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Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (ft. Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio)Once in a while a game releases that changes the fabric of the gaming world. In recent history the likes of Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Breath of the Wild and even more have left their own indelible mark on the gaming industry and are still discussed in our communities to this day. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is the next game to have this level of impact. We're joined by Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio to fully deep dive into E33 and provide you a critical analysis. So kick back, grab a drink and join us while we spill some...2025-06-202h 10
Friday Night GamecastPax East 2025: Return of the BoyosWe're Back! If you can believe it or not, we went to Boston again and had a fantastic time. Will and I take the chance to review our trip and our fantastic time covering all the incredible titles at Pax East 2025. Incredible indies, outstanding panels and a Boston city re-review are inbound for you to enjoy. We want to take another opportunity to give a huge shout out to all the incredible creators that we got to see like Emily & Kate of No Small Games, CGDannyB, the Patriarch of the Dojima clan: Dave Jackson, Joseph Hooper, Adam Gumbert, Jacob...2025-05-241h 30
Friday Night GamecastGame of the Year 2024It's that time again and we're ready to bring the heat! It's the end of the year and Will has returned to join me in judging our Game of the Year 2024! So this year has been incredible, but we're switching up our formula for delivery. We're not only heralding what we think were our favorites of 2024 - we're giving plenty of other games their just due by awarding them "Best in Class" for their respective categories. Hot takes, spicy wings and non-stop caffeinated fun! Make sure you don't miss our Season 3 finale!Time Stamps:0:00...2025-01-312h 45
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Metaphor Refantazio (ft. Dave Jackson & Sam Heaney)One of the biggest JRPGs of 2024 deserves one of the biggest FNGC episodes of Season 3 and we are here to deliver! This week I'm joined by Same Heaney (of No Limits!) and Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Metaphor Refantazio. A fascinating title that expects much of the player and provides even more in return. We face idealism, nihilism, and a journey of the hero and the self as we travel with the protagonist across the Kingdom of Euchronia. We discover how real world politics have informed the sociopolitical discourse deeply imbedded in...2025-01-243h 05
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Dragon Age The Veilguard (ft. Claineyys)We're back folks!!! Coming back on this outstanding Friday to review one of the hotly anticipated WRPGs of 2024, Dragon Age: The Veilguard!! This week Nick is joined by Courtney to discuss the ups and downs of this infamous title. This game got a lot of flack in various internet pockets of "those who shall not be named" but Courtney did a great job joining me for this episode to talk about the complexities of this very large title. Whether you're completely new to the Dragon Age series, or a long-term friend - this episode is for you and we're...2025-01-102h 44
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Star Wars Outlaws (ft. Nate & Jono of The Elder Trolls)This week, Nate & Jono return to the podcast to join us to review Star Wars Outlaws! The latest title from Ubisoft and an open world "Scoundrel Simulator" has all kinds of interesting things that the boys need to help us break down for everybody. Walk into the cantina with us to fully take in this hive of scum and villainy >:)Please follow The Elder Trolls at all the below links!https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodcastMusic by: Wilber Roget IIIf you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage...2024-12-062h 13
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero (ft. Jared of Play Along Podcast)“On the path of Budo one does not strive for victory over an opponent... one strives to avoid defeat by one's own self.” - Akira ToriyamaThis week we are joined by Jared from Play Along Pod to charge up our ki and review this incredible entry into the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise! Dragon Ball is Super (heh) important to all three of us and is a significant aspect of our formative years - like most millennial podcasters. But in this episode we're talking about the strengths of this game as the most modern arena fighter in this fran...2024-11-221h 28
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2For Glory & Honor, Nick and Will review Space Marine 2!! This week we have 40k on the docket to round out this action-packed fall season. In this episode Will and I both go in-depth on what makes this game sing on a technical level and how it offers a brilliant presentation worthy of being a hallmark entry into next gen consoles. From battling Tyrranid swarms to providing a proportionate response to heretical presence, we have you covered. The Emperor Preserves! Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction02:06 - History with Warhammer 40k & Space Marine Franchise(s)06:39...2024-10-181h 12
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Astro Bot (ft. Jacob McCourt)I AM ASTRO BOT!!! What's up everybody!!! Starting off our content for October we're coming in strong. Will, Jacob and I all platinumed Astro Bot and decided we had to join our forces together to give in a comprehensive review. From the platforming, level design, boss design and pure nostalgia baked in we're covering everything here! Please follow Jacob at all his links below:https://jacobmccourt.notion.site/Jacob-McCourt-26154cdfc49446148a763abf6d7f9129https://twitter.com/JacobMcCourtTime Stamps:0:00 - Introductions & Billing04:14- History w/ Astro Bot08:47...2024-10-041h 17
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (ft. Kolby Moyer)The review of 2024 is finally upon us. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH IS HERE!! Want to say thanks to all our fans and listeners for being so patient for this release it means the world to us. This week I'm joined by Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up Podcast and #1 Sephiroth stan to discuss this incredible title. This week we're digging into narrative structure, character highlights, mini games, open world map design and even uncovering the secrets to Dio's supplement routine! This is a jam-packed one so I hope you all enjoyPlease check out Switch it...2024-09-282h 30
Friday Night GamecastDid Ya Hate It? Rune Factory 4 ReviewHi Everybody! Surprise FNGC Drop for your Wednesday listening pleasure (remember every day can be a Friday if you Believe hard enough). This has been exclusive on Patreon for quite some time since April so on the cusp of posting our Asura's Wrath review over there, and in light of scheduling issues over here, now is the perfect time to let the world know if Rune Factory 4 is good or not!This episode was so fun and gives a lot of insight into specifically what Will does/doesn't like! Lots of Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley & Cult of...2024-09-1128 min
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Fire Emblem Fates (ft. Jala Prendes)This week Nick is joined by Jala - of Jala-chan's Place Podcast - to review what is arguably the most infamous title in the FE franchise: Fire Emblem Fates! This 2016 TTRPG is a fascinating game to dig into and I'm frankly astonished that it exists to this day. From the updated mechanics, the deceptively good(?) map systems to even the mind-boggling "face-petting" with that 3DS stylus - we got it call covered in this review! As always, let us know what we missed and who was your favorite character from Birthright, Conquest or Revelations!Please find Jala...2024-08-092h 53
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Tales of Kenzera: Zau (ft. CGDannyB)It's time to talk about the incredible indie Metroidvania of 2024, Tales of Kenzera: Zau! Does this title have too many colons in it? Who tf knows?! This time around we're joined by ANOTHER brand new cast member to the show, CGDannyB to discuss what makes this title unique and important to the gaming landscape. Make sure you tune in this week so, you too, can find your Baba!Time Stamps:0:00 - Introductions03:44 - What Drew us Into Zau06:51 - What is Tales of Kenzera: Zau14:27 - Visuals & Gameplay33:25 - Enemy V...2024-07-121h 26
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Dragon's Dogma 2 (ft. Matt Storm aka Stormageddon)We're jumping back into the review season for the pod, we have a few lined up to be coming at you full force here pretty soon. We're joined this week by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon to discuss and do a full-blown analysis of Dragon's Dogma 2! This action RPG is pretty cool and quite polarizing for any who play it. We had great discussions surrounding the design ethos form the Itsuno-helmed team over at Capcom and what actually makes this experience special!Time Stamps:0:00 - Introductions01:59 - Dragon's Dogma 2 Billing02:49 - Background & History2024-06-282h 51
Friday Night GamecastWorst Day 1 Purchases - Fedora Kid vs. Fashion SurvivorThis week we are taking a quick break from reviewing games to not only duke it out amongst ourselves but also enrage our entire fanbase! This episode, we take the opportunity to catch up and dive into the worst games both of us bought day one. We want to hear from you all, were we right on the money with the worst games we got at launch or should we just stop moaning about it ;) Have a great weekend and make sure to keep gaming!Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro & Housekeeping5:36 - Game Updates2024-05-311h 25
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Helldivers 2 (ft. Eric Gess of The Unlockables)After an extended break for us, the weekend is finally returned which means you get to enjoy our incredible review of Helldivers II! Helldivers II is the game that ignited social media for the beginning of 2024 and has maintained its prevalence in the gaming space this year. We're joined by our friend and patron, Eric Gess, returning to the show to deliver Freedom and Managed Democracy to all our wonderful listeners. Take some time while you're washing the dishes, cooking dinner, or mowing the lawn to show to YOURSELF what it means to be free!Time St...2024-05-241h 36
Friday Night GamecastWill we Love or Hate GTA6? All Aboard the Hype Train!This week Will and I are discussing what OUR hopes and dreams would be for Grand Theft Auto 6. In our Game Update discussion this week we're continuing our conversation on Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and we start talking about everyone's new brainrot obsession: Stellar Blade! Make sure not to miss this one, lot's of different takes being made in this episode! Hope everyone is having a great week and we're looking forward to the weekend!Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro2:33 - Game Updates25:53 - GTA6 Speculation01:02:05 - Outro...2024-05-031h 03
Friday Night GamecastEp. 51 - Dead Space Remake Review (Will's Version) Final Chapter Prologue ReMIX (ver.1.22474487139)I got Will back on to Remake the FNGC Review of the Dead Space Remake (Neil Druckmann is punching the air somewhere this very moment)! We have a ton of fun on this episode and take this opportunity to get deeply into the mechanical weeds of this game to break down what makes it so special and effective as a survival horror game. Plus we get the chance to make the case for Dead Space 2 Remake!Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro5:53 - Start of Dead Space Review (Billing & Credits)11:29 - Primary Gameplay Mechanics27:02 - I...2024-04-191h 42
Friday Night GamecastEp. 50 - PAX East 24 Roundup & Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions!It's the return of the FNGC squad and the boys are back and better than ever! For the debut of Season 3 we're jumping in hot to give our breaking Dragon's Dogma 2 impressions and a full blown review of our experience at Pax East 2024. Helldivers II and Persona 3 hot takes included jump in and don't miss out!Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(04:27) - Whatcha Playin?(11:04) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions(29:42) - Pax East 24 Review(46:15) - Games Played at Pax!!(01:34:56) - OutroMusic by: Daniel Campolihttps://www.danielcampoli.com...2024-04-051h 36
Friday Night GamecastDid Ya Hate It? Half-Life 2 ReviewWhat's up everybody! Long time no podcast :)This episode is going to be very similar to the last one that we put out where Will covered Mario Odyssey! Its straight to the point in covering all things around Half-Life 2. The elements that I (Nick) enjoyed, my critiques and whether it held up for me in 2023. We're also going to provide a beat-by-beat breakdown of the plot/levels throughout the game and where my headspace was at in each moment. So I hope you all enjoy, and thanks so much for your patience and consideration!Music...2024-01-081h 07
Friday Night GamecastEp. 49 - Game of the Year 2023Happy early Friday everybody! The Season 2 finale of FNGC is here for your listening pleasure. This was an incredibly fun episode to just have Will and myself in the booth and it's just kick back for a relaxing conversation about the best games of 2023. There's a extra section included here where I interview Will about the show and his thoughts on 2023 which is a "Hot Ones" styled interview but instead we're taste testing energy drinks! After nearly a month of doing remote recordings with featured guests, this felt great to sit back in person with Will to dig deep...2023-12-061h 31
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Spider-Man 2 (ft. itsGoohi)The FINAL FNGC Review for the 2023 season is here folks and let me tell you, what an episode this is. This week we're joined by the incredible, itsGoohi, to discuss at length the merits and weaknesses of Spider-Man 2. Is it a game that left us happy with the franchise and excited for the 3rd entry? Is it something that managed to touch our hearts emotionally? Time to jump in here and find out! Enjoy everyone!You better follow itsGoohi at all her platforms below!!!https://linktr.ee/ItsGoohiYouTubeTwitterTime...2023-12-012h 27
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: The Legend of Zelda - Tears of the KingdomHappy Thanksgiving and the happiest of Black Fridays to you all! **Spoilers in this episode** This week we're joined by Kolby, Tyler and Jared to discuss the one and only, Tears of the Kingdom. Arguably one of the best Zelda games ever and in the upper echelon of 2023, Zelda has been a constant since it dropped earlier this May. In this show we jump in the deep end to discuss what makes this title special and why you deserve to continue your play-through. As previously mentioned at the top of the description, we're going full blown spoiler mode, it's...2023-11-243h 22
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Starfield (ft. Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox)Happy Friday Everyone! As we wind down this crazy GOTY season we're starting to put out our full-blown reviews on the outstanding experiences that we've had the chance to play so far this year. I'm joined by Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox to review Starfield! This fantastical, surreal and sometimes frustrating space adventure was really quite the experience from top to bottom and Jordan and I took our time to really get down to the heart of this wonderful game. Join us to prep for all the 2023 Game of the Year discussions!Please follow Jordan and check...2023-11-171h 58Friday Night GamecastEp. 48 - The Best Silent ProtagonistsThis week Will and Nick are being incredibly quiet this week on an incredibly quiet topic...PSYCH we're back and being loud and proud about our favorite silent protagonists in gaming. From traumatized super soldiers coping with the loss of their bunny rabbit, to spacefaring mercenaries who's only friends are the prey she hunts, to goofy lil Hylian manlets - we're breaking down the best quiet characters gaming has to offer. (Also Will is back to oust Nave from the throne of the FNGC Co-host seat!) Hope everyone is having a great November and has an even better weekend!2023-11-101h 05
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Resident Evil 4 (2023) (ft. Adam Bucceri - Half Tone Takes)To wrap up spooky season, we have another FNGC Review for a serious goty contender in 2023: Resident Evil 4! This remake based on the original 2005 sequel from Capcom set the gaming world on fire in March of this year. The visuals, the polish and the dedication to the vision remain best in class and it is our privilege to review it for the show today! How does it stack up to the original and what does it mean for the franchise going forward? Jump in with our resident RE expert, Adam Bucceri, as we break down this game at length! 2023-11-032h 59Friday Night GamecastEp. 47 - What Makes Horror Games Work? (ft. Nave)Welcome back for another episode continuing October's spooky content train for the Friday Night Gamecast!! This week I'm joined by the one and only Nave from Gaming Together Podcast to look further behind the veil into what makes the horror genre work so will in the Video Game world! Everything from analogous design elements shared in both film and video games, the relationship between film and gaming directorial aesthetics and which horror games pre-2008 paved the way for the industry - we got you covered. Enjoy!Time Stamps:(0:57) - Intro(4:47) - Gaming Together...2023-10-272h 00Friday Night GamecastEp. 46 - Spooktober 2023Happy spooky season ya nerds! Will and I are back with just us as the dynamic duo to talk about some incredibly scary gaming experiences from this past year. We go a little farther back to dig in less immediate games that give us the spooky vibes. Lots of great discussion on Resident Evil, Dead Space, Callisto Protocol and even more lead us down the path to all things that go bump in the night! Time Stamps:(0:54) - Intro(3:44) - Game Updates(25:55) - Scary Corporate Acquisition News(28:37) - Scariest Gaming Experiences...2023-10-201h 05Friday Night GamecastEp. 45 - Exploring our Favorite Game Engines (ft. The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast)This Friday Nick and Will are back and better than ever! This time we're joined by Nast3, Dandalf and Jono to explore the fascinating realm of game development and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes: the game engines. From the pixelated landscapes of classic games to the breathtakingly realistic worlds of modern titles, we discuss the engines that power our most beloved gaming experiences.Please follow the Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast at the platforms below!https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@ElderTrollsGamingTime Stamps:(0:43) - Intro(04:15...2023-10-132h 11
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy 16This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of this highly anticipated mainline entry from Square Enix. Where does it stack up against the all-star releases of 2023? How does it compare to the legacy titles in the FF franchise? Whether you're a dedicated Final F...2023-10-063h 01Friday Night GamecastEp. 44 - Insane Leaks in Gaming HistoryThis week Nick and Will are back at it again to address some of the biggest leaks that have hit modern gamers in recent history! Nick reveals his deepest darkest secrets being a Jane Austin fan, and William refuses to put anything greater than 7 hrs. into Starfield. Will Tears of the Kingdom ever completed and can Will go full star platinum in Mortal Kombat 1?? Hang out with us this Friday to find out!Time Stamps:(0:37) - Intro(5:35) - Game Updates! (Starfield [both of us], MK1, Coffee Talk Ep. 2, TOTK)(31:09) - News Updates...2023-09-291h 19
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Star Wars Jedi SurvivorHi everyone! Nick here to present to you a rare audio essay on one of my favorite games of this year. Star Wars fan or not, I think you'll enjoy my thoughts on this incredible entry into the cannon. This may be a bit shorter but I'm curious to know if you all enjoyed this style of content. Let me know and we might be able to craft some for you wonderful weekend warriors in the future.Music by: Stephen Barton and Gordy HaabIf you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally...2023-09-2220 minFriday Night GamecastEp. 43 - Fromsoft vs. Soulslikes (ft. Dave Jackson of Tales from the Backlog)Here is a question that has long tugged at the minds of both Will and I: Is there ever going to be a different developer that understands the formula/philosophy Fromsoftware puts into their video games? And will that developer make something that captures the spirit of the Fromsoft catelog and make their own original concept? This time around we're joined by returning cast member, Dave Jackson, to really break down what makes FROM special and who in the industry has made a serviceable experience in the Soulsborne genre. Join us and PRAISE THE SUN!!Time...2023-09-152h 12Friday Night GamecastEp. 42 - Return of the Retro: Gen 5 Gaming & Console FavoritesFollowing the armistice reached after the 16-bit invasion from Season 1, Generals Nick and Will of the Friday Night Gamecast brokered a truce among all gaming nations to secure peace, freedom and justice for our new Empire. Little did we know this peace would remain short-lived as the hordes of retro gaming gremlins batter the gates of current day AAA gaming bastion, DEMANDING we discuss Gen 5 gaming at length. Thus we charge once more unto the breach to discuss our favorite game consoles and video game titles from the annals of the Playstation, N64, Sega Saturn, 3DO and Atari Jaguar...2023-09-081h 53Friday Night GamecastEp. 41 - Gamescom vs. TGA: Hopes & PredictionsOkay okay okay I know what you're thinking, "Nice job on timing the release boys!" Well you know what, how about you just fu---.... Nah I'm just joshing you. I say it at the start of the main topic of the episode but we're treating this like more of a think piece of prospective thoughts on to be announced games or games that Will and I would both really like updates on. We hope you enjoy our thoughts for what we want for the rest of this year!As you all know we saw the Starfield live...2023-09-011h 20Friday Night GamecastEp. 40 - Legendary Voices in Gaming, Part 2Episode 40 of the Friday Night Gamecast has Nick and Will returning to a legacy show topic as a callback to Season 1! We're diving into 6 incredible voice actors (including one very timely voice of a famous Italian plumber) to highlight actual legends that've shared their immense talents with us in the gaming industry!Timestamps:(0:42) - Intro(1:23) - Nick vs. Will - Does game completion matter?(14:34) - Game Updates(30:42) - Legendary Voices in Gaming(1:14:31) - OutroMix, Master & Music by: Daniel Campolihttps://www.danielcampoli.com/portfolioIf...2023-08-251h 16Friday Night GamecastEp. 39 - The Appeal of Mobile GamesWill and I had every intention to to make this a nice and concise episode talking about jut a nice light handful of mobile games...and the result is a 2 hour extravaganza of mobile awesomeness that we got to laud the pros and cons of. Action packed, dense episode that's a great listen for both casual and serious mobile gamers alike. As always, let us know which games we missed that you really love and make sure you keep gaming!!Main topic discussion includes overview of games like: Street Fighter Duel, Marvel Strike Force, Honkai Star Rail...2023-08-181h 56Friday Night GamecastEp. 38 - Best Video Game Sequels of All TimeBada Bing Bada Boom. Does anybody ever read these episode descriptions?? It's Nick and Will and we're talking about the best video game sequels of all time - as the title would suggest. But regardless we're here to dig into which sequels were our favorites and why. Lots of game updates, and lots of dunking on Elon Musk will ensue, so what's not to love. Make sure you don't miss the secret ending post show for our Oppenheimer review! (00:40) - Intro(03:45) - Gaming Updates(15:57) - News: Final Fantasy coming to Xbox & the "X" fiasco(21:31...2023-08-112h 04Friday Night GamecastEp. 37 - 2023 GOTY Midterm Check-InThis week, the cast is talking about all the games we've touched this year and predict whether or not they're going to achieve the critical GOTY trophy in December or win any of the varied categories at the Game Awards. Will and Nick are still imagining what a world is like when Twitter is still called Twitter. Also please whatever you do don't play Immortals Phoenix rising. Make sure Ubisoft learns their lesson.(00:45) - Intro(01:30) - Storytime w/ Nick(09:24) - Aliens in the News(11:38) - Currently Playing - Little Nightmares 2, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, TOTK...2023-08-041h 24Friday Night GamecastEp. 36 - How to Get Your Partner & Friends into Video Games (ft. Chris and Karradyne of A Novel Console)The long held secret of the video game industry was to figure out how we can convinced the loved ones around us to play videos games with us or get into them on their own. We're here to mull over this conversation with a couple of great friends, Chris and Karradyne of A Novel Console podcast! We're chatting about everything from Books to Food and (you guessed it) TLOU hot takes! A fun spicy episode that is a must listen for our regular audience. (00:43) - Intro(04:02) - How A Novel Console got started(13:31) - ANC...2023-07-282h 09Friday Night GamecastEp. 35 - How Indies Push the Industry Forward (ft. Jill Grodt of the Indie Informer)The amazingly talented Jill Grodt joins us this week to break down exactly why indies are so important to the industry we all love and how they continue to shape the future of modern gaming. We explore what it's like to stave off the peril that is Jeff Grubb and his thirst for knocking drinks out people's hands and even get into the nitty gritty of managing your work life balance while providing coverage at these amazing conferences. Will and I both binged some amazing indie titles in preparation for this episode so let us know what you've been...2023-07-212h 14Friday Night GamecastEp. 34 - Diablo 4 Review & Annapurna 2023 ShowcaseHappy Friday Gamers!! Will and I have just been spoiled with all the showcases and gaming news that's been cropping up this past summer and it's got us strapped in for an exciting Episode 34. First up to bat is our quick overview and thoughts on the recent Annapurna 2023 showcase followed by an outstanding review of Diablo 4! (I changed the order in the title bcs SEO is king:) When it comes to "villains" we really can say Lilith did no wrong throughout the story. You can't really point to a moment where she deserved to be labeled the villain of t...2023-07-141h 40Friday Night GamecastEp. 33 - Notorious OP Weapons & Characters in GamingAlmost every game we play with the - exception to cooking and farming simulators - leads to a power fantasy one way or another. Whether you just want to be a murder goblin or a open world kingpin, the majority of games feed into player's power fantasies. This week Nick and Will are leading the charge to lay out some of the craziest weapons and characters we've experienced in our gaming journey. Let us know what we missed or if there are major weapons/characters/powers you'd like us to talk about! (00:30) - Intro(04:53) - News...2023-07-071h 41Friday Night GamecastEp. 32 - Does Xbox Need New IP?Xbox is currently going through it right now with the suit being brought to court by the FTC regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition. But the thought occurred to us: Is Xbox relying too heavily on the strength of established IP? Would they be better served in pursuing creative leads that will bring about new hallmark titles to push Xbox and Microsoft as a publishing platform? Join Nick and will again this week as they break down how the entire situation can unravel!Mix, Master & Music by: Daniel Campolihttps://www.danielcampoli.com/portfolioIf y...2023-06-301h 21
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Dead Space (2023) (ft. Nave of Gaming Together)Major spoilers ahead for this episode for those of you who have never played Dead Space OR the Remake! Nick and Nave from Gaming Together are joining forces again to discuss the Dead Space Remake released earlier this year by EA Motive! Everything from mechanics, lore, sound design and narrative structure - we answer all your burning questions about Dead Space Remake and take time to ponder what might be next for the Dead Space IP! This episode is chock full of spoilers so be careful!(00:37) - Intro(02:00) - Plot Synopsis & Histories with the game(12:15...2023-06-231h 41
Friday Night GamecastEp. 31 - Since You've Been Gone & Xbox Showcase 2023Welcome back to the Friday Night Gamecast! The boys are back for season 2 from our extended holiday and we can't wait to get into it with everyone again! We're bringing it in on episode 31 to have a long chat about some of the things we've been up to for the past few months from games to real life! We take this opportunity to continue our review of these gaming showcases including Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Showcase 2023. Thanks for the wait everyone, we're back and better than ever!(00:39) - Intro(04:15) - Games played during the...2023-06-161h 22Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reacts - Playstation Showcase 2023What's up everyone! This is a little teaser - an appetizer, if you will, for the debut of FNGC's Season 2 airing tomorrow! The PS Showcase happened before the events of our recording on the Xbox Showcase, so it seemed only fitting that we'd throw our reaction episode up here for a quick little run down on our thoughts of what Sony had to offer us here. This is the type of labeling we're using going forward for shows that are outside our mainline episodes. Let us know what you think, and don't you ever stop gaming! Mix...2023-06-1646 minFriday Night GamecastDid Ya Hate It? Mario Odyssey ReviewHappy Friday everyone! Since the Fireside Talks have ended, we're posting this Patreon series "Didja Hate It" to the main feed so you can hear some quality 10/10 Will content as he returns to the show and hold you over a bit longer before we officially start Season 2! (Keep your eyes peeled for announcements)This series is the end result of when Will and I let you pick the game we play through voting on both Patreon (and Twitter if we need a tie breaker). It was originally just going to be a gag to finally get William...2023-04-2853 min
Friday Night GamecastThe Last of Us (ft. Between 2 Gamers)Our good friends return! Liv and Frew are back in the building and we're talking all about their show and how they got started (e.g. Frewy got tired of hearing about Liv's favorite podcasts going away). Liv downright refuses to play RE4 Remake and Frew is totally a Man City fan. But most importantly we're covering a game that's special to all of us: Sad dad simulator aka The Last of Us (The one with Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson - not the HBO miniseries).This is the last episode of this season's Fireside Talks and...2023-04-211h 59
Friday Night GamecastXenosaga Episode 1 (ft. Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio)Happy Friday folks! Welcome to the penultimate episode (and I actually mean it this time) of the Fireside Talks. I couldn't be more happy to be joined by Rick from Pixel Project radio this week to discuss his take on content creation, an look at trends in the gaming industry and a major pillar in the PS2 era in JRPGs - Xenosaga Episode 1: Dur Ville zur Macht!(00:45) - Intro(02:00)- Interview with Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio(1:04:40) - Xenosaga Episode 1 Review(2:02:43) - OutroRick has some incredible content and a lot...2023-04-142h 07
Friday Night GamecastMario & Luigi: Super Star Saga (ft. Aaron & Tommy: Super Pod Saga)The Fireside talks are back and better than ever this time around! Aaron and Tommy are joining me this week to discuss a fascinating entry in the Mario catalogue, this is the game they named their podcast after and it's the Superstar Saga! We talk shop, content, how they came up and how to make a tweet go viral. Fantastic time with these two fellas and I can't wait to have them back soon. We're hoping everyone has had a great week and will enjoy this weekend!(00:23) - Intro(02:10)- Interview with Aaron & Tommy of Super...2023-04-081h 25
Friday Night GamecastSplinter Cell (ft. Chris Ware of 1H1D)It was my pleasure to host my good friend Chris Ware of 1H1D on the Fireside Talks to talk about one of his favorite games ever in Splinter Cell and give us all a real look at what it takes to run an Xbox Game Pass podcast. After all, what's not to love? We get to talk about one of the coolest dads in video games, Sam Fisher and we can finally - gladiatorial style - settle once and for all that Cool Ranch Doritos are the dominant chip in their flavor profile lineup! Hope everyone is having a...2023-03-311h 26
Friday Night GamecastMass Effect 2 (ft. Project XTalk)"Maybe you're right. Maybe we can't win this. But we'll fight you regardless, just like we did Sovereign. Just like I'm doing now. However "insignificant" we might be, we will fight, we will sacrifice and we will find a way. That's what humans do." -Commander Shepard. And so begins our journey into one of the best sci-fi western RPGs ever made: Mass Effect 2Kevin and Ethan of Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast join me to talk about their show and their method in getting this massive project up and off the ground. They're multifaceted and...2023-03-242h 15
Friday Night GamecastMass Effect 2 (ft. Project XTalk)"Maybe you're right. Maybe we can't win this. But we'll fight you regardless, just like we did Sovereign. Just like I'm doing now. However "insignificant" we might be, we will fight, we will sacrifice and we will find a way. That's what humans do." -Commander Shepard. And so begins our journey into one of the best sci-fi western RPGs ever made: Mass Effect 2Kevin and Ethan of Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast join me to talk about their show and their method in getting this massive project up and off the ground. They're multifaceted and...2023-03-242h 15
Friday Night GamecastRock Band 4 (ft. Gaming Together Podcast)Nave and Phil make their return to the show! They've joined us this go around to give our listeners some insider knowledge into the origins of Gaming Together. We also take a look into the ins and outs of Harmonix Studios and the resulting hit: Rock Band 4! This virtual karaoke machine is something special and a must have if you have plenty of friends or family who like to perform, sing and have fun together. Don't miss out on this one dear listeners, good times abound with some good friends!(00:50) - Intro(01:56)- Interview with the P...2023-03-171h 57
Friday Night GamecastRock Band 4 (ft. Gaming Together Podcast)Nave and Phil make their return to the show! They've joined us this go around to give our listeners some insider knowledge into the origins of Gaming Together. We also take a look into the ins and outs of Harmonix Studios and the resulting hit: Rock Band 4! This virtual karaoke machine is something special and a must have if you have plenty of friends or family who like to perform, sing and have fun together. Don't miss out on this one dear listeners, good times abound with some good friends! (00:50) - Intro(01:56)- Interview with the P...2023-03-171h 57
Friday Night GamecastPersona 4: The Golden (ft. Gaming & Collecting Podcast)This week I'm joined by the amazing Bill and Alex of the Gaming & Collecting Podcast. These two look back at the games that shaped them and share with me their journey in podcasting. From conventions, anime, cosplay and gaming, both Bill and Alex have some deep knowledge and experiences that allow them to bring their unique lens to our show this wonderful Friday Night. Then we got to break into the previous game in a series we've covered earlier with Persona 4: The Golden!! Bill and Alex share with our listeners what a unique standalone murder mystery in Japan P4...2023-03-101h 58
Friday Night GamecastKentucky Route Zero (ft. Play Along Podcast)I had the incredible opportunity to work with Ben, Jared and Kai on this latest entry in the Fireside Talks. We had the opportunity to have a really fun, laid-back discussion about their show Play Along Pod and their journey through doing a book-club style gaming podcast. This episode's focused game is Kentucky Route Zero - which let me tell you, after talking to the boys about this one, I've never been more excited to jump into a game. Magical realism and transcendentalism abound! As always, I hope you enjoy. (00:38) - Intro(02:05)- Interview with the...2023-03-032h 20
Friday Night GamecastOuter Wilds (ft. Samurai Kibiji)This time on Fireside Talks, Nick hosts our good friend Tony a/k/a Samurai Kibji to learn more about Youtube content creation and his journey doing games media work. We also get to really let loose and do a deep-dive on one of the darkhorse sleeper hits from 2019: Outer Wilds. Annapurna never misses and Tony does a great job getting us in there and leaving just enough to get us back out there and unravel the mystery of this star system!(00:05) - Intro(03:06) - Interview with the Samurai Kibiji(56:00) - Outer Wilds Review(01:43:24...2023-02-241h 50
Friday Night GamecastDisco Elysium (ft. Dave Jackson of Tales from the Backlog)This week I'm joined by my great friend Dave Jackson to talk about one of the coolest CRPGS to ever come out of Estonia! (I challenge any of my listeners to name more games than this which actually originated from that country) Dave gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his show, Tales from the Backlog, and gives our viewers a peek into his gaming and content approach. This is a special one folks. You're going to hear from me about this game again. Without a doubt this is already in my GOTY contention. (00:05) - Intro(01:06...2023-02-172h 55
Friday Night GamecastResident Evil 2 & RE2 Remake (ft. Phil Morgan of the Deleted Saves)This week Nick is joined by the venerable Phil Morgan of the Deleted Saves podcast. From Resident Evil 2 to Steel Rising, Phil brings a wealth of knowledge both with his history in games as well as his path as a creator. Nick will never pass up the opportunity to dig into Resident Evil 2 Remake and Phil was able to bring an outstanding perspective and really give us a good comparative analysis when compared to the original RE2. Enjoy the music in this one, this is a highly underrated soundtrack!(00:05) - Intro(01:40) - Interview with Phil Morgan2023-02-102h 19
Friday Night GamecastPersona 5 (ft. Gaming Duo Podcast)This week is one for the record because we're here to talk about an instant JRPG Classic the moment it hit the shelves - Persona 5. Nick is joined this week by his good friends Rob & Kelvin of the Gaming Duo Podcast who come to discuss their news show, and we even got the chance to have a prophetic conversation and speculate on what E3 2023 will look like this time around (chances are not as good as Pax East!) Please enjoy this one folks, and make sure to limit your game catalogue to make sure they don't have any more 120+...2023-02-031h 55
Friday Night GamecastDestiny (ft. Eric Gess of The Unlockables)This Friday Nick is joined by one of our good friends for his first-time appearance on the Cast, the outstanding host of The Unlockables Podcast, Eric Gess! Eric and I get to really sink our teeth into his process of solo podcasting and content creation and everything that's involved with the work he has to put in. Remember folks, balance matters! Don't forget we're here to talk games too, and Eric was itching to dive into one of the coolest multiplayer games from the Xbox One/PS4 era - Destiny (the original cool one). Get hyped with us as...2023-01-271h 28
Friday Night GamecastRed Dead Redemption 2 (ft. Jason Dailey of the DualSense Podcast)This Friday Nick is joined by Jason Dailey of the DualSense podcast to talk everything PlayStation. RDR2 is one of Jason's favorite games of all time and we got the chance to take a closer look at what made that game so special. We had a fantastic discussion on his show and what it's like conducting industry analysis on one of the biggest platforms in gaming. This is a special one so please ensure you make Dutch happy by giving us a listen - he really wants to go to Tahiti. (00:20) - Intro(03:00) - Interview with...2023-01-202h 06
Friday Night GamecastPokémon Black/White (ft. Switch it Up)The two Nintendo Giants, Kolby and Tyler are back on the show. We dig into what an incredible show Switch it Up has become over the past couple of years. Last time the boys were on the show we talked about Fire Emblem. This time we're breaking down arguably one of the best titles Nintendo, Gamfreak and the Pokémon Company ever produced: Pokémon Black/White. (00:05) - Intro(02:30) - Interview with Kolby and Tyler of Switch it Up(01:29:00) - Pokémon Black/White Review(02:41:14) - OutroPlease follow and listen to Kolb...2023-01-182h 46
Friday Night GamecastCyberpunk 2077 (ft. The Elder Trolls Podcast)The Oldest of Boys are back in town to discuss their fantastic show and one of the coolest western RPGs we've ever been blessed with: Cyberpunk 2077(00:25) - Intro(02:30) - Interview with The Elder Trolls(01:34:56) - Cyberpunk 2077 Review(03:06:50) - OutroPlease follow and listen to the Elder Trolls at your favorite platforms below:https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodcastIntro/Outro: From Holberg's Time, Op. 40 "Suite in Olden Style": I. Praeludium. Allegro vivace [Composed/Performed by: Vadim Chaimovich · Edvard Grieg · Vadim Chaimovich]Intermission/Game Music...2023-01-133h 11
Friday Night GamecastLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (ft. Chazzy of the Side Projekt Podcast)Our second ever episode of the FNGC Fireside Talks is a huge one with a brand new cast member, Chazzy of the Side Projekt Podcast. Chazzy has done some incredible work in the video game, anime and cosplay space and shares some awesome stories from his experiences at Anime Pasadena and L.A. Comic Con. Even better we take time to really have a deep dive into one of Chazzy's all time favorite games, Breath of the Wild! You're going to enjoy this one folks strap in.(00:35) - Intro(03:05) - Interview with Chazzy of the Side P...2023-01-062h 18
Friday Night GamecastDragon Age Origins (ft. Alejandro of A Random Gamer's Corner)Welcome back everyone! The Gamecast is so excited to be back and we're proud to present to you the start of a very special limited edition series within FNGC Studios called the Fireside Talks. This week we're joined by Alejandro Ortiz, host of A Random Gamer's Corner Podcast to share with us his content creation journey and dig into one of his favorite games, Dragon Age Origins!Find Alejandro & A Random Gamer's Corner here:https://twitter.com/ARandomGamersCohttps://anchor.fm/arandomgamerscornerIntro/Outro: Debussy - Deux Arabesques, L. 66: No. 1 in...2023-01-041h 40
Friday Night GamecastEp. 30 - Game of the Year 2022Welcome to our Season 1 Finale of 2022!! This episode we are providing our Game of the Year in a classic top 10 games ranking of titles that Will and I have played in 2022 (yes this means some of these titles didn't actually release in 2022). This is a really important episode to us and I'm excited to hear what you all think about our rankings as well as our crowned Game of the Year for 2022! I can't be more grateful for everyone listening on here and seeing this post. I'm so excited to see what next year has in store for us...2022-12-092h 19