The HGO Podcast

Is Chrono Cross The Radical Dreamers worth it? No, it's really really bad! Kyle gives us his impressions of this terrible port of the classic JRPG Chrono Cross. We also review the new DNF Duel Beta, discuss Coffee Talk and The Medium, and give our opinions on the new Playstation Plus tiers. Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all...

Welcome to our Horizon Forbidden West Spoilercast! Join Hunter and Ethan as they do a two hour deep dive into the latest entry in one of sony's greatest franchises. Spoilers ahead! What are your thoughts on the game? Let us know at hotgamersonly@gmail.com! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Horizon Forbidden West Spoilercast 02:00:00 - Outro Remember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly....

Is Ghostwire Tokyo Worth It? Hunter gives his Early Impressions/Review of the new action horror game from Tango Gameworks. We also review the new Returnal Ascension update and discuss the popularity of Kirby as a franchise. Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and feedback! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:...

The Best, Worst and Weirdest Final Bosses in Gaming History? The boys discuss their picks for their favorite, least favorite and forgettable bosses in gaming history! Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:38 - Greatest, Worst and Weirdest Final Bosses  00:07:41 - Kyle's Picks 00:51:50 - Et...

On this week's episode we give you 10 AWESOME Games with Awful Graphics! From Infamous to Pokemon, come see our picks for games we love that are visually disappointing. We also discuss the 2 year anniversary of the podcast, and some of our favorite moments! Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - 10 AWE...

Is Triangle Strategy Worth it? Kyle gives us his first impressions from his first few hours of the game. We also discuss the new Kirby Forgotten Lands demo, the Ghostwire Tokyo visual novel, and our continued impressions on Horizon Forbidden West and Resident Evil 2. Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Triangle St...

Is Elden Ring overrated? Sam joins us to discuss the new FromSoftware game and all the highs and lows the new installment has to offer. We also discuss the Recent Reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and question whether it is too early for Generation 9. Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - Elden Ri...

Is Horizon Forbidden West Overrated?! We give you our first impressions and review of Aloy's latest adventure and how it holds up on the PS5. We also discuss the impending 3DS and Wii U eshop closure, and the mark it's making in the fight for game preservation. Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:20 - Ho...

Was the latest Nintendo Direct the best one yet? The Boys discuss the February 2022 Nintendo Direct and all it's highs and lows. From Xenoblade 3 to Splatoon 3, Kirby to Mario Kart DLC, we discuss everything we loved from the latest Nintendo Direct! Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - Nintendo Direc...

On this week's episode, we discuss Sony acquiring Bungie, the problems with consolidation and console fanboys, Ghostwire Tokyo impressions and our final Impressions of Pokemon Legends Arceus and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:00 - Sony's acquisition of Bungie and h...

In this week's episode, Jacob (CasualNoise) joins us once again as we give you our full review of Pokemon Legends Arceus. Is it as great as people are making it out to be, or is it a tad overrated? We discuss it all!  Find Jacob on Twitch at /casualnoise or on twitter @CasualNoiseTTV Contact the show at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00...

Is the Xbox Activision Blizzard Acquisition Bad for the Games Industry? The boys discuss the massive news, the awful Kingdom Hearts releases on Switch, Persona 4 on stream deck and the joys of Mass Effect and Windjammers 2. Contact us at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:11 - Is the Xbox Activision Blizzard Acquisition Ba...

In this week's episode, the boys bring you are predictions for the best games of 2023 and continue our fantasy game draft for another year! Join us as we give you the results from last year, make our first draft picks of the new year and begin the second season of our epic game tournament arc! Contact us at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:...

The boys talk the death of E3, their wish for a swift end to the NFT fad, the Ghost of Tsushima VS. Days Gone drama and justifying buying swords and watching anime to your parents. You know, the usual stuff. Contact us at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly for all your messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:25 - 2022 and the return to work 00:06:45 - We hate NFTs in gaming (and just i...

What are the 21 Hottest Games of 2021? We hold the first annual Hot Game Awards to discuss our game of the year, favorite games and the 21 best games of 2021! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:23 - This Came Out This Year?  00:08:49 - Most Slept on Game of 2021  00:13:10 - Hottest RPG  00:16:27 - Hottest Action/Adventure  00:20:10 - Hottest Platformer  00:23:5...

On this week's episode, we're joined by friend of the show Jacob (CasualNoise) to discuss our 20 favorite snow "levels" in gaming history. From Uncharted to God of War to Pokemon, join us as we discuss all our favorite icy levels and areas in games! Check out Jacob on twitch at: twitch.tv/casualnoise or follow him on Twitter or Instagram @CasualNoiseTTV! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - Unc...

Join us as we give you our 2021 Gaming Retrospective and Review! Join us as we go through every month of 2021, discussing the highs and lows of what truly was a special year for gaming! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - January - March 00:24:50 - April - June 00:51:20 - July - September 01:11:21 - October - December 01:21:00 - Outro Remember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly. Subscri...

On this week's episode, we review the Game Awards 2021. We go through each of the winning categories, talk about all of the reviews, and give our overall impressions on this years Game Awards! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Game Awards 2021 Winners Review 00:40:00 - Game Awards 2021 Reveals Review 01:11:00 - Matrix Tech Demo Impressions 01:14:00 - Game Awards Final Thoughts 01:22:40 - Out...

Join us as we give our Winners and Reveal Predictions for The Game Awards 2021! Who will win? What games will be revealed? We predict it all so you don't even have to watch the show itself! Let's dive in! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:30 - Game Awards 2021 Winner Predictions  00:57:00 - Game Awards 2021 Reveal Predictions  01:14:00 - PS Plus Expansion News  01:24:30...

On this week's episode, we discuss the re-emergence of Riot's fighting game Project L. We also discuss Death's Door, Final Fantasy 6 Romhacks, and Ethan's terrible time with Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory and Call of Duty Vanguard. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Death's Door Review 00:15:00 - Project L Thought and Feelings 00:33:00 - Final Fantasy 6 Romhacks are WILD 00:39:00 - Kingdom H...

Are the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Worth It? Ethan Discusses his first impressions of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and the boys discuss the nominations for the 2021 Game Awards. Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:00 - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review So Far  00:24:00 - Game Awards 2021 Nominations Reactions  01:18:30 - Outro Remember t...

On this week's episode, Ethan gives his first Impressions of SMT 5. We also review the first year of the PlayStation 5, from it's exclusive games to how the console is holding up one year in. Hunter also updates us on his playthrough of Tales of Arise. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - Shin Megami Tensei 5 First Impressions 00:25:45 - PlayStation 5 Year 1 Review 01:04:30 - Tales of Arise Upd...

In this week's episode, the boy's review give their early review of Mario Party Superstars and Call of Duty Vanguard. We also discuss the Shin Megami Tensei 5 controversy and Hunter's initial impressions of Tales of Arise. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - Mario Party Superstars First Impressions 00:27:00 - Call of Duty Vanguard First Impressions 00:40:20 - Shin Megami Tensei 5 Fan Controver...

In this episode, we discuss The Scariest Moments in Non-Horror Games! From Batman Arkham to Majora's Mask, come see our picks for the creepiest moments in non-horror games! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Costume Talk 00:06:00 - Scariest Moments in Non-Horror Games 01:18:00 - Outro Remember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly. Subscribe to our youtube channel for the video version: b...

On this week's episode, we talk Sora in Smash Bros, Hunter talks Deltarune and we discuss the new Animal Crossing DLC and the current discussion around silent protagonists in gaming. Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:04:00 - Smash Bros Ultimate Sora First Impressions  00:29:00 - Deltarune Chapter 2 Impressions  00:41:00 - Concerned Ape's Haunted Chocolatier Reactions  00:4...