Ode to Games

Forza Horizon 5 is out now on Game Pass, and it's a gorgeous followup to Horizon 4. Plus, the next-gen consoles are now a year old, and Logan, Zach, and Kevin reflect on the launches, games, features, and scarcity 12 months into the generation.

Mario Party is back, and maybe better than ever? Join Logan Plant, Zach Rost, and Kevin Vallene as Logan and Zach share their impressions of the game. Plus, Kevin has final judgment on Lost Judgment. 

There's a ton of news to get to on this episode of Ode to Games! First up is Haunted Chocolatier, the next game from the creator of Stardew Valley. Then, the horrifying State of Play, where it was scary how few announcements Sony brought to the presentation. Plus, Uncharted's first movie trailer, the Halo Infinite campaign, and more.

Nintendo is finally giving Animal Crossing players a huge update, and the content looks fantastic! On the other hand, the yearly price for Switch's new online subscription tier is less than ideal. Hear Logan, Kev, and Zach break down the announcements. 

This week, Logan has explored the depths of the planet ZDR in Metroid Dread, and he's here to share why Samus Aran's latest outing is an instant classic. Plus, Zach's final ranking of the Halo franchise, Kevin's thoughts on the latest Saints Row news, and more!

#ThankYouSakurai! Sora from Kingdom Hearts is the final Smash Ultimate character, and the guys reflect on the entire journey of Ultimate's DLC. Plus, Logan has spent the week with Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, and he has some pretty mixed thoughts on the game.

Kev and Logan have played a fair amount of Lost Judgment, and they share their thoughts on how it stacks up to the original so far. Plus, even more rumors are swirling about the Nintendo Switch and 4K support. Finally, it's the N64's 25th anniversary, and the panel shares their favorite games from the console's life.

Kev, Logan, and Zach react to the wild casting news for the Super Mario movie. Plus, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Bayonetta 3, and more from the Nintendo Direct!

Logan and Zach share their impressions of WarioWare: Get It Together. Plus, Deathloop reviews are in, and Zach is sad that he can't play it yet. Stick around for discussion on the best way to reveal and release a video game!

PlayStation finally pulled back the curtain on the PS5 lineup for the next couple of years, and Logan, Kevin, and Zach are here to react to all the big announcements.