Best Metacritic Podcasts (2024)

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313: Xbox financials, Gears 6 and Fallout 5 rumors, Hellblade 2 metacritic predictions 3:45:20

8d ago3:45:20

3:45:20

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. This week, we talk Xbox's financials, we also talk Hellblade 2 and metacritic predictions, we also get into more Fallout love and Gears 6 Xbox showcase rumors, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and much more! #ad…

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Ep. 185: The Problem With Reviews & Metacritic 43:09

21d ago43:09

43:09

The state a gaming reviews needs a change. The number system just does not work and too many big critics out there are reviewing game genres that they do not even like. So, we are getting biased reviews and only large games with big budgets are getting the attention when many smaller titles that are evolving their respective genre are being left be…

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your new game ritual 17:37

4h ago17:37

17:37

Mark and Justin and Matthew of Watcher Gaming talk what they do when starting a new game for the first time, how that's changed over the years, and why we form these habits Let us know: What is your new game ritual? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick …

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Gaming Meal Ep 175 - Game Remake Proposals 2:05:18

8h ago2:05:18

2:05:18

On episode 175 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Erick, Myka, Gilbert and Cesar go over this week's appetizers (gaming news), talking about Stellar Blade, Sony patents 'Auto-Play' game mode for Playstation, and Escape From Tarkov’s new $250 PVE downloadable content. We then dive into our entrée (main discussion), where we talk about some game rema…

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Ep. 188: SPECIAL SHOWCASE! Intro To Our New IBS Podcast! 28:45

3h ago28:45

28:45

Hello all! This week we are going to showcase our newest show to the mix, The IBS Podcast! It is a very different show then GlitchCube. IBS stands for Imagination Brain Station and each week we chat about crazy observations and stories from our life. It is just a good time all around and one of the biggest rules with IBS is no downers! Unless they …

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314: Xbox Showcase hype, Call of Duty direct, Bethesda updates, Jez ruins everything 3:51:40

2d ago3:51:40

3:51:40

Jez and Rand get into another week of gaming news! This week, we talk Xbox Showcase hype, Call of Duty direct, Bethesda game updates, and Jez being an agent of CHAOS. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts for the cool dude in your life! Support us! GO AD-FREE with PATREON.COM/XB2! <3 TIMESTAMPS…

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the hypothetical nintendo switch nintendo selects draft 24:48

5d ago24:48

24:48

Mark and Landry Smith and Jake Martin and Parker Deal draft their picks for a hypothetical lineup of ✨Nintendo Selects✨ Switch games, along with a brief discussion on the likelihood of Nintendo Selects returning and a potential price point. Vote for your favorite lineup of selects (this link is also your spoiler warning) Let us know: What game do y…

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Ep. 187: Baulder's Gate 3, Saviorless, Eiyuden Chronicles: It's An Update Episode! 36:17

7d ago36:17

36:17

It's an update episode. There some big titles here and some that are changing the culture of gaming all together. But it's been a nice little break from the huge titles coming out this year so we were able to play some catch up too. Chris backed Eiyuden Chronicles and finally got his hands on it. Christian chats about the cultural significance of S…

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Gaming Meal Ep 174 - Tipping and Game Pricing 1:58:30

11d ago1:58:30

1:58:30

On episode 174 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Erick, Myka, Gilbert and Cesar go over this week's appetizers (gaming news), talking about gamers seeking ways to stop developers from rendering online games unplayable, that 60 percent of playtime in 2023 went to 6-year-old or older games, and Embracer splitting into three companies. We then dive i…

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you got a pal in me 17:45

12d ago17:45

17:45

Mark and Billie Cox talk about the controversy around Palworld vs. Pokemon, the differences between what is inspired by something vs. ripping it off, and why we see so many games copying each other's homework. Let us know: What is the biggest ripoff in video games? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|…

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Ep. 186: Are Games Loosing Their Fun? 33:21

14d ago33:21

33:21

There is a common thread that we have brought up many times. Games are changing and forever evolving. But there is something that remains a constant, and that is we want our games to be fun. Although the level of fun in games seems to be dropping with our new larger games. There is something to be said about simple games that it is easier to see th…

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312: Xbox dominates PlayStation Store, Fallout mania, Sea of Thieves and other milestones 3:58:34

16d ago3:58:34

3:58:34

Join Jez and Rand for a chaotic Xbox Two supershow! This week, we talk Fallout mania, Xbox's domination of the PlayStation Store and what it means for the future, we talk Sea of Thieves hitting new milestones and whether Xbox games will continue to arrive even if they added Steam to Xbox, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with ch…

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the future of narrative in video games 21:34

23d ago21:34

21:34

Mark and Jake Martin talk about the ways video games can uniquely present their story, a few different categories for stories in games, and what we hope to see from video game narratives in the future. Let us know: What do you want to see in narrative from video games? Play Metacritic Golf QUARTER 2: ⁠⁠shoot your shot⁠ Follow us on the proper socia…

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XB2+1 (Ep. 16) Talking Xbox with XboxERA's Jon Clarke! 2:15:36

20d ago2:15:36

2:15:36

This month, we're joined by Sikimikanico otherwise known as Jon Clarke from XboxERA! We talk the future of Xbox, what putting third-party stores on Xbox might mean, ARM-powered Xbox hardware, and much more. Follow Jon on Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/_sikimikanico_ Follow Jon on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@xboxera First aired on http://pat…

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311: Xbox's big plans, Dead Space Dead, Fallout hype 3:52:01

23d ago3:52:01

3:52:01

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk about Xbox's future plans and the potential risks and rewards therein. Dead Space being well and truly dead, again, and the Fallout hype train. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! Razors, cologne, boxers, and much more! GO AD-FREE: Join us on Patreon…

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protagonists are mid 20:14

30d ago20:14

20:14

Mark and Jake Martin talk about the lack of truly good video game protagonists and how the medium itself creates a challenge to write great characters. Let us know: Can we ever get a truly great video game protagonist? Play Metacritic Golf QUARTER 2 by April 15: ⁠shoot your shot Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @Qu…

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Ep. 184: Evolution Of Demos! 36:14

1M ago36:14

36:14

Demos have changed so much over the years. From the disks you would get in the back of a magazine, or the ones you could get from pizza hut; to now with early access or the ability to play a game for x amount of hours. But the question is do demos still have that. same magic they. once had. They used to be an event or something to look forward to. …

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310: Hellblade II previews, Gears 6 hype, Xbox growth plans 4:13:41

30d ago4:13:41

4:13:41

Join Jez and Rand for another round of Xbox Two goodness! This week, we talk Hellblade II previews, Gears 6 hype cycle, Xbox growth plans and growing pains, and much more. PATREON: Get shows without ads on PATREON.COM/XB2 and support us! <3 DISCORD: Join our awesome XB2 Discord! http://discord.gg/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty announ…

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2024 in video games (so far): a metacritic golf report 17:08

1M ago17:08

17:08

Mark takes a look back at the games of Q1 2024, along the results of Metacritic Golf to see how we perceived games matches up to their ultimate review scores. See the charts: i wanna see the charts Play Metacritic Golf QUARTER 2: shoot your shot Let us know: What's your favorite game from 2024 so far? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @Quic…

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Gaming Meal Ep 173 - Game Informer’s Best Game Bracket 1:45:04

1M ago1:45:04

1:45:04

On episode 173 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Erick, and Cesar go over this week's appetizers (gaming news), talking about Gearbox being bought by Take Two and where does that leave Embracer, and the news that deals for developers to put games on Xbox Game Pass and Epic Games exclusivity have gone away. We then dive into our entrée (main discus…

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Ep.183: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth SpoilerCast! 48:40

1M ago48:40

48:40

Chris has finished Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. So, this week we dive into the changes and everything that stood out to him in his play through. This game holds a special place in our hearts as listeners will know. So, does that spark, that magic carry over into this new title. Will it carry the torch of the original. Or is it just. an okay game that w…

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309: New Xbox console, Phil wants a handheld, Phil talks opening up Xbox 3:49:17

1M ago3:49:17

3:49:17

It's time for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's interview with Polygon, discuss the on-going negativity towards Xbox and the lack of excitement around the brand. We talk Xbox handheld possibilities, and what opening up Xbox to third-party stores could do (or not do). SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM and free shippi…

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Gaming Meal Episode 172 - Metacritic’s Best Publisher of the Year 1:57:00

1M ago1:57:00

1:57:00

On episode 172 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Erick, Gilbert and Cesar go over this week's appetizers (gaming news), talking about Phil Spencer wanting Epic Games Store Xbox, Dragon's Dogma 2 launch woes, and Xbox reportedly developing a handheld gaming device. We then dive into our entrée (main discussion), where we talk about Metacritic’s Bes…

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second opinion: the digital apocalypse 16:20

1M ago16:20

16:20

Introducing the Second Opinion: a brand-new format of revisiting an old topic with a fresh perspective. Mark and Nate McKeever of The Backlog Breakdown talk about the continual shift towards digital media, the potential pitfalls and concerns, but also why not getting up from your couch is nice. Missed the original episode? Listen to Ep. 54, The Dig…

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Ep. 182: Unicorn Overlord, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth & More! 49:47

2M ago49:47

49:47

Hello all! We have been really busy these past few weeks, there are just so many great titles out there to play. From back logs to new releases there is never any downtime when it comes to games. This week we talk about Final Fantasy: Rebirth, Persona 3, Xenoblade 2, Unicorn Overlord, & Baulder's Gate 3!--------Follow the link bellow to go to our v…

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308: Xbox handheld, PS5 Pro vs. Xbox, Dragon's Dogma 2 drama 3:50:41

1M ago3:50:41

3:50:41

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two podcasting. This week, we talk the Xbox handheld "rumors," the PS5 Pro vs. the Xbox Series X, Dragon's Dogma 2, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, and much more. PATREON: Support us and get extra shows and guaranteed Q&As on Patreon.com/XB2! DISCORD: Join us on our Discord.gg/XB2 server! MANSCAPED: Get 20%…

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Gaming Meal Episode 171 - Best Intros to Gaming by Genre 2:31:09

2M ago2:31:09

2:31:09

On episode 171 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Erick, Gilbert and Cesar go over this week's appetizers (gaming news), talking about PS5 Pro specs and rumors, PSVR2 is stopping production, and Steam’s updated Family Sharing. We then dive into our entrée (main discussion), where we talk about games that we think would make a good introduction to s…

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time limits limit fun 14:44

2M ago14:44

14:44

Mark and Justin and Matthew of Watcher Gaming talk about the use of time limits in video games, when they're implemented well, and when they're just the worst. Let us know: Do you like time limits? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play Email us: qui…

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this is the trailer for Quick Play: Short Talks About Video Games 2:58

2M ago2:58

2:58

A real quick podcast about video games. New episodes go up on Wednesdays. What happened to 11 & a Half Minutes to Talk About Video Games? We never left. We just found a little bit more time. Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play Email us: quickplayp…

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Ep. 181: Balatro! A Gateway To Gambling!?! 32:27

2M ago32:27

32:27

Hello all and welcome back! So, there has been a game that has taken over the internet for a bit here and that is Balatro. If you love card games, a bit or randomness and strategy you are going to love this one. We knew we would enjoy this title, but didn't know just how much! This game is so surprising at first glance it felt like a simple fun exp…

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307: Hellblade 2 Xbox multiplat rumors, PS5 Pro leaked, AAA turmoil 3:37:09

2M ago3:37:09

3:37:09

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. Jez addresses the Hellblade 2 multiplatform rumors, the PS5 Pro specs get leaked live on air, and we talk AAA rumors and the future of console gaming. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, razors, shavers, cleansers, and much more! DISC…

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Gaming Meal Episode 170 - Is the Game Industry Crashing? 2:21:55

2M ago2:21:55

2:21:55

Gaming Meal Episode 170 - Is the Game Industry Crashing? On episode 170 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Erick, Gilbert and Cesar (the crew is back baby!) go over this week's appetizers (gaming news), talking about Rooster Teeth being shut down, MAR10 day announcements, and some recent canceled game leaks. We then dive into our entrée (main discu…

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XB2+1 (Ep. 15) Talking Xbox with NATE THE HATE! 2:17:23

2M ago2:17:23

2:17:23

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON.COM/XB2, MARCH 6, 2024! Join Jez and Rand for the latest episode of XB2+1, our guest show that is one week exclusive to Patreon. This month, we caught up with Nate the Hate, noted Xbox content creator and gaming aficionado. We talk the Starfield rumor mill drama from last month, Xbox's future, the latest raft of Microsoft Gam…

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Ep.180: The Loss Of An Icon, Goodbye Akira Toriyama! 26:29

2M ago26:29

26:29

It is with a heavy heart that we come to you this week with some horrible news. We have lost a hero, a legend, an icon, Akira Toriyama. He has inspired multiple generations across anime, manga and games. His style is so memorable that no one can mistake his work. You often hear about people and celebrities passing, but for us this one has hit so ha…

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306: Xbox Partner event, Final Fantasy 7 on Xbox, Starfield multiplat rumors 3:54:35

2M ago3:54:35

3:54:35

Jez and Rand dive into another week of gaming news. This week, we talk the Xbox partner event, the rumors / speculation about whether or not Final Fantasy 7 will come to Xbox, the "rumors" that Starfield will come to PlayStation 5 in 2024, and much, much more! Join our community on Discord.gg/XB2. Get 20% off at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2. #Sponso…

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Gaming Meal Episode 169 - What puts the ‘J’ in “JRPG?” 2:10:01

2M ago2:10:01

2:10:01

Gaming Meal Episode 169 - What puts the ‘J’ in “JRPG?” On episode 169 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny and Gilbert (skeleton crew again, let's go!) go over this week's appetizers (gaming news), talking about Warner Bros claims that AAA games are “too volatile,” Toys for Bob is going Indie, and Nintendo shutting down Yuzu. We then dive into our ent…

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Ep. 179: All The Pain Of Max Payne The Movie! 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

Hey there Cubies! Video game movies hold a special place in our hearts. Some are actually pretty good, but its always a surprise when they are. But most are just awful and really run away from the source material. Max Payne is no different! This is a certain kinda bad, confusing and all that crazy stuff. As usual it had an all star cast but they ju…

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305: Xbox drama aftermath, PlayStation and EA layoffs, Toys for Bob situation 3:56:27

2M ago3:56:27

3:56:27

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy gaming news. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the big Xbox drama bomb, we talk PlayStation, EA, and other company layoffs, we discuss the Toys for Bob situation, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. DISCORD: Join our community @ http://discord.gg/XB2 SUPPORT …

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Gaming Meal Ep 168 - February Snack 1:45:40

2M ago1:45:40

1:45:40

Gaming Meal Episode 168 - February Snack On episode 168 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny and Eric, the real skeleton crew, go over recent gaming news, talking about more bad news for Sony, including layoffs and cancelations. We also discussed recent Nintendo news, from rumors about the Switch 2 release window to the recent Pokémon Showcase and Nin…

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Ep. 178: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth & Memories! 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

Hiya Cubies! The release of Final Fantasy Rebirth is right around the corner and the hype surrounding it is insane! We are so excited for this one, to be able to relive some of our favorite locations from FFVII. There is so much to look forward to and at the same time we take a look back at our time with the original and some of our favorite moment…

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Ep. 177: ReCast! Death Mechanics 58:28

3M ago58:28

58:28

Hey there Cubies! To continue our dive into mechanics we are doing a recast of one of our older mechanics episode on death mechanics. We actually wrote a blog post about this one too. So enjoy the episode and why not check out the blog post following the link below too! --------Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join…

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304: Xbox Business Update, Starfield and other exclusives, new Xbox hardware teased?! 3:39:35

3M ago3:39:35

3:39:35

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two Podcast goodness. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the Xbox drama and the Xbox Business Update event, we talk Starfield, Indiana Jones, and other Xbox exclusives, as well as the teases about Xbox hardware. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING with code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM | Razors, boxers, col…

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Gaming Meal Ep 167 - Xbox Business Update 1:52:40

3M ago1:52:40

1:52:40

On episode 167 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Eric, Cesar, Gilbert (and a surprise guest appearance by Joe in the end), and go over this week's appetizer (gaming news), talking about the news that Sony will not release new major titles before March 2025, Sony president’s interest in multi-platform releases, and the success of Helldivers 2 and i…

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Gaming Meal Episode 166 - PlayStation State of Play February 2024 2:11:13

3M ago2:11:13

2:11:13

On episode 166 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Eric, Myka, Cesar, Gilbert welcome a special guest and friend, Joe, and go over this week's appetizer (gaming news), talking about the XboxEra report that Microsoft plans Starfield & Hi-Fi Rush for PlayStation 5 and that Disney investing $1.5 billion for a stake in Epic Games. We then dive into our …

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Ep. 176: Grab Bag! So Many Games, So Little Time! 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

Hey there Cubies! This week is a grab bag update episode! We have a lot of different titles to talk about this week. Many games from our back log and plenty of new titles coming too. From Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth to The World Of Final Fantasy there is a lot to chat about this week. So, let's just jump right in!--------Follow the link bellow t…

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303: Xbox's week of CHAOS, Xbox business update, 3rd party rumors, Helldivers 2, Suicide Squad 3:59:45

3M ago3:59:45

3:59:45

Rand and Jez suit up for another XB2 show. This week, we discuss Xbox's massive week of chaos, the back pedalling of major third-party rumors, attacks on Xbox fans, the "Xbox Business Update" event next week, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2, razors, boxers, cologne, and much more! PATREON: Go ad-free, support us, …

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Gaming Meal Episode 165 - 2024 Gaming Predictions 2:25:55

3M ago2:25:55

2:25:55

On episode 165 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny, Eric, Myka, Cesar and Gilbert go into our entrée (main discussion), where we perform our gaming predictions for 2024. For more information, visit us at www.TheGamingMeal.com and please follow us on social media at: Twitter at www.twitter.com/GamingMeal, Twitch at www.twitch.tv/gamingmeal, and Facebo…

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#172 - Goodbye... Plus Sony State of Play Recap 1:39:39

3M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

It is with a heavy heart that all mediocre things must come to pass. Unfortunately, this will be our final episode. Life sometimes gets in the way of a good time, and episode 172 seemed a fitting number to end it on... But at least we have one last recap to do after last week's Sony State of Play! Thanks to everyone that has listened over the past …

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Ep. 175: Backtracking & Fast Travel! Prince Of Persia, Metrovanias & More! 41:26

3M ago41:26

41:26

Hey there Cubies! The game mechanics we are diving into this week are backtracking and fast travel. The topic of back tracking can be a bit of a sore subject for some gamers out there. It has been said that backtracking in games is due to a lack of assets and is just a waste of time for the player. But while for some games that may be the case, it …

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302: Xbox quarterly success, PlayStation State of Play, Xbox multiplat drama, Xbox HANDHELD?! 3:58:21

3M ago3:58:21

3:58:21

Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2! This week, we talk about Xbox's massive quarterly successes, PlayStation State of Play games, Xbox handheld "rumors," more Hi-Fi Rush multiplatform drama, and much more. SPONSOR: GET FREE BREAKFAST FOR LIFE with code "xboxtwofree" with HELLOFRESH! Head to this link: http://hellofresh.com/xboxtwofree to grab a h…

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