Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 is easily one of the most anticipated PS5 video games of 2023. But does it have what it takes to surpass it's predecessors in Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales? Join us as we dig in to the mechanics, gameplay, and themes of Spider-Man 2, the latest from Insomniac on the PlayStation 5.
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Nintendo released their quarterly numbers, boasting strong sales for the likes of Mario and the gang. Join TRG as we dig into the recent news surrounding BioWare's lackluster tease of a new Mass Effect and Rockstar's announcement of a trailer for GTA VI. The guys also discuss Spider-Man 2, both spoilers and non. Be a Deer, keep it locked here, enjoy a new TRG!
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Nintendo Rakes in Huge Q1 - Q2 - Updates Top 10 Switch Games Sold
Super Mario Wonder Fastest Selling Super Mario Game
The Legend of Zelda live-action movie in development
Bioware teases Mass Effect reboot
Rockstar officially announces GTA VI - teases trailer early December
Modern Warfare III Is Not Doing Well
Insomniac confirms “main” Spider-Man going forward
Xbox Series X should see huge Black Friday discount
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It's over: Xbox now owns Activision/Blizzard/King. But what will they do with all those IPs in their Infinity Gauntlet? Also, Pete Hines resigns from Bethesda, a new game makes Lord of the Rings Gollum look like a masterpiece, and we talk about how Christians ought to engage with games that have LGBT themes along with the importance of discussing these things with your kids.
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In 2005, Microsoft released a game console that changed the landscape of gaming forever. The Xbox 360 was a juggernaut of a console that, despite the plague of the red ring, went on to revolutionize online gaming, bring us some truly incredible first-party experiences, and even allowed us to personalize our console and controllers. Join TRG as they reminisce and give the Xbox 360 it's roses.
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A lot has happened while TRG was away: Unity destroys it's brand, Sony uploads a State of Play, and Nintendo shows us all that the Nintendo Switch is here to stay. Join Micah & Logan as they discuss random things gaming companies did in the preshow and discuss the games they're enjoying in the show proper.
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Bethesda's new RPG, Starfield, is finally here! Starfield is in early release until September 8th, on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Steam. The reviews for Starfield have been great but some people just couldn't wait to get their hands on it. Join us as we get into the wildest Starfield news, discuss Playstation's outrageous price hike for PS Plus, and get in to Sea of Stars, Coffee Golf, Armored Core VI, and more.
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Larian Studios' recent game, Baldur's Gate 3, has launched to critical acclaim. While gamers are singing it's praises, there's some corners of the gaming industry that are not happy about Baldur's Gate 3's success. Some even saying that this game should not be the new standard. Join us as we dig in to the recent controversy, discuss some leaks regarding PS5 and Xbox Series X, and end the show with questions from our Deer Patrons!
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Micah & Logan finally finished Final Fantasy XVI and it is time to break the game down, examine it's themes, discuss it's drastic shift in gameplay, and answer the question: what makes Final Fantasy 16 a true Final Fantasy game? We also dig into the Sea of Stars demo, Remnant 2, and more. Enjoy!
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The results are in and it appears the deal between Xbox and Activision/Blizzard is going through! In the wake of this historical event, Sony agrees to a deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation. But that isn't all that Xbox is doing. Join Logan and Micah as they dive into the recent news, lament the state of games preservation, and have very differing opinions on Final Fantasy XVI.
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Final Fantasy XVI is finally here! Is Final Fantasy XVI all Square Enix said it would be? Well, the game is a bit of a mixed bag. Micah and Logan dig into the game, spoiler free, to give it it's roses and to cast some stones. The guys also dig in to the recent information dumps coming from the FTC trial over the Xbox/ABK acquisition that gives us some shocking information about Xbox's Amazon Wishlist, Jon Ryan slinging mud, and some information that has wondering why Xbox is even in this market anymore.
To round out the show, we discuss if the handhelds will rise again, the games we avoid and why, along with the games that have the deepest theological themes worthy of discussion.
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Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom may appear like a clone of Breath of the Wild on the surface. But as you dig deeper into it's depths, you realize the game is not a mere clone but a triumphant expansion upon what Nintendo built that soars to new heights and reaches some terrifying moments. Join Logan and Micah as they dig into the depths of Tears of the Kingdom and examine two very distinct themes prominent in the game.
Oh, and how insane was that Nintendo Direct?!
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Xbox recently held a showcase showing off games the like of Avowed, our first look at Fable, Forza Motorsport, and ended with a MASSIVE direct focused entirely on Bethesda's highly anticipated game: Starfield. Needless to say, the future looks BRIGHT for Xbox. Nate (Backlog Breakdown) joins Logan to dive in to some of the games shown and give their initial thoughts on the Xbox Showcase, as well as some of Ubisoft's Forward showcase.
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The recent Playstation Showcase was not quite what we expected. Join Logan and Micah as they revisit the Showcase and share their thoughts on what could have made it a lot better. The guys also dig deep into Tears of the Kingdom (no spoilers, of course). In the pre-show, the guys discuss Logan's musical hype stylings, extra discussion around the Playstation Showcase, and how YouTube has made them self-concious.
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The time has finally come: Tears of the Kingdom is upon us! But before we can discuss the game, we have to finish some and we did just that for this episode. We also dig in to the recent interview with Phil Spencer that KindaFunny hosted regarding Xbox and Redfall. We get into listener write-ins that forced us to watch the Gran Turismo movie trailer and we don't exactly hate it.
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As the winds begin to settle and it looks like Xbox gets closer to acquiring Activision/Blizzard/King, the UK CMA throws a wrench by blocking the acquisition deal! Joy! What does this mean for Xbox?
We also dig in to the fascinating news that PS5 is selling better than PS4, which forces all those scummy scalpers to sell their overstock systems at a loss. We dig in to Patron write ins where we take a look at new contenders in the mobile cloud gaming market, discuss the games we can't help but revisit, our lack of playing the Street Fighter 6 demo, and slaying demons around Christmas time.
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It's time to muster up the courage to do the most difficult thing: stop supporting the PS4/Xbox One generation systems. The guys also give their final thoughts on Resident Evil 4 Remake, spoiler free. They also dig in to write ins from Patreon supporters dealing with the rumors of a new Sony handheld and what game systems every game needs.
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The news is true: E3 has been cancelled. Join us as we reminisce over past E3's and all the cringey goodness that will be missed. The guys also discuss man caves in the pre-show before diving into just how good Resident Evil 4 Remake truly is. In the news, Live A Live is coming to more consoles but not Xbox? What's the deal here? We also get in to Patron write ins that has us talking about our least favorite series from Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox.
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Xbox announced a date for both a Starfield Direct and a release date for the game. But people online are saying Starfield got delayed. We disagree. We also get into PSVR 2 impressions, Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo, dream video game music projects, and remember just how solid the band Creed was (even if the lead singer went a little crazy).
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Playstation and Xbox both have said some weird things during the situation with the Activision/Blizzard acquisition, most recently Playstation has made the claim they need Call of Duty to fund their games. Is this true? We also dig into the Final Fantasy XVI preview footage, gush over Hogwarts Legacy, and painfully remember Tidus' laugh from Final Fantasy X.
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In a recent article, it appears Xbox Game Pass hurts game sales. While Xbox Game Pass is undoubtedly a massive value, it begs the question of at what cost? Join the guys as they recap the latest in gaming news, gush over games like Dead Space Remake, Hogwarts Legacy, and Metroid Prime Remastered.
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God of War Ragnarok is a meaty game. To help us discuss the themes, we brought on friend and Patron of the show: Nate McKeever (Backlog Breakdown). Before we get into the show, the preshow sees us discussing the recent news surrounding Xbox's layoffs and wondering just what is going on over there. The show proper sees us hinting at future content (including a new podcast) along with discussing the theme of obsession and parenthood as it relates to the characters in God of War Ragnarok. Buckle up. This is a long but rock solid episode.
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