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Game for Anything

Angharad Yeo and Paul F. Verhoevenshows.acast.com
Game For Anything is a witty, informative deep-dive into the worlds of gaming, tech, and pop culture. Hosted by Angharad Yeo (ABC's Good Game, Queens of the Drone Age, Double J), and Paul F. Verhoeven (28 Plays Later, ABCs Steam Punks, Loose Units), join these two friends as they prove that they truly are game for anything. Hey! That's the name of the show!

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Episodes

Monster Train 2 Demo, Marvel Snap, Urine Batteries & Tooth-in-Eye Surgery

I'm reading the title of this episode and just reflecting on the madness of this show that we make. This episode of Game For Anything, Rad proves that a free demo can subsist your gaming needs by sinking 10 hours into the Monster Train 2 demo (now it's more like 20 hours). Plus, Paul gives us another update on Marvel Snap, and discovers new nightmares he never knew existed as Rad tells him about "tooth-in-eye surgery". That's right, a sight-restoring surgery that literally replaces an eyeball wi...

Mar 14, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Erika Ishii's Secret Obsession

Special guest Erika Ishii joins Rad to share stories about their life, career, and new found love of fountain pens. Because here at Game For Anything... we're game for anything . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Marvel Rivals layoffs, Livestreamed Memecoin Suicide, Kmart Rice Cooker

In an episode covering the full gamut of human emotions, Paul fills us in on the well-publicised layoffs of the Marvel Rivals team in Seattle. But is it a matter of rampant capitalism gutting studios, or is Marvel Rivals' Chinese developer - NetEase - just keeping jobs more local? Plus, heartbreaking news has surfaced of a crypto trader who appears to have ended his own life by playing Russian roulette live streamed on X/Twitter. Disturbingly, memecoins named after him were then tokenised. And, ...

Feb 24, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Avowed, and Captain America: Brave New World

Obsidian's massive new RPG, Avowed, is here - and it puts the "fun" in "fungal". Also, Paul sees red over the new Captain America (actually, he really rather liked it)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Switch 2 Patents, Samsung Freestyle & Music Frame, and a UFC gamer chokehold

Chokehold? More like troll-hold! We tell tale of UFC fighter Brian Ortega who flew across the country to choke out an online troll, because that's what planes and years of professional martial arts is for. Rad succumbs to the siren song of TV in bed - cinema style - with the Samsung Freestyle projector and Music Frame. Plus, Paul snuffles into the patent office like a truffle pig for a little conjecture on Nintendo's Switch 2, and we give you a quick update on generative AI model DeepSeek's back...

Feb 03, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 92

KaiCon and Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Rad is joined by special guest Gem Driscoll to hear about her unbridled spending habits at Kaiga Convention, aka. KaiCon. Plus, they link arms and skip into a world of adventure at the Twenty-Sided Tavern - an interactive Dungeons & Dragons stage show currently running at the Sydney Opera House. Oh no! You better catch it! (Paul is busy so we've got guest hosts, how fun!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 31, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Nintendo Switch 2, Samsung S25 & DeepSeek

The Switch 2 is coming! But it seems like Nintendo aren't switching it up this time, and Paul is maybe a little disappointed. Rad tries to perk him up with some news from Samsung's new S25 series launch - including an AI generated version of the cover art and a Crocs phone case - and they talk about the new Chinese-made ChatGPT competitor: DeepSeek R1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 90

The Great TikTok Ban

TikTok, TikTok! TikTok's time is up... OR IS IT? Apparently, no. Rad and Paul can't not talk politics in this, the first episode of 2025 - plus, they discuss Marvel Snap getting Snapped out of existence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202527 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Marvel Rivals & Google's Willow Quantum Computer

Is Marvel Rivals able to stand toe-to-toe with the magnificent online shooter Overwatch? You’ll marvel at our findings! Also, Rad takes a gander at Marvel Rivals & Google's Willow quantum computer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Apple Intelligence Meets Luigi Mangione, Artisan

It's-a me! Luigi! But seriously - Apple Intelligence has made a truly un-intelligent move. Plus, Artisan: what is it? And will i rob you of your need for human employees? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Roborock Qrevo Master

Paul chats with Sir Toby about Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s medieval realism, and Rad rocks! ROBOrocks, that is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 86

AI Jesus & Petbarn's PetAI

AI Jesus? More like AIEEEEE, JESUS! A new art installation in Switzerland is making Paul a little cross. But can Petbarn's new AI app help level up Rad's doggy experience? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Social Media Ban, LEGO, Eve's Skin

No social media for under 16s! What does this mean for those toiling in the underground viral dance mines? Plus, LEGO launch a new sleigh, and Eve's Skin is looking a little weird, folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Deepfake Lawsuit, Crypto-Banana, ReMarkable, EVERBOOM

Paul tries on a new suit. A new LAW suit, that is! Specifically, he discusses a new deepfake lawsuit fiasco, before chatting about the Crypto mogul who bought a six million dollar piece of art. Then, Rad puts pen to paper (sort of) with ReMarkable, which is, to be frank, kind of remarkable. Plus: EVERBOOM! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Sam Lake's Alan Wake 2 Spoilercast, Razzlekhan

Sam Lake (Remedy Games) joins Paul in a truly spoileriffic, thought-provoking spoilercast, now that all of Alan Wake 2's DLC is out. Rad takes a look Razzlekhan - why is something related to this bitcoin-jacking rapper in the Smithsonian? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster (and Lego), Marvel Snap

What's that on the horizon? Why, it be a remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn! And yarrrrr, it be also a Lego game too! Avast! Oh, and Paul does a proper pitch at Rad on the wonders of Marvel Snap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 81

The Russo Brothers Riot, ECOVACS T30 OMNI

Did Riot ditch the Russo Brothers because their League of Legends script was MC-EW? Also, the You've Got Mail guy has died, prompting a delve into voice actors past. Also, Rad reckons the ECOVACS T30 OMNI doesn't suck - which seems like a design flaw, honestly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonos Ace, MTG: Arena

Paul thinks The Veilguard, the latest Dragon Age, is Draggin'. Rad sounds off on the Sonos Ace, and Magic the Gathering: Arena gets a look in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 05, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 79

RetroRealms Review, Life360, LG Tone T90S

Paul enjoys jumping from platform to platform as he does jumping topic to topic, which makes his review of RetroRealms new 16 bit multiversal horror platformer (featuring Ash Vs. The Evil Dead and Halloween ) a tad ironic. And Rad has more stuff she tested whilst on holiday: Life360's new Tiles, and their super helpful app, which can call you an ambulance, unless you don't want to impose on anyone. Finally, the LG Tone t90's trigger a really gross talk about ear wax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Oct 28, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Silent Hill 2 Review, Fire TV Stick, July Bags

Silent Hill 2 is creepy as hell, so naturally, Paul ran into Team Bloober's superb new remake headfirst without any consideration for his personal safety. Rad, meanwhile, has returned from overseas, and she comes bearing the gift of fire! More specifically, Amazon's new Fire TV Stick, which she used for xbox cloud gaming. Also, she discusses the merits of July luggage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Fortnite VS Doctor Doom, Nintendo Alarmo, Balatro+

Doctor Doom invades Fortnite, prompting Paul to get up at 5am (although let's face it, any excuse, right?). Nintendo reveal some alarming hardware news with Alarmo, and Rad's spiral towards being a slot-jockey steps up with the charming Balatro+! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Life360 Tiles, Dr. Colette Smart

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is out! And do you know what else is out, at least culturally? The YoHo Diablo! We promise we won't talk about that relic for a needlessly long time in this episode. Also, Rad is all smiles when it comes to tiles. By which we mean Life360's tiles, which have saved her bacon, and she chats about them with Dr. Colette Smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Nintendo Turns 135, Ozone Water, Giveaway Time

Nintendo blows out 135 candles on it's birthday cake, and boy, are it's lips tired! Rad's commits a cardinal sin with an ozone water transfusion, plus, your besties are giving away SXSW wristbands, and a UE Miniroll speaker - head over to their instagram to enter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Kojima Goes Pro, Juno Hits Overwatch, the POCO F6 Pro

Hideo Kojima has some big career news, and people are having a little trouble wrestling with what it means. Overwatch's spacy new hero, Juno, has Paul fit to bursting, and Rad learns to love supermarkets thanks to the POCO F6 Pro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Concord Flies Away, and Earthrise: Star Crew

Sony's massive, expensive online shooter, Concord? Gone. Disappeared. But why? What the hell happened? Then, Rad and Paul head along to get a look at superb Melbourne escape Earthrise: Star Crew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 72

The War Within, Wiz Smart Lights, The Sunless City, Roborock Flexi Lite

Uh-oh. Paul is back on his World of Warcraft thing again, and has already clocked the new expansion, The War Within, twice. Rad lights up the room - literally - with Wiz smart lights, Paul dies over and over with the Dark Souls: The Sunless City board game, and Rad’s roster of robo-vacs grows thanks to the Roborock Flexi Lite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 71

The PS5 Pro, Space Marines 2, Fallout Factions, Alien: Romulus

Rad takes a closer look at the PS5 Pro. Pro? She does so like a pro. Con? There's a lot of talk about wolf milk. Paul dives into two dystopian hellscapes: in video game form with Space Marines 2, and in board-game form, with Fallout Factions: Battle for Nuka World. Finally, there are two wolves inside Rad, and BOTH of them dug Alien: Romulus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Star Wars: Outlaws, the Eufy S1 Pro, and the Allure of Idle Games

WE'RE BACK! After a necessary sabbatical, Paul and Rad return with a very quick (but probably rather slow, actually) look at Ubisoft's Star Wars: Outlaws, idle games Doctor Who: Lost in Time and Star Trek Lower Decks, and a road-test of the super bougie robot vacuum, the Eufy S1 Pro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 69

CrowdStrike Strikes, and Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold

CrowdStrike Strikes Back! Well, it strikes for the first time, actually, and becomes the biggest IT failure of all time in the process. Plus, foldable phones! Are they all they're cracked up to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 68
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