Critical Diversions

With another hiatus between main episodes comes another massive batch of games to talk about. On this thrilling episode, Matt's going in-depth into these games:

• Splatoon Raiders
• Yakuza 5
• CULTIC
• Metroid Dread
• Orbitals
• Blood Dungeon
• Fields of Mistria
• Well Dweller
• Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
• Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter

Matt's review of CULTIC

Matt's review of Well Dweller

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial music this episode was Theme of the Settlement ~ Stardust Sanctuary by Falk & Klou from Orbitals.

Matt's here once again to talk about not one, but TWO Nintendo Directs. There are many surprised in store for the Kirby loving, Ocarina of Time hatin' host as he dives into the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and the September 9th General Direct, so come on in.

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial music this episode was Big Bell Race ~ Gameplay by Eirik Suhrke from UFO 50

After a long hiatus, Matt's finally back to talk about a whole mess of games he's been playing this summer. Including but not limited to: Splatoon Raiders, UFO 50 Nonograms, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (again), Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Denshattack!

UFO 50 Nonograms by M3zik

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial this episode is Speed Star from Yakuza 4, composed by Hidenori Shoji

On this quadruple stuf'd episode of the show, Matt's going in-depth into basically all announcements coming out of Summer Game Fest 2026, recent Playstation State of Play, and Nintendo Direct, See how long one man's voice can possibly last under this intensity.

Matt's wife's new Youtube channel, Pastel Arcade

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial this episode was The Offing from Sega Marine Fishing, I think maybe composed by Makoto Iida

Matt's back with the regularly scheduled Irregular Diversion to talk about games he's played in May. Come hear what he has to say about Bubsy 4D, Sektori (again!), Mina the Hollower, and an investigative report into why people are glazing Mixtape so much. Plus more!

Seth's video on Sektori

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial music this episode was Craftus ~ Track 1 from Bubsy 4D, composed by Fat Bard

Matt's here to update you on games he's played in April. Come listen if you wanna hear about Resident Evil requiem, Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth, Persona 3 Portable, the Mario Wonder DLC, and lots more!

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial this episode was Isabella Avenue composed by Charlie Kilgore from The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish

Matt's back! And talking about a bunch of games over the last three months. Maybe this becomes a regular thing, maybe it doesn't; just enjoy this Critical Diversions revisit as we talk about Yakuza Kiwami 3, Pokémon Pokopia, Caves of Qud, Sektori, UFO 50, and much, much (much!) more.

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial music this episode was Campanella 3 ~ Polyanka composed by Eirik Suhrke for UFO 50.

At the request of Wilkins, Matt and his wife Natascha have done their best to summarize the plots of Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 on the eve's eve's eve of the release of Kiwami 3, while also talking about what they love about the series so much. Get webby for an exploration on beast style, positive masculinity, and why Ryuji is such a weird character.

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Everyone (or at least Boogs, Seth, Jason, Hunter, Wilk, Jim, and Matt) is here to talk for way too long about the Critical Diversions group list for game of the year. Come for the glazing, stay for Animal Well being needlessly dragged through the mud repeatedly for absolutely no reason at all.

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Links to people's social media and work:

Jason and So Many Games

Seth at All N and Carpool Gaming,plus his Youtube Channel

Garrett Bugay

Song credits for this episode:

missing you (in this distant country) - Angeline Era

The Sightless Shepard - Hades II

The Shroom Swarm - BALL X PIT

The Power of Goro's Pirates - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Thought Soup - Star of Providence

Journey Into the Sunlight - Infinity Nikki

Road Shop - Kirby Air Riders

House Party ~ Medium Party - UFO 50

Flying Waters ~ Rain from the Ground - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Choral Chambers - Hollow Knight Silksong

Challenge Course 2 - Donkey Kong Bananza

It's the end of the show as we know it, and Matt's closing it out in the only way he knows how: by talking about a bunch of different games he's been playing the past few weeks. Join us for one final foray, alongside games such as Animal Crossing New Horizons, Yakuza Kiwami 2, Sorry We're Closed, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, and more!

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The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Our interstitial music this week was Another Summer On My Own by Melos Han-Tani from the Angeline Era soundtrack.

Thanks so much to anyone and everyone that ever listened to this thing!