The HGO Podcast

On this week's episode, the boys talk about their favorite RPG's of all time! Come join us as we discuss all of our favorite games from the role playing game genre! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:00 - Ethan's 3x3 01:05:00 - Kyle's 3x3 01:53:00 - Hunter's 3x3 02:33:30 - Outro Remember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly. Subscribe to our youtube channel for the video version: bit.ly/hgoyt...

Is Metroid Dread Overrated?! The boys discuss the long awaited new release in the franchise! Gary also joins us to talk Monkey Ball Banana Mania, and we predict Bluepoint's next game after the recent acquisition. Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:20 - Metroid Dread First Impressions  00:40:00 - Monkey Ball Banana Mania Review  01:05:23 - Bluepoint Games Acquisition Reaction...

On this week's episode, the boys discuss their favorite PS2 games of all time. Join us as we give the 27 BEST PS2 Games that Defined the Generation. See our 3x3 images here: https://imgur.com/a/DPFdI2C Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - Kyle's Picks 00:49:00 - Hunter's Picks 01:19:00 - Ethan's Picks 2:09:00 - Outro Remember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly. Subscribe to our youtube c...

On this week's episode, Hunter gives his initial Kena Bridge of Spirits impressions and we give our thoughts and opinions on all the games and announcements in our september Nintendo Direct 2021 review! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:04:50  Kena Bridge of Spirits First Impressions/Early Review  00:17:00 - Deathloop Impressions Update  00:24:00 - Nintendo Direct Review&n...

Welcome to our Life is Strange True Colors Spoilercast! Join Hunter and Ethan as they do a deep two and a half hour dive into the latest entry in the Life is Strange franchise. Spoilers ahead! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:20 - Overall thoughts (no spoilers) 00:08:00 - Spoilercast Part 1 (Episodes 1, 2 and 3) 01:27:50 - Ryan and Steph romance review - Ethan's Shipping Service 01:35:50 - Spoil...

In this week's episode, Ethan and Hunter give their initial impressions of deathloop, and discuss whether the game has been overhyped by its recent critical acclaim. We also talk about the recent Nvidia leak, question its legitimacy, and give our reactions to the games that have been leaked so far. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:50 - Deathloop First Impressions 00:35:00 - Nvidea G-Force Now le...

On this week's episode, Ethan and Hunter give their early review of Life is Strange True Colors! We also look over and discuss the latest reveals at the PlayStation showcase, and discuss our overall thoughts on the recent showings from both third party publishers and PlayStation Studios. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:00 - Life is Strange True Colors Review So Far 00:34:00 - PlayStation showca...

On this week's episode, Cane joins us to discuss and review the new Genshin Impact 2.1 Update. From Story to new characters, come see our thoughts on the conclusion to inazuma. Later, we give our predictions for the upcoming PlayStation showcase and what you can expect from the show. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:20 - Genshin Impact 2.1 Update Review 00:36:00 - PlayStation Showcase 2021 Predi...

On this episode, Kyle and Hunter discuss the new entry in the No More Heroes franchise: No More Heroes 3. We also talk Ghostrunner, 12 minutes and all the announcements and events that happened at Gamescom 2021. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:00 - No More Heroes 3 First Impressions 00:26:10 - 12 Minutes Final Impressions 00:33:20 - Ghostrunner Review 00:42:20 - Gamescom 2021 Highlights/Impress...

In this episode, we give you our 12 Minutes and pokemon presents reaction. We also give our first impressions on the new WarioWare and Tales of Arise demos! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:04:00 - 12 Minutes First Impressions  00:16:00 - Tales of Arise Demo Impressions  00:27:50 - WarioWare Get it Together First Impressions  00:37:00 - Pokemon Presents Discussion/Reactio...

Is Hades worth it? We discuss everything in our new Hades Updated Review! Thanks to Private Division and Supergiant Games for the review copy! Check out our original scripted review here: https://youtu.be/wpvDLFFO03w Remember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly. Subscribe to our youtube channel for the video version: bit.ly/hgoyt, or check out our highlights channel: bit.ly/hgoclips. You can...

On this week's episode, we discuss the recent leak of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and give you our thoughts, predictions and hopes for the new title. We also discuss Hades releasing on PlayStation and Xbox, Ethan's Ring Fit Adventure Journey and the continued updates on Persona 3. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Leak and Predictions 00:43:10 - Hades Next Gen First Impres...

On this week's episode, Kyle gives his first impressions on Persona 3 FES, Ethan gives his review for Yakuza 0, Hunter talks about the new Mario Golf update, and we give you some of our most hated game characters of all time. Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:06:30 - Persona 3 First Impressions  00:26:30 - Yakuza 0 Review & Impressions  00:51:00 - Mario Golf Super Rush 2.0...

On this episode we discuss the best games that have released in 2021 so far! From Ratchet and Clank to Returnal to Persona 5 Strikers. Come see our picks for the best games that have released so far this year! We also discuss our fantasy draft league, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/hgoleague. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 Best Games of 2020/Fantasy Draft Update: 4:00 Outro: 1:43:00 Remember to...

In this week's episode, Kyle gives his Genshin Impact 2.0 review so far, Hunter gives his first impressions of Cris Tales and Ethan talks Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intermission! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:04:55 - Genshin Impact 2.0 Review So Far  00:30:10 - Cris Tales First Impressions  00:47:00 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intermission Spoiler Discussion  01:16:30 - Outro...

Is Skyward Sword HD worth it? Hunter gives his first impressions on the new remaster of the controversial title. We also give our predictions for the newly announced Persona 25th Anniversary, and discuss the inside joke of the 1545 marathon. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - 1545 Event 06:20 - Skyward Sword First Impressions 28:00 - Persona 25th Anniversary Reveal Predictions 01:04:30 - Kyle and H...

What are the best games still to come in 2021? Join us as we discuss the games we are excited to play in the second half of 2021! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:07:10 - July 2021  00:27:14 - August 2021  00:43:10 - September 2021  01:05:00 - October 2021  01:15:20 - November 2021  01:22:40 - December 2021  01:24:00 - Games that do not have a release date...

On this week's episode, the boys give their initial thoughts/review of Scarlet Nexus, Hunter gives his first impressions on Mario Golf Super Rush, and Ethan once again attempts to clear more games in his backlog. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:20 - Scarlet Nexus First Impressions/Review So Far 00:31:40 - Mario Golf Super Rush First Impressions 00:59:00 - Xenoblade 2, Jedi Fallen Order PS5 and...

Did E3 2021 Suck?! Let's discuss all of the announcements and conferences that happened in the past week in our E3 2021 reaction and review! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:02:18 - E3 2021 Review - Did it suck?  00:29:00 - Nintendo Direct E3 2021 Review  01:01:00 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Review  01:04:00 - Guilty Gear Strive Continued Impressions  01:08:0...

Ethan and Hunter give their first impressions of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Kyle talks Guilty Gear: Strive, and we also take a brief look at Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Guilty Gear Strive First Impressions 21:00 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart First Impressions 44:00 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade First Impressions 56:30 - Outro Remember to follo...

E3 2021 predictions are here! Join us as we predict everything we think will show up during the Summer Game Fest, Xbox, Bethesda, Square Enix and Nintendo conferences! Timestamps:  0:00 - Intro  3:00 - Summer Game Fest Predictions  16:30 - Xbox Predictions  31:40 - Bethesda Predictions  46:40 - Square Enix Predictions  1:06:45 - Nintendo Direct Predictions  2:01:...

Welcome to our Persona 5 Strikers Spoilercast! Join us as we talk everything P5S, from the gameplay to the new characters, Prison keeps to the twists and turns of the story. Join us on this wild ride of a spoiler discussion! Spoilers ahead! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro  03:00 - Overall Impressions  12:40 - Story Spoiler Talk  50:00 - Ethan's Shipping Service  56:50 - Story Spoiler...

Will Horizon Forbidden West be Game of the Year?  We discuss the latest gameplay demo, as well as the latest Dragon Quest, Sonic and Pokemon news that's happened this week. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:09:10 - Sonic Central  00:15:00 - Pokemon release dates, Zelda and Splatoon  00:26:00 - Horizon Forbidden West gameplay impressions  00:45:00 - Dying Light 2 Impressions...

What are our favorite first person shooters of all time? find out that and more in the most unorganized episode of HGO we have ever made. Timestamps below! Timestamps:  0:00:00 - Intro 0:07:30 - Favorite first person shooters of all time  0:35:50 - Jack tries to talk about RTS Games  0:42:45 - Why do people like open world games?  0:57:45 - Legend of Dragoon Impressions and Bla...

In this week's episode, Hunter and Kyle discuss the best and worst villains in gaming history. Join us as we talk about our favorite bad guys, our weakest foes and everyone in between! Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:18 - What We've Been Playing 0:10:30 - Portal 1/2 0:16:00 - Xenosaga 1/2 0:21:35 - Batman: Arkham Knight 0:23:00 - Final Fantasy 5 0:26:41 - Final Fantasy 9 0:29:42 - Metal Gear Soli...