Today FRG listens to and comments on the Nintendo Direct debuting to us the Switch 2 and all its (questionable) glory!

Nintendo Direct Brings Exciting Surprises and New Gaming Features!The latest Nintendo Direct unveiled a treasure trove of announcements, from the mysterious Metroid Prime 4 to a revolutionary virtual game card system that transforms how families share their digital libraries. All before next week's Switch 2 Direct!Highlights include:- Metroid Prime 4 featuring new psychic abilities and alien races- A city-based Pokémon Legends game with the intriguing ZA Royale tournament- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 coming to Nintendo Switch- Shadow Labyrinth, a Pac-Man-inspired dark Metroidvania creative genre mashup- A family-friendly digital game sharing systemThe Direct also showcased creative genre mashups, including a Pac-Man-inspired dark Metroidvania and a rhythm-based roguelike, proving Nintendo's commitment to innovative gaming experiences.Tune in to hear our breakdown of these exciting announcements and more!

Join us as we dive in each others anime recommendations - it gets a tad heated.We go over and review our viewing of "Slayers" (the first season), "Appare-Ranman!" and "The Ravages of Time".

Ready to explore these classic anime series and form your own opinion? Tune in to hear our complete analysis and discover why these shows continue to spark passionate discussions among anime fans but mostly just us this time around!Catch us stream Wednesday thru Friday.

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Dive into the heated debate surrounding Elden Ring Nightreign as players draw comparisons to Fortnite's battle royale format. Despite initial backlash, this episode reveals how the mode actually (likely) evolved from a popular co-op mod (citation needed), suggesting a natural progression rather than mere imitation.The discussion explores FromSoftware's experimental approach to multiplayer gaming, analyzing the shrinking map mechanics and resource management systems that set Nightreign apart. While acknowledging the need for more map variety, the speakers highlight how this new format could be novel for traditional Souls-like PvP experiences.Drawing fascinating parallels to Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons and other multiplayer games, this conversation offers a balanced perspective on the mode's potential impact on the gaming landscape. Whether you're a die-hard Souls fan or new to the genre, this episode provides fun insights into this evolution of Soulsborne games.Ready to dive deeper into the debate? Listen now to form your own opinion on this exciting new chapter in the Elden Ring saga.

One of our favorite things to do! Review The Game Awards...from 5 years ago! Time to see what happened, what stood the test of time, what didn't age well, and what it makes excited for now.

The Geeks finally bring three new anime to the table to recommend to each other that we've slept on. We'll check back on those in the new year. We also go over some hot topics and other musings.

So missing all of us, apparently Sony had a State of Play to show off games coming for the platform. A few reached our eyes and ears in the last 24hrs, but there were some great and surprising games lined up for our viewing pleasure. But first, Eddie has to talk about transcoding media files...

Welcome to our latest slept-on anime episode, where we tell each other about anime we think others have missed or are underrated and then WE WILL watch them and come back in a later episode to discuss. We also get into some news from the gacha world.

Happy New Year from FrontRowGeeks! We kick off 2024 with a deep dive into The Game Awards....from 2018. That's right, a five-year retrospective to see just how out-of-touch the premier awards show for video games is, and what titles and trends stood the test of time!