The Co-op Show

SPOILERS FOR HALO 5 AND HALO 4 WITHIN! We're BACK! This episode is all about Halo 5: Guardians. Let's talk about what we loved about Halo 5, what we wish was different, AND some of the narrative decisions we just can't wrap our heads around. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd

Britt and Jayson talk about their time forcing pathetic monsters to kick the shit out of one another in Pokémon Unite! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 7/21/2021 Genre: MOBA ESRB: E Developer: TIMI Publisher: The Pokémon Company Platforms: Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android Local/Online co-op: Online # of Players: Five per team MSRP: Free w/ microtransactions

This week Britt and Jayson talk about their time sailing the seas, having their ship set on fire, being sank, drinking grog - essentially living the pirate dream in Sea of Thieves! They also chat about A Pirate's Life DLC, the latest adventure and collaboration with Disney. Release date: 3/20/2018 Genre: Action/Adventure ESRB: T Developer: Rare Publisher: Microsoft Studios Platforms: PC and Xbox Local/Online co-op: Online MSRP: $39.99 or available with Game Pass

Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to survive the great outdoors in one of their favorite co-op games, Outward! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 3/26/2019 Genre: Open world fantasy survival RPG ESRB: M Developer: Nine Dots Publisher: Deep Silver Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Stadia Local/Online co-op: Local/Online # of Players: 2 MSRP: $39.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time keeping a real human alive in the game of Parenting! Thank you for your patience as we navigate this new life! Release date: May 19th, 2021 Genre: Sim ESRB: M Blood, strong language Developer: Jayson and Britt Publisher: Britt Platforms: Most if not all platforms Local/Online co-op: Single player and co-op, can be played in single player, but we recommend inviting as many people to your party as possible! MSRP: THOUSANDS

Britt and Jayson talk about their time dungeon crawling in chainmail bikinis in Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 5/7/2021 Genre: Isometric RPG ESRB: T Developer: Interplay Entertainment Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Platforms: Xbox One, Series S/X, PS4/PS5, Switch, PC (later this year) Local/Online co-op: Local # of Players: 2 MSRP: $29.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time taking great (and not so great) photos of wild Pokémon in the New Pokémon Snap! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 4/30/2021 Genre: Simulation/Photography ESRB: E Developer: Bandai Namco Publisher: Nintendo Platforms: Nintendo Switch Local/Online co-op: N/A # of Players: 1 MSRP: $59.99

In this special episode Britt and Jayson talk about the process of choosing which co-op games to play, what compromises they make and what they look for in a co-op game. Thanks Eric for the question! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd

Britt and Jayson talk about their time throwing their guts and converting civilians into zombies in Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse (remaster)! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 3/16/21 Genre: 3rd Person Action ESRB: M Developer: Aspyr Publisher: Aspyr Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC, Switch Local/Online co-op: Local # of Players: 1-2 MSRP: $19.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time being a two-headed noodly dog in the adorable platformer, PHOGS! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 12/3/2020 Genre: Co-op Puzzle/Platformer ESRB: E Developer: Bit Loom Games Publisher: Coatsink Platforms: Switch, Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC, Stadia Local/Online co-op: Local/Online # of Players: 1-2 MSRP: $24.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time exploring the world of Enoch (and dealing with pants that pass gas) in Outriders! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: April 1st, 2021 Genre: 3rd Person RPG Shooter ESRB: M Developer: People Can Fly Publisher: Square Enix Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC Local/Online co-op: Online # of Players: 1-3 MSRP: $59.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to understand the wild world of Balan Wonderworld. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: March 26th, 2021 Genre: Platforming ESRB: E10+ Developer: Arzest & Balan Company Publisher: Square Enix Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC, Switch Local/Online co-op: Local # of Players: 2 MSRP: $59.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to save the relationship of a clay and wooden doll in the excellent co-op game, It Takes Two! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: March 26th, 2021 Genre: Action/Adventure/Platforming ESRB: T Developer: Hazelight Studios Publisher: EA Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC Local/Online co-op: Online/Local # of Players: 2 MSRP: $39.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to escape a medieval castle – and a phantom?! - in We Were Here! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 2017, 2019, 2021 Genre: Adventure ESRB: E10+ Developer: Total Mayhem games Publisher: Total Mayhem games Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, PC Local/Online co-op: Online # of Players: 2 MSRP: $4.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their short, but very memorable, time making tea, scones and fixing spaceships in 39 Days to Mars! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 2/7/2021 Genre: Adventure/Puzzle ESRB: E Developer: It's Anecdotal Publisher: It's Anecdotal Platforms: Xbox One/S/X, PS4/PS5, Switch, PC Local/Online co-op: Local # of Players: 1-2 MSRP: $14.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time hoarding gems, riding around in the mouths of toads and throwing skulls in Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 2/23/2021 Genre: Action/Adventure/RPG Roguelite ESRB: E10+ Developer: Heliocentric Studios Publisher: Team 17 Platforms: Nintendo Switch & PC Local/Online co-op: Local and Online # of Players: 1-4 MSRP: $19.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time solving relationship woes this special preview episode of Hazelight Studio's latest game, It Takes Two! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 3/26/2021 Genre: Action/Adventure Platformer Developer: Hazelight Studios Publisher: EA Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X Local/Online co-op: 2-player local or online MSRP: $39.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time almost rage-quitting and running around in their underwear in Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection. Thank you Capcom for the review copy! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 2/25/2021 Genre: Action Platformer ESRB: E Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Platforms: Nintendo Switch Local/Online co-op: 2-player local # of Players: 1-2 MSRP: $29.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their platforming and pussyfooting around in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 2/12/2020 Genre: Platformer ESRB: E Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Platforms: Nintendo Switch Local/Online co-op: Super Mario 3D World: Up to four players local, online, or a combination of both/Bowser's Fury: Local co-op with one other person ONLY # of Players: 1-4 depending on mode MSRP: $59.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time wobbling about in Human Fall Flat! They talk about what makes this game one of their absolute favorites, and why it's so effin' hilarious. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 2016-2020 Genre: Platform/Puzzle ESRB: E Developer: No Brakes Games Publisher: Curve Digital Platforms: PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, iOS, Android, Stadia Local/Online co-op: Local/Online # of Players: 2 Local, 8 Online (16 on Stadia) MSRP: $14.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time trying to be sneaky squirrels in Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima DLC, Ghost of Tsushima Legends. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 10/16/2020 Genre: Multiplayer Action/Adventure/Stealth ESRB: M Developer: Sucker Punch Productions Publisher: Sony Platforms: PS4, PS5 Local/Online co-op: Online Only # of Players: 2-4 MSRP: Free DLC for Ghost of Tsushima

Britt and Jayson talk about their time catching, training and evolving Temtem in Crema Games' take on the creature collecting genre. They chat about what Crema has done differently than that other creature collecting game, and how they hope it'll push the genre forward. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 12/8/2020 (PS5 early access) Genre: MMORPG/Creature-Collection ESRB: E Developer: Crema Games Publisher: Humble Games Platforms: Steam, PS5 Local/Online co-op: Online Only # of Players: 2 MSRP: $39.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time hack ‘n slashing in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity! They chat about their favorite characters, the grind for Korok seeds, fancy armor and more. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: 11/20/2020 Genre: Hack ‘n Slash ESRB: T Developer: Omega Force Publisher: Nintendo Platforms: Nintendo Switch Local/Online co-op: Local only # of Players: 2 MSRP: $59.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time adventuring together in Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access, from flinging poor gnomes across vast areas to accidentally squishing each other with gigantic boulders. *Baldur's Gate 3 early access provided by Larian Studios Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: Early access: 10/6/2020 Review copy: Yes. Thank you Larian! Genre: Adventure/RPG/Strategy ESRB: M (blood/gore, nudity, sexual content, violence, strong language) Developer: Larian Studios Publisher: Larian Studios Platforms: Steam, Stadia, GOG Local/Online co-op: 4 player online, two player local coming during EA MSRP: 59.99

Britt and Jayson chat about their time greatly inconveniencing folks together in Untitled Goose Game! Release date: 2019, FREE co-op update 9/23/2020 Genre: Puzzle ESRB: E Developer: House House Publisher: Panic Platforms: Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Game Store Local/Online co-op: Local only # of Players: 2 Game Pass/PSN: Game Pass MSRP: $19.99 Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd

Britt and Jayson talk about one of their favorite co-op games, Kalimba, AKA "The Relationship Test Game." Get in touch! contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Release date: December 17, 2014 Genre: Puzzle/platformer ESRB: E Developer: Press Play (now Flashbulb games) Publisher: Microsoft Studios Platforms: Xbox One, Windows, iOS Local/Online co-op: Local only (iOS co-op on iPad only) # of Players: 2 MSRP: $9.99 Xbox/PC or $3.99 (iOS)

Britt and Jayson talk about their time kicking ass in Marvel's Avengers, including what missions they like (and what could change), which platform you might consider playing on (those dang exclusives), favorite characters and more! Thank you Square Enix for the review code. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd

Britt and Jayson talk about their hilarious time with the crazy co-op platformer, Struggling! Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd Genre: Indie platformer/puzzle/strategy ESRB: T (Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence) Developer: Chasing Rats Publisher: Frontier Platforms: PC and Nintendo Switch Local/Online co-op: Local only (Remote play together on PC) # of Players: Single player, or up to 2 Release date: August 27th, 2020 MSRP: $14.99

In this episode of The Co-op Show Britt & Jayson talk about their hands-on time with Battletoads! They discuss the combat, some of those wild mini-games and that crazy Act III. Get in touch: contact@coopshow.com www.coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: @blondenerd ESRB: E-10+ Genre: Beat ‘em up Developer: Dlala Studios Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Platforms: Windows, Steam, Xbox One Local/Online co-op: Local only (up to 3 players) Release date: August 20th, 2020 Game Pass/PSN: Gamepass MSRP: $19.99

Britt and Jayson talk about their time with Heroes of Hammerwatch, a rogue-lite action/adventure game from Crackshell. Email us! contact@coopshow.com Find Britt on Twitter: twitter.com/blondenerd ESRB: T Genre: Rogue-lite action-adventure Developer: Crackshell Publisher: Crackshell, Surefire.Games Platforms: Steam, Switch, Xbox (PS is coming) Local/Online co-op: Online only PVE/PVP: PVE Release date: July 2020 (console) 3/1/2018 (Steam) Game Pass/PSN: N/A MSRP: $19.99