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.
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Join the staff of 4PlayerNetwork.com every week as they come together to share their views on the gaming industry, discuss the games they have been playing, and answer questions from the community!
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A bunch of gamers who are fans of other gamers and will talk about pretty much anything but gaming. This shit's explicit, kids.
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4Player Podcast #836 - The Illness Incubation Show (Monster Train 2, Labyrinth of the Demon King, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and More!)
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1:45:29Brad's home has been invaded by Covid once again but not even that can stop Brad from digging into the hotly anticipated new deck-builder, Monster Train 2! Nick shovels more "Nick-slop" in the form of lo-fi indie horror game, Labyrinth of the Demon King and Chris Davis delves deeper into DOOM: The Dark Ages! We also talk Mission Impossible and try …
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4Player Podcast #835 - The Doom and Gloom Show (DOOM: The Dark Ages, Skin Deep, Blades of Fire, and More!)
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1:50:24Don't let the episode title fool you, it's not all doom and gloom this week... DOOM: The Dark Ages is out and we dig into what it gets right and wrong; Regardless of it's faults, it's still great to see DOOM thriving in the year of our (dark) lord, 2025. Brad suspects that Mercury Steam may have lucked into creating a hidden gem with their latest I…
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4Player Podcast #834 - What does Chris Davis Watch? (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Bionic Bay, Giant Bomb went Independent, and More!)
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1:28:51Next week is gonna be big but the calm before the storm comes in the form of more in-depth impressions of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; An undeniably impressive RPG for the modern age that wears nostalgia on it's sleeve. Brad makes a strong case for playing Bionic Bay and Nick talks about the experience of replaying The Last of Us: Part II alongside…
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4Player Podcast #833 - The Brand Safety Show (The New Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer, the Games Media Culling of 2025, StarVaders, and More!)
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1:55:49On Brad's birthday episode, we talk about games journalism being culled in the name of "brand safety" - a concept completely foreign to us here at 4Player. We also dissect the shiny new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, analyze some outrageous claims from Chris Davis that relate to our Game of the Year lists, and let Brad get his nerd on when talkin…
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4Player Podcast #832 - The Tax Evasion Show (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Marathon Alpha, and More!)
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1:49:34This Week on the Show: Discussion - Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Chaos (4:05) Impressions - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (15:15) Impressions - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (56:50) Impressions - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (1:09:50) Impressions - Marathon Alpha (1:23:20) 4Player Minute (1:34:30)By 4Player Network
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4Player Podcast #831 - The Hustle Button Show (South of Midnight, Blue Prince, The Last of Us Season 2, and More!)
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2:06:06This week's discussion topics: First Thoughts - The Last of Us Season 2 (7:55) Impressions - Nubby's Number Factory (15:40) Impressions - South of Midnight (27:20) News - Nintendo Switch 2 price expected to rise due to tariffs (46:50) Impressions - Blue Prince (53:52) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:25:40) 4Player Minute (1:43:00)…
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4Player Podcast #830 - The Overglazed Show (Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Details and Lineup, Atomfall, Monster Hunter Talk, and More!)
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1:51:34News - Nintendo Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware and Launch Details (4:15) News - Nintendo Announces Mario Kart World & Donkey Kong Bananza (27:45) Impressions - Atomfall (58:00) Impressions - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (1:19:45) 4Player Minute (1:26:50)By 4Player Network
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4Player Podcast #829 - The Farmers Market Show (Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Dragon's Dogma 2, and More!)
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2:09:36After an unplanned two week haitus from recording, we return to the studio to talk through our early impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows! Despite the series rocky history, Nick (and much of the general audience) is finding the game to be surprisingly satisfying! Brad is taking a break from Monster Hunter Wilds to play... Monster Hunter Generati…
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4Player Podcast #828 - The B-Minus Show (Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, Death Stranding 2 Trailer + Release Date, and More!)
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1:56:06Things in 2025 are starting to heat up and it's getting hard to keep up. This week, we delve into Split Fiction, a game that expands upon the strengths of it's predecessor (2021's hit, It Takes Two) in some really fun and interesting ways. We also deliver our reactions to the batshit insane trailer for Death Stranding 2 and discuss the release date…
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4Player Podcast #827 - The Whale Vendetta Show (Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and More!)
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2:06:03The time has come. The long awaited sequel, Monster Hunter Wilds, is out in the... wild! Brad and Krispy take our first (of many) deep dives into the game's new systems and mechanics and assess where it stands in relation to the series other critically acclaimed games. Chris Davis has finished our Game of the Year videos so he kicked his year off w…
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4Player Podcast #826 - The Homie Discount Show (Avowed, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and More!)
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1:46:21Between dramatic dips in internet, discord instability, and Nick's unprecedented noobism when it comes to podcast production, this week's live recording was about as messy as it gets... but the show must go on! Regardless, we've got some big games to talk about including the long awaited release of Avowed from Obsidian and the obligatory Yakuza rel…
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4Player Podcast #825 - The V-Word Show (Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Lonely Mountains Snow Riders, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and More!)
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1:54:01It feels like 2025 is off to somewhat of a slow start in the world of gaming but that changes as we move deeper into February. Brad spills the beans on the first surprise hit of the year, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2! He also brings a game that stands at the opposite end of the video game spectrum, Lonely Mountains Snow Riders. We continue to press C…
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4Player Podcast #824 - The David Filibuster Show (Nintendo Switch 2, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Lorn's Lure, and More!)
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2:16:45David 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 segmen…
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4Player Podcast #823 - The 2024 Awards Show
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2:56:58As 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 …
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4Player Podcast #822 - The PS2 Energy Show (Slitterhead, Nintendo Switch 2 Speculation, Xbox Developer Direct Rumors, and More!)
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1:21:21This 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 t…
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4Player Podcast #821 - The 2025 Preview Show / Fantasy Critic Draft
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1:53:32As 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 gr…
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4Player Podcast #820 - The Worst Kind of Participation Trophy (Metro: Awakening, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Fantasy Critic Wrap-Up, and More!)
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1:50:06We 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 re…
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4Player Podcast #819 - The Fiber Pipes Show (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, The Game Awards, and More!)
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1:32:15What 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) too…
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4Player Podcast #818 - The Violent Sleeper Show (STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Metaphor ReFantazio, Echo Point Nova, and More!)
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2:08:47It 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 …
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4Player Podcast #817 - The Top 3 Games we are Most Thankful For
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1:29:45It'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…
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4Player Podcast #816 - The Story of Skodge (Life is Strange: Double Exposure, I am your Beast, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and More!)
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1:57:17With 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 f…
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4Player Podcast #815 - The Bradquisition Show (Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, and More!)
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1:52:39Time 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 un…
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4Player Podcast #814 - The Brad Barista Show (Outlast Trials, Signalis, The Closing Shift, and More!)
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1:55:31The 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 i…
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4Player Podcast #813 - The Coward Ending Show (Death Stranding: Directors Cut, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Mech Warrior 5 Clans, and More!)
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2:10:00We'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 …
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4Player Podcast #812 - The Sexy Zora Show (Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metaphor ReFantazio, Ten Bells, and More!)
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2:06:35The 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 m…
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4Player Podcast #811 - Happy Birthday Chris Davis! (The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, UFO 50, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and More!)
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2:04:46I 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 delive…
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4Player Podcast #810 - Treat Yo Self (UFO 50, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered, and More!)
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2:07:59After 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 Tsus…
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4Player Podcast #809 - The Space Jazz Show (Astro Bot, Shogun Showdown, the Playstation 5 Pro Racket, and More!)
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2:10:50Sony 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 Showd…
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4Player Podcast #808 - The Prescription Mattress Show (Star Wars Outlaws, Arco, Black Myth: Wukong, and More!)
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1:55:07What 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 leav…
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4Player Podcast #807 - Cheat Codes for Dads (Black Myth: Wukong, Tactical Breach Wizards, Abiotic Factor, and More!)
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2:18:05After 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 ridiculo…
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4Player Podcast #806 - The Weapons-Grade Copium Show (Gamescom ONL Highlights, Tango Gameworks is Saved, Steamworld Heist 2, and More!)
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1:42:47We 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 announceme…
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4Player Podcast #805 - Chipper Industry News (World of Goo 2, Earth Defense Force 6, Thank Goodness You're Here, and More!)
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1:44:21The 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 t…
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4Player Podcast #804 - The Horrors of War (CONSCRIPT, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and More!)
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1:49:45It'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 …
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4Player Podcast #803 - The The "Triple I" Show (Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Nobody Wants to Die, Fallen Aces, and More!)
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1:45:42July 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 epis…
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4Player Podcast #802 - The Pokemon Orgy Show (Shadow of the Erdtree, Resident Evil, Holstin Demo, and More!)
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1:44:23The 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 …
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4Player Podcast #801 - Our Top 3 Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2024
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1:48:06With 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 (…
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4Player Podcast #800 - The Gentlemen's Agreement Show (Shadow of the Erdtree, Still Wakes the Deep, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Demo, and More!)
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1:47:58Believe 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! B…
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4Player Podcast #799 - The Two-Dimensional Show (Nintendo Direct Recap, Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser DLC, Dice & Fold Demo, and More!)
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2:07:20Nintendo 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…
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4Player Podcast #798 - The Prophecy Fulfilled (Destiny 2: The Final Shape, The Alters Demo, Summer Game Fest Announcement Recap, and More!)
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2:35:53It'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 A…
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4Player Podcast #797 - Just Say Yes to Everything (Summer Game Fest Predictions, Nine Sols, Minishoot Adventures, and More!)
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2:17:55It'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 …
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4Player Podcast #796 - The Uranus Zone Show (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Astro Bot / Resident Evil Rumors, and More!)
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2:18:52Summer 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 an…
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4Player Podcast #795 - The Chris Davis Enigma Show (Dread Delusion, Animal Well, Stellar Blade, and More!)
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2:09:19Indie-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. …
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4Player Podcast #794 - The Cultural Osmosis Show (Animal Well, Crow Country, V Rising, and More!)
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1:58:50The 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 Anim…
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4Player Podcast #793 - The Terrible, Awful, No Good Video Games Industry (Xbox Studio Closures, the Helldivers 2 Debacle, INDIKA, and More!)
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1:36:54It'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.…
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4Player Podcast #792 - The Spider-Bulge Show (Stellar Blade, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Movie Talk, and More!)
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1:48:33The 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 Ste…
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4Player Podcast #791 - The King of the Dweebs Show (Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Fantasy Critic Spice, and More!)
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1:18:28We'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 exc…
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4Player Podcast #790 - The Bonds of Friendship Show (Inkbound, Content Warning, Shadows of Doubt, and More!)
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2:17:55We 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 g…
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4Player Podcast #789 - The Skateboard Horse Show (Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade Demo, Dragon's Dogma II, and More!)
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2:20:16Despite 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 thought…
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4Player Podcast #788 - The Narrative Legos Show (Dragon's Dogma II, Alone in the Dark, Judas Preview Coverage, and More!)
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2:26:50Can 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…
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4Player Podcast #787 - The Option Select Show (Unicorn Overlord, Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and More!)
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2:15:19This 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 t…
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