Chomping After Dark

We are back finally, and the episode we came back on was one of extremes. 2024 has had some absolute bangers release, but one of the most anticipated games of the year is Rebirth. After Remake took the world by storm, Square Enix promised that Rebirth would drastically build upon what they did in its predecessor, making it look like a demo. The story is all sorts of intense, confusing, mysterious, mesmerizing, and polarizing. Check out what the crew of Swordchomp had to say about Rebirth in this two-part episode.

We are back finally, and the episode we came back on was one of extremes. 2024 has had some absolute bangers release, but one of the most anticipated games of the year is Rebirth. After Remake took the world by storm, Square Enix promised that Rebirth would drastically build upon what they did in its predecessor, making it look like a demo. The story is all sorts of intense, confusing, mysterious, mesmerizing, and polarizing. Check out what the crew of Swordchomp had to say about Rebirth in this two-part episode.

A wonderful conclusion to the two-part series of Kratos' next adventure, God of War: Ragnarok recently released to millions of excited fans. People have been patiently waiting to see how Kratos', Atreus', and Mimir's story would culminate with the cataclysmic event of Ragnarok looming on them. With encounters with Nidhogg, The Norns, Heimdall, and Thor and Odin, the game is full of adventure. In this episode, Rich and Shea sat down to discuss the story in its entirety, as well as reflect on their thoughts. Some moments were humorous, some were melancholic, and some were exciting! Come check out the episode and let us know what you thought about the conclusion to the Norse Mythology portion of Kratos' continuing journey. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we've written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh's Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea's IG - @professorlaytonn

God of War: Ragnarok is just around the corner. If you're anything like us, while God of War (2018) was memorable, it's been a minute. It's almost as if a bunch of world-altering things have happened in the past few years. But anyways…we went back to give you (and ourselves) a refresher. We jump back into controlling god killer Kratos, but he is a changed man. He has married and had a child, Atreus. His wife, Faye, passes, and her dying wish was to have her ashes spread at the highest peak in the nine realms. Kratos and Atreus navigate the realm of Midgard, coming face to face with Norse gods in their pursuit to fulfill Faye's final wish. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we've written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh's Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea's IG - @professorlaytonn

Aloy is back, and so are we! In this episode, Rich and Shea sat down to discuss the next installment of Aloy's sci-fi journey. Facing a climate crisis, a civil war between human tribes, and a futuristic sect of "evolved" humans, Aloy and friends have their work cut out for them. Enjoy the conversation where the guys deep dive into the story and reflect. They also look forward to what's going to come next for the Horizon franchise. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we've written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh's Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea's IG - @professorlaytonn

This episode has been a long time coming, as Josh and Shea have been wanting to talk about this game for years. Crosscode, a game created by Radical Fish Games and Deck13, is an action RPG that tells the story of Lea, who finds herself in the MMORPG called Crossworlds…but she has no recollection of who is she or what she's doing there. As she explores Crossworlds, she meets many characters who both help her and challenge her. The deeper she gets into the world, a mystery starts to unfurl. The conversation takes many interesting twists and turns, as Josh and Shea discuss the superb writing, the future of AI, and framing of a narrative. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we've written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh's Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea's IG - @professorlaytonn

Good people of the world, we have brought to you part two of the Stranger Things episode of Chomping After Dark. Rich and Shea discussed Volume 2, the two-part finale to Season 4. We recounted the story and reflected on the happenings of each episode while also revealing what we predict will happen in the fifth and final season. What did you think of Volume 2? Are you excited for Season 5?

Stranger Things is back! 3 years of waiting is finally over. In anticipation for Volume 2 to drop, Rich and Shea sat down to discuss what happens in Volume 1 as a recap while also reflecting on what happened in the show. We hope you enjoy the show! We promise (friends don't lie).

Rich and Shea are coming at you with another spoiler episode! In this episode, they sat down to discuss Serenoa, Frederica, Roland, Benedict, and the rest of the crew as they try to save Glenbrook from Aesfrost and Hyzante. They discuss the choices made and reflect on all of the possible outcomes. Check it out!

What happens when your three brothers and closest friends are murdered by the progeny of a raging psychopath? What would you do? The Last Ronin, originally debuting in 2020, is a short 5-issue comic book series about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Three of the four brothers have been killed. The last remaining brother seeks revenge, and he will stop at nothing until he achieves it. Rich and Shea sat down to discuss all 5 issues as the series has finally come to a close. Who is the last turtle? How did they perish? Who brought them to their demise? Is there any cheese pizza left? Listen to this awesome episode, and cowabunga, dude!

Hey y'all! We are spinning in here with another spoiler episode. We decided to try to catch lightnining in a bottle a second time as we discuss the second Sonic the Hedgehog movie. The stakes are higher, there are more characters, and there is a FANTASTIC chili dog scene! Rich and Shea break it down for you, so be sure not to miss this episode!

Hello everyone! In order for us to wrap up 2021 completely, we needed to have an in-depth discussion about one of our favorite games of last year: Eastward. Pixpil's debut game is one of adventure, time travel, suspense, and wonder. You take control of John and Sam, a father and his adoptive daughter, who escape an underground settlement and explore the world together. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Hello everyone, and welcome to the second Chomping After Dark of the year. We are heading way back to the beginning of the Nintendo Switch for this one. Now that we all have played the game (finally, Shea), we sat down to discuss the simple, yet elegant story of Breath of the Wild. Enjoy the show!

Everyone, welcome to the first Chomping After Dark of the year! We have a ton of exciting episodes lined up for this year. We couldn't be more excited. We are kicking off this year's line-up with a game everybody has been talking about the past month: Halo Infinite. We hope you enjoy the show!

Campers, welcome to another fun and exciting episode of Chomping After Dark. Being one of the most well-liked games by all three of us this year, we finally were able to sit down with Psychonauts 2 and talk about it in greater detail. Raz and crew get themselves into a jar of honey as they battle Maligula across memories. You know what? Just listen to the episode. We got you covered.

Welcome to another exciting episode! We decided to double up on December since we are taking a small break from the Chompcast, and we couldn't think of a better way to do that than to talk about one of the more underrated games of this year: Dodgeball Academia! A Pokemon-inspired story about a boy who wants to become a dodgeball champion and make many friends along the way, it's a short, action-packed adventure from start to finish. Check it out, and have a great holiday season from the crew here at Sword Chomp!

Hello all! We are back with a new episode, and we have returned to talking about games for this one. We talked about one of the most underrated games in recent history - A Plague Tale: Innocence. We discuss Amicia's, Hugo's, and the others' journey to escape the Black Plague, the Inquisitors, and the rats while curing Hugo from the Prima Macula.

We are back at it with some video game talk! In this episode, we broke down the indie darling Ender Lilies, an absolutely magnificent game. We feel like it deserves more attention than it's getting, so what better way to do that then break down its captivating story? Our good buddy, Bebop, from the Hunting Pixels podcast joins us in the conversation. You definitely don't want to miss it!

Welcome to a special episode of Chomping After Dark! We all absolutely loved Squid Game, and boy did we have a TON to say. We decided to record this special episode and rush it out immediately. We break down the key points to each episode and reflect on the themes and implications. Let us know what you thought of Squid Game and what you thought of our analysis!

The final episode in the trilogy, we have reached the end of this journey. Rich and Shea discuss The Return of the King in all of its glory. We hope that you enjoyed this mini series as much as we enjoyed recording it. Be on the lookout for the upcoming episode, as we have a special guest!

Welcome to the second of three episodes in this series! We are keeping the ball rolling by doing the second installment in this trilogy: The Two Towers. Rich and Shea have absolutely loved doing this series, and we hope that you love it as well. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

Hear ye, hear ye! We mad lads have finally done it. After wanting to for quite some time, Rich and Shea sat down to discuss the first movie in the trilogy of movies that is The Lord of the Rings. Fond memories, both of them have, and they are thoroughly discussed in this most spectacular of episodes. And before you ask, "Will you be doing the other two movies as well?" you can bet your bottom dollar on that. So be on the lookout for the upcoming episode, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers!

Chomping After Dark is back! We have been missing doing this show for quite some time, and now that we have a handle on the recent changes, we figured what better way to bring it back than with Resident Evil Village. Getting into the nitty gritty, we broke down the story in all of its startling details. We hope that you enjoy the show!

Hello everyone! We are dropping our newest episode of Chomping After Dark. This time, we decided to go waaaaaaaaaaay back to bring you our thoughts on a game from our childhood: Pokemon Blue, Red, and Yellow. Magical games, they were. Join the crew as they break down the story and relive the glory days of their childhood.

Hey all! We got the newest Chomping After Dark up. This episode, Rich, Josh, and Morgan get together to talk about the wonderful Spiderman: Miles Morales and what they think the future sequel to Spiderman will be. Check it out, and be sure to be on the lookout for the next few episodes, as a trilogy is afoot.

Finally, the day has come where we reached far back into our past to discuss one of the most important RPGs of the four of our lives: Final Fantasy 8. It was a game that we all grew up with and affected us in profound way, as the conversation reflected. Squall and his crew forever left imprints in our minds, so it was an incredibly fun and cathartic conversation to have. Tune in for the next episode, as we will be discussing snacks that seem to be in the shape of insects.

Shurikens! Time travel! Cool hats! What do these three all have in common? They all are a part of Sabotage Studio’s 2018 release, The Messenger. Josh, Rich, and Shea sat down to discuss the wonderful and unforgettable ninja game that weaves between 8-bit and 16-bit along with mellifluous music. Be on the lookout for the next episode, as we discuss one of the most classic RPG games of all time.

Hello everyone, and welcome to part 2 of the Cyberpunk 2077 series! On this episode, we decided to break down some of our favorite side missions from Skippy the gun to Judy vs. Panam in the hottest debate of 2020. Come back for the next episode as we discuss ninjas!

It's the first show of 2021! Yes, we decided to start this year off with a bang. We sat down to discuss the ultra-polarizing game Cyberpunk 2077. We were also joined by our good friend and Patron The Rev as he offered additional insight on our discussion of the main story of the game. Next episode, we are going to dissect the side content of Cyberpunk 2077 before we lay it to rest. Cowabunga!

Everyone, welcome to the final Chomping After Dark of 2020. We wanted to end with a bang, and we couldn't think of a better game to end with than one of the best of the year, Hades. Shea is joined by Josh and Rich as they break down the engrossing story that Super Giant created in this breathtaking world. We want to thank the Patrons for supporting this show and helping give us feedback. We also want to thank each and every listener who downloads this show to check it out. Be well, and see you in 2021!

VERY NICE! You see, we love you fellow Americans so much that we make good podcast episode talking about Borat 2. We love the movie, and we love wizard's sleeve. Join us for a breakdown of the story, laughs and all. Be on the lookout for the next episode: Hades.

Part 2 is here and ready for you to listen to. We wrap up the story of this incredible indie game from Happy Ray Games. Be on the lookout for Borat 2 Chomping After Dark coming next!

Hello all! We apologize for the delay, but it is finally time for a new episode! Ikenfell, the new turn-based tactical RPG from Happy Ray Games dropped, and we were absolutely enamored with it. We decided to turn this discussion into two episodes because we had so much to say. The game has incredible character development, beautiful 8-bit music, a suspenseful and engrossing story, and a cute retro art style. We break down the story in all of its glory. Enjoy the first part, and be on the lookout for part 2!

Everyone, welcome to the 24th episode of Chomping After Dark. After the serious tone of our previous episode, we figured that we would lighten the mood and discuss one of the longest awaited sequels in gaming: Crash Bandicoot 4. It's silly. It's zany. The crew is back with another one for you to check out!

Hello everyone, and welcome to the 23rd episode of Chomping After Dark. We have an interesting chat this week as Morgan and Shea discussed The Suicide of Rachel Foster, an adventure game that throws the main character into a mystery of her forgotten past involving family and betrayal. Come check out what the guys had to say on their breakdown of this game's story. Forewarning, some of the discussion involves difficult topics, so for those who look to avoid topics of suicide, grooming, and age of consent, this episode may be triggering for you.

We are coming at you with another episode of Chomping After Dark! Josh and Rich sit down to discuss Moon, a game that was first published in 1997 for the Playstation in Japan, but was fortunately ported for the Switch this year. It's whacky. It's silly. It's a blast. Enjoy. And please, last but not least, leave us some feedback on this one! We are going to try to do episodes on some of these smaller games a little more frequently, so they don't take up the main 2 slots per month in the future. Let us know if you like us breaking down these lesser known indies!

That's right, guys. The moment you have been waiting for is here. We sat down to discuss the glorious game Ghost of Tsushima. A long and emotional story about one samurai who must gather the remaining forces of Tsushima Island to repel the Mongol Invasion during the 14th Century, there was plenty to discuss. Let us know what you guys thought of the game in the comments below, and let us know if there is anything that you want to hear next!

We have the newest episode ready for those beautiful ear holes of yours! Rich and Josh break down their love for the story and exploration of the new Paper Mario game! If you haven't check out this game, it is completely worth picking up and delving into! Enjoy.

Well hello there! You're in for a treat. After having one of our lengthiest and most contentious episodes to date on the last episode, we wanted to follow that up with one a little more whimsical and silly. We couldn't think of a better game to follow that up with than Maneater, a game where you play a voracious shark. We break down the story and the absurdity of this game's story, and we fill in the gaps where we can. Please enjoy, and don't forget to sharpen your teeth!

It is time, Chompers. The game you have been waiting for us to break down...and argue about like little children. We broke down the story The Last of Us 2's story in beautiful and excruciating detail. As a result, it led to our longest episode to date! We hope you enjoy.

You thought that we were done with Final Fantasy 7? Hell no! We felt like we had so much more to discuss, so we made a second podcast! We talked about the major differences between the original and the remake of Final Fantasy 7.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is finally here. The moment you have all been waiting for. We felt that we had waited to drop this show long enough. Those of you who planned to experience this game have already done so. We discuss in great detail the story of the remake of one of the most popular games that the world has ever seen. Enjoy! Please note that this was recorded at the beginning of May in order to have our thoughts as fresh as possible.

Guys! Welcome to another episode of Chomping After Dark. We finally finally finally got around to discussing this game! Josh and Rich take a deeper look at the story of the most recent Star Wars game with narration done by Shea. We hope that you enjoy this episode! Also, if you noticed, we have finally acquired a new theme for this lovely podcast! Big ups to Edward Bacquet for making this awesome music segment for us.

The second part of our Doom conversation has finally been dropped! We break down the story and the lore behind the most Doom installment! Enjoy, and Rip and Tear! Posted on: May 22, 2020

Rip! And! TEAR! Yes, we finally got around to talking about Doom 2016. We break down the story in true Sword Chomp fashion. It's ready to be devoured. Be ready for the next episode, as we break down Doom Eternal in part two of this podcast. Posted on: May 8, 2020

The episode you didn't need, didn't ask for, and probably didn't want but it's what you're getting! That's right, y'all. We delved deep into this movie so you don't have to. If you have a love for Sonic and cinema, then this podcast is the one for you! Posted on: April 22, 2020

We are back with part 2 of the Ori podcast that Josh and I did. I felt it necessary to split them into two parts, as they are separate games and should be analyzed as such. This game is insanely good, so make sure you don't miss it this year. It assuredly will come back up in the GOTY talks. Posted on: April 6, 2020

Here be part 1 of 2 of the Ori extravaganza! We spent time talking about this 2015 classic. Enjoy and be on the lookout next week for the second part of the conversation! Posted on: March 27, 2020

We are coming at you with another episode, and it is our longest episode yet. In this episode, we go into great detail about one of the most revered games in recent memory: The Last of Us. Posted on: March 16, 2020

Rich and Shea were compelled to discuss the splendor and the stupefaction of the movie Cats. Enjoy our breakdown on this once-in-a-lifetime (we hope) movie. Posted on: February 28, 2020

We have the new episode hot off of the press! We discuss in great detail the entirety of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Yes, there are spoilers. Yes, Morgan creeps on the women like a horny worm. And yes...it's awesome. Enjoy. Posted on: February 12, 2020