The Rumble Pack Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Rumble Pack
The home of epic yarns about the most loved and hated part of video games: characters.
Tune in for new episodes every Monday as best mates Will and Luke dissect games and tackle tantalising topics to determine how characters can make or break games.
Will and Jake continue to discuss the back half of Sekiro, where the going really gets tough. Where does Sekiro rank among their favourite games?
Will is joined by special guest Jake to dive deep into the world of Sekiro, one of the hardest games they've ever played! How did they fare through this grueling journey?
The Pack jumps into another game from one of their favourites developers, Insomniac. Is it another hit? Found out on episode #62!
It's wingardium leviosa, not leviosaaaaaa!!!!!! The Rumble Pack has a chat about the Harry Potter video game, Hogwarts Legacy, as well as the movies and the upcoming TV revival.
Back to Rapture we go for one final time. Did 2K Marin serve up a game worthy of the Bioshock name? Luke and Will discuss exactly that...
Will guides Luke through the fascinating world of Monster Hunter! Using his limited knowledge, he recaps the series gameplay elements, story mechanics and general theming.
Will is heading to the States to attend WrestleMania! What kind of pizza will he eat in New York? And who will leave WrestleMania as the Undisputed Champion??
What kind of culture was popular in 1998? And what video games stole the show and win the guys coveted GOTY award? Find out in this episode of the Rumble Pack Flashback.
The Rumble Pack returns for 2024 with a huge episode featuring many topics including what they've been playing, what they are looking forward to and a look back at last years predictions to see how wrong they were.
After missing 2022, the Rumbly Awards show returns to run back the awards over the last two years! Which games will win the guys coveted 'Overall GOTY' awards, and which games will be honoured as the last two years 'Legacy Game Award' recipients?
After a long and grueling journey, The Rumble Pack finished their playthrough of Resident Evil 5.
It's the year of the Ox and the year of the sequels in 1997, as the Pack work their way through the list of notable games that came out during the year and choose their absolute favourite.
The guys finally got around to playing the controverisal juggernaut that is Cyberpunk 2077. What did they think of their time in Night City?
Will & Luke speak about the weird child of the Batman Arkham series, Origins! Featuring their favourite villians such as Firefly and the Electrocutioner!
This week on The Rumble Pack, the guys speak about one of their favourite games of the year, Resident Evil 4!
Luke takes Will through Ezio's journey from playboy to leader of the brotherhood in this epic episode of The Rumble Pack!
What games came out in the year 1996? And was the Panasonic 3DO's fate sealed? Find out during this episode!
Are they saing boo-urns or boo-Luigi's Mansion...? The Rumble Pack chats about Mario's brother's claim to fame this week, Luigi's Mansion.
Season 2 begins! Will and Luke sit down to have a chat about an assortment of topics including a reflection on their recent top 50s, and the games that have been playing lately.
To celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast, it's Luke's turn to share his personal top 50 games.
Will finally gets his chance to speak from his heart about a series he feels deserves the spotlight! Join The Rumble Pack as they un-pluck the Pikmin series together.
This week on The Rumble Pack Luke leads the gang through the old west once again with Red Dead Redemption 2! Tom is back as a special guest, and Will plays Pokemon Leaf Green in the corner.
Join the Rumble Pack for a round of Mario Party! And by round, we mean talking about all 18 games in the series to some degree...
Well, the time has come. The Rumble Pack speaks about one of the largest video game franchises in all of human existence... Call of Duty. What thoughts might they have?
In this second edition of the Rumble Pack Flashback, the guys dive into the top games of the year 1995 and discuss how they felt about the gaming landscape as 1 year olds.
Dive into the action-packed world of Titanfall on this week's episode of The Rumble Pack! The guys explore the series thrilling gameplay, innovative mechanics, and the legacy of these iconic video games.
Step into a time-traveling adventure with the first Rumble Pack Flashback! Starting with the year of the guys birth, 1994.
It's time for the other Spider-Man! The Rumble Pack chats about Spider-Man Miles Morales and it's launch alongside the PS5. But wait, there's more! The guys take part in the 2nd ever RUMBLE, and have a race on Need for Speed Underground 2.
The Rumble Pack has a chat about one of the A-listers of comic stories, Spider-Man. More specifically, his latest game for PlayStation 4!
The Doctor arrives to interview Will. What secrets will he uncover from inside that large head?
Part B?!?! Thats crazy. Listen to hear the guys thoughts on the back half of the game, plus reveal all spoilers for the ending!
The Rumble Pack talks one of their favourite games... Bioshock Infinite! In this surprise two-parter, the guys chat about the story, characters, themes, and their history with the Bioshock franchise.
Free for All returns with a boat-load of topics and plenty of laughs. Stay tuned until the end for the first edition of The Rumble! Where the guys face each other in one on one competition in whatever games they pick off the shelf!
Will takes Luke through 'The Great Journey' of the Halo series while the boys reminisce about their time with the games.
The Rumble Pack watched Wrestlemania! See what the guys thought about big meaty men slapping meat.
The Rumble Pack went to dinner and a movie! Here their thoughts on the Mario movie, and how many references did Will find throughout?
Time for the Rumble Pack to discuss Xbox's flagship series, Halo! Starting with Halo 1, the boys begin their journey through the legendary trilogy.
Will felt like reminiscing about his favourite games console so he brought Luke to the studio to chat his ears off about it. What will Nintendo do next? The Rumble Pack discusses...
Part B of our two-part Gears of War episode! Can Luke answer one of the spiciest burning questions in the show's history? The odds are low...but listen to find out!
Gear up for an epic two-parter about one of the Xbox's grand slams: Gears of War - one of Luke's favourite series growing up and Will's newly found love interest.
The Rumble Pack returns to it's roots with a discussion about the Resident Evil 2 REmake from 2019 and also other things! Luke brings some topics to the table and Will takes part in the conversation as best as he can.
...and now the Rumble Pack predicts the year of gaming ahead with sure to be very mixed results. Who will you side with? Have the boys lost their minds? Only time will tell...
The Rumble Pack is back together to discuss their most recently completed game, God of War Ragnarok. How did the pair find the game? And how is Luke feeling after last week's shock solo episode?! Find out on this week's Rumble Pack.
There's a lot of good looking video games launching in 2023. Which should we keep an eye on? The boy discusses his thoughts.
After revisiting Kanto in Generation I, it's time the boys dive into the Johto region and discuss why it remains their favourite generation of Pokémon to this day. Who will be their top 10 if this generation?
The boys are finally back! After a hiatus, Will and Luke have come back to the studio to talk about where they've been, the games they've been playing and what they are looking forward to.
A tale as old as time, Mario sets out to save Peach from Bowser in this charming gem that has aged like a fine wine.
Join the fellowship as Will and Luke simply walk into Mordor in this innovative 2014 action-adventure about a man and his wraith.
Will and Luke discuss this colourful Ubisoft classic that re-awakened their passion for platformers back in 2015.
Will and Luke discuss their most anticipated games of 2022, and make some bold predictions to ring in the new year.
It's time to reflect on 2021 as Will and Luke announce their best of the best in this inaugural Rumbly Awards ceremony.
Will, Luke and Jake get to the real nitty-gritty of this wonderful narrative and one of the greatest plot twists of all-time. Big spoilers ahead!
Take the dive into Rapture as Will, Luke and fellow Bioshock super fan, Jake, look at the first half of Irrational Games' masterpiece under the sea.
Head back to where it all began as Will and Luke revisit the medieval Holy Lands in this game-changing Ubisoft action-adventure.
Will schools Luke on Nintendo's space-trotting, alien-blasting 2D journey of Samus Aran that began in 1986.
Will and Luke rave about the new heroes that have come to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For every existing video game hero, there are numerous villains trying to thwart their righteous quest - Will and Luke take a look at what separates the strong from the bad.
It's time to take a look at Rare's powerhouse platformer and all of its laughs, dorky characters and classic dialogue which have ensured it is as fun to play now as it was in 1998.
Will and Luke return to game discussion in Force to take a look at this truly rich and satisfying Jedi simulation experience by Respawn Entertainment and EA Games.
Join Will and Luke as they return to catch up on what they’ve been playing, what games they’re looking forward to, Will’s substantial backlog and Luke's little hissy fit about all things open beta and why he thinks they’re killing the fun factor in the video game industry.
It was 10.30pm on a Thursday night when Will decided he wanted to ramble about one of his favourite party games, Wii Sports. Luke listened out of respect.
Will and Luke reflect on the first chapter of their World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) title match journey (1996-2000), including superstars Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock and the beginning of the fabled Attitude Era!
Will and Luke rank one of their collective favourite game series together from 1 to 6 and learn a little bit about each other along the way.
Gaming's First Lady is the focus in this episode as Will and Luke take a look at Crystal Dynamics' wonderfully crafted and edgy reboot of Lara Croft that kicked off with 2013's 'Tomb Raider'.
Learn about Will and Luke's love lives with the iconic Nintendo 64 console - from their favourite games and characters, first impressions, moments and memories, to their opinions on the strangest controller ever made.
In this special bonus episode, the boys reveal their individual Top 5 favourite multiplayer shooters, including some underrated surprises.
It's time to rumble as Will and Luke talk about what makes for a great fight against video-game villains, including some of the greatest battles they've come across.
In Part B, it is time to discuss the incredible villains, boss battles, plot twists and epic conclusion that make Arkham City's narrative a masterpiece.
In Part A of this mega episode, learn why Will and Luke believe the Caped Crusader's thrilling night in Arkham City super-prison makes for one of greatest games of all-time.
'The Simpsons' superfan Will runs riot as the boys look at this hilarious and whacky 2003 action-adventure spin on the life and times of Springfield's first family.
Will and Luke give their thoughts on the latest events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Learn what all the fuss is about as Will and Luke delve into the magical complexity of Geralt of Rivia's epic 2015 journey by CD Projekt Red.
Come on a voyage into space to discover the gruesome wonder and chilling atmosphere of the USG Ishimura in this survival-horror hit.
In the first ever IndieRumble, Will and Luke take a look at this charming and relaxing underground hit series by Swedish indie developer, Image & Form Games.
Time to get carried away with some random topics as Luke shares his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch and Will reveals his hopes of what 2022's Hogwarts Legacy may look like...plus much more!
Saddle up and come for a ride through the Wild West as Luke explains to Will why outlaw John Marston's journey is one of the finest stories ever told.
Come grind some rails and blow stuff up in this kooky escape from Sunset City: where hilarious chaos reigns, everything is ridiculous and the fourth-wall doesn't exist.
With environment always considered a significant character in video games, Will and Luke take a look at some of the more notable ecosystems they have immersed themselves in along their journey.
As Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart takes the world by storm, the Pack rewind a bit to visit the dynamic duo's exceptional beginnings and more recent reimagining.
For this bonus episode, Will's big brother Tom stuck around to chat about his gaming journey, Super Mario Maker and the brothers' shared hopes for a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel.
Take the plunge into a world of insanity as The Rumble Pack revisit the lawless Rook Islands and one of the greatest villains in video game history.
Following on from Episode 10a, Luke, Will and Tom now dissect the next phase of Joel and Ellie's incredibly gripping and tragic struggle, four years after the events of the first game.
In Part A of their very first mega episode, Will and Luke are joined by Will's brother, Tom, to look at the famous journey and evolution of Joel and Ellie in their first gruelling battle for survival.
It's the Week of Will as the resident Nintendo fanatic guides Luke - who has never completed a Zelda game - through this iconic Nintendo 64 3D adventure.
Barnacle Bill and Luke the Legend sail and loot their way through this online multiplayer adventure, recalling some of their fondest and more embarrassing gaming memories.
WHOAH! The Crash Bandicoot Original & N. Sane Trilogy comes under the microscope as the boys look at one of the more colourful and iconic series in gaming.
It's time to visit the magical land of Nibel as Will and Luke discuss the incredibly beautiful and compelling journey of Ori the Spirit Guardian.
In this very first Free For All episode, the fellas chat about whatever they want within the gaming industry and beyond, including what they have been playing, Luke's experience with Naughty Dog's The Last of Us: Part 2 and their thoughts on Godzilla vs Kong.
In this bonus episode, the boys vent their SPOILER-FULL thoughts on the recently released Marvel Studios television shows that are available now on Disney+.
This week the boys head to Kanto to chat about the early days of a franchise that shaped their gaming journey as much as any - Pokémon: Generation 1. Tune in as Will and Luke blast their way through Pokémon Blue, Red and Yellow from the original Nintendo Game Boy, as well as the animated TV series - including their Top 10 Pokémon from that generation.
Will and Luke head down Nostalgia Lane to spin and flip their way through this cracking yarn about a group of the most loveable characters in video game history - from Mario to Crash Bandicoot to Master Chief - it's Mascot Madness! Plus, the boys put The Kraken Black Spiced Rum to the test.
In episode two of The Rumble Pack Podcast, the boys take a glide through the maniacal madhouse of villainy that is Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham Asylum.
Welcome to The Rumble Pack Podcast! In this very first episode, we have a chat about our love lives with video games before taking a look at the weird and whacky character of Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 (2020) – the remake of the classic Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999). Not only that, we review Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum!