CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

The Big Stuff: - Nerdtacular All-Stars trivia team, all three hosts ended up on the same team with Scott's sister Wendy - Team name brainstorming (Cerebral Cortex, Obsessive Core Pulsive, Psycore Logical Corefare, etc.) - Trivia seeding test results and strategy - 500 episode milestone / mugs still available - Patreon/Core.show support plug Games Discussed: - Diablo IV's new expansion (record-breaking second expansion, early buzz positive) - Vampire Crawlers - Windrose - Blacksmith Master - Mouse: P.I. for Hire - Lucky Tower Ultimate - Pragmata - The Witcher 3 - Syntopia - Slave Spire 2 Listener Stuff - Letter from EdOrange correcting Scott on Cockneys being from London, not Manchester, plus Dragon Warrior Monsters on Game Boy Color Some chaos for you at the end: - Bo sharing weird Amazon product recommendations that escalated into adult toy territory - Ottawa sex shop / the Glebe neighborhood rabbit hole - Tax write-off bit inspired by a Conan podcast segment about buying nerd stuff and expensing it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk a bit about all this Windrose news in our feeds. But then to the deep stuff, like a visual grid of the kinds of gamers we are. Baldurs Gate 3 is getting modded with a remake of the original GB game, done by fans. Microsoft is rethinking gamepass, and saying its too expensive. Maybe they go with ads, bundles, and more? We kinda hate this. Rockstar got hacked and it was kinda lame what came out in the leak. Star Trek game PULLED from stores, and the larger story of running out of time on license deals.  Scott and Jon played more Crimson Desert and Resident Evil 9. Scott also played Kulo Niku: Bowl Up! And some WoW raiding. Beau hit more Kiwami 3, Hades 2 Dream Dives, and Absolum. He also had some time in Replaced and Slay the Spire 2. Plus your milk bag emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Man's Sky adds Pokémon-style Xeno Arena minigame. Split Fiction studio hits 50M games sold. Graveyard Keeper is free on Steam. Brief OW announcements note. Swear word appreciation, Warhammer 40K musical announcement, StarCraft tabletop minis preorder, Barrett/Animal Crossing crossover bit, scissoring education, game you bounced off question, memorable NPCs question, EverQuest Legends hype, Transformers Matrix of Leadership replica preorder, Marble Madness remix song search. GAMES! RE Requiem week 2 with Scott and Jon. Crimson Desert (Jon hooked, Scott sucked in). Scott on Raccoin (coin pusher meets Balatro). WoW and DQ Builders 2. Jon played Eternal Life of Goldman demo. Beau on Yakuza Kiwami 3. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/FhDew_TgQyg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nerdtacular 26 tickets, bags, and CORE swag. Sony raising PS5 prices. Stormgate losing multiplayer after server partner pivots to AI. Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews are bad. Classic Resident Evil games on Steam, go GOG instead. Scott and Jon played Resident Evil Requiem together (Tuesdays 1pm). Scott in WoW and Dragon Quest Builders 2. Jon hooked on Crimson Desert. Beau wrapped Pirate Yakuza, more multiplayer Slay the Spire 2.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo's surprising decision to make physical Switch 2 games more expensive than digital versions. EverQuest is relaunching in a format designed for time-strapped adults and old farts like us, Capcom is patching out some “accidentally” written incest from Street Fighter 6, Clair Obscur's devs confirm there's no canon ending, new gameplay footage dropped for both Exodus and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. And loads more on top of that! Scott - Crimson Desert - Dragon Quest Builders 2 - WoW Midnight Jon - Crimson Desert Beau - Crimson Desert - Slay the Spire 2 - Diablo 4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crimson Desert launched today, reviews are mixed as expected, amazing open world, minimal story, no traditional leveling, open-world jank. John is at Disneyland! DLSS 5 announced by Nvidia, AI-yassifies characters without permission from devs like Capcom. Listener indie game Garden and a Goat announced, wishlistable on Steam. WoW Midnight discussion, level boosts are hard without knowing your class…but maybe no more? Pinball FX Williams Collection recommended, Pinball Map app finds nearby machines. Evoker alt class tried and abandoned. And loads more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nerdtacular 2026 tickets holding at early bird pricing, plus a swag bag-only option now available at frogpants.com.
 News: - NetEase pulls funding for Gang of Dragon — future of the game unknown - Valve still targeting 2026 for Steam Machines despite RAM shortages; rumored to be a factor in Sony/Xbox strategy shifts - EA lays off Battlefield staff post record-breaking launch - Jeff Kaplan on his Blizzard exit — plus his one Overwatch regret: making it too team-focused when players want to shine individually - Fortnite raising V-Buck prices - Timberborn hits 1.0 - Xbox pushing "everything is an Xbox" / Project Helix, leaning into Windows 11 - Valve reports 6,000+ games made over $100k on Steam last year 
Shared Play: Slay the Spire 2 — all three played it, early GOTY contender Scott: WoW: Midnight (great time, nearly max level, campaign a little cheesy), Thysiastery (turn-based dungeon crawler, very positive on Steam).  Also: The Instance now posting Fridays at frogpants.com/instance. Jon: Finished and 100%'d Resident Evil Requiem Beau: Slay the Spire 2, more Star Trek Voyageur, dipped into new Diablo IV season (may have bought the Doom skin) Feedback: Listener thinks he catches Scott being simultaneously terrified by AI and delighted by one-button AI rotations in WoW. And he is wrong about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looks like Sony is officially getting out of the port business and going all Nintendo on us again. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is indeed happening. Highguard is officially leaving in just a few days. MetaCritic got weird with AI over the last few days. The games we played, a lake correction, Zillow and WoW, and some Diablo 2 stuff! GAMES PLAYED Scott - World of Warcraft Midnight - RoadCraft Jon - Resident Evil: Requiem Beau - Legend of Grimrock - Star Trek: Voyager - The Killing Stone - Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon - Overwatch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 2026 is shaping up to be a massive month for gaming, with big hitters like Crimson Desert, Marathon, Pokémon Pokopia, Slay the Spire 2, Solasta 2, Death Stranding 2 on PC, and the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection all loaded up. Also, Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox, while Sony raises a few eyebrows by signaling a potential end to PC ports. Our eyebrows are defiinately raised. Marvel's Wolverine finally has a September release date, and Valve finds itself in legal hot water as New York's Attorney General sues over alleged illegal gambling promotion to kids among other things. Also, Overwatch is going mobile with Overwatch Rush. Weird. GAMES PLAYED: Scott - Overwatch - UFO 50 (with Van) - Abathor (with Van) - Worms WMD (with Van) - TowerFall (with Van) - Duck Game (with Van) - Boomerang Fu (with Van) Jon - Biorand Resident Evil 2 - Resident Evil 6 - Resident Evil Requiem Beau - Darkhaven (demo) - Vampire Crawlers (demo) - Dead Spies (demo) - Pragmata (demo) - Wanderburg (demo) - Underkeep (demo) - Esoteric Ebb (demo) - Arms of God (demo) - Armatus (demo) - Wild Blue Skies (demo) - Farever (demo) - Rune Dice (demo) - Twilight Imperium (demo) - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (demo) - Far Far West (demo) - Baldur's Gate 3 (Honour Mode) - Overwatch - Marathon Server Slam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That ashes of creation thing is just getting messier and messier by the day. Also, Unity wants you to type your next casual video game. We will explain.  GAMES PLAYED SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK - Diablo 2 Resurrected – Infernal Edition - Overwatch - Dobbel Dungeon SCOTT - Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp - No Man's Sky – Remnant Mode - Escape from Ever After JON - Mewgenics - TR-49  - Resident Evil 2 - Fortnite BEAU - Baldur's Gate 3 – Honour Mode - Star Trek Voyager Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our live watch-a-long AUDIO of of today's Sony State of Play.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we prep for the State of Play today, we talk about the games we played this week, and hit the news about all the Warlocks coming to all the Diablos. Highguard and 2XKO getting big layoffs, and the upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3 TV show! Games Played This Week Shared Play - Jon & Beau: Mewgenics Scott - Animal Crossing (on Switch 2) - Goblin Sushi - V-Rally 4 Jon - Mewgenics - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Beau - Yakuza 3 - Marathon - Crimson Desert - Game with Balls - Ravenswatch (as Merlin) - Skate Story - Overwatch - Enshrouded (Solo) - Deadlock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overwatch might be making a big play with some re-branding, a slew of new heroes, and loads more. Will it put things back on top for the team shooter to beat? We talk about that, plus the Ashes of Creation mess, Steam hardware talk from Valve, and what might be the end of all things Outer Worlds. GAMES PLAYED - The Midnight Walk (Scott) - Butcher's Creek (Scott) - LUNARK (Scott) - Resident Evil 2 (Jon) - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (Jon) - Super Nintendo (Jon) - Pirate Yakuza (Beau) - Overwatch (Beau) - Valheim (Beau) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, now that Highguard is out, what the hell is it? We have takes. Also, the games of Feb, new Mario trailers, Dispatch censorship worries, Hasbro up to no good, Bobby with a Mini Instance chat about the Midnight pre-patch and upcoming launch in WoW, all the games we played and more! Shared Play - Highguard  Scott - V Rising - Caravan SandWitch Jon - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Beau - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - Cobalt Core - Jump Space - Enshrouded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about the Xbox showcase today, as well as the dust up over CDProjekt Red and VR mods. Plus RE getting yet another remake, Highguard getting a freebie, Marathon maybe doing ok afterall, and Nintendo getting you guy another weird toy.  GAMES PLAYED: SCOTT Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster  Fire Emblem: Engage  Terra Pit JONI  Final Fantasy VII Remake BEAU  Elden Ring  Shinobi  Guild Wars Reforged  Pirate Yakuza  Heroes of the Storm  Peak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott sits down with Warren Davis for a deep look at the creation of one of the great arcade games of all time, Q*Bert, as well as his direct impact on everything from the Joust seires to Mortal Kombat to Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Check out his book: ‘Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games’! Some amazing insight in this episode with Warren, and we hope enjoy it!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where the heck is Highguard? Also, Kratos has been cast, RE:R got showcased today, Tomb Raider series gives us a look at Sophie Turner in the role, Ubisoft doing more Ubisoft things, we have an end date for New World, the end of Anthem this week, and more. We played Cozy Caravan, Marble's Marbles, Find my Buddy, OddCore, Trails in The Sky 1st Chap, FF VII remake, Yakuza Kiwami 2, FFI and IV, and a little Yakuza Pirates. Plus your emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January Releases: Let's mostly focus on Animal Crossing and FFVII Remake for Switch 2, plus Code Vein 2 and Highguard. (yeah, we kinda forgot about Highguard too.) StarCraft Shooter coming to Blizzcon? It might be Blizzard’s third attempt at a SC shooter, reportedly an open-world project led by Dan Hay (Far Cry fame). Other stuff: Awesome Games Done Quick, a Starfield Star Wars conversion, and FF Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles hitting 1 million players. We discuss games we played this week, including PlippUp, Fallout 4/New Vegas, Trails in the Sky, The Séance of Blake Manor, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Voidigo and beating Powerwash Simulator 2.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for our anual personal and group awards for the games of the last year, and a few that are not. :) Join Scott Beau and Jon as they look back and forward and somehow up and down as well. Oh and this is the first time this gets called The osCORES. Big thx to Taz for the post art! Jump in! Full award notes: https://www.frogpants.com/corepicks2025  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diablo IV: Both Scott and Beau are back in for Season 11. Scott’s "Hot Take" is that the game is officially "very good now”, and he does not care who knows it. (Paladin to 46); Beau claims it’s the best season of "Diablo 3" yet. (lol) Scott: Revisiting Overload (on sale), playing Escape Room Simulator 2, and starting Banquet for Fools. Jon: Reached the new area in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and is impressed by the visuals. Beau: Mostly Jump Space outside of D4 play.  And a CRAP ton of your emails and texts for our last episode of 2025! POSSIBLE SPOILER POINTS 00:00:00.00 - 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 - 00:00:00.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your ‘500+ Episodes’ mugs at Frogpants.shop now before its too late!. We recapped The Game Awards: Jon loved Resident Evil Requiem, Scott is into Total War Warhammer 40k, and Beau liked Gang of Dragon. We mostly bounced off Highguard. News: Steam Winter Sale is live. Fallout Season 2 has started. We discussed Netflix buying WB (details at core.show). Supervive is shutting down after 7 months. Played: Scott is on Path of Exile 2 and Mutant Football League 2. Jon is trying demos like Pragmata and back in FFXIV. Beau is on Witcher 3 and other sick-friendly games this week. Ozzfudd notes Scott can finish Far Cry 4 and 5 in minutes via secret endings. Just another Nick suggests Super Fantasy Kingdom. Email us at [email protected]!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audio edition of our watch-a-long! Listen along with us! Video version will be up on CORE.SHOW shortly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 500! Finishing Dispatch, loving Split Fiction, playing Demeo DND, and the Hordes of Hel! Plus Shinobi is underrated, Divinity still has a lot of stuff on the ground, Witcher 3, and a LOT of prep for tonight’s Game Awards. (coming in a separate post.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎉 500 EPISODE MUGS NOW AVAILABLE! Get yours reserved before we hit the limit! https://frogpants.shop  ⚠️ SPOILER POLICY CLARIFICATION Going forward: 1. We'll do our best not to offer major spoilers on narrative elements 2. We'll give ample warning to pause, skip ahead, or come back later 3. We'll front-load discussions with spoiler-free content - Scott will play BGM over spoiler sections for podcast listeners - Jon is doing YouTube chapters ASAP once the episode posts NOTE: This has never been a spoiler-free show, but we're making extra effort for those asking. You have personal responsibility to avoid spoilers if they matter to you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎮 MAIN TOPIC THE FEW GAMES OF DECEMBER 2025 Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Octopath Traveler 0, Metroid Prime 4, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, Terminator 2D: No Fate, & More. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📰 NEWS ROUNDUP 🐴 Indie Game "Horses" Keeps Getting Banned Banned from Steam, Epic, and now Humble. Still available on Itch.io and GOG. 🎬 Justin Lin to Direct Helldivers Movie The Fast & Furious director takes on the video game adaptation. 🐺 SO MUCH WITCHER - Witcher 4 NOT coming in 2026 - Witcher 5 and 6 also in the works - Witcher Remastered on the way 🔞 WickedWhims Has 300K Daily Logins Sims' biggest sex mod sees massive daily usage 🧛 Paradox Takes Blame for Bloodlines 2 Publisher says responsibility for poor sales lies fully with them, not developers ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎮 WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING SCOTT ⚠️ Possible Spoilers: Did I finish Dispatch? Have to wait and see! Split Fiction - Incredible co-op game. Most FUN game this year! PowerWash Simulator 2 - Still the best CHORE CORE of 2025. JON CyberPunk 2077 - Done everything in base game, Phantom Liberty awaits Marvel Cosmic Invasion - Started and finished SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance - Sleeper hit! (Scott confirms) BEAU Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt continues Noobs Are Coming Jump Space Rocksmith 2014 - We're back Star Citizen - I forgot about it... sorry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott dropped a Patreon vs Core.show support comparison video—check it at Core.show for the breakdown. Also posted an article about RAM prices going absolutely bonkers right now. The advice? Wait it out. Don't be the person overpaying because you can't control yourself.  News Roundup:  WoW: Midnight Gets Real Jon brought the news: World of Warcraft's next expansion drops March 2nd, 2026. Mark your calendars, prepare your excuses for missing work. Half-Life 3 Copium Intensifies People—including "insiders"—still think HL3 is getting announced this year. Spoiler: It's not. It never is. Stop doing this to yourselves. CD Projekt Reality Check No Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2 at the Game Awards. Shocking absolutely no one.Cyberpunk 2077 hit 35 million copies sold, outpacing The Witcher 3's trajectoryCyberpunk 2 is still years away. Hang in there, chooms. GAMES PLAYED Scott's Games Dispatch Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault No Way Home Guild Wars 2 Milestone Jackbox Party Pack 11 Jon's Games Cyberpunk 2077? Beau's Games Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Finished Witcher 3 Total Chaos And LOTS MORE! Contact: [email protected] | Text: tenhams.com Links: Frogpants.com/core Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main Topic: Game Awards Nominees. Megabonk dev withdraws "Best Debut Indie" nomination (made previous games). Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 breaks record with 12 nominations. Notable snubs: ARC Raiders, Dispatch, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Other News Xbox Partners Showcase (Tides of Annihilation, Vampire Crawlers, Total Chaos) Epic/Unity partnership for Fortnite integration Krafton AI controversy re: Subnautica 2 bonuses Dispatch skill requirements discussion First live-action Zelda movie set photos Our Week in Gaming Shared: Dispatch progress (Beau completed, Jon restarted, Scott finished Episode 1) Beau: Claire Obscur Act 3, Slay the Spire boardgame, No Man's Sky Normandy unlock, Vampire Survivors VR Scott: Forestrike (standout), Shelldiver (incremental gem), Advance Wars binge, Moonlighter 2 purchased, Cleared Hot, Guild Wars 2 reinstalled Jon: Cyberpunk 2077 continues Fallout 4 pricing clarification from NickLandry - Anniversary Edition upgrade options explained, Xbox Play Anywhere support added. Links: Patreon.com/coreshow | CORE.show | frogpants.com/core New article on CORE.show: Vegas conversation about AI threats + why GoldenEye is the GOAT. CORE.show vs Patreon (frogpants.com/core) Episode 500 commemorative mug dropping at frogpants.shop this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valve has three new hardware options for you, and we talk about them in detail today. Plus all the news and stuff you can stand, as well as a visit from Bobby for a nice little WoW update!  GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Tavern Keeper JON Dispatch CyberPunk 2077 BEAU Farthest Frontier Jump Space REPO ARC Raiders Vampire Survivors VR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the details on CORE.show, and what you can get from it! WoW is not coming to consoles, says game lead at Blizz. Fortnite has all the cartoon dads now. Rockstar doing some devious firings. Your Steam Deck can now download while asleep! Warhammer Survivors is HAPPENING! Blizzcon tickets go up tomorrow. Playstation Portal finally does cloud. The return of Nexeopardy! All the games of the week and loads more. SCOTT Hoop Land Mech Havoc Utopia Must Fall JON The Outer Worlds 2 Cyberpunk 2077 Dispatch BEAU ARC Raiders  Aliens: Dark Descent  Ball X Pit Dawn of War: Definitive Edition Jump Space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo wants you to feel like those happy pandemic times again with a big update to Animal Crossing on Switch 2. Also, all the games of November, the Amazon Games layoffs and the apparent shutter of New World. Civ 7 trying to fix things. Claire and Cloud together at last. All the games we played plus all the usual stuff Enjoy! SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Slots & Daggers SCOTT Powerwash Simulator 2 Warside JON The Outer Worlds 2 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Dispatch BEAU Aliens: Dark Descent Fellowship Jump Space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does anyone make a definitive list of the best games? It’s impossible, but we talk about the latest attempt anyway. Plus, Remedy losing their CEO after Firebreak did so poorly, and Vampire Survivors adds DLC to DLC. We also field a load of your questions this week, along with the usual dork-athon, and the games we played to boot!  SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Battlefield 6 SCOTT Superliminal (beat it!) Battle-Suit Aces Yet Another Zombie Survivors Geometry Survivor Dungeon Clawler Slots and Daggers JON Dispatch The Outer Worlds 2 Absolum It Has My Face BEAU Fellowship No Man’s Sky Ball X Pit Farthest Frontier Void Crew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early reviews for the Xbox handheld are out, and it is a mixed bag to say the least. Understanding Fearless Drafts. Glen Powell wants in on E33 movies. EA employees not happy about the sell out. Quantic Dream is making a….free to play MOBA? Yep. Also, all the games we played and loads more! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Ball X Pit The Exit 8. Funguys Swarm Soulstone Survivors Silent Hill f JON Megabonk BEAU Battlefield 6 Hades 2 Pinball FX Star Trek Voyager Across The Unknown demo Cosmic Invasion demo Whiskerwood demo Skate Story demo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight into Hades II gameplay talk! Covering the “rat boss,” progress paths, end-game challenges, and tarot upgrades, all leading up to some admittedly broad comparisons to ARPGs and roguelites. Design depth, storytelling, and character reactions, Greg Street’s studio troubles, praise for Megabonk. Not to mention the mess that the gamepass changes continue to be. Sackbird Studios has our hopes. Make your own VR headset at home and WAY MORE STUFF! SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Hades 2 Megabonk SCOTT It Has My Face Soulstone Survivors Deep Rock Survivors JON Final Fantasy Tactics Remastered Ultra HD Power Extra Edition BEAU Void Crew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott & Jon’s Horror Video Game Fun Time kicks off Friday with Silent Hill f, running each Friday this month. Main topic covers October’s big releases like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, Little Nightmares 3, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Mina the Hollower and more. Other news: Microsoft hikes Game Pass, EA goes private, Fortnite pulls Peacemaker, Capcom coy on RE9. Dear Martha Gameshow returns with “Find the Flaw.” This week in play: Hades 2, CloverPit, Shipbreaker, Kaiju Cleanup, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Megabonk, Sonic Racing Crossworlds. GAMES PLAYED SHARED Hades 2 CloverPit SCOTT Hardspace: Shipbreaker Kaiju Cleanup (upcoming) JON Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Megabonk Sonic Racing Crossworlds BEAU Hades II all day all night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy ten years to CORE! Plus, Beau reminds us about a Kojima credit card coming soon. Highlights from TGS like Kojima’s new horror game OD and Capcom announcements including C. Viper in SF6, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. PlayStation’s State of Play brought a bag of goodies: Saros, Zero Parades for Dead Spies, Flight Simulator 2024, a Deus Ex remaster, Mega Man in Sonic Racing, Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete, Code Vein 2, Let it Die: Inferno, Chronoscript, new Pulse speakers, and Wolverine. (Which looked REALLY good.) Plus all the usual fun times at CORE. SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Scott and Jon both spent time in Megabonk, which is far better than its looks suggest. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds was played by Scott and Jon. Hades II saw time from all of us, with Beau having already played in Early Access and a bit more today. Borderlands 4 continued, mainly Beau. More No Man’s Sky, though not much new to report, Beau included. SCOTT Plenty of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Three hours of Metal Gear Solid Delta — very Kojima. Tried the demo for Slots & Daggers, which will be a day-one buy. JON Fortnite remains a regular, especially the Blitz mode. BEAU Skate in Early Access. More Hollow Knight: Silksong. Some Heroes of the Storm, though waiting on the new patch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo Direct dropped big news: Metroid Prime 4, more Fire Emblem, a quirky “Ditto Crossing,” and even Virtual Boy stuff, plus Hades 2’s 1.0 launch date is September 25. Meanwhile, Randy Pitchford remains the industry’s baffling clown in an ill-fitting suit, Sega is back with some old-school “Ninten-Don’t” ads, and speculation heats up around Cyberpunk 2 possibly including multiplayer (though Scott was sure that was already confirmed). And of course, LOTS MORE!  Shared Games This Week •Borderlands 4 •No Man’s Sky Scott •Town to City •Cash Cleaner Simulator Jon •No, I’m Not a Human Beau •Hollow Knight: Silksong •Elden Ring: Neightreign •Void Crew •World of Warcraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frogs, flies, and state borders! Keanu Reeves expressed willingness to bring back Johnny Silverhand in future Cyberpunk projects, fueling speculation about DLC or cameos. PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, hosts, and more. Exhibition 33’s concert tour selling out instantly, Halo Infinite getting Invasion mode, and Steam reviews for Silksong differing by language, with Chinese players criticizing localization. And LOTS more! Shared Play •Hollow Knight: Silksong •No Man’s Sky Scott •Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots. •Metal Slug Tactics Jon •Bodah-Lands 4 Beau •Void Crew  •World of Warcraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott sits down with Tanner Goodman, who just got back from the EU, and his time at Gamescom in Germany. They talk about everything he saw! Including the standout demos like Crimson Desert (beautiful but overloaded with systems), Silent Hill f (creepy immersive theater), Honor of Kings: World (surprise hit with fun elemental combat and raids), and Valor Mortis (first-person Soulslike with grotesque Napoleonic bosses). Also, reasons why Chronos on Switch 2 disappointed due to poor performance and clunky design. Beyond games, Xbox showed its new handheld, cosplay was everywhere, swag was abundant, and even Netflix, Disney+, and Chiquita Bananas had booths. Give it a listen and huge thanks to Tanner for his time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gamescom brought big World of Warcraft reveals: the new housing system with public, charter, and guild neighborhoods (50 homes each, customizable biomes, permissions, and community events), plus new solo content like Prey hunts and ongoing Delves. Blizzard is also integrating add-on features directly into the UI (boss timers, nameplates, DPS meters), raising questions for Deadly Boss Mods and others. Bobby is here to help us make sense of it all. Also we have a LOT to say about the No Man’s Sky’s Voyager update—building Corvettes, exploring derelict ships, taming bizarre pets, farming nanites, managing settlements, and enjoying the endless systems, bugs and all. Plus all the games we played ands way more. SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK The ‘No Man’s Sky’ update! SCOTT •Shinobi: Art of Vengeance •BlazBlue Entropy Effect JON •Hollow Knight: Silksong BEAU •Peak •Metal Eden •World of Warcraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk the BIG September 2025 releases: Hollow Knight: Silksong (Sept 4), Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots (Sept 5), Borderlands 4 (Sept 12), Silent Hill F (Sept 25), Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles, Lego Party, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, plus DLCs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. News about Expedition 33’s success and its Clair Obscur franchise plans, and Two Point Museum adding retro arcades, among a load more! SCOTT •The Last Spell •Inkshade •Titan Quest II •Shapez 2 •Kill The Brickman •The Rogue Prince of Persia JON •Final Fantasy XII •Hollow Knight •No Man’s Sky •Sand BEAU •No Man’s Sky •Rift Breaker 2.0 •Valheim •World of Warcraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s star with Steam’s new language-based review system, which pushed Palworld to an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating in English, for example. We looked at the debut of the World of Warcraft launch cinematic in October 2004, before the game’s release. A detailed rundown of Gamescom’s Future Games Show including major stuff like Resident Evil Requiem, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and loads others, along with release dates for some. Including Silksong. We also broke down mechanics for Kill the Brick Man and The Rogue Prince of Persia, and compared the critical and fan reception of Final Fantasy XII within the series and over time. Among a lot of other stuff! GAMES WE PLAYED! Scott •The Rogue Prince of Persia •Kill The Brick Man •Shapez 2 Jon •Final Fantasy XII •Promise Mascot Agency •Dyson Sphere Program •He is Coming Beau •World of Warcraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft may shift Xbox toward a modular, PC-like system called Magnus, we have some debate over complexity versus convenience. Rod Ferguson has exited Blizzard, raising questions about Diablo IV’s future, while Blizzard’s cinematic team voted to unionize. Crimson Desert sees a delay, and rumors suggest Paladin could return in a Diablo expansion, too late or not. Mind blown around The Secret of the Weepstone, WASD controls coming to League of Legends, and a Vampire Survivors board game. And lots more. GAMES PLAYED Scott •Shapez 2 •He Is Coming •Time Flies Jon •Final Fantasy XII •Final Fantasy X-2 •Fortnite Beau •Heroes of the Storm •The Bazaar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about older consoles and approaching games in unconventional ways, and address while we are here, developments in the gaming business this week. MK: Legacy Kollection looking very cool. Battlefield 6 also seems like things are poppin. GOG says come get these free nudie games. Kirby fans finally know what they are getting soon. Lucy from CyberPunk is coming to…Guilty Gear Strive? Guntouchables is FREE right now. And how many Power Ranges in Fortnite is enough? An Instance WoW segment with Bobby! And lots more!  Shared Play This Week •Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Scott •The Spell Brigade •Shapez 2 Jon •Minishoot’ Adventures •Juggling Final Fantasy X-2, XI, & XII. Beau •Titan Quest 2. •More Abiotic Factor. •Played War Within patch 11.3. •Tried Yakuza Kiwami 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talked about upcoming games for August, including Metal Gear Solid Delta, House of the Dead 2 remake, and Gears of War: E-Day. We discussed the return of Nerdtacular in June 2026 in Salt Lake City and encouraged listeners to fill out the interest survey. We covered game delistings tied to payment processors, especially around sensitive themes, and had a broader discussion on censorship, parenting, and internet policy shifts. We debated the 1980s cultural resurgence, Roblox’s value, and Microsoft’s growing dominance via studio acquisitions and Game Pass. And a LOT more to boot! GAMES PLAYED Scott Shapez 2 Fumes More Bananza Jon Final Fantasy X (finished) Final Fantasy X-2 (sampled) Final Fantasy XI (sampled) Final Fantasy XII (sampled) Donkey Kong Bananza Beau Abiotic Factor Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Valheim (Trollstav incident) Magic: Edge of Eternities StarCraft 2 co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Critical Role enters game dev, Outer Worlds 2 drops back to $70, and Splitgate 2 unlaunches. RIP Julian LeFay, and yes, that Hellraiser trailer is terrifying. Beau praises the SC2 World Cup. In “Dear Martha,” we “misremember” the PS2. Shared play this week: Donkey Kong Bananza. Scott tries Captain of Industry, Jon nears the end of FFX, and Beau dives into Pizza Tower, Slay the Spire, and more. Plus: Xbox handheld talk and some corrections. Shared Play (Scott & Jon): •Donkey Kong Bananza Scott: •Captain of Industry •Back to the Dawn •Fantasy Finds DLC (2 Point Museum) Jon: •Final Fantasy X •Ghost of Tsushima (mentioned in passing) •Magic: The Gathering Arena Beau: •Pizza Tower •Roundguard •Wildfrost •Backpack Hero •Fighting Fantasy Classics •Slay the Spire •Valheim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We covered Krafton's ongoing legal dispute with ousted Subnautica 2 founders, including a leaked memo and bonus extensions. The leaked Xbox Rog Ally price and portable gaming appeal. Steam's updated terms of service for adult games, shifting responsibility to developers and payment processors, were also reviewed. Our segment "Dear Martha" and Donkey Kong get together!. And loads more! GAMES PLAYED: SCOTT: Donkey Kong BananzaShapez 2Turnip Boy Robs a Bank JON: Resident Evil HD (Remake)Resident Evil 2 (Original)Magic: The Gathering (IRL and MtG: Arena)Final Fantasy X BEAU: Death Stranding••Valheim (Ashlands biome) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discussed controller comfort and aging, the delay in finishing Ghost of Tsushima, and how handhelds like the Steam Deck affect game choices. We covered the Subnautica 2 delay and controversy involving Krafton possibly avoiding a $250M payout. We speculate on corporate motives, Unknown Worlds founders’ ousting, and Krafton’s Starcraft gig. We also hit on Romero Games losing a Microsoft contract, Final Fantasy IX remake rumors, and a new Resident Evil mobile game announcement. Emails, texts and loads more! Also, Scott tied with Beau this week in Dear Martha! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Satisfactory 1.1Offroad ManiaSoulstone Survivors 1.0Rogue Trader JON Resident Evil (PC version)Resident Evil RemakeA Building Full of Cats 2Magic: The Gathering BEAU Death StrandingValheimNightreignMagic: The Gathering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have another bad case of layoffs, but this time, we hit the specific projects impacted by them. Some gnarly ones. Plus, Warcraft Rumble gets hit hard too. On the upside, we talk about the games un-effected, and the teams that are doing to stay intact. Leon S. Kennedy predictions. Stop Killing Games in the EU. Marvel Rivals is trolling fans. Dear Martha! Our week in games, and some great texts and voice mails this week! SCOTT Fast Fusion Red Faction: GuerrillaThe Messenger JON Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthDate EverythingSystem Shock 2 RemasteredFinal Fantasy X BEAU Slay the Spire: The Board GameNIGHTREIGNMagic: The Gathering••Valheim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our sleep schedules, gaming habits, and Xbox’s evolving hardware strategy. We share frustrations with Microsoft and Windows, and talk about competition between major gaming companies. We cover upcoming July games like Mecha Break, Micropunk, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Robocop: Unfinished Business, Wildgate, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. We react to Death Stranding 2’s high early praise, debate Game Pass expansion, reminisce about retro toys like 2-XL and Hulkamania workout sets, and play a Final Fantasy Dear Martha. And some thoughts about Predator things for various reasons. :) GAMES PLAYED Scott: The Messenger Super Mario Odyssey (more moon collecting) Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Jon: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Date Everything! Beau: Elden Ring: Nightreign Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy (limited draft) Valheim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s start with a funny story about a kid and a video game character. Then a bit about Foamstars, the changing nature of music discovery via memes and platforms like TikTok, Hideo Kojima’s comments on Death Stranding 2 being “too good” and altered to be less mainstream, Microsoft’s strategic moves with Xbox to create a unified gaming platform that includes Game Pass, Steam, and other services, and speculation on the future of PlayStation and PC gaming. It ends with a mention of Kingdom Come: Deliverance releasing a cutscene movie and anticipation for Hades 2. Plus all the games we played, and your feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about the Xbox ASUS Ally X handheld—its specs, price speculation, and use of Hall Effect sticks. They critique Nintendo's controller decisions and Steam Deck comparisons. And presenting a new way of highlighting standout games from Summer Game Fest, instead of full recaps. Titles we discuss include Clockwork Revolution, 007: From Light, ILL, Kepler, Stray of Heaven, Marvel T.R.C., Super Meat Boy 3D, Felt That Boxing, Grounded 2, Outer Worlds 2, Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster, and Resident Evil 9. They give reactions and expectations based on trailers and known studio pedigree. And all the stuff we played this week to boot! BIG ONE THIS WEEK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch day! And one of us got one. Impressions about the new hardware, the snappy performance of the eShop, and the sucky bits of game upgrade pricing—some titles requiring up to $20 for performance boosts. "Nintendo Welcome Tour" requiring accessories for full completion is nuts, and we talk on past console campouts. Canadian royalty, bathroom disasters at Blizzard HQ, and the janitor-themed maintenance of "Heroes of the Storm." June 2025 game releases like Mario Kart World, Death Stranding 2, System Shock 2 Remaster, and others, including impressions from Sony’s State of Play. Lots more, plus your texts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have “secret penises." Trust us, it will make sense. We’re giving away a copy of Doom: The Dark Ages, we speculate on Cyberpunk 2—its name, setting (possibly Chicago), and potential DLC—then dive into the animation studio behind the upcoming Cyberpunk anime followup. K-Pop Demon Hunters, Marathon possibly being delayed, and the over-saturation of extraction shooters…again. Love that Battlefront II is having a moment, we lament EA canceling the Black Panther game, and talk about the new face of WoW Classic and retail raid mechanics. And a WHOLE lot more. GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon The Precinct JON Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Duck Detective: Ghost of Glamping BEAU Monster Train 2  Doom Dark Ages VR Mod Valheim: The Mistlands Heroes of the Storm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bungie’s admission of using stolen artwork in Marathon, casting big doubt on the game's future. We talk about the extraction shooter genre and compare Marathon to games like Tarkov and Concord to mixed results. Randy Pitchford is back with a out-of-touch $80 pricing comment on X for Borderlands 4, and we review Borderlands and its spinoffs just for funs. All the new Warhammer game announcements and ridicule poorly made Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures. Plus all the games we played and your feedback and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED DOOM: The Dark Ages Kingdom Come: Deliverance SCOTT Monster Train 2 Deliver at All Costs Drop Duchy (Some usuals with nothing new to add: ESO, Spell Rogue, Tsushima, etc.) JON Skin Deep New Game Plus mode for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 BEAU Watch_Dogs sc2 co-op commanders, heroes, and valheim etc. etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the upcoming Super Mario Brothers movie sequel, "Super Mario World," and potential future titles for any sequels. Nintendo's updated EULA, allowing them to render devices unusable for cheating or using ROMs, causes some debate. We question the implications of "bricking" and the risk of false positives. And if Nintendo is even thinking about that. We talk about expensive boats, like the pirate ship in Elder Scrolls Online, and some additional talk about digital ownership and fake scarcity. “The Legend of Zelda” themed Dear Martha. Let’s talk about “Doom: The Dark Ages,” comparing it to the last two. And LOADS more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED DOOM: The Dark Ages SCOTT The Elder Scrolls Online Ghost of Tsushima Skin Deep Spell Rogue is 1.0 JON 100% clear of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 BEAU Kingdom Come: Deliverence 2 Save system taking some getting used to. Drop Duchy Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Blue Prince Until Then Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft's cross-platform success, upcoming remasters like Gears of War and Echo the Dolphin, and speculation around a Xbox-branded handheld got real this week. We debate about console competition, exclusivity, and digital storefront strategies, particularly Epic Games’ new developer incentives. They really wanna get the deals. Underwater level phobias. The new GTA trailer, and loads more! GAMES PLAYED JON Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 SCOTT Kingdom Come Deliverance II ESO, ES4, Skyrim More Tsushima BEAU Heroes of the Storm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discussed upcoming games like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Borderlands 4, along with delays for Grand Theft Auto 6 (now May 2026). Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 was praised for its stunning art, engaging combat, and emotional storytelling, though some criticized its timing mechanics. Sunderfolk, a couch co-op tactical RPG using phones as controllers, was highlighted for its seamless multiplayer and creative gameplay. We also touched on Ghost of Tsushima's satisfying ending and Overwatch 3's mobile MOBA announcement, which sparked mixed reactions. Lastly, we shared listener feedback and teased a potential Shadowdark campaign.
 GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Virtua Cop. (You heard me.) JON Beat Ghost of Tsushima Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fortnite BEAU Sunderfolk
V Rising More MTG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The usual fun CORE time, including a shadow drop of a remastered Oblivion that impresses with modern graphics and UI while preserving some nostalgic jank. Excitement and skepticism around Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and supply issues. Also Sunderfolk, a co-op RPG using mobile phones as controllers, and a new Star Wars tactical RPG in the style of XCOM. All the games we played. And catching factual flaws in game history. GAMES PLAYED SHARED The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tempest Rising SCOTT Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion III More Ghost of Tsushima Minishoot Adventures JON ShadowDark CyberPunk 2077 Blue Prince Ghost of Tsushima BEAU Age of Wonders 4 SKALD Against the Black Priory Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Magic: the Gathering Valheim Heroes of the Storm StarCraft II Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth Coster, co-founder of Butterscotch Shenanigans, discusses Crashlands 2 with host Scott Johnson. They reflect on the smoother launch compared to the original, design philosophy that removes common survival game frustrations, and the importance of story, humor, and progression. Seth shares insights on development challenges, lessons from past games like Levelhead, community feedback, and upcoming patches. They also touch on player expectations, studio transparency, and the significance of their long-running podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discussed Bungie’s reveal of the new extraction shooter Marathon, with mixed reactions—Scott liked the visuals, but none were excited by the genre really. We praised Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch, talking new subclasses and full crossplay. Oblivion is rumored to be getting a remaster, as soon as next week, and sparking hope for a future Morrowind remake. We criticized PS5 price hikes and gushed over collector’s editions like the Doom “Will it Run” box, that none of us will own. GAMES PLAYED Scott    Crashlands 2    Return to Monkey Island    Ghost of Tsushima Jon    Blue Prince    The Last of Us Part 2    WorldBox: God Simulator    Ghost of Tsushima    Baldur's Gate 3    Cyberpunk 2077 Beau    Dreamhaven’s Wildgate    Runescape: Dragonwilds    Tarkir: Dragonstorm (MTG Arena Drafts)    Valheim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are a little worried that Nintendo might not respect their base as much as they hope they do. We hash it out. Also, new CORE YT coming! Canada and US get delayed Switch 2 pre-orders. Marathon will NOT need a PSN account on Xbox or PC. Triple-i Initiaitve seems VERY cool. Dear Martha! Ghosts of Tsushima, Pac-Man Championship, South of Midnight, Schedule 1 and The Forever Winter all get some playtime. Plus your feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crew discusses the new Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting specs, price concerns, and games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. We are playing Ghost of Tsushima and talk about it’s excellence compared to other games that aim to do similar things. Jon awaits a new PC, while Beau keeps the Final Fantasy VII and Valheim fires burning. Listener messages and more this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heroes of the Storm on Game Pass? No way! We hit upcoming games like Croc remake and The Last of Us Part II PC, and Dream Haven’s Wild Gates. Assassin’s Creed Shadows impresses with stealth but suffers Ubisoft bloat, while Ghost of Tsushima wins on combat/story. Indie gems like Spilled and A Game About Digging a Hole got beat by us. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is back on the menu, and Valheim multiplayer is happening again for Beau. New controller recs (8BitDo, EasySMX) finish us out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about a Dole Whip. Not really. Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets positive reviews despite pre-release backlash. Marvel scrapped plans for a shared gaming universe. Hasbro ponders Baldur’s Gate’s future without Larian. Wizards of the Coast cancels Project Sigil, a failed virtual tabletop. Steam surpasses consoles, but new games struggle. 8BitDo controllers challenge Xbox and PlayStation. And lots more including your calls and texts! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers PixelJunk Shooter 1+2 Ultimate Star of Providence BEAU FF7 Remake hard mode challenges Pirate Yakuza FF7 classic with mods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about BlizzCon 2026, Star Fox successor Wild Blue, Death Stranding 2’s Solid Snake nod, and Xbox handheld rumors. MS says it’s time to explore AI in gaming, more time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and recent plays: Planet of Lana, Two Point Museum, and WoW: Undermine. A listener asks about arcade cabinets! Some chatter about Canadian geese! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lets discuss video game tariffs, the decline of physical media, and GameStop’s potential Bitcoin investment. We highlight Sega’s success in 2024, the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remaster, and play a "Guess the Game" segment featuring Dragon Age: Origins. Scott reviews ZEPHON and Two Point Museum, and a listener claims Age of Wonders 4 is better than Civ VII. And loads more. GAMES PLAYED SHARED Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth SCOTT ZEPHON Two Point Museum Jackbox Survey Scramble JON FF 7 Rebirth BEAU FF 7 Rebirth Magic Arena: Aetherdrift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That game got delayed AGAIN, and we are starting to wonder if we will ever play a new Fable game ever again. Also the big games of March 2025, Warner Bros shuts down a load of dev teams, and no one likes it, and that means no Wonder Woman. Assassin's Creed Shadows had a leaky thing happen. Tony Hawk 3+4 are happening! Dear Martha Game Show! All the games we played, your feedback and calls, and loads more on this episode of CORE! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Avowed SCOTT Die in The Dungeon New WoW patch JON Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Monster Hunter Wilds - intro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marvel Rivals is very successful! So why the layoffs? Let's talk about it. Plus, MS has a new AI that will make games for you. Epic sold a decent number of games in 2024. Will Magic finally get Jon? There will be a Monster Train 2 and we are excited. Dear Martha! All the games we played! Your feedback and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Avowed SCOTT Dawnfolk Sunday Rivals Civ 7 Age of Wonders 4. JON Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii BEAU Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth WoW SoD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does it take three weeks to dig a hole? In indie video games it does. Let's talk about the radical overhaul coming to Overwatch 2. Plus, Avowed is out TODAY! Playstation's latest State of Play breakdown. Speaking of which, PSN was down while the Super Bowl raged on. Valve banned mobile-style ads in Steam. (good!) Dear Martha! The games we played, and LOTS more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Civ VII SCOTT Reality Break Rift of The Necromancer (demo) Death Must Die JON No Man's Sky Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth BEAU Overwatch 2 Soulframe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne June (Darkest Dungeon) passes away. FFVII Rebirth sells well on Steam. WoW details player houses, jabs FFXIV. Xbox supports Switch 2. EA struggles; Bioware restructures, layoffs hit Mass Effect team. FFVII Rebirth, McPixel 3, Eternal Strands, Turbo Overkill, Civ VII, No Man's Sky, V Rising, Overwatch and lots more in what we played! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to the big games of February like Civilization VII, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more. We tackle your hard hitting questions on a slow news week. Plus more of what we've been playing with games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, UFO 50, No Man's Sky had another update, V Rising, Learning Factory, and more. We also have Dear Martha letters, dragon beef, strange asides, and somehow even more in store on CORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft held an Xbox stream, and showed off upcoming titles Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Oh, and dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 BLACK out of nowhere. Plus other news like EA cutting expectations WAY back, Endless Legend II got announced. Gamepass getting Heroes next month? A'nd a load of other stuff. Including Dear Martha, and your feedback. Tuck in! It's a big helping th is week. GAMES PLAYED SHARED Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth SCOTT Ninja Gaiden 2 BLACK Thank Goodness You're Here Wall World Lonely Mountain: Snowriders Started Aliens: Dark Descent JON The First Berserker: Khazan - Demo The Roottrees Cat Quest Resident Evil More Dynasty Warriors: Origins BEAU V Rising 1.0 Witchfire Age of Darkness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott and Beau are here for the Microsoft Xbox stream, showcasing 4 BIG upcoming titles for Gamepass, PC, and beyond. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did we get a Switch 2 announcement? Maybe. Plus Suicide Squad is donzo. PGA Tour 2025 lets you play as Shooter McGavin. Someone made it so you can play DOOM from INSIDE a PDF file. We got a game finally coming from Bonfire. Dear Martha! The games we played and a load of your texts and emails. Also, who is Worm Person Jim? GAMES PLAYED SHARED Dungeon Crawler SCOTT Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom LEGO 2K Drive WoW Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones JON Dynasty Warriors: Origins The Roottrees are Dead Final Fantasy VII Remake George A. Romero's Resident Evil BEAU Heroes of the Storm BG3 WoW Marvel Rivals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you pay attention to the games industry, then you know our guest’s work quite well. Jason was very nice to sit down with Scott for a one-on-one discussion ranging from his career in games journalism, to what made Blizzard what they were and what they would become. And lots more. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, who dis? Let's look at the games of January. Plus why there is no Doom and Halo combo in Secret Level. What Nvidia announced at CES this week. Steam OS coming to WAY more stuff than you thought. Ubisoft delays AC Shadows AGAIN. Say goodbye to that new Transformers game. More Yakuza pirate talk? Deart Martha on HARD MODE! Your emails texts and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our big end of 2024 BLOWOUT! All the best games we played, and our picks for loads of category winners, including best game of the year! Tune in! It’s a beast! Here’s the full list of all our categories and winners! http://frogpants.com/corepicks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of 2024 approaches, and with it our desire to look back! Well, a little anway. Think of this week as prep for our Best of Year episode coming in January! Anyway, lots of stuff troday including our Reply on Steam stuff, what games people played the most on various platforms, Steam in particular, Dead Space 4 was dead on arrival, Skibidi Toilet has entered the mainest of streams, Rocksmith back from the dead, and all the games we played! Plus your feedback, etc. GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Windblown Blasphemous 2 The Last Door More Metaphor, Worms WMD, Rotwood, Tape to Tape, Mutant Football League 2, and retro games. JON Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Marvel vs Capcom Infinite BEAU Path of Exile 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with some 2x speed issues with how people listen to podcasts, and then dive right into this week's STUFF! Game Award afterthoughts, new Secret Level episodes dropped, Diablo 1 and 2 devs getting back into the ARPG world again, Gwent coming back in Witcher 4, Dear Martha, our week in games played, a call with a great game recc, and loads more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED POE2 SCOTT More Refantazio WoW: Siren Isle Gravity Circuit JON Indiana Jones and The Great Circle No Man's Sky BEAU Even MORE POE2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott, Beau and Jon doing live commentary over the game awards, like we do every year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secret Level stuff hit, and we are pretty excited about it. Game Awards are today! CyberPunk dropped another surprize patch! Blizzard kicks Warcraft off GoG. Dear Martha, the games we played, and your texts! (send more to 801-471-0462) GAMES PLAYED SHARED Path of Exile 2 Marvel Rivals SCOTT Metaphor: ReFantazio Mechwarrior 5: Clans Psychonaughts 2 Super Mario World JON Indiana Jones & the really very quite large Circle Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remaster BEAU Warcraft Rumble on PC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Switch 2 leaks give us a bit more than we knew about, and opens some additional questions as well. BG3 going out with a bang! XDefiant is now Ex-XDefiant. Playstation hits 30! Dear Martha! Games we played, and your feedback in a great big happy CORE episode! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT PsychoNaughts 2 Spyro Reignited Trilogy Kao the Kangaroo Yooka-Laylee Lost But Found Dungeon Clawler Sonic X Shadow Generations JON Portrait of Ruin Order of Ecclesia Dead Cells BEAU WoW
WoW more WoW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You have questions, and we have answers, as well as a busy Thanksgiving schedule. So we did an episode early this week and spent the whole time answer your gaming questions and more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The game award noms came out and we have lots to say about those. HL2 got a 20 year aniversary doc you should watch. FF14 coming to mobile. Game Pass gets you streaming more than GamePass games. From is maybe getting bought by Sony. Games we played, Dear Martha, and MORE! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Final Dragon Age 4 thoughts SCOTT Aces and Adventures Coffee Caravan Dungeon Clawler Ace Combat 7 JON Castlevania Aria of Sorrow Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow BEAU Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl WoW Mythic+ Helldivers 2!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warcraft had a lot of stuff to say for their 30th anniversary, including a new battle-chest of Warcraft RTS's to buy, and a load of classic and retail wow updates. Did someone say Player Housing? Yes, Blizzard did. Also, OLED Stream Deck gets a white model, Stellar Blade coming to PC next year, Baldur's Gate 3 is all over the Vatican, we know how much Nintendo is suing Palworld for, MK1 gets Ghostface, about a month too late, but he's rad, and MORE! All that we played, plus Dear Martha and the usual weirdness, all on today's CORE show! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Dragon Age: The Veilguard SCOTT Red Dead Redemption Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Sonic X Shadow Generations JON Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Final Fantasy XIV 7.1 Crossroads BEAU Just Dragon Age this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have codes to win! Also, Switch 2 confirmed to let you play older games still. Warcraft 2 remastered is apparently happening on Steam. Funny note to add to the Ubisoft NFT game story. Bioware is not doing DA:VG DLC, instead moving right to Mass Effect. PS5 Pro reviews seem a little flat. Yakuza loses its creator. Virtua Fighter is coming back! The games we played, your feedback and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Dragon Age The Veilguard WoW SCOTT Bat Boy Road 96 Dead Estate JON Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLC BEAU Timberborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony kills two studios this week. Ubisoft launched that NFT game. Path of Exile 2 gets pushed a few weeks. Games preservation got road blocked. Red Dead 1 is out now. Atari VCS is cheap for a minute. Redfall's downfall might be different than you think. All the halloween sales are happening. Dear Martha! Dragon Age thoughts, though VERY early. Games we played, and your texts and emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix kills their 2 year old AAA gaming studio. For reasons. Vampire Survivors goes back to it's inspiration. Do we have the best list of the 25 scariest horror games? Blizzard really want's your ninety bucks. Metal Slug: Tactics gets a tactical release date. Squadron 42 might finally happen. Spider-Man 2 coming to PC with some strings attached. This week's platform deals! Dear Martha! Games we played this week, and loads more! GAMES WE PLAYED SHARED Lynked: Banner of the Spark SCOTT New World Aeturneum Citadelum Roundguard JON Metaphor: ReFantazio No Man's Sky Sonic X Shadow Generations Next set of UFO 50 games: - Campanella - Arcade - flying saucer action - Golfaria - Adventure - Golf meets Adventure game - The Big Bell Race - Sport - Campanella racing - Warp Tank - Adventure/Puzzle - Teleporting blaster master BEAU Batman: Arkham Shadow D4 Vessel of Hatred Ravenswatch 1.0 Factorio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a pretty big Pokemon leak, and it's kinda weird. Plus, XDefiant may or may not be closed down soon. Bandai Namco lays off a load of workers in a strange way. The next Bond games will be about a much younger James, says IO Interactive. God of War for TV just got dumped and started over from nothing. FTC making it easier to unsub. Cyberpunk gets a rad expensive statue for you to buy. Dear Martha! The games we played, and emails and calls today on CORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halo going full Unreal 5, and Master Chief looking a little thicc! Red Dead 1 finally comes to PC 14 years on. Play Nice: We are reading it, and we will have thoughts. Paradox does not like their rep. Nintendo wants you to wake up and snooze. We predicted something in a horror game. Sunderfolk is coming from Dreamhaven. Our gameplay this week, Dear Martha, your comments and more! Like the meaning of Meatus. GAMES PLAYED SHARED Diablo IV - Vessel of Hatred Victory Heat Rally SCOTT Pinball Spire Victory Heat Rally More WoW, Crime Scene Cleaner, Cat's Quest III JON Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Mega Man X 1-4 UFO 50: - Attractics Arcade Strategy - Devilition Puzzle Strategy - Kick Club Arcade Platform - Avianos Strategy BEAU
 Planescape: Torment WoW Bg3 multiplayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What games are we getting in October? Plus, Nintendo killing more emulation and Youtube creators, Starfield's DLC might not be all that great, FF14 making more dungeons solo-friendly, Like a Dragon: Yakuza gets it's TV trailer on Prime, Diablo 4 expansion hits monday, Dear Martha, our week in games, a phone call and a MASHUP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GamePass support kinda blows! Plus what the hell is happening at Ubi with the delay of AC Shadows, and the weird pullout of all the fall events? Well, we get into it. Plus, the next Yakuza game is a pirate game. Sony State of Play happened. The Play Nice book released an excerpt. Meta announces a new mid-tier headset. Space Marine II patch fixes some things. All the stuff we played, Martha, and your msgs and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Beau and Scott raided in wow! SCOTT Utopia Must Fall Beyond Galaxyland JON Star Wars Outlaws UFO 50 Balatro on mobile BEAU Planescape Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the games they showed on Sept 24th 2024. Enjoy our watch-along audio! Full video up on youtube at frogpants.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for CORE, and that means, time for Switch 2 leaks, PS6 CPU's, Nintendo rattling legal sabers at Palworld, Square not happy with anything ever, and Sony going all throwback this week! Plus all the games we played, Dear Martha, your calls and texts and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED WoW: The War Within SCOTT Beat ‘What The Car’ Satisfactory 1.0 Steam Family Sharing tested JON Wild Bastards The Plucky Squire Showgun Showdown BEAU Planescape: Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a contest for Space Marine II wannabes! Also, Sony wants to give you a PS5 Pro, but for a hefty price. Worth it? Let's talk about it. Plus games we played, Dear Martha, The Crew 2 being a dollar, more games division cuts at Microsoft, Satisfactory finally out of early access, Steam Families is in full launch, railgun damage is being quadrupled in Helldivers 2, a couple calls, and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, let's talk about Concord. Wild how quickly things went bad. What does it say about the saturation of team based shooters, and how hard it is for even Sony to wedge one in? Lots to say here. Plus all the games we played this week, Dear Martha, the games of September, Minecraft trailer hitting, No Man's Sky getting fishing, Balatro coming to mobile, BG3 gets some extra stuff, and how about a Cyberpunk board game? Your feedback and more! GAMES PLAYED JOINT GAMES War Within Warhammer 40K Space Marine II SCOTT Star Trucker Shapez 2 Peglin JON Black Myth Wukong Peglin, and a few bits and bobs BEAU Deadlock Baldur's Gate 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get some chatter going about Early Access in 2024, and what that means. It's not just indies on Steam we're talking about. BIG major releases this month made us ask some questions about the idea, and what we would like to see moving forward. Plus our time in WoW, Star Wars Outlaws, Peglin, and more. Dear Martha, Diablo news, CD Projekt Red and some updates, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gamescom 2024 and all the stuff we heard, including a few things no one saw coming. Starfield cars, Civ voice overs, Borderlands 4, PoE early access news, and way more. Plus all the games we played this week and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have important things to say about our guilds, why Scott was in Irvine this week, and why playing Shapez 2 this week is in your best interest. But that's not all. WoW prep for an expansion and soon. Having the Dark Urge to play BG3 again. Why Fortnite and Disney are best friends. How Dragon Age IV is shaping up for it's just announced Oct 31st release date. Steam OS coming to more than just Steam Decks and soon. Hi-Fi Rush gets new life with PUBG publisher. Martha, emails, calls and more! SCOTT Shapez 2 WoW Steamworld Heist II JON Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin/Dark Urge play-through BEAU Yakuza Kiwami Overwatch Cyberpunk 2077 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your Blue Shell game mats while they last on Frogpants.shop! Also, let's talk about kissing bears in BG3. GameInformer going belly. Borderlands getting some baaaaad reviews. Fortnite made a goof. Yakuza is getting a TV show? That's what we hear. All the emails, texts, tangents and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something cool coming this month from The Frogpants Network! Bungie did layoffs, no one is happy cept a CEO we think. A look at the games of August. Logitech wants you to pay a sub for a mouse. Jonathan Blow says sales for Braid Remaster BLOW. Dragon Age 4 gets a release date soon, but nothing before October 2024. Civ7 getting a big showing at Gamescom coming up! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT World of Warcraft and War Within pre-patch content Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip Shapez 2 (still playing FF14 in bed...like a weirdo.) JON Path of Exile - on Act 4 Final Fantasy XIV Visions of Mana Demo Fortnite BEAU Yakuza: Infinite Wealth Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guild went cross realm today! Also, Bethesda and Blizzard got unions! Diablo and Whoopi are pals again. Humble Games goes dark. Fallout London is OUT! Did John get his Cybertruck in Fortnite? Dragon Age 4 will work for the Steam Deck and wont require an EA launcher. We like that news a lot. Emails, Dear Martha, games we played and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED No Man's Sky Final Fantasy 14 Elden Ring SCOTT World of Warcraft: War Within Pre-Patch JON Crab Champions, Bore Blasters Riven Path of Exile BEAU ZZZ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the CORE podcast, where we have thoughts on all things gaming, including new Comscore data showing gamers might be caring about ads in games differently than you think. Plus, the Deadpool bum controllers, Diablo and the new Spiritborn class, the new NMS update, and Concord getting some nice pre-release love from players. Plus a souls-like phone call, and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED FF14 Elden Ring No Man's Sky update SCOTT Crab Champions Bomb Rush CyberFunnk Ace Combat 7: Skys Unknown JON See Shared! BEAU More ZZZ! (not sleep) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 426: Game? Pass. So the inevitable happened. MS is raising the price of GamePass across the board, and introducing a lower tier that kinda sucks. We have all kinds of thoughts on it, and one us even dumped it. Also, are transformers skins enough to get Jon back into Overwatch 2? Probably not. Ayaneo retro console looks pretty cool (it's more a mini PC but still seems great for emu). Nintendo takes public stance to not use generative AI. CCP will making Eve Online open-source in order to ensure the MMO can live on forever. Darktide overhauling weapon progression, adding mastery xp and making it more progression focused rather than RNG. All that and your feedback. SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Final Fantasy XIV Jon beat the Dawntrail MSQ Scott beat ARR and is working on Heavensward SCOTT Quest Master BZZZT! Megacopter: Blades of the Goddless JON Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance BEAU Elden Ring Zenless Zone Zero Got the VR lenses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the summer of all summers! So what the heck are we doing inside? Well, making a podcast about Final Fantasy expansions, Elden Ring DLC, and how to kill loads of other robots using your robot. Plus Watch Dogs finally getting that rumored movie treatment. Xbox servers being back from the dead. Dear Martha! Buying things too early even for early access and preorder bonus reasons. And more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Elden Ring Final Fantasy XIV SCOTT Dice and Fold Astral Ascent RoboQuest JON Just FF BEAU ALL Elden Ring, but he did get a new controller! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elden Ring fans are having a pretty good week, if not a hard week. :) Oh, and that means we are all playing Elden Ring again, including Scott. (With mixed results.) FF14 is about to have a big week themselves. Let's talk about it. Steam getting a recording mode. How many of your games are just setting on the shelf? Why people are playing that stupid Banana game. LoL gets all Vampirey and Survivory. WoW SoD phase 4 hitting soon. Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to Amazon TV's. Capcom is remaking Dead Rising and we are stoked. Dear Martha, calls, texts and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Elden Ring and DLC SCOTT Wayfinder Dice and Fold Armored Core 6 JON Final Fantasy 14 prep for Dawntrail tomorrow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo is making a Zelda game where you play as Zelda?? Awesome. But shouldn't they call it The Legend of Link? Also, the rest of the Nintendo Direct. Oh and welcome to Elden Ring DLC week. You all know what you have to do. Plus Dear Martha, Nvida overtaking Microsoft in the World's Most Valuable Company wars, and Sony ending their rewards program. Your texts and more too! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Elden Ring SCOTT Wayfinder Death Must Die Enshrouded JON Dragon Age Dawntrail FFXIV prep continues! BEAU Farthest Frontier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A massive look at the massive list of games talked about at Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase, PC Gaming, and Ubisoft Forward. We break down our most anticipated, and how this "non-E3" time of year stacks up to the years of yore. Plus all the usual stuff. Come for the games, stay for the Lake Runs! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Minishoot Adventure SKALD: Against the Black Priory The new SP model from Ambernic, thx to Brian Dunaway! JON Metal Slug Tactics Demo Elden Ring prepping for the DLC Final Fantasy XIV BEAU DOOM Eternal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Scott Jon and Beau as they see what this year's Games Fest has to offer. Full commentary here. If you prefer the video version, we will link to that as well below! Video: https://youtube.com/live/tKJEliODsOk?feature=share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony had a big State of Play, and we dissect it game by game. Plus, Black Ops 6 going day and date on GamePass. Playstation explaining the difference between their single player and multiplayer games on PC release schedule. We look at why Steam libraries will die with their owners. Riot has a price package that is a real riot. Dear Martha, and a text about being a late gamer on purpose. Plus loads more! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT The Rogue Prince of Persia Archaeogem Darkest Dungeon II Railbound Assassin's Creed Odyssey JON Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Final Fantasy XIV BEAU Heroes of the Storm Fabledom WoW SoD addons game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new study saying we are less interested in deep strategy games. Let's dig through that a bit and see what makes sense. Also, we played a load of games. (see below for more.) MS trying to buy valve rumors is horse poop. Arrowhead saw a big change this week, all in service to players according to the CEO. Fortnite is getting all kinds of Fallout stuff, and possible Mad Max stuff, maybe even today. Your emails and texts and lost more on today's CORE podcast! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Rise of The Tomb Raider Arctic Eggs Started Fabledom JON Final Fantasy XIV BEAU Mullet Mad Jack finished! WoW SoD, SC2, played some Heroes of the Storm Got phished! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have some cool giveaways today, so get ready for that! Also, Dear Martha tackles gaming controversy. Plus Square is going full multi-platform, Tomb Raider is coming to TV, Assassin's Creed Shadows officially coming this year. Capcom is working on a remake of RE1 again. Sony did the thing we all thought they did with Helldivers 2. Frustrated devs on Steam, and your texts and emails and more! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Instruments of Destruction Genopanic Animal Well (More F4, Diablo IV, Rotwood, Farm Together 2, and Cyberpunk) JON Vampire Survivors - Operation Guns DLC Diablo IV - Loot 2.0 again Animal Well BEAU Rotwood Mullet Madjack Terra Nil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These layoffs and closures at Microsoft, affecting studios like Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. The silence from Phil Spencer raises questions about the future of AAA gaming and highlights the negative impacts of industry consolidation, a topic that Ybarra has also commented on, albeit controversially. Helldivers 2 drama ends, kind of, and new inductees into the Video Game Hall of Fame. The upcoming Rogue-Like DLC for Wildermyth and the discontinuation of sharing Nintendo Switch screenshots to Twitter. Your texts too! GAMES WE PLAYED SCOTT V Rising 1.0 Farm Together 2 Rusty's Retirement More fallout 4 JON CyberPunk 2077 Animal Well BEAU Hades 2 Manor Lords WoW, BG3, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some quick early thoughts about this messy mess we call the gaming industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Las Vegas happened and there were rad arcade games there. Also DnD sessions with newcomers. Jon airs his thoughts on the potential demise of console gaming despite minimal research. New PSN requirements for Helldivers 2 and Todd Howard's comments on speeding up the release of major Bethesda titles. Listener emails and texts and more! GAMES WE PLAYED SCOTT Fallout 4 Monster Train Delta emulation on the road Feed The Kraken JON Stellar Blade A little Fallout 4 CyberPunk 2077 Pokemon LeafGreen on Delta BEAU Manor Lord WoW SoD BG3 Multiplayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where did that beard go? Also, people should use Delta. The one on your phones. :) Should Bethesda get a pass for bugs 8 years on? Dear Martha is back! Blizzcon is NOT happening this year. Xbox is making a branded Quest VR unit. Yoshi P is done with dark fantasy. Samus almost made it into Fortnite. Calls, emails and more! Use code COREGAMING to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/coregaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So it turns out Fallout on TV is rad, and we have lots of thoughts, with ZERO spoilers. As a result, some of us delved back into Fallout 4 and 76 with a weird twist. Also, confirmed leaks about PS5 Pro specs and PlayStation's new PC trophy feature this week. Todd Howard says "no dates" on Fallout 5. Hades 2 had a big test. Golden Axe gets animated at Comedy Central. Heist 2 is here to make us happy. Your texts too! And some calls on the other side. GAMES THIS WEEK: SCOTT All the Fallouts, especially 76 Final Fantasy 14 Buckshot Roulette JON Spell Rogue Balatro NeiR Replicant BEAU No Rest For The Wicked Starcraft 2 WoW SoD BG3 Multiplayer Run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss and none of it has to do with girls faces. Time to highlight BAFTA Awards Winners, the Fallout TV show's critical acclaim, and Microsoft/Blizzard's new deal with Netease, despite previous breakdowns. We hit on the absence of Dead Space 2 Remake and the reasons why, the pricey Ubisoft SW game, and Microsoft/Xbox's progress on their next console. Seems like that thing is full steam ahead. Listener emails and texts, including recommendations for Blood Bowl 3 and excitement over Slay the Spire 2's announcement. And more! (Dear Martha too!) GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEK SCOTT Dead Island 2 Final Fantasy 14 Spell Rogue Balatro Hotwheels 2 JON NieR Replicant Fortnite Granblue Fantasy: Relink Balatro BEAU World of Warcraft phase 3 - Scored Sul'Thraze the Lasher on day 2 - Sunken Temple - Much more WoW biz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to do with a Sonic balloon. The dominance of older games in recent research is a little eyeopening, raising questions on innovation and project impacts. "Dear Martha" delves into gamer drama, while BAFTA polls honor Lara Croft. Notable points about System Shock remake update and some other side news. Plus, emails and texts! WHAT WE PLAYED: SCOTT GAMES Darksiders Darksiders II Songs of Conquest AFK Journey JON GAMES More No Man's Sky, Baldur's Gate 3, WWE 2K24, and Helldivers 2 Dragons Dogma 2 Final Fantasy XIV's XVI event Legend of Korra in Fortnite BEAU GAMES Solo Adventures in Hearthstone Shogun Showdown SpellRogue Fights in Tight Spaces Griftlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes Stardew Valley's revived success, Take 2 acquiring Gearbox, and Relic becoming independent again. Emails clarifying male anatomy terms and a text suggesting a new co-op game, "Plate Up!", and a giveaway of a Mobius Gaming Laptop from DogHouse Systems! SCOTT PLAYED Lightyear Frontier Dying Light 2: Stay Human Serious start to Crusader Kings III The System Shock remake And some usuals. JON PLAYED Baldur's Gate 3 No Man's Sky new update BEAU PLAYED Starcraft 2 Coop commanders WoW Classic HL2 in VR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ubisoft unveiled an AI-driven virtual assistant, offering visual and audio features. And it kinda sucks. Scott explored "Lightyear Frontier" and "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West," while Jon enjoyed "Civilization VI" and "Baldur's Gate 3." Beau made progress in "Like A Dragon" and tried "Timberborn" and "Plunderstorm." Blizzard's WoW Battle Royale mode, BG3 news, and Stardew Valley's record-breaking update. Also, Margot Robbie plans a Sims movie, while Nvidia predicts AI-generated games within a decade. Emails and texts and more! SHARED PLAY Ravenswatch SCOTT PLAYED Lightyear Frontier (Gamepass, Steam) Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (Steam) Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Steam...insanely on sale) (more BORE Blasters...so hooked...and other stuff from last couple weeks) JON PLAYED Civ 6 Baldur's Gate 3 BEAU PLAYED Plunderstorm (wow) Classic WoW Tiberborn Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CORE: The woes of moving house. Scott got a Playstation Portal and is excited about several games including Unicorn Overlord and Granblue Fantasy Relink as a result. Jon has been busy moving but has also been playing WWE 2K24 and building FROG Wreslting 2.0. Beau has been playing WoW, FF7 Remake/Rebirth, and Spider-Man 2. We get breaking news about a PS5 Pro rumor. In the news, the controversy surrounding the recent release of STAR WARS™: Battlefront Classic Collection, the surprising success of Sea of Thieves pre-orders on PS5, and the announcement of Summer Games Fest. They also discuss the passing of Dragonball Z creator Akira Toriyama. The episode ends with a listener-submitted dad joke and some calls and stuff! SCOTT GAMES The Playstation Portal Unicorn Overlord Granblue Fantasy Relink BORE Blasters Honkai Star Rail JON GAMES WWE 2k4 BEAU GAMES WoW SoD FF 7 Remake FF 7 Rebirth Spider-Man 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Microsoft Partner Game Stream revealed several new games including Unknown 9: The Awakening, a magical adventure set in India, and Alters: All By Myselves, a creepy survival game. Existing franchises like Final Fantasy 14 and Stalker are getting new content or remasters. The stream also showed footage from upcoming games like Frostpunk 2 and a Persona 3 remake. The crew discusses what they've been playing this week, including Scott's retro trip on GBA and where that led him into Anime game town. Beau's adventures in FF7 Rebirth and Helldivers 2, as well as wow. Other news includes the addition of mechs to Helldivers, a new Fallout trailer, and Ghosts of Tsushima coming to PC. Plus your calls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's DUNE II week, and we are excited! Sony and EA are the latest to impose some fairly hefty layoffs and we spend some time talking about the games that got hit along with the people. Plus what some smaller studios are planning to do. Theres more to talk about with Helldivers II and what might be next. Plus, Jon has an answer to the Balatro controversy. The games we played, plus Epic hackers, GameScent and Inkbound nearly cooked! Emails and texts and more! SHARED PLAY Helldivers II SCOTT PLAYED Tales of Arise Regency Solitaire II More No Man's Sky, Balatro, and AC: Black Flag JON PLAYED Balatro Dark Forces Remaster Quickies: Pacific Drive, No Man's Sky, & Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor BEAU PLAYED Last Epoch WoW SoD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debate on Sonic vs. Mario for kids' toys. A LOAD of games we played (see below). CORE Crush - Co-Op Edition this week! Other news covers the surprise launch of Dead Island 2 on Game Pass, Elden Ring DLC details, the release of the first Borderlands trailer, and Enshrouded reaching 2 million in sales. Texts, voice mails and more! SHARED GAMES Helldivers II Last Epoch Balatro SCOTT GAMES Geometry Survivors No Man's Sky JON GAMES WWE2k3 and Frog Wrestling Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor BEAU GAMES WoW SoD Phase 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is expanding its gaming reach by releasing four Xbox titles on other platforms, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. Furthermore, Diablo 4 will join Game Pass on March 28, marking the beginning of Activision Blizzard games on the service. Microsoft emphasized the need to evolve for long-term success, reassuring the commitment to Xbox hardware. We talk about it. The show's break features a Valentine's Day-themed game, "CORE Crush." Other news includes Sony following Microsoft in cross-platform game releases and Diablo's $30 portal pack. Nvidia briefly became the world's third-largest company, and the FCC bans AI voice generation in robocalls. The episode concludes with listener correspondence discussing Palworld's automation element. And more! SHARED PLAY Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor SCOTT PLAY ALL the Unreal Tournaments WH40K: Darktide The Mobius Machine Black Skylands BEAU PLAY Helldivers 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To start, elite controller takes more damage than a toe when dropped on a hard floor. Darktide and the Tribes III demo were great for all of us. Scott played Unreal Tournament 99 and Hellcard. Jon played Rotwood, Star Trucker, and Lightyear Frontier. Beau explores Stormgate's open beta demo, prompting a return to Starcraft 2 co-op commanders amidst the World of Warcraft Shadowlands Phase 2 launch. Rumors of Microsoft Xbox going 3rd Party, a unique Baldur's Gate 3 completion by Proxy Gate Tactician, Disney investing $1.5 billion into Epic for a "persistent universe," and Tencent reportedly developing an Elden Ring mobile game akin to Genshin Impact. Core-Spondence promising an intriguing voice mail on the history of dead presidents in office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest Sony State of Play, notable announcements include a Metal Gear-like game from Kojima called PHYSINT, a bizarre trailer for Death Stranding 2 featuring puppets and guitar battles, and the stealth launch of Silent Hill: The Short Message, described as a short experimental free-to-play game introducing newcomers to the Silent Hill universe. A remake of Until Dawn for PS5 using Unreal Engine 5 was revealed, and Team Ninja's Rise of The Ronin received a more in-depth look. Other highlights include Metro Awakening VR for PSVR2 and Ken Levine's new game JUDAS, which carries a Bioshock vibe. News about The Suicide Squad, World of Warcraft Classic's GDKP ban in Phase 2 of SoD, the cancellation of Deus Ex by Embracer Group, and the upcoming Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor on February 14th. And your feedback! GAMES WE PLAYED TOGETHER: More Sea of Thieves! Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth GAMES SCOTT PLAYED: Lil' Guardsman Monster Sanctuary) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy And more Forbidden West GAMES JON PLAYED: Boxes: Lost Fragments BlazBlue Entropy Effect FROG Wrestling returned yesterday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Massive layoffs hit the industry, affecting Riot Games and ABK post-Microsoft merger. Notable departures include Mike Ybarra and Adham, with Blizzard canceling a survival game and outsourcing customer service. Concerns arise about Blizzcon's future. The Palworld vs. Pokemon debate unfolds, with accusations of imitation and AI stuff. Scott explores Forbidden West and Timberborn, Jon finishes Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Beau engages in TTRPG "Order & Defiance" and ENSHROUDED. Calls and emails and texts too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GTA 6 is now the second-most viewed game trailer on Youtube. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Developer_Direct '24 event unveiled exciting updates, including Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed coming in the fall, Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arriving on May 21st, Square-Enix's Visions of Mana (first new game in 15 years) in the Summer, Oxide's ARA History Untold with mechs and crafting in Fall 2024, and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle set for 2024. Other notable mentions include Diablo IV season 3 details and concerns about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Voice mails and texts too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How games positively impact work and life patterns, especially Shapez. We played Deep Rock Galactic, with Scott immersed in Horizon Zero Dawn and ChillQuarium. Jon explores Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Final Fantasy X, and Sea of Stars, while Beau tries out MythForce and delves into VR with Dungeons of Eternity. "Dear Martha: This Day in Gaming History" and highlights news like Brian Cox narrating Tekken's story and updates on Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail Expansion. The new PS5 controller version and Season 2 casting for The Last of Us. Insights from a listener about Steam's private games functionality and a gameplay leak for Wolverine, along with a science question! And loads more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Square-Enix's plan to implement "aggressive use of AI" in 2024. We have thoughts. Square-Enix's lack of details in their announcements is a problem. Games we played this week were: Shapez, Horizon Zero Dawn, Slay the Princess, Red Dead Redemption II, WoW and Shadows of Doubt in VR. The "Dear Martha Reddit Review" segment explores a breakup over a favorite game insult. Other news includes a 13-year-old beating Tetris, Mickey Mouse going public domain for a horror game, Jack Black voicing Minecraft Steve, Guardians of the Galaxy free on Epic Games, a Heroes of the Storm remake mod, and a City of Heroes private server receiving an official license. Shoutout to a creator, Michael Betts, for his game "Tower Song"!! Emails and calls too! GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEK: SCOTT Shapez (complete obsession now, cant stop wont stop) Horizon Zero Dawn (yeah, you heard me) (just started Pizza Tower) JON: Slay the Princess - Finished it Red Dead Redemption II Stacklands Quickies: Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars, Final Fantasy X, Yakuza: Like a Dragon BEAU WoW SoD continues Shadows of Doubt VR: Dungeons of Eternity with Crofton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well what do we have here? Our year-end MASSIVE round up of the best games of the year, including a load of categories you won't find anywhere else. Check the RSS feed or Patreon for a FULL text list of the games we covered. Can you guess our number one? Listen and find out! Group Category #1 - Most Anticipated Games of 2024: Scott: Space Marine II Shapez 2 Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League Jon: Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Dragon's Dogma II (Honorable Mention: Hades 2) Beau: Like A Dragon 2: Infinite Wealth Hades 2? FF7 Rebirth Group Category #2 - Biggest Surprises of 2023: Scott: Robocop Death Must Die The Finals Lethal Company Rogue Trader Jon: Remnant 2 RoboCop: Rogue City Bang on Balls Death Must Die House Flipper 2 Beau: WoW SoD Dead Space Remake was actually really good AR is better than you think (Quest 3 is awesome) M$ actually bought ABK WoW SoD Group Category #3 - Best Non-2023 Games of 2023: Scott: Mark of The Ninja GW2 WoW: Dragonflight Jon: World of Warcraft - Retail, Classic, & Hardcore Octopath Traveler Transformers: War for Cybertron Beau: Yakuza: Like A Dragon Darktide Stacklands The CORE Crew's Top 5 Games of the Year: Scott: BG3 Phantom Liberty (yes it counts) Starfield Sea of Stars Diablo IV Jon: Baldur's Gate 3 CyberPunk 2077 w/ Phantom Liberty Final Fantasy XVI Resident Evil 4 Remake Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Beau: Baldur's Gate 3 Dead Space Remake Like A Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name Wartales Diablo 4 CORE's 2023 GAME OF THE YEAR: Baldur's Gate 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steam Year in Review highlights gaming experiences, shared by Scott, Jon, and Beau. And we played The Finals, Lethal Company, and House Flipper 2 together. Scott played Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and An Arcade full of Cats. Jon delves into Bang on Balls, Death Must Die, WWE 2K23, and Fortnite. Beau conquers WoW SoD BFD, VR adventures, BG3, and Diablo 4 winter event. Dear Martha: Steam Reviews! Other News: Bobby Kotick's departure, Insomniac's leaks, Steam's profile game hiding, and Sony's 50m PS5 sales success. Oh and the WoW 2024 roadmap is out and it's kinda great. Your calls and more! SHARED PLAY: The Finals Lethal Company House Flipper 2 SCOTT GAMES: Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader An Arcade Full of Cats JON GAMES: Bang on Balls Death Must Die WWE 2K23 Fortnite BEAU GAMES: WoW SoD BFD VR: Asgard's Wrath 2 VR: Arizone Sunshine 2 VR: Lego Brick Tales BG3 Multiplayer Continued D4 Winter Event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old gaming pleasures when your sick! Plus we do a Disco Elysium contest today! The big Day Before mess. The aftermath drama of the Game Awards. Twitch getting into and then out of the boobies game. E3 is dead...for real this time. Dyson Sphere just got a HUGE patch. And here are the games we played this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the announcements, all the reveals, and all the commentary you can stand from the CORE crew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our ongoing World of Warcraft adventures, Guild Wars 2, Wildermyth, and StarCraft 2 campaigns. Upcoming game news, such as a massive Baldur's Gate 3 patch and Remnant 2 on Game Pass. Netflix gaming acquiring the GTA Trilogy and briefly touch on Fallout coming to Prime. Listener email praising Warcraft Rumble's early gameplay but expressing frustration with the difficulty spike at level 50, raising concerns about the impact of microtransactions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to CORE, where we could do the Konami Code in our sleep. Scott Johnson, Beau Schwartz, and Jon Jagger here. Playing a clip about microtransactions from an ex-Blizz guy sets the tone. The main topic is yet to be revealed, but our week in gaming features an abundance of World of Warcraft, with Scott hitting new levels and Jon exploring new features. Scott enjoys Lil Gator Game and Wildfrost on Steam, while Jon dives into Super Mario RPG on Switch and Death Must Die. Beau covers Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, The Expanse, Sun Wukong in Ravenswatch, and Starcraft 2. The break teases news like Valve's Half-Life retrospective and Walking Dead Destinies hitting Xbox bestsellers. Space Marine 2 is delayed, and Eminem is coming to Fortnite. Core-respondence includes an email confirming Beau's insight and a text about scary games, mentioning Martian Gothic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Steam Deck 2.0 is a hot topic today. The main discussion revolves around Game Awards nominations like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Spiderman 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Wonder, and Tears of The Kingdom. Our gaming week features WoW discussions, including a creative solution for Jon's night-time gaming issue. Scott delves into Diablo IV and Backpack Hero on Steam, while Jon shares WWE 2K23 highlights and a Nintendo Switch mystery game. Beau recaps a hardcore WoW Saturday and achievements in Diablo 4 and Like a Dragon Gaiden. Also there's news on Greg and Scott's Word on the Street debut, Baldur's Gate 3's physical edition, Dungeon Keeper 1's KeeperFX mod release after 15 years, Darktide's update, and Samwise Didier's retirement. A call about Inkbound's removal of micro-transactions and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Street doing something exciting! We spill some beans. How were our BlizzCon predictions? We find out. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Classic, Diablo IV, and Robocop. Scott high lights the indie game Ooblets. Jon shares experiences with Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Powerwash Simulator, and previews Free-Per View 3 in FROG Wrestling. Beau talks about hardcore WoW, "For the King 2," and other games. "Dear Martha: Steam Reviews" segment, featuring a steamy review for Milfy City - Final Edition. Other news includes GTA VI's announcement, Nintendo's live-action Zelda movie, Valve's privacy update, and SteamDeck's OLED release. Texts and a call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BlizzCon 2023 predictions, including topics like WoW, Overwatch, Diablo IV, and potential new releases. This week's games, like Phasmophobia and RoboCop: Rogue City. Greg Street's new studio, Bungie layoffs and delays, Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers, and more. Emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode opens with a teaser about "ghostbeef" and the unveiling of Lilith statue names. The controversy surrounding "Cities: Skylines 2," as it's receiving mixed reviews due to its work-in-progress nature. The hosts discuss the merits of early reviews versus player feedback. In the "Our Week in Gaming" segment, titles like "Return of the Obra Dinn," "Marvel's Spider-Man 2," and "Diablo 4 S2 Season of Blood." The episode also mentions other news topics, such as the release of "Alan Wake 2," the status of "Squardon 42," and updates in "Heroes of the Storm." Additionally, there's news about "Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest London," a Marvel-Hasbro partnership for MTG cards, Twitch's rule changes, and more. Voice mails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So which do we nab this week? "Super Mario Wonder" or "Spider-man 2"? We delve into the Microsoft ABK merger news. They highlight key points, including Kot-Dick's departure, Phil's plans for old IPs, and the delay of ABK games on GamePass. The hosts also share their recent gaming experiences, covering titles like CyberPunk 2077, Forgive Me Father 2, and Diablo IV. The episode includes a "Dear Martha Gameshow" segment and a listener's email about a new genre of multitasking games. Additionally, there's a heated discussion about Tim Hortons coffee. For reasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game developers will be required to use two-factor authentication to update games on Steam starting October 24, 2023. This is to prevent malicious updates. Other news: John Riccitiello resigned as CEO of Unity Software. Diablo IV's second season is well-received. Sony unveiled a smaller, redesigned PS5 with a price hike. Meta Quest 3 launches on October 13, 2023. This week on Shared Play: Cyberpunk 2077, RAGE 2, and Darktide. Voicemails: More about Star Citizen and the way people talk in CP2077. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CORE, we discuss a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project by Anonymous Content, share their gaming experiences with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, and various other titles. They touch on Diablo IV coming to Steam, Naughty Dog layoffs, and Animal Crossing's Lego adaptation. A listener email raises questions about the $600 million development cost of Star Citizen, emphasizing the need to focus on real issues rather than the money spent. And MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyberpunk 2077 has made a remarkable turnaround since its disastrous launch in 2020. The game has been patched and updated extensively, and it is now playing well on all platforms. As a result, the game has seen a huge surge in concurrent players, and it is now receiving 9's and 10's reviews from critics and gamers alike. The Core Crew discusses the game's turnaround and why it's worth playing now. They also discuss other news from the gaming industry, such as the departure of Sony chief Jim Ryan, the return of Chris Metzen to Blizzard, and the wave of layoffs around the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xbox/Microsoft accidentally leaking a lot of information, including new console and controller designs, a courted Nintendo acquisition, and underestimating the value of Baldur's Gate 3. We played: Starfield, DOOM 2016, Persona 5 Royal, Mortal Kombat 1, Frog Wrestling, Cyberpunk 2077, Portal 2 VR Mod, and Farthest Frontier. Dear Martha! Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 looking really rough, Netherrealm promising fixes, the good Baldur's Gate 3 memey song by Tom Cardy, Final Fantasy XIV getting official TTRPG books, Dead Space Co-Creator Glen Schofield leaving the new studio he helped form to make Callisto Protocol, Bluey the video game launching November 17, and Sea of Thieves adding private servers. Emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out teens remain hooked on Fortnite, Minecraft, and sometimes Warzone. Unity's clash with game devs, featuring a statement from RedHook, the Darkest Dungeon creators. Unity hasn't backed down yet, sparking worries about costs for Sony and Microsoft. John Riccatello's problematic history (EA) is discussed. Devs are scrambling to switch to Unreal or Gadot engines. Also, check out Scott's top five core games on the "MORE CORE" video series. In "Week in Gaming," Starfield shines, and Fae Farm and WWE 2K23 are mentioned. They later explore Steam reviews and cover news like Sony's State of Play, Nintendo Direct focusing on Switch 2, Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty trailer, Apple's push for native gaming on new iPhones, Dune Spice Wars' 1.0 launch, and Xbox's GamePass CORE. We end with emails and texts, including a fan's "Oct-Beau-ber Fest" suggestion for Beau's full-time gig and someone confessing they've never played Half-Life 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week's preshow for a little bonus content. No reason cept we think it was particularly funny last week, and thought you might enjoy the distraction. Have fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The possibility of annual expansions in Diablo IV, drawing comparisons with other games that adopt this approach. Scott's fascination with Starfield, Jon and Beau's completion of Baldur's Gate 3, and their individual game choices like Xenotilt, WWE 2K23, No Man's Sky, Marvel Snap, and more. "Dear Martha," where they guess which Bethesda game various reviews are from. Additionally, they touch on news, such as Final Fantasy XVI's DLCs, Bethesda's plans for Red Fall, Crossplay in Baldur's Gate 3, YouTube's testing of playable games, and rumors about NintendoVR. Emails from listeners, including one praising the PS Portal and another commending Jon's passionate take on Starfield, suggesting he could be a great marketer for Bethesda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon and Scott watch movies as promised and have reviews. In the main topic, the discussion revolves around the significant price increase in PlayStation Plus subscriptions, causing discontent among users. The current and upcoming prices are detailed. A comparison to Xbox Game Pass price hikes is made, with some countries exempt from the PlayStation Plus increase. In the "Our Week in Gaming" section, Jon shares his progress in Baldur's Gate 3, as does Beau, while Scott talks about Sea of Stars and starting Starfield. More news about the state of Bioware's Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Volition's closure, and Half-Life 2 getting ray tracing, and more. Question about Scott finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and thoughts on RDR1's release for PS4 and Switch, with a desire for an official PC release. Lastly, there's a mention of a Grim Dawn DLC call, which we did not see coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spoiler-free Ashoka impressions. The PlayStation Portal, with details on its price, exclusive PS5 compatibility, battery life, and screen quality. We played Baldur's Gate 3, but not only that. "Dear Martha"! Gamescom highlights, Epic Games Store's offer, and Charles Martinet's Mario departure. Your calls and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon and Scott did a co-stream today, and wanted to give you all a chance to hear it or see it. Here's the video version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While walking the dog, someone found an old game manual in a bush. The controversy surrounding Overwatch 2 and whether harsh reviews are a fair way to address its issues. We discuss the games they've been playing, including Baldur's Gate 3, Ship Graveyard Simulator 2, BroForce Forever update, and Quake II Remake. We touch on other gaming news and upcoming releases. Listener feedback goes places today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video game portrayal in TV/film affecting enjoyment, followed by personal gaming updates, mainly "Baldur's Gate 3." We have TONS to say, so tuck in for lots of BG3 talk. Scott also talks "I Am Future," "Viewfinder," and "The Expanse." Jon discusses "FROG Wrestling Free-Per View 2," "WWE 2K23," "Transformers," and "Ori." Red Dead Redemption's high price, Papers, Please anniversary "demake," mixed "Atlas Fallen" reviews, Quake 2 Remaster release, discounted PS5 controllers, Stardew Valley cookbook, and refurbished Steam Decks. Yakuza Like a Dragon's controller choice for Beau is queried. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PC fan noise during gaming. Why? Discussing the 10 best selling games ever. Our Week in Gaming features our time with Baldur's Gate 3, and Scott's play of The Expanse and more. Jon talks about FROG Wrestling in WWE 2K23 and completing Remnant II. Beau completed Yakuza: Like A Dragon. "Dear Martha: The Game Show!" where they match Steam reviews to games. Other News includes Hades, Post Malone's One Ring card ownership, and Fantasian on Steam. Emails suggest Scott's nickname and choosing between PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass. And a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The popularity of Ambernic at a lake. News about Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, including a new expansion called Dawntrail, collaborations, and a Fall Guys crossover. ExileCon reveals details about Path of Exile 2, its content, microtransactions, and gameplay improvements. We've been playing games, such as ESO, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Plus, The "Dear Martha: The Game Show!". Other topics like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Nintendo Switch 2, and Hasbro's lost games. Texts and emails and voice mails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode CORE 375, the main topic discusses a game dev's comment about not raising the bar on CRPGs with Baldur's Gate 3, sparking gamer outrage. The hosts share their gaming experiences, including Star Trek Online, Trails of Mana, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. The show covers news about Overwatch 2, Bluey's potential video game, and the MS/ABK merger. The episode ends with fan correspondence and a listener's dream about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest updates on Microsoft's acquisition of ABK, with the judge approving the deal's progress in the United States. The FTC has appealed the ruling, and negotiations continue with the UK. If the July 18th deadline is missed, a significant fee will be owed to ABK, but an extension is likely as both parties want the deal to happen. Scott's current relationship with FF16 and his games of choice. Jon shares a video and a message to play, while Beau talks about playing as a rogue in Diablo 4 and experimenting with TaleSpire and Dungeon Alchemist. Player ruining thousands of hours of work in WoW, the endangered status of classic video games, the upcoming open beta of Palia MMO, and HBO's The Last Of Us receiving 24 Emmy nominations. There's also mention of a potentially interesting wrestling game called WrestleQuest. An email from a listener asks Beau about his opinion on Diablo 4, considering the time commitment required, and a text message wonders if the next Nintendo Switch will be a folding portable console, making it more appealing based on its smaller form factor. AND MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Scott is OUT but that doesn't stop the CORE TRAIN as Beau and Jon talk about the Diablo 4 Season 1 announcement and Beau's Lilith statue confirmation. Jon goes deep on Final Fantasy 16, Frog Wrestling and produces an epic length Dear Martha that is not to miss. MK1 characters revealed! Nintendo has a new console called NX 2? BattleBit Remastered has sold 2 million units! Red Dead Redemption Remaster? The One Ring is Found in Ontario! Last of Us but Not the Last of Us! All that, other random conversations, your emails and texts, and SO MUCH MORE in an the usual XXXXL sized CORE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of CORE 372, the main topic is the early release of Baldur's Gate 3 on August 3 for PC, with a delay for the PS5 version to September 6. The developers aim to achieve 60 frames-per-second on PS5 and prioritize quality over rushing the release. The hosts discuss their recent gaming experiences, including Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo 4, and various Steam Next Fest demos. They also mention mods for games like Deep Rock Galactic and Crysis in VR. The episode features a game show segment called "Dear Martha," where they guess which game a review is about. They touch upon news about Microsoft CEO's stance on exclusives, Bobby Kotick's view on Gamepass, World of Warcraft Classic adding Hardcore Realms, the Steam Summer Sale, and BlizzCon 2023 ticket prices. Additionally, they receive an email addressing a discussion on Final Fantasy 6 and 7's merits. The episode concludes with news about a patron creating a hacked ROM of Super Techmo Bowl for NES, where patrons' names will be included in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elderly couple discusses getting Starfield on gamepass. Main topic: Nintendo Direct announcements include Super Mario RPG remake and new Mario game Wonder. Patron question: Which game/franchise needs a new developer? Our Week in Gaming: Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo IV, FF7 Remake. Scott: FF7 Remake. Jon: WWE 2K23 and Steam Next-Festgames. Break: Dear Martha - Steam Magazine Review. Other news: Vamp Survivors co-op, Twitch content labels, xQc's streaming deal, Eve Online's Excel integration. Core-spondence: Diablo 4 discussion and Xbox's play anywhere feature clarification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of CORE 370, the hosts discuss the results of a poll on favorite JRPGs. They then delve into the Xbox Showcase, focusing on games like Starfield, Fable, Avowed, the sequel to Like a Dragon, Hellblade II, and Forza. They highlight that Starfield was shown in detail but will only run at 30fps on Xbox, and there is a high price for early access. In the "Week in Gaming" segment, Diablo IV, Super Mega Baseball 4, Dragon Quest 11, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Cassette Beasts, and various JRPGs from the '90s are mentioned. Individual hosts also mention playing Garlic on the Ambernic, checking in with WWE 2K23's FROG Wrestling, and discussing Final Fantasy XVI. The episode includes a segment called "Dear Martha: The Game Show!" where the hosts guess which games certain reviews are about. Other news topics include paying for PvE in Overwatch 2, potential microtransactions in World of Warcraft, the first look at Armored Core 6, a UI update on Steam, and reports of esports declining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE Coverage of XBOX + Starfield 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A LOT of talk about what showed up at Summer Game Fest! Plus, all the weeks gaming, which was a lot of Diablo and a few surprises. Your emails and marthas and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE SPECIAL: Summer Gamefest 2023 watch-along Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeah, there's a LOT of Diablo talk on the show today, but not entirely, so hop in and see what the week in gaming did to the three of us and all of you at the same time. Or something that makes more sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sum up the BIG Sony presser today, as well as talk a bit about the Project Q they announced. Plus how violent is TOO violent when it comes to MK. Plus a LOAD of games we played this week. Other news of note and your feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE Daily is out, talking Dead by Daylight spinning out some more scary game goods soon, plus Nic Cage for some reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m2uiVbdfdQ #DeadbyDaylight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steam Decks get looks in Vegas. Overwatch 2 gets some rotten news. Blizzcon lovers get some good news. Best video game food. All the games we played this week. Dear Martha. MK 1 is on the way. Lord of the Rings gets two MMO's. Your texts and messages too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sounds like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is pretty damned great. Remakes vs new stuff debate! Jedi Survivor still impresses. All the games we played this week. Dear Martha! Tenacious D's new song about video games, called Video Games. Ed Boon being a little cagey. Diablo 4 server slam this weekend. Elden Ring sold a NYC worth of copies. The ROG Ally is out soon, and preorders are up! Emails texts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversation about why there are SOO many bad PC ports lately of massive AAA games. Games we never finished but want to still. A load of new games this week. Dear Martha. Phil Spencer stuff. Blizzard and AI patents. FF16 getting banned in Saudi Arabia, and lots of email and voice mail stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dungeon Murder is live at DungeonMurder.com! Also, Tron is harder now. The UK has blocked the MS/Activision Blizzard deal. Controllers and KB+Mice get in a fight. We know have a CORE and Frogpants fake wrestling team. Dear Martha! Twisted Metal show, Vampire Survivors gets a TV show, and Transformers has Unicron! Plus your calls, texts, emails, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are idle games bad? Diablo IV got a big bump of new info and a new Beta weekend coming up! What game moments still with us forever. Lots of games discussed for the week. Unreccord looks unreal. Blasphemous 2 looks great! Sony aqquired Firewalk Studios. Gollum dev explains the pay for Elvish. How much is too much with Nintendo law suits. Your emails texts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know what the PS controller buttons mean? We do. Also, streaming your gaming in 2023, drug sims, Everspace 2, Wartales, Scarlet Tower, Hellslave, RE4, Sonic's murder, Diablo 2 R, Vertigo 2, Jedi Fallen Redhead, Tetris movie, Dear Martha, Redfall, PS+, Justice League delays, and WAY MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love Mario? People do, but critics, not so much. Sony is working on a new handheld, but maybe not the one you think. Unreal or Quake: The war is won! Lots of games played this week. Dark and Darker gets booted. FF Pixel remasters are a weird thing, but they are here. No Man's Sky gets more updates. Dear Martha and loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E3 is ending, and we are here to talk about it. Some breaking news in there as well. Great questiona bout 10 to 15 man content in gaming. Resident Evil 4 Remake got a lot of talk today. Plus all the games we played. Dear Martha, Tears of the Kingdom details, Last of Us getting rammed in Steam reviews. Square doing NFT stuff again. PSVR2 is selling really bad. Polaris IS Witcher 4. Skyrim Chat! And lots of great stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A LOT of Diablo IV talk today, and what we think about the beta thus far. From story, to tone, to gameplay and way more. Also, games we played this week, along with more news about Counter-Strike 2, RE4R, Tax Heaven 3000, Sony's 2022 score, and LOTS more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghostcrawler left RIOT. Yellow paint and tape in RE games, is it ok still? All the games we played, Dear Martha, Diablo IV beta tomorrow, Classic getting hardcore, Last of Us was GOOOD! Jay Wilson has plans! Emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starfield got delayed again, but this time it should stick. We get into the whys and whats and what we want out of that game come Sept. Also, comfort games and which ones we return to over and over. ALL the games we played, plus a Dear Martha. Plus Suicide Squad delays, RE4 remake weirdness, Epic getting more indie friendly, PSVR2 reviews, Diablo IV and chicken, and LOTS more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Befriending your angry Destiny friends. MS and the ABK stuff has a big update. What games were we good at first? Dear Martha! A LOAD of games this week. Bunch of Square news. Dead by Daylight movie coming. Jack Black got a little blue at the Mario presser. Your emails, texts, and calls and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ybarra brought more bad news to Blizzard folk. Chrono Cross Remaster is getting a patch and Jon is stoked. Civ 7 is happening officially. Sony State of Play was kinda what we thought it would be. MK 12 is coming this year. Dice winners! Suicide Squad will need an always-on network connection in single player mode. Hogwarts Legacy sold a TON of copies. New Castlevania and Metal Gear happening at E3 from Konami. Dear Martha! Your voicemails, texts and more! Plus EVERYTHING we played this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overwatch made a dating sim? Weird. Also, PSVR2 and what the reviews are saying. All the games we played this week, plus Dear Martha, the Nier guy is making something weird, Venom joining the Suns, Forbidden West coming to Plus, Lord of the Rings is making 5 games, Tetris the movie, Red Dead gets museum treatment, Cocaine Bear gets a game and LOTS more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We break down the big Nintendo Direct, and what it means. Some big predictions for 2023. All the games we played this week, including a pre-alpha of Super Lake Runner. :) Dear Martha, calls and emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On tap this week, lots of talk about how to do a remake right, in the form of Dead Space. Plus, is FF7 remake boring? Why programming for an old MMO is hard. More GoDot dev time. Redfall issues are here about online all the time stuff. Jedi gets delayed. Titan Fall side game no longer happening. Apex is OFF mobile now. Sony MS and Nintendo are all skipping whatever E3 is now. Emails voice mails and texts too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of new games announced this week. New Steamworld stuff, and MS dumped a whole list up updates, including a day-and-date game, that turned out to be rad! Plus all the games we played, your calls and texts and loads more! Oh, and get the Lake Run sticker on sale now at Frogpants.com/core!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get into the mess surrounding Blizzard and Netease in China. Genre's we were sure we would never like. A bunch of games this week too, plus Dear Martha, your calls and emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big show tonight, starting with more on the way Steam awards work. Ubisoft seems to be broken and someone should reboot them. MMO's and what we should expect out of Riot's. Dear Martha! Last of Us TV reviews are great so far! Project Leonardo from Sony is also very cool. New Mechwarrior game coming. Yoshi-P adds some confusion to the Final Fantasy 16 world. Emails, texts, and voice mails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a lot to say about the Wizards of the Coast leaks this week, including 5 games they're cancelling. Also, what does a 120hz display actually do for you. A load of games played and tons more! Oh and we gave away a $4,000 gaming computer to a lucky winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our big end of year show, with all our top picks and strange categories for the gaming year that was 2022. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steam Deck happenings, Blizzards possible new turn, and lots more on today's last CORE before Christmas! CORismas!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Metzen is back! In a way, anyway. Also, why do F2P strats garner such different reactions. More Marvel Midnight Suns, Witcher 3 patches, Dragonflight, Dear Martha, more news emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE Bonus Discussion 12-12-2022: A.I. and Art and Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's bask in the loving light of fresh new trailers and release dates, and even a few bad awards just for fun. CORE is on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE Game Awards 2022 co-stream Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep talk about what we want from MMO's in the future. Plus, lots of new releases this week, and all the games we played! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chat with Brian Ibbott about the game he has EVERY SINGLE CARD for. And why pixels are dumb. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HUGE show this week. Many things discussed. Listen like the wind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey look! The one CORE host that doesn't currently have COVID did a quick show for ya'll! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.