Explore every episode of the podcast Friday Night Gamecast
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| FNGC Reviews: Pokémon Legends Z-A (ft. Jordan of Cognitive Clips) | 12 Dec 2025 | 02:03:20 | |
You still love Pokémon. We still love Pokémon. And by golly, the Pokémon company and Game Freak are committed to providing you with as much Pokémon as you can stomach! This week I'm joined by a NEW friend of the show Jordan from Cognitive Clips to discuss the most recent Pokemon spin off title, "Legends Z-A!" This entry has us returning to the Kalos region from the Gen 5 Pokemon X / Y games but this time we're running around with our poke-pals in Lumiose City! I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, there's a lot in this game that made me grab my head but plenty that we both agreed was pretty cool to have!. So go ahead and check this out and let us know what you thought about our first Pokemon review ever! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 05:19 - Billing & Top Level Thoughts 16:06 - Story Setup 28:16 - Gameplay Mechanics 01:12:32 - Lumiose Open World Discussion 01:26:42 - Narrative Spoilers Convo 02:00:51 - Outro Please find Jordan at his links below! https://linktr.ee/cognitiveclips Music used in this episode Composed by: Ayako Saso, Carlos Eiene, Minako Adachi, Hitomi Sato, Shota Kageyama - all rights reserved by Nintendo & Game Freak pls don't sue me I swear we didn't make this music for the show -Lumiose City (Ambient Daytime & Ambient Night) -Detective Emma Overworld -Wild Zone Music | |||
| 10 Games to Get to Know Us (also Game Awards Arguments) | 28 Nov 2025 | 02:07:45 | |
There are some creators who live on the bleeding edge of online internet trends. Well let me be the first to tell you all that FNGC Pod is probably not one of them! We're coming at you all this Black Friday after Thanksgiving to give you 10 Games to get to know us and this one's a doozy! We're guessing each other's list this time around. I came through with some deep cuts and Will pulled some games onto his list I've never heard of in my life. It's worth jumping in just to find out which games made the final cut. Oh and we also have a great back and forth on who we want to pull the W in the various Game Awards GOTY categories for 2025! Fun show pull up a helping of thanksgiving leftovers give this a listen! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 03:58 - Game Awards Predictions 01:05:05 - Whatcha Playin? 01:14:55 - 10 Games to Get to Know Us Music used in this episode: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Dragon Age The Veilguard (ft. Claineyys) | 10 Jan 2025 | 02:44:58 | |
We're back folks!!! Coming back on this outstanding Friday to review one of the hotly anticipated WRPGs of 2024, Dragon Age: The Veilguard!! This week Nick is joined by Courtney to discuss the ups and downs of this infamous title. This game got a lot of flack in various internet pockets of "those who shall not be named" but Courtney did a great job joining me for this episode to talk about the complexities of this very large title. Whether you're completely new to the Dragon Age series, or a long-term friend - this episode is for you and we're going to deliver the truth of what to expect from this controversial game. Enjoy your Friday and let us know what you thought! If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| Episode 7 - Ranking 2022 Games Showcases | 17 Jun 2022 | 01:40:26 | |
Guess what, we all lived another week and it's Friday! That means you get another awesome episode of the Friday Night Gamecast. We're grading the major summer 2022 showcases that have been shown so far and we can't wait to dig deep into all the games shown. Whether you're hyped about Final Fantasy XVI or still losing your mind over the Starfield reveal trailer, we have you covered! | |||
| Episode 6 - Has DLC Broken Game Development?! | 10 Jun 2022 | 01:28:54 | |
Will and Nick are breaking down everything DLC and what it means to games and the games industry. They wrap up and debrief from the Playstation State of Play - and of course every single prediction they made last time was INFALLIBLE. Will continues to try and peer pressure (bully) Nick into playing old games, and Nick can't figure out how to count the passing years! It's a good one so make sure to strap those headphones on and get to listening! | |||
| Episode 5 - Nintendo's Future | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:57:45 | |
Episode 5 of the Friday Night Gamecast is here and this time were talking lots of industry news. PS State of Play fraud leads to some cool predictions and the Summer Games Fest lineup is bringing the heat. But wait...Sonic has a game that looks - dare we say - good?! Bust open your phones and bring up your Twitter feed stat so you can @ Will and Nick for their hot takes on Nintendo's strategy and direction for the future! | |||
| Episode 4 - Boss Fights | 27 May 2022 | 01:52:56 | |
The Friday Night Gamecast is back with another intense episode! Death Stranding 2 is incoming, Kotaku refuses to stop being twitter's punching bag and Infinity Ward surprises us all with a release date?! This Friday Night, Will and Nick are diving deep into some of the most memorable boss fight experiences and bring the action right to your doorstep. Equip a refreshing beverage and prepare to sit back an take a wild ride with us as we share our stories of death and redemption! | |||
| Episode 3 - Ranking Game Pass Games | 26 May 2022 | 01:27:25 | |
Nick & Will jump right back at it for Episode 3 and in honor of their third installment, they rank 3 hype games currently sitting in their Xbox Game Pass libraries! We're having a blast breaking down the Bethesda delays, Star Wars Jedi title drop and the Playstation Plus subscription shenanigans! Will tries to to talk Nick into committing to IMMERSION in Red Dead 2. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording this. Cheers! | |||
| Episode 2 - Remakes & Remasters | 20 May 2022 | 00:56:34 | |
Nick & Will are going to break down the remakes of their wildest dreams in this episode of the Friday Night Gamecast! We're going to talk about what games we want to be brought to next gen and who we'd want to develop those games in a perfect world. Will unveils an absolute gem from the past and Nick can't seem to stop wanting to mess with the time continuum. | |||
| FNG Short - Halo Series Reaction (Spoilers!) | 18 May 2022 | 00:39:24 | |
What's up everyone! I'm very excited to bring to you all a special episode from a series we're referring to as FNG shorts! These will basically be filler content in-between our primary episodes of the Friday Night Gamecast. I'm talking a deep dive into the Halo (2022) series and will be breaking down my thoughts and opinions on the show so far. Hope you enjoy! -Nick If you want to reach out to us with any questions or just wanna chat about the show, follow us here: | |||
| Episode 1 - 2022 Q1 Games Review | 13 May 2022 | 01:36:14 | |
Welcome everyone, to our first ever episode of the Friday Night Gamecast! In this episode Will and I give you all a sneak peek into what games we're working through from Q1, as well as what we're looking forward to for the rest of the year. If you're enjoying what you hear so far, please give us a rating and review. We'd love to hear any and all feedback! | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Star Wars Outlaws (ft. Nate & Jono of The Elder Trolls) | 06 Dec 2024 | 02:13:48 | |
This week, Nate & Jono return to the podcast to join us to review Star Wars Outlaws! The latest title from Ubisoft and an open world "Scoundrel Simulator" has all kinds of interesting things that the boys need to help us break down for everybody. Walk into the cantina with us to fully take in this hive of scum and villainy >:) If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero (ft. Jared of Play Along Podcast) | 22 Nov 2024 | 01:28:15 | |
“On the path of Budo one does not strive for victory over an opponent... one strives to avoid defeat by one's own self.” - Akira Toriyama If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| Spooktober 2024 | 01 Nov 2024 | 01:24:02 | |
The boys have never been more back in the spookiest month of the year. We're coming at you with our perennial topic of covering some of the scariest games that we've loved either from this year or in the past. Whether it's running from the incredibly large castle mommy or learning about how time loops in Nowhere, we have you covered for this year. Happy Halloween to everyone! | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | 18 Oct 2024 | 01:12:14 | |
For Glory & Honor, Nick and Will review Space Marine 2!! This week we have 40k on the docket to round out this action-packed fall season. In this episode Will and I both go in-depth on what makes this game sing on a technical level and how it offers a brilliant presentation worthy of being a hallmark entry into next gen consoles. From battling Tyrranid swarms to providing a proportionate response to heretical presence, we have you covered. The Emperor Preserves! If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Astro Bot (ft. Jacob McCourt) | 04 Oct 2024 | 01:17:29 | |
I AM ASTRO BOT!!! What's up everybody!!! Starting off our content for October we're coming in strong. Will, Jacob and I all platinumed Astro Bot and decided we had to join our forces together to give in a comprehensive review. From the platforming, level design, boss design and pure nostalgia baked in we're covering everything here! If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (ft. Kolby Moyer) | 28 Sep 2024 | 02:30:11 | |
The review of 2024 is finally upon us. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH IS HERE!! Want to say thanks to all our fans and listeners for being so patient for this release it means the world to us. This week I'm joined by Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up Podcast and #1 Sephiroth stan to discuss this incredible title. This week we're digging into narrative structure, character highlights, mini games, open world map design and even uncovering the secrets to Dio's supplement routine! This is a jam-packed one so I hope you all enjoy If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| Did Ya Hate It? Rune Factory 4 Review | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:28:37 | |
Hi Everybody! Surprise FNGC Drop for your Wednesday listening pleasure (remember every day can be a Friday if you Believe hard enough). This has been exclusive on Patreon for quite some time since April so on the cusp of posting our Asura's Wrath review over there, and in light of scheduling issues over here, now is the perfect time to let the world know if Rune Factory 4 is good or not! | |||
| Revenge of the Retro: Gen V Gaming Part 2 (Directors Cut) (ft. Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover) | 23 Aug 2024 | 01:50:19 | |
So you thought we were done talking about this era of retro gaming last time huh? WELL GUESS WHAT WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!! This time around we have an outstanding guest, Chris Coplien, from Retro Hangover Podcast jumping on board with us to discuss his favorite aspects of one of the most iconic console generations - Gen 5 (so iconic it even deserves 2 episodes)...Anyway, lots of fun had here we dig into deep cuts like the 3DO, Atari Jaguar and even the Pippin??? (I still don't believe that was a real thing but refuse to research it). Give this a listen and let us know what your favorites games were from the idyllic 90s generation! | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Fire Emblem Fates (ft. Jala Prendes) | 09 Aug 2024 | 02:53:59 | |
This week Nick is joined by Jala - of Jala-chan's Place Podcast - to review what is arguably the most infamous title in the FE franchise: Fire Emblem Fates! This 2016 TTRPG is a fascinating game to dig into and I'm frankly astonished that it exists to this day. From the updated mechanics, the deceptively good(?) map systems to even the mind-boggling "face-petting" with that 3DS stylus - we got it call covered in this review! As always, let us know what we missed and who was your favorite character from Birthright, Conquest or Revelations! If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Halo Infinite (On Letting Go of Chief) | 14 Nov 2025 | 02:26:55 | |
There comes a time in every gamer's life when they have to reconcile that their favorite IP is immutably changed for the worse and it'll never be able to return to the pinnacle of greatness it once held in the social zeitgeist of the gaming world. This is true for Sonic, Metal Gear Solid, Need for Speed (who are we kidding NFS was probably never great) and now most importantly Halo. In this episode, Will and I provide a full review of the Halo Infinite Co-Op campaign and are ready to share the good, the bad and the ugly - and let me tell you there's a whole lot of of the latter. WARNING: We're not discussing the multiplayer other than to say we enjoyed our time in 2021. Will and I are ready to let go of Master Chief and let him ride off into the sunset. And in this ep we'll share how you can do that too. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 04:02 - Whatcha Playin 17:38 - Halo Infinite Review (spoiler free) 01:47:48 - Spoiler Wall 02:23:22 - Outro Music used in this episode: | |||
| Can we already call GOTY 2024?! | 26 Jul 2024 | 02:22:37 | |
Hey folks! It's the mid-year check-in time for the Friday Night Gamecast. Last year on the fortuitous day of August 3, 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 released and people were immediately clamoring on social media that it was the game of the year, and it wasn't even close! I wanted to get together with William and see - is there a game out there that already has secured the top spot for 2024? WE DEFINITELY THINK SO! So join us as we catch up from the past couple of weeks and deliberate on what title holds the top spot for this year! Cheers! If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Tales of Kenzera: Zau (ft. CGDannyB) | 12 Jul 2024 | 01:26:26 | |
It's time to talk about the incredible indie Metroidvania of 2024, Tales of Kenzera: Zau! Does this title have too many colons in it? Who tf knows?! This time around we're joined by ANOTHER brand new cast member to the show, CGDannyB to discuss what makes this title unique and important to the gaming landscape. Make sure you tune in this week so, you too, can find your Baba! https://www.twitch.tv/cgdannyb https://www.youtube.com/cgdannyb Tales of Kenzera Zau Tracks: If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Dragon's Dogma 2 (ft. Matt Storm aka Stormageddon) | 28 Jun 2024 | 02:51:15 | |
We're jumping back into the review season for the pod, we have a few lined up to be coming at you full force here pretty soon. We're joined this week by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon to discuss and do a full-blown analysis of Dragon's Dogma 2! This action RPG is pretty cool and quite polarizing for any who play it. We had great discussions surrounding the design ethos form the Itsuno-helmed team over at Capcom and what actually makes this experience special! Music by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| Summer Showcase Smackdown (ft. Nave of Gaming Together) | 14 Jun 2024 | 02:12:12 | |
What's up everybody!!! We are cooking this weekend. While you might think we're grilling in the backyard, nah Will and I are behind the mics and the keyboards making absolute magic happen. This week we're joined by Nave to do a roundup on the big 3 summer showcases (PS State of Play, SGF & the incomparable Xbox Summer Showcase)! This week is a little bit of a switch up - I'm using fun music from the trailers we were shown as a little change of pace for us this week. Also do not forget to stick around till the end so you can enjoy a couple of laughs with us in the post show while we roast the Sony Ponys! Time Stamps: Music by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| Worst Day 1 Purchases - Fedora Kid vs. Fashion Survivor | 31 May 2024 | 01:25:16 | |
This week we are taking a quick break from reviewing games to not only duke it out amongst ourselves but also enrage our entire fanbase! This episode, we take the opportunity to catch up and dive into the worst games both of us bought day one. We want to hear from you all, were we right on the money with the worst games we got at launch or should we just stop moaning about it ;) Have a great weekend and make sure to keep gaming! | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Helldivers 2 (ft. Eric Gess of The Unlockables) | 24 May 2024 | 01:36:32 | |
After an extended break for us, the weekend is finally returned which means you get to enjoy our incredible review of Helldivers II! Helldivers II is the game that ignited social media for the beginning of 2024 and has maintained its prevalence in the gaming space this year. We're joined by our friend and patron, Eric Gess, returning to the show to deliver Freedom and Managed Democracy to all our wonderful listeners. Take some time while you're washing the dishes, cooking dinner, or mowing the lawn to show to YOURSELF what it means to be free! | |||
| Will we Love or Hate GTA6? All Aboard the Hype Train! | 03 May 2024 | 01:03:35 | |
This week Will and I are discussing what OUR hopes and dreams would be for Grand Theft Auto 6. In our Game Update discussion this week we're continuing our conversation on Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and we start talking about everyone's new brainrot obsession: Stellar Blade! Make sure not to miss this one, lot's of different takes being made in this episode! Hope everyone is having a great week and we're looking forward to the weekend! | |||
| Ep. 51 - Dead Space Remake Review (Will's Version) Final Chapter Prologue ReMIX (ver.1.22474487139) | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:42:49 | |
I got Will back on to Remake the FNGC Review of the Dead Space Remake (Neil Druckmann is punching the air somewhere this very moment)! We have a ton of fun on this episode and take this opportunity to get deeply into the mechanical weeds of this game to break down what makes it so special and effective as a survival horror game. Plus we get the chance to make the case for Dead Space 2 Remake! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:53 - Start of Dead Space Review (Billing & Credits) 11:29 - Primary Gameplay Mechanics 27:02 - I need a weapon 45:56 - The ghastly cast 1:07:28 - Environments 1:13:48 - Sound Design 1:29:44 - NG+ additions 1:34:50 - Making the case for Dead Space 2 Remake 1:40:56 - Outro Music by: Daniel Campoli https://www.danielcampoli.com/portfolio If you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here: https://linktr.ee/FridayNightGamecast | |||
| Ep. 50 - PAX East 24 Roundup & Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions! | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:36:22 | |
It's the return of the FNGC squad and the boys are back and better than ever! For the debut of Season 3 we're jumping in hot to give our breaking Dragon's Dogma 2 impressions and a full blown review of our experience at Pax East 2024. Helldivers II and Persona 3 hot takes included jump in and don't miss out! | |||
| Did Ya Hate It? Half-Life 2 Review | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:07:22 | |
What's up everybody! Long time no podcast :) | |||
| Spooktober 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:46:31 | |
It's that spooky time of year and a classic FNGC Episode is covering all the horror games we've been playing is here for you now! Our main game of the show is Alan Wake 2! But we're also covering a whole gambit of other titles - some of which may or may not have made Will very upset that I played without him. Which one was it you ask? Well strap in for this Halloween weekend and give it a listen! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:26 - Whatcha Playin 25:54 - Marvel Rivals Zombies 35:00 - The Final Sentence 40:21 - Condemned Criminal Origins 50:00 - Dino Crisis 56:02 - Arkham Asylum 01:07:22 - Little Nightmares III 01:14:31 - Alan Wake 2 Review 01:44:09 - Outro Music used in this episode: | |||
| Ep. 49 - Game of the Year 2023 | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:31:58 | |
Happy early Friday everybody! The Season 2 finale of FNGC is here for your listening pleasure. This was an incredibly fun episode to just have Will and myself in the booth and it's just kick back for a relaxing conversation about the best games of 2023. There's a extra section included here where I interview Will about the show and his thoughts on 2023 which is a "Hot Ones" styled interview but instead we're taste testing energy drinks! After nearly a month of doing remote recordings with featured guests, this felt great to sit back in person with Will to dig deep on what made this year so special. We will have one more episode releasing shortly after this and then go on a mild hiatus before jumping back in to do some great stuff for Season 3, so keep your eyes peeled! Time Stamps: | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Spider-Man 2 (ft. itsGoohi) | 01 Dec 2023 | 02:27:02 | |
The FINAL FNGC Review for the 2023 season is here folks and let me tell you, what an episode this is. This week we're joined by the incredible, itsGoohi, to discuss at length the merits and weaknesses of Spider-Man 2. Is it a game that left us happy with the franchise and excited for the 3rd entry? Is it something that managed to touch our hearts emotionally? Time to jump in here and find out! Enjoy everyone! Mix & Master by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| FNGC Reviews: The Legend of Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom | 24 Nov 2023 | 03:22:22 | |
Happy Thanksgiving and the happiest of Black Fridays to you all! **Spoilers in this episode** This week we're joined by Kolby, Tyler and Jared to discuss the one and only, Tears of the Kingdom. Arguably one of the best Zelda games ever and in the upper echelon of 2023, Zelda has been a constant since it dropped earlier this May. In this show we jump in the deep end to discuss what makes this title special and why you deserve to continue your play-through. As previously mentioned at the top of the description, we're going full blown spoiler mode, it's almost impossible to avoid - so if you need to, play first and come back later. This is a great time to catch up and become well-informed for the GOTY conversations! Mix & Master by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Starfield (ft. Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox) | 17 Nov 2023 | 01:58:54 | |
Happy Friday Everyone! As we wind down this crazy GOTY season we're starting to put out our full-blown reviews on the outstanding experiences that we've had the chance to play so far this year. I'm joined by Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox to review Starfield! This fantastical, surreal and sometimes frustrating space adventure was really quite the experience from top to bottom and Jordan and I took our time to really get down to the heart of this wonderful game. Join us to prep for all the 2023 Game of the Year discussions! Mix & Master by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| Ep. 48 - The Best Silent Protagonists | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:05:44 | |
This week Will and Nick are being incredibly quiet this week on an incredibly quiet topic...PSYCH we're back and being loud and proud about our favorite silent protagonists in gaming. From traumatized super soldiers coping with the loss of their bunny rabbit, to spacefaring mercenaries who's only friends are the prey she hunts, to goofy lil Hylian manlets - we're breaking down the best quiet characters gaming has to offer. (Also Will is back to oust Nave from the throne of the FNGC Co-host seat!) Hope everyone is having a great November and has an even better weekend! | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Resident Evil 4 (2023) (ft. Adam Bucceri - Half Tone Takes) | 03 Nov 2023 | 02:59:59 | |
To wrap up spooky season, we have another FNGC Review for a serious goty contender in 2023: Resident Evil 4! This remake based on the original 2005 sequel from Capcom set the gaming world on fire in March of this year. The visuals, the polish and the dedication to the vision remain best in class and it is our privilege to review it for the show today! How does it stack up to the original and what does it mean for the franchise going forward? Jump in with our resident RE expert, Adam Bucceri, as we break down this game at length! Mix & Master by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| Ep. 47 - What Makes Horror Games Work? (ft. Nave) | 27 Oct 2023 | 02:00:55 | |
Welcome back for another episode continuing October's spooky content train for the Friday Night Gamecast!! This week I'm joined by the one and only Nave from Gaming Together Podcast to look further behind the veil into what makes the horror genre work so will in the Video Game world! Everything from analogous design elements shared in both film and video games, the relationship between film and gaming directorial aesthetics and which horror games pre-2008 paved the way for the industry - we got you covered. Enjoy! Time Stamps: | |||
| Ep. 46 - Spooktober 2023 | 20 Oct 2023 | 01:05:52 | |
Happy spooky season ya nerds! Will and I are back with just us as the dynamic duo to talk about some incredibly scary gaming experiences from this past year. We go a little farther back to dig in less immediate games that give us the spooky vibes. Lots of great discussion on Resident Evil, Dead Space, Callisto Protocol and even more lead us down the path to all things that go bump in the night! Mix, Master & Music by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| Ep. 45 - Exploring our Favorite Game Engines (ft. The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast) | 13 Oct 2023 | 02:11:45 | |
This Friday Nick and Will are back and better than ever! This time we're joined by Nast3, Dandalf and Jono to explore the fascinating realm of game development and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes: the game engines. From the pixelated landscapes of classic games to the breathtakingly realistic worlds of modern titles, we discuss the engines that power our most beloved gaming experiences. Mix, Master & Music by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy 16 | 06 Oct 2023 | 03:01:38 | |
This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of this highly anticipated mainline entry from Square Enix. Where does it stack up against the all-star releases of 2023? How does it compare to the legacy titles in the FF franchise? Please follow our esteemed guests at the links below!
Music composed by: Masayoshi Soken Mix & Master by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| FNGC Fall 2025 Game Roundup | 10 Oct 2025 | 02:18:50 | |
Somehow I managed to drag William out of the shadows out of the darkness that is not recording video games podcast and have brought him into the light. He's been doing nothing but playing Marvel Rivals for months. Alas we have brought him back into the light that is FNGC. This week for our (second?) triumphant return we're talking about the games we've been playing and we have 2 full blown reviews for you all! Assassin's Creed Shadows & Wanderstop - two games that couldn't be more unalike each other! Cheers! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 10:26 - News 24:13 - Whatch'a Playin? 01:03:04 - Wanderstop Review 01:27:29 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Review 02:16:45 - Outro Music used in this episode: | |||
| Ep. 44 - Insane Leaks in Gaming History | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:19:54 | |
This week Nick and Will are back at it again to address some of the biggest leaks that have hit modern gamers in recent history! Nick reveals his deepest darkest secrets being a Jane Austin fan, and William refuses to put anything greater than 7 hrs. into Starfield. Will Tears of the Kingdom ever completed and can Will go full star platinum in Mortal Kombat 1?? Hang out with us this Friday to find out! Mix, Master & Music by: Daniel Campoli | |||
| FNGC Reviews: Star Wars Jedi Survivor | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
Hi everyone! Nick here to present to you a rare audio essay on one of my favorite games of this year. Star Wars fan or not, I think you'll enjoy my thoughts on this incredible entry into the cannon. This may be a bit shorter but I'm curious to know if you all enjoyed this style of content. Let me know and we might be able to craft some for you wonderful weekend warriors in the future. | |||
| Ep. 43 - Fromsoft vs. Soulslikes (ft. Dave Jackson of Tales from the Backlog) | 15 Sep 2023 | 02:12:17 | |
Here is a question that has long tugged at the minds of both Will and I: Is there ever going to be a different developer that understands the formula/philosophy Fromsoftware puts into their video games? And will that developer make something that captures the spirit of the Fromsoft catelog and make their own original concept? This time around we're joined by returning cast member, Dave Jackson, to really break down what makes FROM special and who in the industry has made a serviceable experience in the Soulsborne genre. Join us and PRAISE THE SUN!! | |||
| Ep. 42 - Return of the Retro: Gen 5 Gaming & Console Favorites | 08 Sep 2023 | 01:53:48 | |
Following the armistice reached after the 16-bit invasion from Season 1, Generals Nick and Will of the Friday Night Gamecast brokered a truce among all gaming nations to secure peace, freedom and justice for our new Empire. Little did we know this peace would remain short-lived as the hordes of retro gaming gremlins batter the gates of current day AAA gaming bastion, DEMANDING we discuss Gen 5 gaming at length. Thus we charge once more unto the breach to discuss our favorite game consoles and video game titles from the annals of the Playstation, N64, Sega Saturn, 3DO and Atari Jaguar pantheon. This episode is a major listener write in / mailbag grab ep and we included a ton of input from the community this go-around so we hope you enjoy! Happy Friday AND Happy Gaming! | |||
| Ep. 41 - Gamescom vs. TGA: Hopes & Predictions | 01 Sep 2023 | 01:20:17 | |
Okay okay okay I know what you're thinking, "Nice job on timing the release boys!" Well you know what, how about you just fu---.... Nah I'm just joshing you. I say it at the start of the main topic of the episode but we're treating this like more of a think piece of prospective thoughts on to be announced games or games that Will and I would both really like updates on. We hope you enjoy our thoughts for what we want for the rest of this year! | |||
| Ep. 40 - Legendary Voices in Gaming, Part 2 | 25 Aug 2023 | 01:16:24 | |
Episode 40 of the Friday Night Gamecast has Nick and Will returning to a legacy show topic as a callback to Season 1! We're diving into 6 incredible voice actors (including one very timely voice of a famous Italian plumber) to highlight actual legends that've shared their immense talents with us in the gaming industry! Timestamps: (0:42) - Intro | |||
| Ep. 39 - The Appeal of Mobile Games | 18 Aug 2023 | 01:56:24 | |
Will and I had every intention to to make this a nice and concise episode talking about jut a nice light handful of mobile games...and the result is a 2 hour extravaganza of mobile awesomeness that we got to laud the pros and cons of. Action packed, dense episode that's a great listen for both casual and serious mobile gamers alike. As always, let us know which games we missed that you really love and make sure you keep gaming!! Mix, Master & Music by: Daniel Campoli | |||