We dive deep into Well Dweller, the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo, and Control Resonant, plus new VR glasses from Meta and more Xbox goings-ons in news. 00:56 — Nicknames 06:32 — Well Dweller 15:48 — Castlevania: Belmont's Curse 25:22 — Control Resonant 44:48 — News: Donald becomes Ronald, Meta VR Glasses, Microsoft, and more!

8-4 Play 10/2/2026: OLD MCRONALD

Don't you dare punch out of this episode, Maverick! We got heaps of praise for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, journeys in Silent Hill: Townfall and then we start looking at those Ocarina of Time previews! 00:44 – Nicknames 05:27 – Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 14:17 – Silent Hill: Townfall 18:42 – Star Wars: Galactic Racer 30:02 – News: Sony done with VR, Ocarina of Time previews, and more!

Don't you dare punch out of this episode, Maverick! We got heaps of praise for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, journeys in Silent Hill: Townfall and then we start looking at those Ocarina of Time previews! 00:44 – Nicknames 05:27 – Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 14:17 – Silent Hill: Townfall 18:42 – Star Wars: Galactic Racer 30:02 – News: Sony done with VR, Ocarina of Time previews, and more!

8-4 Play 10/16/2026: BASED COMBAT

It's here! The 8-4 Play FF7R Spoilercast! Stick around to the end of this week's episode to hear all our timely, spoilery takes.

It's here! The 8-4 Play FF7R Spoilercast! Stick around to the end of this week's episode to hear all our timely, spoilery takes.

8-4 Play 5/29/2020: DOUBLE PINE STRASH ZERO

This week we talk about the big changes happening in civilization—Civilization 6, that is! We also check in on Animal Crossing and pour one out for TGS.

This week we talk about the big changes happening in civilization—Civilization 6, that is! We also check in on Animal Crossing and pour one out for TGS.

8-4 Play 5/15/2020: TGS RIP

Brand new audio, same old cast. Well, besides Roy and Derm. So basically not the same old cast. Anyway, grab a beverage and saddle up (indoor) poolside as we celebrate Golden Week responsibly and put our new trial audio engineer's skills to the test.

8-4 Play 5/1/2020: MANA'S BEST FRIEND

Strap on your nostalgia goggles-- Or wait, maybe take them off? I'm not sure! Because this week we dive deep on Final Fantasy VII Remake, in this spoiler-free spectacular.

Strap on your nostalgia goggles-- Or wait, maybe take them off? I'm not sure! Because this week we dive deep on Final Fantasy VII Remake, in this spoiler-free spectacular.

8-4 Play 4/17/2020: MATERIA GIRLS

This week we embrace the future of podcasting technology while gushing about Animal Crossing. Wash your hands.

This week we embrace the future of podcasting technology while gushing about Animal Crossing. Wash your hands.

8-4 Play 4/3/2020: REMOTE PLAY

We hunker down to discuss that PS5 presentation, the latest from Indie World, and our favorite gaming smells.

We hunker down to discuss that PS5 presentation, the latest from Indie World, and our favorite gaming smells.

8-4 Play 3/20/2020: NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT

The gang takes a break from scouring Tokyo for toilet paper to talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, Playstation VR, and reflect on the PS2's legacy.

The gang takes a break from scouring Tokyo for toilet paper to talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, Playstation VR, and reflect on the PS2's legacy.

8-4 Play 3/6/2020: TWERK FROM HOME

This week we struggle to pick the 9 games that define us, talk about corona conspiracy theories, and speculate about the latest Animal Crossing Direct.

This week we struggle to pick the 9 games that define us, talk about corona conspiracy theories, and speculate about the latest Animal Crossing Direct.

8-4 Play 2/21/2020: RAP ROCKIN' PROFESSOR OAK

This week we welcome a special guest to talk about a bevy of Nintendo news and sing that Witcher song.

This week we welcome a special guest to talk about a bevy of Nintendo news and sing that Witcher song.

8-4 Play 2/07/2020: CAST A POD TO YOUR WITCHER

It's delay season, folks, and everyone is sad. But we're playing the new Yakuza, so it's not all bad!

It's delay season, folks, and everyone is sad. But we're playing the new Yakuza, so it's not all bad!

8-4 Play 1/24/2020: OH MY CAR

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