Pride and Accomplishment

Blue Prince is killing Chris' Steam Deck, Jason's playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and we're both playing Fortnite. Also, Nintendo sent an email about Switch 2 preorders. In the post-show: Do you pay for ChatGPT?   iFixit Steam Deck Trigger

Chris went to a gas station for the first time in forever, so naturally there are things to talk about there. Switch 2 preorders have come and gone, Jason's playing Factorio, Chris is playing Blue Prince, and a couple of new games have come to Game Pass in the last two weeks. Stick around for the outro - it's a doozy! SheetZ Run: Only Up Blue Prince Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Comparison old vs. new Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

We finally know what's going on with Switch 2 preorders. We hope you got one if you wanted one! Chris has been playing the new puzzle game that's taking the gaming press by storm, Blue Prince and wants to talk about it. Jason and Chris both played Enshrouded, and Jason got some new hardware. Blue Prince Enshrouded ProtonDB for Enshrouded ROG Ally X  

We finally know (almost) everything there is to know about the Nintendo Switch 2! Join us to hear our thoughts about the hardware, games, and pre-order situation. Switch 2 DK Rap

Jason finished Split Fiction, Chris is playing a new mobile game, and Discord is exploring (more) advertising. Plus, Assassin's Creed Shadows is out and the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is available to preorder. Does Chris have the willpower to hold out for a Steam Deck 2? Dungeon Clawler ROGUE LIGHT DECK BUILDER (yes, really...) Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS Assassin's Creed Shadows

Chris is excited about a new Tony Hawk game. Jason is excited about his new computer. We're both excited about WoW Season 2 and Split Fiction. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2 Split Fiction

Jason is in full Warframe mode, Chris is playing a new mobile game, and we're both looking forward to the new WoW patch. Plus, Dota 2 changed their map (again) and Chris is intrigued. Warframe Raft Avowed Pokemon TCG Pocket WoW: Undermine(d) Split Fiction TF2 SDK

We are halfway through February, and games are already starting to come out. Civilization VII and Rift of the Necrodancer are here, and one of us has played one of those games. Lastly, Jason found a new computer - tune in to find out what he got!   Sid Meier's Civilization VII Destiny 2 Humble Bundle Raft Rift of the Necrodancer

In the last of our annual episodes, we are talking about what we're looking forward to in 2025, and looking back at the things we thought we'd be excited about in 2024. Did we play any of the games we were anticipating? Listen in to find out! Jason 2024: Helldivers 2 Warframe 1999 Star Wars: Outlaws Honorable Mentions Tales of Kenzera: Zau Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Chris 2024: Factorio: Space Age Hades 2 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Honorable Mentions WoW: The War Within Foamstars Train Valley World   Jason 2025 WoW Season 2 (roadmap) Dispatch Split Fiction Honorable Mentions Rift of the Necrodancer Dune: Awakening Chris 2025 Civilization VII Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 Slay the Spire II Honorable Mentions Hades II Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Core Split Fiction Switch 2

For the FIFTH time, we have calculated our game spending over the last year and we are discussing the numbers. This year's numbers set some records for us. Tune in to find out how! Previous spending episodes: 118: You're Not Invited 92: It Just Happens 66: We Are No Longer Special 41: The Jackbox Guy

Happy New Year! To start off the year, Chris and Jason do a quick recap of what they've been up to recently. Big episodes coming next, so stay tuned!

Join us to hear our take on the announcements from The Game Awards 2024, and some thoughts on the event itself.   Game of the Year Medley of Medleys TGA Website Slay the Spire 2 Thick as Thieves The Witcher 4 Split Fiction Warframe 1999 TGA Game Changer - Amir Satvat Dispatch Okami Sequel Intergalactic Astro Bot

We've been playing a new game, together! Windblown is an action roguelike from the makers of Dead Cells, and we're really enjoying it. Also, it's capitalism season again, and we've been doing our best to resist the sales thanks to the Two Hour Rule. In the after show, find out which physical things we picked up for Black Friday. Windblown Neon Abyss Dead Cells

Did you know that Wicked is only part 1 of a two-part movie? Neither did Jason. The Game Awards nominees have been announced, so we wanted to check in and see what the fuss was about. Did we play any of the game of the year contenders? Yes. Did we play all of them? No. Finally, Chris went on another trip and didn't take his Steam Deck. The Game Awards Nominees

The time has come. Factorio: Space Age is out and we have played it. A lot. Also, Target sells handheld PCs now, and Nintendo made a music streaming app. Coca-Cola Oreos Handheld PCs Lenovo Legion Go Asus ROG Ally MSI Claw Nintendo Music Factorio: Space Age

Factorio is almost upon us, and the excitement is palpable. Before that however, we are filling our time with some PS5 games and the Steam Next Fest! Unrailed 2: Back on Track Cats & Dice Tower Factory Rift of the Necrodancer Space Drilling Station Symphonia

In our continuing coverage of all things Stream Deck, Jason has some news. Chris went on a trip, so he bought a new game for his Steam Deck. Finally, Jason actually beat a game, and we look forward to the Factorio Space Age expansion.   Stream Deck+ Logitech MX Creative Console Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Astro Bot Factorio: Space Age

Chris becomes a plumber. Follow up on some new products that hit the market and some more peripheral talk. We discuss our feelings on the Playstation 5 Pro announcement. Surprisingly, we don't talk about World of Warcraft at all this episode, but we're definitely playing it! What do YOU think about Coca-Cola Oreos? https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/stream-deck-studio https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-mic-arm-pro-blackBr https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-9-wireless-world-of-warcraft-edition https://www.razer.com/pc/gaming-mice/basilisk-line https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/19/celebrating-30-years-of-playstation-with-a-nostalgic-look/?smcid=pdc:us-en:web-pdc-home

In PnA tradition, one of your hosts has bought a new car, Guild Wars 2 has a new expansion, and we talk a bunch about WoW. Finally, the post-show turns out to be expensive for Chris.   Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds WoW: The War Within Season 1 Overview Stream Deck Stuff Pedal Stream Deck+ XLR Dock USB Hub

World of Warcraft: The War Within is finally out, and we have some early impressions. Also, Guild Wars 2 released their Janthir Wilds expansion. Next-generation US Passport Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds World of Warcraft: The War Within

WoW's next expansion is upon us and the power leveling is real. After the show, we explore the new Cosmere tabletop RPG and whether or not we can get a group together to play it. Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers Minishoot' Adventures WoW: The War Within Cosmere TTRPG

After some quick follow up about Jason's keyboard situation, we dig into a big topic of giving up on games and how we decide whether a game is worth the continued time investment. Have you heard of the small game called World of Warcraft? It's getting a major update. Also, Game Pass is getting a price increase, so is it still the best deal in gaming? WoW Pre-Patch https://www.wowhead.com/guide/the-war-within/pre-patch-overview Keychron K5 Pro https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k5-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard

Jason is sick today, but we still have an episode for you! Today, we're talking the summer game schedule (spoiler alert: it's jam-packed), Steam summer sale follow up, and a mini-review of the Riven remake. Finally, Jason asks Chris for some keyboard advice. Upcoming Dates: Warframe TennoCon - July 20 WoW: The War Within Pre-patch - July 23 7 Days to Die - July 25 Star Wars: Bounty Hunter - August 1 Stormgate - August 13 Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds - August 20 WoW: The War Within - August 26 Star Wars Outlaws - August 30 Astro Bot - September 6 Riven Side-by-side Video Keyboards Keychron K5

The Steam Summer Sale is in full swing, and we've got some things on our wishlists. Nintendo had their June Direct featuring a new 2D Zelda game, and Chris is excited. Finally, the Balatro-likes are coming. Jason may have found yet another new game on-air!   Quern: Undying Thoughts Nintendo Direct Mario & Luigi: Brothership The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Balatro-likes Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers Bingle Bingle

Welcome back to Pride & Accomplishment, or as our friends call us, PnA! Today we're going over our favorites from Summer Games Fest season, including the SGF show itself, Xbox Showcase, and Ubisoft Forward.   Summer Games Fest Star Wars Outlaws Sid Meyer's Civilization VII CUFFBUST The First Descendant Xbox Showcase Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Fable Perfect Dark Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gears of War: E-Day Ara: History Untold Details about multiplayer WoW: The War Within Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Ubisoft Forward Star Wars Outlaws Quern - Undying Thoughts

To open the show, we question McDonald's marketing choices including the all-new Grandma McFlurry. Hold on to your hats, because Jason is still playing Hades for two episodes in a row! Lastly, we discuss the latest Playstation State of Play and what it means for the PS5 going forward.   Grandma McFlurry? May 30th 2024 State of Play Summer of Gaming Schedule

Today, it's all about AI, Hades and Hades II, and new iPads.   Google I/O 2024 Hades Hades II iPad Pro

Chris finally received his copy of Slay the Spire: The Board Game and he's looking for people to play it with. As a main topic, we're talking about the new Fallout TV show and video game adaptations in general.   Slay the Spire: The Board Game Fallout (TV show) Fallout 3 Fallout 4 Fallout 76

Have you ever heard an AI song? We have, and we have thoughts. Jason has been playing God of War Ragnarok and Chris has been playing Dota 2. What year is it? Chris bemoans the death of physical media while Jason talks him down. Finally, some discussion on video game collectibles.   Suno.com Why Didn't Anyone Like My Song? Dota 2: Crownfall Physical media is dying Video game collectibles WoW: The War Within Collectors Edition Chris' Warcraft III Action Figure

In today's episode, Chris & Jason learn that they are old. Roller Coaster Tycoon has turned 25, and there's some pretty cool merch to celebrate. The rest of this episode is dedicated to World of Warcraft, where Chris has played Plunderstorm and Jason is looking forward to Season 4. Lastly, Palworld is (finally) getting an update with some big quality of life changes. Roller Coaster Tycoon 25 Merch WoW Season 4 M+ Level Squish Palworld REST API

It's another “Jason and Chris were in person” episode and we have some unique experiences to talk about. Chris did a room-scale, walkaround VR experience and Jason is very curious about it. Also, WoW has released some new (battle royale?) content to make it more enticing for us to come back, and we're seriously tempted. Finally, Jason and Chris both did Apple Vision Pro demos, and we have some opinions. Sandbox VR WoW Plunderstorm Apple Vision Pro

Join us to hear about Chris' meal prep journey, Jason's train game journey, and a suspenseful story about DIY car repair. Factorio Space Exploration Balatro Train Games Rail Route OpenTTD RAILGRADE Train Valley World Not Train Games Offworld Trading Company Captain of Industry Dyson Sphere Program Surviving Mars Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure: "The Realm of Dreams"

Happy Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Release Day to those who celebrate; Chris played the demo. Jason has been playing Helldivers 2, which he predicted would be good and it was (minus the servers). Finally, Chris found a new game and Jason is tempted by the two-hour rule. Can he resist the urge to buy a new game DURING the show? Tune in to find out! In this episode: Hi-Fi Rush Grounded Sea of Thieves Pentiment Helldivers 2 Balatro

Jason has been on vacation the last couple of weeks, so there is much to talk about in the gaming announcement world. Join us to hear about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and our thoughts on the future of the Xbox. In the post show, Chris takes us back to a classic PnA topic: airplane travel!   Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Trailer

February is upon us and it's a jam-packed month. Join us to hear about all the things we care about that are coming out in February. Also, we played Factorio with a new mod and really enjoyed it. Finally, the news you've all been waiting for: we have played Palworld and we have thoughts. In the post show, Jason's console gaming setup is finally operational.   February Games Feb 8 - Helldivers 2 Feb 16 - Skull & Bones Feb 16 - Mario vs. Donkey Kong Feb 28 - Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Feb 28 - Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Feb 29 - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Krastorio 2 Palworld

For the fourth time, it's the event of the year! We have calculated our game spending over the last year and we are discussing the numbers. Tune in to find out who spent more this year, and who thinks they'll spend more next year! Previous Spending Episodes: 92: It Just Happens 66: We Are No Longer Special 41: The Jackbox Guy

2023 is behind us, which means it's time to look forward to 2024! Join us to hear about the things we were most excited about for 2023 and how those turned out. Stay tuned for our most anticipated picks for 2024! Video games releasing in 2024: Dates for the best new upcoming games - Polygon   Jason 2023: Starfield Palia Wayfinder Guild Wars 2 Armored Core 6 Honorable Mentions WoW Season Change Throne & Liberty Dune Awakening God of War: Ragnarok Chris 2023: Pikmin 4 Endless Dungeon Star Trek: Resurgence Final Fantasy XVI Spider-Man 2 Honorable Mentions WoW Raiding Pharaoh: A New Era Firmament Jason 2024: Helldivers 2 February 8 Warframe 1999 Star Wars: Outlaws Honorable Mentions: Tales of Kenzera: Zau Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Chris 2024: Factorio Expansion Factorio Friday Facts Hades 2 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Honorable Mentions: WoW: The War Within Foamstars Train Valley World

We've been playing some new games and some old games. Jason has some follow-up that may or may not surprise you, we have thoughts about Skull & Bones, and Jason springs an existential question on Chris. Lastly, Chris has been playing some Spider-Man 2. Skull & Bones Warframe: Whispers in the Walls Spider-Man 2

This week's show is a little later than usual, but we have a good reason. The Game Awards 2023 was this week and we watched the whole thing live. Tune in to hear about our favorite moments from the show, the awards we care about, and the WORLD PREMIEREs that caught our eye. Geoff Keighley The Game Awards Full Video Games All announcements in 9 minutes  Exodus God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla - December 13, 2023 Fortnite LEGO Rocket Racing Festival Stormgate Helldivers 2 - February 8, 2024 Warframe: Whispers in the Wall - December 13, 2023 Light No Fire Hello Games Evolution trailer Skull and Bones - February 16, 2024 Trailer The Finals The Game Awards Orchestra GOTY Medley World Premiere title cards

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Capitalism season is upon us, and we are discussing the things we will (and won't) buy. After last episode's discussion of WoW, Chris has been playing some WoW again and is enjoying it. Join us to hear about the nuances of a subscription-based game in 2023. Chris has also been playing a couple of new games – V Rising and Super Mario RPG, and for some reason he's still looking for his next PS5 game to play as well. In the post show, Jason got a dangerous email… V Rising Super Mario RPG Marvel's Spider-Man 2 HowLongToBeat - 18 hours Final Fantasy XVI HowLongToBeat - 36 hours EVE Online

Where do you get your gaming news? We have different, but predictable answers. We have both been playing Endless Dungeon, a new game from the creators of Dungeon of the Endless, and we are enjoying it. Finally, Blizzcon was this weekend and there's a bunch of WoW news that we can't ignore. Endless Dungeon WoW News Astro A40 TR Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless Steelseries Nova Pro Wireless

We start the show with a practical question: Should Chris cancel Amazon Prime? After that, we move into more traditional gaming topics. Forza Motorsport is out and both Chris and Jason have played it. Also, Chris got new hardware and has been playing Super Mario Wonder. In the post show, Chris encourages everyone to watch The International Grand Finals this weekend. Forza Motorsport F1 Manager - on Game Pass Analogue Pocket Analogue 3D Baldur's Gate 3 Super Mario Bros: Wonder Spider-Man 2 The International

For the first time in PnA history, we are live and in person to record this episode! Join us to hear about the games we are interested in for the rest of 2023. Assassin's Creed: Mirage 10/5 Forza Motorsport 10/10 Sonic Superstars 10/17 Endless Dungeon 10/19 Spider-Man 2 10/20 Super Mario Wonder 10/20 Cities: Skylines 2 10/24 on PC CoD: MWIII 11/10 Super Mario RPG Remake 11/17 Bluey: The Videogame 11/17 Steamworld Build 12/1 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora 12/7

We don't do a gaming news show, but we have a lot of gaming news for you today. Cyberpunk, Factorio, and Sea of Thieves updates are on the horizon, and Jason is playing a new game that he can't talk about. Our main topic is the drama surrounding Unity and our thoughts on the whole situation for game developers. In the pre-show, an update on Chris' Windows 11 life. Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Factorio Blog Throne & Liberty Unity Drama Open Letter iPhone 15 Pro Ray Tracing AC: Mirage coming to iOS Sea of Thieves Season 10

Jason has a new setup, Chris has a new game, and we have a bunch of follow-up. Plus, hear our take on Starfield's launch without playing it.   Dota 2 Barbie movie Gran Turismo movie Sea of Stars Starfield

Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure expansion is out and we have both finished the current story. Hear what we think. Dota 2 has released ticket prices for The International in Seattle, and they are testing Chris's level of fandom. Finally, details about the Playstation Portal (formerly known as Project Q) are available, and we're wondering who this device is for. Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure Dota 2 The International Tickets Playstation Portal Barbie Movie

A bit of a grab bag today, as we discuss Baldur's Gate 3, more Pikmin 4, and the upcoming Guild Wars 2 expansion, Secrets of the Obscure. Also, Chris tried to get Taylor Swift tickets. Baldur's Gate 3 Pikmin 4 Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure Wayfinder

For the first time in forever, Chris and Jason have both played different new games. Join us to hear about Pikmin 4, Remnant 2, and Exoprimal. Exoprimal Pikmin 4 Remnant II Guild Wars 2 - Felicia Day Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Apple Arcade

This episode, we discuss a topic that hasn't come up in a while - Guild Wars 2! A new expansion has been announced and Jason is excited. The Steam Summer Sale has also just wrapped up, so let's check in on whether we bought anything. Finally, Chris finished a Final Fantasy game and is looking forward to Pikmin 4. Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell Quern: Undying Thoughts Roguebook Final Fantasy 7 Remake Final Fantasy XVI Pikmin 4

As promised, it's (almost) a whole episode about Starfield! We'll also talk about some Ubisoft news. Stick around for the post show to hear about a DRASTIC change to Dota 2.   Ubisoft Forward Starfield Direct Dota 2 Blogpost

It's that time of year again… Not-E3 is upon us, and we have a jam-packed episode full of game announcements. This episode covers the PC Games Showcase, Summer Games Fest, and Xbox Games Showcase (except for Starfield). PC Games Showcase Islands of Insight Invector: Rhythm Galaxy Summer Games Fest Dead by Daylight Sonic Superstars Throne & Liberty Yes, Your Grace Snowfall Star Trek Infinite Final Fantasy XVI Xbox Games Showcase Fable Star Wars: Outlaws 33 Immortals Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island Flight Simulator 2024 Fallout 76: Atlantic City Trailer Forza Motorsport Overwatch 2: Invasion Jusant Cities: Skylines 2 Metaphor Re Fantazio Towerborne