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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 451 | The Last of Us (HBO) Review Discussion and Spoilercast (Season 2, Episode 4) (Video)

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 451 | The Last of Us (HBO) Review Discussion and Spoilercast (Season 2, Episode 4)

Following the tumultuous and emotional events of the first handful of episodes, The Last of Us' second season on HBO finally travels to Seattle, the setting of much of the original game. Here, we get some action, sure. But we also get a lot of texture into important characters and events, some not covered in any great detail within the in-game world. Thus, prepare for a quieter (though not totally quiet) and more cerebral (though not entirely heady) episode of The Last of Us, as we pass the h...

Constellation, Episode 122 | Manners and Etiquette, 1 Gorilla -vs- 100 Men, Public Restrooms (Video)

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Constellation, Episode 122 | Manners and Etiquette, 1 Gorilla -vs- 100 Men, Public Restrooms

Podcasting is a little like cooking. No matter how many times you prepare your favorite dish, it always turns out just a little bit different. Sometimes, everything comes together perfectly and the meal absolutely sings. There's no real explanation for it, just a combination of recipe, ingredients, experience and technique all somehow harmonizing seamlessly. Beyond effort, intention or skill. Magic, really. Today's show hits like that for me. Probably my favorite...

Sacred Symbols+, Episode 450 | Until Dawn (Film) Review Discussion and Spoilercast (Video)

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 450 | Until Dawn (Film) Review Discussion and Spoilercast

Until Dawn was a surprise hit back in 2015, and now here we are ten years later with a film adaptation from PlayStation Productions. Despite their great track record so far, the movie has been received mixed reviews from both critics and audience reviews. So what do we think? Join me (Dustin), Ben, Jimmy, and Brandon to discuss. Is it really that bad, or is there something more here? Please enjoy!

Sacred Symbols, Episode 357 | It's Magic, It's Tragic, It's A Loss, It's A Win (Video)

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Sacred Symbols, Episode 357 | It's Magic, It's Tragic, It's A Loss, It's A Win

While the Xbox console brand continues to wane, Microsoft's wise pivot to third party publishing is already paying dividends. According to recent financial reports, Xbox is now PlayStation's single biggest publishing partner, dominating PSN's very own pre-order and pre-load charts on the backs of Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Doom: The Dark Ages, not to mention strong performance across its brands, from Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty to Mojang's Minecraft and be...

Defining Duke, Episode 226 | Xbox’s MASSIVE Price Hikes Are Here… (Video)

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Defining Duke, Episode 226 | Xbox’s MASSIVE Price Hikes Are Here…

Well, we were ready to have a very positive episode, but here we are! Xbox has gone all the away ahead of most of the competition and confirmed the following. Console and accessories prices are jumping immediately. Xbox game prices will reach $80 by the end of the year. In a world where first party is mostly producing divisive titles sitting in the ~80 open critic range, you have to imagine Xbox’s financial situation can’t be in a brilliant stop to step on a rake ahead of its competition....

Sacred Symbols, Episode 357: The Thread

Hi!

Submit your questions, comments, concerns, thoughts, and ideas for this week's episode of Sacred Symbols in this thread.

As always, please keep your inquiries well-written and pithy. Novels, poorly-written posts, etc. are politely ignored.

You have until Thursday, May 1st at noon ET to submit.

Talk to you soon!

Punching Up, Episode 61 | Game-Key Cards: The End of Physical Games? (Video)

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Punching Up, Episode 61 | Game-Key Cards: The End of Physical Games?

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Switch 2 pre-orders, Game-Key Cards, New Switch 2 Ports and more!

Timestamps;
0:00:00 - Intro

0:04:55 - Pre-order madness

0:21:59 - Game Stop Scummy Practices

0:30:00 - DB Sparking coming to Switch 2

0:43:38 - Game-key Card started a couple min ago

0:48:05 - What we're playing

1:07:20 - No upgrade for Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch 2

1:11:02 - Switch 2 Magazine

1:15:01 - GameCube Controller ...

Summon Sign, Episode 70 | Expedition 33's Hype Is Real Ft. Ben Starr

This week special guest Ben Starr joins Brad, Gene, and Dustin to discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince, and the Oblivion Remaster.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:19:35 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

1:01:04 - Blue Prince

1:18:49 - Questions

1:52:51 - Keep It Up/Sort It Out

2:15:50 - Oblivion Remaster

Summon Sign, Episode 70 | Expedition 33's Hype Is Real Ft. Ben Starr (Video)

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 449 | The Last of Us (HBO) Review Discussion and Spoilercast (Season 2, Episode 3) (Video)

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 449 | The Last of Us (HBO) Review Discussion and Spoilercast (Season 2, Episode 3)

If last week's episode was a gut-punch, Episode 3 of The Last of Us' second HBO season allows for audiences to breathe, even if just a little. As several months ultimately pass, the citizenry of Jackson is able to dwell on and deal with not only Joel's death, but the Infected attack that nearly wiped them off the map for good. Yet, The Last of Us: Part II is a game all about revenge and the cyclical violence that's required to pursue it, and as we already know well enough, nothing is going to...

Defining Duke, Episode 226: The Thread

Hey, all! It's time to submit your questions, comments, concerns, thoughts, and ideas for Episode 226 of Defining Duke.

Great ways to get your write-up used: Be pithy, be topical, and be insightful. Walls-of-text, posts littered with poor grammar and punctuation, etc., are promptly (though respectfully) ignored.

As this is an Xbox podcast, be sure your submission makes sense within that realm. You have until Wednesday, April 28th at 3 PM ET to m...

Constellation, Episode 121 | Horror Games and Movies, Cartoons, Favorite Rivalries

I have a beautiful wife and two awesome kids who I love very much. That being said, they have shown absolutely no interest in listening to this podcast, week in and week out, and that makes me mad. Obviously, there’s only one way to handle this. I will now proceed to write really mean things about all three of them right here in this episode description!

. . . I mean, I would, but they would never see it anyway, so what’s the point? 

My only real hope for revenge is for...

Constellation, Episode 121 | Horror Games and Movies, Cartoons, Favorite Rivalries (Video)

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Summon Sign Ep 70 Thread

Yo

This week, special guest and voice actor Ben Starr will be joining Dustin, Gene, and Me.

Games on the docket for this week:

• Brad: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

• Dustin: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Blue Prince

• Gene: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 448 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Spoilercast and Review Discussion (Video)

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 448 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Spoilercast and Review Discussion

The time has finally come for our Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Spoilercast. Join me (Brad), Lock, Micah, and Cog as we take a deep dive into the game and talk about our favorite moments and speculate on where we'd like to see the series go in a hypothetical sequel.

Sacred Symbols, Episode 356 | Can You Hear the Rumble That's Calling? (Video)

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Sacred Symbols, Episode 356 | Can You Hear the Rumble That's Calling?

It's been a very busy week in PlayStation Land. For starters, Sucker Punch's long-awaited follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima -- Ghost of Yotei -- has a release date. It'll be coming to PS5 on October 2nd, alongside a non-linear, almost Mega Man-like gameplay structure. We're excited! Let's discuss. Then: Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered has finally arrived, PS5's new firmware memorializes the 30th anniversary celebration once an for all, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders light up the internet, Star Wars...

Defining Duke, Episode 225 | Oblivion Remaster Is HERE - Did It Deliver?! (Video)

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Defining Duke, Episode 225 | Oblivion Remaster Is HERE - Did It Deliver?!

It's a pretty unique week for Defining Duke listeners. It's practically no news and all games. Oblivion Remaster truly was shadowdropped. That just happens to be the same week that a bonafide GOTY contender in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 arrives. Oh, we also have Last Defense Academy and Blue Prince to add to that bunch and that's just the last couple of weeks! Joining us to comb through this week and much more is Ebontis, co-host of The Last Word and a variety based content creator.

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Punching Up, Episode 60 | Pre-orders Are Back on the Menu, Boys (Video)

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Punching Up, Episode 60 | Pre-orders Are Back on the Menu, Boys

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the US pre order date and plans. Mario Kart World Direct, and Nintendo's future plans for Mario.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:09:17 - Switch 2 preorder date NA

0:17:42 - Switch 2 Paul Rudd Commercial

0:29:18 - Mario Kart World Direct

0:38:57 - Doug bowser on Mario

0:41:53 - Xbox and Nintendo

0:51:02 - What we're playing

1:38:27 - Assassin's Creed Shadow Coming to Swtich 2

1:40:26 - Nintendo Re...

Summon Sign, Episode 69 | Indiana Jones FINALLY Comes to PlayStation (Video)

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