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Game Pass Grab Bag

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Every week we pick a game on Xbox Game Pass and discuss it. Our skill levels are Hardcore,Moderate, and Noob. We will give you our 3 different perspectives of the game. Find our links at www.Gamepassgrabbag.com
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Episodes

The Riftbreaker (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played our first Series X or Series S game, The Riftbreaker by; Exor Studios. The Riftbreaker is a top down twin stick shooter/base management game. You play a young explorer who is sent to an alien planet to establish a link back to earth so humans can colonize the planet. You have to jungle resources, build multiple bases, and defend against an endless horde. Can you manage your massive base or will you get consumed by the hordes like keith who literally builds one tiny piece of w...

Dec 15, 20211 hr

Deeeer Simulator (No longer on Game Pass)

These week we played Deeeer Simulator by; Gibier Games. Deeeer Simulator is described as a slow town destruction game. You play and average everyday deer that has decided to destroy the town for you know...reasons. Gather weapons to have your deeeer transform into a living weapon. Explore the town and mess with the inhabitants with your strange abilities.

Dec 08, 202148 min

Ring of Pain (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we tackled the roguelite card game Ring Of Pain by; Twice Different. In Ring of Pain you play a mysterious person who wakes up in an unusual nest. You are greeted by a mysterious creature telling you to light the tower at the end of the nest in order to end the ring. Is the creature to be trusted or are you forever trapped in the circle?

Dec 01, 202140 min

Into The Pit (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Keith picked ANOTHER roguelike. This week it is Into The Pit by; Nullpointer Games. Into the Pit is a first person shooter roguelike where you take control of a arcane hunter in search of their lost cousin. Dive into the pit and free the villages to grow your strength. Will this game make you want to go deeper or is it just the pits?

Nov 24, 202153 min

Sidequest: News Nov 2021

We figured we would try out discuss some Game Pass News. We would love to hear your feedback if you like it, or we should just stick to games. We discuss: Cloud gaming on console, Next Space Rebel, Exo One, Fae Tactics, Undungeon, My Friend Pedro, Mortal Shell, Before We Leave, Deeer Simulator, Lawn Mower Simulator, The Gunk, Cyberpunk 2077, Mass Effect.

Nov 23, 202117 min

Moonglow Bay (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Liz chose Moonglow Bay by; BunnyHug. Take control of an fisherman who has lost a loved one at sea and lost the will to fish, but when the town of Moonglow Bay has a chance of revival you decide to pick up your fishing rod and save the town. Enjoy the adventure with couch coop and explore the seas together. Take control of your fishing vessel and explore or be like keith and forget how to drive and just keep reversing out to sea.

Nov 17, 202152 min

The Good Life (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played the very interesting The Good Life by; White Owls. The Good Life is a 3rd person RPG where you play a young reporter who is investigating a small town in England. Explore a story that really just goes all over the place, much like a lot of our conversations.

Nov 10, 20211 hr 2 min

The Procession To Calvary (No longer on Game Pass)

These week we took a lesson in art in The Procession to Calvary by; Joe Richardson. The Procession to Calvary is a comedic point and click adventure game where the set pieces are famous historical artwork. Travel threw various scenes as your character tries to complete her holy war, or get distracted like Andrew and spend way to much time spanking the bishop. That's not a metaphor, you really can spank a bishop, its an achievement.

Nov 03, 202140 min

Back 4 Blood (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played Back 4 Blood by; Turtle Rock Studios. Back 4 Blood is a coop first person shooter where you are fighting against an undead horde. Build your deck to help alter the way you play as you progress through the campaign, or take the role of a zombie in a 4v4 PVP mode called swarm.

Oct 27, 20211 hr 1 min

Aragami 2

This week a listener recommended we play Aragami 2 by; Lince Works. Aragami 2 is a third person action stealth came. Explore the feudal japan in the shadows as a super natural ninja. Complete missions as a solo ninja or coop with 2 other friends. Will you rule the shadows or bumble like a Keith.

Oct 20, 202156 min

The Artful Escape (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played The Artful Escape by; Beethoven and Dinosaur. The Artful Escape is a 2D music platformer where you play a young musical prodigy who is having an identity crisis. Travel across the universe as you play through this space rock opera.

Oct 13, 20211 hr 2 min

Carrion

This week we decided to try a more simple game, Carrion by; Phobia Game Studios. Play the role of an amorphous creature that consumes all in its path. You think with such a short game it would be a quick episode? Well we have some thoughts and those thoughts sometimes get loud.

Oct 06, 202154 min

Subnautica (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we had a couple listeners request Subnautica by: Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Subnautica is first person survival exploration game where you play a lone survivor from a crashed ship on and alien planet. Can you gather you wits and build a sustainable habitat, or will you be like Keith and play almost 10 hours and not find anything.

Sep 29, 202159 min

Hades (No longer on Game Pass)

This week a listener recommended Hades by: Supergiant Games. Hades is a top down action roguelike, where you play the son of Hades who is trying to escape the underworld. Uncover the mystery of your origin as you progress. Yes this is a roguelike with an actually story, and it's actually pretty good. Keith was even interested in it.

Sep 22, 202159 min

Quake

This week a listener suggest we go in the way back machine and try Quake by; ID studios. Quake is the grandfather of all first person shooters. It originally came out in 1996 and we discuss if it still holds up today in this new enhanced version.

Sep 15, 202154 min

Psychonauts 2

The wait is over. We discussed Psychonauts 2 by; Double Fine studios. Continue the story of Razputin a young psychonaut agent who tries to uncover the mystery behind the psychic 6. Explore diverse worlds in this 3rd person action platformer. Is it possible to love a game too much? Because we may of crossed the line.

Sep 08, 20211 hr

12 Minutes (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we had a guest join us as we discussed 12 Minutes. A top down interactive story, where you play a husband stuck in a time loop. Unravel the mystery as you try to break out of the cycle.

Sep 02, 20211 hr 6 min

The Ascent (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played the new Microsoft exclusive. The Ascent by; Neon Giant studios. The Ascent is a top down twin stick shooter with light RPG elements. Play the role of a nobody who is trying to earn their freedom from the corporations. Explore an incredibly beautiful cyberpunk world solo or coop with 3 friends.

Aug 25, 202150 min

Sidequest: Back 4 Blood preview

Andrew, Keith, and Dave discuss their thought on the short Back 4 Blood open beta. Back 4 Blood is a first person shooter brought to you by Turtle Rock Studios.

Aug 21, 202122 min

Unravel

This week we played Unravel by; Coldwood Interactive. Unravel is a 2D puzzle platformer, where you play Yarny, an adorable little creature made of yarn. Travel through past memories of a family as you piece together their history. Everything about this game sounds perfect for Keith....too bad he was on vacation and missed it.

Aug 18, 202141 min

Atomicrops (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played Atomicrops by; Bird Bath Games. Atomicrops is a twin stick bullet hell roguelite with a twist. In this game you aren't trying to see how far you can get in a dungeon but how long you can keep your farm going. Plant strange vegetables to earn currency, and try to survive each season, which is the same advice I give myself about Keith.

Aug 11, 20211 hr 2 min

Going Under (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played Going Under By; Aggro Crab. Going Under is a satirical roguelike dungeon crawler, where you are a new intern being forced to fight the monsters under your new office. Grab whatever you can to bash the enemies, but please only do it in this game and not actually at your work place. Unless you work with Keith.

Jul 28, 202150 min

Darkest Dungeon

This week we had a listener request to check out Darkest Dungeon by; Red Hook studios. Darkest Dungeon is a turn based roguelike dungeon crawler. You take control of a party of 4 as you dive into varies dungeon in order to restore your family manor. Manage your parties stress and health as you try to make everyone survive the dungeon. This game just feels the same way as managing Keith.

Jul 21, 202155 min

Battlefield Series

This week a listener asked us to cover the Battlefield games. So we had our guest Aaron return to help us cover the series. Listen as we try to discuss the convoluted history with Battlefields naming, and listen to Keith describe his struggles with multiplayer.

Jul 14, 20211 hr

Sidequest: E3 2021

This week we decided to be super behind and give our thoughts on E3 and what games we are excited for. As some people say its better late then never. In this case never probably would of been better.

Jul 07, 202158 min

Psychonauts

This week we go back to a simpler times of platformers with Psychonauts by: Double Fine studios. Play as Raz a young cadent who is trying to become a psychonaut. Will this be a platformer dream for Keith or just another game he doesn't listen to the story?

Jun 30, 202156 min

Destroy All Humans (No longer on Game Pass)

This week a listener picked Destroy All Humans by; THQ. DAH follows the exploits of a very angry alien who wants to destroy all humans. Which is probably where they came up with the title. Extract DNA and take over America in this third person action game. Another name this game could of been called is sneak by all humans.

Jun 23, 202147 min

Maneater

This week we had a couple listeners request Maneater, By; Tripwire Interactive. Play the role of a blood thirsty shark in this 3rd person shaRkPG. Chomp your way up the food chain as you try to avenge your mother.

Jun 09, 202146 min

Dragon Quest Builders 2 (No longer on Game Pass)

This week the gang played Dragon Quest Builders 2 by; Square Enix, Koei Tecmo, and Omega Force. Take control of one of the last remaining builders, as you fight against the Children of Hargon who are hell bend on destroying everything.

Jun 02, 202153 min

Phogs (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we decided to pair up and take on the wacky adventure of Phogs! by; Bit Loom Games. Have you and a friend take control of either red or blue as you bark and stretch your way through various worlds. Or you can be like mostly alone Keith and try to struggle solo. Does Phogs make us bark with excitement or is it ruff.

May 26, 202144 min
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