The Hungry Gamers

As we move into 2024, we figure that now is the perfect time to look back and reflect upon on the past 12 months with the ATEBIT Nation. The 2023 BITTIES are ATEBIT’s official awards and are entirely determined by our fantastic community. Categories in the BITTIES are as follows: TV Show of the Year presented by Benny and Brendan Movie of the Year presented by Buddy Watson Anime of the Year presen...

With 2023 coming to a close we figure it's time to talk about the things we loved most from the last 12 months, and to make this episode ONE MILLION times better, Miss Ally Heart returns to the studio to provide the optimum amount of sass while also helping to keep Brendan in line. Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to follow The Gamers on Twitter: Brendan ATEBIT Follow us on the s...

2023 has been a tough year for the gaming and pop culture industries and man oh man do we have some grievances to air out! Listen on as Brendan , Buddy , Jono , Matt and the ATEBIT Nation all come together like a bunch of new age Power Rangers to unpack all the wrongs from the last 12 months focusing on such things as: Biggest gaming disappointments? Biggest grievance about the gaming industry? Th...

Take the boys to the Vice City where the grass is legal and the girls are pretty!! GTA VI has been revealed (cheers leakers you dicks) and Brendan and Buddy are here to share their thoughts on the biggest future gaming release in the world. Summary In this episode, Brendan and Buddy discuss their recent experiences with various games and TV shows. They talk about playing Spider-Man 2 and Suicide S...

After narrowly surviving the crowds at Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Brendan and Buddy limp into the Riverside Studio to dive deep on all the chaotic good (and evil) doing the rounds within the video game and pop culture universes. Episode three four three is served hot and fresh, full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free impressions on #ThirstySuitors Recapping the greatness that is #Suzu...

After taking down a host of evil exes, Brendan and Buddy return to the Riverside Studio to collectively gush over goddamn fun Scott Pilgrim Takes Flight is (seriously go watch it on Netflix ASAP). Episode three four two is also crammed full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free impressions on Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix Recapping the 2023 Game Awards nominations The PlayStation P...

Brendan has returned and he’s brought a very special guest along for the ride for the next 4 weeks in Mr. Buddy Watson!! *queue applause and cheers* Listen on as two podcast vets predict The Game Awards nominees and also share their varied levels of hype regarding the live action Legend of Zelda movie in development. Episode three four one is also crammed full of the following tasty slices: Spoile...

Australia’s finest and Brisbane’s up and comer, Jono and Matt return to the Riverside studio for one last time in 2023, diving deep on Remedy’s horror masterpiece, Alan Wake 2. THG340 also sees the pair share their thoughts on AI, the good, the (mostly) bad and everything in between. On top of those two topics you’ll also find a tonne of tasty gaming and pop culture discussion. Let us fill your ea...

The boys are back in town for another thrilling ride through the video game and culture landscapes, webslinging their way through some juicy Spider-Man 2 discussion as well as tackling all the latest news and rumours bouncing around the internet. Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to follow The Gamers on Twitter: Brendan ATEBIT Follow us on the socials: DISCORD | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK...

Brendan might be away but fear not, as Australia’s finest, Jono Pech reunites with Brisbane’s most fashionable to unpack all of the big headlines doing the rounds this week in gaming and culture. Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to follow The Gamers on Twitter: Brendan ATEBIT Follow us on the socials: DISCORD | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER Visit our WEBSITE and official WEBSTORE...

In a week full of departures, Brendan joins Bobby Kotick and and John Riccitiello on the resignation front, recording his last episode of THG (only for about a month or so). Listen on as Brendan openly gushes about just how good the #Cyberpunk2077 #PhantomLiberty DLC is, and along for the ride is the ever fashionable Matt Tilby. Episode three three seven is also chock full of the following tasty s...

We know ya'll have busy and full lives so it makes sense when some of the gaming news slips through the cracks, but don't worry, Jono Pech is back with another episode of #Leftovers, a mini-pod hitting on headlines that are worth your time. Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to follow The Gamers on Twitter: Brendan ATEBIT Follow us on the socials: DISCORD | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWI...

With another PAX Australia now officially in our rear view mirror we thought it would be best to do our annual recap a little differently this year, instead of the usual deep dive on games and product we will instead be taking a look at what goes into making an event like this happen from a host of different perspectives (exhibitor, panel host, media and general public). Shoutout to Matt and Matt...

Email leaks and giant retirements? What a time to be a gamer! Listen on as Brendan is joined by Australia's finest to unpack all the juicy news and rumours surrounding THAT Microsoft leak. Episode three three five is also full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free review of #Eternights Spoiler-free review of #ResidentEvil4 Separate Ways DLC Ongoing impressions of #Starfield after 80+ hours o...

What's this?! A new mini-pod chaired by Australia's finest, Jono Pech , to deliver you all of the news you might have recently missed from around the internet?? You're goddamn right it is... Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to follow The Gamers on Twitter: Brendan ATEBIT Follow us on the socials: DISCORD | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER Visit our WEBSITE and official WEBSTORE Suppo...

With September now in full swing, the month also brings with it a fantastic new guest host. Joining Brendan in the Riverside Studio is none other than Mia , one of the best and brightest Twitch streamers in the land (and just a genuine good person). Episode three three four is also chock full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free impressions on #Starfield Is #Meg2 a good or a bad film? Charl...

In what might be the last time we ever hear Jono Pech on an episode of THG (listen on to hear exactly why), we figure we should go out in style, testing his grey matter in "Who Am I?" as well deep diving on his time with #SeaofStars. Episode three three three is also chock full of the following tasty slices: #BaldursGate3, Brendan's frontrunner for Game of the Year Why you should be watching #Zom1...

For the second last episode of Jono's August residency on THG, he and Brendan share their (spoiler-free thoughts) on the first two episodes of #Ahsoka while also going through the latest and greatest from #Gamescom. Episode three thirty two is also crammed full of the following tasty slices: Brendan has finally dove into #OnePiece, with mixed results Early opinions onthe 2024 indie gem #PepperGrin...

Is that a BFG in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Brendan and Jono return to the ATEBIT studio to unpack the debut release from Summerfall Studios, Stray Gods. EP331 is also chock full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free review of #DraculaVoyageoftheDemeter Why #MyHappyMarriage is well worth your time The #AsusROGAlly is pretty freaking great #TheLastofUs screen adaptation plan...

Well I'll be damned, those pesky Hungry Gamers are back, and with a slightly new look and feel. Brendan decided it wasn't time to retire the microphone, so after much reflecting has returned to the hosting chair. For the remainder of 2023, THG will be doing a "residency" format, where each month will see Brendan joined in the studio for that entire month by a new guest host, and up first is none o...

In what might be our most emotional episode to date, Ally and Brendan return to the Riverside Studio to unpack some very big news - Miss Ally Heart has decided to follow her destiny, and hang up the microphone (hopefully just for a little while). Listen on as they take a trip down memory lane, sharing favourite memories, moments and everything else inbetween. We are all going to miss your weekly d...

What's that?! A PlayStation Showcase?! Listen on as Brendan is joined by Jono to unpack the latest 60 banger that was dropped this week by our friends at Sony. The boys dive deep on all the big news from the showcase, chatting for nearly an hour on the showcase alone! Episode three twenty eight is also full of the following tasty slices: Our spoiler-free review of #LordoftheRingsGollum #OmegaStrik...

Stopping to refuel and repair the Mantis, Jono and Zac from News to Reviews sit down in the Riverside Studio to share their time with Respawn's follow up to their 2019 action RPG hit, #StarWarsJediSurvivor. Listen on as the guys go deeeep on story, gameplay, greatest moments, characters and more. The episode is spoiler-free for the first 38 minutes but after that NOTHING is off limits regarding th...

With zero chance of going in sixty seconds, Ally and Brendan instead decide to jump into the Riverside Studio to talk about how the living legend known as Nicolas Cage is making his way to #DeadByDaylight. Episode three twenty seven is chock full of the following slices: Spoiler-free impressions on #CoffeeTalk Episode 2 #Sony announces a PlayStation showcase for this coming week More accessibility...

After copious hours were spent perfecting the ultrahand grab, Ally and Brendan return to the Riverside.fm Studio to discuss the near unanimous praise that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is currently receiving. Episode three twenty six is also chock full of the following tasty slices: New TV series, #Silo being well worth your time Peacemaker and Homelander coming to #MortalKombat1 Creative mode now a...