Episode Archive

We talk about Nintendo's Indie World showcase, and the Street Fighter 6 showcase. Sega is buying Angry Birds creator Rovio. There's a huge new Dota 2 update out now. Unrecord is a real game. And, wtf is a Roguevania?

This episode is available in Performance Mode only. Quality mode will be added at a later date. You’re wrong about Agents of Mayhem. Relic Hunters Legend is pretty dope. Suicide Squad is significantly delayed again. LawBreakers might be coming back. Dead Island 2 is really actually launching. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_zJXaGTLKQmdcqWgB-pa7pcD-f_lTwZeYPv7f6WyoxI/edit?usp=sharing

Rumor has it that Sony is working on some new PlayStation handheld device. We talk about the new Mercenaries mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake. We also discuss some Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Also, Starry and Sierra Mist are basically the same thing. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d7KokFvt1rwGac8t5_tedZJvQnL4iXbWBWTqaUp01Ks/edit?usp=sharing

EA has finally been cancelled! We’ve done it, everyone. Konami, you’re next. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i6hjEiriC-U3gxtDXogqgjroOGA8A63cy7duZQkRS2g/edit?usp=sharing

We checked out the Diablo IV beta, and talk about a bunch of Diablos that we’ve been playing. Valve is making a Counter-Strike sequel after 23 years. Epic Games is doing cool stuff with Fortnite and the Unreal Engine. Life By You looks like The Sims game that you’ve always wanted, and MORE! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vvLEKbzxiRnUkEw6gzbCi1-LsjIIPdZmo_j0tOliAAQ/edit?usp=sharing

We played that Exoprimal Open Beta, and some Wolcen Lords of Mayhem. We talk about The Last of Us season 1. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for March. System Shock finally has a release date. Hyper Light Breaker looks amazing, and there’s a Persona 5 gacha game coming? Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hp13zl3ssInXX1HzW4y44xekaPOc_z-TQR4-bpgJO2o/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Wo Long, HiFi Rush, and that Resident Evil 4 Demo. Capcom had a presentation. Paradox had a presentation. Suicide Squad is delayed. They’re making a new Budokai Tenkaichi game, and also there’s a Golden Girls game happening. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X15PuNOmBBvz_8I3PgZBXQCzv_kg84TxvLgxQmbwgak/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Atomic Heart, Portal RTX, Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure All Star Battle R, and more. PlayStation showed a few games during their State of Play. People are upset with the way Suicide Squad looks. Mortal Kombat 12 is coming this year. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1krXuQUp7T0zPyW1k9oKNC-lG92_Wc_7KXxaimUi2oVY/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi played XDefiant, and can actually talk about it. Rick played Banjo Kazooie. The PlayStation Plus games catalog is looking pretty good. NetEase Acquired Quantic Dream. There’s a Tetris movie happening, and small girls can fit into tight spaces. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YKHmwldEWSi7Xrt3TRJKPiK6Dp3PU-xndjdD6_co6To/edit?usp=sharing

We played a bunch of game demos during the Steam Next Fest. We talk a lot about the Nintendo Direct announcements. Rick watched The Last of Us. Sega rules the world in Yoko Taro’s next game. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SC2yjx9NOF_Tq9nVcKZGVm_rxccKQyqy8VQJ-WGnIz0/edit?usp=sharing

We played Skate. and Skull and Bones, and we can tell you that they are definitely video games. We also played some Forspoken, SteamWorld Dig 2, Pokémon Scarlet, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Xbox showed off some games in their Developer Direct, and hot new video games are releasing, such as Joe Wander and the Enigmatic Adventures. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dgErVROFiEzYaG93mEkrMsIEwLbpO1ifxudptqFeWAk/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi watched The Last of Us episode 1, Rick played a lot of Pokémon, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Resident Evil 4 VR. Marvel's Avengers is being delisted, with support ending September 30th. Returnal launches on PC February 15 with DLSS/FSR and ray-traced reflections. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6oP-4sazrnu-cXiYr-40dTH-L81QJ295TOMB5kP7ZQ/edit?usp=sharing

We discuss some great games that you can get for cheap right now. PlayStation is developing a new accessibility controller. Some heavy hitters are coming to Game Pass. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KTRknTeCf1k_eT-2tgV3rRVj6YR5VxR51cqTvFlj6m0/edit?usp=sharing

Rick’s out having babies, so it’s The Wasabi Show this week! We played that Warhammer 40,000 Darktide. Pong turns 50 years old, and there’s some Game Pass and PlayStation Plus updates. Not much else… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ifRXjpnMeX-5tF0obI_mTrJRvboGngXRVfKkedjITG0/edit?usp=sharing

We played God of War Ragnarök, Pentiment, and Pokémon Scarlet. Our audience really loves Tunic. Tim Follin is a musical genius. The Callisto Protocol’s Season Pass is a bummer. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D-UYSZcLuOU_JLqhwJEqQoYM2pqklBsKeYJWXLdMKgs/edit?usp=sharing

We’ve reached the endgame in Chinese gaming handhelds. Lots of talk about Pokemon, and the current state of video games. The Game Awards 2022 nominees are hot garbage. And Yuji Naka got arrested. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P4CxXH-88xVT4WyHZJ4EBbwED5XHfAtlNxVpT4dTQWg/edit?usp=sharing

Dude, New Tales From The Borderlands is actually GOOD! The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog got another update this month. Remedy officially announced they’re working with 505 Games on the Control sequel. There’s a Gears Of War live-action film and series happening. And Sony’s doing a Horizon MMORPG? Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TXXqanBUQnVUxTibDMDhpLRFofJj1YG469HJuT0vtqc/edit?usp=sharing

We’re in the middle of a marathon stream for Extra Life 2022, and we played through the entirety of Bayonetta 3, and we played a lot of Gunfire Reborn. The PlayStation VR2 is a very expensive device. There’s more great games coming to Game Pass. And Atomic Heart still looks dope. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ASpjGkRY8w-3brGczOJDgVabgFRNMIF4nw_9YZA9MpU/edit?usp=sharing

We played Signalis, Vampire Survivors, and Gunfire Reborn. CD Projekt RED revealed some details about The Witcher Remake. There’s a live-action Fallout series coming. And, that Redfall game looks like trash… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LCFYpgSf3p35I__YP-EB_6k–bGFOdyGnEW6uVjRMWA/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LCFYpgSf3p35I__YP-EB_6k--bGFOdyGnEW6uVjRMWA/edit?usp=sharing)

There’s a bunch of Silent Hill news, a bunch of Resident Evil news, a bunch of Bayonetta 3 drama, and a bunch of video games are releasing. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1moW5XiGHGFaRTrnVCF4lGzh6eJ8GiVr0RBMp3zU-HwI/edit?usp=sharing

We played a bunch of demos. We played UNDECEMBER. We played Cassette Beasts. NVIDIA is “Unlaunching” the 4080 12GB. That Final Fantasy VII battle royale game is about to end. And like, not much is going on… Oh, voice actors should be paid more… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F0RWtwORwQDB7f-nkuz04x86mlTlwwLpef5QIBEJ31w/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi played Overwatch 2, Rick played Deathloop and Cyberpunk. CD Projekt outlines their long-term roadmap for Cyberpunk and The Witcher. Steam Deck is now available without a reservation, and a PS5 kernel exploit was released. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vUzBermNLt2Qb10HSoyX8c7RwcOTdXT39tsO6QJKFWw/edit?usp=sharing

We played Deathloop. Stadia is shutting down. Skull and Bones is delayed again. Netflix announced an Onimusha anime. The Last of Us HBO show is going to be better than the game. WILD HEARTS looks like a dope Monster Hunter-like. And, we discover the world of Poopsies! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jqu1RPwm4p0_J-HVXZef76o84BL6OPzoL5fxvq-DACM/edit?usp=sharing

We played Disney Dreamlight Valley, Temtem, Cyberpunk, Metal Hellsinger, Tinykin, Dusk Diver, and Superfuse! Grand Theft Auto VI leaked. NVIDIA has announced the GeForce 40 Series of graphics cards. Motive is making a new Iron Man game. Game Pass is still dope. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sb3hWLU1qsTBu18tVXy3UGAeIeUpDr4fnRa4pKfHVz4/edit?usp=sharing

#WanzersAreBack! Lots of news this week from Ubisoft Forward, Nintendo Direct, Sony State of Play, and Tokyo Games Show. Future thought it was a drought, but we’re drowning in game announcements, trailers, and releases. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XRxmbCpVUI6ViMJV-RKI1JpLrqHiN0H-NO9pDI-8H2Y/edit?usp=sharing

This week, Klay joins us again. Wasabi thinks he finished Immortality… Rick is immersed in Cyberpunk 2077. Disney and Marvel are making mobile games. We talk a lot about Disney and Marvel. Some new games are coming down the pipe. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xxNtaqC8RgYoif19H5Uf3o4hXrSaI7PNs9pN8s3sJWI/edit?usp=sharing

We talk about the new Sam Barlow joint Immortality, and Rick played Redeemer. Halo Infinite isn’t doing too hot. Xbox Game Pass has a Friends and Family play coming. Assassin’s Creed Mirage was teased. Quantic Dream was acquired by NetEase. And, we really want to play Splatoon 3. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aIFCq4Yt-8iDrXXFUGW1F8kESPbTW73OBhysBnROujM/edit?usp=sharing

Klay from Nerd Junkies joins us to discuss Gamescom 2022. Wasabi played Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Wolcen, and Phantasy Star Online 2. Rick played Redeemer, Towerfall, Dragon Quest Xi, Diablo 3, and Dead Island. And Game Pass is a far superior deal than whatever it is that PlayStation is doing. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fjVlTIcJqzDPnJ9UnRKMMRDZ-xF8HBsN_pCQehwZl2I/edit?usp=sharing

We talk about how much of a nightmare it is to play Ocarina of Time in the year 2022. We also talk about that upcoming game Midnight Fight Express, which is coming to Game Pass. Death Stranding is also coming to PC Game Pass. Wave Race 64 is coming to Switch. And a lot of interesting games are releasing this week. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18EDnH8Jz0VJwiAu5zv-CwNGkfTQesNTXjaJ-2GGAEjQ/edit?usp=sharing

Skyrim mods are poppin’ right now. We played Halo Infinite, Diablo, and Tony Hawk. We watched that THQ Nordic showcase, and the Splatoon 3 Direct. Hogwarts Legacy has a release date. Dragon Ball in Fortnite. Street Fighter 6. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xfq3uhVsN6yRGuY0BNuClLmk660dqdXhG7M2s6cvzm0/edit?usp=sharing

We played Stray, MultiVersus, Grounded, and DJMax Respect. Some information has surfaced about the next Grand Theft Auto. Sony has a few announcements. There’s a Breath of the Wild split-screen multiplayer mod, and an amazing Simpsons Hit and Run fanmade remaster. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yDLxvj3cH83Nr2w3gAG3fWctN7rHkJFbfk3BuvsXdc4/edit?usp=sharing

We played Stray and Power Wash Simulator. Robo Quest got a pretty hefty Summer update. Discord chat is finally coming to Xbox consoles. FaZe Clan has gone public. No Man’s Sky received another big free update. And, there’s a new entry in the Zade v Margulites saga! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tb0SDJI2h3-uEXdSyX0jUUhEoocBdZskgz9MO4Qw200/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi Played Last Call BBS and discovered the glory of Solitaire. Rick is fascinated by Far Cry 5. More info has been revealed about the upcoming skate. reboot. Sony announced a new rewards program called PlayStation Stars. Bayonetta 3 is finally coming this year. Kirby’s Dream Buffet looks cute af. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k5W25yZjmiycLvkug1TL4Y9_p9GYIQyuaoaFliDaZTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi is playing Monster Hunter Rise and Dark Pictures: House of Ashes. Rick is in love with Far Cry 5. DJMax is coming to an Xbox console for the first time ever. A Lollipop Chainsaw remake was announced. God of War Ragnarök gets a release date. The Tomorrow Children is coming back. Confirm it with your own eyes! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LRkFLmCGuwHJ1bzzmDOg-H4620WRZJRdk8wwAtpZP54/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi finished The Quarry, and Rick is playing Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, and is dipping into Skyrim mods. Nintendo shows off some hot third-party games coming to Switch. You can stream Xbox games straight to your Samsung TV. And, New Genesis is finally coming to PS4, and everyone is obviously excited! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uGKExY9a1lh2RQihBGocTXygin-94NPLQAJ7dey-6CQ/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi is playing The Quarry, and Rick is heavy into Outriders. Huge news from the Summer Games Fest. Street Fighter 6 gameplay, and a The Last of Us remake. Starfield gameplay, and Hideo Kojima is working on an exclusive Xbox title. Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth were announced! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqJdXO50vnkHseIZ7KD5oMLHGd5mB2VfS9GMxJwO59M/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi and Rick play a bit of Diablo Immortal, and dipped back into Outriders. Resident Evil 4 Remake is happening, Spider-Man Remastered is coming to PC, the next Dragon Age game has a title, and that new Sonic game is looking rough… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yz33dnrtzA6mypZw_uRK218qCbjGAziiuz7v3QejeAk/edit?usp=sharing

The launch lineup of games that will be available on the new tiered PlayStation Plus service has been revealed. Returnal is coming to PC. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has a new reveal trailer. And, there are a lot of promising Pokemon clones on the horizon. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TN3nC4dSCY-rf4sEptq9xdyCSys2TSy59A_p0HeIU8A/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi finished Tunic, Nintendo has an indie game showcase, there’s some Call of Duty news, there’s some Dead Space news, EA is dropping FIFA, Starfield is delayed, and everyone is making a brawler game. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SVmvWKaDnX9BeeV7B0ZAWANItaoC62AgNpanS_fX3TQ/edit?usp=sharing

Embracer group is acquiring a number of Square Enix IPs, the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is changing hands, Apex Legends Mobile is coming soon, and there’s some more information on that AEW fighting game. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JzU6RUg-GMjCD2kJTC9baPsHIm9fxlHbbJucUwtaoi8/edit?usp=sharing

Turns out Tunic is a pretty amazing game. New PlayStation Plus and Xbox Games With Gold games for May, Variable Refresh Rate support for PS5 is rolling out, you can transfer your Bethesda Launcher games to Steam now, and MORE. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18QhpH0Vq8VuukGOby9lvLFOnY6bgbzjPhFi7msFkGtE/edit?usp=sharing

Sony and Microsoft may be bringing ads to console games, a new Tales from the Borderlands is coming in 2022, some highly anticipated Nintendo games finally have release dates, and we rant about Kingdom Hearts. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-qirzsSI16vQWd3BJyt74s_5pW9nLhRPu7QUVB6f10g/edit?usp=sharing

We played some video games. They’re remaking Max Payne 1 and 2. Unreal Engine 5 is out. Rainbow Six Mobile is happening. And some other stuff, it’s a slow news week… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12_S-u_I-djfZVhX84thPVn6cUF5rt7qIfh856C7aKe0/edit?usp=sharing

PlayStation Plus is launching a new tiered service. E3 is officially cancelled for 2022. You can now create folders for software on Switch. And there’s a Bloodborne kart racing game getting made… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HhGkXBifQvRw79Wcx1YUL7qTR5NAI6N04FTlBW5mY1w/edit?usp=sharing

We return with a bunch of games to talk about. The PC version of Path of Exile has finally added controller support. Rick is breeding Pokemon and played some Immortals Fenix Rising. Sony updated us on many upcoming PS4 and PS5 games in their March State of Play. More hot games coming to Xbox Game Pass. The next Witcher game was announced. PlayStation acquires a new studio. A Glover remake? And there’s multiple ghost games coming. Alternative titles: Show Me Your Deck, You Know That PS2 Jank, Get Your JoJo On Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yxEjGDgIzATwUKrCczqoHw9IsSVlxJCkLOf_DVvPWmk/edit?usp=sharing

Nobody reads the in-game codex lore, right? We played some RoboQuest, Horizon Forbidden West, and Dragon’s Dogma. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been announced. Some more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass. Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7, and GTAV and GTA Online are coming to next-gen, Amazon Luna has officially launched in US, Forza Horizon 5 has sign language support, and MUCH more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qb4ZEKKAVKZA3_02gjyHDwXuWREixXXpuKCc3UHwSH0/edit?usp=sharing

Rick has some more words about Cyberpunk. The Bethesda Launcher is migrating to Steam. Knockout City is going free-to-play. NieR:Automata is getting an anime adaptation. Capcom has some Street Fighter and Darkstalkers announcements. And there’s a Spongebob Doom mod. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnTk5Tv35MUQMhPI_22sHNGNidxOryek-oAn0gFqMl4/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Lost Ark and deleted it. We played some Infernax and loved it. We played some Cyberpunk… It’s still Cyberpunk. Nintendo announced a lot of cool stuff during their Nintendo Direct. The Wolf Among Us 2 looks exciting. Atomic Heart finally has a release date. And modders continue to do some very impressive things, even when nobody asked for those things. Check out our new friends at Just a Position Podcast as well: https://www.justapositionpodcast.com/ Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19W32C3dxw-dxAorhGEaurD9VziKEHVojq2Dp7g7W-bo/edit?usp=sharing

It’s a slow news week, so we call in Rick’s waifu Pickles to carry the show. We talk about the next game from Yacht Club, Mina the Hollower. They’re trying to make a movie out of It Takes Two. Rockstar is working on the next GTA. Ghostwire: Tokyo looks dope. Gran Turismo 7 is a car game. and Remedy worked on CrossfireX? Alternative episode titles: The History of Menus, Bedroom Rules Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1au-SYPJYpYRW__f8dnbYJ10f6chuqHOSmTVrHK8xRzc/edit?usp=sharing

Well, Sony bought Bungie… Rick played Hitman Trilogy and Astral Chain. Wasabi “played” Melodics. Respawn is working on 3 new Star Wars games. PlayStation Plus continues to be a terrible value compared to Game Pass. Blizzard is working on a survival game. There’s a PS1 version of Bloodborne. And, the people working on Black Myth WuKong are fucking insane. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LA1W0NmygUXVG1-6kQTfv5o6TfcsMR_liWuy6dWIhU8/edit?usp=sharing

Microsoft bought the dip. We played Tales of Arise and Nobody Saves the World. Majora’s Mask is coming to Nintendo Online Expansion. Some video game guides are too verbose. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has too many “S” sounds. Also, Fringilla got THICC. Alternative titles were: “LEGO Pootie Tang” and “Sum Tin Ku”. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/164HiN98pSH6du-ueW2apZ-5UWKnHTu0bkOw33bWqcJ8/edit?usp=sharing

We played a bunch of games, like The Anacrusis, Fight’n Rage, and others. We also discuss the topics of sexism in gaming, Take-Two acquiring Zynga, Stalker 2 delayed, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and a lot more. (Alternative title was “Hand-drawn graphics give me a boner”) Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16q7oi2BIePAr7-ihTLdp0zZa7A9Fup1b5S0Cd_xTdOA/edit?usp=sharing

It’s 2022, and we’re still playing video games. Wasabi played Life is Strange 2 and Meow Tower. Rick plays Pokemon. Sony unveiled details about their upcoming next-generation PSVR 2, Nvidia and AMD are also doing things, and GoldenEye 007 might actually be coming back (for real this time) . Also, Rabbids invade the show… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqrMhooqhdP_S0BOTWYVOarrFNPKeNdkKRPjOcGaho4/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Praey For The Gods, Azure Striker Gunvolt, and Record of Lodoss War. We also discuss whether black characters must have black creators, the STALKER 2 NFT situation, Sony’s official PS5 console covers, Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell Remake, PornHub’s yearly search statistics, and much more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imsGZUxuPXykdD2gyuDAs7oJ1aADwfzryZI5IG7wJWc/edit?usp=sharing

We checked out that free version of Godfall, Ubisoft has entered the NFT business, and we talk about everything that was revealed during The Game Awards. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJY-eI7DKU8PKnQ2r-ONoejYZA7fK3FB8aimwW705C0/edit?usp=sharing

We played some DEATHLOOP, 12 Minutes, and some other games available on Xbox Game Pass. Speaking of Game Pass, Sony might be working on a competitor for their PlayStation platforms. Take-Two is trying to claim everything. That Sons of the Forest trailer also looks dope af. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13OQ9KQGcybYrRbzEqriXSMkVLLNmBr5WyBhIgmF67co/edit?usp=sharing

We get into a heated debate about Epic Games, Wasabi rants about Forza Horizon 5, Rick rants about his busted Game Pass for PC experience, Star Citizen is now the most expensive game ever made, Analogue Pocket is finally shipping, Riot Games’ Project L is looking amazing, and MORE! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dt2dFNe_PfrMZe0Gys-r-etsImpngq0NFe2D4Knqmmg/edit?usp=sharing

We played some of that Halo Infinite Multiplayer and Shin Megami Tensei V, Activision Blizzard employees petition to have CEO Bobby Kotick removed, Microsoft pushes a huge update for Backwards Compatibility, The Game Awards 2021 nominees have been revealed, and they’re making a Dragon Ball version of Dead By Daylight? Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bn4A1NB2S6Wym_CxWsHEfOBqT4bMLGxQYbCzfbYEe-I/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi is finally a Resident Evil fan, and Rick plays Pokemon. UbiSoft is ignoring their employees, Microsoft has something big planned for the future, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is busted, Steam Deck has been delayed. All this, and a lot of loving what Xbox is doing. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cmvV-y8ZiYyVxBSP0bcXCXKSxPr7YBATgCueCqa2Lp0/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Battlefield 2042, Monster Hunter Rise, Back 4 Blood, Outer Wilds DLC, and others. VIVE announced a cool new VR gadget, Rockstar Games announced a Grand Theft Auto trilogy, Nintendo revealed more details on the upcoming Switch Online Expansion, and MUCH MORE! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W-xMbejLF-eQsTF4vQEbHXEigIxSpHz_dWCFLxQzRdo/edit?usp=sharing

There’s some more heat coming at Activision Blizzard and its CEO, Nintendo made some interesting announcements during their recent Direct, everyone wants to help support the Steam Deck and Linux, and Quantic Dream might be working on a Star Wars game? Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10tDRPrde31SBGzHBqVOlnu_xD3SU3n5M1sWO_l-pXqM/edit?usp=sharing

We played Psychonauts 2, Flynn: Son of Crimson, New World Beta, Monster Hunter Rise, and more. And we discuss the many announcements from Gamescom from Xbox and PlayStation. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-v2oU4giBVYHLWM3RZrdeBVMew4QrXQ_FpQisClUwBc/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Road 96, we checked out Nintendo’s Indie World presentation, Call of Duty Vanguard was announced, GTA Remastered Trilogy might be happening, Skyrim lives forever, and The Pokemon Company continues to create very high-quality video games. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOrPQcHKcH5zjHvmwcizVofC0RLlXyWIec_vbDeufB0/edit?usp=sharing

We played The Ascent, and the Back 4 Blood Beta. Annapurna held their very first games showcase, updates for Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, and a beta firmware for PS5 adds M.2 SSD support. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rV8iagyvsfCvFZ9mrIJPTLm1EsHXDVFv406M8R8m830/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Dodgeball Academia and Skyward Sword HD. Blizzard is being sued by the state of California, EA has made some announcements, Ubisoft is saying hello to fellow kids, and Konami is shifting its business practice in its Football games. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jc8p3wwJ_az_I2jnJRJrLEjHIwd_fW6laMBQlesgKm4/edit?usp=sharing

We finished The Medium, played some more Dark Alliance, and dove back into No Man’s Sky. Valve finally announces some interesting new hardware, pirates get the best version of Resident Evil Village, Sponge Bob is headed to EVO, and MUCH more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D_npjmUhOmB7nQYPNAAC-TIbz_3eUkGk78abho5p7hI/edit?usp=sharing

We played some Blue Fire, The Medium, Dark Alliance, and Ender Lillies. Nintendo is finally announcing an updated Switch, kinda… Sony showed off some things during their July State of Play, Konami teams up with Bloober Team, and MORE! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F0SJluA2t7jQwvB_PqcDYRin7xY–TIvIQLNrerFhp0/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F0SJluA2t7jQwvB_PqcDYRin7xY--TIvIQLNrerFhp0/edit?usp=sharing)

In this episode, we played a bunch more demos from the Steam Next Fest, checked out some Phantom Abyss, Microsoft showed off Windows 11, another Game Pass update, Borderlands 3 has cross play, and MORE! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1357N4-8mcSc7SGZgxBEyWdlI2qrVNBZP7wEPyij53Zk/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we discuss the remaining happenings from E3, Starfield, Halo, and Forza from Xbox and Bethesda, Guardians of the Galaxy and Final Fantasy from Square Enix, Smash Bros and Metroid 5 from Nintendo, and much more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DyzYjF38weIxfQ1aJ4lo9ztxsvFR1OnCYpE0prO6lEs/edit?usp=sharing

It’s E3 season again, and we’re reminded why we love video games as we see the best of what the medium has to offer, trailers galore from Elden Ring, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Salt & Sacrifice, Phantom Abyss, Ubisoft Forward, and MUCH more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwWrX2egVA6kewpwhO051STHhnrj5MuRhs3jcL12xwQ/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we talk about Cyberpunk 2077 leaks, Nintendo vs ROMsites, a viewer asks about the future of Call of Duty, God of War PS5, Ratchet & Clank, Xbox FidelityFX, E3 2021, Palworld and much more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16TmGI3opLXuRHxyOjJ4O-hfvoyAVDkk1mcoNAu-6L4E/edit?usp=sharing

The airs of E3 are upon us once again, as we discuss the latest rumors and trailers about Valve’s portable gaming console, Nintendo’s upgraded Switch, Horizon Forbidden West, Unreal Engine 5, Far Cry 6, and Dying Light 2. We also discuss Biomutant and Solasta Crown of the Magister. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H3G_qnPCJ0WU6573aQAE3m6cR0PcoagUc8TJNV1hlKI/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we discuss the return of Free Radical Design, another huge update to Xbox Game Pass, The Last of Us Part II updates for PS5, EA’s customer service is absolutely broken, and much more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kpYxX8d_yVYdIxMJ_vOdhu8d-bdgXbK7DfpMMEYYv9I/edit?usp=sharing

We discuss hot topics such as building PCs, Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, Apple vs. Epic, PlayStation and Discord, and our friend Klay calls in to tell us how wrong our opinions are. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lO06-ox1guGoGk5id-6H5QdliXd81xwQLupjJizGusA/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode we talk about The Binding of Isaac, Nier Replicant, Monster Hunter, Sony’s State of Play, PlayStation Plus, Xbox Games With Gold, Outer Wilds DLC, Apex Legends new 3v3 mode, and much more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12_1LpPj14uQzJ2mB0oWXeBXUwcTzIiQfbLDZF_aJz4s/edit?usp=sharing

We talk about Nier Replicant, Outer Wilds, Intel thinks you need an N-word slider, Sony backpedals on PS3 and Vita, PS5 April update, Nintendo loves indies, and much more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iLWAqtss2CtQ_f8zdeQoOe1KbCDHwY1jg6LWKYVdP7A/edit?usp=sharing

Sony is removing options from its consumers while Microsoft continues to add more to theirs. We also talk about Monster Hunter Rise, It Takes Two, The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, and many more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uLY8Z5jpuzIDO-ZaJA1i8HhfTW5ak_NFXaojDPkL4tM/edit?usp=sharing

Our old friend UncleDolf is here to discuss Monster Hunter Rise, Bravely Default II, the Xbox Indie Showcase, new Call of Duty rumors, Microsoft buying Discord, and much more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_VuK5_Oxfhmw_imvBiVe36IDbG_-o8QGcvV35sFHi8/edit?usp=sharing

Wasabi played some idle games, Rick played some RPGs, Square Enix revealed some new hotness, Sony revealed some new VR controllers, Game Pass is blowing up, and video games are coming out. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aNfKNSomfQYRG5ZRfd7-pOqqis23GBlDs628hB9P3yk/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we talk about Loop Hero, Bethesda and Microsoft, Monster Hunter, Life Is Strange, and much more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13oR0Uw9_aYxzMcp0JnPj7xcCHCjBBdhswvT8So20BJo/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we discuss the Outriders demo, the Sony State of Play, Pokémon Legends Arceus, Epic Games acquires Fall Guys developer Mediatonic, Final Fantasy VII, and much more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sE7y-p4ZjTG4vlPXGa09oOMoa4z5tXmOWCTkY2Hfy1w/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we wait and see what happens with the games announced during the Nintendo Direct and BlizzCon. We also discuss Nvidia’s CMP Ethereum mining GPUs, Xbox’s new FPS Boost feature, and Silent Hill rumors. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nQK2TwcmJx7gRned7MWgLb0OB-8yDMY-a3wdSMk4L5c/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we discuss the CD PROJEKT RED ransomware hack, WB Games’ Nemesis System patent, Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to PC, Six Days in Fallujah, and more! (Technical difficulties near the end of the show) Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rz1ZsAWdcVWWcq2jflvKDbksHCfND2LGpa3EOzTBMvk/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we talk about the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Google Stadia Studios closing down, Overwatch 2, Diablo 4, Prince of Persia, Goldeneye, Persona 5 Royal, Grim Dawn, and MUCH more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HxZAED_3K_KA6f2Aw0dS–0ulL7kMegv4SJjcsoHLUM/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HxZAED_3K_KA6f2Aw0dS--0ulL7kMegv4SJjcsoHLUM/edit?usp=sharing)

In this episode we discuss the EU investigating Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift, February’s PS+ free games, Balan Wonderland is incredible, and Grim Dawn is dope af. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wxIqAjk02EKflBoEhBzy6fafkax3VWyESotvcPfEJik/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we discuss the Xbox Live Gold price increase and immediate retraction, Games with Gold for February, Vicarious Visions merged into Blizzard, the Mortal Kombat Tournament disqualification controversy, Resident Evil Village, and more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18hW9AkVXhbBYM8HBNAzN60DJknnzbH0NWr_HxjY-GeY/edit?usp=sharing

We discuss this week’s happenings with CD PROJEKT and Cyberpunk 2077, Ubisoft is developing the next open world Star Wars game, Jedi: Fallen Order’s next-gen optimization update, the Mortal Kombat movie reboot, and more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6gtb3f-sxFGA9jHmWGCuIocxzWvulFFrDSAt9FdKhw/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we nail down our top 10 games of 2020, Minecraft Earth is closing down, Nintendo acquires Next Level Games, and Bethesda teases an Indiana Jones game. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UHGa0Fc0cTAM553J3bZLmbIYfCMtfAPA0wrtJRScpN0/edit?usp=sharing

2020 is over, and we discuss ALL the games we’d played throughout the year, preparing for our Game of the Year top-10 list.

Welp, we gotta have a long discussion about Cyberpunk 2077… We also discuss some of the winners and the news coming out of The Game Awards. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SUFN7Ei63Cb3H2VCepI3gqCOWcPgs5pBUQRSCXEGDxg/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we discuss the winners of the 2020 Golden Joystick Awards, December’s PlayStation Plus free games, December’s Xbox Games With Gold, New The World Ends with You game, and more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qivs_KoxiSbS_85giDWwtiWpYp0wm2RMZgs3x5ZDpWg/edit?usp=sharing

We discuss the nominees for The Game Awards 2020, Bugsnax, Pokemon, as well as IO Interactive’s new James Bond project, Capcom’s ransomware attack and leaks, and much more. It’s gonna be a long one. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V-zQehlFK6ZBvCj3cGzBKvP0u_Vsf2yUuKpqXtb9IKs/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we talk about the Twitch DMCA situation, Apple’s M1 chip event, AEW publishing their own wrestling game, Wasabi played Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and much more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11-EOu5mYWDj_qMEvNrMwx3D1bsR7FQSBkQuM8UvgiZk/edit?usp=sharing

Today is, without question, the most important day of the year. Celebrations in the streets as N7 Day sees the confirmation of Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The launch of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 is right around the corner. Video games are happening. Peep the Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1agQ2IA2Bq44MCvrfXvjwk6u_VSl0DbHrJ456G-H2SPo/edit?usp=sharing

Cyberpunk 2077 got delayed (again), Far Cry 6 got delayed, Destruction All-Stars got delayed. Halo Infinite might be in trouble, Netherlands bans FIFA loot boxes, Radeon RX 6000 Series, Nintendo Direct Mini, and much much more. We’ve got a lot to talk about. Peep the show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1septqlyNsEt_D2IZRvv6L8IkR1tWsdxciQagWPvkj9c/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode we talk about the forced advertisements in NBA 2K21, Stadia Creative Director’s hot takes, Wasabi tried Stadia, Ghost of Tsushima Legends, Black Ops Cold War, and much more. Peep the show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3PNAUeOVj8GgmpCHFN5Vf_AQu2qjwhL4coizY5Xb_A/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode we talk about Final Fantasy VII Remake, Star Wars Squadrons, Hades, PlayStation 5’s User Interface, Rockstar Dundee, PS5 chat moderation, and much more. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-E-9oRmCiNNsrPSihZQzU3vdW81Bl5BoY4cdx_oXh10/edit?usp=sharing

It’s a BIG news week for PlayStation 5. We talk about the PS5 hardware breakdown, the PS5’s backwards compatibility, and the Japanese hands-on impressions of the PS5 and its DualSense controller. Oh, also that AMD Zen 3 thing happened. We played some Phasmophobia, and Wasabi is DONE with Genshin Impact. Peep the Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R-yrADPrFbPlHXE8uJ9HhHZGPnnfR5Ljc9LIMZqsTbA/edit?usp=sharing

We talk about the crunch at CD Projekt RED, the huge character update to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Spider-Man Remaster, Genshin Impact, and much much more! Peep the show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A1ODewuu-ab5VyqnI1InHpW9Uf5-1ZsUg1aKKBtHRj0/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode we talk about the effects of the Coronavirus, E3 2020 is cancelled, the full specs of the Xbox Series X, Resident Evil, and Indie games for the Nintendo Switch. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaIGZQxq8SnBaMcqQe1OaiTxdnilwgn_VJkqkC6FPbs/edit?usp=sharing

Activision releases a new Call of Duty Battle Royale, Ace Combat 7 is basically a Kojima game, Horizon Zero Dawn is coming to PC, and Covid 19 is still scaring everyone. Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13bonWiWr1ZvT_Pyt8BO30yx8k-4AifLTNCgDDm3td40/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we discuss the top 5 Metroidvania games, the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, Death Stranding, Pokemon, Halo, and more! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mi4wln_m49aLuKxd7_yzAbo9BThwRhUDWWanES1BUxI/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Nintendo continues to disappoint, Microsoft continues to excite, and Coronavirus continues to spread… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ti2YHTkP8SykCFFbz3TaqakfS7IE0BWT6Mhcz5TuJhQ/edit?usp=sharing

NOTE: We unfortunately lost part of our show, but were able to salvage most of it. View our show notes for the rest of our talking points. Life happened, Rick’s a married man, Wasabi is bought some Chinese handhelds, and fuckin’ video games man… Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5wjSY2TqfTguHZ3fd4tN2esrjw65soZvGYnTNNv0_M/edit?usp=sharing