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GamesRadar E3 2018: The Pre-Show Predictions Podcast Jun 11, 2018

The Big Topics: Sony, Xbox and Nintendo E3 2018 predictions.

Further Discussion: EA, Bethesda, Square Enix, Capcom and more.

*We appreciate we’re posting this ‘predictions’ podcast during E3. This podcast originally appeared on gamesradar.com but we experienced problems with our FTP server so we’re making it live on this blog and iTunes now. Thanks for your patience.

The GamesRadar podcast – variously known as TalkRadar, RadioRadar and the GR UK podcast over the last few millennia – is back for E3 2018, the world’s biggest games show, with an all-new cast. Join host Dan Dawkins (GTAVoclock, PSM3) and guests Leon Hurley (GR+), Sam Loveridge (GR+, Digital Spy), Dave Houghton (GR+) and Rachel Weber (Glixel, gamesindustry.biz, GR+) for around 60 minutes of debate, predictions and insight about what we can expect from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft next week in Los Angeles. We’ll also talk about Bethesda, EA, Activision and more, which is worth sticking around alone for to hear Dave lose the run of himself describing Destiny 2’s second year changes.

Hosts:

Dan Dawkins (@DanDawkins)
Leon Hurley (@LeonHurley)
Sam Loveridge (@apacherose3)
Rachel Weber (@therachelweber)
David Houghton (@David_H_Esq)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 77: One more slow jam for the road Apr 24, 2017

The Big Topic: Not buying an NES Classic

Further Discussion: What Remains of Edith Finch, Tumbleseed, Kingdom Hearts 1.5

What we’re into: Games you should play to bring joy into your life

Well, this is it – we’ve come to the end of the road. Thank you for joining us on our wild and stupid ride, thank you for your emails, tweets, and feedback, and thank you all so much for listening to RadioRadar+. The podcast might be going on hiatus, but we’re here for one last hurrah, talking about the NES Classic, the cool games we’re all playing right now, and yelling about Suicide Squad one last time.

Hosts:

Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 76: What would make you buy an Xbox Scorpio? Apr 10, 2017

The Big Topic: The Xbox Scorpio’s official specs unveiling

Further Discussion: Horizon: Zero Dawn’s wonderful open world

What we’re into: Makoto Shinkai’s latest animated masterpiece, Your Name. (yes, the period is part of the title)

Microsoft officially released the technical specs for its upcoming console update, Xbox Scorpio, which is great – but are the teraflops enough to get us to come back into the Xbox fold after enjoying the bounty of PlayStation exclusives? We also dive back into Horizon: Zero Dawn after months of Zelda and Persona talk, spending some time reflecting on Guerilla’s beautiful sci-fi world. We close out with some chat about Your Name., a lovely animated film finally making its way to the West after enjoying massive success in its home country of Japan.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 75: Just when we think we’re out, Destiny 2 pulls us back in Apr 03, 2017

The Big Topic: Destiny 2’s big reveal

What we’re into: Snake Pass, Elder Scrolls Legends, and TypeShift are all wonderful

Destiny 2 is coming (surprising basically no-one) and will arrive on PS4, Xbox One, and PC this September. And you know what? We’re into it. We gather round to share our thoughts on the reveal trailer’s colorful, humorous tone and its box art’s bland, monochromatic cover. We also discuss a few games we’ve been playing over the last week or so, including serpentine platformer Snake Pass and Bethesda’s free-to-play card game Elder Scrolls Legends.

Hosts:

Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 74: Proclaiming Persona 5’s PlayStation perfection Mar 28, 2017

The Big Topic: Persona 5’s long development yielded proper results.

Further discussion: Living through your Switch bricking and other dead console experiences.

Persona 5. It is here. A full four years after its original proposed release date, two months after the GamesRadar crew finally started playing it, and just in time for the game’s release comes a podcast where we talk about the brilliant Atlus RPG’s story, style, and perfectly executed battle system. Fear not: WE ARE SPOILER FREE!

One spoiler, though: Anthony’s Nintendo Switch bricked for no reason. We talk through what happens when a Nintendo system goes down and look back on dealing with other catastrophic console failures.

Hosts:

Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 73: Mass Effect: Andromeda stumbles across the finish line, and PAX East is a delight Mar 20, 2017

The Big Topic: Mass Effect: Andro-meh-da

Further discussion: The many games of PAX East

Pardon the minor, uh, home invasion (and subsequent digression about The Big Lebowski), and permit us some discussion about Mass Effect “My Face Is Tired” Andromeda and our own perceptions about the game based on the weekend’s EA Access preview and our own review. We also discuss the many things we saw at PAX East, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Kingsway, Final Fantasy 15: Episode Gladiolus, and much, much more.

Hosts:

Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 72: Talking GDC and the Breath of the Wild/Skyrim connection Mar 14, 2017

The Big Topic: A week with the Nintendo Switch

Further discussion: Breath of the Wild’s interlocking systems and expansive world

What we’re into: GDC is a ton of fun, you guys

Half of the team is hanging out at PAX East this weekend, so David took over hosting duties and ran the podcast right off a cliff. While they careened into the air Thelma and Lousie-style, Anna talked about her week at GDC, David and Connor talked about their week living with the Nintendo Switch, and everyone discussed Zelda’s similarities to Western RPGs like Skyrim.

Hosts:

David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)
Anna Washenko (@AnnaGetsPithy)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 71: Merry Switchmas and Happy Nier: Automata Celebration Week Mar 07, 2017

The Big Topic: The Switch is here! We chat about the games we’ve been playing on it

Further discussion: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is majestic

What we’re into: Nier: Automata is weird and great

The Nintendo Switch is officially in the wild and we spent the past weekend putting it through its paces. Spoilers: we like it a lot! We run through our experiences and the handful of launch games we’ve gotten a chance to play, including Snipperclips, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Blaster Master Zero, and Super Bomberman R. And, oh yeah, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is great. We also discuss Nier: Automata, the bizarre, fourth wall-breaking, genre-bending RPG from Platinum Games and Square Enix’s enigmatic designer Yoko Taro.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 70: Nintendo Switch is coming in hot Feb 27, 2017

The Big Topic: What the hell are you doing, Nintendo?

What we’re into: Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin, Slayaway Camp, and Night in the Woods

No, we didn’t skip a number. I don’t know what you’re talking about. In episode 70, we get together to chat about some games that are near and dear to our hearts this week: Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin, Slayaway Camp, and Night in the Woods. We also discuss the Switch’s imminent launch, and ask that all important question: What the hell are you doing, Nintendo?

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 68: E3 goes public, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and our first spoilercast Feb 20, 2017

The Big Topic: Spoiling Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy 15, and The Last Guardian

Further Discussion: E3 is officially open to the public

What we’re into: Horizon: Zero Dawn’s big, beautiful open world

To the victor go the spoils. Er, spoilers. This joke made more sense in my head. ANYWAY. 2017’s video game onslaught continues apace, as David dives right into Horizon: Zero Dawn’s sprawling ‘post-post-apocalyptic’ world and talks about its magnificent, um, horizons. We also talk about E3’s recent, seemingly inevitable decision to allow the general to attend the world’s biggest video game conference, and what that means for the industry. And by popular request, we talk spoilers in the first of (hopefully) many spoilercasts, chatting about what makes the final hours of Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy 15, and The Last Guardian so great.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 67: Fire Emblem Heroes and the trouble with backwards compatibility Feb 13, 2017

The Big Topic: Fire Emblem Heroes is pretty good, actually

Further Discussion: Backwards compatibility and the games you should play before they disappear

What we’re into: Dissecting Zelda’s totally unnecessary timeline

Let us hypnotize you with another week of fabulous video game discussion. Fire Emblem Heroes is Nintendo’s latest mobile title, and we have our resident Fire Emblem expert Connor Sheridan walk us through it. We also talk about how Sony isn’t doing enough to preserve its back catalog, and we share the games you should play before they get too hard to find. We also take a few minutes to talk about whether or not Zelda’s timeline is necessary. (Spoiler: no, it’s not)

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 66: Nioh nails it and we played many Nintendo Switch games Feb 06, 2017

The Big Topic: You oughta Nioh

Further Discussion: Hands on with Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Breath of the Wild and more.

What we’re into: Gorogoa and What Became of Edith Finch amaze at PAX South.

Impossible things are happening every week in 2017. Last week it was a legitimately great new Resident Evil game, and this week it’s the return of Team Ninja with Nioh. Fans of Dark Souls and Bloodborne may love the new action RPG–with some reservations as described by Lucas Sullivan–but fans of Ninja Gaiden Black will just be happy to see the studio making a well executed action game again. After that, we hear from Dave Roberts about a huge swath of playable Nintendo Switch games including Mario Kart 8, Has Been Heroes, Zelda, and 1-2-Switch. Finally, Susan Arendt walk us through surreal adventure game What Became of Edith Finch and the decade-in-the-making puzzler Gorogoa.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Lucas Sullivan (@ljrepresent)
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RadioRadar+ Podcast 65: Resident Evil 7 is that damn good Jan 30, 2017

The Big Topic: Reeling from the resurrection of good Resident Evil.

Further Discussion: Did you know that Dragon Quest 8 is an amazing game? Also: here’s what’s up at PAX South.

What we’re into: Seriously. Dragon Quest 8 and Resident Evil 7 are good.

The impossible has happened: Capcom has made a big budget game that feels like a bold piece of the future rather than an exercise in high quality but still old ideas. This isn’t the Capcom that botched Street Fighter 5’s single-player options and online matchmaking. The Capcom that made Resident Evil 7 is the Capcom of old, making a horror game aware of and practiced in tradition but bold in its new risks. When we’re done gushing about 2017 survival horror, we turn our eyes to the pleasures of PAX South and Dragon Quest 8, newly remade for Nintendo 3DS.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 64: Yakuza 0, Resident Evil, and the many games of January Jan 23, 2017

The Big Topic: Yakuza 0’s brazen weirdness

Further Discussion: Our relationship to the Resident Evil series

What we’re into: Quick hits for January games

We are not a Wild Wild West podcast, despite how this episode starts out. We are a video game podcast. And there are lots of those to talk about. Anthony and David try to explain what makes Yakuza 0 special to Sam and Susan. It gets weird. We also talk about Resident Evil 7 and our own connections to the series. We close the show with some quick hits for other January games that may have flown under your radar.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 63: The Nintendo Switch is unveiled Jan 16, 2017

The Big Topic: Our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch’s price, tech, and launch lineup.

After a surprisingly strong teaser back in October, all eyes have been on Nintendo and it’s upcoming console/handheld hybrid Switch. Nintendo revealed the price ($299!), the release date (March 3!) and the launch games (Zelda and… a cow milking thing?), and our feelings are… complicated. We spend the entire podcast talking all things Switch, digging into our thoughts about the tech, its lineup of games for 2017, and its potential for success. Oh, and Anthony talks about eating a hat made of butts. It makes sense in context.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 62: Super Mario Running toward 2017 Dec 19, 2016

The Big Topic: Super Mario Run and the state of mobile games
Further Discussion: The games that inspired us
What we’re into: 2016 still has more games!

This is the last RadioRadar+ for 2016, and we’re so, so sorry for the Paul McCartney references right out of the gate. But if you stick with today’s podcast past that nonsense, you’ll find some delightful discussion of the last few big games of the year. Nintendo’s Super Mario Run is taking mobile by storm, and we all think it’s varying degrees of ‘fine’. We take some time to answer a reader question, and chat about the games that inspired us to see games as more than just a thing that sucks up our time. And lastly, we’re two weeks away from 2017, and yet there are still games coming out – we talk about a few that are worth seeking out.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 61: Saving Star Wars and lingering on the Last of Us Pt. 2 Dec 12, 2016

The Big Topic: Discussing the state of Star Wars before Rogue One.
Further Discussion: Debating the merits of The Last of Us Part 2.
What we’re into: Picking through the best of PSX.

If it seems weird to you guys that there’s already a brand new Star
Wars movie, know this: you’re not alone! This week on the podcast we
search our feelings for what we know to be true about Rogue One, the
first Star Wars spin-off since 1985’s Ewoks: Battle for Endor. (Forgot
about that one, didn’t you. Too bad. It happened.) After that we dig
into the biggest announcements at PSX, including an extended
discussion about The Last of Us Part 2.

Hosts:

Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 60: Diving into Death Stranding, Zelda Switch, and The Last Guardian Dec 06, 2016

The Big Topic: The Game Awards let us look at Death Stranding, Mass
Effect Andromeda, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Further Discussion: Finally playing The Last Guardian
What we’re into: Fighting about Prince of Persia 2008

It’s not the best awards show of all time, but at least it’s
something! The Game Awards came and went, and while we didn’t actually
see many awards given on stage we did at least get a fresh look at a
number of anticipated games. Kojima tore our minds apart with a new
Death Stranding trailer, we wonder if BioWare will ever make us flip
out again after a tepid Mass Effect Andromeda showing, and and we
marvel at the latest peak at Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Finally we
close with early impressions of The Last Guardian and reopen the
debate on whether or not Prince of Persia 2008 is any good.

Hosts:

Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Lucas Sullivan (@ljrepresent)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 59: Final Fantasy 15 is a real video game Nov 30, 2016

The Big Topic: Final Fantasy 15 is here, and it’s great
Further Discussion: No Man’s Sky’s latest patch
What we’re into: Endings that stick the landing

Ten years and a change in directors, platforms, and title later, and Final Fantasy 15 is finally out and ready for the world. It’s kind of a mess, but it’s a beautiful mess, and we explain why it’s such an enchanting game to play, even when its story doesn’t hold up under any amount of scrutiny. We also head back into No Man’s Sky with an investigation of its latest update – it fixes a lot of the biggest problems, but is it enough? Last, we talk about Dishonored 2 (again) and how its ending chapters leave a little to be desired. We also talk about some of our favorite video game endings, and what makes them so impactful, even now. Spoilers, obvs.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 58: Giving thanks to Dishonored 2, Watch Dogs 2, and Nier: Automata Nov 21, 2016

The Big Topic: Dishonored 2’s devilish level design
Further Discussion: Watch Dogs 2 is… fine?
What we’re into: Nier: Automata is looking hot

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We show our thanks to some nice-looking sequels by talking about them for about ninety minutes. We open with another (slightly spoilery) dive into Dishonored 2 and its incredible level design. We also played a little bit of Watch Dogs 2 and… actually liked it? Weird. Last, we have Lucas onboard to chat about Nier: Automata, Square Enix and Platinum’s unlikely action-RPG sequel to cult hit Nier.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Lucas Sullivan (@ljrepresent)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 57: Finding calm in Dishonored 2 and puzzle games Nov 14, 2016

The Big Topic: Puzzle games to help refocus your mind
Further Discussion: Dishonored 2’s prescient and entertaining stealth
What we’re into: Infinite Warfare is the best Call of Duty game in years

What a week, huh? We’re here to help get you back on track though, as we discuss a handful of our favorite puzzle games to help soothe shattered nerves, to help you refocus and re-center in these trying times. Then we dive headfirst into Dishonored 2 and its satisfying stealth gameplay and surprisingly relevant story. Lastly, we close out with a discussion of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, the latest in the long-running shooter series – and interestingly enough, its biggest surprises have nothing to do with the shooter parts.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 56: Titanfall 2’s stellar campaign and 2016’s upcoming games and forgotten gems Nov 07, 2016

The Big Topic: Titanfall 2’s surprisingly ingenious and inventive campaign
Further Discussion: The games that excite us in the last two months of 2016
What we’re into: The forgotten games of the past ten months

That sound you hear? That low hum growing in explosive crescendo until finally landing with a loud thud? That’s the sound of the holiday season rapidly approaching – and, interestingly enough, the same sound as a giant mech falling from the sky. We take a good long while exploring what makes Titanfall 2’s campaign so special – especially when its multiplayer seems to have left us feeling cold. Then we grapple hook right on into the games we’re looking forward to playing over the next two months, as well as some bright spots over the past year that may have been overlooked or forgotten.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 55: Visiting World of Final Fantasy, Gears of War 4, and discovering unknown scary games Oct 31, 2016

The Big Topic: World of Final Fantasy’s bizarre charms and off-putting repetition
Further Discussion: Gears of War 4 and the changing gaming landscape
What we’re into: Unusually scary games and movies

Happy Halloween, everyone! We celebrate the spookiest of holidays with some recommendations of our favorite games and movies with unconventional scares. David also talks about his review of World of Final Fantasy, a game which attempts to introduce new players to all of the series’ strange mannerisms while being a nostalgia overload for long-time fans. We also briefly discuss Gears of War 4 and a gaming landscape that’s shifting between big AAA blockbusters and smaller, independently developed titles. We even take a few reader questions!

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 54: Flipping Nintendo Switch and finally finding Final Fantasy 15 Oct 24, 2016

The Big Topic: The reveal of Switch, Nintendo’s upcoming console/handheld hybrid
Further Discussion: Final Fantasy 15 is a real video game
What we’re into: Red Dead Redemption 2 and Logan reveal trailers, and Rusty Lake Hotel

After months of speculation and leaks, Nintendo finally revealed its Wii U successor Switch in a wordless three-minute sizzle reel. And it looks pretty great? We all weigh in with our thoughts on the console/handheld hybrid, our price point predictions, and what we think it needs to succeed in a market currently dominated by Sony and Microsoft. David also opens up about the 15 hours he spent playing Final Fantasy 15, which is increasingly looking like a real, actual video game. We also discuss the Red Dead Redemption 2 and Logan reveal trailers, and Susan shares her thoughts on a delightfully macabre puzzle game called Rusty Lake Hotel.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 53: Dive into Battlefield 1’s trenches and enjoy Dragon Quest Builders’ easy creativity Oct 17, 2016

The Big Topic: Battlefield 1’s historical approach to multiplayer shooters
Further Discussion: Dragon Quest Builders’ scripted creativity
What we’re into: Hooking up 14 video game consoles to a single TV and Westworld’s interesting ethical quandaries

Can love bloom on a battlefield? How about Monster branded energy drinks? Find out on this week’s podcast, as we explore the most recent entry into EA’s beloved shooter franchise and how it explores and tackles the Great War while trying to be a fun, multiplayer, explosion-fueled romp. We also take a look back at Dragon Quest Builders and how its brand of guided creativity brings out the artist in all of us. Anthony explains what goes into hooking up an ungodly amount of video game devices to a single television set, and we close with a look into HBO’s Westworld. Is it cheating if you bang a robot? Listen on and find out.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 52: Mafia 3 makes us sweat, and we’re all PSVR troopers Oct 11, 2016

The Big Topic: Exploring the social politics of Mafia 3’s version of the American South in the 1960s
Further Discussion: Diving deep into PSVR line-up
What we’re into: Gears of War 4 and River City: Tokyo Rumble

Hey, did you know video games are happening? Because we’re officially in it right now. We open the show (after our obligatory slow jam), with an exploration of Mafia 3, and how it infuses the racial dynamics of 1960s America into its gameplay (when it’s not bugging out). Also, the final major virtual reality platform is officially out this week, and Lucas regales us with his time diving into Sony’s PSVR headset and launch line-up. Lastly, we briefly touch on Gears of War 4, as well as Anthony’s recent obsession with the latest entry in the Kunio-Kun series, River City: Tokyo Rumble for the 3DS.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Lucas Sullivan (@ljrepresent)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 51: PS4 Pro vs Scorpio, and unearthing so much Dragon Quest Oct 03, 2016

The Big Topic: Comparing the PS4 Pro and Xbox’s Project Scorpio, and examining the current TV hellscape
Further Discussion: All things Dragon Quest
What we’re into: Hate-watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

We don’t normally get into the tech weeds like this, but we brought along news expert Connor Sheridan to guide us through a comparison between the PS4 Pro and Microsoft’s Project Scorpio, as well as the current consumer television hellscape. If you’re confused about the difference between 4K and HDR, and need advice on whether or not you should buy a new TV right now, this should (hopefully) help out. We also discuss the current glut of Dragon Quest games, including the 3DS remake of the incredibly lengthy seventh entry and the recently released demo for Dragon Quest Builders. And lastly, we close out the show with a discussion of why we can’t stop hate-watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Connor Sheridan (@c_sheridan)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 50: Exploring an MMO bounty with Destiny and World of Warcraft Sep 26, 2016

The Big Topic: Destiny’s new expansion, Rise of Iron
Further Discussion: What World of Warcraft looks like 12 years later
What we’re into: Forza Horizon 3’s… uh… horizons

It’s an MMO bonanza this week, as we dig into not one, but two big online games released in this. First up is Rise of Iron, Destiny’s (ostensibly) final bit of content before it’s replaced by whatever the heck Destiny 2 is. We then tap resident World of Warcraft fiends Sam Prell and Anna Washenko to discuss recent expansion Legion, and how much World of Warcraft has changed since its beginnings in 2004. Lastly, we discuss Microsoft’s solid open-world racer Forza Horizon 3, and whether or not it’s possible to be truly excited about an arcade racer any more.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Sam Prell (@samprell)
Anna Washenko (@AnnaGetsPithy)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 49: Cutting through the For Honor alpha, dissecting The Last Guardian’s old school feel Sep 19, 2016

The Big Topic: For Honor’s surprisingly good alpha
Further Discussion: Lucas’ preview of The Last Guardian and Sam’s review of Recore
What we’re into: Tokyo Game Show!

Alright, folks, now the moment you’ve been waiting for: an in-depth discussion of Drive Girls, the game from the makers of Bushido Blade where anime girls turn into cars! Wait, no. No-one wants that.

Well, speaking of Bushido Blade, we do talk about the impression For Honor’s recent closed alpha left on us. We’ve also got some hands-on game talk, as Lucas dives into his preview of The Last Guardian, and Sam laments his time spent reviewing Recore. Lastly, we discuss some of the highlights from Tokyo Game Show 2016 – did you know that Death Stranding will be an open-world game with online elements?

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Sam Prell (@samprell)
Lucas Sullivan (@ljrepresent)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 48: Do we need the PS4 Pro? Sep 12, 2016

The Big Topic: The PlayStation 4 Pro and Super Mario Run
Further Discussion: Hands-on with Final Fantasy 15 and World of Final Fantasy
What we’re into: Patchwork, Picross 3D Round 2

After the lull of Labor Day weekend, video games are back with a vengeance, baby. In a single day we got announcements for the PS4 Pro, Sony’s new console meant to cater to hardcore videophiles and tech obsessives, and Super Mario Run, an endless-ish runner designed by Nintendo for mobile devices – and we dig into their place in the industry and what they mean for their respective corporations. David Roberts reports on his lengthy hands-on time with Final Fantasy 15 and World of Final Fantasy, and we gush about the brilliant simplicity of portable games like Patchwork and Picross 3D Round 2.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 47: The upcoming games you might not know about Sep 05, 2016
The Big Topic: The games of fall 2016 that you might not know about
Further Discussion: Reader mail!
What we’re (not) into: The Revenant

With Labor Day weekend and PAX Fever in full effect, the GamesRadar+ crew is kind of all over the place this week. We open the show discussing the very beautiful and very frustrating Oscar winner The Revenant, and move right along into a discussion of the upcoming fall games that may not be on your (I’m so sorry) GamesRadar, as well a few bits of reader mail.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 46: Metroid’s future, No Man’s Sky’s end, and the Super Nintendo’s 25th birthday Aug 29, 2016

The Big Topic: Metroid Prime: Federation Force and our thoughts on the series’ future
Further Discussion: The endgame of No Man’s Sky and the distortion field of hype
What we’re into: The weird, unsung games of the Super Nintendo

Hey! The Super Nintendo turned 25 this month! It can rent a car! Sure, it’s got a ton of incredible classics like Chrono Trigger or The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, but we take some time to gush about the system’s unsung classics. We also dig into the bane of Anthony’s existence, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, and what place the series has in Nintendo’s lineup going forward, as well as No Man’s Sky bizarre end-game (mild spoilers!) and how we interact and engage with hype.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)
Sam Prell (@samprell)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 45: Deus Ex divides us and we rodeo Titanfall 2 Aug 22, 2016

The Big Topic: The puzzles of Deus Ex Go and the politics of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Further Discussion: The explosive Titanfall 2 pre-alpha tech test
What we’re into: Reigns’ darkly brilliant simplicity

Adam Jensen is back in a couple new Deus Ex games this week, and the GamesRadar+ crew convenes (not unlike the Illuminati) to chat about mobile entry Deus Ex Go, as well Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the politically-charged sequel to 2011’s Human Revolution. We also reminisce about our experiences playing/getting dunked on in the Titanfall 2 pre-alpha tech test, and we gush about incredible and oft-surprising Tinder-inspired kingdom sim Reigns, out now on PC and mobile platforms.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 44: Nintendo’s Metroid problem, No Man’s Sky divides us, and the best Final Fantasy movie ever Aug 15, 2016

The Big Topic: The legality of fan games like Project AM2R
Further Discussion: The polarizing beauty of No Man’s Sky
What we’re into: Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy 15

COO of Bithell Games Alexander Sliwinski joins us this week for a podcast chock full of intelligent discussion, surprising revelations, and ’90s slow-jams. We open the show discussing Project AM2R – the recently released/DMCA’d Metroid fan remake which spent nearly a decade in development – along with the legality of creating fan projects like this and whether they have a chance to exist in the 21st century. We move right along into a deep dive into No Man’s Sky – aka the cilantro of video games – and close out talking about Kingsglaive, the cinematic feature-length tie-in for Final Fantasy 15. And… it’s actually good? What?

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)

Special guest:
Alexander Sliwinski (@sliwinski)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 43: I love-hate you, Suicide Squad Aug 08, 2016

The Big Topic: Suicide Squad, Batman: The Telltale Series, and the nature of fandom
Further Discussion: The NX’s potential Mario and Pokemon launch window games
What we’re into: The Metronomicon, The Temporal Invasion

Suicide Squad came out this weekend and it’s… kind of bad. But that didn’t stop the internet at large from telling critics that their reviews were wrong before it even came out. We dig into Suicide Squad, as well as the first episode of Batman: The Telltale series, to talk about the current state of the DC Extended Universe as well as the very nature of obsessive fandom. We also discuss recent reports of the NX’s launch window titles (which may include a Pokemon game and a Mario game), as well as The Metronomicon and The Temporal Invasion – two independent games that are well worth your time.

Hosts:
Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello)
Susan Arendt (@susanarendt)
David Roberts (@davidrobots)

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 42: Predicting the future of Nintendo NX Aug 01, 2016

The Big Topic: NX and the future of Nintendo games
Further Discussion: Games you hate and can’t stop playing
What we’re into: Revisiting Metal Gear Solid 5 and Star Trek Beyond

The Nintendo NX has been revealed… maybe. The GamesRadar+ crew discusses the recently leaked details of Nintendo’s upcoming console, its allegedly strange console-slash-portable hybrid design, and its potential impact on the gaming landscape. We also dig into the games we can’t stop playing despite hating them with every fiber of our being (CURSE YOU, TOO HUMAN), David’s disturbing obsession with Metal Gear Solid 5, and Star Trek Beyond’s place in the series’ long and storied history.

Hosts: Anthony John Agnello, Susan Arendt, David Roberts

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 41: Like the velvet velour of a Vincent Valentine costume Jul 25, 2016

Games covered this week: Headlander, Persona Q, Kirby: Planet Robobot

After getting slightly derailed with a discussion about Anthony’s poor life decisions, the GamesRadar+ crew discuss the games they’re hyped for, maybe hyped for, and not hyped for in the coming months. Persona 5, yes; Watch Dogs 2, no.

The team then moves on to some games they’ve been playing recently, including 3DS dungeon crawler Persona Q, Nintendo sleeper hit Kirby: Planet Robobot, and Double Fine’s latest, Headlander. Finally, they take a break from all the games talk to dish on Stranger Things, Netflix’s latest TV series success.

Hosts: Anthony John Agnello, Susan Arendt, David Roberts

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 40: The NES Classic says, “What’s up, everybody?” Jul 18, 2016

Games covered this week: Pokemon Go, NES Classic Edition, I Am Setsuna

Over the past two weeks, Nintendo’s taken the world by storm, once again proving that humanity’s thirst for tiny cartoon monsters and jumping plumbers remains insatiable. The GamesRadar+ crew deftly avoids walking into traffic to discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Pokemon Go, as well as the surprise announcement of the NES Classic Edition – a miniature version of the Nintendo’s first console with 30 games stored inside. David also takes a few minutes to discuss Square Enix’s latest JRPG, I Am Setsuna.

We then ask the community (and ourselves) what single game we’d bring with us if we had to live in an underground bunker for five years.

Hosts: Anthony John Agnello, Susan Arendt, David Roberts

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 39: Don’t call it a comeback Jul 11, 2016

Games covered this week: Zero Time Dilemma, Grand Kingdom, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Lego Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens

Holy crap, we’re freakin’ back. This week, the GamesRadar+ crew returns to the mics to talk about all sorts of Japanese games, like Zero Time Dilemma, Grand Kingdom, and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, as well as the disappointing bugginess of the otherwise fun Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

And in light of the tragedies over the past few weeks, we take some time to reflect on a few of the games which bring us joy and happiness; the games which help us find a little peace in this crazy world.

Hosts: Anthony John Agnello, Susan Arendt, David Roberts

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 38: Laser Fear Feb 20, 2016

Games covered this week: Street Fighter 5, Layers of Fear, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13

The latest episode of RadioRadar+ weighs in on Street Fighter 5 and its launch package, which some critics have found profoundly lacking in punch. We also peel back the creepy techniques used in the new PT-like horror game, Layers of Fear, and revisit Lightning Returns for old times’ sake.

Also, here’s your spoiler warning for James Bond’s latest outing, Spectre. This episode may ruin the movie for you, though no more than its creators did already.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Susan Arendt, Ashley Reed, Anthony John Agnello

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 37: New Game Minus Feb 12, 2016

Games covered this week: Firewatch, Unravel, Quantum Break, Final Fantasy … 12?

This week the podcast crew examines the impending hiatus of Assassin’s Creed, the Quantum Break backlash, the burning desire to play Firewatch and what happens when you get a bit wrapped up in the cute little Limbo-like, Unravel.

Anthony also conveys what it’s like to play Final Fantasy 12, years later, as a big ol’ cheater.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Sophia Tong, Susan Arendt, Anthony John Agnello

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 36: Hyrule HD Feb 06, 2016

Games covered this week: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, XCOM 2, Rusty Lake Hotel, Oxenfree, Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The RadioRadar+ crew reports back on Twilight Princess HD – and whether it deserved all that love … or all that hate, depending on who you talk to. Meanwhile, Susan’s still on her cannibal trip (following Tharsis) with a creepy new adventure game, while Anthony finally succumbs to one of the year’s coolest, most enigmatic games: Oxenfree. Maxwell also stops by with some stories about XCOM 2 and some theories on why there’s no console version of it in sight.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Susan Arendt, Maxwell McGee, Anthony John Agnello

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 35: The Long Division Episode Jan 30, 2016

Games covered this week: The Division, The Witness, Marvel’s Lego Avengers, Resident Evil Zero HD, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

The RadioRadar Crew spends an episode unpacking The Division’s dense New York plague-ground, the wobbly construction of Marvel’s Lego Avengers and whether one of Resident Evil’s oddest games holds up in an HD treatment. Ludwig finally talks about the ending of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain (don’t worry, there’s a spoiler warning) and Anthony convinces Susan to both watch and never watch Terminator: Genisys.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Susan Arendt, Anthony John Agnello

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 34: Quiet on Pony Island Jan 22, 2016

It’s Weird Game Week on the RadioRadar+ show, with thorough looks at delightfully off-kilter games like Oxenfree (a teen-infused mystery), Undertale (you’ve probably heard about it by now) and the insidious self-hacking game, Pony Island. The crew also discusses whether self-aware games can go too far, and whether story-focused developers need to take it down a notch in how they communicate with players.

Don’t worry, we lower the Pretension Level by talking about pooping horses too.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Ashley Reed, Anthony John Agnello

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 33: The MUD Bucket Jan 16, 2016

This week’s episode of RadioRadar+ ponders the agelessness of video game characters. Should they live forever? Should they be allowed to retire with dignity? Should they flaunt Luis Vuitton goods? (Yes, also yes, and … absolutely.)

After that, stay a while and hear about Sophia Tong’s epic history as a former MUD overlord – that’s Multi-User Dungeon, kids.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Sophia Tong, David Roberts

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 32: When Things Are Big That Should Be Small Jan 12, 2016

The RadioRadar+ show is back after a holiday break, ready to ponder the price of the Oculus Rift and what it could mean for PlayStation VR.

After that: let the spoilers flow through you as we talk about that thing that happened in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, get psyched for the promise of Psychonauts 2, and raise an eyebrow when the discussion inevitably turns to Super Duper Sonic.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Susan Arendt, Anthony John Agnello

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 31: Return of the MGS Guy Dec 19, 2015

After a disastrous (but spoiler-free) attempt to review Star Wars: The Force Awakens – without having seen it – the RadioRadar+ crew delve into games that, like Star Wars, have made a triumphant comeback after a tarnished turn or two.

The show also covers what it means for Hideo Kojima to be free, and whether his name might be enough to win over VR skeptics and console fence-sitters.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Maxwell McGee, Anthony John Agnello, Lucas Sullivan

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 30: Final Fantasy 7 and the best of PSX Dec 10, 2015

The PlayStation Experience hosted a whirlwind of big announcements (there’s a Ni no Kuni 2?) and a strong push toward VR from Sony, but it seems you can’t call something “PSX” for short without having it overshadowed by an iconic PlayStation 1 game. Yup, it’s the Final Fantasy 7 Remake episode, which – according to Square Enix – will be one of several Final Fantasy 7 Remake episodes coming in the future.

We, do of course, make plenty of room to talk about 100ft Robot Golf. This is a video game podcast, after all, and what’s more video game than that?

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Anthony John Agnello, Susan Arendt

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 29: The Pre-Thanksgiving Semi-Special Nov 25, 2015

The RadioRadar crew embarks on a bloody sojourn with the old hunters this week in a return to Bloodborne and its new expansion. Meanwhile, they make a case for another difficult oddity, Spelunker World, and figure out just who (if anyone) is doing microtransactions and card packs and all that stuff the right way. It could be just the show to accompany your impending Thanksgiving malaise.

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Ashley Reed, Lucas Sullivan

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RadioRadar+ Podcast 28: Actually, it’s Dr. Eggman’s Monster Nov 20, 2015

Is Star Wars: Battlefront a little too lean for its own good? This week’s episode looks at how different 2015’s last big shooter really is. The RadioRadar+ crew also ventures back into Fallout 4 – a world in which bugs aren’t as destructive as you might think – and explores Lara Croft’s latest in Rise of the Tomb Raider.

Plus: Is Eggman’s mustache worthy of a full-blown, full-grown Twitter war?

Hosts: Ludwig Kietzmann, Susan Arendt, Anthony John Agnello, Maxwell McGee

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