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Ep 113: We've had a week off in Cape Verde and are back feeling fully refreshed. Ed's played (and finished) the remastered Super Mario RPG, and Ben's been playing a lot of the original Final Fantasy VII.

We also have a long debate stemming from a big bit of Twitter drama when we were away regarding whether content creators should be paid to produce sponsored videos and the ethics behind it.

Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!

00:00:00 - Intro & holiday chat

00:16:51 - Super Mario RPG

00:30:50 - Super Mario Wonder

00:34:29 - Final Fantasy VII (Original)

00:53:29 - What you've been playing

01:07:43 - Is it ethical for content creators to receive money to make content?

01:57:38 - Outro

Ep 112: It's been busy week full of gaming and Ed's finally completed Alan Wake 2. He's got a lot to say on it, especially after completing Alan Wake Remastered earlier this month.

Ben's also bought a PlayStation Portal and found it's more than adequate for what he wants from it. He's also fully finished Pikmin 4, which is a feat in itself (for him). Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!

**Podcasts will be released on Fridays from now on, with the first on December 1st**

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:30 - PlayStation Portal

00:13:07 - Pikmin 4 00:19:22 - Lies of P

00:26:32 - Alan Wake 2

00:47:57 - What you've been playing

01:06:37 - Headlines (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth update, The Last Of Us Part 2 Remake, Steam Autumn Sale)

01:16:09 - Outro

Ep 111: We're joined by the MMORPG creator, caster, host and streamer, Rook to chat all things MMORPGs. We discuss the state of FFXIV, Dawntrail, WoW, Guild Wars 2, and the future of FFXIV and other MMORPGs.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:50 - Our MMO history

00:09:02 - Casting for FFXIV & WoW (including PvP)

00:24:23 - Las Vegas & London Fanfests 00:40:59 - The FFXIV community

00:49:12 - Dawntrail & new job(s) 01:06:23 - The red suit and cosplaying!

01:10:20 - The music of FFXIV

01:15:48 - The future of FFXIV and MMOs

01:28:35 - WoW on Xbox

01:33:07 - Thank yous & outro

Ep 110: We've both been playing some fantastic games this week. Ed has been stuck into a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 web and can't put the game down, while Ben is trying his hardest to save it for a YouTube let's play. Meanwhile, Ben has found himself in marathon gaming sessions with Cities Skylines 2. With recommended settings found on Reddit, he's having no issues with performance and can fully enjoy this incredible sequel. Ben has also played a bit of Super Mario Wonder and, as expected, it's pretty awesome too.

Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!

00:00:00 - Intro & future guests announcement

00:11:22 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2

00:25:33 - Cities Skylines II

00:40:01 - Super Mario Wonder

00:43:54 - What you've been playing

00:53:18 - News (Pokemon DLC & Blizzcon announcements)

01:09:00 - Outro

Ep 109: After a weeklong break, we're back and we're chatting all about the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival in London. We talk about what we got up to, what was announced, and all the incredible people we were lucky enough to meet. We've also both just started Spider-Man 2, Ed's finished Alan Wake Remastered, and Ben's put down Cocoon for good.

Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news, including the Xbox Partner Showcase!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:31 - Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 London Debrief

00:37:30 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2

00:43:44 - Sonic Superstars

00:47:35 - Alan Wake Remastered

00:54:50 - Cocoon

01:01:41 - What you've been playing

01:05:55 - News (Xbox Partner Preview, big Capcom announcement, TwitchCon announcements)

01:29:06 - Outro

Ep 108: Ed wrote the Eurogamer Lords of the Fallen review and extensively shares his reasoning behind the score, as well as diving into what went right for it, and what didn't. We also compare it to the superior Lies of P, Elden Ring and Dark Souls. Ed's also in love with Cocoon and hopes Ben perseveres with it.

Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news, including the Activision Blizzard King deal!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:40 - Lords of the Fallen (plus other Soulslikes)

00:52:11 - Cocoon

01:01:29 - Madden NFL 24

01:09:28 - EGX (Mario Wonder, Prince of Persia, Billie Bust Up)

01:14:05 - What you've been playing

01:26:00 - News (Xbox purchasing Activision Blizzard & new PS5 model)

01:35:03 - Outro

Ep 107: Devora Wilde and Jennifer English, the voice actors behind Baldur's Gate 3's Lae'Zel and Shadowheart join us for an extra special chat about voice acting, representation in games, working through lockdown, and even a bit of Kylie.

▼ Devora Wilde's links ▼

● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Devora_Wilde

● Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devorawilde/

▼ Jennifer English's links ▼

● Follow on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jenniferjenglish

● Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjenglish/ 

Ep 106: Ed's able to talk about his hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and has a lot to say about it. We've also both played Lies of P and Party Animals, and have been frustrated by them in different ways. We also discuss the latest Kick / Ice Poseidon drama.

Plus, we chat about the latest in gaming and streaming news!

00:00:00 - Intro

▼ Ben's links ▼

▼ Ed's links ▼

Ep 105: We've been playing a bunch of games this week - Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, Marvel SNAP, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp, Baldur's Gate 3, Party Animals, F Zero 99...and we've also had a Nintendo Direct AND a Playstation Showcase. What a week!

Also, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:00 - Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis

00:16:43 - Marvel Snap

00:21:58 - Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

00:31:03 - F Zero 99

00:40:39 - Party Animals

00:51:37 - Baldur's Gate 3 **Early Act 1 spoilers**

01:01:21 - What you've been playing

01:10:47 - News (Unity debacle, Nintendo Direct & PlayStation Showcase)

01:31:12 - Outro

Ep 104: Ben's finished Starfield and has found it tough to enjoy when it comes to exploration. The main mission and city exploration are a different story, however. Also, Ed's finished Sea of Stars, and has had his previous doubts about the game quashed. He's also been getting terrified in Pikmin too!

Also, what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:24 - Pikmin

00:15:38 - Starfield

00:37:54 - Sea of Stars

00:43:18 - What you've been playing

00:48:10 - News section

00:58:33 - Outro