Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Once a month, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them (usually) at random.

Whether the game is a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

This month… is not so random. Over the month of August, Derek, along with past guests Dougie and Evan, all became organically enamoured with Supergiant’s celebrated roguelike, Hades. This does happen too often, so Derek figured that he should get the three of them together to chat about their experience.

There are a ton of spoilers for the game in this episode, but in short, everyone freaking loves this game (which is not news since that was the case with the Switch version like more than a year ago).

Recipient of more than 50 Game of the Year awards! In this rogue-like dungeon crawler, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.

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Theme Song: I Adore My C64 by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

Derek, Shane, and Katie talk about the fact that you have to download games now, Chris Pratt as Super Mario, never-ending Konami rumours, and so much more!

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What Happened?

The New Super Mario Movie
Genesis / N64 coming to Switch Online
Animal Crossing Direct coming next week
Sora is the last Smash Bros. character
O’Hare vs. Kraneveldt Upgrade Edition
Death Stranding is great
PS5 gets trials but Shane’s internet is too slow
Ghost of Tsushima Iki island DLC
Fortnite
Shane loves Industria
The Konami rumors never end
Ghost Recon gets a battle royale
Kids are making Squid Game games in Roblox
Life Is Strange: True Colors gets 60FPS mode for Series X, PS5

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Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

Derek, Josh, and Carlos talk bricked PS4’s, the (forever ago) Playstation Showcase, and so much more!

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What Happened?

Street Fighter V Akira
Sea of Thieves A Pirate’s Life
WarioWare: Get It Together
Judgement
Life Is Strange: True Colors
Deathloop
Cruis’n Blast
No More Heroes 3
Sorry Shane, Battlefield 2042 has been delayed
New WipEout announced. Is a card-based phone game.
PlayStation Showcase recap
PS5 Update adds SSD support for everyone
PS4 update apparently bricking consoles

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Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

Josh, Derek, and Shane talk Shane’s ongoing computer woes, following footsteps in Ghost of Tsushima, finishing Monster Hunter Stories 2, and so much more!

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What happened:

Shane’s PC legal problems continue
Shane’s PC performance problems continue
Shane says hardware GPU scheduling is bunk hokum
Astro’s Playroom
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Twelve Minutes
Mario Golf motion controls
Psychonauts 2
Hades
Sea of Thieves
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Ending
Avengers / Wakanda Expansion
Alan Wake remastered announced
FF7 Remake-Remake Coming to Epic Games Store?
Horizon PS5 upgrade not free, then free again
AEW Game gets some new footage, Jungle Boy reveal

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Note: Sorry about the audio issues in this episode! I totally didn’t confirm the microphone that I was recording with, and it ended up being my notebook’s built in microphone. Thanks for sticking with us anyways!

Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Once a month, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them (usually) at random.

Whether the game is a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

This month, Mikaela’s back for a fine chat all about the first chapter in Supermassive Games’ spooky anthology series The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan. Derek and Mikaela played this one together… so head below to listen in to see who made the worst decisions, and who killed more characters!

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games featuring a multiplayer mode.

In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.

Embark on a horrific journey aboard a ghost ship. Experience your terrifying story with a friend online or go for safety in numbers with up to five players offline. All playable characters can live or die. The choices you make will decide their fate.

Who will you save? Don’t. Play. Alone.

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Josh, Shane, and Derek are back to talk all about Hellblade, Retired Men’s Nude Beach Volleyball, and much, much more.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 190 – "Bachelorette Games"

What happened?

Shane tries to buy a PS5
We discuss Abandoned for way too long
Monster Hunter Stories 2
NEO TWEWY
The Last of Us 2
Josh’s Pokemon Go Feud
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Skyward Sword
Project Wingman
FF XIV
Avengers
Intellivision Amico delayed
Idris Elba is Knuckles
Xbox Gamescom presentation coming on August 24
Rumour: Horizon: Forbidden West delayed?
Hellblade gets a nice Xbox Series patch
Athena is coming to KOF 15
Retired Men’s Nude Beach Volleyball looks freaking hilarious

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Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Once a month, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them (usually) completely at random.

Whether the game is a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

This month, Mike Duddy returns to talk about playing the Xbox 360 remake of the lauded N64 classic Perfect Dark. Mike was a big fan of the series growing up, and Derek had never played it before (and was pretty certain that this episode was just going to be a massive argument). Was it? Listen on to find out!

The remaster to the Nintendo 64 classic puts players in the role of Joanna Dark, an agent for Carrington Institute. In Perfect Dark, players battle across 17 action-packed levels, utilizing a range of high-tech weaponry and gadgets to take down the dataDyne corporation. Compete with others in the “Combat Simulator” or take the fight online in a co-operative mode that lets you take on enemies with a friend. Relive a classic with updated graphics in this high-definition take on Perfect Dark for Xbox 360.

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Thanks for joining us for another episode! We took a long (long) break as the world fell apart, but we’re glad to be back playing games and making new content. We really hope that you enjoy the episode — if you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

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Carlos, Shane, and Derek are back to talk all about the Dead Space remake, the demise of Canada’s EBGames, the Steam Deck, and much, much more.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 189 – “EB Games We Hardly Knew Ye, Copy That”

What happened?

First up, we mentioned this briefly on the show, but over the past few days there has been some appalling information blowing up the internet about the way culture inside of Activision. We think that this conversation is super important, and we also think that we’re not nearly eloquent enough to do it justice. We’d implore you to read a few of the following articles to catch yourself up with what’s been happening:

Activision Blizzard Sued Over ‘Frat Boy’ Culture, Harassment
Inside Blizzard Developers’ Infamous Bill ‘Cosby Suite’
Activision Blizzard Hires Union-Busting Firm As Workers Start To Come Together
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Comments On Harassment Allegations
Activision Blizzard Employees Walk Out After Allegations of Rampant Sexism

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

Days Gone
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Showing people the PS5
Zelda: Skyward Sword
Pokemon Unite
Shane didn’t play anything
The Steam Deck looks insane
Dead Space remake officially revealed
RIP EBGames, Hello Gamestop
Okay how about this Bluebox Games thing though?

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Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

Josh, Shane, and Derek are back to talk all about the PS5 and Xbox Series (and whether or not they’re disappointing), laud about Game Pass, Shane’s Blitzball days, and much more!

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Geekscape Games · Level 188 – "Don't You People Have OLEDs?"

What happened?

Geekscape is hosting a blood drive to honour Chris Ellis.
Josh is disappointed in the new consoles.
That PS5 controller tho.
Damn that Monster Hunter Rise.
Fallout 76 is pretty good.
Why did the Crystal Chronicles remake suck so bad?
Days Gone is bad-ass.
Josh and Carlos were wrong about Mario Golf.
FFXIV is sold out and has a huge housing crisis.
Of course, Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)

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Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Once a month, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them (usually) completely at random.

Whether the game is a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

This time around, John joins Derek to break down Respawn Entertainment’s lauded robot-centric FPS… and to see whether or not John has played Flight Simulator yet (he hasn’t… but has watched hours and hours of additional videos since our special E3 episode).

Call down your Titan and get ready for an exhilarating first-person shooter experience in Titanfall® 2! The sequel introduces a new single player campaign that explores the bond between Pilot and Titan. Or blast your way through an even more innovative and intense multiplayer experience – featuring 6 new Titans, deadly new Pilot abilities, expanded customization, new maps, modes, and much more. 

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Thanks for joining us for another episode! We took a long (long) break as the world fell apart, but we’re glad to be back playing games and making new content. We really hope that you enjoy the episode — if you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

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Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

This week, we’re fresh out of E3, and Shane, Josh, and Derek have a lot of thoughts about it. What do they think of the virtual convention? Do plumbers wear ties? What was the best presentation of the week? What will Shane talk about now that Battlefield 2042 has been officially revealed?

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Geekscape Games · Level 186 – "Three E's Extravaganza"

What happened?

We Miss G4
Is E3 still exciting?
Limited Run Games
Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties
Devolver Digital rocks
The Outer Worlds 2
Forza Horizon 5
The Game Pass Show
Advance Wars Remaster
Life Is Strange
Ubisoft Conference and Ubisoft +
Shane Graphics Card Update
Rainbow Six Forever
Gearbox was odd
Flight Simulator
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
Smash Characters
Battlefield 2042
Xbox Conference
The Dark Souls of Final Fantasy
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

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Holy crap.

Since Microsoft’s last E3 outing, a lot has happened. The company launched two spectacular new consoles, acquired companies like freakin’ Bethesda, and doubled down on the future with huge (finally released) moves in cloud streaming.

A couple of days back, Satya Nadella and Phil Spencer sat down to discuss why Microsoft is all-in on gaming, and also revealed that the the company is working on dedicated Xbox streaming sticks, and that soon you’ll be able to stream Xbox games directly to your smart TV.

https://youtu.be/1YnVzOA2wNs

With reveals like that trickling in prior to their actual presentation, we were pretty sure that the show was going to be a big one. From Starfield‘s release date to Halo Infinite multiplayer going free to play, to Forza Horizon 5‘s insane cacti, to Jack Sparrow in Sea of Thieves, previous guest John returns to Xbox Game Passengers host Derek to break down all the news.

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Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

Katie is back to talk all about Biomutant, as Derek loses his whole life to Knockout City, and Shane erupts with excitement over Tetris Effect: Connected. All that, and more obviously because that’s not very much.

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Geekscape Games · Level 185 – "Shane Came Up With This Episodes Title"

What we’ve been playing:

Tetris Effect: Connected
COD Warzone: 80’s Action Heroes
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 3
Knockout City
Biomutant

What else happened?

AMD Announced New APUs & FidelityFX Super Resolution(DLSS) For All GPUS, Even Nvidia
No Man’s Sky (and not Journey to the Savage Planet) getting Nvidia DLSS update (including VR)
Horizon: Forbidden West gameplay reveal is so gorge
God of War has been delayed… and is also coming to PS4 (along with GT7)?

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Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Once a month, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them (usually) completely at random.

Whether the game is a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

Derek downloaded Yakuza 6 thinking it would be an open world GTA clone. He’s possibly never been more wrong. Join Derek and returning guest Shane as they for some reason start with the sixth mainline entry into the series, and don’t really understand what’s going on! A huge apology to Geekscape Games’ Josh and Carlos as we butcher discussing a series that they love.

How far would you go for family? Step into Japan’s criminal underworld with fists swinging in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on uncovering the truth behind a tragic accident that left his daughter comatose.

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Thanks for joining us for another episode! We took a long (long) break as the world fell apart, but we’re glad to be back playing games and making new content. We really hope that you enjoy the episode — if you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

Theme Song: I Adore My C64 by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

This time around, Josh joins Shane and Derek to talk about Strider 2, that damn Lifa Tree (and FFIX overall), how bad Balan Wonderworld is, a bi-weekly Battlefield 6 update, optical media, and so much more!

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 184 – "Why Is Shane So Aggressive?"

What we’ve been playing:

Strider II (but actually Strider)
Resident Evil Village
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne
FFIX
Pokemon Snap
Balan Wonderworld

What else happened?

The Last of Us Part II gets a 60FPS patch
Rambo, John McClane are now in Call of Duty: Warzone
D&D: Dark Alliance hits Game Pass on day one
Starfield is officially unofficially exclusive to Xbox and PC
Skull and Bones has been delayed again
Free to play The Division spinoff incoming (and leaked)

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Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games (and more often than not, things that have nothing to do with video games)!

This time around, Carlos returns to listen to the woes of GPU-less (but tower of power owning) Shane, while Derek laments about this being the last episode that will record prior to playing Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 183 – “Too Bad You’re Not Near A Fry’s Electronics

What we’ve been playing:

Resident Evil 7
Far Harbor
Monster Hunter Rise

What else happened?

The Mortal Kombat movie came out and we kind of wish that it didn’t
Shane almost loses a loved one
Shane’s Tower of Power showed up!
Batman: Dead End
74 more games added to FPS boost
That’s after a batch of EA titles got FPS boost
Battlefield 6 trailer audio leaks
Sony doesn’t like crossplay
Free to play games are now free to play for real on Xbox
Mario Party gets an update after like three years
Carlos resells Pokemon cards to children directly outside of the store where he purchased them

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Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Once a month, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them (usually) completely at random.

Whether the game is a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

It was clear from its very first trailer that the debut title from developer Out of the Blue games, Call of the Sea, would be beautiful to look at (and with cast members like Cissy Jones and Yuri Lowenthal, listen to) — but can it tell a tale worthy of its beautiful presentation? Mikaela returns to the show to share her thoughts.

Call of the Sea is a first-person adventure puzzle game set in the 1930s that tells the story of Norah, a woman on the trail of her missing husband’s expedition. The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. It is an otherworldly tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery.

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Thanks for joining us for another episode! We took a long (long) break as the world fell apart, but we’re glad to be back playing games and making new content. We really hope that you enjoy the episode — if you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

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Five episodes in… and we’re still making jokes about not falling apart yet? When will it end!?

This time around, Katie makes a return to Geekscape Games to discuss all things video games with Shane and Derek. It’s not actually five hours, but it still turned out pretty long.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 182 – "The Five Hour Cheese Toastie Special"

What we’ve been playing:

The Room VR
Fallout 4 and its game-ruining bugs
RE: Village weird timed demo
Sega Genesis Classic

What else happened?

Katie built a computer on her own (yay) but still has no graphics card (boo).
The episode devolves into SDCC memories (as usual)
Browser-based Xbox Cloud Gaming begins for PC, iOS, iPadsOS
Resident Evil 4 coming to Quest 2
Mass Effect: Legendary goes gold so please don’t delay it
PS3, Vita stores NOT shutting down
Oxenfree 2 is really, really happening
Gabriel Luna joins The Last of Us
Battlefield 6 info leaks
Next Bioshock game might be open world?
Horizon: Zero Dawn is now free for all PS players

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Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games!

Yes — four episodes in and it doesn’t feel like we’re about to fall apart yet. New record!

This time around, witness the return of Josh Jackson as he joins Shane and Derek to discuss all things video games.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 181 – "The Return Of InuJoshua"

What we’ve been playing:

It Takes Two
Gorilla Tag
120hz Cold War
Star Wars Squadrons
Forza Horizon 4
Overwatch
Neo Geo Pocket Collection

What else happened?

Apple Arcade gets a huge update featuring classic games, new game from Final Fantasy Creator, Platinum Games.

ESO getting next-gen update June 8.

MLB The Show is coming to Game Pass on Day One.

Where can I follow Geekscape Games?

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts!
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Want to give us feedback? Drop us a line at geekscapegames@geekscape.net!

Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Once a month, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them (usually) completely at random.

Whether the game is a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

Bloober Team’s Silent Hill-esque The Medium has been on Derek’s radar since it was first announced — but did the game turn out to be more Shattered Memories (good) or Homecoming (very bad)? Previous guest Dougie returns to the show to discuss!

Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve. Travel to an old communist resort and use your unique psychic abilities to uncover its disturbing secrets, solve dual-reality puzzles, survive encounters with sinister spirits, and explore two realities at the same time.

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Thanks for joining us for another episode! We took a long (long) break as the world fell apart, but we’re glad to be back playing games and making new content. We really hope that you enjoy the episode — if you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

Theme Song: I Adore My C64 by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games!

Yes — we’ve made it to three episodes! Three times makes it a habit, right?

This time around, join Carlos, Shane, and Derek as the trio discuss all things video games.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 180 – This Feels Like World Of Warcraft Let’s Do Something Else

What we’ve been playing:

Shane’s Maiden Voyage in Sea of Thieves
Fallout 4 (and the 60FPS Ultra + mod)
Mass Effect: Andromeda and why don’t people like this shit?
Pokemon Sword
Remnant: From The Ashes
Forza: Horizon 4
The Last Of Us: Remastered

What else happened?

Derek’s impressions on the Xbox Wireless Headset
Shane’s adventures in sticky controllers
Carlos’ witnesses a Pokémon fight and breaks down the craze

Outriders is coming to Game Pass on day one.
EA Play is now in Game Pass for PC
New Life is Strange is coming in September
Sony bought Evo
Play at Home 2021 adds a ton of free content
A handful of Bethesda games now have FPS boost
The new Switch rumours continue
New Joycon patent

Where can I follow Geekscape Games?

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts!
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Want to give us feedback? Drop us a line at geekscapegames@geekscape.net!

Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games!

What, did you think that episode two weeks back was just a one-off?

This time around, join Katie, Shane, and Derek as the trio discuss all things video games.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 179 – "I Just Can’t Get The Tik Tok Fortnite Song Out Of My Head"

What we’ve been playing

Uncharted 4 and Shane was wrong
Outriders Demo
Sea of Thieves
Population 1
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Hades
Call of Duty: Warzone
Star Wars Battlefront 2
Metro 2033 Redux
Forza Horizon 4

What else happened?

Katie’s gaming history
Nintendo Playstation chat

Post Malone Pokemon Concert
Pokemon 25 Album?
Six Days in Fallujah is coming back

Where can I follow Geekscape Games?

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts!
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Want to give us feedback? Drop us a line at geekscapegames@geekscape.net!

Join the Geekscape crew for a bi-weekly discussion about video games!

Yes. We’re back. It’s been awhile (insert Shane’s Staind impression here), but we’re so happy to be here!

We may have missed the launch of several consoles and the delay of seemingly every video game that was announced for 2020 (including Cyberpunk 2077 40 times), but mostly, we missed getting together to chat about video games with our friends.

So here we are! A mixture of us will be here every fortnight (hehe) to discuss and give impressions on the games that we’ve been playing, and we’ll also be breaking down any news that resonated with us.

Listen to the latest episode below, and keep scrolling for links to subscribe to the Geekscape Games podcast!

Geekscape Games · Level 178 – "Reverse Epilogue"

What we’ve been playing:

Walkabout Mini Golf
Uncharted 2 and 4 but not 3
Mass Effect Andromeda
50 Cent: Blood in the Sand
Microsoft Flight Simulator

What else happened?

Where the heck has everyone been?
Carlos breaks down the Pokémon craze
Derek buys every console
Shane finally hit 144hz and still wants a PS5
The next PSVR will only have one cable!
What the heck is Fry’s Electronics anyways (RIP)?

Where can I follow Geekscape Games?

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts!
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Want to give us feedback? Drop us a line at geekscapegames@geekscape.net!

Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Typically, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them completely at random.

But these are atypical times, and with the added stress of some certain doom and a sensory overload of bad news, Xbox Game Passengers has found itself in a bit of a hiatus.

Host Derek has spent the past few weeks playing some games that he wanted to play, instead of games that he had to play, and he and guest (and Let’s Play Arcade! cohost John are here to give their thoughts on Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare. Yep, we know — it’s not even on Xbox Game Pass!

John has spent a lot of money to play this game (more than you’d guess), and Derek ended up with an Elite Controller, plus some initial thoughts on Fallout 76: Wastelanders, and more!

The stakes have never been higher as players take on the role of lethal Tier One operators in a heart-racing saga that will affect the global balance of power. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity and shines a light on the changing nature of modern war. Developed by the studio that started it all, Infinity Ward delivers an epic reimagining of the iconic Modern Warfare® series from the ground up.

In the visceral and dramatic single-player story campaign, COD: Modern Warfare pushes boundaries and breaks rules the way only Modern Warfare® 2019 can. Players will engage in breathtaking covert operations alongside a diverse cast of international special forces throughout iconic European cities and volatile expanses of the Middle East.

Listen to find out how things went, and if you like what you’ve heard, here’s where you can subscribe to the show:

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We’ve had a blast making Xbox Game Passengers so far, and we really hope that you’re enjoying it too! If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

Theme Song: I Adore My C64 by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Welcome back to Let’s Play Arcade!

The outline of this show is simple. We’ve got:

Two best friends.
One randomly selected Apple Arcade game.
Two fresh new semi-randomly selected beers (we basically just grab something new that we see on the shelf).

We don’t talk about the game at all before we record, so we’ll be learning each other’s thoughts and impressions live on air. At the end of each episode, we’ll also randomly draw the game for our next offering, so you’ll always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

Part of the appeal of doing this show was just getting to “hang out” more often. Back in the day we’d be able to meet up for a beer, but because of where we live at this point, it just can’t really happen. For each episode of Let’s Play Arcade!, we’ll also be cracking open (and sort-of reviewing) a random beer as well. Neither of us really know anything about beer (or drink it all that often), so while we don’t know what anyone has to gain from us talking about them, we’ll see what happens!

Each episode will also feature an ‘after show’, where we’ll basically drivel on about whatever we feel like (stick around after the end theme if you want to listen).

This episode we jump into Lego: Builder’s Journey, a beautifully crafted puzzler with a touching, silent story. We also chat a lot about Coronavirus / COVID-19 — keep in mind that this was recorded about a month ago and John has since cancelled his plans for a road trip through the United States (and also the border is closed anyways).

Now available only on Apple Arcade! LEGO Builder’s Journey is a poetic puzzle that takes place in a LEGO brick world, brought to life with the most accurately rendered LEGO elements yet to feature on screens. Be taken through a breathtaking world filled with brick-by-brick effects, accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack.

Listen to find out how things went, and if you like what you’ve heard, here’s where you can subscribe to the show:

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We’ve had a blast making Let’s Play Arcade! so far, and we really hope that you’re enjoying it too! If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! 

Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

Intro, Outro themes by Arcade High

Listen to the previous episode: Let’s Play Arcade! 008 – Cricket Through The Ages

The world is a weird place right now.

My office has transitioned to working from home, and I don’t know when I’ll see my coworkers again.

My partner is a registered nurse, and I’m both so grateful for the work that she’s doing… and kind of scared to be near her.

I just keep thinking back to just a few weeks ago — checking out the Sonic The Hedgehog movie, walking around a giant mall, eating BBQ with a group of friends.

I keep thinking back to just a few weeks ago when everything felt mostly normal… and then a film like this comes along to remind me just how hard some people have to fight to feel any semblance of normal at all.

Geekscape pal, I Am Santa Claus, and The Bill Murray Stories director Tommy Avallone is back with Waldo on Weed, a documentary that Variety noted will “resonate with audiences no matter their views on marijuana” after its Tribeca premiere last year.

Here’s the synopsis for Waldo On Weed:

When their son Waldo was just 6 months old, his parents Brian and Danielle noticed that he’d been having trouble with his vision. Like any good parents, they wanted to protect their son, so they went to a number of doctors, only to receive the devastating diagnosis that Waldo had cancer. They followed the doctors’ orders and began chemotherapy on their infant. The side effects of the chemo caused Waldo to become so sick that they began a desperate search for alternative therapies, and one, worked like a charm. Combining a mix of traditional interviews with found-footage, the film features conversations with the family, the friends that helped them along the way, and many experts in the field, including doctors, lawmakers, and more. The results are captured in a story that includes footage of the family as they move their lives from Philadelphia to build a new home out west. Brian’s “Dad Cam” puts you in the room for all the highs and lows of a family going through tragedy, and triumph.

It’s hard to watch the trailer without tearing up, feeling sad, and feeling hopeful all at the same time:

Waldo on Weed is available on iTunes and Amazon as of today, and as movie theatres and seemingly life itself continues to shut down around me, this is absolutely one of the first films on my ‘must watch’ list.

Welcome back to Let’s Play Arcade!

The outline of this show is simple. We’ve got:

Two best friends.
One randomly selected Apple Arcade game.
Two fresh new semi-randomly selected beers (we basically just grab something new that we see on the shelf).

We don’t talk about the game at all before we record, so we’ll be learning each other’s thoughts and impressions live on air. At the end of each episode, we’ll also randomly draw the game for our next offering, so you’ll always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

Part of the appeal of doing this show was just getting to “hang out” more often. Back in the day we’d be able to meet up for a beer, but because of where we live at this point, it just can’t really happen. For each episode of Let’s Play Arcade!, we’ll also be cracking open (and sort-of reviewing) a random beer as well. Neither of us really know anything about beer (or drink it all that often), so while we don’t know what anyone has to gain from us talking about them, we’ll see what happens!

Each episode will also feature an ‘after show’, where we’ll basically drivel on about whatever we feel like (stick around after the end theme if you want to listen).

This episode, John and Derek play a game about a sport they’re not familiar with… that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the actual sport.

Swing bats and throw balls through the intertwined histories of humankind and cricket in this one button, physics-driven game.

Over a thousand years ago the human race teetered on the edge of extinction. Our ancestors were helpless against the mighty behemoths of the land. And then, salvation…the game of cricket was invented! Go alone, or take a friend, on a journey through the rich and exquisitely accurate history of cricket in Cricket Through the Ages.

Listen to find out how things went, and if you like what you’ve heard, here’s where you can subscribe to the show:

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We’ve had a blast making Let’s Play Arcade! so far, and we really hope that you’re enjoying it too! If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! 

Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

Intro, Outro themes by Arcade High

Listen to the previous episode: Let’s Play Arcade! 007 – ‘Dear Reader’

Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Every other Wednesday, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service, which was chosen for them completely at random.

Whether it’s a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

Mikaela and Derek waited in anticipation literal years for Untitled Goose Game to finally release. Once it finally hit the Nintendo Switch and PC back in September… they proceeded to not play it until it later dropped on Xbox Game Pass and was luckily drawn for the show!

Untitled Goose Game is a slapstick-stealth-sandbox, where you are a goose let loose on an unsuspecting village. Make your way around town, from peoples’ back gardens to the high street shops to the village green, setting up pranks, stealing hats, honking a lot, and generally ruining everyone’s day.

Listen to find out how things went, and if you like what you’ve heard, here’s where you can subscribe to the show:

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We’ve had a blast making Xbox Game Passengers so far, and we really hope that you’re enjoying it too! If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

Theme Song: I Adore My C64 by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

Welcome back to Let’s Play Arcade!

The outline of this show is simple. We’ve got:

Two best friends.
One randomly selected Apple Arcade game.
Two fresh new semi-randomly selected beers (we basically just grab something new that we see on the shelf).

We don’t talk about the game at all before we record, so we’ll be learning each other’s thoughts and impressions live on air. At the end of each episode, we’ll also randomly draw the game for our next offering, so you’ll always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

Part of the appeal of doing this show was just getting to “hang out” more often. Back in the day we’d be able to meet up for a beer, but because of where we live at this point, it just can’t really happen. For each episode of Let’s Play Arcade!, we’ll also be cracking open (and sort-of reviewing) a random beer as well. Neither of us really know anything about beer (or drink it all that often), so while we don’t know what anyone has to gain from us talking about them, we’ll see what happens!

Each episode will also feature an ‘after show’, where we’ll basically drivel on about whatever we feel like (stick around after the end theme if you want to listen).

This episode, after John finally found a game that he loved (and actually considered a game) with last week’s The Pinball Wizard… we then drew a game about reading and you can probably guess how things go.

Dear Reader lets you curl up and play your favorite books, turning classic literature into clever word puzzles. Unscramble passages from famous books, unlock unique puzzles, and add new books to your library.

Dear Reader includes fifty literary classics and dozens of different word puzzles, from unscrambling anagrams to swapping lines of text. As far as we know, this is the first game where you can dive in and play with the actual written words from so many tempting books.

Listen to find out how things went, and if you like what you’ve heard, here’s where you can subscribe to the show:

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We’ve had a blast making Let’s Play Arcade! so far, and we really hope that you’re enjoying it too! If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! 

Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

Intro, Outro themes by Arcade High

Listen to the previous episode: Let’s Play Arcade 006 – ‘The Pinball Wizard’

Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Every other Wednesday, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Game Pass service, which was chosen for them completely at random.

Whether it’s a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

This time around, Mike returns for his second episode in a row to discuss the derivative but compelling multiplayer adventure, World War Z. The pair make far too many comparisons to Left 4 Dead… but what are you going to do about it?

World War Z is a heart-pounding four-player cooperative third-person shooter featuring massive swarms of zombies that recklessly rush their living prey. Focused on fast-paced gameplay — and inspired by the incredibly popular Paramount Pictures property of the same name — World War Z explores new storylines and characters from around the world in tense, overwhelming, and gruesomely exciting missions.

Listen to find out how things went, and if you like what you’ve heard, here’s where you can subscribe to the show:

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We’ve had a blast making Xbox Game Passengers so far, and we really hope that you’re enjoying it too! If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear it at derek@geekscape.net. Anything you listeners can do to help spread the word about the podcast would be immensely appreciated — from sharing it on social media like Facebook or Twitter, to leaving us five stars (or even a review) on Apple Podcasts, to sending it to a single friend, it can all make a massive difference! Thanks again for coming along on this ride!

You can also follow us on twitter @XGPPodcast

Theme Song: I Adore My C64 by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com