Yet another Nintendo Switch exclusive has landed – this time in the form of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. We’ve had the chance to play some of it, so what do we think so far? Does it live up to expectations? Was the Switch the right platform for this game? We talk about that as well ... Read moreEpisode 171 – Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 The post Episode 171 – Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

There have been good games in 2019. But have there been any truly great games? Which ones have we been most impressed with so far, and which upcoming releases are we most hopeful will land on our final GOTY lists?  We dig into those topics, but first, we welcome our new permanent co-host: Daniel Freitas! ... Read moreEpisode 170 – Best Games of 2019 (so far) The post Episode 170 – Best Games of 2019 (so far) appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

We’re back after a few weeks off, and we’ve been playing a LOT of different games. Hence the scattershot approach this week to catch you up on everything we have thoughts about. These topics include everything from Super Mario Maker 2 & Judgment to international soccer competitions and women athlete salaries. Good luck making it ... Read moreEpisode 169 – Super Mario Maker 2 | Summer Gaming The post Episode 169 – Super Mario Maker 2 | Summer Gaming appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

It’s over. The main conferences and waves of announcements have ended, and most of the news from E3 2019 has been revealed. So what did we think? Daniel Freitas joins us for this discussion. Did Derek actually watch any of the conferences? Will Daniel talk about anything not called “final fantasy 7”? Will Tim ever ... Read moreEpisode 168 – E3 2019 Recap & Reactions The post Episode 168 – E3 2019 Recap & Reactions appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

We are in the final week before E3, so what do we think we will see? What are the longshot hopes we have and what things are we worried we will see? We talk about that as well as more Rage 2 talk, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Unity, Blood & Truth, and more! ... Read moreEpisode 167 – E3 2019 Predictions & Hopes & Fears The post Episode 167 – E3 2019 Predictions & Hopes & Fears appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Rage 2 is here! We share our impressions of the game so far. We also talk about Metro Exodus, Katana ZERO, Hades, Mana Spark, Days Gone, and more! Thanks for listening! The post Episode 166 – Rage 2 | Summer 2019 Preview appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Excitement can be a great thing when it comes to video games, but how does it negatively impact its reception? How early is “too early” to reveal a game? What causes us to hype up a game too much and affect our enjoyment of it when it’s finally released? We answer these questions and more ... Read moreEpisode 165 – When Hype Kills a Game The post Episode 165 – When Hype Kills a Game appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Sony has been on an absolutely stunning streak of top-tier console exclusives. The latest one, Days Gone, is now out. Does it keep the momentum going, or is this a step back? We talk about our first impressions of the game as well as our thoughts on the practice of micro-transactions & loot boxes. We ... Read moreEpisode 164 – Days Gone | Loot Boxes The post Episode 164 – Days Gone | Loot Boxes appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Whether you love shooting zombies, slicing enemies, or executing gory fatalities, we cover it all in this week’s episode. Mortal Kombat 11, Katana Zero, World War Z, Sundered, The Division 2, Devil May Cry V, and more are covered as we finally return to the show! Thanks for listening! The post Episode 163 – Mortal Kombat 11 | World War Z appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Do all gamers have the right to fully experience every game? What if it’s too difficult? Should every game have an easy mode? We chat about Sekiro and whether or not games with notoriously high difficulty should offer an easy mode. We also chat about Borderlands, Division 2, and more! Thanks for listening! (Right click ... Read moreEpisode 162 – Easy Mode The post Episode 162 – Easy Mode appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.