Ep 475 - In 20 years, iam8bit has gone from putting together small art galleries to becoming a driving force behind industry events like Summer Game Fest. Founder Jon Gibson stops in to talk about the company's history and the times we've crossed paths along the way. Also, Giant Bomb is back and Isla's Croc talk! Get the extended cut: https://www.p…

Ep 474 - Grand Theft Auto VI is hitting us with double headlines by delaying until next year then dropping a new trailer. We get our first solid look at Mafia: The Old Country, and remasters are on the way for Gears of War and Ecco the Dolphin. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-gta-vi-128517640 (0:00) - Intro (4:56) - GTA…

Ep 473 - It's a rough news week on multiple fronts, but we try to take some solace in flushing some pirates' heads down the toilet and going for another ride on Deacon's motorcycle. *Days Gone Remastered Provided by PlayStation Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-skin-2-127974581 (0:00) - Intro (5:18) - Shout Out to Polygon…

Ep 472 - It's a big week for RPGs as Bethesda drops a major overhaul of Oblivion, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hooks us with its fun combat system and gorgeous world, and Sunderfolk brings a polished twist on tabletop-style campaigns. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-and-33-127436982 (0:00) - Intro (3:08) - Corrections!? …

Ep 471 - This week we're joined by special guest Henk Rogers to talk about his history with Tetris and introducing RPGs to Japan. We catch up with Marathon and Mario Kart, and Huber is obsessed with Mandragora. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-and-w-126917617 (0:00) - Intro (5:00) - Marathon Revealed (32:51) - Mario Kart…

Ep 470 - Shuhei Yoshida spent over 30 years leading teams at PlayStation. Now he's helping indies on his own, and he's here to talk about Switch 2, Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, and whatever else we can come up with. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-shuhei-126419845 (0:00) - Intro (2:28) - Catching Up With Shu (8:2…

Ep 469 - Bloodworth played 10 Switch 2 games, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4. He's here to tell us how they play as we wrap up our thoughts on the Direct and talk about prices and tech. Plus, our thoughts on South of Midnight. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-we-2-4-125901838 (0:00) …

Ep 468 - Why not have one more Nintendo Direct right before the big Switch 2 reveal party? We check out The First Berserker: Khazan and Atomfall, and Blood's back with tales to tell from GDC. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-khazan-125359898 (0:00) - Intro (5:59) - One More Nintendo Direct for Switch 1 (1:18:24) - The Fi…

Ep 467 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and Huber and Gabby have lots of mixed feelings about it. We talk about highlights from the Future Games Show. Huber played 33 Immortals, and we've got the February sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:41) - Future Games Show Highlights (58:24) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions (1:38:38) - 33 Immor…

Ep 466 - There are new reports about what Xbox has cooking for next-gen as well as a new handheld this year. Konami showed off a bit more of a Silent Hill f. Meanwhile, we check out Split Fiction, Mandragora, and Keep Driving. (0:00) - Intro (3:01) - Xbox Handheld This Year, Next-Gen in 2027 (22:46) - Sony and AMD Join Forces for FSR 4 (30:44) - Sp…

Ep 465 - Tony Hawk is returning with the best of the best along with something new. More of the team have gotten their claws on Monster Hunter. Isla shares why Suikoden is so great, and The Last of Us might be over. (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - Huber's Adventures in London (8:05) - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Announced (17:09) - More Monster Hunter Wilds…

Ep 464 - Sofia Hariz joins us as we chat about the Wonder Woman cancellation, Two Point Museum, and a pile of fresh indies. Meanwhile, Isla finished the Monster Hunter Wilds campaign and she's ready to share her thoughts on the adventure. (0:00) - Intro (3:40) - Catch Up with Sofia (13:30) - ID@Xbox and Annapurna Shows (41:48) - Monster Hunter Wild…

Ep 463 - Majima's here take Huber on a pirate adventure. Bloodworth brings back stories from DICE, and somehow, even the explosive success of Marvel Rivals can't dodge the industry layoffs. (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Impressions (33:00) - Blood's Stories from DICE (59:24) - Skydance's Behemoth Impressions (1:15:44) - Ys Memoire…

Ep 462 - It's time for some killer first-person RPGs, whether you're more into fantasy or history. PlayStation shows off a new slate of games, and Don checks out a demo for Lou's Lagoon. (0:00) - Intro (4:28) - State of Play (1:26:04) - Lou's Lagoon Impressions (1:33:16) - Avowed Impressions (1:51:52) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Impressions (2:06…

Ep 461 - Capcom spills a few more details on the new Onimusha, as well as revealing an Onimusha 2 remaster. Plus, we give our thoughts on Citizen Sleeper 2, While Waiting, and Tails of Iron II. (0:00) - Intro (2:54) - Capcom Spotlight (38:34) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Impressions (52:25) - While Waiting Impressions (1:03:50) - Tails of Iron II Impression…

Ep 460 - Forza Horizon 5 coming to PlayStation has us examining Phil Spencer's recent comments. BioWare tries to paint a sunny picture as they part ways with much of their team. Plus, our thoughts on Eternal Strands and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Xbox Digs Deeper Into Multiplatform Plans (38:59) - BioWare Restructuring a…

Ep 459 - Huber's in the hot seat now as our new host, and for his first episode, we get a great set of reveals from Xbox, including Ninja Gaiden 4. Plus, thoughts on FF VII Rebirth on PC, Donkey Kong Country Returns on Switch, our patrons' Top 10 Title Screens, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:16) - Xbox Developer Direct (4:31) - Ninja Gaiden 4 Reveal (…

Ep 458 - It had to happen sometime. Nintendo finally gives us a glimpse of their next hardware platform, and we have a lot to say. Meanwhile, a new vampire RPG from some of the minds behind The Witcher 3, our latest Civ VII preview, thoughts on Tales of Graces f Remastered, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:53) - Switch 2 First Look (57:47) - Civilizatio…

Ep 457 - 2025 is off to a heck of a start, so it's time to catch up on what's coming in the next three months while we keep an eye on evacuation warnings. (0:00) - Intro (3:32) - Bloodworth Catch Up (16:50) - January Game Preview (1:12:04) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Preview (1:18:07) - February Game Preview (1:45:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:48:20) -…

Ep 456 - We're back from the holiday break, checking in on what everyone played while they were out, from Balatro to Dragon Quest, and we also get caught up on the November sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:36) - Damiani Catch Up (4:58) - Secret Level (9:50) - FF XIV Raid (19:44) - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (32:37) - Isla - Wilmot's Warehouse Boa…

Ep 455 - We're wrapping up 2024 with a full episode of questions, comments, and games from our community. Inquiries into EZA, dreams of dormant franchises, heartfelt messages, shameless trolling, and more review phrases are all on the table. (0:00) - Intro (0:56) - Abilities in Real Life (19:20) - Wave Race Dreams (24:37) - Bad Discs (36:55) - Last…

Ep 454 - A lot of people came to town for The Game Awards, so we got some early looks at several games, including Thick As Thieves, To a T, and Phantom Blade Zero. Plus, we catch up on some reveals we missed from Wholesome and Day of the Devs. (0:00) - Intro (3:21) - Thick As Thieves Preview (15:09) - Wheel World Preview (20:53) - To a T Preview (2…

Ep 453 - Keighley's not the only one with a big show to end the year as we bring Kyle Bosman and Brandon Jones on to discuss everything from The Game Awards, with Huber running the ship. (0:00) - Intro (2:05) - What's Up with Jones and Kyle? (7:16) - TGAs: The Big Announcements (2:22:39) - A Word From Our Sponsors (2:24:08) - TGAs: The Winners (2:4…

Ep 452 - This December is somehow packed with games, so we get the ball rolling with thoughts on Indiana Jones, Fantasian: Neo Dimension, Monument Valley 3, and more. Plus, Don shares his thoughts on Secret Level, the exciting new video game TV series. (0:00) - Intro (3:02) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Impressions (38:23) - Secret Level Imp…

Ep 451 - It's Thanksgiving in the US, so it's time to look back and pick the year's biggest turkeys! Plus, Sony's tinkering with a new handheld, we've got a fun October sales report, and Nine Sols finally hits consoles! (0:00) - Intro (2:19) - PlayStation... Portable? (27:13) - October Sales Report (44:29) - Nine Sols Impressions (1:04:17) - Donkey…

Ep 450 - This year's nominations for The Game Awards are in, and there's a lot to talk about. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson calls in to chat about the current state of Diablo IV. Plus, our Avowed preview and early thoughts on STALKER 2. Get Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on sale for Black Friday. https://gsght.com/c/z5s7f9Thank you to SEGA and ATLUS We…

Ep 449 - It's an Xbox-centered news week with Indiana Jones, South of Midnight, handhelds, exclusives, and IHOP. Plus, we share our thoughts on Dragon Quest III, LEGO Horizon, Mario & Luigi, and more. *LEGO Horizon Adventures Provided by PlayStation.* (0:00) - Intro (4:16) - Indiana Jones Gameplay Deep Dive (23:30) - South of Midnight Behind the Sc…

Ep 448 - Nintendo's mid-year financials reveal much, including Switch 2 tidbits. Meanwhile, Take Two has some numbers of their own, and we chat about Slitterhead, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Sonic X Shadow, Atomic Picnic, and more. (0:00) - Intro(3:04) - Switch Successor Will Be Backwards Compatible(29:14) - Take Two Sells Private Division(41:23) - Slitte…

Ep 447 - Nintendo just shadow dropped their own music player. Concord won't be making a comeback, and we share our impressions of Dragon Age, the new Call of Duty, and the Vampire Survivors Castlevania expansion. (0:00) - Intro(5:10) - Nintendo Music Shadow Drop(32:34) - Sony Shuts Down Concord Studio(54:26) - Ubisoft's NFT Game(1:01:31) - Dragon A…

Ep 446 - Prince of Persia is at the pinnacle of its genre, so of course, Ubisoft is disbanding the team that made it. Surgent Studios reveal a potential Tales of Kenzera sequel. The September sales report shows some juicy numbers, and we give our thoughts on the Alan Wake 2 DLC, Fear the Spotlight, and Wilmot Works It Out.(0:00) - Intro(3:28) - Pri…

Ep 445 - Xbox bookends their showcase with glimpses of the new Alan Wake 2 DLC and the multiplayer Control game. We get our hands on Khazan, Neva, RetroRealms, and more. Plus, it's time for the August sales report.(0:00) - Intro(3:31) - Xbox Partner Preview Highlights(42:37) - Sunderfolk Revealed(47:59) - August Sales Report(1:00:01) - The First Be…

Ep 444 - Fall is here, and it's time to talk about the many games coming out before the end of the year. Plus, the studio behind Halo gets an overhaul, Nintendo wants you to wake up, and we share our thoughts on Metaphor: ReFantazio, Phoenix Springs, and the new Diablo IV expansion. (0:00) - Intro(6:11) - October Game Preview(1:36:01) - November Ga…

Ep 443 - Jason Schreier joins us to chat about his new book on the comprehensive history of Blizzard. There's a new studio from an unexpected collaboration. Plus we chat about Zelda, the Mortal Kombat expansion, Iron Meat, and more.(0:00) - Intro(2:33) - Get to Know Jason(17:05) - Jason's Book - Play Nice(1:07:56) - Iron Meat Impressions(1:17:31) -…

Ep 442 - Ahead of Tokyo Game Show, we've gotten new showings from both PlayStation and Xbox, including the reveal of Ghost of Yotei. Plus, impressions of What the Car?, Shadows of Doubt, and an existential examination of Final Fantasy. (0:00) - Intro(3:37) - State of Play Highlights(41:04) - Xbox TGS Show Highlights(1:04:58) - Final Fantasy XVI PC …

Ep 441 - Nintendo is suing the makers of Palworld, EA thinks AI will make things epic, and the Life is Strange devs call in to chat with Huber. Plus, our thoughts on The Plucky Squire, UFO 50, Dead Rising, Frostpunk 2, and more!(0:00) - Intro(3:00) - Nintendo Sues Palworld Devs(23:44) - The Plucky Squire Impressions(35:14) - Splinter Cell Show on N…

While I was at the Dragon Age preview event, EA also offered the chance to interview the Game's Director and Producer. I hadn't planned on doing a formal interview, but I put my phone on the table and recorded it anyways, thinking maybe I'd type up some highlights or something. Once I got home, the audio quality turned out to be a lot better than I…

Ep 440 - The PS5 Pro is real, and it is expensive. I Am Your Beast rewards speed and style. Annapurna Interactive's staff just walked out on the company, and this week's game discussions include Yars Rising, Hollowbody, and more.(0:00) - Intro(2:21) - PlayStation 5 Pro Announced(41:57) - I Am Your Beast Impressions(52:57) - Annapurna Interactive St…

Ep 439 - Astro Bot is here, and it is absolutely incredible. Sony takes Concord offline, and Brandon Jones is back on the desk to talk more Star Wars Outlaws. *Astro Bot and Concord Provided by PlayStation(0:00) - Intro(4:37) - Astro Bot Impressions(26:08) - Concord Goes Offline(51:06) - Xbox, Check Your Emails!(1:02:11) - Zelda Gets a Sword!(1:14:…

Ep 438 - Huber is back from Germany, and we're ready to talk about Black Myth Wukong, Concord, Star Wars Outlaws, Visions of Mana, Bakeru, Nintendo Directs, and more! *Concord Provided by PlayStation(0:00) - Intro(1:55) - Huber's Trip to Gamescom(13:50) - Deathsprint 66 Preview(22:14) - Concord Bombed, But It's Good(57:06) - Nintendo Direct Double …

Ep 437 - Gamescom is in full swing, and Danny Peña from Gamertag Radio joins us to discuss all the big announcements from Germany as well as a sample of gamescom demos we got to play here in LA. (0:00) - Intro(3:16) - Get to Know Danny(11:52) - ONL Highlights - Indiana Jones on PS5(21:22) - Secret Level TV Series(29:38) - Mafia: The Old Country(34:…

Ep 436 - The makers of Hi-Fi Rush are back in action thanks to an unlikely ally. Huber gets a closer look at the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Some classic horror franchise are making an intriguing return, plus we check out Witchfire, Dustborn, and the upcoming Persona DLC.(0:00) - Intro(3:12) - Tango Gameworks Is Back!(10:20) - Dead Rising Deluxe R…

Ep 435 - Huber is loving Cat Quest III, and we dial in Desmond Wong from The Gentlebros to chat about the game. Plus, there's a surprise new DOOM release, a lengthy Zelda trailer, lots of fun teases from THQ Nordic, the June sales report. And we say a heartfelt goodbye to Game Informer.(0:00) - Intro(3:07) - DOOM + DOOM II Surprise(10:22) - Zelda: …

Ep 434 - Riana Manuel-Peña joins us this week as we chat about Marvel Rivals, Thank Goodness, You're Here, the Bungie layoffs, T-1000 in Mortal Kombat, and much more. Plus, Don gives us a report on all the goodness he saw at California Extreme!(0:00) - Intro(3:14) - Get to Know Riana(12:13) - Marvel Rivals Impressions(23:20) - Bungie Layoffs(34:42)…

Ep 433 - Heihachi Lives! This week we round up some of the biggest announcements from EVO and pour one out for Humble Games. Plus, impressions on Arranger, Flock, Gestalt, TennoCon, Concord, and more!(0:00) - Intro(1:42) - EVO Announcements Round-Up(17:35) - Humble Games Closure(27:22) - Arranger Impressions(34:17) - Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Impress…

Ep 432 - Everyone decided to release their games this week for some reason so we wade through the flood as best we can, with looks at Kunitsu-Gami, Bo, Flintlock, and NES World Championships. Plus, we now know what Emio is and only Damiani could have guessed. (0:00) - Intro(3:56) - What is Emio?(13:43) - Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Announced(19:48) - …

Ep 431 - After recent changes, Xbox Game Pass may no longer be such an incredible value. We also got a sneak peek at the big new update for The Outlast Trials, including it's newest freako. Plus, thoughts on Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Still Wakes The Deep, Blockbuster Inc, and the May Sales Report.(0:00) - Intro(3:56) - Xbox Takes Day One Games Ou…

Ep 430 - The rest of the crew's away, but Isla and Damiani are here to talk about the new Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, Luigi's Mansion 2, and our patrons' Top 10 Trains.(0:00) - Intro(3:33) - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster(21:29) - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Impressions(49:13) - Patrons' Top 10 Trains(1:01…

Ep 429 - It's an early shoot for us, but what better way to kick off the summer than with a look at all the games coming up in the next three months. Plus, we chat about SMT V: Vengeance, Indika, and the Riven remake. (0:00) - Intro(3:05) - July Game Preview(40:15) - August Game Preview(1:28:41) - September Game Preview(2:00:06) - Shin Megami Tense…

Ep 428 - This summer's Nintendo Direct proves that the Switch ain't dead yet. Elden Ring's big DLC continues to impress, we check out highlights from the Limited Run showcase. Plus, previews for Metal Slug Tactics and Nikoderiko, and our patrons' picks for Top 10 Box Art.(0:00) - Intro(1:43) - Nintendo Direct Highlights(1:10:06) - Elden Ring: Shado…

Ep 427 - It's time to talk about the second half of the big show, including Microsoft, Ubisoft, the PC Gaming Show, and more, but there's no question that Xbox knocked this one out of the park.(0:00) - Intro(2:16) - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (13:48) - Xbox Showcase Highlights(1:32:55) - Ubisoft Forward Highlights(2:01:44) - PC Gaming Show Hi…