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4Player Podcast

4Player Podcast

Nick Henderson

Gaming, Video Games, Handheldgaming, Twitch, Playstation4, Nintendo, Videogames, Microsoft, Pcgaming, Nintendoswitch, Games, Varietygaming, Xboxone, Sonyplaystation, Leisure

4.8808 Ratings

Overview

This weekly show features the staff of 4PlayerNetwork.com as they discuss video games (both old and new), game industry news, and respond to feedback from the community! Whether you play games on PC or console (Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo) or want to hear about the latest Triple-A release or a low-budget indie darling, nothing is overlooked here! New episodes are recorded live every Tuesday night at 8pm (CST) on 4PP.tv and are made available online the following day.

110 Episodes

4Player Podcast #824 - The David Filibuster Show (Nintendo Switch 2, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Lorn's Lure, and More!)

David makes a sudden and somewhat chaotic return to the podcast this week to talk about the latest news involving the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the surprise announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4! On top of that Chris Davis talks about his time with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black which was announced and shadow dropped at the same time. In the second segment, Brad talks about his addiction to Lorn's Lure; a game about climbing megastructures that seems like it was absolutely made for Brad specifically. David brings his usual randomness to talk about his frustration with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and... Clock Tower Rewind? News - Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced Impressions - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black News - Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Impressions - Lorn's Lure Impressions - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Impressions - Clock Tower Rewind 4Player Minute (Filibuster Edition) 

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

4Player Podcast #823 - The 2024 Awards Show

As is customary, we jump start a new year by revisiting the old one! It's time to run through a bunch of meaningly award categories that we made up for fun! We even introduced a new set of "Wild Card" awards that are complete surprises for everyone at the table! So join us as we celebrate 2024 in all of it's glory. Our discussions cover everything from Dragons Dogma 2 to Silent Hill 2 to 1000x Resist... and everything in between.  Best World / Level Design (6:45) Best Storytelling (23:05) Best Gaming Moment (43:30) Wild Card Award #1 (1:08:13) Break | Best Soundtrack Picks (1:21:10) Best New Enemy / Boss Design (1:24:10) Best New Character (1:36:30) Biggest Surprise (01:48:30) Wild Card Award #2 (2:01:10) Break | Best Soundtrack Picks (2:15:10) Biggest Disappointment (2:16:30) I Won't Quit You, I Promise (2:33:20) The Spotlight Award (2:41:30)

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

4Player Podcast #822 - The PS2 Energy Show (Slitterhead, Nintendo Switch 2 Speculation, Xbox Developer Direct Rumors, and More!)

This week, we found some time to squeeze in a semi-regular show in between our Fantasy Critic draft and our upcoming game of the year awards show! Brad talks about Slitterhead, the next game from the original creator of Silent Hill... and it turns out, it exudes some serious PS2 energy (which is not necessarily a bad thing). We also take a moment to speculate about the upcoming reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Xbox Developer Direct.  Impressions - Slitterhead (10:00) Rumor - Nintendo to Announce Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday (29:05) Rumor - New Game Announcement at Xbox Developer Direct on Jan 23 (44:20) 4Player Minute (57:50)

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

4Player Podcast #821 - The 2025 Preview Show / Fantasy Critic Draft

As is customary nowadays, we kick off another new year by drafting games into our Fantasy Critic League rosters! If you are unfamiliar, think of it as Fantasy Football but for video games where scores are tallied based on each game's review aggregate score on Open Critic. Of course, this also gives us a great opportunity to talk about a bunch of great looking games that you can expect to hear us playing and talking about throughout the year! 

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2025

4Player Podcast #820 - The Worst Kind of Participation Trophy (Metro: Awakening, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Fantasy Critic Wrap-Up, and More!)

We bring 2024 to a close with some film banter right out of the gate followed by impressions of two new entries in sibling franchises. Chris Davis delivers his impressions of Metro: Awakening, marking the first time the franchise has delved into the VR space, and Nick talks about STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl now that recent patches have finally rendered the game playable! In the second segment, Brad takes us through the final results of our 2024 Fantasy Critic competition including announcing the winners in each of our community leagues! Thanks for sticking with us in 2024. We'll see you in 2025! Chit Chat: Film talk (2:40) Impressions - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (17:12) Impressions - Metro: Awakening (22:00) Impressions - STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl (46:00) 2024 Fantasy Critic Wrap-Up (1:06:13)

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

4Player Podcast #819 - The Fiber Pipes Show (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, The Game Awards, and More!)

What a week! The Game Awards came and went but they left a trail of insane game announcements in their wake. We try our best to cover the highlights including Okami 2, a new game from Fumito Ueda, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and more! Unfortunately, we eventually ran into some poorly timed internet troubles so our broadcast (and this recording) took a hit. When we get those sorted out (for now), we jump into impressions of Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle!  Chit Chat: Brad Interrogates Nick about 'Dexter: Original Sin' (3:00) Recap - Highlights from The Game Awards (12:20) Technical Difficulties Impressions - Marvel Rivals (27:28) Impressions - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (49:55)

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

4Player Podcast #818 - The Violent Sleeper Show (STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Metaphor ReFantazio, Echo Point Nova, and More!)

It has been awhile since an unexpected discussion topic reveals some unusual truths about the group... That changes this week as we learn some interesting fears that Brad has about sleeping. But of course, we are here to talk about video games so we revisit some big recent releases like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Metaphor ReFantazio! On the new game front, Brad talks about new, fast-paced indie game called Echo Point Nova and Chris Davis (and Nick) talk about their early impressions of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl! Quick Mention - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (2:55) Impressions - Echo Point Nova (23:45) Impressions - Metaphor ReFantazio (36:40) Impressions - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (1:00:40) Fantasy Critic Update (1:39:00) 4Player Minute (1:46:48)

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

4Player Podcast #818 - The Violent Sleeper Show (STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Metaphor ReFantazio, Point Echo Nova, and More!)

It has been awhile since an unexpected discussion topic reveals some unusual truths about the group... That changes this week as we learn some interesting fears that Brad has about sleeping. But of course, we are here to talk about video games so we revisit some big recent releases like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Metaphor ReFantazio! On the new game front, Brad talks about new, fast-paced indie game called Point Echo Nova and Chris Davis (and Nick) talk about their early impressions of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl! Quick Mention - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (2:55) Impressions - Point Echo Nova (23:45) Impressions - Metaphor ReFantazio (36:40) Impressions - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (1:00:40) Fantasy Critic Update (1:39:00) 4Player Minute (1:46:48)

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

4Player Podcast #817 - The Top 3 Games we are Most Thankful For

It's the week of Thanksgiving here in the states so we decided to take a little podcasting detour to talk about the games that we are most thankful for! These aren't necessarily our favorite games of all time but they all mean something important to us for one reason or another! Whether it helped shape our current tastes in games or put us on a new path in life, the impact these games had on us cannot be understated. **Please Note: We had an internet hiccup early on during the stream so there is shift in audio quality around the 16 minute mark.**

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2024

4Player Podcast #816 - The Story of Skodge (Life is Strange: Double Exposure, I am your Beast, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and More!)

With Nolan officially out on paternity leave (congratulations!), we press forward into the wacky world of video games once again! We re-visit Dragon Age: The Veilguard to discuss how the game is progressing and examine Nick & Brad's drastically different playstyles. Chris Davis expresses his enjoyment of Life is Strange: Double Exposure after the first three episodes but braces himself for the tides to shift (if the reviews are to be believed). Brad also brings back the UFO50 minute with two new games from the collection and hypes up I am your Beast, the next game from the developer of El Paso Elsewhere! Oh... and we also dig a little bit into the controversary surrounding The Game Awards GOTY nominations. Nolan's big news! (1:38) Impressions - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (10:30) Impressions - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (36:30) Impressions - I am your Beast (59:30) The UFO 50 Minute (1:09:00) News - The Game Awards Announces their GOTY Nominees (1:19:45) 4Player Minute (1:39:00)

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

4Player Podcast #815 - The Bradquisition Show (Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, and More!)

Time to get back on the podcasting horse... It IS Brad's week to shine as there is a new Dragon Age game AND some major Castlevania content to discuss so he is firing on all cylinders! We take our first deep dive into Dragon Age: The Veilguard and find that Bioware has managed to put together a polished, fun, and addicting game despite having an undeniable resemblance to modern God of War. In the second segment, Brad goes full nerd while discussing the crazy new Castlevania DLC for Vampire Survivors and Chris Davis revisits Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 now that he has spent some time with the co-op campaign. Impressions - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (5:15) Impressions - Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC (1:04:00) Impressions - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (1:22:40) 4Player Minute (1:36:00)

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

4Player Podcast #814 - The Brad Barista Show (Outlast Trials, Signalis, The Closing Shift, and More!)

The stars have aligned on this very Hallowed Eve; Blessing this episode with a bevy of sweet horror games to talk about! Krispy continues to tackle his backlog of life-changing games and talks about his time with Signalis! Brad brings two new indie-horror games to the table with The Closing Shift and Tormenture; Both of which defy expectation but in completely different ways. Nick discusses his first night of playing The Outlast Trials with the community and delivers his early impressions of this year's reboot of Alone in the Dark (RIP Pieces Interactive). Of course, we also talk a little about the critical reception of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and the looming Beta of Monster Hunter Wilds! News - Dragon Age: The Veilgaurd Reviews are Out! (10:30) Impressions - Signalis (19:40) Impressions - The Closing Shift (37:10) Impressions - Tormenture (46:40) Impressions - The Outlast Trials (1:08:00) Impressions - Alone in the Dark (1:24:45) 4Player Minute (1:42:10)

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

4Player Podcast #813 - The Coward Ending Show (Death Stranding: Directors Cut, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Mech Warrior 5 Clans, and More!)

We're running a little late this week but we have a lot to talk about! After a little detour to talk horror films and general spooky season stuff, Krispy takes us back to 2019 now that he has finally played (and loved!) Death Stranding: Director's Cut! It's a fun discussion that puts a lot of us in the mood to revisit the game ahead of the looming sequel. Brad gives his first impressions of the Silent Hill 2 Remake now that he's played a significant chunk of it and Chris Davis shares some thoughts on his time with the story campaign of Mech Warrior 5: Clans. Of course, we've got another does of UFO 50 highlights and some Fantasy Critic talk mixed in there for good measure. Halloween Season Chatter (2:40) Impressions - Death Stranding: Director's Cut (17:55) Impressions - Mech Warrior 5 Clans (48:45) Impressions - UFO 50 (1:05:10) Impressions - Silent Hill 2 Remake (1:15:00) 4Player Minute (1:49:30)

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2024

4Player Podcast #812 - The Sexy Zora Show (Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metaphor ReFantazio, Ten Bells, and More!)

The surprises keep on coming. Not only did Creative Assembly announce the development of Alien Isolation 2, but Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2 AND the new IP, Metaphor ReFantazio released to stellar reviews! Nick digs deep into Silent Hill 2 Remake and praises it as a faithful and worthwhile adaptation of one of the best horror games ever made. While Metaphor ReFantazio has not officially released, a lengthy prologue demo that carries over to the full game gives us a detailed look at what to expect from the next game from the Persona team! Brad also highlights two more games from UFO 50 and highlights a spooky horror game making the rounds this Halloween season called Ten Bells. News - Creative Assembly Announced Alien Isolation 2 (13:55) Impressions - Silent Hill 2 Remake (19:05) Impressions - UFO 50 (45:00) Impressions - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (57:05) Impressions - Metaphor ReFantazio (1:14:35) Impressions - Ten Bells (1:33:50) 4Player Minute (1:46:00)

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

4Player Podcast #811 - Happy Birthday Chris Davis! (The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, UFO 50, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and More!)

I was so tempted to name this show the "Piss Filter" show but alas, it is Chris Davis' birthday so this episode is named in his honor! How did Chris Davis spend the days leading up to his birthday? By playing through two 20-year old games (read: bonafide classics!): Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater! Brad and Nolan deliver some early impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and then highlight 4 seperate games from UFO 50 that have their hooks in deep! There has also been some intense developments with our ongoing Fantasy Critic league so stay tuned! Banter - Spooky season has begun (7:18) Impressions - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (21:08) Impressions - UFO50 (47:20) Impressions - Resident Evil 3 / Metal Gear Solid 3 Double Feature (1:22:30) Fantasy Critic Update (1:29:45) 4Player Minute (1:38:30)

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

4Player Podcast #810 - Treat Yo Self (UFO 50, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered, and More!)

After a week off to play Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies together (seriously, check it out), we return to the podcast studio to talk about the latest and greatest in the gaming industry. First up, Sony debuted a new State of Play presentation which, among other things, revealed Ghost of Yotei to the world (the long awaited sequel to Ghost of Tsushima). After a few minor technical hiccups, we get back on track with impressions of UFO 50; an impressive collection of (50) games designed and built around the specs for a imaginary piece of retro gaming hardware! Krispy and Nick gush over Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and Chris Davis finally got his hands on Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered! Of course, Warhammer also has Krispy spiraling towards an inevitable (and expensive) future in the tabletop space. Impressions - Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies (2:00) News - Highlights from the Playstation State of Play (15:08) Impressions - UFO50 (31:05) Impressions - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (1:01:30) Impressions - Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered (1:28:10) 4Player Minute (1:44:05)

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

4Player Podcast #809 - The Space Jazz Show (Astro Bot, Shogun Showdown, the Playstation 5 Pro Racket, and More!)

Sony manages to be the talk of the town this week in more ways than one... First, we delve into the ridiculous Playstation 5 Pro announcement: a $700 system with NO DISC DRIVE and NO STAND included. Luckily, Astro Bot also released this week and has easily won the hearts of all of us who have played. Brad talks about new indie hotness, Shogun Showdown, and Krispy finally has his opportunity to talk about his extensive time with Star Wars Outlaws; a game he is thoroughly enjoying! Of course, this also leads to bewildering discussions about "Space Jizz" (you read that right) and eventually, more of Chris Davis's hilarious homebuilding shenanigans. News - Sony unveils the Playstation 5 Pro system and it is absurd (2:30) Impressions - Astro Bot (28:00) Impressions - Shogun Showdown (57:25) Impressions - Star Wars Outlaws (1:04:45) Fantasy Critic Update (1:32:40) 4Player Minute (1:40:00)

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

4Player Podcast #808 - The Prescription Mattress Show (Star Wars Outlaws, Arco, Black Myth: Wukong, and More!)

What a wild (and not great) week it has been in the world of video games! Sony shut down Concord less than two weeks after it launched to middling critical reception and tragic concurrent player counts. On top of that, Hideaki Itsuno - the famed designer behind classics like Power Stone, Devil May Cry, and Dragon's Dogma - announced that he is leaving Capcom after 3 decades. Despite all of the doom and gloom, new and exciting games continue to trickle out. Nick gives us his early impressions of Star Wars Outlaws which has been competing heavily with Black Myth Wukong for his time. Nolan walks us through his experience with the Quest 3 VR headset over the weekend and Brad talks about a cool new "Mesoamerican Fantasy RPG" called Arco. During the 4Player Minute, Chris Davis stuns with a shocking revelation about... Mattress shopping? News - Sony shuts down Concord less than 2 weeks after release (2:50) News - Hideaki Itsuno leaves Capcom (13:05) Impressions - Star Wars Outlaws (19:10) Impressions - Meta Quest 3 VR headset (39:30) Impressions - Arco (57:50) Impressions - Black Myth: Wukong (1:10:20) 4Player Minute (1:18:55)

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

4Player Podcast #807 - Cheat Codes for Dads (Black Myth: Wukong, Tactical Breach Wizards, Abiotic Factor, and More!)

After recapping the latest (and Silksong-less) Nintendo Direct presentation, Nolan shares some exciting news with the community and ultimately opens the door for one of the most bizarre conversations we've had since "Zip-Whip-Pee." Nick digs deep into the rewarding and addicting systems of Black Myth: Wukong while also scoffing at the most ridiculous requests ever put to paper in a video game embargo (one which we are happily not beholden to). Brad and Krispy go onto to rave about Tactical Breach Wizards; The next game from the developer of Gunpoint which some describe as "a DnD campaign gone horribly right." Krispy also dabbled in the early access builds for Abiotic Factor and Deadlock. News - Recap of Nintendo Direct (1:40) Nolan's Special Announcement (24:25) Impressions - Black Myth: Wukong (37:00) Impressions - Tactical Breach Wizards (58:35) Impressions - Abiotic Factor (1:21:34) Fantasy Critic Update (1:43:50) 4Player Minute (1:52:30)

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2024

4Player Podcast #806 - The Weapons-Grade Copium Show (Gamescom ONL Highlights, Tango Gameworks is Saved, Steamworld Heist 2, and More!)

We have good news and bad news. The good news is that Krafton swooped in and SAVED Tango Gameworks from closure AND acquired the rights to Hi-Fi Rush so a sequel is all but confirmed. The bad news is that Gamescom kicked off with a rather disappointing Opening Night Live AND Silksong remains as elusive as ever. Regardless, there are some announcements that caught our attention such as Dying Light: The Beast, Blur's new anthology tv series for Amazon Prime called Secret Level, and the reveal of Mafia: The Old Country. After we discuss the highlights (and lowlights) of the show, Brad gives his thoughts on Steamworld Heist 2 and Thrasher! News - Krafton Acquires Tango Gameworks along with Rights to Hi-Fi Rush (10:34) News - Highlights from Gamescom ONL (16:20) Impressions - Steamworld Heist 2 (50:35) Impressions - Thrasher (59:45) 4Player Minute (1:19:30)

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

4Player Podcast #805 - Chipper Industry News (World of Goo 2, Earth Defense Force 6, Thank Goodness You're Here, and More!)

The bad news keeps on comin. This week, Bungie was hit with a significant round of layoffs and even an internal project cancellation which has called the future of Destiny and the studio into question. Not to be outdone, Gamestop suddenly and unexpectedly shut down Game Informer magazine; A shocking turn of events for a company that has relied on the publication to prop up their business for many years. On a less depressing note, Brad talks about World of Goo 2 which, despite the long gap between releases, manages to end up just as great and just as flawed as it's predecessor. Chris turned off his brain to play Earth Defense Force 6 and Brad did something similar with a hilarious little game called Thank Goodness You're Here. News - Bungie hit with layoffs / cancellations (8:25) News - Gamestop abruptly shuts down Game Informer (18:00) Impressions - World of Goo 2 (25:55) Impressions - Earth Defense Force 6 (43:20) Impressions - Thank Goodness You're Here (56:55) Impressions - CONSCRIPT (1:13:00) 4Player Minute (1:21:30)

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2024

4Player Podcast #804 - The Horrors of War (CONSCRIPT, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and More!)

It's release week for Deadpool & Wolverine and Comic-Con so movie-talk does manage to worm it's way in at the top of the show! After that, Nick talks about a delicious new survival-horror game, CONSCRIPT, which captures the overwhelmingly bleak backdrop of World War 1 through a top-down Resident Evil lens. Brad takes a deeper dive into Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure now that the full game is out (and FREE on Netflix apparently!) and Krispy talks about his time with Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail which has hit a proverbial reset button on the story with this latest expansion. Sony dropped the price of the PSVR2 finally and Chris Davis revisits Pacific Drive and talks late game developments. Movie Talk (1:45) Impressions - CONSCRIPT (17:05) Impressions - Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (31:50) Impressions - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (51:20) News - Sony drops the price of the PSVR2 dramatically (1:09:07) Impressions - Pacific Drive (1:13:04) 4Player Minute (1:28:10)

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024

4Player Podcast #803 - The The "Triple I" Show (Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Nobody Wants to Die, Fallen Aces, and More!)

July might feel like a bit of a lull in the world of video games but there is plenty of fun to be found if dig a little deeper. Brad has now spent a good chunk of time with the full release of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. As it turns out, despite some rough edges, the game is... pretty darn cool! Chris Davis played through the first full episode of Fallen Aces; A retro FPS mixed with lite immersive sim elements that leans into comic books and classic detective stories to deliver something fresh! Finally, Nick also found himself playing a game focused around a detective but with a very different wrapper. Nobody Wants to Die is a futuristic, cyberpunk adjacent detective thriller running in Unreal Engine 5 (herefore referred to as a "Triple I" game)! Movie Talk (6:40) Impressions - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (13:35) Impressions - Fallen Aces (40:55) Impressions - Nobody Wants to Die (1:06:30) 4Player Minute (1:31:20)

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2024

4Player Podcast #802 - The Pokemon Orgy Show (Shadow of the Erdtree, Resident Evil, Holstin Demo, and More!)

The calm before the storm. We take a breather this week to talk movies and do some much needed 2024 catchup! Brad finished up Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and expresses some concerns over the recent demo of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Nick and Chris Davis talk Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Nolan takes us on virtual migration to (the) New York City where he and Bernadette attended a major Pokemon Go event this past weekend. Chris Davis reveals that he played Resident Evil 1 this past weekend... for the very first time and Nick highlights an exciting new indie Survival Horror game called Holstin which blends classic Resident Evil with more modern entries like Resident Evil 4! Movie Talk (3:30) Impressions - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (27:40) 2024 Catchup - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (40:35) Pokemon Go Event with Nolan (50:10)  Impressions - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Demo (1:05:00) Impressions - Holstin Demo (1:19:40) Chris Davis Played Resident Evil 1 for the FIRST TIME (1:26:00)

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

4Player Podcast #801 - Our Top 3 Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2024

With the year half in the bag, we take some time to talk about what lies ahead in the second half of the year. With zero overlap, we each highlight 3 games that we are excited to play in the coming months. The discussion takes us to some expected and unexpected places; From Star Wars: Outlaws to The Plucky Squire to... Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (?!). Of course, we fill in some of the gaps with help from the community. Needless to say, 2024 has been an impressive year thus far and the best appears to be in our future.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

4Player Podcast #800 - The Gentlemen's Agreement Show (Shadow of the Erdtree, Still Wakes the Deep, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Demo, and More!)

Believe it or not, this week marks our 800th official episode! It's an episode full of impressions, drama, and even a couple pacts / agreements that may surprise you. We talk the long awaited Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring to find out if the game really is too hard or if they design was elevated to support the increased challenge! Brad talks about a couple new demos from Steam Next Fest including Arranger: An Role-Puzzling Adventure and Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Chris Davis' continue to talk up his time with Rise of the Ronin. Nick played through Still Wakes the Deep; a game with some serious vibes that can't help but paint a bleak picture for the team's next high-profile project. Things get a little tense during the Fantasy Critic update but it culminates in one of the most interesting trades / agreements we've made thus far. Off-Topic: Fast food shenanigans (3:00) Impressions - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (9:15) Impressions - Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure - Demo (30:10) Impressions - Dungeons Of Hinterberg - Demo (37:50) Impressions - Still Wakes the Deep (58:40) Fantasy Critic Drama (1:12:00) 4Player Minute (1:34:20)

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

4Player Podcast #799 - The Two-Dimensional Show (Nintendo Direct Recap, Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser DLC, Dice & Fold Demo, and More!)

Nintendo came out swinging this week with a new Direct presentation full of surprises! We recap the highlights which include the reveal of Mario & Luigi Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and of course, the re-reveal of Metroid Prime 4 Beyond! Nolan shines a spotlight on a demo for a fun new deck-builder called Dice & Fold and Brad talks about Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser; a game he delved back into in the immediate aftermath of the Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal last week. Recap - Nintendo Direct ft Mario & Luigi Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4, and more! (3:35) Impressions - Dice & Fold Demo (44:45) Impressions - Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser DLC (56:45) Impressions - Quick mentions from Chris Davis - Alan Wake 2: Nightsprings DLC, Indivisible, Rise of Ronin (1:15:20) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:34:48) 4Player Minute (1:45:35)

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

4Player Podcast #798 - The Prophecy Fulfilled (Destiny 2: The Final Shape, The Alters Demo, Summer Game Fest Announcement Recap, and More!)

It's a big week. Krispy has finally blessed us with Destiny 2 footage to coincide with the recent release of Destiny 2: The Final Shape! Not only that, Krispy takes us on a journey through the history of Destiny which has culminated in one of the game's most exciting and successful expansions! Brad talks about his experience with the demo for The Alters; an upcoming game from 11-Bit Studios which seems to combine survival gameplay with an intriguing narrative that involves cloning. In the 2nd half of the show, we recap the highs and lows of this year's Summer Game Fest including the re-reveal of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (formerly Dreadwolf), Perfect Dark, Star Wars Outlaws, and more! Impressions - Destiny 2: The Final Shape (8:30) Impressions - The Alters Demo (45:40) Reactions to the Re-Reveal of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (1:03:44) Recap - Summer Game Fest (1:25:50) 4Player Minute (2:14:50)

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

4Player Podcast #797 - Just Say Yes to Everything (Summer Game Fest Predictions, Nine Sols, Minishoot Adventures, and More!)

It's that special time of year once again... where the mess of showcases and preview events run amock without the comfort and organization of E3. Chaos aside... it's still an exciting time for anyone looking to know what the future of gaming has in store. With that in mind, we run through a long list of Summer Game Fest predictions put together by Chris Davis and discuss the highlights from last week's Playstation State of Play and Silent Hill Transmission events. But before we get to all that, Nick and Nolan talk about a hot up-and-coming new Metroidvania called Nine Sols and Brad shares his thoughts on a charming new arcade shooter called Minishoot Adventures! Housekeeping (1:40) Impressions - Nine Sols (6:15) Impressions - Minishoot Advenures (30:45) Recap - Playstation State of Play and Silent Hill Transmission Highlights (44:30) Summer Game Fest Season Predictions (1:13:30) 4Player Minute (2:09:00)

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

4Player Podcast #796 - The Uranus Zone Show (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Astro Bot / Resident Evil Rumors, and More!)

Summer Games Fest approaches and some serious rumors are starting to circulate. We set aside some time at the top of the show this week to address some whispers regarding the next round of Resident Evil remakes, an impending Astro Bot announcement, and more! Krispy does an excellent job of selling us on the latest game from Simogo called Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and a conversation about Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 leads to a deeper debate about what dictates success in this industry. Housekeeping (1:40) Rumors - The latest on the next Resident Evil projects (9:25) Rumors - Playstation preparing to announce the next Astro Bot (22:05) Impressions - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (38:40) Impressions - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (1:07:30) 4Player Minute (1:51:20)

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

4Player Podcast #795 - The Chris Davis Enigma Show (Dread Delusion, Animal Well, Stellar Blade, and More!)

Indie-May continues! We revisit Animal Well and focus a little more on what that game looks like once you have peeled back a few layers of the proverbial onion; More specifically, after the credits roll. Brad goes to town on Dread Delusion as it subverts expectations in both good AND bad ways. Despite that, Brad is very clearly all in on the game. Nick circles back to Stellar Blade which has, at this point, established itself as an uncompromising horny game with some rock solid mechanics to boot. Also... we ask the age old question... what will Chris Davis play next? Housekeeping / Chit-Chat (1:30) Impressions - Animal Well (30:08) Impressions - Dread Delusion (39:38) What will Chris Davis Play Next?!?! (1:03:40) Impressions - Stellar Blade (1:20:25) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:37:36) 4Player Minute (1:52:38)

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

4Player Podcast #794 - The Cultural Osmosis Show (Animal Well, Crow Country, V Rising, and More!)

The video game industry landscape continues to shift and collapse as everyone tries to time their layoffs to blend in with the outrage aimed almost entirely at Xbox. While the AAA space might be in turmoil at the moment, May is shaping up to be an absolutely incredible month for indie releases! We try our best (and mostly succeed) to not spoil Animal Well; but with a game built around discovery and experimentation, it proves difficult. As a lover of classic survival horror, Nick is ecstatic to share his thoughts on Crow Country while Brad hypes up V Rising which just hit 1.0 and offers one of the most genuine and addicting Vampire power fantasies out there. In the 2nd segment, Chris Davis entices Krispy to play Star Ocean: The Second Story R with an impressive but unexpected pitch. Impressions - Animal Well (13:10) Impressions - Crow Country (35:25) Impressions - V Rising (42:00) Impressions - Star Ocean: The Second Story R (1:10:40) News - Playstation now has TWO CEOs... Hurray! (1:02:00) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:22:00) News - Assassin's Creed: Shadows to be Revealed on May 15th (1:26:00) 4Player Minute (1:34:00)

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2024

4Player Podcast #793 - The Terrible, Awful, No Good Video Games Industry (Xbox Studio Closures, the Helldivers 2 Debacle, INDIKA, and More!)

It's yet another sad day for the industry - Unfortunately just another week of mass layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations thanks to out-of-touch, overpaid executives and bad management. On the morning of May 7th, Microsoft officially (and unexpectedly) closed down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Roundhouse Games, and Alpha Dog studio. As a result, hundreds of talented folks are suddenly unemployed and the future of promising IP like Hi-Fi Rush, Evil Within, and Prey are now in indefinitely in limbo. Of course, Sony is also in a hell of their own making (albeit a temporary one) thanks to a wildly misguided decision regarding Helldivers 2. It's a lot to unpack this week but it's not all doom and gloom; Nick takes the time to share his thoughts on the wacky world of INDIKA. News - Microsoft suddenly shutters Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Roundhouse Games, & Alpha Dog Studio (2:30) News - Sony stirs up controversy surrounding Helldivers 2 (43:35) Impressions - INDIKA(53:40) 4Player Minute (1:15:20)  

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2024

4Player Podcast #792 - The Spider-Bulge Show (Stellar Blade, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Movie Talk, and More!)

The calm before the storm that is May. We have a smaller crew this week but we assure you... it's not short; it's not boring; and most importantly... it's not organized! Brad kicks things off with a little candy interrogation followed by some random movie talk before we buckle down to talk about video games. Nick shares his early impressions of Stellar Blade and is surprised by how much substance there actually is in a game that seems more interested in being titillating. Brad also returns to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and his enjoyment is only getting more and more intense as time goes on. Throw in a little bit of random Baldur's Gate 3 talk along with some of our usual chaos and you've got yourself a podcast! Housekeeping (2:00) Brad takes the Wheel (6:20) Impressions - Stellar Blade (21:35) Impressions - Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes (53:40) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:20:20) 4Player Minute (1:27:30)

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024

4Player Podcast #791 - The King of the Dweebs Show (Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Fantasy Critic Spice, and More!)

We've got a short show for you this week but it's no less important! Brad - resident Suikoden fanboy - finally got his hands on the modern day spiritual successor, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes! It's a game that feels light on modern conveniences yet it remains relevant and important to the fans. In the Fantasy Critic segment, we cover some exciting new pick-ups following some big announcements and release-date reveals! PSA: We experimented with a new pre-show format this week by doing 'Trailer Talk' LIVE as a group before recording the show and we expect it to become part of the routine going forward! It's a lot of fun so make sure you tune in at 8:00pm so you can catch up on the latest game trailers! Housekeeping (3:20) Impressions - Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes (5:25) Fantasy Critic Updates (40:00) 4Player Minute (58:00)

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2024

4Player Podcast #790 - The Bonds of Friendship Show (Inkbound, Content Warning, Shadows of Doubt, and More!)

We took a week off of podcasting but dipped our toes into the wild world of Content Warning and the results were hilarious to say the least! Chris Davis revisits Shadows of Doubt now that it is approaching its 1.0 release later this year; It's an interesting discussion that delves into the strengths and weaknesses of making games using procedural generation. Brad talks about Inkbound, the next game from the creators of Monster Train and of course, we spend a little more time with Dragon's Dogma II. During the Fantasy Critic and 4Player Minute segments, we talk a little about the recent news regarding Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed codename Red, and impressions of the new Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime. Housekeeping (2:30) Impressions - Content Warning (8:35) Impressions - Shadows of Doubt (24:35) Impressions - Dragon's Dogma II (51:00) Impressions - Inkbound (1:01:20) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:35:35) 4Player Minute (1:48:00)

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2024

4Player Podcast #789 - The Skateboard Horse Show (Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade Demo, Dragon's Dogma II, and More!)

Despite Team Ninja's apparent unfamiliarity with real world horses... Brad is happy to report that the world may have it all wrong about Rise of the Ronin! Despite an all too familiar open-world design philosophy, the game has proved to be fun, addicting, and surprisingly competent in the storytelling department! Krispy returns to share his thoughts on Dragon's Dogma 2 and Chris Davis has continued his love affair with Vanillaware thanks to Unicorn Overlord. Finally, Nick talks about his first impressions of the titillating new action game, Stellar Blade, now that Sony has released the demo. Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic (7:50) Impressions - Rise of the Ronin (13:00) Impressions - Dragon's Dogma II (39:30) Impressions - Stellar Blade Demo (1:14:00) Impressions - Unicorn Overlord (1:36:00) 4Player Minute (1:52:45)

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2024

4Player Podcast #788 - The Narrative Legos Show (Dragon's Dogma II, Alone in the Dark, Judas Preview Coverage, and More!)

Can you believe it has been 12 years since the release of Dragon's Dogma?! As we finally delve into Dragon's Dogma II, one of our most anticipated games of the year, we revel in just how impressive it is despite the formula having changed very little. To Brad's point, the game hasn't changed much but WE have changed a lot in those 12 years. In this episode we also take some time to check in on our Community Fantasy Critic Leagues now that we are a quarter of the way through the year and Chris Davis gives us an overview of the first Judas preview coverage that is rolling out this week. Also, if you were waiting for Nick to play Alone in the Dark... get ready... because he didn't; Chris Davis did... Twice. Housekeeping - Checking in with the Community Fantasy Critic Leagues (3:10) Impressions - Dragon's Dogma II (30:40) Impressions - Alone in the Dark (1:14:00) News - Judas Preview Coverage Rolls Out and Chris Davis is here for it (1:46:00) 4Player Minute (2:11:45)

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

4Player Podcast #787 - The Option Select Show (Unicorn Overlord, Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and More!)

This week is all about revisiting some of the big games that have been keeping us busy while we patiently await the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2! Nolan dives DEEP into the depths of Balatro; A game that has successfully pulled his attention away from Like a Dragon! Nick's complicated feelings about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth grow more complicated by the day but Brad's love of Unicorn Overlord has only grown deeper now that the full game is out. In other news, Brad goes off on Princess Peach Showtime after a disappointing demo and we argue over whether or not kids have naptime in Kindergarten! Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (10:48) Brad Rant - Princess Peach is a shameless Puppeteer knockoff for Babies (18:00) Impressions - Balatro (29:40) Impressions - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (58:05) Impressions - Unicorn Overlord (1:34:00) 4Player Minute (1:50:00)

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2024

4Player Podcast #786 - Everybody Hates Chadley (This is Basically a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Special)

This may not be an official Final Fantasy VII Rebirth special but it may as well be as it accounts for more than 50% of the episode! Most of us have all spent a decent chunk of time with this hotly anticipated follow up to Final Fantasy VII Remake and while the game certainly has some ROUGH edges in places, it still manages to live up to the hype! Quite honestly, Rebirth is a baffling game; Capturing the spirit and variety of the original game in the most fanciful, expensive way possible... while clumsily fumbling the ball in some truly unexpected places. We also spend some time talking Fantasy Critic, random movie talk, and continuing to shake our heads at the awful state of the industry right now. Random Movie Talk! (2:55) Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (14:20) Impressions - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (46:10) 4Player Minute (1:52:40)

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2024

4Player Podcast #785 - The Final Fantasy Critic Show (Pacific Drive, Final Fantasy VII Intermission, Unicorn Overlord, and More!)

With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth looming on the horizon, Nick and Ed both bring other FF7 games to the forefront. Ed shares his thoughts on Crisis Core Reunion and Nick revisits the remake in the form of Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intermission; the DLC starring Yuffie. While we manage to squeeze in a fair amount of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth talk, Brad jumps on the opportunity to nerd out over the demo of Unicorn Overlord; a demo which is actually just the first 7-hours of the actual game! Nick also sings the praises of Pacific Drive which finds new and exciting ways to tap into the magic of games like Subnautica. Oh... and the industry is on fire. Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (6:30) Impressions - Crisis Core Reunion (25:45) Impressions - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intermission (37:30) Impressions - Pacific Drive (58:30) Imrpessions - Unicorn Overlord (1:12:05) Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1:37:50) 4Player Minute (1:48:00)

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2024

4Player Podcast #784 - The Nick Tingle Show (Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Ultros, Balatro, and More!)

We're down a chair this week but it has little effect; Even this early in the year, there is so much to talk about! After Brad officially challenges Nick to play more Japanese games in 2024, the Fantasy Critic talk leads straight into a discussion about Balatro; one of the year's first niche indie darlings! Later, Nick tries to decipher Ultros but it proves more difficult than he imagined. In the 2nd segment, Brad dives deep into the complicated reception of Aspyr's remaster of Tomb Raider 1 - 3. Of course, we cap off the show with some more Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Housekeeping - Brad's Japan challenge to Nick (2:40) Housekeeping - Fantasy Critic updates (17:10) Impressions - Balatro (27:30) Impressions - Ultros (40:40) Impressions - Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered (57:15) Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1:32:00) 4Player Minute (1:45:00)

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2024

4Player Podcast #783 - The Sleazy Animal Crossing Show (Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Persona 3 Reload, Helldivers II, and More!)

We open the show this week with the reveal of our community's top 10 games of 2023! After that, we are finally able to play and talk about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League; Rocksteady's long-awaited follow-up to the Arkham series and their first (and hopefully last) foray into GAAS. Krispy has played the entire campaign and has plenty to say about it; Both positive and negative! Brad talks more about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth this week but he focuses entirely on one aspect... a mini game that can only be described as "Sleazy Animal Crossing." Nick gives his early impressions of Persona 3 Reload as well; Which coincides with his first time playing this game... ever! Finally, the Chris's talk about Helldivers 2 which certainly holds the potential to be surprise hit... the question is: Does it have legs? Housekeeping - The Community's Top 10 Games of 2023 (3:50) Impressions - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (30:20) Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1:01:15) Impressions - Persona 3 Reload (1:20:00) Impressions - Helldivers II (1:35:00) 4Player Minute (1:59:20)

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2024

4Player Podcast #782 - The Lightning in a Bottle Show (Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Silent Hill: The Short Message, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo, and More!)

This week, we discuss not ONE, but TWO, Sony State of Plays! First, we delve into all of the new info about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Nolan gives us his thoughts after playing through the brand new demo! After that, Brad takes another journey into the wackly world of Yakuza with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and to nobody's surprise, he loves it. In the second half, Nick finally broaches the subject of Konami's handling of the Silent Hill revival after having a few days to contemplate. It's a complex subject given the breadth of projects in development versus the games we have actually played but he does his best. Of course, this includes his thoughts on Silent Hill: The Short Message, a free 2-hour experience that seems dead-set on artificially re-creating P.T... spoiler alert, that was probably a bad idea. Housekeeping - GOTY Videos! (3:45) Reactions - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth details + Demo Impressions (18:15) Impressions - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (46:00) Inquiring Minds want to Know: How does Nick feel about the Silent Hill Revival thus far? Impressions - Silent Hill: The Short Message (1:07:20) Recap: Sony State of Play (1:43:05) 4Player Minute (2:00:00)

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2024

4Player Podcast #781 - The Peruvian Coffee Fighter Show (State of Play Predictions, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Tekken 8, and More!)

Despite the strong start to the year in terms of good game releases, it's been an overwhelmingly shitty week for the industry thanks to an abundance of layoffs and Embracer's continued reign of terror which has now led to the cancellation of a new Deus Ex game. We do our best to remain positive though amidst the chaos. In the first segment, we catch up on Fantasy Critic and talk predictions ahead of Sony's first big State of Play for 2024. In the second segment, Nick and Brad revel in the sheer quality of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Brad takes us through his early impressions of Tekken 8. Housekeeping - GOTY content is starting to roll out (2:40) Predictions - State of Play for January 31, 2024 (14:10) Headlines - Mass layoffs + Embracer's reign of terror leads to cancelled Deus Ex game (59:20) Impressions - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (1:08:30) Impressions - Tekken 8 (1:28:30) 4Player Minute (1:46:50)

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2024

4Player Podcast #780 - Let's talk about the Indy Game of the Year (Indiana Jones Revealed, Hellblade 2 Release Date, Kingsvein, and More!)

Its 2024 and we are kicking things off with some indie gems and some closer looks at a few big games coming to Xbox later this year. Chris Davis gives us his thoughts on last year's Trepang2 which has us all spiraling about the state of Monolith and the potential (or lack thereof) for a return of the FEAR franchise. Brad talks about two games that seem tailor made for him; Cobalt Core has DNA from both card-based deck builders and FTL; Kingsvein is a super dynamic and systems driven strategy game that feels like a Final Fantasy Tactics game with a heavy dose of immersive sim. In the second segment, we discuss our reactions to Microsoft's latest "Developer Direct" presentation which gave us closer looks at Avowed and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Of course, we also got our first look at Machine Games new project, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Housekeeping - GOTY Plans + Fantasy Critic superdrops Impressions - Trepang2 Impressions - Cobalt Core Impressions - Kingsvein Headlines - A closer look at Avowed (Microsoft Dev Direct) Headlines - Hellblade 2 details and release date (Microsoft Dev Direct) Headlines - Debut of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Microsoft Dev Direct) 4Player Minute

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2024

4Player Podcast #779 - The 2023 Awards Show (Best World Design, Best Storytelling, Best Moment, and More!)

As is customary around these parts... we send off another great year in video game releases with our annual Awards show! Despite our best efforts to trim the fat, it's hard not to talk about the games that we love (and in some cases, hate) so enjoy another long episode! We talk about everything from hidden gems like Pseudorgalia, to indie bangers like Sea of Stars, to massive successes like Baldur's Gate 3! We even venture down some unexpected rabbit holes like the realistic snot that DEFINED Brad's moment of the year and the... tumultuous reactions to Starfield and Final Fantasy XVI. Community Game of the Year Drawing Winners 2023 Regrets - The games we didn't get to Best World / Level Design Best Looking Game Best Video Game Moment Break - Best Soundtrack - Dave the Diver (Nolan) and Baldur's Gate 3 (Kris) Best Storytelling **BIG SPOILER WARNING FOR STAR WARS: JEDI SURIVOR (1:33:30)** Best Boss Fight Best New Character Break - Best Soundtrack - Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Redeemed (Ed) and Sea of Stars (Chris) Biggest Surprise Biggest Disappointment Won't Quit You, I Promise Break - Best Soundtrack - Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (Brad) and Hogwarts Legacy (Nick) Spotlight Award Asterisk Award

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2024

4Player Podcast #778 - Our 2024 Fantasy Critic League Draft / Preview Show

With a new year comes an onslaught of new games to be excited about. As is now tradition around these parts, we kick off the new year with the initial Draft in our ongoing Fantasy Critic league! This year, Ed joins the fray, bringing our roster up to seven! We learned a lot over the last year and I think it shows because not only are our individual rosters stronger and spicier, counter-picking was absolute hell! But hey, it makes for a fun podcast. Pay attention at the beginning for the rundown of the rules and all of the changes we have implemented and then sit back and enjoy. Thanks for joining us for another year of video games! How Fantasy Critic Works (4:20) Determining the draft order (12:10) Initial Draft (18:55) Counterpicks (1:15:00)

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2024

4Player Podcast #777 - The Lucky Number Se7en Show (Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Super Mario RPG, and Fantasy Critic Result / Planning)

For all intents and purposes, 2023 was a great year for gamers but the development / business side of the industry has taken a savage beating. In our final podcast of the year, we talk about two more high-profile cancellations: Naughty Dog's The Last of Us multiplayer project AND E3 were both taken off life support in the past week. Brad talks up Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Pizza Tower as he squeezes in a few more games prior to Awards season and Chris Davis has us covered with his thoughts on the remake of Super Mario RPG. In the second half of the show, we devote our time to the past, present, and future of Fantasy Critic. We talk final rankings and then hash out the changes and improvements we want to implement in 2024 - including ways of allowing the community to join in the fun more directly! Housekeeping / Game of the Year Plans (2:38) Headline: E3 is (finally) dead (14:50) Headline: Naughty Dog / Sony Cancel 'The Last of Us' Multiplayer Project (19:45) Impressions: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (35:40) Impressions: Super Mario RPG (47:00) Impressions: Pizza Tower (59:00) Fantasy Critic Results and Plans for the Future (1:15:30) Follow the 4Player 2023 Fantasy Critic League Submit your Top 10 Games of 2023 for a chance to win a free game in January! The link is pinned in our #goty-2023 channel.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2023

4Player Podcast #776 - Beat the Blue Screen! (Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Reactions and The Game Awards Predictions)

It's an unexpected race against time this week! Sudden, unexpected technical difficulties near the end of the episode force us to do battle with Chris Davis' PC as it tries to silence us. Before that though, we delve into the first ever Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and take a look back at the history of the series and the impact it has had on culture and the industry. Rather than close out the show in our usual fashion, Brad runs us through a series of increasingly ridiculous predictions ahead of The Game Awards. Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Reactions (09:20) The Game Awards Predictions (51:35)

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2023

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