Randomizer

11/11/2022 Randomizer29. DoN't YOu HavE SEvEnTy DollArS!?It's true games have not gone up in value over the last set of generations BUT when you look into the price of games under a microscope along with various other issues the cost feels disproportionate to the value being provided. Roger and Jay look into these various angles to determine why it is that we feel so against a hike in price to purchasing games. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrikeSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

11/4/2022 Randomizer28. Competitive Games HATE YOU!!!Characters locked behind heavy grinding, paywalls and time gates. This has been a norm for some time now with many games that rely on a heavy competitive scene. From MOBAs to first person shooters and fighting games, crucial characters, mechanics and metas are locked and weight is placed on the player to keep up. Should this stay the status quo or should we look to make competitive games more inviting leaving only skill on the table? Lets listen in on the guys give their hot take on this matter.Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrikeSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

9/30/2022 Randomizer 27. My Little Pony...But Survival Horror Survival games and game modes are EVERYWHERE!!! Just like with the Battle Royale genre a few years back, it appears we seem to have more games beginning to adopt the survival genre. Whether that's a hunger meter, base building or resource gathering, survival has wormed its way into your beloved genre. Listen in on the guys talking about this adoption and whether or not its for the better or the worst. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

9/23/2022 Randomizer 26. Xbox Game Pass - The TRUE End Game Boss!! If the acquisition of Activision Blizzard wasn't sus it would have happened by now. The guys have finally had time to really sit down and see what this means for the gaming industry as a whole not just on immediate impact but for years to come. Strap on your tin foil hats and listen to the guys predict the future of the gaming landscape on this weeks episode of.....WHAT IF!?(Don't come after us marvel the show isn't really called "what if"....please and thank you). Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

9/16/2022 Randomizer 25. Digital Storefronts are EVIL!!!!! Digital is the future....Heard time and time again with more likeness to the idea of diskless systems and solutions. As we stray further from physical media the concept and ideas of s digital store starts to become more contentious with the consumers. Why do we pay so much for a game that's half off at Gamestop? Roger and Jay try to make sense of it all and open a conversation in hopes of having more consumers involved. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

9/2/2022 Randomizer 24. The POWER of PC in the Palm of Your Hands!!!! Mobile gaming is trending upward and we do not mean your phone. Companies over the past few years have been attempting to claim a stake in this emerging market of small portable computers that come bundled like an all-in-one PC. With the launch of an affordable product such as the Steam Deck, we finally see competition coming to fruition with an entry device at an affordable amount. Lets hear what the guys have to say on this and if they think this is just a passing fad. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

8/26/2022 Randomizer 23. Cat Simulator BEATS Ring of Elden!? Now that the half year mark has passed, the guys take a look at the highs of and lows of the first half of the year and reflect on games they consider to be a success and failure. Along with their disappointments and pleasant surprises they look onto the latter half of the year in hope of closing out this year with great titles.......THERE BETTER BE NO DELAY TO GOD OF WAR 2 OR SO HELP US GOD* ANGRY NOISES*.......Let us know your thoughts on this years lineup and anything you are excited for! Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

8/19/2022 Randomizer 22. Doom IS an RPG game Jay flips the script on Roger and interrogates his stand on shooters. The genre that is FPS has elements blended into many genres and have been transcended in unique ways. Watch...well more like listen to the guys come to an understanding of this genre creep and where it can keep improving or just go on tangents...who knows. What are your favorite shooters? Do you feel the genre on its own is having a difficult time with identity? Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

8/12/2022 Randomizer 21. Final Fantasy is a Misleading Title Jay is no stranger to video games but he does tend to focus more so on action than role playing. Roger interrogates on this episode in order to better understand what it takes to lure in more people to genre. What was your first RPG and is it your all time favorite? Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

8/5/2022 Randomizer 20. Full Body Haptic Suits are the FUTURE! Roger and Jay discuss the world of innovation in video games. Lately the strides taken have been minimal jumps with certain outliers in the space working to create unique experiences. What cool things would you like to see in a future video game? Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

7/8/2022 Randomizer 19. Release a new SSX game you COWARDS!!!! Roger and Jay long for the days when you could play a game where the main character was a snowboarder, gecko, or rapping dog. Triple A studios have forsaken variety for their bottom line and the guys get to the bottom of it. Should these studios take a step back or should the weight be passed onto smaller studio passion projects? Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

6/30/2022 Randomizer 18. Clickers CANT be THAT BAD!!! Jay and Roger discuss video game worlds and why sometimes wishing to be in them can be bad for you. Lets face it....if any of us were transported into our favorite world we would murdered by a crazed clown, taken hostage by some sorcerer or set on fire by a dragon while running errands. What are your favorite video game worlds and what exactly makes them stand out? Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

6/3/2022 Randomizer 17. Do YOU like SPORTS GAMES???? If you want to play sports games, you should just go outside! A statement heard time and time again. Roger and Jay discuss sports games and how the genre is thought to just be Football, Basketball and anything else involving an object being moved around by a team of predetermined people. What are your favorite sports games and do you feel they are under appreciated? Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

5/27/2022 Randomizer 16. Resident Evil Zombie Noises on Playstation 1 Hit Different Horror games have been a staple for a long time. What was once a niche genre has expanded its fan base over time due to accessibility and nuances on the genre to attract a larger audience. Roger and Jay try to figure out what horror means to them and what exactly triggers their brain to put down the controller when the spooky meter hits 100. What triggers you guys to put down the controller or walk away? No shame in the walk away game Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

5/20/2022 Randomizer 15. Q*Bert is THE Best Main Character of ALL TIME Roger and Jay travel down nostalgia lane to discuss who their favorite main characters are and what exactly separates a bad main character from an amazing main character. If Crash Bandicoot isn't on this list, then their opinions are invalid. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

5/6/2022 Randomizer 14. Should Movie Directors Make Video Games 4 ghosts escape from their hold and begin to run franticly through corridors. The rooms ever winding and shifting with a strange noise being heard in the distance. Small orbs begin to appear and disappear as the noise increases in decibel. As one of the ghosts approach a hall intersection a yellow flash passes on by....the ghost proceeds to chase looking to haunt the entity that is slipping slowly from its grasp. Before the ghost can catch its prey, the yellow blur proceeds to devour a large orb causing an explosion to occur with strobing lights. Large words on the screen appear.....PACMAN: A Michael Bay Production Roger and Jay discuss games with movie director director/influence in order to understand if they are able to cross entertainment mediums into the world of video games. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

4/29/2022 Randomizer 13. Metal Gear Survive SAVED the Franchise Final Fantasy, Assassins Creed, Metal Gear and Leisure Suit Larry. All video game franchises that have stood the test of time but maybe its time to move on. Roger and Jay discuss the highs and lowest lows of franchises and the potential impact on innovation for their respective genres and titles. What are your favorite game franchises and where would you like to see them go next? Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

4/22/2022 Randomizer 12. Seaman walked so Nintendogs could run! Neopets were the unsung heroes of petless homes. Pet simulators came in many flavors over the course of gaming history yet there has been a decline in the simulation genre over time. Roger and Jay discuss their experiences first hand with the genre and stroll down memory lane. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

4/15/2022 Randomizer 11. The future is MOBILE old man! Expected to hit a revenue target of 125 BILLION dollars in the year 2022, Roger raises some concerns to Jay over the idea of a future where mobile can become the standard that becomes adopted in the world. Get ready to toss out your high end PC and play some Flappy Bird. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

4/1/2022 Randomizer 10. Indie Studios are the NEW triple A standard!! Undertale, Hades, Amongus and StardewValley. All games built by indie studios in hopes of delivering a unique experience to players across multiple platforms. Roger and Jay dive into their favorite indie games, what makes them so great and how this creates a bigger rift in quality when it comes to large studios releasing franchise games. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

4/1/2022 Randomizer 09. Should gaming exclusivity still be a thing? If you grew up in the attitude era of consoles then chances are you joined a gang and never knew it. While consoles defined your identity in the early days via their exclusives, should this method of driving consoles sales be considered a relic of the past? Roger and Jay get to the bottom of this while discussing the indoctrination into team SEGA, Nintendo, SONY and Microsoft. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

3/25/2022 Randomizer 08. ColecoVision was the GOAT of all consoles! From the NES to the PS5, Jay and Roger go down memory lane and talk about their favorite consoles over the years and what defined generations of gamers. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

3/18/2022 Randomizer 07. We live in a live service video game! The future of video games looks BLEEK!!! Probably not but then again its possible. Listen in on Roger, Jay and Carlos determine if they should lose al faith on the triple A gaming scene or hold out hope. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

3/11/2022 Randomizer 06. Ecco the Dolphin was the best port of all time. Roger, Jay and Carlos discuss their favorite ports of all time while reminiscing about their 30 games in one console from random goods stores. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

3/4/2022 Randomizer 05. DLC is the GREATEST invention EVER! Maid outfits, horse armor, preorder items, and content already on the disk. Roger and Jay are here to break down the good, the bad and the awful when it comes to DLC. One of them may end up disappeared after this one. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

2/25/2022 Randomizer 04. A Bugs Life is better than Spiderman 2!?!? Why do ALL video games based off of movies SUCK!? From Home Alone to Spiderman, Roger and Jay try to determine if any good ones exist, the worst ones of the bunch and do studios still take on games like this. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

2/18/2022 Randomizer 03. The relevancy of PC gaming in todays age Integrated graphics are the FUTURE!!!!! Hear us out on this one! Roger and Jay break down the current issues of entering the PC gaming market and the potential alternatives that could be considered when shopping around to just enter the gaming world. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

2/11/2022 Randomizer 02. Can you learn to love fighting games? Smash balls, Golden Eye, nostalgia and arcades. Is Super Smash Bros. a fighting game? Would you consider Tekken an entry level? Street fighter was definitely not the first fighting game! From one button ultimates to a 78 hit string combo, Jay and Roger look to determine if the genre has room to grow and develop into a more welcoming experience for a broader audience. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike

2/4/2022 Randomizer 01. Sad Ape makes a Charizard NFT What does Smeagol, Ubisoft, Charizard, Bored Apes, and World of Warcraft have in common? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING but the team somehow managed to string them all together. Join Roger and Jay as they dive into the visual world of NFTs in order to make sense of their appeal, practicality and future within gaming media. Follow us on Instagram: @thecriticalstrike Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/theCriticalStrike