This week we played Cocoon by; Geometric Interactive. Cocoon is a puzzle game where you play and humanoid insectoid creature whom with no explanation starts to activate machines with random orbs. These orbs vary in color and each orb contains a world inside. You need to traverse each world and activate dormant powers to help solve the mystery. Mysteries like how can Keith do this podcast for years yet still can't figure out how to not use his computer microphone instead of his regular microphone...
Nov 01, 2023•59 min
This week we are joined by a guest to play Warhammer 40K: Darktide by; Fat Shark. Darktide is a first person 4vhorde game where you choose one of 4 classes. Join 3 friends as you go on varies missions to help fight against the chaos. Build your character in unique ways with a robust skill tree. Enjoy the visceral melee combat as you mow down waves of enemies.
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 20 min
This week we played Sea Of Stars by; Sabotage Studios. Sea of Stars is a classic 2.5D JRPG style game. You play as a pair of siblings who are join a special team of warriors known as the solstice warriors who are tasks with stop evil from growing and consuming the world. If you have played a JRPG you know what you are getting into, but SOS has some nice style changes that we absolutely loved.
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This week we played the listener requested Payday 3 by: Starbreeze Studios. Payday 3 is a first person shooter/ bank heist simulator. You play one of 4 criminals who are going to 1 of the 8 heist that are available at launch, and you are stealing loot. Each mission you start by exploring the area and devising a plan. If you are skilled enough you can get in and out with the loot without raising alarms, but if you want to do it the loud and hard way you are free to do that as well. Join 3 friends...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week we played the listener requested Lies Of P by; Round 8 Studios. Lies Of P is a 3rd person souls-like game where you are playing and alternate version of Pinocchio. You wake up on a train and discover the city of Krat have been overtaken by automatons called puppets. Unravel the mystery behind the puppets and the mysterious plague that infest the city. Customize your weapon by mix and matching the blade and handles to help customize your play style as you fight brutal bosses. Thank you ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This week we played The Big Con by: Mighty Yell Studios. The Big Con is a top down adventure game where you play a young teen in the 90's who discovers her mom owes a bunch of money to loan sharks. Instead of being a good kid and going off to band camp you decide to instead steal a bunch of money from random people. Rub your face along random walls to find hidden items are that need to progress the story as you travel across America to save your moms dying video store.
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This week we played the listener requested Starfield by; Bethesda Studios. Starfield is an action adventure space RPG where you play a character who has come in contact with a strange artifact. You are recruited by a group called the Constellation, a group of space explores who are trying to solve the mysteries of the galaxy. Pilot your space and explore over 1000 planets as you take on various quest and recruit members to your team. This week's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind. Go to https://...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 20 min
This week we played the listener requested Everspace 2 by; Rockfish Games. Everspace 2 is a looter shooter space fighter game with RPG elements. In Everspace 2 you play as a pilot who is trying to make a big score to finally secure a good life for himself. Don't worry if you haven't played the first Everspace because all you need to know is how to loot and shoot.
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week we covered Exoprimal by: Capcom. Exoprimal is a 3rd person PvEvP hero shooter. You play a character created pilot who crashed landed on a quarantined island that is controlled by a rogue A.I. You are taken back into the past in an Exo suit to fight dinosaurs. Do really need to know more then that? Be a mech and shoot lots and lots of dinosaurs in different game modes that are controlled by the AI.
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min
This week we played Solasta Crown of the Magister by: Tactical Adventures. Solasta is a turn based tactical RPG that is heavily influenced by the rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Start your adventure by creating a party of 4 characters that you can create or select pre created characters. Explore the world of Solasta as you uncover the mystery behind a mysterious crown. Go on the adventure alone or with 3 friends, but don't worry if your friends leave because you can keep your adventure going solo...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min
This week we played the listener requested Terraria by: Re-Logic. Terraria is a 2D survival builder game where you play as a player created character who must dive deep in the mines to help fight the corruption. Mines precious minerals and stones and build a thriving village for NPC's to join. The dungeons may be deep and the boss are huged but you do not have to go alone because you can join up to 16 players in your world.
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr
This week we played the sequel to a puzzle game we all loved. We played Supraland Six Inches Under by: Supra Games. Supraland SIU is a first person metroidvania style puzzler where you play a blue clay man who lives in a child's sandbox. Save the citizens of your village as you all have been trapped six inches under...hence the name. Explore the world as you progressively unlock unique abilities that will help you overcome and obstacle you face.
Aug 16, 2023•56 min
This week Andrew and Keith are joined by Aaron from Screen Test Podcast to discuss a bit about the Microsoft vs. FTC trial and what the future may hold. We also discuss how some old Call of Duty servers have been turned back on, and we try to make sense of Xbox's new Game Pass tier pricing works.
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week we played Arcade Paradise by; Nose Bleed Interactive. Arcade Paradise is a first person arcade management game, where you take control of a young college drop out who has been tasked with managing your father's old laundromat. Since your father has been controlling your whole life you decide to slowly convert the laundromat into an arcade. Everyday do simple tasks like cleaning laundry and picking up trash, but in your free time play all the arcades that you can... Just like real life....
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This week we played the listener requested Valheim by: Iron Gate. Valheim is a 3rd person survival builder RPG where you play a character created norse hero who was on their way to Valhalla but Odin recruits you to Valheim to help him stop a growing evil. Explore the land and build your fortress solo or with 9 friends. This game is currently in preview and we are playing on patch 0.216.10 the mistlands.
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This week we played the listener requested Mass Effect by; Bioware. ME 2 is a third person action RPG where you are continueing the story from ME1 as you prepare for the incoming reaper threat. Recruit a crew to take with you on a suicide mission to help save the galaxy. Build loyalty and relationships with your crew members but be careful the choices you make will continue in ME 3.
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This week a special guest joins us to talk about Diablo 4 by: Blizzard Studios. Diablo 4 is a ARPG where you play 1 of 5 classes that take on the legions of hell. Fight waves of demons as you quest to get epic look so you take on the ultimate evil that wants to destroy sanctuary. Hopefully this game won't always be a sidequest episode as Microsoft continues to fight to gain control of Activision Blizzard.
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This week we played the listener requested Cassette Beasts by; Bytten studios. Cassette Beast is a turn based creature capture RPG, where you play a character created person who washes up on a mysterious world. You are rescued by a stranger who gives you the ability to form of a cassette beast. Battle your way across the land as you find a way home.
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This week we played The Last Case of Benedict Fox by; Plot Twist. This game takes place in a lovecraftian 1930's where you play Benedict Fox, a man with a personal demon companion. You are investigating the murder of your father and what events have unfolded in his house. Explore the past memories of your father as you game new abilities in this 2D metroidvania platformer.
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
The gang talks about the Xbox showcase 2023 and our impressions of the newly announced titles. We of course talk more in depth about the Starfield showcase at the end.
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This week the crew wanted to recap on some really great games that we have discovered on game pass that you may have overlooked.
May 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week we played Ravelok By; Cococucumber. Ravenlok is a third person action RPG that tells a different twist to the Alice in Wonderland story. Play a young girl who is prophesied to be Ravenlok, a hero who will save the citizens from the evil queen of hearts. Explore a magical world as you try to piece together the puzzle that will lead you to the queen.
May 25, 2023•56 min
This week we played Redfall by: Arkane Studios. Redfall is a first person looter shooter where you play one of 4 unique heroes, each with their own different abilities. Join up to 3 friends online and take the fight to the vampires who have taken over this small town.
May 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min
This week we played Homestead Arcana by: Serenity Forge. Homestead Arcana is a third person farming sim where you play a young witch who is tasked with trying to fight back an evil fog with farming. Grow various crops and brew spells to take with you as you explore the evil miasma for more treasure. Sort of uncover the mystery behind the fog with a very convoluted story, but hey at least you got a really cool talking cat named Huckleberry.
May 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week we checked out Minecraft Legends by; Mojang studios and Black Bird Interactive. Minecraft Legends is a 3rd person real time strategy game where you take control of hero who must lead his armies against the invading piglins. Recruit different mobs to your side as they join you in battle, Build powerful walls and turrets to defend your friendly villages. You can play the campaign with 3 friends or go versus in a 4v4 match. Sorry about the squeaky chair this episode, the chair has been re...
May 03, 2023•58 min
This week we played Ghostwire Tokyo by; Tango Gameworks. Ghostwire Tokyo is a first person shooter action game where you are a human who has been possessed by a spirit and now you are teaming up to stop the evil plans of a mysterious man in a mask. If you are looking for a game with a different gameplay and a WHOLE LOT of collectibles then this may be your game.
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Keith and Andrew decided to fill the dead with a whole lot of non sense. The boys discuss some recent news, games they have been playing, and discuss some exciting games that are coming to Game Pass
Apr 19, 2023•52 min
This week we played Chorus by; Deep Silver Fish Labs. Chorus is a third person space shooter where you take control of Nara and her sentient ship Forsa as you take the fight to the radical cult group that threatens the entire galaxy. Unlock incredibly fun unique skills as you progress through the game to help aid in your fight. Be in Chorus with your ship, or as Keith calls it in Chorvs.
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This week we played the listener requested Halo Infinite by; 343 Industries. Halo Infinite tells the latest story of Master Chief. The humans have discovered another halo but lost in an epic fight to win it. Master Chief awakes some time after the defeat and tries to gather the remaining survivors and take back the halo, or as Keith describes the story "Space man go shoot, aliens die". Unlike other Halo's though, this time you have a grapple hook and the map is open world.
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This week Andrew and Keith wanted to visit an old childhood game, Civilization 6 by: Firaxis and Aspyr studios. Civilization 6 is a top down civilization management game. Take control of different civilization each with their own unique perks and units, and bring that civilization from the nomad age to the space age. Win the game in various ways like technology or culture. Make deals with other civilizations or betray them at the last minute. Civilization is game that can suck up a lot of your t...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 18 min
