Welcome to our first bonus episode! Tyler and Zack steal the Gameresque Podcast's fantastic March Madness bracket for the Greatest Game of All Time (GGOAT). Definitely check out their podcast where they break down their genius seeding algorithm and talk more about how they ended up with the bracket they did.

Tyler and Zack felt that this format was perfect for generating interesting conversation. As their title suggests, they are Gameresque; they play games more casually and end up with a unique perspective because of it. We wanted to offer up some worthy comparison by showing how Unpatched Gaming -- a hopelessly full-on gamer perspective -- would tackle the exact same bracket. And you know us: we're all about sharing games, so we may even try to share some of our favorites down the line.

If you're looking for a visual aid, we're posting the brackets on our Discord and Instagram. Access to our Discord is only $2/mo via our Patreon, so be sure to check it out! Even more, though, definitely check out the Gameresque Podcast (linked below)! They're doing quality work and offer a perspective you just can't find on Unpatched.

Gameresque Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gameresque/id1545264552
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameresquepod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameresquepod/

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Tyler's Bioshock Essay that He is Ashamed of: https://focusedquality.wordpress.com/2013/06/13/the-backlog-bioshock/

00:00:00 -- Intro and Tourney Breakdown
00:13:20 -- 2005-2008 Round 1
00:56:03 -- 2009-2012 Round 1
01:30:26 -- 2013-2016 Round 1
02:02:17 -- 2017-2020 Round 1

Taking things down a notch after the odyssey that was Persona 5. Two indie games that tackle classic arcade mechanics in fresh and compelling ways! We always love seeing great, simple ideas becoming more than just ideas. Yoku's Island Express merges pinball with metroidvania exploration while Creature in the Well tackles Breakout-style gameplay from a new perspective. Definitely join the discussion with us on Twitter or our Patreon!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:03:15 Creature in the Well
0:29:10 Yoku's Island Express

We're back, baby! Nick behind the camera is all married and we managed to finish Persona 5 Royal. It was a long journey but one we'd both certainly take again. Join as we make some interesting observations, dish on our favorite characters, and  get back in the swing of things! See you next week!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:08:28 Expectations and Advice
0:19:57 The World of Persona 5
0:23:55 Gameplay
1:54:14 Story

Happy 20th anniversary, Megaman Battle Network! Today, Nick joins Zack and Tyler as they discuss the underrated masterpiece, Megaman Battle Network 3. Tyler plays the game for the first time and shares his unclouded insight while Zack and Nick gush over the six times they've played the game throughout the years. It's a really special experience and one in need of the Unpatched sharing treatment! So make sure you join us on Discord, Twitter, and Instagram to share the love for this awesome franchise!

And we want to give a huge shoutout to u/TDOzero from the Battle Network subreddit for generously providing his footage for the video! The whole subreddit is an awesome place for Battle Network fans filled with people like TDOzero who just want to love on this underloved series.

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0:00:00 Megaman Battle Network 3
2:12:57 Hitman
2:28:10 Announcement!

This week Zack and Tyler try to stop the moon from crashing into the earth in just three days. That's right, we're playing Majora's Mask 3D! We talk about whether this a good way to play the game, how the game holds up to today's standards, and whether or not it's worth sharing. Make sure to keep the discussion going in our Discord (accessed via the $2 Patreon tier) and our Twitter and Instagram! Can't wait to hear what you think of this fantastic follow-up.

And we want to give a huge shoutout to MasaeAnela here in YouTube for offering her let’s play footage! Definitely check out her fun and engaging content.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming
MasaeAnela’s Channel: https://youtube.com/user/MasaeAnela
Her Majora’s Mask Let’s Play: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVimAd1p9OoDiO-VGsIJamJClAYFRxA8f

0:00:00 Majora's Mask 3D
1:34:54 Hitman

Zack and Tyler wander through the Lynchian meets Nolanian world of Control this week. It didn't quite strike all the notes we were hoping for, but we'd love to hear your take on Remedy's latest adventure game! Did it do exactly what you wanted it to? Or were you left a bit underwhelmed? Let us know on our Discord, Twitter, or Instagram! As always, we love sharing games with you and can't wait to have our ideas and opinions challenged.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
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0:00:00 Control
0:57:22 Hitman

Have you ever played Zeno Clash? Seriously, have you ever even heard of it? Zack hadn't until Tyler decided to roll the dice and try out these bonkers titles from ACE Team. The guys also decided to finally sit down and share a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable, and likely unrepeatable experience in Mobius Digital's Outer Wilds. In just one episode the topics range from astrophysics to punching humanoid rooster people in the face. In other words, a damn good episode of the Unpatched Gaming podcast! This is one of the better opportunities to share some games you might not have played otherwise. Come join us on Discord via our Patreon or on Twitter and Instagram!

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0:02:35 Zeno Clash
0:17:35 Zeno Clash 2
0:49:49 Outer Wilds
1:37:38 Hitman

Finally back into our groove: sharing games we've been meaning to play for a while now. In this episode, Tyler and Zack discuss the merits of the only Supergiant game they hadn't played yet, Pyre. We're excited to hear where you'd rank it on a list of Supergiant's accomplishments! 

We also get started on our longform series on the new Hitman games. That's right, we're going through Hitman 2016 and Hitman 2 one episode at a time, culminating in our take on Hitman 3! Make sure to take the opportunity to share with us as we smash our beautiful bald heads against each gorgeous episode of IOI's modern Hitman!

Note: there will be endgame spoilers for Pyre but we both mention when they start and have a timestamp marked as well.

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0:00:00 Pyre (Minor Spoilers)
0:49:31 Pyre (SPOILERS)
1:14:05 Hitman

That's right, it's Game of the Year 2020 time! Join us as we discuss some of our favorites both from the new releases and the backlog. Let us know your favorites too! Either through our Discord accessed via Patreon or on Twitter.

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0:00:00 -- Intro and Alcohol
0:05:35 -- Best Soundtrack, Unpatched
0:22:35 -- Best Art Direction, Unpatched
0:31:25 -- Best Facial Hair, Unpatched
0:38:52 -- Best Spousal Material, Personal (SPOILERS!)
0:50:05 -- Best Presentation, Unpatched
1:05:18 -- Best Encounters, Personal (SPOILERS!)
1:21:00 -- Best Surprises, Personal (SPOILERS!)
1:34:02 -- Best Little Touches, Personal
1:43:26 -- Best Innovations, Unpatched
1:55:32 -- Best Performances, Unpatched
2:00:35 -- Best Narrative, Unpatched (SPOILERS!)
--BREAK--
2:16:18 -- Favorite Moments, Personal (SPOILERS!)
2:40:40 -- GotY, Unpatched (SPOILERS!)
3:01:09 -- The Backlog Awards, Personal (SPOILERS!)

Cyberpunk 2077 represents a lot of emotions, promises, and disappointments, but at the end of the day, it's a game. One we're eager to talk about. Tyler and Zack wrestle with the challenges of sharing a game like Cyberpunk and look forward to what the game can and could have become. There are many who love this game and many who despise it, so we think it's ripe for discussion! Share your thoughts with us on Twitter, or supports us on Patreon to get access to our Discord to share with us a bit more personally.

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00:00 No Spoilers
45:28 Spoilers