Ep 512 - We weigh in with our thoughts on the first few days of Highguard. Huntdown: Overtime has Don's eyes lighting up. Dispatch has questionable censorship on Switch 2, and our patrons list the Top 10 Babies. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-highs-149486539 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Huntdown: Overtime Announced 16:46 - Most Popular Platforms Among Devs 21:15 - Ubisoft Unions Call for Strike 30:25 - Dispatch Censored on Switch 2 38:21 - A Word From Our Sponsors 39:39 - Top 10 Babies 50:34 - My One Thing 01:02:50 - Highguard Impressions 01:17:48 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Impressions 01:33:23 - L&R: Contest Prizes 01:40:49 - L&R: Winning Genre Combos 01:49:38 - L&R: 3DS Favorites 02:00:23 - Bets 02:05:29 - Closing This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart

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Ep 511 - Xbox's annual Developer Direct offers a strong look at four promising new games for 2026. Square Enix cashes out with one more Life is Strange. Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia, and we check out the December sales charts. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-forza-6-148917620 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - Life is Strange: Reunion 16:53 - Ubisoft Cancellations and Restructuring 35:17 - Forza Horizon 6 39:52 - Beast of Reincarnation 45:36 - Kiln 52:09 - Fable 01:00:53 - A Word from Our Sponsors 01:04:00 - December Sales Report 01:18:26 - My One Thing 01:27:41 - L&R: Germany's Top Selling of 2025 01:32:06 - L&R: The Best Button 01:37:54 - L&R: Outside the Box 01:44:00 - Bets 01:52:46 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart

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Ep 510 - A new year has come, and it's time for us to start looking forward to what's next, including an all new Resident Evil, the next game from Grasshopper Manufacture, Reanimal, Replaced, Mouse, and more.

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00:00 - Intro

01:54 - Kratos Has Been Cast

05:56 - January Game Preview

29:47 - February Game Preview

01:10:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors

01:11:50 - March Game Preview

01:41:00 - My One Thing

01:48:39- L&R: Date Night

01:55:09 - L&R Game: Casting Keanu

02:04:48 - L&R: Most Anticipated 2026

02:12:04 - Bets

02:22:40 - Closing

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Winter Game Preview Timestamps:

(Thanks to PateOfCourse)

January:

5:56 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

7:56 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon / DeadCore Redux

8:12 - BrokenLore: Unfollow

9:49 - GHOST CAM / On-Together: Virtual Co-Working / Blightstone

10:02 - Escape from Ever After

11:52 - Highguard

15:48 - Speedball

17:54 - Dispatch (Switch and Switch 2)

18:29 - Cairn

22:40 - Don't Stop, Girlypop!

24:35 - Code Vein II

27:14 - Vampires: Bloodlord Rising

29:39 - Front Mission 3 Remake

February:

29:47 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

33:11 - Nioh 3

37:20 - Romeo is a Dead Man

39:46 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

43:55 - Mario Tennis Fever

47:24 - Ride 6

49:24 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

51:26 - High on Life 2

52:35 - Reanimal

54:57 - ASTROBOTANICA

55:06 - Styx: Blades of Greed

55:57 - Ys X: Proud Nordics

56:05 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5)

1:03:11 - Towerborne

1:05:21 - Tales of Berseria Remastered

1:05:36 - Resident Evil Requiem

March:

1:12:01 - World of Warcraft: Midnight

1:16:17 - Coffee Talk Tokyo / Pokémon Pokopia

1:17:57 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

1:19:49 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

1:21:22 - Replaced

1:24:31 - Solasta II

1:24:58 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

1:25:12 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire

1:27:52 - Crimson Desert

1:32:58 - Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection

1:35:25 - Winter Preview wrap up

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Ep 509 - We're back from the holidays with stories to tell and games to discuss, including our thoughts on Witcher 3 DLC rumors, Big Hops, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, Hades II, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

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00:00 - Intro

17:53 - James Bond Delay

24:22 - Vince Zampella Passed Away

27:46 - GOG Under New Ownership (Sorta)

30:21 - Witcher 3 Expansion Rumors

37:50 - Ubisoft Shutters Halifax Studio

40:04 - DICE Awards Nominations

42:59 - Tomb Raider Cast Reveal

45:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors

47:34 - My One Thing

57:24 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions

01:17:05 - Hades II Impressions

01:27:39 - Big Hops Impressions

01:32:00 - Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Impressions

01:49:34 - L&R: Challenge Modes / Mods

01:52:41 - L&R: Avatar: Fire & Ash

02:01:38 - L&R: Video Game Language

02:08:40 - Bets

02:20:34 - Closing

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Ep 508 - We wave goodbye to 2025 as we look back at some of the struggles and triumphs that defined the year. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146478379 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - GTA VI Delays 05:09 - Saudi Arabia Plans to Buy EA 07:13 - Switch 2 Launch 14:43 - The Game Awards 17:31 - AI Controversies 22:40 - Voice Actors Strike Ends 23:30 - Mass Layoffs 25:43 - Games That Bombed 27:50 - 2025 Year-to-Date Sales Report 42:19 - Indies 59:00 - Accessibility / New IPs / Switch 2 Upgrades 01:00:40 - TGA Reveals 01:03:26 - L&R: Industry Shifts 01:14:25 - L&R: Disproportionate Attention 01:31:30 - L&R: Replaying Old Games 01:41:55 - Or Wars and Closing

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Ep 507 - It's our annual holiday tradition with a full episode of questions, anecdotes, and games from our supportive community. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146404024 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - L&R Game: Game That Name! 08:34 - L&R: Motorstorm Will Return? 12:14 - L&R: Gameplay or Story? 17:04 - L&R Game: Halo Or Taylor Swift 20:44 - L&R: Tastes Changed in 10 Years? 23:22 - L&R: More Recognition for To a T 29:37 - L&R: Living in a Game's World 35:16 - L&R: Which Fanbase Has Suffered Most? 40:25 - A Word from Our Sponsors 42:12 - L&R Game: King/Queen of the Genre 54:19 - L&R: 25 Games of the Past 25 Years 01:03:39 - L&R Game: Snub or Dub? 01:29:44 - L&R: 3DS Is Expensive Now 01:35:44 - L&R: TGA Editing 01:43:19 - L&R: Appreciation 01:45:16 - Or Wars and Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

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Ep 506 - The voice of Karlach, Samantha Béart, joins us for a chat while she's in town. Bloodworth hops on a call to talk about Damon & Baby. We discuss the Larian AI backlash, and Isla finished The Alters!

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00:00 - Intro

06:49 - Record Viewers for The Game Awards

12:45 - Larian AI Backlash

28:40 - November Sales Report

42:04 - A Conversation with Samantha Béart

01:10:49 - Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4 Impressions

01:23:38 - Skate Story Impressions

01:25:19 - Warframe: The Old Peace Impressions

01:27:46 - The Alters Impressions

01:36:12 - Damon & Baby Preview

01:44:51 - L&R: Swedish Christmas TV Traditions

01:53:44 - L&R Game: Pokedex Says What!?

02:07:05 - Bets

02:12:47 - Closing

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Ep 505 - Kyle Bosman and Brandon Jones are back on the desk for a late night chat about all the big announcements and everything that went down in Keighley's big show. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-game-w-145727020 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Check in w/ Kyle and Jones 07:55 - The Game Awards - Biggest Announcements 01:38:44 - A Word from Our Sponsors 01:40:46 - The Game Awards - Winners 01:56:45 - The Game Awards - Final Thoughts 02:01:33 - L&R: Deciding if You Like a Game 02:14:31 - Bets 02:24:17 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

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Ep 504 - The PC Gaming Show had over 2 hours of games to show, and we try to hit some highlights. Prices for gaming hardware are skyrocketing, and we share thoughts on Metroid Prime 4, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Routine, and much more.

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00:00 - Intro

05:57 - PC Gaming Show Highlights

28:31 - Horses Impressions

44:06 - Marvel Cosmic Invasion Impressions

56:17 - RAM is Getting Pricey

01:13:22 - Elden Ring Nightreign Update Impressions

01:15:09 - Soulframe Impressions

01:20:40 - The Outer Worlds 2 Impressions

01:23:08 - Let it Die: Inferno Impressions

01:28:18 - Routine Impressions

01:32:52 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions

01:41:00 - Top 10 Racing Tracks / Courses

01:49:34 - Also This Week

02:03:45 - L&R: Perfect Runtime

02:10:10 - L&R: Life-Changing

02:21:39 - L&R: Revisited for the Better

02:30:53 - Bets

02:35:46 - Closing

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Ep 503 - We're up early to celebrate Thanksgiving with some of our picks for the top turkeys of the year. Isla plays both ILA and AILA. Bloodworth sets up shop in Moonlighter 2. Don blasts up the streets of Neon Inferno, and we go through the October sales figures. 00:00 - Intro 04:13 - October Sales Report 15:40 - Neon Inferno Impressions 36:34 - Isla v ILA v AILA 49:20 - Moonlighter 2 Impressions 01:06:44 - Top Turkeys of 2025 01:43:17 - Horses Banned from Steam 01:59:23 - Also This Week 02:06:26 - L&R: Better Ways to Live Service 02:23:19 - L&R: Sequel Fatigue 02:34:14 - L&R Game: Forever Changed 02:47:56 - Bets 02:54:09 - Closing

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Ep 502 - The nominees for this year's Game Awards are in and we have to stand up for our snubs. Xbox shows off a quick showcase of upcoming third party games. Huber and Gabby discuss this year's Call of Duty campaign. And Bloodworth gives his full take on Dispatch. Read Bloodworth's announcement here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bloodworths-role-143940300 Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-tga-of-144075616 00:00 - Intro 10:17 - Bloodworth's Announcement 19:39 - The Game Awards Nominees 01:07:22 - Xbox Partner Preview 01:39:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:41:41 - Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Campaign Impressions 02:00:13 - Dispatch Impressions 02:18:53 - Atari 50 - The Namco Legendary Pack 02:25:14 - Also This Week 02:44:39 - L&R: Hard to Go Back 02:53:51 - L&R Game: Did It Happen In COD Zombies? 03:00:43 - L&R: PlayStation Mobile Games 03:09:21 - Bets 03:14:38 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

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