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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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Previewing the Upcoming Games of 2025 1:45:15

13 hours тому1:45:15

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The crew is all here again to talk about the rest of the year in gaming. This is our preview for the 2nd half of 2025, and there are a LOT of games to get hyped about. We talk about everything from Mafia: The Old Country and Borderlands 4 all the way to our predictions for major games without a solid release date like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Which games are you the most excited about for the next 6 months or so? VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Best Games of 2025 (So Far) 1:53:20

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We are officially past the halfway point of the year, and Dan makes his triumphant return to join Tim & Kyle to discuss our favorite games of the year so far. There’s a lot to cover, and SO many great games that have already arrived. We also chat about some new releases along with some open and honest discussion about mental health to kick off the show. Glad you’re with us! Hope you enjoy! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Microsoft Layoffs | First Month with the Nintendo Switch 2 [Episode 279] 1:57:32

15 днів тому1:57:32

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Tim and Kyle discuss the MANY games they are trying out on their Nintendo Switch 2 systems, including Batman: Arkham Asylum, Fantasy Life i, Man Eater, Mario Kart World, Baten Kaitos, and several more. They also give some updated impressions on Death Stranding 2, and Tim played and finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and LOVED it. Then they dive into the news, which is mostly positive until we get to the Microsoft layoffs… We take a closer look at what is going on and make some uneducated observations because that’s how we roll. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Death Stranding 2 | Kojima Game History [Episode 278] 1:52:25

22 дні тому1:52:25

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is here, and Kyle provides an in-depth look on his first 20 hours with the game. Before we dive into those impressions, we take a look at the history of video games by Hideo Kojima, starting with Penguin Adventure in 1986 all the way up to Death Stranding 2. We also highlight some amazing sales that are happening on Steam and the Nintendo eShop, and then we highlight recent gaming news headlines including everything from layoffs to bizarre Street Fighter movie casting. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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DK Bananza Direct (Reaction) | Dune: Awakening [Episode 277] 2:18:51

29 днів тому2:18:51

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Kyle gives us a closer look at his time with Dune: Awakening - the impressive new survival MMO that released earlier this month - and the recently released RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. We also review our thoughts on the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct and get hyped on what looks to be the next great platformer! Then we spend WAY too long talking about simulator games (sorry, not sorry) and a few hidden gems that release this week as well as all the games we’ve been playing (and revisiting). VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Summer Game Fest & Xbox Showcase Recaps [Episode 276] 1:41:32

5 weeks тому1:41:32

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It’s just Tim this week, and he’s here to talk through all the game reveals from Summer Games Fest, the Xbox Showcase, and the Future Games Show. We’ll take a look at the main trailers that stood out and whether or not that game is on the radar for a purchase. Also in this episode: Early impressions of Dune Awakening and The Alters, as well as news about the Mindseye disastrous release and the Switch 2 setting sales records. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Reactions [Episode 275] 1:57:39

6 weeks тому1:57:39

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Dan, Kyle, and Tim discuss their first few days with Nintendo’s newest hardware: the aptly named Switch 2. We talk about Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Fast Fusion, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Remaster, Cyberpunk 2077, Yakuza 0, and a few other games as well as upgrades to older games. We also give our thoughts on the hardware, the new functionality, and our hopes for future games. This week we also dive into our thoughts on a few of the recent gaming showcases, specifically Sony’s State of Play, the Unreal demo of the Witcher 4, and the reveal of Resident Evil 9! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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A History of Nintendo Console Launches [Episode 274] 2:07:24

7 weeks тому2:07:24

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Tim and Kyle take a walk down memory lane to discuss the various launches of Nintendo platforms over the years. We also preview the Switch 2 launch happening this week! Of course, we dive into a ton of other smaller games that were released recently as well as things we are currently playing. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Top FPS Games of All Time | Video Game 20 Questions 1:56:36

8 weeks тому1:56:36

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We each rank our TOP 5 first-person shooters of all time in addition to looking at Metacritic’s list of best FPS games ever made. Then we play a few rounds of 20 questions before talking a little more about DOOM: The Dark Ages, Bionic Bay, and all the silly sim games. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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DOOM: The Dark Ages | Quick History of DOOM [Episode 272] 1:34:36

9 weeks тому1:34:36

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Dan, Kyle, and Tim chat through a quick history of the DOOM franchise from the original game in 1993 all the way to our early impressions of the latest release, DOOM: The Dark Ages. We also chat about our gaming time with Schedule 1, Final Fantasy VI, and the PS2 Grand Theft Auto Trilogy. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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GTA 6 Trailer Reaction | MORE Clair Obscur Expedition 33 [Episode 271] 2:35:06

10 weeks тому2:35:06

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Tim and Dan and Kyle get SUPER FRENCH in this episode as we play a Kahoot! quiz about French video games, and then we take another deep dive into the crazy world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We also talk about a lot of headlines, and most of them are actually good news this week. Shocking, I know. Then we break down our reactions to the new trailers for GTA 6 and Mafia: The Old Country before talking about other games like Oblivion, South of Midnight, AC Shadows, and more! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Xbox Price Hike | No Rest for the Wicked Update [Episode 270] 1:59:04

11 weeks тому1:59:04

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Kyle and Tim talk about the significant price increases announced by Microsoft for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games. They also discuss the recent layoffs of a number of gaming journalists and the GTA6 delay. Before that, we dive into a LOT more discussion of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the new major update for No Rest for the Wicked. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered [Episode 269] 2:44:30

12 weeks тому2:44:30

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This week was a DOOZY with 2 major RPGs launching: The most-leaked game of the year in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and a brand new IP (from a new studio) titled Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We are absolutely enamored with both games, and we dive into our early impressions. We also talk about our pre-order adventures for the Nintendo Switch 2, and we highlight even more Assassin’s Creed Shadows! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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A Look Back at 2024 [Episode 268] 1:55:43

13 weeks тому1:55:43

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Kyle, Tim, and Dan take a short walk down memory lane to revisit 2024 in gaming. Whether it’s GOTY winners or major news trends or best selling consoles & games, we talk about it all! Before that, we talk more about our time with Assassins Creed Shadows, Last of Us Part II, and a bunch of smaller games that were released recently. We also react to the Mario Kart World Direct and other Nintendo news. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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South of Midnight | Blue Prince [Episode 267] 2:26:47

14 weeks тому2:26:47

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Kyle, Tim, and Dan discuss the latest Xbox exclusive, South of Midnight. It’s a gorgeous game, but how is the gameplay? We talk about that as well as the surprise hit Blue Prince as well as a number of other smaller titles that recently released. We also talk about the Switch 2 comparisons to the Wii U, and then we pick our Contenders for GOTY 2025 after the 1st quarter of the year. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Nintendo Switch 2 - Direct Reaction [Episode 266] 2:10:04

15 weeks тому2:10:04

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Dan and Tim provide a full reaction to the monumental Nintendo Direct from this week that outlined a lot of details about the Switch 2 launch date, pricing, games, and features. It’s definitely a mixed bag, so we dive deep into it. We also talk about a few new games that are out this past week and chat it up about Assassin’s Creed Shadows. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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The First Berserker: Khazan [Episode 265] 1:30:10

16 weeks тому1:30:10

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Tim and Dan chat about the new soulslike game, The First Berserker: Khazan. It’s a glorious action RPG with a stellar visual style. We also run through a blitz of other new releases, including Atomfall, AI Limit, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, and a bunch more. We also recap the latest Nintendo Direct and then share some updated thoughts on our time with Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows [Episode 264] 1:42:19

17 weeks тому1:42:19

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The newest AC has arrived, and we are loving our first few hours with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. We talk about the noise around the build up to this game, but most importantly, we talk about the gameplay, visuals, and overall experience in this incredible world. We also discuss Xenoblade Chronicles X, Atelier Yumia, Split Fiction, Bill Burr's latest special, and the rising trend of playing old games. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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New Trailers and 90s Gaming Commercials [Episode 263] 2:10:59

18 weeks тому2:10:59

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In this episode, Dan Phillips joins Tim & Kyle to talk about the latest gaming headlines, including 2 major new trailers for Silent Hill f and Death Stranding 2. We also talk about Red Dead Redemption 2, Split Fiction, AI gaming help from Microsoft, and Moon Studios going independent to publish No Rest for the Wicked. We close things out with a walk down memory lane to revisit some 90s gaming commercials. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Split Fiction | Suikoden [Episode 262] 2:24:08

19 weeks тому2:24:08

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All the love that Split Fiction is making more sense to us now that we are playing it. To quote Kyle: boy howdy, is this a good game! We gush about that one for a while before diving into the world of Suikoden with the release of the remasters of the first and second games. The remaster treatment could have been better, but overall, the games are still SO DANG GOOD. We also talk more Monster Hunter Wilds, Last of Us & crazy fans, and the return of Acclaim! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Monster Hunter Wilds [Episode 261] 2:03:43

20 weeks тому2:03:43

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Monster Hunter Wilds is here and we are loving it! We talk about our initial impressions with the game as well as a number of other new games & headlines. We also preview the gaming slate for a VERY busy month of March. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Pirate Yakuza, Avowed, and More KCD2 [Episode 260] 2:01:00

21 weeks тому2:01:00

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We talk about the latest game in the Like a Dragon franchise: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and we share more thoughts on our early impressions of Avowed. We also dive into DOOM Eternal, Visions of Mana, and a LOT more Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Then we play a round of Video Game 20 Questions! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Avowed | Sony State of Play [Episode 259] 2:15:43

22 weeks тому2:15:43

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New games keep hitting, and this week we give some early impressions of Avowed - available early for those who purchased the deluxe version. We also watch through a recap of the Sony State of Play headlines, the latest games & headlines, and a LOT more thoughts on the excellent Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Kingdom Come Deliverance II [Episode 258] 1:59:09

23 weeks тому1:59:09

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The first major GOTY contender of 2025 is here – Kingdom Come Deliverance II. Tim and Kyle talk about their early impressions of the game and what makes it so special. We also highlight a ton of other smaller new games like SCORN and Blood Bar Tycoon. Then we discuss the latest news including the PSN outage, GTA6, Onimusha, and a few older games like Red Dead Redemption 2! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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2025 Gaming Preview [Episode 257] 2:18:46

24 weeks тому2:18:46

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This week, we take a look at a LOT of games slated to hit this year. Sure, some of them will get delayed, but for now, we will enjoy celebrating everything with a 2025 release window! We also talk about games we are playing, including Tails of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter, Eternal Strands, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Ninja Gaiden II Black, and more! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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Best Overall Game of 2024 [Episode 256] 3:04:22

25 weeks тому3:04:22

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In the FINAL installment of our 2024 Game of the Year debates, Kyle, Dan and Tim debate and rank the Best Overall Game of the Year. If you’ve been following along with our other categories, nothing should be a huge shock here, but it’s still fun to talk about our favorites! We also discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct, the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, and then wrap things up with a celebration of our favorite video game music from 2024. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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BEST OF 2024 - Best Gameplay [Episode 255] 1:38:41

26 weeks тому1:38:41

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In the 3rd installment of our Game of the Year debates, Kyle, Dan and Tim debate and rank the Best Gameplay of 2024. We also talk about our favorite platforms/consoles to play on from the past year. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

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BEST OF 2024 - Best Visuals, DLC, Remasters [Episode 254] 2:15:09

27 weeks тому2:15:09

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Our Game of the Year debates are underway, and in the second episode that will celebrate 2024, Kyle, Dan and Tim name their favorite Remasters/Remakes/Collections as well as our favorite DLC or expansions from the year. We then debate and rank the Top Ten Best Video Game Visuals of 2024. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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BEST OF 2024 - Story, Indie Game, Early Access [Episode 253] 2:41:00

28 weeks тому2:41:00

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Our Game of the Year debates are underway, and in the first episode that will celebrate 2024, we list our favorite Early Access games as well as our favorite “Swimming in 7s” titles for the year. We also debate and rank a shared list of games with the Best Story and then Best Indie (or Small Game) of the year. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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2024 Video Gaming Kahoot! [Episode 252] 45:16

28 weeks тому45:16