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The Ocarina of Time Remake has finally been revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, and Sean’s favorite game of all-time looks like it’s getting the remake he’s always wanted. Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct may as well have been called the Ocarina of Time Direct — and the guys are perfectly fine with that. They break down everything shown from the Ocarina of Time Remake, including its graphical style, gameplay changes, expanded dialogue, voice acting, and just how closely Nintendo appears to be sticking to the original N64 classic. Plus, the guys share their impressions of the Final Fantasy Resonance demo, Kevin has finished Darksiders II, Sean has already jumped into Darksiders III, and they wrap up the rest of the week’s gaming news.

Start - 00:00

Why Are Toilet Seat Openings So Big? - 3:35

Fantasy Football Draft Results - 7:45

Beating Darksiders II - 17:25

Sean Jumped to Darksiders III - 23:20

Final Fantasy Resonance Demo is REALLY Good - 32:35

Ocarina of Time Remake / Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct - 46:40

News Wrap-Up - 1:20:20

Rockstar FINALLY pulled the curtain back on what is potentially the most anticipated video game release of all time. GTA VI's Extended Look showed off over 26 minutes of brand new footage, and it somehow looks even BETTER than everyone anticipated. The guys run through all their thoughts on the mind-blowing graphical fidelity, it seemingly running near 60FPS, gunplay, car-jacking, disguises, mini-games, character switching, voice acting, and much more. Other topics include Kevin finally getting into (and LOVING) Darksiders 1 & 2, his first time playing Madden in 4 years, another PlayStation live-service game on the brink of cancellation, and highlights from Geoff Keighley's Gamescom Opening Night Live!

Start - 00:00

Beating Halo: Campaign Evolved (It Was Meh) - 4:30

Kevin's Favorite Issues/Bugs in Madden 27 - 8:30

Fantasy Football Draft Prep Interlude - 16:30

Kevin Finally Played, & Loved, Darksiders - 27:15

But He's IN LOVE w/ Darksiders 2 - 41:15

GTA VI Extended Look - 53:00

Horizon: Hunters Gathering is in Big Trouble - 1:11:25

Gamescom ONL Highlights - 1:13:55

News Wrap-Up - 1:29:55

The guys return after a summer break due, in all honesty, to the incredibly frustrating state of video games that all came to a head around a month ago. They touch on this to kick off the show, before catching up on things over the past few weeks across all forms of media. These include their thoughts on The Odyssey, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Kevin's absolute slog of a journey to the Crosscode Platinum, the DELIGHTFUL Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2, and Kevin's time so far with the highly anticipated Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Start - 00:00

Gaming Needs To Be Fun Again - 4:45

Spider-Man Brand New Day SPOILER-FREE Review - 8:55

The Odyssey Lived Up To The Hype - 23:55

Kevin Will No Longer Defend Karate Kid 3 - 40:15

Ryan Hurst Out as Kratos, Batista In?... - 45:55

Kevin's Crosscode Platinum - 51:35

PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars DLC - 1:00:00

Halo: Campaign Evolved is...Fine? - 1:03:15

News Wrap-Up - 1:14:20

Xbox's "reset" is here. With it came news that 3,200 employees with Xbox (15% of all employees) will be losing their jobs, 5 studios will be departing Xbox, Xbox lost 64 cents of every dollar invested, along with significant downstream impacts. Not content to let Xbox have all the fun, PlayStation announced that they are killing physical disc production in January 2028. This, understandably, resulted in what is probably the biggest public relations disaster in PlayStation history. The guys dive into all the depressing news of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad past week and a half in the world of video games.

Start - 00:00

Good Job, Good Effort USMNT - 2:15

Kevin Can't Spell "Odyssey"? - 4:30

The Adventures of Elliot Platinum - 13:10

CrossCode Early Thoughts - 17:30

Revisiting Mario Maker & SNES - 22:45

Xbox Implodes - 27:30

PlayStation Kills Physical Discs - 48:05

GTA 6 Preorder & New Game Info - 1:04:15

News Wrap-Up - 1:16:35

THIS is why XBOX fans can't have nice things... Within days of what was largely viewed as a great XBOX Games Showcase, the wheels started falling off. Asha Sharma kicked things off with her "major reset" letter giving a brutally honest look at the XBOX business, then the reports started flooding in about major layoffs coming, studio shutdowns (including Ninja Theory who JUST ANNOUNCED a new game), longtime execs leaving, and on and on... As PC Gamer put it, "XBOX speedruns 'we're so back' to 'its so over' at a speed previously thought impossible." Other topics include Valve revealing the ridiculously high price of the Steam Machine, lots of updates on the biggest games from Not-E3 Week, Kevin's thoughts on beating 007 First Light, and the brothers' review of The Adventures of Elliot.

Start - 00:00

THE KNICKS DID IT!!! - 2:10

Happy 35th Birthday, Sonic - 4:20

GTA VI Preorders - 10:50

Bullet Ballet? - 30:10

Kevin Beat 007: First Light - 31:20

The Adventures of Elliot Review - 44:40

XBOX Layoffs & Studio Closures - 1:06:20

Valve's Steam Machine Costs How Much?!? - 1:17:00

Game Info Updates Post-Not-E3 - 1:23:55

News Wrap-Up - 1:40:40

Let's just cut right to the chase - Not-E3 Week just delivered in an incredible way! In the span of one week we got reveals for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, God of War Laufey, Resident Evil: Veronica, AND the freaking remake of Ocarina of Time! There is A LOT to discuss, and the guys are here to walk through all of it!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Kevin Hates Sports - 1:50

Sean's NFG/Yellowcard Concert - 4:15

Kevin's Cats Say Hello - 6:50

Beating Elementallis - 7:35

Mina the Hollower - 14:15

Kevin Started 007: First Light - 21:35

PlayStation State of Play - 30:25

Summer Game Fest - 58:45

XBOX Games Showcase - 1:30:15

Nintendo Direct - 1:49:35

Housemarque has gone and done it again! Saros is easily in the running for Game of the Year, and it is also the best game that Housemarque has created up to this point. The guys are here to give their full thoughts on it after 20+ hours.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Lack of Comedy Movies - 2:15

Giants NFL Draft Talk - 8:35

GameStop is Buying eBay?? - 14:50

Saros Review - 21:00

News Wrap-Up - 57:45

Jim Ryan's legacy at PlayStation is not exactly looked upon fondly. Over the last week, that legacy took another brutal hit when Shuehei Yoshida opened up about his exit from PlayStation after 31 years. Long story short, he was forced out by Jim Ryan for not just blindly following along with some "ridiculous things" that came from Jim himself... Meanwhile, over at Xbox, new CEO of Microsoft Gaming Asha Sharma announced the first good news that Xbox fans have had in quite a long time. Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC are DROPPING in price, after recently being raised to $30 and $16.50 respectively. The new prices ($23 per month for Ultimate and $14 per month for PC) are still higher than they were 6 months ago, and this decrease also means that COD will no longer come to Game Pass on Day 1, but this is still a win for fans of Xbox. Other topics discussed include the guys' thankfulness for the reception of their Saint Slayer review, their thoughts on the Mario Galaxy movie and WrestleMania 42, Sean's time with Mouse: PI for Hire, and Kevin's excitement after playing the Replaced demo.

Start - 00:00Housekeeping - 00:10THANK YOU FOR WATCHING THE SAINT SLAYER REVIEW!!! - 1:45The Mario Galaxy Movie Was Good! - 6:50WrestleMania 42 Review - 8:45NFL Draft Hype - 16:25Weird Tummy Noises - 22:55More Saint Slayer Talk - 24:20Kevin Tried Oceanhorn 3 - 35:15Replaced Demo Thoughts - 39:00Sean's Platinumed RE Requiem - 44:00Mouse: PI For Hire - 46:25Jim Ryan FIRED Shuhei?!? - 55:25Game Pass Price DROP - 1:01:00News Wrap-Up - 1:09:55

400 Episodes! It seems like the time has flown by, while also feeling like the guys have been podcasting forever. To celebrate the milestone, Kevin brings a big list of his favorite factoids from the gaming industry over their 400 episodes, including the highest rated games, video game hardware releases, and the biggest stories they have covered. After this, they get back to the present to discuss the bombshell report/leak that Ocarina of Time is getting a full remake and it is out THIS YEAR, along with new leaks around the all-but-confirmed RE Code Veronica Remake!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 2:40

Welcome Back to the POOLHOUSE RECORDING STUDIO!!! - 3:50

Kevin's Fender Bender & New Vehicles - 5:45

Biggest Gaming Stories During Our 400 Episodes - 11:35

We Didn't See Mario Galaxy, Yet - 41:30

Yes, We Are Playing Saint Slayer Early - 42:55

RE Requiem Platinum Quest - 43:30

Under the Island Platinum - 51:25

Ocarina of Time Remake in 2026?!? - 53:40

RE Code Veronica Remake Leaks - 1:11:10

News Wrap-Up - 1:18:45

The first major AAA game of 2026, Resident Evil Requiem is finally here! The guys have both beaten it and they couldn't wait to give their full, SPOILER-FREE, thoughts on Capcom's newest entry in what has really become their signature franchise. Is it a contender for GOTY in a stacked 2026, or did it leave them disappointed and wanting more? Before diving deep into RE9 they also talk through reports of Bluepoint pitching Bloodborne Remake, Cory Barlog's secret game being a GOW spin-off starring Faye, the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and a new era for their viewers on YouTube...

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

New Setup/WrestleMania Talk - 2:10

Bluepoint Tried for Bloodborne Remake - 10:45

God of War Spin-off Starring Faye - 15:00

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer - 23:05

Kevin Finally Needs Glasses - 35:15

Resident Evil Requiem - 37:50

News Wrap-Up - 1:15:00

The world of video games over the past week can be summed up by the timeless Jim Halpert quote "WHAT IS GOING ON?!?". PlayStation shut down beloved developer Bluepoint Games on Thursday, and then on Friday Xbox came out and said "Hold my beer" as Phil Spencer was announced to be "retiring", and Sarah Bond "resigned" from her position as well. Oh yeah, and the new head of Microsoft Gaming has no experience in games, but most recently was in charge of Microsoft's CoreAI program, so this is probably going to go GREAT! Let's discuss.

Start - 00:00Housekeeping - 00:10Getting Stuck in the Bathroom at Work - 3:45PS6 Delayed to 2028 or 2029? - 10:25NPCs & Video Game Buildings in Real Life - 19:50Wolverine Launches September 15th - 22:35Sean Beat Clair Obscur - 26:25Kevin Platinumed Chained Echoes - 28:35Falling off GOW Sons of Sparta - 33:45Mina the Hollower's Major Control Issues - 38:00Under the Island - 44:35Bluepoint Shut Down - 51:05Spencer Out at Xbox - 1:01:00

PlayStation's State of Plays (States of Play? States of Plays?) have become so infrequent, that when they actually get announced many people's hype levels go through the roof. With last week's State of Play, it is easy to say that they absolutely delivered on that hype! At over an hour, with plenty of new game reveals, this State of Play felt like it could have been a Showcase instead. From Kena's sequel reveal, all the way to the God of War announcements, the guys are here to go over everything that Sony showed off last week!. Other topics include Sean following in Kevin's footsteps and falling in love with Clair Obscur, Kevin's thoughts after finally getting to Chained Echoes, and more!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

White Noise Machines - 3:00

Super Bowl/Football Talk - 5:45

Sean Also Loves Clair Obscur - 14:40

Kevin Loves Chained Echoes - 31:00

The GOAT State of Play - 38:25

GOW: Sons of Sparta Review In-Progress - 1:11:55

Wrap-Up - 1:19:20

Last week, Xbox held a rather impressive developer direct where they showed off, and gave release dates or windows, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln, and Fable. What is even better, though, is that all of these games will also be making their way over to PS5 in 2026 as well! The guys give their thoughts on each game, as well as the weird times we are living in with Microsoft turning into a 3rd party publisher of games on PlayStation. Other topics include Kevin beating, and loving, Clair Obscur, Nintendo's better late than never Year in Review, Circana's full year sales numbers for 2025, and lots more!Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

NFL Talk - 4:10

Royal Rumble Picks - 15:15

Nintendo Year in Review - 21:45

Ghost of Yotei - 33:50

Kevin Beat Clair Obscur - 39:20

Xbox's Developer Direct - 51:00

NPD/Circana 2025 Results - 1:01:25

Wrap-Up - 1:09:10

The time has come for one of the guys' favorite episodes of every year! IT'S TOP 10 TIME!!!!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Avengers: Doomsday Teasers - 2:20

Stranger Things Finale Thoughts - 16:50

Sean Got SCREWED By Metroid Prime 4 - 23:55

Ghost of Yotei - 33:50

Beating Rogue Prince of Persia - 36:40

Kevin Loves Expedition 33 - 38:10

Kevin's Award for "Best Game He Played in 2025, That Released in 2023, That Got an Awesome Update in 2025" - 57:05

Honorable Mentions & Most Disappointing Game - 58:55

Number 10 - 1:03:55

Number 9 - 1:10:00

Number 8 - 1:13:00

Number 7 - 1:19:45

Number 6 - 1:26:00

Number 5 - 1:30:25

Number 4 - 1:36:00

Number 3 - 1:43:45

Number 2 - 1:52:55

Number 1!!! - 2:02:35

After a month away because of scheduling issues, each of the guys going on separate family cruises, and a fun shoulder surgery for Kevin, they are back! Kevin gives his in-depth thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 after his 17+ hours with the game, they both run through their PlayStation Wrap-Up for 2025, and they cover their favorite announcements from a surprisingly good edition of The Game Awards!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Two Cruises and a Shoulder Surgery - 2:05

Fantasy Football Update - 17:00

Our PlayStation Wrap-Ups - 25:35

The Rogue Prince of Persia - 38:55

PowerWash Sim 1 & 2 - 41:55

Marvel Cosmic Invasion - 45:30

Metroid Prime 4 is Really Freakin Good - 50:45

The Game Awards - 1:18:40

Our Steam Machine Thoughts - 1:50:30

Wrap-Up - 1:53:20

The Console Wars are over, Halo is officially coming to PlayStation in 2026. As surprising as it was to see Sonic show up on Nintendo consoles, seeing Master Chief on PlayStation may be an even bigger shock considering Xbox has been Sony's biggest rival for over two decades. The guys run through all of their thoughts on the confirmation of the long-rumored remake of the original Halo, and what it means moving forward. They also cover the games that have been playing recently, and there are A LOT. Games covered include Powerwash Simulator 2, Hades 2, Oceanhorn 2, Mortal Kombat Kollection, MGS Delta, and Kevin's EIGHT new Platinum trophies...

Hades 2 is one of the highest reviewed games of 2025, and to say that the guys are in love with it would be an understatement. They give their full thoughts on Supergiant's latest after dozens of hours with the game so far.

*We apologize for the abrupt end to the podcast, but Kevin had a family emergency. Everything is okay, so that is great, but we do apologize that we didn't get to cover everything we wanted to.*

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping 00:10

Sean Finds Out What Beet Red Means... - 2:20

Sean on Taylor's New Album - 3:35

Fantasy Football Update - 13:05

Hades 2 Review - 20:05

The seemingly never-ending wait for the arrival of Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally come to pass, and Sean has 100%-ed the game! He gives his full thoughts on what is now one of his favorite metroidvanias of all time, and explains why it lived up to the hype for him! Other topics covered include the recent Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State of Play, and Kevin getting the Platinum in Metal Gear Solid Δ.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football Update - 2:00

Metal Gear Solid Δ Platinum - 16:35

Silksong Was Worth The Wait! - 24:15

Nintendo Direct Recap - 48:25

State of Play Recap - 1:14:25

Wrap-Up - 1:34:40

Kevin's nearly 10-year-long wait for the remake of his favorite game of all time has finally come to a close! Metal Gear Solid Δ is finally here and, SHOCKINGLY, Kevin thinks the game is an absolute dream come true! He goes into his full in-depth thoughts including the game's performance, his one nitpick with the game, and his overall thoughts on the newest version of his favorite game of all time! Other topics include Silksong hype levels on the eve of its release, Sean finishing the Platinum in Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, and a big leak around Sony's plans for a Switch-style version of the PS6!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football Draft!!! - 2:05

Silksong is Finally Here!!! - 12:55

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound Platinum - 25:15

Revisiting Demon's Souls - 27:30

Metal Gear Solid Δ Review - 31:45

PS6 Portable Leaks - 1:01:25

Wrap-Up - 1:14:05

The guys are back from vacation with lots to discuss! They go through everything shown at another disappointing Geoff Keighley-led showcase at Gamescom Opening Night Live, along with their thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Mina the Hollower's Demo, and the demo for Shinobi Art of Vengeance.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Mario Kart World didn't exactly blow the guys' minds at the launch of the Switch 2. Kevin was also very skeptical about DK Bananza, while Sean was excited to get his hands on it. After the glowing reviews it received, Kevin decided to take the leap. Now both of the guys run through their thoughts on the game so far (Spoiler Alert - they BOTH love it). Other topics include beating Death Stranding 2, Superman, Mortal Kombat II's new trailer, and more!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Random Musings - 4:00

We Liked Superman - 18:45

Mortal Kombat II Trailer - 35:50

Beating Death Stranding 2 - 43:00

College Football 26 - 48:45

Kevin Tried Diablo 4 - 53:10

Donkey Kong Bananza is Awesome - 54:30

Wrap-Up - 1:23:10

Kevin's most anticipated game of the year, the game that he didn't think needed a sequel, has finally arrived in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Unsurprisingly, however, after 30 hours with it so far, DS2 is his GOTY. Sean, of course, isn't playing it, so Kevin runs through all of his spoiler-free thoughts on Kojima's latest post-apocalyptic adventure. They also cover the infuriating situation at Xbox, including Perfect Dark's cancelation, studio shut-downs and layoffs, and the complete lack of any consequences for both Phil Spencer and Matt Booty.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

School of Rock Tour, New Kittens, Jurassic Rebirth, & Ugly Birds - 2:40

Street Fighter Movie Casting - 11:45

Bullet Train/Brad Pitt is a Cool Guy - 18:00

Kevin Loved F1 the Movie - 22:25

From Blue Prince to Outer Wilds - 34:00

Tears of the Kingdom - 43:55

Death Stranding 2 Review - 46:55

Xbox in Disarray - 1:13:05

Wrap-Up - 1:26:10

The Switch 2 has finally arrived! The guys have each had their hands on it for the past week so they are here to give their full thoughts on the system itself, the games, their issues, and lots more. They also run through highlights from last week's Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Kevin's Switch 2 Odyssey - 2:20

Overall Switch 2 Thoughts - 9:50

Mario Kart World - 27:55

Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition - 35:20

Sean "Beat" Blue Prince - 47:50

Summer Game Fest Highlights - 50:55

Xbox Showcase Highlights - 1:09:15

Wrap-Up - 1:19:15

It's that time of year again! With E3 dead and gone, Geoff Keighley rules the summer in video games and the time has come for the guys' annual tradition of going thru their predictions, hopes, and dreams for the event! Before that though, they run thru what ended up being a very good State of Play from Sony to kick things off!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Switch 2 Eve - 1:50

No Early Switch 2 Console or Game Reviews - 6:55

Kevin Got a Blackstone Griddle - 9:10

Sean is Hooked on Blue Prince - 19:25

Kevin isn't Hooked on DOOM 2016 - 32:45

Recapping a Really Good State of Play - 39:55

Summer Game Fest Predictions, Hopes, & Dreams - 1:13:00

Kevin had only played the demo of DOOM 2016, and tapped out mid-way through DOOM Eternal back in 2020. Despite this, he was very excited to get his hands on DOOM: The Dark Ages ever since it was first revealed. What he did not expect, though, was for it to end up his EASY Game of the Year so far in 2025. He goes deep into his thoughts after beating, and Platinuming, the game and all of his experiences across his 25+ hours of gameplay. Sean finally brought home his 100th Platinum with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which Kevin beat but won't be trying to Platinum, so the guys give their final thoughts on it, including an unintentionally hilarious final boss fight. Other topics include Superman's final trailer, TLOU Season 2's ending, and a hype check with the Switch 2 launch being only a week away.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean's Pothole Odyssey - 5:35

Superman Final Trailer Thoughts - 13:00

TLOU Episodes 5-7 - 26:45

Switch 2 Hype Check - 43:55

Platinuming Indy and the Great Circle - 48:05

DOOM: The Dark Ages is Kevin's GOTY - 58:15

News Wrap-Up - 1:16:30

The seemingly inevitable finally happened with Rockstar officially delaying GTA 6 to May 2026. To soften the blow to all fans of video games, they did also release the 2nd trailer for the game which has the guys hype levels through the roof. We also found out that hell has officially frozen over, with the announcement that Gears of War Reloaded is hitting PS5 this August. Other topics include Xbox's massive hardware price increases, the guys seeing Metallica, & their continued journey through Indy and the Great Circle.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

WE SAW METALLICA!!! - 2:20

We're the Last People to Discuss 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla - 14:00

Switch 2 Preorder Kerfuffle - 26:45

TLOU Episodes 3 & 4 - 33:35

Indy and the Great Circle - 47:20

GTA6 Trailer and Delay to 2026 - 1:01:55

Gears of War Reloaded Comes to PS5 - 1:10:25

Xbox Price Jumps - 1:14:20

Wrap-Up - 1:20:00

The first big-time Xbox first party game that the guys care about, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, has officially debuted on PS5 and both of the gents are making their way through it. They give their in-progress thoughts on the game as a whole, the first person viewpoint, Troy Baker's phenomenal job as Indy, and more. Before that though, they also go into FULL SPOILER MODE on the latest episode of The Last Of Us, as well as The Last Of Us Part 2. There was really no way to talk about this without full-blown spoilers for the show and the game, so be warned if you haven't watched or played either yet...

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

The Lost Art of the Double Cut - 3:20

Being Weird in Public - 4:55

WrestleMania 41 Review - 8:55

The Last Of Us Episode 2 ***SPOILERS*** - 25:40

Indy and the Great Circle PS5 - 55:25

News Wrap-Up - 1:09:45

Its that time of year again! News in the world of video games has slowed down after the reveal of the Switch 2, so the guys shift gears to go through their predictions for WrestleMania 41! Speaking of Switch 2 though, we did get a bit more tidbits of news since the Direct aired, so they run through some of that as well.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Kevin Went to See Minecraft... - 3:20

TLOU Season 2 Episode 1 - 11:00

Kevin Platinumed Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth - 30:55

WrestleMania 41 Predictions - 35:25

Wrap-Up - 1:10:25

The seemingly never-ending wait for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has finally ended! The guys are here to go through everything that was covered in the stream, as well as their thoughts on the show overall and whether or not they are in on Switch 2 at launch!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean is Rewatching TLOU - 2:10

Kevin Bought a PS5 Pro?!? - 3:45

Switch 2 Direct - 7:45

God of War's 20th anniversary has arrived, with Sony marking the occasion with some new merch and in-game items for Ragnarok... Not much of a celebration if you ask us. However, a new report from Jeff Grubb indicates that we may actually be getting a GOW side-story set in Greece later this year! Sony stayed in control of the headlines with the surprising announcement of a new first-party studio launch named Dark Outlaw Games. The guys dig into both of these topics, along with sales results from February, Sean's quest for the perfect game to be his 100th Platinum, Kevin naming Blade Chimera his GOTY so far, and lots more.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Kevin Went to the Smokies - 3:05

Thank God It's Spring - 17:20

John Cena's Heel Turn - 21:25

Dark Souls for Sean's 100th Platinum? - 29:30

Blade Chimera is Kevin's Current GOTY - 35:00

Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth - 39:10

God of War Returning to Greece? - 42:55

PlayStation's New Studio is Dark Outlaw Games - 49:50

NPD/Circana February 2025 - 57:50

Wrap-Up - 1:01:50

It has been a couple of weeks since the guys got together to podcast, and Kevin has been very busy playing a bunch of games in that time. He gives his thoughts on the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Beta, his 109th Platinum, the demo for Beyond the Ice Palace 2, and his newest obsession in Blade Chimera. They both also run through their thoughts on Split Fiction so far and talk through Jez Corden's newest report on upcoming Xbox next-gen hardware, as well as the much-discussed handheld.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

To Toast or Not To Toast Subs - 2:10

Sean Goes to Mardi Gras - 7:40

Quest 3 Fun - 17:15

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Beta - 20:05

The Messenger PS5 Platinum - 23:25

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Demo - 31:55

Kevin LOVES Blade Chimera - 36:10

Split Fiction - 46:00

Xbox Handheld & Next Gen Hardware News - 51:20

Wrap-Up - 58:35

Sony's latest State of Play presentation was, in our eyes, a very good one! From a dope looking new 2D Shinobi game from the developerss of Streets of Rage 4, to the fantastic looking Tides of Annihilation, as well as the reveal of Housemarque's next game, and seemingly spiritual successor to Returnal, Saros, there was a lot to get excited about! However, because the internet is the internet, not everyone feels like the same, and people need to just be mad about something no matter what. Nevertheless, the guys run through everything that was covered and give their thoughts on how the show fared overall. Oh also, Sean is an idiot and couldn't figure out how to turn his mic on for the first 45 minutes that they tried to record, so they lovingly relive that for all of you to kick things off. Enjoy!

Start - 00:00

We have made it through the first month of 2025, and the guys can confidently say that we have received our first *Great* game of the year. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, the sequel to 2021's Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, is a fantastic Metroidvania that builds and improves on almost everything from the original game, and the guys are here to give their full thoughts on it. Other topics include Sean finishing Season 2 of Castlevania: Nocturne, thoughts on the 2025 Royal Rumble, Super Bowl predictions, and final 2024 sales data for the US.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

It's Super Bowl Week! - 5:35

Royal Rumble Thoughts - 16:45

Sean Finished Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 - 25:55

Silent Hill 2 - 36:10

Ender Magnolia Review - 38:30

NPD/Circana December and 2024 Overall Numbers - 1:01:05

Wrap-Up - 1:07:05

After the longest and most thorough series of leaks for any console in the history of video games, Nintendo finally dropped a trailer revealing the Switch 2. And... it confirmed everything we already knew...... With that though, we did get some additional information including the color scheme, trial events coming in the near future, and a first look at what we can only assume to be Mario Kart 9. The guys run through everything we know so far, and where their hype levels currently sit at. They also go through the news of Sony canceling 3 live service projects, with the mind boggling stinger that for some reason Bluepoint was working on a live service God of War game.... ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING US SONY?!? Other topics include Castlevania Nocturne Season 2, Sonic 3, Suicide Squad's hilariously stupid story ending, Silent Hill 2, and lots more.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Alarms in the Middle of the Night - 5:15

Castlevania Nocturne S2 Rules - 19:15

Sonic 3 is Very Good - 30:15

LOLZ at SS Kill The Justice League Ending Spoilers - 35:45

Silent Hill 2 Scares Sean - 43:10

Switch 2 Finally Revealed - 51:15

Bluepoint/God of War Live Service Sony Stupidity - 1:16:45

Wrap-Up - 1:28:25

The time has come for what is always one of the favorite episodes of the year for the guys to record, their top 10 favorite games of the past year!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 Hype - 4:40

Switch 2 Hardware and Reveal Leaks - 13:05

More Quest 3 Thoughts From Sean - 25:30

Stanley Parable Platinum - 28:30

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection - 32:55

Honorable Mentions - 37:20

Number 10 - 50:35

Number 9 - 57:35

Number 8 - 1:03:55

Number 7 - 1:08:05

Number 6 - 1:11:25

Number 5 - 1:19:10

Number 4 - 1:26:05

Number 3 - 1:34:00

Number 2 - 1:46:35

Number 1 - 1:50:10

Over the past few years, the two editions of Keighleyfest we get each year (Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards) have been overhyped and undercooked. Amidst reports that this edition of The Game Awards would have at least two "holy sh!t" announcements, the table was set for another disappointment. However.... Geoff Keighley delivered one of his best shows ever. The guys are here to run through everything announced from Ninja Gaiden Ragebound kicking off the show, all the way to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet (that name is just not great) closing the show out as the "one more thing", as well as their thoughts on the big winners of the night.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football Update - 5:00

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Themes - 11:35

PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up - 13:00

Revisiting Celeste - 44:45

Beating Mario & Luigi: Brothership - 49:00

Astro Bot Speedrun & Winter Wonderland - 52:55

Vampire Survivors - 59:35

Kevin Loves Iron Meat - 1:04:15

Kevin Isn't Sold on Tri-Breaker - 1:10:45

Recapping The Game Awards - 1:15:00

Wrap-Up - 2:04:30

The time has come for the guys to take part in their yearly tradition of predicting all the winners for the upcoming 2024 version of The Game Awards!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football Sucks - 2:20

Kevin's 30th Anniversary DualSense - 6:05

Mario & Luigi Brothership - 8:55

The Game Awards Predictions - 21:40

Wrap-Up - 1:05:05

Mario & Luigi Brothership was the last major release of the year that the guys were excited to get their hands on, and they did just that about two weeks ago. Kevin has put nearly 35 hours into the game, while Sean has played a great deal less. They both give their thoughts on their time with it so far, and dive into how it compares to some of the other Mario RPG games that they have played. Also, for the first time in a long time, there was some actual gaming news to discuss! Sony may be looking to acquire FromSoftware, Phil Spencer says no games are off limits in terms of migrating over to PlayStation, and Death Stranding got a surprise release on Xbox 5 years to the day from when it launched on PS4!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football Update - 2:20

This is an Xbox - 12:20

Sean's Belated 40th B-Day Trip - 14:50

Castlevania Dominus Collection - 22:10

Mario & Luigi Brothership Review - 26:20

Sony to Acquire FromSoftware?? - 1:03:40

Any Xbox Game Could Come to PS5 - 1:14:25

Death Stranding's Surprise Xbox Launch - 1:24:05 Wrap-Up - 1:29:10

The seemingly inevitable has finally happened, as Sony made it official that Concord would not be returning in any form, while also announcing that they have shut down Firewalk Studios barely a year-and-a-half after acquiring them. Neon Koi, formerly known as Savage Game Studios, was also shut down despite Sony stating that Mobile gaming remains a focus for their business. On top of all that, word broke late last week that Brian Horton, Creative Director for Insomniac's Wolverine, had left Insomniac to take over as Creative Director for Perfect Dark at The Initiative. To put it mildly, there seems to be trouble in paradise over at PlayStation, and the guys give their thoughts on all of the moves. Other topics include Kevin's shoulder surgery (!!!), Vampire Survivors, Castlevania The Dominus Collection, Bloodstained Ritual of the Night, College Football 25's continued sales dominance, and lots more!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Kevin Had Shoulder Surgery - 1:50

Fantasy Football Update - 12:30

Birthday Season for the Guys - 19:55

Sean's Vampire Survivors Platinum - 23:45

Kevin's Castlevania Dominus Collection Platinum - 26:05

Revisiting Bloodstained Ritual of the Night - 35:15

Sony Kills Firewalk and Neon Koi - 42:25

Wolverine Director Leaves for Perfect Dark - 49:50

NPD/Circana September Results - 55:25

Wrap-Up - 1:02:35

The guys are back after a few weeks away! They cover everything that has been going on the last few weeks, including 343 Industries rebranding to Halo Studios, Kevin's obsession with the Castlevania Dominus Collection, Balatro, Vampire Survivors, and so much more!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football Sucks - 3:20

Back From Our Beach Trip - 9:00

Switch Physical Game Struggles - 13:55

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Preorder Kerfuffle - 24:05

PSA: Big Games Leaving PS+ Extra/Premium - 29:40

Sean Platinumed The Plucky Squire & Astro Bot - 33:50

Vampire Survivors Platinum Journey - 42:10

Finally Trying Balatro - 45:25

Beating Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow - 48:05

Gushing About Castlevania Portrait of Ruin - 48:45

Castlevania Order of Ecclesia Almost Beaten - 53:45

343 Becomes Halo Studios - 1:03:15

NPD/Circana August Results - 1:10:00

Wrap-Up - 1:15:25

The Plucky Squire is a game that the guys have had their eyes on ever since it was announced. The concept of jumping back and forth between a children's book and the real world always sound fantastic, but how does it fare once you get your hands on it? The guys go through their full thoughts on the game and how it compares to their expectations. In other news, Sony's long-rumored State of Play finally arrived and finally delivered by showcasing a lot of titles that are, at the very least, intriguing before ending on an extremely high note. Other topics include why Kevin is living in The Truman Show, PlayStation finally announcing 30th anniversary consoles and accessories, getting the Platinum in Astro Bot, and the recent leak of the design for the Switch 2/Super Switch.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football Update - 2:15

Kevin's in The Truman Show/PS 30th Anniversary - 10:50

Concord Cost $400 MILLION?!? - 19:00

We Are So Stupid - 21:00

Astro Bot Platinum - 22:20

The Plucky Squire Review - 26:15

State of Play Recap - 50:35

"Switch 2" Design Leak - 1:30:30

Wrap-Up - 1:39:45

Sony sure has had an interesting last couple of weeks, haven't they? Sony killed Concord less than two weeks after it was released, then the critically-acclaimed Astro Bot released, and then the rollercoaster went back down again with the ill-received reveal of the PS5 Pro... The guys jump into all of it with the bulk of the time spent gushing over what a fantastic game Astro Bot is, along with Sean's thoughts on Vampire Survivors on PS5, as well as Kevin's first time playing through Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Fantasy Football - 3:30

Vampire Survivors - 13:40

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow - 21:45

Astro Bot Review - 32:10

PS5 Pro is $700?!? - 55:55

PlayStation Kills Concord - 1:14:20

Wrap-Up - 1:24:40

For the first time in a while, there is actually a decent bit of news for the guys to go through! Kevin is fully all aboard the Hype Train as several gaming outlets have gone hand-on with Metal Gear Solid Delta, and the reports are all very promising. They also go through some of the highlight announcements at both Gamescom Opening Night Live, as well as the recent Nintendo Indie & Partner Directs, and the not-so-shocking ridiculous sales numbers for College Football 25. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Labor Day Weekend Trips & Fantasy Football Draft - 1:40 Tunic Platinum - 5:55 Cult of the Lamb & Castaway - 10:05 College Football 25 - 15:25 Kevin Isn't Clicking w/ Witcher 3 or Dark Souls 3 - 17:15 MGS Delta Previews - 22:25 Gamescom Opening Night Live - 36:05 Nintendo Indie & Partner Direct Highlights - 48:30 College Football 25 Dominates July & 2024 YTD Sales - 1:06:55 Wrap-Up - 1:12:30

A few months ago, Xbox shocked the world with a series of studio closures including the beloved developer of Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks. This past week, news that was nearly as shocking broke that Krafton, publisher of PUBG and The Callisto Protocol, had acquired Tango as well as the rights to Hi-Fi Rush. On the other side of the spectrum, it was recently announced that Bungie was laying off over 200 people, canceling projects, and having some of their functions absorbed into PlayStation. Other topics include our first look at TLOU Season 2, Cody Rhodes' top 5 video games, more College Football 25 talk, and much more!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

The Obnoxiously Loud Taco Bell App Order GONG - 3:10

AI Image Creation Fun - 7:30

TLOU Season 2 Sneak Peek - 12:50

Sean Likes Golf Again?? - 19:20

Cody Rhodes' All-Time Top 5 Video Games - 23:35

Sean's Lies of P Platinum - 28:00

Alwa's Awakening - 33:00

College Football 25 - 35:55

Bungie's Massive Layoffs & Internal Issues - 43:50

Tango Gameworks Comes Back From the Dead - 52:20

NPD/Circana June Data - 55:30

Wrap-Up - 1:00:25

The news continues to trickle out of the world of video games at what seems to be the slowest rate of all time. That isn't enough to stop this podcast though! For this week's episode, the guys go through their spoiler-free thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine, overall thoughts on the MCU moving forward, Sean beating Lies of P, Kevin's time with the Visions of Mana demo, as well as the current behemoth that is College Football 25!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Kevin is Tired - 3:15

Deadpool & Wolverine Spoiler-Free - 9:15

Doctor Doom Thoughts - 21:15

Lies of P - 33:30

Shadow of the Erdtree - 44:55

Visions of Mana Demo - 52:25

College Football 25 - 1:02:35

Wrap-Up - 1:14:40

The big question around Game Pass ever since the ABK acquisition, other than "Will Call of Duty come to Game Pass?", has been "Will Xbox raise prices on Game Pass?" We now have that answer, and it is yes. The pricing isn't the only thing changing though, as Microsoft has taken the bold step of removing Day-One first party releases from all Game Pass tiers except for the most expensive option. On top of that, PC Game Pass players do get access but for almost half the cost of what console players have to pay. Is Xbox giving the middle finger to their dedicated console base? The other big topic for the week is Kevin was finally able to jump into Shadow of the Erdtree and he shares all of his thoughts after spending 28 hours in the DLC. Just like Sean, he is absolutely in love with it, and addicted to it. Other topics include the new Captain America trailer, and sales results in the US for May.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean's Dinner Cruise - 2:00

Captain America: Brave New World Trailer - 7:15

Shadow of the Erdtree is a Masterpiece - 22:30

Xbox Finally Raises Game Pass Prices - 53:20

NPD/Circana May Results - 1:03:50

Wrap-Up - 1:10:45

After a couple of weeks away on vacations, the guys have returned! They kick things off by discussing what they have both been up to in their various vacations, before getting to Shadow of the Erdtree, which Kevin hasn't had a chance to play yet. Sean, no surprise, has beaten the DLC and is here to give is full thoughts on what is being called the greatest DLC ever made. Kevin took the opposite approach to gaming over his vacation, by purchasing Switch Online's Expansion Pass and diving head first into Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga. Speaking of Mario & Luigi.... they also go through all of their favorite moments from the recent (and maybe last of the Switch era) Nintendo Direct!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean's Great Wolf Lodge Trip - 2:10

Kevin's NY Trip - 11:20

Sean Beat Shadow of the Erdtree - 37:50

Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga - 1:00:00

Nintendo Direct Highlights - 1:06:45

Summer Predictions/Hopes/Dreams Update - 1:34:40

Lengthy News Wrap-Up - 1:36:00

To say that Xbox has had a rough go of it lately would be an understatement. Because of that, Microsoft had a lot riding on their Xbox Showcase for 2024. With a true PlayStation Showcase nowhere in sight, could Xbox FINALLY get back some positive momentum? In a word, that answer was a loud and resounding YES! The guys cover everything that was announced in what was probably Xbox's best showcase of all time. From Doom: The Dark Ages, to Perfect Dark, to Fable, to Gears of War: E-Day, and everything in-between, Xbox brought the heat. Unfortunately they also have to cover Summer Game Fest Live, which may have been, in their eyes, the worst Keighley show we have ever seen. There is a lot to discuss, so let's dive right in!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Infinity War Rewatch - 2:30

Beating Paper Mario Thousand Year Door - 4:15

Bioshock Infinite - 19:25

Playing PSVR2 w/ a 5 Year Old - 21:15

Xbox's BEST Showcase Ever - 27:00

Summer Game Fest's WORST Showcase Ever - 1:16:40

Ubisoft Forward - 1:29:40

Predictions/Hopes/Dreams Results So Far - 1:33:05

Wrap-Up - 1:39:30

The time has come for one of the guys' favorite traditions on the pod, predictions hopes and dreams for what is to come in all of the summer game showcases! Before getting to that, they talk more Paper Mario, run through a decent State of Play that was saved by Astro Bot at the end, and the NPD/Circana for April 2024.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Dad Jokes & Mike the Headless Chicken - 2:05

Rubber Duckies in Jeeps? - 10:20

Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door - 15:15

AEW Fight Forever - 36:20

State of Play Recap - 42:20

NPD/Circana April Results - 1:06:25

Not-E3 Predictions, Hopes, and Dreams - 1:08:15

Wrap-Up - 1:43:40

After nearly two years of speculation, Microsoft finally gave an answer to whether or not new Call of Duty releases would come to Game Pass. The answer, is YES. While this is great for Xbox owners, Kevin believes we will look back on this decision as the final nail in the coffin for the Xbox brand as a whole. The guys also discuss their love for Animal Well, Paper Mario the Thousand-Year Door, Assassin's Creed Shadows' reveal, and much more!

Square Enix has always been a third-party developer/publisher, but over the years they have become synonymous with PlayStation. That seems to be changing in the very-near future. After announcing that both FF7 Remake and FF16 failed to hit internal targets, some questionable publishing decisions, and layoffs across the US and EU, Square Enix has announced they will be getting aggressive with more multi-platform releases. Overall this is a good thing for gamers everywhere, but the biggest question right now is what this means for the FF7 Remake project moving forward. In other news PlayStation announced that they have named not one, but TWO new CEOs to replace Jim Ryan and Interim CEO Hiroki Totoki, and the fallout from Xbox's shocking studio closures continues to reverberate through the industry. The guys also discuss playing Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Animal Well, and Sean finally trying out Tunic! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:00 PlayStation Announces TWO CEOs - 3:30 Sean Finally Tried Tunic - 12:05 Animal Well - 15:00 Tales of Kenzera: Zau - 24:25 Square Enix Getting "Aggressive" w/ Multiplatform Releases - 36:15 Xbox Studio Closures Updates - 48:45 Wrap-Up - 1:03:45

The guys were all set to have a really fun and upbeat podcast, and then Xbox threw the whole industry into a tizzy by shutting down four studios, two of which were beloved to say the least. It is yet another example of how Game Pass makes no sense as a business model, and why spending upwards of $80 BILLION on two acquisitions is only a good thing for shareholders. Once again, the frontline workers get absolutely screwed. Outside of that tirade, they also discuss the newest (and most promising so far) leaks about the successor to the Switch, Sean's Platinum for Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Kevin gushing about beating Bioshock Infinite, our first look at Henry Cavill's replacement Superman, and lots more. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Superman First Look Thoughts - 3:45 Sean's First Monster Truck Rally - 18:40 Flat Top Grill Adventures Part Deux - 22:20 Dave the Diver - 25:10 Tales of Kenzera: Zau Platinum - 27:30 Beating Bioshock Infinite - 35:10 Even More Switch 2 Leaks - 44:15 Xbox Kills Four Studios - 56:10 NPD/Circana March Results - 1:06:30 Wrap-Up - 1:12:15

In the midst of a gaming lull after finishing up FF7 Rebirth, Kevin finally decided there was a game that had been in his backlog for far too long. 11 years after it's initial release he is finally playing through BioShock Infinite. To say that he is loving the game would be an understatement, so he is here to gush about his time with the game so far. He also tried out the new metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: Zau, and likes what he has seen so far after about an hour. Other topics include Sean added another Platinum Trophy to his collection with Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, their thoughts on the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, and a discussion around the confusing topic of potentially tipping game developers. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean Got Invisalign - 2:35 NFL Draft Therapy Session - 11:40 Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer - 22:55 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Platinum - 29:05 BioShock Infinite 11 Years Late Review - 35:25 Tales of Kenzera: Zau First Impressions - 48:50 Should you be able to tip game devs? - 54:15 Wrap-Up - 59:10

The long-rumored-but-yet-to-be-officially-confirmed PS5 Pro has had even more details leak, this time around what will be required for a game to be labeled as PS5 Pro Enhanced. At this point, we seemingly know everything about this console except what it looks like, what it will cost, and when it will finally be released. We also heard from Saber Interactive that the KOTOR Remake is "alive and well" and Eurogamer unearthed the canceled Nolanverse Batman game that ended up turning into Shadow of Mordor. Other topics include the guys trip to see the eclipse at 100% totality, the first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, their thoughts on WrestleMania 40, and lots more.

Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Our Eclipse 100% Totality Experience - 2:45 Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer - 8:35 WrestleMania 40 Review - 16:30 Stellar Blade Demo - 33:35 Sean Tried Cyberpunk 2077 - 36:05 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom - 38:15 Immortals of Aveum - 44:35 PS5 Pro Enhanced Details - 51:35 KOTOR Remake is "Alive and Well" - 56:35 Shadow of Mordor Started as Nolan Batman Game - 59:35 Wrap-Up - 1:03:30

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The time has come for the guys to do their first WrestleMania predictions episode in 5 years! Clearly, they are beyond hyped for a Mania for the first time in a long time. They kick off the episode by reminiscing about their 30 years as WWE fans, before getting into their thoughts on the two-month build since the Royal Rumble, and their predictions for every match of the two night extravaganza. Start - 00:00 WrestleMania Memories - 1:05 Thoughts on the Build for WM40 - 27:45 Night 1 Predictions - 36:10 Night 2 Predictions - 1:00:05

The guys return after a couple of weeks off with lots to discuss! First, Kevin goes into detail about his week-long family trip to LA to do all the touristy stuff along with Disney, Universal Studios, and Super Nintendo World. When it comes to the news, we got more details on the yet-to-be-officially-announced PS5 Pro, including the specs for the machine and some insight into what it may actually mean for PS5 games, and some of the gaming press were able to go hands-on with Ken Levine's highly anticipated Judas. Other topics include their spoiler-free thoughts on beating FF7 Rebirth, the NPD/Circana results for February, the continued meteoric success of Helldivers 2, and more. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin's Trip to LA/Disney/Super Nintendo World - 3:55 NFG's 20th Anniversary of Catalyst - 31:50 Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Beating FF7 Rebirth - 33:15 Hello Neighbor 2 - 46:45 PS5 Pro Leaked Specs - 48:50 Judas Hands-On Previews - 58:25 NPD/Circana February Results - 1:05:25 Lengthy Wrap-Up - 1:10:00

For this week's episode, the guys invited their good friend Jayson to join them to spoil the hell out of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!

For countless fans across the globe, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the biggest video game coming in all of 2024. That includes Kevin and Sean. They are both around 20 hours or so into the game, and they are beyond hyped to give their spoiler-free thoughts on the game so far. Spoiler alert - it's their GOTY so far by a mile. Let's dig in! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Semicolons, Semi-Trucks, and Double Spacing - 1:50 Kevin Hurt his Knee by Being Old - 9:30 Platinums in PowerWash Simulator & Guacamelee 2 - 14:20 FF7 Rebirth Review - 18:20 Super Switch "Delayed" to March 2025 - 1:20:05 Nintendo's Partner Direct - 1:30:40 NPD/Circana January Results - 1:39:15 Wrap-Up - 1:42:15

After a lot of hand-wringing and fanboy consternation, Xbox finally responded to the rumors of them heading into a third-party future... with a podcast... Nevertheless, we now know the "truth" about where Xbox is headed into the future, with some of the rumors being true and some being false. The guys go into everything that was announced, as well as their thoughts on what it means for the future of the Xbox brand. On the other side of the aisle, PlayStation shared some less than stellar news about where they are headed in the next year, and we also got some new updates on Nintendo's meteoric sales numbers for the Switch. Other topics include reviewing Lords of Exile, Kevin getting a new toy, plans for their upcoming milestone, and lots more. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin's New Toy - 1:40 Episode 350 Plans - 4:25 Adventures in DualSense Repairs - 9:30 Helldivers 2 Mania - 14:50 Lords of Exile Review - 18:25 Guacamelee 2 - 37:35 Xbox's Business Update - 40:20 No Major PlayStation IP Games Before April 2025 - 56:10 Nintendo Sales Updates - 1:04:40 Wrap-Up - 1:08:50

For the first time in what seems like forever, PlayStation has spoken. Capped off by an amazing 10 minute trailer for Death Stranding 2, PlayStation showed off 15 games and delivered one of their most impressive State of Play streams ever. From Stellar Blade to Kojima's action-espionage announcement, the guys recap everything that was shown off. They also cover recent reports about PlayStation getting back in the handheld game, Starfield potentially coming to PS5, the whining around Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League living up to it's name, and lots more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Starfield and More Coming to PS5?!? - 2:50 Write-In Thoughts on Switch 2 - 13:00 Suicide Squad Overreactions - 19:30 Sean's Platinum Roundup - 24:55 Silent Hill The Short Message - 28:55 Mario vs Donkey Kong Demo - 30:25 Kevin Tried Final Fantasy 6 - 32:25 PlayStation State of Play - 38:05 New PlayStation Handheld Report - 1:24:15 Wrap-Up - 1:26:50

Sean has returned from his cruise, and he kicks the podcast off by regaling everyone with tales from his journey. The guys then get into their hopes for this week's PlayStation State of Play before getting both of their thoughts on beating and Platinuming Prince of Persia The Lost Crown. They also go over a new report on the Switch successor going with an LCD screen, as well as discussing the recent massive layoffs that have hit Xbox after completing the Activision Blizzard merger. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean's Back! - 1:45 State of Play Incoming FINALLY!!! - 12:55 Nobody Saves the World Platinum Quest - 22:25 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Platinumed - 25:20 Switch 2 LCD Report - 42:25 Xbox Massive Layoffs - 52:35 Wrap-Up - 57:00

Sean may be out of the country cruising around the Caribbean, but that doesn't mean the podcasting world comes to a halt! This week, Kevin is joined by his good friend James Soler, his brother from another mother. Topics include Xbox's impressive Developer Direct, Kevin's review of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a Metal Gear history lesson, Switch 2 talk/speculation, and lots more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Starbucks Guy - 4:10 James' Metal Gear History Lesson from Kevin - 6:25 Let's Talk About the Switch 2 - 21:25 New Super Luigi U - 32:30 Revisiting Jedi Survivor - 41:30 Ryse Son of Rome?!? - 49:45 Powerwash Simulator - 53:55 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review - 1:00:25 Xbox's Great Developer Direct - 1:26:00 NPD/Circana December and Full 2023 Results - 1:52:20 Wrap Up - 1:56:15

We've talked a lot about what an incredible year 2023 was, and the time has come to reveal our Top 10 games of the year! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean's 90s Cruise Night Question - 3:40 How Much Did Kevin Spend on Video Games in 2023? - 8:35 Sean Played A Lot of Meh Games - 15:05 Nobody Saves the World - 19:30 PowerWash Simulator Rules - 23:20 Sonic Superstars - 34:10 News Wrap-Up - 41:00 GOTY Write-Ins - 58:30 Honorable Mentions - 1:00:40 Number 10 - 1:07:00 Number 9 - 1:12:45 Number 8 - 1:19:30 Number 7 - 1:25:40 Number 6 - 1:31:30 Number 5 - 1:39:50 Number 4 - 1:43:05 Number 3 - 1:50:10 Number 2 - 1:59:15 Number 1 - 2:09:40

2023 will go down in history as one of the greatest ever in the history of video games, so for our final podcast of 2023 we wanted to take a look back at all the big releases and news throughout the year! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean Went to the Christmas Hotel - 1:45 Nintendo Wrap-Up - 6:05 PlayStation Wrap-Up - 13:55 GTA5 & PowerWash Simulator - 33:55 2023 Year in Review - 37:20 Wrap-Up - 1:16:15

The Game Awards have come and went, and once again the guys are feeling let down by a Geoff Keighley show. At over 3.5 hours long, this year's edition was easily the longest show ever put on by Geoff, and the incredibly low amount of time spent recognizing the actual winners of the awards was concerning to say the least. That being said, the guys run through all the announcements and winners from the lengthy event. #TheGameAwards Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Fantasy Football Updates - 2:30 Sean Played A LOT - 9:00 Revisiting FF7 and GTA5 - 22:35 The Game Awards Recap - 36:45 Wrap-Up - 1:27:20

2023 is drawing to a close, and that means it is time for the yearly tradition of Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards. As the guys love to do, they go through their predictions, hopes, and dreams for the reveals and announcements at the show, along with who they think the winners in each category will be. With 2023 being acknowledged as one of the greatest years ever in video games, the winners are sure to come with some with some controversy. Other topics include beating Super Mario RPG, The Last Faith, and Kevin jumping into the deep end and trying out Dragon Quest 11. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 GTA VI Trailer Thoughts - 2:45 Beating Super Mario RPG - 15:40 Beating The Last Faith - 22:25 Kevin Tried Dragon Quest 11 - 25:25 Announcement Predictions - 30:40 Winner Predictions - 51:05 Wrap-Up - 1:19:20

2023 continues to be one of the greatest years in gaming ever with last week's release of Super Mario RPG. Sean has been a fan of it for 27 years, and Kevin is playing through it for the first time and they are both in love with it. Sean also picked up the newest 2D Bloodborne-inspired game, The Last Faith, and gives his impressions of the game so far. The guys also celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ocarina of Time, answer some listener questions, and discuss the puzzling announcement of The Last Of Us Part 2 getting the remaster treatment, among other things. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping 00:10 Happy 25th Anniversary Ocarina of Time - 4:05 What % of games played in our lifetime have we beaten? - 12:05 What games do we love that have fallen into obscurity? - 22:30 Do we regret buying PSVR2? - 35:55 The Last Faith Review - 45:25 Super Mario RPG Review - 52:05 TLOU2 Remastered - 1:18:10 NPD/Circana October Results - 1:28:45 Wrap-Up - 1:33:05

Let's spoil the hell out of Spider-Man 2!

With the Mario movie making well over a billion at the global box office, we knew it was only a matter of time until Nintendo's next biggest franchise got the big screen treatment. This past week saw the inevitable announcement of a Zelda movie, with a twist that it will be live action instead of animated... To say the fanbase is a bit concerned is an understatement. Other topics include the guys both getting the Spidey 2 Platinum, GTA6 getting revealed in December, Switch continuing its march to the best selling console ever, and Sony delaying half of its planned live-service games past 2026. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin Watched The Flash (SPOILERS) - 3:30 GTA6 Trailer Confirmed for December - 17:35 Sean's Weird Dream - 22:35 Check out Mario Mondays!! - 26:05 Platinuming Spider-Man 2 - 29:10 Switch Sales Dominance - 38:25 Zelda Live Action Movie Confirmed - 46:25 Sony Delays Half of Live Service Games - 53:55 Wrap-Up - 58:25

What else is there to say? Let's jump into all things Spider-Man 2, and Super Mario Bros Wonder! Also, Kevin freaks out over the first Unreal Engine 5 footage of MGS Delta... Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean Hurt Himself Sneezing - 3:20 Super Mario Bros Wonder Review - 8:00 Spider-Man 2 Review - 24:55 MGS Delta Snake Eater First In-Engine Look!!! - 53:50 NPD/Circana September Results - 1:01:45 Wrap-Up - 1:04:55

The guys are back after a week away at the beach! It's almost time for the release of both Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros Wonder, so it's time for a hype check around both highly anticipated games. Sony recently confirmed the worst kept secret in gaming with the official announcement of the PS5 "Slim", but this hardware refresh isn't exactly what many were hoping for. They also talk through the rumors of The Last Of Us Part 2 getting the remaster treatment, Xbox FINALLY finishing their ABK acquisition, and lots more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Our Beach Trip - 2:55 Sean and Our Dad Can't Pour Gasoline - 8:15 T Swift Eras Movie - 11:45 Spider-Man 2/Mario Wonder Hype Check - 15:15 We Hate Fantasy Football - 24:45 Sea of Stars Unending Platinum Quest - 31:10 Kevin Was Confused by Final Fantasy III/VI - 36:20 The PS5 "Slim" is Official - 41:50 TLOU2 Remastered Makes Zero Sense - 52:05 Xbox Officially Owns Activision Blizzard King - 58:10 Wrap-Up - 1:03:25

After 5 years as Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO, and 30 years overall with Sony, Jim Ryan has decided to call it a career. While he was not the most charismatic leader, there is no denying that the PlayStation brand was as powerful as ever under his leadership. The big question moving forward is who will lead PlayStation going forward, and the guys have some thoughts. Other topics include Castlevania Nocturne being freaking awesome, Kevin's love for Cyberpunk 2077, Gotham Knights, the KOTOR Remake seemingly being dead, and lots more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin Got New Shorts - 4:45 Castlevania Nocturne Review - 7:45 Kevin Almost Died Go Karting - 17:40 Fantasy Football Update - 29:05 Sea of Stars - 36:20 Kevin Loves Cyberpunk 2077 - 38:20 Gotham Knights Ain't Clicking - 45:50 Jim Ryan Retires - 53:25 KOTOR Remake Tweets Deleted - 1:00:35 Wrap-Up - 1:04:40

Most weeks throughout 2023 have been devoid of any serious and important news items to discuss, but boy oh boy did this past week break that cycle! Xbox has suffered their biggest leak ever (which was their own fault), revealing their plans for the next generation of Xbox, a Series X refresh coming next year, a new controller, leaked release plans for Bethesda, and so much more. On top of that, we also got a Nintendo Direct and a State of Play on the same day! Let's dive in to the craziness of the past week. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 GTAV is 10 Years Old - 5:25 Sea of Stars Platinum Quest - 7:50 F Zero 99 - 12:25 Star Ocean Second Story Demo - 18:20 Xbox's Huge Leak - 23:05 Nintendo Direct Recap - 40:30 State of Play Recap - 1:13:30 Wrap-Up - 1:36:20

Sea of Stars is now officially the first turn-based RPG that Kevin has ever beaten, and even more shocking is the fact that he now actually seems to like the genre! Sean is at the final boss of the game, so the guys run through their final thoughts on one of the best games of 2023. Also, Eurogamer broke the news that presentations regarding the "Switch 2" took place behind closed doors at Gamescom, meaning it is time to get that hype train rolling! Oh yeah, and Kevin tried out a little indie game named Starfield... Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Happy Birthday to The Black Parade - 2:20 Fantasy Football - 5:05 Beating Sea of Stars - 14:25 Chained Echoes - 34:00 Kevin Tried Starfield... - 40:50 Kevin Loves Gears of War - 54:35 Switch 2 Gamescom Report - 57:20 Embracer Selling Gearbox - 1:06:10 Wrap-Up - 1:11:25

Five years ago a Ninja Gaiden-esque time-traveling Metroidvania in the form of The Messenger was released, and became one of the best games released that year. Sea of Stars is the second game from Sabotage Studio; a retro turn-based RPG that is a prequel to The Messenger and is also one of the highest rated games released this year. Kevin has never clicked with turn-based games, while Sean has played countless different ones, and they are both here to give their thoughts on the highly anticipated game. Nintendo also blew the lid off of Super Mario Bros Wonder with a Direct last week, which has the guys even more excited than they were after the initial announcement! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Fantasy Football Draft - 2:20 Starfield is an 88 on Metacritic - 6:50 RIP Jimmy Buffett - 12:15 Kevin Tried Cyberpunk 2077 - 13:55 Sea of Stars Review - 21:00 Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct - 43:05 PS Plus's Major Price Hike - 56:25 Wrap-Up - 1:02:05

After a few weeks away, the guys are back and better than ever. The highly anticipated Blasphemous 2 is here, and Sean gives his full thoughts on the game after beating it already and nearly getting the Platinum. They also run through all the games they have been playing over their break before diving into what was shown at Opening Night Live. Also, is hype surprisingly low for Spider-Man 2? Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin Saw Oppenheimer and TMNT - 5:20 Sean's San Jose Trip/All American Rejects & NFG - 11:20 Bat Boy & RE Village Platinums - 20:10 Walkabout Mini Golf VR - 27:55 Kevin's 100th Platinum is FF16 - 29:25 Kevin Tried Blasphemous - 34:15 Death Stranding Beaten (Again) - 36:25 Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered - 40:45 Blasphemous 2 Review - 48:45 Opening Night Live Recap - 1:01:55 Circana/NPD July Results - 1:16:55 PlayStation Accessory Announcements - 1:18:35 Is Spidey 2 Hype Low? - 1:24:05 Wrap-Up - 1:29:25

Building off the astronomical success of the Mario movie, as well as Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is rolling in money and dominating the entertainment landscape. Even with the Switch 2 on the horizon, the Switch continues its march toward becoming the number 1 console in terms of units sold. Hideo Kojima went into a bit more detail around why he chose to rewrite all of Death Stranding 2, and Rockstar finally announced Red Dead Redemption for Switch and PS4, but it isn't exactly what everyone was hoping for. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 PSA: PS5 is Discounted - 2:20 SummerSlam 2023 Thoughts - 3:10 Rewatching Castlevania - 18:00 Sean's Grill Cleaning Near-Disaster - 22:35 Oracle of Ages - 30:40 PGA 2K23 - 33:05 Kevin's FF16 Platinum Progress - 37:45 Nintendo is Dominating 2023 - 44:40 Circana/NPD June Results - 54:20 Why Death Stranding 2 was Rewritten - 59:20 Red Dead Redemption Comes to PS4/Switch - 1:03:15 Wrap-Up - 1:06:20

For seemingly endless months before the release of the Nintendo Switch, it seemed like we spent nearly every episode talking about rumor or patents of what was then known simply as the NX. With the Switch's successor, the opposite has been true. Until now... VGC broke the news from multiple reliable sources that Nintendo's next hardware launch is schedule for the second half of next year, but details about the system remain scant. What do the guys think/hope Nintendo has in store for their follow up to one of the best selling console of all time? We also got word this past week that Ubisoft has seemingly canceled the sequel to Immortals Fenyx Rising, much to the chagrin of the guys. Is Ubisoft's reliance on Assassin's Creed going the way of Activision with Call of Duty? It sure seems that way... Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin's Boating Adventure - 3:00 Bathroom Hooks - 17:10 Sean's 40th B Day Goes to Vegas - 19:40 Oppenheimer - 20:55 Final Fantasy XVI Platinum Planning Session - 25:45 Oracle of Ages - 32:40 Switch 2 Coming Late 2024 - 37:35 Fenyx Rising 2 Canceled - 46:10 Wrap-Up - 51:00

The year and a half long drama surrounding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard King is FINALLY seemingly at its end, as the FTC lost their court battle to block the deal from proceeding. While it is not yet officially official, the guys take stock of what this means for Xbox, PlayStation, and video games as a whole moving forward. On the heels of their win in court, Xbox also announced the death of Xbox Live Gold and its rebranding as Game Pass Core. (Which is definitely one way to increase Game Pass' subscription numbers...) Other topics include Kevin beating FF16, Sean getting the Platinum in Rogue Legacy 2, their spoiler-free thoughts on MI Dead Reckoning Part 1, and lots more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 St Louis/Twitter is X/Elon/Josstice League/The Flash - 1:50 Sad Summer Fest - 7:50 Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 - 13:40 Rogue Legacy 2 Platinum - 24:55 Undertale - 28:25 Kevin Beat FF16 - 32:20 Xbox Beats the FTC - 44:55 Xbox Live Gold Becoming Game Pass Core - 1:00:40 Wrap-Up - 1:08:00

After a week off to celebrate the 4th, the guys are back! The slow news period continues, as we all continue to wait to see what the FTC will finally say about the Microsoft acquisition of Activision. Some more interesting tidbits of info came out while the guys were away, which they run through on this episode. Internal Sega documents from 1996 have been unearthed as well, giving fascinating insight into the dying days of Sega as a hardware powerhouse. Other topics include Sean loving Rogue Legacy 2, getting the Platinum in Final Fantasy XVI, and Sean nearly dying of laughter at the beginning of the episode.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean Dies Laughing - 2:45

Zelda Second Quest - 4:40

Rogue Legacy 2 - 7:45

Final Fantasy XVI Platinum - 17:20

Xbox FTC Updates - 43:40

Sega Thought They Could Kill PlayStation - 54:05

Wrap-Up - 58:25

2023 has already been one of the greatest years in video games history, and with the release of Final Fantasy XVI, that trend continues. Sean has nearly beaten the game, while Kevin is around 10 hours into it, and they both give their spoiler-free thoughts on the game so far. They also cover a surprisingly awesome Nintendo Direct, with a few announcements that were tailor-made for the guys! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Public Restroom Etiquette - 2:55 Dark Souls Remastered - 8:00 Rogue Legacy 2 - 11:35 Final Fantasy XVI Review - 17:25 Nintendo Direct - 56:40 Wrap-Up - 1:21:15

It was a slow news week as the dust settled after Not-E3 2023. The guys are here to recap the Xbox Extended Showcase, as well as some interesting news on Metal Gear Solid 4 that gives hope for it to be included in upcoming volumes of the MGS Master Collection. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Dark Souls Remastered - 3:30 Bat Boy Platinum - 8:10 Shovel Knight - 10:50 Street Fighter 6 - 13:55 Final Fantasy XVI Demo - 16:35 TMNT Splintered Fate - 25:15 Xbox Showcase Extended - 32:45 MGS4 Was Running Beautifully on X360 - 44:15 Wrap-Up - 51:20

E3 may be dead and gone, but as has been the case for the last few years, Geoff Keighley is here to carry the torch. This week the guys run through everything that was announced at Summer Game Fest, Xbox's Game Showcase, the Starfield Direct, and Ubisoft Forward! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Happy 15th Birthday MGS4 - 1:55 Bee Line? - 7:20 More Tears of the Kingdom - 10:25 Dark Souls Remastered - 16:30 Street Fighter 6 - 19:20 Bat Boy - 23:30 Final Fantasy XVI Demo - 31:55 Summer Game Fest Recap - 40:30 Xbox/Starfield Showcase Recap - 1:18:20 Ubisoft Forward Recap - 1:35:45 Wrap-Up - 1:41:35

After nearly two years of waiting, PlayStation finally graced its fans with another gaming showcase. However, things did not go the way many had hoped... Even a Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake announcement couldn't save us from overall disappointment, but the guys are here to break it all down. They also both beat Tears of the Kingdom and give their SPOILER-FREE thoughts on how the game wraps up!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Monday on a Tuesday - 3:00

Beating Tears of the Kingdom - 10:40

PlayStation Showcase Recap - 34:55

Wrap-Up - 1:40:45

After nearly two years, the time has FINALLY come for another PlayStation Showcase! The hype is real, and that means it is time for the guys to once again do a round of predictions hopes and dreams for the show! They are also both 55+ hours into Tears of the Kingdom, and continue to love it even more than they hoped they would. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Flat Top Grill Issues - 2:05 Tears of the Kingdom - 7:35 Showcase Predictions - 46:10 NPD April Results - 1:10:30 Wrap-Up - 1:14:20

The six-year-long wait is finally over, Tears of the Kingdom is here! It sits as one of the best reviewed games of all time, and the guys are here to go over all of their thoughts on it after about 15-20 hours so far! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - 2:35 Jedi Survivor Platinum - 8:25 Tears of the Kingdom Review - 13:35 Wrap-Up - 1:15:25

The guys have both finished Jedi Survivor, and they are here to give their spoiler-free thoughts on the game as a whole (they loved it). They also do a final hype check with Zelda just hours away, talk through a very weird interview with Phil Spencer, and discuss the sad news that Sony has shut down PixelOpus. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Zelda is Almost Here!!! - 2:55 Beating Jedi Survivor - 7:00 Phil Spencer Interview - 30:45 Sony Shuts Down PixelOpus - 42:45 Wrap-Up - 47:05

James Soler joins the guys to spoil the hell out of Jedi Survivor!

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is finally here! Other than some technical issues (which should be patched by now) that Kevin was experiencing, the guys are loving their time with it so far and they give their full thoughts on the fantastic sequel. Other topics include Sean getting the RE4 platinum, Microsoft's Activision acquisition being in real danger, PlayStation acquiring Firewalk Studios, and more!

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean's Mario Movie Review - 2:40

FYI ZELDA HAS LEAKED - 12:45

Resident Evil 4 Platinum - 14:25

Street Fighter 6 Demo - 25:10

Star Wars Jedi Survivor Review - 31:10

UK's CMA Blocks Activision Acquisition - 1:00:35

PlayStation Acquires Firewalk Studios - 1:09:20

NPD March Results - 1:13:30

Wrap-Up - 1:14:50

Last week was a big one for two of the most anticipated games in recent years in Tears of the Kingdom, and Final Fantasy XVI. Zelda's final trailer gave us the most in depth look at the story of Tears of the Kingdom, in addition to finally getting the guys the most hyped they have been since the game was announced. Square Enix also blessed us with a 25 minute State of Play completely dedicated to FFXIV, and it was equally impressive. Other topics include Kevin seeing the Mario movie, Resident Evil 4, the Zelda-like Anodyne, and MLB The Show 23.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean is John Wick - 2:25

Super Mario Bros Movie Review - 8:20

Resident Evil 4 - 21:20

Anodyne - 35:30

MLB The Show 23 - 37:15

Tears of the Kingdom's Final Trailer - 41:20

Final Fantasy XVI State of Play - 56:15

Wrap-Up - 1:08:20

We are less than two months away from the release of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and Nintendo has finally graced us with some actual gameplay. The 10 minute video details Link's new abilities, as well as how combat has evolved since Breath of the Wild. Other topics covered include beating Resident Evil 4, E3's official cancelation, NPD results for February, and WrestleMania 39.

Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Concert Stories - 3:50 WrestleMania 39 - 18:20 Salt and Sanctuary - 41:05 Beating Resident Evil 4 - 43:10 Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay - 1:07:35 E3 is Officially Cancelled - 1:20:55 NPD February Results - 1:28:50 Wrap-Up - 1:31:45

The guys are back after a month away due to a medical emergency involving Kevin's family. Luckily everything turned out to be ok, and he is slowly getting back to a normal life. This episode, the Resident Evil 4 remake takes center stage as the guys give their thoughts so far on one of their most anticipated games of the year! Other topics include VR motion sickness, Vernal Edge, the finale of The Last Of Us, and the (for some reason) hotly debated question of whether or not Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is a AAA game.

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Where Have We Been? - 1:55

Old Man Injuries - 5:30

RIP Wii U/3DS eShop - 12:25

The Last Of Us Finale - 13:45

Is Tears of the Kingdom a AAA Game? - 24:30

PSVR2 - 36:45Vernal Edge - 39:50

Kevin's VR Motion Sickness - 42:10

Resident Evil 4 Review - 45:50

News Wrap-Up - 1:11:40

The long wait for PSVR 2 is finally over, and the guys both got their hands on it. They give their full thoughts on the hardware itself, as well as several VR games including the highly anticipated Horizon Call of the Mountain. Sony also held their first State of Play in quite a while, and the results were less than stellar to say the least... Also, Kevin's brain is about to explode as Konami is reportedly headed for a big E3 with both Metal Gear and Castlevania rumored to be there...   

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

The Last Of Us Episode 7 - 2:40

Angry Birds Delisting Drama - 13:10

Overall PSVR2 Thoughts - 16:55

Kayak VR & Moss Book 2 - 26:40

VR Demos - 29:05

Resident Evil Village VR - 33:00

Gran Turismo 7 - 42:20

Horizon Call of the Mountain - 50:35

State of Play Disappoints - 1:05:05

Konami is Planning a Big E3!!! - 1:28:50

Wrap-Up - 1:37:00

Another podcast, another slow news week. While there wasn't much happening over the past week, Sony has announced a State of Play for this Thursday that will show off Suicide Squad, indie and 3rd party reveals, and the debut of 5 new PSVR2 games. Speaking of PSVR2, the guys do a hype check for this week's release and they are both over the moon. They also discuss The Last Of Us Episode 6, beating Metroid Prime Remastered, Call of Duty coming to Switch, and Metal Gear Rising's disappointing 10th anniversary.  

Start - 00:00 

Housekeeping - 00:10 

The Last Of Us Episode 6 - 2:25 

State of Play Returns - 11:45 

PSVR2 Hype Check - 15:40 

Beating Metroid Prime - 22:10 

Call of Duty Coming to Switch - 41:45 

Metal Gear Rising's Disappointing 10th Anniversary - 48:35 

Wrap-Up - 55:10

As has become customary with Nintendo, they announced a direct for the following day, and blessed us with a Direct that had something for everyone.  From Pikmin 4's release date, to Metroid Prime Remastered finally becoming a reality, and a new trailer for Tears of the Kingdom, this was a jam packed 40 minutes. In other news the Switch passed the lifetime sales of the PS4, The Last Of Us Episode 5 was the best yet, and the guys both tried out the demo for Sea of Stars as well as Metroid Prime Remastered.  

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Super Bowl 57 - 3:40

TLOU Episode 5 - 12:30

Sea of Stars Demo - 22:50

Metroid Prime Remastered - 32:30

Nintendo Direct - 49:55

Switch Passes PS4 - 1:30:30

NPD January - 1:34:00

Wrap-Up - 1:36:25

E3 is returning this summer, but an IGN report last week has tampered expectations to say the least. According to the report, the big 3 of Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft will not be attending. Without them, is there any point in E3 existing? The guys also both beat Dead Space, and they both like it even more than they did last episode. Other topics include Respawn cancelling a single player Titanfall experience, PS5 sales continue to climb, and Hogwarts reviews surprise in a good way.  

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Vita 2 or PSVR2? - 2:30

The Last Of Us Episode 4 - 14:30

Beating Dead Space - 21:35

Thoughts on Hogwarts Reviews - 45:30

Goodbye E3 - 49:50

Respawn Cancels Titanfall Legends - 57:40

PS5 Sales Updates - 1:02:30

Wrap-Up - 1:05:00

The first big release of 2023 (sorry, Forspoken) has arrived in Dead Space. The game is already a critical success, with a somewhat surprising Metacritic score of 89, and many are saying it is a shining example of how remakes should be tackled. Neither of the guys played the original game 15 years ago, so they are here to give their thoughts on the game without any nostalgia attached. They also talk through the Royal Rumble, Episode 3 of The Last Of Us, Xbox's developer direct, and more!  

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Royal Rumble Thoughts - 3:30

The Last Of Us Episode 3 - 9:15

Dead Space Review - 27:10

Xbox Developer Direct - 49:10

TLOU Part 3 May Not Happen - 58:00

Wrap-Up - 1:03:00