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Episode 182

We are halfway through October, and this much-anticipated month is delivering in spades with an onslaught of quality games. Today, we discuss all the imminent October releases, as well as October titles that we're already enamored with. There's so much to talk about, we even forget to mention some major upcoming games like Dragon Age! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Abiotic Factor). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Satisfactory and Factorio

4:30 - Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Dragon Ball Daima

20:24 - Until Dawn Remake, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and Discussion on Remakes

30:59 - Silent Hill 2 Remake and Metaphor: ReFantazio

39:48 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Call of Duty

47:43 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Factorio: Space Age

54:26 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House and Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred

1:00:27 - Abiotic Factor

Episode 181

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is finally out and we could not be more thrilled! Although it has only been out for less than a day as of the time of recording, we have already played it for over nine hours and have a lot to say. From the gameplay to the art style to all the unique flourishes that make it a love letter to Dragon Ball, we discuss this game's many strengths. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Shadows of Doubt, Vampire Survivors, Mabinogi). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Addressing the AI Allegations

2:10 - Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO

1:00:36 - Shadows of Doubt

1:03:24 - Vampire Survivors

1:05:25 - Mabinogi

Episode 180

September comes to an end with two engaging showcases - Sony's State of Play and Meta Connect. First, we discuss the standouts from Sony's latest State of Play, including games like Ghost of Yōtei, Alan Wake II, Monster Hunter Wilds, PS5 Pro games, and more! Then, we explore the tech revealed in the Meta Connect and hone in on Orion in particular - AR glasses that have the potential to revolutionize mixed reality. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Ghost of Tsushima, Vampire Survivors, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - State of Play, PS5 Pro, and Ghost of Yōtei

42:06 - Meta Connect and Orion

1:03:27 - Ghost of Tsushima

1:11:08 - Vampire Survivors

1:19:26 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

1:28:03 - Satisfactory

Episode 179

We are healthily past the halfway mark of the current console generation, and recent rumors suggest next generation will see the debut of a portable PlayStation 6 and Xbox. With Nintendo blazing the trail for the triumphant return of the handheld and the Steam Deck proving that there is a healthy market for PC-quality games on the go, how will Sony and Microsoft's (rumored) next gen efforts affect the portable gaming landscape? As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Satisfactory, The Plucky Squire, UFO 50, Gate To Sovngarde). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - PlayStation and Xbox Next Gen Handheld Rumors

15:37 - PlayStation on PC and the 30th Anniversary PS5

23:27 - Non-US Handheld Markets

28:35 - Predicting The Next Gen Handhelds

53:21 - Satisfactory

1:04:45 - The Plucky Squire

1:13:21 - UFO 50

1:21:48 - Skyrim (Gate To Sovngarde)

Episode 178

With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor seemingly imminent, tantalizing rumors are cropping up, each more outlandish than the last. Will the next Switch support DLSS? Will it be called the Switch 2? Does it have two screens?? After we dissect the latest whispers, we speculate on the console's price...and land on a somewhat suprisingly high number. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Switch Successor Rumors

10:37 - Speculating on Switch 2 Games

18:06 - DLSS, Screen, JoyCons, and Other Feature Predictions

29:27 - Switch 2 Cost Predictions

43:36 - The Imminent Reveal and Final Predictions for The Next Switch

50:37 - Satisfactory

Episode 177

The PS5 Pro has finally been revealed and it costs...$700?? Today, we dive deep into the (extremely) steep asking price for Sony's newest console and discuss the technology powering the machine, as well as offer our opinions on whether the value proposition is worth it for most consumers. In contrast to the somewhat tepid reaction to the PS5 Pro, we also talk at length about PlayStation's newest critical darling, Astro Bot. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Astro Bot, Satisfactory, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Analyzing The PS5 Pro Specs and Price

17:15 - Performance vs Fidelity

26:31 - 8K Support and PSVR2 With PSSR

32:48 - Mark Cerny, Speculating Future Hardware Pricing, and PSSR

43:34 - The GTA VI Factor, Lack of Competition, $700??

53:13 - Astro Bot

1:15:12 - Satisfactory

1:26:06 - Deadlock