Best Metacritic Podcasts (2024)

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

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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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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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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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PS5 Pro Revealed | Looking Back at Sept 2004 [Episode 237] 1:40:24

3d ago1:40:24

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Tim and Dan take a little walk down memory lane in this episode, and they take a look at what was happening exactly 2 decades ago. That’s right - 2004 was the year, and there were games aplenty. There was even a new model of PS2 announced! Seems like Sept is Sony’s favorite month for that type of news… Oh, and we talk more about Astro Bot, Dragon’s…

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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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Astro Bot | Space Marine 2 | Concord Drama [Episode 236] 2:07:09

4d ago2:07:09

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Dan, Kyle, and Tim gush about the incredible Astro Bot - a surprise hit and one of the best games of the year. We also talk about early impressions of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II and the drama surrounding the catastrophic fall of Concord. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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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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Star Wars Outlaws | September Preview [Episode 235] 2:15:15

17d ago2:15:15

2:15:15

Kyle, Tim, and Dan talk all about their first few days with Star Wars Outlaws. Spoiler alert: we like it. Also, we go through the notable game releases for September and review the latest Nintendo Direct announcements. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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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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Black Myth: Wukong | Gamescom ONL Reaction [Episode 234] 2:10:00

24d ago2:10:00

2:10:00

Dan and Tim talk about the latest hit video game, Black Myth: Wukong. Is it a soulslike? Is it offensive? Is it good?? All good questions, and we have answers. We also give our reactions to the MANY games talked about during the Opening Night Live event at Gamescom. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever yo…

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

20d ago1:49:06

1:49:06

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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1994-2023 Tiered Ranking for each year of Video Games [Episode 233] 2:14:28

1M ago2:14:28

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This week, Tim is joined by Derek to rank each year in gaming from 1994-2023 on a tiered list. The rules are vague. The reasoning is spotty. It’s a good time. We also preview our expectations for Black Myth: Wukong and chat through a bunch of headlines from the week. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever y…

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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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Tango Gameworks Lives On | Best Final Fantasy Summons [Episode 232] 2:09:20

1M ago2:09:20

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Dan and Tim celebrate the survival of Tango Gameworks with a new publishing home, and Kyle literally glitches out of the show. We also rank our favorite summons (eikons, espers, aeons, etc.) from the Final Fantasy games, and we talk about Steamworld Heist II, World of Goo 2, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and more! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spo…

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Top Monsters in Video Games | Earth Defense Force 6 & Visions of Mana demo [Episode 231] 1:36:53

1M ago1:36:53

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This week we talk about some more unfortunate news in the gaming industry, but try to balance that all out with Kyle's impressions on EDF 6 and Dan's brief impressions with the Visions of Mana demo. Also we have some fun listing off some of our favorite monsters to in the whole existence of video games!…

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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

1M 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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Top 10 Souls-Like Games [Episode 230] 2:11:27

2M ago2:11:27

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In this episode, Tim and Derek talk about the Top 10 Souls-Like games according to Metacritic. Okay, to be fair, it’s a Top 8 of From Software entries in the genre they created, and then a Top 10 of non-From games. Before that, they dive into more College Football 25 chatter as well as some news and other games they are playing like No Man’s Sky, B…

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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

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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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Episode 229 - Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn | College Football 25 | No Man’s Sky 5.0 Update 1:58:10

2M ago1:58:10

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We finally have some new games to talk about! We all played the opening hours of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn from Ashen developer A44, and Tim talks about the magnificent return of College Football 25. Also, we provide a few brief thoughts on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, and the No Man’s Sky 5.0 Update. Also in this …

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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

2:30:51

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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Episode 228 - Metacritic’s Top 30 RPGs of All Time 2:34:33

2M ago2:34:33

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Dan and Kyle team up to walk through the Top 30 RPGs according to Metacritic. They also share some of their thoughts on the list and some of their personal picks. What do you think about the Metacritic list? Is it correct? VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!…

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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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Episode 227 - Previewing the rest of 2024’s Games | Patriotic Games 2:49:48

2M ago2:49:48

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Tim and Dan are joined by Derek to talk about a few new releases like The First Descendant as well as another deep dive in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. We also preview the games slated for the second half of 2024. Then we get all patriotic and discuss some of the most AMERICAN video games ever. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUD…

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Episode 226 - GOTY Watch (halfway there) | Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD 2:08:04

3M ago2:08:04

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We are officially HALFWAY THERE through the year of 2024, and we look back at the first half of the year in gaming. What are our contenders for the Top Ten list? What are the disappoints and surprises from this year? We get into all of that. Also, we talk about Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, more Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, loads of TV shows, and som…

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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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