The Spoiler Cast

The Spoiler Cast carries last year's tradition of covering the big games and announcements of E3 2014. The Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony Press Conference are all detailed and more.. Games Discussed: Halo: Master Chief Collection Inside (from the makers of Limbo) Zelda Wii U Sunset Overdrive Super Smash Bros. Wii U LittleBigPlanet 3 Music: Tigers Jaw - Nervous Kids

On the 23rd episode of the Spoiler Cast, the conversation gets "electric" (get it???) as the guys discuss the hot new game, Transistor, from Supergiant games (creators of Bastion). But the fun doesn't end there. Tristan has acquired a Playstation 4 and wants to talk all about his experience, including discussions on Return to Wolfenstein: New Order, Resogun, and Child of Light. While Tristan has b...

Dan, Tristan, and Patrick discuss the Halo series on this episode of the Spoiler Cast, after talking about what they have been playing for the past couple of months. Patrick has picked up an Xbox One, and he is ready to talk about the killer app. Titanfall is upon us. Find out what Patrick thinks about the newest shooter from the team that once brought you Call of Duty and then split apart to form...

In this episode of the Spoiler Cast, the guys take a look at quirky indie title "The Stanley Parable". What did the guys think about the endings and which were their favorites? Also, Tristan has Rocksmith 2014 and wants to talk about it. Dan wants to talk about changing guitar strings. Patrick wants us to stop talking about Rocksmith 2014. Music, in order of appearance: Pet Shop Boys - West End Gi...

GTA V spoilercast starts at 30:00. In this spoilercast of GTA 5, Patrick and Dan reminisce on sunny days in Los Santos and Blaine County and talk about GTA 5 single-player, multiplayer, and Strangers and Freaks missions. Tristan stares at us with wide eyes. But Tristan also wants to talk about his experiences with Paper Mario: Sticker Star and Mario and Luigi: Dream Team on the 3DS.  He also defen...

It is a special episode of your favorite audio podcast, the Spoiler Cast, as we take a look at the best games of the generation. The Playstation 3 classics take on the Xbox 360 gems. The Wii is shown some love and even the best indie games of the generation like Super Meat Boy and Braid get their due. Listen in to hear the guys talk about their favorite games of the generation here: Music, in orde...

The first recorded episode in a while sees the guys reminiscing on Spoiler Casts past as well as looking forward. First stop is Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (which we also reviewed!). What did we think about the end of the game? Is it a worthy successor to Link to the Past? Can any game be worthy? Playstation 4 versus Xbox One In our new segment "Hype and Gripe", Tristan must play angel to the fac...

It has been weeks --wait-- MONTHS since a new episode of the Spoiler Cast has aired. This is an older episode that is just being released where we talk about the fun that is Zelda: Wind Waker HD for the WiiU. Has Nintendo captured the magic again? The guys also discuss the news of the Steam OS and the Steam Box as well as the new update to Terraria. Music, in order of appearance: The Doors - Rider...

You may have missed it, but yet another Splinter Cell game was released to the world. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is out now, and Ryan is going to tell you all about it. Also, Gamescom happened. Some Xbox One news was released. Nintendo revealed the new 2DS and updated some information for Pokemon X & Y. Find out what the guys think about all of that nonsense. Music, in order of appearance: Cake - Sh...

Boobs. Are they too big in the latest Vanillaware title, Dragon's Crown? Find out as the guys discuss the over-sexualization of female characters in high fantasy and Japanese culture. Also, find out if the game is any good. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team, the latest Mario RPG from Nintendo is out, and Dan will try to talk about it. Also, a really terrible game by the name of Ride to Hell: Retribution...

Pikmin 3 spoilercast starts at 1:07:12. In this episode of The Spoiler Cast, Dan, Tristan, and Patrick discuss the greater mysteries of high-octane gardening with Pikmin 3. Dan talks about Candy Crush Saga and the not-so-sweet future of free-to-play. Have the days of paid games all but disappeared? Patrick delivers an onslaught of indie titles, with appearances by "Papers, Please", "I Get this Cal...

Half-Life 2 spoilercast starts at 18:05. With a rather slow week in games (it is the summer after all), the guys look at an oldie-but-goodie, Half-Life 2. While Dan has a decade of playing experience, it is the first time at the rodeo for Patrick and Ryan. So what do they think about the "classic"? Vivendi is no longer owner of Activision-Blizzard, as the dynamic duo has gone independent. Find out...

Remember Me spoilercast starts at 42:20. Capcom is all over the Spoiler Cast this week as the guys talk about all kinds of Capcom-sized stuff. The game of the week is Remember Me and the event that all the gamers are talking about is EVO 2013. Justin Wong loses again, and Patrick loses his shit over the most recent "upgrade" to the Halo universe. Thanks 343 Studios. Tristan is all about Kerbal Spa...

Animal Crossing spoilercast starts at 49:20. It is a short and broiling week for Dan, Patrick, and Ryan as they discuss the newest iteration in the Animal Crossing series, Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the 3DS. On that summer note, it is high time that the guys talked about all of the great sales available, from the always tasty Steam Summer Sale, to the Summer of Indie on Xbox and the Xbox downlo...

Thomas was Alone spoilercast starts at 47:00. Slenderman joins the fun as Dan, Tristan, and Patrick discuss indie platformer Thomas Was Alone (Discussion begins @00:47:00), by Mike Bithell. Tristan channels his inner DM as he discusses his time with Borderlands 2's newest expansion, Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep. Patrick is once more addicted to World of Tanks, even after the artillery update...

The Last of Us spoilercast starts at 47:00. In Episode 9 of The Spoiler Cast, Dan, Tristan, Patrick, and Ryan talk about the much anticipated, story-driven experience that is The Last of Us (@47:00). What did the guys think about the ending of the game? Does the gameplay match the excellence of the story? You may be shocked at what you hear. Also, console wars heat up as the boys dissect the recen...

Sparks fly in the room as Dan, Tristan, Patrick, and Ryan discuss the Sony Playstation 4 Press Conference, the Microsoft Xbox One Press Conference, and the Nintendo Direct.  Which new console are the guys most excited for? Who "won" E3? (spoilers: the correct answer is: the fans) Destiny, The Division, Forza 5, the new Halo, Super Mario 3D World, and Battlefield 4 are among the games revealed. Als...

Dishonored spoilercast starts at 38:38. In this episode of the show, Dan, Tristan, Patrick, and Ryan gather to discuss the brilliant stealth/action game, Dishonored (@38:38). Find out which way the guys played and what endings they were given. Dan wants to talk about the 38 Studios court case, Tristan wants to gush about Resident Evil: Revelations and Dust 514, and Ryan just wants to beat Bioshock...

Bastion spoilercast starts at 1:13:00. With a lull in game releases for the next couple weeks, the guys thank the stars for the first information on the next Xbox console, the Xbox One (@49:00). They also spoil the game Bastion (@1:13:00) and talk about all of the good things it did for gaming. Patrick talks about Battlefield 3 servers, Tristan shares his excitement over the new Guilty Gear, and D...

Metro: Last Light spoilercast starts at 59:10. With Patrick gone for the week, Dan, Tristan, and Ryan talk about the newest post-apocalyptic shooter in the biz, Metro: Last Light (@59:10). Tristan goes all steampunk with his look at the Watch City Festival, while Ryan gives much love and respect to the Resident Evil series. Other discussed games are FTL: Faster Than Light, Crash Bandicoot, Ninja G...

Discussion of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon starts at 56:25. In episode 4, Ryan finally joins the team so that he and Tristan can gush about Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, the standalone expansion of the original Far Cry 3. Patrick is super excited for Monaco, a top-down multiplayer excursion similar to Hotline Miami. Dan admits that he played absolutely nothing. Games also discussed are Call of Duty, Halo 4,...

Discussion of Injustice starts at 1:00:00. Ever on the hunt for some "Elin Honey", Dan, Tristan, and Patrick find time to talk about Injustice: Gods Among Us, the new game from the creators of the recent Mortal Kombat reboot.  Dan joins the land of the dead with his look at Guacamelée, while Patrick takes us through his time spent on TERA. Also, there is a Ratchet & Clank movie coming, because nob...

Discussion of Metal Gear Rising starts at 43:03. Cyborg ninjas and chainsaw wielding dogs are the topic of discussion as Dan, Tristan, and Patrick talk about Metal Gear Rising Revengeance (@43:03) and some of the final bosses in the game. Also, Mother 2 (Earthbound) and Link to the Past 2 are both coming to Nintendo's consoles, and there is much rejoicing. Other games discussed: Far Cry 3, Fire Em...

Discussion of Bioshock Infinite starts at 1:23:38. In the first episode of the show, Dan is joined by Tristan and Patrick as the group goes over the entire storyline of Bioshock Infinite (1:23:38), all while trying not to poop their pants. Journey, Dead Space 3, Diablo III, World of Tanks, and Ridiculous Fishing are also discussed. Music in order of appearance: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortu...