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In this special episode Andy, Jim and Chris give their first impressions on the mighty Switch 2.www.playthroughpod.com

After a short break we are back to dive into Life is Strange Episode 3: Chaos Theory... and boy is there chaos. Plot twists abound as we reel from the events of Episode 2. Join us!www.playthroughpod.com

In part 2 of our Life is Strange series, we tackle Episode 2: Out of Time. Our predictions are starting to go hella wrong already. Unfortunately, no singing in this one but plenty of chatter about this intriguing narrative adventure game.www.playthroughpod.com

We kick off a new series on Don't Nod's 2015 episodic narrative adventure game, Life is Strange. In episode 1 we, fittingly, take a deep dive into the game's episode 1, Chrysalis. How wrong will our predictions turn out to be? Tune in to find out.www.playthroughpod.com

Scheduling issues meant that we couldn't record as many episodes on Bloodborne as we would have liked. In this final episode in the series, we take a more general look at our feelings on the game.www.playthroughpod.com

Yharnam here we come. The team tackle the opening section of From Software's arguable magnum opus, Bloodborne. In this episode we play through the Father Gascoigne boss fight.www.playthroughpod.com

What is before Pancake Tuesday? Waffle Monday, of course. The team (the full team, yes, including Andy) gather to kick off season 8 of the show. Lots of waffling is done before the boys announce the games that we'll all be playing over the next few months. www.playthroughpod.com

In our final episode of the season, we conclude our Tears of the Kingdom series with a discussion on the end of the game and where it leaves us for Zelda games in future. We also take a tantalising glimpse of what's in store next season. Thank you to all our listeners for tuning in over the past few months.www.playthroughpod.com

In our third Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom episode we delve deeper into the plot of the game and take a look at all four elemental temples. We also discuss just how much of a good thing is too much. In part 4, we'll be discussing the rest of the game up to and including the ending. If you like our cover, please check out more of the fabulous ArtAvenue's work on Krita: https://krita-artists.org/t/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom/67424 www.playthroughpod.com

In Part 2 of our Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom series we dive deeper into Hyrule to hear about some of the temples, the depths and the story of this wonderful Nintendo Switch title. In part 3, we will play to the point where all four main temples are done and all geoglyphs have been found. www.playthroughpod.com

Ho ho ho! Chris, Mads, Jim and the returning Andy gather for a festive dose of waffles. They look back at the year that was and ahead to 2025, there may even be a spoiler for a pick or two for the podcast's next season.... Merry Christmas and a happy new year. www.playthroughpod.com

The team kick off a new series with a look at the opening 10 hours of 2023's seminal The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They also get time for a short dose of waffles! www.playthroughpod.com

Explorers Mads, Jim and Chris take a tour of the solar system in 2019's mega hit, Outer Wilds. www.playthroughpod.com If you like the art work used, please check out the following link for more amazing work: https://www.deviantart.com/revelyan/art/Outer-Wilds-Fan-art-905878467

In this final episode on Prey, the team discuss the divisive ending and reflect back on their experiences. They also get the time for some hard earned waffles. www.playthroughpod.com

We regroup for a frolic through the exquisite Talos I as we play up to the end of the Keys to the Kingdom main quest. Next time: the end of the game. www.playthroughpod.com

We kick off a new series by having an in depth look at the opening hours of the 2017 cult classic, Prey. In this episode, we play up to the end of main story mission: Through A Glass Darkly. www.playthroughpod.com

In this episode, the four hosts are finally reunited for a jaunt through the Scottish Highlands in the hope of making it to the coast in time for Beltane. Will they succeed, or will they be waylaid by the need for a Curly Wurly? Join us to find out! www.playthroughpod.com

We reach the end of the road with Dark Souls 2. In the final episode of this series, we discuss the Throne of Want, the final area of the main game, and the three DLC offerings. We also preview our next game: A Highland Song. www.playthroughpod.com

After a lengthy part 2, the team are to discuss eggplants, bosses and lore before looking ahead to the DLC and the end game of this From Software classic. www.playthroughpod.com

Onwards through Drangleic we go as we tackle the road to the Iron Keep and the second giant soul. Tune in to hear if we smote Smelter and caned Covetous.

Once more into the breach, dear friends. We are Andy-less as we take our first tentative steps into the land of Drangleic. How can Dark Souls 2 possibly be as impactful as the original? Join us, to find out.

Another dose of waffles? Coming right up. In this episode the team have a long overdue catch up, answer listeners' questions and reveal the games we'll be playing in season 7. Join us! www.playthroughpod.com

In this episode, we play the 2012 release Spec Ops: The Line to completion. Can we retain our sanity and sense of morality as we descend into the Hell that is war? Spoiler: No, we can't. Not even remotely. Join us! www.playthroughpod.com

In this special episode, the crew chat extensively to Tom Hardwidge, the creator of Lucy Dreaming, about games, development.... and chip toppings. Join us! www.playthroughpod.com

We complete our Lucy Dreaming playthrough by finishing the game. In this episode we discuss puzzle design, humour in games, Dominc Amato and much more. Next time: an interview with the main man himself, Tom Hardwidge.

In part 1 of our brand new series on the wonderful, indie point 'n' click adventure, Lucy Dreaming, we meet the creator of the game, Tom Hardwidge, before diving headlong into it. We play up to the end of the second dream. In the next episode, we'll play to the end. www.playthroughpod.com

Once more into the breach. In this episode we talk Dark Souls for the final time. We take a deep dive into the DLC and give our closing thoughts on just what makes the game so special. Next up: Lucy Dreaming.

The crew finally become Gamers as they have all completed Dark Souls. This episode sees us through to the end of the game and we also talk about some optional areas scattered throughout. Next time: DLC and wrap ups. Join us! www.playthroughpod.com

The crew batter butchers, get stuck in a swamp and reach the dizzy heights of Anor Londo in our latest episode. Next time: we play until the end of the game (including the DLC). Join us!"

We tackle arguably our most famous game yet by plunging into the darkest depths of Lordran. Yes, it's Dark Souls. In this first episode, we find our feet and play up to the first Bell of Awakening. Next time: we will ring the second Bell of Awakening and locate and place the Lord Vessel. www.playthroughpod.com

The Playthrough gang roleplay as teenage boys and try to charm some cute anime girls in the psychological horror game Doki Doki Literature Club. www.playthroughpod.com

The crew pour a sherry and gather for a special festive edition of Waffles this Merryneum. No new game announcements in here but a thorough look back at 2023 together with the making of some gaming resolutions for 2024 see us into the new year. Join us!

noun. a batter cake with a pattern of deep indentations on each side, formed by the gridlike design on each of the two hinged parts of the metal appliance (waffle iron ) in which the cake is baked. PS - we pick our season six (or is it seven?) games. This is the good bit. www.playthroughpod.com

In the final episode of this season, we attempt to survive Styx, warm to Hades and break free from the Underworld in search of some well deserved Waffles. Join us! www.playthroughpod.com

In this episode, our four Greek Gods attempt to escape the underworld in hope of a long overdue family reunion. Will we make it beyond the fields of Elysium or are we destined to be stuck in the Styx forevermore? Join us for part one of our Hades playthrough. www.playthroughpod.com

The crew gather for a final episode on the magnificent Horizon Forbidden West. We take a deep dive into Burning Shores and look ahead to our next series: Hades

The gang take flight for the last part of the regular game. Does this incredible title stick the landing? Tune in to find out. www.playthroughpod.com

After a summer break, the gang is back and ready to talk in depth about the meat of Horizon Forbidden West. In this episode we cover the game up to the end of the Gemini main quest. Like the artwork on the cover? Please check out more of frozengood's incredible work at https://www.deviantart.com/frozengood/gallery www.playthroughpod.com

We head into the Forbidden Midlands as we take our first tentative steps west in the wonderful Horizon Forbidden West. In this episode, we play until the end of the main quest: Eye of the Earth. www.playthroughpod.com

The boys are back in town! Chris, Jim, Andy and Mads are here to guide Aloy (and you listeners) through the opening section of Horizon: Forbidden West through to the end of The Embassy main quest. There is plenty to get teeth into, so what are you waiting for? www.playthroughpod.com

The Playthrough clan reach the end of their stay in Kamurocho but do they leave it in a better state than they found it? They also look ahead to their next game: Horizon: Forbidden West. The cover art is by Vincka San. Please check out this and other incredible pieces at: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4XkvYL Please support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice. www.playthroughpod.com

The plot thickens as the Playthrough clan approach the home straight. There's new Playstation hardware, Metal Gear returns and so does Intellivision...... again! Next time: up to the end of the game. www.playthroughpod.com Support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice.

There's a new Zelda game released, Andy contemplates the joys of silk, Mads turns into a night owl, Chris reminisces about DuckTales and Jim attempts to steer the clan through Chapters 4-7 of Yakuza Kiwami. Next time: through Chapter 10 www.playthroughpod.com

The Playthrough clan are running the streets of Kamurocho now as they play through chapters 1-3 of Yakuza Kiwami. Next time: up to the end of chapter 7. www.playthroughpod.com Support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice.

We're Andy-less this time, but Mads, Jim and Chris welcome guest Mark Cooper (aka Coop) of the Spoken Metal Show for a special look at the music and metal of Brutal Legend. www.playthroughpod.com Support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice.

The metal heads wrap up the discussion of Double Fine's opus, Brutal Legend by playing through to the end of the game. We also get a generous serving of waffles about what the team has been up to. Next up: an in depth look at the music of Brutal Legend with a special guest. www.playthroughpod.com Support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice.

Metal Chief Mads leads our gang of rockers through the opening half of the Double Fine love letter to everything Metal: Brutal Legend. In the next episode, we will be playing through to the end of the game. Support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice. www.playthroughpod.com

Brussels waffles, American waffles, vegan waffles, potato waffles, whatever your preference, Playthrough has you covered. The team gather to reflect on Season 4, answer your questions and, most importantly, announce the games coming up in Season 5. www.playthroughpod.com Please support the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform of choice.

In the bumper final part of our Red Dead Redemption playthrough, The Wild Bunch complete the main story and wake up to an Undead Nightmare, before ultimately deciding if we still find it Good, Bad or Ugly. Please support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice. www.playthroughpod.com

Mexico seems like a hazy memory as we make our way North in part 3 of our Red Dead Redemption play through. What happens when Marston is tasked with finding an old friend in the New World? Join us to find out! Support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice. www.playthroughpod.com

In the second part of our Red Dead Redemption play through, the 4 amigos take a trip down to Mexico to celebrate their 50th. Does the game feel as revolutionary today as it did in 2010, or has it been left behind like the Old Ways of the West? Join us for plenty of waffles around the campfire. Support the show by leaving us a review on your podcast platform of choice. www.playthroughpod.com