In this Halloween special, RJ manages to actually push his way through a horror game, a feat in itself. However, little did either of us know, the worst was yet to come. Join us in the 2021 Halloween Special as we discuss the small indie game "Summer of '58", reminisce on the scariest moments of our childhood gaming experiences, and what makes for a solidly scary game.

Prey is a game by Arkane Studios. They were well known for the acclaimed Dishonored series, so you would expect that Prey's release would be a big one, and yet, it seems barely a soul has played it, at that's a shame. A shame not only because Prey is a great game, but perhaps more importantly, because it might never receive a sequel. For at least one of us, that's the biggest shame of all.

The EA we all know today is far from the most respected video game studio, but it wasn't always that way. When did the shift to greedy, consumer bludgeoning corporation occur, and what shadowy, villainous figure is responsible for it? 

Jedi Fallen Order breaks EA's hot streak of crappy Star Wars cash grabs in an attempt to deliver something unique and well made. It adopts a souls-lite and Uncharted inspired gameplay style, and tries very hard to earn a gentle, loving pat on the head. Oh, and did we mention there are no micro-transactions? 

Timestamps: 

0:00 - General Spoiler-Free Discussion

43:10 - Spoiler and Story Discussion

1:01:27  - Spoiler Free Wrap-up and Final Thoughts

12 Minutes is a game that attempts to be a lot of things, but it is unclear how many of these goals are achieved. It's a story built like a Hollywood movie script, with dialogue voiced by A-list Hollywood talent, and an absurd Hollywood twist, all of which serve to both intrigue and muddle the player. 

0:00 Spoiler- Free Discussion

18:45 Story and Spoiler Discussion

31:52 Spoiler-Free Wrap-up and Summary

Nier: Automata is wildly popular among folks who have played it, that much is indisputable. Yet with such a large consensus, there still remains much to be disputed. In this episode, Nier is discussed in all its grim details and dissected to work into the center of what makes this game so special, yet such a seemingly odd success. 

Timestamps:

0:00 - General Spoiler-Free Discussion

32:30 - Spoiler and Story Discussion

1:09:54 - Spoiler Free Wrap-up and Final Thoughts

Mirror's Edge was a highly praised game in its birth year, yet something about it doesn't quite stack up in the modern gaming space. Find out why this game is so painful to play after 2021.

0:00 - Spoiler-Free Discussion

19:45 - Story and Spoiler Discussion

30:50 - Final Thoughts and Wrap Up (Spoiler free)

The Inaugural episode of the Deep Fried Gaming Podcast sees a borderline fetishization of an admittedly fantastic game. Warning: objectively correct and non-controversial opinions enclosed.

*Note* This entire episode contains spoilers throughout