Unpatched Gaming Podcast

Ep.067 Unpatched Send Off Pt.2 - March Madness 2024

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Part 2 of the Unpatched sendoff. This time we're redoing our March Madness episode Unpatched style, including some of the real all-timers GOTY awards don't always catch.

Ep.067 Unpatched Farewell Pt.1 - The Tier List

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Zack and Tyler get together for one final hurrah, starting with a tier list for all the games they've shared for the cast. It's a bittersweet sendoff, celebrating all the games that have shaped us during this time, validating the last few years all the more. Don't forget to share what you love with whom you love, folks.

Ep.066 Dead Space Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Spooky!

Ep.65 Final Fantasy XVI

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0500

It's quite the time to be alive. Final Fantasy VII is getting an unprecedented retreatment, Square's MMO still hasn't left its heyday, and Capcom continues to deliver with their newest outing, Final Fantasy 16! I kid... I kid. Really though, this newest entry in the venerated pillar of the medium is a bit of an oddity.

In this episode, we explore the many reasons why longtime fans of the series and aficionados of the action genre can all enjoy this one in all of its unashamed bombast.

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00:18:31 Official Discussion Start

Ep.064 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Anyone still wanting to hear podcasters gush over Tears of the Kingdom? We gave the game its due for sure, and we're excited to share our thoughts and -- more importantly -- our feelings with you. Beauty may not be in the eye of the beholder here. Make sure to join the discussion in our Discord! Links below.

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Ep.063 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Dredge, and more

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Scattershot episode incoming! The Unpatached team has been busy playing whatever strikes their fancy. Zack looks forward to doing a full Monster Hunter episode one day while Tyler works to convince him No Man's Sky is worth the 60+ hours he's dumped into it.

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00:03:45 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
00:27:36 Dredge
00:39:51 The Monster Hunter Series
00:55:00 No Mans Sky

Observing Lent

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500

The guys take a break and discuss how observing Lent has affected their mental and spiritual health.

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Ep.062 Atomic Heart and Wo Long

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Honestly, if this is your first episode from us, go watch a different one. This one turned out pretty meh. The Unpatched boys are back to cover Atomic Heart and Wo Long. Zack discusses the significance of Wo Long as a Team Ninja game while Tyler gushes over the time he had with Atomic Heart. Let us know what you think by joining the Discord with the link below!

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Ep.061 Hogwarts Legacy

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0600

Welcome back to the wizarding world, friends! The Unpatched crew are talking about the Harry Potter game Tyler dreamed of since he first saw those floating candles in the Grand Hall. Does the magic last?

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00:12:14 Hogwarts Legacy
01:12:31 What We're Playing
01:27:33 Topic: Worldbuilding

#HarryPotter #hogwartslegacy

Ep.060 Devil May Cry 5 and NieR:Automata

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Jackpot! The Unpatched crew is back talking about some action games. Zack wraps up his DMC journey with the masterful DMC5. They also dish on their conflicting feelings regarding Yoko Taro's Platinum title Nier: Automata. Philosophy, theology, and magnetic motorcycle weapons all included.

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00:07:29 DMCV
01:23:20 NieR:Automata
02:26:50 What We're Playing
02:49:31 Topic: Infections RPG Mechanics

Ep.059 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600

To revisit a childhood classic runs the risk of killing a part of yourself. You may not even realize that you're testing one of the primary pillars, a lens you view all the world through. That moment you learned what a game could make you feel and think. Are you brave enough to venture in?

What's your favorite Zelda game? Does Wind Waker hold up? Let us know on our Discord! Come join a growing community of people who love to share games.

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00:05:37 Wind Waker
01:22:35 Pokemon Clones
01:49:28 DMC 4
02:10:04 Terrible Boss Design

Ep.058 Our Year in Review (2022)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Not quite a Game of the Year discussion -- more like a "What did we learn here, Palmer?" The Unpatched team talks favorite games 2022, the "freshest" games, and just chat about what went well this year.

Big changes coming to the format, by the way! Excited to share them with you in this episode. We feel like it's going to bring out the best in us to share with you.

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Ep.057 God of War Ragnarok

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Alright, boy, it's time for wise grandpa Kratos to give you some sound advice: "Listen to the God of War Rangarok Unpatched Gaming epsiode. It's... cool." The guys talk spoiler-free for a while before digging deep into spoiler territory on Cory Barlog and co.'s latest God of War installment. Spoiler alert: it's fantastic.

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01:29:54 Full Spoilers

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Ep.056 Uncharted 4

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600

How long would it take two Uncharted fans to play its grand finale? Six years, apparently. Join us as we knock out Naughty Dog's beautiful, heartwarming sendoff to their adventure masterpiece!

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00:00:25 Whisky and Ancient Apocalypse
00:10:05 Uncharted 4 (with Lost Legacy right at the end)
01:25:38 Scorn

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Ep.055 Deadly Premonition

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Deadly Premonition is a lot of things to a lot of people, but when it comes down to the facts, Swery's magnum opus has passed the test of time. What could possibly hold up such a teetering mess of a video game? Come take a look in the coffee with us, fellow "F.K."ers! It's time to dive deep into Greenvale. How did you enjoy Deadly Premonition? Do you stand back aghast that anyone could enjoy the unbearable weight of the sinner's sandwich? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Check out our Discord and other points of contact below (but especially our Discord). Come join the community!
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Ep.054 Dead Space 2

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Dead Space 2 is a horror masterpiece. It is potentially the best game from its generation and plays like a game from . Visceral made a lasting, mesmerizing, and engaging experience, showcasing their mastery of game design and media in general. Bring your plasma cutter; here there be monsters.

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Ep.053 The Evil Within & Ghostwire: Tokyo

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0500

And so our October tradition begins with the Tango Gameworks "trilogy." There's a clear succession here of approachability, and we ask the hard question: does it pay off? Well, depends on what kind of player your are! Ghostwire has a lot to offer some folks while Evil Within may be a bit much for the general crowd. Disagree with some of these hot takes? Come join the community and let us know! Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8 📷 https://instagram.com/unpatchedgaming... 🐦 https://twitter.com/unpatchedgaming?s=21 🎙 https://www.unpatchedgaming.com/podcasts 00:05:18 General Discussion and Ghostwire: Tokyo 00:30:50 The Evil Within 2 00:45:27 The Evil Within #spooky #tangoworks #evilwithin #oni #survivalhorror #horror #october

Ep.052 Way of the Hunter

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

The Unpatched guys play a game a little outside their comfort zone: Way of the Hunter. It's quite the immersive hunting game, with plenty of innovations and robust systems to keep players engaged. Surprisingly, it actually made them curious about the real-life counterpart as well. Come join the community and tell us what you think about hunting sims!

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Ep.051 Metal Gear Solid V

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Kept you waiting, huh? Zack finally shares his favorite game of all time, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The Unpatched team talks Ground Zeroes, Kojima’s farewell, and immersive sim / systemic gameplay.

Do you have issues with MGSV? Do you think Kojima improved on the ideas in MGSV with Death Stranding? Do you think everything past MGS3 is trash? Let us know on our Discord! We love robust, comprehensive discussion nearly as much as we love sharing games.

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#MetalGear #MGSV #GroundZeroes #PhantomPain #Kojima #KeptYouWaitingHuh?KeptYouWaitingHuh?

Ep.050 Mass Effect 3

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

All good things come to an end, and our Mass Effect series is over… for now (looking at you, Andromeda). The guys had a great time with this series, and there is a lot to love about BioWare’s farewell to the Shepherd’s story.

Did Mass Effect 3 stick the landing? Is it actually the best in the series? Maybe it’s the worst? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you on our Discord. Join up at the link below!

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Ep.049 Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater and Guns of the Patriots

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

It’s Zack’s turn to share some of his all-time favorite games, Metal Gear Solid 3 and MGS4! The golden child and the black sheep of Kojima’s beloved series. Watch out: Zack comes equipped with some hot takes! Arm up, MGS3 fans: he comes in swinging!

Disagree? Let us know! We love to hear dissenting opinions discussed intelligently – almost as much as we love sharing games! Our Discord is totally free and the best way to discuss with us directly, but we love hearing from you any way you’d love to give us a shout.

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Ep.048 Catherine

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Is there anyone quite like Catherine? Or is it Katherine… Can I call you Rin? Tyler shares one of his all-time favorite games in 2011’s Catherine. Specifically the original PS3 release, but the guys dish on Full Body as well.

Which release did you prefer? Do you think this game is still relevant? How does it stack up against Katsura Hashino’s other games? Let us know in our Discord, a totally free community where people share what they love with who they love.

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Ep.047 Chrono Cross

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Tyler and Zack go back to a bona fides classic, playing the recent remaster of Chrono Cross. This was one of Tyler’s “awakening” games growing up, and he’s excited to share it! And to share his hot take that it blows Chrono Trigger out of the water. Fightin’ words!

How does this classic JRPG hold up? How does it compare to Chrono Trigger? Can Zack get on board with the unique combat system? Come and join the discussion on our Discord! Totally free to join and we’d love to build up a community that dishes out the past, present, and future of the Chrono games.

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Ep.046 Mass Effect 2 and Pokemon Clones

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

We’re back with the triumphant Mass Effect 2! It’s nice to finally scratch this one off the shame list. You’ll find the guys gushing over all the best this game has to offer. We share stories of all the tough choices we had to make and how easy it is to love Garrus.

But do you think our criticisms are valid? Do you wish you could reach through the audio and give us a resounding, half-hearted melee elbow? Come let us know how wrong we are in our Discord! Or any of the other platforms below.

Tyler also explores a vibrant sub-genre of monster tamers. The straight-up Pokemon clone. Through his time with these games, he makes an interesting discovery.

00:08:27 Pokemon Clones
00:36:25 Mass Effect 2

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Ep.045 God of War and Hellblade

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

When in Viking-land, do as the Vikings do. Just around the release of the mesmerizing The Northman, Tyler and Zack share two of their favorite games: Tyler tackles God of War 2018 while Zack is up against Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. There’s so much to explore in such a rich mythology!

Mental illness, fatherhood, and juicy, bubbly violence are the topics of the day for this episode. Do you think Hellbade handled its depiction of Senua well? Do you want to call Kratos daddy? Let us know on our Discord or on any of the platforms below!

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00:08:47 The Northman
00:24:07 Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
01:01:12 God of War

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Ep.044 Mass Effect

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Mass Effect

It’s about time! The guys at Unpatched finally sink their teeth into the original Mass Effect. This is the first in a series, so stay tuned for Mass Effect 2 and 3!

In Shepherd’s first adventure, UPG questions whether it’s worth traveling back in time to tackle this noble attempt at a KotoR successor. There’s a lot of love in here: worldbuilding, ideas, etc. But can it bear up its age? Tune in to find out!

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Ep.043 Elden Ring

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

The gods at FromSoftware have let our Prometheus loose once more: Miyazaki and team have handed us the forbidden flame of Elden Ring, and it is something to behold.

For some, it’s just more Dark Souls, while for others it’s the game of the decade. Did Zelda beat it to the punch? Will this be the new standard moving forward? How many times did you rip your hair out fighting Malenia, Blade of Miquella? We would love to hear your thoughts because you’ll probably be disappointed by our take. Check us out on any of the platforms below!

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Ep.042 Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to the Unpatched Gaming Podcast, where we are the primordial soup brewing beneath the White House. That’s right, we are playing the S3 simulations, Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Metal Gear Solid is Zack’s favorite video game series of all time; he’s been eager to share it with Tyler and the Unpatched community! These are crazy masterworks – with their own share of problems – that are absolutely still worth your time today.

Come join the discussion on our Discord! Totally free now. We’d love to hear from the massive, diverse MGS community. These games
ALWAYS generate great discussion.

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Ep.041 Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0500

How many Pokemon games does it take to make a significant change? I'm not going to count for you, but we definitely have something worth talking about with Pokemon Legends Arceus! Ark-ee-us? Ar-see-us? Archie-us?

What's new? What's old? What NEEDS to come back? How do you feel about Disney's Frozen? What about your legacy; what will you pass on to your children? And of course, the ultimate question: why is Mr. Mime a Pokemon? All these and more on this episode of the Unpatched Gaming Podcast!

Nerdwriter1 Titanic: https://youtu.be/sHZ_6Ln1OO8

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#Arceus #Pokemon #PokemonLegends #Frozen #Atlantis #TheBlackCauldron #PracticedEmpathy #Parasect #Cordicepts

Ep.040 Batman: Arkham Asylum and One Step From Eden

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Welcome to Unpatched 2022! We're kicking things off with a combo only Tyler could come up with: Batman: Arkham Asylum and One Step From Eden. Both are spiritual successors to games that haven't really had true spiritual successors: Metroid Prime and Megaman Battle Network (respectively). Modern follow-ups to these Gamecube and GBA classics.

What are some other games that have never gotten the successors they deserve? Do you think we got it right? Let us know on our Discord! Totally free now.

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#BatmanArkham #ArkhamAsylum #Joker #MarkHamill #Megaman #MegamanBattleNetwork #MMBN #OneStepFromEden #SlaytheSpire #Arkham #rogue

Game of the Year 2021

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600

We're finally here: Game of the Year 2021!

This episode will be split into two parts: Unpatched's 2021 and "The Year" 2021. Be sure to check out both if the full production is too unbearably long! Together they are a full reflection on the games we've played this year. So grateful for an awesome community to share some killer (and dead) games this year.

What did you love this year? What's your GotY? Something we missed that deserves more love? Why is it Guardians of the Galaxy?
Thanks again for an incredible 2021! Here's to Metal Gear, Mass Effect, and so much more in 2022!

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00:02:43 Best Soundtrack
00:10:39 The Games We Missed
00:15:49 Best Sequel
00:22:40 Best New IP
00:36:53 Favorite Trends in Gaming
01:00:57 Best Handling Games
01:05:52 Best Presentation
01:13:24 Best Art Direction
01:20:54 Best Narrative
01:27:14 Best Characters
01:44:56 Most FUN Game
01:53:41 Best Sound Design
01:58:10 Best New Mechanic
02:06:08 Best Place To Be
02:10:46 Cool Little Things
02:15:29 Human Experiences
02:20:40 Game of the Year 2021

Ep.039 The Games of Our Year (2021)

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0600

We're finally here: Game of the Year 2021!

This part of our extra-long cast focuses on the games we shared, revisited, or otherwise cleared from the backlog during 2021. You won't see many 2021 releases here, you'll need to wait for next week to hear about those. Join us as we remember great games like... well you'll have to tune in for that!

What did you love this year? What's your GotY? Something we missed that deserves more love? Why is it Guardians of the Galaxy?
Thanks again for an incredible 2021! Here's to Metal Gear, Mass Effect, and so much more in 2022!

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0:00:57 Intro/whiskey
0:08:45 Favorite Games We Shared
00:28:16 Sad We Didn’t Finish
00:45:27 Classic Cleanup
00:51:15 Biggest Disappointments
01:07:27 Best Narrative
01:27:06 Best characters
01:49:25 Favorites from Our Series
02:00:15 Favorite Game to Play With a Friend
02:02:21 Best Game to Play On the Go
02:08:30 Favorite Creative Endeavor
02:09:33 Biggest Surprises
02:19:56 Favorite Moments
02:42:10 The Best Games of Our Year

Ep.038 Indie Roundup 2021

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0600

How many games can we talk about in three hours? So many great games from independent developers in 2021! And so many we didn't get a chance to play. Which were your favorites? Any guesses as to which ones will show up in our GotY episode?

Stay tuned for uploads of a few of the more significant discussions like Everhood and Inscryption chopped down to a more reasonable time. But if you're ready for three hours of 2021 Indie games, we've got you covered right here!

Major Spoilers for Before Your Eyes. Everhood spoilers marked.

00:00:00 Intro/Format/Beer
00:08:41 Everhood
00:15:20 Everhood SPOILERS
00:24:00 Skul: The Hero Slayer
00:30:13 Happy Game
00:34:19 Loop Hero
00:46:48 Unsighted
00:54:13 Sable
01:00:57 Mundaun
01:07:38 Eastward
01:12:27 KeyWe
01:18:27 Backbone
01:25:26 Forgotten City
01:29:29 Death's Door
01:37:32 Milk Outside a Bag of Milk
01:47:54 The Eternal Cylinder
02:00:13 Undungeon
02:02:51 Exo One
02:13:05 Lost in Random
02:19:20 Curse of the Dead Gods
02:24:04 Grotto
02:29:34 Unpacking
02:38:05 Solar Ash
02:40:26 Before Your Eyes SPOILERS
02:46:01 Inscryption
03:17:51 Wrap-up

#Everhood #Skul #HappyGame #LoopHero #Unsighted #Sable #Mundaun #KeyWe #Eastward #ForgottenCity #LostinRandom #DeathsDoor #MilkOutsideaBagofMilk #EternalCylinder #Undungeon #ExoOne #TheAscent #CurseoftheDeadGods #Unpacking #SolarAsh #BeforeYourEyes #Inscryption

An Ode to the Woz (BONUS)

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600

This one goes out to everyone's favorite virgin, #ScottTheWoz! The Unpatched guys play through some of Scott's staples, from a chicken shooter all the way to the principal accursed Chibi Robo: Zip Lash. Here's to you, Scott!

Free Discord: https://discord.gg/UQErYFbpbe

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#CrazyChicken #Madden08 #FlingSmash #ChibiRobo #ZipLash #3DS #PS5 #DarkVirginAcolyte

Ep.037 Hitman 3, Shin Megami Tensei V, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Whether you're hunting demons, spirits, or your average billionaire, this is the podcast episode for you. This week, the guys tackle two big names and one smaller with the hope of finding a worthy contender for Game of the Year. Oh, and of course to talk about Nicolas Cage. That goes without saying.

Make your voice heard! We want all folks who love games and love sharing them to join our Discord, reach out to us on Instagram or Twitter, and let us know how these games changed you -- for better or worse, big or small. (PS Discord is free through a good chunk of January! Can't wait to hear from you).

Free Discord: https://discord.gg/UQErYFbpbe

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

Futrasound Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTRIQ0wLb9I

00:00:00 Hitman 3
01:21:55 SMTV
02:24:13 Kena

#SMTV #ShinMegamiTensei #ATLUS #Hitman3 #Hitman #WorldofAssassination #IO #Kena #BridgeofSpirits #NicolasCage

Ep.036 Disco Elysium

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0600

It's time to wake up, baby. You've been putting off this sad and lonely world too long. It's a mirrorscape of fear and mortality. And it's all Disco, baby.

That's right, this week Zack and Tyler knock out what is already a modern classic: Disco Elysium. And they have everyone's favorite special guest, Amannda! Join us as we gush over a CRPG that will be staying with us for a long, long time.

We know you love it too, so join us on Discord! It's free through the Game of the Year episode in January, and we want to hear what you have to say about this modern masterpiece.

Free Discord: https://discord.gg/UQErYFbpbe

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

#CRPG #DiscoElysium #Groovy #CRPG #Dialogue #Electrochemsitry #LimbicSystem

Ep.035 Metroid Dread and Oddworld: Soulstorm

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Kept you waiting, huh? How long have you been waiting for Metroid Dread? Is Oddworld Soulstorm a game you never thought you'd get to play? This episode is about the long-awaited and "thought-you'd-never-get-'ems." These are the sequels to some of our favorites. Join us as we find out whether the wait was worth it!

How do you feel about these sequels? Worth it? Or travesties of the highest order? Come let us know on our Discord! It's currently free through January. Feel free to check us out on Instagram and Twitter too.
Free Discord: https://discord.gg/UQErYFbpbe

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

0:05:50 Metroid Dread
1:11:35 Oddworld: Soulstorm
2:14:25 Soulstorm SPOILERS

Ep.034 Silent Hill and Silent Hill 2

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

It’s always best to wrap up (late) Halloween with the classics! While we’re kicking back watching The Thing and Suspiria, we also finally tackle some of our biggest blind spots with Silent Hill and Silent Hill 2! Fitting ends to this October’s jam-packed four weeks. Do they hold up? PSX is a long time ago… What did they have that has remained with players for so long?

It’s rare to go back to a classic and not get something worthwhile from it. Join the discussion with us on Discord! Currently free! We’d love to have you help us build up a community dedicated to sharing games new and old.

Free Discord: https://discord.gg/UQErYFbpbe

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

#Mary #Maria #SilentHill #SilentHill2 #PSX #PS2 #Classics #GamingCanon #GamingLiteracy #Konami

Ep.033 Maid of Sker and Visage

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

How’s about some PT love this week? Tyler and Zack muster up the courage to play Visage and Maid of Sker. Being who they are, they also talk Evil Dead 2, cookware, and even a sprinkle of Bioshock for good measure. It's Halloween, after all! An October ripe for sharing games of all shapes and sizes. Join us as we mourn the loss of Kojima’s Silent Hills and celebrate the fantastic games that took those ideas and ran with them.

Are you not so spooked by these games? Make sure to check out our Discord! It’s free right now, so hop in and join the growing community. We need some spooktastic folks to help us make a place dedicated to sharing games.

And another shoutout to IndieJames here on YouTube. Once again saving our horoor season with a Let's Play contribution. Check out his full Visage playthrough below!

Visage - IndieJames: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R62LxO8TkOs

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
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00:00:00 Maid of Sker
00:26:45 Visage

#PT #Kojima #Visage #MaidofSker #spooky #scary #skeletons #sharegames

Ep.032 The Medium

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Week 2 of Unpatched Gaming's October Rush 2021! Surprise, we've got more horror games. This episode is a follow up to our loving take on Bloober Team's Observer plus some overflow indie love from last week. It'll be the calm before the P.T.-inspired storm of week 3, so enjoy it while you can...

This week we're playing Bloober Team's The Medium. It's a game with two worlds divided and inexorable -- much like Zack and Tyler's crazy disparate opinions on the game. What did you end up thinking about it? Make sure to share your thoughts in our Discord, on Twitter, or on Insta!

As a bonus, the guys also discuss their short time with Yomawari, so make sure to listen on until the end!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

#BlooberTeam #TheMedium #Observer #Yomawari

Ep.031 INSIDE, Limbo, Paratopic, Little Nightmares, Evil Within, Faith, Opossum Country, Darq

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0500

It's that spooky time of the year again! Zack and Tyler are back at it with the Unpatched Gaming community's favorite month, October. This year, we're sharing some new games, some classics, and some obscure titles. Buckle up for back-to-back weekly episodes for the next four weeks! We're excited you can join us on year 2 of the best tradition at UPG.

This week we're tackling not two, not three, not even four, but nearly 10 games! The indie scene has some incredibly unique, evocative, and spoopy horror games -- and some of the best! We've got PlayDead's Limbo and Inside, Little Nightmares 1 and 2, Faith, Opossum Country, and Paratopic. Zack and Tyler both played some titles on their own too, so you'll get to hear all about Evil Within and the inestimable Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk.............

I'm sure you'll hate us, love us, and find plenty of reason to reach out to us to set us straight! We've got some... odd opinions on these guys... So check us out on Discord, Twitter, and Instagram! We'd love to hear from you on your favorite indie horror titles.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

#PlayDead #Inside #Limbo #Paratopic #LittleNightmares #LittleNightmares2 #EvilWithin #Faith #Airdorf #OpossumCountry #horrorgames #october2021 #UPGspookfest #UPGOctoberRush

Ep.030 Psychonauts 2

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0500

And thus Nontendo was ended. On such a high note, too! Zack and Tyler talk Tim Schafer's latest from DoubleFine: Psychonauts 2. This follow up to the beloved PS2 cult classic gets a second chance to success. There's a lot to unpack -- emotional baggage and platforming shortcomings alike. The guys also reflect on their takeaways from the Nontendo series as a whole: "What did we learn, Palmer?" So join us as we wrap up this fantastic series of misfits and masterpieces. Make sure to check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and especially Discord! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the next Nontendo game we should share or on your favorite brains in Psychonauts 2.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

#Nontendo #Psychonauts

Ep.029 Mirror's Edge and Evil Twin

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Nontendo draws to a close with this second to last episode! For now... Before we wrap up with Psychonauts 2, Tyler and Zack dig deep into a cult classic and a... another game... Lots of potential in these two titles that neither host felt was reached. They ruffle some feathers with a hot take on DICE's first-person parkour platformer, Mirror's Edge and briefly resuscitate a long-forgotten PAL-only PS2 game from Ubisoft: Evil Twin: Cyprien's Chronicles. Lots to love but far less to recommend about these titles. They also continue their assassination journey in the suburbs of Hitman 2's (potentially) strongest episode.

Have you heard of Evil Twin? Maybe you've even played it? You're just the kind of person we want to have on our Discord generating discussion! Your perspective can challenge and help others grow and that's what we're all about. Can't swing the $2/mo? Check us out on Instagram and Twitter! We need people like you to make a positive, unique, and intelligent group of people who love sharing games.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
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Special note: Transformers: War for Cybertron did NOT come out on Wii. No clue why I thought it did...

Ep.028 Jak and Daxter, Epic Mickey, Mushroom Men

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0500

We're back with more Nontendo! The plan this week was to cover two 3D platformers from some well-established credentials: Warren Specter and Naughty Dog! Epic Mickey and Jak and Daxter come back to life, warts and all. Both of these games constitute eagerly awaited follow-ups and both are very much still worth talking about today. But wait, there's more! We of course keep our sights trained on the next episode of Hitman 2. As a bonus, Tyler even managed to sneak some Mushroom Men in for good measure!

Make sure to join the conversation (and tell Tyler why he's wrong about Crash Bandicoot) on our Discord! Can't swing it? Don't sweat it! If $2/mo is out of reach at the moment, join us on Instagram and Twitter to take the fight to us.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

#JakandDaxter #Disney #Mickey #EpicMickey #Mushrooms #MushroomMen #3DPlatformers

00:03:54 Jak and Daxter
00:59:37 Epic Mickey
01:09:46 Mushroom Men
01:24:38 Hitman 2

Ep.027 Prince of Persia and Beyond Good and Evil

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome to episode two of our Nontendo series! We bow down this week to our Ubisoft overlords and two of their forgotten franchises. Along the way we discovered that Beyond Good and Evil is anything but a platformer, and Tyler got to share one of his childhood favorites, Prince of Persia 2008! Both these games tackle narrative and tone at a cut above the rest, and both have worthily been called underrated. Ubisoft, do us a solid and resurrect them from the Ubivault!

Be sure to join the discussion on our Twitter and Instgram, but especially on our Discord! Just $2/mo on our Patreon. So stoked to have you join the maiden voyage of Nontendo!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

#BeyondGoodandEvil #Ubisoft #PrinceofPersia #PrinceofPersia2008

00:00:00 Prince of Persia (2008)
01:08:05 Beyond Good and Evil
01:32:34 Hitman 2 Miami

Ep.026 Ratchet and Clank and It Takes Two -- Nontendo Ep.01

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the launch of our Nontendo series! This will be a recurring segment where we talk about about platformers that aren't from our beloved Mario masters. We'll be kicking this segment off with a few back-to-back episodes to really help us set the stage for what we and you want from this series.

This week Tyler and Zack talk about two brand new platformers that scratch two very different itches: It Takes Two and Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart. 2021 is going to be a Nontendo platforming smorgasbord with Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Psychonauts 2, and plenty of fantastic indie outings. A great year to start this exciting series! Be sure to join the discussion on our Twitter and Instgram, but especially on our Discord! Just $2/mo on our Patreon. So stoked to have you join the maiden voyage of Nontendo!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

Ep.025 Portal 2 and Spider-Man PS4 ft. Gameresque

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week Zack and Tyler are joined by the stylish gents from the Gameresque podcast, Zach and Jonny! After the exciting and surprisingly different results of their March Madness bracket, we all decided it'd be fun to share some of our favorite games that we felt deserved more love. For the Unpatched guys, we were excited to share the hilarious, blockbuster ride that is Valve's classic, Portal 2.

You can find Part 2 of this episode on the Gameresque Podcast's feed where they share one of their Zach's all-time favorites, Spider-Man PS4. Definitely give them a subscribe to get a fresh "gameresque" perspective! All the important info is down below:

Gameresque:

Twitter/Instagram: @gameresquepod
Jonny: @jonnybyrne
Zach: @zmoneywatts
Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gameresque/id1545264552

Unpatched:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

Ep.024 Returnal

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Seeing that Tyler and Zack were finally able to nab Playstation 5s, this week they attempt to tackle Housemarque's PS5 exclusive, Returnal! It's a challenging, rewarding, and wholly unique experienced polished to an exquisite shine. They talk DualSense, timing, twin-stick shooters, and audience.

Be sure to join the discussion on Twitter, Instagram, and the Patreon-exclusive Discord! Only $2/month to help build up a community of sharing what you love with who you love.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

00:00:00 Intro and Beer
00:02:04 Spoiler-Free
01:04:42 Spoilers

Ep.023 Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 8

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Zack couldn't wait until October to play Resident Evil 8, so Tyler took the opportunity to finally play RE7! The guys share their thoughts on pacing, how they stack up to the rest of the series, favorite moments, and whether these games struggle with identity crises or not. But at the end of the day, they just shared two of the latest fantastic horror games from Capcom's legendary series. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, Instagram, or our Discord!

Spoilers ahead for both games, but RE8 spoilers don't start until they're done talking about RE7.

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00:00:00 Intro and Beer
00:05:03 Resident Evil 7 (Spoilers for RE7 Only)
00:51:10 Resident Evil 8 (Spoilers for RE7 and RE8)

March Madness Special Part 2

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Join us as Zack says literally literally way too many times. Welcome to part two of our March Madness Special featuring the Gameresque Podcast's bracket! Definitely check them out and make sure to listen to part one before tackling our wrap up here in part two.

Gameresque Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gameresque/id1545264552
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameresquepod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameresquepod/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

00:00:00 -- Intro and Round 1 Wrapup
00:07:48 -- 2005-2008 Round 2
00:29:19 -- 2009-2012 Round 2
00:48:16 -- 2013-2016 Round 2
01:07:00 -- 2017-2020 Round 2
01:30:46 -- Sweet Sixteen
01:54:58 -- Elite Eight
01:57:12 -- Final Four
02:00:48 -- GGOAT
02:07:24 -- Final Thoughts

March Madness Special Part 1

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Welcome to our first bonus episode! Tyler and Zack steal the Gameresque Podcast's fantastic March Madness bracket for the Greatest Game of All Time (GGOAT). Definitely check out their podcast where they break down their genius seeding algorithm and talk more about how they ended up with the bracket they did.

Tyler and Zack felt that this format was perfect for generating interesting conversation. As their title suggests, they are Gameresque; they play games more casually and end up with a unique perspective because of it. We wanted to offer up some worthy comparison by showing how Unpatched Gaming -- a hopelessly full-on gamer perspective -- would tackle the exact same bracket. And you know us: we're all about sharing games, so we may even try to share some of our favorites down the line.

If you're looking for a visual aid, we're posting the brackets on our Discord and Instagram. Access to our Discord is only $2/mo via our Patreon, so be sure to check it out! Even more, though, definitely check out the Gameresque Podcast (linked below)! They're doing quality work and offer a perspective you just can't find on Unpatched.

Gameresque Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gameresque/id1545264552
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameresquepod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameresquepod/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

Tyler's Bioshock Essay that He is Ashamed of: https://focusedquality.wordpress.com/2013/06/13/the-backlog-bioshock/

00:00:00 -- Intro and Tourney Breakdown
00:13:20 -- 2005-2008 Round 1
00:56:03 -- 2009-2012 Round 1
01:30:26 -- 2013-2016 Round 1
02:02:17 -- 2017-2020 Round 1

Ep.022 Creature in the Well and Yoku's Island Express

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Taking things down a notch after the odyssey that was Persona 5. Two indie games that tackle classic arcade mechanics in fresh and compelling ways! We always love seeing great, simple ideas becoming more than just ideas. Yoku's Island Express merges pinball with metroidvania exploration while Creature in the Well tackles Breakout-style gameplay from a new perspective. Definitely join the discussion with us on Twitter or our Patreon!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:03:15 Creature in the Well
0:29:10 Yoku's Island Express

Ep.021 Persona 5 Royal

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We're back, baby! Nick behind the camera is all married and we managed to finish Persona 5 Royal. It was a long journey but one we'd both certainly take again. Join as we make some interesting observations, dish on our favorite characters, and get back in the swing of things! See you next week!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:08:28 Expectations and Advice
0:19:57 The World of Persona 5
0:23:55 Gameplay
1:54:14 Story

Ep.020 Mega Man Battle Network 3

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Happy 20th anniversary, Megaman Battle Network! Today, Nick joins Zack and Tyler as they discuss the underrated masterpiece, Megaman Battle Network 3. Tyler plays the game for the first time and shares his unclouded insight while Zack and Nick gush over the six times they've played the game throughout the years. It's a really special experience and one in need of the Unpatched sharing treatment! So make sure you join us on Discord, Twitter, and Instagram to share the love for this awesome franchise!

And we want to give a huge shoutout to u/TDOzero from the Battle Network subreddit for generously providing his footage for the video! The whole subreddit is an awesome place for Battle Network fans filled with people like TDOzero who just want to love on this underloved series.

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0:00:00 Megaman Battle Network 3
2:12:57 Hitman
2:28:10 Announcement!

Ep.019 Majora's Mask

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0600

This week Zack and Tyler try to stop the moon from crashing into the earth in just three days. That's right, we're playing Majora's Mask 3D! We talk about whether this a good way to play the game, how the game holds up to today's standards, and whether or not it's worth sharing. Make sure to keep the discussion going in our Discord (accessed via the $2 Patreon tier) and our Twitter and Instagram! Can't wait to hear what you think of this fantastic follow-up.

And we want to give a huge shoutout to MasaeAnela here in YouTube for offering her let’s play footage! Definitely check out her fun and engaging content.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming
MasaeAnela’s Channel: https://youtube.com/user/MasaeAnela
Her Majora’s Mask Let’s Play: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVimAd1p9OoDiO-VGsIJamJClAYFRxA8f

0:00:00 Majora's Mask 3D
1:34:54 Hitman

Ep.018 Control

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Zack and Tyler wander through the Lynchian meets Nolanian world of Control this week. It didn't quite strike all the notes we were hoping for, but we'd love to hear your take on Remedy's latest adventure game! Did it do exactly what you wanted it to? Or were you left a bit underwhelmed? Let us know on our Discord, Twitter, or Instagram! As always, we love sharing games with you and can't wait to have our ideas and opinions challenged.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

0:00:00 Control
0:57:22 Hitman

Ep:017 Outer Wilds and Zeno Clash

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Have you ever played Zeno Clash? Seriously, have you ever even heard of it? Zack hadn't until Tyler decided to roll the dice and try out these bonkers titles from ACE Team. The guys also decided to finally sit down and share a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable, and likely unrepeatable experience in Mobius Digital's Outer Wilds. In just one episode the topics range from astrophysics to punching humanoid rooster people in the face. In other words, a damn good episode of the Unpatched Gaming podcast! This is one of the better opportunities to share some games you might not have played otherwise. Come join us on Discord via our Patreon or on Twitter and Instagram!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

0:02:35 Zeno Clash
0:17:35 Zeno Clash 2
0:49:49 Outer Wilds
1:37:38 Hitman

Ep.016 Pyre and Hitman

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Finally back into our groove: sharing games we've been meaning to play for a while now. In this episode, Tyler and Zack discuss the merits of the only Supergiant game they hadn't played yet, Pyre. We're excited to hear where you'd rank it on a list of Supergiant's accomplishments!

We also get started on our longform series on the new Hitman games. That's right, we're going through Hitman 2016 and Hitman 2 one episode at a time, culminating in our take on Hitman 3! Make sure to take the opportunity to share with us as we smash our beautiful bald heads against each gorgeous episode of IOI's modern Hitman!

Note: there will be endgame spoilers for Pyre but we both mention when they start and have a timestamp marked as well.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

0:00:00 Pyre (Minor Spoilers)
0:49:31 Pyre (SPOILERS)
1:14:05 Hitman

Ep.015 Game of the Year 2020

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0600

That's right, it's Game of the Year 2020 time! Join us as we discuss some of our favorites both from the new releases and the backlog. Let us know your favorites too! Either through our Discord accessed via Patreon or on Twitter.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming

0:00:00 -- Intro and Alcohol
0:05:35 -- Best Soundtrack, Unpatched
0:22:35 -- Best Art Direction, Unpatched
0:31:25 -- Best Facial Hair, Unpatched
0:38:52 -- Best Spousal Material, Personal (SPOILERS!)
0:50:05 -- Best Presentation, Unpatched
1:05:18 -- Best Encounters, Personal (SPOILERS!)
1:21:00 -- Best Surprises, Personal (SPOILERS!)
1:34:02 -- Best Little Touches, Personal
1:43:26 -- Best Innovations, Unpatched
1:55:32 -- Best Performances, Unpatched
2:00:35 -- Best Narrative, Unpatched (SPOILERS!)
--BREAK--
2:16:18 -- Favorite Moments, Personal (SPOILERS!)
2:40:40 -- GotY, Unpatched (SPOILERS!)
3:01:09 -- The Backlog Awards, Personal (SPOILERS!)

Ep.014 Cyberpunk 2077

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Cyberpunk 2077 represents a lot of emotions, promises, and disappointments, but at the end of the day, it's a game. One we're eager to talk about. Tyler and Zack wrestle with the challenges of sharing a game like Cyberpunk and look forward to what the game can and could have become. There are many who love this game and many who despise it, so we think it's ripe for discussion! Share your thoughts with us on Twitter, or supports us on Patreon to get access to our Discord to share with us a bit more personally.

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00:00 No Spoilers
45:28 Spoilers

Ep.013 Immortals Fenyx Rising

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0600

A shorter episode while we prepare for our GotY episode, Zack and Tyler discuss Ubisoft's most left field release this year, Immortals Fenyx Rising. Or, as Tyler facetiously puts it, Breath of the Wild Lite. It's a game that is overshadowed a bit by its bigger brothers, but definitely worth sharing and discussing nonetheless! Be sure to let us know your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram, but definitely consider joining our Discord via Patreon's $2/mo tier.

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Ep.012 Final Fantasy VII Remake

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0600

This week, Tyler joins the Final Fantasy VII Remake train. He and Zack discuss the fantastic gameplay, odd story decisions, and the purpose of remaking any media in the first place. You'll also get to hear them call the magnificent Chadley Bentley for the whole video because Zack spent too much time in Sly 2 this week. It's a good time and we can't wait to share it with you! Let us know your thoughts on this game, Sly 2, and whatever else is on your mind on our Discord or on Twitter.

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Ep.011 The Last of Us Part II

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0600

This week Tyler and Zack finally make their journey through the once great American northwest. After reluctantly picking up The Last of Us Part II for the sake of a well-rounded GotY discussion, we found something worthwhile. Join us as we dive into a sea of controversy and spoilers, wrestling with ideas guaranteed to challenge even the most stalwart of players. Let the tears and blood flow!

Unfortunately, some camera issues mean we're using b-roll to cover the entire episode. More reason for you to go and download us on your favorite podcasting platform!

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02:30 Gameplay and design - MINIMAL spoilers
1:01:15 Story and Characters - Fully spoiled

Ep.010 Caravanning Through the Underworld

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0600

Join us this week as we dive into a hellish family affair! Zack and Tyler take an extensive look into everything the newest from Super Giant has to offer with the 1.0 release of Hades.
Tyler also gets to share a game that he has been anticipating all year in Signs of the Sojourner, a fascinating exploration of conversation and relationships!

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02:37 Hades
1:44:27 Signs of the Sojourner

Ep.009 Pillars of Horror Pt.4

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

We're finishing off our Pillars of Horror series with a bang! This week we end it where it all began -- Amnesia: Rebirth launched earlier this month represents a large and intentional departure from the original. Carrion flips the traditional themes of horror on their head as you play as the skulking monstrosity. And Zack finally gets to share RE2: Remake with Tyler! We also have Amannda back to jump in on Resident Evil, a series that she has grown up on and holds very dear.

Big shoutout to Indie James for his footage of Carrion! You can check him out here on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieJames

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02:40 Amnesia: Rebirth
49:57 Carrion
01:13:57 Resident Evil 2 Remake w/ Amannda!

Ep.008 Pillars of Horror Pt.3

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Another entry into our Pillars of Horror analysis series! This week, Tyler and Zack explore some of the more obscure titles as well as wrap up their conversation about Acid Wizard's incredible Darkwood. Are you a maniac who owns Rule or Rose? Or maybe you've explored Pamali? You might even be a permanent resident of the Darkwood? If so, make sure to share all that horrific goodness with us on our Discord via Patreon! Or just hit us up on Twitter or Instagram.

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00:00 Rule of Rose
29:45 Pamali
46:04 Darkwood Chapter 2

Ep.007 Pillars of Horror Pt.2

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

This week Zack and Tyler dive into the second pillar of horror via two indie horror hits: the modern classic Lone Survivor and the wildly unforgiving Darkwood. Both provide horror from unique perspectives (literally). We think these games really challenge players' expectations and are absolutely worth your time! Make sure to share your thoughts with us on our Discord via Patreon or to hit us up on Twitter or Instagram!

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04:08 Lone Survivor
30:54 Darkwood

Ep.006 Pillars of Horror Pt.1

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Tyler and Zack dive head first into their survey of the horror genre in video games! The first "pillar' we're covering is the masterpieces pillar: some of the most iconic horror games out there. Join us during this series as we share Dead Space and Amnesia: The Dark Descent with you. Zack tackles both as a newcomer while Tyler looks back at both through the lens of subsequent playthroughs. Make sure to check us out on Discord via our Patreon or just hit us up on Twitter to let us know what you think of these horror titans!

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00:00 Defining Horror
24:57 Dead Space
57:56 Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Ep.005 Exploring Cyberpunk Pt.2

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Wrapping up our discussion about cyberpunk games, Tyler shares one of his all-time favorites with me: Transistor! We also get ready for our horror series by finally playing through Observer together. Both have a lot to offer and are definitely worth sharing. We hope everyone can join us on Discord via our Patreon or on Twitter to share these fantastic titles with us!

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00:00 Transistor
55:01 Observer
01:30:20 Games with Simple and Deep Mechanics

Ep.004 Exploring Cyberpunk Pt.1

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Since we scheduled our cyberpunk journey before the release date of Cyberpunk 2077 moved to November, we decided to stick with it! We're playing two games that use the cyberpunk aesthetic to very different ends. Shadowrun Returns is a classic CRPG and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is... well... it's Blood Dragon. If you've got cyberpunk on the brain or anything to say about these two gems then hit us up on Discord via our Patreon or just give us a shout on Twitter!

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00:00 Intro
07:10 Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon
28:52 Shadowrun Returns
57:18 Aesthetics We're Suckers For

Ep.003 Plumber of Tsushima

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Tyler and Zack dish on Ghost of Tsushima while the typically behind-the-scenes Nick geeks out with special guest Amannda over Paper Mario: The Origami King. If you've got something to share about either of these brand new games, give us a shout on Discord via our Patreon page or just hit us up on Twitter! Make sure to share some of those gorgeous Tsushima picture mode shots!

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00:00 Intro and Ramen Lessons
09:19 Paper Mario: The Origami King
59:02 Ghost of Tsushima
01:32:56 Favorite Open Worlds

Paper Mario video regarding Miyamoto comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOk2QxDIW6c&t=1658s

Ep.002 All About Walking Sims

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500

Today we're sharing walking sims! While Tyler (as usual) has had some previous experience with walking sims, Zack's first foray into the genre was What Remains of Edith Finch in Ep.001 (RIP). Inspired, we ventured into the less and less controversial genre. For newcomers, this is a good survey of what the genre offers. For vets, we'd love to have you drag us along in this discussion by joining us our Discoard via our Patreon or by hitting us up on Twitter!

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00:00 Toradora!/Sayonara Wild Hearts
12:30 Intro/Dear Esther
23:18 Gone Home
36:26 The Stanley Parable
48:12 Firewatch
01:02:34 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
01:12:53 Abzu
01:14:37 Virginia
01:21:57 The Suicide of Rachel Foster
01:44:45 Other Genres to Explore

As an aside, though Ep. 001 was lost, we wanted to give a huge thanks to the following individuals who helped make it happen.

Huge thanks to Twitter user @theembracedone for the Hollow Knight footage! Check out their amazing work on this interactive Hollow Knight map here: https://www.hallownest.net/

Another gigantic thanks to reddit user u/TDOzero who provided some Megaman Battle Network 3 footage. Thanks for being an awesome member of the BN fandom!