Episodes

  • Hades 2 Warsong Update, Microsoft Muse, Sony State of Play, NetEase Struggles, and more!

    Hades 2 Warsong Update, Microsoft Muse, Sony State of Play, NetEase Struggles, and more!
    Feb 25 2025
    The James Bond franchise now creatively resides with Amazon, and Micah and Brad have some thoughts on what this could mean for the series.Carrie has been playing the Warsong update in Hades 2 and is mighty impressed with the new content.Carrie also gives her impressions of the demo for Promise Mascot Agency and what makes it stand out.Brad may have discovered another hidden Capcom gem in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.Microsoft made waves with the announcement of its generative-AI model Muse, but will it actually have a meaningful impact on game development?Sony held a State of Play presentation, and we share our thoughts on Saros, Borderlands 4, Digimon Story Time Stranger, and more.Rumors suggest NetEase may be making a heavy divestiture from some notable studios.Niantic may be selling Pokémon Go and Monster Hunter Now to the Saudi government, raising concerns about the future of these mobile juggernauts.We discuss the worst gaming peripherals we’ve ever owned.
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Civilization VII, PSN Outage, Football Manager 25 Cancelation, iicon, and Much More!

    Civilization VII, PSN Outage, Football Manager 25 Cancelation, iicon, and Much More!
    Feb 11 2025
    Brad played a ton of Sid Meier's Civilization VII and explains why he’s loving the new additions to the gameplay. He also breaks down why this might be the best entry point for new Civ players.PlayStation Network was mysteriously down for almost a whole day, and Sony isn’t explaining why.Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick might be the most unexpected person to make a fantastic point about AI and its role in gaming.Football Manager 25 has been canceled, and surprisingly, it’s for a pro-consumer reason.The ESA has announced the "iicon" conference—though we discuss whether anyone really needs to care.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Royal Rumble Review, Bioware layoffs, Forza on PS5, Multiversus Shutdown, and Much More!

    Royal Rumble Review, Bioware layoffs, Forza on PS5, Multiversus Shutdown, and Much More!
    Feb 4 2025
    Terrence is back on the show and shares his shift to the mini PC space for gaming, along with the slew of roguelikes he's been playing. Brad is feeling a bit ambivalent about the run-based tower defense game Dome Keeper. Micah might not be teaching the best lessons as he shows his son how to play Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. Carrie is working on a video game soundtrack.Bioware seems to be on its last legs as EA lays off and transfers a large chunk of the studio. Will we actually see a new Mass Effect, and if we do, will it live up to expectations? Dr Disrespect’s game studio has shut down, but unsurprisingly, he’ll land on his feet on YouTube. Multiversus is shutting down for good this time.Any lingering belief in Xbox exclusivity has died with the announcement that Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PlayStation. The founder of God is a Geek fooled around and found out. We share our impressions of the Royal Rumble and talk about ways we destress in these stressful times.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Ninja Gaiden 4, Playdate Console, More Gaming Layoffs, Marvel Snap, and Much More!

    Ninja Gaiden 4, Playdate Console, More Gaming Layoffs, Marvel Snap, and Much More!
    Jan 29 2025
    Carrie is back from an unforgettable MAGfest and brings a hardware review of the MAGfest Swadge. Coincidentally, Brad also has a hardware review, sharing his excitement over the Playdate console. Unfortunately, we're once again discussing industry layoffs, this time at Ubisoft and Phoenix Labs. Sony has pulled the plug on live service projects from Bend Studios and Bluepoint. Microsoft's developer showcase delivered big surprises, including the unexpected reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4. Meanwhile, Marvel Snap found itself caught in the crossfire of TikTok's performative compliance efforts. We close things out with our Royal Rumble predictions.
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    1 hr
  • Sonic x Shadow Generations, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Switch 2 Reveal, and Much More!

    Sonic x Shadow Generations, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Switch 2 Reveal, and Much More!
    Jan 14 2025
    Brad has been diving into Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and it’s absolutely fantastic. Carrie shares her thoughts on Sonic x Shadow Generations and explains why Sonic fans are eating good right now. Awesome Games Done Quick wraps up an incredible event, raising $2.5 million for charity. Ubisoft delays Assassin's Creed Shadow again and attempts to justify the move with questionable reasoning. We also share our 2025 gaming resolutions and discuss the swirling rumors of an imminent Switch 2 announcement.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Echoes of Wisdom, Okami, and Much More!

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Echoes of Wisdom, Okami, and Much More!
    Jan 7 2025
    We’re back from the holiday break, and we’ve been diving into some incredible games! Carrie has joined the crew in tackling the epic Metaphor ReFantazio. We share our impressions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Okami HD. The PEGI ratings board delivers a hilariously misguided content rating for Balatro. Meanwhile, we discuss the surprising revelation that at least one NFL owner uses Madden NFL Football to evaluate player acquisitions. Finally, we explore why publishers are more likely to take lessons from the failure of Concord than the success of Marvel Rivals.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • The Game Awards 2024, Capcom On Top, xDefiant Shutdown, and More!

    The Game Awards 2024, Capcom On Top, xDefiant Shutdown, and More!
    Dec 17 2024
    We recap the 2024 Game Awards, which somehow turned out to be one of the best video game shows…ever? From our takes on the winners to a breakdown of the smorgasbord of world premiere trailers, we dive into everything that made the night unforgettable. Ubisoft strikes again with the planned shutdown of their multiplayer shooter xDefiant, and we discuss how it went so wrong. Plus, a surprising connection between video games, Baltimore, and the alleged CEO shooter.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 2024 Game of the Year Podcast!

    2024 Game of the Year Podcast!
    Dec 10 2024
    It’s our 2024 Game of the Year show! We dive into the games that defined our year and brought us the most joy, excitement, and surprises. Which title will take home the coveted Dense Pixels Game of the Year award? Tune in to hear our top picks, honorable mentions, and the ultimate winner of 2024.
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    1 hr and 27 mins