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[download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Keeper (5:00) Lumines Arise (22:00) Hades 2 (38:50) Ghost of Yotei (51:40) Dispatch (1:02:00) Ball x Pit (1:21:35) 4Player Minute (1:33:40) and more... Link Dump: PSA: Starting Effective Immediately, our live recording night is switched to Thursdays at 8:00pm (CST). Follow the 4Player 2025 Fantasy Critic St…
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We take a quick detour this week to focus entirely on the current status of our Fantasy Critic leagues! With only 2 months left in the year, there is a lot of reflect on and speculate about for both our staff league and our various community leagues! So buckle up for some extreme nerd talk. [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Halloween Banter…
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4Player Podcast #853 - The Murder Ballet Show (Dying Light: The Beast, Ninja Gaiden 4, Once Upon a Katamari, and More!)
[download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Banter - Horror Movies & Spooky Season Stuff (2:00) Impressions - Ninja Gaiden 4 (23:00) Impressions - Dying Light: The Beast (43:20) Impressions - Once Upon a Katamari (1:08:00) Impressions - Slots & Daggers (1:24:25) 4Player Minute (1:34:50) and more... Link Dump: PSA: Starting Effective Immediately, our …
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[download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Banter - Horror Movies & Spooky Season Stuff (1:15) Impressions - Forestrike (18:50) Impressions - Silent Hill f | New Game + (32:45) Impressions - Hades II (57:35) 4Player Minute (1:16:18) and more... Link Dump: PSA: Starting NEXT WEEK, our live recording night is switching to Thursdays at 8:00pm (CST). We…
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4Player Podcast #851 - The Pumpkin Nights Show (Ghost of Yotei, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Consume Me, and More!)
Spooky season has arrived! Before we delve into the absolute chaos of October 2025 in the world of video games, we indulge our desire to talk horror films and getting into the Halloween spirit! After that, Brad dives deep on yet another "definitive" version of his favorite game of all time: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Chris Davis…
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4Player Podcast #850 - The Hot Spring Show (Silent Hill f, Hades II, Hollow Knight Silksong, and More!)
Chris Davis turned 40 but enough about that... October 2025 is poised to be one of the most beautifully chaotic months of gaming that we've seen in a long time. We recorded late this week but it gave us more time to delve into Silent Hill f, another impressive (original) entry in Silent Hill's ongoing comeback tour. Brad also siezes the opportunity…
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4Player Podcast #849 - Speed on Feet (Hollow Knight Silksong, Hideo Kojima Project Updates, Silent Hill f Reviews, and More!)
We dig deeper into Hollow Knight Silksong this week and take the time to debate some of the nitty-gritty design choices that make the experience divisive but brilliant. Chris Davis delivers some final thoughts on his extended playthroughs of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and we briefly discuss the fun we had together last week streaming Peak!…
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4Player Podcast #848 - The Hot-for-Hornet Show (Hollow Knight Silksong, Nintendo Direct Recap, New Release Dates Revealed, and More!)
What is there to say? Hollow Knight Silksong is out and we have played a bunch of it. In fact, the game is so good that it brought Ed out of hiding and onto the podcast for the first time since our 2025 Fantasy Critic Draft! After slobbing all over Silksong, we take some time to recap this week's big Nintendo Direct and the abundance of announcemen…
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4Player Podcast #847 - The Juice Box Show (Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, No Man's Sky: Voyagers, and More!)v
As the clock ticks down toward the looming release of Hollow Knight Silksong, we say goodbye to a bygone era. Strangely enough, that era ends with us revisiting three established franchises with vastly different approaches to modernization. Nick and Chris Davis talk about the impressive - but slightly unambitious - remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: S…
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4Player Podcast #846 - The Derek Show (Sword of the Sea, Heartworm, Deadlock, Lumines Arise Demo, and More!)
This is not a drill. Hollow Knight Silksong not only has a release date... It's NEXT WEEK! As exciting as that is, we have to deal with the here and now. Brad tries his best to talk about Sword of the Sea without mentioning Journey but fails miserably. Nick delves into Heartworm, a 2025 indie horror game that harkens back to the days of PS1-era sur…
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4Player Podcast #845 - A Diddy when You're Tootin (Gamecom Opening Night Live 2025 Recap, Hollow Knight Silksong Updates, Fumes, and More!)
Gamescom 2025 kicked off this week in Germany so we devoted most of this episode to recapping the news and announcements coming out of the Opening Night Live ceremony! This includes updates for highly anticipated games like Routine, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Resident Evil Requiem, and more! Believe it or not, there is also big news to report rega…
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4Player Podcast #844 - The Assault Class Show (Battlefield 6 Beta, Ooo, Octopath Traveler 2, and More!)
Nick is making random gaming decisions again but it gives us a chance to revisit Octopath Traveler II; An RPG that didn't get a ton of coverage from us when it first released. Before the onslaught of AAA releases hits, Brad keeps the flow of indie darlings flowing. This week, he talks about Ooo and Is this Seat Taken; both of which are worth your a…
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4Player Podcast #843 - The No Manual Show (Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and More!)
We're coming in hot this week! You may not know this but 2025 is the year of the ninja! Brad brings his thoughts on two new 2D entries in classic ninja franchises: Ninja Gaiden Ragebound and the demo for the upcoming Shinobi: Art of Vengeance! Nick digs a little deeper into Donkey Kong Bananza which might go down as the best "baby-game" ever made. …
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4Player Podcast #842 - The Smooth Body Show (Donkey Kong Bananza, Luto, Promise Mascot Agency, and More!)
This week brings MORE Superman chit-chat now that our resident comic-book expert has seen the film! Brad talks about Promise Mascot Agency which feels like a bizarre mini-game ripped straight out of Yakuza. Of course, we also dig into Donkey Kong Bananza; The Nintendo Switch 2's first "killer app!" Nick also delivers early impressions of Luto which…
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4Player Podcast #841 - The Dreaded Bottom-Line Show (Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, The Wonderful 101, Xbox Layoffs / Cancellations, and More!)
It's a week of highs and lows! Unfortunately, Xbox was hit with another wave of layoffs and high-profile cancellations including the likes of Perfect Dark and Everwild. It's not all bad news bears though. We cover the new Superman movie, revisit The Wonderful 101, and delve deeper into the insane and wonderful world of Death Stranding 2: On the Bea…
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4Player Podcast #840 - The Green Sheep Show (Blue Prince, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Chronicles of the Wolf, and More!)
Before diving into the depths of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, we take a detour to return to Blue Prince now that Nick has given himself to the game. Brad talks about the new Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update and highlights Chronicles of the Wolf; a well made homage to classic Castlevania. Chris Davis surprises the group with a game off his exte…
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4Player Podcast #839 - Our Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2025 (18 Upcoming Games to Keep an Eye On in the Back Half of 2025)
We're basically half way through 2025 so we brought back the Top 3 podcast this week to talk about the games that have our attention in the 2nd half of the year. We each run through our personal Top 3 most anticipated games in the first half and then we do a bonus round in the back half that focuses on our more unexpected choices. All-in-all, this …
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4Player Podcast #838 - The Melon Head Show (Dune: Awakening, Mario Kart World, Summer Game Fest Recap, and More!)
A lot has transpired in the world of gaming since our last recording. Summer Game Fest brought us a bundle of exciting announcements - including Resident Evil Requiem - and the Nintendo Switch 2 officially launched! We give some initial thoughts on the new hardware and Mario Kart World and do a quick recap of the SGF highlights. On top of that, Kri…
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4Player Podcast #837 - Gamer Hanukkah Returns (Summer Game Fest Predictions, Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo, Deliver at all Costs, and More!)
With E3 a thing of the past, Brad officially dubs early June as "Gamer Hanukkah" (more commonly known as Summer Game Fest) - A week (or more) long celebration of the gaming industry that comes with a boat load of big gaming announcements and reveals! We devote the entire first segment to talking about our expectations and dreams for the event, incl…
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4Player Podcast #836 - The Illness Incubation Show (Monster Train 2, Labyrinth of the Demon King, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and More!)
Brad's home has been invaded by Covid once again but not even that can stop Brad from digging into the hotly anticipated new deck-builder, Monster Train 2! Nick shovels more "Nick-slop" in the form of lo-fi indie horror game, Labyrinth of the Demon King and Chris Davis delves deeper into DOOM: The Dark Ages! We also talk Mission Impossible and try …
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Studio Ghibli & Level-5's charming JRPG has finally arrived states-side, and Nolan & Jeff sat down to discuss their initial impressions of the game. Yup, it's another Audible Impression! Audible Impression: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch [Download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_NiNoKuni.mp3[/podcast] Video Version…
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DmC has finally arrived! It has survived the harsh onslaught of skeptics and has turned out to be a surprise hit among critics! Jeff and Nick spend some time discussing their initial thoughts on the game thus far. DmC Devil May Cry - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_DmC.mp3[/podcast] Video Version…
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Jeff talks with Nick about their initial experiences with Ubisoft's latest gem, Far Cry 3. Lions, Tigers, and Komodo Dragons, OH MY! Far Cry 3 - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_farcry3.mp3[/podcast]By 4Player Network
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Jeffrey, Bob, and Chris Davis chime in on the long awaited release of Hitman Absolution, a game that has inspired some rather negative backlash from this site as a whole. Tune in to find out what they thought and find out what the game has to offer. Enjoy! Hitman Absolution - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_Hitman_…
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Dishonored, the new stealth-action game from Arkane and Bethesda has certainly been one of the highlights of 2012. Jeff and Nick take this opportunity to have a detailed discussion of Dishonored while focusing more on a few of the games shortcomings. If you have not yet finished the game, avoid the ending because we close out the podcast with a lit…
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Arriving with the Summer of Arcade 2012 line up, Dust An Elysian Tail is a member of a genre that's seeing a declining membership these days: 2D metroidvanias. With that said, Nolan and Nick take a look at this beautifully animated title for this week's Audible Impressions. Dust: An Elysian Tail - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podca…
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What was once known as True Crime: Hong Kong has now been re-branded and launched under the name "Sleeping Dogs." After being shuttered and thrown in the trash by Activision, Square-Enix was able to polish the experience and produce a much more appealing marketing campaign. Was the game worth the effort? To our surprise, I think the answer might be…
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In 2010, THQ released Metro 2033, an atmospheric shooter that has since cultivated a cult following and inspired a high profile sequel that is set for release sometime in 2013. Jeffrey and Bob sit down to discuss the game and close out with commentary on the upcoming sequel, Metro: Last Light. Metro 2033 - [download]…
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Tim, Carlos, and Jeffrey sit down and talk about how "surprising" Spec-Ops: The Line was as a game, and close-out in Spoiler-ific fashion. [SPOILER WARNING: 20:17 on] Spec-Ops: The Line - [download]By 4Player Network
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Brad, Tim and Ben discuss Xenoblade Chronicles, a Japanese RPG developed by Monolith Soft. They also take some diversions into RPGs at large, game reviews, and touch on other games. Xenoblade Chronicles - Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Xenoblade-Chronicles-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]…
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After weeks of planning and struggling to finish the concluding chapter of the Mass Effect trilogy, the crew come together to talk about the things they loved and things they hated about Bioware's supposed "finale." This is a full on spoilercast so if you have not yet finished Mass Effect 3, I would recommend waiting until after the credits have ro…
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Nick and Brad reflect upon their experiences with "I Am Alive", a downloadable adventure/platformer from Ubisoft Shanghai. They discuss the game's troubled history, its similarity to survival horror, and the mechanics that make this one of the most memorable games of 2012 so far. There are some minor spoilers near the end of the show (See spoiler w…
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Nick and Bob reflect on their experiences with Silent Hill Downpour, the latest western-developed entry in the cult-franchise. They discuss the reasons why they feel the game is deserving of praise as well as the reasons that the game is not quite as noteworthy as it could be. Is the combat finally improved? Is it spooky? Does it feel like a Silent…
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Tim and David discuss the high points and low points for the multiplayer iteration in the Resident Evil franchise. Is there any reason to play this game? Are there any redeeming qualities? How about the RE Lore? It's all for you here. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/A…
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With day one impressions, Joseph and David sit down to talk about their feelings about the new 2D shooter from Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture. It's definitely a departure from normal shooters but does it do enough to make it worth your while? And what's this talk about a story? Sine Mora: Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpo…
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