With a rotating cast of four friends, this bi-weekly podcast focuses on gaming & nerd culture. Mike, Jacques, Indy, and Ash riff on a chosen theme every other Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you like NECA action figures? Well Mike does! In this episode he shares his knowledge about the company who creates some of the most sought after collectibles.Our Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you a big Nintendo fan? Do you love them? Or do you hate them? Well in this episode Indy and Mike are gonna take you on a roller coaster ride. They talk about the good, bad, and the terrible things Nintendo bestows on its community.Our Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're venturing into the abstract this episode as Mike and Jacques enter the dreamscape. What do we dream about? What does it mean? What happens when dreams get lucid? What does VR have to do with dreaming? Have we been abducted by aliens? Take a peek inside our psyches.Our Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Hunter must Hunt. And a Podcaster must podcast. Which is why we're talking about Indy's favorite game of all-time⦠Bloodborne! We delve into gameplay, story, music, tips for beginners, our favorite and most hated levels, bosses, and enemy types. Press play and join the hunt!Our Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you like Star Wars? Do you like random Star Wars trivia, extended lore, and classic Boundless Gamers rants? Then you are going to love this week's episode. Mike and Indy dedicate an entire episode to a Star Wars themed power hour. Grab your lightsabers and join us on the battlefield!!!Our Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Boundless Gamers are at odds. It's video games vs tabletop! Which one is better and will video games be the death of tabletop games? There's some hard hitting questions in this episode, and we have some news somewhere in there too.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:01:51 - L.A. Noire00:10:11 - Pinball FX3The Inventory00:14:14 - Mouth haptics let you kiss, smoke, & eat spiders In VR00:17:36 - BioWare may have leaked a major Mass Effect 4 detail00:23:07 - PlayStation is putting $300 million more into first-party games00:23:50 - Gotham Knights: PS4 and Xbox One versions cancelled00:27:42 - Xbox's DRM outage reveals the problems with digital ownership00:32:17 - Starfield and Redfall delayed to 202300:35:15 - Alan Wake news update: Nintendo Switch, AMC show, & Alan Wake 200:38:26 - Dead Space remake developer livestream00:39:42 - Intermission: Earthworm Jim HD & DuckTales Remastered00:41:56 - The Dead Space livestream conversation Topic of the Show00:50:48 - Video Games vs Tabletop GamesSurprise Mechanics01:12:41 - Voice Impressions01:23:51 - Ridley Scott: You done f***ed it up!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike is all alone this week. That's right he's flying without a co-pilot. Will he crash the plane? Let's find out!!! In this episode Mike Pistachio reviews Trek to Yomi. The brand new indie game from Devolver Digital. He also shares his thoughts about the future of handheld gaming.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:04:46 - Trek to YomiThe Inventory00:17:45 - SEGA delisting several classic Sonic titles from digital storefronts00:20:55 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 officially announced00:21:56 - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase set for June 202200:23:47 - Square Enix sells Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and several studios to Embracer Group for 300 million00:25:19 - PS5 stock shortage may last until 2024Topic of the Show00:29:02 - The Future of Handheld GamingSurprise Mechanics00:45:44 - Zen Studios did a naughty thing and got away with it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Indy are back at it this week discussing what games they want to see from the golden piece of literature known as the Nvidia leak!! We're you blown away by the announcement that Kingdom Hearts 4 is coming?!? Well we're sorry we can't match your energy, but we are excited about TMNT, Amy Hennig's new Star Wars game, and Halo Infinite's god awful season 2 roadmap. All this and more on this week's episode. Grab some popcorn. It's gonna be a fun one.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:02:52 - Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two00:11:32 - Among Us & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate00:14:24 - Indy printed a 300 page Majora's Mask strategy guide bookThe Inventory00:16:45 - Amy Hennig's new studio is making a Star Wars game00:21:15 - Sega is reviving Crazy Taxi & Jet Set Radio00:23:07 - Halo Infinite: Last Spartan Standing & Season 2 roadmap details00:33:59 - Sonic Origins has been officially revealed00:38:20 - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge update 00:39:20 - TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection has a $150 physical collector's boxTopic of the Show00:41:21 - Revisiting The Nvidia LeakSurprise Mechanics01:03:31 - Dude, Where's my Dog?01:07:43 - Aliens vs. Video Game Characters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wanna know more about Asheley? Well get ready. Ash answers all of your questions in this special episode. We also make fun of Indy, talk about some gaming news, and maybe Garrus Vakarian or Liara T'Soni gets mentioned at some point. Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:07:27 - Horizon Forbidden West00:11:00 - The Evil Within 2The Inventory00:25:02 - Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Massive Update)00:30:19 - Sony invests $1 billion into Epic Games00:33:39 - Is Godzilla coming to Call of Duty: Warzone?00:36:03 - CD Projekt Red delays the next-gen version of Witcher 3Topic of the Show00:39:58 - Ask Ash Anything!Surprise Mechanics01:28:11 - Wal-Mart sells moldy bread01:33:18 - Story time: Indy ate all my candy!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Indy set out to determine the best of the best of controllers, and along the way pass judgement on Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Sequel movies being a separate discussion all together) But it wouldn't be a Boundless Gamers show if we didn't hate at least one thing. Indy sets his sights on the Halo show!!!Our Linktree00:00:46 - Start00:01:35 - AnnouncementsWhat We're Playing00:08:39 - Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaThe Inventory00:24:48 - New PlayStation Plus memberships00:29:49 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed to 202300:32:15 - E3 2022 canceled00:36:02 - Next Tomb Raider game will use Unreal Engine 5 00:38:33 - Remedy is remaking Max Payne 1 & 200:39:38 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 outruns previous video game movies00:43:05 - Kingdom Hearts 4 announced00:45:19 - Angry Joe blocked by CBS & Indy talks about the Halo showTopic of the Show00:59:27 - Ranked! Video Game Controller EditionSurprise Mechanics01:35:10 - Sony Rewards: Customer Service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YOU are the stars of this episode. Listen to Mike & Indy answer questions from our audience.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:05:12 - Destiny 200:07:39 - It's all downhill after 3000:09:47 - Resistance Trilogy00:19:20 - Spongebob's Truth or SquareThe Inventory00:22:17 - CD Projekt Red announces new Witcher game in development00:27:02 - Sony acquires Jade Raymond's Haven Studios00:28:55 - Rocksteady's Suicide Squad has been delayed to Spring 202300:32:47 - Rockstar has unveiled GTA+, a subscription service for GTA OnlineTopic of the Show00:38:56 - Listener Q & ASurprise Mechanics01:18:00 - Would you rather be a Werewolf or Vampire?01:21:49 - Has Mike joined the PC master race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everyone has experienced burnout at some point in their life. Content creators, in particular, are very prone to it. In this episode, Indy & Jacques have an honest discussion about their personal experiences and how they overcome burnout and other mental pitfalls.**Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideation**Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:02:27 - Elden Ring00:08:35 - Destiny 200:13:12 - Tunic00:17:05 - Friday The 13thThe Inventory00:22:34 - Elden Ring has sold 12 million copies worldwide00:25:38 - The Initiative is bleeding senior management 00:35:45 - 30 days of Paramount+ free for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members00:40:14 - Supermassive announces their next game, The Quarry00:43:56 - A Plague Tale: Innocence TV show is in development00:45:04 - Hogwart's Legacy State of Play presentationTopic of the Show00:53:32 - We Need To Talk About Burnout **Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideation**Surprise Mechanics01:28:48 - Smash or Pass?01:36:57 - What is a bizarre fact about yourself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Breaking News: We don't have a topic. Therefore, The Inventory has been expanded to 12 news items this week. Fear not though, the rest of the episode remains unchanged. Jacques & Mike talk some more Horizon and Bloodborne. Plus, Surprise Mechanics gets gross and borderline criminal.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:04:58 - Bloodborne00:15:15 - Horizon Forbidden West00:30:28 - CarrionThe Inventory00:34:55 - Xbox's lifetime units sold in Japan is 2.3 million00:42:00 - Forspoken has been delayed to October 11, 202200:49:40 - Sony is ending PS3 support in Japan00:52:08 - F-Zero X added to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack00:53:28 - Gotham Knights will release on October 25, 202200:54:33 - Xbox's March update adds quality of life features00:58:14 - Sony has upgraded the DualSense internals01:01:11 - Super Nintendo World will open in the U.S. in 202301:03:35 - 8 more women join gender discrimination lawsuit against Sony01:06:57 - EA Motive details audio upgrades in Dead Space remake01:15:25 - Pinball FX players outraged by Indiana Jones table price01:16:38 - Sony's Japan-focused State of Play presentationSurprise Mechanics01:25:50 - Mike's explosive story **Trigger Warning: Diarrhea Talk**01:31:20 - What advertisement drives you insane? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you sick of Elden Ring yet? Of course you're not! So let's talk about it and all things From Software. Plus, Mike has finished Horizon Forbidden West and Cyberpunk 2077 and he has thoughts.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing (Watching? Listening to?)00:02:39 - Horizon Forbidden West00:10:33 - Cyberpunk 207700:21:37 - The Batman **NO Spoilers**00:24:03 - Uncharted movie audiobookThe Inventory00:27:03 - Fallout New Vegas 2 is reportedly in development00:31:01 - Guardians of the Galaxy is now on Xbox Game Pass00:32:13 - Housemarque's next game is a brand new IP00:32:58 - Street Fighter 6 has been announced00:36:25 - Halo Infinite Co-op Campaign & Forge delayed again00:45:16 - Russia's invasion of Ukraine sends ripples through the industryTopic of the Show00:54:23 - Bloodborne preamble00:59:16 - Elden Ring: Moving A Genre ForwardSurprise Mechanics01:26:14 - Which Darkside Force user would have protected the younglings?01:33:50 - Will we see a Darth Revan Disney+ series? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ash (making her hosting debut) & Jacques dive into Horizon Forbidden West with early impressions of the first few hours. In addition, we conduct a full spoilercast on The Medium because absolutely nobody asked for it.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:04:23 - The Medium **SPOILERS**00:38:54 - Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach00:40:19 - King's Throne: Game of ConquestThe Inventory00:45:50 - LEGO Horizon Tallneck set coming in May00:49:38 - The Witcher 3 Game Director launches new studio00:52:08 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask coming to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on February 2500:55:02 - Elden Ring overview trailer gives us one final look before launch00:57:23 - Netflix to produce a Bioshock movieTopic of the Show01:01:30 - Horizon Forbidden West early impressionsSurprise Mechanics01:31:48 - Which Horizon machine would you choose as a pet?01:35:40 - Matching video game characters with fast food restaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Ash take a trip to the past and reminisce about gaming experiences with family. They cover a smorgasbord of news including the recent Nintendo Direct. Mike gushes over Sifu.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:03:36 - Ash ain't playing much of nothing00:05:32 - Hitman 200:10:19 - SifuThe Inventory00:17:45 - Sifu will receive an accessibility update00:20:23 - Evil Dead: The Game will support crossplay00:22:17 - The Wolf Among Us 2 trailer dropped00:24:55 - L.A. Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club sequels coming?00:26:36 - Microsoft President says Call of Duty will remain multiplatform00:28:54 - Gran Turismo 7 State of Play presentation00:33:23 - Uncharted movie novelization narrated by Nolan North00:34:58 - Nintendo Direct roundupTopic of the Show00:51:08 - Gaming With The FamilySurprise Mechanics01:20:58 - Which Mass Effect Character Are You? (Quiz)01:32:52 - Mike inadvertently asks someone out in an Xbox party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the 2022 Consolidation Draft! Jacques & Indy take on the roles of Sony and Microsoft (respectively) and each draft five publishers/developers, then explain why each selection best fits their brand.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:05:40 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus00:12:06 - Kena: Bridge of SpiritsThe Inventory00:16:32 - Rockstar confirms GTAVI is in development00:20:49 - Rocksteady's Suicide Squad reportedly delayed until 202300:25:00 - Ghostwire Tokyo will launch on March 2500:33:43 - Sony rolls out Discord integration with PSN00:36:59 - Sony buys Bungie for $3.6 billionTopic of the Show01:00:13 - 2022 Consolidation DraftSurprise Mechanics01:26:01 - Which dormant IP would we resurrect?01:33:26 - Creating Soulsborne bosses from a random list generator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Better late than never! With our Game Awards done, we finally catch up with the monumental news of Microsoft purchasing Activision. NOTE: This was recorded the day before Sony announced the purchase of Bungie. We will cover that story next episode.Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:03:02 - Lake00:04:59 - Rainbow Six Extraction00:09:30 - Sackboy: A Big Adventure00:12:42 - Link's Awakening a.k.a. Tiny Zelda00:18:28 - Pokemon Legends: ArceusThe Inventory00:27:47 - PlayStation Plus & Xbox Games With Gold (February 2022)00:33:46 - Halo The Series trailer drops to mixed reactions00:39:05 - EA announces 3 new Star Wars games in development00:42:30 - Footage surfaces from canceled game Star Wars: 1313Topic of the Show00:46:06 - Microsoft Buys Activision: What's Next?00:55:19 - BREAKING: Indy tastes Mike's Oatmeal (Surprise Mechanics)01:00:51 - Topic continuedSurprise Mechanics01:26:41 - Have you ever played a game you hated but finished anyway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The full Boundless Gamers crew has gathered for the first time ever to pick our best of the best for 2021! Our Linktree00:00:45 - Intro + Awards explainerOur Game Awards 202100:03:31 - Best Indie00:08:38 - Best Art Design00:14:02 - Best Soundtrack00:19:19 - Best Multiplayer00:24:41 - Best Cover Art00:30:05 - Best New Old Game00:36:45 - Best Performance00:42:01 - Best Narrative00:47:00 - Fire Dumpster Truck Award00:54:15 - Game Of The YearExtras01:02:53 - Favorite Weapon01:06:50 - Most Difficult Game01:10:36 - Most Underrated Game01:13:41 - Best Butt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where will video games be in 20 years? Jacques and Mike ponder the possibilities. Also, we have a full spoiler discussion about Halo Infinite's campaign. Surprise Mechanics might include elements of time travel as well. Our minds are on the future. In fact, I'm writing this paragraph from the future and I knew YOU would be reading these exact words at this exact moment, which is why we both know already you are going to press play on this podcast. So... what are you waiting for?Our Linktree00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:07:58 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits00:12:54 - Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights00:15:24 - Forza Horizon 500:20:26 - Halo Infinite **SPOILERS**00:38:47 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker00:43:52 - Bowser's FuryThe Inventory00:46:00 - Microsoft has officially stopped making Xbox One consoles00:49:05 - Sony confirms it is still producing PS4 consoles00:57:09 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been delayed until December 800:58:43 - The Hitman Trilogy is now on Xbox Game PassTopic of the Show01:01:24 - The Future of Video GamesSurprise Mechanics01:25:24 - Jacques finally watched The Time Machine (1960)01:40:41 - Did Mike meet a time traveler at his grocery store? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back with our very first episode of 2022! If you thought we were content with being lazy during our break, you thought wrong! There is a metric f#ck ton to cover, so strap in and brace for impact!00:00:45 - WE'RE BACK!!!What We're Playing00:04:48 - Inscryption00:07:12 - Mike's oatmeal abomination00:12:29 - Infamous 2 is overrated00:14:40 - Forza Horizon 500:15:45 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine00:20:41 - It Takes Two00:24:15 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits00:26:22 - Far Cry 6The Inventory00:32:00 - Xbox Games w/ Gold & PlayStation Plus (January 2022)00:37:31 - Sony unveils PlayStation VR200:46:16 - Ubisoft+ subscription service coming to Xbox00:48:26 - E3 cancels in-person event for 2022Topic of the Show00:50:50 - Battlefront 2 Gave Us Friendship Part IISurprise Mechanics01:18:47 - YouTube & 20 Questions01:26:40 - Mike's Ghostbusters: Afterlife review (NO Spoilers) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Asheley joins Jacques for the final episode of 2021. We geek out about one of our favorite things on this planet -- Horror. Be sure to stay tuned for a very special Christmas themed Surprise Mechanics at the end of the show. Thanks to all our listeners for their support this year. Without you, there is no show.00:00:45 - Welcome Asheley to the show!What We're Playing00:08:35 - The Long Dark00:09:30 - A Plague Tale: Innocence00:15:55 - The Long Dark (continued)00:18:54 - Assassin's Creed: Odyssey00:24:10 - A Plague Tale: Innocence (continued)00:28:09 - The Last Campfire00:35:53 - Halo InfiniteThe Inventory00:43:09 - New colors for PS5 DualSense & console covers00:47:25 - Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary00:51:33 - Bully 2 is reportedly back in development00:56:49 - Far Cry 6 adds Danny Trejo missions00:59:06 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC announced01:02:40 - Splinter Cell remake begins development01:07:15 - Netflix reportedly making a live-action Mega Man movie01:12:04 - Man locks gamers inside arcade before going on ax rampage01:16:48 - Scorn gets October 2022 release dateTopic of the Show01:17:47 - What scares us?Surprise Mechanics01:45:33 - Ash & Indy open a Christmas present from Jacques Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In what is our longest episode to date, Indy and Jacques show what happens when two people with ADD are left to their own devices. Fear not though, we breakdown the entirety of The Game Awards for your listening pleasure.00:00:45 - Start00:02:24 - Jacques got an Xbox Series XWhat We're Playing00:07:12 - Halo Infinite multiplayer00:09:29 - ADD Tangent 1: Christmas decorations00:12:24 - Halo Infinite campaign00:23:54 - ADD Tangent 2: Death Stranding00:24:54 - The Matrix Awakens: Unreal Engine 5 tech demoTopic of the ShowThe Game Awards: The Winners00:31:58 - Best Independent - Kena: Bridge of Spirits00:33:39 - Best Performance - Maggie Robertson (Lady D)00:35:45 - Best Action - Returnal00:36:42 - ADD Tangent 3: PS4/PS5/PS+00:39:10 - Player's Voice Award - Halo Infinite00:41:20 - Best RPG - Tales of Arise00:42:04 - Best Score - Nier Replicant00:43:52 - Best Multiplayer - It Takes Two00:45:10 - Best Mobile - Genshin Impact00:45:47 - ADD Tangent 4: Ni no Kuni/Studio Ghibli/J-Horror/J-Wrestling00:48:44 - Best Narrative - Guardians of the Galaxy00:50:55 - ADD Tangent 5: Tough bosses/ADD/TLoU2/Mike's editing00:55:30 - Best Action Adventure - Metroid Dread00:57:17 - Best Ongoing Game - Final Fantasy XIV00:59:04 - ADD Tangent 6: Siri is a c#ckblocking b!tch01:00:31 - Innovation in Accessibility - Forza Horizon 501:00:59 - ADD Tangent 7: Take 10/Slates/Our Christmas album01:02:38 - Best Game Direction - Deathloop01:07:22 - Game of the Year - It Takes Two01:13:58 - Online reaction to this year's showThe Game Awards: Announcements & Trailers01:16:32 - Geoff Keighley addresses toxic culture within the industry01:18:30 - Hellblade 2 gameplay trailer01:21:09 - Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse01:26:16 - Wonder Woman01:27:27 - Alan Wake 2 confirmed!!!01:31:47 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 trailer01:34:28 - Horizon Forbidden West01:36:03 - Destiny 2: The Witch Queen01:36:43 - Slitterhead a.k.a Silent Hill trolling01:40:28 - Nightingale01:41:45 - Lady Gaga x Beat Saber01:42:42 - Somerville01:44:02 - Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course01:45:03 - Sonic Frontiers01:45:51 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League01:48:09 - Forspoken01:49:21 - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 201:50:00 - Saints Row: Self Made01:50:40 - Dune: Spice Wars01:51:06 - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands01:52:23 - Among Us VR01:53:48 - Steel Rising01:54:54 - Metal: Hellsinger01:55:20 - Star Trek: Resurgence01:56:14 - Rumbleverse01:56:37 - A Plague Tale: Requiem01:58:05 - ADD Tangent 8: Indy needs to finish The Last of Us Part II01:59:23 - Dying Light 2: Stay Human02:02:46 - CrossfireX02:03:19 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt02:03:43 - GTFO02:06:16 - Paramount+ Halo series first look02:09:37 - Elden Ring cinematic trailer02:12:54 - ARC RaidersSurprise Mechanics02:15:26 - Indy's Indies - The Forest02:20:00 - Build a DnD party from video game characters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a one year delay, Halo Infinite is here in it's full glory. Jacques flies solo this week but he's got you covered with a review roundup. Plus, he delves into some news items and finishes with an amusing story from his childhood.00:00:45 - StartThe Inventory00:03:35 - Halo Infinite review roundup00:12:05 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite coming to Xbox Game Pass00:15:19 - PlayStation's answer to Xbox Game Pass00:19:11 - New U.S. bill aims to ban console scalper bots00:22:16 - Bioshock 4 setting and time period leaked00:27:25 - ID@Xbox Winter Game Fest demo event00:29:02 - Xbox Games With Gold (December 2021)00:31:00 - PlayStation Plus (December 2021)00:33:52 - Nintendo adds Paper Mario to Switch Online Expansion PackSurprise Mechanics00:35:17 - Jacques regales us with a childhood story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon is nearing a deal to produce a Mass Effect TV series, so naturally we had to talk at length about what we'd like to see. We also discuss two GOTY contenders in Guardians of the Galaxy & Psychonauts 2. Oh, and Jacques is back!00:00:45 - Where the hell has Jacques been00:06:32 - The Lost EpisodeWhat We're Playing00:08:31 - Mass Effect 300:13:31 - Infamous 200:18:10 - Psychonauts 200:25:35 - Alien Breed 2: Assault00:31:55 - Guardians of the GalaxyThe Inventory00:45:29 - Avengers Spider-Man DLC has no story missions00:49:48 - Sony patents PS5 faceplates00:52:41 - Nintendo's Doug Bowser condemns Activision00:56:22 - Star Citizen has raised $400 million to date on Kickstarter01:01:57 - Xbox has sent 20th Anniversary gift packages to random fans01:04:56 - PlayStation Home is being resurrected by non-profit group01:08:02 - Housemarque possibly teasing Returnal DLC01:09:57 - Sony patents joy-con-like controller for mobile devicesTopic of the Show01:14:32 - Envisioning The Mass Effect Amazon ShowSurprise Mechanics01:36:10 - Master Chief makes appearance at college football game01:39:04 - Mike's a wheelin' dealin', Xbox 360 stealin' son of a gun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halo Infinite multiplayer is in the wild and we've been playing the sh!t out of it! Does the horrible progression system ruin an otherwise return to form for the series? Plus, we discuss The Game Awards nominations and highlight some great Black Friday deals.00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:02:52 - Pokemon Pearl00:05:14 - Mario Party Superstars00:06:49 - Battlefield 204200:08:33 - Psychonauts 200:10:42 - Halo InfiniteThe Inventory00:20:43 - Limited Edition Forza Horizon 5 controller00:23:55 - Saints Row reboot delayed until August 202200:24:38 - Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration event00:27:57 - Phil Spencer calls on industry to preserve games00:29:55 - Xbox One has sold 51 million units to date00:33:23 - Industry calls for resignation of Activision CEO Bobby Kotick00:37:30 - Alien: Isolation coming to iOS & Android on Dec. 1600:39:19 - Star Wars: Battlefront 3 plans reportedly rejected by EATopics of the Show00:43:23 - The Game Awards nominations01:00:40 - Black FridaySurprise Mechanics01:10:07 - Game of the Year 2022 predictions01:16:08 - Mike bought an Xbox 360 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you collect action figures and statues? Boy do we have an episode for you! Mike and Indy nerd out hard about their collections, including NECA, McFarlane, Funko, etc. They discuss the business side of things as well. If collectibles aren't your thing, there's plenty else to enjoy in this episode, including Mike's review of Call of Duty: Vanguard and a wacky Surprise Mechanics involving extraterrestrial infants.00:00:45 - StartWhat We're Playing00:02:36 - Man of Medan00:08:10 - Call of Duty: VanguardThe Inventory00:17:50 - BioWare releases Mass Effect 4 teaser poster for N7 Day00:21:40 - Nine foot joystick makes Guinness Book of World Records00:22:40 - Ubisoft employees ask for support in fight for better work environment00:28:41 - Ubisoft announces pay increases to prevent talent exodus00:34:46 - Battlefield 2042 offering 10-hour free trial at launch00:36:56 - Marvel's Midnight Suns delayed until 2nd half of 202200:39:56 - Forza Horizon 5 launches to huge critical success00:42:30 - Take-Two cancels unannounced Hanger 13 project00:45:52 - NECA unveils The Last of Us Part II action figuresTopic of the Show00:50:42 - Video Game CollectiblesSurprise Mechanics01:15:43 - What if you found an alien child in the woods?01:32:28 - 4 Questions: Collectibles Edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode is a momentous one, because we welcome back our sporadic guest, Indy, but now as a permanent member of Boundless Gamers and semi-regular host. Joined by Mike, they review some of the latest games such as, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, House of Ashes, and Metroid Dread. Followed by a breakdown of news over the last two weeks. Last but not least, they have differing opinions on Sony's recent State of Play.00:00:45 - Start00:02:35 - Starhawk00:06:16 - Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy00:13:37 - House of Ashes00:19:20 - Alan Wake Remastered00:20:13 - The Force Unleashed 200:22:31 - Metroid Dread00:25:40 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is buggy00:34:30 - Halo Infinite campaign reveal00:39:55 - GTA: The Trilogy pricing and release strategy00:41:32 - Xbox Game Pass is stacked to finish out 202100:43:22 - Xbox Games With Gold (November 2021)00:45:04 - PlayStation Plus (November 2021)00:51:27 - Uncharted movie trailer00:56:20 - Deathloop on sale for $40 only 6 weeks post-launch00:57:25 - Returnal receives much needed update00:58:55 - CD Projekt Red delays are abound01:03:11 - The Quiet Place is getting a game01:03:57 - Amy Hennig is making a Marvel game01:06:07 - Sony's State of Play01:19:51 - Five Minutes or Less01:24:30 - True or False: Boba Fett Edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 23Mike returns for another solo episode and he brings with him an announcement about the future of this show. Don't worry, it's not bad (depending on your tastes). Also, he may or may not have witnessed a UFO. He talks about games too, if you're into that sort of thing.00:00:45 - Start00:02:13 - Important Show Changes00:05:20 - Gotham Knights/Suicide Squad trailers00:06:37 - Elden Ring delayed again00:07:07 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack pricing is absurd00:09:57 - Dbrand hits back at Sony with new PS5 plates00:10:27 - PS5 ends Switch's 33 month best-selling streak00:10:54 - EA may drop the FIFA name over licensing dispute00:12:16 - Blue Box Game Studios receiving death threats00:15:35 - Sources say a new Splinter Cell is in development00:17:40 - Alan Wake has too many collectibles00:18:52 - Back 4 Blood's difficulty is unforgiving00:21:32 - Life Is Strange: True Colors (minor franchise SPOILERS)00:25:31 - Did Mike witness a UFO? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 22This week, Jacques' brain is still in the shop for repairs, so we welcome back our returning guest, Indy. There's a plethora of news and games to cover, plus we discuss how our gaming habits have changed as we age. We finish with our longest Surprise Mechanics ever!00:00:45 - Start00:04:33 - GTA: The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition00:05:41 - PlayStation to announce āa big remakeā soon00:08:02 - Resident Evil 7 has shipped 10 million copies00:09:18 - Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller00:11:05 - Back 4 Blood solo mode blocks achievements/progression/stat tracking00:14:52 - Kotaku encourages people to pirate Metroid Dread00:20:10 - PlayStation CEO, Jim Ryan, wants to reach a wider audience00:24:57 - Metroid Dread00:29:33 - Spider-Man DLC/Batman: Arkham City00:32:22 - Alan Wake Remastered00:37:03 - Hell Let Loose00:40:24 - Battlefield 2042 beta00:44:41 - Back 4 Blood00:46:09 - Dishonored 200:49:59 - Halo Infinite test flight + franchise discussion00:59:00 - Gaming As We Age01:17:03 - Let's play a game01:42:01 - Confessions of a Platinum addict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 21Mike flies solo in a shortened episode this week as Jacques' brain is temporarily out of order. Does Mike manage to land the plane safely without a co-pilot or does he crash and burn? Listen and find out for yourself.00:00:45 - Start00:03:03 - Our friend Jim scored a PS500:04:42 - Bluepoint officially joins the PlayStation family00:05:36 - Sony introduces PS5 game trials00:07:42 - Sora is the final Smash Bros. Ultimate character00:08:20 - PSNow adds The Last of Us Part II & more00:10:00 - October PS+ & Xbox Games With Gold00:13:26 - Hot Wheels Unleashed00:18:54 - Alan Wake Remastered00:22:33 - Gaming On A Budget00:29:44 - Our friend Jason is the secret silent co-host00:31:36 - Mike watched John Wick Chapter 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 20We are back after a week off and there is plenty to discuss. We catch up on some news items. How do we deal with burnout? Mike's final review of Deathloop is here. Jacques' reviews The Evil Within DLC. Plus, Surprise Mechanics & more!00:01:39 - Reasons there was no episode last week00:05:41 - PS5 firmware update00:11:17 - Nintendo to add N64/Genesis games00:18:00 - Quantic Dream making a Star Wars game?00:20:04 - Crystal Dynamics is partnering with The Initiative00:22:56 - Mike's Deathloop review00:32:24 - The Evil Within DLC00:41:08 - Batman: Arkham City/Knight00:52:21 - Jacques' playing KOTOR for the first time00:54:03 - Dealing with burnout (+ tangents)01:12:22 - Storytime with Mike01:19:53 - YouTuber Food4Dogs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 19Sony finally gave us a tangible look at the future with their PS5 Showcase and it did not disappoint. We also delve into the Nvidia GeForce NOW data leak, which may have revealed a plethora of unannounced games. Plus, we talk about a wide array of games we're playing, including DEATHLOOP.00:02:55 - Nvidia GeForce NOW leak00:09:10 - Alan Wake Remastered00:10:22 - DEATHLOOP early impressions00:15:16 - Sonic Colors: Ultimate00:18:33 - Lost Planet 3 final thoughts00:19:32 - The Evil Within **Minor Ending Spoilers**00:32:22 - Surgeon Simulator 2 is THE WORST00:38:18 - Sony PS5 Showcase01:05:15 - Top 10 Best-Selling Consoles of All-Time01:19:15 - PlayStation/Ubisoft/Xbox theme parks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 18Join us as we have fun reminiscing about tabletop games, which has seen a resurgence amongst Millennials in recent years. We also give our predictions for Sony's Showcase. Yes, it has already aired but we recorded before the event so you can laugh at how far we're off the mark (mostly).00:01:42 - Start00:03:37 - Sony Showcase (Post-addictions???)00:23:15 - September PS+ games00:24:53 - Twelve Minutes **SPOILERS**00:32:08 - Call of Duty: World at War00:39:03 - Lost Planet 300:42:14 - Tabletop games01:09:06 - Which Iconic Video Game Character Are You?01:19:50 - The future of Artificial Intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 17The industry is shifting toward a subscription-based model. Would Hollywood's current movie release strategy work for games? Also, we got our first glimpse at EA Motive's Dead Space remake. 00:00:45 - Start00:02:34 - New Dead Space remake details00:14:40 - The state of AAA publishers00:24:03 - First look at new Resident Evil film00:29:20 - The Evil Within00:36:17 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite final thoughts00:44:20 - Twelve Minutes00:50:11 - Last Stop00:52:17 - Peggle 200:55:42 - Battlefield 2042 on Xbox Game Pass?00:56:50 - When will next-gen Cyberpunk release?00:58:23 - New PS5 model has inferior heatsink?01:00:14 - Can Sony & Microsoft work together?01:04:26 - The future of Xbox Game Pass01:13:49 - What is Sony's answer to Xbox Game Pass?01:15:12 - Mike literally puts his blood into the show01:16:33 - DC Fandome is returning on Oct. 1601:18:31 - Fuck GameStop01:24:17 - Why are Third Person Shooters not called TPS's? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 16We suffered through Gamescom so you don't have to! We also have Aliens: Fireteam Elite impressions. Mike revisits the original Splinter Cell since Ubisoft won't make another one. And Jacques has a meaty spoiler review for Bloober Team's Blair Witch.00:02:51 - More headset BS00:06:33 - SNES 30th Anniversary00:07:39 - PS4 controllers are durable00:10:12 - Black Myth: Wukong trailer00:11:17 - AC Valhalla final thoughts00:11:56 - Revisiting Splinter Cell00:17:54 - Aliens: Fireteam (Elite?)00:26:28 - Blair Witch **SPOILERS**00:47:30 - Gamescom Roundup01:16:50 - Mike's midnight launch story01:20:46 - Aliens: Special Edition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 15Let's dive into a dark and twisted, cavernous place... The brain of fanboys. Why do they act the way they do? Plus, we talk more about headsets, Hades, and Jacques tells us about being involved in a hostage situation this past weekend. 00:01:43 - Jacques was involved in a hostage situation00:06:23 - Mike's headset woes00:18:53 - Free Ratchet & Clank DLC for Rocket League00:20:20 - 12 Minutes now on Xbox Game Pass00:22:11 - Gamescom is almost here00:23:24 - Hades00:30:08 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla00:32:49 - Yoshi's Crafted World00:34:12 - Back 4 Blood00:38:37 - Zombie Army 400:41:11 - Mass Effect 300:42:12 - The Psychology of Fanboys01:01:41 - The Time Machine (1960)01:08:21 - Unorthodox paths through franchises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 14Backlogs. We all have them but can never seem to escape their crushing weight. Let's discuss how we manage ours. In addition, we have first impressions of the Back 4 Blood beta, a review of the Xbox Wireless Headset, and we try our hand at voice acting.00:01:35 - Jacques' journey to acquire a new headset00:11:43 - Xbox Wireless Headset review00:17:16 - Mike's first dentist visit in 7 years00:23:14 - Why was āEliteā added to Aliens Fireteam name00:24:18 - Shuhei Yoshida interacted with us on Twitter00:25:24 - Hellblade Xbox Series X/S update00:26:33 - Left 4 Dead 2 skins update for Zombie Army 400:27:50 - Back 4 Blood beta first impressions00:40:22 - Yoshi's Crafted World00:44:43 - Curse of the Dead Gods00:47:07 - Jacques is dropping The Sinking City00:47:59 - The Dreaded Backlog01:15:02 - A look back at Ridley Scott's Alien in 4K01:26:40 - Do we have what it takes to be voice actors01:37:39 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 13With Dead Space remake on the horizon, we decided to come up with other games that deserve remakes. We also give our first impressions of brand new cyberpunk twin-stick shooter, The Ascent.00:00:45 - Combating scalpers00:10:18 - Mike's 3D-printed Darth Revan bust00:11:53 - PlayStation Summer Sale00:13:50 - Pre-install Hades for Xbox Game Pass00:16:45 - The Ascent has a lot of technical issues00:26:44 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla00:29:30 - Mario Golf00:34:05 - Our Top 10 Remake Candidates01:04:35 - Gone Forever01:19:24 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 12AAA vs. Indie. Dead Space remake deep dive. Mike shares a serendipitous story and Jacques gets philosophical. There's a lot to love about this episode. Especially the end, where we decide which movie is worse: Dune or 2001: A Space Odyssey.00:00:45 - The intro goes at the beginning?00:02:12 - The Dead Space remake is real00:17:49 - Don't miss Microsoft's Ultimate Game Sale00:22:16 - Mike's hands-on with Xbox Series X00:30:09 - Gamefly won't let Mike leave00:31:51 - The Medium00:37:33 - The Sinking City00:41:48 - Super Mario 3D World00:44:02 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla00:47:42 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart00:51:06 - Are AAA Games Getting Stale?01:11:44 - Campfire Storytime with Mike01:15:46 - Simulation Theory01:27:48 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 11Friend of the show, Indy, joins Mike this week to discuss splitscreen couch co-op. Why is it seemingly disappearing? Is it's inclusion necessary? What are good games to play with this feature?00:00:45 - Getting to know our guest, Indy00:07:51 - Sam Fisher is back⦠kinda00:10:29 - Respawn is responsible for EA's resurgence00:13:42 - Valve announces the Steam Deck00:23:45 - Mike got an Xbox Series X00:29:30 - House (the indie game, not the TV show)00:32:00 - Demon's Souls is a hard game00:36:11 - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury00:38:52 - Talkin' ābout Bugsnax00:40:29 - Is Splitscreen A Dying Feature?01:12:17 - 20 Questions: Video Game Edition01:19:56 - How well does Indy know Mike?01:29:08 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 10The rumor mill is ablaze with whispers of a Dead Space remake. We discuss the likelihood of a revival, what we would like to see, and the franchise as a whole.You voted. We played. Let's talk about the highly addictive roguelike, Dead Cells.Surprise Mechanics: We become Jim Spencer and Phil Ryan, heads of all video gaming and it's our job to greenlight randomly generated games.00:00:45 - Nintendo Switch (OLED model)00:10:18 - Streets of Lebron: Toons in Time00:11:33 - Medal of Honor: Airborne00:14:08 - Perfect Dark Zero out of 1000:15:34 - Luigi's Mansion 3 saga comes to an end00:17:12 - Returnal is the roguelike Mike always wanted00:23:00 - Destruction AllStars stalled00:25:27 - Dead Cells is highly addictive00:35:34 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 00:37:08 - Dead Space: Make Us Whole Again00:56:26 - Guess the year this game released01:07:52 - We create games from a random list generator01:22:20 - A Plague Tale: Innocence next-gen upgrade01:23:03 - Special guest will fill-in for Jacques next episode01:24:05 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we discuss how video games can be a positive force for mental health and we share some of our own personal struggles. In addition, this episode is jam-packed with Hideo Kojima because why not?00:00:45 - Sony bought Housemarque (and Bluepoint?)00:07:55 - We will cover select current events going forward00:10:01 - The audience has spoken: We're playing Dead Cells00:14:55 - Metal Gear Solid 4 has a lot of cutscenes00:22:48 - Jedi: Fallen Order's PS5 upgrade is worth replaying00:26:35 - Homefront is like Red Dawn but mediocre00:32:04 - Jacques is addicted to buying cheap games00:35:12 - Will Mike ever finish Luigi's Mansion 3?00:35:49 - Sackboy never ends...00:37:22 - ...And neither do MGS4 cutscenes00:38:13 - Overcoming mental struggles through games01:10:33 - Who would win in a fight?01:23:31 - Hideo Kojima or Mega Man?01:31:06 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Xbox has had a tumultuous journey over the generations. What began with us looking back on the Xbox 360's vast hardware issues, turned into a story of perseverance and triumph for Xbox. Plus, we return to our regularly scheduled Mass Effect talk. Stay til the end for a surprise Nicolas Cage appearance.00:00:45 - Xbox Design Lab/New DualSense Controllers00:06:34 - Corrections from last episode00:08:31 - Intro/Note about āShare Playā00:11:33 - Jacques finished Mass Effect 200:15:26 - **Minor ME2 spoiler**00:16:07 - **Spoiler over/You're safe**00:20:07 - ME2/ME3 OP weapons00:22:43 - Mike has a change of heart about ME3's ending00:27:04 - Sackboy & Luigi aren't compelling enough00:29:21 - Bowie takes Sackboy up a notch00:34:37 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks stunning...00:39:50 - ...But it crashed Mike's PS500:42:49 - Xbox 360 hardware issues00:57:44 - Xbox is a survivor01:01:31 - Microsoft vs. Sony01:04:36 - PlayStation Experience returning?01:07:34 - Guess the game based on a description01:16:23 - Willy's Wonderland movie review01:25:04 - MeagsTV on Twitch01:26:10 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E3 was a big 'ol pile of brown squish. There were bright spots but E3 as a whole has become irrelevant and unnecessary. We discuss why that is and what should change. But much like E3 viewers, you came for the games and we have that in spades. Plus, we announce our giveaway winner. 00:00:45 - Giveaway winner00:08:31 - Intro00:10:18 - E3 was befuddling00:20:55 - Halo Infinite00:23:30 - Battlefield 204200:24:30 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl00:26:33 - Back 4 Blood00:30:09 - Starfield00:36:49 - The Outer Worlds 200:39:37 - A Plague Tale: Requiem00:41:36 - The Ascent00:43:14 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora00:46:33 - Guardians of the Galaxy00:54:10 - Metroid Dread00:56:20 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope00:58:39 - Forza Horizon 501:01:16 - Redfall01:02:53 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits01:07:14 - Hades01:08:48 - Evil Dead: The Game01:11:09 - Replaced01:11:37 - Somerville01:13:02 - Atomic Heart01:13:27 - Harold Halibut01:14:21 - Vokabulantis01:15:32 - Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View01:16:41 - Among Us01:18:05 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We present to you a very special episode. This is the tale of how we met through Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005). Plus, Jacques debuts "15 Minutes of Game" with a review of Norwegian indie, Morkredd. And Mike unboxes a surprise live on the show.00:00:45 - Mike unboxes his trivia controversy prize00:07:15 - Intros & Indies00:13:13 - Episode 6: The Lost Episode00:15:08 - Have you had enough Mass Effect?00:27:12 - RetroMania Wrestling00:31:13 - 15 Minutes of Game: Morkredd00:39:59 - The story of how Jacques and Mike met01:03:34 - Leave a comment for a chance at a $10 gift card01:07:52 - Let's remake some games01:13:20 - Outro/Give us game suggestions for Share Play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sometimes, glitches can be annoying. Other times, funny. Let's reminisce about experiences with these mystifying occurrences. Plus, we introduce two new segments and Mike pitches us his Star Wars fan film.00:00:45 - Mike's Star Wars fan film idea00:11:55 - Intro/Days of Play sale00:15:21 - Jacques breaks bad in Mass Effect00:20:17 - Sniper rifles are cool00:23:52 - Favorite Mass Effect squadmates00:25:16 - Mass Effect 200:30:44 - Jacques' Mako has the last laugh 00:32:57 - Ryse: Son of Rome is surprisingly good00:39:24 - New segment: ā15 Minutes of Gameā00:41:20 - Game glitches01:02:23 - Results from Ep.4's trivia controversy01:05:25 - New segment: āShare Playā01:06:36 - Mike answers James Lipton's 10 Questions01:10:36 - Jacques must identify games/characters based on quotes01:20:27 - Mike attempts to do the outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We play a hypothetical game where we each pick three IP's and give them to three developers, and explain what those games would look like. Jacques gushes over It Takes Two. And Surprise Mechanics gets controversial.00:00:44 - Netflix Castlevania goes hard00:06:39 - Intro00:07:59 - Mike Platinumed Mass Effect & Jacques hates the Mako00:17:47 - It Takes Two a GOTY contender?00:26:56 - Crafting our dream games00:48:21 - Mike obligates Jacques to play one of three games00:53:55 - We develop a new segment in real-time00:58:57 - Trivia Wars Episode II: Revenge of the French01:13:02 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Resident Evil: Village is finally here and we have non-spoiler thoughts. Plus, the Borderlands movie is in production, so we decided it's a good time to remind everyone what a repugnant person Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford is.Check out our LinktreeArtwork by MissInfected00:00:45 - Are we alone in the Universe?00:13:38 - Mass Effect talk00:15:44 - Intro00:20:53 - Resident Evil: Village (No Spoilers)00:37:20 - We beat Resident Evil 5 co-op00:41:18 - Luigi's Mansion 3 gets sexual00:46:41 - Alice: Madness Returns is a hidden gem00:50:17 - Xbox Game Pass is a boon for the industry00:52:50 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a gorefest00:54:41 - Astro's Playroom is an impressive DualSense showcase01:04:49 - Randy Pitchford is a P.O.S.01:22:07 - PS5's stand is loose when laid horizontally01:23:38 - Control is a visual treat on PS501:27:06 - Japan is stunning in 4K/HDR01:28:38 - VR porn01:29:23 - A cautionary tale of buying consoles at yard sales01:34:48 - Jacques taste tests a Starbuck's Nitro Cold Brew01:39:08 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are Jacques and Mike, best friends and lifelong gamers, and we're teaming up on this co-op adventure to share our passion for video games with the world. Join us for unique topic discussions, impressions of games we are playing (new and old), fun segments like Surprise Mechanics, and wholly unprofessional nonsense.Check out our Linktree Artwork by MissInfected00:00:46 - Jacques got a PS500:04:22 - DualSense impressions00:10:49 - Mike's PS5 acquisition story00:13:16 - Intro00:16:36 - Boundless Gamers inception00:26:08 - Podcast format going forward00:30:58 - Soliciting sexy pics from listeners00:32:11 - We got our COVID vaccines00:33:24 - Our gaming histories + tangents00:59:15 - Mike's PS3 collection01:05:25 - Gaming histories continued01:11:36 - That time we became friends with Jeremy Allen White on XBL01:15:02 - Gaming histories continued01:22:40 - We're playing Resident Evil 5 co-op01:25:49 - Jacques gets owned by dogs in RE: Code Veronica X01:27:27 - Jacques gets owned by the camera in RE401:28:03 - To preorder or not to preorder01:30:02 - Mike's Outriders impressions01:33:12 - Jacques loves Alice: Madness Returns01:38:05 - What is Surprise Mechanics 01:38:42 - Could you land a plane if the pilots fell unconscious01:44:37 - You can have a Mario powerup IRL but it'll cost you01:50:37 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.