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In this episode, we discuss Gears of War Reloaded, a remaster of the original Gears of War game. They explore the gameplay mechanics, co-op experience, storytelling, graphics, and audio design. The conversation highlights the nostalgia associated with the game, its revolutionary cover-based shooting mechanics, and the significant skill gap in multiplayer. They also touch on the collectibles that unlock comic book pages, expanding the lore of the Gears universe. Overall, the hosts recommend the game as a fun and engaging experience for both new and returning players.
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In this episode, the hosts review the indie game Herdling, discussing its gameplay, art style, music, and thematic elements. They explore the game's simplistic mechanics, the ambiguous story, and the unique creatures called calicorns. The conversation highlights the game's strengths in art and sound while critiquing its gameplay depth. Ultimately, the hosts share their ratings and final thoughts, recommending the game for fans of indie titles.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts discuss Hollow Knight: Silksong, exploring its gameplay mechanics, story, art style, audio design, and their final thoughts on the game. They share their experiences, frustrations, and praises for the game, highlighting its difficulty, visual appeal, and engaging sound design. The conversation reflects on the game's impact and its place in the gaming landscape, especially as an indie title.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts review Assassin's Creed Mirage, discussing its return to traditional gameplay, character development, and the historical context of the game. They express mixed feelings about the storyline and gameplay mechanics, while also contemplating the future of the Assassin's Creed series and its potential for innovation. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of game design, particularly focusing on the Assassin's Creed franchise and its latest installment, Mirage. They discuss the gameplay mechanics, storytelling elements, and the impact of microtransactions on the gaming experience. The conversation also touches on audio and graphics, providing a comprehensive review of the game's strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, the hosts share their final thoughts and ratings, reflecting on the evolution of the Assassin's Creed series and its place in the gaming landscape.
In this episode of the Game Pass podcast, the hosts discuss the indie game Crypt Custodian, exploring its gameplay mechanics, story elements, and overall experience. They share their thoughts on the game's Metroidvania style, character development, and the balance between challenge and accessibility. The conversation also touches on the game's humor, puzzles, and the unique aspects of its combat system, culminating in a comprehensive review of the game. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the indie game 'Crypt Custodian,' exploring its art style, gameplay mechanics, character choices, humor, and overall gaming experience. They delve into the cloud gaming aspect, the game's difficulty, achievements, and share their final thoughts and recommendations for potential players.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, hosts Andrew and Aaron discuss a variety of gaming topics, including their impressions of the Battlefield 6 beta, upcoming game releases from Gamescom, and their thoughts on various titles available on Game Pass. They also delve into the hype surrounding Silksong, the sequel to Hollow Knight, and explore the differences in gaming experiences across different platforms. The conversation is filled with humor, insights, and a deep love for gaming.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences with Grounded 2, an early access game by Obsidian. They explore the game's features, improvements over the first installment, and the overall gameplay experience. The conversation touches on bugs encountered, multiplayer stability, and the development of the story and characters. The hosts also share their thoughts on audio quality, combat mechanics, and the nostalgic elements that enhance the gaming experience. Finally, they provide their ratings and final thoughts on the game, expressing excitement for future updates and patches.
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Join Andrew, Aaron, and Keith as they dive into the world of "RoboCop: Rogue City," a first-person shooter that brings the iconic RoboCop to life in a new gaming experience. The hosts discuss the game's nostalgic elements, gameplay mechanics, and how it captures the essence of the original movies.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, I'm stepping in for Andrew while he's on vacation. Join Aaron and me as we dive into the latest Xbox and gaming news. We discuss the unexpected move of Splitgate 2 returning to beta, the ongoing debate over game pricing, and the excitement and concerns surrounding upcoming releases like Battlefield 6. It's a fun and insightful chat, even if I fumble through the intro! Tune in for some laughs and gaming insights. Don't forget to join our Discord and follow us for more updates!
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts dive into the nostalgic world of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4. They discuss the impact of the game on their childhoods, the gameplay mechanics, and the cultural significance of the music featured in the game. The conversation also touches on character customization, unlockables, and the ongoing debate of whether the game is a remake or a remaster. Overall, the episode captures the essence of what makes Tony Hawk's Pro Skater a beloved classic in gaming history. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into their experiences with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4, exploring nostalgia, gameplay mechanics, memorable levels, and the evolution of gaming culture. They discuss the joy of muscle memory in gameplay, the tradition of renting video games, and the impact of soundtracks on the gaming experience. The conversation culminates in their final thoughts and ratings for the game, highlighting its appeal as a chill gaming experience.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts discuss Splitgate 2, a first-person shooter that incorporates unique portal mechanics. They explore the gameplay mechanics, class system, various game modes including battle royale, and the impact of microtransactions on the player experience. The audio and visual design are critiqued, with a consensus that while the game is fun, it has room for improvement. The hosts share their final thoughts and ratings, emphasizing the game's potential and the importance of community engagement.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts discuss their current gaming experiences, including the recent layoffs at Xbox and the implications for the gaming industry. They explore the upcoming release of PlayStation games on Xbox, the sustainability of Game Pass, and the future of Xbox hardware. The conversation highlights the mixed feelings surrounding Game Pass and its impact on both indie and AAA developers, as well as the potential for Xbox to evolve into a more PC-like platform.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts review 'Rematch', an arcade soccer game developed by Slow Clap. They discuss their experiences with the game, comparing it to Rocket League, and delve into its gameplay mechanics, character customization, and multiplayer features. The conversation also touches on the game's monetization strategy, including the battle pass system, and concludes with their final thoughts and ratings.www.gamepassgrabbag.com
In this episode, the hosts discuss 'The Alters', a unique base management game with a sci-fi theme. They explore the game's story, gameplay mechanics, character dynamics, and audio-visual experience. The conversation highlights the philosophical questions posed by the game, the engaging character interactions, and the overall fun experience it offers. The hosts share their ratings and final thoughts, emphasizing the game's accessibility and charm.
In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, we dive into a detailed review of Metaphor: ReFantazio, exploring its gameplay mechanics, story, character development, and the social commentary embedded within the game. We discuss the challenges of the RPG genre, the graphics and art style, and the audio experience, while also sharing our personal experiences and ratings of the game. The conversation highlights the game's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in relation to its pacing and dialogue choices, and concludes with our final thoughts and scores.
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Aaron and Andrew discuss their thoughts on the latest Xbox showcase. Did Xbox come out swinging or was the show a bust?
In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, hosts Andrew and Aaron discuss the significant developments in the gaming world, particularly focusing on Game Pass and the upcoming Summer Showcase. They reflect on their personal gaming experiences, highlight the importance of indie games, and speculate on future titles and trends in the industry. The conversation also touches on the potential for shadow drops during the showcase and the evolving landscape of game development.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss Monster Train 2, a deck-building roguelike game that builds on its predecessor. They explore the gameplay mechanics, strategies, and the intricate story that unfolds as players navigate through various challenges. They share personal experiences and insights on gameplay, highlighting the addictive nature of roguelikes and the unique aspects of Monster Train. The discussion culminates in final thoughts and ratings for the game, emphasizing its appeal despite initial impressions.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab, the hosts discuss 'Doom: The Dark Ages,' a prequel to Doom 2016. They explore the gameplay mechanics, story elements, and community reactions to the game. The conversation delves into the balance between fast-paced action and the new gameplay mechanics introduced, as well as the market trends surrounding video game pricing. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of the latest Doom game, including its pricing strategy, gameplay mechanics, graphics, music, and overall player experience. They explore how pricing trends are shifting in the gaming industry, the impact of gameplay design choices, and the significance of audio in enhancing the gaming experience.
This week we played Dredge by Black Salt Games. Dredge is a semi cozy game where you play a fisherman in a location that seems to be plagued by something sinister. Uncover the mystery of the area as you help the citizens with various quests.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts dive deep into their experiences with Expedition 33, a unique indie RPG. They discuss the game's engaging story, innovative combat mechanics, and stunning visuals, while also touching on the impressive soundtrack and voice acting. The conversation highlights the game's accessibility features and the overall enjoyment it brings, culminating in high praise and ratings from all hosts.
In this episode, we discuss the remastered version of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, exploring its nostalgic value, gameplay mechanics, and the impact of its story and lore. We share personal experiences with the game, analyze its remastering, and delve into the community's modding culture. We share personal experiences, humorous moments, and provide insights into the game's achievements and length, ultimately offering tour final thoughts and recommendations for both new and returning players.
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In this episode of the Game Pass podcast, the hosts dive into the puzzle game 'Blue Prince,' discussing its unique gameplay mechanics, intriguing story elements, and the challenges players face. They explore the shifting mansion concept, the importance of meta progression, and the varying experiences based on players' backgrounds. The conversation highlights the clever puzzle design and the balance between modern game design and player guidance, ultimately leading to a mix of opinions on whether the game is a 'game' or a 'pass'.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, we review 'South of Midnight,' a third-person action platformer by Compulsion Studios. We discuss the game's unique art style, engaging story, and character development, while also addressing the simplicity of its combat mechanics. We discuss highlights of the emotional depth of the narrative, the pacing of the gameplay, and the potential for a sequel, making it a well-rounded experience despite its flaws.
Join Andrew, Aaron, and Keith as they discuss Watch Dog: Legion by Ubisoft. Watch Dog: Legion is a third person action game where you are trying to rebuild your hacker group after it was framed for a horrible crime. Recruit random citizens, each with their own unique perks as you try to take down a tyrannical goverment.
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Welcome to another episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, where this week, hosts Andrew and Keith take you on a journey through the post-apocalyptic world of 'Atomfall', a first-person survival action game by Rebellion Development. Set in the late 1950s in northern England, players wake up in a mysterious bunker following the catastrophic explosion of a local nuclear plant. Gent, you have to unravel the secrets behind the outbreak, navigate through a devastated landscape, and decide who to trust in this intense narrative.
Despite the intriguing story, Andrew and Keith discuss the game's challenges, including issues with the crafting system, stealth mechanics, and game crashes that shadow the experience. Listen in as Andrew finds enjoyment in the unique exploration and world-building, while Keith grapples with the game's technical shortcomings and survival mechanics. Whether you're a fan of survival action games or looking for a detailed review before diving in, this episode has got you covered!
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, we delve into the world of Kingdom Two Crowns, a captivating 2D tower defense game. With hosts Andrew, Keith, and Aaron, we explore the game's unique co-op experience, art style, and meditative music. Despite the game's simplicity, we find ourselves challenged by its trial-and-error gameplay and lack of detailed instructions.
Join us as we navigate through the mystical lands, facing the deadly greed that threatens to overthrow our kingdoms. We discuss the game's engaging elements and its shortcomings, while also sharing personal experiences and memories. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the genre, this episode offers valuable insights and lively discussions about this intriguing game.
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Welcome to our side quest episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, where Andrew and Keith take you through an exciting preview of 33 Immortals by Thunder Lotus Games. Dive into a co-op experience like no other, where 33 players unite to rise against the gods in an epic roguelike battle.
Discover the unique gameplay mechanics that make 33 Immortals a standout in the world of multiplayer games. From mastering various weapons to understanding the crucial role of co-op strategies, this episode is your guide to surviving the chaos and finding glory in the spirit world.
Join us as we explore the expansive open world, tackle fearsome foes, and discuss the potential game-changing updates coming to this thrilling game preview.
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Join the hosts of the Game Pass Grab Bag podcast as they dive into 'The Case of the Golden Idol' by Color Gray Games, a captivating puzzle detective game. The game challenges players to unravel the mysteries surrounding a magical idol that influences a family's lineage. As you gather clues and solve puzzles, you'll find yourself immersed in a world filled with intrigue and unique art styles. Suitable for both solo players and cooperative play, this accessible game offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy solving puzzles. Tune in as the hosts share their diverse perspectives, exploring the gameplay mechanics, storytelling elements, and overall experience of this intriguing game.
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Well that time final came. Balatro hit Game Pass so of course we had to cover it for Keith. Balatro is a poker rogue like, which is a big debate this episode. You are task with trying to play poker hands to help beat a target score. If you are to succeed you can option joke cards which will help you achieve even higher scores to help continue your run. Is this a poker game? Is this the greatest rogue like? All these questions are sort of answered this episode.
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This week we played Avowed by: Obsidian Entertainment. Avowed is an action RPG where you play a godlike. A being that was touched by a god at birth. You are tasked as the emperors envoy to explore and untamed place called The Living Lands. A wild place that is plagued by the Dreamscourge, a virus that turns people mad. Unravel the mystery of the land and the god that chose you at birth.
This week we played Eternal Strands by: Yellow Brick Games. Eternal Strands is a third person action adventure game where you are trying to restore a land after a great cataclysm. Explore the lands as you battle epic creatures in order to upgrade your gear. Unravel the mystery of the land as you discover what happened to this capital city that suddenly was destroyed in a night decades ago.
This week we covered the listener requested Halo Reach. Take control of Noble 6, a member of Noble squad as they tried to fight back the Covenant on Reach. Join Andrew, Keith, Liz, and Aaron as we talk about Bungie Studios last game in the Halo franchise. Let us know your thoughts on the future of the Halo IP, on our Discord, youtube, or Spotify
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Join hosts Andrew, Liz, and Keith as they take you on a thrilling journey through the frozen world of Wild Frost, a deck-building roguelike by Deadpan Games, available on Game Pass. This week, our trio explores the game's mechanics, unique tribes, and story centered around reigniting the sun amidst an icy apocalypse. Discover if Wild Frost gives the trio a gaming chill or warms their hearts, as they share their experiences and insights on this frosty adventure.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Back, we dive into the tumultuous history and recent revival of 'Gigantic'. Once a beloved free-to-play MOBA, 'Gigantic' re-emerges on Game Pass, bringing with it both nostalgia and poignant challenges.
Join hosts Andrew, Keith, and Aaron as they discuss the unique elements that set 'Gigantic' apart from other hero shooters of its time, including its fast-paced gameplay and vibrant art style. However, the hosts also grapple with the game's current shortcomings, such as server issues and a lack of progression, ultimately questioning whether the nostalgia and fun can outweigh these frustrations.
Tune in for an honest assessment of the game, as the hosts share personal anecdotes and strategies, ponder its place in the modern gaming landscape, and debate the fate of traditional MOBA mechanics versus 'Gigantic's' unique spin. Whether you're a returning player or new to 'Gigantic', this episode is packed with insights and lively discussions about the game's potential trajectory.
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This week Andrew, Aaron, and Keith played the listener requested Stellaris by: Paradox Games. Stellaris is a 4x real time strategy game where you play an alien race trying to carve their place among the solar system. Govern your planets, negotiate diplomacy, or commit galactic war crimes, the choice is yours. Stellaris also happens to be one of the oldest non 1st party game pass games, but now that we covered it, it will probably get removed, because that's how it usual goes.
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Game Pass Grab Bag SideQuest, where we dive into the dynamic world of Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play third-person 6v6 hero shooter akin to Overwatch. Join Andrew, Aaron, and an occasionally absent Keith as they explore why Marvel Rivals is captivating players worldwide, despite its absence from the Game Pass Collection.
Marvel Rivals brings a fresh take to the hero shooter genre, boasting a vast array of Marvel heroes and villains, each equipped with unique abilities in classic game modes like domination and convoy push. Our hosts discuss their favorite characters, from Rocket Raccoon’s ingenious healing tactics to Namor’s powerful attacks.
With stunning character designs, involving strategies, and an impressive voice cast, Marvel Rivals manages to present both challenge and charm. However, is it the familiarity of Marvel's universe or the fun inherent in its gameplay that keeps players hooked?
Tune in to hear the team tackle these questions and more, and get the inside scoop on why Marvel Rivals is a must-play for both Marvel enthusiasts and hero shooter lovers alike!
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Join us on the latest episode of the Game Pass Grab Bag podcast as we delve into the narrative-driven game, Road 96, developed by Digixart. This unique title combines elements of a roguelike with a story-rich experience, immersing players in the journey of several teenagers trying to escape a politically volatile country. Our hosts, Andrew, Keith, and Aaron, share their varied perspectives on the game's intriguing characters and dynamic gameplay mechanics.
Explore the challenges faced by these teens as they navigate through a nation in turmoil, encountering a range of quirky and sometimes dangerous characters. As they make critical decisions that could lead to freedom or capture, the game raises thought-provoking questions about political change and personal survival.
Listen in as we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Road 96, from its unpredictable narratives to its engaging soundtrack, and find out whether this adventure is a game to pass on or grab from the Game Pass collection.
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This week Andrew, Keith, and Liz talk about all the great games we played in 2024 and give out some awards. It's not all good awards as we also discuss some games that were a bit of a disappointment. If you want to see our full list of games, we covered check out our socials or watch our video on youtube.com.
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, your go-to podcast for exploring the Game Pass Collection with hosts from varying skill ranges. This week, our regular hosts Andrew, Keith, and they are joined by special guest Donnie. Together, they embark on an adventure to review 'Indiana Jones in the Great Circle' by Machine Games.
'Indiana Jones in the Great Circle' is a thrilling first-person action-adventure game set in a globe-trotting world where players step into the shoes of the iconic archaeologist, Indiana Jones. The game is layered with intriguing puzzles, daring exploration, and hair-raising encounters as players strive to uncover the mystery of the powerful Great Circle while thwarting the nefarious Nazis.
The episode provides in-depth discussions on the game’s faithfulness to the Indiana Jones legacy, its unique balance of action and adventure, and insights from both Indiana Jones devotees and newcomers. Perfect for fans seeking an immersive experience and those curious about diving into the world of Indiana Jones for the first time.
This week we played Broforce by: Free Lives. Broforce is a 2D run and gun shooter where you are playing classic action heroes fighting terrorist. Go different sections of the world as you bring freedom to the countries that are overrun by terrorist. Try to blast you way through a full destructible level with your bro but be careful because one hit will end your bro.
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Join our gaming podcast as we delve into STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl by GSC Game World, an open-world exploration survival game where you play as a Stalker navigating the radioactive zone of Chernobyl. Featuring three unique perspectives from varying skill levels, our hosts, Andrew, Keith, and Aaron, share their insights and personal experiences with the game.
Discover the challenges and excitement of surviving in a land filled with paranormal activities, radiation, and mutants. Our discussion covers the gameplay mechanics, story elements, and personal verdicts on whether STALKER 2 is a game worth playing. Fans of survival and exploration games won't want to miss this in-depth review!
This week Andrew and Keith tackled a listener request, Have A Nice Death by: Magic Design Studios. Have A Nice Death is a 2d roguelike platformer where you are a playing a burned-out reaper who has delegated most of his workflow to others. One day Death notices that paperwork and souls are starting to pile up, so he has to get back to work and fix the problem.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag Side Quest, join your hosts, Andrew and Keith, as they navigate the latest in gaming news and updates. Dive into the controversial new Xbox ad campaign, "This is an Xbox," and its implications on the future of consoles and cloud gaming. Andrew and Keith explore the public's reaction and the ongoing evolution of gaming platforms.
The discussion doesn't stop there, as the hosts tackle the latest Game of the Year nominations. Questioning the inclusion of 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' and rallying for 'Balatro,' they engage in a debate about what truly makes a game outstanding. The episode also highlights some games that missed the spotlight and offers a critique on why certain games may have been overlooked.
Furthermore, Andrew and Keith delve into audience-favorite titles and provide their personal picks, including their thoughts on the surprising absence of 'Hellblade 2' in the Best Art Direction category. With a sprinkle of humor and candid insights, this episode offers a well-rounded view of the current gaming landscape.
This week we talk about Techtonica by: Fire Hose studios. Techtonica is a first person factory building game. Embark on a mystery in an alien planet where you are trying to build your way to the surface while also trying to uncover the mystery behind your missing expedition. This game may not be for everyone but for Andrew this is easily a desert island game.
Welcome to another thrilling episode of Game Pass Grab Bag! This week, we dive deep into the latest release from Treyarch, Call of Duty Black Ops 6. Join Andrew, Keith, and returning guest Aaron as they explore the dynamic world of first-person shooters, offering their unique perspectives on the campaign, zombies, and multiplayer modes.
Andrew, the double agent of the group, is pleasantly surprised by the depth and thoughtfulness of the Black Ops 6 campaign, which brings a mix of espionage and blockbuster action. Keith, our sleepy agent, finds himself captivated by the invigorated Call of Duty experience, particularly enjoying the innovative mission designs that deviate from the typical run-and-gun formula. Meanwhile, Aaron, the conspiracy theorist, is hooked on the zombies mode, appreciating its return to classic form and the engaging multiplayer experience.
Tune in to hear their thoughts on the game's storytelling, the intriguing mission structures, and the overall excitement surrounding this massive success for Microsoft and Activision. Whether you're a fan of the campaign, zombies, or multiplayer, this episode will give you an in-depth look at what makes Call of Duty Black Ops 6 a must-play title in the Game Pass collection.
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts discuss the game Inscryption, a roguelike deck builder that combines unique gameplay mechanics with a compelling and meta narrative. They explore the game's story, and its creepy atmosphere. The conversation highlights the importance of aesthetic and lore in gaming, as well as the thrill of discovering new strategies and breaking the game mechanics. If you have never experience Inscryption it is highly recommended that you play with as little knowledge as possible.
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In this episode, we discuss the listener requested 'Age of Mythology: Retold', a remaster of the classic real-time strategy game. We explore the gameplay mechanics, campaign structure, and the unique aspects of mythological units. The conversation delves into the challenges of the game's difficulty, AI behavior, and the overall user experience on console. We share our personal experiences and insights, highlighting the game's strengths and weaknesses. We express our thoughts on the remastering of the game, the effectiveness of the new features, and how the game compares to its predecessor, Age of Empires.
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Welcome back to Game Pass Grab Bag, your go-to podcast for exploring the Game Pass Collection! In this episode, our host Andrew, alongside Keith and returning guest Javier from Nerd Talk Plus Podcast, dive into the martial arts world of "Sifu" by Slow Clap Studios. Experience the thrill of playing as a young student seeking revenge for their father's murder in this third-person beat-em-up game with roguelike elements.
Andrew, Keith, and Javier share their unique perspectives on Sifu's challenging gameplay, the intriguing age mechanic, and the game's captivating art style. Discover why Andrew and Javier love the game, while Keith finds himself rage-playing through the levels. Listen as they discuss the intricacies of mastering Sifu's combat and the satisfaction of overcoming its tough bosses.
From the game's impressive soundtrack to its stunning graphics, this episode covers everything you need to know about Sifu. Whether you're a fan of kung fu, a beat-em-up enthusiast, or just curious about the game, tune in to find out if Sifu is worth adding to your gaming collection!
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This week we had multiple request to do Overwatch 2 by: Blizzard Entertainment. Since OW2 originally was not a Game Pass game and just a free to play game, we did a patreon episode on it. Since Microsoft owns Blizzard and OW2 is listed on the Game Pass list, you could argue its a Game Pass game. So here is our patreon episode.
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Welcome to this week's episode of Game Pass Grab Bag! Join Andrew, Keith, and our returning guest Aaron, as we dive into the eerie world of "The Quarry" by Supermassive Games. This narrative-driven, choose-your-own-adventure game has us guiding a group of teenagers who find themselves terrorized by night creatures after staying one day too long at camp.
Andrew leads the discussion, sharing his enjoyment of the game, noting its humor and character depth. Keith and Aaron weigh in with their perspectives, discussing everything from the game's scare factor to the presence of real-life actors in video game roles.
Tune in for an in-depth review, insights into gameplay mechanics, and a spoiler-free analysis of the story. Stick around till the end for a special spoiler section where we reveal our choices and the fates of our characters.
Whether you're looking for a spooky game night experience or just curious about "The Quarry," this episode has something for everyone!
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Welcome to another episode of Game Pass Grab Bag! This week, hosts Andrew, Keith, and special guest Nave from Gaming Together Podcast dive into the fast-paced world of Neon White by Angel Matrix. Join us as we explore this unique first-person speedrunning game where you race through short, demon-infested maps, competing in a heavenly competition for a second chance at life.
Discover the adrenaline-pumping gameplay mechanics, intriguing story elements, and stunning visual and audio design that make Neon White a standout title. Whether you're a fan of speedrunning or just looking for a new challenge, this episode will give you three distinct perspectives on why this game is worth your time.
Tune in to hear our thoughts, experiences, and a few laughs along the way as we break down what makes Neon White a must-play game on Game Pass.
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Welcome to another episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, your weekly podcast reviewing games in the Game Pass collection. This week, join Andrew, Keith, and Liz as they delve into the depths of Core Keeper, a top-down 2D mining sandbox adventure game by Pugstorm and published by Fireshine Games.
In this episode, the team shares their varied experiences with Core Keeper's survival and building mechanics, exploring the procedurally generated world, and battling unique bosses. Andrew enjoys the game's RPG elements and steady progression, while Keith and Liz have mixed feelings about its graphical style and gameplay depth. Whether you're a fan of Minecraft or Terraria, find out if Core Keeper is a game worth digging into.
Listen in as they discuss the game's music, base building, and multiplayer features, providing insights and tips for new players. Don't miss their final thoughts and scores, along with a special mention of the achievements and humorous moments from their gameplay sessions.
This week Andrew, Keith and Aaron talk about the Call of Duty BLOPS 6 beta. What were some of the highs and low's over the weekend, and pleasantly surprised they all were. Is there enough to keep us playing more?
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In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts discuss the game Dicey Dungeons and debate whether it qualifies as a roguelike. They also explore the gameplay mechanics and different characters in the game. The hosts recommend Dicey Dungeons as a fun and relaxing game to play in between other games. They also touch on the Halloween and Reunion DLCs and the role of RNG in the game. They share their frustrations with certain enemies and the lack of strategic depth in the game. Overall, they find the creature designs and enemy variety to be interesting. Dicey Dungeons is a fun and accessible game with a unique concept and charming art style. The music is fantastic and the game is easy to pick up and play. However, it lacks the depth and replayability of other roguelike games. It's a great game to play in short bursts, but it doesn't offer the same addictive gameplay as other titles in the genre.
In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, the hosts review Mafia Definitive Edition by: Hangar 13. Explore the world of Lost Heaven in this third person shooter. Take control of Tommie a cab driver who gets swept up in the world of organized crime in the 1930's. Uncover the mystery behind Tommie's loyalty and eventual downfall.
This week, we dive into the world of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the latest entry in the beloved Yakuza series by SEGA. This episode explores the game's shift from its traditional beat-em-up style to a turn-based RPG, featuring a new protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga, as he navigates the underworld of Yokohama. With its gripping storyline, endearing characters, and an abundance of mini-games, Yakuza: Like a Dragon offers a unique and engaging experience for both newcomers and longtime fans of the series.
Join us as we discuss the game's combat mechanics, the charm of its characters, and the surprising depth of its various mini-games. Whether you're a fan of turn-based RPGs or just looking for a game with a rich narrative and quirky humor, this episode has something for you. Don't miss out on our tips and tricks to make the most out of your journey through the streets of Yokohama!
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Capcom's latest release, Kunitsu-gami Path of the Goddess, a third-person action strategy game. Join us as we discuss the game's unique mechanics, stunning art style, and the surprising use of the Resident Evil engine. We share our personal experiences, highlight the game's strengths and weaknesses, and debate whether it's a must-play or a pass.
We also delve into the intricacies of the combat system, the strategic elements of village rebuilding, and the mesmerizing art direction that sets this game apart. Tune in to find out our final verdicts and whether Kunitsu-gami Path of the Goddess is worth your time.
Special guest Nave from Gaming Together Podcast joins us for an entertaining "Am I the Asshole?" segment, where we discuss a gamer's dilemma about wanting to play Call of Duty on Christmas instead of spending time with family.
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Join Andrew, Keith, and Aaron as we tackle Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 by Sledgehammer Games. Join the Call of duty squad as they globetrot around the world answering various calls from various duties. Play the campaign as you hunt bad man Markov who wants gas and or missiles. Tackle missions your way in the newly horrible missions called Open Combat, which are just segments ripped from Warzone. If the campaign is not your jam then head online and battle little kids who shoot you with laser guns that meow and turn you into a puddle. Don't worry about being harassed from kids who claim to have relations with your mother because online toxicity is cured! Don't care for PVP? Well check out the new non round based zombies that is definitely not just warzone with zombies.
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In this episode, Andrew and Keith discuss the games Steam World Dig and Steam World Dig 2. They talk about the gameplay, story, and overall experience of both games. They also mention other games in the Steam World series and the connected storyline. The first game has some issues with combat, but overall, both games are fun and can be completed in a weekend. SteamWorld Dig 1 and 2 are simple and enjoyable games that involve digging, collecting minerals, and upgrading your character. The second game, SteamWorld Dig 2, is a significant improvement over the first in terms of graphics, gameplay, and overall quality.
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Welcome back to this week's episode! Join us as we dive into the intense battlefield of Isonzo, a World War I realistic first-person shooter multiplayer game. This week, Aaron leads the charge as we discuss the game's mechanics, its historical accuracy, and how it compares to other titles in the genre.
Andrew shares his initial skepticism and ultimate enjoyment of the game, while Aaron praises its balance between military simulation and arcade feel. Keith, however, finds himself struggling with the steep learning curve and shares his frustrations with the gameplay.
We also touch on the game's progression system, the variety of classes, and the immersive yet sometimes repetitive audio experience. Whether you're a fan of military sims or just looking for a new multiplayer challenge, this episode has something for everyone.
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In this week's episode, we discuss "Still Wakes the Deep" by The Chinese Room. This first-person horror puzzle game is set on an oil rig in 1975, where players take on the role of an electrician uncovering terrifying secrets beneath the ocean. As the rig descends into chaos, players must navigate the treacherous environment and survive the monstrous threats that emerge.
Join us as we break down the game's atmosphere, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics. We explore the balance between horror and puzzle elements, the emotional weight of the narrative, and the chilling setting that keeps players on edge. Is "Still Wakes the Deep" a must-play horror experience, or does it fall short of its potential? Tune in to find out!
Whether you're a horror game veteran or new to the genre, this episode offers insights and opinions on what makes a horror game truly immersive and engaging. Don't miss our in-depth analysis and final verdict on "Still Wakes the Deep."
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Welcome to another episode of "Game Pass Grab Bag," where we dive into the intricate world of 'My Time at Sandrock' by Pathea Studios. Join Andrew, Keith, and Liz as they explore this third-person action-adventure cozy game, where you step into the shoes of a builder in the struggling town of Sandrock. With the town's survival on the line, you'll gather resources, fend off calamities, and form bonds with the quirky residents.
This episode is packed with unique perspectives on gameplay mechanics, story elements, and character interactions. Listen as the hosts discuss the game's quality of life improvements, from inventory management to the multiplayer experience. Whether you're a fan of cozy games or just curious about what 'My Time at Sandrock' has to offer, this episode has something for everyone.
Don't miss out on the fun and insightful discussions, and find out if 'My Time at Sandrock' is a game or a pass for our hosts. Plus, discover some handy tips and tricks to make your time in Sandrock even more enjoyable!
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This week we did the listener requested Rise of the Tomb Raider by: Crystal Dynamics. Rise of the Tomb Raider is a third person action adventure game where you are continuing the trilogy of Lara Croft's story. This takes place a few years after Tomb Raider when Lara is trying to uncover the mystery behind her father's greatest discovery. If you did not play the first one, have no fear because it doesn't matter.
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This week we played Lost In Random by; Zoink! Lost in Random is a third person action game with a little bit of deck building elements. Take control of Even who is on and adventure to help save her sister Odd from the evil queen. Joining you on this adventure is a cute talking dice named Dicey. Battle the queens minions as you try to help the citizens of Random.
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Xbox Showcase 2024: Gaming's Next Big Hits
In this episode, we dive deep into the highlights of the Xbox Showcase 2024. From the exhilarating announcement of "Gears of War: E-Day" to the intriguing "Expedition 33," we explore the games that have captured our attention and the ones that left us wanting more.
We discuss the pacing of the showcase and how it brilliantly balanced cinematic trailers with gameplay reveals. We also grade the event, sharing our thoughts on the best and least impressive games presented.
Don't miss our in-depth analysis and personal reactions to the games that will define the next wave of Xbox releases. Tune in to find out which titles we're most excited about and which ones we think might just be worth the wait.
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This week we played Chants of Sennaar by: Rundisc. CoS is a top down puzzle game where you play a mysterious character who awoke in at the base of a tower. You have no memory and don't speak the language of anyone. Climb the tower and decipher clues so that you may understand the language of each group of people.
This week we played Senua Saga: Hellblade 2 by Ninja Theory. Hellblade 2 continues the story of Senua as she tries to fulfill the promise she made. She travels to the North Land in order to stop the slave trade that destroyed her people. Uncover the mystery behind the land as she seeks guidance from the locals and from the voices inside her head. This episode is brought to you by our wonderful sponsor Magic Mind, Go to https://www.magicmind.com/gamep and use PROMO CODE: GAMEP20 for 48% off your first subscription or 20% off your first order.
Join us this week as we dive into "Immortals of Aveum" by Ascendant Studios. This first-person magician spell shooter throws players into an endless war in the fantasy land of Aveum. You'll discover hidden magical powers and join the elite team known as the Immortals to fight for justice.
While the game's story left much to be desired, with numerous plot holes and questionable character development, the gameplay manages to shine through. With diverse spells and engaging combat mechanics, the game offers a fun experience despite its narrative flaws.
Listen in as we share our mixed feelings about the game, from the impressive graphics and fun looting to the frustrating platforming and over-reliance on button prompts. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or a casual player, our review will help you decide if "Immortals of Avium" is worth your time.
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This week we played Another Crab's Treasure by: AggroCrab. Another Crab's Treasure is a third person souls-like game where you play a hermit crab who lost his shell and will do anything to get it back. Explore the ocean floor as it starts to become corrupted by the gunk. The citizens cry for a hero but you are only interested in getting your shell.
In this vibrant episode of the 'Game Pass Grab Bag' podcast, we delve into the thrilling and gritty world of Fallout 4. We examine this post-apocalyptic masterpiece from Bethesda Studios with a blend of perspectives, ranging from veteran players to newcomers. Our discussion unpacks in-depth gameplay aspects, initial challenges, and unique attributes that set Fallout 4 apart from other RPGs. Explore our interesting findings and recommendations, making this podcast a must-listen whether you're a Fallout franchise devotee or a potential new player.
The episode takes you on an intense journey of survival and exploration within the fascinating plot of Fallout 4. We discuss the intricate story elements, the RPG dynamics, and share our personalized experiences through the course of the game. Despite the game's challenging aspects, we find ourselves engrossed in its captivating narratives, expansive world, and surprising gameplay twists.
In this detailed analysis, we delve deeper into the unique mechanics of Fallout 4, discussing how this game holds its own against other titles like Skyrim and Starfield. We also share our amusing experiences with audio aspects, in-game companions, and the game's radio, among others. The podcast episode serves to enhance your gaming experience with our well-rounded perspectives and insights.
We finish off our exploration of Fallout 4 with a casual chat around Bethesda's complex RPG mechanics, itemization, and transitional challenges from first-person shooter games. This transcript offers a comprehensive analysis of graphic designs, character designs, and unique alterations to the game's setting. From an in-depth review to sharing our memorable moments and future developments, this podcast episode serves as an entertaining and informative treat for all Fallout 4 enthusiasts.
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This week we go over all the random games that we find to be accessible to kids. Some games are obvious but others not so much. We cover a good amount of games that are available on Game Pass right now and some that are on other consoles. Enjoy as you judge some of our parenting styles.
This week we played Ryse: Son of Rome. Ryse is a third person action game where you play a roman soldier who is trying to avenge their murdered family. Take on hordes of barbarian as you fight for Rome and democracy. This game may be a Xbox One launch game but it still holds up. Check it out!
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Explore the newly released game "Lightyear Frontier" in this intriguing podcast episode as hosts Andrew, Keith, and Liz delve into their experiences navigating an alien world as space farming mech-warriors. Despite being in the preview stage, the game boasts of achievements and a multiplayer co-op, but falls short in several areas, leaving our hosts craving for more. Dive into a detailed discussion about the game's storyline, NPC interactions, and artifacts.
From inventory management woes and the lack of auto-sort systems to the effects on gameplay experience, the hosts leave no stone unturned. They also evaluate the game's progression system, resource gathering issues, the map's size, and much more.
Further, the hosts dig deep into a lively debate that explores the merits and demerits of Lightyear Frontier. Insights are provided on the game's resource management, crafting mechanics, and comparisons are drawn with popular titles like Stardew Valley and Minecraft, hinting at what this fresh offering could accomplish with time. Despite their optimism for this game, they voice concerns about the limitations in the game design.
Enter an immersive arcade experience, as the hosts reflect on the game's graphical elements, emotionally charged music, humorous glitches and feature recommendations. The conversation revolves around elevating mech adventures, exploring landscapes and the importance of water proximity, amongst other gameplay tips. Also, they examine rewarding achievements and glaring errors in their gameplay, offering an exciting perspective of the game.
The episode concludes with a candid appraisal of game scores, hinting at future possibilities. Views are exchanged on nuanced elements of the game and potential enhancements that could enhance user experience. The hosts candidly explain reasons to postpone playing this game until more updates are incorporated. Don't miss out on this fascinating exploration into the gaming world.
Join us in a fascinating exploration as we delve into the gaming worlds of Brotato. In this episode, we navigate the comedic, and somewhat perplexing game, Brotato. As we guide you through controlling potato-shaped characters fighting off hordes of alien invaders. Experience the thrill of weapon upgrades, character perks and the engaging simplicity of Brotato's gameplay mechanics.
Next, step into a comprehensive comparison between the games 'Bro Taito' and 'Vampire Survivor'. Our deep-dive explores gaming strategies, character attributes, and the nuances of game mechanics. Learn about dodging strategies, weapon selections, and the impact of minor gaming differences on player experiences.
Topping it all off, we share our personal experiences from marathon gaming sessions and wrap up with an overall review of the games. This episode holds invaluable insights for gaming enthusiasts looking to enhance their performance and understanding of game dynamics.
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of the JRPG, Persona 3 Reloaded in this captivating gaming podcast episode. Our hosts discuss the intricacies of the game, immersing listeners in the riveting storyline, rich character development, intriguing gameplay mechanics, and the game's unique position in the JRPG genre.
We start by shedding light on the game's standout feature - the summoning of personas - characterized by a bizarre animation concept. We explore the impact of the game's dialogue options and relationship building on the gameplay, and how this might not resonate with all players. The interplay of characters and their assigned role in the narrative piques curiosity as we delve further.
Uncover the charms and flaws of the game’s characters, their multifaceted narratives and the influence they wield on the gameplay. Notice how varying perspectives from hosts can result in contrasting character impressions and spark exciting debates.
We also delve into Persona 3's combat system, strategies for engaging with opponents and the potential implications of these mechanics on the dungeon-centric heart of the game. Encounter Persona 3 through our eyes, exploring minute details, quirks, and vibrations left unattended otherwise.
Combining humor, anecdotal game experiences and insightful commentary, we wrap up having dissected every nook and cranny of Persona 3. Whether you're a seasoned gamer familiar with the Persona franchise or a newcomer to the JRPG universe, this episode is sure to provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of Persona 3 Reloaded, its gameplay, characters, and narrative.
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Join us in this exhilarating podcast episode as we navigate the undead chaos of Dead Island 2. Offering a comprehensive review, this episode delves into the game’s plot, gameplay mechanics, characters, and design. Hear from three different players as they share their unique gaming styles, experiences, and perspectives on what makes Dead Island 2 stand out from other zombie-based video games.
In our dynamic and entertaining conversation, we dive deeper into the tough zombie respawns, leaderboards, and ultimate modes. We discuss our unique battle techniques, the card system's influence on the game, our strategies using the 'curveballs', and much more.
This episode also delves into the game's fun and unique offering like the Alexa voice-commands, the tricks and rewards and how the game manages to blend elements of horror and humor. We even share our engaging conversation about the game's challenges and rewards, ending with a verdict on what makes Dead Island 2 a compelling title.
The episode wraps up with an insightful discussion about the game's co-operative aspect, our gaming preferences, and how different play styles can sometimes clash in co-op settings. Learn about our thoughts on features like joint looting and the ideal game duration. This episode concludes by giving you a peek into our achievements in the game, providing a snapshot of our Dead Island journey.
Finally, engage with our host Andrew and co-hosts Keith and Liz as they reveal their personal insights about Dead Island 2, discussing their latest snack choices, and sharing exclusive episodes available on GamePassGrabBag.com. Whether you're an experienced or a new gamer, join us as we dissect and enjoy the thrilling world of Dead Island 2.
This week we played Remnant 2 by Gunfire Games. Remnant 2 is a third person action RPG with soul like elements. Take a control of a character who is trying to uncover the mystery of the world stone. Pick a class and travel to different worlds in hopes to finish off the evil root once and for all. Play solo or team up with 2 friends to help take down some of the best boss fights.
In this compelling episode, we do the listener requested "Resident Evil 2", Capcom's eerily enthralling game remake. With each host providing a unique perspective on their gameplay experiences, this episode is a discussion of the game's horror elements, strategies, and memories of the original version. Listen as we probe deeper into the darker narrative aspects of zombie-infested Raccoon City.
Enjoy the immersion in first-hand accounts of combat and fear in gameplay in navigating zombie encounters. Learn about notable highlights of the game and what stands out as compelling.
This week we played the listener requested Burnout Paradise by Criterion Studios. Burnout Paradise is and open world arcade racer where you are trying to complete various races to upgrade your license. The unique things for Burnout though is its crazy crashes. Take down opponents in road rage game mode or just ram them off the road in a race, either way it will fill you with glee to see the crash.
This week we tackle the multiple listener requested Halo 3. Halo 3 is Bungie studios last story with the Master Chief. Take the final fight to the Covenant as you battle your way across the stars to various locations. Save humanity while also trying to save Cortana.
In this action-packed episode, delve into the exhilarating world of Pal World, a creature capture third-person survival game taking the gaming community by storm. Join our hosts as they dissect various aspects of the game, share personal experiences, and tackle prevalent controversies. We promise an engaging adventure circling around this widely-discussed survival game where skill perspectives, theory construction, and deep-seated gaming concepts are explored in grand detail.
Enter into a spirited debate about the essence of Pal World. Is it a base management game or does it lean more towards survival? Discover how this game intriguingly mixes survival and base-building elements, providing an entirely different gaming experience than its counterparts. The episode further covers an invaluable comparison with the beloved Pokemon franchise, revealing striking but inevitable similarities and outline how Pal World successfully distinguishes itself among the gaming universe.
Take a journey with us into the strategic side of base-building games. Whether it is an experience of running out of stamina, or a story of crafting the perfect home base, we take a hard look at all the challenges associated with such games. Our conversation covers the importance of strategic thinking and innovation, and how these determine the success of players in the Pal World game.
This week we discuss a listener request, Assassin's Creed Odyssey by: Ubisoft. AC Odyssey is a third person action adventure game where you play a mercenary who is trying to unravel the mystery of their past. Explore each region as it is being ravaged by the war between Sparta and Athens. Uncover the mystery behind a cult that seems to be pulling the strings everywhere. Go in silently and assassinate your target or go boots blazing and start kicking people of high cliffs.
Join Andrew and Liz in an exciting episode of Game Pass Grab Bag as they dissect the future of gaming after Microsoft's Developer Direct 2024. From surprise reveals to anticipated disappointments, experience a thrilling ride as they break down every major gaming announcement - from RPGs to strategic and historical games, the episode covers it all.
Special focus on 'Avowed', the RPG of the year, coupled with a deep dive into 'Hellblade 2: Senua Saga', and exploration of controversial digital-only game issues set this episode apart. The duo dissects innovative graphing and audio techniques of gaming, harnessing the power of Game Pass, and anticipates release dates and gameplay of upcoming titles.
The gamer spirit embraces strategic gameplay featuring wild animals and civilization building, plus engrosses itself in the gameplay of Aura, and rejoices in the reveal of the Indiana Jones game. Despite some noticeable absences, the episode promises an unforgettable gaming experience.
Fans have the chance to immerse themselves in intricate discussions about game creators, console wars, and potentially controversial games like Pal World and how it plays out in the gaming world. Strap in for a humorous but insightful discussion on game naming struggles and the anticipation of a 200-review milestone. If you are a gaming enthusiast, this discussion connecting gamers worldwide, is one you wouldn't want to miss. Tune in today!
This week we played the listener request Jusant by; Dont Nod. Jusant is a third person rock climbing puzzle game where you play a mysterious character who really wants to climb a tall tower. Uncover the mystery of the world and the unexplained phenomenon of the Jusant.
This week we played Coral Island by; Stairway Games. Coral Island is a cozy farming management game. Take controller of a new farmer who just moved to an island that recently got devastated by a nearby oil spill. Heal the island and the spirits by growing crops and growing relationships. There is a lot to uncover in Coral Island but if you are a fan of Stardew Valley, this game definitely needs to be on your radar.
This week Andrew explains how he has a problem when it comes to Dungeons 4 by: Realmforge Studios. Dungeons 4 is a base management/real time strategy game. Take control of a dungeon master as you command your minions to build an elaborate dungeon to defend against the forces of good. When you dungeon is safe and secure, order your troops to leave and take the fight to the citizens of the overworld.
Another year down and another episode of our best games that we played this year. We break down all the games that really stuck with us. Liz also does a fantastic job laying down some of our stats of the year. Thank you all for a great 2023.
This week we covered Spirit Tea by: Cheesemaster Games. Spirit Tea is a cover game where you are managing a bath house for the local spirits. You gain the ability to see spirits that have lost their way. You have to uncover the mystery behind them while also making a few bucks bathing them. If you love the movie Spirited Away then you will probably enjoy this.
This week we covered the listener requested Star Wars Battlefront 2 by: EA studios. Battlefront is a first or third person multiplayer shooter where you get to relive the iconic battle that take place during the Star Wars franchise. This game may be old but like the emperor it still miraculously has life. If going online is not your jam well there is actually a pretty decent campaign that you can tackle. Join us this episode with a special guest as well also talk about the controversy that surrounded this game and its loot boxes.
This week Keith picked Roboquest by: Ryseup Studios. Roboquest is a first person shooter bullet hell roguelike, where you play a robot who is on a quest. Who would of thought? Your quest is to try to free up a city taken over by evil robots. You shoot, you jump, and you kill a who lot of robots. The game may be basic but it just may surprise you.
This week we are joined by a special guest as we cover Ace Attorney trilogy by: Capcom. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney is visual novel style game where you play an attorney in an alternate reality where you essentially play as both an attorney and a detective. You need to uncover clues and questions witness in order to defend your client. Engage in epic courtroom battles as you try to present your case. I need to uncover the case of why Keith looks like he hasn't showered in a month.
This week we played The Evil WIthin by; Tango Gameworks. The Evil Within is a 3rd person survival horror game where you play a detective that is thrown into a nightmare. Unravel the mystery behind the mysterious hooded man and the horrors that are buried in your mind.
This week we played Cocoon by; Geometric Interactive. Cocoon is a puzzle game where you play and humanoid insectoid creature whom with no explanation starts to activate machines with random orbs. These orbs vary in color and each orb contains a world inside. You need to traverse each world and activate dormant powers to help solve the mystery. Mysteries like how can Keith do this podcast for years yet still can't figure out how to not use his computer microphone instead of his regular microphone.
This week we are joined by a guest to play Warhammer 40K: Darktide by; Fat Shark. Darktide is a first person 4vhorde game where you choose one of 4 classes. Join 3 friends as you go on varies missions to help fight against the chaos. Build your character in unique ways with a robust skill tree. Enjoy the visceral melee combat as you mow down waves of enemies.
This week we played Sea Of Stars by; Sabotage Studios. Sea of Stars is a classic 2.5D JRPG style game. You play as a pair of siblings who are join a special team of warriors known as the solstice warriors who are tasks with stop evil from growing and consuming the world. If you have played a JRPG you know what you are getting into, but SOS has some nice style changes that we absolutely loved.
This week we played the listener requested Payday 3 by: Starbreeze Studios. Payday 3 is a first person shooter/ bank heist simulator. You play one of 4 criminals who are going to 1 of the 8 heist that are available at launch, and you are stealing loot. Each mission you start by exploring the area and devising a plan. If you are skilled enough you can get in and out with the loot without raising alarms, but if you want to do it the loud and hard way you are free to do that as well. Join 3 friends as you try to pocket the most cash possible.
This week we played the listener requested Lies Of P by; Round 8 Studios. Lies Of P is a 3rd person souls-like game where you are playing and alternate version of Pinocchio. You wake up on a train and discover the city of Krat have been overtaken by automatons called puppets. Unravel the mystery behind the puppets and the mysterious plague that infest the city. Customize your weapon by mix and matching the blade and handles to help customize your play style as you fight brutal bosses. Thank you to our sponsor Magic Mind, go to www.magicmind.com/gpgbpod and use promo code GPGB20 for 20% off your order.
This week we played The Big Con by: Mighty Yell Studios. The Big Con is a top down adventure game where you play a young teen in the 90's who discovers her mom owes a bunch of money to loan sharks. Instead of being a good kid and going off to band camp you decide to instead steal a bunch of money from random people. Rub your face along random walls to find hidden items are that need to progress the story as you travel across America to save your moms dying video store.
This week we played the listener requested Starfield by; Bethesda Studios. Starfield is an action adventure space RPG where you play a character who has come in contact with a strange artifact. You are recruited by a group called the Constellation, a group of space explores who are trying to solve the mysteries of the galaxy. Pilot your space and explore over 1000 planets as you take on various quest and recruit members to your team. This week's episode is sponsored by Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/GPGBPOD and use Promo Code: GPGB20 to get 20% off your order or for a limited time 56% off a subscription.
This week we played the listener requested Everspace 2 by; Rockfish Games. Everspace 2 is a looter shooter space fighter game with RPG elements. In Everspace 2 you play as a pilot who is trying to make a big score to finally secure a good life for himself. Don't worry if you haven't played the first Everspace because all you need to know is how to loot and shoot.
This week we covered Exoprimal by: Capcom. Exoprimal is a 3rd person PvEvP hero shooter. You play a character created pilot who crashed landed on a quarantined island that is controlled by a rogue A.I. You are taken back into the past in an Exo suit to fight dinosaurs. Do really need to know more then that? Be a mech and shoot lots and lots of dinosaurs in different game modes that are controlled by the AI.
This week we played Solasta Crown of the Magister by: Tactical Adventures. Solasta is a turn based tactical RPG that is heavily influenced by the rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Start your adventure by creating a party of 4 characters that you can create or select pre created characters. Explore the world of Solasta as you uncover the mystery behind a mysterious crown. Go on the adventure alone or with 3 friends, but don't worry if your friends leave because you can keep your adventure going solo.
This week we played the listener requested Terraria by: Re-Logic. Terraria is a 2D survival builder game where you play as a player created character who must dive deep in the mines to help fight the corruption. Mines precious minerals and stones and build a thriving village for NPC's to join. The dungeons may be deep and the boss are huged but you do not have to go alone because you can join up to 16 players in your world.
This week we played the sequel to a puzzle game we all loved. We played Supraland Six Inches Under by: Supra Games. Supraland SIU is a first person metroidvania style puzzler where you play a blue clay man who lives in a child's sandbox. Save the citizens of your village as you all have been trapped six inches under...hence the name. Explore the world as you progressively unlock unique abilities that will help you overcome and obstacle you face.
This week Andrew and Keith are joined by Aaron from Screen Test Podcast to discuss a bit about the Microsoft vs. FTC trial and what the future may hold. We also discuss how some old Call of Duty servers have been turned back on, and we try to make sense of Xbox's new Game Pass tier pricing works.
This week we played Arcade Paradise by; Nose Bleed Interactive. Arcade Paradise is a first person arcade management game, where you take control of a young college drop out who has been tasked with managing your father's old laundromat. Since your father has been controlling your whole life you decide to slowly convert the laundromat into an arcade. Everyday do simple tasks like cleaning laundry and picking up trash, but in your free time play all the arcades that you can... Just like real life.
This week we played the listener requested Valheim by: Iron Gate. Valheim is a 3rd person survival builder RPG where you play a character created norse hero who was on their way to Valhalla but Odin recruits you to Valheim to help him stop a growing evil. Explore the land and build your fortress solo or with 9 friends. This game is currently in preview and we are playing on patch 0.216.10 the mistlands.
This week we played the listener requested Mass Effect by; Bioware. ME 2 is a third person action RPG where you are continueing the story from ME1 as you prepare for the incoming reaper threat. Recruit a crew to take with you on a suicide mission to help save the galaxy. Build loyalty and relationships with your crew members but be careful the choices you make will continue in ME 3.
This week a special guest joins us to talk about Diablo 4 by: Blizzard Studios. Diablo 4 is a ARPG where you play 1 of 5 classes that take on the legions of hell. Fight waves of demons as you quest to get epic look so you take on the ultimate evil that wants to destroy sanctuary. Hopefully this game won't always be a sidequest episode as Microsoft continues to fight to gain control of Activision Blizzard.
This week we played the listener requested Cassette Beasts by; Bytten studios. Cassette Beast is a turn based creature capture RPG, where you play a character created person who washes up on a mysterious world. You are rescued by a stranger who gives you the ability to form of a cassette beast. Battle your way across the land as you find a way home.
This week we played The Last Case of Benedict Fox by; Plot Twist. This game takes place in a lovecraftian 1930's where you play Benedict Fox, a man with a personal demon companion. You are investigating the murder of your father and what events have unfolded in his house. Explore the past memories of your father as you game new abilities in this 2D metroidvania platformer.
The gang talks about the Xbox showcase 2023 and our impressions of the newly announced titles. We of course talk more in depth about the Starfield showcase at the end.
This week the crew wanted to recap on some really great games that we have discovered on game pass that you may have overlooked.
This week we played Ravelok By; Cococucumber. Ravenlok is a third person action RPG that tells a different twist to the Alice in Wonderland story. Play a young girl who is prophesied to be Ravenlok, a hero who will save the citizens from the evil queen of hearts. Explore a magical world as you try to piece together the puzzle that will lead you to the queen.
This week we played Redfall by: Arkane Studios. Redfall is a first person looter shooter where you play one of 4 unique heroes, each with their own different abilities. Join up to 3 friends online and take the fight to the vampires who have taken over this small town.
This week we played Homestead Arcana by: Serenity Forge. Homestead Arcana is a third person farming sim where you play a young witch who is tasked with trying to fight back an evil fog with farming. Grow various crops and brew spells to take with you as you explore the evil miasma for more treasure. Sort of uncover the mystery behind the fog with a very convoluted story, but hey at least you got a really cool talking cat named Huckleberry.
This week we checked out Minecraft Legends by; Mojang studios and Black Bird Interactive. Minecraft Legends is a 3rd person real time strategy game where you take control of hero who must lead his armies against the invading piglins. Recruit different mobs to your side as they join you in battle, Build powerful walls and turrets to defend your friendly villages. You can play the campaign with 3 friends or go versus in a 4v4 match. Sorry about the squeaky chair this episode, the chair has been removed, if only we could remove Keith so easily.
This week we played Ghostwire Tokyo by; Tango Gameworks. Ghostwire Tokyo is a first person shooter action game where you are a human who has been possessed by a spirit and now you are teaming up to stop the evil plans of a mysterious man in a mask. If you are looking for a game with a different gameplay and a WHOLE LOT of collectibles then this may be your game.
Keith and Andrew decided to fill the dead with a whole lot of non sense. The boys discuss some recent news, games they have been playing, and discuss some exciting games that are coming to Game Pass
This week we played Chorus by; Deep Silver Fish Labs. Chorus is a third person space shooter where you take control of Nara and her sentient ship Forsa as you take the fight to the radical cult group that threatens the entire galaxy. Unlock incredibly fun unique skills as you progress through the game to help aid in your fight. Be in Chorus with your ship, or as Keith calls it in Chorvs.
This week we played the listener requested Halo Infinite by; 343 Industries. Halo Infinite tells the latest story of Master Chief. The humans have discovered another halo but lost in an epic fight to win it. Master Chief awakes some time after the defeat and tries to gather the remaining survivors and take back the halo, or as Keith describes the story "Space man go shoot, aliens die". Unlike other Halo's though, this time you have a grapple hook and the map is open world.
This week Andrew and Keith wanted to visit an old childhood game, Civilization 6 by: Firaxis and Aspyr studios. Civilization 6 is a top down civilization management game. Take control of different civilization each with their own unique perks and units, and bring that civilization from the nomad age to the space age. Win the game in various ways like technology or culture. Make deals with other civilizations or betray them at the last minute. Civilization is game that can suck up a lot of your time. This is the game that defined the term "Just one more turn!".
This week we decided to check out the survival horror game Signalis by; Rose-Engine. Signalis is a old school style survival horror game that gets a lot of its inspirations from Resident Evil and Silent Hill. You play a replicant who has lost its memory, but you know you need to find the girl in a photo. Travel deeper and deeper in this mining facility on a distant planet and uncover the horrors that are buried underneath.
This week we played the first person shooter Atomic Heart by; Mundfish. Atomic Heart is a first person shooter that takes place in an alternate 1950's where the Soviet Union has advanced in technologies to help create a robot utopia, but as it is in all games so things wrong and the robots turn on their human masters. You are tasked with infiltrating a research facility and fix the issues with the robots before it becomes an international issue. Take control of a Russian commando with a talking glove that grants him powers to help fight the robots. Crispy critters.
This week we played our most requested game, Ark: Survival Evolved by: Wild Card studios. Ark is a first person survival builder where you wake up on a strange island with nothing at all. Punch trees and rocks to start a shelter, but you will need to quickly evolve that shelter to progressively more advanced structures if you hope to survive the island that is inhabited by dinosaurs. Start from sticks and slings and continually advance technology to be able to build guns and explosives. Conquer the boss and discover the mystery behind the island. This is of course a very very very small part of this gigantic game. Thank you to our sponsor of this episode Magic Mind. Go to www.magicmind.co/gamepassgrabbag and use promo code GAMEPASS to get 20% off a one time purchase or 56% off a subscription for a limited time!
This week we played the listener requested Ghost Song by; Old Moon. Ghost Song is a 2d metroidvania where you play a recently reactivated Dead Suit. Explore a strong sci-fi world as you uncover the mystery surround your world. Explore new areas as you gain new abilities which will help you recover parts of a crashed space ship. Thank you to our sponsor of this episode Magic Mind. For more details to go www.magicmind.co/gamepassgrabbag and use promo code GAMEPASS to receive 20% off a one time purchase or for a limited to 56% off the subscription.
This week we played Age of Empires 2, originally from Ensemble studios but remastered by Forgotten Empires. Age of Empires 2 is the classic real time strategy game where you relive some of the great empires from the past. Manager your peasants as they gather you resources so you can mass an army and crush your enemies. The latest version now is available on console with full controller support, or you can connect a mouse and keyboard to your Xbox and challenge your friends online. Thank you to our sponsor this episode Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.co/gamepassgrabbag and use promo code GAMEPASS to receive 20% of a one time order or for a limited time a 56% discount with the subscription.
This week we played the listener requested Generation Zero by; Avalanche Studios. Generation Zero is a first person scavenger game, where you play a young character who has returned home to Sweden to find out that hostile robots have taken over. Scavengers guns and ammos from various locations as you try to uncover the mystery behind the machines. Play with up to 3 friends online or with random people. Sorry about Liz and Andrew's audio this episode we are not sure what happened, but we still blame Keith.
This week we played the listener requested Jurassic World Evolution 2 by; Frontier Development. JWE 2 is a park management game where you are running a park full of dinosaurs. Who would of guessed. Tackle the campaign as it goes through 5 of the movies and the 6th being DLC. Manager your park from above or take control of your rangers and tranquilize the dinosaurs up close.
This week we choose to play the rhythm based game Hi-Fi Rush by; Tango Gameworks. Hi-Fi Rush is a third person hack and slash adventure game with a twist. The world around flows on a beat. Explore the world and fight the evil tech company on a continuous beat. You are not required to land perfectly on the beat but are greatly rewarded when you do. Play as Chai with his adorable cat 808 as they try to takedown the evil company Vandelay. Meet some of the coolest characters in a game that you swear were taken from a Saturday morning cartoon.
This week we played the listener requested High on Life by; Squanch Games. High on Life is a metroidvania first person shooter. Humanity has been captured by an alien cartel known as the G3. The plan on enslaving humanity and using them to get high. You are a teenager who has taken the role of a bounty hunter and with the help of your talking guns you are taking the fight to the G3.
This week we played the listener requested Vampire Survivors by; Poncle. Vampire Survivors is a top down roguelike where you are the bullet hell. Collect weapons and fight off hordes of monsters as you try to survivor to the end of the run. Use advance controls such as the left stick and nothing else. Avoid monsters as your weapons do all the fighting for you. With each run unlock treasures and new survivors to try different strategies to survivor. This game is very simple but wow is it addictive. Game Pass is releasing drugs over here.
We had an amazing year with this podcast so we decided to do our annual GPGB awards for some of the best games we have played. Thank you everyone who has been tuning in and listening. You make the year great, we love you all. Sorry Andrew is a little sick this episode.
This week Andrew and Liz went back to check out Grounded by; Obsidian studios. Grounded just recently released there 1.0 patch which means it is a completed game. There is now a flushed out story and the backyard is fully developed. We check out to see if the 1.0 patch really made much of a difference or is this game just the same old same old.
This week Keith pick Soccer Story by: Panic Barn. Soccer Story is a soccer RPG where you play one of twins who is called to bring soccer back to your world. Soccer was banned from the evil Soccer Inc. because it has caused a great calamity one year ago, but you know soccer is for everyone to enjoy. With your trusty magical soccer ball you slide, kick, and dodge your way to bringing soccer back. Yeah the story is kind of nonsensical, Thanks Keith.
This week we decided to check out Deathloop by; Arkane Studios. Deathloop is a first person shooter where you play Colt a man who is stuck in a 24 hour time loop. He doesn't remember a thing except that he needs to break this loop by killing specific targets. It is of course not that easy because there is another assassin trying to stop him from breaking this loop. Defend the loop as Julianna or try to break the loop with Colt.
This week we decided to see what the hype was all about with Pentiment by; Obsidian Studios. Pentiment is a point and click adventure game set in the medieval era. Play as Andreas a young artist who gets caught up in a murder mystery that is shrouded by a mysterious thread puller. Explore the lives of the peasants and the people of the local abbey and uncover what possible motives they may have. You also know this game must have a good story if even Keith likes it.
This week we played the listener requested Fable 2 by; Lionhead Studios. Fable 2 is a third person action RPG where you take control of a nameless hero who is trying to prevent the destruction of Albion. Play the way you want with melee, range and magic. Decide if you want to walk the path of good or evil....or play like Andrew which apparently is just morally grey. Explore the land of Albion to become more powerful, or be like Andrew and waste a gross amount of time chopping wood.
This week we played the roguelike Gunfire Reborn by; Duoyi Network. Gunfire Reborn is a first person shooter roguelike where you play one of six unique characters each with their own abilities. Complete challenges to unlock new skills and perks as you fight your way through the dungeon. Play solo or team up with 3 other friends for some good ol' fashion chaos.
This week we played the listener requested Plague Tale: Requiem by; Asobo Studios. Requiem is a sequel to Plague Tale: Innocence. The game take place right where the last game left off, following Hugo and Amecia as they they try to uncover the mystery behind the plague. Take control of Amecia as you try to stealth your way past enemies or pick them off one by one with your trusty sling.
This week we played the listener requested Scorn by; Ebb Software. Scorn is a first person horror survival game. Explore an alien planet as you try to navigate a world that fuses both mechanical and biological together. I am not sure what else to really say about this game except it's gross and sounds grosser. Also there is a lot of sexual imagery so kids stay away from this game and this episode.
This week we played the listener request Beacon Pines by; Hiding Spot. Beacon Pines is a narrative adventure game where you play Luka, a small boy who is trying to unravel the mystery of his town. Uncover hidden charms that will help change the story as you try to navigate past danger.
This week we did a listener request for Marvel's Avengers by; Crystal Dynamics. Avengers is a third person action adventure game with looter shooter mechanics. Take control of one of the Avengers and join your friends as you try to help reassemble the Avengers. Level up your character and obtain more loot in order to fight slighter tougher enemies that all really just look the same, rinse and repeat.
This week we played way to much Disney Dreamlight Valley by; Gameloft that we just had to do an episode. I know you may brush this off but this game was surprisingly addictive. It is in early access and has its faults, but we had a lot of fun explore and manager our towns in the valley. Explore unique worlds from various Disney characters as you help them remember their past.
This week we discuss As Dusk Falls by; Interior/Night. As Dusk Falls us a narrative adventure game where you follow a family over 30 years as they cope with the events at Two Rock Arizona. Can you lead you character's to safety or will they perish from your foolish mistakes? The first half of the episode is our spoiler free review of the game and the second half is a spoiler fill discuss. Things get a little heated.
This week Liz and Andrew talk about what great games are coming out in September plus what to expect in October.
This week we played Immortals Fenyx Rising by; Ubisoft Studios. Immortals Fenyx Rising is a third person open world action adventure game where you are trying to save the Greek gods. Explore the beautiful country side as you collection way to many collectibles. If you ever wondered what would happen if Ubisoft made Breath of the Wild? Well wonder no more.
This week we played Hellblade by; Ninja Theory. Hellblade is a third person action puzzle game where you play Senua a Nordic girl who is travelling to Helhium to recover her loved one. Hellblade deals with psychosis and trauma with unique gameplay experiences and unique audio. Does it hit the mark or does it make us want to sacrifice our ears?
This week's listener request was Hitman by; IO Interactive. Hitman is a third person stealth game where you control agent 47, the worlds best assassin. Uncover the mystery behind the shadow client and his motives. Take up contracts to assassinate your target, or create your own and challenge your friend. Explore each location figure out numerous ways to eliminate your targets.
This week Keith and Andrew discussed some of the many small games that they have been playing on Game Pass. There are many great games on Game Pass but some aren't easy to do an episode on. They also go over some new games that are coming out this month in August.
This week we had a listener request to play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge by; Tribute Games. We also had a request to bring back our guest Aaron. TMNT is a classic side scroller beat-em up where you can join up to 6 friends, and play as a classic TMNT character to defeat the evil Shredder. This week's episode is sponsored by Eblitz, the social app for gamers. Create your free profile and party up with fellow gamers on your favorite games today at www.eblitz.gg
This week we had a special guest join us for our adventure with Garden Story by; Picogram. Garden Story is a top down action adventure role playing game where you play a young grape who is recently appointed guardian status. You have to fight the rot in order to unit the surround towns and uncover the mystery behind the rot.
This week the gang played Bugsnax by; Young Horses. Bugsnax is a first person bug catching adventure game. You play a journalist who is following the great explorer Lizbert, to a mysterious island where creatures are literal walking food. Uncover the mystery behind the island while helping out the completely helpless villagers. Seriously how did the villagers ever eat?
This week we had a listener request to play Evil Genius 2 by; Rebellion. Take control of an evil genius as you try to take over the world. Build your secret lair on a remote island, and train your minions in specialties. Defend your base as the forces of justice try to come and stop you.
This week we did the listener requested Mass Effect from Bioware. Mass Effect is a 3rd person action RPG. Become the first human specter as you try to unravel the mystery behind the attacks of human colonies. Will you try to be paragon for the universe or get the job done no matter what as a renegade? Is this a story Keith actually listen to or did he just skip dialog like usual? Sorry it took Keith half the episode to realize his mic wasn't on.
So Keith decided to pick another roguelike, which surprises no one. This week we played Anvil by; Action Square. Anvil is a top down twin stick shooter, where you are controlling mechanized suits called Vault Breaker. Go on expeditions on alien planets in search of the vaults which hold advance technologies. Earn currency threw the battle pass to unlock new version of Vault Breaker. Join the fight with 3 other friends with online coop, or ask Keith because I am sure he will love to play more.
We talk about our thoughts on the Xbox Bethesda Showcase 2022. What games are we excited for? What games looked disappointing? Can anyone follow our random scoring?
This week we go back to a Xbox 360 classic. Viva Piñata by; Rare Studios. Take control of a owner of a new garden given to you by your grandfather. Grow various plants and trees in hopes to attract wild piñatas. Convince them to live in your garden, but be careful of the sour piñatas or they will destroy all you hold dear.
This week we did the much requested Skyrim by; Bethesda Studios. Skyrim is an action RPG where you play the last dragonborn. A unique individual who has the power to absorb dragons souls and can use their power. How will you shape the land of Skyrim? Will you lead the rebellion or side with the empire? Will you go on a murder spree or help the less fortunate? The choices are endless and so are all the little secrets scattered through out the lands.
This week Keith wanted to do something different and pick a game that isn't a rogue like. He picked Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising by; Rabbit and Bear Studios. EC Rising is a 2D action platformer, where you are exploring dungeons in search of treasure to help rebuild a crumbling town. Quickly switch between 3 playable characters as you defeat enemies and bosses and uncover the mystery behind the dungeons.
This week we played the much requested Subnautica: Below Zero by; Unknown Worlds Entertainment. SBZ takes place after the first where you are playing a young girl trying to uncover what has happened to your sister who is working on the alien planet. Explore the frozen lands and battle the climate or dive underwater and face the mysterious creatures. Collect resources and blueprints to build your self a base, or be like Keith and stumble around aimlessly. Usually Liz is the unobservant one.
This week we played the listener requested Titanfall 2 by; Respawn Studios. Titanfall 2 is a first person shooter with parkour elements. Take control of Jack Cooper, a new pilot who inherited a Titan named BT. Take the fight to the IMC as you try to make your way make to the Militia to deliver a message. Titanfall 2 is also a prequel to the popular battle royale, Apex Legends.
AUDIO WARNING!! This week we went back to the Sea of Thieves and explain how we feel the game has progressed. Since Sea of Thieves was an earlier episode apparently we decided to keep the tradition of terrible audio. Sorry about that, amateur hour over here. Sea of Thieves is a first person pirate role playing game. Take the seas in one of 3 ships and uncover treasure, or take on one of the story driven tall tale including ones with the pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. Hopefully next tall tale has Captain Morgan.
This week for a listener request we play Tunic by: Andrew Shouldice. Tunic is a top down action adventure game where you play a no name hero who is trying to free someone from a prison. Explore this gorgeous world as you try to collect pages of a game manual to help solve the mystery. This game may take some time to get in to but trust us it is worth the journey
This week we had to do a short game, and boy is this one short and sweet. Donut County by: Ben Esposito. Donut County is a puzzle game where you play a hole that is trying to grow by consuming things in the environment. It doesn't matter if it's grass, trees, animals, or people. Keep eating things and grow larger, which is also a very true statement for me and food.
We reached our goal of request for Halo 2 so we are continuing the story of Master Chief. Halo 2 is originally by Bungie Studios and the anniversary remake is by 343 studios. Halo 2 continues the story of Master Chief after he returns home, but it is also the story of the inner turmoil of the covenant. Is the story interesting enough to grab Keith, or will he be skipping the new gorgeous cut scenes.
We hit our 3 year anniversary so we decided to answer some listener questions. Thank you all so much who joined in and thank you for listening. We love you all.
This week Keith wanted to play a rougelike so he picked Tainted Grail: Conquest by; Awaken Realms Digital. Tainted Grail is a deck building roguelike RPG. You are a character who has woken up on a mysterious island that is covered by a fog called the wyrdness. You are tasked to help the citizens find their way out of the fog and return back to the village. If you play like Liz its more like exploring molasses then it is fog
This week we had a listener request to do Mirror's Edge by; EA studios. Mirrors edge is a first person parkour action adventure game. You play as a member of a special courier group know as the runners. You deliver sensitive packages through out the city via rooftops and alley ways with your parkour skills, but when your sister is framed for murder you have to solve the crime before it's too late.
This week a listener requested we play Guardians Of The Galaxy by; Eidos Montreal. Guardians Of The Galaxy is a third person action adventure game where you take control of Star Lord, the leader of a group of misfits who are try to work as hero's for hire. Struggle as hard as you can to keep this team together with various dialogue options and command your team on the battlefield as you explore different planets throughout the galaxy.
This week we did a listener request to play Grounded by: Obsidian Studios. Grounded is a first person sandbox survival game. Take control of one of four kids who has been shrunk down to 1cm tall in a backyard. Try to survive as you craft tools and a base and try to survive the horrors that await you in the grass. Take this challenge solo or play coop with up to 3 friends. At the time of this recording Grounded is still in game preview so it is still a work in progress.
This week we played the listener request Spelunky 2 by: Mossmouth. Take the role of a young explorer who travels to the moon to rescue her parents. Explore the procedurally generated 2D dungeons as you try to get to the bottom. Experience the rage as you repeatedly die over and over. Take your friends with you in the coop mode. Laugh with your friends as you whip each other into spikes or place a convenient bomb next to them in the arena. Let Keith go first because he never notices traps and let him eat all the arrows.
This week we played Nobody Saves The World by; Drinkbox Studios. Nobody Saves The World is a action role playing game where you have a magic wand that lets you shapeshift into different forms. With each form you unlock new abilities that you can mix and match with other forms. You can try to save the world by yourself or team up with a friend online for coop, or be like me and just jump in Keith's game when he's about to get an achievement.
This week we played the top down RPG Death's Door by; Acid Nerve studios. In Death's Door you play one of the few remaining crow reapers, where you are tasked to claim a soul. Of course your assignment does not go without a problems. You start to slowly unravel the mystery of why things are not properly dying when they are supposed too and things are carrying on for far to long, much like conversations with Keith.
This week we played the third person action platformer The Gunk by: Image & Form Games. Explore a desolate world that has been consumed by a mysterious black gunk. Unravel the mysteries of the planet as your character tries to discover a new source of energy.
This week we have finally started the most requested game. Halo Master Chief collection, but we are only starting with Halo Combat Evolved. Halo Combat Evolved is brought to you by Bungie Studios. Start where it all began with Master Chief as you arrive at the mysterious halo while being chased by the covenant. Take down the Covenant while discovering the secrets of halo. Listen as we discuss whether this games has aged like a fine wine or if it's skippable in the halo universe. If people want us to cover more of the Master Chief Collection make sure you tell us at Gamepassgrabbag@gmail.com
This week we had a listener request to play Forza Horizon 5 by; Playground Studios. Forza Horizon 5 is a arcade simulation racing game where you take to the streets of Mexico and promote the Forza Horizon festival. Instead of dealing with the rain and snow with the changing season, you will now battle the harsh storms that take over Mexico as you carelessly drive around and do more damage to property then any storm would ever do, but hey its all for the sake of a festival.
This week we had a Liz demand and a listener pick. The wildly popular Stardew Valley by; Concerned Ape. Stardew Valley is a top down farming simulator, where take the role of a new farmer who joins the town of Stardew Valley. Cultivate crops and relationships with the citizens of Stardew. Manage crops and animals as you try to grow your farm from an abandon shack to a thriving farm. Don't like doing tedious chores? Well grab up to 3 friends and pawn off the boring work to them, but they may get mad at you, just ask Liz.
We do a quick recap of some games coming out in January and a possible new subscription service from Ubisoft. Some notes after we recorded this, Anacrusis and Spelunky 2 are out now, and Stalker 2 was just delayed to December 2022.
As we say good bye and good riddance, the crew discuss some of their favorite Game Pass games, and also some not so good ones.
This week we played Curse of the Dead Gods by; Passtech Games. Curse of the Dead Gods is a top down rogue like where you play an explorer searching ancient Aztec tombs in search of riches and power. Balance the risk/reward system by paying for upgrades by taking on curses. This week Liz needed a break so we bring back our guest Dave to join us.
These week we played It Takes Two by; Hazelight studios. It Takes Two is a coop only third person adventure game, where you are a young couple going through some odd therapy. You and a partner will travel around the house as dolls, solving puzzles and traversing platforms. I am also very proud of Liz for not once singing "It takes two baby".
This week we played our first Series X or Series S game, The Riftbreaker by; Exor Studios. The Riftbreaker is a top down twin stick shooter/base management game. You play a young explorer who is sent to an alien planet to establish a link back to earth so humans can colonize the planet. You have to jungle resources, build multiple bases, and defend against an endless horde. Can you manage your massive base or will you get consumed by the hordes like keith who literally builds one tiny piece of wall at a time?
These week we played Deeeer Simulator by; Gibier Games. Deeeer Simulator is described as a slow town destruction game. You play and average everyday deer that has decided to destroy the town for you know...reasons. Gather weapons to have your deeeer transform into a living weapon. Explore the town and mess with the inhabitants with your strange abilities.
This week we tackled the roguelite card game Ring Of Pain by; Twice Different. In Ring of Pain you play a mysterious person who wakes up in an unusual nest. You are greeted by a mysterious creature telling you to light the tower at the end of the nest in order to end the ring. Is the creature to be trusted or are you forever trapped in the circle?
This week Keith picked ANOTHER roguelike. This week it is Into The Pit by; Nullpointer Games. Into the Pit is a first person shooter roguelike where you take control of a arcane hunter in search of their lost cousin. Dive into the pit and free the villages to grow your strength. Will this game make you want to go deeper or is it just the pits?
We figured we would try out discuss some Game Pass News. We would love to hear your feedback if you like it, or we should just stick to games.
We discuss: Cloud gaming on console, Next Space Rebel, Exo One, Fae Tactics, Undungeon, My Friend Pedro, Mortal Shell, Before We Leave, Deeer Simulator, Lawn Mower Simulator, The Gunk, Cyberpunk 2077, Mass Effect.
This week Liz chose Moonglow Bay by; BunnyHug. Take control of an fisherman who has lost a loved one at sea and lost the will to fish, but when the town of Moonglow Bay has a chance of revival you decide to pick up your fishing rod and save the town. Enjoy the adventure with couch coop and explore the seas together. Take control of your fishing vessel and explore or be like keith and forget how to drive and just keep reversing out to sea.
This week we played the very interesting The Good Life by; White Owls. The Good Life is a 3rd person RPG where you play a young reporter who is investigating a small town in England. Explore a story that really just goes all over the place, much like a lot of our conversations.
These week we took a lesson in art in The Procession to Calvary by; Joe Richardson. The Procession to Calvary is a comedic point and click adventure game where the set pieces are famous historical artwork. Travel threw various scenes as your character tries to complete her holy war, or get distracted like Andrew and spend way to much time spanking the bishop. That's not a metaphor, you really can spank a bishop, its an achievement.
This week we played Back 4 Blood by; Turtle Rock Studios. Back 4 Blood is a coop first person shooter where you are fighting against an undead horde. Build your deck to help alter the way you play as you progress through the campaign, or take the role of a zombie in a 4v4 PVP mode called swarm.
This week a listener recommended we play Aragami 2 by; Lince Works. Aragami 2 is a third person action stealth came. Explore the feudal japan in the shadows as a super natural ninja. Complete missions as a solo ninja or coop with 2 other friends. Will you rule the shadows or bumble like a Keith.
This week we played The Artful Escape by; Beethoven and Dinosaur. The Artful Escape is a 2D music platformer where you play a young musical prodigy who is having an identity crisis. Travel across the universe as you play through this space rock opera.
This week we decided to try a more simple game, Carrion by; Phobia Game Studios. Play the role of an amorphous creature that consumes all in its path. You think with such a short game it would be a quick episode? Well we have some thoughts and those thoughts sometimes get loud.
This week we had a couple listeners request Subnautica by: Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Subnautica is first person survival exploration game where you play a lone survivor from a crashed ship on and alien planet. Can you gather you wits and build a sustainable habitat, or will you be like Keith and play almost 10 hours and not find anything.
This week a listener recommended Hades by: Supergiant Games. Hades is a top down action roguelike, where you play the son of Hades who is trying to escape the underworld. Uncover the mystery of your origin as you progress. Yes this is a roguelike with an actually story, and it's actually pretty good. Keith was even interested in it.
This week a listener suggest we go in the way back machine and try Quake by; ID studios. Quake is the grandfather of all first person shooters. It originally came out in 1996 and we discuss if it still holds up today in this new enhanced version.
The wait is over. We discussed Psychonauts 2 by; Double Fine studios. Continue the story of Razputin a young psychonaut agent who tries to uncover the mystery behind the psychic 6. Explore diverse worlds in this 3rd person action platformer. Is it possible to love a game too much? Because we may of crossed the line.
This week we had a guest join us as we discussed 12 Minutes. A top down interactive story, where you play a husband stuck in a time loop. Unravel the mystery as you try to break out of the cycle.
This week we played the new Microsoft exclusive. The Ascent by; Neon Giant studios. The Ascent is a top down twin stick shooter with light RPG elements. Play the role of a nobody who is trying to earn their freedom from the corporations. Explore an incredibly beautiful cyberpunk world solo or coop with 3 friends.
Andrew, Keith, and Dave discuss their thought on the short Back 4 Blood open beta. Back 4 Blood is a first person shooter brought to you by Turtle Rock Studios.
This week we played Unravel by; Coldwood Interactive. Unravel is a 2D puzzle platformer, where you play Yarny, an adorable little creature made of yarn. Travel through past memories of a family as you piece together their history. Everything about this game sounds perfect for Keith....too bad he was on vacation and missed it.
This week we played Atomicrops by; Bird Bath Games. Atomicrops is a twin stick bullet hell roguelite with a twist. In this game you aren't trying to see how far you can get in a dungeon but how long you can keep your farm going. Plant strange vegetables to earn currency, and try to survive each season, which is the same advice I give myself about Keith.
This week we played Going Under By; Aggro Crab. Going Under is a satirical roguelike dungeon crawler, where you are a new intern being forced to fight the monsters under your new office. Grab whatever you can to bash the enemies, but please only do it in this game and not actually at your work place. Unless you work with Keith.
This week we had a listener request to check out Darkest Dungeon by; Red Hook studios. Darkest Dungeon is a turn based roguelike dungeon crawler. You take control of a party of 4 as you dive into varies dungeon in order to restore your family manor. Manage your parties stress and health as you try to make everyone survive the dungeon. This game just feels the same way as managing Keith.
This week a listener asked us to cover the Battlefield games. So we had our guest Aaron return to help us cover the series. Listen as we try to discuss the convoluted history with Battlefields naming, and listen to Keith describe his struggles with multiplayer.
This week we decided to be super behind and give our thoughts on E3 and what games we are excited for. As some people say its better late then never. In this case never probably would of been better.
This week we go back to a simpler times of platformers with Psychonauts by: Double Fine studios. Play as Raz a young cadent who is trying to become a psychonaut. Will this be a platformer dream for Keith or just another game he doesn't listen to the story?
This week a listener picked Destroy All Humans by; THQ. DAH follows the exploits of a very angry alien who wants to destroy all humans. Which is probably where they came up with the title. Extract DNA and take over America in this third person action game. Another name this game could of been called is sneak by all humans.
This week we had a couple listeners request Maneater, By; Tripwire Interactive. Play the role of a blood thirsty shark in this 3rd person shaRkPG. Chomp your way up the food chain as you try to avenge your mother.
This week the gang played Dragon Quest Builders 2 by; Square Enix, Koei Tecmo, and Omega Force. Take control of one of the last remaining builders, as you fight against the Children of Hargon who are hell bend on destroying everything.
This week we decided to pair up and take on the wacky adventure of Phogs! by; Bit Loom Games. Have you and a friend take control of either red or blue as you bark and stretch your way through various worlds. Or you can be like mostly alone Keith and try to struggle solo. Does Phogs make us bark with excitement or is it ruff.
This week a listener request we review Dead Space by; Visceral Games. Dead Space is a third person action horror survival game, where you play and engineer who is apparently really good at shooting limbs off. He may have a knack for dismemberment but he does not have the talent of speech or emotion. if only Keith had the same trait
This week Keith has been waiting a long time for a listener to request Forza Horizon 4 by; Playground Studios. Forza Horizon 4 is a arcade style racer with just enough realism, where you are a random driver that is going out throughout the English countryside to promote the Horizon Festival. Terrorize the citizens and destroy property all in the name of promoting a festival. No wonder why people hate tourist.
This week Keith recommended Rain on Your Parade by; Unbound Creations. Play a mischievous little cloud as you make your great journey to the mythical land of Seattle. Solve various puzzles as the gameplay keeps changing on you. Listen to the childish glee Keith gets when he describes how he made a fart cloud...in the game.
This week the gang played Outriders by; People Can Fly and published by; Square Enix. Outriders is a third person cover based looter shooter. You play an Outrider with special abilities that is trying everything in their power to save the last remnants of humanity. In the end though you probably kill way more humans then you help.
Some things never change. Like Keith picking another action platformer. This time it's Narita Boy by; Studio Koba. Play the role of Narita Boy, a youth who was sucked into a 80's computer game. You are the chosen one who must save the digital kingdom from an evil virus. You know, basically Tron.
This week Liz picked Dishonored by; Arkane studios. Since Liz loved Prey from Arkane Studios Liz was hoping to love this. Find out if she did or is this another pass. Explore the city of Dunwall in this first person stealth action game, where you play Corvo an empresses bodyguard who is framed for murder. With all the silent killing do we make any fart jokes? That is the real important question.
This week Keith chose for us Undertale by; Toby Fox. Undertale is and old school turn base RPG with a twist. Instead of learning new skills you have to dodge enemy attacks and figure out if you want to spare the monsters or kill them. This game makes it hard to kill when all the characters are just so likeable.
This week a listener picked Trailmakers by; Flashbulb Games. Solve puzzles as you try to build vehicles from the ground up. Explore an alien planet as you try to build a spaceship to get back home. Race your friends online with your own creations. With a game with both driving and puzzle solving you know Liz must of loved this game.
This week a listener picked a game for Liz which is Slime Rancher by; Monomi Park. Slime Rancher is a first person property management game where you ranch slimes. Don't know if ranching is a verb. You play a character who is trying to make it as a slime rancher at the Far Far Range. Uncover the mystery of what happened to the previous owner as you collect numerous slime poops.
Dive deep in this latest listener requested episode. Deep Rock Galactic by: Ghost Ship Games. Gather your buddies as you dive in the procedurally generated caves of Hoxxes. Can you and your crew complete your mission and make it back to the drop pod before time runs out? Can you not be like Keith an for once not die from falling of a ledge? He gets left behind a lot.
This week a listener recommended Call Of The Sea By; Out Of The Blue Games. In this first person puzzle game you play Nora who is trying to uncover the mystery behind her illness and her husbands crew. Enjoy your stroll through this jungle as you slowly walk and possibly run even slower. Did the sea call all of us or did some of us block the call like an ex?
We had a listener pick to play Monster Train by: Shiny Shoes studio. Monster train is a 2D deck builder roguelike where you are trying to reignite the pyre of hell. You will be going off the rails on the crazy Monster Train. We also want to thank everyone who helped us get to this 100th episode, WE LOVE YOU ALL!
This week we tackle Remedy Studios latest game, Control. You take control of Jesse a girl looking for her brother who was taken by the Federal Bureau of Control after you mistakenly opened a portal to another astral plane. Uncover the mystery of what is happening to the FBC.
This week Keith picked Monster Sanctuary By; Moi Rai Games. Travel across the land searching far and wide in this 2D platformer/ turn based RPG. Each monster will help you understand the power that resides inside. That should be enough to avoid copyrights.
This week a listener recommended Celeste by; Matt Makes Games. Can you climb the mystical mountain of Celeste in this brutally difficult 2D platformer. Challenge your skills as you collect strawberries which is a missed opportunity to collect frozen pizzas. Can you guess which host needed assistance climbing?(hint it wasn't Keith or Andrew)
Keith wanted to change things up and not play a platformer so he pick Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville by; Pop Cap studios. In this third person hero shooter you take the role of either a plant or zombie. Which I believe is how the game gets its name. Play the campaign with some friends or solo if you're like me and don't like people. You can also play the hectic 24 player PVP.
This week we got a listener request for Planet Coast by: Frontier Studios. Play the role of a theme park architect as you try to appease the whiney masses. Design everything with great detail or be lazy like me and download creations from fellow gamers on the workshop. Does this game finally dethrone the Roller Coaster Tycoon as the best park sim? If it doesn't at least Liz enjoyed the janitors dangly legs.
This week a listener picked Brutal Legends by: Double Fine Studios. Get transported to the world of metal in this third person action game. Uncover the mysteries of this world as you listening to a completer banger of a soundtrack. Enjoy the humor with an amazing ensemble of voice actors. Is this a good game just not for Keith? Listen and find out.
This week we had a listener pick for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, by; Respawn Entertainment. Follow Cal in this 3rd person action adventure game as you try to run away from the empire. You join a crew of misfits as you try to find a mysterious object that could save the Jedi Order. Listen as Keith tries a very lazy/depressed sounding wookie impersonation.
Its coming to the end of the year so the GPGB crew decided its time to talk about the way too many games they played.
This week a listener request we play Neon Abyss, by; Veewo Games. Neon Abyss is a 2D roguelike platformer. Battle your way through the dungeon to fight versions of Greek gods. Find out some exciting news about our mysterious angry meta critic reviewer.
This week we had a double listener request to do some of the Halo games, so we started with Halo Wars by; Ensemble Studios. Battle your way through the galaxy in this RTS made for the console. Find out if this is worth playing even if you have never played a Halo game or will you be lost in the story. Listen as the GPGB crew continually get sidetracked as Keith describes his very weird music choices.
This week we had a listener pick Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege, By; Ubisoft studios. Play a huge roster of operators as you attack or defend objectives in this tactical first person multiplayer shooter. Is this a good game but just not for Keith? Did Keith struggle yet Liz succeeded? Will Keith take the title of Keith the noob?
This week Keith of course picked a platformer. This time it's a puzzle platformer. Supraland by; Supragames. Explore a sandbox as the princess of the red people as you try to solve the crisis behind your water problem. Continually get stronger as you search and crevice for upgrades. Listen as the Game Pass crew come up with some really odd ideas for the ending, because a basic ending apparently isn't good enough for some people.
This week Liz picked Kona by: Parabole studios. Step in the shoes of Carl, a private detective hired for a case. Unfortunately you find your client dead, so you have to figure out who did it.The case isn't simple though as there are strange happenings going on in this little town of Kona. Listen as the crew gets really side tracked this episode and for whatever reason they did not care for Andrew 's joke.
This week Andrew picked Ikenfell By; Happy Ray Games. Travel to the magic school of Ikenfell in search of your missing sister. Not everything seems normal in Ikenfell and they all seem to point toward your sister. Lead a group of student witches in this tactical turn based RPG. Listen as Andrew keeps mispronouncing Ikenfell, and you can subtly hear Keith's rage build. Also listen to Keith enrage Liz as he keeps reading lyrics/lazily sing it.
This week Keith picked Doom Eternal, by: ID software. Play the sequel to the hit reboot Doom (2016).
Play the iconic series where you find endless hordes of demons, as you rip and tear your way through this first person shooter. Since this is a Keith pick you know there also has to be a dash of platforming. Ironically doing this podcast with Keith feels like my eternal doom.
This week we played Resident evil 7, By; Capcom. Can you save your wife from the baker family in this first person survival horror game? Can you survive listening to this episode with Keith having the worst audio? What is this, his first time recording? Most people have certain fears, ghost, clowns, children, but for me its awful audio......Thanks Keith
To start of with some creepy games in October we have Oxenfree By; Night School Studios. Uncover the mystery behind the ghost that inhabit a small island. Take control of Alex as you try to figure out the past. Despite its name there are no free oxen, so don't get your hopes up.
Surprisingly Keith picked another platformer. The Touryst By: Shin'en Multimedia. Enjoy your vacation as a tourist. Explore different islands as you uncover the history of them. Enjoy various mini games as you destroy parts of the islands like a typical tourist.
This week Liz pick Spiritfarer By: Thunder Lotus Studios. Help guides spirit into the afterlife in this 2D platformer/Base management game. Get all sorts of feels as you achieve victory through the power of hugs. Hear various animals complain to you even though you are literally doing all the work to make them happy to go to the afterlife.
This week Andrew picked Drake Hollow by: Molasses Flood studio. Get transported to the world of the Drakes as you build a safe haven for them and fend off the evil creatures. Also don't get excited if you think this game is spinoff of the hit Nickelodeon show Drake and Josh because Andrew was very disappointed when he found out the truth.
This week Keith picked the roguelike Undermine by; Thorium studios. Play as an endless supply of peasants as you brave the depths of the undermine to uncover the mystery behind the earthquakes. Plus you can rescue some dogs which is always adds points to a game. Always rescue dogs. Unless they are the bitey kind, but still try.
This week was Andrew's pick, and he picked Super Massive's game Man of Medan. Can you keep your survivors alive in this horror narrative filled with spooky ghost and horrifying QTE's? Survive the horror by yourself or grab a couple of friends and play it together. Try not to have anyone killed but It's okay if they all die though according to Keith.
This week Keith surprisingly didn't pick a platformer. Instead he chose Forager By; HopFrog. Forager is a 2D open world adventure game where you collect resources to build your base. The game may have a simple design but you can get lost for hours. Some of us may of struggled a bit more with this game, not pointing fingers...but it was Liz.
This week was a listener poll pick. Which is a blast from the past. Perfect Dark, by: Rare studios. Listen as we try real hard to rate a game over 20 years old. Is it good, bad, or just old? We struggled real hard trying to explain. We also discuss what we would like to see if Microsoft decides to bring back the series. If you also find out when we review old games then maybe you should go to our Facebook or Twitter and cast your vote!
This week Andrew picked West of Dead, by; Upstream Arcade. Survive purgatory in this western style roguelike featuring Ron Pearlman. Can Ron's sultry voice carry this game, or will it be stuck in purgatory. Lets be honest if Terry Crews couldn't do it for Crackdown it's doubtful Ron Pearlman can do it for this.
This week we had a listener pick. Xbox 360 classic Alan Wake, By; Remedy Studio. Take control of the not so lovable Alan Wake in this third person psychological action game. Watch as Alan loses his flashlight and gun EVERY TIME, you would thing he would just attach a rope to them.
This week we played Andrew's pick No Man's Sky By; Hello Games. Explore the galaxy in this resource management survival game. Uncover the mysteries of the universe or just build a little wooden shack and give it a stupid name like Keith did.
This week we all got together and try to stump each other with some random trivia questions. Play along with us and tell us how you did on our Facebook page
This week keith picked Dungeon of the Endless, by; Amplitude studios. Survive various floors in this roguelike tower defense game. Don't let the name fool you, there actually is an end, unless you play endless mode, then the name is a bit more accurate.
This week Liz mistakenly picked Hollow Knight By; Team Cherry. Uncover the dark world of bugs in this 2D souls like action platformer. You may have adopted the darkness but he was born in it.
This week Andrew picked Remnant: From the Ashes by; Gunfire Games. Save humanity from the root in this 3rd person action dungeon crawler. Keith also gets very excited for his "I am Root" joke, and there is also some weird earlobe discusses stuff at the end. We get sidetracked a lot.
This week we played Keith's pick, Minecraft Dungeon By: Mojang Studios and Double Eleven Studios. Explore the world of Minecraft in this top down dungeon crawler. This episode is also sponsored by www.letsgetcheck.com Save 20% off their site of home health test kits with Code: GRABBAG20. To learn more about the male hormone test kits just follow the URL https://letsgetchecked.7no9.net/c/2191850/507335/8695?&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.letsgetchecked.com%2Fhome-male-hormone-test%2F&sharedid=gamepass
This week was a poll pick Yakuza 0 by; Sega studios. Follow the story of two characters as they try to get back into the Yakuza. Fight in the streets of Japan in 1988 in this 3rd person action RPG. This episode is also sponsored by Letsgetchecked.com for more info on male hormone test kits check out https://letsgetchecked.7no9.net/c/2191850/507335/8695?&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.letsgetchecked.com%2Fhome-male-hormone-test%2F&sharedid=gamepass or use our code GRABBAG20 on their entire website for 20% of a home health test kit.
This week we played Frostpunk By; 11 Bit studios. Can you survive as the last city of humanity as the world freezes over in this city management simulator. This episode was sponsored by LetsGetChecked.com visit https://letsgetchecked.7no9.net/c/2191850/507335/8695?&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.letsgetchecked.com%2Fhome-male-hormone-test%2F&sharedid=gamepass and use promo code: GRABBAG20 for 20% off your order!
This week we talked about Plague Tale: Innocence, By Asobo Studios. Follow the story of two young siblings as they try to uncover the mystery behind the plague. Disclaimer: apologize for the weird audio I don't know what happened. Also our baby refused to sleep at the end. Freakin kids.
This week we got another Keith pick. Indivisible By; Lab Zero Games. Try this RPG/platforming hybrid with a unique twist to turn base RPG. Explore the land as your character only chooses to travel in 2D but the citizens of the world can traverse with no problem. Seriously you could just walk around that rock.
This week we played Hinterlands studios game, The Long Dark. See who long you can survive in the Canadian wilderness in this first person survival game. Discover what happened to to the world and your ex-wife in the story mode, but if she's your ex-wife do you really care about what happens to her?
This week we explore Typhoons studios first person platformer, Journey to the Savage Planet. Since this was Keith's pick he decided to take over hosting duties....ha ha duties, does anyone even read these?
This week was Liz's poll pick which was Dead By Daylight, by; Behavior Interactive. Hunt or be hunted in this 4V1 multiplayer hide and seek. While you escape as a survivor or sacrifice your victims as the killer?
This week was Andrew's pick and a listener's request. Outer Worlds By; Obsidian studios. Explore and play the way you want to play in this sci fi RPG.
This week Keith picked Bleeding edge By; Ninja Theory. Team up in this third person objective based hero shooter.
This week Liz did a poll and Shadow of War was chosen. This game is brought to you By; Monolith Productions. Continue the story of Talion as you fight to save the humans of Middle-Earth from Sauron and his orcs. Slowly change the tide of war by dominating your own orcs. Build up an army and assault enemy strongholds.
The wait is over! Ori has returned in this new sequel By; Moon Studios. Prepare to feel all the feels as you play the role of Ori. Restore a broken land as you try to find your lost friend Ku.
This week Keith picked The Gardens Between, By; The Voxel Agents. Travel down memory lane in this time manipulation puzzler.
This week we discuss Liz's pick, Wolfenstein: The New Order By; Machine Games. Fight back in this alternative history where the Nazi's have won the war with advance technology. For more information about our sponsor this episode go to getacregold.com/gamepass
This week was Andrew's pick with Sea Salt by; YCJY games. Play the role of an evil god of the sea in this strategy hybrid. For more information about our sponsor this episode go to getacregold.com/gamepass
This week Keith picked Children of Morta by; Dead Mage. Can you save the world from the corruption in this top down rogue lite? Play as one of six family members as you battle through procedurally generated dungeons, or have a local friend tag along in the fun.
This week Liz picked Minecraft By; Mojang Studios. Let your imagination take over in this survival open world sandbox game, or compete with your friends in a variety of mini games.
This week Andrew pick CD Projekt RED's epic Witcher 3. Follow the tale of Geralt of Rivia as he tries to find his daughter before the wild hunt does.
This week we discussed Keith's pick, Wandersong By; Greg Lobanov, Dumb and Fat Games. Can you save the universe with the power of song? Probably.
This week Liz picked (with the help of listeners) Overcooked 2 By; Team 17 and Ghost Town Games. Join your friends as you franticly dash around the kitchen, cooking up recipes and inevitable yell at each other.
This week was Keith pick with Enter the Gungeon By; Dodge Roll studios and developed by Devolver. Can you survive the gungeon in this rogue like twin stick shooter. Uncover the crazy amount of guns that are littered with pop culture references.
This week was a fan pick from David from California. We did Rage 2 from ID software. Explore this first person post apocalyptical open world with a talking car!
This week we discussed Untitled Goose Game By; House House studios. Can you retrieve the bell in this stealth puzzle game where you wreak havoc on a little village.
As we close out the year we decided to talk about the games we have played and what some of our favorites were.
This week we stumble our way through Liz's pick. Human: Fall flat, By; No Brakes Game. Travel across various worlds as you try to solve puzzles to get from point A to B.
This week was a listener request from Colton in NC. We played Secret Neighbor by; Tiny Build. Find the keys to the basement in this 5V1 multiplayer game where anyone could be the evil neighbor. Listen to the excitement from Keith as he mostly watches football.
This week we dive into Keith's philosophical puzzle game, The Talos Principle By; Croteam. Don't let the cover art fool you there's not a lot of cats to pet, but there are plenty of puzzles to solve.
This week we go over Andrew's pick. State of Decay 2 By; Undead Labs. Can you survive in this third person zombie apocalypses?
This week Keith picked Afterparty By; Night School studio. Can you escape out of hell by beating satan in drinking games? Follow the story of Milo and Lola as they try to return to their lives back on earth.
What do you get when you let Keith host, and Andrew and Liz drink way to much...One weird episode. This week we discuss Liz's pick Yooka-Laylee By; Playtonic. How does the spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie live up to its roots?
This week was Andrew's pick and he decided to roll the Game Pass random dice, which came up Bomber Crew By; Runner Duck. Take command of a WWII bomber as you try to complete a mission, and try to have your crew return home safely.
This week was Keith's pick. Yoku's Island Express By; Villa Gorilla. Bounce around the island in this 2nd pinball platformer.
This week we discussed Liz's pick of Astroneer By; System Era Softworks. Explore the galaxy and build your base in this sandbox adventure game.
This week was Andrew's pick. Gears 5 By; Coalition Studios. We discuss if it is possible to just jump in this game with no prior experience or will you be completely lost?
This week we talk Keith's pick. Dead Cells By; Motion Twin studios. Fun fact this episode has the shortest time to the first argument. Can you survive in this 2D rogue like?
This week was Liz's pick with Blair Witch by; Blooper studios. Some of us actually really enjoyed this game, others however did not. Can you survive in the woods?
We are doing a trivia night hosted by non other then Liz the noob. Who comes out on top Andrew or Keith?
This week we explore a strange new world with Keith's pick, Monster Hunter: World By; Capcom
This week was Andrew's pick with Slay the Spire By; Mega Crit studios. How far can you go in the rogue-like card game.
This week was Liz's pick, Old Man's Journey, By; Broken Rules. Take a trip down memory lane in this casual puzzle game.
This week we are doing something a little different. We want to give a quick biography on our history as gamers.
This week was Andrew's pick with Just Cause 4 By; Avalanche Studios. Grapple and fly through the air in this third person action game.
This week Liz picked My Time at Portia, by; Pathea. Help rebuild your father's old workshop to its former glory. In this 3rd person builder sim.
This week was a pick from our fan Curtis! Outer Wilds, by; Mobius studios. Learn the mysteries of your universe in this space exploration game.
This week was Keith's pick. Moonlighter, By; Digital Sun. Manage your store during the day and survive the dungeons at night in this dungeon crawler.
This week was Andrew's pick. Void Bastards By; Blue Manchu. Can you survive the nebula in this first person rogue-like?
This week Liz's pick was Thimbleweed Park, By; Terrible Toybox. Can you unravel the mystery behind the murder?
This week we talk about Keith's pick. Full Metal Furies By; Cellar Door Studios. Grab your friends and enjoy this 2D side scroller beat em up.
This week was Andrew's pick with Banner Saga By; Stoic studios. Can your caravan survive at the end of the world with this turn based strategy game?
This week was a fan pick. Quantum Break By: Remedy Studios. Does a game/TV show hold up?
This week we discuss Liz's pick. Sea of Thieves By; Rare studios. We discuss how this game progressed into its big one year anniversary patch and what we would like to see in the future.
This week we talk about Keith's pick. Sunset Overdrive By; Insomniac studios. Jump, bounce, and glide your way through the Awesomepocalypse!
This week was Andrew's pick with Prey By: Arkane Studios. SPOILER WARNING BETWEEN 42-44.
This week we explore Liz's pick, with What Remains of Edith Finch. By: Giant Sparrow. Tell us what theories are about the story.
This week was Keith's pick. Vampyr By; DONTNOD studios. Fill the role of a conflicted doctor who wants to save lives while fighting the urge to drink their blood.
This week was Andrew's pick. Operencia: The Stolen Sun, By; Zen Studios. Could this game be the sleeper hit of the year?
This week was Liz's pick. Graveyard Keeper, by: Lazy Bear Studios. Is it possible for Liz to love this game anymore?
Keith picked a throwback game this week. Kameo from Rare studios. This was a classic Xbox 360 launch game, but the question is does it still hold up?
This week we discuss Andrew's pick. Crackdown 3 by: Sumo studios, featuring the always excited Terry Crews.
This week we discuss Keith's pick. Ori and the blind forest by Moon Studios. Tell us if you think the tree is the real villain.
This week we discussed Andrew's pick, Tomb Raider: Definitive edition; By Crystal Dynamic