In Bitcast 256 the fabulous four are back discussing the best games of 2023. What are their favorites, what are the most critically acclaimed, and which do they believe will be in the GOTY race at the end of the year. They also talk Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4's first season, and more!
In Bitcast 255 the guys are back together and welcome Respawn Entertainment's Tyler "Heytred" Owens to chat about working on Halo and Apex Legends, misconceptions about game development, the struggles of live-service delivery, and a lot more. They also provide analysis on the final days of FTC. vs. Microsoft, continued thoughts on Final Fantasy 16, and more!
The guys are finally back (mostly)! Ains rejoins the guys to discuss a loaded few weeks in gaming including Starfield’s massive scope and other Xbox conference musings, Microsoft vs. the FTC over the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, Final Fantasy 16’s launch, Nintendo’s Direct, and a lot more!
In Bitcast 253 Hoeg has the helm as Ains is off in LA to attend the summer showcases (will he make an appearance from the theater!?). The guys talk about Summer Game Fest and the shows to date while giving their final thoughts on what Xbox needs to do with their showcase and Starfield presentation.
In Bitcast 252 Ains and Travis can finally talk about their reviews of Diablo 4 and the experience since launch. They also talk Street Fighter 6, Summer Games Fest, the Xbox/Starfield Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and more!
In Bitcast 251 the guys are back to their normal format to discuss everything going on with PlayStation including the showcase reactions, new hardware, game cancellations, Bungie's Marathon and impact on Last of Us Factions, and more. They also talk expectations for Xbox's Showcase are joined by Ian Runkle!
In this Bitcast Special, the guys celebrate 250 episodes with round two of their gaming trivia except this time Travis takes the wheel as host. Have some fun with us and some of our community friends.
In Bitcast 249 the guys sit down to discuss the clear front-runner for Game of the Year in Zelda : Tears of the Kingdom. They'll also talk Diablo 4 Server Slam, the upcoming Street Fighter 6 open beta, the "best" games of all-time, and more!
In Bitcast 248 the guys sit down to discuss SG's review of Redfall, the controversy surrounding it, and the state of Xbox including commentary from Phil Spencer on Kinda Funny. They also chat on other new releases including Star Wars Jedi Survivor, PlayStation shutting down PixelOpus, the upcoming Zelda Tears of the Kingdom launch, and more!
In episode 247 the guys discuss the launch of Star Wars Jedi Survivor which has revived the conversation around AAA games launching in a poor state. They also chat on the CMA blocking Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in the UK, news on Redfall and Diablo 4, and more!
In Bitcast 246 the guys sit down to discuss their Dead Island 2 reviews (IGN and Seasoned Gaming) and the formal review process. They also discuss the Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 showcases, Nintendo's Indie World, Netflix competing with Xbox Game Pass, and more!
In Bitcast 245 the guys discuss the latest Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer alongside the news that Redfall will launch at 30fps on Xbox consoles. Does 30fps truly detract from a game? They also talk about the Minecraft Legends review(s), PlayStation's Final Fantasy XVI State of Play, Suicide Squad being delayed to 2024, and more!
In Bitcast 244 the guys talk about the major upcoming releases including Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Dead Island 2, Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores Expansion, and more. They also chat on the rumored PlayStation handheld, PS VR2's slow sales, and more!
In Bitcast 243 the guys discuss the cancellation of E3 and where the industry goes from here in terms of "summer shows." They also talk Resident Evil 4 and the 1st vs. 3rd person debate, the upcoming Meet Your Maker, the failures of digital/live-service games in some key areas, and more.
In Bitcast 242 the guys chat about Resident Evil 4 being one of the first major Game of the Year contenders. They also discuss GDC and PAX East, Diablo 4's on-going beta, the CMA's provisional findings for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, and more!
The guys are back to their regularly scheduled programming (and Ains returns!) to discuss a boatload of gaming including the Diablo 4 beta, Resident Evil 4 reviews, Travis's coverage of the upcoming Remnant 2, and a lot more.
In this Bitcast Special, the guys are joined by friends Lord Cognito of Lords of Gaming and Last Stand Media along with the Founder and CEO of Last Stand Media, Colin Moriarty, for a special gaming trivia broadcast.
In Bitcast 240 the guys discuss the new previews of Final Fantasy 16 and how the game is making some significant changes to the long-running series. They also discuss the reviews of Destiny 2 Lightfall, more PS VR2 content, Elden Ring's expansion announcement, Wo-Long, and more!
In Bitcast 239 the guys discuss their experiences to date with PS VR2 and whether or not they believe it can move the needle for VR in the marketplace. They also talk PlayStation's State of Play, the reaction to Suicide Squad, Mortal Kombat 12 being announced, and more!
In Bitcast 238 the guys sit down to discuss an incredible week in gaming with PlayStation VR2's launch, Destiny 2 Lightfall, Atomic Heart, Wild Hearts, and Like a Dragon Ishin. They also chat on IGN's Fanfest and have a BIG surprise for viewers/listeners. :)
In Bitcast 237 the guys discuss the wild success of Hogwarts Legacy and offer their thoughts (and commentary from IGN's review by Travis). They also discuss Nintendo's Direct, and get into an adhoc debate over Fast & Furious.
In Bitcast 236 we celebrate Hoeg returning home with his friend and LawTube brethren Ian Runkle. The guys discuss whether or not the live-service bubble has burst with the announcement of several cancellations. They also talk about the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy, new game reviews, and more!
In Bitcast 235 the guys discuss the Xbox Developer Direct including the surprise release of Hi-Fi RUSH. They also chat Dead Space returning, Hitman 3 Freelancer, our thoughts on the PS5 DualSense Edge controller, and more!
In Bitcast 234 the guys break down the latest layoffs hitting the gaming industry including Halo curator 343 Industries. They discuss the on-going struggles with delivering in a live-service age. They also touch on The Last of Us debut and more!
In Bitcast 233 the guys discuss the outlook for Xbox in 2023 with the newly announced Developer Direct and planned first-party releases. They also discuss Ubisoft's future, The Last of Us show reviews, and more!
They guys kick off 2023 by providing an update on Hoeg and the Bitcast for the near future. They then discuss all of the major releases set to launch in 2023 and whether or not they could make for one of the greatest years in gaming.
In our 2022 finale, host of The Xbox Expansion Pass Luke Lohr takes the place of Dan as the guys chat the forgotten games of 2022. They walk through a year of releases to talk about surprises, disappointments, and more!
In Bitcast 230 the guys are back to debate The Game Awards and either praise or rant about the winners. They also detail the FTC's lawsuit against Microsoft regarding the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, provide impressions of the upcoming Witcher 3 "next-gen" update, and more!
In episode 229 the guys are back to talk two weeks of news including the release of Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns, their final thoughts on God of War Ragnarok and Pokemon Violet/Scarlet, some early GOTY points, and more!
In Bitcast 228 the guys sit down to discuss the structure and format of The Video Game Awards and what to expect from 2022’s show. They also talk Modern Warfare 2 Warzone/DMZ, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, further thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, and more!
