Fortnite’s Darth Vader AI is here, and he’s more than just an iconic villain—he’s a combat ally, a wellness advisor, and your squadmate (just don’t ask him about the younglings). Meanwhile, Sony braces for a major hit to PlayStation 5 sales due to new tariffs, possibly shifting production to the U.S. And in a surprising move, Jade Raymond exits Hav…

In this episode we cover return to Jean Grey and cover Phoenix and Phoenix Unleashed. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on t…

In this episode, we are joined by a special guests from Atomic Mass Games, Will Shick, and Josh Colón for an in-depth conversation about the Marvel Crisis Protocol May 2025 update and what changes were made. We explore the design and thought process for the Character Updates, in addition to talking about the process of brining all of the game's art…

Borderlands 4 boss Randy Pitchford responds to backlash over his "real fan" tweet—did his follow-up smooth things over? Sony is officially discontinuing PlayStation Stars, leaving gamers wondering what’s next. Meanwhile, Xbox is making nostalgia a core feature, bringing dozens of retro classics to Game Pass through a new partnership with Antstream …

In this episode, we dig into the Marvel Crisis Protocol May 2025 update document moments after it is dropped. We cover our initial gut takes, and each change on every character and card in the document. Fury's Finest is a podcast and resource devoted to the discussion of the tabletop game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marve…

In this episode we cover Kitty Pryde, Shadowcat. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how …

In this episode we cover Bobby Drake, Iceman. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how wel…

EB Games is back! The beloved Canadian retailer is making a nostalgic return after a major acquisition. GTA 6 Trailer 2—Rockstar gives us a fresh look at Vice City and its chaotic criminal underbelly. Gears of War: Reloaded—Microsoft surprises fans with a remastered classic, now coming to PlayStation. Gaming Fun Fact: The original Metal Gear (1987)…

In this episode we cover Namor, King of Atlantis. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how…

In this episode, Matt and Ryan discuss the newly confirmed delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is now set to launch in May 2026. Rockstar issued a statement explaining the delay and reaffirming their commitment to quality. We also cover Microsoft’s decision to raise Xbox console, accessory, and game prices globally, including in Canada. Meanwhile, N…

In this episode we cover Klaw. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how well the character…

Step into the enchanting world of Cyrodiil as we revisit one of gaming’s most beloved classics: Oblivion. In this special episode, Matt and Tim dive deep into the magic of the remastered edition—unpacking their impressions, sharing nostalgic memories, and discussing what still makes this game a timeless masterpiece. Whether you're a long-time fan o…

In this episode we cover M'Baku, the Jabari Chieftan. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and…

This week, we're diving into the hottest stories in the gaming world. The much-anticipated Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake is real, and leaked images look spectacular. We'll discuss the confirmations from multiple reputable sources and what this means for fans of the series. Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed official Canadian pricing for key Sw…

In this episode we cover T'Challa, Black Panther, Chosen of Bast First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic…

Join us for Episode 521 of the Day One Patch Podcast, where we unpack the latest in gaming news and controversies! From Nintendo's surprising decision to price the Switch 2 Welcome Tour separately to the unexpected delays in Canadian pre-orders, we delve into what this means for gamers. Plus, we tackle Ubisoft's bold legal stance on game ownership …

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest Mike Deluca from the Danger Room, live from the AdeptiCon 2025 floor. We cover Mike's games from the AdeptiCon Worlds event Swiss live on the con floor, and then talk about his World championship top 8 run when we get back from AdeptiCon in real time. Mike talks about his list, play patterns, and ho…

We're hot off the heels of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct where an absolute ton of information was dropped about the much anticipated console. In this episode, we'll be recapping and sharing opinions about the hardware, games, and controversies surrounding the Switch 2 - including some information that Nintendo has since dropped on websites and other…

In this episode we cover all of the news, spoilers, and reveals from the AdeptiCon 2025 event. We discuss all of the news and reveals, and the future of Marvel Crisis Protocol. We have lots of fun giving out first impressions of all of the exciting characters, cards, affiliations, and reveals. We also cover some of our tournament experiences at Ade…

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from Atomic Mass Games, Will Shick, Vice President of Creative Development and Strategy, for an in-depth conversation about Marvel Crisis Protocol live from the AdeptiCon 2025 floor. We cover the Friday AMG AdeptiCon panel reveals in greater detail, and learn the process and philosophies when making…

This is episode we dropped on the patreon After Dark feed earlier this month. Since we are out of town and traveling for Adepticon we thought this was a perfect time to drop this episode. We wanted to share it here on the main feed to give a preview of some of the different types of episodes we post on the After Dark feed. If you'd like access to m…

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we take a look at the ultra-detailed world of Far Cry 2. The second mainline entry into the Far Cry series decided to try and take the franchise in a more realistic and detailed direction which included: an advanced fire system, degrading weapons & vehicles, in-game maps for navigation, and more. Nintendo Direct March…

In this episode we cover Killmonger Usurper. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how well…

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the world of ridiculous collector's editions. Both the Saint's Row IV: Super Dangerous Wad Wad Edition (aka The Million Dollar Pack) and Dying Light's "My Apocalypse" Edition made headlines in their day, but there's one unexpected mention that made multiple lists online. Microsoft may have accidentally give…

In this episode we cover King T'Challa, King of Wakanda. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, …

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we take a look at the PSX - not to be confused with the PS1 (codename PSX). The PSX was a digital video recorder that was capable of playing PS2 and PS1 games. The device had multiple retail revisions and was only released in Japan. Rumors and leaks have been circling an alleged Oblivion remake with the latest informa…

In this episode, we announce the Fury's Finest Painting Gallery With No Name Winter 2024 1st and 2nd place winners, random participation raffle winners, and end the episode with the season announcement of the next contest. Additionally, we talk about painting technique and exceptional work done throughout the contest. Painting Gallery With No Name …

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the GBA eReader, originally released in Japan in 2001 and then later in North America in 2002, the eReader was able to read cards that a player would swipe just like a credit card. These cards included all sorts of goodies including full NES games, in-game rewards, and even GameCube integration. WB has shut…

In this episode we cover Loki, Prince of Lies. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how we…

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact, we explore a little-known budget-model of the PSP. Back in the day, the PSP was known for 4 models including the PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000, and PSP Go... but what about the PSP Street? This budget model was released in several PAL regions and launched almost alongside the PS Vita back in 2011. GameStop is looking …

In this episode we cover Thor, Hero of Midgard. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how w…

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact, we discussed the Famicom built-in microphone and the FSD (Famicom System Disk). The microphone was built into the second controller and allowed players to interact with games, however, the feature was cut in the NES release. The FSD was an add-on for the Famicom that used floppy disks for games instead of cartridges …

In this episode we cover all of the news and reveals for Marvel Crisis Protocol around the new errta document, and we discuss what characters and rules were changed. We also cover all of the rest of the new War of Kings Crisis cards and how they are played and our initial takes on those. Fury's Finest is a podcast and resource devoted to the discus…

In this episode we cover all of the news, spoilers, and stream reveals for Marvel Crisis Protocol around all of the reveals, character cards, and tactic cards from the new Inhumans affiliation box. We also discuss the new tactic cards for Gladiator, and cover our first takes on how we intend to use these models on the table. Fury's Finest is a podc…

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from Atomic Mass Games, Will Shick, Vice President of Creative Development and Strategy, for an in-depth conversation about Marvel Crisis Protocol. We learn Will's tabletop story, and the steps in his gaming journey that lead to AMG. Next, we explore Marvel Crisis Protocol's game's design process, d…

In this episode we cover all of the news, spoilers, and stream reveals for Marvel Crisis Protocol around some of the new revealed Crissis cards and Gladiator's card We also discuss the new tactic cards for Gladiator, and cover our first takes on how we intend to use these models on the table. Fury's Finest is a podcast and resource devoted to the d…

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the world of voicecontrolled games on the N64. We kick off our expedition with the ⁠YouTuber "Skawo"⁠ and their discovery of Japanese voice commands inside Zelda: Majora's Mask. Then we direct focus over to the VRU, the official N64 microphone add-on that, unfortunately, only officially supported two games.…

In this episode we cover Jane Foster, The Mighty Thor. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, an…

With the Switch 2's announcement being the big news this week, we thought we'd revisit the development of the original Nintendo Switch in the Gaming Fun Fact. With a focus on the many prototypes that Nintendo made, we discussed what lead to the Switch's form factor and how the features that we have today were decided upon during the console's desig…

In this episode we cover Lady Sif. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how well the chara…

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we discussed the pioneer of game streaming, OnLive. OnLive was a streaming platform way back in 2010 when high-speed internet was just starting to become commonplace (at least here in Canada). The platform had its own mobile apps (iPhone & Android), GoogleTV app, and small set-top box (MicroConsole), and some limited …

We start 2025 with a retrospective of Marvel Crisis Protocol, the MCU, and Fury's Finest in 2024, and the what we are most excited to cover in the new year on the show. Fury's Finest is a podcast and resource devoted to the discussion of the tabletop game ⁠⁠Marvel Crisis Protocol⁠⁠. ___________________________________ Fury's Finest is supported by …

Happy New Year! In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we discussed some game cheating devices including the Game Genie and the Game Shark. Both of these devices were commercially available and allowed players to intercept the data going between console and cartridge, where that information could then be temporarily changed to achieve invincibility, altere…

In this episode we cover Mephisto, Lord of Temptation. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, an…

In this episode we cover all of the news, spoilers, and stream reveals for Marvel Crisis Protocol around Nova and Yondu. We also discuss the new tactic cards for all of these characters, and cover our first takes on how we intend to use these models on the table. Please subscribe & listen to Jesse new Halo podcast: Truth and Reconciliation: A Halo …

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the world of adding CD players onto classic game consoles, specifically the N64DD for the Nintendo 64 and the Sega CD for the Sega Genesis. Both offerings attempted to expand the functionality of their cartridge-based counterparts with the increased storage and capabilities of CDs and magnetic discs. PlaySt…

In this episode we cover all of the news, spoilers, and stream reveals for Marvel Crisis Protocol around Man-Thing, and Elsa Bloodstone. We also discuss the new tactic cards for all of these characters, and cover our first takes on how we intend to use these models on the table. Fury's Finest is a podcast and resource devoted to the discussion of t…

In this episode, we discuss a local three round event we ran in Oklahoma titled Chris Con. We discuss list prep for the tournament, and learn in detail of all of the rounds and opponents we faced from the day of, and some of the pivotal match moments. Chris Con 2024 https://longshanks.org/event/21500/ Please subscribe & listen to Jesse's new Halo F…

In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we discussed weird disc formats namely the GameCube's mini-discs that were used for anti-piracy, and the PSP's UMD's that aimed at high-quality + portability. The Game Awards 2024 happened this past week, with Astro Bot taking the competition by storm landing several awards including Game of the Year. There were also …

In this episode we cover Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and …