Best Best Stealth Game Podcasts (2024)

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Favourite Snacks To Munch On While Gaming | A Little to the Left, Vampyr 1:00:28

44m ago1:00:28

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After a week off due to illness, the Heathens are back and as chaotic as ever. Sometimes when you play video games for hours on end you need something to eat and drink. This week we discuss our go to bevs and snacks while gaming. Matt helps Marissa, Marissa gets interrupted, and Sacco is unhinged. Games we talk about this week: NHL, Madden, FIFA, F…

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SCHIM is a cute joyful stealth puzzle set in the shadows of the real world 27:00

8h ago27:00

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Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent…

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A Re-Introduction To The Heathens 53:54

14d ago53:54

53:54

We are back!!!! Welcome back to your weekly dose of chaos featuring Matt, Marissa, and Sacco. This week we are doing a quick re-intorduction about the Heathens. A nice way to ease back in. Matt has a preferred name, Marissa wants t-shirts, and Sacco has a lot of friends. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, Halo, Dragon Age, Ba…

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DINO CRISIS 1:23:39

24d ago1:23:39

1:23:39

It's time to experience the birth of "panic horror"! DINO CRISIS was something special. Usually just referred to as 'Resident Evil with Dinosaurs', we're here to talk all about it and make sure that you know it's so much more than that. Settle in with us, and let's get into some DINO HORROR! Special Guest Host: Tony AKA @one_big_boss from New2Retro…

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CAPES is a super heroic tactics game from the makers of HAND OF FATE 25:12

26d ago25:12

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Have you ever wanted to make the ultimate super hero teamup? Inspired by XCOM: CHIMERA SQUAD, CAPES is the new tactical super hero game where positioning and combo moves are the way to win. Want to put together your own fastball special? Squad composition and positioning is the way to win. Cade Franklin one of the original team on HAND OF FATE join…

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

1M ago2:09:55

2:09:55

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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COZY CARAVAN has cute stepped animations and chill lo-fi vibes 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

Chris Conte & Dean Ferguson from Queensland's 5 Lives Studios share COZY CARAVAN and ask you te enjoy lo-fi hip hop beats to open a market stall to. Learn why the team wanted to make something that was decidedly smaller than their previous titles, designing this cool stepped animation and why they still want to return to SATELLITE REIGN one day. Ap…

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

1M ago2:47:04

2:47:04

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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Top And Bottom 3 Games From The Past 4 Years | Hades, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Cyberpunk 2077 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

On the eve of the Heathens taking a short break, we thought it would be a good idea to look back at the past 4 years and give a short list of recommends and do not recommends. We will continue posting podcasts starting June 26 and will continue to stream and monitor the discord in the meantime. Matt is chaotic, Marissa agrees with Matt, and Sacco h…

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A Plague Tale: Innocence Review | Amicia & Hugo, Rats, The Final Boss 2:30:11

2M ago2:30:11

2:30:11

After years of being a support studio on Pixar games, and dabbling in new technology like the Kinect and HoloLens, French developer Asobo Studio got to work on the game that would be their breakout hit. We're going back to 2019 to take a look at a stealthy, puzzly action-adventure game. We're talking A Plague Tale: Innocence. On this episode of Ste…

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BALADINS is a time-loopy RPG for up to four pals where you can't save everyone at once 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Can't get your friends to come join you at your house for a night of tabletop gaming? BALADINS by French studio Seed by Seed takes the fun of rolling dice and playing a character and distills it to a cool timeloop adventure. Jean Nicholas and Thaïs Arias join Lightmap to share their narrative game which was featured as part of Ludonarracon, their c…

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Best Scenery In Video Games | Bioshock, Tomb Raider, Cyberpunk 2077 52:18

2M ago52:18

52:18

With the advance of technology comes an advancement in what developers can build for us to explore and adventure through. The heathens look back at their favourite video games and discuss the environments and sceneries that they fell in love with. Matt interrupts everyone, Marissa stands up for herself, and Sacco has trouble speaking. Games we talk…

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The Hardest Video Game Boss Fights | Destiny, FTL, Cuphead 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

Sometimes the topics are straightforward, like this one and still Matt gets confused/pedantic. This week the heathens talk about the video game boss fights that gave them the most trouble. Matt tries to clarify the topic, Marissa loves a good challenge, and Sacco plays nerdy games. Games we talk about this week: God of War, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fa…

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Days Gone Review | Hordes, Motorbike, Duration 3:06:21

2M ago3:06:21

3:06:21

Being done with Syphon Filter, and having some successes with a Resistance spinoff and an Uncharted spinoff, Bend Studio got to work on Sony's next big PlayStation exclusive. We're going back to 2019 to take a look at an open-world action-adventure game. We're talking Days Gone. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we take a look at how folks at t…

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Daytona USA 1:26:35

2M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

It's time for a ROLLING STAAAAART!!!! Join us as we discuss why SEGA's Arcade Smash Hit Daytona USA was so special, its home console ports, and how it somehow still maintains a spot at almost any Arcade you can go to. Special Guest Host: Andy from @LoveRetroBTW Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us on Twitter (X…

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Chicken Noodle Soup Of Video Games? | Minecraft, Kingdom Hearts, Jade Empire 50:57

3M ago50:57

50:57

Matt is sick and couldn't think of a topic so Sacco came to the rescue? What is your chicken noodle soup video game aka what games do you play when you're sick or feeling down? Also in a rare occasion, we talk about some news! Matt is coughy, Marissa has a different opinion, and Sacco talks about ads. Games we talk about this week: Big Brain Academ…

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Favourite Feature In Video Games | Diablo, Ghost of Tsushima, Ratchet and Clank 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

After a bit of chaotic clarification on what the topic actually is the Heathens discuss what their favourite features are from the video games of their past. Matt finally segues, Marissa gets interrupted, and Sacco knows how to spell segue. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, NHL, Grand Theft Auto, Burnout, FIFA, Minecraft, Baldur’s Gate…

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Hitman Go Review | Board Game Translation, Planning Your Moves, Oozing Style 1:55:29

3M ago1:55:29

1:55:29

Square Enix Montreal were initially going to be making the next big PC and console game in the Hitman series, until they were put on mobile phone duty. A third of the team left because they were so gutted. And then the remainder created a 2014 turn-based puzzle game. We're talking Hitman Go. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we take a look at t…

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Most Memorable Boss Fights In Video Games | Baldur's Gate, Spider-Man (2000), Fable 1:11:19

3M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Not every game has boss fights but if a game does have boos fights then it needs a super clever, well-planned boss fight. This week we look back at our vast history of video games and discuss our most memorable boss fights. Matt struggles with segways, Marissa is obsessed with Baldur's Gate, and Sacco feels attacked. Games we talk about this week: …

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Spring Gaming | Dirt Rally, Life is Strange, Sonic The Hedgehog 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

This one got surprisingly heated for a podcast about springtime. But anyway, here we are at the precipice of Spring and we are talking about the games that have that Springy vibe. Matt only draws Batman, Marissa gets heated, and Sacco feels attacked. Games we talk about this week: Monster Jam, Dirt Rally, Sonic The Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, Starde…

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Review | Breaking Posture, Shinobi Deathblow, It Is Hard 3:03:42

3M ago3:03:42

3:03:42

After effectively creating the Soulsborne genre and having a wild amount of success with it, one of the most celebrated developers of the 21st century decided to tinker the formula once more. And, again, to great success. We're going back to 2019, to a stealth action game that picked up so many game of the year awards that particular year. We're ta…

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League of Geeks almost shut up shop, their last big play is SOLIUM INFERNUM 44:58

3M ago44:58

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It's been nearly eight years since Trent Kusters one of the co-founders of Melbourne's League of Geeks joined me on the podcast. Back in the Pixel Sift days, Trent was working through the early days of ARMELLO their groundbreaking digital board game, but the last twelve months have been some of the hardest for the company. JUMPLIGHT ODYSSEY was she…

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Retro Blast Memories: A Kid and his N64 43:03

3M ago43:03

43:03

After way too long, it's finally time for another Retro Blast Memories episode. This one was difficult for me to write. It's very personal, but I think it will resonate with anyone who was ever a kid that grew up loving video games, especially in the 90s. I hope you'll enjoy it. - Patrick *The musical arrangement was sampled from Delice Musical wit…

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All About Apex: Legends 1:08:14

3M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

This is a game that we know quite a bit about because we play it all the time! We take a deep dive into the history and details of Apex: Legends. Matt doesn't listen, Marissa made a lot of notes, and Sacco remembered something Marissa didn't. Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebo…

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20 Questions Video Game Edition | Borderlands, Pokémon, Stardew Valley 1:29:01

4M ago1:29:01

1:29:01

Well, this was more chaotic than we thought it would be. This week we decided to play another game and tackle 20 questions but with video games, characters and objects. Again if this was an enjoyable experience please let us know in the discord and we'll do this again! Matt came prepared, Marissa gets stumped, and Sacco asks fun questions. Games we…

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Alias Review | Slight Spyness, Clunky Kicks, Weapon Degradation 2:01:37

4M ago2:01:37

2:01:37

Around 20 years ago, J.J. Abrams and Jennifer Garner came together to produce one of the most popular shows on TV for a number of years. What's the next logical step? Make a game based on it, of course. We're going back to 2004 to a stealth action game that based on a hit ABC TV programme. We're talking Alias. On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, …

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What Is Your Golden Age Of Video Games | Wii Sports, Midnight Club, Animal Crossing 51:41

4M ago51:41

51:41

Many of us have grown up through various console generations each of which offered a very different gaming experience to the last. This week we take a trip down memory lane and revisit our video game golden ages. Matt has a stroke of genius, Marissa lives in the present, and Sacco wasn't in a Nintendo family. Games we talk about this week: The Lege…

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Video Game Jeopardy | Baldur's Gate, Ratchet and Clank, Portal 46:47

4M ago46:47

46:47

Welcome to the Crowned Heathens Jeopardy special. In a twist to the usual trivia podcasts that we all love so much, we decided to try a new format this week. We had a blast with this one and hope you do too! Matt struggles to segue, Marissa is our gracious host, and Sacco tries his best. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Halo, Apex Lege…

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BERSERK BOY is a fast paced platformer with the soul of Sonic the Hedgehog 24:30

4M ago24:30

24:30

Did you grow up blasting through Green Hill Zone or Casino Night Zone? Maybe you spent hours defeating the nefarious schemes of Dr Wily. These colourful platformers hold a fond place in the hearts of many including Zu Ehtisham solo developer of the new BERSERK BOY where you blast through levels switching elemental powers as you go. Learn how Zu bui…

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James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing Review | Nano Suit, Driving Missions, Pierce Brosnan 2:20:18

4M ago2:20:18

2:20:18

The game we're discussing today may have the most star-studded cast of any game we'll ever review: Mya, Shannon Elizabeth, Heidi Klum, Judi Dench, John Cleese, Willem Dafoe and Pierce Brosnan. We're going back to 2004 to an action-adventure game starring one of the world's most famous fictional agents. We're talking James Bond 007: Everything or No…

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What Makes A Video Game DLC Good? | EA FC, The Sims, Zoo Tycoon 57:59

4M ago57:59

57:59

The Heathens are sick this week so be warned. But anyway, DLCs are crazy these days. There are a lot of different types of DLC from microtransactions to huge expansion packs. What makes a DLC worth it? Matt is a pirate, Marissa is sick, and Sacco is more sick. Games we talk about this week: FIFA, EA FC, The Sims, Zoo Tycoon, Age of Mythology, Desti…

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The enduring appeal of FRUIT NINJA, reinventing the game for Apple Vision Pro 30:39

4M ago30:39

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Queensland based Halfbrick have been making games for almost 25 years, and chances are if you’ve picked up a phone in the last decade you’ve played one of their games. Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, Age of Zombies or maybe you’re a bit more oldschool and played one of their Gameboy Advance games or PlayStation or Wii titles. In an industry that s…

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Linear or Non-Linear RPGs | Minecraft, The Witcher, Grand Theft Auto 54:58

5M ago54:58

54:58

In this episode, we spend the first half deciding what the topic actually is. Anyways, we talk about all the different types of RPGs and what we like and don't like. Matt has a type, Marissa gets annoyed, and Sacco has sugar. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Fable, Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, Dragon Age, God of War, The Last of U…

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LEFT ALIVE Review | The Difficulty, The Shooting, The Mikhail 2:29:57

5M ago2:29:57

2:29:57

Five years ago, there was a little bit of buzz around a game that Square Enix was publishing. Some of the people involved in making it had worked on Dark Souls, Armored Core, Metal Gear Solid. But, then it came out, and people were not happy one bit. We're going back to 2019 to look at a stealth-action survival game that was a Front Mission spin-of…

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Must Have Customization For RPG Video Games | Kingdom Hearts, The Legend of Zelda, Cyberpunk 2077 54:48

5M ago54:48

54:48

We all want to express ourselves in our unique ways, especially in video games. When you get the option to customize your character we all have things that we need to be able to change to feel satisfied with our options. This week the Heathens talk about their must-have customizations. Matt struggles, Marissa chose violence, and Sacco self-deprecat…

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Great Video Games We Porbably Won't Play Again | The Last of Us, Cuphead, Star Wars 56:58

5M ago56:58

56:58

Lots of spoilers for the games listed below!! The Heathens have played a lot of video games and some are great adventures. But some adventures are great only once. This week Matt, Marissa, and Sacco talk about the games that they liked and would recommend but would never play again. Matt tries to segue, Marissa has some string opinions, and Sacco i…

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Syphon Filter Review | Important Head Shots, Long Missions, Inconsistent Rules 2:05:00

5M ago2:05:00

2:05:00

In the late '90s, Sony was looking for an action espionage thriller. They were looking for their GoldenEye. So, they turned to the only studio they knew that could pull it off: the one that made Bubsy 3D. We're going back to 1999 to look at the first game in a long-running PlayStation exclusive series. We're talking Syphon Filter. On this episode o…

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Tenchu Stealth Assassins 1:50:43

5M ago1:50:43

1:50:43

Tenchu Stealth Assassins for the Sony PlayStation is not only one of the best stealth video games ever made, it's the first game that made you actually feel like a ninja... Join us as we discuss what makes the first Tenchu game so special. Special Guest Host: The Gamersician Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Follow us…

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Austin Wintory, Tripod, Montaigne on writing the Grammy Award nominated STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL 41:43

5M ago41:43

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The groundbreaking STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL is pretty unique and the very first Australian made game to be nominated for a Grammy Award, which will be awarded today. Composers Austin Wintory (JOURNEY, ASSASSIN'S CREED SYNDICATE) Scott Edgar and Simon Hall from musical comedy group Tripod, singer-songwritter Montaigne aka Jess Cerro join …

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Trivia Night With The Heathens | Tetris, Fortnite, Skyrim 1:11:36

5M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

TRIVIA!!!! We're back and with a twist because we pissed off Marissa. Our favourite type of podcast is a good old trivia night with the Heathens. There might be some different rules for trivia nights going forward. Matt struggles, Marissa is upset, and Sacco also struggles. Games we talk about this week: Sonic, Tetris, Grand Theft Auto, The Legend …

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What Are Your Video Game Brags? | Watch_Dogs, Battlefield, Deathloop 58:50

6M ago58:50

58:50

Everyone has something that they've done in a video game that they are proud of, even Matt. This week the Heathens discuss their proudest video game achievements. It's always nice to pump yourself up every once and a while. Matt likes having friends, Marissa is good at video games, and Sacco talks about biting controllers. Games we talk about this …

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Second Sight Review | Charm, Twisty Timelines, Weak TK 2:16:05

6M ago2:16:05

2:16:05

What does a podcast that looks at older stealth / stealthy videos games do after reviewing Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy on its last episode? It goes back 20 years to look at a stealth-action game from 2004 that is often compared to the aforementioned Psi-Ops! We're talking Second Sight! On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we look at the forma…

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Describe A Video Game In One Sentence | Mario Kart, Boyfriend Dungeon, Runescape 1:00:37

6M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

For the record, we don't hate each other. In this episode of the Crowned Heathens podcast, the Heathens have some fun. Taking inspiration from the Bookjar Pod (available everywhere you listen to podcasts) given one sentence the others have to guess what video game is being described. Matt was prepared for once, Marissa had some great sentences, and…

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What Happens When A Cozy Gamer Plays A Sweaty Game? W/ Taylor from The Queens of Fantasy 1:19:35

6M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

SPECIAL GUEST ALERT!!! In this crossover of the Marissa Podcast Universe, we have Taylor from the Queens of Fantasy podcast! We talk about Taylor's video game history and the standard guest questions we ask everyone on our podcast. We also talk about what would happen if a cozy gamer played a sweaty game. Matt discovers things about himself, Mariss…

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Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Review | Telekinesis, Pointless Stealth, An Evil Twin Sister 2:13:10

6M ago2:13:10

2:13:10

It's time to do it again as we kick off Stealth Boom Boom season 2! According to our first game of 2024, your mind is the ultimate weapon. In fairness, that does make sense; if you're reading this, your brain is capable of big things (because you're an intelligent person who is about to listen to this podcast). We're going back 20 years to look at …

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Our New Year's Video Game Goals | Spider-Man, F1, Apex Legends 1:03:26

6M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Now we look to the future and what 2024 might hold for our gaming trio. In this week's episode, the Heathens try to make goals/challenges for themselves and each other. Matt gets offended, Marissa gets shamed, and Sacco skates by unscathed. Games we talk about this week: Borderlands, Dragon Age, The Witcher, God of War, Final Fantasy, Baldur’s Gate…

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2023 Year in Review | Bioshock, A Plague's Tale, Deathloop 1:07:06

7M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Taking a look back at the games we played in 2023. Some of us played a lot of video games and some of us wanted to play more video games in 2024. We talk about the games we loved, the games we didn't and all the games we played the most on each system. Matt plays the Switch, Marissa plays the Xbox, and Sacco plays Playstation. Games we talk about t…

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Game of the Year 2023: The Boomies 3:10:27

7M ago3:10:27

3:10:27

Around this time of the year, other video games podcasts will be doing their game of the year pods and talking about games like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Super Mario Bros Wonder, Spider-Man 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. NOT US! No, no, no. This is the culmination of the first year of Stealth Boom Boom. And that means this is the…

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Ghosts 'N Goblins 'N Ghouls 1:37:02

7M ago1:37:02

1:37:02

Ghosts 'N Goblins might just be one of the most difficult games ever made. It'd be enough for us to just talk about that if we wanted to torture ourselves, but instead we're talking about THREE! Help us... Join us as we discuss Ghosts 'N Goblins for NES, Ghouls 'N Ghosts for SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive, and Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts for SNES. Special Gues…

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Video Game Characters You Could Beat In A Fight | Little Big Planet, Minecraft, Life is Strange 1:14:04

7M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

So this was a weird one and took a turn fast. I don't even know where to start with this one. The Heathens talk about what video game characters they could beat in a fight. Anyway, listen for yourself and try not to judge. Matt would beat up a child, Marissa is the voice of reason, Sacco would beat up a baby. Games we talk about this week: Venba, S…

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