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Words About GamesOur Most Anticipated Games Of 2025 | Words About Games Podcast #435Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Extended intro where we catch up after 3 weeks away
0:59:06 - Most anticipated games of 2025 (and probably beyond)
2:15:29 - The great 2025 pizza bet
2:18:45 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
Check out our Indie Game of the Week Steam curator page to see all of our previous selections: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/7857031-Words-About-Games/
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...2025-01-112h 25Words About GamesGame of the Year 2024 | Words About Games Podcast #434Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:22:31 - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Game of the Year)
0:29:31 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (Game of the Year)
0:38:06 - Metaphor ReFantazio (Game of the Year)
0:47:25 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
0:51:04 - The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
0:53:15 - Pacific Drive
0:59:48 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
1:05:21 - Alone In The Dark
1:07:19 - Dragon's Dogma 2
1:10:31 - Crow Country
1:12:51 - Animal Well
1:16:26 - 1000xRESIST2024-12-212h 20Words About GamesMy First Gran Turismo Review | Words About Games Podcast #433Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:14:12 - My First Gran Turismo Review
0:30:35 - Do AAA games have a quality control problem?
1:15:44 - Indie Game of the Week - Sleight of Hand (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2857810/Sleight_of_Hand/)
1:22:14 - Fantasy Critic 2024 final check-in
1:44:40 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome YouTube videos): https://justgiving.com/page/wagspecialeffect2024
2024-12-142h 02Words About GamesAmy Spent 2024 Fighting Brain Gremlins & Tackling Her Backlog | Words About Games Podcast #432Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:14:55 - Amy’s Guide To Backlogging & Healthy Gaming Habits (if you have brain gremlins like her)
1:08:19 - Indie Game of the Week - Dante's Ring (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2988030/Dantes_Ring/)
1:12:00 - Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation
1:58:02 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome YouTube videos): https://justgiving.com/page/wagspecialeffect2024
...2024-12-072h 05Words About GamesAre There Too Many Games? | Words About Games Podcast #431Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:54 - Are There Too Many Games?
0:53:12 - Indie Game of the Week - Exo Rally Championship (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2262020/Exo_Rally_Championship/)
0:59:18 - Is a PlayStation handheld a good idea?
1:24:30 - Moody attempts to ruin Amy's life
1:29:14 - Vitz's Cyberpunk 2077 Early Impressions
1:44:59 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
1:55:36 - Amy is annoyed by the Xbox digital storefront
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us...2024-11-302h 00Words About GamesThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review | Words About Games Podcast #430Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:15:33 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review
0:35:14 - Gran Turismo 7's latest update disappointed Vitz
0:41:58 - Our chill out games & how we figure out what games we're in the mood for
1:14:45 - Indie Game of the Week - Assassinvisible (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2207460/Assassinvisible/)
1:18:51 - Amy wants game recommendations
1:53:55 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that...2024-11-232h 01Words About GamesMetaphor ReFantazio Review | Words About Games Podcast #429Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:23:02 - Metaphor ReFantazio Review
0:58:31 - Indie Game of the Week - Acts of Blood (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3031890/Acts_of_Blood/)
1:04:15 - moody's rant
1:08:44 - Phil Spencer says no "red lines" over any Xbox game coming to Nintendo or PlayStation
1:43:35 - Yakuza creator Nagoshi says the era of game size being most important is coming to an end
2:02:45 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome...2024-11-162h 10Words About GamesLife Is Strange: Double Exposure Review | Words About Games Podcast #428Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:48 - Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Review (Full spoiler alert)
1:20:56 - Indie Game of the Week - Thysiastery (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3140180/THYSIASTERY/)
1:23:02 - Amy's thoughts on the Silent Hill 2 remake (full spoiler alert)
1:43:14 - Assassin's Creed boss discusses "devastating" impact of Shadows' diversity and inclusivity backlash
1:58:50 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and...2024-11-092h 06Words About GamesThe ESA vs Game Preservation | Words About Games Podcast #427Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:11 - The ESA is the greatest enemy of game preservation
0:44:52 - Indie Game of the Week - Hollywood Animal (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680550/Hollywood_Animal/)
0:49:59 - the three prongs
0:54:52 - Sony shuts down Concord developer Firewalk Studios
1:15:09 - Ubisoft stealth released an NFT game
1:37:44 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually...2024-11-011h 57Words About GamesAmy’s Top Steam Next Fest Demos | Words About Games Podcast #426Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:38 - Amy’s Top Steam Next Fest Demos (links below)
0:57:09 - Shawn Layden: "AA is gone and that's a threat to the ecosystem going forward"
1:44:22 - Ubisoft responds to report Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown development team disbanded
2:04:25 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
Steam Next Fest links:
- Keep Driving (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2756920/Keep_Driving/)
- To Kill A God (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3015820/To_Kill_a_God/) ...2024-10-262h 11Words About GamesGame Developers Continue To Pay For Management Failures | Words About Games Podcast #425Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:15:02 - Riot Games & Bandai Namco are doing layoffs like d***heads
0:30:19 - Gran Turismo 4 Spec II mod is great
0:39:45 - Pokemon developer Game Freak suffers massive leak
0:51:35 - Indie Game of the Week - Galaxy Hearts (https://tinyurl.com/yscavz5u)
0:55:49 - Football Manager 25 delayed to March 2025
1:13:49 - Alien Isolation 2 announced
1:23:30 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones...2024-10-191h 32Words About GamesSilent Hill 2 Review | Words About Games Podcast #424Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:15:08 - Silent Hill 2 Review
0:44:58 - Witchfire Early Access Impressions
0:59:42 - Indie Game of the Week - The Diner at the End of the Galaxy (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2577420/The_Diner_at_the_End_of_the_Galaxy/)
1:04:31 - Metaphor ReFantazio First Impressions.
1:28:49 - Moody's Astro Bot Thoughts
1:38:18 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams...2024-10-122h 01Words About GamesWe Went To The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Concert | Words About Games Podcast #423Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:13:10 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth concert & retro game hunting in London
0:58:44 - Indie Game of the Week - Fading Skies (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2809200/Fading_Skies/)
1:04:20 - Roughly one million games are launching this month
1:30:21 - A general chat about the state of gaming in 2024
2:06:14 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome...2024-10-052h 09Words About GamesState of Play Reactions (September 2024) | Words About Games Podcast #422Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:16:26 - State of Play September 2024 thoughts
1:06:46 - Indie Game of the Week - Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697000/Windstorm_The_Legend_of_Khiimori/)
1:12:55 - Don't Nod bets on Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, as multiple projects fail to meet expectations
1:30:55 - 'We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money:' Krafton CEO says Tango Gameworks acquisition is about legacy
1:41:22 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect...2024-09-281h 59Words About GamesThe Industry Crash Continues | Words About Games Podcast #421Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:08:53 - The games industry crash continues
0:30:06 - Final Fantasy 16 producer asks fans to please not make "offensive" or "inappropriate" PC mods
0:38:58 - Indie Game of the Week - check out our Steam curator page (https://store.steampowered.com/curator/7857031-Words-About-Games/)
0:43:17 - The game industry is becoming an innovation wasteland (via GameDeveloper.com)
1:08:42 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
1:14:46 - Fantasy Critic Check-In
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help...2024-09-211h 27Words About GamesAstrobot Review | Words About Games Podcast #420Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:13:25 - Vitz got an Astrobot platinum
0:35:53 - Amy has been obsessed with Arco & Tactical Breach Wizards
0:59:37 - Indie Game of the Week - The Witch's Bakery (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2967950/The_Witchs_Bakery/)
1:06:28 - The PS5 Pro starts at £700, doesn't really do much
1:48:03 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
The Witch's Bakery Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sunnylabgames/witch-bakery-paris-2d-adventure-rpg
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome c...2024-09-142h 05Words About GamesPlayStation Shuts Down Concord | Words About Games Podcast #419Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:15:55 - PlayStation axes Concord after less than two weeks
0:44:58 - Sony execs claim the company isn't creating enough original franchises
1:05:53 - Indie Game of the Week - Selfloss (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2996080/TAMASHIKA/)
1:08:56 - Moody's Halo: Reach review
1:34:11 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome YouTube videos): https://justgiving.com/page/wagspecialeffect20242024-09-071h 55Words About GamesWhy Does The World Need A PS5 Pro? | Words About Games Podcast #4180:00:00 - Intro
0:21:35 - The Star Wars tangent...
0:26:34 - ...that leads to the Star Wars: Outlaws tangent...
0:27:46 - ...that leads to the David Cage tangent
0:37:04 - Why Does The World Need A PS5 Pro?
1:07:25 - Indie Game of the Week - Detective Dotson (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450840/Detective_Dotson/)
1:12:18 - A Prominent Accessibility Advocate Worked With Studios and Inspired Change. But She Never Actually Existed.
1:34:30 - Dino Crisis and Monster Hunter are the exact same game, apparently
1:55:35 - Phantom Spark Impressions
1:58:05...2024-08-312h 10Words About GamesVideo Game Social Media Is A Garbage Fire | Words About Games Podcast #417Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:25:19 - The Black Myth: Wukong ‘No Feminist Propaganda, No COVID-19 Discussion’ Email Is Real
0:45:16 - The Serious Lack Of Critical Thinking & Media Literacy In The Gaming Community
1:14:17 - Indie Game of the Week - Hela (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3161310/Hela/)
1:17:53 - There Was No Pokemon Z-A News At The Pokemon World Championship
1:44:36 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn...2024-08-242h 01Words About GamesTango Gameworks Is Back Baby | Words About Games Podcast #416Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:23:05 - Tango Gameworks Is Back Baby
0:40:00 - Dungeons of Hinterberg Review
0:57:29 - Indie Game of the Week - Rue Valley (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/Rue_Valley/)
1:05:07 - We Raised Over £300 And Counting For Special Effect
1:36:14 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
1:45:10 - Fantasy Critic Check-In
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome YouTube videos): https://justgiving.c...2024-08-172h 03Words About GamesWhy Do So Many Video Game Adaptations Miss? | Words About Games Podcast #415Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:21:15 - Why Do So Many Video Game Adaptations Miss?
1:00:26 - Indie Game of the Week - Castaway (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2564860/Castaway/)
1:05:31 - Moody gave us too much power (Amy asks him if he's ever considered which Pokemon is tastiest)
1:23:30 - Game Reviews Are An Absolute Mess
2:00:57 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and...2024-08-102h 10Words About GamesOur Favourite Performances In Games (#LevelUpTheContract) | Words About Games Podcast #414Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:23:45 - Our Favourite Performances In Games (#LevelUpTheContract)
1:04:37 - Indie Game of the Week - Arsonate (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2822980/ARSONATE/)
1:08:01 - Bungie has now laid off a quarter of its employees in the past year
1:33:12 - How To Git Gud…At Racing Games
1:47:35 - Elden Ring (Shadow of the Erdtree spoilers)
1:57:22 - No Man's Sky
2:00:56 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause an...2024-08-032h 07Words About GamesAre Battle Passes Actually Any Good? | Words About Games Podcast #413Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:28 - Are battle passes actually any good?
0:42:52 - How to "git gud"
1:19:45 - Indie Game of the Week - CORPUS EDAX (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2017610/CORPUS_EDAX/)
1:22:10 - Twitch Reinstates Trump
1:39:04 - Fridge Poetry
1:44:25 - Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.49
1:50:53 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome YouTube videos): https...2024-07-272h 01Words About GamesElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review | Words About Games Podcast #412Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:08 - Amy finished Elden Ring
0:24:04 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review
0:55:20 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree spoilers start here
1:15:06 - Indie Game of the Week - Silver Pines (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2333000/Silver_Pines/)
1:22:13 - Ian Bell’s GTRevival Becomes “Project Motor Racing”, Switches Publisher to GIANTS
1:39:47 - Microsoft DEI Lead Blasts Company in Internal Email After Team Is Reportedly Laid Off
2:05:38 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raisin...2024-07-202h 19Words About GamesXbox Chases Growth By Making Game Pass Worse | Words About Games Podcast #411Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:21:53 - Xbox Game Pass
0:58:47 - Indie Game of the Week - Strange Antiquities (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/Strange_Antiquities/)
1:02:38 - How can we fix the games industry?
1:29:36 - Amy's trip to NERG
1:53:02 - Elden Ring
2:01:50 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome YouTube videos): https://justgiving.com/page/wagspecialeffect2024
2024-07-132h 15Words About GamesLife Is Strange Charging More For Early Access | Words About Games Podcast #410Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:15:38 - Working hard to like the Star Wars: Jedi games
0:20:35 - Collecting Final Fantasy
0:22:34 - Nintendo's ideal future Amiibo strategy
0:27:57 - Moody's 40k trip to Japan
0:37:49 - New Life Is Strange Game Charges $30 For Early Access
0:59:43 - Indie Game of the Week - Roman Sands Re:Build - (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231460/Roman_Sands_REBuild/)
1:03:39 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard has awesome difficulty options
1:11:13 - Helldivers 2 Director: "A game for everyone is a...2024-07-062h 14Words About GamesNintendo's "B-Team" Studios Are Sending Switch Out With A Bang | Words About Games Podcast #409Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:23:35 - The latest Nintendo Direct shows that Nintendo's B-Team runs circles around other manufacturer's A-Teams
0:56:26 - Indie Game of the Week - The Posthumous Investigation (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2466900/The_Posthumous_Investigation/)
0:59:40 - The Elden Ring difficulty discourse is hilarious
1:01:36 - Alone In The Dark (2024) Review
1:11:32 - Forza Motorsport Update 9 broke Vitz
1:17:19 - Alan Wake 2: Night Springs is weird (and great)
1:21:45 - Moody is bringing Pokemon back (to his living room)
1:28:35 - everything...2024-06-292h 17Words About GamesAnimal Well Is Amazing | Words About Games Podcast #403Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:22:22 - Amy's Animal Well Review (spoiler free section)
0:31:25 - Animal Well SPOILERS START HERE
0:52:20 - The PS Plus category names are confusing
0:55:30 - Indie Game of the Week - Crowsworn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614330/Crowsworn/)
0:59:50 - Square Enix "aggressively pursuing" new multiplatform strategy after reports FF7 Rebirth underperformed on PlayStation
1:13:44 - Xbox’s Sea of Thieves was the best-selling digital PS5 game in Europe last month (AMY WAS RIGHT SUCK IT)
1:15:54 - PlayStation is replacing Ji...2024-05-182h 17Words About GamesXbox Burns All Of Its Audience Goodwill | Words About Games Podcast #402
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:36 - Housekeeping
0:23:14 - Xbox shutting down four Bethesda studios
1:19:15 - Indie Game of the Week - Compound Fracture (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1460210/Compound_Fracture/)
1:22:58 - this was not my fault
1:24:19 - Perfect Dark Reboot Is Allegedly In Bad Shape
1:26:45 - Nintendo announce the Switch 2
1:41:55 - PlayStation Cancels Helldivers 2 Mandatory PSN Sign-In Requirement Following Player Uproar
1:52:27 - Amy's taking a break from Dragon's Dogma II
1:54:13 - Moody has been playing older, comfort games
1:58:26 - Vitz pitches a banger new mode for Gran Turismo 7
2:03:18 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help...2024-05-112h 22Words About GamesTodd Howard, Xbox, Starfield & All The Tangents | Words About Games Podcast #401Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:09:59 - Free Palestine
0:22:46 - Video games
0:24:02 - Housekeeping
0:26:45 - Todd Howard thinks Starfield was divisive because it was too different from past Bethesda games
0:37:00 - Xbox Series S parity is an anchor holding back games
0:42:24 - Amy pitches her version of the Indiana Jones game trailer for the Xbox Summer Showcase
0:45:18 - Good faith criticism is fun, but enjoy what you enjoy
0:47:52 - Activision Blizzard boosts Microsoft earnings, but Xbox console sales plummet
2024-05-042h 14Words About GamesAmy Has Been Really Enjoying Dragon's Dogma 2 | Words About Games Podcast #400Apologies for Moody's slideshow-like appearance, Discord decided to play a cruel trick on him this week I suppose
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:14:00 - We're raising money for Special Effect!
0:23:39 - Sony mulling Paramount buyout - reports
0:33:55 - Sony Says Stellar Blade Art Referencing Racist Language Was Unintentional, Will be Patched Out
0:44:21 - Bethesda remembers Starfield exists, promises more "soon"
0:55:59 - Indie Game of the Week - Sunset Hills (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1791590/Sunset_Hills/)
1:00:13 - Tribeca...2024-04-272h 20Words About GamesShould We Tip Game Studios? | Words About Games Podcast #399We're raising money for Special Effect! Donate to help an awesome cause and help us hit milestones that will turn into awesome livestreams (and eventually awesome YouTube videos): https://justgiving.com/page/wagspecialeffect2024
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:24 - We are raising money for Special Effect!
0:20:24 - Former Blizzard boss reckons you should be able to tip developers 'another $10 or $20' on top of $70 games
0:33:34 - Our thoughts on the Fallout TV show
0:49:10 - Balatro
1:00:30 - Indie Game of the...2024-04-202h 12Words About GamesDo We Actually Want Shorter Games? | Words About Games Podcast #398
Time Stamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:18:25 - Hellblade II Dev Says People Want Shorter Games0:33:15 - Life is Strange devs Deck Nine accused of crunch, sexism and abusive behaviour amid allegedly toxic culture0:57:37 - Are we going to watch Fallout (the TV show)?1:02:54 - Indie Game of the Week - inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2723430/inKONBINI_One_Store_Many_Stories/)1:07:03 - Amy bought Final Fantasy IX on PS11:09:37 - EA has reportedly closed its UK-based QA team1:16:47 - Xbox sets up a game preservation team and wants "the biggest technical leap ever" for its next-gen system1:31:38...2024-04-132h 15Words About GamesIs Game Pass Still Worth The Money? | Words About Games Podcast #397Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:21:12 - Is Xbox Game Pass still worth the money?
0:54:01 - Should you even play games day one?
1:06:13 - Indie Game of the Week - Jump Ship (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757300/Jump_Ship/)
1:10:01 - Why are younger generations embracing the retro game revival?
1:29:36 - Hidetaka Miyazaki's advice for challenging game design: 'Trust players'
1:37:31 - Capcom fans ask for new Dino Crisis and Mega Man games as sequel survey continues
1:44:01 - Why are we suddenly so obsessed...2024-04-062h 14Words About GamesPhil Spencer's Concerns Are Misplaced | Words About Games Podcast #396Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:11 - Xbox boss Phil Spencer "concerned" over layoffs due to lack of industry growth
0:43:59 - Everyone got mad about Dragon's Dogma 2 microtransactions
0:54:06 - Jim Ryan (booo)
0:59:21 - Moody is almost halfway to being a game industry veteran
1:09:46 - Indie Game of the Week - Blue Prince (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/Blue_Prince/)
1:14:13 - Princess Peach Showtime Review
1:28:31 - Vitz's Monthly Gran Turismo Newsletter
1:32:58 - Amy's official complaint about the GDC Vault
1:34:47...2024-03-302h 09Words About GamesFinal Fantasy VII: Rebirth Review | Words About Games Podcast #395Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:51 - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Review (spoiler free)
1:00:49 - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (and FF7 Disc 1) spoilers start here
1:26:00 - Indie Game of the Week - Everdeep Aurora (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251400/Everdeep_Aurora/)
1:28:14 - Venba wins Grand Prize at the 2024 Independent Games Festival Awards
1:31:27 - IGN laying off three people without consulting newly formed Creators Guild union
1:35:07 - Skydance shows first trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
1:40:33 - PlayStation veteran Connie Booth joins EA2024-03-232h 11Words About GamesR.I.P. Akira Toriyama | Words About Games Podcast #394Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:19:30 - Akira Toriyama, Creator of Dragon Ball and Manga Pioneer, Dies at 68
0:25:54 - Activision QA workers form the largest US video game union yet
0:32:10 - Monster Hunter: World tops 25M sales to cement record-breaker status at Capcom
0:39:05 - What begins as a discussion about how good the Wii U was descends into carnage
0:54:54 - Indie Game of the Week - Nobody Wants To Die (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1939970/Nobody_Wants_to_Die/)
0:57:53 - For some Helldivers 2 players...2024-03-162h 18Words About GamesSurvivor’s Guilt and the Games industry Layoffs | Words About Games Podcast #393Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:16:01 - Amy's funny story of when she bought her Nintendo Wii
0:24:28 - Bring back Goat format in Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel
0:32:24 - Moody finally played D&D for the first time
0:37:38 - Survivor’s Guilt and the games industry layoffs
0:45:02 - Xbox Partner Showcase thoughts (and burning out on all the games showcases)
1:03:12 - Indie Game of the Week - Abyss X Zero (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2872300/ABYSS_X_ZERO/)
1:07:17 - World's First Museum Of Video Ga...2024-03-092h 13Words About GamesEverything Is Fine, Honest | Words About Games Podcast #392Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:07:47 - Amy found some old game consoles
0:17:55 - It has been a ruinous year for video games
1:00:30 - Indie Game of the Week - Slash Quest (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2718010/Slash_Quest/)
1:04:06 - Pacific Drive
1:22:24 - Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.43
1:29:52 - Amy finished her first Pokemon game (Violet)
1:39:30 - Pokemon Presents 2024 thoughts
1:44:41 - Remedy Entertainment buys Control series rights from 505 Games for €17m
1:57:31 - Alan Wake 2 speedrunner stops speedrun to do some da...2024-03-022h 19Words About GamesThere Was A Nintendo Direct AND An Elden Ring DLC Trailer!? | Words About Games Podcast #391Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:06:20 - Amy is a Pokemon nerd now
0:17:37 - Amy's latest video essay is out now
0:25:00 - Moody's final thoughts on Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
0:31:53 - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase thoughts
0:41:35 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree trailer thoughts
0:51:41 - Moody wants to talk about the Borderlands movie trailer
0:57:23 - Indie Game of the Week - Arco (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2366970/Arco/)
0:59:54 - IGN Creator's Guild union officially recognised
1:01:07...2024-02-251h 55Words About GamesLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review | Words About Games Podcast #390We delayed recording and releasing this podcast because we heard from our sources that Xbox was going to be a dead brand on Thursday, but then that didn't happen so Amy and Moody review the new Like A Dragon game.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:08:50 - Amy has a new video essay coming out soon
0:11:24 - Amy has been salvaging her old game consoles & games
0:21:33 - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review
0:59:39 - Indie Game of the Week - Steam Next Fest...2024-02-172h 13Words About GamesWe Watched The Last of Us Part 2 Documentary | Words About Games Podcast #389Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:20 - Amy's kinda funny Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth story
0:13:06 - Amy needs help with gamer maths
0:16:35 - Trophy hunting
0:26:40 - Let’s talk about Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II
0:50:20 - Rumour: A New PlayStation Handheld Console Reportedly in the Works
0:58:52 - Indie Game of the Week - Isles of Sea and Sky (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1233070/Isles_of_Sea_and_Sky/)
1:04:01 - What do you even say about the Xbox di...2024-02-102h 18Words About GamesOur State of Play Reactions | Words About Games Podcast #388Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:42 - State of Play thoughts
0:48:01 - Silent Hill: The Short Message
0:56:51 - The Last of Us Part 2 Remaster
1:02:47 - Is Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth more or less bannanas than the rest of the Yakuza games?
1:06:32 - Indie Game of the Week - Grunn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2720950/Grunn/)
1:10:06 - Spec Ops: The Line has been delisted and that sucks
1:14:15 - Tencent CEO thinks its gaming business achieved nothing last year, for some reason
2024-02-032h 01Words About GamesAre AAA Games Sustainable? | Words About Games Podcast #387Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:19:49 - Are AAA games sustainable?
0:45:47 - 5,900+ layoffs have been announced so far in 2024
1:03:27 - Indie Game of the Week - Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2653470/Little_Problems_A_Cozy_Detective_Game/)
1:05:09 - Awesome Games Done Quick 2024 was a great celebration of gaming, raised more than $2.5million for charity
1:11:48 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
1:20:10 - Turnip Boy Robs A Bank
1:24:34 - Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.42
1:28:43 - The Legend...2024-01-272h 05Words About GamesFantasy Game Critic 2024 Draft | Words About Games Podcast #386Surprise!
In a bonus episode we get the gang back together to draft our 2024 Fantasy Game Critic league.
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2024-01-232h 05Words About Games10 Games To Get To Know Us (Part One) | Words About Games Podcast #385Amy & Vitz are joined by special guest Sadie Flayeh to talk about some of the games that impacted them throughout their lives.
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...2024-01-202h 24Words About GamesWhat Games Are We Most Looking Forward To In 2024? | Words About Games Podcast #384This episode has a ton of technical issues. Discord kept freezing. I apologise, we did our best to talk around it.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:54 - Achievement/Trophy Hunting
0:24:48 - The games of 2024
1:26:36 - Predictions and general chat about 2024
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2024-01-132h 17Words About GamesResident Evil 4 Remake Review | Words About Games Podcast #347Amy and Moody sit down to review the recent Resident Evil 4 Remake & Dredge, chat about the Super Mario movie, casting in video games and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:47 - Resident Evil 4 (2023) Review
0:50:35 - Dredge Review
1:06:58 - Indie Game of the Week - Heartworm (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/Heartworm/)
1:12:44 - Super Mario Movie beats Frozen 2 to become biggest animated film debut of all-time
1:22:17 - The Super Mario Bros theme is the first game music selected for preservation in...2023-04-152h 12Words About GamesWhat Future Games Are We Looking Forward To? | Words About Games Podcast #346Amy & Moody talk about some games they're looking forward to for 2024 (and beyond), "woke soundtracks", emulation and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:12:53 - What future games are we looking forward to?
0:59:47 - Indie Game of the Week - Howl (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2172180/Howl/)
1:06:30 - Ex-Stadia head Phil Harrison departs Google following service's demise
1:11:48 - GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin is coming to Steam
1:15:47 - Ark 2 delayed, Survival Evolved official servers to shut down later this year
2023-04-081h 55Words About GamesWe Recorded This Podcast 30 Minutes Before E3 Was Cancelled | Words About Games Podcast #345Amy & Moody talk about whether anyone will turn up to E3 (which wasn't cancelled when they recorded it), Amy reviews Octopath Traveler 2, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:34 - Is Anyone Turning Up To E3 This Year?
0:46:56 - Octopath Traveler 2 Review
1:11:26 - Indie Game of the Week - Mr. Sun's Hatbox (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1214670/Mr_Suns_Hatbox/)
1:17:32 - Rest in peace Lance Reddick
1:21:58 - Hellblade 2 Will "Push The Boundaries" Of Facial Animation, Ninja Theory Says
1:26:28...2023-04-012h 12Words About GamesTalkin' All Things The Last of Us | Words About Games Podcast #344Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:21 - The Last of Us season 1 discussion (Spoilers)
1:11:22 - Indie Game of the Week - El Paso, Elsewhere (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546310/El_Paso_Elsewhere/)
1:14:08 - Amy has a problem
1:15:33 - Last of Us season 2 and beyond speculation (Spoilers for Last of Us Part 2)
1:54:54 - Cool games coming out next week
1:58:49 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
Want to hang out with us while we play games? Head over to twitch.tv/wordsaboutgames and drop...2023-03-252h 05
Words About GamesDo We Need Mid-Generation Console Upgrades? | Words About Games Podcast #343Amy & Moody chat about what the deal is with mid-generation console upgrades, Moody gets his heart broken by The Pokemon Company, we both go on a massive tangent while trying to talk about game prices, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:19:27 - Do we need mid-generation console upgrades?
0:43:21 - Amy's been playing Dino Crisis?
0:48:14 - Indie Game of the Week - Amanda The Adventurer (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2166060/Amanda_the_Adventurer/)
0:53:45 - Moody's time to shine
0:54:45 - Square...2023-03-182h 11Words About GamesSo, What's The Deal With The Term JRPG? | Words About Games Podcast #342This week Amy & Moody chat about the history of the term "JRPG", the woes that have beset Square Enix & Ubisoft, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:24 - Final Fantasy 16 producer Yoshida sparks debate over use of JRPG term
0:52:19 - Indie Game of the Week - Cognition Method (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1636620/Cognition_Method/)
0:58:06 - Microsoft confirms this year's Xbox Games Showcase airing 11th June
1:10:50 - Idiots Are Mad You Can’t Look Up Ashley's Skirt In Resident Evil 4 Remake
...2023-03-112h 03Words About GamesSuicide Squad Kill The Justice League Gameplay Reveal Impressions | Words About Games Podcast #341This week Amy and Moody talk about their Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League thoughts, try to figure out what Pokemon Sleep actually is, wonder what it will take for VR to go truly mainstream, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:50 - State of Play Impressions
0:35:21 - Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League Gameplay Reveal Impressions
0:51:05 - What Even Is Pokemon Sleep?
0:56:43 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree announced
0:59:08 - Indie Game of the Week - It's A...2023-03-042h 03Words About GamesThe Activision Blizzard Merger Is Getting Ridiculous | Words About Games Podcast #340Amy and Moody chat about the ever increasing ridculousness surrounding Microsoft's attempted purchase of Activision Blizzard, Amy reviews the excellent A Space For The Unbound, and more.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:02 - The Activision Blizzard merger is getting ridiculous
0:50:50 - A Space For The Unbound Review
1:03:48 - Indie Game of the Week - In Stars And Time (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/In_Stars_And_Time/)
1:06:26 - Blizzard workers furious after ‘demoralizing’ Q&A meeting
1:24:17 - Would you rather have Dead Space 4 or a Dead Space 2 rema...2023-02-252h 04Words About GamesWhat Makes An Open World Boring? | Words About Games Podcast #339This week, Amy & Moody chat about open world game design, Game Pass cannibalising sales, fun video game movie trailers (and spoof trailers) and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:18 - Forspoken Impressions
0:23:58 - Talking about open world design that does and doesn't work for us
0:49:31 - Indie Game of the Week - Coven (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1785940/COVEN/)
0:54:32 - ???
0:55:55 - Microsoft confirms Game Pass cannibalizes sales
1:05:14 - Nintendo responds to falling profits with 10% raise for Japanese staff2023-02-182h 02Words About GamesHogwarts Legacy | Words About Games Podcast #338Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:45 - Hogwarts Legacy
0:54:29 - Cooling off
0:55:51 - Indie Game of the Week - Shadows of Doubt (https://store.steampowered.com/app/986130/Shadows_of_Doubt/)
0:59:03 - Oops
1:00:37 - Nintendo Switch is officially the third-best-selling console of all time
1:05:38 - Nintendo Direct round-up
1:26:34 - Microsoft’s Activision acquisition in peril after UK regulator warns of harm to gamers
1:40:13 - Bramble: The Mountain King launches April 27 (Moody is working on this game get hyped)
1:42:14 - Coo...2023-02-101h 52Words About GamesDead Space Review | Words About Games Podcast #337Amy and Moody sit down to review Dead Space, whatever is going on with E3, how we think Bioware could handle Mass Effect 3's endings in Mass Effect 5, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:08:47 - Moody has thoughts about The Last of Us episode 3
0:18:38 - Dead Space Review
0:55:08 - Indie Game of the Week - Shardpunk: Verminfall (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1183800/Shardpunk_Verminfall/)
0:57:27 - Goldeneye 007 Review
1:09:05 - Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo reportedly skipping E3
1:19:05 - Have...2023-02-042h 13Words About GamesLet's Talk About Accessibility | Words About Games Podcast #336This week, Amy and Moody are joined by the awesome Scott Sedman to talk about accessibility in video games.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:14:07 - Let's chat about accessibility
0:38:52 - The Last of Us and the "video game adaptation curse"
0:42:20 - Hi-Fi Rush Impressions
0:49:01 - Forspoken('s dialogue) Impressions
0:57:00 - The Yu-Gi-Oh tangent
1:06:51 - Indie Game of the Week - The Star Named EOS (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619230/The_Star_Named_EOS/)
1:10:44 - Crystal Dynamics...2023-01-282h 16Words About GamesFantasy Game Critic 2023 Draft | Words About Games Podcast #335Amy, & Moody are joined by special guests Elfdaughter, Feywald, Russell and Vitz to draft their teams for this year's Fantasy Critic showdown.
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Follow Amy Kate on Twitter @jerobolod or over on Instagram @reallyjerobolod2023-01-211h 26Words About GamesWhy Do We Play The Games We Play? | Words About Games Podcast #333Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:12:22 - Moody & Joe argue about the new Avatar while Amy hides in the corner
0:22:44 - Moody has some news
0:25:15 - A messy conversation about the games we like to play and why we like to play them
1:00:09 - Case of the Golden Idol
1:06:47 - The Entropy Centre
1:13:23 - What's on our Christmas gaming backlog?
1:21:11 - Indie Game of the Week - Imperial Grace (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1652580/Imperial_Grace/)
1:22:45 - The...2022-12-202h 13Words About GamesThe Game Awards Happened Again This Year | Words About Games Podcast #332Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:20:04 - General thoughts on the Game Awards
0:33:20 - Talking about the Game Awards awards
0:44:06 - Game Awards trailers and stuff
1:05:05 - Indie Game of the Week - Europa (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2214880/Europa/)
1:07:21 - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
1:14:39 - A Little To The Left
1:17:47 - How To Say Goodbye
1:23:33 - The Last of Us (TV Show) official trailer thoughts
1:29:25 - Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo (apparently)
1:32:48...2022-12-122h 07Words About GamesAmy Read All 111 Pages Of The Xbox CMA Response (For Some Reason) | Words About Games Podcast #331Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:10:05 - Amy's got beef with Geoff Keighley
0:16:48 - Amy read 111 pages of Microsoft's CMA review response for some reason
0:20:11 - Microsoft admits "many" PlayStation exclusives "better quality" than those on Xbox
0:32:57 - Nintendo has a highly successful console without Call of Duty
0:46:57 - Phil Spencer admits Microsoft shipped games "too early"
0:55:51 - Pentiment wouldn't have been possible without Game Pass, says Obsidian's Josh Sawyer
0:59:13 - Indie Game of the Week - Writer's Block (https...2022-12-061h 57Words About GamesWhat Games Inspire Us? | Words About Games Podcast #330Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:18:16 - How did Amy & Moody become friends?
0:31:55 - What a year
0:36:31 - Moody's first game is coming out this week
0:45:26 - Games that had a big impact on us (Part 1)
1:08:27 - Indie Game of the Week - Paleo Pines (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1202200/Paleo_Pines/)
1:11:03 - Games that had a big impact on us (Part 2)
1:48:21 - Triple-A Alien Game Inspired By Dead Space And Resident Evil Reportedly Launching 2023
1:57:14 - Games Out...2022-11-292h 07Words About GamesGod of War: Ragnarok Review | Words About Games Podcast #329Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:09:47 - Pokemon Scarlet/Violet is a bit buggy
0:16:28 - God of War: Ragnarok spoiler-free review
0:25:50 - God of War: Ragnarok spoiler discussion
1:08:46 - God of War: Ragnarok post-game discussion (more spoilers)
1:30:42 - Indie Game of the Week - Abiotic Factor (https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/)
1:32:54 - Game Awards nominees thoughts
2:04:06 - Games Out This Week
2:05:21 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
2:10:03 - Fantasy Critic Check-In
Want...2022-11-222h 16Words About GamesFinal Fantasy 16 Producer Attempts To Defend Lack of Diversity | Words About Games Podcast #328Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:17:55 - Upcoming video updates
0:25:33 - Final Fantasy 16 Producer Defends Lack Of Diversity
0:47:25 - Signalis
0:57:52 - Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
1:06:06 - Indie Game of the Week - Moviehouse (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1576280/Moviehouse/)
1:09:45 - PSVR 2 to launch on February 22 for $550
1:17:22 - The Last Of Us TV Series Confirmed To Premiere In January
1:21:29 - EA has "at least" two more Marvel games in the works
1:25:41 - Ikea has demanded an indie...2022-11-082h 05Words About GamesLet's Talk About Game Pass And Other Xbox Stuff | Words About Games Podcast #327Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:25:28 - Microsoft misses Xbox Game Pass subscriber target for second year
0:37:40 - Yakuza Producer Credits Game Pass For Rise In Popularity In the West
0:41:00 - Microsoft Reveals Almost Half Of Series S Owners Are New To Xbox
0:46:17 - We Are OFK
1:01:25 - Vampire Survivors
1:09:18 - Indie Game of the Week - Shumi Come Home (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1740300/Shumi_Come_Home/)
1:11:38 - CD Projekt Red announces remake of first Witcher game
1:16:19...2022-11-012h 06Words About GamesSilent Hill Is Back | Words About Games Podcast #326Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:16:21 - Konami revives Silent Hill with five new projects
0:36:08 - A Plague Tale: Requiem Review
0:55:07 - The Gran Turismo 7 Curveball
0:56:38 - Final Fantasy XIV has ensarned a new victim
1:07:09 - Indie Game of the Week - Exocide (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1678350/EXOCIDE/)
1:09:44 - Resident Evil 4 Remake thoughts
1:18:10 - Final Fantasy XVI story trailer thoughts
1:26:29 - Why no Gotham Knights review???
1:32:01 - Dev Claims Many In The Industry Are Trying...2022-10-242h 13Words About GamesLet's Chat About Hogwarts Legacy | Words About Games Podcast #325Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Chatting
0:20:20 - Is Amy an adult now (part 2)?
0:25:33 - The Effect of Supporting J.K. Rowling (and Hogwarts Legacy)
1:03:53 - Indie Game of the Week - Loretta (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592540/Loretta/)
1:07:19 - Hellena Taylor Is Asking Fans To Boycott Bayonetta 3
1:20:09 - Fired Nintendo QA contractor to receive $26k settlement
1:26:02 - In Liz We Trust? Is The Perfect Satirical Take On Truss' First Weeks As UK Prime Minister
1:32:30 - Splatoon 3
1:41:02 - We Are O...2022-10-182h 12Words About GamesActivision Blizzard Didn't Give Union Testers A Pay Rise | Words About Games Podcast #3240:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:21:51 - Amy got surprisingly emotional over the end of Overwatch
0:24:18 - Activision Blizzard withheld raises from union campaigners, NLRB finds
0:35:58 - Tattoo artist lays a legal RKO on Take-Two over Randy Orton's ink in WWE 2K games
0:43:51 - Roblox Accused Of Enabling Sexual Exploitation Of Child In New Lawsuit
0:58:59 - Indie Game of the Week - Battle Cakes (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062860/BattleCakes/)
1:01:18 - Is Amy an adult now?
1:02:45 - Activision Blizzard acquisition updates
1:20:54 - Sony says live...2022-10-112h 08Words About GamesE3 Will Never Die | Words About Games Podcast #3230:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting (Part 1)
0:02:39 - Moody watched Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
0:06:37 - Intro & Just Chatting (Part 2)
0:22:50 - Star Trek interlude (sorry not sorry)
0:29:20 - E3 is returning in June 2023 with a twist
0:45:50 - Google Stadia is shutting down in January
0:57:39 - Indie Game of the Week - Solace State: Emotional Cyberpunk Stories (https://store.steampowered.com/app/928000/Solace_State_Emotional_Cyberpunk_Stories/)
1:00:07 - Ninja Theory disputes claims it is using AI to replace voice actors
1:11:45 - Ex-Nintendo worker details labour complaint
1:21:13...2022-10-032h 03Words About GamesTokyo Game Show Was Really Good This Year | Words About Games Podcast #321Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:20:47 - Nintendo Direct Highlights
0:46:47 - State of Play Highlights
0:56:43 - Tokyo Game Show Highlights
1:05:30 - Game Devs of Color Direct Highlights
1:11:40 - Phil Spencer says Xbox will continue M&A activity to remain competitive
1:24:28 - HowLongToBeat has been integrated into the Xbox app on PC
1:32:29 - Steelrising’s assist options should become standard for Soulslike games
What We've Been Playing:
1:40:25 - The Last of Us: Part 1
1:50:23 - Steelrising...2022-09-202h 13Words About GamesWhy Are People Losing Their S*** Over The Last Of Us? | Words About Games Podcast #320Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:19:17 - Why are people losing their shit over The Last of Us Part 1?
What We've Been Playing
0:32:30 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3
0:43:20 - Steelrising
0:57:39 - Splatoon 3
1:02:16 - Indie Game of the Week - Dordogne (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272840/Dordogne/)
1:05:51 - Monkey Island Hype
1:08:10 - Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal reclaim IPs
1:28:07 - ABetterUbisoft members discuss state of company ahead of Ubisoft Forward
1:54:13 - Awesome Games Done Quick pulls in-person e...2022-09-122h 10Words About GamesImmortality Is An Amazing Game | Words About Games Podcast #319Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
What We've Been Playing:
0:21:46 - Immortality
0:34:02 - Escape Academy
0:38:12 - Islets
0:48:48 - F1 Manager 2022
0:56:59 - Indie Game of the Week - Vikings on Trampolines (https://store.steampowered.com/app/748810/Vikings_On_Trampolines/)
1:00:08 - Striking Distance CEO Glen Schofield Walks Back Controversial Comments About Crunch Culture
1:14:49 - Microsoft confirms new Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan and its pricing
1:22:51 - Xbox says Call of Duty will be on PlayStation after current...2022-09-062h 04Words About GamesSony Are Increasing The Price Of The PS5 | Words About Games Podcast #318Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:19:55 - The PlayStation 5’s Price is Increasing Without Warning in Most Territories
0:46:04 - Coffee Talk developer delays next game, alleges publisher PQube misused funds
0:58:25 - Square Enix Follows Up On Closed Western Studios By Opening A New Western Studio
1:03:38 - What We Thought Of Gamescom 2022
1:13:38 - Our Favourite Gamescom 2022 Games
1:42:29 - What we’ve been playing this week (Saints Row)
1:59:30 - Games Out This Week
2:02:58 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head (The Last of Us: Part...2022-08-302h 14Words About GamesRumbleverse & Rollerdrome Are Fun Games | Words About Games Podcast #317Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:18:58 - What we’ve been playing this week
0:42:58 - Embracer to acquire Lord of the Rings IP, Tripwire, Limited Run and more
1:03:47 - Indie Game of the Week - Luna Abyss (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1933000/Luna_Abyss/)
1:07:21 - Nintendo is actively investigating reports that its female testers face harassment and discrimination
1:20:35 - Women in Games' new guide hopes to tackle gender underrepresentation and "dysfunctional work cultures"
1:26:35 - Popular PC mod sites ban homophobic mods for In...2022-08-232h 04Words About GamesSony Pays Devs To Keep Games Out Of Game Pass |, Shocking No-One Words About Games Podcast #316Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting (and Moody's return)
0:24:53 - What we played last week (Two Point Campus, Unpacking)
0:37:00 - Microsoft claims Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to keep games off Xbox Game Pass
0:46:58 - Microsoft is bringing Minecraft Legends, Lies of P, and a whole bunch more to Gamescom
0:55:17 - Indie Game of the Week - BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1815540/BLINNK_and_the_Vacuum_of_Space/)
0:58:23 - Nintendo Has No Plans To Increase Switch Price “At This P...2022-08-151h 57Words About GamesWe've Learned How Bad The Harassment Towards Bungie Has Been | Words About Games Podcast #315Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:19:27 - A note about Words About Games “””content””” going forward
0:31:16 - Court ruling reveals more details about death threats against Destiny 2 developers
0:43:51 - Metal: Hellsinger Devs Announce Star-Studded Gamescom Concert
0:53:20 - Indie Game of the Week - Bramble: The Mountain King (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623940/Bramble_The_Mountain_King/)
0:56:09 - A year later, A Better Ubisoft says none of its demands have been met
1:09:17 - Sony says Microsoft’s ownership of Call of Duty could influence cons...2022-08-082h 02Words About GamesTalkin' All About Our Favourite 2022 Games | Words About Games Podcast #314Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:25:33 - Keith talks about the games he would play if his PC worked
0:43:11 - Amy talks about her favourite games of 2022 so far
1:04:21 - Indie Game of the Week - Cryptmaster (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1885110/Cryptmaster)
1:08:29 - What games are we most looking forward to for the rest of 2022
1:49:08 - Games Out This Week
1:52:58 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head
Want to hang out with us while we play games? Head over to t...2022-08-011h 57Words About GamesUnity CEO Calls Indie Devs Fucking Idiots For Some Reason | Words About Games Podcast #313Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:14:08 - Game Devs Who Don't Focus On Monetization Are "F*cking Idiots", Says Unity CEO
0:29:18 - Nintendo Japan formally acknowledges same-sex marriage
0:37:26 - PlayStation Stars loyalty programme announced
0:48:11 - Indie Game of the Week - You Will Die Here Tonight (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446350/You_Will_Die_Here_Tonight/)
0:52:38 - Sexual Orientation Settings are Coming to The Sims 4
1:01:23 - Bayonetta 3 finally arrives in October
1:12:20 - Soulframe looks like Warframe crossed with Princess Mononoke2022-07-182h 01Words About GamesGod of War Ragnarok Is Coming This November | Words About Games Podcast #312Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:23:57 - New God Of War: Ragnarok Trailer Reveals November Release Date
0:34:14 - E3 is partnering with PAX organizers for 2023 return in LA
0:49:05 - Xbox will again focus on its next 12 months at Gamescom 2022
0:55:31 - Indie Game of the Week - Tracks of Thought (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1487630/Tracks_of_Thought/)
0:59:22 - Video games market to decline year-on-year in 2022, study suggests
1:08:18 - A Better ABK calls for staff walkout following Roe vs Wade reversal
1:14:11...2022-07-111h 45
Words About GamesRoe V Wade Reversal Hurts Game Devs | Words About Games Podcast #310Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:20:10 - Roe v. Wade reversal hurts game developers
0:40:51 - PlayStation latest company to skip Gamescom 2022
0:50:13 - Developers Are Pointing To Cyberpunk 2077's Disastrous Launch For Delays
1:04:28 - Indie Game of the Week - Lost In Play (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328840/Lost_in_Play/)
1:07:23 - Thirsty Suitors wins 2022 Tribeca Games Award
1:10:41 - Activision Blizzard internal review finds "no evidence" it ignored harassment
1:18:47 - Activision shareholders vote to re-elect board, including Bobby Kotick
1:26:37...2022-06-282h 08Words About GamesFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth Speculation | Words About Games Podcast #309Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:17:59 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth announced for Winter 2023
0:49:48 - Indie Game of the Week - Nivalis (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488490/Nivalis/)
0:53:03 - Capcom Showcase Thoughts
1:20:52 - Amy & Tori’s top 5 favourite games from Not E3 2022
1:47:40 - ID@Xbox's Summer Game Fest brings seven days of playable demos
1:52:15 - Unannounced Fire Emblem game reportedly detailed online
1:59:35 - Games Out This Week
2:02:26 - OpenCritic Head-To-Head (Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes)
...2022-06-202h 08Words About GamesAll Our Favourite Games From Not E3 2022 | Words About Games Podcast #308Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:19:24 - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase General Thoughts
0:28:28 - Redfall
0:31:38 - Hollow Knight: Silksong
0:33:55 - Riot Games coming to Game Pass
0:36:07 - Other games that jumped out at us
1:01:11 - Starfield
1:04:37 - Summer Game Fest General Thoughts
1:08:17 - Games that jumped out at us
1:19:57 - Day of the Devs (our favourite showcase?)
1:27:48 - Tribeca Games Spotlight (our other favourite showcase!)
1:38:03 - The Devolver Digital Countdown To Marketing2022-06-132h 08Words About GamesIt's Almost Time For E3 2022 (Sort Of) | Words About Games Podcast #307Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:18:17 - How do we feel about E3 not being a thing this year?
0:25:39 - June State of Play thoughts
0:59:16 - Indie Game of the Week - Mind Over Magic (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1270580/Mind_Over_Magic/)
1:02:00 - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet release date trailer thoughts
1:06:23 - Summer Game Fest speculation
1:20:19 - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase speculation
1:44:33 - Nintendo thoughts
1:54:20 - Wild, untamed speculation
2:07:56 - Games Out This Week
2:09:37...2022-06-072h 15Words About GamesPlayStation's Jim Ryan Writes Email Full Of Nonsense | Words About Games Podcast #305Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro & Just Chatting
0:18:27 - PlayStation president faces backlash after refusing to take a stance on abortion rights
0:35:46 - Insomniac 'fought hard and did not win' argument with Sony to publicly support abortion rights
0:47:30 - Bungie Stands by Pro-Choice Statement Amidst Reported Sony “Muzzle”
0:52:37 - Certain Affinity will pay to move its devs out of places hostile to their rights
0:59:34 - Indie Game of the Week - 20 Minutes Till Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966900/20_Minutes_Till_Dawn/)
1:03:24 - Sony brings...2022-05-232h 03Words About GamesDiscussing The Redfall & Starfield Delay | Words About Games Podcast #304Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:24:00 - Phil Spencer Says Xbox Needs To "Work To Better Meet Expectations" After Starfield Delay
0:44:28 - Let’s talk about that Unreal Engine 5 train station demo because omg
0:48:48 - Activision Blizzard Brags About Diversity Tool, Dials Things Down After Backlash
1:00:28 - Indie Game of the Week - Potionomics (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874490/Potionomics/)
1:02:54 - Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order devs allegedly pushed for a protagonist who was black and/or a woman
1:05:12 - Nintendo lays out 2022 ga...2022-05-162h 03Words About GamesSquare Just Sold A Ton of IP To Fund NFTs (lol) | Words About Games Podcast #303Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:11:42 - Amy needs to vent about Star Trek: Picard
0:26:41 - Square Enix is selling Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and its Western studios
0:43:56 - Summer Game Fest Confirmed For June 9 And You Can Watch It In IMAX
0:52:18 - Indie Game of the Week - Baladins (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1866320/Baladins/)
0:57:20 - Bungie Says Opting To Support Reproductive Choice "Wasn’t Difficult"
1:11:33 - FTC opens probe into Sony's acquisition of Bungie
1:18:50 - New York sues Activision Blizzard over...2022-05-102h 03Words About GamesLooking Ahead To The Xbox & Bethesda E3 Showcase | Words About Games Podcast #302Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:21:38 - Moody has a PS5 now
0:30:22 - Xbox And Bethesda Games Showcase Announced For June
0:47:37 - BioWare Contractors Say They Are "Struggling To Make Ends Meet" On Low Wages
0:55:13 - Indie Game of the Week - Chants of Senaar (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1931770/Chants_of_Sennaar/)
0:58:15 - Nintendo contractors report harsh working environment
1:04:51 - Activision Blizzard again accused of threatening employees for speaking out
1:15:20 - Former Blizzard Versailles staff have won their legal battle against th...2022-05-022h 06Words About GamesDo Game Reviews Still Have Value? | Words About Games Podcast #301Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:13:32 - Do game reviews still have value?
0:29:48 - SOC Investment Group pens letter to Activision Blizzard shareholders to reject the Microsoft deal
0:37:20 - Fate of Activision Blizzard lawsuit unclear as California lawyer accuses governor of interference
0:44:12 - Bungie goes “digital-first”, offers remote roles in the US
0:52:37 - Indie Game of the Week - Betrayal At Club Low (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1885750/Betrayal_At_Club_Low/)
0:56:56 - Microsoft Reportedly Looking To Put More Ads Inside Xbox Games
1:0...2022-04-191h 59Words About GamesJoe Medforce's Excellent WASD London Adventure | Words About Games Podcast #300Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:16:52 - Joe Medforce talks about his experience at WASD London
0:43:45 - Joe Medforce reviews Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (the movie)
0:52:08 - Indie Games of the Week - Swordcery & Batora: Lost Haven (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817030/Swordcery/ & https://store.steampowered.com/app/1506440/Batora_Lost_Haven)
0:59:45 - Let’s celebrate the BAFTA 2022 Game Awards Winners
1:14:08 - Ubisoft is Doubling Down on In-Game NFTs Despite Everybody Hating Them
1:18:49 - Union Calls Out Activision For Undermining Strike Effort By Not Including Raven Wor...2022-04-122h 12Words About GamesCan E3 Be Salvaged? | Words About Games Podcast #299Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:16:56 - E3 won't have a digital show this year either
0:34:47 - Sony Unveils New PlayStation Plus Options That Combine Plus And Now Together
0:52:46 - Indie Game of the Week - Fashion Police Squad (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1319460/Fashion_Police_Squad/)
0:56:34 - State of Decay 3 report details troubled development
1:10:41 - GDC's Activision Blizzard Sponsored Women In Games Event Was Reportedly Full Of Creeps
1:16:28 - US Senators call out 'unacceptable' lack of accountability for Bobby Kotick in Microsoft buyout ...2022-04-052h 04Words About GamesHow We Deal With Gaming Backlogs | Words About Games Podcast #298Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:46 - How we tackle our gaming backlogs
0:34:51 - Sony reportedly plans to announce its Game Pass competitor next week
0:49:40 - Some cool things from the Future Games Show Spring Showcase
1:00:41 - Indie Game of the Week - Fobia: St. Dinfna Hotel (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1298140/FOBIA__St_Dinfna_Hotel/)
1:05:07 - New Activision Blizzard lawsuit details further allegations of harassment and discrimination
1:14:36 - Microsoft says it won’t object if Activision recognises Call of Duty studio’s potential union2022-03-282h 07Words About GamesLet's Talk About Hogwarts Legacy | Words About Games Podcast #297(i'm sure putting the game name in the title of this video will prove to be a great idea)
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:14:41 - Let’s Talk About Hogwarts Legacy
Links:
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/jk-rowlings-anti-transgender-stance-and-hogwarts-legacy/1100-6501632/
https://www.fanbyte.com/news/icymi-everything-from-todays-hogwarts-legacy-state-of-play/
https://www.thegamer.com/hogwarts-legacy-boycott-ethical-consumption-harry-potter-jk-rowling/
0:55:05 - Indie Game of the Week - Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920780/Stray_Gods_The_Roleplaying_Musical/)
1:00:21 - Microsoft's Perfect Dark studi...2022-03-222h 04Words About GamesMore Women Allege Sexual Harassment At Sony | Words About Games Podcast #296Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:45 - 8 more women allege sexual harassment and discrimination at PlayStation maker Sony
0:29:58 - Talking about last week's State of Play
0:43:58 - Bundle for Ukraine now live on itch.io (https://itch.io/b/1316/bundle-for-ukraine)
0:48:20 - Indie Game of the Week - Sovereign Syndicate (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674920/Sovereign_Syndicate/)
0:52:49 - FromSoftware Employees Report Poor Pay And Working Conditions
0:59:22 - Elden Ring & Video Game Discourse(TM)
1:16:13 - EA, Gearbox, And Microsoft Among 65 Companies Speaking Out Against Texas Anti-Trans Directives
1:2...2022-03-162h 02Words About GamesIs 2022 Going To Be The Best Year For Video Games? | Words About Games Podcast #295Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:41 - Is 2022 Going To Be The Best Year For Video Games?
0:57:44 - Indie Game of the Week - Bear And Breakfast (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1136370/Bear_and_Breakfast/)
1:00:34 - Xbox boss Phil Spencer asks fans not to "weaponise" games for "battles between platforms"
1:06:34 - Activision Blizzard sued by family of employee who committed suicide
1:12:51 - Activision blames Microsoft acquisition for failure to hire another woman to its board
1:17:14 - Activision Blizzard says it’s facing difficulties attracting and retai...2022-03-082h 10Words About GamesNext Sims Expansion Is Releasing In Russia After All | Words About Games Podcast #293Amy & Moody have a totally normal podcast & discuss EA's u-turn regarding their next Sims expansion releasing in Russia, Ubisoft continuing to ignore it's workers and common decency and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:23 - EA to launch Sims 4 Wedding Stories in Russia
0:28:30 - After 200 days, employee group A Better Ubisoft says none of its demands have been met
0:39:54 - BBC report suggests Roblox has an issue with sexually explicit content
0:48:23 - Indie Game of the Week - Abermore (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569220/Abermore/)
0:53:55...2022-02-232h 10Words About GamesPlayStation Is Buying Bungie | Words About Games Podcast #291Sony is buying Bungie and Amy & Moody have called in the big guns to help them collect their thoughts - Joseph Moran of The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast
Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:11:49 - Sony buying Bungie for $3.6 billion
0:18:56 - Sony, with Bungie’s help, to launch ‘more than 10 live-service games’ by 2026
0:31:47 - Sony Plans To Spend $1.2 Billion On Bungie Staff Retention
0:35:06 - Jim Ryan Says That Sony Isn't Done Buying Studios
1:02:59 - Indie Game of the Week - Dark Times: Wrath of the Raven (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1737530/DarkTime...2022-02-072h 09Words About GamesUbisoft Reckons Players "Don't Get" NFTs | Words About Games Podcast #290Time Stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:16:35 - Ubisoft VP says players 'don't get' NFTs, but can't explain what there is to get
0:29:21 - Riot Games will pay $100M in gender discrimination settlement
0:39:57 - Raven unionisation plans continue without Activision Blizzard recognition
0:49:28 - Indie Game of the Week: Beacon Pines (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269640/Beacon_Pines/)
0:54:26 - Call Of Duty Will Stay On PlayStation For Now, Bloomberg Reports
1:16:55 - PlayStation VR2 announced, bringing eye-tracking and Horizon’s Aloy to the living room
1:31:01 - Gaming Tidbits (AGDQ 2022 / Halo & Forza players / Resident Evil sales / Epic...2022-01-312h 05Words About GamesOur Game Awards Reactions | Words About Games Podcast #285Amy & Moody are joined by Averil this week to discuss all their thoughts about last week's Game Awards, new revelations about Destiny developer Bungie, a doggo filled intermission & more!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
16:24 - Game Awards show thoughts
35:23 - Game Awards winners reactions
51:20 - Our favourite trailers/reveals from The Game Awards
1:12:00 - Intermission
1:16:06 - Bungie CEO apologises after damning report exposes a culture of "overt sexism" at the studio
1:27:24 - Activision Blizzard workers group announces strike fund, begins unionization eff...2021-12-142h 06