Episodios

  • Final Fantasy's Dawntrail Vacation (FFXIV: Dawntrail, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Apex Legends)

    Final Fantasy's Dawntrail Vacation (FFXIV: Dawntrail, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Apex Legends)
    Jul 9 2024
    Carrie takes a trip to the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion and explains why some of the criticism of the new content is off the mark, and the best way for new players to enter the game. Summer Games Done Quick raises over $2.5 million, taking its lifetime total beyond $50 million (also a dog hit a homer in Ken Griffey Jr Presents Major League Baseball). Apex Legends is evolving its battle pass by splitting it in two and charging players twice in a naked greed play by EA. Brad raves about Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and explains why it's a great introduction to the 40K universe.
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    1 h y 13 m
  • Disrespectful Behavior (Dr. Disrespect admission, Art of Rally, Kong Dong)

    Disrespectful Behavior (Dr. Disrespect admission, Art of Rally, Kong Dong)
    Jul 2 2024
    Dr Disrespect admits Twitch ban due to messages with minor in the direction of being inappropriate. Dr Disrespect continued to send sexually explicit messages to minor after their age was known, former Twitch employee says. Donkey Kong could have been called Kong Dong, Nintendo court documents state.Brad returns to Art of Rally and finds a lot to love in this minimalist rally racer. We prognosticate who will win the briefcases at Money in the Bank this weekend.
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Git Gud, Scrubs! (Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Steam Next Fest)

    Git Gud, Scrubs! (Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Steam Next Fest)
    Jun 25 2024
    Brad and Carrie discuss the demos that stood out to them during the most recent Steam Next Fest. Brad is checking out space grand strategy civ Endless Space 2. Elden Ring publisher calls out Shadow of the Erdtree players struggling with the difficulty of the DLC. Carrie gives her impressions of thatgamecompany's newest release, Sky: Children of Light.
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    58 m
  • DEI Banana (Banana Game, Nintendo Direct Reactions, Metroid Prime 4)

    DEI Banana (Banana Game, Nintendo Direct Reactions, Metroid Prime 4)
    Jun 19 2024
    We react to the summer Nintendo Direct, including thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 footage, Mario & Luigi Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and the shocking return of Marvel vs Capcom 2. We discuss Epic acknowledging the issue with Fortnite's free cars being more dangerous than paid ones. Paradox Interactive cancels Life by You. Meme clicker game Banana nears 850,000 concurrent players - why is this happening? Carrie details why Shin Megami Tensai V: Vengeance is a great jumping-in point for the series.
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    1 h y 12 m
  • What We Thought of Summer Game Fest 2024 (AC: Shadows, Dragon Age Veilguard, Gears E-Day)

    What We Thought of Summer Game Fest 2024 (AC: Shadows, Dragon Age Veilguard, Gears E-Day)
    Jun 11 2024
    The crew shares their overall impressions of the major presentations from this year's Summer Game Fest. We then dive into the games we're most excited about from the event, including Astro Bot, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Wanderstop, UFO50, Possessor(s), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Street Fighter 6 Season 2, Gears of War: E-Day, Perfect Dark, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Metaphor: Re Fantazio.
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Capitalist Pig BS (Assassin's Creed Shadows, Diablo IV Season 4, Upcoming 2024 Games)

    Capitalist Pig BS (Assassin's Creed Shadows, Diablo IV Season 4, Upcoming 2024 Games)
    May 27 2024
    In this episode, we discuss the faux outrage surrounding the Assassin's Creed Shadows announcement, highlighting how the situation is both amusing and sad. Carrie and Brad share their most anticipated games for the remainder of 2024. Microsoft executives are reportedly advocating for a flexible approach regarding which Xbox games can launch on PlayStation. Sony names two new CEOs to replace Jim Ryan. Take-Two's boss claims that the publisher has not shut down the studios behind OlliOlli and Kerbal Space Program 2. Brad talks about the incredible fun he is having with the new Diablo IV season and the Loot Reborn update.
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    1 h y 10 m
  • Won't Some Please Thing of Phil Spencer? (Xbox Closures, Hades II, EA Ads, V Rising)

    Won't Some Please Thing of Phil Spencer? (Xbox Closures, Hades II, EA Ads, V Rising)
    May 14 2024
    In this episode, Brad and Carrie dive deeper into their experiences with Hades II early access, sharing more detailed thoughts after spending additional time in the game. Brad explores V Rising but questions if survival games are his thing. Carrie returns to the Capital Wasteland, revisiting Fallout 3 after several years.

    The gaming industry faces significant changes as Xbox shuts down several Bethesda studios, including the developers of Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush. Arkane's boss criticizes Microsoft executives for these closures. Xbox Studios' boss emphasizes the need for smaller, award-winning games, despite closing Tango Gameworks. Xbox President addresses the studio closures, stressing the long-term health of the business. Discussions around Call of Duty on Game Pass and a potential price hike are ongoing. Concerns about Xbox leadership's consistency in rewarding success versus failure are raised.

    In other news, Helldivers 2 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews. Sony issues refunds for Ghost of Tsushima PC orders after implementing a new PSN requirement. EA's CEO discusses the interest in using AI to speed up game development and the potential inclusion of in-game ads in AAA titles. GameStop considers buying graded Pokémon Trading Card Game singles.
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    1 h y 36 m
  • GOTY Shock Drop (Hades II, Helldivers II Fiasco, Private Division Closure)

    GOTY Shock Drop (Hades II, Helldivers II Fiasco, Private Division Closure)
    May 7 2024
    Supergiant Games surprised everyone by releasing Hades II in early access, and Brad shares his initial impressions of this highly anticipated title, which is poised to become one of the year's biggest hits. Additionally, Brad uncovers a hidden gem in Minishoot Adventures, as we wonder why we don't see more games dip into the classic Zelda-style well.

    Meanwhile, we delve into the absurdity of the Helldivers II saga, recounting the series of events that led to its controversial week and Sony's complete own goal for no real tangible gain

    In other industry news, there's upheaval at Private Division as the vast majority of its staff reportedly face layoffs by Take-Two. Square Enix also appears to have canceled games, signaling a shift towards a more selective approach in the future.
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    1 h y 1 m