Patched
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The Best Games Of 2002 - Patched #321
April 22, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBA new year is in the spotlight in this new episode of Patched. Join Paul and Matto as they recount the best bits of gaming in 2002! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The III Initiative Review - Patched #320
April 15, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThere was a new showcase this week, the III Initiative, focusing exclusively on indie games, and Paul and Matto discuss the many games shown in this new episode of Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
How To Be 2024's Breakout Game - Patched #319
April 08, 2024 21:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB2023's 6 biggest games are 6+ years old - that isn't a good sign for modern games. So what does it take to be a new release hit in 2024? Matto and Paul discuss in a new Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Witcher 4 To Release Before The Elder Scrolls VI? - Patched #318
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWith the first little morsel of news coming out of Bethesda this week about The Elder Scrolls VI and CD Projekt Red sharing some staffing updates on The Witcher 4, Paul and Matto eagerly discuss how both games are going in this new Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Kena Bridge Of Spirits Impressions - Patched #317
March 25, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIt's been a quieter month on the gameplay front for Paul and Matto but check out this new Updates episode where the pair discuss the likes of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, and Kena Bridge Of Spirits Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Gunboat Diplomacy | Rise Of The Ronin
March 25, 2024 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBJoin Stephen and Jason as the pair take up arms in this brand new review discussion to talk all about Team Ninja's Rise Of The Ronin! Follow the team on Twitter: Stephen Jason Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Are New AAA Studios Doomed To Fail? - Patched #316
March 18, 2024 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWith new AAA studios spawning everywhere, can they all succeed? Paul and Matto discuss it all for this new episode of Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Xbox Partner Preview 2024 Reactions - Patched #315
March 11, 2024 20:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBXbox had a surprise showcase this week and both Paul and Matto share their thoughts in this new Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Best Games Of 2001 - Patched #314
March 04, 2024 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBA new year is in the spotlight in this new episode of Patched. Join Paul and Matto as they recount the best bits of gaming in 2001! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Helldivers II Review & Live Gameplay Chaos!
March 02, 2024 23:26 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBNote: This wasn't designed with audio-only services in mind, however, the discussion of Helldivers 2 still gets quite thorough and so might still be valuable to the audio-only crowd. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks to PlayStation Australia a whole crew of the P2 Team have been playing Helldivers 2. Join Jason, Ken, Shaun and Paul as the crew drop into a few missions while reviewing one of 2024's surprise smash hits! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Jason Ken Shaun Please visit www.playe...
Elden Ring, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2 Impressions - Patched #313
February 26, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBA new month has come and gone and that gives Paul and Matto a pool of amazing new games to play. Join them for Patched as they discuss what they've been playing including Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Alan Wake II, Elden Ring, and much more! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
A Crowning Jewel | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
February 22, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth is finally upon us, and both Stephen and Paul have been immersing themselves in the world outside of Midgar. Tune in for their spoiler-free Review Discussion Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Stephen Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Did Xbox Just Do A Sega? - Patched #312
February 19, 2024 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIs the Xbox ship sinking? With 4 games going multiplatform Paul and Matto ask the hard questions in this new episode of Patched. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Patchies 2023 - Patched #311
February 12, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIt's time for the time-honored Patcheis, Player2's biggest joke of an award show. Join Paul and Matto as they discuss the best and worst games of the year with everything in between in this newest episode Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Nintendo 2024 Predictions - Patched #310
February 05, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe final 2024 preview is here and in Matto's absence, Jamie Penningh comes aboard to talk all about Nintendo and what we should expect this calendar year! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Jamie Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Palworld, Alan Wake 2, Elden Ring Impressions - Patched #309
January 29, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe boys didn't do an updates episode in December so join them for a monster episode as they recount everything they played these last two months. Their lists had 20 games combined on them! Tune in for hot takes on #Palworld #AlanWake2, and #EldenRing amongst others. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Xbox 2024 Predictions - Patched #308
January 22, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBXbox's 2024 is underway. Join Paul and Matto as they discuss what the year ahead may have in tale, and reflect a bit upon the Developer Direct as well Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
PlayStation 2024 Predictions - Patched #307
January 15, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBPlayStation's 2024 is underway. Join Paul and Matto as they discuss what the year ahead may have in tale. Note, the contents of the Insomniac hack are discussed, the boys will explain why. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
2024 Gaming Resolutions - Patched #306
January 08, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIt's a new year and so Paul and Matto want to accomplish some new/old things in games this year. Join them as they discuss all that they want to achieve in games in 2024 through this new episode of Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Embracer Fire Sale - Patched #305
December 18, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Embracer Group is on its knees right now, and it feels like things are doomed to go the same way as THQ. With that said, Matto and Paul are planning to find homes for the potentially displaced studios. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Game Awards 2023 Reviewed - Patched #304
December 11, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBThe Game Awards for 2023 are complete, so join Paul and Matto as they debrief on all that transpired. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Game Awards 2023 Predictions - Patched #303
December 04, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBThe Game Awards are nearly upon us and so that means the time-honored Patched tradition of shit predictions returns! Join Paul and Matto as they discuss Esports winners, Ben Starr, a Baldur's Gate III Sweep, game announcement predictions and more Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Alan Wake 2, SteamWorld Build, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Impressions - Patched #302
November 27, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe year might be starting to wind down but the games are still coming. Join Paul and Matto as they discuss all they've played this November including, Alan Wake 2, SteamWorld Build, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and more! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Legend Of Zelda Movie Casting - Patched #301
November 20, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe Legend Of Zelda movie has been announced, so join Paul, Matto, and the returning Damo as the trio devise the cast for the upcoming blockbuster film! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
GTA VI's Release Is Incoming! - Patched #300
November 13, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBGTA VI is finally on the way! Join Paul and Matto as the pair break down all that we know so far, speculating about the release date, when this debut trailer airs, and more! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
What's In The God Of War Ragnarok DLC?! - Patched #299
November 06, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWIth rumours bubbling away that God Of War Ragnarok is going to be soon getting a DLC or standalone spin-off, join Paul and Matto as the pair discuss what it could entail Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Phantom Liberty, Mario Wonder, Spider-Man 2 Impressions - Patched #298
October 30, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIt's time for an updates episode! Join Paul and Matto as they discuss all that they've been playing this 30 days including #Cyberpunk2077PhantomLiberty, #SuperMarioBrosWonder, #marvelsspiderman2, #assassinscreedmirage and much more! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
The Best Games of 2000 - Patched #297
October 23, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIt was a different time in the Year 2000, but games were still amazing. Join Paul and Matto as they reflect on the likes of Final Fantasy IX, Banjo-Tooie and much more in this retrospective on the Year 2000! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Spoilercast
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMarvel's Spider-Man 2 is now available for all at last! You caught the review discussion the other day, but now, join Paul, Max and Betson as the trio break down everything you need to know about Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in this huge Spoilercast! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Ryan Max Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Disney Buying EA?! - Patched #296
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe ink had barely dried on Xbox acquiring Activision and now another big play is on the cards. This time it sounds like Disney wants in and is willing to buy out a big publisher to do so - Paul and Matto discuss in this new Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Greater Together | Marvel's Spider-Man 2
October 16, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBPaul is joined by The Popculturists' own Max Cooper and Ryan Betson to dive deep into Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with in this new Review Discussion! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Ryan Max Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
PAX AUS 2023 Recap - Patched #295
October 09, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBPAXAUS2023 is now done, so join Paul and Matto as they discuss all of the things they saw and did on the biggest weekend on the Australian gaming calendar! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Cyberpunk 2077, Sea Of Stars, Starfield Impressions - Patched #294
September 25, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIt's a weird updates episode this month with both Paul and Matto suffering from gaming fatigue at the same time, hence a less-packed month for game discussion. What isn't lacking is the ludicrous conversation though, so join the pair in a new episode Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Nintendo Direct x State of Play Recap - Patched #293
September 18, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBNintendo has hosted a much-anticipated Direct, while PlayStation has held its latest State Of Play. Join Paul and Matto as they debrief on both. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
What Is Wrong With Starfield Review Bombers - Patched #292
September 11, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOnline game discourse sucks doesn't it? Matto and Paul think so, and it's been prompted by the recent ramblings of the butthurt around Starfield. Join the pair as they discuss what's wrong with the conversation around game reviews. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
PlayStation Plus Rises & Volition Falls - Patched #291
September 04, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe price of PlayStation Plus is on the rise, and Embracer shutters Volition. Join Paul and Matto as they discuss both in this new Patched Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Sea Of Stars, Pikmin 4, Moving Out 2, Cyberpunk 2077 | What We Played In August 2023 - Patched #290
August 28, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAnother big month of games has led to another big month of game consumption - join Paul and Matto as they discuss Sea Of Stars, Pikmin 4, Moving Out 2, Cyberpunk 2077 and more that they've been playing this August in a new episode of Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
GamesCom Opening Night Live 2023 Predictions - Patched #289
August 21, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBGamesCom Opening Night Live is nearly upon us, so join Paul and Matto as the pair discuss all the possibilities for this latest Geoff Keighley event. Death Stranding 2? Hellblade 2? Metroid Prime 4? Hollow Knight Silksong? It's all up for discussion! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Why We Hate Demasters and Ports In 2023 - Patched #288
August 14, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBRed Dead Redemption is a port of a 13-year-old game, Star Wars Jedi Survivor and Hogwarts Legacy are being ported backwards. Paul and Matto are not fans, and discuss why in this new Patched. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Moving Smoother | Moving Out 2
August 11, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMoving Out 2, the follow-up to the surprise 2020 hit has finally arrived, and we got Paul James and Buddy Watson, the expert on the entire sub-genre, together to discuss what makes this new entry a lay-up winner. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Buddy Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Atlas Fallen | Sand Surfing While The World Dies
August 09, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHunt legendary monsters, using powerful, shape-shifting weapons and devastating sand-powered abilities in spectacular, super-powered combat. It sounds good right? Join Jess and Matt for this new Review Discussion as they give you the lowdown on Atlas Fallen Follow the team on Twitter: Jess Matt Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
What We Need In Nintendo Switch 2 - Patched #287
August 08, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWith reports of Nintendo's new console coming in 2024, join Paul and Matto as they discuss what they'd want to see in the successor to the Switch! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Patched #286 - What Is Capcom Cooking For Q1 2024?
July 31, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBCapcom is up to something, with a game reportedly expected to sell millions on track for early 2024. So what is it? Join Matto and Paul as they discuss in this new Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Patched #285 - July 2023 Updates
July 24, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe end of July nears, and so of course it's time to debrief on all we've played, so join both Paul and Matto as they do just that in this new episode of Patched! From Spider-Man: Miles Morales, to Pikmin 4, there's plenty to talk about. Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Patched #284 - Ranking The Industry's Biggest Studios
July 10, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThe game dev scene is littered with some huge developers and publishers, but who is the cream of the crop? Join Paul and Matto for this new Patched as they bring out a Tiermaker and determine who is the best of the best? Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Patched #283 - The Cost Of Games Are Getting Out Of Hand
July 03, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Last Of Us Part II and Horizon: Forbidden West each cost in excess of $200 Million. It's getting crazy, and the risks are getting greater, so are things getting out of hand? Can the developers/publishers find ways to make them for less? What does the Game Pass model to do the scene as well? It's a hot topic on Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 pa...
AEW Fight Forever: Doing It Differently
July 03, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBResident AEW fan, Shaun partners with The Popculturists' own Ryan Betson to discuss AEW: Fight Forever. Join them for an in-depth review discussion on the first video game adaptation of this growing league. Follow the team on Twitter: Shaun Ryan Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Patched #282 - June 2023 Updates
June 26, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIt’s the end of a new month and that means that both Matto and Paul have a wonderful new selection of games to discuss, so join them for the monthly updates episode of Patched where they discuss Final Fantasy XVI, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Diablo IV, Spider-Man Miles Morales, and a whole lot more! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/p...
Patched #281 - The Best Of Summer Gaming 2023
June 19, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWith the festivities of this Summer (Winter) of gaming now over, join Paul and Matto as they highlight the best games of Summer Games Fest 2023! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au
Patched #280 - Xbox Showcase 2023 Review
June 12, 2023 21:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThe Xbox Showcase for 2023 is done and it was a banger! Join Paul and Matto as the pair dissect each and every reveal from Xbox and it's myriad of partners in this new episode of Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au