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We follow up on our thoughts on the latest video game adaptation, Fallout before moving on to the reviews of upcoming Stellar Blade - does it live up to the hype? We then move on as another JRPG enters the fray for 2024. Nick has played both Hi-Fi Rush and Dave the Diver has opposite opinions on each. We also touch on the topic of death in video games, an integral mechanic. Finally we end our 3rd Round of battling with some interesting character matchups. All this and much more in this episode! Thanks for listening!

Intro: Hi-Fi Rush

6 Things:

- Review Round-up - Stellar Blade

- Metaphor: ReFantazio

- Hi-Fi Rush

- Dave the Diver

- Death in Video Games

- Video Game Character Battle ROyale

Outro: Diver - Dave the Diver by Jukio Kallio

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6 things to talk about? Woo-hoo! There is a television adaptation of one of video games most popular franchises, Fallout, and we have our impressions. Ubisoft shows off more of Star Wars Outlaws and manages to walk into a PR disaster with the pre-order options. Are gamers sick of gaming business practices or Star Wars? We argue about it. We discuss our backlog of video games and what we should be focusing on as well as indies taking center stage in their own conference. Finally one of our favorite franchises, Dead Space, has its limbs cut off as EA focuses on other franchises. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening!

Intro: Star Wars Outlaws (or an Ubisoft Exec?)

6 Things:

- Fallout Television Show

- Star Wars Outlaws

- Dead Space Franchise On Ice

- The Triple-i Initiative

- Top 5 Backlog Video Games

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Stamp - Battle Edit - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by Mitsuto Suzuki & Nozomi Toki

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We cover an industry report that breaks down the numbers over the last few years in gaming. Is the industry truly in a doom and gloom scenario? We discuss it. Nick has finally completed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and gives his full review of the game. How long will it take Jon to complete it? We start the show touching on a ton of news, including some prominent games coming to PlayStation Plus, the Fallout television show being imminent and what did Game Informer readers pick for the best game of all time? Finally we end on a HUGE upset in our Video Game Character Battle Royale that breaks Jon’s heart. Listen to find out who!

Intro: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

3 Things:

- Newzoo PC & Console Gaming Report

- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Halo - Halo by Martin O’Donnell, Michael Salvatori

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What term should we use for an all encompassing video game that sucks the oxygen out of the video game industry when it releases? We find the term to describe that game. We click in both joysticks as we both have played Stellar Blade. Since Judas is so high on our list of most anticipated games, we discuss the other 4 games that would inhabit that list.. Finally we start Round 3 of our Video Game Character Battle Royale. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Stellar Blade

5 Things:

- Stellar Blade Demo

- Marvel Rivals

- Labeling Video Games

- Our Top 5 Most Anticipated ANNOUNCED Video Games

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: 96 Quite Bitter Beings - Tony Hawk 3 by CKY

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We got to hear some impressions of Ken Levine’s long awaited next game Judas. Do the impressions of the game raise our excitement level? March 22nd was a big day for video games and we talk about the reviews (10 point scale of course) for all 3 games. Xbox exclusive Hi-Fi Rush has been released on PlayStation 5 and Nick gives his very early impressions of it because Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues to steal his attention. Finally we wrap up Round 2 of our Video Game Character Battle Royale and draft who we will represent in Round 3. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Judas

4 Things:

- Review Round-up - Dragon’s Dogma 2, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Rise of the Ronin

- Judas

- Hi-Fi Rush

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Rufus’s Welcoming Ceremony - Seventh, Ten-Hut! - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by Nobuo Uematsu

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We listen to your thoughts on the show's review scale and make some changes. More leaks are out about the PS5 Pro and it looks to be the highest performing console ever. We talk about it and discuss if there is a market for this boutique console. Jon has been playing with Jokers in the indie hit Balatro and gives his impressions. We then break down what elements of video games draw us to them. Is it gameplay, narrative or trophies / achievements? Finally we continue in our final battles of Round 2 of our Video Game Character Battle Royale. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Balatro

4 Things:

- [Rumor] PS5 Pro Specs

- Balatro

- Our Perfect Gaming Pie

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Main Theme - Battle Edit - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by Nobuo Uematsu

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We are late but back with another great episode. Nick shotguns the news of the week and we talk about the Xbox Partner Preview. Nick believes Rebirth is GOTY already while Jon struggles to talk about his impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder without using the word wonderful. We then get into an argument talking about review scales. Which one is correct? Finally the time has come for Isaac Clarke to face his greatest foe, the limbless Rayman! Who will win? You decide! Thanks for listening.

Intro: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

5 Things:

- Xbox Partner Preview

- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

- Super Mario Bros. Wonder

- Review Scale

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: One Wing Angel - Final Fantasy VII Remake by Nobuo Uematsu

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One of the biggest games of the year is out and Nick has seen the early hours of it as he spends time with Avalanche in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. We also continue gushing about our time giving insects a dose of freedom in Helldivers II. Jon brings another game out of left field with indie auto battler Brotato. Finally we continue battling our video game characters with a surprising matchup for next week that leaves us dying in laughter. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

5 Things:

- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

- Industry Layoffs (unfortunately more)

- Helldivers 2

- Brotato

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Let the Battles Begin! - A Merc’s Job - Final Fantasy VII Remake by Nobuo Uematsu

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We return with Episode 85 (Take 2) as we lost the original episode from last week. This leads us to catching up on the big stories of the week including both an Elden Ring trailer and Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty presenting the future of Xbox. Both Jon and Nick have been spreading Democracy in the wildly successful Helldivers 2 and give their impressions. We also give our impressions of the upcoming Vanillaware title, Unicorn Overlord. Finally we finish strong with some contenders facing off in our returning Video Game Character Battle Royale. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Official Xbox Podcast

5 Things:

- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer

- Xbox Business Update

- Helldivers 2

- Unicorn Overlord

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: 1,000,000 - Hi-Fi Rush by Nine Inch Nails

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We have a new name! Listen to us introduce ourselves (again). We have played a lot of video games including the demo for FF7: Rebirth, Foamstars, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Tears of the Kingdom. We then go into how to tackle your pesky backlog and finish with two more battles in our Video Game Character Battle Royale. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth

6 Things:

- State of Play / Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Demo

- Foamstars

- Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

- Email!

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Don’t Be Afraid - Final Fantasy VIII by Nobuo Uematsu

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