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Join us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard.

Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holiday season. From indie gems to AAA blockbusters, here's everything you need to know: Slay the Spire 2, Helldivers 2, Metaphor, and so much more. Don’t miss out!

00:00 Welcome to the Grown Up Gaming Podcast 2025

00:36 Introducing the Gang01:13 Movie Marathons and Mob Films

02:27 Episode Overview and Game Awards

02:56 Sock Beer Tradition and Dragon Age Review

04:11 Games at a Glance: Steam Sales and Backlogs

06:48 The Witcher 3 and Gaming Strategies

10:23 Indie Love: Mini Shoot Adventures

14:36 Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive

22:38 Dead Island 2 and Other Games

34:57 Introduction to Infinity Nikki

35:55 Gameplay Mechanics and Features

37:12 Daily Activities and Customization

42:03 Gacha Game Explanation

49:11 Dragon Age Veilguard Review

50:20 Controversies and Criticisms

55:11 Gameplay and Mechanics Analysis

01:16:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings

01:18:01 The Disappointment of Dragon Age

01:18:31 Objective and Angry Gamer Scores

01:19:46 Mixed Feelings on Gameplay

01:20:46 Character Development in RPGs

01:21:52 Metacritic Scores and Wokeness

01:24:52 Expectations vs Reality

01:25:30 Final Thoughts on Dragon Age

01:26:53 2024 Game Awards Introduction

01:28:37 Most Anticipated Games

01:30:34 Best Multiplayer Game

01:31:30 Best Adaptation and Other Categories

01:34:42 Best RPG and Action Adventure

01:38:21 Best Action and Mobile Games

01:40:41 Best Indie and Ongoing Games

01:43:00 Innovation and Accessibility

01:44:29 Best Audio and Music

01:46:37 Best Art Direction and Narrative

01:48:14 Best Game Direction

01:49:57 Game of the Year 2024

01:52:32 Astro Bot: A Joyful Experience

01:54:03 Game of the Year Debate

01:57:17 Final Fantasy 7 and Replayability

02:00:57 Top 5 Game Announcements

02:02:34 Slay the Spire 2 and Indie Games

02:04:05 Dying Light and Zombie Games

02:09:38 Anticipation for Borderlands 4

02:16:14 Naughty Dog's New Game: Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet

02:21:10 Witcher 4: Medieval Fantasy Returns

02:25:02 Ninja Gaiden Metroidvania and Honorable Mentions

02:27:14 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Game Awards 2024 Breakdown & Dragon Age Veilguard Review | Grown Up Gaming PodcastJoin us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard. Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holiday season. From indie gems to AAA blockbusters, here's everything you need to know: Slay the Spire 2, Helldivers 2, Metaphor, and so much more. Don’t miss out!00:00 Welcome to the Grown Up Gaming Podcast 202500:36 Introducing the Gang01:13 Movie Marathons and Mob Films02:27 Episode Overview and Game Awards02:56 Sock Beer Tradition and Dragon Age Review04:11 Games at a Glance: Steam Sales and Backlogs06:48 The Witcher 3 and Gaming Strategies10:23 Indie Love: Mini Shoot Adventures14:36 Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive22:38 Dead Island 2 and Other Games34:57 Introduction to Infinity Nikki35:55 Gameplay Mechanics and Features37:12 Daily Activities and Customization42:03 Gacha Game Explanation49:11 Dragon Age Veilguard Review50:20 Controversies and Criticisms55:11 Gameplay and Mechanics Analysis01:16:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:18:01 The Disappointment of Dragon Age01:18:31 Objective and Angry Gamer Scores01:19:46 Mixed Feelings on Gameplay01:20:46 Character Development in RPGs01:21:52 Metacritic Scores and Wokeness01:24:52 Expectations vs Reality01:25:30 Final Thoughts on Dragon Age01:26:53 2024 Game Awards Introduction01:28:37 Most Anticipated Games01:30:34 Best Multiplayer Game01:31:30 Best Adaptation and Other Categories01:34:42 Best RPG and Action Adventure01:38:21 Best Action and Mobile Games01:40:41 Best Indie and Ongoing Games01:43:00 Innovation and Accessibility01:44:29 Best Audio and Music01:46:37 Best Art Direction and Narrative01:48:14 Best Game Direction01:49:57 Game of the Year 202401:52:32 Astro Bot: A Joyful Experience01:54:03 Game of the Year Debate01:57:17 Final Fantasy 7 and Replayability02:00:57 Top 5 Game Announcements02:02:34 Slay the Spire 2 and Indie Games02:04:05 Dying Light and Zombie Games02:09:38 Anticipation for Borderlands 402:16:14 Naughty Dog's New Game: Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet02:21:10 Witcher 4: Medieval Fantasy Returns02:25:02 Ninja Gaiden Metroidvania and Honorable Mentions02:27:14 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

00:00 Intro

04:30 Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth

15:53 Diablo 4

31:26 Palworld

42:26 Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2

56:28 The Plucky Squire

1:04:32 Crypt Custodian

1:08:21 Magic The Gathering

1:24:28 Lords of the Fallen

1:37:39 Assassins Creed 2

1:48:00 Black Myth: Wukong

2:13:20 Game Awards 2024

2:18:22 Outro

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Join us for an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed 2D Samurai hack and slash indie game "1,000 Cuts" by Banjo Toad Studio.

We are back again, baby!!!!

In this brand new episode of Growin' Up Gaming we are returning to form with some of our classic segments. We kick things off with the GuG Gala where we run down all of the games we are playing and movies we have been watching.

After that, we dive into the hottest news articles of the past week in Last Week, This Week In Gaming.

Next in Indie Love we have a look at 1000 Cuts: Jomaku, a beautiful pixel art game that blends the atmosphere of Blasphemous with the difficulty of Sekiro.

Wrapping up the show, we have an AMAZING Top 5 as we dive into our Most Impactful Video Game Moments.

Articles Mentioned:

⁠Games Industry.Biz - Square Enix Article⁠

1000 Cuts: Jomaku

⁠Wishlist on Steam⁠

⁠Support on Kickstarter⁠

Intro:

0:00 - Intro

GuG Gala

1:59 - Animal Well

6:08 - Stellar Blade

8:08 - Guacamelee 2

8:30 - Megaman Battle Network

8:58 - Planet of the Apes

11:29 - X-Men 97’

14:21 - Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

15:23 - The Beekeeper

16:21 - Tunic

17:41 - Skul: The Hero Slayer

19:35 - Animal Well (2)

20:36 - What Remains of Edith Finch

22:53 - True Detective

23:53 - Helldivers 2

25:19 - Three Body Problem

26:29 - Baby Reindeer

27:49 - The Roast of Tom Brady

Last Week, This Week In Gaming

31:02 - Undisputed Release Date Announced!

34:01 - Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

39:10 - Square Enix Goes Multi-Platform

41:38 - Microsoft Shuts Down Multiple Studios

43:50 - Capcom Continues the Profit Train

47:22 - Suicide Squad Costs WB MILLIONS

50:05 - Helldivers 2 Becomes Sonys BEST SELLING Game

57:21 - Giving Flowers to Billy Basso & Animal Well

Indie Love

1:01:10 - 1,000 Cuts

Top 5: Most Impactful Video Game Moments

1:22:40 - Top 5 Kick-Off

1:25:01 - #5

1:32:38 - #4

1:38:39 - #3

1:45:04 - #2

1:52:00 - #1!!

Outro

1:59:06 - Outro

HELLO, and welcome to Episode 10 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. On today's episode, we are diving into our favourite TV, Movies & Books of the past few weeks.

Kick back and relax & grab a beer. 🍻

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:20) - The Gentlemen

(02:51) Dune 2

(08:23) - Road House

(12:59) - 1984

(13:34) - Mistborn: Book 1

(22:49) - Damsel

(26:00) - Poor Things

(29:04) - Alvin & The Chipmonks

(30:30) - Wolf Like Me

(36:03) - Physical 100

HELLO, and welcome to Episode 8 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. On today's episode, we are diving into Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Prince of Persia, and of course, some good ol' fashion democracy with HellDivers 2!

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:23) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Wrap Up

(09:20) Dragons Dogma 2 Review

(47:08) - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

(01:16:46) - Berserk Boy First 5

(01:21:22) - Retroid Pocket 4

(01:25:45) - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth

(01:29:49) - Outro

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - Ghost Wire Tokyo

12.49 - Need For Speed: Unbound

17.07 - Steelrising

22:49 - Yakuza: Infinite Wealth = GOTY

33:54 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

48:07 - PlayStation Portal Works over WIFI!

57:09 - VERSUS!: Evil West Vs. Artful Escape

1:03:42 - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth

1:11:53 - TMNT: Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past

1:15:57 - The Boy & The Heron

1:18:56 - Oppenheimer

1:19:55 - The Shining: Book vs Movie

1:28:25 - Avatar: TLAB Live Action

1:39:35 - Pokemon Consierge

1:40:58 - True Detective Season 1

1:42:23 - Love Is Blind: Season 6

1:45:58 - Deadlock

1:50:07 - The Brothers Son

2:02:23 - Outro

We are back once again with another HUGE episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast.

With PlayStations State of Play hot off the presses it is time for a deep dive into the event, going over all of the news, and huge announcements that Sony had in store for its viewers.

From there, Brandon gives his PASSIONATE review of Final Fantasy 16, the game that started as a GOTY candidate, but where will it end up on his rankings!?

Lastly, in our newest segment "Platinum Report," Erik takes us through the fantastical tale of "The Artful Escape."

So kick-back, grab your favourite beverage, and LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS!

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro

04.08 - Ghost Wire Tokyo

13:40 - PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

20:26 - Alan Wake 2

22:31 - Crypt Custodian

26:17 - Evil West

42:13 - Boy Swallows Universe

50:18 - The Boy and the Heron

58:26 - The New Little Mermaid

1:02:54 - Strays

1:06:58 - The Sound of Freedom

1:18:12 - In The News - PlayStation Showcase

1:19:43 - HellDivers 2

1:32:28 - Stellar Blade

1:42:54 - Sonic

1:45:33 - Zenless Zone Zero

1:47:01 - Foamstars

1:49:59 - Dave The Diver X Godzilla

1:54:41 - V Rising

1:59:07 - Silent Hills

2:10:05 - Judas

2:13:16 - Metro Awakening

2:17:53 - Dragon's Dogma 2

2:22:04 - Rise of the Ronin

2:31:38 - Until Dawn Remake

2:35:33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

2:53:08 - Ubisoft +

3:08:57 - Final Fantasy 16 Review

3:35:08 - Platinum Report - The Artful Escape

3:45:43 - Outro