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The EarlyGame PodcastThe Last Episode Of The EarlyGame PodcastOnce more with feeling. Thank you all for listening, rating and sharing the podcast over the years. It's much appreciated. Take care x
-Faris & Jon
Music Credits:
Evan Williams — The EarlyGame Podcast Theme
Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori — Never Forget (Halo 3 OST)
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2024-05-311h 23The EarlyGame PodcastDragon’s Dogma 2, PS5 Pro Leaks & Star Wars DisastersDragon’s Dogma 2 is almost here and we are very, very excited for it. Before we talk about the full game next week, we spend a long time in the character creator and discuss how much fun we already had for it, how it contributes to pre-release hype and what we expect of the release. In the news section, we discuss the leaked PS5 Pro and go through some recent Star Wars-related catastrophes.
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2024-03-221h 02The EarlyGame PodcastSwitch 2 Delay, Balatro, Pacific Drive & More!A ton happened while Faris was on vacation and now that he is back, Jon and him discuss topics such as the Switch 2 being delayed followed by a Nintendo Direct and Microsoft announcing their plans on going multiplatform. The boys also talked a bunch about the Shadow of the Erdtree trailer, but unfortunately that part of the recording got lost and couldn’t be recovered :(
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2024-02-2952 minThe EarlyGame PodcastAnswering More Of Your Questions!Faris is on vacation so we pre-recorded this episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, where we go back to the mailbag and answer more of your questions!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Modern Warfare 3/Warzone 2
03:30 eFootball 2024
04:30 Suicide Squad
08:00 Answering your questions!
09:10 If you had to sit down and...
2024-02-2256 minThe EarlyGame PodcastXbox Games Are Coming To PlayStation! Wow!On this week’s podcast, Faris brings a special report from a Nier-based Orchestra concert which he went away to see last weekend. Jon spent his time diving deeper into the new ranked modes for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone 2. In the news section, the boys discuss reports about Xbox games coming to PlayStation and Switch before answering more listener questions at the end of the show.
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2024-02-1558 minThe EarlyGame PodcastAnswering Your Questions, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League & Steam Next FestIt’s episode 100 of the EarlyGame Podcast! You sent us a ton of questions, and we’re answering as many as possible of them to celebrate our milestone. Before that, Faris talks about how Suicide Squad is better than you think and what exciting new games he played at Steam Next Fest, before Jon shares his experiences of playing Modern Warfare 3 Ranked.
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2024-02-081h 04The EarlyGame PodcastPalworld vs. Pokémon, State of Play Preview, Lay-Offs At Activision Blizzard & More!Send us your questions and comments for our special episode 100! Jon and Faris will take whatever you throw at them next week. Before that, the guys talk about Jon starting with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Faris getting into Enshrouded. It’s the opposite of last week! Wow! In the news section, the guys discuss Palworld being investigated by The Pokémon Company, Skull & Bones actually coming out soon, massive lay-offs at Activision Blizzard and a preview for the upcoming State of Play.
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2024-01-311h 02The EarlyGame PodcastThis Is The Real Game Awards, FolksIn the last episode of The EarlyGame Podcast for 2023, Jon and Faris present us their favorite games of the year! What is in their top 5? Will Baldur's Gate or Zelda win? How will Faris cheat his way to a larger list? Listen and find out!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Welcome to the EarlyGame GOTY 2023
02:20 RIP James McCaffrey
05:10 Faris’ honourable mentions
09:00 Jon’s honourable mention
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2023-12-211h 03The EarlyGame PodcastGTA 6 & Steam Deck OLED ReviewIt’s finally here: the first trailer for GTA 6. In this episode, we talk about it in extensive detail, going through our first impressions, our favorite bits, what we didn’t like about it and how it left us in terms of what to expect from GTA 6. In the second part of the show, Faris gives us a review on the Steam Deck OLED. Spoiler: it’s pretty good!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
03:30 GTA 6 traile...
2023-12-0756 minThe EarlyGame PodcastOur Game Awards 2023 PredictionsThe Game Awards 2023 are coming up, so we took the opportunity to predict what games will win! We went through (almost) all categories and discussed our picks. Is Spider-Man 2 Game of the Year? Will Baldur’s Gate 3 win everything? Have people forgotten about Zelda? Listen and find out what we expect!
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AGST - Eclipse
Majk Jutbo – Glass
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2023-11-3058 min
The EarlyGame PodcastLoL Worlds 2023 SpecialThe LoL World Championship 2023 just finished and just like last year, we once again want to talk about it in depth. And obviously we had to get our resident LoL expert Sabrina back into the studio for it! Sabrina walks us through the LoL Worlds 2023 and tells us about the most exciting moments, the biggest disappointments and how amazing Faker is.
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Music Credits:
AGST - Eclipse
Majk Jutbo – Glass
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2023-11-231h 11The EarlyGame PodcastModern Warfare 3, GTA 6, Zelda Movie & Steam Deck OLED AnnouncedThis week, we got a show filled to the brim with exciting announcements: a GTA 6 trailer! A new Steam Deck! A Zelda movie! So much going on! And Jon is also giving his final thoughts on Modern Warfare 3, now that the full game is out. Wow.
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Jon’s review of Modern Warfare 3
Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
01:30 We correctly predicted the Game Awards
05:00 Modern Warfare 3
29:00 GTA 6 trailer announced
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2023-11-1652 minThe EarlyGame PodcastModern Warfare 3 Campaign, Bungie Layoffs & Microsoft Embracing AIWith the full game now being out, we have Jon's review of the Modern Warfare 3 campaign in this week's episode. Listen to hear him talk about the many issues of this particular CoD campaign and why it feels unfinished and not like a full campaign. In similarly un-fun news, Jon and Faris discuss Bungie firing a large part of its staff and talk about how horrible 2023 was for the industry. To cap this joyous episode off, the boys discuss the news of Microsoft entering a cooperation with an AI company. Enjoy!
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2023-11-101h 03The EarlyGame PodcastAlan Wake 2 & The FinalsAfter much hype and anticipation, Alan Wake 2 is finally here! Both Faris and Jon played it and discuss the game in great detail in this episode. Was Faris' 13-year wait worth it? Did Jon get into the game as a newbie to the series? Listen and find out!
We also have: A brief look at The Finals, our nominees for the 2023 Game of the Year award and a quick look into the things we're excited for in the future!
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2023-11-021h 04The EarlyGame PodcastSpider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Ghostrunner 2, Far Cry Multiplayer GameThe October madness has reached its peak point, with Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Faris has played both games and will tell you all about how amazing both of these games are. He also played Ghostrunner 2, another great game that is struggling for some attention, though. We also have one news item in this week’s show, with leaks detailing an upcoming Far Cry multiplayer game. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
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2023-10-261h 09The EarlyGame PodcastLords of the Fallen, Modern Warfare 3 Beta Verdict, Microsoft/Activision Deal Is Done, The Future of HaloThe EarlyGame Podcast is back once again and it’s a jam-packed episode! Faris played another brand-new game with Lords of the Fallen, which he enjoyed but had some issues with. He also checked out the MW3 beta and together with Jon, the boys are giving their final phase on the beta. In the News section, we of course discuss Microsoft acquiring Activision, why Jon is still mega into Halo esports and what the acquisition could mean for the future of the franchise. We also have a ton of stuff to look forward to towards the end of the ep...
2023-10-191h 02The EarlyGame PodcastAssassin’s Creed Mirage & Modern Warfare 3This week on The EarlyGame Podcast, we got two big games for you. Faris played Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Jon took a deep dive into the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beta. Two stopgap games, two DLCs that grew up into full releases. Doesn’t sound too promising! But are they still good and worth playing? Listen to this episode and find out. Enjoy!
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Jon's Modern Warfare 3 Review
Faris' Assassin's Creed Mira...
2023-10-121h 04The EarlyGame PodcastCyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, Far Cry 7, Netflix Video Game AdaptationsThis week on The EarlyGame Podcast, we start into the mad October Video Games Bonanza with the fantastic Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, which Faris has been enjoying very much. Later in the show we got some exciting news, including Netflix announcing a bunch of animated shows based on video games and first Far Cry 7 details leaking. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
17:15 Saints Row
25:30 Netflix announces...
2023-10-0547 minThe EarlyGame PodcastResident Evil 4 Separate Ways, Cyberpunk 2.0, Star Wars Jedi 3This week on The EarlyGame Podcast we enjoy the fantastic Separate Ways DLC for Resident Evil 4, the release of Cyberpunk 2.0 and some exciting news about Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi 3 and Counter-Strike 2. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
02:00 Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways
03:30 Elder Scrolls 6 release window
07:10 Quake 2 Remaster
14:00 Baldur’s Gate 3 (yes, we’re still playing it)
19:50 Is Cyberpunk redeemed now?
33:00 Star Wars J...
2023-09-2855 minThe EarlyGame PodcastHuge Microsoft Leaks, Nintendo Direct & Sony State of PlayThis week on The EarlyGame Podcast we have a LOT to talk about. Just before we recorded, tons of internal documents from Microsoft leaked. Jon and Faris are going through some of the most exciting stuff, including info on Elder Scrolls 6, a next-gen Xbox and Microsoft’s plans for the next decade. We also have discussions on the latest Nintendo Direct & Sony State of Play shows, as well as Faris raving about F-Zero 99 and being delighted with the latest Titanfall 2 news. Enjoy!
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2023-09-211h 05The EarlyGame PodcastSwitch 2 & Assassin’s Creed Red Leaks, Embracer Group Falling ApartThis week on The EarlyGame Podcast we have some exciting leaks concerning the Switch 2 and Assassin’s Creed Red. We also talk about the Embracer Group and their strange decisions. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
03:20 Baldur’s Gate 3
08:30 Starfield
18:15 Armored Core 6
20:45 Switch 2 secretly shown at Gamescom
31:20 Assassin’s Creed Red details leaked
38:15 What’s going on with the Embracer group?
58:10...
2023-09-141h 16The EarlyGame PodcastStarfield & Armored Core 6After a short break, The EarlyGame Podcast is back to regular programming. And this week, we have two bangers: Starfield and Armored Core 6. Hear Faris rave about and discuss these two exciting games and answer Jon’s most pressing questions. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
03:20 Starfield
37:00 Armored Core 6
1:01:18 Short news roundup & outro
Music Credits:
AGST - Eclipse
Majk Jutbo – Glass
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2023-09-071h 07The EarlyGame PodcastBaldur’s Gate 3 (for real this time), CS2 Release Date & MW3 DetailsIt's finally time for us to actually talk about Baldur's Gate 3, a game that might be quite good. While we do that extensively, it's not the only item on the menu! We also discuss an exciting Counter-Strike 2 leak, before Jon explains what the heck this Modern Warfare 3 business is about. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Baldur’s Gate 3 (light spoilers for Act 1)
53:15 Counter-Strike 2 release date leak
1:00:20 Modern Wa...
2023-08-171h 25The EarlyGame PodcastBaldur’s Gate 3 (sort of), Remnant 2, Red Dead “Remaster”We had technical difficulties and lost most of our recording ☹ But: there’s still an episode! Despite major issues, we managed to present you our discussion on Remnant 2 and the Red Dead Redemption port. And yes, we’ll talk about Baldur’s Gate 3 next week. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Technical difficulties! Sorry!
00:55 Jon played Mafia for some reason
02:15 Remnant 2
15:20 Faris played Sekiro for some reason
16:20 Faris pl...
2023-08-1024 minThe EarlyGame PodcastAll Upcoming 2023 Releases | Part 2 Of Our PreviewIn this two-part special of The EarlyGame Podcast, Jon and Faris have said together to look at the rest of 2023 and discuss the most exciting releases, what they expect of them and what they are looking forward to the most. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Assassin’s Creed Mirage
07:15 Alan Wake 2
11:05 Spider-Man 2
17:05 Super Mario Bros. Wonder
20:15 Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1
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2023-08-0336 minThe EarlyGame PodcastAll Upcoming 2023 Releases | Part 1 Of Our PreviewIn this two-part special of The EarlyGame Podcast, Jon and Faris have said together to look at the rest of 2023 and discuss the most exciting releases, what they expect of them and what they are looking forward to the most. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
02:25 Baldur’s Gate 3
10:05 Armored Core 6
17:30 Starfield
24:30 Mortal Kombat 1
29:15 Payday 3
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2023-08-0135 minThe EarlyGame PodcastMicrosoft-Activision Deal, StarCraft 3 Leaks & ExoprimalIt’s finally happening: Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard. So, we’re obviously talking about it (again) on The EarlyGame Podcast. We also go through a classic with Alan Wake and a brand-new game in Exoprimal, before talking about a recent StarCraft 3 leak and going into our feature of the week. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro & Announcements
03:55 Alan Wake: Remastered
14:45 Exoprimal
25:15 Microsoft/Activison deal is happening
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2023-07-201h 02The EarlyGame PodcastRDR Remaster, AC Black Flag Remake & Confusion About Elder Scrolls 6So many exciting leaks and questions: Are we getting a Red Dead Redemption remaster? Is Ubisoft working on a Black Flag remake? Did Microsoft’s lawyer in the FTC case get confused and accidentally reveal when Elder Scrolls 6 is coming out? Listen to this episode of the EarlyGame podcast to find the answers!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro (aka The Weather Report)
03:00 Steam Next Fest (El Paso, Elsewhere; Sea of Stars)
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2023-07-061h 07The EarlyGame PodcastOur Review Of 2023 So FarOn this episode of the EarlyGame Podcast, we’re looking back at 2023 so far! More specifically, we look at our predictions for the year and judge how accurate we were or if we got something massively wrong. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro (aka The Weather Report)
04:10 Lies of P
11:35 Alan Wake
15:00 CDL Final
20:00 Nintendo Direct Leak
28:00 2023 Mid-Year Review
52:25 Feature of the We...
2023-06-221h 03The EarlyGame PodcastSummer Game Fest 2023, Xbox, Ubisoft & Capcom ShowcasesThe Summer of Gaming is in full swing with a bunch of big showcases, which we’re discussing in this episode of the EarlyGame podcast. We go through the Summer Game Fest ceremony and the showcases for Xbox, Ubisoft and Capcom, talking about our favorite announcements, our high- and lowlights and how we rated the shows themselves. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
02:40 We’re still playing Diablo 4
04:30 Summer Game Fest...
2023-06-151h 35The EarlyGame PodcastMore Diablo 4 & Apple’s New VR HeadsetMore Diablo 4 & Apple’s New VR Headset
It’s Diablo 4 time again on The EarlyGame Podcast. We’re checking in on our progress and discussing the game a bit more, before we dive into some exciting news about the future of the game. We also talk about the Apple Vision Pro, a device that is definitely exciting and not bizarre and nightmarish at all! Before things wrap things, we start a new Feature of the Week! Enjoy! So many exclamation marks!
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2023-06-091h 02
The EarlyGame PodcastDiablo 4, Street Fighter 6, PlayStation Showcase & Bad News About Naughty DogThis week's episode of The Early Game Podcast is jam-packed with hot, brand-new games like Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6. We also dissect the PlayStation Showcase in great detail, before we talk about bad news for Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Multiplayer game and that horrible new Gollum game. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Diablo
06:10 Street Fighter 6
14:10 London won in the CDL!
16:18 PlayStation Showcase 2023 verdict
2023-06-011h 15
The EarlyGame PodcastWhy We Love Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom So MuchTears of the Kingdom is finally here, and we at EarlyGame have been absolutely loving it. To discuss in more detail why this is the best game of 2023, Faris has invited two wonderful guests from the EarlyGame team: Dani and Malena! Enjoy our special episode on TotK!
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Music Credits:
Main Theme (Full Version) from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom OST
The Depths from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom OST
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2023-05-2657 min
The EarlyGame PodcastZelda Tears of the Kingdom, Microsoft/Activision Deal Approved In EU, New LOTR MMO AnnouncedIn this week’s episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, we’re doing it: we’re talking about Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Hear why Faris and Jon think it’s the best game of the year, what it does different from Breath of the Wild and what the future of Zelda could look like. In the news section, we have the Microsoft/Activision deal being approved by the EU and a new Lord of the Rings MMO being announced, before we go to the end with the feature of the week. Enjoy!
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2023-05-181h 12
The EarlyGame PodcastRedfall, Phil Spencer Dishing Out Excuses For Xbox, Metal Gear Solid Remake & More!In this week’s episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, Faris and Jon are wrapping up their Ls by giving their final verdict on Jedi Survivor and talking about the disaster that is Redfall. We also talk about Xbox’s Phil Spencer justifying the state of the game and talking about the future of Xbox, as well as other news like Konami remakes coming to PS5, and Nintendo revealing a possible release window for the Switch 2 before we come to the feature of the week. Enjoy!
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2023-05-111h 00
The EarlyGame PodcastJedi Survivor, Zelda Leaks, Microsoft In Trouble, Redfall Sucks & Armored Core 6 RulesJedi Survivor is finally here and both Jon and Faris played it, so they spent a while talking about it. And boy do they have some spicy takes! Outside this big new release, there’s the jam-packed rest of the show, including terrible news for Microsoft in regard to their acquisition of Activision Blizzard, equally terrible news for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, unbelievably bad news for Redfall, and to round-off the news section with a sweetener, the boys discuss the brand-new Armored Core 6 gameplay trailer. Enjoy!
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2023-05-041h 17The EarlyGame PodcastUnrecord Controversy, Mario Movie Review, Armored Cove 6 Release Date Revealed & MoreIn this week’s episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, Jon & Faris talk about the Mario Bros. Movie, the revealed Armored Core 6 release date, the fiery Unrecord controversy and much more. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
02:35 The Super Mario Bros. Movie
08:54 Jon’s Major 4 Highlight
10:45 Armored Cove 6 Release Date Leaked
16:50 Splinter Cell Battle Royale Details Leaked
21:35 Unrecord Controversy
30:40 PlayStation Showcase Leaked For May
38:15 Feature Of T...
2023-04-2750 min
The EarlyGame PodcastXDefiant, Netflix Making AAA Games & More Bad NewsIn this week’s episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, we talk about the hot new kid on the shooter block: XDefiant! We also have a bunch of exciting news to discuss, like Netflix making AAA games with Halo co-creator Joseph Staten, Suicide Squad being officially delayed and a Quidditch game being announced. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
02:25 XDefiant
10:00 Everspace 2
18:50 Suicide Squad Officially Delayed
28:00 Redfall Will Be Locked To 30 FPS On...
2023-04-2056 minThe EarlyGame PodcastPlayStation Making A New Handheld, Xbox Showcase Info Leaked & New Jedi Survivor DetailsIn this week’s episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, we talk about a bunch of exciting leaks! PlayStation is apparently working on a new handheld! We now know when the Xbox Games Showcase will happen! Excitement is in the air, also thanks to some very tasty new details on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
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Time Codes:
00:00 Intro, 04:15 The Things We Played: Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries, 11:35 PlayStation Handheld Q Lite Leaked, 22:40 Xbox Games Showcase & Starfield Direct Details Leaked, 40:50 New St...
2023-04-131h 02The EarlyGame PodcastMeet Your Maker, Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay & The Death of E3In this week’s episode of The EarlyGamePodcast, we talk brand-new games with Meet Your Maker, brand-new films with John Wick 4, congratulate Jon to his Apex promotion, bemoan the death of E3, fawn over the first gameplay for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and discuss some more news. Enjoy!
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Time Codes:
03:05 The Things We Played/Watched: Apex Legends, Meet Your Maker, John Wick 4
20:50 Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Reveal
28:08 E3 Is Ca...
2023-04-061h 02
The EarlyGame PodcastResident Evil 4 Remake, Diablo 4 Beta, Lego 2K Drive & Tributes For Lance Reddick
It’s time for some big games! Resident Evil 4 is finally coming out, and Faris has reviewed the game. Hear him talk about how much he loves the remake, before him and Jon recount the surprisingly good time they had with the Diablo 4 beta. I heard the game is quite smooth! In the news section, we have leaks about a Lego racing game and tributes for Lance Reddick, the beloved actor of Commander Zavala in Destiny, who recently passed away.
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2023-03-2349 min
The EarlyGame PodcastThe Last of Us Series Finale, Resident Evil 4 Demo, Starfield & Suicide Squad Delays, PS5 Pro & MoreIt’s finally done: The Last of Us on HBO finished its first season. That obviously merits a big discussion on the ending and the show as a whole. But before we get to that ol’ chestnut, some exciting gaming stuff: Resident Evil 4! A bunch of delays! PS5 Pro leaks! Exciting!
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Time Codes:
01:07 Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo
07:50 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
13:44 Starfield has been delayed
20:47 Suicide Squad has ALSO been...
2023-03-161h 16
The EarlyGame PodcastCounter-Strike 2 Leaked, Elden Ring DLC Announced, XDefiant Is Surprisingly OKWe’re back after a short break and we’re bringing some exciting news with us. There is of course the announcement of the Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree and the interesting leaks about Counter-Strike Global Offensive 2, which Jon and Faris discuss in detail. Also, did you know that XDefiant is not that bad and that Yakuza is now called Like a Dragon. As usual, the show is capped of with a discussion on The Last of Us, even though one of the hosts didn’t manage to watch the latest episode…
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2023-03-1052 min
The EarlyGame PodcastHogwarts Legacy, Metroid Prime Remastered, Tears of the Kingdom Trailer, The Last of Us Episodes 4 & 5Hogwarts Legacy is finally here and Jon took a deep dive in the magical Wizarding Worlds, full of charm, combat and color-coded loot. In the meantime, Faris has checked out Metroid Prime Remastered, which has pleasantly surprised him. The game’s release was part of last week’s Nintendo Direct, which the boys discuss, including a longer discussion on that hot new Zelda trailer. After dissecting a strong rumor about Ubisoft+ coming to Game Pass, the weekly The Last of Us recap caps off the show with a bang. Enjoy!
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2023-02-161h 14
The EarlyGame PodcastSix Hours Without One Moment Of Genuine FunThe first fantastic game releases of 2023 are coming out, and Faris has played them! Hear him rave about Dead Space and Hi-Fi Rush, before diving into last week’s news with Jon. Today we have a recap of the Xbox & Bethesda Developer Direct, a discussion on the latest horrible reports on Skull & Bones as well as first details for the upcoming The Witcher multiplayer game. And we of course have to talk about THAT episode of The Last of Us. Enjoy!
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2023-02-021h 07
The EarlyGame PodcastThe Last of Us Episode 1, Ubisoft Chaos & Hogwarts Legacy LeaksThe Last of Us on HBO is finally here, so Jon and Faris talk about the first episode and why they were so impressed with it. But there are also a bunch of games they played, as well as concerning news surrounding Ubisoft and a huge Hogwarts Legacy leak. Enjoy!
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Our articles on the discussed topics:
Ubisoft Delays Skull & Bones, Cancels Three Games
Hogwarts Legacy Leaks
Time Codes:
00:00 – 19:45: The Ga...
2023-01-191h 17The EarlyGame PodcastWizards of the Coast Cancelling DnD Games, Apple Making a VR Headset & Several Exciting Rumors!It’s 2023, baby! And we start the year off strong with several exciting bits of news, including Wizards of the Coast cancelling several DnD and Magic-related video games and news about Apple’s upcoming VR headset. Want to hear us discuss some exciting rumors? How about a Legend of Zelda film? Sony making a new Sci-Fi IP? Xbox having a showcase soon?! Wowza! We also have a fun LOTR-inspired game and Faris talking about Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and justifying his Vampire Survivors addiction. Enjoy the pod!
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2023-01-111h 06
The EarlyGame Podcast“We Will Definitely Win” – How Ukrainian Esports Organization WePlay Dealt With War At Home | Exclusive InterviewWe interviewed Maksym Bilogonov, General Producer and Chief Visionary Officer at WePlay Esports, a Ukranian Esports organisation. Maksym tells us the story of how WePlay dealt with war at home and how they kept the company going and growing while taking care of their people in the company and in Ukraine.
If you want to know more about WePlay's story, check out our written feature on EarlyGame.com.
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2022-12-2324 min
The EarlyGame PodcastOur Most Anticipated Games Of 2023! Starfield, Tears of the Kingdom, AC Mirage, Spider-Man 2 & More2022 is over, so Faris and Jon are getting ready for the next year! Which games are the boys most excited for? Is it Starfield? Assassin's Creed Mirage? Armored Core? No, it's Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Or is it? Find out in this week's episode of The EarlyGame Podcast!
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Our article on All Game Releases 2023 on EarlyGame.com
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2022-12-221h 21
The EarlyGame PodcastThe Game Awards 2022 Post-MortemThe Game Awards 2022 happened and you know what that means: tons of exciting announcements. Jon and Faris are going through their highlights from the show, before checking in on their predictions from last week. And boy oh boy were they wrong about many things. And right about some, of course...
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Our articles on the discussed topics:
The Game Awards 2022 Announcements & Reveals
Armored Core 6
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2022-12-1557 min
The EarlyGame PodcastMarvel's Midnight Suns & Our Predictions For The Game Awards!The Game Awards 2022 are coming up, and we are excited. Just ahead of the show, Jon and Faris are picking their predictions for (almost) every category, discussing their choices, the nominees, their expectations and more. Before that though, Jon is giving us an update on the CDL, before Faris talks about why he loves Marvel's Midnight Suns.
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2022-12-081h 11
The EarlyGame PodcastThe Big Daddys Of GamingAfter an unfortunate break, we're back on track. And we brought some big guns: we wrap up our God of War Ragnarök talk with a final verdict from Faris and we talk about our first impressions of Warzone 2.0. We also discuss some news, like the strong reveal of the next-gen update for The Witcher 3 and the on-going saga around Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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2022-12-011h 03
The EarlyGame PodcastGod of War Ragnarök, The Last of Us going free-to-play, Control 2 announced | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 47It's time to talk about one of the biggest releases of the year: God of War Ragnarök. Faris spent many hours with the game and is here to give us a full rundown on why the game is an amazing surprise and why it is even better than the first game. In today's news section, Faris and Jon talk about the joyous announcement of Control 2, as well as the potentially worrying direction of the upcoming multiplayer spin-off for The Last of Us.
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2022-11-1650 min
The EarlyGame PodcastLoL Worlds: The Cinderella Story Of DRX's Victory | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 46The LoL Worlds Finals happened last weekend, so we’re all about that today on The EarlyGame Podcast. As Jon and Faris are mere noobs in the world of LoL, they have invited resident LoL-expert Sabrina onto the show. She is here to tell us all about the exciting underdog story of DRX winning the tournament, the ups and downs the team went through, what the most exciting plays of the tournament were and how Faker is feeling about everything. Rate and review this podcast wherever you listen to it and share it if you enjoyed this episode (which we...
2022-11-1155 minThe EarlyGame PodcastModern Warfare 2, The Witcher Remake & Henry Cavill Leaving The Witcher Series | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 45Modern Warfare 2 is now fully out so it's time for the boys to huddle up and talk about the finished product. This week, Faris adds his impressions of the campaign and discusses with Jon why it's a good CoD campaign that still ends up falling short. The two also discuss their troubled experience with the great Multiplayer of the game, which unfortunately launched in a terrible state. We also have a news section, with a big focus on The Witcher this week, thanks to news regarding a remake of the first game and the departure of Henry Cavill from...
2022-11-0352 minThe EarlyGame PodcastModern Warfare 2 Campaign, Resident Evil 4 vs. Silent Hill 2 Remakes & Apex Legends Season 15 | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 44We could play the MW 2 campaign early, so we have a review from Jon about his most anticipated release of the year. We also dive into Spooky Season, with the announcement of new Silent Hill games and a very impressive showing for the Resident Evil 4 remake. To cap it all off, Faris & Jon discuss the new season of Apex Legends and the new character Catalyst. Enjoy!
Our coverage of the discussed games:
Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Review
Arkham Knight vs. Gotham Knights
Silent Hill 2
Resident Evil 4
2022-10-2757 min
The EarlyGame PodcastGotham Knights Controversy, Elden Ring DLC, Street Fighter 6 Preview & Rings of Power Review | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 43After a couple of fantastic special episodes, we are back to our usual format. We discuss the whole mess surrounding Gotham Knights, then listen to Faris get too excited about Street Fighter 6 and a possible Elden Ring DLC, while saying "like" about 50 times, and afterwards let Jon take you away to a wonderful, magical place called Middle Earth, in his review of Amazon's The Rings of Power. Enjoy!
Note: We recorded this before the Gotham Knights review embargo dropped.
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Gotham Knights: https://earlygame.com/g...
2022-10-201h 03
The EarlyGame PodcastFIFA 23, I Love You & I Hate You | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 42After not being on air due to various issues, we are finally back with another special episode. This time we talk about the recent release of FIFA 23. And for this special occasion, we got a special guest: Lukas, the FIFA Lead at EarlyGame. Together we talk about all of the things that make FIFA so great and so awful.
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https://earlygame.com/fifa
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2022-10-131h 03
The EarlyGame PodcastWe Gush Over The Modern Warfare 2 Beta (ft. Dani) | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 41Another week, another episode of the EarlyGame Podcast! This week we talk almost exclusively about the Modern Warfare 2 Beta. And because there's a lot to talk about, we invited special guest Dani to the studio to talk about the game with us. How are the maps? How is the gameplay? Can you hear the footsteps? Hear our thoughts on this and much more in episode 41 of the EarlyGame Podcast. Enjoy!
PS: We will talk about the GTA 6 leaks next week, don't worry.
Jon's review of the MW 2 beta:
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2022-09-2158 min
The EarlyGame PodcastUbisoft Forward, Nintendo Direct, Tears of the Kingdom & A Whole Lot of Assassin’s Creed | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 40We’re back, baby! The EarlyGame Podcast has been rebooted and it’s better than ever. We sound better, our takes are fresher and our knowledge even wider. Jon and Faris talk shop about two very recent events: the Ubisoft Forward and Nintendo Direct. Faris talks about his disappointment with the Nintendo Direct, even though he is excited about the new Zelda, Tears of the Kingdom. He also tries to explain, what the heck Assassin’s Creed Infinity is and gushes with Jon about the exciting Mirage.
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Ubis...
2022-09-1454 min
The EarlyGame PodcastThe Last Episode of The EarlyGame Podcast! (For Now...) | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 39Ladies and Gentlemen, it's real... Evan has left EarlyGame. To give one last hurrah to the Mad Cow from Sydney, Jon & Faris dragged him back to the studio for one last chat about video games. The boys go through the Summer Game Fest and the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase, talking about their highlights and disappointments, and talking for a big ol' time about Starfield. And about how Todd Howard looks like the guy from The Eagles. Of course.
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2022-06-231h 03The EarlyGame PodcastBeautiful Virtual Reality, Sony's New State of Play & So Much Star Wars | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 38In Episode 38 of The EarlyGame Podcast we are back with an impromptu conversation about virtual reality. All based on a YouTube video Faris had seen. It's interesting. It's worth listening to. Also, we take a look at just SO much underwhelming Star Wars content. So much, in fact, that we almost fall asleep mid-episode. That was a joke, folks, and we talk about a ton of other stuff as well, including a discussion of what we expect from Sony's next State of Play. The EarlyGame Podcast releases each and every Wednesday at 7PM CEST / 10AM PST. Don't forget to...
2022-06-011h 00The EarlyGame PodcastSex, Addiction, & The EarlyGame Podcast | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 37In Episode 37 of The EarlyGame Podcast, it's just Jon and Evan. This is one special-as[s] episode, we talk about xQc's struggle with gambling addiction, dive into some of the most uncomfortable romance moments in video games, and even slip a little news in there for good measure. We've also included a few recommendations, just to spice things up. The EarlyGame Podcast releases each and every Wednesday at 7PM CEST / 10AM PST. Don't forget to follow, like, and subscribe...
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2022-05-181h 13The EarlyGame PodcastLet's Talk Mobile, Baby | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 36In Episode 36 of The EarlyGame Podcast, Evan is out so it's just Jon & Faris. And you know what that means: rapid fire news, concise and intelligent discussion and a level of professionalism never seen before on this show. It's just like The Glasgow Tapes, baby. In this episode, the two think of their favorite food in games, brainstorm what a great superhero game could look like and discuss all things Mobile Gaming. You can listen to The EarlyGame Podcast each and every Wednesday at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Please like, share and give us a 5 star review. Thank you...
2022-05-1159 minThe EarlyGame PodcastWe Hate Uno & Airport Stories with Sabrina | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 35SPOILER ALERT for It Takes Two: 7-9Mins
In Episode 35 of The EarlyGame Podcast we swear that we do actually talk about video games. Listen, I had to listen to Evan and Sabrina ramble about Uno, so you do too. We also talk about the Embracer Group buying... like... everything, the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, and then a whole lot about aeroplanes (or... airplanes?) and airports. Honestly, Sabrina has some great stories. This is a great episode. I promise. Please listen to it. Also listen to The EarlyGame Podcast each and every Wednesday at 7PM CEST / 10AM...
2022-05-0459 minThe EarlyGame PodcastIs eFootball Better Now? What is this Secret PlayStation Project? | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 34In Episode 34 of The EarlyGame Podcast, the band is back together again... in a small, echoey room. We're sorry about that. But! Is eFootball actually playable now? Can it compete with FIFA? Oh, and what about this new PlayStation game that will reportedly be in the same league as God of War? Is it rubbish? What could it be? What about that Halo Infinite Battle Royale leak? All of this and more is discussed on The EarlyGame Podcast, released each and every Wednesday at 7PM CEST / 10AM PST. Don't forget to follow, like, and subscribe...
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2022-04-2052 minThe EarlyGame PodcastKingdom Hearts 4 Announced & How is the New Fantastic Beasts? | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 33In Episode 33 of The EarlyGame Podcast, we have the perfect mixture of pure annoyance and pure joy. From the devastation of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore to the excitement surrounding around the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4, we actually managed to keep the Elden Ring talk to a minimum. A minimum. Not a zero. Anyway... Sabrina is also back and you can check out The EarlyGame Podcast each and every Wednesday at 19:00 CEST / 09:00 PST. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share.
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2022-04-1354 minThe EarlyGame PodcastFinishing Elden Ring & Talking LoL With a Special Guest | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 32In Episode 32 of The EarlyGame Podcast, Evan can't even remember what episode we're up to. Whilst that is profoundly sad, what isn't sad is the incredible conversation we have with a very special guest about League of Legends, Esports, EarlyGame, Aeroplanes, Genshin Impact, and maybe even a little foray into Anime... Oh, and Faris finished Elden Ring. Forking finally! The EarlyGame Podcast is a little late this week, but usually broadcasts every Wednesday at 7PM CEST / 9AM PST. Like, share, rate and review the podcast on any platform you listen to. Enjoy!
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2022-04-0755 minThe EarlyGame PodcastLeaks, Leaks, Leaks (and The Slap) | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 31This week's episode is all about leaks: Leaks about Ubisoft's upcoming games, EA's Apex Legends and Sony's Spartacus (yes, we recorded this before the announcement...) Oh and the Oscars happened! So yes, we obviously talk about The Slap as well... Don't forget that you can catch The EarlyGame Podcast each and every Wednesday at 19:00 CEST / 09:00 PST. Like, share, rate and review the podcast on any platform you listen to. Enjoy!
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2022-03-301h 15The EarlyGame PodcastBreath of the Wild Actually Doesn't Suck & CDPR Confirms a New Witcher 4 Game | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 30In Episode 30 of this-here EarlyGame Podcast, Jon is sick and it's time for the boys' first-ever night-time radio special. Evan and Faris discuss Elden Ring once again and Evan admits that his opinion on Breath of the Wild is more cuckoo than the game's chicken population. Oh, and CD Projekt Red legit revealed that they are making a new Witcher game, so that's a thing. Don't forget that you can catch The EarlyGame Podcast each and every Wednesday at 19:00 CEST / 09:00 PST.
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2022-03-2355 minThe EarlyGame PodcastState Of Play, God of War TV Show & Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 29In Episode 29 of The EarlyGame Podcast, we discuss a lot of TV... somehow. But don't worry, it is partly related to video games, as we talk about who could play Kratos in the rumored God of War TV show. We also have a State of Play to mull over, and we talk about why we think Sony's strategy is strange. Oh, and there was a trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi as well, which we have some spicy takes on. Catch episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast each and every Wednesday at 19:00 CEST / 09:00 PST.
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2022-03-161h 11The EarlyGame PodcastReviewing Elden Ring & The Batman | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 28In Episode 28 of The EarlyGame Podcast, we finally get to discuss Elden Ring. After last week's disastrous lost episode, Faris shares his thoughts and experiences with Elden Ring and Evan shares - in a very elaborate way - what he thinks of The Batman. We talk about video game streaming and Project Spartacus. Oh, and we almost forgot! Jon's back too! Catch episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast each and every Wednesday at 19:00 CEST / 09:00 PST.
Faris' Review of Elden Ring: https://earlygame.com/gaming/elden-ring-review/
Evan's Review of The Batman: https://earlygame.com/entertainment/the-batman-review/
2022-03-091h 23The EarlyGame PodcastUkrainian Game Developers Need Our Help | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 27When recording Episode 27 of The EarlyGame Podcast we encountered recording issues that went undetected until Faris started editting. Despite having lost the episode, we still wanted to post something addressing the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. We, like everyone, have been shocked by the events that have unfolded over this last week. Producer Faris speaks briefly about this, and we wanted to draw attention in particular to Ukrainian Game Developers who are in trouble, as well as some resources to help those effected. We will be back next week with a full episode.
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2022-03-0204 minThe EarlyGame PodcastHorizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring & Ubisoft: The Open-World Special | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 26In Episode 26 of The EarlyGame Podcast it's time for an open-world extravaganza. We talk about why Evan is weirdly hyped about Horizon: Forbidden West and why Faris is understandably hyped for Elden Ring. Jon is missing again, but his spirit and country is alive in our discussion of the evolution of Assassin's Creed and, in particular, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. The EarlyGame Podcast is released weekly, each and every Wednesday at 19:00 CEST / 09:00 PST.
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2022-02-231h 01The EarlyGame PodcastNintendo Direct Was Fantastic & Evan's Big Surprise | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 25In Episode 25 of The EarlyGame Podcast, things are finally getting back to normal. Thus, combined with Jon's regretful absence, things are about to get wild. We take a look at Nintendo's fantastic showing at their recent Nintendo Direct, talk everything Mario Strikers, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Mario Kart and more. Oh, and Evan has a little surprise for the audience, Faris, and Jon alike. You won't be disappointed. New Episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast now come out each and every Wednesday at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT.
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2022-02-161h 14The EarlyGame PodcastSony Buys Bungie, Warcraft Goes Mobile, GTA 6 Is Officially Announced & More! | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 24Evan is back from Australia! And it is immediately noticeable, as this episode quickly descends into chaos. After Evan talks about Microsoft Flight Simulator, the boys discuss some big news: Warcraft coming to Mobile, the official announcement of GTA 6 and of course the next big acquisition in gaming: Sony buying Bungie. New Episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate, review and share this podcast! Enjoy!
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2022-02-101h 18The EarlyGame PodcastMicrosoft Buying Activision Blizzard, Halo & LOTR TV Trailers, New Star Wars Games & More! | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 23The dynamic duo is on their last run before the loud Australian man comes back. After missing last week (sorry!), they have a bunch of news to get through. Among them first trailers for the LOTR & Halo TV shows, Battlefield maybe going Free-to-Play, new Star Wars games being announced and much more! Oh, and there was a story you might have heard about, something about Microsoft and Activision. Can't be that important... New Episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate, review and share this podcast! Enjoy!
2022-02-031h 08The EarlyGame PodcastNFTs in Gaming, Stalker 2 Delay, Wordle and More State of Play Leaks! | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 22The dynamic duo of Jon & Faris is back again! This time with a shorter episode, discussing the Stalker 2 delay (boo!) and NFTs in Gaming (double boo!), as well as more State of Play Leaks (yay!) and the social media hit Wordle (super yay!). New Episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate, review and share this podcast! Enjoy!
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2022-01-2038 minThe EarlyGame PodcastPSVR2, Sony State of Play, Ubisoft+ On Xbox Game Pass & More! | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 21The year is starting to heat up and things are happening again. That's why Jon and Faris (Evan is still out) discuss some hot news: Ubisoft+ coming to Xbox Game Pass, leaks suggesting an upcoming Sony State of Play and lots of VR talk! What do the boys think of the PSVR2? Do they see a future for VR or will it just be another gimmick? Find out here! New Episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate, review and share this podcast! Enjoy!
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2022-01-1355 minThe EarlyGame PodcastOur Most Anticipated Games of 2022! | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 20The Boys Are Back in Town! Well, some of the boys, as Evan is out. But Faris and Jon are at the helm again and they are kicking off the new year in style. In this episode, the boys are looking forward to 2022 and discuss a number of games that (might) be released this year. Including discussion on: God of War Ragnarok, Starfield, Elden Ring and more! New Episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate, review and share this podcast! Enjoy!
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2022-01-0655 minThe EarlyGame PodcastA Day in the Life of a Gaming Journalist | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 19In Episode 19 of The EarlyGame Podcast, Evan is all alone. Alone in a world of gaming, working from the other end of the world, on a Christmas quest. What is his gift to you? An episode full of laughs, awkward moments, and gaming journalism tips, tricks, and complaints. Oh, and he talks about Henry Cavill, Gears of War 6, and a bunch more. New Episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate, review and share this podcast! Enjoy...
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2021-12-2347 min
The EarlyGame PodcastTalking About All That Cool Stuff Shown At The Game Awards | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 18In Episode 18 of The EarlyGame Podcast, the boys talk about The Game Awards 2021... again! This time it's all about the announcments and showings throughout the ceremony. Also Faris talks about how much he loves Metroid Dread and about his first impressions of the Halo Infinite campaign. New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate and review and share this podcast! Enjoy...
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2021-12-161h 08The EarlyGame PodcastDebating The Game Awards Nominees | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 17In Episode 17 of The EarlyGame Podcast, the boys get heated about The Game Awards 2021. Jon shares his supremely controversial thoughts on the nominees for Game of the Year, and we talk through the major categories. What will win? What makes sense? What doesn't make sense? You'll need to listen to find out. Oh, and did we mention it gets heated? In fact, tensions boil over! New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate and review and share this podcast! Enjoy...
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2021-12-091h 15The EarlyGame PodcastOur Favorite RPGs Of All Time! | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 16NOTE: Faris' audio messed up during recording, he tried to fix it but it still doesn't sound as good as usual. Sorry! But it sounds okay now (mostly).
In Episode 16 of The EarlyGame Podcast, we have a lineup debut. With Evan out, Jon and Faris took it upon themselves to discuss Halo 4, Desperados 3, Western games, the future of James Bond and most importantly: their favorite RPGs of all time! New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate and review and share this podcast! Enjoy...
2021-12-021h 15The EarlyGame PodcastHalo Infinite is Incredible & Battlefield 2042 is Terrible! | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 15SPOILER ALERT: Halo Reach's ending was discussed at 12:07 - 13:30.
In Episode 15 of The EarlyGame Podcast, Halo Infinite's Multiplayer has absolutely blown us away, as we discuss its polish, its sleuth of features, fantastic maps, and our love of the Halo Franchise. In the second half of the episode, though, things turn a little sour. None of us are happy with Battlefield 2042, and we're not going to let EA off easy. New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate and review and share this podcast! E...
2021-11-251h 20The EarlyGame PodcastWe Played Elden Ring, Forza Horizon 5 Rocks, & Halo Infinite Releases On-Air... | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 14SPOILER ALERT: The Call of Duty: Vanguard Campaign's ending was discussed at 11:00-16:13.
In Episode 14 of The EarlyGame Podcast, Halo Infinite's Multiplayer released whilst we were recording. Discussing Halo Infinite wasn't the original purpose of the episode, though... Faris played Elden Ring! We talk through Faris' thoughts on Elden Ring and Forza Horizon 5, share our thoughts on Halo Infinite, and much, much more. New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate and review and share this podcast! Enjoy...
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2021-11-181h 04The EarlyGame PodcastCall of Duty: Vanguard's Big Release Day Special | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 13In Episode 13 of The EarlyGame Podcast, the gang are together in Evan's apartment, where a CoD-content Factory is in full force. Exhausted from the day's events and coverage, Jon, Evan and Faris deliriously go over each and every aspect of Call of Duty: Vanguard, provide their thoughts and analysis, and get gradually more sleepy as the episode continues late into the night... New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate and review and share this podcast! Enjoy...
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2021-11-1158 minThe EarlyGame PodcastNetflix Has Games Now, Diablo 4 & Overwatch 2 Delayed, & Nintendo's Disaster | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 12Episode 12 of The EarlyGame Podcast is here and it's another good one! Even though Jon is not here, and Faris is recording from home, things still get pretty spicy. The boys discuss Nintendo's disastrous launch of their new online service, Netflix's game releases, the delays of Diablo 4 & Overwatch 2, and what is going on at Blizzard? Oh, and there's so much more! New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT. Make sure to rate and review and share this podcast! Enjoy...
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2021-11-041h 05The EarlyGame PodcastEarlySpooks: The Halloween Special | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 11Episode 11 of The EarlyGame Podcast is our spooky, spooky Halloween Special. Jon, Evan, and Faris talk through their picks for the top three best horror games of all time. What are they, what could they be? Well, there are some excellent picks and there are some... surprising ones! New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT.
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2021-10-2845 minThe EarlyGame PodcastInterviewing Rocket League Pro Stake & Reviewing Far Cry 6 | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 10In Episode 10 of The EarlyGame Podcast, we introduce you to our second ever guest: the fabulous Marc "Stake" Bosch Plujà from Karmine Corp. Our interview with Stake covers all things from his favorite Rocket League settings, to what it's like being a professional Esports Player. As well as the usual shenanigans, Evan gives us his thoughts of Far Cry 6, Faris gives us his thoughts on Back 4 Blood, and on both counts... they're not what you would expect! New episodes of The EarlyGame Podcast release each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT.
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2021-10-211h 32
The EarlyGame PodcastWe Interview Stake from Karmine Corp! | EarlyGame Snippets Pt. 1In a little preview for next week's episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, Evan sits down with Rocket League Pro Marc "Stake" Marc "Stake" Bosch Plujà. We talk about Rocket League Esports, his various adventures with Karmine Corp, his expectations for RLCS 2021-22, and his experience at last month's WePlay Esports Invitational (featuring Rocket League). We also have a laugh and geek out about Camera Settings, MMR, and more.
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2021-10-1523 minThe EarlyGame PodcastDiscussing the Battlefield 2042 Beta & Chaotic Hot-Takes | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 9The gang is back together in Episode 9 of The EarlyGame Podcast. Well, only for a short time, as Jon needed to leave mid-way through the pod to take care of some important personal business. Before he ran away, the three guys talked about the recent Battlefield 2042 Beta, and have a heated discussion about the state of the game. Did they end up killing each other over the game? Listen to find out! Also in this episode: a chaotic, Jon-less second half, full of talk about Ghost Recon Frontline, the GTA Trilogy, hot takes, and a short excursion into TV...
2021-10-141h 19The EarlyGame PodcastCS:GO vs Valorant & FIFA 22 vs eFootball | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 8In Episode 8 we talk with our first ever guest – Anthony Clement – about whether Valorant is better than CS:GO. We also talk about FIFA 22 and eFootball, Far Cry 6, and more. The usual shenanigans ensue, and we introduce our first new segment: EarlyGame Nuggets... All this and more is available right here on The EarlyGame Podcast, with new episodes each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT.
Tweet Evan @OlimarWil for more hot-takes.
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2021-10-071h 45The EarlyGame PodcastThe Nintendo Direct Special | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 7In Episode 7 of The EarlyGame Podcast, Faris and Evan talk through this week's Nintendo Direct. What are they up to? Where games have they revealed? Will we ever get a Mario Odyssey 2? All this and more is available right here on The EarlyGame Podcast, with new episodes each and every Thursday night at 7PM CEST / 10AM PT.
Check out everything we talked about in our detailed Nintendo Direct coverage over at https://www.earlygame.com/.
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2021-09-301h 01The EarlyGame PodcastThe PlayStation Showcase & Faris' Triumphant Arrival | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 6In our sixth episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, we go through everything that was announced at the PlayStation Showcase. We talk Back 4 Blood, God of War Ragnarok, why Rockstar needs to just "Stop It!" with GTA V (that, of course, is a classic "Evan" opinion), Tiny Tina's Wonderland, the first Star Wars RPG in years, and more. It's chock-a-block full of the usual shenanigans, and even has a special guest... Editor Faris is here, and he's ready to rock your bloody socks off.
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2021-09-161h 21The EarlyGame PodcastThe Big Gamescom Episode | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 5The fifth episode of The EarlyGame Podcast is our big Gamescom 2021 episode! After our usual shenanigans, we dive into the #ADayOffTwitch situation, why eFootball is an interesting move for Konami, and Evan's rather controversial opinion on Horizon and Sony's decision to offer free-PS5 upgrades. We then dive head-first into Gamescom, running through the games and having a fantastic time doing so. As usual, Jon becomes increasingly exasperated at Evan's antics. Come on, mate, calm down...
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2021-09-091h 18The EarlyGame PodcastSplitgate Chaos, The Witcher 4 & Redfall Is Confusing | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 4In our fourth episode of The EarlyGame Podcast, we complain extensively about Redfall, a game so disappointing that Evan almost falls off his chair in rage. Before that, though, Jon tries to convince Evan that Ghost of Tsushima didn't look as awful as he things it does, we talk Splitgate's chaotic gameplay, and we dive right-on-in to rumors that The Witcher 4 is in development over at CD Projekt Red. Oh, and someone remade The Simpsons: Hit and Run in Unreal Engine 5. So... we geek out about a nearly 20-year-old game. We also go completely nuts, eat Cheese, and talk...
2021-08-261h 14The EarlyGame PodcastJon Eats a Chili & The Tencent Situation | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 3In our third episode, we discuss whether Halo 3 is better than Halo Reach, talk through our confusion about the whole Razer-Mask... thing, and get hyped over the new 3D South Park Game. Oh, and Evan goes on a rant about how Video Game companies suck at naming their games. This week's main feature is our extended discussion about Tencent's recent Sumo Digital acquisition, and what increased Chinese Influence means for the Video Games industry. Oh, we almost forgot: Jon gets destroyed by a Red-Hot Chili Pepper.
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2021-08-121h 15
The EarlyGame PodcastHalo Infinite's BR Plans & The Activision-Blizzard Lawsuit | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 2If you want to listen to a snarky Australian and a pompous ol' Brit complain about the week's gaming news, then welcome to The EarlyGame Podcast. In our second episode, we talk about Halo Infinite's Battle-Royale Plans, nerd out over the Lord of the Rings Amazon Show, get confuzzled over Ariana Grande's Fortnite Concert, talk about Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island, and get hella excited about Battlefield 2042's new Portal Mode. We also talk at length about the Activision Blizzard Sex Discrimination and Harassment lawsuit, take a look at what has been alleged, and break down what we think...
2021-08-061h 20
The EarlyGame PodcastSteam Deck vs. Switch OLED & Why XDefiant Will Be A Flop | The EarlyGame Podcast Ep. 1If you want to listen to a snarky Australian and a pompous ol' Brit complain about the week's gaming news, then welcome to The EarlyGame Podcast. In this first episode, we discuss the new Harry Potter RPG, whether the Steam Deck will beat the Switch OLED, and why XDefiant looks just so underwhelming. There's also a little surprise for those of you who love nerdy s**t.
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Cyberpunk Tops PS4 Charts: https://www.earlygame.com/gaming/cyberpunk-2077-tops-ps-store-june-2021-ps4-ps5/
Hogwarts Legacy News...
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