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Ep 471 - This week we're joined by special guest Henk Rogers to talk about his history with Tetris and introducing RPGs to Japan. We catch up with Marathon and Mario Kart, and Huber is obsessed with Mandragora.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdNMsgp4...
The team behind Blasphemous is making a new side-scrolling Ninja Gaiden, and we got a quick taste of it. Huber and Bloodworth are here to share their early thoughts on Ragebound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFvBreymOpI
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in Summer of 2025.
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast. We're looking to get Huber's thoughts on Mandragora and Damiani is ready to share his impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X. Plus, there's that Mario Kart World Direct happening in the morning before we shoot. We also have a very special interview with Henk Rogers this week. Although that was pre-recorded, so no question submissions for that, sorry.
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We're joined by Shuhei Yoshida who voices one of the characters in Promise Mascot Agency to try describe this zany and creative blend of open world exploration, business management, out of control characters, and a surprisingly great story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_c7pCJguI
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2025-04-14 16:01:15 +0000 UTC
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We avoid saying too much, but we're in awe of the masterwork of design in Blue Prince, sharing our thoughts so far with this week's guest and indie advocate, Shuhei Yoshida.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfbklxR7tME
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2025-04-13 16:01:05 +0000 UTC
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Don got to play Switch 2! He's here to share his hands-on perspective on Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, mouse controls, and getting a massage on your pants.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11f0-tfWPYA
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Ep 470 - Shuhei Yoshida spent over 30 years leading teams at PlayStation. Now he's helping indies on his own, and he's here to talk about Switch 2, Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, and whatever else we can come up with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWTzHlC_vrE
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Ep 470 - Shuhei Yoshida spent over 30 years leading teams at PlayStation. Now he's helping indies on his own, and he's here to talk about Switch 2, Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, and whatever else we can come up with.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZh9s1qCVgw
0:00 - Intro
2:28 - Catching Up With Shu
8:27 - Shuhei's Thoughts on ...
NINTENDO HAS FORSAKEN WATER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5vjsCaaPB8
The new version of The Talos Principle has a level editor! And that means Isla can make insane puzzles to torture Huber and Jason Wishnov! Huber's special fear is lasers, so this puzzle is all about them!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar-GXZ2wf08
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast with Shuhei Yoshida. We're going to get all of Shu's thoughts on what he thinks on the Switch 2's big reveal. Plus, this week just happens to see the release of two games he's very excited for: Blue Prince and Promise Mascot Agency. So, I'm looking forward to fun discussions on those games as well. Shu is planning to be with us for the entirety of the episode, but don'...
2025-04-07 23:21:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Isla and Jason got together with Blue Prince creator Tonda Ros to give their impressions and talk about the architecture of this masterpiece of a game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-av90bOaAnI
Bloodworth got to play Metroid Prime 4 at the Switch 2 reveal event and shares his first thoughts on the opening scenario, performance, and playing with mouse controls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHwb7mAtJOE
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2025-04-07 16:01:22 +0000 UTC
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Bloodworth has put in some solid time with DK's all new 3D adventure, smashing through the earth to find secrets galore!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwSFz0aInKA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF3zLqiH-PA...
Bloodworth played a bunch of Mario Kart World on Switch 2, and he's got all the details on the new Knockout Tour, open world, new mechanics, costumes, and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZxI_161wa0
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Slightly belated community creations as we get ready for Switch 2. Join our $10 contributor tier to show off your work next month! (Streamed Apr 1, 2025)
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2025-04-05 04:52:58 +0000 UTC
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Ep 469 - Bloodworth played 10 Switch 2 games, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4. He's here to tell us how they play as we wrap up our thoughts on the Direct and talk about prices and tech. Plus, our thoughts on South of Midnight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF3zLqiH-PA
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Ep 469 - Bloodworth played 10 Switch 2 games, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4. He's here to tell us how they play as we wrap up our thoughts on the Direct and talk about prices and tech. Plus, our thoughts on South of Midnight.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSFDhiEK2Ss
0:00 - Intro
3:24 - Switc...
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The next 4-player co-op shooter from the creator of Payday and GTFO involves meticulous planning, breaking into vaults, hacking brains, and making your escape. Bloodworth has all the details from his time playing at GDC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcM8KSVzB1s
Coming: When it's ready.
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast. This week is all about the Switch 2 and South of Midnight, so you may want to wait to find out what Nintendo's got cooking before submitting your questions. Also, heads up: because it's such a huge week, we'll be releasing the public episode on Friday similar to how we do for SGF and The Game Awards.
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The new Doom is almost here, and after getting a couple hours with the new mechanics, Huber has never been more ready to rip and tear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkOTTB9B468
Coming May 15th to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Ep 468 - Why not have one more Nintendo Direct right before the big Switch 2 reveal party? We check out The First Berserker: Khazan and Atomfall, and Blood's back with tales to tell from GDC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTEJ3f34RUM
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2025-03-30 16:01:07 +0000 UTC
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Ep 468 - Why not have one more Nintendo Direct right before the big Switch 2 reveal party? We check out The First Berserker: Khazan and Atomfall, and Blood's back with tales to tell from GDC.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU5_ah7zMS0
0:00 - Intro
5:59 - One More Nintendo Direct for Switch 1
1:18:24 - The First Berserker: Khazan Impr...
Just before the Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo offers a fairly solid look at what's still to come for the original Switch. (Streamed Mar 27, 2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrD6Emwhw5A
0:00 - Pre-Show
9:53 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
12:04 - No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
13:33 - Raidou Remastered: The...
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast. I am back from GDC with plenty to talk about, from panels to games to concerts and more. Plus, we'll be digging into Atomfall and The First Berzerker: Khazan.
Type your question, topic, or game in the comments below. If your entry is not selected, feel free to submit it again the following week. We appreciate your support and are grateful for each and every submission, if we'r...
Gabby comes in early to put WWE 2K25's character creator through its paces, then our new champion SuperDefault holds his own in the ring, and finally we run very slowly across "The Island."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTAfJJN7pMg
Check out the full archived video here: 2025-03-24 23:46:48 +0000 UTC
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Ep 467 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and Huber and Gabby have lots of mixed feelings about it. We talk about highlights from the Future Games Show. Huber played 33 Immortals, and we've got the February sales report.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z84xDjSuXrk
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2025-03-23 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Ep 467 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and Huber and Gabby have lots of mixed feelings about it. We talk about highlights from the Future Games Show. Huber played 33 Immortals, and we've got the February sales report.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfSA0PbYA60
0:00 - Intro
2:41 - Future Games Show Highlights
58:24 - Assas...
Isla gets in "10 more minutes" of Monster Hunter Wilds before we hit the slopes in Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OLR6L6sZI4
Check out the full archived video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOqjaQEuqDQ
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