Series: FOTG Podcast

Tim, Derek, and Dan talk about current video games.

Episode 170 – Best Games of 2019 (so far)

There have been good games in 2019. But have there been any truly great games? Which ones have we been most impressed with so far, and which upcoming releases are we most hopeful will land on our final GOTY lists? We dig into those topics, but first, we welcome our new permanent co-host: Daniel Freitas! …

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Episode 169 – Super Mario Maker 2 | Summer Gaming

We’re back after a few weeks off, and we’ve been playing a LOT of different games. Hence the scattershot approach this week to catch you up on everything we have thoughts about. These topics include everything from Super Mario Maker 2 & Judgment to international soccer competitions and women athlete salaries. Good luck making it …

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Episode 168 – E3 2019 Recap & Reactions

It’s over. The main conferences and waves of announcements have ended, and most of the news from E3 2019 has been revealed. So what did we think? Daniel Freitas joins us for this discussion. Did Derek actually watch any of the conferences? Will Daniel talk about anything not called “final fantasy 7”? Will Tim ever …

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Episode 167 – E3 2019 Predictions & Hopes & Fears

We are in the final week before E3, so what do we think we will see? What are the longshot hopes we have and what things are we worried we will see? We talk about that as well as more Rage 2 talk, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Unity, Blood & Truth, and more! …

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Episode 165 – When Hype Kills a Game

Excitement can be a great thing when it comes to video games, but how does it negatively impact its reception? How early is “too early” to reveal a game? What causes us to hype up a game too much and affect our enjoyment of it when it’s finally released? We answer these questions and more …

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Episode 164 – Days Gone | Loot Boxes

Sony has been on an absolutely stunning streak of top-tier console exclusives. The latest one, Days Gone, is now out. Does it keep the momentum going, or is this a step back? We talk about our first impressions of the game as well as our thoughts on the practice of micro-transactions & loot boxes. We …

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Episode 161 – Sekiro Impressions

The next souls-like experience is here in the form of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Set in Feudal Japan, From Software has delivered another high-quality and brutally difficult action RPG. We break down our thoughts from the first weekend with the game, and provide a few tips for anyone getting ready to dive in. We also …

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