Cyberpunk 2077, Episode 16: I Really Want To Stay At Your House Feat. Michael Higham Normandy FM podcast

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As we make our way through Nier Automata's post-apocalyptic world, we stumble upon an amusement park. Here we find some interesting wrinkles in how Automata frames its android vs. machine war and ponder if it succeeds in some of the ways we felt The Last of Us didn't. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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BioBit - Vigilance 55:04

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BioWare has been hit with layoffs and reassignments as it pivots to Mass Effect 5, and that includes veteran talent that helped make the Dragon Age series what it is today. Ken and Eric sit down to try and figure out what it all means, ponder the future of the studio, and look toward our upcoming Veilguard season. Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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BioBit: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Spoilercast feat. Ash Parrish and James Whitbrook 2:14:52

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Now that folks are rolling credits on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, we wanted to take some time to break down our spoiler-filled overarching thoughts. Ken and Eric are joined by returning guests Ash Parrish and James Whitbrook as we talk about Rook, the ending, Varric, Solas, and all the other big reveals in The Veilguard. Think of it as an appetizer before our full season covering the game next year. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm.bsky,social Eric: @seamoosi.bsky.social Ken: @shepardcdr.bsky.social Ash: @adashtra.bsky.social James: jwhitbrook.bsky.social…

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Nier Automata, Episode 2: M[o]del Behavior 1:17:37

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It's time to head back down to Earth as we learn more about what's happened in the world of Nier since the events of Replicant. This episode we talk the beginnings of the connections between games, how Automata uses UI for storytelling, and how we're feeling about the game's genre-blending. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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BioBit: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review 1:54:39

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Oh, hey. Don't know if y'all heard but a little game called Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out on October 31. Ken and Eric both got review copies for the game, and so we had to come together for a (spoiler-free, except for what BioWare has already talked about) review. We talk Rook, the party, the game's limited carry over from previous games, and the action RPG combat. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter/Bluesky Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Read Ken's review on Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/dragon-age-veilguard-4-review-dreadwolf-rook-action-rpg-1851681954…

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Nier Automata, Episode 1 - This Ca[n] Continue 52:44

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We're back in the trenches of Nier, but things look a little different this time. It's time to start Nier Automata and unpack the apparent genre shift between the sequel and Replicant, 2B and 9S' dynamic, and how much better the game feels to play. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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BioBit: We Played Dragon Age: The Veilguard 1:12:06

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The boys got to go hands-on with Dragon Age: The Veilguard and talked with some of the developers at BioWare. In this BioBit, we talk about the many hours we got to play, our feelings on Rook, the action RPG pivot, the state of Dragon Age, and what the next two months mean for BioWare. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 13 - You Can (Not) Re[M]ake feat. Alex Donaldson 1:16:51

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We finally finished Nier Replicant (until Ending E, which we'll be covering at the very end of the Nier season). It took us a lot longer than it was supposed to, but Alex Donaldson is here to help us unpack endings C and D as we finally prepare to head into Nier Automata. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Alex: @APzonerunner…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 12: It's A Time [L]oop feat. Julie Muncy 1:43:29

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We beat the game...again! Julie Muncy returns to talk about Nier Replicant's Route B, the merits of the game's replayability, Kaine's perspective, and we get into a big ol' lore dump midway through. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Julie: @juliemuncy23…

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BioBit: The Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview 1:12:03

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The boys went to Summer Game Fest this year, but Ken saw an hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard behind closed doors. In this very special BioBit, we talk about the name change, the cinematic trailer, and everything Ken saw in Los Angeles. But we also talk about some of the cool games we saw at Summer Game Fest, from Game of the Show Sonic X Shadow Generations and some cooler indie games coming this year. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 11: Loo[k]-alike 1:12:18

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We've reached the ending. Well, one of them. This episode we're talking about Nier Replicant's ending A. Ken finally gets some answers on questions he's been asking all season, but Eric assures him there will be more questions to ask in the future. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 10: [J]udge and Jury feat. Jesse Vitelli 1:07:51

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First time, long time friend of the show Jesse Vitelli joins Normandy FM as we collect the final pieces of the key to the Shadowlord's castle in Nier Replicant. This episode we head back to the Aerie and do a war crime, then we head back to Facade to wrap things up there. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Jesse: @jessevitelli…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 9: Bleed [I]t Out 1:03:11

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Nier is still in its Zelda era as we continue revisiting different areas of Replicant's big world. This episode we head back to Facade, the Junk Heap, and the Forest of Myth as we explore Nier's revenge-driven obsession, the humanity of the shades, and celebrate Emil as Normandy FM's latest gay icon. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr…

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PAX East Video Game Tinder II Panel feat. Kate Sánchez, Jenny Windom, Anya Combs, Ben Starr 1:02:48

1 year тому1:02:48

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They didn't ban us last time, so we did Video Game Tinder at PAX East 2024. With the help of returning guests Kate Sánchez and Jenny Windom, as well as newcomers Anya Combs and Ben Starr, we swiped right and left on some of your favorite video game characters. Since the panel has a visual element, we've included a link to a Google Slide doc of the presentation for you to follow along. Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZqG-RbtP1DmXx1tRt5rV_4MS2yPZPyij48c0zqtIYPk/edit#slide=id.p Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Kate: @OhMyMithrandir Jenny: @kimchica25 Anya: @AnyaynA Ben: @The_Ben_Starr…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 8: [H]appy Together 1:05:02

1 year тому1:05:02