172: Ghost Rewards
Sep 23, 2025•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 172
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Summary
Jeff and Ben explore the bizarre world of TikTok rapture prophecies and the history of online grifting, before Ben shares his surprising addiction to a complex Pokémon fan game due to a broken wrist, detailing its intricate breeding and competitive strategies. They then pivot to discuss the state of modern video game combat, contrasting Souls-like mechanics with character action games, and review new titles like "Hell is Us," "Don't Die, Collect Loot," and "Unfair Flips." The episode also covers major industry news, including Xbox price hikes, PlayStation's new physical trophy rewards, updates on Kojima Productions' upcoming horror and espionage titles, and changes coming to Call of Duty Black Ops 7, all while examining the cultural impact of Roblox and evolving internet slang.Episode description
Ben Pack joins us to discuss how he’s been playing games with a broken wrist and the great/poor choices he’s been making in games during that time. Also: Let’s talk about Hell is Us, Don’t Die Collect Loot, Unfair Flips, Yet Another Xbox Price Hike, physical prizes for earning PlayStation trophies, tactical sprinting, and more.
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