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Join us this week, where we tackle the PlayStation indie classic - Journey. What is the legacy of this indie game & do others need to pay homage to what Journey created?

Happy New Year! As we enter 2025, we have a new format, new list & a new outlook! Join us for the first game in the OpenCritic top 100, where we tackle the fourth game in The Uncharted series. We hope you enjoy this fresh start, as we take on this new list! See you soon!

Here we are then, the final episode of this chapter of the podcast. Join us as we rank each of the 15 games we have brought to the table, as well as give an update on the state of the podcast and the plans for it going into 2025. Thanks so much for listening to us over the last 4.5 years, here's to the next 4.5! Cheers!

Here we are! The final game of our personal 15 each - with Dan's choice of Yakuza 0. This very unique Japanese game is a standout amongst the games we have played over the last 4 years. Does it stand out on it's own though, or is it too much like Grand Theft Auto? Join us to find out - as well as a little channel update at the end of the episode!

Welcome survivors, join us this week to talk about the zombie survival game - DayZ. Originally a mod, which has become it's own thing entirely, we question whether or not the critics got it wrong here & if this actually is a fun experience...

Welcome back, where this week we look at Shadow Man Remastered. Originally released in 1999, does this eerie metroidvania hold up to scrutiny, or is it better left in Dead Side? Join us to find out!

War, war never changes... Welcome back, where this week we delve into the Fallout universe and discuss the 2010 Obsidian game, Fallout New Vegas. Is this one of the better entries into the franchise, or not quite as good as it's predecessor, Fallout 3... Join us to find out!

Back with another sequel! This week looking at Gears of War 2 & asking the question of it is improves on it's predecessor and why Dan would choose this game for his list..

Time for a niche title! This week we discuss the 1998 PS1 game, Tomba (or Tombi if you're from the PAL regions). Is this game a classic of the PS1 & does it deserve it's upcoming remaster? Join us to find out!

Back, with a cult classic. Today we go back to 2004 with this Vampire based game. Does this stand out as a superb vampire RPG, or is it maybe overly praised for what it is?

Time for a unique game, with this weeks entry - 'Cuphead'. This 2017 can be maddeningly difficult, but also very satisfying, so where does it stand between the two of us?

Time to split! Welcome back, where this week we are travelling across time with TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. This noughties classic still has it's fans, but does it stand out amongst it's 2 prequels?

Well, not long after our episode on Final Fantasy 7, we follow up with Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Released in 2020 to much anticipation, does it live up to the standards set by its originator, or does it fall short?

Good Afternoon 47. This week we go back to explore Hitman Blood Money from 2006. Is this the highlight of the series, or just another in the series. Join us and see where it lands.

Finally, we are talking about Lara. Join us this week for a discussion on one of the faces of gaming in the 1990's, with Tomb Raider 2. Is this really a game series that should be held in high regard?

Welcome back, where this week we discuss 'Jade Empire', a BioWare game from 2005. Does this game belong up there with the BioWare royalty, or best left in the past?

Back, with a blast from the past! This week we tackle some Crash Bandicoot, with the N.Sane Trilogy. Does this trilogy still stand up as a classic platformer, or should it have been left in the 90's?

Back again, covering potentially the most controversial game that has appeared so far. This week, we look over Manhunt. Was it as extreme as people made out at the time, or was it all blown out of proportion?

A bit of a different one this week. Join us for 'Scott Pilgrim vs The World'. Is this a game that's inextricably linked with the film, to does it stand up on it's own?

Hello 2024! We open the year with 'Mass Effect 3' Does it stand up against number 2 and the famous final mission, or does it miss the mark?

A slower vibe this week, with a trip to the country for Stardew Valley. Labelled as a cosy kind of game, why does this genre not show up more in the top 100?

Time for an interesting game from 2001. Today we discuss 'Ico', a game that has garnered a real cult popularity and is highly regarded in 2023, but why isn't it in the Top 100?

After 3.5 years of Laurence making references and comments about it, we are finally talking about Final Fantasy 7. With it being one of the biggest JRPG's ever released and a real game changer for the industry, as well as the genre as a whole - we discuss why this game is heralded so much by critics, what makes it so special & why is resonates so much with those who grew up with it.

Halloween is almost upon us once again, so it is time for our 2023 Halloween special - this year focussing on 'The Mortuary Assistant'. Some dub this as the scariest game they've ever played, others judge it as a load of rubbish, what do you think about it?

Here we are, to fill your ears of aural velvety tones of discussion on a PlayStation classic. This week we return to The Uncharted series with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Whist it didn't make it into the top 100, it's older brother did. So what does Uncharted 2 have that 3 is missing...?