Channel F

The End

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:20:37 -0000

“The unending paradox is that we do learn through pain.” - Madeleine L'Engle

Fūnk-é's Book of Video Game Stuff

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

merritt welcomes new regular cast Lotus, Niki and Fūnk-é to discuss the latest squid/kid-based release from Nintendo, "lesbian Tetris," lo-fi pants, Metroid Prime pinball, dodging attacks because of friendship, the latest Steam releases, and a lot more.

Segments: Splatoon 3 Check In, Gabe's New & Tasty, Get Rec'd

Games discussed: Splatoon 3, Tres-Bashers, Mixolumia, Metroid Prime Pinball, Pokemon Emerald, NBA 2k23, Garden Simulator, Trail Out, Steelrising, Jack Move, Taiji, Roadwarden, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Beacon Pines, Hello Neighbor 2

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Flaccid Pancake

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

merritt and Jordan return from the back rooms just in time to prevent Nerium's hostile takeover of the podcast, while Fūnk-é looks on with mirthful bemusement. Also, video games!

Segments: Spooky Games Season, Gabe's New & Tasty, Get Rec'd

Games discussed: Gloomwood, Save Room - Organization Puzzle, Cult of the Lamb, Tinykin, The Imperial Gatekeeper, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, Temtem, Ooblets, Beyond the Wire, Railbound, Immortality

Oops All Shulks

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:16:32 -0000

This week on Fanbyte’s flagship podcast Fandwidth, Niki reports back from the perfectly-tutorialized Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Fūnk-é practices for their move with Subway Surfers, John takes the Midnight Fight Express, and Nerium checks out the new Final Fantasy XIV content.

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Normal Episode

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

merritt, Nerium, Mike, and Jordan casually chat about various modern video games. There seems to be an error in this episode but we can assure you that everything is fine. Thanks for listening, have a nice day and don't worry.

Segments: British Strategy Syndrome, Gabe's New and Tasty

Games discussed: Total War: Warhammer 3, Two Point Campus, Entropy : Zero 2, Quaver, Entity Researchers: Prologue, Thymesia, The Complex: Found Footage, Cursed to Golf, Final Fantasy XIV, Destiny 2

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Japanese Homestuck

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

In our most games-packed episode to date, merritt, Nerium, Fūnk-é and Jordan discuss the current state of their GOTY lists, what they want to make time for in the coming months, games from yesteryear that they've recently connected with, the latest titles on Gabe's big store, and of course, more recommendations for living your daily life.

Segments: GOTY Goulash, Gabe's New & Tasty, Get Rec'd

Games discussed: Elden Ring, Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Vampire Survivors, PowerWash Simulator, Wordle, Nobody Saves the World, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Horizon Forbidden West, Stray, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Drainus, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, Norco, Pinball FX3, Lobotomy Corporation, Red Earth, Wario World, Fire Emblem Three Houses, Fashion Police Squad, Spark the Electric Jester 3, Noel Does Her Best, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, Cult of the Lamb, Arcade Paradise, Axiom Verge 2, Stranded Deep, Two Point Campus, PlateUp!, Gun Devil

Full NPR Mode

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Danielle, Nerium and merritt assemble for another week of discussion and diatribes, this time involving Danielle's girlfriend's deadly Disco Elysium choices, playing games developed by alligators (such as Xenoblade Chronicles 2), the anti-gremlin murder instincts that all moms have, Mario Kart 8's new courses, the latest on Steam's New and Trending list, and as always, a bevvy of helpful recommendations for your daily life.

Segments: Most Tense and Relaxing Moments, Steam New and Trending, Get Rec'd

Games discussed: Disco Elysium, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Super Adventure Island, Fortnite, Mario Kart 8, Tyrant's Blessing, Guilty Gear Strive, Desktopia: A Desktop Village Simulator, Deadwater Saloon Prologue, Hard West 2, GigaBash, Hooked On You, Turbo Golf Racing, Last Call BBS, Star Valor, The Mortuary Assistant, PlateUp!, Spellbook Demonslayers Prologue, SNKRX, Into The Breach, The Looker, Live A Live

Aladdin Cookie

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

merritt, Nerium, Fūnk-é and special guest Lotus™ recount (mostly) pleasant experiences they had this week in games, the surprising latest collab in Lotus' gacha of choice, Frogun's contentious difficulty, the secret language used to discuss Xenoblade Chronicles spoilers, what's new and trending on Steam, and whether I like it or not, Homestuck.

Segments: Weekly Cool Gamer Check, Steam Chart Chat, Video Game Shout Outs, Get Rec'd

Games discussed: Bear and Breakfast, Digimon Survive, Cartel Tycoon, Error 143, Dungeon Munchies, WW2 Rebuilder: Germany Prologue, ADACA, Demon Throttle, Frogun, Rimworld, moon: Remix RPG

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Smoothie Cube

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We've modified the Channel F format to squeeze in more video games and the discussion thereof, but fear not, all the important bits are still here: the show is still hosted by merritt k, she's still trying to kill her guests (Nerium, Fūnk-é and Charles the Intern), and it's still an uproariously funny way to spend an hour and change.

Segments: Surprising Moments of the Week, Live Game Check-In, Get Rec'd

Games discussed: MultiVersus, Elden Ring, Live A Live, Fall Guys, No Man's Sky, Genshin Impact, Fortnite, Destiny 2, Poinpy

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Digi-Pet Sematary

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Jordan, Nerium and Niki whip out their Digivices in a last-ditch effort to defeat merritt, whose Metal Podcastmon once again proves too much for our young heroes to handle. (Did that make sense? I don't know anything about Digimon.) Buckle up for what is somehow our most games-light and games-heavy episode to date, and remember to eat your Vegeta Tarbles.

Segments: Real or Fakemon, Gatorade or G Fuel, Dragon Ball Z Minute

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Acheron of Phlegethon

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

To celebrate the third anniversary of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, merritt has concocted a rigorous (and somewhat biased) challenge for friends/cohosts LB, Nerium and Fūnk-é. Who lived? Who died? For whomst were smooch feelings strongest? And what characters did merritt forget about entirely? Meanwhile, the gang takes a quick trip to the skyscraper zoo before testing their knowledge of limited edition video game consoles from days gone by.

Segments: Fire Emblem: Three Houses merritt k Playthrough Retrospective Spectacular, Fact or Fiction (Console Special Editions Edition)

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Channel F Premium Selections Vol. 1

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

The gang has this week off from our normal recording schedule due to a national holiday, so Producer Jordo (hey that's me!) cut together his favorite jokes and japes from the latest incarnation of Channel F, stretching from Episode 101 to Episode 159. Unless you're the O-est of OGs, you probably haven't heard a lot of the goofs in here! And if you're brand-new, there's no better place to start! We'll be back to normal next week, but until then keep that dial tuned to Channel F!

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Death to Smoochum (with Eric Silver!)

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Special guest Eric Silver, host of Games & Feelings and Join the Party (and head of creative at Multitude Productions), joins Steven and Fūnk-é for more of merritt's maniacal machinations, and by "maniacal machinations" we mean fun games and friendly banter. Well, the Pokemon that come up aren't fun, they're terrifying, but the rest of this episode is quite pleasant.

Segments: Oh God, Oh God, Who’s That Pokemon?!, Speed Pitching (New TTRPG Character Edition)

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Madea Gear Solid

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Look, by now y'all know this isn't an evil series of traps designed to teach people the true value of life. It's just merritt having some fun with her pals, who this week happen to Fūnk-é, Steven and Danielle, and I'm sorry for lying to you for so long. Today the games are about casting a Metal Gear Solid film adaptation and the history of Rare Limited -- I hope you can forgive me and that we can move past this, together.

Segments: A Rare Quiz, Stunt Casting (Metal Gear Solid Edition)

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Death From a Top Hat

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

After imbibing some secret ooze, Steven, Niki and John face off against the deadly quizmasters and trivia geeks of merritt's Foot Clan. Or something. We talk about Ninja Turtles, okay? Also we take a road trip to Pennsylvania and Pac-Man really fouls up the British isles.

Segments: Bad Game Summaries, Speed Pitching (Wikipedia Edition), Double Jeopardy

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Gorbus the Hutt

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

This week Fūnk-é, Niki and Steven have to "Catch 'Em All!", and by "catch" we mean "survive" and by "'em all!" we mean "merritt's longest and most upsetting quiz yet," wherein the darkest Pokemon lore is pulled from the shadows and forced into your brain (whether you want it there or not). Plus, what kind of gym leader would you be? Show your work.

Segments: Oh God, Oh God, Who's That Pokemon?

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merritt Interviews James Rolfe!

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Youtube pioneer James Rolfe (aka the Angry Video Game Nerd) joins merritt for a special interview about his relationship with monsters, the early days of video on the internet, raising kids in the era of social media, his methods for time management and project prioritization, how consuming games has changed over the years, and a sad realization about a Garfield amusement park ride. And while you're here, check out a post from merritt's archives covering Rolfe's career. (Normal Channel F stuff resumes next week!)

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Days Saint Jon (feat. Jonathon Dornbush!)

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

IGN Senior Editor Jonathon Dornbush joins Fūnk-é, merritt and Steven for a topsy-turvy episode where the tables have turned and the stakes are higher than ever! With Fūnk-é at the helm, can the crew survive long enough to win the Golden Cartridge, and thus, the right to change each other's lives forever?! Plus, the return of Staff Picks!

Segments: Great Gaming Gamble, Staff Picks Save Slot, Speed Pitching (One Minute Edition)

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Microsoft's Todd

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

This week, merritt forces Steven, LB and Fūnk-é to reminisce upon the legacy of Todd Howard et al. with a quiz about Morrowind 2, which is definitely real and an official video game, before making a few more (very expensive) calls to the Legally Distinct Video Game Power Hotline for a little assistance with some of yesteryear's equally extant games.

Segments: Morrowind 2 Quiz, Power Counselors

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My Dinner With Rainn Wilson

Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

John, Fūnk-é and Imran endure yet another arbitrary set of tasks for merritt's amusement, this time testing their knowledge of mid-century Polish filmmaking and Barbie® video games, among other things.

Segments: Before and After, Speed Pitching (Polish Cinema Edition), Barbie's Malibu Dream Quiz

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I Do Hope Charles Likes It (Feat. Brent "Brentalfloss" Black!)

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Comedian songwriter and former child actor(?!) Brent "Brentalfloss" Black hopes to survive three of merritt's most devious games yet. With the help of Steven and Niki, can Brent rhyme his way out of a bind? How good is the gang's knowledge of ADHD medication? How do you help someone beat a game that doesn't exist? Find out!!

Segments: ADHD Med, Cryptocurrency or MMO Location; Power Counselors; Prime Time Rhyme Time (Donkey Kong Edition)

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Tax Frog (feat. Rainylune!)

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Rachel Reichenbach, aka Rainylune, aka Patreon's Saint of Frogs, joins Fūnk-é and John as the latest special guest to endure merritt's twisted challenges. What does the internet's foremost purveyor of frog ephemera know about one of history's most famous toads? How do you design an adventure/party game about The Defenestration of Prague? Is Staff Picks really dead? Find out!!

Segments: Slippy Toad's Wild Ride, Protips, Speed Pitching (17th Century History Edition), Nearly Discarded Staff Picks

Games discussed: MLB The Show 22, Genshin Impact, Sephonie

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I Don’t Think So, Tim-33

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

It's an unusually literary week on Channel F as Dillon, Danielle and D'Steven are put under the gun and/or crime novel by merritt, just before having their knowledge of 20th century French literature put to the test. Meanwhile, Dillon's quest to complete ancient video games continues, Danielle enjoys the retro-tinged spoils of modern game design, and Steven tries to make the latest hardware innovations function as advertised.

Segments: Destiny Gun or Crime Novel, Tentatively Named Staff Picks, Speed Pitching (20th Century French Fiction Edition)

Games discussed: Pokemon Sword and Shield, Slipstream, Valve Steam Deck

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Ninja Teams (feat. Ryan North!)

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Best-selling/award-winning/very tall author Ryan North joins Fūnk-é and Steven for an especially villainous (and Canadian) episode, wherein merritt challenges the panel to solve some of the problems facing today's evil masterminds, in addition to testing their knowledge of the public domain. As Ernest Hemingway once said, "wear sunscreen!" (Also check out Ryan's new book, HOW TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD, wherever books are sold.)

Segments: Evil Overlord Aptitude Assessment, Normal Human Staff Picks, Public Domain Speed Pitching

Games discussed: Unraveled 2, Final Fantasy XIV, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Guilty Gear Strive

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Spoilercast

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

A spoilercast for a Kirby game? Yes!! They done dang put a real-ass story in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, so LB, Fūnk-é and merritt are here to dive as deeply into it as mouthful mode will allow. It goes without saying that everything will be spoiled so listen accordingly!

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Willy's World (feat. Maroony!)

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

VTuber librarian mouse/Twitch partner Maroony finds herself alongside Steven and Danielle, who must attempt to rehabilitate history's worst (gaming) offenders at merritt's behest. Later, after brief detours through the old west and Dream World, the gang dispenses another rapid-fire round of positively powerful protips.

Segments: Spin Doctor Mario, Normal Human Staff Picks, There’s No ”E” in Protip

Games discussed: Weird West, Dragon Quest VI

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Forever Spinning (Made in Canada)

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

There's a new Kirby on the block, and to celebrate merritt probes Fūnk-é, LB and Steven's collective knowledge of the little pink puffball's various transformations. Later, merritt's victims host their own Reddit AMAs, just without prior knowledge of who they are or what they're doing. Plus, the the gay cannibal king of Ireland is here!

Segments: Kirby Copy Quiz, Normal Human Staff Picks, AMA

Games discussed: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Crusader Kings 3

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Subterranean Racing Bastards 2: Dark Holes

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

If they hope to survive merritt's latest trials of life or death, Michael, Dillon and John must flex their extensive knowledge of all the different kinds of guys there are, in addition to their improvisational pitching proficiency. And speaking of guys, this week's games features some of our favorite bros from yesteryear and today.

Segments: (Mega) Man or Myth, Normal Human Staff Picks, Speed Pitching Neo

Games discussed: Tunic, Final Fantasy Origin: Stranger of Paradise, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Astro Boy: Omega Factor

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Jim Henson’s Resident Evil 4 Babies

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

merritt has Paul, Niki and Danielle put their voice acting skills to the test in celebration of Resident Evil 4's newly announced remake. Later, merritt steals a book from a child and forces the group to grapple with some truly challenging hypotheticals. Also we talk about games that aren't Elden Ring!

Segments: RE4 Recast, Normal Human Staff Picks, Would You Rather: Child's Stolen Book Edition

Games discussed: Gran Turismo 7, Neo Cab

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Elden Ring Spoilercast

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:13:16 -0000

With several hundred hours of playtime between them, Steven, Fūnk-é, Danielle and Imran dive as deeply into the mysteries of Elden Ring as humanly possible. It goes without saying that this podcast is as spoiler-filled as can be! I can't even tell you what they talked about it's so damn spoilery! Listener beware! You're in for a scare!! (In this case "scare" refers to the terror of realizing that you've been spoiled by somehow listening to this episode without first reading its title or this description.)

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The Egg Issue

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Steven, LB and Fūnk-é face an existential crisis as merritt forces them to determine what is and is not a dog as part of her latest experiment. Later, the group must confront horrors beyond imagination, which may or may not be contained within the Nintendo eShop. Beware!!

Segments: Is It a Dog?, Normal Human Staff Picks, Did Nintendo Let Them Put This on the Store?

Games discussed: The Pokemon animated films, Gran Turismo 7, Destiny 2

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153: Gay Panic Bowser

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Having survived her terrifying encounter with The Jordsaw Killer, merritt returns to her life of crime with a renewed sense of purpose and understanding. Thus, this week's victims (Danielle, Michael and Imran) must test their knowledge of Mario and general life advice for a chance at freedom.

Segments: Salute to Supper Mario Broth, Normal Human Staff Picks, Protip Promulgation Parade

Games Discussed: Elden Ring, Babylon's Fall

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Bone Jenga 2: The Jordsaw Killer

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000

At the mercy of a mysterious killer, merritt's only options are to live or die. But at what cost?

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152: Friendship Kingdom

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Dillon, John and Steven attempt to navigate two of merritt's most fiendish games yet, which involve two of the most terrifying things known to man: 90s video game ads, and the human heart. (Also hey, the voice audio is a little jank on this one but everything else is normal! Sorry about that!)

Segments: Video Game Valentines, Normal Human Staff Picks, Adpocalypse

Games discussed: Triangle Strategy, Call of the Sea, Horizon Forbidden West, Final Fantasy III and/or VI

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151: Bone Jenga

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Niki, Fūnk-é and Danielle must test their knowledge of sick flips and cool (productivity) tricks, before attempting to outwit their toughest opponent yet: an artificial intelligence.

Segments: Tony Hawk's Productivity Skater, Normal Human Staff Picks, AI Storytime

Games discussed: Pokemon Legends: Arceus, OlliOlli World, Pupperazzi, Grapple Dog

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:25:03 -0000

Resident Pokemon Masters Niki, Kenneth and Imran dive deep into the latest (and perhaps most experimental) Pokemon game to date, Pokemon Legends: Arceus. How unnecessary is the new lore? How's the new battle system compared to the main series? Will the next leap be the leap home? Find out!! Spoilers begin right after the ad break at around the 40 minute mark!

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150: Evolved Knives

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Niki, Steven and Kenneth test their knowledge of Halo lore, Pokemon and their coworkers in a last-ditch effort to survive merritt's most perilous games yet. Plus, learn about survivoring your own low-res vampire roguelike and get a little glimpse into our upcoming Pokemon Legends: Arceus review podcast.

Segments: You Had Me at Halo, Normal Human Staff Picks, Who's That Pokemon!

Games discussed: Vampire Survivors, Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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149: When Life Gives You Le Mans

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Mike, Niki and John encounter a hellish stable of simulated terrors, each less coherent than the last, before devising games clever enough to appease their cruel captor.

Segments: Name That Clip, Normal Human Staff Picks, Speed Pitching

Games Discussed: Dying Light 2, Nobody Saves the World

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148: We Only Have Prong

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Michael, Danielle and Collin must apply their knowledge of English synonyms and critical decision making skills vis-à-vis Minecraft in order to survive merritt's latest series of dastardly challenges. This somehow involves kissing!

Segments: Thesaurus Thunderdome, Normal Human Staff Picks, Choose and/or Die: Minecraft Edition

Games discussed: Dishonored, Valorant, Escape from Tarkov

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147: Blowing the Nanosaur

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

LB, Steven and Fūnk-é attempt to survive another pair of merritt's nefarious games by flexing their knowledge of the Warhammer series, as well as their co-worker's gaming habits.

Segments: Warhammer? I Hardly Know Her!, Normal Human Staff Picks, Most-Played Masquerade

Games discussed: Realms of Runeterra (technically a "book"), Rift Breaker, Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

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146 : Foreplay

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Jordo, Steven and LB are subjected to another series of painful experiments by local mad scientist merritt k, who needs more data for her ongoing world domination efforts. Who can invent the best video game starring Matt Berry? Did Dracula have a Texan grandchild? How big of a hassle can owning an arcade machine be, really? Stay tuned to find out!!

Segments: Speed Pitching (Matt Berry Edition), Normal Human Staff Picks, Around the World in 30 Games

Games discussed: Solar Ash, Wildermyth

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Jordo and merritt's Excellent Adventure

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Jordo and merritt inadvertently travel 30 years into the past after attempting to play a haunted copy of James Pond 2: Codename: RoboCod obtained from Goodwill. While stranded, the intrepid duo delay their attempts to fix the future (and return home) long enough to appreciate how good of a year 1991 was for video games.

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The Fancies 2021 (Part 4)

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

It’s finally here. Gaming’s biggest night: Part 4 of The Fancies.

Join Jordan Mallory, Danielle Riendeau, Collin MacGregor, and Dillon Skiffington as they reveal their categories and winners from the past year. Happy holidays, y’all.

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The Fancies 2021 (Part 3)

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the third installment of The Fancies, our four-part Game of the Year-style award series wherein Fanbyte staff members create brand-new, never-before-seen awards and then announce the winners! John, merritt and Niki are here to present the winners of [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], so buckle up!

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The Fancies 2021 (Part 2)

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

What’s that? You want MORE of The Fancies, our four-part Game of the Year-style award series?

Join the illustrious Steven Strom as they’re joined by the one and only Michael “Pino” Higham, Mike Williams, and Imran Khan to discuss their awards and respective winners. Congratulations to all the winners.

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The Fancies 2021 (Part 1)

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the first installment of The Fancies, our four-part Game of the Year-style award series wherein Fanbyte staff members create brand-new, never-before-seen awards and then announce the winners! Not even the other hosts know who's won what! It's a secret to everybody!

This episode features Fūnk-é, Natalie, Kenneth and Elise presenting the winners of their various, confidential categories!!

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145: Whole-Man Island

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

For Michael's Channel F debut, merritt presents two of the most fiendish (and embarrassing) challenges seen yet, and two opponents that won't hold back: Jordo and Danielle. Whose old username is "monkeymanhunter?" Just how humble is that burger farm? And how will anyone survive the nearby evil city? Find out!!

Segments: Guess the Gamertag, Normal Human Staff Picks, Translator Boomerang

Games discussed: FFXIV: Endwalker (no spoilers!), Happy's Humble Burger Farm, Shin Megami Tensei V, Tetris Effect

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144: Used Sticky Hand

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

Returning champion John faces off against plucky underdog LB Hunktears and the mysterious "Dillon" for a three-way battle that invokes ancient deities and an army of plumbers in the pacific northwest.

Games discussed: Shin Megami Tensei V, Halo Infinite Multiplayer, Minecraft

Segments: Devils and Demons, Normal Human Staff Picks, Speed Pitching

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143: Thanks, Abomasnow

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

John, Imran and Kenneth attempt to navigate another labyrinthine pair of merritt's infernal machinations, which test not only their knowledge of early-2000s celebrities and Pokemon, but also their wills to live.

Segments: Were They There?!, Normal Human Staff Picks, How Tall's That Pokemon!

Games discussed: Fire Pro Wrestling World, Genshin Impact, Danganronpa Decadence

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142: Hey Punk!

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Returning champion Danielle faces off against spunky upstart Steven in a no holds barred battle for the prize of a lifetime. Also, aliens seem chill and there's more to the cards than one might suspect. Have you ever wondered what classic SNES music would sound like inside of a robot's colon? Find out!

Segments: 20 Questions (Switch Online Edition), Normal Human Staff Picks, Name That Tune (ZSNES ver. 0.150 Edition)

Games discussed: Exo One, Inscryption

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141: Nuzlocked Out of the House

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Collin, Danielle and Jordo awaken to find themselves strapped to merritt's latest diabolical contraption. Can their collective knowledge of movie games and weird controllers save their very lives?! And how good is that Halo?

Segments: Movie Game Mayhem, Normal Human Staff Picks, Plausible Peripherals

Games discussed: Halo Infinite Multiplayer, Pokemon Omega Ruby (Collin's Nuzlocke Ver.), Sable

140: Doh It Again

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Can Paul, Fūnk-é and Mike survive two of merritt's mostdiabolical challenges? The winner will walk away with Channel F's most valuable prize yet, and for the loser ... Death!!

Segments: Six Degrees of Sonic, Normal Human Staff Picks, Super or Blooper

Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 5, Arcane/League of Legends, Riders Republic

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139: Friends Revenge

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

The cast of Friends Reunion joins merritt for a life-or-death series of trials that put their relationships to the test. Plus, Groot is here!

Segments: Friend or Faux, Normal Human Staff Picks, JPEG Justice

Games discussed: Guardians of the Galaxy, Wildermyth, Skies of Arcadia

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138: I Solve Puzzles for a Living

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Elise, Imran and the elusive Collin join merritt for games both new and old, including Horror? I Hardly Know Her! and Nintendo $64,000 Pyramid, as well as a good ol' fashion round of Staff Picks. Games discussed: Knockout City, Guardians of the Galaxy, Chicory: A Colorful Tale.

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137: Confounding Triangles

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

merritt is joined by John, Danielle and Dillon for a good ol' fashioned round of Staff Picks, as well as two brand-new games we definitely didn't steal from other shows: Drug or Pokemon and Nintendo $64,000 Pyramid.

Games discussed: Dungeon Encounters, The Sundew, Cozy Grove, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Superliminal.

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Metroid Dread Spoilercast

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:41:28 -0000

Imran, Fūnk-é and merritt spoil the robotic exoskeletal pants of Metroid Dread, the direct sequel to Metroid Fusion and the first 2D Metroid game for a home console since 1994's Super Metroid. Can it possibly deliver for longtime fans and newcomers alike?

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136: The Undertaker’s Salami Sandwich

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, merritt’s joined by Fanbyte’s very own Jordan Mallory, LB Hunktears, and Colette Arrand to play a wonderful new selection of games… or else. Merritt’s also magically aged several decades for a segment where our friends have to explain whatever the hell Ace Attorney, Escape the Undertaker, and World Flipper is to an out of touch old. Plus, in anticipation of Chris Pratt as everyone’s favorite plumber, we’ve got you covered with tons of really good Mario jokes for you to use as you wait in line at the midnight screening.

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135: We’re Doing A Squid Game

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Channel F, Fanbyte’s premier video game podcast where the games might be made up, but the points do matter. merritt is joined this week by Fūnk-é, Steven, and Mike to discuss Halo Infinite’s most recent test flight, Sable’s relaxing hover bike vibes, and The New World: a game definitely made by and for fans of colonizing! So boot up that Sega Saturn and tune tf in already.

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134: The Vanilla Voice

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

With Niki and Danielle on the ISS this week, merritt and Steven are joined by Fanbyte’s Staff Writer Mike Williams to talk all about Cruis’n Blast, various Castlesvania, and something called Final Fantasy. Plus, we take some time to talk about the wild Nintendo Direct from last week and answer a couple of your questions. So just lean back, relax into that dentist chair and tune in.

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133: The Fourth Funny Video Game

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, Niki and Steven are joined by our very own featured contributor, Fūnk-é Joseph, to talk some Deathloop, Eastward, and some indie game called Final Fantasy XIV. And find out which friend-of-the-show bodied Niki in Deathloop and then posted it to Twitter.

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Life is Strange: True Colors Spoilercast

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:04:00 -0000

Natalie, Fūnk-é, Kenneth and Elise head to virtual Colorado for an aura-sensing discussion of Life is Strange: True Colors, the fifth entry in the LiS series and developer Deck Nine's first crack at an original story in this universe. And just like with reading someone's thoughts, this podcast contains spoilers!

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132: Hoop/Loop: Shot Clock

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re coming to you pre-recorded IN PERSON in Providence, Rhode Island. Hear the crew talk about Deathloop and WarioWare: Get It Together. PLUS hear all about Matrix video games, our now-upcoming basketball video game, ROMs, what Danielle thought Stadia was and tons more.

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131: Duke St. Nukem

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Providence Watch begins with Hellblusser, some game called Final Fantasy XIV, Ghost of Tsushima, and more Psychonauts 2. Plus, we talk all about the stuff we’re looking forward to while we’re all together this week like all the dogs we’ll get to meet. <3

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Psychonauts 2 Spoilercast

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:58:36 -0000

Steven, Danielle, Collin and Elise dive into the deep recesses of their subconscious minds, only to resurface with this spoiler-filled dissection of Double Fine's Psychonauts 2. Can it possibly have been worth the 16-year wait?

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130: Un Soupçon D'ouragan

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’ve got a piping hot episode featuring Psychonauts 2, Wildermyth, and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind. Plus, we get a visit from everyone’s favorite gift-bearer and we take some time to answer your burning questions like what are our favorite games to play when it’s raining out. Pull up to the second window, please.

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12 Minutes Spoilercast

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:59:14 -0000

Trapped in a time loop until they expend all of their mental energy discussing Luís António's 12 Minutes, a group of games journalists (Natalie, Imran, Elise, Fūnk-é, and Steven) decide the only way out is through.

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129: East Coast Friends Reunion Reunion

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, on this 100% planned special episode of Channel F, it's an East Coast Friends Reunion Reunion. Join us as real life friends, merritt and Danielle, discuss what’s been going on since they’ve last reunited on this throwback Fanbyte podcast like motion pictures, some of their favorite written pieces on the site and even talk about video game.

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128: G&T’s At the Perkins

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re finally tackling the biggest issues like: brunch vs dinner. Oh and we’re talking more Warframe, Last Stop, Splitgate, and why Space Invaders Invincible Collection feels pretty vincible if you ask merritt. Plus we’re answering one of your voicemails about games that we found extremely tedious and we take a trip through time to find the link between Bruno Mars and Call of Duty. And no, it’s not grenades.

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127: While Kirby Was Training

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

With Niki still aboard the ISS, the crew talks about HighFleet, Destiny 2, and I Am Dead. We also get a surprise visit from an old friend who left behind handfuls of electronic gaming treasures and identify what powers Kirby would copy from each one of us. This is a real introspective one.

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126: The Jedi Who Force-Ghosted Me

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, with Niki orbiting all of us aboard the ISS, our crew talks about some old favorites like Warframe, SNKRX and Cozy Grove and visits a new gem called Wildermyth. For questions this week, we’re talking about our favorite console libraries and which “gaming word" should show up on the chopping block. For good.

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125: Tight On Souls

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re talking all about Death’s Door, The Ramp, Pokemon Unite, and Danielle gives us an update on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Spoiler: the controls are still [poopy]. We’re also talking about the worst video game soundtracks and which characters we’d love to cosplay.

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124: Banjo’s Kazooie

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week we’re talking about Boomerang X, SNKRX, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and Arcadegeddon. We’re also talking about games we should’ve liked on paper, but bounced off of and the Intellivision Amico because we love a good mess.

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123: Nobody Beats the Priz

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000

We’re back, baby! This week we’re talking all about Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective, Shin Megami Tensei 3, Dishonored and some indie game Steven keeps talking about called Dota. Niki also walks us through the future of cloud gaming by playing games literally in the clouds on a flight using Xbox Cloud Gaming. Questions return with Smash Bros. Ultimate predictions and what games have eaten up a lot of our precious time here on Earth that we’ll never ever get back! Hell yeah, gamers.

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122: Doritos 2: The Q&A Special

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, the crew’s answering all of your burning questions like our favorite gaming snacks, our favorite ways to move around a video game, which game series has aged gracefully, and a bunch of other random questions that may or may not have taken us by surprise. So thanks, everybody.

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121: Everybody Hates Raymond

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0000

This week it’s all staff picks, baby. We’re talking Great Ace Attorney, Mario Gold: Super Rush, Cruelty Squad, and even a little more Cozy Grove. So grab some [redacted] and tune in already!

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120: Ray-Cay Regulars

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, the gang’s back at the Ray-Cay coolin’ off after E3 with more Griftlands, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Shin Megami Tensei V, and Sphere Game. We also dive deep into this week’s questions and kinda get lost for a bit. Are you reading this? If you are, leave a review so I know we’re still in the right timeline. Please.

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E3 2021 Night 4

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:10:00 -0000

Well folks, we made it. The End of E3...vangelion. Or something. John, Niki, Fūnk-é and Imran cover everything announced during today's Nintendo Direct, including The Sequel to Breath of the Wild, Metroid Dread, Shin Megami Tensei V, and tons more. They also run down the best and worst moments of the weirdest E3 in recent memory. Let's put this one to bed, baby!

E3 2021 Night 3

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:14:00 -0000

It’s E3 2021 Night 3 and our very own Danielle Riendeau is joined by Kahlief Adams, Jordan Mallory, and Steven Strom to talk about some stuff from those other conferences we didn’t spend a ton of time on like Halo: Infinite multiplayer and the latest from Capcom like Resident Evil Village DLC (I guess), Monster Hunter Rise updates, Ace Attorney and more. We’re also talking all about Pioner, Tinykin, Citizen Sleeper, Neko Ghost Jump, Take Two's presentation and Jordan’s got a roundup of all of the latest, and actually pretty cool, retro announcements.

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E3 2021 Night 2

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:12:49 -0000

E3 Day Two is a wrap and Fūnk-é Joseph is joined by an illustrious crew made up of Imran Khan, Elise Favis, and Natalie Flores to talk all about the day’s highlights from Square Enix, Xbox, and more. Get the crew’s thoughts on games like Babylon’s Fall, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Life Is Strange: True Colors, Final Fantasy Origin: Stranger of Paradise (yep you read that right), Starfield, Back 4 Blood, Outer Worlds 2, Psychonauts 2, Atomic Heart, Immortality, Redfall and MORE. Really? More? Yes, reader. It’s jam packed. I hope you’re listening to this already.

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E3 2021 Night 1

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:38:21 -0000

Let Kah, merritt, Niki and Steven bring you up to speed on everything that's happened so far during E3 2021, including new details on Elden Ring, Rainbow Six Extraction, Phantom Abyss, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and more.

119: A Delightful Dumparoo

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:34:17 -0000

This week, Niki’s out touring the ISS while Fanbyte’s Features Editor, Elise Favis, stops by to tell us all about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart! We’re also talking about Dragon Quest, Subnautica: Below Zero, Griftlands, and what we’d make our enemies use a racing wheel for.

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Episode 118: The Three Kinds of Guy

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, with Danielle and Niki on the ISS, Fanbyte’s Head of Media John Warren and Podcast Producer Paul Tamayo, join us to talk all things virtual motorsports, kumite, and more. We also take your questions to brainstorm what game peripherals the world needs and what the future of rogue-lites looks like post-Hades.

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Episode 117: A Very Thin Layer of Molasses

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s show, we’re talking Panel de Pon, Tender: Creature Comforts, Phoenix Point, Biomutant and answering some listener questions about everyone’s favorte cat Blinx and how to make the right eggs thanks to Metal Gear Solid.

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Episode 116: Coulson’s Wranglers

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s show we’re talking Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Destiny 2, Judgment and answering some listener questions. Oh we’re also finally getting to the bottom of the age old question: is Mario a criminal? Tune in and find out.

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Episode 115: That's Just Video Games, Baby

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000

[Incoming message]: the crew broadcasting on Channel F are back to talk more Returnal, Subnautica: Below Zero, Lego DC Super-Villains in addition to answering those amazing questions sent to us from our Discord. This one’s for all the humble gamers out there.

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New Pokémon Snap Review

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:37:21 -0000

For this week’s bonus review pod, Steven’s joined by Niki, Fūnk-é, and LB to talk all about New Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo Switch! Does this sequel to the 1999 classic live up to the hype or does it feel a little... underdeveloped?

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Resident Evil Village Review

Fri, 07 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Steven is joined by Fanbyte Guides Wizard Collin MacGregor for an in-depth (but spoiler light!) discussion of Resident Evil Village, Capcom's latest entry in its beloved survival horror franchise. Where does Village land on the RE4-RE6 spectrum? How dumb can one man actually be? What are you buying? Is it ... this game? Find out!

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Episode 114: A Single Machop

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, the crew’s back together to talk staff picks, randomizers, battle royales and this Star Wars documentary everybody’s been talking about this week.

Games discussed: Annalynn, New Pokemon Snap, Cozy Grove, Returnal, NieR Replicant

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Episode 113: Ys That?

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week, the crew is making Niki proud as he continues his tour of the ISS. Join us as we talk all things Pokemon and what happens when hype makes you allergic to a game.

Games discussed: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Overcooked 2, Mario Party, Cozy Grove, Returnal, Trials in the Sky 1 & 2, and Nier Replicant

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Review

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:01:00 -0000

NieR Replicant ver. 1.5 is finally upon us and we’ve assembled a one on one discussion between Fanbyte’s Featured Contributor Natalie Flores and News Editor Imran Khan to talk about how this update hits ten years later. Buckle up for a spoiler-free chat. There will be tears.

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Episode 112: A Little Guy Named Gomez

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week merritt, Danielle and Steven are joined by Fanbyte’s new Featured Contributor Fūnk-é Joseph! We’re talking our current playlists and diving into listener questions that feature some really horrendous cover art.

Games discussed: Across the Obelisk, Fez, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, and Geoguessr.

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Episode 111: A Sine Wave Kinda Motion

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week the crew is talking wild Sega games that they would learn Japanese to play, classic video game rumors, and analog sticks on the back of controllers because why not.

Games discussed: QOMP, Cozy Grove, Clone Hero, Oddworld: Soulstorm

Segments: Opening shenanigans, Staff Picks, Question Time

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Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Review

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut has finally arrived and our two aces are on the job. Join Steven and Danielle for an in-depth chat about what this re-release adds to an already excellent game.

CW time skip: 22:43

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Episode 110: Worse Luke

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Steven is on the International Space Station. Danielle lacks basic instinct (no, not that one). merritt communes with a pink space beam. Paul respects the golden frog. Niki stalls the match.

Games discussed: It Takes Two, Hitman 3, Dorfromantik

Segments: Opening BS, Staff Picks, Question Time

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Episode 109: Dr. Quandry's Big Island

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

merritt parties hard enough to build calluses. Steven ran out of Monster Hunter. Danielle breaks someone's ankle. Niki has troubling ideas about Voltorb.

Games discussed: Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Tiny Lands, Hitman 3, Loop Hero

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Episode 108: What if a Bird Evolved Specifically to Drive a Race Car

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

merritt accidentally(?) drags old people. Niki knows exactly who his Smash Ultimate roommate is. Danielle remembers something very specific about Xenosaga. Steven goes through Hell.

Games discussed: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to The Past, Doom Eternal, Superliminal, Monster Train, Going Under

Segments: Opening BS, Staff Picks, Question Time

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Monster Hunter Rise Review

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:02:00 -0000

Monster Hunter fans, REJOICE. Join our heroes Steven, merritt, and Imran as they chop it up (heh) over some Monster Hunter Rise for the Nintendo Switch! Hear them break down what this new entry brings to the series, how complete the game feels right now, and which monsters stand out as highlights.

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Episode 107: We Didn't Start the Fortnite

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

merritt disparages Geometry Wars. Niki discovers several imperiled waifus. Steven conflates their Danas. Danielle enters the gecko.

Games discussed: Fights in Tight Spaces, Death Ray Manta SE, Mundaun, Paper Mario: The Origami King

Segments: Intro BS, Staff Picks, Question Time

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Episode 106: Tingle's Dingle Day

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:37:08 -0000

merritt tours the International Space Station. Steven slides behind the wheel once more. Niki buys a TV. Danielle defends the Wii U.

Games discussed: Mario Tennis Aces

Segments: Opening BS, Staff Picks, Manga Minute, Question Time

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Episode 105: Normal Episode

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Niki gets high on the International Space Station. merritt has a hype allergy. Danielle is ready to make some cuh-RAZY money. Steven knows a guy who might have seen somethin'. Jordo can take you there, for a price ...

Games discussed: Baobab’s Mausoleum: Grindhouse Edition, Catacombs of Solaris, Final Fantasy XIV, Destiny 2

Segments: Opening BS, Staff Picks, Question Time

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Episode 104: Mental Organism Designed Only for Kissing

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Niki gets some dental work done aboard the International Space Station. Steven introduces a new personal wellness product. merritt can shop in town with the money. Danielle loves talking about body pressure. Jordo conflates his gem-based comic book antagonists.

Games discussed: A Short Hike, Guilty Gear Strive, SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium, Beat Saber, Final Fantasy XIV

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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Review

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0000

It’s time for our special review episode for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for the Nintendo Switch! Join the illustrious Steven Strom and Fanbyte’s very own Niki Grayson, Imran Khan and Paul Tamayo for an in-depth discussion on how a game from 2013 holds up eight years later and what Bowser’s Fury does to shake things up a bit. Let’s-a go.

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Episode 103: Congratulations, Utah!

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Steven tours the International Space Station. Jordo tries to stay warm. merritt knows where all of the geography is. Niki goes five days without seeing another Black person. Danielle finds a secret way of losing.

Games discussed: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Death Crown, xGame 600, Hitman 3, Camping.

Segments: Staff Picks, What's Good at Goodwill, Question Time

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Persona 5 Strikers Review

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Steven’s got a star-studded cast this week to discuss Persona 5 Strikers at length with the Fanbyte’s very own Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku’s Ash Parrish, and Gamespot’s Michael P. Higham. Let’s talk about Dynasty Warriors, the game’s fantastic soundtrack, and full-on spoilers. Let’s do it!

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Episode 102: You Pee Through Your Foot

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Danielle tours the International Space Station. merritt k-words Reggie. Niki is constantly talking to children. Steven says "gusion rebake." Jordo is in the bathroom when the lights go out.

Games discussed: Cyber Shadow, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Clubhouse Games™: 51 Worldwide Classics. This week's segments: Staff Picks, Question Time

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Hitman 3 Review + Spoilercast

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

For our first review/spoilercast of the Channel F era, Steven, Danielle and Paul enter and World of Assassination to discuss an early contender for Game of the Year, Hitman 3. (This is mostly a review podcast, just FYI, but they get pretty specific with some mission kills and what happens with the story on a few maps so we're labeling it as a Spoilercast just to be safe.)

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Episode 101: I'm Looking Forward to That Stacked Muppet

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:15:00 -0000

Ah, welcome traveler... you don't seem to be Hollow, eh? What a rare treat for these old eyes. Why not take a seat, and rest a while? It's definitely tough out there ... Hah hah hah hah hah ...

Games discussed: Destruction AllStars, Hitman 3, Tekken 7, Battletech. This week's segments: Intro BS, Staff Picks, Question Time.

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Episode 100!

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:19:17 -0000

Well folks, we made it. One hundred episodes of laughs, memories, friendship, and somehow, video games. Fanwidth will be given a Podcast Stone next week, thus evolving it into Channel F, but for now, let's take one last lap for good measure. Games discussed: Hitman 3, Turrican Flashback, Beat Saber, Niki's new drone.

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Episode 99: Tender and Emotionally Intelligent Funky Kong

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:11:00 -0000

Danielle gamifies the new flesh. Niki's $700 PlayStation is broken. merritt knows everything there is to know about Earthworm Jim's physiology. Steven has played a lot of dog shit. Games discussed: Spiritfarer, Halo 3, Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order, No Man's Sky. This week's segments: Opening BS, Staff Picks, Question Time.

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Episode 98: Gears of War Dream Drop Distance

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:52:28 -0000

merritt starts a fight club. Steven tells the crew about Angel Devil. Paul makes his own easy mode. Niki's never seen Fight Club. Games discussed: Path of Exile, 6 Seasons and a Game, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. This week's segments: Staff Picks, Manga Minute, Gamer Names

Episode 97: Let's Just Say It Was MadCatz

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:45:30 -0000

Steven chops and screws. merritt is the queen's gambit of Dark Souls. Niki is very tired. Danielle has to go fast. Jordo knows what's good at Goodwill. Games discussed: Dark Souls 2, Dark Souls, Awesome Games Done Quick, the Peloton app.

GOTY 2020 Day 5: The Games That Time Forgot

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Happy New Year, everyone! To celebrate the arrival of 2021, Jordo, John, Niki and Steven take a month-by-month look at the games that somehow got lost in last year's record levels of time dilation.

GOTY 2020 Day 4: Game of the Year

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This is the big one, folks! Our longest podcast episode to date! The most hosts we've ever had on a single recording! We've got it all! Thrills! Chills! An unusually low amount of crosstalk for a Fanbyte-brand podcast! Tune in for nearly three hours of the games we truly loved this year and find out what became our Game of the Year by a country mile! Download this on wifi unless you're a data cap masochist!!

GOTY 2020 Day 3: Next Year's Games

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

There is a next year if you can believe it, so Jordo, Niki and Steven take a look at games on the horizon that pique their respective interests.

GOTY 2020 Day 2: Most Surprising Games

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

To say that 2020 was a surprising year would be an understatement, I think we would all agree. Thankfully, not everything that surprised us this year was yet another tragedy -- some of them were video games, and we're here to talk about them.

GOTY 2020 Day 1: Comfort Games

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Everyone went through a lot this year, so we decided to kick off our 2020 Game of the Year Celebration of Achievements with a look back at the games that gave us comfort during an immense year of loss and hardship.

Episode 96: Pears for Him $34.99

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:55:51 -0000

Danielle starts a new timeline. merritt goes demon hunting. Steven remembers the Furtive Pygmy. Niki buys a new domain. Games discussed: Dark Souls, Into the Breach, Astro's Playroom, Persona 5 Royal, Stinkoman 20X6.

Cyberpunk 2077 Review

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

John, Niki and Steven jack in, out, over, and through everything you could possibly want to know about the experience of playing Cyberpunk 2077, be it on PC or console.

Episode 95: Bloodrayne 2 Instead of a Million Dollars

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 01:59:12 -0000

Danielle takes the day off. Niki and Steven aug their progs. merritt names names. Jordo knows what's good. Games discussed: Cyberpunk 2077, Inbento, Aladdin Deck Enhancer, Bandai's weird thing that was like the Aladdin Deck Enhancer but that Jordo doesn't remember the name of right now.

Episode 94: Daniel Kong

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:44:00 -0000

Niki exposes a government psyop. Steven casts the second Halo film. merritt loses 100 v-bucks. Danielle spruces up the place. Games discussed: Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Cloud Gardens, The Pathless, Fortnite Battle Royale.

Episode 93: Live From the Clown Dimension

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:00:16 -0000

merritt takes to the mall.. Niki built a broken keyboard. Steven is very rude to Suezo. Jordan inherits both Club Sega locations in Akihabara. Games discussed: Amnesia: Rebirth, Umurangi Generation, Legend of Heroes series, Apex Legends, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Pop'n Music, Tekken 3.

Episode 92: Hacko Bracko

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 01:48:48 -0000

Steven has some kind of communicable cowboy psychosis. merritt reboots. Danielle returns to the (Mobius) front. Niki is denied entry to basketball Asgard. Games discussed: Capcom's cute little mini arcade machine thing, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Fatum Betula, Carto, Mobius Front '83, NBA 2K21.

Episode 91: Horse Eggs

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:31:05 -0000

Niki assists with repairs to the International Space Station. Steven ascends to the next generation of video games. merritt puts some lives back together. Danielle abandons another, different timeline. Jordo has trouble on Yokohama. Games discussed: The PlayStation 5, Astro's Playroom, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Assemble With Care, Bugsnax, Mobius Front '83, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tetris Effect: Connected

Episode 90: The Jack Black Stack

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:35:00 -0000

Niki and Steven have that new Xbox. merritt has big questions about what makes different framerates acceptable. Danielle takes a crash course in Gears lore.

Games discussed: Bugsnax, Dirt 5, Fuser, MÖBIUS FRONT '83, Tomorrow won't come for those without ██████, Cruel Bands Career, Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Spawn on Me's Kahlief Adams joins Fanbyte Social Editor+ Niki Grayson for a deep dive into one of Sony's flagship PlayStation 5 launch titles, Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Episode 89: How Many Colors Is Darth Maul

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:29:16 -0000

Niki discovers an unreleased Spy Kids movie that came out in 2011. merritt celebrates three female Jokers. Steven tells us about all the different universes. Jordo has an important message for Game Boy Advance enthusiasts.

Games discussed:

Teardown
AVGN Deluxe
The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny

Episode 88: Alex "Memes" Johnson

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:08:25 -0000

Steven comes up with a million-dollar idea. merritt sells us on Manhattan. Danielle takes us to health class. Niki buys a meme ebook.

Games discussed:

Phasmophobia
Ghost of Tsushima multiplayer expansion
Among Us
PC Building Simulator
Pumpkin Jack
Ghostrunner
Hades
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge

Episode 87: Ball Balls's Balls

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:24:55 -0000

Niki drives a car in his kitchen. merritt finally makes some time with Megaera. Danielle enjoys a faux-vintage 3D platformer, and Jordo goes to Zack Island.

Games discussed:

Hades
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Macbat
The oeuvre of the original Xbox

Episode 86: Scott Cyborg

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:58:34 -0000

Steven has cat issues. merritt's various alarms go off. Niki ain't afraid of no ghost. Danielle says "jack-o'-lantern."

Episode 85: Metal Gear Solid 2 Was Basically Right

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:54:37 -0000

Niki is touring the International Space Station this week, but Danielle, Steven and merritt are still here to hold down the fort with lots of talk about Spider-Man, the prescience of Hideo Kojima's work, and maybe even a few timely video games.

Episode 84: Competitive Child Racing

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:38:43 -0000

Danielle contemplates wrestling a bear. Steven gets out of gym class. merritt learns the art of war from an anime child. Niki sees a Neo Geo cartridge for the first time.

Turbografx-16 mini Review

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Local vintage games perverts merritt and Jordan finally got their hands on Konami's Turbografx-16 mini throwback console, and they're here to not only discuss this new box, but also the original system's history and context within the 16-bit era of video games.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars Review

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Nintendo has finally re-released some of its most beloved Mario titles on the Switch, but have these classics been pulled forward in a way deserving of the full price of admission? John, merritt and Niki have the answer!

Hades Review

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 02:17:14 -0000

Special guests Jay Castello and Diego Arguello join Steven to gush about Supergiant Games' latest triumphant addition to its pantheon, Hades.

Episode 83: Pizza Molyneux

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:50:45 -0000

Steven ascends from the depths of Hades. Niki forgets how the Nintendo Switch works. merritt grows chads in her chad garden. Jordo washes an Xbox.

Paradise Killer Review

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Steven and Natalie go in for a deep (but mostly spoiler-free!) dive on Paradise Killer, the debut murder mystery adventure game from Kaizen Game Work>

Episode 82: I'd Kill Sonic for a Grilled Cheese

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:18:59 -0000

It's Tuesday, and that means two things: Boats and video games. Steven meets some Star Renegades. Danielle returns to the Outer Worlds. Niki's girlfriend leaves him for Spellbreaker. merritt runs in the 90s.

Marvel's Avengers Review

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

That's our secret Cap'n, we're always reviewing games. Well, not always, but we definitely did today! Steven and Niki dissect Square Enix's oft-delayed looter/brawler take on the Marvel Not-Cinematic Universe's Avengers.

Episode 81: Happy Birthday Jaxon

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:41:47 -0000

Niki discovers the ur-game. Steven goes to paradise. merritt finally masters her kicks. Danielle finds herself in a (S)pinch.

Episode 80: Dick Blurry

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:19:42 -0000

It's A-Day on Fanwidth, by which I mean it's Avenger's Day, by which I mean that Steven and Niki have been playing that Avengers game again. Meanwhile, Danielle sullies her Animal Crossing innocence and merritt turns into an eyeball.

Madden NFL 21 Review

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Is Madden NFL 21 worth your time and money? How successful are EA's new experimental modes? What was the name of your first pet? Find out all this and more in our dank review podcast featuring resident footballsmen John and Niki!

Episode 79: Pauly Shore Got Trapped in the Joker Dome

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:53 -0000

Danielle, merritt, Niki and Steven are back for a slightly shorter, but no-less enthralling installment of Fanwidth, the/a Fanbyte podcast. This week, merritt defines the modern family, Danielle suffers cognitive dissonance re: punches, Steven goes back, back to the past, and Niki learns how to scrape Ford servers for pictures of the 2021 Ford Bronco.

Episode 78: TRACER IS PDRESIDENT

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:24:40 -0000

Danielle, Steven, merritt and Niki are here to cure what ails ya, so long as what ails ya is a lack of four buds talking about carbs, doing BJJ in the woods, Del the Funky Homosapien, and the recent beta test for Square's Marvel's Avengers.

Episode 77: It worked for Stadia!

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:25:53 -0000

merritt is out this week, so Fanbyte Editorial Intern Ren joins Danielle, Steven and Niki to talk about Halo Infinite's delay, forming equidistant opinions,. the stress dreams we've been having, and whether or not the roof of your mouth is supposed to be wet. Oh, and content warning for spiders.

Episode 76: Sexy Frog Palpatine

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:01:20 -0000

Niki is still playing with his dog instead of working, so this week Steven, merritt and Danielle are joined by Fanbyte Editor at Large John Warren to discuss Tekken 7, Blaseball, Fight Crab, Fae Tactics, Warframe, the now-defunct Star Wars extended universe, and the legacy of Braxas, son of Grinch and E.T.

Episode 75: Fully Jokerfied Cat

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:56:00 -0000

Niki has boneitis this week, so merritt, Danielle and Steven are left to their own devices. Did you know that Danielle used to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? Did you know that losing your vagina bones eventually leads to death? These two revelations are unrelated, but you should still listen to find out how we get from Point A to Point B.

Episode 74 Gaiden: Xbox Games Showcase

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:50:56 -0000

John, Ren, Niki and merritt discuss all the ring-shaped announcements from today's Xbox Games Showcase, including a Warthog's worth of Halo Infinite details, the increasingly strong value proposition of Xbox Games Pass, Rare's new anti-Monster Hunter thing, and Tetris Effect multiplayer.

Episode 74: Big Nasty Dingers

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:07:47 -0000

Danielle, merritt, Steven and Niki are back to talk about the latest fake baseball esports, the greatest game consoles to feature telephone-style number pad controllers, and the surprisingly vast world of illegal online coloring book pages. Also: Ghost of Tsushima and Paper Mario: The Origami King!

Episode 73: Modern Warfare 3 Jeep Wrangler

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:13:19 -0000

Danielle, Steven, merritt and Niki return to the helm of Fanbyte's flagship podcast to discuss British sci-fi, imported robot-based reality television series, Minecraft sales numbers, Grand Thefts Auto 4 and 5, the Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Jeep Wrangler, Peter Moore, the 2021 Ford Bronco, the merits (no relation) of participating in the Twitter Discourse™, and maybe even a couple of contemporary video games.

Episode 72: Ambush Clown

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:04:00 -0000

In this episode of Fanwidth (The Fanbyte Podcast), Steven ruins their whole life by trying to finish Divinity: Original Sin 2, Niki gets owned by a hyper-capitalist shoe app, Ren is under siege by both Raiden and Raiden, and Danielle witnesses and honest-to-God miracle. We also get a deep dive into Niki and Ren's most recent (and most tilted) excursion into the Silver ranks of Valorant. Listener beware, you're in for a scare!

Episode 071: The Danny Phantom Incident

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 23:12:16 -0000

Get ready for a nice, smooth week of podcast discussion as the crew jumps straight into dental hygiene. Okay, so maybe we don't talk about games right away this week, but we get to them eventually! And the results are awfully fun and friendly as the crew dives deep on Fuser: the new DJ rhythm game from Harmonix. Is it the best music game the gang has ever played? Quite possibly. Listen and find out why!

Episode 070: The Aggro Crag Illuminati

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:22:00 -0000

We skip right to the good stuff by going heavy on games this week! The usual gang goes deep on Griftlands, Valorant, Clubhouse Games, The Last of Us Part II, and Divinity: Original Sin 2! Plus stick around for some lighter chat about the Game Boy Advance (again) and some quick hits in the form of Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children and Invisible, Inc. This is a totally normal episode.

Episode 069: You're Still the One

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:13:35 -0000

The Fanwidth crew celebrates an important milestone

The Last of Us Part II Spoilercast

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:08:32 -0000

The time has come! Kenneth, Natalie, and Collin are back together again to talk about the very harrowing journey each of them took through the world of The Last of Us 2. Join our hosts as they get just ridiculously emotional about the post-apocalypse (and the characters that inhabit it). Be warned: there will be spoilers. Though you should probably be able to tell that from the title... If you're cool with that, let's mosey on over and get ready to cry.

Humankind Preview: A New Kind of Civilization

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Amplitude — known for Endless Space, Endless Dungeon, and Endless Legend — are trying their hand at the Civilization formula with the upcoming 4x strategy game Humankind. Join Dillon (who just got hands on time with a preview build) and Danielle (who has a latent strategy game itch) as they discuss the game’s tweaks — including a very cool fame mechanic and the ability to meld different aspects of cultures into your own society.

Episode 068: Putting an End to Higher Education

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 22:42:00 -0000

Your regularly scheduled hosts have returned to regale you with stories of their time in school. Going back a bit further than that, the gang talks about the olden days of portable gaming (we will never forget the Game Boy Micro). And eventually there's even an itty bitty dollop of current video game talk! Get ready to learn as merritt, Steven, Niki, and Danielle take you to class.

The Last of Us Part II Review

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000

We can't talk much about the story of The Last of Us Part II, but that isn't going to stop us from giving you the best review possible. That's why we brought the very best reviewers possible: Natalie Flores, Collin MacGregor, and Kenneth Shepard. The gang of queer critics has a lot to say about the often violent, sometimes touching game (despite a downright oppressive embargo). It seems there's a lot more to this Naughty Dog sequel than the marketing and leaks would have you believe! And everyone who's beaten it is very happy with the end result.

Don't worry about spoilers on this one! We literally aren't allowed to include them. But tune in soon for a full spoilercast that discusses the game up and down. For now, enjoy our review of The Last of Us Part II with as much as we can possibly cram into 80 minutes.

Fanwidth: PS5 Reveal Special

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:25:00 -0000

Niki, Steven, and John dive into everything we saw today at Sony's PS5 reveal event

You Love to See It 28: Horror Noire

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, horror film superfans Danielle Riendeau, merritt k, and Collin McGregor are joined by once-and-future You Love to See It co-host Dillon Skiffington in watching Shudder exclusive Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. A dense, well-paced piece that takes a deep dive on black folks in the horror genre, peppered with interviews by scholars, directors, writers and actors, it’s an instructive, highly watchable, and important piece. It’s currently streaming for free on the Shudder platform.

Episode 067: Gary Larson's Skyrim

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:59:26 -0000

We're joined this week by the special and wonderful Reviews Editor of US Gamer, Mike Williams, with the scoop on Skyrim! Well, he's really here to talk about The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor expansion. The new add-on brings us back to Skyrim, though, as we battle vampires and get a major lesson in Khajiit biology. I promise you're not expecting what you're about to find out. Plus, Niki has sandwich talk and wants to talk to John about Valorant. Steven finally brings up an extended overview of Monster Train, while the whole gang talks about games with long "lead-up" times. Sometimes we love 'em, sometimes we hate 'em, but none of us have time for them. But you can make time for episode 67 of Fanwidth, the Fanbyte podcast!

You Love to Scream It 2: Possession

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Since starting this You Love to See It spinoff (focussing on weirder or more niche horror), we’ve been enamored with movies that blend drama and horror. Belzebuth used terrifying real-life imagery (depicting too-real scenes of violence) before the statue scene, and here, in Andrzej Żuławski’s only english-language film, we see much ado about personal drama and a marriage falling apart alongside all the gory, gruesome stuff. But there is plenty of both, and today’s trio of merritt, Collin, and Danielle all grappled with their own interpretations of this beautifully-shot, gut-wrenching movie.

You Love To See It 27: Attack the Block

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Since actor and activist John Boyega (perhaps best known as Finn from the latest Star Wars trilogy) has been making a stir lately with awesome speeches, we thought we’d revisit the movie that landed him his first starring Role. Attack the Block is a small-scale alien invasion movie, with a lot of heart, a ton of energy, and some interesting messages. Focusing on a group of inner-city kids who get involved in a bizarre alien menace, encounter a bunch of white people who maybe learn a thing or two, and, for a brief moment, Pogo the dog, it’s a compact, breezy, funny thriller.

Episode 066: A Four-Trick Pony

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:44:00 -0000

Join Niki, Ren, John, and Danielle on an afternoon chat about the things we have on our minds today. We have a few games we’re into, including Sludge Life, Valorant, and Umurangi Generation. We’ve got a lot of music, including… our most embarrassing secrets on Spotify. And we have a few things to get out into the world, including Niki’s advice on what — and what not — to do in the current climate. Be safe, be angry, and take the action you can.

You Love To See It 26: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Thu, 28 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

We watched 1997’s grooviest movie — beloved spy spoof Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery — this week, and we brought along a special friend to help us! Pat Gill of Polygon fame is here to deconstruct this Mike Meyers vehicle about a super-spy transported from the 60s to the 90s, complete with looks at deleted scenes, very special stories about teen viewings of the film, and some groovy voices.

Episode 065: Midwestern Chief

Wed, 27 May 2020 00:21:00 -0000

This week on Fandwidth, episode 65, merritt returns with a very special... guest? But a brief delay doesn't stop the rest of the crew from continuing to talk about several different kinds of Muppets. Video games do come up eventually, however, as merritt has played quite a few all in one sitting! Learn more than you ever wanted to know about all kinds of sci-fi series on another episode of the flagship Fanbyte podcast.

Saints Row: The Third Remastered + Minecraft Dungeons | Review Double Feature

Fri, 22 May 2020 14:01:00 -0000

On this special double feature review podcast, Social Editor Nicholas Grayson and Guides Writer Collin MacGregor take a look at Deep Silver's remaster of Saints Row: The Third, and Microsoft/Mojang's brand new crawler Minecraft Dungeons.

You Love To See It 25: Scoob!

Thu, 21 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

We watch 2020's animated comedy Scoob! and go to hell with the Mystery Machine!

Episode 064: Raymond Trafficking

Tue, 19 May 2020 23:44:00 -0000

A smaller, tighter crew convenes to dive surprisingly deep this week! Danielle, John, and Steven discuss everything from Animal Crossing to video games criticism at large. Not to mention Danielle played a new survival game that just went into beta (spoilers: it's Drake Hollow). Things close out with yet more in-depth conversation about Final Fantasy; it turns out Steven just can't get enough of the long-running series after beating Final Fantasy VII Remake, and John is just the person to talk about it. Get ready for a good one!

You Love To See It 24: Stay Alive

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

So, get this… if you die in the game, you die in REAL LIFE. That’s not the entire premise of Stay Alive, a delightfully goofy 2006 thriller starring beloved character actors like Jimmi Simpson, Frankie Muniz, and Adam Goldberg. But it is… a lot of it. Combining surprisingly good pulls from the annals of gaming (one of the screenwriters knew about Fatal Frame!) just as often as wildly (wonderfully) corny lines, and some of the best/worst death scenes this side of a Roger Corman special, Stay Alive was a real treat for today’s crew of Danielle, merritt, Elby, and John.

Episode 063: Condensed and Protein Rich

Tue, 12 May 2020 22:04:00 -0000

It's a shorter episode this week, but starts off strong with pea talk and nicknames. Don't believe us? Just strap in for a wild ride down memory lane with sitcom mainstay Seinfeld (and its many great gags) that cause your Fanwidth hosts to recollect their own childhoods. You ever had a nickname? Well, these folks have, and they're not afraid to share every embarrassing detail about their origins. Eventually the banter gives way to some light video game discussion before we close up shop and leave you with a useful piece of wisdom... Enjoy!

You Love To See It 23: Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, Steven Strom, Fanbyte Guide Writer Collin MacGregor, News Writer Natalie Flores, and frequent contributor Ginny Woo all get in the car and go on a positively wild adventure with Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. It’s a feature-length film that actually sets up and pays off several story beats from the game, and our co-hosts have a wide range of opinions about this one. That is, on its overall quality, on the women characters, on the outfits, and most of all, who absolutely has (or should have) hooked up with whom.

Note: this episode has a content warning for sex and violence.

Streets of Rage 4 Review

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:48:00 -0000

It's time to take to the streets... We've got ourselves a Streets of Rage 4 review hot off the sizzling sewer grates and ready for your ears! Editor at Large John Warren stops by to talk about the series' legacy (and music), and how well it's been translated into this new game. Fellow rager Steven Strom tags along to hold the game in a full nelson, while the duo blaze away at this beat 'em up revival. Join us!

Episode 062: I Just Remember Yabbos

Tue, 05 May 2020 23:57:00 -0000

This week on Fanwidth episode 62, John drops by to talk Final Fantasy. It turns out more than a couple Fanbyte editors have the series on the brain at the moment. That's not all, though, as merritt has gotten into Warframe and Danielle dips her toes into John Wick Hex now that it's out on PS4. Naturally, that's only half of the equation, as the Fanwidth crew goes completely on a tangent before things even begin. Wanna learn all kinds of things about the Addams Family? Because you're about to!

You Love To See It 22: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:20:00 -0000

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is not a great movie. It’s probably not even a good movie. But it’s a fairly interesting film, at least for some of its bits of historic significance: it was supposed to launch a “digital actress” in Ming-Na Wen’s character, Dr. Aki Ross. It was stupidly expensive. It flopped so hard that the movie was both the first - and the last - Square Pictures picture.

Join John Warren, Steven Strom, Danielle Riendeau, and Fanbyte Weekend Writer Natalie Flores on an adventure unlike any other (for better or worse).

One note: Danielle’s audio was eaten by some particularly nasty spirits in this episode. We apologize for that, and the offending software has been fired.

Gears Tactics Review

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:37:00 -0000

Fanbyte Guides Editor Dillon Skiffington has returned to the world of Sera for another ride against the Locust. That's right! We're talking about a Gears of War game. Specifically, this is our review of Gears Tactics, the turn-based battle simulator set in the third-person shooter-verse. Set 12 years before the first game, it fills in some of the gaps still left by the main series. And in the process, it makes for a pretty fun tactics game, to boot!

Episode 061: A Coat Full of UMDs

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:03:00 -0000

This week on Fanwidth, your usual hosts are left to their own devices again. This inevitably leads to talk about fucking aliens, philosopher kings, and LiveJournal. But that's not all! I promise we actually talk about video games, and that all these topics are relevant to things like Final Fantasy VII Remake, DOOM Eternal, and XCOM: Chimera Squadron. Don't believe it? Listen in on Fanwidth episode 61 to find out for yourself!

Fanwidth Interviews: Edmund McMillen Wants to Infect You with Tapeworm

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:56:00 -0000

In honor of the Kickstarter launch for Tapeworm, veteran game designer Edmund McMillen sat down with Features and Trending Editor merritt k to talk about the game, his aesthetic preferences, and living in these interesting times.

The kickstarter for Tapeworm is available here.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilercast

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:08:00 -0000

There's no need to beat around the bush with this one! You can tell from the title that this bonus episode is all about Final Fantasy VII Remake. John and Steven, as well as special guests and Fanbyte writers Natalie Flores, Kenneth Shepard, and Collin MacGregor have all banded together to beat the latest project from Square Enix. And it sure is a doozy. The enormous game makes some enormously big decisions around the Final Fantasy VII plot. So we're here to discuss what's different, what's the same, what we loved, what we hated, and what we'd like to see in the next chapter of the project.

Fanbyte Island Life 4: The Lone Bunman

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:40:00 -0000

John, LB, Danielle, and Niki are joined by first timer and brand new staff guides writer for Fanbyte.com Collin MacGregor, who chats with us about the upcoming events in Animal Crossing and what everyone's been up to on their islands the past couple weeks.

Fanbyte Island Life is our Animal Crossing New Horizons podcast that airs on Thursdays when there's stuff to discuss! Sometimes we skip a week! What can we say?

You Love To See It 21: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0000

For our second visit to The Lonely Island, intrepid co-hosts John Warren, Niki Grayson, merritt k, and Danielle Riendeau donned baseball caps and set off to the 80s in The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience. A Netflix comedy special/visual poem, the film is a thirty minute musical event starring Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer as Jose Canseco and Mark McGuire, the PED-toting, home run hitting “Bash Brothers” of the 1989 Oakland Athletics. It’s… a lot!

Episode 060: How Many Points is a Dab?

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:41:00 -0000

This week on Fanwidth, we bring out a special guest: Caitlin Galiz-Rowe of Uppercut! They're here to discuss everything from games criticism, and the way we support it, to the very worst characters in Dragon Age. Don't worry, though. We talk about a lot of terrible things. Namely fan fiction and the people who write it (e.g. us) becomes a major point of contention. Did you know Supernatural has a lot of it? Really? Huh.

You Love to See It 20: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0000

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake is good! But Advent Children, the 2005 movie that acts as a direct sequel to FF7 (though, spoiler alert, perhaps not Remake) is absolutely not. Steven, John and Danielle go on the terrible journey with Cloud Strife and Yazoo (“the quietest Remnant”) that fails to make much of a positive impression on our panel. It does, however, provide excellent fodder for discussion of Square Enix, the Final Fantasy series, and where the franchise was at that point in time.

Episode 059: A Monument to Ourselves

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:23:00 -0000

We've got an anime heavy episode this week for all you listeners. Although it doesn't take the form you might expect... Besides that, though, we've also got some hot, old games to talk about as Niki, merritt, Danielle, and Steven all four got into some old (and reimagined) titles. Hear all about them and more on episode 59 of Fanwidth!

Final Fantasy VII Remake Review

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:32:00 -0000

Square Enix has returned to Midgar with Final Fantasy VII Remake: the first in a multi-part stab at the beloved game for a modern era. But is it any good? That's what we're here to ask with our FF7 Remake review. Steven and John sit down to discuss the finished product and see what works, what doesn't, what's different, and what they'd like to see in the future. Warning: there will be (fairly mild all things considered) spoilers. If that's okay with you, let's dive right in!

Fanbyte Island Life 3: Pietro, Our Prince

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:19:00 -0000

Danielle and Niki welcome Fanbyte’s Weekend Writer Natalie Flores to Island Life, to discuss bunny day fallout, how Animal Crossing is really a meanness simulator, and the life and times of Pietro. You either love him or hate him, but he’s a very interesting villager, that’s for sure.

Resident Evil 3 Remake Review

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:52:00 -0000

Today we've got a couple of staaaaaaars in the studio (i.e. their bedrooms) to review Resident Evil 3! Steven Strom and Merritt K take to the streets of Raccoon City to find out just what is up with this Umbrella Corporation. Does Jill Valentine want to help? Not really, but she's going to shoot and curse out these zombies for your listening pleasure anyway. Maybe she'll even get a big, sweet sci-fi gun by the end of the conversation. Until then, let's review the Resident Evil 3 remake!

You Love To See It: Tiger King

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Danielle and John dive all the way in to current Netflix Obsession Tiger King, a documentary about the deeply messed-up folks who collect big cats in America. It’s focussed on a few key players, but especially the Tiger King himself: Joe Exotic, a gun-toting, queer, country-singing, eccentric zoo owner in Oklahoma currently serving a long prison sentence for Murder-for-Hire.

Episode 058: Back in Your Sack

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:24:00 -0000

We've got video games galore on this latest episode of Fanwidth, the Fanbyte podcast! You won't believe your ears when we regale you with news of Final Fantasy VII, Resident Evil 3, and other PlayStation 1 games. In all seriousness, though, it's a packed show. We even take some time to talk about anime and manga at the end. But to kick things off, what's up with the NEW PlayStation controller? Let's find out on Fanwidth Episode 58.

Valorant Pre-Beta Impressions

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Dillon, Niki, and John had the opportunity to play Valorant, Riot's new tactical shooter, and learn a ton about the team's philosophy when it comes to design. Come hear our thoughts about the game, learn a bit about the upcoming beta, and feel the frustration coming from the two hosts who are absolutely terrible at games this punishing.

Fanbyte Island Life 2: We’ll Give You $100 to Get Rid of the Rabbit

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:38:00 -0000

In our second installment of Island Life — the podcast where Fanbyte staffers chat about Animal Crossing: New Horizons — we are all more than a little scared of the “Bunny Day” guy, Zipper T Rabbit. Niki tried to imprison him, but it didn’t work. And ol' Zips put so many weird eggs all over our islands that John, LB, and Danielle don’t even know what to do with them.

You Love To See It: Batman Forever

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today on You Love To See It — Fanbyte’s premiere movie rewatch podcast — Fanfyte Editor LB Hunktears joins Danielle and merritt for an examination of Joel Schumacher’s unhinged, campy, 1995 comics extravaganza, Batman Forever. Sporting wild production design, a very queer-coded “gay chad gaze,” Jim Carrey, Val Kilmer, Nicole Kidman, Chris O’Donnell, Drew Barrymore and Tommy Lee Jones, we had a lot of fun with this one.

Episode 057: THE TIME OF DOUG

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:25:00 -0000

We'll give you five guesses to figure out which 90s Disney cartoons we talk about this week! Or maybe you want to know why it's raining ash in New York City? And should you, or should you not, want to fuck a cartoon? Find the answers to life's greatest questions (and some video game talk) on this latest episode of Fanwidth, the Fanbyte podcast that is definitely about video games.

Fanbyte Island Life: The Wrong Way to Fish

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:49:00 -0000

Hello island villagers! The Fanbyte crew is fishing, rancho-hunting, and vibing through Animal Crossing New Horizons and we wanted to talk to each other about our experiences, fashions, and creations in the game. Join us every week for the foreseeable future as we chill around the beach bonfire and talk about fossils and stuff.

You Love To See It: Doom

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today, in honor of all that sweet, sweet SEO, we decided to watch Doom (2005), a movie that we knew wasn’t great, exactly, starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Karl Urban, and Rosamund Pike. Oh man. It’s not… very good. Trading demons for… some kind of zombie creatures, Aliens’ space marines for… far worse space marines, and anything resembling a decent plot for… whatever happens here, it’s kind of a mess. It does have The Rock though, and he sure does his best.

Episode 056: That Deep Nook Lore

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:11:00 -0000

The Fanbyte gang may be afraid to go outside, but the same can't be said of our Animal Crossing villagers! This week, while one of us recovers from a real-life illness, the rest took a virtual vacation to the island of Tom Nook. The latest and potentially greatest Animal Crossing has some problems, but it's still a welcome reprieve from the world around us. So are the many other games we discuss on this week's episode! Persona and Doom Eternal and Monster Hunter all get some love on this week's Fanwidth.

DOOM Eternal Review

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:35:00 -0000

Danielle and Steven convene to review DOOM Eternal: the latest, greatest demon killing simulation this side of Dante's Inferno. Earth has gone to Hell and it's up to the Doomguy to stop the invasion. But besides a fresh coat of paint, what makes this all that different from the 2016 DOOM? We go over everything you ought to know in our latest review podcast!

You Love to See It 16: Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

This week, our hosts actually went out and saw a somewhat recent movie in theaters, for a change! It's time to talk about Birds of Prey -- a Harley Quinn vehicle with a splash of other DC Comics characters in the mix. The film is a joyful, messy ride, and we're very excited to talk about the many things it does better than most DC cinematic fare! What exactly makes this action romp so wonderful? Let's find out on another episode of You Love to See It!

Episode 055: Medieval Brian is Dead

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:59:00 -0000

We're all going just a little stir crazy this week, as the L.A. team moves to a work from home schedule during the outbreak of COVID-19. But that just means more mayhem in the usual Fanbyte way. Plus games are finally coming out, which is perfect timing, and gave us plenty to discuss as we move through what we played and what we're looking forward to soon. Have you heard of this hot new jam called Halo 2? Well, we promise that's not all we talk about on Fanwidth, the Fanbyte podcast this week!

Persona 5 Royal Review w/ Steven Strom & Kenneth Shepard

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:43:00 -0000

John sits down with Steven Strom (Fanbyte's official reviewer) and Kenneth Shepard (Fanbyte news reporter and reviewer for Gayming Magazine) to discuss Persona 5 Royal, the definitive edition of the 2017 social sim/JRPG. Check out our tips guides and other pieces about Persona 5 Royal over at Fanbyte.com.

Papal Bull Resurrection 10: The New Young Pope

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:14:00 -0000

On this season-ending bonus episode of Papal Bull: Resurrection, hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm look back on their time with The New Pope, the characters they love, and where they imagine things could possibly go from here. How are John and Sophia doing, after all? They also give a little teaser of things to come from the crew, so stay tuned next week as well.

You Love To See It 15: Hail Satan?

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This documentary takes a light touch towards Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves and his collaborators as they navigate religious freedom cases and the spectacle of protest. John, Merritt, and Danielle went in on the filmmaking in the piece itself, the philosophy behind the Satanic Temple’s activism, and the use of particularly eye-catching iconography to make its points.

Episode 054: Water Slides Across America

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:50:00 -0000

Horse crimes abound in this latest episode of Fanwidth. After that, though, the gang is ready to discuss some of the big news today: from the NFL license to Sega and VR games. Eventually we find the time to sneak in discussion of plenty of games, too! It's truly a jam packed episode as we all distract ourselves from the latest round of votes in the Democratic primary. But there's no distracting us from that horse... Seriously, that thing is messed up. Find out why on Fanwidth Episode 54!

Nioh 2 Review

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:35:00 -0000

We've got a lot to say about Nioh 2 on this special episode... That's because it's our Nioh 2 review! John and Steven sit down to discuss the Souls-like prequel by Team Ninja. What does the game do different than its predecessor? What does it do the same? And is this a good jumping on point for the genre, or just junk food for existing fans? Find out in our Nioh 2 review podcast!

Papal Bull Resurrection 9: Pope Emeritus

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0000

It seems like only yesterday that we were meeting the new pope, and then the second new pope… on our The New Pope companion podcast. The season has ended, but Features and Trending Editor merritt k and Chief Liturgical Correspondent Eric Thurm are not done. Join them as they discuss the positively wild events of the finale, the nature of power, and much, much more.

Fanfyte 3: Chaotic Good Babyface

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:51:00 -0000

Welcome again to the Fanfyte podcast, where MMA fan (and Fanbyte Senior Editor) and Pro Wrestling aficionado (and Fanfyte section head) LB Hunktears come together. This week, LB brought Darby Allin vs. Sammy Guevara, which resulted in so many shattered tables. Then, Danielle brought LB a real heartbreaker of a fight in UFC 245’s Uriah Faber vs. Petr Yan, spoiling some of the California Kid’s forward momentum in his “un-retirement.”

You Love To See It 14: Playing With Fire

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

We have a very special treat this week. Thanks to John and Niki’s exposure to Playing with Fire on a cross-country flight after PAX, the crew decided to go ahead and do an episode on it. Join us for a discussion of this goofy, buck wild ride with John Cena as a Smoke Jumper (not your everyday firefighter!), and his buddies (including Keegan Michael Key and John Leguizamo) at a remote fire outpost. There are adorable moppets, there’s poop, there’s fire, and there are a whole lot of John Cena beefcake s

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Preview

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Danielle Riendeau and Nicholas Grayson sat down to chat about their time with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at PAX East 2020! The pair talks about new features, their hopes and dreams, and they ask a big question: What if Tim was one of us?

Episode 053: The Decompression Chamber

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:53:00 -0000

Your regular Fanwidth podcast crew is back again this week after a very, very long trip to PAX East. It's a short and pretty relaxed episode this week, as we let our brains recover from the absolute hell we put them through during the Boston show. As such, we talk about the ways in which we all decompress after a long business trip, the games we played, pets, and other things that make us happy! And we'll be back again next week with even more. Thanks for listening!

Papal Bull Resurrection 8: Papal Somersaults

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0000

While Fanbyte Features and Trending Editor merritt k and Chief Liturgical Correspondent Eric Thurm did not have a guest today, they do have a ton to talk about in their recap of an action-packed episode of The New Pope. Lenny is back, baby, making for some major confusion at the Vatican. Fan favorite Gutierrez has a wonderful moment, and Voiello tells a certain someone off for their “uneasy somersaults” in one of the wildest moments of the season.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Preview

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:38:00 -0000

Steven Strom sat down with John Warren to discuss Final Fantasy VII Remake, which John got to play for over three hours at a recent press event. This near-final build of the game has a lot the general public hasn't seen yet, so let's dive in!

Fanbyte Does PAX East 2020: Day Four

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:25:00 -0000

We made it, friends. We made it all the way through PAX East 2020, and oh, the sights we saw! John played Maneater, a game about being a terrifying shark that eats beach-goers. Danielle and Steven had a wild PAX experience with a demo of SoundSelf, designer Robin Arnott’s semi-experimental chanting and meditation game. Niki, Steven and John all got more time with Fuser, Harmonix’ new DJ game. And Dillon… Dillon got to host!

Games and Great Performances with Sarah Elmaleh

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:17:00 -0000

This year at PAX, we spoke with Sarah Elmaleh, the voice actor behind characters from games as big as Gears and Anthem and as iconic as Pyre and Gone Home. At the show, she’s helping to promote The Red Lantern, which she did voice direction and casting for, and, naturally, appearing on panels.

Fanbyte Does PAX East 2020: Day Three

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:55:00 -0000

Ok, we’ll admit it. By day three of PAX East 2020, the intrepid crew has started to lose their minds a little bit. But that didn’t stop them from presenting a panel at the show today, and playing tons of games, including perspective puzzler Moncage, far-out Everspace 2, the awesome-looking DJ game Fuser, and so much more. Our brains may have melted, but our mics are still hot!

Fanbyte Does PAX East 2020: Day Two

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 05:03:00 -0000

From PAX East 2020: John and merritt played a cool spaceship salvage game called Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Steven and Niki got their hands on Spongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom Rehydrated, while Steven also saw some cool mechs in Phantom Brigade and cyberpunk corporate shenanigans in Industries of Titan. Sabriel hung out with cute foxes in Tunic, and Danielle played a cool puzzle/educational game in Kana Quest, and got lost in the funky cityscapes of Sometimes Always Monsters.

Fanbyte Does PAX East 2020: Day One

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:32:00 -0000

PAX East is only one day old, and no, we can’t believe it either. The full crew is out in Boston, in full force, you might say, seeing the sights and playing the games of PAX East 2020.

Baldur's Gate III Preview

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:30:00 -0000

Fresh from a preview event for Baldur's Gate III, Features and Trending Editor merritt k grabbed Managing Editor Steven Strom for a full rundown of the new game's look and feel.

You Love To See It 13: Heat

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

This week, the crime crew of Merritt k, Steven Strom and Danielle Riendeau watch and discuss Michael Mann’s macho 1995 classic, Heat. A crime drama with surprising ties to reality, unbelievable cinematography, and best-in-class performances from Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, it also features some classic 90s racism and a supporting cast that any other movie would die for. Come for the in-depth discussion of the plot and performances, but definitely stay for Steven’s Pacino impression.

Episode 052: I’m Pickle Rick, Lois

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:56:00 -0000

Some of your favorite hosts couldn't make it this week, so we brought in the always amazing John Warren to make up for it! This inevitably leads to some... discussion... of California food, fashion, and beverages of choice. It gets worse when we discover "The Norm Burger," but don't worry! We dive deep into some video game discussion this week as we take a look at Rune Factory 4 Special, Corruption 2029, and fighting games. Plus: Niki played more Halo! It's still good! Video games!

Papal Bull Resurrection 7: God, We Need to Talk About Eric

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0000

From the new opening credits that allude to a Jewish Pope to a central character named Eric in the episode itself, Papal Bull co-host (and Fanbyte’s Chief Liturgical Correspondent) Eric Thurm knows that this episode is very much for him. He’s joined, as always, by Fanbyte’s Features and Trending Editor merritt k, and this week, by writer Jorge Cotte, for an examination of an incredibly intense episode of The New Pope. We have so many baptisms in this one.

You Love To See It Episode 012: THAT Episode of Saved by the Bell

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:10:00 -0000

We're so excited... to bring you another episode of You Love to See It! As you can likely guess, this week we discussed the infamous and much meme'd episode of 90s childhood sitcom Saved by the Bell. It's titled "Jessie's Song," but most people likely know it as "the caffeine pills episode." In it, one of our protagonists becomes addicted to the relatively harmless substance and deranged antics ensue. We go over how the episode came to be, and how memes are the least of its problems, on You Love to See it!

Episode 051: Tinkling Toddler Liberation Front

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:06:00 -0000

Our guiding light is away this week, leaving Niki, merritt, and Steven to talk about their usual brands of bullshit. It's not all Sonic the Hedgehog lore and talk about dubious Satellaview games, though! The trio begins this week's episode with a very good discussion about cooperative games, what we like about them, and what we don't. Stay tuned for all that and more on another episode of Fanwidth!

Papal Bull: Resurrection 6 - Introducing Pope Hatsune Miku I

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0000

This week on our journey through The New Pope, usual hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm are joined by Sarah Jones, writer and critic from New York Magazine. This episode has some high-key drama, high-stakes action, and some serious questions about the nature of morality for everyone to chew on. And yes, there’s a Hatsune Miku mention.

East Coast Office Hours 1: We Are In Session

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:51:00 -0000

Senior Editor Danielle Riendeau and Features and Trending Editor merritt k — aka, the Brooklyn Bureau of Fanbyte — have been inspired by our good friends in the LA office to do our own version of Office Hours. In our pilot episode, merritt brings up a piece she edited on the failures of religious games, we talk religious content on the site (courtesy also of Papal Bull: Resurrection), and we chat further about You Love to See It and horror movies.

You Love To See It Episode 011: Bringing Up Baby

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0000

It's a short and sweet episode of You Love to See It this week! Steven and Danielle team up to produce a cozy, two-person episode about a "whip-smart" screwball comedy from 1938. Starring Katherine Hepburn and Carey Grant, the film nearly tanked Hepburn's career... but has since become revered as a screwball comedy classic. Hepburn holds all the cards with a sharp mind and a lot of agency, as she courts the stuffy Grant and chases a Connecticut leopard. How does it all hold up? Surprisingly well!

Episode 050: Against All Odds

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:13:00 -0000

Somehow, some way, the gang has made it to 50 full episodes of Fanwidth! We celebrate with a "special guest," but are otherwise pretty low-key (partially thanks to some illnesses spreading through the editorial staff). Despite our flagging energy, though, we manage to put out one heckuva good show! Join us to hear about E3 celebrity appearances and Hollywood advertisements. Would you like to know more? Then just go ahead and download!

Papal Bull: Resurrection 5 - The Taking of the Shoes

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0000

This week on Papal Bull: Resurrection, hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm are joined by none other than Fanbyte Head of media and EIC John Warren! In looking at episode five, they discuss Marilyn Manson vs. Sharon Stone, celebrity Papal visits, and much, much more.

(Bonus) Papal Bull: Resurrection Interview with Javier Cámara

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 20:41:00 -0000

We have a special treat for all The Young/New Pope fans! It's an exclusive interview with Javier Cámara, who portrays Cardinal Bernardo Gutierrez on the show. Hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm (Fanbyte’s own Chief Liturgical Correspondent!) spoke with Cámara about faith, life on the set, art, and love — and, of course — hopes and dreams for a new season.

You Love To See It Episode 010: The Thing (1982)

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:30:00 -0000

You know what we truly love to see around these parts? A good horror movie! And this week merritt, Steven, and Danielle are discussing one of the best. The trio tackles John Carpenter's 1982 creature feature The Thing. It was critically derided at the time, but has since gained a tremendous following as one of the all-time great examples of the genre. What makes it so special, though? Find out our thoughts on this week's episode of You Love to See It!

Episode 049: Thank You Nort

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:24:00 -0000

You know things are off to a good start when we talk about candy bars, 90s sitcoms, and the Microsoft Zune for like 45 straight minutes before we even get to video game chat! That's exactly what happens on this week's episode, as EIC John Warren sits in for Danielle Riendeau for a very special discussion. Have y'all ever heard of a Nut Goodie? Well, you're about to, whether you like it or not.

Papal Bull: Resurrection 4 - Four-Dimensional Vatican Chess

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:01:00 -0000

As our special guest this week, writer Sean T Collins, mentions, some episodes of a show move things forward, and some line things up. This was more of a line-up episode, but it certainly had some highlights, including the appearance of one Marilyn Manson, direct action by nuns, and more papal drama than you can shake a silver hammer at.

You Love To See It Episode 009: The Circle

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:30:00 -0000

It's our very first episode of You Love to See It featuring a TV show this week! Did we check out Watchmen? The Mandalorian? The Witcher? Nope! Niki and guides editor Dillon Skiffington brought the The Circle into our lives this week, for a discussion about Netflix's streaming reality show. Did everyone enjoy it? Also nope! But you can find out why on this week's episode of You Love to See It.

Episode 048: Fish Chicken and Other Chicken

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 03:05:00 -0000

The gang is watching Gargoyles, baby! Oh wait sorry no they're just reading the descriptions of every episode. They're also chatting about Skylanders, Pokemon, Tokyo Mirage Sessions FE, and Danielle's recent dive into Prey: Mooncrash. There is also an earth-shattering sneeze, courtesy of Niki. It's a beefy one, folks! The episode and the sneeze!

Papal Bull: Resurrection 3 - Social Linking With God (w/ Chris Wade & Molly O’Brien)

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 02:01:00 -0000

This week, we welcome Chris Wade and Molly O’Brien of the And Introducing, podcast to the Papal Bull, to talk John Malkovich’s Papality, Catholic backgrounds, Meghan Markle and much more. There’s finally… wait for it… a new pope in this episode!

You Love To See It Episode 008: Knives Out

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:30:00 -0000

The knives may be out, but the hosts are most assuredly in this week! On this episode of You Love to See It, the gang convenes to discuss the 2019 whodunnit Knives Out. The star-studded feature from director Rian Johnson (Looper, The Last Jedi) takes some twists and turns. But it always finds its way back to a heart of gold... even if some of the details along the way don't always make sense. Can our hosts tell a real knife from a prop in this analysis of the hit mystery? Find out on You Love to See It!

Fanbyte's Dynamite Control Spoilercast

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

We've got the whole town lightin' up dynamite with our latest look at a Fanbyte favorite. Control really captured the hearts and minds of most of our editors last year, so we decided to get a few of us together and discuss (i.e. spoil the hell out of) Remedy Entertainment's supernatural action thriller. Be warned! If it still wasn't clear, this bonus episode will contain spoilers for the main plot and some side quests of Control. If you're okay with that, join us on this journey through the Oldest House.

Episode 047: Cruelty Free Witcher Games

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:45:00 -0000

The gang continues to shake things up this week with a very nice appearance from Fanbyte Editor-in-Chief John Warren! The former game developer joins the crew to discuss the dreaded crunch: that period towards the end of any creative endeavor where employers are often forced to work unreasonable hours at the end of a production cycle. We go into the pitfalls of turning this term into a buzzword and how it often blinds us to the bigger picture. Then we wrap things up with game talk and... mascots. Yeah...

Papal Bull: Resurrection 2 - Italian Political Intrigue Hour With Virgil Texas

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:01:00 -0000

Political intrigue and millennial moods abound in this latest episode of Papal Bull: Resurrection. Join your hosts, plus surprise guest Virgil Texas of Chapo Trap House, on another ride through the woolly world of the fictional Vatican. Also there might be a ghost this time. Maybe...?

You Love To See It Episode 007: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Way back in 2016, The Lonely Island fueled mockumentary Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping became a true commercial flop. Even so, the musical comedy received fairly strong reviews and became near and dear to at least one Fanbyte editor. Niki, merritt, and Danielle work together to parse what worked and what didn't in this Andy Samberg vehicle.

Episode 046: Rated M for Meaty

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:11:00 -0000

Danielle, Niki, and Steven try to fill the void left by an empty fourth chair this week with lots of winter talk! There's still not much new in games out, so the gang chooses to go over what we play during the winter months instead. There's also a good deal of "food" discussion. By which we mean Lunchables and things that are kinda Lunchables become a major point of contention.

Papal Bull: Resurrection 1 - Back in the Cassock

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0000

Who's the pope now? That's the question on everyone's minds in The New Pope! Welcome to Papal Bull: Resurrection, a podcast mini-series companion to The New Pope. Join co-hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm as they recap each new episode of the HBO sequel series to the... honestly completely deranged series The Young Pope. It features an out of this world John Malkovich in incredible eyeliner. Get ready for one wild papal bull ride! And be sure to listen to the original Papal Bull to catch up.

You Love to See It Episode 006: Snowpiercer

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:13:00 -0000

You truly do love to see it on this week's episode. Danielle, Merritt, and Steven all gather round the wood-burning stove to talk about Snowpiercer, the 2013 South Korean-Czech co-production directed by Bong Joon-ho (The Host, Parasite). Snowpiercer follows low-class residents aboard the titular, nonstop train as they brave a world ruled by petty fascism and plagued by frozen wastes. It's a stellar post-apocalypse action film perfect for the winter months! Hear all about it on You Love to See It.

Episode 045: Breaking Into 2020

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 01:06:00 -0000

This January is pretty dry of new releases, but that doesn't mean our podcast isn't extra juicy this week. The gang's all here after a long rest and ready to look forward into all the new releases currently scheduled for 2020! Before that, though, we take a slice out of our day for story time. Merritt had some serious apartment-related adventures (and maybe nearly died) while Steven went swimming this week (and maybe nearly died). Listen for all the not-so-gory details on another episode of Fanwidth!

You Love to See It Episode 005: Unedited Footage of a Bear

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Danielle, merritt, and Steven kick off 2020 with another episode of You Love To See It. This week, the gang watched Unedited Footage of a Bear: the surreal horror-comedy from Adult Swim and experimental filmmaker Alan Resnick. The short originally aired the same year as Adult Swim's similar, but much more popular Too Many Cooks. Although it may have been the more interesting and terrifying of the two. Find out why on another exciting episode of You Love To See It!

Fanwidth Interviews: Control's Threshold Kids with Anna Megill

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0000

One of the best parts of Control is its wild and wonderful world. And one of the best parts of that is the Threshold Kids, the deranged and wonderful puppet show that shows up on abandoned VHS tapes around the office. Control's Narrative Lead Anna Megill came on to discuss the origin story of the puppets, their design, and their possible future in the Oldest House.

Fanbyte's Game of the Year 2019 Awards

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:30:00 -0000

Another difficult year in the world was met with another year's worth of great games. Fanbyte's Game of the Year 2019 awards are here to celebrate the ones that challenged us to think about that world, made us laugh, made us cry, or simply filled a void when we needed it most. And there was plenty to fit each of those bills in 2019! Join us as we round up the categories and close out one more year in games.

Fanbyte's Games of the Decade 16-1

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

We're in the home stretch, counting down the final 16 games of Fanbyte's Top 50 Games of the Decade. D you agree with our number one selection? Is your favorite on our list? Listen to the whole crew's breakdown of our top 16!

You Love to See It Episode 004: Krampus

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0000

You better not shout, cry, or otherwise show any dissatisfaction with the holidays this year. Otherwise the Krampus might arbitrarily torture your family for reasons that aren't completely obvious! This week on You Love to See It, Danielle leads merritt and Steven on a journey through a 2015 horror-comedy: Krampus. And while this feature gets the creatures very right, some of the themes aren't entirely clear. But we do our very best to unwrap them on this Christmas-y podcast.

Fanbyte's Games of the Decade 50-17

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0000

We made it, folks. Three grueling podcast days of deliberation have led to this: Fanbyte's Top 50 Games of the Decade. In today's episode, we go through 50-17. Why 17? We're just mysterious. Does your favorite crack the countdown?

Fanbyte's Games of the Decade: Day 3

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0000

The ultimate Games of the Decade list is finally starting to take shape! The Fanbye podcast crew already made some hard decisions about what had to go and what got to say. But what's the order of this thing ultimately going to look like? Find out on the latest episode of our Games of the Decade discussion!

Fanbyte's Games of the Decade: Day 2

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Things are heating up on another explosive episode of the Fanbyte Games of the Decade discussion! The crew may have bitten off more than it can chew, as it attempts to whittle down one enormous list into something manageable. There are fights, tears, bargains, and more. Well... It's mostly just us talking about how much we love games, really. That's fun, too!

Fanbyte's Games of the Decade: Day 1

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:48:00 -0000

Welcome to the first-ever Games of the Decade discussion podcast from Fanbyte! We're here to talk about our very favorite games from between the years 2010 to 2019. And by "talk about," we of course mean "argue incessantly." It's a fun ride between friends, and it's just started now, so strap in and get ready for a full week of staff chat. And here's to a much, much better next 10 years!

You Love to See It Episode 003: Ratatoing

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:28:00 -0000

Welcome back to our latest and... definitely not greatest episode of You Love to See It: the Fanbyte rewatch podcast. This week, merritt, John, and Danielle decided to watch the 45-minute mockbuster called "Ratatoing." It's a complete ripoff of the Pixar film Ratatouille, except with none of the charm or talent! It also looks like a high school junior's Bryce 3D animation. Why did your three co-hosts watch this atrocity? Even they can't give you a great answer. But now at least you don't have to!

Episode 044: The Minions Breeding Pits

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:24:00 -0000

Danielle is out sick this week, leaving Niki, merritt, and Steven to their own devices. Things naturally go off the rails almost immediately as merritt explains the timeline of The Young Pope and the upcoming New Pope. Thankfully, Niki finally beat Control, meaning he can talk about some of its great late-game moments! Then Steven brings out mechs, knives, monsters, and bones. Can a Folgers coffee commercial get the crew back on track? No. No, it cannot, and they talk about fan fic instead.

Fanwidth Interviews: The Outer Worlds Art Director Daniel Alpert

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:07:00 -0000

Danielle interviews Daniel Alpert, Art Director on Obsidian's Fallout-style RPG The Outer Worlds. They talk world design, branding for fake corporations, and the need for every great game to have fancy hats.

Episode 043: This Is Just a Bionicle

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:10:00 -0000

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Fanwidth, the Fanbyte video game podcast. merritt takes over hosting duties these week, and the conversation predictably turns towards Pokemon as a result. That's not all, though! Niki and Danielle have finally given Control a chance and decided they might love it. Steven and merritt then turn things toward movie talk. Steven saw Promare, the anime action film from Studio Trigger, while merritt watched Dolemite is My Name. It's a jam-packed and fun episode this week!

You Love to See It Episode 002: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:42:00 -0000

Just before the one-year anniversary of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, three members of the Fanbyte crew team up to discuss the movie that critics say "rules" and "is tremendous." Put another way, it's the first time Danielle has ever genuinely enjoyed anything Spider-Man related. Niki and Steven have seen the movie a good dozen times before, but they experience it all over again with their fresh-faced co-host in this animated episode of You Love to See It, the Fanbyte movie and TV podcast!

You Love to See It Episode 001: Super Mario Bros. The Movie

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 03:57:00 -0000

Welcome to You Love to See It, a movie and TV rewatch podcast from your friends at Fanbyte! In our very first episode, Danielle, John, merritt, and Steven tackle the 1993 live-action Super Mario Bros. film. It was a critical and commercial flop in its day. How does it hold up now? Does it deserve to be flushed down the pipes like most people say? Or should we trust the fungus and give this bizarrely cyberpunk take on the world's most famous plumbers a second life? Find out on You Love to See It!

Episode 042: Mono-game-ogamy

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:46:00 -0000

As one holiday ends, another quickly approaches. But we don't miss a beat in between! This week Danielle, Steven, merritt, and Niki kick things off by discussing their Thanksgiving vacations (merritt held a sword). We've also got your weekly check-in with Disco Elysium, Outer Wilds, and Pokemon. Although Steven checked out some new games, too: Phoenix Point, from the creator of the original XCOM, for starters. And there sure were a lot of Japanese murder mystery games this year, huh? Let's check 'em out!

Episode 041: Jeff Baseball's Pizza Reckoning

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:14:00 -0000

Even pleasure planet full of mandroid sex bots couldn't keep Fanwidth away this week! We're coming out you live (to tape) with the latest video game podcast goodness. Merritt finally played Disco Elysium! Danielle is deep in the interactive fiction mines! Niki doesn't love the story of Pokemon Sword & Shield! And Steven tried Age of Wonders: Planetfall. Don't fret, though! We talk about a lot of dumb stuff besides games, too. You should know what to expect by now. Get ready for Papa John's Discourse.

Episode 040: Captain Rigor's Slam Squad

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:09:00 -0000

You never know where the conversation will take you on Fanwidth! Well, actually, you can probably guess we'll talk about bad 90s movies and Pokemon. Danielle, merritt, Niki, and Steven go over all that and more in a very video game focused episode of Fanwidth. Besides Pokemon Sword & Shield, they also talk about Death Stranding, Mutazione, and Jedi: Fallen Order. Oh! And Steven finally watched the 2017 reboot of DuckTales. They and Niki spend some time gushing while Danielle and merritt suffer through it!

Episode 039: Son of Maclunkey

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 23:53:00 -0000

It's one jam packed week of discussion on Fanwidth, folks! Merritt, Niki, and Steven are finally here to report on Death Stranding. It sounds like merritt and Niki enjoyed it, at least! Meanwhile, Niki alone enters the land of virtual reality... three years after everyone else. Will he choose to refund his Oculus Quest? And Danielle wraps things up with talk about Mutazione and more of The Outer Worlds. That's not all, though! We've also got word from the trenches of Disney+. Maclunkey! Please enjoy...

Episode 038: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Ditto

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:25:00 -0000

Niki is out this week, so Danielle, merritt, and Steven dive deep on games! Disco Elysium is the topic du jour. Although we also go over The Outer Worlds (now that Danielle has played a lot more) and the games we'd like to hit before the end of 2019. Speaking of, Steven played a lot of games. Like... a lot. We shotgun those quick hits after some brief discussion of the live-action Casper movie. Luigi's Mansion 3 and some Apple Arcade games also get their time in the sun. Thanks for the knowledge!

Episode 037: A Very Boomer Halloween

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:41:00 -0000

It's (almost) Halloween and the gang is celebrating with another extra-long episode of Fanwidth: the Fanbyte podcast! Danielle, merritt, Niki, and Steven kick things off with a "live" viewing of the Death Stranding launch trailer, but things only get spookier from there, as we dig into Halloween themed events and games. Scariest of all, however, is the news that Danielle may have actually eaten the Gatorade cubes in real life... Let's wash that down with some more talk about The Outer Worlds!

Episode 036: Here Comes a New Challenger

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:22:00 -0000

This week, we have ourselves an incredibly special, incredibly long episode featuring a brand-new co-host. It's time for Danielle Riendeau, the new Senior Editor of Fanbyte, to enter the ring! She surprises no one by bringing some fantastic energy and a lot of thoughts on horror into the mix. But merritt and Niki are still as good as ever, too. It's time to talk about skateboarding and games that aren't Destiny. Meanwhile, Steven reviewed The Outer Worlds. What's that all about? Find out on Fanwidth!

Episode 035: Maybe I'll Play Outer Wilds Again

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:55:00 -0000

Steven and Niki get together for a quick episode this week, as merritt deals with some dental issues. Don't worry, though! Steven also has some bad teeth what need drilling. So... Everyone is just super happy. Niki brings our spirits back up, though, as he gushes about Outer Wilds and its recent PS4 release. Maybe it's time to give that game another shot before Game of the Year discussions begin very soon? Maybe! It's impossible to know.

Episode 034: Skins for Your Grenades

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:47:00 -0000

It's another exciting week in video games this week! Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and John Wick Hex are wonderful new releases that have captivated the entire staff. Naturally, we don't start by talking about either game, but go into Call of Duty Mobile instead... Don't worry, though! There is a LOT of Destiny chatter this week as we dig deep on the lore. After that, Steven describes John Wick Hex, the surprising tactics game prequel to the popular movies. Thanks for the knowledge!

Episode 033: The Tremors Cinematic Universe

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:46:00 -0000

The council of Merritt, Niki, and Steven convene this week to talk about the problem all three of them are facing: the Destiny 2 servers are down. At least they were when we recorded this podcast. We ruminate on that, how we feel about the new Shadowkeep expansion, and the Tremors films. No, really. Steven talks about Tremors a lot. There's also some discussion about the upcoming Dune movie and game, so don't let that stop you from enjoying the Fanwidth podcast this week!

Episode 032: Chewy Gatorade

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:08:00 -0000

We get straight to the point on this week's episode of Fanwidth, the Fanbyte podcast. It's time to talk about edible Gatorade... Seriously, though, NBA 2K20 continues to sound like the wildest game of all time. Niki takes Steven and merritt further down that dark and thorny path. Meanwhile, Apple Arcade has some cool stuff and the untitled goose game has crimes. Video games!

Episode 031: Basketball Magic on Planet Moon

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:48:00 -0000

Niki, merritt, and Steven all get together this week to discuss the hottest new releases in games. No, really! It's a jam-packed episode of discussion about Borderlands 3, Control, Daemon X Machina, NBA 2K20, and... Well, the new DuckTales show isn't a game, but it does seem very good. We dip into all this and more (including a breakdown of Dora the Explorer movie)! And stay tuned at the end for a special developer interview, plus one more... special surprise after that. Thanks for the knowledge!

Episode 030a: The Iceborne Cometh

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:01:00 -0000

We're taking another week off as we prepare for cool new stuff in the future and hosts recuperate from illnesses. However, we couldn't let a week go by without at least something to listen to! That's why Steven stopped in to talk about Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne. After that, we take a second to discuss the weird discussion around Borderlands 3 review codes and other news of the week. Thanks for the knowledge!

Episode 030: Lebron James' Unregistered Arsenal

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:22:00 -0000

There is no podcast like a video game podcast, because a video game podcast don't stop... talking about video games. We really mean that this week! Our special co-host, John Warren, is here to talk about Final Fantasy 8 Remastered. Meanwhile, Niki is back from Seattle and did the time warp with Quantum League. Finally, Steven brings word about Catherine: Full Body and Astral Chain. It's a jam packed week for news, too, so strap in and get ready.

Episode 29a: Assuming Direct Control

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 01:25:00 -0000

Steven gives it their all this week with a solid 30-minute "check-in" episode. Niki and merritt are unfortunately on airplanes this today, on their way to Seattle for PAX West 2019. But don't fret! They will actually be back later this week with their own new episodes of Fanwidth from the show. So there should be more in your feed than usual, not less. Keep it locked till then, and enjoy this one-person dive into Control from the makers of Alan Wake and Max Payne.

Episode 029: Enter the Expanded Universe

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 02:13:00 -0000

Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of Fanwidth: the Fanbyte podcast! It's your home for meaningless conversation about video games. This week, we dig especially deep on the expanded Matrix universe and its impact on video games... sorta. This naturally leads to some discussion about Star Wars, before we dip our toes into what we've been playing. Niki has a report from No Man's Sky; merritt and Steven are playing Monster Hunter. Isn't that fun!?

Episode 028a: The Internet is Bad

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:40:00 -0000

We're sorry to say that we don't have a new, real episode this week! Technical issues kept Niki and merritt from joining Steven to discuss Monster Hunter and other things. But we'll be back next Wednesday with plenty to discuss. Until then, thanks for being patient, and we'll see you soon!

Episode 028: EVO-lution

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 01:26:00 -0000

You probably didn't need an excuse to listen to another episode of Fanwidth. We know you already love it! But if you did, here's the rundown. merritt and Steven dig into the latest news out of EVO 2019 (including a new Guilty Gear game) after dealing with some more recent developments. That's right! We actually have legitimate Pokemon news to talk about for once, instead of our usual nonsense. That makes this a news-centric week, even if there's not a lot of news in August. Thanks for the knowledge!

Episode 027: Three Houses, Three Kinds of Writers

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 02:28:00 -0000

The Fanbyte office is abuzz with one big game this week. Fire Emblem: Three Houses has completed dominated Steven, Niki, and especially merritt since Friday. That's why we dig deep on this strategy RPG that looks more and more like a dating sim every time we see it. And don't miss our very serious thoughts about serious topics. This week, we discuss Madden 20 and its amazing new features. Like... the Fearmonger. Give it a listen, why don't you?

Episode 026: Hardtack in the Gummyworks

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:38:00 -0000

It's a beautiful week to talk about video games! Because... there aren't a ton of new video games to play. As such, Steven, merritt, and Niki dig into the world of old-school games and updates for newer ones! Then there's a quick diversion to talk about Frasier (of course) before we get into a surprisingly meaty news segment. Salve that aching body with a full two hours of Fanwidth! It's good for the bones and stomach region.

Episode 025: Bone Tiddies

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:40:00 -0000

Have no fear! The Fanwidth crew is here! We're back to a full house with merritt, Niki, and Steven this week. Naturally, that means we're ready to talk about Destiny 2, Final Fantasy 14, and Apex Legends. Never say we don't know our core competencies! It doesn't end there, though. Dragon Quest Builders 2 finally gets the attention it deserves. Then Niki and Steven dig deep into old Wolfenstein as we prepare for the next installment. Finally, the gang explores their... options in Fire Emblem: Three Houses!

Episode 024: Star Wars Esports

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:30:00 -0000

Steven is back from a harrowing journey to the far flung fields of Canada! They come back with news about a little game called Warframe, and take Niki down memory lane through the game's long rise to success. Meanwhile, both hosts discuss the upcoming Nintendo Switch Lite. Who is this device for, exactly? We'll find out soon enough!

Episode 023: Only the Bad Pokemon, Please

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:23:00 -0000

Niki is unfortunately down with the sickness (i.e. laryngitis) this week. So merritt and Steven are back up to their old tricks with a two-person podcast. Of course, without any positive influences to keep them on track this week, things immediately go off the rails. Listen up, everyone! Because it's time to talk about Lego Dimensions, our "favorite" Pokemon, and other things nobody cares about.

Episode 022: Horny Mario Party

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:19:00 -0000

It's hot, it's humid, and it's the perfect time to stay inside playing games all day! And that's exactly what the Fanwidth hosts have been up to this week. There's a Final Fantasy expansion on the rise. Hades and "auto battlers" have found our attention again, as well. What's not to love? Well, apparently Ted Danson did a bad thing 20-plus years ago, so maybe not THAT. We rise again, however, to discuss some surprisingly excellent Destiny merch. Listen for yourself!

Episode 021: The Thing That Came From E3 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:07:00 -0000

The gang's all here for a double-length episode! Did you miss our usual antics at E3 2019? Well, hopefully this extra large slice of gaming goodness will feed your insatiable hunger for discourse... and knowledge. In all seriousness, we've got plenty to talk about, so strap in! Steven, merritt, and Niki dive deep on all the games they played and saw at E3 2019. Then there's the stuff we've managed to play since we got home. It's a lot, but we know you love it.

Episode 020: E3 2019 Check-In

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:15:00 -0000

Hey folks! It's another short special today, because we're extremely tired. Even so, Steven is here to talk about the video games he saw, talked, and wrote about at E3 2019. Thanks for listening!

Episode 019: E3 Cometh for Us All

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:48:00 -0000

You smell that? That's the odor of E3, baby. It's right around the corner and ready to absorb us all into its sticky, awful, wonderful mass. That's why Steven and Niki are here again this week to get pre-E3 game chat out of their systems. Join them on a journey through space, a different kind of space, and... a third kind of space. Lots of games set in space these days, it turns out!

Episode 018: The Soul Warriors

Wed, 29 May 2019 21:28:00 -0000

We're just days away from E3 (as Niki won't stop reminding us), but that doesn't mean there's no news! Merritt, Steven, and Niki dive deep into the Death Stranding trailer this week. Finally, we can decide which Hideo Kojima character has the best name! Then we talk about some video games that are actually out, before going off about... Digimon. I guess. All this and more on another episode of Fanwidth, the Fanbyte games podcast!

Episode 017: Back From the Rifts

Wed, 22 May 2019 19:55:00 -0000

WE'RE BACK, BABY! The whole crew has finally managed to escape bad internet, killer robots, and Australia to bring you the finest "video game" content money can buy. Except you don't buy it, because this podcast is still free. Can you believe that? Join Niki, merritt, and Steven on a brand-new journey through time and space as they discuss Rifts, strange games that can only exist on airplanes, and the games they've been obsessed with lately. This might just be the finest episode of Fanwidth yet!

Episode 016: Rage Report

Wed, 15 May 2019 22:04:00 -0000

Hey there, hi there, ho there! It's another short episode of Fanwidth this week, as Niki continues his tour of Australia and merritt's internet continues... to be bad. But don't worry! Steven is here to check in, ask what's up, and talk about two very similar video games. That's right! It's time to talk about Rage 2 and Final Fantasy 14. What? They've both got numbers in the titles!

Fanwidth Special: Thanks for the Momedge

Sun, 12 May 2019 19:54:32 -0000

We're doing a special thing this weekend! The staff wanted to experiment with some possible future formats and we're appropriately starting with a one-on-one interview between Editor in Chief of Fanbyte.com, John Warren, and his mother Beverly. John and Bev explore the origins of the latter's obsession with Mystery Science Theater 3000, beating arcade rats at Tekken 2, and the inevitability of Bev someday becoming a Tetris 99 professional. If you enjoy the format, we may do more of it!

Episode 015: Randall's Boo Boos

Wed, 08 May 2019 19:10:00 -0000

There aren't a lot of video games coming out right now, but that doesn't mean there isn't video game news! We just wish it was better. Niki is out on vacation this week. However, merritt and Steven got together for a little bit to discuss the wild and tragic state of games in 2019. Unfortunately, merritt had more technical difficulties this week, as well. So they only get to speak for about 15 minutes. But Steven rounds things out with some hot, condensed news coverage. Enjoy!

Episode 014: Mega Man Needs More Skin

Wed, 01 May 2019 19:47:00 -0000

THE TIME HAS COME! Steven, merritt, and Niki all come together for the first time ever (on a podcast, anyway) to bring you all the news you need to know. Well... Actually, they mostly talk about Star Trek. But there are plenty of diversions into Saturday morning cartoons and hypno fetishism. So don't you worry! It's still the same show you know and love (or at least tolerate). Better strap in.

Episode 013: The Sound of Music

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 02:30:00 -0000

Hey, you. Yes, you! Do you like video games? Well, we've got them in spades this week, believe it or not. Niki and Steven open up with talk about this who "dubstep" thing the kids are raving about, but then they jump straight into chat about Mortal Kombat 11 and Dragon's Dogma. It's a lot to chew on! So enjoy your heaping helping gaming goodness.

Episode 012: Thanks for the Knowledge

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:08:00 -0000

Due to technical issues, we couldn't have merritt on this week. She'll be back next week, though! In the meantime, Steven sat down with Fanbyte social media specialist Niki Grayson for a wonderful discussion about Overwatch, The Division 2, and next generation hardware news. Please join us for this news-heavy episode and all the fun that entails. Then loop back in next time for another dose of completely useless conversation. Enjoy!

Episode 011: We've Got Wrestler Mania

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:41:00 -0000

WrestleMania 35 happened earlier this week and... it was mostly pretty good! Fanbyte Editor-in-Chief John Warren joins Steven and merritt to discuss the finer points of the show. Then we jump into some talk about Hades and Satisfactory -- two great early access games with very different ideas. Fair warning! We had some audio issues this week. And, unfortunately, merritt had to drop out of the call a bit early. That didn't stop us from delivering the sweet, sweet content as always, though.

Episode 010: That Sexy Science

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:49:00 -0000

Steven and merritt don't have a guest this week. Nor have they played many new games (that they haven't already gone over at length. So, instead, the dynamic duo dives deep on a different discussion! Specifically, they want to talk about books. Even more specifically, the pair talks about the strange world of classic sci-fi literature. How will the world embrace the next Dune movie? Were authors from the 1950s hornier than the ones we have today? Learn the answers to these questions and more on Fanwidth!

Episode 009: The One All About Sekiro

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:05:00 -0000

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a helluva game. To explain exactly why, we brought on Fanbyte's resident fixer: Andrew "Ray Donovan" Whitmore. Steven has played a lot more of the game, but Andrew went and spoiled himself by watching a playthrough online. Don't worry, though! We pretty much avoid spoilers this episode. Speaking of which, merritt has been spoiling herself with Destiny 2. It does remind everyone about Reboot (the 90s 3D animated series), though. And that conversation goes some places.

Episode 008: Fanwidth on Bandwidth

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:57:00 -0000

The gang is at GDC this week! Although, sadly, merritt couldn't be with us as a result. So the rest of the crew -- including John Warren, Dillon Skiffington, and Ryan Stevens -- band together to discuss all the games they played in the early days of the show. Plus: Google Stadia talk. Come and join us, won't you?

Episode 007: Did You Own a Gun?

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:50:00 -0000

The Division 2 is out, about, and ready to flout... its really bad politics. Steven and merritt go over this and more with returning guest Sabriel Mastin. And while merritt hasn't played The Division 2, she has been making her way through Destiny 2: Forsaken. Let's talk about orbs! Closing things out, Sabriel and Steven talk about Captain Marvel (for like a second), before just discussing the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. Tune in for all this and more on another exciting episode of Fanwidth!

Episode 006: Devil May Kick High

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:56:00 -0000

Welcome back everyone! We have a guest again this week. Friend of the site and former Compete writer Eric Van Allen joins us to discuss the year in fighting games. Specifically, we dive deep on the backroom politics and public-facing drama that determines EVO. It’s the biggest fighting game tournament of the year, after all. And the absence of Super Smash Bros. Melee this year has some fans in a tizzy. Also on this episode: Devil May Cry 5 talk and the legacy of Philip K. Dick in video games (kinda

Episode 005: What if Game Was Book?

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:06:00 -0000

Oh! Hey there gamers. It's lovely to see you again. Welcome back to your one and only official Fanbyte podcast. No guest this week! But Steven and merritt dive into some big news. The very spooky horror game, Devotion, was released to rave reviews until controversy caused it to be "review bombed" and removed from Steam. Meanwhile, THQ Nordic made just about one of the worst marketing decisions in history. Finally, the hosts have... mixed feelings about Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Episode 004: Moms of Rage

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:12:00 -0000

Hello, lovely listeners. It's your official Fanbyte podcast about fandom, culture, and (usually) video games. This week, Fanbyte Editor-in-Chief John Warren joins us to talk about the games our parents play. Speaking of games, merritt played the surprising Daemon X Machina demo! Meanwhile, John is back at Final Fantasy IX (he's bought seven copies of the game). And Steven laments the rocky of Anthem. It might be one of this month's biggest video game releases, but it just doesn't feel finished yet.

Episode 003: Crank It Up With Apex Legends

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:45:00 -0000

Welcome once again to Fanwidth, the official Fanbyte podcast about fandom and culture around the world. This week, Steven still can't stop playing Apex Legends. Meanwhile, merritt is watching Russian Doll, but... We talk about Crank instead. Oh, and we have Overwatch expert Sabriel Mastin on to talk about, well, Overwatch! But don't worry! We also discuss some anime. On this episode: Overwatch, Apex Legends, Russian Doll, Crank, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5, and Crank 2: High Voltage

Episode 002: Apex Xehanort

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:08:00 -0000

This week Steven, merritt, and Dillon dive deep Apex Legends, Anthem, and Kingdom Hearts 3. It's shaping up to be a big few months here at the start of 2019. Meanwhile, we ask the important questions. How do you make a Nobody name with so many consonants? Where the robots at? And how much longer are we going to wait before overthrowing capitalism?. Discussed on this episode: the Anthem demo, Apex Legends, Kingdom Hearts 3, and Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers.

Episode 001: This Weird Year of 2018

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:05:00 -0000

Video games were weird in 2018. The Fanbyte crew gathers to talk about why, what worked, and what didn't!