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Loot Level ChatLLC Episode 35: Reanimal, Replaced, Romeo is a Dead Man, What makes a "weird" game?This week Mick, Steve, Chris and Lyle chat about what makes a game weird, from the developer behind it to the subject matter or sense of humour.They also find time to discuss what Mick thought of the Replaced demo, Steve's Reanimal review, Lyle's take on Grasshopper Manufacture's Romeo is a Dead Man, and Chris's time spent with the Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake.
2026-02-161h 20Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast Episode 34: Nioh 3, Mewgenics, 100-hour games chatThis week on Loot Level Chat, Mick, Steve, Lyle, and Kieran discuss the merits of massive games. From Final Fantasy VII to Persona 5 Royal, they have a good old chinwag about their favourite 100-hour games. They also discuss Nioh 3, which Mick reviewed, and Edmund McMillen's Mewgenics, which has Lyle really excited about cat poo. You heard it here first!
2026-02-091h 14Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast Episode 33: Code Vein 2, Escape from Ever After, Cosy Games chatThis week Mick, Steve, Lyle, and Kieran chat about Code Vein 2, Cairn, Escape from Ever After, and then have a bit of a chinwag about their favourite choice of cosy or comfort games to see them through the January lull.
2026-02-021h 09Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast 32: GTA 6, Saros, and wild speculationsMick, Steve and Kieran are back this week to talk about some upcoming games and try to guess their eventual Metacritic score. Amongst the wild speculations are predictions for Witchbrook, Resident Evil: Requiem, Saros, and GTA6!
2026-01-261h 22
Loot Level ChatArc Raiders, Diablo IV, Happy New YearNew year, same nonsense! Loot Level Chat is back, baby. Usual host Adam has stepped out for a bit and left Mick in charge, and he's joined by Kieran, Lyle, and Steve to talk about what they've all been up to over the Christmas break. We've got chat about Arc Raiders, Diablo 4, and even some GameCube classics beamed through the Switch 2. What more could you want?Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bs...
2026-01-191h 06
Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast 2025 Awards: Game of the Year Top 10The finale of our week of 2025 celebrations is here, as we sum up all we've decided over the past week, and make a top ten games of 2025. Enjoy!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill
2025-12-262h 12
Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast 2025 Awards: Best Story and Best MomentThis is a full on spoilercast for some of the biggest games of 2025, as we dissect the narratives and moments that made them so special. It's time for two categories: best moment, and first up, best story.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill
2025-12-252h 47
Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast 2025 Awards: Nicest Surprise and Best New CharacterWe're starting to get a little spoiler-y now, as Best New Character means we have to talk about stories in games, but before that, what is the nicest surprise of a game in 2025? Our awards season continues.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill
2025-12-242h 19
Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast 2025 Awards: Best SpectacleOur best spectacle category is here, and we've split it into audio and visual, so we can coo over which games in 2025 looked and sounded the best. Top threes for these one, and no spoilers. Yay!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill
2025-12-231h 49
Loot Level ChatLLC Podcast 2025 Awards: Best re-release & Best MultiplayerIt's time to talk about the best games of 2025, and what better way to do it than with lengthy podcast discussions. The first of our special run of episodes is about best re-release and best multiplayer, and boy has it been a year for re-releases, thanks to a certain Switch 2.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill
2025-12-222h 18
Loot Level ChatHyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Rue Valley, Lumines AriseKieran makes his full podcast debut (you can hear him earlier on an exclusive Patreon only podcast) to talk about Rue Valley, a game inspired by Disco Elysium, and it has Lyle, Steve, and Adam all intrigued.Speaking of intrigue, what is the deal with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Is it cannon? It is, right? Lyle is playing this meaty experience. And speaking of meaty, the hunky Steve(n) has lost his mind playing Lumines Arise, so let's chat about that, too.Note: we'll be starting game of the year recordings soon, s...
2025-11-1451 min
Loot Level ChatBall x Pit, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, WreckreationOn this episode of Loot Level Chat, it's time to talk about Ball x Pit, and hey, what's in a name? We find out as Lyle, Steve, and Adam discuss what that "x" means, and why. Oh, and they talk about the game itself, of course, too.Steve has been living his best Burnout-life as he investigates Wreckreation, and explains to Adam and Lyle what it's all about. Meanwhile both Lyle and Adam have finished Pokemon Legends: Z-A and are rather enamoured with the game, hoping the future for Pokemon fans is finally bright again....
2025-11-0758 min
Loot Level ChatSuper Mario Galaxy 1+2, Hades II, CloverPitIt's a two person podcast this episode, with Adam and Lyle here to bring some seriously positive vibes.Both of the duo have been playing Super Mario Galaxy 1+2, and despite the first game in the collection having been previously available on Switch, it actually has some new changes that are really interesting. Super Mario Galaxy 2, of course, is a first-time thing for Nintendo Switch: was it worth the wait?Meanwhile, the word "perfect" is used when describing Hades II. It's not a word we like to use too often when referring to a game, but...
2025-10-1047 min
Loot Level ChatGhost of Yotei, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Dying Light: The BeastGhost of Yotei is a game you might of heard of? Well, Mick has been playing it and on this episode of the podcast has plenty to say about it.Does it feel like a bit step up from the hugely popular Ghost of Tsushima? Do we get to ride the wolf like a horse? These questions will be answered, because of course they will.Lyle has been playing Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, though, and spoilers, but he kinda prefers it to Mario Kart World. It's hard not to compare the two, really, but CrossWorlds has...
2025-09-291h 13
Loot Level ChatBorderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Kirby and the Forgotten LandsBorderlands 4 is here, and so is Mick to explain to Adam, Steve, and Lyle how great it is on this week's episode of the Loot Level Chill podcast.Adam is a huge fan and can't wait to get stuck in to Borderlands 4, but Mick has played it for his review and the podcast is largely about that for a good chunk. How's the story; the mechanics; the performance? And also, why was review access PC only?For those of you sick of hearing about Hollow Knight: Silksong, well, we're sorry, but this week's podcast contains...
2025-09-151h 23
Loot Level ChatHell is Us, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Lost Soul AsideThis week we have a very, very special guest joining us to make the first 4-person pod in a while.We'll let you listen to find out exactly who it is, but he, along with Mick and Adam, has been playing Hell is Us. We know we talked about the game in a preview/demo sense a few weeks ago, but a few of the gang have finished it now and are enamoured with how special it is when it comes to a few ideas. There's NO SPOILERS here, but it's a very hefty chat...
2025-09-081h 11
Loot Level ChatShinobi, Skate, The KnightlingFor some reason, this episode of the podcast ends up in tangent city, but we do try to talk about video games too.Starting with a lengthy chat about Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Adam and Lyle are in love with this one, from the art style to the cool combat, it's an actually brilliant comeback for the series.Then things go a bit peculiar, and while we start to talk about lovely 2D action platform game The Knightling, somehow we get side-tracked and end up talking about Mr Blobby. Why not, I guess?...
2025-09-011h 07
Loot Level ChatBattlefield 6, Drag x Drive, Hell is UsSteve is back, but Adam and Lyle are also here to talk games with him for this new episode of the podcast.As you might expect, a healthy amount of Battlefield 6 is talked about, with Steve having rushed excitedly back from holiday to play it, even squadding up with Adam to not revive one another. How are the maps? How's the gunplay? What about the classes? Let's find out in this deep(ish) dive.Drag x Drive is out now, but Lyle and Adam have been playing that, and have lots of thoughts about accessibility...
2025-08-181h 05
Loot Level ChatWuchang: Fallen Feathers, Dead Take, Dying Light 2Mick, Chris, and Adam are back and they've got chat!Mick has been playing Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, while Chris and Adam have tried a little bit of it too. Is it the next great Soulslike? Find out.Chris however, has been playing Dead Take and has everyone intrigued. Adam... has been playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human, because why not?Listener question of the week is about under-rated games, so why not send yours, and be read out on the next episode!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26...
2025-08-1159 min
Loot Level ChatFretless, No Sleep for Kaname Date, Shadow LabyrinthOn this episode of the podcast it's just Adam and Lyle to chat about their RPGs, strange Japanese games, and Metroidvanias.What that means in real terms, then, is that the chat starts about Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson, where we get two very different perspectives. Lyle isn't into music or music YouTubers, but Adam knows a fair bit about both. Moving on, Lyle recently reviewed the third game in the Somnium Files series: No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, and Adam has also had a bit of a play of that, so it...
2025-07-281h 02
Loot Level ChatTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, Donkey Kong Bananza, EriksholmOn this episode of the podcast, the team start by reminiscing about the old days thanks to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.What's new, what's old, and yes... what's missing? How does the soundtrack being so different affect things? And what if Steve actually started playing the wrong version of the game at first. Find out on this very podcast.Mick had previously previewed Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, but now he's finished it and reviewed it, and is still rather in love with it. Adam, however, is smashing the world to pieces thanks to Donkey Kong...
2025-07-2154 min
Loot Level ChatHidden Gems of 2025 (So Far)It's a quiet week, for a change, so on the podcast this episode it's time to shine a light on some hidden gems (so far) we've played in 2025.We're not talking exclusively about indies, though most are smaller games, as we also want to remind people Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess just came out on Switch 2 this year. But there's plenty of games to chat about, with the likes of Into the Restless Ruins one we want to sing the praises of.Of course, Xbox is in the news, with lots of job losses...
2025-07-0745 min
Loot Level ChatDeath Stranding 2: On the BeachAs you can imagine, on this episode of the podcast all anyone can talk about is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.We've assembled our reviewer (Chris White) along with Adam and Steve who have played the game, and Lyle who, curiously, has not. The gang have complicated relationships with both Kojima and the Strand-genre itself, but it seems so far everyone is pretty enamoured with Death Stranding 2.All except Lyle, that is, who again, hasn't played it and is pretty confused as to what the hell is going on in this game.If...
2025-06-3056 min
Loot Level ChatFBC: Firebreak, Rematch, Mina the HollowerOn this week’s episode of the podcast, the gang has all suddenly gotten heavily into multiplayer gaming, and it’s all on Game Pass.Rematch is out, and Adam and Steve have been playing it during the early access release period. It’s captured them both in a big way, but both are rather worried about the way the updates and patches are being handled. FBC: Firebreak is also out, and like Rematch, does something quite different. It’s the Remedy Universe, and Control-specifically, but the entire team has been playing it, with Mick on review duties...
2025-06-2345 min
Loot Level ChatThe Alters, Date Everything, MindseyeWe're back again for another podcast, this time to chat about the Mindseye debacle, but also some games we've actually played.The Alters has captured Mick and Adam completely, with its mix of genres that adds a story you can't look away from. Elsewhere, Date Everything is a superb, fun, and witty experience. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die turned out well too, with "exemplary" gameplay, though like a few games at the moment, the team are worried about timing.Question of the week is all about the rest of the year, and we try...
2025-06-161h 01
Loot Level ChatSummer Games Fest, The Nintendo Switch 2We're a little later than usual to record a podcast for this episode as the world of gaming has been busy, thanks to a new console launch and a huge Summer event.Rather than have a rundown of every "showcase" and conference we've seen, the team has decided to hand-pick some of its favourite reveals and trailers, and talk about them. Of course we'll mention the Xbox and Sony shows, as well as the main Summer Games Fest event.Elsewhere, though, the same week all this news and these announcements was happening, Nintendo decided to...
2025-06-091h 54
Loot Level ChatElden Ring Nightreign, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Eriksholm: The Stolen DreamOn Loot Level Chat Podcast Episode 14 it's time to discuss a biggie in the form of Elden Ring Nightreign, but also to shine a line on two smaller games.Both Lyle and Adam have been eagerly awaiting Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, having played preview builds and demos over the years. In fact, Lyle has spoken to the developer as well. But now they've both finished the game, and Lyle adored it. Did having to guide some of the collectibles destroy Adam's love for it? Nah, of course not.Elsewhere, if you have heard of...
2025-06-021h 03
Loot Level ChatThe MetaquizThe pod gang are having a week off this week, so instead of talking about new titles, news, or even looking ahead, this is sort of "one from the archives". Originally it was released as an exclusive for Patreon backers, we thought since it was so much fun, we'd release it for everyone, if nothing else than to show what people are missing.We're an independent site, so we strive to produce exclusive content weekly for our Patreon supporters. We do a listener questions pod, and also game show/quiz fun-things like this episode. We'll be doing...
2025-05-2642 min
Loot Level ChatMost Anticipated of 2025 (Part Two)Once again the team finds itself fully embargoed up, so it's time for part two of the most anticipated list.Adam, Steve, and Mick are here with a few picks each, ranging from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, to FBC: Firebreak, Little Nightmares 3, and of course, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been mentioned twice now on the LLC Podcast, so no pressure on publisher 505 Games to deliver on that one, then. Same for Nintendo with Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Professor Layton, however, well it's the first time we've mentioned it, or thought about that series for...
2025-05-1954 min
Loot Level ChatGTA VI, Doom: The Dark Ages, Revenge of the Savage PlanetYou all knew it was coming, right? But on this week’s podcast it’s time to talk about that Grand Theft Auto VI delay, and what that trailer tells us about the game.There’s more, though, because Xbox Game Studios has actually confirmed that not only is Gears of War: Reloaded coming to PC and Xbox consoles, but it’s also going to be on PlayStation 5. What’s left, then, aside Halo to bring over to Sony’s console?We’ve been busy playing games the past few weeks, of course, and that means we can h...
2025-05-1258 min
Loot Level ChatAnticipated Games of 2025It's time for something a bit different on this week's podcast, as we've got no games we can talk about this week, as it's that time of year. So instead, Adam, Steve, Lyle, and Mick discuss eight games they're really looking forward to for the upcoming months (although not all have dates). The obvious might be present like Mario Kart World, but have you heard of Spine? Not the back thing, the game? No? Well you have now, and crikey it looks very good.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://l...
2025-05-0546 min
Loot Level ChatClair Obscur: Expedition 33, Bionic Bay, The Hundred Line, OblivionIt's finally time to talk about some of the games we've been playing for the last few weeks on the podcast, and there's a full crew here to do it.Mick and Adam have played through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and rather love it, but what's this we hear about a way it could have even been a 10/10 scoring game? Lyle meanwhile has been playing what we're feeling is the spiritual successor to the Danganronpa series in The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy. Oh and a platformer that's also published by Kepler Interactive (same publisher as Clair Obscur...
2025-04-281h 29
Loot Level ChatMario Kart World, Marathon, MandragoraIt doesn't rain but it pours Nintendo news, because just before the podcast recording the Mario Kart World Direct aired, so that's a hot topic alright.And speaking of Nintendo Switch 2, Adam recently got to go and preview the console, launch line-up, and some games that are coming a bit later like Donkey Kong Bananza. It's unlikely he didn't enjoy himself, but what of the mouse controls; what of the Mario-less-ness, what of everything?Thankfully Mick is here to talk about Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, which he's been waiting for, for what seems...
2025-04-2155 min
Loot Level ChatBlue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, Date EverythingThe Switch 2 news keeps coming, but on this week's podcast we clear up some misinformation. Also, we have a date for Date Everything, and the puns are strong in this one. Lastly in the news segment, breaking news: The Alters has a date!Chris Hyde has been playing Blue Prince and has an awful lot to say about it, going so far as to call it one of the best puzzle games ever made. Lyle is back this week, saved from puppy duty, to talk about Promise Mascot Agency, which you can see Chris' face getting more...
2025-04-1458 min
Loot Level ChatNintendo Switch 2, South of MidnightAs you can imagine, this week's episode of the podcast is very much about the biggest news in the industry: we know loads about the Nintendo Switch 2 now.From the hardware etc to the price points, pre-orders, and the software prices, everything is covered in this podcast episode. We chat about Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and so much more. There's the small matter of a FromSoftware exclusive title, the upgrades to old Switch games, the cost of peripherals (and how you can use the old ones if you prefer), and a whole...
2025-04-071h 18
Loot Level ChatThe First Berserker: Khazan, Monster Hunter Wilds, Indiana JonesIn the fifth episode of our Loot Level Chat podcast, we're down to three people, but we've got lots to say still, as there's plenty to play, and loads happening.We lean heavily on the news this week, with Mick and Steve talking Adam through the upcoming title update for Monster Hunter Wilds. There's loads coming, with new monsters, armours, and the meeting/gathering hub arriving imminently. It seems like the formula is repeating, but are the three happy with it?Elsewhere in the news, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has gone gold, meaning it's coming on...
2025-03-3154 min
Loot Level ChatAssassin's Creed Shadows, Atomfall, The AltersThe podcast returns this week, but with less games to discuss since most of us have been heavily exploring one of the big titles that'd just been released.The crew have been exploring Assassin's Creed Shadows, and most of them seem to think it's the best one in ages, though there is one dissenter in the group. Atomfall is out soon, and that's another game that the friends have been roaming around, pixel-hunting in. Various opinions on this one, too, given that some love it, some find bits of it great and other bits less great, but...
2025-03-241h 13
Loot Level ChatAtelier Yumia, Death Stranding 2, Split FictionThis week we're talking about that Death Stranding 2 trailer. Of course we are.But there's more: Lyle is here to chat about Atelier Yumia now the review embargo has lifted, while Mick, Steve, and Adam have all been playing Wanderstop and think it's a lovely time. Adam and Chris Hyde have been playing Split Fiction, as has Lyle, and Mick wants to: but can it deliver the fire that the first did, or was it lightning in a bottle?Question of the week comes from Thomas, who wants to know what our favourite fizzy pop...
2025-03-171h 11
Loot Level ChatAtomfall, Blades of Fire, Tony Hawk is backIt's been a very busy few weeks, as Adam has been playing lots of upcoming games for the podcast. However, before we get to the first of them, we need to have a chat about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 being announced, finally. On top of that, Monster Hunter Wilds has been a massive success for Capcom, already, and the Metacritic "Top Publishers" of 2024 has been announced, so that deserves a (Loot Level) chat.In terms of what we've been playing, Adam talks some Atomfall after his hands on with that one, before Lyle explains Everhood 2...
2025-03-101h 08
Loot Level ChatMonster Hunter Wilds, Nintendo Switch 2, AvowedThe very first episode of our podcast, Loot Level Chat is here. Adam, Chris Hyde, Steve, Mick, And Lyle are here to (first up) chat about the news that's taken their fancy. From Wuchang: Fallen Feathers to Pokemon Z-A, and then the Switch 2, there's a lot to be looking forward to this year, and some things we don't even have dates for. Onto what the team has been playing, and there's a hefty chat about Monster Hunter Wilds, before we chat about Avowed. There's even time for a little bit on Two Point Museum, and a...
2025-03-031h 24