Frame Trap

Latest Episodes:

Frame Trap - Episode 150 "GOTY Upon Us" Jan 20, 2022

Show notes

Ben, Brandon, and Blood prepare for GOTY by discussing some 2021 games including Chicory, Returnal, The Forgotten City, and more. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 God of War PC - 03:15 Chicory: A Colorful Tale - 17:24 Forgive Me Father - 31:31 THE SIZZLE: What game will be most snubbed at EZA GOTY? - 44:28 Returnal - 51:37 Shin Megami Tensei V - 01:18:47 The Forgotten City - 01:30:40 HOTTAKE: With major first-party games coming from both Microsoft and Sony onto PC, does owning a console matter less than it used to? - 01:42:20 Email 1 - 01:58:05 Email 2 - 02:02:11 Email 3 - 02:05:18 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Nik --- Graphics - Joe Ellis (@Joe_David_Ellis): Concept & Design Chris Leroux (@ChrisLeroux): Animation & Motion Graphics Music: "Illuminate" by Ethan Rank - https://artlist.io/song/4423/illuminate

Frame Trap - Episode 149 "Scrying Into 2022" Jan 05, 2022

Show notes

The boys are back! Ben, Huber, and Brad share what they've been playing including Inscryption, Death's Door, Fortnite, and more. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Shin Megami Tensei V - 04:20 Halo Infinite - 21:20 Inscryption - 50:02 THE SIZZLE: What will be the most high-profile flop of 2022? - 01:00:00 Hitman 3 - 01:10:06 Fortnite - 01:22:53 Death's Door - 01:46:11 HOTTAKE: Can video games learn anything meaningful in regard to storytelling from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? - 01:54:53 Email 1 - 02:18:38 Email 2 - 02:23:18 Email 3 - 02:27:52

Frame Trap - Episode 148 "To Infinity and Endwalker" Dec 09, 2021

Show notes

Ben and Brad are joined by special guest Ash Paulsen of Good Vibes Gaming to discuss big releases like Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Halo Infinite, and more. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Guardians of the Galaxy - 05:30 Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker - 17:43 Halo Infinite multiplayer - 31:06 THE SIZZLE: Favorite Christmas movie? - 58:01 Kena: Bridge of Spirits - 01:03:35 Resident Evil 4 VR - 01:13:39 Animal Crossing: New Horizons update - 01:25:40 HOTTAKE: How will you remember gaming in 2021? - 01:35:17 Email 1 - 01:51:36 Email 2 - 01:58:57 Email 3 - 02:01:14

Frame Trap - Episode 147 "Dull Gems" Nov 25, 2021

Show notes

Ben, Huber, and Brad spread some Thanksgiving cheer and talk about a multitude of games including Halo Infinite, Battlefield 2042, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, and more. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Halo Infinite - 02:58 Battlefield 2042 - 24:55 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond - 48:17 THE SIZZLE: Worst Thanksgiving food? - 01:07:50 Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D - 01:10:42 Far Cry 6 - Vaas: Insanity - 01:22:13 Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water - 01:34:05 HOTTAKE: Does the launch of Halo Infinite set a new precedent for multiplayer releases going forward? - 01:43:03 Email 1 - 01:57:22 Email 2 - 02:00:22 Email 3 - 02:09:46 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Nik --- Graphics - Joe Ellis (@Joe_David_Ellis): Concept & Design Chris Leroux (@ChrisLeroux): Animation & Motion Graphics Music: "Illuminate" by Ethan Rank - https://artlist.io/song/4423/illuminate

Frame Trap - Episode 146 "Speed Demon" Nov 11, 2021

Show notes

Ben, Brandon, and Bloodworth rev up their engines and discuss Forza Horizon 5, Shin Megami Tensei V, Riders Republic, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, and more! TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Forza Horizon 5 - 04:24 Shin Megami Tensei V - 29:48 Riders Republic - 48:45 THE SIZZLE: Are there any first party properties that would perform better with a different first party company? - 01:06:30 N64 on Switch - 01:15:21 Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers - 01:28:50 Unpacking - 01:45:45 HOTTAKE: For video game franchises that release an entry annually, how much room is there to grow in quality? How much does such growth matter? - 01:59:02 Email 1 - 02:16:45 Email 2 - 02:22:45 Email 3 - 02:32:38 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Nik --- Graphics - Joe Ellis (@Joe_David_Ellis): Concept & Design Chris Leroux (@ChrisLeroux): Animation & Motion Graphics Music: "Illuminate" by Ethan Rank - https://artlist.io/song/4423/illuminate

Frame Trap - Episode 145 "Galactic Heroes" Oct 27, 2021

Show notes

Ben, Brandon, and Huber sneak into the spooky season with plenty of Halloween appropriate games including Resident Evil 4 VR, Dying Light Platinum Edition, Alan Wake Remastered, and more. There's also a long discussion on the newly released Guardians of the Galaxy game. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Guardians of the Galaxy - 08:05 Resident Evil 4 VR - 26:20 Dying Light Platinum Edition - 41:57 THE SIZZLE: Worst horror franchise? - 57:07 Alan Wake Remastered - 01:07:13 Costume Quest - 01:18:22 Dead by Daylight - 01:25:22 HOTTAKE: Are too many games going to get overlooked in February 2022? - 01:33:28 Email 1 - 01:52:16 Email 2 - 01:56:10 Email 3 - 02:04:32 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Nik --- Graphics - Joe Ellis (@Joe_David_Ellis): Concept & Design Chris Leroux (@ChrisLeroux): Animation & Motion Graphics Music: "Illuminate" by Ethan Rank - https://artlist.io/song/4423/illuminate

Frame Trap - Episode 144 "More Like Metroid Dream" Oct 13, 2021

Show notes

Ben, Brad, and Huber lose their minds over Metroid Dread, tell stories from New World, and weigh the pros and cons of Far Cry 6. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Metroid Dread - 04:35 New World - 37:00 F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch - 58:16 THE SIZZLE: Least favorite band? - 01:16:37 Far Cry 6 - 01:25:51 Back 4 Blood - 01:48:03 HOTTAKE: Do we have too many preconceived notions going into a game? - 02:05:45 Email 1 - 02:23:35 Email 2 - 02:28:07 Email 3 - 02:31:58 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Nik --- Graphics - Joe Ellis (@Joe_David_Ellis): Concept & Design Chris Leroux (@ChrisLeroux): Animation & Motion Graphics Music: "Illuminate" by Ethan Rank - https://artlist.io/song/4423/illuminate

Frame Trap - Episode 143 "Judge In The Streets" Sep 30, 2021

Show notes

Ben, Brad, and Brandon kick back with some hot new games and some classics including Lost Judgment, Castlevania Advance Collection, Grand Theft Auto III, and more. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Lost Judgment - 07:36 Marvel Future Revolution - 22:25 Bully - 53:04 THE SIZZLE: Worst restaurant experience? - 01:08:27 Castlevania Advance Collection - 01:15:41 The Last Friend - 01:27:38 Grand Theft Auto III - 01:37:38 HOTTAKE: Has a lack of interest hindered future opportunities for game streaming? - 01:47:19 Email 1 - 02:02:35 Email 2 - 02:10:42 Email 3 - 02:15:06 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Nik --- Graphics - Joe Ellis (@Joe_David_Ellis): Concept & Design Chris Leroux (@ChrisLeroux): Animation & Motion Graphics Music: "Illuminate" by Ethan Rank - https://artlist.io/song/4423/illuminate

Frame Trap - Episode 142 "Loop-The-Loop" Sep 16, 2021

Show notes

It's an explosive episode of Frame Trap as Ben, Huber, and Damiani dig into great releases like Deathloop, Life is Strange: True Colors, Tales of Arise, Tormented Souls, and more. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Tales of Arise - 05:35 Life is Strange: True Colors - 41:30 Deathloop - 59:01 THE SIZZLE: Worst character of the year - 01:30:23 Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster - 01:37:50 Tormented Souls - 01:53:54 Call of Duty: Vanguard Beta - 02:08:07 HOTTAKE: Should early access games be eligible for GOTY? - 02:30:32 Email 1 - 02:48:32 Email 2 - 02:57:04 Email 3 - 03:10:43 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Nik

Frame Trap - Episode 141 "No More Psychos" Sep 02, 2021

Show notes

Ben, Brandon, and Huber rip aliens to shreds in both Aliens: Fireteam Elite and No More Heroes III, get psychedelic with Psychonauts 2, puzzle out Twelve Minutes, and more. TIMESTAMPS Opening - 00:00 Twelve Minutes - 08:03 Psychonauts 2 - 18:42 Pikmin 3 Deluxe - 31:48 THE SIZZLE: Worst major successful Nintendo handheld? - 47:37 Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut - 57:35 No More Heroes III - 01:12:21 Aliens: Fireteam Elite - 01:25:20 HOTTAKE: Are MMOs undergoing a resurgence? - 01:40:37 Email 1 - 02:02:12 Email 2 - 02:08:11 Email 3 - 02:12:07 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Caleb "Togi" Crawford Esdoccal Nik --- Graphics - Joe Ellis (@Joe_David_Ellis): Concept & Design Chris Leroux (@ChrisLeroux): Animation & Motion Graphics

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected