Best Nier Podcasts (2025)

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I hope this hurts 2:11:48

15d ago2:11:48

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CW: Sexual abuse, abuse, suicide, alcoholism Fran and Jason explore the Tulpar in Mouthwashing, the indie horror hit from 2024. Welcome aboard. Spoilers begin at 00:59:00 Credits ‘Mouthwashing’: A repugnant, tragic play that wants to hurt you https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2024/12/11/mouthwashing-story-themes-johanna-kasur…

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Episode 30 - EarthBound 1:29:22

15d ago1:29:22

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Send us a text Join us in as we revisit the strange and sentimental world of: EarthBound! There's lots to talk about with this cult classic, from its bizarre "scratch and sniff" marketing campaign to how it somehow successfully blends Lovecraftian horror with wide-eyed childlike innocence. We explore the surreal and nostalgic Jungian dreamscape of …

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PAX East Video Game Tinder III Panel feat. Anya Combs, Jenna Stoeber, Michael Higham, Asa GreenRiver 1:00:59

21d ago1:00:59

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Another PAX East, another Video Game Tinder panel. Well, until they stop letting us make fools of ourselves. This year we're joined by Michael Higham, Jenna Stoeber, Asa GreenRiver, and returning swiper Anya Combs as we swipe left and right on fake dating profiles for real video game characters. We've also included a Google Slides link of the prese…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 13: The Long Shadow of Cat Sh*t (2 of 2) 48:58

1M ago48:58

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A SOLDIER revs up for his final ride, Nibelheim region is choco-gliding playground, and Nate one-shots Chadley while riding a six-legged horse. This episode begins at the fight with Roche and ends at the scene where Glen Lodbrok hacks a message into Midgar. This chapter completes Chapter 11: The Long Shadow of Shinra. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | E…

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Short-Long-Distance Love in Firewatch 1:53:19

1M ago1:53:19

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Today Fran and Jason talk a walk through Wyoming with Delilah and Henry in Campo Santo's Firewatch from 2016. Don't forget to use your antlers! Spoilers begin at 1:19:00 Credits Field Notes: How Devs Recreate Wilderness In Gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/making-of-ethan-carter-firewatch#more-243319M Firewatch: hope and heartbreak in the Ameri…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 12: The Long Shadow of Cat Sh*t (1 of 2) 50:13

1M ago50:13

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Cloud's hometown of Nibelheim experiences a hasty recovery, Cloud recalls a long-forgotten friend, a cartoon cat tumbles through the Shinra Mansion, and Matthew Mercer emerges from a coffin. This episode begins at the start of Chapter 11: The Long Shadow of Shinra and ends after battling Galian Beast. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your …

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 11: Nuthin' but a Gi Thang 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

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Zach and Biggs find hope in the slums, the Gi explain the Black Materia, and the Canyon Region is ours to explore. This episode completes Chapter 10: Watcher of the Vale. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciation #095By Gunblade Guys

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 10: Bugenhagen's Boogie Monsters 1:21:51

2M ago1:21:51

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We feel spiritual fulfillment at Cosmo Canyon, get high on Chocobo gliding, and claw our way through the Trial of the Watcher. Did anybody remember to bring a Soft? This episode begins Chapter 10: Watcher of the Vale and ends at finding Seto. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciation #094…

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Episode 29 - Tunic 49:44

2M ago49:44

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Send us a text We scratch the surface of Tunic - a game that seems to always have more beneath the surface. We thank our patron Rick for choosing this wildly mysterious game.By Chris & Ryan Alley

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Final Fantasy VII Remake - Spikes, Bikes, and Suspenders 2:57:51

2M ago2:57:51

2:57:51

Use your items celebrates a year of recording by returning to the game that started it for them with Final Fantasy VII...REMAKE! Break down with us as we dig into the history of the remake, the character design, and the Nomura of it all! RPG history at your fingertips. Spoiler-free: 0:00-1:22 Spoilers: 1:23-end Credits Final Fantasy remakes sold se…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 09: Scar-Gazing in Gongaga 1:13:52

3M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

A jungle brandishes a whale-shaped WEAPON, Tifa earns a scar for not having one, Whispers clash in Lifestream, and Rebirth's Cid loses his temper. This episode completes Chapter 9: The Planet Stirs. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciation #093By Gunblade Guys

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The Snatcher That Stole Christmas 2:09:31

3M ago2:09:31

2:09:31

Jason accuses a Snatcher of stealing Fran's body and impersonating him to access our excessive and gross podcast revenue. This time, we discuss the Kojima cult classic, Snatcher! Played on the Sega CD; we get into the details of cyberpunk, Snatcher's role in that genre, and some meta-narrative discussion of the game at large. Spoiler-Free: 0-1:04 S…

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Nier: Automata, Episode 3: A Walk in the [P]ark 44:42

4M ago44:42

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As we make our way through Nier Automata's post-apocalyptic world, we stumble upon an amusement park. Here we find some interesting wrinkles in how Automata frames its android vs. machine war and ponder if it succeeds in some of the ways we felt The Last of Us didn't. Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us…

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BioBit - Vigilance 55:04

4M ago55:04

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BioWare has been hit with layoffs and reassignments as it pivots to Mass Effect 5, and that includes veteran talent that helped make the Dragon Age series what it is today. Ken and Eric sit down to try and figure out what it all means, ponder the future of the studio, and look toward our upcoming Veilguard season.Follow us on Bluesky:Normandy FM: @…

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The Many Lies and Lives of INDIKA 1:37:56

4M ago1:37:56

1:37:56

CW: War, Sexual Abuse Jason and Fran talk religion, crime, and ethical perogatives when checking out INDIKA, indie masterpiece from 2024. Between bad, good, evil, sin, and virtue what is left to decide for ourselves? What does it mean to experience true nostalgia and absent fondness? What happens when we impose ourselves unto others? 0-46m Spoiler …

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Episode 28 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 1:11:11

5M ago1:11:11

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Send us a text We brothers endeavor to relive the glory days of classic RPGs as we play the spiritual successor of the Suikoden games - the kickstarted game Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Does it rekindle the magic of the originals or does nostalgia do most of the heavily lifting to keep this adventure aloft?…

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ENDING [KH]: Nier Automata Final Ending 1:29:41

5M ago1:29:41

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Fran and Jason cannot upload their data to the bunker. There is a problem with the uplink. ERROR-ERROR-ERROR-ERROR-ERROR-ERROR-ERROR Spoiler Free for about an hour Works Cited: https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/28/17173244/nier-automata-yoko-taro-interview-gdc-2018 Yoko Taro Predicts Metaphor Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason bri…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 08: Dustbowl Did Dyne Dirty (LIVE AND IN PERSON!) 1:17:55

5M ago1:17:55

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OUR FIRST LIVE AND IN-PERSON EPISODE! Nate and Tyler record their first podcast episode while in the same room (Don't get used to it) and beef on Rebirth's revision of Corel Prison and Dyne, plus the storytelling consequences of things like modular reactors and Palmer's butt. This episode completes Chapter 8: All That Glitters. Discord | YouTube | …

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ENDING [A]: Nier Automata 2:30:13

5M ago2:30:13

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Fran and Jason upload their data to the Bunker talking about Nier Automata! Spoiler Free for about an hour Works Cited: https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/28/17173244/nier-automata-yoko-taro-interview-gdc-2018 Yoko Taro Predicts Metaphor Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they p…

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The Last MOLMF 1:20:23

5M ago1:20:23

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Hey all, thanks for joining us along this journey for the last 9 years. We stared Men Of Low Moral Fiber when I was 30 years old and I just turned 39, so all of my 30s were consumed with recording MOLMF episodes, editing them, publishing, planning, scheduling, and playing the actual MOLMF games. It was exhausting and exhilarating and I'll never for…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 07: Lost in the Saucer (2 of 2) 48:23

6M ago48:23

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We discover Gold Saucer's wealth of revised and suspiciously familiar mini games and discuss Rebirth's baffling betrayals of the spirit of Corel as presented in the original game. This episode covers Chapter 8: All That Glitters between being cut loose to explore the resort independently and arriving at Corel Prison. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Em…

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BioBit: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Spoilercast feat. Ash Parrish and James Whitbrook 2:14:52

6M ago2:14:52

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Now that folks are rolling credits on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, we wanted to take some time to break down our spoiler-filled overarching thoughts. Ken and Eric are joined by returning guests Ash Parrish and James Whitbrook as we talk about Rook, the ending, Varric, Solas, and all the other big reveals in The Veilguard. Think of it as an appetizer …

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 06: Lost in the Saucer (1 of 2) 57:41

6M ago57:41

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By mine cart and grappling hook we cross the Corel mountains to a village of impoverished Barret haters which lies in the shadow of heaven on earth, the amusement park Gold Saucer ... except it's gray now? So, Gray Saucer? A fitting name for its fresh take on virtual, disembodied, not-actually-happening funtimes. This episode covers Chapter 7: Thos…

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This is a Box; not a retrospective of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty 2:32:08

6M ago2:32:08

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We, uh, played a game called Metal Gear Solid 2. Or maybe it played us, jump in to find out. CW: 9/11 at 50m 0-1:05 Spoiler Free/History 1:06-End Spoilers and verdicts Works Cited: Metal Gear Solid 2 Grand Game Plan - Kojima (ping us for a copy) The Final Hours of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Super Bunnyhop MGS2 video Francisco is a game des…

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Nier Automata, Episode 2: M[o]del Behavior 1:17:37

6M ago1:17:37

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It's time to head back down to Earth as we learn more about what's happened in the world of Nier since the events of Replicant. This episode we talk the beginnings of the connections between games, how Automata uses UI for storytelling, and how we're feeling about the game's genre-blending. Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.…

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Episode 27 - The Secret of Monkey Island 54:11

6M ago54:11

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Send us a text We pilot the lovably inept Guybrush Threepwood across a fictional version of the Caribbean to talk about the enduring charm of the 1990 point-and-click adventure The Secret of Monkey Island, our second from Lucasfilm Games.By Chris & Ryan Alley

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The Gang Goes Scanning Again - Metroid Prime Remastered 2:48:56

7M ago2:48:56

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Metroid Prime Remastered is a miraculous masterpiece and not enough can be said about it. We dive in to explore the history of the genre, the development, and the pacing of Tallon IV. 0-1:46 Spoiler Free/History 1:46-End Spoilers and verdicts Works Cited: DGC Ep 355: Metroid Prime Bonus Interview with Jack Mathews! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 05: Costa Del Swole 1:22:35

7M ago1:22:35

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Take the segue to horny jail at Rebirth's most glowed up town. We review our preconceptions of Rebirth's Costa Del Sol, make comparisons to the original game, review each mini game, and more. This episode covers Chapter 6: Fool's Paradise. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciation #089…

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Ep 90: Thank Goodness You're Here! - Unexpected Body Horror and Goop 1:26:46

7M ago1:26:46

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This game is a delight. Hope you get a chance to check it out. Plus there aren't really any spoilers so feel free to listen then play it—it's only 3-4 hours anyway. Enjoy! After some bonding and bff-ing Corri and Ben finally get to talking about the game (10:00) before talking about the actual development shortly after and eventually getting the ga…

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BioBit: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review 1:54:39

7M ago1:54:39

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Oh, hey. Don't know if y'all heard but a little game called Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out on October 31. Ken and Eric both got review copies for the game, and so we had to come together for a (spoiler-free, except for what BioWare has already talked about) review. We talk Rook, the party, the game's limited carry over from previous games, and th…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 04: Midgar's Seventh Infantry NEVER Leaves a Man Behind 1:08:53

8M ago1:08:53

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Glorious Upper Junon unfolds before us, where Cloud wears a familiar uniform and gathers gaming's greatest gang of redshirts. This episode covers the second half of Chapter 4: Dawn of a New Era and Chapter 5: Blood in the Water. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciation #088By Gunblade Guys

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Episode 26 - Sifu 45:30

8M ago45:30

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Send us a text Ryan stops hitting his wing chun dummy to discuss Sifu with Chris. We discuss the desire within all mens' hearts to do kung-fu, and how we've settled for the immaculate combat system in this 2022 beat'em up game from Sloclap.By Chris & Ryan Alley

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Nier Automata, Episode 1 - This Ca[n] Continue 52:44

9M ago52:44

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We're back in the trenches of Nier, but things look a little different this time. It's time to start Nier Automata and unpack the apparent genre shift between the sequel and Replicant, 2B and 9S' dynamic, and how much better the game feels to play.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy …

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 03: Cloud Did it On Porpoise 1:23:49

9M ago1:23:49

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We see how Mithril Mines expanded from a four-screen dungeon, feel the maritime wonder of the greater Junon Region, and go underneath the anchovy pizza at Lower Junon. This episode covers Chapter 3: Deeper into Darkness and half of Chapter 4: Dawn of a New Era. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciation #087…

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BioBit: We Played Dragon Age: The Veilguard 1:12:06

9M ago1:12:06

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The boys got to go hands-on with Dragon Age: The Veilguard and talked with some of the developers at BioWare. In this BioBit, we talk about the many hours we got to play, our feelings on Rook, the action RPG pivot, the state of Dragon Age, and what the next two months mean for BioWare. Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/n…

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Ep 89: What The Golf? - This dumb game about golf is actually saying something 46:51

9M ago46:51

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What the Golf!? If you like golf, you'll like this game. If you don't like golf, you'll LOVE this game. Seriously though, this game was great. Hope you get a chance to check it out! Thanks for subscribing to MOLMF! We really do appreciate you! If you enjoyed this episode please go rate and review it on iTunes or wherever else you're listening to it…

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Episode 25 - Baldur's Gate 3, with Special Guests Jared and Jason 1:21:47

9M ago1:21:47

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Send us a text We take a break from our usual format to revisit Baldur's Gate 3 with a second set of brothers. We chat about our Honour Mode close calls and how it changed the game for us. As this podcast plays, power courses through you. Authority.By Chris & Ryan Alley

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Nier Replicant, Episode 13 - You Can (Not) Re[M]ake feat. Alex Donaldson 1:16:51

9M ago1:16:51

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We finally finished Nier Replicant (until Ending E, which we'll be covering at the very end of the Nier season). It took us a lot longer than it was supposed to, but Alex Donaldson is here to help us unpack endings C and D as we finally prepare to head into Nier Automata.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 02: Did Broden ... Do This? 1:14:08

9M ago1:14:08

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From Queensblood to World Intel, the city of Kalm and the Grasslands beyond introduce the gameplay loops that will set the tone for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's open world segments. This episode covers Chapter 2: A New Journey Begins. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciation #086By Gunblade Guys

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MOLMF Book Club: Nier Automata Pt.3 1:24:43

9M ago1:24:43

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Welcome back to the MOLMF Book Club! Jason and Jim are back for their third and final book club episode all about the many playthroughs of Nier Automata. Hope you've enjoyed our first MOLMF Book Club. Hoping we'll be back at it again in soon with another limited series for ya. Thanks for subscribing to MOLMF! We really do appreciate you! If you enj…

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 01: Squall of a Hero 1:27:00

10M ago1:27:00

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SEASON 2.5 BEGINS! Nate & Tyler kick off a spoiler-rich review of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with a look at Chapter 1: Fall of a Hero, covering Zack arriving at Midgar, Cloud's account of the Nibelheim incident, and a conspiracy about Tifa. Thank you Youtube.com/SoundBiter for a sound effect. Discord | YouTube | Twitch | Email | Show your appreciati…

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Ep 88: Balatro - I Thought I Was Good At This Game 1:01:17

10M ago1:01:17

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It's Gwent! It's Sabacc! It's Inscryption! Nope. It's Balatro!!! And boy howdy, is it a fun freaking game. If you like card games or deck builders, you'll probably fall in love with this delightful poker-adjascent game, just as we did. Give it a shot! Hope you enjoy our conversation about it... We chat about well, just about everything for a bit, t…

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Porridge is a tool and so is Pavol - Felvidek 1:26:33

10M ago1:26:33

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Exploring the weird, wonderful world of the Slavic JPRG Felvidek. We will drink, pray, and slash our way through 15th century Slovakia. Spoiler free for the first 60 minutes or so. Felvidek OST Felivdek on Steam Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analysis as they piece togethe…

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Nier Replicant, Episode 12: It's A Time [L]oop feat. Julie Muncy 1:43:29

10M ago1:43:29

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We beat the game...again! Julie Muncy returns to talk about Nier Replicant's Route B, the merits of the game's replayability, Kaine's perspective, and we get into a big ol' lore dump midway through.Enjoy the show!Become a Normandy FM patron:http://patreon.com/normandyfmFollow us on Twitter:Normandy FM: @normandyfmshowEric: @seamoosiKen: @shepardcdr…

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Episode 24 - Baldur's Gate 3 56:54

11M ago56:54

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Send us a text In this episode, we finally return to discuss the remarkable Baldur's Gate 3! Join us as we delve into our experiences with this game from Larian Studios. This episode holds a special place in our hearts, as it marks a return to our roots - our very first episode covered Divinity 2: Original Sin!…

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MOLMF Book Club: Nier Automata Pt.2 45:45

11M ago45:45

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Welcome back to the MOLMF Book Club! Jason and Jim are back and talking about their second playthrough of Nier Automata, and we'll be back in a few weeks with a third installment of the book club. Enjoy! Thanks for subscribing to MOLMF! We really do appreciate you! If you enjoyed this episode please go rate and review it on iTunes or wherever else …

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BONUS EPISODE! Final Fantasy VII Remake & Original 37: Episode INTERmission (2 of 2) 1:00:39

11M ago1:00:39

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YUFFIE QUEST! Nate & Tyler conclude their coverage of Final Fantasy VII Remake by playing through the downloadable extra mission featuring Yuffie's mission to infiltrate the Shinra building and steal its top secret materia. We also announce the game we will be covering next season. This episode begins and ends INTERmission chapter 2: Covert Ops. Di…

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BONUS EPISODE! Final Fantasy VII Remake & Original 36: Episode INTERmission (1 of 2) 56:11

11M ago56:11

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YUFFIE QUEST! Nate & Tyler conclude their coverage of Final Fantasy VII Remake by playing through the downloadable extra mission featuring Yuffie's mission to infiltrate the Shinra building and steal its top secret materia. We also announce the game we will be covering next season. This episode begins and ends INTERmission chapter 1: Wutai's Finest…

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Can You Dig It? Bombrush Cyber Funk and the Power of the Grind 2:00:30

11M ago2:00:30

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We grind and wall-ride our way through Team Reptile's Bombrush Cyber Funk--the spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio. It wasn't our favorite, but we discuss music, the potential, and graffiti. Spoiler free for the first 60 minutes or so. Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a scholarly, literary background to each game analy…

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Ep 87: Death's Door - Tanzi Killed A Possum (Opossum) 1:32:19

11M ago1:32:19

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Corrigan's favorite game! What a pleasure it was to dive into the brain of our dear cohost and find out what makes it tick. Spoiler: lots of death is what makes it tick. Unsurprisingly. Anyway, this game has all the cuteness and death a girl could want so hope you get a chance to play it too. Enjoy! Lots of tomfoolery in this one but after many dis…

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