Game Pass Grab Bag

Celeste

This week a listener recommended Celeste by; Matt Makes Games. Can you climb the mystical mountain of Celeste in this brutally difficult 2D platformer. Challenge your skills as you collect strawberries which is a missed opportunity to collect frozen pizzas. Can you guess which host needed assistance climbing?(hint it wasn't Keith or Andrew)

Celeste (No longer on Game Pass)

This week a listener recommended Celeste by; Matt Makes Games. Can you climb the mystical mountain of Celeste in this brutally difficult 2D platformer. Challenge your skills as you collect strawberries which is a missed opportunity to collect frozen pizzas. Can you guess which host needed assistance climbing?(hint it wasn't Keith or Andrew)

Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville

Keith wanted to change things up and not play a platformer so he pick Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville by; Pop Cap studios. In this third person hero shooter you take the role of either a plant or zombie. Which I believe is how the game gets its name. Play the campaign with some friends or solo if you're like me and don't like people. You can also play the hectic 24 player PVP.

Planet Coaster

This week we got a listener request for Planet Coast by: Frontier Studios. Play the role of a theme park architect as you try to appease the whiney masses. Design everything with great detail or be lazy like me and download creations from fellow gamers on the workshop. Does this game finally dethrone the Roller Coaster Tycoon as the best park sim? If it doesn't at least Liz enjoyed the janitors dangly legs.

Planet Coaster (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we got a listener request for Planet Coast by: Frontier Studios. Play the role of a theme park architect as you try to appease the whiney masses. Design everything with great detail or be lazy like me and download creations from fellow gamers on the workshop. Does this game finally dethrone the Roller Coaster Tycoon as the best park sim? If it doesn't at least Liz enjoyed the janitors dangly legs.

Brutal Legends

This week a listener picked Brutal Legends by: Double Fine Studios. Get transported to the world of metal in this third person action game. Uncover the mysteries of this world as you listening to a completer banger of a soundtrack. Enjoy the humor with an amazing ensemble of voice actors. Is this a good game just not for Keith? Listen and find out.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

This week we had a listener pick for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, by; Respawn Entertainment. Follow Cal in this 3rd person action adventure game as you try to run away from the empire. You join a crew of misfits as you try to find a mysterious object that could save the Jedi Order. Listen as Keith tries a very lazy/depressed sounding wookie impersonation. 

Sidequest: Year in review 2020

Its coming to the end of the year so the GPGB crew decided its time to talk about the way too many games they played. 

Neon Abyss

This week a listener request we play Neon Abyss, by; Veewo Games. Neon Abyss is a 2D roguelike platformer. Battle your way through the dungeon to fight versions of Greek gods. Find out some exciting news about our mysterious angry meta critic reviewer. 

Halo Wars

This week we had a double listener request to do some of the Halo games, so we started with Halo Wars by; Ensemble Studios. Battle your way through the galaxy in this RTS made for the console. Find out if this is worth playing even if you have never played a Halo game or will you be lost in the story. Listen as the GPGB crew continually get sidetracked as Keith describes his very weird music choices.

Rainbow Six: Siege

This week we had a listener pick Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege, By; Ubisoft studios. Play a huge roster of operators as you attack or defend objectives in this tactical first person multiplayer shooter. Is this a good game but just not for Keith? Did Keith struggle yet Liz succeeded? Will Keith take the title of Keith the noob?

Supraland (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Keith of course picked a platformer. This time it's a puzzle platformer. Supraland by; Supragames. Explore a sandbox as the princess of the red people as you try to solve the crisis behind your water problem. Continually get stronger as you search and crevice for upgrades. Listen as the Game Pass crew come up with some really odd ideas for the ending, because a basic ending apparently isn't good enough for some people.

Supraland

This week Keith of course picked a platformer. This time it's a puzzle platformer. Supraland by; Supragames. Explore a sandbox as the princess of the red people as you try to solve the crisis behind your water problem. Continually get stronger as you search and crevice for upgrades. Listen as the Game Pass crew come up with some really odd ideas for the ending, because a basic ending apparently isn't good enough for some people.

Kona review

This week Liz picked Kona by: Parabole studios. Step in the shoes of Carl, a private detective hired for a case. Unfortunately you find your client dead, so you have to figure out who did it.The case isn't simple though as there are strange happenings going on in this little town of Kona. Listen as the crew gets really side tracked this episode and for whatever reason they did not care for Andrew 's joke.

Kona (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Liz picked Kona by: Parabole studios. Step in the shoes of Carl, a private detective hired for a case. Unfortunately you find your client dead, so you have to figure out who did it.The case isn't simple though as there are strange happenings going on in this little town of Kona. Listen as the crew gets really side tracked this episode and for whatever reason they did not care for Andrew 's joke.

Ikenfell

This week Andrew picked Ikenfell By; Happy Ray Games. Travel to the magic school of Ikenfell in search of your missing sister. Not everything seems normal in Ikenfell and they all seem to point toward your sister. Lead a group of student witches in this tactical turn based RPG. Listen as Andrew keeps mispronouncing Ikenfell, and you can subtly hear Keith's rage build. Also listen to Keith enrage Liz as he keeps reading lyrics/lazily sing it.

Ikenfell (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Andrew picked Ikenfell By; Happy Ray Games. Travel to the magic school of Ikenfell in search of your missing sister. Not everything seems normal in Ikenfell and they all seem to point toward your sister. Lead a group of student witches in this tactical turn based RPG. Listen as Andrew keeps mispronouncing Ikenfell, and you can subtly hear Keith's rage build. Also listen to Keith enrage Liz as he keeps reading lyrics/lazily sing it.

Doom Eternal

This week Keith picked Doom Eternal, by: ID software. Play the sequel to the hit reboot Doom (2016).  Play the iconic series where you find endless hordes of demons, as you rip and tear your way through this first person shooter. Since this is a Keith pick you know there also has to be a dash of platforming. Ironically doing this podcast with Keith feels like my eternal doom.

Resident Evil 7

This week we played Resident evil 7, By; Capcom. Can you save your wife from the baker family in this first person survival horror game? Can you survive listening to this episode with Keith having the worst audio? What is this, his first time recording? Most people have certain fears, ghost, clowns, children, but for me its awful audio......Thanks Keith

Resident Evil 7 (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played Resident evil 7, By; Capcom. Can you save your wife from the baker family in this first person survival horror game? Can you survive listening to this episode with Keith having the worst audio? What is this, his first time recording? Most people have certain fears, ghost, clowns, children, but for me its awful audio......Thanks Keith

Oxenfree (No longer on Game Pass)

To start of with some creepy games in October we have Oxenfree By; Night School Studios. Uncover the mystery behind the ghost that inhabit a small island. Take control of Alex as you try to figure out the past. Despite its name there are no free oxen, so don't get your hopes up.

Oxenfree

To start of with some creepy games in October we have Oxenfree By; Night School Studios. Uncover the mystery behind the ghost that inhabit a small island. Take control of Alex as you try to figure out the past. Despite its name there are no free oxen, so don't get your hopes up.

The Touryst

Surprisingly Keith picked another platformer. The Touryst By: Shin'en Multimedia. Enjoy your vacation as a tourist. Explore different islands as you uncover the history of them. Enjoy various mini games as you destroy parts of the islands like a typical tourist. 

The Touryst (No longer on Game Pass)

Surprisingly Keith picked another platformer. The Touryst By: Shin'en Multimedia. Enjoy your vacation as a tourist. Explore different islands as you uncover the history of them. Enjoy various mini games as you destroy parts of the islands like a typical tourist. 

Spiritfarer

This week Liz pick Spiritfarer By: Thunder Lotus Studios. Help guides spirit into the afterlife in this 2D platformer/Base management game. Get all sorts of feels as you achieve victory through the power of hugs. Hear various animals complain to you even though you are literally doing all the work to make them happy to go to the afterlife.

Spiritfarer (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Liz pick Spiritfarer By: Thunder Lotus Studios. Help guides spirit into the afterlife in this 2D platformer/Base management game. Get all sorts of feels as you achieve victory through the power of hugs. Hear various animals complain to you even though you are literally doing all the work to make them happy to go to the afterlife.

Drake Hollow

This week Andrew picked Drake Hollow by: Molasses Flood studio. Get transported to the world of the Drakes as you build a safe haven for them and fend off the evil creatures. Also don't get excited if you think this game is spinoff of the hit Nickelodeon show Drake and Josh because Andrew was very disappointed when he found out the truth.

Drake Hollow (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Andrew picked Drake Hollow by: Molasses Flood studio. Get transported to the world of the Drakes as you build a safe haven for them and fend off the evil creatures. Also don't get excited if you think this game is spinoff of the hit Nickelodeon show Drake and Josh because Andrew was very disappointed when he found out the truth.

Undermine (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Keith picked the roguelike Undermine by; Thorium studios. Play as an endless supply of peasants as you brave the depths of the undermine to uncover the mystery behind the earthquakes. Plus you can rescue some dogs which is always adds points to a game. Always rescue dogs. Unless they are the bitey kind, but still try.

Undermine

This week Keith picked the roguelike Undermine by; Thorium studios. Play as an endless supply of peasants as you brave the depths of the undermine to uncover the mystery behind the earthquakes. Plus you can rescue some dogs which is always adds points to a game. Always rescue dogs. Unless they are the bitey kind, but still try.

Fable

This week was Liz's pick (more like a listener poll pick) Fable Anniversary By; Lionhead Studios (RIP) Play the classic RPG that started it all, or at least started the Fable series. Watch as your character goes from a really big bugged eyed little boy, to a crotch grabbing, fist pumping, flatulence flinging, beefcake. Decide to play good or bad, or maybe a bit of both in the end it doesn't matter to much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/game-pass-grab-bag/support

Man of Medan (No longer on Game Pass)

This week was Andrew's pick, and he picked Super Massive's game Man of Medan. Can you keep your survivors alive in this horror narrative filled with spooky ghost and horrifying QTE's? Survive the horror by yourself or grab a couple of friends and play it together. Try not to have anyone killed but It's okay if they all die though according to Keith.

Man of Medan

This week was Andrew's pick, and he picked Super Massive's game Man of Medan. Can you keep your survivors alive in this horror narrative filled with spooky ghost and horrifying QTE's? Survive the horror by yourself or grab a couple of friends and play it together. Try not to have anyone killed but It's okay if they all die though according to Keith.

Forager

This week Keith surprisingly didn't pick a platformer. Instead he chose Forager By; HopFrog. Forager is a 2D open world adventure game where you collect resources to build your base. The game may have a simple design but you can get lost for hours. Some of us may of struggled a bit more with this game, not pointing fingers...but it was Liz.

Perfect Dark

This week was a listener poll pick. Which is a blast from the past. Perfect Dark, by: Rare studios. Listen as we try real hard to rate a game over 20 years old. Is it good, bad, or just old? We struggled real hard trying to explain. We also discuss what we would like to see if Microsoft decides to bring back the series. If you also find out when we review old games then maybe you should go to our Facebook or Twitter and cast your vote!

West of Dead

This week Andrew picked West of Dead, by; Upstream Arcade. Survive purgatory in this western style roguelike featuring Ron Pearlman. Can Ron's sultry voice carry this game, or will it be stuck in purgatory. Lets be honest if Terry Crews couldn't do it for Crackdown it's doubtful Ron Pearlman can do it for this.

West of Dead (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Andrew picked West of Dead, by; Upstream Arcade. Survive purgatory in this western style roguelike featuring Ron Pearlman. Can Ron's sultry voice carry this game, or will it be stuck in purgatory. Lets be honest if Terry Crews couldn't do it for Crackdown it's doubtful Ron Pearlman can do it for this.

West Of Dead

This week Andrew picked West of Dead, by; Upstream Arcade. Survive purgatory in this western style roguelike featuring Ron Pearlman. Can Ron's sultry voice carry this game, or will it be stuck in purgatory. Lets be honest if Terry Crews couldn't do it for Crackdown it's doubtful Ron Pearlman can do it for this. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/game-pass-grab-bag/support

The Messenger (No longer on Game Pass)

Alan Wake (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we had a listener pick. Xbox 360 classic Alan Wake, By; Remedy Studio. Take control of the not so lovable Alan Wake in this third person psychological action game.  Watch as Alan loses his flashlight and gun EVERY TIME, you would thing he would just attach a rope to them.

Alan Wake

This week we had a listener pick. Xbox 360 classic Alan Wake, By; Remedy Studio. Take control of the not so lovable Alan Wake in this third person psychological action game.  Watch as Alan loses his flashlight and gun EVERY TIME, you would thing he would just attach a rope to them.

The Messenger

No Man's Sky

This week we played Andrew's pick No Man's Sky By; Hello Games. Explore the galaxy in this resource management survival game. Uncover the mysteries of the universe or just build a little wooden shack and give it a stupid name like Keith did.

Trivia Night 2: Electric Boogaloo

This week we all got together and try to stump each other with some random trivia questions. Play along with us and tell us how you did on our Facebook page

Dungeon of The Endless (No longer on Game Pass)

This week keith picked Dungeon of the Endless, by; Amplitude studios. Survive various floors in this roguelike tower defense game. Don't let the name fool you, there actually is an end, unless you play endless mode, then the name is a bit more accurate.

Dungeon of The Endless

This week keith picked Dungeon of the Endless, by; Amplitude studios. Survive various floors in this roguelike tower defense game. Don't let the name fool you, there actually is an end, unless you play endless mode, then the name is a bit more accurate.

Hollow Knight

This week Liz mistakenly picked Hollow Knight By; Team Cherry. Uncover the dark world of bugs in this 2D souls like action platformer. You may have adopted the darkness but he was born in it.

Remnant: From The Ashes (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Andrew picked Remnant: From the Ashes by; Gunfire Games. Save humanity from the root in this 3rd person action dungeon crawler. Keith also gets very excited for his "I am Root" joke, and there is also some weird earlobe discusses stuff at the end. We get sidetracked a lot. 

Remnant: From The Ashes

This week Andrew picked Remnant: From the Ashes by; Gunfire Games. Save humanity from the root in this 3rd person action dungeon crawler. Keith also gets very excited for his "I am Root" joke, and there is also some weird earlobe discusses stuff at the end. We get sidetracked a lot. 

Minecraft Dungeon

This week we played Keith's pick, Minecraft Dungeon By: Mojang Studios and Double Eleven Studios. Explore the world of Minecraft in this top down dungeon crawler. This episode is also sponsored by www.letsgetcheck.com Save 20% off their site of home health test kits with Code: GRABBAG20. To learn more about the male hormone test kits just follow the URL https://letsgetchecked.7no9.net/c/2191850/507335/8695?&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.letsgetchecked.com%2Fhome-male-hormone-test%2F&sharedid=gamepass