Best Metacritic Podcasts (2024)

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Game Junk Episode #206: Do Gamers Care Too Much About Metacritic Scores?

6d ago

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We debate the value of Metacritic and how it can negatively impact the game industry and also discuss Unity's latest pricing structure changes plus we also talk more Astro Bot, Cat Quest 3, Crypt Custodian and Mafia: Definitive Edition.By Game Junk

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Astro Bot game director reacts to 94 metacritic review score | Ep #53 2:45:15

9d ago2:45:15

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Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends for a limited time to get 15% off and free shipping on your Raycon order! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS. -- This week we're lucky to be joined by Nicolas Doucet, game director of Astro Bot, for his first interview after the review scores went live. A big thanks to Jordan Middler of VGC for stopping by as …

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Dragon Age The Veilguard is make-or-break for Bioware (feat. MrMattyPlays) | Ep #54 2:24:00

6m ago2:24:00

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Try AG1 here http://drinkag1.com/FRIENDS and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring FPS! -- Use code FRIENDSPERSECOND at the link here to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/friendspersecond. Thanks to our friends Incogni for s…

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Yoshi-P Talks 24-Man Savage | Episode 419 1:40:52

10h ago1:40:52

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The rumors seemingly appeared out of nowhere but now they're confirmed: We're getting 24-man savage content in FFXIV. We read an interview by PCGamesN where Yoshi-P tells us a tiny bit more about the content as well as savage content in general. We also read through a lot of MogMail - some of the topics include quality of life suggestions, the sigh…

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Character Model Updates & Time Travel Expansion? | Episode 418 1:36:44

3h ago1:36:44

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The interviews keep rolling in, and this week we read an interview where Yoshi-P teases possible directions the story might take us in the future, like the Warrior of Light becoming a Shogun in Hingashi, or maybe travelling back in time or even to the future. We also discuss the recent update on the Lodestone about character model feedback and the …

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Game Junk Episode #205: PS5 Pro Reveal + Astro Bot Initial Thoughts

1d ago

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We react to the PS5 Pro announcement and discuss the joy of Astro-Bot plus we also address the premature death of Concord and talk Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and Pico Park 2.By Game Junk

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Yoshi-P Responds to the Criticism | Episode 417 2:00:18

6d ago2:00:18

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In recent interviews Yoshi-P responds to the criticism and mixed response to FFXIV Dawntrail. He also talks about the future of the gameand how they're handling community feedback. We also give our review of The Rising 2024, Pax West 2024, and we read a MogMail about a connection between Allag and the portal in Skydeep Cenote. Interviews: Eurogamer…

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Yoshi-P Doesn't Like Honey B. | Episode 416 1:22:48

6d ago1:22:48

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Yoshi- P has revealed that he's not a big fan of a character that the FFXIV community loves in a recent interview with PcGamesN. We also discuss the upcoming Rising event, and of course; MogMail. Some of the topics include a potential invasion of Tural, naming conventions, and the Ronkan ruins on the Source. Welcome! Interview: https://www.pcgamesn…

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Game Junk Episode #204: Fall Game Preview 2024

15d ago

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We weigh in on all of the major video game releases coming out over the next four months with our annual Fall Game Preview plus we also give some updates on playthroughs of Red Dead Redemption 2, Cat Quest III and Star Wars Outlaws.By Game Junk

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Game Junk Episode #203: Initial Thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws, Concord and Black Myth: Wukong

21d ago

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We discuss the announcement of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming to PS5 plus we also offer initial impressions of Star Wars Outlaws, Black Myth: Wukong, Concord, Deadlock and Thank Goodness You're Here.By Game Junk

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Our First Ever Live Show (feat. Ben Starr and Alex Jordan) | Ep #52 1:49:06

20d ago1:49:06

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Use code FRIENDSPERSECOND at the link here to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/friendspersecond. Thanks to our friends Incogni for sponsoring this episode! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:25 Show and Tell (With Gifts!) 16:23 Special Guests Alex Jordan and Ben Starr 53:59 Incogni (ad) 56:03 What We've Been Playing (…

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Dawntrail's Metacritic Score | Episode 415 1:19:19

23d ago1:19:19

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The Metacritic scores for FFXIV Dawntrail are not as high as one would want for FFXIV and we finally discuss why people are so down on Dawntrail. We also discuss the artwork for Cosmic Exploration shown off during the Chinese Fan Fest, and a lot of MogMail! Is an Endless a person? Where will the patch story take us? Is Tural and Empire? Do we want …

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Moonfire Faire 2024 Review | Episode 414 1:05:17

1M ago1:05:17

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Moonfire Faire is upon us once again and it's time to discuss this years' event. We also discuss the news that FFXIV is once again the biggest source of income for SE, and from your MogMail we discuss whether we are the baddies or not, and more. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Spea…

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Game Junk Episode #202: Cat Quest 3 First Impressions

1M ago

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We give our initial thoughts on the highly anticipated Cat Quest 3 and catch up on some other games we've been playing including EA Sports College Football 25, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Super Catboy and the PSVR2 PC Adapter.By Game Junk

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Jason Schreier joins to talk Bungie cuts + Game Informer crew discuss closure 3:19:57

1M ago3:19:57

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Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkag1.com/FRIENDS. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring FPS. -- Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends for a limited time to get 20-40% off your Raycon order! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS. -- If you wanna check out our brand new…

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Wuk Lamat Hate, Patch 7.05, & Moonfire Faire 2024 | Episode 413 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

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Patch 7.05 has arrived and with it came the new savage raids, the treasure map dungeons, as well as a lot of job adjustments. The Wuk Lamat hate continues to be absolutely unacceptable, and we discuss our thoughts on the matter. Moonfire Faire is returning as always - what can we expect this year? And of course: MogMail! MogMail: https://speakersxi…

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Yoshi-P Interview & JP NPC Rankings | Episode 412 1:31:53

1M ago1:31:53

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A number of interviews with the French gaming press has been released and we dive into one of them done by Millenium. We also discuss the recent NPC rankings from JP, where Wuk Lamat is not doing do good. And of course; MogMail! Millenium interview (in French): https://www.millenium.org/news/415718.html MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► P…

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New 8-Man Raids Too Hard? & Ilsabard Expansion Next? | Episode 411 1:42:57

1M ago1:42:57

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The new 8-man raid 'The Arcadion' is out now and it''s time to give our honest review. Is it at the level of quality we expect? And is the thread on the official forums right about it being too difficult? And during MogMail we get to talk more about our wishes for an expansion that involves Dalmasca and Ilsabard. This and more in this week's episod…

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Ep #50: The Vibes are in Shambles 2:11:10

2M ago2:11:10

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Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkag1.com/FRIENDS. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring FPS. -- Use code FRIENDSPERSECOND at the link here to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/friendspersecond. Thanks to our friends Incogni for spo…

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Game Junk Episode #201: Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn First Impressions

2M ago

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We give our initial thoughts on a handful of new games including Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess plus we also discuss Dungeons of Hinterberg, Stellar Blade and Tiny Lands and Frank finally gives Red Dead Redemption 2 another shot.By Game Junk

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Is Dawntrail Good? | Dawntrail Spoilercast | Episode 410 3:49:26

2M ago3:49:26

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It's finally time to talk about Dawntrail's Main Scenario Quests. The long awaited spoilercast is here in an XXL episode of Speakers of Hydaelyn. What do we think of the pacing? The story itself? The characters? Tune in and find out! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Memb…

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Upcoming Job Changes & Housing Too Bright | Episode 409 1:32:09

2M ago1:32:09

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The last spoiler-free episode of the show before our Spoilercast next week! Issues with the game post-launch is being addressed, including the freezing and stuttering experienced by Xbox players. Yoshi-P has been very busy this week. Job changes has been announced following feedback from players during early access and launch. What can we expect, a…

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Dawntrail (Spoiler Free) First Impressions & Patch Notes | Episode 408 2:46:11

2M ago2:46:11

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Dawntrail is finally here, and we are here to give you the rundown of the first two days since Early Access started. There have been a few issues during launch, and we'll tell you all about them. We also give you our first impressions of Dawntrail so far, as well as reading through the patch notes. Rest easy - this episode of Speakers of Hydaelyn d…

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Ep #49 - What we're looking forward to for the rest of 2024 2:30:51

2M ago2:30:51

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Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkag1.com/FRIENDS. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring FPS. -- Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends TODAY to get 15% off your Raycon order, plus free shipping! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS. -- If you wanna check out our brand…

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Game Junk Episode #200: Mindblowing Moments in Gaming (and More Listener Q&A)

2M ago

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For our 200th episode, we dip into the mailbag to answer a bunch of your questions including our top 5 gaming memories, favourite video game soundtracks, game design ideas that make us jealous and mindblowing moments that stand out as massive leaps forward for the medium.By Game Junk

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Game Junk Episode #199: Why PC Gaming is Taking Over

2M ago

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We discuss the increasing popularity of PC gaming and how it might affect the future of consoles plus we also talk Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition, Botany Manor, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, #BLUD, Polimines and Red Dead Redemption.By Game Junk

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Ep #48: The Elden Ring Difficulty Discourse Is Missing The Point 2:55:47

3M ago2:55:47

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Head to https://factormeals.com/fps50 and use code FPS50 to get an exclusive 50% off your first Factor box, plus 20% off your next month! Thanks to Factor for supporting FPS. -- Head to https://manscaped.com and use code FRIENDS to get an exclusive 20% off + free shipping! Thanks to Manscaped for supporting FPS. -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:45 Cat…

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Final Dawntrail Info & The Healer Strike | Episode 407 2:03:23

3M ago2:03:23

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We are in the final stretch before Dawntrail, and we give you all you need to know before the new expansion's early access starts. We also read some pre-Dawntrail MogMail, and we finally discuss the healer strike that's going on within the game. Hope you all enjoy Dawntrail and we'll see you in the next spoiler-free first impressions episode of Spe…

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Game Junk Episode #198: Nintendo Direct June 2024 Recap

3M ago

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We offer up reactions to all of the announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario & Luigi Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom plus we also discuss Still Wakes the Deep, Another Crab's Treasure, Hauntii, Helldivers II and Smash TV.By Game Junk

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Live Letter 82 & Media Tour Breakdown Part 2 | Episode 406 2:45:46

3M ago2:45:46

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Live Letter 82 has graced us with a load of new information - we go through it all - including the launch trailer! Lots to be excited about as we count down the days to Dawntrail's release! We also finish our Media Tour Breakdown by going through the interviews that came out of that. Video version: https://youtu.be/8X1ph4NqIFU MogMail: https://spea…

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Media Tour 2024 Breakdown | Part 1 | Episode 405 3:14:37

3M ago3:14:37

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Last Thursday the internet was flooded with information from the Media Tour, and it's time for the Speakers to break it all down. In this first part we discuss the new areas and the changes to all the jobs. Please bear in mind that we can't give an in-depth analysis on all the jobs, but we try. In Part 2 we dive into all the info from the interview…

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Game Junk Episode #197: 30 Best Games from Summer Game Fest 2024

3M ago

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We dig a little deeper into the 2024 Summer Game Fest season and countdown our 30 favourite games shown across all of the showcases plus we also discuss the System Shock remake, Dragon's Dogma II, Another Crab's Treasure and Hauntii.By Game Junk

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Ep #47: Summer Games Fest ain't no E3, but it's alright. 3:02:37

3M ago3:02:37

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Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkag1.com/FRIENDS. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring FPS. -- Use code FRIENDSPERSECOND at the link here to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/friendspersecond. Thanks to our friends Incogni for spo…

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Game Junk Episode #196: Xbox Games Showcase + Summer Game Fest 2024 Recap

3M ago

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We share our reactions to all of the major announcements from Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 including Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day, Lego Horizon Adventures and Blumhouse Games plus we also touch on some of the potential gems from the indie showcases as well.By Game Junk

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Dawntrail Website & Benchmark Update | Episode 404 1:43:33

4M ago1:43:33

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The new benchmark is ready and we look at the quite significant updates it brought us. We also look through the Dawntrail website wich is brimming with new information. The visa debacle is soon behind us and the Dragon Quest X crossover returns! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Spea…

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