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For some reason we decided to talk about 2026's remaining games that we're excited for...a month before Summer Games Fest season. Also, Cass can't get past the Deku Tree. Are there any tips for doing that?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe weird 007 PC specs from January are weird to find, but here is an article with them:https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/gaming-pcs/007-first-light-system-requirements-and-recommended-specs/Chris spoke about a game that was "basically Curse of the Moon 3", he was misremembering and thinking of this game instead. It's basically Inti Creates making another Castlevania-like, just not an NES-styled one:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081400/Gal_Guardians_Demon_Purge/?curator_clanid=35091775TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 WE CAN'T WAIT FOR NEW MEDIA!07:41 We're more curious about GTA 6 than excited for it14:16 Batman Begin. Starred Fox. Deku Tree.23:16 Circling back to Ocarina of Time Remake from our earlier episode32:23 We ain't hypmaxxin' as much as we should be36:24 Should Cass start the Yakuza series?45:56 Our favorite non-Zelda Zelda game? (PaigeingCy) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Yacht Club Games for the early review code! Kevin got to play all of Mina the Hollower, and is able to give an early preview of his thoughts before his final review in a few weeks. We know you've been very curious to hear how this game is turning out, so tune in for his impressions! Also, we apologize for what we do to the word "composer" at the end of this episode.Check out the game here: https://www.yachtclubgames.com/games/mina-the-hollowerMORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere is the Bloomberg article that we reference:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-02/creator-of-hit-game-shovel-knight-is-at-make-or-break-momentTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUg ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Much like how everything is crab, everything in games seems to increasingly be 'Pick 3'...well, not EVERYTHING, but it sure is becoming prevalent. You level up, 3 options appear, you pick 1, and then play for another minute until you have to pick 3 again. When it's great, it's fantastic, but as it becomes more pervasive will the charm wear off?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's a free post on our Patreon of us checking out The Spell Brigade, an online co-op Survivors game:https://www.patreon.com/posts/checking-out-157909409Some of the games mentioned...The Pick 3 Slop Website:https://pick3slop.com/Gambonanza (they sent us a code, but just linking this because it's a weird name to blind-Google):https://store.steampowered.com/app/3509230/Gambonanza/Dungeon Clawler (also sent us a code, for disclosure):https://store.steampowered.com/app/2356780/Dungeon_Clawler/HUNTERxHUNTER NEWxSURVIVOR:https://hunterhunter-ns.bushimo.jp/en/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Discord Nitro 3 month is pick 305:19 The morphing of the roguelite genre14:27 Slay the Spire 2, too much game, not enough card22:01 "Throw it against the wall and hope it sticks" design29:14 Chris realizes that this entire subgenre is all just Hades35:13 The synergies absolve all 47:34 Should there be a "try all the cool stuff" room?55:46 Favorite scene from a bad piece of media? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An enemy having a surprise second health bar IS like being gifted a plant...right?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 The Vampire Crawlers Situation Is Crazy10:24 The George Saros check-in17:57 The struggle when a sequel is just slightly too different25:19 Nicco equates surprise health bars to being gifted a plant (gone right?) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is sort of a Part 2 to our Saros/Akimbot episode, find that prior to this episode in your audio feed. It's a bit of a meander today but we promise it's interesting.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 (Continuing from the Akimbot bonus episode)04:16 Sometimes there's no replacement for the genuine article13:27 Flailing at capturing a feeling born from bygone limitation17:40 inSANE, inFAMOUS people and the way they game27:33 Someday the Jak II torture will end, with bonus GTA V slander34:24 Back to the artificial emptiness in games38:48 SPYRO *IS* THE WRONG SHADE OF PURPLE!!!42:16 Anyway, worst gas station food we've had? (Urkman1)47:37 The Chester's Chicken situation is crazy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have a little bonus "what we've been playing" from the other week, since you've been such good crub listeners lately. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESMOUSE: P.I. For Hirehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2416450/MOUSE_PI_For_Hire/Voidling Bound:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2004680/Voidling_Bound/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Mouse piss08:56 Mouse of pi12:01 Voidling Bound to be the "oh yeah, that game" game18:49 Nicco's Tomodachi Life24:23 Sean has been playing like 37 games28:40 Bloodborne movie finally acknowledged32:21 One of us read something that isn't video game text ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

DISCLOSURE: Kevin (The Golden Bolt) received an advance copy of Saros from PlayStationThere are many spiritual successors to video games. Some are intentional homages, such as Akimbot, and others unintentionally capture specific essences and remind us of something we love. Saros reminds us why we love Ratchet & Clank. Akimbot...does not.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're, somehow, a year and change away from seeing the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation hardware. The Steam Machine and Steam Frame are lurking in a nebulous "may release in 2026" limbo. There's an ocean of Android handhelds releasing seemingly weekly. So...are we too old to really be excited by any of this? What could really get us hyped?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Sean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Please be excited05:56 So what COULD get us hyped?13:39 New control methods and portability21:32 We're excited for the Steam Frame, actually!26:34 New consoles are probably more exciting for younger gamers32:35 Shoutout to the Playdate37:37 Remembering the Kinect in 202645:51 Ordering food from video games52:01 Our HOT TAKE on AI!!!! (TK_Hubworld's question) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Three of our crubbers played 2027's Expanse game a year early.  Does this early sample show enough promise for the full game live up to its lofty Mass Effect aspirations?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESYou can find The Expanse game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3727390/The_Expanse_Osiris_Reborn/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycool ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartyWe went into our topic fridge and pulled out a bunch of leftovers to make a roulette of random topics. We cover a LOT of random things! Games we pity, games we dropped, expectations versus reality of becoming YouTubers, LEGO...you name it! MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESDigseum:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3361470/Digseum/Emily is Away:https://store.steampowered.com/app/417860/Emily_is_Away/Impossible Creatures:https://store.steampowered.com/app/324680/Impossible_Creatures_Steam_Edition/Our Metroid Prime 4 spoilercast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvugoJplMhATODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to the roulette...01:17 Do plot holes matter?06:38 Which of us could aura farm the best?10:39 Our expectations of becoming YouTubers versus reality19:48 Games we struggled to get into (and why)27:46 Hidden Gems?!33:19 Mods in games...good? Bad? In the middle?38:40 Dual protagonist games51:07 Most memorable video game bosses54:11 Games we pity, and the lightning in a bottle of dev environments1:05:35 Best/worst games to make LEGO sets out of? This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartycinema is so backMORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Sean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartyIt's a grab bag of topics this week, with thoughts on the apparently incoming generation of new PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Reminiscing on Concord and what made Highguard fail, and finally...what's up with Marathon?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe Marathon monetization summary:https://www.thegamer.com/marathon-microtransactions-are-ridiculous/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Touching on Helix and the PS605:45 On PlayStation's PC strategy changing11:20 Moriarty's Hot Take15:58 PlayStation's Dynamic Pricing19:37 On the impact of ragebait and sales expectations25:36 The surprising success of the PlayStation Portal (not clickbait)28:57 RIP Highguard, RIP Concord...Marathon...?53:53 Don't worry, we also mention Splitgate59:21 Where we actually talk about Marathon This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartyAs #Gamers, sometimes we just hit a wall randomly on games we're enjoying. Life gets in the way, we lose a save file, something frustrates us...so why do we never go back? Is it worth it when we do? What food is best to baby bird into someone else's mouth? Let's find out.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESOur DK Bananza spoilercast:https://youtu.be/zCU1Nhr8tigLook at all of the Jak & Daxter Platinums you could technically get:https://psnprofiles.com/series/55-jak-and-daxterScrewllumhttps://honkai-star-rail.fandom.com/wiki/ScrewllumTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9CHAPTERS00:00 We apologize for Brody this week03:04 Fallout New Vegas mentioned, no mods needed to listen04:09 Some thoughts on the length of Donkey Kong Bananza11:58 JRPGs are a poster child of this phenomenon16:47 The Industry Plant (Horizon Forbidden West)19:58 LORD WOO FAK FAK23:05 Sonic Adventure Two...27:59 Games that are just hard to start up30:41 Jak II torture sessions36:23 Chris says something screwed up, and then 7 degrees of separation45:31 Worst food to baby bird into someone's mouth? (RACROX) This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartyOur sexy Crubbers are back to talk about the hottest new releases, Slay the Spire 2, Nine Sols, Pokopia, and...Nintendogs + Cats. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESSlay the Spire 2:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868840/Slay_the_Spire_2/RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelite:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/RACCOIN_Coin_Pusher_Roguelike/Nine Sols:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/Nine_Sols/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 They made a second Slay The Spire?05:38 A brief mention of Coin Pusher Balatro, Raccoin08:18 A glowing endorsement of Nine Sols (Nicco played it right after)19:28 Chris has been chipping away at Pokopia (slow)23:15 Of mice and Nintendogs This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartyBreath of the Wild brought a surge of new and returning players to Zelda, but it left core fans of the traditional 3D style yearning for another entry in that style. While it seems like the open world style is here to stay...should it? We realized that we...don't care that much! Also, we recorded this right before the Ocarina of Time remake rumors started swirling again, so it's accidentally very timely. Happy 150 episodes!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's that top 10 Zelda Dungeons video from GVG that we mention:https://youtu.be/E5-B6MwArZEPlayStation AI Podcast Patent thing:https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-patents-system-to-generate-ai-podcasts-in-the-voices-of-your-favorite-playstation-charactersOur Zelda Tears of the Kingdom spoilercast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJsrW8NfhaoTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Happy 150th episode this is an introduction to the podcast06:32 3D Zeldas are already so far and few between13:04 The rumored Ocarina of Time remake (this aged well)19:59 We're just gonna say it, you push a lot of blocks in Zelda26:12 Discovery in Zelda, and shifting opinions over time31:03 A lot of other games specialize in specific areas that Zelda does40:03 "This could be someone's first game" philosophy, and our love of cats48:59 Yes, we glaze Zelda Notes again 51:32 On the story of the BotW entries55:03 Chris comes to Zelda for that charm and vibe that no other game has1:06:36 Where was Kass?!?!?!?!?!1:15:48 E or 6 7 ? (Azure) This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some of us finally watched The Minecraft Movie recently, and it had us thinking. If there were still bad video game tie-ins for movies and shows, what are the worst ones we could think of? Unfortunately, we still wanted to play most of what we came up with. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESYou can play The Room video game here:https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/547307Here's the interview on that pricing talk we had:https://www.gamefile.news/p/peak-interviewTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Flint, and steel05:23 Should there have been a Crank video game? Maybe, actually...13:45 Open world The Office (US)19:47 Shawshank Redemption: The Official Video Game25:01 My Dinner With Andrew 4K First Trailer 60 FPS X360/PS3/PSP33:11 Telltale's Marty Supreme37:37 Ready Player One: The Dating Sim42:57 Apple's Severance, The Innie/Outie Game49:20 Chris finally thinks55:48 When are you trying too hard at video games? (The1TrueBlue) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Alternatively titled, Kevin tries to get Chris to spend $70.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESYou can listen to the first 5 episodes of Podcastémon for free on our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/collection/387580TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some games have hours of lore for you to sift and read through. Some choose to offload it to other materials, like books, short films, or websites. An ARG isn't out of the question now and then...but we have to ask, when is it too much? When does it actually matter? If it isn't part of the main experience, is it adding that much?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESGo here for Elora content:https://spyro.fandom.com/wiki/EloraTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Nicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 WAZZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAP05:02 Why we need "BEGINNING EXPLAINED" videos10:06 Balan Wonderworld's lore book mentioned13:23 Brody's Delfino Blaze Filibuster19:04 Games randomly deciding to pick back up their lore decades later24:24 Persona and Kingdom Hearts fans...we're sorry33:43 Game of Thrones gets mentioned, we're sorry again37:12 When fan theories get canonized and an inch becomes a mile44:40 So WHAT makes lore matter then49:22 The true terror, games that assume you know the lore and don't explain basics51:29 Feel-good moments in fandoms? (Chef Kilo) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two more Switch 2s have hit Crubber's households, so we have hot-off-the-presses impressions of Mario Tennis Fever (yes, we know you forgot it existed), Pokopia (yes, we know you can't escape it), Demon Tides, and more! Also, enjoy guessing which Pokémon Moriarty is referring to at around 13:00 in. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESCass' review of the new  Ultrakill update:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-3tSMfKAwgOur Donkey Kong Bananza spoilercast:https://youtu.be/zCU1Nhr8tigTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Moriarty and Cass got Switch 2s!!!02:48 We now know someone who has played Mario Tennis Fever10:19 World's biggest Pokemon fan weighs in on Pokemon Pokopia14:28 NEW ULTRAKILL UPDATE21:38 Kevin's charcuterie, including Demon Tides26:30 A little Big Hops, a little Bubsy 4D29:47 Yoshi's Mysterious Nintendo Today App, The Movie ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Love them or hate them, Achievements have been around for over 20 years. We gathered up crub's Achievement experts that have a love/hate relationship with them to "celebrate" this milestone. And, also, to rib on the fringe parts of the RetroAchievements community...MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESFollow Chris on RetroAchievements:https://retroachievements.org/user/MykonosFanTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Gamers just be gaming!09:34 The Jak II story...11:31 Our most grueling Achievements17:29 Our Achievement...achievements25:48 Avatar The Burning Earth mentioned26:24 Putting RetroAchievements sickos on blast (Chris is one)35:02 Back to which RA sets would be the most insane...42:59 First Hot Shots Golf PS4 mention of 202647:14 The "PlayStation approach" to Platinums might be the best?51:53 So, about Nintendo56:07 Shoutout to Insomniac's Skill Points59:12 Finally, the hardest Achievement we've gotten? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

There were a lot of awesome Steam Next Fest demos this year (and some depressing ones), let us point you to some that are worth trying! There's a bunch in the show notes. Plus, hear Brody talk about going back to Hollow Knight after conquering Silksong.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere are the games we mention that aren't huge AAA things you already know the name of:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524850/Denshattack/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2769240/Wax_Heads/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2640950/Scott_Pilgrim_EX/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3417530/Panzer_Dragoon_Zwei_Remake/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3265700/Vampire_Crawlers_The_Turbo_Wildcard_from_Vampire_Survivors/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2740750/Rollin_Rascal/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2240620/UNBEATABLE/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374860/Nocturne/And here are links to Chris' "I meant to try these because they looked cool, but didn't have time" demos:The Takeover 2 (Streets of Rage styled game)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4425280/Takeover_2_Demo/Petal Crash 2 (A cool Panel de Pon-vibe falling block puzzle game)https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697670/Petal_Crash_2/People of Note (Turn-based RPG musical)https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/People_of_Note/Airframe Ultra (PS1 aesthetic racing game, seriously, click this link)https://store.steampowered.com/app/2522120/Airframe_Ultra/Woodrot (trippy adventure game, don't know much about it but it caught my eye)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4410770/WOODROT_Demo_Oswalds_Dream/MMO 98 (incremental game with a Windows 98 theme)https://store.steampowered.com/app/3907940/MMO_98/Gambonanza (Balatro x Chess apparently?)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4256840/Gambonanza_Demo/Wanderburg (Roguelike where you control a big moving wooden fortress)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4268810/Wanderburg_Demo/Bobo Bay (Indie take on the Chao Garden from the Sonic Advenure games)https://store.steampowered.com/app/3110830/Bobo_Bay_Demo/The Last Gas Station (Cute looking game where you manage a gas station, maybe there's a conspiracy?)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4071600/The_Last_Gas_Station_Demo/Pro Jank Footy (Bills itself as an arcade-y comedy-sports game)https://store.steampowered.com/app/3621330/Pro_Jank_Footy/Croak (2D platformer where you play as a frog with a tongue grapple)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4408590/Croak_Demo/Pluto (Bizarre looking roguelike deckbuilder, you'll know if you're in or not from one screenshot)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4103070/Pluto_Demo/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9CHAPTERS00:00 Sorry, Hollow Knight fans00:40 Denshattack!04:02 Wax Heads05:50 Scott Pilgrim EX09:59 Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake13:28 Vampire Crawlers15:26 Hollow Knight in a post-Silksong world25:48 Justin finished Metaphor Refantazio!28:15 Touching on the Marathon Server SLAM29:48 Chris HUNTS and GATHERS his thoughts on an NDA-ed beta test33:04 A surprise Rollin' Rascal mention ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're sick of game trailers that don't tell us anything about the game. We can fix your game trailers. Hire us to fix them.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe Day Before, in case you forgot:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_BeforeSelaco (which Trav edited a trailer for):https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592280/Selaco/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 The Perfect Trailer ?!05:09 On trailers that pretend to show gameplay14:09 At least give us the identity in the trailer24:29 Favorite game trailers?34:54 GTA 6 mentioned!38:06 If you died in 2 hours, what would you game? (BekahSims) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We actually weren't sorry about our comments about LittleBIGPlanet last week.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Super Mario 64 VS Wii Sports VS Tony Hawk Pro Skater 308:22 Madden 03 VS Goldeneye VS Bloodborne19:24 real mario BRAID VS LITTLE_BIGPLANET VS Half-Life 228:40 Joel Bioshock VS Final Fantasy VII vs Red Dead 2 Redemption36:53 real mario Braid VS Final Fantasy VII VS Super Mario 64 VS Elden Ring ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We are incredibly sorry for our comments on LittleBIGPlanet.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESJonathan Blow crying in a dark room about Soulja Boy misunderstanding Braidhttps://youtu.be/gWqnz-7iQbYTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Zelda LTTP VS Soul Calibur VS Super Mario World08:31 Super Mario Galaxy VS LITTLE_BIG PLANET VS Persona 515:44 Call of Duty 4 VS Half-Life 2 VS Zelda: Ocarina of Time23:14 Joel Last of Us VS Joel Bioshock VS Joel Halo 232:16 Breath of the Wild VS Resident Evil 4 VS Final Fantasy VII40:14 Metroid Prime VS Skyrim VS Red Dead 2 Redemption  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're tired of being nice to games. These so-called "best games of all time" need to be knocked down a peg, and we're going to figure out which one is actually the BEST worst game. Not the game that is the best, but the one that is the best at being the worst.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Please take everything we say sincerely and seriously.02:45 Mario 64 VS Mass Effect 2 VS Shadow of the Colossus09:36 Portal 2 VS Undertale VS Wii Sports18:45 Chrono Trigger VS Pro Skater 3 VS DOOM (yes)27:45 Okami VS GOW VS Madden 0335:57 Uncharted 2 VS Goldeneye VS MGS42:14 Elden Ring VS Fallout NV VS GTA (I)V ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Remember when you had to decide between obviously Good things or cartoonishly Evil things in video games? We're tired of pretending that wasn't dumb, but we're even more tired of pretending that we don't miss how dumb they were. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Karma Moment!!!05:32 Paragon or Renegade?09:07 We're still upset about inFAMOUS Second Son15:06 Taking it back to Fallout 3 and New Vegas19:38 When did this stuff vanish from AAA games?24:51 It was getting very easy to make fun of29:07 How Ghost of Tsushima did this well34:33 Shouting out some recent games that still do this ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Justin is back with new terrors you can't imagine. Old Fallout SODA, a creepy Tails statue, and doing it all for the nookie. Moriarty, Sean, and Trav are not prepared for what he has put them through this time. This is only 50% hyperbole. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 The fame does not stop coming01:44 The Half-Life 2 Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator Replica07:26 Fallout soda that expires next year16:37 Rare Official 1992 SEGA Tails Statue23:20 Round #2 begins, higher or lower?32:52 We learn what "parlay" really means39:28 Round #3, the bid round48:08 Vintage "I did it for the nookie" t-shirt58:48 Lot of 4 mini desktop trash cans1:05:42 Which fictional city would we want to live in? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

MORIARTY AND TRAV ARE BACK!!! And they've both been playing plenty to tell you about. Plus, the legend of Nicco has been spreading...MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESCassette Beasts:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts/Tainted Grail:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466060/Tainted_Grail_The_Fall_of_Avalon/Definitely Not Fried Chicken:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1036240/Definitely_Not_Fried_Chicken/The Séance of Blake Manor:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3191050/BRAZILIAN_DRUG_DEALER_3_I_OPENED_A_PORTAL_TO_HELL_IN_THE_FAVELA_TRYING_TO_REVIVE_MIT_AIA_I_NEED_TO_CLOSE_IT/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 So...Highguard, huh?04:14 Moriarty played Cassette Beasts!!! And hasn't played Tainted Grail12:22 Cyberschlong 7714:48 Definitely Not Fried Chicken17:40 Geoff Keighley blowback?19:31 Nicco elaborates on Blake Manor23:27 WHAT has Trav been doing26:43 The tale of Nicco spreads ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sean came to us with a simple torture routine. Metal band, or Soulslike? Can one musician and two people who have never heard music in their life get any of these right...?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nicco has been playing some Blake Manor...however, Sean has also been a marriage fairy. Meanwhile, Brody has some deep dive impressions on Big Hops and Date Everything. Mad Catz, dawg. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe Séance of Blake Manor:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/Big Hops:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops/Loop Hero:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282730/Loop_Hero/Date Everything:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201320/Date_Everything/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Scrum says hello, Sean is the Ohio Marriage Fairy08:45 Modern Family and the new A$AP Rocky10:21 Brody has been playing Big Hops14:53 Sean's been playing Loop Hero and trying to beat 100 games20:03 The Mad Catz Memory Card24:19 Brody Dated Everything32:28 A walk down dating sim memory lane ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If you can believe it, it's been nearly 2 years since the last time we did this! Sean has brought another slew of Steam reviews for us to parse and guess at, the winner takes...well, they take all. But there isn't really an "all" to take home. We just get sadness. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Finally, in our trilogy of yearly predictions, we gather to tell you exactly what to expect this year. Accept no subtitutes. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere is the crub recipe:https://comfortdujour.com/2024/10/17/crub-my-norwegian-family-tradition/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Get ready to tell us we're right in a year03:38 Digital sales, and...Highguard...?09:51 Pokemon Fire Red Fire Red Version and Tomodachi Life's Sway16:46 Mobile gaming falling off in 2026?22:04 A NINTH Crubber and High School Musical's 20th anniversary27:23 FRED DURST ACCOUSTIC ALBUM30:25 On Sony Interactive Entertainment's 2026 output...39:20 Geoff Keighley's dark side emerges44:36 We discovered Norwegian Crub46:53 The effects of AI trailers and Fortnite's Falloff51:53 Magic the Gathering's continued crossover bonanza ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You all sent in dozens of predictions for 2026...we're here to give our scientific stamp of approval to some and push back on others. Please enjoy being able to buy tech while you can.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's that Killzone video we talked about:https://youtu.be/2gq4gRVqQVIThis is Vexx (we are not linking the condom, it's real):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VexxTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Sorry Nicco00:15 Introducing ourselves, hello02:33 On Switch 2 and Steam Machine prices in 2026...10:08 Is the DC (Movie) Universe already primed to fall off?16:50 Classic PlayStation remaster? More first party titles than expected?21:22 Remember Marathon? Remember Splitgate...?27:19 Will Level-5 survive 2026?32:26 Sonic Season Pass and PlayStation Battle Royale 2 (spiritual)36:55 The rise of PS2 platformer inspired indies43:57 We will still be waiting on major Switch 2 releases in 202648:01 Doug Bowser IN the Mario Galaxy Movie TM?49:18 Naughty Dog will go off their rocker53:33 SPYRO 4!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We pretty much nailed 2025. You're welcome for the advance warning we gave you. Soon we'll predict 2026, as well as review YOUR 2026 predictions in future episodes!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESAs promised, here's one of the TikTok videos that Sean and Chris are familiar with (go team):https://www.tiktok.com/@wockyslushholsteinheifer/video/7592029912018554167TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is Nintendo DOOMED? Um, guys? Has anyone else noticed that Nintendo has been KIND OF OFF lately???MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESChris made a review/talky boi about the Legends ZA Mega Dimension DLC, click in if you want to know more about it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns3-lsnr8TQTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Nintendoomers08:52 All time low FOMO16:06 Are we out of touch? No...it must be the others...19:01 What could get us excited in 2026?29:57 "This is gonna be ragebait for sure"37:41 PlayStation is also missing that "hearts and minds" sentimentality, in fairness53:57 No one is prepared for the Valve downfall...1:02:35 Achievements, do people still like em? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A Beyond-Lengthy Spoilercast. Get it? Please?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESMake sure to follow our wonderful guests from this episode!Brendan: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCrawlWayne: https://www.youtube.com/@WayneisbossTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS0:00 Spoiler-Free Section27:59 Spoiler-Expensive Section ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We really had good intentions for this episode. We promise.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESWe're sorry.The "Christmas"-y music is Diamond Dust Zone Act 1 from Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn), if you are curious.TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Pledge to our Patreon to buy Brody Red Bull06:32 Brody breaks a leg to game more12:00 This was originally a "Favorite gaming snacks" episode...20:22 Brody's steroid sandwich shop story (real, not clickbait, why)26:47 We finally had to edit an episode33:04 Seriously though, what's up with our surveillance state41:57 A literary analysis of girlrotting, bedrotting, failmaxxing, etc.45:55 nicco's new word52:28 If our most recently played game had Sonic in it, would it be harder? (MickJaeger) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With the Mega Dimension DLC out for Pokémon Legends ZA, our resident Pokéxperts gathered share their wishes for the next iteration of the series. Honestly, a lot of the main mechanics have been pretty ironed out over time, so we delve into a bit more of the hardcore fan desire in this one.  Also! If you enjoyed this, we've launched a new watchalong podcast over on our Patreon, Podcastémon Horizons! In it, us 3 are watching and discussing the Pokémon Horizons anime series. The first episode is free right here:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcastemon-001-145863303In addition, we've been doing the same with the original Ash run of the anime and are currently in the Johto run. The first 5 episodes are free here:https://www.patreon.com/collection/387580?view=expandedMORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESWe mention Cassette Beasts, so we wanna toss a link for it here:https://www.cassettebeasts.com/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Finding a balance between fanservice and never having old characters around05:36 A return to bespoke, crafted areas in the world11:24 Let's refine an old battle gimmick instead of making another new one17:24 Better Pokemon Home communication and a new game plus mode?20:21 Fewer but longer versions of Legends ZA's sidequests24:45 A return to a narrative throughline, not an endgame plotdump27:39 Our "pie in the sky" wishes ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Do you remember not knowing every single game that was coming out years in advance? Or the first time you connected a game console to the internet? Are you...even old enough to remember a time before that was just a commonly accepted thing? We're old! And we're tired of acting like we're happy about it!!!!!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThis week only, get 20% off of a month of our Patreon!Our ULTIMATE holiday gift guide for Gamers | PatreonTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Remember the first time you took a console online?07:53 Invoking Spank The Monkey for the first time in 202511:33 CHAIN E-MAILS!!!13:00 Sean's shortest relationship, ever18:57 We miss the old YouTube algorithm, and classic gaming rumors29:00 Did anyone ever have a good day with PictoChat?33:56 When you didn't know that video games could "end"38:33 Chris misses feeling scared by games41:55 He also misses not knowing what games are coming out44:30 Screw it, we wet Nicco's whistle47:03 Which non-human Zelda species would we romance? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Listen in expecting to get spoiled! We don't have much of a preamble on this one before getting right into it, so make sure you're familiar with the game already before you listen. If you haven't played yet but think you might want to, save this until you have. Trust us. We just really needed to talk about this game now that we've finished it.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Happy holiday season! If you're out of gift ideas for yourself or a Gaming Loved One, we have your back. By the end of this episode you'll know EXACTLY what to give EVERY gamer. And you'll also be made aware that a Horizon VR game exists.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's the article we mention in the first few minutes of the show, about v-bucks:https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nearly-half-of-us-kids-want-in-game-currency-this-christmasAnomia card game:https://www.anomiapress.com/collections/anomiaFluxx card game:https://store.looneylabs.com/collections/fluxx-gamesEverything Brody suggested (not affiliate links) -Backbone/phone controllers:https://backbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-c-playstationhttps://www.amazon.ca/BACKBONE-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-Android/dp/B0CCT2TJW4?th=1Kirby blindboxes:https://www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/916825/bandai-shokugan-kirbys-dream-land-kirby-friends-4-blind-boxhttps://www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/897390/kirby-plush-cuties-capsule-surprisehttps://www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/910640https://www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/929756/kirby-paldolce-blind-box-asst-vol-3-assortedVideo games:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030300/Hollow_Knight_Silksong/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/Blue_Prince/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9CHAPTERS00:00 Happy holladay03:27 Tabletop and card game gift ideas6:39 Little knick-knacks that we suggest (no Knack, though)18:15 Days Gone mentioned (RIP PlayStation Gear store)19:04 Pricier gift idea: An experience26:22 Maybe get a Backbone controller for your phone?32:46 Drawing tablets with a screen, potential third monitor (???)35:07 Get some custom stuff on Etsy, or go grab game music40:01 Where to get ACTUALLY good gaming shirts/merch44:44 The one time buying a VR headset in 202x maybe makes sense49:07 Finally, a good old fashioned game recommendation1:00:17 Which licensed movie games are we sad can't exist? (TheCrazyEven) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Justin's been our big boy gamer for the week, tackling a lot of Dispatch and Ghost of Yotei to give his thoughts. Chris dug out a new Double Fine game from a month ago that the world has unfortunately already forgotten about. Brody? He's been watching anime while editing our Shorts. Lock in.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9CHAPTERS00:00 JUSTIN LIKED A TELLTALE GAME!!!10:08 Chris halts Yotei talk to talk Keeper18:01 Chris lets him talk about Ghost of Yotei now32:44 We let Brody talk about Dr. Stone ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Inspired by Silent Hill f's "optional" ending that requires 4 playthroughs, we decided to dig in on what "optional" really even means. To the point that, actually, we're not sure we even know! MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 We promise you will be confused too07:31 We begin to talk ABOUT optional content instead of the term itself12:34 On the utility of "secret" (missable) endings in games20:00 Bringing it back on track to what "optional" means27:06 Is the apex of challenge the point in Dark Souls? Or are the credits the point?34:34 To put it another way, if the hardest challenge is up front, what's he point in the rest of it?41:22 We just need better terms, perhaps48:32 Power Stars versus Far Cry waypoints51:33 Who would win, Crub or the 1994 Birmingham Barons? (Chef Kilo) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

God of War! Hollow Knight! Souls! Megabonk! Digimon? Y-yeah...Digimon...MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESSome of the public lore on God of War Jersey Mike's:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LQqZjtdge0Here is the Band Nicco was talking about:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Ass_TruckTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Trav has been playing God of War (2018)!04:43 Sean's Hollow Knight challenge (2025)!12:23 Sean's also been playing Pokemon Legends ZAZA15:08 Sean checks in with Chris about Digimon Story Time Stranger20:26 Chris has also been affected by the Megabonk plague25:10 Nicco's Expedition 33 check-in28:15 Nicco talks about Big Ass Truck (enjoyed) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Almost True Trivia is back! Kevin has prepared 10 more prompts to incense Chris, Moriarty, and TravGuy. Let us know if you do better than we do. We know you will. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's that link Chris mentions talking about Sonic 1's "release date" if you are curious:https://sonicretro.org/2022/06/happy-birthday-sonic-the-hedgehog/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 New episode, some new rules03:03 Question #1, about Sonic...06:31 Question #2, about Super Mario Spikers...10:10 Question #3, about Call of Duty Zombies...13:32 Question #4, about us...16:34 Question #5, about Fire Emblem Shadows...23:53 Question #6, about Mega Man...28:55 Question #7, about Almost True Trivia's history...30:55 Question #8, about Genshin Impact...32:21 Question #9, about The Emmys...36:21 Question #10, about the Vaults in Fallout...51:50 Crubscriber Question, what game brought us back to a genre? (Chef Kilo) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It is once again time to go on Geoff Keighley's wild ride. We had to fall back on Discord audio for the first 20 or so minutes, so there is some light cutting out. It improves after that as we were able to use our locally recorded audio. Sorry about that! MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycool ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today we are feeling nostalgic...for a time long gone, when multiplayer games were only expected to last you for a few hours a week for maybe a month or two. When console wars were the most toxic spats in the gaming space. When Kevin knew a British guy with a dead son on Xbox Party Chat (unsure if this is real). MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESSome information on the return of Modnation Racers:https://www.reddit.com/r/Modnation/comments/1o0i9ep/online_multiplayer_is_back_and_better_than_ever/Here's a link to The Karters 2:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2269950/The_Karters_2_Turbo_Charged/Spoilers for Flowers of Algernon are in this episode.TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 God Nation Racers unite08:27 First Starhawk mention in 202510:04 First Monday Night Combat mention in 2025, also19:05 Sean misses a bygone era of vicarious experiences online27:28 ...remember party chat? Or meeting strangers online?37:16 Making our own fun in GTA IV, and the need for games to last forever42:43 Touching on fans getting too far into the weeds on the "business" of games47:04 We miss...console wars...54:15 Growing alongside the culture of gaming growing1:02:50 Pour one out for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood's multiplayer. Literally.1:06:17 Do we lean on save states in older games, or play them as intended? (TheCrazyEven) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We were meant to play timely games, but only Nicco really understood the assignment. However, Brody REALLY enjoyed Pentiment and you may have forgotten it exists. Chris' only timely contributions this week were Sonic Rumble, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, and the first two episodes of Pluribus. Only one of those three brought him joy. Lastly, Nicco is eating crow on turn-based RPGs. The day has finally come.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's some links to games we mention to save you from Googling:Toki Tori 2:https://store.steampowered.com/app/201420/Toki_Tori_2/Parcel Corps:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2015960/Parcel_Corps/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Brody's been Pentimentin04:58 Toki Tori 2 and Parcel Corps mentioned08:30 Sonic Rumble made Chris sad, but Ichiban is in Crossworlds now17:10 Listen to Chris badly explain Pluribus21:28 Nicco admits it, some turn-based RPGS are good (Expedition 33 edition)29:43 What other games came out this year? Roberto's Garden...? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Crubcast we wanted to do something a bit more experimental. We gathered our finest minds to tackle an ethereal question...what would our ideal video game's soundtrack be like? What we incorporate "egg" as an instrument? (Yes, that comes up.) MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESNone. Treat yourself to a sodie pop.TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Creating our ideal enemy03:25 What is sorely lacking from most video game soundtracks?09:55 Being a stickler for artistic intent18:09 On leitmotifs and licensed music's place27:07 How are we tying in the music to the gameplay?34:39 Numetal has a fan in 202535:59 What emotions are we hoping to elicit?44:16 An incredibly niche but understandable take on Doom Eternal's soundtrack47:35 What unusual elements would we want to incorporate?50:35 What is our funniest AVGN gamer rage moment? (TheCrazyEven) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After Sean's gushing about Expedition 33 the other week, Kevin decided to play it for himself. He gets why the internet was so annoying about this now. Trav has played Megabonk and foresees losing her life to it. Arc Raiders whelmed Moriarty, and Chris is just happy that there's a good Digimon game now.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThis is Megabonk:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405340/Megabonk/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Expedition 33 fans, you're off the hook06:48 Trav's gone and done a Megabonk14:08 Preparing ourselves spiritually for Metroid Prime 418:22 Moriarty has played Marathon (NDA) and Arc Raiders (MEH)27:19 Congratulations to Chris on the launch of Digimon Story Time Stranger32:23 We explain Pokemon to Moriarty again ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We all have that one game series that seems like it'd be pretty cool to enjoy, but it's just far too daunting to actually take the time to experience. The Witcher, Yakuza, Kingdom Hearts, Fortnite...yeah, Fortnite. Which one is objectively the most difficult though? MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESMoriarty's Kojima hot takes that are mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1izPM5aebYThe video discussing the first Pokemon movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4DUvX_lBeQTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 What's a long running game podcast that you are getting into05:50 yakuza mentioned10:31 Surprise, Bioshock also mentioned15:02 Fortnite? Technically a spinoff. Technically.21:20 Franchises where the spin-offs feel kind of required (Marvel movies)24:02 Remember that Metal Gear remake? 32:35 Your grandparents talk about Kingdom Hearts (they're right)42:59 Which fans to actually listen to when getting into something45:12 What is the objectively hardest series to get into? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★