Ragnarök has finally arrived. Jake has beaten God of War Ragnarök, and Sam has questions. The boys discuss how it compares to its predecessor, if the story is everything it’s hyped up to be, and why this series is so beloved. In addition to this, they talk about the downfall of E3, which after the day they recorded this, was canceled.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping

00:03:45 - News Story #1: Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Discussion

00:13:20 - News Story #2: MultiVersus Leaves Beta?

00:22:25 - News Story #3: E3 Is Falling Apart

00:32:14 - Main Topic: God of War Ragnarök Review

1:02:41 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Lego 2K Drive, Remnant 2)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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LEGO video games are branching out from TT Games with LEGO 2K Drive, so the boys create their wishlist of dream LEGO games, including Scooby-Doo, Godzilla, and more. The brothers also discuss recent hardware news like a rumored PS5 Pro and Sam’s Steam Deck purchase.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping

00:03:45 - News Story #1: PS5 Pro Rumored for Late 2024

00:12:13 - News Story #2: Steam Deck’s First-Ever Sale

00:26:08 - News Story #3: LEGO 2K Drive Revealed

00:34:04 - Main Topic: Top 10 Dream LEGO Games

1:09:00 - Rotating Segment: Game of the Week of the Year (2002)

1:15:25 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Resident Evil 4 Remake)

1:17:02 - Game, Watch, Listen (Hi-Fi Rush, God of War Ragnarök, FIFA 22, Citizen Sleeper, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Mandalorian, Ted Lasso, Succession, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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The brothers have returned to the Moshi Moshi Video Game Club to review the 2022 role-playing video game Citizen Sleeper. They are joined by Game Informer associate editor Wesley LeBlanc to discuss mega-corporations, bounty hunters, life on the Eye, and their favorite twists and endings!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Welcome Wesley LeBlanc! (TRON Lightcycle / Run, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Kerbal Space Program 2, The Last of Us Finale)

00:17:24 - Citizen Sleeper Review

01:21:13 - Shelf Space

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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Jake and Sam expand their ultimate backlog with the games from 2016-2018 that they want to play most. They also discuss Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s reported delay, Starfield’s fall release date, and The Last of Us’ penultimate episodes before the finale.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (2023 Oscars, Elvis)

00:05:11 - News Story #1: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Reportedly Delayed

00:18:53 - News Story #2: Starfield Releasing September 6, Announces June Showcase

00:27:45 - News Story #3: The Last of Us Episode 7 and 8 Review

00:39:45 - Main Topic: Ultimate Gaming Backlog (2016-2018)

1:16:23 - Rotating Segment: Ken Burns Presents (PS2 - EyeToy: AntiGrav)

1:20:46 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Call of Duty, Mortal Kombat 12, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Destiny 2: Lightfall)

1:25:43 - Game, Watch, Listen (Hi-Fi Rush, Wild Hearts, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Creed 1-3, The Mandalorian, Daisy Jones & The Six, Abbott Elementary)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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It’s almost March, which means it’s time to round out 2022 for good. The brothers reflect on the best games of 2022 and draft their “Game of the Year” teams in the first-ever GOTY draft. Their former guests also highlight the games that made their 2022 special, including Sonic Frontiers and Neon White.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (SMBS Video Clip, Family Visit)

00:05:53 - News Story #1: Blumhouse Opens Video Game Division

00:14:43 - News Story #2: Microsoft Inks Deal with Nintendo and Nvidia

00:24:37 - News Story #3: The Last of Us Episode 6 Review

00:37:14 - Main Topic: Guests’ 2022 Game of the Year

00:51:28 - Main Topic: 2022 Game of the Year Draft

1:38:27 - Rotating Segment: Rotten or Fresh Movie Games (Alvin and the Chipmunks)

1:42:25 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Atomic Heart, Company of Heroes 3, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Octopath Traveler 2, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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Love is in the virtual air this week as Jake and Sam pick the best video game couple. To no one’s surprise, there aren’t many options, but the brothers manage to build a Sweet 16 bracket filled with picks from the arcade era all the way to everyone’s favorite Sony motorcycle game.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, TikTok)

00:06:41 - News Story #1: Does Xbox Game Pass Hurt Sales?

00:20:27 - News Story #2: January 2023 NPD Game Sales

00:31:43 - News Story #3: The Last of Us Episode 5 Review

00:38:33 - Main Topic: Best Video Game Couples Bracket (Making the Bracket)

00:54:44 - Main Topic: Best Video Game Couples Bracket (Choosing the Winner)

1:27:27 - Rotating Segment: Game of the Year of the Week (2001)

1:30:43 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Metroid Prime Remastered, Wild Hearts, Horizon Call of the Mountain)

1:33:02 - Game, Watch, Listen (Cunk on Earth, Foundation, Triangle of Sadness)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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Jake and Sam celebrate everyone’s favorite holiday - Nintendo Direct Day! The brothers discuss everything announced in Nintendo’s most recent Direct, including the Metroid Prime Remastered shadow drop, the new Tears of the Kingdom trailer, and the addition of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games to Nintendo Switch Online!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping

00:10:26 - News Story #1: Nintendo Switch Sales Update

00:20:50 - News Story #2: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Is $70

00:27:40 - News Story #3: The Last of Us Episode 4 Review

00:39:17 - Main Topic: Nintendo Direct February 2023 Review

1:14:18 - Rotating Segment: Game of the Year of the Week (2000)

1:19:28 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Hogwarts Legacy)

1:21:54 - Game, Watch, Listen (Cunk on Earth, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Severance, Cats, Fleishman Is in Trouble)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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HBO’s The Last of Us is a bona fide hit. Its third episode defied public expectations for a video game adaptation, so what games are worthy of the same treatment? Jake and Sam pick 10 games that could be the next prestige TV hit, as well as discuss this week’s truckload of news, game cancellations, and shutdowns.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping

00:06:20 - News Grab Bag (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Delay, The Crew Motorfest, PSVR2 Production Numbers, Hi-Fi Rush’s Success)

00:10:01 - News Story #1: Apex Legends’ Single-Player Campaign Canceled

00:18:50 - News Story #2: Amazon Is Reportedly Going All in on Tomb Raider with TV Show and Rights Acquisition

00:26:45 - News Story #3: Multiplayer Gaming Shutdowns and Turmoil (343 Industries, The Coalition, Apex Legends Mobile, Knockout City, Rumbleverse, Back 4 Blood)

00:49:16 - Main Topic: The Last of Us Episode 3 Review

00:56:42 - Main Topic: Top 10 Games That Deserve the HBO Treatment

1:29:04 - Rotating Segment: Rotten or Fresh Movie Games (Ratchet & Clank)

1:32:51 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Dead Space Remake)

1:34:20 - Game, Watch, Listen (Poker Face, Women Talking, Fleishman Is in Trouble)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

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A new fighter has joined the “digital showcase” party - the Xbox Developer Direct. Sam and Jake share their opinions on Xbox’s new showcase format, the surprise release of Hi-Fi Rush, and whether that surprise was a good decision. They also review episode two of HBO’s The Last of Us.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping

00:07:00 - News Story #1: Marvel’s Avengers Is Shutting Down

00:16:02 - News Story #2: Washington Post Layoffs

00:26:08 - News Story #3: The Last of Us Episode 2 Review

00:46:36 - Main Topic: Xbox Developer Direct Reactions

1:10:33 - Rotating Segment: Rental Roundup (The Golden Compass)

1:16:05 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Pick-up Frenzy!)

1:19:22 - Game, Watch, Listen (Fall Out Boy, Citizen Sleeper, boygenius, Fleishman Is in Trouble)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

Send any questions, comments, or concerns to [email protected] and follow us @SuperMosherBros on Twitter. Thanks for listening!

HBO’s The Last of Us is not only the first big show of 2023, but also the biggest video game adaptation for TV of all time. Did it live up to the hype? Jake and Sam break down the 85-minute premiere, how it adapts the game’s opening hours, and what they expect from the next eight episodes.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping

00:06:06 - News Story #1: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s Battle Pass Leaks

00:15:13 - News Story #2: Microsoft Layoffs Affect Bethesda Game Studios and 343 Industries

00:24:09 - News Story #3: NPD Best-Selling Games for December and 2022

00:35:24 - Main Topic: HBO’s The Last of Us Premiere Review

00:46:35 - Main Topic: HBO’s The Last of Us Premiere Review [SPOILERS]

1:05:59 - Rotating Segment: PS Please (January 2011)

1:10:07 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Fire Emblem Engage)

1:12:40 - Game, Watch, Listen (Sonic Frontiers, Babylon, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Fabelmans)

Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music.

Send any questions, comments, or concerns to [email protected] and follow us @SuperMosherBros on Twitter. Thanks for listening!