Rapid Reviews Radio

Rapid Reviews Radio

We are the Rapid Reviews Radio podcast, a podcast made by 2 of the writers from Rapid Reviews. Hosted by Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett, we discuss the latest news from the world of video games and discuss a topic of choice, either suggested by the audience or by the rest of the writers at the site.

  1. Episode 269 - It's Over, We Have The Highguard

    6D AGO

    Episode 269 - It's Over, We Have The Highguard

    On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett start by talking about  the games we have been playing this week, including:  Pete: Resident Evil Requiem Kiley: Resident Evil Requiem, Abiotic Factor, Steam Deck first impressions We then talk about the news that's occurred over the past week including: Nagoshi studio facing potential closure https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nagoshi-studio-reportedly-facing-closure-after-netease-pulls-gang-of-dragon-funding/  Project helix is new codename for next Xbox console https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-confirms-its-next-console-will-run-pc-games-and-is-codenamed-project-helix/  Highguard to shut down https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/3-months-after-closing-the-game-awards-highguard-is-officially-shutting-down/  Assassin's creed black flag remake confirmed https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-boss-provides-updates-on-hexe-invictus-and-jade-strongly-teases-black-flag-remake/  Sony stopping pc ports https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-pc-ports-have-struggled-due-to-delayed-releases-research-firm-claims/  We hope you enjoy the episode If you are interested in the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock, you can purchase it on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB3D2BJ8, or from the following link https://antank.net/?ref=zgbmuoxt, use code RRUK for 10% off Please visit Rapid Reviews UK for all the latest reviews and opinion pieces. You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods and Youtube. You can also watch the video version with our live pre and post shows via the VOD on Twitch, or on Youtube  You can follow the podcast on Twitter, or Bluesky Please follow and subscribe to Kiley’s Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/kiley_wilde, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok Artwork by Chloe Osborn - @WriteBluesAway, Thumbnail by @nana__marfo Music by Jonny Atma aka Gametal - @JonnyAtma on Twitter, Gametal on Youtube

    1h 25m
  2. MAR 2

    Episode 268 - Requiem For A Dream

    On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett start by talking about  the games we have been playing this week, including:  Pete: Resident Evil Requiem, Arc Raiders, Marathon Kiley: Resident Evil Requiem, Bendy and the Ink Machine, Abiotic Factor, Life is Strange, Vampire Survivors We then talk about the news that's occurred over the past week including: Nacon files for insolvency https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nacon-files-for-insolvency-says-its-assessing-all-possible-solutions-to-continue-running/  Layoffs at Eurogamer and other IGN owned publications https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/games-media-set-for-more-layoffs-as-ign-owned-eurogamer-cuts-editorial-staff/  Sony confirms Wolverine release date https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-finally-confirms-marvels-wolverine-release-date-and-its-coming-before-gta6/  Sarah Bond breaks her silence with Linkedin post https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/im-proud-of-what-weve-built-outgoing-xbox-president-sarah-bond-breaks-silence-after-exit-news/  Pokemon Presents https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-everything-announced-in-todays-30th-anniversary-pokemon-presents-showcase  We hope you enjoy the episode If you are interested in the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock, you can purchase it on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB3D2BJ8, or from the following link https://antank.net/?ref=zgbmuoxt, use code RRUK for 10% off Please visit Rapid Reviews UK for all the latest reviews and opinion pieces. You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods and Youtube. You can also watch the video version with our live pre and post shows via the VOD on Twitch, or on Youtube  You can follow the podcast on Twitter, or Bluesky Please follow and subscribe to Kiley’s Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/kiley_wilde, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok Artwork by Chloe Osborn - @WriteBluesAway, Thumbnail by @nana__marfo Music by Jonny Atma aka Gametal - @JonnyAtma on Twitter, Gametal on Youtube

    1h 49m
  3. Episode 267 - It's All Geoff's Fault

    FEB 23

    Episode 267 - It's All Geoff's Fault

    On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett start by paying tribute to Tim Hibbs from the BRB podcast, who recently passed away. We then cover the games we have been playing this week, including:  Pete: Balatro, Bomberman collection (switch 2) Kiley: life is strange, abiotic factor, bendy and the ink machine We then talk about the news thats occurred over the past week including: 2 huge losses for the industry this week, lead designer of sega consoles https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideki-sato-designer-of-segas-consoles-dies-age-75/  and castlevania and bloodstained developer https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/castlevania-and-bloodstained-veteran-shutaro-iida-has-died-at-52/  Tencent claimed to be a secret backer of Highguard https://www.gamefile.news/p/tencent-highguard-wildlight-entertainment  Phil Spencer and Sarah bond leave Microsoft https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-xbox-shakeup-phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-resigns-microsoft-ai-boss-becomes-new-microsoft-gaming-ceo/  Steam deck currently suffering shortages https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/steam-deck-is-out-of-stock-in-the-us-as-valve-warns-of-intermittent-memory-and-storage-shortages/  Sony shuts down Bluepoint games https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-shutting-down-bluepoint-developer-of-demons-souls-remake/  We hope you enjoy the episode If you are interested in the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock, you can purchase it on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB3D2BJ8, or from the following link https://antank.net/?ref=zgbmuoxt, use code RRUK for 10% off Please visit Rapid Reviews UK for all the latest reviews and opinion pieces. You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods and Youtube. You can also watch the video version with our live pre and post shows via the VOD on Twitch, or on Youtube  You can follow the podcast on Twitter, or Bluesky Please follow and subscribe to Kiley’s Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/kiley_wilde, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok Artwork by Chloe Osborn - @WriteBluesAway, Thumbnail by @nana__marfo Music by Jonny Atma aka Gametal - @JonnyAtma on Twitter, Gametal on Youtube

    1h 45m
  4. Episode 266 - Fallout With Your Balls Out

    FEB 16

    Episode 266 - Fallout With Your Balls Out

    On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett are joined by the Pirate Goomba, Gawny7789 Firstly, we talk about the games we’ve played this week, including: Gawny: Stardew Valley, Sonic Adventure 2, fallout 3, Sonic Generations, animal crossing  Kiley: vampire survivors, abiotic factor Pete: Metroid Prime 4, Scott Pilgrim EX (demo), Pragmata (demo SW2) We then talk at length about Season 2 Fallout, from Amazon Studios. We discuss the key plot points, go in depth about all the references made to the universe and New Vegas as a whole, and give our thoughts about the whole season and what we think of the whole show. Please be aware, there will be very heavy spoilers for both seasons 1 and 2 of the show, so if you haven’t seen the show, please come back and listen after you have watched it. We hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you again to Gawny for coming on the podcast. You can follow him on the following: Gawny: https://www.youtube.com/@Gawny7789 https://x.com/Gawny7789 https://www.twitch.tv/gawny7789  Please visit Rapid Reviews UK for all the latest reviews and opinion pieces  You can listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube. You can also watch the video version with our live pre and post shows via the VOD on Twitch, or on Youtube  You can follow the podcast on Twitter, or Bluesky Please follow and subscribe to Kiley’s Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/kiley_wilde, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok Artwork by Chloe Osborn - @WriteBluesAway Music by Jonny Atma aka Gametal - @JonnyAtma on Twitter, Gametal on Youtube

    2h 33m
  5. Episode 265 - Cherry-Popping Daddies

    FEB 2

    Episode 265 - Cherry-Popping Daddies

    On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett are joined by best friend of the show, Miketendo64 and previous guest and friend Rowan to talk about Rowan’s latest project, The Switchiverse!  Firstly, we talk about the games we’ve played this week, including: Pete: Scott pilgrim Vs the world, powerwash simulator 2 Kiley: abiotic factor, outer worlds 2 Mike: ateller riser trilogy, Hyrule warriors age of imprisonment  We then ask where the inspiration came from with the website, how long it took to design and code, and its functionality. We then discuss the news Mario Galaxy trailer breakdown https://youtu.be/nqF-eKKNyyI?si=717njXEjfsFVlVRe  GTA 6 physical may not be out until after digital release to avoid leaks https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/grand-theft-auto-6-may-not-have-a-physical-version-on-day-one-to-avoid-leaks-report-claims/  Mighty number 9 studio dissolved https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/10-years-after-mighty-no-9-keiji-inafunes-studio-comcept-has-officially-dissolved/  Dispatch switch version has been censored https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dispatch-is-censored-on-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-and-this-might-be-the-reason/  We hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you again to Mike and Rowan for coming on the podcast. You can follow them on the following: Miketendo64: https://www.youtube.com/@Miketendo64 https://www.youtube.com/@GameNChatM64 https://miketendo64.com/ https://x.com/miketendo64  Rowan: https://switchiverse.com/index.html, https://bsky.app/profile/mbpuk.net, https://x.com/RowanFN, https://www.etsy.com/shop/mbpuk/?etsrc=sdt&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2F, https://www.mbpuk.net/     Please visit Rapid Reviews UK for all the latest reviews and opinion pieces  You can listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube. You can also watch the video version with our live pre and post shows via the VOD on Twitch, or on Youtube  You can follow the podcast on Twitter, or Bluesky Please follow and subscribe to Kiley’s Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/kiley_wilde, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok Artwork by Chloe Osborn - @WriteBluesAway Music by Jonny Atma aka Gametal - @JonnyAtma on Twitter, Gametal on Youtube

    2h 29m
  6. Episode 264 - Xbox Did a Thing?

    JAN 26

    Episode 264 - Xbox Did a Thing?

    On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett cover the games we have been playing this week, including:  Pete: rayman legends, cursed to golf, metroid prime 4, kingdom come deliverance 2, expedition 33 Kiley: Nobody wants to die, bendy and the ink machine, in sound mind, vampire survivors We then talk about the news thats occurred over the past week including: Xbox developer direct - Forza Horizon 6 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/forza-horizon-6-first-gameplay-details-revealed-and-release-date-confirmed/ fable https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-big-fable-reveal-confirms-truly-open-world-and-xbox-and-playstation-release-this-autumn/, beast of reincarnation https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/pokemon-studio-game-freak-gives-a-new-look-at-its-ps5-xbox-and-pc-action-rpg-beast-of-reincarnation/ and kiln https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/double-fine-reveals-kiln-a-pottery-based-multiplayer-party-brawler/  Ubisoft closes studios and cancels games https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-details-major-company-reset-6-games-canned-7-delayed-and-2-studios-closed/ then stock price drops 33% https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-shares-drop-33-following-its-major-company-reset-announcement/  Meta closes 3 studios https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/meta-has-closed-several-studios-including-splosion-man-studio-twisted-pixel-and-asgard-wraths-sanzaru-games/  2 Nintendo veterans leave company https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-veteran-hideki-konno-known-for-mario-kart-and-yoshis-island-has-left-after-39-years/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/veteran-nintendo-producer-kensuke-tanabe-known-for-metroid-and-paper-mario-reportedly-confirms-retirement/  We hope you enjoy the episode If you are interested in the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock, you can purchase it on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB3D2BJ8, or from the following link https://antank.net/?ref=zgbmuoxt, use code RRUK for 10% off Please visit Rapid Reviews UK for all the latest reviews and opinion pieces. You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods and Youtube. You can also watch the video version with our live pre and post shows via the VOD on Twitch, or on Youtube  You can follow the podcast on Twitter, or Bluesky Please follow and subscribe to Kiley’s Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/kiley_wilde, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok Artwork by Chloe Osborn - @WriteBluesAway, Thumbnail by @nana__marfo Music by Jonny Atma aka Gametal - @JonnyAtma on Twitter, Gametal on Youtube

    1h 49m
  7. Episode 263 - Let's Get Cynical

    JAN 12

    Episode 263 - Let's Get Cynical

    On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett cover the games we have been playing this week, including:  Pete: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Expedition 33 Kiley: Vampire Survivor, Abiotic Factor, Goodnight Universe We then talk about the news thats occurred over the past week including: Larian studios walks about generative AI use in new divinity game https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/larian-backtracks-on-ai-use-for-divinity-concept-art-and-writing-but-says-generative-ai-can-help-some-areas-of-development/  Baldurs gate 3 switch port not appearing wasn't Larian’s decision https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/it-wasnt-our-decision-baldurs-gate-3-boss-explains-lack-of-switch-2-version/  Xbox developer direct shows the 3 games being shown off, with a secret 4th game teased https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-xbox-developer-direct-will-feature-a-secret-unannounced-fourth-game/  New Sony patent reveals AI will play the game for you when someone is stuck https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-ai-patent-will-see-playstation-games-play-themselves-when-players-are-stuck/  Steam machine price may have been leaked by Czech retailer https://steamdeckhq.com/news/steam-machine-price-leak-alza-smarty/  We hope you enjoy the episode If you are interested in the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock, you can purchase it on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FB3D2BJ8, or from the following link https://antank.net/?ref=zgbmuoxt, use code RRUK for 10% off Please visit Rapid Reviews UK for all the latest reviews and opinion pieces. You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods and Youtube. You can also watch the video version with our live pre and post shows via the VOD on Twitch, or on Youtube  You can follow the podcast on Twitter, or Bluesky Please follow and subscribe to Kiley’s Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/kiley_wilde, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok Artwork by Chloe Osborn - @WriteBluesAway, Thumbnail by @nana__marfo Music by Jonny Atma aka Gametal - @JonnyAtma on Twitter, Gametal on Youtube

    1h 35m

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We are the Rapid Reviews Radio podcast, a podcast made by 2 of the writers from Rapid Reviews. Hosted by Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett, we discuss the latest news from the world of video games and discuss a topic of choice, either suggested by the audience or by the rest of the writers at the site.