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Knockback, Episode 285 | Ex Machina (Video)

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Knockback, Episode 285 | Ex Machina

When a movie invokes our obscure hometown of Brookhaven, Long Island, you know we have to give that film the proper KnockBack treatment. Dagan's been smitten with Alex Garland's 2015 directorial debut Ex Machina recently, and in a strange twist-of-fate, I (Colin) have actually seen this flick, a relative rarity. Dag and I both sat down to watch it again, though, and deliver this episode of KB to you today on the tail-end. Garland's AI-focused film may be nearing its decade mark. Yet, it'...

Summon Sign, Episode 23 | Shock the System (Video)

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Summon Sign, Episode 23 | Shock the System

This week Brad, and Colin are joined by special guest Jason Polansky of Atari and talk System Shock Remake, Selaco, Rise of the Ronin and more!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:45:04 - System Shock Enhanced Edition

1:26:39 - Megaton Musashi W: Wired

1:39:28 - Rise of the Ronin

2:03:51 -  Keep It Up/Sort It Out

2:55:14 - Selaco

3:06:30 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica

3:15:26 - Hellblade 2

3:38:11 - Ending Questions

Constellation, Episode 74 | Online Algorithms, Trump's Guilty Verdict, Rose-Tinted Nostalgia, Greatest Compliments (Video)

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Constellation, Episode 74 | Online Algorithms, Trump's Guilty Verdict, Rose-Tinted Nostalgia, Greatest Compliments

Welcome back to another episode of Constellation! This week, Lockmort gets things rolling with a discussion about Online Algorithms. What are the pros and cons to the patterns we create while shopping, searching and watching content on our computers and phones? Next, Gene wants to talk about Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Now that the polarizing presidential candidate has been found guilty on all counts in his hush money case, what do we think this could mean for the United States and th...

Sacred Symbols+, Episode 384 | The Sacred Bets: Summer Game Fest 2024 (Video)

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 384 | The Sacred Bets: Summer Game Fest 2024

Welcome to Sacred Bets! In this episode, Summon Sign host Brad Ellis has a plethora of questions designed to test Colin, Chris, and Dustin’s ability to predict the upcoming Summer Game Fest and Xbox showcases. Ranging from deeply analytical to downright absurd, these questions will test not only the analytical skills of the Sacred boys but may also demand a bit of luck. In the end, there can only be one winner, so naturally, there are some high stakes at play as well. Please enjoy!

Sacred Symbols, Episode 309 | No One's Dying Dishonorably (Video)

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Sacred Symbols, Episode 309 | No One's Dying Dishonorably

During Sony's fiscal recent reporting, the company promised that it would further outline its respective situations and plans with each of its internal silos. When it comes to PlayStation, the result was an informative, information-rich PDF and an earnings call-like presentation that gives us a lot of extra insight into the brand. Here's what's clear: PlayStation is economically vibrant, growing, and reaching more than a hundred million people each month. Its generational revenue and profits ...

Defining Duke, Episode 178 | Our Xbox Games Showcase 2024 Predictions... (Video)

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Defining Duke, Episode 178 | Our Xbox Games Showcase 2024 Predictions...

The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 is soon upon us meaning it's time to unite with Xbox Two for our annual predictions show! Joining us is Rand Al Thor 19 to dissect what feels like another "must win" situation for Xbox. As per usual, we run down the multitude of first party studios, now including Activision, and debate heavily what will make the cut. Will they renew their vows with hardware? Can Xbox manage to massage concerns surrounding some of their lingering games like Perfect Dark and State O...

Punching Up, Episode 28 | Paper Mario’s Triumphant Return (Video)

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Punching Up, Episode 28 | Paper Mario’s Triumphant Return

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has been championed as a classic of the GameCube era, and for many, the last great Paper Mario game. For years, it’s been sequestered on outdated hardware, but finally, Nintendo has released a full remake of the title on Nintendo Switch. So, what does the Punching Up crew think? Join us as we talk about our early impressions of the game, along with this week’s Nintendo news. Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro

0:15:29 - Paper Mario ...

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Summon Sign, Episode 22 | Welcome to Hell (Video)

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Summon Sign, Episode 22 | Welcome to Hell

This week Brad and Gene talk Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and give predictions on the rumored upcoming PlayStation event.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:25:27 - PlayStation Showcase Predictions

1:07:30 - Paper Mario

1:32:26 - Hellblade 2

1:40:33 - HB2 slight spoiler start

1:41:27 - HB2 slight spoiler end

2:03:55 - Keep It Up/Sort It Out

2:29:13 - Elden Ring

3:09:46 - Questions

Constellation, Episode 73 | Family Resemblances, Playoff Sports Passions, Loyalty Programs, The Coolest Brand Names

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast!

This week's panel offers up a thought-provoking batch of topics for discussion.

Micah has been thinking about family resemblances, and she'd like the rest of the gang to share their thoughts and experiences on the topic.Which of our family members do we look like most, and which physical characteristics are we grateful for inheriting? On the other hand, which cherished genetic attrib...

Constellation, Episode 73 | Family Resemblances, Playoff Sports Passions, Loyalty Programs, The Coolest Brand Names (Video)

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Sacred Symbols 300 Celebration: Live in NYC! (Video)

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It's me, Colin. The wait is over! Here's the full video of the Sacred Symbols 300 Celebration in New York City, which we recorded at New York City's SVA Theater in late March, earlier this year. It also includes our opener for this show, the Iron Lords.

We're keeping this video at the $5+/month tier here on Patreon for a while, so we ask that -- as usual with our paywalled content -- you don't share this video link with others. We do ask, however, that...

Summon Sign Episode 22 Thread

Greetings everyone,

This week it'll be just me and Gene. It's going to be intimate.

Games on the list this week include:
Brad - Hellblade 2, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Gene - Elden Ring

With the Rumored PlayStation showcase coming up I thought it would be fun to share some predictions and to speculate. I'd like for you all to share your hopes, expectations, and dream announcements as well.

Taking Sort it Out, Keep it Up, general thoughts and q...

Sacred Symbols+, Episode 383 | 34 Questions With Colin (Video)

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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 383 | 34 Questions With Colin

Hello! It's me, Colin. We flew a little too close to the sun this week. See, I was actually waiting for what rumors suggested was a near-inevitable reveal of an upcoming PlayStation Showcase (or State of Play), and figured we'd do a preview episode of + with prognostications and predictions. But the announcement never came (at least by the time I'm writing this). So instead, I executed an impromptu mailbag using 34 inquiries gathered for our viewers and listeners on Discord (which means ...

Sacred Symbols, Episode 308 | Second Party Puzzles (Video)

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Sacred Symbols, Episode 308 | Second Party Puzzles

We talk about 'first parties' and 'third parties' all the time, and we all fundamentally understand the terms. But what about the mysterious 'second party' game? Where do those fit in? Well, PS5 has recently been the recipient of two key second party exclusives -- Arrowhead's Helldivers 2 and Shift Up's Stellar Blade -- and both have been wildly successful, surpassing the respective expectations surrounding each product. In years past with different studios (think Naughty Dog, Guerr...

Defining Duke, Episode 177 | Our Hellblade 2 Review Is HERE - Did It Deliver?! (Video)

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Defining Duke, Episode 177 | Our Hellblade 2 Review Is HERE - Did It Deliver?!

The next major release in Xbox's first party family has arrived! Senua's Saga: Hellblade II has seen an increased amount of pressure placed upon it as concern for the platform holder as ramped up. Stripping ourselves from the heightened emotionality of that situation, how does over five years of development, a team size four times bigger than the original, and a big Microsoft check benefit the newest entry in the Hellblade series? The Dukes are joined by Gene Park where all three were able to...

Knockback, Episode 284 | Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (Video)

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Knockback, Episode 284 | Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

It's been a while since we've covered a game on KnockBack, so we thought we'd return with a bang. Long-requested as a target of our show, The Lost Legacy is a peculiar 2017 release that fits somewhere between an expansion and a full game, and it doesn't star Nate and Sully, but rather Chloe and Nadine, an interesting pairing to be sure. Made quickly by a spin-off Naughty Dog team and received well upon launch on PS4, The Lost Legacy may have represented the most conspicuous gap in my (Colin's...

Summon Sign, Episode 21 | Down the Well (Video)

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