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Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 318: Tokyo Story Released 28 May 2025 For this episode, we watched the 1953 Japanese classic Tokyo Story, directed by Yasujirō Ozu from a screenplay by Ozu and his frequent collaborator Kogo Noda. This film came in at number 4 on the most recent Sight & Sound critics poll and has often featured in the poll's upper reaches as well as making strong showings in many other greatest-films-of-all-time lists. It has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 100/100 on Metacritic. Influential Storytelling thesis https://gensoken.toyo.ac.jp/japanese-society-and-culture/vol3/iss1/2/ 16 Postcodes https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655309 https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/oscars-viewing-requirement-loopholes-1236380799/ BEST PICK – the book is available now from all the usual places, and the paperback is out now. From the publisher https://tinyurl.com/best-pick-book-rowman UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3zFNATI US Amazon https://www.amzn.com/1538163101 UK bookstore https://www.waterstones.com/book/9781538163108 US bookstore https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/best-pick-john-dorney/1139956434 Audio book https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Best-Pick-Audiobook/B09SBMX1V4 To send in your questions, comments, thoughts and ideas, you can join our Facebook group, email us on bestpickpod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky. You can also visit our website at https://bestpickpod.com and sign up to our mailing list to get notified as soon as a new episode is released. Just follow this link: http://eepurl.com/dbHO3n. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to help us to continue to make it, you can now support us on Patreon for as little as £2.50 per month, but please be aware that future releases will continue to be sporadic.  

We each rank our TOP 5 first-person shooters of all time in addition to looking at Metacritic's list of best FPS games ever made. Then we play a few rounds of 20 questions before talking a little more about DOOM: The Dark Ages, Bionic Bay, and all the silly sim games.VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or SpotifyAUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

Os CLÁSSICOS SQLVS tão de volta para celebrar o aniversário de 10 anos de um dos filmes mais revolucionários, explosivos e inovadores das últimas décadas, que levou pra casa 6 Oscars e que até hoje gera suspiros e calafrios na cinefilia mundial.::MAD MAX: FURY ROADação, aventura, pós-apocalipseOnde assistir: MaxAvaliação imdB: 8.1/10Avaliação Metacritic: 90/100Avaliação Letterboxd: 4.2/5Avaliação Rotten

Et af årets bedste spil?Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 er et turbaseret RPG-spil, og selvom det ikke er et officielt JRPG, er det kraftigt inspireret af netop den genre – særligt de klassiske Final Fantasy-spil.Årsagen til, at Clair Obscur ikke er et officielt JRPG, skyldes, at udvikleren er fra Frankrig. Spillet er nemlig udviklet af franske Sandfall Interactive og udgivet af Kepler Interactive, som har base i London. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 er tilmed Sandfall Interactives første spil, og studiet består af et meget lille hold på omkring 30 udviklere. Og hvilket debutspil! Spillet har lige nu en score på 92 på Metacritic, er kaldt et af årets bedste spil, og på bare 12 dage har det solgt mere end 2 mio. eksemplarer – på trods af at det er tilgængeligt på Xbox Game Pass. Spillet er så stor en succes, at den franske præsident har været ude og rose studiet bag. Men kan det nu også være så godt, som folk siger?I denne episode deltager Lau Eskildsen, Morten Vilstrup Pedersen, Janus Hasseriis og Morten Urup.Tusind tak, fordi du lytter med!

Thank you to Raycon for sponsoring this video! Go to http://www.BuyRaycon.com/KitAndKrysta to get 15% off sitewide! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Hello and welcome to episode 169 of the Kit & Krysta Podcast! Today we'll be predicting everything about the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. We'll be sharing what we think will be the big headlines, how the sales will go, what the Metacritic scores are for the launch games and if we think there will be any surprises at launch. We also have a massive news section where we'll be talking about the new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, the Xbox price increases and so much more. We wrap it all up with some great questions from our Patreon family. All this and much more is coming right up! 0:00 - What's going to happen on June 5?? 8:32 - Predicting the Nintendo Switch 2 launch 1:09:02 - Games we're playing 1:34:51 - News news news (GTA6 delay and new trailer, Xbox price increases, Polygon and Giant Bomb's uncertain future, Chrono Trigger remake coming?) 1:53:33 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers Patreon Shout-outs! - All Hail the Final Boss - Aaron Hash - Ben Eichorn, MaruMayhem, Eigenverse, KissMyFlapjack, Mike Chin, Roy Eschke, Switchingitup_, vgmlife, Link The Hero of Winds, Angela Bycroft and her pig Molly, Thomas O'Rourke, Kyle LeBoeuf, Roberto Nieves, Fredrik Ulf Konradsson, Andrew Youhas, Chilly, Simon, krashuri, Master Discord, Ash, Ajay Kudlass, Fortygig, Travis Torline, EchoLadair, That'sSoOLANELL, MSMPokegamer, Cameron, Rburns, Aigami, Kitt 10K Follow Us! https://www.patreon.com/kitandkrysta https://twitter.com/kitandkrysta https://www.tiktok.com/@kitandkrysta https://www.instagram.com/kitandkrysta/ http://www.facebook.com/kitandkrysta/ https://bsky.app/profile/kitandkrysta.bsky.social -Kit & Krysta

The Nintendo Switch 2 has sent shockwaves through the gaming community with pre-orders finally going live—and what a wild ride it's been! We break down every aspect of this momentous gaming event, from the surprisingly manageable online queues to the lightning-fast sellouts.Unlike the nightmare scenarios of PS5 and graphics card launches past, Nintendo seems to have learned valuable lessons. While still chaotic, the implementation of virtual queuing systems and staggered release windows created what we're calling "five times easier than the PS5 launch and 50 times easier than any 50-series cards launch." We share our personal triumphs in securing our consoles and analyze how each major retailer handled the unprecedented demand.The episode dives deep into what's coming for Switch 2 owners at launch, with particular attention to the impressive technical capabilities being showcased by games like Cyberpunk 2077. Using NVIDIA's DLSS technology, the Switch 2 demonstrates significant horsepower that opens exciting possibilities for third-party support. However, we raise concerns about the growing trend of physical releases containing merely download codes rather than actual game cartridges.While celebrating Nintendo's hardware achievements, we spotlight Clear Obscure: Expedition 33, the surprise hit that's sold 500,000 copies in its first day while maintaining a stellar 92 Metacritic score. This turn-based adventure with Persona-like elements has captured our hearts with Send a Text Message to The Game Junction Podcast we may read live!NYXI Gaming - NYXI Wizard GameCube Wireless Joy-pad for Nintendo Switch. Use code "gamejunction" for 10% off!PWRUP Grip 2Use code "GameJunction" for 10% off.Launch Your Own Podcast Now - BuzzsproutStart for FREE with our affiliate link.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLive on YouTube, TikTok, & Twitch Fridays @ 8 PM EST YouTube Channels @GameJunctionMedia @BrandonHurlesYT @TheJunctionNetwork All Socials: https://linktr.ee/GameJunctionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GameJunctionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GameJunctionMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GameJunctionMediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamejunctionTeespring: https://my-store-dcccac.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/GameJunctionMediaBonfire Merch: ...

O hype do momento do tu-dum não poderia ficar sem um episódio todinho seu! Falamos sobre a 1a temporada de "O Eternauta", traçamos paralelos com a HQ seminal do final dos anos 50 e aproveitamos para tietar aquele que é, indiscutivelmente, o maior argentino vivo. ::EL ETERNAUTAsci-fi, dramaOnde assistir: NetflixAvaliação imdB: 7.7/10Avaliação Metacritic: 72/100Avaliação Letterboxd: 4/5Avaliação Rotten

Pixel Perfect Videojuegos, el programa de radio de ninguna radio, presenta el episodio 107 (07/05/2025). ¡Estamos en YouTube (@elpixelpodcast), TikTok, Spotify y Patreon (audio en 320kbps antes que nadie)! Agradecemos a nuestra pedazo de comunidad y damos la bienvenida a los nuevos patreons Carlos García Grancha y Pablo Fernández Cano. ¡Suscríbete y activa la campanita!Este podcast es muy especial, ya que contamos con un invitado de lujo: Raffa Valencia de Rejugando Podcast, con el que hablamos de su historia en el mundo de los videojuegos, y además, nos ayuda a repasar las noticias de actualidad.En Lo Más Fresco arrancamos con la noticia que ha dejado a medio mundo en shock: GTA 6 se retrasa a mayo de 2026. Rockstar prioriza la calidad sobre las prisas, pero el dolor es real. Eso sí, tras darnos un azotito de realidad, también nos da un regalito: compartimos y comentamos el segundo tráiler, capturado en PS5, donde se muestra un Vice City hiperdetallado con Jason y Lucia, NPCs con IA revolucionaria y un humor más ácido que nunca. ¿Lo mejor? Un mundo abierto sin pantallas de carga y parodias de redes sociales que prometen memes eternos. Eso sí: a saber qué precio lo sacan, y la espera hasta 2026 han dejado a la comunidad dividida entre la paciencia y la desesperación.Por otro lado, en Made in Japan viajamos a Retro Barna junto a Raffa Valencia que ha sido parte activa del evento. En Retro Barna se han reunido a leyendas como John Romero, uno de los creadores de Doom. También había zonas para probar clásicos de la época del 8086, Spectrum, Amstrad, e incluso torneos de Street Fighter 6 y hasta un karaoke temático, el ambiente fue una mezcla de nostalgia y locura. Para ello, también han colaborado gente como José Luis Sanz de Hecon con Pixels, Daniel Quesada de Hobby Consolas, Andreu de RM30, y Xavi de Ms-Dos Club.Como siempre, noticias de toda la actualidad: La industria vuelve a sorprendernos con Xbox subiendo precios de consolas y mandos (Series X a 600€), una jugada criticada tras caer sus ventas un 45%. Pero no todo es oscuridad: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brilla como el juego revelación del año (9.2 en Metacritic) y llega a Game Pass junto a Doom: The Dark Ages. Mientras, Gears of War Reloaded pierde su exclusividad y aterriza en PS5, y una filtración revela la ASUS ROG Ally "Xbox Edition", una portátil con Windows 11 y botón dedicado para Game Pass. En Switch 2, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition confirma nuevas clases exclusivas, y muchas noticias más.Y para terminar, en Quemando Controles Raffa nos comparte exclusivas, como que ha podido jugar al nuevo Doom mientras que Nacho ya ha acabado con Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, ¡épico!, mientras Dani revive el terror de Resident Evil 7 y la velocidad de Mirror's Edge. Como siempre, cerramos leyendo vuestros comentarios y reaccionando en directo. ¡Gracias a los patreons, y a nuestra comunidad, y a todos los que hacéis posible este programa! Nos vemos en el episodio 108.Músicas: eFootball, Cyberpunk 207, Comix Zone, FIFA 21, Panzer Dragoon, Donkey Kong Country

Estamos de volta para debater a mais nova aposta do MCU, que ao se propor ir para o divã e reduzir os multiversos para uma proposta mais palpável (e humana), vem colhendo elogios de público e crítica. Mas será que passou pelo crivo do #SQLVS?::THUNDERBOLTS*ação, aventura, drama, comédiaOnde assistir: salas de cinemaAvaliação imdB: 7.7/10Avaliação Metacritic: 68/100Avaliação Letterboxd: 3.8/5Avaliação Rotten

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just embarrassed all of AAA gaming with incredible sales and the highest Metacritic score of all time -- OF ALL TIME -- for a video game. Adding salt to the wound is the fact that the director came from Ubisoft, and quit because he was "bored" and tied down by the red tape of that company. OOF. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

In dieser nostalgischen Folge reisen Sandra, Basti, Florian und Tony zurück ins Jahr 2006 – ein echtes Highlight für Gaming-Fans! Gemeinsam werfen sie einen Blick auf die Top 10 der bestbewerteten Spiele laut Metacritic und plaudern danach ganz entspannt über ihre persönlichen Lieblingsspiele aus dem Jahr – natürlich inklusive der Metascores. Ob Klassiker, Geheimtipps oder kleine Gaming-Überraschungen – hier ist für alle was dabei! Also schnappt euch ein Getränk eurer Wahl, lehnt euch zurück und kommt mit auf eine Zeitreise durch eines der spannendsten Spiele-Jahre! Wichtige Links: Unsere Empfehlungen: picks.couchgrindsgitarren.de Kurzgeschichten von Dan: https://buymeacoffee.com/danborowitzki Barkeeperin: Anke Haas (https://ankehaas.de/sprecherin/) Unsere Lieblingsbar Va-11 Hall-A: https://waifubartending.com/

Min 5: THUMBERBOLTS: Marvel encuentra pandilla random para remontar Después de años salvando (y a veces arruinando) el mundo, el Universo Marvel pone el foco en los que siempre quedaron al margen: los antihéroes, los que cargan con cicatrices, errores y secretos. Thunderbolts reúne a un grupo de personajes rotos —Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko) y U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell)— Todos son reclutados por la directora de la CIA, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), para llevar a cabo misiones encubiertas. Sin embargo, pronto descubren que han sido manipulados y se ven obligados a unirse para enfrentar una amenaza mayor. La crítica ha recibido el golpe de efecto de Marvel de buen grado y ha destacado su enfoque más cercano y emocional en comparación con entregas anteriores del UCM. En Rotten Tomatoes, la película cuenta con un 88% de aprobación, y en Metacritic, una puntuación de 68 sobre 100, indicando críticas favorables. Thumberbolts sale del Filtro Luchini con un meritorio notable. NOTA EDC: 3 estrellas MIN 18: LA BUENA LETRA: Masterclass de Loreto Mauleón La directora Celia Rico Clavellino lleva al cine la aclamada novela de Rafael Chirbes y con una más que buena aceptación por parte de la crítica. La película se centra en Ana (interpretada por Loreto Mauleón), una mujer que sobrevive con esfuerzo en un entorno marcado por la carencia, el silencio y la represión. La narrativa también explora las secuelas psicológicas de la guerra a través de Tomás y Antonio (Roger Casamajor y Enric Auquer), hermanos cuyo intento de reconstruirse tras la derrota revela profundas heridas y contradicciones. Para nuestros críticos se convierte sin duda en la película de la semana y en una de las cintas españolas del año. NOTA EDC: 4 estrellas Min 27: BIENVENIDO A LA MONTAÑA: La fórmula infalible Comedia italiana dirigida por Riccardo Milani, protagonizada por Antonio Albanese y Virginia Raffaele y que llega a España tras arrasar en la taquilla italiana. Un veterano profesor romano, logra que lo trasladen a una pequeña escuela rural en el Parque Nacional de los Abruzos. Gracias a la subdirectora Agnese y a sus nuevos alumnos, se integra rápidamente en la comunidad. Sin embargo, cuando todo parece ir bien, se anuncia el cierre inminente de la escuela por falta de inscripciones. Michele y sus compañeros emprenden una carrera contrarreloj para evitar el cierre y mantener viva la escuela. NOTA EDC: 3 estrellas Min 29: RITOS OCULTOS: Folk Horror con sello british Ritos ocultos ofrece una exploración del terror rural y las creencias ancestrales en una comunidad cerrada. Aunque presenta una ambientación lograda y actuaciones destacadas, su narrativa convencional puede no satisfacer a quienes buscan una propuesta más innovadora dentro del género. NOTA EDC: 2,5 estrellas Min 34: L'histoire de Souleymane L'histoire de Souleymane, dirigida por Boris Lojkine, es una película francesa de 2024 que ofrece una mirada intensa y realista sobre la vida de los inmigrantes en Francia. La historia sigue a Souleymane, un joven guineano sin papeles que trabaja como repartidor en bicicleta por las calles de París mientras se prepara para su entrevista de solicitud de asilo. Durante dos días, la película muestra su lucha por memorizar una historia ficticia que le permita obtener la residencia legal, reflejando las dificultades y la precariedad que enfrentan muchos inmigrantes en situaciones similares. NOTA EDC: 4 estrellas MIN 36: SEPTEMBER SAYS Debut como directora de la actriz franco-griega Ariane Labed, es una inquietante exploración de los lazos fraternales y la identidad femenina, ambientada en la costa irlandesa. Basada en la novela Hermanas de Daisy Johnson, la película narra la historia de July y September, dos adolescentes que, tras un incidente escolar, se refugian con su madre en una casa aislada. Allí, su relación simbiótica y cargada de rituales se ve desafiada por el despertar sexual y la irrupción de traumas familiares. NOTA EDC: 3 estrellas Min 37: LA PELÍCULA DE TU VIDA, CON JUAN SOLO En este nuevo capítulo de “Estamos de Cine” abrimos una línea directa con Guadalajara para hablar con alguien muy especial. Él es periodista, uno de los mejores paladares musicales de nuestro país y una de esas voces que ya forman parte de la familia de Radio Castilla-La Mancha. De hecho, cada sábado toma el testigo de este programa con su espacio "Solo con música". Sí, hablamos de Juan Solo, que hoy nos confiesa qué película ha sido clave en su vida. Y ojo, porque su nombre artístico ya nos da una pista clara Min 39: ESPECIAL BSO EL PAPA EN EL CINE Y en esta semana especial de precónclave, colocaremos el diván de las bandas sonoras en el corazón del Vaticano. Si te digo que Ángel Luque nos trae una selección de bandas sonoras vinculadas a la figura dle Papa en el Cine, seguro que te vienen varios títulos obligatorios: desde la propia Cónclave, hasta Las sandalias del pescador, pasando por los Dos Papas o el Tormento y el Éxtasis. Conjunción de talentos para revestir con música de cine la inminente elección del nuevo Pontífice.

Few genres of game have been through the wringer of public opinion quite so much as the humble Japanese RPG, or JRPG, if you prefer. It wasn't that long ago when a game could expect to lose a fair chunk of Metacritic score if it featured turn-based combat or - horror of horrors - had an anime aesthetic.

Adentramos as muitas camadas de uma minissérie que diverte, informa e machuca com um nível de sinceridade e maturidade que poucas vezes vemos por aí. E que, também por isso, pouca gente vai se propor a debater.::DYING FOR SEXdrama, comédiaOnde assistir: Disney+Avaliação imdB: 7.5/10Avaliação Metacritic: 82/100Avaliação Letterboxd: 4.1/5Avaliação Rotten

Sean and Amanda briefly react to some Oscars news, including a rule requiring Academy members to watch the movies and the details surrounding the new Casting and Achievement in Stunt Design award (1:34). Then, for the first time, they play the Summer Movie Preview Game, in which they predict the box office and Metacritic score for every major summer movie release in 2025 (16:27). Later, Sean is joined by Adam Nayman to give a brief “state of the movies” before discussing David Cronenberg's newest body horror film, ‘The Shrouds.' They talk about its complicated and moving portrayal of grief, praise Vincent Cassel for his excellent performance, and create a “Cronenberg starter pack” for those who aren't very familiar with the director's filmography (1:25:06). Finally, Sean is joined by the great David Cronenberg to discuss ‘The Shrouds.' They talk about his decision to cast Cassel in an unusual and challenging role, why he hates shooting on film and would never return, and his long-term creative collaboration with composer Howard Shore (2:06:43). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: David Cronenberg and Adam Nayman Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time Stamps:00:00:00 Community Guest Intros00:05:00 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Scores BIG On BOTH Metacritic and OpenCritic 00:37:00 Let's Talk About Xbox Game Pass, Has It OFFICIALLY, become a "Must Have" Service For EVERY GAMER?01:24:00 Outros and Special Message to the Community

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It's official — Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm this August. After years of speculation and conflicting public statements, the longtime producer will be transitioning out of the role sooner than expected. But what does this mean for the future of Star Wars? And who might be next in line to take the reins? Kristian Harloff dives into the details, potential successors like Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck, and what this move signals for the franchise. Also on today's packed show:

A guerra de consoles acabou, mas será que estamos vendo o início da guerra dos portáteis? Depois do Nintendo Switch 2 e do Xbox portátil do Phil Spencer, rumores sobre uma versão portátil do PlayStation 6 rodando jogos de PS5 começaram a aparecer. E agora? Tem também o jogo com a maior nota no Metacritic em 2025, Xbox escondendo o ouro e muito mais!Se liga no que o Flow Games News vem trazer para hoje!⚡

The council takes some time today to go over the best indies of Q1, both according to Metacritic score as well as personal standouts! Let us know what your favorites have been so far in the comments. Follow everyone at:@miketowndrow.bsky.social@gameonysus.bsky.social@kimchica.bsky.social@theindieinformer.bsky.social@theindiecouncil.com

Alex and Luke Talk BalatroIn this episode, Alex and Luke go all-in on Balatro, the breakout roguelike deck-builder that's equal parts poker, chaos, and obsession. Developed by LocalThunk and released in early 2024, Balatro blends classic card game mechanics with deck-breaking combos, jokers with wild effects, and a vibe that's one part casino fever dream, one part endless strategy loop.At the time of this recording, Balatro holds a Metacritic score of 90, and according to HowLongToBeat, you can complete the game in 7 hours—but good luck stopping. This game sinks its teeth in fast and doesn't let go.Both Alex and Luke played on their Steam Decks, chasing multipliers, unlocking jokers, and debating the most degenerate combos they could get away with. Join them as they unpack what makes Balatro feel so addicting, how it slots into the growing roguelike canon, and why it's been living rent-free in their brains.This episode is unofficially brought to you in part by Slides.Send us a Text Message! We'll respond on our next episode!Support the show​​Visit us at LowFiveGaming.com.Join the Low Five Discord!Email us at hello@lowfivegaming.com.Theme music is by AJ Norman. Design assets were created by Studio Day Job.Low Five Gaming is a Studio Low Five Production.

Whilst Sunny is away in Japan, here is another free episode of our Patreon exclusive show PSXtra. Sunny and Alex list their games for the Metacritic draft for 2025.

The gang attempts Andrew's game of Metacritic ABCs.

Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast returns for an all-new episode! The Lost Records Journal co-hosts Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt are back to talk all of the latest news around Don't Nod Entertainment, Deck Nine, Square Enix and the Life Is Strange series.Timestamps:00:00 -- Introduction00:14 -- Pre-podcast natter: Adam has completed his move across the States; plus, Adnan and Adam talk about the StrangeCast podcast chat with former Deck Nine developer Baqir Shah04:19 -- Deck Nine asked for ‘Social Impact' award back from former developers after Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's win at the Game Developers Choice Awards 202527:45 -- Adnan and Adam discuss Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's nomination in the ‘Public Service & Social Impact' category at the Webby Awards; Adam finally snaps about Double Exposure and Square Enix40:27 -- Studio Tolima's Koira, which is published by Don't Nod Entertainment, is out now; Adnan and Adam chat about Koira's release, including the review scores and its Metacritic consensus (at the time of recording)48:44 -- Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not writer Zoe Thorogood reveals that she never received the Life Is Strange comics that she ordered52:06 -- Adnan and Adam react to dj2 Entertainment co-founder and producer Dmitri M Johnson insisting that the Life Is Strange TV show has not been shelved; is the TV adaptation from Legendary Television and dj2 Entertainment about to surface?01:05:42 -- Deck Nine – the Colorado-based studio behind projects like Life Is Strange: True Colors, The Expanse: A Telltale Series and Life Is Strange: Before the Storm – has turned 28 years old01:07:57 -- Rosiee Thor responds to Life Is Strange fans asking for more prose novels in the series after the release of Life Is Strange: Steph's Story in 202301:11:38 -- Miscellaneous news: Life Is Strange Episode 2: Out of Time's 10th anniversary and Don't Nod's stock hits a 52-week low amid market turbulence in the world01:15:43 -- Comment from the listener! (Thanks, @Bluejaythesamuri!

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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this Notorious Mass Effect segment, Analytic Dreamz explores Split Fiction, a third-person co-op action-adventure from Hazelight Studios. Launched March 6, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, it follows rival writers Mio and Zoe navigating sci-fi and fantasy worlds. With 2 million copies sold in its first week and a 91/100 on Metacritic and OpenCritic, Analytic Dreamz highlights its dynamic world-switching, Friend's Pass co-op, and Hollywood adaptation buzz. A critical and commercial hit, Split Fiction sets the stage for a potential franchise.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠ Notorious Mass Effect, hosted by Analytic Dreamz, dives into Assassin's Creed Shadows in this segment. Explore Ubisoft Quebec's action RPG set in feudal Japan, featuring shinobi Naoe and samurai Yasuke. With over 2 million day-two players and a peak of 64,825 concurrent Steam users, Shadows boasts the series' second-best launch. Analytic Dreamz unpacks gameplay highlights like stealth mechanics and seasonal world dynamics, alongside controversies over Yasuke's depiction and shrine scenes. From an 82/100 Metacritic score to a $250M budget, get key stats and insights on Ubisoft's latest hit.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

IT'S TIME TO D-D-D-D-D-D-D-SLOWLY PROGRESS TOWARDS THE ENEMY BASE!In this month's bonus episode Jared, Ky, and Ben are joined by Aaron to continue their series playing the worst-rated GameCube games on Metacritic. This month; Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom! A spin on the Yu-Gi-Oh! you know and love, with RTS mechanics and a quasi-3D environment for you to very slowly travel around!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PSTIntro and outro music is done by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boqeh.bandcamp.com⁠⁠Music: Ambush! (Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom)

fWotD Episode 2881: Flotilla (video game) Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 25 March 2025 is Flotilla (video game).Flotilla is a 2010 turn-based strategy space combat video game developed by Brendon Chung's studio, Blendo Games. The game was released in March 2010 on Steam for Microsoft Windows and on Xbox Live Indie Games for the Xbox 360. Flotilla was designed with Microsoft's XNA tools, and its development was influenced by animals as well as board games such as Axis and Allies and Arkham Horror. The game takes the player in an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy.Chung began developing Flotilla immediately after the closure of Pandemic Studios, where he had worked as a designer. The new game used assets imported from Chung's early space combat prototype, Space Piñata. Flotilla incorporates several pieces of classical music in its score, such as Chopin's "Raindrop" prelude. It received mixed reviews from video game media outlets, scoring 72 out of 100 on review aggregate website Metacritic, and was included in Mike Rose's book 250 Indie Games You Must Play.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:13 UTC on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Flotilla (video game) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Aditi.

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It's the 300th episode of Get Played! To celebrate the momentous occasion Heather, Nick and Matt take a look at Metacritic's top 300 games. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed. Follow us on social media @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back catalogue including How Did This Get Played? and our Premium DLC episodes and our exclusive show Get Anime'd where we're currently watching Gurren Lagann go to patreon.com/getplayed. Join us on our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/getplayed Wanna leave us a voicemail? Call 616-2-PLAYED (616-275-2933) or write us an email at getplayedpod@gmail.com Advertise on Get Played via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Alex and Luke Talk Elden Ring.In this episode, Alex and Luke finally tackle Elden Ring, FromSoftware's 2022 open-world epic that took the gaming world by storm. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with worldbuilding contributions from George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring expands the Soulsborne formula into a sprawling, unforgiving landscape—the Lands Between—where death is certain, but victory is oh so sweet. At the time of this recording, Elden Ring holds a Metacritic score of 96, solidifying its place as one of the highest-rated games of all time. According to HowLongToBeat, a standard playthrough takes around 60 hours (a complete and utter lie), while completionists can expect well over 134+ hours of brutal bosses, deep lore, and relentless challenge. Both Alex and Luke played on Xbox Series X, comparing notes on their builds, the moments that broke them, and the bosses that left them questioning their life choices. From first steps into Limgrave to taking down some of Elden Ring's most infamous enemies, they share their highs, lows, and what makes this game such a landmark title. This episode is unofficially brought to you in part by Banging with the Bros. Send us a Text Message! We'll respond on our next episode!Support the show​​Visit us at LowFiveGaming.com.Join the Low Five Discord!Email us at hello@lowfivegaming.com.Theme music is by AJ Norman. Design assets were created by Studio Day Job.Low Five Gaming is a Studio Low Five Production.

Nesse episódio, Bruno Carvalho, Edu Aurrai, Felipe Mesquita e Rodrigo Cunha falam sobre os anúncios (???) da SquareEnix para a celebração do aniversário de 30 anos de Chrono Trigger; a venda da Niantic, desenvolvedora e publicadora de Pokémon GO, para uma empresa do fundo de investimento do governo da Arábia Saudita; as "homenagens" de Hideo Kojima a Metal Gear Solid no mais novo trailer de Death Stranding 2; e muito mais.Quer conferir como é a gravação do programa? Então aparece lá na live! Todas as quartas-feiras, a partir das 18h30, no nosso canal do YouTube! Duração: 143 min Comentados: SPLIT FICTION - Parte 1 | Coop com Evandro de Freitas e Felipe Mesquita Ranking dos melhores do Metacritic de 2024 Imagem comentada pelo Felipe de Threads of Time No Rest for the Wicked - Wicked Inside Showcase - The Breach COMPRE O MARS 2120, METROIDVANIA BRASILEIRO: PC (STEAM) PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 5 XBOX ONE, XBOX SERIES S|X NINTENDO SWITCH Vídeos: Nacon Connect 2025 Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns – Official T-1000 Gameplay Trailer The Last Of Us - Temporada 2 | Trailer Legendado Oficial DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | Pre-Order Trailer

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Welcome to episode 53 of Shack Together! We're joined by special guest TJ Denzer to discuss his review of Split Fiction, while we all buzz with nostalgic excitement over the (formal) announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remake. Today's show also features an in-depth look at Metacritic's 2024 publisher rankings, where a certain prolific publisher, famous for a certain Blue Blur, claimed the top spot. The show features our Publisher Draft segment, breaking down Metacritic's comprehensive ranking system that evaluates publishers based on their average Metascores, quality ratios, and ability to avoid critical failures. From industry giants like Capcom and Sony to smaller publishers like Aksys Games and Gamera Games, our squad competitvely drafts last year's top players in an effort to come out on top. In Story Time, we cover major industry developments including Monster Hunter Wilds reaching 8 million sales, Neil Druckmann's comments on The Last of Us Part 3, and the revival of the Acclaim publishing brand. We also discuss Pokemon TCG Pocket hitting 100 million downloads and explore several Steam Next Fest demos including Fumes and Curiosity. And that's all for today's show! Thanks as always for listening and enjoy!   Timestamps 00:01:11 LinkedIn Jump Scare 00:08:50 It's Shack Together! 00:09:35 TJ's Games: MH Wilds, KCDII, Split Fiction, Atomfall 00:26:36 John's Games: Pirate Yakuza 00:32:25 Joe's Games: Mother 3 Complete, XDefiant, PC Shopping 00:43:20 Asif's Games: MH Wilds, Retro Slam Tennis, Mario Maker 2, F-Zero 99 01:01:41 Shack Together's Metacritic Publisher Draft 2024 01:29:09 Story Time 01:29:19 David Craddock's Long Read: Catacomb 3-D 01:30:16 Previews: FUMES, Sims 4 DLC, Warframe Techrot, Curiosity 01:33:36 Reviews: Split Fiction, WWE 2K25, Slime Heroes, Knights in Tight Spaces, Carmen Sandiego 01:42:51 News: THPS3+4, TLoU 3, Absolum, MH Wilds Sales, Pokemon TCG Downloads 01:47:49 Industry News: Discord IPO, Acclaim is Back, Sasanqua Launch, Digg Returns 01:53:54 Community Notes   Articles mentioned in this episode Split Fiction review SEGA named top publisher of 2024 Living the Dream: The Making of Catacomb 3-D Fumes Demo - Steam Next Fest The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies Preview WWE 2K25 Review: Island of Relevancy Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remake announced Neil Druckmann: Don't bet on The Last of Us Part 3 Monster Hunter Wilds reaches 8 million sold Pokemon TCG Pocket hits 100 million downloads Acclaim publishing brand revived Studio Sasanqua opening with Kenji Ozawa

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz dives into Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's January 2025 performance in the US. Debuting at #8 on Circana's sales charts and #1 among Switch titles, it sold over 500,000 physical units despite a lack of hype. With a Metacritic score of 85/100, the remaster faced pricing backlash ($59.99) and developer credit controversies. Analytic Dreamz explores its 1080p/60 FPS performance, industry trends like a 45% hardware sales drop, and what its success signals for Donkey Kong's future on the anticipated Switch 2.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Analytic Dreamz dives into "Batman: Arkham Shadow," released on October 21, 2024, as a sequel to Arkham Origins. Set in Gotham's Blackgate Penitentiary during a Fourth of July crisis, the game features The Rat King as the main antagonist leading a chaos-spreading cult. Experience classic Arkham combat adapted for VR, with gesture-based attacks, stealth, and detective mode through Metroidvania-style exploration. Unique gameplay includes switching between Batman and Bruce Wayne's undercover persona, Matches Malone, in a first-person perspective. The voice cast includes Roger Craig Smith as Batman, alongside Troy Baker, Elijah Wood, and Tara Strong. Exclusively on Meta Quest 3 & 3S, developed by Camouflaj with Rocksteady's support, it's free with Quest 3/3S until April 30, 2025. Despite some launch bugs, it's celebrated for its VR immersion, selling over a million copies by February 2025, and receiving an 87/100 on Metacritic. However, exclusivity and technical issues have sparked controversy. Analytic Dreamz discusses the game's impact on the VR market, potential future titles, and whether it sets a new standard for VR gaming. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz provides a detailed overview of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, a standout 5v5 MOBA since its launch in 2016. The gameplay centers around quick, strategic battles where teams compete to demolish the enemy's Nexus while safeguarding their own, featuring six distinct hero roles for diverse tactical approaches. Matches are notably fast-paced with matchmaking in about 10 seconds and games concluding in 10-30 minutes. Analytic Dreamz explores the game's accessibility, with intuitive controls catering to newcomers, alongside its matchmaking system that aims for skill parity. The discussion includes Mobile Legends' commitment to regular content updates, including the significant "Project NEXT," which revamped older heroes. With over 120 heroes by 2024, and collaborations with popular franchises like Transformers, the game's content roster is rich and engaging. Developed by Moonton, a ByteDance subsidiary, the game has faced legal challenges, notably from Riot Games over copyright issues, leading to design alterations. Despite these controversies, Mobile Legends has achieved monumental success with over 1 billion downloads and 78 million monthly active players by 2022, generating $851 million in revenue. Reviews are mixed, with Metacritic giving it a 5.8/10 for its approachable gameplay but highlighting community toxicity, while Google Play users commend frequent updates but criticize matchmaking. Analytic Dreamz also addresses recent discussions around privacy due to ByteDance's involvement, ongoing debates about game balance, anti-cheat measures, and managing player toxicity. This segment wraps up with an examination of Mobile Legends' significant impact on global esports, particularly in Southeast Asia, and its unique educational value in enhancing strategic thinking and team communicationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY to get 35% off polarized sunglasses. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/kindafunny to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Thank You For The Support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - ToTS: Tim's Nintendo Predictions - February: Nintendo Direct - March: Xenoblade Chronicles™ X Definitive edition will receive a Metacritic score at least 4 - April: Direct explains all* - May:Metroid Prime 2-3 Remastered - June: Unknown first party Nintendo Switch - Ads - July:The Switch 2 will launch on July 11th - August:Mario Kart X - September: Zelda Wind Waker will come out on Nintendo Switch 1. - October: Halo Master Chief Collection - November: The next BIG 3D Mario will release in November 2025 - December:Smash Bros. Melee - January:Fire Emblem - February:Kirby and the Forgotten Land Sequel announced in a Direct - Superchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY to get 35% off polarized sunglasses. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/kindafunny to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Thank You For The Support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - ToTS: Tim's Nintendo Predictions - February: Nintendo Direct - March: Xenoblade Chronicles™ X Definitive edition will receive a Metacritic score at least 4 - April: Direct explains all* - May:Metroid Prime 2-3 Remastered - June: Unknown first party Nintendo Switch - Ads - July:The Switch 2 will launch on July 11th - August:Mario Kart X - September: Zelda Wind Waker will come out on Nintendo Switch 1. - October: Halo Master Chief Collection - November: The next BIG 3D Mario will release in November 2025 - December:Smash Bros. Melee - January:Fire Emblem - February:Kirby and the Forgotten Land Sequel announced in a Direct - Superchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY to get 35% off polarized sunglasses. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/kindafunny to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Thank You For The Support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - ToTS: Tim's Nintendo Predictions - February: Nintendo Direct - March: Xenoblade Chronicles™ X Definitive edition will receive a Metacritic score at least 4 - April: Direct explains all* - May:Metroid Prime 2-3 Remastered - June: Unknown first party Nintendo Switch - Ads - July:The Switch 2 will launch on July 11th - August:Mario Kart X - September: Zelda Wind Waker will come out on Nintendo Switch 1. - October: Halo Master Chief Collection - November: The next BIG 3D Mario will release in November 2025 - December:Smash Bros. Melee - January:Fire Emblem - February:Kirby and the Forgotten Land Sequel announced in a Direct - Superchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices