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The Game Under PodcastOnline Since 20090:00:05 Intro 0:00:30 ANZAC Banter 0:01:47 Gamepass on Switch 2? 0:08:23 Are the Big 3 at a Gridlock? 0:17:35 Third Party Switch Games are Codes 0:21:00 Switch 2 Release Price 0:23:52 Oblivion Remake Launch 0:29:04 Tom's Played Oblivion Remake 0:46:36 Phil's Played Case of the Golden Idol 0:56:00 Tom's Played Blue Prince 1:04:10 SPOILER ALERT for Blue Prince 1:24:42 Outro In this episode Tom and Phil discuss the weeks news, including more Switch 2 controversy, and Microsoft’s remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. We then give our impression of the Blue Prince, a game that many are putting on the top...2025-04-261h 25
The Game Under PodcastThe Game Under Podcast Episode 1690:00:07 Intro 0:01:43 News - Switch 2 Cold Takes 0:24:25 News - BAFTA Most Influential Games 0:32:27 News - Game Informer is Back 0:36:51 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 0:53:56 There is No Game: Wrong Dimension 1:03:59 The Case of the Golden Idol 1:24:31 Feature - How it all started Tom and Phil return to host Australia’s longest running video game podcast and talk over the latest video game news including Nintendo Switch 2 details, the return of Game Informer and the BAFTA most influential game poll. We also talk about th...2025-04-141h 48
The Game Under PodcastIndy & The Protractor00:00:04 Intro 00:02:24 Edge Magazine's Top 10 of '24 00:11:48 Switch 2 Reveal Trailer 00:15:53 Game Awards Games of Note 00:21:46 Aussie Game Industry is Fine 00:25:04 Shuei Yoshida Was Pushed 00:27:25 Tom Played Indiana Jones 00:49:58 Phil Played Pentiment 01:08:32 Games Phil Bought 01:18:52 E-mail2025-01-281h 27
The Game Under PodcastApocalypse Then0:00:09 Intro 0:00:42 Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs 0:27:07 The Mindful Minifig/ Fogg 0:28:45 Spoilers Here 0:42:45 SOMA - First Impressions 0:58:46 UFO 50 - First Impressions2024-10-251h 23
The Game Under PodcastTom's Exhausting Story0:00:25 Intro 0:03:53 Halo Bungie and 343 Industry 0:23:19 Tom Plays Open Roads 0:26:29 Open Road is Pretty much Star Wars 0:39:45 Spoilers (but you really don't care) 0:41:49 Both Hosts play You Suck at Parking 0:58:48 Tom's Exhausting Story 1:14:33 Tom Plays Still Wakes the Deep 1:34:33 Nintendo's Alarmo 1:39:11 E-mails - What genre would you kill?2024-10-111h 43
The Game Under PodcastSix Inch Master Sword0:00:42 Tom has something to say about Episode 124 Obits 0:08:19 Phil's Summer Steam Sale Haul 0:13:17 News - MS Increases Game Pass Subscription costs 0:21:00 News - Man With 6 Inch Sword Gets Arrested 0:24:51 News - Ubisoft vs. Musk 0:30:09 News - Nintendo Clamping Down on IP Distortion 0:36:27 Investigative Journalism - Tom Exposes Humble Bundle 0:48:21 Phil's Questions for Tom from other People's Podcasts. 0:54:45 What We're Playing - Aperture Desk Job 1:04:30 Indika - Both Hosts2024-07-131h 32
The Game Under PodcastHelmut Helmutsen0:00:10 Intro 0:01:15 Phil's new PC's 0:05:00 Escape from Tarkov 0:06:15 News: Not-E3 Wrap Up 0:49:24 News: Vale Cameron "Gazunta" Davis 0:51:35 News: Star Citizen Raises Over $700 Million 0:54:26 What We've Been Playing - Baldur's Gate 3 0:59:24 Retro Gamer's Top 100 Retro Games of All Time 1:16:56 Our #1 Retro Game of All Time 1:26:15 E-mails: Phil asks Tom Questions From Other People's Podcasts2024-06-151h 34
The Game Under PodcastSpencer Pinata0:00:09 Intro 0:00:51 Corrections 0:01:42 Tropical Diseases 0:07:06 News - Microsoft Backstories 0:15:43 Judging Phil Spencer 0:27:23 Pachterwatch 0:31:05 Nintendo Gets Physical - Media 0:35:58 Tom Plays Super Mario Odyssey 0:54:20 Phil Plays Dave the Diver 1:03:28 Questions for Tom from Other People’s Podcasts2024-05-181h 07
The Game Under PodcastRobloxing Day0:00:23 Intro 0:09:10 News 0:35:28 Roblox - A full analysis and review 1:23:22 Phil’s Questions for Tom from Other People’s Podcasts2024-04-091h 34
The Game Under PodcastBucolic0:00:00 Intro 0:00:25 News 0:13:00 First Impressions - Palworld 0:21:08 Resident Evil 7 & 8 1:18:35 Trademark Banter & Gran Turismo Movie Impressions 1:32:47 Tom's Questions for Phil From Other People's Podcasts2024-02-191h 46
The Game Under PodcastRE-Make0:00:18 Intro 0:01:56 News 0:21:26 What We’ve Been Playing (Resident Evil Remakes) 1:05:45 Phil’s Questions for Tom from Other People’s Podcasts 1:22:03 Outro2024-02-061h 23
The Game Under PodcastGTA RichmondTom and Phil talk about the latest gaming news, what they've been playing and answer listener's questions.2024-01-221h 34
The Game Under PodcastThe Game Under Podcast Episode 1450:00:08 Introduction 0:00:50 Play Magazine's 100 Top Playstation Games 0:13:58 Tom's Top Five Games of All Time 0:22:03 Phil's Top Five Games of All Time (from 2009) 0:24:51 Bayonetta 3 0:33:00 Omori 0:45:00 Jeff Gerstmann giantbomb.gone 0:51:23 GTA 6 0:59:55 Wandersong 1:11:37 Oculus Quest 22022-08-051h 16
The Game Under PodcastBerlin Wall Street Kid0:00:04 Introduction 0:00:44 Max Payne 1 and 2 Remake 0:05:46 Tomb Raider Writer Reveals... 0:10:11 Tom Reviews COVID 0:24:20 Podcast Addict - Chapter Marks 0:26:37 Fever Talk 0:27:22 Tom Reviews Table Top Game Chocolate Monopoly 0:36:26 Phil Reviews Wall Street Kid for NES 0:50:13 Phil Reviews Detention 1:02:06 Phil Reviews Paw Patrol Games 1:08:20 Why You Should Play Kid Games 1:12:55 Sky (The Game from That Game Company) 1:29:17 Gran Turismo 7 1:44:28 Outro2022-04-201h 47
The Game Under PodcastThird Person PoignancyIntro 0:00:11 Muck Bang Style First Impressions - Tom Towers 0:02:05 Gran Turismo 7 0:02:17 Asphalt Legends 9, a brief mention. 0:04:30 Back to Gran Turismo 7 Final Impressions - Both Hosts 0:33:04 A Short Hike Featurette - Phil Fogg 0:42:04 Hakchi and Mini Consoles, the dark art of making legitimate back-up copies available on the NES and SNES mini. 0:51:40 Thermal Paste Wizardry Final Impressions - Both Hosts 0:53:01 Metamorphosis, a Kafka inspired game by Ovid 1:02:15 The Franz Kafka Videogame 1:09:08 Psychonauts 2 - a brief mention.2022-04-051h 15
The Game Under PodcastThe Good LifeIntro 0:00:12 Definateley No Trademark Banter Trademark Banter 0:01:21 Fashion Talk 0:03:40 Tom's Got a Switch, and a Roland First Impressions - Phil 0:11:10 Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 0:17:00 Paper Mario The Origami King - Nintendo Switch Final Impressions - Tom 0:28:45 The Good Life from SWERY65 - PC, Xbox, PS4, Switch Console First Impressions - Tom 0:49:17 Nintendo Switch Outro 1:11:45 Tease for Gran Turismo 72022-03-301h 12
The Game Under PodcastSlime Under Podcast Episode 2Since Phil is on assignment, Tom and Red recorded a short episode analyzing a tentacular genre of Japanese film. There are some slight technical difficulties that are corrected in future episodes of Slime Under Podcast. Thanks for listening to this (non-canon) episode of The Game Under Podcast.2022-02-0343 min
The Game Under PodcastThe Slime Under PodcastSince Phil is on assignment, Tom and Red recorded a short episode analyzing a unique genre of Japanese film. There are some slight technical difficulties that are corrected in future episodes of Slime Under Podcast.2022-01-3135 min
The Game Under PodcastChinese Tron KneesTom and Phil discuss Art of Rally for Switch, Hot Shot Racing, Jason Schreier's new book Press Reset, Vegan Fish, Giantbomb, Omno, The Last Stand and The Ramp on Australia's longest running video game podcast.2021-08-181h 59
The Game Under PodcastThere in the AftertasteTom and Phil discuss Valve's Steamdeck, Nintendo's Switch OLED, Sky Children of Light on Switch, The First Tree on PC, Before I Forget on PC, Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Not Tonight for Switch and PC.2021-07-202h 04
The Game Under PodcastSoft PowerTom and Phil review Ken Williams' book about Sierra Online, the beta of Sky: Season of Assembly, Super Hot, I Dream of You and Ice Cream and also talk about Phil's Trivia Quiz.2021-04-051h 23
The Game Under PodcastHepburn: Katamari DamashiTom and Phil discuss Sony PSVR 2, Rocket League Season 2, Donut County, Super Hot, Game Dev Story, Magic the Gathering, The Gardens Between, Stubbs the Zombie and plenty more.2021-03-032h 20
The Game Under PodcastCyberpunk'dTom and Phil discuss Cyber Punk 2077, Space Court, The Medium, Coffee Talk and Mindscanners. Phil also talks about his PC upgrade.2021-02-122h 06
The Game Under PodcastOne NightstandTom and Phil discuss Tom’s experience with the Oculus Quest 2. We also give our impressions of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, One Night Stand, Space Channel 5 VR Kinda Funky News Flash. Thanks for listening.2020-11-282h 12
The Game Under PodcastCouncil WarsThis episode Tom and Phil talk about the new consoles, Journey to a Savage Planet, Deadly Premonition 2, Project Warlord, Halo 3 and Halo 3 ODST, Kind Words, Art of Rally, Teardown and Perfect Vermin (the game).2020-11-121h 50
The Game Under PodcastPossum Related Body of WaterTom and Phil talk about the latest gaming news and also about a new RTS (Iron Harvest) and what turns out to be there GOTY 2017 (Night in the Woods).2020-09-151h 53
The Game Under PodcastDeadly Premonition with Ridge Racing SupportTom and Phil talk about Deadly Premonition 2, Five Nights at Freddy's, Project Warlock and much more.2020-08-251h 59
The Game Under PodcastMax Payne 2 is a Real PersonTrademark Banter 0:00:36 Wiper Sniper and Wide Stances 0:04:16 Internet Archive 0:05:34 Blinx is to Knack as... 0:10:39 Panducto 0:11:42 Narnia 0:16:28 A Trip back to 2003 0:25:19 Bad Boys: Miami Takedown First Impressions - Tom 0:29:38 Carrion from Devolver for Switch, XB, PC Final Impressions - Tom 0:38:26 Minecraft Dungeons Updated Final Impressions - Tom 0:41:50 Sky: Children of Light Final Impressions - Tom 0:44:10 Beat Cop First Impressions 0:46:52 Pathologic 2 Trademark Banter 0:52:26 Steamlink Tom Towers Reacts... To The News 0:55:50 Gabe Newell & Kim...2020-08-012h 17
The Game Under PodcastBest Vandalism Game of All TimeTom and Phil discuss Sludge Life, Beat Cop, Death and Taxes, Metro Exodus and the new season of Sky: Children of Light.2020-07-121h 49
The Game Under PodcastPlaystation 5 RevealTom and Phil discuss the itch.io bundle, Playstation 5 reveal and give impressions of Streets of Rage 4, The Morticians Tale and A Plague Tale: Innocence.2020-06-151h 59
The Game Under PodcastRemake NewsAfter seven years Tom and Phil re-play and give their impressions of That Game Company’s Journey, but not before giving impressions of Minecraft Dungeons (and Diablo III on Switch), Final Fantasy VII Remake, Resident Evil 3 Remake and final impressions of Sky: Children of Light (coming soon to Switch). We also spritz in some Trademark Banter about the SNES and cover some of the latest news in gaming. Phil also discovers that he can rip ESRB rating descriptions for his review copy.2020-06-032h 15
The Game Under PodcastVideo Movie ThingTom and Phil return to discuss the latest gaming news, some Trademark Banter, and Forza Horizon 4 and What Remains of Edith Finch. We also toss out some book recommendations.2020-04-093h 01
The Game Under PodcastSmugcast 3Smugcast Banter 0:00:15 Puzzle Talk With Gagandeep Singh and Tom Towers 0:02:00 Smugcast Without Intro 0:02:45 Gagan Has Not Published a Podcast in a Year (Who could tell?) Discussion of Top Ten Game Selections from the Endless Backlog Podcast 0:02:46 DMC5 Talk Stylish Action Update 0:12:00 Bayonettaminute Onto Shooters 0:21:00 Doom Discussion 0:26:30 Fornite 0:28:00 Netcode & Boomer Shooters Breaking Down Resident Evil 6 0:33:15 How Bloodrayne and RE6 are Alike 0:39:00 Resident Evil 3 Remake Impressions & Extended Conversation about Resident Evil New Releases 0:53:00 Animal Crossing 0:56:50 Ori: The Will of the Wisps & Original...2020-03-292h 55
The Game Under PodcastDevil May Cry 3Tom Towers and Aaron "Cellar Monster" Mullin return to discuss Devil May Cry 3. Introduction 0:00:09 Aaron "Cellar Monster" Mullin Returns Feature - Devil May Cry 3 0:01:46 It's Influences and Place in the Series 0:08:43 Discussion of Bosses 0:18:40 Level Design 0:38:57 What's to Come in DMC4 and 5. 0:42:30 "Remember Console Wars?" 0:43:19 Overrated? 0:52:45 Weapons Discussion 0:58:00 Fighting Styles 1:02:25 Music 1:09:55 Story and Characters 1:20:20 Dante Voice Acting 1:26:00 Tom's and Aarny's Score 1:30:00 Broader Discussion of the Genre and Aging First Impressions 2:04:10 Astral Chain (and back to DMC) 2020-02-012h 16
The Game Under PodcastCODyssey Tom and Phil go over Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019, Call of Duty WWII and Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, and if you don’t like Call of Duty, listen anyway as we go deep on various gaming topics and writing themes while examining the topic. We also discuss briefly the new Xbox. Thanks for listening.2019-12-181h 11The Game Under PodcastCall of Duty Modern WarfareIntro 0:00:08 PageUnder Podcast 0:00:34 Thyphoid Mary Plagiarism Feature 0:03:00 Tom's PC Build, Final Update 0:04:30 You say Bios, I say BIOS. 0:05:55 MSY and Consumer Law 0:09:08 Hot Hot Hot 0:23:41 First Impressions of Windows 10 0:29:30 What Games did Tom Install First (and ray Tracing) 0:37:33 Manuals and Gew Gaws 0:41:40 Epic Games Store First Impressions 0:47:46 Xbox Gamerpass First Impressions 0:53:33 Streaming Over Wifi First Impressions - Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019) 0:59:57 Preamble/ PC Controllers/ Forza 1:08:05 Respawn 1:09:35 Throwing Shaders 1:10:25 The First Level, and Dick Cheney 1:17:50 Level Design 1:23:19...2019-10-261h 45
The Game Under PodcastThe Residents, Evil? Introduction 0:01:28 Australia's Favourite Music Podcast 0:02:11 Tom's Article about Comersurealism 0:08:21 Sports Talk Trademark Banter0:09:27 The State of GameStop (EBGames), and Game Informer 0:16:25 Hyper Magazine Final Impressions0:21:29 Tom's Final Impressions of That Gaming Company's, Sky. 0:21:55 RECORD SCRATCH Deadly Premonition 2 Announced 0:26:25 Back to Tom's Final Impressions of That Gaming Company's, Sky. 0:36:40 Spoilers Start Here Short Gaming Commentary 0:44:24 Apple Arcade: Will Towers Take a Bite of the Apple? 0:45:39 Call of Duty Black Ops II and Call of Duty WW2 Tom's PC Build0:49:51 Towers...2019-09-221h 27
The Game Under PodcastThe LineTom Towers and Phil Fogg discuss video game and related topics on Australia's longest running video game podcast. Tom plays That Game Company's newest release, Sky, while Phil talks about playing the rare japan-only N64 game Neon Genesis Evangelion. Conversation also dips into Walt Williams book about his time at 2K working on Bioshock, Mafia II and Spec Ops: The Line. 2019-08-241h 23
The Game Under PodcastFinally, The Last GuardianTom Towers and Phil Fogg talk about their Best Game of All Time (spoiler alert it’s neither Yakuza or Killzone). Tom also give his final thoughts on Minerva’s Den and The Protector Files, which at least one of was ground-breaking DLC at the time of release, and the work of many creators who went on to form Fullbright, makers of Gone Home and Tacoma. Tom then reviews Metal Gear Solid ! We also go over Dr. Mario World, Shakedown Hawaii, the Nintendo Switch Lite, the C-64 Mini and Red Dead Redemption 2 before getting to what has beco...2019-07-201h 46
The Game Under PodcastSpacewalking SimulatorIntroduction 0:00:12 Technical Difficulties Trademark Banter 0:01:42 Computer Games 0:01:50 Indie Round-Up First and Final Impressions 0:06:44 Tom Talks Tacoma Part I 0:07:45 Phil Speaks on Spyro Trilogy 0:10:15 Phil on Red Dead Redemption II Gameunder.net Content 0:15:01 Some Article or Whatever 0:15:47 Big News from E3 0:16:39 TurboGrafx 16 Mini (PC Engine Mini) Revealed 0:18:10 21st Century Free Speech Article on Gameunder.net & Story About WW2 Clay 0:21:08 "All Thoughts are Arguments" Tom's Story 0:21:34 The Good Samaritan Final Impressions 0:32:15 Yakuza 4 0:48:00 *Mild Spoilers* Final...2019-06-261h 44
The Game Under PodcastBig BoschTom Towers and Phil Fogg try out their new audio equipment -- what could possibly go wrong? Trademark Banter ensues as well as a brief discussion of Tetris 99.2019-05-3030 min
The Game Under PodcastGoto LosersBefore and after a round of Trademark Banter Tom Towers and Phil Fogg have a YakuzaKillzone Minute, talk about last week's gaming news and then close out the show in typical Towers Style. We've recently upgraded Tom's recording equipment, but you will notice from time to time Phil's mic lets down the show. A new mic is on it's way for use before the next episode.2019-05-111h 21
The Game Under PodcastDevil May CryTom and Phil are joined by their Irish freelancer Aarny ot discuss Devil May Cry, Enter the Gundeon, impressions from the last ten years and the gaming news of the day, along with a sprinkling of Trademark Banter.2018-10-032h 05
The Game Under PodcastBurning Down the HouseTom Towers and Phil Fogg publish another epic episode of Australia's longest running video gaming podcast. We cover off a broad scope of topics and look back at Mikami's original Resident Evil.2018-09-151h 42
The Game Under PodcastScratch Post JacketTom Towers and Phil Fogg discuss IGN's plagiarism scandal, the NES Classic, fashion, cats, Santo, Sam and Ed as well as Silent Hill, Cursed Mountain, Mission Impossible, whiskey, Her Story, Until Dawn, Deadly Premonition, SWERY, Dario Argenta and much much more!2018-08-131h 37
The Game Under PodcastPetrol SniffingPhil Fogg and Tom Towers give thier own Australian Twist (not a cocktail) on gaming and popular culture topics like, oh petrol sniffing.2018-07-301h 45
The Game Under PodcastHegelian Dialectics Gone SexualTom Towers and Phil Fogg talk about games from an Australian perspective, and a little bit of philosophy too.2018-06-151h 19
The Game Under PodcastShakespeare Special (non-gaming)After our first official "Lost Episode", our show 102, Tom and Phil drown their sorrows by taking on a completely non-gaming related topic, that of Shakespeare, and his place in literature.2017-12-2933 min
The Game Under PodcastThe Trotsky & Lenin Show!Tom and Phil talk about Super Mario Odessey, the status and future of gaming, their 100th show and serve a heaping serving of Trademark Banter.2017-11-241h 45
The Game Under PodcastHDeifyTom and Phil talk about new and old forms of games criticism as well as first and final impressions on a slew of games and hardware including: Yoshi's Story Splatoon2 SNES Mini Nintendo Switch The Cat Lady Year Walk Titanfall II Mafia III Uncharted: Lost Legacy Yakuza 0 Transformers Destruction2017-10-211h 31The Game Under PodcastBaby CornTom and Phil talk about the Retron 77, Uncharted 4, Goonies, Top 100 RPG's, Yazuka Zero, Transformers Destruction, Titanfall 2, Titan Souls, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Rage Racer, Ridge Racer Type 4, NegCon and JogCon. Also we settle what is worse, Automobiles or cinema.2017-07-301h 11
The Game Under PodcastEz Just a Prank, Ellen!Tom and Phil exchange some Trademark Banter before giving final impressions of Until Dawn and review the career of David Cage and his games Omikron, Fahrenheit/ Indigo Prophecy, Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls.2017-04-201h 39
The Game Under PodcastMutt the Wonder DogTom and Phil talk AAA development, but also cover the original Xbox, Yakuza Zero, Hollow Knight, Torment: Tides of Numenera, Doom, Scarface, Mafia III and some discussion of Nintendo's Switch2017-03-181h 12
The Game Under PodcastThe Bad SequelIn this episode Tom and Phil revisit the current state of the indie development and give a counterview to episode 92 by looking at the positives.2017-03-101h 05
The Game Under PodcastExhibit AAA: UC4Tom and Phil address the state of triple A development, including Uncharted 4.2017-01-311h 12
The Game Under PodcastChristian Cancer Co.Tom Towers and Phil Fogg examine the current state of indie game development.2016-12-181h 15The Game Under PodcastHobo & The NarcPhil and Tom talk about Sunset Overdrive (this months Games for
Gold offering), Treasure's Gunstar Heroes, their understanding of
Sony (and others) attempts to fill the generation gap, as well as a
much anticipated review of Killzone: Skyfall from Tom Towers and
XBOne Streaming.
Thanks for listening.2016-05-042h 00
The Game Under PodcastTomb Raider 1886Tom and Phil cover The Walking Dead: Michonne Episodes 1 & 2 (spoiler free), The Order:1886 (with scores) and Rise of the Tomb Raider (scored). We get into a bunch of other stuff as well, we thank you for listening.2016-04-202h 11
The Game Under PodcastLife is Strange SpoilercastTom and Phil decided to breakout their spoilercast of Life Is Strange #first aired in Episode 75#^
It was a very important game when we came to our Game of the Year Considerations, but it was buried deeply into Episode 75, so we agreed it shoudl get it's own half-show^
If you have not finished Life is Strange, Please do not listen to this show. But we both encourage you to finish #and obviously listen#.2016-04-1459 min
The Game Under PodcastTom's GOTY GamesAs we approach the middle of April 2016, we relunctanctly ready to rest ouf 2015 GOTY coverag in this episode with Tom's personal GOTY awards.
We also score Stardew Valley and find 123 wasy to veer off-topic.2016-04-052h 52
The Game Under PodcastThe Witness/ GOTYsTom Towers and Phil Fogg have played Jonathon Blow's new game, The Witness and the games that many say influenced it (Myst and The Talos Principle) and give their analysis to open the show.
Phil Fogg gives out his surprising personal Game Under Game of the Year Awards (The Foggies) and the two also talk about ACE Team's body of work including the new Deadly Tower of Monsters.
More Trademark Banter as well.2016-01-301h 55
The Game Under PodcastAcrylic ChickensThis episode Tom Towers and Phil Fogg talk about Oculus pricing, games they picked up over the break and give some final thoughts on games played in, and released in 2015 in anticipation of our Annual Awards Show (the Gundies).
Phil Fogg give scores and final impressions of Yakuza 5 and The Order: 1886.2016-01-141h 54
The Game Under PodcastValve is a LiePhil Fogg fights back (rather enimically) with his own 30 minute solocast. In it he disses Valve, gives impressions of Prison Architect and Blues and Bullets and waxes nostaligic on how The Game Under Podcast began.2015-12-1029 min
The Game Under PodcastWhat's in the Box?Tom and Phil are back with final scores for The Witcher III: Hearts of Stone, The Graveyard and Sunset. We also give first impressions of the recently released Darksiders II: The Deathfinitive Edition and some ongoing commentary on Fallout 4.
First impressions of the Retron 5 as well as some news and Trademark Banter.
Thanks for listening.2015-12-032h 12The Game Under PodcastKeeping ScoreTom Towers and Phil Fogg give final thoughts and scores for MGSV, Life is Strange, and The Beginner's Guide. Fogg goes alone to score Undertale.
Plenty of discussion about themes in games and also a conversation about the status of XB1.2015-11-013h 15The Game Under PodcastSplatter ScatThis show, Phil and Tom talk abuot Ernest Cline's new book Armada, Rocket League, Splatoon (final scores), Amnesia: Memories, Return to Obra Din, The Westport Independant and Mike Bithell's new game Volume.2015-09-031h 52
The Game Under PodcastBig TM BanterIntroduction0:00:25 Lack of Sponsors, No Body's Goin' Break Our Stride
Trademark Banter Interruptus0:01:47 Towers Miserably Ill and Hosts Recount Fever Dreams
First Impressions0:03:44 Tom talks about Fairy Fencer F0:04:20 Tom Trolls Our Loyal Listeners0:05:08 A Discussion of Fencing, Sword Play, Drilling Holes etc...0:07:00 Discussion of Effuu Effuu and Final Fantasy0:08:39 Back to FFF0:19:45 Phallic Art, Phil's History With0:22:20 Back to FFF
Trademark Banter Resumed0:23:03 The Trouble With Running a Game Podcast0:24:00 Tera MMO, and General MMO Discussion0:40:15 Slot Machine Theory0:45:45...2015-08-151h 47
The Game Under PodcastBoo's RevengeTom and Phil talk Rocket League,
And Yager, and Splatoon, MGS: Ground Zeros, Bayonetta 2, and a bunch of other stuff.2015-07-172h 35The Game Under PodcastE3 2015Tom and Phil Go over E3, Witcher 3, Splatoon, VR and so much more.
2015-06-291h 44The Game Under PodcastBroken Sword
Warning: No Phil Fogg in this show, instead you get your overdose of Commenwealth county citizens with the return of Aarny as co-host to the indefatigable Tom Towers.
The gents discuss PC GTAV, Broken Sword and Dragon Souls 2.
Shockingly they make no reference to the N64 in this, our 64th episode, breaking podcast canon.
Thanks for Listening.
2015-05-142h 38
The Game Under PodcastBetrayonetta 2Introduction00:00:16 Hello.
Trademark Banter0:01:54 It's called "Trademark" for a reason0:02:55 Gaming Magazines Update - Hyper's Quarterly Review, GamersTM, EDGE and Game Informer0:09:19 Features in Games Writing0:10:59 Modern Criticism0:13:03 The Problem with Australians0:14:04 Soccertalk0:15:10 Australia Gets Netflix0:16:33 Back to Film Criticism0:19:27 Games Writing on the Internet - an update0:22:00 Gaming Forums0:23:33 P.T and Konami Story
Tom Towers' Aural Review0:27:26 P.T (and various Silent Hill games)0:41:46 Tom's Beaten Games of 2015
Tom Towers' Aural Review0:44:02 Life is Strange Episode 22015-05-012h 23The Game Under PodcastPeter BrockTom and Phil provide epic Trademark Banter, Bayonetta, Dangan Ronpa 2 and Costume Quest.2015-04-122h 02
The Game Under PodcastGOTY 2014Return of the Big Show, Tom and Phil reveal their GOTY 2014 selections, including many other categories as well.2015-02-242h 40The Game Under PodcastRamsteinIntro0:00:26 Phil and Tom come out of hibernation.
Trademark Banter0:01:23 Parental Warning Occurs Here.0:02:09 Maniac Mansion Talk0:02:26 Grim Fandango Discussion0:03:21 Floppies0:05:12 Tom Duel Weilds Current Gen Consoles0:23:01 Phil Has No Games for his PS4.0:23:24 Hyper Magazine is DEAD0:31:30 Gaming Magazine Scene
Hardware Review0:06:02 PS4 Controller Hardware Review
Trademark Banter Resumes0:13:46 Network Speed, The Japanese Decline in Gaming and Toms Impressions on his PS4 Games (Drive Club, LBP3, Infamous: Second Son)
Trademark Banter Ends0:33:46 Games We've Beaten Since Last Episode2015-01-222h 05
The Game Under PodcastBinary DomainThis week we present one of our early shows that you likely have not heard. Tom and Phil used to host a different podcast, this is one of our shows from February 2012.
As you can tell not much has changed, but a distinctive part of that podcast was keeping in our breaks and end of show comments.
In this episode we talk about Final Fantasy 7 (PS1), Shadow Hearts (PS2), Game Dev Story (Mobile), Half-Life 2: Episode 2 (360), Halo 3 (360), Killzone 2 (PS3), Yakuza 2 (PS2), Prey (360) and Binary Domain (PS3). Asura's Wratch also gets our Fake Reviews (TM) segment treatment a...2014-10-271h 22
The Game Under PodcastStumpy McDuckTom Towers humous Phil Fogg by returning to give a review of Odin Sphere, and Dvader pops into talk about PT. We also talk about Wolfenstein: The New Order, the PS4 media options, FIFA 15/ PES 2015, FFX HD and a handful of news stories.2014-08-242h 39The Game Under PodcastCritical ThinkingWho is watching the watchers? Tom F'n Towers and Phil F'n Fogg, that's who!
We talk about a lot of things including incriminating acts of vandalism, friends who eat too much, Stalin, other podcasts and XL Cities (and Shovel Knight), but the big thing we go into this show is the elephant that has been sitting in our kickstarter-funded studio for 51 episodes. Game Reviews. Our personal tastes as well as a complete deconstruction of the literary form.
And what game drove Tom Towers toward never reviewing another game again? You'll have to listen to find ou...2014-08-112h 23
The Game Under PodcastObstinate DonkeyTom Towers and Phil Fogg come out of hibernation to talk about artistic and commerical choices, Dragon's Crown, Killzone: Shadowfall, Watchdogs, Mario Kart 8 and also the Wii U hardware.2014-07-131h 38
The Game Under PodcastTim KeenanIndie Co-founder of Misfits Attic, and creator of A Virus Name Tom, Tim Keenan subjects himself to an interview with Tom Towers. They discuss the game that launched them, the business of being an indie developer and Misfits Attic's upcoming games.2014-05-121h 30
The Game Under PodcastDeciduously AvoidingWe deciduously avoid the news this week and instead give final impressions of Tearaway and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. And... c'mon, who would not want to hear Tom Towers pass judgement on 50 Cent Blood on the Sand?
We also talk about the best end credits ever, sophomore slumps, narration in games and also argue about if this is the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius for games.
Tom Towers also tips his upcoming review of Warlock 2.
Thanks for listening!2014-04-282h 19
The Game Under PodcastWhen a Mocking Bird StrikesWithout a voice, or an internet Phil Fogg has been in the gaming wilderness for a week, so he puts his tiny hand in that of fatherly Tom Towers and gets caught up on the week's news in gaming.
Also, impressions of Modern Warfare 3 and Resistance 2. But in a good way.2014-02-101h 59
The Game Under PodcastNintendo CoverageRob from second-generation.com comes on to give Nintendo impressions and Tom and Phil talk about Steamworld Dig, Antichamber and Metro 2033, along with the week's news.2013-12-152h 13
The Game Under PodcastChair SimulatorWell, well well. Tom Towers reviews The Last of Us. Should be interesting right? We also talk about the latest indy darling, The Swapper and Phil gives his final thoughts on Papo and Yo.
If you'd like to hear Phil's impressions of The Last of Us check out Episode 12.2013-11-272h 35
The Game Under PodcastLesbians (SEO Joke)Tom and Phil return with game impressions galore. Dragon's Crown, Back to the Future Ep.1 and Goodbye Deponia get shown the door, while Ni No Kuni is ushered in with the week's news.
Another Tom Towers Aural Review ends the show, this week the subject is Saints Row: The Third.
Thanks for Listening. 2013-10-272h 21
The Game Under PodcastUntitled ShowThis week, after some Trademark Banter (where Phil buys some new Nintendo hardware), the didactic duo give first impressions of GTA V and Dragon's Crown.
Tom closes out his thoughts on The Raven, we go over the week's news and end it all with an Aural Review of Saints Row 2. 2013-10-042h 33
The Game Under PodcastJenova's WitnessIn a light news (post-PAX) week Phil gives his final impressions of two That Game Company games; Flower and Journey and Tom playes Killzone 2, yet again.
Hilarity Ensues, Thanks for listening, 2013-09-0850 min
The Game Under Podcast2D YES!Tom Towers and Phil Fogg go over all the new console and pricing news of the week.
Tom also finishes out the Max Payne franchise and gives an Aural Review of Max Payne 3. 2013-09-012h 27
The Game Under PodcastSuper Barrio MothersPhil Fogg returns to talk NPD's, Microsoft's latest reversal and some first and final impressions of games new and old, including Bastion, Max Payne, Thomas Was Alone and Vanquish.
This week we not only give our best and worst gaming experiences of the week, but also lengthy discourses on Microsoft's strategy, Nintendo's woes and the plight of the modern writer (and history of when writers had it good).
Thank you for listening, and please, if you enjoy or hate our show, tell a friend. 2013-08-182h 43
The Game Under PodcastWhy Not 17?Tom previews The Raven: Confessions of a Master Theif, we talk about Killzone 3 for the last time ever and Phil gives his first impressions of Halo:CE HD and Activision Hits. We also cover the week's news, give an aural review fo Bioshock and have a discussion about direction in games and the best and worst gaming collections in history.
Thanks for listening - Phil2013-07-1400 min
The Game Under PodcastFreaky FridayDespite Phil's best efforts to derail the show Tom Towers forges on and gives his impressions of S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl. Phil also goes on and on about Killzone 3 and FIFA 13 (what is this, Freaky Friday?). We also talk about used games and piracy.
Anyway, if you are in Africa or Western Australia, please give us a listen. 2013-07-072h 50
The Game Under PodcastLast Of Us SpoilercastThis week we continue (and end) our Naughty Dog obsession with Tom's completion of Uncharted 3 (he reveals his score as well).
Phil Fogg is joined for the second half of our show by Dave Ader, were they discuss Last of Us with plenty of gameplay and story spoilers. 2013-06-302h 02
The Game Under PodcastXbox One-80Trademark Banter0:01:45 Australia Dominates Iraq, is now on par with Iran0:04:53 Phil Has a Kindle/ Book Suggestion 0:06:25 Tom's Deadly Premonition Review is up, we talk about his reviewOngoing Impressions0:08:40 Phil comments on one week with last of Us0:14:15 Splinter Cell Discussion (on stealth)News0:15:15 Aussie Prices for the Next Gen & NZ Wii U for $200!0:19:45 Xbox ONE-80. Microsoft's existential crisis reaches boiling point0:23:20 So will we get one?0:24:10 One Time Check-in Theory0:25:10 What's the difference Between XBOX3 and PS4?0:31:50 Phil Fish, Racism, Nintendo etcetera2013-06-221h 58
The Game Under PodcastE3 2013It's our BIG Show with an E3 and Naughty Dog Explosion. First impressions of Last of Us, Tom plays Uncharted for the first time and we go through our highlights of E3 as well as final impressions of Metro 2033.0:00:58 Trademark Banter - We score our E3 Predictions from Last WeekE3 ReactionsMicrosoft0:07:25 Microsoft Apologizes for Rape0:09:50 The Price - Would we buy it?0:16:00 The Games - MGS5, Dead Rising 3, Forza, Quantum Break and discussion of FMV games, The Last Express, Ryse, Killer Instinct,0:30:05 We Declare RARE Dead0:31:20 D4...2013-06-143h 17
The Game Under PodcastKissy Face DealsTom Towers and Phil Fogg give analysis of the latest news, E3 hype and predictions and somehands-on impressions of Remember Me and a mystery game.2013-06-092h 12
The Game Under PodcastXbox OneTom and Phil talk about the Xbox One launch event and also give their first impressions of Deadly Premonition: Directors Cut as well as final thoughts on Resistance 3, Tomb Raider 2013 and Malacious. Also, Ford Falcons and pogo sticks are mentioned.2013-05-262h 18The Game Under PodcastRE: Revelations00:15 Tribute to Aarny00:27 Introduction00:45 Phil's new games this week.02:06 Halloween and ANZAC Day.04:41 Tom talks about games he has gotten.05:28 Resident Evil Revelations Impressions from Tom and Sub-discussion about limited resources and pacing.
News27:30 NPD - A Big Downturn. 36:45 Nintendo Shuts Down Playthrough Tutorials on YouTube43:30 EA Abandons Online Passes (coded DRM for Multiplayer) and side-discussion of Wii U49:15 Nintendo Direct (we play Care/ Don't Care)YakuzaZillzONE Minute57:00 Yakuza 1 and 2 HD coming to Wii U (and side discussion of Wii U price in Australia)...2013-05-191h 43
The Game Under PodcastGTA SpecialBefore getting into the news of the week Tom and Phil go over all the latest GTA5 news and focus on the evolution of the popular franchise
GTA Special0:07 GTA Through the Ages24:15 We Watch the Latest Trailer
Introduction37:22 Welcome to the Show!39:45 One Last GTA Thing: Odin Sphere and how it is like GTA.
News50:05 Eternal Darkness Sequel58:19 3D Mario Coming by October1:00:57 Respawn on Durango Only
YakuzaKillzONE Minute1:06:48 Killzone and PS4 Controller1:08:47 Yakuza Restaurant Shoot-out
Game...2013-05-061h 46
The Game Under PodcastFederal Burro of InvestigationTom Towers and Phil Fogg break from their monthly podcasting schedule go over the week's news and anything else gaming related in their lives.
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NEWS
3:29 Nintendo Skipping Keynote at E3 2013
11:20 EA Shuts Down EA Partners
22:51 XCOM FPS is Alive and Has a New Name
27:55 HOTD iOS
31:05 Durango Details Coming May 21
35...2013-04-291h 38
The Game Under PodcastYakuza Killzone MinuteTom Towers and Phil Fogg break from their monthly podcasting schedule go over the week's news and anything else gaming related in their lives.
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YakuzaKillzONE MINUTE2:45 Kaz is coming to Hots Shots Golf.
4:04 Killzone Director Says PS4 is Not Just a High End PC
NEWS
7:29 Nintendo Direct Conference
40:25 March 2013 NPD2013-04-2150 min
The Game Under PodcastSpec Ops: The LineTom Towers and Phil Fogg bring their act to a new stage.
3:31 Evoland Impressions and talk about referecial humour and impresonation.
10:45 Zeno Clsh and review processes at big websites.
27:15 Serious Sam 3 and how Phil would fix it.
40:45 Killzone 1 with some Yakuza talk.
51:00 Bull and soap opera talk.
1:05:45 Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
FEATURE
1:17:25 Spec Ops: The Line
SPOILERS BEGIN AT 1:33:00 and end at 2:30:55
NEWS
2:30:55 GTA Tracks Now on Spotify and iTunes...2013-04-143h 28