The Optional Podcast

244: Optional 1-2

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

And that’s it! Thank again, everyone, for sticking with us for so long. Here’s one last pod for the road.

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243: Wordle Soup

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking more motorsport with a return to F1 2021, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, and yes, WORDLE. We also chat Euphoria, W Series on YouTube and answer a couple of your questions.

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242: Jizzle Physics

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade hitting different under COVID, Star Wars: Knights of the old Republic giving us some old school RPG goodness, Deep Rock Galactic’s casual conquistadoring, a retro motorsport anime, and going for a damn walk. Just go do it already. Log off. Still listen to this though.

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241: Casual Conquistadoring

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

The end is HERE. Well, for 2021 at least. Join us as we take one last look at our holiday games playlist, the stuff we liked that are *crucially* not games, and one last round of questions for the road to either chill with on New Years Eve or ring in the new year with. Happy New Year!

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240: Happy Catchup Time

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Happy holidays! This week, we’re taking it easy and talking about a couple of the games we’re still checking out like Dead Cells, Guardians of the Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Generation Zero. We’re also giving a few non-gaming options to stream while you’re pretending to have a headache when visiting family. <3

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239: Chaotic Prism

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

After a lackluster 2021 Game Awards, Paul returns home with a renewed perspective on the games media circus and cools down with Halo Infinite’s campaign, Cam ventures into the calming (?) wilds to pet robot dogs in Generation Zero, and we take a peek into the future with that Unreal Engine 5 Matrix demo.

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238: Congrats, Ariana

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Surprise! It’s a Wednesday drop because Paul’s off to LA to hang out with the Fanbyte crew in-person. Before that though, Cam and Paul chat more Halo Infinite, Solar Ash, Pen15’s brilliant final season, and the joys of unpacking and making a new place feel like home.

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237: Smashin Demons (feat. Renata Price)

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

With Cam on the ISS this week, Paul’s joined by our friend Renata Price, Staff Writer at Kotaku, to talk more Halo Infinite, Shin Megami Tensei V, Guardians of the Galaxy and more. Plus we give you PLENTY of non-gaming recommendations to keep you covered while you recover from those booster shots and answer all of your questions. And yes, we go over our top songs of 2021, don't worry.

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236: We Got Halo at Home

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

For this Thanksgiving, we’re here to help you avoid weird family members or help endure any travel with more chat about Halo Infinite multiplayer, the disappointing launch of Battlefield 2042, Life Is Strange: True Colors, and Sable. Throw in some solid non-game recommendations, a couple of your questions and you might just need a nap after this one.

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235: Smoothed Out (feat. John Warren)

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re joined by Fanbyte’s Head of Media, John Warren, to chat about Halo Infinite, The GTA Remastered collection, Circuit Superstars and a few non-gaming options that include a documentary, some music, and TV so you can put that damn controller down for a little bit. Plus find out whose job we’d love to trade with...

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234: Sounds of the Albatross

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

CAM’S BACK! This week, 🎵ya boys are back in town🎵 for a regular degular episode from your favorite bi-coastal pirate radio ships. This week Paul’s talking more Forza Horizon 5 (we know), Cam talks more Back 4 Blood and a return to a small indie game called Apex Legends. For our non-gaming options, we’re talking two movies: one set in the future where somehow people’s names just never evolved and a return to old-school martial arts flicks with a side of expert commentary.

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233: Winning Is Winning (feat. Kahlief Adams & Ari Notis)

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

With Forza Horizon 5 nearly here, Paul sits down with friends of the show Kahlief Adams (Spawn On Me) and Ari Notis (Kotaku) to talk all about their thoughts on one of the most anticipated games of 2021. Paul also answers your questions about the game and even sneaks in some time to throw in a returning recommendation that, crucially, is not a $40k watch, but pretty close.

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232: P1

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, I’m flying solo since Cam's on the ISS on his way to the West Coast (tickets were cheaper that way). Hear me ramble into a microphone for an hour about my recent trip to Austin, Texas where I got to see my first ever US Grand Prix for Formula 1! Plus, hear my thoughts on Metroid Dread, Senna Forever, and another podcast dedicated to following the drama of Formula 1. Ooh and I also answer all of your questions about the race, what I think of Austin as a city, who would race on the Fanbyte F1 team, and what vaporware I still have hope for. Apologies in advance.

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231: Mirror’s Edge Deserved Better

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

With Paul out of town screaming at cars flying by at over 200/mph, we’ve got a pre-recorded pod full of POV driving YouTube videos, Midnight Mass, and the Nightlight Podcast. Plus we’re answering your amazing questions like what would our Love Island strategies be and which pieces of media weren’t we fully ready for? The correct answer is Mirror’s Edge btw and don’t worry, we get into that.

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230: Left 4 Dread

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

HAPPY FRIDAY! This week, we’re doing a slightly shorter version of the show where we’re talking all about Metroid Dread, Back 4 Blood, and Tetris Effect on Switch. So jump in and let’s take a trip back into time with updated versions of three classic games.

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229: 100 Parachutes (feat. Nicholas Grayson)

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

THIS WEEK, the podcast reaches new heights as the great Nicholas Grayson joins us to talk about this weird phenomenon happening in video games: they’re fun again? From Halo Infinite’s test flight to Battlefield 2042’s open beta, there’s a return of a familiar feeling that we've missed. Plus, Paul dives into the Far Cry 6 discourse because his papa would expect nothing less. So, hurry up and join this Xbox Live party and just vibe with us for a bit.

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228: I Got the Moves Like Voldo

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

What? Another Optional pod on your feed this week? Yup, we’re changing release days to Fridays, baby. We’re talking Hot Wheels Unleashed, Sable, Ted Lasso, Malignant and Star Wars: Visions. Plus find out who we think should be on the Mario movie soundtrack and of course we picked a rapper from Queens.

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227: Raising Luigi Mario

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we take a trip back to the 90s with Cruis’n Blast and look back fondly at these old sacred spaces called arcades. Plus we’re talking about how Deathloop’s multiplayer functionality feels a bit more stressful than is worth the trouble, the nightmarish hellscape of Squid Game on Netflix and we answer your questions. Oh and we definitely recast that Mario movie. John Leguizamo, please come back.

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226: Deadly Loops

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:08:36 -0000

This week, Cam’s talking about Deathloop’s surprisingly non-cringey writing and characters and Paul explains why The Artful Escape’s vibrant aesthetics do a lot to make up for its maybe-a-little-too-simple gameplay. Plus the guys actually download TWO mobile games that they actually like? For our non-game options, we’re talking about Netflix’s High On the Hog and Schumacher.

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225: Uno Out

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking DayZ, Artful Escape, Psychonauts 2, and a return to Grid. Plus Cam talks Apple TV’s See and Paul takes a trip to Staten Island for What We Do in the Shadows season 3 (so far). Plus, we find out what celebrity families we want to see play our pick for a good tabletop games.

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224: Psychedelic Travels

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re back on a rainy evening recording talking Psychonauts 2, GTA Online, and competitive Apex Legends. For our non-game picks this week, we’re visiting the beginnings of cyberpunk with William Gibson’s Neuromancer and exploring the trippy universe of psychedelic cumbia. Plus, we answer your questions this week and ok ok- let’s finally talk some Elden Ring hype because why not.

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223: Keepin' It Stupid (feat. Fūnk-é Joseph)

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re joined by the legendary Fūnk-é Joseph to do a post-ending 12 Minutes Spoiler Chat in 12 minutes (roughly), and to talk about Spookware, Motorsport Manager, and Mass Effect. In the non-games part of the show, we’re visiting the absurd world of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The White Lotus, and the Untold: Malice at the Palace documentary. Plus, we’re talking about our holy grail items that we would probably pay an obscene amount of money for… if we had it.

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222: Double-Spaced

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking Picross S Genesis & Master System edition, new Apex Legends content, and more Tribes of Midgard. Paul and Cam also remember how to read books this week with Ask Iwata and Black Helicopters. Plus we ask your questions like which anime character’s style would we steal and what activities we take part in to relax during these troublesome times. Join The Optional Discord!

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221: Unlimited Limit Breaks (feat. Michael Higham)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, the legendary Michael Higham sits down with us for quite the explicit episode so don't say we didn't warn you. Join us as we talk about revisiting Final Fantasy VIII as an adult, Paul gives Warframe another shot, and Cam winds down with some Tribes of Midgard. Plus, we talk about Shin Godzilla, Dave Season 2, and Paul and Michael struggle to describe Jujutsu Kaisen’s plot. We also take some time to answer some amazing questions like how we deal with existing in a toxic space that requires us to have a public-facing presence online. This is one for the history books, folks.

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220: Podium Finish (feat. Danielle Riendeau)

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

The Optional takes soars to new heights today as we’re joined by the legendary Danielle Riendeau to talk about her recent real-life gold medal win and a quick check-in on the wacky race that was the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix since Cam finally got a chance to check out a race! Plus we’re talking about revisiting old gems with difficult elements that are hard to get over like Skyward Sword, Pokemon, Star Trek: The Next Generation and MoMA’s new Automania exhibit. Plus we answer your questions this week and find out what are some parts of gaming we wish we could get into and the secret question to finding the right new hire for the workplace.

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219: Psychic Honk

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re taking time to revisit things that give us a little comfort during these dark times whether that be brawlers like Streets of Rage 4 or Mario Golf: Super Rush and of course, our love of Love Island. We’re also answering your questions which we’re pretty sure you were all zooted for when you submitted them so thank you.

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218 - Clean Air

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000

WE LIVE. This week we’re back with more of an extended check-in with Paul and Cam to find out what they’ve been up to and what games they’re currently playing right now. We also got a handful of questions from you all! So tune in. For old times’ sake.

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217 - Shut Up And Listen (feat. Roman France)

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

That's all, folks. We've come to the end of this particular journey for now and we brought in our original co-host Roman France, who now works at Activision to talk about his journey so far in the games industry, our current playlists, a couple of listener questions, one last Feelin' It for the road and a final farewell to all of you lovely listeners. Thanks for supporting us for so long. It's been real.

216 - Sign of the Times

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:52:02 -0000

We’re back! This week we’re talking Ooblets, Hyper Scape, Hitman 2, more State of Decay 2, Ubisoft Forward recap, that fake Doctor’s ban, Walter Mercado, Lianne La Havas, and TONS more. Tune in already! Continue the convo with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc Spread the word and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2UvzcId Get our weekly newsletter for bonus content: bit.ly/3ewWLeN Help the keep the lights on: https://bit.ly/2RSIvU3

215 - CTRL + Z (feat. Jeffrey Rousseau)

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking to one of our favorite writers Jeffrey Rousseau to discuss Nioh 2, State of Decay 2, The Last of Us Part II, Unsolved Mysteries, FGC resets, Amazon’s Crucible, next-gen game prices, listener questions, and TONS more. TUNE IN.

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214 - System Reset (feat. Alan Torres)

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week the guys are joined by our fellow young New York legend Alan Torres, freelance video producer for the likes of IGN, Kotaku and his own channel Spectr Gaming, to talk more Last of Us Part II, Bloodborne, Half Life: Alyx, allegations in the games space, Mixer coming to an end, Twitch’s own batch of issues that include everyone’s least favorite pseudo medical professional, our favorite bodega picks, quarantine habits, what games we want as MOBA’s and TONS more. Tune in already!

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213 - Technical Spectacle

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re back to talk The Last of Us Part II first impressions, Bloodborne, Desperados III, EA Play Live 2020 recap, Cyberpunk delays, horrible tweets, how to handle copaganda, Atomic Blonde, and new ways we’re exploring implementing fitness into our lives. Tune in already, ya jerks.

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212 - For the Culture (feat. Kahlief Adams)

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by our big bro Kahlief Adams from the Spawn On Me Podcast to talk about The Last of Us Part II, Disintegration, Bloodborne, Mafia III, PlayStation 5 hype, Miles Morales hype, HBO taking down Gone With the Wind, our favorite LGBTQ game characters, Animal Crossing conspiracies, Da 5 Bloods, LA 92, Chappelle’s 8:46, Man Like Mobeen, The Black Power Mixtape and SO much more. Tune in for this legendary episode.

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211 - We’re All We Got

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The guys are back this week to talk about returning to favorites like Bloodbourne and Yakuza Zero, Game Gear Micros, Black game composers, empty corporate statements, Nookazon drama, dreaming of vacation, Dorohedero and TONS more. Take a break from the world and join us, you jerks.

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210 - Simulations (feat. Jeff Legaspi)

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by Annapurna Interactive’s Jeff Legaspi to talk about Jedi Fallen Order, FIFA, management sims, Metro: Exodus, Wholesome Direct, Skyrim Grandma, The Last of Us Part II gameplay and tons more. We also talk about the events unfolding around the country and the world this week. Tune in.

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209 - Focal Points (feat. Dia Lacina)

Mon, 25 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by the one and only Dia Lacina to talk Umarangi Generation, Crucible, If Found, Mafia III, Fortnite trailer premieres, cultures as in-game skins, photo mode appreciation, 8-bit bops, Bosch, and Bad Bunny. TUNE IN.

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208 - Same Energy (feat. Caitlin Galiz-Rowe + Monti Velez)

Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

We’re joined by Uppercut’s very own Caitlin Galiz-Rowe and Monti Velez to talk Predator: Hunting Grounds, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Sakura Wars, Apex Legends Season 5, Tony Hawk remaster, Unreal Engine 5, Ghosts of Tsushima, Blizzard f’n up AGAIN, Petals for Armor, Emojidrome, Betty on HBO, and TONS more. Tune in already!

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207 - Qué Lo Qué Slider (feat. Nico Deyo)

Mon, 11 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by freelance media critic and stream coordinator extraordinaire Nico Deyo to talk Valorant, Overwatch, Deliver Us The Moon, Animal Crossing hustling, last week’s Inside Xbox, Digital TGS, OWL, problematic herbs being rewarded AGAIN, The Sopranos, Internet Shaquille, Disney Gallery and TONS more. Tune in already, ya jerks.

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206 - Crumbs Ain’t Good Enough (feat. Natalie Flores)

Mon, 04 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by the illustrious Natalie Flores, weekend writer at Fanbyte and writer for Paste, to talk Valorant, Streets of Rage 4, Ring Fit Adventure, Last of Us 2 leaks, corny Twitch bozos, social distancing life hacks, Final Fantasy XIII love, Killing Eve, The Last Dance, and so much more. Seriously, strap in because this is filled to brim. Tune in already!

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205 - Mas EFX (feat. Chase Carter)

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by Optional family Chase Carter, Freelance Journalist, Podcaster, and Discord Moderator extraordinaire to talk Horizon’s Gate, This, Too, Shall Pass, Animal Crossing shattering sales records, GameStop reopening stores, questionable representation in games, Little Fires Everywhere, Sherman’s Showcase, Outer Banks and TONS more. Tune in already, you jerks.

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204 - Mr. Zest (feat. Bo Lee)

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’ve got our good friend Bo Lee, reporting from Dallas, back on the show to talk more Final Fantasy VII Remake, Animal Crossing, Streets of Rage hype, PlayStation companion robots for gamers, Tifa appreciation, DEVS, new Kid Cudi, and tons more.

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203 - Final Fantasy Haptics (feat. Tom Caswell)

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:23:33 -0000

This week we’ve got our friend Tom Caswell (@GreatBriTom) on the show to talk about Final Fantasy VII Remake, Call of Duty: Warzone, Animal Crossing, Resident Evil 3, PS5 controllers, Xbox Series X news, Cyberpunk delayed, listener questions and our recommendations to help you get through another week of quarantine. So boot it up and redeem some Nook Miles.

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202 - Miss Me With That Gamer Sh**

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Animal Crossing, Resident Evil 3, RE: Resistance, Doom Eternal, the week’s news, listener questions and calls, and TONS more. So tune in already, you JERKS.

201 - Shut Up and Dance

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking about Animal Crossing, Resident Evil 3 Remake, VR Chat, new Neir, esports during covid-19, Portrait of a Lady On Fire, Dave on Hulu, listener questions and TONS more. Tune in already.

200 - New Horizons Zero Doom

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re MORE talking Animal Crossing, Doom Eternal, Resident Evil 3 demo, Warzone, Houseparty, PlayStation 5 + Xbox One Series X specs, questions and TONS more. TUNE IN, YOU JERKS FOR EPISODE 200!

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199 - Settler Simulator

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS, Call of Duty Modern Warfare: Warzone, E3 canceled, Stadia woes, Lego Mario, Minecraft libraries, listener questions, and tons more. Tune in, you jerks.

198 - Hexagon Don

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re revisiting Into the Breach, Breath of the Wild and talking new games like Yes, Your Grace. We’re also talking Twitch streamers shooting their shots, more GeForce Now drama, Last of Us live-action series, Nintendo PlayStations, Bad Bunny, Mythic Quest and TONS more. Tune in, you jerks.

197 - Games, Stop

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0000

This week Cam’s back and we’re talking more No Man’s Sky, Bloodroots, Iris and the Giant, Frostpunk, GDC postponed, Gentefied, Hunters, and TONS more. Tune in already, ya jerks.

196 - xXEmo_Gamer420Xx (feat. Chase Carter)

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

With Paul out in space alone this week, who better than our very own friend of the show and real-life Guardian Mod on the Discord, Chase Carter! Paul and Chase talk No Man’s Sky, Animal Crossing HYPE, Corona Virus scares, more like GeForce NOT (amirite), Bayonetta on Tinder, The Greatest Anime: Haikyu, Best Picture: Sonic the Hedgehog and TONS more. Just listen already, ya jerks.

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195 - Dreamy

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Dreams, Coffee Talk, Frostpunk, the end of E3, Division 2 DLC, Kenny Beats, Roast Me, listener questions and TONS more. Tune in already, ya jerks.

194 - 90’s Kinda World (feat. Natalie Degraffinried)

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

This week, Kotaku’s Senior Editor and friend of the show, Natalie Degraffinried joins us to talk Dragon’s Dogma, Apex Legends Season 4, Haikyuu!!, Living Single, and so much more. Tune in, ya jerks.

193 - Gamers Arisen

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Dragon’s Dogma, The Pedestrian, Yoku’s Island Express, Journey to the Savage Planet, Animal Crossing Switch, AND TONS MORE. Tune in, ya jerks.

192 - Delay Season

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Disco Elysium, Obra Dinn, Wattam, GTA 5, Cyberpunk AND FF VII remake delays, listener questions and tons more. TUNE IN, YA JERKS.

191 - Knock It Off

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Disco Elysium, GTA V, Wattam, The Witcher 3, Return of the Obra Dinn, Alienware knockoffs, PlayStation 5 logos, and TONS more. TUNE IN ALREADY!

190 - Wild Buns

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

We’re starting of 2020 with a quick update on EVERYTHING we’ve caught up on during the two week hiatus. Things like The Witcher Netflix series, Rise of Skywalker, Knives Out, Katana Zero and… Farming Simulator? It’s also time for The Optional Listener Awards! We combed through all of your submissions and picked the winners for some very unique categories. Hear a couple of listener questions from the vault and our non-gaming recommendations for the week. TUNE IN!

189 - An Optional Review Of The Decade

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Are we old now? Yup. Let's take a look back at the decade in video games and find out our picks for games that shaped the decade for us. Also, we reveal our favorite console of the decade too! JOIN US. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

188 - The 3rd Annual Optional Awards

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

It's Gaming's biggest night. Paul and Cam break down the year's games. Suit up and sit down. It's time to eat some hot chips and slam some Baha Blast, baby.

187 - Lore Have Mercy

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Destiny 2, Super Mario Maker 2, Touryst, Remnant: From the Ashes, and TONS more. TUNE IN, YA JERKS.

186 - Pure Moods

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking more Stadia, Pokemon, Grid and Gran Turismo Sport, No Man’s Sky Updates, and TONS more. Tune in, ya jerks.

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185 - Conflicts of Interest

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Death Stranding, more Stadia impressions, Grid, Pokemon, Half Life, and TONS more. Tune in, ya jerks.

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184 - Dexit Through The Gift Shop

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0000

This week, the guys are joined by Kotaku’s Staff Editor Natalie Degraffinried to talk Pokemon, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Google Stadia, X0 ‘19, Sonic, Anthem 2.0, and TONS more. Tune in already, ya jerks.

183 - J.O.M.O.

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking more Death Stranding, Need for Speed: Heat, Modern Warfare, Destiny 2, The Stretchers, RDR2 on PC, fries, starter games and TONS more. Tune in already, ya jerks.

182 - Now That's What I Call War Crimes

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week we're talking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, The Outer Worlds, Death Stranding, Fallout 76 subscriptions, Blizzcon news and TONS more. So tune in already, ya jerks.

181 - Ring Fitteds

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

WE’RE BACK. SO many games to talk about. Ring Fit Adventure, Call of Duty Mobile, Gears 5, Apex Legends, Overwatch on Switch and so much more. Plus the past few weeks news, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week. TUNE IN.

180 - Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:34:59 -0000

We’re back with a jam-packed show talking Modern Warfare Crossplay Beta, Untitled Goose Game, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Overland, Red Dead Online and tons more. We’re also talking the week’s news, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week. TUNE IN ALREADY.

179 - Unmistakingly Duty

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

We’re back and talking Modern Warfare beta, Borderlands 3, Sega Genesis Mini, Red Dead Redemption 2 Online, Lone Echo, VR Chat, P.T., Ring Fit Adventure, and how the hell is J Lo 50 years old? TUNE IN.

178 - Niche af

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Control, Final Fantasy VIII, Tetris 99, more VR, Nintendo Directs, heated problematic gamers, Carole & Tuesday, Naked Director, SiR, and TONS more. Tune in!

177 - Ancestral Plane

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

We’re back and this week we’re talking Control, Final Fantasy VIII, Ancestors, Forager, Creature in the Well, and Paul’s stupid impulse VR purchase. We’re also talking the week’s news about Yakuza 7, Telltale Games, gaming’s #metoo movement, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week with a superhero show and a rich greedy family. TUNE IN!

176 - Solo Dolo

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking No Man’s Sky Beyond, Apex Legends Solos Mode, the week’s news and tons more. TUNE IN!

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175 - Paul Forgot Which Title He Said He'd Use

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by our good friend Bo! Tune in to hear us talk video game vision quests, new Black Ops 4 modes, Ooblets backlash, Walmart, favorite speed runs and why Pokemon and Kingdom Hearts are trash (to Bo). Tune in!

174 - Two-Hour Tech Demo

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Gundam Battle Gunpla Warfare, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Fire Emblem, Black Desert Online, ESA screwups, EVO, corny Twitch streamers, and tons more. Tune in!

173 - Indigenous Jiggyness with Jason Vega

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re joined by the one and only Jason Vega to talk about all things gaming and his upcoming Latinx Games Festival in LA this September. Tune in!

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172 - Drift Kings

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Apex Legends, Splatoon 2’s last Splatfest, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the week’s news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in already!

171 - Lite Work

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Teppen, Dr. Mario, Super Mario Maker 2, Switch Lite, The Farewell, Midsommar and tons more. Tune in!

170 - Politically-Charged

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Spider-Man: Far From Home, Outer Worlds’ politics, Super Mario Maker 2, Apex Legends Season 2, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

169 - Super Mario Makings

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Outer Wilds, Super Mario Maker 2, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the week’s news, listener questions, and TONS more. Tune in.

168 - Take it Eaze

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we're talking gamer chairs, health checks, Cadence of Hyrule, My Friend Pedro, Outer Wilds, Blops 4, Hollow Knight, Void Bastards, the week's news, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week! Oh, and join the DISCORD ALREADY, FAM. TALK TO US.

167 - E3 2019 Wrap-Up

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:38:16 -0000

Paul and Cam process all the news coming out E3.

166 - E3 2019 Pre-Show: The Unconventional Convention

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0000

It's E3 week! We're talking leaks, predictions, Google Stadia, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Apex Legends Season 2, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week. Stay tuned after the show for our spoiler chat about Striking Vipers, the latest video game-themed episode of Black Mirror. Tune in!

165 - Lo-fi af

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:05:40 -0000

This week, Paul and Cam are recording on the floor of Paul's new apartment so excuse the mess. We've got a jam-packed show talking about Void Bastards, Outer Wilds, Kids on iOS/Android, a new Modern Warfare reboot, Death Stranding release date, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week. So tune in and help Paul assemble some furniture or something.

164 - Load Times No More

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:15:44 -0000

This week we’re talking revisiting games like Tetris Effect, Apex Legends, and Splatoon 2 but also checking out new things like the Nioh 2 beta. We’re also talking the week’s news, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week. So tune in!

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163 - Everybody Beat the Wiz

Mon, 20 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Division 2 drama, A Plague Tale, Cytus Alpha, Rock of Ages II, Koral, No Man’s Sky, our dark one console future predictions, HBO’s Home Movies, Wu-Tang Clan documentary series, Tuca & Bertie and much more. TUNE IN.

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162 - Jive Talkin' 101

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re back to talk more Division 2, Dragon’s Dogma, Picross Mon, and a return to Fortnite. We also talk about Riot walkouts, Final Fantasy VII teaser, Barret’s voice acting, problematic YouTubers, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

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161 - Fox AF

Mon, 06 May 2019 11:00:00 -0000

We’re BACK… AGAIN. This week we’re talking Days Gone, Mordhau, Friends of Ringo Ishikawa, Flappy Fighter, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon’s Dogma, Sonic trailer backlash, that expensive Valve VR headset, Nether Realm crunch, questions and our recommendations for the week. We also have a bonus spoiler chat at the very end about our thoughts on Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones (so far!) TUNE IN.

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160 - Pre-Post Malone

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we talk about Joker in Smash Ultimate, Falcon Age, Supraland, Forager, Division 2, Sekiro, Turok on Switch and the PlayStation Classic Mini? We also talk about the Gameboy turning 30, the Xbox One SADE, Capcom’s expensive USB stick, PlayStation 5 details and Reggie joins Twitter along with fellow Brentwood High School alumni Paul & Cam. We also got listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

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159 - Eezy Szn

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Sekiro difficulty, Islanders, Division 2, Elder Scrolls Blades, Mario in VR, wtf happened to Anthem, live action Cowboy Bebop, Shazam! and tons more! Tune in.

158 - Domi-knows

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Division 2, Battlefield V’s Firestorm, Sekiro, the week’s news, listener questions and more. Tune in!

157 - Who is You?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Division 2, Apex Legends new Legend, Sekiro, Devil May Cry 5, Baba Is You, Google Stadia, listener questions and tons more. Don’t miss this one!

156 - Everybody, Chill

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week we're talking The Division 2, Golf Peaks, Divinity Original Sin 2, the week's news, listener questions and our picks for recommendations this week. Tune in!

155 - Chihuahuachu

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking more Apex Legends, Dawn of Man, Left Alive and other Mario games making their way back into rotation. Plus the week’s news and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

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154 - Better To Have Played And Lost

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week we talk more ApeLegs, Ape Out, Division 2 Open Beta, Overwatch, new Pokemon announcements, listener questions and our recommendations for the week! Tune in and join the conversation on our Discord.

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153 - Sanchez, We Reggie?

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000

THIS WEEK, the guys talk Dead or Alive 6, Apex Legends, Final Fantasy IX, Reggie retiring, Fake Fortnite Festivals, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

152 - 100 Miles & Gunning

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000

CAM’S BACK and this week’s show is JAM PACKED. This week we’re talking more Apex Legends, Far Cry New Dawn, Division 2 Beta, Tetris 99, Anthem, Crackdown 3, Final Fantasy IX, plus the week’s news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in, join the Discord and talk to us!

151 - Apex-n-Effect with Kahlief Adams

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:58:47 -0000

This week Paul is flying solo without Cam BUT helping him pilot the ship is none other than Spawn On Me & This Is Dope’s Kahlief Adams to talk all about the brand spanking new Apex Legends, The Division 2 Private Beta, the week’s news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in and join the conversation!

150 - Live, Die, Repeat

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week we talk a little more Resident Evil 2, a little more Anthem demo, and Paul’s new obsession Wargroove. We also talk a rumored Titanfall Battle Royale, Fortnite concerts, Metro Exodus backlash, and freak golf accidents. Plus your listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

149 - 2nd Run

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week, Paul and Cam talk Resident Evil 2, the Anthem Demo, Metroid Prime 4’s delay and tons more. Tune in!

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148 - Straight to Dorff

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:39:33 -0000

This we talk more Onimusha, Ace Combat 7, Blackout and more. We also discuss the week’s onslaught of news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

147 - One Shot

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0000

This week Cam and Paul talk new games like Cities Skylines for Switch, Steep, Katamari and the 30-minute demo for Resident Evil 2. Plus this week's news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

146 - Unofficial Tissue

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:19:31 -0000

Hear us revisit some old favorites, talk the week's news and answer your questions! Also our recommendations for the week!

145 - New Years 2019 Bonus Show

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0000

With 2019 right on the Horizon (Zero Dawn), we decided to do one last Playlist and Feelin' It but more importantly, you sent us your top 3 games of 2018 and we're playing your dope voice messages on the show! Tune in to find out what some of our amazing audience picked as their top 3 games of 2018. Happy New Year, everybody!

144 - 3rd Annual Optional Awards

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0000

It's finally here! Join us as we celebrate our third year in the podcast game and look back at the year in games by giving our highly coveted quarter waters to the best (and worst) games of the year.

143 - From Smashy to Classy

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:00:00 -0000

It's finally here. Paul and Cam talk about Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Party, Drawful, Avengers Endgame, 2 Milly's Lawsuit, the Game Awards, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week. Tune in and join the conversation!

142 - Sleep Mode

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 01:11:48 -0000

This week we talk more RDR2, Black Ops 4, Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Paul talks mobile gaming on his new Pixel. As always, the week's news, listener questions, and our recommendations for the week. Tune in!

141 - Leftovers

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking more of the usual suspects like RDR2 (Paul finally finished), Black Ops 4, Moonlighter, and Tetris Effect. We’re also returning to old favorites like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, God of War and… Warframe? Plus, this week’s news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in! Support us on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-optional-podcast Talk with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

140 - Flick of the Wrist

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more usual suspects with a mix of new games like Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu, more Battlefield V, PUBG to PS4, Sony skipping E3, Game Award Nominations, Stan Lee, listener questions and more! Support us on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-optional-podcast Talk with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

139 - Full Effect

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

This week we talk more Black Ops 4, Red Dead 2, Moonlighter on Switch, and of course more Tetris Effect. We also talk this week’s news and answer our very first voice message! Tune in and don’t forget to join the Discord and talk to us directly. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-optional-podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

138 - Party City Slickers

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’ve got an extended show full of more Red Dead Redemption 2 chat, Diablo 3 on Switch, Tetris Effect, PS One Classic games, Superman Cosplaying Geralt, shitty Blizzard fans and tons more. Tune in and be sure to check us out on Anchor now too and leave us some voice messages! Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-optional-podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

137 - Wicky Wicky Wild Wild West

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0000

Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here and we’ve got TAKES. From the immaculate details to the hard-to-ignore crunch that went into making it all, we dive deep into the game. We also pick some questions out of the bucket and hit you with some nostalgic recommendations for the week. So tune in and be sure to stock up on pomade.

Join the discourse on our Discord! https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

136 - Yerrrrrrba Mate

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week the guys are talking about their first victory in Blackout, more Destiny, Card Thief for iOS, and Soulcalibur VI. We talk about the week’s news, answer some questions and give our recommendations for the week.

Join the discourse on our Discord! https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

135 - Duty Heads

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week, the guys are talking… Call of Duty? And it’s… good? That and tons more. Join the conversation!

Be a part of our Discord! https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

134 - On the Spot Dice Spin

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:29:55 -0000

We're talking more Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Dragonball FighterZ on Switch, Super Mario Party, new Switch models in 2019, streaming games in Chrome and TONS more.

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

Iron Blooded Orphans Ep. 5 & 6

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0000

We review episodes 5 & 6 of Iron Blooded Orphans. Tune in!

Episode 133 - Deadass Redemption

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0000

WE BACK. And this week, Paul shares his impressions on the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Cam jumps into Super Mario Odyssey, we talk PlayStation Classic, Crossplay, Bowsette, say goodbye to Tell Tale, give the fire literary recommendations, and TWO WEEKS of Feelin’ It’s. So jump in and join the conversation!

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

Iron Blooded Orphans Ep. 3 & 4

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week, we're talking about episodes 3 and 4 of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. Catch up, tune in, and join the conversation!

Episode 132 - Online/Offline

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week we talk Dragon Quest XI, Black Ops 4 Beta, Old School Musical on Switch and a little more Destiny 2 Forsaken! We also chat a couple of news stories and our recommendations for the week. Tune in and join the conversation!

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/T2v8CDc

Iron Blooded Orphans Ep. 1 & 2 Recap

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the very first episode of The Optional Review, our new weekly recap episode where you join us in watching a piece of entertainment that you've recommended to us! This season we're covering the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans.

We'll be going over the first two episodes of the series so if you haven't seen it yet, watch those first, come back and join the conversation!

Episode 131 - Do A Flip

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0000

It’s finally here! This week hear Paul’s thoughts on Spider-Man for PS4, Cam tells us what he thinks of Destiny 2 Forsaken and of course the week’s news, questions, and our recommendations. Tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 130 - Yuzo, Is It You?

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 11:30:00 -0000

We’re back this week and we’re talking Into the Breach on Switch, Donut County, Shenmue and Super Bomberman R! In the news it’s the tragic events in Jacksonville, Insomniac denying game downgrades, BFV delayed and new trailers for Cyberpunk 2077 and STREETS OF RAGE 4? But are we really that excited? As always, questions and our recommendations (two this week to make up for lost time) and we’re asking you all to pick an anime for us to do a recap bonus show on. Tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 129 - Statham Tatum

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week we’re talking Death’s Gambit, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate and returning to old favorites like FF XV. We also talk about the week’s latest news and tons more. Tune in!

Episode 128 - Atomic Purple

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:30:00 -0000

We’re back this week to talk We Happy Few, Captain Toad’s Treasure Tracker, Flipping Death and a bit of Third Strike. We also talk the week’s news and tons more!

Episode 127 - Mandem Skies

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week we talk all about No Man’s Sky’s massive new NEXT update, the week’s news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in, start mining that copper, and join the conversation!

Episode 126 - Silence Dogood

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week the guys are joined by very special guest Heather Alexandra to talk No Man’s Sky, Thumper, Spider-Man, Concrete Genie, Tetris Effect, Octopath Traveler, the week’s news, listener questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in, don't forget to account for daylight savings and join the conversation!

Follow Heather on Twitter! @transgamerthink

The Wild Sailor Moon Article You Cannot Miss

https://kotaku.com/we-tried-to-uncover-the-long-lost-american-sailor-moon-1827695456

Episode 125 - Always Bet On Black

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week the guys talk Fortnite Season 5, more No Man’s Sky, 2018 GDoC Expo, checks for BlocBoy JB, D&D, and how to deal with “analysis paralysis.” Tune in to join the conversation.

Episode 124 - Free to Play

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week we talk more No Man’s Sky, Banner Saga 2, Assassin’s Creed Origins, and Forza Horizon 3. In the news, it’s Shenmue hype, Warframe on Switch, Fortnite oddities and tons more. Tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 123 - Now You’re Playing With Powder

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:03:25 -0000

During the nasty heatwave, we talk the new Battlefield V closed alpha, Lumines Remastered, Mario + Rabbids Donkey Kong DLC and TONS more. Tune in and join the conversation.

Donate to help keep families together:

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/06/how-you-can-fight-family-separation-at-the-border.html

Episode 122 - Double Crossplay

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week, the guys recover from E3, talk some new games (and old) and ask Sony to let us go free.

Episode 121 - E3 2018 Hangover

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0000

Well, it came and went just like that. And we spent close to 2 hours jamming as much loopy late night content into a single episode and we go to some weird places. Catch our thoughts on all of the latest news and announcements from E3 2018, your questions, and more! Tune in and join the conversation!

Music by Salzar

soundcloud.com/5alazar

Episode 120.5 - E3 2018 HYPE

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0000

Just when you thought you couldn't get more excited. We hit you with our very first bonus episode! We chat all things E3 2018 and hit you with some of our predictions. So tune in and join the discussion in the Discord too!

Music by Salzar

soundcloud.com/5alazar

Episode 120 - Lifehacks and Lawsuits

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week, the guys are joined by returning guest Cody Davis to chat Mario Tennis Aces, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Just Shapes & Beats, and more. In the news it’s packed full of pre-E3 reveals, new Fallout news, Fortnite being sued, Atari’s return, new Pokemon news and problematic cornballs get exposed online. As always, another round of questions and our recommendations for the week. Stay tuned after the show for a light Far Cry 5 spoiler chat. Tune in and join the conversation!

Music by Salzar

soundcloud.com/5alazar

Episode 119 - Meta Challenge

Mon, 28 May 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week the guys talk the usual suspects along with some new games like H1Z1, Moonlighter, Wizard of Legend, and Framed. In the news it’s Battlefield V hype, E3 hype, and one of our Switch predictions is coming true… sorta. As always another round of questions and our recommendations for the week. So clean the grill, tune in, and join the conversation!

Paul’s recommendation: City Pop YouTube Radio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HsXiLHWJIc

Music by Salzar

soundcloud.com/5alazar

Episode 118 - Get Rich Quick

Mon, 21 May 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week the guys talk more Fortnite, Overwatch, Destiny 2, and Overcooked! Tons of pre-E3 Black Ops IIII hype, amazing Xbox One controllers, New No Mans Sky multiplayer, another incredible round of questions and our recommendations for the week. So sit down, let us show y’all this quick video real quick and JOIN THE CONVERSATION.

Music by Salzar

soundcloud.com/5alazar

Episode 117 - Late Vegetation

Thu, 17 May 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week the guys are just a tad bit late but here nevertheless. Hear us talk more Fortnite, Destiny 2, Overwatch, Yakuza 6, I Am Setsuna, and TONS more. Tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 116 - Back in Business

Mon, 07 May 2018 11:30:00 -0000

WE’RE BACK. Paul returns from his trip abroad to Japan and South Korea and the guys are joined by friend of the show and rapper extraordinaire, Doc, to discuss travelling, games, and a bonus spoilercast for Infinity War at the end of the show! So tune in and join the conversation!

Doc’s Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/evotionfreative

Episode 115 - Seoul For Real

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:30:00 -0000

Before Paul leaves town for Tokyo and Seoul, the guys chat about Radical Heights, God of War, Fortnite, Donkey Kong high scores, actual SEGA announcements, questions and TONS more. So tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 114 - Streamer Variety

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week we talk more Far Cry 5, Fortnite, Bayonetta 2 and The Division. In the news it’s all about Spider-Man’s release date and Far Cry 5 impressive sales numbers. Rounding out the show is another round of questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 113 - Resurrections

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week, we talk more Far Cry 5, Battle Royale and Monster Hunter World! In the news we have even more No Mans Sky, SEGA up to something, mysterious comets in Fortnite, and what a shocker: racist emote jokes on Twitch. As always rounding out the show with listener questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 112 - Where the Players Dwell

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0000

This week, Cam and Paul sport some extra puffy bubble jackets and goggles to bring you the latest in gaming goodness. This week we talk Cam’s trip to Thailand, Sea of Thieves, A Way Out, Far Cry 5, Lumines returns, Fortnite mobile and TONS more. So tune in, practice that choreographed dance in black and white and join the conversation!

Episode 111 - Yippe Ki-Yay

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:30:00 -0000

This week we talk Vermintide 2, Darwin Project, Splatfest, Chuchel and Bloodbourne as well as some of our regular games. We also chat weird violent video game compilations at the White House, Nintendo Direct news, The Division 2 and Black Ops IIII. As always a hilarious round of questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 110 - No Hoodies

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:30:00 -0000

This week we baked a metaphorical cake for the Switch’s birthday. Alongside a lot of people we actually know who actually have birthdays. Then we talk new games like Into the Breach, Mulaka, Deadbolt and some of our other regulars. As always, news, questions and our recommendations for the week. Tune in and join the conversation.

Episode 109 - Real Ones

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:30:00 -0000

This week, we’ve got TONS to talk about. Hear us chat Florence, Assassin’s Creed Origins Discovery Tour, Metal Gear Survive, Moss for PSVR, Bayonetta and Final Station on Switch, and the new DLC for Battlefield 1. Another bite-sized round of questions and our recommendations for the week: some dope new music and an entertaining dating show? Yes. Only on this show. So tune in, resync your joy-cons and join the conversation!

Episode 108 - Wakanda Foreverz

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:30:00 -0000

With Black Panther finally out, we have a regular bitesized show followed by a special in-depth spoiler chat on the movie. Find out what we thought about the film, cast and most importantly ask: how is Lupita so damn fine? So take your special edible “herbs”, bury yourself in some sand and meet us in the ancestral plane. Wakanda Forever.

Episode 107 - Drop a Pin

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:30:00 -0000

This week we talk some of the usual suspects with some new titles (for us) like Rime, Dragon Quest Builders, Octogeddon and A Case of Distrust. In the news it’s shitty online “celebrities”, new trailers, shitty developers, NEW RIDGE RACER (?) and Smash trophies. Another round of questions and our recommendations for the week round out the show. So tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 106 - Third Time’s a Charm

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking more Monster Hunter World, Celeste, Blossom Tales and Paul got some hands-on time with Nintendo Labo!! In the news it’s more delays and we get a 2018 window for Nintendo Online. So tune in and join the conversation!

Episode 105 - Don’t Google It

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -0000

This week is chock-full of gaming goodness. We talk Shadow of the Colossus, Sea of Thieves closed beta, and of course Monster Hunter World!!! We also talk about the latest God of War trailer, forgetting people’s names, our rap names and as usual our recommendations for the week. So tune in, download the Pro patch, and join the conversation!

Episode 104 - Full Meme Ahead

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -0000

This week the guys catch up on some Overwatch League while checking out some new games like Blossom Tales, Axiom Verge, Night in the Woods and the betas for Metal Gear Survive and Darwin Project. In the news it’s all about Nintendo’s Labo and Splatoon 2’s success in Japan. Rounding out the show, as always, are listener questions and our recommendations for the week. So tune in, kill that problematic meme, and join the conversation!

Episode 103 - Best of the Best of the Best

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -0000

This week the guys already start off checking those New Year resolution boxes by finishing up some games like Yakuza Kiwami and Steamworld Dig 2 as well as some Dragon Quest Builders on Switch. In the news it’s some VR improvements out of CES, Nintendo Direct news and remasters. As always, another round of questions and our recommendations to close out the show. So tune in, get your lists in order and join the convo!

Episode 102 - Higher Resolutions

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:30:00 -0000

We’re back bringing in the new year with that gaming goodnessss. Hear us chat what’s on our playlist from the past two weeks, our gaming resolutions for the new year, idiot YouTubers abroad, Switch shattering sales records, Battle Royale games and even crypto-currencies. Tune in and join the convo!

Episode 101 - The Last Jedi Spoilercast

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 18:19:26 -0000

Boom, just when you thought we were done, we bring you a special holiday bonus episode. As we celebrate the holidays and usher in the new year, we are joined by the man, the myth, the former cohost and legendary GASBAG: Roman France! Join us as we talk Twitter breaks, algorithms, outrage culture and our in-depth spoiler cast for Star Wars: The Last Jedi! So tune in and join the conversation.

Episode 100 - The 2nd Annual Optional Awards

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:00:00 -0000

With the end of 2017 rapidly approaching, we take some time to look back at the incredible year of gaming that we’ve all experienced. Oh and we turn 100! We break down the awards into 8 major categories and widdle the nominees down until we find our winners. So rush past the red carpet, smile for a couple of paparazzi shots and make your way to your seat. The show starts now. Join us and join in on the conversation!