Gameaholic Podcast

The third generation of Pokemon redefined the series, with Emerald adding new features never before seen in Pokemon. From secret hideouts, to double battles and the Battle Frontier, there is so much to talk about. Join Luke and Colin for a walk down memory lane with arguably the most renowned generation of Pokemon.

The Gameaholic boys go Greek! Join Luke and Colin as they dive into the rogue-like dungeon crawler Hades. With a unique and visually stunning twist on the Ancient Greek mythology, Hades has a storyline that will keep you coming back... literally. The boys talk through the replayability aspect of the game, and how the story provides a reason to return to an otherwise very repetitive world. If you're a fan of the game or considering the purchase, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Come scuba diving in the Blue Hole with the Gameaholic Podcast as the boys chat through Dave the Diver. In game that has you running an entire restaurant operation, the overarching storyline shines brightly through the daily tasks of cooking, farming and fishing. With soothing sounds, quirky characters, and hours of fishing fun, this is a game you don't want to miss!

The boys jump into the new 3D South Park adventure. In a shocking turn of events, South Park leaves their RPG roots behinds and jumps into the world of "roguelike" games. With this game getting one of the lowest scores IGN has ever given, Luke and Colin discuss if it's well deserved or not. At a $30 CDN price point, this game sure leaves a LOT to talk about.

Come on down to South Park with the Gameaholic Podcast! This week, the boys talk through the second RPG based in South Park. With massive changes and overhauls to the combat system and returns of some of South Park's most loveable characters, Luke and Colin deep dive into the crude yet hilarious storyline of Coon and Friends.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone making an epic South Park RPG? You know it's going to be good. This week, Colin and Luke talk through the Stick of Truth, the funny and immersive South Park RPG. Believe it or not, this game has just hit its 10th birthday and wow does it still hold up. The boys talk through the uniqueness behind this game, as well as some areas that flop. A warning for all: this podcast gets pretty offensive, but that's the way it needs to go when talking about South Park!

The hardest and most frustrating Mario game has the Gameaholic boys pulling their hair out. This week, Luke and Colin go through the biggest Mario title on the Gamecube. Talking through some of the most frustrating water physics puzzles, the introduction of the Delfino people and much more, this is a trip down memory lane that you don't want to miss!

Is this Mario game all about the multiverse? This is just one of the many questions Luke and Colin talk through in the jam packed episode. With the Nintendo Switch celebrating its 7 year anniversary (feel old yet?), the boys felt Odyssey deserved a replay. Over 900 different moons to collect on over 10 worlds, this game has a ton of things to talk about. Want a nostalgia trip? Then this is the episode for you.

Join the Gameaholic Podcast as they discover everything WONDERful (see what we did there?) of the new Mario Bros game! With very differing opinions on the actual play style of the game, Luke and Colin talk through what they liked and disliked about the game, with one of the boys actually giving up before finishing. You don't want to miss this episode all about the game of the year nominee.

Super Mario RPG truly was a turning point for Nintendo and how they created their Mario games. With this game inspiring huge hit series such as Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi, it's no shock that the game was remade recently for Nintendo Switch. Luke and Colin sit down to discuss why this game is so important in the gaming world, and how unique it was. With Luke playing through the game on SNES, and Colin playing through the remake, there is a lot to talk about.

This week, the boys dive into the latest instalment in the Paper Mario series. The Origami King combines classic aspects of the first few games and also introduces some new features. Luke and Colin chat through some of the changes in this game, including the massive changes to the combat. With darker undertones and a more intense story than it's predecessors, this Paper Mario is a game you don't wanna miss.

Paper Mario month continues with the classic Gamecube addition. Luke and Colin dive into the mystery of the Thousand Year Door, talking through some of the good, bad and ugly in the second game of the series. With TTYD being hailed as the best game in the Paper Mario series, you're not going to want to miss this episode.

The Gameaholic Podcast kicks off Paper Mario February with the OG installment! Coming out for the N64 in 2001, this game was a universal hit amongst gamers. The boys talk through the unique aspects of this game and how it changed the gaming world forever. Get out the N64 and join in on the nostalgia.

It's rainy season on the west coast of Canada, so get cozy with the Gameaholic Podcast as the boys dive into the cozy life simulator Spirittea. This game resembles classics like Stardew Valley but adds a very "Spirited Away" twist. Luke and Colin talk through the amazing storyline, sounds and some of their favourite parts of this life sim. Regardless of if you've played this game, are on the fence about it, or haven't heard about it before, this is an episode you do not want to miss

Welcome back chooms and scavs to a brand new episode of the Gameaholic Podcast! This week, Luke and Colin go back to where it all began, Night City. After reviewing this game 3 years ago, the boys are excited to dive in and see all of the changes that CD Projekt Red has implimented. Luke and Colin talk through some of the overarching changes they experienced from launch, as well as some of the bugs they still found. The majority of the episode focuses on Phantom Liberty and the new ending that came along with it. If the new ending left you happy, sad or even a little confused, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

The Gameaholic Podcast has returned for season 4!! Doing the yearly tradition, the boys kick off the new season with a year in review of 2023. Luke and Colin talk through the games they played, going into detail about the games that shone and the ones that flopped. If you want to hear about some of the best Indie games, new releases and more that the Gameaholic Podcast covered in 2023, you don't want to miss out on this episode.

Join the Gameaholic Podcast in a walk down memory lane with the final episode of Season 3! With Luke picking up a Gameboy Colour, the boys dive into the second generation of Pokemon. The boys talk through the storyline, their favourite Pokemon, and where these games improved from the originals. Finally, Colin drops some facts on why Kanto was included in the game and why it felt like such a flop for most. Have a game filled holiday season and the podcast will return in 2024!

The Gameaholic Podcast takes a break from the serious game genre for a week and jumps into High on Life, a spinoff game from the universe of Rick and Morty. The boys chat through the humour style of the game, the incredible cast of voice actors and finally, the storyline. Come and get "high" with the Gameaholic Podcast.

In the final week before The Game Awards, the Gameaholic Podcast talks through the highly anticipated Spider-Man 2. The Playstation exclusive has been nominated for over 5 awards, and has a ton of exciting aspects. Colin and Luke talk through the Spider-Man multiverse and where they thought the storyline shone as well as fell flat. Did Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 live up to the hype? Tune in to find out.

This week Luke and Colin dig into the Indie Game of the Year nominee Sea of Stars. Bringing JRPG back to its roots, Sea of Stars seems to shine in many ways, except one. Join the Gameaholic Podcast as the boys talk through the end game experience, the play style and most importantly Garl. If you want the scoop on this Indie nominee, you don't want to miss this one.

The final Spooktober episode has finally landed! With vacation and Covid delaying this recording, the boys come back hot and ready with the Resident Evil 4 Remake. With such high praise from critics, Luke and Colin discuss their disappointment with the remake, where the combat falls short, and how the new dialogue and character changes harms the storyline. In this short but sweet episode, there is a lot you don't wanna miss!

After some technical difficulties, Spooktober returns with Death's Door. A game that is as eerie as it is cute, Billy (Wolf0911) joins the podcast to talk through the unique experience of playing through the story as a raven of death. With some quirky moments and trophies to collect, this game is perfect for people who don't like too much horror in their games.

As Spooktober continues on, the boys jump into one of the most classic horror games to date, Dead Space. Dead Space has always been viewed as one of the legends in the horror world, with the remastered version coming out earlier this year. In the podcast, the boys talk through the changes to the game in the remake, where this game really manages to shine and also where it falls short. Happy Spooktober!!

The third annual Gameaholic Spooktober has officially kicked off with Dead Island 2. Celebrate the scariest month of the year with Luke and Colin as they dive into the blood, guts and zombies of Dead Island. The boys chat through the immersive and well planned open world of the game and also how they viewed the story. The Halloween fun is just getting started!

The Gameaholic boys wrap up the Telltale Extravaganza with the newest installment in the Telltale franchise, The Expanse. With this being the first game Telltale has released since they returned from oblivion, the boys had high expectations for what they would bring to the table in their latest adventure. To hear more about The Expanse, some of the key decisions throughout the game and what Luke and Colin thought about the return of Telltale, make sure to tune in!

With Telltale dissolving for a few years, Gearbox decided to pick up where they left off and create a sequel to Tales From The Borderlands. The boys dive into the impact Telltale seems to have on creating these unique style of games and where this sequel fell short. It may not be a true Telltale game, but if definitely fits the bill.

Borderlands and Telltale Games, do we really need to say more?? The Gameaholic Podcast talks through the love child of these two massive gaming franchises and the huge success of this series. The boys talk through the accurate Borderlands lore and all of the important aspects from this game that carry on as canon in the Borderlands universe.

The Clementine saga comes to an ending in the final season of The Walking Dead. Luke and Colin waste no time diving into the controversial ending to Clementine's story, each with their own views on the outcome. As always, the boys talk through each of the key decisions made throughout the final season, and what impacts they had on the storyline. If you loved, hated or felt betrayed by Telltale Games version of The Walking Dead, then this is the episode for you!

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier has divided the Gameaholic Podcast, with both Luke and Colin having very differing views on the characters, story and writing throughout the game. As they've done with the previous seasons, Luke and Colin talk through the key decisions they made in game, and why they decided to make them and the two unique endings they both had. If you've been listening along to our Telltale month, this is one of the spiciest episodes yet and one you definitely don't want to miss out on!

The renown saga continues as the Gameaholic Podcast dives into Season 2 of Telltale's The Walking Dead. Luke and Colin spend some time talking through each of the key decisions they made, and why they made them but also focus on how each of their versions of Clementine acted based off of the decisions in Season 1. If you're a fan of the series and want to hear how the boys played Season 2, or if you're new to Telltale and want a walkthrough of the story, this is the episode for you!

The boys kick off the first week of a four week stint that's all about Telltale Games' masterpiece, The Walking Dead. This week, Luke and Colin dive into the first season, talking through each key choices by chapter, their rationale behind crucial decisions, and what their "ideal Lee" would look like when playing. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a moment of the Gameaholic Telltale Extravaganza!

Luke and Colin kick off the Gameaholic Telltale Extravaganza this week with the game that started it all, The Wolf Among Us. The podcast kicks off with a welcome to the multi-week Telltale event and a little bit about the company themselves. The boys then jump into the game, doing a dive deep into each of the key decisions they made, and where these decisions led the story. Finally, the podcast ends talking about the newly announced Wolf Among Us 2, and the guesses they have for the plot and returning charactera.

An alternate reality where the Soviet Union is the dominant world power, Bioshock vibes and a talking glove? The Gameaholic Podcast had to check this game out. Join Luke and Colin as they dive into the dystopian, loot-filled world of Atomic Heart as July comes to an end.

This week the Gameaholic Podcast has gotta record 'em all (don't sue us Game Freak), as the boys play through Cassette Beasts. With a large world map and tons of unique beasts to record, the boys talk through the gameplay, story and their favourite beasts in the game. Finally, the boys talk through the similarities with the Pokemon franchise and where Cassette Beasts shines. With an attractive price tag, and a proven formula for fun, this game is worth the grab.

Luke is joined on the podcast this week by childhood friend and Zelda enthusiast Daniel! With over 200 hours combined playing the latest instalment, the boys go into a deep discussion on everything Tears of the Kingdom. The discussion flows between the difficulty of the game, the quality of life changes from Breath of the Wild, the Depth and even into how the series has grown alongside the fanbase. Whether you grew up playing Zelda, are a new player, or never played the series before, this is a podcast you don't wanna miss!

It's been a year since the boys started reviewing the Dark Picture Anthology and there is still a ton to talk about! In the Gameaholic Podcast Year 1 review, Luke and Colin deep dive into each game, talk through the pros and cons and discuss the different types of horror tropes that Supermassive used in each chapter. They then deep dive into some of the changes they saw throughout the games in terms of gameplay and end by discussing the new game slated for next year.

Children's stories are never as innocent as they seem, and Bramble: The Mountain King knows how to draw on the dark undertones. Follow the boys on a journey through the mythical woods, encountering twisted versions of well-known Nordic folklore. With a shocking disclaimer at the beginning of the game, and a dark but stunning environment, Bramble leaves a lasting impression with a lot to talk about.

With boy the boys finishing their summer vacation, it's time to jump right into Black Salt's fishing game Dredge. With two very differing views on the game, Luke and Colin dive into a discussion of what makes Dredge unique and what type of gamers would get the most enjoyment out of it. Dredge offers a distinctive play style and storyline, merging a fishing simulator with subtle horror vibes. Talking through the unique psychological horror experience, and the fascinating art style, there is no shortage of debate in this game. Whether you've finished Dredge, are debating the game, or never heard of it, this is the perfect podcast to help make up your mind.

Grim Fandango? Never heard of it? Originally released in 1998, Grim has paved the way for thousands of adventure and puzzle games over the next 25 years. With a recent-ish remaster that came out, the boy decided to jump in and play through one of the games that changed the gaming landscape forever. With an amazing voice cast, unbelievably advanced puzzles, dialogue choices and more, Grim Fandango is a ride that both the boys were happy to be on. The game is not without it's issues however, as Luke and Colin dive into some of the misses they saw while playing this game. If you've played the game before, or just want to hear how a game from 25 years ago holds up, this isn't a podcast you want to miss.

The Gameaholic Podcast reunites with guest star Billy (WOLFO911) to head to a galaxy far far away. Hot off the majorly anticipated release, Luke and Billy finally get to reunite with Cal Kestis in Jedi: Survivor. After almost a year since Billy joined the podcast to review Jedi: Fallen Order, the boys have been foaming at the mouth for more Cal. In this episode, Luke and Billy cover everything from the difficulty of the game, to the puzzles, to the combat and finally to the amazing storyline and characters. With tons of lore, tons of shocking special cameos and so much more, this podcast is more action packed than a pod race on Tatooine. If you want someone to geek out about Jedi: Survivor with, this is definitely the podcast to listen to.

Join the Gameaholic Podcast on a trip through a dystopian desert governed by a totalitarian dictator. This week, the boys jump into Road 96, a multi-storyline road trip game. With some wild characters, and even more wild situations, Luke and Colin have a lot to talk about! Road 96 has a very interesting twist on a multi-character storyline. So interesting in fact, that both the boys initially thought they finished the game within an hour on their play through. With some deep routed themes and commentaries on government, there is a lot to talk about in this hour long episode. So come sit around the desert bonfire and join the conversation.

It turns out that a creepy island inhabited by ghosts and an old radio are all you need to make a stellar thriller game. This week the Gameaholic Podcast reviews Oxenfree, which is the second Night School Studio game that the boys have reviewed in as many weeks. Oxenfree parallels the other game (Afterparty) in a few ways but the boys dive into the aspects that make this game truly shine. As Indie month rages on, this is definitely an episode you do not want to miss.

You wake up in Hell and find out you have a second chance on Earth, but only if you can outdrink Satan himself. Think you can do it? This is the premise of the Gameaholic review this week. Luke and Colin dive into the indie game Afterparty. Travel with the boys through the grungy depths of hell. With a ton of unique alcoholic beverages, hilarious commentary and a very different view on the traditional hell, Afterparty delivers a unique gaming experience.

The Gameaholic Indie Month continues as the boys jump into OXIDE Room 104! Do you like escape rooms, puzzle solving and a confusing horror driven storyline? Well this is the game for you! Luke and Colin share their thoughts on a very unique style game. With different puzzles in each room, and mutated creatures around every corner, you never know what you're going to get in OXIDE.

After several weeks of audio issues, the boys have finally returned with an all new episode. In the first game review of our second-ever Gameaholic Indie Month, the boys talk through The Suicide of Rachel Foster. In one of the most serious episodes of the podcast to date, the boys talk through the underlying themes of the game as well as their own feelings. This game and podcast deal with very sensitive topics including sexual assault and suicide that can act as a trigger for some people. Please be mindful as you listen.

Luke is joined by the show's regular guest star Billy (WOLF0911) as they dive into one of the most anticipated games of 2023. In an absolutely massive and magical world, the boys talk through their favourite quests, the challenges with the main story and most importantly, did they use dark magic or not. In a game where the player gets to choose if their character is good or evil, there is so many factors to talk about. With both Luke and Billy completing the game's platinum trophy challenge within a week, you can guarantee they are covering all aspect. If you're curious about play styles, house side quests and the specific Playstation exclusive quest line, this is the podcast you don't wanna miss.

Adam (Gaff3r) rejoins the podcast as season 19 of Destiny comes to an end and Luke and Adam go deep into their Season of the Seraph experience. As seasoned Destiny players, the conversation instantly turns to the playability of this season and the myriad of issues the servers saw. The boys discuss the API crashing, player triumphs being revoked and even a player who had their character removed from existence (nightmare fuel for any player). It's not all bad news though, as the episode finishes strong, discussing the seasonal activity, the (arguably) BEST exotic quest Destiny has put together and the changes to difficulty, including Grandmasters. If you're a Destiny fan, or thinking about getting back in, this episode is for you!

Join the Gameaholic team as they dive deep into the post-apocalyptic, raccoon-inhabited world of Biomutant. Yeah, you read that correctly. The Playstation Plus free game of December comes packed with side quests, guns and weapons. Imagine Borderlands combined with Fallout combined with Zootopia in an open world adventure. Seriously, imagine that. The boys as the dive into everything good, the bad and ugly inside the monstrous and very confusing world of Biomutant.

The boys head down to the newly discovered region of Paldea to complete their brand new Pokédexes. This episode starts off a little different, with the boys opening packs of Pokémon cards live on the podcast to catch their full reactions. Luke and Colin dive into if the series needs a drastic change to stay relevant, the new "paradox" Pokémon and the disappoint surrounding their uninspired designs, and so so much more. If you want to hear a real review on this critically-disowned game, look no further. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

Being stalked by a famous serial killer in an 80s-style horror game? Count us in! This week, the boys return to the Dark Pictures Anthology with The Devil in Me. Supermassive delivers a fantastic close to their season, bringing forward a different type of horror than the other games. Luke and Colin begin by discussing the famous serial killer the game revolves around, H.H. Holmes. They chat through what was real, and what was exaggerated for the game. Afterwards, the boys go into the key decisions in the game and how each decision who died and who survived. Finally, they do a full recap of the Supermassive season, and discuss their feelings about the trailer for the new season and first instalment. If you liked the other Dark Picture episodes, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

Welcome to the third season of the Gameaholic Podcast! Colin and Luke are back with a vengeance. Missed some of the episodes? Well you're in luck! To kick off an action packed season, the boys decide to continue the tradition and do a year in review. Luke and Colin reminisce on their favourite games of the year, favourite moments and favourite episodes of 2022. The boys talk also get into the struggles of starting a podcast, how the podcast is going and the plans for the future. Luke and Colin want to say a huge thank you to everyone for the continued support, and they cannot wait to show you all of the exciting things coming in 2023.