Party Loaded

It’s the Party Loaded Grand Finale! In our ultimate episode, we take on the multilayered Cyberpunk 2077 discourse, break down all the highlights from the 2020 Game Awards, and dig into the back half of our 2020 Party Favourites selections. Featuring our gaming earworms, most emotional moments, the gremlin-gremlin award, ... Read more

The closing celebrations for 2020 are upon us, so this week we kick off the first half of our annual Party Favourites deliberations! We discuss our biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, moments of epic schadenfreude, and the game characters of 2020 who we really just wanna hurt. We also discuss Nintendo’s ... Read more

It’s a colossal week in new games content – we’ve got PS5 first impressions, Demon’s Souls, Spider-man: Miles Morales, Bugsnax, and a huge amount of Destiny 2: Beyond Light to dig into! We also compete with each other to see who can recall the most about our discussions on the ... Read more

Before the storm begins this week, we spend the final hours checking out the dystopian near-future of Watch Dogs Legion, medieval city builder Foundation, and modern building destroyer Teardown! We also look ahead to our personal wishlists for the generation to come, discussing the advances and innovations we hope to ... Read more

On the eve of new gen gaming we still have plenty of unfinished business, so join us as we sort through our outstanding piles of shame! We also check out the fantastic new Ghosts of Tsushima: Legends content, run scared in Phasmophobia, and weird out with The Signifier. Party Loaded ... Read more

Did somebody say GAMES? We’ve got loads of ’em to discuss this week, including Hades, Star Wars Squadrons, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, No Man’s Sky Origins update, and the latest thing blowing up the internet – Genshin Impact. And if that wasn’t enough – it’s time for the games generation ... Read more

Mitch Loh from team Pixel Sift makes his return this week as we chat about games new and old – Crusader Kings 3, HALO 3 ODST, Alpha Protocol and more! We also get console launch ready and discuss the factors impacting our upcoming purchasing decisions. Party Loaded is now streaming ... Read more

Join us as we debate the ins and outs of the new Marvel’s Avengers game, and how they’ve balanced story content with a live service model for earth’s mightiest heroes. We also explore a handy new tool for taking local coop games online, and discuss some of our picks for ... Read more

This time we’re setting sail with Spiritfarer, soaring high with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and getting lost in the madness of NaissanceE. We also put our heads together to discuss the most difficult and/or taboo properties to make video games out of! Party Loaded is now streaming weekly on Twitch! ... Read more

There’s plenty to cover in games this week including Destroy all Humans!, Ghost of Tsushima, Apple Vs Epic, and all the latest upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch. We also celebrate the coming end of another generation with a console quiz challenge! Party Loaded is now streaming weekly on Twitch! ... Read more

With the latest Nintendo direct offerings, we find ourselves dissecting the differences between We’ve got a bevy of games to chat through this week, including Ghost of Tsushima, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Necrobarista and Fall Guys! We also open the book on the Visual Novel genre of games – ... Read more

With the latest Nintendo direct offerings, we find ourselves dissecting the differences between the Shin Megame Tensei series and the Persona games, getting creative with some Dragon Quest Builders 2, and stepping back into the nightmarish world of Alan Wake. We also discuss the merits of player agency in video ... Read more

Brandon Pearce (@kingbdogz) from the Minecraft gameplay development team at Mojang Studios joins us for a special chat this week, as we explore the Nether regions of the massive new Minecraft update! We also take a look at orbital salvaging operations in Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and muse on the possibilities of ... Read more

In this episode we get talking (without spoilers) on our experiences with The Last of Us Part 2, revisit the psychosis inducing journey of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, establish some new social links in Persona 4 Golden, and get chatting about all the latest news during our current unconventional big game ... Read more

This week’s show has us delving into a Minecraft Dungeons adventure, assessing the narrative impact of the Final Fantasy VII Remake, and taking a tour back through Titanfall 2. Also, from quick time events, to chase scenes, to grand escapes and more, we discuss some of the most interesting pressure ... Read more

We’re pushing the lower limits this week with a deep sea adventure into Subnautica, highlights from Persona 5 Royal, and events of note in the upcoming Summer Games Fest. It’s also time to ditch the maps as we venture into an analysis on the best aspects of video game world ... Read more

We’ve got a full rundown on our time with the new X-Com Chimera Squad game this week, some commentary on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and a whole bunch of freshly revealed next gen XBox titles to consider. We also take a look at the state of game expansions in ... Read more

In this episode, we step back into a reimagined Half Life in the form of Black Mesa, hack and slash our way through the underworld in Hades, and attempt to escape a psychological horror encounter at sea in The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan. We also discuss the best of ... Read more

This week we’re diving into a fun (but dark) hole of video on demand material, with some recommendations for your own YouTube surfing of games content! We also discuss the finer details of the new Persona 5 Royal release, and fresh action for the X-COM franchise. Party Loaded is now ... Read more

This week we return to the roots of Control to check out the new Foundation DLC adventure, rage against the insipid Animal Crossing New Horizons Bunny Day event, and prognosticate the shaky futures in store for dedicated brick & mortar games retailers! Party Loaded is now streaming the show live ... Read more

This week we’re attempting to lift the veil on some deep mysteries of the games industry. Production secrets, inner business workings, conspiracies… nothing is safe! Also featuring a look at the new Stellaris Federations expansion, and Animal Crossing updates! Party Loaded is now streaming the show live every week on ... Read more

What better way to break away from the current woes of the world than to escape to a remote island getaway… and frag a boatload of angry demons?? It’s time to rip into our full reviews of the fresh hotness of DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Party Loaded ... Read more

This week we have games aplenty to discuss, including Ori & the Will of the Wisps, The Magic Circle, Orcs Must Die, and a landslide of new Hearthstone content on the way. We also break open our box of unpopular opinions once again with the 2020 edition of Gaming Reality ... Read more

In these uncertain times, we can use the best leadership we can muster… but who? This week we give our picks for the best fictional game characters to take on a global Presidency. We also chat more Division 2: Warlords of New York, Code Vein, and Command & Conquer Remastered! ... Read more

This week sees a return to the ruins of the Big Apple in the new Warlords of New York expansion for The Division 2, we muse on the possibilities of recently revealed footage for Baldur’s Gate 3, and we delve deep into the complex world of video game puzzles! Party ... Read more

Video game movies often leave a lot to be desired – but why are they so prone to being trashfires? This week we ponder their various points of failure, take a look into the Coronavirus’ rising impacts across the games industry, and discuss what the new XBox “Smart Delivery” tech ... Read more

It’s a special musical challenge episode as we attempt to identify a selection of classic video game music hits after a postmodern composition style is applied. We also have a Street Fighter V tourney to report on, and the new experience of surfing through Dreams! Party Loaded is now streaming ... Read more

Team Bioware have to committed to another crack at Anthem, so we find ourselves asking – what does it take to bring a game back from utter launch failure? We also discuss a new Division 2 expansion, updates to the Nether in Minecraft, and a puzzling pursuit! Party Loaded is ... Read more

This week, we set ourselves up in the virtual CEO seat once again to speculate on the recent decisions and direction of companies like Activision/Blizzard, Capcom, Sega & Nintendo. We also dip back into Control, and rocket into the past with Blaster Master Zero! Party Loaded is now streaming the ... Read more

Most of the time, games are great! But occasionally, they just get into your head and do a real number on you. This week we discuss games of emotional destruction, go hunting for some Temtem, set sail for adventure in Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire, and check out the latest ... Read more

Sometimes games just make you go “whaaa?” In this episode, we chat about some of the weirdest cases out there and what goes into them. We also blast into Void Bastards, break down an epic recent Destiny 2 community puzzle, and investigate the latest worrying words on Cyberpunk 2077. Party ... Read more

Time to kick into a fresh new year of everything great in the world of video games with the Pokémon Company’s new venture into DLC, the games industry’s rally cry for Aussie bushfire relief, and the biggest and brightest parts of gaming in 2020 we’re anticipating with mulled or great ... Read more

In our final episode for 2019, we get into the wrap of Life is Strange 2, the hot drops from The Game Awards, and of course – the back half of our annual Party Favourites selections. Featuring our favourite game features/mechanics, most memorable moments, biggest surprises, disappointments, and our overall ... Read more

The curtain call for 2019 is nearly here, so this week we kick off the first half of our annual Party Favourites deliberations! We discuss our stand out favourite characters, settings, emotional experiences, small games, and back catalogue games of the year. There’s also a new GTA Online Heist to ... Read more

With the Game Awards fast approaching, it’s time to begin considering where the chips will fall when the industry votes begin to land for some of the more notable titles of 2019. Casting personal feelings aside, we place our bets on the possible outcomes! This week we also explore The ... Read more

On this episode we lay more connections in Death Stranding, enjoy the tactical gun-fu of John Wick Hex, feel the highs of intense lightsaber combat with more Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and muse on Facebook’s latest big moves in gaming. We also take a step back into nostalgic cyberspace ... Read more

We’re back at it this week, with full commentary on Pokémon Sword & Shield, Jedi: Fallen Order, Disco Elysium and Death Stranding. Also, to follow recent themes in contentious releases, we discuss the nature of highly divisive games, and highlight some of the most intriguing cases over the years! Party ... Read more

With 200 episodes in, it’s a little easy to get lost when it comes to the show – so we’re taking it all back to where it began! Our Episode 0 Redux is an easy introduction to Party Loaded, who the hosts are, and a bit of gaming trivia fun ... Read more

It’s our episode 200 spectacular, and for the first time ever – we’re live and on video! Join us as we discuss The Outer Worlds, Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure, Minecraft Earth, and getting into the competitive fight scene with Street Fighter V. We cover the latest from Blizzcon 2019, ... Read more

The gang is all set to regale you with captivating tales of games old and new this week! From the stylish action of Indivisible, to the mind-bending vistas of Manifold Garden, we also jump into Astro Bot Rescue Mission, flip into the upcoming Legends of Runeterra strategy card game, and ... Read more

It’s a PAX Australia 2019 extravaganza this week! We chat about all the new hotness from the show floor including looks at the Final Fantasy VII remake, Marvel’s Avengers, Minecraft Dungeons, MediEvil, Cyberpunk 2077 and DOOM Eternal. All this and a tonne of new RIOT Games announcements and the big ... Read more

Recorded live at PAX Australia 2019! Luke & Matt team up with Fiona & Vivian from team Pixel Sift to chat about all the hotness from the biggest weekend in Australian video gaming. First looks at new AAA titles, what’s coming from Australian indy developers, fascinating augmented reality experiences, and ... Read more

This week we’re getting spooky… It’s time to hunt nightmares on the moon in the new Shadowkeep expansion for Destiny 2, experience the wonder of Horizon: Zero Dawn again, and take a post-apocalyptic road trip in Overland. We also kick off our new Party Stream of the Month review series, ... Read more

Video games are certainly happening this week, with looks and thoughts on Sayonara Wild Hearts, the Link’s Awakening remake, Untitled Goose Game, and more on Borderlands 3. We also muse on the impacts of current big personalities in the video games industry. Which larger than life figures represent the best ... Read more

This week we’re joined by modding prodigy Brandon Pearce (aka. Kingbdogz) to discuss his work on The Aether mod pack for Minecraft, discovering notoriety at a young age, and finding a path through mods into games development. Also – Borderlands 3 early impressions, stepping back into the Resident Evil 2 ... Read more

This week sees the Dragon Clan hit the boards of Armello, we wrap on more Astral Chain, Colonel Sanders gets his flirt on, and Luke attempts a totally insane Destiny 2 quest. GameDad also tests the team on local industry knowledge with a home grown games quiz, leading to hilarious ... Read more

We’re totally in Control this week – literally! In addition to chatting about Remedy’s new supernatural action game, we swing into Astral Chain for a round of intense anime combo battles. We also take a look at the issues of game classification and censorship this week, considering the different impacts ... Read more

Jetha Chan joins us in the industry chair this week to chat about how a crazy punt took him on a fascinating journey into the world of Japanese games development, and all the differences between that experience and working back in the west. We’re also taking a peek at Dicey ... Read more

We’re embarking on an immersive intergalactic adventure this week as we dive proper into No Man’s Sky: Beyond and test out the new space explorer’s VR experience. We’re also talking Gamescom news, the results of some Switch tinkering, the latest Death Stranding uh… leaks… and taking the challenge in the ... Read more

It’s been an interesting journey over the past couple of years for Virtual Reality since hitting the consumer gaming market, and this week we’re revisiting the tech to discuss some of the highlights and hopes remaining for the future. We’re also taking a Short Hike, stepping back into Detroit: Become ... Read more

This week we’re delving into the detail of Destiny 2’s Dawning event, discussing team party ethics in Fire Emblem Three Houses, and speculating on the utility of the WoW Classic Connections service to help players find their long lost allies. It’s also Party Game of the Month review time, so ... Read more