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Stay Modern With MurrayFrom Wrestling to RooftopsTune in as Matt Murray and Chris Guillot of Murray Enterprises pull back the curtain on how wrestling discipline, proven sales strategy, and giving back to the community are fueling explosive roofing expansion. This candid conversation traces their journey from burnout to breakthrough, uncovering lessons in grit, gratitude, and building a business that uplifts both people and profits. If you care about smart, sustainable growth and lasting impact, this episode is for you."• profit-sharing branches under corporate support• processes over emotion in volatile markets• wrestling mindset applied to hiring and sales• systems from Pitney Bowes an...
2025-12-171h 01Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 11/22/2025: Kirby Air Riders Was Robbed By The Game AwardsKirby Air Riders is officially out in the world, and Matt's here to ramble about how good it is for an uncomfortable amount of time. He's also got a lot to say about Final Fantasy Tactics, Birdcage, and The Game Awards nominations, so get in here.Matt's review of BirdcageCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky...
2025-11-221h 45Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 11/15/2025: Bury My Heart in VideoverseMatt's back after a missed week, and there's plenty to talk about, such as the Kirby Air Riders demo, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Videoverse. We'll also be tiptoeing a bit into GTA6's latest delay and the reasons for it, as well as talking about Pokopia and the Super Mario Galaxy movie.Matt's review of VideoverseCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!...
2025-11-151h 32Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 10/24/2025: GUMMIES | CollectionMatt's finished Absolum and started playing Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar this week. But none of that matters, because we have the second Kirby Air Riders direct to talk about. Matt's review of AbsolumCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky...
2025-10-241h 27Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 10/16/2025: Where'd I Get All These Roguelites I'm PlayingThis week, Matt's still playing Hades 2. But also Ball x Pit and Absolum. It's the week of (very high quality) roguelites, baby. In the news, we've got release dates, surprise ports, delays, and data theft leaks, oh my.Matt's review of Ball x PitCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha Murray
2025-10-161h 23Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 10/09/2025: We Did It. We Beat Hiatus CultureYour Weekly Diversion is back, and it's dragging Matt with it. We've got a lot to talk about this time, including final thoughts on Hollow Knight Silksong, ongoing Hades 2 talk, and just how good Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is. And that's without even getting into the news, like Mario & Wario hitting Switch NSO, Mega Man and Proto Man coming to that Sonic racing game, and Yakuza Kiwami 3 being announced. Come join us for all of that and more this very special return episode.Matt's written review of Trails in the Sky 1st...
2025-10-091h 58Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 08/09/2025: Somehow UFO 50 ReturnedThis week on the show: UFO 50 is back with a vengeance. Matt's also finished Ninja Gaiden Ragebound and watched his wife play a lot more of Tales of the Shire. For news, we've got another Nintendo presentation to cover, as well as some stuff out of EVO.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha Murray
2025-08-091h 37Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 08/01/2025: If I Give You the Chunk You're Gonna Take ItOn the schedule this week: we have a Nintendo Direct to go over! Ninja Gaiden Ragebound and Tales of the Shire came out this week! Infinity Nikki had its biggest (and coolest) update yet! Mario Paint returns! Matt complains a lot about carbonated water! And much, much more.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha...
2025-08-011h 50Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 07/25/2025: UnlaunchedOn this week's episode of the show, we've got even more interruptions and diversions than usual. In between all that, Matt's talking about finishing Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as a potential incoming Nintendo Direct, the "unlaunch" of Splitgate 2, and remembering Plants vs Zombies for what it was, not what it has become.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social
2025-07-251h 19Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 07/19/2025: And Now His Donk Watch Is EndedDonkey Kong Bananza is finally here. So naturally we're talking about a bunch of other stuff, like a potential Dragon Quest VII remake and the casting of Link and Zelda in the live action Legend of Zelda movie. Matt's also letting you know about how surprisingly good Misc.: A Tiny Tale was. And yeah, somewhere in there, we'll rave about Donkey Kong.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt...
2025-07-191h 24Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 07/12/2025: Perilously Persnickety ParriesOn the thrilling conclusion to Donk Watch 2k25, Matt's here to talk about a wide-ranging slew of games, including Bowser's Fury, Soul Calibur 2, and the demo for Wild Hearts S. Join him for all of this and so, so much more, including self checkout woes and hiding in toilet stalls at work.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social...
2025-07-121h 32Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 07/04/2025: The Great Donk Watch 2k25On this tumultuous episode of the show, Matt's talking about his replay of Super Mario Odyssey, Bushido Ball and its Windjammers inspirations, and finding out how many espresso's worth of caffeine is in his drink live on air. In the news, we're waxing nostalgic about various entries of Mario Golf, talking about the new Chained Echoes DLC release date, and talking about THAT news out of Xbox.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of...
2025-07-041h 35Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 06/25/2025: The Futility of Existence in This Mario Kart WorldHave y'all heard of this Switch 2 thing? Wild. Matt's back from a stressful hiatus with Switch 2 in hand to talk about Mario Kart World, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, Fantasy Life i, and, most importantly, more UFO 50. There'll be some Donkey Kong Bananza talk in here somewhere as well, between all of those games and retellings of taking the cat to the vet.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray...
2025-06-251h 40Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 05/31/2025: The Kindness of Infinity Nikki StrangersOn the last episode of the show for a few weeks, Matt ruminates on the upcoming Switch 2 launch, gives updates on Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and declares UFO 50 to be "pretty neat". And in the news, we're talkings lots of guff about corporate layoffs and the current weird madeup success benchmark for video game loser babies, "CCU".Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray...
2025-05-311h 45Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 05/23/2025: I Can't Believe Darth Vader Was RacistWe're back from a brief hiatus! Matt's catching yuns up on games he's been playing for the past few weeks, though in his heart, Fantasy Life i is the only one that matters. In the news, Randy Pitchford is dumb and Darth Vader is.....evil??? As well as talk about an Alex Garland directed Elden Ring movie.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky...
2025-05-231h 27Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 05/02/2025: Super Sonic PodcastingMatt's in a race against the clock to finish ranting on a podcast before his wife gets home. Will he make it? Tune in to find out, dear listener.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme...
2025-05-021h 15Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 04/25/2025: Sacred StonesMatt's back after a week off, and we're continuing the Batman Arkham City piss talk, as well as some early glazing for the Lunar Remastered Collection. In the news, we're continuing to feed the bottomless Switch 2 discourse beast, as well as talk about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster and some Fire Emblem Sacred Stones.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky...
2025-04-251h 17Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 04/11/2025: You're Either Eswat Or You're NotOn this extra tired edition of the Weekly Diversion, Matt finally gets to talk about Promise Mascot Agency after having played it to completion weeks ago. Turns out: it's pretty good. We're also talking more Monster Hunter Wilds, the Switch version of Batman Arkham City for some reason, and more Switch 2 stuff in general.Matt's review of Promise Mascot AgencyCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!
2025-04-111h 12Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 04/04/2025: Infinity NataschaOn this special post-Switch 2 Direct edition of the Weekly Diversion, Matt's wife, Natascha, is joining him to break it all down, as well as also being the expert on call for games like Infinity Nikki and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue...
2025-04-041h 51Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 03/28/2025: God is Dead and She Took Planet Robobot With HerOn this week's dramatic episode, witness true heartbreak and despair as a big dumb Kirby fan doesn't get what he wants out of a 35 minute commercial for Nintendo games. Also we're talking more about Monster Hunter Wilds, Ender Magnolia, Xenoblade Chronicles X, and Cristiano Ronaldo.Matt's written review of Star of ProvidenceCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social
2025-03-281h 25Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 03/08/2025: This One's For All The Big BoysOn this week's show, Matt's putting on his big boy apology pants and kissing Capcom's ring, at last swearing loyalty to Monster Hunter once again. In other games, Star of Providence continues to be one of the best games ever made, Spelunky 2 got a native PS5 version, and Matt's playing dumb amounts of Mario's Picross on GameBoy.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky...
2025-03-081h 16Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 03/01/2025: Like a Passing BreezeOn this week's episode, Matt opens up the glaze factory for Star of Providence, boldly declaring it to be one of the best roguelites he's ever played. He's also doing the opposite of glazing for Pokémon Legends Z-A, the latest disappointment that Nintendo dorks will endlessly bemoan when it comes out later this year. Also, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii continues, and find out the status of his wife and Monster Hunter Wilds.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on Spotify
2025-03-011h 27Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/22/2025: Your My Nintendo Gold Points Are No Good HereOn this chaotic edition of the Weekly Diversion, Matt's regaling y'all with the harrowing journey of a cat that ate a bit of plastic, as well as his overall thoughts on Wario Land 4 and his wife's first few hours of getting her sea legs in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. In the news, we've got the return of both Samurai Pizza Cats and Tony Hawk, as well as evil billionaires up to nasty shit.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit...
2025-02-221h 22Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/14/2025: You Will Believe a Cat Can Flush ToiletsOn this dummy thick episode of the show, Matt's fighting a cat and trying to find time to talk about games, including Ultros, Echoes of the Plum Grove, Cuisineer, and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. And after the break, he's going over the recent Playstation State of Play, aka that trailer for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was good as hell.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!
2025-02-141h 50Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/07/2025: A Trip to Your Local CinemaThis week on the show: Matt watched Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Castlevania Nocturne season 2, one of which continues the series tradition of being the best damn video game adaptation there's ever been, and the other is Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In terms of games, he's got some things to say about Laika: Aged Through Blood, as well as Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. And for some reason he's playing Dark Souls Remastered again. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple ...
2025-02-071h 20Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/01/2025: Multiversus LeakersThis week on the show, Matt's not doing so hot either, both physically and existentially. Time to talk about some video games then, baby. Such as Super Mario 64, 2Synth, and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Become a Patron of All N! Matt's review of 2Synth Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by...
2025-02-011h 11Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 01/25/2025: True BrothershipThis week on the show: Matt's finally finished Brothership. Shockingly, he has things to say. We're also talking about the massive 1.2 update for Infinity Nikki, a first-party SNES game from 1998 releasing outside of Japan for the first time, the cancellation of Earthblade, and the recent Xbox Developer Direct. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Become a Patron of All N! Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha...
2025-01-251h 24Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 01/18/2025: New Year's Oath In FelghanaMatt's back with your normally scheduled, recorded at 6am bleary-eyed and sick programming! We're catching up on games from the past few weeks, including Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, Blade Chimera, and (as always) more Infinity Nikki talk. And I guess the Switch 2 reveal happened or something. Matt's Game of the Year 2024 writeup Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Become a Patron of All N! Matt Murray on Blue...
2025-01-181h 41Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 12/27/2024: Christmas'd the Fuck OutIn the last episode of the show this year, Matt's here to spread the good word about Mario & Luigi Brothership, as well as recounting his experience with Nine Sols. Also he bought Spelunky for like the fourth time in his life. In the news, Critical Diversions continues to be your definitive source for all Infinity Nikki coverage. Plus other stuff! Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Become a Patron of All N! Matt Murray on...
2024-12-271h 06Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 12/20/2024: The World's #1 Infinity Nikki PodcastAfter an unscheduled hiatus, Matt Murray, self proclaimed Infinity Nikki expert, is back to give you his thoughts on Infinity Nikki. Infinity Nikki Infinity Nikki Infinity Nikki. There's also some nonfinite Nikki games in here too, I guess, as well as a roundup of (pointedly lacking in Infinity Nikki) The Game Awards winners and announcements. Plus Infinity Nikki. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Become a Patron of All N! Matt Murray on...
2024-12-201h 39Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 11/30/2024: Panic on FunkotronMatt's here, bleary-eyed and sleep deprived, to talk this week about more Dragon Quest 3, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, and very early impressions of Nine Sols, as well as some Nintendo Switch Online updates, Kirby ketchup, and I guess Playstation is making a handheld or something Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Become a Patron of All N! Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray
2024-11-301h 11Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 11/22/2024: The Game Awards Nominations Breakdown HD 2DThis week on the show, Matt's talking about, you guessed it, more Stardew Valley. But he also got to start Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D Remake and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble. We'll then briefly talk some news before breaking down all the nominations for The Game Awards for some reason. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on...
2024-11-221h 52Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 11/07/2024: The Post-Election EpisodeThat episode title is no joke; we're talking about the election and a whole lot of other non-game related stuff for a good while on this one. But afterwards, Matt still found the time to talk about Stardew Valley 1.6 and Switch 2 backwards compatibility. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murr...
2024-11-071h 17Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 11/02/2024: We Be Monster Hunter Wilds-ingThis week: the Castlevania arc of the show is finally complete.........or is it....? Also: Matt has played Monster Hunter Wilds and unsurprisingly has things to say about it. We're also talking about the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and Nintendo Music apps, as well as Yakuza Kiwami, Vampire Survivors, Slay the Princess, and more. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattm...
2024-11-021h 29Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 10/19/2024: Some ProblemosOn this week's show, Matt's yammering on about even more Castlevania, somehow. We're also talking Hatch Tales, Core Keeper, and Yokai Watch 2 before getting into the news with Banjo-Tooie, expulsion rooms, and Spider-Man Tooie coming to PC. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky...
2024-10-191h 04Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 10/12/2024: Notes on a Revelation While Eating a Burrito BowlMatt's here this week with a report after attending the Polaris convention in Hamburg. We're also talking about more Castlevania, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Nintendo Alarmo to round the episode out. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couc...
2024-10-121h 11Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 10/04/2024: Grilled Cheese....for Breakfast????A lighter show this week, but not a lighter breakfast; we're talking more about Bloomtown: Another Story, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and some various Castlevania games before getting into the news about a big budget Avatar: The Last Airbender game and Nintendo ruining the lives of many different groups of nerds in the same week. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt M...
2024-10-041h 05Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 9/28/2024: To the World's ChildrenThis week on the show, we're talking first impressions Bloomtown: Another Story, Pizza Tower, and I guess this little game called Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. After that, we're breaking down the recent Level 5 Vision, Playstation State of Play, and Xbox Tokyo Game Show presentation. Take a break for your weekly diversion, because we'll never be as young as we are now. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murr...
2024-09-281h 34Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 09/21/2024: Swirling Mutants All the Way DownWe're back with a normal weekly show. On this episode, we're talking about more Peglin, Elden Ring, Gimmick! 2, and new 30XX dlc, as well as some pirate yakuzas in Hawaii. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natasc...
2024-09-211h 25Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsGames Club: Best Games of 2024 (So Far)For the first time in over six months, the Critical Diversions games club has assembled, this time to talk about our favorite games so far of 2024. Join Matt, Hunter, Jim, Wilk, Seth, and the voice of God (Boogs) as they talk about Balatro, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Hades 2, Crypt Custodian, Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree, Astro Bot, Gimmick! 2, 1000xResist, Vividlope, Arco, Before the Green Moon, and many, many more games to crown the winner of the prestigious Group Think's Glazing Award of the Year. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!
2024-09-122h 41Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 09/07/2024: What's a Guy Gotta Do Around Here to Get Some amiibosOn this week's thrilling episode of the show, Matt's recounting the trials and tribulations of a man and woman trying to purchase amiibo in 2024. We're also talking newer releases like Peglin, Gimmick! 2, and the new Risk of Rain 2 update, as well as news like what's happening with that Concord game everyone's talking about. Join us, why don't you? Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠...
2024-09-071h 42Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 08/31/2024: How to Pirate Via IRC TutorialOn today's episode, Matt's going on the Kirby rant that he wasn't afforded the time or space for last week before rewatching the entire 40 minute Nintendo Direct(s) from earlier this week and commenting on it......for YOU. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Na...
2024-08-311h 24Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 08/24/2024: YeehawWe're back but in a rush to record, export, and upload this week's episode in record time. Yeehaw. This time, Matt's telling you to buy Arco (yeehaw), a new strategy game that's going overlooked in the indie space, and then going over some Gamescom news tangentially related to Indiana Jones (yeehaw) and Peter Molyneux (yee.....haw?) Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Ma...
2024-08-2454 minCritical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 08/14/2024: The Elden Ring SpoilercastAfter years of threatening it, Matt finally brought his wife, Natascha, on the show to talk about Elden Ring and its recently released expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. Naturally there also had to be a lot of Animal Crossing and Monster Hunter talk as well. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Po...
2024-08-141h 35Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 08/03/2024: Supporting Our PeopleIt's the Weekly Diversion time again, and this week Matt's ranting about the final boss of Shadows of the Erdtree and raving about Vividlope, perhaps the best arcadey puzzler of all-time. News-wise, we've got some more layoff stories. Yeehaw. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray
2024-08-031h 26Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 07/27/2024: Much Deliberation and Careful ThoughtOn today's episode of the Weekly Diversion, we're talking way too long about Elden Ring lore, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. And in the news, even more layoffs! Stop on by! Check out the All N crew playing TMNT: Splintered Fate together here Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Mur...
2024-07-271h 38Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 07/19/2024: Fishing HoleWe're back after a stressful couple weeks to bring you the best weekly show starring one American man in Germany talking about video games at 6 in the morning in the universe. This week, we're (finally) talking about Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree, Wild Guns, and cringe gimmick marketing controllers. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @m...
2024-07-191h 29Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 07/04/2024: Got His Lean On On the Fourth of JulyWe're back after an unexpected hiatus to talk about everyone being sad, sick, and playing RPGs and Metroid games. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The va...
2024-07-041h 10Critical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 06/21/2024: BrothershipWhoopsie doopsie, it's another needlessly long one. Join Matt as he talks about Eiyuden Chronicle: One Hundred Heroes, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords online, Moonstone Island, an extremely thorough breakdown of this week's Nintendo Direct. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 06/14/2024: The Candace of It AllOn this week's Diversion: Matt's finally, truly, maybe(?) out of things to say about the Paper Mario series...for now. And then we spend like 40 minutes going line by line down the Xbox Summer Game Fest Showcase before declaring Visions of Mana the best looking game trailer from this past week anyway. Let's get to it. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Ma...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 06/08/2024: Summer Game Fest StuffThis week on the show: Paper Mario never dies as Matt somehow has even more to say about The Thousand-Year Door and series as a whole. We might even have enough time to talk about other stuff, like Elden Ring DLC previews, a Yakuza miniseries, and general Summer Game Fest things. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 06/01/2024: Too Sleepy for a Title/This WorldWe're back. Better than we ever were. Sleepily recapping the past few weeks of Bit Harmony, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Playstation State of Play, and going off on dumb tangents. Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 05/11/2024: Down with the SicknessThis week on the show, Matt is sick but so are the vibes, baby. We're talking all kinds of stuff today like Animal Well, Corponation: The Sorting Process, and Eiyuden Chronicle: 100 Heroes. Also a bunch of fun Nintendo news and a bunch of horrible Xbox news! Matt and Natascha play the first hour of Animal Well here! Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 05/03/2024: This Podcast Was Never Given a TitleCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at Fort Famly & The Greenhou...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 04/26/2024: The Ocarina of Time of EpisodesWe've got an extremely sleepy and disjointed one for you this week. Matt's got rants and reviews galore on this one, including but not limited to: Penny's Big Breakaway, emulators on the iOS App Store, and weirdos on the internet. Matt's review for Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Matt's review for Penny's Big Breakaway Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast! Bit Harmony on Apple Bit Harmony on Spotify Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Ma...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 04/20/2024: Stinky BusinessOn this week's show, Matt's covering the recent Nintendo Indie World Presentation and surprise of the show, Sticky Business, along with hot current gaming discourse topic Metroid Dread. Also, we've got a buncha Bit Harmony talk going on. Check out Bit Harmony, a podcast about video game music Apple Link Spotify Link Get your Bit Harmony merchandise over at AllN.Media! Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 04/13/2024: Bit-O-HarmonyA very tired Matt is ready to not only talk about games this week such as Undermine 2 and more Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but also reveal the next project he's been working on. Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 04/05/2024: Chaos VortexMatt's solo again, so we're mixing it up, talking about some dumb stuff that doesn't matter before we get into the stuff that does, like the end of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Pepper Grinder, and.....South Park? I guess? Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical Div...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 03/29/2024: Big Dragon's Dogmas OnlyThis week on the show, Matt somehow convinced his wife, Natascha, to cohost again. Listen to them wax philosophical on the state of humanity on the internet, and maybe talk some games if there's time. If you want to rent either of our pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2 (just don't forget to thumbs up, scumbag): Natascha's Pawn ID: 9XYKHI2LU7ZE Matt's Pawn ID: 8UG8ZMWN1BD9 Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 03/22/2024: Go All Out Little MattWe're back. It's only been two weeks, but Matt and his wife are now the specific kinda dorks that are real into Dragon's Dogma. Let's talk about it. Also this week: updates on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and some belated Mario day stuff. Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 03/08/2024: The Queen's Blood EpisodeOn this very sleepy Weekly Diversion, Matt's talking about Queen's Blood, Berserk Boy, Queen's Blood, WB games being a complete shitshow, Queen's Blood, and Queen's Blood. Plus lots of other stuff. Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Che...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 03/01/2024: Final Fantasy 7 Remake 2: Future Legend of Mother AlienOn this week's episode: Matt's 10 hours into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! He was briefly on top of most of the leaderboards of Runner 2 on Switch! His doorbell is disturbingly loud! Also we're talking some Dungeons and Dragons books for a bit too. Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The variou...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/23/2024: A Side Order of ApologiesSplatoon 3 Side Order is out! The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo was updated! There was a Nintendo Direct! ELDEN RING! Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at Fort Famly & The...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/16/2024: The Thin Lizzy Appreciation episodeYeehaw. Matt's got a weird batch of games this week, including Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Saints Row 4, and Monster Hunter World, as well as the standard news roundup. Turns out the world didn't end this week and weird Xbox fans all over can come out of their self-imposed isolation. Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Bl...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/09/2024: Apologies & KnucklesThis week on the show: Matt has to offer his first formal apology as a podcast host for gross misrepresentation. Afterwards, we're talking about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Pepper Grinder, and a bunch of large corporations worthy of our scorn ire. Critical Diversions on Twitter - ⁠@crit_diversions⁠ Matt Murray on Twitter - ⁠@shyguycity⁠ Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - ⁠@couchmochi⁠ Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 02/02/2024: Infinite Things to Say about Like a DragonIt's our first episode post release of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Matt's here to exhaustively tell you all about it. We're also talking about Gravity Circuit, Paper Mario, the Playstation State of Play, and Ufouria: The Saga 2 on this week's diversion. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky...
2024-02-021h 30Stay Modern With Murray
Stay Modern With MurrayBuilding Success in Real Estate with Matt MurrayMatt Murray, our president, and founder, shares his journey into the realm of real estate. With his recent acquisition of a real estate license, Matt's insights are not just informative—they're transformative to the success of Murry Enterprises. Delving into the depths of his strategic partnership with Team Ferris at REMAX Concepts, we uncover the profound impact of strategic alliances and his diverse expertise in the real estate world. Matt's unique perspective as a contractor turned realtor adds an extra layer of depth to our chat, illustrating the seamless synergy between construction and selling properties, and how con...
2024-01-3048 minCritical Diversions
Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 01/26/2024: My Wife Absconded With My Girlfriend To The Astral PlaneMatt and his wife finished Baldur's Gate 3! And found out some hard truths about each other. We're also talking about Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic, Metroid Prime 4, and richest company in the world Microsoft laying off 2,000 people. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Check out Matt's review of Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray...
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Critical DiversionsGames Club 012 - Yakuza: Like a DragonWilk, Seth, and Matt give their thoughts on both Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the first turn-based entry in the long-running handsome crime man simulator series, as well as Yakuza as a whole. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Seth Sturgill on Twitter - @twodollarhero Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 01/19/2024: We're So BackIt's the first normal one of these in weeks, so let's talk about stuff like Cobalt Core, Baldur's Gate 3, and The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest like normal humans. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social All the various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic...
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Critical DiversionsGame of the Year 2023Seth, Boogs, Wilkins, and Matt get together to reveal and talk about their feelings on the community's top 10 games of 2023, as well as about half of all games that came out in 2023 seemingly, by the end of this three hour long double stuffed episode. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Seth on Twitter - @twodollarhero All N on Twitter - @allnpodcast Checkout Seth's video essay on Tears of the Kingdom, as mentioned in the podcast! Garrett Bugay on Twitter - @garrettbugay Checkout Garrett's blog where he...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 01/05/2024: The Chris Pine and Yokai Watch FancastOn the first episode of the new year, Matt's joined by his wife, Natascha, to talk about a whole bunch of stuff, including the new movie from Studio Ghibli, "The Boy and the Heron", an extensive breakdown on Coral Island, and why Baldur's Gate 3 is a cozy game, before giving a roundup of the games they're most excited for in 2024. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 12/29/2023: Midnight MurrattosIt's the between Christmas and New Year's episode, so there's not much to talk about this week. Naturally, Matt still talked for over an hour about games like Octopath Traveler 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and Raccoo Venture, before going off on rants about Pokemon and Monster Hunter. Check out Matt's written review of Raccoo Venture, and check out the What's Wrong with Wolfie Podcast while you're there! There may or may not be Weekly Diversion episodes the next two weeks. If there are, Matt's wife Natascha will be joining him on them! And if...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 12/21/2023: Always Be Ready to Grease UpIt's a goof off week at Critical Diversions; not much new to talk about in the gaming sphere, so let's go over German Christmas Markets and Pornhub's 2023 video game porn search roundup. And of course some Baldur's Gate 3 talk on the side. Critical Diversions on Twitter: @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter: @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky: @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter: @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky: @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical...
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Critical DiversionsWeekly Diversion 12/15/2023: The Ed Sheeran Of It AllConfused by the rebranding of the weekly podcast from Critical Diversions? Don't be, it's the same dumb stuff, only now with a lot more Ed Sheeran than usual. Also some Octopath Traveler 2, Potion Craft, and Lego Fortnite talk, as well as the reveal of the Tekken 2 t-shirt Matt will be buried in. It's all here, right now, in this Weekly Diversion. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 12/08/2023: The Character Assassination of Geoff Keighley by the Coward Matt MurrayWanna hear Matt's take on the endless game announcements from this week, like Visions of Mana, Kind Words 2: Lo-Fi City Pop, and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami? Then you've come to the right place, brother. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical Diversions theme...
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 12/01/2023: Welcome to the Wife WatchThis week Matt's talking about games such as Octopath Traveler 2, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and (of course) Baldur's Gate 3, but this week's also bursting at the seams with news, ranging from world premieres to Shadow the Hedgehog's feet. Let's get to it. Critical Diversions on Twitter: @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter: @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky: @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter: @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky: @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical...
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 11/24/2023: No Fluff (Besides Mallow)Matt's bringing you a lean and svelte episode this week. Just kidding, he's talking about Mario RPG remake, dumb Twitter influencer controversies, and crying about holding the hand of half-elf vampire lover boys Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The various Critical Diversions themes were composed...
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 11/17/2023: New Mic Who DisIn this ultra stuffed pre-Thanksgiving episode, Matt's bringing all kinds of goodies to the table. We've got more Risk of Rain Returns, with a side of the Mario RPG remake. Coral Island could've used some more time in the oven, but we've also got some scandals to make up for it, and some PS4 10th anniversary to talk about for dessert. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 11/11/2023: MarzifanWe've heard the complaints: it's 2023 and there's not nearly enough talk around town about Bloodborne. Matt's here to remedy that situation this week. He's also talking about stuff like a David Lynch directed Stardew Valley movie and marzipan hot chocolate. Come on in, the water's fine. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky...
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Critical Diversions011 - Super Mario Bros. WonderThe boys discuss the hardships and discrimination that one must face as Adult Mario Fans. Why can't Yoshi be by everyone? Where is the worldbuilding? If god's real, then why isn't the bubble power used more throughout the game? The answers to these questions, as well as the ending theme of Alf, may or may not be held within this podcast. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Seth Sturgill on Twitter - @twodollarhero Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky...
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 11/03/2023: The Secret of David Hayter's Facebook AccountHalloween may be over, but Matt's got plenty of spooky things to talk about, such as more unnecessary video game industry layoffs, Inscryption, and identity theft! Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The Critical Diversions intro and outro music was composed by Mic Fox. Check out...
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 10/28/2023: Soul SuckedMatt's getting sick, but we've still got some games and some news to monologue about, including Suika Game, Mario Wonder, Spider-Man 2, and Risk of Rain Returns Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The Critical Diversions intro and outro music was composed by Mic Fox. Check out...
2023-10-281h 14Stay Modern With Murray
Stay Modern With MurrayExpanding Horizons: Murray Enterprises GrowthJoin me, Matthew Taylor as I engage in an enlightening conversation with Matt Murray, our President and Founder.  We delve into the company's recent home inspection expansion efforts, why he obtained his real estate license, and our partnership with the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Join us and get an inside look into how we're expanding Murray Enterprises!Have ideas or would you like to be a guest? Send us a text!Stay in touch! WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
2023-10-2641 minCritical Diversions
Critical DiversionsGames & News 10/21/2023: My Neighbors Were Drilling A Lot While Recording thisWe've got it all this week, baby. A state of the games club update, a bunch of of games to talk about that aren't Baldur's Gate 3 (most notably Mario Wonder and Spider-Man 2), and the video game industry continues to be gross and bad as hell and everyone should unionize. Also, some ambient drilling that I had to edit around. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray ...
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Critical Diversions010 - FirewatchCozymeg, Cali, Boogs, Wilkins, and Matt post up to weather the storm together and hang out to talk about Firewatch for a while. We get to hear the female perspective on a lot of things, learn that Matt's wife might divorce him, and there are more dead kids in this one. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Boogs on Twitter - @garrettbugay Podcast art by Natascha Murray
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 10/13/2023: Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp ChampsMatt's got a state of the games club update, some games to talk about (including Dave the Diver and Ooblets), and some news to get into. Most importantly, Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The Critical Diversions intro and outro...
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Critical Diversions009 - GunbrellaSeth, Wilkins, and Matt shelter together for a while to talk about their experiences with Gunbrella, the seemingly overlooked neo-noir action platformer from Doinksoft that released earlier this year. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Seth Sturgill on Twitter - @twodollarhero Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social ...
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 10/05/2023 (and Final Fantasy 7 stuff too!)Today on games and news, Matt's got a little bit of games, a tiny bit of news, and a lot of Final Fantasy 7 stuff at the request of Jim (I'm so sorry) Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast art by Natascha Murray Natascha Murray on Twitter - @couchmochi Natascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.social The Critical Diversions intro and...
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Critical DiversionsGames & News 09/30/2023Matt's doing another one of these. This time, he gives an update on the state of the games club, talks about The Messenger, Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, and some games that are much better than those two! A lot of news to cover this week too, with plenty of layoffs and shitty CEOs. There's some Final Fantasy talk at the tail end as well. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Matt Murray on Twitter - @shyguycity Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.social Podcast...
2023-09-301h 35Critical Diversions
Critical Diversions008 - What Remains of Edith FinchCali, Wilkins, Boogs, Jim, Seth, and Matt cover What Remains of Edith Finch in this episode. Besides the game itself, they also talk about family histories, stories, and tall tales, what it's like to live in an Edith Finch-ian house, and plenty of their own haunted family traumas. Lotta crystals and tragically dead kids in this one. Critical Diversions on Twitter - @crit_diversions Seth Sturgill on Twitter - @twodollarhero Garrett Bugay on Twitter - @garrettbugay Boogs's Podcast on Twitter - @dunkindynasty Matt Murray on Twitter...
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