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Hello faithful listeners, viewers and all-round awesome middle-aged people. Today on After The Show we are not quite After The Show. Haha, because Adam is reviewing the PS5. If you have been following us on social media you know that our video editor managed to score Adam a PS5. That lucky dog. This episode was recorded on December 1st 2020. We find out the fully story about the UI, loading times as well as answer some burning questions from social media. As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch, Instagram and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge difference. If you have been undecided up until now, tune in to make up your mind about Sony’s PlayStation 5.

Social Media Questions:

1.   Does the PS5 have a heating problem or graphical glitches?

2.   Does the DualSense 5 have less input lag than the DualSense 4?

3.   Has Sony purposely slowed down the PS4 to force people to buy PS5’s?

4.   Can PS4 and PS5 versions of the same game play multiplayer together?

5.   Is the PS5 worth it? Or should you wait until next year?

Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: Happy Thanksgaming!

We here at Middle Aged Gaming 2020 understand that family holidays can be stressful, and that is why we are here to help you get through it. Today's game recommendations follow the following three categories:

Games that Left you Stuffed - Games that left us with a feeling of satisfaction upon completion.

Post Poultry Party - Games to play with friends and family once the turkey has been devoured.

Leftovers - Games in our backlog that we've been meaning to get (back) into.

Crian's Picks

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor (Games that Left Us Stuffed)

Who doesn't love a good revenge story? Take on the role of a ranger gifted (cursed?) with immortality. This is a must-play for fans of Tolkien fantasy.

It can get a little violent, so it may be best to play this one after the hobbits go to bed.

Out of the Loop (Post Poultry Party)

Finally, a game about having no clue what's going on. How good are you at faking knowledge on a subject in which you have no clue?

Life is Strange (Leftovers)

And it gets even weirder when you have the power to manipulate time. Explore the butterfly effect our decisions have on events in "choose your own adventure" style... well... adventure.

Adam's Picks

Final Fantasy XV (Games that Left Us Stuffed)

Take on the role of Prince Noctis as you take a road trip on the highway to hell. Can you save the world from eternal darkness? With your best bros in tow, absolutely!

And no, you don't need to play the first 14 to understand what's going on.

Ultimate Chicken Horse (Post Poultry Party)

The family that plays together, stays together... or ends up killing one another.

Test those familial bonds in the fires of chaos and tomfoolery as you try to reach the flag while making the journey a real pain in the tuchus for everyone else.

But hey, we'll all laugh about it later... right?

Catherine: Full Body (Leftovers)

Do you have the logical skill to climb the tower of babel? Maybe.

Do you have the courage to discover the secret behind a string of mysterious deaths? Possibly.

Do you have the mental fortitude to deal with three jealous individuals vying for your affection? ... ehhh...

One this is for certain though. You're going to get very used to hearing the following phrase: "Undo! Undo! Undo!"

Whats up everyone, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” we talk about “Franchises or New IP’s”. No, we’re not talking about Subway or McDonalds but rather existing franchises or totally new gaming properties. Do you love playing game after game in the same world, or are you always looking for that new shiny gem? This episode was recorded on November 17th 2020. As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge difference.

Taiwan’s Plentiful GPU Stock

Now that AMD has launched their next-gen graphics cards, Crian fills us in on the unique situation of why Taiwan still has plenty of stock of all the cards. You’re going to have to look at the VOD’s to see the relevant graphics.

Amazon PS5 Hi-jinks

Adam finally got his PS5 and also lets us know some problems Amazon has been having with PS5 deliveries

Looking for something to fill in your precious gaming time but don't quite know where to spend your hard earned money?

In today's very special episode, we give our first impression reviews of two recently released games Adam will be covering Assassins Creed Valhalla while Crian will give us his impressions of Godfall.

Will they live up to the hype or leave these two amateur gamers in the cold?

Hey everyone, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” we talk about “The Chinese Gaming Era”. With the amazing launch of Genshin Impact and the jaw dropping visuals of Black Myth: Wukong. Is China going to be a big player in the gaming scene in the future? This episode was recorded on November 17th 2020.  As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge difference.

Hearthstone Tavern Pass

Hearthstone finally released their new tavern pass system and it has the Internet up in arms. We get filled in on why so many people are upset

The Expansion of X-Cloud

Microsoft X-cloud is expanding into more countries but we can't get it in Taiwan just yet. Is your country on the list?

Genshin Impact Reveals Player Phone Numbers

Are you still playing Genshin Impact, you might want to change your phone number because a recent fumble on the site revealed it to the world.

Today on “After The Show” we talk about whether games need an easy mode. Are games too difficult? Would an easy mode destroy the artistic version of a game? This episode was recorded on November 10th 2020. Bioware officially revealed Mass Effect Legendary edition which includes all content from Mass Effect 1 through 3. With reviews dropping for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, Adam talks about their load times and quick resume functionality. As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really helps.

Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition

All the Mass Effects bundled together, what more could a geek ask for. Crian talks about the announcement, his expectations and what exactly will be remastered.

PS5 vs. XBOX Series X Load Time Comparison

Adam goes into the details about these two consoles now that review embargos have been lifted. How amazing are these load times? You will have to listen to find out.

XBOX Series X Quick Resume

So the quick resume feature on the New XBOX is awesome but no one expected any less. Will the PS5 get this feature later on, we will have to hope and see.

Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: If They Build It, They Will Come

Ever imagine creating your own game instead of playing them? Well what if you could do both at the same time? Today we look at games that allow us to customize our own playing experience from level and character design to tool sets that we feel really give you the experience of being a game creator.

Crian's Picks

DeathComing (Level)

If you love your job, you'll never have to work a day in your life. Take on the role of of the Grim Reaper as you set about releasing souls from their mortal coils. But be careful, not everyone is a fan of your work. With dozens of ways to tackle a problem, this game will really allow you to flex your creativity.

XCOM (Character)

One of the most renowned SRPGs on the market, XCOM will allow you to not only create your own team, but create the individual members as well. Might want to be careful using the likenesses of those you know though. Wouldn't want the mother in law walking in as her avatar takes a grenade to the face. That's not the kind of thing you walk off.

codeSpark Academy: At Home Kids Coding (Tool Set)

2 out of 2 podcast hosts agree that teaching your kid programming from an early age is really helpful in this day and age. Thankfully, codeSpark Academy has you covered with some of the best tools to help introduce young (or even old) minds to the the world of algorithm development.

Adam's Picks

LittleBigPlanet (Level)

Originally coming out on the PlayStation (the first one), this game has a combat mechanic that hasn't really been utilized since.

In Bushido Blade, stab, slash, and parry you way to victory. The kicker? It's a one hit kill. Thankfully, rounds reset quickly, so there's nearly no downtime.

Good luck finding it (it's so old it doesn't have a webpage!), but if you do, check it out.

Armored Core (Character)

A game so niche there isn't even an English webpage, Armored Core puts you in the cockpit of a giant machine of war. Build your AC (Armored Core) from the ground up and outside in as you select a variety of parts from arms and legs to weapon loadouts to engines and cooling systems. Best of all, you can give your AC its own custom paint job and emblem so your enemies will know who hit them.

RPG Maker (Tool Set)

Remember those top down 16-bit JRPGs of the 90's? Ever want to make your own? The answer to both those questions is "yes" and the solution to the second is RPG Maker. This is all you'll ever need to recreate those lost summers where your mom yelled at you to get outside and play a sport or something.

Now that we're older, no one is bossing us around anymore (except our bosses... and spouses... and children...). There's no better time to let that childhood dream finally take flight.

Ghost of Tsushima has been a hit for Sucker Punch Studio and no one expected less. With almost 40 hours of playtime, we thought it was time to hear Adam's review.He has played the base game and legends and explains the differences between the two modes and what he thinks about them. So if you are waiting to pick up the game or haven’t started playing it, this is the episode to listen to.