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Game for AnythingMonster Train 2 Demo, Marvel Snap, Urine Batteries & Tooth-in-Eye SurgeryI'm reading the title of this episode and just reflecting on the madness of this show that we make.This episode of Game For Anything, Rad proves that a free demo can subsist your gaming needs by sinking 10 hours into the Monster Train 2 demo (now it's more like 20 hours). Plus, Paul gives us another update on Marvel Snap, and discovers new nightmares he never knew existed as Rad tells him about "tooth-in-eye surgery". That's right, a sight-restoring surgery that literally replaces an eyeball with a tooth.Also, we announce the winner of our...2025-03-1430 min
Game for AnythingErika Ishii's Secret ObsessionSpecial guest Erika Ishii joins Rad to share stories about their life, career, and new found love of fountain pens. Because here at Game For Anything... we're game for anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0335 minGame for AnythingMarvel Rivals layoffs, Livestreamed Memecoin Suicide, Kmart Rice CookerIn an episode covering the full gamut of human emotions, Paul fills us in on the well-publicised layoffs of the Marvel Rivals team in Seattle. But is it a matter of rampant capitalism gutting studios, or is Marvel Rivals' Chinese developer - NetEase - just keeping jobs more local? Plus, heartbreaking news has surfaced of a crypto trader who appears to have ended his own life by playing Russian roulette live streamed on X/Twitter. Disturbingly, memecoins named after him were then tokenised. And, to leave things on a more lighthearted note, Rad shares the joys of her new Polly...2025-02-2425 minGame for AnythingAvowed, and Captain America: Brave New WorldObsidian's massive new RPG, Avowed, is here - and it puts the "fun" in "fungal". Also, Paul sees red over the new Captain America (actually, he really rather liked it)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1332 minGame for AnythingSwitch 2 Patents, Samsung Freestyle & Music Frame, and a UFC gamer chokeholdChokehold? More like troll-hold! We tell tale of UFC fighter Brian Ortega who flew across the country to choke out an online troll, because that's what planes and years of professional martial arts is for. Rad succumbs to the siren song of TV in bed - cinema style - with the Samsung Freestyle projector and Music Frame. Plus, Paul snuffles into the patent office like a truffle pig for a little conjecture on Nintendo's Switch 2, and we give you a quick update on generative AI model DeepSeek's back end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2025-02-0330 min
Game for AnythingKaiCon and Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided TavernRad is joined by special guest Gem Driscoll to hear about her unbridled spending habits at Kaiga Convention, aka. KaiCon. Plus, they link arms and skip into a world of adventure at the Twenty-Sided Tavern - an interactive Dungeons & Dragons stage show currently running at the Sydney Opera House. Oh no! You better catch it!(Paul is busy so we've got guest hosts, how fun!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-3132 min
Game for AnythingNintendo Switch 2, Samsung S25 & DeepSeekThe Switch 2 is coming! But it seems like Nintendo aren't switching it up this time, and Paul is maybe a little disappointed. Rad tries to perk him up with some news from Samsung's new S25 series launch - including an AI generated version of the cover art and a Crocs phone case - and they talk about the new Chinese-made ChatGPT competitor: DeepSeek R1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2830 minGame for AnythingThe Great TikTok BanTikTok, TikTok! TikTok's time is up... OR IS IT? Apparently, no. Rad and Paul can't not talk politics in this, the first episode of 2025 - plus, they discuss Marvel Snap getting Snapped out of existence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2027 minGame for AnythingMarvel Rivals & Google's Willow Quantum ComputerIs Marvel Rivals able to stand toe-to-toe with the magnificent online shooter Overwatch? You’ll marvel at our findings! Also, Rad takes a gander at Marvel Rivals & Google's Willow quantum computer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2027 minGame for AnythingApple Intelligence Meets Luigi Mangione, ArtisanIt's-a me! Luigi! But seriously - Apple Intelligence has made a truly un-intelligent move. Plus, Artisan: what is it? And will i rob you of your need for human employees? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1621 minGame for AnythingKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Roborock Qrevo MasterPaul chats with Sir Toby about Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s medieval realism, and Rad rocks! ROBOrocks, that is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1324 minGame for AnythingAI Jesus & Petbarn's PetAIAI Jesus? More like AIEEEEE, JESUS! A new art installation in Switzerland is making Paul a little cross. But can Petbarn's new AI app help level up Rad's doggy experience? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0927 minGame for AnythingSocial Media Ban, LEGO, Eve's SkinNo social media for under 16s! What does this mean for those toiling in the underground viral dance mines? Plus, LEGO launch a new sleigh, and Eve's Skin is looking a little weird, folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2927 minGame for AnythingDeepfake Lawsuit, Crypto-Banana, ReMarkable, EVERBOOMPaul tries on a new suit. A new LAW suit, that is! Specifically, he discusses a new deepfake lawsuit fiasco, before chatting about the Crypto mogul who bought a six million dollar piece of art. Then, Rad puts pen to paper (sort of) with ReMarkable, which is, to be frank, kind of remarkable. Plus: EVERBOOM! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2533 minGame for AnythingSam Lake's Alan Wake 2 Spoilercast, RazzlekhanSam Lake (Remedy Games) joins Paul in a truly spoileriffic, thought-provoking spoilercast, now that all of Alan Wake 2's DLC is out. Rad takes a look Razzlekhan - why is something related to this bitcoin-jacking rapper in the Smithsonian? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2136 minGame for AnythingHorizon Zero Dawn Remaster (and Lego), Marvel SnapWhat's that on the horizon? Why, it be a remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn! And yarrrrr, it be also a Lego game too! Avast! Oh, and Paul does a proper pitch at Rad on the wonders of Marvel Snap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1830 minGame for AnythingThe Russo Brothers Riot, ECOVACS T30 OMNIDid Riot ditch the Russo Brothers because their League of Legends script was MC-EW? Also, the You've Got Mail guy has died, prompting a delve into voice actors past. Also, Rad reckons the ECOVACS T30 OMNI doesn't suck - which seems like a design flaw, honestly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0831 minGame for AnythingDragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonos Ace, MTG: ArenaPaul thinks The Veilguard, the latest Dragon Age, is Draggin'. Rad sounds off on the Sonos Ace, and Magic the Gathering: Arena gets a look in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0528 minGame for AnythingRetroRealms Review, Life360, LG Tone T90SPaul enjoys jumping from platform to platform as he does jumping topic to topic, which makes his review of RetroRealms new 16 bit multiversal horror platformer (featuring Ash Vs. The Evil Dead and Halloween) a tad ironic. And Rad has more stuff she tested whilst on holiday: Life360's new Tiles, and their super helpful app, which can call you an ambulance, unless you don't want to impose on anyone. Finally, the LG Tone t90's trigger a really gross talk about ear wax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2832 minGame for AnythingSilent Hill 2 Review, Fire TV Stick, July BagsSilent Hill 2 is creepy as hell, so naturally, Paul ran into Team Bloober's superb new remake headfirst without any consideration for his personal safety. Rad, meanwhile, has returned from overseas, and she comes bearing the gift of fire! More specifically, Amazon's new Fire TV Stick, which she used for xbox cloud gaming. Also, she discusses the merits of July luggage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2436 minGame for AnythingFortnite VS Doctor Doom, Nintendo Alarmo, Balatro+Doctor Doom invades Fortnite, prompting Paul to get up at 5am (although let's face it, any excuse, right?). Nintendo reveal some alarming hardware news with Alarmo, and Rad's spiral towards being a slot-jockey steps up with the charming Balatro+! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1421 minGame for AnythingDiablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Life360 Tiles, Dr. Colette SmartDiablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is out! And do you know what else is out, at least culturally? The YoHo Diablo! We promise we won't talk about that relic for a needlessly long time in this episode. Also, Rad is all smiles when it comes to tiles. By which we mean Life360's tiles, which have saved her bacon, and she chats about them with Dr. Colette Smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1033 minGame for AnythingNintendo Turns 135, Ozone Water, Giveaway TimeNintendo blows out 135 candles on it's birthday cake, and boy, are it's lips tired! Rad's commits a cardinal sin with an ozone water transfusion, plus, your besties are giving away SXSW wristbands, and a UE Miniroll speaker - head over to their instagram to enter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-0323 minGame for AnythingKojima Goes Pro, Juno Hits Overwatch, the POCO F6 ProHideo Kojima has some big career news, and people are having a little trouble wrestling with what it means. Overwatch's spacy new hero, Juno, has Paul fit to bursting, and Rad learns to love supermarkets thanks to the POCO F6 Pro! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-3025 minGame for AnythingConcord Flies Away, and Earthrise: Star CrewSony's massive, expensive online shooter, Concord? Gone. Disappeared. But why? What the hell happened? Then, Rad and Paul head along to get a look at superb Melbourne escape Earthrise: Star Crew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2632 minGame for AnythingThe War Within, Wiz Smart Lights, The Sunless City, Roborock Flexi LiteUh-oh. Paul is back on his World of Warcraft thing again, and has already clocked the new expansion, The War Within, twice. Rad lights up the room - literally - with Wiz smart lights, Paul dies over and over with the Dark Souls: The Sunless City board game, and Rad’s roster of robo-vacs grows thanks to the Roborock Flexi Lite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1837 minGame for AnythingThe PS5 Pro, Space Marines 2, Fallout Factions, Alien: RomulusRad takes a closer look at the PS5 Pro. Pro? She does so like a pro. Con? There's a lot of talk about wolf milk. Paul dives into two dystopian hellscapes: in video game form with Space Marines 2, and in board-game form, with Fallout Factions: Battle for Nuka World. Finally, there are two wolves inside Rad, and BOTH of them dug Alien: Romulus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1629 minGame for AnythingStar Wars: Outlaws, the Eufy S1 Pro, and the Allure of Idle GamesWE'RE BACK! After a necessary sabbatical, Paul and Rad return with a very quick (but probably rather slow, actually) look at Ubisoft's Star Wars: Outlaws, idle games Doctor Who: Lost in Time and Star Trek Lower Decks, and a road-test of the super bougie robot vacuum, the Eufy S1 Pro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0930 minGame for AnythingCrowdStrike Strikes, and Google's Pixel 9 Pro FoldCrowdStrike Strikes Back! Well, it strikes for the first time, actually, and becomes the biggest IT failure of all time in the process. Plus, foldable phones! Are they all they're cracked up to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2222 minGame for AnythingThe Microsoft Surface Laptop feat. Copilot+, Esports Olympics, and Fallout: LondonRad has gotten her hands on the Microsoft Surface Laptop, but does Copilot+ add anything to the proceedings? Plus, an Esports debate spurred on by Saudi Arabia, and John Bercow joins Fallout London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2032 minGame for AnythingRad Tries the Apple Vision Pro, and Overwatch 2 meets TransformersRad straps on the Apple Vision Pro and discusses the ins, the outs, her neck, her back. Paul discusses the new Overwatch / Transformers crossover event, and your besties analyze the phenomenon of rage-quitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1527 minGame for AnythingThe Google Pixel 8a, and the Patron Saint of GamersThe new Google Pixel 8a is affordable... but is it "budget airline" affordable, or the good kind of afforable? Plus, the Catholic church is set to canonise the first ever gamer saint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0519 minGame for AnythingElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and Inside Out 2The new Elden Ring DLC is here, and Pauly liked it so he went and put an (Elden) ring on it. Also, Rad gets all up in her feelings over Inside Out 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2426 minGame for AnythingHelldivers 2 Saves Orphans, Anker Powerbank ReviewHelldivers 2 gives it's players the power to choose: anti-tank mines, or sweet, innocent orphans? And speaking of power, Rad takes a look at two new Anker powerbanks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1734 minGame for AnythingApple WWDC, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Trailer AnalysisThe Apple WWDC is jam-packed with juicy stuff, so Rad sinks her teeth in (we had more apple metaphors but even we have limits). Plus, Paul waxes lyrical about the new gameplay footage and trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Can his saves be saved? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1330 minGame for AnythingSenua's Saga, Helldivers 2, the Logitech G Pro X 60Rad gives Hellblade II: Senua's Saga a swing and has a hell(blade) of a time, too (II). Paul accidentally on purpose helps destroy a planet to save a game - Helldivers 2, to be precise. Then Rad tippy-taps some tiny thoughts on the petite Logitech G Pro X 60, and the besties discuss gaming on a Macbook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0331 minGame for AnythingPlaystation's State of Play, Multiversus Review in ProgressThere's a whole lot to look at in Playstation's State of Play, including new co-op shooter Concord, a fresh Monster Hunter, and more. Plus, inter-franchise mayhem ensues with free-to-play fighter Multiversus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-3124 minGame for AnythingScarlett VS Open AI, Copilot+ PCs, Ghost of Tsushima PortScarlett Johansson is facing off against Open AI. But will her case by blown... Skye-high? Ugh. Also, Rad discusses Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs, and Paul's stupid monitor brings his dreams of reviewing Ghost of Tsushima's PC port crashing down - literally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2729 minGame for AnythingThe JBL Quantum Stream Wireless, Fallout X Fortnite, BurritosRad takes a look at the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Streaming Microphone - how many sticks of gum does it resemble? Fallout comes to Fortnite, just in time for Paul to fall off - or is it on? - the wagon. Are burritos sandwiches? They are now! The ISS gets papped in an unflattering manner, and is your iPhone haunted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2135 minGame for AnythingLogitech, Pokémon Thieves, and Phoebe Waller Bridge's Lara CroftRad reviews the new Logitech Signature Slim Keyboard Combo MK950 and M750 mouse. Then, Paul regales us with a story of two MMA fighters stopping a Pokémon thief using jiu jitsu, and Fleabag's Phoebe Waller Bridge is raiding tombs! Which tombs? Who knows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1627 minGame for AnythingAli Express Merge Boss, and Childish Gambino's Patch NotesRad's got a new addiction: the Merge Boss game over on Ali Express. Paul has a major beef with Childish Gambino's patch update of a perfectly good (great, even) album. Then, Rad takes a look at the new JBL Quantum 360P headset, and we have a pair to give away to a lucky listener! Just head to our insta to enter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1432 minGame for AnythingHelldivers 2, Apple Watches, and Fallout's Moisés AriasPaul is back from New York, so he and Rad discuss the most important story of all: this whole Helldivers 2 PSN malarkey! Rad discusses the new Apple Watch, before revealing a cookware dilemma. Then, Paul chats with Moisés Arias, AKA Norm from the superb new Fallout series from Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0930 minGame for AnythingSophia the Robot in Saudi ArabiaIn our final "Paul in New York" bonus episode, we talk about Sophia the robot, a "sophisticated" robot who did the talk show circuit, became a Saudi Arabian, and sort of... disappeared? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0208 minGame for AnythingBoston Dynamics Robot Dog Gets ShotPaul tells Rad the tragic tale of Roscoe the Robot, a Boston Dynamics cop shot in the line of duty. Should Roscoe be mourned? Or is he a portent of the end times? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2907 minGame for AnythingRad's Tips for Cozzie LivsThere's a cost of living crisis - sorry, cozzie livs - happening right now, so in this bonus ep, the ever thrifty Rad hits Paul with some tried and tested tips to squeeze the ever-living bejeesus out of every last buckerooni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2510 minGame for AnythingThe San Fran FloppiesPaul is on holiday in New York, so we're bringing you a slew of flavour-packed morsels. Today? Rad tells the bizarre story of the San Fran Floppies, a phrase which makes us feel just as weird, trust us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2205 minGame for AnythingVenture Hits Overwatch, the Fujifilm X100VI, and Sky TeamOverwatch has a fantastic new non-binary hero: Venture, an archaeologist with a very big drill. Rad passionately advocates for cameras whilst talking about the new Fujifilm X100VI, and Paul reviews aircraft board game Sky Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1832 minGame for AnythingFallout Season One Spoilercast, Pacific Drive, Apple Podcast TranscriptsRad and Paul have watched Fallout's entire debut season, so they dish up a massive spoileriffic discussion. But before that, Rad reveals that Apple Podcasts is transcribing everything we're saying on the show, and the besties take a spooky road trip in Pacific Drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1633 minGame for AnythingFallout, Watching Riverdance, and Samsung's New TVsAmazon's Fallout TV show has dropped, so Rad and Paul check out the first episode and let you know what they think. The jig is up when Paul admits he headed over to see the Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show, and Rad walks us through Samsung's new TV lineup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1136 minGame for AnythingStar Trek Discovery's Sonequa Martin-Green, Putin's XBOX and Rad's Road TripStar Trek Discovery's Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham herself) joins Paul for a chat. Rad returns from a Melbourne road trip with a litany of good advice, and Putin wants an Xbox! Or, failing that, something very similar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0832 minGame for AnythingEaster Special! Resurrecting mammoths, and Rad loves The Repair ShopA company promises to use stem cells to bring the wooly mammoth back to life, but are their claims a little... well, wooly? Also, Rad shares her love of British charmer The Repair Shop. And then, will your besties be back after a week long Easter holiday? It's a real possibility, folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2828 minGame for AnythingMonopoly GO, Helldivers 2 Warbonds, and Sales, Sales, Sales!Monopoly GO's marketing budget almost gives Paul a hernia, before he and Rad talk about the new Helldivers 2 electric new warbond. Then, Rad does us a public service - there be sales on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2618 minGame for AnythingThe Apex Legends Tournament Hack, and Gaming on the M3 MacbookA bunch of dumb jerks hacked the North American Apex Legends tournament, which prompts a discussion about the morality of cheating. Plus, Rad extols the virtues of gaming on a Mac - can it be done? And does the M3 make it a reality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2125 minGame for AnythingThe PS5 Pro, Gaming on Linkedin, and the French Film FestivalIn objectively exciting news, new tech specs have dropped for the upcoming PS5 Pro. And in baffling news, LinkedIn is making a foray into the gaming space! Then, Paul walks Rad through his top picks from the 35th Alliance Française French Film Festival, and talks with world renowned conductor Zahia Ziouani, subject of the heartwarming film, Divertimento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1827 minGame for AnythingRise of the Ronin, Cowboy Bebop in Overwatch, and the Photoshop PrincessRad takes a swing at the new open world samurai game, Rise of the Ronin, whilst Paul wears the skins of beloved Cowboy Bebop characters in Overwatch. Then, your besties discuss Kate Middleton's photoshop fracas. Photoshop can clean up all manner of blemishes, but can it clean up this stupendously silly controversy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1424 minGame for AnythingBytedance gets Bullied, Akira Toriyama passes, and Reddit Goes PublicAfter an Oscars highlight reel, Paul and Rad look at Bytedance - the owners of Tiktok - and their standoff with the US government. Paul pays tribute to Dragonball creator Akira Toriyama who passed away, and Rad's recent foray into shares comes in handy after Reddit goes public on the stock exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1225 minGame for AnythingThe Fallout Trailer Premiere, and the Nanoleaf 4DPaul wakes up at 4:45am in the morning - YUCK - to watch the Fallout Global Virtual Press Conference, and reports back on his findings. Then, Rad reveals her fondness for pulsing, reactive lights - specifically, those of the Nanoleaf 4D. But what does the D stand for? You'D DARN well better listen to finD out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0727 minGame for AnythingGlasgow Wonka, Apple Cancels Their Car, and our Wingspan ReviewA Wonka experience in Glasgow turns from sweet to sour, thanks to AI. Apple's ten-year self driving car project gets quietly shuttered, and sublime bird-centric boardgame, Wingspan, gets a tick of approval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0530 minGame for AnythingNvidia Stocks SkyrocketPauly is doing late night radio at the moment, so Rad brings to the table a fresh story: why is Nvidia stock going through the roof? How is AI involved? And, wait... is Rad a stockbroker now?!NOTE: Nothing in this very silly bonus episode constitutes financial advice or endorsements - we're just two lil' guys having a grand old time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2913 minGame for AnythingThe Borderlands trailer, Lenovo's Transparent Laptop, and the Barbie PhoneBorderlands has a pretty borderline new trailer, leading to a discussion about whether or not "spunk" is a thing the film needs. Lenovo reveals a concept laptop with pretty transparent intentions, Nokia announces an impending Barbie phone, and Apple tells people to stop putting their goddamned iPhones in bags of rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2627 minGame for AnythingSkull and Bones review, Elden Ring's DLC trailer, and Nintendo DirectHigh seas? More like, “Bye, seas!” Paul takes a look at Ubisoft’s latest pirate game, 11 years in the making, and finds it to be “all meat and no bone” (whatever that means…) Plus, we discuss our standout game from the latest Nintendo Direct: a game about a hermit crab getting a new shell that described itself as “Souls-like”. A big claim from One Crab’s Treasure, but maybe they can claw their way there. And speaking of Souls, a trailer for Elden Ring’s upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, just dropped - potentially coaxing Paul into playing the game for a 6th time...2024-02-2325 minGame for AnythingSkull and Bones review, Elden Ring's DLC trailer, and Nintendo DirectHigh seas? More like, “Bye, seas!” Paul takes a look at Ubisoft’s latest pirate game, 11 years in the making, and finds it to be “all meat and no bone” (whatever that means…) Plus, we discuss our standout game from the latest Nintendo Direct: a game about a hermit crab getting a new shell that described itself as “Souls-like”. A big claim from One Crab’s Treasure, but maybe they can claw their way there. And speaking of Souls, a trailer for Elden Ring’s upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, just dropped - potentially coaxing Paul into playing the game for a 6th time...2024-02-2225 minGame for AnythingThe Rusty Cybertruck, the Open AI, and the Apple Vision ProDoes OpenAI's text-to-video spell the end of art? Elon Musk - AKA Space Karen - has more Cybertruck woes as rust descends. How is the Apple Vision Pro faring two weeks on? And Harrison Ford leaves a little treat for his landlords (the good kind). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1927 minGame for AnythingThe Board Game Night, the Webcam Problem, and the Meaty RicePaul attends a board game event and road-tests the barista-centric Coffee Rush, whilst Rad extols the virtues of using an iPhone over a webcam. Plus: meaty rice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1523 minGame for AnythingThe Helldivers 2, the Renaissance II, and the Mug Handles (2)Rad and Paul play so much Helldivers 2 that it literally delays this episode of the podcast! They talk about Beyonce's stunning pivot into the realm of country music, and Mug Gate, over on Tiktok, has their cup overflowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1333 minGame for AnythingThe Suicide Squad, the Genetics of Coffee, and the Unmatched ReviewSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has landed, but why is Paul so cranky about it? Rad delves into the fascinating new genetic breakthroughs in the world of coffee, then Paul chats with Justin Jacobsen, president of Restoration Games, about their smash hit Unmatched. And then, a guy with a ute performs a fishy rescue - it's all happening on this week's Game for Anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0831 minGame for AnythingThe TikTok Universal Fight, the Peak Design Case, and the Elmo TweetUniversal Music Group and TikTok are at an impasse, leaving users without any TayTay. Rad takes a look at the new Peak Design Mobile Everyday Loop Case, and Elmo's latest tweet triggers a massive mental meltdown. Let the healing begin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0525 minGame for AnythingThe State of Play 2024 RecapRad and Paul are in quite the state over Playstation's latest State of Play, which included Death Stranding: On the Beach, Rise of the Ronin, Judas, and a surprise Silent Hill drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0231 minGame for AnythingThe Activision Blizzard Layoffs, the Apple Marketplace(s) and the Taylor Swift AI imitationMicrosoft lay off 1,900 employees three months after their colossal Activision Blizzard merger, Apple are forced by the EU to allow for alternative marketplaces, and Swifties come to the rescue after Taylor Swift is beset by grotesque deepfakes. Plus, the little Japanese lander that could(n't). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2926 minGame for AnythingThe Netflix Problem, The Stanley Cup, and the CollectorsNetflix used to baddies (good) but are they becoming baddies (bad)? Rad discusses their move from beloved streamer to royal buzzkills. Then, Paul explains what the hell the Stanley Cup actually is - is it a sports thing, or just a really expensive cup? Both, probably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2527 minGame for AnythingThe Prince of Persia, the Samsung S24, and Paul's Silly Little DollhouseIs the new Prince of Persia all it's cracked up to be? Paul weighs up the pros and cons before Rad Samsings the praises of the new Samsung S24... even if they are a little skin-deep. The incredibly lifelike Admiral Picard from Exo-6 sends Paul deep into his new dollhouse era, and finally, Rad re-revisits The Last of Us II for some freshly-upscaled trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2237 minGame for AnythingThe C, The E and the S (It's Our CES Episode!)Couldn't make it to Las Vegas for CES 2024? That's OK, neither could Rad and Paul! But that hasn't stopped them from rounding up the best - and silliest - finds from the world's biggest tech event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1422 minGame for AnythingThe Mouse, the Tetris Master and the Poor ThingsSteamboat Willie is now public property, so Rad and Paul discuss what this might mean for this iconic rodent. They then discuss the secrets of the Mandela Effect, chastise the chastiser of a 13-year-old Tetris whiz, and round it all out with a review of the masterful new Yorgos Lanthimos film, Poor Things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1128 minGame for AnythingThe Album of the Year EpisodeFind out which albums are music to Rad and Paul's ears in this music-centric special! No Swifties allowed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0825 minGame for AnythingThe Board Game of the Year EpisodeBoard? Game! That's right, it's time for Rad and Paul's breakdown of their favourite board and card games of the year. Time to roll the dice and see if your personal faves made the cut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0417 minGame for AnythingThe Tech of the Year EpisodeRad and Paul walk you through their favourite tech of the year - headphones that are noise cancelling, not noice-cancelling, and vacuums which don't suck (but do suck), and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0415 minGame for AnythingThe Game of the Year EpisodeRad and Paul hand-deliver their Game of the Year contenders (and runner-ups) in this special bite-sized Of The Year episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-2511 minGame for AnythingThe Insomniac Leak, the Immersive Gamebox, and Stealing LemonsClaws and laws cross paths when Insomniac have their new Wolverine game held for ransom in a massive data breach. Also, Squids beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so Rad and Paul head on down to the new Immersive Gamebox at Darling Harbor to take part in the Squid Games. May the best Rad win! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-2226 minGame for AnythingThe Taika Watiti, The AI Cop, and The Lemon PartyTaika Watiti is at it again! Making films. Specifically Next Goal Wins - his new film about American Samoa football team. Also, AI is at it again! Providing information to cops that leads to false arrests and $25 million law suits. Plus, NASA is at it again! Putting rocks in little suitcases that will self-destruct if they try to open them, thus rendering years long multi-million dollar expeditions fruitless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1825 minGame for AnythingThe Death of E3, the Tesla Recall, and the Derulo Of It AllYour besties pour one out for the late, the great, and the possibly overate(ed) games expo to end all games expos which has, appropriately, ended as a games expo. They then muse over the massive Tesla recall... and they do it all in the sweltering heat! Some would call them heroes.Not us, though. We've got our heads screwed on pretty tight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1419 minGame for AnythingThe New Doctor, the AI, and the Ukraine Cameo CaperPaul discusses Doctor Who entering it’s new era, as well as the (possibly nightmarish) design choices involved with the new sonic screwdriver. Rad talks about Google’s new multimodal AI, which could be the next Skynet if it weren't such a mouthful. And finally, what role is Cameo playing in the Russian invasion of the Ukraine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1127 minGame for AnythingThe Grand, the Theft and the Auto (The Sixth)The Grand Theft Auto VI trailer dropped. Rad and Paul have plenty of thoughts - are the flamingos realistic enough? Is Florida Man problematic? And what about family? Family? Family? Join your besties as they decipher into what this action-packed trailer could mean for the upcoming Rockstar game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0723 minGame for AnythingThe Fortnite, the Fallout and the Fart DetectorHow much money has Paul spent on Fortnite skins? Probably best not to dwell on that, and instead enjoy hearing about the epic (lol) new Season Five update for Fortnite, complete with Lego crossover. Rad provides a stinky new update for the Dyson Big + Quiet, and your besties talk about Amazon’s upcoming Fallout TV adaptation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0431 minGame for AnythingThe Talos Principle 2, The Berry Man, and Marvel Snap gets Snapped Off?Rad and Paul lament the potential loss of [REDACTED] dollars spent on the soon-to-be-maybe obliterated Marvel Snap, before a look at The Talos Principle 2 prompts a deep-dive into the joy of tonal shifts. And did the makers of Silent Hill Ascension use AI to write character dialogue, or is Todd Howard moonlighting on the side? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0126 minGame for AnythingThe Eminem Fortnite Concert, The Case of Casetify, and The Disney+ Doctor WhoEminem goes digital as he loses himself in the music, the moment, and Fortnite, with new skins and an in-game concert planned for early December. Meanwhile, it's the war of naked phones as Dbrand sues Casetify over device skins that (ironically) peel back the skin. Plus, the Doctor will not see you unless you pay the Mouse, as beloved BBC show Doctor Who moves from ABC iview's streaming service onto Disney+.Also, we have a surprise for a cool new intro. What can we say? We went through the red door. Hosted on...2023-11-2729 minGame for AnythingThe Dreame L20, California Forever, and the Nightmare (Sim) Cities of TomorrowWhat if we told you there was a land flowing with tech bro billionaires, and it was called California Forever? Well, you'd probably be listening to this episode of Game For Anything. Also, Rad tests out the new Dreame L20, a robot which vacuums, mops, and only occasionally throws a mad tanty when it can't get up the stairs. Grow up, Dreame. If we have to,you have to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2324 minGame for AnythingThe Car Hack, the Christmas List, and the Dyson Big + QuietYou wouldn't download a car, but you would download stuff onto a car - which is exactly what Rad did this week. Meanwhile, Paul becomes an infomercial host for the world's most ostentatious Christmas gift catalogue, and your pals contemplate the virtues of pure, clean breathing air in the form of a giant appliance - the Dyson Big + Quiet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2026 minGame for AnythingThe Curse, the Keyboard, and the Volcanic CreationThey did it! They rescued the un-rescuable episode (thanks, Riverside! And sorry for the things we said last ep)! Rad shares a tip for dealing with itches, while Paul introduces a bouncing baby Island born off the Japanese coast. Then, your besties head further inland to discuss a decades-old baseball curse courtesy of Colonel Sanders. Paul struggles to understand why Rad is so dumb excited about the Roccat Vulcan II Max's lights, and then Rad gets mad at the Roccat Kone Air's dumb batteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1627 minGame for AnythingThe Apple Watch, the Robocop, and the Ship of Jojo SiwaAfter tragic events send the recordings of an episode down the proverbial toilet, Rad and Paul rise like a pillowy sourdough to discuss the new game RoboCop: Rogue City. It's the kind of game where cops and robots and robot cops have a heart. Plus, Rad learns about some new features on the Apple Watch that may mean she can quit therapy and come off her meds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1429 minGame for AnythingThe Beatles Last Song, the Dream Circus and the Digital NecromancyRad heads on over to Luna Park to chat with the minds behind the ambitious $14 million revamp of the Big Top, and the park's enigmatic new show, Dream Circus. Then, Paul falls in love with the new Beatles track... and then promptly out of love with it's ghoulish AI-fuelled music video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0933 minGame for AnythingThe Costume Designer, the Chimpanzee Menopause and the Meta ConundrumPaul talks fashion with Christine Wada, critically acclaimed costume designer on Loki! Rad discusses chimpanzee menopause and the problem with Meta, and Paul playtests Funko's new Star Trek escape room slash board game, Star Trek: Cryptic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0637 minGame for AnythingThe Alan Wake 2 Review, The Omnidesk, and the Grape LadyPaul walks Rad through the ins and outs of the stunning game Alan Wake 2, and Rad talks Paul through the ups and downs of The Omnidesk Ascent, her new favourite standing desk! Also, remember that grape lady? Because we do.We do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0229 minGame for AnythingThe Stampy Cat, The Wonder of Mario, and the Magic: The GatheringStampy Cat is leaving Minecraft for greener pastures, and Mario is heading to literal greener pastures in the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Rad and Paul ruminate on whether Mario is an actual plumber, Rad tests out the new Espresso Display, and Paul digs in with the new Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who Commander Decks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-3024 minGame for AnythingThe Alan Wake 2, The Spider Man 2, and the Console Wars, too!Paul talks with Alan Wake 2's Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley to talk about their greatest fears. Rad swings around New York as not one, but TWO Spidermen, and the besties weigh in on the Xbox VS PlayStation divide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2630 minGame for AnythingThe Rick and Morty, The Underwater Drone, and the Elon Who Ruins EverythingOn this episode, Rad visits a robot lab run by Advanced Navigations to check out their new Aussie underwater drone. Paul wonders whether the Rick and Morty voice actor recast will be a deal-breaker, and your new favourite besties discuss how Elon Musk is disappointing space-loving daddies the world over! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2328 minGame for AnythingThe Payday 3, the zFlip 5 and the Ziptie DilemmaToday, Rad and Paul blast their way through Payday 3, the long-awaited return of Starbreeze's ultra-violent heist franchise. Then, Rad looks at the new Galaxy Z Flip5 to see if it's worth shelling out the clams for this clamshell phone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1924 minGame for AnythingWelcome to Game for Anything!On their very first episode, Rad and Paul discuss Coca Cola's new AI collab, the Y3000 Zero Sugar. They weigh up whether the new iPhone 15 Pro is worth buying, muse upon the inherent jank of Bethesda's latest release, Starfield, and they talk about the lawsuit being brought against the makers of Fortnite! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1631 min