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| Bonus Episode: What Are Our Life Goals for 2025?! | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:46:50 | |
Welcome to the last episode of 2024! While the schedule has been a bit irregular for the past year, we're looking over our schedule and life plans for 2025! Thanks for all of your support, and we can't wait to share more episodes with you in 2025! Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts! | |||
| Catching Up: Marvel Rivals, Infinity Nikki, and Zenless Zone Zero! | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:49:33 | |
This episode was recorded in early December 2024, and was our 200th episode! Join Adrian, Alex, and Ehe for their thoughts on Marvel Rivals, Infinity Nikki, Zenless Zone Zero, and more! (00:00) Preview (00:22) Intro (05:38) Infinity Nikki Impressions (12:19) Marvel Rivals is GOOD (28:04) Zenless Zone Zero 1.4 Update (33:34) News & The Game Awards (46:44) Final Comments Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts! | |||
| What Waaaaaas THAT State of Play PlayStation?! | 06 Feb 2024 | 01:02:32 | |
#likeadragon #palworld #granbluefantasy Sony's PlayStation State of Play came and went leaving some happy and others disappointed! We give our thoughts on the games we loved seeing and a wrap up with our playthrough thoughts on Silent Hill: The Short Message and Granblue Fantasy: Relink! 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:30 Intro Comments 00:04:50 Stellar Blade 00:15:07 Sonic x Shadow Generations 00:24:05 Foamstars 00:27:38 Silent Hill: The Short Message Review 00:35:22 Dragon's Dogma 2 00:38:06 Rise of Ronin 00:40:49 Death Stranding 2 00:48:02 Granblue Fantasy: Relink Story Mode Review 01:00:40 Outro Comments 01:02:00 Closing Music Leave a like/comment if you enjoyed the video! Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts! Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by Tuberz McGee Ending: "Sky Treasure" by Guifrog Listen to full episodes below: iTunes: https://apple.co/2EOAYPa Spotify: http://bit.ly/UGP_cast Follow Us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2QaUWZM Instagram: http://bit.ly/33fOF5l #route24 #ninjatrixta #videogames | |||
| Tons of Games: Naraka Bladepoint, Death's Door, Splitgate + More! | 20 Aug 2021 | 01:02:43 | |
You know we've been playing tons of games in the time we weren't talking about them. Now, we're ready to talk! This episode features the latest entry into the battle royal genre, Naraka Bladepoint. Plus, we gush over Death's Door, Splitgate, and the fear of SIMULACRA! Did we mention Guilty Gear Strive? Yeah, Alex finally bought it just in time for the new JackO DLC! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| The Japan Life Update: Arcade Stories, Crime, & the Resale Market | 14 Aug 2021 | 01:06:10 | |
This week is an amazing episode into recent events here in Japan! From recent criminal news stories to how the arcades are suffering under COVID, we give our perspective on life in Japan this week! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Smile, It's a New PS5 SSD Upgrade! | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:51:24 | |
It's tech talk time! Sony has released details on how to install your brand new M.2 SSD. However, it seemed a little complex, so we decided to help you figure it all out with the do's and don'ts for installing your new drive! Alex gets to wear his tech hat, so listen carefully! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Born Again: The Olympics! Apex Legends S10! Dead Space Remake! | 31 Jul 2021 | 01:00:37 | |
The Olympics have begun and we talk about the legit fanfare of video game music used in the opening ceremony! EA Play Live dropped the official info drops for Apex Legends newest legend, Seer. Plus, Dead Space Remake confirmed, but do you care? YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Save Our Souls: Steam Deck & Gundam Evolution | 23 Jul 2021 | 01:11:44 | |
We're asking for 5-star reviews in exchange for our passage into Heaven. Seriously, Alex feels we need an extra boost to get into the pearly gates. But...in show terms, we're talking about Gundam Evolution, Bandai Namco's new Overwatch-like hero shooter! Plus, there's Valve's new portable gaming PC, the Steam Deck! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| The Switch OLED, A New Hope | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:53:09 | |
Is it for you? Is it for me? Who is the new Nintendo Switch OLED for, and did anyone even ask for it!? We break down what's new, our thoughts on the new model, and what we may see from the Switch 2...whenever it does arrive. YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Paging Kojima: Apex/Titanfall Hackers + Ghost of Tsushima | 08 Jul 2021 | 01:07:31 | |
Did you know we're friends of Hideo Kojima? Well, it's a long story, but the answer is yes. However, the answer is NO to the recent hacks on Apex Legends and Titanfall. We dive into that topic, plus the amazing director's cut of Ghost of Tsushima! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| For the Kids: The JRPG News Update feat. Mana, Trials, FF9! | 01 Jul 2021 | 01:14:49 | |
It's been a huge week for classic JRPG's! A lot of them have hit the big 30 and are celebrating with new games, anime, and remasters! Don't worry, we'll catch you up on all the news! Enjoy! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| The Guilty Gear Strive Parade + Five Dates | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:53:52 | |
This week we finally get to talk about Guilty Gear Strive! Adrian has been obsessed with the game and stuck in the training lab honing his skills. Don't worry, before we dive into the Strive Cast, we talk about dating. Yes, dating. Thanks Adrian for playing Five Dates, it actually ended up being a great conversation! All that and a little news on this week's episode! Enjoy! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| The Thicc E3 2021 Recap! Who really won this year? | 17 Jun 2021 | 01:42:17 | |
It's our big E3 2021 recap, featuring our favorite third chair, Ehheee! We cover all the major livestreams and games from the week including Microsoft x Bethesda, Squaure-Enix, Nintendo, and more! We even sneak in a live food tasting for Japanese McDonald's new spicy nuggets and some voiceover for the Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins trailer! Did we mention Master Chief is Thicc, Elden Ring is real, and Kazuya in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Everything you need and more is in this week's mega-sized episode! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Infinite Wealth & Palworld: Saying Goodbye to Legends | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:51:38 | |
#likeadragon #palworld #granbluefantasy Ehe is hooked playing the one game we're talking about this week, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. We heard it must be a pretty good game! We offer our thoughts on the series, and also chime in on the Palworld controversy and impressions on Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo! 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:30 Intro Comments 00:03:45 Palworld Controversy 00:18:13 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot 3rd DLC Trailer 00:23:18 Dragon Ball: Sparking Character Reveal Trailer 00:30:29 Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Impressions 00:40:04 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Initial Thoughts 00:45:53 Reasons to Play Persona 3 Reloaded 00:49:44 Outro Comments 00:51:14 Closing Music Leave a like/comment if you enjoyed the video! Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the live podcasts! Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by Tuberz McGee Ending: "Sky Treasure" by Guifrog Listen to full episodes below: iTunes: https://apple.co/2EOAYPa Spotify: http://bit.ly/UGP_cast Follow Us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2QaUWZM Instagram: http://bit.ly/33fOF5l #route24 #ninjatrixta #videogames | |||
| BINGO: Our CRAZY Pre-E3 2021 Predictions! | 10 Jun 2021 | 01:14:21 | |
Elden Ring...come'oooooon, Elden Ring! This is it! E3 2021 and the Summer of Games are here! We get bold and take some crazy guesses as to what will be announced, and you'll know by the time you listen if any of our insane predictions came true! This is one of the most fun episodes Alex and Adrian have produced, and we hope you'll enjoy the best week in gaming as much as us! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Horizon Forbidden West, Dragon Quest & Sonic the Hedgehog Anniversary Recap | 03 Jun 2021 | 01:03:47 | |
It's almost E32021, and the news is getting really good! All the pre-E3 announcements and celebrations are starting up with news like Dragon Quest XII, Sony's 14-minute Horizon Forbidden West gameplay, and a brand-new Sonic game announcement! The hype train is gearing up, and juicy rumors like a Final Fantasy Origin done by the Nioh Team is just more gas on the fire! It's a great episode this week, and we hope you'll enjoy it! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Blow in the Disk: The Best Console Generations | 27 May 2021 | 00:55:06 | |
We're fresh out of news this week, and so we decided to talk about our favorite console generations and revisit nostalgic memories from our early gaming days! It's a fun show, and let us know what your favorite gaming generation or memory was on our Twitter or Voice Message on Anchor! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| All Switched Up: When's the Next Nintendo Switch? | 20 May 2021 | 01:10:26 | |
Adrian still doesn't have a Nintendo Switch, and at this point, he's wondering when's the best time to get one. The Switch debuted in 2017, and it's about time for an updated model or even a brand-new version with all new bells and whistles. We discuss when and what we think the next Switch will be, plus news this week! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Apex Legends Legacy: Arenas & Valkyrie Change Everything! | 13 May 2021 | 00:59:15 | |
Adrian and Alex are having a blast in Season 9 of Apex Legends! Arenas and Valkyrie have really done so much to revitalize the game. Sometimes we find ourselves asking ourselves when the last time we played the battle royal mode was! We breakdown Arenas, strategies, the new legend, and run over patch notes! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| You're Muted: Phasmophobia VR + Golden Week Game Picks | 06 May 2021 | 00:56:44 | |
This week we talk about Adrian's smart? decision to play Phasmophobia in VR. Alex had a fun laugh, and we're pretty sure that anyone who has watched the clips also enjoyed his reactions. However, he died walk away with a super positive experience, and once again we're thinking about the future of VR. Oh, and it's Golden Week, so we're going over the must-buy Japanese games you should add to your Wishlist! 1. Intro and Stream Talk YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| NieR Replicant Ver. 122..., Apex Legacy, and News! | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:58:37 | |
This week it's all about NieR Replicant ver 1.22474487139... Listen, Alex has been hype for this game and is ready to give a little bit about his impressions later on next week. But for now, we celebrate the launch, go over the game, what's in this remastered version, and discuss some of the tech issues for PC players. Did we mention Jeff Kaplan has left Blizzard, It Takes Two is a hit, and Apex Legends Legacy is upon us? Well, now we did, so get ready for another great episode of the UGP Cast! 1. Intro and Stream Talk YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Reunited: Resident Evil Village, NEO: TWEWY, FFVIIR INTERmission DLC | 22 Apr 2021 | 01:01:31 | |
Adrian is feeling better and is excited to be back talking games with Alex! Lots of news from the past week, so settle in and relax. Alex is journeying through Pokémon as Adrian continues his playthrough of Kingdom Hearts. We discuss more thoughts on Game Pass, and go finally recap the news! 1. Intro and Small Talk YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Pre-Tokyo Game Show '21: TGS Hype and Space Jam?! | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:53:03 | |
Tons of new info for this year's Tokyo Game Show, and we get hype for all the new announcements in the press release. Plus, we share our favorite TGS memories in this TGS focused episode. 1. Intro and Small Talk YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast | |||
| Give Up Your Dreams: Microsoft to Buy Discord? | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:54:25 | |
Big news over the week with lots of indie games getting their time to shine during the ID@XBOX Indie Games showcase! Loot River, Death's Door, Astria Ascending, and a few more caught our attention! But the biggest news this week had to be rumors of Microsoft and other companies in talks to buy Discord. We discuss all this, plus how to censor ourselves in this week's episode! Enjoy! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast 1. Intro | |||
| GOTY: Our Top 9 Games Played in 2023! What About that Cow? | 23 Jan 2024 | 01:32:35 | |
Adrian, Alex, and Ehe dish all about their favorite games played in 2023! From what you may expect, to what may even surprise you, this is one heck of an episode! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, @UGP_cast. Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by Tuberz McGee Ending: "Sky Treasure" by Guifrog | |||
| Sneeze: Little Nightmares 2, Square-Enix Presents, Sony Acquires EVO | 26 Mar 2021 | 01:10:03 | |
We went from no news last week to a bunch a news this week! We have quite the topics to go over, so go on, download us, click play, and get to listening! YouTube & SNS links: http://streamerlinks.com/ugp_cast 1. Games We Play- Little Nightmares 2 | |||
| Special Ep: So You Want to Move to Japan? | 19 Mar 2021 | 01:06:34 | |
Gaming news has slowed down, so we take a break from the news and focus on our lives here in Japan. Specifically, we're talking about our humble beginnings here in Japan and offering our advice for those who are thinking about moving to the land of the rising sun! There's lot's of fun and life lessons ahead on this week's episode of the Unknown Games Podcast! 1. Getting a Job/work visa Leave a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice! | |||
| Yakuza 7, The Medium, Tales of Arise News! | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:59:33 | |
Alex has become homeless in Yakuza 7 and learns how to survive, Adrian deals with death and loss in The Medium, and both of them are upset with the "new" Tales of Arise trailer. Games, news, and even a little bit of healthy foods discussion in this week's episode of the Unknown Games Podcast! | |||
| 25 Til We're Dead: Pokémon Remakes & FF7R Intergrade | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:55:21 | |
Huge news over the past week with the announcement of Yuffie DLC coming to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but only on PS5! Oh, and let's give Pokémon a huge applause for going strong for 25 years! We all have our favorite Pokémon titles, and now we can relive Diamond and Pearl with their remakes coming this fall! Alex and Adrian breakdown all the news and more, enjoy! | |||
| I Gotcha, Dattebayo: Nintendo Direct & Fighting Game News | 25 Feb 2021 | 01:01:30 | |
Were you disappointed with the latest Nintendo Direct, or were you lukewarm like Adrian? We discuss the biggest news like coming out of the stream! Alex has a shaving incident. Plus, we talk Guilty Gear Strive, Ryu & Chun-Li in Fortnite, and even a little NieR Re[in]carnation! | |||
| So Long, So Strong: Earthquakes, Kingdom Hearts PC, Guilty Gear Strive | 19 Feb 2021 | 01:02:03 | |
What's it like to experience an earthquake? We just had a pretty big one, so we dive into Japan Life and share our earthquake stories! We even have another one while recording. But don't worry, we still talk games like Doki Doki Literature Club and Trails in the Sky before moving onto the news! Anyone else excited for Kingdom Hearts coming to PC? | |||
| Get on It: Apex Legends S8 + FF14 Endwalker News | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:33:37 | |
We're keeping this week's show short and sweet! Adrian and Alex talk about their impressions of Apex Legends Season 8! Plus, FF14 made big news with its awesome trailer announcing the new expansion, Endwalker! Oh, and we can't forget there's more talk of RE8's Lady Dimitrescu! | |||
| American Pie: The Legendary 1k Cheese Pizza | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:43:47 | |
This week Alex proves to us all that 1k of cheese on a pizza is a powerful adversary! But, did he finish eating it? Will Adrian remain the only failed food eater on the podcast? We also talk stories from Rec Room, details about Apex Legends Season 8, FMV games, and more! It's a smooth ride for this week's podcast! | |||
| All In: UGP Gone Wild | 29 Jan 2021 | 01:29:06 | |
After a good laugh, we take a somewhat serious look at sex and adult content in gaming. Forgive us, and we hope you enjoy the show! It really is a good one! | |||
| That's a Sin: Stardew Valley, Cyberpunk 2077, and Double Dipping Sushi | 22 Jan 2021 | 01:06:18 | |
What can we say, the year has just started and already the path to righteous is looking shady. But hey, Alex did finish Cyberpunk 2077! Did we mention we're still eating awesome food in Japan? We mix sushi and brownie talk in this week's Japan Life segment. Plus, we have a question from a listener! This is the last show before the absolute chaos known as Episode 69! | |||
| New Year, New Cast! The Games of 2024! | 16 Jan 2024 | 01:15:37 | |
Happy New Year! After a long vacation, the UGP Crew is back! This year is heavily frontloaded! From Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to Persona 3: Reloaded, Alex and Ehe are pumped! Adrian's looking forward to the new Prince of Persia and Princess Peach: Showtime! Ready up, and jump in, cause 2024 is here! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, @UGP_cast. Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by Tuberz McGee Ending: "Sky Treasure" by Guifrog | |||
| OFF the Cups: POG Champ, MH Rise, Japan's Crazy Sandwiches | 14 Jan 2021 | 01:10:54 | |
The face of POG Champ as we have known it on Twitch is gone, and now we're in a new era of POG Champs! We get into it again about Twitch, plus we're bringing back Japan Life as we dive into fast food and COVID. Finally, we go over the games we've played this week and our memorable gaming experiences! | |||
| Our Prophet Shia: UGP Plans for 2021 | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:54:25 | |
Happy New Year! We're glad to be here podcasting to you all in 2021! This is a super relaxed episode where to toss around our thoughts and plans for the podcast and our lives in 2021. We've hope you all enjoy us in 2021, and we can't express our thanks and love enough to you all! | |||
| What's that Motion: Game of the Year 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | 01:33:33 | |
Happy New Year! It's time for our Game of the Year discussion! We've got a full house of guests on this week's show to discuss our favorite games of 2020! It's one of the most fun shows we've ever recorded, so get ready to start 2021 with a good hour of laughs. Thank you to everyone for your support in 2020, and we hope you'll enjoy the podcast even more in 2021! | |||
| Processing: Best Gaming News of 2020 | 24 Dec 2020 | 01:13:00 | |
Hard to believe it's the end of 2020, the year that never was but actually happened. This year we saw a huge rise in streaming, new consoles, long awaited releases, canceled events, and even more unexpected happenings, all from the comfort of our homes. The episode title says it all, we recap our favorite gaming news of 2020! Get ready, cause it's a lot to process! | |||
| About that Life: Cyberpunk 2077 & Game Award Surprises | 17 Dec 2020 | 01:02:51 | |
We're ready to leave 2020 and head to 2077! Wait! Say what? There's problems there, too? Look, Cyberpunk 2077 can't be that bad, right? Alex talks about his preliminary experiences with the game, and we get into a discussion over the refunds happening. Plus, we check our bingo cards and see which awards we correctly guessed for the Game Awards! | |||
| We Voted: The Game Awards 2020 | 10 Dec 2020 | 01:09:05 | |
The Game Awards 2020 is here, and it's the most wonderful time of the year! Saint Nick has nothing on Geoff Keighley bringing us the best world exclusive game trailers as presents! Get your Mountain Dew and Doritos ready, cause we're voting in the second half of the show! Will our picks win? Will your picks win? | |||
| Can You Ray Trace: The Pathless, JRPG's, Super Nintendo World | 03 Dec 2020 | 01:02:09 | |
This week Adrian gives his thoughts on The Pathless, Alex opens a portal to the realm of JRPG's when we discuss why more games can't be like Chrono Trigger, and yes....we even mention Xenosaga HD remake again! The fun doesn't stop there. Super Nintendo World is opening at Universal Studios Japan next year, and they've put out some pretty cool videos showcasing what's in store! We hope you enjoy a brand-new episode of the Unknown Games Podcast! | |||
| Holiday Bonus: Is Buying Twitch Affiliate Status Fair? | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:31:31 | |
The serious side to the party side of episode 60. We're diving into the big news this week that Twitch is allowing streamers to "buy" affiliate status. All the hard work people have put into their streams to reach it and now some people can purchase it along with Monstercat Gold. What's your opinion on it? Is it, "fair"? | |||
| The Failure Chicken: A Thanksgiving Special | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:49:44 | |
We're in a festive mood and decided to split this week's episode into two parts! This episode may be the most laid back, fun-filled chat we've ever had. You're bound to have a few laughs, learn a few things about Japan, and scratch your head wondering if we've lost the last bits of our sanity in 2020. Enjoy! | |||
| We're Too Small: Capcom Data Leak, Next-Gen Launches, Apex Legends S7 | 19 Nov 2020 | 01:06:27 | |
It's a big week for news! We're diving head first into the insane data leaks from Capcom! Plus, why is Twitch being so ignorant in helping streamers protect their channels from the RIAA and other music industry DMCA's? Finally, you know we've been putting off Apex Legends Season 7 talk for too long, so we finally gush over this season's new character and map! Enjoy this week's episode, and thanks for listening! Gaming News: Closing Announcements | |||
| Goodbye E3: You will be sucked! Remembering Our Top E3 Moments! | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:07:57 | |
Pour one out for E3 again, well...this time for good...until the comeback X years later. But for now, the ESA says E3 is gone forever. We look over 20+ years of our favorite memories as we say our final goodbyes to E3, video game Christmas in July. Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message via Anchor.fm/ugpcast or a shout out on Twitter, @UGP_cast. Music Credits from OC Remix: Opening: "Pot of Greed Is Banned for a Reason" by Tuberz McGee Ending: "Sky Treasure" by Guifrog | |||
| We're Super Hot: What about VR? | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:59:32 | |
With the launch of the Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5, next-gen has now become current gen gaming! But what about VR? As much hype as VR had in the previous generation, why is no one really talking about it now? From the Valve Index to the Oculus Quest 2, VR is still kicking with great games like SUPERHOT VR, BONEWORKS, Beat Saber, and Blade and Sorcery! So why aren't you playing in VR? | |||
| Thicc Power Levels: Is Game Crunch Inevitable? | 06 Nov 2020 | 01:18:07 | |
This week we're wrapping up our spooky game stories. We're moving into more serious matters with this week's topic dealing with the recent Cyberpunk 2077 delay. Are video game release dates treated differently than movie release dates, and can workers be protected from crunch during development? We're asking the tough questions! Remember to leave to review on iTunes, follow us on SNS, and we hope you enjoy the show! | |||
| Ghost Insurance: Hollow Knight, Phasmophobia, Demon Slayer | 29 Oct 2020 | 01:04:02 | |
This week we continue to work out the kinks in the live podcast, and Alex experiences his first dive into Phasmophobia! He gives a nice breakdown of the gameplay and his experience, plus we keep the Halloween vibes going with Hollow Knight! Oh, and the Japan Life segment is back! Strap in, and get ready, cause we've got another great episode ready for you! Agenda: Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message or shout out on our Twitter, @UGP_cast. | |||