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Game Clique2026 Gaming News Prediction Showdown!We’re looking into the crystal ball for 2026. This year is already feeling like a fever dream, so the Clique decided to sit down and place our bets on what’s actually going to go down in the industry.From the "will-they-won't-they" drama of Grand Theft Auto VI to the financial soap opera over at Ubisoft, we aren't holding back. Grab some milk, because the takes are spicy.The GTA VI Countdown: Rockstar says November 19, 2026, but the panel is split. Is it actually dropping, or are we looking at "Spring 2027" in our nightmares? Fable & T...
2026-01-301h 24Game Clique2026 Fantasy Critic Draft!Forget fantasy football, the Clique just drafted VIDEO GAMES like our lives depended on it... because "something" does depend on it. Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel’s Wolverine, GTA VI, Saros… yeah, it got heated. We're talking trash, making bold picks, and praying our league mates don’t snatch my sleeper hits. 👀This is the Fantasy Critic Draft Episode, where bragging rights are earned, friendships are tested, and somebody’s bound to regret passing on GTA VI.Follow along with our league here 👉 https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/a597ae29-7c56-4a78-ab20-3d549ca081b0/20...
2026-01-162h 10Game Clique2025 Power Rankings Finale!It’s that time again... Game Clique is locking in the 2025 Power Rankings, and you already know the debates got spicy. From the hilarious story of Dispatch, to the controversial long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, to the chaotic pocket monster drama in Pokémon Z‑A, we’re putting every contender under the microscope. And yes, we had to talk about the haunting vibes of Silent Hill f and the artsy flex of Clair Obscur Expedition 33, because if you’re not arguing about existential French RPGs, are you even gaming?Expect laughs, side‑eyes, and at least one of us threa...
2026-01-022h 21Game CliqueWe Didn't Get Invited to the Game Awards... So We Made Our Own!Forget the Game Awards, bruh. The Clique pulled up with The Cliquies; our own chaotic, hilarious, and brutally honest award show celebrating the highs (and lows) of gaming in 2025.We’re talking:🏆 Best Gaming Moment of the Year🤦🏾 Most Disappointing Game🎉 Best Game of the Year that None of Us Played💀 Gaming Trend That Needs to STOP🔥 Most Attractive In-Game CharacterNo corporate scripts, no fake hype... just gamers keeping it a buck. We’re clowning, we’re celebrating, and yes… we’re handing out awards nobody asked for, but...
2025-12-121h 46Game CliquePredicting the Game Awards 2025We break down our predictions for this year’s Game Awards 2025. From Game of the Year (GOTY) to Best Fighting Game, Best Score/Music, Best RPG, and more, we’re diving deep into every category that matters!We don’t just talk winners... we also call out the biggest snubs that deserved recognition but got left off the list. Expect passionate debates, hot takes, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the best and most overlooked games of the year.Topics we cover:🏆 Game of the Year predictions🥊 Best Fighting Game contenders🎶 Best Score/Music highlights⚔️ Best RPG breakdowns🎮 Other major categories...
2025-11-281h 41Game CliqueLet's Spoil Dispatch! (Episode 1-8 Spoiler-Filled Discussion)🚨 WE'RE BREAKING DOWN EVERY SECOND OF DISPATCH! 🚨Three brains, one wild ride. We kick things off with our brutally honest reviews of Dispatch and settle the eternal question: does it deserve a spot among Telltale’s greatest adventure games, or is it just another “press X to doubt”?Then buckle up for a spoiler‑packed breakdown of Episodes 1–8: every twist, every cliffhanger, every WTF moment. From FYMTBYBF to "Keep up," we leave no dialogue tree unexplored.If you love Telltale, narrative games, or watching three blerds argue over fictional morality, you've found your people. Smash th...
2025-11-171h 46Game CliqueArc Raiders is Fire, Kirby Riders Needs to Chill and the Game Clique Awards Nominees!Arc Raiders Impressions – We couldn’t stop playing. From epic co‑op battles to stunning sci‑fi visuals, this game had us hooked.Kirby Air Riders Preview – This upcoming release left us underwhelmed. After spending time with the preview build, we share why the chaotic design and mechanics didn’t click for us and what we hope will be improved before launch.Game Clique Awards Nominees – Our very first awards show. We reveal nominees for categories like Best Indie, Best Multiplayer, and Game of the Year.________________________________Hit subscribe and leave a review so you don't miss our video...
2025-11-142h 12Game CliqueHalo Nostalgia Trip in Seattle | Fractured Blooms First Impressions + Steam Review ChaosThis week, we packed our bags, hit Seattle, and pulled up to Halo Studios to get hands-on with Halo Campaign Evolved. Was it nostalgia? Was it chaos? Was it BOTH? 👀Then we switch gears into something a little different: our first impressions of the cozy horror indie gem Fractured Blooms... yes, it’s somehow both “aww” and “ahhh!” at the same time.But here’s the real talk: leaving reviews on Steam, Xbox Marketplace, and other platforms actually matters. So we put our money where our mouths are and left reviews LIVE on air for games we forgot to sh...
2025-10-311h 16Game CliquePower Rankings Update: Hades 2, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Ghost of Yotei & Hollow Knight Silksong!The Clique is back on Discord, updating the Power Rankings, our running Top 10 Games of the Year list that refuses to wait until December like everybody else. Why crown GOTY once when you can argue about it every other month?This week, we’re debating whether Hades 2 is already a lock for the throne, if Sonic Racing Crossworlds is secretly a better party game than Mario Kart, and whether Ghost of Yotei is the samurai fever dream we’ve been waiting for. Oh, and yea... Hollow Knight: Silksong finally crawled out of the shadows, so you know we had to ta...
2025-10-172h 11Game CliqueSilksong, Hades 2 AND The ULTIMATE Gaming Trivia Battle!We're joined by my guy Groovy from The Posse as we dive deep into two of the most anticipated titles in gaming: Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong. We break down what’s got us hyped, what’s got us skeptical, and why these games might redefine their genres.But that’s not all... things get heated when we step into the arena for Trivia Souls, our one-of-a-kind gaming trivia showdown inspired by the souls-like genre. It’s Game Clique vs. The Posse, and only one crew can claim the crown. Will we defend the Clique’s honor, or...
2025-10-031h 30Game CliqueHollow Knight Silksong Review + Are Modern Games Too Hard?We kick things off with a glowing review of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the verdict is clear... the wait was worth it. From its fluid combat to the hauntingly beautiful world design, Silksong delivers on every promise and sets a new standard for indie Metroidvania games. But the heart of the episode dives into a bigger question: Are modern video games too challenging? Sparked by the release of Silksong and the polarizing VGC review that stirred up the gaming community, we deep dive into the ongoing debate surrounding difficulty in gaming. We look at how challenging titles like Elden...
2025-09-191h 25Game CliqueOur Top 10 RPGs of ALL TIMECharmCityChamp, Hinokaga, and CandieMoon go head-to-head-to-head in a lively debate over the Top 10 Best Role-Playing Games of All Time. From the timeless classic Chrono Trigger to the stylish storytelling of Persona 5 Royal, and the bold, immersive world of Expedition 33, no title is safe from praise or critique.Expect in-depth explorations of what makes an RPG truly unforgettable, engaging narratives, innovative combat systems, emotionally resonant character arcs, and groundbreaking world-building. Along the way, we share personal memories, unexpected hot takes, and a few controversial omissions that might spark your own gaming debates.________________________________Hit subscribe and l...
2025-09-0557 minGame CliqueWe Guess the Metacritic Scores of August's Biggest Games!It’s late August, the air is buzzing with hype, and Hinokaga and Candiemoon are about to have the ultimate video game prediction battle. We’re going head-to-head to lock in our Metacritic score predictions for some of the biggest releases dropping the last week of August 2025: - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 🐍 — Can this remake stealth its way to legendary status - Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World 🌌 — Double the pink puff, double the fun - Gears of War: Reloaded 🔥 — Will the chainsaw bayonet still hit as hard as we remember ...
2025-08-211h 20Game CliqueNinja Fans are Eating GOOD This Year!What’s good, Clique! This week we’re serving up a stacked episode for all our fighting game heads and ninja action lovers. We kicked things off with the crew by digging into Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, the latest blood-soaked reboot that’s pulling no punches. Think precision steel meets punishing difficulty.Then it was time to go full shinobi mode. We got an early look at Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and bruh... the art style alone had us levitating. It’s sleek, it’s stealthy, and it’s got storytelling chops that feel like Kurosawa in HD.But the...
2025-08-081h 41Game CliquePower Rankings Mid-Year UpdateJoin the Clique as they reconvene for the latest Power Rankings, revisiting and reshuffling their hottest contenders of 2025. Expect fiery debates, surprise entries, and nostalgia trips as we break down the strengths and weaknesses of the season’s biggest titles.Throughout the episode, they dive into titles such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and more. From swinging through lush jungles and mastering barrel-based puzzles to racing across global circuits with reinvented power-up mechanics, debate rages over whether Donkey Kong Bananza’s revival claims the platformer crown or Mario Kart World’s inno...
2025-07-252h 05Game CliqueCan Xbox Be Saved?We kick off this week’s show with rapid-fire takes on three hot releases. First, we unpack the haunting beauty and narrative twists of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Then we dive into the mobile gatcha Persona 5 The Phantom X. Finally, we suit up for Overwatch 2’s seventeenth season, sizing up meta shifts, fresh maps, and whether these changes finally stick.After our game reviews, we pivot to the big industry shake-up: Microsoft’s massive layoffs last week. We talk about the human impact on the teams behind our favorite studios and debate what this means for Xbox’s culture...
2025-07-111h 55Game CliqueVibes, Loops, and Boss BeatsThe Clique is posted up in the studio with the speakers turned way up. It’s the Ultimate Video Game Music Playlist episode, and we’re going track for track with the most iconic, nostalgic, and straight-up fire soundtracks from gaming history. From dreamy JRPG overworlds to gritty FPS bangers and lo-fi dungeon crawls, we’re curating the perfect playlist—and yes, it's live now on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. But before we get fully lost in the vibes, we chop it up about our recent hands-on time with The Alters—an intense sci-fi survival narrative that’s giving...
2025-06-271h 31Game CliqueThe Price of the Switch 2 is TOO HIGH!The Clique dives deep into the standout moments from Summer Game Fest weekend. We break down the top video game announcements that had us hyped—from the massive reveals at Summer Game Fest to jaw-dropping moments at PlayStation State of Play, the slick presentations from the Xbox Showcase, and even the feel-good surprises from Wholesome Direct.But before we get into our favorite picks, we had to address some of the buzz making rounds in the gaming community. We tackled the controversy surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World—two announcements that have fans questioning their price tags and...
2025-06-131h 50Game CliqueWhat's the Top Ten 2025 Games... So FarThe Clique get into a no-holds-barred debate to crown the top ten video games of the year so far, the 2025 Power Rankings. We dive deep into the biggest games of the year—from the atmospheric mystery and challenging puzzles in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, to the adrenaline-fueled hunts and strategic combat of Monster Hunter Wilds, and the slick, narrative-rich vibes of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Each game sparks heated discussions about innovation, storytelling, and that undeniable gaming soul that connects us all.We break down the nuances of gameplay mechanics, the art direction that brings these universes to life, and h...
2025-05-162h 16Game CliqueWE GOT A SWITCH 2!!!!The Clique dives deep into the preorder chaos surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2—because honestly, was anyone able to get one without feeling like they were fighting in the Hunger Games? From website crashes to sketchy scalpers, they recount the battle for Nintendo’s latest console and question whether the company learned anything from past stock shortages.But once they finally secured their console, the excitement quickly faded. The launch lineup? A little… meh. They dissect the list of day-one titles, calling out the lack of jaw-dropping exclusives and debating whether this lineup is among the worst in gaming his...
2025-05-021h 23Game CliqueExposing Our Steam Wishlists!The Clique dives deep into the drama surrounding Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, the game setting the internet ablaze with its controversial protagonists and unexpected direction. From heated debates about historical accuracies to the uproar over monetization strategies, the hosts break it down with their signature mix of sharp insight and unfiltered honesty. They don’t hold back, taking Ubisoft AND the anti-woke to task while also acknowledging the ambition behind the game’s bold narrative choices.But that’s just the warm-up.The real begins when they reveal their private Steam wishlists to the world—a move they...
2025-03-281h 41Game CliqueMario March Madness Tournament!What’s good, everybody? For this special Mario Day episode, we’re bringing the heat with a March Madness-style tournament bracket to crown the BEST character in the Mario universe—excluding Mario and Luigi, of course. Who will come out on top? Is it Yoshi? Bowser? Maybe a dark horse like Shy Guy? You’ll have to tune in to find out how the Mushroom Kingdom’s finest stack up against each other in this epic showdown.But before we dive into the bracket, we chop it up about our latest gaming adventures. We’ve been deep in the world...
2025-03-141h 54Game CliqueSteam Next Fest's BestWe're diving into the best demos from the recent Steam Next Fest. From action-packed RPGs to quirky indie gems, we've got the must-try demos that you can't afford to miss. Whether you're into intense strategy games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown or the nostalgic charm of Seeds of Calamity, there's something for everyone.But it's not all good news in the industry. We'll also be discussing the unfortunate closure of three Warner Bros. Games studios due to record financial losses in 2024. Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego have all been shut d...
2025-02-281h 44Game CliqueVideo Game Prediction Showdown!The stakes are high as each member of the Game Clique submits their boldest predictions for the year ahead. From GTA 6 being delayed to playing the next Mario game with a mouse, we're pushing the boundaries of what might happen in the gaming industry. The crazier the prediction, the more points it’s worth if it comes true!Tune in to hear: Epic Predictions: What do our hosts think will be the biggest surprises of 2024 in the gaming world? No idea is too outlandish! Monster Hunter Wilds: Our early impressions of the Monster Hu...
2025-02-141h 22Game CliqueAcknowledge Your Tribal GOTY!CharmCityChamp, Reese, and Hinokaga dive into an exclusive first look at WWE 2K25 before its official release on March 14! We watch the debut gameplay trailer live, dissect every move, and scrutinize all the jaw-dropping new features announced. From revamped graphics to long-awaited returning features, we leave no stone unturned.
But that's not all! We also share our wishlists of improvements and must-have enhancements that could make WWE 2K25 the greatest wrestling game of all time. Whether you're a die-hard WWE fan or a hardcore gamer, this breakdown promises to deliver all the excitement and insights you need.
2025-01-311h 44Game CliqueThe Capcom Dead Game TournamentWe're pitting long-forgotten Capcom game franchises against each other using a tournament bracket to decide which one deserves a revival. With Capcom recently announcing new entries in their beloved Okami and Onimusha series, we couldn't resist diving into their deep bag of classics!
Join us as we debate, deliberate, and sometimes duel over which iconic titles should make a comeback. Will it be the action-packed Viewtiful Joe? The mystical realms of Darkstalkers? Or maybe a hidden gem you've long forgotten?
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2025-01-171h 40Game CliqueWe Weren't Familiar With Your Game, Like A Dragon!CharmCityChamp dives into his experience of missing out on the epic JRPG, Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth in 2024. We made the mistake of overlooking what ended up being the second-best JRPG of 2024. Game Clique's 2024 Power Rankings will now forever have an asterisk. Watch as he reflects on the missed opportunity, shares his thoughts on the game's highlights, and discusses why it's a must-play for every gamer. ESPECIALLY RPG lovers. Don't make the same mistake we did—discover why Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth is a game worth playing. #likeadragoninfinitewealth #jrpg #blackgamers
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2025-01-0350 minGame CliqueThe OBJECTIVE Top Ten Video Games of 20242024 was an INSANE year for video games! It can be overwhelming figuring out what games to check out this year but WE GOT YOU! Check out our Power Rankings for 2024. The Game Clique Power Rankings are a list of the top ten games of the year that we start in January and update in real-time throughout the year. We abide by only a few rules: NO faithful remakes, NO remasters, NO early access games. See where games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Astro Bot, Metaphor Re:Fantazio, and more landed, and let us know what you think. #blackgamers #top10...
2024-12-202h 14Game CliqueBuilding Cxmmunity with Chris PeayChris Peay, co-founder of Cxmmunity Media and the Cxmmunity Foundation, came through to Game Clique for one of the most interesting interviews we've done to date. He revealed who he thinks won between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, whether current or College Dropout Kanye is better and more! More importantly, we dug deep into the importance of Black representation in and behind the scenes in the video game industry and what Cxmmunity is doing to help.
Before Chris joined us, we had to clear the air about all these Mario & Luigi Brothership haters. There's a...
2024-12-061h 09Game CliqueHidden Gems & Tiddy Games of 2024?You only have 3 more paychecks until Christmas. Did you grab your favorite gamer a gift yet? We got you! CharmCityChamp, Hinokaga, and CandieMoon run down their favorite least talked about video games of 2024, including Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom, Death Note A Killer Within, and more. Before that, we talk about the dreaded Game Awards GOTY controversy and why do The Rock's movies all suck now?
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2024-11-221h 37Game CliqueThe Sims 4 and More Cozy GamesIt's that time of year: sweater, apple cider, and cozy game season. Join CharmCityChamp, Geniusree, and ChelseaRedd_ as they reveal their favorite cozy video game recommendations full of chill vibes, cave women, and Simlish. Before they get started, find out if Life is Strange Double Exposure and Super Mario Party Jamboree are worth your time.
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2024-11-081h 29Game CliqueFrankensteinin' the PERFECT Horror GameWe are knee-deep in SPOOKY SEASON and couldn't think of a more perfect way to celebrate it than to steal features from other horror games to create the objectively perfect scary video game. Join CharmCityChamp, Hinokaga, and CandieMoon as they rip off other spooky games and apparently fight over who is the true King of the Iron Fist? Before we get into that... we need to talk about the crazy year Sega has had in 2024!
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Game Clique2024 is a MONSTER Year for GamingThe year is going so fast that we didn't realize we haven't updated the Power Rankings since the Summer! CharmCityChamp invited Sergio and CandieMoon to find places for Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong, The Legend of Zelda Echos of Wisdom, and MORE on our 2024 top ten games of the year list. The drama gets a little hectic as Champ fights for his life to keep WWE 2K24 on the Power Rankings.
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2024-10-111h 32Game CliqueTHAT'S NOT WHAT WOKE MEANS!We are about to set the record straight one last time for the grifters in the gaming community and then we are moving on. CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Adam Jackson break down the emergence of right-wing grifters in the video game space and what it means for the industry's future. Before we start the serious talk we go over every single announcement made at Playstation's State of Play and our impressions of the show as a whole.
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2024-09-303h 01Game CliqueRagnorak in Retrograde?Astrology can be insanely accurate sometimes... but how accurate are the stars when we're talking about Kratos? We brought in our resident expert, NerdyBombShelli of Dames4Games, to help break down the zodiac signs of Joel, Bayonetta, Clementine, and more to see how truly accurate astrology is. Before we started that, we give our impressions of Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong, and the polarizing Star Wars Outlaws.
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2024-09-131h 50Game CliqueGaming OST Showdown!CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Veishi dive into the ultimate showdown of video game soundtracks! Each host brings their carefully curated playlist to the table, showcasing their favorite tracks from a variety of classic and modern games. From epic orchestral pieces to nostalgic 8-bit tunes, the competition is fierce as they debate which playlist reigns supreme. Tune in for a deep dive into the melodies that make our favorite games unforgettable, and find out who has the best taste in video game music! Before the battle, we talk about Kunitsu Gami Path of the Goddess and the latest...
2024-08-301h 29Game CliqueIs Knuckles Black?Sometimes you must answer the questions everyone else is afraid to go near... is Knuckles the Echidna Black? CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Sergio from the University of Maryland eSports Team let you know if Knuckles, Blanka, Shadow the Hedgehog, the Helldivers and more video game characters are Black. We also discussed our experience at BlerdCon and Devolver's latest indie game, Anger Foot.
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02:24 Comment Section
07:02 BlerdCon
14:55 Anger Foot
23:00 Concord
43:28 Ad Break
44:37 Are The Black?
47:15 Is...
2024-07-261h 36Game CliqueTop Ten Games of 2024 (Part 2)We are officially halfway through 2024 and it's time to shake up this year's Power Rankings. CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Hinokaga break down all the games from the first half of the year and argue about where Tekken 8, Balatro, and more fit on our top ten games of the year list.,
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6:17 Happy Birthday Duke!
8:40 Indie Game Fest 2024
15:22 Dr. Disrespect's Weird Case
33:26 Power Rankings Intro
39:14 Current Power Rankings
1:08:04 Multiversus
1:19:27 Sandland
1:28:53 Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door
2024-07-082h 46Game CliqueInside Firaxis with Michael KoteyMichael Kotey, Associate Producer at Firaxis Games and Combat Producer for Marvel's Midnight Suns, Came through and gave us an in-depth look at working with Marvel, what it's like working at Firaxis, and being brought up by a gaming family. Before that, we addressed the racist weirdos who attacked us on YouTube. CharmCityChamp talks about his brief time with Senua's Saga Hellblade 2, and Duke_OfGames finally gets to enjoy Diablo IV in its fourth season.
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1:59 Comment Section
7:16 Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
27:58 Diablo IV Season 4
2024-06-041h 40Game CliqueGive Us a Def Jam Fight for NY 2 PLEASE!Drake lost to Kendrick Lamar pretty decisively in the lyrical department... but who would win in a Def Jam Fight for New York style fight? CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Sergio Brack, head coach and director of the University of Maryland's eSports program, pick the winners and decide the roster of the (inevitable) Def Jam 4 game. Before we got into that we gave our impressions of the Assassin's Creed Shadows trailer, reviewed the extremely weird Animal Well, and reminisced about NEO: The World Ends With You.
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2024-05-171h 30Game CliqueTales of Black eSports Zau!The eSports scene is constantly evolving and growing. With that, we're seeing more Black representation on the player side and coaching side. We spoke with the head coach and director of Morgan State University's eSports Team, Tarrin Morgan, about how the program got started, how it grew to where it is today, and whether he thinks he can get in the ring and rep his school. First, we covered two of the latest ambitious indies, Tales of Kenzera Zau and Another Crab's Treasure, and more!
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2024-05-031h 39Game Clique1st Edition of the 2024 Gaming Power RankingsIt's already been a CRAZY 2024 in the video game industry! CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Hinokaga make sense of it all with the early edition of our 2024 Power Rankings, a constantly updated list of the #Top10Games of 2024! Is #helldivers2 a GOTY contender? Is #FinalFantasy7Rebirth overrated? Come through and find out!
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2:10 Comment Section
4:26 Balatro
14:19 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
37:25 Main Topic Intro
41:05 2023 Power Rankings
43:06 Silent Hill A Short Message
51:20 Granblue Fantasy Relink
58:29 Palworld
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2024-03-222h 15Game CliqueAMA with CharmCityChamp & Duke_ofGamesIt's been a long time but the Game Clique is BACK! What better way to reintroduce ourselves than to have an AMA episode with CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames. We talk about #helldivers2, #WWE2K24, Crash Bandicoot for some reason, and more! Come through and drop some questions you'd like answered in the comments! #gamingpodcast
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3:09 Granblue Fantasy Relink
12:46 WWE 2K24
25:00 Comment Section
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29:34 Mass Layoffs in Gaming Industry
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44:17 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
47:59 Tales of Kenzera ZAU
49:16 2XKO
52:54 Duke Question 1
56:34 Champ Question 1
1:01:46 Duke Question 2
1:05:51 Champ Question 2
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2024-03-081h 45Game CliqueWhat Are the HOTTEST Games in 2024?2023 was one of the HOTTEST years in gaming history and 2024 is looking to start with just as much heat! CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames give their five most anticipated games of 2024 including #finalfantasyviirebirth, #princeofpersiathelostcrown, #DragonsDogma2, and more!
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5:29 Underappreciated Games of 2023
6:23 Dead Space Remake
11:01 Lego 2K Drive
17:35 Ghostwire Tokyo
21:34 Hi0Fi Rush
27:15 Warframe
31:38 WWE 2K23
44:48 Main Topic
46:31 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
54:47 Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League
1:05:32 Tales of Kenzara ZAU
1:10:32 South of Midnight
1:17:11 Avowed
1:22:05 Tomb Raider 1+2+3 Remaster
1:26:13 Silent Hill 2 Remake
1:31:13 Lost Soul Aside
1:37:14 Star Wars Outlaws
1:42:49 Dragon's Dogma 2
1:52:11 Persona 3 Reload
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2024-01-122h 18Game CliqueThe TRUE Top Ten Games of 2023 ListIT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR! CharmCityChamp and Hinokaga are joined by special guests LadyInfamous and LBoogie from the GWG Podcast to finalize the 2023 Game Clique Power Rankings; a #top10 list of the best video games from January 1st to December 31st! We debate everything, from #spiderman2 is overrated to #hogwartslegacy is overheated. Let us know if we missed anything in the comments!
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2:24 Comment Section
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6:06 Resident Evil 4 Remake
18:20 Spider-Man 2
23:12 Spider-Man 2 Spoiler Warning
29:29 Starfield
49:16 Mortal Kombat 1
59:18 Recap
1:01:23 Diablo 4
1:10:10 What Games Are Missing?
1:11:28 Final Fantasy XVI
1:18:10 Armored Core 6
1:21:02 Star Wars Jedi Survivor
1:26:16 Remnant 2
1:30:46 Fixing the Order
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2023-12-292h 12Game CliqueThere are Black Roots in Iconic Game Music?!?Feel too much shame to bump the Final Fantasy OST in the car? You won't after this episode! Join CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Veishi as we play some of our favorite tracks from video games and unearth the ties to Hip-Hop, R&B, and Jazz. Before we get to that we dissect the GTA 6 trailer and spotlight an upcoming Black-focused metroidvania, Tales Of Kenzera!
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5:00 Comment Section
7:32 Grand Theft Auto VI
23:22 Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
28:14 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
37:24 Main Topic
38:35 Sonic Adventure 2
43:44 Persona 5
45:46 Final Fantasy X
50:08 Kingdom Hearts 3
55:39 Card of Darkness
57:37 League of...
2023-12-161h 53Game CliqueWho TF is Winning The Game Awards?!?!Award season is here! Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp compete in guessing the winners of #TheGameAwards! Before we got into that we talked a little bit about the remake that still feels unreal, #SuperMarioRPG, and one of the weirdest collabs in gaming history, #finalfantasyxiv x Fall Guys.
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00:00 Intro
5:45 Final Fantasy XIV x Fall Guys
11:17 Super Mario RPG
20:57 Worldless
26:52 Game Awards Intro
30:46 Predictions Begin
34:03 Player's Choice
48:48 Best Adaption
58:47 Best Indie
1:05:25 Best Debut Indie
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2023-12-012h 03Game CliqueLet's Spoil Spider-Man 2!!!Join us as we talk all things Spider-Man 2 with the "exaggerated swagger of a Black teen!" CharmCityChamp, Duke_OfGames, and Hinokaga have a complete spoiler-filled discussion about everything good (and not so good) about Insomniac's latest PS5 exclusive. Before we got into that we talkedS5 about our early impressions of Alan Wake 2 and The Finals!
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2023-11-172h 17Game CliqueThese Are Some of the BIGGEST SCAMS In Gaming History!DJ Envy isn't the only person scammin'! Come through as CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Rashad Stark expose some of the craziest scams in gaming from the Intellivision #Amico to the controversial Watch Dogs 1 trailer. Before that, they break down why #cyberpunk2077 is good now and what Phantom Liberty adds. Also, Duke finally caved and fell in love with the extensive lore of the #legendofzelda .
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00:00 Intro
7:27 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
16:57 Duke's Deep Dive into Legend of Zelda
53:29 Scams in the Black Community
1:12:26 Intellivision Amico
1:17:48 Soulja Boy...
2023-10-261h 46Game CliqueUnveiling the Top 10 Games of 2023 So FarCome through as CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames unveil the official 2023 Game Clique Power Rankings. A constantly updated list of the top ten best games of the year! Before we get into the list, we break down how we feel about Mortal Kombat 1 and the controversy behind Netflix's Castlevania Nocturne! Make sure to stay tuned to find out how you can win a digital copy of Spider-Man 2 for PlayStation 5!
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00:00 Intro
11:53 Mortal Kombat 1
20:52 MK1 SPOILERS START
2023-10-061h 57Game CliqueEnvisioning the Black Video Game Awards: Gaming, Gowns & Gang Gang!Get Ready to celebrate the unsung heroes of the gaming world! Welcome to the Ultimate Black Video Game Awards, where we shine a spotlight on phenomenal Black talent and games that the community loves. Join CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and the rest of the #GameClique as we envision a Black version of the #VGAs that showcases everything we love about the game industry. We also took some time to talk about how ugly and unforgivable the Switch version of #MortalKombat1 was.
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00:00 Intro
05:21 Gunbrella
2023-09-221h 52
Game CliqueOnlyFans Showdown: Ranking Fighting Game Characters' OnlyFans Success!Don't act like you weren't ever curious about who would have the better OnlyFans between Chun Li and Juri. CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, Rashad Stark, and TricutPacket ranked the top fighting game characters from Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, Soul Calibur, and more based on how "good" their OnlyFans account would be. Before we got into that, Duke and Champ talked about Baldur's Gate 3, Warframe, and more!
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00:00 Intro
03:10 Baldur's Gate 3
12:39 Warframe
21:00 Project Mugen
32:56 Introduce Guests
37:28 Chun-Li
42:32 Bayonetta
44:38 Blanka
48:37 Fulgore
2023-09-071h 30
MAP Game CliqueVERSUZ DEBATE: AAA vs Indie GamesDuke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp finally throw the gauntlet down. Tune in for the ultimate debate to decide which is more influential to the game industry, AAA video games or indie games. Special thanks to Baltimore's own Maurice Valentino for moderating the debate and making sure Duke & Champ didn't kill each other in the process. Before the debate started the three take a deep hands-on look at the Steam Deck!
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2022-10-211h 27MAP Game CliqueThe Ultimate Last of Us BreakdownCharmCityChamp and the Duke_ofGames go head-to-head as they discuss every giant plot point (and hole) in The Last of Us Part 1 and 2! Was Joel a good person? Was the ending of Part II written poorly? Was the giraffe scene dumb? Let us know what you think by hitting us up on twitter or instagram!
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2022-10-071h 41MAP Game CliqueGTA 6 LEAKED?!?!JInfiniti is BACK after an almost 2-year hiatus!!! Our new 3-man team of JInfinity, Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp break down the recent rash of leaks in the video game industry, what that means for content creators, publisher and consumers! We also break down our impressions of Call of Duty Modern Warfare II (the second one), Splatoon 3 and Valkyrie Elysium!
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2022-09-231h 25MAP Game CliqueEVO Highlights & Our Love Letter to 1987!EVO IS BACK IN PERSON!!! Darth drops by the studio to break down the highlights from the first in-person Evo ran by Sony. He and CharmCityChamp also go over all the huge announcement that came out that weekend. Later on in the show, our resident retro expert, Mars, and CharmCityChamp pick the games that they believe defined 1987-1989!
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2022-08-1238 minMAP Game CliqueStray, Multiversus and ALL the Big Releases of the WeekHinokaga, Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp did some extensive play testing and research to give you our final verdicts on some of the biggest video game releases of the week. We talk about Stray, Multiversus, As Dusk Falls and Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels! Some of these games MAY be good enough to crack our 2022 Power Rankings.
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2022-07-2940 minMAP Game CliqueThe CRAZIEST Gaming Trivia Ever!!!CharmCityChamp has thought up the most unconventional and diabolical gaming trivia questions to try and stump Triscutpacket and Darth! We also discuss the merit of... Ezekiel bread??? Tune in and play along!
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2022-07-0833 min
MAP Game CliqueOur HOTTEST Gaming Takes!Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp share with the community some of their deepest, darkest video game takes. We also make a long-awaited update to the 2022 MAP Power Rankings! If you want to hear this episode in its entirety, make sure to visit www.patreon.com/MAPGameTech!
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2022-06-2438 minMAP Game CliqueAre We Getting PlayStation Plus Premium?Duke and CharmCityChamp discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of PlayStation's upgraded version of PS Plus and how it will stack up to Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online.
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2022-06-1336 minMAP Game Clique"E3" Predictions SpecialCharmCityChamp, Duke of Games and King Godamus talk about the Playstation State of Play leaks and how credible they were! We also raise the stakes this year for our summer game announcement predictions!
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2022-06-0332 min
MAP Game CliqueFinal Fantasy XIV, Animal Crossing DLC and Who We Would Eat As Kirby?The MAP Technologies family continues to get bigger and bigger! Today is all about our two newest members, Triscuitpacket and DukeOfGames! Duke will dive into why he's so excited for the latest Final Fantasy XIV expansion, End Walker. Triscuitpacket gives us all the details on Animal Crossing New Horizon's last free DLC. Finally CharmCityChamp runs them through a gauntlet of weird questions to learn more about Duke & Tris to see how well they'll fit into the motely crew.
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2021-10-221h 18MAP Game CliqueFarcry Is No Longer Stale... But Guess What Games Are!Its been a long time but we are BACK and we have a LOT to catch up on! Tune in today for a first round recap of our Scariest Horror Game EVER tournament bracket. CharmCityChamp also gives his impressions of FarCry 6 and the recent Battlefield 2042 beta. Finally we discuss some gaming franchises that have dipped into the same well waaaaaay too many times. Can these games be saved? Are they even worth saving? And is one of them Borderlands??? Check it out and be sure to leave us a review!
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2021-10-151h 37MAP Game CliqueWe NEED to Talk About Twelve Minutes!Twelve Minutes is a long anticipated point and click adventure game published by the people at Annapurna Interactive. CharmCityChamp played through the entire game off stream and... he doesn't quite know how to feel about. On a special episode of MAP Podcast Live, he convinces King Godamus to do a spoiler filled let's play of it LIVE! It may or may not have went well. Let us what type of topics you might want to see in the future at podcast@mapgametech.com!
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2021-09-102h 01MAP Game CliqueGaming Hidden Gems of the Past & PresentIt seems now-a-days AAA video games are always the ones that get the shine and accolades. Today's episode is dedicated to the little guy. Tune in for Hinokage and CharmCityChamp's picks for some of the best hidden gems they've played so far and some great indie games coming out in the near future!
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2021-08-201h 28MAP Game CliqueBlack Video Game Trivia and $20 Gift Card GiveawayYOU CAN WIN A $20 GIFT CARD FOR THE GAMING MARKETPLACE OF YOUR CHOICE! Play along with the MAP Podcast crew in a special #BlackHistoryMonth #Gaming Trivia Game! CharmCityChamp reads the official description of either Black video game characters or the games that they're in while the rest of the crew try to guess the answers. Stay tuned until the end of the video to try to guess the answer to the final question. Put the answer in the comments below for a chance to win our $20 Giftcard #Giveaway! The winner will be selected at random Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 12pm EST! Y...
2021-02-2645 min