There comes a time in every gamer's life when they have to reconcile that their favorite IP is immutably changed for the worse and it'll never be able to return to the pinnacle of greatness it once held in the social zeitgeist of the gaming world. This is true for Sonic, Metal Gear Solid, Need for Speed (who are we kidding NFS was probably never great) and now most importantly Halo.

In this episode, Will and I provide a full review of the Halo Infinite Co-Op campaign and are ready to share the good, the bad and the ugly - and let me tell you there's a whole lot of of the latter. WARNING: We're not discussing the multiplayer other than to say we enjoyed our time in 2021. Will and I are ready to let go of Master Chief and let him ride off into the sunset. And in this ep we'll share how you can do that too.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

04:02 - Whatcha Playin

17:38 - Halo Infinite Review (spoiler free)

01:47:48 - Spoiler Wall 

02:23:22 - Outro

Music used in this episode:
Zeta Halo, The Road, Know my Legend, Never Tell Me the Odds composed by: Gareth Coker, Curtis Schweitzer and Joel Corelitz 

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It's that spooky time of year and a classic FNGC Episode is covering all the horror games we've been playing is here for you now! Our main game of the show is Alan Wake 2! But we're also covering a whole gambit of other titles - some of which may or may not have made Will very upset that I played without him. Which one was it you ask? Well strap in for this Halloween weekend and give it a listen!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

5:26 - Whatcha Playin

25:54 - Marvel Rivals Zombies

35:00 - The Final Sentence

40:21 - Condemned Criminal Origins

50:00 - Dino Crisis

56:02 - Arkham Asylum

01:07:22 - Little Nightmares III

01:14:31 - Alan Wake 2 Review

01:44:09 - Outro

Music used in this episode:
Main Intro FNGC Theme - by Daniel Campoli

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Somehow I managed to drag William out of the shadows out of the darkness that is not recording video games podcast and have brought him into the light. He's been doing nothing but playing Marvel Rivals for months. Alas we have brought him back into the light that is FNGC. This week for our (second?) triumphant return we're talking about the games we've been playing and we have 2 full blown reviews for you all! Assassin's Creed Shadows & Wanderstop - two games that couldn't be more unalike each other! Cheers!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

10:26 - News

24:13 - Whatch'a Playin?

01:03:04 - Wanderstop Review

01:27:29 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Review

02:16:45 - Outro

Music used in this episode:
Main Intro FNGC Theme - by Daniel Campoli

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Do you like sipping coffee in a cozy shop on a cold rainy day? Well we do too! This Friday we're back again joined by our great friends, Kate & Emily of No Small Games, to discuss the indie darling - Coffee Talk. Set it an alternate history full of elves, orcs, harpies and sirens we play the role of a mysterious barista who owns and operates the coziest late-night coffee talk with absolute vibes. We break down why Nick would be a terrible barista, why this game works and how you might want to engage with it as a visual novel! We couldn't be happier to be back and hoping everyone listening can sip on a cozy warm beverage this weekend! Minor story spoilers involved - nothing crazy but be warned!

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Music by: Andrew Jeremy

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Once in a while a game releases that changes the fabric of the gaming world. In recent history the likes of Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Breath of the Wild and even more have left their own indelible mark on the gaming industry and are still discussed in our communities to this day. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is the next game to have this level of impact. We're joined by Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio to fully deep dive into E33 and provide you a critical analysis. So kick back, grab a drink and join us while we spill some ink.

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Music by: Lorien Testard

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We're Back! If you can believe it or not, we went to Boston again and had a fantastic time. Will and I take the chance to review our trip and our fantastic time covering all the incredible titles at Pax East 2025. Incredible indies, outstanding panels and a Boston city re-review are inbound for you to enjoy. We want to take another opportunity to give a huge shout out to all the incredible creators that we got to see like Emily & Kate of No Small Games, CGDannyB, the Patriarch of the Dojima clan: Dave Jackson, Joseph Hooper, Adam Gumbert, Jacob McCourt, Asa GreenRiver, EVERYONE from the Boss Rush podcast (s/o Patrick, Stephanie & Sophie), Roger Reighardt & Trina of the Gamerheads podcast, The incomparable Matt Stormageddon and Geoff Moonen of Fun & Games pod and MANY MORE (pls let me know if we missed you). We're happy to be back folks and can't wait to get into Season 4!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

05:44 - Game Updates

31:11 - Boston City Re-review

39:50 - Showfloor overview at Pax East

01:21:17 - Game of the Show

Music used in this episode:
Main Intro FNGC Theme - by Daniel Campoli

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It's that time again and we're ready to bring the heat! It's the end of the year and Will has returned to join me in judging our Game of the Year 2024! So this year has been incredible, but we're switching up our formula for delivery. We're not only heralding what we think were our favorites of 2024 - we're giving plenty of other games their just due by awarding them "Best in Class" for their respective categories. Hot takes, spicy wings and non-stop caffeinated fun! Make sure you don't miss our Season 3 finale!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
05:53 - 2025 Games to get Hyped for
20:57 - Gaming Updates
43:39 - GOTY 2024 Categories
02:23:48 - Top 5 Rankings w/ Spicy Wings

Music used in this episode:
Main Intro FNGC Theme - by Daniel Campoli
Space Marine 2 - There is Only War - Nima Fakhrara, Steve Molitz
Animal Well - Time Capsule - by Cha Chingo Christiano
Marvel Rivals - Jeff the Shark Singing - Masahiro Aoki
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle - The Flood - Gordy Haab
Metaphor Refantazio - Warriors in Valor - Shoji Meguro
Dragon’s Dogma 2 - Main Theme - Capcom Sound Team
Citizen Sleeper - Among Ruins - Amos Roddy
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Queensblood Theme - SE Sound Team
Marvel Rivals - Le’mon Fate of Both Worlds - Masahiro Aoki
Silent Hill 2 Remake - White Noise (Actual Noise) - Akira Yamaoka
Stellar Blade - The Song of Sirens - Keita Inoue

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One of the biggest JRPGs of 2024 deserves one of the biggest FNGC episodes of Season 3 and we are here to deliver! This week I'm joined by Same Heaney (of No Limits!) and Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Metaphor Refantazio. A fascinating title that expects much of the player and provides even more in return. We face idealism, nihilism, and a journey of the hero and the self as we travel with the protagonist across the Kingdom of Euchronia. We discover how real world politics have informed the sociopolitical discourse deeply imbedded in this title. I couldn't be more excited to share this episode with you all and, as always, welcome your thoughts on Metaphor.

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Music by: Shoji Meguro, Atsushi Kitajoh, Toshiki Konishi, Yuzo Koshiro [ATLUS Sound Team]; Additional Vocals by Keisuke Honryo (Chief of Myojoji Temple), Glory Chorus Tokyo, Tomoya Hangai, Maiko Katagiri & Yoshino Janjo.

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We're back folks!!! Coming back on this outstanding Friday to review one of the hotly anticipated WRPGs of 2024, Dragon Age: The Veilguard!! This week Nick is joined by Courtney to discuss the ups and downs of this infamous title. This game got a lot of flack in various internet pockets of "those who shall not be named" but Courtney did a great job joining me for this episode to talk about the complexities of this very large title. Whether you're completely new to the Dragon Age series, or a long-term friend - this episode is for you and we're going to deliver the truth of what to expect from this controversial game. Enjoy your Friday and let us know what you thought!

0:00 - Introduction
2:42 - Billing, Playtime, Top Level Thoughts
14:06 - Story Setup
30:57 - Open World & Traversal Systems
47:49 - Combat
01:06:19 - Companions (Spoiler-Free)
01:37:36 - Music Review
01:45:32 - Spoiler-Inclusive Narrative Discussion
02:36:56 - Final Thoughts
02:43:02 - Outro

Music by: Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe

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This week, Nate & Jono return to the podcast to join us to review Star Wars Outlaws! The latest title from Ubisoft and an open world "Scoundrel Simulator" has all kinds of interesting things that the boys need to help us break down for everybody. Walk into the cantina with us to fully take in this hive of scum and villainy >:)

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Music by: Wilber Roget II

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