GameCritics.com Podcast

Elijah Beahm and Gene Park join Mike Suskie to discuss Anthem. It's not as negative as you might expect (though still mostly negative). Also, Gene offers his defense for Crackdown 3, and Elijah reminisces about the lost art of the movie tie-in.

Richard Naik joins Mike Suskie to jabber about Darksiders, non-descriptive game titles, Vampyr, and other assorted things.

Your favorite GameCritics reunite to celebrate the best games of 2018. Feel the love! Be the love! With Richard Naik, Mike Suskie, Dan Weissenberger, and Tim Spaeth.

Our tenth (tenth!) Game of the Year spectacular is not just a celebration of 2017, but of all the spectaculars that preceded it. Marvel as we countdown to our ultimate Game of the Game of the Year! Starring your heroes Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, Dan Weissenberger, Mike Suskie, and Tim "Quicksilver" Spaeth.

The A Squad is back! Join the classic crew for a riveting E3 2017 roundtable, with Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and *gasp* Mike Bracken.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 - is it a buggy disaster, or the game of the year? Could it be both? Join a trio of critics as they explore this modern shooter that's as brilliantly designed as it is nearly unplayable! Host Dan Weissenberger (@gc_danny)is joined for this podcast by: Elijah Beham(@paradigmfallen), whose unabridged video game reviews can be found at the Unabridged Gamer YouTube Page, and Xalavier Nelson Jr. (@WritNelson), a narrative designer whose Patreon offers a better Bio than I could ever write!

It's an old-timey affair as GameCritics veterans swap tales of the Nintendo Switch and gush over The Legend of Zelda: Faith of the Heart (or whatever it's called). Plus, we employ hard science to determine the best Zelda experience of all time. With your very attractive pals Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Mike Suskie, and Tim Spaeth.

The PSVR check-in returns with an extended look at the first-ever AAA VR title: Resident Evil VII. Join Steven and Dan as they go through the ins and outs of both the overall game, and the experience of being inside the Baker Homestead. Warning - spoiler talk starts ~25 minutes into the show. There is a warning and alarm.

Mike (@MikeSuskie) and Dan (@gc_danny) have a lot to say about Resident Evil 7, and it's almost universally positive. Join them for an in-depth discussion, and then join them again after the final musical break for some spoiler talk. In between, they get giddy over killing Nazis and talk some smack about Paul Anderson (the bad one).

A sextet of GameCritics' finest reflect on the year that was. It's an old school holiday spectacular packed with all negativity you've come to expect (and surprisingly more than a dash of good cheer). With Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Dan Weissenberger, Corey Motley, Mike Suskie, and Tim Spaeth.

Join Richard (@richardnaik) and Dan (@gc_danny) as they explore the wonders of Dishonored 2. Also, be sure to listen *after* the ending theme for some hot Dishonored spoilerific talk as well. Also featuring some chatter about Luke Cage, the 2016 US Presidential Election, and rails shooters.

The first episode of the rebranded, relaunched, retooled, and rebooted GameCritics media effort. Richard Naik and Tim Spaeth discuss the reasons behind the switch, and also discuss the Nintendo Switch and the art of segue. For the second half of the show (starting around the one hour mark) Dan Weissenberger and our good friend Steven Brown run down the Playstation VR launch effort and attempt to not look silly in VR gear.

Another one on one affair as Richard Naik and Mike "permanently screw yourself into a hole" Suskie discuss the (de)merits of ReCore and the collapse of Keiji Inafune's reputation. Also, if you have not played Metroid Prime, please do so. You'll thank us.

Another two-man affair as grizzled multiplayer veteran Richard Naik talks with Brad Gallaway about Overwatch, the game that finally made him question his stance on hating fun of all kinds. Also a few words about the GameCritics impostor, who is still pretending to be us in an attempt to get free download codes from publishers. 

A romantic two-man affair as Richard and Corey chat about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, pulling away from social media, and bad television. 

We're back, a mere 12 years after our last show. No Man's Sky, Inside, Pokemon Go, Mighty Number Nine, The Fall, and We Happy Few, plus Star Trek Beyond, social media malaise, and a deep dive into Richard's digestive system. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Corey Motley, and Tim Spaeth.

From Kratos to Zelda, from Neo to Scorpio, and from LeVar Burton to the Ends of the Earth, it's our annual roundup of gaming's biggest week. E3! What more could you possibly need to know? Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Corey Motley, and Tim "Gauntlet Schmauntlet" Spaeth.

LIVE from the Internet, it's the first ever GameCritics playcast! Richard and Suskie join forces to debate the merits of Blizzard's latest powerhouse and to talk about how great Team Fortress 2 was/is.

We'd like to tell you about our favorite sequels of all time. Won't you join us? Plus exclusive behind-the-scenes tales of the GameCritics website relaunch! Oooh, juicy! Starring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Richard Naik's Respiratory System, and Tim Spaeth.

For episode 150 we turn to the final entry in the Souls series, at least until it's rebooted. We delve into major Dark Souls 3 spoilers around the 17 minute mark, so you have been warned. Also, brief chitchat about Mirror's Edge Catalyst demo, Salt & Sanctuary, and making fun of the WiiU. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Ashley King.

The gang returns after yet another long hiatus to deliver a showstopping discussion of Ubisoft's latest apology game in The Division, plus we also marvel at the sheer Division (give me a pun award please) among our panelists regarding the most recent Zack Snyder spectacular, Batman vs Superman. The BvS segment featured *heavy* spoilers and starts around 1:12. Starring Tim Spaeth, Chi King Lui, Brad Gallaway, Dan Weissenberger, and Gene "The Media" Park.

Old friend Darren Forman stops by to discuss 50% of Street Fighter V. Why 50%? Because the other half apparently hasn't been released yet. Comedy! Plus Brad embraces his inner caveman in Far Cry Primal, and Chi marvels at Chun Li's fashion choices. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Darren Forman.

Firewatch! It's a thing. To tell you any more would enter spoiler territory. However! There is a special spoiler segment from about 0:26 to 0:53 if you're into that. Also we dive again in Felipe's Mailbag, and come away with the one nerd question to rule them all-who is the best Star Trek Captain? Featuring Tim Speath, Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, and Corey Motley.

Our annual GOTY afterparty gets into full swing as we talk about Tales from the Borderlands, our surprise runner-up from 2015. Also on the agenda: vibrators and near-death experiences. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Corey Motley.

You are not prepared. Our celebration of the year in games starts calmly and concludes with sheer, unadulterated madness. Felipe will never be the same. Starring Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Daniel Weissenberger, Jeffrey Matulef, Tim Spaeth, and a surprise guest tasked with a burden so great, it makes Frodo's journey to Mordor look like a Target run. You are NOT prepared.

Our first threesome in a long while has us diving into the wild world of Xenoblade Chronicles X, also known as JRPG Skyrim. Plus we take on the Hand of Fate in the latest installment of Oprah's Game Exchange. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, and Brad Gallaway.

And old school four-man affair as we punish ourselves in Bloodborne: The Old Hunters. After that the unspeakable terror continues with Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, followed by a sweet reprieve with Felipe's Mailbag. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Richard Naik.

Fallout 4! It's......there, I guess. Plus Chi gets to talk about his favorite subject, Transformers, for six hours. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Mike Suskie.

Brad loves PC gaming now! (Sort of) Beginner's Guide is amazing! (Not really) Mike Suskie's top 10 list exhibits very fine taste! (Mostly) Tim Spaeth is here! (That one's 100% true) Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, Mike Suskie, and Corey Motley.

We share our memories about Dylan Collins all the good things he did for us, plus Destiny has finally won Tim over and Brad now loves football. We also answer a couple of the thousands of dating and relationship questions we've received over the years. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, and Richard Naik.

The latest Metal Gear is out and it's so great it apparently got Hideo Kojima fired. The crew talks about it plus Mad Max and Grow Home. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

Our second annual PAXcast featuring hard hitting analysis of all the happenings and body odors of this year's biggest gaming convention. Big thanks to Katsu Burger for allowing ur to record on their premises until they noticed and started looking at us weird. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, David Roberts, and Steven Brown.

Over the years we at GameCritics have gotten more questions than we can possibly answer. Tonight we try to do a few of them, with predictably hilarious results. Plus the Top 10 train finally arrives at the absurdly detailed Mac station. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Michael "Mac" Cunningham.

The gang returns to talk about Monster Hunter, Persona 4, and what makes a game worth hundreds of hours of our time. Plus we get to hear Founder & Owner Chi Kong Lui's Top 10 Games of All Time. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Dan Weissenberger, and Mac Cunningham.   0:00 - 1:10 - What we've been playing/long games1:10 - close - Chi's Top 10

It's been 15 heartfelt years since GameCritics.com first opend for business. We share our thoughts on our time together, plus some Arkham Knight talk followed by Tim's Top 10 list. Featuring Tim Speath, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Anne Lee, and Jeffrey Mautlef. 00:01 : thoughts on Satoru Iwata, celebration of GameCritics' 15th anniversary00:14 : what we've been playing00:38 : Arkham Knight (non-spoiler)01:06 : Tim's Top 1001:52 : Arkham Knight (spoiler)  

A shorter than normal episode (IE everyone was home and in bed before midnight) featuring some casual chat about Rythm Heaven Plus, Nier, and Batman: Arkham Knight. Plus, our good friend Aaron shares his top 10 games of all time. Featuring Richard Naik, Anne Lee, Aaron, and Steve Wittkamp.

Tim is back! For (kind of) good this time! The King returns for our annual E3 analysis show, plus Richard takes his turn in the Top 10 chair. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, and Anne Lee.

It's almost time for the game indistry's magical masturbatory event, E3! We share our exciting and totally serious predictions, plus we delve into our next round of Top 10 discussion, this time starring Anne. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mac Cunningham.

The crew dissects the latest adventure of Grumble McGrumbleson in The Witcher 3, plus on the heels of David Letterman's retirement we dive into the holy grail of game discussion that is the Top 10 list. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, Mike Suskie, and Jeffrey Mautlef.

The gang finally gets around to talking some Monter Hunter, Circle Pad or not. This also marks one of the three times in recorded human history that the entire crew actually played the same game....together! Featuring Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

We bid a fond farewell to Sinan Kubba as he begins his new journey as a door-to-door Vita saleman. Or something like that. As one friend leaves another arrives, as we welcome Anne Lee into the inner circle. Also, final thoughts on Bloodborne plus a rousing round of Thumbs. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken (!!!), and Mike Suskie.

Sinan Kubba is back in the hotseat alongside Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui and Mike Suskie. A bumper show this time around, with an even bumpier 40 minutes on Bloodborne. If you get Bloodbored, skip to the 47 minute mark for the rest of the show, where we cover Final Fantasy Type 0 HD, more Amiibo drama, more on Etrian Mystery Dungeon, and a feature segment on the state of multiplayer.

Anne Lee fills in for Richard Naik to host a groovy episode all about music games. Featuring Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui and esteemed guest Mac Cunningham, the crew talks Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Flame Over, htoL#NiQ and more before dissecting the announcement of Rock Band 4.

Sinan Kubba is joined by Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui and Richard "1815" Naik to talk Dying Light, Super Smash Bros and Persona 3. Also, the first (and last?) ever round of Sinan's Question Time.

We've had over a year with the new generation of consoles, and we take a look at who is providing the best playing experience for our hard earned money. Spoiler: it's not Ubisoft. Plus we talk a little bit about the closing of Club Nintendo and revisit one of our favorite topics from yesteryear in the Games that Made Us, this time focused two of our best friends. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Aaron "the Iron Man."

The crew talks about the recent decision by Joystiq to ditch review scores (note: this episode was recorded BEFORE the unfortunate announcement of Joystiq's closure), plus we tackle an old question: how long should one give a game to get good, i.e. the "hook" moment? Featuring Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, and Anne Lee.

Lights! Camera! Horrible Skype updates! As 2014 comes to a close, the crew reflects on the highs, the lows, the really lows, and the really really lows. Plus, it's our closest, most exciting Game of the Year vote yet. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, Dan Weissenberger, and Sinan Kubba.

Dragon Age: Inquisition is big and meaty, but it's nothing our crew can't chew up. Come join us as we dish on Inquisition, share out thoughts on the greater Dragon Age franchise, and have a spirited discussion about having relations with fictional characters. Featuring Richard Naik, Sinan Kubba, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Kate "Swords & Shields" Cox.

He's back in the host chair, and Felipe's right beside him. For one night only (well, hopefully not), Tim Spaeth steps in at the last minute to take the reins. It's old-school episode all round, with Mike Bracken, Brad Gallaway and Chi Kong Lui making it an "OG panel." And, last but not least, Anne Lee returns to tell us more about the future (well, Japan)

First timer Mike Suskie joins us to discuss Alien: Isolation and Hyrule Warriors, then Brad and Richard give their first impressions of Dragon Age: Inqusition. Also we talk about pigeons a lot. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.