Best Multiplayer Doom Podcasts (2025)

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DOOM: THE DARK AGES gives you far more choice to play the way you like 8:49

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6M ago8:49

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DOOM: THE DARK AGES feels like a reboot of its own, a sideways step back away from a lot of the changes made in DOOM Eternal. If you don't know your BFGs from your super shotguns this might be exactly the DOOM for you, a great entry point for newbie Doomslayers. Read our full review here: DOOM: THE DARK AGES gives you far more choice to play the wa…

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THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION REMASTERED is almost exactly as you remember it and that's excellent 9:41

6M ago9:41

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One of the all time great roleplaying games modernised just enough for today's audience, THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION REMASTERED is here. Gianni pops on the nostalgia goggles for a trip down memory lane. Read our review and check out all the screenshots here: THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION REMASTERED is almost exactly as you remember it and that'…

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The Dark Queen of Mortholme: A Short but Brilliant Subversion of the Hero’s Journey 4:51

7M ago4:51

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THE DARK QUEEN OF MORTHOLME is a 20 minute long, self-proclaimed "anti-game" by Mosu Aijala, and is one of my most memorable game experiences in recent memory. Read our review here: The Dark Queen of Mortholme: A Short but Brilliant Subversion of the Hero’s Journey Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review …

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2024 Games of the Year - 1000xResist, Astro Bot, Content Warning, Helldivers 2, Animal Well, Unicorn Overlord 1:13:42

10M ago1:13:42

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The team is bigger than ever before and we've got seven red hot recommendations for you, with lots of variety to choose from, and a great list of honourable mentions as well. Did your favourite game make the cut this year? Let us know on Discord, or leave us a rating or review. Read our written reviews for our 2024 picks on our website. Pocket Cast…

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Getting steamy with A DATE WITH DEATH a FREE visual novel that had us blushing 47:14

11M ago47:14

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As romance novels grow in popularity, so too do dating sims and visual novels. SIFTER's Courtney Smith and Steph Panecasio (GamesHub) discuss A DATE WITH DEATH, a free dating sim from Aussie devs, Two and a Half Studios. From blushing at the grim reaper in the computer to analysing how women's sexuality is catered to in video games, this episode of…

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CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 6 has a wild story, genre leading multiplayer 37:55

12M ago37:55

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There are only a couple of constants in this world, death, taxes and new CALL OF DUTY games. This semi-annual series keeps cranking out the shooter scenarios, with some great multiplayer and all over the place single player. Chris Button is joined by SIFTER's own Kyle Pauletto and freelance journalist David Smith (Rhunwords) as they make heads and …

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STAR WARS OUTLAWS captures the vibe of the galaxy far far away 37:30

1y ago37:30

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‍STAR WARS OUTLAWS might be the first game that actually feels like you're in the cities, spaceships and bases of the legendary scifi series. It's an open world game that doesn't feel bogged down with too much list ticking activities. Chris Button and Gianni Di Giovanni share their thoughts on Ubisoft's take on the world of Star Wars, what worked, …

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HADES II lives up to the hype and somehow manages to improve on its award-winning predecessor 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

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HADES II has been on everyone’s radar since the first game launched in 2020, and this sequel keeps the favourite parts of the previous game but adds heaps of new abilities, battle mechanics and storylines in its early access release. Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni to unpack the mythical Underworld and see i…

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STELLAR BLADE, stay for the big meaty monsters but the platforming can jump 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

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STELLAR BLADE caught the attention of many when it first debuted, but not necessarily for its gameplay. Flashy in more ways than one, it's certainly generated plenty of heated discussion online. Stephanie Panecasio (GamesHub) and David Smith (Kotaku Australia) join Drop Rate to unpack the many layers of this flashy action RPG. Stellar Blade's metho…

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UNICORN OVERLORD is a deep engaging tactical game that's easy to pick up and play 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

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With fun combat that never gets old, UNICORN OVERLORD by Vanillaware combines a dash of FIRE EMBLEM, some FINAL FANTASY XII and even a bit of auto-battler genre into a game that makes you change your plans again and again. Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni to explore the world of Fevrith, making allies and the…

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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH nails the feel of the original and builds on it 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

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The second entry in the ambitious modernisation of Final Fantasy VII series feels like it finally captures that wonder and fun of the original game. With plenty of fun silly moments and tight compelling combat that encourages variety, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the game you’ve been waiting for. Leah Williams (GamesHub) joins Chris Button on the l…

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Whimsy and magic in cozy BANDLE TALE: A LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STORY 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

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Yordles are fae-like creatures from Bandle City, a magical land where wondrous events occur. If you’re not careful, you may fall into one of the portals leading to the home of the Yordles. BANDLE TALE: A LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STORY captures the magic and whimsy of the lore behind one of League of Legends’ cutest and most mysterious races. You’ll craft,…

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HELLDIVERS 2 is hilarious and a best in class team multiplayer shooter 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

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The first time is an accident, one of your fellow soldiers stands just a little bit too close to the blast zone as you call down artillery from outer space. HELLDIVERS 2 actually makes it a little bit too fun to explode your allies. Whoops. It's all part of the shtick which really amps up the forever war jingoistic world of Super Earth as you blast…

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LIKE A DRAGON INFINITE WEALTH is ludicrously packed with fun 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

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Like someone made a joke then just massively committed to the bit, LIKE A DRAGON INFINITE WEALTH has just so much in it you can spend ages just chasing what you find fun. Charlie Kelly (Checkpoint Gaming) and Jam Walker (Kotaku Australia, GamesHub) join Chris as they visit Yokohama and Hawaii in search of madcap adventures. You can support SIFTER's…

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THE LAST OF US PART II REMASTERED is worth a revisit 32:13

2y ago32:13

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It's hard to match the combat and minute to minute gameplay in the THE LAST OF US PART II and the new PlayStation 5 version offers more of the excellent nailbiting gameplay and deeper insights into the developer's creative process. If you treat this new version as premium DLC for the game you already own, the cut content, commentary and new rogueli…

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SIFTER's 2023 Games of the Year - ALAN WAKE 2, BALDUR'S GATE 3 & more 1:27:15

2y ago1:27:15

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It's been a massive year for video games, with some of the very best games ever made packed into 2023. In our annual special we've collected the entire SIFTER team like Pokémon into one massive end of year episode. We've got massive titles and smaller indies plus our honourable mentions. What ever you choose to play next from this list you'll have …

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SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER is a such a delight, challenging and dynamic 47:00

2y ago47:00

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Mario has been jumping on platforms now for a really long time, and SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER takes everything you know and mixes it up, with some incredible design that'll challenge and thrill you in equal measure. Ruby Innes (Pocket Buds) and Adam Christou (SIFTER) join Chris for a big discussion about finding representation in Daisy, why elephant…

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ALAN WAKE 2 will make you excitedly read between the metatextual lines 30:36

2y ago30:36

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Remedy has had a great run lately, the Finnish studio have build their wild and somewhat spooky games into a shared universe which reaches it's apex in ALAN WAKE 2. If you're a fan of genre television like Twin Peaks or the metanarratives in games like IMMORTALITY you'll get a kick out of this sequel. James O'Connor (Kotaku, Gameshub) and Fergus Ha…

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Swing back into action with MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN 2 23:33

2y ago23:33

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Can MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN 2 up the ante once again? Now both Spideys are back for some dual arachnid action in this PlayStation 5 exclusive. Have Insomniac been able to mix up the gameplay for this third game? Fiona Bartholomaeus (SIFTER, RTRFM) joins Chris Button in an ultimate team up as they take on their experiences with webslinger. You can suppo…

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FORZA MOTORSPORT restarts the racing sim, but there's something missing 26:50

2y ago26:50

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You'd be hard pressed to find someone who cares as much about the Forza series as Alice Clarke. This diehard racing sim fan joins Chris for a discussion of the new entry in the more serious technical half of the franchise with FORZA MOTORSPORT, a game where there is a little bit more fog on the road ahead. Find out if the track is full of potholes,…

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ASSASSIN'S CREED MIRAGE is for players who bounced off it's predecessors 30:45

2y ago30:45

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ASSASSIN'S CREED MIRAGE is explicitly for those players wanting the simpler stealth action game play of the original games. Originally a DLC chapter for ASSASSIN'S CREED VALHALLA, Basim's adventures through Baghdad are a simpler, tighter experience with lots of the great improvements from 15 years of history. Read our review of the game, then liste…

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STARFIELD boldly goes, a compelling science fiction adventure among the cosmos 35:14

2y ago35:14

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It's a massive universe to explore in STARFIELD a game that builds on many of the gameplay systems you've come to enjoy in Bethesda's roleplaying games. Does it live up to the hype after years of development and delays? Well it depends on what type of player you are, but there is lots of fun to be had here. Jess Zammit (Player2.net.au) joins SIFTER…

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ARMORED CORE VI is fast fresh mech action that makes you feel awesome 28:30

2y ago28:30

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It's one of the most accessible entries in the From Software's library with ARMORED CORE VI: FIRES OF RUBICON showing a clear lineage of game design skill acquired in the ten years since the last entry. The mech combat genre isn't for everyone, but if you're an ELDEN RING fan wanting to branch out into some of the best feeling combat yet, this migh…

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STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL's genre innovation is an acquired taste 27:40

2y ago27:40

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Musical theatre isn't to everyone's tastes, and neither is STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL, the highly anticipated debut release from Australian indie team Summerfall Studios. Twisting Greek Mythology into a modern day tale of existentialism with songs, Stray Gods follows Grace, a young woman suddenly thrust into godhood - all while being frame…

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MASTER DETECTIVE ARCHIVES: RAIN CODE has high stakes drama, convoluted mysteries and cool vibes 40:16

2y ago40:16

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There are few game developers in the world who make more compelling murder mysteries than those at Too Kyo Games. Comprised of team members responsible for the DANGANRONPA and ZERO ESCAPE series, there's a lot of pedigree behind MASTER DETECTIVE ARCHIVES: RAIN CODE. An absolute mouthful of a title aside, Rain Code delivers on the high stakes drama …

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FINAL FANTASY XVI hits harder in battle than it does in storytelling 44:19

2+ y ago44:19

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Japanese role-playing games specialise in grandeur. Epic tales of warring nations that often involve the direct intervention of godly beings, the genre usually entertains even if the execution doesn’t match its lofty ambitions. Final Fantasy XVI is one such game. Despite a grimdark fantasy setting that stumbles on multiple fronts it’s the combat an…

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Who are you crushing on in STORY OF SEASONS: A WONDERFUL LIFE? 36:24

2+ y ago36:24

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STORY OF SEASONS: A WONDERFUL LIFE revisits the 2003 farming simulator GameCube classic. In the years since its original release, farming games have risen in popularity: Stardew Valley, Wylde Flowers, and Disney Dreamlight Valley, just to name a few. Ruby Innes (Back Pocket) and Courtney Borrett (Power Up, Kotaku Australia) join us this episode to …

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What is Drop Rate? SIFTER's new games review podcast 1:00

2+ y ago1:00

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Welcome to Drop Rate, SIFTER’s review podcast. My name is Chris Button and I’ll be your host as we explore the biggest and also smaller new release video games on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC. I’ll be joined each episode by some of the best games writers the internet has to offer and together we talk about how each game made us feel and importa…

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The best video game soundtracks of 2022 with Meena Shamaly 51:15

3y ago51:15

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What is a game without it's soundtrack? Meena Shamaly, composer and host of ABC Classic's The Game Show joins Gianni for a musical journey through some of the best sounds in video games. Check out the full list on our website: The Best Video Game Soundtracks of 2022 with Meena Shamaly Support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by buying us a co…

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Games of the Year 2022 - ELDEN RING, CULT OF THE LAMB & more 52:02

3y ago52:02

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It's our bumper Game of The Year special, we've got six different games for you as well as a bunch of honourable mentions from the SIFTER team. It was a very hard choice this year with lots of incredible games. You can read a full write up of our favourites on the SIFTER website. SIFTER's 2022 Games of the Year Support SIFTER's independent gaming j…

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PENTIMENT is packed with history and choices that feel weighty 8:03

3y ago8:03

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PENTIMENT is the sort of game that I don't expect is going to appeal to everyone, the point and click narrative game from Obsidian Entertainment (THE OUTER WORLDS, PILLARS OF ETERNITY) is very dense and it takes its time unfolding. Fans of history and the evolution of culture are in for something pretty special as you walk the labyrinth in contempl…

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 73 - But Wait, There’s MOAR 1:11:35

3y ago1:11:35

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This week we dive down more of the latest in gaming. Tablefortwo also gives a Dual Universe review. All of this and MOAR on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 72 - Youtube and Poker 48:50

3y ago48:50

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This week we talk all the things we found interesting over the last few weeks. Is Youtube and Poker the new Netflix and Chill? Find out now! All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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GOTHAM KNIGHTS is a hard repetitive slog through the tough streets of Gotham 41:44

3y ago41:44

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GOTHAM KNIGHTS is an intriguing experiment - a superhero action game that is torn between being a solid narrative experience and something else entirely that is soured with odd loot systems, uninspiring character ability trees and a fundamentally flawed mission and world design that feels cut and paste and repetitive in the worst ways. Read a writt…

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 71 - We have returned! 1:09:38

3y ago1:09:38

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We took quite the break, had a lot of life events between all of us and needed to regroup. But now we are back and we are trying a new format for our show. Let's see how it goes! All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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OVERWATCH 2 is a lot of fun with some questionable free to play priorities 22:34

3y ago22:34

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OVERWATCH 2 brings the team based shooter into the free to play era with some pretty questionable monetisation but ultimately extremely fun multiplayer gameplay. Adam Christou, Mitch Loh and Gianni Di Giovanni share their first impressions of Blizzard's once legendary game. SIFTER is produced by Nicholas Kennedy, Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus,…

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THE LAST OF US PART 1 will make you wish this was your very first playthrough 21:08

3y ago21:08

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Playing THE LAST OF US PART 1, the PlayStation 5 remake of the original game makes me wish this was the very first time I was playing the series, taking my first steps into post apocalyptic cordyceps infected world. But this game is for better and worse the ultimate version of that 2013 title, which means if you've experienced Joel and Ellie's firs…

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CULT OF THE LAMB is devilishly addictive game with lots of fun systems to play with 25:04

3y ago25:04

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CULT OF THE LAMB is one of the best single player games of the year, you'll feel compelled to keep moving through both combat and base building modes as you aim for that next attainable upgrade or giant boss to defeat. Chris Button (Byteside) joins Mainstream to discuss Massive Monster's excellent cult simulator. Read our written review on the SIFT…

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 70 - Doom in Doom, so you can Doom, while you Doom. 1:01:07

3y ago1:01:07

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We get back into latest releases and game updates this week. Including a lot of fun with modders. All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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STRAY is at it's best when you're just being a cat roving through the world 25:29

3y ago25:29

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STRAY is a new perspective on a post-apocalyptic science fiction, and playing as a cat through this story is a blast. Heavily drawing from cyberpunk aesthetics and some of the anti-authoritarian and anti-capitalist themes common in the genre it does however fall into some of the same pitfalls. Heavily influenced by the neon streets of Hong Kong and…

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 69 - I Dream of Steam 59:46

3+ y ago59:46

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This week we dive into what we have been playing, the state of the gaming industry, and how Steam and PC gaming is really winning us over. All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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FIRE EMBLEM WARRIORS: THREE HOPES is a welcome return to Fódlan 36:38

3+ y ago36:38

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FIRE EMBLEM WARRIORS: THREE HOPES takes the best part of the Warriors franchise and effortlessly mixes it with the core elements of the most recent Fire Emblem series – the dramatic Game Of Thrones style storyline, a charismatic cast of characters, a likeable new protagonist and a strong focus on managing and commanding your troops in the heat of b…

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 68 - Remake of a Remake 1:23:16

3+ y ago1:23:16

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We are back at it again talking all things in the current gaming news, plus some fun chit chat. All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 67 - Steam Deck RPG Machine 1:06:01

3+ y ago1:06:01

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This week we dive into more of what we have been playing. We also talk more about the specific games we play on the Steam Deck. And Steam Summer sales are here, what did you get? All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 66 - Summer of Games Pt.2 1:13:46

3+ y ago1:13:46

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Part 2 of all the latest in game announcements and news from all the big studio press shows. All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 65 - Summer of Games Pt.1 1:14:21

3+ y ago1:14:21

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This week we dive deep into all the latest game announcements, and there are a LOT of them. So many in fact we had to break the episode up into 2 parts! All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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THE QUARRY is every bit as thrilling as the best teen horror films and a must play game for genre fans 28:11

3+ y ago28:11

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THE QUARRY by Supermassive Games is a masterwork of genre fiction and really cleverly written ode to those eighties and nineties teen slasher flicks. SIFTER is produced by Nicholas Kennedy, Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Omny St…

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 64 - Kerbal’s in Space 51:02

3+ y ago51:02

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This week we dive deep into all the latest game announcements and releases. We also go over all the latest MiSTer news for you retro fans. All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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OtherWorldsGG Episode 63 - Let’s talk about Exclusives 1:11:35

3+ y ago1:11:35

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This week we dive into what we have been playing as of late. We also dive into Playstation State of Play. More and more Sony games are going to PC, is that good? All of this and more on today's episode!Join us on our quest as we explore Other Worlds!https://discord.otherworlds.ggBy otherworldsgg

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NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS is a stylish and fun multiplayer game, but online progression for cosmetics is a chore 26:56

3+ y ago26:56

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Grab your joycon, tighten your wrist strap and bowl, smash or spike your way to victory. If you had a Wii you almost certainly played WII SPORTS, the 2006 title sold 82 million copies by the end of that console's life in 2017. NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS is a slick sequel with plenty of innovation and polish that could become another cult classic. Read …