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God of War Ragnarok is easily one of the most anticipated games slated for 2022, but we haven't seen or heard anything about it since last September. On the fourth anniversary of God of War's release last week, the Animation Director tweeted that the game is still coming out this year. The guys discuss whether or not they believe him, and what they think a potential release date could be. We also got news that ANOTHER Star Wars game is in development, this time from Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media. Hopefully this will end up being what Project Ragtag could have been. Other topics include leaks of a GBA emulator on Switch, Sean's never-ending Platinum journey with Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring finally breaking Kevin, and lots more.  

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Sean's Second The Batman Viewing - 3:55

BCS and Breaking Bad Talk - 6:55

Sean's Dark Souls 3 Platinum Adventure - 11:45

Elden Ring Finally Broke Kevin - 18:25

Ragnarok Still Coming This Year? - 27:10

Amy Hennig Finally Gets a Star Wars Game - 34:20

GBA Emulator Found on Switch - 41:40

Wrap-Up - 47:00

Last week was a slow one for news, but there were two big announcements that will make some people very happy. Max Payne 1 and 2 are both getting full blown current-gen remakes, and Square Enix randomly announced Kingdom Hearts IV on Sunday morning. Neither of these games are on the radar of the guys, but they still run through their thoughts on both announcements. There has also been some concerning reports about PS1 game functionality on Vita, Sean beat Dark Souls 3, Kevin tried Elden Ring NG+, but Tunic still isn't really clicking with him just yet.  

Start - 00:00 

Housekeeping - 00:10 

Beating Dark Souls 3 - 2:45 

Elden Ring New Game Plus - 15:55 

Tunic isn't Clicking - 26:20 

Max Payne 1 and 2 Remakes - 33:05 

Kingdom Hearts 4 in Development - 38:30 

PS1 Classics not Working on Vita - 46:30 

Wrap-Up - 50:10

After month's of speculation and rumors, Sony finally unveiled the All New PS Plus ahead of it's release this coming June. While we know what the tiers will contain and what the pricing will be, but without a lineup of announced games, the guys are unsure if they will be taking the plunge. In sadder news we got word that E3 is officially canceled, and Breath of the Wild 2 has been delayed until Spring 2023. Other topics include Kevin beating Elden Ring, reviewing Tunic, Sean trying out Dark Souls 3, and what they thought of WrestleMania.  

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

WrestleMania 38 - 5:55

What Were Greg Miller's 3 Big PS Stories? - 17:45

Dark Souls 3 - 23:40

Kevin Beat Elden Ring - 30:00

Tunic Review - 41:30

PS Plus Revamp is FINALLY Official - 55:40

E3 is Canceled - 1:12:10

Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed to 2023 - 1:17:05

Wrap-Up - 1:26:00

After a week off, the best podcast on the internet returns! Kevin had a great vacation in Chattanooga, TN, but he desperately needs a haircut. Also, Sean has an issue with confirmation numbers and wants to discuss them for some reason. In more important news, Sean got the Platinum in Elden Ring and Kevin is continuing his slow and steady journey through it. The guys both tried the PS5 version of GTA 5, which seems to be just more of the same but a smoother experience overall. They also run through everything announced at the Japanese-focused State of Play, discuss how Perfect Dark seems to be in real trouble, as well as the NPD results for February which included insane sales numbers for Elden Ring. It's good to be back!  

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Kevin's Vacation - 2:20

Sean's Confirmation Number Rant - 4:40

Kevin Needs a Haircut - 6:50

Coffee Talk - 12:05

GTA5 PS5 - 15:25

Elden Ring Platinum - 23:35

State of Play Recap - 42:30

Perfect Dark is in Trouble - 59:35

NPD February Results - 1:08:45

Wrap-Up - 1:14:10

It was a very sloooowwwww news week in the world of video games, which means the guys spend the bulk of this episode talking about their progress in Elden Ring. Luckily for Kevin, after starting off lukewarm on the game, Elden Ring has finally clicked for him and he is now loving his 20 hours so far with it. Sean is still in love with it as well, and is making his way toward the 3rd dungeon. We also got some more updates on the current gen version of GTAV,  and Housemarque seems to be working on a new IP instead of a sequel to Returnal (which they both agree is a good thing).  

Start - 00:00 

Housekeeping - 00:10 

Elden Ring is Awesome - 4:55 

GTAV Current Gen Updates - 47:30 

Housemarque Working on a New IP - 55:00 

Wrap-Up - 1:00:05

Rise, Tarnished! The crazy busy February comes to a close with one of the highest reviewed games of all time in Elden Ring and both of the guys have put in a good bit of time with it so far. They're both very high on it, but is it deserving of the 97 on Metacritic? The guys both also beat Horizon Forbidden West (Sean got the Platinum), so they give their spoiler-free thoughts on beating the game and how it compares to Zero Dawn. Other topics include PSVR2's full reveal, COD skipping 2023, and more leaks around Sony's upcoming Project Spartacus.  

Start - 00:00 

Housekeeping - 00:10 

We're Seeing The Batman Early! - 3:05 

Beating Horizon Forbidden West - 6:10 

Elden Ring Review - 20:20 

PSVR2 Design Reveal - 1:07:25 

Call of Duty Skipping 2023 - 1:19:45 

Spartacus Details Leak - 1:26:15 

Wrap-Up - 1:33:35

The wait is finally over, Horizon Forbidden West is here! The game is easily one of the most anticipated games for both of the guys in 2022, and after spending around 20 hours with it so far it is living up to the hype. The guys go in depth on their thoughts of the game so far, and there are NO spoilers discussed. Before getting to Forbidden West though, the guys both also played through the newest retro Metroidvania adventure in Infernax, and it is awesome as well! Other topics include the Wii U and 3DS eShops closing next year, Super Mario RPG's director wanting to make a sequel, and that disgusting Street Fighter 6 logo.  

Start - 00:00

Housekeeping - 00:10

Infernax Review - 2:20

Horizon Forbidden West Review - 28:05

Wii U and 3DS eShops Closing in 2023 - 1:08:10

Super Mario RPG Director Wants a Sequel - 1:14:30

Wrap-Up - 1:19:05

Nintendo released it's first direct in a while this past week, and it was chock full of fun announcements. From a new Mario Strikers game, to Switch Sports, the guys cover everything that was announced. Xbox fanboys were in an uproar when Microsoft announced that future Activision Blizzard games, even after current agreements have expired, will still come to PlayStation and possibly Switch as well. Is Microsoft getting worried about the US Government shutting down their acquisition? To us, they definitely are. We also got a report with new details on the much-rumored Resident Evil 4 Remake, PS5 and Xbox Series both outsold Switch for the first time, and much more!  

Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 

Super Bowl Picks - 2:45 

Obi Wan Kenobi out May 25 - 7:30 

Horizon Forbidden West Preload Available - 13:40 

Beating Concrete Genie - 19:50 

Castlevania Anniversary - 24:10 

Nintendo Direct Recap - 32:05 

So Much for Activision Exclusivity - 56:35 

RE4 Remake Details Leak - 1:01:25 

NPD January - 1:05:25 Wrap-Up - 1:07:10

In the least surprising news ever, Rockstar has officially confirmed that the "next GTA" game is in development (which has subsequently been referred to as GTA 6). While this isn't surprising in the least, it is good to finally get confirmation that we will be getting a new mainline game at some point in the next few years. Rockstar also revealed the release date for GTA 5 on current gen systems, as well as the improvements that will come along with it. Yacht Club unveiled their first new game since Shovel Knight in Mina the Hollower. Curiously though, even with the success of Shovel Knight, they are once again going the kickstarter route which is an interesting choice to say the least. Other topics include the guys starting to plan for Episode 300, thoughts on the Contra and Castlevania Anniversary Collections, and financial updates from Sony and Nintendo.  

Start - 00:00 

Episode 300 Talk and Tangents - 1:05 

Kevin Saw the Future - 10:05 

PSVR2 Site Goes Live w/ Preorder Notification - 22:15 

Contra Anniversary Collection - 24:30 

Castlevania Anniversary Collection - 32:25 

GTA5 Current Gen in March, GTA 6 Confirmed - 40:10 

Mina the Hollower Revealed - 54:35 

Sony & Nintendo Financial News & Notes - 1:03:05 

Wrap-Up - 1:16:45