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Chapter 74 - The Blue Box Controversy Over Hideo Kojima's Silent Hill Game, Square Enix Reportedly Co-Developing Final Fantasy 9 Animated Series, Sword And Shield Leakers To Pay The Pokémon Company $150K Each, The 24th Anniversary Of Final Fantasy Tactics

June 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Get your tin foil hats on because our main topic this week is a doozy. Who is Hasan Kahraman? What is his company, Blue Box Game Studios, working on? How is Hideo Kojima involved (if at all)? And what game title starts with an "S" and ends with an "L"? We dive into the weird conspiracy surrounding the Dutch indie dev and their mysterious project code-named "Abandoned." But first, we've got game announcements (like a rumored Castlevania Advance Collection and the upcoming free-to-play Space ...

Episode 73 - E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest Wrap-Up, Elden Ring, Metroid Dread, Starfield, The 5th Anniversary Of Mighty No. 9

June 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

The curtains have fallen on gaming's biggest annual week, but before we bid adieu to E3 and Summer Game Fest, let's break down all the big announcements and headlines! There's Microsoft and Nintendo and Square Enix, oh my! There are indies (like Axiom Verge 2) and AAA exclusives (like Starfield)! We've got new faces (like Elden Ring) and the surprise return of old friends (like Metroid Dread)! It's all here, and it's a long one, so settle in for the ups and downs of E3 week. Then finally,...

Chapter 72 - Story Mode: Outtake Special Vol. 3, Cut Footage Added To 1993 Super Mario Bros. Movie, Retro Collecting Woes, Pokémon, Game Stop, Super Mario RPG

June 11, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Welcome to the Story Mode: Outtake Special, Vol. 3! Blue, Red, and Ryan are taking advantage of the lull in gaming news prior to E3 this weekend, and they're giving themselves the week off.  So in place of a normal episode, here's a mix of outtakes and discussions that didn’t make the final cut into Story Mode. Has there ever been a good food tie-in to a video game? Who would headline your dream Pokémon Day concert? Do we really need MORE of the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie? We cover these...

Chapter 71 - Nintendo Wins $2.1 Million In Lawsuit Against ROM Site, Twitch's DMCA Problems Resurface, Sega Might Be Reviving Its Theme Park Business In The West, God of War 2 Delayed to 2022, Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers

June 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

When it comes to ROMs, everyone has an opinion -- including Nintendo, who just won $2.1 million against RomUniverse in “a straightforward video game piracy case.” Is this issue as cut-and-dry as it seems? We explore the murky middle ground of this legal and ethical dilemma. But first, we're covering game announcements (like Dragon Quest XII's reveal and God of War 2's delay). Then it's on to the news. This week, we're talking about Facebook Gaming's crazy bid to take on YouTube, the possibl...

Chapter 70 - Valve Reportedly Making A Steam Handheld PC That Sounds Like A Nintendo Switch, Netflix Looking To Expand Into Gaming, Rumored Final Fantasy Souls-Like, Breath Of Fire IV

May 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Have you ever wished for a gaming PC that you could carry in your pocket? Neither have we, but Valve is reportedly making a Steam handheld that sounds suspiciously like a Nintendo Switch. We discuss the possible pros and cons of one of the more bizarre pieces of news to come out of this timeline. But first thing's first, and that means game announcements (like new free-to-play Super Bomberman R Online and release dates for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, and...

Chapter 69 - Google Says Stadia is "Alive and Well", eBay Bans the Sale of Adult Video Games, 5 New Titles Coming to Nintendo Switch Online, TurboGrafx-16 Mini

May 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Alright, we've made it to our 69th episode, and we promise to do our best to get through this with a straight face. That won't be easy considering eBay has announced its new ban on the sale of mature content (including video games). What's behind the company's course change, and what will happen to all those old copies of Leisure Suit Larry? But before we get to that, we've got game announcements (like the five new titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online and Dragon Quest's upcoming 35th ann...

Chapter 68 - Sony and Valve Facing Monopoly Lawsuits, Zombies Ate My Neighbors Coming to Nintendo Switch, Sabec Limited's $10 Calculator on Nintendo Switch, Sony Might Have to Redesign the PS5, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

May 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

The Story Mode crew is together again! Yes, Red has finally returned from his five-week absence that literally turned into a matter of life or death. But now that he's back, he can help us discuss the lawsuits targeted at both Sony and Valve alleging the companies hold monopolies over their respective digital domains. First, however, we've got game announcements (like the thrilling news that Zombies Ate My Neighbors is coming to Nintendo Switch, as is Calculator, a $10 "game" that does exa...

Chapter 67 - Apple vs Epic Headlines, Terry Crews Wants Nintendo To Localize Mother 3, PlayStation’s New Partnership with Discord, Blizzard's Trademark Dispute Over Cartoon Dog Named ‘Diablo’, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

May 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

The Apple vs Epic trial began this past Monday, and the headlines are just as juicy as we could've hoped. We're joined by Avery from Gaming Source Network to talk about all the big reveals coming from that courtroom. But first, we've gotta do game announcements (like Limited Run's four upcoming Castlevania Anniversary Collection physical editions and the soon-to-be-released Gas Station Simulator). News is up next. This week, we're discussing the plot twist that is PlayStation’s new partners...

Chapter 66 - EA Responds to Latest FIFA Loot Box Controversy, Neil Druckmann Confirms The Last Of Us 3 Outline is Written, the Queen's Golden Wii is Up for Sale, Super Bomberman

April 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

"We do not 'push' people to spend in our games," EA said in a new statement, and we allllllmost believe them. This week, we're joined by Jeff, the other half of the New Dad Gaming Podcast, to discuss the intersection between loot boxes, kids, and EA's perennially bad reputation. But first, game announcements are up (like the random new update to Super Mario Party and Neil Druckmann's confirmation that the outline for The Last of Us 3 is done). Next, it's headline time. We're talking about t...

Chapter 65 - Days Gone Writer Says We Should Buy Games At "F***ing Full Price," Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake, PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita To Continue Operations, Resident Evil 8's Weird Timed Demo, Sega Game Gear

April 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Have you ever bought a game on sale? Well, shame on you! According to John Garvin, writer of Days Gone, "If you love a game, buy it at f***ing full price." Is there any merit to his argument? We're joined by Trevor of New Dad Gaming Podcast to work through the issue of bargain games and rejected sequels. But yes, first we've got game announcements (like the upcoming Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic remake and Amazon's cancelled Lord of the Rings MMO). Next, headlines are up. This week...

Chapter 64 - Bloomberg Says Sony is Focused on 'Too Big to Fail’ Titles, Nintendo Unveils New Blue Switch Lite, Epic Is Losing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, New GoldenEye Video Game Trademark Sparks Remake Rumors, Psychonauts

April 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Shhh, listen! Can you hear that song from the Titanic movie? Turns out PlayStation might be needing it. A new report from Bloomberg says Sony's upper management is focused on blockbuster games that are ‘too big to fail’. We're joined by gamer, streamer, and pancake artist @ducksindisguise to discuss what Sony's approach might mean for the future of video games. Game announcements come first, however (like Konami's surprise sequel to GetsuFumaDen, and the new blurple Nintendo Switch Lite). N...

Chapter 63 - Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Artificial Scarcity, Pac-Man 99 Is Newest Nintendo Switch Battle Royale, Sony Claims It Was MLB’s Decision To Put The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass, Final Fantasy 6

April 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Red is absent this week (he's gone with Pinky and the Brain to try to take over the world), but in his place, we have Evan Arnold: podcaster extraordinaire, indie game dev, and long-time friend of Ryebread. Evan joins us to talk about the intersection between Super Mario 3D All-Stars, NFTs, and the copy of Super Mario Bros. that just sold for a record-breaking $660k price. Is artificial scarcity going to be the preferred sales tactic of the future? But hold on to those horses, folks, cuz we...

Chapter 62 - Sony Shutting Down PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation Store, Microsoft In “Exclusive Talks” to Acquire Discord, Jin Sakai Voice Actor Okay With 'Butt Nudity' In Ghost Of Tsushima Movie, Resident Evil

April 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

We're back! And just in time because the world of gaming news is weird, wonderful, and woeful, as usual. This week, Sony dropped the bombshell that it will be permanently closing the PlayStation stores for its PS3 and PS Vita products. Since we're growing closer to an all-streaming world with every passing day, we discuss the pros and cons of our impending digital destiny. But first, however, we must talk game announcements (like the worst Castlevania game of all time coming to Nintendo Swi...

Chapter 61 - Story Mode: Outtake Special Vol. 2, Gaming in Childhood vs Adulthood, Collecting Regrets, Mortal Kombat Movie, Pokémon, Star Wars

March 25, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Welcome to the Story Mode: Outtake Special, Vol. 2! Blue, Red, and Ryan are taking the week off, so in place of a normal episode, we’re bringing you a mix of outtakes and discussions that didn’t make the final cut into Story Mode.  Is it possible to beat Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels? What's the weirdest thing you used to collect? Did ANYONE see the Monster Hunter movie? We cover these hard-hitting topics and more! Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=8257...

Chapter 60 - Xbox Game Pass vs PlayStation Play At Home Program, the Return of Toys R Us, Activision Blizzard CEO Gets $200 Million Payout, Journey

March 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

It’s a good time to be a gamer on a budget! This week, Microsoft and Sony have been dueling to win audiences over with free games.  Ryebread is out, but Donnie G is in to help us sort out the what, where, and possibly why of all the new games available to subscribers (including Undertale, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Elder Scrolls). But first, you guessed it -- we've got game announcements (like Disco Elysium: The Final Cut coming to consoles and Monster Hunter Rise copies that were accidentally ...

Chapter 59 - Microsoft Says "Some" Bethesda Games Will Be Exclusives, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Announced, New Limited-Edition Halo "Moa Burger" Pringles, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

March 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Video game exclusives are always a big (and oftentimes controversial) topic, and this week was no different. We're looking at a headline roundup of where the Big Three stand with their exclusive titles, including rumored exclusives for Nintendo's supposed Switch Pro, Microsoft's confirmation that "some" Bethesda games will be full Xbox and PC exclusive, and Sony's move to bring PlayStation exclusives to PC. But before all that, let's not forget game announcements (like the upcoming Teenage ...

Chapter 58 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Coming To PlayStation 5, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Revealed, Nintendo Plans Bigger Switch Model, Nintendo 3DS' 10th Anniversary

March 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

With several big Final Fantasy VII Remake reveals, Square Enix was the talk of the town this week. We're rounding up all the Square Enix headlines, including the new mobile games Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier and Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis, PS5's upgraded version Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and the mysterious remakes taking place over at Polish studio Forever Entertainment.  But let's not get ahead of ourselves. First off, we've got game announcements (like Pokémon Legends A...

Chapter 57 - Celebrating One Year of Story Mode, Chicago Lawmaker Wants To Ban Violent Video Games, Diablo II: Resurrected, Soulja Boy Gaming Console, Pokémon's 25th Anniversary

February 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

STORY MODE PODCAST IS NOW ONE YEAR OLD! It's crazy to think of all the laughs, all the news, and all the games we've experienced over the past year. Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who has listened and supported our show (*insert 400 heart emojis*). But the news stops for no one, and this week, we're discussing the Chicago lawmaker who wants to ban violent video games like Grand Theft Auto to combat carjackings. We'll also be talking about the newly announced Diablo II: Resurrected,...

Chapter 56 - Everything From the February 2021 Nintendo Direct, Kingdom Hearts Coming To Epic Games Store, Pokémon Day Virtual Concert with Post Malone, The Legend of Zelda 35th Anniversary

February 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Nintendo's first direct of 2021 was a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, including surprise announcements for Splatoon 3, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and much more. We cover everything in the show (as well as some other things that were conspicuously missing). But first, we'll talk game announcements (such as the upcoming Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Switch Compilation, and the Kingdom Hearts' series first appearance on PC). Then it's on to the news, ...

Episode 55 - Ori Director Calls Out Gaming Industry For ‘Lies And Deception’, Scalpers Target McDonald's Pokemon Happy Meals, PlayStation 5 Sells 4.5 Million Consoles, Final Fantasy VIII

February 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

This week, Moon Studios' CEO and Ori game director Thomas Malher took to the gaming forum Resetera to call out the gaming industry on the practice of hyping up features that don't exist or misleading what games will offer on day one. We discuss the complications of this issue and whether a solution might exist. But before that, as always, we've got game announcements (like the just-confirmed 2021 Call of Duty and new retro titles headed to Nintendo's Switch Online service). Then we turn to ...

Chapter 54 - Netflix Announces Sonic Prime Show, EA Is Reviving Its College Football Series, Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Nintendo Toys At Burger King, Street Fighter II

February 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

The headlines have been all about SEGA this week, including Netflix's new Sonic Prime animated series, voice actor departures, and internal restructuring. We discuss buyout rumors (along with who we think should be doing the buying). But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We also have game announcements (like EA's big return to college football games and Hironobu Sakaguchi's new Apple Arcade-exclusive, Fantasian). Then there's the news, such as Google's odd decision to shutter its first part...

Episode 53 - The Year 2001 Was Great For Games, Resident Evil Village Showcase, Microsoft's XBox Live Gold Mess, GameStop's Stock Rollercoaster, Final Fantasy VII

January 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Ryebread is off this week, so in his place, we're rolling out the red carpet for Andy of Stand Up To Cancer and the "Cafe, BTW" podcast. This year marks many significant anniversaries for a slew of games, so we're looking at 10 titles that turn 20 in 2021. Before that, of course, we've got game announcements (like Capcom's Resident Evil Village Showcase and their course correction on the Resident Evil 4 remake). Then it's on to the headlines, and there's much drama to be had. Microsoft doub...

Chapter 52 - The Episode Where Everything Goes Wrong, New Pokémon Snap, Mortal Kombat Movie, Uncharted Movie, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

January 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

It's been... one of those weeks. While recording this episode, we experienced a technical difficulty perfect storm, but through it all, Story Mode prevails! Feel free to laugh at our misery. Let's get down to business (bonus points if you're singing Mulan right now). This week, we're covering the good, the bad, and the Klunk of upcoming movie adaptations of video games. But before that, we've gotta talk game announcements (like New Pokémon Snap & Axiom Verge's randomizer). Then it's news ti...

Chapter 51 - The Rumored Nintendo Switch Pro, Lucasfilm Games Announces New Indiana Jones & Star Wars Games, Remembering Jonas Neubauer, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

January 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

The Nintendo Switch has been in the spotlight all week, so we're rounding up all the biggest Switch headlines, like the new "Mario Red & Blue" Switch console and the rumored Switch Pro. But before that, we've got to cover game announcements, and what a week it was for Lucasfilm fans! New titles have been teased for both Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Other news is more somber as we remember Jonas Neubauer, the seven-time Classic Tetris World Champion who passed away suddenly last week. We're ...

Chapter 50 - The Best Video Game Soundtracks of All Time, Microsoft's Attempted Purchase of Nintendo, YouTube's Record Year, Resident Evil 4

January 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

We reached episode 50!! The big Five-Oh! Let's celebrate by debating which video game soundtracks are the GOAT. But first, as always, we've got game announcements (like Nintendo's purchase of Next Level Games & the end of Minecraft Earth). Next, we're on to the week's biggest - or should we say weirdest - headlines, like the man who was arrested for forging popsicle sticks to win a Pokemon card. Or the time Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo. We also discuss YouTube's record year and wonder ab...

Chapter 49 - Cyberpunk 2077 Sued By Investors, Video Game Revenue Exceeds Sports & Movies, Nintendo Turns Down Kanye West Game, Mega Man 2

January 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Happy 2021 from all of us at Story Mode! But before we give 2020 a kiss goodbye (and a kick out the door), we're revisiting the biggest news stories that defined the year -- the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the video game industry, the release of the PlayStation 5 & XBox Series X, and Cyberpunk 2077's drama-filled year. Before that, however, we've got game announcements (like free Crash Team Racing and Maneater), as well as the week's biggest headlines. We're discussing the lost Game ...

Chapter 48 - Twas the Story Mode Before Christmas AMA Special

December 24, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Get ready for a MARATHON of a podcast! We decided to celebrate the holidays by doing our very first Ask Me Anything episode, and so many people submitted questions that this episode is double our normal run time! What video game franchise would Blue kill off without hesitation? What's Red's pick for the most underrated video game of all time? What are Ryan's favorite toppings to put on rye bread? The answers are all here! A big THANK YOU to everyone who submitted a question. We hope you ...

Chapter 47 - The Last of Us Part II + Crunch = 2020's Game of the Year, Cyberpunk 2077 Pulled From PlayStation Store, UK Politicians Call for Action Against Scalpers, Among Us on Nintendo Switch, Mega Man X

December 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

The 2020 Game Awards have come and gone, and we now know our Game of the Year -- the title goes to Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II! But while some are celebrating the win, others are asking tough questions, such as whether a game that was created under crunch conditions and a reportedly toxic work environment should really be rewarded with Game of the Year accolades. But before we did into that meaty topic, we've got to cover game announcements (like SNK's new Neo Geo console and the ...

Chapter 46 - Cyberpunk 2077's Drama-Filled Release, Halo Infinite Launch Window, Metal Gear Solid Movie to Star Oscar Isaac, Nintendo vs the #FreeMelee Movement, DOOM

December 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Get your popcorn ready because Cyberpunk 2077 releases this week to nearly a decade's worth of anticipation. Maybe that's why the game seems to be experiencing almost a decade's worth of drama in just a few days, including death threats, seizure triggers, and accusations of transphobia. We break down the headlines around the biggest title of 2020. Game announcements come first, however, such as a fancy collector's edition for Hyper Light Drifter and the newly announced release window for Ha...

Chapter 45 - The Problem with Scalpers, Super Nintendo World, Cyberpunk 2077's Anti-DMCA Streamer Options, Ninja Gaiden

December 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Story Mode is two-thirds of the way back this week! Red is absent (he's off networking at a mage convention), but in his place, we have the ever popular @DonniegRetro to help us talk about the collision between sneaker culture and the scalpers creating scarcity for gamers looking to buy a PlayStation 5 or XBox Series X. But we also can't forget game announcements (such as the remastered classic SaGa Frontier and the upcoming sequel to The World Ends with You). Then it's time for news headli...

Chapter 44 - Thanksgiving Outtake Special, PlayStation 5's DualSense, Highest Metacritic Review Scores of the 8th Video Game Console Generation

November 27, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

It's Thanksgiving here in America, so we're wishing all our friends a happy day filled with many helpings of pie. Story Mode is taking the week off to celebrate, but never fear! In place of our normal, news-and-shenanigan-filled show, we're bringing you our epic Thanksgiving Outtake Special, filled with some of our more recent diamonds in the rough that were cut from previous episodes. Some are short bloopers, others are longer discussions, but hopefully all are entertaining! Sign up to joi...

Chapter 43 - The Launch of the PlayStation 5, Bud Light's Video Game Console, Mario Kart Named Most Stressful Game, The Game Awards' Game of the Year Nominees, the PlayStation 3

November 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Fasten your seatbelts, kids -- we're in for wild ride! We finally made it to the long-awaited launch of the PlayStation 5. For those gamers lucky enough to get one, how did the rollout go? We'll be looking at a roundup of PS5 headlines to find out. But we can't let all the next-gen hype distract us from other news, such as game announcements (like the Nioh collection headed for PS5 and PC). We've also got headlines, including the sad (a swatting incident at Ubisoft), the rad (the nominees f...

Chapter 42 - The Launch of the XBox Series X, Mass Effect Remastered, Twitch's DMCA Crackdown, COVID-19 Vaccine Causes Drop in Video Game Stocks, the Original XBox

November 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Launch day for Microsoft's XBox Series X has come and gone, and the new console is now in the hands of the lucky gamers who managed to get a pre-order -- or... maybe not so much. We're rounding up the headlines surrounding the Series X's launch to see how well Microsoft did in kicking off the ninth gen. But before that, of course, we've got game announcements to cover (like upcoming remasters for Mass Effect and Sam and Max Save the World), and then it's on to the news. This week, we're tal...

Chapter 41 - A Look Back at the PlayStation 4 and XBox One, Sony to Buy Crunchyroll, CD Projekt Red Stock Prices Drop, Pokemon GO's $1 Billion Year, Mario Kart: Double Dash

November 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

One eternity later, we finally will see the release of the XBox Series X and PlayStation 5 in just a few days. Therefore, it seems fitting this week to take a look back and remember the eighth generation of consoles, as well as tackle the impossible task of naming our favorite game of the generation. Before that, however, we've got game announcements to cover (like the long-awaited release date for Nintendo's new Game & Watch and Bravely Default 2's delay to 2021). There are also news headl...

Chapter 40 - Cyberpunk 2077 Delay and Death Threats, XBox Streaming Sticks, Bethesda Lawsuit, Facebook Meets Naughty Dog for Cloud Gaming, Super Castlevania IV

October 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Sad news this week as CD Projekt Red announced the fourth delay for Cyberpunk 2077. What happened next was even sadder, however, as the game devs found themselves to be the target of death threats. We discuss this troubling topic, as well as the bigger issue of toxicity in modern culture. But you can R-E-L-A-X -- there's still plenty of shenanigans to be had. We've got your game announcements (like the update to give Super Mario 3D All-Stars an inverted camera mode and the upcoming localize...

Chapter 39 - PlayStation 5's Voice Chat Recording Feature, Analogue Duo, Atari Cryptocurrency, Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra DLC, the PlayStation 2

October 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Sony's in hot water again for their failure to communicate -- this time about the new voice chat recording feature on the PlayStation 5. Is it an egregious violation of privacy or the key to defeating online toxicity? Spoiler: It's neither, but we discuss the murky gray middle of the issue. As usual, we've also got game announcements (like the new DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield and the surprise inclusion of Luigi in Mario 35). Next it's headline time, with Atari's cryptocurrency venture, ...

Chapter 38 - PlayStation 5 UI, Burger King PS5 Giveaway, $226k Pokemon Card, the Nintendo Entertainment System

October 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

With Sony's reveal of the PlayStation 5's user interface, it seems like all the pieces are falling into place for the next gen. But before we get to that, we've got game announcements (like Axiom Verge 2's delay and Pokemon Go's new Strange Eggs), as well as the week's biggest headlines. These include the new partnership between Microsoft and Game Stop, Level-5's future in North America, the $226k Pokemon Card sold to retired rapper Logic, and Burger King's PS5 giveaways. Finally we wrap up...

Chapter 37 - Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Minecraft in Smash, Monster Hunter movie, Science and Video Games making you smarter, Mortal Kombat

October 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Blue is out so we're painting the town Red this episode, breaking down all the misleading clickbait headlines, like "Playing Video Games As A Child Might Make You Smarter" and "Bowser arrested and charged". We'll also look at new gameplay for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Age of Calamity, cheater cheater pumpkin eaters in Super Mario Bros. 35, Minecraft's Steve joining the Smash roster (and the inevitable backlash), plus that Monster Hunter movie trailer that people aren'...

Chapter 36 - Tokyo Game Show 2020, CD Projekt Red Requiring Crunch for Cyberpunk 2077, the End of Farmville, Super Mario Land

October 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Game expos always make for a news-packed week, and this year's Tokyo Game Show is no exception! We'll be covering the biggest titles from the show, including NieR: Replicant Ver. 1.22474487139, Resident Evil Village, and Monster Hunter Rise. There are plenty of non-Tokyo Game Show headlines, as well. We'll also be discussing Sega's new Virtua Fighter, Netflix's upcoming CGI animated Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, the end of Farmville on Facebook after 11 years, CD Projekt Red's announce...

Chapter 35 - Microsoft Buys Bethesda, PlayStation 5 Pre-Order Mess, XBox One X Sales Are Up, Nintendo 64

September 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

With their announcement this week that the company is buying Bethesda, Microsoft launched quite a counterattack to the criticism that the XBox platform lacks first party exclusives. Red, Blue, and Ryan attempt to untangle the noise in order to discern whether this move is really as bad (or as good) for the gaming industry as everyone says. Beyond that, we've got game announcements (like Nintendo's latest shadow drop in Kirby Fighters 2, as well as great news for Monster Hunter fans) and dis...

Chapter 34 - PlayStation 5 Price, Scott Pilgrim is Back, God of War: Ragnarok, Final Fantasy XVI, Nintendo GameCube

September 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

We thought we'd never make it, but here we are! We FINALLY know the price and the release date for the PlayStation 5. Now all that's left is to get a pre-order, and well...good luck with that. This week, we have some seriously epic game announcements, like God of War: Ragnarok and Final Fantasy XVI (*nerdy squealing*). We're also discussing the $31k Mario 3 prototype that just sold at auction, how Reggie Fils-Aime is set to co-host the New York Game Awards, details for upcoming merch for S...

Chapter 33 - Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary, XBox Series X Release Date and Price, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

September 11, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

The 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. is on Sunday, Sept. 13, and Story Mode is celebrating! From the surprise Nintendo mini direct to our memories of the game to whether Mario is a role model for us all, there's lots to discuss about our favorite Italian plumber. But that's not all! We FINALLY got a release date for the XBox Series X and Series S, and the price is turning a few of the cohosts' heads. Also on the agenda is the big shadow drop of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, EA's la...

Chapter 32 - Gamescom 2020, Resident Evil Netflix Adaptation, Star Wars + the Sims, Ratchet and Clank, Super Mario Kart

September 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

ROUND ONE...FIGHT! Ryan is finally back, and he's just in time because Blue and Red are ready to fight to the death over whether or not Batman is a ninja. Once the dust settles, we'll be covering game announcements (like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox and Unknown 9: Awakening). We've also got to talk about director Ridley Scott's thoughts on Epic's 1984 parody, the new report that says there are three billion gamers in the world, Netflix's just-announced Resident Evil live-action series, and Nintendo's...

Chapter 31 - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, DC FanDome, Invite-Only PS5 Preorders, Nintendo Direct Mini, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System

August 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Story Mode is still going gluten-free this week, meaning Rye Bread is absent (lol food joke), but filling in, we've got Aaron, a.k.a. @SanityCrypto, from It's Virtually A Podcast. New game announcements are everywhere as we go into detail on the latest Nintendo Direct Mini, as well as the huge game reveals from DC FanDome and the new Call of Duty.   Other headlines make an appearance, too, including the continuing saga of Epic vs. Apple, the upcoming 2020 Game Awards, the rumored Switch Pro...

Chapter 30 - Epic Sues Apple, Untitled Goose Game Co-op, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, PS5 Price Rumors, Goldeneye 007

August 21, 2020 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Ryan has wandered off somewhere and probably gotten lost, but don't worry -- he'll be back next week. In the meantime, we've got Mike from the Controller Throwers Podcast filling in. This episode, we're covering the rumor mills (including the PS5's price and release date, as well as the mysterious The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword listing for the Nintendo Switch that appeared and then disappeared on Amazon UK). But we've got more than just rumors. This week's game announcements include the...

Chapter 29 - Halo: Infinite Delayed, XBox Series X Release Rumors, Blockbuster Airbnb, Nintendo Switch vs NES Sales, Sega Genesis

August 14, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

While Ryan is away, @donniegretro will play! Our good friend Donnie fills in this week as we talk game announcements (like the delay of Halo: Infinite and the newly teased Suicide Squad game).  We're also discussing whether we'd like to stay overnight in the last Blockbuster, the XBox Series X's rumored release on November 6th, the Chipotle/Tony Hawk collab, a teen who spent nearly $20,000 on Twitch donations, and how the Nintendo Switch's sales figures are overtaking those of the NES. Fina...

Chapter 28 - Playstation 5, New Battletoads, Analogue Pocket Sold Out, Yoshi's Island

August 07, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Prepare your ears! You have been warned! This week, we're discussing Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island on the game's 25th anniversary, and you know what that means (WAH! WAH! WAH!). But before all that, we've got game announcements to cover (like Pikmin 3 on Nintendo Switch and brand new Battletoads). We're also talking about Take-Two's walk-back of their $70 next gen price point, the Intellivision Amico's delay, and the debacle that was the Analogue Pocket pre-order mess. And for our ma...

Chapter 27 - The XBox Showcase, Joe Rogan's Gaming Comments, Ghost of Tsushima, Cuphead, Analogue Pocket, Dr. Mario

July 31, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Get ready for laughs aplenty -- ours, anyways. We don't know about yours. But as usual, we've got the week's biggest gaming headlines, including Joe Rogan's controversial comments about gaming being "a waste of time," the hits and misses of XBox's Showcase, Analogue Pocket preorders are almost here, and upcoming video game movie adaptations like live-action Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. We're also talking games, of course, such as Cuphead's surprising shadow drop on PS4, Pokemon Go's m...

Chapter 26 - Ubisoft Shuns Female Protagonists, Gamer Girl's Backlash, US Army Quits Twitch, Metacritic User Scores, Nintendo's Virtual Boy

July 24, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

The news is poppin' this week with the revelation that Ubisoft changed several Assassin's Creed games to restrict the roles of female protagonists. We're also discussing the backlash following the reveal of Wales Interactive's controversial title Gamer Girl, how the United States' Army has halted its shady recruiting tactics on Twitch, and Metacritic's new 36-hour waiting policy before user reviews may be posted. But never fear! We're also talking games, including Rocket League (which will ...

Chapter 25 - Phil Spencer Comments on XBox Exclusives, Far Cry 6, New Bakugan Game, Atari VCS, LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System

July 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

This week we're talking about dollar bills, y'all! You better have 'em if you want a $390 Atari VCS, a $230 LEGO NES, or a $114,000 rare copy of Super Mario Bros. But even if you don't have that much cash (we don't), you can still look forward to Far Cry 6, new Stadia games, and the surprising/disappointing newly announced Bakugan game. We're also discussing the Classic Tetris World Championship, Sony's increased PS5 production, and Phil Spencer's impassioned comments regarding generational...

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