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The Spotlight Games Podcast, hosted by Patrick Schweigert & Kamen Daugherty, is a weekly show all about video games (and sometimes other things too!). Each episode we will discuss the games we're playing, the biggest news stories in the industry, and more. You can follow the podcast on twitter @spotgamespod, IG and TT @spotlightgamespodcast, and you can follow us on Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod to tune into the live recordings. Email the show, mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Thanks for listening!

Spotlight Games Podcast


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    Latest episodes from Spotlight Games Podcast

    Hideo Kojima, Neil Druckmann, and Jade Raymond... IN THE NEWS!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 85:36


    It's a news heavy week at Spotlight Games, with discussions about Physint, Death Stranding, The Last of Us, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Uncharted, Expedition 33, Doom The Dark Ages, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Marathon, Stellar Blade 2, Fortnite, FairGame$, Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, and Kingdom Hearts 4. I bet you like at least one of those games! Timecodes 0:00 Intro 6:13 What we're playing 26:50 Jade Raymond 39:20 Hideo Kojima 48:17 Neil Druckmann 58:28 Tetsuya Nomura 1:12:04 News Spotlight 1:20:21 Outro   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for watching!

    Microsoft Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 59:56


    This week, we are discussing a bunch of Microsoft news, from Tony Hawk's new HD collection to Doom the Dark Ages stellar reviews.  Timecodes  0:00 Intro 1:40 What we're playing 26:10 Microsoft Madness 45:26 News Spotlight 58:10 Outro Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    GTA Is All That Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 65:41


    This week, JakeTwitchin and Mori have are talking Grand Theft Auto VI, Roskstar Games memories, Gears of War Reloaded, and much more! Timecodes  0:00 Intro 1:21 Rockstar Games memories 10:06 What we're playing 22:14 Grand Theft Auto VI 35:53 Gears of War Reloaded 46:42 News Spotlight 1:03:40 Outro Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Borderlands 4 Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 70:57


    This week, JakeTwitchin and Mori have a lot to unpack with Borderlands 4, Respawn layoffs, and more! Timecodes  What we're playing - 4:33 Borderlands 4 - 27:47 Respawn - 34:30 News Spotlight - 41:36   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Lost Records Bloom & Rage Spoilercast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 116:57


    This week, Patrick returns with Jerica and Highscoreweekly to review and spoil Lost Records Bloom & Rage! Plus, we share early impressions of The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Timecodes   What we're playing - 10:12 Lost Records Review / No spoilers - 27:33 Spoilers start - 59:00   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Marathon! Oblivion! Star Wars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 50:54


    This week, JakeTwitchin and Mori unpack Marathon's reveal, Oblivion remake news, and a new Star Wars game incoming! Timecodes  What we're playing - 3:10 Marathon - 9:45  Star Wars - 27:26  Oblivion / News spotlight - 31:21   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    20 Switch 2 Details Nintendo Left Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 85:51


    This week, JakeDumpin is back to unpack a ton of details about Switch 2 that Nintendo left out of the Switch 2 Direct! Plus, well, you'll see.  Timecodes  0:00 Intro 6:35 What we've been playing  26:07 Nintendo Switch 2 additional details  1:06:30 LEAKS and potential spoilers for Mario Kart World & Donkey Kong Bananza 1:15:33 Spoilers end  1:15:33 News Spotlight  1:23:25 Outro   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Nintendo Direct Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 75:33


    This week, JakeDumpin takes over Spotlight yet again to unpack LAST week's Nintendo Direct covering Switch 1 games. Plus, there are a ton of headlines to chat through.  Timecodes  What we're playing - 8:18 Nintendo Direct - 25:40 News Spotlight - 46:53   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Nintendo Direct Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 80:07


    This week, JakeDumpin takes over Spotlight to cover the biggest rumors in video games right now. God of War in Greece! Nintendo Direct Rumors (hehe its happening now)! Other things! Timecodes  What we're playing - 8:57 God of War rumors - 32:01 Direct rumors - 42:00 Other industry rumors - 54:28 News spotlight - 58:56 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Assassins Creed Shadows Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 66:26


    This week, we share our initial impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows! (Game provided by Ubisoft), The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion is getting a remake very soon, and the Switch 2 is going to cost HOW MUCH? Timecodes  What we're playing - 5:16 Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions - 21:26 Oblivion Remake conversation - 35:52 Switch 2 might cost $500 - 48:39 News spotlight - 58:00 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    No More Last Of Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 71:25


    This week, Naughty Dog says don't expect more Last Of Us, the creators of Disco Elysium announced a new game, and Death Stranding 2 got a release date (and 10 minute trailer). Plus, we share our impressions of Split Fiction! Timecodes  What we're playing - 4:58 Don't expect more The Last Of Us - 24:05 Za/Um announces new game - 39:40 Death Stranding 2 release date discussion - 47:47 This week's news spotlight - 1:02:10 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Secret Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 67:42


    This week, we have a TON of video games to talk about. Elden Ring Nightreign, Avowed, Lost Records Bloom & Rage, and perhaps the best Dumpster Dive to date. Plus, Sony may not be having a showcase this summer for the second year in a row. Should we be concerned, or patient? Timecodes  Mori's trip to Atlanta - 4:40 Dumpster Dive - 9:00 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions - 17:10 Lost Records Tape 1 - 28:50 Tony Hawk 3 + 4 announcement - 32:30 Our dream Tony Hawk secret characters - 40:50 This week's news spotlight - 1:01:18 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

    Elden Ring Nightreign Has The Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 93:51


    This week, we have a TON of video games to talk about. Elden Ring Nightreign, Avowed, Lost Records Bloom & Rage, and perhaps the best Dumpster Dive to date. Plus, Sony may not be having a showcase this summer for the second year in a row. Should we be concerned, or patient? Timecodes  What we've been playing - 6:40 Avowed - 7:15 Big Helmet Heroes - 31:45 Lost Records Bloom & Rage - 34:59 Mothered - 43:15 Elden Ring Nightreign - 49:15 Sony Showcase - 1:06:56 This week's news spotlight - 1:27:00 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own any of the rights to the music in this episode Thanks for listening!

    Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 70:54


    This week, we share more in-depth thoughts on our time with Kingdom Come Deliverance 2! Plus, we discuss the news that Sony denied a sequel to The Order: 1886, and Rocksteady is abandoning games as a service to go back to single player Batman.  Timecodes  What we've been playing - 5:39 Sony denied a sequel to The Order: 1886 - 35:37  Rocksteady is going back to single player Batman, reportedly - 48:27 This week's news spotlight - 57:47  Reacting the MGS 3 Snake Eater trailer - 1:03:46  Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own any of the rights to the music in this episode Thanks for listening!

    PS State of Play Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 74:19


    This week, GWTMori comes on the show to talk about these February PlayStation State of Play rumors, and what we hope gets announced. Plus, BioWare seems to be in some trouble with Dragon Age underperforming.  Timecodes What we've been playing - 6:36  PlayStation State of Play rumors - 32:00 BioWare troubles - 50:43  News Spotlight - 1:06:00 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Xbox Developer Direct Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 64:53


    This week, JakeTwitchin joins us to react to last week's Xbox Developer Direct, and Phil Spencer claiming Xbox will support the Switch 2. PLUS WE ANNOUNCED SOMETHING VERY BIG Timecodes Announcing Drop-In Drop-Out - 3:10 What we've been playing - 8:30 Reacting to Xbox's Developer Direct - 19:26 Xbox plans on supporting Switch 2 - 50:12 News Spotlight - 58:57 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Let's Build a PlayStation Hero Shooter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 107:15


    This week, we celebrate 150 episodes with a big PlayStation show. We create our dream rosters for a PlayStation Hero Shooter, and discuss the latest cancellations from Sony's First Party Studios Timecodes Beginning of episode - 00:00 What we're playing - 4:07 PlayStation cancels 2 live service games - 18:12 PlayStation Hero Shooter draft - 29:31 News Spotlight - 1:42:25 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EMERGENCY POD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 77:23


    SWITCH 2 WAS ANNOUNCED. EMERGENCY POD Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Metaphor ReFantazio Spoilercast ft. MrTheHuman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 112:51


    This week, we are doing a full spoilercast for Metaphor ReFantazio with MrTheHuman! We discuss our favorite moments, characters, sequel ideas, and more! Timecodes What we're playing - 5:22 Spoilercast - 21:45 News Spotlight - 1:45:12   Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    2024 Game of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 113:27


    It's time to wrap up 2024 with our official Game of the Year show! And this year, it's a party with  @Cognitive-Clips  ,  @jkgamespodcast ,  @JakeTwitchinPlays ,  @gwtmori , and the triumphant return of our sweet Dumpster Boy! Timecodes Rules - 6:09 Pre-Top 10 - 8:20 10 - 13:10 9 - 18:54 8 - 24:25 7 - 30:32 6 - 35:10 5 - 39:43 4 - 48:36 3 - 55:16 2 - 1:00:40 1 - 1:10:23 Fun facts from everybody's lists - 1:17:20 Fantasy Critic Results - 1:20:35 More fun facts/audience submissions - 1:21:31 Kayla's Top 10 - 1:22:25 Mori's Top 10 - 1:27:46  Patrick's Top 10 - 1:31:32 Kamen's Top 10 - 1:32:42 Jerica's Top 10 - 1:34:40 Jordan's Top 10 - 1:40:00 Jake's Top 83 - 1:43:28 The rest of the list - 1:47:05 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Recapping The Game Awards (ft. Mrthehuman!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 79:31


    This week, Eric aka Mrthehuman comes on the show to recap The Game Awards with us! Timecodes What we're playing/meeting Eric - 4:01 Recapping the winners - 12:00 Recapping the announcements - 25:46 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Thanks for watching!

    Predicting Announcements at The Game Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 77:13


    This week, JakeTwitchin comes on the show to predict the what might be announced at this year's Game Awards! Timecodes What we're playing - 3:12 Predicting announcements at TGA - 18:23  Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 84:27


    This week, Kayla from  @jkgamespodcast  and  @gwtmori  join the show to reminisce about PlayStation's 30th anniversary! We share our favorite games and moments from each generation of Sony's history, and talk about the future of PS5. Also, we share our thoughts on games like Deadlock and Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Timecodes What we're playing - 4:12 PlayStation memories of each generation - 26:02 This Week's Spotlight - 1:18:20 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 87:20


    This week, Jerica from JK! Games! and Jake Twitchin come by to do a full review for Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Plus we share some impressions on other games we've been playing.  Timecodes What we're playing - 2:45 Dragon Age review - 21:15 Early/mid-game spoilers - 55:30 End game spoilers - 1:02:52 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    The Game Awards 2024 Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 109:38


    This week, the nominations for The Game Awards dropped, so  @Cognitive-Clips  swings by to continue the new tradition of predicting who will win! Timecodes What we're playing -  5:50 Predicting winners at The Game Awards - 19:53 This week's spotlight - 1:44:10 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Mass Effect TV Show IS HAPPENING

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 66:05


    This week, we have a ton of games to catch up on, PLUS Mass Effect is officially coming to our TV screens via Amazon, and Timecodes What we're playing -  5:00 Black Ops 6 - 5:10 Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket - 10:50 Halo Infinite Halo 2 Event - 26:00 Dragon Age: The Veilguard - 27:36 Mass Effect TV show confirmed - 38:17 Wolverine loses it's director - 48:30 This week's spotlight - 56:35 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Sony Closes Concord Developer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 63:44


    It's Game of the Year season! It might be too soon, but we know you don't care. Plus, we have some news to cover from Ubisoft and Naughty Dog. Timecodes  What we're playing - 6:57  Firewalk closed by Sony - 26:38 Life is Strange: Double Exposure reviews round-up - 39:52 Dragon Age: The Veilguard reviews round-up - 50:58 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Game Of The Year Already?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 87:49


    It's Game of the Year season! It might be too soon, but we know you don't care. Plus, we have some news to cover from Ubisoft and Naughty Dog. Timecodes  What we're playing - 3:48  Prince of Persia The Lost Crown team disbanded - 35:08 Naughty Dog's new game details - 49:35  Too Soon GOTY - 1:01:10 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Mental Health in Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 92:36


    This week,  @Cognitive-Clips  and  @jkgamespodcast  came by to talk all about mental health in video games. What games have helped us in our own mental health journeys, what games represent mental health well, what do we hope to see from future video games on the subject? Light content warning for discussing mental health  Timecodes  Mental health in video games - 4:05 Comfort food games - 6:45 Struggling to finish games - 30:00 Representation in gaming - 42:12 What we hope to see in games moving forward - 1:03:13 The current state of the industry with representation - 1:19:00 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Nintendo Alarmo + Halo Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 56:15


    This week, we have specials guests GWTMori AND JakeTwitchin on the show to talk all about the hottest alarm clock in gaming, the Nintendo Alarmo. Plus, 343 Industries has a new plan (and studio name) for Halo. Patrick shares his Silent Hill 2 impressions, and the boys talk a little Hamlet.  Timecodes  Playing - 2:43 Alarmo - 20:10 Halo - 30:47 Hamlet - 46:45 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Echoes of Wisdom Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 75:03


    This week, we have special guest  @Cognitive-Clips  to share The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom impressions! Plus, we've been playing The Plucky Squire, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and much more! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  Oceanhorn - 6:50  Star Wars Outlaws - 14:10  The Plucky Squire - 19:40  Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster - 31:07  Metaphor: ReFantazio - 38:05  Zelda Echoes of Wisdom - 46:07   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Astro Bot Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 89:40


    This week, with special guest  @jaketwitchin  , we have our review of Astro Bot on PS5, AND we are reacting to the PS5 Pro Announcement from Sony. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  What we've been playing - 3:22 Astro Bot review - 24:42 PS5 Pro reactions - 49:57   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Star Wars Outlaws & Concord Closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 70:55


    This week, Jerica Hannah from JK! Games! swings by to share her thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws! Plus, we react to the sad news of Concord being shut down by PlayStation. While you're here, give  @jkgamespodcast  a follow! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  What we've been playing - 3:20 Star Wars Outlaws Discussion - 9:42 Concord Closing - 49:12   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Concord Review ft. GWTMori

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 84:34


    This week,  @gwtmori  comes by to give us his full review of Concord! Plus, we have been playing a BUNCH of games since we last chatted. Some new, some old as ****! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  Concord Review - 4:16 What else we've been playing - 46:12   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Unpacking 2024 With Jk! Games! And Cognitive Clips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 79:29


    This week, the whole crew is back together to check back in on our Fantasy Critic League! Except THIS TIME, we are bringing in various badges (with a b) to give out to games we drafted, and maybe some that we didn't. Enjoy! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  Called It! - 11:56 Fumblerooski - 19:42 Save Me Daddy - 35:27 Thanks For Nothing - 48:23 Gimme That - 55:53 DTF - 1:03:29   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    The Last Of Us Season 2 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 79:22


    This week, we are reacting to the newest trailer for The Last Of Us Season 2, AND the new Like a Dragon Yakuza show on Amazon. Plus, Avowed has officially been delayed, so what does that mean for Xbox's rest of 2024? ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  What we're playing - 3:58 Like a Dragon Yakuza reactions - 36:46  TLOU Season 2 reactions - 43:40 Avowed delayed to 2025 - 52:38   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Crafting The Perfect Open World Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 94:18


    This week, we are building our own open world game! By taking various elements of different games in the genre, each of us put together what we think would be the next big event in video games. Want to build your own? These are the categories! Story (not the exact story, unless you want it to be. It can be a story like or comparable to, share the same structure, or just be the vibes of) Combat System World/map/location Characters/NPCs Side Quest (again doesnt have the be exact, can just be structure or vibes) Collectibles Mini games Traversal Aesthetic/graphics "It" factor. A unique thing about the game that sets it apart from other games in the genre (e.g. nemesis system in Shadow of Mordor, base takedowns like Far Cry, etc.) And if you'd like, you can utilize 1 wildcard pick. This would be pulling from 1 singular game that doesn't fall within the open world genre. So maybe you want the story vibes of something like Super Mario 64, or the music from Persona 5. Something that you think would fit so well it doesn't matter it's not technically an open world. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  What we're playing - 5:00 Creating our own open world game - 26:51   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Dungeons of Hinterberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 79:59


    This week, Patrick gushes about Dungeons of Hinterberg, the Halo show has been cancelled, and Humble Games has shut down. Plus, we have a TON of other games we've been playing that we share our thoughts on! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  More College Football 25 - 3:30 Dungeons of Hinterberg - 10:10 Submerged - 26:15 Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League - 31:32 Concord - 49:52 Halo cancelled - 55:56 Humble Games shuttered - 1:05:16   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    College Football 25 & Concord Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 78:15


    This week, we're discussing the long-awaited return of College Football 25, AND we brought on Mori aka twitch.tv/gwtmori from Gamer Actual Podcast to discuss PlahyStation's newest swing, Concord. Plus, we have some new Bioshock details to unpack. ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes     What we've been playing - College Football 25 - Concord beta impressions - New Bioshock details -   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    An Elden Ring TV Show??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 73:15


    This week, we're talking a rumored Elden Ring tv show, the new Resident Evil 9 TBA later this year, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, AND Ubisoft is working on Assassin's Creed remakes ... but which ones?! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes     What we've been playing: 10:20 (Luigi's Mansion 2!) George R.R. Martin talks potential Elden Ring show rumors: 27:02 Resident Evil 9 director revealed: 37:26 Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered sounds awesome: 48:20 Assassin's Creed Remakes incoming: 53:54   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Dr. Disrespect Fired (And Sucks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 80:30


    This week, we're discussing rumors of PS3 games coming to PS5 via emulation, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is APPARENTLY still being developed (with new content coming to the original game's anniversary edition), and Dr. Disrespect has been fired cus he sucks! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes     What we've been playing: 7:11 PS3 emulation coming to PS5?: 32:19 Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary tying into Beyond Good & Evil 2 APPARENTLY: 44:01 Dr. Disrespect has been fired: 56:42   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Nintendo Direct Recap (ZELDA ECHOES OF WISDOM!!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 89:52


    This week, we're recapping the Nintendo Direct, and giving our final thoughts on Summer Game Fest. PLUS, Patrick has a TON of Steam Next Fest Demos to report on that you might want to wishlist! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes     What we've been playing: Dredge - 7:30 Still Wakes The Deep - 13:32 Dungeons of Hinterberg / Flintlock The Siege of Dawn - 18:57 Arranger / Cat Quest 3 - 24:38 I Am Your Beast - 30:40 Nintendo Direct - 33:50 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    SGF + Xbox Showcase Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 121:05


    This week, we're recapping the SGF and Xbox showcases from Summer Game Fest! There are a LOT of games to discuss, so buckle up.  ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes     Summer Game Fest Recap (and a few other smaller showcases): 1:53 Xbox Showcase Recap: 56:10 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Summer Game Fest Predictions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 89:42


    This week, we're discussing the magic of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, the rumor mill is churnin' with Astro Bot news and Resident Evil Remakes, and Call of Duty is coming to Game Pass day 1! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes     What we've been playing: 5:07 State of Play Recap: 19:25 Summer Game Fest Predictions: 31:45 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Astro Bot + Resident Evil Remakes Incoming!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 76:30


    This week, we're discussing the magic of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, the rumor mill is churnin' with Astro Bot news and Resident Evil Remakes, and Call of Duty is coming to Game Pass day 1! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes     Sand Land: 3:56 Hellblade 2 final thoughts & GOTY potential: 11:06  Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door: 15:34 Astro Bot's rumored announcement: 27:31 Resident Evil 0 and Code Veronica getting full remakes: 42:00 Call of Duty Black Ops 6 coming to Game Pass day 1: 57:15 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 75:00


    This week, we're discussing Little Kitty Big City, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2, Sand Land, and Fallout 76. Plus, we discuss how excited we are for Assassin's Creed Shadows! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes   Little Kitty Big City: 7:05 Fallout 76: 11:28 Sand Land: 19:20 Senua's Saga Hellblade 2: 26:16 Reacting to Assassin's Creed Shadows: 54:08 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Thanks for watching!

    Animal Well, Hades 2 (And More!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 63:38


    This week, we are catching up with what we've been playing with special guest Cognitive Clips! ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  Animal Well - 3:27 Hades 2 - 22:16 Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice - 32:57 Tales of Kenzera Zau - 49:26   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Let's Talk About 7's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 66:04


    This week, we talk about No Rest For The Wicked, Tales of Kenzera Zau, Dave the Diver, AND we gotta talk about 7's.  ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  What we're playing - 4:40 Tales of Kenzera Zau - 7:30 Dave the Diver - 12:12 No Rest for the Wicked - 20:35 7's in video games - 37:50   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Fallout Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 59:08


    This week, we are reviewing FALLOUT on Amazon! Plus, we have a final review of Dragon's Dogma 2, and we discuss whether or not Hollow Knight Silksong might be finally getting a release date (spoilers it didn't) ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  What we're playing / Dragon's Dogma 2 final review - 7:25 Fallout is a hit - 31:04 Is Hollow Knight Silksong coming?! (It's not) - 47:40   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Recapping Q1 With Friends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 92:30


    This week, we are joined by JK! Games! And Cognitive Clips to check in on our Fantasy Critic League! We have Q1 to sift through, and our eyes looking forward to the rest of the year. Each of us recaps how our teams are doing so far with what's been released, and what we expect to come with Q2's releases.  ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  Kamen's team's update - 7:25 Jerica's team's update - 18:10 Jordan's team's update - 40:05 Kayla's team's update - 56:50 Patrick's team's update - 1:11:15   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

    Judas Details Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 61:57


    This week, we react to SO many details on Ken Levine's next game JUDAS. Also, Waffle House could be coming to Tekken 8 (LFG), and we have some hopes and dreams for Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC.  ALSO, we are Twitch Affiliates now, so subscribing to our Twitch channel will really help us out to support the podcast!  Timecodes  What we've been playing - 3:25 Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC hopes- 15:35 Waffle House in Tekken 8?! - 25:31 A TON of Judas details revealed - 31:45   Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod  Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z  Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for listening!

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