Best TheBatMan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 109: Resident Evil 4 & Its Influences 2:43:54

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Following our popular podcast last year of the original trilogy and its impact on the survival horror genre, we return to examine the most influential RE title on the wider gaming industry - Resident Evil 4. 20 years since its original release, the mechanics of the gaming loop have impacted so many titles, that we felt it prudent to take a closer l…

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Episode 108: Resident Evil - The T-Virus 2:20:56

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Welcome to a deep-dive on one of the key lore elements of the entire franchise. The t-virus is what started it all, creating the various zombies and monsters we have all fallen in love with for almost 30 years now. In this episode, we extrapolate the virus from top to bottom, going back to its origins with the Progenitor Virus, then looking at the …

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Episode 107: Happy Birthday Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways 2:24:26

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Released in the United States 20 years to the day, the PS2 version of Resident Evil 4 marked a major first in the Biohazard series - the first subsequent re-release with a major canonical add-on in the form of the wonderful Separate Ways campaign. At the time whilst such a notion greatly annoyed GameCube owners, many saw Separate Way as the extra t…

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Episode 106: Resident Evil Requiem Demo 1:30:00

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With Capcom building up the hype nicely for Resident Evil 9 at recent gameshows, we thought it would a good idea to discuss the recently released (albeit limited) demo that was made available at Gamescom 2025. To bring some first hand impressions to the table, REP is delighted to have legendary content creator, writer, voice actor and all round bio…

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Episode 105: Resident Evil Revelations 2 Retrospective 2:10:11

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In what can be described as one of the last canonical spin offs in the Resident Evil series, Revelations 2 is now a decade old - so what better opportunity to return to this hellish island and see how this early PS4/Xbox One title holds up 10 years later. A known favourite game of George Trevor and most of the team as a whole with credit often bein…

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Episode 104: Happy Birthday Resident Evil 4 2:59:09

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Has it really been 20 years? 20 years since the sequel that forever changed the series, that became so divisive that it split the fan community, and yet was so groundbreaking it won numerous awards, spawned dozens of imitations and is likely the reason Resident Evil is still going strong to this day? Join the REP crew as we take you through the gam…

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Episode 103: Resident Evil Requiem Reveal 1:58:10

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Finally after what has felt like an endless wait, Capcom have formally announced Resident Evil 9 by debuting a trailer at Summer Games Fest - and boy did it surprise! In a move no one was anticipating, we are returning to the ruins of Raccoon City in a somewhat fitting move as we approach the 30th anniversary of the series. But perhaps even more su…

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Episode 102: The Future of Resident Evil 2:15:49

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The title says it all! With Resident Evil 9 still someways off, we take this unusually lenghty gap between announcements from Capcom (in fact we think it's the longest in the 30 years of the series) to delve into the possibilities of what is next to come for our favourite horror franchise. Such has been the gap, we have not really done a podcast li…

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Episode 101: Happy Birthday Resident Evil Outbreak File 2: End of the Road 2:08:25

11M ago2:08:25

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Welcome all as we bring the curtain down on our year-long Resident Evil Outbreak retrospective. We are down to the last scenario of File 2, the aptly named End of the Road, and battle Hunters, Zombies and a quite relentless Tyrant as we all make a break to escape Raccoon City before the missile (or is is missiles?) drop. Getting Linda Baldwin to sa…

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Episode 100: Biohazard STARS 4 2:30:53

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We've made it! 100 episodes proper and what better way to celebrate than with the return of our feature-length Resident Evil themed quiz - Biohazard STARS! Now in its 4th iteration, Neptune hosts the biggest Biohazard STARS yet - a whopping 14 rounds to test your mind and stamina to the very limits. Alongside Neptune is the full REP Team - team cap…

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Episode 99: Happy Birthday Resident Evil Outbreak File 2: Flashback and Desperate Times 2:02:56

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Our File 2 celebrations continue as this time the REP team head deep into Raccoon Forest to investigate a mystery that has been ongoing since 1993 when Kurt, a reporter from Raccoon City, went mysteriously missing following rumours of illegal goings-on at an old hospital in the mountains. Join us as Neptune comes face to face with Al Lester and his…

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Episode 98: Happy Birthday Resident Evil Outbreak File #2 - Wild Things & Underbelly 2:19:06

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Welcome back to the Raccoon City outbreak, this time with the somewhat overlooked Outbreak File#2 and its first two scenarios - Wild Things & Underbelly. In true REP fashion in these happy birthday podcasts, we take you through each chapter, beginning to end reliving our experiences (and in some cases, demise) both at the undead Raccoon City Zoo an…

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Episode 97: Resident Evil & Its Influences 2:45:50

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Welcome to a somewhat experimental episode of the Resident Evil Podcast where the team looks back specifically at the original PSX trilogy and the influences in horror gaming that our beloved title drew from. This means an examination of some older horror titles that shaped the industry before Biohazard including Sweet Home, Alone in the Dark and C…

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REP Presents: Resident Evil Afterlife Audio Commentary 1:48:25

1+ y ago1:48:25

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We've held out long enough and today we are back with our audio commentary of the 4th live action Resident Evil movie, Afterlife. With P.W.S Anderson back in the director's chair and fully embracing 3D as well, join Neptune, Rombie and first time viewers of the film, STARS TyranT & George Trevor in this watcha-along. How does this film stack up som…

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Episode 96: Resident Evil: The Mold Saga (2016 - 2021) 2:49:39

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After a short break, the team return to tackle head on the soft reboot that is the Mold Saga. Following the bloated bioterrorism era, many welcomed the return of a more personal story with Ethan and family and (another) new virus/parasite/agent taking centre stage - this time in the form of Mutamycete or the Mold. Whilst the story may start off sel…

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Episode 95: Happy Birthday Resident Evil Outbreak - Decisions, Decisions 2:22:36

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Welcome to the final part of our 20th birthday celebrations for the original Resident Evil Outbreak. This time we focus solely on the final scenario; Decisions, Decisions, and set foot in Raccoon University with just hours to spare before the sterilization operation obliterates Raccoon City for good. As ever we dive deep, investigating all possible…

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Episode 94: Happy Birthday Resident Evil Outbreak - The Hive & Below Freezing Point 2:20:04

2y ago2:20:04

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Our Resident Evil Outbreak's 20th anniversary birthday celebrations continue with a look at the next two scenarios; The Hive and Below Freezing Point. Join us as we return to Raccoon City General Hospital where strange leeches run amok and the bloody elevator is broken... Just how do you find those pesky elevator codes again? Then it's swiftly onto…

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Episode 93: Happy Birthday Resident Evil Outbreak - Outbreak & Hellfire 2:28:15

2y ago2:28:15

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On REP's 12th anniversary, we begin to celebrate 20 years of the Resident Evil Outbreak sub series that was first released in December 2003 in Japan. The game, which started off life advertised as Network Biohazard or Resident Evil Online quickly stoked the imagination of RE fans across the world, especially those that had bet on the franchise rema…

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Episode 92: Resident Evil: The Bioterrorism Era 2:57:56

2y ago2:57:56

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Welcome to our end of year podcast where we see out 2023 with a deep dive into one of the more controversial eras of the series chronology. RE5 went out of its way to end several long-running, major plot points and left something of a blank slate for the storyline moving forward after killing off its main villain. Since then we've had a ton of medi…

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Episode 91: REmake REflections 3:20:46

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With the undoubted success of all of Capcom's REmakes, especially the recent Resident Evil 4, the time has now come for the team to reflect upon the impact these games have had both for Biohazard and for the wider industry. In the spotlight for this podcast are not only the RE Engine remakes, but also the original and arguably still the bar to beat…

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Episode 90: Resident Evil 4 (Remake) Separate Ways Review 2:52:13

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Perhaps one of the most anticipated DLC's in quite some time, Separate Ways is out now and the REP Team are bringing you their review of Ada's quest in Southern Europe. The original side quest for the base game certainly added some much needed context to the Plaga and specifically Wesker's involvement - can the revised version pull the same trick w…

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Episode 89: Resident Evil Death Island Review 1:41:08

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In the latest in what is now a long line of CGI productions, Death Island was perhaps the most anticipated with the return of not only fan favourite Jill Valentine, but the coming together of all four of the series' main protagonists for the very first time. On paper therefore, Death Island ticks a lot of boxes, but how was this film received by th…

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Episode 88: Resident Evil Dead Aim Retrospective 2:25:34

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Join REP as we celebrate 20 years of Resident Evil: Dead Aim! Yes, Gun Survivor 4 is now 2 decades old and the team come together to take a retrospective look at this pioneering and divisive title. Long time listeners will know that we are quite fond of this quirky spin off, arriving at a time when the future of the series was looking bleak on Play…

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Episode 87: Resident Evil 4 (Remake) Part 3: The Lore Discussion 2:29:02

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Welcome to the third and final part of our Remake 4 coverage. We've reviewed it, the community have had their say, now it is time to do a deep dive into the various lore changes and additions this remake has brought about. We discuss in depth the changes to the Plaga, the various creatures, and the enhanced personalities and motivations of the char…

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Episode 86.5: Resident Evil 4 (Remake) Part 2: Community Feedback 2:31:10

2+ y ago2:31:10

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Part 2 of our coverage of Resident Evil 4 Remake continues with our community feedback special. As is tradition with our new release coverage, in this podcast we hear from our wonderful listeners with their views and opinions on this latest release. The call out this time saw a wonderful response with a varied collection of experiences and reviews.…

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Episode 86: Resident Evil 4 (Remake) Review 3:08:10

2+ y ago3:08:10

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Resident Evil 4 Remake has now seen its official release and our panel have played it extensively. Join Neptune, Batman, STARS_TyranT, Rombie and George Trevor for a very lengthy discussion as we dissect and analyse the whole game from top to bottom. Everything is covered from the re-imagined and remixed locations, the modern take on the characters…

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Episode 85: Resident Evil 4 (Remake) Final Preview 1:52:12

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With less than two weeks to go before the highly anticipated release, the REP team sit down to analyse the 'Chainsaw Demo' and discuss their hopes and fears for the final finished product. In the midst of avoiding flying hatchets, burning police officers, and frenzied chainsaws, we discuss what works, what doesn't and speculate on what the full gam…

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Episode 84: Happy Birthday Resident Evil Zero 2:30:19

3y ago2:30:19

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Amazingly, another classic Resident Evil title turns 20 years old in all regions as one of the last pre-rendered games hits this milestone. A game originally developed for the N64 before being scrapped and upgraded for the Nintendo GameCube, for many this was the key title in the release schedule. Gone were some of the core components of Biohazard,…

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Episode 83: Resident Evil 6 Retrospective 2:29:11

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It's been 10 years since the biggest and most ambitious Resident Evil game to date graced the world and what better time for the team to look back on this ensemble piece. In our last show of the season, join Batman, STARS TyranT, Rombie and Neptune in this special retrospective podcast as we look to see if time has indeed been a healer for this div…

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REP Presents: Resident Evil Damnation Audio Commentary 1:45:52

3y ago1:45:52

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After a long absence, we take a pause from our usual podcast schedule to bring you an audio commentary of the CGI film - Resident Evil Damnation. Released just over 10 years ago, this second canonical installment joins agent Leon S. Kennedy as he battles against Lickers, Majini's, a super-cool Tyrant and new character notArk - Buddy! But as Leon is…

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Episode 82: Resident Evil Village: Gold Edition Review 2:52:48

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Are you ready to delve into the subconscious mind of the REP collective? Well, buckle up as Neptune, theBatman, George Trevor, Rombie and STARS TyranT all take a trip to find that elusive crystal as we review Resident Evil Village: Gold Edition! Once again, we head back to the cursed village via a sample of Megamycete and a lot of strange misgiving…

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Episode 81: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Retrospective 2:17:04

3y ago2:17:04

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In what has been a delayed podcast, the REP Team celebrate 10 years of this quirky spin off and see if, after a decade, its much maligned status requires a reappraisal? In this recording we look at how well the game holds up with Neptune in particular taking the multiplayer out for a spin for the first time ever! George Trevor also brings his exper…

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Episode 80: George A. Romero’s Resident Evil Documentary Interview 2:06:16

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Announced today at Creature Feature Weekend, The Resident Evil Podcast are delighted to bring you this exclusive interview with the creators of the upcoming documentary about the lost Resident Evil movie that was to be directed by the grandfather of zombies himself - George A. Romero. The story is one of legend with Romero due to direct the first l…

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Episode 79: Resident Evil Netflix Season 1 Review 2:49:12

3+ y ago2:49:12

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Coming hot off the heels of the Resident Evil movie reboot, attention now turns to the recently released Netflix adaptation of this popular franchise. Concerns were raised when this show was initially announced and then again when it was marketed as being a continuation of the games storyline up to RE Village anyway. Released last month what are th…

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Episode 78: Resident Evil 4 Remake Reveal 1:48:15

3+ y ago1:48:15

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It's happened. After years of rumors, the remake crank has been turned once again with the recent reveal by Capcom that the beloved classic, Resident Evil 4 is being "re-imagined". With the original game widely available to play on the new generation of consoles, the team cast their eye over not just the stunning trailer but the implications this d…

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Episode 77: Happy Birthday Resident Evil (Remake) 2:46:33

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Welcome to REP's birthday party for Resident Evil Remake, now 20 years old and still as glorious and nostalgic as ever. As per tradition with our birthday milestone episodes, the team sit down and play various versions of the game, in different modes with both Chris and Jill, and shares their individual experiences. So sit back, grab a drink, turn …

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Episode 76: Resident Evil Revelations Retrospective 1:52:47

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It may be hard to believe, but Resident Evil Revelations has just celebrated its 10th birthday! Originally conceived as a portable experience for the Nintendo 3DS released in January 2012, this curiously often overlooked title has received several enhancements over the years and according to Capcom remains very much part of the main series. But as …

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Episode 75: 10th Anniversary Special Podcast 3:16:35

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This episode sees the panel reflect on a decade of Resident Evil podcasting but also more importantly, reflecting on the last decade of Resident Evil as a whole. Since we started our little endeavor, the series has more than doubled in content with numerous new games, remakes, CG productions, manga stories, stage plays and even a musical, each of w…

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Episode 74: Resident Evil - Welcome To Raccoon City Review 2:19:00

4y ago2:19:00

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Finally after some delay the boys sit down to review the live-action reboot of the Resident Evil movie franchise. Writer/Director Johannes Roberts has gathered a promising cast to take us through a story that loosely combines the events of both Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2. Opinion seems divided as we discuss everything from the characterisati…

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REP Presents: The Best Bits 2:03:02

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The Resident Evil Podcast proudly presents, to celebrate our 10 year anniversary, a best bits compilation podcast! With over 10,000 minutes/167 hours worth of recordings, 76 podcasts, and 500-odd Biohazard quiz questions, this has been a long and quite incredible journey which has seen the Resident Evil series evolve and expand in many diverse ways…

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Episode 73: Resident Evil Gaiden 1:56:01

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After years of requests and pressure from an unnamed member of the team, the Resident Evil Podcast finally brings you its coverage of the first proper handheld biohazard experience, Resident Evil Gaiden. Released 20 years ago to the day on the Game Boy Colour, this much maligned entry has probably generated as much discussion over the years as any …

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Episode 72: Resident Evil ‘The Reports‘ 1:59:56

4y ago1:59:56

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This episode sees the team look back at the 20th year anniversary of the original Wesker's Report, a special limited edition DVD that originally accompanied pre-orders of Resident Evil Code Veronica X on the PS2. Narrated in universe by Albert Wesker, we discuss its lasting impact, canonicity, and the subtle updates it has received over the years a…

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Episode 71 - Resident Evil Infinite Darkness Review 1:54:32

4+ y ago1:54:32

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In the aftermath of Resident Evil Village, attention now turns to the recently released CG animated series on Netflix and the forth iteration of Leon S. Kennedy story lines that began all the way back in 2008 with Resident Evil Degeneration. Our panel breaks down the plot and the characters, looking at what ID means for Leon's evolution and his rel…

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Episode 70 - Interview with Antony Johnston 1:20:56

4+ y ago1:20:56

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For this episode we are delighted to welcome special guest Antony Johnston, New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter. Antony has a number of major media projects on his resume, including Hollywood movie Atomic Blonde and video game survival horror classic Dead Space. He is also the scriptwriter for Resident Evil Village and worked very cl…

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Episode 69.5 - Resident Evil Village Part 3: Community Feedback 2:22:47

4+ y ago2:22:47

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It's that time once again folks where the reins are handed over to your good selves to voice your own opinions and reviews about Resident Evil Village. There really has been so much to discuss about the game but overall it seems as though Capcom have another success on their hands. There are still a lot of divided opinions about certain aspects how…

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Episode 69 - Resident Evil Village Part 2: The Lore Discussion 2:29:20

4+ y ago2:29:20

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With enough time having now passed since the release of the game, it is time for the REP team to reconvene and discuss and dissect the story in depth. We break down some of the characters and creatures and speculate about the properties of the Megamycete and the Cadou parasite. We also discuss The Connections and opinion is divided on the dramatic …

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Episode 68 - Resident Evil Village: The Spoiler-Free Review 1:12:03

4+ y ago1:12:03

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Thanks very much to Capcom, this episode got to see the guys get their hands on review copies of Resident Evil Village well in advance of official release and here the team assemble to offer their preliminary thoughts and a technical review of the complete experience. We had strict rules to follow so rest assured you will not find any spoilers with…

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Episode 67 - The Be6inner’s Guide to Bioha7ard 2:40:25

5y ago2:40:25

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Welcome to our celebratory episode for the 25th anniversary of Resident Evil/Biohazard. For our 67th episode, we have listened to audience requests and produced a show aimed at newcomers to the series. If you are looking forward to Village but are perhaps not too overly familiar with the rest of the series then we have you covered! Join Neptune, Ba…

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Episode 66 - Resident Evil 4 Retrospective 3:17:06

5y ago3:17:06

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Our latest episode sees the whole REP team take a look back on perhaps the most controversial game in the entire series, Shinji Mikami's Resident Evil 4. We all know the legends behind its development, with the various builds including Hookman, 'Stylish', and and what should have been the cradle of the Progenitor Virus. But instead we ended up with…

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REP Presents: A Requiem for Raccoon City 2:18:05

5y ago2:18:05

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Welcome to a special episode showcasing the chronology of Raccoon City's downfall using the new lore introduced in the remakes of both Resident Evil 2 and 3. What started off as an idea for a small skit to accompany our last episode bloomed into something much bigger thanks to many members of the RE fan community getting involved and helping us out…