Player One Completionist

We're back with a new logo! And just in time, we're talking about reboots - games we'd like to see a comeback from. We also chat a bit about the past of the Nintendo Switch and the future of Super Smash Bros. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Darcy and Phil are talking game jams, handheld games, and tough choices in games. They also prepare for The Game Expo 2025 - stay tuned for our coverage of the convention! Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Phil reflects on Australian animals that have made their way into the gaming world, with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach featuring the ever lovable quokka. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Pokemon game is on the way! Darcy and Phil unpack the recent Pokemon Presents, giving their thoughts on Pokemon Legends Z-A. They also talk local events, gaming adaptations, and games they wish were given a chance. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil and Zack were joined on this week's show by Haydon Bakker, the technical designer at the Melbourne-based indie studio, Ghost Moth. Ghost Moth recently released their puzzle dating simulator, Matchmaker: Dungeon Heart, which Phil has been trying out! In the second half of the show we were joined by Sam Leitch, the sole developer at Soliloquy Games. Leitch recently put out his first game, Wren's Resurgence, and spoke to us about the five year journey he had from initial ideas to current release. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we had a State of Play showcasing a whole bunch of new games, including the new direction for the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise and a brand new Sonic racing game. The team unpacks their favourite announcements, as well as chatting what they played over the holidays. Games discussed: Minecraft, Link's Awakening, Princess Peach: Showtime, Jurassic World Evolution 2, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, Split Fiction, Dream of Another, Forza Horizon 5, Stray Gods Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack, Darcy, and Harrison talk co-op games you can play with that special someone in your life (or your friends, that also works). We also discuss the Multiversus shutdown, ACMI's upcoming gaming exhibits, the Magic the Gathering cinematic universe, and why console to PC ports just don't work. Games discussed: Multiversus, Untitled Goose Game, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Sims, Magic the Gathering, The Last of Us. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the grand finale! The Player One team are talking about the best games they played in 2024. It was an incredible year for games, with plenty of high-octane action, mysterious worlds, devious puzzles and multiplayer thrills to go around. We can't wait to see what next year will bring! Games discussed: Outer Wilds, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Balatro, Animal Well, UFO 50, Marvel Rivals, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Black Myth: Wukong, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Hades II, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Pokemon Legends: Z-A Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack is joined by a mysterious, Harrison-sounding Wizard! The wizard peeks into their crystal ball as the two cast their guesses for The Game Award nominees and argue about the award show indie curse. The pair also look back on Game Awards of years prior, talk about their most-wanted remakes, and end things off with a magical quiz. Games discussed: Inscryption, Digimon Survive, Black Myth: Wukong, Balatro. Pokemon Black/White, Kid Icarus: Uprising Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack and Harrison look into their crystal ball and attempt to predict what the Switch 2 could (or maybe should...) look like and trust me, this one's a doozy! The duo also talk Pokemon's new online TCG, the year in gaming TV shows, and some rapid-fire news. Games discussed: Inscryption, Minecraft, Warhammer 40K, Brawlhalla, Pokemon, League of Legends, Fallout, Multiversus Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack, Rav and Harrison get nerdy with some Dungeons and Dragons talk as they unpack the latest edition/revision/update/whatever the new DnD book is supposed to be. We also hear from Aussie streamer JustShads_ about games streaming with a disability, who Darcy spoke to at PAX Aus 2024. And we end on the most disappointing quiz of all time... Games discussed: Hades II, Sonic Frontiers, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, Subnautica, UFO50, Pokemon, Dungeons and Dragons Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had a very busy weekend at PAX Aus 2024, watching, talking about, and of course playing plenty of games on the showroom floor. Zack and Harrison unpack the event, from their general thoughts to their favourite games. We also hear from some of the local indie developers putting out great games for you to check out! Games discussed: Hexaquest, Frogreign, Draculesti, My Arms Are Longer Now, Grist, Pokemon Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bianca, Darcy and Rav get on board the hype train for PAX Aus 2024! The team talk best community games, video game adaptations, and of course what they're keen to see and do at the convention. We'll be on the scene at PAX so we're sure to see you all there! Make sure to tune into our previous episodes to catch our interviews with some of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners! Games discussed: Halo Infinite, I Love Hue 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, Minecraft, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Sonic the Hedgehog, Polybius Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne International Games Week kicks off this week with plenty of events for all sorts of gamers. Tune in to hear the low-down on what you can expect this week! You can also find the full program here. We also hear from Martin Stradling, solo game developer behind Rita, a 2024 PAX Aus Indie Showcase winner. Martin goes over the game's design and inspirations. In the second half, we get to know Player One's newest host, Harrison! We also chat the new Minecraft update and end on a quiz in a brand new format. Games discussed: Modern Warfare 3, The Finals, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Two Point Campus, Black Myth: Wukong, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Minecraft Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back from our season break with a whole lot of gaming news! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the PS5 Pro (hint: it's not good), find out what games we've been playing, and catch our chats with some very special guests! We were joined on the show by James, the one-man team behind the card game Oracle. Oracle is a social deduction game that was one of the winners of PAX Aus 2024's Indie Showcase! James takes us through the development of the game, from when how it started on a whim to where it ended up now. In the second half of the show, we were joined by Luke Miller, the creator of Melbourne Queer Games Festival. MGQF 2024 is an online festival running from 25 September to 13 October showcasing games from queer creators across the world. Luke talks about the festival's significance and why games that explore queer identities are important to all of gaming culture. Games discussed: Palworld, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Subnautica, Yakuza Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final show of season 3, and we've been blessed with not one, but two video game movie trailers! Zack and Darcy talk about why the Minecraft movie looks... unpleasant, but at least Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looks good! The team also talk Concord being taken off store shelves, the Australian Game Developer Awards, their favourite villains and nostalgia bait. Tune in for the final show of season 3! Games discussed: Concord, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Civilisation VI, Malware, Minecraft, Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow the Hedgehog, Astro Bot Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots to cover this week as Zack and Darcy tackle the wonderful slew of announcements from Gamescom 2024 and dive into the Melbourne International Games Week program! MIGW is running 3-13 October with so many events, from theatre shows to play-tests to educational workshops. Tune in to hear what we're keen for and if you see us there - say hey! We're also talking game preservation as a new report from the National Film and Sound Archive, in collaboration with The Strong National Museum of Play and BFI National Archive, found that games are being lost to time. You can find the full report here: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/international-video-games-preservation Games discussed: Borderlands 4, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Monster Hunter Wilds, Frostpunk 2, Goat Simulator Remastered, Overwatch, Marvel's Avengers, Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack, Darcy, and Bianca go through some hefty news, with studio acquisitions and ongoing legal feuds across the gaming landscape. In The Playlist, Zack gets back on the metroidvania train with Dead Cells while Bianca goes over a card game classic, Magic the Gathering. The team then ask the question: is the current gen disappointing? With the PS5 and Series X/S consoles losing some of their hype, whether or not they've lived up to expectations is on the mind. In the second half, the team design their dream games, reminisce about mobile classics, and go head-to-head with the quiz. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN Games discussed: Valorant, Life is Strange, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Minecraft, Skyrim, Terraria, Cities Skylines You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rav and Darcy take over this week! In news, we've got a new gaming festival launching in Australia, as well as the closure of an iconic gaming magazine. The team also talk what they've been playing this week - Darcy embraces teenage angst with Life is Strange while Rav gives a small preview of Hive Jump 2: Survivors (keep your eyes peeled for the full review!) Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN Games discussed: Valorant, Life is Strange, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Minecraft, Skyrim, Terraria, Cities Skylines You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a hefty bit of news in this show, with video game actors going on strike and the closure of the iconic X-Box 360 store. We also catch up with Rav, Darcy and Zack to find out what they've been playing, before jumping into asymmetric multiplayer, the best NPCs and movie tie-in games. Games discussed: Nova Lands, Surgeon Simulator, Mortal Kombat 1, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Bloodborne PSX, Operation Tango, Among Us, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is all about the best of the worst and the worst of the best. Join Jack, Darcy and Rav as they talk hate-playing games, the ups and downs of battle-passes, and the worst levels in the best games. Games discussed: Gotham Knights, Satisfactory, Boyfriend Dungeon, Fall Guys, Waframe, Spider-Man Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off season 3, Rav, Darcy and Jack talk going pro in gaming - E=sports and speedrunning! The team also go through their gaming backlogs, talk what they've been playing, and test each other's knowledge. Games discussed: Overwatch 2, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Bloodborne, League of Legends, God of War, The Witcher III Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the season 2 finale! Join Jack, Darcy, Rav and Zack as they dive into the world of couch co-op, figure out why superhero games always get the best DLC, and of course get mad at each other during the quiz! Games discussed: Minecraft, Hades II, The Finals, Warframe, Kitchen Rush, Skylanders, Overcooked, Elden Ring, Dead Island 2, Spider-Man Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our annual radiothon, SYN's general manager (and 2019 Player One host) Ruby jumped in the studio for a whole 24 hours! Zack and Jack joined her for 2 of those hours to look back on the year so far, confess their gaming sins, and of course do some extra special trivia. It's an extra spooooooky bonus episode! Games discussed: Too many :0 Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack, Darcy, Jack and Rav were joined by Guy Cunningham, voice actor of Warframe's Ticker and Head of Gaming with Bigmouth Voices. Listen to hear Guy's guide to getting started with voice over and voice acting as well as some industry insights! Games discussed: Warframe, Hades II, Animal Well Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack, Darcy and Jack discuss the ups and downs of console exclusivity after Sony's release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC. They also talk about their most wanted gaming adaptations, the biggest let-downs in games and of course all the games they've been playing. Not to mention the classic weekly quiz. Games discussed: Outer Wilds, Animal Well, Overwatch 2, Plants vs Zombies: Heroes, Ghost of Tsushima, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Darcy, Jack and Jesse talk the best in the crossover game business. They also discuss the games that changed them and of course end with a heated quiz! Games discussed include: Batman Arkham VR2, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, Monster Hunter World, Minecraft, Super Smash Bros., Dead by Daylight, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Mortal Kombat, Helldivers 2, Five Nights at Freddy's, Undertale Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack and Rav are joined by some new faces! Meet new hosts, discover new games and have a few laughs right here on Player One! Games discussed include: Paradise Killer, Call of Cthulhu, Dead Island 2, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Borderlands 2, Baldurs Gate 3. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack and Rav roll dice and talk about video games! Zack discusses the highs of Hi-Fi Rush and the mysterious Paradise Killer while Rav tries out a stylish action roguelike with peak character design. Games discussed this week: Hi-Fi Rush, Paradise Killer, Vellum, Hades, TerrariaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack, Darcy and Jack discuss the ups and downs of console exclusivity after Sony's release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC. They also talk about their most wanted gaming adaptations, the biggest let-downs in games and of course all the games they've been playing. Not to mention the classic weekly quiz. Games discussed: Outer Wilds, Animal Well, Overwatch 2, Plants vs Zombies: Heroes, Ghost of Tsushima, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to counter-strike player Exit at Dreamhack Melbourne. A member of Brazilian e-sports team MIBR, Exit told us about his history with the game and what it took to become a professional competitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack and Rav are talking all about characters! The team spoke about BAFTA's (frankly baffling) list of the 20 most iconic video game characters, quizzed each other on the who's who of gaming, and gave a little retrospective on the characters they've played in Dungeons and Dragons. Games discussed: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Burnout Paradise, Prison Architect, 20 Minutes Til Dawn, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we've been busy catching up on old favourites and discovering some new ones on the way. Ravindu talks about finally jumping into Inscryption while Zack becomes completely consumed by Balatro - check out his review here We also hear from some of the developers at The Game Expo 2024! Tune in to hear about new games being made around the country. Games discussed: Metal Mind, Hi-Fi Rush, Balatro, Inscryption, Soul Stone Survivor, Guacamelee 2 Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ravindu went local with Frog Detective 2: Curse of the Invisible Wizard and Cult of the Lamb, while Zack dived into the wonderfully bizarre Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Games discussed: Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Inscryption, Frog Detective 2: Curse of the Invisible Wizard, Cult of the Lamb, Mutazione, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack and Ravindu go on some deep-dives into the games they've been playing this week. Creepy and bizarre card-game roguelike Inscryption left Zack with plenty of questions while Ravindu attempted to make the perfect university in Two Point Campus. Ravindu also went on a dangerous, monster-hunting journey in solo board game The Eleventh Beast. Games discussed: Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon, Inscryption, Two Point Campus, The Eleventh Beast, Okami HD, Magic Survival, Untitled Goose Game, Hades II Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack's friend Ravindu joins the show to talk all things gaming with a tabletop focus! The team talk Xbox's business update and planned multi-platform releases, the D.I.C.E Awards, dream up a Percy Jackson ttrpg, and test each other's Dungeons & Dragons knowledge. Games discussed include: Roboquest, Gubbins, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, God of War, Death Must Die, Dungeons and Dragons, and Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in news plenty of rumours surrounding the future of the Xbox! Is Microsoft dropping out of the console business? Will gamepass go multi-platform? Will Zack ever get to play Hi-Fi Rush? Find out this week on Player One! Also joining us on the show is Ainsley Turner, the creator of Super Smash Bros. Live! Half Smash Bros tournament, half live music concert, Ainsley joins Zack to talk about the show and her history with the series. Games discussed this week include: Trine: Enchanted Edition, Trine 2, Bloons Tower Defense 4, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Towerfall Ascension, Overcooked, Hi-Fi Rush, Dungeons & Dragons Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Player One is back for 2024! Join Zack as he kicks the season off with weekly news and new releases, a reflection on gaming in 2023, and a quick little introduction to LARP (Live-Action Role Play). Games discussed this week include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, The Secret of Monkey Island, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the season finale, and as usual, Nintendo decided to announce and premiere a Nintendo Direct within a week, so we need to talk about that this week! Plus, a new tradition is born with the Rapid Release, as Zack and James give some very quick reviews of all the games they've played during this season of the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Summer Game Fest reaching its conclusion, there's a lot of news to break down in today's show with Jesse and James. Additionally, MEDUSA joins later to share their thoughts on the Summer Game Fest and some of the events they run!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the PlayStation State of Play kicking off the season of the June game announcements, Dem, Jesse and James dive into some of the headlines that came out of the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard the saying 'be kind to your neighbours'? Does this apply to NPCs as well? In today's show, Jesse and James talk about the worst things they've done to non-player characters in video games and make their predictions for the upcoming Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase AND PlayStation State of Play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.