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We discuss the week's headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.
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Stellar Blade VS A Crab With a Fork - Apr 26, 2024
Ep 420 - It's a big week of releases and we start off by focusing on all the great games we've been playing, including Stellar Blade*, Eiyuden Chronicle, Another Crab's Treasure, and more before getting into this week's news on Metaphor, Embracer, and LittleBigPlanet. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation
(0:00) - Intro
(1:27) - Stellar Blade Impressions
(22:40) - Eiyuden Chronicle Impressions
(46:48) - Another Crab's Treasure Impressions
(1:03:49) - Sand Land Impressions
(1:27:24) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:29:21) - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Impressions
(1:40:24) - POOLS Impressions
(1:43:31) - Metaphor ReFantazio Showcase
(1:53:59) - Embracer Makes Friends
(2:01:21) - LittleBigPlanet's Unceremonious Death
(2:06:09) - Also This Week
(2:20:45) - L&R: Unexpected Dev Connections
(2:25:54) - L&R: Animal Game Protagonists
(2:32:05) - L&R: Favorite Boss Cheese
(2:39:39) - Bets
(2:45:23) - Closing
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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and the Leviathan - Apr 19, 2024
Ep 419 - It's Nintendo's turn to show off some fantastic indie games, including the reveal of SteamWorld Heist II. Meanwhile, we share our takes on Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and the new Alone in the Dark.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:23) - Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog, Who's Next?
(9:44) - Nintendo Indie World Highlights
(34:10) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Preview
(48:42) - Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide Impressions
(1:17:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:20:37) - Alone in the Dark Impressions
(1:32:42) - Also This Week
(1:53:16) - L&R: Playing Your Own Game
(1:58:27) - L&R: Dreaded Bosses
(2:11:07) - L&R: Second Playthrough, Second Wind
(2:19:14) - Bets
(2:24:57) - Closing
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Outlaws and Rogues - Apr 12, 2024
Ep 418 - The latest on Star Wars Outlaws has us ready to navigate the criminal underworld. The Triple-i Initiative reveals a new Prince of Persia and a lot of fresh details on plenty more games. Isla checks out the creepy sniper puzzle game, and Huber finally gets hooked on Balatro.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:48) - Star Wars Outlaws
(24:13) - Children of the Sun Impressions
(32:35) - The Rogue Prince of Persia
(44:35) - More from The Triple-i Initiative
(1:27:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:30:01) - Saviorless Impressions
(1:33:38) - Huber Gets Hooked on Balatro
(1:52:16) - Also This Week
(2:11:12) - L&R: Childhood Obsessions
(2:26:25) - L&R: Unplayed Recommendations
(2:29:37) - L&R: Bravia a Precursor to Samsung Gaming Hub?
(2:37:37) - Bets
(2:44:15) - Closing
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Colossal Expectations, Llamas, and Heists - Apr 5, 2024
Ep 417 - Eternal Strands has some new takes on ideas similar to Shadow of the Colossus, but we aren't fully sold quite yet. Meanwhile, we've got our eye on the next game from the makers of Dead Cells, and Monaco 2 looks promising. Plus, impressions of Open Roads and Llamasoft, as well as our Discord's Top 10 Battle Songs.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:03) - Eternal Strands Reveal
(15:05) - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Impressions
(39:55) - Open Roads Impressions
(49:33) - Discord Top 10 and Game Recommendations
(1:14:11) - Monaco 2 Preview
(1:24:58) - Windblown
(1:29:35) - Also This Week
(1:52:56) - L&R: Any Game Art?
(2:01:57) - L&R: Reviving Dead Console Features
(2:11:56) - L&R: Faithful Throwbacks
(2:19:53) - Bets
(2:24:48) - Closing -
Spring Game Preview - Mar 29, 2024
Ep 416 - Spring is in the air as we look forward to see which new games are just around the corner. We share our thoughts on the Stellar Blade demo, Pepper Grinder, and Princess Peach. Plus, there's another new Marvel game announcement this week that goes full Overwatch. *Stellar Blade Preview Access Provided by PlayStation
(0:00) - Intro
(1:47) - April Game Preview
(45:59) - Stellar Blade Demo Impressions
(53:30) - May Game Preview
(1:21:01) - Pepper Grinder Impressions
(1:34:32) - June Game Preview
(1:55:41) - Princess Peach: Showtime! Impressions
(2:17:21) - Also This Week
(2:31:23) - L&R: Best Time to Announce Microtransactions
(2:41:19) - L&R Game: Hall of 8s
(2:48:14) - L&R: Back to Basics
(2:53:00) - Bets
(2:58:17) - Closing
Games discussed in this episode:
Saviorless
Sons of Valhalla
Children of the Sun
Broken Roads
Ereban: Shadow Legacy
Harold Halibut
Life Eater
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide
No Rest for the Wicked
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Lunar Lander Beyond
Phantom Fury
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Another Crab's Treasure
Demon Slayer - Sweep the Board
POOLS
Sand Land
Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago
Abiotic Factor
Endless Ocean Luminous
Indika
Animal Well
Crow Country
Surmount
Homeworld 3
Paper Trail
Hauntii
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
World of Goo 2
Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Blockbuster, Inc.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
#BLUD
Still Wakes the Deep
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD -
A Dragon, A Ronin, and A Unicorn - Mar 22, 2024
Ep 415 - It's a huge week as we finally get to gush about Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Unicorn Overlord. We get our first look at Amy Hennig's Marvel game with Captain America and Black Panther. Plus tons of GDC announcements and more. *Rise of the Ronin provided by PlayStation.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:13) - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
(10:36) - More GDC News
(28:37) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions
(1:05:34) - Future Games Show Highlights
(1:23:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:28:35) - Rise of the Ronin Impressions
(1:55:54) - February Sales Report
(2:12:28) - Unicorn Overlord Impressions
(2:36:26) - Also This Week
(2:53:20) - L&R: Dragon's Dogma Pawns
(2:57:45) - L&R: I Need to Talk to Someone
(3:04:40) - L&R Game: Can It... Super Mario?
(3:13:45) - Bets
(3:22:40) - Closing
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