The HGO Podcast

This week, Ethan and Hunter discuss the recent Xbox Dev Direct and also run you through some impressions for games we missed in 2024. Let's talk about a ton of awesome games! Please note that a review copy for Mika was provided by the publisher. We don't take sponsors but we did play the game for free so keep that in mind! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @...

This week with the Switch 2 finally revealed, Ethan and Hunter are taking a look at the state of gaming in 2025. Let's discuss everything happening with Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation in 2025. Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Switch 2 Reactions/ PRedictin...

This week, we're diving into the iconic era of the PlayStation 3, celebrating the 18 best games that defined the generation. From groundbreaking graphics and immersive gameplay to unforgettable stories, let's talk about some of the most memorable PS3 games of all time. Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and me...

This week, its the return of our annual fantasy draft as we discuss and predict the best games to release in 2025! Let's talk about all of the amazing releases to look forward to in the next twelve months! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - 2024 Fantasy Dra...

This week, we’re celebrating with our Game of the Year 2024 special! Let's take a deep dive into the most outstanding titles of the year, as we look over the best, worst and weirdest categories we could come up with! Timestamps below! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intr...

This week, we dive into the world of video game character design and explore some of the most iconic, memorable, and visually stunning characters in gaming history! From bold, unforgettable heroes to complex and unique villains, we break down what makes these designs stand out and how they’ve impacted the gaming world. Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotG...

This week, the boys discuss The Game Awards 2024. From award winners to the reveals and everything in between, let's go over every winner and announcement at the game awards 2024. Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - General Impressions 00:18:00 - Award React...

This week, we've got a bunch of reviews and first impressions! Ethan's been playing the new indie hit Antonblast, Hunter's started Metaphor Re:Fantazio, and Ethan finally gives his early thoughts on the PS5 Pro. Kyle's here too! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:0...

This week, the boys predict every winner and game reveal for The Game Awards 2024. Will we hit the mark? Let's find out! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:00 - Best Game Direction 00:18:00 - Best Narrative 00:25:00 - Best Art Direction 00:30:00 - Best Score and...

The Nintendo Switch will never die! This week we discus what is hopefully the final year of Nintendo Switch. Let's go through all scenarios, predict when Switch 2 drops, and discuss the remaining games the Switch has to offer! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:...

This week, Kyle is giving his impressions on the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Jack's back to discuss returning to Pokemon GO, and Hunter is nearly done with Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:00 - Dragon Quest 3 First Impressions 00:31...

This week, the boys work together to come up with a definitive list of every game nominee for The Game Awards 2024. What could possibly go wrong?! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:00 - Best Game Direction 00:19:00 - Best Narrative 00:23:00 - Best Art Direction...

On today's almost 3 hour episode, we give you our Life is Strange Double Exposure Spoilercast. Join us as we talk everything Life is Strange, from characters, story and an in depth look at the twists and turns this game takes. Spoilers ahead! Timestamps per chapter are below! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions...

This week, we talk first impressions of some of the latest releases! Let's talk our first impressions for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Black Ops 6 and the full release of Life is Strange Double Exposure. Timestamps below! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - Dr...

This week, we ask one extremely complicated question: Which of these classic gaming icons could survive four classic horror horror games? From Crash Bandicoot to Kiryu Kazama, Raccoon City to Silent Hill, let's see who could survive the horrors lurking in the dark! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messag...

This week, Ethan gives his spoiler-free review of the first two episodes of Life is Strange Double Exposure! Hunter also gives his thoughts on Super Mario Party Jamboree Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - Life is Strange Double Exposure is Incredible 01:00:...

This week, we talk first impressions of some of the latest releases! Let's talk our first impressions for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 Remake and Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO! Timestamps below! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Metaphor: ReFantazio is...

This week, Ethan gives his full thoughts on the dissappointment that is Starfield: Shattered Space. We also dive into our spoiler-filled thoughts on Astro Bot! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:00 - Starfield: Shattered Space “Review” 00:38:00 - Astro Bot Spoil...

This week, we discuss Hunter's first impressions with The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom! We also dive into our thoughts on last week's State of Play! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - The Lelda of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom First Impressions 00:35:00 - Pla...

This week, we talk all about The Plucky Squire, Hollowbody and the PlayStation 30th Anniversary consoles that have turned the internet crazy... Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - The Plucky Squire First Impressions 00:31:00 - Hollowbody First Impressions 00...

This week, Kyle and Ethan give their initial thoughts on Episode Aegis, The Asnwer Remake for Persona 3 Reload. We also talk about the mixed reaction to the PS5 Pro reveal! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis First Impressions...

This week, we talk all things Astro with our initial impressions to Astro Bot on PS5! Does this game deserve all the praise its received this week? Let's discuss! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:00 - Astro Bot First Impressions 00:39:00 - Slight Spoilers...

This week, we sit down and discuss Kyle's first 9 hours with Visions of Mana. We also discuss the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 open beta, and Hunter's time with Pizza Tower now that its out on Switch! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:00 - Visions of Mana F...

This week, we take a look at 16 games that exceeded our expectations! Let's talk about a bunch of games we feel are still underrated despite all their hype! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 00:12:00 - Stranger of Paradise: Fin...

This week, we sit down and discuss the best worlds and settings for games. What's the secret to the best kind of video game setting? Let's discuss! Want to contact the show? Send us a message at hotgamersonly@gmail.com or @HotGamersOnly on Twitter with all your questions and messages! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:00 - Modern Worlds 00:23:00 - Sci-Fi 00:31:00 - Gothic/Victorian 00:40:...