Dark Insight

A new podcast is here. It's been given to you, the subscriber to the RSS feed. You read the notes, and aren't surprised: another quality episode from the Dark Insight crew. This episode is full of goodness, some talk about the news ("why the heck does Microsoft need to put a FPS counter on the front of it's new console?" you wonder), some chat about games ("alright, more Nier chat, Cliff chats about his review of Outlast 2, and Vader is heavy on the switch!"). What's this? There's a new guest? You smile. Guests are sometimes the best parts of the show. This week it's NinjaBadger7, a fan of the show for quite some time, and all around cool guy. "Damn," you think, "this is a cool podcast."

Be sure to check out Dark Insight for previous episodes, profiles on our hosts and guests, plus blog articles from our friends. It's GREAT.

Special Guest: Matt.

Links:

• Here are the four 2017 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees - Polygon
• Microsoft, give consumers the FPS counter on the front of the Xbox Scorpio too - Polygon
• Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s first DLC pack sounds really neat - Polygon
• Prey - why no PC demo? | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
• Outlast 2 Review – GameCritics.com
• Monster Dear Monster

Ah, here it is. Another Dark Insight episode. A smooth, two hour ear refreshment to get you through your workday, your jog, or maybe even just to lay on the couch and forget about the world for awhile. Let the soothing tones of Josh Crowe, VaderVanOdin, and returning guest James Carter take you on a magical journey. It's going to be a long and interesting trip this week, since there's a new Nintendo console AND a new Call of Duty game to talk about. "What about things I can play now?" you ask, and I understand, you need some peace in this crazy world. Our hosts are here for you as well, chatting about games like Killer is Dead, Kamiko, Graceful Explosion Machine, Full Throttle HD, Mr. Shifty, Mario Kart, (takes deep breath), Condemned, Skulls of the Shogun, and Yooka Laylee. That's right, folks, we have enough games chat on this episode to let you ignore reality for a good, long time. Please enjoy.

Be sure to check out James' twitter, and the two podcasts he hosts: the incredible Cane and Rinse and Retrofit.

Dark Insight is your place to find previous episodes, social media links for hosts and guests, plus great articles about video games you won't find anywhere else.

Special Guest: James Carter.

Links:

• Call of Duty: WW2 gets reveal trailer and release date • Eurogamer.net
• Surprise! Nintendo announces New 2DS XL handheld • Eurogamer.net
• Atlus eases up on Persona 5 streaming • Eurogamer.net
• Capcom tweaks Street Fighter 5 Thailand stage due to "unintentional religious references" • Eurogamer.net
• Resident Evil 7 sales top 3.5m worldwide • Eurogamer.net
• Nintendo Switch shifted 2.74m units in its first month • Eurogamer.net

Vader is back to host the podcast this week, and he brought two guests with him. Returning for the fifth time, Bryan wade joins the show to talk about Zelda, Snake Pass, and Overwatch. Guesting for the first time is Cameron, who is also playing Overwatch, and also Persona 5 and Destiny. Vader chats about VR games, Yooka Laylee, and there's more listener questions for your amusement. Of course we also chat about the weather (I'm guessing, I haven't listened to this podcast yet so maybe they forgot - JG) and news! It's going to be a blast (probaby - JG)!

Special Guests: Bryan Wade and Cameron Swarbrick.

Links:

• Here’s a look at Code Vein, Bandai Namco’s new anime vampire action RPG - Polygon
• Crossover costumes, ass-kicking CEOs; new NieR: Automata DLC has it all
• Persona 3 OST - Mass Destruction - YouTube

Finally! Dark Insight is covering Persona 5. We had to bring on a special guest to do it, but we did it. Jessica walks us through the basics of the game, but don't worry, we don't really get into spoiler territory. Cliff is back to talk about Nier, Josh swoops in to talk about Killer 7 (warning: he sort of hates it), and Jeremy bemoans the fact that he doesn't have time to play games anymore. We also talk about Nintendo's success with the Switch, Remedy developing games for PS4, that dumb #PrepareToDine trailer, and of course, the weather.

Special Guest: Jessica.

Links:

• Bayonetta PC release | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
• Remedy's next game will be on PS4 too • Eurogamer.net
• Dark Souls publisher Namco is teasing a new game with ‘Prepare to Dine’ tagline | VG247
• Wario64 on Twitter: ""Nintendo Switch Becomes the Fastest-Selling Video Game System in Nintendo History" 906k+ units sold in March, US https://t.co/bVZJt71Kme https://t.co/OLMZkX9ttp"
• Jen 🦈 @ SWCO on Twitter: "My friend's son is Thrawn. #SWCO https://t.co/8yXkzItMG3"
• P5 MC Names (@NameYourP5MC) | Twitter
• Megaten Marathon - A Shin Megami Tensei and Persona Podcast
• NieR: Automata Producer Teases DLC Related to Mysterious Apologetic Machines
• Resident Evil 1 Original Intro - YouTube

We're baaaaaaack! This week Cliff, Jeremy, and special Guest Dan (aka GlobalMegaDude) sit down to talk about some video games. Including, but not limited to, Horizon Zero Dawn, Persona 5, The Room, TypeShift, Zelda, Nier, and Bloodborne. Cliff fills us in on his trip to EGX Rezzed, and we read a bunch of listener feedback. It's the best episode since episode 52!

Special Guest: Dan.

Links:

• All Eyez on Me Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers - YouTube
• Atlus Threatens To Go After People Who Stream Too Far Into Persona 5 | Kotaku Australia
• Inside the next Xbox: Project Scorpio tech revealed • Eurogamer.net
• BAFTA Games Awards 2017 Winners Revealed - IGN
• Born in Blood 2: The Hunter - YouTube
• The Witness - Noclip Documentary - YouTube

It's that time again! Cliff, Jeremy, Vader, and special guest Niki sit down and talk about the hot button issue this week, The Ringed City DLC for Dark Souls 3. Mostly it's Jeremy whining about how hard it is, but don't worry Niki is there to balance it out a bit. We also talk about Destiny 2, Bloodborne 2 (!), and of course, Zelda Breath of the Wild. It's an ACTION PACKED EPISODE, y'all.

Niki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lostpanda

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Special Guest: Niki.

Links:

• Lil Wayne-Hotline Bling Lyrics (No Ceilings 2) - YouTube
• Destiny 2 Reveal Trailer - YouTube
• New Batman game, Resistance 4 and Bloodborne 2 will be announced at E3 2017?
• Ruin Set | Dark Souls 3 Wiki
• White Preacher Head | Dark Souls 3 Wiki
• Jeremy doesn't kill Gael awful screenshot
• Small Envoy Banner | Dark Souls 3 Wiki
• Lore Hunter - YouTube
• The Salt Report

This week's Dark Insight features an old school lineup, with Cliff, Vader, and Jeremy sit down and talk about some video games. Mostly Zelda, to be fair. First up: we announce the results of our photoshop contest to win the Zelda: Art and Artifacts book, then we talk about some news, then we talk about Splatoon 2, then we FINALLY talk about some Zelda. WHEW. Enjoy the episode, and we'll be back next week to talk about the new Dark Souls 3 DLC.

Links:

• Nintendo Confirms Switch Joy-Con Sync Issues Caused by Manufacturing Error - IGN
• Destiny 2's Release Date And Beta Possibly Leaked By A Poster - GameSpot
• naiyt on Twitter: "The site has also been updated; apps will be updated soon. Post if you want to discuss: https://t.co/qTbMK76pOJ"
• Death Note Teaser Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers - YouTube
• DuckSpring 2017: Jeremy Greer and Friends Die A Lot on a Destiny Raid - YouTube
• solving a puzzle... the wrong way [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild] - YouTube
• All Rhodes Lead to Writing Adventures - Stephen Rhodes | We’re Not Wizards

This week is the 50th episode of Dark Insight, so we had our listeners send in a BUNCH of questions for us to answer. Vader, Josh, and special guest Suvesh also talk about the Switch, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 1-2 Switch, Horizon Zero Dawn, and MORE. Thanks to everyone who wrote in, and double-thanks to every one for listening. We love you!

Suvesh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysticreferee86

Special Guest: Suvesh.

Links:

• The Gamer Daddy

This week on Dark Insight: Cliff's back! Bryan Wade is back! Jeremy is here! I had a lot of coffee while typing these notes! Cliff catches us up on his goings on for the last few weeks, Bryan talks about the Switch, and Jeremy spends a good 10 minutes talking about Nier Automata. We also spend a LOT of time talking about the new best game ever: Zelda Breath of the Wild. Don't worry, we don't get into story spoilers, and we stay away from late game mechanics puzzles as well. Finally, listener questions!

Special Guest: Bryan Wade.

Links:

• MonsterDearMonster on Twitter: "First episode is up! https://t.co/7CkX6kDDq9"
• Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Official Gameplay Walkthrough Video | PS4 - YouTube
• Destiny’s Age of Triumph update will revive every raid in the game - Polygon
• Breaking Conventions with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - YouTube

There's a new Nintendo console out this week, and we brought people from the future to talk about it! This week Jeremy hosts and questions Vader and special guest Raegan, Vader's next door neighbor, about all things Nintendo Switch. Don't worry, though, because it isn't JUST that. Jeremy discusses his relationships with the villagers of Stardew Valley, Vader brings up Nioh, and Raegan talks about Dark Souls. Jeremy MADE him talk about Dark Souls, but he still does it. Anyway, enjoy the episode.

Links!

That Stardew Valley YouTube Video Jeremy Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n2jb00Tj7Q&t=1s

Special Guest: Reagan Morris.