054: Riot Goin’ On

Platform exclusives and Riot games dominated the last couple months. Brian is all aboard on the Monster Train. Dennis follows birds in Ghost of Tsushima. Michael doesn’t want to spoil anything, but he brutally murders things in Last of Us II. Shawn finished Black Mesa and went back for more. Brian finds himself enjoying Valorant. Shawn and Brian geek out on Civ 6. Brian finishes his Riot Renaissance with Legends of Runeterra. Dennis moves up the Williams Pinball leaderboards. Dennis stealth kills cowboys in Desperados III.

Aug/Sept Games

  • Rogue Legacy 2 – Aug 18 (PC)
  • Battletoads – Aug 20 (XB1/PC) (Game Pass)
  • Remnant: From the Ashes – Subject 2923 – Aug 20 (XB1/PS4/PC) (Game Pass)
  • PGA Tour 2K21 – Aug 21 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS)
  • Madden NFL 21 – Aug 28 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Wasteland 3 – Aug 28 (XB1/PS4/PC) (Game Pass)
  • Project CARS 3 – Aug 28 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • WRC 9 – Sep 03 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • NBA 2K21 – Sep 04 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS)
  • Marvel’s Avengers – Sep 04 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 – Sep 04 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon – Sep 09 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS) (Game Pass)

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048: Cousin Larry

Shawn and Michael participate in the 2019 X-Wing Miniatures World Championship! Dennis rids Auroa of drones in Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. Michael gets into character with Torment: Tides of Numenera. Wingspan ruffles Shawn’s feathers; in a good way. Dennis has a honking good time in Untitled Goose Game.

October/November Games

  • MediEvil – Oct 25 (PS4)
  • The Outer Worlds – Oct 25 (XB1/PS4/PC) (Obsidian)
  • CoD: Modern Warfare – Oct 25 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Luigi’s Mansion 3 – Oct 31 (NS)
  • Death Stranding – Nov 8 (PS4)
  • Pokémon Sword & Shield – Nov 15 (NS)
  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Nov 15 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Jumanji: The Video Game – Nov 15 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS)
  • Shenmue 3 – Nov 19 (PS4/PC)
  • Stadia: Founder’s Edition – Nov 19

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“Hi” to cousin Larry from Australia

047: Who Hurt You?

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We bravely move forward without Brian. Dennis can’t remember the names of the enemies (even as I’m typing this) in Gears 5. Michael starts Darkest Dungeon again. And again. And again. And again. Dennis launches Control to the top of his GOTY list. Michael “apologizes” for throwing shade on WOW Classic players. Shawn and Michael about Wave 5 ships, Epic 2.0 rules changes, and play testing new ships in X-Wing miniatures. Borderlands 3 makes Dennis’s life easier.

September/October Games

  • Overland – Sept 19 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – Sep 20 (NS)
  • Untitled Goose Game – Sep 20 (NS/PC)
  • FIFA 20 – Sep 24 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS)
  • The Surge 2 – Sep 24 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Ori and the Blind Forest: Def. Ed. – Sep 27 (NS)
  • Destiny 2: Shadowkeep – Oct 1 (XB1/PS4/PC/Stadia @ Launch)
  • Ghost Recon: Breakpoint – Oct 4 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Grid – Oct 8 (some versions: Oct 11) (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville – Oct 18 (XB1/PS4/PC)

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043: Target Tax

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This month, Alexiz Zaspel, joins us! Michael and Brian can’t help themselves; immediately talk about MTG: War of the Spark. Dennis is still trying to save Washington, D.C., in The Division 2. Shawn plays an evil (but adorable) landlord in Root. Brian gets an early (access) start on Forager and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator. Alexiz plays “Dress-Up Arthur” in Red Dead Redemption 2. Shawn liters the countryside with zombies in Axis & Allies & Zombies. Michael has troubles with old ladies in Sekiro. Alexiz and Michael play Fallout 76 for the butt shots. There’s nothing funny to say about Brian playing ISLANDERS. Shawn and Michael tell us an exciting tale of the latest X-Wing Hyperspace Trial Regional.

May/June Games

  • Life Is Strange 2: Episode 3 – May 9 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package – May 10 (NS)
  • Rage 2 – May 14 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Team Sonic Racing – May 21 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS)
  • Octopath Traveler – Jun 7 (PC)
  • Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – Jun 18 (XB1/PS4/PC/NS)
  • Super Mario Maker 2 – Jun 28 (NS)

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042: There Are No Palms To Grease

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The Force is strong with Michael at a recent X-Wings Miniatures Tourney. Brian, Michael, and Magic: The Gathering sitting in a tree. Dennis tries to return order to our nation’s capital in The Division 2. Michael finishes PoE 2: Deadfire and let’s say, decisions we’re made. Brian and Dennis are jazzed about Ape Out. Michael gets his steps in with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. We talk (ok, gush) about Google Stadia.

March/April Games

  • Generation Zero – Mar 26 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Outward – Mar 26 (XB1/PS4/PC)
  • Tropico 6 – Mar 29 (PC/PS4/XB1)
  • Yoshi’s Crafted World – Mar 29 (NS)
  • Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit – Apr 12 (NS)
  • Anno 1800 – Apr 16 (PC)
  • Mortal Kombat 11 – Apr 23 (PC/PS4/XB1/NS)
  • Days Gone – Apr 26 (PS4)

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