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Falcon, Erich, and Kevin from Gameranx talk games, gaming culture, the industry, and whatever else hijacks the conversation. Big opinions, weird tangents, deep dives, and the occasional guest.

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Ubisoft's 40th Birthday // The Falcon Show #17 Oct 25, 2026

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The crew celebrates Ubisoft's 40th anniversary by taking a deep dive into the company's long history, top-rated games, and current struggles. From their early beginnings as a computer reselling business to iconic franchises like Rayman, Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, and Assassin's Creed, we break down what made the studio famous—and where things went wrong. Plus, we offer our own "unsolicited consulting" on how Ubisoft can fix its live-service addiction, handle its cancelled remakes, and get back on track.

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02:05 Big Game Small Game: Spider-Man 2 and Scott Pilgrim EX

02:37 The Early History and Meaning of Ubisoft

04:02 Exploring Iconic Ubisoft Franchises

07:18 Delays, Cancellations, and Remake Struggles

08:06 Debating Metacritic's Top and Bottom Rated Games

10:52 Where Did Ubisoft Go Wrong?

13:33 The Downfall of Assassin's Creed

18:22 Unsolicited Advice: How to Fix Ubisoft

Crimson Desert | The Falcon Show Commentary Oct 25, 2026

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RE9 Wrap Up // The Falcon Show #16 Oct 25, 2026

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In this episode of the Falcon Show, the team discusses recent fan comments, highlights small indie games like Chop Shop and Banquet for Fools, and dives deep into a spoiler-filled breakdown of Resident Evil Requiem.

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00:24 Reader Comments

02:38 Small Games Selection

03:59 Resident Evil Requiem Breakdown

07:73 Story and Character Discussion

10:51 Favorite Bosses and Mechanics

12:23 Resident Evil Series Rankings

16:96 Leon and Marriage Speculation

19:55 Wrapping Up

Snap Judgements // The Falcon Show #15 Oct 25, 2026

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On this episode of The Falcon Show, the crew introduces a new segment called "Big Game, Small Game," featuring Resident Evil 9 Requiem, the bizarre copyright saga behind Cookies Bustle, and the Wild Blue Skies demo. Plus, a deep dive into the first image from the live-action God of War TV series, AI composition comparisons, and a snap judgment lightning round covering upcoming game and media releases.

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00:30 Big Game Small Game: Resident Evil 9 Requiem

09:59 Small Game: Cookies Bustle Copyright Drama

16:50 Small Game: Wild Blue Skies Demo

20:53 God of War TV Show Screenshot & Snap Judgments

27:03 Analyzing Composition and AI Image Comparison

34:23 God of War Show Casting & Format Criticism

54:53 Hidden Gems & Disappointing Releases

58:19 Snap Judgment Lightning Round

Resident Evil Requiem | The Falcon Show Commentary Oct 25, 2026

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The guys play Resident Evil Requiem. Obviously, everyone loved the Resident Evil 9 survival horror experience and made fun of Grace Ashcroft for being a sweat machine.

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1k Viewer Questions Special // The Falcon Show #14 Oct 25, 2026

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We hit a major milestone with 1,001 members! We are incredibly grateful for the support as we celebrate reaching over 1,001 club members. This community milestone means the world to us, and we look forward to sharing more gaming highlights with you all throughout the season.

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01:25 How Falcon Got His Name

02:30 What Would a True AAAA Game Look Like?

03:36 Preventing Video Game Burnout

04:43 Is Star Citizen Ever Coming Out?

07:33 Average Work Week at Gameranx

09:05 Lady Steps and the Code Violet Sequel

09:51 Bottom 10 Games That Failed the Two Hour Test

12:28 Creating a Quality Live Service Game

18:13 Finding Satisfaction After Elden Ring

Best Cutscenes // The Falcon Show #13 Oct 25, 2026

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In this episode of The Falcon Show, the hosts break down some of the most insane, bizarre, and hype video game cutscenes of all time. From the infamous Russian roulette scene in Killer7 and Metal Gear Solid's legendary character moments to Final Fantasy VII and the peak action of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, they discuss what makes game cinematics so unforgettable.

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00:25 Killer7 Russian Roulette Scene

01:14 Metal Gear Solid Otacon

02:14 Final Fantasy VII PS1 Cutscenes

05:24 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth & Remake

07:32 Clock Tower 3 Cutscene

09:27 Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Ending Cutscene

19:52 Community Favorite Cutscenes

The 2 Hour Rule // The Falcon Show #12 Oct 25, 2026

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Learn the 2 Hour Rule and how it helps you manage your time for better gaming sessions. We break down the philosophy behind this approach to improve your daily habits.

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00:00 Upcoming Q&A Episode

02:17 Idea for "Lady Steps" Game

04:46 Art, Duke Nukem, and Urinals

06:24 Playing Games Beyond Two Hours

08:46 Back to the Future NES Review

20:44 Completing Code Violet and Mind's Eye

21:40 Spy Fiction Review

26:00 Mass Effect Andromeda Review

35:57 Telltale's Game of Thrones Review

47:38 The Two-Hour Rule for Video Games

Lawsuits For Fun // The Falcon Show #11 Oct 25, 2026

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In this episode of the Falcon Show, Falcon, Eric, and Kevin dive into the ongoing legal battle between Nintendo and Pocketpair over Palworld. They unpack the underlying IP and patent details surrounding the lawsuit, explore Sony's involvement, and discuss the bizarre history of patented video game mechanics. The crew rounds out the discussion by brainstorming their own absurd lawsuit ideas and reflecting on the notorious broken promises of game developer Peter Molyneux.

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00:20 Nintendo vs Pocket Pair Lawsuit

04:48 Sony's Hidden Involvement

08:58 Video Game Patent Law

12:58 American vs Japanese IP Law

21:42 Ridiculous Gaming Patents

40:42 Frivolous Lawsuit Ideas

47:06 Peter Molyneux's Promises

55:27 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

Remakes, Remasters & Re Releases // The Falcon Show #10 Oct 25, 2026

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Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake cancellation has left fans disappointed. On that note, we break down the news and the state of game remakes and game remasters.

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00:00 Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake Cancelled

01:10 Ubisoft Going All In on Live Services

01:48 Remakes vs Remasters Market Revenue

04:23 Failed Video Game Remakes

07:71 What Makes a Great Remake

10:26 Pitching a Better Code Violet Remake

14:22 Remakes That We Want to See Made

16:21 Resident Evil Remakes and Steve Burnside

18:48 Creating the Ultimate Video Game Remake Concept