Video Games
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‘Knuckles’ and ‘Stellar Blade’ Reactions
Ben and Jessica also banter about the anniversary of Thanos’s fateful ‘Fortnite’ appearance and the most popular crossover characters in ‘Fortnite’ history
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‘Fallout’ Season 1 Reactions
Ben and Van also react to the story trailer for ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ before diving deep into how ‘Fallout’ functions as both a game adaptation and a stand-alone show
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Weekend Watches, ‘The Sympathizer,’ and ‘Fallout’
Chris and Andy talk about where ‘Fallout’ ranks among other video game adaptations
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HBO Shows on Netflix. Xbox Games on PlayStation. Is Exclusivity Over?
All across the entertainment landscape, boundaries between subscription services are breaking down, and content that was once jealously guarded is becoming more widely available. What does the arrival of ‘Sex and the City’ on Netflix say about the future of media?
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Why The Cut Goes Viral, The New York Times Becomes a Gaming Company, Reporters Steal From Air Force One, and the New Netflix Movie ‘Scoop’ With Amanda Dobbins
Bryan and Amanda dive into a wide array of media topics this week and discuss their appreciation for procedural newsroom stories
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Ten Years Later, ‘Monument Valley’ Is a Monument to Mobile Gaming’s Bygone Era
In 2014, ustwo’s wistful puzzle game was a smash hit at launch, the flag bearer for gaming on iOS, and a guiding light for a cohort of similarly artful mobile titles. Now, free-to-play titles reign supreme, and the dream of premium mobile gaming is a distant memory.
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“Who Won the Day?” Battle Royale: ‘Dragon’s Dogma 2,’ ‘Rise of the Ronin,’ and ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’
A spoiler-free discussion to determine a winner
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Reactions to the Maxxine Dupri–Candice LeRae Segment. Plus, Cornell Gunter Joins to Talk ‘WWE 2K24.’
Ben also does a special smell test of a few products from the Rock’s brand-new skin-care line, Papatui
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How ‘Helldivers 2’ Broke the Live-Service Slump
Ben, Steve, and Matt join to talk about the co-op shooter before giving out some recommendations for lower-profile games to play
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‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Reactions
Ben is joined by Justin and Matt to dive deep into the game’s combat, music, and more!
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The Video Game Remake Boom Is Producing Nostalgic Hype and Uncomfortable Questions
Video game remakes like ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ are the definitive single-player trend of the past decade. But they also represent a distinct set of challenges for an art form that doesn’t really "age" like other entertainment does.
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The ‘Final Fantasy’ Party Draft
Ben, Matt James, Justin Charity, and Rob Mahoney party up for a pre-‘Rebirth’ draft of ‘Final Fantasy’ favorites
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‘Final Fantasy’ Preview, ‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,’ and ‘Halo’ Season 2
Plus, talk of Matt’s takeaway from a hands-on preview of ‘Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth,’ the future of live service and superhero games, and more
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Did Disney Get Its Magic Back?
Matt and Rich Greenfield gather to talk about Disney’s latest quarterly earnings report, its investment in Epic Games, ‘Moana 2,’ and much more
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The Destruction (and Reconstruction) of Destructible Environments in Video Games
Almost 15 years ago, ‘Red Faction: Guerrilla’ and ‘Battlefield: Bad Company 2’ ushered in a short-lived heyday of digital destruction. Can recent arrivals like ‘The Finals,’ ‘Teardown,’ and ‘BattleBit Remastered’ bring it back?
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Why Is Everyone Playing (or Complaining About) ‘Palworld’?
Ben, Matt, and Justin ask and answer 10 questions raised by the success of ‘Palworld,’ the controversies it has caused, and more
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 Conundrum
With rumors swirling around a new Switch console, Nintendo has a bit of a Goldilocks problem: Change too little, and the console could be met with a shrug. Change too much, and Nintendo could have another Wii U on its hands.
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‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,’ Top Five Metroidvanias, and ‘The Last of Us Part II Remastered’ | Button Mash
Spoiler-free reviews of 2024’s first great game
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Cody Rhodes Graces the Cover of ‘WWE 2K24’ ... Still Think He Should’ve Won?
Plus, will Kazuchika Okada choose WWE or AEW?
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The 2024 Hype Draft
Mal and Jo are joined by Sean and Ben to talk about the movies, shows, and other content they’re looking forward to in 2024!
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Our Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024
Ben, Matt James, and Justin Charity share which upcoming games they’re the most hyped for, including ‘Star Wars Outlaws,’ ‘Hades II,’ and more
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2023 Games of the Year Draft
Ben, Jessica, Steve, and Matt also name "naughty" and "nice" industry trends, from massive hacks to surprise releases
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Was 2023 the Greatest Gaming Year of All Time?
From ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ to ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ to the same-day drop of ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ and ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder,’ 2023 has been a fantastic year for gamers. But where does it stand historically in the GOAT gaming year debate?
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The Game Awards and ‘Fallout’ Trailer Reactions, ‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ Impressions, and Top Five Movie Tie-in Games
Ben and Matt chat about some of the most exciting announcements from the Game Awards
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The Best Video Games of 2023
The video game industry has experienced some turmoil, but the games have never been better
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‘GTA VI’ Trailer Instant Reactions
Ben, Khal, and Daniel give their initial thoughts on the trailer, what stuck out to them about the gameplay, and predictions for when the game comes out
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Game Swap: Games We Missed
Ben, Jess, and Matt James discuss some games that you may have missed this month, including ‘Cocoon,’ ‘Slay the Princess,’ and ‘Jusant’
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‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ and 20 Years of ‘CoD’
Ben and Jess also chat about some recent gaming news, including the Game of the Year nominees
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Did ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Just Save Movies? Plus: The Emily Blunt Movie Star Playbook.
Sean and Amanda discuss the surprising box office performance of ‘FNaF’ and review the new drama ‘Pain Hustlers’
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‘Alan Wake 2’ and ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Reactions
Ben and Jess discuss the survivor-horror game sequel and dive into ‘FNaF,’ one of Jess’s favorite franchises!
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In ‘Alan Wake 2,’ Sam Lake Will Lead You Deeper into the Woods
After a 13-year wait, Remedy Entertainment creative director Sam Lake’s sequel to meta-masterpiece ‘Alan Wake’ is here to mess with your mind
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‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ Review
Ben and Jess take a look at the newest Mario game and then discuss the Switch successor with producer Devon
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‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ Finds the Fun in Spider-Stress
No other game has captured the struggle of the Spider-life quite like ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’—and no other game has made it so fun or fulfilling
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‘Spider-Man 2’ Review
Ben and Jess take an in-depth look at the new game and give their thoughts on the combat, graphics, story, and so much more!