To wrap up spooky season, we have another FNGC Review for a serious goty contender in 2023: Resident Evil 4! This remake based on the original 2005 sequel from Capcom set the gaming world on fire in March of this year. The visuals, the polish and the dedication to the vision remain best in class and it is our privilege to review it for the show today! How does it stack up to the original and what does it mean for the franchise going forward? Jump in with our resident RE expert, Adam Bucceri, as ...
Nov 03, 2023•3 hr
Welcome back for another episode continuing October's spooky content train for the Friday Night Gamecast!! This week I'm joined by the one and only Nave from Gaming Together Podcast to look further behind the veil into what makes the horror genre work so will in the Video Game world! Everything from analogous design elements shared in both film and video games, the relationship between film and gaming directorial aesthetics and which horror games pre-2008 paved the way for the industry - we got ...
Oct 27, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Happy spooky season ya nerds! Will and I are back with just us as the dynamic duo to talk about some incredibly scary gaming experiences from this past year. We go a little farther back to dig in less immediate games that give us the spooky vibes. Lots of great discussion on Resident Evil, Dead Space, Callisto Protocol and even more lead us down the path to all things that go bump in the night! Time Stamps : (0:54) - Intro (3:44) - Game Updates (25:55) - Scary Corporate Acquisition News (28:37) ...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 46
This Friday Nick and Will are back and better than ever! This time we're joined by Nast3, Dandalf and Jono to explore the fascinating realm of game development and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes: the game engines. From the pixelated landscapes of classic games to the breathtakingly realistic worlds of modern titles, we discuss the engines that power our most beloved gaming experiences. Please follow the Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast at the platforms below! https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodc...
Oct 13, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of this highly anticipated mainline entry from Square Enix. Where does it stack up against the all-star releases of 2023? How does it compare to the lega...
Oct 06, 2023•3 hr 2 min
This week Nick and Will are back at it again to address some of the biggest leaks that have hit modern gamers in recent history! Nick reveals his deepest darkest secrets being a Jane Austin fan, and William refuses to put anything greater than 7 hrs. into Starfield. Will Tears of the Kingdom ever completed and can Will go full star platinum in Mortal Kombat 1?? Hang out with us this Friday to find out! Time Stamps : (0:37) - Intro (5:35) - Game Updates! (Starfield [both of us], MK1, Coffee Talk ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Hi everyone! Nick here to present to you a rare audio essay on one of my favorite games of this year. Star Wars fan or not, I think you'll enjoy my thoughts on this incredible entry into the cannon. This may be a bit shorter but I'm curious to know if you all enjoyed this style of content. Let me know and we might be able to craft some for you wonderful weekend warriors in the future. Music by: Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us a...
Sep 22, 2023•20 min
Here is a question that has long tugged at the minds of both Will and I: Is there ever going to be a different developer that understands the formula/philosophy Fromsoftware puts into their video games? And will that developer make something that captures the spirit of the Fromsoft catelog and make their own original concept? This time around we're joined by returning cast member, Dave Jackson, to really break down what makes FROM special and who in the industry has made a serviceable experience...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Following the armistice reached after the 16-bit invasion from Season 1, Generals Nick and Will of the Friday Night Gamecast brokered a truce among all gaming nations to secure peace, freedom and justice for our new Empire. Little did we know this peace would remain short-lived as the hordes of retro gaming gremlins batter the gates of current day AAA gaming bastion, DEMANDING we discuss Gen 5 gaming at length. Thus we charge once more unto the breach to discuss our favorite game consoles and vi...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Okay okay okay I know what you're thinking, "Nice job on timing the release boys!" Well you know what, how about you just fu---.... Nah I'm just joshing you. I say it at the start of the main topic of the episode but we're treating this like more of a think piece of prospective thoughts on to be announced games or games that Will and I would both really like updates on. We hope you enjoy our thoughts for what we want for the rest of this year! As you all know we saw the Starfield live action tra...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Episode 40 of the Friday Night Gamecast has Nick and Will returning to a legacy show topic as a callback to Season 1! We're diving into 6 incredible voice actors (including one very timely voice of a famous Italian plumber) to highlight actual legends that've shared their immense talents with us in the gaming industry! Timestamps: (0:42) - Intro (1:23) - Nick vs. Will - Does game completion matter? (14:34) - Game Updates (30:42) - Legendary Voices in Gaming (1:14:31) - Outro Mix, Master & Mu...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Will and I had every intention to to make this a nice and concise episode talking about jut a nice light handful of mobile games...and the result is a 2 hour extravaganza of mobile awesomeness that we got to laud the pros and cons of. Action packed, dense episode that's a great listen for both casual and serious mobile gamers alike. As always, let us know which games we missed that you really love and make sure you keep gaming!! Main topic discussion includes overview of games like: Street Fight...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Bada Bing Bada Boom. Does anybody ever read these episode descriptions?? It's Nick and Will and we're talking about the best video game sequels of all time - as the title would suggest. But regardless we're here to dig into which sequels were our favorites and why. Lots of game updates, and lots of dunking on Elon Musk will ensue, so what's not to love. Make sure you don't miss the secret ending post show for our Oppenheimer review! (00:40) - Intro (03:45) - Gaming Updates (15:57) - News: Final ...
Aug 11, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 38
This week, the cast is talking about all the games we've touched this year and predict whether or not they're going to achieve the critical GOTY trophy in December or win any of the varied categories at the Game Awards. Will and Nick are still imagining what a world is like when Twitter is still called Twitter. Also please whatever you do don't play Immortals Phoenix rising. Make sure Ubisoft learns their lesson. (00:45) - Intro (01:30) - Storytime w/ Nick (09:24) - Aliens in the News (11:38) - ...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 37
The long held secret of the video game industry was to figure out how we can convinced the loved ones around us to play videos games with us or get into them on their own. We're here to mull over this conversation with a couple of great friends, Chris and Karradyne of A Novel Console podcast! We're chatting about everything from Books to Food and (you guessed it) TLOU hot takes! A fun spicy episode that is a must listen for our regular audience. (00:43) - Intro (04:02) - How A Novel Console got ...
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 36
The amazingly talented Jill Grodt joins us this week to break down exactly why indies are so important to the industry we all love and how they continue to shape the future of modern gaming. We explore what it's like to stave off the peril that is Jeff Grubb and his thirst for knocking drinks out people's hands and even get into the nitty gritty of managing your work life balance while providing coverage at these amazing conferences. Will and I both binged some amazing indie titles in preparatio...
Jul 21, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Happy Friday Gamers!! Will and I have just been spoiled with all the showcases and gaming news that's been cropping up this past summer and it's got us strapped in for an exciting Episode 34. First up to bat is our quick overview and thoughts on the recent Annapurna 2023 showcase followed by an outstanding review of Diablo 4! (I changed the order in the title bcs SEO is king:) When it comes to "villains" we really can say Lilith did no wrong throughout the story. You can't really point to a mome...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Almost every game we play with the - exception to cooking and farming simulators - leads to a power fantasy one way or another. Whether you just want to be a murder goblin or a open world kingpin, the majority of games feed into player's power fantasies. This week Nick and Will are leading the charge to lay out some of the craziest weapons and characters we've experienced in our gaming journey. Let us know what we missed or if there are major weapons/characters/powers you'd like us to talk about...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Xbox is currently going through it right now with the suit being brought to court by the FTC regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition. But the thought occurred to us: Is Xbox relying too heavily on the strength of established IP? Would they be better served in pursuing creative leads that will bring about new hallmark titles to push Xbox and Microsoft as a publishing platform? Join Nick and will again this week as they break down how the entire situation can unravel! Mix, Master & Music...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Major spoilers ahead for this episode for those of you who have never played Dead Space OR the Remake! Nick and Nave from Gaming Together are joining forces again to discuss the Dead Space Remake released earlier this year by EA Motive! Everything from mechanics, lore, sound design and narrative structure - we answer all your burning questions about Dead Space Remake and take time to ponder what might be next for the Dead Space IP! This episode is chock full of spoilers so be careful! (00:37) - ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Welcome back to the Friday Night Gamecast! The boys are back for season 2 from our extended holiday and we can't wait to get into it with everyone again! We're bringing it in on episode 31 to have a long chat about some of the things we've been up to for the past few months from games to real life! We take this opportunity to continue our review of these gaming showcases including Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Showcase 2023. Thanks for the wait everyone, we're back and better than ever! (00:39)...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 31
What's up everyone! This is a little teaser - an appetizer, if you will, for the debut of FNGC's Season 2 airing tomorrow! The PS Showcase happened before the events of our recording on the Xbox Showcase, so it seemed only fitting that we'd throw our reaction episode up here for a quick little run down on our thoughts of what Sony had to offer us here. This is the type of labeling we're using going forward for shows that are outside our mainline episodes. Let us know what you think, and don't yo...
Jun 15, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Happy Friday everyone! Since the Fireside Talks have ended, we're posting this Patreon series "Didja Hate It" to the main feed so you can hear some quality 10/10 Will content as he returns to the show and hold you over a bit longer before we officially start Season 2! (Keep your eyes peeled for announcements) This series is the end result of when Will and I let you pick the game we play through voting on both Patreon (and Twitter if we need a tie breaker). It was originally just going to be a ga...
Apr 28, 2023•53 min
Our good friends return! Liv and Frew are back in the building and we're talking all about their show and how they got started (e.g. Frewy got tired of hearing about Liv's favorite podcasts going away). Liv downright refuses to play RE4 Remake and Frew is totally a Man City fan. But most importantly we're covering a game that's special to all of us: Sad dad simulator aka The Last of Us (The one with Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson - not the HBO miniseries). This is the last episode of this season'...
Apr 21, 2023•2 hr
Happy Friday folks! Welcome to the penultimate episode (and I actually mean it this time) of the Fireside Talks. I couldn't be more happy to be joined by Rick from Pixel Project radio this week to discuss his take on content creation, an look at trends in the gaming industry and a major pillar in the PS2 era in JRPGs - Xenosaga Episode 1: Dur Ville zur Macht! (00:45) - Intro (02:00)- Interview with Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio (1:04:40) - Xenosaga Episode 1 Review (2:02:43) - Outro Rick...
Apr 14, 2023•2 hr 8 min
The Fireside talks are back and better than ever this time around! Aaron and Tommy are joining me this week to discuss a fascinating entry in the Mario catalogue, this is the game they named their podcast after and it's the Superstar Saga! We talk shop, content, how they came up and how to make a tweet go viral. Fantastic time with these two fellas and I can't wait to have them back soon. We're hoping everyone has had a great week and will enjoy this weekend! (00:23) - Intro (02:10)- Interview w...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 25 min
It was my pleasure to host my good friend Chris Ware of 1H1D on the Fireside Talks to talk about one of his favorite games ever in Splinter Cell and give us all a real look at what it takes to run an Xbox Game Pass podcast. After all, what's not to love? We get to talk about one of the coolest dads in video games, Sam Fisher and we can finally - gladiatorial style - settle once and for all that Cool Ranch Doritos are the dominant chip in their flavor profile lineup! Hope everyone is having a won...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min
"Maybe you're right. Maybe we can't win this. But we'll fight you regardless, just like we did Sovereign. Just like I'm doing now. However "insignificant" we might be, we will fight, we will sacrifice and we will find a way. That's what humans do." -Commander Shepard. And so begins our journey into one of the best sci-fi western RPGs ever made: Mass Effect 2 Kevin and Ethan of Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast join me to talk about their show and their method in getting this massive project up and ...
Mar 24, 2023•2 hr 16 min
Nave and Phil make their return to the show! They've joined us this go around to give our listeners some insider knowledge into the origins of Gaming Together. We also take a look into the ins and outs of Harmonix Studios and the resulting hit: Rock Band 4! This virtual karaoke machine is something special and a must have if you have plenty of friends or family who like to perform, sing and have fun together. Don't miss out on this one dear listeners, good times abound with some good friends! (0...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 57 min
This week I'm joined by the amazing Bill and Alex of the Gaming & Collecting Podcast. These two look back at the games that shaped them and share with me their journey in podcasting. From conventions, anime, cosplay and gaming, both Bill and Alex have some deep knowledge and experiences that allow them to bring their unique lens to our show this wonderful Friday Night. Then we got to break into the previous game in a series we've covered earlier with Persona 4: The Golden!! Bill and Alex sha...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 59 min
