Episode 135
In today's episode, we talk about our favorite bossfights (among several other tangents), and excitedly anticipate Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Wonder. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Cocoon, Forza Motorsport, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Upcoming Games, BandCamp, and Microsoft/Activision
4:36 - Spider-Man 2 Reviews and Reflecting on the Batman Arkham Games
6:56 - Opinions On Bossfights, Challenging Bossfights vs Spectacle Bossfights
16:16 - Metal Gear, Zelda, God of War, Armored Core, QTEs, Ace Combat, Star Fox, Pikmin
27:34 - FromSoft Bosses, Bethesda Bosses, Megaman, Hollow Knight
30:09 - Optional Bosses, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Destiny, Deep Rock Galactic, Monster Hunter
37:32 - Surprise Bossfights, Spider-Man 2 Preview, Devil May Cry, Shadow of the Colossus, Roguelikes, Final Shoutouts
49:53 - Cocoon
54:05 - Forza Motorsport
56:29 - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
58:37 - Anticipating Spider-Man 2
1:01:08 - Resolution Discussion
1:04:35 - Anticipating Super Mario Wonder

Bossfight Breakdown

Episode 176
Concord, the latest GAAS multiplayer offering from PlayStation, has crashed and burned. Today, we discuss this historic failure from multiple angles: What does this failure mean for Firewalk Studios? How should Sony shift their first party strategy? Can Concord potentially return one day? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Super Mario Eclipse, Black Myth: Wukong, Tactical Breach Wizards). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Analyzing Concord's Failure and Sony's First Party Strategy
33:20 - Anticipating Astro Bot
39:28 - Super Mario Eclipse
48:09 - Black Myth: Wukong
59:37 - Tactical Breach Wizards

The Concord Catastrophe

Episode 177
The PS5 Pro has finally been revealed and it costs...$700?? Today, we dive deep into the (extremely) steep asking price for Sony's newest console and discuss the technology powering the console, and offer our opinions on whether the value proposition is worth it for most consumers. In contrast to the somewhat tepid reaction to the PS5 Pro, we also talk at length about PlayStation's newest critical darling, Astro Bot. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Astro Bot, Satisfactory, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Analyzing The PS5 Pro Specs and Price
17:15 - Performance vs Fidelity
26:31 - 8K Support and PSVR2 With PSSR
32:48 - Mark Cerny, Speculating Future Hardware Pricing, and PSSR
43:34 - The GTA VI Factor, Lack of Competition, $700??
53:13 - Astro Bot
1:15:12 - Satisfactory
1:26:06 - Deadlock

The Perplexing PS5 Pro And The Amazing Astro Bot

Episode 178
With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor seemingly imminent, tantalizing rumors are cropping up, each more outlandish than the last. Will the next Switch support DLSS? Will it be called the Switch 2? Does it have two screens?? After we dissect the latest whispers, we speculate on the console's price...and land on a somewhat suprisingly high number. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Switch Successor Rumors
10:37 - Speculating on Switch 2 Games
18:06 - DLSS, Screen, JoyCons, and Other Feature Predictions
29:27 - Switch 2 Cost Predictions
43:36 - The Imminent Reveal and Final Predictions for The Next Switch
50:37 - Satisfactory

Switch Successor Speculation

Episode 179
We are healthily past the halfway mark of the current console generation, and recent rumors suggest next generation will see the debut of a portable PlayStation 6 and Xbox. With Nintendo blazing the trail for the triumphant return of the handheld and the Steam Deck proving that there is a healthy market for PC-quality games on the go, how will Sony and Microsoft's (rumored) next gen efforts affect the portable gaming landscape? As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Satisfactory, The Plucky Squire, UFO 50, Gate To Sovngarde). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - PlayStation and Xbox Next Gen Handheld Rumors
15:37 - PlayStation on PC and the 30th Anniversary PS5
23:27 - Non-US Handheld Markets
28:35 - Predicting The Next Gen Handhelds
53:21 - Satisfactory
1:04:45 - The Plucky Squire
1:13:21 - UFO 50
1:21:48 - Skyrim (Gate To Sovngarde)

Portable Power Play

Episode 180
September comes to an end with two engaging showcases - Sony's State of Play and Meta Connect. First, we discuss the standouts from Sony's latest State of Play, including games like Ghost of Yōtei, Alan Wake II, Monster Hunter Wilds, PS5 Pro games, and more! Then, we explore the tech revealed in the Meta Connect and hone in on Orion in particular - AR glasses that have the potential to revolutionize mixed reality. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Ghost of Tsushima, Vampire Survivors, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - State of Play, PS5 Pro, and Ghost of Yōtei
42:06 - Meta Connect and Orion
1:03:27 - Ghost of Tsushima
1:11:08 - Vampire Survivors
1:19:26 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
1:28:03 - Satisfactory

September Showcase Standouts

Episode 181
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is finally out and we could not be more thrilled! Although it has only been out for less than a day as of the time of recording, we have already played it for over nine hours and have a lot to say. From the gameplay to the art style to all the unique flourishes that make it a love letter to Dragon Ball, we discuss this game's many strengths. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Shadows of Doubt, Vampire Survivors, Mabinogi). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Addressing the AI Allegations
2:10 - Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO
1:00:36 - Shadows of Doubt
1:03:24 - Vampire Survivors
1:05:25 - Mabinogi

The Dragon Ball Dream Game

Episode 182
We are halfway through October, and this much-anticipated month is delivering in spades with an onslaught of quality games. Today, we discuss all the imminent October releases, as well as October titles that we're already enamored with. There's so much to talk about, we even forget to mention some major upcoming games like Dragon Age! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Abiotic Factor). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Satisfactory and Factorio
4:30 - Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Dragon Ball Daima
20:24 - Until Dawn Remake, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and Discussion on Remakes
30:59 - Silent Hill 2 Remake and Metaphor: ReFantazio
39:48 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Call of Duty
47:43 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Factorio: Space Age
54:26 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House and Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred
1:00:27 - Abiotic Factor

October Overload

Episode 183
Although games preservation has come a long way, there are some online-based games that have been lost to time. Today, we reflect on games that are no longer playable and what those games mean to us. We also discuss the newly released Metaphor: ReFantazio and compare it to its sister Persona games. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, My Summer Car). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Remembering Rumbleverse and Pre-Big Bang Maplestory
16:07 - Mabinogi, Old School RuneScape, and Fortnite
28:09 - Dead Games and Bygone Social Aspects
45:38 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
1:14:25 - My Summer Car

Gone Games and Metaphor Magic

Episode 184
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we analyze this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2000 - 2010, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 2. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, Factorio, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

Check out the Extra Life stream hosted by Mike this Saturday, 11/02/2024 at 5PM EST on twitch.tv/mikethete! It'll be a fun 24 hour stream where we raise money for the West Virginia University Children's Hospital!

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Extra Life Announcement
4:45 - 2000
11:09 - 2001
17:13 - 2002
22:01 - 2003
27:25 - 2004
30:52 - 2005
34:08 - 2006
43:03 - 2007
50:09 - 2008
58:52 - 2009
1:02:23 - 2010
1:11:09 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
1:14:15 - Factorio
1:17:59 - Deadlock

The Millennium Mega Hits (Part 1)

Episode 185
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we continue to analyze this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2011 - 2015, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 3. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, X4: Foundations, Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, Life is Strange: Double Exposure). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 2011
12:16 - 2012
20:14 - 2013
32:52 - 2014
45:54 - 2015
56:38 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1:02:47 - X4: Foundations
1:06:32 - Monster Hunter Wilds Beta
1:24:47 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure

The Millennium Mega Hits (Part 2)

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