4Player Podcast

4Player Podcast #891 - The Atomic Wedgie Show (Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Control Resonant, Silver Pines, and More!)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Impressions: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (17:14)
Impressions: Control Resonant (46:15)
Impressions: BioRand4 | Resident Evil 4 Randomizer (1:07:00)
Impressions: Silver Pines (1:12:45)
4Player Minute (1:23:20)

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4Player Podcast #890 - The Bad Friend Show (Silent Hill: Townfall, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo, Dicevaders, and More!)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Films & Wolverine (1:00)
Impressions: Silent Hill: Townfall (22:22)
Impressions: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo (55:35)
Impressions: Dicevaders (1:10:20)
4Player Minute (1:18:00)

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4Player Podcast #889 - The Gaming Enema Show (Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Wolverine, Bills Must be Paid, and More!)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Resident Evil Movie and the Big Walk Religious Experience with Ed (1:35)
Impressions: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (11:10)
Impressions: Bills Must be Paid (47:20)
Impressions: Wolverine (52:35)
4Player Minute (1:27:00)

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4Player Podcast #888 - The Lucky Number Show (Orbitals, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and More!)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Mulholland Drive (2:15)
Impressions: Orbitals (13:00)
Impressions: Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (30:15)
Impressions: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (46:30)
4Player Minute (1:00:30)

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4Player Podcast #887 - The Ravenous Show (Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Ocarina of Time Remake Reactions, Nintendo Direct Recap, and More!)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: TV & Film Banter (1:40)
Impressions: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (10:30)
Impressions: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (33:45)
Impressions: Star Wars: Zero Company (42:30)
News - Nintendo Unveils 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Remake (54:20)
News - Nintendo Direct Recap (1:14:40)
4Player Minute (1:41:00)

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4Player Podcast #886 - The Alien Beauty Pageant Show (Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Star Wars: Zero Company, and More!)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Is Wolverine Going to Suck? (1:25)
Impressions: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (15:40)
Impressions: Star Wars: Zero Company (35:30)
4Player Minute (1:15:40)

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4Player Podcast #885 - The Kettle Kicker Show (The Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Debut, Vholume, Lies of P, and More!)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Impressions: The incredible Big Walk Finale (3:00)
News: The Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Debut (15:45)
Impressions: Blood Dungeon (38:38)
Impressions: Lies of P (51:50)
Impressions: Vholume (1:04:00)
Impressions: Twisted Tower (1:12:40)
4Player Minute (1:18:55)

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4Player Podcast #884 - Chekhov's Volcano (Big Walk, Mafia: The Old Country, Shards of Order, and More!)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Nicholas Cage films and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (1:30)
Impressions: Big Walk (17:30)
Impressions: Mafia: The Old Country (39:00)
Impressions: Shards of Order (53:25)
Impressions: Granblue Fantasy: Re:Link (1:03:20)
4Player Minute (1:12:00)

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4Player Podcast #883 - The Spider-Man Hipster Show (Splatoon Raiders, Cronos: The New Dawn, Ironwing Valiant, and More!)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Film Banter and Spiderman Hate Apparently (3:00)
Impressions: Splatoon Raiders (19:00)
Impressions: Cronos: The New Dawn (44:00)
4Player Minute / Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera (55:45)

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4Player Podcast #882 - The Fantastique Show (Incident at Galley House, Granblue Fantasy Re:Link, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and More!)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Movies annd such (2:25)
Ice-Breaker: What upcoming 2026 releases do you think are flying under the radar? (15:35)
Impressions: Incident at Galley House (29:10)
Impressions: Granblue Fantasy Re:Link (43:00)
Impressions: Rhythm Heaven Groove (1:00:30)
Impressions: Taiyaki Fabulous: Museum of Fish (1:09:00)
4Player Minute (1:14:40)

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4Player Podcast #881 - The Goblin Breeding Show (Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations DLC, Demon Tides, UFO50: Nanograms, and More!)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Movies & the Taco Bell Poop Parasite (1:15)
Impressions: Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations DLC (23:25)
Impressions: Demon Tides (37:45)
Impressions: UFO 50: Nanograms (50:40)
Impressions: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (1:00:00)
4Player Minute (1:15:30)

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Picross Video Essay - Searching for the Perfect Picross

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4Player Podcast #880 - The Late-Stage Capitalism Show (Star Fox, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Playstation / Microsoft Burn it All Down, and More!)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Impressions: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (11:40)
Impressions: Star Fox (25:00)
Impressions: Terratech Legion (45:30)
News: Playstation to Cease Disc Production in January 2028 (1:03:15)
News: Microsoft Restructuring Plans Lay Waste to Industry (1:26:20)
4Player Minute (1:39:40)

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Love Island Clip - Montoya Crashes Out

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4Player Podcast #879 - The Hot Dog Hypothetical Show (Twisted Metal V, Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch Details, Industry Layoffs Continue, and More!)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Supergirl & Toy Story 5 Reactions (1:30)
Ice-Breaker: An important hot dog hypothetical (13:25)
Impressions: Twisted Metal V (20:55)
News: Grand Theft Auto VI Launch / Pre-Order Details Revealed (47:30)
News: Industry Layoffs Continue at Bungie, EA, & Compulsion Games (59:25)
4Player Minute (1:14:10)

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4Player Podcast #878 - We Need to Talk about Microsoft (The Chaotic State of Xbox, Steam Next Fest Demos, and More!)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Ice-Breaker: What are some unconventional but recommended co-op experiences? (2:30)
Impressions: Mina the Hollower (15:00)
News: What in the world is going on at Microsoft / Xbox? (20:00)
Ice-Breaker: Would any other 4Player staff move out of state? (0:00)
Steam Next Fest Demo: Order of the Sinking Star (39:15)
Steam Next Fest Demo: 1666: Amsterdam (55:00)
Steam Next Fest Demo: Blood Dungeon (1:06:00)
Steam Next Fest Demo: Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! (1:13:00)
Steam Next Fest Demo: Virtue and a Sledgehammer (1:19:18)
4Player Minute (1:30:00)

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4Player Podcast #877 - The Inexperienced Gamer Show (A Recap of all the Biggest Announcements from Summer Game Fest 2026!)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Fantasy Critic Update (2:00)
Impressions: Mina the Hollower (10:55)
Impressions: 007: First Light (28:25)
News Roundup: Summer Game Fest Announcements - SGF, Microsoft, & Nintendo (33:30)

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4Player Podcast #876 - The Boys are Back in Town (007: First Light, Mina the Hollower, Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, and More!)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Impressions: Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (2:05)
Impressions: 007: First Light (22:00)
Impressions: Mina the Hollower (41:30)
Impressions: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo (1:01:10)
News: Sony / Bungie Kill Development of Destiny 2 (1:17:30)
News: The Witcher 3 is Getting a New Expansion (1:37:30)
News: Fable Delayed to 2027 (1:43:30)
News Roundup: Sony State of Play Announcements (1:47:00)

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4Player Podcast #875 - The Good, Hard, Fun Show (Mixtape, Resident Evil Requiem DLC, Moonsigil Atlas, and More!)

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Ice Breaker: Least favorite open worlds (12:50)
Impressions: Mixtape (22:20)
Impressions: Resident Evil Requiem DLC: Leon Must Die Forever (38:15)
Impressions: Moonsigil Atlas (54:30)
4Player Minute (01:06:38)

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4Player Podcast #874 - So Many Elephants in the Room (Saros, the Star Fox 64 Remake Revealed, an Ocarina of Time Remake Debate, and More!)

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Ice Breaker: Who would we swap voice boxes with? (3:00)
Banter: Movies! (7:05)
News: Nintendo Announces Remake of Star Fox 64 (13:25)
More Fantasy Critic Drama (22:30)
Another Ocarina of Time Remake Debate (34:25)
Impressions: Pragmata (43:00)
Impressions: Saros (47:20)
Impressions: Vampire Crawlers (1:02:30)
4Player Minute (1:15:00)

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4Player Podcast #873 - A Shiny Pokemon Appears (Vampire Crawlers, Pokemon Pokopia, James Bond, and More!)

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Movies! (2:40)
Banter: Krispy finally watched 'No Time to Die' (6:00)
Banter: Catching up with Nolan (26:00)
Ice Breaker: Who is the most well rounded gamer in our group? (42:30)
Impressions: Vampire Crawlers (51:30)
Impressions: Pokemon Poklopia (1:10:30)
4Player Minute (1:47:00)

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4Player Podcast #872 - The Noodle Arms Show (Pragmata, Mouse: P.I. for Hire, and More!)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter: Movies and the "Boss Baby to Nightmares" pipeline (5:40)
Ice Breaker: The "bad" games we still love (18:30)
Impressions: Pragmata (25:35)
Impressions: Mouse: P.I. for Hire (53:45)
4Player Minute (1:09:00)

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4Player Podcast #871 - The Pokemon Ate All the Humans (Pokemon Pokopia, Replaced, Life is Strange: Reunion, and More!)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Ice Breaker: Backlog Reflections (3:20)
Impressions: Pokemon Pokopia (9:00)
Impressions: Replaced (27:00)
Impressions: Life is Strange: Reunion (51:00)
Ice Breaker: Was 4Player Podcast ever called something else? (1:07:15)
4Player Minute (1:11:25)

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4Player Podcast #870 - The Star Fox Propoganda Show (Rumored Nintendo Lineup for 2026, Crimson Desert Check-In, Net.Attack(), and More!)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

TV Show / Movie Banter: Something Very Bad is Going to Happen / Super Mario Galaxy Movie (1:35)
Rumor: Nintendo's 2026 Lineup Includes Ocarina of Time Remake and Star Fox (20:08)
Ice Breaker: What is our dream crossover game (48:20)
Ice Breaker: What child targeted media is also great for adults? (52:50)
Impressions: Crimson Desert (1:00:18)
Impressions: Net.Attack() (1:16:10)
Impressions: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (1:32:40)
4Player Minute (1:36:00)

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4Player Podcast #869 - The "Bluey Adult" Show (Crimson Desert, Fatal Frame 2 Remake, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and More!)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Ice Breaker: What is your favorite game that is "On Nick's shelf" but something he has never played? (9:30)
Impressions: Crimson Desert (18:00)
Impressions: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (53:15)
Impressions: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (1:13:50)
Ice Breaker: Are there any current "right thing, wrong time" design choices in the current gaming ecosystem? (1:28:25)
4Player Minute (1:34:30)

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4Player Podcast #868 - A Man of Distinction (Marathon, Pokemon Pokopia, Crimson Desert Reviews, and More!)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Impressions: Marathon with Nick (2:10)
Impressions: Pokemon Pokopia (22:00)
Impressions: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (36:00)
Headline: Crimson Desert Reviews are In (45:18)
Impressions: Resident Evil Requiem (1:06:45)
4Player Minute (1:19:45)

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4Player Podcast #867 - The Gear Fear Show (Marathon, Slay the Spire 2, Esoteric Ebb, and More!)

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Film Banter (6:40)
Impressions: Marathon (8:50)
Impressions: Esoteric Ebb (44:00)
Impressions: Slay the Spire 2 (58:30)
Impressions: Resident Evil Requiem (1:31:30)
4Player Minute (1:48:20)

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4Player Podcast #866 - The Big-Baddie Show (Resident Evil Requiem, a Foiled Bloodborne Remake, Xbox Leadership Shakeup, and More!)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Film Banter (5:10)
Impressions: Resident Evil Requiem (18:00)
Ice-Breaker Question: What video game protagonist would make a TERRIBLE roomate? (1:01:00)
Impressions: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (1:05:40)
Headline: From Software prevented Bluepoint from Remaking Bloodborne (1:16:50)
Headline: Major Leadership shakeup at Xbox (1:37:00)
4Player Minute (1:44:20)

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4Player Podcast #865 - The Cat Breeding Show (God of War: Sons of Sparta, Reanimal, Mewgenics, and More!)

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Ice-Breaker Question: What unexpected video game tv adaptation could be good? (5:25)
Impressions: God of War: Sons of Sparta (11:30)
Impressions: Reanimal (36:15)
Impressions: Mewgenics (48:10)
Headline: Sony shuts down Bluepoint (1:10:30)
Ice-Breaker Question: What old-school game mechanics should come back? (1:20:00)
4Player Minute (1:26:15)

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4Player Podcast #864 - The Hate Boner Show (Nioh 3, Lovish, Playstation State of Play Recap, and More!)

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Reveal of the 4Player Community Top 10 for 2025 (2:30)
Ice-Breaker Question: Did Highguard even have a chance? (17:30)
News: Recap of the big Playstation State-of-Play (21:30)
News: Silent Hill Townfall Reveal (58:00)
Ice-Breaker Question: Switch 2 temperature check (1:11:30)
Impressions: Lovish (1:20:00)
Impressions: Nioh 3 (1:31:00)
4Player Minute (1:48:30)

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4Player Podcast #863 - The Falling Simulator Show (Cairn, Vital Shell, Overwatch 2, and More!)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Ice-Breaker Question: Worst modern trends in gaming? (4:35)
Impressions: Cairn (13:45)
Impressions: Vital Shell (41:15)
4Player Minute - Including the Skinny on big updates to Overwatch "2" (54:00)

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4Player Podcast #862 - The Mega-Man Conspiracy Show (Mio: Memories in Orbit, Pragmata Demo, the Fable Showcase, and More!)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Acknowledgements of Current Events (2:45)
Ice-Breaker Question: What games would you will into existence if you could? (5:10)
Impressions: Pragmata Demo (16:30)
Impressions: Mio: Memories in Orbit (30:30)
Impressions: Strange Jigsaws (45:30)
Ice-Breaker Question: Will we ever record in person again? (55:40)
News / Headline: Microsoft shows of Fable and announces launch on PS5 (1:08:40)
4Player Minute (1:25:00)

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4Player Podcast #861 - Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword (The 2025 Awards Show)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Please be aware that this episode delves into spoilers for some of the year's biggest games (Especially Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Silent Hill f, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, ROUTINE, Death Stranding 2, and more). We did our best to provide ample warning before each spoiler so proceed with caution and be ready to skip ahead if you would prefer to avoid spoilers.

Our 2025 Award Categories:

Best World Design / Level Design **SPOILER WARNING** (7:38)
Best Storytelling **SPOILER WARNING** (25:20)
Best Gaming Moment **SPOILER WARNING** (53:20)
Wild Card Award #1 (1:18:00)
BREAK: Best Soundtrack Samples from Ed (Hollow Knight Silksong) & Krispy (Skin Deep) (1:34:30)
Best New Enemy / Boss Design **SPOILER WARNING** (1:37:00)
Best New Character **SPOILER WARNING** (1:57:50)
Biggest Surprise **SPOILER WARNING** (2:20:20)
Wild Card Award #2 (2:38:00)
BREAK: Best Soundtrack Samples from Brad (Metroid Prime 4) & Chris Davis (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) (2:54:15)
Biggest Disappointment (2:55:50)
I Won't Quit You, I Promise (3:09:45)
The 2025 Spotlight Award (3:20:00)
Outro / Best Soundtrack Sample from Nick (Kingdom Come Deliverance 2) (3:33:48)

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4Player Podcast #860 - The 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft / Preview Show

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Fantasy Critic 2025 Results & Wrap-Up (5:00)
Fantasy Critic 2026 Draft / Preview ft. 35 upcoming games! (14:45)
Fantasy Critic 2026 Counter Picks (1:32:55)

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4Player Podcast #859 - The Video Game Prepper Show (The Seance of Blake Manor, Monster Hunter Wilds, Death Stranding 2, and More!)

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

First things first... Happy New Year!
Housekeeping (1:40)
Ice Breaker: What non-pokemon character would you sneak into the pokedex if you could? (12:40)
The Seance of Blake Manor (18:50)
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (42:35)
Ice Breaker: What are some of your all-time favorite movies? (1:04:00)
Monster Hunter Wilds - Title Update 4 (1:13:15)
4Player Minute (1:35:00)

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4Player Podcast #858 - The Sloppy Re-Entry Show (Metroid Prime 4, ROUTINE, The Game Awards Recap, and More!)

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the show:

Housekeeping - New Website / Logo Coming Soon (2:00)
Impressions - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (8:30)
Impressions - ROUTINE (1:00:00)
Impressions - Banjo Kazooie 3... in DREAMS (1:21:20)
Recap - The Game Awards 2025 (1:32:10)

4Player Podcast #857 - A Whirling Tornado of Banana Death (Pardon the Snoring Dog...)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Headlines - Metroid Prime 4 Reviews are In (8:00)
Impressions - Hell is Us (20:10)
Bullying Chris Davis over Kingdome Come Deliverance 2 (32:00)
Impressions - Sektori (50:00)
Impressions - Megabonk (1:04:00)
4Player Minute (1:16:50)

PSA: As the title implies, pardon the adorable dog lightly snoring in the background...

4Player Podcast #856 - The Honest Erotica Show (Dispatch, Absolum, Metroid Prime 4 Controversy, and More!)

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Housekeeping (2:00)
Headlines - Metroid Prime 4... Ruined?! (10:40)
Headlines - The Game Award Nominations (36:00)
Impressions - Dispatch (49:20)
Impressions - Absolum (1:16)
4Player Minute (1:38:40)

4Player Podcast #855 - The Skelly Appreciation Show (Lumines Arise, Keeper, Dispatch, and More!)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Keeper (5:00)
Lumines Arise (22:00)
Hades 2 (38:50)
Ghost of Yotei (51:40)
Dispatch (1:02:00)
Ball x Pit (1:21:35)
4Player Minute (1:33:40)

4Player Podcast #854 - The 2025 Community Fantasy Critic Recap and Update

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Halloween Banter (1:15)
Current Standing of our 4Player Staff Fantasy Critic League (5:30)
Current Standing of all 4Player Community Fantasy Critic Leagues (31:40)

4Player Podcast #853 - The Murder Ballet Show (Dying Light: The Beast, Ninja Gaiden 4, Once Upon a Katamari, and More!)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Banter - Horror Movies & Spooky Season Stuff (2:00)
Impressions - Ninja Gaiden 4 (23:00)
Impressions - Dying Light: The Beast (43:20)
Impressions - Once Upon a Katamari (1:08:00)
Impressions - Slots & Daggers (1:24:25)
4Player Minute (1:34:50)

4Player Podcast #852 - The Sprinkle Hater Show (Forestrike, Silent Hill f, Hades II, and More!)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Discussion Topics:

Banter - Horror Movies & Spooky Season Stuff (1:15)
Impressions - Forestrike (18:50)
Impressions - Silent Hill f | New Game + (32:45)
Impressions - Hades II (57:35)
4Player Minute (1:16:18)

4Player Podcast #851 - The Pumpkin Nights Show (Ghost of Yotei, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Consume Me, and More!)

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000

Spooky season has arrived! Before we delve into the absolute chaos of October 2025 in the world of video games, we indulge our desire to talk horror films and getting into the Halloween spirit! After that, Brad dives deep on yet another "definitive" version of his favorite game of all time: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Chris Davis and Nick deliver some early impressions of Ghost of Yotei and discuss how Sucker Punch approached the sequel from a design standpoint. Brad also shines some light on an inspired new indie game, Consume Me, which is already sweeping up awards but struggling a little to gain traction for consumers.

Banter - Spooky season is here! (1:00)
Impressions - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (18:30)
Impressions - Ghost of Yotei (49:15)
Impressions - Consume Me (1:16:50)
4Player Minute (1:34:50)

4Player Podcast #850 - The Hot Spring Show (Silent Hill f, Hades II, Hollow Knight Silksong, and More!)

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +0000

Chris Davis turned 40 but enough about that... October 2025 is poised to be one of the most beautifully chaotic months of gaming that we've seen in a long time. We recorded late this week but it gave us more time to delve into Silent Hill f, another impressive (original) entry in Silent Hill's ongoing comeback tour. Brad also siezes the opportunity to finally talk about Hades II after patiently waiting for the game to leave early access! Of course, there is more Hollow Knight Silksong to discuss as we each move through this difficult game at varying paces.

Impressions - Silent Hill f (9:55)
Impressions - Hades II (41:45)
4Player Minute (1:09:10)

4Player Podcast #849 - Speed on Feet (Hollow Knight Silksong, Hideo Kojima Project Updates, Silent Hill f Reviews, and More!)

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We dig deeper into Hollow Knight Silksong this week and take the time to debate some of the nitty-gritty design choices that make the experience divisive but brilliant. Chris Davis delivers some final thoughts on his extended playthroughs of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and we briefly discuss the fun we had together last week streaming Peak! In the news, Kojima Productions hosted their own showcase with a host of announcements including a first look at OD: Knock. We also take a closer look at some surprises that hit this week with games like Silent Hill f and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter debuting with impressive review scores.

Banter (2:40)
News - Trails in the Sky and Silent Hill f debut with surprisingly strong reviews (21:00)
News - Hideo Kojima presentation reveals updates on upcoming projects (39:30)
Impressions - Peak (49:10)
Impressions - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (1:08:00)
Impressions - Hollow Knight Silksong (1:24:09)
4Player Minute (1:48:00)

4Player Podcast #848 - The Hot-for-Hornet Show (Hollow Knight Silksong, Nintendo Direct Recap, New Release Dates Revealed, and More!)

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000

What is there to say? Hollow Knight Silksong is out and we have played a bunch of it. In fact, the game is so good that it brought Ed out of hiding and onto the podcast for the first time since our 2025 Fantasy Critic Draft! After slobbing all over Silksong, we take some time to recap this week's big Nintendo Direct and the abundance of announcements thaat continue to make 2025 one of the wildest years for gaming ever! Metroid Prime 4 and Hades 2 have new release dates and the next Fire Emblem is lookin hot.

Banter - Catching up with Ed (7:20)
Impressions - Hollow Knight Silksong (18:20)
News - Nintendo Direct Recap (1:09:40)
4Player Minute (1:29:55)

4Player Podcast #847 - The Juice Box Show (Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, No Man's Sky: Voyagers, and More!)

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

As the clock ticks down toward the looming release of Hollow Knight Silksong, we say goodbye to a bygone era. Strangely enough, that era ends with us revisiting three established franchises with vastly different approaches to modernization. Nick and Chris Davis talk about the impressive - but slightly unambitious - remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Brad delves into Shinobi: Art of Vengeance which has reinvented the franchise with a shift of genre and a beautiful new coat of paint. Meanwhile, Krispy declares No Man's Sky: Voyagers to be the ultimate expansion which softens the barrier-to-entry and out Starfield's Starfield.

Impressions - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (12:10)
Impressions - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (45:15)
Impressions - No Man's Sky: Voyagers (1:00:40)
4Player Minute (1:18:00)

4Player Podcast #846 - The Derek Show (Sword of the Sea, Heartworm, Deadlock, Lumines Arise Demo, and More!)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This is not a drill. Hollow Knight Silksong not only has a release date... It's NEXT WEEK! As exciting as that is, we have to deal with the here and now. Brad tries his best to talk about Sword of the Sea without mentioning Journey but fails miserably. Nick delves into Heartworm, a 2025 indie horror game that harkens back to the days of PS1-era survival horror and Chris Davis continues his recent love affair with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 but focuses on the campaign this week. With a little Lumines Arise (Demo), Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, and some Deadlock Beta impressions sprinkled throughout, you've got yourself a podcast.

News - Hollow Knight Silksong Release Date Announced (12:00)
Impressions - Sword of the Sea (21:40)
Impressions - Heartworm (34:40)
Impressions - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (43:55)
Impressions - Lumines Arise Demo (1:03:00)
4Player Minute / Deadlock Impressions (1:26:50)

4Player Podcast #845 - A Diddy when You're Tootin (Gamecom Opening Night Live 2025 Recap, Hollow Knight Silksong Updates, Fumes, and More!)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Gamescom 2025 kicked off this week in Germany so we devoted most of this episode to recapping the news and announcements coming out of the Opening Night Live ceremony! This includes updates for highly anticipated games like Routine, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil Requiem, and more! Believe it or not, there is also big news to report regarding Hollow Knight Silksong and Bioshock 4! Brad squeezes in some impressions of Fumes; a car combat game in early access which scratched his Twisted Metal itch (kinda).

News - Hollow Knight Silksong Updates (10:45)
News - Bioshock 4 Development Shakeup (23:10)
News - Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Recap (28:40)
Impressions - Fumes (1:12:30)
4Player Minute (1:24:40)

4Player Podcast #844 - The Assault Class Show (Battlefield 6 Beta, Ooo, Octopath Traveler 2, and More!)

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Nick's making random gaming decisions again but it gives us a chance to revisit Octopath Traveler II; An RPG that didn't get a ton of coverage from us when it first released. Before the onslaught of AAA releases hits, Brad keeps the flow of indie darlings flowing. This week, he talks about Ooo and Is this Seat Taken; both of which are worth your attention albeit for very different reasons. Of course, Chris Davis is coming in hot with his in-depth impressions of the Battlefield 6 Beta!

Impressions - Octopath Traveler 2 (8:50)
Impressions - Ooo (16:00)
Impressions - Is this Seat Taken? (23:42)
Impressions - Battlefield 6 Beta (41:00)
4Player Minute (1:04:00)

4Player Podcast #843 - The No Manual Show (Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and More!)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000

We're coming in hot this week! You may not know this but 2025 is the year of the ninja! Brad brings his thoughts on two new 2D entries in classic ninja franchises: Ninja Gaiden Ragebound and the demo for the upcoming Shinobi: Art of Vengeance! Nick digs a little deeper into Donkey Kong Bananza which might go down as the best "baby-game" ever made. Chris Davis gives his final thoughts on Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 along with footage that will haunt Brad's nightmares.

Impressions - Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (4:00)
Impressions - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Demo (12:35)
Impressions - Donkey Kong Bananza (23:15)
Impressions - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 (38:00)

4Player Podcast #842 - The Smooth Body Show (Donkey Kong Bananza, Luto, Promise Mascot Agency, and More!)

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week brings MORE Superman chit-chat now that our resident comic-book expert has seen the film! Brad talks about Promise Mascot Agency which feels like a bizarre mini-game ripped straight out of Yakuza. Of course, we also dig into Donkey Kong Bananza; The Nintendo Switch 2's first "killer app!" Nick also delivers early impressions of Luto which feels like a bizarre cross between PT and The Stanley Parable. There's loads to talk about but for some reason, Chris Davis didn't bring us footage of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4! WTF?

Film Banter (2:00)
Impressions - Promise Mascot Agency (12:00)
Impressions - Donkey Kong Bananza (28:00)
Impressions - Luto (57:20)
Impressions - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 (1:07:00)
4Player Minute (1:18:10)

4Player Podcast #841 - The Dreaded Bottom-Line Show (Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, The Wonderful 101, Xbox Layoffs / Cancellations, and More!)

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

It's a week of highs and lows! Unfortunately, Xbox was hit with another wave of layoffs and high-profile cancellations including the likes of Perfect Dark and Everwild. It's not all bad news bears though. We cover the new Superman movie, revisit The Wonderful 101, and delve deeper into the insane and wonderful world of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach! Chris Davis also played... The Thing Remastered(?!).

Film Banter - Superman (4:40)
News - Xbox Layoffs and Cancellations (12:10)
Impressions - The Thing Remastered (39:00)
Impressions - The Wonderful 101 (44:20)
Impressions - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (1:04:00)
4Player Minute (1:42:50)

4Player Podcast #840 - The Green Sheep Show (Blue Prince, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Chronicles of the Wolf, and More!)

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Before diving into the depths of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, we take a detour to return to Blue Prince now that Nick has given himself to the game. Brad talks about the new Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update and highlights Chronicles of the Wolf; a well made homage to classic Castlevania. Chris Davis surprises the group with a game off his extensive backlog (**It's Okami**) and Krispy hit the road recently so he got to spend some time with Mario Kart World, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Unicorn Overlord on his Nintendo Switch 2! So many video games, so little time...

Impressions - Blue Prince (3:00)
Impressions - Chronicles of the Wolf (21:20)
Impressions - Monster Hunter Wilds - Title Update 2 (32:00)
Impressions - Okami (43:30)
Impressions - Nintendo Switch 2 including Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Mario Kart World, and Unicorn Overlord (1:01:15)
Impressions - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (1:17:00)
4Player Minute (1:34:00)

4Player Podcast #839 - Our Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2025 (18 Upcoming Games to Keep an Eye On in the Back Half of 2025)

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We're basically half way through 2025 so we brought back the Top 3 podcast this week to talk about the games that have our attention in the 2nd half of the year. We each run through our personal Top 3 most anticiapted games in the first half and then we do a bonus round in the back half that focuses on our more unexpected choices. All-in-all, this episode highlights 18 GAMES (technically 19) that we think you should be paying attention to in the coming months - Both big and small!

Segment 1 - Our top 3 most anticipated games of 2025 | The big ones (1:00)
Segment 2 - Our top 3 most anticipated games of 2025 | The odd ones (1:10:40)

4Player Podcast #838 - The Melon Head Show (Dune: Awakening, Mario Kart World, Summer Game Fest Recap, and More!)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A lot has transpired in the world of gaming since our last recording. Summer Game Fest brought us a bundle of exciting announcements - including Resident Evil Requiem - and the Nintendo Switch 2 officially launched! We give some initial thoughts on the new hardware and Mario Kart World and do a quick recap of the SGF highlights. On top of that, Krispy takes us on a deep dive into Dune: Awakening, Chris Davis talks The Precinct, and Brad talks about exciting new demos for Mina the Hollower, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Absolum, and Baby Steps!

Impressions - Dune: Awakening (9:20)
Impressions - Demos: Mina the Hollower, Absolum, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, & Baby Steps (37:50)
Impressions - The Precinct (1:31:05)
Impressions - Mario Kart World + Nintendo Switch 2 (1:27:00)
News - Resident Evil Requiem Announcement (1:45:50)
News - Summer Games Fest Recap (2:03:00)

4Player Podcast #837 - Gamer Hanukkah Returns (Summer Game Fest Predictions, Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo, Deliver at all Costs, and More!)

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

With E3 a thing of the past, Brad officially dubs early June as "Gamer Hanukkah" (more commonly known as Summer Game Fest) - A week (or more) long celebration of the gaming industry that comes with a boat load of big gaming announcements and reveals! We devote the entire first segment to talking about our expectations and dreams for the event, including the possible reveals for Resident Evil 9, a remake of Final Fantasy Tactics, IO Interactive's new James Bond game (Now titled "First Light"), and more! In the second segment, Brad talks about Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo - a game that might quell the wait for Mina the Hollower - and Chris Davis brings impressions of two new (and upcoming) indie games: Deliver at all Costs and Hell is Us (demo).

Discussion - Summer Game Fest Predictions (1:25)
Impressions - Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo (53:50)
Impressions - Deliver at all Costs (1:12:40)
Impressions - Hell is Us Demo (1:29:10)
4Player Minute (1:42:40)

4Player Podcast #836 - The Illness Incubation Show (Monster Train 2, Labyrinth of the Demon King, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and More!)

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Brad's home has been invaded by Covid once again but not even that can stop Brad from digging into the hotly anticipated new deck-builder, Monster Train 2! Nick shovels more "Nick-slop" in the form of lo-fi indie horror game, Labyrinth of the Demon King and Chris Davis delves deeper into DOOM: The Dark Ages! We also talk Mission Impossible and try our best to convince Krispy to play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!

Banter - Movie Talk (2:25)
Impressions - Monster Train 2 (18:50)
Impressions - Labyrinth of the Demon King (38:05)
Impressions - DOOM: The Dark Ages (47:00)
Impressions - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (1:08:35)
4Player Minute (1:22:20)

4Player Podcast #835 - The Doom and Gloom Show (DOOM: The Dark Ages, Skin Deep, Blades of Fire, and More!)

Sat, 24 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Don't let the episode title fool you, it's not all doom and gloom this week... DOOM: The Dark Ages is out and we dig into what it gets right and wrong; Regardless of it's faults, it's still great to see DOOM thriving in the year of our (dark) lord, 2025. Brad suspects that Mercury Steam may have lucked into creating a hidden gem with their latest IP, Blades of Fire, and Krispy can't say enough great things about Skin Deep (Blendo Games new joint).

**Please Note there that there is a hiccup in Brad's audio in the 2nd segment around the 1-hour mark that doesn't get resolved for approx 20 minutes. We apologize for the error... It was TOTALLY NOT NICK'S FAULT**

Impressions - Blades of Fire (12:46)
Impressions - DOOM: The Dark Ages (30:35)
Impressions - Skin Deep (1:00:05)
4Player Minute (1:20:20)

4Player Podcast #834 - What does Chris Davis Watch? (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Bionic Bay, Giant Bomb went Independent, and More!)

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Next week is gonna be big but the calm before the storm comes in the form of more in-depth impressions of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; An undeniably impressive RPG for the modern age that wears nostalgia on it's sleeve. Brad makes a strong case for playing Bionic Bay and Nick talks about the experience of replaying The Last of Us: Part II alongside season 2 of the HBO adaptation. Of course, we also take a moment to celebrate Giant Bomb's newfound independence in the wake of last week's game's media calamity.

Discussion - But what DOES Chris Davis watch? (9:54)
Impressions - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (24:55)
Impressions - Bionic Bay (44:20)
News - Giant Bomb Reclaims it's Independence! (55:28)
4Player Minute (1:09:00)

4Player Podcast #833 - The Brand Safety Show (The New Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer, the Games Media Culling of 2025, StarVaders, and More!)

Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On Brad's birthday episode, we talk about games journalism being culled in the name of "brand safety" - a concept completely foreign to us here at 4Player. We also dissect the shiny new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, analyze some outrageous claims from Chris Davis that relate to our Game of the Year lists, and let Brad get his nerd on when talking about StarVaders.

Discussion - Ongoing 'The Last of Us' HBO impressions (2:35)
Impressions - Warframe (11:50)
Impressions - StarVaders (21:15)
Impressions - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 + GOAT List Controversy (39:30)
News - Reactions to the 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Trailer (1:04:20)
News - Games Jounalism (and all Media) is Under Fire Once Again (1:16:20)
4Player Minute (1:34:30)

4Player Podcast #832 - The Tax Evasion Show (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Marathon Alpha, and More!)

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This Week on the Show:

Discussion - Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Chaos (4:05)
Impressions - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (15:15)
Impressions - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (56:50)
Impressions - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (1:09:50)
Impressions - Marathon Alpha (1:23:20)
4Player Minute (1:34:30)

4Player Podcast #831 - The Hustle Button Show (South of Midnight, Blue Prince, The Last of Us Season 2, and More!)

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week's discussion topics:

First Thoughts - The Last of Us Season 2 (7:55)
Impressions - Nubby's Number Factory (15:40)
Impressions - South of Midnight (27:20)
News - Nintendo Switch 2 price expected to rise due to tariffs (46:50)
Impressions - Blue Prince (53:52)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:25:40)
4Player Minute (1:43:00)

4Player Podcast #830 - The Overglazed Show (Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Details and Lineup, Atomfall, Monster Hunter Talk, and More!)

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

News - Nintendo Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware and Launch Details (4:15)
News - Nintendo Announces Mario Kart World & Donkey Kong Bananza (27:45)
Impressions - Atomfall (58:00)
Impressions - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (1:19:45)
4Player Minute (1:26:50)

4Player Podcast #829 - The Farmers Market Show (Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Dragon's Dogma 2, and More!)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After an unplanned two week haitus from recording, we return to the studio to talk through our early impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows! Despite the series rocky history, Nick (and much of the general audience) is finding the game to be surprisingly satisfying! Brad is taking a break from Monster Hunter Wilds to play... Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate! Chris Davis played a bunch of Dragons Dogma 2 (for reasons?) but his experience is anything but average. We also check in on the latest Fantasy Critic drama and go for a new record with the length of our 4Player Minute.

Impressions - Assassin's Creed Shadows (6:40)
Impressions - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (33:30)
Impressions - Dragon's Dogma II (59:50)
News - Metroid Prime 4 Trailer Shown at Nintendo Direct (1:22:00)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:26:40)
4Player Minute (1:35:20)

4Player Podcast #828 - The B-Minus Show (Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, Death Stranding 2 Trailer + Release Date, and More!)

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Things in 2025 are starting to heat up and it's getting hard to keep up. This week, we delve into Split Fiction, a game that expands upon the strengths of it's predecessor (2021's hit, It Takes Two) in some really fun and interesting ways. We also deliver our reactions to the batshit insane trailer for Death Stranding 2 and discuss the release date which is coming sooner than any of us expected. Of course, we devote plenty of time to Montster Hunter Wilds and squeeze in some Like a Dragon talk to boot.

News - Death Stranding 2 Trailer + Release Date (3:32)
Impressions - Split Fiction (16:20)
Impressions - Yakuza: Like a Dragon (41:20)
Impressions - Monster Hunter Wilds (50:42)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:23:50)
4Player Minute (1:31:00)

4Player Podcast #827 - The Whale Vendetta Show (Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and More!)

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The time has come. The long awaited sequel, Monster Hunter Wilds, is out in the... wild! Brad and Krispy take our first (of many) deep dives into the game's new systems and mechanics and assess where it stands in relation to the series other critically acclaimed games. Chris Davis has finished our Game of the Year videos so he kicked his year off with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza and Nick talks about his love for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2; Despite new found addiction to gambling the game seems to be instilling in him! Despite all that, we still find time for some truly unexpected tangents related to Shrek, finding dirt on John Lithgow, and... whales?

Impressions - Monster Hunter Wilds (20:39)
Impressions - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza (1:05:00)
Impressions - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (1:24:30)
4Player Minute (1:40:40)

4Player Podcast #826 - The Homie Discount Show (Avowed, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and More!)

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Between dramatic dips in internet, discord instability, and Nick's unprecedented noobism when it comes to podcast production, this week's live recording was about as messy as it gets... but the show must go on! Regardless, we've got some big games to talk about including the long awaited release of Avowed from Obsidian and the obligatory Yakuza release for the year titled, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza! Nick played a Yakuza game, finally finished Metaphor Refantazio, AND he talks briefly about his time with Spirit of the Samurai; The game he was tasked with trying after coming in last place during our 2024 Fantasy Critic competition!

Impressions - Metaphor Refantazio (17:07)
Impressions - Avowed (23:30)
Impressions - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (47:15)
Impressions - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza (56:20)
Impressions - Spirit of the Samurai (1:12:40)
4Player Minute (1:27:50)

4Player Podcast #825 - The V-Word Show (Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Lonely Mountains Snow Riders, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and More!)

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It feels like 2025 is off to somewhat of a slow start in the world of gaming but that changes as we move deeper into February. Brad spills the beans on the first surprise hit of the year, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2! He also brings a game that stands at the opposite end of the video game spectrum, Lonely Mountains Snow Riders. We continue to press Chris Davis about his midhandling of the Dino Crisis series and Krispy's love affair with Yakuza reaches new heights now that he has finally finished Yakuza: Like a Dragon!

Impressions - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (11:15)
Impressions - Lonely Mountains Snow Riders (58:00)
Impressions - Yakuza: Like a Dragon (1:08:10)
4Player Minute (1:34:00)

4Player Podcast #824 - The David Filibuster Show (Nintendo Switch 2, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Lorn's Lure, and More!)

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

David makes a sudden and somewhat chaotic return to the podcast this week to talk about the latest news involving the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the surprise announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4! On top of that Chris Davis talks about his time with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black which was announced and shadow dropped at the same time. In the second segment, Brad talks about his addiction to Lorn's Lure; a game about climbing megastructures that seems like it was absolutely made for Brad specifically. David brings his usual randomness to talk about his frustration with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and... Clock Tower Rewind?

News - Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced
Impressions - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
News - Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement
Impressions - Lorn's Lure
Impressions - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Impressions - Clock Tower Rewind
4Player Minute (Filibuster Edition)

4Player Podcast #823 - The 2024 Awards Show

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

As is customary, we jump start a new year by revisiting the old one! It's time to run through a bunch of meaningly award categories that we made up for fun! We even introduced a new set of "Wild Card" awards that are complete surprises for everyone at the table! So join us as we celebrate 2024 in all of it's glory. Our discussions cover everything from Dragons Dogma 2 to Silent Hill 2 to 1000x Resist... and everything in between.

Best World / Level Design (6:45)
Best Storytelling (23:05)
Best Gaming Moment (43:30)
Wild Card Award #1 (1:08:13)
Break | Best Soundtrack Picks (1:21:10)
Best New Enemy / Boss Design (1:24:10)
Best New Character (1:36:30)
Biggest Surprise (01:48:30)
Wild Card Award #2 (2:01:10)
Break | Best Soundtrack Picks (2:15:10)
Biggest Disappointment (2:16:30)
I Won't Quit You, I Promise (2:33:20)
The Spotlight Award (2:41:30)

4Player Podcast #822 - The PS2 Energy Show (Slitterhead, Nintendo Switch 2 Speculation, Xbox Developer Direct Rumors, and More!)

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week, we found some time to squeeze in a semi-regular show in between our Fantasy Critic draft and our upcoming game of the year awards show! Brad talks about Slitterhead, the next game from the original creator of Silent Hill... and it turns out, it exudes some serious PS2 energy (which is not necessarily a bad thing). We also take a moment to speculate about the upcoming reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Xbox Developer Direct.

Impressions - Slitterhead (10:00)
Rumor - Nintendo to Announce Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday (29:05)
Rumor - New Game Announcement at Xbox Developer Direct on Jan 23 (44:20)
4Player Minute (57:50)

4Player Podcast #821 - The 2025 Preview Show / Fantasy Critic Draft

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

As is customary nowadays, we kick off another new year by drafting games into our Fantasy Critic League rosters! If you are unfamiliar, think of it as Fantasy Football but for video games where scores are tallied based on each game's review aggregate score on Open Critic. Of course, this also gives us a great opportunity to talk about a bunch of great looking games that you can expect to hear us playing and talking about throughout the year!

4Player Podcast #820 - The Worst Kind of Participation Trophy (Metro: Awakening, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Fantasy Critic Wrap-Up, and More!)

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

We bring 2024 to a close with some film banter right out of the gate followed by impressions of two new entries in sibling franchises. Chris Davis delivers his impressions of Metro: Awakening, marking the first time the franchise has delved into the VR space, and Nick talks about STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl now that recent patches have finally rendered the game playable! In the second segment, Brad takes us through the final results of our 2024 Fantasy Critic competition including announcing the winners in each of our community leagues! Thanks for sticking with us in 2024. We'll see you in 2025!

Chit Chat: Film talk (2:40)
Impressions - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (17:12)
Impressions - Metro: Awakening (22:00)
Impressions - STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl (46:00)
2024 Fantasy Critic Wrap-Up (1:06:13)

4Player Podcast #819 - The Fiber Pipes Show (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, The Game Awards, and More!)

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:22:00 +0000

What a week! The Game Awards came and went but they left a trail of insane game announcements in their wake. We try our best to cover the highlights including Okami 2, a new game from Fumito Ueda, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and more! Unfortunately, we eventually ran into some poorly timed internet troubles so our broadcast (and this recording) took a hit. When we get those sorted out (for now), we jump into impressions of Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle!

Chit Chat: Brad Interrogates Nick about 'Dexter: Original Sin' (3:00)
Recap - Highlights from The Game Awards (12:20)
Technical Difficulties
Impressions - Marvel Rivals (27:28)
Impressions - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (49:55)

4Player Podcast #818 - The Violent Sleeper Show (STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Metaphor ReFantazio, Echo Point Nova, and More!)

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

It has been awhile since an unexpected discussion topic reveals some unusual truths about the group... That changes this week as we learn some interesting fears that Brad has about sleeping. But of course, we are here to talk about video games so we revisit some big recent releases like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Metaphor ReFantazio! On the new game front, Brad talks about new, fast-paced indie game called Echo Point Nova and Chris Davis (and Nick) talk about their early impressions of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl!

Quick Mention - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (2:55)
Impressions - Echo Point Nova (23:45)
Impressions - Metaphor ReFantazio (36:40)
Impressions - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (1:00:40)
Fantasy Critic Update (1:39:00)
4Player Minute (1:46:48)

4Player Podcast #817 - The Top 3 Games we are Most Thankful For

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:41:00 +0000

It's the week of Thanksgiving here in the states so we decided to take a little podcasting detour to talk about the games that we are most thankful for! These aren't necessarily our favorite games of all time but they all mean something important to us for one reason or another! Whether it helped shape our current tastes in games or put us on a new path in life, the impact these games had on us cannot be understated.

**Please Note: We had an internet hiccup early on during the stream so there is shift in audio quality around the 16 minute mark.**

4Player Podcast #816 - The Story of Skodge (Life is Strange: Double Exposure, I am your Beast, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and More!)

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

With Nolan officially out on paternity leave (congratulations!), we press forward into the wacky world of video games once again! We re-visit Dragon Age: The Veilguard to discuss how the game is progressing and examine Nick & Brad's drastically different playstyles. Chris Davis expresses his enjoyment of Life is Strange: Double Exposure after the first three episodes but braces himself for the tides to shift (if the reviews are to be believed). Brad also brings back the UFO50 minute with two new games from the collection and hypes up I am your Beast, the next game from the developer of El Paso Elsewhere! Oh... and we also dig a little bit into the controversary surrounding The Game Awards GOTY nominations.

Nolan's big news! (1:38)
Impressions - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (10:30)
Impressions - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (36:30)
Impressions - I am your Beast (59:30)
The UFO 50 Minute (1:09:00)
News - The Game Awards Announces their GOTY Nominees (1:19:45)
4Player Minute (1:39:00)

4Player Podcast #815 - The Bradquisition Show (Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, and More!)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Time to get back on the podcasting horse... It IS Brad's week to shine as there is a new Dragon Age game AND some major Castlevania content to discuss so he is firing on all cylinders! We take our first deep dive into Dragon Age: The Veilguard and find that Bioware has managed to put together a polished, fun, and addicting game despite having an undeniable resemblance to modern God of War. In the second segment, Brad goes full nerd while discussing the crazy new Castlevania DLC for Vampire Survivors and Chris Davis revisits Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 now that he has spent some time with the co-op campaign.

Impressions - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (5:15)
Impressions - Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC (1:04:00)
Impressions - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (1:22:40)
4Player Minute (1:36:00)

4Player Podcast #814 - The Brad Barista Show (Outlast Trials, Signalis, The Closing Shift, and More!)

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The stars have aligned on this very Hallowed Eve; Blessing this episode with a bevy of sweet horror games to talk about! Krispy continues to tackle his backlog of life-changing games and talks about his time with Signalis! Brad brings two new indie-horror games to the table with The Closing Shift and Tormenture; Both of which defy expectation but in completely different ways. Nick discusses his first night of playing The Outlast Trials with the community and delivers his early impressions of this year's reboot of Alone in the Dark (RIP Pieces Interactive). Of course, we also talk a little about the critical reception of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and the looming Beta of Monster Hunter Wilds!

News - Dragon Age: The Veilgaurd Reviews are Out! (10:30)
Impressions - Signalis (19:40)
Impressions - The Closing Shift (37:10)
Impressions - Tormenture (46:40)
Impressions - The Outlast Trials (1:08:00)
Impressions - Alone in the Dark (1:24:45)
4Player Minute (1:42:10)

4Player Podcast #813 - The Coward Ending Show (Death Stranding: Directors Cut, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Mech Warrior 5 Clans, and More!)

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

We're running a little late this week but we have a lot to talk about! After a little detour to talk horror films and general spooky season stuff, Krispy takes us back to 2019 now that he has finally played (and loved!) Death Stranding: Director's Cut! It's a fun discussion that puts a lot of us in the mood to revisit the game ahead of the looming sequel. Brad gives his first impressions of the Silent Hill 2 Remake now that he's played a significant chunk of it and Chris Davis shares some thoughts on his time with the story campaign of Mech Warrior 5: Clans. Of course, we've got another does of UFO 50 highlights and some Fantasy Critic talk mixed in there for good measure.

Halloween Season Chatter (2:40)
Impressions - Death Stranding: Director's Cut (17:55)
Impressions - Mech Warrior 5 Clans (48:45)
Impressions - UFO 50 (1:05:10)
Impressions - Silent Hill 2 Remake (1:15:00)
4Player Minute (1:49:30)

4Player Podcast #812 - The Sexy Zora Show (Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metaphor ReFantazio, Ten Bells, and More!)

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The surprises keep on coming. Not only did Creative Assembly announce the development of Alien Isolation 2, but Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2 AND the new IP, Metaphor ReFantazio released to stellar reviews! Nick digs deep into Silent Hill 2 Remake and praises it as a faithful and worthwhile adaptation of one of the best horror games ever made. While Metaphor ReFantazio has not officially released, a lengthy prologue demo that carries over to the full game gives us a detailed look at what to expect from the next game from the Persona team! Brad also highlights two more games from UFO 50 and highlights a spooky horror game making the rounds this Halloween season called Ten Bells.

News - Creative Assembly Announced Alien Isolation 2 (13:55)
Impressions - Silent Hill 2 Remake (19:05)
Impressions - UFO 50 (45:00)
Impressions - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (57:05)
Impressions - Metaphor ReFantazio (1:14:35)
Impressions - Ten Bells (1:33:50)
4Player Minute (1:46:00)

4Player Podcast #811 - Happy Birthday Chris Davis! (The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, UFO 50, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and More!)

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

I was so tempted to name this show the "Piss Filter" show but alas, it is Chris Davis' birthday so this episode is named in his honor! How did Chris Davis spend the days leading up to his birthday? By playing through two 20-year old games (read: bonafide classics!): Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater! Brad and Nolan deliver some early impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and then highlight 4 seperate games from UFO 50 that have their hooks in deep! There has also been some intense developments with our ongoing Fantasy Critic league so stay tuned!

Banter - Spooky season has begun (7:18)
Impressions - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (21:08)
Impressions - UFO50 (47:20)
Impressions - Resident Evil 3 / Metal Gear Solid 3 Double Feature (1:22:30)
Fantasy Critic Update (1:29:45)
4Player Minute (1:38:30)

4Player Podcast #810 - Treat Yo Self (UFO 50, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered, and More!)

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

After a week off to play Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies together (seriously, check it out), we return to the podcast studio to talk about the latest and greatest in the gaming industry. First up, Sony debuted a new State of Play presentation which, among other things, revealed Ghost of Yotei to the world (the long awaited sequel to Ghost of Tsushima). After a few minor technical hiccups, we get back on track with impressions of UFO 50; an impressive collection of (50) games designed and built around the specs for a imaginary piece of retro gaming hardware! Krispy and Nick gush over Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and Chris Davis finally got his hands on Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered! Of course, Warhammer also has Krispy spiraling towards an inevitable (and expensive) future in the tabletop space.

Impressions - Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies (2:00)
News - Highlights from the Playstation State of Play (15:08)
Impressions - UFO50 (31:05)
Impressions - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (1:01:30)
Impressions - Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered (1:28:10)
4Player Minute (1:44:05)

4Player Podcast #809 - The Space Jazz Show (Astro Bot, Shogun Showdown, the Playstation 5 Pro Racket, and More!)

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Sony manages to be the talk of the town this week in more ways than one... First, we delve into the ridiculous Playstation 5 Pro announcement: a $700 system with NO DISC DRIVE and NO STAND included. Luckily, Astro Bot also released this week and has easily won the hearts of all of us who have played. Brad talks about new indie hotness, Shogun Showdown, and Krispy finally has his opportunity to talk about his extensive time with Star Wars Outlaws; a game he is thoroughly enjoying! Of course, this also leads to bewildering discussions about "Space Jizz" (you read that right) and eventually, more of Chris Davis's hilarious homebuilding shenanigans.

News - Sony unveils the Playstation 5 Pro system and it is absurd (2:30)
Impressions - Astro Bot (28:00)
Impressions - Shogun Showdown (57:25)
Impressions - Star Wars Outlaws (1:04:45)
Fantasy Critic Update (1:32:40)
4Player Minute (1:40:00)

4Player Podcast #808 - The Prescription Mattress Show (Star Wars Outlaws, Arco, Black Myth: Wukong, and More!)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

What a wild (and not great) week it has been in the world of video games! Sony shut down Concord less than two weeks after it launched to middling critical reception and tragic concurrent player counts. On top of that, Hideaki Itsuno - the famed designer behind classics like Power Stone, Devil May Cry, and Dragon's Dogma - announced that he is leaving Capcom after 3 decades. Despite all of the doom and gloom, new and exciting games continue to trickle out. Nick gives us his early impressions of Star Wars Outlaws which has been competing heavily with Black Myth Wukong for his time. Nolan walks us through his experience with the Quest 3 VR headset over the weekend and Brad talks about a cool new "Mesoamerican Fantasy RPG" called Arco. During the 4Player Minute, Chris Davis stuns with a shocking revelation about... Mattress shopping?

News - Sony shuts down Concord less than 2 weeks after release (2:50)
News - Hideaki Itsuno leaves Capcom (13:05)
Impressions - Star Wars Outlaws (19:10)
Impressions - Meta Quest 3 VR headset (39:30)
Impressions - Arco (57:50)
Impressions - Black Myth: Wukong (1:10:20)
4Player Minute (1:18:55)

4Player Podcast #807 - Cheat Codes for Dads (Black Myth: Wukong, Tactical Breach Wizards, Abiotic Factor, and More!)

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

After recapping the latest (and Silksong-less) Nintendo Direct presentation, Nolan shares some exciting news with the community and ultimately opens the door for one of the most bizarre conversations we've had since "Zip-Whip-Pee." Nick digs deep into the rewarding and addicting systems of Black Myth: Wukong while also scoffing at the most ridiculous requests ever put to paper in a video game embargo (one which we are happily not beholden to). Brad and Krispy go onto to rave about Tactical Breach Wizards; The next game from the developer of Gunpoint which some describe as "a DnD campaign gone horribly right." Krispy also dabbled in the early access builds for Abiotic Factor and Deadlock.

News - Recap of Nintendo Direct (1:40)
Nolan's Special Announcement (24:25)
Impressions - Black Myth: Wukong (37:00)
Impressions - Tactical Breach Wizards (58:35)
Impressions - Abiotic Factor (1:21:34)
Fantasy Critic Update (1:43:50)
4Player Minute (1:52:30)

4Player Podcast #806 - The Weapons-Grade Copium Show (Gamescom ONL Highlights, Tango Gameworks is Saved, Steamworld Heist 2, and More!)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

We have good news and bad news. The good news is that Krafton swooped in and SAVED Tango Gameworks from closure AND acquired the rights to Hi-Fi Rush so a sequel is all but confirmed. The bad news is that Gamescom kicked off with a rather disappointing Opening Night Live AND Silksong remains as elusive as ever. Regardless, there are some announcements that caught our attention such as Dying Light: The Beast, Blur's new anthology tv series for Amazon Prime called Secret Level, and the reveal of Mafia: The Old Country. After we discuss the highlights (and lowlights) of the show, Brad gives his thoughts on Steamworld Heist 2 and Thrasher!

News - Krafton Acquires Tango Gameworks along with Rights to Hi-Fi Rush (10:34)
News - Highlights from Gamescom ONL (16:20)
Impressions - Steamworld Heist 2 (50:35)
Impressions - Thrasher (59:45)
4Player Minute (1:19:30)

4Player Podcast #805 - Chipper Industry News (World of Goo 2, Earth Defense Force 6, Thank Goodness You're Here, and More!)

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The bad news keeps on comin. This week, Bungie was hit with a significant round of layoffs and even an internal project cancellation which has called the future of Destiny and the studio into question. Not to be outdone, Gamestop suddenly and unexpectedly shut down Game Informer magazine; A shocking turn of events for a company that has relied on the publication to prop up their business for many years. On a less depressing note, Brad talks about World of Goo 2 which, despite the long gap between releases, manages to end up just as great and just as flawed as it's predecessor. Chris turned off his brain to play Earth Defense Force 6 and Brad did something similar with a hilarious little game called Thank Goodness You're Here.

News - Bungie hit with layoffs / cancellations (8:25)
News - Gamestop abruptly shuts down Game Informer (18:00)
Impressions - World of Goo 2 (25:55)
Impressions - Earth Defense Force 6 (43:20)
Impressions - Thank Goodness You're Here (56:55)
Impressions - CONSCRIPT (1:13:00)
4Player Minute (1:21:30)

4Player Podcast #804 - The Horrors of War (CONSCRIPT, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and More!)

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

It's release week for Deadpool & Wolverine and Comic-Con so movie-talk does manage to worm it's way in at the top of the show! After that, Nick talks about a delicious new survival-horror game, CONSCRIPT, which captures the overwhelmingly bleak backdrop of World War 1 through a top-down Resident Evil lens. Brad takes a deeper dive into Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure now that the full game is out (and FREE on Netflix apparently!) and Krispy talks about his time with Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail which has hit a proverbial reset button on the story with this latest expansion. Sony dropped the price of the PSVR2 finally and Chris Davis revisits Pacific Drive and talks late game developments.

Movie Talk (1:45)
Impressions - CONSCRIPT (17:05)
Impressions - Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (31:50)
Impressions - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (51:20)
News - Sony drops the price of the PSVR2 dramatically (1:09:07)
Impressions - Pacific Drive (1:13:04)
4Player Minute (1:28:10)

4Player Podcast #803 - The The "Triple I" Show (Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Nobody Wants to Die, Fallen Aces, and More!)

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

July might feel like a bit of a lull in the world of video games but there is plenty of fun to be found if dig a little deeper. Brad has now spent a good chunk of time with the full release of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. As it turns out, despite some rough edges, the game is... pretty darn cool! Chris Davis played through the first full episode of Fallen Aces; A retro FPS mixed with lite immersive sim elements that leans into comic books and classic detective stories to deliver something fresh! Finally, Nick also found himself playing a game focused around a detective but with a very different wrapper. Nobody Wants to Die is a futuristic, cyberpunk adjacent detective thriller running in Unreal Engine 5 (herefore referred to as a "Triple I" game)!

Movie Talk (6:40)
Impressions - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (13:35)
Impressions - Fallen Aces (40:55)
Impressions - Nobody Wants to Die (1:06:30)
4Player Minute (1:31:20)

4Player Podcast #802 - The Pokemon Orgy Show (Shadow of the Erdtree, Resident Evil, Holstin Demo, and More!)

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The calm before the storm. We take a breather this week to talk movies and do some much needed 2024 catchup! Brad finished up Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and expresses some concerns over the recent demo of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Nick and Chris Davis talk Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Nolan takes us on virtual migration to (the) New York City where he and Bernadette attended a major Pokemon Go event this past weekend. Chris Davis reveals that he played Resident Evil 1 this past weekend... for the very first time and Nick highlights an exciting new indie Survival Horror game called Holstin which blends classic Resident Evil with more modern entries like Resident Evil 4!

Movie Talk (3:30)
Impressions - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (27:40)
2024 Catchup - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (40:35)
Pokemon Go Event with Nolan (50:10)
Impressions - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Demo (1:05:00)
Impressions - Holstin Demo (1:19:40)
Chris Davis Played Resident Evil 1 for the FIRST TIME (1:26:00)

4Player Podcast #801 - Our Top 3 Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2024

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000

With the year half in the bag, we take some time to talk about what lies ahead in the second half of the year. With zero overlap, we each highlight 3 games that we are excited to play in the coming months. The discussion takes us to some expected and unexpected places; From Star Wars: Outlaws to The Plucky Squire to... Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (?!). Of course, we fill in some of the gaps with help from the community. Needless to say, 2024 has been an impressive year thus far and the best appears to be in our future.

4Player Podcast #800 - The Gentlemen's Agreement Show (Shadow of the Erdtree, Still Wakes the Deep, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Demo, and More!)

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Believe it or not, this week marks our 800th official episode! It's an episode full of impressions, drama, and even a couple pacts / agreements that may surprise you. We talk the long awaited Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring to find out if the game really is too hard or if they design was elevated to support the increased challenge! Brad talks about a couple new demos from Steam Next Fest including Arranger: An Role-Puzzling Adventure and Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Chris Davis' continue to talk up his time with Rise of the Ronin. Nick played through Still Wakes the Deep; a game with some serious vibes that can't help but paint a bleak picture for the team's next high-profile project. Things get a little tense during the Fantasy Critic update but it culminates in one of the most interesting trades / agreements we've made thus far.

Off-Topic: Fast food shenanigans (3:00)
Impressions - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (9:15)
Impressions - Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure - Demo (30:10)
Impressions - Dungeons Of Hinterberg - Demo (37:50)
Impressions - Still Wakes the Deep (58:40)
Fantasy Critic Drama (1:12:00)
4Player Minute (1:34:20)

4Player Podcast #799 - The Two-Dimensional Show (Nintendo Direct Recap, Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser DLC, Dice & Fold Demo, and More!)

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Nintendo came out swinging this week with a new Direct presentation full of surprises! We recap the highlights which include the reveal of Mario & Luigi Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and of course, the re-reveal of Metroid Prime 4 Beyond! Nolan shines a spotlight on a demo for a fun new deck-builder called Dice & Fold and Brad talks about Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser; a game he delved back into in the immediate aftermath of the Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal last week.

Recap - Nintendo Direct ft Mario & Luigi Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4, and more! (3:35)
Impressions - Dice & Fold Demo (44:45)
Impressions - Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser DLC (56:45)
Impressions - Quick mentions from Chris Davis - Alan Wake 2: Nightsprings DLC, Indivisible, Rise of Ronin (1:15:20)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:34:48)
4Player Minute (1:45:35)

4Player Podcast #798 - The Prophecy Fulfilled (Destiny 2: The Final Shape, The Alters Demo, Summer Game Fest Announcement Recap, and More!)

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

It's a big week. Krispy has finally blessed us with Destiny 2 footage to coincide with the recent release of Destiny 2: The Final Shape! Not only that, Krispy takes us on a journey through the history of Destiny which has culminated in one of the game's most exciting and successful expansions! Brad talks about his experience with the demo for The Alters; an upcoming game from 11-Bit Studios which seems to combine survival gameplay with an intriguing narrative that involves cloning. In the 2nd half of the show, we recap the highs and lows of this year's Summer Game Fest including the re-reveal of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (formerly Dreadwolf), Perfect Dark, Star Wars Outlaws, and more!

Impressions - Destiny 2: The Final Shape (8:30)
Impressions - The Alters Demo (45:40)
Reactions to the Re-Reveal of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (1:03:44)
Recap - Summer Game Fest (1:25:50)
4Player Minute (2:14:50)

4Player Podcast #797 - Just Say Yes to Everything (Summer Game Fest Predictions, Nine Sols, Minishoot Adventures, and More!)

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

It's that special time of year once again... where the mess of showcases and preview events run amock without the comfort and organization of E3. Chaos aside... it's still an exciting time for anyone looking to know what the future of gaming has in store. With that in mind, we run through a long list of Summer Game Fest predictions put together by Chris Davis and discuss the highlights from last week's Playstation State of Play and Silent Hill Transmission events. But before we get to all that, Nick and Nolan talk about a hot up-and-coming new Metroidvania called Nine Sols and Brad shares his thoughts on a charming new arcade shooter called Minishoot Adventures!

Housekeeping (1:40)
Impressions - Nine Sols (6:15)
Impressions - Minishoot Advenures (30:45)
Recap - Playstation State of Play and Silent Hill Transmission Highlights (44:30)
Summer Game Fest Season Predictions (1:13:30)
4Player Minute (2:09:00)

4Player Podcast #796 - The Uranus Zone Show (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Astro Bot / Resident Evil Rumors, and More!)

Fri, 31 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Summer Games Fest approaches and some serious rumors are starting to circulate. We set aside some time at the top of the show this week to address some whispers regarding the next round of Resident Evil remakes, an impending Astro Bot announcement, and more! Krispy does an excellent job of selling us on the latest game from Simogo called Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and a conversation about Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 leads to a deeper debate about what dictates success in this industry.

Housekeeping (1:40)
Rumors - The latest on the next Resident Evil projects (9:25)
Rumors - Playstation preparing to announce the next Astro Bot (22:05)
Impressions - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (38:40)
Impressions - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (1:07:30)
4Player Minute (1:51:20)

4Player Podcast #795 - The Chris Davis Enigma Show (Dread Delusion, Animal Well, Stellar Blade, and More!)

Fri, 24 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Indie-May continues! We revisit Animal Well and focus a little more on what that game looks like once you have peeled back a few layers of the proverbial onion; More specifically, after the credits roll. Brad goes to town on Dread Delusion as it subverts expectations in both good AND bad ways. Despite that, Brad is very clearly all in on the game. Nick circles back to Stellar Blade which has, at this point, established itself as an uncompromising horny game with some rock solid mechanics to boot. Also... we ask the age old question... what will Chris Davis play next?

Housekeeping / Chit-Chat (1:30)
Impressions - Animal Well (30:08)
Impressions - Dread Delusion (39:38)
What will Chris Davis Play Next?!?! (1:03:40)
Impressions - Stellar Blade (1:20:25)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:37:36)
4Player Minute (1:52:38)

4Player Podcast #794 - The Cultural Osmosis Show (Animal Well, Crow Country, V Rising, and More!)

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The video game industry landscape continues to shift and collapse as everyone tries to time their layoffs to blend in with the outrage aimed almost entirely at Xbox. While the AAA space might be in turmoil at the moment, May is shaping up to be an absolutely incredible month for indie releases! We try our best (and mostly succeed) to not spoil Animal Well; but with a game built around discovery and experimentation, it proves difficult. As a lover of classic survival horror, Nick is ecstatic to share his thoughts on Crow Country while Brad hypes up V Rising which just hit 1.0 and offers one of the most genuine and addicting Vampire power fantasies out there. In the 2nd segment, Chris Davis entices Krispy to play Star Ocean: The Second Story R with an impressive but unexpected pitch.

Impressions - Animal Well (13:10)
Impressions - Crow Country (35:25)
Impressions - V Rising (42:00)
Impressions - Star Ocean: The Second Story R (1:10:40)
News - Playstation now has TWO CEOs... Hurray! (1:02:00)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:22:00)
News - Assassin's Creed: Shadows to be Revealed on May 15th (1:26:00)
4Player Minute (1:34:00)

4Player Podcast #793 - The Terrible, Awful, No Good Video Games Industry (Xbox Studio Closures, the Helldivers 2 Debacle, INDIKA, and More!)

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

It's yet another sad day for the industry - Unfortunately just another week of mass layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations thanks to out-of-touch, overpaid executives and bad management. On the morning of May 7th, Microsoft officially (and unexpectedly) closed down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Roundhouse Games, and Alpha Dog studio. As a result, hundreds of talented folks are suddenly unemployed and the future of promising IP like Hi-Fi Rush, Evil Within, and Prey are now in indefinitely in limbo. Of course, Sony is also in a hell of their own making (albeit a temporary one) thanks to a wildly misguided decision regarding Helldivers 2. It's a lot to unpack this week but it's not all doom and gloom; Nick takes the time to share his thoughts on the wacky world of INDIKA.

News - Microsoft suddenly shutters Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Roundhouse Games, & Alpha Dog Studio (2:30)
News - Sony stirs up controversy surrounding Helldivers 2 (43:35)
Impressions - INDIKA(53:40)
4Player Minute (1:15:20)

4Player Podcast #792 - The Spider-Bulge Show (Stellar Blade, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Movie Talk, and More!)

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The calm before the storm that is May. We have a smaller crew this week but we assure you... it's not short; it's not boring; and most importantly... it's not organized! Brad kicks things off with a little candy interrogation followed by some random movie talk before we buckle down to talk about video games. Nick shares his early impressions of Stellar Blade and is surprised by how much substance there actually is in a game that seems more interested in being titillating. Brad also returns to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and his enjoyment is only getting more and more intense as time goes on. Throw in a little bit of random Baldur's Gate 3 talk along with some of our usual chaos and you've got yourself a podcast!

Housekeeping (2:00)
Brad takes the Wheel (6:20)
Impressions - Stellar Blade (21:35)
Impressions - Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes (53:40)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:20:20)
4Player Minute (1:27:30)

4Player Podcast #791 - The King of the Dweebs Show (Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Fantasy Critic Spice, and More!)

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

We've got a short show for you this week but it's no less important! Brad - resident Suikoden fanboy - finally got his hands on the modern day spiritual successor, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes! It's a game that feels light on modern conveniences yet it remains relevant and important to the fans. In the Fantasy Critic segment, we cover some exciting new pick-ups following some big announcements and release-date reveals!

PSA: We experimented with a new pre-show format this week by doing 'Trailer Talk' LIVE as a group before recording the show and we expect it to become part of the routine going forward! It's a lot of fun so make sure you tune in at 8:00pm so you can catch up on the latest game trailers!

Housekeeping (3:20)
Impressions - Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes (5:25)
Fantasy Critic Updates (40:00)
4Player Minute (58:00)

4Player Podcast #790 - The Bonds of Friendship Show (Inkbound, Content Warning, Shadows of Doubt, and More!)

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

We took a week off of podcasting but dipped our toes into the wild world of Content Warning and the results were hilarious to say the least! Chris Davis revisits Shadows of Doubt now that it is approaching its 1.0 release later this year; It's an interesting discussion that delves into the strengths and weaknesses of making games using procedural generation. Brad talks about Inkbound, the next game from the creators of Monster Train and of course, we spend a little more time with Dragon's Dogma II. During the Fantasy Critic and 4Player Minute segments, we talk a little about the recent news regarding Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed codename Red, and impressions of the new Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime.

Housekeeping (2:30)
Impressions - Content Warning (8:35)
Impressions - Shadows of Doubt (24:35)
Impressions - Dragon's Dogma II (51:00)
Impressions - Inkbound (1:01:20)
Fantasy Critic Updates (1:35:35)
4Player Minute (1:48:00)

4Player Podcast #789 - The Skateboard Horse Show (Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade Demo, Dragon's Dogma II, and More!)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Despite Team Ninja's apparent unfamiliarity with real world horses... Brad is happy to report that the world may have it all wrong about Rise of the Ronin! Despite an all too familiar open-world design philosophy, the game has proved to be fun, addicting, and surprisingly competent in the storytelling department! Krispy returns to share his thoughts on Dragon's Dogma 2 and Chris Davis has continued his love affair with Vanillaware thanks to Unicorn Overlord. Finally, Nick talks about his first impressions of the titillating new action game, Stellar Blade, now that Sony has released the demo.

Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic (7:50)
Impressions - Rise of the Ronin (13:00)
Impressions - Dragon's Dogma II (39:30)
Impressions - Stellar Blade Demo (1:14:00)
Impressions - Unicorn Overlord (1:36:00)
4Player Minute (1:52:45)

4Player Podcast #788 - The Narrative Legos Show (Dragon's Dogma II, Alone in the Dark, Judas Preview Coverage, and More!)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Can you believe it has been 12 years since the release of Dragon's Dogma?! As we finally delve into Dragon's Dogma II, one of our most anticipated games of the year, we revel in just how impressive it is despite the formula having changed very little. To Brad's point, the game hasn't changed much but WE have changed a lot in those 12 years. In this episode we also take some time to check in on our Community Fantasy Critic Leagues now that we are a quarter of the way through the year and Chris Davis gives us an overview of the first Judas preview coverage that is rolling out this week. Also, if you were waiting for Nick to play Alone in the Dark... get ready... because he didn't; Chris Davis did... Twice.

Housekeeping - Checking in with the Community Fantasy Critic Leagues (3:10)
Impressions - Dragon's Dogma II (30:40)
Impressions - Alone in the Dark (1:14:00)
News - Judas Preview Coverage Rolls Out and Chris Davis is here for it (1:46:00)
4Player Minute (2:11:45)

4Player Podcast #787 - The Option Select Show (Unicorn Overlord, Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and More!)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week is all about revisiting some of the big games that have been keeping us busy while we patiently await the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2! Nolan dives DEEP into the depths of Balatro; A game that has successfully pulled his attention away from Like a Dragon! Nick's complicated feelings about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth grow more complicated by the day but Brad's love of Unicorn Overlord has only grown deeper now that the full game is out. In other news, Brad goes off on Princess Peach Showtime after a disappointing demo and we argue over whether or not kids have naptime in Kindergarten!

Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (10:48)
Brad Rant - Princess Peach is a shameless Puppeteer knockoff for Babies (18:00)
Impressions - Balatro (29:40)
Impressions - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (58:05)
Impressions - Unicorn Overlord (1:34:00)
4Player Minute (1:50:00)

4Player Podcast #786 - Everybody Hates Chadley (This is Basically a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Special)

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This may not be an official Final Fantasy VII Rebirth special but it may as well be as it accounts for more than 50% of the episode! Most of us have all spent a decent chunk of time with this hotly anticipated follow up to Final Fantasy VII Remake and while the game certainly has some ROUGH edges in places, it still manages to live up to the hype! Quite honestly, Rebirth is a baffling game; Capturing the spirit and variety of the original game in the most fanciful, expensive way possible... while clumsily fumbling the ball in some truly unexpected places. We also spend some time talking Fantasy Critic, random movie talk, and continuing to shake our heads at the awful state of the industry right now.

Random Movie Talk! (2:55)
Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (14:20)
Impressions - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (46:10)
4Player Minute (1:52:40)

4Player Podcast #785 - The Final Fantasy Critic Show (Pacific Drive, Final Fantasy VII Intermission, Unicorn Overlord, and More!)

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000

With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth looming on the horizon, Nick and Ed both bring other FF7 games to the forefront. Ed shares his thoughts on Crisis Core Reunion and Nick revisits the remake in the form of Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intermission; the DLC starring Yuffie. While we manage to squeeze in a fair amount of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth talk, Brad jumps on the opportunity to nerd out over the demo of Unicorn Overlord; a demo which is actually just the first 7-hours of the actual game! Nick also sings the praises of Pacific Drive which finds new and exciting ways to tap into the magic of games like Subnautica. Oh... and the industry is on fire.

Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (6:30)
Impressions - Crisis Core Reunion (25:45)
Impressions - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intermission (37:30)
Impressions - Pacific Drive (58:30)
Imrpessions - Unicorn Overlord (1:12:05)
Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1:37:50)
4Player Minute (1:48:00)

4Player Podcast #784 - The Nick Tingle Show (Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Ultros, Balatro, and More!)

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

We're down a chair this week but it has little effect; Even this early in the year, there is so much to talk about! After Brad officially challenges Nick to play more Japanese games in 2024, the Fantasy Critic talk leads straight into a discussion about Balatro; one of the year's first niche indie darlings! Later, Nick tries to decipher Ultros but it proves more difficult than he imagined. In the 2nd segment, Brad dives deep into the complicated reception of Aspyr's remaster of Tomb Raider 1 - 3. Of course, we cap off the show with some more Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Housekeeping - Brad's Japan challenge to Nick (2:40)
Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (17:10)
Impressions - Balatro (27:30)
Impressions - Ultros (40:40)
Impressions - Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered (57:15)
Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1:32:00)
4Player Minute (1:45:00)

4Player Podcast #783 - The Sleazy Animal Crossing Show (Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Persona 3 Reload, Helldivers II, and More!)

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

We open the show this week with the reveal of our community's top 10 games of 2023! After that, we are finally able to play and talk about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League; Rocksteady's long-awaited follow-up to the Arkham series and their first (and hopefully last) foray into GAAS. Krispy has played the entire campaign and has plenty to say about it; Both positive and negative! Brad talks more about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth this week but he focuses entirely on one aspect... a mini game that can only be described as "Sleazy Animal Crossing." Nick gives his early impressions of Persona 3 Reload as well; Which coincides with his first time playing this game... ever! Finally, the Chris's talk about Helldivers 2 which certainly holds the potential to be surprise hit... the question is: Does it have legs?

Housekeeping - The Community's Top 10 Games of 2023 (3:50)
Impressions - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (30:20)
Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1:01:15)
Impressions - Persona 3 Reload (1:20:00)
Impressions - Helldivers II (1:35:00)
4Player Minute (1:59:20)

4Player Podcast #782 - The Lightning in a Bottle Show (Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Silent Hill: The Short Message, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo, and More!)

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week, we discuss not ONE, but TWO, Sony State of Plays! First, we delve into all of the new info about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Nolan gives us his thoughts after playing through the brand new demo! After that, Brad takes another journey into the wackly world of Yakuza with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and to nobody's surprise, he loves it. In the second half, Nick finally broaches the subject of Konami's handling of the Silent Hill revival after having a few days to contemplate. It's a complex subject given the breadth of projects in development versus the games we have actually played but he does his best. Of course, this includes his thoughts on Silent Hill: The Short Message, a free 2-hour experience that seems dead-set on artificially re-creating P.T... spoiler alert, that was probably a bad idea.

Housekeeping - GOTY Videos! (3:45)
Reactions - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth details + Demo Impressions (18:15)
Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (46:00)
Inquiring Minds want to Know: How does Nick feel about the Silent Hill Revival thus far?
Impressions - Silent Hill: The Short Message (1:07:20)
Recap: Sony State of Play (1:43:05)
4Player Minute (2:00:00)

4Player Podcast #781 - The Peruvian Coffee Fighter Show (State of Play Predictions, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Tekken 8, and More!)

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Despite the strong start to the year in terms of good game releases, it's been an overwhelmingly shitty week for the industry thanks to an abundance of layoffs and Embracer's continued reign of terror which has now led to the cancellation of a new Deus Ex game. We do our best to remain positive though amidst the chaos. In the first segment, we catch up on Fantasy Critic and talk predictions ahead of Sony's first big State of Play for 2024. In the second segment, Nick and Brad revel in the sheer quality of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Brad takes us through his early impressions of Tekken 8.

Housekeeping - GOTY content is starting to roll out (2:40)
Predictions - State of Play for January 31, 2024 (14:10)
Headlines - Mass layoffs + Embracer's reign of terror leads to cancelled Deus Ex game (59:20)
Impressions - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (1:08:30)
Impressions - Tekken 8 (1:28:30)
4Player Minute (1:46:50)

4Player Podcast #780 - Let's talk about the Indy Game of the Year (Indiana Jones Revealed, Hellblade 2 Release Date, Kingsvein, and More!)

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Its 2024 and we are kicking things off with some indie gems and some closer looks at a few big games coming to Xbox later this year. Chris Davis gives us his thoughts on last year's Trepang2 which has us all spiraling about the state of Monolith and the potential (or lack thereof) for a return of the FEAR franchise. Brad talks about two games that seem tailor made for him; Cobalt Core has DNA from both card-based deck builders and FTL; Kingsvein is a super dynamic and systems driven strategy game that feels like a Final Fantasy Tactics game with a heavy dose of immersive sim. In the second segment, we discuss our reactions to Microsoft's latest "Developer Direct" presentation which gave us closer looks at Avowed and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Of course, we also got our first look at Machine Games new project, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Housekeeping - GOTY Plans + Fantasy Critic superdrops
Impressions - Trepang2
Impressions - Cobalt Core
Impressions - Kingsvein
Headlines - A closer look at Avowed (Microsoft Dev Direct)
Headlines - Hellblade 2 details and release date (Microsoft Dev Direct)
Headlines - Debut of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Microsoft Dev Direct)
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #779 - The 2023 Awards Show (Best World Design, Best Storytelling, Best Moment, and More!)

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

As is customary around these parts... we send off another great year in video game releases with our annual Awards show! Despite our best efforts to trim the fat, it's hard not to talk about the games that we love (and in some cases, hate) so enjoy another long episode! We talk about everything from hidden gems like Pseudorgalia, to indie bangers like Sea of Stars, to massive successes like Baldur's Gate 3! We even venture down some unexpected rabbit holes like the realistic snot that DEFINED Brad's moment of the year and the... tumultuous reactions to Starfield and Final Fantasy XVI.

Community Game of the Year Drawing Winners
2023 Regrets - The games we didn't get to
Best World / Level Design
Best Looking Game
Best Video Game Moment
Break - Best Soundtrack - Dave the Diver (Nolan) and Baldur's Gate 3 (Kris)
Best Storytelling **BIG SPOILER WARNING FOR STAR WARS: JEDI SURIVOR (1:33:30)**
Best Boss Fight
Best New Character
Break - Best Soundtrack - Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Redeemed (Ed) and Sea of Stars (Chris)
Biggest Surprise
Biggest Disappointment
Won't Quit You, I Promise
Break - Best Soundtrack - Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (Brad) and Hogwarts Legacy (Nick)
Spotlight Award
Asterisk Award

4Player Podcast #778 - Our 2024 Fantasy Critic League Draft / Preview Show

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

With a new year comes an onslaught of new games to be excited about. As is now tradition around these parts, we kick off the new year with the initial Draft in our ongoing Fantasy Critic league! This year, Ed joins the fray, bringing our roster up to seven! We learned a lot over the last year and I think it shows because not only are our individual rosters stronger and spicier, counter-picking was absolute hell! But hey, it makes for a fun podcast. Pay attention at the beginning for the rundown of the rules and all of the changes we have implemented and then sit back and enjoy. Thanks for joining us for another year of video games!

How Fantasy Critic Works (4:20)
Determining the draft order (12:10)
Initial Draft (18:55)
Counterpicks (1:15:00)

4Player Podcast #777 - The Lucky Number Se7en Show (Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Super Mario RPG, and Fantasy Critic Result / Planning)

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

For all intents and purposes, 2023 was a great year for gamers but the development / business side of the industry has taken a savage beating. In our final podcast of the year, we talk about two more high-profile cancellations: Naughty Dog's The Last of Us multiplayer project AND E3 were both taken off life support in the past week. Brad talks up Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Pizza Tower as he squeezes in a few more games prior to Awards season and Chris Davis has us covered with his thoughts on the remake of Super Mario RPG. In the second half of the show, we devote our time to the past, present, and future of Fantasy Critic. We talk final rankings and then hash out the changes and improvements we want to implement in 2024 - including ways of allowing the community to join in the fun more directly!

Housekeeping / Game of the Year Plans (2:38)
Headline: E3 is (finally) dead (14:50)
Headline: Naughty Dog / Sony Cancel 'The Last of Us' Multiplayer Project (19:45)
Impressions: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (35:40)
Impressions: Super Mario RPG (47:00)
Impressions: Pizza Tower (59:00)
Fantasy Critic Results and Plans for the Future (1:15:30)

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4Player Podcast #776 - Beat the Blue Screen! (Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Reactions and The Game Awards Predictions)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

It's an unexpected race against time this week! Sudden, unexpected technical difficulties near the end of the episode force us to do battle with Chris Davis' PC as it tries to silence us. Before that though, we delve into the first ever Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and take a look back at the history of the series and the impact it has had on culture and the industry. Rather than close out the show in our usual fashion, Brad runs us through a series of increasingly ridiculous predictions ahead of The Game Awards.

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Reactions (09:20)
The Game Awards Predictions (51:35)

4Player Podcast #775 - All's Well that Ed's Well (Cyberpunk 2077, Persona 5 Tactica, Dragon's Dogma 2 Update, and More!)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Ed returns to the show after a hectic but exciting year of traveling and moving across the country! We take some time to catch up with him about Final Fantasy XVI, The Talos Principle 2, Shadow Gambit, and even impressions of the new Steam Deck OLED! The group discusses the latest developments surrounding Dragon's Dogma 2 (including a release date) and the upcoming Fallout adaption on Amazon. Brad makes an argument on Persona 5 Tactica as a potential 2023 underdog and Nick shares his thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077 now that the big 2.0 update has redeemed it in the eyes of players years after launch.

Catching up with Ed (6:05)
Housekeeping / Fantasy Critic (25:20)
Headlines - Dragon's Dogma 2 has a Release Date! (36:00)
Headlines - Our first look at the Fallout TV series (50:30)
Impressions - Persona 5 Tactica (59:25)
Impressions - Steam Deck OLED (1:13:20)
Impressions - Cyberpunk 2077 (1:26:00)
4Player Minute (2:05:40)

4Player Podcast #774 - The Miranda Rights Show (RoboCop: Rogue City, The Talos Principle 2, Jusant, and More!)

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

After a week off from recording due to unforeseen circumstances, we are back with a vengeance! We are bursting at the seams with new (and mostly exciting) games to talk about! Brad gives us the skinny on the latest Yakuza titled: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased his Name, and Nick recaps his time with Jusant; a touching and impassioned homage to classics like Ico. Chris Davis fills the group in on his latest... video game life choices which includes playing all the way through RoboCop: Rogue City and Redfall. Nick also takes a deep dive into The Talos Principle II which easily earns a place among puzzle game classics like The Witness and even Portal.

Housekeeping / Fantasy Critic
Impressions - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased his Name (15:20)
Impressions - Jusant (30:00)
Impressions - RoboCop: Rogue City (43:00)
Impressions - The Talos Principle 2 (1:05:30)
Impressions - Redfall (1:24:00)
4Player Minute (1:43:00)

4Player Podcast #773 - The Bad Gamer Show (Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros Wonder, the Reboot of Silent Hill, and More!)

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

This week, we have the pleasure of delving into TWO quality games that couldn't be more different! Brad looks back on his time with Super Marios Bros Wonder and applauds it's accomplishments while pondering it's place in 2D Mario history. In the 2nd segment, Nick and Chris Davis dive into Alan Wake 2; a long-awaited sequel that brought the best out of Remedy thanks to it's ambitious, open-ended design and it's dramatic pivot into the horror genre. Of course, it's not all rainbows and lollipops. We discuss Konami's baffling decision to lead the Silent Hill reboot with Silent Hill Ascension; a perplexing and somewhat embarrassing experiment that nobody asked for.

Housekeeping / Fantasy Critic Discussion
Silent Hill Ascension and the reboot of Silent Hill (22:56)
Impressions - Super Mario Bros Wonder (33:50)
Impressions - Alan Wake II (58:50)
4Player Minute - (1:34:44)

4Player Podcast #772 - I Believe I can Fly, Not Swing (Spider-Man 2, Laika: Aged Through Blood, Killer Frequency, and More!)

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Another week, another huge release for 2023. We spend MOST of the first segment this week talking about Insomniac's Spider-Man 2; a bold, polished sequel that delivers on almost every front. As it happens, it almost over-delivers with it's new wing-suit mechanics. After that, we ponder the current state of Insomniac and hypothesize about their upcoming Wolverine game. In the second segment, Brad gives us the rundown on two new indie releases worthy of your time and attention: Killer Frequency (Happy Halloween!) and Laika: Aged Through Blood - a game that feels like Trials HD and Castlevania had a brutally challenging baby...

Housekeeping / Fantasy Critic
Impressions - Spider-Man 2 (12:55)
Discussion - The state of Insomniac and the potential directions for 'Wolverine' (50:40)
Impressions - Killer Frequency (1:09:20)
Impressions - Laika: Aged Through Blood (1:19:35)
4Player Minute - (1:29:30)

4Player Podcast #771 - The Brad Bread Show (Assassin's Creed Mirage, El Paso Elsewhere, Star Ocean: The Second Story R Demo, and More!)

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It's a strange week. We find ourselves in the midst of spooky season as we await the imminent release of some of the years biggest games. After some Halloween banter, we delve into the latest developments surrounding Naughty Dog's troubled Last of Us multiplayer project and the announcement of the new PS5 Slim. In the second segment, Brad finally has an opportunity to talk about the demo for Star Ocean: The Second Story R; An impressive remake of a PS1 classic that also calls more attention to the weird choices Square Enix is making. Nick and Chris Davis talk about the double edged sword that is Assassins Creed Mirage and then brad makes a compelling case for El Paso Elsewhere.

Housekeeping - Please take our listener survey (link below)
News - The Last of Us Factions 2 is in trouble - (35:15)
News - Sony announces PS5 Slim - (42:45)
Impressions - Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Demo) - (49:20)
Impressions - Assassin's Creed Mirage - (1:02:10)
Impressions - El Paso Elsewhere - (1:27:00)
4Player Minute - (1:43:10)

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4Player Podcast #770 - The Tempered Expectations Show (Cocoon, The Expanse, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and More!)

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It may be a skeleton crew this week but this industry slows down for nobody; Especially in 2023! We take an unexpected detour into Assassin's Creed territory up front but then go on to revisit Armored Core VI. Nick gushes over Cocoon; A game which may be struggling to find it's audience in such a crowded release season but is undoubtedly one of the best puzzle games of the year. A Starfield discussion goes sideways for Nick and Chris delivers his verdict on Telltale's The Expanse now that the full season has wrapped. Also, it's been an absolutely terrible week for game developers...

Tangent - Assassin's Creed Mirage is Out
Impressions - Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
Impressions - Cocoon
Impressions - The Expanse
Impressions - Payday 3
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #769 - The Wong Side of History (Mortal Kombat 1, Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, and More!)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Microsoft can't seem to catch a break. The Activision aquisition led to another massive document leak which gives us some insight into Bethesda's future lineup including new entries in the DOOM and Dishonored franchises and some rather shocking assessments about the value of certain games when it comes to Game Pass. We also react to the new gameplay footage for Dragons Dogma 2 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth which dropped this week at the Tokyo Game Show. Of course, the 2023 onslaught of cool games continues as we talk about the likes of Mortal Kombat 1, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (Mimimi's final game), and the new Separate Ways DLC for Resident Evil 4!

News - Huge Microsoft Leak
News - Reactions to new 'Dragons Dogma 2' and 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' gameplay
Impressions - Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways
Impressions - Mortal Kombat 1
Impressions - Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #768 - The New Uniforms Show (Starfield, Sea of Stars, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and More!)

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It has been a whirlwind week in the world of video games but more importantly, we are sporting new podcasting uniforms; In case there was any doubt that our nerdiness knew no bounds. Of course, we dip our toes in the big Unity debacle that has taken the industry by storm this week and we discuss a major departure from Respawn / EA. It is also a historic day in which a Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play were held on the same day so we run through the highlights. In the second segment, Brad talks Pseudoregalia and we take our first stab at Starfield impressions which, thus far, is proving to be a bit of a mixed bag. Nick and Chris delve deeper into Sea of Stars and we discuss our time playing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre last week.

New Uniforms!
News - Unity fucked up big time
News - Stig Asmussen leaves EA / Respawn
News - Nintendo Direct / Sony State of Play recaps
Impressions - Pseudoregalia
Impressions - Starfield
Impressions - Sea of Stars
Impressions - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #767 - The Good News, Bad News Show (Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Blasphemous 2, Sea of Stars, and More!)

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It's a good news, bad news week. The good news is that Starfield reviews have landed and while they aren't blowing Baldur's Gate 3 out of the water, they do seem to indicate that it's not a disaster! On the other hand, the industry suffered several unexpected studio closures this week. Mimimi announced Shadow Gambit would be their last game and Embracer group shut down Volition. With that said, the year of great gaming continues! We dig into Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Blasphemous 2; Two games that faithfully continue their respective franchises while opting to play it safe. Chris also gives us his very early thoughts on Sea of Stars which is on it's way to becoming one of the best reviewed RPG's of the year... outside of Baldur's Gate 3 of course.

Housekeeping + Fantasy Critic Update
News - Starfield Reviews are HERE
News - Mimimi & Volition Studio Closures
Impressions - Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
Impressions - Blasphemous 2
Impressions - Sea of Stars
4Player Minute

4Player Plus - Our Top 3 Most Desired Indie Spiritual Successors

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000

We take a break this week from the onslaught of current games to delve once again into the world of "what if?" Inspired the release of 'Bomb Rush Cyberfunk' - an indie spiritual successor to 'Jet Set Radio' - we discuss our Top 3 games or franchises that we wish would be reborn as an indie spiritual successor. The possibilities are endless but our answers range from classics like Mega Man Legends to cult hits like Manhunt. These may never come to pass but anything could happen and it's always fun to imagine.

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4Player Podcast #766 - It's a Post Baldur's Gate 3 World (Baldur's Gate 3, Payday 3, Gamescom Predictions, and More!)

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The show name says it all. We live in a post Baldur's Gate 3 world and despite our best efforts at staying on topic, we feel the pull of this massive game in almost every segment. We take our 2nd dive into the game and talk about the impact it has had on the industry and more specifically, the impending release of Starfield which has officially gone gold! We also spend a few minutes talking predictions about next week's Opening Night Live presentation at Gamescom. Chris Davis shares his experience with the recent Payday 3 beta and Brad talks about Blasphemous which he has finally played now that the sequel looms on the horizon.

Housekeeping + Fantasy Critic Update
News - Starfield has gone gold
News - Gamescom is next week; What do we expect?
Impressions - Baldur's Gate 3
Impressions - Payday 3
Impressions - Blasphemous
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #765 - The RPG Whiplash Show (Baldur's Gate 3, Dead Island 2, My Friendly Neighborhood, and More!)

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It's been a couple weeks since our last recording but the world has changed. Baldur's Gate 3 is out and it's already giving Tears of the Kingdom a run for it's money as one of the year's most critically acclaimed releases. We spend the entire 2nd segment diving into this undeniably dense but absurdly rewarding RPG. But first, we discuss the announcement of the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion and Rockstar's incredibly disappointing Red Dead Redemption announcement. Chris Davis "prepared a statement" about Dead Island 2 and Nick highlights My Friendly Neighborhood which feels like Five Night's at Freddy's and Resident Evil 1 had a baby.

Housekeeping + Fantasy Critic Update
News - Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail expansion announced
News - Rockstar announced a PORT of Red Dead Redemption on old hardware
News - GTA6 might be coming next fiscal year
Impressions - Dead Island 2
Impressions - My Friendly Neighborhood
Impressions - Baldur's Gate 3
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #764 - The Colors of Gaming Show (Pikmin 4, Gravity Circuit, Viewfinder, and More!)

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

If you like your video games extra video-gamey, we've got a great episode for you this week. After our Fantasy Critic update touches on the rumored Red Dead Redemption remake (remaster?), we deliver our impressions of some of the most vibrant games to release this year! Pikmin 4 is the most accessible entry in the series to date but it comes at a cost. Viewfinder is an impressive technical achievement that doesn't quite reach the heights of the games that inspired it. Gravity Circuit is a rock-solid homage to classic Mega Man that has struggled to find it's audience. Finally, as Brad put it, Exoprimal is "Everything, everywhere, all at once... with a Battle Pass." Don't be fooled, all of the games mentioned this week reinforce 2023's killer lineup.

Housekeeping + Fantasy Critic Update
Impressions - Pikmin 4
Impressions - Viewfinder
Impressions - Gravity Circuit
Impressions - Exoprimal
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #763 - Fantasy Critic Mid-Year Review & Predictions (The Year so Far, the Big Unknowns Still to Come, Carlos Returns, and More!)

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

With a few members out this week, we figured it would the perfect time to revisit our Fantasy Critic league, discuss the year so far, and look ahead at the games that have been drafted to predict how the remainder of the year might come together. Carlos even joins us to shine a light on his roster thus far and discuss some of the big question marks for the year such as Hollow Knight Silksong, Routine, and Counter Strike 2. Throughout the discussion, we review each of our rosters and dive deep on a lot of BIG games set to release in the fall and beyond including Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and a whole lot more!

Catch up with Carlos
Fantasy Critic Recap - A look at all of our current rosters
A look ahead at the year to come
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #762 - The Bear Consent Show (Dave the Diver, Final Fantasy XVI, Red Dead Redemption Remake Rumors, and More!)

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:10:00 +0000

The week has been slow for headlines and Fantasy Critic but that gives us more time to gush over Dave the Diver and vent our frustrations with Final Fantasy XVI. We discuss a small update from IO Interactive regarding a new studio and what it means for their upcoming 007 project and then discuss the validity of the rumors surrounding an impending Red Dead Redemption remake. Beyond that, the gaps are filled with plenty of tangents including bear sex in Baldur's Gate 3 and the impending release of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning which has Nick chomping at the bit.

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News - IO Interactive announce Opening of a new Studio
News - Rumors circulate regarding a Red Dead Redemption remake coming 2023
Impressions - Dave the Diver
Impressions - Final Fantasy XVI
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #761 - The People are Ready (Final Fantasy XVI, Trepang2, Aliens: Dark Descent, and More!)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Nintendo has spoken and Krispy agrees... the people are ready for an amazing 2D Mario game! We dig into all the big announcements from Nintendo's summer showcase including Super Mario Bros Wonder, a remake of Super Mario RPG, and a new Princess Peach platformer! Annapurna also brought it with their latest showcase thanks to the announcement of an internally developed Blade Runner game. In the second segment, we take our first dive into the meat and potatoes of Final Fantasy XVI, Chris makes a strong case for playing Aliens: Dark Descent, and Nick gives his initial thoughts on Trepang2, an indie successor to the original FEAR. Oh... and Brad found his new drug in Halls of Torment, a successor to last year's mega-indie, Vampire Survivors.

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News - Nintendo Direct Recap
News - Annapurna Interactive Showcase Recap
Impressions - Final Fantasy XVI
Impressions - Aliens: Dark Descent
Impressions - Trepang2
Impressions - Halls of Torment
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #760 - The Elusive Horse Show (Xbox / Ubisoft Showcase Recaps, Diablo IV, Final Fantasy XVI Demo, and More!)

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000

We follow up last week's Xbox Showcase predictions game with the results and then recap all of the big announcements including updates on Fable, Avowed, Hellblade II, and more! Of course, we also discuss all of the exciting details that came pouring out of the big Starfield Direct which now has us appropriately hyped. In the second segment, we finally discuss our dissenting(?) opinions of Diablo IV and then take a close look at the big Final Fantasy XVI demo which now has us pretty optimistic ahead of it's launch next week. Chris Davis uses his 4Player Minute to give us a detailed breakdown of the rather bleak news about Embracer Group which seems to be faced with studio closures and game cancellations.

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News - XBox Showcase Predictions Results & Recap
News - Ubisoft Showcase Recap
Impressions - Diablo IV
Impressions - Final Fantasy XVI (Demo)
4Player Minute - Includes a detailed breakdown of the Embracer Group debacle

4Player Podcast #759 - The Hip-Hop Infused Show (Summer Game Fest Recap, Amnesia: The Bunker, Friends vs. Friends, and More!)

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

It's June so Keigh-3 is in the air. The big Summer Game Fest showcase happened this week so we run down the list of all the big announcements including a new Prince of Persia game, Mortal Kombat 1 and Alan Wake II gameplay debuts, and the re-reveal of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! After that, we take a new, points-driven, prediction segment for a test-drive ahead of the upcoming Xbox Showcase. In the second segment, Nick praises Amnesia: The Bunker as a new high bar for the series (and maybe even the genre) and Nolan introduces a clever new 1v1 (or 2v2) card-based FPS called Friends vs. Friends.

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News - Summer Game Fest Recap
Xbox Showcase Predictions Game
Impressions - Amnesia: The Bunker
Impressions - Friends vs. Friends
4Player Minute

4Player Podcast #758 - The Return of the King (System Shock Remake, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, The Last of Us Multiplayer Updates, and More!)

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Nolan returns to the "studio" after 2 months of relative silence to talk Zelda and reveal that he picked up and moved across the country! Not only that but he gets a chance to chime in on the recent Playstation Showcase and join us for an important conversation about the state of The Last of Us multiplayer project which is apparently struggling to live up to Sony's expectations. Konami shed some light on Silent Hill Ascension which is interesting but concerning if they intend for this to be the first impression for Silent Hill's big resurgence. In the second segment, Nick talks impressions of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (a Warhammer boomer shooter!) and the newly released remake of System Shock.

Housekeeping
Nolan Updates + Playstation Showcase
Fantasy Critic Update
News - The Last of Us Multiplayer Development Woes
News - Konami Reveals more about Silent Hill Ascension
Impressions - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Impressions - Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Impressions - System Shock (2023 Remake)

4Player Podcast #757 - Word on the Street (Playstation Showcase News Roundup, Planet of Lana, Humanity, Tears of the Kingdom, and More!)

Mon, 29 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It's another big week in gaming. In fact, we spend almost the entirety of the first segment discussing the news and announcements out of this week's big Playstation Showcase! Strangely enough, that first-party showcase ended up being more of a third-party showcase but we still got big news including a release date for Alan Wake II, a debut of Dragon's Dogma II, and a lot more! In the second segment, we talk Planet of Lana, Humanity, and we dig a little deeper into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News: Playstation Showcase
Impressions: Planet of Lana
Impressions: Humanity
Impressions: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

4Player Podcast #756 - Nick's First Time (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mortal Kombat 1 is REAL, Playstation Showcase Predictions, and More!)

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Nick is back from vacation and full of Coronavirus. Fortunately, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been keeping him (and the rest of the crew) plenty busy. Before we delve into the biggest game of the year though, there is some important business to discuss... because Chris Davis was right and Mortal Kombat 1(12?) is real! We break down the biggest Fantasy Critic twist thus far and talk about what we expect from this new entry. Sony also announced their official 2023 Summer showcase for next week so we spend a few minutes talking predictions. Of course, the rest of the show is ZELDA ZELDA ZELDA.

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News: Mortal Kombat 1 Revealed (Release in September)
News: Playstation Showcase Announced for May 24th
Impressions - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

4Player Podcast #755 - The Final Countdown (Darkest Dungeon II, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and More!)

Mon, 15 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Recorded in the final hours of a pre-Tears of the Kingdom world and with Nick out on vacation, Chris Davis, Krispy, and Brad sit down to clear out their game dockets so that Zelda madness can consume them. Krispy and Brad give their impressions of Darkest Dungeon 2, a daring departure from the original's enjoyably challenging formula, followed by updated impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. And there's no way we couldn't talk about the Mortal Kombat news and how that affects our Fantasy Critic league!

Topics:
Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update (5/11/23)
News of the Week
Impressions - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Impressions - Darkest Dungeon 2

4Player Podcast #754 - A Universe full of Weird Little Guys (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the Redfall Disaster, and More!)

Mon, 08 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The Star Wars gods have shined upon us this year by giving us one of the best Star Wars games to date and allowing our recording date to coincide with May the 4th (be with you). Nick is joined by Krispy and Chris Davis to take a deep dive into Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Respawn's bold new sequel to Fallen Order. Despite the rough launch on PC, our Console experiences have been more than enough to secure this one as a highlight in a year already bursting at the seams with quality games. It's not all sunshine and rainbows though; Star Wars may be great but Arkane Austin had a disastrous launch for Redfall which is on track to be the worst reviewed game of the year. We take a look at the circumstances that led to this unforunate outcome and discuss what it means for Microsoft and Arkane going forward.

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News - Redfall has a Disastrous Launch
Impressions - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

4Player Podcast #753 - Rich People Clouds (Street Fighter VI Demo, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, Wartales, and More!)

Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

With the recent developments involving Microsoft's attempt to swallow Activision / Blizzard and Tango Gameworks continuing to rack up wins amidst apparent losses, there is plenty of news to chew on this week. In the second segment, we get our first taste of Street Fighter VI thanks to the new demo and Brad finally has a chance to share his thoughts on TWO grid based tactics games - Advanced Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp and Wartales. Nick and Chris also share their thoughts on the Burning Shores DLC for Horizon: Forbidden West; a DLC that is equal parts impressive and perplexing... Guerilla somehow decided to deny PS4 players the opportunity to play this chapter in favor of some bold new "cloud" tech...

Housekeeping
Fantasy Critic Update
News - UK blocks Microsoft's acquisition of Activision / Blizzard
News - Remedy provides development update on all projects
News - Microsoft to Expand Tango Gameworks amidst rumors of Hi-Fi Rush failure
Impressions - Street Fighter VI (Demo)
Impressions - Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
Impressions - Advanced Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp
Impressions - Wartales

4Player Plus - Our Top 3 Games we would Watch a 32-Part Docuseries About

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It's not often that we focus our attention on the specifics of game development. With that in mind, our latest bonus episode is inspired by Brad's recent love affair with "PsychOdyssey" the exceptional Docuseries that chronicled the development of Psychonauts 2 at Double Fine! That's right, we run through our personal Top 3 lists of the games that we wish would inspire a similar DEEP dive. Answers range from bizarre (Blaseball) to fascinating (Fable) and everything in between.

4Player Podcast #752 - The Cream-Shaming Show (DREDGE, Wild Hearts, the Future of Resident Evil, and More!)

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

After a rather unexpected tangent involving coffee creamer, we kick the show off this week with the Playstation handheld that is rumored to be in development. It's been a light news week but we find plenty to chew on thanks to some additional developments related to the future of Resident Evil. Nolan makes his return this week so he and Nick talk about their time with DREDGE; A Lovecraftian fishing game that is sure to be a standout Indie game for the year. Brad finally talks about Wild Hearts - game that has challenged his Monster Hunter programming but is shaping up to be a worthy relative to the beloved hunting franchise.

4Player Podcast #751 - The Spicy Trades Show (Resident Evil 4 Remake, the Death of E3, Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Reveal, and More!)

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

We brought the SPICE this week. Brad opens the show with a dramatic trade proposal during our weekly Fantasy Critic update and the wheels finally came off E3 2023 which has now been cancelled. We discuss the fate of the industry institution and then switch gears to talk about something a bit more positive... Nintendo gave us a brief glimpse of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the game looks amazing. After the break, we take our first deep dive into the Resident Evil 4 remake and Nick goes to bat for Horizon: Call of the Mountain which, despite struggling hardware sales, manages to be a powerful VR experience.

4Player Podcast #750 - The Cosmic Gumbo Show (Tchia, Diablo IV Beta, Exoprimal Beta, Redfall Preview Coverage, and More!)

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

It has been quite the week in the games industry and it's got everybody feelin spicy! We've got a bevy of big point updates for our Fantasy Critic and some big headlines including a rumored release window for Spider-Man 2 and the acquisition of Night Dive Studios by Atari! But all of that pales in comparison to the dust kicked up by the recent Redfall preview coverage which continues to be one of the most divisive but compelling games on the horizon. In the second segment, we manage to find conflict in Tchia despite it being the most wholesome and delightful games of the year thus far. Krispy takes us on a journey through the Diablo IV beta and Chris Davis claims that Exoprimal could be a potential sleeper hit for the year after his time with the beta.

4Player Podcast #749 - The Ghostwire Texas Show (Resident Evil 4 Demo, Bayonetta Origins Demo, The Last of Us HBO Season 1 Final Thoughts, and More!)

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

It's a week full of noteworthy demos. In impressions we talk about our first hands-on impressions of the new Resident Evil 4 demo and our expectations for how the obvious changes will be applied across the full release. Brad also talks about the surprisingly charming demo of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon. Before all that though, we deliver another Fantasy Critic update, run through the Naughty Dog heavy headlines for the week, and deliver some final thoughts on The Last of Us now that the first season has run it's course on HBO.

4Player Podcast #748 - The Hard "E" Show (Is the term "JRPG" harmful to the industry and should we retire it?)

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

We're mixing things up a bit by introducing an updated "News" segment and swapping the placement of the weekly discussion topic and impressions. With that in mind, we deliver a spicy update to our ongoing Fantasy Critic adventure and run down the juiciest headlines from the past week including an Elden Ring DLC announcement, Suicide Squad delayed, and the details regarding the upcoming XBox & Starfield showcases. We then turn our attention to a hot topic surging through the industry and our discord: the legacy of the term "JRPG" and the potential harm it is doing to the industry. In the 2nd segment, Brad talks Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania. Chris Davis discusses his playthrough of Metroid Prime Remastered which also happens to be his 1st time playing the game.

4Player Podcast #747 - The Underdog Story (Atomic Heart, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, the PSVR2 Launch, and More!)

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Our first surprise twist of the year has landed... Mortal Kombat 12 is real! Proving once and for all that Chris Davis was right! In other news, Nick is smitten over Atomic Heart and is convinced that it is destined to be his 2023 underdog. Brad breaks down Theatrhythm Final Bar Line and explains how it compares to other entries in the series and other music & rhythm games in general. The group also delves into Like a Dragon: Ishin which is the latest entry in the recently rebranded Yakuza series. In the second segment, Nick gives his early impressions of the Playstation VR 2 headset and it's only true launch title, Horizon: Call of the Mountain.

4Player Plus - The Top 3 Games that we Regret Dropping

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000

In our first Top 3 list of the year, we discuss the games that got away. The games that we booted up, enjoyed, and then never completed despite enjoying them thoroughly. Sometimes a game gets moved to the back burner and is forgotten despite our intentions to the contrary. To make things interesting, we treated this as a committment to return to the games on our list in 2023 in an effort to right these wrongs.

4Player Podcast #746 - The Legend of Zelda: Nuts and Bolts (Nintendo Direct News Roundup, Steam Next Fest Highlights, and More!)

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:00:00 +0000

This week we dig into two big events at opposite ends of the industry. On one hand, Nintendo just had one of their biggest Nintendo Direct events in recent memory so with that in mind, we devoted the first segment to breaking down all the big announcements including the release date for Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remastered (another Shadow Drop!), and the next big trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! In the second segment, we highlight a handful of games that are currently available as demos for Steam Next Fest including System Shock, Planet of Lana, Shadows of Doubt, and more!

4Player Podcast #745 - Dead Space takes Manhattan (Dead Space Remake, Fire Emblem Engage, Hi-Fi Rush, and More!)

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Thanks to a literal act of god, we are once again down to 3 people this week but the release of the Dead Space remake ensured that there is plenty to dissect. We dive deep into this remake and try our best to figure out it's legacy in comparison to other high-profile remakes. We also discuss the future of Dead Space under the EA Motive banner if this proves to be a success. Brad delivers a hefty Fire Emblem Engage update and Chris emphasizes how good Hi-Fi Rush is following it's surprise release last week. In the second segment, we discuss the recent culling of GAAS (Games as a Service) games and some major industry shakeups at 343 Industries which calls the future of Halo into question.

4Player Podcast #744 - The Shadow Drop Show (Fire Emblem Engage, Forspoken, Hi-Fi Rush, and More!)

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Amidst travel and hardware issues, a smaller group convened this week to discuss one of the first big gaming weeks of 2023! Brad uses this opportunity to express some positivity for Fire Emblem Engage and explain some common misconceptions about the series. Chris Davis shares his early impressions of Forspoken which seems poised to be one of the first misfires (or at the very least, divisive releases) of the year. But the biggest news of the week comes in the form of a surprise shadow drop from Tango Gameworks! Hi-Fi Rush is a stylish new action game that uses music and rhythm to great effect. It also happens to be the first big surprise of the year.

4Player Podcast #743 - The Chris vs Kris Show (First Impressions of 'The Last of Us' on HBO)

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000

While we have plenty of actual video games to discuss this week, the recent premiere of 'The Last of Us' on HBO steals the spotlight this week. The show is off to a strong start so we take a minute (or 30) to talk about that first impression and the potential that it holds in the coming weeks (or even years). In the first segment though, we check in with Krispy as he continues to play Tunic (one of our 2022 game of the year contenders) and Chris Davis explains his split feelings on Generation Zero, an open-world FPS that came out in 2018. Nick discusses The Forest and delivers an important update to his Chained Echoes impressions from last week.

4Player Podcast #742 - The Back Alley Trading Show (When is a Game Too Big to Fail Critically?)

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:30:00 +0000

With our 'Game of the Year' content behind us, we finally have some time to talk about the games we've been playing in the background for the past few weeks. Nolan introduces Dark and Darker which is currently in development but undergoing Alpha playtests; Despite it's early nature, it seems to have serious potential. Nick finally has a chance to talk about Chained Echoes after weeks of digging into this beautiful throwback to retro JRPGs. On top of that, he finally tore through Chernobylite, a game that has been on his backlog for years. Brad dishes on Citizen Sleeper - a game that could have easily been a GOTY contender had he played it in 2022. In the 2nd segment, we talk shady draft trades and ask the question: When is a game too big to fail critically? Will Starfield fall into the same trap as Cyberpunk 2077?

4Player Podcast #741 - 2023 "Fantasy Critic" League Draft (aka the 2023 Preview Show)

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

2023 is going to be a ton of fun here at 4Player! In lieu of our usual "preview show" format, we have opted to create a "Fantasy Critic" league! This works a lot like fantasy football but publishers (players) draft games and points are dictated by their OpenCritic scores. In this episode, Carlos joins us for the initial draft and we take turns filling out the slots in our lineup! The league will consist of 12 games total per person but only 8 are selected in this initial draft. We will re-convene after E3 season to bid on our remaining 4 slots and fill out the rest of our teams. We will also provide monthly updates on the last podcast of every month so we can check in and see where we all stand as these games release.

4Player Podcast #740 - The 2022 Awards Show

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Another year comes to a close but it's been great! As always, we cap off the year with our annual awards show which gives us a chance to honor a whole bunch of games in over 14 categories! We trimmed some of the fat this year and introduced some new wrinkles which we think make for a leaner (even if it is nearly 4-hours), better show! We hope some of you find the inspiration you need to try some of the games featured on this episode and of course, we hope you will join us in 2023 for another year with a LOT to talk about!

Categories:

Biggest Regret
Best Looking Game
Best New Gameplay Experience
Best World/Level Design (that isn't Elden Ring)
Best New Enemy/Boss Fight
Best New Character
Best Storytelling
Best Video Game Moment
Biggest Surprise
Biggest Disappointment
Stubborn Award
Spotlight Award
Asterisk Award
Number 11
Best Soundtrack

4Player Podcast #739 - The Medical Kink Show (Reacting to the Big Announcements from 'The Game Awards')

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

The end of 2022 is looming. In fact, this is our last "regular" show of the year. Krispy and Brad have good things to say about Midnight Suns with some... caveats. Nick and Chris finally have a chance to talk about the divisive nature of The Callisto Protocol and it's potential as a franchise. Chris talks about his time with Potionomics and we catch up with Ed who finished Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and has started up Sifu. In the 2nd segment we talk very early (and potentially misguided) impressions from the Forspoken demo and then we discuss all of the exciting announcements from The Game Awards!

4Player Podcast #738 - The Divine Beast Show (Is It possible for Nintendo to screw up 'Tears of the Kingdom?')

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Brace yourselves. Nolan played 50+ hours of Pokemon Scarlet and he's here to tell us why it is both "the best" and "the worst" pokemon game ever made! Brad highlights ASTLIBRA: Revision, a crunchy new action RPG that - as Brad says - "Brings the meat." Nick talks Evil West (not to be confused with Weird West, Blood West, or Hard West) and the group digs a little deeper into the divisive nature of God of War Ragnarok. We also introduce the newly revamped community segment to discuss the Topic of the Week: Is it possible for Nintendo to screw up The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

4Player Podcast #737 - The Extremely Hardcore Show (God of War Ragnarok, Somerville, Tactics Ogre Reborn, and More!)

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

With the launch of God of War Ragnarok, 2022 finally has one of it's biggest AAA releases of the year. With that in mind, we kick things off with the most important questions... Why doesn't Kratos just go somewhere else? Once the big questions are answered, we delve into the nitty gritty to find out how we're feeling about it thus far. Nick provides a quick update (and PSA) on Signalis and talks about his playthrough of the long awaited Somerville. Brad talks about Tactics Ogre Reborn which is an odd duck in that it is the 2nd complete remake of Tactics Ogre; A classic grid-based strategy RPG that launched in the late 90s. All of this is of course against the backdrop of Twitter loudly and swiftly burning to the ground.

4Player Plus - Our Top 3 Forever Wishlisted Games

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

For ages, The Steam "wishlist" has given us a way to show interest in a game without committing to it in the moment. Everyone's approach to managing that list is different. On this episode, we comb through our ever-expanding wishlists to pick 3 games that never quite make the cut regardless of how low the price goes or how often they go on sale. To make things interesting, we each commit to buying one of our list by the end of the episode! Listeners will also get bonus tangents regarding fast-food orders and dinosaur fluids (yes you read that right).

4Player Podcast #736 - The Blue Robin Show (Gotham Knights, Bayonetta 3, Signalis, and More!)

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Krispy returns to the show this week to finally dive deep into Gotham Knights and the take away is not as grim as you might expect! Meanwhile, Brad has dabbled in Bayonetta 3 but is impressed enough by the approach that he is eager to see what else the game has to offer. Nick showers Signalis in praise for walking a fine line between faithful love-letter and refreshing iteration while Chris Davis has less than great things to say about the Shadows of Rose DLC for Resident Evil Village. We also cover the new PSVR2 launch details and Nibellions sudden retirement from Twitter and the gaming industry at large.

4Player Podcast #735 - The Rat Battle Show (A Plague Tale: Requiem, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Bone's Cafe, Spooky Game Roundup, and More!)

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Rats. There's lots of them this week. Thousands of them! Nick and Chris discuss the impressive technological and design leap made in Asobo's A Plague Tale: Requiem - a game that Chris Davis is convinced will sit atop his Game of the Year list this year. Brad acknowledges the charm and skill on display in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope but laments what could have been if Nintendo had decided to pursue other Rabbids crossovers. Nolan charms the group with Bone's Cafe - another delightful (and morbid) indie gem that combines necromancy with the pressures of Overcooked. In the second segment, the group discusses the announcement of a Witcher remake and Nick rattles off a list of impressive horrors games from his most recent stream including In Sound Mind, Mother, Love Sam, and more!

4Player Podcast #734 - The Body Horror Show (Silent Hill Returns, Scorn, Cultic, and More!)

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

It's been 3 weeks since our last podcast recording but the industry hasn't slowed down to wait for us! The news segment this week is bursting at the seams with big headlines like the return of Silent Hill, our first real look at the remake of Resident Evil 4, and the unfortunate drama unfolding between Platinum Games and the original Bayonetta voice actress, Hellena Taylor. But before we get there, we have loads of new games to talk about. Things get weird (and squishy) when talks about Scorn, Nolan laments the troubled launch of Deathverse: Let it Die, and Krispy is losing time in Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord. Nick also revels in the bliss that is Cultic: Chapter One; the "Boomer Shooter" that he has been searching for all year.

4Player Podcast #733 - The Fabulous Boomer Shooter Show (Prodeus, Fashion Police Squad, The Last of Us HBO Teaser, and More!)

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Circumstances force us to record a "shorter" show this week but make no mistake... there is a lot to dig into. Brad shares some insightful but hilarious anecdotes about his family time with 'Disney Dreamlight Valley,' and Nick talks up 'Prodeus' which manages to deliver the goods as a classic "Boomer Shooter" while also making some bizarre design choices. Nolan finds more digging goodness in 'Dome Keeper' and Chris Davis brings another inspired "Boomer Shooter" to the mix with 'Fashion Police Squad.' In the news, we delve into the first teaser trailer for HBO's 'The Last of Us' and discuss Google's decision to call it quits on Stadia.

4Player Podcast #732 - The Brad Dad Show (Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Steelrising, Tinkin, the GTA6 Leak, and More!)

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:08:05 +0000

Thanks to the Tokyo Game Show, it's another jam packed week in the world of video games! We take a (really) deep dive into the surprise demo of 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty,' Nick shows his support for 'SteelRising,' and Chris Davis talks about the demo of 'Valkyrie Elysium'. Brad and Nolan finally get a chance to talk about 'TinyKin' which seems poised to be one of the chillest and most enjoyable indie games of the year! In the news, Brad finally has his chance to talk about the newly announced remasters of Suikoden 1 & 2 and we of course delve into the massive (and unfortunate) Grand Theft Auto 6 leak at Rockstar.

4Player Podcast #731 - The Arcology Show (The Last of Us: Part I, Nintendo Direct Recap, Assassin's Creed News, and More!)

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:00:06 +0000

In this jam packed episode, we do our best to recap the boat-load of news that made headlines in the past week. Ubisoft laid out their plans for the next 4 Assassin's Creed titles, Disney announced Amy Hennig's new Marvel game, and Nintendo and Sony both hosted Direct events featuring tons of announcements. In impressions, Nick discusses the controversial but impressive remake of 'The Last of Us,' Chris Davis discusses 'The Ascent,' and Krispy delivers his analysis of 'Immortality' in true Krispy fashion. It's such a jam packed show that we didn't even have time for feedback or community questions (sorry!). Regardless, it's an exciting time for video games and that's always welcome news.

4Player Podcast #730 - The Clickable Boobs Show (Immortality, Sifu, the Future of Assassin's Creed, and More!)

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:00:41 +0000

Sam Barlow throws Brad and Nolan for a loop this week with the bizarre but undeniably impressive new game, 'Immortality.' It throws you into the deep end with no guidance and countless things to click on and discover... including boobs! Nick backs up Chris Davis with his assessment of 'Sifu' which somehow manages to be brutal and refreshing in equal measure. In the news, we talk about a frightening new precedent in the tech industry and Ubisoft's planned unveiling for the future of Assassin's Creed.

4Player Podcast #729 - Opening Night Meh (Saint's Row, Crystal Project, Gamescom 2022 Announcements, and More!)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:21:02 +0000

It's hard to believe but Geoff Keihley now produces THREE huge gaming events every year! This week, we discuss the highlights (or lack thereof?) from 'Gamescom ONL' (Opening Night Live) including: Dune Awakening, Hogwart's Legacy, Tales from the Borderlands, The Expanse, Dead Island 2, and more! In the first segment though, Krispy discusses his enjoyment of the new "Saint's Row" despite middling reception from critics. Nick highlights the demo for 'Conscript' which channels classic Survival Horror by way of WW1 and shares his initial thoughts after finally trying 'Telling Lies.' Brad discusses an unfortunately named gemmie called 'Crystal Project.'

4Player Podcast #728 - The "Who do you Voodoo?" Show (Cult of the Lamb, The Diofield Chronicle, Dead Island 2 Leak, and More!)

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:00:11 +0000

Devolver Digital drops another indie banger this week with the release of 'Cult of the Lamb' and Nolan and Nick can attest to it's addictive qualities. Brad shares his initial thoughts on another Square Enix strategy RPG, 'The Diofield Chronicle' and Chris Davis brings up 'Ex-Zodiac'; An early access throwback to classic Star Fox (in everything but name). Nick, despite thinking he didn't have much to add after last week, lets his love of 'The Mortuary Assistant' get the best of him. In the news, we discuss a high profile and highly unexpected leak that appeared just moments before the live recording: 'Dead Island 2' is back and it's coming soon.

4Player Plus - Our Top 3 RPG Parties

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 14:00:51 +0000

When we think of RPGs, we often think about classic mega-hits like Final Fantasy 7 and Chrono Trigger (rightfully so) but over the years, RPGs have taken many memorable forms. In spite of change, they have almost always been defined by the cast of characters that surround and support the player character. In this episode, we look back at our personal favorites to find the RPG parties that stuck with us the most. Our choices span decades of gaming history and explore the differences in approach that are explored in both Eastern and Western RPGs.

Revival Club - Vagrant Story

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:00:14 +0000

Brad dished up a real doozy for our latest Revival Club game. Vagrant Story may be verifiably impenetrable but it remains a fascinating RPG that remains unlike anything else out there. While the game may have proven too much for Nick (and perhaps the community at large) to overcome, Brad does an excellent job of explaining it's systems and what makes it so unique. Perhaps most notably, It shrugged off almost every other common RPG convention and defined itself as an unapologetic Yasumi Matsuno game.

4Player Podcast #727 - The Semi-Popular Video Game Podcast (Xenoblade Chronicles 3, The Mortuary Assistant, Symphony of War, and More!)

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:00:01 +0000

Ed returns to the hot seat this week to talk with us about the early hours of 'Xenoblade Chronicles 3' and how it compares to the games that came before it - 'Xenoblade Chronicles X' in particular. Nick discusses his first night shift in 'The Mortuary Assistant' which takes the horror genre to some... inspired places. Brad pinches himself when he finds out that Ed wants to talk more about 'Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga' (what are the odds?). Of course, we also play catch up with Ed and answer some great questions from our listeners!

4Player Podcast #726 - The Busy Beavers Show (As Dusk Falls, V Rising, Timberborn, GTA6 Rumors, and More!)

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:00:13 +0000

It's been a BUSY week! All 5 of us bring a new game to the table to discuss which doesn't happen often... Nick delivers his early impressions of a new suspense / thriller adventure game called 'As Dusk Falls' and Krispy took a break from Monster Hunter to get swept up in 'V Rising.' Nolan is playing Timberborn, a city-builder... with Beavers so as expected, prepare for some bad puns. Brad's annual "ugly but addicting indie" game finally shows itself in the form of 'Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga' and Chris Davis shares his thoughts on 'Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.' But on top of all that, it has also been a big week for news with rumors swirling about an open-world Black Panther game in development and the first details about the future of Grand Theft Auto 6.

4Player Podcast #725 - The Purr-fect Show (Stray, Who's Lila?, MADiSON, and More!)

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:00:42 +0000

The games discussed this week range from adorable to unsettling to downright horrifying. Stray is finally out and despite a somewhat shallow outward appearance, this charming, cat-based adventure game still manages to impress. Krispy is smitten over a bizarre, "Lynch" adjacent indie game called "Who's Lila?" but conveying why proves to be a challenge. Nick is enamored with MADiSON, another new horror game that draws inspiration from PT while channeling the obtuse nature of escape rooms. Of course, we give a quick Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak update before delving into the latest Platinum Games development and our first look at Yakuza 8!

4Player Podcast #724 - "Do Babies Drink Water?" (Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Sniper Elite 5, Forgive Me Father, and More!)

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:00:19 +0000

We can't promise answers to the important questions in life... questions like "Do babies drink water?" BUT we can promise plenty of enthusiastic video game discussions on this week's episode. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is finally out so Brad and Krispy take a deep dive into this massive expansion. Chris Davis sells us on Sniper Elite 5 thanks to some surprisingly open design elements and a cool invasion mode that sounds like a ton of fun. Plus, Nick brings his latest obsession with modern "Boomer Shooters" to the table with Forgive Me Father - an addictive FPS with Lovecraft undertones and a striking visual style. In the news, we cover new release dates and delays.

4Player Plus - Top 3 Upcoming Games we are NOT QUITE Sold On... Yet

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:00:30 +0000

It's time to hash out another Top 3 list and this month we are taking a closer look at a handful of upcoming projects that look promising but remain just outside our hype threshold. While we are eager to get our hands on most of these games, they still have something to prove. We try to get to the bottom of what that is and discuss what moves they would need to make to earn our trust.

4Player Podcast #723 - The Love Letter Show (Neon White, Steam Next Fest Demos, Dragons Dogma 2, and More!)

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:00:08 +0000

Another year. Another Steam Next Fest FULL to the brim with interesting demos for upcoming indie games! Between the five of us, we deliver quick impressions of 15 upcoming games that we think you should keep an eye out for including Cultic, Signalis, Cult of the Lamb, Metal Hellsinger, and more! It's not all demos though. Brad sells us on his latest addiction in the form of Neon White and in the second segment, we discuss the official announcement of Dragons Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!

4Player Podcast #722 - The Planet Counter Show (The Quarry, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase, and More!)

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 19:30:56 +0000

The summer announcement season continues. This week, we delve into the litany of reveals from the Summer Game Fest and the Xbox / Bethesda Showcase. Of course, that includes the reveal of the The Last of Us: Part I and the big gameplay reveal of Starfield! In the second segment, Nick discusses Supermassive's latest, The Quarry, and Brad delivers his first impressions of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak following the demo that dropped earlier this week.

4Player Podcast #721 - Oops, All Summons (Resident Evil 4 Remake Announcement, Final Fantasy 16 Release Window, Street Fighter 6 Glows Up, and More!)

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:00:04 +0000

4Player Podcast #720 - Brad's Heart Will Go On (ANNO: Mutationem, Silent Hill Leaks, Dragon's Dogma Hopes, and More!)

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:00:49 +0000

This week, Brad is sleepy but not even sleep deprivation can contain his enthusiasm for Monster Hunter Rise or keep him from discussing the future of Dragon's Dogma! Nick finished Elden Ring and is now free to diversify his playtime once again so he is starting with a strange anime-inspired action-adventure game called ANNO: Mutationem. In the news, we delve into the huge Silent Hill leaks (courtesy of Dusk Golem) which include a new core entry from Konami, a Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober, and an episodic adventure game from Annapurna.

Revival Club - The Darkness (Double Feature)

Tue, 24 May 2022 14:00:24 +0000

Carlos takes the Revival Club back to 2007 to revisit 'The Darkness' - a gritty, supernatural action game based on the comic book series of the same name. Starbreeze, best known for their take on "Chronicles of Riddick," developed the first game with their signature style but the game is perhaps most interesting for how it compares to its sequel which was helmed by Digital Extremes. On this episode, we take a closer look at how these two WILDLY different games coalesce to tell a singular and emotionally gripping story.

4Player Plus - Our Top 3 Dream Projects

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:10:49 +0000

This bonus episode marks the long awaited return of the "Top 3" (Formerly Top 5) podcast! For this episode, we discuss our "Dream Projects" - the game ideas, pitches, sequels that we desperately want to see come to fruition. If you are a fan of this content, please be sure to let us know with a comment, a tweet, carrier pidgeon, etc. If you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making this episode, expect at least one of these per month with topics submitted by our lovely supporters on Patreon and Twitch.

4Player Podcast #719 - The Mega Chad Show (Trek to Yomi, Rogue Legacy 2, Sifu, and More!)

Sun, 15 May 2022 14:00:28 +0000

Announcement season is quickly approaching and the later half of 2022 is starting to come into focus. This week we react to the latest demo of 'Gotham Knights' which, even within our small circle, is shaping up to be a potentially divisive game. In impressions, we praise 'Rogue Legacy 2' for it's improved art style along with the bevy of improvements made to the original. Nick and Krispy come close to sharing a middling consensus on 'Trek to Yomi' and Chris Davis finally brings 'Sifu' to the table. Brad delivers the latest news related to the upcoming release of 'Monter Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.'

4Player Podcast #718 - The Lawnmower Show (Vampire the Masquerade: Blood Hunt, Remorse: The List, Peglin, and More!)

Sun, 08 May 2022 14:00:24 +0000

This week's episode has real dad vibes thanks to an exceptionally long conversation about lawnmowers that carried over from our intermission. Nolan talks about 'Peglin' which serves as an addicting hybrid of Peggle and RPG combat. Krispy gives us a look at a surprisingly effective new Battle Royale called 'Vampire the Masquerade: Blood Hunt' and Nick introduces a throwback survival-horror game called 'Remorse: The List.' Thanks to his love of Kaiju, Chris Davis is able to talk about 'Kaiju Wars' for ten minutes without taking a breath. In the 2nd segment, we delve into Square-Enix's decision to sell it's western studios/IP to Embracer Group and we touch on the latest shakeup effecting the 'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time' remake at Ubisoft.

4Player Podcast #717 - The Smooth Brains Show (Steam Deck, RAFT, Patrick's Parabox, and More!)

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:00:25 +0000

With another Steam Deck added to our roster, we delve a little deeper into the new hardware and talk more about how it handles games like 'Supraland: Six Inches Under,' 'The Darkness 2,' and more. After last week's co-op stream, Nick, Nolan, and Chris talk about their immense enjoyment playing RAFT (Early Access) together; Honing their communication skills while surviving on the open the ocean. Brad brings two indie darlings to the table as well: 'Patrick's Parabox' is a mind-bending puzzler and 'Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness' is a love letter to retro gaming with an awesome soundtrack. In the news, we also discuss Amy Hennig's new gig working on a new Star Wars game.

4Player Podcast #716 - The Bristols and Bottles Show (Weird West, Steam Deck, Kingdom Hearts 4, and More!)

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:00:46 +0000

On this JAM PACKED edition of 4Player Podcast, Brad delivers his impressions after spending a week with the new 'Steam Deck' from Valve, Nick talks Weird West, and Chris Davis goes to bat for Ghostwire Tokyo. In the news, we play serious catch up thanks to the announcements of a new Tomb Raider game, a remake of Max Payne 1 & 2, Return to Monkey Island, and Kingom Hearts 4! Oh and we try to wrap our heads around Cockney slang thanks to a question from a listener in London.

4Player Podcast #715 - The Proper Psychosis Show (Ghostwire Tokyo, Triangle Strategy, the New Playstation Plus, and More!)

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:00:31 +0000

The group covers a ton of ground this week thanks to the release of Ghostwire Tokyo and the official unveiling of the new Playstation Plus service which launches in June! Brad finally talks in depth about his thoughts on Triangle Strategy and talks about Kirby and the Forgotten Land from an... unsusual perspsective. Nolan and Nick dive even deeper into Tunic and Chris Davis talks about Chorvs (yes, it's spelled like that). Of course, everyone tries their best to avoid more Elden Ring talk and they MOSTLY succeed.

Revival Club - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:00:46 +0000

In this episode focusing on Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, Nick is joined by Chris Davis and community guest, Taq, to talk about the legacy of this game based on the wildy popular tabletop game. Space Marine not only holds up remarkably well but it serves as a nice entry point for newbies and a fun romp for Warhammer veterans alike. Of course, we also delve into our hopes for the freshly announced sequel that is due out sometime in the not-too-distant future.

4Player Podcast #714 - The Campfire Episode (Tunic, Iron Lung, The Witcher 4 Announcement, and More!)

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:00:43 +0000

We are joined by Jeff this week to gush over the unexpected brilliance of Tunic. This indie darling has not only delivered on its promises, it has tapped into an aspect of classic video game nostalgia that elevates the experience well beyond expectations. We also delve deeper into Elden Ring and Chris Davis encourages us to try a short, indie horror game from the creator of Dusk called Iron Lung. In the news we also delve into the announcement of 'The Witcher 4' and discuss what this means for CD Project Red in a post Cyberpunk 2077 world.

4Player Podcast #713 - Two Snakes, One Sword (TUNIC, Elden Ring, Hogwart's Legacy Reveal, and More!)

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:00:43 +0000

The Elden Ring bonanza continues but we also give our early impressions of another promising new game. After years of watching development and playing TUNIC at trade shows, the full game is finally upon us and it delivers something that is both incredibly nostalgic and fresh by modern standards. In the second segment, we discuss the big reveal of Hogwarts Legacy while also making sure to call attention to the important social issues that surround this highly anticipated release.

4Player Podcast #712 - The Sweet Mule Show (Elden Ring, Horizon: Forbidden West, Kirby and the Forgotten Land Demo, and More!)

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:00:29 +0000

What an exciting week (month, year?) in gaming! Elden Ring has finally landed and the whole gang has shown up to talk about this epic new chapter in the From Software catalog; Not to mention the potential impact it could have on the future of open-world game design. We focus largely on design philosophy and mechanics but still manage to squeeze in a few fun anecdotes from our playthroughs thus far. While Elden Ring dominates the discussion, Brad also shares his thoughts on the demo for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Nick and Ed delve into their early impressions of the OTHER huge open world game that launched recently: Horizon: Forbidden West.

4Player Podcast #711 - The Fake Southern Accent Show (Triangle Strategy, Infernax, Dying Light 2, and More!)

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:00:51 +0000

This week, Brad shares his thoughts on Infernax and the first 3 chapters of Triangle Strategy which launches next month on Switch. We also dive a little deeper into our time with Dying Light 2 to talk about some of the late game developments such as the paraglider, grappling hook, and an increasingly disappointing story. In the 2nd segment, we answer a bevy of community submitted questions and Krispy loses his mind over a poorly voiced NPC.

4Player Podcast #710 - The Mouthful Mode Show (Dying Light 2, Supraland: Six Inches under, Nintendo Direct Reactions, and More!)

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:00:30 +0000

With the new year just barely getting started, the gaming industry isn't slowing down. Dying Light 2 is out and despite some rough edges, it is shaping up to be a fun experience once again. Brad talks about his latest addiction, Vampire Survivors, Nolan goes all in on Pokemon Legends Arceus, and we return once again to the wonderful world of Supraland in the latest standalone expansion, Supraland: Six Inches Under. In the news, we recount all the headlines from Nintendo's latest Direct.

4Player Podcast #709 - The Ugly Pokemon Show (Pokemon Legends Arceus, Nobody Saves the World, Halo TV Series, and More!)

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

It is immediately apparent that Brad is back in the podcasting saddle this week and the timing couldn't be better because there is a ton to talk about. Brad and Nick are the most unqualified people to talk about Pokemon but are somehow the first to two to try Pokemon Legends Arceus. Nick is loving Drinkbox's latest game, Nobody Saves the World, and the whole crew reacts to the gameplay unveiling of Ghostwire Tokyo. In the news, we talk the Sony / Bungie acquisition and the first trailer for the live action Halo series on Paramount +.

4Player Podcast #708 - The 2021 Awards Show (Part 5)

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:00:29 +0000

We did it. Another year in the bag! In this 5 part series, we look back at all of the games, moments, characters, etc that defined 2021 in gaming. With all six of the core staff in attendance, we run through 23 categories that paint a pretty clear picture of what worked for us and what didn't in the past year. Buckle up because there is a LOT to talk about. By the time you reach the end, we hope we have inspired you to try something that you may have missed!

Part 5 Categories:

Biggest Surprise
Biggest Disappointment
The Asterisk Award
Biggest Regret
The Number 11 Award
A sample from Nick's Favorite Soundtrack of the Year

4Player Podcast #708 - The 2021 Awards Show (Part 4)

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:33:37 +0000

Part 4 Categories:

Best Ensemble Cast
Best New Character
Best New Enemy Design
Best Boss Fight
Best Video Game Moment
A sample from Nolan's Favorite Soundtrack of the Year

4Player Podcast #708 - The 2021 Awards Show (Part 3)

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:00:49 +0000

Part 3 Categories:

Best Debut (New IP)
Best Looking Game
Best World / Level Design
Best Storytelling
A sample from Kris's Favorite Soundtrack of the Year

4Player Podcast #708 - The 2021 Awards Show (Part 2)

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:00:20 +0000

Part 2 Categories:

Best Multiplayer Experience
Best Comfort Food
Most Out of Comfort Zone
Best Game Nobody Played
A sample from Ed's Favorite Soundtrack of the Year

4Player Podcast #708 - The 2021 Awards Show (Part 1)

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:00:03 +0000

Part 1 Categories:

Best New Gameplay Experience
Best Sequel / Most Improved Sequel
Best Game Feel
Most Addictive
A sample from Brad's Favorite Soundtrack of the Year

4Player Housekeeping - January 27, 2022 - Awards Show Tonight!

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:00:31 +0000

First housekeeping update of 2022!

2021 Awards Show - January 27, 2022 @ 7:00pm (CST) on Twitch.tv/FourPlayerPodcast

Community GOTY & Raffle - Submit your Top 10 Games of 2021 and Award Nominees before Noon on January 27th.

Join our Community Discord - Discord.gg/4Player

Email your Podcast Questions / Feedback - Questions@4PlayerNetwork.com

4Player Podcast #707 - The "Murders and Executions" Show (Microsoft / Activision, Unsighted, The Artful Escape, and More!)

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:00:49 +0000

It's a small crew this week but a BIG show. Not only is this our first "regular" episode of the new year, it also happens to be a huge week for the industry as Microsoft has announced it's intent to acquire Activision for the modest price of $69 BILLION. In the first segment, we talk about our efforts to play catch up with 2021 as our Award Show looms on the horizon (next week!). We talk Unsighted, The Artful Escape, Dodgeball Academia, Battlefield 2042, and more! Speaking of which, don't miss our big Award Show next week! Brad will be back in the virtual studio as we sit down to look back on the past year in gaming!

4Player Podcast #706 - 2022 Could be Cool (A Comprehensive Preview of the 2022 Release Schedule)

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In our first episode of 2022, we take an in-depth look at all of the games that expected to launch in the year to come! In the first segment we cover all of the games with an expected release date or release window. After the break, we run through a big list of projects that have been announced that may drop in 2022 as well. It's a big list of well over 100 games put together by our lovely community! We cover everything from a fun new Supraland expansion to the highly anticipated release of Final Fantasy XVI! We also spend a shocking amount of time talking about Starship Troopers... Happy New Year!

4Player Podcast #705 - The Christmas Miracle Show (Halo Infinite, Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach, Ready or Not, and More!)

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This week, we are blessed with a Christmas miracle! Carlos joins the call on the spot and stays for the entire show! Not only do we deliver our final thoughts on the 'Halo Infinite' campaign (minor spoiler warning) but Krispy brings impressions of 'Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach' and it sounds kind of amazing! Chris Davis talks about his time with the promising (but somewhat controversial) 'Ready or Not' - a game that harkens back to the classic SWAT series. In the 2nd segment, Nick talks briefly about 'Lost in Random' and we delve into our first batch of community emails!

4Player Podcast #704 - Paganism will Save Us (Halo Infinite, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Splinter Cell Remake News, and More!)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

The usual crew is joined by community guest, TheDrunkenMerchant, to talk at length about the new campaign for 'Halo Infinite' - a game that seems made to appease fans of the series and welcome newcomers in equal measure. Krispy talks about his experience with 'Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker' now that the hotly anticipated expansion is out. In the second segment, we roundup all of the big announcements from 'The Game Awards' and talk with Chris Davis about the surprise announcement of a 'Splinter Cell' remake!

4Player Podcast #703 - Screw Bobby Kotick (Predicting The Game Awards, Shakedown Hawaii, The Forgotten City, and More!)

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

As the years winds to a close, we start to delve into all the fun conversations that come with the Holiday season. With 'The Game Awards' scheduled to air next week, we talk about the nominees and rattle off an extensive list of games that may or may not make their debut at the big show. As always, take it all with a grain of salt and prepare yourself for some level of disappointment. In the second segment, we also run through impressions of Shakedown Hawaii, The Forgotten City, Metal Gear Solid 4, and more!

Mark your calendars! You can tune in and watch the Game Awards along with us next week on Twitch! The show is airing on Thursday, December 9th starting at 7:00pm CST.

4Player Podcast #702 - We are Thankful for Elden Ring & Halo Infinite

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

To those who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving! We here at 4Player are thankful to have such a lively and active community in Discord and on Twitch. So with that in mind, we did something a little bit different this week. We recorded two distinct segments featuring an upcoming game and brought in a community guest to talk about them! First up is Elden Ring! Our long time community liason, Jager, has been playing the hell out of the Elden Ring network test and came aboard this week to talk about his experience and answer our questions. In the 2nd segment, we are joined by TheDrunkenMerchant to talk about our time playing the new Halo Infinite multiplayer beta! As it turns out, both of these games show a LOT of promise...

4Player Podcast #701 - The Sense of Humor Simulator (Inscryption, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Alan Wake Remastered, and More!)

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

After rattling off a few quick mentions such as Breath of the Wild, Alan Wake Remastered, and Sackboy's Big Adventure, we finally take a deeper dive into Inscryption. This game is a card-based deck builder that finds really creative ways of blending with elements of atmospheric horror and escape room design. Nolan has continued his Metal Gear run by jumping into Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker which seems like it may be the strangest entry in the beloved franchise. Of course, we also answer questions from our supporters which leads to some diverse and fun discussions.

4Player Podcast #700 - The Team Huddle Show (Guardians of the Galaxy, Tormented Souls, AI: The Somnium Files, and More!)

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This week the group takes a deep dive into one of the biggest surprise hits of 2021, Guardians of the Galaxy from Eidos Montreal. David returns to the fray as well to talk about some more weird-ass David games... specifically Mary Skelter 3 and AI: The Somnium Files. Nick shares tales from his brief trip to New York City for the Dexter New Blood premiere and talks about his time with Tormented Souls; a love-letter to classic Resident Evil. In the 2nd segment, we also chat about the exciting new look at Elden Ring that was shown off earlier in the week.

4Player Podcast #699 - The Wylding Show (Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye, Chasing Static, Inscryption, and More!)

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Halloween season is upon us so we take the opportunity to revisit the new horror-esque DLC, Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye and a short but sweet indie horror game called Chasing Static. Krispy sells us on Inscryption, a new horror deck-building game that is dripping with spooky atmosphere. Nick provides a quick update on Metroid Dread and then joins Ed in delivering some hands-on impressions with the new Nintendo Switch OLED. Chris Davis also provides more Back 4 Blood impressions now that he has finished the main campaign.

4Player Podcast #698 - The Dreadful Show (Metroid Dread, Far Cry 6, Back 4 Blood, and More!)

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Jeff returns to the fray to talk about Metroid Dread! The game is out and has defied expectations in a pretty big way. Nick delivers a Far Cry 6 update now that he's had more time to really sink some time into it; turns out.... it's fun... if not also a bit perplexing in it's tone. Jeff and Chris also give their early impressions of the full release of Back 4 Blood which brings the Left 4 Dead formula back to life for the current generation.

Revival Club - Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

With the recent release of Deathloop, it only makes sense for the Revival Club to look back at the games that helped shape Arkane as the respected development studio that it is today. We went back to 2006 to take a look at a game that feels distinct from the games that define the studio today (Dishonored, Prey, etc). Of course, that game is Dark Messiah of Might & Magic; a game that is full of high-fantasy tropes like orcs, mages, and demons yet still full of that signature Arkane DNA! For this discussion, Nick is joined by recurring Revival Club guests, Steve and Green.

Revival Club - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Nick is joined by community guest, Self, and resident fan of obscure FPS games, Chris Davis, to revisit S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat. For the uninitiated, this PC classic is often considered (for good reason) to be the precursor to the successful Metro series. While the series has spanned several major releases and a number of fan-made modded experiences, this particular chapter in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise is widely considered to be the best. All things considered, that makes Call of Pripyat the perfect game to delve into as the world prepares for the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl in 2022.

4Player Podcast #697 - The Thrupple Show (Kaiju Wars, Far Cry 6, Hero's Hour, and More!)

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

It's been two weeks since our last episode and despite some scheduling issues, the show must go on! It's a 3-player podcast this week but there is a TON to discuss including Nick's thoughts on the release of No Time to Die and a follow-up to our big Deathloop discussion from last week. Additionally, Nick feels compelled to give some VERY EARLY impressions of Far Cry 6 because right out of the gate, the game appears to be doing a few things right. Nolan gets nostalgic for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty which still holds up remarkably well. Finally, Chris Davis shares his thoughts on two indie-games that he has been enjoying immensely, Hero's Hour and Kaiju Wars.

4Player Podcast #696 - The "I Am Fish" Spoilercast (Deathloop, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Nintendo Direct News, and More!)

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

For an episode with so much Deathloop talk, you would think it would have inspired the episode title... but Chris Davis threw that out the window when he let his enthusiasm for I Am Fish bubble over... With that said, we do talk A LOT about Deathloop this week. In fact, the discuss takes up the entire first segment! In the 2nd segment, we talk Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Bonfire Peaks, and of course, the big news dump from the latest Nintendo Direct! You know the one...

4Player Podcast #695 - The Grandma Rebellion Show (Tales of Arise, Deathloop, The Forgotten City, and More!)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

We kick things off this week with an MCU tangent in the wake of the new Hawkeye trailer plus a rant about the new horror flick, Malignant. Jeff returns to the hot chair this week to talk about The Forgotten City, There is No Game: Wrong Dimension, and his early impressions of Eastward! Nick gives his early thoughts on Tales of Arise as a newbie to the series and the Chris's give their first impressions of Deathloop! What a week!

4Player Podcast #694 - The Red Pill Show (Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Psychonauts 2, Playstation Showcase News, and More!)

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Joseph makes his triumphant return to podcasting in this week's episode! He joins us to give a quick update on his game development adventures, talk about our time co-oping Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and share his unique brand of insight on the state of sequels (including The Matrix Resurrections!) Nick and Nolan talk about their foray into the wacky world of Psychonauts (1 AND 2!); Which continues to be an absolute delight in 2021. We revisit Ghost of Tsushima: Legends and give an in-depth rundown of the all big news out of this week's Playstation Showcase (including KOTOR Remake, Spider-Man 2, Forspoken, God of War Ragnarok, and more!).

4Player Podcast #693 - The Splitscreen Co-Op Show (12 Minutes, Eldest Souls, Riders Republic, and More!)

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Ed fills the 4th chair this week to talk about Death's Door, Nioh 2, and a beautiful indie boss-rush game called Eldest Souls! Nick and Nolan ponder the effectiveness of the long awaited 12 Minutes which is shaping up to be one of the most divisive games of the year thus far. Additionally, Nolan talks about his time with the Riders Republic beta, Nick and Chris hype up the Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut and Iki Island DLC, and we break down the news from Gamescom including the bizarre roadmap for the release of Halo Infinite.

4Player Podcast #692 - Who Wants Hotdogs? (Recompile, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade, Chernobylite, and More!)

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Long-time friend, community member, and former staff member, Jeff DeMelo, joins us this week to sit in for Brad who is absent due to the birth of his 2nd child! Chaos ensues. Jeff shares updates on the development of Refactor, how being a dad has changed his gaming habits, and gets us hype for 12 Minutes (which we'll talk more about next week). We also talk about Recompile, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade, Chernobylite, and more! Oh and... RIP Hotdog Bets 2009 - 2021.

4Player Podcast #691 - The Dance of Deduction Show (Ace Attorney, Chernobylite, Grounded, and More!)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Inspired by 'The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles,' Brad entices the group this week with the Dance of Sedu... *ahem* Deduction. Chris Davis talks up 'Chernobylite' (the next game from the developers of Get Even) and Nolan revisits the delightful world of 'Overcooked: All You Can Eat' to talk about the new Birthday Party expansion. We also discuss our time with 'Grounded' from last week which obviously devolves into a nostalgic discussion about 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.' Oh... and WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON WITH BLUE BOX?

4Player Podcast #690 - The Ask Jeeves Show (Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey & Community Q&A)

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000

It's been an odd week to say the least. Aside from catching up on games talked about in week's past, Nick has been involved in a comedy of errors involving his PC. On top of that, Chris Davis did the impossible and FINISHED Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey! With that in mind, we opened up questions this week to the community at large and spent the bulk of the show addressing everything from difficult cheese questions to the pronunciation of places in the UK to the latest Blue Box conspiracy theories!

4Player Podcast #689 - The Cold Biscuits Show (Death's Door, Skyward Sword HD, Metroid Fusion, and More!)

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The first segment this week is dominated by games developed by Nintendo or rooted in a deep appreciation of classic Nintendo game design. Nick and Nolan talk up Death's Door which feels heavily inspired by classic Zelda but with a modern spin. Brad is replaying Metroid Fusion in preparation for the release of Metroid Dread and Nolan is playing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the first time thanks to the release of the HD remaster. In the news, we debate the approach EA is taking to the re-launch of the Dead Space series after the announcement of a remake at EA Play.

4Player Podcast #688 - Nick is the Problem (Monster Hunter Stories 2, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Steam Deck Announcement, and More!)

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Nolan hosts the show this week since Nick has fallen victim to the perils of being middle-aged. As they say though, the show must go on. Brad delivers his impressions of Monster Hunter Stories 2 (much to the dismay of Chris Davis) and the indie strategy RPG, Wildermyth. Krispy is finally far enough to deliver some juicy impressions of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers now that he's had some time with the expansion with the community! Of course, this episode was recorded mere hours after the announcement of the Valve Steam Deck so we deliver our first impressions of this bonkers announcement.

4Player Podcast #687 - The OLED Model Show (House Flipper, New Pokemon Snap, Griftlands, and More!)

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Leave it to Nolan to make a game about flipping houses (House Flipper) sound super compelling! Additionally, Brad has a "new" game for fans of Slay the Spire called Griftlands, Nick gives an update on his progress in Returnal, and Chris Davis talks about his secret love of Photography... and why New Pokemon Snap doesn't quite capitalize on that concept in 2021. Of course, Nintendo dropped big (and unexpected?) news this week with the announcement of the new Switch OLED model so we cover our thoughts on that.

4Player Podast #686 - The Road Trip Show (Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Blasphemous, Mario Golf: Super Rush, and More!)

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Do you like Metroidvanias? We do! This week, Brad returns to talk about a "gemmie" that you won't want to miss called 'Astalon: Tears of the Earth.' On that same front, Nick played all the way through 'Blasphemous' and highly recommends it. We also talk about 'Mario Golf: Super Rush' for the Switch and the demo for the upcoming 'Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin!' In the second segment, David joined the group to answer questions and talk about the latest rumors involving Konami, Bloober Team, and Silent Hill.

4Player Podcast #685 - The Space Capitalism Show (Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Industries of Titan, Phantom Abyss, and More!)

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Not only are we rocking shiny new recording equipment (courtesy of our Patreon & Twitch supporters) but there is a LOT to talk about in this post E3 2021 world. Nick finally has a chance to talk at length about what he thinks of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Nolan has found his latest obsession in the form of Industries of Titan. Krispy surprises the group this week with a fantastic discussion about the potential behind an exciting early access gem called Phantom Abyss. Of course, Steam Next Fest recently ended so Nick and Chris Davis plug a few of their favorite demos from the event such as SABLE, They Always Run, Road 96, and more!

4Player Podcast #684 - The Bondage Mage Show (E3 2021 News Recap and Reactions)

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000

For obvious reasons, 2021 may be remembered as the strangest year for both E3 and for the industry in general. Now that the first all-digital E3 has come and gone, we sat down to talk about the big news and glaring omissions from this year's bizarre showing. Despite all the weirdness, there is still a ton to be excited about including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Metroid Dread, Starfield, and more. This episode includes an extensive recap but it's not comprehensive. We recommend checking out the E3 Recap website to see everything discussed on this episode and more!

4Player Podcast #683 - Predicting E3 2021

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

It's hard to believe but after nearly two years, E3 is upon us. While the show is going full digital this year due to the Pandemic, the industry is bracing itself for announcement season nonetheless. In this episode we take a stab at predicting what we may or may not see at the various presentations from publishers like Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Capcom, and more! We also respond to some predictions and dream announcements from the community!

4Player Podcast #682 - The Moon Shoes Show (Biomutant, Dying Light 2 Details, Horizon: Forbidden West Reveal, and More!)

Mon, 31 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This week, Biomutant fails to deliver the experience we were hoping for but it's not all bad. Brad delivers an update on the Monster Hunter Rise 3.0 update and elsewhere in the industry, it begins to feel like E3 season despite the obvious caveats that go hand-in-hand with the event this year. We talk about the rumored Souls-like Final Fantasy spin-off from Team Ninja and we give our impressions of the big Dying Light 2 and Horizon: Forbidden West reveals that dropped this week!

4Player Podcast #681 - The Textured Show (Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Subnautica: Below Zero, and More!)

Mon, 24 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

What's old is new again in 2021! Nolan is deep into the 1.0 release of Subnautica: Below Zero and loving this follow-up to one of our favorite games of 2018! Nick and Chris talk about their time with Mass Effect: Legendary Edition before it inevitably veers into the great Mass Effect debate of 2007. Brad delivers his final thoughts on Resident Evil Village and the group spends a surprising amount of time talking about theme park rides.

Revival Club - Final Fantasy XII

Sat, 22 May 2021 16:16:02 +0000

Nick is joined by community guests, TheDrunkenMerchant and GonzoLewd, to talk about the 2nd Revival Club game of the year, Final Fantasy XII! While the series has a long and storied history, this entry is often overlooked or excluded during discussions about the series despite being chock full of inspired (but flawed) ideas and being heavily influenced by the growing popularity of MMOs in the early 2000's. There is even some discussion about what influences, if any, this game might have on the upcoming release of Final Fantasy XVI.

4Player Podcast #680 - The Blue Room Show (Resident Evil Village, The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap, and More!)

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Resident Evil has long been a celebrated franchise here at 4Player in one way or another so this week, we spend a considerable amount of time discussing our thoughts on Resident Evil Village. On top of that, we challenge ourselves to avoid mentioning previous games in the franchise with varying degrees of success. Nolan continued his journey into Zelda's celebrated past by playing The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap for the first time and in the second segment, we revisit some of our favorite in-store demos from our youth and answer some fun hypotheticals courtesy of our Patreon and Twitch supporter questions.

4Player Podcast #679 - The Sushi Boat Show (Returnal, Yakuza 7, It Takes Two, and More!)

Mon, 10 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On Brad's birthday episode, we talk about our time with Returnal; a fun and demanding Rogue-Like that just might be one of the biggest arguments for going in on a PS5 this early. Chris Davis "prepared a statement" about Yakuza 7 and Nolan delivers his final thoughts on It Takes Two now that he and Bernadette finished it. We also pour one out for the talent that is departing Giant Bomb this week and in the news, we skim the surface of the big Epic vs. Apple lawsuit.

4Player Podcast #678 - The Balan Book Report Show (Balan Wonderworld, Nier Replicant, Tenderfoot Tactics, and More!)

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

David returns this week to talk about his more recent (misunderstood) obsession, Balan Wonderworld. Nick talks the new remake of Nier Replicant and Brad introduces a cool new indie-tactics game called Tenderfoot Tactics. Of course, Brad gushes over the new Monster Hunter Rise 2.0 update and we briefly revisit Resident Evil Village to about the new Castle demo that dropped this week.

4Player Podcast #677 - The "Pro-Gamer" Show (Resident Evil Village (Demo), Before Your Eyes, Big Sony Rumors, and More!)

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000

After week-off to hunt monsters together, we have a ton to catch up on! The first big demo for Resident Evil Village has dropped and resulted in some mixed feelings within the group. Brad played a really creative indie game called 'Before Your Eyes' which you control by blinking and Nolan has been enjoying more time with the shockingly long 'It Takes Two!' In the community segment, we answer questions and tackle the big rumors regarding Sony, Days Gone 2, and a remake of The Last of Us!

For more information regarding the 'Days Gone' Anniversary Stream, please visit 4PlayerNetwork.com!

4Player Podcast #676 - Apologies to Donald Glover (Outriders, Narita Boy, It Takes Two, and More!)

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This week, we unintentionally butcher Donald Glover's name. Ed joins the fray with his first appearance since getting his hands on a Playstation 5. He shares some thoughts on the first few launch titles he played and then talks at length about his time with Outriders; a game that has become a major topic of conversation lately. Nick talks Narita Boy, Nolan is split on It Takes Two for an unexpected reason, and Chris Davis has prepared a statement... about Days Gone. We also talk a little more about Monster Hunter Rise and tackle some big news in the community questions segment thanks to a big announcement concerning E3.

4Player Podcast #675 - Better than Star Wars (Monster Hunter Rise, Mundaun, Final Fantasy XIV, and More!)

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This week marks what might be the first major release of the year, 'Monster Hunter Rise.' While we take our first deep dive into this follow-up to Monster Hunter World, that conversation is almost overshadowed by an unexpected analysis of Nick's Letterbox history... Brad and Krispy delivery another Final Fantasy XIV update (including Heavensward) and Nick once again emphasizes the quality of indie-horror gem, Mundaun, which he finished since last week. We also take a brief detour to remember the Xbox 360 launch title, King Kong.

4Player Podcast #674 - Ponyo Licks the Blood (Bravely Default 2, Mundaun, Mary Skelter 2, and More!)

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Get ready for another journey of discovery. David joins us this week to talk about Mary Skelter 2; another grid-based dungeon crawler about "blood maidens" who... lick things? Brad is enjoying Bravely Default 2 despite the fact that he's about to drop it like a bad habit for Monster Hunter Rise. Nolan gives another Valheim update and Nick is loving Mundaun; an indie folk-horror game that was made in either Sweden or Switzerland (he cannot remember).

4Player Podcast #673 - The Lowered Expectations Show (Lust from Beyond, Monster Hunter Iceborne, Chasing Static, and More!)

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In an interesting turn of events, Nick is playing through Lust from Beyond; an adults-only game that feels like a strange combination of Amnesia and Eyes Wide Shut. Krispy has uncovered the full potential of Monster Hunter World and has found himself obsessing over the new found depths while playing the Iceborne expansion. Nick also discusses the new demo for an exciting new indie horror game with a lo-fi style called Chasing Static. Of course, we also delve into community questions and answer the age-old question of: Which is worse, undivided public urinals or the dreaded trough...

4Player Podcast #672 - The "Wet Ass Plessie" Show (Valheim, Bowser's Fury, Final Fantasy 14, and more!)

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Do you like intense debates about the quality of the Final Fantasy XIV? Do you like hearing Nolan school the group on the proper way to thrive in open-world survival games? Do you like Nick's blatant disregard for important video game history? Well boy do I have a podcast for you! Brad and Krispy take a deep dive into the world's most popular MMO. While the group "played" Valheim last week, Nolan is building castles and raising wolves now so.... Oh yeah, Nick 100-percented Bowser's Fury and considers it one of his favorite 3D Mario games and he skipped the original Half Life in favor of the fan-made remake, Black Mesa!

4Player Podcast #671 - The Fade to Black Show (Little Nightmares II, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Project Triangle Strategy, and More!)

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

After an act of god forced us to skip the show last week, we play catch-up this week. David joins the fray again to talk with Brad about Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Nick and Brad share differing opinions on Little Nightmares II, and Brad speaks to why he is cautiously optimistic for Project Triangle Strategy after playing the demo. On top of all that, there has been an abundance of news worth discussing including the cancellation of Anthem and the future of Konami IP.

Revival Club - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the Revival Club, Nick is joined by Castlevania super-fan, Brad Simons, and community guest, Ferakin, to dig into what makes Symphony of the Night such a classic. We examine it's wealth of secrets and discuss how its rough edges and imperfections actually make it even better. Brad also conveniently reminds us that this episode started as a Double Feature so we also talk some about Rondo of Blood, the impact it had on the series, and how it paved the way for Symphony of the Night.

4Player Podcast #670 - Have you Heard of Slay the Spire? (Steam Game Festival Extravaganza)

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This week, we forgo our usual itinerary in favor of breaking down a bunch of game demos from the recent Steam Games Festival. Brad shows up with an unexpected theme (Have you heard of Slay the Spire?) and Chris Davis played a Star Fox clone about Cats (Whisker Squadron)... Despite his best efforts, Nick was unable to avoid the cliche of liking f***ed up s*** and played 'Lust from Beyond' -- a Survival Horror game about infiltrating a demonic sex cult. Of course, this is just a small taste. We talked about a bunch of games, many of which you should keep on your radar in the coming year(s).

4Player Podcast #669 - The NICE Show (The Medium, Loop Hero, Monster Hunter Stories, and More!)

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

We're off to the races. Nick discusses his mixed feelings on the next big game from Bloober Team, The Medium; a game that has been oddly positioned as one of the year's big Microsoft exclusives. Nolan and Brad talk about their time with the demo for a cool new Rogue-like called Loop Hero. Of course, with a new Monster Hunter game on the horizon, Brad went back to try Monster Hunter Stories in an attempt to quench his unquenchable thirst for more Monster Hunter. Oh yeah... KoToR might be coming back.

4Player Podcast #668 - The Blood Pressure Show (Hitman 3, Monster Hunter Rise, Resident Evil Village, and More!)

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

As the new year starts to kick into gear, David joins us to talk about Hitman 3; a game that continues to deliver unparalleled freedom to the player for better or worse. We also delve into two major demos from Capcom that hit in the past week. Monster Hunter Rise delivers a fun and meaty demo that fails to consider series newbies while Resident Evil Village teases atmosphere and little else.

4Player Podcast #667 - The 2020 Awards Show (Part 5)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

The past year has been anything but normal but we press on as usual with our annual awards show. Unlike in years past, we are eliminating runner-ups and honorable mentions in favor of a coordinated effort that eliminates any overlap between our choices. That means more games are honored in each category! In part 5, we discuss the following categories:

Biggest Surprise
Biggest Disappointment
The Asterisk Award
Biggest Regret
The Number 11 Award

This episode includes a short sample from Nick's favorite soundtrack of the year: The Last of Us: Part II

4Player Podcast #667 - The 2020 Awards Show (Part 4)

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Best Ensemble Cast
Best New Character
Best Enemy Design
Best Boss Fight
Best Moment

This episode includes a short sample from Ed's favorite soundtrack of the year: Ghost of Tsushima

4Player Podcast #667 - The 2020 Awards Show (Part 3)

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Best Debut
Best Looking Game
Best World / Level Design
Best Storytelling

This episode includes a short sample from Krispy's favorite soundtrack of the year: Kentucky Route Zero

4Player Podcast #667 - 2020 Awards Show (Part 2)

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Best Multiplayer Experience
Best Comfort Food
Most Out of our Comfort Zone
Best Game Nobody Played

This episode includes a short sample from Nolan's favorite soundtrack of the year: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

4Player Podcast #667 - 2020 Awards Show (Part 1)

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Best New Gameplay Experience
Best Sequel
Best Game Feel
Most Addictive

This episode includes a short sample from Brad's favorite soundtrack of the year: Creaks

Part 2 will be available on Tuesday, January 19th.

4Player Podcast #666 - This is not Hentai (Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Back 4 Blood, Hitman, and More!)

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

What could be more fitting than inviting utter chaos on our 666th episode (HAIL SATAN) of the show? David joins us this week and brings the crew count up to 6! We dive deep into Immortals: Fenyx Rising to talk about why it's not as great as Breath of the Wild and why that doesn't really matter. Nolan and Chris Davis share their experience with the Back 4 Blood Alpha which brings Left 4 Dead back into relevancy in 2021. Nick talks about his introduction to modern Hitman and why he now feels more optimistic about IO Interactive making a James Bond game.

Disclaimer - I hope it goes without saying but... we do not worship Satan.

4Player Podcast #665 - The Comprehensive 2021 Preview Show

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

It's finally here. The end of 2020. It's been a wreck of a year for the most part despite being quite good for the world of video games. But what better way to put it behind us than to look to the future. Working closely with out community in Discord, we put together a comprehensive list of games slated for release in 2021 (and beyond) that you might want to keep an eye on. In fact, the list is over 140 games long! However, we each kick things off with our personal Top 3!

4Player Podcast #664 - The Dum Dum Show (Cyberpunk 2077, Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Tell Me Why, and More)

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

2020 May be almost over but it's still willing to claim one more victim. Cyberpunk 2077 has unfortunately had a somewhat... disastrous launch (the game was pulled from digital storefronts just moments before this recording). Despite all that, we have sunk up to 30 hours into a game that is, for all intents and purposes, incomplete. Nick recommends Tell Me Why from the creators of Life is Strange and Brad has found a lot to enjoy in Ubisoft's Immortals: Fenyx Rising.

Disclaimer: Due to an unforseen audio hiccup, the audio in the 1st segment may not sound as clean. Chris Davis's audio is garbled at the very beginning and a tad uneven due to some post production edits that needed to be made. Additionally, we ended up having to rip the audio from Twitch for the 1st segment so some of the Subscriber notification sounds may have found there way into the audio. We apologize for the dip in quality this week.

4Player Podcast #663 - The Sriracha Mayo Show (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Zanki Zero, and More!)

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

4Player OG David returns to the hot seat this week and with him comes his unique brand of chaos... and impressions of a bizarre but intriguing game called 'Zanki Zero.' Nick and Nolan take a deeper dive into Assassin's Creed Valhalla to try and pinpont what makes this game more enjoyable than it's predecessors. Brad expounds upon why Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity might be worth your time and Chris Davis goes full Chris Davis on Project Wingman (a love letter to Ace Combat). Viewer questions also goes to some truly unexpected places. You have been warned.

4Player Podcast #662 - Talkin' bout Bugsnax (Spider-Man Miles Morales, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, The Pathless, and More!)

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000

This week's episode is jam packed full of new games to talk about; It's an absolute Playstation 5 bonanza! Now that the system has been out for a week, we take a closer look at Bugsnax (obviously), Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Spider-Man Miles Morales. Nick and Nolan share their EARLY impressions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla which is clearly going to be another divisive monster of a game. Nolan surprises with The Pathless and Chris Davis is already almost through the remake of Demon's Souls. We also discuss the exciting news that IO Interactive is making a James Bond game and a BIG leak from Capcom.

4Player Podcast #661 - The Curious Case of Carlos (Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Visage, First PS5 Impressions, and More!)

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Even amidst the mess that is 2020, there are glimmers of hope. The next generation of console gaming has started and we have our first hands-on impressions of the Playstation 5. Nolan talks about his time with Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Nick shares tales of his time with Visage; a game that both terrifies and captivates. Furthermore, Krispy and Nick take a deeper dive into Ghost of Tsushima Legends now that it has been out for a few weeks.

4Player Podcast #660 - The 'Dogs Always Live' Show (Little Hope, Watch Dogs Legion, Phasmophobia, and more!)

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000

After taking a week off of podcasting to play Phasmophobia together, we finally have a chance to talk at length about what makes the game such a hit. Brad and Nick talk about the latest entry in The Dark Pictures anthology, Little Hope, and Nolan surprises us with an inspired indie survival game with adorable husky dogs called The Red Lantern. Nick also delivers his impressions of Watch Dogs Legion which doesn't revolutionize the genre but certainly takes a stab at some interesting mechanical ideas.

4Player Podcast #659 - The Gacha Show (Genshin Impact, Amnesia Rebirth, Ghost of Tsushima Legends, and More!)

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Try as we might, we couldn't resist the pull of Genshin Impact. We take our first look at this Gacha sensation to see how it really compares to (and differentiates itself from) Breath of the Wild. Kris gives us his thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima Legends, the new muiltiplayer update that launched this week, and Nick discusses the scare tactics of Amnesia Rebirth.

Revival Club - Bully

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

In this (long overdue) episode of the Revival Club, we dig into the underdog of Rockstar's catalog: Bully. Released in 2006, this game established a cult following over the years thanks to it's charm, humor, and departure from Rockstar's standard M-rated subject matter. Together, with two community guests (Finding 404 & MrGreenTos), we discuss what makes this game special and why it remains one of Rockstar's biggest IPs this side of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption.

4Player Podcast #658 - The Short Bone Show (Crash Bandicoot 4, Mortal Shell, Playstation 5 UX Reveal, and More!)

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

With new hardware just a few weeks away, Sony has finally pulled back the curtain on it's new Playstation 5 UX (User Experience). We extract what we can from the virtual tour but there are still many questions left unanswered. In impressions, Brad talks about his time with 'Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time' and Ed introduces 'Wildfire,' a game that harkens back to 'Mark of the Ninja.' Nick also discusses his new found love of 'Mortal Shell,' the latest (and perhaps truest) love-letter to the original Dark Souls on the market.

4Player Podcast #657 - The Evil Empire Show (Star Wars Squadrons, Hades, Lost in Vivo, and More)

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

We never would have guessed that EA would manage to crank out not one, but TWO impressive Star Wars games in a row. Krispy returns to the fold this week to talk about 'Star Wars Squadrons' and how it has managed to surprise and delight against the odds. The group also dives even deeper into 'Hades', Nick highlights 'Lost in Vivo' courtesy of Carlos' recommendation, and Chris Davis revisits '13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim' now that he has sunk a considerable amount of time into it. In the 2nd segment, it's been a slow news week so we use that extra air time to catch up on supporter questions.

4Player Podcast #656 - The Preferred Apocalypse Show (Spelunky 2, Mafia DE, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, and More!)

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

October has arrived but before we dive into a slew of horror games, we take a closer look at 3 recent releases spanning 3 very different genres. Brad gives us his initial impressions of a visual novel and the latest game from Vanillaware, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Nolan finally has his hands on Spelunky 2 and Nick played through Mafia: Definitive Edition, a ground-up remake of the original. We discuss the sudden announcement of Luna, Amazon's new Stadia competitor and we have some fun trying to decide which fictional post-apocalypse we would prefer to be stuck in.

4Player Podcast #655 - The 'Get Gud at Mario' Show (Super Mario 3D All Stars, Hades, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and More!)

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Nearly 20 years later, Super Mario Sunshine has returned as part of the Super Mario 3D All Stars Collection to remind us that the famous plumber has a dark side. Luckily, Ed joins us this week to ensure us that Super Mario Galaxy is still a delight and to gush over Hades, the latest game from Supergiant, with Brad. But despite all that, Brad assures the group that the best platformer on the market right now is the remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2. Oh... and Microsoft bought Zenimax for $7.5 Billion! We hash out what that means for the industry and for big franchises like Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

4Player Podcast #654 - The Pre-Order Panic Show (Next Gen Launch Details, Among Us, Spellbreak, and More!)

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000

With only two months remaining until the launch of next-gen hardware, we take a deep dive into the launch strategies and lineups for both Microsoft and Sony. Of course, with that comes the unexpected chaos that unfolded around the pre-orders of the Playstation 5. We each bring a game to the table this week as well including our first look at Among Us, Spellbreak, and Terminator: Resistance. Nick chimes in on Paper Mario: The Origami King and Brad brings an indie gem called There is No Game: Wrong Dimension.

4Player Podcast #653 - The Hypothetical Mime Show (Fall Guys, Wasteland 3, Warner Bros Announcements, and More!)

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000

With Y2K Month at an end, we finally have a chance to talk about some of the big games and announcements that took place in August. Nolan gives us the rundown on Fall Guys, Brad pimps Wasteland 3, and we take a closer look at an exciting indie title called Undermine! In the news, we share our thoughts on the Suicide Squad and Gotham Knights news plus the big announcements from Nintendo on Mario's 35th anniversary!

4Player Podcast #652 - The Tactical High Heels Show (Valkyrie Profile, Parasite Eve 2, Star Trek Voyager Elite Force, and More!)

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0000

It may be the end of Y2K Month but we still have a ton of nostalgia lined up. In our final episode of the month devoted to the games of the year 2000, we all find something to be excited about. Between the five of us, we revisit The Misadventures of Tron Bonne, Parasite Eve 2, Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force, Dino Crisis 2, and more! Brad even found a new passion for Valkyrie Profile and a new found appreciation for The Legend of Dragoon!

4Player Podcast #651 - The Year 2000 Show (Deus Ex, Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, Shenmue, and More!)

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0000

With very little in the way of new releases to focus on in August, we have turned our eyes to the games that came out in the year 2000! All month long, we are playing and discussing nothing but games celebrating their 20th anniversary in the year of our lord, 2020. On this episode, we gush over Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, the original Deus Ex, and Perfect Dark! Brad hate-plays Shenmue and visits a classic entry in the Tales series, Tales of Eternia! There's also a healthy dose of Paper Mario in there for good measure.

4Player Podcast #650 - The Last of Us: Part II Spoilercast

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:11:06 +0000

After weeks of intense discourse and controversy surrounding the release of 'The Last of Us: Part II,' the time has finally come for us to dive deep into spoiler-territory. We dedicated this entire episode to dissecting the biggest game of the year. There is a ton to discuss and we do our best to cover it all. We bridge the gap between both games and deliver our personal insights into the themes, characters, and events that make this game so impactful.

4Player Podcast #649 - The Path of the Blade (Ghost of Tsushima, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Xbox Games Showcase, and More!)

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000

It is rare that all 5 of us both play and enjoy a game on this podcast but that is exactly what happened with Ghost of Tsushima. The discussion that ensues is chaotic and unpredictable, but enthusiastic! Nolan and Brad are a bit torn however after their first few hours with Paper Mario: The Origami King. In the 2nd segment, we deliver our reactions to the big Xbox Games Showcase which included the first reveal of Halo Infinite gameplay and the return of Fable!

Revival Club - Sleeping Dogs

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Nick is joined by three lovely 4Player community members, Skud, Steve, and ChaiThai, to discuss our time spent playing 'Sleeping Dogs!' Released in 2012 by Square-Enix and United Front Games, the project weathered a troubled development cycle and still managed to delivery a memorable open-world action experience at a time when Rockstar dominated with Grand Theft Auto. It draws inspiration from Hong Kong action cinema to tell a story of an undercover police officer who is trying to infiltrate the criminal underbelly of Hong Kong.

4Player Podcast #648 - Destiny with Fart Jokes (Gears Tactics, Desperados 3, Supraland Crash, and More!)

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000

There is a lot to love on the PC this year and in this episode we dive into 3 of them! Chris Davis played through Gears Tactics and praises it for it's approach even if it is not the most complex tactics game. Brad is loving his time with Supraland Crash, the big story expansion to the first game, and Nick is addicted to the punishing (but brilliant) Desperados 3. In the news, we talk about our hopes for the future of Fable and Perfect Dark; this amounts to: "everything should just be Breath of the Wild!"

4Player Podcast #647 - Let's NOT Spoil The Last of Us: Part 2

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000

One of the biggest releases of the year is finally upon us! The highly anticipated 'The Last of Us: Part 2' is out in the wild and more than half of the group this week has already plowed through the game's surprisingly beefy campaign! Have no fear though, our discussion this week avoids spoilers by focusing almost exclusively on mechanics and design! (Expect an actual spoilercast in the coming weeks) In the 2nd segment, we discuss some rather disappointing news involving an industry veteran and some telling new domain names that shine a light on what is coming from Rocksteady and WB Montreal!

4Player Podcast #646 - The Mayonnaise Show (Desperados III, The Walking Dead VR, Gloomwood, and More!)

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000

It's been a few weeks since our last "regular" show so we have a lot of ground to cover! Chris and Nick crack open the newly released 'Desperados III' and Nick finally started up 'The Walking Dead: Saint's and Sinners' in VR! Thanks to the wave of faux-E3 demos flooding the market, we do our best to highlight a few standout titles like 'Gloomwood' and 'In Sound Mind'. There's also an awfully disturbing hypothetical involving Mayonnaise that you won't want to miss.

Revival Club - Okami

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Joining me on this episode of the Revival Club podcast is 4Player Alumni, David Liao, and community guest, KentonFTW! We took a deep dive into Okami to talk about its legacy, its influences, and even it's potential future as a franchise. There was a LOT to unpack with this game but the discussions in Discord over the past month made it easy to ensure we covered all of the bases.

4Player Podcast #645 - The Dual Spoilercast Show (Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Half Life: Alyx + PS5 Reveal Reactions)

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000

We return to the fold this week with a special episode featuring 3 distinct segments! First up, Sony finally revealed the Playstation 5 along with a lineup of new games so we run down the list and give our thoughts. In the 2nd segment, David joins the group to have a SPOILER-FILLED discussion about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake - What happened and what does it all mean?! Finally, we wrap up the show with our SPOILER-FILLED look at Half Life: Alyx which, to everyone's surprise, finally addressed the decade long cliffhanger of Half Life 2!

As mentioned at the start of the show, we encourage everyone to take advantage of the awesome Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality which supports a very important cause AND scores you upwards of 1600 games for as little as $5! Bundle expires on June 15th!

4Player Podcast #644 - The Shark Pun Show (Maneater, Monster Train, Deep Rock Galactic, and More!)

Sun, 31 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Chris Davis's beloved Shark game, Maneater, is finally here! While some of us try to avoid shark puns, others aim to do the exact opposite. Brad successfully peddles Monster Train like it's a drug and Nolan vents his frustrations with trying to learn the flow of Civilization 6. Brad and Krispy also talk about their recent foray into Deep Rock Galactic with the community and Krispy shares his new found love of Final Fantasy XIV (a game that Brad then accuses him of peddling like a drug).

4Player Podcast #643 - The Memory Card Lane Show (Mafia 2, Iron Man VR, Silent Hill Rumors, and More!)

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Thanks to the announcement of the surprise remake, Nick dives head-first into the Mafia trilogy starting with the new "Definitive Edition" of Mafia 2. Additionally, Brad and Nolan soared through the skies in the demo for Iron Man VR and Brad tried out an exciting (and educational) mode in Assassin's Creed Origins. In the news, we discuss the rumors swirling about the return of Silent Hill.

4Player Podcast #642 - The Only Fans Show (Pathologic 2, Lies Beneath, Ghost of Tsushima Reactions, and More!)

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000

What a week for video games! We delve into all the surprises from this week including the 18-minute gameplay demonstration of Ghost of Tsushima, the reveal of Unreal Engine 5, and the stealth announcement of Paper Mario: The Origami King! Nolan delivers his early impressions of The Wonderful 101 remaster, Nick shares his thoughts on Pathologic 2 and VR horror "gemmy," Lies Beneath, and Ed brings Iron Danger to the table.

4Player Podcast #641 - The Soccer Wars Show (Streets of Rage 4, Inside XBOX Reactions, and More!)

Sun, 10 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Community extraordinaire, ChaiThai joins the fray in the first segment this week to talk about Streets of Rage 4; a game that has made a big splash in the past week. Nick went back and played some Assassin's Creed Syndicate DLC and we revisit some of the usual suspects including Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Animal Crossing, and XCOM Chimera Squad. In the 2nd segment though, the group reacts to the hyped Inside XBOX event which was supposed to give us our first glimpse of next generation gameplay.

4Player Podcast #640 - The Graphics Whore Show (XCOM: Chimera Squad, Horizon's Gate, Dusk, and More!)

Sun, 03 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The group cracks open XCOM: Chimera Squad, a game that manages to be both affordable and a worthy follow-up to XCOM 2. Brad loses himself while talking about a big 2020 "gemmy" called Horizon's Gate and Nick revisits Dusk with pleasing results. In the news, Ubisoft finally unveiled Assassin's Creed: Valhalla and Sony announced the new release schedule for The Last of Us 2 AND Ghost of Tsushima.

4Player Podcast #639 - The Truffle Pig Show (Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Half Life Alyx, and More)

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Courtesy of Nolan (what are friends for?), Brad finally got his hands on a PC VR headset so we finally get a chance to hear his impressions of Half Life: Alyx! We dive a little deeper into the Final Fantasy 7 Remake and discuss Elijah Wood's current abuse of power in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Patron questions are answered and our supporter spotlight shines a light on the popularity of the Football Manager series.

4Player Podcast #638 - The 4Player Remake Show (Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Disaster Report 4, Animal Crossing, and More!)

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000

After years of hype and anticipation (and perhaps some healthy skepticism), the Final Fantasy VII Remake (Part 1) is in our hands! The group gives their initial impressions which are leaning in a surprising direction! Nick finally played The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine, Brad got weird in Distaster Report 4, and Nolan seems like he's quite taken by Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Also, the return of the Supporter Spotlight!

4Player Podcast #637 - The Cat Herding Show (Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil 8 Rumors, DualSense PS5 Controller, and More!)

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Despite Nick's best efforts to lead the group this week, he fails in spectacular fashion because David has returned to talk about the release of Resident Evil 3 and the future of the franchise! From there, Sony's new DualSense PS5 controller reveal is discussed, Resident Evil 8 rumors are abound, and a bevy of questions from our supporters are answered! Oh and let's not forget the countless number of tangents.

4Player Podcast #636 - The EGGcellent Show (Mount and Blade II, Lightmatter, Half Life Alyx, and More)

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Ed joins us this week from the walls of his own self-isolation to talk about Lightmatters and the other games that have kept him busy since we last spoke. Brad regales us with talk of Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord. Nolan has moved on from Peaches to Eggs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and we share our continued impressions of Half Life Alyx now that several of us have finished the game. The news is dominated by exciting rumors of a new Super Mario All Stars collection AND the unfortunate delay of The Last of Us: Part 2.

4Player Podcast #635 - The "Struggle Meals" Show (DOOM Eternal, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Half Life Alyx, and More!)

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The world may be in turmoil right now but at least there are plenty of exciting games to keep us preoccupied. The group has been ripping and tearing through DOOM Eternal which has proven to be both fun and somewhat overwhelming. Nolan has discovered his hatred of peaches thanks to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Krispy gives us a detailed breakdown of what makes Call of Duty: Warzone one of the best Battle Royale's on the market. And of course, it's been YEARS but Half Life: Alyx has finally brought the dormant franchise back to life... and it's amazing.

4Player Podcast #634 - The Social Distancing Show (Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Nioh 2, Trials of Mana, and More!)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0000

With the Coronavirus taking a toll on the world at large, we have taken the precautionary steps of switching to remote recordings for the foreseeable future. We won't let it keep us down though! We have plenty to talk about thanks to Ori and the Will of the Wisps , the recent release of Nioh 2, the Trials of Mana demo, and the reveal of the PS5 technical specs!

It may take a few weeks to get the audio right where we want it but if you have any feedback about the live stream or the quality of the audio, please let us know. Stay safe out there folks!

4Player Podcast #633 - Midgar Sucks! (Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and More!)

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The world is living in fear thanks to the Corona Virus which makes video games seem really damn unimportant. BUT we're going to talk about them anyways! The demo for Final Fantasy 7 Remake doesn't do a lot convince us of it's impending success but Ori and the Will of the Wisps wears it's Hollow Knight inspiration on it's sleeve and that's fine by us! Nick pleads with you to finish Telltale's The Walking Dead, Nolan played Legend of Bumbo, and Brad tried Murder by Numbers! Oh yeah... and E3 is f***ing cancelled!

4Player Podcast #632 - The High Fantasy Show (Baldurs Gate 3, World of Horror, Kentucky Route Zero, and More!)

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

The Baldur's Gate 3 hype train has officially left the station. We analyze the promising new gameplay footage from PAX East and spend a bizarre amount of time "arguing" about whether Nick actually likes "high-fantasy." Platinum unveiled two more announcements and cause varying degrees of excitement. We also answer patreon questions and rattle off a bunch of quick impressions including A World of Horror, Overwatch, and Kentucky Route Zero!

4Player Podcast #631 - The Intense Dreams Show (Dreams, Asgards Wrath, Journey to the Savage Planet, and More!)

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Dreams is finally out in the wild; Sony and Media Molecule's ambitious follow-up to Little Big Planet faces challenges ahead but they are overshadowed by vast potential. Brad and Krispy tackle this beast and do their best to cover all the bases. Nick discusses his very early impressions of the massive VR RPG, Asgard's Wrath and gives his final thoughts on Journey to the Savage Planet. Per usual, supporter questions leads down to some... interesting places.

4Player Podcast #630 - The Cold Brew Show (Ring Fit Adventure, Wonderful 101 Kickstarter, Final Fantasy VII, and More!)

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

What a week! It's Nolan's birthday for starters but he also comes bearing impressions of Final Fantasy 7 which he is replaying in preparation for the upcoming remake. Nick is still swooning over Stormland in VR and Brad is getting swole thanks to Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure. While most of the news is bad this week, Platinum saves the day thanks to it's wildly successful kickstarter of The Wonderful 101 port!

Revival Club 03 - Dragon's Dogma

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

For the past few months, the 4Player Revival Club has been plugging away at the beloved Capcom RPG, Dragon's Dogma. Released back in 2012, this game has built quite the devoted following in the years since it's release. On this episode, Nick is joined by Nolan and community guest TheGreenGoddamn, to discuss the game and respond to comments/questions from the community.

In February/March 2020, the club will be playing Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: Sith Lords; To participate, please visit us at Patreon.com/4Player.

4Player Podcast #629 - The Rusty Show (Journey to the Savage Planet, Manifold Garden, Stormland, and More!)

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:57:06 +0000

Behold! The first normal show of the new decade and we bring in the year in as if we completely forgot how to podcast! We may not have any idea what we are doing but we do have a lot of video games to talk about. Nick talks about the opening hours of Journey to the Savage Planet and gushes over his time with Stormland on the Oculus Rift. Krispy gives an impressive overview of Manifold Garden and Nolan shares his thoughts now that he FINALLY played through Half Life 2!

4Player Podcast #628 - The 2019 Awards Show (Part 2) + Games of the Decade

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

It's time to put a nice bow on both 2019 and the 2010s! In part 2 of our 2019 Awards Show, we cover 6 more categories dedicated to the last year in gaming and then 6 awards dedicated to the last decade as a whole. In this episode, we cover the following categories:

Best Video Game Moment
Best Narrative
Best New Character
Biggest Regret
The Asterisk Award
Number 11
Best Narrative of the Decade
Favorite Character of the Decade
Most Underrated of the Decade
Best Hidden Gem of the Decade
Honorable Mentions of the Decade
Best Game of the Decade

4Player Podcast #627 - The 2019 Awards Show (Part 1)

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Awards season officially begins here at 4Player. This week, we kick off our annual awards show by discussing our personal choices in 12 exciting categories such as best world design, best new gameplay experience, best debut, and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 where the 2nd segment will be devoted to our Games of the Decade awards and discussion! This week's awards:

Best World / Level Design
Best New Gameplay Experience
Best New Enemy/Boss
Best Multiplayer/Co-op Experience
Best Comfort Food
Most Out of Comfort Zone
Best Debut
Best Game Nobody Played
Best Looking
Biggest Surprise
Biggest Disappointment
Best Character Relationship

4Player Podcast #626 - The Mature Adults Show (The Long Dark, SaGa: Scarlet Grace, Black Mesa, and More!)

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

We're back for our first old-fashioned podcast of the new decade and we kick off the show with a surprise return to talk about Control! Nick is deep into The Long Dark, Krispy was inspired to jump into Resident Evil 2 Remake following our recent Project M, and Chris Davis is ready to die on the hill for Black Mesa! Brad, inspired by praise on ResetEra, tried SaGa: Scarlet Grace; an inspired but strange new JRPG that hit in late 2019. Also, (really good) inappropriate jokes are made and we're so sorry...

4Player Podcast #625 - The 2020 Preview Show

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Another new year. Another mass of new games to sort through! In our very first episode of the new decade, we run through a comprehensive (and community-built) list of games scheduled or expected to release in 2020! This includes everything from the hypest AAA productions like Cyberpunk 2077 to smaller creative ideas like 12 Minutes! We cover almost 150 games so get ready to take some notes!

4Player Podcast #624 - Inch by Christmas Inch (Resident Evil 4, Star Wars, Xbox Series X, and More!)

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0000

We return for our first show in 3 weeks and we come bearing gifts! With Project M in our rear view mirror, we take this opportunity to revisit Resident Evil 4, a game that has aged beautifully. Chris shows some love for Mechwarrior 5 and the group talks through some of the finer points related to Supraland and Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. We also cover the Xbox Series X, Resident Evil 3 remake, and read passages from a... lewd Christmas Gift.

Project M is Happening Now!

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000

We just wanted to let you our subscribers know that we are live RIGHT NOW on 4pp.tv for our 3rd ever Project M event! We are racing through Resident Evil 4 and raising money to benefit the Trevor Project. For more information, listen to this short message!

4Player Podcast #623 - The Buck Stops Here (Half Life: Alyx, Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Death Stranding, and More!)

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and we have a lot of gaming to be thankful for. Death Stranding continues to inspire plenty of discussion and Brad came prepared with 4 new indie games to recommend. In the news, Valve finally did the unthinkable and announced Half Life: Alyx for Steam VR headsets; news that is both extremely exciting AND cost prohibitive. We also deliver our thoughts on the new Game Award nominees and answer some questions from our patrons (for whom we are also thankful)!

4Player Podcast #622 - The Wetsuit Wee Show (Jedi Fallen Order, Death Stranding, Superliminal, and More!)

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000

This week Death Stranding continues to impress and perplex us. But perhaps more importantly, Respawn's long awaited Star Wars game, Jedi Fallen Order has arrived. Despite a seemingly long list of annoyances and complaints, the game still manages to deliver a worthwhile experience. Brad talks about a unique and mind-bending puzzler called Superliminal and tells the group about his time with the beautifully bizarre Yakuza 7 demo! Oh yeah, there's a new Half Life game coming... and it's not what you think.

Revival Club - F.E.A.R.

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000

The original F.E.A.R. from Monolith Productions is a genre-bending First-Person-Shooter / Horror game that released in 2005. Despite it's age, it may still be one of the best and most modern feeling FPS games available. On this episode of the Revival Club, Nick is joined by elusive podcaster, Carlos, and special community guest, SelfTorment, to talk about the game and how it has managed to remain a benchmark for the genre for so long.

4Player Podcast #621 - 30 Years Later (Death Stranding, MO Astray, Love Sam, and More!)

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000

It is November in the year of our lord 2019 and Hideo Kojima has just unleashed upon the world his outlandish new game, Death Stranding. There is a ton to unpack but we do our best to DELIVER our thoughts and reactions to the first 15-20 hours of the game. That's not all though; Brad played through Love, Sam, speaks highly of MO Astray, and Nick continues to praise Luigi's Mansion 3 for it's impeccable design. In other news, we still find a way to make the new Sonic movie redesign into something absolutely horrifying.

4Player Podcast #620 - The Gooigi Inside Show (Luigi's Mansion 3, The Beast Inside, Disco Elysium, and More!)

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000

This week is packed full of impressions thanks to new releases like Luigi's Mansion 3, The Beast Inside, and the PC release of Red Dead Redemption 2. We continue to shower praise on Disco Elysium which has managed to pull in Krispy and Nick since Brad gushed about it last week! We revisit The Outer Worlds and talk about the news coming out of Blizzcon; including Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4.

4Player Podcast #619 - The Class Warfare Show (The Outer Worlds, Modern Warfare, Disco Elysium, and More!)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000

In true Halloween spirit, Krispy showed up in full costume to talk about The Outer Worlds! Brad convinces most of us to play Disco Elysium which may end up being a serious Game of the Year contender for some of us. Things get topical when Chris Davis and Nick discuss Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Brad ensures he will never be welcome in China when he talks about Devotion, an awesome little horror game that was pulled from stores worldwide by the Chinese government...

4Player Podcast #618 - The Clown Apocalypse Show (Anodyne 2, Indivisible, Project M, and More!)

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000

It's a strange week for impressions. Brad tried out Anodyne 2 which is weird in the literal sense but Nick, despite his options, played through the campaign of Call of Duty: World War II. Nolan gives an update on Indivisible and Nick shares his VERY early impressions of The Surge 2. In the 2nd segment, the team deliberates games to be featured in our upcoming Project M and settles on a short list of games.

4Player Podcast #617 - Tearin' Up Some Feet (Indivisible, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Apple Arcade, and More!)

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Brad continues to suffer from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne addiction and Nolan makes his triumphant return from Canada with impressions of Indivisible! Nick delivers his final thoughts on Link's Awakening and showers praise on the original F.E.A.R. which is our current Revival Club focus. Brad also gives us a tour of all the games he's been playing on Apple Arcade including Grindstone and What the Golf? There is also plenty to say about Blizzard's latest controversy and Sony's new PS5 details!

4Player Podcast #616 - The Bad Teacher Show (Blasphemous, Borderlands 3, Link's Awakening, and More!)

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Ed joins us on the couch this week to talk about Blasphemous and give us his final thoughts on big 2019 games like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Supraland! Nick talks about his experience co-oping Borderlands 3 and the group dives a little deeper into the whimsy new remake of Link's Awakening! We also give updates on our recent Patreon milestone and get into the Halloween spirit with some horror movie / game recommendations!

4Player Podcast #615 - The Bubblegut Show (Gears 5, Link's Awakening, The Last of Us 2 News, and More!)

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

After an unexpected week off, the games and news have been piling up so we do our best to play catch up! Chris Davis joins us at the start of the show to talk Gears 5 with Nick plus the delightful new Untitled Goose Game! The group hashes out there first impressions of the Link's Awakening remake and revisits Astral Chain and Greedfall to see how they are shaping up. The second segment is dominated by The Last of Us 2, Batman rumors, and some... colorful stories inspired by questions from our lovely Patreon supporters.

Revival Club #1 - Devil May Cry 3

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of the Revival Club! Every few months, members of the community nominate, vote on, and play a game to discuss in Discord! We will wrap up each game with a short podcast where we will have a chance to respond to questions or thoughts shared by the community! In our first episode, Nick and Brad talk about the legacy of Devil May Cry 3 and how it continues to age in a post-Devil May Cry 5 world!

4Player Plus - (09.17.2019) - PAX West 2019 Impressions Roundup with Ed

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Ed returned from PAX West 2019 in Seattle with a giant list of games to talk about! There is a lot of big stuff on the horizon but let this podcast serve as a reminder that there is a ton of exciting Indie experiences worth looking out for! Hunker down with a pen and paper and write these puppies down!

Predator: Hunting Grounds
Industries of Titan
Phantom Brigade
Doom Eternal
Sparklite
Stranded Sails
Stronghold Warlords
Felix the Reaper
Destiny's Sword
Iron Danger
Superliminal
Disintegration
Moving Out
Plunge
Phogs
Creature in the Well
Everspace 2
Deleveled
Greak: Memories of Azur
Frostrunner
Trials of Mana
Indivisible
Journey to the Savage Planet
Solasta
Vigil: The Longest Night
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
Code Vein
Biped
Stormlands

4Player Podcast #614 - The Meat Computer Show (Astral Chain, Greedfall, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and More!)

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

In addition to pondering the meaning of life and the insignificance of our very existence, we give our initial impressions of several big new games. Nick talks Greedfall, a new "Eurojank" RPG, and Brad finally dug into the new Platinum Games title, Astral Chain. Brad returns to Monster Hunter World for the Iceborne expansion and Nolan goes WAY back with Final Fantasy 8 Remastered. Of course... Nintendo is finally getting back into the Fitness market with Ring Fit Adventure on the Switch.

4Player Podcast #613 - The Crunchy Jest Show (Blair Witch, Man of Medan, Control, and More!)

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

What a week! Nick somehow found the time to play a ton of Control, start Man of Medan, AND finish Blair Witch! Speaking of Blair Witch, this new game comes highly recommended from Nick's corner. Nolan refunded a game on Steam (What could it be???) but is having a great time revisiting Final Fantasy 8 thanks to the new remaster. We ponder the implications of a big loss for Tango Gameworks and Brad gives the rundown of the week's jam packed Nintendo Direct!

4Player Podcast #612 - The Black Betty Show (Control, Telling Lies, Remnant: From the Ashes, and More!)

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

This week's episode is jam packed with bad (Nolan) jokes, big news, and exciting new games! Nick and Krispy discuss the beautiful and bizarre world of Control, the latest game from the minds behind Max Payne and Alan Wake. Nolan shares his impressions of Telling Lies, this year's spiritual follow-up to Her Story. Chris Davis shares his initial impressions of Remnant: From the Ashes, a new original IP from Gunfire games.

4Player Podcast #611 - The Fecal Fury Show (Ion Fury, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, Gamecom 2019, and More!)

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Ed makes his triumphant and welcome return to the show and brings with him, tales of all the games he's been catching up on during his time away! We take a look at Ion Fury, Krispy shares his take on No Mans Sky Beyond in VR, and Brad gushes over the latest and greatest Final Fantasy Tactics clone (unfortunately) called Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark. We react to the newly released Avengers and Death Stranding footage and talk about the bits of news coming out of Gamescom over the past few days. We also squeeze in some good poop stories and talk about the shocking announcement of a new Matrix movie!

4Player Podcast #610 - The Minor Inconvenience Show (Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Secret Neighbor, and More!)

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

This episode is full minor inconveniences. Nick learns some unfortunate truths about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the community at large challenges the group to show them their devious side. Brad talks about Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Chris Davis brings impressions of Secret Neighbor, and Nolan gives his final impressions of Dragon Quest Builders 2 now that the credits have rolled! The news is also packed with some... interesting developments involving Bully 2, Rockstar, and THQ Nordic!

4Player Podcast #609 - The Sexy Jet Show (Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Ace Combat 7, Dragon Quest Builders 2, and More!)

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

We dive deep into the nitty gritty of Fire Emblem: Three Houses this week to explain why it is a game that should be on any RPG fan's radar. Nick talks about how Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines finally sunk it's fangs in and makes Chris Davis a happy man by finally getting serious about playing Ace Combat 7! Nolan, Krispy, and Brad all talk about their Dragon Quest Builders 2 addiction.

4Player Podcast #608 - The Coconut Microwave Show (Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Witcher Netflix Trailer, Outer Wilds, and More!)

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0000

We give our initial impressions of the first full trailer of the Witcher series which is set to debut on Netflix later this year. Krispy brings impressions of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 but admits that his gaming life has been dominated by Dragon Quest Builders 2 as of late. Nick shares his final thoughts on Outer Wilds (which is excellent) and at the request of our beloved patrons, the crew lays down hypothetical laws for their new, hypothetical island society.

4Player Podcast #607 - The Best of the Year So Far (Plus Dragon Quest Builders 2, Max Payne, and More!)

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0000

With a little more than half 2019 in our rear view mirror, it's time to think about which games have really stolen the show so far with our individual Top 5 lists. We also talk about our first impressions of Dragon Quest Builders 2, CATS the movie, and Nick finally caved to the pressure and played Max Payne; the game that put Remedy on the map.

4Player Podcast #606 - The Invasion Show (Super Mario Maker 2, Judgement, Nintendo Switch Lite, and More!)

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0000

It's been a few weeks but the band is back together again and there is plenty to talk about! The group gives their impressions of Super Mario Maker 2 following our recent community night and explains why Judgement is 1.) worth you time and 2.) why it is more than just another Yakuza game. The group revisits Outer Wilds and Bloodstained as well before debating the relevance of Nintendo's newly announced Switch Lite.

4Player Podcast #605 - The Memory Lane Show (Special Guests David Liao & Travis Granger)

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

In a surprise twist this week, Nick and Brad are joined by 4Player alumni, David Liao, to talk about video games, e3, and nipple tape. It might be misleading to mention that Nobunaga himself, Travis Granger, is a guest but he does makes a brief appearance and truly makes this episode feel like a stroll down Memory lane (for about 1 minute). We talk Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Outer Wilds, and more!

4Player Podcast #604 - The Cowboy Zelda Show (Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Cadence of Hyrule, and More)

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

E3 2019 is old news and we are back in the studio and ready to talk about video games that are out in the wild NOW! Nolan finally got his grubby little hands on Cadence of Hyrule and as expected, it is delightful! What IS surprising however is that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is finally out and has somehow managed to surpass our (admittedly low) expectations! Brad is quite taken by the game and his inner Castlevania geekness is on full display. Nick revisits Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and we talk about the design inspiration behind two BIG upcoming titles.

4Player Podcast - E3 2019 - Day 3 (Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, Final Thoughts, and More!)

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

E3 may be over but there is still plenty to discuss considering our final day was spent in meetings seeing big games like Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, Pokemon Sword/Shield, and more! Krispy and Ed join the LA team to discuss the last few games of the show plus our thoughts on the current state of the big show in 2019.

4Player Podcast - E3 2019 - Day 2 (Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Control, Bleeding Edge, and More!)

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:31:46 +0000

On our 2nd full day of E3 2019, we attended some exciting appointments and got some hands-on time with some BIG games! Perhaps most importantly, we got to sink our teeth into the 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' demo which managed to squash any remaining doubt we may have had. We also played a significant demo of Remedy's new game, 'Control' and Nick played an fun match in 'Bleeding Edge!' With that said, some of the biggest surprises of the day came in the form of 'Journey to the Savage Planet' and 'Wolfenstein Youngblood.'

4Player Podcast - E3 2019 - Day 1 (Ubisoft / Square Enix / Nintendo Reactions + More!)

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:33:00 +0000

Our first day on the show floor of E3 2019 is at an end and we have so much ground to cover. We of course cover our reactions to the Ubisoft, Square-Enix, and Nintendo Press Conferences which featured some juicy announcement and reveals. Watch Dogs Legion is finally revealed and we talk about all of big news surrounding the unveiling of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake! From our time on the show floor, we cover our impressions of some E3 underdogs like Biomutant, Code Vein, Outer Worlds, and more!

4Player Podcast - E3 2019 - Microsoft / Bethesda Reactions

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:31:06 +0000

E3 2019 is upon us and the first day of press conferences is over. Microsoft and Bethesda both showed up with some pleasant surprises which were simultaneously overshadowed by the things that were missing and the relentless wave of marketing speak that left us scratching our heads. The day was telling to be sure but it featured some truly surprising cameos and some a few super exciting new IPs that have our undivided attention. We also cover the latest episode in the ongoing Devolver Digital "Press Conference" saga...

4Player Podcast #603 - The SPAAAACE Show (Void Bastards, Observation, Outer Wilds, and More!)

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

It is the week before E3 and with two weeks since our last show, we are absolutely bursting at the seams with exciting game industry news! Everything from the big Death Stranding reveal to the Watch Dogs Legion leak to the surprise announcement of Baldurs Gate 3! Strangely enough, on top of all that, we all ended up playing games set in SPAAAACE! They may all share a common thread but Observation, Void Bastards, and Outer Wilds all offer wildly different experiences.

4Player Podcast #602 - The Monkey Paw Show (RAGE 2, Druidstone, Days Gone, and More!)

Thu, 23 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

There's a lot to unpack this week thanks to new releases on opposite ends of the development spectrum. While RAGE 2 hasn't hooked us yet, the game shows promise thanks to fun combat and the usual open world hooks. On the other end of the spectrum, Druidstone, the next game from the talent behind The Legend of Grimrock, manages to do a lot with a smaller budget. Nick goes to bat for Days Gone now that he's spent a lot more time with it and the group addresses some juicy news involving From Software and George R. R. Martin.

4Player Podcast #601 - The Bath Water Show (A Plague Tale, Hypnospace Outlaw, Pokemon Let's Go, and More!)

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Where to begin. We talk in depth about two new games that couldn't possibly be more different: A Plague Tale: Innocence has you avoiding The Inquisition and hordes of flesh eating rats in the Middle Ages while Hypnospace Outlaw simulates the 90's internet experience by tasking you with modifying content on the ugliest websites imaginable. In the wake of Detective Pikachu, Krispy was inspired to bust out Pokemon Let's Go and as we close in on E3, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake emerged from the shadows...

4Player Podcast #600 - Hope is Poison (E3 2019 Edition)

Thu, 09 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

For our 600th show, we decided to try and get out ahead of the inevitable leaks before E3 2019 with our own set of predictions! The show this year is shaping up to be interesting at the very least thanks to Sony's decision to sit this one out but Microsoft, Nintendo, and various other third parties seem poised to jump on this opportunity to fill the void they left. We cover all of the exciting projects that have been confirmed but not revealed and even talk about the possibility of new hardware making it's first appearance!

4Player Plus - Avengers Endgame Popcorn Cast (SPOILERS!)

Wed, 08 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

The first saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to it's dramatic conclusion in Avengers Endgame! This 22 film epic has become a cultural phenomenon and a major topic of conversation here over the last 10 years. In this edition of 4Player Plus, we take a deep dive into this final chapter and talk about everything from Time Travel to Thors Hammer to... the plot of NBC's new show Manifest?

4Player Podcast #599 - The Booty Patrol Show (Days Gone, SteamWorld Quest, and More!)

Sat, 04 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Despite middling reviews, Nick showed up determined to give a slightly different take on Sony's latest Triple-A Exclusive, Days Gone. Brad gives us the breakdown of SteamWorld Quest and tries to articulate why the game seems underwhelming despite sounding like an excellent idea on paper. In the news, we discuss Valve's new VR headset, the horrifying new Sonic the Hedgehog movie that exists, and we speculate that From Software's next game is in fact a Souls-ian Pirate game called Booty Patrol.

4Player Podcast #598 - The Accidental Lasagna Show (Mortal Kombat 11, Katana Zero, Dreams, and More!)

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

After an unexpected week off, we are back with an episode packed full of impressions and news! While Nick and Krispy have been impressed by Mortal Kombat 11, Brad and Nolan have been hooked on a new indie Metroidvania called Supraland. With Dreams out in Early Access, Brad shares his experiences and struggles like crazy to accurately explain the creator tool set. On top of all that, we also talk Katana Zero, new PS5 details, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, and a lot more!

4Player Plus - A Look Back at 'Red Dead Redemption 2'

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of last year's best games. It struck a cord with a lot of us here at 4Player and now that the dust has settled, the time has come for us (with help from our Patreon supporters) to take a deep dive into the game! We talk about everything from the underlying themes to Rockstar's mechanical design philosophies to the emergent moments that made it one of the most memorable gaming experiences of the generation!

SPOILER ALERT - While we did not set out to spoil the game from top to bottom, there are quite a few discussions involving major plot points or surprise emergent moments.

Please Note - There were a couple minor technical hiccups involving unstable internet connection that resulted in Krispy sounding like a Robot... I left it in for comedic effect.

4Player Podcast #597 - The Alabama Jim Show (Pathway, Mortal Kombat X, Sekiro, and More!)

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

We may be talking even more Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice this week but the generosity of a beloved Community member also introduced Krispy to an awesome new Indie game called Pathway. As hype for the upcoming release of Mortal Kombat 11 rises, Nick busted out Mortal Kombat X to reacquaint himself with the franchise. We also talk our hopes and concerns for the impending reveal of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order this weekend and the rumors circulating about the next new project from Guerilla Games!

4Player Podcast #596 - The Hard-Hitting Questions Show (Sekiro, Nintendo Switch Rumors, Best Buy Leaks, and More!)

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

This week's show goes to some truly unexpected places. Of course, Brad returns to the couch to finally give his impressions of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice but we also answer some hard-hitting questions about terrible pastries, voluntary "limb" modifications, and the lies that good people tell. We also assess a bunch of Nintendo rumors including new Switch hardware and potential leaks coming out of Best Buy ahead of E3!

4Player Podcast #595 - The Mashed Bananas Show (Sekiro, The Division 2, Google Stadia, and More!)

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:10:28 +0000

After skipping a week in favor of a fun community night, we return to the fold with an episode packed full of impressions and news. Everyone on the couch has spent a decent chunk of time with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Chris Davis finally has his chance to talk about The Division 2 just as Nick starts to get hooked on the first one. Of course, there's also a ton of news to talk about thanks to Google's Stadia, The Cadence of Hyrule, and Gearbox's awkward announcement of Borderlands 3!

4Player Plus - Is Capcom Back?

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000

In our first bonus podcast of 2019, we ask an important but not entirely serious question: Is Capcom back? After a couple years of achieving impressive critical and financial success (thanks to games like Monster Hunter World and Resident Evil 7), it's time to start asking ourselves whether this is a happy accident or the start of an upward trend for the company. We react and respond to questions and talking points submitted by our paid supporters on Patreon and Twitch in an effort to sort out our feelings on the subject!

Our next episode will be in early April and will be serve as a Spoiler-filled Post Mortem on Red Dead Redemption 2! Check back for your chance to help curate that discussion!

4Player Podcast #594 - Do Straws have Holes? (Devil May Cry 5, Baba is You, Resident Evil 6, and More!)

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:00:00 +0000

As you all know, we answer the important, life altering questions on our show. For instance, this week we debate whether or not straws have holes and I think we came up with a definitive answer. Perhaps more importantly, we talk about Devil May Cry 5 which has proven to be a very divisive game within our group. Brad introduces Baba is You while Nick and Nolan try their best to convey their disappointment in Resident Evil 6 but only manage to make it sound more appealing.

4Player Podcast #593 - Peering into a Duck (Nintendo Labo VR, Capcom Winning Streak, Monster Hunter World, and More!)

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000

We are on the cusp of a whirlwind month of high profile game releases... This week however... is rather quiet. That won't stop us though! Nintendo finally announced their introduction to the VR space this week with Nintendo Labo VR and Capcom is on cloud 9 now that early reviews have ensured that Devil May Cry 5, at the very least, will prove to be a substantial critical success! In other news, Nick finally feels the pull of Monster Hunter World and Krispy is loving his time with Slay the Spire!

4Player Podcast #592 - The PokePorn Show (Slay the Spire, Monster Hunter World Witcher DLC, Pokemon Sword/Shield, and More!)

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000

We may only have a Skeleton crew on hand to record the show this week but that can't stop us from taking deep dives into hot new games like Slay the Spire and Metro Exodus! Brad jumps at the opportunity to rave about the recent Monster Hunter World event starring the titular character of the Witcher series, Geralt of Rivea! In the news we explore THQ Nordic's bizarre PR Snafu and Nintendo's big reveal of Pokemon Sword and Shield; In true 4Player fashion, this unfolds into an unexpected tangent that takes you to the deepest, darkest corners of the internet...

4Player Podcast #591 - The Disaster Show (Metro Exodus, Ace Combat 7, and More!)

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 01:59:20 +0000

This week's show can only be described as a disaster. We lost power mere moments after going live and were forced to record the show out of order, in the dark, while streaming to Twitch from our phones! But as they say, "The show must go on!" Despite all that, we managed to crank out some good discussion of Metro Exodus and Chris Davis FINALLY got to share his thoughts on Ace Combat 7! Of course, we also reminisce briefly about Reggie Fils-Aimé now that he has announced his retirement from Nintendo!

4Player Podcast #590 - The Devil's Lettuce Show (Daemon X Machina, Kingdom Hearts 3, Nintendo Direct, and More!)

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:00:00 +0000

It's Valentines Day at the 4Player "offices" but we care not; Instead, we raise our glasses to Nolan and Ed who both recently celebrated Birthdays! On the gaming front, we talk more about the hot (but charming) mess that is Kingdom Hearts 3 and Krispy gives his initial impressions of the new demo for Daemon X Machina. Of course, Nintendo dropped a bunch of exciting news at their recent Nintendo Direct including the reveal of a remake of Link's Awakening and Team Cherry tickled our balls with the announcement of a Hollow Knight: Silksong!

4Player Podcast #589 - Nort the Kingdom Hearts You Remember (Kingdom Hearts 3, Wargroove, Apex Legends, and More!)

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:00:00 +0000

After more than a decade of waiting, Kingdom Hearts 3 is a real live video game that is available to purchase! It maintains it's charms but ends up being a bit of a mixed bag in our eyes thanks to some... questionable production choices. Additionally, the group shines a light on Wargroove, a love letter to classic Advanced Wars, and talks early impressions of Apex Legends and the potential implications it poses for the future of the Titanfall IP.

4Player Podcast #588 - The Blowout Show (Resident Evil 2 Remake, Anthem, and More!)

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

What a show we have for you this week! Not only is Resident Evil 2 Remake out turning heads in the wild but Nolan and Krispy spent some quality time in the demo for Anthem over the weekend! In the second segment, Patrons dug deep for some truly thought provoking (and informative) questions and the news is full of intrigue thanks to some unfortunate Metroid Prime 4 news, Batman rumors, and more!

4Player Podcast #587 - The Peacocking Show (PAX South, Ace Combat 7, Resident Evil, and More!)

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

With our 2018 Awards show behind us, it's back to business as usual but that means a TON of impressions and news that we haven't had a chance to talk about! Nick and Nolan talk about the games they played at PAX South including some exciting titles (Days Gone, Katana Zero, Tunic, and more!), Brad praises Ace Combat 7, and Nick revisits two more major entries in his Resident Evil series run! The news is also full of big news related to Bungie, Mortal Kombat 11, and some... unsettling news involving Randy Pitchford and Gearbox.

4Player Podcast #586 - The 2018 Award Show (Part 2)

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Our 2018 Game of the Year discussions continue with another set of 12 categories! While last week was very gameplay focused, the categories covered in this episode are a bit more narrative focused. Of course, we also wrap up the episode with the #11 award which will lead directly into our Personal Top 10 games which will be released in the coming weeks!

In Part 2 of 2018 Award Show, we cover our personal choices in the following 12 categories:

Best Looking Game
Best Storytelling
Best World Building (Lore)
Best New Character
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Character Relationship
Best Video Game Moment
Biggest Surprise
Biggest Disappointment
The Asterisk Award
Biggest Regret
The Number 11 Award

The soundtrack samples included in this episode are brief but you can find the full albums for purchase online:

Frostpunk - Check out the soundtrack on YouTube!
Wandersong - Available for purchase on BandCamp!

4Player Podcast #585 - The 2018 Award Show (Part 1)

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

2018 is officially wrapped so our Award season has commenced! We are hard at work on our personal Top 10 lists of course but the podcast this week is all about celebrating the best AND worst that 2018 had to offer. In Part 1 of 2018 Award Show, we cover our personal choices in the following 12 categories:

Best World / Level Design
Best Sequel / Most Improved
Best New Gameplay Experience
Best Game Feel
Best New Enemy Design
Best Boss Fight
Best Multiplayer Experience
Best "Comfort Food"
Best Game Outside of Our Comfort Zone
Most Addictive
Best Debut (New IP)
Best Game Nobody Played

Tune in next Tuesday (1/15) night at 8PM (CST) for Part 2!

The soundtrack samples included in this episode are brief but you can find the full albums for purchase here:

Chasm - Available for purchase on Bandcamp
Far Cry 5 - Available for purhase on iTunes, Amazon, etc.

4Player Podcast #584 - 2019 From A to Z (Preview Show)

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Prepare yourself for the most comprehensive list of 2019 games (ordered alphabetically) that you can expect to find on ANY podcast! In this episode we talk our way through a list of almost 200 games that are expected to hit in the coming year! We cover everything from the smallest indie to the hypest triple-A production across all platforms. 2018 was a hell of a year but 2019 is coming out of the gate very strong as well!

It is a lot to take in so we have provided a link below to the doc that we used when recording the episode. Enjoy!

2019 Preview Show - List of Games

4Player Podcast #583 - In Defense of Cannibalism (CrossCode, Dusk, Ashen, and More!)

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:00:00 +0000

The great cannibalism debate of 2018 continues in our final show of the year! Brad is out this week but Chris Davis takes his place on the couch to talk Dusk and God of War! Nolan brings CrossCode, the last NEW game of the year for our show, and the game proves to be both traditional and mysterious at the same time. Nick played more Ashen and Return of the Obra Dinn and Krispy talks about his early experiences with Celeste now that he's had a chance to take it for a spin. See ya in 2019 folks!

4Player Podcast #582 - The Unicorn of Video Games (Ashen, Monster Hunter World, World of Goo, and More!)

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:00:00 +0000

In this penultimate episode of 2018, we dive deeper into some of the best games of the year including The Return of the Obra Dinn and Monster Hunter World. Nick also recommends Ashen as it just might be yet another sleeper hit in an already stellar year. Krispy bites off a bit more than he can chew when World of Goo comes up and an innocent question about Santa suddenly takes a very dark and very unexpected turn.

4Player Podcast #581 - The Zeus and Hera Show (Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Darksiders 3, and More!)

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 14:00:00 +0000

It's definitely starting to feel a lot like Christmas. A Christmas Miracle does occur on this week's episode but that's not what I mean. No, I am referring to the overwhelming number of games that we find ourselves trying to play before the year comes to a close! We take a look at Super Smash Bros Ultimate of course but it's games like Darksiders 3 and Monster Boy that are truly vying for our time and money. That's not all though. Nick shares his thoughts on the new Devil May Cry 5 demo and the news is jam packed full of important headlines you won't want to miss!

The Reductive Game Awards Recap (4Player Plus - 12/06/2018)

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year. A time when the gaming community comes together to reap the fruit of all of Geoff Keighley's hard work. All kidding aside, the Game Awards have become another high profile celebration of the gaming industry that also happens to be jam packed with surprise announcements! This episode was recorded directly following our live commentary of the show and recaps all of the big announcements, the disappointments, and of course... the awards!

4Player Podcast #580 - The Patient Zero Show (Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Red Dead Redemption 2 Online, and More!)

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:00:00 +0000

We hope our stateside listeners enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday! Now that we are back, the day has finally come for Brad to speak highly of Spyro the Dragon! That's right, the new Spyro Reignited Trilogy has established itself as the new "Gold Standard of Baby Games." Nolan talks about his early impressions of the Red Dead Redemption 2 Online Beta, Nick revisits Resident Evil 4, and Chris Davis talks about.... Hitman 2 (or is it 1?). Of course, the Video Game Awards are quickly approaching as well so the news is dominated by rumors of impending game announcements!

4Player Podcast #579 - The Sony No Show (Tetris Effect, Hitman 2, Sony Skips E3, and More!)

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0000

With Nick out on leave to have his shins extended, Ed joins the fray this week! While Red Dead Redemption 2 is still top of mind for many, there is plenty more to talk about thanks to the recent release of Tetris Effect in PSVR and the continued excellence of Astro Bot: Rescue Mission! Of course, Nolan talks about his early experiences with Hitman 2 and the group reacts to the bizarre trailer for Detective Pikachu and Sony's shocking decision to skip E3 2019!

4Player Podcast #578 - Not an April Fools Joke (Fallout 76 Beta, Red Dead Redemption 2, 7 Billion Humans, and More!)

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0000

It's November already and as the holidays approach, we have more and more games to talk about! Nolan and Krispy talk about their puzzling experience with the beta of Fallout 76, Brad introduces the couch to 7 Billion Humans (from the creators of World of Goo), and we take another look at Red Dead Redemption 2 now that most of us have crossed the 40-hour mark. There is also plenty of drama afoot at Blizzcon and Square-Enix in the news segment.

4Player Podcast #577 - Sultry Southern Drawls (Red Dead Redemption 2, Mutant Year Zero, and More!)

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000

The highly anticipated release of Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally upon us and as expected, there is A LOT to talk about. Of course, it's not all cowboys and train robberies this week since Brad brought Witcher Tales: Thronebreaker and Nolan played the demo of Mutant: Year Zero! We also introduce our new Supporter Spotlight for November and discuss some big news involving Super Smash Bros Ultimate and the upcoming Witcher show from Netflix.

The Spooktacular of Obra Dinn (4Player Podcast #576)

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0000

It's almost Halloween and we're running on a SKELETON crew this week! It may be a 3Player Podcast but Nick, Brad, and Krispy hold down the fort with a bunch of impressions from the games we recently played for our 12-hour Halloween Spook-tacular including Visage, The Conjuring House, Paranormal Activity, and more! Keep your eyes on The Persistance as well as it seems like a PSVR game that more people should be paying attention too. With that said, The Return of the Obra Dinn just might steal the spotlight as it could be one of the biggest surprises of 2018!

A Fashion's Creed (4Player Podcast #575)

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 14:05:32 +0000

Brad found his killer app for Playstation VR in Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. Krispy talks about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Blackout, the newest competitor in the fierce Battle Royale market. Nick and Nolan talk about two very different Assassin's Creed games (Odyssey and Rogue). The group discusses the latest Rockstar controversy and the hot button issue of "Crunch Culture" in the gaming industry.

The Nick to Dick Ratio (4Player Podcast #574)

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:05:00 +0000

Between the contested release of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, our first Supporter Spotlight (KNCSito), and some fun/colorful questions from our Patrons, it's safe to say that this episode definitely goes places. Brad brings Wandersong to the table, a possible contender for feel-good game of the year, and Krispy went way back to the Gamecube days to finally play the horror classic Eternal Darkness! We also revisit the forgotten history between Microsoft and Obsidian in the wake of some surprising news!

Making Harry Potter Great Again (4Player Podcast #573)

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:30:00 +0000

Valkyria Chronicles 4 may be a near carbon-copy of the 2008 original but that doesn't stop it from finding a few ways to surprise us. The game remains one of the most interesting strategy RPGs on the market! Nolan revisits Dragon Quest XI and Nick gives another update on his big series run now that he has started Resident Evil Code Veronica! It's a big news week though so we talk at length about the legal drama playing out in the Witcher's neck of the woods and the exciting new Harry Potter RPG that is rumored to be in development at Warner Bros!

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Bowsette's Booty Fruit (4Player Podcast #572)

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

The release of Valkyria Chronicles 4 and the terrible news coming out of Telltale Games ensured that we had plenty to talk about this week. Nolan tries his best to describe The Gardens Between and Brad revisits the early days of Devil May Cry but despite our best attempt at staying on topic, this episode eventually devolves into Bowsette talk thanks to our lovely Patreon supporters! Fear not though, you can also expect a dash of Dragon Quest XI, Resident Evil 3, and The Messenger!

Tomb Raider Tool Tips Suck! (4Player Podcast #571)

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

This week we talk about how little things like relentless tool tips threaten to spoil an otherwise fun adventure in Shadow of the Tomb Raider! Nolan shares his first impressions of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age as well as Frostpunk: Fall of Winterhome, a free expansion to one of his standout titles in 2018! There's also plenty of juicy news and some fun questions to answer in the 2nd segment!

Spider-Man (PS4) Spoilercast/Review (4Player Plus - 09/17/2018)

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Nick and Krispy dive deep into SPOILER territory to talk about what worked and what didn't in Spider-Man (PS4). Insomniac has delivered a game that is true to the source material while also blazing a new path ahead for this popular hero. We talk about the surprise villains, the thrilling action set-pieces, and the human moments that make this a game worth experiencing!

** SPOILER WARNING - If you have not finished the story of Spider-Man on PS4, you may want to wait until after you have finished to listen**

Spider-Man and the Bandit (4Player Podcast #570)

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000

With Spider-Man from Insomniac Games finally out in the wild, we take a (spoiler-free) deep dive into the game to find out what makes the game so successful! Brad spreads hype for Judge Eyes, a new take on the popular Yakuza series, and Nick talks about his time thus far with Resident Evil 3: Nemesis as his series run continues. In the news, we cover the recent Netflix/Witcher casting news as well as some big news that dropped in this week's Nintendo Direct.

This Week on the Show:

Feedback from our last episode
Spider-Man (PS4)
Judge Eyes
Resident Evil 3 Nemesis
Netflix / Witcher Casting News
Nintendo Direct News

Link Dump:

Discord - http://discord.gg/4player
Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/4player

All the Video Games from PAX West 2018! (4Player Plus - 09/10/2018)

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000

We recently sent Ed to PAX West in Seattle Washington to play as many games as he could get his grubby little hands on. Luckily, he took this mission to heart and returned to us with a bevy of games to talk about! No, seriously... look at this list:

Metro Exodus
Spider-Man
Bless Unleashed
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Shift Quantum
Darksiders 3
Joggernauts
Church in the Darkness
Mowers and Throwers
Sinner
Projection
Buildings Have Feelings Too
Sparklite
Indivisible
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Retimed
Mirror Drop
Never Give Up
Overload
The Gardens Between
Dauntless
Star Control Origins
Hellpoint
Planet Alpha
Genesis Alpha One
Praey for the Gods
Hitman 2
Pathfinder: Kingmaker

All Yakuzas Look the Same (4Player Podcast #569)

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Do you like games? We hope you like games because we have a LOT of catching up to do now that 1998 Month is behind us. August was jam packed full of great releases such as Donut County, The Messenger, and Yakuza Kiwami 2! Of course, there was also an abundance of new and awesome Metroidvania and Roguelike games to get into such as Dead Cells, Chasm, and Guacamelee 2! Can't decide where to invest your dollars? Maybe we can help.

The Epic Finale of 1998 Month (4Player Podcast #568)

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000

The end of August approaches so our lovely jaunt down memory lane also comes to a close. 1998 month has been great fun and even educational in many ways so for one last time, we dedicate an entire podcast to that beloved year. This week we talk Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins, Mega Man Legends, and more! In the 2nd segment, we look back at or personal experiences with the Sega Saturn, PC gaming, and the Gameboy.

Podcast 567 - Banjo Kazooie, Tactics Ogre, Grandpa's Sex Dungeon, and More!

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0000

We have crossed the halfway point of 1998 month but our spirits remain higher than ever! Fallout 2 finally sunk it's hooks into Nolan and Nick, believe it or not, has now played Banjo Kazooie for the first time! Brad recounts his recent themed broadcast that pit Mystical Ninja against Brave Fencer Musashi and Krispy talks up Tactics Orge: Let Us Cling Together now that he's had some time with the game. We also take a look back at the glory years of the Nintendo 64!

Podcast 566 - Medievil, Fallout 2, Ball in a Cup, and More!

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:05:00 +0000

In our first full podcast of 1998-Month, we take a look back at some of the games we busted out for Multiplayer Night including Rival Schools, Bushido Blade 2, and more! Brad has been playing Medievil off the stream, Nick plowed through both scenarios of Resident Evil 2, and Nolan shares his take on Fallout 2 and Suikoden 2! On top of all that, we look back at the legacy of the Sony Playstation console!

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Episode
Medievil
Fallout 2
Resident Evil 2
Suikoden 2
Playstation Retrospective
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Podcast 563 - Pit People, Radiant Historia, and Hilarious Russian Roulette

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:05:00 +0000

Thanks to a much needed summer lull, we have found ourselves with plenty of time to catch up with games on our backlog. Brad sunk some time into Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology and Nick has moved on to Resident Evil Remake in his series run. However, Brad did bring one new game in the form of Pit People, the latest game from Behemoth! It's a chaotic experience but one well worth the effort. Chris Davis loses his mind and there is plenty of exciting news to sink our teeth into.

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Episode
Pit People
Resident Evil Remake
Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology
Carlos Curates Krispy
CD Projekt Red is Not Done with the Witcher
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4Player Plus - Ant-Man and the Wasp (Spoilercast / Review)

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 03:35:00 +0000

Despite being a relatively SMALL cog in the Marvel Cinematic Universe machine, Ant-Man has become yet another beloved character with mainstream appeal. We recently saw 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' so this week, Nolan and Chris Davis joined Nick to talk about their thoughts on the film and how it continues to find relevance amidst the big dogs like Captain America and Iron Man! Additionally, we interviewed Krispy about his thoughts on the movie and read off his answers since he couldn't be here for the recording!

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Podcast 562 - Dying Light, 2018 Top 5, and Hygenic Poop Knives

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 16:05:00 +0000

Things get a little weird and a little heated this week. We look back at 2015's Dying Light now that Brad and Krispy have sunk some time into it but we don't all see eye-to-eye. Perhaps more importantly, in the second segment, the group reflects on the year by ranking their Top 5 favorite games of 2018 thus far!

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Feedback from our Last Episode
Dying Light
Top 5 Games of 2018 Thus Far
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Podcast 561 - Bloodstained Backer Demo, Onrush, and the Infamous Jeff Google

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:25:00 +0000

The Kickstarter backer demo for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has found it's way into Brad's hands at long last but with it comes disappointment. Luckily, Onrush, from the creators of Motorstorm, is here to lift our spirits. Krispy talks up the new Overwatch hero, Hammond, an adorable Hamster who goes by the name of Wrecking Ball. In the news, we explore the idea of Google entering the console hardware market and talk about Amy Hennig's new venture into the indie space now that she has offically left EA and Star Wars behind.

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Episode
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Backer Demo)
Overwatch (Introducing Wrecking Ball)
Onrush
Fallout: A Tale of Two Wastelands
Watch Dogs 2
Amy Hennig's Latest Venture
Google to Enter Console Hardware Market
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4Player Plus - God of War (2018) Spoilercast

The crew returned from their first day on the show floor of E3 2018 with a whole mess of games to talk about. We recount the disappointing Nintendo press conference and then immediately follow that up with impressions from a number of exciting games such as Spider-Man, Resident Evil 2, Dying Light 2, and even the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077! It was an eventful first day so don't miss it!

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Spider-Man
Resident Evil 2
Dying Light 2
Control
Cyberpunk 2077
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E3 2018 - Podcast 556 - Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sony Reactions

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Our E3 2018 coverage continues! The 2nd day of E3 included a steady stream of announcements (and a few that were missing in action) from Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sony! While Square and Ubisoft delivered a more tepid lineup, Sony came delivered some exciting demos for highly anticipated exclusives including The Last of Us Part 2, Death Stranding, and Ghosts of Tsushima! That's not to say there weren't a few exciting surprises. We got our first look at new projects from studios such as Remedy and the Resident Evil 2 remake that we've been waiting patiently for finally showed itself!

Join us first thing in the morning (9:00 AM PST) for our live commentary of the Nintendo conference and then again in the evening for our impressions from our first day on the show floor!

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Square Enix Reactions
Ubisoft Reactions
Sony Reactions
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E3 2018 - Podcast 555 - Microsoft, EA, Bethesda, Devolver Digital Reactions

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:05:00 +0000

E3 2018 has arrived and the first full day of press conferences are over! In our first E3 episode of the week, the crew reacts to the onslaught of news pouring out of Microsoft, EA, Bethesda, and Devolver Digital. The first day alone brought our first real look at games like Devil May Cry 5, Dying Light 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Rage 2, and a whole lot more! We also share some thoughts on Anthem's big reveal from EA, Bethesda's oddly inconsistent presentation, and the bizarre spectacle that was Devolver's Big Fancy E3 "Press Conference."

Join us again tomorrow for live commentary of Square Enix with Brad and Sony from the crew in Los Angeles! The show floor opens on Tuesday and we'll be on hand in LA for 3 full days to check out all the exciting games and report back! If you have any questions or comments that you would like us to address on the show this week, please write in to Nick@4PlayerNetwork.com!

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Microsoft Press Conference Reactions
EA - Anthem Impressions
Bethesda Press Conference Reactions
Devolver Digital Reactions
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Podcast 554 - Vampyr, Hitman 2, and Well Endowed E3 Memories

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 14:05:00 +0000

The onslaught of news has already begun to trickle out as E3 looms on the horizon! With less than a week to go, we decide to open the show with some of our fondest E3 memories... The group talks about their initial impressions of Vampyr, returns to some oldies such as Watch Dogs 2 (but goodies), and breaks down some exciting announcements for Tetris Effect and Hitman 2!

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Episode
E3 Memories and Coverage Plans
Vampyr
Watch Dogs 2
Detroit: Become Human
Tetris Effect Announcement
Hitman 2 Announcement
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4Player Plus - E3 Hype, Shadows Die Twice Rumors, & Indie Spotlight

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:05:00 +0000

On this week's Bonus Podcast, Nick is joined by Ed and Nolan to discuss E3 Hype and an abundance of exciting rumors leading up to the show including some juicy tidbits regarding 'Shadows Die Twice,' the next game from From Software and some high profile domain registrations from Capcom. Ed closes out the show with an Indie Spotlight featuring 'Masters of Anima' from Passtech Games!

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E3 Hype
Shadows Die Twice Rumors
Indie Spotlight: Masters of Anima
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4Player Plus - SOLO: A Star Wars Story (Spoilercast / Review)

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Podcast 538 - The Distracting Doggo Show (Shadow of the Colossus PS4, Subnautica, and More!)

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 04:05:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Nolan introduces us to his new family dog... who proceeds to distract us with his adorable antics for much of the show. HOWEVER, we also crack open the exciting new remake of Shadow of the Colossus on PS4 and dive even deeper into the beautiful world of Subnautica! There is also several exciting release date announcements and a bunch of leaked Red Dead Redemption 2 details!

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our last episode
Shadow of the Colossus (Remake)
Subnautica
Metroid Prime 4 Developer Rumors
Red Dead Redemption 2 Leak
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Podcast 537 - The 3Player Minute Show (Dragonball FighterZ, Subnautica, Monster Hunter World, and More!)

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Between Dragonball FighterZ, Subnautica, Monster Hunter World, and Celeste, there is definitely a lot to be excited about in the world of gaming right now! Carlos also joins us this week to call our attention to two exciting, new indie game experiences that are worth your attention: Still Not Dead and the upcoming Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones.

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Podcast 531 - The Bundle of Christmas Hotdogs Show (Never Stop Sneakin, Accounting +, Tiny Metal, & More!)

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 18:05:00 +0000

It's our final regular show of 2017 and with it we bring impressions of Never Stop Sneakin, Accounting +, Tiny Metal, and more! Thanks to one of the more eccentric VR games on the market and some inspiring questions from our generous Patrons, it's safe to say that we go to some... colorful... places on this episode! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all! Be safe and please join us next week for our 2018 Preview Episode!

**Stay tuned after the the show for the audio from our Christmas Gift exchange that took place just before the recording.**

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Episode
Never Stop Sneakin
Accounting +
Tiny Metal
Hollow Knight
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4Player Plus - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Popcorn Cast (Bonus Podcast)

The long awaited sequel to Blade Runner has finally hit theaters and to everyone's surprise, it both lives up to the name and even manages to surpass it's predecessor in some ways! Nick, Krispy, and George take a deep dive into the meaning behind one of this year's most beautiful and thought provoking films.

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Podcast 522 - The Hard J Show (Cuphead, Star Wars Battlefront 2 Beta, Star Fox 2, and More!)

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:35:00 +0000

Carlos joins us this week to talk about the challenging but insanely charming boss rush game, Cuphead! Krispy spent a bunch of time with the new Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta, and Chris Davis got his SNES Mini and played Star Fox 2! On top of all that, we drool all over the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer.

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Episode
Cuphead
Star Wars Battlefront 2 (Beta)
Star Fox 2
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
Southpark and the Stick of Truth
Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer
Andrew House steps down as President of Sony
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4Player Plus - PAX West 2017 Recap (Lost Sphear, The Evil Within 2, Sea of Thieves, and More!)

With only days left before 4Player departs for Los Angeles to cover E3 2017, the group sits down to discuss their predictions for the big event! All of the major players including Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and the various 3rd Party contenders are covered along with some predictions from the community! Brad also covers impressions of a few new releases at the end of this episode including Tekken 7 and Friday the 13th!

Tune in later today (2:00pm CST) for our live commentary of the EA press conference and join us everyday next week starting on Sunday as we broadcast live from Los Angeles!

This Week's Discussion Topics:

E3 Predictions: Electronic Arts
E3 Predictions: Microsoft
E3 Predictions: Bethesda
E3 Predictions: Ubisoft
E3 Predictions: Sony
E3 Predictions: Nintendo
Tekken 7
Friday the 13th
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Finished Prey? Listen to our Spoilercast Now! [4Player + / Bonus Podcast]

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 05:50:00 +0000

This 2017 train isn't stopping for anyone! This past week saw the release of even more big games like the highly anticipated sequel to Outlast and the latest emotional "walking-simulator" from Giant Sparrow, What Remains of Edith Finch. Nolan took Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy, for a spin and Nick went way back to play Turok 2: Seeds of Evil now that Night Dive Studios has effectively remastered it. Expect some Flinthook and Shovel Knight talk for good measure!

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Episode
Outlast 2
What Remains of Edith Finch
Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy
Flinthook
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
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Spoilercast - Resident Evil 7 [BONUS PODCAST]

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Resident Evil 7 represents a fresh new take on a beloved franchise and kicks off 2017 in spectacular fashion! In this BONUS Podcast, the restraints come off and Nick, Brad, Chris, and Jager discuss the finer details of the game! We discuss the legacy this game will have on the series, our personal experiences throughout the game, and of course, the future of the franchise.

Nintendo Switch Impressions
Rime
Indie Games Galore
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Podcast 489 - Welcome to the Family... Son! (Resident Evil 7, Gravity Rush 2, Yakuza 0, and More!)

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Resident Evil 7, despite all of the mystery prior to launch, is out and it's quite good! We delve into the benefits of playing the game in VR and provide some insight into why the game is a wonderful return to form for the series! In addition, there is plenty of discussion about Gravity Rush 2, Yakuza 0, and even Super Mario Sunshine now that Nintendo has activated the Mario hype machine.

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Nintendo Switch Exclusives
PC Exclusives
Multiplatform Releases
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Podcast 478 - The Fairy Paste Show (Owlboy, Titanfall 2, Dragon Quest Builders, and More!)

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:00:00 +0000

With Brad out getting hitched, Chris Davis and Carlos join us to talk about the surprising quality of Titanfall 2. Nolan and Nick started playing through Owlboy now that it has finally seen the light of day and as many suspected, it's pretty good! Krispy has been sucked into the world of Dragon Quest Builders with some hilarious results.

Podcast 478 - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from Last Week's Episode
Titanfall 2
Owlboy
Mafia 3
Dragon Quest Builders
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Podcast 474 - The Love Wasp Show (Aragami, Forza Horizon 3, Serial Cleaner, and More!)

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:00:00 +0000

**Apologies for the late posting this week! Responsibilities over the weekend prevented me from editing the show until Monday evening! We'll be back on schedule next week!**

NOLAN IS BACK! He returns to the show as a married man with many tales of his time in Greece! On the video game spectrum, we talk about Aragami, an interesting little hybrid between Dishonored and Tenchu! Brad gives impressions of Forza Horizon 3 from an Arcade racer fan's perspective and Nick gives some initial thoughts on his (brief) time with the Outlast 2 demo!

Podcast 474 - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our Last Podcast (2nd Segment this week)
Catching Up with Nolan
Aragami
Serial Cleaner
Outlast 2 Demo
Forza Horizon 3
Beyond Good and Evil 2 News
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Podcast 473 - The Thicc and Depressed Show (Haydee, Virginia, Diablo 3, and More!)

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:14:39 +0000

A new tomb-raider style platformer has entered the market... Haydee made some waves this week thanks to it's... unique character design but Brad wasn't about to let that stop him from giving it a fair shake! We also discuss Virginia, the latest game to delve into the "Interactive Movie" genre and Kris and Brad discuss their differing views on the Diablo franchise.

Podcast 473 - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Feedback from our last episode
Haydee
Virginia
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Diablo 3
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PAX West 2016: Day 2 Podcast (Final Fantasy, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and More!)

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:00:00 +0000

On the 2nd (and final) podcast of PAX West 2016, we discuss the seedy underground world of illegal Chocobo Racing. Seriously though, we spend a surprising amount of time talking about the various Final Fantasy games that were available for hands-on time at PAX. We also delve into Horizon Zero Dawn, Battletech, and more!

PAX West 2016 - Day 2 - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

World of Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy XII Remake
Final Fantasy XV (Chocobo Racing)
Horizon: Zero Dawn
Battletech
The American Dream VR
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PAX West 2016: Day 1 Podcast (ReCore, Pyre, Resident Evil 7 VR, and More!)

Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:40:00 +0000

We are in Seattle, WA for the weekend to check out the latest and greatest video games! In our first day, we finally checked out ReCore from Armature Studios and a slew of cool looking indie games! We got some time with Pyre (the new game from Supergiant Games) and Nick got some time with the VR demo for Resident Evil 7!

PAX West 2016 Day 1 - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

ReCore
Hob
Dead Rising 4
Tekken 7
Pyre
Resident Evil 7 VR
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Podcast 469 - The Not So Divided Show (Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, and More!)

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Podcast 462: The Veiled Insults Show (Inside / System Shock Demo / Dark Souls 3 / and more!)

Sat, 02 Jul 2016 15:00:00 +0000

The summer might be a bit of a lull but there is still plenty to talk about thanks to the release of Playdead's Inside (Spoiler Free Discussion) AND the launch of Night Dive Studio's Kickstarter for the Remake of the original System Shock! Brad finally gets the Dark Souls 3 discussion he's been after and we list off our individual Top 5 games of the year SO FAR.

Podcast 462 - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Podcast Community Feedback
System Shock Kickstarter Demo
Inside
Dark Souls 3
Sunset Overdrive
Top 5 Games of 2016 SO FAR
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Podcast 461 - The Price is Wrong (Mighty Number 9, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Quantum Break, and more!)

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:00:00 +0000

After a hectic week in Los Angeles, it's great to be back in the Austin recording room to talk about actual games... that are real... and fully playable. We kick things off with a new segment featuring feedback from YOU about last week's podcast! We also have tons of games to talk about now that Mighty Number 9 is finally out and the Summer release lull has sort of kicked in. We talk Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Demo), Trials: Blood Dragon, Quantum Break, and more!

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Community Feedback from Last Week
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Demo)
Mighty Number 9
Trials: Blood Dragon
Quantum Break
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E3 2016: Day 0 (Part 2) Podcast - Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Sony Showcase Reactions

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:05:00 +0000

On our 2nd Podcast of E3 2016, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Sony took to the stage to deliver their 2016 lineups. While Microsoft managed to deliver some good stuff, they ultimately failed to prevent almost everything from leaking prior to the show. Ubisoft delivers a few surprises but remained safe in the end. Luckily, Sony swooped in to deliver one of the strongest E3 Showcases we've ever attended. We cover everything in the last podcast before we take to the show floor today!

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This Week's Discussion Topics:

Microsoft Showcase Reactions
Ubisoft Showcase Reactions
Sony Showcase Reactions
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E3 2016: Day 0 (Part 1) Podcast - EA and Bethesda Showcase Reactions

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:00:00 +0000

E3 hasn't even started yet technically but EA and Bethesda held their annual E3 Showcase's today and despite some bad luck actually attending the event, we had plenty to talk about. We cover everything from EA's lackluster lineup and frustrating refusal to show significant portions of their games to Bethesda's major reboot of the Prey IP and impressive showing of Dishonored 2 gameplay.

Let us know what you thought of their lineups in the comments below and feel free to send us your thoughts on Twitter using #4PNE316 tomorrow during the Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Sony conferences!

E3 Day 0 (Part 1) - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Titanfall 2 Reveal (EA)
Mass Effect Andromeda Footage (EA)
Star Wars Projects (EA)
Quake Champions Announcement (Bethesda)
Elder Scrolls Skyrim Remaster (Bethesda)
Prey Reveal (Bethesda)
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Podcast 460 - Let's Learn Basic Math

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 14:00:00 +0000

We squeeze in one more podcast before we hop a freighter to Los Angeles for the biggest event in gaming! E3 starts next week so of course we talk about all of the announcements and news that inevitably kicks off in the week before the big show. While Mirror's Edge Catalyst is ultimately a disappointment, we are pleasantly surprised by the Remake of Odin Sphere on PS4 and Guilt Gear Xrd: Revelator; two games that serve up glorious visuals and gameplay in equal measure!

Podcast 460 - [download]

This Week's Discussion Topics:

Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir
Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator
Overwatch
Allison Road Cancelled
Pre-E3 News Round Up
and more...

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Podcast 459 - The Southern Humor Show

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Nick is out this week but the crew presses on to discuss their initial thoughts on The Witcher 3's latest expansion, Blood and Wine as well as Krispy's next Metroidvania endeavor, Metroid Prime! Sprinkle a little DOOM, Uncharted 4, and E3 discussion and you've got yourself a Podcast! We also look back fondly on King of the Hill because our Patrons demanded it.

Podcast 459 - [download]

Discussion:

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
Metroid Prime
DOOM
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
E3
GOG Connect
The Suikoden Movement

and more...

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Popcorn Cast - Captain America: Civil War

Mon, 09 May 2016 14:00:00 +0000

We caught the Thursday premiere of Captain America Civil War and... well... we're excited! If you've seen the movie, tune in and prepare yourself for a heavy dose of hype and an informative comparison of the film to it's comic book counterpart!

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Podcast 447 - The Objectively Better Show

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Brad's recent obsession with Street Fighter is to thank for this week's foray into the fighting game scene. We ask the important questions like: "Why does newcomer, Laura, share so many strange similarities with Blanca?" and "Why the hell doesn't Nick know how to do a Hadouken?" Other than the brief returns to Far Cry Primal, The Witness, and even Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD, we also discuss the unfortunate fate of Lionhead Studios following the cancellation of Fable Legends.

Podcast 447 - [download]

Discussion:

Street Fighter V
Far Cry Primal
The Witness
Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD
The Fate of Lionhead Studios
No Man's Sky is Starting to Come Together
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Podcast 446 - The Young Conker Show

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000

After taking the week off to play Board Games, we are back with a bunch of new games to discuss! Brad scratches that tactics itch with Fire Emblem Fates (Birthright) while Nick finished Layers of Fear AND found himself falling in love with Far Cry Primal despite it's admitted short comings. Kris and Chris also manage to do the impossible by making a really strong argument for The Division after playing the recent Beta. On top of all this, Krispy busted out a new, experimental segment that involves the game Geek Out so you won't want to miss this!

Podcast 446 - [download]

Discussion:

Fire Emblem Fates
Far Cry Primal
Layers of Fear
The Division
Young Conker

and more...

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Podcast 422 - The Sex Cops Show

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:00:00 +0000

This week's show is a hurricane of discussion topics ranging from relevant to completely out of left field. Our gaming-centric discussions center around Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Toy Soldiers, and the Resident Evil 2 Remake but we still manage to sneak in some wacky discussions about the nature of online racism and drinking Jessica Alba's bath water. Have an opinion or a thought regarding this week's discussions, share it in the comments below!

Podcast 422 - [download]

Discussion:

Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Toy Soldiers: War Chest
Rocket League and Online Racism
Twitch Plays Dark Souls
Capcom Shuts Down Fan-Made Resident Evil 2 Remake
Patron Q & A

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Podcast 421 - The Premarital Show

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Where do I begin this week? Nolan makes his long awaited return to the show and brings us some tales from New York and some impressions of Guild of Dungeoneering. Brad played through another Soul Reaver game and Nick tackled some classics in the Rare Replay Collection. We also manage to discuss the art of googling pornography, premarital relations, and even the segregation of... socks?

Podcast 421 - [download]

Discussion:

Guild of Dungeoneering
Rare Replay Collection: Perfect Dark
Rare Replay Collection: Jet Force Gemini
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
Konami Sucks
Metal Gear Solid V Demo Impressions
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Podcast 420: The "Disqueet" Show

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:00:00 +0000

We talk about everything from Mission Impossible to King's Quest this week! Brad relives the glory days of Mega Man and of course, we talk at length about all the exciting developments out of Gamescom including Scalebound and Quantum Break gameplay!

Podcast 420 - [download]

Discussion:

Galak-Z
King's Quest
Mega Man (2, X4, and Legends)
Gamescom: Scalebound Gameplay
Gamescom: Quantum Break Gameplay
Gamescom: Crackdown 3 Gameplay
Gamescom: Tomb Raider Gameplay
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Podcast 415 - The F-Bomb Show

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +0000

It's so good to finally be back in the podcast studio talking about one of the biggest games of 2015! Batman Arkham Knight is officially out there and it's surprising us in some pretty exciting ways. Brad also talks about his time with a little game called "Her Story" which puts a unique twist on the detective genre. We also cover some interesting news regarding the development of Uncharted 4 and Kris and Nolan chime in on E3!

Podcast 415 - [download]

Discussion:

Batman Arkham Knight
Her Story
Nolan North talks Uncharted 4 Development Woes
Patreon Questions
and more...

Discussion:

Earthbound Beginnings Announcement
Super Mario Maker
Doom
Dishonored 2
Fallout 4
and more...

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Patron Week Finale: Jurassic World Popcorn Cast!

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000

Patron week has come to an end but we have one last bit of content for you guys! First of all, we cannot thank you guys enough for your dedicated support and enthusiasm, not to mention the new people who felt that supporting us was a noble cause to take on! As promised, you will find below a brand new 4Player Popcorn Cast featuring Nick, Nolan, Kris and Chris talking about one of the biggest, most anticipated films of the Summer: Jurassic World. Give it a listen but beware SPOILERS ABOUND!

Popcorn Cast: Jurassic World - [download]

Discussion:

Dying Light
Saint's Row: Gat Out of Hell
Project S.T.E.A.M.
PAX South Wrap Up
and more...

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4PP 395: The Jam Show

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:12:20 +0000

The first official podcast of 2015 is here... and it's a short one but a good one! Brad takes us back to 2004 to talk about Metroid Prime 2 and Nick finally has a chance to talk about why he actually enjoys Silent Hill Downpour so much! On top of that, the news is jam packed full of Nintendo tidbits including a sparkly New 3DS system which launches in February!

Podcast 395 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/395-01.20.2015.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Silent Hill Downpour
I Am Bread
Nintendo Direct
and more...

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The 2014 Awards Show

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 15:00:00 +0000

This is it. We wrap up 2014 as we always do by selecting our personal winners in a bunch of different categories! See which games left a lasting impression on us and find out which games we feel are deserving of recognition even when they might not have made it onto our personal top 10 lists... which are trickling out this week by the way! So long 2014, it's been fun! Bring on 2015!

The 2014 Awards Show - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/2014_Awards.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 394: The 2015 Preview Show

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 19:00:00 +0000

2015 has finally hit us! As always, we gather to discuss the myriad of titles we know (or hope) will be hitting gaming platforms in the coming year! Because the nature of the industry has been forever changed by the existence of Steam Greenlight and Early Access and because of the increased popularity of Episodic gaming, we decided to do this a little bit differently this year. We all know you love ranked lists so we each put together our 20 most anticipated games of 2015! Think of it as the LONGEST Top 5 podcast ever. We tried to cover as much as possible but if we missed something, drop us a comment down below!

Join us next week for our 2014 Awards Show!

Podcast 394 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/394-01.06.2015.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

The Witcher 3
Bloodborne
The Witness
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
and so much more...

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4PP 376: The New Worst Show

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Back to business! Nick is back from PAX Prime with Hands on Impressions of games like The Evil Within and Bloodborne! Brad played Phantasmagoria and Nintendo just CAN'T come up with good names for their hardware... they just can't...

Podcast 376 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/376-09.02.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Bloodborne
The Evil Within
Phantasmagoria
Policenauts
The New 3DS
Resident Evil Revelations 2 Announced
and more...

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4PP 368: The Pop Quiz Show

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:00:00 +0000

This week is all about throwbacks. We chow down on some not-so-savory jelly beans courtesy of a community member (BlueJay) who was in town for RTX and our chatter of the week devolves into another, over-the-top incest story that has us rolling. Nick played a little Valiant Hearts and Brad praises Divinity Original Sin... a game he has put 30+ hours into in the past week.

Podcast 368 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/368-07.08.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Valiant Hearts
Divinity: Original Sins
Shovel Knight
Crypt of the Necrodancer
Guacamelee!
and more...

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4PP 367: The Rude French Waiter Show

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Nolan returns from his month in Europe with tales of foreign customs and rude french waiters who deny him his highly anticipated pasta dinner! In gaming related news, we talk Shovel Knight, Crypt of the Necrodancer, Murdered: Soul Suspect, and more!

Podcast 367 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/367-07.01.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Watch Dogs Wrap Up
Shovel Knight
Crypt of the Necrodancer
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Murdered: Soul Suspect
and more...

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4PP 366: The Bribing Brad Show

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000

We have a couple months of downtime (READ: time to play catch up) before the dreaded "FUCKTOBER" hits so we mix up the formula a little this week. We kick things off with a little film talk since we all saw a movie over the weekend and we shamefully list all of the games we purchased during the current Steam sale. The E3 footage we saw of Metal Gear Solid V is public now so we tie that into a discussion about Peace Walker and Chris and Nick do their best to bribe Brad to play Splinter Cell Blacklist (WHICH IS AWESOME AND ALL OF YOU SHOULD PLAY IT).

Podcast 366 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/366-06.24.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

4Player Film talk!
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Watch Dogs
Steam Sale!
The return of Community!
and more...

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Discussion:

Diablo 3
Mount & Blade
Dark Souls 2
FTL: Advanced Edition
The Witcher 2
and more...

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4PP 357: The Blue Jeans and Red Shirt Show

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 01:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of the 4Pewdie Podcast. The podcast completely dedicated to all Pewdie Pie, all the time. APRIL FOOLS. HAHA, I bet we had you going there for a second. Brad and Nick hash out there feelings about Infamous: Second Son and Nolan expresses his love for Yoshi's New Island. On top of that, Two Assassin's Creed games are launching this year and Brad couldn't be happier. Lastly, learn way more about the guys and their tastes in women in the second segment. Oh yeah... We are giving away a 3-Day Badge to PAX East and the contest ends tomorrow at noon! Click the link below for details!

Podcast 357 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/357-04.01.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Yoshi's New Island
Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea (Episode 2)
Infamous: Second Son
Dark Souls 2
Two Assassin's Creed Games Launching in 2014
and more...

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4PP 356: The 'Meat Bird' Show

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Some of you might be wondering what a "Meat Bird" is. Well, you will just have to listen to find out. Honestly though, its probably exactly what you think it is. Anyways... VIDEO GAMES! Get ready for hefty conversation about Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and the PS4's first major exclusive, Infamous: Second Son! Chris Davis talks about the final piece of Bioshock Infinite DLC and we cry for John Carmack, who now works for Facebook... somehow.

Podcast 356 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/356-03.25.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Infamous: Second Son
Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea (Episode 2)
Facebook Buys Oculus Rift
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4PP 355: The "Air Force One" Show

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 18:30:00 +0000

This week's podcast is a tribute to one of the greatest action films of ALL TIME, Air Force One... We also talk about Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes because that is a thing and it is out. The group nerds out and falls into a deep conversation about the beauty of Dark Souls 2 and of course, Brad's dreams (kind of) come true when Koji Igarashi decides to leave Konami in the interest of "making the games he wants to make."

Podcast 355 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/355-03.18.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Dark Souls 2
Koji Igarashi Leaves Konami
and more...

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4PP 354: The "Blues Brothers" Show

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:30:00 +0000

We talk more in depth about South Park: The Stick of Truth and Dark Souls 2 this week but expect more in the weeks to come. In a rather shocking turn of events, Jack Tretton has stepped down within SCEA which has us all speculating and Amy Hennig's departure from Naughty Dog has us both nervous about the future of the Uncharted franchise and excited for whoever scoops her up!

Big thanks to community member, Scrawny_Flannel_Man for sending us these sweet harmonicas! It is clear pretty quick that we are not blues musicians and for that I am sorry.

Podcast 354 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/354-03.11.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Southpark: The Stick of Truth
Dark Souls 2
The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Episode 2
Amy Hennig Departs Naughty Dog
Jack Tretton Departs SCEA
and more...

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4PP 353: The Castlevania City Show

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Prepare yourselves for a impressions-heavy show this week. South Park: The Stick of Truth is finally upon us and Nolan couldn't be happier. We have some more impressions of Thief and Brad unloads on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. Krispy also snagged himself an early copy of Dark Souls 2 and shares his initial impressions. Not to spoil anything but... it's hard. Batman steals the spotlight in the 2nd segment now that Rocksteady has unveiled their new project, Batman: Arkham Knight! Share your thoughts about the games and discussion topics featured on this week's podcast! We want to know what you think!

Podcast 353 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/353-03.04.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Southpark: The Stick of Truth
Thief
Dark Souls 2
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze
Batman: Arkham Knight Announcement
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4PP 352: The Space Fellatio Show

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Mike Pittman finally returns to the podcast and as expected, musical shenanigans are abound. We open the show with a special, fan-made remix of our Dark Souls rap from a few weeks back and Mike and Krispy open up the 2nd segment with an impromptu musical number! Of course, we also have plenty of games to talk about such as the new Strider game from Double Helix (now owned by Amazon), Earth Defense Force 2025, and of course, the new Thief reboot! Share your thoughts about the games and discussion topics featured on this week's podcast! We want to know what you think!

**Special Thanks to @erandihuipe for the lovely remix of our Dark Souls Rap! If anyone else wants to take a stab at producing these kinds of remixes based on Podcast discussions, I will happily consider using them on future episodes!

4PP 346: 2013 Awards Show

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000

2013 was an insane year for gaming. Whether it was the crazy good storytelling of The Last of Us or the hilariously effective commentary offered by The Stanley Parable, there was no shortage of unique and exhilerating experiences to be had. We reflect on the year and talk about the games that stood out to us the most. If you like the show, please spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, etc!

Podcast 346 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/346-01.14.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Categories:
Best Looking Game
Best World/Universe
Best Boss Fight
Best New Character
Best Debut
Best Storytelling
Most Innovative Developer
Best Soundtrack
Best Downloadable Game
Best Multiplayer Experience
Biggest Surprise
Best DLC
Biggest Disappointment
Best Game from Another Year
Best Game that Nobody Played
Trust Fall Award
Worst Game that Everybody Played
Biggest Regret
Number 11 Award

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4PP 345: The 2014 Preview Extravaganza

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first podcast of 2014! It's been a great year but it is time to look ahead at what is to come. Get out a pen and paper and get ready to write because we are bringing you THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE 2014 PREVIEW you will find! We cover everything from platform exclusives to multiplatform titles to exciting indie projects that are currently slated for release in 2014! Also, be sure to join us next week as we put a bow on 2013 with our annual Awards Podcast! If you like the show, please spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, etc!

Podcast 345 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/345-01.07.2014.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Infamous Second Son
The Last Guardian
Dragon Age 3: Inquisition
Dark Souls 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
... and ALOT More!

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NEW RELEASE TUESDAY: 4Player Plays 'Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know'
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Spoilercast: Device 6

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Haven't heard of Device 6? Not surprising. Sit back and let Jeff, Soha, and company take you for an audible journey. Much like 'Year Walk', Device 6 breaks convention in some exciting ways and gives you sometime unique and exciting to play on your mobile device!

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[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/spoilercast/device6.mp3[/podcast]

Subscriber Podcast 7 - Bigbazz / Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Bigbazz, our Subscriber of the Month in July, joins Brad and Chrissy D to discuss his game of choice, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway. Perhaps a game franchise that has been long overshadowed by industry giants Call of Duty but this game in particular did some interesting things with the formula and has earned the respect of many since it's release.

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PAX Prime 2013: Day 4 Podcast

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000

PAX Prime 2013 is over but there is still more to talk about. We took a look at Assassin's Creed 4, Watch Dogs, and a real tear-jerker of an indie game (That Dragon, Cancer)... literally... GROWN ASS MEN weeping in a crowded expo hall. Of course, Camdrome makes an appearance as well. So long Seattle. Until next year.

PAX Prime 2013: Day 4 [Download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/paxprime13-day4.mp3[/podcast]

PAX Prime 2013: Day 3 Podcast

Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000

PAX Prime 2013 continues! We collaborate for a rendition of Aerosmith's classic track from Armageddon, discuss The Wolf Among Us, Batman Arkham Origins, Incognita, and have our first run in with a little thing called "Camdrome".

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[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/paxprime13-day3.mp3[/podcast]

PAX Prime 2013: Day 1 & 2 Podcast

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The first 2 days of PAX Prime are over and we played some games! We got some hands-on time with Titanfall, Dying Light, The Wonderful 101, and more! It's a big event as always and it's great to be back in Seattle! Enjoy!

PAX Prime 2013: Day 1 & 2 [Download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/paxprime13-day1-2.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 330: Podcast, Starring Ben Affleck as Batman

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Ben Affleck is the new Batman. Sounds like something that you would see in a Saints Row game doesn't it? But it is real. I'm sorry... what were we talking about again? Oh yeah. Video Games!

Podcast 330 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/330-08.27.2013.mp3[/podcast]

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Saints Row 4
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Splinter Cell Blacklist
... and More!

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4PP 329: The Simmer Down Show

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Carlos joins the crew this week and cranks the intensity to 11! Have you heard of a little game called 'Gone Home'? Well if you haven't, pay close attention because the game is pretty great. We talk the new Dishonored DLC (Brigmore Witches), Brothers, and even some XCOM (The Bureau). Oh yeah... the PS4 has a release date and a bunch of new games that you should be excited about! Can you dig it?

Podcast 329 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/329-08.20.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches DLC
Gone Home
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Sony Gamescom Conference
PS4 Release Date
... and More!

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Dinnertime Podcast (08/06/13) - Maggots, Juggalos, and Alcoholics! Oh My!

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Nick, Kris, and Joel dine at "Souper Salad", a lovely dining establishment that specializes in Soup... and Salads. They discuss Nick's latest music indulgences, Steel Battalion, PAX Prime, and stupid people.

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Dinnertime Podcast (08/06/13) - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT080613-AN3R.mp3[/podcast]

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 49 - "Mel Gibson's Racial Ejaculate"

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:41:56 +0000

CTT! This week Bob has a surprise, Joseph goes to a Unicorn themed Kink party, the guys play Rise of the Triad, Bob won't let his girlfriend buy a Pirate Ship lamp, Bob let's Joseph -who doesn't like Twin Peaks- know that Deadly Premonition is really just Twin Peaks, Chris talks QuakeCon's Wolfentstein The New Order, and Mel Gibson hates the Jews and black people!

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4PP 328: Don't S*** Your Podcast

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Games have begun to trickle out as the heavy release season starts to pick up momentum. The guys discuss their impressions of Tales of Xilia, Dragon's Crown, Brothers, and a quirky little game called Papers Please. We also get some fun news regarding the imminent release of the Xbox One and PS4 and we come dangerously close to making sexist comments for the whole world to hear... but we didn't.

Podcast 328 - [download]

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Discussion:

Tales of Xilia
Papers Please
Dragon's Crown
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Xbox One Policy Reversal Continues
PS4 Release Date Rumors
Assassin's Creed 4 Gameplay Demonstration Impressions
... and More!

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Subscriber Podcast 6 - Burnzie79 / Eternal Darkness

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 18:28:12 +0000

Burnzie79, our Subscriber of the Month in June, joins Brad and Carlos to discuss his game of choice, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem. This game is often touted as one of the big standout titles on the Nintendo Gamecube and will likely be remembered as Silicon Knight's biggest accomplishment. Let's take a trip down memory lane!

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Quake Con 2013 Podcast - Part 2

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000

With Quake Con behind them, Team Chris sit down to have some dinner at a little diner in Waco Texas and discuss the days festivities. Find out what they thought of the live demo of Shinji Mikami's 'The Evil Within', Elder Scrolls Online, Wolfenstein, and more! Did I mention that there are rolls?

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Quake Con 2013 Podcast - Part 1

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:00:00 +0000

We sent Team Chris across the country (READ: across the state) to check out Quake Con this year. To our delight, the team delivered an impressive round of content which we have split into 2 parts. Take a journey with Chris and Kris as they drive towards Dallas and deliver their opening thoughts. Get ready for some pretty great discussions involving some of the heavy hitting games that they are mere hours away from seeing including the new Dishonored DLC, The Evil Within, and Wolfenstein! Tune in tomorrow for Part 2!

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[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/QuakeCon2013-Part1.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 327: The Doom (Show)

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:09:02 +0000

Let me start by saying it's good to be back... and Chris Davis is the BEST. For the first time in weeks, there is an abundance of gaming discussion to be had. We break open Pikmin 3 and deliver some brief impressions of games that Team Chris saw at Quake Con last week including Wolfenstein, Elder Scrolls Online, and the Evil Within. We start a game involving the title of the next entry in the Doom franchise that is likely to continue for weeks and Chris Davis reveals his sinister side in the 4Player Minute. Get ready guys because video games are BACK! (Whatever that means...)

Podcast 327 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/327-08.06.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Pikmin 3 (Doom 3)
Mega Man X (Mega Doom X)
Wolfenstein: The New Order (Wolfenstein: The New Doom)
Elder Scrolls Online (Doom Scrolls Online)
The Evil Within (The Doom Within)
Dragon Age 3 Inquisition Details (Dragon Doom 3)
The Betrayer Announced (The Doom...er)
Chris Davis is a TRUE FRIEND (Chris Davis is a Doom-hole)
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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 48 - "Hideo Kojima: Toe Sucker Extraordinaire"

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:20:39 +0000

This week Joseph doesn't like gadgets in Splinter Cell, Hideo Kojima sucks the toes of MGS players, Chris plays the Metro Last Light DLC, we decide it's easier to just shoot all the survivors in State of Decay, Bob becomes Edward 40-Hands and Joseph decrees we should just stop talking about Gearbox.

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4PP 326: The No Nick Show

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:57:13 +0000

Sorry for the delay folks but this is what happens when I miss a show... Just kidding... kind of. I did what I could with the audio levels but it was hit or miss this week. Anyways, Mike sits in this week and Nolan takes over hosting duties in my absense. They talk about games featuring giant robots and monsters after Brad appropriately fell in love with Pacific Rim. I'll be back next week.... I promise.

Love,

Nick

Podcast 326 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/326-07.30.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Robot Alchemic Drive
War of the Monsters
Rogue Legacy
Xbox One Indie Development
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4PP 325: The Daredevil Love Show

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0000

It seems obvious I know but Daredevil is clearly the more intriguing super hero. Am I right? We spend a shocking amount of time this week discussing super heroes. Everything from the newly announced Superman/Batman crossover film, Kris's return to Arkham City, and of course a silly debate over which red-suited wonder is more awesome (ANSWER: Daredevil). We also revisit the Assassin's Creed 4 demo from E3 and walk a fine line between comedy and offensive stories about Twerking and the new Royal Baby (not related).

Podcast 325 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/325-07.23.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Deadlight
Ni No Kuni
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Assassin's Creed 4 E3 Demo
Batman Arkham City
Daredevil Vs. The Flash
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Dinnertime Podcast (07/16/13) - Pacific Rim, Raw Meat, and the Steam Summer Sale

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:30:00 +0000

The Dinnertime podcast is back! This podcast will feature casual conversations between members of the 4Player Staff (and the occassional friend of the show). This week, Kris, Nick, and Nolan sit down to eat with Joel, a good friend of the podcast. We talk Pacific Rim, undercooked meat, and the Steam Summer sale... among other things.

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4PP 324: The Lame Vampire Show

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0000

We are in the middle of the summer drought but the heavens parted and Valve dropped a Steam bomb on us! We talk about some oldies but goodies such as Hotline Miami and Prop Hunt as well the bevy of other great deals that are available on this year's Steam Summer Sale. Nick returns to Ni No Kuni, Kris played a terrible game about 30 year old Vampires, and Nintendo is in some hot water thanks to their mishandling of the WiiU launch.

Podcast 324 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/324-07.16.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Prop Hunt
Dark
Hotline Miami
Bleed
Ni No Kuni
Nintendo WiiU Sales Numbers
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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 47 - "Rise of the Midget Wrestling"

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:31:28 +0000

Monsters and midgets are in the spotlight this week. We talk about Pacific Rim, a Rampage reboot, George talks World of Goo, Joseph wants to play Euro Truck Simulator 2 drunk and we interview Dave Oshry, Marketing Manager for Rise of the Triad, who tells us about arm wrestling a midget in a Mexican whore-house to bring a PC to a developer!

W/ Special Guest: Dave Oshry - Marketing Manager for the Rise of the Triad reboot.

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Spoilercast: The Last of Us

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:08:00 +0000

The Last of Us was a long and arduous journey for anyone who took the time to play it. It is an experience that is largely unrivaled thanks to the masterful team at Naughty Dog. We sit down to say the things we wanted to say on the main podcast but couldn't...

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Subscriber Podcast 5 - FlapandGuido / Deus Ex

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:28:35 +0000

After the insanity that was June, we are back on track with the Subscriber podcasts! Thanks for your patience! Our Subscriber of the Month in May was FlapandGuido and his game of choice was the original Deus Ex! Zack and Carlos join Brad to discuss this classic and talk about the legacy that it left and the doors that it left open for future iterations.

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4PP 323: The IP'ness Show

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:49:40 +0000

It's a sad time for the game industry this week following the tragic passing Ryan Davis, the beloved host of the Giant Bombcast and all around great human being. We kick the show off with a shot and pour one out for our fallen traveller. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues.

With that said, the show must go on! We revisit a few games this week in the first segment such as Guacamelee, Remember Me, and State of Decay. Stick around for the second segment to hear our in-depth breakdown of the new Grand Theft Auto V trailer. Peace everyone.

Podcast 323 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/323-07.09.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

The Passing of Ryan Davis (1979 - 2013)
Grand Theft Auto V Trailer Breakdown
Rogue Legacy
Remember Me
Deadpool
Don't Starve
State of Decay
and more!

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 46 - "Dr. Piss Will Never Get Old, and He'll Never Die"

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:07:25 +0000

Did you know that Ernie Hudson is the best actor there ever was? That the yellow knight at Medieval Times is actually Dr. Piss? Or that the movie Cocoon is really about old man erections? Well it's all true! Find out the truth during this weeks Cocktail Time! We also talk about Rogue Legacy, the sex cards in Witcher 1, Eve Online and so, so much more!

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 45 - "Bob is Angry at The Cloud"

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:51:24 +0000

This week Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis are BACK! They talk about The Last of us, Bob's take on E3 2013, Chris Davis announces that he is back on the Xbox One train, and Bob explains the mysteries of the cloud!

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Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:28:51 +0000

It's our last show before we fly off to LA for E3 2013! We spend some time talking about a few big Indie games that made a splash this week including The Swapper, Thomas was Alone, and Gunpoint. In the second segment, our E3 discussion covers everything that we know to be at the show as well as predictions of projects that are rumored to be announced.

Podcast 319 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/319-06.04.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

The Swapper
Thomas Was Alone
Gunpoint
Prey 2 Rumors
E3 Predictions
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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 44 - "What's Inside Peter Molyneux's Panties? "

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:53:19 +0000

This week Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis talk about the 4Player Community Multiplayer Night, Resident Evil: Revelations, Peter Molyneux's penchant for womens underwear, their E3 predictions and more!!

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4PP 318: The Dude Sex Show

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:14:02 +0000

Carlos joins the group this week but he wears a mask because he claims his opinions are too controversial. Get this... are you ready? FUSE is better than Bioshock Infinite! We also continue our discussion of the original Deus Ex, Call of Juarez Gunslinger, and a sweet new indie game called Crypt of the Necodancer!

Podcast 318 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/318-05.29.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Deus Ex
Fuse
Crypt of the Necrodancer
Call of Juarez Gunslinger
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Techland Announces Dying Light
Go to E3 at Best Buy
Curiosity is concluded and your world is changed forever...
and more!

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 43 - "Our God is a Drunken God"

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:56:24 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

It's a special Memorial Day show. Bob pulls out the Cisco and Joseph finds Budweiser mixed with clam juice. Joseph talks about his best friend driving drunk to his own wedding, Microsofts XBox One Reveal, Resident Evil: Revelations, God as a drunken abuser, and Planetside 2...again!

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 42 - "You're Filthy With Aluminum"

Mon, 27 May 2013 20:08:21 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis can finally talk about Metro: Last Light, Mob of the Dead, Joseph has sucked Bob into his Planetside 2 obsession, Champions of Norrath (ps2), the guys play a suggestive scene from Metro: Last Light which features Brad and Nick!

With Special Guest: Archcraig - Leader and Founder of TR Outfit Execution on the Connery server

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4PP 317: The Can of Worms Show

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Mike makes his triumphant return and finally has a chance to spill his guts about Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Nick shares his thoughts on Metro Last Light and Brad regales us with a story of his trip to Universal Studios. Of course, we can't help but talk at length about Microsoft's big announcement this week. The next generation of gaming is officially out in the open for everyone to see and judge profusely. Join us!

Podcast 317 - [download]

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Discussion:

Metro Last Light
Deus Ex
Dragons Dogma: Dark Arisen
Final Fantasy Tactics 1.3
Xbox One
EA Cancels Online Pass Program
Microsoft Announces Xbox One
Remedy Announces Quantum Break

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Subscriber Podcast 4 - Goldenllama / Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:50:05 +0000

Goldenllama (Now affectionately known as Llama), our Subscriber of the Month for April, sat down to talk about Transformers: Fall of Cybertron with Brad and Joseph. A rather inspired choice to be honest and one that didn't get a lot of coverage from us when it initially launched. Tune in and find out why this is a game that you may want to go back and try.

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 41 - "The Great BJ (Blazkowicz)"

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:39 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ, Jeff Demelo and Chris Davis can't talk about Metro: Last Light yet! (This show was recorded before the embargo was up). But they still talk about Star Command, the destruction of the Samus' character, Wolfenstein 3D, Bob switching bodies and lives with his brother, the Shadow Warrior reboot, The Stomping Land, iOS game 'The Sandbox', Transformers and MORE!!

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4PP 316: The Brad is Tired Show

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

It's been a big week for the gaming industry! Bethesda announced a new, next-gen, entry in the Wolfenstein franchise, Disney gave EA the keys to the Star Wars castle, and Eternal Darkness might be getting a sequel (READ: Spiritual Successor). We finally remember to talk about The Bureau: XCOM Declassified as well. Of course, we have also been playing tons of games! This shit is rad!

**Please excuse the temporary inconsistency of audio quality. We have introduced a new setup in our recording room and we are still experimenting to find the proper mic setup. We will be continuing to add new furniture and equipment in the coming weeks until its perfect. Please leave any feedback or suggestions in the comments below!**

Podcast 316 - [download]

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Discussion:

The Legend of Zelda
Metroid Prime
Receiver
Legend of Dungeon
Morbus Mod
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
2K Unveils 'The Bureau: XCOM Declassified'
EA Secures exclusive publishing rights for Star Wars
Call fo Duty Ghosts is Announced
Bethesda Announces 'Wolfenstein: A New Order'
Shadows of the Eternal Announced (Crowdfunding link below)

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 40 - "The Narcissistic Tendencies of Kevin Costner"

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:01:18 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis are hipsters and talk about beard fucking, the certification process of Planetside 2, Telltale Games' Poker Night 2, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, the poor questioning in L.A. Noire, the Minerva Metastatis mod for Source, and how Kevin Costner is probably a terrible person.

In hour 2 Mo from Gamesbymo stops by the show to talk about A.N.N.E.!

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 39 - "Randy Pitchfords Cum-Stained Jeans"

Mon, 06 May 2013 01:14:58 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis talk about Dead Island: Riptide, the Dishonored DLC, Timber and Stone, Red Dead Redemption, Gearbox obtaining the Homeworld IP, Kinectimals, Joseph playing Alpha Centuri while on acid and so much more!! Get in there and listen before something horrible happens to your colon!

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4PP 315: The No Bureau Show

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Chrissy D. comes around from behind the camera this week to join the discussion! Brad explains the wacky and hilarious Surgeon Simulator while Nick spins a tale of desperation from his time spent with Metroid Prime; a game he is now in love with. We talk Nintendo, E3, and Grand Theft Auto V as well but this show will sadly be remembered as the show in which everyone forgot to talk about The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. Seriously... how the hell did we forget to talk about this game? It looks great. Oh well, there is always next week!

Podcast 315 - [download]

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Discussion:

Surgeon Simulator 2013
Metroid Prime
Gears of War Judgement
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Grand Theft Auto V

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 38 - "Alpaca Dating Sims and Dinosaurs With Disabilities"

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:05:57 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

(In the interest of time we've decided to push out the audio for CTT first with video coming later)

This week we have Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis sitting down to talk about all the best things in the world! Joseph explains his method for ordering pizza and drinking too many Rasputin's, Chris drinks bacon soda, the guys talk about Papers Please, Joseph finally finishes Phantasmagoria 2, talks about playing State of Decay at Undead Labs, and also talks about his time playing Jurrassic Heart (the Dinosaur dating sim). The guys then find an Alpaca Dating Sim. In his attempt to catch up with every gamer in the world, Bob plays a bunch of Skyrim...OMG AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

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4PP 314: The Awkward Ed Boon Show

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Want to hear an awkward story about Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon? Thought so. We talk about the recent release of Injustice: Gods Among Us, the first substantial piece of Dishonored DLC (Knife of Dunwall), and pick apart the new licensed Star Trek game. Of course, in the news, there is plenty of discussion to be had thanks to a jam packed Nintendo Direct conference and the unveiling of Shinji Mikami's next project The Evil Within.

Podcast 314 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/314-04.23.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Injustice: Gods Among Us
Guacamelee!
Gothic 2
Legend of Dungeon
Star Trek
Dishonored: Knife of Dunwall DLC

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4PP 313: The Space Cattle Show

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

The latest game from Drinkbox Studios, Guacamelee!, is a charming Metroidvania style game that is certain to charm the pants off of fans of the genre. Nick sounds off with intial impressions of his first time playing Metroid Prime and Nolan shares his impressions of Legend of Dungeon. We also try to rationalize the teasers from Bethesda to no avail... somehow, we are sure this game is Prey 2.

Podcast 313 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/313-04.16.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Guacamelee!
Metroid Prime
Battleblock Theater
Evoland
Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
System Shock 2

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Subscriber Podcast 3 - RangerXT / Bioshock

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Our latest Subscriber of the Month, RangerXT, chose the original Bioshock this month; a game that is fun to talk about but also incredibly relevant given the the recent release of Bioshock Infinite. We also somehow manage to sprinkle in some discussion of Resident Evil 4, his other top pick for the month. Enjoy! Every month, we will choose a new subscriber of the month and allow them to choose which game we play for this podcast! Subscribing is easy and helps us to continue doing what we do!

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Spoilercast: Year Walk

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:14:34 +0000

Jeff gathers seven - yup, SEVEN! - staff/community members in attempt to start "The Cult of Year Walk." This wonderful game gets discussed, in mind-twisting detail here, so take a listen if you've played through. If you've yet to play Year Walk, I suggest you do so by clicking here. Don't forget to grab the free companion here, and read it before strapping on headphones, cuddling up under blankets, turning down the lights, and taking your walk.

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[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/spoilercast/yearwalk.mp3[/podcast]

Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 37 - "My Soda Drinker Bro"

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:59:41 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

(In the interest of time we've decided to push out the audio for CTT first with video coming later)

This week Joseph, Chris watch in horror as Bob eats chees & bacon flavored crickets, and then to cleanse that horrific taste, talk up Bioshock Infinite! In hour two CTT welcomes special guest Will Brierly, creator of Soda Drinker Pro and Bob talks about his 'experience' with Micheal Jacson the Experience for Kinect and the glory that is Moonraker! Joseph finishes up with describing the final puzzle of Phantasmagoria 2.

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4PP 312: The Voxophone Show

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Nolan is addicted. Addicted to a drug called Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT for short). Batman is set to make another big splash later this year on both consoles and handhelds and Far Cry 3 is having an identity crisis (in a good way). If you have finished Bioshock Infinite, stick around for the 3rd segment in which we have a spoilerific discussion of the games ending. But lets face it, if Bioshock taught us anything, its that you are going to listen... even if you don't.

Podcast 312 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/312-04.09.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Battleblock Theater
Evoland
Trouble in Terrorist Town
Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
Bioshock Infinite (Spoiler Cast Starts at 2:10:30)
Batman Arkham Origins/Blackgate Announcement
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon
Lucas Arts Closure

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Spoilercast: Bioshock Infinite

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:29:56 +0000

Jeff sits down with some lovely members of the 4PN staff and community to discuss reactions to the shocking narrative of Bioshock Infinite. Needless to say but if you have not yet completed Bioshock Infinite, I would avoid this podcast until you have.

**Want to hear what Nick, Brad, Nolan, and Kris had to say? Tune in tonight to the live recording of 4Player Podcast episode 312 for a special spoilery discussion of Bioshock Infinite at the end! Pre-Show starts at 7:30PM (CST)

Spoilercast: Bioshock Infinite [Download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/spoilercast/bioshock_infinite.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 311: The Haterade Show

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Brace yourself folks, we are back from PAX and ready to talk about games! With that said, prepare for an onslaught of criticism for your beloved Bioshock Infinite! We love the game but we don't pull any punches when it comes to pointing out it's flaws. Grab yourself a nice cold glass of haterade and join us in this bukkake of hate.

Podcast 311 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/311-04.02.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
Thief 2
Bioshock Infinite
Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain Announcement

Link Dump:

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Win your very own copy of this terrible game (Bioshock Infinite)

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 36 - "Cancer Cocktails On the Starlight Express"

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:29:53 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph, Bob and Chris talk about putting Bob into a 55 gallon drum of Nair, the new Community Hub at 4PlayerNetwork.com, the Wii-U's poor sales, Chris played a ZombieU drinking game, Joseph talks about getting food poisoning while playing Mass Effect 2, the Starlight Express Rollerskating show, Bob loves Dishonored and his cancer powder and we convince him to eventually make a cocktail out of it! This show is just filled with bits of sick!

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-36.mp3[/podcast]

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Subscriber Podcast 2 - RebornRevolution / Crash Bandicoot Warped

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 02:26:07 +0000

For our second Subscriber Podcast, we delve into the PS1 era to discuss Crash Bandicoot Warped! RebornRevolution joins Brad and GreyFox to discuss why she picked the game and share her thoughts on this oldie. Every month, we will choose a new subscriber of the month and allow them to choose which game we play for this podcast! Subscribing is easy and helps us to continue doing what we do!

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[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/subscriber/SOM2-feb2013.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 309: The Open Window Show

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Tomb Raider is upon us and we talk at length about why we think the game came CLOSE to being one of the generations best third-person action games. Of course, that also begs the question of how does this impact the future of the Tomb Raider franchise? We also give hands-on impressions of The Last of Us and (attempt to) school Brad on the science behind Echolocation.

Podcast 309 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/309-03.12.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Tomb Raider
DmC: Vergil's Downfall DLC
The Last of Us
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Sim City 5 Debacle

Link Dump:

PAX East Community Forum Thread
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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 35 - "The Toothless Fairy"

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:33:12 +0000

(Sorry about the audio in this podcast. We had to pull it from a different source than usual so it's not nearly as clear as normal.)

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph, Bob and Chris are here to talk about vidja gamez! This week we talk about our time with State of Decay, Joseph talks about The Toothless Fairy who was going through his garbage, Lands of Lore, the story of Gearbox and Aliens: Colonial Marines continues to evolve, the Occulus Rift gets discussed, we start discussing PAX East plans, Joseph insists that Crysis 3 doesn't need the suit and more!

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-35.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 308: The Black Flag Show

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

It's another big week in the world of video games. Just 4 months following the release of Assassin's Creed 3, Ubisoft has unveiled the next numbered installment in the franchise and it's a doozy. Thief 4 finally came out from behind the curtain and rumors are circulating that Dead Space 3 underperformed and closed the casket on the future of the franchise.

Podcast 308 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/308-03.05.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Tomb Raider
Castlevania Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Announcement
Thief 4
Dead Space 4 Cancellation Rumor

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PAX East Community Forum Thread
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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 34 - "Carlos' Alien Aftermath"

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:09:16 +0000

Unfortunately Twitch.TV ate the live show of Ep. 34 so this week you'll have to do with the audio only version. Sowy. :(

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph, Bob and Chris bring on Carlos 'The Stout' to talk about Aliens: Colonial Marines and how it's been a disaster for both 20th Century Fox and Gearbox Software. Bob uses his development exerience to deduce how things probably went down and Joseph continues his #HEwasright campaign. It also gets out that Carlos has played through the game four times in a week.

We also go over the announcement of the PS4!

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-34.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 307: Here's the Thing...

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000

We don't have much time with Mike this week but he comes on to talk about Vanquish, the PS4 announcement, and the unveiling of Capcom's tech demo for "Deep Down"; a game that seems strikingly similar to Dragon's Dogma. We talk about two games featuring dudes in crazy suits as well as all of the new games and announcements that were made at the Sony press conference last week. It's gettin real folks!

Podcast 307 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/307-02.26.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Vanquish
Crysis 3
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Playstation 4 Announcement
Superman!

Link Dump:

PAX East Community Forum Thread
Help Support 4Player Network by Subscribing
Vote for "Your Way Bradturday"
Submit a Viewer Question for Next Week's Podcast
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MikeHidalgoPittman.com - Download EP (ft. Dark Soul)
Chatter of the Week - To be considered for Chatter of the Week, please email NolanHedstrom@4playernetwork.com. Include "Chatter of the Week" in the subject line and include your Top 5 games of all time, your greatest gaming achievement, and your shameful secret.

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 33 - "Aliens: Monster Energy Drink Marines"

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:44:59 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

In this episode the guys talk about Dead Space 3, and the coming trainwreck that would soon be Aliens: Colonial Marines. That's right...this is the show where Christ prophesied what would then come to pass. And the guys realize that Monster Energy Drink armor is actually a real thing that was really happening.

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-33.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 306: The Show with No Content

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:35:25 +0000

For a show in which we didn't think there was much to cover, we sure did talk a lot! This week, we wrap up the Dead Space 3 conversation and continue our praise for Fire Emblem Awakening. We cover all of the ridiculous controversies surrounding the disappointing release of Aliens Colonial Marines and of course the announcement of Bungie's new console shooter, Destiny. Oh yeah, we bring back Chatter of the Week! Enjoy!

Podcast 306 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/306-02.19.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Dead Space 3
Fire Emblem Awakening
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Tomb Raider Anniversary
Aliens Colonial Marines Controversy
Bungie Announces Destiny

Link Dump:

Help Support 4Player Network by Subscribing
Vote for "Your Way Bradturday"
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4PP 305: The "Who Gives a S***?" Show

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:34:03 +0000

Dead Space 3 and Fire Emblem help us to remember why we play video games but seriously... WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO ALIENS COLONIAL MARINES!? Carlos joins us in the second half of the show this week to try and answer that question and the answers may surprise you.

Podcast 305 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/305-02.12.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Dead Space 3
Fire Emblem Awakening
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection)
Aliens Colonial Marines
New Batman Arkham Game Coming in 2013
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Announcement
Rayman Legends Delayed

Link Dump:

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 32 - "Porn of the Founding Fathers"

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:45:51 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This show took place during the Superbowl...which we have absolutely no interest in! Chris drinks Chocalate milk and plays Crysis 3, Joseph talks about Bob's facebook photos and can't wait for the BF3 dirtbikes. Bob is still playing Dragon's Dogma 2 but Chris hates fantasy so the guys pretend that Dragon's Dogma is a sci-fi game in order to keep him interested. Joseph also goes through the Metal Gear Revengeance demo and the changes made to Planetside in the latest update. Finally the guys discuss what might have been the first porn in America. (4PN is not a porn site)

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-32.mp3[/podcast]

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Subscriber Podcast 1 - Mr. Oblivion / Phantom Dust

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:41:11 +0000

Allow me to introduce our first ever Subscriber of the Month podcast! Mr. Oblivion joins Brad, Nolan, and Joseph to discuss Phantom Dust, a third person action game from Microsoft Game Studios. Every month, we will choose a new subscriber of the month and allow them to choose which game we play for this podcast! Subscribing is easy and helps us to continue doing what we do!

[Download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/subscriber/SOM1-Jan2013.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 304: The Wub Wub Show

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The magnificent Chris Davis comes around from behind the camera this week to join us in the disussion! We talk Dead Space 2 in prep for next week's Dead Space 3 conversation and Brad introduces us to an interesting PC puzzler called Antichamber. Kris drops some praise on The Cave, the latest from the mind of Ron Gilbert, and we comment on the recent announcement of the Witcher 3 and the rumored return of Prey 2 in the second segment! Take your pants off and pop in those ear buds folks... VIDEO GAMES.

Podcast 304 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/304-02.05.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Dead Space 2
The Cave
Antichamber
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Announcement
Prey 2 Teaser Site
Learn what it means to be "Jeff Greened"

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Hilarious Jeff Green Interview - (Briefly mentioned on the podcast)
Vote for "Your Way Bradturday"

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 31 - "Team Sparkle Fu*k"

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:52:03 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Cocktail TIME!!!!!! This week Joseph sits down with Bob Webb and Jeff Demalo to talk about the THQ auction, Vagina-helmets in Skyrim, genitalia with teeth, what if your penis could talk?, Fleshlights, Ni no Kuni, Michael Jackson's love for JRPG's, Cart Life depresses Joseph. Bob plays Sonic for the KINECT and Joseph is tired of teams.

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-31.mp3[/podcast]

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 30 - "Stick Those Callers In"

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:48:46 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Cocktail TIME!!!!!! This week Joseph sits down with Bob Webb and Chris Davis to talk about video games and attempt take callers! They also talk about BLOPS 2, Dragon's Dogma and Bob's pawn "SwaddleCock", the guys try to get Chris into Dark Souls even though he hates fantasy, Kings Field II, Joseph talks about the DmC demo and screams about publishers needing to put multiplayer into everything, and Chris yells at Bob for not finishing Dead Space 2

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-30.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 303: The Mike Check Show

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Mike joins us this week to talk about Ni No Kuni, a devisive new JRPG exclusive to the PS3. The game garners a lot of mixed feelings, especially considering the involvement Studio Ghibli. We talk Dead Space 3, the THQ Auction, and Nintendo Direct as well! Also, the breaks this week feature original music from our very own Mike Pittman! Be sure to visit his website and support his music efforts!

Podcast 303 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/303-01.29.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Dead Space 3 (Demo)
No Time to Explain
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (MGS2)
THQ Auction Results
Nintendo Direct

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Cocktail Time LIVE: 2012 Awards Show

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:12:09 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Holy crap here it is, the Cocktail Time LIVE 2012 Awards Show in all its glory. If you missed it live, this is your chance to relive the memory that was the GREATEST AWARD SHOW ON EARTH. Ok, maybe I'm overselling it a bit. This show was split into two parts with Bob Webb and Chris Davis guesting on part one and Jefferey Demelo and George Denison in part 2. But let's not waste any more time. ON TO THE AWARDS!

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTEOY2013.mp3[/podcast]

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Audible Impressions: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Studio Ghibli & Level-5's charming JRPG has finally arrived states-side, and Nolan & Jeff sat down to discuss their initial impressions of the game. Yup, it's another Audible Impression!

Audible Impression: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch [Download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_NiNoKuni.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 302: The "Back to Awesome" Show

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

We get back into the swing of things with our first official show of 2013! We finally get a chance to talk in depth about the first two big releases of the year, DmC and Anarchy Reigns. However a particular game in the second segment really steals the spotlight this week! Cart Life, a free-to-play street vendor simulation has us rolling on the floor in laughter but the final segment brings sad news for THQ as many of their assets are in the process of being auctioned off following their recent financial crisis.

Podcast 302 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/302-01.22.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Anarchy Reigns
DmC Devil May Cry
Cart Life
Miasmata
THQ Auction
Square Enix Mobile Final Fantasy Debacle

Link Dump:

Help Support 4Player Network by Subscribing
DmC Devil May Cry Review
Anarchy Reigns Review
Community 2012 Top Forum Thread
Shields - Download their new EP (Community Member Highlight)
Shields - "The Silence" Music Video (Community Member Highlight)

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Audible Impressions: DmC Devil May Cry

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

DmC has finally arrived! It has survived the harsh onslaught of skeptics and has turned out to be a surprise hit among critics! Jeff and Nick spend some time discussing their initial thoughts on the game thus far.

DmC Devil May Cry - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_DmC.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 301: The 2012 Awards Show

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:49:42 +0000

Happy weekend everyone! Say goodbye to 2012 with our annual awards podcast! We have condensed our categories this year into one single podcast! We cover everything from best looking game to most innovative developer and everything in between! 2012 was a great year for gaming so be sure to check it out to hear our take on which games really stood above the crowd! If you have thoughts and opinions on the categories, please leave them in the comments below!

Podcast 301 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/301-01.15.2013.mp3[/podcast]

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 29 - "IKEA and the Gates of Hell"

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:48:34 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

yay Cocktail Time! This week Joseph Christ sits down with Bob Webb and Chris Davis to talk about Joseph's colon...and video games! This week Joseph thinks he may just want to live on vegetable juice, Tara wants Joseph to use butt-clay, the guys visit minecraft again, Joseph gives his weekly Planetside 2 report, Bob continues his 100% run of Dark Souls, Ken Levine tells Carlos not to worry about being fat, Michael Jackson kidnaps kids in Skyrim, Joseph starts Final Fantasy XII, making molds of your dick, Chris' internet connection keeps opening the gates of hell -out of which pops Lexington Steele-, and the guys talk about going to IKEA and broken family men.

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-29.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 300: The Pruitt Taylor Vince Show (Mailbag Special)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Thank you so much to everyone who has followed us and supported us in recent years! We are very thankful to have such a devoted and tightly-knit fanbase! We celebrate our 300th podcast recording tonight with an entire podcast devoted to answering questions from you guys! We answered as many as we could! We cover everything from serious video game discussion to ridiculous questions involving signing gorillas and singing dogs!

Podcast 300 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/300-01.08.2013.mp3[/podcast]

Link Dump:

Who is Pruitt Taylor Vince? - Who the hell was Brad talking about?? This is the shifty-eyed actor that he was referring to...

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 28 - "The Children Stole the Cocks"

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:22:55 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Happy New Year! This week Bob Webb and Chris Davis get ready to give Joseph Christ an intervention for his Planetside 2 addiction which has now consumed his life. The holiday break didn't help, when no other games were released to distract him, and now he's wallowing within Planetside 2 like a pig in filth. Other than that Bob is trying to 100% the PC version of Dark Souls, Chris goes through how many games he bought during the Steam Sale, Bobb talks about his friend who thought an old Japanese woman stole his bike, Bob and Chris talk about the innerworkings of PC's which bores Joseph who just decides to DANCE instead, Joseph talks about the girl who tries to kill him with painkillers and the time he stabbed his freezer, everyone talks about what they got for Christmas, and Joseph blames the children for stealing all the cocks!

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-28.mp3[/podcast]

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 27 - "The Crackmas Miracle"

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:47:27 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ sits down with Bob Webb and Chris Davis for a Christmas Special! Because we did this right before Christmas...which makes it a Christmas Show! The guys talk about Battlefield 3 Aftermath DLC, Joseph begins to open up about his Planetside 2 addiction, leftover porn, real-life superheros, Power Rangers: Kinect, Crack addicts and crack addict porn, Balloon Fetish and a guy who gets trapped in a Balloon, DoubleFine's Happy Action Theater and The War Z debacle.

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-27.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 299: The Horse-Sized-Duck Show (2013 Preview)

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:53:15 +0000

2012 is in the rearview mirror and it is time to start looking forward to 2013! Mike joins us for our last podcast of 2012 to discuss all of the games that will be occupying our time and robbing us blind in the next 12 months. We cover a lot so be sure to grab a pen and paper because you won't want to miss this comprehensive list! Of couse, I am sure we missed some (especially in the downloadable and indie spaces) so be sure to fill in those blanks in the comments below!

Podcast 299 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/299-12.28.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Bioshock Infinite
The Last of Us
DMC Devil May Cry
Beyond: Two Souls
and many more games coming out in 2013!

Link Dump:

Podcast 300 Mailbag Thread - Leave your questions for us to answer on our 300th podcast! We will spend the entire episode answering your questions! Ask us anything!

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 26 - "Lebron James Massages a Sick Kid"

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:39:32 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ sits down with Bob Webb and Jeffery "Diablo" to talk about video games! We talk about Planetside 2, Asheron's Call 2, Lord of the Rings Online, a little more Far Cry 3 talk takes place, Michael Jackson Beer Critic makes a quick visit, Joseph talks about his recent Santacon adventure, and a sick boy asks for a massage from Lebron James has his dying wish!

Cocktail Time GO!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-26.mp3[/podcast]

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 25 - "Suck From the Holy Teat of Tom Cruise"

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:38:28 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ is still sick with a head cold but he CHARGES THROUGH and sits down with Bob Webb and Chris Davis (who experiences technical difficulties with Google Hangout) to talk about Far Cry 3, the guys question whether deer can swim in the ocean, they contemplate Far Cry 4 taking place on Jurassic Park with Nick as the protagonist, the VGA's, Dr. Pepper 10, Joseph rants about "Return to the play area" messages in games.

WATCH THIS NAOW!!

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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-25.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 298: The Floating Shark Show

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:23:37 +0000

Have you ever wondered if Sharks float when they die? Me too! On a related topic... we love Far Cry 3!? We dedicate an entire segment of the podcast this week to discussing our experiences with the game! We cover some Assassin's Creed 3 multiplayer, Chivalry, and talk at length about the insanity of Planetside 2. Let's not forget about the VGA's and all those juicy trailers that debuted this past weekend! Oh yeah... and Metal Gear Solid V (ahem... I mean "The Phantom Pain") is a thing.

Podcast 298 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/298-12.11.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Assassin's Creed 3 (Multiplayer)
Planetside 2
Far Cry 3
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Dragon's Dogma

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Neogaf Thread - Evidence that the Phantom Pain is Metal Gear Solid V

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Audible Impressions: Far Cry 3

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:37:16 +0000

Jeff talks with Nick about their initial experiences with Ubisoft's latest gem, Far Cry 3. Lions, Tigers, and Komodo Dragons, OH MY!

Far Cry 3 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_farcry3.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 297: The "Loose Cannon" Show

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000

**Joseph invades the show via Twitter and sends the crew spiraling down an "unusual" path. Unfortunately, any attempt to censor this conversation simply made it sound worse... so enjoy!**

With all of us in end-of-the-year mode, we are racing to finish games that might make our top 10 lists so we bust out some oldies this week. Brad spits some game about Sleeping Dogs and Spec Ops the Line, Nick curses Hitman Absolution to hell, and Nolan tells us about Chivalry and Vessel! Throw some Walking Dead and VGA predictions on top and you got yourself a podcast!

Podcast 297 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/297-12.04.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:

Sleeping Dogs
Hitman Absolution
Spec Ops: The Line
Vessel
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
The Walking Dead

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 24 - "Rise of the Second Life Hurricane"

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:43:18 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE! ....24?

"Hold on a moment, the last one we saw on here was 17! What gives!?" Well in order to get these to you faster we'll be releasing new shows the week they happened and then releasing older ones later in the week as Cocktail Time Vault. Honestly this is the best way to get you caught up and current at the exact same time.

ANYWAY...this week Joseph Christ sits down with Bob Webb and George Denison to talk about vidja gamez...and drink! They talk about Sine Mora, the cast of The Jersey Shore fighting the recent Hurricane, Borderlands 2, Joseph shares his experiences of his first night in the sex depraved world of Second Life, and Dave Oshry -marketing manager for Rise of the Triad- comes on during hour two to talk about the game.

Yes a guest on Cocktail Time LIVE! Wooo!

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Audible Impressions: Hitman Absolution (Now with Video!)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:14:05 +0000

Jeffrey, Bob, and Chris Davis chime in on the long awaited release of Hitman Absolution, a game that has inspired some rather negative backlash from this site as a whole. Tune in to find out what they thought and find out what the game has to offer. Enjoy!

Hitman Absolution - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_Hitman_Absolution.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 296: Go Home Podcast, You're Drunk!

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0000

With Hitman Absolution, The Walking Dead, and DmC all making for some great dicussion this week, it is a shame that it had to be overshadowed by Nick's mustache and Mike's celebratory drinks. It was Mike's birthday recently so he joins the usual crew this week and brings copious amounts of alcohol to share. We try (and fail miserably) to stay focused but I am sure you will agree that our shenanigans only add to the discussion. Sit back, enjoy, and learn about the dangers of alcohol!

Podcast 296 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/296-11.27.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:
The Walking Dead
Hitman Absolution
DmC(Devil May Cry)
Tomb Raider

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4PP 295: The Show that was Lubricated by God

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:11:52 +0000

The WiiU has arrived! Nintendo may be a little late to the current generation but they are also technically kicking off the next generation of hardware. How does it stack up? Nick and Nolan talk about their initial impressions of the hardware and the fun that was had with Super Mario Bros. U. Mark of the Ninja, Halo 4, Nintendoland, and more Assassin's Creed 3 are also covered in the first segment. Brad teases us with some initial thoughts on Hitman Absolution but you will have to check back next week for our full coverage of that!

Podcast 295 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/295-11.20.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:
Hitman Absolution
WiiU Hardware
New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendoland
Halo 4
Assassin's Creed 3
Mark of the Ninja

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4PP 294: The "Balls Deep" Show

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:35:21 +0000

We revisit some hot titles like Halo 4 and Assassin's Creed 3 this week and Carlos joins the crew to spill the beans on the latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise. Nolan also goes balls deep into his love for Spy Party after a night of broadcasting the beta.

Podcast 294 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/294-11.13.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:
Halo 4
Assassin's Creed 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Spy Party
Black Ops 2 customers end up with Mass Effect 2 content by Accident
Capcom details first DLC for DmC

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4PP 293: The "Skyrim with Microphones" Show

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

It's Halo 4 week! Brad and Kris have some words about the present state of the franchise and the potential for innovation. Mike sits in on the show this week to talk about his love for Assassin's Creed 3. We also rehash some love for oldies like Mark of the Ninja and Legend of Grimrock as we start to prepare for our annual end-of-year award shows! In the news, Grand Theft Auto V details finally emerge, Medal of Honor Warfighter causes some real world consequences, and a major player in the JRPG development scene departs Level-5.

Podcast 293 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/293-11.08.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:
Legend of Grimrock
Mark of the Ninja (2012)
Assassin's Creed 3
Halo 4
Grand Theft Auto 5 Details
Medal of Honor Warfighter Fallout
Departure from Level-5

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 17 - "The Clopper Manifesto"

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:26:32 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph and Bob sit down with Geroge Denison! Joseph reads from a Clopper Manifesto, they talk about Silent Hill Downpour, Binary Domain, modern level structure, Nolan drops by to talk about his car accident, Darksiders II, Joseph complains about the AC-130 in BF3, and a brief conversation about Duck Tails turns sexual.

Clopper's away!!

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4PP 292: The "Pool Party" Show

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 23:41:04 +0000

Video games everywhere! Nick, Nolan, and Kris talk at length about their initial Assassin's Creed 3 impressions and Brad tells us about the new Metal Gear Rising demo that launched with the Zone of the Enders HD Collection. It's mass hysteria this week folks! Disney bought Lucasfilms! Silicon Knights is dying! Cats and dogs living together!

Podcast 292 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/292-11.01.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:
Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Demo
Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012)
Assassin's Creed 3
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Disney Acquired Lucasfilms
Silicon Knights Reduces Staff

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 16 - "Michael Jackson: Beer Critic"

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:16:53 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph and Bob sit down with Kris Guthridge to talk about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Actually, no...well we do some of that, but we also talk about Michael Jackson the beer critic, Arx Fatalis, Dead Island: Riptide, the comfort of console gaming, Joseph interviewing people on the show floor at PAX, and more!!

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4PP 291: The "Luscious Walken" Show

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:34:19 +0000

Mike is back and he brought beer! With just a week left before the big release season kicks into full swing, we take the chance to talk up a new indie, murder-simulator called Hotline Miami. Kris fills us in on the predictability and overall underwhelming existence of Medal of Honor Warfighter and Christopher Walken joins in the second segment for some spooky stories and other shenanigans. Video games!

Podcast 291 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/4pp/291-10.25.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:
Medal of Honor Warfighter
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
The Unfinished Swan
Layoffs at Zynga
XCOM DLC
Dishonored DLC
and more...

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 15 - "Hot Japanese Bath Houses"

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:25:47 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Here we go again! This week Joseph Christ and Bob Webb sit down with 4Player writer Chris Davis to talk about video games during this Pre-PAX Prime show. We cover Sleeping Dogs, Darksiders 2, Jesus Hand Jobs, and being hit on by gay Japanese men at hot springs!

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Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Arriving with the Summer of Arcade 2012 line up, Dust An Elysian Tail is a member of a genre that's seeing a declining membership these days: 2D metroidvanias. With that said, Nolan and Nick take a look at this beautifully animated title for this week's Audible Impressions.

Dust: An Elysian Tail - [download]

[podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI-dust-elysian-tail.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 286: The "BRO-der Scope" Show

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:00:37 +0000

Borderlands 2 has landed and Resident Evil 6 is peaking over the horizon. Unfortunately, one of these two titles is not looking so hot to any of those sitting around the table on this show. We also discuss the awesomeness of Torchlight 2 and shed some insight on the recent announcement of Dragon Age 3.

Podcast 286 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/286-09.20.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Discussion:
Resident Evil 6 (Public Demo)
Torchlight 2
Borderlands 2
The Walking Dead
Dragon Age 3: Inquisition

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4PP 285: The "Why Are You Killing Yourselves?" Show

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:38:49 +0000

One of the year's biggest surprises sneaks up on us this week and slits our throats... silently. Mark of the Ninja has proven itself as both worthy of your $15 and as one of the best stealth ninja games in the past decade! We also discuss the continuing success of the Walking Dead Telltale Series, Tekken Tag 2, and the senseless mass genocide that we must endure during turret sequences in games.

Podcast 285 - [download]

Discussion:
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
The Walking Dead Episode 3
Mark of the Ninja
Sleeping Dogs
Nintendo Wii U Details
Bayonetta 2
Fuse

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 14 – "Hulks Climax Racing"

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:03:11 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Here we go again! This week Joseph Christ and Bob Webb sit down with 4Player writer Jefferey to talk about ALL THE THINGS...and some video games. Joseph just had a birthday so he's hungover but finds the energy to talk about his birthday Sushi dinner, Jeff thinks everything is GAAAHBAAAGH, Bob played some MineZ and some Dungeon Defender, the guys make up Hulks Ultimate Racing which is a dungeon crawling, time challenge, racing game which features a masturbating Hulk Hogan, and we finally finish off by talking about Bob's tendency to punch people while he sleeps.

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4PP 284: The "We Aren't Having this Conversation" Show

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:35:01 +0000

This week we are joined by the "Gran Turismo 5 Meme Guy" to get his hard hitting opinions on video games. Nick delivers his final impressions of Darksiders 2 and Kris dishes the dirt on Sleeping Dogs. We talk NPD's, programming blunders, and happy endings! Also, Brad forces Nick to talk about things he doesn't want to discuss... a lot.

Podcast 284 - [download]

Impressions:
Darksiders 2
Sleeping Dogs
Call of Cthulu
Gravity Bone
Thirty Flights of Loving

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PAX Prime 2012: Day 3 Podcast (Cocktail Time Edition)

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:00:50 +0000

Was it a bad idea to try and record a podcast with 6 people, 4 microphones, and shots of Vodka? Yes it was. Of course, that would never stop us from doing such a thing! We are only together in the same place two or three times a year so consider this a celebration of sorts! We try our best to stay focused on games like Dead Island Riptide, State of Decay, and Aliens Colonial Marines but the alcohol flowed freely and so did our minds! If you like listening to the ramblings of a crazy person (Joseph) or have been curious as to what it means to be "White Girl Wasted," this is the show for you!

PAX Prime 2012: Day 3 - [download]

Impressions:
Dead Island Riptide
State of Decay
Aliens: Colonial Marines
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Xcom Enemy Unknown
Storyteller
Fable the Journey
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PAX Prime 2012: Day 2 Podcast

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:00:59 +0000

PAX Prime 2012 continues! Look for our detailed impressions of big titles like Lost Planet 3, Injustice, and Xcom, in addition to some major players in the indie game space. Of course, we cover the big Metal Gear Solid unveiling that took place in the Metal Gear panel this afternoon. Stay tuned for more footage from PAX Prime 2012 and don't forget to check out 4pp.tv each night as we broadcast footage from the show floor!

PAX Prime 2012: Day 2 - [download]

Impressions:
Assassin's Creed Liberation
ZombieU
Lost Planet 3
Primal Carnage
Charlie Murder
Joust
Antichamber
Injustice
Xcom: Enemy Unknown
Herald
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes

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PAX Prime 2012: Day 1 Podcast

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:00:14 +0000

PAX Prime is officially underway! It has been a crazy day for us and there is definitely a lot to talk about. We have some surprising new opinions of the Tomb Raider reboot as well as impressions of some other huge titles that you shouldn't miss! Stay tuned for more footage from PAX Prime 2012 and don't forget to check out 4pp.tv each night as we broadcast footage from the show floor!

PAX Prime 2012: Day 1 - [download]

Impressions:
Tomb Raider
Dishonored
Super Time Force
ZombieU
The Last of Us
Nintendoland: Luigi's Ghost Mansion
Oculus Rift

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 13 – "Foamers and Backwards"

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:31:02 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Joseph Chris is BACK! The flag of Cocktail Time LIVE shines brightly again! This week we talk about Joseph's weekend at an SCA event and the time one of the "kings" made a porno movie, Joseph's hatred for water parks, Chris's crazy 'glass tank' idea, MineZ mod for Minecraft, Train Simulator 2012 and the guys obsess over Foamers.

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4PP 283: The Buffy and Angel Show

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:47:18 +0000

We are back with more succulent gaming discussions for your beautiful ears! We talk Darksiders 2, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Thief, Hitman Absolution, and much more! Do you like assassins dressed like sexy nuns? We got those! Do you like Buffy and/or Angel? We got that too! Don't miss it!

Podcast 283 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/283-08.21.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Impressions:
Darksiders 2
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Thief: Deadly Shadows

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Audible Impressions: Sleeping Dogs

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:46:13 +0000

What was once known as True Crime: Hong Kong has now been re-branded and launched under the name "Sleeping Dogs." After being shuttered and thrown in the trash by Activision, Square-Enix was able to polish the experience and produce a much more appealing marketing campaign. Was the game worth the effort? To our surprise, I think the answer might be yes!

Sleeping Dogs - [download]

4PP 282: The Not Quite Racist Show

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 05:40:51 +0000

The gaming dry spell has finally lifted! The crew sit down and discuss a trifecta of quality titles that invaded both consoles and handhelds in the past week. Summer of Arcade finally bares some quality fruit and Darksiders seems to have stepped up its game in every aspect in the highly anticipated sequel. Hell, even the Vita gets some love this week thanks to Sound Shapes, a quirky new music game from Sony Computer Entertainment and Queasy Games. The news coming out of Gamescom this week keeps things interesting in the second segment by giving us a few new IPs to digest. Wake up everybody, Video Games!

Podcast 282 - [download]

Impressions:

Darksiders 2
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Sound Shapes

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 12 – "I Want to Profane Your Skull"

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:36:27 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

Joseph Chris is absent this week (actually he was on his way back from an SCA event) so everyone else decided to have one big skull-fucking party. Nick Henderson, Bob Webb, George Denison and Jeffrey DeMelo talk about zombies, Dark Souls, Nick reads a list of profanities off of his phone, Risen 2 and, yes, at one point Jeff does fuck a skull.

"Everyone quick! Have fun without Joseph!"

Fuckers.

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 11 – "Cancer is Magic"

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:28:29 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ and Bob Webb are joined by Chris Davis and Bob Webb's beard for some video games! They talk about Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, Joseph talks about his experience with Hatoful Boyfriend, Bob dips his toes into Deadly Premonition for the first time, State Fairs, bad horror rides, Train Simulator 2012, we go over the Steam sale, the Elder Scrolls Online, and Chris learns that vodka and juice will separate when it sits too long.

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4PP 281: The Nitty Gritty Show

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:00:23 +0000

The true potential of the Kinect is finally discovered this week thanks to Carlos! Nick gives his final impressions of the Xbox port of The Witcher 2 and Kris proceeds to completely derail Carlos and his Transformers high. Brace yourselves for more Resident Evil hate and bask in the glory of the newly revealed Playstation All Stars lineup! The release season may be slow but there is still plenty to talk about! Enjoy!

Podcast 281 - [download]

Impressions:
The Witcher 2
Mars Rover Landing
Orcs Must Die 2
Transformers Fall of Cybertron
Deadlight

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Audible Impressions: Metro 2033

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:16:42 +0000

In 2010, THQ released Metro 2033, an atmospheric shooter that has since cultivated a cult following and inspired a high profile sequel that is set for release sometime in 2013. Jeffrey and Bob sit down to discuss the game and close out with commentary on the upcoming sequel, Metro: Last Light.

Metro 2033 - [download]

Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 10 - "Five Minutes in the Sh*t Shower"

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:06:47 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ and Bob Webb are joined by Carlos 'The Stout' for some discussion of Carlos' pooping practices, Absinthe, Chrono Trigger, showers with a toilet in the middle in Japan, Bob brings us his latest DayZ story, Morrowind, Terraria and more!

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4PP 280: The Goat Sect Show

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:56:45 +0000

The summer drought is almost at its end so we take this opportunity to talk about Goats, Jerry Seinfeld, and Day Z! I am just kidding, there is plenty of video game discussion to go around. Kick off your shoes, remove your pants, and enjoy the sultry sounds of this weeks podcast! Don't forget to subscribe to 4Player Podcast on iTunes!

Podcast 280 - [download]

Impressions:
Day Z
Vampire the Masquerade
Bayonetta
Assassins Creed Revelations
Spelunky
Team Fortress 2
Grand Theft Auto 4

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4PP 279: The Bobo Show

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:10:44 +0000

Nolan's back bitches! We talk about giant man-eating snakes, Batman, and native americans. Oh yeah, we also talk about video games! Max Anarchy, Spelunky, and Halo Anniversary all make the cut this week and much more! Download this weeks podcast and show your support for National Batman day! Don't forget to checkout 4pp.tv throughout July for 4Player Community Month! We'll see you next week!

Podcast 279 - [download]

Impressions:
Anarchy Reigns (Max Anarchy)
Just Cause 2
Spelunky
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Shadow Complex

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Cocktail Time LIVE, Ep. 9 - "Slender Goatse Man"

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:34:45 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ and Bob Webb are joined by Nick Henderson for a discussion of brewing, beer samples, Afraid of Monsters, the awfulness that is Jeremiah Weed Malt Drinks, RTX and 4Player's experience with Halo 4, Slenderman and what would make an even better scary monster, and Pornographic Highlights magazine!

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Audible Impressions: Spec Ops: The Line

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:45:59 +0000

Tim, Carlos, and Jeffrey sit down and talk about how "surprising" Spec-Ops: The Line was as a game, and close-out in Spoiler-ific fashion. [SPOILER WARNING: 20:17 on]

Spec-Ops: The Line - [download]

4PP 278: The Capri Sun Show

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:30:48 +0000

We are wrapping up our second week (Retro Week) of community month on 4pp.tv so we spend some time reflecting back on some older titles like Majora's Mask, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Oregon Trail. Not to worry however, there is plenty of discussion to be had about Spec Ops: The Line and the highly anticipated release of Halo 4. After getting some hands-on time with Halo at RTX this past weekend, it's time to decide if yet another Halo game deserves to earn the respect and anticipation that it seems to be getting. Don't forget to tune into 4pp.tv every night in July to watch us play the games that were voted on by you!

Podcast 278 - [download]

Impressions:
Fallout 3 / Fallout New Vegas
Spec Ops: The Line
Hitman Blood Money
Conkers Bad Fur Day
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Halo 4
Gotham City Imposters
Walking Dead Episode 2
Oregon Trail

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Cocktail Time Live, Ep 8. – "British Quantum Molestation"

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:27:31 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ sits down with Bob Webb and new 4Player writer George Denison to talk about video games, Alcohol laws in the UK, Trails HD, Quantum Conundrum's hidden child molestation themes, the Skyrim Dawnguard DLC and MORE!

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4PP 277: The Culinary Obligation Show

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:27:17 +0000

A Dragonball Z Budokai HD Collection is coming to consoles near you! We celebrate by talking about video games for 2 whole hours! Brad schools us on the times in which it is safe to eat at Panda Express and Nick and Kris let their love for The Amazing Spider-man (movie) wash away their disappointment in the video game adaptation. We spout off impressions for The Walking Dead Episode 2, Spec Ops The Line, System Shock 2, and more! Don't forget to tune into 4pp.tv all through July for Community Month!

Podcast 277 - [download]

Impressions:
The Amazing Spider-Man
Final Fantasy Theatrhythm
Spec Ops: The Line
System Shock 2
Slender

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Cocktail Time Live, Ep 7. - "Gummy Bear Bukkake"

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:11:32 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE!

This week Joseph Christ sits down with Bob Webb and, eventually, Chris Davis to talk about living in the wilderness, Gummy Bears, video games like Lollipop Chainsaw, Civ V and a Bird Dating Sim from Japan of all sorts. You're just going to have to listen. FOR GOD'S SAKE LISTEN!!

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4PP 276: Zombies, Spiders, and Haunts! Oh My!

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:54:07 +0000

With Nick taking a personal week, 4Player Podcast is reduced to 3 for the time being. It is a short show this time around but there is plenty of Amazing Spider-Man and Walking Dead conversation to soak in. It is also confirmed that Brad will no longer be in charge of handling sound testing in future shows! Enjoy!

Podcast 276 - [download]

Impressions:
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Walking Dead: Episode 2
Haunt

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4PP 275: The Cadillac Show

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:00:18 +0000

It sure does not feel like a gaming drought from where we are sitting! We talk about some great games this week including a budget, downloadable title that draws inspiration from Portal (Quantum Conundrum) and a surprising hit on the Playstation Vita (Gravity Rush). We delve into the financial trouble of THQ, hark on the stupidity of Sega, and even comment on breaking news coming out of Nintendo's Direct event. That includes a shiny new cadillac 3DS and some surprising news about the upcoming Smash Bros title on the WiiU!

Podcast 275 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/275-06.21.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Impressions:
Lollipop Chainsaw
Quantum Conundrum
Gravity Rush
Lego Batman 2
Alan Wake American Nightmare
Rise of the Argonauts

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Carlos - @EdgarAllanPwn
Kris - @InspectorKris

This week's break music is a remix from Okami
'Celestial Winds from the East'- Download Here

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4PP 274: The Noteless Show

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:00:51 +0000

The theme on this weeks episode is busty women performing heroic feats like slicing through waves of killer zombies with a glitzy chainsaw or stabbing potential rapists through the face with sharp, sharp glass. You guessed it! Lollipop Chainsaw has landed and made a splash in the way that any Suda 51 game should! In the second segment, the conversation switches to our distaste for the the long-running focus on Tomb Raider as an over-sexualized portrayal of women in games. We welcome back Mike and Kris for another hard hitting episode of 4Player Podcast!

Podcast 274 - [download]

Impressions:
Lollipop Chainsaw
Viewtiful Joe
DayZ
Batman Arkham City DLC
Tribes Ascend
Pikmin 2 Wii
Dragons Dogma

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This week's break music is a remix from Okami
'Celestial Winds from the East'- Download Here

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E3 2012: Day 3 Wrap-Up Cocktail Time Extravaganza

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:40:30 +0000

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:07:43 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE! This week the guys experience some technical difficulties which results in a new guest, Cyclon InvisiBob visiting the show. But through it all they also talk about Sniper Elite V. 2, Candy Parties, DayZ, gay Leathermen, Tribes: Ascend, interfamilial masturbation and more!

Live Show:

Audio:
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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-05132012.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 270: The Jelly Belly Show

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:00:42 +0000

In all honestly, we probably spend more time talking about these disgusting jelly beans than we do talking about games on this weeks episode! Carlos is dealt a crappy hand and becomes addicted to toothpaste and dog food. Brad eats baby wipes and Nick chokes on a centipede. In short, all hell breaks loose on this weeks podcast! When games are being discussed, we talk about our impressions of Starhawk and the recent Xbox 360 version of Minecraft! If you like watching people suffer and are not to keen on the whole video game thing, this podcast might be right up your alley!

Podcast 270 - [download]

Impressions:
The Witcher 2 (Carlos/Nick)
Starhawk (Brad/Nick/Carlos)
Minecraft (Carlos/Brad)

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Link Dump:
Roll On Sushi Diner - For those of you in the Austin area! (Nick's favorite restaurant)
Jelly Belly Beanboozled- The star of the show this week

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Nolan - @InfamousNolan
Kris - @InspectorKris

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - Mass Effect 3 Spoilercast
Audible Impressions - Xenoblade Chronicles

This week's break music is a remix from Final Fantasy X
'Time Slips Away'- Download Here

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Cocktail Time Live: Ep. 3 - "Bob's Hot Mexican Hooker"

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:04:22 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE! We all get to meet Bob's hot Mexican hooker and watch him throw her down into his fearful belly! We also talk about Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale, Battlefield 3 training videos, Joseph comes up with "Blowhole Porn," a little more of The Witcher 2, Elder Scrolls Online and more!

Live Show:

Audio:
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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-05062012.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 269: The Ballad of Phil LaMarr Show [FIXED]

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:40:15 +0000

Mike returns to the podcast with talk of Dragon's Dogma and a wonderful new song dedicated to Dark Souls (entitled "Dark Soul") to play us through our breaks. We also spend some time fauning over Telltale Game's episodic project, The Walking Dead and an innovative third person shooter from the makers of Scribblenauts! O yeah, it you listen real closely, you will might catch a cameo appearance by none other Phil LaMarr of Spider-Man 2 fame!

Podcast 269 - [download]

Impressions:
Dragon's Dogma (Mike)
Resistance 3 (Mike)
Sniper Elite V.2 (Mike/Brad)
Borderlands (Mike)
Trials Evolution (Brad)
The Walking Dead (Nick/Brad/Mike)
Hybrid (Brad/Nick)

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Mike - @mHidalgoPittman
Nolan - @InfamousNolan
Kris - @InspectorKris

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - Mass Effect 3 Spoilercast
Audible Impressions - Xenoblade Chronicles

This week's break music is Written & Performed by Mike Pittman
'Dark Soul'- Download Here

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Cocktail Time Live: Ep. 2 - "Baby Fueled Catalyst Applesauce"

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:28:20 +0000

Time for Cocktail Time...LIVE! In Episode 2 Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Brad Simons sit down to talk about Prototype 2, Trials Evolution, Lazy Lizards and we have a special live interview with The Catalyst from Mass Effect 3!

It's Baby Fueled Catalyst Applesauce for everyone!

Live Show:
(For some reason Twitch.tv did not record the last 10 minutes of this episode. We have added in the audio to the end of the video.)

Audio:
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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CTTLIVE-04292012.mp3[/podcast]

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Audible Impressions: Xenoblade Chronicles Vol.1

Tue, 01 May 2012 01:44:29 +0000

Brad, Tim and Ben discuss Xenoblade Chronicles, a Japanese RPG developed by Monolith Soft. They also take some diversions into RPGs at large, game reviews, and touch on other games.

Xenoblade Chronicles - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Xenoblade-Chronicles-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

Audible Impressions: Mass Effect 3 Vol. 1 (Spoilercast)

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:30:10 +0000

After weeks of planning and struggling to finish the concluding chapter of the Mass Effect trilogy, the crew come together to talk about the things they loved and things they hated about Bioware's supposed "finale." This is a full on spoilercast so if you have not yet finished Mass Effect 3, I would recommend waiting until after the credits have rolled to give this a listen.

This is a controversial title and will likely be remembered as one of the most divisive games of this generation. Let us know what you thought about the game in the comments below!

Mass Effect 3 - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Mass-Effect-3-Spoilercast.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 268: The Forest Nekker Show

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:16:57 +0000

This weeks podcast is a real treat thanks to some unintentional racism and tales of homeless alcoholism! Carlos returns from across the border and struggles to remember how to podcast while Kris returns to share with us a fresh perspective on that sweet Dragon's Dogma demo! We also add in some discussion of a fresh new zombie title for good measure. Enjoy!

Podcast 268 - [download]

Impressions:
Dragon's Dogma Demo (Nick/Brad/Kris)
The Witcher 2 (Nick/Kris/Brad)
Project Zomboid (Carlos)
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Beta (Carlos)
Tribes Ascend (Carlos/Kris)

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Joseph - @TheJosephChrist
Mike - @mHidalgoPittman
Nolan - @InfamousNolan
Kris - @InspectorKris

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - I Am Alive
Audible Impressions - Silent Hill Downpour Vol. 1

This week's break music is a sample from:
Suikoden - 'Days Long Passed, Seldom Remembered'- Download Here

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Cocktail Time Live: Ep. 1 - "Lick it Bob"

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:10:25 +0000

Here is the first episode of Cocktail Time Live! This show was recorded live on the live channel Sunday night. If you missed it, here is the entire show and an audio version as well to take on your travels.

In this Episode Joseph, Nick and Bob discussed The Witcher 2, Anomaly Warzone Earth, The Legend of Grimrock, Magicka, I am Alive, Bob's quest for frozen drinks and more!

Live Show:

Audio:
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[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/cocktailtime/CocktailTimeLive-20120422.mp3[/podcast]

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4PP 267: The Rainbow Show

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:15:10 +0000

This week's podcast kicks off with a beautiful rendition of "Butterfly in the Sky" courtesy of Mike. From that point on, the stage is set for some pretty exciting discussions. We take some time to delve into newer titles like Fez and the newly released Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2. Mike takes us back to 2011 and allows us to revisit games like Arkham City and Resistance 3 as well. We briefly revisit the Captivate news from last week and pull hot news items directly from the community in the second segment! VIDEO GAMES!!!

Podcast 267 - [download]

Impressions:
Fez (Brad)
Sword and Sworcery (Brad)
The Legend of Grimrock (Brad)
Batman: Arkham City (Mike)
Resistance 3 (Mike)
The Witcher 2 (Nick)
The Witcher (Brad)
I Am Alive (Nick/Brad)

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Joseph - @TheJosephChrist
Mike - @mHidalgoPittman
Nolan - @InfamousNolan

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - I Am Alive
Audible Impressions - Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Vol.1
Audible Impressions - Silent Hill Downpour Vol. 1

This week's break music is a sample from:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Return to Hengsha

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Audible Impressions: I Am Alive Vol. 1

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:56:03 +0000

Nick and Brad reflect upon their experiences with "I Am Alive", a downloadable adventure/platformer from Ubisoft Shanghai. They discuss the game's troubled history, its similarity to survival horror, and the mechanics that make this one of the most memorable games of 2012 so far. There are some minor spoilers near the end of the show (See spoiler warning time stamps below) but any fan of platforming or survival-horror will want to give this a listen. Look for a possible volume 2 in the near future with Nolan to discuss the differences in "Hardcore" difficulty.

**SPOILER WARNING: 28:20 - 31:40**

I Am Alive - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-I-Am-Alive-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 266: The Volcano Show

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:25:52 +0000

After a weekend at PAX East, the crew reflects back on the show and gives Brad and Nick a chance to chime in on some of the more noteworthy titles such as Hitman, Dragons Dogma, and Monaco. Capcom held their annual press event, Captivate early in the week and used it as a venue to debut new Resident Evil 6 and Devil May Cry details as well as a rather surprising announcement for Lost Planet 3. As you may have guessed, there is a lot to say about the announcements and some of it has to do with Volcanoes. Don't forget to check out our most recent episodes of Audible Impressions for additional thoughts on Silent Hill Downpour and Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City!

Podcast 266 - [download]

Impressions:
Xenoblade Chronicles (Nick/Brad)
Hitman Absolution (PAX - David/Brad/Nick)
Dragon's Dogma (PAX - David/Brad/Nick)
Monaco (David/Brad)
Touch My Katamari (Nick)

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Nolan - @InfamousNolan

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Vol.1
Audible Impressions - Silent Hill Downpour Vol. 1

This week's break music is a sample from:
Hitman: Codename 47 - "Contract Cleaner" - Download the track HERE

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DT082 - Blizzard in DQ & LP3

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:54:42 +0000

Brad & David have a sit down to talk about a bunch of stuff from Captivate, including Lost Planet 3, Resident Evil 6, Dragon's Dogma. Also a discussion about the future of Nintendo and Capcom.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded April 11th, 2012.
Dinner Time 082 – Blizzard in DQ & LP3 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT082-04.11.2012.mp3[/podcast]

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Show Notes

PAX East 2012: The Final Impressions

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:30:59 +0000

Bob, David and Ben share impressions of a few games that weren't previously discussed.

The games discussed are: Joe Danger: The Movie, Trials Evolution, Guacamelee, Borderlands 2, Rock Band Blitz, The Secret World, Firefall, TERA (The Exiled Realm of Arborea), Miegakure, Double Dragon: Neon, and Hell Yeah.

The show then wraps up with a short discussion on why old people hate the world.

The Final Impressions - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/TheFinalImpressions.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Community Podcast

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:06:52 +0000

We are joined by some of our community members to discuss their experience at PAX East 2012. Topics include a few games from the show floor, the Gearbox panel (Borderlands 2, Aliens: Colonial Marines), BioWare's Mass Effect 3 panel and more.

The Community Podcast - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/TheCommunityPodcast.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Super Time Force Impressions

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:30:10 +0000

Bob, David and Ben share their impressions of Super Time Force, a run and gun shooter developed by Capybara Games (Critter Crunch, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP).

Super Time Force - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/SuperTimeForce.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Monaco Impressions

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:30:24 +0000

Bob, David and Ben share their impressions of Monaco, a top-down heist game developed by Pocketwatch Games.

Monaco - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/Monaco.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Dragon's Dogma Impressions

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:28:30 +0000

Bob, David and Ben share their impressions of Dragon's Dogma, an action RPG developed by Capcom.

Dragon's Dogma - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/DragonsDogma.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Aliens: Colonial Marines Impressions

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:26:38 +0000

Bob and David share their impressions of Aliens: Colonial Marines, a first person shooter developed by Gearbox Software (Brothers in Arms, Borderlands).

Aliens: Colonial Marines - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/AliensColonialMarines.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Sleeping Dogs Impressions

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:00:48 +0000

Bob, David and Ben share their impressions of Sleeping Dogs, an open world game developed by United Front Games. It was originally known as True Crime: Hong Kong.

Sleeping Dogs - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/sleepingdogs.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Lollipop Chainsaw Impressions

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Bob and David share their impressions of the upcoming action game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture (Killer 7, No More Heroes) entitled Lollipop Chainsaw.

Lollipop Chainsaw - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/lollipop.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Quantum Conundrum Impressions

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:00:02 +0000

Bob, David and Ben share their impressions of Quantum Conundrum, the game lead by former Valve designer, Kim Swift (Portal).

Quantum Conundrum - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/quantumc.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Max Payne 3 Impressions

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:06:46 +0000

Bob and David share their impressions of Max Payne 3 at PAX East 2012.

Max Payne 3 - [Download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/maxpayne3.mp3[/podcast]

PAX East 2012: Hitman: Absolution Impressions

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:23:20 +0000

Recorded April 7th, 2012.
Hitman: Absolution - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/pax-east-2012/hitman.mp3[/podcast]

Show Notes

4PP 265: The Swimming Oil Show

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:48:38 +0000

A new player has entered the arena! Kris joins the crew this week to continue the discussions around Mass Effect 3 and Journey. Brad expresses his opinions on the upcoming RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles, a game that is reinvigorating the western interest in JRPGs. The first segment features Kid Icarus Uprising, Kingdoms of Amalur, Closure, The Silent Hill HD Collection and more! In the news, we review the details surrounding a new game announcement from Suda 51 and some potentially devastating rumors about the next generation of consoles. Don't forget to check out our most recent episodes of Audible Impressions for additional thoughts on Silent Hill Downpour, Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City, and Blades of Time(Links below)!

Podcast 265 - [download]

Impressions:
Xenoblade Chronicles (Brad)
Mass Effect 3 (Kris/Brad/David/Nick)
Journey (Nick/Kris/Brad)
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Kris)
The Darkness 2 (Kris)
The Devil May Cry HD Collection (Nick)
The Silent Hill HD Collection (Nick)
Kid Icarus Uprising (David)
Closure (David)

**SPOILER WARNING** - 1:13:00 - 1:15:00 Our Mass Effect 3 Discussion does contain minor spoilers.

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Joseph - @TheJosephChrist
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude
Nolan - @InfamousNolan

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Vol.1
Audible Impressions - Silent Hill Downpour Vol. 1
Audible Impressions - Blades of Time Vol. 1

This week's break music is a sample from:
Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 3 Soundtrack) - "End of Small Sanctuary"

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4PP 264: The Meat-Cobbler Show

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:00:54 +0000

This week we kick things off in our new HQ with an exciting 3-man show! David is off in Washington but Mike joins Brad and Nick to talk about everything from Silent Hill Downpour to the controversy surrounding Mass Effect 3 to the difference between Muffins and Cupcakes! Other topics of discussion include the rumored imminent demise of Prey 2, studio closures, and something called Meat Cobbler... It's a fun show for all involved so crack open a cold one (soft drinks for all you minors out there!) and enjoy! Don't forget to download this weeks episodes of Audible Impressions for additional impressions on Silent Hill, Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City, and Blades of Time(Links below)!

Podcast 264 - [download]

Impressions:
Silent Hill Downpour (Nick)
Mass Effect 3 (Mike/Brad/Nick)
Cry of Fear (Brad)
Journey (Mike/Brad)

**SPOILER WARNING** - 27:00 - 45:00 Our Mass Effect 3 Discussion does contain minor spoilers.

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude
Nolan - @InfamousNolan

This week's break music is:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - "Jammin With My NES" - Download Here

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DT081 - Not So Big into High Fantasy

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:43 +0000

David & Chris Davis have a dinner at Mighty Fine Burger to talk about they don't like high fantasy. Also on the plate, Mass Effect, Star Wars, and Space Marine.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded March 21st, 2012.
Dinner Time 081 – Not So Big into High Fantasy - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT081-03.21.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Credits: Xophen for the new Logo [Contribute Here]

Show Notes

Audible Impressions: Silent Hill Downpour

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:32:48 +0000

Nick and Bob reflect on their experiences with Silent Hill Downpour, the latest western-developed entry in the cult-franchise. They discuss the reasons why they feel the game is deserving of praise as well as the reasons that the game is not quite as noteworthy as it could be. Is the combat finally improved? Is it spooky? Does it feel like a Silent Hill game should? All of these questions are addressed without any story specific spoilers! Look for volume 2 in a couple weeks to hear our spoiler-filled discussion!

Silent Hill Downpour - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Silent-Hill-Downpour-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

Audible Impressions: Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:10:59 +0000

Tim and David discuss the high points and low points for the multiplayer iteration in the Resident Evil franchise. Is there any reason to play this game? Are there any redeeming qualities? How about the RE Lore? It's all for you here.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-RE-ORC-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 263: The Time Paradox Show

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:00:54 +0000

It's a controversial week for gaming as two highly anticipated sequels debut with new developers at the helm. David expresses his reluctant appreciation for Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City while Nick stands in defense of Silent Hill Downpour, a game that he touts as one of the best sequels in the series recent history. Of course, it wouldn't be 4PP without some ridiculous tangents involving philosophical masturbation and Peter Molyneux. Oh, and Nick get's slapped! Don't forget to subscribe and download the newly launched "Audible Impressions" podcast for additional game impressions (Links below)!

Podcast 263 - [download]

Impressions:
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (David)
Mass Effect 3: From Ashes DLC (Brad)
Silent Hill Downpour (Nick/Jack)

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude
Nolan - @InfamousNolan

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - Sine Mora Vol.1
Audible Impressions - Binary Domain Vol. 1
Audible Impressions - Blades of Time Vol. 1

This week's break music is:
Silent Hill 2- "True (itsgonenowmix)" - Download Here

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DT080 - Never Enough Time

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:45:54 +0000

Brad and David sit down to have a serious conversation about Ninja Gaiden, their lack of time playing games, and the decisions they have to make.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded March 21st, 2012.

Dinner Time 080 – Never Enough Time - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT080-03.21.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Credits: Xophen for the new Logo [Contribute Here]

Show Notes

Audible Impressions: Sine Mora Vol. 1

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:01:17 +0000

With day one impressions, Joseph and David sit down to talk about their feelings about the new 2D shooter from Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture. It's definitely a departure from normal shooters but does it do enough to make it worth your while? And what's this talk about a story?

Sine Mora: Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Sine-Mora-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 262: The "Who Cares About Earth?" Show

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:53:10 +0000

Get ready for a 5-player Mass Effect 3 extravaganza! Nolan joins the crew on Spring Break to weigh in on Mass Effect 3 and things get a little our of control. Jack shares his surprising opinion about Journey, the latest visual masterpiece from ThatGameCompany and Brad and Nick show their support for the long overdue survival title, I Am Alive. Impressions go on a little long this week but with so many games to discuss, who cares!? Don't forget to check out this week's Audible Impressions episodes to hear opinions on Blades of Time, Asura's Wrath, and Assassin's Creed III!

Podcast 262 - [download]

Impressions:
Mass Effect 3 (Nick/David/Brad/Nolan/Jack)
Journey (Jack/David/Brad)
I Am Alive (Brad/Nick/David)

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude
Nolan - @InfamousNolan

Audible Impressions: (LOOK FOR AUDIBLE IMPRESSIONS ON ITUNES!)
Audible Impressions - Asura's Wrath Vol.2
Audible Impressions - Assassin's Creed III Vol. 0
Audible Impressions - Blades of Time Vol. 1

This week's break music is:
Mass Effect 2 - "The Sound of the Galaxy" - Download Here

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Dinner Time Ep. 79 - A Tale of Two Shooters

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:58:05 +0000

Brad, Jack, & David sit down and talk about Binary Domain & Yakuza: Dead Souls, Two games made by the same developer but with completely different theories in shooter controls.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.
Also Freddie's Hamburges was amazing noisy this week, sorry about that.

Recorded March 15th, 2012.
Dinner Time 079 – A Tale of Two Shooters - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT079-03.15.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Credits: Xophen for the new Logo

Audible Impressions: Blades of Time Vol. 1

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:50:05 +0000

Bob and David sit down this fine morning to talk about the surprisingly good Blades of Time. Are we serious? Why is it so good? Come find out!

Blades of Time - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Blades-of-Time-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

Audible Impressions: Asura's Wrath Vol. 2

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:00:21 +0000

Tim joins David to wrap up his impression about a pretty divided game. Are they more positive now that he's finished the game? Does the story make sense?

Feel free to chime in on your opinions on Asura's in the comments below and we will revisit them on the next volume! Enjoy!

Asura's Wrath - Volume 2 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Asuras-Wrath-Vol2.mp3[/podcast]

Don't forget to check out Asura's Wrath - Volume 1

4PP 261: The Big Bo Show

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:55:41 +0000

It's Mass Effect 3 release day and while "Taking Earth Back" sounds like a great idea, we can't stop talking about Binary Domain! Asura's Wrath and Alan Wake's American Nightmare also make the cut this week with some surprising opinions on both fronts. Assassin's Creed 3 and the Steambox rumors make headlines this week and we take some time to answer a few awesome questions from the community. Get ready, March Madness has begun!

Podcast 261 - [download]

Impressions:
Binary Domain (Brad/David/Nick)
Asura's Wrath (David)
Alan Wake: American Nightmare (Nick)
Gran Turismo 5 (Jack)

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude

Link Depository:
Audible Impressions - Lumines: Electronic Symphony Vol.1
Audible Impressions - Asura's Wrath Vol. 1

This week's break music is:
Diddy Kong Racing - "Shiva Nataraja" - Download Here

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DT078 - Quantic Dream Thing

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:08:46 +0000

Brad & David sit down again to talk about Kara, Quantic Dream's newest tech demo. Also on the plate talks about Konami, Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions Patch, and Tecmo.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.
Also Chick-fil-a was amazing loud this week, sorry about that.

Recorded March 8th, 2012.
Dinner Time 078 – Quantic Dream Thing - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT078-03.08.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Credits: Xophen for the new Logo [Contribute Here]

Audible Impressions: Asura's Wrath Vol. 1

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:16:44 +0000

Another Audible Impressions comes your way in the form of Asura's Wrath. David is joined by site writers Tim and Chris Davis to talk about the very Japanese game. How do they feel about the combat? The story? The game structure? How over-the-top is it? It's all discussed here in our newest feature on the site.

Feel free to chime in on your opinions on Asura's in the comments below and we will revisit them on the next volume! Enjoy!

Asura's Wrath - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Asuras-Wrath-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

Audible Impressions: Lumines ES Vol. 1

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:34:01 +0000

NEW FEATURE ALERT! Welcome to the first episode of Audible Impressions! These bite sized shows will feature 30-minute conversations between two staff members about a single game. Rather than organize these in numerical order however, each game will contain volumes in order to allow us to return to the game for future episodes. David and Nick kick things off with their initial impressions of Lumines: Electronic Symphony on the Playstation Vita. Let us know your opinions on Lumines in the comments below and we will revisit them on the next volume! Enjoy!

Lumines Electronic Symphony - Volume 1 - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Lumines-ES-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 260: The White Problems Show

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:30:38 +0000

It has been an exciting week following the release of the Playstation Vita! David and Nick share their initial impressions of the new hardware including some discussions of Uncharted: Golden Abyss and and Lumines. On the console front, the latest game from famed developer, Starbreeze, gets plenty of coverage while Brad returns to his beloved Twisted Metal once again.

Podcast 260 - [download]

Impressions:
- Playstation Vita (Nick/David)
- Uncharted Golden Abyss (Nick)
- Lumines (David)
- Touch My Katamari (David)
- Syndicate (Nick/David)
- Twisted Metal (Brad)
- Cry of Fear (Jack)

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @RockLiao
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude

This week's break music is:
Jet Set Radio - "Late Night Sneakin" - Download Here

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DT077 - Stay Off the Box

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:47:19 +0000

If you can't handle the chicken. This week, Carlos joins David and Brad at Bush's Chicken to talk about Syndicate Co-Op, Starhawk, and Gotham City Imposters.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded February 29th, 2012.
Dinner Time 077 – Stay Off the Box - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT077-02.29.2012.mp3[/podcast]

Credits: Xophen for the new Logo [Contribute Here]

Show Notes
Star Wars Dance

DT076 - Headset Issues

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:08:50 +0000

Brad and I went to Chick-fil-a to talk about the new SSX, Binary Domain, and Voice Commands....

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded February 23rd, 2012.
Dinner Time 076 – Headset Issues - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT076-02.23.2012.mp3[/podcast]

DT075 - Nick Orders a Salad

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:12 +0000

Nick was in Houston the day after Valentine's so he and I sat down to talk about some games. He ordered a Salad. And the fried Shrimp Platter.....

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded February 15th, 2012.
Dinner Time 075 – Nick Orders a Salad - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT075-02.15.2012.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 259: The Soulless Show

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:00:10 +0000

Forgive the late start to the show this week but a little pre-show analysis of Final Fantasy XII had to make the cut. Mike Pittman joins the crew in Davids absence to discuss the Starhawk beta and his excitement for Journey. Nick reveals all about Resident Evil Revelations and Brad continues to shower Twisted Metal with sweet nectar. On a rather odd note, the guys can't put their finger on it but something is missing from the recently released, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Could it be it's soul? All that plus Far Cry 3, Sleeping Dogs, and Assassin's Creed 3 in this weeks episode! Don't miss it!

Podcast 259 - [download]

Impressions:
- Resident Evil Revelations (Nick)
- Starhawk (Mike/Brad)
- Twisted Metal (Brad/Nick/Jack)
- Kingdoms of Amalur (Mike/Nick)

Link Depository:
Gameranx Community Spotlight: An Interview with 4Player Podcast - [Link]

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Nick - @Nickh0630
Brad - @FolderBrad
Mike - @mHidalgoPittman
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude

Support Mike and his band, Corporate Elvis! Like their facebook page and be sure to swing by Red Eyed Fly tonight (Friday - 02/24/2012) at 9:00 PM if you live in the Austin area!

Below is a link to the SXSW contest that Mike mentioned at the end of the show. Check out the video and be sure to vote for them starting today!

Click here to watch a live performance and vote for Corporate Elvis!

This week's break music is:
Silent Hill 2 - "There was a Hole Here" - Download Here

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DT074 - Soul Calibur Conversation

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:31:38 +0000

This week on Dinner Time, Brad and David are joined by friend and Soul Calibur player Shane to talk about the new Soul Calibur game and how it's being received.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded February 14th, 2012.
Dinner Time 074 – Soul Calibur Conversation - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT074-02.14.2012.mp3[/podcast]

DT073 - Demos, PC Games, & Chicken Sandwich

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:41:16 +0000

This week on Dinner Time, Jack and David sit down to talk about the PC market, Jack's love for Demo Discs, and some other stuff.

I apologize beforehand about my noisy eating habits. I will work on it for future shows.

Recorded February 8th, 2012.
Dinner Time 073 – Demos, PC Games, & Chicken Sandwich - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT073-02.06.2012.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 258: The Endless Staircase Show

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:08:54 +0000

Happy Valentines from the team at 4Player! We sit down to record a day earlier than usual this week since Valentines plans and our upcoming Twisted Metal community event overlap our usual recording time. We touch on some of the finer points of The Darkness 2, Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning, Resident Evil Revelations, and a game about stairs! We touch on Double Fine's latest endeavor and Brad awakens the darkness within Nick! It's starting to feel a lot like Valentines Day!

Podcast 258 - [download]

Impressions:
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Nick/Brad)
- Resident Evil Revelations (Nick/David)
- The Darkness 2 (Nick)
- Darksiders (David)
- SCP-087 (Nick/Jack/David)

Discussions:
- Circle Pad Pro Impressions
- Double Fine's Kickstarter Initiative

Link Depository:
Gameranx Community Spotlight: An Interview with 4Player Podcast - [Link]

Follow Us on Twitter
Nick - @Nickh0630
Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @David4PP
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude

This week's break music is:
Dark Cloud - "Moon Dust" - Download Here

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4PP 257: With a Great Show Comes Great Responsibility

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:22 +0000

Have you ever wondered if super powers exist in the real world? Why do these fantastical abilities not grace key members of society like they do in games and films? Well today we explain everything! Come for the wisdom and stay for the discussions of Twisted Metal, Chronicles of Riddick, and The Darkness 2! O yeah, there is also a fair amount of discussion about sausages and movie outtakes to be heard as well. Enjoy the show... you can thank us later!

Podcast 257 - [download]

Impressions:
- Twisted Metal (Brad)
- Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Nick) {SPOILER WARNING for Skyrim & Oblivion}
- L.A. Noire DLC (David)
- Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay Multiplayer (Brad)
- The Darkness 2 (Nick / Jack)

Discussions:
- Super powers
- Sausages
- Rush Hour Outtakes

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @David4PP
Jack - @ThatEnglishDude

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:00:19 +0000

Jack starts the show off strong with a guest rant about the developers of Amy. We discuss some pretty high-profile demos that hit Xbox Live this week including Azura's Wrath, the Darkness 2, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. One of those titles sends us spiraling into a heated conversation about some of the more questionable marketing ploys of today's biggest publishers. Max Payne 3 and Batman both make into the news this week and we share some of the more entertaining results of our recent community survey.

Podcast 254 - [download]

Impressions:
- Asura's Wrath (Demo)
- Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Demo)
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Demo)
- The Darkness 2 (Demo)
- Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Brad)
- Escape Goat (Nolan)
- Saint's Row 3 (Nolan)
- Galgun (David)
- Nin 2 Jump (Nolan)

Link Depository:
4PP 2012 Preview Show - [Link]
4PP 2011 Award Show Part 1 - [Link]
4PP 2011 Award Show Part 2 - [Link]
4PP 2011 Award Show Part 3 - [Link]
4PP 2011 Award Show Part 4 - [Link]

Follow Us on Twitter
Nick - @Nickh0630
Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @David4PP
Nolan - @InfamousNolan

This week's break music is:
Donkey Kong Country - "Welcome Home, DK" - Download Here

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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:14:11 +0000

We're over halfway there! This is Part 3 of the Cocktail Time 2011 Awards Show. In this show Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis give their winners for the following categories.

Download it now you miserable pricks!

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4PP 2011 Award Show - Part 2

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:15:14 +0000

We press on with our 2011 award ceremony in Part 2 of this 4 part podcast series. In this episode, we cover 10 more categories that range from downloadable game to best debut and we close out the show with our annual fuck/marry/kill award just for fun! If that doesn't blow your skirt up, Brad also brings back the clown laugh for your listening enjoyment. Lastly, If you want to share your picks for any of these categories, please leave them in the comments!

Best Downloadable Game
Best Handheld Game
Best Multiplayer Experience
Best Downloadable Content
Best Console Exclusives
Best Announcement
Worst Announcement
Best Debut (New IP)
Best New Character
Fuck/Marry/Kill (Catherine/Katherine/Isabella)

2011 Award Show - Part 2 - [download]

Impressions:

Link Depository:
4PP 2012 Preview Show - [Link]
4PP 2011 Award Show Part 1 - [Link]

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @David4PP
Nolan - @InfamousNolan
Mike - @mHidalgoPittman

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Cocktail Time 2011 Awards Show – Part 2

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:19:16 +0000

Continuing on with our 2011 year-end ceremonies is Part Two of the Cocktail Time 2011 Awards Show. In this show Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis give their winners for the following categories.

Best Download Game
Best Handheld Game
Best Multiplayer Experience
Best Downloadable Content
Best Exclusive Lineup
Best Announcement
Worst Announcement
Best Debut
Best New Character
Fuck/Marry/Kill - (Catherine/Katherine/Isabella

Download it now you miserable pricks!

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Cocktail Time 2011 Awards Show - Part 1

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:30:02 +0000

And this is it! Part one of the Cocktail Time 2011 Awards Show. In this show Joseph Christ, Bob Webb and Chris Davis give their winners for the following categories.

Best Sound Design
Best Graphics
Best World/Universe
Best Innovation
Best Boss Fight
Best Original Soundtrack
Best Storytelling
Best New Trend

Who won what!? Who beat whom!? Only one way to find out.

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4PP 2011 Award Show - Part 1

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:35:22 +0000

2011 is over and the time has come once again to reflect upon the games that stole our hearts and the games that stomped all over them. In part 1 of our this epic 4 part series, we discuss our winners (and honorable mentions) for the following categories!

Best Sound Design
Best Graphics
Best World/Universe
Best Innovation
Best Boss Fight
Best Original Soundtrack
Best Storytelling
Best New Trend
Worst New Trend
Most Innovative Developer

2011 Award Show - Part 1 - [download]

Impressions:

Link Depository:
4PP 2012 Preview Show - [Link]

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Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @David4PP
Nolan - @InfamousNolan
Mike - @mHidalgoPittman

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4PP 253: The 2012 Preview Show

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:40:32 +0000

2012 is Finally upon us and aside from preparing for the armageddon, there is a whole lot of gaming to squeeze in. In the first hour of this epic 3-hour podcast, we take some time to talk about the Witcher 2, Crysis, and David's distaste for green olives. Of course, the focal point of this week's show is the extensive list of 2012 releases that we run through for the bulky back-end of the show. Gathered by ourselves and then fleshed out with the help of the community, we run down a comprehensive list of games that will inevitably be holding our interest and fueling our discussions for the next year. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to write because 2012 is looking to be even more jam packed than 2011!

Podcast 253 - [download]

Impressions:

- The Witcher 2 (Brad)
- Crysis (Nick)
- Modern Warfare 3 (Nick)
- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nick)
- Payday: The Heist (David/Jack)

Link Depository:
Talking Dog - [Link]
4PP 2011 Award Categories - [Link]

Follow Us on Twitter
Nick - @Nickh0630
Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @David4PP
Nolan - @InfamousNolan
Mike - @mHidalgoPittman

This week's break music is:
Dark Cloud 2 - "Before Everything Happened" - Download Here

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4PP 252: The Mike Show

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:00:01 +0000

In our final podcast of 2011, our friend and frequent broadcaster, Mike, makes his podcasting debut to discuss the intricacies of Dark Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. Impressions run a bit longer than usual to include Saint's Row 3, Trine 2, and a few games from this year's Humble Indie Bundle but there isn't much news to discuss anyways. It has been a great year for us and we are super excited about 2012 and what it has in store for us. See you on the other side!

Podcast 252 - [download]

Impressions:

- Ico/Shadow of the Colossus Collection (Mike)
- Trine 2 (Brad)
- Lord of the Rings: War in the North (Nolan)
- Dark Souls (Mike)
- Saint's Row the Third (Nick)
- Night Sky (Nolan)
- Bit Trip Runner (Nolan) [Link]
- Audio Surf (Nolan) [Link]
- Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Nolan)

Link Depository:
Frog Video FAIL - [Link]
4PP 2011 Award Categories - [Link]
Elder Scrolls III Morrowind Graphics Overhaul Video - [Link]
Travis (4PP) Epic Nutcracker Zelda Video - [Link]

Follow Us on Twitter
Nick - @Nickh0630
Brad - @FolderBrad
David - @David4PP
Nolan - @InfamousNolan
Mike - @mHidalgoPittman

This week's break music is:
Ico - "Save Me" - Download Here

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4PP 251: The Brandy Sniffer Show

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:00:17 +0000

The year is winding down and we still have a lot to play and discuss before our end of the year shows. This week, Brad finished Dark Souls and has a bone to pick with some of the more eccentric fans of the game and Nick discusses the recent Deus Ex DLC. Skyward Sword continues to disappoint so we talk about Twilight Princess instead. Who would have thought that 251 episodes later, we would be talking about Twilight Princess again? O yeah... Nick wants to buy a Vita but the decision doesn't seem to be that easy in light of the launch sales numbers from Japan.

Podcast 251 - [download]

Impressions:

- Dark Souls (Brad)
- Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Nolan)
- Deus Ex: Missing Link (Nick)

Have any thoughts or opinions about next weeks community question?

We want to hear some of your most cherished, embarrassing, or exciting holiday memories involving video games! We will be reading these on the next two shows so there is plenty of time to cover these.

Thanks again to our community member, Ali Nicole, for her wonderful work on our newly adopted iTunes art!

Link Depository:

The current break music is:
Breath of Fire IV - "Endings, Beginnings, and One Hell of a Trip" - Download Here

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4PP 250: The Fuzzy Cheeks Show

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:30:16 +0000

What a week! In the first segment, Jack serenades us with tales of Trine 2 and Brad quits Skyward Sword (maybe?). We rattle off some great discussion surrounding some of the underdogs of 2011 such as Binding of Isaac and Stacking. Of course, this would not be a true video game podcast if we did not take the time to discuss some of the major trailers from this year's shitty Spike VGAs. We cover The Last of Us, Alan Wake American Nightmare, and of course, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance! This is one episode you won't want to miss! Did I mention that we kick started our community holiday stories segment? Feel free to drop into the forums to tell us about your holiday tales!

Podcast 250 - [download]

Impressions:

- Trine 2 (Jack)
- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Brad)
- Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Nolan)
- Binding of Isaac (Nolan)
- Stacking (Nolan)
- DLC Quest (Nolan)
- Tactics Ogre (Brad)

Have any thoughts or opinions about next weeks community question?

Thanks again to our community member, Ali Nicole, for her wonderful work on our newly adopted iTunes art!

Link Depository:

The current break music is:
The Binding of Isaac - "The Clubbing of Isaac" - Download Here

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4PP 249: The $34 Whackjob Show

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:00:08 +0000

Nick starts the show off strong this week by saying the wrong show number! In episode 249, the guys discuss their complex feelings about the recently released Zelda game, Skyward Sword. David shares his feelings on Need for Speed the Run and Nick chimes in with his yearly Bond game report. With some touching stories about Brad's gamer niece and another shameful chatter-4-the-week thrown in for good measure, it is a pretty long show this week. With only a few short weeks until our annual end-of-the-year award shows, there is still so much to play and discuss. Join us!

Podcast 249 - [download]

Impressions:

- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Brad/Nick/David)
- Escape Goat (David)
- Need for Speed: The Run (David)
- Assassin's Creed Revelations (Nolan)
- Goldeneye Reloaded (Nick/David)

Have any thoughts or opinions about next weeks community question?

Thanks again to our community member, Ali Nicole, for her wonderful work on our newly adopted iTunes art!

Link Depository:

The current break music is:
Goldeneye 007 - "Controlled Jazz" - Download Here

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Cocktail Time Ep. 29 - "Filthy Pig"

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:45:43 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! Or at least it was. Unfortunately, everyone except Bob was sick and thankful for little as we could feel our bodies rotting from within. Still though, we hunkered on and discussed Assassins Creed: Revelations, Skyrim, Nightmare Kitchens, brewing, Modern Warfare 3 and more!

*cough -cough* DOWNLOAD IT! *cough*

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4PP 248: The "Not Hitman" Show

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:53:59 +0000

Our reduced line-up this week manages to stay relatively focused on gaming discussions with only a few minor distractions. Brad and Nick discuss their opinions of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and how it compares to previous Zelda titles while Jack fills everyone in on the recently released Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, particularly Peace Walker. The back half of the show is filled with plenty of community interaction and despite our best efforts, Hitman becomes a major topic of discussion.

Podcast 248 - [download]

Impressions:
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Brad/Nick)
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (Jack)

Have any thoughts or opinions about next weeks community question?

How do you feel about video game censorship? When is it necessary and when is it ridiculous? Be sure to tell us about any incidents involving censorship for those of you who are living abroad.

Link Depository:

The current break music is:
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - "Tattered Slippers" - Download Here

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4PP 247: The "Wet Humps" Show

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:10:11 +0000

Have you ever wondered what would happen if 4PP won two podcast awards? Well it looks like you get a podcast full of Twilight discussion and a terrible new definition for "Black Eyed Peas" experience. If that doesn't tickle your balls then how does some Skyward Sword and Assassin's Creed Revelations sound? Well if that doesn't do it for you... GTFO!

Podcast 247 - [download]

Impressions:

- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (David/Brad)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (Nick/Nolan)
- Professor Layton and the Last Specter (David)
- The Black Eyed Peas Experience (David)

Have any thoughts or opinions about next weeks community question?

What are your thoughts on the reliance on "Trial & Error" in modern game design? When does it work and when does it ruin an experience?

Send us an email at: Contact@4playerpodcast.com

Link Depository:

This is "The Black Eyed Peas" Experience - Sweat or Pee? What do you think?

The current break music is:
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - "Wet Dreams" - Download Here

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4PP 246: The "F*** Nick" Show

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:20:55 +0000

As if foretold by the gods, Nick has fallen ill just in time for the release of Skyrim, leaving Brad to lead this week's shenanigans! Plenty of games are discussed and Nolan makes his triumphant return to the show following several week's of absence. Enjoy!

Podcast 245 - [download]

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Cocktail Time Ep. 28 - The Skyrim Special Show!

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:04:58 +0000

Yo Dawg, I heard you like Skyrim. So I made a podcast about Skyrim so you can listen to it while you play Skyrim, and Skyrim while you Skyrim!

Joseph sits down with Nick Henderson, Bob Webb, and Chris Davis to discuss all things Nord and Sword. But that's not all. They also touch on War in the North, Saints Row 3, Beard eating and more!

DRAGONBORN!!

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4PP 245: The Insane Aerial-Maneuver Show

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:26:47 +0000

With only a week left before the release of 4 lengthy titles, we scramble to stay abreast of the busy holiday season. Of course, there is still plenty to discuss with the recent launch of Uncharted 3, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and Battlefield 3 still manages to remain relevant despite the recent release of Modern Warfare 3. We spend a little bit of time speculating over the few confirmed reveals that will debut at the Spike VGA awards before launching headfirst into our new community segment! Seeing as this is a new segment, we would appreciate any feedback that you might. If you want to get involved with our new community segment, don't forget to email us your opinions so that we can rattle off your thoughts on next weeks podcast! Email link is below in the show notes.

Podcast 245 - [download]

Impressions:

- Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Nick/Brad/Jack/David)
- Battlefield 3 (Nick/Jack)
- Lord of the Rings: War in the North (David/Brad)
- Payday: The Heist (Jack)
- Sonic Generations (David)

Community Discussion Topic - What are the effects (good or bad) of Online Passes on both the consumers and the industry as a whole?

Have any thoughts or opinions about next weeks community question? Send us an email at: Contact@4playerpodcast.com

Link Depository:

Battlefield 1942 Air Maneuver Video - Mentioned during Battlefield 3 impressions.
Dissecting Dexter Podcast - Nick mentioned this podcast during his 4Player Minute.

The current break music is:
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - "Serious Moon Business" - Download Here

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4PP 244: The Bat-Swarm Show!

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:17:21 +0000

David finally returns to talk about some of this years hottest triple-A titles like Michael Phelps: Push the Limit! In all seriousness though, we played enough of Uncharted 3 to know that we love Uncharted 3. We also talk about Amnesia, Decay, the Breast Stroke, Portal 2 DLC, Kirby, and BAT TRAVERSAL! After the intermission, we introduce a new community segment and then conduct our community panel. If you want to get involved with our new community segment, don't forget to email us your opinions so that we can rattle off your thoughts on next weeks podcast! Email link is below.

Have any thoughts or opinions about this weeks community question? Send us an email at: Contact@4playerpodcast.com

Podcast 244 - [download]

Impressions:

- Decay (Brad)
- Amnesia (Nick)
- Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Nick/David/Jack)
- Infamous 2: Festival of Blood (Nick)
- Batman: Arkham City (David)
- Kirby: Return to Dreamland (David)

The second half of this week's podcast consists of a short community focused panel. We took questions about the site from the community and answered them on the spot. We will do this every month or two to ensure that everyone has a chance to ask their questions.

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Cocktail Time Ep. 27 - The Mess Show!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:51:52 +0000

This new Cocktail Time can only be described as a mess. A wonderful, drunken mess. Joseph Christ sit's down with Nick Henderson and Bob Webb to discuss some video games but the conversation continually get's derailed again and again. Topics of discussion include Rage, Gears of War 3, Dinosaurs, the movie Bloodsucking Freaks, backyard wrestling, Dark Souls and more!

Listen to it...and then let's just forget it ever happened.

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4Player Podcast Ep. 243 - 10.25.2011

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:32:03 +0000

It's horror week at 4Player in celebration of our third official nomination in the Podcast Awards! Luckily, some of that spills over into the podcast with some discussion of Fatal Frame, Kuon, and the ever popular Amnesia: The Dark Descent. A surprising debate involving Batman: Arkham City arises, Jack gives us the scoop on Battlefield 3, and the news segment is taken over by the surprising announcement of Grand Theft Auto V (That's 5 for those of you who didn't pay attention in school).

Podcast 243 - [download]

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Impressions:

- Kuon (Brad)
- Fatal Frame
- Amnesia: The Dark Descent (Nick)
- Batman: Arkham City (Nick/Brad)
- Battlefield 3 (Jack)

News:

- Assassins Creed movie in the works
- Warner Bros. to publish Witcher 2 on XBox 360 in the west
- Ezio is guest character in Soul Calibur V
- 2K Marin hit with Layoffs
- Grand Theft Auto V announcement & speculation

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4PP 242: The Big Flats Show

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:53:42 +0000

Running a little behind schedule this week thanks to the copious amounts of Big Flats Beer we have been drinking! Please excuse the delay. On the bright side, Carlos the Stout joins us this week to talk about Batman Arkham City and all the sweet games we played at our Extra Life Charity event! It's a shorter show than usual and our exhaustion from our eventful weekend is still hanging heavily around our shoulders but nothing will stop us from talking about video games! Enjoy!

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Impressions:

- Dark Souls (Brad)
- Batman: Arkham City (Nick/Carlos/Brad)
- Fruit Ninja Kinect (Carlos)
- Deadliest Warrior 2 (Carlos/Brad/Nick)
- Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (Nick)

News:

- Level-5 Announces Guild 01
- Namco Bandai publishing Ni No Kuni in the west
- Playstation Vita western release date
- Double Fine sells their soul to Microsoft
- Catwoman Online Pass
- Activision announces "Amazing Spider-Man"

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4PP 241: The Terrible Transition Show

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:05:39 +0000

This weeks episode may be down one chair but all the talk of hot new titles like Dark Souls and Rage should be enough to fill the void. Nolan contributes some horrendously good transitions during the impressions segment and the back half of the show features some in depth discussion of the industries most recent, trending topics.

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Impressions:
- Dark Souls (Brad)
- Rage (Nick)
- Driver: San Francisco (Nolan)

News:
- Team Bondi is closing.
- Battlefield 3 high res texture pack
- Mass Effect 3 multiplayer/co-op
- Silent Hill Downpour Delayed
- Sony implements Online Pass

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4PP 240: The Bad Analogy Show

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:06:15 +0000

This weeks podcast loses it's fourth chair early on in the show thanks to a rather unprofessional temper tantrum! On the bright side, Nick, Brad and Jack keep it real and opt to stick around and keep things interesting with discussion of games like Rage, Gears of War 3, Rochard, and The Binding of Isaac. To my delight, there is even some Dexter talk in there for good measure!

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Impressions:

- Rage (Jack)
- Gears of War 3 (Nick)
- Rochard (Brad)
- The Binding of Isaac (Brad)

News:

- Level-5 trademarks Wrath of the White Witch
- Bloody Roar 5 Hoax
- Resident Evil Revelations release date
- Playstation 2 classics on PSN
- Assassin's Creed development changes
- Infinity Blade gets a sequel

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4PP 239: The Two Dollar Rental Show

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:05:52 +0000

It's flashback Tuesday! The classic 4PP crew is keeping it real this week with talk of hot topics like Dead Island, Deus Ex, and Jersey Shore as told from the perspective of Old Snake! Also, there are only a few days left to nominate us for a podcast award so help us out by clicking the link below!

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Impressions:
- Kirby Mass Attack (David)
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution (David)
- Driver: San Francisco (David)
- Dead Island (Nick/David)
- Ico/Shadow of the Colossus (Nick)
- Robot Alchemic Drive (Brad)

News:
- Journey gets a release window
- Lionsgate to make a Dead Island film
- Dead Space 3 plot details leaked
- Star Wars: The Old Republic coming in December
- Crysis coming to Consoles in early October
- I Am Alive rated by ESRB
- Jade Empire not forgotten by Bioware

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4PP 238: The "Something's Missing" Show

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:17:42 +0000

The gang is together but something is missing... what could it be? Perhaps it is my imagination. O well, we talk about Gears of War 3!

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Impressions:
- Xenoblade (Brad)
- Dead Island (Nolan)
- Gears of War 3 (Carlos)
- Gunstringer (David)
- Rise of Nightmares (David)
- Shaun White's Skateboarding (David)
- Driver: San Francisco (David)
- Moto Heroz (Brad)

News:
- Tomonobu Itagaki is a playable character in Saint's Row: The Third
- New uikoden Being Developed for the PSVita
- Ni No Kuni has a North American Release of Early 2012
- Dragon Quest Monsters Remake for the 3DS
- Final Fantasy X Remake for the PSVita
- Dead or Alive 5 for the PS3 and Xbox 360
- Netflix/Qwikster change
- Homefront 2 Announced; Developed by Crytek
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution boss battles were outsourced; Developed by Grip Entertainment

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4PP 237: The Awesome Show

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:23:43 +0000

On this week's episode, we discuss Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, Resistance 3, and even more Deus Ex: Human Revolution! With Tokyo Game Show about to be in full swing, we cover some of the news on the western front such as the unveiling of yet another cyberpunk shooter from the creative minds behind the Chronicles of Riddick, Carlos explains how Crysis on the consoles is destroying the rainforests and Rockstar's latest project, Max Payne 3 finally gets a release date. It is a pretty exciting week in the world of video games so join us and let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

I apologize for the serious delay this week. All I can say is that my week has been kind of crazy and we will be back on schedule with next weeks podcast!

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Impressions:
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine (Carlos)
Resistance 3 (Nick)
Bloodrayne Betrayal (Nick)
Dead Island (Jack)

News:
Starbreeze unveils "Syndicate" reboot
Devil May Cry HD Collection rated by ESRB
Max Payne release date
Crysis 1 gets digital release on consoles w/ 5000% less trees
Ico/Shadow of the Colossus HD flip cover

Music this week comes from Deus Ex: Human Revolution!

Track 1: Icarus (Main Theme)

Track 2: Hengsha Brothel

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4PP 236: The Onyx Show

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:18:06 +0000

On this extra long edition of 4Player Podcast, we talk aboutDiablo 3... actually... Brad talks about Diablo 3. In impressions, we discuss new releases like Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Dead Island while David brings the discussion back to a few classics like the original Prey and Tomb Raider Underworld. The remainder of the show plays out in it's usual ridiculous, entertaining manner with a full news and community segment. It's a long show this week but it will be worth your while to listen! Be sure to drop your comments and opinions in the comments below! And don't forget to vote for Jack's on the Tester Audtions by clicking the link below:

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Impressions:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Brad/Nick/Nolan)
Dead Island (Nick)
Tomb Raider Underworld (David)
Catherine (David)
Prey (David)

News:
Radiant Silvergun coming to the US on Sept 14
Little King Story sequel coming to the Vita
Just Dance Japan
Rumors of 3DS redesign are squandered
Zelda Skyward Sword bundle
Dragon Quest 10 is an MMO with a subscription fee
Kim Swift's new game = Quantum Conundrum
Gearbox promises new Duke game
Skyrim on 1 XBox 360 disc

Music this week comes from Dark Cloud!

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PAX 2011: Day 3 Podcast

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:11:26 +0000

On our last day at PAX Prime 2011, we played a lot of games. Adventures were had, pizza was eaten, and Brad was even killed by a bear! In this episode, we give our first HANDS-ON Impressions of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim! That's right folks, we played one of this year's most anticipated releases and we are fully prepared to regurgitate it's frothy goodness into your young, supple mouths! Unfortunately however, all good things must come to an end and by the time you are reading this, we are on the ground back in Texas! Thanks to everyone who came out to meet us and to all of our listeners who care what we have to say! We'll do this again real soon!

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Impressions:
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Borderlands 2
Aliens: Infestation
Batman: Arkham City
Gotham City Imposters
Lollipop Chainsaw
Rise of Nightmares
We Didn't Play Test This At All
Street Fighter X Tekken
Twisted Metal
and more...

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PAX 2011: Day 2 Podcast

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:49:09 +0000

On day 2 of our PAX Prime 2011 podcast, things get crazy! If you want to hear our impressions of some of PAX 2011's hottest games, you have come to the right place. Sit back and let PAX 2011 flow into your cerebellum!

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Impressions:
Resident Evil Revelations
Super Mario Land 3D
Aliens: Colonial Marines
Aliens: Infestation
Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Mass Effect 3
Uncharted 3
Goldeneye Reloaded
and more...

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PAX 2011: Day 1 Podcast

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:53:24 +0000

Day 1 of PAX Prime 2011 is over and we gathered together to discuss all of the fun video games that we played! If we didn't cover a game that you wanted to hear about, we are sure to cover it over the course of the next two nights so check back soon! If you have any opinions regarding the games at the show, drop us a comment below!

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Impressions:
War of the Worlds
Jurassic Park
Trine 2
Lollipop Chainsaw
Twisted Metal
Binary Domain
Starhawk
Trials Evolution
Asura's Wrath
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
SSX
Tacticolor
Speedrunner
and more...

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4PP 235: The Delicious Gum Show

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:05:13 +0000

If you are a fan of amazing games like Deus Ex and Minesweeper, boy do we have a show for you this week! El Shaddai, From Dust, and Deus Ex: Human Revolution are also covered in our impressions segment. We cover a bunch of not so exciting news topics but do our best to keep things exciting none the less. The fall release season has officially started and this week is but a brief preview of what is in store. Sit back, get comfortable, reach out and touch someone... and listen to this week's episode!

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Impressions:
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (Brad)
From Dust (Nolan)
Deus Ex (Nolan/Brad/Jack)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Minesweeper?!

News:
From Dust refunds
Parasite Eve 2 coming to PS1 Classics
Harmony of Despair coming to PSN
Don't buy El Shaddai
Japan phasing out Xbox 360
Buy Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Square Enix / Airtight Games about to announce a new title
No decapitations in Ninja Gaiden 3
Skyward Sword release date!

Music this week comes from Final Fantasy 7 (Remix)!

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4PP 234: The Bad Breakup Show

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:04:20 +0000

As the end of the summer lull draws near, the crew squeezes the last little bit of juice out of titles like Catherine, Tactics Ogre, and No Luca No. With the first day of GamesCom 2011, there is no shortage on news with talk of Devil May Cry, Battlefield 3, Zone of the Enders 3DS, and more! Did I mention one of our lovely community members shocks us with a ridiculous break up story? It all goes down on this weeks episode of 4Player Podcast. Once again, we are still getting used to our new audio setup so continued feedback is more than welcome! Stay frosty!

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**If you wish to listen to our special address to the community, please head on over to the forums and download the mp3: Forum Thread**

Impressions:
Catherine (David/Nolan)
No Luca No (Brad)
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (Brad)
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet (Nick)
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker ==> Skyward Sword (David)
Pilot Wings 3DS (David)

News:
New Devil May Cry trailer
Battlefield 3 gets Co-Op
PS3 Price Drop
Valve announces new Counter Strike (for consoles too!?)
Spy Pary early access pricing
Rage will be a 20GB+ install on Xbox 360
Kojima tweets a ZOE 3DS logo??!!

Music this week comes from Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker!

Track 1: Farewell Hyrule King

Track 2: Dragon Roost Island

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4PP 233: The First "Good" Show

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:56 +0000

After recording and producing this award winning podcast for more than 3 years, we have finally gotten serious about improving the audio quality. Thanks to our new recording equipment, you should notice a dramatic improvement in the audio quality on the show each week. However, we still need to hear any suggestions that you have to help us improve the show over the course of the next few weeks. Is Jack too quiet? Is the audio too loud? Is Brad dumb? No suggestion is irrelevant so please blow up the comments this week with your thoughts! O yeah and we talk about VIDEO GAMES! For like.... 2 hours!

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Impressions:
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet (Nick/Nolan/Brad)
Bastion (Nick/Nolan/Brad)
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Jack/Brad)

News:
Twisted Metal Delayed to 2012
Playstation Vita delayed to 2012
PSN Play Announced
Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim
Square-Enix picks up True Crime
Borderlands 2 Announced
Gamefly Digital Service

Music this week comes from _ _ _ _ _ (Can you guess the name the game?)!

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Cocktail Time Ep. 26 - The What About Bob Show!

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:23:52 +0000

Our new writer Bob Webb join's Joseph Christ and Nolan Hedstrom in his very first ever Cocktail Time! Truly one to go down in history, this particularly raucous CTT beings us disscussion of Catherine, Captain America: Super Soldier , home brewing, Alpha Centauri, the remaking of the movie Footloose, Kingpin, the majesty that was Soldier of Fortune's multiplayer, and the guys play a game of "Guess that Sound!"

It's surely one you don't want to miss. You might even poop your pants!

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4PP 232: The Marshmallow Show

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:19:27 +0000

Do you like Bastion? Do you like Deus Ex? How about hot blondes with a penchant for love making? If you answered yes to those questions then boy do we have a show for you this week! David returns after a few weeks to talk about strange japanese titles like Rhythm Tengoku and the effects that marshmallows have on the brain. Brad shits a brick over the recent announcement of Diablo 3 DRM (but he DEFINITELY wasn't planning on playing it) and curses Warner Bros for condemning War in the North. It's a scandalous show this week so kick back and enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes!

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Impressions:
Deus Ex (Brad)
From Dust (David)
Bastion (David/Nick/Nolan/Brad)
Catherine (Nick/David/Nolan)
Rhythm Tengoku (David)

News:
Sony absorbs Sucker Punch
Nintendo 3DS Price cut and Early Adopter deal
Netflix stats
Diablo 3 DRM
War in the North delayed
Lollipop Chainsaw picked up Warner Bros
Borderlands 2 announcement coming

Music this week comes from Catherine!

Track 1: Messiah Hallelujah Chorus

Track 2: Chopin - Piano Sonata #2 - "Funeral March" 3rd Movement

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Cocktail Time Ep. 25 - The Call of Carlos Show!

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:10:09 +0000

In this episode Joseph Christ sits down with Carlos to have a discussion on the Call of Duty franchise. That is, until, Carlos admits a secret that grinds the show to a halt.

Shadows of the Damned is also thrown in for good measure.

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4PP 231: The Philistine Show

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:00:59 +0000

On the latest episode of 4Player Podcast, Jack and Carlos sit in for David and Nolan to talk about video games and the group's cultural insensitivity. Oldies like Sly Cooper, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and Radiant Historia are covered in addition to some newbies like Bastion and Call of Juarez the Cartel. In the news, the guys talk about chainsaw wielding cheerleaders, a bunch of fighting game news, and then spiral into a tangent about Monolith. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to us on iTunes or atleast click the download link below. Que the music.

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Impressions:

Sly Cooper HD Collection (Jack)
Bastion (Nick/Brad/Carlos)
Radiant Historia (Brad)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (Jack)
Final Fantasy Tactics v. 1.3 (Brad)
Call of Juarez the Cartel (Carlos)

News:

Lollipop Chainsaw
Goldeneye Reloaded
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Gotham City Imposters gets a surprising release date

Music this week comes from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time!

Track 1: Deku Tree

Track 2: Kokiri Forest

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4PP 230: The Total Recall Show

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:10 +0000

This week, the group scoffs in horror as Nick reveals that he hasn't seen Total Recall, Nolan hates Splosion people, especially the women, and David reveals that he has two telephones! O yeah, there is also plenty of game discussion as well. A ton of downloadable titles such as Trenched and Capsized are covered and Nick even manages to squeeze in some Fallout New Vegas. If you like games and LOVE seemingly random, irrelevant tangents, then this weeks show is just for you. Be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave us a review so that we can do this again next week!

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Impressions:

Trenched (Brad)
Capsized (Brad)
Ms.Splosion Man (Nolan & David)
Game Dev Story (David)
Alice (David)
Duke Nukem (David)
Fallout: New Vegas (Nick)

News:

Mega Man Legends 3 is cancelled
Burnout Crash is dumb
Nintendo of America trademarks "The Last Story"
Ubisoft signs deal with the devil - Online pass coming soon
Darkness 2 Delay
Goldeneye Reloaded confirmed

Music this week comes from Fallout: New Vegas!

Track 1: I'm So Blue

Track 2: I'm Moving Out

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:54:28 +0000

Recorded June 24th, 2011

Brad. Jack, and David sit down to talk about the things most worrying them for the second half of 2011.

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4PP 226: The Uncomfortable Beginning Show

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:15:50 +0000

This week, the entire Austin group is all together for the first time since their return from E3. With the first half of 2011 coming to and end and the dry summer months quickly approaching, the guys waste no time talking about the last few major releases of the spring. The guys cover lengthy impressions of Alice, Infamous 2, Shadows of the Damned, Child of Eden, Outland, and more! While the past week has been slow for gaming news, there is still plenty to discuss and plenty of viewer questions to answer. Stop what you are doing and listen to the latest episode of 4Player Podcast! You know you want to!

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Impressions:
Prey (Brad)
Infamous 2 (Nick/David/Nolan/Brad)
Alice Madness Returns (David)
Shadows of the Damned (Nick/David)
Child of Eden (David)
Outland (David)
Stacking (David)
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nick)

News:
2K Games breaks up with the Redner Group
Exclusive Robin DLC for Best Buy Batman pre-orders
Halo Anniversary to feature Kinect Support
Patrice Desilets begins work with THQ Montreal
Battlefield 3 debuts Console version on Jimmy Fallon

Music this week comes from Shadows of the Damned

Track 1: Theme from Shadows of the Damned

Track 2: Last Stop, Windows Up

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TF 063 - Top 5 of 2011 So Far

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:00:28 +0000

Recorded June 16th, 2011

Brad and David sit down with Jack the Top 5 Games of 2011...... So Far.

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Cocktail Time Ep. 24 - The Pre-E3 Karate Kid Show!

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:55:37 +0000

In this Pre-E3 show Joseph Christ sits down with Nolan Hedstrom and Nick Henderson to talk about that little thing we love called Video Games. They talk about LA Noire, The Karate Kid 5, the trials and tribulations of E3 Prep, Fable III and a whole lot more! Don't just stand there looking at me! Download!

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4PP 225: Episode I Don't Give A Shit

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:46 +0000

Brad & David sit down with Carlos and Nolan to talk about this weeks new releases.

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Impressions:
Duke Nukem Forever (David & Carlos)
Red Faction: Armageddon (David, Carlos, Nolan)
Alice: The Madness Returns (Brad)
Infamous 2 (David)
Child of Eden (David)
The Saboteur (David)

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TF 062 - Top 5 Vacation Locations

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:00:49 +0000

Recorded June 2nd, 2011

Brad and David sit down with Jack from MadOverdose.com to talk about the locations they'd best like to visit on holiday.

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DT 071 - Hacker Sandwich

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:19:23 +0000

Recorded June 6th, 2011.

While the boys were gone, Jack and David sit down to talk about E3 and Sony's Problems

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E3 2011: Day 2 Podcast

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:00:44 +0000

Today was the first official day of E3. After one last, and slightly underwhelming, press conference from Nintendo, it was time to step foot onto the show floor and play some games. The list of games we saw and played on the first full day was long but it still pales in comparison to the number of games we have yet to see. We cover some big titles that were shown behind closed doors and talk about the games that we got our hands on for the first time ever.

Games:

Luigi's Mansion 2

Twisted Metal X

Darkness 2

Aliens: Colonial Marines

XCOM

Hitman Absolution

Tomb Raider

Bioshock Infinite

and more...

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**I apologize but there was a critical error made during the recording that caused us to lose our entire discussions of Deus Ex and Tomb Raider at the end... But we liked them... a lot... mostly**

E3 2011: Day 1 Podcast

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:12:50 +0000

Day one of E3 is officially over and we sit down on some comfy couches to talk about all of the announcements that were made at the various press conferences that we attended. We talk about everything from hardcore applications for the Kinect with titles like Mass Effect 3 and Ghost Recon to the newly released details for sony's new handheld, the 'Playstation Vita." It was an exhausting day and the number of actual surprises were few but the adventures we had were well worth the energy we spent. With Nintendo's conference first thing in the morning and a day of appointments and hands-on demos, we are sure to have plenty of content to discuss on our Day 2 podcast. In the meantime, get caught up with the Day 1 festivities with our first official podcast of E3 2011!

Conferences covered:

Microsoft
Electronic Arts
Ubisoft
Sony

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4PP 224: The Hypothetical Sister Show

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:47:19 +0000

On our last regular show before we ship off to LA for E3, our buddy Nate from Bioware joins us for some good ol' video game discussion. While David gives us his impressions of some oldies like 'The Club' and 'Heavenly Sword', Nate gives us some BRIEF insight into Star Wars: The Old Republic. Add in some Witcher 2 for good measure and you got yourself a great show! In the news, we cover the newly announced Call of Duty Elite, Metro Last Light, and then shed some light on the rumors currently circulating about the new Devil May Cry and Metal Gear Solid games. We would like to thank Nate again for once again subjecting himself to our tom-foolery. Tune in next week for our E3 2011 podcasts from Los Angeles California! See ya on the West Coast!

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Impressions:
Rift (Nate)
Aion (Nate)
Pokemon Black (Nate)
Witcher 2 (Nate)
Star Wars: The Old Republic (Nate)
Heavenly Sword (David)
The Club (David)
Hitman Blood Money (David)
3D Dot Game Heroes (David)

News:
Call of Duty Elite Announcement
Metro Last Light Announced
Devil May Cry Rumors
MGS Rising Rumors

Music this week comes from Valkyria Chronicles

Track 1: We Are the Barracks

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TF 061 - Top 5 On-Screen Duos

Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:44 +0000

Recorded May 26th, 2011

The official return of the Top 5 Podcast. Brad and David sit down with Jack from MadOverdose.com to talk about the best Duos who when they're together on-screen, are great at making people laugh.

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DT 070 - Dinner Over L.A. Noire

Sat, 28 May 2011 00:27:04 +0000

Recorded May 27th, 2011.

Nolan and David sit down to talk about L.A. Noire and specifics about story, character, and plot twists.

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4PP 223: The Domestic Abuse Show

Fri, 27 May 2011 01:17:46 +0000

We sincerely apologize to anyone who is offended by the title of this podcast... Now that I got that out of the way, it's time to talk about games! Like the calm before the storm, our impressions segment is narrowed in the weeks leading up to our trip to E3. We talk about some L.A. Noire, Viking, Homefront, and some weird game called Blood Will Tell. In the news we cover a lot of the rumor mill including some surprising rumors surrounding some popular IPs; both new and old. As the night winds down, we debate the differences between annual game releases for series like Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty and what it means for those franchises. It's an action packed show this week so don't forget to wear your seat belt!

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Impressions:
Blood Will Tell (Brad)
Viking: Battle for Asgard (Brad)
L.A. Noire (Nick/David/Nolan)
Homefront (David)

News:
PSP HD Remakes on PS3
God of War 4 rumors
Legacy of Kain game rumored
Tomb Raider Reboot Origins
Rockstar Games (Agent/Max Payne 3)
Modern Warfare 3 Trailer

Music this week comes from Ico

Track 1: Castle in the Mist
Track 2: Continue

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DT 069 - Top Five Surprising Stories

Sat, 21 May 2011 09:00:15 +0000

Recorded May 20th, 2011.

Brad and David sit down with Jack from MadOverdose.com to talk about their Top Five games which surprisingly enough had good stories.

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4PP 222: The Noire Noire Show

Thu, 19 May 2011 23:55:52 +0000

The week has finally arrived and the (surprisingly) crowded summer release window kicked off with a bang with the release of L.A. Noire. With many of us having been rather nervous about the potential problems that the game might have, we spend some time discussing our initial impressions of the game. Some might say we spent too much time discussing it so we cover a few other recent titles like Outland, Metro 2033 (SPOILER WARNING - 54 min mark) and Brink. In other news... WTF!? Monolith is making a multiplayer Batman download game? Modern Warfare 3 was announced? Steam daily deals!? With E3 less than a month away, the crazy gaming news seems to be blowing up lately. Don't pretend you are not excited! Sit your ass down and listen to this week's podcast! You won't regret it!

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Impressions:
L.A. Noire (Nick/David/Nolan)
Outland (Nick)
Metro 2033 (David)
Brink (David)
Elder Scrolls Daggerfall (Nolan/Brad)

News:
PSN is back online
Gotham City Imposters announced
Modern Warfare 3 announced
Steam Daily Deals

Music this week comes from L.A. Noire

Track 1: Main Theme

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DT 068 - Evolving Hitman

Tue, 17 May 2011 14:34:43 +0000

Recorded May 12th, 2011.

Brad and David sit down to to talk about evolving the hitman series.

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Cocktail Time Ep. 23 - The Carlos Hates Loading Screens Show!

Sat, 14 May 2011 21:05:23 +0000

Well well well, what do we have here. Looks like Cocktail Time Ep. 23 just showed up to kick your fucking ass! And how, exactly, is it going to do that? By having Joseph Christ sit down with Nick Henderson, Carlos and Nolan to drink and talk about video games, thats how! This week we talk about the Modern warfare 3 reveal, the PSN Outage, Carlos and Joseph sing to nick, why you shouldn't drink 4Loco, Outland, Carlos complains about Loading screens having three parts, Portal 2, and DaggerFall.

Yeah thats right, DAGGERFALL BITCH!

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4PP: Dragon Age 2 Spoilercast

Fri, 13 May 2011 01:40:42 +0000

In our second official spoilercast of 2011, Nick, Brad, and Nolan sit down to discuss the ins and outs of Bioware's latest hit, Dragon Age 2. Seeing as the original Dragon Age ranks among the most talked about games on 4Player Podcast, the sequel is not surprisingly a hot topic for us this year. We cover everything from the complex plot to the intricacies of the combat and dialogue systems. If you like dragons, swords, and Brad's highly inappropriate sense of humor, this is the show for you!

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Music this week comes from: Dragon Age 2

Track 1: Dragon Age 2 Main Theme

Track 2: Tavern Music

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4PP 221: The Aunt Flow Show

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:37:46 +0000

It's Tuesday again and you know what time it is. After taking a week off from the regular podcast to play D&D and record our Portal 2 spoilercast, we return in full force. In impressions we cover everything from Nin Nin Jump to Mortal Kombat 9 to Outland with a little Red Faction Armageddon for good measure. We discuss our opinions of big announcements like the Mass Effect 3 delay and the newly unveiled Assassin's Creed Revelations and then we shed a tear for the developers who have been affected by the nasty PSN outage that started nearly 3 weeks ago. In addition to the content we usually bring to your earholes, our "Chatter 4 the Week" challengers duke it out over the top spot in truly memorable fashion and Brad accidentally looks at gay porn. Sit back, relax, and join us for our weekly nerd round table!

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Impressions:

Nin Nin Jump (David)
Mortal Kombat (David/Brad/Nick)
Red Faction Armageddon (Brad/Nick)
Outland (Brad/Nick)
Ghostbusters (David)

News:

Mass Effect 3 delayed to 2012
Alan Wake 2??
Starhawk announcement coming soon.
Heavenly Sword 2 rumors
PSN Outage
Poor Brink scores
Assassin's Creed Revelations Announcment

Music this week comes from Final Fantasy X-2 (Piano Collection)

Track 1: Creature Create

Track 2: Zanarkand Ruins

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DT 067 - Brad's Birthday Lunch @ Red Lobster

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:17:47 +0000

Recorded May 5th, 2011.

Brad and David sit down to to talk about getting older as well as, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Nin2-Jump, Outland, Yakuza, Konami, and Saints Row 2.

Dinner Time 067 – Brad's Birthday Lunch - [download]

4PP: Portal 2 Spoilercast

Wed, 04 May 2011 01:02:07 +0000

For part 1 of our "2011 Spoilercast Specials", we discuss our thoughts on Valve's latest masterpiece, Portal 2. We cover our opinions on the games expanded single player campaign/story and then look to David for his thoughts on the co-op. With so many significant plot points and exciting moments to cover, we had to give this game it's own special. Beware fellow testers, we don't hold anything back this week. If you had a chance to finish the game and want to reflect back on the experience, tune in and enjoy! Was there something we missed? Chime in below!

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Music this week comes from: Portal 2 (GLaDOs) - "Just want you gone"

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4PP 220: The Fitty Cent Show

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:17:03 +0000

While David is in Seattle frolicking with Joseph at Sakura Con, Carlos joins Nick and Brad to discuss the week in gaming. In a week as important as this, you might expect us to be talking about Portal 2 but alas, Carlos decided he wanted to play 50 Cent Bulletproof... how odd. While the majority of our Portal 2 discussion will be held until our upcoming Portal 2 special, we still squeeze in some Socom 4, Motorstorm Apocalypse, and Mortal Kombat discussion. In the news we talk about Nintendo, PSN, and our hopes and dreams in relation to the upcoming Hitman game. Hunker down and clean out your ear holes folks, it's another episode of 4Player Podcast.

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I apologize for the delay folks, my lap top passed away this week which put an unexpected delay on the show's release. We'll be back on schedule next week.

Music this week comes from 50 Cent: Bulletproof (maybe... the song may in fact not be in the game at all but who gives a shit, it's Fitty Cent!)

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Cocktail Time Ep. 22 - The Knuckles Show!

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:06:07 +0000

This week Joseph was joined by Nick and Brad, yes a Cocktail Time with Brad that didn't get lost. deleted or disconnected! Quite a reason to celebrate. They talk about Enclave, Joseph's friend from Brooklyn named Knuckles and how Knucles is like Homefront, Dragon Age 2, Crysis 2 and how it relates to Halo, Divinity II: Dragon Age Saga, and more!

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DT 066 - In One Portal, Idol Out The Other

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:59:41 +0000

Recorded April 14th, 2011.

David is in Seattle. You know who else is in Seattle? That's right. El Savior. It's time for Dinner as this week's show features talks about Portal 2, Open World Games (GTA4, Red Dead, Just Cause 2, Saints Row 2), Development Times, Hype Management, and Sakura-Con Concert.

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4PP 219: The Recycled Show

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:52:16 +0000

Instead of talking about boring video games this week, we talk about the things that really matter... like Nintendo's terrible environmental habits and Brad's life as a closet headbanger. That was a joke. Actually David talks Metro 2033 and Saint's Row while Brad fills us in on why Divinity 2 shouldn't be overlooked. In the news, we speculate about the release of Nintendo's next console and the repercussions that this may have on the future of the Zelda franchise. With some news about the upcoming Twisted Metal and Elder Scrolls titles, a perfect storm of gaming is brewing. Enjoy!

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Games Played:
Brad: Might & Magic (XBLA), Divinity 2
David: Rock Band Green Day, Metro 2033, Saint's Row 2
Nick & Nolan: Dragon Age 2

News: (Announcements)
Wii 2 rumors
Wii price drop - Now $170
Dragon's Dogma announcement
Twisted Metal updates & release date
Red Faction Armageddon will not feature competitive multiplayer
Motorstorm Apocalypse finally gets a release date
Dino Crisis 2 & Threads of Fate rated by ESRB for PSN
Elder Scrolls V updates

Community
Chatter 4 the Week
Viewer Q&A

Chatter 4 the Week:
Reach4theskyler vs. VolgZangief

4Player Minute

Music this week comes from The Legend of Dragoon
Track 1: Lohan
Track 2: Bale

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Cocktail Time Ep. 21 - The Post Pax East 2011 Show!

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:34:39 +0000

Joseph sits down with Carlos for the first time since his return from Pax East 2011! They talk about, of course, Pax East 2011, Dog's humping stuffed animals, Homefront, Dragon Age 2, Carlo's played Heavy Rain with the move, The Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, Parasite Eve, and more! Download it now! You're almost caught up!

(Originally Recorded: 3/18/11)

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DT 065 - A Couple Quick Tacos

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:58:37 +0000

Brad and David have a quick discussion about Divinity II, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, & Metro 2033.

Recorded April 14th, 2011.

Dinner Time 065 – A Couple Quick Tacos - [download]

4PP 218: The Meteor Ramming Show

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:30:48 +0000

Look! In the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's SUCKY SUPERMAN SATURDAY! Brad graces us with his opinions on just about every Superman game to ever release. David shifted gears and plowed through Infamous this week. Could it be that David is finally broadening his horizons and starting to play PS3 games. Let the trophy race begin! (?) News was light but we still manage to squeeze some good discussion out of topics like the newly announced Twisted Metal release date and the potentially short single player campaign in Id's next masterpiece, Rage. Do you like gaming? What are you waiting for! Download this podcast, take off your pants, and relax.

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Games Played:
Nick: Killzone 2, Red Dead Redemption
Brad: Every Superman imaginable
David: Infamous, WWE All Stars, Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands

News: (Announcements)
Heroes of Might & Magic out this week
Splinter Cell HD Collection missing multiplayer
Twisted Metal Release Date - Oct 4
SSX Drops the sub title
Rage can be finished in 15 hours
Dungeon Siege III delayed
Disgaea 4 our in December
Mega Man Legends 3 still in development
New Sonic game announcement

Community
Chatter 4 the Week
Viewer Q&A

Chatter 4 the Week:
1MrBoy vs. Brad_Addict

4Player Minute

Music this week comes from Red Dead Redemption
Track: Already Dead

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DT 064 - Cafeteria Talk

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:47 +0000

Brad and David have a cafeteria conversation about Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands, WWE All-Stars, Wrestling, Starbreeze, and Progression in Game Quality.

Recorded April 7th, 2011.

Dinner Time 064 – Cafeteria Conversation - [download]

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/dinnertime/DT064-04.07.2011.mp3[/podcast]

4PP 217: The Braless Show

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:00:41 +0000

We relax and let it hall hang out this week, or Faith does for that matter. We talk Dragon Age 2, New Vegas DLC, Swarm, Okamiden, and braless cosplayers so prepare yourselves. In a rather nice change of pace, there is a ton of industry news to cover including some fairly high-profile game announcements (Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City anyone?), Kojima's new position as VP, game cancellations, and Platinum Games plan to revive Japanese game development. Our community segment leads to some pretty outrageous discussions and we take a few minutes to answer viewer questions from the forums. Sit back, relax, and prepare to have your brain invaded as we smuggle video game enlightenment into your cranium!

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Games Played:
Nick: Okamiden, Crysis 2
Brad: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Project Eden, Trapt
Nolan: Dragon Age 2, Fallout New Vegas: Dead Money, Swarm
David: Okamiden, Afterburner, Angry Birds

News: (Announcements)
Xenoblade getting localized in Europe
Vanillaware's next game coming to PSP?!
Hideo Kojima promoted to VP
Avalanche working on XBLA title
Spiderman: Edge of Time annouced
Cancellations/Sony lay-offs
Inafune starts 2 new game companies
Platinum Games intend to revitalize Japanese game development
Mortal Kombat to implement Online Pass

Community
Open game night
Your Way Wednesday Poll - Multiplayer/Classics/Modern
Viewer Q&A

Chatter 4 the Week:
R2DeepThroat vs. Mr.Balmer

4Player Minute

Music this week comes from Dragon Age 2
Track 1: Dragon Age 2 Theme

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DT 062 - Nolan Reverts to a Middle Schooler

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:05:05 +0000

Nolan and David have a conversation about Pokemon, Prinny 2, Magic the Gathering, and of course...Spy Party.

Recorded March 16th, 2011.

Dinner Time 062 – Nolan Reverts to a Middle Schooler - [download]

4PP PAX East - Day 3

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:42 +0000

It has been a long weekend for our team at PAX East 2011 but all good things must come to an end. The guys wrap up the coverage with a bunch of talk about some of the more high profile indie titles on the show floor along with a few last minute biggies. Tune in for your last dose of 4PP convention coverage until we take over E3 2011 in June!

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Impressions:
Spy Party
Snapshot
Gun Stringer
Warp
Brink
Socom 4
L.A. Noire
El Shaddai
Bastion

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4PP PAX East 2011 - Day 2

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:33:17 +0000

It's Day 2 of PAX East 2011! Brad and the crew huddle together to discuss a gaggle of high profile games like L.A. Noire and Battlefield 3! Other big games are discussed as well but the weekend isn't over yet. Come back tomorrow for the third and final day of our podcast coverage of this high profile event!

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Impressions:
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS
Child of Eden
L.A. Noire
Earth Defense Force
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Swarm
Battlefield 3
Deus Ex: Human Revolution

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4PP PAX East 2011 - Day 1

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:00:17 +0000

Welcome to day 1 of 4Player Podcast's coverage of PAX East 2011 in Boston Massachusetts! Brad, Nolan, and Carlos made the journey and have already spent an entire day seeing and playing the games that the public will be playing later this year. Some of these games are games we saw at E3 or PAX Prime but a lot of it is stuff that is being shown for the first time so it's definitely an exciting show. With only 3 people to cover the event, a lot of our initial impressions can be found on these podcast recordings with additional written content to hit the site in the days following. Stay tuned because it is going to be a wild weekend!

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Impressions:
Fez
Red Faction Armageddon
Rage
Nintendo 3DS
Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Section 8: Prejudice
Bastion
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes (Console version)

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DT 061 - Nick Eats a Salad

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:21:31 +0000

Nick and David sit down to talk about Bulletstorm, Homefront, Crysis 2, Dragon Age 2, and Yoostar. Becareful of possible Dragon Age Spoilers.

Recorded March 11th, 2011.

Dinner Time 061 – Nick Eats a Salad - [download]

4PP 214: The Dark Black Show

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:00:53 +0000

We cover the usual Dragon Age talk and David plays every game under the sun this week in his quest to be Cheevo master. Speaking of masters, Brad tells us about his quest to be Pokemon Master! That's a joke; Brad actually rants about the everlasting, unchanging pokemon series. On a more positive note, lesser known quantities like Raiden, Hydrophobia, Yakuza, and the much beloved, Beyond Good & Evil, get some love this week. Savor these last, Dragon Age-less moments while you still can because next week is Dragon Age week and it's all downhill from there... or is it uphill?

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Games Played:
Dragon Age Origins
Tactics Ogre (Brad)
Bulletstorm (Nick)
Stacking (Nick)
Yakuza of the End (Brad)
NBA Jam (David)
Raiden IV (David)
Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX (David)
Beyond Good & Evil HD (David)
Hydrophobia Pure (David)

News: (Announcements)
Half Minute Heroes coming to XBLA
Double Fine is making a Mech Game - Trenched
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest included on 3DS version
Sony takes action against hacking community.
Bungie MMO rumor
Saint's Row the Third announced
Infamous 2 gets mission creation tool set
Scribblenauts creator working on XBLA 3rd person shooter, Hybrid

Chatter 4 the Week:
Monica (RoyalHandFull) vs. Shane (Shaneplays77)

Viewer Questions

4Player Minute

Music this week comes from Beyond Good & Evil
Track 1: Home Sweet Home
Track 2: Mammago's Garage

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Cocktail Time Ep. 19 - The Technical Difficulties Show!

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:24:21 +0000

I hope you're ready for some technical difficulties! Joseph Christ sit's down with Nolan The Intern and Brad (for a short time) to do their usual dance. Drink alcohol and talk about video games! Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Stacking, how far Brad should be from the router, game trailers, Dead Island, Thunderbirds Are Go!, and more!!

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4PP 213: The Chris Angel Edition

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:00:54 +0000

We are all over the place this week! Nolan joins the ranks at the table this week as we discuss everything from Resident Evil's downward spiral to the Dragon Age 2 demo! We fit some Bulletstorm, De Blob 2, Tactics Ogre, and even Majora's Mask in the show for good measure. In the end, there was a lot to cover this week and I think it is safe to say that 2011 is finally starting to look up. The releases are starting to hit and the news is beginning to look up. We cover a lot of ground so download and tune in!

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Games Played:
Dragon Age 2 (Brad/David/Nick/Nolan)
Bulletstorm (David)
De Blob 2 (David)
Majora's Mask (Brad)
Tactics Ogre (Brad)
Contra Uprising (Brad)
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (Nick/Nolan)

News: (Announcements)
Motorstorm Apocolypse pulled from shelves in New Zealand
2 New free levels in Super Meat Boy
Nintendo 3DS out in Japan
Bizarre Creations former members form Lucid Games
Catherine not coming to NA soon
Elder Scrolls V Trailer
PSP Price Drop
Just Add Water working on 4 Oddworld Games for 2011

Chatter 4 the Week:

Viewer Questions:
1.) Does broadcasting change the way you play games?
2.) Who would be your ideal video game family?
3.) What is the best way for developers to break up monotonous gameplay?
4.) If you could create a new class in a class based RPG, what would it be?
5.) What would the 3 major consoles look like if they were humans? (WTF?)

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Music this week comes from Resident Evil 4
Track 1: The Drive ~ The First Contact
Track 2: Save Theme

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DT 060 - Dragon Burgers

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:08:13 +0000

Brad and David sit down to talk about their choices in Dragon Age: Origins.

Recorded February 24th, 2011.

Dinner Time 060 – Dragon Burgers - [download]

4PP 212: The Egg Busting Show

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Riddle me this! What could be better than a rant about Dragon Age Origins! How about Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and the highly anticipated remake of Tactics Ogre on the PSP?! That didn't do it for you? This week we also discuss the newly revealed Dead Island, gawk at one man's incredible shameful secret, and laugh as we bust community member's eggs! It's another episode of 4Player Podcast so tune in!

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Games Played:
Dragon Age Origins (David/Nick/Brad)
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (David/Brad)
Megamind (David??)
Tactics Ogre (Brad)

News: (Announcements)
Sony sues the jailbreak kid.
Welcome to the Dance generation!
Ubisoft game sale.
Zelda 25th anniversary.
Dead Island reveal.

Chatter 4 the Week:

Viewer Questions:

4Player Minute

Music this week comes from Demon's Souls

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DT 059 - Intricacies of Alpha Protocol

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:58:22 +0000

Brad and David sit down to talk about one of the best spy experiences.

Recorded February 2nd, 2011.

Dinner Time 059 – Intricacies of Alpha Protocol - [download]

Cocktail Time 2010 Awards Show: Part 2

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:34:50 +0000

Well that certainly took long enough! Welcome to the final show of 2010. It's a loud, raucous Cocktail Time as Joseph, Nolan and Carlos go through their lists and decide the Top Ten Games of 2010!

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DT 058 - Wing Thangs

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:59:10 +0000

Brad, Carlos, and David sit down for some Wings.

Recorded January 27th, 2011.

Dinner Time 058 – Wing Thangs - [download]

4PP 208: The Better Late than Never Show

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:34:42 +0000

2010 is behind us and it is finally time to get back to business. For the first time in several weeks, we actually sit down to discuss what we have been playing! We have a lot of catching up to do thanks to the 3 weeks of various award and preview shows so impressions run a little long this week. In fact... they run so long, that other regular segments like "chatter 4 the week" have to sit this one out. In a rather surprising turn of events, we all spent a lot of time playing games on our laundry lists. We talk about everything from Machinarium to Batman Arkham Asylum and Nick even blows minds when he reveals that he finally started playing Dragon Age Origins! Join us as we kick off 2011 with a bang!

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Games Played:
Ghost Trick (David)
Machinarium (Brad)
Minecraft (Brad)
Monster Hunter Tri (Brad)
Elder Scrolls Oblivion (Nolan)
Nier (Nick)
Dragon Age Origins (Nick)
Killzone 2 (Nick)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (David)

News: (Announcements)
L.A. Noire/Duke Nukem Forever get release dates
Nintendo 3DS details
Dead Space 2 armor in Dragon Age 2
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Announced
Final Fantasy Versus XIII / Type 0
XBLA Get Wet Promo

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Music this week comes from Dragon Age Origins

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4Player Podcast: 2010 Award Show Pt. 1

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:34:44 +0000

It's 2010's last hurrah! Prepare yourselves for the 4Player Podcast 2010 Annual End of Year Award Show! In part 1, Nick, Brad, and David cover their individual winners in the following categories:

Best Download Game
Best Multiplayer Mode
Best Co-Op Play
Most/Least Improved Franchise
Best/Worst Game Nobody Played
Best Handheld
Best DLC Add-On
Biggest Surprise
Biggest Disappointment
Best Game from Another Year
Out of Comfort Zone Award
Biggest Regret
Best Debut
Best New Character
Best Original Soundtrack
Best World
Most Underrated
Best/Worst New Trend
Best Story
Best Visual Style
Best New Mechanic
Best Boss Fight
Best Console Exclusives (Wii/Xbox 360/PS3)
Sexiest Character
Best/Worst Announcement
Number 11 Award
Fuck/Marry/Kill (Bonnie [RDR], Trip [Enslaved], Tali [ME2])

[podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/4pp/4PP2010_Awards_Show.mp3[/podcast]

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4Player Podcast: 2011 Preview Show

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:58:09 +0000

It's that time again! A new year is upon us and there is obviously a landslide of new games for us to be excited about. The podcast got a little crazy this year with all 6 of us (Nick, Brad, David, Nolan, Joseph, and Carlos) taking a seat around the table to hash out which games in 2011 will garner the most attention from us.

4PP 206: The QWOP-erating Show

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:27:43 +0000

The year is winding down but still we press on. This week we discuss everything from QWOP to Tomb Raider II. HD remakes of Splinter Cell and Tomb Raider are covered and Brad spends close to an hour reading off the improvements being made to Hydrophobia. The release season is over but that will never stop us. We will maintain our high spirits and QWOP our way into 2011.

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Games Played:
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom (Nick)
Super Metroid (Nolan)
QWOP (Nolan & Nick)
Tomb Raider II (Brad)
Rage of the Gladiator (Brad)

News: (Announcements)
Splinter Cell HD Compilation
Tomb Raider HD(?) Compilation
Hydrophobia gets a MASSIVE update
Castlevania Harmony of Despair title update

Community News:
Community Thanks! Another Podcast Award is ours!

Viewer Questions

4Player Minute

Music this week is from the Nier Soundtrack

As we head into 2011, we will be updating and improving the show so be sure to email any suggestions to me at nickhenderson@4playerpodcast.com

Cocktail Time Ep. 13 - Max Payne in my Ass

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:27:56 +0000

Cocktail Time GOOO!!!

Joseph Christ sits down with Skyliner and Nolan The Intern to drink and discuss video games AS PER THE CUSTOM! We talk about Amnesia, Fallout: New Vegas, Illomilo, all things Gary Busey, QWOP, Blood Drive, Dragon Age 2, Sengoku Basara: Samuri Heros, Dorito's Crash Course, Harm's Way, and so much more!

It's in your computer! Stealing your megahurtz! It's Cocktail Time Episode 13!

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DT 056 - Taking the Subway

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:46:32 +0000

Brad and David sit down for a nice meal at Subway while talking about racing games.

Recorded December 19th, 2010.

Dinner Time 056 – Taking the Subway - [download]

4PP 205: The Short Term Memory Show

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Nolan and J-Blow join Nick and Brad to discuss the latest gaming news and impressions. We discuss the menagerie of VGA announcements and answer some viewer questions as usual. We re-visit Final Fantasy XIII and spend an unhealthy amount of time discussing the two FREE Dorito's sponsored gems, "Harm's Way" and "Crash Course." And as always leave reviews and subscribe on iTunes and Zune.

This podcast is the first episode using Audacity for post-editing. We apologize for the poor audio quality due to the lack of equipment this week but quality should improve greatly in the coming weeks.

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Games Played:
Final Fantasy XIII (Nick)
Ilo Milo (Nolan)
Crash Course (Nolan & Brad)
Harm's Way (Nolan)
Risen (Brad)
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (Nolan & Brad)

News: (Announcements)
Mass Effect 3
Uncharted 3
Prototype 2
Elder Scrolls V
Batman Arkham City

Community News:
Podcast Awards

Viewer Questions

4Player Minute

Special Message from Nick

4PP 204: Rain Boots

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:35:04 +0000

Recorded Monday Evening, Nick, Brad, and David are joined by Carlos to talk about Epic Mickey, Blur, Splatterhouse, Harmony of Despair, Playstation Move, Trials HD, Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare, Majin & the Forsaken Kingdom, ilomilo, and Fallout: New Vegas. Please don't forget about the Podcast Awards Voting going on everyday. We go over the usuals News, Community, Chatter for the Week, and the 4Player Minute. And as always leave reviews and subscribe on iTunes and Zune.

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Games Played:
Epic Mickey (David)
Blur (David)
Splatterhouse (Carlos)
Harmony of Despair (Brad)
Playstation Move (Brad)
Trials HD (Nick)
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (Nick)
Majin & the Forsaken Kingdom (Nick & David)
ilomilo (David)
Fallout: New Vegas (Carlos)

News:
NewTomb Raider
Binary Domain
Keiji's Blog
Ignition Austin
Catherine Cover
Splosion Man 2
Nick's Bond Game

Chatter 4 the Week:
Samanthat (2CanSam) vs Giles (stoop_kid)

Community News:
Podcast Awards

Viewer Questions Answered This Week:
RPG Elements (SilentWolf)
Regretting Pre-Order (Zekana)
Erasing Game Memory (Bayonetta)
Best Worlds (Kegory)
Alternate Endings (SilentWolf)
Enjoying Bad Games (inthenameofharmon)
Doing Research (suckmyduck)
Worlds (DJ25)
Unlock (Dano25655)

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Cocktail Time Ep. 12 - The Pornstars, Twitter and Games Show

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:27:42 +0000

What? Did you just say you wanted to hear Joseph Christ, Nolan The Intern, Nick Henderson and Carlos sit down for 2.5 hours to talk about video games? Well then I certainly have something for you!

In this show we talk about Splatterhouse, Assassins Creed: Brotherhood and the Assassins Creed mythos, following porn stars on Twitter, Spy Party, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Undead Nightmare, Ilomilo, SAW II, Leslie Nielsen, HomeFront, and even more drunken fun with some new recording software!

Get in there!

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4PP 203: Don't Scratch The Butt

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:30:04 +0000

Recorded Sunday Evening, Nick, Brad, and David are joined by Nolan to talk about Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Trials HD, Red Dead Redmption, Majin & the Forsaken Kingdom, the Kinect, and Dance Masters. We go over the usuals News, Community, Chatter for the Week, and the 4Player Minute. And as always leave reviews and subscribe on iTunes and Zune.

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Games Played:
Trials HD
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Majin & the Forsaken Kingdom
Dance Masters
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

News:

Chatter 4 the Week: Severi H (semikami)

Community News:
Podcast Awards

Viewer Questions Answered This Week:
Unpopular Opinions (WarpedPixel)
Internet Reliance (ObnoxiousRelay)
Multiplayer in Games (suckmyduck)
Best (Desperado)
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Cocktail Time Ep. 11 - Gerard Depardieu Nose Porn

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:21:49 +0000

This is a wonderful moment everyone. For the first time ever Carlos comes on Cocktail Time to drink some drink and talk some games. This week Joseph Christ sits down with Carlos to talk about Medal of Honor and the MOH COD comparison, Assassins Creed: Brotherhood, the King of Fighters phenomenon in Mexico, stealth in gaming, Dance Central, Lady Gaga vs. Madonna, Rock Band 3, Gerard Depardieu Nose Porn, Pacman CE DX, and more!!

It's in your pants! It's in your room! It's Cocktail Time Episode 11!!!

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4PP 202: What If Brad Were a Woman aka KingofHearts Fails

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:31:42 +0000

Recorded Tuesday morning, Nick, Brad, and David are joined by Carlos to talk about Super Meat Boy, Donkey Kong Returns, Pac-man Championship DX, Who's That Flying?, Need For Speed: Pursuit, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. We go over the usuals News, Community, Chatter for the Week, and the 4Player Minute. And as always leave reviews and subscribe on iTunes and Zune.

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Games Played:
Super Meat Boy (David)
Donkey Kong Returns (David & Brad)
Pac-man Championship DX (Brad)
Who's That Flying (Brad)
Need for Speed: Pursuit (David & Brad)
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Brad & Nick & Carlos)

News:
Elder Scrolls V
Tactic Ogre Date
VGA
Portal 2
Bungie Beta Testers
XBLA Sale

Chatter 4 the Week: Brian B. (big_wazu) vs Chelsea (Chelsea_smile)

Community News:
Game Night Tuesdays in Austin
Podcast Awards

Viewer Questions Answered This Week:
Supporting Role (SilentWolf31)
Name (Zekana)
Buy & Download (EchoOdditty)
Difficulty in Games (suckmyduck)
4PP's Weaknesses (SSA316)
Voice Acting (inthenameofharmon)
Achievements (Kegory)
Pigsy DLC (Miresu)

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:29:51 +0000

On the way home from Houston, Brad & David have a conversation about some of the best games that were lost among the shuffle due to other more high profile ones being released around the same time. Is it a case of poor planning, different audiences, or just plain stupidity. This list is also known as the Yakuza 3 Memorial List inspired by Enslaved.

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DT 055 - On the Drive Home

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:20:09 +0000

Brad and I recorded a show while eating on the drive home. Major topics Castlevania: Lords of Shadow & Metroid: Other M.

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4PP 196: Everyone in the Game Boat!

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:59:53 +0000

Nick, Brad, & David talk about Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and Lair of the Shadow Broker. As usual, we run through some news. Pit two community members against each other for chatter for the week. Answer a few viewer questions. And finish it off with the 4Player Minute.

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Games Played:
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (Brad & Nick)
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (All)
Lair of the Shadow Broker (David)

News:
On Live, No Subscription
Borderlands & Duke Nukem
Castlevania Sequel
Heavenly Sword 2
X-Men Arcade
Silicon Knights RPG
Fan Help Mega Man Legends
The Game Boat

Community News:
Chatter 4 the Week: Owen (Bonzo537) vs Max (JustMuffins)

Viewer Questions Answered This Week:
Don't Like Game, No Reason (Zekana)
The Jungles Change (bigfish1812)
Comfort Zone (gamespeak)
Text Adventures (reusreus)
Rating Systems (ObnioxiousRelay)
One Feature (SGCCopeland360)
Hiring a Storyteller (stgpierceface)

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TF 058 - Top 5 Toothaches

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:26:03 +0000

Ever had a game spoiled by just one tiny thing? Maybe a mechanic? A Design choice? A visual style? Or maybe it was just one story character? Brad, Nick, and David sit down to talk about their Top 5 games they had ruined due to one painful thing.

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4PP 195: Water, Exploration, & Asphixiation

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:00:49 +0000

Brad & David get into some heated discussion about Halo: Reach, Dead Rising 2, Ghost Trick, Hydrophobia, Gothic 4, and Galleon.

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Games Played:
Halo: Reach (David)
Dead Rising 2 (David & Brad)
Ghost Trick (David)
Hydrophobia (Brad)
Gothic 4 Demo (Brad)
Galleon (Brad)

News:
3DS Announcement
More Game Titles
XBLA Shopping Spree
HD Remakes
Gears of War 3 Delay
Ono Yoshinori & Darkstalkers
Takahashi Keita's new company
Tales of the Abyss for 3DS
Enslaved on Game Rankings

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:39:40 +0000

Whats that? You want another Cocktail Time? Well then I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that I have a Cocktail TIme right here for you. The bad news? Its going to cost you a punch in the mouth.

In this episode I sit down with Nolan The Intern and Nick Henderson to discuss Mafia II, Kayne and Lynch 2, Mr. Show, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Red Faction Guerilla, AIDS, Shank, Jak-X Combat Racing (Ps2), The Bouncer (PS2), and more!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:50:43 +0000

Brad, Nick, & David are joined this week by Carlos to talk about the Vanquish Demo, Metroid: Other M, Shank, Kane & Lynch 2, And Yet It Moves, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, and Mafia II.

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Games Played:
Vanquish Demo (Brad & Carlos)
Metroid: Other M (David)
Shank (Carlos)
Splinter Cell: Conviction (Carlos)
Ivy the Kiwi (David)
Kane & Lynch 2 (David)
And Yet It Moves (David)
MotorStorm Pacific Rift (Brad)
Mafia II (Nick)

News:
Catherine
Xbox 360 Controller & Live Changes
LA Noir
Deathspank Sequel
Valkyria Chronicles 3?

Community News:
Chatter 4 the Week: Atle (Atleer) vs Connor (OwlsMot)

Viewer Questions Answered This Week:
RPG with Puzzle Mechanic (Wanted Bob)
Western RPG Extinction (Elscridi)
(Skrammas)

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Donations

DT 052 - The Bevo

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:29:59 +0000

A new Dinnertime with David and Nolan the Intern.

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TF 056 - Top 5 SideKick Spinoffs

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:48:24 +0000

Brad, Nick, and David talk about some characters they'd like to see get their own spinoff. Also there were some technical problems for the first 30 seconds. I did my best to reduce the interference. You weren't able to hear anything through it before so I think it's much better now. I don't know what happened with the equipment this week but after that I don't think there were any more problems.

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4PP 186: Tic-Tac-Show

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:59:23 +0000

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:53:31 +0000

Well look what we have here. Another fun filled episode of Cocktail Time! Once again we have Joseph Christ sitting with Nolan The Intern and Nick Henderson to talk about Vidja Games.

Some of the topics this week include: Limbo, Hydro Thunder Hurricane, the Wolfenstein Series, hookers named "candy", GWAR, Borderlands, Starcraft II, Alan Wake: The Signal (DLC), the F.E.A.R. series, and more!

So what does someone do when they meet Cocktail Time Episode 7 in a dark alley? You download it you mutant bastards!

It'll make you feel like this!!

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4PP 183: The Sleazy Pre-LC?

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:13:26 +0000

Brad, Nick, and David sit down to talk about Rez HD, Hydro Thunder Hurricane, Urban Reign, and Dark Star 1.

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Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:58:12 +0000

Brad, Nick, and David sit down to talk about the characters they'd like to see get more screen time.

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4PP 180: Crackin' Down: The Show

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:57:13 +0000

Brad, Nick, and David sit down to talk about Crackdown 2, Singularity, Mirror's Edge, and Deathsmiles.

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Games Played:
Singularity (Nick)
Crackdown 2 (Brad & David)
Deathsmiles (Brad & David)
Mirror's Edge (David)

Discussion Topics:
How to revive the Shooter Genre?
The Importance of Sequels

News
Cavia Dissolved
Dragon Age 2 Changes
Zelda HUD

Chatter 4 the Week
Dave (Muppet) vs. Carlos (IrLalo)

Community News
PAX Panel

Viewer Questions Answered This Week:
Brad's Better Community Questions
Characters You Would Like More Time With (Zekana)
Surprise for Successful/Not Successful Games
Core Game Structures Changes
Mirror's Edge 2 & The Kinect
Factors for Good Video Game Demo

Donations
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Cocktail Time 005: Don't Choke, Sabrina!

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:47:31 +0000

Welly welly welly! Its Time for Cocktail Time Episode 5! Once again I sit down with Nick Henderson and Nolan The Intern for a wonderful foray into the wild world of video games and alcohol. "Whats in this show" you ask with baited breath? This week we talk about cheat codes in retro gaming, Naughty Bear, Crackdown 2, Nick finally finishes Shadow Complex, Singularity, an amputee porno called "Pump my Stump", Trigger Man (PS2) and, of course, 2/3 of us rant and rage over the Dragon Age 2 announcement.

There's a lot here, there are some brief technical difficulties, there is BOOZE! Its Cocktail Time Episode 5!

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-Joseph-

TF 049: Second Half Games of 2010

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:23:40 +0000

Nick, Brad, and David sit down to discuss the most anticipated games for the second half of 2010.

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4PP 179: The Get Right In There Show

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:45:59 +0000

A focused show this week. We get right into it and talk about Trajectile, Singularity, Puzzle Quest 2, Miles Edgeworth and Darksiders.

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4PP 178: The Great E3 Wrap Up

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:11:21 +0000

We're finally back in town and on a regular schedule. Nick, Brad, and David sit down to sum up E3.

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TF 048: Best Games Mid Point 2010

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:15:41 +0000

We're back to a regular schedule after E3. This week's top Five, Best Games of 2010, so far.

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