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The First 30 is a video game review show based on first impressions. The hosts only have 30 minutes to play the game and then discuss the game based on their short experience and decide if it is worth continuing or not. For those interested in watching the playthroughs, you can watch all the First 30 playthroughs on The Chestery YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/thechestery Hosted by Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris, and David Moreno of The Chestery. The Chestery is a media group dedicated to making entertaining, engaging, and informative gaming content. Find more content on The Chestery YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/thechestery

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    • Jul 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    This game does it BETTER THAN Dead By Daylight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 55:27


    The 1988 Cult Classic is back in game form. Killer Klowns from Outer Space promises to deliver a new and unique twist to the Asymmetrical horror genre, but are they good enough to withstand the horror giant Dead by Daylight, or will it just become the next doomed licensed horror game? Let's Find out on the first 30 podcastFind more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Spank Your Friends... the way you always wanted to

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 47:39


    Ever just want to beat your friends' butt, literally? Well, now you can. This quirky butt-jiggling game allows you and your friends to play numerous spank-fueled party games that will deliver plenty of chaotic moments, but is this silly gimmick enough to make a lasting impact? Let's find out on the First 30 Podcast.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    The BEST Indie Games Coming This Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 69:57


    The Triple I showcase has come and gone and we NEED to talk about it. What games caught our eye? Let's find out here on The First 30Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Is SWORN The Multiplayer HADES We've Always Wanted?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 50:54


    Today, we're diving into Camelot. Sworn is a co-op action roguelike that gives us the feeling of Hades, but this time with friends, but will it hold up or will it fall flat? Let's find out here on The First 30About: SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Becoming BFFs with Rasputin in The Thaumaturge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 49:31


    Today, we're going back to early 20th-century Warsaw. The Thaumaturge is a story-driven RPG where your choices could change history, but will we be able to save history from ourselves? Let's find out here on The First 30!About The Thaumaturge: The Thaumaturge is a story-driven RPG with morally ambiguous choices, taking place in the culturally diverse world of early 20th-century Warsaw. In this world, salutors exist: esoteric beings that only thaumaturges can truly perceive and use for their needs.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Pacific Driving Me Insane!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 52:16


    Today, we're driving through Pacific Drive. This horror survival game takes the genre to a new level. Can these driving skills keep us all interested or is this gimmick a car crash you can't look away from? Let's find out here on The First 30About Pacific Drive: Face the supernatural dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone with a car as your only lifeline in this driving survival adventure! Scavenge resources, load up your trusty station wagon and drive like hell to make it through alive.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Best of Next Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 79:03


    Next Fest has come and gone, but we were left with tons of demos to try out. So Today we're discussing some of our favorites, but will the villain of the show give them all his blessing? Let's find out here on The First 30Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Pipe Goblins Took Over My House... HELP! - Home Safety Hotline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 46:51


    Today, we're saving lives in Home Safety Hotline. This interactive point and click horror places us in the most horrific of places… an office. Using the resources given to us, we must help our customers identify the strange issues happening in their homes or risk the WORST. Can we save them? Let's find out here on The First 30About Home Safety Hotline: Hearing noises? Seeing things? Call Home Safety Hotline! Our operators are standing by, waiting to give you the answers you need to protect your home from all manner of pests and household hazards.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Is Enshrouded Just Another Cut-And-Paste Survival Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 52:14


    Today, we awaken in the world of Enshrouded. This co-op survival RPG allows you to explore and build your base in vast areas. But is there anything that makes this game special? Or is it just another cut-and-paste survival game? Let's find out here on The First 30About Enshrouded: You are Flameborn, the last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls, and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Is Sovereign Syndicate the NEXT Disco Elysium?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 50:50


    Today, we're exploring the world of Sovereign Syndicate by Crimson Herring Studios. This Victorian steampunk RPG drops us into a desperate city full of murder and mystery. But Is this the new Disco Elysium? Or is it just a dud with a steampunk shine? Let's find out here on The First 30About Sovereign Syndicate: A Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot cards instead of dice. Investigate the disappearance of society's most vulnerable to uncover a mysterious cult. Play as three characters, each with their own skills and motivations. Customize your characters with narrative choices to unlock new tarot cards.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Is Mind Over Magic TOO COMPLICATED For Noobs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 47:42


    Today, we're immersing ourselves in the spellbinding universe of Mind Over Magic, by Sparkypants. Is this colony sim too complicated for newcomers or am I simply just an idiot? So let's venture into the unknown to save our magic school from well… myselfAbout Mind Over Magic: Design, build, and manage your magic school to explore what lies below. Study lost arcana, grow exotic plants, brew potions, and raise undead servants -- only you can prepare your fragile students to harness their Mind Over Magic.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Did THIS Turn-Based RPG PERFECT Time-Loop Games? - In Stars and Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 51:40


    Today we're venturing into the mind-bending world of In Stars and Time by INSERTDISC5. Get set for a game that's got us stuck in a loop - literally! Will this turn-based RPG's time-loop mechanic be our new favorite deja vu, or will we be begging for a break in the cycle? Let's find out if this game's loop is a game-changer or just a time-wasting trick, on The First 30About In Stars and Time: Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Is It WIZ or DUM?! - Wizordum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 43:21


    Get ready to blast into action on the First 30 Podcast as we enter the world of Wizordum by Emberheart Games, a retro-style FPS echoing the legendary style of Doom! Will this game teleport us back to gaming's glory days or leave us wanting more modern magic? Brace yourselves for the ultimate verdict: Is it Wiz or is it Dum? About Wizordum: Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Metroidvania That's All Style But NO Substance - Cookie Cutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 49:57


    Brace yourselves as we dive into the ultra-violent world of Cookie Cutter - A new hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania from Subcult Joint LTD, and today, we talk through if this game has the legs to stand next to others of its genre. Let's find out here on The First 30 PodcastAbout Cookie Cutter: Love turns to rage and chainsaws in Cookie Cutter, a totally unique hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania. Become Cherry, a violent android on a rage-filled quest to save her creator.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Is Lethal Company ACTUALLY Fun?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 45:29


    Today we're playing the new indie game that has taken over Twitch by storm, Lethal Company… Is it truly living up to the massive hype or merely serving as content fodder for creators? Stick around, because we're about to uncover whether this game is the real deal or just another passing trend...About Lethal Company: A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Games That ACTUALLY Deserve To Win At The Game Awards 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 76:57


    Get ready as The Game Awards 2023 approach! Join us as we dive into the major categories, unveiling who truly deserves to win and dissecting the standout contenders for Game of the Year.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    20 AMAZING Indie Games You NEVER Heard of But NEED To Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 54:27


    It's a special day for this First 30 Podcast! We're showcasing our hidden gem video games you might've missed. But, can we all agree these are real treasures, or is there some trash in there? Join us as we sort the must-plays from the must-nots.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    CARDS IN SPAAAACE! - Cobalt Core

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 43:42


    Get ready to dive into the sci-fi world of Cobalt Core, the latest creation from Rocket Rat Games in today's episode of the First 30 Podcast. Brace yourselves for lightning-fast battles in this roguelike deck-builder… Will its quick-fire action redefine the genre, or does it fall far too short? Stick around as we uncover whether Cobalt Core is too easy or a thrilling challenge. Let the gaming begin!About Cobalt Core: A sci-fi roguelike deck-builder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Revisiting Our Childhood with Star Ocean The Second Story R

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 45:37


    Today we're playing the newest SquareEnix RPG Remake, Star Ocean The Second Story R… Is this game different enough from the original to make it worthwhile?  Well, Let's find out!About Star Ocean The Second Story R: In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast-paced real-time battles.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Super Mario Bros. Wonder... Or BLUNDER?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 43:26


    Today we're playing the new Nintendo Side-scrolling adventure, Super Mario Bros Wonder… Is this game different enough from previous Mario titles to keep us coming back? And are the crazy acid trips in this game an interesting addition or an overused gimmick? Well, Let's find out!About Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Classic Mario gameplay is turned on its head with Wonder Flowers in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game! These game-changing items can make some wonderfully weird stuff happen. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant Spike-Ball, and lots more!Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    The WORST Game We've Ever Played - Stray Souls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 38:38


    Today we're playing the new third-person action horror by Jukai Studios, Stray Souls… Was Grandma's free house worth learning the creepy family secret? And can we forgive many of the game's awkward moments if we treat it like a quirky B-Movie? Well, Let's find out!About Stray Souls: Enter a world of nightmares in this third-person, action-horror, inspired by the classics of the genre. Fight terrifying creatures, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel a horrid family secret to expose the chilling truth behind your existence.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Are Turn-Based Games DEAD in 2023?! - The Lamplighters League

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 55:31


    Today we're playing the new turn-based tactical combat game by Harebrained Schemes, The Lamplighters League… Do turn-based strategy games still have a place in 2023? And does the real-time battle aspect of this game break it away enough from others of its genre? Well, Let's find out!About The Lamplighters League: Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    The MIND BLOWING Puzzle Game You MUST Play - Cocoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 57:33


    Today we're playing the new Puzzle Adventure by Geometric Interactive, Cocoon… Do the interesting puzzle mechanics make up for some of the late-game fatigue? And is the lack of combat a detriment to the overall gameplay? Well, Let's find out!About Cocoon: From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    THIS Is What Happens When MAX PAYNE Dates DRACULA - El Paso Elsewhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 77:18


    Today we're playing the new Neo-Noir Shooter by Strange Scaffold, El Paso Elsewhere… Is this game the next Max Payne? And does the eclectic array of music help or hurt the gameplay?  Well, Let's find out!About El Paso Elsewhere: STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good. Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel

    Is THIS The Next FALL GUYS? - Party Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 71:50


    Today we're playing the new Beat 'em up Party Game by Recreate Games, Party Animals… Is this game the next Fall Guys or Among Us? Is there enough substance to this game to keep us coming back?  Well, Let's find out!About Party Animals: Fight your friends as puppies, kittens, and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends remotely, or huddle together for chaotic fun on the same screen. Interact with the world under our realistic physics engine. Did I mention PUPPIES?Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Sea of Stars - Is It The Retro-Inspired RPG We Have Been Waiting For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 77:04


    Today we're playing the new Turned-Based RPG by Sabotage Studios, Sea of Stars… Should we leave the retro style in the past or is there something new this game does that is changing the game… forgive the pun. And How many mechanics can a game include before it's too much?  Well, Let's find out!About Sea of Stars: Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Is Starfield just Fallout 'In Space'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 90:21


    Today we're playing what we coined BRPG, better known as the Bethesda RPG, Starfield…Is this game just another Skyrim or Fallout clone in space? And will I FINALLY be able to customize an attractive character in a Bethesda game? Well, Let's find out!About Starfield: Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Is Armored Core 6 TOO EASY?! - Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 71:19


    Today we're playing the new Mech Action Game by From Softwarel, Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon…Will this be a hard pill to swallow for the OG Armored Core superfans or will the quality of life changes to the game be a welcome addition to the franchise? Well, Let's find out!About Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon: A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    The NEW Dead by Daylight? The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 75:31


    Today we're playing the new Asymmetrical horror game by Sumo Digital, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre…Is this the first asymmetrical horror to compete with Dead by Daylight? Is it too easy to play as the victims? And does this game allow for replayability or is it just one note? Well, Let's find out!About The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game: Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Is DEADLINK The BEST FPS of 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 67:18


    Today we're playing the new Roguelite First-person shooter by Gruby Entertainment, Deadlink…Is the fast-paced gameplay and customization able to keep our attention? And will this be the first roguelite to convert David and Chadd into playing? Well, Let's find out!About Deadlink: Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn't mean "quiet."Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    This ENTIRE Game Is HAND-PAINTED - The Master's Pupil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 63:14


    Today we're playing the new hand-painted… and you hear that right… hand-painted puzzle adventure by Pat Naoum, The Master's Pupil…Will this spark a new inspiration for future indie devs? AND How well do hand-painted assets work in a video game? Well, Let's find out!About The Master's Pupil: The Master's Pupil is a hand-painted puzzle adventure game set inside Claude Monet's eyeballFind more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Is Viewfinder the BEST PUZZLE GAME Since Portal?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 62:41


    Today we're playing the new first-person puzzle-platformer by Sad Owl Studios, Viewfinder… Is this the best puzzle game we've seen since Portal? But are the puzzles a bit too easy? And will we ever recover from the mind-bending mechanics of this game? Well, Let's find out!About Viewfinder: Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single-player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Is Gylt Worth Playing Over Little Nightmares or Among The Sleep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 57:54


    Today we're playing the new narrative adventure game by Tequila Works, Gylt… Will we be able to fight off these unworldly monsters and save our cousin? Is the creepy dude with the billy goat beard actually the devil? And is this game new or… just new to us? Well, Let's find out!About Gylt: Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    YOU'RE A THIEF! - The Bookwalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 56:06


    Today we're playing the new narrative adventure by developer DO MY BEST, The Bookwalker Thief of Tales… This game leaves a lot of questions such as Why must we steal from these literary worlds? Will we ever find out who we are working for and do our choices really matter in this game?  Well, Let's find out!About The Bookwalker - Thief of Tales: The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Is Aliens Dark Descent BETTER than Alien Isolation?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 62:11


    Today we're playing the new squad-based tactical strategy game by Tindalos Interactive, Aliens Dark Descent… Can we survive the Xenomorph infestation and does this game have too many features? Well, Let's find out!About Aliens Dark Descent: Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the iconic Alien franchise. Lead your soldiers in real-time to stop a new and terrifying kind of Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Radio Isn't Dying... It's Killing! - Killer Frequency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 41:12


    Today we're playing the new 80s-inspired horror puzzle game by Team17 Digital, Killer Frequency… Can we save our town from the crazy murderer on the loose or will we doom us all with our inability to stay cool under pressure? Well, Let's find out!About Killer Frequency: Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small-town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Is The Outlast Trials The Scariest Horror Game Ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 60:07


    Today we're playing the new multiplayer survival horror game by Red Barrels, The Outlast Trials… Does this hold its own within the Outlast series? And will we ever be able to successfully complete a trial? Well, let's find out!About The Outlast Trials: Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same?Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    The 90's are BACK with a Vengence - Hand of Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 48:02


    Today we're playing the new 90s-inspired FMV game by Torple Dook, and yes I pronounced that correctly, Hand of Doom… Is this the beginning of more retro FMV games? And how many Orts is too many?  Let's find out!About Hand of Doom: Sign a contract in blood! Travel throughout the planes of existence slaying or befriending powerful doomlords in this wizard simulator inspired by the FMV games and dungeon crawlers of the early 90s. Learn powerful spells to solve puzzles and combat the dark forces amassing against you.Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    IS THIS NEXT HOLLOW KNIGHT? - Death or Treat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 44:42


    Today we're playing the new 2D action-roguelite by Soana Studios, Death or Treat… Is there enough content in this adorable game to keep us wanting more? And does Disney have a lawsuit on there hands?  Let's talk about it!About Death or Treat: The Halloween spirit is missing! Play as Scary and help him save HallowTown. "Death or Treat" is a 2D action-roguelite and hack & slash, with handpainted environments and traditional animation. Explore all the worlds and defeat hordes of enemies using different weapons and skills.First 30 is now a Video Podcast! Watch HereFind more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Yes, Redfall is THAT BAD..

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 56:15


    Today we play the new open-world vampire shooter by Arkane Austin, Redfall… Is this game as bad as other reviews say it is? And is there a way to save this game from being the BIGGEST disappointment of 2023? Let's find out! About Redfall: The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.First 30 is now a Video Podcast! Watch HereFind more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Suffer The Night SUFFERS From THIS Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 55:04


    Today we're going back to the 80s in this new horror Game, Suffer The Night by Tainted Pact. Is the unsettling ambiance good enough to make up for some lazy puzzle designs? And will I ever be able to figure out how to open the doors in this game? Well, let's find out!  About Suffer The Night: Suffer the Night is a first-person survival horror game that puts you in the shoes of horror illustrator Stacey Linden, who is stranded alone in a secluded cabin during a violent storm. As you navigate through the constantly changing world of Sleepy Woods, you'll be challenged to solve puzzles and overcome a variety of terrifying obstacles. Your ultimate goal is to survive and escape the pale man's grasp, a malevolent entity that haunts the forest and threatens to claim you as its next victim.Set in the year 1989, Suffer the Night blends nostalgia and fear to create a bone-chilling horror experience. As lightning strikes and the storm rages on, you must rely on your wits and survival skills to stay alive. Will you be able to overcome your fears and make it out alive, or will you fall victim to the horrors that await within Sleepy Woods? First 30 is now a Video Podcast! Watch HereFind more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Minecraft Legends is ALMOST Great (feat. TabTwice)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 61:25


    Minecraft Legends is a new game that takes place in the Minecraft universe, where the piglins' corruption from the Nether is spreading across the Overworld, destroying everything in its path. As the hero of the game, you must plan your strategy and fight against piglin bases during the day while defending your allies at night. The game features lush biomes with treasures and perils, new friends, and familiar mobs. You can form alliances with different mobs and lead epic battles to defend the Overworld. The game also offers different playthroughs with dynamic worlds rich in resources. You can challenge your friends or team up in battles to defend your village while leading your units to destroy your opponent's settlements.First 30 is now a Video Podcast! Watch HereFollow TabTwice on TwitchFind more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Ravenbound - Just Another Overhyped Roguelite?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 67:10


    Prepare to embark on a wild adventure through a dangerous fantasy world with Ravenbound - a fast-paced game that combines open-world exploration with the challenging gameplay of a roguelite. As the Vessel of an ancient power, you'll need to use all your steel and skill to complete your mission. But don't let the fear of death hold you back, because each defeat brings you one step closer to victory. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore, Ravenbound fills the world with multiple characters and a card system designed to make each run unique. Are you ready to join the adventure?First 30 is now a Video Podcast! Watch HereFind more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    The Last Worker - Is THIS The Future of Amazon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 44:16


    The Last Worker is a new game that takes you on an immersive adventure in a world where automation has replaced human labor. You play as Kurt, the last human worker in an Amazon-like fulfillment center. As you face the reality of your job disappearing, you must make a choice between supporting the capitalist system and joining the fight for workers' rights. Through a series of menial tasks, you'll navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain world to uncover the truth. Will you become an activist or succumb to the demands of the system? The fate of the world is in your hands.First 30 is now a Video Podcast! Watch HereWatch The Last Worker Documentary Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, and David on our YouTube Channel

    Potionomics - Brewing Hard To Pay Off Our Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 37:50


    On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Potionomics. After we receive our late uncle's old potion shop we come to collect and protect the family legacy. However, we learn real quick that with the shop comes great debt and we now have to make and sell potions to pay down our debt while also refurbishing the shop to its glory days. Can we pay off our debt and save our family shop?  Let's play Potionomics and find out now on The First 30!Watch the Potionomics gameplay on The Chestery YouTube channel.

    Unusual Findings - Stranger Things get... Unusual...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 37:05


    On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Unusual Findings. This story-based adventure takes us back to the 1980s when a sudden alien crash landing causes all sorts of havoc in the town and three friends are the only ones who can save us from invasions. Can we fight off the evil invaders and save the town? Let's play Unusual Findings and find out now on The First 30!Watch the Unusual Findings gameplay on The Chestery YouTube channel.

    Hyper Demon - A Blinding Mess of Flashes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 39:39


    On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Hyper Demon. The successor to Devil Daggers, this bullet hell game challenges you to get the top score while plowing through endless demons hellbent on bringing you down. Can we get a decent score? Let's play Hyper Demon and find out now on The First 30!Watch the Hyper Demon gameplay on The Chestery YouTube channel.

    Food Truck Simulator - The GTA of Food Simulator Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 47:09


    On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Food Truck Simulator. This Simulation game is brought to us by the same makers of Gas Station Simulator. As we customize our truck and food, we learn that the Food Truck world is a dangerous place and we must fight the stress of it all and become the best Food Truck around! Can they get the orders done in time? Let's play Food Truck Simulator and find out now on The First 30!Watch the Food Truck Simulator gameplay on The Chestery YouTube channel.

    Gloomwood - Yes, I Keep Heads In My Briefcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 36:49


    On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play the early access game Gloomwood. This stealth horror FPS follows your mysterious abduction to a forgotten, twisted Victorian metropolis in the midst of a horrifying transformation. But will we be able to sneak our way and survive? Let's play Gloomwood and find out now on The First 30!Watch the Gloomwood gameplay on The Chestery YouTube channel.

    Kirby and the Forgotten Land - The Power of SUCK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 45:27


    On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno are joined by Weird Beard of Weird Beard Media. The adorable Kirby finds itself in a whole new world after being sucked into a rift in the sky and spit out on this mysterious island where Waddle dees are being abducted. Can we help our pink blobby friend save the world in this 3D platformer? Let's play Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and find out now on The First 30!Watch the Kirby and the Forgotten Land  gameplay on The Chestery YouTube channel.Find our special guest Weird Beard on YouTube and TikTok

    Martha Is Dead - Why Did You Say That Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 43:40


    On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play Martha Is Dead. This haunting psychological thriller takes us back to 1944 Italy where we find our twin sister is found dead in a lake, however, we take her identity after it's easier to pretend to be her. With war raging and the nightmares building will we be able to stay sane? Let's play Martha Is Dead, and find out now on The First 30!Watch the Martha Is Dead gameplay on The Chestery YouTube channel.

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