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Thank God Uncle Ben isn’t alive to see the PC port of Marvel’s Spider Man 2 because it’s a hot mess! Speaking of hot mess, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seems to have fixed there’s! Then we answer a voicemail from a viewer about AI in video games! The release of Spider-Man 2 on PC was supposed to be a triumphant moment for Sony, but instead, it quickly became a cautionary tale about the state of modern AAA game launches. Players reported severe optimization issues, crashes, and performance instability, even on top-tier gaming rigs. Reviews flooded in, with many calling the game unplayable,...
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This week we’ve got Doom: The Dark Ages and the rest of the XBOX direct showcase Including some Ninja on Ninja action! Spiderman 2 launches on PC right after we finish recording this podcast! Endless Legend 2 might be exactly what you need while you wait for Civilization VII. Speaking of Roman numeral’s, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on PC this last week, you don’t have to cast Blizzard to freeze Avalanche in their tracks! Then we talk about Murky Divers, and check our voicemails, which raises the question “What does AI mean for gaming?” - DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to...
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War Tales: The Perfect Strategy Escape Discover War Tales, a low-fantasy strategy game blending elements of Dungeons & Dragons, XCOM, and Mount & Blade. Here’s why it’s worth your time: Grim Medieval Charm: Navigate a world of mercenaries, plague, and survival with unique professions like fishing, brewing, and barding. Tactical Combat: Engage in turn-based skirmishes fueled by strategic resource management. Replayability: Explore diverse regions, playstyles, and storylines. Whether you're virtuous or villainous, the choice is yours! While some mechanics feel incomplete, War...
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This week is just Andy and Josh and we are talkin’ video game adaptations and CES, baby! For full show notes: Discover the latest updates on gaming and tech! From PlayStation Productions' exciting lineup of film and TV adaptations—including Shadow of the Colossus, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima—to potential projects like a Final Fantasy VII movie, we explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing iconic video games to life on screen. Plus, get the latest news from CES 2025: Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series, and groundbreaking...
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For the full blog with links head on over to: and check out the blog! Discover the latest gaming buzz! 🎮 From the record-breaking expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), projected to generate $7 billion in its first year, to the exciting tech reveals at CES 2025—including Nvidia’s AI advancements and handheld gaming innovations like the Lenovo Legion Go. Plus, dive into the action-packed world of Marvel Rivals, a fresh hero shooter redefining team-based gameplay. 🚀 Whether you’re hyped for GTA 6, intrigued by cutting-edge tech, or looking for your next gaming...
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Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter that draws inspiration from Overwatch, featuring 33 Marvel characters such as Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Doctor Doom. The game offers familiar gameplay mechanics like payload delivery and point defense but introduces unique elements like destructible maps and team-up powers, where characters like Rocket Raccoon gain tactical advantages when paired with Groot. While the game shares a similar feel to Overwatch, it also adds fresh mechanics, such as interactive map elements, to keep gameplay engaging. Although there are some criticisms around tank...
info_outlineIn the grim darkness of far future there is only quarterly profits and our opinions on Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader! After 14 years Red Dead Redemption finally escorts it’s cattle onto PC! Then we comment on comments! Next, Little Red Riding Hood’s got a shotgun! That’s Ravenswatch! Then Discord is issued the ban hammer in Russia and Turkey! After that our power level’s all reach above 9000 with DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO! And we deeply fear Mouthwashing.
Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader - Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. - Owlcat Games (Steam, available now)
Red Dead Redemption Finally Has a PC Release Date 14 Years After It First Launched - Article by IGN
Red Dead Redemption - Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2. - Rockstar Games, Double Eleven (Steam, Available October 29th)
“It’s Gonna Be a Long Winter” - Source of comments for discussion on this weeks episode.
The Forever Winter - The Forever Winter is a co-op tactical survival horror shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict. - Fun Dog Studios (Steam, Early Access)
Ravenswatch - Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op. - (Steam, available now)
DRAGONBALL Sparking! ZERO - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL! - Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. (Steam, PS5, XBOX Series)
Mouthwashing - The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching. - Wrong Organ (Steam, available now)