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SummaryThe hosts discuss disappointing game releases, their favorite games of the year, and the Xbox Year in Review. They also talk about highly anticipated games like Starfield and Hogwarts Legacy. The conversation then shifts to Christmas movies and the upcoming Game Awards. The conversation delves into the issues surrounding The Game Awards, including the lack of focus on awards and acceptance speeches and celebrity presence, and the final death of E3. The hosts also share their favorite Christmas movies. The hosts discuss their favorite Christmas movies and share their opinions on popular holiday films. They also make requests to Santa Jim Ryan for future PlayStation games and express their final wishes. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a preview of upcoming episodes. Website Patreon Subscribe to our YouTube Christmas movies evoke nostalgia and are enjoyed by many during the holiday season. Opinions on Christmas movies can vary, and personal preferences play a significant role in determining one's favorites. Fans of PlayStation games have specific requests and hopes for future releases. The hosts engage in lighthearted banter and share their excitement for upcoming episodes. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Specials 11:01 Disappointing Game Releases 19:37 Favorite Games and Xbox Year in Review 25:11 Starfield and Hogwarts Legacy 34:25 Christmas Movies 38:45 Sponsor Message: FanDuel 39:04 The Game Awards 40:37 The Game Awards and its Issues 43:00 Jeff Keighley's Ego and Celebrity Presence 47:31 Lack of Focus on Awards and Acceptance Speeches 52:55 The Final Death of E3 01:05:01 Favorite Christmas Movies 01:20:10 Discussion of Christmas movies 01:22:15 Opinions on Elf and other Christmas movies 01:25:21 Asking Santa Jim Ryan for PlayStation requests 01:30:14 Final requests for Santa Jim Ryan 01:34:38 Closing remarks and upcoming episodes
In this episode, the hosts discuss the new games coming to Fortnite, including Lego Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. They also analyze the trailer for GTA 6 and share their thoughts on the game's world and characters. Finally, they speculate on the possibility of next-gen consoles being released alongside GTA 6. The conversation covers topics such as GTA 6, Dragon Age, Game Pass partnerships, Shohei Otani's destination, ownership of digital movies, physical media, and Game Awards predictions. In this episode, the hosts review the movie Die Hard and discuss whether it is a Christmas movie. They praise the pacing and setting of the film, as well as the flawed and relatable protagonist. The hosts also discuss the sequels to Die Hard and share their thoughts on the upcoming Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora game release. They conclude the episode by inviting listeners to join them for their live coverage of the Game Awards. Website: https://strangelyawesomegames.com/ Vote for our 2023 Best of Awards here! Takeaways Fortnite is introducing new games within its platform, including Lego Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. The trailer for GTA 6 showcases a vibrant and detailed world set in a fictionalized version of Florida called Leonida. The hosts are excited about the potential of GTA 6's story mode and the intimate, low-level crime focus. The release of GTA 6 may coincide with the launch of next-gen consoles, offering an enhanced gaming experience. GTA 6 is expected to have marketing partnerships with Sony or Microsoft. Dragon Age is targeting a full reveal and potential release in summer 2024. Game Pass is unlikely to be available on PlayStation or Nintendo platforms. Shohei Otani's destination is uncertain, but Toronto is a potential contender. Ownership of digital movies on PlayStation is at risk due to rights issues. Physical media, such as steel books, can provide a more tangible and secure ownership experience. The Game Awards predictions include categories such as action-adventure, narrative, and game of the year. Die Hard is a classic action movie with a Christmas setting, making it a popular choice for holiday viewing. The pacing and setting of Die Hard contribute to its success, creating a claustrophobic and intense atmosphere. The flawed and relatable protagonist, John McClane, adds depth to the film and makes it more engaging. The sequels to Die Hard vary in quality, with Die Hard 3 and Die Hard 4 being particularly well-received. The hosts are excited about the upcoming release of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and invite listeners to join them for their live coverage of the Game Awards. Chapters 16:33 GTA 6 Announcement 22:29 GTA 6 World and Characters 29:00 GTA 6 and Next-Gen Consoles 30:05 GTA 6 and Marketing Partnerships 34:02 Dragon Age and Dread Wolf 35:50 House of the Dragon and TV Shows 37:12 Game Pass on PlayStation and Nintendo 44:04 Ownership of Digital Movies 50:16 Physical Media and Steel Books 54:18 Game Awards Predictions 58:15 Die Hard: A Christmas Movie 01:02:49 Die Hard Review 01:06:14 Die Hard Sequels 01:10:32 Die Hard Pacing 01:13:29 Al Powell's Character 01:16:14 Die Hard as a Tradition 01:19:57 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Release 01:21:57 Other Game Releases 01:23:29 Conclusion
What do you want from Xbox in the next year? We visit Santa Phil at the mall and ask for everything a good little Xbox player might want.
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This week, we discuss the best horror movies by decade, plus the best horror movie villains. Haiden watched The Exorcist for the first time ever, and we get their thoughts on the classic film. There's lots of video game news to cover too, so join us for Episode 96!
Join us for the latest episode! We discuss the best games coming in October, including Alan Wake 2, Forza Motorsport, and Spider-Man 2! We also have our inaugural edition of Gen Z theatre! This week, Haiden watched Saw for the first time. We discuss their thoughts on the film almost 20 years after its first release
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Most of us have played Starfield now - Eric was about to start when we were recording - and we're here with more impressions on the game
Join us as we discuss Starfield - what makes it awesome, and does it live up to the hype? Haiden from the team joins the show too to talk his love of Call of Duty and what we can all look forward to in the newest game this fall.
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Taking a look back at Summer Game Fest - what were the best moments? Also, looking ahead to what is suddenly a really busy fall game schedule!
We watched the Summer Game Fest show, and we have thoughts! Join us as we talk about the best games, what fell short, and whether the show lived up to expectations!
Join us as we make predictions for the Summer Game Fest kickoff show, Xbox Showcase, and Ubisoft showcase! It's not E3, but hopefully, it'll be just as exciting! Finally, we talk about our first impressions of Diablo 4!
Join us as we recap and share our thoughts on the PlayStation Showcase - what stood out, and why are some fans disappointed? Also, Spider-Man 2 looks pretty great. We also dive into the Texas Chain Saw Massacre playtest that took place - why is the game on the right track to make horror fans happy?
Join us for the newest episode of the Strangely Awesome Gamescast! We dive deep into Zelda Tears of the Kingdom this week, as well as talk about our expectations of the PlayStation Showcase. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the PlayStation Showcase
Join us for the newest Strangely Awesome Gamescast! We talk Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the release of Tears of the Kingdom, and a lot more! How does the newest Legend of Zelda game stack up?
Join us for the latest episode of the Strangely Awesome Gamescast! We discuss Xbox, Redfall, and a lot more!
Join us for the latest episode of the Gamescast! We discuss Dead Island 2, live service games, Borderlands, and a lot more!
Join us for the latest episode of the Strangely Awesome Gamescast! We have all the latest from PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox! News on Diablo 4 and a whole lot more! Key Links: Discord Twitter Instagram YouTube Website
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(This episode was recorded BEFORE the announcement that E3 was canceled) Join us for the latest Gamescast! We talk about the Diablo 4 beta, E3 having more trouble, and lots of other games, including Gollum and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Join the community! Discord
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What's your favorite Girl Scout cookie? If it's Raspberry Rally, you might have a hard time getting one this year. We dig into the massive controversy here to kick off the show. Our Game of the Week is Vampire Survivors - we talk tips and tricks, along with why the game is so damn addicting. News this week includes: Skull and Bones Forza Horizon 5 Pokemon Hogwarts Legacy Elden Ring Suicide Squad Finally, we debate the best gaming drink, the MCU, and which games shouldn't sleep on this year Key Links: Discord Twitter Instagram YouTube Website
Have you seen Matrix Resurrections? Tyler watched it again during one of the recent snowstorms, and we end up debating the worst sequels we've seen, Eric defends his take that Top Gun Maverick is a terrible sequel. What's your least favorite? There's a lot of great games coming in March and April, and we get you the very best with our Top 10 games coming in the next two months. This week's Game of the Week is Goldeneye 007 - does it live up to the memories? Finally, we dig into the news of the week and answer community questions.
Strangely Awesome Games Statement On Hogwarts Legacy And JK Rowling: Strangely Awesome Games prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming community for all kinds of gamers. To be clear, we flatly reject the views of J.K. Rowling. We support people in the trans community and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole and strive to celebrate our differences and how they can make us all better. In our community, we will not condone or accept discrimination or harassment, whether that comes in the form of transphobia or in shaming someone for enjoying a game. While we recognize the pain Rowling's comments have caused for many people, as a gaming outlet, we will cover Hogwarts Legacy on its merits out of respect for the teams that worked hard to create it. At the same time, we will discuss its ethics in a separate conversation out of respect for our amazing and diverse community. Our game of the week is Hogwarts Legacy, and it's actually really fun. Last week, we discussed the ethics around the game and Rowling's association with the brand, but this week we're diving into the game itself! What makes this really fun? What did Avalanche do really well, and what did they miss on? Despite being really fun, Hogwarts Legacy does miss on some things, so we talk about those too. It's Valentine's Day! What game or show are you in love with right now? Around the world of gaming, we talk MLB The Show 23 news, Cal;l of Duty Modern Warfare 2 gets Season 2 (finally), and The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is Nintendo's biggest game ever by file size/
It's controversy week on the show, as we dive into the difficult issues at play with Hogwarts Legacy. The Harry Potter creator has said some pretty awful things, but what's the right answer when it comes to a video game? Are players bad people for wanting to play it? If that isn't enough, there was a lot of angst about Episode 3 of The Last of Us on HBO. We get into why we really shouldn't pay much attention to it. In more fun news, we admit more characters into Club 1Up and answer some community questions!
More delays have come, including Star Wars Jedi Survivor. In addition, some games got their sunset announced this week - which ones are leaving us too soon? Fox News, the guardians of objectivity and truth, have decided that Xbox is ruining America, and yes, it's as dumb as you think it sounds. E3 2023 took a major blow this week with the announcement that Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo would all be skipping the show. We discuss why that report is maybe a little bit misleading, and what E3 can do from here. Halo had more changes and potential drama this week, and 343's role in the development of Xbox's flagship franchise is becoming more clear. Finally, we talk new releases, answer questions from the community, and play bouncer at Club 1Up.
The Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct was this week, and we got a surprise shadow drop of Hi-Fi Rush, a game that's fun in all the right ways. It's our Game of the Week this week, and we dig into what really works for Tango Gameworks' newest release. We also got updates on Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Elder Scrolls Online. Does Redfall look like it will deliver when it launches this May? A whole bunch of sports games got news this week. MLB The Show is getting a cover athlete, EA Sports PGA Tour got a release date, and WWE 2K23 got announced with a March release date. We get you caught up on all the latest in the world of sportsball games. There were a lot of rumors about Halo and 343 this week. Is 343 the right studio to be making Halo at this point? Also, we learned the sad fate of Marvel's Avengers from Square. Finally, we get some more members to Club 1Up and answer community questions! Join the community! Head to Strangely Awesome Games and use the links to join our Discord or follow us on Twitter or Instagram!
Ubisoft has delayed Skull and Bones again, and this time there's no new and updated release date. On top of that, Ubisoft has laid off a lot of people and canceled three more unannounced games in an attempt to save money. We give initial impressions on the first episode of The Last of Us on HBO - so far, it's been a mostly great adaptation! We look back at video game guides - the kind you'd buy in the store - and talk the merits of them, nostalgic value, and even remember the old Nintendo Power hotline that you could call and spend all your parents' money to figure out how to beat that tough boss. Finally, we answer questions from the community and look ahead to all the new releases next week. Join the community here!
This week, we talk the games that defined our childhood and why! We also do a draft and build teams of upcoming 2023 games - where did games like Zelda, Redfall, Starfield, Forspoken, Hogwarts Legacy, and Star Wars Jedi Survivor land? In news, we discuss: PlayStation's Project Leonardo Xbox January Games Showcase Madden Saves Debacle Finally, our Game of the Week is Midnight Suns - Steven loves it so we pick his brain on what the best features of the game are. Head to strangelyawesomegames.com for everything you could ever need about gaming, including a list of every single video game releasing in 2023
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