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Pat and James
July 6, 2020

Episode 39: Hitman: Codename 47

Pat and James
July 6, 2020
Episode 39: Hitman: Codename 47

Codename 47 marked the beginning of a hugely successful franchise. But just how fun is the first foray of our bald, barcode-headed killer? Is it still a hit, man?

Tagged: Season2

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Pat and James
June 22, 2020

Episode 38: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

Pat and James
June 22, 2020
Episode 38: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

Lunar: Silver Star Story blends whimsical romance with epic adventure in this fantastical JRPG.
Is it a match made in heaven, or are some things just not meant to be?

Tagged: Season2

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Pat and James
June 8, 2020

Episode 37: Castlevania

Pat and James
June 8, 2020
Episode 37: Castlevania

Castlevania was the beginning of a legendary series, beloved even to this day. But has this old game stood the test of time or is this one skeleton best left in it's crypt?
Join Pat and James as they return to Dracula's castle in their never-ending hunt for truly classic games!

Tagged: Season2

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Pat and James
May 25, 2020

Episode 36: Freelancer

Pat and James
May 25, 2020
Episode 36: Freelancer

Freelancer puts you in the shoes of a freelancer named Edison Trent, who supposedly free-lances as his primary occupation.  But are you actually as free as you think in this free-flying, space-lancing adventure?

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Pat and James
May 11, 2020

Episode 35: System Shock

Pat and James
May 11, 2020
Episode 35: System Shock

Before Thief, Deus Ex and Prey came System Shock, the grandfather of Immersive Sims.
Has this aged adventure stood the test of time, or have generations of innovation left this a shocking experience?

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Pat and James
April 27, 2020

Episode 34: Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

Pat and James
April 27, 2020
Episode 34: Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

Join Pat and James as they argue over the greatness that is Sly Cooper, or as Pat puts it: Sly Pooper.

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Pat and James
April 13, 2020

Episode 33: Tribes Vengeance

Pat and James
April 13, 2020
Episode 33: Tribes Vengeance

On the back of a glitch, Tribes was born.  Does its single player entry, Tribes: Vengeance, do its multiplayer legacy proud?

Tagged: Season2

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Pat and James
March 30, 2020

Episode 32: Archimedean Dynasty

Pat and James
March 30, 2020
Episode 32: Archimedean Dynasty

Hundreds of years into the future, mankind has descended deep below the sea and an unexplained thread attempts to remake the world for its own gain. Join Pat and James as they review Archimedian Dynasty and attempt to explain its complex political climate.

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Pat and James
March 9, 2020

Episode 31: Sonic the Hedgehog

Pat and James
March 9, 2020
Episode 31: Sonic the Hedgehog

F-Zero GX taught Patrick never to mix high-speeds with the colour blue, but can Sonic’s enduring charms get him back on the track? Tune in to find out!

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Pat and James
February 24, 2020

Episode 30: Crystalis

Pat and James
February 24, 2020
Episode 30: Crystalis

Crystalis is a cult classic, revered as being secretly one of the best NES titles ever made.  But how well does this hodgepodge of scifi and fantasy hold up 30 years later?

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Pat and James
February 10, 2020

Episode 29: Heroes of Might and Magic III

Pat and James
February 10, 2020
Episode 29: Heroes of Might and Magic III

Heroes of Might and Magic III is widely regarded as one of the greatest turn based strategy games ever made. Is it still a brilliant game for newcomers, or has it been eclipsed entirely by modern strategy titles?

Tagged: Season2

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Pat and James
January 27, 2020

Episode 28: Katamari Damacy

Pat and James
January 27, 2020
Episode 28: Katamari Damacy

Katamari Damacy is a bizarre yet strangely charming game about rolling things up in a big sticky ball.  Just how big can the Katamari grow? Probably larger than you think!

Tagged: Season2

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Pat and James
January 13, 2020

Episode 27: The best games of our first year

Pat and James
January 13, 2020
Episode 27: The best games of our first year

In the second part of their 2019 wrap-up, Pat and James discuss the best and worst games they played over the past year!  Listen in to hear them breakdown the best and worst experiences they had while playing the classics of yesteryear.

Tagged: Season1

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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!

Tagged: Season1

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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!

Tagged: Season1

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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!

Tagged: Season1

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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!

Tagged: Season1

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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?

Tagged: Season1

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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?

Tagged: Season1

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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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