We're here to answer an age-old gamer debate: which Call of Duty game is the best Call of Duty game? And, we're taking it ALL into consideration, breaking down our quest to find the best COD game into missions. First, we debate the best COD Zombies (or Special Ops) that we've played. Then, the three heathens move onto the best multiplayer experience and the most fulfilling campaign. And, it's just not a COD podcast if we don't talk about poor game launches and glitches. After over a decade there...
Apr 28, 2021•48 min•Ep. 16
A good indie game takes a special place in a gamer's heart. This week, we dive into our favourite indie titles that we've ever played. From the well-known (ahem, Minecraft) to the deep cuts, this episode explores our faves from the indie world. Sacco opens up with his favourite indie games, organizing them from least popular to most. Marissa shares some of their joint experiences on Minecraft before bringing up her all-time fave indie number: Three Fourths Home. She goes on to share some of her ...
Apr 21, 2021•45 min•Ep. 15
Matt, Sacco, and Marissa take on the discussion of walkthroughs and video games, including a debate on semantics – because, why not? We start the conversation by discussing how often we turn to video game guides and walkthroughs. Whether for collectibles or to help get through games taken out from the library, all three heathens have specifics about when they rely on the help of Google to complete a part of a game. We take a brief interlude to discuss the differences (or rather, non-existent dif...
Apr 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 14
Looking for Nick's Instagram account? Find it right here . Oh, and make sure you listen to the end as always for some bloopers.
Apr 07, 2021•48 min•Ep. 13
**Spoilers: The Witcher 3 & Infamous** Eat a mushroom and grow twelve feet? Or drink a perk-a-cola and instantly become the life of every party? From supernatural tricks to mushroom and drink-induced talents, this week's topic is simple: which video game ability would you like to have in real life? And, as with all simple questions, the answers create arguments. The show opens hot with Matt already discussing the benefits of the Super Mario Bros. mushroom. The group quickly discusses the log...
Mar 31, 2021•35 min•Ep. 12
**Spoilers: Far Cry 5, Life Is Strange, Vampyr, Bioshock, Fable 2, Fable, Arkham City, Arkham Knight, Mirror's Edge** Matt, Sacco, and Marissa host their first-ever guest: Frankie Vorvis. The show opens with an introduction to the first-ever guest heathen. The heathens introduce their guest and ask her a few questions, including what the first game she remembers playing is, as well as what her fave gaming franchise. Then, the three heathens move into the topic of the week: what is the most disap...
Mar 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 11
**Spoilers: Portal 2** If you could live in any video game universe, which would you choose? Better yet, which would you actually be able to survive in? Marissa, Matt, and Sacco dive into the worlds they'd most like – and most hate – to be stuck in – and we have lots to argue about. Video game worlds are generally beautifully crafted and fun to explore. But, are they liveable for a modern gamer to be plopped inside of without immediately dying? We also push the boundaries of the question itself:...
Mar 17, 2021•52 min•Ep. 10
**Episode Contains Spoilers: Telltale Games** Looking for recommendations for multiplayer and local gaming experience? This week, the three heathens dive into the co-op, local, and other multiplayer gaming experiences. From Mario Party, Rockband, and Mario Kart to some deeper takes like Grow Home, Unravel 2, and others, we discuss a variety of great games to play with others – with some tangents about customer service voices, game manuals, and more. Here, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss the gam...
Mar 10, 2021•51 min•Ep. 9
**Episode Contains Spoilers for Dragon Age: Origins** Microtransaction and service games have changed the gaming industry – and not necessarily for the better. In this week's episode, we discuss the impact these have had on the gaming community, specifically in reference to the latest news from BioWare that Dragon Age 4 will be a single-player RPG. Here, Marissa deep dives into EA's original plan to turn Dragon Age 4 into a multiplayer service game and how that would have impacted the dragon age...
Mar 03, 2021•45 min•Ep. 8
**Episode Contains Spoilers: Kingdom Hearts** Let's rage about the most infuriating, want-to-smash-a-controller-in-frustration games that we've played to date – plus a couple thoughts from these heathens on the latest Nintendo Direct. From games that made us replay cutscenes to difficulty-settings that were hard to get used to, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss how video games have frustrated them over the years. Matt talks about being frustrated during several video games, while Marissa laments ...
Feb 24, 2021•57 min•Ep. 7
** Episode Contains Spoilers: Vampyr; Amnesia: The Dark Descent; P.T.; Until Dawn ** In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the video game genres we don’t play a lot – and we’re gonna tell you why. Matt confesses the reason that he stopped playing sporting games, including FIFA and NHL. Sacco joins in to provide insight into where sports games have gone and why. Marissa joins in to add insight about a genre that she wishes she could play. Expect us to talk about NHL, FIFA, Tony Hawk, Rockband,...
Feb 17, 2021•48 min•Ep. 6
**Episode Contains Spoilers: The Last of Us** It's a spicier question this week as we discuss the games we just couldn't finish no matter how hard we tried, including The Last of Us, Skyrim, and Cuphead. Marissa and Matt confess to having never finished some extremely popular games, including the Elder Scrolls: Skyrim and The Last of Us. Sacco tells the story of letting a game die in his Steam library. All three also recount the times they couldn't finish video games due to crazy or heartbreakin...
Feb 10, 2021•43 min•Ep. 5
**Episode Contains Spoilers: Halo Reach (2010), Final Fantasy X (2001), Detroit: Become Human (2018)** Join Matt, Marissa, and Sacco in this week's episode as they recount the most emotional moments they've experienced in a video game. Sacco discusses his journeys in Halo Reach. Matt relives his heartbreak while playing the Final Fantasy series. And Marissa surprises everyone by not talking about Dragon Age, instead choosing to discuss pivotal moments in Detroit: Become Human. From scorned love ...
Feb 03, 2021•43 min•Ep. 4
**Episode Contains Spoilers: Halo 4 (2012), The Legend of Zelda (Varies); Dragon Age: Origin (2009); Portal (2007); Portal 2 (2011); Kingdom Hearts (2002); Jade Empire (2005)** In this week's episode, we discuss the video game relationships that have stuck with us through time. From The Legend of Zelda and Halo 4 to Dragon Age, Portal, Kingdom Hearts, and Borderlands, we explore the relationships between video game characters. Matt discusses the relationships you make with your helper companion ...
Jan 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 3
**Episode contains spoilers for Jade Empire (2005), Bioshock (2007), and Final Fantasy IX (2000)** Remember picking up that one game you just couldn't stop playing? The one you stayed up until 5 in the morning to finish, the one you thought about all day and all night, the one you re-played over and over again? In this episode, Marissa, Matt, and Sacco discuss the precise moment they found That Game: that is, the game that made them gamers. It may have been the game that opened up the gaming wor...
Jan 20, 2021•41 min•Ep. 2
On this epsiode we discuss the Video Game Awards nominees for 2020. We talk about the big winners, the honorable mentions and the games we're looking forward to in 2021 and beyond.
Jan 13, 2021•50 min•Ep. 1
