The Story Mode Podcast

This week we send Keelan away to get his batteries replaced, warp Josh's innocent mind and go over the big..ish reveals and trailers from Opening Night of Gamescom 2020! TIMESTAMPS Fall Guys Season 2: 00:06:12 Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: 00:11:49 Dragon Age: 00:26:18 Star Wars Squadrons: 00:32:37 Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead: 00:35:32 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: 00:37:59...

This week we get super excited for some of the Nintendo IndieWorld reveals, take to the skies with Microsoft Flight Simulator and shake our heads at Facebook tightening its grip on Oculus. We also react to the fantastic trailers for Gotham Knight and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League shown at DC Fandome! TIMESTAMPS Nintendo IndieWorld: 00:02:30 Microsoft Flight Simulator : 00:13:15 Oculus get...

It was a week jam-packed with major gaming news, so join us as we unpack Cyberpunk 2077 LifePaths, give our thoughts on the Avengers beta, discuss the ramifications of Halo Infinite's delay and avoid getting sued by Epic. We also discuss porn sites and Avatar.    TIMESTAMPS  Cyberpunk 2077: 00:01:52  Avengers Beta: 00:13:44  Epic Vs Apple Vs Google: 00:28:08  Halo Infinite Delayed: 00:42:34   ...

It's a full-house on the podcast this week, with the entire Story Mode Gaming crew gathering to discuss all of the games shown at Sony's latest State Of Play. Join us as we get giddy for Crash Bandicoot 4 and Bugsnax, get mad at Hood: Outlaws and Legends and go to some weird places with Godfall  TIMESTAMPS  Crash Bandicoot 4: 00:02:55  The Pathless: 00:18:50  Bugsnax: 00:33:55  Hood: Outla...

On the podcast this week we are dumbstruck by some of the Nintendo designs that could've been, enjoy world peace in MGSV, politely and quietly discuss Halo going free-to-play and shrink down into the world of Grounded! TIMESTAMPS  Nintendo Leaks: 00:02:24  Nuclear Disarmament in MGSV: 00:11:07  Halo goes free-to-play: 00:17:29  We played the Grounded beta: 00:28:36  Facebook @StoryModeGamingAu...

We finally got to see Halo Infinite in action but was it all we were hoping for? This week we dive into the gameplay reveal of Master Chiefs next adventure and cover all of the games shown off at the Xbox July Showcase including Avowed, Psychonauts 2 and Fable!    TIMESTAMPS   Halo: Infinite: 00:02:38   The Xbox Showcase: 00:20:10   Game Pass: 01:06:04        Facebook @StoryModeGamingAus  Twitter...

This week we discuss the jumbo physical edition of Flight Simulator, piece together the Lego NES, strive for glory in Ubisoft's Hyper Scape and discuss our first impressions of the breathtaking Ghost of Tsushima.   TIMESTAMPS   Flight Simulator: Legion: 00:01:23   Lego NES: 00:10:05   Hyper Scape: 00:18:28   Ghost of Tsushima: 00:32:35        Facebook @StoryModeGamingAus  Twitter @StoryModePod...

This week things get real weird while we discuss all the big games shown off at the Ubisoft Foward event including Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, and Far Cry 6!   TIMESTAMPS   Watch Dogs: Legion: 00:09:33   Hyper Scape: 00:27:12   Assassin's Creed Valhalla: 00:32:19   Far Cry 6: 00:49:31        Facebook @StoryModeGamingAus  Twitter @StoryModePod Support this podcast at — ht...

SPOILER WARNING!  On a special Story Mode Gaming Spoilercast, Jesse and Josh are joined by Len from Fan Critical to take a deep dive into the gameplay, themes, narrative and reactions towards The Last of Us Part 2! Check us out on Facebook and Twitter @StoryModePod and @FanCriticalPod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/story-mode-a-video-game-podcast/donations

This week we officially welcome Josh and Lauren into the new and improved Story Mode Gaming crew!  To celebrate, we decided to discuss our favourite licensed soundtracks in games - from the finger shredding riffs of Guitar Hero 3 to the perfect union of Snoop Dogg and The Doors in NFS: Underground 2!    TIMESTAMPS   Burnout: Takedown: 00:03:18   Guitar Hero 3: 00:10:34   Grand Theft Auto: Vice Cit...

In one hell of a jam-packed episode, we dive into the return of Crash Bandicoot, the downfall of Mixer, Twitch giving Dr Disrespect the boot, harassment claims at Ubisoft, Pokemon Unite and all the new details for Avengers and Cyberpunk 2077! TIMESTAMPS   Crash Bandicoot: It's About Time: 00:01:50   Mixer says goodbye: 00:04:25   Dr Disrespect kicked off Twitch: 00:09:35   Harassment at Ubisof...

This week we are filled to the brim with big gaming news including all the announcements from the EA Showcase, the benefits of another Cyberpunk delay and a wrap up of all the Pokemon news including Simon's thoughts on the Isle of Armor DLC. We also tread carefully to avoid spoilers (and Clickers!) while discussing one of the most anticipated game releases of all time, The Last of Us Part 2.  ...

Sony dropped the Future Of Gaming on us all with a massive event last week, revealing 25 games and one hell of a unique console design! Join us as we talk Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, BUGSNAX, Horizon: Forbidden West, Deathloop, BUGSNAX, Solar Ash, Gran Turismo 7, BUGSNAX and much more! TIMESTAMPS The Console: 00:07:10 The Games: 00:15:25 Check us out on Facebook and T...

Some games get knocked down at launch, some get up again. You are never gonna keep them down. This week we discuss some of the great tales of redemption in gaming, from the resurrection of Diablo 3 to the rebirth of Final Fantasy XIV and the complete revival of No Man's Sky. We also dive into the Valorant launch, examine the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC trailer and run a (much needed) microsco...

The game that could define a generation. The game that people have waited years for. The game that could very well be Game of the Year... that's right, this week we are discussing the Fast and Furious: Crossroads gameplay trailer, baby! We also dive into the Metroid Trilogy rumours, discuss the pros and cons of eating while gaming and touch on a little game you may have heard of, The Last of U...

Sometimes online gaming can be the best way to escape the tedium of reality, so this week we share tales of intergalactic wars in GTAV, the bravery of the Noble 14 in Halo 2 and a plague that decimated WoW (Yeah, maybe that is a bit too real right now). We also sink our teeth into the Epic Store's bounty of free games, a plethora of upcoming Take-Two titles and the adorable Paper Mario: The Or...

The trickle of game news is becoming a torrent! It's a full house this week as we get amped for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 remakes, run a magnifying glass over the epic Unreal Engine 5 demo, and stand-off over the Ghost of Tsushima gameplay reveal....also, lots of HORSETALK™ in this one!    TIMESTAMPS   Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2: 00:01:10   Unreal Engine 5: 00:17:44   Ghost of Tsushima: 0...

Xbox brought some brand new third party games to the table, but did they meet expectations? This week we are joined once again by Josh Cotter to discuss each game presented at the Inside Xbox event, and whether or not the shows fumbles were due to poor messaging. We also talk about sexy anime legs   TIMESTAMPS   Bright Memory: Infinite: 00:08:40   DIRT 5: 00:15:25   Scorn : 00:18:25   Chorvs: 00:2...

We have have been disappointed by mediocre video game movie adaptations for long enough! This week we are joined by the Fan Critical lads and jump in the director's chair to pitch our ideal gaming films and TV shows. Hollywood, give us a call, baby!    TIMESTAMPS   Keelan's Pitch: 00:05:57   Gaz's Pitch: 00:14:19   Jesse's Pitch: 00:24:30   Len's Pitch: 00:34:00   Simon's P...

Episode 10! We bloody made it! This week we get excited about shrubs in Animal Crossing, look into Pokemon Pink, get frustrated at how Bethesda has dealt with the DOOM soundtrack and celebrate the two-year anniversary of one of our favourite games ever, God Of War!    TIMESTAMPS   Animal Crossing Earth Day Update: 00:02:10   Pokemon Pink: 00:08:55   Bethesda does Mick Gordon dirty: 00:19:50   God...

Story Mode Episode 9: Reboots, Remakes and Robots This week we discuss limited PlayStation 5 stocks, a touching tribute in Final Fantasy 14, the baffling controversy behind Cooking Mama: Cookstar and debate the pros and cons of gaming remakes and reboots. We also yell about a creepy little Sony robot    TIMESTAMPS   PS5 launch stock and weird Sony patent: 00:01:05   Final Fantasy fans pay tribute:...

Turns out the mystery key to the bonus area was a...global pandemic. In this special episode, we are joined by Josh Cotter and Lauren McLean to share gaming-related tips and tricks on how to keep sane in these insane times.  Check us out on Facebook and Twitter @StoryModePod and @FanCriticalPod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/story-mode-a-video-game-podcast/donations

We may be stuck inside but the news just keeps on coming. This week we discuss the Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, get excited about the plethora of promised Cyberpunk 2077 DLC and breakdown the recently revealed PS5 controller, the DuelSense. Plus, we are joined by Lekdog, one of the masters behind the Jock Reynolds SuperCoach Community, to discuss AFL Evolution 2 and...

Can't hang out with your friends in real life due to the lock-down? Good news, we brought an extra pal! This week Jesse, Keelan and Simon are joined by Josh Cotter to discuss the possibility of Mario remakes hitting the Switch, get educated with exoDOS, speculate on the Last of Us 2 delay (and if there are more delays to come), and get into the Final Fantasy 7 Remake!    TIMESTAMPS   Classic M...

Oh boy, you can tell isolation is taking its toll in this episode! Join us as we solve math problems in Half Life: Alyx, dive into The Foundation in Control, discuss a HUGE-yet-mini Nintendo Direct and break-down the jargon of the latest PlayStation 5 tech-reveal    TIMESTAMPS   Half Life: Alyx: 00:01:57   Control: Foundation DLC: 00:12:39   Nintendo Direct : 00:16:00   PlayStation 5 Tech Break-Do...