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Pat and James
December 30, 2019

Episode 26: Mail Bag!

Pat and James
December 30, 2019
Episode 26: Mail Bag!

On this special episode, Pat and James answer questions from their discord community about games from both the past and present!  Tune in to hear them get into an argument over every single question!

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Pat and James
December 16, 2019

Episode 25: Armored Core

Pat and James
December 16, 2019
Episode 25: Armored Core

Before From Software took the world by fire with Dark Souls, they made a series of Mecha games called Armored Core.  But is its first entry a timeless classic to rival From’s best? Join Pat and James to find out!

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Pat and James
December 2, 2019

Episode 24: Viewtiful Joe

Pat and James
December 2, 2019
Episode 24: Viewtiful Joe

Viewtiful Joe received critical acclaim for both its stylistic charm and movie-inspired take on beat ‘em up mechanics. But has this 2D brawler stood up against its 3D successors like Devil May Cry or Bayonetta? Listen in to find out!

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James Tuerlings
November 18, 2019

Episode 23: Halo: Combat Evolved

James Tuerlings
November 18, 2019
Episode 23: Halo: Combat Evolved

Halo invented a lot of the tropes that defined console FPS games for years to follow. We have it to thank for the popularity of the two-weapon system and regenerating health. But is it still fun to play today? Join Patrick, James and special guest Cameron to find out!

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Pat and James
November 4, 2019

Episode 22: Vagrant Story

Pat and James
November 4, 2019
Episode 22: Vagrant Story

Vagrant story mixes rhythm games, box pushing, Fallout’s VAT system, a complex crafting system, even more complicated combat systems and Shakespearean inspired plot into a Frankenstein monster of a video game. Does this unholy amalgamation of ideas come together into an enjoyable whole, or is Vagrant Story just a mess?

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Pat and James
October 21, 2019

Episode 21: Call of Duty

Pat and James
October 21, 2019
Episode 21: Call of Duty

Call of Duty is a Goliath of the video-game industry, with 15 titles to its name. It defined both single player spectacle and multiplayer experience systems for an entire generation. But where did it all start? Is the very first Call of Duty still a game worth experiencing today?

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Pat and James
October 7, 2019

Episode 20: The Lost Vikings

Pat and James
October 7, 2019
Episode 20: The Lost Vikings

Long before Blizzard was revolutionising the industry with Diablo and Starcraft, they released The Lost Vikings, a bizarre three-way puzzle platformer. Tune in as Pat and James dissect whether this game is a forgotten masterpiece or a dated relic of the past.

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Pat and James
September 23, 2019

Episode 19: Diablo

Pat and James
September 23, 2019
Episode 19: Diablo

Diablo 1 almost single-handedly invented the isometric ARPG genre, from which exploded an entire industry of high-octane looting action. But just how much fun is the granddaddy of ARPGS today, when we have more games than space in our inventories? Tune in to find out!

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Pat and James
September 9, 2019

Episode 18: Cave Story+

Pat and James
September 9, 2019
Episode 18: Cave Story+

Cave Story is well known as one of the most successful indie titles of all time. Will it only ever be remembered for its impact on history, or is it still a fun game to play all these years later?

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Pat and James
August 26, 2019

Episode 17: Psychonauts

Pat and James
August 26, 2019
Episode 17:  Psychonauts

Join Pat and James as they dive deep into mental world of Psychonauts, an eccentric 3D platformer about psychic powers, twisted inner worlds and a charming cast of characters. Has Psychonauts stood the test of time or is it one circus act best left forgotten? Tune in to find out!

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Pat and James
August 12, 2019

Episode 16: Policenauts

Pat and James
August 12, 2019
Episode 16: Policenauts

Hideo Kojima's Policenauts. It's Lethal Weapon, but in space!

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Pat and James
July 29, 2019

Episode 15: Thief Gold

Pat and James
July 29, 2019
Episode 15: Thief Gold

Thief was the progenitor of FPS stealth games, heralding now familiar concepts such as hiding in shadows and being wary of footsteps. Have modern takes on stealth revealed its weakness for all to see, or has it managed to stay in the shadows and avoid detection? Listen in to find out!

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Pat and James
July 15, 2019

Episode 14: Kirby - Nightmare in Dreamland

Pat and James
July 15, 2019
Episode 14: Kirby - Nightmare in Dreamland

Kirby’s Nightmare in Dreamland is a fluffy, floaty adventure through a childhood dream. Is this game as joyful as we remember, or is Kirby’s nightmare one we both share?

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Pat and James
July 1, 2019

Episode 13: Max Payne

Pat and James
July 1, 2019
Episode 13: Max Payne

Max Payne tells a neo-noir tale of revenge set in a snowstorm beridden New York City. Does its story and gameplay rise above the cliches it so dearly hangs on to? Find out in this fortnight’s episode!

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Pat and James
June 17, 2019

Episode 12: Pokémon Snap

Pat and James
June 17, 2019
Episode 12: Pokémon Snap

Pokémon Snap was the renowned series' first and final foray into the world of photography. Is this truly unique game a forgotten masterpiece, or is there a very good reason it never got a sequel? Tune in to find out!

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Patrick Arthur
June 4, 2019

Episode 11 : Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Patrick Arthur
June 4, 2019
Episode 11 : Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater pull of its 900 and somehow stick the landing, all these years later? Listen in to find out!

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Pat and James
May 20, 2019

Episode 10: Megaman Battle Network 3

Pat and James
May 20, 2019
Episode 10: Megaman Battle Network 3

What happens when you cross Undertale, Hearthstone, Pokemon and Harry Potter?  You get Megaman: Battle Network 3! Is this mix a potent and enjoyable combination, or does it ferment into a muddy slush?

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Pat and James
May 6, 2019

Episode 9: Quake

Pat and James
May 6, 2019
Episode 9: Quake

Quake set the industry standard for shooters for years to come in making the leap to full 3D.  Is it still fun to play today, more than 20 years later, or does it awkwardly grenade jump to its death?

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Pat and James
April 22, 2019

Episode 8: Silent Hill 2

Pat and James
April 22, 2019
Episode 8: Silent Hill 2

In our restless dreams, we see that town. Silent Hill (2).  Join Pat and James as they wander through its foggy streets, trying to decipher what brought them there…

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Pat and James
April 8, 2019

Episode 7: Ape Escape

Pat and James
April 8, 2019
Episode 7: Ape Escape

The Apes have Escaped and are rewriting human history!  Join Pat and James as they try to restore the timeline and avoid the ending where it was Earth all along!

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