Best Goons Games And Gear Podcasts (2025)

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Ghost of Tsushima Review | Accessible Sekiro, The Feeling, Chasing Foxes 2:36:32

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We’re back after our summer holidays and kicking off the second half of season 3 by looking at a particular Washington-based developer that we’ve looked at many times before, Sucker Punch Productions. After chatting about two-thirds of their raccoon trilogy on this very podcast, we’re taking a look at something that is much more recent, much more g…

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Big Brother Nintendo Is Going To Spy On Us 50:53

5M ago50:53

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Nintendo admits that they will probably record your video/audio for "safety", The Last of Us makes Ellie a father, Xbox & Asus are working together on Project Kennan, Switch 2's Elden Ring Tarnished Edition may be worth a re-purchase, and EA is high and mighty for not charging us $80 (Yet). 💰SUPPORT US! (pls) : ⁠https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesand…

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Deus Ex Review | Active Augmentations, Stealth Exploration, A Reactive World 3:02:15

4M ago3:02:15

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In the late 90s, John Romero convinced Warren Spector to join his studio in order to make the game of his dreams. This game was something Spector had been thinking about since 1993. It had a couple of names over the years – Troubleshooter being one, and Shooter: Majestic Revelations being another – but one thing remained the same: it was ambitious.…

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GTA 6 Delayed to 2026 and We Have To Learn To Survive Until Then 39:46

5M ago39:46

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Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to May 2026, Microsoft announces price increases for ALL xbox related things, and we also talk about the terrible state of prices in gaming. 💰SUPPORT US! (pls) : https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear🎮Discord: ⁠discord.gg/goonsgamesandgear 🐦 X: @PwettyDerek & @Gfone71195 📺Twitch: twitch.tv/goonsgamesandgear 📹 YouTube: …

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Batman Begins Review | Arkham Prototype, Scaring Goons, Acrobatic Gremlin 2:12:34

5M ago2:12:34

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In 2005, filmmaker Christopher Nolan was about to become mainstream with the first movie in his superhero trilogy. Meanwhile, a group of developers in Derby were working on a video game tie-in for said movie that wouldn’t turn out to be quite as popular. We’re taking a look at an action adventure game that was neither a precursor to a game based on…

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Oblivion Remastered Is Coming April 21st!? 38:06

5M ago38:06

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We discuss how this shadow drop could possibly be the best thing ever, IF TRUE! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/goonsgamesandgearDiscord: https://discord.gg/goonsgamesandgear► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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Nintendo Just Being Nintendo 19:01

5M ago19:01

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In this mini episode, we discuss how Nintendo confirmed that Breath Of The Wild Enhanced Edition will NOT include the dlc from many moons ago. People are upset but this is just classic Nintendo behavior. Furthermore, we learn that they won't implement console wide achievements, even though they're adding them to both Switch Zelda games, in a Notes …

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Haunting Ground Review | Dog Bonding, Dark Themes, Dodging Pursuers 2:24:31

5M ago2:24:31

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Imagine a game so successful that during the making of it, you actually end up coming up with three games. That’s what Capcom did when they were prototyping Resident Evil 4. They got that, they got Devil May Cry and they also got the game we’re talking about on this podcast. We’re going back to 2005 to take a look at a survival horror that didn’t g…

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A 5+ Hour Switch 2 Direct Analysis | GGG #307 5:08:55

6M ago5:08:55

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What can only be described as our best episode ever created, The Derek's go into great detail regarding that amazing Switch 2 direct. From Tech Specs, games coming to the system, launch titles, comparing it to the Switch 1, speculation on a Switch 2 lite or OLED, and overall hype, we talk it ALL. We really hope ya'll enjoy this one, we put our hear…

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Invisible, Inc. Review | Risk vs Reward, Incognita, The Slow Chase 1:59:13

6M ago1:59:13

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After the launch of Don’t Starve, Canadian developer Klei Entertainment was on solid ground in every way. They’d put their hand to many genres and had been successful in pretty much all of them. We’re going back to 2015 (or 2013, if you want to include this game’s EARLY early access launch) when they revisited sneaking, but put a different spin on …

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Nintendo's LAST Switch Direct? | GGG #306 Podcast 1:08:23

6M ago1:08:23

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The Goons discuss what they want from the last (?) Nintendo direct for the Switch 1! Also, we circle back to George's love for Gamestop!

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Metal Gear Acid Review | Card Battles, Withholding Info, Talking Dolls 2:27:06

6M ago2:27:06

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What do you do when you have a brand new handheld console coming out? You turn to a series that is synonymous with your home console. We’re going back to late 2004 (or early 2005… or late 2005, depending on the region you’re in) to look at a turn-based strategy spin-off. We’re talking Metal Gear Acid (or Metal Gear Ac!d, however you’re meant to pro…

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Thief II: The Metal Age Review | Stealth Strepsil, Sound Vibes, Robot Rising 2:37:13

7M ago2:37:13

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We’re going back into the shadows and listening out for footsteps on tiled floors, as we revisit a series that all of us enjoyed back in season 1. We’re going back 25 years to 2000 to look at a massively influential first-person stealth game. We’re talking Thief II: The Metal Age. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we chat a little bit about the…

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AI Is The BEST Thing Ever In Video Games!!! | GGG #305 Podcast 59:54

7M ago59:54

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AI In Video Games is the best and theres nothing wrong with it at all, if you think there is then you are wrong and lame. ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join►Let's Make A Juicy Di…

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Destroy All Humans Review | Holobobbing Around, Demolishing the 1950s, Speaking Human 2:02:13

7M ago2:02:13

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Who knew that a Jack Nicholson-sounding extra-terrestrial in a Grand Theft Auto-like would become a cult classic? We’re going back 20 years to 2005 to look at a third-person action-adventure game that spawned more sequels than you realise. We’re talking Destroy All Humans! On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we chat a little bit about Pandemic St…

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Sony State of Play | GGG #304 1:01:21

8M ago1:01:21

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We react and discuss Sony's State of Play! We had some tech issues but it gets fixed around 5 minutes! ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear ►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join ►Let's Make A Juicy Discord Community: …

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Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins Review | Grapple Hook Tweaks, Ninja Soap Opera, Movement Disagreement 2:06:36

8M ago2:06:36

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We’re living by honour and killing by stealth… again. For only the second time ever (although it will be happening a lot more throughout this season), we are returning to a series. We’re going back to 2000 to look at a third-person stealth-action game. We’re talking Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we …

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Tiktok HATES Us! | GGG #303 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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Try to stream on tiktok TWICE and get hit with a special kind of suspension, fun times thanks tiktok! Also, Captain America said Captain America doesnt represent America? Lastly, Rob wants to try out a weird board game► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us P…

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Shadow of Rome Review | Gladiatorial Combat, Corridor Questioning, Roman Whodunnit 1:57:33

8M ago1:57:33

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On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we take a look at a lead character’s striking resemblance to a West Bromwich Albion fan and Guardian columnist (see: the bust on this episode’s cover art). We also take a look at the origins of a small, independent, Japanese developer called Capcom, and how these big fights actually happened IRL. Crazy, right? …

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Obligatory Switch 2 & Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake? | GGG 302 1:19:46

8M ago1:19:46

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We recorded this on Wednesday Januarary 15th LIVE but despite our initial thoughts Nintendo DID decide to stealth drop Switch 2 announcement, super unlucky! ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0…

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Dying Light Review | Parkour Freedom, Zombie Chase, Superficial Sound 2:37:41

9M ago2:37:41

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What do you do after you’ve had one successful first-person zombie game that is owned by a publisher? You don’t develop the proper sequel in that series and you instead make your own version of that thing. We’re going back to 2015 to look at a first-person zombie action survival game. We’re talking Dying Light. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom,…

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Game of the Year 2024: The 2nd Annual Boomies! 3:28:55

9M ago3:28:55

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Around this time of the year, other video games podcasts will be doing their game of the year pods and talking about games like Astro Bot, Tekken 8, Helldivers 2, Dragon's Dogma 2, Silent Hill 2, Hades II, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Animal Well, Lorele…

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Those Game Awards were a NOTHING Burger! GGG 301 1:08:50

9M ago1:08:50

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With some notable exceptions, like Elden Ring, it really didn't feel like a 10th Game Award, didnt really feel special? ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join►Let's Make A Juicy Disc…

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Rogue Warrior Review | Sweary Mickey Rourke, Ludicrous Takedown, Okay Action 1:36:29

10M ago1:36:29

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Richard Marcinko was a U.S. Navy Seal, a Vietnam War veteran and an author. And in the mid-00s, Bethesda and Zombie Studios were going to make a video game based on him. And then that changed to Bethesda and Rebellion. We’re going back to 2009 to look at a first-person shooter featuring Demo Dick. We’re talking Rogue Warrior. On this episode of Ste…

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The Super Duper Special 300th Episode! 1:15:04

10M ago1:15:04

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Mini Ninjas Review | Conspicuous Shinobi, Empty Areas, Windy Pants 1:35:22

10M ago1:35:22

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After years of making bloody, adult, violent video games, the Danish video games developer we’re talking about today decided to make something that they could play with their kids. We’re going back to 2009 to look at a third-person action-adventure game featuring some small shinobi. We’re talking Mini Ninjas. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, w…

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Alien: Isolation Review | A Chaotic Xenomorph, Being Terrified, Sevastopol Sound 2:44:45

11M ago2:44:45

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In 1979, the screenplay of Dan O’Bannon was turned into a movie directed by a fledgling English filmmaker named Ridley Scott, and starring a young actress called Sigourney Weaver. It did alright. There were some more movies, some comics, some books, loads of merch, and even a few video games. We’re going back to 2014 to look at a first-person survi…

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Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Confirmed!? | GGG 299 2:01:06

11M ago2:01:06

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Untitled Goose Game Review | Annoying Villagers, Vague Jobs, Mostly Honking 1:52:44

11M ago1:52:44

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How many Slack conversations have you had that have been life-changing? If you answered anything other than “zero”, you are a liar. OR you are a member of the team that made the game we’re talking about on this podcast. We’re going back to 2019 to look at a stealth-puzzle game that became a phenomenon. We’re talking Untitled Goose Game. On this epi…

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Pokemon Teraleak, Also Mayo Doesn't Go On A Hotdog #298 1:13:15

11M ago1:13:15

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Sly 2: Band of Thieves Review | Huge Heists, Playable Pals, Big Bloat 2:17:39

11M ago2:17:39

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There were a lot of big games out 20 years – many of those games we’ve reviewed on this podcast, this year. But this game involving a raccoon, a turtle and a hippo is a special game for us, as it is the first time we are going back to a series for a look at a second game. We’re going back to 2004 to look at a 3D platformer that has big Ocean’s 11 e…

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Spark-Tuah, Senzu On That Bean! | GGG #297 1:11:28

12M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has been the nostalgia that the goons have needed. Also nostalgia► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills) / @goonsgamesandgear ►Let's Make A Juicy Discord Community: / discord ►About Goons, Games, And GearHosted by Dere…

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CounterSpy Review | DEFCON Delights, Proc-Gen Repetition, Big Vibes 1:36:54

12M ago1:36:54

1:36:54

A decade ago, a small indie developer called Dynamighty got a phone call (NB: don't know if it was a phone call.... could've been an email, a fax, carrier pigeon, or many other multiple means of communication) from a large publisher called Sony. And a game about the cold war was born! We're going back to 2014 to look at a 2D stealth-action game abo…

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Sony The PHONY! | GGG 296 1:15:01

1y ago1:15:01

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That State of Play was mostly meh with some nice touches here and there. Also, we talk about the ULTIMATE What If scenario for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero! ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJ…

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Murdered: Soul Suspect Review | Join The Dots Detective Work, Boring Demon-hunting; A Walking Fedora 1:42:44

1y ago1:42:44

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Independent developer Airtight Games partnered with Square Enix around a decade ago to prove that the hardest murder to solve is in fact your own. In many ways, that is a factual statement. In relation to this game, however... not so sure. We're going back to 2014 to look at a third-person adventure game about a ghost detective. We're talking Murde…

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Sony.... What The **** Is The Playstation 5 Pro? | GGG 295 1:25:12

1y ago1:25:12

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They want $699 for this huh, what an insane ask considering how it's not worth it, at all. ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join►Let's Make A Juicy Discord Community: https://discor…

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The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay Review | Darkness, The Prison, Surprises 2:11:24

1y ago2:11:24

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20 years ago, Starbreeze Studios was going through some tough times, and they were looking for one of their games to be the hit they needed. Across the water, Hollywood actor Vin Diesel was looking to get into video games with his new company called Tigon Studios. So, they decided to come together, and they launched a stealth-FPS in 2004. We're tal…

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Concord: The Live Service Flop! | GGG #294 1:33:18

1y ago1:33:18

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Concord is an insane flop! What went wrong? Why can't Playstation get this right? Where is Rob!?! All of these questions ANSWERED on this episode! ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/j…

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The People Vs Helldivers 2 | GGG 293 1:27:14

1y ago1:27:14

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We ponder the 60 day Helldivers 2 plan to fix the game, George admits he would get hit if he went clean shaven, we discuss if swirly's were every ACTUALLY a thing, an IN DEPTH discussion on male bathroom etiquette, and so much more! ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supportin…

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Rest In Peace Xbox Marketplace | GGG 292 1:27:42

1y ago1:27:42

1:27:42

We take a deep nostalgia trip on this one, lets talk about the xbox 360 era and how it defined out childhoods.

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Collect-a-Con was CRAZY! | GGG 291 46:28

1y ago46:28

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We discuss our travels into Collect-A-Con, a MASSIVE convention that was overloaded with Pokemon Cards. ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join►Let's Make A Juicy Discord Community: h…

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Boogie Is A Complex Creature | GGG #290 1:09:55

1y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Remember Boogie2988? Yeah us either BUT here we are, talking about him and Cancer in this episode! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goonsgamesandgear Twitch: https://www.youtube.com/goonsgamesandgear

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We Discuss Deep Lore In This Podcast Episode! IN PERSON GGG 289 1:07:08

1y ago1:07:08

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The Goons all got together, traveling across the globe just to get you this episode discussing Goons Lore! Enjoy! ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join►Let's Make A Juicy Discord Co…

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Seamless COOP Makes Elden Ring The Perfect Game | GGG 288 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

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We beat the game together from start to finish using the Seamless Coop Mod, and it made the game go from Perfect to Beyond Perfect. It was so much fun and we now look towards the next Souls game to have that kind of feature! ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Hel…

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Multiversus Needs Some TLC | GGG 287 50:59

1+ y ago50:59

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We Recorded And Played before their update, which fixed some of the issues we had. Either way, they needed to do better for this game. ► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join►Let's Ma…

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Ape Escape Review | Monkeys, Gadgets, Regional Accents 2:09:55

1+ y ago2:09:55

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25 years ago, a PlayStation-exclusive was released that required a new peripheral called the DualShock It had not one, not three, but TWO ANALOG STICKS. So, this one definitely made an impact at the time. We're going back to 1999 to look at a 3D platformer chock full of puzzles and monkeys to collect. We're talking Ape Escape. On this episode of St…

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Xbox COOKED With That Event | GGG 286 1:05:50

1+ y ago1:05:50

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Playstation State of Play Nothing Burger | GGG 285 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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Nothing of substance was announced and their closer was was weird and not really a closer. Watch Our Reaction Here: https://youtu.be/KPuAEmvyfCc► Best Place To Donate To Us! https://streamlabs.com/goonsgamesandgear►Become a Youtube Member GOON today! (Supporting Us Helps Us Pay The Bills)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynd_MzEai7_ge0GJvVTNsA/join…

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Watch Dogs Review | Hacking, Online Privacy, Iconic Aidan Pearce 2:47:04

1+ y ago2:47:04

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In June, 2012, almost every member of the general public decided they witnessing something special. The dissenting voices were few and far between. And then it came out two years later and opinions changed somewhat. We're going back to 2014 to look at an open-world, action-adventure hack-a-thon. We're talking Watch Dogs. On this episode of Stealth …

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Smash Bros Ultimate: Perfectly Balanced! GGG 284 1:31:30

1+ y ago1:31:30

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Who knew that Smash Bros Ultimate was one of the most balanced fighting games (even if they say it's just a party game), which is honestly impressive considering theres 80+ characters! Also, Ubisoft cancels a Division game nobody cared about, Square Enix is going multi platform, and we talk Multiversus with their juicy announcements!…