Star Wars gaming very well may be saved! EA's exclusivity to the Star Wars deal has dissolved with the reveal of a Ubisoft open world Star Wars game and the boys are dreaming of the possibilities. However, this is happening under a new umbrella called LucasFilm Games and it isn't limited to just Star Wars. Bethesda's Machine Games is working on an Indiana Jones game! Mix that in with CD Projekt Red publicly apologizing as lawsuit breathe down their necks and you're caught in the middle of one of...
Jan 17, 2021•3 hr 18 min•Ep. 285
CD Projekt Red really faced the music this past December with the release of Cyberpunk 2077. For days upon days, there was seemingly a new issue cropping up for the once highly praised studio. Since Christmas, there has been a void and with that calmness, one Reddit user saw opportunity to peddle misinformation which then quickly spread across the web leading to CDPR breaking their silence to quiet things down. The conversation leaves us in a familiar position of irresponsible reporting, Reddit ...
Jan 10, 2021•3 hr 18 min•Ep. 284
Pandemic Studios was one of gaming's greatest. Bringing us the likes of Star Wars: Battlefront 1 & 2, Lord Of The Rings: Conquest, The Saboteur, Destroy All Humans, and both Mercenaries games, they really managed to define a lot of titles in their lifespan. Sadly, in 2009, Pandemic Studios closed their doors and never reopened. What's the story behind this? Today, Matty sits down with multiple former developers and leaders who worked at the studio to answer this question. Were things as grea...
Jan 01, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 283
FUNNY EPISODE ALERT! I don't remember the last time I genuinely hysterically laughed on a podcast, but this episode is one for the books. FightinCowboy joins Matty, Karak, and Dustin to discuss the awards given out voted by you, the listeners! From best open worlds, to the Anti Consumer Award, and yes, the "It's Pretty" award... it's all here! Furthermore, the boys delve into important topics such as Cyberpunk 2077's ongoing controversy, the one-cube debate, and whether or not socks should remai...
Dec 20, 2020•3 hr 32 min•Ep. 282
2020's biggest game has finally arrived. Cyberpunk 2077 was announced back in 2012 before going dark and reappearing years later after the The Witcher 3. The hype was high and with that so are expectations. On the PC front, things look strong, but beyond that it's a bit of a warzone. To cool things off, the boys debate more about how much ice should be in your drink rather than the bugs and performance issues plaguing Cyberpunk. The game's industry's popularity contest also occurred, but reveals...
Dec 13, 2020•3 hr 9 min•Ep. 281
BioWare has done borderline everything to step further away from their glory days. From stripping away role-playing elements, honing in on multiplayer, and making radical changes in their established franchise, it's sad to say that this company is a far cry away from what they once were. Today, another blow hit the team hard as their studio head along with the director of the anticipated Dragon Age 4. What does this mean for the long heralded studio? Also, Dead Island 2 lives despite being about...
Dec 06, 2020•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 280
A video game is comprised of many moving parts. Narrative, gameplay, music, performances, accessibility, and the list goes on. Every year, the game's industry gets together for a little popularity content called The Game Awards and this time around we decided to sift through the nominations with our own picks on what we think will win! Fret not, we will have our very own show dedicated to a game-of-the-year conversation boasting multiple categories that will poll from within our own audience in ...
Nov 29, 2020•3 hr 2 min•Ep. 279
It's quite rare that we ever get a look into the operations and planning of companies, but sadly CapCom suffered a huge leak laying out what to expect for roughly the next five years. From Street Fighter to a new Dragon's Dogma, it's all out in the wild. On a more positive note, IO Interactive shocked the world by announcing a new 007 game which is one of gaming's best fits rivaling that of Insominac Games with Spider-Man. The boys also parse over the comments of PlayStation boss Jim Ryan on the...
Nov 22, 2020•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 278
Finally, the next generation of game consoles has ARRIVED! Matty, Karak, and Dustin all have both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 in hand alongside plenty of games tested. From Demon's Souls Remake, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Godfall, to Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold Wars and Astro's Playroom; it is truly a jam packed episode! Lots of impressions to go around and, of course, lots of Patron questions answered as well. Next gen is HERE! Get hyped! Learn more about...
Nov 15, 2020•3 hr 17 min•Ep. 277
It is the calm before the storm. The next generation of consoles are right around the corner and we have loads of PlayStation 5 impressions to sift through. We don't have to wait long for the coverage on launch titles to arrive either as Miles Morales reviews have dropped and we have those to mull over too! PlayStation didn't hesitate taking over the week as there were rollouts for details on Demon's Souls Remake and upgrades coming to backwards compatibility features. It is only going to heat u...
Nov 08, 2020•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 276
Our longest episode of 2020? Sure, why not?! This week, we dig into one of the industry's most elusive titles, Cyberpunk 2077, that has thrown yet another curveball our way. What do the boys make of a third delay for the highly anticipated RPG? Matty, Karak, and Dustin also dig into the latest AAA release, Watch Dogs Legion, which they've had since prior to launch! Furthermore, Halo Infinite sees even more staff changes and Anthem attempting to start a bounce back by tapping into the community f...
Nov 01, 2020•3 hr 42 min•Ep. 275
The boys sink their teeth into important questions like is a poptart a ravioli or what comes first when making a sandwich? Then, it's onto more trivial matters such as Bethesda being coincidentally sued after a big deal made Microsoft or the debut of Fallout 76's Steel Dawn DLC. While those are easy to digest at face value, what of the strange choices surrounding Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and the very first Fire Emblem being localized after many, many years? This and much more in thi...
Oct 25, 2020•3 hr 14 min•Ep. 274
It seems like everything always makes its way back to the Bethesda acquisition by Microsoft! Phil Spencer participated in another interview, this time shedding more light on the plans he has for both Bethesda and Halo. Furthermore, in a week seemingly dominated by RPGs, Assassin's Creed Valhalla has gone gold and the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 shared its fourth Night City Wire. As always, the boys sift through the listener submitted questions regarding a very busy week for games! Learn mo...
Oct 23, 2020•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 273
Dustin and Karak held down the fort today while Matty went to physical therapy! In this week, Avengers has hit quite the snag! A game that seemed ripe for success has plummeted to the bottom of the player base rankings. Interestingly enough, Sucker Punch enters on the other end of the spectrum hoping to reap some form of success from the multiplayer space. The only difference? It's free! That, alongside much more, headline this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Oct 23, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 272
In a solo show, Matty rolls through the latest on Cyberpunk 2077's tale of overtime as well as the big changes to everyone's favorite Spider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr 33 min
In one of the industry's biggest acquisitions, Bethesda is now a Microsoft owned. This changes the game now, in the near future, and in the long run. Let's discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 02, 2020•3 hr 17 min
Well, well, well. It's time to dig into those shiny new consoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 02, 2020•3 hr 7 min
Xbox unveiled the extent of their next-gen plans and this is unprecedented value. Buying into next-gen gaming has never been easier! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2020•3 hr 14 min
Nintendo finally confirmed their long rumored Mario Collection, but is it with all the respect we'd hope for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 44 min
In a packed week of reveals, shows, previews, and announcements, the trio tackles it the best way they can. A 3+ hour? Yup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2020•3 hr 10 min
As next gen details continue to heat up, the South Korea ratings board may have just had its most significant leak yet. That, and much more, in this week's Matty-Dustin episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2020•2 hr 46 min
The launch window for Xbox just became mighty vacant with the delay of their flagship title, Halo Infinite. This brings about a mess of questions. Is it time for new consoles? Has the software caught up to the hardware? That and much more in this two man episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2020•2 hr 50 min
In a superhero filled week, Rocksteady reveals their newest game and the Avengers beta is running rampant. That and much more in one of our funniest episodes to date! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2020•3 hr 20 min
Matty is out this week with a bit of a sore throat, so this is a Karak and Dustin run ship! They focus on games that really caught them off guard in a year where gaming continues to thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2020•2 hr 13 min
The Xbox Games Showcase came and went with a ton of reveals. We go through each and every single one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2020•2 hr 27 min
Ghost Of Tsushima is out and the boys have been grinding! What do they think of the final PlayStation 4 exclusive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2020•2 hr 38 min
This episode, special guest Dustin Furman of Handsome Phantom and editor for Colin's Last Stand joins the show. In a shocking turn, it looks like next-gen game prices will be receiving a $10 bump. Alongside that, we have a new Harry Potter RPG, Fallout TV show, and plenty more unorthodox topics to sift through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 05, 2020•2 hr 58 min
In this solo show, a very hangry Matty recaps this past week's Night City Wire among many other things like the annoying lack of progression in Pokemon. Ya know, normal stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 13 min
EA Play 2020 came and went. Quite frankly, it couldn't have left any sooner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Finally, after all this time, we have laid eyes on the PlayStation 5 as well as a slew of games arriving on the respective hardware. Matty & Karak runs down every single announcement from the show and give their thoughts. It's a long show, so get cozy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2020•2 hr 47 min
