Should I Buy It, Though? http://whimsicproductions.com/sib.html Pinecast (https://pinecast.com) en-USWhimsic Productions Whimsic Productions whimsicprod@gmail.com no Should I Buy It, Though? http://whimsicproductions.com/sib.html https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/f9d898a5-5d0e-481c-a639-8de1b5cdec1f/4E38689B-A5FE-4D04-AB6E-3CF911CF06EA.png episodic Copyright 2026 Nerds argue about things they like (and sometimes hate) From Fallout’s Wasteland to the Hazbin Hotel, You’re in Lethal Company All Around https://pinecast.com/guid/03a6bc60-172c-4842-b104-1dcf9ff5c9ec Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:31:41 -0000 01:06:15 Gian, Hannah, and Michael chat about new hit shows Fallout and Hazbin Hotel, horror turned comedy video game Lethal Company, follow ups on X-Men, and some short bonus recommendations!

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]]> no X-Men 97 vs Unmatched vs Mr. & Mrs. Smith https://pinecast.com/guid/14ae7b7e-d282-42cf-80ae-d7e159b0d9e9 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000 00:43:58 Good media all around as we dive into X-Men 97 and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, along with our favorite board game series: Unmatched!

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]]> no Dune vs Avatar (plus a little Nic Cage) https://pinecast.com/guid/e0d681c7-65c2-4b6c-995d-88832289fae9 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0000 01:10:34 The gang comes together to share thoughts (and maybe just a smidge of insider knowledge) on the two hottest new film/TV adaptations: Dune Part 2 and the new live action Avatar: The Last Airbender!

Plus: shoutouts to The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and a fun new ducking board game!

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]]> no Rock and Stone! And Pokémon! And Wake Up, Alan there’s a Lamb! https://pinecast.com/guid/9c89f313-95e0-4aa8-adab-9c78720c76d9 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0000 01:12:51 We get deep on some old-new favorites The gang bring in a host of old-new favorites to chat about. From Deep Rock Galactic to Alan Wake 2 to Cult of the Lamb to Pokemon Scarlet

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]]> no What was “The Curse”? https://pinecast.com/guid/37e781ea-0d0a-4069-841a-68a3d5a5dc43 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000 00:55:45 I curse you. Gian, Nick, and Hannah come together to discuss the artsy cringe-full spectacular from the minds of Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie that is “The Curse”

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]]> no Are Two Spider-Men Twice as Fun? https://pinecast.com/guid/3ad66d9c-23e5-4ddb-bdd8-5bc205c3abd0 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:55:28 -0000 01:23:08 Thwip thwip, it’s Spider-Man 2 time! This week, we dive into Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 to determine if it’s a worthy follow up to the much beloved 2018 game

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]]> no Is Tears of the Kingdom a Perfect Game? https://pinecast.com/guid/94c5be07-422d-4782-b01f-d4ba3e15789c Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:40:13 -0000 01:14:13 Does the latest Zelda game live up to the hype? Does the latest installment in the Legend of Zelda series live up to the hype? And does it earn its $70 price tag? Find out as we review The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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]]> no Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 the best Marvel movie since Endgame? https://pinecast.com/guid/ea185263-90e5-4abe-9091-f34e856d2561 Thu, 11 May 2023 20:53:32 -0000 01:08:19 The Crew check out the end to James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Join the crew as they head to the theatre to check out the much hyped finale to James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy! Does it overcome Marvel fatigue? Do the Guardians meet a fitting end? Should you buy it, though?

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]]> no The Mario Cinematic Universe https://pinecast.com/guid/f173f6fa-0626-4123-8a56-57bb338a7ac7 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:55:58 -0000 00:57:56 Wa-Hoo! Wa-hoo! Join the gang as we chat the long anticipated (dreaded?) Mario movie and the prospects of the possibly upcoming Mario Cinematic Universe

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]]> no Kaleidoscope https://pinecast.com/guid/e5f66c81-b6bf-48b9-b535-002c2f50699b Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0000 00:39:04 Can Kaleidoscope really be watched in any order? Is it worth your time and money to find out?

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]]> no God of War: Ragnarok https://pinecast.com/guid/0cc5ffcc-ca66-4690-8ada-a252e8e85b31 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:03:55 -0000 01:15:35 Dad of Boy is back! The gang is back with one last review for 2022! God of War: Ragnarok is finally here. Will one of the most anticipated games of the last few years live up to the hype? Or was the sequel simply not ready?

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]]> no Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope https://pinecast.com/guid/a03c8b59-5f2b-4ec4-be41-497d93ec59e4 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:45:31 -0000 01:05:07 Sparks of hope, or sparks of NOPE? Will Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope live up to its predecessor?

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]]> no Thor: Love and Thunder https://pinecast.com/guid/b3536ab9-46d8-4984-ae6a-f0897faeb317 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:29:46 -0000 00:39:01 Is this movie worthy of the ticket price? Join Giancarlo Herrera, Hannah Schooner, and Nicholas Palazzo as they discuss the newest Thor movie and the internet controversy surrounding the film. Should you trust the negative reviews? Or brave the cinema with an open mind? Find out on this episode of “Should I Buy it, Though?“

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]]> no The Batman https://pinecast.com/guid/a855396f-883b-4ffd-9a17-5e87ff15d1b1 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:45:43 -0000 01:05:52 We are Vengeance The night has come… We’re back at it with our review of Matt Reeves’s The Batman just in time for its release on HBO! So… is the Battinson worth your time and money? Let’s find out

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]]> no Pokémon Legends Arceus https://pinecast.com/guid/72005af8-bcdc-45ce-9b76-f88295d68fdc Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:57:33 -0000 00:59:41 Gotta review ‘em all We’re back at it with our review of the greatest change to the Pokémon formula yet! Does Pokémon Legends Arceus do enough to draw in new and old players alike, or is this one game you don’t wanna catch?

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]]> no The Book of Boba Fett https://pinecast.com/guid/f0c60d6a-0fe5-4438-ab36-ee911be4ab3f Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:16:04 -0000 00:57:51 AKA The Mandalorian Season 3 Should I Buy It, Though? is back baby! Join Nick, Gian, and Hannah as we review the latest entry in the Star Wars universe: The Mandalorian Season Thre- I mean, The Book of Boba Tea- I mean, Fett (I guess) to see if it's worth your precious screen time

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]]> no Deathloop https://pinecast.com/guid/0018599b-daf1-4bef-856a-284f6c6a65c4 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:28:00 -0000 00:20:38 New Episode! New Episode! New Episode! We’re playing Deathloop! We’re playing Deathloop! We’re playing Deathloop! Listen to the episode! Listen to the episode! Listen to the episode!

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]]> no No More Heroes 3 https://pinecast.com/guid/5dcd7326-4e7f-4239-8ad3-682de83d16e5 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:22:15 It’s Travis Touchdown time!!! This week we review the highly anticipated No More Heroes 3! Does this sequel to the beloved cult classic franchise live up to the hype or does it have to settle for a field goal? Listen to the episode to find out!

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]]> no Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island DLC https://pinecast.com/guid/450bd250-368f-423d-a9fd-624c1eac6c48 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:10:32 -0000 00:30:19 In this week’s episode, Lord Sakai makes his grand return in the Iki Island Expansion of our 2020 game of the year: Ghost Of Tsushima! Is this DLC worth the multitude of price tags attached to it, or does it fall short if expectations? Come find out in this weeks episode of Should I Buy It Though!

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]]> no Nakara: Bladepoint https://pinecast.com/guid/7adc387e-9117-4599-81db-fae3daa8e680 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:38:52 -0000 00:19:12 This week we review Naraka: Bladepoint. That’s right, we decided to play a battle royale because we’re original and cool. Take a listen to our brand new episodes to see how we liked it!

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]]> no The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles https://pinecast.com/guid/6a4b903a-6703-4df1-b630-5eba9f9c5eb4 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:08:43 -0000 00:25:25 OBJECTION!! This week we return to our favorite courtroom comedy series with the brand new Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. Will these games be found guilty of being too much darn fun or will we object to that line of reasoning? Find out on this week’s episode of Should I Buy It Though!

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]]> no NEO: The World Ends With You https://pinecast.com/guid/4fba571e-dcd9-4e09-ae67-22ad1812421d Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:32:01 -0000 00:38:44 This week we are reviewing NEO: The World Ends With You!! Another sequel to a beloved JRPG classic, this game follows protagonist Rindo Kanade as he and his friends navigate an all new Reapers Game in the streets of Shibuya. Does the sequel do enough to live up to its predecessor’s reputation, or does it fall victim to the Should I Buy Reapers? Find out in this week’s episode!

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]]> no Persona 5 Strikers https://pinecast.com/guid/5491e557-ac43-44d7-bcf1-24b9383e8d6b Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:49:46 -0000 00:38:10 This week we are reviewing Persona 5 Strikers! This much anticipated sequel to the best JRPG ever made, flips the script with an all new combat system. Is the grand return of the Phantom Thieves all that’s cracked up to be? Find out in this weeks episode of Should I Buy It Though!

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]]> no Tales of Vesperia https://pinecast.com/guid/f8be0d01-40a1-449a-b0e4-d9f1b5100569 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:32:38 -0000 00:47:01 This week we discuss the beloved JRPG classic: Tales of Vesperia. Join us as we go over the unique combat, beautiful art style, and crazy cast of characters that you can find in this game! Plus, it’s one of TJ’s favorites!

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]]> no Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness https://pinecast.com/guid/717076aa-c7d8-4a08-af36-4ea249733b30 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:34:49 -0000 00:27:31 In this super special episode of Should I Buy It Though, we are reviewing the brand new Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness television series! The absolute stud muffin Leon S. Kennedy might make a great videogame protagonist, but does he make a good TV protagonist? Find this out and more as we let you know if you should or should not watch it though.

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]]> no Sky: Children of Light (w/ Austin Adams) https://pinecast.com/guid/e5d7bcc3-6187-4b92-9de5-24a425b9042e Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:09:07 -0000 00:37:53 This week we are reviewing an indie title made by the same developers of the critically acclaimed game: Journey. Does Sky: Children of the Light live up to the expectations set by its predecessor, or does it come crashing down? Come join us and find out! @mraustinadams makes a guest appearance once again!

And here is the This week we are reviewing an indie title made by the same developers of the critically acclaimed game: Journey. Does Sky: Children of the Light live up to the expectations set by its predecessor, or does it come crashing down? Come join us and find out! @mraustinadams makes a guest appearance once again!

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]]> no Scarlet Nexus (w/ Austin Adams) https://pinecast.com/guid/d2df30f1-3bac-4946-9627-7f1db467f9af Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:47:18 In this week’s episode of Should I Buy It Though, we explore the sci-fi/anime world of Scarlet Nexus! Was the engaging combat and intriguing story enough to keep us playing, or was the power of anime way too strong? Tune in and find out! @mraustinadams joins us again for a three week guest appearance streak!

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]]> no E3 2021 Recap (w/ Austin Adams) https://pinecast.com/guid/de17953e-1a3f-4148-8f6a-477907af5232 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000 01:24:51 This week we have a very special episode as we recap all of the games that were announced at E3 2021! Did E3 live up to the hype or were we left utterly disappointed? @mraustinadams joins us once again to discuss all things video games!

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]]> no Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade (w/ Austin Adams) https://pinecast.com/guid/499b90e4-78ec-46d7-8f5b-29bcba360717 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:23:43 -0000 01:04:49 Join us this week as we check out the remake of one of the most beloved games of all time: Final Fantasy 7 Remake (as well as its brand new Yuffie DLC). Special thanks to @mraustinadams for joining us on today’s episode!

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]]> no Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown https://pinecast.com/guid/15fb70fb-2900-4b5b-9578-175730e0333b Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:52:54 We’re back after a brief hiatus with some Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown!! It’s an episode of reunions as we celebrate this remaster of a fighting game classic, as well as the ultimate return of Nick Benetatos to the show!”

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]]> no Mass Effect (Legendary Edition) https://pinecast.com/guid/b0d772c2-3fea-4e3c-82b0-437560ae77d4 Thu, 20 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000 01:02:39 Let’s dive into the trilogy with Mass Effect! Let’s check out the first of the Mass Effect trilogy as we begin our adventure with the new Legendary Edition!

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Resident Evil 8: Village https://pinecast.com/guid/7cd64e16-601b-4aab-89ef-7d549899c99b Thu, 13 May 2021 17:54:57 -0000 00:36:18 Mommy Miranda is calling Ethan Winters returns in Resident Evil: Village. Join us as we dive into the latest installment.

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Resident Evil 7 https://pinecast.com/guid/f585a373-5e3a-43ff-a490-930f789eb375 Thu, 06 May 2021 18:13:23 -0000 What're you buying? Join us as we uncover mysteries and manage our inventory while struggling to stay alive in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard in anticipation of the release of Village

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]]> no Horizon Zero Dawn https://pinecast.com/guid/55aa6b4c-9370-4275-ba90-87f7ddc7387c Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:54:39 A post playthrough review of the post-post apocalyptic game, four years post release Let us go on a post-post apocalyptic journey as we dive into 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn to see if the game is worth your time now that its free on PSN!

Special thanks to editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Stardew Valley https://pinecast.com/guid/de19b440-f1f5-4880-b698-82c5b878916b Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:00:58 -0000 01:00:22 I NEED MORE IRIDUM INGOTS Join us as we leave the big city AAA game life behind for the relaxing indie farm game life as we review acclaimed indie darling Stardew Valley!

Special thanks to editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no It Takes Two https://pinecast.com/guid/11d54a07-683e-4d54-ad22-3b6d35f7ba86 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:06:22 -0000 00:45:22 The perfect breakup game! Join us as we review the experience of getting a divorce in Hazelight Studio’s It Takes Two!

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]]> no Binding of Isaac https://pinecast.com/guid/633a2f0a-188e-4ab8-89c4-cd5370a0b368 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:06:30 -0000 00:39:15 We’re scared Mom, we’re scared. Let’s find out if Binding of Isaac deserves all the hoopla (and your time and money)

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Monster Hunter Rise https://pinecast.com/guid/21dd079d-fb00-406f-a00a-7c5e6605eb54 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:08:51 -0000 00:50:18 Let's hunt! Come hunt with us as we chase down the various monsters of Monster Hunter Rise to determine if its worth your time and money!

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Octopath Traveler https://pinecast.com/guid/bb5e2bde-9d60-4902-a5b6-54dc3a1af230 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:53:57 Which path shall we take? Buy? Not buy? Let’s find out Let’s venture down the many paths of Octopath Traveler to determine if it’s a road worth traveling.

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Ace Attorney https://pinecast.com/guid/2caa944a-72d1-4a91-9e9b-63b86112b2b0 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:46:40 -0000 00:35:37 Objection! Join us as we investigate whether the Ace Attorney games are guilty of being worth a buy.

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Ratchet & Clank https://pinecast.com/guid/8150fc27-dd7f-4733-8c82-bab66827d012 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:37:59 -0000 00:29:07 Free game baby! Let’s check it out In honor of the game’s free status for the month of March, this week we’re checking out the remake of the original Ratchet & Clank to see if it’s worth the download!

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla

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]]> no Bravely Default 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/40f19999-a443-4f41-b578-24d903e02dc0 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:21:17 -0000 00:36:21 Be brave. This game is very default. Join us as we review Switch exclusive, Bravely Default 2 to see if the game accomplished enough to be worth your time and money.

Special thanks to editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Overcooked 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/16b535dc-093d-44aa-b55b-d694c98074c3 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:07:00 -0000 00:43:28 That’s a spicy game Join us as we chop, simmer, and stew our way through Overcooked 2 to determine if it’s a a Michelin star game or worthy of condemnation.

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Little Nightmares 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/821947f5-5bb1-45c7-b5ac-4b1689b107a2 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:03:52 -0000 00:54:17 A tiny terror Join us as we venture into the dark world of Little Nightmares 2 to see if the puzzle horror game is worth your hard earned coin

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]]> no Devil May Cry 5 https://pinecast.com/guid/47bc4330-05d9-4659-a044-a3b1ad3b41de Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:54:55 -0000 00:52:15 So edge. Much style. Will Devil May Cry 5 make you cry tears of excitement or boredom? Join us on our edgiest journey yet.

Special thanks to editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Spiritfarer https://pinecast.com/guid/0ce45a13-5a9b-44ab-9e63-0b4419a9a0f1 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0000 00:41:33 Is Spiritfarer a journey worth taking? Is Spiritfarer a journey worth taking? Find out as we ride with Stella in this week’s episode!

Special thanks to editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Hitman 3 https://pinecast.com/guid/8905fcf5-fdc0-4c5a-bd2e-664388f2583f Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000 00:46:12 He’s right behind you Join Agents Herrera, Facosta, and 69 as they investigate the latest Hitman game and deliver a swift verdict.

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]]> no Yakuza: Like a Dragon https://pinecast.com/guid/263d0930-48b8-423b-b3ad-0fa111ab1619 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000 00:57:48 Does the newest Yakuza game introduce some fire to the beloved series? Does the latest Yakuza game introduce some fire to the beloved series? Or do the radical new choices snuff out the flames that kept it alive? Let’s find out!

Special thanks to our editor Giovanny Zorrilla!

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]]> no Kentucky Route Zero https://pinecast.com/guid/9e96db25-909c-4133-b676-1085284a558c Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000 01:09:55 Is this long anticipated game a journey worth taking? Is Kentucky Route Zero a journey worth taking? Or does it’s meaning get lost along the way? Join apps as we discuss the long anticipated indie game.

Special thanks to editor Giovanny Zorrilla

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]]> no What We’ve Been Playing https://pinecast.com/guid/21941ca5-fa92-4e97-91ca-01a64446d8c3 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000 00:50:15 Welcome to 2021 Let’s chat about what we’ve been playing and what we want to play as we enter 2021!

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]]> no The Bought It Awards 2020 https://pinecast.com/guid/c70b48c7-58bf-4483-ab30-4eef0e5cf99a Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Join us as we pick our favorite games of 2020 Join us as we discuss our favorite music, art direction, gameplay, narrative, and moments in 2020 gaming before we vote on our game of the year!

Special thanks to editor Giovanny Zorrilla

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]]> no Cyberpunk 2077 https://pinecast.com/guid/012cdb64-bdcc-4214-b778-a2682c819cd7 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000 01:20:00 Does Cyberpunk live up to the hype or is it just for gonks? This week, the group checks out one of the most anticipated releases of like all time to determine whether Cyberpunk 2077 is worth enduring the countless bugs and issues

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]]> no Immortals Fenyx Rising https://pinecast.com/guid/eb1eafdf-5dff-4204-a609-1e6a7207d182 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000 01:07:50 Does Ubisoft’s new game rise above expectations Join us as we soar above the Grecian landscape to determine if Ubisoft’s latest open world game soars above expectations.

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]]> no Jingle Jangle https://pinecast.com/guid/79decf6b-5670-4582-a599-5572234af939 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000 01:07:19 Get in the Christmas spirit and join us for our very first movie review Join us for a different kind of episode this week as we talk about the new Netflix Christmas movie, Jingle Jangle! If you enjoyed this and want to see more movie reviews, let us know!

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]]> no Hollow Knight https://pinecast.com/guid/23ce72cf-d392-4c1a-aa10-1a587c2cac1e Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000 00:56:47 Does this indie darling live up to the hype or leave us feeling hollow? Does metroidvania indie darling Hollow Knight live up to the hype or does the cutesy but difficult platformer leave us feeling hollow?

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]]> no Spider-Man: Miles Morales https://pinecast.com/guid/d3407902-23e0-46b8-b10d-3fe296e317e0 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Is the follow up to 2018’s Spider-Man a REAL Spider-Man game? Join the gang as we discuss whether Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a worthy successor to 2018’s Spider-Man or just a cheap imitation of the masked menace while we wait for the other Spider-Man

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]]> no Kingdom Hearts https://pinecast.com/guid/f1de1cad-eafb-4513-b251-c47901a1d5e2 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0000 01:02:25 Does the game that started it all rule over our hearts in 2020? Does the original Kingdom Hearts hold up well enough to rule over our hearts nearly twenty years later? Let’s find out!

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]]> no Disco Elysium https://pinecast.com/guid/44c4daca-ea6f-4b8e-92d4-28baf8cbc596 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0000 01:08:40 It’s Disco, baby Join us on our trippy, disco trip through detective mystery RPG Disco Elysium as we attempt to solve the biggest mystery of them all: should you buy it, though?

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]]> no Amnesia: Rebirth https://pinecast.com/guid/1b3f5210-42c3-423f-8c7d-2bce6ca2366a Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000 01:04:18 Is the new Amnesia game fit for spoopy season or poppy season? This week we find out if the latest entry in the Amnesia series is a memorable one.

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]]> no Fall Guys https://pinecast.com/guid/9eb9390d-a042-4045-b52c-2d62d799c6bb Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:58:39 Have we fallen in love or should this game be eliminated? This week, we visit Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout to determine if the goofy game show battle royale is worth the fall

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]]> no Hades (w/ Tau Zaman) https://pinecast.com/guid/f468e55e-7348-4e0e-8278-50f16f48cc04 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000 01:08:10 Come to Hell with us to check out Hades by Supergiant Games! Join us this week as we go to Hell and back again. And again. And again. And again as we check out Hades by Supergiant Games!

Special thanks to Tau Zaman for joining us this week! Check out their podcast, Caravan at https://www.whisperforge.org/caravan

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]]> no Star Wars Squadrons (w/ Brian Warner) https://pinecast.com/guid/24574916-46b2-46c9-82c0-cde4156df144 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:50:57 Don’t get cocky, kid Join the gang in high speed aerial pursuit of the answer to the question: Should you buy Star Wars Squadrons?

Special thanks to Brian Warner (@Brian__Warner) for joining us this week!

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]]> no Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time https://pinecast.com/guid/2fbdfbe5-fcb9-494c-96ce-8f95e5f068b8 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:42:32 WOOOOOAAAAAH Bounce, slide, and quantum phase with the gang through the newest installment in the Crash Bandicoot saga to determine whether Crash Bandicoot 4 came out just in time or a bit too late.

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]]> no Mafia https://pinecast.com/guid/acafb2d9-adb8-44e7-b6ae-f8cea24cd883 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:49:32 Is the Mafia remake an offer we can't refuse? This week, we hop back to the 1930's to see if the remake of 2002's Mafia is a gaming offer we can't refuse.

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]]> no Spelunky 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/15dca7c2-7378-40d0-a66d-627067f2f9d8 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:33:08 Let’s explore the cavernous depths of Spelunky 2 to see if it’s a should buy In this episode, the gang goes spelunking into the cavernous depths of the moon to determine whether the anticipated sequel to Spelunky is worth your time, money, and your many inevitable deaths.

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]]> no Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 (w/ Kish) https://pinecast.com/guid/3b82a125-deb5-4eba-824a-a04d60943345 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:39:38 Gear up y’all, we’re going skating! Gear up with the gang as we hit the skate park with Mr. Hawk himself in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2! Does the remake live up to the nostalgia heavy hype?

Special thanks to Kish for joining us in this episode! Check him out on Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram: @BigBlackCivic

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]]> no Avengers https://pinecast.com/guid/5b2fc06a-299e-4929-aa5f-ea1f67843aa4 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:55:34 Is Marvel's Avengers worth assembling some friends for or should you go for the head? This week, the group assembles to take on Marvel's Avengers and determine whether the new superhero RPG is marvelous enough to wow them and overpower the overwhelming controversy surrounding its monetization strategies. (Oh and Happy Birthday to Nicholas Palazzo!)

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]]> no Parkasaurus https://pinecast.com/guid/f461ee04-5fc5-4a6d-b367-fdb4fd7af50e Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:41:39 Is Parkasaurus worth sparing no expense for? In this episode, the gang build the dinosaur parks of their dreams in Washbear’s Parkasaurus to discover if the colorful park sim is worth sparing no expense or if it is a chaos theory cautionary tale.

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]]> no Windbound https://pinecast.com/guid/b1b5c010-0d95-45b5-a08a-6ee558355878 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000 00:43:15 Does Windbound conquer the seven seas or lose the wind in its sails? In this episode, the group build their best canoes and sail into the turbulent seas of Windbound to see if the new exploration/survival game is worth braving the stormy seas for.

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]]> no Control (w/ Gio Volpe) https://pinecast.com/guid/a10ecdba-d161-47be-b926-05acdef5d673 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 00:55:04 Special guest Gio Volpe joins us to help Control our feelings over 2019's surprise hit This week, the group strap on their HRAs and delve into the world of Control to see if the game is still worth buying as the second expansion approaches (despite recent controversial business practices).

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]]> no Until Dawn https://pinecast.com/guid/8eb79299-8a2d-470f-a0e3-c2ce0162120a Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:05:19 Is 2015’s Until Dawn worth the lost sleep? Or should you be in bed before dusk? This week, the group pack up their bags to go make bad decisions in a haunted ski lodge in 2015’s Until Dawn!

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]]> no Undertale https://pinecast.com/guid/2f99c3b7-ba4c-410d-812a-9573f06dc113 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:02:54 Are you gonna have a bad time with indie hit Undertale? This week, the group goes underground to play the beloved indie hit, Undertale. Is Toby Fox's lauded game a joy to play? Or are you gonna have a bad time?

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]]> no Destroy All Humans! https://pinecast.com/guid/8f409ce8-08a6-4d9b-bb2a-22555ce49ab2 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 00:38:22 Is 2020's DAH remake worthy or retaking global dominance? Or should it have stayed in the past? This week, the group probes at the 2020 remake of 2005's Destroy All Humans! to assess whether Crypto and Pox are poised to conquer the gaming landscape of the present, or whether they should have stayed in the past.

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]]> no Outer Wilds https://pinecast.com/guid/9e03daa9-b456-4436-9bfb-52899a197bd6 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:03:26 This week we explore Outer Wilds in search of an answer to the mystery: Should I Buy It, Though? This week we explore the furthest reaches of the acclaimed game Outer Wilds in search of an answer to the solar system's greatest mystery: Should I Buy It, Though?

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Noclip Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbY0mBXKKT0

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]]> no Paper Mario: Origami King https://pinecast.com/guid/6e6eb418-caa5-4a7e-80f9-ee754326dca7 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 00:56:15 Does Paper Mario stand up to the hype or does it fold under pressure? In this episode, the group investigates the papery landscapes of Paper Mario: Origami King to see if the long anticipated new entry lives up to the hype or folds under pressure

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]]> no Ghost of Tsushima https://pinecast.com/guid/4b28a192-c567-40db-9b2e-7fc87cd749c3 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:06:43 Is Ghost of Tsushima a striking hit or does it go undetected? This week the group reviews Suckerpunch's latest Playstation exclusive: Ghost of Tsushima. Find out if Sony's foray into feudal Japan is a hit or a flop.

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]]> no Morrowind https://pinecast.com/guid/e0ff80c1-8c4c-4c28-9f98-e78363b641f2 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:18:27 Does the third Elder Scrolls game live up to the legend? In this week’s donor sponsored episode, we determine if the third installment in the Elder Scrolls franchise lives up to the legend. Special thanks to Alejandro Alarcon for sponsoring the episode

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]]> no Iron Man VR https://pinecast.com/guid/3c7b2987-48e1-46bd-ae00-8d22e8292ad0 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 00:49:42 Do we love Marvel's latest VR game 3000? Or is it a rotten Mandarin? Join us as we soar through the virtual skies decked out in nano technology to determine if Marvel's first foray into the VR space soars above the clouds or freezes up and comes crashing down.

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]]> no BioShock Infinite https://pinecast.com/guid/22f75a93-64f7-426d-8402-48adcd39b28f Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:24:52 The BioShock journey comes to a close with the final game and a ranking of all our favorite BioShock experiences This week, our BioShock journey comes to a close as we turn our eyes to the heavens and explore Columbia in BioShock Infinite, the most distinctive entry in the series to date. Be sure to stick around until the end to hear our rankings of all our favorite BioShock experiences.

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]]> no BioShock 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/b6e9f5d3-e0fc-4a0d-867f-48e0b6c55d29 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:18:15 Join the drill daddies as we dive into Rapture yet again and make another new discovery This week, we dive into rapture yet again for our second BioShock week episode. Become a drill daddy in the world of BioShock 2 and find out how we feel about the most controversial entry in the franchise. Plus: one more groundbreaking discovery!

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]]> no BioShock https://pinecast.com/guid/351e4c67-a7d6-4067-a3e4-a2e9dd78f5e5 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:38:27 Dive into rapture with us as Dr. Benetatos makes new discoveries in 2007's BioShock This week, we dive into rapture to explore 2007's classic, BioShock. Join the group as they discuss how the game holds up 13 years later and resident expert Dr. Nick Benetatos provides a history lesson and unveils an undocumented discovery

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]]> no The Last of Us Part 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/47939186-311a-4de5-aae9-639342947061 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:10:42 Our spoiler free review of The Last of Us Part 2 This week, the group reviews the much anticipated sequel: The Last of Us Part 2 (completely spoiler-free) to help you decipher the controversy surrounding the game's reviews.

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]]> no SPOILER TALK: The Last of Us Part 2 https://pinecast.com/guid/1ac7b343-066a-485d-9aa8-029e1d2f18b9 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 00:50:14 Our full spoiler discussion on why we voted how we did on The Last of Us Part 2 Join us for our bonus SPOILER DISCUSSION on The Last of Us Part 2 as we discuss what we like (and don't) and why we voted how we did in our full spoiler-free review episode.

CONTENT WARNING: We discuss how the game dead names a character at one point. The name is only said once on the show but please be aware of that coming in.

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]]> no bonus The Last of Us https://pinecast.com/guid/32db127f-365c-44cd-8231-2662d5d4a8ad Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:20:37 The group debates whether you should buy 2013's The Last of Us in 2020 preceding the launch of Part II This week, the group revisits 2013's The Last of Us in anticipation of the 2020 sequel to decide whether revisiting the classic is worth your time and money.

The "alternate" ending discussed in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8XN7eoZr0Y

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]]> no Get to Know Us https://pinecast.com/guid/65f21007-3800-43d0-b4f7-428b2e5a1bb0 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:26:50 -0000 00:57:17 Get to know the cast and the show's structure In this introductory episode, you can meet the cast of the show (Giancarlo Herrera, Amanda Fernandez-Acosta, Terrence Berry, Nicholas Benetatos, and Nicholas Palazzo) as they discuss their gaming histories and preferences.

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