Best Metroidvania Podcasts (2024)

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Mailbag (Best Metroidvanias, Square Enix Dinner Party, Cheese Draft) 1:24:37

3h ago1:24:37

1:24:37

From great Metroidvanias to an impromptu Cheese Draft, it's time for another mailbag episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Spinning our Wheels (Timespinner) 38:23

9d ago38:23

38:23

The hosts tug at the threads of destiny in Timespinner (Lunar Ray Games, 2018, PC / PS4 / PS Vita / Switch / Xbox One) We're also on Youtube (audio only)! This episode is at ⁠https://youtu.be/9btAd9SQbbk if you'd prefer to listen there or leave a comment.

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Episode 185: From The Miller Report to Wrestling (with Simon Miller) 1:21:44

1d ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Our guest this week is wrestler, video personality, consultant and all-round good guy Simon Miller! Simon discusses his days running NRevolution magazine alone, working on X360 Magazine with Samuel, creating The Miller Report at VideoGamer and watching THQ burn from the inside in the early 2010s. It's quite a career! This week's music is from The L…

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#131 – Game of the Year So Far 2024 - GOTYSO 1:31:23

3d ago1:31:23

1:31:23

It’s been a busy summer, so we sadly had to do an abbreviated version of Game of the Year So Far (GOTYSO for our cultured listeners.) Nick and Josh pick the top 10 games of 2024 so far. Josh also gets a special surprise. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.…

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Dead Cells & the Elden Ring DLC Difficulty Drama 54:27

4d ago54:27

54:27

One of the roguelike genre's greatest hits, PLUS: What's up with the Elden Ring DLC?By Came to Play Podcast

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The Back Page Election – Whoever Wins, You Lose! 1:22:43

8d ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Whoever wins, you lose! Vote for the winner in the Back Page Announcements channel. This week's music is from the Bayonetta soundtrack by Norihiko Hibino, Takahiro Izutani, Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, Takayasu Sodeoka, Erina Niwa, Yoshitaka Suzuki and Naoto Tanaka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Special Episode - BASTARDS' KEEP Table Read 35:32

10d ago35:32

35:32

Nick and Josh are putting the bow on GOTYSO this week, so for this episode we bring you a live table read of Nick's multi-cam comedy pilot, BASTARDS' KEEP. All you need to really know is that it's basically CHEERS with a Game of Thrones twist. Originally streamed May 17, 2024.By Josh & Nick Coffman

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What We've Been Playing (Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Still Wakes The Deep, Mullet Madjack) 1:19:50

16d ago1:19:50

1:19:50

Here's what we've been playing lately, featuring Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Still Wakes The Deep, Mullet Madjack, a little on Crow Country, and a bit on Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reissue - Slay the Princess Interview with Black Tabby Games 47:12

17d ago47:12

47:12

While Nick and Josh work on GOTYSO 2024, we return to an interview from December 2023 featuring Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias of Black Tabby Games. With the release of "The End of Everything" content update for Slay the Princess, the Pristine Cut and physical copy announcement, and their continue work on Scarlet Hollow, Abby and Tony have been …

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The Best Thing Since Hollow Knight 1:05:15

19d ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Another metroidvania! Kait & Dakota talk the best thing since Hollow Knight: Nine Sols. PLUS: Ubisoft's new showcase of Star Wars Outlaws gameplay.By Came to Play Podcast

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Episode 182: Games Court – Big Sammy European Extreme Edition 1:58:08

23d ago1:58:08

1:58:08

The worst format in podcasting is back! For the first time since 2021, Samuel runs his pre-owned purchases past Judge Castle. This week's music is from The World Ends With You soundtrack by Takeharu Ishimoto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#130 - A Very Direct Nintendo 1:16:38

24d ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Nick’s playing #Blud, which is basically a Saturday morning cartoon. Josh is dabbling in Syphon Filter for some old school feels. The bros chitchat about some Gears of War and Mass Effect. They’re also pumped for new Metroid Prime. Finally, they pick their GOTYSO categories live(ish). In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL…

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Episode 181: Top 10 Most Anticipated Games 1:29:03

30d ago1:29:03

1:29:03

With a hangover from 90 June livestreams, Matthew and Samuel each deliver their 10 favourites from the hype season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#129 – Less Political Metal Gear – Summer Game Fest, Legend of Legaia, Black Ops 6 1:19:53

1M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Nick and Josh chat about some of the big reveals from Summer Game Fest and it’s neighboring shows. Josh gives his ending thoughts on Moonscars and continues through the early hours of Legend of Legaia. Nick is reading through Invincible and now things Hauntii is a Mario 64 clone. Finally the bros make way too early assumptions about Black Ops 6 and…

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BioGun's a Moist Metroidvania 58:52

1M ago58:52

58:52

BioGun injects you into the body of an adorable puppy to fight a virus and save man's bestfriend! It's the perfect game for our healthcare hosts. PLUS: the History of Metroidvanias! Discussed: BioGun, Nine Sols, Super Metroid, Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Brain Breaker, Inscryption, The Acolyte, and Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.…

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Show and Well (Animal Well) 43:19

1M ago43:19

43:19

The hosts play with schoolyard toys in Animal Well (Shared Memory, 2024, PC/ PS5 / Switch) We're also on Youtube (audio only)! This episode is at https://youtu.be/IzV3eU3FPwY⁠ if you'd prefer to listen there or leave a comment. #podcast #metroidvania #gaming #videogames #animalwell

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Episode 180: The PlayStation Portable Draft (with Retro Gamer's Darran Jones) 3:00:11

1M ago3:00:11

3:00:11

Matthew gets a well-deserved week off! Samuel's former colleague, Retro Gamer editor Darran Jones, steps into the draft dojo to celebrate Sony's first gaming handheld device. You get about 30 minutes of Darran talking about his career, then an hour of background preamble on the PSP, followed by 90 minutes of draft. Apologies in advance for the leng…

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#128 – No More Tiers – Metroidvania Tier List, Hellblade, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Moonscars 1:52:04

1M ago1:52:04

1:52:04

Nick and Josh go in for one last Tier List, ranking some recent Metroidvanias to make a splash in the genre. Nick is checking out the first Hellblade and has early impressions of Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Josh gets a little further in Moonscars and is excited by some possible Days Gone news. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE AL…

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Episode 179: From EGM to BitSummit (with James Mielke) 1:46:52

1M ago1:46:52

1:46:52

US games media royalty James Mielke (EGM, 1Up, GMR) is our guest this week. Hear about James' journey from comic book artist during Marvel's bankruptcy to becoming a key editor on a host of important media outlets throughout the '00s. Bonus: this episode contains another excellent Hideo Kojima interview anecdote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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#127 – À la carte, The Vampire Slayer – Castlevania Tier List, Firewatch, Hauntii, Moonscars 1:40:29

2M ago1:40:29

1:40:29

You liked the last tier list, so we’re back with one for Castlevania. Nick shares his thoughts on the Firewatch ending and why it isn’t disappointing. He also talks early impressions of Hauntii and SOMA. Josh gives us the skinny on Moonscars and is finally finishing the Spyro Collection. Also, yay more acquisitions…this time from IGN. In lieu of ra…

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Another Crab's Treasure: No Shuckin' Way 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

It's a Seafood Souls-like! Another Crab's Treasure shucks its way into our hearts. Plus: a Hades 2 Update.By Came to Play Podcast

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Episode 178: The '00s Games Magazine Quiz and Mailbag 1:25:01

2M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

We each try and guess five mystery games based on snippets from their reviews in '00s games magazines. Feel free to play along! After that, enjoy our considered answers to a whole heap of questions, from the Nintendo Switch 2 to the ideal game based on Thunderbirds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#126 – We Want Phazon Free Rivers – Metroid Tier List 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Nick and Josh have a busy week of recording, so they decided to do a Metroid Tier List. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...…

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Episode 177: The Game Soundtracks Draft 2:38:17

2M ago2:38:17

2:38:17

Two Giant Men, 20 categories, dubious rules! Time for another draft episode, this time on the subject of video game soundtracks. Vote for the winner in the announcements channel of the Discord. Most of the music used in the episode is credited in real-time, but the track in the break is an orchestral Phoenix Wright arrangement by Noriyuki Iwadare. …

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#125 – Nintendo Boot Lickers - Braid Anniversary Edition, AfterImage, Iron Harvest 1920+ 1:22:33

2M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Nick and Josh are back to talk about Braid Anniversary Edition, Gamers running for Congress, and what they actually like about gaming at the moment. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening the…

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Hades 2, Oh My Gods 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

OH MY GODS THEY SURPRISE LAUNCHED HADES 2! We're obsessed, obviously.By Came to Play Podcast

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Episode 142 - Spring 2024 Analysis; Dad Gets A New Waifu; Dad Watched 6 Freaking Shows That Mew and FM Didn't; the Yohane Metroidvania and the Spy x Family Movie 2:08:53

2M ago2:08:53

2:08:53

MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Pic from: Mysterious Disappearances Opening song from: RoboWarrior (NES) Closing song from: Spy x Family Code: White https://shitposter.worl…

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What We've Been Playing (Stellar Blade, Animal Well, Pepper Grinder, Dark Forces Remaster) 1:27:29

2M ago1:27:29

1:27:29

Here's what we've been playing lately: Stellar Blade, Animal Well, Octopath Traveler 2, Dark Forces Remaster and Pepper Grinder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#124 – Guillotines for the C-Suites - Sony Backpedals, Microsoft Shutdowns, Edith Finch 50:55

2M ago50:55

50:55

While Sony backpedals, Microsoft plants its own foot firmly up its own ass.By Josh & Nick Coffman

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Rebel without a Boss (Rebel Transmute) 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

The hosts try to form a symbiotic relationship in Rebel Transmute (Evan Tor Games, 2024, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One)We're also on Youtube (audio only)! This episode is at https://youtu.be/x74soKJxX7E if you'd prefer to listen there or leave a comment.#podcast #metroidvania #gaming #blasphemous

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Episode 175: From Mysteries To Metroidvanias (with Stuart Turton) 1:51:18

2M ago1:51:18

1:51:18

Matthew speaks to one of his favourite authors, Stuart Turton. Hear about his exhausting creative process (seriously, you won't believe it), and what it takes to write a novel – including his latest, The Last Murder at the End of the World. Then, in part two, hear more about Stu's love of video games, which runs incredibly deep. Samuel is away for …

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#123 – Articulated Wrist - Stellar Blade Back Lash, Top Video Game Adaptations 1:57:18

3M ago1:57:18

1:57:18

Nick and Josh are joined by Alec and James from 321Backlog to talk Stellar Blade backlash, if anyone can ever really escape from Tarkov, and then rank the ten best video game adaptations. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you t…

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Fallout 3: Wasteland, Baby! 1:25:09

3M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

The Great Big Fallout episode! We cover all the major entries in the Fallout franchise, plus the brand-new Amazon Prime show.By Came to Play Podcast

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Episode 141 - Spring 2023 Review Even Though It's 2024; Crunchyroll Sucks; Mediocre Things That We Inexplicably Love 1:24:37

3M ago1:24:37

1:24:37

MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Pic from: Oshi no Ko Opening song from: RoboWarrior (NES) Closing song from: Chaos Legion (PS2) https://shitposter.world/noyoushutthefuckupd…

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Episode 174: From OPM to Rolling Stone to IGN (with Rachel Weber) 1:21:51

3M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

This week's guest is IGN Managing Editor Rachel Weber, who probably has the most varied and fascinating career in games media of anyone who's appeared on the podcast so far. Hear about her transatlantic journey from OPM during the PS3 launch days to GamesIndustry.biz, Rolling Stone's Glixel channel and GamesRadar, before she landed at IGN. This wee…

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#122 – Marked Safe from Stellar Blade - Trophy Hunting, Dragon's Dogma 2, Most Hated Gaming Characters 1:30:28

3M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Nick and Josh are joined by Johnny from the casual hour to talk Josh’s nasty addiction, some Dragon’s Dogma 2, Embracer splitting up, and ranking the top 10 most hated characters in video games. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Than…

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Episode 140 - SHITPOSTER DOT WARUDO; GameFAQs Ruined; Mega Man Battle Network; Dad Talks About 4 Mangoes 50:17

3M ago50:17

50:17

MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Pic from: My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again Opening clip from: Jojo's Bizarre Aventure (1993) Opening…

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Episode 173: Games Court Returns! 2:02:14

3M ago2:02:14

2:02:14

27 listeners' game purchases go on trial before the morally dubious Judge Castle. Can the defendants' even more compromised lawyer, Samuel Roberts, get them off (not in that way)? The worst format in British podcasting returns. This week's music is 'PIMP' by Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, as well as the Games Court theme by listener Adam Saucier. Hoste…

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Replay Randomizer: Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal 57:26

3M ago57:26

57:26

The first installment of Replay Randomizer... but we chose this one ourselves: the third Ratchet & Clank game! PLUS: Kait tells us all about how video game movies are made. Sources: "The History of Video Games Movies" by Eddache (YouTube) "Why do (Most) Video Game Movies Suck" by Ted Nivison (YouTube)…

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Episode 172: The Best Games of 2003 3:01:31

3M ago3:01:31

3:01:31

Two top 10 lists of the best games of 2003, and loads of bullshit about Matthew's mini-fridge and Samuel's week of work experience in the fire brigade. The games chat starts at 1 hour and 27 minutes if you'd just like the lists without the nonsense. This week's music is from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker soundtrack by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, …

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#121 – Mrs. Katie Meier’s Civ IV - Balatro, Howl, Mythic Quest Season 3 1:56:22

3M ago1:56:22

1:56:22

Nick and Josh are joined by Katie, of Overthinking Games Podcast to talk what they’ve been playing, some news, and on if you really need to play any of the “Classics” In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark f…

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Don't Hate the Prayer (Blasphemous) 43:45

3M ago43:45

43:45

The hosts flagellate themselves for the myriad sins they committed in Blasphemous (The Game Kitchen, 2019, PC, Switch, PS4, XBox One) We're also on Youtube (audio only)! This episode is at https://youtu.be/uw43EPRdENk⁠ if you'd prefer to listen there or leave a comment.#podcast #metroidvania #gaming #blasphemous…

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Episode 171: What We've Been Playing (Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, Helldivers 2) 2:05:15

3M ago2:05:15

2:05:15

What we've been playing lately, featuring Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin and Helldivers 2, as well as some old Command and Conquer nonsense and listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#120 – Piccolo, The Father Who Stepped Up - Pepper Grinder, Reveil, Marvel Rivals 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Weekly episodes now out Wednesday mornings. Josh continues to work through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Nick shares his time with Pepper Grinder and REVEIL. The bros laugh at some KIA fools and their Stellar Blade obsession, and then share their GOTYs of the first three months. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND…

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Stardew Valley 1.6 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

The Stardew Valley episode! Plus, Islands of Insight, and we intro an all-new segment: Replay Randomizer!By Came to Play Podcast

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Episode 170: The Time Samuel Wronged A Freelancer (with Steven Messner) 1:52:05

4M ago1:52:05

1:52:05

Former PC Gamer Senior Reporter Steven Messner is our guest this week! Hear about his epic reports of goings on in EVE Online and other MMOs – and that time the bastard Samuel Roberts betrayed him. This week's music is from the Harvest Moon 64 soundtrack by Tsuyoshi Tanaka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#119 – Nuclear Blaze Interview with Deepnight Games 50:51

4M ago50:51

50:51

This week Nick and Josh sat down with Sebastien Benard, founder of Motion Twin, Lead Developer of Dead Cells, and now founder and solo developer at Deepnight Games. Sebastian shares his experience in going solo, his thoughts on the state of the industry, and gives us a deeper look at Nuclear Blaze. Learn more about Deep Night Games: https://deepnig…

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Episode 139 - Battle Angel Alita Volume 1 Frikken Rules; Mew's Anime of the Year 2023, Part 1 (Winter); Mew Has a Website Now 1:57:40

4M ago1:57:40

1:57:40

Download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Pic from: Battle Angel Alita Opening clip from: https://letthemfightpod.libsyn.com/ep-402-futoshi-matsunaga (Shitlib podcast, but I found this bit amusing and relevant) Opening song from: RoboWarrior (N…

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The Best 7/10 Games 2:27:09

4M ago2:27:09

2:27:09

We needed a sudden week off! Enjoy this 2022 episode on the best 7/10 games, the result of our amazing Patreon support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.