Zed Games

We get real thotty.

July 18, 2019 09:46 - 31 minutes - 1 Byte

Rani, Kate, Kochie, Caitlin and Jack are in studio to discuss Switch Lite and which gaming characters we’re hot for. We also take a quick look at Final Fantasy 14 before we jump into the Shadowbringers expansion!

Getting Blasted from the Past

July 13, 2019 00:11 - 44 minutes - 1 Byte

Jack, Kochie, Milly and Rani are in studio to chat about Koch’s new HTC Vive and review Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled. We also have Matt (AKA In The Safari Zone) speaking about his experience as a musician, bringing some SICK BEATS, and reviewing Cadence of Hyrule!

Crazy Taxi… but with trains?

July 11, 2019 04:54 - 24 minutes - 1 Byte

Jack, Milly and Rani are in studio to discuss the week in gaming news, review Train Taxi, and chat with Cat about working in Games Marketing and PR!

The Value of Mobile Games

July 05, 2019 10:30 - 23 minutes - 1 Byte

Jack and Kate discuss the mobile games they’ve been getting caught up in lately, and Kate dives into what makes mobile games worth spending money on. Also, Jason and Matt from New Game Plus review Metro Exodus and have a closer look at cross-cultural tone in gaming.

Is Island Living a step backwards?

July 03, 2019 12:52 - 43 minutes - 1 Byte

New announcer Rani reviews the Sims 4 Island Living expansion, Kate gets revisits her Sims conspiracy theory, and we discuss the week in gaming news!

Aussie Games Blitz!

June 26, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 1 Byte

We review Hollow Knight, Feather, and Lifty – all from Australian developers!

MORE E3 RANTING (Part 2)

June 19, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 1 Byte

We needed to rant more about E3, so here you go.

E3 Post-Mortem (Part 1)

June 12, 2019 12:34 - 48 minutes - 1 Byte

HOLY GOD Y’ALL THEY REVEALED VIDEO GAMES AT E3 (more rants to come next week). Also, since this is our last recording for the Community Radio Network, we reflect on the last six months of hectic radio production, and Kate reviews Mars Underground.

E3 Predictions!

June 05, 2019 12:52 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

We GET SUPER HYPE ABOUT E3 Y’ALL, IT’S NEXT WEEK. We also review Super One More Jump, HyperJam and Days Gone.

There’s an Internet Gaming Disorder?!

May 31, 2019 05:54 - 46 minutes - 1 Byte

We review Mount Frosty on iOS, The Gardens Between on Switch and the inclusion of an Internet Gaming Disorder in the International Classification of Diseases.

BAM 11 & All The Industry Drama

May 22, 2019 11:37 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

We discuss MORE SPICE (somehow) around Riot Games and esports work contracts, Battle Arena Melbourne 11, and relationships in gaming~

Final Fantasy XII… on the go?

May 15, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 1 Byte

We go full weeb (again), talking the Final Fantasy VII Remake, and reviewing Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age on Switch!

7 Sonic reviews in one week? LET’S GO

May 08, 2019 12:11 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Holy god the Sonic movie trailer is so bad, so we decided to talk about Sonic for so long we practically got kicked out of the studio. Also Tom brings his coverage of the Intel Extreme Masters in Sydney!

BONUS: BAM Preview, Epic in Esports and Switch Revisions!

May 04, 2019 14:32 - 18 minutes - 1 Byte

Crinj here, and I filled in for another show at the 4ZZZ studio this week. It basically turned into a slightly longer version of Zed Games. I brought on Jason from New Game Plus to discuss the upcoming fighting event Battle Arena Melbourne, how Epic is getting into esports, the Japanese game renaissance, and why [...]

Dragon’s Dogma on the go?

May 02, 2019 10:45 - 38 minutes - 1 Byte

Caitlin has recovered from the plague, and is back from Japan, so she talks about her time with The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine. Also Kochie reviews Dragon’s Dogma on Switch, and Milly reviews Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.

Adrian’s Grand Finale

April 24, 2019 13:04 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

Adrian’s leaving us, so we had a bunch of fun bantering about his time on the show, and he brought a longform report on acting in video games!

Is Yoshi’s Crafted World the perfect platformer?

April 17, 2019 12:20 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

We discuss the week in gaming news, Supanova on the Gold Coast, and Nintendo’s latest big release in Yoshi’s Crafted World. Adrian also speaks with voice actor for every game you’ve played, ever (basically), Troy Baker.

Sequel Banter and Hidden Agenda

April 10, 2019 12:25 - 38 minutes - 1 Byte

Milly reviews the mystery game, Hidden Agenda, and we discuss the best and worst in sequels (take two).

Everybody Loves Rayman

April 03, 2019 13:27 - 24 minutes - 1 Byte

We basically just rant about Rayman for like half an hour. Sorry I guess?

Is Devil May Cry 5 more of a D or SSS?

March 27, 2019 13:51 - 36 minutes - 1 Byte

Jack, Adrian, Kate and Milly discuss the week in gaming news, as well as the 2016 narrative game Event[0], and the recently released Devil May Cry 5.

We speak with Mercy from Overwatch!

March 22, 2019 13:34 - 37 minutes - 1 Byte

Jack speaks with Lucie Pohl, Mercy’s voice actor ahead of her Australian visit for Supanova. Milly also reviews Rodeo Stampede with some… questionable intro music, and we discuss the best and worst of sequels.

Will The Last Guardian ruffle your feathers?

March 13, 2019 12:34 - 33 minutes - 1 Byte

This week, Kate reviews Plague Inc: Evolved, Adrian reviews The Last Guardian, and Milly ups the spoopy ante with an exposé on “BEN” from Majora’s Mask.

Does Dead or Alive 6 put up a fight?

March 06, 2019 13:21 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

This week, Caitlin reviews Dead or Alive 6, Milly brings more spoopy vibes with Sonic.exe, and Kate explores the intriguing story of Neopets.

Is Far Cry New Dawn really a new game?

February 27, 2019 13:11 - 37 minutes - 32.4 MB

This week, Milly reviews Far Cry New Dawn, Ray’s back to review Apex Legends, and Jack reviews locally developed mobile game, Super Drop Land.

Getting real with The Mortician’s Tale

February 20, 2019 11:10 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

This week, Adrian reviews Yonder from local studio Prideful Sloth, Jack reviews Piffle from Melbourne based Hipster Whale, Caitlin reviews The Mortician’s Tale and Milly brings us a story on the Madden Curse!

Cute, Polished and Australian – Ink or Swim!

February 13, 2019 11:14 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Ink or Swim released recently on Android, so Crinji jumped into the game and brings their thoughts. They also speak about an artist they’ve been listening to a lot of lately, Neet. Milly brings another creepypasta story, this time around Berserk. And we discuss how gamers are influencing developers more than ever.

After 84 Years… Kingdom Hearts 3

February 06, 2019 13:12 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

After only 84 years, Kingdom Hearts 3 has finally released! Adrian reviews the long awaited JRPG, and Kate reviews Resident Evil 2!

Resynth: Aussie Music Puzzler from ex De Blob devs

January 31, 2019 03:44 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Exploring in the real world is fun. So fun, in fact, that several games work to emulate it. This week, Caitlin reviews the seemingly simplistic exploration game, Gone Home, that has received raving reviews from critics and reviewers around the world. Music production for the musically untalented – Jack will be reviewing the indie rhythmic [...]

What Happens at Pocket Camp, Stays at Pocket Camp

January 23, 2019 14:44 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

We got to speak with the composer behind Banjo Kazooie and Goldeneye, Grant Kirkhope, about working at Rare, and their newer projects like Yooka Laylee. Also, Caitlin’s covering some of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s updates, and Ray is reviewing Hand of Fate 2.

Bonus: Grant Kirkhope INTERVIEW!

January 20, 2019 06:42 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Ahead of the show this week, Milly got to sit down for a chat with Grant Kirkhope who’s composed music for Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye 007, Yooka Laylee and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Grant spoke about working at Rare, with the James Bond IP, and what he’s keen to work on moving forward!

Power to the Pixels!

January 16, 2019 14:07 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Milly investigates the story around Polybius, one of gaming’s biggest mysteries. On lighter notes, Jack reviews Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition, and we speak with the co-curator behind a pixel art exhibit at the Powerhouse!

Wanna Smash (Bros Ultimate)?

January 09, 2019 10:51 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

On this week’s episode of Zed Games, we chat about Super Smash Bros Ultimate – the most recent release after the Wii U and 3DS releases. We also check in with Stephen at Awesome Games Done Quick in Rockville, Maryland. And Kate and Adrian discuss what makes World of Warcraft and other MMORPG’s so addictive.

Off is SUPER Weird

January 02, 2019 10:59 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Caitlin talks about YEETING Cappy in Super Mario Odyssey, and Milly reviews the abstract French RPG, Off.

Milly REALLY Dislikes Skyward Sword

December 26, 2018 11:41 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MB

Milly has been wanting to rant about Skyward Sword for like three weeks now, so we locked her and Adrian in the studio to rant about it while Crinji basically taps out. Also, we check back in on the Australian Speedrun Marathon!

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 450

December 19, 2018 14:09 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

GAME OF THE YEAR! Candi, Lee, Ray, Adrian and Jack get together to discuss their favourite games of 2018! Subscribe to the Zed Games Podcast on iTunes!

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 449

December 12, 2018 09:59 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

This week, Candi reviews The First Tree, an emotional adventure game, and Ray reviews the Persona Dancing Trilogy on PS4!

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 448

December 05, 2018 13:04 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Adrian reviews Pokemon Let’s Go, and Kate reviews the latest Sims 4 expansion, Get Famous! Subscribe to the Zed Games Podcast on iTunes!

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 447

November 28, 2018 12:17 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

We get super spoopy with Caitlin as she reviews Little Nightmares, Jack speaks with Joe Olmstead from Alienware about improving conditions for esports players, and Milly tells her story of joining a cult after her time with Far Cry 5! Subscribe to the Zed Games Podcast on iTunes!

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 446

November 22, 2018 03:26 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Spyro’s (finally) back! Jack reviews Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, argues with Ray that it’s better than Super Mario Odyssey, and Caitlin dives into a relatable story in her Night in the Woods review! Subscribe to the Zed Games Podcast on iTunes!

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 445

November 15, 2018 04:13 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Scott’s back in studio with local updates and the Brisbane games quiz, and Adrian chats with Jed Dawson about what it’s like to exhibit at PAX! Subscribe to the Zed Games Podcast on iTunes!

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 444

November 08, 2018 04:35 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

This week, Adrian chats with Anthony Wood, developer of vampire-slaying platformer Damsel. Razor and Lee review Red Dead Redemption 2.

Zed Games Podcast – Episode 443

November 01, 2018 03:25 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

After the hectic PAX weekend, Adrian brings his first impressions of the event to the studio, and newcomer Milly beautifully articulates how much Jonah needs to leave in her review of Rise of the Tomb Raider! Subscribe to the Zed Games Podcast on iTunes!

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