Episodes

  • The Best Zelda Moments of All Time

    The Best Zelda Moments of All Time
    Oct 8 2024
    Nintendo is rounding out the life cycle of its beloved Switch console with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, an exciting installment that not only returns to the classic top-down perspective of the classic games but also finally makes Princess Zelda the star for a change. The latest episode of POWER-UP, the video game podcast from Den of Geek, reviews the new game and breaks down why it's the "thinking gamer's" Zelda game. In our jam-packed second segment, host Sam Stone is joined by Den of Geek games expert Matthew Byrd to look back on almost 40 years of this celebrated franchise. They discuss their favorite moments of all time, including the boss battles they'll never forget and the dungeons they love to replay to this day. They even take on the task of picking their favorite Zelda games ever as well as the most underrated. And as a special Spooky Season treat, they also chat about the scariest moments in Zelda history. This is the Zelda celebration you've been waiting for! This episode is also powered by Razer. In a special PC Gaming segment, the podcast looks at Razer Cortex and how the free app can help you keep your gaming rig in tip-top shape for longer so that you're not having to upgrade expensive components so soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Must-Play Games for Fall & Holiday 2024

    Must-Play Games for Fall & Holiday 2024
    Sep 24 2024
    This Fall and the holiday season promise to bring plenty more heavy hitters to consoles and PC. This week, Nintendo releases a brand-new Legend of Zelda game called Echoes of Wisdom---the first entry to star the titular Princess Zelda---while Xbox will release Shattered Space, a major expansion for Starfield, at the end of September. October brings with it the long-awaited remake of Silent Hill 2, a new Call of Duty installment, the Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred expansion, and the highly-anticipated Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Headlining the holidays are a new Mario & Luigi RPG title, an Assassin's Creed game finally set in feudal Japan, the very impressive looking STALKER 2, and of course Xbox's biggest release of the year: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from Wolfenstein studio MachineGames. With so many games still coming up, it might be difficult to know which titles you need to jump on first. But we've got you covered! In the latest episode of POWER-UP, the video game podcast from Den of Geek, host Sam Stone and Games Editor Matthew Byrd dig into the fall release schedule and pick their top 10 must-play games for the rest of 2024. This episode is powered by Razer. In a special PC Gaming segment, the podcast breaks down some of the big things you might not know about Razer Cortex, the free app designed to make your day-to-day PC gaming journey better than ever before. Part of a series of segments meant to guide players to the ultimate PC gaming experience with help from Razer software, both hardcore enthusiasts and casual gamers will want to tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Star Wars Games: Outlaws & Beyond

    Star Wars Games: Outlaws & Beyond
    Sep 13 2024
    The second episode of POWER-UP, the brand-new video game podcast from Den of Geek, explores the past, present, and future of Star Wars games. At the top of the episode, we review Star Wars Outlaws, including our thoughts on the game’s third-person stealth action gameplay and level design, the many new and returning characters, and all the nerdy easter eggs and references in between. We also give the game our very first Power Score—find out where the game lands on our review scale. Then host Sam Stone is joined by Den of Geek editor-in-chief John Saavedra for a deep-dive discussion not only about what’s next for Star Wars games—including a detailed breakdown of every game currently in development—but also status updates on all the latest rumors and their wishlist of series they’d love to see make a comeback in the near future. Want to hear more about Respawn’s next Jedi game and what the heck is going on with that Knights of the Old Republic remake? Want to reminisce about the days of Rogue Squadron, Rebel Assault, and The Force Unleashed? This is the episode you’re looking for! ____ This episode is powered by Razer. In a special PC Gaming segment, Sam walks viewers through Razer Cortex, a free app designed to make your day-to-day PC gaming journey better than ever before. We talk about some of the biggest challenges PC gamers face today—including managing multiple game launchers and libraries, properly optimizing your games, and finding the best gaming deals—and how Razer Cortex can easily address these issues so you can just get back to playing! The first in a series of segments meant to guide players to the ultimate PC gaming experience with help from Razer software, both hardcore enthusiasts and casual gamers will want to tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • The Legacy of Daybreak Games

    The Legacy of Daybreak Games
    Aug 23 2024
    For the inaugural episode of POWER-UP, Den of Geek is proud to partner with legendary developer and publisher Daybreak Games. POWER-UP talks to the developers behind six of the longest-running MMOs ever---DC Universe Online, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Magic: The Gathering Online, and The Lord of the Rings Online. Filmed in front of a live audience at Mission Brewery in San Diego, the episode dives into the history of each title as well as what the future holds for these online worlds. Highlights include: - The first details on DCUO's upcoming Harley Quinn vs. Apokolips expansion - The inside scoop on the dangers that await in LOTRO's upcoming Legacy of Morgoth expansion - A look back at 25 years of EverQuest and 20 years of EverQuest II - Breakdowns of everything new in Dungeons & Dragons Online and Magic: The Gathering Online Featured guests: - Jenn Chan, Head of Studio, Darkpaw Games (EverQuest & EverQuest II) - Rob Ciccolini, Head of Studio, Standing Stone Games (Lord of the Rings Online & Dungeons & Dragons Online) - Ryan Spain, Creative Director, Daybreak Games (Magic: The Gathering Online) - Chad Brown, Lead Designer, and Kenn White, Lead Producer, Dimension Ink Games (DC Universe Online)The first episode also includes a bonus interview with Kenneth Thrower, the Director of Grading (Video Games & Home Video) at CGC, who walks us through the ins and outs of gaming collectibles and how to get them professionally graded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins