GameSpot After Dark
247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsThe GameSpot crew gets together to talk about games and other shenanigans.
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#126 - Arcane in the Membrane
January 07, 2022 16:00 - 1 hourIt's a new year, which means new games but also some old faces. Fanbyte's Michael, the P stands for Pino, Higham joins us to talk the Hideo Kojima "classic" Policenauts, Netflix's Arcane, and the hottest game of 2022, Wordle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#125 - The After Dark Awards 2021
December 31, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutesIt's time for the second annual After Dark Awards, a totally legit and in no way absurd award show we slapped together at the last minute to close out 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#124 - Our Personal Top 10 Games of 2021
December 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourOn this magical Christmas Eve (or normal-ass Friday if you don't celebrate), the After Dark crew gets together to talk about their personal top 10 games of 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GameSpot's 2021 Game of the Year
December 17, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutesLucy and Tam talk about GameSpot's choice for the best game of 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#123 - Fortnite Is The Lost Of Video Games
December 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourLucy and Tam in LA for the Game Awards so this week Jean-Luc and Jordan are joined by GameSpot's newest editorial members, Mark Delaney and Jessica Howard. The crew talks Halo Infinite's campaign, Fortnite Chapter 3, Chorvs, and Solar Ash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#122 - GamesMaster
December 03, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourHead over to http://tiny.cc/gsextralife2021 to donate to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. This week Jean-Luc plays catch up with Life is Strange: True Colors and Psychonauts 2, Lucy gives her final Bake Off Minute, and Tam educates us on the British TV show, GamesMaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#121 - Cowbow Beflop
November 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourWhile you're waiting in line, real or virtual, for those sweet sweet Black Friday deals, why not enjoy your favorite video game podcast to help pass the time? This week the crew talks more Halo Infinite multiplayer, the mess that is the Cowboy Bebop live action series, and our favorite songs to sing for Karaoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#120 - Halo, Is It Chief You're Looking For
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourThis week After Dark welcomes GameSpot video producer Jessie Earl as we discuss our thoughts on Halo Infinite's multiplayer. Tam also gives his early impressions on Halo Infinite's campaign, Jean-Luc talks GTA Trilogy, and Lucy gives her Bake Off Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#119 - Video Games & Depression
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourThis week the After Dark crew talks Forza Horizon 5, Alan Wake, Animal Crossing's 2.0 update, and Elden Ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#118 - The Return of the Queen
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThe After Dark crew is finally all back together in the same time zone and we are celebrating by actually answering a listener question this week! But only one. Also, Lucy spends more time playing Unpacking then actually unpacking, Jordan finishes Inscryption, Jean-Luc summons some demons in Shin Megami Tensei V, and Tam revisits Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#117 - Star-Lord 117
October 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week the After Dark crew welcomes GameSpot's news host extraordinaire DeVante Chisolm. We talk about that game we kept teasing last week (spoilers, it's Guardians of the Galaxy), as well as Inscryption, Darkest Dungeon 2, and Moonglow Bay. Finally we cap things off with a special 117 quiz courtesy of Jacob McCourt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#116 - SPOOKY SZN
October 22, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutesThis week we're all playing a game we can't talk about so instead we dive into the spooky season TV and film we've been watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#115 - No Time To Die (In Metroid)
October 15, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutesThis week is a bit of a short one due to how busy it is but we're still here to talk about Back 4 Blood, Metroid Dread, and the latest James Bond movie, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#114 - Metroid Dread Is Good Y'all
October 08, 2021 15:00 - 2 hoursVideo game season is upon us, which means the games are flowing and they won't stop! This week Jean-Luc and Jordan are joined by David and Persia to talk Far Cry 6, Metroid Dread, Battlefield 2042 beta, Alan Wake Remastered, and the Outer Wilds DLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#113 - The Many Saints of GameSpot
October 01, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutesThis week Jean-Luc raves about Squid Game, Lucy cries over a nice Italian dinner, and Jordan demands the monster version of Samus Aran we all deserve. *Apologies for the issues this week with Lucy's audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#112 - Toby Fox Don't Miss
September 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week Fanbyte's Michael Higham joins the crew to talk Deltarune Chapter 2, The FFXIV Live Letter, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Death Stranding Director's Cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#111 - Deathloop's Really Good Innit?
September 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week we welcome GameSpot UK video producer extraordinaire Chris Morris to talk about the 10/10 video game Deathloop, Japanese detective simulator Lost Judgment, and experiences in a movie theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#110 - The Giant Haircast
September 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week Lucy and Tam talk more about Deathloop, Jean-Luc dives deep into [redacted], and Jordan praises Life is Strange: True Colors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#109 - We Can't Wait For Destiny 2 To End
September 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourLucy and Tam are out on holiday so Jean-Luc and Jordan are joined by GameSpot's resident Destiny fans Phil Hornshaw and David Ahmadi. We talk about if we prefer knowing a game's length going in, Destiny 2's unique position in the gaming space, and how we at GameSpot pick what games we choose to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#108 - Goodbye, Michael Higham And All His Bullshit
August 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week everyone airs out their feelings on 12 Minutes, Jean-Luc praises The Forgotten City, Lucy and Tam talk Deathloop, and we pass along Michael Higham's catch phrases as he moves on to bigger and better things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#107 - 12 Minutes To Save The World (feat. Justin Timberlake)
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week the After Dark crew divides up Michael Higham's will, talks smack about James Corden, buys a computer from a gun store, and then also eventually talk about video games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#106 - Thirst Quenchers
August 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week we welcome back Lucy James, who has started up Final Fantasy XIV, much to Michael's delight. We also talk Suicide Squad and reveal which video game characters we spent our youth thirsting over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#105 - The After Dark Any% Speedrun
August 06, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutesThis week's episode is short but sweet with the crew discussing Pokémon Unite, Apex Legends Season 10, Back 4 Blood, and Outer Wilds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#104 - Become A Furry, It's A Good Time
July 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week the crew talks about new releases like The Ascent, Ace Attorney Chronicles, NEO TWEWY, and Pokémon Unite. We also discuss the Annapurna Interactive Showcase and all the news surrounding Activision Blizzard. Solidarity with everyone there fighting for a better future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#103 - Go Back In Time And Throw Water At The Baby
July 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week the After Dark crew talks Alien: Fireteam Elite, Cris Tales, Death's Door, Psychonauts 2, and all the announcements from EA Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#102 - Let’s Get Persona-l
July 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week the number 1 Nintendo fan Evan Langer joins to talk Skyward Sword HD, Jean-Luc unfortunately saw Resident Evil Infinite Darkness, Michael's back on that XIV train, and the crew reacts to the Valve Steam Deck and then speculates the potential announcement of Persona 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#101 - 101 Tamations
July 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week the crew discusses if they're gonna buy a Nintendo Switch OLED and how exhausting a live service Assassin's Creed sounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#100 - The Centurion
July 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThank you so much to all our listeners. Here's to another 100 episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#99 - Big Phil And Small Charles
June 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourOn this week's After Dark the crew talks the adorable Chicory, Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life, Bandai Namco's latest anime game Scarlet Nexus, and the Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#98 - The E3 2021 Wrap Up Episode
June 18, 2021 15:00 - 2 hoursE3 2021 is over! Our usual hosts are recovering from a long week of hosting, so Jean-Luc has gathered Evan Langer, Ben Janca, and After Dark first-timers Max Blumenthal and Steve Watts to give their thoughts on this year's all digital E3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#97 - Pop Off With Your Top Off
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourE3 is upon us and GameSpot is busy getting ready to cover some video games. But first Tamoor, Jean-Luc, Michael, and Jordan get together to talk about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.55, and what we hope to see at E3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#96 - Have you tried the expanded free trial of the critically acclaimed MMORPG FFXIV?
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourYou can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Heavensward expansion up to level 60 for free with no restrictions on playtime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#95 - Discourse Elysium
May 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThe After Dark crew is talks more Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival, and some of this week's many pre-E3 announcements such as the Sonic 30th anniversary event, Dragon Quest news, and Switch Pro rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#94 - Hot Game Summer Feat. Steven Spohn
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourSummertime (and E3 season) is almost upon us and to kick things off, we've invited Steven Spohn of AbleGamers to talk E3 predictions, explain why cats are so cool, and help share a special announcement about this year's Play For All charity event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#93 - Four Mass Effect Fans Walk Into A Bar
May 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#92 - Don't Slap Me When I Eat A Fillet-o-Fish
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#91 - The Adults Are Gone, Let's Talk Judgment
April 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week video producer Evan Langer joins to discuss New Pokémon Snap, we talk more Returnal and Nier, and the crime boys pitch what they want from a potential Judgment 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#90 - Yoko Taro Makes Us Cry, Again
April 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week Michael talks about his review of NieR Replicant, Jean-Luc gives his early impressions of Returnal, and Jordan and Persia talk Apex Legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#89 - Nindeez
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourThis week on GameSpot After Dark, Lucy, Tamoor, Michael, and Ben talk about the brand new Final Fantasy XIV 5.5 patch and all the emotions it brings. The crew also chats about Before Your Eyes, the Backbone controller, and even actual, physical books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#88 - The Desk Hammock
April 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of GameSpot After Dark, the crew talks about Godzilla VS Kong, Disco Elysium, and Jake says goodbye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EP. - Persona 5 Strikers Spoilercast
April 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourOn this very special episode of GameSpot After Dark, Jean-Luc Seipke, Michael Higham, Ben Janca, Evan Langer, and Jake Dekker sit down to discuss the Phantom Thieves triumphant comeback in Persona 5 Strikers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#87 - The Official Lost Via Domus Podcast
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of GameSpot After Dark, Jean-Luc recounts his mixed experience with Outriders, Jake and Lucy share their thoughts on Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, and Tamoor tells us about Red Candles' controversial game, Devotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EP. - Persona 5 Royal Spoilercast
March 31, 2021 15:00 - 2 hoursMichael Higham (@michaelphigham), Ben Janca (@BenJanca), Evan Langer (@evanlanger98), and Jess McDonell (@JessMcDonell) are here to take over and talk about everything Persona 5 Royal one year after the game's worldwide release. It's showtime! Be sure to check out Jess' Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/tempertress and you can find her making videos for WhatCulture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#86 - Kallie's Final Episode Of GameSpot After Dark
March 26, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of GameSpot After Dark, we celebrate Kallie's final week as GameSpot's Reviews Editor. Jean-Luc also shares his experience with Monster Hunter Rise, while Tamoor and Jake discuss the Snyder Cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#85 - No One Knows How To Make Kids (In Video Games)
March 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hourCharity streamer 0ptimysticgamer joins the After Dark crew to talk about Xbox Game Pass, the future of Nintendo, and some weird controllers. Be sure to check out 0ptimystic's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/0ptimysticgamer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#84 - The Bodily Movements of Demon's Souls
March 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of GameSpot After Dark, the actor Alex Jordan joins us to talks about what it's like to work on a Souls game. Alex's Twitch channel: Alex's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alexjordanvo The charity Alex supports: https://www.cavellnursestrust.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#83 - My Film Degree Is Showing Feat. Shannon Woodward
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourShannon Woodward of The Last of Us Part 2 and Westworld stops by to tell us about her experience working with Naughty Dog and her obsession with Hades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#82 - Your Weeb Is Showing
February 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of GameSpot After Dark, ZombaeKillz joins us to talk about Persona 5 Strikers, Little Nightmares 2, and Saint Maud. Be sure to check out ZombaeKillz Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/zombaekillz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EP. - Yakuza: Like A Dragon Spoilercast
February 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourGameSpot's biggest Yakuza fans, Michael Higham, Jean-Luc Seipke, and Ben Janca, are joined by IGN's Max Scoville to talk full spoilers about one of the best games of 2020, Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#81 - Good Weenie Placement
February 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourHost of the Top 100 Games Podcast Jared Petty joins us to talk about Turrican 2 and to breakdown the latest Nintendo Direct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices