The Forecast

On today’s episode #175, the best movie of the summer so far features a callback to multiple video games in the franchise and the FTC is pushing back against the Microsoft / Activision merger/acquisition. Plus, CDPR has opinions on your opinions of Cyberpunk 2077, BlizzCon announces that it will be streamed free this year, Tim is getting ads to go to work in American Truck Simulator, and of course...

On today’s episode #174, all of the major summer games showcases happened and we’re going to spend the entire podcast talking through the good news, and the bad. Plus, Sports Illustrated’s video games section notes that ‘Starfield being 30fps on Xbox is a complete non-issue’, it’s been four years since MP4 was announced, October officially has too many games released, and of course, we’ve been pla...

On today’s episode #173, the Summer Games festival is right around the corner with everyone anticipating more delays on top of those that have already been announced. Plus, Diablo IV reviews are in with the game looking spicy and of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #172, Tears of the Kingdom lets fans get lost in an incredible world, while the source code for Overwatch 2 PVE is lost. Plus, Gloomhaven moves down the list again and of course - we’ve been playing games.

The Last of Us and Wii Sports make the hall of fame class of 2023, while Respawn and Arkane both launch titles that struggle to even land on their feet. Plus, the writer’s strike means we had to personally write our script for this week and of course, we’ve been playing games.

On this 4/20 episode we talk about video games to play while high, review the film Suzume, and discuss the latest in card theft. We also share our impressions on the upcoming Zelda 2 and, as always, talk about what we've been playing lately.

Tommy Wiseau drops an award-winning film, while John Wick 4 maintains the Keanaissance and Dungeons and Dragons Honor among thieves lands as true neutral in the box office. Plus, PAX East 2023 happened in Boston with limited booths and of course, we’ve been playing games.

Join us for a special podcast with Buddy & Mango of Some Derps Talk About Games where we tackle everything Blizzcon, review the best walking simulator of 2019, tune in with the Jack Ryan Watchers, and talk about our new favorite game, The Outer Worlds (Wilds?). Check out Some Derps Talk About Games here: https://soundcloud.com/somederpstalkaboutgames

NFT games are - and I know we’re all sad about this - on the chopping block, Bob Odenkirk stars in the remake of a cult classic while a real journalist learns and shares the history of civilization, and Blizzard considers adding a Sigma Purri Purri Prisoner skin. Plus, Destiny 2 raid day is tomorrow, PAX East is in two weeks and of course, we’ve been playing games.

Aaron's computer breaks. Caleb finds Binding of Isaac again. Alex gets excited about GoW. Owen talks PoGo. Chad discusses the Fortnite reveal. Jake has jokes.

Artificial Intelligence becomes an entrepreneur, a doctor, and an actor of all languages, Avatar and The Last of Us post record numbers while Rick and Morty distances itself from Co-Creator Justin Roiland, and live service games are on the chopping block. Plus, Nintendo Direct had some big announcements and of course, we’ve been playing games.

A special podcast dedicated to our favorite games of 2022.

Aaron and Chad talk God of War. Caleb was not a teenage exocolonist. Jake tries to explain a strange game. Alex is distracted. Cancellations, Delays, and Idiocy.

Everyone argues about the worst comic book film. Chad gets lost on a hike. Aaron and Caleb suffer from BSOD issues. Alex gets excited about Gravity Falls. Jake has to say "Humble Monthly Bundle Rumble". #enthralling

Alex and Aaron get excited about ChatGPT. Chad talks MWII raids. Owen plays the masterpiece that is Solasta. Jake goes for another loop. Caleb talks about fusion 'Ignition'.

Aaron confirms the best Star Wars show. Caleb plays games before GOTY. Jake is interested in the SpikeTV game awards. Owen plays the new Pokemon. Alex gets excited about an old Epic store game.

Aaron finds the best Star Wars show. Chad discusses Warzone differences. Caleb plays a unique visual novel. Jake actually plays Give Me God of War. Owen dislikes the new Marvel movie. Alex gets excited about 41+ hours of gameplay.

Owen takes a trip. Jake discovers racing games. Caleb - weirdly enough - plays souls likes. Alex is excited about Bayonetta.

Owen has a spreadsheet. Jake tries a beta. Aaron talks 24-hr stream. Caleb - weirdly enough - plays roguelikes. Alex is excited about voice acting.

Flashback Ep. 133: Jake goes on a rant about Skyward Sword. Aaron brings up a sensitive topic. Caleb talks about an interesting Superhot VR update. Owen hates on some demos. Chad attempts to play a game, again. Alex gets excited about hardware research.

Aaron has a fun list. Alex gets excited about Star Citizen. Jake recaps game announcements for the group. Caleb plays Half-Life again. Chad talks new Call of Duty. Owen hates on D&D.

Flashback EP 97: A special podcast dedicated to our favorite games of the past decade.

Alex gets excited about DragonBALL. Owen has a game that is FINE. Chad experiences what everyone else does playing BRs. Jake starts a cult. Caleb finds a new type of game to play. Aaron is angry with Abe. Shoutouts!

Owen does some piracy. Jake and Chad play really old games. Aaron gets Hard in the West. Alex watched so much Star Wars. Caleb forms a Cult, and Frank loses it over Marvel.

Aaron is back and has a fake game. Owen and Caleb play 'fine' games. Jake finally finishes God of 4. Alex researches everything. Chad grinds a dungeon. Frank stops by.