Game Clique

Forget the Game Awards, bruh. The Clique pulled up with The Cliquies; our own chaotic, hilarious, and brutally honest award show celebrating the highs (and lows) of gaming in 2025.

We’re talking:

🏆 Best Gaming Moment of the Year

🤦🏾 Most Disappointing Game

🎉 Best Game of the Year that None of Us Played

💀 Gaming Trend That Needs to STOP

🔥 Most Attractive In-Game Character

No corporate scripts, no fake hype... just gamers keeping it a buck. We’re clowning, we’re celebrating, and yes… we’re handing out awards nobody asked for, but everybody needed.

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We break down our predictions for this year’s Game Awards 2025. From Game of the Year (GOTY) to Best Fighting Game, Best Score/Music, Best RPG, and more, we’re diving deep into every category that matters!We don’t just talk winners... we also call out the biggest snubs that deserved recognition but got left off the list. Expect passionate debates, hot takes, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the best and most overlooked games of the year.Topics we cover:🏆 Game of the Year predictions🥊 Best Fighting Game contenders🎶 Best Score/Music highlights⚔️ Best RPG breakdowns🎮 Other major categories + our picks🚨 Games that were SNUBBED and why they deserved betterIf you love gaming discussions, award show predictions, and unapologetic opinions, this is the panel for you.

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🚨 WE'RE BREAKING DOWN EVERY SECOND OF DISPATCH! 🚨

Three brains, one wild ride. We kick things off with our brutally honest reviews of Dispatch and settle the eternal question: does it deserve a spot among Telltale’s greatest adventure games, or is it just another “press X to doubt”?

Then buckle up for a spoiler‑packed breakdown of Episodes 1–8: every twist, every cliffhanger, every WTF moment. From FYMTBYBF to "Keep up," we leave no dialogue tree unexplored.

If you love Telltale, narrative games, or watching three blerds argue over fictional morality, you've found your people. Smash that like button, subscribe for more deep‑dives, and let us know where YOU rank Dispatch in the Telltale pantheon!

#DispatchGame #AdventureGames #SpoilerDiscussion #GamingPodcast #StoryDrivenGames

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Arc Raiders Impressions – We couldn’t stop playing. From epic co‑op battles to stunning sci‑fi visuals, this game had us hooked.Kirby Air Riders Preview – This upcoming release left us underwhelmed. After spending time with the preview build, we share why the chaotic design and mechanics didn’t click for us and what we hope will be improved before launch.Game Clique Awards Nominees – Our very first awards show. We reveal nominees for categories like Best Indie, Best Multiplayer, and Game of the Year.

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This week, we packed our bags, hit Seattle, and pulled up to Halo Studios to get hands-on with Halo Campaign Evolved. Was it nostalgia? Was it chaos? Was it BOTH? 👀

Then we switch gears into something a little different: our first impressions of the cozy horror indie gem Fractured Blooms... yes, it’s somehow both “aww” and “ahhh!” at the same time.

But here’s the real talk: leaving reviews on Steam, Xbox Marketplace, and other platforms actually matters. So we put our money where our mouths are and left reviews LIVE on air for games we forgot to show love to. 

#Halo #FracturedBlooms #BlackGamers #GamingPodcast #SteamReviews #XboxMarketplace #HaloStudios #CozyHorror

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The Clique is back on Discord, updating the Power Rankings, our running Top 10 Games of the Year list that refuses to wait until December like everybody else. Why crown GOTY once when you can argue about it every other month?

This week, we’re debating whether Hades 2 is already a lock for the throne, if Sonic Racing Crossworlds is secretly a better party game than Mario Kart, and whether Ghost of Yotei is the samurai fever dream we’ve been waiting for. Oh, and yea... Hollow Knight: Silksong finally crawled out of the shadows, so you know we had to talk about it.

Expect heated debates, wild takes, and at least one panelist threatening to flip the table when their fave gets bumped down the list.

0:00 Intro

2:36 Old Power Rankings List

5:03 Hollow Knight Silksong

15:44 Donkey Kong Bananza

20:26 Clair Obscur Expedition 33

28:40 Assassin’s Creed Shadows

33:00 Silent Hill f

41:47 Ghost of Yotei

49:30 Monster Hunter Wilds

54:32 Break

56:30 Sonic Racing Crossworlds

1:00:29 Mario Kart World

1:10:10 Split Fiction

1:12:55 Elden Ring Nightreign

1:17:35 Blue Prince

1:22:05 Ninja Gaiden Ragebound

1:27:38 Shinobi Art of Vengeance

1:41:20 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

1:46:40 Rematch

1:50:36 Hades II

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We're joined by my guy Groovy from The Posse as we dive deep into two of the most anticipated titles in gaming: Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong. We break down what’s got us hyped, what’s got us skeptical, and why these games might redefine their genres.

But that’s not all... things get heated when we step into the arena for Trivia Souls, our one-of-a-kind gaming trivia showdown inspired by the souls-like genre. It’s Game Clique vs. The Posse, and only one crew can claim the crown. Will we defend the Clique’s honor, or will Groovy walk away with bragging rights?

If you love gaming debates, hilarious banter, and a little friendly trash talk, this episode is for you.

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We kick things off with a glowing review of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the verdict is clear... the wait was worth it. From its fluid combat to the hauntingly beautiful world design, Silksong delivers on every promise and sets a new standard for indie Metroidvania games. But the heart of the episode dives into a bigger question: Are modern video games too challenging? Sparked by the release of Silksong and the polarizing VGC review that stirred up the gaming community, we deep dive into the ongoing debate surrounding difficulty in gaming. We look at how challenging titles like Elden Ring, Sekiro, and Silksong shape the culture, whether difficulty enhances the experience or locks out casual players, and how accessibility fits into the conversation. Along the way, we unpack the “git gud” mentality, the role of challenge in game design, and what it means for the future of gaming. If you’re a fan of Hollow Knight, Soulsborne games, or just love a good debate about gaming culture, this episode is for you.

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CharmCityChamp, Hinokaga, and CandieMoon go head-to-head-to-head in a lively debate over the Top 10 Best Role-Playing Games of All Time. From the timeless classic Chrono Trigger to the stylish storytelling of Persona 5 Royal, and the bold, immersive world of Expedition 33, no title is safe from praise or critique.

Expect in-depth explorations of what makes an RPG truly unforgettable, engaging narratives, innovative combat systems, emotionally resonant character arcs, and groundbreaking world-building. Along the way, we share personal memories, unexpected hot takes, and a few controversial omissions that might spark your own gaming debates.

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It’s late August, the air is buzzing with hype, and Hinokaga and Candiemoon are about to have the ultimate video game prediction battle. We’re going head-to-head to lock in our Metacritic score predictions for some of the biggest releases dropping the last week of August 2025:

- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 🐍 — Can this remake stealth its way to legendary status

- Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World 🌌 — Double the pink puff, double the fun

- Gears of War: Reloaded 🔥 — Will the chainsaw bayonet still hit as hard as we remember

- Lost Soul Aside ⚔️ — Stylish action meets RPG flair — but will critics vibe with it

- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance 🥷 — Ninja mastery or just another slash in the dark

The stakes? Whoever nails the most accurate guesses will be crowned the King of the Clique 👑 and earn the right to choose the topic for our next episode. Plus, bragging rights until the next big showdown. Before we threw down in the prediction arena, we kicked things off with hot takes and reviews on two recent releases: Drag x Drive and the visually stunning Sword of the Sea 🌊. Packed with gaming news, Metacritic predictions, video game reviews, and plenty of friendly trash talk, this episode is perfect for listeners who love competitive banter as much as they love great games. Whether you’re into AAA blockbusters, indie gems, or just staying ahead of the next big release, this one’s worth a listen.

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