Prepare your beam sabers and polish your Zaku helmets-this episode of Play Comics is about to launch straight into the Universal Century! We’re diving headfirst into the PS2 classic Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, where the only thing more intense than the space battles is trying to pronounce “RX-78-2” three times fast. Joining the fray is …

It's been a few weeks, but we're back. Join us on this secret mission to get derailed repeatedly while trying to talk about PAX East, and make fun of Xbox for raising console prices. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all kinds of folk…

Read transcript HULK SMASH… your expectations! This week on Play Comics, we’re going green with rage as we dive into 2005’s The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction – the game that asked the important question: “What if we gave players the power to literally punch a helicopter out of the sky and then use a bus as a baseball bat?” Developed by Radi…

Strap on your jetpack and set your phasers to “mildly confused,” because this week on Play Comics we’re rocketing straight into the neon-lit chaos of Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday! That’s right—dust off your Sega Genesis and prepare for a wild ride through a universe where the future looks suspiciously like a 1990s living room. Joining us for …

Read transcript Gather ‘round, Dragon Ball devotees and gluttons for punishment! This week on Play Comics, we’re subjecting ourselves to the digital equivalent of getting hit by Frieza’s Death Beam repeatedly-Dragon Ball Z Taiketsu for the Game Boy Advance. Imagine taking the most explosive anime franchise in history and cramming it into a game wit…

Read transcript Get ready to tattoo the number XIII on your memory banks (preferably not on your collarbone) as Play Comics dives into the cel-shaded, amnesia-riddled world of XIII – the video game adaptation that brought Jean Van Hamme’s acclaimed French graphic novel series to life on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. This first-person shooter might be th…

Welcome, Earthlings and Cybertronians alike, to another episode of Play Comics-where the only thing more confusing than the continuity is trying to fold yourself into a PS2 disc case! This time, we’re rolling out (and occasionally transforming) into the wild world of the 2004 Transformers video game. Yes, the one that’s based on Transformers: Armad…

Read transcript Hell hath no fury like a Hellspawn scorned, especially when that Hellspawn is leaping between platforms on your PlayStation 2! This week’s episode of Play Comics dives headfirst into the fiery pits of “Spawn Armageddon,” the video game that attempted to cram the first 99 issues of Todd McFarlane’s demonic anti-hero saga into button-…

Justin is joined by Brit and Finn to discuss South of Midnight, a love letter to southern folklore and a sorely needed original release in Microsoft's lineup. This game was reviewed using a code provided by the publisher. Thanks to Microsoft and Compulsion Games for the opportunity to review this game. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern…

Y'all. Can we just stop. Can we get off this rollercoaster ride. What do I have to do. Anything. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all kinds of folks to talk nerdy - https://t.co/5cjbEy1SCF…

This week on Play Comics, we’re taking you on a high-speed tour through Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, a PS2 classic that’s equal parts thrilling dogfight simulator and love letter to Universal Century lore. From piloting iconic mobile suits to reenacting pivotal battles from the One Year War, this game has everything a Gundam fan could a…

In the second of two Nintendo-centric broadcasts, we discuss the full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 (though not before some really gushy mushy talk about how much we all love each other). Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all kinds …

In the first of two consecutive Nintendo-centric episodes, we discussed the big Nintendo Switch Direct and our expectations and predictions for the then-imminent Nintendo Switch 2 presentation. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all ki…

Yo Joe! Or should we say “Yo NES!” because this week on Play Comics, we’re tackling G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero—the video game adaptation of everyone’s favorite cartoon about freedom-loving heroes battling against Cobra’s endless supply of bad ideas. With explosive levels and a cast of characters straight out of your childhood toy box, this game…

Welcome to another episode of Play Comics, where we volley between the pixelated world of video games and the ink-stained pages of comic strips! This week, we’re serving up a nostalgic slice of handheld gaming with Snoopy Tennis for the Game Boy Color—a game that lets you smash tennis balls as Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang while channeling th…

It's a big moment we've been waiting for, though it has come at a thoroughly demoralizing time: the North American gaming industry's first direct join union has formed. We talk about the potential long-term outcomes of the UVW-CWA. Plus: why have some old games aged better than others? Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch…

Attention, space cadets and retro gamers! Prepare to blast off into a pixelated adventure as Play Comics takes on Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom. We’re zooming through the 25th century faster than you can say “bidi-bidi-bidi,” exploring this cosmic classic that graced the Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Atari 5200, and Intellivision. Joining us on this retr…

Derek and Justin have dedicated their lives to nothing but Monster Hunter Wilds since they got their hands on it, which isn't EVERYTHING you need to know about one of the generation's biggest releases, but it sure is a starting point. This game was reviewed on PC and PS5 using a code provided by the publisher. Thanks to Capcom for the opportunity t…

Derek and John discuss the intersection between the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes in gaming, the recasting of several actors by Hoyoverse, and a dogbutt AI character demo from Playstation. More importantly, we let John nerd out about the proper reveal of Silent Hill f (I guess we type that lowercase?).

Greetings, cave dwellers and retro gaming enthusiasts! Prepare to be transported back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and pixelated graphics were cutting-edge technology. This episode of Play Comics is about to take you on a wild ride through the prehistoric world of BC’s Quest for Tires and its bone-rattling sequel, BC II: Grog’s Revenge…

We're joined by friends of the show Sam Tolbert and (eventually) Anoriand to talk about Konami's weirdly mixed strategy for returning to gaming relevance. Also, gaming sure might be about to get way more expensive as a hobby, huh? Sorry for the very late upload. Life has been life-ing. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch…

Read transcript Prepare for takeoff, fellow gamers! This week on Play Comics, we’re blasting off into the world of Robotech: Battlecry, where you can pilot a Veritech fighter and save the universe while trying not to crash into your own nostalgia! Join us as we follow Jack Archer on his epic quest to defend Earth from those pesky Zentraedi, all whi…

With a stacked cast, we and our guests end up doing a chill episode literally just talking about the things we've been playing, including the newly released Monster Hunter Wilds. Then we save a few minutes to complain about Warner Bros doing Warner Bros stuff, as we've come to expect. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.…

Read transcript Attention, digital duelists and pixel-punching prodigies! Prepare to digivolve your eardrums as Play Comics takes a nostalgia-fueled dive into the arena of Digimon Rumble Arena on the PlayStation 1. This episode is more loaded than Agumon after a spicy curry feast! Joining us in this byte-sized battle royale is none other than Derek…

Grab your time-traveling bow and arrow, folks! It’s time to dive into the prehistoric playground of Turok: Evolution, the game that asked, “What if we took a beloved comic book series and cranked the dinosaur-blasting action up to 11?” Join us as we explore this Acclaim-produced, multi-console extravaganza that had gamers questioning whether they w…

It's Valentine's Day Eve, Derek's showing some chest, and the crew decides to revisit our biggest video game crushes over the years. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all kinds of folks to talk nerdy - https://t.co/5cjbEy1SCF…

We're joined by journalist Eric Switzer to talk about the ESA's new invite-only industry trade show "iicon" (that's how it's spelled), as well as how several major gaming publishers are succeeding and failing at their multiplatform strategies. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord…

Attention, mutant enthusiasts and digital adventurers! Prepare yourselves for a journey into the pixelated past as we dive headfirst into the treacherous depths of Murderworld. This week, we’re joined by the indomitable Austin Auclair from PatientRock to tackle the notorious X-Men: Madness in Murderworld, a game that’s been haunting players’ nightm…

Attention, pixel-pushing pals and manga maniacs! Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the digital pages of gaming history as we dive into the world of The Mafat Conspiracy, the NES sequel to Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode. This episode of Play Comics is locked and loaded with more action than Duke Togo’s sniper rifle! We’re joined by the …

It's an extra long episode as (spoiler alert) the entire crew shows up for the first time in ages to talk about our personal favorite games of 2024. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all kinds of folks to talk nerdy - https://t.co/5cj…

Hold onto your enchanted joysticks, pixel pilgrims! This week’s Play Comics episode is diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of SpellCaster—the Sega Master System gem that’s part Buddhist demon-hunting simulator, part side-scrolling magic blaster, and 100% “why is there a cybernetic samurai in medieval Japan?” energy. Joining us in this dimensio…

The gang comes together to discuss the Xbox Developer Direct from earlier in the day. Also, we discuss an interview describing Capcom's use of AI in development, trying to keep the facts straight and figure out if there's any use that doesn't skeeze us out. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the com…

Attention, pixel pugilists and manga maniacs! Prepare to have your mind blown faster than you can say “Omae wa mou shindeiru” because Play Comics is about to unleash a Genesis gem that’ll make your thumbs twitch with nostalgia. We’re diving headfirst into the post-apocalyptic world of Last Battle, a game that’s more thinly veiled than a sumo wrestl…

It's a triple threat as we get to talk about some Nintendo related news, some Xbox related news, and some Playstation related news, all in the same show! When's the last time we had a triple threat like that? Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected s…

Read transcript Krillin’ it softly, podcast lovers! It’s time to dust off your Game Boy Advance and charge up your Ki for an episode so epic, it’ll make Frieza cry for his momma! We’re diving into The Legacy of Goku 1 & 2, where pixels meet power levels and button mashing meets “But I haven’t even reached my final form!” But wait, what’s that? Is i…

Read transcript Snikt! Bub, it’s time to sharpen those adamantium claws and dive into the convoluted world of X2: Wolverine’s Revenge! This week on Play Comics we’re slashing our way through a game that’s as confusing as Wolverine’s own backstory. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this peculiar title that’s supposedly based on X2: X-Men United…

In lieu of meaningful news but a tumultuous personal week, John surprises Derek by suggesting they literally just talk about Final Fantasy 9 for a while. It's not a news show, but it's a shockingly wholesome time. Also there's so much argument about pronouncing Final Fantasy character names. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - …

Cyborgs, circuits, and controller-smashing chaos converge in this week’s electrifying Play Comics episode! Grab your pixel blasters and prepare for a digital demolition as we dive deep into the most metal crossover of the 90s: Robocop vs Terminator! Our special guest Ryan Placchetti from the Don’t Wreck Yourself podcast joins us to dissect this mul…

In our first show of the new year, we discuss the pattern of layoffs throughout the last year, which companies fell hardest into it, and which companies avoided it. Also: Nintendo, just reveal the Switch 2 already. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, prote…

Justin has been enraptured by STALKER 2 (I'm not typing the stylized version again that's a lot of work) and absolutely HAS to talk about this strange game and its commitment to player friction and emergent experiences. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, …

Greetings, adventurers and digital dungeon crawlers! Prepare to embark on a journey that’s part pixels, part dragons, and all awesome. This episode of Play Comics is about to take you on a wild ride through the fantastical realm of Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice on the Sega Dreamcast. Hold onto your controller, because we’re joined by the …

Dive into the depths of gaming nostalgia with this week’s episode of Play Comics, where we’re making waves with “Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis”! Grab your tridents and prepare for a splash of humor as we explore this Xbox and GameCube gem that’s more waterlogged than a sponge in a tsunami. Our special guest, Anne Brennaman from The Comics Collective…

Derek, John, and Finn are here to discuss the updated console release of Apple Arcade hit Fantasian, from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. It's maybe not the life-changing revelation some have hyped it up to be... but gosh dang does it hit a specific target few are hitting right now. This game was reviewed on PC and Nintendo Switch with co…

We're joined by journalist Sam Tolbert to talk about the thing that pre-empted our liveshow last week: The Winter Keighleys 2024, aka The Game Awards. Despite our cynicism... okay, this was kind of a good one. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected …

The crew dives into recently played games like Mouthwashing and FANTASIAN Neo Dimension before slagging off on the rise of AI in the gaming space. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusive, protected space for all kinds of folks to talk nerdy - https://t.co/5cjbE…

John, Derek, and Jeff talk about the handheld market and whether Microsoft or Sony's handheld strategies can carve much space for themselves. Discussion gets UNUSUALLY heated. But not before a far-too-long aside about Final Fantasy 14, as is tradition. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the communit…

We're joined by writer and comedian Mike Drucker for our first show after the big charity bash to talk about our relationships with gaming as an art form when everything seems to be crumbling around us. But first... Tetris. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9pm Eastern US time - twitch.tv/officialsdgc Join the community Discord for a cool, inclusi…

The long-anticipated remake of Dragon Quest III is finally here. It's one of the most important games ever made, but how does a new round of polish and some slight additional story content help this game hold up to modern standards? John and Derek discuss the importance of the original game and who this remake is probably best suited for. This game…

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a super-powered episode of Play Comics that’ll have you faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive! This week, we’re diving into the pixelated world of “Superman: The Man of Steel” for Xbox, a game that’s more connected to the comics than Lois Lane is to trouble. Joining us on this K…

FIRST: Derek vamps alone for a few minutes while waiting for their friends to love them enough to join the call. THEN: Talk about videos games, Netflix shuttering their AAA game development studio only two years into their project, and we catch back up on the Bandai Namco story we didn't make time for last week. Catch SDGC Live Thursday nights at 9…