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GameSpot After Dark

247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 177 ratings

The GameSpot crew gets together to talk about games and other shenanigans.

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Episodes

#189 - Lucy and Tam Return (feat. Steven Spohn)

April 21, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Steven Spohn, Sr. Director of AbleGamers, joins the After Dark crew to give us some fantastic book and TV recommendations. Meanwhile, Jake shares his experience with Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, and Lucy spreads the gospel of Succession. If you're in

#188 - Resident Evil 4 and Octopath Traveler are basically the same game

April 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Jake helms this week's episode After Dark and he's joined by Kurt Indovina and Michael Higham to talk about Octopath Traveler 2, Resident Evil 4, and xDefiant.

#187 - Mario's Disappointed Italian Father

April 07, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

It's a Nintendo-filled episode! This week we're talking about The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Pokémon Scarlet, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Octopath Traveler II, and how much we love the Nintendo Switch.

#186 - E3 Is dead. Long Live E3.

March 31, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

Jean-Luc, Jake, and Michael discuss the breaking news of E3 2023's cancellation, Resident Evil 4 remake, Tekken 8, and more!

#185 - When You're Here, You're Here

March 24, 2023 17:25 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

This week Jake and Jean-Luc are joined by Brian Wilson to talk about GDC and his latest game, The Forest Cathedral.

#184 - Eat A Nice Meal, Enjoy A Tasty Dessert, And Get A Good Night's Sleep

March 24, 2023 00:59 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

This week on After Dark, Jordan and Jake pick Kurt's brain on his Resident Evil 4 Remake review. Jake also shares his early impressions of Octopath Traveler 2 and Jordan fills us in on his DnD shenanigans.

#169 - God of War Ragnarök and Roll

November 04, 2022 20:28 - 1 hour

This week Tam, Lucy, and Jean-Luc talk about game of the year contender Marvel Snap and also a small indie title called God of War Ragnarök. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#168 - The Lights Stay On During Video Games

October 28, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour

This week we got so many video games to talk about! From getting hands-on with The Callisto Protocol, Modern Warfare II's campaign, full thoughts on Bayonetta 3, Persona 5 Royal on Switch, and secret GOTY contender: Potionomics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#167 - Resignation Evil

October 21, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This week the GSAD crew talks about the biggest announcement in the world of video games: the resignation of UK prime minster Liz Truss. Also, Lucy is back just in time to discuss Resident Evil 4 Remake and the Silent Hil 2 remake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#166 - Jedi Fallen Over

October 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour

Christmas came early! Jean-Luc shares his hands on impressions of both Bayonetta 3 and the Dead Space remake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#165 - Super Spicy Mario Bros. Hot Takes

October 07, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This week we talk a bit more about the Fandom acquisition, Jean-Luc's been playing the Overcooked-like rogue-like PlateUp!, and we talk about the horror movie Smile as well as the Super Mario Bros. teaser. Oh yeah, and Jake's a Fortnite guy now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#164 - Steam Dicks

September 30, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour

This week on After Dark, we talk about the death of Google Stadia, playing Death Stranding on Steam Deck, the new skate inspired Sessions, the upcoming RPG musical from the creator of Dragon Age, and everyone's favorite game for weirdos: Danganronpa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#163 - X-Rated Pokemon

September 23, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour

This week the After Dark crew talks about a LOT of games such as Mario + Rabbids, Temtem, Return to Monkey Island, Trombone Champ, Hyper Demon, and the Modern Warfare II beta! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#162 - E3 Fall Edition

September 16, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

Its been a heck of a week, both good and bad, but at least the weekend is finally here! On this week's After Dark the crew talks Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Metal Hellsinger, Street Fighter 6, Metal Gear Solid V, and the announcements we are most excited about from E3 Fall Edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#161 - My Ratsenses are Tingling

September 09, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This week the crew talks Splatoon 3, our hands-on with A Plague Tale: Requiem, and The Rings of Power show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#160 - The Immortal Last of Us

September 02, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This week on After Dark, we talk about our review for The Last of Us Part I and give our spoiler-free thoughts on Immortality. Plus we discuss the news around Halo Infinite canceling split-screen co-op, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and the rumored Zelda Nintendo direct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#159 - The Pants Get Good

August 26, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour

This week Jordan and Jake talk about the unfortunate state of the Saints Row reboot, Jean-Luc has been playing indie souls-like Thymesia and laundromat/arcade simulator Arcade Paradise, and we talk about the biggest announcements from gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#158 - Let's Talk About All Our Embarrassing Videos!

August 19, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

The adults are gone! Jake, Kurt, and Jess hijack the podcast to talk about Way of the Hunter, Stray, Embracer Group, and our most embarrassing videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#157 - Fancasting Our Own Sitcom w/ The Completionist

August 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

We are joined by Jirard "The Completionist" Khalil to talk about his new show at G4, God of Work. We also talk about Spider-Man on steam deck, Cult of the Lamb, Netflix's Sandman, and pick video game characters best suited for office jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#156 - Games You'd Give To Famous People

August 05, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

What hunter build do you think Joe Biden would run? This week on After Dark we chat about; Bear and Breakfast, Two Point Hospital, Final Fantasy IX, MultiVersus, Cyberpunk 2077, and games we'd give to famous people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#155 - Toughest Decisions In Games

July 29, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This week on After Dark, the crew welcomes our newest hire Stuart to the team! We also discuss Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Bear and Breakfast, the new Sims 4 update that has broken the game, and some of the toughest decisions we've had to make in a video game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#154 - That’s Not Very Resident Evil Of You

July 22, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour

This week we talk about the cat game, our hopes and concerns for Resident Evil 4 remake, and why modern Assassin's Creed is so boring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#153 - Bad Magic 8-Ball

July 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This week we let the GameSpot Magic 8 Ball determine our future. Lucy and Tam have been cleaning up the streets in PowerWash Simulator, and Jordan is here to tell you if you play Escape Academy solo, you're PLAYING IT WRONG GREG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#152 - Jake Loves Anime Games

July 08, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This week on After Dark Jake talks about his preview of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Jordan wades through the steam garbage to find a decent volleyball game, and we reveal the games we can't stand that everyone else seems to love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#151 - Perfect For An Orange Freak Son

July 01, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

Need help avoiding groan-inducing dialogue in your video game? Call Tamoor Hussain, professional cringe consultant. This week on After Dark we give our final thoughts on The Quarry, discuss how gay Our Flag Means Death is (VERY), and play an awful game called Goated, Mid, or Dead. https://twitter.com/tamoorh/status/1540755246602850304 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#150 - Decisions Of Mass Destruction

June 24, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour

It's After Dark's first live episode! This week Jean-Luc got early hands-on with A Plague Tale: Requiem, everyone is loving Neon White, and we decide what single game would cause the most damage if it was erased from existence. Visit store.gamespot.com to pre-order a Keigh3 2022 limited edition t-shirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#149 - The Glup Shitto Fancast

June 17, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

Everyone is tired. Tam's got Covid. But that's not gonna stop the After Dark crew! We games to talk about, Star Wars shows to watch, and TikTok's to react too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#148 - The Podfather Part II

June 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour

Keigh3 is here and the video game announcements are flowing! Jean-Luc brings in an all star cast to talk about all the big announcements, including GameSpot's news host DeVante Chisolm, Fanbyte's Michael Higham, and returning Podfather Jake Dekker! Welcome back Jake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#147 - Keigh-3 Bingo

June 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

Michael Higham joins Jean-Luc and Jordan to create the official After Dark Keigh-3 bingo card. And stick around after the episode for a special interview with Geoff Keighley from Tamoor and Lucy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#146- Lucy Fell Down A Well

May 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

This week Jean-Luc talks about Evil Dead: The game, Tam goes to the DMV, and Jordan gives up on Elden Ring, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#145 - Democracy Sausage

May 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

This week, Tam, Lucy, and Jordan are joined by Kurt Indovina to chat about CGI "bits" in The Northman, Apex Legends on mobile, The X-Files, and democratic meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#144 - Roadtrippin'

May 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

Jean-Luc bought a Quest 2, Jordan's playing the latest Apex Legends update, Tam and Lucy nearly forgot they saw Dr. Strange, and the crew comes up with the ultimate video game driving playlist, which you can enjoy for yourself below! https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpg6WLs8kxGNCPYt-3XlFUa5L1j7zRYDi&feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#143 - Games To Maximize Toilet Satisfaction

May 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

After two years of podcasting remotely, the GameSpot crew is back together to record in our new studio! Jordan gets into virtual volleyball, Jean-Luc feels pretty whatever about Moon Knight, Lucy is getting her peg on, and Tam pulls the crew together to come up with a definitive list of best toilet games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#142 - The Henties That Bind Us

April 29, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour

This is the story of a podcast named GameSpot After Dark. Every week the GSAD crew sat down over discord to discuss the latest video games and anime they've been watching, like Beat Saber or Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Maybe they get off topic and talk about Jordan's move to a new apartment. But this week was a bit different. This week they talked about The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, the hit follow up to the critically acclaimed The Stanley Parable. Learn more about your ad choices....

#141 - Six Men, One Table

April 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

This week the After Dark crew talks about Ranking of Kings, Patrick's Parabox, Overwatch 2, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#140 - Cheers From Toronto Canada

April 15, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

This week the GSAD crew talks Chrono Cross, Severance, and Kotaro Lives Alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#139 - Master Chief’s 4 Inch Pillar of Autumn

April 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

We are joined this week by the one and only Michael Higham and we got a whole lot of games to talk about including; Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Norco, Chinatown Detective Agency, The Kaito Files, Kirby, and Stranger of Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#138 - The One Where Geoff Kills E3

April 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

This week Jean-Luc and Jordan are joined by the lovely Ben Janca to talk about the bombshell announcement of no E3 this year. Also, Jordan takes the opportunity of a Tam-less episode to say something negative about Elden Ring, Jean-Luc spends some time in the weird west, and Ben needs to kill Chaos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#137 - QWOP But With Snowboarding

March 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

The Brits are out, which means the J-squad is here to tell you all about this week's biggest video games. We discuss Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Ghostwire: Toyko, Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold, Shredders, Bionicles, all the biggest games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#136 - Lucy, The Bergamot Bandit

March 18, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes

This week Jean-Luc is out sick, Tam reads the Elden Ring 1.03 patch notes, and Jordan reveals how Stranger of Paradise rips off the second Bionicle movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#135 - Thanks, Pizza Hut (Feat. Steven Spohn & Alanah Pearce)

March 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

This week we're joined by Steven Spohn and Alanah Pearce to talk about the second annual Video Game Accessibility Awards, happening March 12th! Tam also discusses his recent watch of The X-Files, Jordan's been playing Have a Nice Death, and a very tired Jean-Luc details his 19+ hour run in Destiny 2's new raid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#134 - Episode One Dirty Four

March 04, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes

After Dark is getting filthy this week. Lucy and Tam talk about The Batman, and everyone continues to play Elden Ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game Spotlight - Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

February 27, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour

Welcome to Game Spotlight, where we bring together the passionate people of GameSpot to talk more in depth about a game. This week, Jean-Luc Seipke, Phil Hornshaw, and David Ahmadi dive deep into Destiny 2's latest expansion, The Witch Queen. The first 50 minutes are a spoiler-free discussion, perfect for those of you who haven't played yet. Afterwards we dive deep into the big story revelations of the campaign and what it means for future of Destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

#133 - Elden Steam Queens

February 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour

One of the biggest weeks in video games for 2022 is here and it's not even March yet! We got GameSpot video producer Dave Klein on to help Tamoor answer your burning questions about Elden Ring, as well as talk about Destiny 2: The Witch Queen and Valve's new handheld PC, the Steam Deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#132 - A Human Podcast

February 18, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

Tam is out this week, but Lucy, Jordan, and Jean-Luc are still here to talk about Cyberpunk's surprise next-gen release, one of this year's biggest releases Horizon Forbidden West, and we dive into our backlog of emails and listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#131 - ARE YOU GOING TO PLAY THAT?

February 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

This week the crew goes over the biggest news from the Nintendo Direct. Will Jean-Luc's internet hold up for the whole show? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#130 - Thoughts with a capital C

February 04, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

It may try but not even the internet can stop us from talking about video games! Jean-Luc and Jordan both played Dying Light 2 and Pokemon Legends: Arceus, meanwhile Lucy is playing [redacted], and Phil Hornshaw joins to talk about OlliOlli World and the big Sony/Bungie news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#129 - Rawdogging A Podcast

January 28, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

New games are right around the corner, but while we wait for those to come out, the crew of After Dark catches up on TV, anime, sleep, and learning how to cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#128 - Poker Night At The Xbox Inventory

January 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

This week the After Dark crew talks about Rainbow Six Extraction, pissed off Naruto fans, cheese-based reward systems, and why Xbox needs to create the Smash Bros of poker games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#127 - Roll For Perception Check

January 14, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour

This week the after dark crew talks about wanting to try D&D, why Dead or Alive Extreme is still the best volleyball video game, Lucy raves about Yellowjackets, and people are bullying Tam on stream while he plays Dark Souls 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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