We're back with episode 2 of the 1UP Pod! This month, hosted by Becky, we take a look at Rocksteady's 2009 game Batman: Arkham Asylum. Largely considered the best superhero video game of all time, we delve into all the things that makes it an all time classic. The rogues gallery, combat system, the way Batman walks through doors... Pots! All crammed into this bumper edition of the 1UP Pod.

Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and always remember to get a life and play video games.

Recommendations:

Andy ⇨ Video game section of Wish.com https://www.wish.com/search/video%20games
Becky ⇨ Dice Goblin https://www.dicegoblin.co.uk/shop/
Chip ⇨ Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison https://www.amazon.co.uk/Batman-Arkham-Anniversary-Grant-Morrison/dp/1845760220/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Arkham+Asylum+comic&qid=1615683540&sr=8-9
Sasha ⇨ Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reality-Broken-Better-McGonigal-Paperback/dp/B0161T3RL2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Reality+is+Broken+by+Jane+McGonigal&qid=1615683849&quartzVehicle=842-813&replacementKeywords=reality+broken+by+jane+mcgonigal&sr=8-1

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Episode 2 - BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM in which Batman goes through a door

In episode 4 of the 1Up Pod, the gang discuss the legendary 1997 epic Final Fantasy VII. The favourite game of Andy and Chip but did Becky and Bash enjoy their first experience hunting down Sephiroth? 

Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and always remember to get a life and play video games.

Andy's recommendation this month ⇨ .... No, you can Google that yourself. Weirdo. 

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Episode 4 - FINAL FANTASY VII in which we're aggressively fine

With its 10 year anniversary having just happened, the 1Up Pod decided to take a look back at Rockstar's 2011 game L.A Noire. Will it hold up to modern standards or remain a relic of the past? 

Please be aware, the gang discuss some of the games more difficult content which may be distressing for some to hear. 

Bash's recommendation this month ⇨ The Fade Out by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips - https://okcomics.co.uk/products/the-fade-out-volume-1-by-ed-brubaker-and-sean-phillips?_pos=1&_sid=e37321d18&_ss=r

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Episode 5 - L.A NOIRE in which doubt intensifies

With it's sequel not too far from being released, the 1Up Pod gang take a look back at 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn. We also learn a lot about Chip, unfortunately...

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Episode 7 - HORIZON ZERO DAWN in which Chip wants a Lance Reddick sex line

It’s a deep dive into nostalgia this month as the 1UP Pod gang talk about the games that made them the gamers they are today. Join Andy, Bash, Becky, and Chip as they talk about impossible levels, brag about their gaming triumphs, and argue furiously over who gets to be which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

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Episode 8 - THE GAMES THAT MADE US in which Andy is old as f*ck

Andy and Becky from the 1UP Pod review 12 Minutes in this bonus special minisode review

12 MINUTES - A 1UP Pod Review

Join Becky and Andy as they review Deathloop!

DEATHLOOP - A 1UP Pod Review

Join Andy and Chip, the PS5 dickheads of the 1UP Pod, as they take a look back at Spider-Man: Miles Morales and discuss their thoughts on the PS5 so far (the dickheads!)

MILES MORALES & PS5 - A 1UP Pod Review

Come join Andy and Chip as they discuss the new release from Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. This review is 100% spoiler free! 

Got any thoughts on GOTG? Then feel free to get in touch!

MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY - A 1UP Pod Review

This month the 1UP Pod gang share some differing opinions on Final Fantasy XIV, going into depth on the games crazy journey and how it came to be, and along the way fall in love with Yoshi P.

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Episode 9 - FINAL FANTASY XIV in which we stan Yoshi P

While they might not ever see the movie, Andy and Chip are huge fans of the Uncharted series and bring to you a review of the Legacy of Thieves collection. Please don't sue us Donnie Wahlberg...

UNCHARTED: LEGACY OF THIEVES COLLECTION - A 1UP Pod review

Join "Macho Man" Chip Thompson and Andy "Hitman" Shaw as they review the latest WWE offering from 2K games. Is it another disaster like 2K20 or will you be laying the smackdown much more often?

WWE 2K22 - A 1UP Pod review

It's been 10 years since Telltale released the first season of the Walking Dead (yes we're all old and going to be corpses soon) but does Lee and Clem's attempts at surviving a zombie infested world hold up today? The 1UP Pod find out

Episode 16 - TELLTALE'S THE WALKING DEAD in which we're zombling free

Part 2 of our look at video game adaptations!

Episode 17 - VIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS Part 2 in which we double our dragon

We promise we didn't force Andy into this but Chip finally, finally finished Assassins Creed Odyssey and who better to have a chat with Chip about it than the man he tortured for 2 years with this game

ASSASSIN'S CREED ODYSSEY - The End of an Era - A 1UP Pod Special

Last year we learned all about the games that made the 1UP Pod gang into the gamers they are today. This Halloween we're going find out what games made them poop their pants! (in fear, this isn't an incredibly specific episode)

Episode 19 - THE GAMES THAT MADE US (POOP OUR PANTS) in which we introduce Hat Ghost

With the release of Netlix's Edgerunners, Cyberpunk 2077 has found a new lease of life. And now with 75% of the 1UP Pod gang having completed the game, we thought it'd be about time we did a spoiler special! 

WARNING: Contains spoilers (in case that wasn't obvious)

CYBERPUNK 2077 - A 1UP Pod Spoiler Special - In which we go to the shops...

After 4 years of anticipation, Ragnarok is finally here! But has it been worth the wait? The 1UP Pod's own Kratos and Atreus (Andy and Chip) find out

GOD OF WAR RAGNAROK - A 1UP Pod review

Some fantastic games have been played in 2022 and now the 1UP Pod gang must decide on their favourite of the year

A 1UP Pod Special - GAME OF THE YEAR 2022

Pat Sharp is on this weeks episode of Gamesmaster. What else do you need to know honestly!?

GAMESMASTER REVISITED S1E6 - The Pat Sharp Appreciation Society

Nearly 30 years ago, Sony released a console that changed the lives of many gamers. Join the 1UP Pod gang as they relive some of their favourite memories of this classic machine and enjoy the sweet hit of nostalgia as that load up music plays.

Episode 21 - PLAYSTATION 1 in which Andy rotates a dinosaur

Join Andy & Becky as they discuss souffle, flight simulators, the questionable views of a Wimbledon champion, and more on another GamesMaster Revisited!

GAMESMASTER REVISITED S1E8 - Pocket Money From God

Join Andy, Becky, Bash and introducing... Ben! Stepping in for Chip while he takes a mental health break, Ben joins the 1UP Pod gang to talk all things Stardew Valley! The gang share their style of farm building - be it chaotic or heavily organised - as well as Bash's disdain for all crops. They talk about their favourite characters and storylines, their romanceable preferences, with Andy ruining a perfect segue from Becky between all that. Favourite tasks and favourite seasons are shared, and the gang try to explain why this game is so addictive to some people. 

All that, plus the usual 1UP Pod nonsense.

EPISODE 22 - STARDEW VALLEY

Join Andy as he bounds haphazardly through his own platform adventure, trying to work out which game is better: Super Mario World or Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

Music by HeatleyBros: https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Video Game Deathmatch - Super Mario World Vs Sonic The Hedgehog 2

[NOTE: THE OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE IS WITH HEADPHONES] Andy ventures into the big, dangerous land of Mordor to destroy the One Ring - all while comparing Shadow of Mordor and LOTR: Gollum - and he's not alone! What dangers await him as he breaks down two very different Lord of the Rings games?

VIDEO GAME DEATHMATCH - Shadow Of Mordor Vs LOTR Gollum

Join Bash, Orange, and Ben for this months celebration of indie gaming. With discussions on Death's Door, Planet of Lana, Sticky Business, Oxenfree, Dredge, Crime O'Clock, BOSS GAME: The Final Boss is My Heart, and a host of games that Bash picked up from Humble Bundle.

The gang also look ahead to what's coming soon - featuring much excitement over Under The Waves, Stray Gods, En Guarde!, Super Space Club, Goodbye Volcano High, Word Factori, and The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.

Sticky Business key kindly provided by Mark Allen PR.

Cover Games: Sticky Business, Death's Door, and BOSSGAME: The Final Boss is My Heart.

INDIE SHOWCASE - AUGUST 2023

Join Andy, Ben, Orange, and Foxy for 1UP Pod's unique look at the world of movie tie-ins! The video games based on the movies (and TV shows) that we know and possibly even love! Including titles like Disney's Aladdin, The Warriors, Small Soldiers, Minority Report, and more!

EPISODE 26 - MOVIE TIE-INS

Join Orange, Andy, and Ben for an all-new 1UP Pod series: Retro Reboot! Every episode, the hosts will choose two retro games to discuss and then choose one of them to reboot! This episode features Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Crash Bandicoot 2, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, Hideo Kojima's Snatcher, and Sitting Ducks! What game would YOU want to reboot?

RETRO REBOOT - EPISODE 1

Join Orange, Andy, and Foxy for the latest episode 1UP Pod's new series: Retro Reboot! Every episode, the hosts will choose two retro games to discuss and then choose one of them to reboot! This episode features Road Avenger, Yoshi's Island, Donkey Kong Country 2, the notorious Night Trap, Peter Molyneux's Black & White, and Kingsley's Adventure ! What game would YOU want to reboot?

RETRO REBOOT - EPISODE 2

Join Bash, Andy, Orange, and Ben for a celebration of Steam's 20th birthday! The gang sit down to discuss their favourite purchases, their shameful Steam stats, read out some unhinged Steam reviews - and much more!

EPISODE 27 - 20 YEARS OF STEAM

Andy has taken to a secluded cabin in the mountains to watch a meteor shower - like a big nerd - but his night goes horribly wrong when a violent psychopath returns to the mountains to slaughter anyone that he finds. While Andy deals with this, he tries to compare and analyse Supermassive's duet of interactive horror drams: Until Dawn and The Quarry.

VIDEO GAME DEATHMATCH - Until Dawn Vs The Quarry

Andy visits a mysterious island to compete in a violent fighting tournament. While he's there, he finds time to compare and contrast two early '90s fighting classics: Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat.

Video Game Deathmatch - Street Fighter 2 Vs Mortal Kombat

Andy hosts the first annual Video Game Deathmatch GOTY Awards - including Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake II, Tears of the Kingdom, and more!

VIDEO GAME DEATHMATCH - THE GOTY AWARDS 2023

Andy is trying to run a cute & relaxing farm - all while comparing cozy life sims Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing New Horizons - so hopefully nothing sinister or violent happens.

Video Game Deathmatch - Stardew Valley Vs Animal Crossing New Horizons

Welcome to the debut episode of the 1UP pod! Where each month we'll be taking a deep dive into a video game we all know and love. This month, we are would you kindly taking a look at Irrational and 2K games' all time classic Bioshock. Join Andy, Becky, Chip and Sasha as they return to rapture, ponder the thought process of whales, discuss the benefits of getting to fight men in nappies and learn all about ludonarrative dissonance.

Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and always remember to get a life and play video games.

Recommendations:

Andy ⇨ Epic Games Store https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/
Becky ⇨ Rapture (Bioshock) by John Shirley https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=john+shirley+rapture&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Chip ⇨ John Robertson/The Dark Room https://www.twitch.tv/robbotron
Sasha ⇨ GameChops https://open.spotify.com/artist/1T7zBkQCOCacKjbnmFX7cp?si=tf0DRQfuTy-bqhdiHBMzXw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1

Ludonarrative Dissonance in Bioshock ⇨  https://clicknothing.typepad.com/click_nothing/2007/10/ludonarrative-d.html

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Episode 1 - BIOSHOCK in which we discover space whales

We go together like an x, a circle, a triangle, and a square... hang with Andy, Bash, Becky, and Chip on the 1Up Pod where each month we discuss a new video game! And remember - Get a life. Play video games.

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