Explore every episode of the podcast Boundless Gamers
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Boundless Gamers: Special Announcement | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:11:05 | |
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| 51. Let's Talk! NECA | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:02:12 | |
Do you like NECA action figures? Well Mike does! In this episode he shares his knowledge about the company who creates some of the most sought after collectibles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 50. Let's Talk! Nintendo | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:20:31 | |
Are you a big Nintendo fan? Do you love them? Or do you hate them? Well in this episode Indy and Mike are gonna take you on a roller coaster ride. They talk about the good, bad, and the terrible things Nintendo bestows on its community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 49. Let's Talk! Dreams (not the game) | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:22:38 | |
We’re venturing into the abstract this episode as Mike and Jacques enter the dreamscape. What do we dream about? What does it mean? What happens when dreams get lucid? What does VR have to do with dreaming? Have we been abducted by aliens? Take a peek inside our psyches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 48. Let's Talk! Bloodborne | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:43:41 | |
A Hunter must Hunt. And a Podcaster must podcast. Which is why we’re talking about Indy’s favorite game of all-time… Bloodborne! We delve into gameplay, story, music, tips for beginners, our favorite and most hated levels, bosses, and enemy types. Press play and join the hunt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 47. Let's Talk! Star Wars | 26 May 2022 | 01:34:29 | |
Do you like Star Wars? Do you like random Star Wars trivia, extended lore, and classic Boundless Gamers rants? Then you are going to love this week's episode. Mike and Indy dedicate an entire episode to a Star Wars themed power hour. Grab your lightsabers and join us on the battlefield!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 46. Video Games vs Tabletop Games | 19 May 2022 | 01:35:02 | |
The Boundless Gamers are at odds. It's video games vs tabletop! Which one is better and will video games be the death of tabletop games? There's some hard hitting questions in this episode, and we have some news somewhere in there too. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:01:51 - L.A. Noire 00:10:11 - Pinball FX3 The Inventory 00:14:14 - Mouth haptics let you kiss, smoke, & eat spiders In VR 00:17:36 - BioWare may have leaked a major Mass Effect 4 detail 00:23:07 - PlayStation is putting $300 million more into first-party games 00:23:50 - Gotham Knights: PS4 and Xbox One versions cancelled 00:27:42 - Xbox's DRM outage reveals the problems with digital ownership 00:32:17 - Starfield and Redfall delayed to 2023 00:35:15 - Alan Wake news update: Nintendo Switch, AMC show, & Alan Wake 2 00:38:26 - Dead Space remake developer livestream 00:39:42 - Intermission: Earthworm Jim HD & DuckTales Remastered 00:41:56 - The Dead Space livestream conversation Topic of the Show 00:50:48 - Video Games vs Tabletop Games Surprise Mechanics 01:12:41 - Voice Impressions 01:23:51 - Ridley Scott: You done f***ed it up!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 45. The Future of Handheld Gaming | 12 May 2022 | 00:55:06 | |
Mike is all alone this week. That's right he's flying without a co-pilot. Will he crash the plane? Let's find out!!! In this episode Mike Pistachio reviews Trek to Yomi. The brand new indie game from Devolver Digital. He also shares his thoughts about the future of handheld gaming. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:04:46 - Trek to Yomi The Inventory 00:17:45 - SEGA delisting several classic Sonic titles from digital storefronts 00:20:55 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 officially announced 00:21:56 - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase set for June 2022 00:23:47 - Square Enix sells Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and several studios to Embracer Group for 300 million 00:25:19 - PS5 stock shortage may last until 2024 Topic of the Show 00:29:02 - The Future of Handheld Gaming Surprise Mechanics 00:45:44 - Zen Studios did a naughty thing and got away with it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 44. Revisiting The Nvidia Leak | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:20:55 | |
Mike and Indy are back at it this week discussing what games they want to see from the golden piece of literature known as the Nvidia leak!! We're you blown away by the announcement that Kingdom Hearts 4 is coming?!? Well we're sorry we can't match your energy, but we are excited about TMNT, Amy Hennig's new Star Wars game, and Halo Infinite's god awful season 2 roadmap. All this and more on this week's episode. Grab some popcorn. It's gonna be a fun one. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:02:52 - Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two 00:11:32 - Among Us & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 00:14:24 - Indy printed a 300 page Majora's Mask strategy guide book The Inventory 00:16:45 - Amy Hennig’s new studio is making a Star Wars game 00:21:15 - Sega is reviving Crazy Taxi & Jet Set Radio 00:23:07 - Halo Infinite: Last Spartan Standing & Season 2 roadmap details 00:33:59 - Sonic Origins has been officially revealed 00:38:20 - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge update 00:39:20 - TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection has a $150 physical collector’s box Topic of the Show 00:41:21 - Revisiting The Nvidia Leak Surprise Mechanics 01:03:31 - Dude, Where's my Dog? 01:07:43 - Aliens vs. Video Game Characters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 43. Ask Ash Anything! | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:43:42 | |
Wanna know more about Asheley? Well get ready. Ash answers all of your questions in this special episode. We also make fun of Indy, talk about some gaming news, and maybe Garrus Vakarian or Liara T'Soni gets mentioned at some point. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:07:27 - Horizon Forbidden West 00:11:00 - The Evil Within 2 The Inventory 00:25:02 - Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Massive Update) 00:30:19 - Sony invests $1 billion into Epic Games 00:33:39 - Is Godzilla coming to Call of Duty: Warzone? 00:36:03 - CD Projekt Red delays the next-gen version of Witcher 3 Topic of the Show 00:39:58 - Ask Ash Anything! Surprise Mechanics 01:28:11 - Wal-Mart sells moldy bread 01:33:18 - Story time: Indy ate all my candy!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 42. Ranked! Video Game Controller Edition | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:41:03 | |
Mike and Indy set out to determine the best of the best of controllers, and along the way pass judgement on Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Sequel movies being a separate discussion all together) But it wouldn't be a Boundless Gamers show if we didn't hate at least one thing. Indy sets his sights on the Halo show!!! 00:00:46 - Start 00:01:35 - Announcements What We’re Playing 00:08:39 - Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga The Inventory 00:24:48 - New PlayStation Plus memberships 00:29:49 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed to 2023 00:32:15 - E3 2022 canceled 00:36:02 - Next Tomb Raider game will use Unreal Engine 5 00:38:33 - Remedy is remaking Max Payne 1 & 2 00:39:38 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 outruns previous video game movies 00:43:05 - Kingdom Hearts 4 announced 00:45:19 - Angry Joe blocked by CBS & Indy talks about the Halo show Topic of the Show 00:59:27 - Ranked! Video Game Controller Edition Surprise Mechanics 01:35:10 - Sony Rewards: Customer Service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 41. You Have Questions? We Have Answers! | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:36:27 | |
YOU are the stars of this episode. Listen to Mike & Indy answer questions from our audience. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:05:12 - Destiny 2 00:07:39 - It’s all downhill after 30 00:09:47 - Resistance Trilogy 00:19:20 - Spongebob’s Truth or Square The Inventory 00:22:17 - CD Projekt Red announces new Witcher game in development 00:27:02 - Sony acquires Jade Raymond’s Haven Studios 00:28:55 - Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad has been delayed to Spring 2023 00:32:47 - Rockstar has unveiled GTA+, a subscription service for GTA Online Topic of the Show 00:38:56 - Listener Q & A Surprise Mechanics 01:18:00 - Would you rather be a Werewolf or Vampire? 01:21:49 - Has Mike joined the PC master race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 40. We Need To Talk About Burnout | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:43:44 | |
Everyone has experienced burnout at some point in their life. Content creators, in particular, are very prone to it. In this episode, Indy & Jacques have an honest discussion about their personal experiences and how they overcome burnout and other mental pitfalls. **Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideation** 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:02:27 - Elden Ring 00:08:35 - Destiny 2 00:13:12 - Tunic 00:17:05 - Friday The 13th The Inventory 00:22:34 - Elden Ring has sold 12 million copies worldwide 00:25:38 - The Initiative is bleeding senior management 00:35:45 - 30 days of Paramount+ free for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members 00:40:14 - Supermassive announces their next game, The Quarry 00:43:56 - A Plague Tale: Innocence TV show is in development 00:45:04 - Hogwart’s Legacy State of Play presentation Topic of the Show 00:53:32 - We Need To Talk About Burnout **Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideation** Surprise Mechanics 01:28:48 - Smash or Pass? 01:36:57 - What is a bizarre fact about yourself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 39. The News Episode | 16 Mar 2022 | 01:40:02 | |
Breaking News: We don't have a topic. Therefore, The Inventory has been expanded to 12 news items this week. Fear not though, the rest of the episode remains unchanged. Jacques & Mike talk some more Horizon and Bloodborne. Plus, Surprise Mechanics gets gross and borderline criminal. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:04:58 - Bloodborne 00:15:15 - Horizon Forbidden West 00:30:28 - Carrion The Inventory 00:34:55 - Xbox’s lifetime units sold in Japan is 2.3 million 00:42:00 - Forspoken has been delayed to October 11, 2022 00:49:40 - Sony is ending PS3 support in Japan 00:52:08 - F-Zero X added to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack 00:53:28 - Gotham Knights will release on October 25, 2022 00:54:33 - Xbox’s March update adds quality of life features 00:58:14 - Sony has upgraded the DualSense internals 01:01:11 - Super Nintendo World will open in the U.S. in 2023 01:03:35 - 8 more women join gender discrimination lawsuit against Sony 01:06:57 - EA Motive details audio upgrades in Dead Space remake 01:15:25 - Pinball FX players outraged by Indiana Jones table price 01:16:38 - Sony’s Japan-focused State of Play presentation Surprise Mechanics 01:25:50 - Mike’s explosive story **Trigger Warning: Diarrhea Talk** 01:31:20 - What advertisement drives you insane? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 38. Elden Ring: Moving A Genre Forward | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:43:51 | |
Are you sick of Elden Ring yet? Of course you're not! So let's talk about it and all things From Software. Plus, Mike has finished Horizon Forbidden West and Cyberpunk 2077 and he has thoughts. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing (Watching? Listening to?) 00:02:39 - Horizon Forbidden West 00:10:33 - Cyberpunk 2077 00:21:37 - The Batman **NO Spoilers** 00:24:03 - Uncharted movie audiobook The Inventory 00:27:03 - Fallout New Vegas 2 is reportedly in development 00:31:01 - Guardians of the Galaxy is now on Xbox Game Pass 00:32:13 - Housemarque’s next game is a brand new IP 00:32:58 - Street Fighter 6 has been announced 00:36:25 - Halo Infinite Co-op Campaign & Forge delayed again 00:45:16 - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sends ripples through the industry Topic of the Show 00:54:23 - Bloodborne preamble 00:59:16 - Elden Ring: Moving A Genre Forward Surprise Mechanics 01:26:14 - Which Darkside Force user would have protected the younglings? 01:33:50 - Will we see a Darth Revan Disney+ series? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 37. A Glimpse Into Horizon Forbidden West | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:47:15 | |
Ash (making her hosting debut) & Jacques dive into Horizon Forbidden West with early impressions of the first few hours. In addition, we conduct a full spoilercast on The Medium because absolutely nobody asked for it. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:04:23 - The Medium **SPOILERS** 00:38:54 - Five Nights At Freddy’s: Security Breach 00:40:19 - King’s Throne: Game of Conquest The Inventory 00:45:50 - LEGO Horizon Tallneck set coming in May 00:49:38 - The Witcher 3 Game Director launches new studio 00:52:08 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask coming to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on February 25 00:55:02 - Elden Ring overview trailer gives us one final look before launch 00:57:23 - Netflix to produce a Bioshock movie Topic of the Show 01:01:30 - Horizon Forbidden West early impressions Surprise Mechanics 01:31:48 - Which Horizon machine would you choose as a pet? 01:35:40 - Matching video game characters with fast food restaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 36. Gaming With The Family | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:43:44 | |
Mike and Ash take a trip to the past and reminisce about gaming experiences with family. They cover a smorgasbord of news including the recent Nintendo Direct. Mike gushes over Sifu. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:03:36 - Ash ain’t playing much of nothing 00:05:32 - Hitman 2 00:10:19 - Sifu The Inventory 00:17:45 - Sifu will receive an accessibility update 00:20:23 - Evil Dead: The Game will support crossplay 00:22:17 - The Wolf Among Us 2 trailer dropped 00:24:55 - L.A. Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club sequels coming? 00:26:36 - Microsoft President says Call of Duty will remain multiplatform 00:28:54 - Gran Turismo 7 State of Play presentation 00:33:23 - Uncharted movie novelization narrated by Nolan North 00:34:58 - Nintendo Direct roundup Topic of the Show 00:51:08 - Gaming With The Family Surprise Mechanics 01:20:58 - Which Mass Effect Character Are You? (Quiz) 01:32:52 - Mike inadvertently asks someone out in an Xbox party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 35. 2022 Consolidation Draft | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:49:51 | |
Welcome to the 2022 Consolidation Draft! Jacques & Indy take on the roles of Sony and Microsoft (respectively) and each draft five publishers/developers, then explain why each selection best fits their brand. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:05:40 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus 00:12:06 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits The Inventory 00:16:32 - Rockstar confirms GTAVI is in development 00:20:49 - Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad reportedly delayed until 2023 00:25:00 - Ghostwire Tokyo will launch on March 25 00:33:43 - Sony rolls out Discord integration with PSN 00:36:59 - Sony buys Bungie for $3.6 billion Topic of the Show 01:00:13 - 2022 Consolidation Draft Surprise Mechanics 01:26:01 - Which dormant IP would we resurrect? 01:33:26 - Creating Soulsborne bosses from a random list generator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 34. Microsoft Buys Activision: What's Next? | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:38:45 | |
Better late than never! With our Game Awards done, we finally catch up with the monumental news of Microsoft purchasing Activision. NOTE: This was recorded the day before Sony announced the purchase of Bungie. We will cover that story next episode. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:03:02 - Lake 00:04:59 - Rainbow Six Extraction 00:09:30 - Sackboy: A Big Adventure 00:12:42 - Link’s Awakening a.k.a. Tiny Zelda 00:18:28 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus The Inventory 00:27:47 - PlayStation Plus & Xbox Games With Gold (February 2022) 00:33:46 - Halo The Series trailer drops to mixed reactions 00:39:05 - EA announces 3 new Star Wars games in development 00:42:30 - Footage surfaces from canceled game Star Wars: 1313 Topic of the Show 00:46:06 - Microsoft Buys Activision: What’s Next? 00:55:19 - BREAKING: Indy tastes Mike’s Oatmeal (Surprise Mechanics) 01:00:51 - Topic continued Surprise Mechanics 01:26:41 - Have you ever played a game you hated but finished anyway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 33. Our Game Awards 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:21:11 | |
The full Boundless Gamers crew has gathered for the first time ever to pick our best of the best for 2021! 00:00:45 - Intro + Awards explainer Our Game Awards 2021 00:03:31 - Best Indie 00:08:38 - Best Art Design 00:14:02 - Best Soundtrack 00:19:19 - Best Multiplayer 00:24:41 - Best Cover Art 00:30:05 - Best New Old Game 00:36:45 - Best Performance 00:42:01 - Best Narrative 00:47:00 - Fire Dumpster Truck Award 00:54:15 - Game Of The Year Extras 01:02:53 - Favorite Weapon 01:06:50 - Most Difficult Game 01:10:36 - Most Underrated Game 01:13:41 - Best Butt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 32. Our Take On The Future Of Video Games | 20 Jan 2022 | 01:50:26 | |
Where will video games be in 20 years? Jacques and Mike ponder the possibilities. Also, we have a full spoiler discussion about Halo Infinite's campaign. Surprise Mechanics might include elements of time travel as well. Our minds are on the future. In fact, I'm writing this paragraph from the future and I knew YOU would be reading these exact words at this exact moment, which is why we both know already you are going to press play on this podcast. So... what are you waiting for? 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:07:58 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits 00:12:54 - Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights 00:15:24 - Forza Horizon 5 00:20:26 - Halo Infinite **SPOILERS** 00:38:47 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 00:43:52 - Bowser’s Fury The Inventory 00:46:00 - Microsoft has officially stopped making Xbox One consoles 00:49:05 - Sony confirms it is still producing PS4 consoles 00:57:09 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been delayed until December 8 00:58:43 - The Hitman Trilogy is now on Xbox Game Pass Topic of the Show 01:01:24 - The Future of Video Games Surprise Mechanics 01:25:24 - Jacques finally watched The Time Machine (1960) 01:40:41 - Did Mike meet a time traveler at his grocery store? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31. Battlefront 2 Gave Us Friendship Part II | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:42:23 | |
We are back with our very first episode of 2022! If you thought we were content with being lazy during our break, you thought wrong! There is a metric f#ck ton to cover, so strap in and brace for impact! 00:00:45 - WE’RE BACK!!! What We’re Playing 00:04:48 - Inscryption 00:07:12 - Mike’s oatmeal abomination 00:12:29 - Infamous 2 is overrated 00:14:40 - Forza Horizon 5 00:15:45 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 00:20:41 - It Takes Two 00:24:15 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits 00:26:22 - Far Cry 6 The Inventory 00:32:00 - Xbox Games w/ Gold & PlayStation Plus (January 2022) 00:37:31 - Sony unveils PlayStation VR2 00:46:16 - Ubisoft+ subscription service coming to Xbox 00:48:26 - E3 cancels in-person event for 2022 Topic of the Show 00:50:50 - Battlefront 2 Gave Us Friendship Part II Surprise Mechanics 01:18:47 - YouTube & 20 Questions 01:26:40 - Mike’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife review (NO Spoilers) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30. What Scares Us? | 23 Dec 2021 | 01:58:58 | |
Asheley joins Jacques for the final episode of 2021. We geek out about one of our favorite things on this planet -- Horror. Be sure to stay tuned for a very special Christmas themed Surprise Mechanics at the end of the show. Thanks to all our listeners for their support this year. Without you, there is no show. 00:00:45 - Welcome Asheley to the show! What We’re Playing 00:08:35 - The Long Dark 00:09:30 - A Plague Tale: Innocence 00:15:55 - The Long Dark (continued) 00:18:54 - Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey 00:24:10 - A Plague Tale: Innocence (continued) 00:28:09 - The Last Campfire 00:35:53 - Halo Infinite The Inventory 00:43:09 - New colors for PS5 DualSense & console covers 00:47:25 - Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary 00:51:33 - Bully 2 is reportedly back in development 00:56:49 - Far Cry 6 adds Danny Trejo missions 00:59:06 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla DLC announced 01:02:40 - Splinter Cell remake begins development 01:07:15 - Netflix reportedly making a live-action Mega Man movie 01:12:04 - Man locks gamers inside arcade before going on ax rampage 01:16:48 - Scorn gets October 2022 release date Topic of the Show 01:17:47 - What scares us? Surprise Mechanics 01:45:33 - Ash & Indy open a Christmas present from Jacques Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29. F#ck The Oscars | 16 Dec 2021 | 02:24:55 | |
In what is our longest episode to date, Indy and Jacques show what happens when two people with ADD are left to their own devices. Fear not though, we breakdown the entirety of The Game Awards for your listening pleasure. 00:00:45 - Start 00:02:24 - Jacques got an Xbox Series X What We’re Playing 00:07:12 - Halo Infinite multiplayer 00:09:29 - ADD Tangent 1: Christmas decorations 00:12:24 - Halo Infinite campaign 00:23:54 - ADD Tangent 2: Death Stranding 00:24:54 - The Matrix Awakens: Unreal Engine 5 tech demo Topic of the Show The Game Awards: The Winners 00:31:58 - Best Independent - Kena: Bridge of Spirits 00:33:39 - Best Performance - Maggie Robertson (Lady D) 00:35:45 - Best Action - Returnal 00:36:42 - ADD Tangent 3: PS4/PS5/PS+ 00:39:10 - Player’s Voice Award - Halo Infinite 00:41:20 - Best RPG - Tales of Arise 00:42:04 - Best Score - Nier Replicant 00:43:52 - Best Multiplayer - It Takes Two 00:45:10 - Best Mobile - Genshin Impact 00:45:47 - ADD Tangent 4: Ni no Kuni/Studio Ghibli/J-Horror/J-Wrestling 00:48:44 - Best Narrative - Guardians of the Galaxy 00:50:55 - ADD Tangent 5: Tough bosses/ADD/TLoU2/Mike’s editing 00:55:30 - Best Action Adventure - Metroid Dread 00:57:17 - Best Ongoing Game - Final Fantasy XIV 00:59:04 - ADD Tangent 6: Siri is a c#ckblocking b!tch 01:00:31 - Innovation in Accessibility - Forza Horizon 5 01:00:59 - ADD Tangent 7: Take 10/Slates/Our Christmas album 01:02:38 - Best Game Direction - Deathloop 01:07:22 - Game of the Year - It Takes Two 01:13:58 - Online reaction to this year’s show The Game Awards: Announcements & Trailers 01:16:32 - Geoff Keighley addresses toxic culture within the industry 01:18:30 - Hellblade 2 gameplay trailer 01:21:09 - Quantic Dream’s Star Wars Eclipse 01:26:16 - Wonder Woman 01:27:27 - Alan Wake 2 confirmed!!! 01:31:47 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 trailer 01:34:28 - Horizon Forbidden West 01:36:03 - Destiny 2: The Witch Queen 01:36:43 - Slitterhead a.k.a Silent Hill trolling 01:40:28 - Nightingale 01:41:45 - Lady Gaga x Beat Saber 01:42:42 - Somerville 01:44:02 - Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course 01:45:03 - Sonic Frontiers 01:45:51 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League 01:48:09 - Forspoken 01:49:21 - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 01:50:00 - Saints Row: Self Made 01:50:40 - Dune: Spice Wars 01:51:06 - Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands 01:52:23 - Among Us VR 01:53:48 - Steel Rising 01:54:54 - Metal: Hellsinger 01:55:20 - Star Trek: Resurgence 01:56:14 - Rumbleverse 01:56:37 - A Plague Tale: Requiem 01:58:05 - ADD Tangent 8: Indy needs to finish The Last of Us Part II 01:59:23 - Dying Light 2: Stay Human 02:02:46 - CrossfireX 02:03:19 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt 02:03:43 - GTFO 02:06:16 - Paramount+ Halo series first look 02:09:37 - Elden Ring cinematic trailer 02:12:54 - ARC Raiders Surprise Mechanics 02:15:26 - Indy’s Indies - The Forest 02:20:00 - Build a DnD party from video game characters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28. Halo Infinite Campaign Is Here | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:41:48 | |
After a one year delay, Halo Infinite is here in it's full glory. Jacques flies solo this week but he's got you covered with a review roundup. Plus, he delves into some news items and finishes with an amusing story from his childhood. 00:00:45 - Start The Inventory 00:03:35 - Halo Infinite review roundup 00:12:05 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite coming to Xbox Game Pass 00:15:19 - PlayStation’s answer to Xbox Game Pass 00:19:11 - New U.S. bill aims to ban console scalper bots 00:22:16 - Bioshock 4 setting and time period leaked 00:27:25 - ID@Xbox Winter Game Fest demo event 00:29:02 - Xbox Games With Gold (December 2021) 00:31:00 - PlayStation Plus (December 2021) 00:33:52 - Nintendo adds Paper Mario to Switch Online Expansion Pack Surprise Mechanics 00:35:17 - Jacques regales us with a childhood story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27. Envisioning The Mass Effect Amazon Show | 02 Dec 2021 | 01:52:09 | |
Amazon is nearing a deal to produce a Mass Effect TV series, so naturally we had to talk at length about what we'd like to see. We also discuss two GOTY contenders in Guardians of the Galaxy & Psychonauts 2. Oh, and Jacques is back! 00:00:45 - Where the hell has Jacques been 00:06:32 - The Lost Episode What We’re Playing 00:08:31 - Mass Effect 3 00:13:31 - Infamous 2 00:18:10 - Psychonauts 2 00:25:35 - Alien Breed 2: Assault 00:31:55 - Guardians of the Galaxy The Inventory 00:45:29 - Avengers Spider-Man DLC has no story missions 00:49:48 - Sony patents PS5 faceplates 00:52:41 - Nintendo’s Doug Bowser condemns Activision 00:56:22 - Star Citizen has raised $400 million to date on Kickstarter 01:01:57 - Xbox has sent 20th Anniversary gift packages to random fans 01:04:56 - PlayStation Home is being resurrected by non-profit group 01:08:02 - Housemarque possibly teasing Returnal DLC 01:09:57 - Sony patents joy-con-like controller for mobile devices Topic of the Show 01:14:32 - Envisioning The Mass Effect Amazon Show Surprise Mechanics 01:36:10 - Master Chief makes appearance at college football game 01:39:04 - Mike’s a wheelin’ dealin’, Xbox 360 stealin’ son of a gun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26. Game Awards Snubs & Black Friday Dubs | 25 Nov 2021 | 01:29:58 | |
Halo Infinite multiplayer is in the wild and we've been playing the sh!t out of it! Does the horrible progression system ruin an otherwise return to form for the series? Plus, we discuss The Game Awards nominations and highlight some great Black Friday deals. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:02:52 - Pokemon Pearl 00:05:14 - Mario Party Superstars 00:06:49 - Battlefield 2042 00:08:33 - Psychonauts 2 00:10:42 - Halo Infinite The Inventory 00:20:43 - Limited Edition Forza Horizon 5 controller 00:23:55 - Saints Row reboot delayed until August 2022 00:24:38 - Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration event 00:27:57 - Phil Spencer calls on industry to preserve games 00:29:55 - Xbox One has sold 51 million units to date 00:33:23 - Industry calls for resignation of Activision CEO Bobby Kotick 00:37:30 - Alien: Isolation coming to iOS & Android on Dec. 16 00:39:19 - Star Wars: Battlefront 3 plans reportedly rejected by EA Topics of the Show 00:43:23 - The Game Awards nominations 01:00:40 - Black Friday Surprise Mechanics 01:10:07 - Game of the Year 2022 predictions 01:16:08 - Mike bought an Xbox 360 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25. Gaming Collectibles | 12 Nov 2021 | 01:45:10 | |
Do you collect action figures and statues? Boy do we have an episode for you! Mike and Indy nerd out hard about their collections, including NECA, McFarlane, Funko, etc. They discuss the business side of things as well. If collectibles aren't your thing, there's plenty else to enjoy in this episode, including Mike's review of Call of Duty: Vanguard and a wacky Surprise Mechanics involving extraterrestrial infants. 00:00:45 - Start What We’re Playing 00:02:36 - Man of Medan 00:08:10 - Call of Duty: Vanguard The Inventory 00:17:50 - BioWare releases Mass Effect 4 teaser poster for N7 Day 00:21:40 - Nine foot joystick makes Guinness Book of World Records 00:22:40 - Ubisoft employees ask for support in fight for better work environment 00:28:41 - Ubisoft announces pay increases to prevent talent exodus 00:34:46 - Battlefield 2042 offering 10-hour free trial at launch 00:36:56 - Marvel’s Midnight Suns delayed until 2nd half of 2022 00:39:56 - Forza Horizon 5 launches to huge critical success 00:42:30 - Take-Two cancels unannounced Hanger 13 project 00:45:52 - NECA unveils The Last of Us Part II action figures Topic of the Show 00:50:42 - Video Game Collectibles Surprise Mechanics 01:15:43 - What if you found an alien child in the woods? 01:32:28 - 4 Questions: Collectibles Edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24. State Of Play Has Us Divided | 04 Nov 2021 | 01:35:00 | |
This episode is a momentous one, because we welcome back our sporadic guest, Indy, but now as a permanent member of Boundless Gamers and semi-regular host. Joined by Mike, they review some of the latest games such as, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, House of Ashes, and Metroid Dread. Followed by a breakdown of news over the last two weeks. Last but not least, they have differing opinions on Sony's recent State of Play. 00:00:45 - Start 00:02:35 - Starhawk 00:06:16 - Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 00:13:37 - House of Ashes 00:19:20 - Alan Wake Remastered 00:20:13 - The Force Unleashed 2 00:22:31 - Metroid Dread 00:25:40 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is buggy 00:34:30 - Halo Infinite campaign reveal 00:39:55 - GTA: The Trilogy pricing and release strategy 00:41:32 - Xbox Game Pass is stacked to finish out 2021 00:43:22 - Xbox Games With Gold (November 2021) 00:45:04 - PlayStation Plus (November 2021) 00:51:27 - Uncharted movie trailer 00:56:20 - Deathloop on sale for $40 only 6 weeks post-launch 00:57:25 - Returnal receives much needed update 00:58:55 - CD Projekt Red delays are abound 01:03:11 - The Quiet Place is getting a game 01:03:57 - Amy Hennig is making a Marvel game 01:06:07 - Sony’s State of Play 01:19:51 - Five Minutes or Less 01:24:30 - True or False: Boba Fett Edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Important Show Changes | 23 Oct 2021 | 00:33:01 | |
Episode 23 Mike returns for another solo episode and he brings with him an announcement about the future of this show. Don't worry, it's not bad (depending on your tastes). Also, he may or may not have witnessed a UFO. He talks about games too, if you're into that sort of thing. 00:00:45 - Start 00:02:13 - Important Show Changes 00:05:20 - Gotham Knights/Suicide Squad trailers 00:06:37 - Elden Ring delayed again 00:07:07 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack pricing is absurd 00:09:57 - Dbrand hits back at Sony with new PS5 plates 00:10:27 - PS5 ends Switch’s 33 month best-selling streak 00:10:54 - EA may drop the FIFA name over licensing dispute 00:12:16 - Blue Box Game Studios receiving death threats 00:15:35 - Sources say a new Splinter Cell is in development 00:17:40 - Alan Wake has too many collectibles 00:18:52 - Back 4 Blood’s difficulty is unforgiving 00:21:32 - Life Is Strange: True Colors (minor franchise SPOILERS) 00:25:31 - Did Mike witness a UFO? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gaming As We Age | 16 Oct 2021 | 01:51:28 | |
Episode 22 This week, Jacques' brain is still in the shop for repairs, so we welcome back our returning guest, Indy. There's a plethora of news and games to cover, plus we discuss how our gaming habits have changed as we age. We finish with our longest Surprise Mechanics ever! 00:00:45 - Start 00:04:33 - GTA: The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition 00:05:41 - PlayStation to announce “a big remake” soon 00:08:02 - Resident Evil 7 has shipped 10 million copies 00:09:18 - Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller 00:11:05 - Back 4 Blood solo mode blocks achievements/progression/stat tracking 00:14:52 - Kotaku encourages people to pirate Metroid Dread 00:20:10 - PlayStation CEO, Jim Ryan, wants to reach a wider audience 00:24:57 - Metroid Dread 00:29:33 - Spider-Man DLC/Batman: Arkham City 00:32:22 - Alan Wake Remastered 00:37:03 - Hell Let Loose 00:40:24 - Battlefield 2042 beta 00:44:41 - Back 4 Blood 00:46:09 - Dishonored 2 00:49:59 - Halo Infinite test flight + franchise discussion 00:59:00 - Gaming As We Age 01:17:03 - Let’s play a game 01:42:01 - Confessions of a Platinum addict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gaming On A Budget | 09 Oct 2021 | 00:37:20 | |
Episode 21 Mike flies solo in a shortened episode this week as Jacques' brain is temporarily out of order. Does Mike manage to land the plane safely without a co-pilot or does he crash and burn? Listen and find out for yourself. 00:00:45 - Start 00:03:03 - Our friend Jim scored a PS5 00:04:42 - Bluepoint officially joins the PlayStation family 00:05:36 - Sony introduces PS5 game trials 00:07:42 - Sora is the final Smash Bros. Ultimate character 00:08:20 - PSNow adds The Last of Us Part II & more 00:10:00 - October PS+ & Xbox Games With Gold 00:13:26 - Hot Wheels Unleashed 00:18:54 - Alan Wake Remastered 00:22:33 - Gaming On A Budget 00:29:44 - Our friend Jason is the secret silent co-host 00:31:36 - Mike watched John Wick Chapter 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dealing With Burnout | 02 Oct 2021 | 01:32:13 | |
Episode 20 We are back after a week off and there is plenty to discuss. We catch up on some news items. How do we deal with burnout? Mike's final review of Deathloop is here. Jacques' reviews The Evil Within DLC. Plus, Surprise Mechanics & more! 00:01:39 - Reasons there was no episode last week 00:05:41 - PS5 firmware update 00:11:17 - Nintendo to add N64/Genesis games 00:18:00 - Quantic Dream making a Star Wars game? 00:20:04 - Crystal Dynamics is partnering with The Initiative 00:22:56 - Mike’s Deathloop review 00:32:24 - The Evil Within DLC 00:41:08 - Batman: Arkham City/Knight 00:52:21 - Jacques’ playing KOTOR for the first time 00:54:03 - Dealing with burnout (+ tangents) 01:12:22 - Storytime with Mike 01:19:53 - YouTuber Food4Dogs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sony Showed Us The Goods | 18 Sep 2021 | 01:29:54 | |
Episode 19 Sony finally gave us a tangible look at the future with their PS5 Showcase and it did not disappoint. We also delve into the Nvidia GeForce NOW data leak, which may have revealed a plethora of unannounced games. Plus, we talk about a wide array of games we're playing, including DEATHLOOP. 00:02:55 - Nvidia GeForce NOW leak 00:09:10 - Alan Wake Remastered 00:10:22 - DEATHLOOP early impressions 00:15:16 - Sonic Colors: Ultimate 00:18:33 - Lost Planet 3 final thoughts 00:19:32 - The Evil Within **Minor Ending Spoilers** 00:32:22 - Surgeon Simulator 2 is THE WORST 00:38:18 - Sony PS5 Showcase 01:05:15 - Top 10 Best-Selling Consoles of All-Time 01:19:15 - PlayStation/Ubisoft/Xbox theme parks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tabletop Games | 11 Sep 2021 | 01:30:06 | |
Episode 18 Join us as we have fun reminiscing about tabletop games, which has seen a resurgence amongst Millennials in recent years. We also give our predictions for Sony's Showcase. Yes, it has already aired but we recorded before the event so you can laugh at how far we're off the mark (mostly). 00:01:42 - Start 00:03:37 - Sony Showcase (Post-addictions???) 00:23:15 - September PS+ games 00:24:53 - Twelve Minutes **SPOILERS** 00:32:08 - Call of Duty: World at War 00:39:03 - Lost Planet 3 00:42:14 - Tabletop games 01:09:06 - Which Iconic Video Game Character Are You? 01:19:50 - The future of Artificial Intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What Can Publishers Learn From Hollywood | 04 Sep 2021 | 01:30:40 | |
Episode 17 The industry is shifting toward a subscription-based model. Would Hollywood's current movie release strategy work for games? Also, we got our first glimpse at EA Motive's Dead Space remake. 00:00:45 - Start 00:02:34 - New Dead Space remake details 00:14:40 - The state of AAA publishers 00:24:03 - First look at new Resident Evil film 00:29:20 - The Evil Within 00:36:17 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite final thoughts 00:44:20 - Twelve Minutes 00:50:11 - Last Stop 00:52:17 - Peggle 2 00:55:42 - Battlefield 2042 on Xbox Game Pass? 00:56:50 - When will next-gen Cyberpunk release? 00:58:23 - New PS5 model has inferior heatsink? 01:00:14 - Can Sony & Microsoft work together? 01:04:26 - The future of Xbox Game Pass 01:13:49 - What is Sony’s answer to Xbox Game Pass? 01:15:12 - Mike literally puts his blood into the show 01:16:33 - DC Fandome is returning on Oct. 16 01:18:31 - Fuck GameStop 01:24:17 - Why are Third Person Shooters not called TPS’s? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gamescom Was Underwhelming | 28 Aug 2021 | 01:33:02 | |
Episode 16 We suffered through Gamescom so you don't have to! We also have Aliens: Fireteam Elite impressions. Mike revisits the original Splinter Cell since Ubisoft won't make another one. And Jacques has a meaty spoiler review for Bloober Team's Blair Witch. 00:02:51 - More headset BS 00:06:33 - SNES 30th Anniversary 00:07:39 - PS4 controllers are durable 00:10:12 - Black Myth: Wukong trailer 00:11:17 - AC Valhalla final thoughts 00:11:56 - Revisiting Splinter Cell 00:17:54 - Aliens: Fireteam (Elite?) 00:26:28 - Blair Witch **SPOILERS** 00:47:30 - Gamescom Roundup 01:16:50 - Mike’s midnight launch story 01:20:46 - Aliens: Special Edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Psychology Of Fanboys | 21 Aug 2021 | 01:21:06 | |
Episode 15 Let's dive into a dark and twisted, cavernous place... The brain of fanboys. Why do they act the way they do? Plus, we talk more about headsets, Hades, and Jacques tells us about being involved in a hostage situation this past weekend. 00:01:43 - Jacques was involved in a hostage situation 00:06:23 - Mike’s headset woes 00:18:53 - Free Ratchet & Clank DLC for Rocket League 00:20:20 - 12 Minutes now on Xbox Game Pass 00:22:11 - Gamescom is almost here 00:23:24 - Hades 00:30:08 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 00:32:49 - Yoshi’s Crafted World 00:34:12 - Back 4 Blood 00:38:37 - Zombie Army 4 00:41:11 - Mass Effect 3 00:42:12 - The Psychology of Fanboys 01:01:41 - The Time Machine (1960) 01:08:21 - Unorthodox paths through franchises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Dreaded Backlog | 14 Aug 2021 | 01:40:05 | |
Episode 14 Backlogs. We all have them but can never seem to escape their crushing weight. Let's discuss how we manage ours. In addition, we have first impressions of the Back 4 Blood beta, a review of the Xbox Wireless Headset, and we try our hand at voice acting. 00:01:35 - Jacques’ journey to acquire a new headset 00:11:43 - Xbox Wireless Headset review 00:17:16 - Mike’s first dentist visit in 7 years 00:23:14 - Why was “Elite” added to Aliens Fireteam name 00:24:18 - Shuhei Yoshida interacted with us on Twitter 00:25:24 - Hellblade Xbox Series X/S update 00:26:33 - Left 4 Dead 2 skins update for Zombie Army 4 00:27:50 - Back 4 Blood beta first impressions 00:40:22 - Yoshi’s Crafted World 00:44:43 - Curse of the Dead Gods 00:47:07 - Jacques is dropping The Sinking City 00:47:59 - The Dreaded Backlog 01:15:02 - A look back at Ridley Scott’s Alien in 4K 01:26:40 - Do we have what it takes to be voice actors 01:37:39 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our Top 10 Remake Candidates | 07 Aug 2021 | 01:21:59 | |
Episode 13 With Dead Space remake on the horizon, we decided to come up with other games that deserve remakes. We also give our first impressions of brand new cyberpunk twin-stick shooter, The Ascent. 00:00:45 - Combating scalpers 00:10:18 - Mike’s 3D-printed Darth Revan bust 00:11:53 - PlayStation Summer Sale 00:13:50 - Pre-install Hades for Xbox Game Pass 00:16:45 - The Ascent has a lot of technical issues 00:26:44 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 00:29:30 - Mario Golf 00:34:05 - Our Top 10 Remake Candidates 01:04:35 - Gone Forever 01:19:24 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are AAA Games Getting Stale | 31 Jul 2021 | 01:29:37 | |
Episode 12 AAA vs. Indie. Dead Space remake deep dive. Mike shares a serendipitous story and Jacques gets philosophical. There's a lot to love about this episode. Especially the end, where we decide which movie is worse: Dune or 2001: A Space Odyssey. 00:00:45 - The intro goes at the beginning? 00:02:12 - The Dead Space remake is real 00:17:49 - Don’t miss Microsoft’s Ultimate Game Sale 00:22:16 - Mike’s hands-on with Xbox Series X 00:30:09 - Gamefly won’t let Mike leave 00:31:51 - The Medium 00:37:33 - The Sinking City 00:41:48 - Super Mario 3D World 00:44:02 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 00:47:42 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 00:51:06 - Are AAA Games Getting Stale? 01:11:44 - Campfire Storytime with Mike 01:15:46 - Simulation Theory 01:27:48 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Splitscreen A Dying Feature | 24 Jul 2021 | 01:32:51 | |
Episode 11 Friend of the show, Indy, joins Mike this week to discuss splitscreen couch co-op. Why is it seemingly disappearing? Is it's inclusion necessary? What are good games to play with this feature? 00:00:45 - Getting to know our guest, Indy 00:07:51 - Sam Fisher is back… kinda 00:10:29 - Respawn is responsible for EA’s resurgence 00:13:42 - Valve announces the Steam Deck 00:23:45 - Mike got an Xbox Series X 00:29:30 - House (the indie game, not the TV show) 00:32:00 - Demon’s Souls is a hard game 00:36:11 - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury 00:38:52 - Talkin’ ‘bout Bugsnax 00:40:29 - Is Splitscreen A Dying Feature? 01:12:17 - 20 Questions: Video Game Edition 01:19:56 - How well does Indy know Mike? 01:29:08 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dead Space: Make Us Whole Again | 17 Jul 2021 | 01:26:03 | |
Episode 10 The rumor mill is ablaze with whispers of a Dead Space remake. We discuss the likelihood of a revival, what we would like to see, and the franchise as a whole. You voted. We played. Let's talk about the highly addictive roguelike, Dead Cells. Surprise Mechanics: We become Jim Spencer and Phil Ryan, heads of all video gaming and it's our job to greenlight randomly generated games. 00:00:45 - Nintendo Switch (OLED model) 00:10:18 - Streets of Lebron: Toons in Time 00:11:33 - Medal of Honor: Airborne 00:14:08 - Perfect Dark Zero out of 10 00:15:34 - Luigi’s Mansion 3 saga comes to an end 00:17:12 - Returnal is the roguelike Mike always wanted 00:23:00 - Destruction AllStars stalled 00:25:27 - Dead Cells is highly addictive 00:35:34 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 00:37:08 - Dead Space: Make Us Whole Again 00:56:26 - Guess the year this game released 01:07:52 - We create games from a random list generator 01:22:20 - A Plague Tale: Innocence next-gen upgrade 01:23:03 - Special guest will fill-in for Jacques next episode 01:24:05 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Overcoming Mental Struggles Through Games | 03 Jul 2021 | 01:33:55 | |
This week we discuss how video games can be a positive force for mental health and we share some of our own personal struggles. In addition, this episode is jam-packed with Hideo Kojima because why not? 00:00:45 - Sony bought Housemarque (and Bluepoint?) 00:07:55 - We will cover select current events going forward 00:10:01 - The audience has spoken: We’re playing Dead Cells 00:14:55 - Metal Gear Solid 4 has a lot of cutscenes 00:22:48 - Jedi: Fallen Order’s PS5 upgrade is worth replaying 00:26:35 - Homefront is like Red Dawn but mediocre 00:32:04 - Jacques is addicted to buying cheap games 00:35:12 - Will Mike ever finish Luigi’s Mansion 3? 00:35:49 - Sackboy never ends... 00:37:22 - ...And neither do MGS4 cutscenes 00:38:13 - Overcoming mental struggles through games 01:10:33 - Who would win in a fight? 01:23:31 - Hideo Kojima or Mega Man? 01:31:06 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Xbox Is A Survivor | 26 Jun 2021 | 01:28:54 | |
Xbox has had a tumultuous journey over the generations. What began with us looking back on the Xbox 360's vast hardware issues, turned into a story of perseverance and triumph for Xbox. Plus, we return to our regularly scheduled Mass Effect talk. Stay til the end for a surprise Nicolas Cage appearance. 00:00:45 - Xbox Design Lab/New DualSense Controllers 00:06:34 - Corrections from last episode 00:08:31 - Intro/Note about “Share Play” 00:11:33 - Jacques finished Mass Effect 2 00:15:26 - **Minor ME2 spoiler** 00:16:07 - **Spoiler over/You’re safe** 00:20:07 - ME2/ME3 OP weapons 00:22:43 - Mike has a change of heart about ME3’s ending 00:27:04 - Sackboy & Luigi aren’t compelling enough 00:29:21 - Bowie takes Sackboy up a notch 00:34:37 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks stunning... 00:39:50 - ...But it crashed Mike’s PS5 00:42:49 - Xbox 360 hardware issues 00:57:44 - Xbox is a survivor 01:01:31 - Microsoft vs. Sony 01:04:36 - PlayStation Experience returning? 01:07:34 - Guess the game based on a description 01:16:23 - Willy’s Wonderland movie review 01:25:04 - MeagsTV on Twitch 01:26:10 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| E3 Just Flatlined Itself | 20 Jun 2021 | 01:23:08 | |
E3 was a big 'ol pile of brown squish. There were bright spots but E3 as a whole has become irrelevant and unnecessary. We discuss why that is and what should change. But much like E3 viewers, you came for the games and we have that in spades. Plus, we announce our giveaway winner. 00:00:45 - Giveaway winner 00:08:31 - Intro 00:10:18 - E3 was befuddling 00:20:55 - Halo Infinite 00:23:30 - Battlefield 2042 00:24:30 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl 00:26:33 - Back 4 Blood 00:30:09 - Starfield 00:36:49 - The Outer Worlds 2 00:39:37 - A Plague Tale: Requiem 00:41:36 - The Ascent 00:43:14 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora 00:46:33 - Guardians of the Galaxy 00:54:10 - Metroid Dread 00:56:20 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope 00:58:39 - Forza Horizon 5 01:01:16 - Redfall 01:02:53 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits 01:07:14 - Hades 01:08:48 - Evil Dead: The Game 01:11:09 - Replaced 01:11:37 - Somerville 01:13:02 - Atomic Heart 01:13:27 - Harold Halibut 01:14:21 - Vokabulantis 01:15:32 - Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View 01:16:41 - Among Us 01:18:05 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Battlefront 2 Gave Us Friendship | 13 Jun 2021 | 01:17:20 | |
We present to you a very special episode. This is the tale of how we met through Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005). Plus, Jacques debuts "15 Minutes of Game" with a review of Norwegian indie, Morkredd. And Mike unboxes a surprise live on the show. 00:00:45 - Mike unboxes his trivia controversy prize 00:07:15 - Intros & Indies 00:13:13 - Episode 6: The Lost Episode 00:15:08 - Have you had enough Mass Effect? 00:27:12 - RetroMania Wrestling 00:31:13 - 15 Minutes of Game: Morkredd 00:39:59 - The story of how Jacques and Mike met 01:03:34 - Leave a comment for a chance at a $10 gift card 01:07:52 - Let’s remake some games 01:13:20 - Outro/Give us game suggestions for Share Play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Glitches Be Crazy | 06 Jun 2021 | 01:23:53 | |
Sometimes, glitches can be annoying. Other times, funny. Let's reminisce about experiences with these mystifying occurrences. Plus, we introduce two new segments and Mike pitches us his Star Wars fan film. 00:00:45 - Mike’s Star Wars fan film idea 00:11:55 - Intro/Days of Play sale 00:15:21 - Jacques breaks bad in Mass Effect 00:20:17 - Sniper rifles are cool 00:23:52 - Favorite Mass Effect squadmates 00:25:16 - Mass Effect 2 00:30:44 - Jacques’ Mako has the last laugh 00:32:57 - Ryse: Son of Rome is surprisingly good 00:39:24 - New segment: “15 Minutes of Game” 00:41:20 - Game glitches 01:02:23 - Results from Ep.4’s trivia controversy 01:05:25 - New segment: “Share Play” 01:06:36 - Mike answers James Lipton’s 10 Questions 01:10:36 - Jacques must identify games/characters based on quotes 01:20:27 - Mike attempts to do the outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Crafting Our Dream Games | 29 May 2021 | 01:15:49 | |
We play a hypothetical game where we each pick three IP's and give them to three developers, and explain what those games would look like. Jacques gushes over It Takes Two. And Surprise Mechanics gets controversial. 00:00:44 - Netflix Castlevania goes hard 00:06:39 - Intro 00:07:59 - Mike Platinumed Mass Effect & Jacques hates the Mako 00:17:47 - It Takes Two a GOTY contender? 00:26:56 - Crafting our dream games 00:48:21 - Mike obligates Jacques to play one of three games 00:53:55 - We develop a new segment in real-time 00:58:57 - Trivia Wars Episode II: Revenge of the French 01:13:02 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Village The Best Resident Evil | 15 May 2021 | 01:42:02 | |
Resident Evil: Village is finally here and we have non-spoiler thoughts. Plus, the Borderlands movie is in production, so we decided it's a good time to remind everyone what a repugnant person Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford is. Check out our Linktree Artwork by MissInfected 00:00:45 - Are we alone in the Universe? 00:13:38 - Mass Effect talk 00:15:44 - Intro 00:20:53 - Resident Evil: Village (No Spoilers) 00:37:20 - We beat Resident Evil 5 co-op 00:41:18 - Luigi’s Mansion 3 gets sexual 00:46:41 - Alice: Madness Returns is a hidden gem 00:50:17 - Xbox Game Pass is a boon for the industry 00:52:50 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a gorefest 00:54:41 - Astro’s Playroom is an impressive DualSense showcase 01:04:49 - Randy Pitchford is a P.O.S. 01:22:07 - PS5’s stand is loose when laid horizontally 01:23:38 - Control is a visual treat on PS5 01:27:06 - Japan is stunning in 4K/HDR 01:28:38 - VR porn 01:29:23 - A cautionary tale of buying consoles at yard sales 01:34:48 - Jacques taste tests a Starbuck’s Nitro Cold Brew 01:39:08 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||