Unskippable Dialogue

Unskippable Dialogue

Unskippable Dialogue is an Irish gaming podcast about the games we can’t stop thinking about long after the credits roll. Every week, we break down new releases, revisit cult classics, and argue (politely… mostly) about what works, what doesn’t, and why some games deserve a second chance. Expect honest video game reviews, development stories worth telling, and conversations that drift naturally from indie oddities to blockbuster misfires. We’re big on context, allergic to hype, and not afraid to admit when nostalgia is doing the heavy lifting. If you’re into gaming podcasts that value curiosity over clickbait, and you enjoy a bit of sarcasm with your save files, this is the show for you. No hot-take farming. No influencer energy. Just thoughtful chat, questionable opinions, and the occasional boss fight we absolutely overthought. Plug in. Don’t skip the dialogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 057 - Sorry We're Closed - Love, Demons & Corner Shops

    3D AGO

    057 - Sorry We're Closed - Love, Demons & Corner Shops

    In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue – your favourite Irish gaming podcast – Pearse and co‑host dive deep into Sorry We’re Closed, the indie survival‑horror game that mixes PS1 nostalgia with queer romance, satanic curses and supermarket shelves. Expect witty banter about love as horror, capitalism as the real monster, and whether clunky combat can actually make a game scarier. We unpack developer à la mode games’ journey, publisher Akupara Games’ support, and the awards buzz surrounding this gem. Plus: our usual dose of gaming news, retro tidbits and humour that only an Irish video game podcast can deliver. Don’t miss this unskippable chat about one of 2024’s most surprising indie hits! UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  2. 056 - Cyberpunk 2077: The Most Cyber Disaster of All Time (Until It Wasn’t)

    JAN 21

    056 - Cyberpunk 2077: The Most Cyber Disaster of All Time (Until It Wasn’t)

    In this episode of Unskippable Dialogue, your favourite Irish gaming podcast with more dry humour than a Bethesda bug log, Conor takes on Cyberpunk 2077, from Keanu-powered hype to broken promises and the mother of all patch notes. We relive the pre-order chaos, the pantsless NPCs, the legendary yellow apology screens, and that time Sony booted the game from its own shop. But it’s not all memes and meltdowns. Cyberpunk didn’t just survive; it evolved. Thanks to relentless fixes, community feedback, and the genuinely excellent Phantom Liberty expansion, Night City finally works (and it’s fun now, who knew?). So, was the wait worth it? Did CDPR earn their redemption? Is it actually a good game now? UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  3. 055 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Game the Internet Invented vs the One We Got

    JAN 14

    055 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Game the Internet Invented vs the One We Got

    This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse finally sits down with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a game that spent seven years in development, one very public reset, and somehow still arrived carrying the weight of everyone’s expectations like a cursed Chozo artefact. We talk about the logo-only reveal back in 2017, the 2019 development restart, and how Beyond opens feeling more like Halo than Metroid, Space Pirates, marines everywhere… and then they vanish completely. Classic. There’s a deep dive into scanning (too much of it), the poorly signposted point of no return that will absolutely ruin your 100% run, and why Metroid Prime Hunters somehow has more mechanical variety than a modern flagship sequel. We also get into Nintendo briefly flirting with open-world design because Breath of the Wild existed, and why Metroid absolutely does not need that energy. Boss fights come in for a hammering, especially the final encounter, which ignores everything Metroid bosses traditionally teach you and replaces it with escort mechanics, damage sponges, and vibes. Bad vibes. By the end of it, Pearse lands where he’s been circling all episode: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a good game that never had a chance. Not because it’s bad, but because the internet decided it had to be transcendent. A calm, spoiler-aware, Irish gaming podcast take on one of Nintendo’s most over-argued-about releases. UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  4. 054 - The Skippies 2025: Our Extremely Serious Take on The Game Awards

    2025-12-17

    054 - The Skippies 2025: Our Extremely Serious Take on The Game Awards

    The Game Awards 2025 are done, dusted, and already being argued about online, so naturally, Unskippable Dialogue decided to do our own version. Welcome to The Skippies. In this episode, Pearse and Conor break down The Game Awards 2025 from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, covering the big winners, the obvious winners, and the ones that caused a bit of side-eye. We talk Clair Obscur cleaning up, Battlefield 6 taking best audio, No Man’s Sky still refusing to die, and why GTA 6 being “Most Anticipated” surprised absolutely nobody. But let’s be honest, nobody watches The Game Awards for the awards. We dig into the trailers (or lack thereof), why this felt like a quieter year, and how Nintendo Directs now regularly outperform Geoff Keighley’s big night. There’s also a healthy amount of slagging, nostalgia for E3, praise where it’s deserved, and frustration where it isn’t. We also hand out our own personal awards, talk Game of the Year, surprises of 2025, what disappointed us, and what we’re actually excited to play next. Expect opinions on Pragmata, future Capcom games, retro-futurism in sci-fi, and why “polished white sci-fi” does absolutely nothing for us anymore  As ever, it’s a mix of: Game Awards analysisGaming industry chatHot takes that may age terribly If you’re looking for a Game Awards 2025 podcast, an Irish gaming podcast, or just want a slightly unhinged end-of-year gaming chat — this one’s for you. UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  5. 053 - Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion: Beta Ray Bill, Baldness & Beat-’Em-Ups!

    2025-12-10

    053 - Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion: Beta Ray Bill, Baldness & Beat-’Em-Ups!

    Get ready for another instalment of your favourite Irish gaming podcast! In this episode, Conor and the Tokken lads trade in pizza for Power Cosmic as they tackle Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion – the brand‑new beat‑’em‑up from Tribute Games and Dotemu. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Spider‑Man teams up with Nova or why Beta Ray Bill’s Stormbreaker hovers mid‑screen, we’ve got you covered. The lads chat about their experiences with the game’s Cosmic Swap system, the deep‑cut roster (hello, Cosmic Ghost Rider!), and how the boss fights stack up against  TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. There’s a discussion on difficulty spikes, co‑op chaos, and whether this successor to Shredder’s Revenge lives up to the hype. It wouldn’t be an Irish gaming podcast without a tangent or two: expect side‑quests into hair loss treatments, windy weather in Belfast, and why Robbie Reyes isn’t in space (yet). Whether you’re here for retro gaming news, the latest Marvel release, or enjoy dry banter about action figures and weaves, this episode will tickle your funny bone while keeping things informative. Subscribe for more gaming news, retro throwbacks, and developer tidbits as we keep the craic flowing each week. UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  6. 052 - Dispatch – The Superhero Telltale Successor We Didn’t See Coming

    2025-12-03

    052 - Dispatch – The Superhero Telltale Successor We Didn’t See Coming

    In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, the Irish gaming podcast for gamers who prefer their heroics with a dash of chaos and a hint of Buldak hot sauce. Conor takes the lead and reviews Dispatch, the new superhero narrative adventure from AdHoc Games, built by former Telltale devs and rescued from oblivion by Critical Role. Across 7 hours of sharp writing, deeply cursed characters, messy romances, and a dispatch system that’s basically Coffee Talk meets XCOM, Dispatch absolutely floored us and Conor explains precisely why this choice-driven story has instantly become one of the best narrative games in years. From Robert Robertson’s washed-up post-superhero midlife crisis,to the Z-Team of reformed villains (including a tiny Irish man whose entire personality is punching people in the dick),to the phenomenal voice cast (Aaron Paul, Matt Mercer, Alanna Pearce, MoistCr1tikal, JackSepticEye),We also derail into: – cursed AI “cup buck” lads, – which sauces are the sauciest, – four-chan as a character-creation engine, – romancing tall women with enchanted amulets, – and why the UNREAL amount of dog hair in Connor’s throat is absolutely a supervillain origin story. I f you love: gaming podcasts, narrative games, Telltale-style storytelling, Critical Role, indie game reviews, or two Irish lads laughing until they nearly die on mic. This episode is unskippable. Join the Discord, send us your voice notes, and fight us about which superhero we should have romanced. UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  7. 051 - Donkey Kong Bananza: Bananas, Boss Fights & Big Monkey Energy

    2025-11-26

    051 - Donkey Kong Bananza: Bananas, Boss Fights & Big Monkey Energy

    This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse and Conor go full banana-mad as we review Donkey Kong Bananza, the brand-new Switch 2 adventure from Nintendo EPD Tokyo, the powerhouse team behind Mario Odyssey and the Galaxy series. From Void Co.’s corporate villainy to Pauline’s musical awakening, molten-banana endgame chaos, and Donkey Kong’s most expressive makeover yet, we break down everything this jungle odyssey throws at you. Expect discussion on DK’s new animations, modern Nintendo design philosophy, the “layered planet” level structure, unique power-ups (yes, including the emu/ostrich), sound design that absolutely slaps, and why every rumble, bongo and “OH BANANA!” feels so good in the hands. We also get into: The Mario Odyssey DNA running through Bananza’s gameplay loopsThe new villain Void Kong, plus his hench-Kongs: Grumpy & PoppyPauline’s redesign, voice arc, and jazzy endgame performanceLevel references to the original arcade Donkey Kong (those cave paintings!)K. Rool’s big return and the molten-banana showdown (light spoilers)Why boss fights are beautiful—but surprisingly easy The tonal balance between kid-friendly chaos and nostalgic DK weirdness And yes, we absolutely discuss the DK timeline, why you need to “touch grass” if you care too much about it, and Nintendo fans collectively losing their minds at Poppy Kong’s design. If you love gaming podcasts, Irish gaming podcasts, Nintendo reviews, retro-inspired platformers, or simply hearing two grown men lose it over potassium content… this episode is for you. UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  8. 050: Legends Z-A, Mega Starmie, and the Return of Kalos

    2025-11-12

    050: Legends Z-A, Mega Starmie, and the Return of Kalos

    This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse dives Pokéball-first into the neon-lit alleyways of Lumiose City as we unpack the chaos and glory of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. From its bold urban redesign to real-time battles that have us ducking for cover, we break down what makes this Kalos comeback both brilliant and slightly bonkers. Yes, we’re looking at you, Mega Starmie. We talk rogue Megas, battling after dark, and exactly how many hands Mega Eelektross needs to start a fight. There’s a full rundown of the newly introduced Mega Evolutions – including the weird, the wonderful, and the “what in Arceus’ name is that?” – as Pearse gives his definitive Smash or Pass verdict. Don’t worry, Mega Froslass fans, we see you. Expect dry humour, heavy Pokédex lore, and enough Irish sarcasm to knock out a Tauros. UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: hello@unskippabledialogue.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
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Unskippable Dialogue is an Irish gaming podcast about the games we can’t stop thinking about long after the credits roll. Every week, we break down new releases, revisit cult classics, and argue (politely… mostly) about what works, what doesn’t, and why some games deserve a second chance. Expect honest video game reviews, development stories worth telling, and conversations that drift naturally from indie oddities to blockbuster misfires. We’re big on context, allergic to hype, and not afraid to admit when nostalgia is doing the heavy lifting. If you’re into gaming podcasts that value curiosity over clickbait, and you enjoy a bit of sarcasm with your save files, this is the show for you. No hot-take farming. No influencer energy. Just thoughtful chat, questionable opinions, and the occasional boss fight we absolutely overthought. Plug in. Don’t skip the dialogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Unskippable Dialogue
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Unskippable Dialogue
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