This week! Kevin Larrabee joins CJ and Greg to talk about the games and announcements of E3. We don’t talk about everything, because that would clearly take too long, but we discuss a lot of stuff and then go into our Top 5 most anticipated games. And holy crap there are a lot of games to be excited about this year (and next, too). Join us, won’t you? Check out Back In My Play at backinmyplay.com , The Fitcast Network at fitcast.network , and follow Kevin Larrabee on Twitter @kevinlarrabee . Lin...
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr 44 min
This week! We are joined by Matt, Paul and Jacob from Matt & Mattingly’s Ice Cream Social to talk Scoopfest ‘17 , video games and nerd stuff. Then we spend some time discussing a little bit of E3 stuff like the EA press conference and other stuff. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Get your tickets for Scoopfest ‘17 Scoopfest ‘17 Vegas Info Matt & Mattingly’s Ice Cream Social Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back announced Pokken Tournament Deluxe (5 new characters, online matches, out Sept...
Jun 11, 2017•1 hr 42 min
This week! Some new Switch online details come out, there’s a new Need for Speed, Phil splurges on some fighting games, CJ enjoys Friday the 13th some more, and Ethan plays Horizon Zero Dawn. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Scoopfest ‘17 Vegas Info Need for Speed Payback announced That terrible Splatoon 2 headset Nintendo details Switch online service $20/year Persistent library of classics Jason X sleeping bag scene ARMS Neo Geo ACA: Last Resort Friday the 13th The Game Ultra Street Figh...
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr 29 min
This week! We get all up in ARMS (the Test Punch), CJ can't find a button config menu (yes, he knows...now), CJ runs from Jason in Friday the 13th The Game, guest Kevin Larrabee brings the Forza and Halo 5 talk and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Check out Back In My Play at backinmyplay.com , The Fitcast Network at fitcast.network , and follow Kevin Larrabee on Twitter @kevinlarrabee . Links of interest: Scoopfest ‘17 Vegas Info Far Cry 5 announcement Xbox Game Pass has launched Beam renamed ...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 38 min
This week! Rapping rabbits get kickstarted, we see more of ARMS, Phantom Dust flows freely, and plenty more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Nintendo Switch Cityslicker Case Waterfield cases Project Rap Rabbit Kickstarter launches, has issues Zelda becoming a mobile game reportedly ARMS - new characters, online, Global Test Punch Splatoon 2 - Single player trailer Destiny 2 gameplay reveal Microsoft releases free Phantom Dust South Park FBH back on for October Power Pros Ep. 92 (Controver...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 28 min
This week! We discuss Squenix pulling the plug on Hitman/IO Interactive, Project Rap Rabbit (but before the Kickstarter announcement), Alan Wake’s delisting, Nintendo E3 plans, Minecraft for Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, LEGO Dimensions, NBA Playgrounds, Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels and more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Square Enix pulls plug on Hitman, IO Interactive Project Rap Rabbit a real thing Alan Wake getting delisted due to music rights Nintendo’s E3 plans R2...
May 16, 2017•1 hr 15 min
This week! DLCs aplenty for Fire Emblem and Zelda, the Rabbids/Mario RPG is a thing, we love Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a whole bunch more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Fire Emblem Heroes DLC Mario Rabbids RPG is a real thing You can now select spoken languages in BotW Zelda DLC Pack 1 detailed Questicle Ultimate Nintendo Guide to the NES Library by Pat the NES Punk Wisdom Tree Collection on Steam Project Rap Rabbit Scorpio dev kit has FPS readout Farpoint commercial Steinsgate Mario Kar...
May 09, 2017•1 hr 26 min
This week! Night Trap is back, Forza Horizon Hot Wheels, Nintendo 2DS XL, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Puyo Puyo Tetris and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Scoopfest Vegas ‘17 Info! Night Trap 25 website (where you can get that MP3) Night Trap 25th Anniversary trailer Night Trap coming back - Limited Run Games doing physical version Video games - better without stories? Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels expansion CoD WWII trailer Nintendo financials New Nintendo 2DS XL New N2DS XL page Mar...
May 02, 2017•1 hr 29 min
This week! This week! Wait, maybe Nintendo’s gonna make a Super Nintendo Mini after all, Target gets all Mario Kart 8 Deluxed up, Call of Duty returns to its roots, everyone but CJ plays Wonder Boy, we talk about the Disney Afternoon Collection, and there’s a whole big thing about gambling mechanics in free to play games (a handy chapter at that part will allow you to skip right over if your podcast client supports it!). Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Scoopfest Vegas ‘17 Info! Nintendo m...
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 35 min
This week! Nintendo doesn’t like money yet they do like money under certain circumstances (NES Classic vs. Switch), Nintendo Direct stuff, self-serve digital refunds for Xbox Live content, the demo that cost Sega some sales, a buncha books you can read about games and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Nintendo discontinues the NES Classic Switch has the strongest first month in Nintendo history in the US Nintendo Direct stuff! Microsoft to allow self-service refunds on Xbox On...
Apr 18, 2017•1 hr 40 min
This week! We chat about the Xbox Scorpio specs, Atlus’ arcane Persona 5 streaming policies, PaRappa lag, LEGO City, some Zelda and a whole bunch more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Scoopfest Vegas ‘17 Info! Mike on the Antiques Roadshow Atlus’ Persona 5 streaming policy Microsoft Xbox Scorpio specs revealed Jak & Daxter PS2 games coming to PS4 AtGames Mini Genesis The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Beggar Prince LEGO City Undercover Has-Been Heroes Graceful Explosion Machine P...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 27 min
This week! We talk April Foolins’, the LEGO City box art conundrum, Microsoft’s challenges with Scorpio, wrestling games and so. Much. More. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Scoopfest Vegas ‘17 Info! 15th Anniverary of the Sonic & Tails in Smash Bros. Melee trick EGM April Fools tricks LEGO City Undercover packaging kerfuffle Destiny 2 announcement video, more Mad Catz files for bankruptcy Palmer Luckey leaves Facebook Pocket Rumble Has-Been Heroes Snake Pass Horizon Zero Dawn Blaster ...
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 36 min
This week! Destiny 2, what we wanna see from Microsoft/Sony/Nintendo at E3, Nintendo doubles their Switch forecast, we play a bunch of Breath of the Wild and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of Interest: Trickman Terry Sheng Long April Fools event Scoopfest Vegas ‘17 Info! Destiny 2 out in September - Poster leaks Microsoft introduces new controller Nintendo ups their forecast to 16m Switches before the end of the fiscal year Gamestop predicts shortages of Switch to last all year Eurogame...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 38 min
This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk about the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Game Pass, the Disney Afternoon Collection, and a whole lot of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Minor spoilers may apply (through Zora’s Domain only). Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Trickman Terry Sheng Long April Fools event Scoopfest Vegas ‘17 Info! Microsoft Xbox One Game Pass Mass Effect Andromeda .gifs/videos/voice acting Disney Afternoon Collection compilation from Capcom in April Nintendo Breath of the Wild Makin...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 53 min
This week! Rich Grisham joins the podcast to talk Switch, Zelda, Snipperclips, Blaster Master and more! Join us, won’t you? Be sure to check out Out of the Park Baseball and the other shows Rich is on - the Press Row Podcast and the Doddcast . And visit Hit The Pass for your coverage of sports gaming past, present and future. Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 18 now available) - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Or ch...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 38 min
This week! Nintendo Switch. All Nintendo Switch. Nothing but Nintendo Switch. Oh wait, and we talked (non-spoiler) about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. And Phil tasted a Switch game card. Join us, won’t you? Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 18 now available) - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Or check out Ethan's gaming blog at gamingunicorn.com Own an iPhone/iPod touch? We've got an app for that--the Play...
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 55 min
This week! It's just a few more days until the launch of the Nintendo Switch, so we talk about Zelda, initial press impressions, Joy-Con syncing and more. Plus: Ys Origin, Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, LEGO Dimensions and more! Join us, won’t you? Links of Interest: The joycons have a problem maintaining signal when covered Digital Foundry’s unboxing and impressions (plus portable battery test) GameXplain’s OS Walkthrough Video Day one update adds ability to connect to hotel wifi hotspots via...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 19 min
This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk Zelda Expansion Pass, what we don’t yet know about Switch, some guy uploads videos of a stolen Switch, Project Scorpio still coming for holiday 2017, Vita news and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Nintendo doing expansion pass for Zelda breath of the wild Videos of GameSpot , Giant Bomb playing 1-2 Switch Guy has a Nintendo Switch, does an unboxing video, turns out it was stolen, guy gives it back to Nintendo Employees of a distribut...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 44 min
This week! More Nintendo Switch talk, E3 lets the public in, Resident Evil VII VR, LEGO stuff and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: The Verge: Nintendo missing a golden opportunity Video of 18 of the 28 minigames for 1-2 Switch Game Informer’s impressions of Breath of the Wild Game Informer gives dungeon details Breath of the Wild strategy guide available on Amazon Splatoon 2 spectator mode for private matches (eSports) Splatoon 2 Global testfire announced for March 24-26 Puyo...
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 28 min
This week! PS4 system updates, more Switch details, Zenimax wins their lawsuit against Oculus, Fire Emblem Heroes, Hitman, Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World, Alone With You and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Glixel podcast w/Ethan! PS4 system update 4.5 bringing a lot of great features Including a “Boost Mode” for PS4 Pro Zenimax awarded $500m in lawsuit against Oculus GameStop Circle of Life program Nintendo sold 1.5 million NES Classics Nintendo’s got a super bowl ad (...
Feb 07, 2017•1 hr 38 min
This week! MORE Switch preorders, Ethan tries a Switch, we’re not impressed by 4K gaming, LEGO Dimensions, Yakuza 0, Resident Evil VII VR and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: NowInStock.net stock tracking Snap feature going away in next XBO update / Co-pilot mode coming New 3DS XL Pikachu model coming in February Xbox One Scorpio info from Eurogamer Phil Spencer says he’s played Scorpio games Brick Link (replacement LEGO stuff) LEGO Dimensions Resident Evil VII UPPERS Dead or...
Jan 31, 2017•1 hr 38 min
This week! More Switch stuff plus a whole bunch of Fire Emblem. How do we feel about Nintendo’s latest foray into free to play? Find out! Plus: Gravity Rush 2, Dragon Quest 8, Alone With You, NES Classic hacks and more! Join us, won’t you? Links of Interest: Ethan Einhorn Bingo Card Fire Emblem Direct Fire Emblem Echoes (remake of FE Gaiden) coming May 19 New Fire Emblem coming to Switch in 2018 Fire Emblem Warriors coming to Switch and N3DS Fire Emblem Heroes coming to mobile Feb. 2 Glixel’s Ga...
Jan 24, 2017•1 hr 32 min
This week! Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 - all details revealed, no holds barred discussion. How many Switches did we preorde? Listen and FIND OUT. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Where are the Microsoft Exclusives? Switch stuff: Presentation Price, Release date Hardware & Peripherals Game lineup Treehouse stuff Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 18 now available) - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Or c...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 55 min
This week! Mobile gets some bad Mega Man. Just a few more days until the Switch conference. Playing a video game in a bar. And oh so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of Interest: Nintendo Switch Presentation Coming Up Shantae Half-Genie Hero Darkest Dungeon Paper Mario Color Splash Hacked NES Classic Edition A Boy and His Blob David Crane’s Jungle Adventure Kickstarter Overwatch Game & Wario Game & Wario: Gamer Stories: The Path of Destinies Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 ...
Jan 10, 2017•1 hr 41 min
This week! Our favorite games of 2016. Don’t look at the show notes unless you want it spoiled. Join us, won’t you? Favorite Handheld Game of the Year Ethan: Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Phil: Picross 3D Round 2 CJ: Pocket Card Jockey Greg: Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Biggest Disappointment Ethan: No Man’s Sky Phil: Mighty No. 9 CJ: Internet Toxicity Greg: The NES Classic Best Game From 2015 That We Played in 2016 Ethan: Steins;Gate Phil: Rise of the Tomb Raider CJ: Dragon Quest Heroes Greg: Life Is ...
Jan 03, 2017•2 hr 2 min
This week! The last episode of the year (probably). More on Super Mario Run, Dead Rising 4, Picross E7, Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One VR Mission, Switch stuff and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Super Mario Run - 40m downloads in 4 days (now 50m) 7% conversion in the US (not double digits) according to App Annie GamesIndustry.biz Super Mario Run’s Inevitable Backlash WSJ reporter: Nintendo has no plans to add levels to SMR What Super Mario Run would look like as a free to ...
Dec 25, 2016•1 hr 42 min
This week! Super Mario Run launches on the App Store. We played it. We have opinions. So do 40k consumers that 1-starred it. Oops. Also The Last Guardian, Picross E7, Steins;Gate and a whole bunch more. Happy holidays everyone! Join us, won’t you? Links of interest! “Last Christmas” - Wham! Super Mario Run Super Mario Run iTunes Page w/User Reviews Nintendo staff NSMB Wii U Super Play vids CJ gets called out by Natsume for messing up Wild Guns release date Nintendo Switch HMD for VR? Wild Guns R...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 46 min
This week! Guest Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk about Mario Run’s connectivity needs, Miyamoto playing with The Roots, Sony doing a bunch of mobile things, The Last Guardian (no spoilers), and a whole bunch more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Mario Run out this week on iOS Mario Run needs constant cell connection Switch/Breath of the Wild shown on Jimmy Fallon Miyamoto plays with The Roots Bully Anniversary out for mobile devices Sony entering mobile space with titles, controller Wild ...
Dec 13, 2016•1 hr 55 min
This week! CJ is away and Sewart attempts to maintain control. Conversations about the 2016 Keighley Awards, PlayStation Experience and more! Plus: PaRappa the Rapper, LEGO Dimensions, Watchdogs 2, the NES Classic, Pinball FX VR, Thumper, Life Is Strange and more! Join us, won’t you? Check out Greg’s web series Generation 16 (Episode 18 now available) – click here. And take a trip over to Phil’s YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Or check out Ethan’s gaming blog at gamingunicor...
Dec 07, 2016•1 hr 43 min
This week! The age appropriateness of Gremlins. Getting rid of a large collection. The dangers of VR. Plus: Pokémon Sun/Moon, Telltale Batman, and more! Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: LEGO City Undercover coming to PS4/XBO/Switch/PC Telltale Walking Dead Season 3 coming December 20 Uncharted 4 Survival Co-Op mode announced No Man’s Sky Foundation update AAA games tank at retail Phil’s eBay page Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 18 now available) - click here. And take a ...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 50 min
