The Story Mode Podcast

Episode 173: The 99% TOTK Spoilercast and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:51:53 +0000

This week Simon, Joel and Kyran have to tip-toe around total spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom because Jesse hasn't quite finished the game! (he blames terrible game design, but it is clearly a skill issue). Join us as we discuss the absolute brilliance of one of the games of a generation and announce some big news for Story Mode!

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Episode 172: Social Media Showdown!

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:05:26 +0000

Threads, the newest social media platform, has absolutely dominated Jesse's time lately, and as a result, he has dragged Clarky and Simon into the studio to one and for all decide on the best social media platform.

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Episode 171: Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory: A Succession Retrospective

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:06:44 +0000

Buckle up, F**ckleheads! This week Jesse, Joel and Keelan Roy sit down to discuss one of the greatest shows in modern times, Succession, from inter-family politics and the machinations of the corporate machine to 'L to the OG' and Jesse's love for Shiv Roy

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Episode 170: The Final Fantasy Fanzone ft Sophie

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:46:33 +0000

It's a foursome of fantastical Final Fantasy fandom and frivolity this week, with Jesse, Simon, and Kyran joined by FF superfan Sophie to discuss the latest entry into the franchise. Is Final Fantasy 16 everything we hoped for, or does it stray too far from its legacy?

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Episode 169: The Mid-Year Draft

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:31:24 +0000

In this episode, the crew looks back at the first half of 2023 by reviewing their winners and losers so far in the Story Mode Draft and choosing the movies and games they hope to drag them over the finish line!

There is also a lot of Avatar talk cos Joel loves Avatar.

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Episode 168: The Spectacular Starfield Showcase

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:26:47 +0000

It's a packed house this week, with Jesse, Simon, Keelan, Kyran and Joel getting together to go through the absolutely banging Microsoft showcase, from Fable to whatever the heck Metaphor: Re Fantazio is. We also take a deep dive into Bethesda's Starfield and discuss if there is a big GOTY contender on the horizon.

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Episode 167: Across The StreetFighterVerse

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:24:05 +0000

There may only be two hosts, but that doesn't mean there aren't some huge topics to discuss! This week Jesse has been ducking and weaving (and falling in love with Cammy) in Street Fighter 6, and Joel is absolutely enamoured with the celebration of creativity that is Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse

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Episode 166: This Podcast Is Digital Only To Reduce Costs

Tue, 30 May 2023 06:20:43 +0000

This week Jesse feels sorry for the poor, unfortunate souls who can't see the joy in the new Little Mermaid film, Kyran swings into action to give his thoughts on the upcoming Spider-Man 2, and Keelan makes his return to answer the age-old question: physical or digital?

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Episode 165: Writer's Strike Force!

Wed, 24 May 2023 06:51:38 +0000

On the podcast this week Joel talks about the heroic Ronald Gladden from Jury Duty, Brod explains the ins and outs of the writer's strike, Jesse is enthralled with the stupidity of Fast X, and we suffer through the idea of an AI-created podcast.

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Episode 164: Cheers Of The Kingdom

Tue, 16 May 2023 08:33:08 +0000

This week Simon, Kyran and a very sick Jesse get together to discuss their early impressions of The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of the Kingdom, from Link's bonkers new powers and the game's incredible musical score, and ask the question: is this the greatest game ever made?

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Episode 163: The Legend of Zelda: A Look at the Past ft. Sophie

Wed, 10 May 2023 01:27:53 +0000

This week Jesse, SImon, Kyran and special guest Sophie gather 'round to celebrate the best parts of The Legend Of Zelda franchise, including the best bosses, weapons, items, and overall game. We also touch upon all of the creepy little perverts that appear in these games. (Please excuse any tech issues on this episode, we had a few Bokoblins in the gears)

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Episode 162: Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3 SPOILERCAST

Sun, 07 May 2023 07:52:42 +0000

In a bonus Spoilercast episode, join Jesse, Broderick and Joel as they share their thoughts on the final entry in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, and discuss if this film sees the Guardians fly into the forever and beautiful sky or if it's just another chapter in the MCUs downward spiral.

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Episode 161: Beau Should Be Afraid

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:14:18 +0000

This week Simon shares some fun facts and muses on how we enjoy games, Kyran hates an entire planet in Jedi Survivor, and Jesse starts fights with Ari Aster and the wider PC gaming community.

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Episode 160: Big Fat Quiz Of the Weak

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:27:15 +0000

This week Jesse dons his quizmaster hat to push Brod and Simon to their limits! How will the duo fare when having to decipher some of the most deranged user-submitted reviews covering games, movies and a little in-between?

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Episode 159: RE4 Spoilercast Any% ft Josh Ennor

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:44:29 +0000

This week Kyran and Jesse are joined by one of Australia's up-and-coming speedrunning kings, the wonderful Josh Ennor, to discuss the incredible Resident Evil 4 remake, solve Rubix cubes, drink olive-flavoured Pepsi and wonder if a centipede'd man will ever live a normal life.

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Episode 158: A Mario Divided

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:12:15 +0000

Get ready for some spicy opinions this week as Simon, Joel, Jesse, Broderick and Kyran are sucked into the Podcast Kingdom to discuss the fun-filled Dunegons and Dragons film, the need for Disney to cut the Skywalker umbilical cord, and share their....uhh...strong thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wa-hoo, indeed!

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Episode 157: Funeral For A FriE3nd

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:46:48 +0000

It's a packed house this week with Simon, Jesse, and Joel joined by Broderick Gordes from Hunting Seasons and Clarky from Jock Reynolds to celebrate the newest trailer for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and commiserate the likely death of E3.

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Episode 156: John Wick Is F***ing Sick!

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:35:50 +0000

In an action-packed episode, Simon, Jesse, and Kyran come out all guns blazing to discuss the demise of the WiiU eshop, the blistering highs of John Wick 4 and the absolute masterpiece that is the Resident Evil 4 remake.

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Episode 155: The One With Three Old Men Discussing Music

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:22:47 +0000

We used to be with it, but then they changed what 'it' was. Now what we are with isn't 'it', and what's 'it' seems weird and scary to us, and it'll happen to you, too! This week Chris, Joel and Jesse show their age to complain about the modern state of live music, the terrible new ticket pricing structures and relive the Soundwave glory days.

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Episode 154: The Last Of Us Spoilercast (ft Broderick Gordes)

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:04:07 +0000

SPOILER WARNING! With HBO's The Last Of Us wrapping up this week Jesse and Broderick take time to discuss the entire first series, from the impeccable casting and acting to the differences between the show and the game, their minor gripes, and hopes for Part 2!

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Episode 153: Cocaine Grogu

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:17:23 +0000

On the podcast this week, Joel, Jesse and Felix discuss Cocaine Bear and other drug-fuelled animals, the first episode of season three of The Mandolorian, and rant about the current state of the Star Wars franchise.

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Episode 152: Dinosaur Kisses

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:15:10 +0000

On the podcast this week, Simon falls head over heels for Octopath Traveller 2, Kyran is bursting at the seams for Resident Evil 4, Jesse tries (and fails) to convince himself to buy a PSVR2, and Joel is disappointed that Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game is looking more Ayer and less Gunn (sorry, Brod!)

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Episode 151: Quantumania-mania (ft Broderick Gordes)

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:53:00 +0000

It's Quantumaniamania this week on the podcast as Broderick Gordes from Hunting Seasons joins Joel and Jesse to share spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest Ant-Man and discuss the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

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Episode 150: The One With Dominic Toretto

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:03:09 +0000

Somehow we have made it to 150 episodes, and to celebrate, the world gave us a bunch of big new trailers to discuss (some may say it was due to the Superbowl, but don't believe them). Join Jesse, Si, Keelan, Joel and Kyran as they pick fights with Marvel actors, discuss the paradoxical Flash trailer and travel down the long road that is the Fast and Furious franchise - and keep an ear out for our special guests!

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Episode 149: M. Night, Sweet Dreams (ft Broderick Gordes)

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:05:13 +0000

This week we are joined by someone who actually knows what they're talking about, the brilliant Broderick Gordes from the Hunting Seasons podcast, to discuss the mesmerizing first three episodes of HBO's The Last of Us. We also get into the career of M.Night Shyamalan and compile the official and undisputed rankings of all of the films in the MNSCU (M.Night Shyamalan Cinematic Universe)

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Episode 148: In Space, No One Can Hear You Miss A Beat

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:10:50 +0000

This week Jesse celebrates a bumper crop of new music that hit his ears in January, from Fall Out Boy to Sleep Token, Joel gets lost in the rhythm of the brilliant Hi-Fi Rush, and Kyran braves the darkest corners of space with his Dead Space thoughts.

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Episode 147: The Story Mode Fantasy Draft

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:07:18 +0000

This week we gamified games and movieified movies to create the first annual Story Mode Fantasy Draft! Join us as we build our teams, get increasingly stressed and begin the competition to see who wins $100 worth of random Avatar 2: The Way of Water loot.

Game on!

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Episode 146: The Wick, The Winnie and The Wonka

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:24:44 +0000

We are back with a new look (but the same nonsense!). In this episode, Felix gets killed, Simon acknowledges Perth's flaws, Jesse wants to fight Willy Wonka in a car park, and Joel wears comfortable briefs.

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Episode 145: The Story Mode Awards 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:23:18 +0000

In an absolute monster of a podcast to end 2022, join the crew as we debate, vote for and celebrate some of the most noteworthy games of 2022 in categories such as Best indie, Best Score, Biggest Surprise and, of course, the Story Mode Gaming Game of the Year.

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Episode 144: World Premiere

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:00:13 +0000

The 2022 Game Awards has come and gone, and now it is time for Jesse, Kyran and Joel to dig into some of the biggest announcements! This week we sit down to discuss the horniness of Hades 2, the magnificent mechs of Armoured Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and whatever the hell DS2 is.

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Episode 143: Duck, Dip, Dive and Attempt to Dodge

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:26:26 +0000

This week join Jesse, Kyran and Joel as they party with Cocaine Bear, get de-aged with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and prepare for heartbreak with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We also share our impressions of The Callisto Protocol (spoiler: oooooft!)

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Episode 142: Pokemon Let's GO....And Make A Better Game

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The gruesome twosome is back together! Join Jesse and Lawn as they tear apart what makes a Pokemon game a Pokemon game and rebuild it from the ground up. New locations, new starters, new pointless gimmicks - welcome to Pokemon Opal

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Episode 141: All The Pokemon Are Buggy Type

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:30:00 +0000

This week Kyran, Jesse and Si have begun their adventures in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, exploring the wonders of the Paldea region and clipping through countless textures. Join us as we discuss the somewhat controversial entry in the franchise, from its thoroughly enjoyable open world to its abysmal performance issues

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Episode 140: STÖRYMÖDEFELHEIM

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:46:18 +0000

Join us this week as Kyran fawns over Elden Ring's Melania...again, Joel tells us where Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sits in the Phase 4 rankings, and Jesse traverses the nine realms to share his (relatively) spoiler-free thoughts on God of War Ragnarok.

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Episode 139: Overdosed, Overpriced and Over It

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In another packed episode, join Jesse, Si, Kyran and Joel as they discuss the potential Kojima leaks, the outrageous PSVR2 pricing and the big problem Sony is facing with the revamped PS Plus model.

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Episode 138: The 2022 Halloween Quiz Show

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Join us as we celebrate the spookiest of days by pitting Kyran and Joel against Keelan and Simon in a battle of wits orchestrated by quizmaster Jesse.

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Episode 137: Silent Hilling In The Name Of

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:30:00 +0000

This week, on the episode Kyran was born to star in, we visit Silent Hill, Simon gets hype for Final Fantasy XVI, Joel is wary of chainsaws in Resident Evil and Jesse loudly announces his pee schedule

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Episode 136: Metal PAX Rising: Revengeance

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0000

The post-PAX exhaustion lasts much longer once you've passed 30! Join Jesse. Kyran, Joel and the ghost of Felix as they share their PAX 2022 war stories, and dive into some of the incredible indie titles they played as part of PAX Rising

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Episode 135: Karl Urban Chaos - Live from PAX AUS 2022

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:26:57 +0000

Coming at you hot from the Audio Technica booth on the PAX AUS 2022 show floor, Jesse, Joel, Felix, Kyran, and Simon sit down to discuss all things battle royale and brainstorm the next big game to take the genre by storm

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Episode 134: Tromboner

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

On the podcast this week Joel rips through demons in Metal: Hellsinger, Jesse believes in Ted Lasso coming to FIFA, Simon drools over Octopath Traveler 2 and we all toot to the tune of a terrific trombone.

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Episode 133: Link, Leaks & Leviathans

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0000

How did a random week in September become the busiest time in gaming news this year?! Join Simon, Joel and Jesse as they boil down a huge amount of news into three major topics: the great GTA VI leak of 2022, the wonderous new God of War: Ragnarok trailer, and the name reveal for the next Zelda game (though we keep calling it BOTW 2)

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Episode 132: WTF is Assassins Creed Infinity?!

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:30:00 +0000

This week, Jesse, Joel and Felix go through some of the big news to come out of the Ubisoft Forward, and Disney/Marvel showcases, from fighting big squiggly Wigglers in Mario Rabbids: Sparks of Hope to Amy Hennig's epic new superhero game. We also try to make sense of Assassin's Creed's bizarre new direction

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Episode 131: The Galadriel Fancast

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Ah, the episode that almost killed Jesse.

Between the coughing and spluttering this week, Jesse, Kyran, and Felix discuss Rings of Power, how to start Destiny as a new player, the new Assassins Creed leaks and give their thoughts on The Last Of Us Part 1

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Episode 130: This Is A Pinocchio Podcast Now

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0000

On the show this week, Jesse, Joel and Felix discuss some of the big Gamescom 2022 announcements, including the fancy new Duelsense Edge, Dead Island 2's resurrection, the unexpected majesty of Where Winds Meet and the baffling lore of Lies of P

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Episode 129: Saints and Singers

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:30:00 +0000

On the show this week, Jesse and Simon are joined by our good friend Joel to discuss the premiere of House of the Dragon, round up the first wave of Saints Row reviews and become obsessed with the banging tunes coming out of We Are OFK

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Episode 128: Great, Jesse's a Cult Leader Now

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Ye of wandering faith, gather close, as we shall bring light to your growing darkness and show you the truth of The Lamb!

This week, Jesse finally gets his wish to lead an occult cult in Massive Monster's Cult of the Lamb! On top of that, Felix tries his best to explain the inky madness of Splatoon, and Simon is mad at Pokemon-related news - but not as mad as he usually is!

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Episode 127: The Year Of The Century!

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0000

On the show this week, Joel from Dialogue Options joins Felix, Jesse and Simon to go through each year between 2000 and 2022 to decide once and for all which year had the best games!

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Episode 126: Bears, Backbones and Brawlers

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0000

On the show this week, Felix talks about the adorable Bear and Breakfast, Keelan is keen on the officially licensed Playstation Backbone, Jesse is shocked at how good Multiverses is, and we try and work out what Rockstar's new direction means for Grand Theft Auto VI

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Episode 125: Orange Cats and Black Panthers ft Joel

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

On the podcast this week, we are joined by our buddy Joel to discuss the huge new phases for the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Jesse and Simon go to war over the new Skate game, and we all fall in love with a magnificent cat

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Episode 124: Fallout Boys ft Damo

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0000

War may never change, but Fallout sure has! This week we pull our good friend Damo (@DamoSC) out of the vault to discuss the legendary Fallout franchise, from its role-playing roots to its various spin-offs and online misadventures

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Episode 123: Monsters, Scammers and Pirates

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Covid be damned, we are back, baby! This week Jesse, Simon and Felix discuss Monster Hunter (again!), the stupidity of a crypto-console, E3 returning from the dead, and dissect the Skull and Bones gameplay reveal.

Turns out, Felix and Simon know very little about the pirate life

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Episode 122: Fantasy, Finally! ft. Clarky and Kyran

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000

We have let the Final Fantasy news build for a few weeks now, but in this episode, we let the floodgates open. Final Fantasy superfans Kyran (Dialogue Options) and Clarky (Jock Reynolds) join us to discuss the Crisis Core remake, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Final Fantasy XVI and the pros and cons of excessive Ribena consumption.

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Episode 121: The Keigh-3 Clean-Up

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000

We may still be amid this weird month of gaming news and announcements, but it's not too early to take stock and look into a few stories that past us by. This week Si, Jesse and Keelan go through six announcements that caught their eye from the Xbox Design Lab and Ark re-ports to the gorgeous Silksong and The Last of Us Part 1

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Episode 120: Non-E3 E3-Week Pt2: Starfield, Sunbreak and Sexy Leon Kennedy ft. JoelyMac

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Keigh-3 keeps on rolling out the big news, so we are shoving some bonus episodes in your ear holes. We are joined by Dialogue Options' Joel to discuss some further Starfield reveals, Resident Evil 4 and Village DLC, and the new Monster Hunter DLC, Sunbreak

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Episode 119: Non-E3 E3-Week Pt1: Xbox & Bethesda

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Xbox took to the stage this week to show off what will be playable in the next 12 months, but are we impressed? This week Jesse, Keels and Si sink their teeth into Redfall, Diablo IV, Forza and of course, Starfield

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Episode 118: Lechonk If You're Horny ft. Clarky

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Do you smell that? It's non-E3 E3-season, baby! To help us get through a stacked week of gaming news, we welcome Jock Reynolds' Clarky, who joins Jesse, Si and Keelan to discuss the Sonic Frontier gameplay reveal, new chonky Pokemon and all of the big State of Play news including Final Fantasy XVI and Street Fighter 6!

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Episode 117: Microsoft's Marvel Mistake

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Pop open a bottle of Faygo (ew) and kick back as this week we discuss Microsoft saying no to Marvel, TCL's apparent Generation 9.5 leak and fan-cast the upcoming God of War and Horizon: Zero Dawn TV series.

PS: We apologise for all the MORBIUS jokes

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Episode 116: PS Pluses and Minuses

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:45:00 +0000

Keelan, Jesse and Si are back to discuss a massive week of news! After breaking the PS Plus news mid-podcast last week, we can finally sit down and digest what Playstation is offering with its new tiered system! We're also pleasantly surprised by Multiversus and wonder what Death Stranding 2 may look like.

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Episode 115: Did Red Hood Kill Simon?

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:30:00 +0000

This week Felix makes his podcast debut, joining Jesse, Keelan and the mysteriously disappeared Simon to discuss the Nintendo Indie Showcase, Bethesda delays and the new PS Plus offerings. We also examine the disappointing gameplay reveal for WB's Gotham Knights.

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Episode 114: Lego and Lightsabers

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:30:00 +0000

It was a bit of a quiet week in gaming news, but never fear; we always have nonsense to discuss! This week Jesse talks about the Lego Horizon Zero Dawn Tallneck kit, Simon is excited to see what the Hitman 3 Freelance mode is all about, and Keelan shares his thoughts on what he wants from Fallen Order 2

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Episode 113: Rad Lads Talk Bad Ads?

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:30:00 +0000

This week it's a jam-packed episode with Jesse, Keelan and Si picking apart Embracer's acquisition of Square Enix's western arm and what that means for some beloved franchises, predicting what may happen at the Xbox Bethesda Showcase and debating the pros and cons of advertising in video games.

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Episode 112: Drag Me To Bullet Hell!

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Bullet-time. SHMUPS. Manic Shooters. Call them what you want; they are a ton of fun! Join Simon, Jesse and Keelan as they dive into a lesser-known and often under-appreciated gaming genre, from Resogun to Geometry Wars and its implementation in modern titles like Returnal.

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Episode 111: Let Them Solo Her!

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0000

In a Simon-less episode this week, Jesse and Keelan talk EVEN MORE Elden Ring, the confusion surrounding Kojima and PlayStation Studios, and what they expect of Season 2 of Halo Infinite

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Episode 110: A Look Back At GTAV

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0000

On a special retrospective episode this week Jesse, Si and Keelan discuss the launch and legacy of the most successful piece of media of all time, Grand Theft Auto V, sharing thoughts on the three protagonists, heists, Online and everything that made Los Santos so incredible.

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Episode 109: Three Tiers For Pink Spheres

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0000

On the show this week, Jesse is psyched for Fortnite's new no-build mode, Simon plays with a pink alien ball, and Keelan breaks down the new three-tier PSPlus platform and what it means for Australian gamers.

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Episode 108: Witchers and Spartans

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000

On the show this week, Keelan has finally bent the knee to the all-powerful Elden Ring and is keen to share his thoughts, Jesse and Simon wonder what The Witcher 4 may look like, and we all enjoy the Halo TV series far more than we expected

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Episode 107: Review Quiz 2: 2 Quiz 2 Furious

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Simon pops on his quizmaster hat to put Jesse and Keelan through their paces, challenging them to pick the game from its bizarre user review - it's the return of the Review Quiz!

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Episode 106: March State Of Play

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Simon, Jesse and Keelan work their way through each game shown during Sony's Japanese developer-centric March State of play, from the return of Returnal to the amorphous blob of new Square Enix titles. We also share our opinions on the new Stranger of Paradise's CHAOS KILLING new demo

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Episode 105: Holding Out For Some Heroes

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000

While comic book heroes have taken over the silver screen, video games based on superheroes have been far more divisive - so let's fix that. This week Jesse, Si and Keelan put their humidity-addled brains together to pitch their dream superhero games from a Planet Hulk arena brawler to the creation of the Marvel Gaming Universe

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Episode 104: Violet, Scarlet and Tarnished

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000

This week Jesse, Si and Keelan are joined by Dialogue Options' Kyran Morrison to discuss the adorable new Pokemon starters trio and what we want from the upcoming new games, Scarlet and Violet. We also gush about what may be the most glorious game released in the last few years, Elden Ring.

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Episode 103: Horizon Forbidden Best?

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Lachie makes his Story Mode podcast debut this week, joining Jesse, Si, and Keelan to share his fighting game knowledge with us and get hype over the Street Fighter 6 reveal trailer. We also share our relatively spoiler-free early impressions of Horizon Forbidden West

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Episode 102: Mouthful Mode!

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 was jam-packed with goodness, so join Jesse, Si and Keelan as they pick through the biggest announcements, including Splatoon 3, Xenoblade Chronicles and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

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Episode 101: Bungie, Bugattis and Basculegion!

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:30:00 +0000

In a slightly revamped podcast format, Jesse, Si and Keelan get into yet another acquisition with Sony gobbling up Bungie. PlayStation shows off 33-minutes of sweet Gran Turismo action, and we ask: is Pokemon Legends Arceus the best Pokemon game ever made?

Sony buys Bungie: 00:05:53

Gran Turismo 7: 00:20:42

Pokemon Legends Arceus: 00:38:42

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Episode 100: Gaming's Next Top Mascot

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Sit down, Mario! Master Chief, don't let the door hit you on the way out! We need new mascots! In celebration of our 100th episode, Si, Jesse, and Keelan are putting a bunch of hopeful mascots-in-waiting through their paces to see who will be Gaming's Next Top Mascot!

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Episode 99: Microsoft's Cash-Splash Bonanza!

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:30:00 +0000

It's a staggeringly big week of news with Microsoft buying out Activision/Blizzard in the biggest acquisition in gaming history, so buckle up and join the Story Mode crew as they try to make sense of what this means for gamers and how this will redefine the gaming landscape.

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Episode 98: INDIEPALOOZA 2022! ft Dialogue Options

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:30:00 +0000

When you want to get through the bundles of incredible indie titles dropping in 2022, you call in the experts! This week we are lucky enough to be joined by Joel and Kyran, the handsome devils from Dialogue Options, to discuss 11 of the most hype indies of the year, from the punk-rock hype fest of Unbeatable to the moral quandaries of Broken Roads.

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Episode 97: 10 OTHER Games Dropping In 2022

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Everyone's all 'God Of War: Ragnarok This' and 'Yet-To-Be-Titled Breath of the Wild Sequel That', so this week we are focusing on ten games that may not be front and centre of gamer's minds but certainly shouldn't be ignored. From getting older and wiser and Sifu to the deck building of Midnight Suns, join the Story Mode crew as we go through the creamy middle-tier of 2022 titles.

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Episode 96: The Story Mode Gaming Awards 2021

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:30:00 +0000

We are putting a lid on 2021 (tightly, so the demons stay there) with our annual, fan-voted Story Mode Gaming Awards! Grab something from the top shelf, put on one of these tuxedo t-shirts and tune in to find out which games stood above the rest in several categories - including our prestigious GOTY!

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Episode 95: 2021 PT 2: Make It Stop, Please!

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:30:00 +0000

In part 2 of our yearly breakdown, we look through the major events from July through to December, and oh boy...it was a lot. From the countless horror stories stemming from the years of abuse at Activision/Blizzard, to the Halo release and myriad delays, join us as we wade through the murky ooze that was 2021 video games.

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Episode 94: A Cathartic Burning of 2021: January to June

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Join the Story Mode crew as we break down the year in video games. In part one, we go through the first half of the year, from tall vampire mums to cross-dimensional adventures and E3

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Episode 93: Endwalker and Escharum

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Well, last week was just a tad busy! Join the crew as they wrap up on the Game Awards and some of the big games shown off, share their thoughts on the Halo campaign from the point of view of a noob and a pro, and Simon shares his thoughts on the latest Final Fantasy XIV update, Endwalker.

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Episode 92: Halo, From The Other Side

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In yet another episode titled with a poor Halo pun, Jesse and Keelan delve into the history of the legendary Halo franchise, from the solid first steps of Combat Evolved to the divisive 343 entries, and everything in-between.

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Episode 91: Guess The Game By A Line Or Two From A User Review!

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Reviews. Sometimes divisive, sometimes illuminating, sometimes...interesting. On a special episode of the podcast, Jesse puts on his quiz hat, leading Si and Keelan in the first-ever game of 'Guess The Game By A Line Or Two From A User Review', where we try and decipher some truly baffling user reviews. Who will come out on top in this battle of titans?! It's a blast!

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Episode 90: Halo, Is It Me You're Looking For?

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:30:00 +0000

This week Jesse and Keelan manage to pull themselves away from the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta long enough to talk about how good it is, Si shares his thoughts on the Game Awards nominations, and the Activision/Blizzard situation hits a new low.

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Episode 89: More Like Glitch Theft Auto!

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:15:00 +0000

Join Jesse, Si and Keelan as they discuss the big gaming news of the week, from the triumphant Forza 5 to the disastrous Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy launch. We also take some time to say happy birthday to the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and discuss our feelings on the consoles one year on.

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Episode 88: Wait, The Guardians Of The Galaxy Game Is...Good?!

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:30:00 +0000

This week we have a lesson in not judging a book by its cover, or in this case a game by its reveal trailer, with Jesse gushing about the new Guardians of the Galaxy game, Keelan explains why he eagerly awaits the PlayStation PC 2022 lineup, and Simon gets into why he is on the fence about the new Elden Ring gameplay footage.

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Episode 87: Surprise Spookies!

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:30:00 +0000

In an especially cooked episode, Jesse, Si, Lawn and Keelan discuss the spooky and unsettling moments in non-horror games, from confronting the ghosts of defeated foes in a tactical espionage thriller to avoiding shadow demons as Tommy Pickles.

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Episode 86: A Stroll Through Silent Hill

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:30:00 +0000

To get into the SPOOKY SEASON vibes Jesse, Si and keels are joined by Silent Hill super-fan Josh as he takes us on a walk through Silent Hill - from the legendary first few games, less-than-legendary Western titles and the mystery of P.T.

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PAXRadio Special Ep: In Defence Of The Genres

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Miss out on Audio Technica's incredible PAXRadio last weekend? Well, good news, here's a bonus episode coming at ya! Join Jesse, Si, Keels, Lawn and Josh as they come together to discuss some forgotten video game genres and vote on which one deserves a renaissance

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Episode 85: Better Than Sliced DREAD

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 03:42:41 +0000

On this jam-packed episode Jesse, Lawn and Si are joined by our good friend Kyran Morrison from the Dialogue Options podcast to discuss the incredible Metroid Dread and the not-as-incredible Far Cry 6

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Episode 84: Did You See That Ludicrous Display Last Night?

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:30:00 +0000

This week, Jesse is joined by football aficionados Chris and Sean to discuss all things football games, from the money-printing FIFA franchise to the well-intentioned but buggy as hell eFootball, and everything in-between.

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Episode 83: So, About That Mario Cast...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Jesse, Josh and Si are joined by Fan Critical's Gaz to discuss the ins and outs of the latest Nintendo Direct, including Bayonetta 3, Triangle Strategy, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and of course, the uhh...interesting Mario movie casting choices

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Episode 82: Deathloop, Design Changes and Discovery Tours

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Jesse, Keelan, and Si go around and around talking about Deathloop, explain why it's still so damn hard to get a PS5 and discuss how video games are being used for educational purposes.

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Episode 81: The PlayStation SUPER Showcase

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:30:00 +0000

Jesse, Keelan, Si and Josh are giddy with excitement after an outstanding PlayStation Showcase. Join us as we discuss the KOTOR remake, God Of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2 and everything in-between!

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Episode 80: The Story Mode Guide To Skyrim ft Gaz from Fan Critical

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Jesse, Keelan, Si and our esteemed guest, Gaz from Fan Critical, gather around the campfire to share tales of Skyrim. From the Throat of the World to the haunted grandeur of Blackreach we discuss what makes Skyrim one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time.

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Episode 79: Psychonauts and Gamescom

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week Josh, Keelan and Jesse delve into their psyche to discuss Psychonauts and break down all the big games shown off at Gamescom, including DokeV, Marvel's Midnight Suns and the Saints Row reboot

Psychonauts 2: 00:12:12

Midnight Suns: 00:42:04

Dokev: 00:53:44

Saints Row: 01:04:04

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Episode 78: Jesse Gets Mad About 12 Minutes

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:13:53 +0000

This week Lawn, Jesse, Si and Keels discuss Fortnite's unfortunate Among Us rip-off, share their thoughts on 12 Minutes (including a spoiler-filled rant from Jesse) and work their way through the Pokemon Presents news on Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokemon Legends Arcues!

Fortnite Imposters: 00:05:52

12 Minutes (Light spoilers): 00:15:14

12 Minutes (Full spoilers): 00:35:03

Pokemon Presents: 00:49:39

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Episode 77: Grand Theft Abandoned

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Josh, Si, Keels and Jesse sit to discuss the PR disaster that was the Abandoned App launch, if War for Wakanda will be enough to kick start Marvel's Avengers, their thoughts on GTA remasters and their wishlists for GTAV VI

Abandoned: 00:13:02

Avengers: 00:33:14

GTA: 00:48:39

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Episode 76: Video Game Olympics!

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:53:49 +0000

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are over, and despite all the good sportsmanship and talent on display, we think some of the competitors were too...real? It is time for some of the biggest characters in video games to take centre stage! This week Jesse, Lawn and Simon choose the Video Game Olympic Dream Team!

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Episode 75: Legends from Online Worlds 2: Flying Dongs

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:30:00 +0000

We are back with more MMO weirdness this week, exploring the Matrix 4 story you never heard of, a bombardment of flying willies in Second Life and the real-world impacts of two massive Eve Online battles.

The Matrix Online: 00:12:24

Anshe Chung Interview: 00:24:57

EVE Online: 00:36:00

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Episode 74: Rock Out With Your Skyward Sword Out

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0000

In a storm interrupted episode, Simon, Jesse, and Keelan discuss the quality of life improvements in Skyward Sword, the Rocksmth+ Beta and some of the announcements made during EA Play 2021, including Battlefield Portal and Dead Space remake

Zelda Skyward Sword HD: 00:09:22

Rocksmith +: 00:25:28

GRID Legends: 00:53:02

Battlefield Portal: 01:02:20

Dead Space remake: 01:10:47

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Episode 73: Steam Deck? I Thought We Were Having Steamed Clams

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0000

In his Story Mode podcast debut, Chris joins Jesse, Keelan and Simon to discuss the enormous surge of the Final Fantasy 14 player base, what makes FIFA 2022 special, Valve's newly announced Steam Deck, and we tap into the nostalgia centre of our brains with Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl.

Final Fantasy 14 SELLS OUT: 00:05:51

FIFA 22: 00:12:18

Steam Deck: 00:30:05

Nickelodeon All Star Brawl: 00:50:14

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Episode 72: Story Mode Infinity Director's Cut (OLED Model)

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week the Story Mode crew discuss if the new Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is worth the extra coin, are bummed out by Assassin's Creed Infinity being a live service and get into everything shown at the PlayStation State of Play, including Deathloop and Death Stranding Director's Cut

Switch OLED: 00:13:22

Assassin's Creed goes LIVE: 00:28:50

State of Play: 00:46:44

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Episode 71: How Good Are Pets!

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week the Story Mode crew are joined by their furry (and scaley) friends to discuss the best pets in games. From Nintendogs to Palicos and River, the beautiful pup behind Fallout's Dogmeat, we get into how real-life relationships with our pets help us form connections to our companions in games.

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Episode 70: 2021 Mid-Year Report Card

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Class is in session! This week Sean, Jesse and Keelan have their marking pens out, running an eye over the big games we have played in the first half of 2021, from Hitman 3 to Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. They also cast an eye over what the rest of the year has to offer.

Hitman 3: 00:05:49

The Medium: 00:14:52

It Takes Two: 00:17:42

Monster Hunter Rise: 00:22:35

Outriders: 00:27:40

Pokemon Snap: 00:31:29

Returnal: 00:34:46

Resident Evil Village: 00:38:38

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart: 00:44:18

Upcoming game hype: 01:01:36

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Episode 69: Clank, Conspiracies, and Casual Coitus

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0000

NICE! Did we force in a bunch of bad innuendo and puns to celebrate the episode number? You bet! This week we share our thoughts on Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, delve into the Kojima/Blue Box Studios conspiracy and discuss our favourite ways games have let us form relationships.

Ratchet and Clank: 00:01:46

Abandoned Conspiracy: 00:19:48

Bioware RPGs: 00:31:06

Hades: 00:40:29

Stardew Valley: 00:48:26

Undertale: 01:00:22

Telltale's Walking Dead: 01:09:40

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Episode 68: The Big Games Of E3 2021

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:30:00 +0000

Oh boy, we are tired!

Wrapping up our E3 coverage, Keelan, Sean, Jesse, and Si sit down to discuss the biggest announcements of E3 2021, from long-awaited trailers to brand new IPs and hidden gems.

Battlefield 2042: 00:03:56

Starfield: 00:11:08

Elden Ring: 00:19:32

Redfall: 00:26:29

Guardians of the Galaxy: 00:34:42

Metroid Dread: 00:41:22

BoTW 2: 00:51:58

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Episode 67: E3 2021 Predictions

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 +0000

This week we have a packed house with Jesse, Si, Lawn, Josh, Keelan, and our newest member Sean, sitting down to share their big E3 2021 predictions. Well, they were predictions at the time of recording. Curse you E3 leaks!

Predictions: 00:05:28

Wild Theories: 00:59:22

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Episode 66: Post-Apocalyptic Parkour Pals

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Josh has kicked Jesse out of the hosting chair and is steering us through a HUGE week of gaming news this week. Join us as we discuss the Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light 2 and Far Cry 6 gameplay trailers, Dragon Quest and Sonic announcements and the enthralling first chapter of 'Cotter's Toddlers'!

Far Cry 6: 00:02:34

Dying Light 2: 00:24:00

Sonic: 00:37:48

Horizon Forbidden West: 01:04:22

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Episode 65: Red Dead Retrospective

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Howdy, cowdoys! Sit err down and gather round the campfire as Jesse James Munro, Keelan' The Kid' Simpson and Lawn' Dead Eye' McLean spin a yarn bout the sprawling Red Dead series, from flying cowboys and wizards in Revolver to epic barn shootouts and crying about a lost horse in Redemption. It's a hog-killin' time!

Red Dead Revolver: 00:03:32

Red Dead Redemption: 00:09:50

Read Dead Redemption 2: 00:48:22

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Episode 64: Fantastic Final Fantasy Fan Fest Festivities

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week we discuss the creative cost of Ubisoft's free-to-play ambitions, Sony's big plans for new IPs and new consoles designs, Simon gushes over the Final Fantasy Fan Fest, and Jesse shares his first steps into his great Mass Effect adventure!

Ubisoft goes free to play: 00:03:00

Sony news:00:12:42

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest: 00:36:31

Mass Effect Legendary Edition impressions: 00:46:47

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Episode 63: The One About The Big Lady

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Jesse, Simon, Josh and Keelan team up this week to work out what sort of improvements we will see with the Discord/Sony partnership, pray to Mother Miranda for a Sunset Overdrive sequel and sink our teeth into Resident Evil: Village and the stupidity of Ethan Winters.

Playstation/Discord: 00:03:23

Sunset Overdrive to Playstation?: 00:20:39

Resident Evil Village(SPOILER WARNING): 00:31:52

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Episode 62: Snap, Clank, Repeat

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week Keelan, Jesse and Simon wrap up a really fun week of gaming, focusing on taking the perfect photo in Pokemon Snap, dying again and again and again in Returnal and picking our jaws off the floor after the incredible Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart gameplay trailer.

Pokemon Snap: 00:07:09

Returnal: 00:29:37

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart: 00:46:47

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Episode 61: Buy This Episode At Full Price!

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Jesse, Lawn and Si get right into it this week, getting psyched for the 'overflowing life energy' of Pokemon Snap, wondering what will happen to Overwatch 2 with Jeff Kaplan stepping away from Blizzard, tearing into some real dodgy quotes from an ex-Days Gone director and Jesse shares his fresh Resident Evil Village demo impressions.

Pokemon Snap: 00:05:10

Blizzard News: 00:31:44

Days Gone Director's Comments 00:55:23

Resident Evil Village demo: 01:19:18

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Episode 60: It's Pronounced Dee-Muh-Treesk!!!

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week we jump into twenty new indie titles shown off at the Nintendo Indie Showcase, discuss the pros and cons of other gaming IPs joining the Fortnite-erverse and get real spooked by Resident Evil Village's terrifying demo rollout.

Nintendo Indie Showcase: 00:08:05

Fortnite IP discussion: 00:55:06

Resident Evil Demo: 01:07:45

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Episode 59: Sony Needs To Chill

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week, on an intimate two-person podcast, Keelan and Jesse unravel a massive week of gaming news, sharing their thoughts on Outriders, the history of wrestling games, PlayStation making big doofus moves with unnecessary remakes, and all the big Age of Empires 4 reveals.

Outriders: 00:02:05

Pro Wrestling Games: 00:12:11

Sony's Dumb Plans: 00:38:23

Age of Empires 4 looks RAD: 01:00:47

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Episode 58: Palamutes and Preservation

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:30:00 +0000

This week Simon is in his element, talking up the fantastic Monster Hunter Rise to a slightly confused, yet intrigued, Keelan and Jesse. We also get into the ins and outs of how different platforms handle game preservation, from Nintendo murdering Mario to Sony shutting down digital stores and Microsoft using legacy titles to bolster Game Pass.

Monster Hunter Rise: 00:05:35

Game Preservation: 00:46:17

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Episode 57: Panic! At The Discord

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

This week Lauren, Jesse and Keelan sit down to discuss the new and improved PSVR controllers, the potential behind a Nintendo and Niantic partnership, and the pros and cons of Microsoft possibly acquiring Discord.

PSVR 2 Controllers: 00:11:08

Niantic and Nintendo: 00:33:09

Microsoft and Discord: 00:46:00

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Episode 56: Resident Evil RE:VISITED

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

It's the 25th birthday of everyone's favourite zombie fuelled, extra eye-ball growing, herb consuming, tank controlled, puzzle-solving, alphabet-virus infused, horror-franchise, Resident Evil! To celebrate, we step into the time machine and go through the gory details of all of the major games in the series dating all the way back to 1996.

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Episode 55: Xbox Owns Bethesda...Now What?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Microsoft has finally wrapped up its acquisition of Bethesda, but what does that even mean for Xbox? This week we sit down to take a deep dive into how this HUGE move will change Microsoft in the future, what it means for franchises like Fallout and Elder Scrolls, and what the go is with console exclusives. We also really want the Switch Pro rumours to be true, and Keelan saves a cat.

New GPU: 00:06:14

New Switch Rumors: 00:17:20

Microsoft/Bethesda deal finalised: 00:30:46

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Episode 54: Happy Birthday, Nintendo Switch!

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

The little handheld that could, the Nintendo Switch, turned 4 years old this week, so, to celebrate, Jesse, Simon, Lauren and Keelan got together to discuss some of their favourite non-first-party titles released on the platform. From amazing soundtracks and troublesome seeds to incredible ports and plumbers with guns, join us we say a big happy birthday to the Switch!

Octopath Traveller: 00:10:44

Tumbleseed: 00:25:34

Diablo 3: 00:40:24

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: 00:57:08

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Episode 53: Sifu, Satan and Sinnoh

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Join Jesse, Keelan and Simon as they roll around in video game news, like a couple of wasps in a trash can. This week they discuss their standouts from the Sony State of Play, Keelan unleashes his inner demon with Diablo 2, and they revel in the big Pokemon 25 announcements

State of Play: 00:06:56

Diablo 2 Resurrected: 00:25:37

Pokemon 25 Announcements: 00:33:39

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Episode 52: Evolving The Pokemon Franchise Ft. @DiscountPeaches

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

The Pokemon franchise turns 25 this week, and oh boy, does that make us feel old! This week Jesse, Lawn and Simon are joined by the brilliant @DiscountPeaches to discuss ideas we want explored in future iterations of the games, from time-travel and a real-life Elite Four to a job system and ever-changing towns.

And be sure to throw @discountpeaches a follow on Twitch and Twitter!

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Episode 51: Co-op Games For Valentine's Day

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Scrap the flowers and chocolates, this week we discuss the best games to play with a partner, a crush, a friend or whoever you want to spend some good times with and some games that will push all of your relationships to the limit.

Luigi's Mansion 3: 00:03:57

Good Job!: 00:16:46

Affordable Space Adventures: 00:24:09

Resident Evil 5: 00:34:22

Overcooked: 00:44:33

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Episode 50: Looking Back at Breath of the Wild

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

To celebrate the forthcoming 35th anniversary of the Zelda franchise and our big episode FIVE-OH, we thought there would be no better game to talk about than the amazing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Join the whole Story Mode crew as we discuss BOTW from skeleton horses and lizard bois to perverted leaf demons and giant pond queens.

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Episode 49: Tales Of Redemption 2: Hedgehogs and Rocket Cars

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

WTF is a Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Car?! This week we are back with three more games that sputtered on the start line but managed to fly past the chequered flag.

Timestamps

Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars: 00:08:00

Sonic Mania: 00:22:21

Destiny: 00:39:43

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Episode 48: Hunters, Hitman and Hot Tall Babes

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

This week, in our first-ever Twitch streamed live-show, Simon fawns over felling fantastic beasts, Jesse amasses ample assassinations and Josh and Keelan dream of being stepped on by Resident Evil's Tall Woman.

Monster Hunter Rise: 00:03:08

Hitman 3: 00:27:02

Resident Evil Village: 00:44:16

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Episode 47: 10 Other Games Releasing In 2021

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

We all know 2021 has some massive games in store, and we can't wait to get our grubby hands on the likes of Halo Infinite and Horizon Forbidden West, but what of the 'other' games? This week we gather to discuss ten lesser-discussed titles you should keep an eye on this year!

Timestamps

Persona 5 Strikers: 00:07:00

Pokemon Snap: 00:15:12

Returnal: 00:26:04

Deathloop: 00:32:24

Destruction AllStars: 00:38:29

The Lord of the Rings – Gollum: 00:44:20

GhostWire: Tokyo: 00:53:43

Hollow Knight: Silksong: 00:59:34

Atomic Heart: 01:04:02

Solar Ash: 01:10:32

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Episode 46: Questions We Want Answered in 2021

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

After a chaotic 2020, the gaming industry is in a very unique position going into 2021. Will the advent of working from home change the types of games we see? What's in store for the new generation consoles? Who knocked up Clippy? Join us as we discuss all this and more in the first episode of the new year!

Timestamps

Nintendo Switch Pro: 00:10:25

Will Cyberpunk Redeem Itself?: 00:23:19

Sony Game Pass: 00:31:47

Xbox First Parties: 00:41:12

Dualsense Support: 00:54:51

AA or AAA?: 01:02:49

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Story Mode Episode 45: The Story Mode Gaming Awards 2020

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Get your tuxedo on, tip your driver and pour a glass of champagne - it's time for the First Annual Story Mode Gaming Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence or (FASMGAFOAITFOE for short)

Join the Story Mode crew - including a deliriously ill Jesse - as we go through the best of the best in 2020 gaming, discuss the fantastic nominees, and reveal our winners!

Timestamps

Best Comeback: 00:05:37

Best Handheld Game: 00:12:33

Best New IP: 00:23:20

Best DLC/Expansion: 00:27:34

Best Performance: 00:34:43

Best Ongoing Game: 00:41:05

Best Protagonist: 00:48:35

Best Antagonist: 00:52:42

Best NPCs: 01:00:34

Best Gaming Related Moment of the Year: 01:04:33

Best New Hardware: 01:11:32

Best Story: 01:17:38

Most Anticipated Game: 01:25:04

Game of the Year: 01:35:49

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The Good, The Bad and The Buggy: A Look At Cyberpunk 2077

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 08:53:25 +0000

Well, that Cyberpunk 2077 launch sure was...something, ey?

On this special episode of the Story Mode Podcast, join Jesse, Keelan and Simon as they discuss the parts Cyberpunk 2077 that they love, the parts they have issues with, how it all went wrong and if there is any coming back for the game.

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Story Mode Episode 44.5: 2020 In Review Part 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue: July to December

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Get your boots and your coat and fasten your seatbelts, cos the tail-end of 2020 was a DOOOOZY!

In Part 2 of our year in review bonanza and the beers are kicking in! Join Jesse, Keelan, Simon, Lauren and Josh as we discuss July through to December 2020, picking apart all the significant events in gaming from the hype of Cyberpunk 2077 to the brand new console launches to the eventual disappointment of Cyberpunk 2077.

What a baffling year.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to check it out!

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Story Mode Episode 44: 2020 In Review Part Uno: January to June

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

2020, ey! What a trash-fire of a year. But at least we got some cool games!

Join the entire Story Mode team as we go month-by-month through the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs and the creamy middles of the gaming world in 2020. In Part 1 of two, we go from the halcyon days of catching Piplups in January to some serious social upheaval in June. We also got Animal Crossing: New Horizons and DOOM Eternal on the same day! What a time!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out Part 2!

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Story Mode Episode 43: Dragons, Dates and Diesel

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

VIN DIESEL AND DINOSAURS! Sorry, you will have to excuse me, I am still in shock from some of the huge surprises revealed at this year's Game Awards! Join us as we go through all the big announcements, fawn over the real-life god that is Vin Diesel, and complain about the hot Australian sun.

TIMESTAMPS

Sephiroth joins Smash: 00:07:41

New Perfect Dark: 00:11:21

Back 4 Blood: 00:19:57

The Callisto Protocol: 00:24:05

Dragon Age 4: 00:29:04

Ark 2: 00:32:39

Evil Dead The Game: 00:43:40

Returnal: 00:45:26

It Takes Two: 00:48:23

Monster Hunter Rise: 00:51:12

Mass Effect Returns! 00:59:25

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Story Mode Episode 42: Our Favourite Games of the Last-Gen

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Goodbye, my lovers. Goodbye, my friends! Excuse us for getting a bit nostalgic this week, but we felt it was only right to sit down and discuss our favourite games of the legendary PlayStation 4/Xbox One era.

TIMESTAMPS

Simon's Fave: 00:08:06

Josh's Fave: 00:21:03

Lawn's Fave: 00:36:33

Jesse's Fave: 00:55:50

Keelan's Fave: 01:14:38

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Story Mode Episode 41: Video Game Movies ft. Len and Gaz from Fan Critical

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

In the past, we have discussed our ideal video game adaptations with Len and Gaz from Fan Critical, but this time we deal with the reality of the game-movies that are actually on the horizon, from the good to the bad to the downright baffling.

TIMESTAMPS

Monster Hunter: 00:03:21

Uncharted: 00:22:06

The Last Of Us: 00:34:18

Resident Evil: 00:46:20

And the rest!: 01:04:41

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Spider-Cast: The Spider-Man: Miles Morales Spoilercast ft. Len from Fan Critical

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:36:03 +0000

SPOILER WARNING!

Join Jesse, Simon, Josh and very special guest Len from Fan Critical as we do a deep-dive on one of the biggest games of the year, Spider-Man: Miles Morales!

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BugsnaCast: The Bugsnax Spoilercast!

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 10:30:07 +0000

SPOILER WARNING!

Kinda spoiler and kinda cast

About a game that deserves a clap

Tune right in and you'll hear

Lauren, Josh and Jesse

(Doo doo doo!)

It gets hornier than we planned

About the bugs and also snacks

Join in with Story Mode Gaming and

Discover its Bugsnax!!

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Story Mode Episode 40: Which Next-Gen Games Are Worth Playing?

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Now that our new console giddiness has begun to subside, it is time for us to discuss some of the brand new games that have been keeping us busy! Join us as we go share on thoughts on the DualSense controller in action, fidelity vs performance mode, cat girls vs lizard girls and a whole lotta launch-window games!

Also, please excuse any thunder you may hear in the background. Zeus has some unresolved beef with Jesse.

TIMESTAMPS

Astro's Playroom: 00:03:36

Demon's Souls: 00:17:39

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: 00:25:18

Spider-Man: Miles Morales: 00:39:49

Call of Duty Cold War: 00:51:30

Bugsnax: 00:54:56

Sackboy: A Big Adventure: 01:02:02

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Story Mode Episode 39: Next-Gen Is Here!

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

What a glorious week it has been for gamers! This week we catch up to discuss our first impressions of the Xbox Series X and the Playstation 5. It's a huge episode! (Though not as huge as a PS5)

TIMESTAMPS

Xbox Series X: 00:03:25

Playstation 5: 00:49:35

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Story Mode Episode 38: Next-Gen Launch Lineups

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Happy Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 week! To get you ready for the next generation of consoles, we are having a look at a few of the launch-window titles you will be able to play on your new beefy bois. From Assassin's Creed: Valhalla to Pathless, we will give you our thoughts on the games we think are must-haves on day one and the ones we aren't so chuffed about.

TIMESTAMPS

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla: 00:06:31

Bugsnax: 00:21:00

Godfall: 00:27:23

Spider-Man: Miles Morales: 00:34:28

Pathless: 00:41:04

Astro’s Playroom: 00:46:24

Demon Souls: 00:54:18

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Story Mode Episode 37: Destination: Far Cry

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Story Mode Episode 37: Destination: Far Cry

Like three grenades ready to explode, Jesse, Keelan and Lauren finally find a tenuous reason to talk about Far Cry for 90-minutes! This week we discuss the entire franchise, from its humble beginnings as a Crytek tech-demo to the disturbingly pertinent Far Cry 5, and all the weird half-sequels in-between. We also have Lauren making an impassioned plea for people to leave Jason Brody alone, and Jesse and Keelan get far too worked up about Flintstones and The Jetsons.

It's a livin'!

TIMESTAMPS

Far Cry: 00:03:14

Far Cry Instincts and Friends: 00:09:46

Far Cry 2: 00:11:37

Far Cry 3: 00:19:53

Far Cry: Blood Dragon: 00:45:47

Far Cry 4: 00:47:50

Far Cry: Primal: 01:06:22

Far Cry 5: 01:17:03

Far Cry: New Dawn: 01:29:18

Far Cry 6: 01:34:03

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Story Mode Episode 36: Our Favourite Halloween Games

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:30:00 +0000

It's the most spookiest time of the year, and to celebrate, we teamed up to share our preferred games to play on Halloween. Rather than discussing straight-up gore-fest horror games, we decided to branch out a little, exploring games that make us feel isolated, panicked or just...unnerved. So sit around guys and ghouls, and let's share some ghost stories!

TIMESTAMPS

Alien Isolation: 00:05:49

Inside: 00:14:56

Night In The Woods: 00:32:46

Majora's Mask: 00:45:00

Medievil: 00:57:48

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Story Mode Episode 35: Weird Peripherals

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Cardboard playsets that turn you into a 60ft mech? A Nintendo heart rate monitor that clamps on your finger? You put the Rez controller where?! To celebrate the quirky RC/AR cart racing of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, we decided to dive into the bizarre world of gaming peripherals. It gets weird...and as per usual, horny.

TIMESTAMPS

Nintendo Labo: 00:09:18

Xbox Kinect: 00:24:16

Tony Hawk Ride Board: 00:37:02

Trance Vibrator: 00:46:25

DJ Hero Turntable: 00:53:51

Nintendo Vitality Sensor: 01:01:08

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Story Mode Episode 34: Next-Gen Console Preview Review

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:30:00 +0000

It seems like Sony and Microsoft misplaced the PS5 and Xbox Series X they planned to send to us for review! No matter, we will just review the previews from other, luckier outlets. From SSD speeds and memory cards to Quick Resume and console teardowns, this week we run through all the early news regarding the next-gen consoles.

TIMESTAMPS

Xbox Series X Preview: 00:04:50

Playstation 5 Preview: 00:37:10

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Story Mode Episode 33: Unpopular Gaming Opinions

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Gather your torches and pitchforks! This week we dive into some of our long-held spicy gaming opinions, delve into a few listener suggestions, and reveal the four members of Story Mode who enjoy Nickleback. It's a doozy of an episode!

TIMESTAMPS

Final Fantasy 6 > Final Fantasy 7: 00:08:04

Mass Effect 1 is the best: 00:15:42

Nintendo gets away with too much: 00:23:25

Clementine sucks!: 00:39:21

Animal Crossing: New Horizons lacked plenty: 00:55:07

All Sonic games are bad?: 01:09:29

Walking simulators are peak gaming: 01:12:59

Bioshock isn't fun: 01:19:52

Neither is Skyrim: 01:24:39

2D Pokemon games are better than 3D ones: 01:31 :45

D-pad or GTFO: 01:39:40

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Story Mode Episode 32: Xbox Buys Bethesda!

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:30:00 +0000

In a year full of big weeks of gaming news, this may be the biggest one yet! We discuss the messy Xbox pre-order situation and Microsoft's MASSIVE purchase of Bethesda and what that means for Xbox, Sony and consumers. We also delve deep into Keelan's conspiratorial mind as he breaks down the direction he sees Xbox heading.

TIMESTAMPS

Pre-Orders are a mess: 00:03:45

Xbox buys Bethesda: 00:33:36

Konspiracy Korner: 00:54:08

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Story Mode Episode 31: PlayStation's Pre-Order Pandemonium

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:30:00 +0000

This week we are blown away by one hell of a showcase from Sony where we got a glimpse at new games like Final Fantasy 16 and Hogwarts Legacy, further looks at Miles Moreles and Resident Evil Village and the big reveal we have been waiting for: the price and release date of the PS5!

TIMESTAMPS

Final Fantasy 16: 00:04:56

Spider Man Miles Moreles: 00:16:12

Hogwarts Legacy: 00:21:41

Call Of Duty: Black Ops: Cold War: 00:34:27

Resident Evil Village: 00:39:22

Deathloop: 00:45:17

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition: 00:52:12

Demon Souls: 00:55:28

PlayStation Plus Collection: 01:00:56

Release Date and Pre-Orders: 01:10:04

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Story Mode Episode 30: Prices, Princes and Prometheus

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:30:00 +0000

This week we work out the best ways to spend our pennies on the next-gen Xbox consoles, fall in love with Hyrule Warriors, cross our fingers for the Prince of Persia Remake and scratch our Breath of the Wild-itch with Gods and Monsters...sorry, 'Immortals Fenyx Rising'. They really ruined the name on that one.

TIMESTAMPS

Xbox Price Reveal: 00:05:34

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity: 00:26:46

Prince of Persia Remake: 00:37:04

Immortals Fenyx Rising: 00:49:58

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Story Mode Episode 29: Super Graphics, Super Mario and Superman

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:40:00 +0000

On the podcast this week Keelan nerds out over the NVIDIA GPUs, Simon has mixed opinions on some of the Mario announcements and Jesse and Lauren get sick in Tony Hawk Pro Skater.

We also get a visit from ourselves in the past/future to talk about the Xbox Series S reveal as it happens!

TIMESTAMPS

Next-gen NVIDIA GPUs: 00:03:19

Super Mario Bros.' 35th Anniversary Announcements: 00:19:55

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2: 00:50:52

Xbox Series S Reveal: 01:10:33

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Story Mode Episode 28: Gamescom 2020

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:30:00 +0000

This week we send Keelan away to get his batteries replaced, warp Josh's innocent mind and go over the big..ish reveals and trailers from Opening Night of Gamescom 2020!

TIMESTAMPS

Fall Guys Season 2: 00:06:12

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: 00:11:49

Dragon Age: 00:26:18

Star Wars Squadrons: 00:32:37

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead: 00:35:32

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: 00:37:59

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon: 00:44:33

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond: 00:48:32

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart: 00:56:32

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Story Mode Episode 27: DC Fandome Reveals

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0000

This week we get super excited for some of the Nintendo IndieWorld reveals, take to the skies with Microsoft Flight Simulator and shake our heads at Facebook tightening its grip on Oculus. We also react to the fantastic trailers for Gotham Knight and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League shown at DC Fandome!

TIMESTAMPS

Nintendo IndieWorld: 00:02:30

Microsoft Flight Simulator : 00:13:15

Oculus gets Zuck'd: 00:25:19

Gotham Knights: 00:41:00

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League: 00:59:46

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Story Mode Episode 26: Halo Delayed and Epic Fights Everyone

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0000

It was a week jam-packed with major gaming news, so join us as we unpack Cyberpunk 2077 LifePaths, give our thoughts on the Avengers beta, discuss the ramifications of Halo Infinite's delay and avoid getting sued by Epic.

We also discuss porn sites and Avatar.

TIMESTAMPS

Cyberpunk 2077: 00:01:52

Avengers Beta: 00:13:44

Epic Vs Apple Vs Google: 00:28:08

Halo Infinite Delayed: 00:42:34

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Story Mode Episode 25: August State of Play

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0000

It's a full-house on the podcast this week, with the entire Story Mode Gaming crew gathering to discuss all of the games shown at Sony's latest State Of Play. Join us as we get giddy for Crash Bandicoot 4 and Bugsnax, get mad at Hood: Outlaws and Legends and go to some weird places with Godfall

TIMESTAMPS

Crash Bandicoot 4: 00:02:55

The Pathless: 00:18:50

Bugsnax: 00:33:55

Hood: Outlaws and Legends : 00:49:19

Godfall: 00:57:00

Overall thoughts: 01:14:03

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Story Mode Episode 24: We Played Grounded

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:30:00 +0000

On the podcast this week we are dumbstruck by some of the Nintendo designs that could've been, enjoy world peace in MGSV, politely and quietly discuss Halo going free-to-play and shrink down into the world of Grounded!

TIMESTAMPS

Nintendo Leaks: 00:02:24

Nuclear Disarmament in MGSV: 00:11:07

Halo goes free-to-play: 00:17:29

We played the Grounded beta: 00:28:36

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Story Mode Episode 23: Halo Infinite and the Xbox Showcase

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:30:00 +0000

We finally got to see Halo Infinite in action but was it all we were hoping for? This week we dive into the gameplay reveal of Master Chiefs next adventure and cover all of the games shown off at the Xbox July Showcase including Avowed, Psychonauts 2 and Fable!

TIMESTAMPS

Halo: Infinite: 00:02:38

The Xbox Showcase: 00:20:10

Game Pass: 01:06:04

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Story Mode Episode 22: Hyper Scape and Ghost of Tsushima

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:30:00 +0000

This week we discuss the jumbo physical edition of Flight Simulator, piece together the Lego NES, strive for glory in Ubisoft's Hyper Scape and discuss our first impressions of the breathtaking Ghost of Tsushima.

TIMESTAMPS

Flight Simulator: Legion: 00:01:23

Lego NES: 00:10:05

Hyper Scape: 00:18:28

Ghost of Tsushima: 00:32:35

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Story Mode Episode 21: Ubisoft Forward 2020

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:30:00 +0000

This week things get real weird while we discuss all the big games shown off at the Ubisoft Foward event including Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, and Far Cry 6!

TIMESTAMPS

Watch Dogs: Legion: 00:09:33

Hyper Scape: 00:27:12

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: 00:32:19

Far Cry 6: 00:49:31

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The Last Of Us Part 2 Spoilercast ft. Len from Fan Critical

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 08:19:41 +0000

SPOILER WARNING!

On a special Story Mode Gaming Spoilercast, Jesse and Josh are joined by Len from Fan Critical to take a deep dive into the gameplay, themes, narrative and reactions towards The Last of Us Part 2!

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Story Mode Episode 20: The Best Licensed Soundtracks

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 08:30:00 +0000

This week we officially welcome Josh and Lauren into the new and improved Story Mode Gaming crew!

To celebrate, we decided to discuss our favourite licensed soundtracks in games - from the finger shredding riffs of Guitar Hero 3 to the perfect union of Snoop Dogg and The Doors in NFS: Underground 2!

TIMESTAMPS

Burnout: Takedown: 00:03:18

Guitar Hero 3: 00:10:34

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City: 00:19:52

Need For Speed: 00:25:12

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain : 00:36:12

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Story Mode Episode 19: Avengers and Cyberpunk 2077

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:30:00 +0000

In one hell of a jam-packed episode, we dive into the return of Crash Bandicoot, the downfall of Mixer, Twitch giving Dr Disrespect the boot, harassment claims at Ubisoft, Pokemon Unite and all the new details for Avengers and Cyberpunk 2077!

TIMESTAMPS

Crash Bandicoot: It's About Time: 00:01:50

Mixer says goodbye: 00:04:25

Dr Disrespect kicked off Twitch: 00:09:35

Harassment at Ubisoft: 00:13:45

Pokemon Unite: 00:18:58

New Smash Character: 00:25:08

Animal Crossing July Update: 00:29:14

Avengers War Table: 00:31:40

Cyberpunk 2077: Night City Wire Ep1: 00:44:18

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Story Mode Episode 18: The Last Of Us Part 2

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:21:55 +0000

This week we are filled to the brim with big gaming news including all the announcements from the EA Showcase, the benefits of another Cyberpunk delay and a wrap up of all the Pokemon news including Simon's thoughts on the Isle of Armor DLC.

We also tread carefully to avoid spoilers (and Clickers!) while discussing one of the most anticipated game releases of all time, The Last of Us Part 2.

TIMESTAMPS

EA Showcase: 00:01:06

Another Cyberpunk Delay: 00:14:45

Pokemon Snap and Sword/Shield DLC: 00:17:20

Spoiler-free discussion on The Last of Us Part 2: 00:36:28

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Story Mode Episode 17: The HUGE PS5 Reveal

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:59:28 +0000

Sony dropped the Future Of Gaming on us all with a massive event last week, revealing 25 games and one hell of a unique console design!

Join us as we talk Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, BUGSNAX, Horizon: Forbidden West, Deathloop, BUGSNAX, Solar Ash, Gran Turismo 7, BUGSNAX and much more!

TIMESTAMPS

The Console: 00:07:10

The Games: 00:15:25

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Story Mode Episode 16: Tales of Redemption

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:30:00 +0000

Some games get knocked down at launch, some get up again. You are never gonna keep them down.

This week we discuss some of the great tales of redemption in gaming, from the resurrection of Diablo 3 to the rebirth of Final Fantasy XIV and the complete revival of No Man's Sky.

We also dive into the Valorant launch, examine the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC trailer and run a (much needed) microscope over the Game Gear Micro

TIMESTAMPS

Valorant: 00:01:11

SEGA Game Gear Micro: 00:10:19

Pokemon DLC: 00:21:40

Diablo 3: 00:31:10

Final Fantasy XIV: 00:41:28

No Man's Sky: 01:13:50

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Story Mode Episode 15: Crossroads, Crisps and Clickers

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 23:00:00 +0000

The game that could define a generation. The game that people have waited years for. The game that could very well be Game of the Year... that's right, this week we are discussing the Fast and Furious: Crossroads gameplay trailer, baby!

We also dive into the Metroid Trilogy rumours, discuss the pros and cons of eating while gaming and touch on a little game you may have heard of, The Last of Us Part 2.

TIMESTAMPS

Fast and Furious: Crossroads: 00:03:21

Do you eat while you play?: 00:12:37

Metroid Trilogy coming to Switch?: 00:21:16

The Last of Us Part 2 State of Play: 00:29:15

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Story Mode Episode 14: Legends from Online Worlds

Tue, 26 May 2020 08:30:00 +0000

Sometimes online gaming can be the best way to escape the tedium of reality, so this week we share tales of intergalactic wars in GTAV, the bravery of the Noble 14 in Halo 2 and a plague that decimated WoW (Yeah, maybe that is a bit too real right now). We also sink our teeth into the Epic Store's bounty of free games, a plethora of upcoming Take-Two titles and the adorable Paper Mario: The Origami King trailer.

TIMESTAMPS

93 Take-Two games in the pipeline: 00:01:40

Epic Store's epic giveaways: 00:09:04

Paper Mario: The Origami King: 00:16:44

Green Vs Purple in GTAV: 00:22:40

Corrupted Blood in WoW: 00:33:58

The Legend of The Noble 14: 00:44:34

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Story Mode Episode 13: Tricks, Triangles and Tsushima

Wed, 20 May 2020 07:17:26 +0000

The trickle of game news is becoming a torrent! It's a full house this week as we get amped for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 remakes, run a magnifying glass over the epic Unreal Engine 5 demo, and stand-off over the Ghost of Tsushima gameplay reveal....also, lots of HORSETALK™ in this one!

TIMESTAMPS

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2: 00:01:10

Unreal Engine 5: 00:17:44

Ghost of Tsushima: 00:37:07

Outro and Plugs: 01:11:50

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Story Mode Episode 12: The Ins and Outs of Inside Xbox

Tue, 12 May 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Xbox brought some brand new third party games to the table, but did they meet expectations? This week we are joined once again by Josh Cotter to discuss each game presented at the Inside Xbox event, and whether or not the shows fumbles were due to poor messaging.

We also talk about sexy anime legs

TIMESTAMPS

Bright Memory: Infinite: 00:08:40

DIRT 5: 00:15:25

Scorn : 00:18:25

Chorvs: 00:21:00

Madden 21: 00:24:08

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2: 00:27:55

Call of the Sea: 00:32:00

The Ascent: 00:34:50

The Medium: 00:37:54

Scarlet Nexus: 00:40:50

Second Extinction: 00:45:55

Yakuza: Like a Dragon: 00:47:34

Assassin'S Creed: Valhalla: 00:53:10

Outro and Plugs: 00:57:50

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Story Mode Episode 11: Our Dream Video Game Movie Ideas ft. Len and Gaz from Fan Critical

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:08:01 +0000

We have have been disappointed by mediocre video game movie adaptations for long enough! This week we are joined by the Fan Critical lads and jump in the director's chair to pitch our ideal gaming films and TV shows.

Hollywood, give us a call, baby!

TIMESTAMPS

Keelan's Pitch: 00:05:57

Gaz's Pitch: 00:14:19

Jesse's Pitch: 00:24:30

Len's Pitch: 00:34:00

Simon's Pitch: 00:46:41

The Cutting Room Floor: 00:54:00

Outro and Plugs: 01:02:15

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Story Mode Episode 10: Looking Back At God Of War

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:38:47 +0000

Episode 10! We bloody made it! This week we get excited about shrubs in Animal Crossing, look into Pokemon Pink, get frustrated at how Bethesda has dealt with the DOOM soundtrack and celebrate the two-year anniversary of one of our favourite games ever, God Of War!

TIMESTAMPS

Animal Crossing Earth Day Update: 00:02:10

Pokemon Pink: 00:08:55

Bethesda does Mick Gordon dirty: 00:19:50

God of War Retrospective: 00:31:00

Outro and Plugs: 01:05:13

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Story Mode Episode 9: Reboots, Remakes and Robots

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:18:57 +0000

Story Mode Episode 9: Reboots, Remakes and Robots

This week we discuss limited PlayStation 5 stocks, a touching tribute in Final Fantasy 14, the baffling controversy behind Cooking Mama: Cookstar and debate the pros and cons of gaming remakes and reboots.

We also yell about a creepy little Sony robot

TIMESTAMPS

PS5 launch stock and weird Sony patent: 00:01:05

Final Fantasy fans pay tribute: 00:09:55

WTF is happening with Cooking Mama: 00:16:50

Reboots and Remakes: Yay or nay?: 00:23:25

Outro and Plugs: 00:58:45

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BONUS EPISODE: The Story Mode Pandemic Survival Kit

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:56:17 +0000

Turns out the mystery key to the bonus area was a...global pandemic. In this special episode, we are joined by Josh Cotter and Lauren McLean to share gaming-related tips and tricks on how to keep sane in these insane times.

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Story Mode Episode 8: The DuelSense and AFL Evolution 2 ft. Lekdog

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:17:40 +0000

We may be stuck inside but the news just keeps on coming. This week we discuss the Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, get excited about the plethora of promised Cyberpunk 2077 DLC and breakdown the recently revealed PS5 controller, the DuelSense. Plus, we are joined by Lekdog, one of the masters behind the Jock Reynolds SuperCoach Community, to discuss AFL Evolution 2 and how the 2020 AFL fantasy season is being saved with Twitch and the Jock Reynolds Evolution League!

TIMESTAMPS

Call Of Duty: MW2 and Resident Evil 4 remake: 00:02:04

Cyberpunk 2077 DLC: 00:07:55

Sony unveils the DuelSense: 00:12:54

AFL Evolution 2 with Lekdog: 00:25:10

Outro and Plugs: 00:59:20

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Story Mode Episode 7: Last of Us 2 Delay and Final Fantasy 7 ft. Josh Cotter

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:26:52 +0000

Can't hang out with your friends in real life due to the lock-down? Good news, we brought an extra pal! This week Jesse, Keelan and Simon are joined by Josh Cotter to discuss the possibility of Mario remakes hitting the Switch, get educated with exoDOS, speculate on the Last of Us 2 delay (and if there are more delays to come), and get into the Final Fantasy 7 Remake!

TIMESTAMPS

Classic Mario Coming to Switch?: 00:02:25

exoDOS Drops Some Knowledge: 00:08:20

The Last Of Us 2 Delayed!: 00:12:50

Our Thoughts on Final Fantasy VII - Remake: 00:19:35

Outro and Plugs: 01:04:43

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Story Mode Episode 6: PS5 Tech Break-Down and the BIG-Mini Nintendo Direct

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:32:26 +0000

Oh boy, you can tell isolation is taking its toll in this episode! Join us as we solve math problems in Half Life: Alyx, dive into The Foundation in Control, discuss a HUGE-yet-mini Nintendo Direct and break-down the jargon of the latest PlayStation 5 tech-reveal

TIMESTAMPS

Half Life: Alyx: 00:01:57

Control: Foundation DLC: 00:12:39

Nintendo Direct : 00:16:00

PlayStation 5 Tech Break-Down: 00:34:45

Outro and Plugs: 01:05:19

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Story Mode Episode 5: Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:05:02 +0000

RIP AND TEAR, UNTIL THE HOME LOAN IS PAID! Join us (from a socially responsible distance) as we discuss our experiences making bells in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and razing hell in Doom Eternal!

TIMESTAMPS

Animal Crossing: 00:02:10

Doom Eternal: 00:27:00

Outro and Plugs: 00:57:50

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Story Mode Episode 4: Animal Crossing: New Horizons ft. Lauren Mclean

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:13:43 +0000

Join us and the spectacular Lauren McLean as we delve into the magical, yet somewhat unnerving (and possibly crime-ridden), world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons!

TIMESTAMPS

A whole lot of Animal Crossing: 00:01:06

Competition details: 01:03:08

Outro and Plugs: 01:04:38

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Story Mode Episode 3: FFVII and Tales from the Dreamiverse

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:51:27 +0000

In this episode, we bravely battle through illness to discuss the Nintendo Playstation, Clickers come to HBO, Simon talks FFVII and Jesse shares tales from the Dreamiverse (and wants to fight everyone)

TIMESTAMPS

Last of Us comes to HBO:00:02:00

The Nintendo Playstation sold at auction:00:08:52

Simon's thoughts on the FFVII demo: 00:14:49

Main Topic: Jesse's Experience with Dreams: 00:54:04

Outro and Plugs: 00:01:30

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Story Mode Episode 2: Xbox Series X Tech Break-Down

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:54:13 +0000

Teraflops? Ray Tracing? Lockhart? Konosuba?! What does it all mean, Basil?! Join Jesse, Keelan and Simon as we go through some of the big gaming news of the week, and break down what the Xbox Series X tech specs mean for consumers

TIMESTAMPS

RIP Kazuhisa Hashimoto, creator of the Konami Code: 00:01:30

GDC Cancelled!: 00:05:32

Top 10 Pokemon and Zarude: 00:08:40

Main Topic

The Xbox Series X: 00:14:45

Teraflops: 00:18:40

VRS: 00:26:11

Ray Tracing: 00:29:42

Quick Resume: 00:34:44

Smart Delivery: 00:38:04

Launch Line-Up 00:41:50

Lockhart: 00:46:18

Price and Release Date: 00:57:50

Outro and Plugs: 00:01:30

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Story Mode Episode 1: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2020

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:15:02 +0000

Jesse, Keelan and Simon sit around the proverbial campfire to discuss their most anticipated games of 2020 and discover the subtle art of segues along the way.

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