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Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBonus - Series Wrap-Up (with Gavin Blair)ReBoot co-creator Gavin Blair chats with us once again, as we discuss seasons 3 & 4, and answer your listener questions!
The post Bonus Episode – Series Wrap-up (with Gavin Blair) first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-03-281h 00Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBonus - Neon Genesis EvangelionBen & Jess tackle the first episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion (as requested by Nolan Hayes), discuss the male-gaziness of it all, and debate how gravity works in an upside-down city.
The post Bonus Episode – Neon Genesis Evangelion first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-03-2120 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBonus - Avatar: The Last AirbenderWe watched an episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender for our backers. Listener Rob Horrocks tasked us with reviewing "Zuko Alone" (Season 2, Episode 7), in which a boy gets a bad case of pinkeye, and finds himself surrounded by some incredibly virile pigs.
The post Bonus Episode – Avatar: The Last Airbender first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-03-1430 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBonus - The Vision of EscaflownePatreon backer Cameron Ohara tasked us with reviewing the first two episodes of The Vision of Escaflowne, a 90's anime that NEITHER of us had seen. There's a lot to unpack here, you guys.
The post Bonus Episode – The Vision of Escaflowne first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-03-0729 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBonus - ReBoot: The Playstation GameJessica & Ben riff on the awkward gameplay and try to make sense of the cobbled-together cut scenes in this bonus episode, previously just for our Patreon backers!
The post Bonus Episode – ReBoot: The Playstation Game first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-02-2835 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchCrouching Binome, Hidden VirusWe've reached the end... wait, that's the END?! Ben and Jess try their hand at a rewrite, then look back at the series as a whole. Thanks to everyone for listening!
The post Episode 47 – Crouching Binome, Hidden Virus first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-02-2140 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchNull Bot of the BrideWedding bells are ringing! The big day is finally here, and a groom has been chosen. Cecil and Bob are bonding, Matrix has his guns out, and GlitchBob... well, he's flatlined. It's an episode with brand-new organ-bending capabilities!
The post Episode 46 – Null Bot of the Bride first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-02-1436 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchLife's a GlitchThis week, Dot is still plagued by the question of "Which Bob is best?", as Little Enzo talks in a strANge SPEech patTERN, and Andraia tries to put Bob out of his misery. It's an episode that really could have used some more Goldblum.
The post Episode 45 – Life’s a Glitch first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-02-0734 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchMy Two BobsThis week, Dot can't choose between New Bob or Bob Classic, Bob gets a faceful of Enzo, and Matrix is just saiyan... This episode isn't shooting blanks!
The post Episode 44 – My Two Bobs first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-01-3131 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchSacrificeIt's the final countdown, as Daemon visits Mainframe for a showdown with Hex, while Dot hopes to lose the kid for a few years. Jess & Ben ask the hard-hitting questions, "Wait, Matrix has healing powers now?" and "Who left all the green screen in?"
The post Episode 43 – Sacrifice first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-01-1726 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchWhat's Love Got To Do With It?This week, Hex shows some affection, Turbo fights his infection, and Mouse does an inspection. Meanwhile, Ben & Jess wonder how all this can possibly be resolved in just one episode.
The post Episode 42 – What’s Love Got To Do With It? first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-01-1036 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchCross NodesHave you heard The Word? Mike leads us in a worship service, as Daemon touches some eggs, Dot draws some fanart, and Bob goes all Marty McFly. It's the episode that doesn't believe your crackpot ideas!
The post Episode 41 – Cross Nodes first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2019-01-0332 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchDaemon RisingWe're down to the final season, and Bob has amnesia as his old roommate tries to reconnect. This is the episode that makes everyone randy, baby!
The post Episode 40 – Daemon Rising first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-12-2737 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBonus Episode – Interview with Director Zeke NortonDirector Zeke Norton (Icons, The Edge of Beyond) joins us for a behind-the-scenes discussion of his time at Mainframe, as he looks back with fond memories of late nights, stealth missions, and maybe the occasional shouting match.
The post Bonus Episode – Interview with Director Zeke Norton first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-12-1329 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchEnd ProgThere's nothing left to do this time / but watch as Mainframe falls apart
There's no more foes to fight but there's / a musical about to start
Look on in horror, then in joy / Have faith in your computer friend
There's just one season left to do / so stick around until the end!
The post Episode 39 – End Prog first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-12-0631 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchSystem CrashBOSS RUSH! It's ReMatch Central, as Enzo fights a literal demon from his past, Mouse gets thirsty, and Bob finds a 5MB harem.
Meanwhile, Jess tries to stump Ben with a trivia game, and you can play along!
The post Episode 38 – System Crash first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-11-2930 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchShowdownAn epic battle rages as past debts are paid. Hex has a mole removed, Bob stays for tea, and Dot has a think. Oh, and Matrix fights Megabyte or something.
The post Episode 37 – Showdown first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-11-2230 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchMegaframeAndraia sits this one out, Megabyte interrupts lunch, and Mouse uses casual tongue. Meanwhile, Ben and Jess compare the state of Megaframe with Dot's visions of what it would look like.
The post Episode 36 – Megaframe first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-11-1537 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchMousetrapThis week, Enzo considers putting Bob in a home, and has to make awkward small talk in the doorway. Jessica picks up Ben's naming habits, and Ben knows all the words.
The post Episode 35 – Mousetrap first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-11-0832 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchWeb Riders on the StormIn this episode, Capacitor gets his pupils dilated, Matrix donates some blood, and Bob gets a face tattoo, while Andraia takes the week off to recharge. Ben and Jessica debate the impact of the final scene, and discuss the merits of recommendations with caveats.
The post Episode 34 – Web Riders on the Storm first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-11-0132 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe Edge of BeyondWe're joined by special guest Jessica's cat, as AndrAIa touches some balls, and Ray gets ribbed (for her pleasure) while Matrix watches. What are we even doing anymore?
The post Episode 33 – The Edge of Beyond first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-10-2528 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchReturn of the Crimson BinomeIn this episode, we reunite with old crewmates, and meet a new inmate who says "G'day, mate!" Plus: Why is Enzo so aggro? And: Isn't a sawed-off shotgun still functional?
The post Episode 32 – Return of the Crimson Binome first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-10-1827 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe Episode With No NameThis week, listener Cameron Ohara (@CameronOharaLuv) joins us as we discuss Westerns and ReBoot: The Ride!
The post Episode 31 – The Episode With No Name first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-10-0448 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchNumber 7It's Freaky Friday in Mainframe... or it it? Tom Dickinson of Doctor Who - The Moment joins us as AndrAIa gets into cosplay, and Enzo fights with Mirror Enzo, while Hack & Slash assume the position.
The post Episode 30 – Number 7 first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-09-2749 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchWhere No Sprite Has Gone BeforeWe reach peak Trek in this one, as Matrix finds a Bobbelgänger, AndrAIa records passive-aggressive log entries, and Frisket follows his nose to the worst possible novelty cigar.
The post Episode 29 – Where No Sprite Has Gone Before first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-09-2035 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchIconsIt's ReBoot - All Growed Up edition! Enzo and AndrAIa have been Quantum Leaping and end up in the Zack Snyder DC version of Mainframe. And just how many little Enzos has Matrix been a negligent father to?
The post Episode 28 – Icons first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-09-1338 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchGame OverThis week, things get loose as Woody Battaglia joins us for an episode that deals with loss of all kinds, including lives, games, and eyes.
The post Episode 27 – Game Over first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-09-0649 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchFirewallThis week, we get shaken AND stirred as encounter shrinkage and other things we did Not-See coming. Enzo's feeling pretty low, and Mouse is feeling pretty relaxed. Meanwhile, Jess is confused by exploding toilets, and Ben can't keep his mustachioed villains straight.
The post Episode 26 – Firewall first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-08-3134 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBetween a Raccoon and a Hard PlaceWARNING: INCOMING GUEST!
Friend of the show Alan White (@lawthreeper) joins us to talk Looney Tunes and naughty bits, as we recoil in horror, and spend far too much time discussing binome anatomy.
The post Episode 25 – Between a Raccoon and a Hard Place first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-08-2346 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchTo Mend and DefendIn which we encounter some groovy ghoulies, while Dot deals with a wardrobe malfunction, and Enzo shoots his eye out. An extra long episode this week, as we discuss the myriad changes and upgrades to the show!
The post Episode 24 – To Mend and Defend first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-08-1646 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchSeason 2 Wrap-Up (with Gavin Blair)Our Patreon-exclusive Season 2 wrap-up with ReBoot co-creator Gavin Blair is now available for everyone to hear!
Make sure not to miss out on future bonus episodes by backing us at http://www.patreon.com/incominggame
The post Bonus Episode – Season 2 Wrap-Up (with Gavin Blair) first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-08-0929 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchWeb World WarsIt's all over! End Program! Enzo gets drafted, Mouse is a bathroom-talker, and Dot's got a big... gun. It's an episode that somehow slipped past ALL the censors when they weren't looking.
The post Episode 23 – Web World Wars first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-08-0332 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchTrust No OneConspiracies abound! When Dot gets sacked, Bob partners up with Phong's new hires, and Mouse gets Zapp Brannigan on the line. It's an episode that raises all kinds of questions, such as: How many times is Ben going to say "poopy"?
The post Episode 22 – Trust No One first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-07-2730 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchGigabyteThis week, a villainous threesome causes trouble for Mainframe. Meanwhile, Mouse gets catty, Dot gets sidelined, and Slash gets punchy.
The post Episode 21 – Gigabyte first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-07-2033 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchNullZillaIn this episode, Hex gets Null-ified, Hack & Slash are under-caffeinated, and Phong is a very specific doomsday prepper, while Andraia gets an axe to grind. Meanwhile, Ben and Jessica puzzle over the logistics of punching Nulls.
The post Episode 20 – NullZilla first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-07-1229 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchAndrAIaIn which Bob reveals a fish fetish, while Enzo does some catfishing of his own. And with all the Star Trek references in this one, not one is for The Voyage Home?
The post Episode 19 – AndrAIa first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-07-0540 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchPainted WindowsHexadecimal is back, and feeling artsy! Enzo goes full Max Headroom, Phong goes full Eraserhead, and Mike goes full Psycho-therapist. Things get dark and disturbing, but also super educational for this one.
The post Episode 18 – Painted Windows first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-06-2933 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchBad BobThis is the one we've been waiting for! In this one, Bob "Drives Angry", I mean, he's "Fast & Furious", no - wait... It's "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" all over this week's episode.
The post Episode 17 – Bad Bob first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-06-2234 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchWhen Games Collide2 games, 1 cube! When games are slowin', and leeches are suckin', Bob pushes a tree, Hack & Slash push a button, and MegaByte pushes Bob. Meanwhile, Ben & Jessica argue about doors.
The post Episode 16 – When Games Collide first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-06-1537 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchHigh CodeIn this episode, The Bug With No Name starts attacking Mainframe. Bob steals a tie, Dot wants a ride, and MegaByte gets a booty-call, while Enzo does some Bat-Breaking & Bat-Entering. Meanwhile, Jessica goes deep on Western lore, and Ben dives into thirst traps.
The post Episode 15 – High Code first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-06-0838 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchInfectedWe're back at it again with Season 2! In this episode, MegaByte hides inside a jar, Phong calls a fax line, and Bob and Dot give some helpful exposition re: danger. Plus, Jessica takes a deep dive into computer hardware of the 90's!
The post Episode 14 – Infected first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-06-0138 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchSeason 1 Wrap-Up (with Gavin Blair)ReBoot co-creator Gavin Blair took time to chat with us about Season 1, its origins and evolution from inception to air, and took us behind the scenes on the making of the series!
The post Bonus Episode – Season 1 Wrap-up (with Gavin Blair) first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-05-1837 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchScheduling AnnouncementJust a quick update on the scheduling of the next few episodes. Don't panic! We'll be back next week with our Gavin Blair interview, before hopping into Season 2. If waiting isn't your strong suit, then consider supporting our Patreon, and get episodes up to a week early!
The post Scheduling Announcement first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-05-1001 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchIdentity Crisis (Part 2)It's Part 2 of the season finale! Hope you like clowns!
Dot gets Incepted, Enzo gets peach fuzz, and Phong gets everywhere, while Ben and Jess look back at the season as a whole.
The post Episode 13 – Identity Crisis (Part 2) first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-05-0434 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchIdentity Crisis (Part 1)It's our first two-parter! In this one, MegaByte needs a Snickers, Dot goes full Zuckerberg, and Bob masquerades as a guy in shades.
Content Warning: Ben recorded from inside a kazoo (apologies for that) and Jess confuses Brits and Aussies.
The post Episode 12 – Identity Crisis (Part 1) first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-04-2728 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchTalent NightThe episode that ends up raising more questions than it answers, such as: Why does Enzo sound younger as he gets older? Why is Dot trying to seduce her brother? Have we misunderstood MegaByte this whole time? Is this episode even canon? Try and spot all the Kirks with us as we unravel Talent Night.
The post Episode 11 – Talent Night first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-04-2035 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe Great Brain RobberyIn which Phong plays Doctor, and everyone gets to hold the idiot ball. It's a 7-layer dip of references, AND the first appearance of Mouse!
The post Episode 10 – The Great Brain Robbery first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-04-1337 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchWizards, Warriors, and a Word from Our SponsorA longer episode this week, but that's because we have our very first guest! Lucas Sullivan (@majicwalrus) joins us to talk D&D and ReBoot. Bob loses a tooth, Dot's a work of art, and Mike gets multiple murder threats. Meanwhile, we try to puzzle out the banana.
The post Episode 9 – Wizards, Warriors, and a Word from Our Sponsor first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-04-0649 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchEnzo the SmartWe're going 8-bit for this one. Enzo gets smart but Mainframe gets dumb. Dot gets a new hat, and Bob goes Gump. Meanwhile, Ben and Jessica turn the tables on each other.
The post Episode 8 – Enzo the Smart first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-03-3036 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe Crimson BinomePirates arrive at Mainframe, and Bob's the booty! Dot and Enzo mount a rescue with the help of Thurston Howell and the power of... accounting?
We get serious and answer our first listener question, and pick apart every hidden reference. You might not download a car, but you can download this episode!
The post Episode 7 – The Crimson Binome first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-03-2338 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchIn the Belly of the BeastThis one's just all dog farts, all the time. Sorry everyone. Nothing else happens here. Meanwhile, Jessica and Ben imagine what Bob and Dot might have been up to.
The post Episode 6 – In the Belly of the Beast first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-03-1633 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe TIFFIn which Bob is basic, Dot flings her stool, Enzo fakes footage, and Mike propositions Bob. Things get weird, folks.
The post Episode 5 – The TIFF first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-03-0937 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe Medusa BugThis week, Mainframe is being encased in carbonite! MegaByte gets stoned, Bob gets a butt, and Hex couldn't be happier about it. Ben and Jess talk about the alternate ending minisodes, as well as the strange early promo footage.
The post Episode 4 – The Medusa Bug first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-03-0231 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe Quick & The FedIn this episode, Bob waits for food, Enzo shakes things up, and Dot channels Max Headroom. Bad decisions abound. Ben has a bad time, and Jessica discovers a running theme.
The post Episode 3 – The Quick & The Fed first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-02-2336 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchRacing the ClockIn which Hexadecimal appears, Bob visits Toontown, Enzo employs subterfuge, Megabyte employs Enzo, and Dot gets her CDL.
The post Episode 2 – Racing the Clock first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-02-1636 minIncoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchThe TearingThis is it! The first episode! Jessica has a lot of trivia, and Ben has a lot of questions.
In this episode, Bob gets a fancy hairstyle, and is subsequently seduced by MegaByte. Dot's skull makes a cameo, and Enzo watches the diner burn down... twice.
The post Episode 1 – The Tearing first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-02-091h 04Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatchWarning: Incoming TrailerComing Soon: Two 30-somethings (one a nostalgic, the other a skeptic) break down and discuss the 90’s animated series ReBoot, one episode at a time.
The post Warning: Incoming Trailer first appeared on Incoming Game: A ReBoot ReWatch.2018-01-2701 min