Not just another Heroes of the Storm show / podcast. Hosted by podcasting vet, Scott Johnson, Jon Jagger and Beau Shwartz. Weekly, on the frogpants network.
Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz
The CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers podcast is an excellent show that caters to the interests of core gamers. With a team of knowledgeable and entertaining hosts, this podcast provides in-depth discussions on video games and the happenings within the gaming industry. It has become a staple in my weekly listening routine and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in video games and engaging conversations.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Scott Johnson, Jon Jagger, and Beau Schwartz have great rapport with each other, making for entertaining and enjoyable conversations. They bring a mix of humor, enthusiasm, and expertise to their discussions, which adds depth to their analysis of video games. Their recommendations are often spot-on and they provide valuable insights into various genres and gaming experiences.
While The CORE has many strengths, there are a few areas for improvement. Some listeners have expressed dissatisfaction with the use of retro music for audio transitions between segments. They feel that it does not match the cutting-edge nature of the show and detracts from its overall quality. Additionally, some listeners find certain recurring jokes or bits to be repetitive and no longer funny after multiple mentions. Letting go of these worn-out jokes would enhance the freshness and comedic value of the show.
In conclusion, The CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers podcast is an outstanding choice for gamers seeking informative discussions combined with humorous banter. The hosts' dynamic personalities bring life to each episode, keeping listeners engaged throughout. While there may be a couple of areas that could benefit from improvement, overall this podcast delivers valuable content for gaming enthusiasts. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you're looking for an entertaining and informative gaming podcast experience.
We have “secret penises." Trust us, it will make sense. We're giving away a copy of Doom: The Dark Ages, we speculate on Cyberpunk 2—its name, setting (possibly Chicago), and potential DLC—then dive into the animation studio behind the upcoming Cyberpunk anime followup. K-Pop Demon Hunters, Marathon possibly being delayed, and the over-saturation of extraction shooters…again. Love that Battlefront II is having a moment, we lament EA canceling the Black Panther game, and talk about the new face of WoW Classic and retail raid mechanics. And a WHOLE lot more.GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTTainted Grail: The Fall of AvalonThe PrecinctJONKingdom Come Deliverance 2Duck Detective: Ghost of GlampingBEAUMonster Train 2 Doom Dark Ages VR ModValheim: The MistlandsHeroes of the Storm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bungie's admission of using stolen artwork in Marathon, casting big doubt on the game's future. We talk about the extraction shooter genre and compare Marathon to games like Tarkov and Concord to mixed results. Randy Pitchford is back with a out-of-touch $80 pricing comment on X for Borderlands 4, and we review Borderlands and its spinoffs just for funs. All the new Warhammer game announcements and ridicule poorly made Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures. Plus all the games we played and your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDOOM: The Dark AgesKingdom Come: Deliverance SCOTTMonster Train 2Deliver at All Costs Drop Duchy(Some usuals with nothing new to add: ESO, Spell Rogue, Tsushima, etc.)JONSkin DeepNew Game Plus mode for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33BEAUWatch_Dogssc2 co-op commanders, heroes, and valheim etc. etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discuss the upcoming Super Mario Brothers movie sequel, "Super Mario World," and potential future titles for any sequels. Nintendo's updated EULA, allowing them to render devices unusable for cheating or using ROMs, causes some debate. We question the implications of "bricking" and the risk of false positives. And if Nintendo is even thinking about that. We talk about expensive boats, like the pirate ship in Elder Scrolls Online, and some additional talk about digital ownership and fake scarcity. “The Legend of Zelda” themed Dear Martha. Let's talk about “Doom: The Dark Ages,” comparing it to the last two. And LOADS more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDOOM: The Dark AgesSCOTTThe Elder Scrolls OnlineGhost of TsushimaSkin DeepSpell Rogue is 1.0JON100% clear of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33BEAUKingdom Come: Deliverence 2 Save system taking some getting used to. Drop DuchyClair Obscur: Expedition 33Blue PrinceUntil Then Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Microsoft's cross-platform success, upcoming remasters like Gears of War and Echo the Dolphin, and speculation around a Xbox-branded handheld got real this week. We debate about console competition, exclusivity, and digital storefront strategies, particularly Epic Games' new developer incentives. They really wanna get the deals. Underwater level phobias. The new GTA trailer, and loads more!GAMES PLAYEDJONClair Obscur: Expedition 33SCOTTKingdom Come Deliverance IIESO, ES4, SkyrimMore TsushimaBEAUHeroes of the Storm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discussed upcoming games like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Borderlands 4, along with delays for Grand Theft Auto 6 (now May 2026). Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 was praised for its stunning art, engaging combat, and emotional storytelling, though some criticized its timing mechanics. Sunderfolk, a couch co-op tactical RPG using phones as controllers, was highlighted for its seamless multiplayer and creative gameplay. We also touched on Ghost of Tsushima's satisfying ending and Overwatch 3's mobile MOBA announcement, which sparked mixed reactions. Lastly, we shared listener feedback and teased a potential Shadowdark campaign. GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTVirtua Cop. (You heard me.)JONBeat Ghost of TsushimaClair Obscur: Expedition 33FortniteBEAUSunderfolk V RisingMore MTG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The usual fun CORE time, including a shadow drop of a remastered Oblivion that impresses with modern graphics and UI while preserving some nostalgic jank. Excitement and skepticism around Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and supply issues. Also Sunderfolk, a co-op RPG using mobile phones as controllers, and a new Star Wars tactical RPG in the style of XCOM. All the games we played. And catching factual flaws in game history.GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasterClair Obscur: Expedition 33Tempest RisingSCOTTCreepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion IIIMore Ghost of TsushimaMinishoot AdventuresJONShadowDarkCyberPunk 2077Blue PrinceGhost of TsushimaBEAUAge of Wonders 4SKALD Against the Black PrioryMandragora: Whispers of the Witch TreeMagic: the GatheringValheimHeroes of the StormStarCraft II Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seth Coster, co-founder of Butterscotch Shenanigans, discusses Crashlands 2 with host Scott Johnson. They reflect on the smoother launch compared to the original, design philosophy that removes common survival game frustrations, and the importance of story, humor, and progression. Seth shares insights on development challenges, lessons from past games like Levelhead, community feedback, and upcoming patches. They also touch on player expectations, studio transparency, and the significance of their long-running podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discussed Bungie's reveal of the new extraction shooter Marathon, with mixed reactions—Scott liked the visuals, but none were excited by the genre really. We praised Baldur's Gate 3's final patch, talking new subclasses and full crossplay. Oblivion is rumored to be getting a remaster, as soon as next week, and sparking hope for a future Morrowind remake. We criticized PS5 price hikes and gushed over collector's editions like the Doom “Will it Run” box, that none of us will own. GAMES PLAYEDScott Crashlands 2 Return to Monkey Island Ghost of TsushimaJon Blue Prince The Last of Us Part 2 WorldBox: God Simulator Ghost of Tsushima Baldur's Gate 3 Cyberpunk 2077Beau Dreamhaven's Wildgate Runescape: Dragonwilds Tarkir: Dragonstorm (MTG Arena Drafts) Valheim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are a little worried that Nintendo might not respect their base as much as they hope they do. We hash it out. Also, new CORE YT coming! Canada and US get delayed Switch 2 pre-orders. Marathon will NOT need a PSN account on Xbox or PC. Triple-i Initiaitve seems VERY cool. Dear Martha! Ghosts of Tsushima, Pac-Man Championship, South of Midnight, Schedule 1 and The Forever Winter all get some playtime. Plus your feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The crew discusses the new Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting specs, price concerns, and games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. We are playing Ghost of Tsushima and talk about it's excellence compared to other games that aim to do similar things. Jon awaits a new PC, while Beau keeps the Final Fantasy VII and Valheim fires burning. Listener messages and more this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heroes of the Storm on Game Pass? No way! We hit upcoming games like Croc remake and The Last of Us Part II PC, and Dream Haven's Wild Gates. Assassin's Creed Shadows impresses with stealth but suffers Ubisoft bloat, while Ghost of Tsushima wins on combat/story. Indie gems like Spilled and A Game About Digging a Hole got beat by us. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is back on the menu, and Valheim multiplayer is happening again for Beau. New controller recs (8BitDo, EasySMX) finish us out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's talk about a Dole Whip. Not really. Assassin's Creed Shadows gets positive reviews despite pre-release backlash. Marvel scrapped plans for a shared gaming universe. Hasbro ponders Baldur's Gate's future without Larian. Wizards of the Coast cancels Project Sigil, a failed virtual tabletop. Steam surpasses consoles, but new games struggle. 8BitDo controllers challenge Xbox and PlayStation. And lots more including your calls and texts!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTShotgun King: The Final CheckmateDungeons & Degenerate GamblersPixelJunk Shooter 1+2 UltimateStar of ProvidenceBEAUFF7 Remake hard mode challengesPirate Yakuza FF7 classic with mods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's talk about BlizzCon 2026, Star Fox successor Wild Blue, Death Stranding 2's Solid Snake nod, and Xbox handheld rumors. MS says it's time to explore AI in gaming, more time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and recent plays: Planet of Lana, Two Point Museum, and WoW: Undermine. A listener asks about arcade cabinets! Some chatter about Canadian geese! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lets discuss video game tariffs, the decline of physical media, and GameStop's potential Bitcoin investment. We highlight Sega's success in 2024, the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 remaster, and play a "Guess the Game" segment featuring Dragon Age: Origins. Scott reviews ZEPHON and Two Point Museum, and a listener claims Age of Wonders 4 is better than Civ VII. And loads more.GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFinal Fantasy VII: RebirthSCOTTZEPHONTwo Point MuseumJackbox Survey ScrambleJONFF 7 RebirthBEAUFF 7 RebirthMagic Arena: Aetherdrift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
That game got delayed AGAIN, and we are starting to wonder if we will ever play a new Fable game ever again. Also the big games of March 2025, Warner Bros shuts down a load of dev teams, and no one likes it, and that means no Wonder Woman. Assassin's Creed Shadows had a leaky thing happen. Tony Hawk 3+4 are happening! Dear Martha Game Show! All the games we played, your feedback and calls, and loads more on this episode of CORE!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDAvowedSCOTTDie in The DungeonNew WoW patchJONFinal Fantasy VII: RebirthLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiMonster Hunter Wilds - intro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marvel Rivals is very successful! So why the layoffs? Let's talk about it. Plus, MS has a new AI that will make games for you. Epic sold a decent number of games in 2024. Will Magic finally get Jon? There will be a Monster Train 2 and we are excited. Dear Martha! All the games we played! Your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHARED PLAY THIS WEEKAvowedSCOTTDawnfolkSunday RivalsCiv 7Age of Wonders 4.JONLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiBEAUFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthWoW SoD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does it take three weeks to dig a hole? In indie video games it does. Let's talk about the radical overhaul coming to Overwatch 2. Plus, Avowed is out TODAY! Playstation's latest State of Play breakdown. Speaking of which, PSN was down while the Super Bowl raged on. Valve banned mobile-style ads in Steam. (good!) Dear Martha! The games we played, and LOTS more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDCiv VIISCOTTReality BreakRift of The Necromancer (demo)Death Must DieJONNo Man's SkyFinal Fantasy VII: RebirthBEAUOverwatch 2Soulframe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wayne June (Darkest Dungeon) passes away. FFVII Rebirth sells well on Steam. WoW details player houses, jabs FFXIV. Xbox supports Switch 2. EA struggles; Bioware restructures, layoffs hit Mass Effect team. FFVII Rebirth, McPixel 3, Eternal Strands, Turbo Overkill, Civ VII, No Man's Sky, V Rising, Overwatch and lots more in what we played! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We look ahead to the big games of February like Civilization VII, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more. We tackle your hard hitting questions on a slow news week. Plus more of what we've been playing with games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, UFO 50, No Man's Sky had another update, V Rising, Learning Factory, and more. We also have Dear Martha letters, dragon beef, strange asides, and somehow even more in store on CORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Microsoft held an Xbox stream, and showed off upcoming titles Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Oh, and dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 BLACK out of nowhere. Plus other news like EA cutting expectations WAY back, Endless Legend II got announced. Gamepass getting Heroes next month? A'nd a load of other stuff. Including Dear Martha, and your feedback. Tuck in! It's a big helping th is week.GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFinal Fantasy 7: RebirthSCOTTNinja Gaiden 2 BLACKThank Goodness You're HereWall WorldLonely Mountain: SnowridersStarted Aliens: Dark DescentJONThe First Berserker: Khazan - DemoThe RoottreesCat QuestResident EvilMore Dynasty Warriors: OriginsBEAUV Rising 1.0WitchfireAge of Darkness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott and Beau are here for the Microsoft Xbox stream, showcasing 4 BIG upcoming titles for Gamepass, PC, and beyond. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did we get a Switch 2 announcement? Maybe. Plus Suicide Squad is donzo. PGA Tour 2025 lets you play as Shooter McGavin. Someone made it so you can play DOOM from INSIDE a PDF file. We got a game finally coming from Bonfire. Dear Martha! The games we played and a load of your texts and emails. Also, who is Worm Person Jim?GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDungeon CrawlerSCOTTMonster Boy and the Cursed KingdomLEGO 2K DriveWoWFire Emblem The Sacred StonesJONDynasty Warriors: OriginsThe Roottrees are DeadFinal Fantasy VII RemakeGeorge A. Romero's Resident EvilBEAUHeroes of the StormBG3WoWMarvel Rivals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you pay attention to the games industry, then you know our guest's work quite well. Jason was very nice to sit down with Scott for a one-on-one discussion ranging from his career in games journalism, to what made Blizzard what they were and what they would become. And lots more. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New year, who dis? Let's look at the games of January. Plus why there is no Doom and Halo combo in Secret Level. What Nvidia announced at CES this week. Steam OS coming to WAY more stuff than you thought. Ubisoft delays AC Shadows AGAIN. Say goodbye to that new Transformers game. More Yakuza pirate talk? Deart Martha on HARD MODE! Your emails texts and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's our big end of 2024 BLOWOUT! All the best games we played, and our picks for loads of category winners, including best game of the year! Tune in! It's a beast!Here's the full list of all our categories and winners! http://frogpants.com/corepicks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The end of 2024 approaches, and with it our desire to look back! Well, a little anway. Think of this week as prep for our Best of Year episode coming in January! Anyway, lots of stuff troday including our Reply on Steam stuff, what games people played the most on various platforms, Steam in particular, Dead Space 4 was dead on arrival, Skibidi Toilet has entered the mainest of streams, Rocksmith back from the dead, and all the games we played! Plus your feedback, etc.GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTWindblownBlasphemous 2The Last DoorMore Metaphor, Worms WMD, Rotwood, Tape to Tape, Mutant Football League 2, and retro games.JONMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's RewindMarvel vs Capcom InfiniteBEAUPath of Exile 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We start with some 2x speed issues with how people listen to podcasts, and then dive right into this week's STUFF! Game Award afterthoughts, new Secret Level episodes dropped, Diablo 1 and 2 devs getting back into the ARPG world again, Gwent coming back in Witcher 4, Dear Martha, our week in games played, a call with a great game recc, and loads more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDPOE2SCOTTMore RefantazioWoW: Siren IsleGravity CircuitJONIndiana Jones and The Great CircleNo Man's SkyBEAUEven MORE POE2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott, Beau and Jon doing live commentary over the game awards, like we do every year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Secret Level stuff hit, and we are pretty excited about it. Game Awards are today! CyberPunk dropped another surprize patch! Blizzard kicks Warcraft off GoG. Dear Martha, the games we played, and your texts! (send more to 801-471-0462)GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDPath of Exile 2Marvel Rivals SCOTTMetaphor: ReFantazioMechwarrior 5: ClansPsychonaughts 2Super Mario WorldJONIndiana Jones & the really very quite large Circle Soul Reaver 1 & 2 RemasterBEAUWarcraft Rumble on PC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Switch 2 leaks give us a bit more than we knew about, and opens some additional questions as well. BG3 going out with a bang! XDefiant is now Ex-XDefiant. Playstation hits 30! Dear Martha! Games we played, and your feedback in a great big happy CORE episode!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTPsychoNaughts 2Spyro Reignited TrilogyKao the KangarooYooka-LayleeLost But FoundDungeon ClawlerSonic X Shadow GenerationsJONPortrait of RuinOrder of EcclesiaDead CellsBEAUWoW WoWmore WoW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You have questions, and we have answers, as well as a busy Thanksgiving schedule. So we did an episode early this week and spent the whole time answer your gaming questions and more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The game award noms came out and we have lots to say about those. HL2 got a 20 year aniversary doc you should watch. FF14 coming to mobile. Game Pass gets you streaming more than GamePass games. From is maybe getting bought by Sony. Games we played, Dear Martha, and MORE!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFinal Dragon Age 4 thoughtsSCOTTAces and AdventuresCoffee CaravanDungeon ClawlerAce Combat 7JONCastlevania Aria of SorrowCastlevania Dawn of SorrowBEAUStalker 2: Heart of ChernobylWoW Mythic+Helldivers 2!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Warcraft had a lot of stuff to say for their 30th anniversary, including a new battle-chest of Warcraft RTS's to buy, and a load of classic and retail wow updates. Did someone say Player Housing? Yes, Blizzard did. Also, OLED Stream Deck gets a white model, Stellar Blade coming to PC next year, Baldur's Gate 3 is all over the Vatican, we know how much Nintendo is suing Palworld for, MK1 gets Ghostface, about a month too late, but he's rad, and MORE! All that we played, plus Dear Martha and the usual weirdness, all on today's CORE show!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDragon Age: The VeilguardSCOTTRed Dead RedemptionTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered FateSonic X Shadow GenerationsJONVampire Survivors: Ode to CastlevaniaFinal Fantasy XIV 7.1 CrossroadsBEAUJust Dragon Age this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have codes to win! Also, Switch 2 confirmed to let you play older games still. Warcraft 2 remastered is apparently happening on Steam. Funny note to add to the Ubisoft NFT game story. Bioware is not doing DA:VG DLC, instead moving right to Mass Effect. PS5 Pro reviews seem a little flat. Yakuza loses its creator. Virtua Fighter is coming back! The games we played, your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDragon Age The VeilguardWoWSCOTTBat BoyRoad 96Dead EstateJONVampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLCBEAUTimberborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sony kills two studios this week. Ubisoft launched that NFT game. Path of Exile 2 gets pushed a few weeks. Games preservation got road blocked. Red Dead 1 is out now. Atari VCS is cheap for a minute. Redfall's downfall might be different than you think. All the halloween sales are happening. Dear Martha! Dragon Age thoughts, though VERY early. Games we played, and your texts and emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Netflix kills their 2 year old AAA gaming studio. For reasons. Vampire Survivors goes back to it's inspiration. Do we have the best list of the 25 scariest horror games? Blizzard really want's your ninety bucks. Metal Slug: Tactics gets a tactical release date. Squadron 42 might finally happen. Spider-Man 2 coming to PC with some strings attached. This week's platform deals! Dear Martha! Games we played this week, and loads more!GAMES WE PLAYEDSHAREDLynked: Banner of the SparkSCOTTNew World AeturneumCitadelumRoundguardJONMetaphor: ReFantazioNo Man's SkySonic X Shadow GenerationsNext set of UFO 50 games:- Campanella - Arcade - flying saucer action- Golfaria - Adventure - Golf meets Adventure game- The Big Bell Race - Sport - Campanella racing- Warp Tank - Adventure/Puzzle - Teleporting blaster masterBEAUBatman: Arkham Shadow D4 Vessel of HatredRavenswatch 1.0Factorio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There was a pretty big Pokemon leak, and it's kinda weird. Plus, XDefiant may or may not be closed down soon. Bandai Namco lays off a load of workers in a strange way. The next Bond games will be about a much younger James, says IO Interactive. God of War for TV just got dumped and started over from nothing. FTC making it easier to unsub. Cyberpunk gets a rad expensive statue for you to buy. Dear Martha! The games we played, and emails and calls today on CORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halo going full Unreal 5, and Master Chief looking a little thicc! Red Dead 1 finally comes to PC 14 years on. Play Nice: We are reading it, and we will have thoughts. Paradox does not like their rep. Nintendo wants you to wake up and snooze. We predicted something in a horror game. Sunderfolk is coming from Dreamhaven. Our gameplay this week, Dear Martha, your comments and more! Like the meaning of Meatus.GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDiablo IV - Vessel of HatredVictory Heat RallySCOTTPinball SpireVictory Heat RallyMore WoW, Crime Scene Cleaner, Cat's Quest IIIJONDragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROMega Man X 1-4UFO 50:- Attractics Arcade Strategy - Devilition Puzzle Strategy - Kick Club Arcade Platform - Avianos StrategyBEAU Planescape: TormentWoWBg3 multiplayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What games are we getting in October? Plus, Nintendo killing more emulation and Youtube creators, Starfield's DLC might not be all that great, FF14 making more dungeons solo-friendly, Like a Dragon: Yakuza gets it's TV trailer on Prime, Diablo 4 expansion hits monday, Dear Martha, our week in games, a phone call and a MASHUP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GamePass support kinda blows! Plus what the hell is happening at Ubi with the delay of AC Shadows, and the weird pullout of all the fall events? Well, we get into it. Plus, the next Yakuza game is a pirate game. Sony State of Play happened. The Play Nice book released an excerpt. Meta announces a new mid-tier headset. Space Marine II patch fixes some things. All the stuff we played, Martha, and your msgs and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDBeau and Scott raided in wow!SCOTTUtopia Must FallBeyond GalaxylandJONStar Wars OutlawsUFO 50Balatro on mobileBEAUPlanescape Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All the games they showed on Sept 24th 2024. Enjoy our watch-along audio! Full video up on youtube at frogpants.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time for CORE, and that means, time for Switch 2 leaks, PS6 CPU's, Nintendo rattling legal sabers at Palworld, Square not happy with anything ever, and Sony going all throwback this week! Plus all the games we played, Dear Martha, your calls and texts and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDWoW: The War WithinSCOTTBeat ‘What The Car'Satisfactory 1.0Steam Family Sharing testedJONWild Bastards The Plucky SquireShowgun ShowdownBEAUPlanescape: Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have a contest for Space Marine II wannabes! Also, Sony wants to give you a PS5 Pro, but for a hefty price. Worth it? Let's talk about it. Plus games we played, Dear Martha, The Crew 2 being a dollar, more games division cuts at Microsoft, Satisfactory finally out of early access, Steam Families is in full launch, railgun damage is being quadrupled in Helldivers 2, a couple calls, and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So, let's talk about Concord. Wild how quickly things went bad. What does it say about the saturation of team based shooters, and how hard it is for even Sony to wedge one in? Lots to say here. Plus all the games we played this week, Dear Martha, the games of September, Minecraft trailer hitting, No Man's Sky getting fishing, Balatro coming to mobile, BG3 gets some extra stuff, and how about a Cyberpunk board game? Your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDJOINT GAMESWar WithinWarhammer 40K Space Marine IISCOTTStar TruckerShapez 2PeglinJONBlack Myth WukongPeglin, and a few bits and bobsBEAUDeadlockBaldur's Gate 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's get some chatter going about Early Access in 2024, and what that means. It's not just indies on Steam we're talking about. BIG major releases this month made us ask some questions about the idea, and what we would like to see moving forward. Plus our time in WoW, Star Wars Outlaws, Peglin, and more. Dear Martha, Diablo news, CD Projekt Red and some updates, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gamescom 2024 and all the stuff we heard, including a few things no one saw coming. Starfield cars, Civ voice overs, Borderlands 4, PoE early access news, and way more. Plus all the games we played this week and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have important things to say about our guilds, why Scott was in Irvine this week, and why playing Shapez 2 this week is in your best interest. But that's not all. WoW prep for an expansion and soon. Having the Dark Urge to play BG3 again. Why Fortnite and Disney are best friends. How Dragon Age IV is shaping up for it's just announced Oct 31st release date. Steam OS coming to more than just Steam Decks and soon. Hi-Fi Rush gets new life with PUBG publisher. Martha, emails, calls and more!SCOTTShapez 2WoWSteamworld Heist IIJONBaldur's Gate 3 Paladin/Dark Urge play-throughBEAUYakuza KiwamiOverwatchCyberpunk 2077 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get your Blue Shell game mats while they last on Frogpants.shop! Also, let's talk about kissing bears in BG3. GameInformer going belly. Borderlands getting some baaaaad reviews. Fortnite made a goof. Yakuza is getting a TV show? That's what we hear. All the emails, texts, tangents and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something cool coming this month from The Frogpants Network! Bungie did layoffs, no one is happy cept a CEO we think. A look at the games of August. Logitech wants you to pay a sub for a mouse. Jonathan Blow says sales for Braid Remaster BLOW. Dragon Age 4 gets a release date soon, but nothing before October 2024. Civ7 getting a big showing at Gamescom coming up! GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTWorld of Warcraft and War Within pre-patch contentTiny Terry's Turbo TripShapez 2(still playing FF14 in bed...like a weirdo.)JONPath of Exile - on Act 4Final Fantasy XIVVisions of Mana DemoFortniteBEAUYakuza: Infinite WealthTiny Tina's Wonderlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guild went cross realm today! Also, Bethesda and Blizzard got unions! Diablo and Whoopi are pals again. Humble Games goes dark. Fallout London is OUT! Did John get his Cybertruck in Fortnite? Dragon Age 4 will work for the Steam Deck and wont require an EA launcher. We like that news a lot. Emails, Dear Martha, games we played and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDNo Man's SkyFinal Fantasy 14 Elden RingSCOTTWorld of Warcraft: War Within Pre-Patch JONCrab Champions, Bore BlastersRivenPath of ExileBEAUZZZ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the CORE podcast, where we have thoughts on all things gaming, including new Comscore data showing gamers might be caring about ads in games differently than you think. Plus, the Deadpool bum controllers, Diablo and the new Spiritborn class, the new NMS update, and Concord getting some nice pre-release love from players. Plus a souls-like phone call, and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFF14Elden RingNo Man's Sky updateSCOTTCrab ChampionsBomb Rush CyberFunnkAce Combat 7: Skys UnknownJONSee Shared!BEAUMore ZZZ! (not sleep) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.