Irrational Passions Presents
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review Discussion
February 26, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode Notes Review Discussions are interview-style discussions hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Auri & Mike traversed the sands of time and have both completed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown! Follow Auri on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AuriMeansWind Follow Mike on Twitter – h...
Alan Wake II Review Discussion (Spoilers!)
November 11, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBEpisode Notes Review Discussions are interview-style discussions hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Auri & Mike bring their detective caps and must podcast to survive the dark place. They discuss the much anticipated Alan Wake II give their thoughts on the game and discuss late-game ...
Resident Evil 4 (2023) Review Discussion
April 20, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBEpisode Notes Alex O'Neill is joined by Raccoon City Radio Cohost Andrew Taylor to discuss their thoughts and feelings on Resident Evil 4 Remake. 1:11:10 - Spoiler Conversation Begins 1:37:56 - Spoiler Conversation Ends (Still some boss video playing though!)
Shovel Knight Dig Review Discussion
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 40.3 MBReview Discussions are interview-style discussions hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Jarrett & Alex sit down to get into the successes and performance issues of Shovel Knight Dig, the rouge-like spin off the the beloved 2014 release with the heart of the Genesis in it. Follow Jarr...
Elden Ring Review Discussion
April 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBElden Ring Review Discussion It's time! FromSoftware's hotly anticipated, massively open, and hugely explorative Elden Ring is upon us. After spending some time with it, Alex finishing it twice, Scott about halfway through, we dive into our thoughts on Elden Ring. Alex's Thoughts: I obviously cover most of it in our discussion, but Elden Ring is definitely excellent. It has a huge variety of options, fun nooks and crannies to explore, and let's exploration be a reward instead of a checklist...
Tunic Review Discussion
March 30, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBEpisode Notes Review Discussions are interview-style discussions hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Tunic is finally here and Alex and Mike are loving its amazingly designed world and uncovering all its secrets. Spoilers ahead as they both get into an in-depth discussion on what make...
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Review Discussion
March 18, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBEpisode Notes Review Discussions are an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. The Witch Queen expansion has been out for a few weeks and Mike & Alex have been playing A LOT. It's finally time for our full thoughts on Destiny 2's latest expansion. Follow Mike o...
Pupperazzi Review Discussion
January 25, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBReview Discussions are an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. For this review discussion, Quin Hoffman is joined by Jarrett Green as they discuss the latest game from Sundae Month & Kitfox Games, Pupperazzi! Quin's Thoughts in Review: Dogs? DOGS!
Patch Notes 2.01 - New Year, New Games, Same Fantasy League
January 25, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBEpisode Notes Its a new year! And so with it a new season of Patch Notes! Alex and Nabeshin sit down to discuss various topics across the video games space, their favorite games, or just whatever they want to talk about at the time. This time, to kick of the beginning of the year (and we recorded this pretty obviously BEFORE Microsoft bought ABK [also: fuck Bobby Kotick]) with our good friend Brandon Gann to continue our yearly tradition of playing Fantasy Critic with video game scores. It'...
Nobody Saves the World - Review Discussion
January 24, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBHello and welcome back to another Review Discussion, a feature we're hoping to do much more of in the future! For the uninitiated, a couple of our Irrational Passions hosts and folks sit down and review a game together, either by interview-style or by discussing their time with it! This time I, Alex O'Neill, am joined by the wonderful Quin Hoffman as he picks my brain on DrinkBox's new title: Nobody Saves the World! Music Featured from Nobody Saves the World OST, available here. Opening - G...
Patch Notes 1.05: Alex & Nabeshin's 2021 Recap
January 03, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBEpisode Notes As per tradition, Alex and Nabeshin have sat down to discuss their favorite games from the very weird year of 2021, reflect on the changing of the podcast, end of IPP, and the very very weird year it was, even after 2020. Follow Alex: @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin: @Nabeshin186
The Gunk Review Discussion
December 28, 2021 15:29 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBEpisode Notes Review Discussions are an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Follow Quin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Quantum_Arbiter Follow Mike on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeIP_ Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around th...
Patch Notes 1.04: Returning to Samus
December 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBAlex, myself, decided that in lead up to Metroid Dread, I'd play every single Metroid Game, again, and boy was it a trip! I got to sit and chat with my good buddy Nabeshin through the ups and downs of the series, where Metroid Other M is today in 2021, and also how Metroid Dread stacks up (spoilers: it's the best one). If you haven't already, check out the Review Discussion I had on Metroid Dread with newcomer to the series Moises Taveras. Follow Alex: @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin: @Nabeshi...
Metroid Dread Review Discussion (feat. Moises Taveras)
November 10, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBReview Discussions are an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Alex's Thoughts In Review: It's hard to make any buts with me in Metroid Dread. Mercury Steam set out to make a classic to follow up a classic, and they just nailed it. Some of the best movement, m...
Deathloop Review Discussion
November 09, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 58.6 MBWarning, this review discussion does include some spoiler discussions. Review Discussions are an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Alex's Thoughts In Review: Deathloop is a very different approach to AAA Video Games, and I like that! It incorporates rogue-...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review Discussion
October 07, 2021 13:03 - 42 minutes - 39 MBEpisode Notes Review Discussions are an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Follow Quin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Quantum_Arbiter Follow Mike on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeIP Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them....
Final Fantasy VIIR "Episode Intermission" Review Discussion
July 02, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 42.9 MBShowNotes It’s here! The next two chapters of Final Fantasy VII Remake are here, and even if they’re just DLC expansion that comes along with the PS5 upgrade of FF7R, it’s absolutely still worth talking about. Join myself, Alex O’Neill, and Professor RPG Himself Scott White to give our review and thoughts on the $19.99 DLC “Episode Intermission”, which is available to all PS5 owners of Final Fantasy VII Remake. No, unfortunately, that does not include the PS4 owners. This additional piece o...
Patch Notes 1.03: Revisiting Mass Effect
May 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBEpisode Notes It’s another rendition of Patch Notes! A one on one show featuring myself, Alex O’Neill, and my best buddy Brian “Nabeshin” Jackson! This week we are joined by Jess & Andrew Cogswell of UpperCutCrit.com to talk all about Mass Effect! With the Legendary Edition just a few days away, we discuss the aged issues of military politics, great character moments, and racism in the Mass Effect series, and much more! Don’t forget to follow Andrew & Jess: @awildjessichu @cogsthewell Foll...
Patch Notes 1.02: The Best & Worst of 2020 Pt. 2
January 29, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBEpisode Notes We're back, myself, Alex O'Neill, and Brian Nabeshin Jackson, to sit down and talk about video games and whatever we'd like to talk about! Today we are continuing our conversation from last time, discussing new consoles, games we need to say something on, and also round out July - December of video games in 2020 and talk about the best and worst. We also share our personal Top 10 lists of the year and fill out some final idea categories.
Patch Notes 1.01: The Best & Worst of 2020 Pt. 1
January 28, 2021 18:00 - 2 hours - 81.1 MBEpisode Notes Hello we're back! Yes, it's just Fireside, or one on one, or whatever you want to call it, but we finally have a name for myself, Alex O'Neill, and my good friend Brian 'Nabeshin' Jackson, and our sit down chats. The name fits the idea, periodically we still plan on sitting down and giving updates on what we think of things going on or games coming out. Plus, tune in to our second part to hear our top 10 games of 2020. In this episode, Nabeshin and I reflect on January throu...
Mobius Front '83 Review Discussion w/ Jarrett + Scott
November 12, 2020 17:27 - 26.7 MBEpisode Notes Jarrett and Scott sit down to talk about Zachtronic's latest game, the military tactical title, Mobius Front '83. For fans of RTS and other tactic-heavy games, this game should be on your radar!
Bugsnax Review Discussion feat. Andrew Cogswell
November 09, 2020 12:30 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBReview Discussions are an initiative to talk past or beyond a review or in place of a written/video review in a more timely manner. They’re an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. For full disclosure, the PR representative of this title is a personal friend of t...
Next Gen Check In, Just Before Launch w/ Alex & Nabeshin
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBWelcome back to Irrational Passions Presents. This time, two of your favorite Irrational Passions Podcasts hosts Alex O'Neill & Brian Nabeshin Jackson once again sit down one on one to discuss what's coming in this next generation. With the purchase of Bethesda, Microsoft has poised themselves to take a whole new array of games as exclusives. PlayStation also has FF16 under its belt, with possibility of more. Plus, the two discuss what Nintendo has been doing and why it's working. Follow ...
Ranking the Hades Gods
October 07, 2020 12:30 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBWith everyone being horny for the Gods in Hades, Quin Hoffman holds an official panel with two esteemed guests to determine which God is the most attractive and who also provides the best abilities in the game. He is joined by Ash Parrish from Kotaku & Jess Cogswell from UpperCut. Join them for a wild ride to determine the Top God in Hades. Follow the hosts and guests! Quin Hoffman Ash Parrish Jess Cogswell
A Fold Apart Review Discussion
September 30, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBQuin Hoffman is joined by Monti Velez, Editor-at-large of UpperCut Crit, to discuss the puzzle game A Fold Apart. A Fold Apart is a puzzle game which is centered around the long-distance relationship between a teacher living in the country and an architect in the city. Follow Quin on Twitter! - Follow Monti on Twitter - Follow IrrationalPassions! - Follow UpperCut Crit! Quin was provided with a review code of A Fold Apart by a PR representative.
This Generation's Approach to Exclusives
August 25, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 87.8 MBAlex and Nabeshin are back together to chat about a new topic: exclusives. Specifically the turmoil of how they've both found themselves feeling about many of Sony's first party offerings this generation. The two discuss and breakdown the complaints, feelings, and frustrations, namely Alex, from God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-Man, and especially The Last of Us Part II. This is definitely a highly critical conversation, apologies if it unintentionally ruffles any personal feathers. ...
The Alto Collection Review Discussion
August 14, 2020 13:30 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBQuin Hoffman is joined by Mike Burgess, Video Producer, & Alex O'Neill, Editor-in-Chief, to discuss the recent mobile port by the Alto Team & Serenity Forge, The Alto Collection. The Alto Collection is comprised of two games, Alto's Adventure & Alto's Odyssey. Both are endless runners with dynamic weather effects and take place on a beautiful mountain slope as well as a gorgeous desert. Follow Quin on Twitter! - Follow Mike on Twitter! Follow Alex on Twitter! - Follow the Site! Quin was ...
All Our Concerns About The Last of Us Part II
June 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBAlex and Nabeshin try and have an open and difficult conversation about where Alex feels about The Last of Us in 2020. Alex reflects on where he was at and being a strong advocate for The Last of Us as well as what he feels like after the limited advertising of The Last of Us Part 2. Apologies for any overstepping in the conversations, but please feel free to give us feedback on this! Follow Alex @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin @Nabeshin186
Fireside Chats: Games That Speak to Our Soul
June 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBOnce again it's time to join two friends by the fireside, this time to discuss those special games that speak to our very soul. Alex and Nabeshin pick apart that most recent experience with The Wonderful 101 and beyond!
Liberated Review Discussion with Chris Compendio of Uppercut
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBQuin Hoffman is joined by Chris Compendio of Uppercut to discuss the dystopian action-adventure game, Liberated. Liberated takes place in the backdrop of a near-future dystopia on the brink of revolution, some pretty weighty themes, but does it deliver? How does its depiction of revolution hold up when compared to the real world and even the moment we find ourselves here in the United States? Read Chris' written review of the game over on Uppercut! Follow Chris on Twitter Follow Quin o...
To The 1969 Datsun Fairlady Z Article Read
May 19, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.26 MBThis is a spoken article read for Quin Hoffman's piece titled "To The 1969 Fairlady Z". Read the piece here Follow IrrationalPassions on Twitter Follow Quin Hoffman on Twitter
Fireside Chats: Persona 5 The Royal Spoiler Conversation feat. Barrett Courtney
May 11, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBAlex & Nabeshin are joined by good friend and confidant, Barrett Courtney, to discuss all the ins and outs of how Royal improves Persona 5. The conversation starts non-spoilery, spoiler timestamp below. 35:20 - Spoiler Zone Starts Thank you to Barrett for joining us follow him @SadBoyBarrett & see his work with Kinda Funny on YouTube.
Treachery in Beatdown City Proves That Urban Games Are Better When Written by Urban People - Article Read
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.42 MBThis is a spoken article read for Editor Jarrett Green's piece on Treachery in Beatdown city! Rate Irrational Passions Presents on iTunes! Read it on the site Intro by Editor Jurge Cruz Follow Jarrett on Twitter
Fireside Chats: What Next Gen Looks Like Now
April 02, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIt's been a many few weird months since January and the prospect of Next Gen first came together. Alex and Nabeshin sit down again, this time in a post Coronavirus, post spec reveal, we talk about what could be coming with PS5 and Series X.
Animal Crossing Offered Me a Nice Temporary Replacement for Community Work - Read & Discussion
March 30, 2020 15:42 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBFor this Article Read and Discussion, Quin Hoffman reads his piece "Animal Crossing Offered Me a Nice Temporary Replacement of Community Work" and is joined by Jurge Cruz-Alavarez to discuss his piece. Follow Jurge, Quin & IrrationalPassions! Jurge Cruz Alvarez Quin Hoffman Irrational Passions
Interview With Greg Haynes of AbleGamers - PAX East 2020
March 14, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBQuin Hoffman, Editor at Irrational Passions, was able to sit down with Greg Haynes of AbleGamers, they were able to chat about the mission of AbleGamers and how they are trying to make games accessible for everyone. Follow Quin - Irrational Passions - Greg - AbleGamers
Ori & The Will of the Wisps Review Discussion
March 12, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIt's time for another Review Discussion, this time on Moon Studios' follow up to a beloved Metroidvania, Ori & The Will of the Wisps. Editor Quinten Hoffman sits down with Alex O'Neill to discuss what Will of the Wisps has changed, evolved, where combat goes, how it sounds, and the beauty of 2D movement. Alex also mentions the patch situation on console. Alex's Thoughts: Here's the deal: from top to bottom, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a huge Metroidvania in a way I've only ever seen ...
Fireside Chats: Everything Leading into Final Fantasy VII Remake
March 12, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBAlex and Nabeshin convene, one month before its release, to discuss every worry, theory, hope, and dream with Final Fantasy VII Remake. If you liked this, don’t forget to let us know and leave us a review! Follow Nabeshin | Follow Alex
Coffee Talk Co-Writer Interview - A PAX East Discussion with Kris Antoni
March 09, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBAt PAX East 2020, Editor Jurge Cruz got to sit down and chat with Kris Antoni, Co-Writer on the narrative driven game Coffee Talk. In Coffee Talk you play as a barista in a fantastical Seattle filled with civilized monsters and creatures. Jurge wrote about his time with the game in his piece, "Coffee Talk and How Service Work Can Be Meaningful." Give it a read or listen if you haven't already! In their conversation they not only talk about the game's development, but also about the Indone...
Greak: Memories of Azur Preview Discussion - Pax East 2020
March 07, 2020 23:15 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe editors of Irrational Passions once again descend on Boston for Pax East! This time around the editors chose to highlight or have a deeper dive into a particular game they felt spoke to them after having played it on the show floor! In this Discussion Alex O Neill chats about the visually stunning Greak with Scott White! Follow the Editors here: Alex O'Neill - @ALFighter27 Scott White - @SolidSnake120
The Pathless Preview Discussion - Pax East 2020
March 07, 2020 23:15 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe editors of Irrational Passions once again descend on Boston for Pax East! This time around the editors chose to highlight or have a deeper dive into a particular game they felt spoke to them after having played it on the show floor! In this Discussion Video Producer Mike Burgess chats about his game of the show The Pathless with Alex O Neill! Follow the Editors here: Alex - O'Neill - @ALFighter27 Mike Burgess - @MikeIP_ Check out the video version here
Genshin Impact Preview Discussion - Pax East 2020
March 04, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe editors of Irrational Passions once again descend on Boston for Pax East! This time around the editors chose to highlight or have a deeper dive into a particular game they felt spoke to them after having played it on the show floor! In this Discussion Video Producer Mike Burgess chats about his time with an upcoming action RPG Genshin Impact with Jurge Cruz! Follow the Editors here: Mike Burgess - @MikeIP_ Jurge Cruz - @jcruzalvarez26 Check out the video version here
Shovel Knight Dig Preview Discussion - Pax East 2020
March 04, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBThe editors of Irrational Passions once again descend on Boston for Pax East! This time around the editors chose to highlight or have a deeper dive into a particular game they felt spoke to them after having played it on the show floor! In this Discussion Editor At Large Jarrett Green chats with Professor RPG Scott White about Yacht Clubs Games upcoming Shovel Knight Dig! Scott's Thoughts: Going into Shovel Knight Dig, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I mean, I had watched the trailers...
Animal Crossing & Destroy All Humans - Mike & Jurge Walk Around PAX East
February 29, 2020 17:05 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBJurge and Mike got restless before the start of the IP PAX East panel, so they decided to grab a microphone, walk around, and casually chat about some of the games they played! So apologies for the mid tier audio! Including: Animal Crossing: New Horizons & Destroy All Humans (2020) Follow Mike on Twitter Follow Jurge on Twitter Visit the site for more PAX East content!
Coffee Talk and How Service Work Can Be Meaningful - Article Read
February 24, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 9.16 MBService work is not very glamorous. It's hard, tedious, and can even be demeaning. Editor Jurge Cruz has experience working on the side of a line, he also has experience making coffee. In this article read of his piece, "Coffee Talk and How Service Work Can Be Meaningful" Jurge discusses how the game Coffee Talk has made him recall his time as a barista. Read the article Say hi to Jurge on Twitter (@jcruzalvarez26)
I Was Wrong About Bayonetta - Article Read
February 21, 2020 03:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBLadies and Gentlemen, it turns out that Bayonetta is Very Good Actually, and that 2010 Jarrett was a fool and a sham. This audio read is from Jarrett Green's article, "I Was Wrong About Bayonetta." Give it a read here if you would like! Follow Jarrett on Twitter and tell him you liked this! Follow Irrational Passions
Kunai Review Discussion
February 19, 2020 16:50 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHello and welcome to the Irrational Passions Review Discussion for Kunai. A 2D Metroidvania game partied with a fun personality and interesting platforming mechanics. For this discussion, our editor and reviewer Mike Burgess chats with Alex O’Neill to discuss his time with the game and both of our overall thoughts on the influx of Metroidvania style games on the video game market. Mike’s Thoughts in Summary: Kunai has a great feel and momentum to its grappling based platforming, but doesn...
Who is the President of Video Games?
February 17, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 43.2 MBThis Presidents Day, Jarrett (@jarrettjawn) wants to know: Who is the President of Video Games? Alex (@ALFighter27), Jurge (@jcruzalvarez26), and Quin (@Quantum_Arbiter) have answers. If you also have answers, tweet them to us @Irrationalpod.
Fireside Chats: Our 2020 Predictions
February 14, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBJoin your favorite Fireside Chatters: Alex and Nabeshin, as they discuss the boldest of predictions for 2020 and the Next Generation. If you liked this, don’t forget to let us know and leave us a review! Follow Nabeshin | Follow Alex
Fireside Chats Presents: The Ranking of Kingdom Hearts
February 14, 2020 14:00 - 3 hours - 130 MBAlex and Nabeshin, in a classic Fireside chat, invite some friends: Mick Abrahamson and Cam Hawkins, to discuss and rank all of the Kingdom Hearts games, from the first, to ReMind! Follow our guests: Mick - @TheNanoBiologist - see his work on MyXboxAndMe.com, see his streams on Twitch! Cam - @TheCinephileGuy - see his work on DualShockers.com Don't forget to follow Alex & Nabeshin at @ALFighter27 and @Nabeshin186 respectively!