Best Split Screen Synics Podcasts (2024)

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SSS - Episode 84: Hi Fi Rush (Gameclub) 1:39:51

1+ y ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Don't call it a comeback when the Synics have been here since the year 2018...damn that's a long time to be doing podcasts. Witness the triumphant return of the Split Screen Synics doing what they do best, playing games and talking about them. We played Hi Fi Rush and talked about it. It's the comfort food you didn't know you missed until it was go…

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SSS - Episode 83: Death's Door (Gameclub) 1:15:53

2+ y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

It's a bittersweet one with episode 83 - We finally get around to talking about Death's Door, the amazing indie title by developer Acid Nerve that is an all around gem of a game, but as it turns out this episode becomes something of a swan song for the current Synics team. It's kind of fitting in a way that it is Garrett and Berto talking Death's D…

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SSS - Episode 82: Latin America Takes Over 1:08:40

3y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Shan and Berto take over this episode in an all Latin America hosted Split Screen Synics just in time for Hispanic Heritage month - Actually we really missed Garrett and Tim but they were unable to make the episode this time around, we didn't exclude them. It's been a busy past two weeks with just a few games played, but that didn't stop the news c…

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SSS - Episode 81: Technical Issues Can't Stop Us! 2:15:33

3y ago2:15:33

2:15:33

We're coming at you a day late because of corrupted sound files, technical issues, and a host of other maladies from the powers that be who tried to deny you of your Synical goodness; that can't stop the Synics! We put together Frankenstein's monster of an episode - it actually sounds purty good - where we talk about Garrett and Tim's take on Devot…

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SSS - Episode 80: Devotion (Gameclub) 1:21:59

3y ago1:21:59

1:21:59

We had a huge storm in the NY area that caused some major damage and flooding - Garrett and Tim weren't able to join us for this recording unfortunately, but the show must go on with means that you get all latine episode with the two South American hosts. Shan and Berto guide this creaky ship and bring into port with all their best video game takes…

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SSS - Episode 79: Berto was in quarantine 1:49:01

3y ago1:49:01

1:49:01

Garrett is gearing up for school, Tim is happy it's Thursday and Berto just got out of quarantine! Another awesome episode of the Split Screen Synics where talk games played, personal stuffs and other goings on. Tune in for more of the stuff you love and definitely drop us those 5 star ratings and comments so we can start climbing those charts and …

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SSS - Episode 78: Everhood (Gameclub) 1:35:00

3y ago1:35:00

1:35:00

We have a full panel of hosts back! Garrett is back and realizes how much he misses the rest of us despite his replacement avatar polling well with listeners. We missed Garrett and it's nice to have all 4 Synics back together to talk games. Before diving into Everhood (which Berto insists on calling Everwood...the real ones will know) the Synics ta…

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SSS - Episode 77: Shan Returns! 1:47:55

3y ago1:47:55

1:47:55

Shan has come back to the show!!!! After her move west Shan has returned to the virtual couch to talk to us about all things video games. The Synic community missed her so it was nice to have have her back to talk about all the usual synic things. We talk about that new AC live service strategy for their their games, Nintendo doing nintendo things …

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SSS - Episode 76: 5 hours to go to the bathroom!? 2:03:19

3y ago2:03:19

2:03:19

Man it's been hot lately, but that won't stop the Synics from doing what they do best...talk about random things and THEN video games! This episode is dope as always so get ready for some good listening. Also there was a bit in the middle where dropped internet lead to some audio funky stuff, but I think we made it work. Enjoy! Subscribe for more S…

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SSS - Episode 75: Skul the Hero Slayer (Gameclub) 1:43:02

3y ago1:43:02

1:43:02

It's back to the duo that started it all. Garret and Berto are helming this episode of SSS with Tim taking a breather with his hectic work week and with Shan in the middle of a move. We're talking Skul which was Berto's pick for the Gameclub. It was a charming little demo that was played at PAX East before the world went into lockdown and now that …

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SSS - Episode 74: Spanky is the name of the Monkey 2:14:59

3y ago2:14:59

2:14:59

Do you remember how frustrating that one mechanic in that one game was? Well lucky for you that favorite developer of yours is releasing a remaster of said game that fixes that issue and gives you the privilege of having to buy a little statue thing to use this feature. Wanna know who this blurb is about and hear the Synics (mainly Berto rant about…

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SSS - Episode 73: Mortal Kombat (Spoiler Talk) - What's your Arcana? 1:37:15

3y ago1:37:15

1:37:15

Where does 2021s Mortal Kombat reboot stack up in relation to other MK movies and other video game movies in general? Gotta listen to find out. We talk about the new film and give our takes on it and it's place in the world. It's a fun time and we enjoyed talking about a movie about a game instead of just games so we may make this a regular thing, …

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SSS - Episode 72: It's the Peanut Virus 2:16:49

3y ago2:16:49

2:16:49

What's going on in the news of video games? A lot it turns out- Sony is not closing down the PS3 and Vita storefront, Discord tells Microsoft that they can't be bought for $10 Billion, and Former Days Gone creative director John Garvin is blaming fans for the game not getting a sequel. Like I said, a lot to unpack and we do our best to unpack it al…

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SSS - Episode 71: Loop Hero (Gameclub) 1:25:52

3+ y ago1:25:52

1:25:52

The boys are back in town. It's Garrett's pick this time for gameclub and he picked a charming little indy title that is one part rogue-like, one part auto battler, one part deck builder and all parts making Berto play a deck building game. Mr. Lou Piro gets his hooks in Tim and Garrett, but Berto is still on the fence. Even though Shan is not on t…

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SSS - Episode 70: Are Dolphins Whales? 2:28:03

3+ y ago2:28:03

2:28:03

Another day, another spectacular Synics filled episode. Join the team as they delve into the news while somehow touching on the topic of whales and dolphins, and also Garrett mentions Phil Fish for some reason. It's a what you've come to expect from your SynicsBy Split Screen Synics

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SSS - Episode 69: SOMA (Gameclub) 2:12:27

3+ y ago2:12:27

2:12:27

The newest and coolest member of the Synics has her first Gameclub pick discussed and boy is it a heavy one. What is the self and what does it mean to be human? Is it it our memories that make us who we are, or is it something more that cannot be described or quantified? See what I mean? This is some existential type, next level stuff that the Syni…

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SSS - Episode 68: Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Gameclub) 2:28:29

3+ y ago2:28:29

2:28:29

Another day, another video game to add to the Gameclub discussion for the end of year awards. This time around the Synics spend some time talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon and the crazy things they enjoyed about this 2020 title by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. Before that though Shannon waxes poetic about her love of Resident Evil, Garrett talks about a …

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SSS - Episode 67: A New Synic Enters 1:48:45

3+ y ago1:48:45

1:48:45

Aside from episode 1, this may very well be the most important episode in Synics history, If you weren't there live, well then you missed out; Cybershannonn has joined us on this crazy train wreck we call a podcast and we could not be any happier than we are...except for Garrett who hates us and missed the episode. Check out the episode that is goi…

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SSS - Episode 66: Third Annual Synical Awards 3:39:31

3+ y ago3:39:31

3:39:31

It's that time of the year again, when a bunch of talking heads get together to talk about their best of the best in gaming for the prior year. The Synical Awards are similar to other shows/podcasts that do that, but totally better with 1000% more awesome. We are joined once more by the insanely dope Cybershannonn and talk about the best of the bes…

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SSS - Episode 65: Cyberpunk 2077 (Gameclub) 2:09:01

3+ y ago2:09:01

2:09:01

Lucasfilm Games gets revived and will now handle all the quality of games that are set in a galaxy far, far away. One third of the Synics are excited for what this means (you can guess who isn't) because they want to see the open world, story driven Star Wars game that an result. There is also and Indiana Jones game in the works and a brief few wor…

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SSS - Episode 64: Happy New Year! 1:36:40

3+ y ago1:36:40

1:36:40

It's 2021 and the Synics are back at it doing what they do best, talking video games and hang out on the virtual couch because there is still a pandemic raging so we need to be responsible. You can expect the same brand of synicality (it's a word) that the trio brings as they talk about that Cyberpunk launch (talk about a mess) the long rumored KFC…

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SSS - Episode 63: The Pathless (Gameclub) 2:13:17

3+ y ago2:13:17

2:13:17

The boys are back in town, and by in town we mean at their respective homes while social distance recording a podcast because we're still in the middle of a pandemic. Tim is back from his turkey hiatus and talks about what he's been up to besides games and turkey eating. The Synics talk about longtime studio leaders leaving Bioware and what kinds o…

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SSS - Episode 62: The Game Awards and Stuff 2:45:28

3+ y ago2:45:28

2:45:28

Tim has skipped town for the holidays (we assume) so the Synics got in contact with someone to replace him for episode 62 - Shannon is back to talk games with Garrett and Berto! You know her, you love her, you watch her stream on twitch.tv/cybershannonn because she's awesome Shannon rounds the Synics this week to talk all the latest news and goings…

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SSS - Episode 61: Ghostrunner (Gameclub) 1:54:16

3+ y ago1:54:16

1:54:16

We are back with another packed episodes of video game goodness. We talk about Square Enix posting a loss, and a bunch of Mass Effect news that 1/3 of the Synics are excited for...damn it Garett and Tim. In our third segment we talk about Ghostrunner for the gameclub, and may have found the first game that the Synics unanimously agree is not one of…

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SSS - Episode 60: Happy Halloween! 1:40:07

3+ y ago1:40:07

1:40:07

The Synics are back again talking about bad takes on Twitter by someone who has a history of them, The newest delay to Cyberpunk 2077, Halo: Infinite losing another key person, and a bunch of next gen unboxings. Also Berto gushes about his hype for Final Fantasy 16 while Tim and Garrett mock him. It's all the makings for another fun episode of the …

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SSS - Episode 59: Hades (Gameclub) 1:42:58

4y ago1:42:58

1:42:58

A new every other week, a new episode where the Synics get together on the virtual couch to talk about what's going on in games. In this episode we discuss the Microsoft/ Gamestop partnership and how Reggie may or may not have something to do with it (he more than likely doesn't but the Synics whole thing is to talk about the Regginator), they talk…

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SSS - Episode 58: Brick, GO! 1:41:22

4y ago1:41:22

1:41:22

What would Garrett do as an assist trophy, or support character in a fighting game? Here is a hint, he would jump in and throw a brick. Do you want to know how we got to this revelation? We dive deep into that in this latest episode of the Split Screen Synics. We also talk about your relatives meaning well but maybe buying the wrong Xbox console, B…

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SSS - Episode 57: The Witness (Gameclub) 2:03:23

4y ago2:03:23

2:03:23

The Synics are back again and are joined by an insanely awesome guest host; Shannon, host of 'Casuals Only...With Friends', joins this week's conversation where we talk about Microsoft and Sony's next gen offerings, Nintendo puling a very Nintendo move for the 35th anniversary of our favorite plumber, some dude named Ninja, and Twitch chat landing …

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SSS - Episode 56: FIGHT! 2:05:13

4y ago2:05:13

2:05:13

The Synics are back once again to bring you ALL the video game goodness you expect from three unqualified video game talking heads. In this episode they talk about the things that were shown in GamesCom, Berto talks hygiene and Tim may or may not hate Garrett because of Garrett's feelings towards Persona 5 Royale. Listen to this jam packed episode …

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SSS - Episode 55: The Silver Case (Game Club) 1:53:39

4y ago1:53:39

1:53:39

This week the Synics get challenged by Tim's Game Club choice: The Silver Case. Originally released only in Japan for PlayStation in 1999, the Silver Case has since been ported to Steam in the U.S. Find out what the Synics think about this blast from the past visual novel, alongside Epic vs. Apple battling it out, and the delayed release of Halo In…

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SSS - Episode 54: Mario Bros 3 Virtual Couch 1:48:38

4y ago1:48:38

1:48:38

Grab some couch and a controller and play through some classic Super Mario Bros 3 with us! Our second virtual couch episode has the Synics discussing all sorts of topics; The Nintendo Giga-leak, Spider man and Sony exclusivity, Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite footage, and Sony shows off even more next gen games. Things get pretty tangential on to…

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SSS - Episode 53: Slay the Spire (Game Club) 1:48:40

4y ago1:48:40

1:48:40

The Synics shuffle up their cards and chat all about indie rogue like deck builder; Slay the Spire. Also in the news: the upcoming Xbox seres X showcase, a new Shin Megami Tensei game announced, Walmart employs Animal Crossing characters, and Reggie Fils-Aime makes another move. All of this and some weird Donkey Kong 64 tangents in this weeks episo…

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SSS - Episode 52: Mega man 2 Virtual Couch 1:39:19

4y ago1:39:19

1:39:19

The Synics try something a little bit more improvised and off the cuff than usual. Come sit on our actual virtual couch as we play through Mega Man 2 and attempt to record the podcast at the same time. Tim and Garrett argue about E-tanks and Berto brings some actual discussion to the table about the possible sale of the Warner Bros games division a…

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SSS - Episode 51: Portal 2 (Game Club) 1:40:10

4y ago1:40:10

1:40:10

The Synics replay the much beloved sequel Portal 2 and talk about what made it so great. In the synical spin they weigh in on the Playstation 5 reveal and the Mixer shutdown. Have you given Portal 2 a replay?By Split Screen Synics

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SSS - Episode 50! 2020 So Far 1:47:42

4y ago1:47:42

1:47:42

In the dumpster fire of the year that has been 2020, the Synics discuss how 2020 has been treating gaming so far and what their hopes are for the next 6 months. Also in the news; the Synics will be streaming live on June 13th to raise money for Color of Change in support of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests across the world, the massive Itch.…

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SSS - Episode 49: Disco Elysium(Game Club) 1:52:06

4y ago1:52:06

1:52:06

The Synics make their way through a dialogue tree discussing all this Disco Elysium. Hear what we think about this fascinating point and click RPG. In the news: Unreal Engine 5 demo release, the evolution of this years E3 announcements, and the shady underworld of black market Animal Crossing deals. Also we welcome (and eventually ban) our first Tw…

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SSS - Episode 48: Our Gaming Origins 2:00:59

4y ago2:00:59

2:00:59

As more and more people turn to video games during lock down, the Synics take a look back at how, why, and when they got into video gaming. Another massive Whatcha' Playin' leads into Animal Crossing woes, a huge conversation about the nature of spoilers and the recent leak from the Last of Us 2, and Valorant's Anti-cheat measures. Come take a seat…

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SSS - Episode 47: The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie 1:35:36

4+ y ago1:35:36

1:35:36

The Synics discuss the latest video game adaptation movie; Sonic the Hedgehog. Hear all about what we think and what it could mean for Sonic and Video game movies in the future. In the Synical Spin we chat about upcoming Resident Evil Remakes, Steam swooping in on the canceled E3 this year, and we also have another massive quarantine whatcha playin…

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SSS - Episode 46: Spelunky (Game Club) 1:27:23

4+ y ago1:27:23

1:27:23

Take a seat on the virtual couch and chat with the Synics all about the 2008 Indie Rogue-lite platformer Spelunky (which kicked their collective asses). A quarantine fueled whatcha playin' is massive this episode, along with troubling news that Gearbox employees are allegedly getting shorted on their bonuses from Borderlands 3. Also the WHO is now …

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SSS - Episode 45: Pax East 2020 1:35:17

4+ y ago1:35:17

1:35:17

The Synics recap their visit to Pax East 2020. Hear all about the game demos that impressed them the most. Also hear what they think about the Final Fantasy 7 remake demo, and all the controversy surrounding GeForce Now.By Split Screen Synics

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SSS - Episode 44: Stardew Valley (Game Club) 1:35:27

4+ y ago1:35:27

1:35:27

The Synics sharpen their gardening tools and struggle through a few seasons of Stardew Valley. Hear what they think about this charming indie farming sim. Berto comes back for a monster Whatcha Playin' segment, Garrett mini reviews the Sonic movie, and Corona Virus has developers pulling out of gaming conventions left and right. (Apologies for the …

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SSS - Episode 43: 2020 Preview 1:30:30

4+ y ago1:30:30

1:30:30

In this episode the Synics debate 2020 game releases and which of the next gen consoles they think might 'win'. Berto is still absent from the cast because his newborn rules with an iron fist, but he'll be back soon enough. Atari thinks their brand is strong enough to warrant building hotels, and Blizzard massively screws up the Warcraft 3 Reforged…

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SSS - Episode 42:Blasphemous(Game Club) 1:03:36

4+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

The Synics are back with another SSS game club game. See what Tim and Garrett (Papa Berto is on Baby Duty) think of the equally gothic and gorgeous metroidvania style indie: Blasphemous. They also speculate on next gen console rumors and the narrowing of the PC/console divide. What did you think of Blasphemous?…

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SSS - Episode 41: SSS Awards 2019 1:47:49

4+ y ago1:47:49

1:47:49

The Synics vote on their choice for Game of the Year, Game of the Decade, and so much more for the SSS Awards to round out an amazing decade for gaming. What was your game of the year? What was your game of the decade? Find out what we think deserves accolades going into the new decade!By Split Screen Synics

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SSS - Episode 40: Return of the Obra Dinn (Game Club) 1:25:25

4+ y ago1:25:25

1:25:25

The Synics are back at full strength! For the first time since episode 37, the whole team is back together to talk, once again, about all things gaming. Garrett gushes over the RE:3 remake, Berto is loving the indies on Switch, and Tim talks about something that is so incredibly Tim. After the Spin, the team talks about the game club game for this …

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SSS - Episode 39: Thanksgaming 1:28:10

4+ y ago1:28:10

1:28:10

The Synics (minus Tim this week) give their thanks to 2019 for all the great things to happen in gaming this year. In the synical spin we also go nuts for Half Life: Alyx and wag our fingers at the Google Stadia release. What are you thankful for in video gaming this year?By Split Screen Synics

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SSS - Episode 38: Extra Life 2019 1:13:04

4+ y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

The Synics discuss their recent marathon gaming stream for Extra Life 2019 where they were super successful in raising over $2600 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. What an amazing day! Big thank you to everybody for participating, donating, chatting, and watching our huge stream (an especially big shout out to Uthegamers.com for a massive d…

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SSS - Episode 37: Would you Survive 1:40:40

4+ y ago1:40:40

1:40:40

It's all Hallow's Eve and the Synics are getting into the spirit of things by talking about which fictional game world they would likely survive in...hint, they would probably die in a lot of them. The Synical Spin includes the Blizzard/Hong Kong protests fiasco, The Last of Us 2 Delayed, and the goofy beginnings of new indie game 'Hotel Barcelona'…

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SSS - Episode 36: Bastion(Game Club) 2:12:12

4+ y ago2:12:12

2:12:12

Take a seat on our virtual couch as we relive and replay the indie classic Bastion from Supergiant Games! What's your take on this fantastic, isometric action RPG? Listen in to hear what we think. Also in this episode you get all the usual Synic goodness: We talk about games we've played (other than Bastion) and in the Spin we we dissect the new Pl…

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SSS - Episode 35: Tim checks Out Live Esports at ESL One 1:35:29

5y ago1:35:29

1:35:29

Tim gets the scoop on E-sports at ESL One NY at the Barclays Center. The Synics press him all about the atmosphere, excitement level, and overall enjoyment of watching a live Counter-Strike tournament. Also on the Synical Spin, we go ham once again on gamer entitlement/outrage, the newest rantings about exclusivity schemes, and the devious strategi…

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