Latest Spoilercast Podcast Episodes
Stellar Blade (2024)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - June 14, 2024 21:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe "Nier Automata we have at home" has arrived! Did it live up to its biggest influence? Join us as we discuss awesome combat, poor writing, our favorite exosuits, and an incredibly stupid petition. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Song of the Sirens”, composed by Moth...
Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - May 14, 2024 21:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsGreetings, fellow Arisen - we finally took a break to talk about an RPG that doesn't have "Final Fantasy" in the title. Join us as we embark on a different journey discussing an uneven plot, easily missable side quests, and how Delaila just really wanted more portcrystals. Support the Show.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - April 14, 2024 19:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsOur Final Fantasy VII marathon has finally come to a close with the release of Rebirth! Did it live up to our expectations? Join us as we discuss a puzzling ending, mixed thoughts on side content, and just how good Tifa looked in that one bikini. Note: The music track at the start of the episod...
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children (2005/2009)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - February 29, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsDilly-dally-shilly-shally! This time we talk about a feature film that acts as a sequel to one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. Does it live up to the game's status? Join us as we discuss an incomprehensible plot, cool action sequences, and whether or not we think this movie ties more directly i...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Episode INTERmission (2021)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - February 26, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsEveryone's favorite materia-obsessed ninja is here! This time we go back to play the DLC episode released alongside Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Was it a meaningful addition? Join us as we discuss new combat mechanics, surprise cameos, and how frustrating a particular superboss is. Note...
Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - February 01, 2024 20:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe're starting 2024 off by talking about....Metal Gear!? Does the PlayStation classic still hold up? Join us as we discuss memorable boss fights, campy writing, and the prospects of a long-rumored remake. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “ENCOUNTER”, composed by Kazuki Mura...
Bonus - The Game Awards and 2023 in Review
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - December 22, 2023 15:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsTime for a break! This time we kick back, relax, and argue about The Game Awards. Join us as we discuss the winners, the losers, and how 2023 will be viewed as a year of gaming in the future. Happy Holidays everyone! Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Fanfare”, originally com...
Alan Wake 2 (2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - December 12, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsTime to spiral out of control! This time we deliberate on one of the most critically successful games of 2023. Did it deserve it? Join us as we discuss unsolved mysteries, annoying jump scares, and how we never thought this would be our most contentious episode yet. Note: The music track at the...
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - November 14, 2023 21:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsJameson said he wanted podcasts about Spider-Man, so we delivered! Wait, he said pictures? Too bad! This time, we dive, fly, and swing into the latest game about everyone's favorite web-slingers. Join us as we discuss surprise playable characters, cooldown timers, and how delicious a chopped che...
Dead Space (2008/2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - October 13, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsIn space, no one can hear you - wait, this isn't Alien! In this very spoooooooky episode, we discuss something else set in space - both its original and remade forms. Join us as we discuss sci-fi character names, great atmosphere, and how Mark is apparently the only one who didn't mind the flame...
Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways (2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - October 05, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsTime for another DLC spoilercast! Capcom gave us what we all expected - a side-story focused on everyone's favorite spy donned in red. How does it compare to the base game? Join us as we discuss confusing exposition, iffy voice acting, and what's likely next in the "remake" saga. Note: The musi...
A Plague Tale: Requiem (2022)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - September 15, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsNearly a year ago, we announced we'd be doing this episode without realizing it was only on the new generation consoles, and Jason didn't have a PS5 yet. Whoops! But the time has finally come - was it worth the wait? Join us as we discuss historical inaccuracies, misleading progression systems, ...
Final Fantasy XVI (2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - August 14, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe legacy of podcasting has shaped our history for long enough...but we're gonna keep at it anyway! This time, we tackle Mark and Jason's most anticipated game. Did it deliver? Join us as we discuss a heavily interpretative ending, MMO design philosophies, and how there's so many memorable char...
HBO's The Last of Us Season 1 (2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - July 13, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsWhen you're lost in the darkness...look for this episode of Reap the Spoils! This time we try something new - instead of talking about a video game, we talk about a show based on a video game. Join us as we discuss the simple gameplay of navigating a streaming service, changes made from source m...
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - June 13, 2023 21:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe sense something...a presence we've not felt since...2019? Cal Kestis is back in a new Star Wars Jedi game, and we're here to break it down. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of the narrative, unfair enemy encounters, and how weird it is to get a goatee from a chest. Support the Show.
Resident Evil 4 (2023)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - May 04, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsWhat're ya listenin' to, strangah? This episode, we dive deep into the fresh remake of a survival horror classic and a personal favorite of Jason and Mark's. Join us as we discuss its winners and losers, where we see Resident Evil going next, and how happy we were to see that dog again. Apologi...
Resident Evil 3 (2020)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - March 26, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis may be Jill's last escape, but it's far from our last Resident Evil episode! This time we talk about the controversial remake of the third mainline Resident Evil title. Join us as we discuss frequent cussing, booty detective-ing, and way more games in the series than we expected (here's you...
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - February 20, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsDo you ever go through the rain? Or feed on a tree frog? Or are you perhaps still in a dream? This time, we dive into a PlayStation 2 classic and one of the most renowned video games in history. Join us as we discuss the rule of threes, copping a feel, and just how damn hard it is to hit those K...
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (2008)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - January 25, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsActivating podcast mode - this time, we embrace our dreams and protect our podcaster honor by diving into the prequel to the legendary Final Fantasy VII. Join us as we discuss obnoxious poets, repetitive missions, and building flower carts. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “...
Bonus - The Game Awards 2022
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - December 21, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsHappy Holidays listeners! It's that time of year again - Geoff Keighley has rung out the year with big awards, bigger announcements, and one of the longest award speeches we've ever heard. Join us as we talk through The Game Awards, its winners and losers, and how some kid unexpectedly became th...
God of War Ragnarök (2022)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - December 06, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsRagnarök isn't coming...it's here! This time we cover the grand finale to Kratos and Atreus' Norse saga. Join us as we discuss touching moments, disappointing combat, and sexual relations with horses. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Raeb's Lament”, composed by Bear McCrear...
Resident Evil Village - Shadows of Rose (2022)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - November 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsTime for a DLC spoilercast! This time we talk about the new story chapter released for Resident Evil Village as part of the Winters Expansion, Shadows of Rose. Join us as we discuss teenage fan fiction, creepy mannequins, fungal sweat, and whoever the hell "K" is. Support the Show.
Resident Evil (2002)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - October 11, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsFear can't kill you. But...neither can a new episode of Reap the Spoils! This time, we celebrate October by visiting the acclaimed remake of Resident Evil. Join us as we discuss cheesy dialogue, tons of loading screen doors, meager direct storytelling, and just how damn good of a remake this gam...
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (2011)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - September 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsYour eyes and ears do not deceive you - we've finally covered the third Uncharted game! The results might not be what you expect though. Join us as we discuss a messy plot structure, boring villains, and controversial PS3 practices. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Nate's T...
Elden Ring (2022)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - August 22, 2022 15:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsRise, tarnished listeners - in this episode, we discuss one of the most anticipated, best selling, and largely spoken-about games of this year. Does it deserve the praise? Join us as we discuss complicated lore, try-hard players, and how tired Mark is. Now go touch some grace. Note: The music t...
Mass Effect 3 (2012)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - July 20, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsRed, blue, or green - what's your favorite color? In this episode, we close out Shepard's epic saga of war, love, and awkward dancing. Join us as we discuss complicated endings, more galactic sexcapades, and one awesome party at the end of the world. Support the Show.
Bonus - Not E3/Summer Game Fest 2022 Reactions
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - June 27, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsIt's that time of year again...but where's E3? Who's this Geoff Keighley guy? Join us as we unpack the mess of summer games showcases, talk about the winners and losers, what was notably absent, and what we're most excited about. Support the Show.
Mass Effect 2 (2010)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - June 06, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsDo you fear the Reapers? Don't worry - we've got Collectors to deal with instead! Join us as we further explore the Milky Way galaxy in the next entry of BioWare's space opera epic, discuss Jason's interstellar sex-capades, frustrating cover systems, and dance around spoilers for the next game. ...
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - May 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 17 ratingsAre you ready for some CHAOS? Join us as we discuss the incredibly fun and infinitely meme-able latest entry in the Final Fantasy franchise. We dig into its slow-burn story, disappointing side characters, engaging job system, and how Jason only ever wants to be a samurai. Where there's crystals....
Horizon Forbidden West (2022)
Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast - March 25, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 17 ratingsSending this episode to the stash - this month, we talk about the recently released sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn and how it's improved...and how it hasn't. Join us as we discuss constant chatter, inventory bloat, and how this game series is cursed. Support the Show.