This week! Netflix exploring the cloud, Sony makes an expensive Dual Sense, Silent Hill and Resident Evil remakes are coming soon, and CJ got the Logitech G Cloud and loves it. Plus: Greg played A Plague Tale Requiem, Phil continues playing Return to Monkey Island, the hosts pick their pizza toppings, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Mario Party 1&2 coming to NSO Silent Hill event recap Resident Evil showcase recap Netflix considering launching cloud gaming service...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 833
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 738: Nerds Of Our Age (GOTY 2020) Aftershow Patrons! Once again, we return to you, Jeopardy quiz in hand. This one’s from listener Zach Miller and has us figuring out questions relating to popular video game consoles. Will our memories hold up? Find out! If you have an idea for a game we can play in the Aftershow, emai...
Oct 21, 2022•29 min
This week! Luke Lohr from the Xbox Expansion Pass joins us to chat games! In this episode: Bayonetta’s voice actress got short-changed, Meta Quest Pro is just for business, Gotham Knights is a dirty 30 frames per second, Konami teases a Silent Hill thing, Cyberpunk 2077, Kill It With Fire, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Xbox Expansion Pass Luke Lohr on Twitter Meta Quest Pro announced, $1500 Meta has acquired the studios behind Iron Man VR ...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 832
If you support us on Patreon, you may know that we have been doing Aftershows weekly for ~2 years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 737: Need At Least Two People To Have People Aftershow Patrons, thank you again for your support this year. We hope your holidays are going well. This week, a Jeopardy game for you from hacker alias Bragg. The hosts stretch their video game knowledge to the limits with this one. Will they squeak out a positive score? Lis...
Oct 14, 2022•30 min
This week! Mario movie trailer, early black box Zelda comes to light, the Dead Space gameplay trailer is awesome, PSVR2 mass production begins, plus The Last of Us Part I (spoilers), Dakar Desert Rally, Picross S8, Overwatch 2, Dragon Ball The Breakers, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Mario movie trailer Nintendo Direct Pilotwings 64 is coming to NSO this week Zelda pixel art/black box ad Steam Decks can now be purchased without a reservation Gameplay trailer for the ...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 831
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 736: There Are No Mondays In Space Aftershow Patrons, get those quarters ready. We’ve got another arcade-based quiz from Hacker Alias Marky Marg2! Will our intrepid team of Quarter Munchaaz be able to hang with this Jeopardy game built to push their coin-op knowledge to the breaking point? Only one way to find out. By ...
Oct 07, 2022•24 min
This week! Special guest Chris Baker joins us to talk Circus Electrique. Plus: The Last of Us HBO teaser, Google shutters Stadia, the new E3 takes shape, Police Quest III is cringe, Phil platinums The Last of Us Part I, games we were excited to play as journalists, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Circus Electrique Chris Baker on Twitter Superhero.vg My Stan Lee Interview From March 2000 for Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine The Last of Us HBO teaser Google shutting d...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 830
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 735: DLC That Just Gives You the Trophies Aftershow Patrons! We thank you for your continued support of our show. This week, the Aftershow festivities are a Jeopardy game as submitted by hacker alias Happy Canard. It is filled with video game questions read on the REAL Jeopardy in tribute to Alex Trebek’s recent passin...
Sep 30, 2022•25 min
This week! Sly Cooper turns 20, EA Motive is making an Iron Man game, CJ gets his cloud handheld, Phil goes Platinum hunting, plans are hatched to eat a spicy chip, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Donate to Hurricane Fiona relief Is this comic about CJ and Greg? Rumored new PlayStation model with optional disc drive EA Motive making an Iron Man game Logitech G Cloud device out October 17 for $299/349 Popular YouTuber Dunkey is launching a game publisher: ‘I’m sick of ...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 829
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 733: Leaving The House Is Not A Holiday Aftershow Patrons! We are thankful for your support of our show! This week’s Aftershow is a review quiz from the December 1995 issue of Die Hard Game Fan magazine. Can Greg and Phil guess which games are being described just by the review text? Can YOU beat their score? The only ...
Sep 23, 2022•32 min
This week! A Nintendo Direct happened, a Sony State of Play happened, PSVR2 won’t be backward-compatible, Splatoon 3 is a huge hit, GTAVI stuff leaks, we reminisce about our TV setups growing up, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Announcements from the NIntendo Direct Goldeneye being added to Rare Replay Radiant Silvergun out on Switch Everything from the State of Play Like A Dragon Ishin coming in 2023 Suikoden I&II Remasters Coming PSVR2 is not backwards compatibl...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 828
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 732: The Floats Aren’t Jumpy Aftershow Patrons, we hope you’re doing well during this strange time. This week, we have another review quiz; this time from the October 1995 issue of Die Hard Game Fan magazine. Can you guess what games are being described by the review text? Find out along with Phil and Greg! If you have...
Sep 16, 2022•36 min
This week! The Nintendo Direct is still on, Disney announced a bunch of game stuff, CJ has fallen down the Splatoon 3 spiral, the TMNT Collection continues to be bodacious, Phil is disappointed by a Transformers VR game, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Nintendo Direct still on Amy Hennig making a Captain America/Black Panther game Bithell Games working on a Tron visual novel game Gargoyles Remastered is a thing Illusion Island announced Metal Hellsinger Melatonin Spla...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 827
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. We are release Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 731: I Hate When My NATs Are Moderate Aftershow In this week’s Aftershow we travel back in time for a little review game based on the November 1995 issue of Die Hard Game Fan magazine. Turns out this was also sort of a generational transition time! How the times have changed. See if you can best our hosts at this game of...
Sep 09, 2022•32 min
This week! Frothing demand for a Nintendo Direct increases, local split-screen co-op is nixed from Halo Infinite, we all played a bunch of TMNT Cowabunga Collection and The Last of Us Part I (no spoilers), and discussion of Arcade Paradise, Pac-Man World Re-Pac, Binbok Joy-con and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Nintendo Direct rumors intensify 343 Cancels Halo Infinite Local Co-Op Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection CBake’s Hyperstone Heist video The L...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 826
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 720: Put Q-Bert On It Aftershow Patrons! Listen up as the hosts try to scare up the answers to listener Zach Miller’s Console Graveyard Jeopardy game. Slightly late for the Halloween just passed, but very early for the Halloween of 2021! Sit back, relax, and ...
Sep 02, 2022•37 min
This week! Sony raises the price of the PlayStation 5 in most territories (except the US), PSVR2 coming in early 2023, a Killer Klowns game is a real thing, Sakurai and Kojima are creating content, Kermit becomes a web-slinger, Greg cringes through the worst part of Leisure Suit Larry 5, CJ geeks out on Splatoon and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: PlayStation 5 price increases in territories outside the US PSVR2 coming early 2023 PSVR2 to be playable at TGS (RE8) Killer K...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 825
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 729: When Will Then Be Now Aftershow Greetings, patrons! This week, we’ve got a character quiz from hacker alias A Hind D. That means we try and guess the name of a game based solely on the names of its characters. Which host shall reign victorious? You can o...
Aug 26, 2022•36 min
This week! The full Genesis Mini 2 list is revealed, Embracer buys everything, Cursed to Golf, Cult of the Lamb, Kirby Dream Buffet, traveling to Japan, games we wanted to like but didn’t, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Genesis Mini 2 games confirmed Embracer buys…everything (Lord of the Rings, Limited Run Games, Tripwire) Take-Two is making a Middle-earth game with Weta Workshop Rollderdrome Cult of the Lamb Cursed to Golf Fortnite Kirby Dream Buffet Speed Devils On...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 824
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 728: But I Want My System Wars Aftershow Got next! This week, patrons, we’ve got an arcade-centric quiz from hacker alias MarkyMarg2. Does the crew know their coin-ops? You’ll just have to listen to find out. If you have an idea for a quiz, please email it to...
Aug 19, 2022•29 min
This week! More Mega Drive Mini 2 games, DBZ coming to Fortnite, a Pac-Man movie, Splatoon 3 Direct details, Shin-chan, Cult of the Lamb, Freshly Frosted, Arcade Paradise, Phil’s favorite review, songs in games that have endeared us and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Pac-Man movie in the works Splatoon 3 direct Dragon Ball Z comes to Fortnite this week More games confirmed for Mega Drive Mini 2 Shin-Chan Cult of the Lamb Splatoon 2 Freshly Frosted Rumbleverse Fortnite Ar...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 823
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 727: Pull a Little Sticker off to Expose the Crevasse Aftershow Hello Patreon patrons! This week’s Jeopardy quiz comes to us from hacker alias Leehro and covers...a...variety of subjects. Will our hosts come out on top? You can only find out by listening. Bec...
Aug 12, 2022•22 min
This week! Is Oculus’ price increase a sign of things to come? Plus: PlayStation gets a Backbone (One) for cloud gaming, Logitech plans a cloud-dedicated handheld, Mario Kart 8 tracks, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Mega Man Battle & Fighters, Age of Calamity, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Oculus raised the Quest 2 price $100 Steam Deck is expensive in Japan Nintendo not raising the Switch hardware price despite weak yen Sony not commenting on raising PS5 price O...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 822
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 726: Mounties On A Log Aftershow Patrons o patrons! This week’s Jeopardy quiz comes from hacker alias “You’ll have to speak up, I’m wearing a towel.” Listen on as our hosts guess the source of quotes, figure out paraphrased video game titles, protagonist name...
Aug 05, 2022•26 min
This week! It’s not a regular episode because all of us—yep, everybody—are out on vacation. So instead, join CJ and Greg for a discussion of video game reviews and then a dissection and discussion of some of the reviews we’ve written in the past. We hope you enjoy this episode! Links of interest: Greg Sewart’s Extra Life Page The Player One Podcast t-shirt The Player One Podcast mug ResetEra Player One Podcast Topic Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch 1990 Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Y...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 821
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 725: Most Of Us Are Mostly Water Aftershow Patrons! It’s a soundtrack quiz, provided this week by hacker alias Happy Canard. Can our intrepid hosts figure out the game soundtrack by just track names? Play along and see if you can beat them. If you have an ide...
Jul 30, 2022•35 min
This week! The Atari 2600 is back in LEGO form, that Daiva game you wanted is on NSO, The Last of Us Part I has its own backlash, plus we talk in a non-spoilery way about the cat game (Stray), CJ’s still playing Fortnite and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: LEGO Atari 2600 is official LEGO Ataeri 2600 video Kirby’s Avalanche, Fighters History, Daiva added to NSO TLOU Part I features detailed Xbox adding Discord voice call compatibility Dragon Ball: The Breakers coming Octo...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 820
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 724: The Kidney Zone Aftershow Patrons! It is that time again—time for a review game! We took reviews from the September 2000 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, blanked out the game names, companies, and developers, and then made Phil and Greg try to guess w...
Jul 22, 2022•21 min
This week! Sega will ship you a Genesis Mini 2 from Japan, Bayonetta 3 gets a release date and nudity-censoring mode, Phil’s been buying wacky instruments again, CJ talks rage rooms, The Office LEGO set is only half the office, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Rage Rooms LEGO The Office Sega Genesis Mini 2 is launching in North America October 27 Amid criticism, Sega says it will fix Sonic Origins’ issues Bayonetta 3 will release October 28, new trailer confirms Bayone...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 819
If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 723: Oh My Goodness Darth Vader Is Here Aftershow Patrons! This week’s quiz is an apology Nintendoaire quiz from hacker alias zmiller1902, aka Zach Miller. Play along and see if you can beat Greg at video game trivia! If you have an idea for a game we can pla...
Jul 15, 2022•19 min
