When Spyro creators Insomniac Games looked to launch a new franchise on the Playstation 2 way back in 2002, they managed to create a new iconic duo that would charm gamers around the world and continue to be one of Sony's flagship titles to this day. Join Alex, Sam and AJ as they explore the original Ratchet & Clank and discuss just what made this game such a smash hit, plus they'll analyse exactly how the franchise has evolved with the 2016 remake and look ahead to the future with A Rift Apart set for release on the PS5 next year.

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In episode 10 of the Ace World Videogame Podcast, Alex, Sam and AJ recount the times they stepped out of their gaming comfort zone to try something new. It's always a risk to fork over your hard earned cashola on a game or genre that you normally don't normally gel with but here are 5 times when that gamble paid off and then some!

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Return to the world of Rapture as Alex and Sam take a literal deep-dive into the underwater nightmare that is Bioshock!

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Join Alex, Sam and AJ for the very first Ace World Videogame Newscast! To kick off this new regular series, we'll be catching up on all the insane news from September, focusing on the big reveals for PS5 & Xbox Series X/S. How are Microsoft and Sony approaching the next generation of gaming and what does Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda mean for us gamers? We will also be catching up on new game announcements and updates, including Final Fantasy XVI, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon Souls, Gotham Knights and more! 

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• 2:20 - Xbox Series X/S & PS5 release date, pricing and pre-order madness!

Return to the Kanto region and dust off those Poké Balls, it's time to recapture the magic of the Game Boy classic that is Pokémon! In this week's episode, Alex, Sam and AJ revisit their quest to be the very best and discuss the explosion of a gaming phenomenon that would unite the world in a new way to play and enjoy video games. Listener! I choose you! Use subscribe!

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Alex and Sam welcome AJ to the podcast this week and together, these three gamers share their "Ace Worldview" on the video game classic that is 'Metal Gear Solid'! Legendary creator, Hideo Kojima, unleashed his "tactical espionage action" masterpiece into the world all the way back in 1998 and in an instant, one of the most iconic franchises in gaming was born. Press the action button and let's unbox the impact and continued legacy of the "Shadow Moses" incident!

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Join Alex and Sam as they descend into the underworld to unearth the first entry in Capcom's stylish 'Devil May Cry' series. Releasing back in 2001 for the Playstation 2, this hack'n'slash adventure was a groundbreaking experience that set a new standard for character-driven action in video games, inspiring the likes of God of War, Ninja Gaiden and Darksiders. So hit the download button and let's rock baby!

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Sometimes the journey on the hype train is a lot more enjoyable than the actual destination, so with that in mind, join Alex and Sam for a "5-of-a-kind" special, where they reflect on those sad times when video games let you down. Hey... you can't win 'em all but you can download this podcast every week, so subscribe and let's talk some games!

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Naughty Dog's 'Uncharted' games are one of the most critically-acclaimed and beloved franchises in gaming and in today's "Ace World View" special, Alex and Sam unpack the origins of the adventure that started it all. Now hit that download button, El Dorado awaits!

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Alex and Sam return to the plague-ridden streets of Dishonored to deliver their "Ace World View" on this bold 2012 stealth adventure. Developed by Arkane Studios, Dishonored mixed up genre tropes by giving players the freedom to explore the gritty world of Dunwall and be the hero or anti-hero of the story, with very different outcomes. Press play and reclaim your honor!

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