In Episode 7 of The TMB Podcast, host Brian Dawkins is joined by special guests Nick Matthews (aka Nerosama from Mook World) and Tim McGowens (aka Nerdy Guy Tim) for a full-on deep dive into Elden Ring: Nightreign, the long-awaited expansion to FromSoftware’s open-world masterpiece.

They share their raw first impressions of Nightreign, unpacking its story and lore while exploring how the new gameplay mechanics, boss fights, and world design elevate the Elden Ring experience. From the brutal new challenges to how Nightreign compares to both the base game and previous Soulsborne DLCs, they discuss what worked, what surprised them, and where they think FromSoftware is heading next.

Whether you’re a veteran of Souls games or just diving into Nightreign for the first time, this spoiler-filled episode delivers honest reactions, deep analysis, and a few laughs along the way.

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Time Stamps:

:08 - Intro

1:52 - General Impressions

5:17 - Hardest Boss

15:01 Future DLC

26:46 - Favorite Classes

35:04 - Favorite Boss Fight

41:45 - Predictions for Duskbloods

Additional Links:

Website: MookWorld.net

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