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726: Too Many Books in This Book 1:09:33

2h ago1:09:33

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Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? 2024 Awards Book Club, Part 3 Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Saint of Bright D…

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Hands on with THE Deadpool controller 1:16:23

3h ago1:16:23

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The pod has a very special unboxing that celebrates the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine, we have in depth interviews with the devs behind Flintlock & EA SPORTS College Football 25 while in studio, we hear about the unique partnership between State of Decay 2 and the American Red Cross. And....we find out about the new and improved Asus ROG…

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Bramble: The Mountain King Review - Team Chat Podcast Ep. 317 38:41

12h ago38:41

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You would think that a game that looks like a children's storybook couldn't be that scary, but if that game is Bramble: The Mountain King, you'd be wrong! This week, Jerrett and Mogan review Dimfrost Studio's horrifying yet engaging tale. 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - Moment with Mogan 8:57 - Bramble: The Mountain King Review LINKS: Subscribe: - YouTube - Po…

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Rebel FM Episode 629 - 07/19/2024 1:35:19

1h ago1:35:19

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This week we're awash in Game Pass releases, starting with the glimmers of hope and general headscratchiness of Flintlock, the cozy hack and slashing of Dungeons of Hinterberg, spooky baking in Magical Delicacy, the misadventures of a unique theatrical experience with Twisters, and more. This week's music: Saosin - It's Far Better to Learn (Live)…

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725: Most Valuable Ape 1:21:04

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Our Summer of the Planet of the Apes reaches its exciting conclusion with “War for the Planet of the Apes,” which starts out as a war movie but continues mutating into different genres as it goes. We really enjoyed our walk through this underrated trilogy of 2010s action movies, and we hope you did too! "War for the Planet of the Apes" Jason Snell …

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn & Concord Beta Impressions - Beyond 857 1:25:42

2h ago1:25:42

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This week, we’ve got plenty to talk about. Jada just reviewed Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the open-world souls-like action RPG from the studio behind Ashen. She breaks down the combat, both ranged and melee, as well as traversal, how the world is laid out, and the novel approach of earning bonus experience by chaining together combos. We also del…

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393: I Hope You Forgot to Record 27:13

1h ago27:13

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In which Hank and John go on a journey of meaning. If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/dearhankandjohn If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.…

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Rebel FM Episode 628 - 07/12/2024 1:35:55

3d ago1:35:55

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It's the dog days of summer and the game releases are sparse, but we've still cobbled together a little show for you consisting of some Star Trek, some Ghost Recon, some Deep Rock, and a little bit more here and there. This week's music: Deftones - Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)

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724: Treacherous Bonobo 1:16:54

23h ago1:16:54

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The Summer of the Planet of the Apes continues with 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” It’s a sequel that’s superior in almost every way, but somehow seems a little less fun, since we can no longer root for the apes. Now there are bad guys on both sides, as Gary Oldman and a chimpanzee named Caesar act out a tragedy of Shakespearean levels. "…

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Dungeons of Hinterberg is NOT what we were expecting 52:02

2d ago52:02

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This week Joe chats to the creative team behind Dungeons of Hinterberg, we discuss the upcoming Overwatch 2 x TRANSFORMERS Collab & the next wave of Game Pass titles. And Malik has a gaming confession.... 00:00 Introduction 03:20 What We're Playing 19:35 News of the Week 22:08 Newest wave of Game Pass titles 28:55 Updates / DLC / Events 31:25 Dunge…

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The DLC Dilemma: When Should an Expansion Just Be a Full Game? - Beyond 856 53:54

7d ago53:54

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Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is one of the more expansive expansions in recent memory, which has just pondering what exactly the sweet spot is for add-ons to games we love. Is waiting two years for a $40 expansion to a $70 game better than waiting five or six years for a full sequel? Regularly updated live-service games like Destiny 2 and…

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Rebel FM Episode 627 - 07/06/2024 1:45:34

7d ago1:45:34

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We're back! Finally! But the games aren't, so we're talking about Galacticare, Elden Ring, Assassin's Creed Nexus, and a handful of other things before reading some emails. This week's music: Chokecherry - Afterglow

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723: We Bought an Ape Prison 1:07:05

8d ago1:07:05

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You did it, you blew it all up! And now it’s… the Summer of the Planet of the Apes! Our own troop of hairless apes tackles the well-regarded modern “Apes” trilogy this month, beginning with 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” James Franco is a scientist? Brian Cox runs a sketchy ape facility? Tom Felton thinks his dates want to see caged prima…

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Dead Rising & Kunitsu-Gami: How Capcom’s Balancing Remakes & Risks - Beyond 855 55:11

14d ago55:11

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Capcom had a few surprises for us with this week’s Next showcase, including the full reveal of Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster, the second time the 2006 survival-action-horror game has gotten a fresh coat of paint. Apparently a deluxe remaster is a little more involved that your run-of-the-mill HD upscale, but not quite on the same level of a remake, …

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722: There Isn't a Twist at the End 1:38:26

20d ago1:38:26

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Boot up the Time Window and prepare your memory palace! A full season of the new, Disneyfied version of “Doctor Who” has gone by, and we’ve convened a panel of time experts to discuss the highs and lows, and where the series goes next. Doctor Who Season 1 Wrap Jason Snell with Steven Schapansky, Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth and Annette Wierstra Refe…

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Our Favorite Xbox Games For Summer Travel 43:04

16d ago43:04

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This week we talk about the games that are perfect for summer travel, there is a special unboxing of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail Collector's Edition, & we hear the exciting news that you can soon play Xbox games on Amazon Fire TV! 00:00 Introduction 01:58 What We're Playing 12:56 News of the Week 21:58 What We're Playing cont. 28:36 Newest wave of …

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Summer Games Fest 2024 Recap - Team Chat Podcast Ep. 316 1:04:44

29d ago1:04:44

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This week we're breaking down our favorite reveals and announcements from the Summer Games Fest 2024 showcases. What were your favorite games that were shown? 0:00 - Intro 8:57 - Summer Games Fest 32:00 - Xbox Showcase 48:57 - Devolver Digital 50:40 - Nintendo Direct LINKS: Subscribe: - YouTube - Podcast services: Join our Discord Support the show …

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392: Kill The Part That Cringes 44:52

17d ago44:52

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Should tiny characters really have high-pitched voices? Where do flies sleep? Is a seed a plant? When, why, and how were hard-shell tacos invented? Should I be concerned about nicotine in potatoes? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com…

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Rebel FM Episode 626 - 06/21/2024 1:58:26

21d ago1:58:26

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This week we dig in to Still Wakes the Deep before talking at length about Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erd Tree expansion, explaining what all those video game production terms mean, what it means to be in the business of making games, plus a lot more, including your emails. This week's music: Bring Me the Horizon (feat. Underoath) - Bullet With My …

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721: It's a Triangle! 1:35:30

22d ago1:35:30

1:35:30

“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline work? Were we happy with the series-ending payoff? How were the show’s many interesting characters served in their final go-round? We break it all down. "Star Trek: Discovery" season 5/series wrap Jason S…

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Hands-on with Elden Ring's Expansion: Shadow of the Erdtree 51:32

23d ago51:32

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On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we hear about the latest and greatest going on in the gaming world. Jeff talks about being reminded how amazing Elden Ring is, we hear about an exciting collab between CoD & Fallout, how Still Wakes the Deep is causing ripples in new releases and Annette raves about a quacking duck. Jenn shares t…

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review Discussion - Beyond 853 53:15

24d ago53:15

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Arise, once again, Tarnished! FromSoftware’s long-awaited DLC expansion to Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree is almost upon us and Mitchell Saltzman joins us to give his spoiler-free thoughts on why it’s yet another 10 out of 10 review score for IGN. Obviously, FromSoft games are challenging from the jump, but it should be no surprise that an expan…

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Rebel FM Episode 625 - 06/13/2024 1:58:11

1M ago1:58:11

1:58:11

We're finally back, and we've got lots to talk about from Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Showcase, including everybody's surprises from the show, impressions of Star Wars Outlaws, Astrobot, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and so, so, so much more. This week's music: Tanerelle - Let Me In…

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Revisiting 'Horizon Forbidden West' - A Podcast Beyond! Special Episode 2:09:18

28d ago2:09:18

2:09:18

Welcome to another very special episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show. Today we’re taking a look back at our past coverage of Horizon Forbidden West, including a review discussion plus a spoiler-filled breakdown with some of the developers from Guerrilla Games. So, if you haven’t finished the game, this might ruin the ending, and if you haven’t …

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive 23:47

29d ago23:47

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On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we uncover even more info about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle while chatting with MachineGames Game Director Jerk Gustafsson and Production Director John Jennings. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Interview 23:20 Goodbye Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

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720: Law of Conservation of Boots 1:30:13

1M ago1:30:13

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With “Furiosa: A Mad Max Story” in theaters, we thought we would dip back to the original (aka, the fourth) Mad Max movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. It’s a big car chase followed by a race, it’s two hours long, and it’s considered one of the greatest films of all time. Witness us! "Mad Max: Fury Road" Steven Schapansky with Erika Ensign, Merl…

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World of Warcraft: The War Within | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive 22:57

1M ago22:57

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On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Bethany Stout (of the WoWCast) joins us to delve into World of Warcraft: The War Within with Executive Producer Holly Longdale and Game Director Ion Hazzikostas. Check out our other deep dive episodes and stay tuned for more! 00:00 Introductions 02:25 Interview 21:54 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: https://…

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Ara: History Untold & Age of Mythology: Retold | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dives 52:45

1M ago52:45

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On this special double header episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we dive into new Ara: History Untold gameplay and learn the game’s release date from Oxide Games' President, Marc Meyer, and Xbox Game Studios' Brian Stone. Then we jump into brand new Age of Mythology: Retold gameplay with Director of Player Engagement, Emma Bridle, and Senior Dir…

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391: High Priest of Beef Days 49:53

1M ago49:53

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Do we have the original copy of the declaration of independence? What animals would have been on Noah’s Ark? What do I do if I accidentally walk into a fancy restaurant? What do I do with an unused prom dress? How do I know if I’m a boring person? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.c…

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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive 13:12

1M ago13:12

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On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we sit down to discuss Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater with series Producer, Noriaki Okamura. Stay tuned for even more special podcast episodes all this week! 00:00 Introductions 01:26 Interview 12:11 Goodbyes Listen to us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/o…

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Star Wars Outlaws Looks Like The GTA In Space We’ve Been Waiting For - Beyond 852 47:38

1M ago47:38

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This year’s Ubisoft Forward didn’t have much in the way of surprises, but it did have a ton of gameplay of two games that we’ll actually get to play in just a few months, Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Outlaws in particular looks like a game we’ve been waiting our whole lives for, an open-world sandbox that lets us explore the grim…

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Avowed | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive 27:15

1M ago27:15

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On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we dive into new unseen Avowed gameplay while chatting with Game Director Carrie Patel. Stay tuned for even more special podcast episodes this week! 00:00 Introductions 00:46 Interview 25:38 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter…

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Battle Royale: Clash of the PlayStation Titans - Beyond | IGN Live 2024 48:22

1M ago48:22

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Join us for "Beyond Battle Royale: Clash of PlayStation Titans," at IGN Live, where we dive into an epic debate to determine the ultimate PlayStation character. Hosted by Max Scoville, this special edition of Beyond brings together Max, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, Akeem Lawanson, and you, the fans, to help the Beyond squad decide once and for all w…

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719: Three Novellas in a Trench Coat 1:26:23

1M ago1:26:23

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Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading? 2024 Awards Shortlist, part 2 Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Shigidi and …

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Revisiting 'Ghost of Tsushima' - A Podcast Beyond! Special Episode 1:16:48

1M ago1:16:48

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Welcome to a very special episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show. Today we’re taking a look back at our past coverage of Ghost of Tsushima. Today’s discussion is a breakdown of Ghost of Tsushima’s opening moments, which is spoiler-free - but you’re probably going to get more out of it if you’ve played the game - plus, the game rules, so get on th…

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718: Starfighters in Their Office Chairs 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

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It’s been 40 years since the release of 1984’s “The Last Starfighter,” so we finally give this visually groundbreaking film its due. Did we find the early CGI effects as charming as the plot of a small town kid becoming a galactic hero in the distant reaches of space? "The Last Starfighter" (1984) Steven Schapansky with Joe Rosensteel, Cicero Holme…

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The Sony State of Play Showcased A lot of Astro Bot and More Upcoming PS5 Games - Beyond 850 51:58

2M ago51:58

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After weeks of rumors and speculation and a couple leaks, Sony finally kicked off the summer gaming event season with a State of Play presentation, and while it didn’t exactly feel on par with some of the full-blown Showcases of years past, there was some cool stuff shown off. Join Akeem, Jada, Nick and Daemon as they unpack what was revealed. For …

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390: Breathe Mars (w/ Dr. Katie Mack!) 49:22

2M ago49:22

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If everything was the exact same color, would we still be able to see? Why can't I take naps in contacts? How long does it take to get to space? What would you bring to Mars? How many people are asleep right now? If atoms are mostly space, why don't I fall through my chair? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, emai…

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Revisiting 'God of War Ragnarök' - A Podcast Beyond! Special Episode 1:46:15

2M ago1:46:15

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Hello and welcome to a very special episode of Beyond! Today, we’re taking a look back at some of our past coverage of God of War: Ragnarök. For starters, a spoiler-filled deep-dive on the game with director Eric Williams, followed by some 1-on-1 interviews with the cast, including Kratos himself, Christopher Judge. Spoilers ahead, so if you haven’…

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Rebel FM Episode 624 - 05/24/2024 2:05:43

2M ago2:05:43

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This week we're talking about all sorts of things, like how movie theaters have gotten out of control, what people should expect out of Summer Game Fest (and PlayStation next week), Hellblade 2, Fabledom, the Fortnite patch, and more! This week's music: Coheed & Cambria - Deranged

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Sony’s Next Showcase: 9 Things We Think We’ll See (And 9 We Don’t) - Beyond 849 54:30

2M ago54:30

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It’s the time of year when Sony usually holds its big Summer Showcase presentation, giving us a look ahead at what’s coming to PlayStation in the coming months. As of this recording, there’s no official word on if or when such a showcase will be happening, but we figured it’s worth running down what we definitely expect to see and what we don’t thi…

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717: Swept up in the Deadpool of It All 55:46

2M ago55:46

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You just can’t kill us, unless we’re wearing something on our necks that means you can. We’re back to cover 2018’s “Deadpool 2,” which bring you… more Deadpool. Not necessarily a bad thing, but should it have tried to elevate its game? Does its ending completely invalidate the story? And what’s the serious plot element at the center of the ridiculo…

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Cult of the Lamb Revisited - Team Chat Podcast Ep. 315 59:41

2M ago59:41

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Mogan recently restarted Cult of the Lamb so we're diving back in to update our review two years later to see how the game has changed and improved. But first, we talk about the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and the future of it's developer Ninja Theory. 0:00 - Intro 4:55 - Moment with Mogan 6:14 - The Future of Ninja Theory 22:04 - Cult of…

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Introducing The Universe 48:05

2M ago48:05

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John has launched a new podcast project with Katie Mack! Crash Course Pods: The Universe is a new limited series podcast where Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet. Join John and Katie as they discuss the Big Bang, cosmic dawn, b…

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Rebel FM Episode 623 - 05/17/2024 1:59:36

2M ago1:59:36

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This week we go into service games and what success might look like and how Diablo 4 is maybe, finally, thankfully moving away from the forever game mentality with its new update, plus we talk about Mullet Mad Jack, Sunshine Heavy Industries, the Werecleaner, and more! This week's music: The Plot in You - All That I Can Give…

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Revisiting 'The Last of Us Part 2' - A Podcast Beyond! Special Episode 1:33:07

2M ago1:33:07

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Join us as we explore how Naughty Dog created the terrifying Rat King and revisit an interview with director Neil Druckmann and narrative lead Halley Gross. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/pobeyond Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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716: The Real Villain is Trauma 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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With a third movie on the way, it’s time for us to tackle an R-rated “X-Men” spinoff, everyone’s favorite glutton for punishment, 2016’s “Deadpool.” Did it pass the test of skeptical first-time viewers? Does its balance of humor and ultraviolence work? And why did we find this deeply unserious movie strangely affecting? "Deadpool" (2016) Jason Snel…

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - On Location in Iceland 24:48

2M ago24:48

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On this very special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Malik Prince takes us to Iceland, the setting for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, and speaks with Lara Derham and Dan Attwell of the Ninja Theory team on how they brought 10th century Iceland to life within the game. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Xbox Xbox Wire: htt…

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Is 2024 The Year AAA Console Exclusives Die? - Beyond 848 54:30

2M ago54:30

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Once upon a time, video game consoles were defined by their exclusive game lineups… these days, that seems like less of a sure thing, and with the rising cost of game development, it’s not hard to see why. Between a simultaneous PC release making Helldivers 2 PlayStation’s fastest-selling game ever, to Square-Enix aggressively exploring a multi-pla…

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389: Dear Honk and Jane 41:23

2M ago41:23

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What's the best way to hold an umbrella? What do I do with a life-sized Shaq? Are humans a super-organism? Why does espresso goop smell like burnt hair? Is 26 too late to start wearing sunscreen? What is a pet to do when their person sneezes? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. J…

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