Split Screen Synics

Don't call it a comeback when the Synics have been here since the year 2018...damn that's a long time to be doing podcasts. Witness the triumphant return of the Split Screen Synics doing what they do best, playing games and talking about them. We played Hi Fi Rush and talked about it. It's the comfort food you didn't know you missed until it was gone. We're back babeee!Socials:Split Screen Synics TwitterSplit Screen Synics Twitch  

It's a bittersweet one with episode 83 - We finally get around to talking about Death's Door, the amazing indie title by developer Acid Nerve that is an all around gem of a game, but as it turns out this episode becomes something of a swan song for the current Synics team. It's kind of fitting in a way that it is Garrett and Berto talking Death's Door - the genesis of the Synics back in 2018 was this pair and it's only grown from there. Come for the always fun game talk, stay for the nostalgia and weepy send off. It isn't "Good Bye", it's a "See Ya Later"Socials:Berto's TwitterSplit Screen Synics TwitterSplit Screen Synics Twitch  Discord:Virtual Couch

Shan and Berto take over this episode in an all Latin America hosted Split Screen Synics just in time for Hispanic Heritage month - Actually we really missed Garrett and Tim but they were unable to make the episode this time around, we didn't exclude them. It's been a busy past two weeks with just a few games played, but that didn't stop the news cycle from churning- Rumors of a 4K Nintendo Switch are again circulating, PlayStation adds more to their first party studio arsenal, and Konami is...making games again?This is just a few things we discuss in this episode - come for the news, stay for Shan and Berto. Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

We're coming at you a day late because of corrupted sound files, technical issues, and a host of other maladies from the powers that be who tried to deny you of your Synical goodness; that can't stop the Synics! We put together Frankenstein's monster of an episode - it actually sounds purty good - where we talk about Garrett and Tim's take on Devotion, Shan not happy about paying money for 12 minutes, and Berto talking about how he thinks Death's Door is a contender for his person GoTY. In the news we dissect the Playstation Showcase of awesome games, and look into Twitch finally doing something about hate raids - oh and shitty company Activision Blizzard is still shitty...but that's not really news now is it?Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

We had a huge storm in the NY area that caused some major damage and flooding - Garrett and Tim weren't able to join us for this recording unfortunately, but the show must go on with means that you get all latine episode with the two South American hosts. Shan and Berto guide this creaky ship and bring into port with all their best video game takesWith spoopy season coming up soon, Shan picked an appropriate game for the time of year to talk about for Game Club. We take a deep dive into Red Candle Games' psychological thriller 'Devotion' and give our impressions with our playthroughs. You definitely want to listen in on this one - before diving into it, we talk a little bit about some of the games we're playing and Berto shares some news...Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

Garrett is gearing up for school, Tim is happy it's Thursday and Berto just got out of quarantine! Another awesome episode of the Split Screen Synics where talk games played, personal stuffs and other goings on. Tune in for more of the stuff you love and definitely drop us those 5 star ratings and comments so we can start climbing those charts and getting legit. Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

We have a full panel of hosts back! Garrett is back and realizes how much he misses the rest of us despite his replacement avatar polling well with listeners.  We missed Garrett and it's nice to have all 4 Synics back together to talk games. Before diving into Everhood (which Berto insists on calling Everwood...the real ones will know) the Synics take some time to talk about the ongoing lawsuit between the state of California and Activision Blizzard. It's important to make sure the discourse around this doesn't die out as part of the regular news cycle and that we make sure to keep those in charge accountable - The Synics stand with the employees of Activision Blizzard. Following up with that is our deep dive into Tim's pick for Gameclub which is the lovely and charming rhythm game published by Foreign Gnomes and Surefire Game. A lovely little gem of a game that has some crazy moments and music that really slaps. Listen in to see what we have to say. Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

Shan has come back to the show!!!!After her move west Shan has returned to the virtual couch to talk to us about all things video games. The Synic community missed her so it was nice to have have her back to talk about all the usual synic things.We talk about that new AC live service strategy for their their games, Nintendo doing nintendo things and getting away with it and some crazy video game cartridges selling for obscene prices. Oh yeah and Berto's son acts a fool so he steps away for a bit (kids am I right?)Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

Man it's been hot lately, but that won't stop the Synics from doing what they do best...talk about random things and THEN video games! This episode is dope as always so get ready for some good listening. Also there was a bit in the middle where dropped internet lead to some audio funky stuff, but I think we made it work. Enjoy!Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

It's back to the duo that started it all. Garret and Berto are helming this episode of SSS with Tim taking a breather with his hectic work week and with Shan in the middle of a move. We're talking Skul which was Berto's pick for the Gameclub. It was a charming little demo that was played at PAX East before the world went into lockdown and now that the game has a full release, do the Synics still feel as charmed about it now as when they first played it?download, listen and see what we think. Also give us 5 starsSubscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

Do you remember how frustrating that one mechanic in that one game was? Well lucky for you that favorite developer of yours is releasing a remaster of said game that fixes that issue and gives you the privilege of having to buy a little statue thing to use this feature.Wanna know who this blurb is about and hear the Synics (mainly Berto rant about this) well lucky for you all, there is a new episode out for your listening pleasureSubscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

Where does 2021s Mortal Kombat reboot stack up in relation to other MK movies and other video game movies in general?Gotta listen to find out. We talk about the new film and give our takes on it and it's place in the world. It's a fun time and we enjoyed talking about a movie about a game instead of just games so we may make this a regular thing, we'll see. Flawless Victory!Subscribe for more Synical awesomeness!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on GoogleAlso join our Discord and chat with usJoin the Virtual Couch

The boys are back in town. It's Garrett's pick this time for gameclub and he picked a charming little indy title that is one part rogue-like, one part auto battler, one part deck builder and all parts making Berto play a deck building game. Mr. Lou Piro gets his hooks in Tim and Garrett, but Berto is still on the fence. Even though Shan is not on this epsiode, she gave her quick notes on the game so if you want to know what she has to say, tune it to find out. 

Another day, another spectacular Synics filled episode. Join the team as they delve into the news while somehow touching on the topic of whales and dolphins, and also Garrett mentions Phil Fish for some reason. It's a what you've come to expect from your Synics

The newest and coolest member of the Synics has her first Gameclub pick discussed and boy is it a heavy one. What is the self and what does it mean to be human? Is it it our memories that make us who we are, or is it something more that cannot be described or quantified? See what I mean? This is some existential type, next level stuff that the Synics talk about in this Gameclub. You absolutely don't want to miss it, unless you've already heard it before in a different form when your brain scan was downloaded into a previous vessel...Actually listen to it again even if you heard it. We also have a bunch of Nintendo news, Microsoft closing on their deal to buy Bethesda parent company Zenimax, and Berto sucks at building things Check it all out here in episode 69 of the Split Screen Synics

Another day, another video game to add to the Gameclub discussion for the end of year awards. This time around the Synics spend some time talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon and the crazy things they enjoyed about this 2020 title by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. Before that though Shannon waxes poetic about her love of Resident Evil, Garrett talks about a fun little indie gem called Noita, Tim spends some time with Valheim, and Berto is continuing to foster a love/hate relationship with Cybershadow. There's also some news spattered in there, and Garrett is not happy with the latest Nintendo Direct. Listen to the latest episode to find out why.

Aside from episode 1, this may very well be the most important episode in Synics history, If you weren't there live, well then you missed out; Cybershannonn has joined us on this crazy train wreck we call a podcast and we could not be any happier than we are...except for Garrett who hates us and missed the episode. Check out the episode that is going to forever change the game and chart a new course for the Synics. Oh yeah, we talk about video games too

It's that time of the year again, when a bunch of talking heads get together to talk about their best of the best in gaming for the prior year. The Synical Awards are similar to other shows/podcasts that do that, but totally better with 1000% more awesome. We are joined once more by the insanely dope Cybershannonn and talk about the best of the best, the best of the worst and also the best of the comments. Who wins? Who loses and who gets a cookie? You gotta listen to see who takes home a coveted Golden Couch. (we also did this live with animations and stuff)

Lucasfilm Games gets revived and will now handle all the quality of games that are set in a galaxy far, far away. One third of the Synics are excited for what this means (you can guess who isn't) because they want to see the open world, story driven Star Wars game that an result. There is also and Indiana Jones game in the works and a brief few words on when Mircrosoft wanted to buy Nintendo and got laughed out of meeting. Segment 3 is the long awaited Cyberpunk game club - there has been so much said and written about the game and how CD Projekt Red handled the release, but now we get the definitive answer on how the game was received.

It's 2021 and the Synics are back at it doing what they do best, talking video games and hang out on the virtual couch because there is still a pandemic raging so we need to be responsible. You can expect the same brand of synicality (it's a word) that the trio brings as they talk about that Cyberpunk launch (talk about a mess) the long rumored KFC console, and some speed running controversy. It's a light episode but with the new year upon us, the Synics felt you might need a break from hearing them ramble. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

The boys are back in town, and by in town we mean at their respective homes while social distance recording a podcast because we're still in the middle of a pandemic. Tim is back from his turkey hiatus and talks about what he's been up to besides games and turkey eating. The Synics talk about longtime studio leaders leaving Bioware and what kinds of implications that has for future projects, Nintendo doing nintendo things (ughhh), Halo Infinite finally getting a release time frame in 2021, and the fact that Oscar Isaac is reportedly cast as Solid Snake. In section 3 the crew talks about Giantsquid's "The Pathless" and how they feel about the game. All this and much much more, like Lil Bow Wow talk

Tim has skipped town for the holidays (we assume) so the Synics got in contact with someone to replace him for episode 62 - Shannon is back to talk games with Garrett and Berto!You know her, you love her, you watch her stream on twitch.tv/cybershannonn because she's awesomeShannon rounds the Synics this week to talk all the latest news and goings on in the video games space.

We are back with another packed episodes of video game goodness. We talk about Square Enix posting a loss, and a bunch of Mass Effect news that 1/3 of the Synics are excited for...damn it Garett and Tim. In our third we talk about Ghostrunner for the gameclub, and may have found the first game that the Synics unanimously agree is not one of their favs. All this and bunch of other Synical goodness is in place when you listen!

The Synics are back again talking about bad takes on Twitter by someone who has a history of them, The newest delay to Cyberpunk 2077, Halo: Infinite losing another key person, and a bunch of next gen unboxings. Also Berto gushes about his hype for Final Fantasy 16 while Tim and Garrett mock him. It's all the makings for another fun episode of the Split Screen Synics.

A new every other week, a new episode where the Synics get together on the virtual couch to talk about what's going on in games. In this episode we discuss the Microsoft/ Gamestop partnership and how Reggie may or may not have something to do with it (he more than likely doesn't but the Synics whole thing is to talk about the Regginator), they talk crunch at CD Project Red and a possible sequel to The Outer Worlds - not to be confused with The Outer Wilds. The GameClub game for this episode is the Roguelike Hades and the Synics get into it with what they enjoyed about the game and why Theseus is a conceited prick. Enjoy the latest episode and let us know what you all think!

What would Garrett do as an assist trophy, or support character in a fighting game? Here is a hint, he would jump in and throw a brick. Do you want to know how we got to this revelation? We dive deep into that in this latest episode of the Split Screen Synics. We also talk about your relatives meaning well but maybe buying the wrong Xbox console, Blizzard actually doing something good for fans (?) and also who the latest fighter to join Smash is...it isn't exciting really. Listen to our latest episode for all the goodness you've come to expect from the Synics and leave us a rating and/or comment. It helps. Also, give Sakurai a break. The man looks tired and he's earned some rest.

The Synics are back again and are joined by an insanely awesome guest host; Shannon, host of 'Casuals Only...With Friends', joins this week's conversation where we talk about Microsoft and Sony's next gen offerings, Nintendo puling a very Nintendo move for the 35th anniversary of our favorite plumber, some dude named Ninja, and Twitch chat landing a plan. In our last segment we dive deep into 'The Witness' and talk about the ingenious puzzle mechanics behind this 2016 offering from Braid developer Jonathan Blow. Is there a deeper meaning to the game or is it just a very pleasing/infuriating puzzle game? Listen to find out!

The Synics are back once again to bring you ALL the video game goodness you expect from three unqualified video game talking heads. In this episode they talk about the things that were shown in GamesCom, Berto talks hygiene and Tim may or may not hate Garrett because of Garrett's feelings towards Persona 5 Royale.Listen to this jam packed episode to get takes on fighting games and find out who is the Samus ass lord that Garrett feels so strongly against..hint, it's Berto

This week the Synics get challenged by Tim's Game Club choice: The Silver Case. Originally released only in Japan for PlayStation in 1999, the Silver Case has since been ported to Steam in the U.S. Find out what the Synics think about this blast from the past visual novel, alongside Epic vs. Apple battling it out, and the delayed release of Halo Infinite in the news. What do you think of the Silver Case?

Grab some couch and a controller and play through some classic Super Mario Bros 3 with us! Our second virtual couch episode has the Synics discussing all sorts of topics; The Nintendo Giga-leak, Spider man and Sony exclusivity, Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite footage, and Sony shows off even more next gen games. Things get pretty tangential on top of gaming news with Tim and Garrett bickering over Dota 2 clans, Batman movies discussion, indie game marketing strategies, and of course, some solid Mario banter.

The Synics shuffle up their cards and chat all about indie rogue like deck builder; Slay the Spire. Also in the news: the upcoming Xbox seres X showcase, a new Shin Megami Tensei game announced, Walmart employs Animal Crossing characters, and Reggie Fils-Aime makes another move. All of this and some weird Donkey Kong 64 tangents in this weeks episode!

The Synics try something a little bit more improvised and off the cuff than usual. Come sit on our actual virtual couch as we play through Mega Man 2 and attempt to record the podcast at the same time. Tim and Garrett argue about E-tanks and Berto brings some actual discussion to the table about the possible sale of the Warner Bros games division as we get deeper into discussion about the Mega Man classic series. Definitely look out for our virtual couch live streams going forward on our Twitch channel!

The Synics replay the much beloved sequel Portal 2 and talk about what made it so great. In the synical spin they weigh in on the Playstation 5 reveal and the Mixer shutdown. Have you given Portal 2 a replay?

In the dumpster fire of the year that has been 2020, the Synics discuss how 2020 has been treating gaming so far and what their hopes are for the next 6 months. Also in the news; the Synics will be streaming live on June 13th to raise money for Color of Change in support of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests across the world, the massive Itch.io charity bundle raising money for the same cause, the upcoming Playstation 5 reveal, Bobby Kotick being overpaid, and the physical release of the previously censored game 'Devotion' by Red Candle Games. The Synics meandered all over the place this episode with so, so many more topics in this off-the-cuff and tangent filled celebration of 50 episodes!

The Synics make their way through a dialogue tree discussing all this Disco Elysium. Hear what we think about this fascinating point and click RPG. In the news: Unreal Engine 5 demo release, the evolution of this years E3 announcements, and the shady underworld of black market Animal Crossing deals. Also we welcome (and eventually ban) our first Twitch chat troll!

As more and more people turn to video games during lock down, the Synics take a look back at how, why, and when they got into video gaming. Another massive Whatcha' Playin' leads into Animal Crossing woes, a huge conversation about the nature of spoilers and the recent leak from the Last of Us 2, and Valorant's Anti-cheat measures. Come take a seat on the virtual couch for some great discussion!

The Synics discuss the latest video game adaptation movie; Sonic the Hedgehog. Hear all about what we think and what it could mean for Sonic and Video game movies in the future. In the Synical Spin we chat about upcoming Resident Evil Remakes, Steam swooping in on the canceled E3 this year, and we also have another massive quarantine whatcha playin'.

Take a seat on the virtual couch and chat with the Synics all about the 2008 Indie Rogue-lite platformer Spelunky (which kicked their collective asses). A quarantine fueled whatcha playin' is massive this episode, along with troubling news that Gearbox employees are allegedly getting shorted on their bonuses from Borderlands 3. Also the WHO is now saying that video games are a good way to stay social in this quarantined world...but wait, didn't they also say that gaming can be an addiction? Talked about mixed messages (edit - we know that gaming becomes a mental health issue for the WHO when you start letting your life suffer because of it; please don't @ us. OR you can @ us just so we can get some interaction) What are your thoughts on spelunky?

The Synics recap their visit to Pax East 2020. Hear all about the game demos that impressed them the most. Also hear what they think about the Final Fantasy 7 remake demo, and all the controversy surrounding GeForce Now.

The Synics sharpen their gardening tools and struggle through a few seasons of Stardew Valley. Hear what they think about this charming indie farming sim. Berto comes back for a monster Whatcha Playin' segment, Garrett mini reviews the Sonic movie, and Corona Virus has developers pulling out of gaming conventions left and right. (Apologies for the shaky audio on this one, we were recording on-the-go over hotel internet).

In this episode the Synics debate 2020 game releases and which of the next gen consoles they think might 'win'. Berto is still absent from the cast because his newborn rules with an iron fist, but he'll be back soon enough. Atari thinks their brand is strong enough to warrant building hotels, and Blizzard massively screws up the Warcraft 3 Reforged launch.

The Synics are back with another SSS game club game. See what Tim and Garrett (Papa Berto is on Baby Duty) think of the equally gothic and gorgeous metroidvania style indie: Blasphemous. They also speculate on next gen console rumors and the narrowing of the PC/console divide. What did you think of Blasphemous?

The Synics vote on their choice for Game of the Year, Game of the Decade, and so much more for the SSS Awards to round out an amazing decade for gaming. What was your game of the year? What was your game of the decade? Find out what we think deserves accolades going into the new decade!

The Synics are back at full strength! For the first time since episode 37, the whole team is back together to talk, once again, about all things gaming. Garrett gushes over the RE:3 remake, Berto is loving the indies on Switch, and Tim talks about something that is so incredibly Tim.After the Spin, the team talks about the game club game for this episode and starts getting deep into how hard Return of the Obra Dinn hit for them (or didn't). All this and all the other usual Synic goodness you come to expect from the show.

The Synics (minus Tim this week) give their thanks to 2019 for all the great things to happen in gaming this year. In the synical spin we also go nuts for Half Life: Alyx and wag our fingers at the Google Stadia release. What are you thankful for in video gaming this year?

The Synics discuss their recent marathon gaming stream for Extra Life 2019 where they were super successful in raising over $2600 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. What an amazing day! Big thank you to everybody for participating, donating, chatting, and watching our huge stream (an especially big shout out to Uthegamers.com for a massive donation match)!Tim and Garrett (Berto was sick this week unfortunately) also bring up Blizzards bombshell game announcements, Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC, and the Google Stadia Release games for the Synical Spin. One more time thank you all for helping raise money #FortheKids!

It's all Hallow's Eve and the Synics are getting into the spirit of things by talking about which fictional game world they would likely survive in...hint, they would probably die in a lot of them. The Synical Spin includes the Blizzard/Hong Kong protests fiasco, The Last of Us 2 Delayed, and the goofy beginnings of new indie game 'Hotel Barcelona'. You get all the usual Synical goodness that you know and love in this latest episode. Come for the news, stay for the nonsense talk.

Take a seat on our virtual couch as we relive and replay the indie classic Bastion from Supergiant Games! What's your take on this fantastic, isometric action RPG? Listen in to hear what we think. Also in this episode you get all the usual Synic goodness: We talk about games we've played (other than Bastion) and in the Spin we we dissect the new Playstation 5 tidbits we read in Wired, we talk about the Blizzard Chinese connection fiasco, and Google Stadia possibly being a broadband bust.All this and more Synics goodness in the latest, meaty episode.

Tim gets the scoop on E-sports at ESL One NY at the Barclays Center. The Synics press him all about the atmosphere, excitement level, and overall enjoyment of watching a live Counter-Strike tournament. Also on the Synical Spin, we go ham once again on gamer entitlement/outrage, the newest rantings about exclusivity schemes, and the devious strategies to keep loot-boxes off the chopping block.

Take a trip back in the past with us as we dish it out over Arcades of yesteryear and the current trend of barcades. We are lucky to have @GamerChucksteak aboard the pod with us as we try to figure out exactly what made us keep spending all of our hard-earned quarters. Also in the Synical Spin: Death Stranding gameplay, Ash Ketchum winning the Pokemon league, and Gamestop sharing big losses. What is/was your favorite arcade like?