Best Unpatched Gaming Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.067 Unpatched Farewell Pt.1 - The Tier List 2:25:23

4M ago2:25:23

2:25:23

Zack and Tyler get together for one final hurrah, starting with a tier list for all the games they've shared for the cast. It's a bittersweet sendoff, celebrating all the games that have shaped us during this time, validating the last few years all the more. Don't forget to share what you love with whom you love, folks.…

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Ep.067 Unpatched Send Off Pt.2 - March Madness 2024 1:06:15

4M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Part 2 of the Unpatched sendoff. This time we're redoing our March Madness episode Unpatched style, including some of the real all-timers GOTY awards don't always catch.By Unpatched Gaming

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Ep.066 Dead Space Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake 1:59:29

9M ago1:59:29

1:59:29

Spooky!By Unpatched Gaming

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Ep.65 Final Fantasy XVI 1:29:26

11M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

It's quite the time to be alive. Final Fantasy VII is getting an unprecedented retreatment, Square's MMO still hasn't left its heyday, and Capcom continues to deliver with their newest outing, Final Fantasy 16! I kid... I kid. Really though, this newest entry in the venerated pillar of the medium is a bit of an oddity. In this episode, we explore t…

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Ep.064 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1:32:06

1y ago1:32:06

1:32:06

Anyone still wanting to hear podcasters gush over Tears of the Kingdom? We gave the game its due for sure, and we're excited to share our thoughts and -- more importantly -- our feelings with you. Beauty may not be in the eye of the beholder here. Make sure to join the discussion in our Discord! Links below. Come join the community! Discord: https:…

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Ep.063 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Dredge, and more 1:17:26

1y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Scattershot episode incoming! The Unpatached team has been busy playing whatever strikes their fancy. Zack looks forward to doing a full Monster Hunter episode one day while Tyler works to convince him No Man's Sky is worth the 60+ hours he's dumped into it. Wanna hop on some Monster Hunter Rise? Maybe contend with Zack on his crap No Man's Sky opi…

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Observing Lent 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

37:10

The guys take a break and discuss how observing Lent has affected their mental and spiritual health. Come join the community! Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8 📷 https://instagram.com/unpatchedgaming... 🐦 https://twitter.com/unpatchedgaming?s=21 🎙 https://www.unpatchedgaming.com/podcastsBy Unpatched Gaming

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Ep.062 Atomic Heart and Wo Long 2:01:50

1+ y ago2:01:50

2:01:50

Honestly, if this is your first episode from us, go watch a different one. This one turned out pretty meh. The Unpatched boys are back to cover Atomic Heart and Wo Long. Zack discusses the significance of Wo Long as a Team Ninja game while Tyler gushes over the time he had with Atomic Heart. Let us know what you think by joining the Discord with th…

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Ep.061 Hogwarts Legacy 2:02:30

1+ y ago2:02:30

2:02:30

Welcome back to the wizarding world, friends! The Unpatched crew are talking about the Harry Potter game Tyler dreamed of since he first saw those floating candles in the Grand Hall. Does the magic last? Nerdwriter1 on Worldbuilding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA6MQHNM2yE Come join the community! Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8 📷 https:…

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Ep.060 Devil May Cry 5 and NieR:Automata 3:11:42

1+ y ago3:11:42

3:11:42

Jackpot! The Unpatched crew is back talking about some action games. Zack wraps up his DMC journey with the masterful DMC5. They also dish on their conflicting feelings regarding Yoko Taro's Platinum title Nier: Automata. Philosophy, theology, and magnetic motorcycle weapons all included. Disagree with our controversial take on Nier? How about Zack…

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Ep.059 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 2:33:38

1+ y ago2:33:38

2:33:38

To revisit a childhood classic runs the risk of killing a part of yourself. You may not even realize that you're testing one of the primary pillars, a lens you view all the world through. That moment you learned what a game could make you feel and think. Are you brave enough to venture in? What's your favorite Zelda game? Does Wind Waker hold up? L…

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Ep.058 Our Year in Review (2022) 1:53:20

1+ y ago1:53:20

1:53:20

Not quite a Game of the Year discussion -- more like a "What did we learn here, Palmer?" The Unpatched team talks favorite games 2022, the "freshest" games, and just chat about what went well this year. Big changes coming to the format, by the way! Excited to share them with you in this episode. We feel like it's going to bring out the best in us t…

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Ep.057 God of War Ragnarok 2:32:51

1+ y ago2:32:51

2:32:51

Alright, boy, it's time for wise grandpa Kratos to give you some sound advice: "Listen to the God of War Rangarok Unpatched Gaming epsiode. It's... cool." The guys talk spoiler-free for a while before digging deep into spoiler territory on Cory Barlog and co.'s latest God of War installment. Spoiler alert: it's fantastic. Come join the community! D…

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Ep.056 Uncharted 4 1:44:27

1+ y ago1:44:27

1:44:27

How long would it take two Uncharted fans to play its grand finale? Six years, apparently. Join us as we knock out Naughty Dog's beautiful, heartwarming sendoff to their adventure masterpiece! Come join the community! Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq3whsKq8 📷 https://instagram.com/unpatchedgaming... 🐦 https://twitter.com/unpatchedgaming?s=21 🎙 https…

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Ep.055 Deadly Premonition 1:25:05

2y ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Deadly Premonition is a lot of things to a lot of people, but when it comes down to the facts, Swery's magnum opus has passed the test of time. What could possibly hold up such a teetering mess of a video game? Come take a look in the coffee with us, fellow "F.K."ers! It's time to dive deep into Greenvale. How did you enjoy Deadly Premonition? Do y…

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Ep.054 Dead Space 2 1:23:18

2y ago1:23:18

1:23:18

Dead Space 2 is a horror masterpiece. It is potentially the best game from its generation and plays like a game from . Visceral made a lasting, mesmerizing, and engaging experience, showcasing their mastery of game design and media in general. Bring your plasma cutter; here there be monsters. Come join the community! Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhq…

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Ep.053 The Evil Within & Ghostwire: Tokyo 1:04:44

2y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

And so our October tradition begins with the Tango Gameworks "trilogy." There's a clear succession here of approachability, and we ask the hard question: does it pay off? Well, depends on what kind of player your are! Ghostwire has a lot to offer some folks while Evil Within may be a bit much for the general crowd. Disagree with some of these hot t…

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Ep.052 Way of the Hunter 20:13

2y ago20:13

20:13

The Unpatched guys play a game a little outside their comfort zone: Way of the Hunter. It's quite the immersive hunting game, with plenty of innovations and robust systems to keep players engaged. Surprisingly, it actually made them curious about the real-life counterpart as well. Come join the community and tell us what you think about hunting sim…

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Ep.051 Metal Gear Solid V 2:13:50

2y ago2:13:50

2:13:50

Kept you waiting, huh? Zack finally shares his favorite game of all time, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The Unpatched team talks Ground Zeroes, Kojima’s farewell, and immersive sim / systemic gameplay. Do you have issues with MGSV? Do you think Kojima improved on the ideas in MGSV with Death Stranding? Do you think everything past MGS3 is t…

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Ep.050 Mass Effect 3 1:19:50

2y ago1:19:50

1:19:50

All good things come to an end, and our Mass Effect series is over… for now (looking at you, Andromeda). The guys had a great time with this series, and there is a lot to love about BioWare’s farewell to the Shepherd’s story. Did Mass Effect 3 stick the landing? Is it actually the best in the series? Maybe it’s the worst? Let us know! We’d love to …

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Ep.049 Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater and Guns of the Patriots 1:42:48

2y ago1:42:48

1:42:48

It’s Zack’s turn to share some of his all-time favorite games, Metal Gear Solid 3 and MGS4! The golden child and the black sheep of Kojima’s beloved series. Watch out: Zack comes equipped with some hot takes! Arm up, MGS3 fans: he comes in swinging! Disagree? Let us know! We love to hear dissenting opinions discussed intelligently – almost as much …

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Ep.048 Catherine 1:05:48

2y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Is there anyone quite like Catherine? Or is it Katherine… Can I call you Rin? Tyler shares one of his all-time favorite games in 2011’s Catherine. Specifically the original PS3 release, but the guys dish on Full Body as well. Which release did you prefer? Do you think this game is still relevant? How does it stack up against Katsura Hashino’s other…

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Ep.047 Chrono Cross 1:23:54

2y ago1:23:54

1:23:54

Tyler and Zack go back to a bona fides classic, playing the recent remaster of Chrono Cross. This was one of Tyler’s “awakening” games growing up, and he’s excited to share it! And to share his hot take that it blows Chrono Trigger out of the water. Fightin’ words! How does this classic JRPG hold up? How does it compare to Chrono Trigger? Can Zack …

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Ep.046 Mass Effect 2 and Pokemon Clones 1:40:43

2y ago1:40:43

1:40:43

We’re back with the triumphant Mass Effect 2! It’s nice to finally scratch this one off the shame list. You’ll find the guys gushing over all the best this game has to offer. We share stories of all the tough choices we had to make and how easy it is to love Garrus. But do you think our criticisms are valid? Do you wish you could reach through the …

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Ep.045 God of War and Hellblade 1:56:33

2y ago1:56:33

1:56:33

When in Viking-land, do as the Vikings do. Just around the release of the mesmerizing The Northman, Tyler and Zack share two of their favorite games: Tyler tackles God of War 2018 while Zack is up against Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. There’s so much to explore in such a rich mythology! Mental illness, fatherhood, and juicy, bubbly violence are the…

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Ep.044 Mass Effect 1:19:49

2y ago1:19:49

1:19:49

Mass Effect It’s about time! The guys at Unpatched finally sink their teeth into the original Mass Effect. This is the first in a series, so stay tuned for Mass Effect 2 and 3! In Shepherd’s first adventure, UPG questions whether it’s worth traveling back in time to tackle this noble attempt at a KotoR successor. There’s a lot of love in here: worl…

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Ep.043 Elden Ring 1:51:06

2y ago1:51:06

1:51:06

The gods at FromSoftware have let our Prometheus loose once more: Miyazaki and team have handed us the forbidden flame of Elden Ring, and it is something to behold. For some, it’s just more Dark Souls, while for others it’s the game of the decade. Did Zelda beat it to the punch? Will this be the new standard moving forward? How many times did you r…

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Ep.042 Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2 1:54:17

2+ y ago1:54:17

1:54:17

Welcome back to the Unpatched Gaming Podcast, where we are the primordial soup brewing beneath the White House. That’s right, we are playing the S3 simulations, Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Metal Gear Solid is Zack’s favorite video game series of all time; he’s been eager to share it with Tyler and the Unpatched communi…

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Ep.041 Pokemon Legends: Arceus 2:21:40

2+ y ago2:21:40

2:21:40

How many Pokemon games does it take to make a significant change? I'm not going to count for you, but we definitely have something worth talking about with Pokemon Legends Arceus! Ark-ee-us? Ar-see-us? Archie-us? What's new? What's old? What NEEDS to come back? How do you feel about Disney's Frozen? What about your legacy; what will you pass on to …

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Ep.040 Batman: Arkham Asylum and One Step From Eden 1:50:54

2+ y ago1:50:54

1:50:54

Welcome to Unpatched 2022! We're kicking things off with a combo only Tyler could come up with: Batman: Arkham Asylum and One Step From Eden. Both are spiritual successors to games that haven't really had true spiritual successors: Metroid Prime and Megaman Battle Network (respectively). Modern follow-ups to these Gamecube and GBA classics. What ar…

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Game of the Year 2021 2:39:04

2+ y ago2:39:04

2:39:04

We're finally here: Game of the Year 2021! This episode will be split into two parts: Unpatched's 2021 and "The Year" 2021. Be sure to check out both if the full production is too unbearably long! Together they are a full reflection on the games we've played this year. So grateful for an awesome community to share some killer (and dead) games this …

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Ep.039 The Games of Our Year (2021) 2:55:51

2+ y ago2:55:51

2:55:51

We're finally here: Game of the Year 2021! This part of our extra-long cast focuses on the games we shared, revisited, or otherwise cleared from the backlog during 2021. You won't see many 2021 releases here, you'll need to wait for next week to hear about those. Join us as we remember great games like... well you'll have to tune in for that! What …

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Ep.038 Indie Roundup 2021 3:25:54

2+ y ago3:25:54

3:25:54

How many games can we talk about in three hours? So many great games from independent developers in 2021! And so many we didn't get a chance to play. Which were your favorites? Any guesses as to which ones will show up in our GotY episode? Stay tuned for uploads of a few of the more significant discussions like Everhood and Inscryption chopped down…

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An Ode to the Woz (BONUS) 45:55

2+ y ago45:55

45:55

This one goes out to everyone's favorite virgin, #ScottTheWoz! The Unpatched guys play through some of Scott's staples, from a chicken shooter all the way to the principal accursed Chibi Robo: Zip Lash. Here's to you, Scott! Free Discord: https://discord.gg/UQErYFbpbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming Twitter: https://twitter.com/Unp…

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Ep.037 Hitman 3, Shin Megami Tensei V, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits 2:49:27

2+ y ago2:49:27

2:49:27

Whether you're hunting demons, spirits, or your average billionaire, this is the podcast episode for you. This week, the guys tackle two big names and one smaller with the hope of finding a worthy contender for Game of the Year. Oh, and of course to talk about Nicolas Cage. That goes without saying. Make your voice heard! We want all folks who love…

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Ep.036 Disco Elysium 2:08:27

2+ y ago2:08:27

2:08:27

It's time to wake up, baby. You've been putting off this sad and lonely world too long. It's a mirrorscape of fear and mortality. And it's all Disco, baby. That's right, this week Zack and Tyler knock out what is already a modern classic: Disco Elysium. And they have everyone's favorite special guest, Amannda! Join us as we gush over a CRPG that wi…

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Ep.035 Metroid Dread and Oddworld: Soulstorm 2:28:04

2+ y ago2:28:04

2:28:04

Kept you waiting, huh? How long have you been waiting for Metroid Dread? Is Oddworld Soulstorm a game you never thought you'd get to play? This episode is about the long-awaited and "thought-you'd-never-get-'ems." These are the sequels to some of our favorites. Join us as we find out whether the wait was worth it! How do you feel about these sequel…

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Ep.034 Silent Hill and Silent Hill 2 1:25:40

2+ y ago1:25:40

1:25:40

It’s always best to wrap up (late) Halloween with the classics! While we’re kicking back watching The Thing and Suspiria, we also finally tackle some of our biggest blind spots with Silent Hill and Silent Hill 2! Fitting ends to this October’s jam-packed four weeks. Do they hold up? PSX is a long time ago… What did they have that has remained with …

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Ep.032 The Medium 1:14:07

2+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Week 2 of Unpatched Gaming's October Rush 2021! Surprise, we've got more horror games. This episode is a follow up to our loving take on Bloober Team's Observer plus some overflow indie love from last week. It'll be the calm before the P.T.-inspired storm of week 3, so enjoy it while you can... This week we're playing Bloober Team's The Medium. It'…

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Ep.033 Maid of Sker and Visage 1:21:16

2+ y ago1:21:16

1:21:16

How’s about some PT love this week? Tyler and Zack muster up the courage to play Visage and Maid of Sker. Being who they are, they also talk Evil Dead 2, cookware, and even a sprinkle of Bioshock for good measure. It's Halloween, after all! An October ripe for sharing games of all shapes and sizes. Join us as we mourn the loss of Kojima’s Silent Hi…

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Ep.031 INSIDE, Limbo, Paratopic, Little Nightmares, Evil Within, Faith, Opossum Country, Darq 2:33:11

3y ago2:33:11

2:33:11

It's that spooky time of the year again! Zack and Tyler are back at it with the Unpatched Gaming community's favorite month, October. This year, we're sharing some new games, some classics, and some obscure titles. Buckle up for back-to-back weekly episodes for the next four weeks! We're excited you can join us on year 2 of the best tradition at UP…

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Ep.030 Psychonauts 2 1:08:01

3y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

And thus Nontendo was ended. On such a high note, too! Zack and Tyler talk Tim Schafer's latest from DoubleFine: Psychonauts 2. This follow up to the beloved PS2 cult classic gets a second chance to success. There's a lot to unpack -- emotional baggage and platforming shortcomings alike. The guys also reflect on their takeaways from the Nontendo se…

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Ep.029 Mirror's Edge and Evil Twin 1:19:23

3y ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Nontendo draws to a close with this second to last episode! For now... Before we wrap up with Psychonauts 2, Tyler and Zack dig deep into a cult classic and a... another game... Lots of potential in these two titles that neither host felt was reached. They ruffle some feathers with a hot take on DICE's first-person parkour platformer, Mirror's Edge…

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Ep.028 Jak and Daxter, Epic Mickey, Mushroom Men 1:37:21

3y ago1:37:21

1:37:21

We're back with more Nontendo! The plan this week was to cover two 3D platformers from some well-established credentials: Warren Specter and Naughty Dog! Epic Mickey and Jak and Daxter come back to life, warts and all. Both of these games constitute eagerly awaited follow-ups and both are very much still worth talking about today. But wait, there's…

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Ep.027 Prince of Persia and Beyond Good and Evil 1:50:47

3y ago1:50:47

1:50:47

Welcome to episode two of our Nontendo series! We bow down this week to our Ubisoft overlords and two of their forgotten franchises. Along the way we discovered that Beyond Good and Evil is anything but a platformer, and Tyler got to share one of his childhood favorites, Prince of Persia 2008! Both these games tackle narrative and tone at a cut abo…

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Ep.026 Ratchet and Clank and It Takes Two -- Nontendo Ep.01 1:41:21

3y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

Welcome to the launch of our Nontendo series! This will be a recurring segment where we talk about about platformers that aren't from our beloved Mario masters. We'll be kicking this segment off with a few back-to-back episodes to really help us set the stage for what we and you want from this series. This week Tyler and Zack talk about two brand n…

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Ep.025 Portal 2 and Spider-Man PS4 ft. Gameresque 1:02:52

3y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

This week Zack and Tyler are joined by the stylish gents from the Gameresque podcast, Zach and Jonny! After the exciting and surprisingly different results of their March Madness bracket, we all decided it'd be fun to share some of our favorite games that we felt deserved more love. For the Unpatched guys, we were excited to share the hilarious, bl…

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Ep.024 Returnal 1:34:19

3y ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Seeing that Tyler and Zack were finally able to nab Playstation 5s, this week they attempt to tackle Housemarque's PS5 exclusive, Returnal! It's a challenging, rewarding, and wholly unique experienced polished to an exquisite shine. They talk DualSense, timing, twin-stick shooters, and audience. Be sure to join the discussion on Twitter, Instagram,…

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Ep.023 Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 8 2:18:08

3y ago2:18:08

2:18:08

Zack couldn't wait until October to play Resident Evil 8, so Tyler took the opportunity to finally play RE7! The guys share their thoughts on pacing, how they stack up to the rest of the series, favorite moments, and whether these games struggle with identity crises or not. But at the end of the day, they just shared two of the latest fantastic hor…

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March Madness Special Part 2 2:19:45

3y ago2:19:45

2:19:45

Join us as Zack says literally literally way too many times. Welcome to part two of our March Madness Special featuring the Gameresque Podcast's bracket! Definitely check them out and make sure to listen to part one before tackling our wrap up here in part two. Gameresque Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gameresque/id1545264552 Twitte…

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