Unpatched Gaming Podcast

 Zack and Tyler get together for one final hurrah, starting with a tier list for all the games they've shared for the cast. It's a bittersweet sendoff, celebrating all the games that have shaped us during this time, validating the last few years all the more. Don't forget to share what you love with whom you love, folks. 

 Part 2 of the Unpatched sendoff. This time we're redoing our March Madness episode Unpatched style, including some of the real all-timers GOTY awards don't always catch. 

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 It's quite the time to be alive. Final Fantasy VII is getting an unprecedented retreatment, Square's MMO still hasn't left its heyday, and Capcom continues to deliver with their newest outing, Final Fantasy 16! I kid... I kid. Really though, this newest entry in the venerated pillar of the medium is a bit of an oddity.  In this episode, we explore the many reasons why longtime fans...

 Anyone still wanting to hear podcasters gush over Tears of the Kingdom? We gave the game its due for sure, and we're excited to share our thoughts and -- more importantly -- our feelings with you. Beauty may not be in the eye of the beholder here. Make sure to join the discussion in our Discord! Links below.  Come join the community!  Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8  📷 https://instag...

 Scattershot episode incoming! The Unpatached team has been busy playing whatever strikes their fancy. Zack looks forward to doing a full Monster Hunter episode one day while Tyler works to convince him No Man's Sky is worth the 60+ hours he's dumped into it.  Wanna hop on some Monster Hunter Rise? Maybe contend with Zack on his crap No Man's Sky opinions? Come join the Discord! We&...

 The guys take a break and discuss how observing Lent has affected their mental and spiritual health. Come join the community!  Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8  📷 https://instagram.com/unpatchedgaming...  🐦 https://twitter.com/unpatchedgaming?s=21  🎙 https://www.unpatchedgaming.com/podcasts 

 Honestly, if this is your first episode from us, go watch a different one. This one turned out pretty meh. The Unpatched boys are back to cover Atomic Heart and Wo Long. Zack discusses the significance of Wo Long as a Team Ninja game while Tyler gushes over the time he had with Atomic Heart. Let us know what you think by joining the Discord with the link below!  Come join the community!  Discord:...

 Welcome back to the wizarding world, friends! The Unpatched crew are talking about the Harry Potter game Tyler dreamed of since he first saw those floating candles in the Grand Hall. Does the magic last?  Nerdwriter1 on Worldbuilding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA6MQHNM2yE  Come join the community!  Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8  📷 https://instagram.com/unpatchedgaming...  🐦 https...

Jackpot! The Unpatched crew is back talking about some action games. Zack wraps up his DMC journey with the masterful DMC5. They also dish on their conflicting feelings regarding Yoko Taro's Platinum title Nier: Automata. Philosophy, theology, and magnetic motorcycle weapons all included. Disagree with our controversial take on Nier? How about Zack's endless gushing over DMC5? Come let u...

To revisit a childhood classic runs the risk of killing a part of yourself. You may not even realize that you're testing one of the primary pillars, a lens you view all the world through. That moment you learned what a game could make you feel and think. Are you brave enough to venture in? What's your favorite Zelda game? Does Wind Waker hold up? Let us know on our Discord! Come join a g...

 Not quite a Game of the Year discussion -- more like a "What did we learn here, Palmer?" The Unpatched team talks favorite games 2022, the "freshest" games, and just chat about what went well this year.  Big changes coming to the format, by the way! Excited to share them with you in this episode. We feel like it's going to bring out the best in us to share with you.  Come...

Alright, boy, it's time for wise grandpa Kratos to give you some sound advice: "Listen to the God of War Rangarok Unpatched Gaming epsiode. It's... cool." The guys talk spoiler-free for a while before digging deep into spoiler territory on Cory Barlog and co.'s latest God of War installment. Spoiler alert: it's fantastic. Come join the community! Discord: https://disc...

How long would it take two Uncharted fans to play its grand finale? Six years, apparently. Join us as we knock out Naughty Dog's beautiful, heartwarming sendoff to their adventure masterpiece! Come join the community! Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8 📷 https://instagram.com/unpatchedgaming... 🐦 https://twitter.com/unpatchedgaming?s=21 🎙 https://www.unpatchedgaming.com/podcasts Take Th...

 Deadly Premonition is a lot of things to a lot of people, but when it comes down to the facts, Swery's magnum opus has passed the test of time. What could possibly hold up such a teetering mess of a video game? Come take a look in the coffee with us, fellow "F.K."ers! It's time to dive deep into Greenvale. How did you enjoy Deadly Premonition? Do you stand back aghast that any...

 Dead Space 2 is a horror masterpiece. It is potentially the best game from its generation and plays like a game from . Visceral made a lasting, mesmerizing, and engaging experience, showcasing their mastery of game design and media in general. Bring your plasma cutter; here there be monsters.  Come join the community!  Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8 📷 https://instagram.com/unpatchedgamin...

 And so our October tradition begins with the Tango Gameworks "trilogy." There's a clear succession here of approachability, and we ask the hard question: does it pay off? Well, depends on what kind of player your are! Ghostwire has a lot to offer some folks while Evil Within may be a bit much for the general crowd. Disagree with some of these hot takes? Come join the community and...

The Unpatched guys play a game a little outside their comfort zone: Way of the Hunter. It's quite the immersive hunting game, with plenty of innovations and robust systems to keep players engaged. Surprisingly, it actually made them curious about the real-life counterpart as well. Come join the community and tell us what you think about hunting sims! Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8 📷...

Kept you waiting, huh? Zack finally shares his favorite game of all time, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The Unpatched team talks Ground Zeroes, Kojima’s farewell, and immersive sim / systemic gameplay. Do you have issues with MGSV? Do you think Kojima improved on the ideas in MGSV with Death Stranding? Do you think everything past MGS3 is trash? Let us know on our Discord! We love robust,...

All good things come to an end, and our Mass Effect series is over… for now (looking at you, Andromeda). The guys had a great time with this series, and there is a lot to love about BioWare’s farewell to the Shepherd’s story. Did Mass Effect 3 stick the landing? Is it actually the best in the series? Maybe it’s the worst? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you on our Discord. Join up at the link...

It’s Zack’s turn to share some of his all-time favorite games, Metal Gear Solid 3 and MGS4! The golden child and the black sheep of Kojima’s beloved series. Watch out: Zack comes equipped with some hot takes! Arm up, MGS3 fans: he comes in swinging! Disagree? Let us know! We love to hear dissenting opinions discussed intelligently – almost as much as we love sharing games! Our Discord is totally f...

Is there anyone quite like Catherine? Or is it Katherine… Can I call you Rin? Tyler shares one of his all-time favorite games in 2011’s Catherine. Specifically the original PS3 release, but the guys dish on Full Body as well. Which release did you prefer? Do you think this game is still relevant? How does it stack up against Katsura Hashino’s other games? Let us know in our Discord, a totally free...

Tyler and Zack go back to a bona fides classic, playing the recent remaster of Chrono Cross. This was one of Tyler’s “awakening” games growing up, and he’s excited to share it! And to share his hot take that it blows Chrono Trigger out of the water. Fightin’ words! How does this classic JRPG hold up? How does it compare to Chrono Trigger? Can Zack get on board with the unique combat system? Come a...

We’re back with the triumphant Mass Effect 2! It’s nice to finally scratch this one off the shame list. You’ll find the guys gushing over all the best this game has to offer. We share stories of all the tough choices we had to make and how easy it is to love Garrus. But do you think our criticisms are valid? Do you wish you could reach through the audio and give us a resounding, half-hearted melee...

When in Viking-land, do as the Vikings do. Just around the release of the mesmerizing The Northman, Tyler and Zack share two of their favorite games: Tyler tackles God of War 2018 while Zack is up against Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. There’s so much to explore in such a rich mythology! Mental illness, fatherhood, and juicy, bubbly violence are the topics of the day for this episode. Do you think...