Branching Path Podcast

John and Kyle twitch uncontrollably as they anticipate the release of Elden Ring. In preparation, they've been trying to recapture the SoulsBorne magic by revisiting some old favourites (Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3). Also, John might be a robot now.

John and Kyle discuss the timelessness of Super Mario RPG, Kyle's ongoing addiction and love/hate relationship with FFXIV, and the results of this years Game Awards Game of the Year category. Opinions abound! Watch where you step!

Listen to Kyle talk about his latest addiction, while John listens on in dismay. John has also been revisiting some of his old favourites (FF7, FF8, Chrono Cross) - do they hold up? And Halo Infinite came out (kinda)!

John and Kyle talk for a long, long time about a game they had high, high hopes for. Did they love it? Are their childhoods ruined? Is Cloud a sociopath now? Strap in for an in-mother-freaking-depth discussion about this game that made a big splash.... over a year ago.

John and Kyle reminisce about some of their favourite video game tracks (with some short snippets for you to listen to). They also discuss the recent roll-out of Nintendo's Online + Expansion Pack, Returnal's new features, Animal Crossing DLC, and a new game from Stardew Valley creator Concerned Ape!

John and Kyle chat about the new Metroid DREAD for Nintendo Switch, which Kyle has yet to play, and which John has opinions on. Kyle recants his steaming hot JRPG take from last podcast, and the duo talks about putting old video game demons to bed.

Kyle and John do a deep dive on a few games they've been playing lately, including Tales of Arise (Kyle's not impressed), Outer Wilds (Kyle is smitten), God of War 2018, Resident Evil 2 and more! They also discuss John's recent controversial donation to some sketchy medical research...

John and Kyle spend a long time talking about Persona 5, as well as the broader concept of missables in video games and the curse of video game completionism. Kyle talks Tales of Arise and F.I.S.T., and John and Kyle both react to the games announced at Sony's Playstation Showcase.

John and Kyle welcome special guest Jake who shares a last name with John! The three of them discuss some of their favourite games, game consoles, video game composers, and more! Listen as Kyle confronts Jake about a long past grievance.

John and Kyle spend 45 minutes picking nits about Breath of the Wild, a game they both ultimately like, but that they think needs to be knocked down a peg. Also, Pokémon decides to go open world!