Ep 518 - It's time to share our thoughts on the all-new Pokemon Pokopia and Ghost of Yotei Legends. Nagoshi Studio is in trouble after NetEase flaked out. Story DLC is confirmed for Resident Evil Requiem, and Xbox trickles out more next-gen info at GDC.

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00:00 - Intro

06:17 - Resident Evil Requiem Story DLC

18:25 - Battlefield Layoffs

28:49 - NetEase Pulls Funding on Nagoshi Studio

36:58 - More Details on Next Xbox

44:51 - BAFTA Nominations

53:08 - My One Piece

01:05:39 - My One Thing

01:18:55 - Pokemon Pokopia Impressions

01:37:55 - Ghost of Yotei Legends Impressions

01:48:57 - L&R Game: EZA Show Titles

01:59:17 - L&R: Apathetic Freedom

02:07:39 - L&R: Best Weather

02:16:30 - Bets

02:20:28 - Closing

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Ep 517 - New leadership at Xbox whips up a fancy logo to reassure fans. Pokémon Gen 10 has graphics? Nintendo must be sending out dev kits because the latest Indie World is packed, and we chat about our thoughts on the new WWE and Planet of Lana II. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-new-and-152393497 00:00 - Intro 04:43 - Highguard is Officially Closing Down 18:54 - The New Xbox: Project Helix 27:04 - PlayStation Pulls Back on PC Ports 31:33 - Pokémon Gen 10 - Winds and Waves 38:00 - Nintendo Indie World Highlights 45:08- Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Confirmed 01:00:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:04:48 - Top 10 Twos 01:16:39 - My One Thing 01:22:45 - WWE 2K26 Impressions 01:37:08 - The Disney Afternoon Collection Impressions 01:46:26 - Planet of Lana II Impressions 01:58:48 - L&R: Option to Skip 02:04:57 - L&R Game: Pokémon vs Monster Hunter 02:10:55 - L&R: Pales in Comparison 02:15:28 - Bets 02:21:18 - 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. Go to https://www.factormeals.com/allies50off and use code ALLIES50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year.

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Ep 516 - Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox. Resident Evil Requiem is here, and Wolverine has a release date. Plus, we played FixForce, a brand new co-op game coming from Surgent Studios. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-evil-151783810 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Xbox Leadership Shake-Ups 19:09 - Wolverine Release Date Announced 26:55 - Eurogamer and Further Layoffs 37:34 - January Sales Report 49:18 - FixForce Preview 01:01:51 - My One Piece 01:08:33 - My One Thing 01:20:04 - Resident Evil Requiem Impressions 01:46:58 - God of War Sons of Sparta Impressions 01:59:37 - Vampire Crawlers Demo Impressions 02:06:15 - L&R: Favorite Reviews to Make 02:13:03 - L&R: Open Eyes for a New Genre 02:18:27 - L&R: Is Your Favorite Game in the Past 02:23:01 - Bets 02:27:19 - Closing

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Ep 515 - Five years after purchasing the celebrated Bluepoint Games, Sony flushes them down the drain. In lighter news, Blood is back to share stories from DICE, and we have impressions of Mario Tennis Fever, Demon Tides, Scott Pilgrim, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-sony-151223167 00:00 - Intro 04:38 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Revealed! 09:13 - Layers of Fear 3 Announced 13:22 - The Escapist Replaced by AI 18:44 - Sony Closes Bluepoint Games 39:14 - DICE Awards and Stories from Bloodworth 47:50 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:14 - My One Piece 54:57 - My One Thing 01:01:06 - Mario Tennis Fever Impressions 01:11:45 - Awaysis Preview 01:18:01 - Scott Pilgrim EX Demo Impressions 01:27:23 - Demon Tides Impressions 01:33:38 - L&R: What Next? 01:39:04 - L&R: A Resident Evil Pairing 01:43:43 - L&R: Olympic Video Games 01:50:24 - Bets 01:56:47 - 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. Check out the game Blood's launching this week, Horripilant: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525970/Horripilant/

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Ep 514 - Sony brought the goods with the first State of Play for 2026, including God of War, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more. We share our thoughts on Reanimal and Romeo is a Dead Man. Plus, we're joined by Quentin Cobb and Elaine Gomez for an excellent chat about their new studio Ironroot Games.

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Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-state-150717880 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - State of Play Highlights 50:05 - Riot and Wildlight Layoffs 01:04:23 - Remedy Gets a New CEO 01:11:08 - Baldur's Gate Gets a TV Show 01:15:03 - My One Thing 01:20:37 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Impressions 01:32:33 - Romeo is a Dead Man Impressions 01:39:22 - Reanimal Impressions 01:47:33 - Meet Ironroot Games - Interview 02:42:11 - L&R: Favorite Love Stories 02:47:15 - L&R: What Needs a Sequel? 02:54:53 - L&R: First Time with a Classic 03:07:18 - Bets 03:11:01 - Closing

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Ep 513 - Isla's been having a great time in Nioh 3. Overwatch has dropped the 2 and picked up Jetpack Cat. And the latest Nintendo Direct has a gorgeous new exclusive, as well as some dino goodness. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-nioh-3-150079202 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Nintendo Partner Direct Highlights 27:55 - Resident Evil Live Action Trailer 33:26 - Horizon Hunters Gathering 40:26 - Big Moves for Overwatch 47:46 - Podracing Confirmed 50:16 - A Word From Our Sponsors 56:13 - Switch is the Best-Selling Nintendo Console 01:00:22 - PlayStation Financial Report 01:01:53 - Sony Patents AI-Powered Podcasts 01:05:40 - Austin Wintory Won a Grammy 01:06:16 - My One Thing 01:13:45 - Nioh 3 Impressions 01:35:49 - L&R: Heartfelt Memories 01:38:24 - L&R: Call it a Comeback 01:46:11 - L&R: PTO-Worthy Releases 01:52:40 - Bets 01:57:34 - 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. Go to https://www.factormeals.com/allies50off and use code ALLIES50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart

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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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