Spotlight Games Podcast

This week we are joined by Chancletamangu to discuss our thoughts on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and share our hopes and dreams of future remakes (both Final Fantasy and otherwise). Plus, Abby's crew has been cast in season 2 of The Last Of Us, so you know we have opinions.

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Timecodes 

What we've been playing - 4:12 

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth discussion - 14:21 

The Last Of Us Season 2 casting - 56:03

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This week, we are joined by Cognitive Clips to discuss Switch 2's rumored delay, and all the latest Nintendo announcements from their Direct and Pokemon Presents!

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Timecodes

What we've been playing - 3:42

Switch 2 Delayed? - 27:32

Direct reactions - 48:30

Pokemon Presents reactions - 1:01:14

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This week, we are talking about DEMOCRACY in Helldivers 2, plus we chat about the top 5 games we revisit, AND what we think we be on gaming's Mount Rushmore.

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Timecodes

What we've been playing - 3:52

Top 5 games we revisit - 32:34

Mount Rushmore - 55:42

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The Dumpster Boy is BACK and we have a doozy for you. Xbox is potentially going to start bringing all their games to PlayStation (and Nintendo), and the internet is BIG MAD. Also, we have some ideas on how we could've made Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League a better game. Plus, Kamen shares his full Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Review, and Patrick reviews Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty!

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Timecodes

What we've been playing - 6:38

Xbox coming to PlayStation rumors - 26:14 

Suicide Squad thoughts - 42:40

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Let's react to PlayStation's State of Play announcements! We also have several games to share our impressions on from Prince of Persia The Lost Crown to Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, and we're doing it all with  @Cognitive-Clips !

Timecodes

Beginning of show - 00:00

What we've been playing - 6:12 (Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Phantom Liberty, Granblue Fantasy Relink, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth) 

State of Play reactions - 37:10 

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Let's talk about Palworld! Evan Brando joins us to talk all about our thoughts on the game and the growing controversy. We also react to the latest Xbox Developer_Direct with Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, Avowed, and more. AND Patrick reviews The Last of Us Pt. 2 Remastered!

Timecodes 

What we've been playing - 2:45 (Yakuza Like a Dragon, Persona 5 Royal)

The Last of Us Pt 2 Remastered Review - 13:18

Palworld thoughts and controversy discussion - 26:59

Xbox Developer_Direct reactions - 44:28

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It's the time of year to recap last year's gaming predictions and crown this year's Predictions Papa, AND bring out a whole new batch of predictions for 2024.

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What we've been playing - 4:30  

2023 predictions - 22:50 

2024 predictions - 35:45

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There are a TON of games coming out in 2024, so we did the only thing we know how: a Fantasy Critic Draft with our pals @jkgamespodcast and @cognitiveclips!

Come along for the madness as each of us pick 6 games we hope come out in 2024

Timecodes 

Rules - 4:41

Round 1 - 12:00

Round 2 - 19:33

Round 3 - 25:20

Round 4 - 36:33

Round 5 - 46:50

Round 6 - 1:00:10

Counterpicks - 1:19:30

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It's time for our annual tradition - The Spotlight Games (tm) of the Year Awards - As Presented by The Golden Beefies (tm again)!

In this jam packed episode, we unveil our Top 10 games of 2023, as well as several additional (fun) categories!

Come for the vibes, stay to hear us talk about Nathan Lane

Timecodes 

The Spotlight Games of the Year Awards As Presented by The Golden Beefies; or SGOTYAPBTGB - 4:39

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In episode 105 we discuss the winners and biggest announcements from The Game Awards last week! We also share our thoughts on a few games we have been playing.

Nominate Patrick to be an Up and Comer for Kinda Funny Games in 2024! The form to nominate him can be found here!

Timecodes 

The Wild At Heart impressions: 5:33 

Slay The Princess impressions: 8:08 

Unpacking impressions: 11:10 

Super Mario RPG impressions: 15:56 

Dodgeball Academia impressions: 21:03 

The Game Awards Winners: 29:37 

The Game Awards Announcements: 45:42 

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In episode 104, we are talking about the GTA 6 trailer heard round the world, as well as some new news about the roguelike mode in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered! Plus, Kamen shares his thoughts on Dragon Quest 11, and Patrick shares his thoughts on Baldur's Gate 3, Jusant, and Sea of Stars.

Nominate Patrick to be an Up and Comer for Kinda Funny Games in 2024! The form to nominate him can be found here 

Timecodes 

What we've been playing: 5:23 

GTA 6 Details/Reactions: 37:24 

No Return Roguelike details revealed for TLOU2 Remastered: 1:10:00

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In episode 103, we are predicting what announcements we think are coming at next week's Game Awards show. Additionally, Patrick has a revew of indie darling Cocoon, Amazon has shown images from their upcoming show Fallout, and we discuss how Simpsons Hit & Run almost had a sequel. 

Time Codes

Updated thoughts on PS Portal: 4:03

Cocoon Review: 9:33

Jusant Impressions: 18:30

Sea of Stars Impressions: 20:55

Fallout TV Series: 27:30

Simpsons Hit & Run 2: 37:36

The Game Awards Reveals Predictions: 43:28

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In episode 102, we are reviewing our experience with PlayStation Portal, and game of the year contender Alan Wake 2! We will also be covering some news about both The Last of Us game, and the HBO show. Plus, we'll be discussing old licensed games from our childhood!

Time Codes

PlayStation Portal Review: 2:26

Alan Wake 2 Review: 24:38

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered / Abby Casting News: 46:33

The Best Licensed Games From Our Childhood: 56:53

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We are back after unveiling the Top 100 games of all time with @cognitiveclips and the nominations for the biggest night in gaming - The Game Awards! Let's talk about it!

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What we've been playing: 3:20

The Game Awards Nominations: 29:50

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Let's talk about the 20 best video games ever made as we reveal the rest of the Top 100 Games List from our audience with special guest Mando aka @chancletamangu. We also share a ton of stats from the submissions, and we may even have some audience members stop by to share their thoughts on the list! 

Timecodes

Recapping games 100-21 w/ Mando: 5:23

Games 20-16: 13:02

Games 15-11: 45:14

Games 10-6: 1:11:10

Games 5-1: 1:45:50

Top 100 stats, snubs, and our lists: 2:11:56

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The Top 100 continues! In part 4, we are joined by friend of the show Jacob to unveil the fourth round of games, #40-21. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. 

Games 20-1 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

Timecodes

Games 40-31: 4:46

Games 30-21: 44:55

Stats and snubs pt. 3: 1:22:21

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The Top 100 continues! In part 3, we are joined by friend of the show Mike to unveil the third round of games, #60-41. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. 

Games 40-21 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

AND, our sister-pod Save Trash Cinema has an affiliate link with In Search of Darkness for the month of October if you're interested in buying some early 90's horror movies! Click here for a discount (and we get a small portion of any movies bought via this link, btw!)

Timecodes

Games 60-51: 7:58

Games 50-41: 37:40

Stats and snubs pt. 3: 1:08:30

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The Top 100 continues! In part 2, we are joined by friend of the show Nick to unveil the second round of games, #80-61. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. 

Games 60-41 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

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Timecodes

Games 80-71: 5:44

Games 70-61: 36:53

Stats and snubs pt. 2: 1:05:10

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The Top 100 has begun! In part 1, we are joined by Evan Brando (@TheBrandoShow) to unveil the first 20 games on the list. How were these games decided? By you, the audience! So if you're mad, you can only be mad at yourselves hehe. 

Games 80-61 will be revealed next week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

Timecodes

Games 100-91: 6:41

Games 90-81: 30:17

Stats and snubs pt. 1: 57:20

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This week, we've finally played Baldur's Gate 3 and it's Baldur's Great (I'm sorry). Patrick also reviews Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways, we have an audience review of Sea of Stars, and much more!

And don't forget, help us make the Top 100 Games of all time by submitting YOUR top 15 here! https://forms.gle/KNmXRxADVQRAMjb96

Timecodes

What We're Playing: 9:10

Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways Review: 11:40

Mortal Kombat 1: 18:53

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty: 21:40

Baldur's Gate 3 Review in Progress: 24:43

Sea of Stars Audience Review: 52:04

The Division 3: 53:56

Resident Evil 4 $60 on iPhone: 56:59

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