Mario Kart World didn't exactly blow the guys' minds at the launch of the Switch 2. Kevin was also very skeptical about DK Bananza, while Sean was excited to get his hands on it. After the glowing reviews it received, Kevin decided to take the leap. Now both of the guys run through their thoughts on the game so far (Spoiler Alert - they BOTH love it). Other topics include beating Death Stranding 2, Superman, Mortal Kombat II's new trailer, and more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Random Musi...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Kevin's most anticipated game of the year, the game that he didn't think needed a sequel, has finally arrived in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Unsurprisingly, however, after 30 hours with it so far, DS2 is his GOTY. Sean, of course, isn't playing it, so Kevin runs through all of his spoiler-free thoughts on Kojima's latest post-apocalyptic adventure. They also cover the infuriating situation at Xbox, including Perfect Dark's cancelation, studio shut-downs and layoffs, and the complete lack of...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 37 min
The Switch 2 has finally arrived! The guys have each had their hands on it for the past week so they are here to give their full thoughts on the system itself, the games, their issues, and lots more. They also run through highlights from last week's Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin's Switch 2 Odyssey - 2:20 Overall Switch 2 Thoughts - 9:50 Mario Kart World - 27:55 Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition - 35:20 Sean "Beat" Blue Prince - 47:50 Summer Game...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 24 min
It's that time of year again! With E3 dead and gone, Geoff Keighley rules the summer in video games and the time has come for the guys' annual tradition of going thru their predictions, hopes, and dreams for the event! Before that though, they run thru what ended up being a very good State of Play from Sony to kick things off! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Switch 2 Eve - 1:50 No Early Switch 2 Console or Game Reviews - 6:55 Kevin Got a Blackstone Griddle - 9:10 Sean is Hooked on Blue Prince...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Kevin had only played the demo of DOOM 2016, and tapped out mid-way through DOOM Eternal back in 2020. Despite this, he was very excited to get his hands on DOOM: The Dark Ages ever since it was first revealed. What he did not expect, though, was for it to end up his EASY Game of the Year so far in 2025. He goes deep into his thoughts after beating, and Platinuming, the game and all of his experiences across his 25+ hours of gameplay. Sean finally brought home his 100th Platinum with Indiana Jon...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 30 min
The seemingly inevitable finally happened with Rockstar officially delaying GTA 6 to May 2026. To soften the blow to all fans of video games, they did also release the 2nd trailer for the game which has the guys hype levels through the roof. We also found out that hell has officially frozen over, with the announcement that Gears of War Reloaded is hitting PS5 this August. Other topics include Xbox's massive hardware price increases, the guys seeing Metallica, & their continued journey throug...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 36 min
The first big-time Xbox first party game that the guys care about, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, has officially debuted on PS5 and both of the gents are making their way through it. They give their in-progress thoughts on the game as a whole, the first person viewpoint, Troy Baker's phenomenal job as Indy, and more. Before that though, they also go into FULL SPOILER MODE on the latest episode of The Last Of Us, as well as The Last Of Us Part 2. There was really no way to talk about this wi...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Its that time of year again! News in the world of video games has slowed down after the reveal of the Switch 2, so the guys shift gears to go through their predictions for WrestleMania 41! Speaking of Switch 2 though, we did get a bit more tidbits of news since the Direct aired, so they run through some of that as well. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin Went to See Minecraft... - 3:20 TLOU Season 2 Episode 1 - 11:00 Kevin Platinumed Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth - 30:55 WrestleMania 41 Pred...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 29 min
The seemingly never-ending wait for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has finally ended! The guys are here to go through everything that was covered in the stream, as well as their thoughts on the show overall and whether or not they are in on Switch 2 at launch! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean is Rewatching TLOU - 2:10 Kevin Bought a PS5 Pro?!? - 3:45 Switch 2 Direct - 7:45
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 43 min
God of War's 20th anniversary has arrived, with Sony marking the occasion with some new merch and in-game items for Ragnarok... Not much of a celebration if you ask us. However, a new report from Jeff Grubb indicates that we may actually be getting a GOW side-story set in Greece later this year! Sony stayed in control of the headlines with the surprising announcement of a new first-party studio launch named Dark Outlaw Games. The guys dig into both of these topics, along with sales results from ...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
It has been a couple of weeks since the guys got together to podcast, and Kevin has been very busy playing a bunch of games in that time. He gives his thoughts on the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Beta, his 109th Platinum, the demo for Beyond the Ice Palace 2, and his newest obsession in Blade Chimera. They both also run through their thoughts on Split Fiction so far and talk through Jez Corden's newest report on upcoming Xbox next-gen hardware, as well as the much-discussed handheld. Start - 00...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Sony's latest State of Play presentation was, in our eyes, a very good one! From a dope looking new 2D Shinobi game from the developerss of Streets of Rage 4, to the fantastic looking Tides of Annihilation, as well as the reveal of Housemarque's next game, and seemingly spiritual successor to Returnal, Saros, there was a lot to get excited about! However, because the internet is the internet, not everyone feels like the same, and people need to just be mad about something no matter what. Neverth...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 30 min
We have made it through the first month of 2025, and the guys can confidently say that we have received our first *Great* game of the year. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, the sequel to 2021's Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, is a fantastic Metroidvania that builds and improves on almost everything from the original game, and the guys are here to give their full thoughts on it. Other topics include Sean finishing Season 2 of Castlevania: Nocturne, thoughts on the 2025 Royal Rumble, Super...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 23 min
After the longest and most thorough series of leaks for any console in the history of video games, Nintendo finally dropped a trailer revealing the Switch 2. And... it confirmed everything we already knew...... With that though, we did get some additional information including the color scheme, trial events coming in the near future, and a first look at what we can only assume to be Mario Kart 9. The guys run through everything we know so far, and where their hype levels currently sit at. They a...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 41 min
The time has come for what is always one of the favorite episodes of the year for the guys to record, their top 10 favorite games of the past year! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 Hype - 4:40 Switch 2 Hardware and Reveal Leaks - 13:05 More Quest 3 Thoughts From Sean - 25:30 Stanley Parable Platinum - 28:30 Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection - 32:55 Honorable Mentions - 37:20 Number 10 - 50:35 Number 9 - 57:35 Number 8 - 1:03:55 Number 7 - 1:08:05 Number 6 - 1:1...
Jan 16, 2025•2 hr 6 min
The boys are back after their holiday hiatus to cover the games they got, and played, over their break, as well as recapping the year that was 2024 in video games! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 The Final Fantasy Football Update - 2:40 Metacritic Fantasy League Winner - 6:00 Our Pitiful Nintendo Year in Reviews - 10:05 Can you sneeze while sleeping? - 18:30 New Year's Resolutions - 21:40 Planetariums and Nose Bleeds - 29:30 Silent Hill 2 - 37:30 Sean Hates MGS2 - 39:55 Sean Got a Quest 3S - ...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Over the past few years, the two editions of Keighleyfest we get each year (Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards) have been overhyped and undercooked. Amidst reports that this edition of The Game Awards would have at least two "holy sh!t" announcements, the table was set for another disappointment. However.... Geoff Keighley delivered one of his best shows ever. The guys are here to run through everything announced from Ninja Gaiden Ragebound kicking off the show, all the way to Intergalactic: T...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 12 min
The time has come for the guys to take part in their yearly tradition of predicting all the winners for the upcoming 2024 version of The Game Awards! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Fantasy Football Sucks - 2:20 Kevin's 30th Anniversary DualSense - 6:05 Mario & Luigi Brothership - 8:55 The Game Awards Predictions - 21:40 Wrap-Up - 1:05:05
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Mario & Luigi Brothership was the last major release of the year that the guys were excited to get their hands on, and they did just that about two weeks ago. Kevin has put nearly 35 hours into the game, while Sean has played a great deal less. They both give their thoughts on their time with it so far, and dive into how it compares to some of the other Mario RPG games that they have played. Also, for the first time in a long time, there was some actual gaming news to discuss! Sony may be lo...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 59 min
The seemingly inevitable has finally happened, as Sony made it official that Concord would not be returning in any form, while also announcing that they have shut down Firewalk Studios barely a year-and-a-half after acquiring them. Neon Koi, formerly known as Savage Game Studios, was also shut down despite Sony stating that Mobile gaming remains a focus for their business. On top of all that, word broke late last week that Brian Horton, Creative Director for Insomniac's Wolverine, had left Insom...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The guys are back after a few weeks away! They cover everything that has been going on the last few weeks, including 343 Industries rebranding to Halo Studios, Kevin's obsession with the Castlevania Dominus Collection, Balatro, Vampire Survivors, and so much more! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Fantasy Football Sucks - 3:20 Back From Our Beach Trip - 9:00 Switch Physical Game Struggles - 13:55 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Preorder Kerfuffle - 24:05 PSA: Big Games Leaving PS+ Extra/Premium - ...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 34 min
The Plucky Squire is a game that the guys have had their eyes on ever since it was announced. The concept of jumping back and forth between a children's book and the real world always sound fantastic, but how does it fare once you get your hands on it? The guys go through their full thoughts on the game and how it compares to their expectations. In other news, Sony's long-rumored State of Play finally arrived and finally delivered by showcasing a lot of titles that are, at the very least, intrig...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Sony sure has had an interesting last couple of weeks, haven't they? Sony killed Concord less than two weeks after it was released, then the critically-acclaimed Astro Bot released, and then the rollercoaster went back down again with the ill-received reveal of the PS5 Pro... The guys jump into all of it with the bulk of the time spent gushing over what a fantastic game Astro Bot is, along with Sean's thoughts on Vampire Survivors on PS5, as well as Kevin's first time playing through Castlevania...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 39 min
For the first time in a while, there is actually a decent bit of news for the guys to go through! Kevin is fully all aboard the Hype Train as several gaming outlets have gone hand-on with Metal Gear Solid Delta, and the reports are all very promising. They also go through some of the highlight announcements at both Gamescom Opening Night Live, as well as the recent Nintendo Indie & Partner Directs, and the not-so-shocking ridiculous sales numbers for College Football 25. Start - 00:00 Housek...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 26 min
A few months ago, Xbox shocked the world with a series of studio closures including the beloved developer of Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks. This past week, news that was nearly as shocking broke that Krafton, publisher of PUBG and The Callisto Protocol, had acquired Tango as well as the rights to Hi-Fi Rush. On the other side of the spectrum, it was recently announced that Bungie was laying off over 200 people, canceling projects, and having some of their functions absorbed into PlayStation. Other...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min
The news continues to trickle out of the world of video games at what seems to be the slowest rate of all time. That isn't enough to stop this podcast though! For this week's episode, the guys go through their spoiler-free thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine, overall thoughts on the MCU moving forward, Sean beating Lies of P, Kevin's time with the Visions of Mana demo, as well as the current behemoth that is College Football 25! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Kevin is Tired - 3:15 Deadpool ...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 32 min
The big question around Game Pass ever since the ABK acquisition, other than "Will Call of Duty come to Game Pass?", has been "Will Xbox raise prices on Game Pass?" We now have that answer, and it is yes. The pricing isn't the only thing changing though, as Microsoft has taken the bold step of removing Day-One first party releases from all Game Pass tiers except for the most expensive option. On top of that, PC Game Pass players do get access but for almost half the cost of what console players ...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min
After a couple of weeks away on vacations, the guys have returned! They kick things off by discussing what they have both been up to in their various vacations, before getting to Shadow of the Erdtree, which Kevin hasn't had a chance to play yet. Sean, no surprise, has beaten the DLC and is here to give is full thoughts on what is being called the greatest DLC ever made. Kevin took the opposite approach to gaming over his vacation, by purchasing Switch Online's Expansion Pass and diving head fir...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 54 min
To say that Xbox has had a rough go of it lately would be an understatement. Because of that, Microsoft had a lot riding on their Xbox Showcase for 2024. With a true PlayStation Showcase nowhere in sight, could Xbox FINALLY get back some positive momentum? In a word, that answer was a loud and resounding YES! The guys cover everything that was announced in what was probably Xbox's best showcase of all time. From Doom: The Dark Ages, to Perfect Dark, to Fable, to Gears of War: E-Day, and everythi...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 46 min
The time has come for one of the guys' favorite traditions on the pod, predictions hopes and dreams for what is to come in all of the summer game showcases! Before getting to that, they talk more Paper Mario, run through a decent State of Play that was saved by Astro Bot at the end, and the NPD/Circana for April 2024. Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Dad Jokes & Mike the Headless Chicken - 2:05 Rubber Duckies in Jeeps? - 10:20 Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door - 15:15 AEW Fight Forever - ...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 51 min
