This week, we are talking about our initial impressions of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, and what we think is next for the creators of God of War Ragnarok!

Time Codes:

What We're Playing - 5:05

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Impressions - 10:42

What is Sony Santa Monica working on? - 38:31

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This week, the Super Trash Bros share their spoiler-free impressions of God of War Ragnarok, and The Game Awards announced this year's nominees, so it's time to predict the winners!

Time Codes:

What We're Playing - 4:35

God of War Ragnarok Impressions - 12:05

The Game Awards Nominations/Predictions - 33:03

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This week, the boys are back to discuss their newest obsession Marvel Snap, all these new Silent Hill games incoming, and we discuss a question from a sweet member of our audience - have video games gotten easier? Brought to you by KitKat*

Time Codes:

What We're Playing - Marvel Snap: 7:36

New Silent Hill Games Incoming: 28:30

Have Video Games Gotten Easier?: 43:10

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It's the final week of Spooklight Games for this year, so we had to finish off the month with the definitive spooky game bracket! We are joined by the handsome Will Farr from RadIsh Podcast, so you can except the episode to be rad-ish, at the very least (I'm so sorry, Will).

Time Codes:

Honorable Mentions: 10:14

Spooky Bracket Round 1: 18:40

Round 2: 1:15:56

Round 3: 1:33:05

Final 4: 1:43:02

Championship: 1:46:09

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This week Kamen is back from his honeymoon to discuss urban legends and conspiracy theories in gaming! It's also review season, so we've compiled a round up for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and A Plague Tale: Requiem to discuss. 

Time Codes:

What We're Playing: 12:58

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope reviews: 23:15

A Plague Tale: Requiem reviews: 29:34

Urban legends and conspiracy theories in gaming history: 37:33

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This week we are joined by special guest Mando aka @chancletamangu to discuss the Mario movie trailer, Silent Hill's future becoming more solidified, Kojima's teases, and since Mando also has a Steam Deck, we give more in-depth impressions! And because it's Spooklight Games month, we are discussing the scariest enemies/bosses in video games! 

Time Codes:

What We're Playing: 10:53

Mario movie trailer: 15:08

Multiple Silent Hill games seemingly confirmed: 24:38

Kojima continues to tease his next game: 29:12

Persona 3 & 4 release dates: 36:36

Steam Deck impressions with Mando: 41:20 

Top 10 scariest enemies/bosses in games: 1:05:05

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It's time for a month of Spooklight Games, so buckle up and get ready for a month of spooky topics! But don't fret, we will still be covering the news since Stadia is dead, Horizon Zero Dawn might be already getting a remake, and Mario is bringing representation to flat ass boys. And then let's start the month off right by discussing the 20 scariest moments from video games via Den of Geek, and it's Patrick's turn to build his dream game. 

Time Codes:

What We're Playing: 4:45

Google Stadia is dead: 12:45

Horizon Zero Dawn remake rumored: 17:08

Mario's ass: 26:12

CD Projekt Red outlines their future: 31:47

Top 20 scariest moments in games: 39:14

Making Patrick's dream video game: 1:06:15

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This week, HBO released the first full trailer for The Last of Us, so we break it down! We also discuss Ted Lasso coming to FIFA, a potential new Silent Hill game, Logitech's new Cloud Handheld console, and Kamen describes his dream video game!

Time Codes:

What We're Playing: 6:20

The Last of Us Trailer Breakdown: 17:00

Ted Lasso Coming to FIFA 23: 40:01

New Silent Hill Game Rated in Korea: 44:57

Logitech G Cloud Announced: 51:25

Kamen's Dream Video Game: 59:18

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This week, we have TWO weeks of news to catch up on, and boy oh boy there's a lot to discuss. We have 4 different showcases, and the largest video game leak of all time potentially. From Zelda Tears of the Kingdom to God of War Ragnarok, we have all the news for ya!

Time Codes:

What We're Playing: 6:15

Nintendo Direct highlights: 23:30

PlayStation State of Play highlights: 38:25

Ubisoft Showcase highlights: 47:00

Disney/Marvel Showcase highlights: 56:50

GTA6 Leak: 1:01:11

Calendar Update: 1:14:15

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For our 50th episode of Spotlight Games, we are celebrating by putting 64 PlayStation games against each other in a March Madness styled bracket to decide The Best PlayStation Game Ever! Our friend Jordan Conley joins us as our third chair to ensure there are no ties - and boy oh boy it's going to get SPICY! You can access the bracket in full on our twitter here. 

Time Codes:

The Bracket Explanation/Rules: 6:00

Round 1: 9:30

Round 2: 1:06:00

Sweet 16: 1:22:07

Elite 8: 1:42:26

Final 4: 1:47:40

The Final Round: 1:51:14

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