Player One SYN Media
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Player One is a SYN Media Podcast, a branch of the radio show of the same name that airs every Monday from 8pm on SYN in Melbourne, Australia.
We are a gaming and pop culture show that discusses all things gaming. We post reviews, deep dives and interviews and we even like to test each other with a weekly quiz.
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Balatro is the Most Addictive Rogue-like Ever Made
This week we've been busy catching up on old favourites and discovering some new ones on the way. Ravindu talks about finally jumping into Inscryption while Zack becomes completely consumed by Balatro - check out his review here
We also hear from some of the developers at The Game Expo 2024! Tune in to hear about new games being made around the country.
Games discussed: Metal Mind, Hi-Fi Rush, Balatro, Inscryption, Soul Stone Survivor, Guacamelee 2
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You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.
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Frog Detectives and Lamb Cults
This week Ravindu went local with Frog Detective 2: Curse of the Invisible Wizard and Cult of the Lamb, while Zack dived into the wonderfully bizarre Yakuza: Like A Dragon.
Games discussed: Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Inscryption, Frog Detective 2: Curse of the Invisible Wizard, Cult of the Lamb, Mutazione, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
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You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.
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You can't escape The Eleventh Beast
Zack and Ravindu go on some deep-dives into the games they've been playing this week. Creepy and bizarre card-game roguelike Inscryption left Zack with plenty of questions while Ravindu attempted to make the perfect university in Two Point Campus. Ravindu also went on a dangerous, monster-hunting journey in solo board game The Eleventh Beast.
Games discussed: Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon, Inscryption, Two Point Campus, The Eleventh Beast, Okami HD, Magic Survival, Untitled Goose Game, Hades II
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You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.
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Why isn't there a good Percy Jackson game?
Zack's friend Ravindu joins the show to talk all things gaming with a tabletop focus! The team talk Xbox's business update and planned multi-platform releases, the D.I.C.E Awards, dream up a Percy Jackson ttrpg, and test each other's Dungeons & Dragons knowledge.
Games discussed include: Roboquest, Gubbins, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, God of War, Death Must Die, Dungeons and Dragons, and Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game.
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You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.
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What's the deal with Xbox?
This week in news plenty of rumours surrounding the future of the Xbox! Is Microsoft dropping out of the console business? Will gamepass go multi-platform? Will Zack ever get to play Hi-Fi Rush? Find out this week on Player One!
Also joining us on the show is Ainsley Turner, the creator of Super Smash Bros. Live! Half Smash Bros tournament, half live music concert, Ainsley joins Zack to talk about the show and her history with the series.
Games discussed this week include: Trine: Enchanted Edition, Trine 2, Bloons Tower Defense 4, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Towerfall Ascension, Overcooked, Hi-Fi Rush, Dungeons & Dragons
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You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.
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The 2023 Year in Gaming Retrospective
Player One is back for 2024! Join Zack as he kicks the season off with weekly news and new releases, a reflection on gaming in 2023, and a quick little introduction to LARP (Live-Action Role Play).
Games discussed this week include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, The Secret of Monkey Island, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.