Best FNGC Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Game of the Year 2024 2:45:57

3M ago2:45:57

2:45:57

It's that time again and we're ready to bring the heat! It's the end of the year and Will has returned to join me in judging our Game of the Year 2024! So this year has been incredible, but we're switching up our formula for delivery. We're not only heralding what we think were our favorites of 2024 - we're giving plenty of other games their just d…

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FNGC Reviews: Metaphor Refantazio (ft. Dave Jackson & Sam Heaney) 3:05:01

3M ago3:05:01

3:05:01

One of the biggest JRPGs of 2024 deserves one of the biggest FNGC episodes of Season 3 and we are here to deliver! This week I'm joined by Same Heaney (of No Limits!) and Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Metaphor Refantazio. A fascinating title that expects much of the player and provides even more in ret…

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FNGC Reviews: Dragon Age The Veilguard (ft. Claineyys) 2:44:58

4M ago2:44:58

2:44:58

We're back folks!!! Coming back on this outstanding Friday to review one of the hotly anticipated WRPGs of 2024, Dragon Age: The Veilguard!! This week Nick is joined by Courtney to discuss the ups and downs of this infamous title. This game got a lot of flack in various internet pockets of "those who shall not be named" but Courtney did a great job…

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FNGC Reviews: Star Wars Outlaws (ft. Nate & Jono of The Elder Trolls) 2:13:48

5M ago2:13:48

2:13:48

This week, Nate & Jono return to the podcast to join us to review Star Wars Outlaws! The latest title from Ubisoft and an open world "Scoundrel Simulator" has all kinds of interesting things that the boys need to help us break down for everybody. Walk into the cantina with us to fully take in this hive of scum and villainy >:) Please follow The Eld…

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FNGC Reviews: Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero (ft. Jared of Play Along Podcast) 1:28:15

5M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

“On the path of Budo one does not strive for victory over an opponent... one strives to avoid defeat by one's own self.” - Akira Toriyama This week we are joined by Jared from Play Along Pod to charge up our ki and review this incredible entry into the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise! Dragon Ball is Super (heh) important to all three of us and is a sig…

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Spooktober 2024 1:24:02

6M ago1:24:02

1:24:02

The boys have never been more back in the spookiest month of the year. We're coming at you with our perennial topic of covering some of the scariest games that we've loved either from this year or in the past. Whether it's running from the incredibly large castle mommy or learning about how time loops in Nowhere, we have you covered for this year. …

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FNGC Reviews: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 1:12:14

7M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

For Glory & Honor, Nick and Will review Space Marine 2!! This week we have 40k on the docket to round out this action-packed fall season. In this episode Will and I both go in-depth on what makes this game sing on a technical level and how it offers a brilliant presentation worthy of being a hallmark entry into next gen consoles. From battling Tyrr…

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FNGC Reviews: Astro Bot (ft. Jacob McCourt) 1:17:29

7M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

I AM ASTRO BOT!!! What's up everybody!!! Starting off our content for October we're coming in strong. Will, Jacob and I all platinumed Astro Bot and decided we had to join our forces together to give in a comprehensive review. From the platforming, level design, boss design and pure nostalgia baked in we're covering everything here! Please follow J…

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FNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (ft. Kolby Moyer) 2:30:11

7M ago2:30:11

2:30:11

The review of 2024 is finally upon us. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH IS HERE!! Want to say thanks to all our fans and listeners for being so patient for this release it means the world to us. This week I'm joined by Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up Podcast and #1 Sephiroth stan to discuss this incredible title. This week we're digging into narrative s…

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Did Ya Hate It? Rune Factory 4 Review 28:37

8M ago28:37

28:37

Hi Everybody! Surprise FNGC Drop for your Wednesday listening pleasure (remember every day can be a Friday if you Believe hard enough). This has been exclusive on Patreon for quite some time since April so on the cusp of posting our Asura's Wrath review over there, and in light of scheduling issues over here, now is the perfect time to let the worl…

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Revenge of the Retro: Gen V Gaming Part 2 (Directors Cut) (ft. Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover) 1:50:19

9M ago1:50:19

1:50:19

So you thought we were done talking about this era of retro gaming last time huh? WELL GUESS WHAT WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!! This time around we have an outstanding guest, Chris Coplien, from Retro Hangover Podcast jumping on board with us to discuss his favorite aspects of one of the most iconic console generations - Gen 5 (so iconic it even deserves …

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FNGC Reviews: Fire Emblem Fates (ft. Jala Prendes) 2:53:59

9M ago2:53:59

2:53:59

This week Nick is joined by Jala - of Jala-chan's Place Podcast - to review what is arguably the most infamous title in the FE franchise: Fire Emblem Fates! This 2016 TTRPG is a fascinating game to dig into and I'm frankly astonished that it exists to this day. From the updated mechanics, the deceptively good(?) map systems to even the mind-bogglin…

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Can we already call GOTY 2024?! 2:22:37

9M ago2:22:37

2:22:37

Hey folks! It's the mid-year check-in time for the Friday Night Gamecast. Last year on the fortuitous day of August 3, 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 released and people were immediately clamoring on social media that it was the game of the year, and it wasn't even close! I wanted to get together with William and see - is there a game out there that already…

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FNGC Reviews: Tales of Kenzera: Zau (ft. CGDannyB) 1:26:26

10M ago1:26:26

1:26:26

It's time to talk about the incredible indie Metroidvania of 2024, Tales of Kenzera: Zau! Does this title have too many colons in it? Who tf knows?! This time around we're joined by ANOTHER brand new cast member to the show, CGDannyB to discuss what makes this title unique and important to the gaming landscape. Make sure you tune in this week so, y…

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FNGC Reviews: Dragon's Dogma 2 (ft. Matt Storm aka Stormageddon) 2:51:15

10M ago2:51:15

2:51:15

We're jumping back into the review season for the pod, we have a few lined up to be coming at you full force here pretty soon. We're joined this week by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon to discuss and do a full-blown analysis of Dragon's Dogma 2! This action RPG is pretty cool and quite polarizing for any who play it. We had great discussions surroundin…

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Summer Showcase Smackdown (ft. Nave of Gaming Together) 2:12:12

11M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

What's up everybody!!! We are cooking this weekend. While you might think we're grilling in the backyard, nah Will and I are behind the mics and the keyboards making absolute magic happen. This week we're joined by Nave to do a roundup on the big 3 summer showcases (PS State of Play, SGF & the incomparable Xbox Summer Showcase)! This week is a litt…

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Worst Day 1 Purchases - Fedora Kid vs. Fashion Survivor 1:25:16

11M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

This week we are taking a quick break from reviewing games to not only duke it out amongst ourselves but also enrage our entire fanbase! This episode, we take the opportunity to catch up and dive into the worst games both of us bought day one. We want to hear from you all, were we right on the money with the worst games we got at launch or should w…

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FNGC Reviews: Helldivers 2 (ft. Eric Gess of The Unlockables) 1:36:32

12M ago1:36:32

1:36:32

After an extended break for us, the weekend is finally returned which means you get to enjoy our incredible review of Helldivers II! Helldivers II is the game that ignited social media for the beginning of 2024 and has maintained its prevalence in the gaming space this year. We're joined by our friend and patron, Eric Gess, returning to the show to…

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Will we Love or Hate GTA6? All Aboard the Hype Train! 1:03:35

1y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

This week Will and I are discussing what OUR hopes and dreams would be for Grand Theft Auto 6. In our Game Update discussion this week we're continuing our conversation on Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and we start talking about everyone's new brainrot obsession: Stellar Blade! Make sure not to miss this one, lot's of different takes …

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Ep. 51 - Dead Space Remake Review (Will's Version) Final Chapter Prologue ReMIX (ver.1.22474487139) 1:42:49

1y ago1:42:49

1:42:49

I got Will back on to Remake the FNGC Review of the Dead Space Remake (Neil Druckmann is punching the air somewhere this very moment)! We have a ton of fun on this episode and take this opportunity to get deeply into the mechanical weeds of this game to break down what makes it so special and effective as a survival horror game. Plus we get the cha…

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Ep. 50 - PAX East 24 Roundup & Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions! 1:36:22

1y ago1:36:22

1:36:22

It's the return of the FNGC squad and the boys are back and better than ever! For the debut of Season 3 we're jumping in hot to give our breaking Dragon's Dogma 2 impressions and a full blown review of our experience at Pax East 2024. Helldivers II and Persona 3 hot takes included jump in and don't miss out! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (04:27) - Wh…

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Did Ya Hate It? Half-Life 2 Review 1:07:22

1+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

What's up everybody! Long time no podcast :) This episode is going to be very similar to the last one that we put out where Will covered Mario Odyssey! Its straight to the point in covering all things around Half-Life 2. The elements that I (Nick) enjoyed, my critiques and whether it held up for me in 2023. We're also going to provide a beat-by-bea…

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Ep. 49 - Game of the Year 2023 1:31:58

1+ y ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Happy early Friday everybody! The Season 2 finale of FNGC is here for your listening pleasure. This was an incredibly fun episode to just have Will and myself in the booth and it's just kick back for a relaxing conversation about the best games of 2023. There's a extra section included here where I interview Will about the show and his thoughts on …

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FNGC Reviews: Spider-Man 2 (ft. itsGoohi) 2:27:02

1+ y ago2:27:02

2:27:02

The FINAL FNGC Review for the 2023 season is here folks and let me tell you, what an episode this is. This week we're joined by the incredible, itsGoohi, to discuss at length the merits and weaknesses of Spider-Man 2. Is it a game that left us happy with the franchise and excited for the 3rd entry? Is it something that managed to touch our hearts e…

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FNGC Reviews: The Legend of Zelda - Tears of the Kingdom 3:22:22

1+ y ago3:22:22

3:22:22

Happy Thanksgiving and the happiest of Black Fridays to you all! **Spoilers in this episode** This week we're joined by Kolby, Tyler and Jared to discuss the one and only, Tears of the Kingdom. Arguably one of the best Zelda games ever and in the upper echelon of 2023, Zelda has been a constant since it dropped earlier this May. In this show we jum…

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FNGC Reviews: Starfield (ft. Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox) 1:58:54

1+ y ago1:58:54

1:58:54

Happy Friday Everyone! As we wind down this crazy GOTY season we're starting to put out our full-blown reviews on the outstanding experiences that we've had the chance to play so far this year. I'm joined by Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox to review Starfield! This fantastical, surreal and sometimes frustrating space adventure was really quite the ex…

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Ep. 48 - The Best Silent Protagonists 1:05:44

1+ y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This week Will and Nick are being incredibly quiet this week on an incredibly quiet topic...PSYCH we're back and being loud and proud about our favorite silent protagonists in gaming. From traumatized super soldiers coping with the loss of their bunny rabbit, to spacefaring mercenaries who's only friends are the prey she hunts, to goofy lil Hylian …

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FNGC Reviews: Resident Evil 4 (2023) (ft. Adam Bucceri - Half Tone Takes) 2:59:59

1+ y ago2:59:59

2:59:59

To wrap up spooky season, we have another FNGC Review for a serious goty contender in 2023: Resident Evil 4! This remake based on the original 2005 sequel from Capcom set the gaming world on fire in March of this year. The visuals, the polish and the dedication to the vision remain best in class and it is our privilege to review it for the show tod…

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Ep. 47 - What Makes Horror Games Work? (ft. Nave) 2:00:55

1+ y ago2:00:55

2:00:55

Welcome back for another episode continuing October's spooky content train for the Friday Night Gamecast!! This week I'm joined by the one and only Nave from Gaming Together Podcast to look further behind the veil into what makes the horror genre work so will in the Video Game world! Everything from analogous design elements shared in both film and…

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Ep. 46 - Spooktober 2023 1:05:52

1+ y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Happy spooky season ya nerds! Will and I are back with just us as the dynamic duo to talk about some incredibly scary gaming experiences from this past year. We go a little farther back to dig in less immediate games that give us the spooky vibes. Lots of great discussion on Resident Evil, Dead Space, Callisto Protocol and even more lead us down th…

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Ep. 45 - Exploring our Favorite Game Engines (ft. The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast) 2:11:45

1+ y ago2:11:45

2:11:45

This Friday Nick and Will are back and better than ever! This time we're joined by Nast3, Dandalf and Jono to explore the fascinating realm of game development and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes: the game engines. From the pixelated landscapes of classic games to the breathtakingly realistic worlds of modern titles, we discuss the engines t…

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FNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy 16 3:01:38

1+ y ago3:01:38

3:01:38

This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of …

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Ep. 44 - Insane Leaks in Gaming History 1:19:54

1+ y ago1:19:54

1:19:54

This week Nick and Will are back at it again to address some of the biggest leaks that have hit modern gamers in recent history! Nick reveals his deepest darkest secrets being a Jane Austin fan, and William refuses to put anything greater than 7 hrs. into Starfield. Will Tears of the Kingdom ever completed and can Will go full star platinum in Mort…

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FNGC Reviews: Star Wars Jedi Survivor 20:06

1+ y ago20:06

20:06

Hi everyone! Nick here to present to you a rare audio essay on one of my favorite games of this year. Star Wars fan or not, I think you'll enjoy my thoughts on this incredible entry into the cannon. This may be a bit shorter but I'm curious to know if you all enjoyed this style of content. Let me know and we might be able to craft some for you wond…

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Ep. 43 - Fromsoft vs. Soulslikes (ft. Dave Jackson of Tales from the Backlog) 2:12:17

1+ y ago2:12:17

2:12:17

Here is a question that has long tugged at the minds of both Will and I: Is there ever going to be a different developer that understands the formula/philosophy Fromsoftware puts into their video games? And will that developer make something that captures the spirit of the Fromsoft catelog and make their own original concept? This time around we're…

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Ep. 42 - Return of the Retro: Gen 5 Gaming & Console Favorites 1:53:48

1+ y ago1:53:48

1:53:48

Following the armistice reached after the 16-bit invasion from Season 1, Generals Nick and Will of the Friday Night Gamecast brokered a truce among all gaming nations to secure peace, freedom and justice for our new Empire. Little did we know this peace would remain short-lived as the hordes of retro gaming gremlins batter the gates of current day …

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Ep. 41 - Gamescom vs. TGA: Hopes & Predictions 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Okay okay okay I know what you're thinking, "Nice job on timing the release boys!" Well you know what, how about you just fu---.... Nah I'm just joshing you. I say it at the start of the main topic of the episode but we're treating this like more of a think piece of prospective thoughts on to be announced games or games that Will and I would both r…

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Ep. 40 - Legendary Voices in Gaming, Part 2 1:16:24

1+ y ago1:16:24

1:16:24

Episode 40 of the Friday Night Gamecast has Nick and Will returning to a legacy show topic as a callback to Season 1! We're diving into 6 incredible voice actors (including one very timely voice of a famous Italian plumber) to highlight actual legends that've shared their immense talents with us in the gaming industry! Timestamps: (0:42) - Intro (1…

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Ep. 39 - The Appeal of Mobile Games 1:56:24

1+ y ago1:56:24

1:56:24

Will and I had every intention to to make this a nice and concise episode talking about jut a nice light handful of mobile games...and the result is a 2 hour extravaganza of mobile awesomeness that we got to laud the pros and cons of. Action packed, dense episode that's a great listen for both casual and serious mobile gamers alike. As always, let …

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Ep. 38 - Best Video Game Sequels of All Time 2:04:20

1+ y ago2:04:20

2:04:20

Bada Bing Bada Boom. Does anybody ever read these episode descriptions?? It's Nick and Will and we're talking about the best video game sequels of all time - as the title would suggest. But regardless we're here to dig into which sequels were our favorites and why. Lots of game updates, and lots of dunking on Elon Musk will ensue, so what's not to …

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Ep. 37 - 2023 GOTY Midterm Check-In 1:24:54

2y ago1:24:54

1:24:54

This week, the cast is talking about all the games we've touched this year and predict whether or not they're going to achieve the critical GOTY trophy in December or win any of the varied categories at the Game Awards. Will and Nick are still imagining what a world is like when Twitter is still called Twitter. Also please whatever you do don't pla…

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Ep. 36 - How to Get Your Partner & Friends into Video Games (ft. Chris and Karradyne of A Novel Console) 2:09:50

2y ago2:09:50

2:09:50

The long held secret of the video game industry was to figure out how we can convinced the loved ones around us to play videos games with us or get into them on their own. We're here to mull over this conversation with a couple of great friends, Chris and Karradyne of A Novel Console podcast! We're chatting about everything from Books to Food and (…

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Ep. 35 - How Indies Push the Industry Forward (ft. Jill Grodt of the Indie Informer) 2:14:56

2y ago2:14:56

2:14:56

The amazingly talented Jill Grodt joins us this week to break down exactly why indies are so important to the industry we all love and how they continue to shape the future of modern gaming. We explore what it's like to stave off the peril that is Jeff Grubb and his thirst for knocking drinks out people's hands and even get into the nitty gritty of…

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Ep. 34 - Diablo 4 Review & Annapurna 2023 Showcase 1:40:38

2y ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Happy Friday Gamers!! Will and I have just been spoiled with all the showcases and gaming news that's been cropping up this past summer and it's got us strapped in for an exciting Episode 34. First up to bat is our quick overview and thoughts on the recent Annapurna 2023 showcase followed by an outstanding review of Diablo 4! (I changed the order i…

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Ep. 33 - Notorious OP Weapons & Characters in Gaming 1:41:30

2y ago1:41:30

1:41:30

Almost every game we play with the - exception to cooking and farming simulators - leads to a power fantasy one way or another. Whether you just want to be a murder goblin or a open world kingpin, the majority of games feed into player's power fantasies. This week Nick and Will are leading the charge to lay out some of the craziest weapons and char…

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Ep. 32 - Does Xbox Need New IP? 1:21:54

2y ago1:21:54

1:21:54

Xbox is currently going through it right now with the suit being brought to court by the FTC regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition. But the thought occurred to us: Is Xbox relying too heavily on the strength of established IP? Would they be better served in pursuing creative leads that will bring about new hallmark titles to push Xbox and M…

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FNGC Reviews: Dead Space (2023) (ft. Nave of Gaming Together) 1:41:30

2y ago1:41:30

1:41:30

Major spoilers ahead for this episode for those of you who have never played Dead Space OR the Remake! Nick and Nave from Gaming Together are joining forces again to discuss the Dead Space Remake released earlier this year by EA Motive! Everything from mechanics, lore, sound design and narrative structure - we answer all your burning questions abou…

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Ep. 31 - Since You've Been Gone & Xbox Showcase 2023 1:22:53

2y ago1:22:53

1:22:53

Welcome back to the Friday Night Gamecast! The boys are back for season 2 from our extended holiday and we can't wait to get into it with everyone again! We're bringing it in on episode 31 to have a long chat about some of the things we've been up to for the past few months from games to real life! We take this opportunity to continue our review of…

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FNGC Reacts - Playstation Showcase 2023 46:41

2y ago46:41

46:41

What's up everyone! This is a little teaser - an appetizer, if you will, for the debut of FNGC's Season 2 airing tomorrow! The PS Showcase happened before the events of our recording on the Xbox Showcase, so it seemed only fitting that we'd throw our reaction episode up here for a quick little run down on our thoughts of what Sony had to offer us h…

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Did Ya Hate It? Mario Odyssey Review 53:20

2y ago53:20

53:20

Happy Friday everyone! Since the Fireside Talks have ended, we're posting this Patreon series "Didja Hate It" to the main feed so you can hear some quality 10/10 Will content as he returns to the show and hold you over a bit longer before we officially start Season 2! (Keep your eyes peeled for announcements) This series is the end result of when W…

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