The Super Mosher Bros. Show

We celebrate five years and 200 episodes of The Super Mosher Brothers Show with a bounty of fun questions about video games, the industry, the show’s history, and more! Thank you to anyone who has listened to the show over the years. Enjoy our small but grand finale! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting | 00:05:14 - Highguard Review In-Progress | 00:07:11 - News of the Week (Overwatch, Horizon Hunters Gathering, Nintendo Partner Direct) | 00:22:16 - 2025 Predictions Wrap-Up | 00:32:15 - What are the definitive top-5 MMVGC games? | 00:35:37 - What game do we wish we played for the MMVGC? | 00:37:56 - What is our favorite game we covered on th...

In their penultimate episode, the boys discuss the best games they played in 2025 and update The Super Mosher 64, the ranking of their 64 favorite games of all time. See the updated list below the timecodes! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping (Sam’s New Job and Short Film, Google’s Project Dragon Quest VII Reimagined) | 00:08:01 - Main Topic: The Super Mosher 64 - Our Best Games List (2025 Edition Contenders) | 00:52:25 - Main Topic: The Super Mosher 64 - Our Best Games List (Updating the Ranking) | 1:25:03 - Game, Watch, Listen (GAMES: Highguard | MOVIES: Send Help, Children of Men | TV: Industry, The Chair Company, Twin Peaks: The...

As the Super Mosher Bros. Show comes to an end, the brothers wrap up their many rotating segments. In the big finale of their “Rotating Segment” segment, the brothers talk about their GOTYs from 2014-2020, reminisce about their time with the Wii, PS Vita, 3DS, and PS4, and compete in one final round of trivia! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping (Pokemon at Universal, Ubisoft & Xbox Developer Direct ) | 00:25:05 - Main Topic: Rotating Segment Finale - Game of the Week of the Year | 00:52:50 - Main Topic: Rotating Segment Finale - PS Please | 00:55:28 - Main Topic: Rotating Segment Finale - Ken Burns Pres...

The Super Mosher Bros. Show is ending in three episodes, and it’s time for the boys to lament the things that never happened during the show’s run, including Grand Theft Auto VI’s release, BioShock 4’s reveal, Wind Waker HD on Switch, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping (Mizzou Fantasy Critic League, The Division 3) | 00:13:58 - Main Topic: Our Show Ended Before THIS Happened | 1:00:17 - Rotating Segment: Ken Burns Presents (DS and PSP) | 1:09:02 - Game, Watch, Listen (GAMES: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Donkey Kong Bananza | MOVIES: Is This Thing On?, After the Hunt | TV: Fallout, Pluribus...

What will video games look like in 5 years? What will they look like in 10 years? The brothers go through their 5-year and 10-year predictions to build a Super Mosher Brothers Show’ video game time capsule. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping | 00:04:45 - Main Topic: Our Video Game Time Capsule Predictions | 0:57:00 - Rotating Segment: Yoshi’s Topsy-Turvy Trivia (2016 and 2021) | 1:07:13 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner Wrap-up (2025 Results) | 1:09:02 - Game, Watch, Listen (GAMES: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Spyro the Dragon, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | MOVIES: Train Dreams, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Marty Supreme | TV: Stranger Things | MUSIC: Deafheaven - Lonely People with Power, Alabama Shak...

The brothers couldn’t let 2025 end without talking about gaming’s biggest year-end event: The Game Awards. They review the show, break down their prediction results, and discuss the biggest announcements, including two Star Wars games, two Tomb Raider games, Control Resonant, and more! And with that, happy holidays, and see you in 2026!

Are you sick of complaining about The Game Awards every year? Are you sick of listening to people complain about The Game Awards? Be sick no longer! The brothers are here to fix The Game Awards. They break down which awards deserve to stay, which need to go, and what new awards should be introduced. With a few additional changes, they hope to make the perfect video game awards show! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping | 00:14:55 - Main Topic: The New Game Awards | 1:07:25 - Rotating Segment: Rotten or Fresh Movie Games (Avatar) | 1:11:32 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Marvel Cosmic...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated The Game Awards’ 2025 nominations, but how many awards will it win? The boys predict the big TGA winners, share their announcement bets, and discuss the biggest news of the last three weeks! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Thanksgiving Week) | 00:03:28 - Three Weeks of News in 16 Minutes (Grand Theft Auto VI’s Delay, Half-Life 3 Rumors, Steam Machine, Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer, Zelda Movie Images) | 00:20:05 - Main Topic: The Game Award 2025 Predictions (Announcements) | 00:30:44 - Main Topic: The Game Award 2025 Predictions (Award Winners) | 1:09:30 - Rotating Segment: Game of the Week of the Year (2013) | 1:11:46 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (ARC...

Jake and Sam wrap up their “Ultimate Backlog” series by discussing the games of 2007-2009, along with what many consider to be two of the best years in gaming - 1998 and 2001. They walk through the top five games from each year that they want to play at some point in their lifetime! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved) | 00:14:12 - Main Topic: Ultimate Backlog (1998, 2001, 2007-2009) | 0:51:22 - Rotating Segment: Ken Burns Presents (GameCube/Xbox) | 0:59:02 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (The Outer Worlds 2) | 1:00:46 - Game, Watch, Listen (GAMES: Fortnite’s Daft Punk Experience by Epic, Donkey Kong Bananza | TV: The Pa...

The brothers are in the final 10 episodes of the show, so it’s time for a topic they’ve wanted to do for years: their dream book-to-game adaptations. The Witcher and Metro show that literature can make a successful leap to gaming, so what books should developers adapt next? Jake and Sam run down their favorite science-fiction, fantasy, and dystopian worlds ripe for the interactive treatment. Then they catch up on the four weeks of news they missed! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:05:20 - Main Topic: Our Dream Book-to-Game Adaptations (See Below for the List) | 1:03:27 - Four Weeks of News in 15 Minu...

Before their final 10 episodes, the boys needed to get some stuff off their chests. Jake and Sam unload their hot takes, covering everything from stories in games to the FF7 trilogy to the state of racing video games. Do not hold them responsible for what’s said during this podcast. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:07:03 - Main Topic: Jake and Sam’s Hot Takes | 01:04:18 - Rotating Segment: Demo Reel (Sonic Unleashed) | 01:06:12 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Consume Me, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds) | Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for...

The boys record in person for one of their favorite things: a new Nintendo Direct. They are also joined by Murphy, who is up to even more puppy mischief than usual because he’s so excited to replay Super Mario Galaxy 2, try his first Fire Emblem game, dust off his racquet for Mario Tennis Fever, and buy his ticket for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Send Us Your Final Topic Ideas!) | 00:10:28 - Main Topic: Nintendo Direct September 2025 Reactions | 00:55:45 - Rotating Segment: PS Please (June 2011) | 00:57:18 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong) | 1:04:08 - Game, Wa...

Jake has beaten Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. He talks about APAC, the Chiral Network, plate gates, Bridge Babies, Rainy, tarfall, and more in an attempt to explain to Sam why Death Stranding 2 is worth trying despite a bounty of issues. To clarify, that’s Sam MOSHER, not Sam Porter Bridges. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Perfect Dark’s Near Revival and 007 First Light’s State of Play) | 00:08:55 - Main Topic: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Review | 1:05:55 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Keeper, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Unbeatable, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Skate Story, Metal Eden, Hell is Us) | 1:07:48 - Play, Watch...

It’s been a busy two weeks! Sam went to Gamescom, Opening Night Live revealed a bunch of games, and Jake has become a fighting game fan!? The boys break down everything they’ve played, every major headline, and the hottest Gamescom titles from the past two weeks. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Sam’s Non-Gaming European Takes) | 00:09:58 - Long vs. Short Games (2025 Update) | 00:14:50 - Sam’s Pre-Gamescom Cologne Experience | 00:18:04 - Opening Night Live 2025 Discussion | 00:28:18 - Sam Went to Gamescom 2025 And Played Some Games (Kirby Air Riders, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, Crimson Desert, Deadpool VR, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlin...

Do you miss your favorite franchise? Do you wish you could play a new entry? Fortunately for you, no IP truly ever dies because if you wait long enough, your favorite franchise will be rebooted. The brothers chat about all things “reboot” - what constitutes a reboot, the most successful examples, which ones are on the way, and their own pitches for a franchise reboot. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:10:38 - How to Reboot a Franchise | 01:08:37 - Rotating Segment: Mad Mags: Fury Read (Nintendo Power, Issue 135: Waluigi’s Debut in Mario Tennis) | 01:12:25 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Silent Hill f, Mafia...

The boys return to their video game club to discuss 2024’s Game of the Year, Astro Bot. They break down the game’s best levels, whether its PlayStation DNA is a boon or a burden, and how it stacks up against the best 3D platformers. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro (NFL Preseason) | 00:04:30 - Our Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (July 2025) Thoughts 00:11:16 - Battlefield 6 Thoughts 00:18:35 - Astro Bot Review | 00:32:52 - Our Favorite Astro Bot Levels | 00:40:57 - SPOILERS: The PlayStation Crossovers + How Important Is PlayStation to Astro Bot? | 00:57:10 - How’s The Hub World? 01:02:45 - How Are The Bosses? 01:07:27 - Challenge Levels, DLC, and Difficulty 01:11:57 - Clos...

Despite Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us ending a few months ago, the boys still have the show on their minds. What magic was it able to capture from the game? What did the show fail to translate in its adaptation? Can you make a good show based on a game where a teenage girl shoots hundreds of people? They do their best to answer these questions and more! They also apologize for any dog barking or block-party music. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:13:50 - The Last of Us Season 2 Review | 01:02:58 - Rotating Segment: Game of the Week of th...

The first new Mario Kart in 11 years is here, and the brothers have a LOT to say about it. They discuss Mario Kart World’s major additions, including the interconnected Grand Prix cups, the intense Knockout Tour, and the open-world Free Roam. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:02:30 - Main Topic: Mario Kart World Review (Overall Thoughts) | 00:09:41 - Main Topic: Mario Kart World Review (Grand Prix Impressions and Favorite Tracks) | 00:20:24 - Main Topic: Mario Kart World Review (Knockout Tour Impressions) | 00:24:54 - Main Topic: Mario Kart World Review (Free Roam Impressions) | 00:43:09 - Rotating Segment: Rental Roundup (Mirror’s Edge) | Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for...

After years of anticipation, the brothers finally have their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2. How does it compare to the original Switch? Are they happy with the “feel” of the hardware? Who is the console even for? They answer all of this and more in their review of Nintendo’s big new console-handheld hybrid. On a side note, Jake personally apologizes for every time Murphy barks. He’s our biggest fan. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Is Marathon Doomed?) | 00:09:21 - Main Topic: Nintendo Switch 2 Review | 00:49:09 - Rotating Segment: Rotten or Fresh Movie Games (F1 & F1 2014) | 00:53:16 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Moonligh...

Not-E3 is here! Hot off the heels of the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, the boys sit down to record their reviews of June’s three big presentations: Xbox’s show, Summer Game Fest, and PlayStation’s State of Play. They discuss why this was a good but not great year, what the announcements mean for 2025 as a whole, and their favorite trailers, including Clockwork Revolution, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and Super Meat Boy 3D. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Jake Got His Switch 2!) | 00:10:52 - Main Topic: 2025 Summer Showcases Review | 1:24:03 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Lumines Arise, The Midnight Walk, Elden Ring: N...

Geoff Keighley Summer is about to begin, so Jake and Sam make their predictions for the showcase season, from Summer Game Fest to the Xbox Games Showcase. Will Nintendo or PlayStation announce anything? Will Bioshock 4 finally be announced? The brothers give their best guesses! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Important Show News!!!) | 00:13:00 - Main Topic: 2025 Summer Showcase Predictions | 00:53:40 -Rotating Segment: Ken Burns Presents (Kingdom Hearts) | 1:07:30 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner 1:08:30 - Game, Watch, Listen (GAMES: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Split Fiction | MOVIES: The Firm, Lilo & Stitch | TV: Andor | MUSIC: PinkPantheress - Fancy That, Evil Does Not Exist Soundtrack) Shoutout to Mi...

Jake and Sam take a break from contemporary news this week to look back at toys-to-life games. Why were they a hit? Why did they fizzle out so quickly? Could we ever see a toys-to-life revival? The boys break down everything from the heavy hitters (Skylanders, Disney Infinity, LEGO Dimensions) to the weirdos (Starlink, Telepods, Sick Bricks) to Amiibo, which is still doing its thing. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Switch 2 Pre-order Check-in) | 00:05:24 - Jade Raymond Departs Fairgames Studio (RIP $) | 00:10:00 - Main Topic: Toys-to-Life Games Retrospective | 1:01:44 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (EA Sports College Football 26, Doom: The Dark Ages) 1:02:14...

The past few weeks have been very busy, so the brothers take an opportunity to breathe and catch up. From GTA VI to Polygon’s sale, the boys chat through everything they’ve missed. NOTE: This was recorded prior to Giant Bomb going independent. Jake is very happy for them. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:05:25 - GTA VI Delay & New Trailer | 00:19:37 - Polygon Sale & Giant Bomb Upheaval | 00:37:11 - Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices | 00:42:37 - PlayStation Announces teamLFG | 00:51:44 - Most Anticipated Games for 2025 | 00:58:47 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (The Midnight Walk) | 00:59:12 - Rotating Segment: Yoshi’s Topsy-Turvy Trivia | Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for th...

The brothers return to their 25 favorite Nintendo Switch games list and rank them to celebrate the end of the console generation. If that wasn’t enough, they also discuss pre-ordering the Switch 2, Marathon’s reveal, and Ghost of Yōtei’s quiet release date announcement. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:03:11 - We Pre-Ordered Nintendo Switch 2s! | 00:10:55 - Is PlayStation Botching the Campaigns for Marathon and Ghost of Yōtei? | 00:17:41 - Main Topic: Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games (Ranking The List) | 1:03:17 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Mina the Hollower, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming soon, so it’s time to celebrate the first Nintendo Switch’s legendary catalog by building a list of the top 25 Nintendo Switch games. As if that wasn’t enough, the boys conduct a tariff-induced venting session and share the results of their Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. See the boys’ unranked top 25 Switch list below! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Nintendo Switch 2 Updates, a.k.a. We Live in Uncertain Times, and Tariffs and Vengeful Politics Have Us Down!) | 00:20:08 - Main Topic: Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games (Building The List) | 00:49:16 - Nintendo Switch 2 Prediction Results 1:03:45 - Rotating Segment: Game of...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally happened. And the brothers had a sleepover so they could watch it together! They break down everything from the price point to Nintendo GameChat to Mario Kart World to Donkey Kong Bananza. The entire episode is dedicated to the Switch 2 Direct, so no need for timecodes! Please note this episode was recorded prior to the announcement that the United States’ pre-orders would be delayed due to the U.S. tariffs. Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music. Send any questions, comments, or concerns to thesupermosherbrothersshow@gmail.co...

Nintendo is about to blow the doors off the Switch 2 with its April 2 Direct, so the boys sit down and predict the system’s launch lineup, launch-year games, hardware quirks, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Zelda Movie News, Nintendo’s Switch 1 Direct, Ubisoft Creates Tencent-Backed Subsidiary) | 00:12:54 - Main Topic: Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Predictions | 1:02:25 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Expelled!, MLB the Show 25) 1:03:11 - Game, Watch, Listen (GAMES: Astro Bot, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Monster Hunter Wilds | MOVIES: Black Bag, Lawrence of Arabia | TV: Severance | MUSIC: Saba & No ID - From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID, Lady...

Sam is busy at GDC, so Jake is solo-reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. He breaks down his thoughts on Zelda’s first-ever playable adventure. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping 00:03:10 - Main Topic: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review | 00:33:18 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner 00:34:20 - Game, Watch, Listen (MOVIES: Black Bag | TV: Adolescence) Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music. Send any questions, comments, or concerns to thesupermosherbrothersshow@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Who are the best developers in the games industry today? Jake and Sam answer that question by power ranking the top 35 studios (based on the list they built two episodes ago). Check out the final list below the timecodes if you like spoilers! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Trailer Reaction, Springtime Emotions, NFL Free Agency News) | 00:09:26 - Main Topic: The 2025 Game Developer Power Ranking (Ranking The Top 35) | 00:56:27 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Pokémon Legends Z-A, Wanderstop) 1:01:23 - Game, Watch, Listen (MOVIES: Emilia Pérez, The Gorge | TV: The White Lotus, Paradise | MUSIC: Johnny Blue Skies / Sturgill Si...

Jake and Sam ventured to the Forbidden Lands to take on nature’s greatest beasts and lived to tell the tale. That’s right; for the first time ever, Jake and Sam jump into the world of Monster Hunter and share their impressions of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom’s newest entry in the historic action franchise! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:06:45 - Main Topic: Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions | 00:51:40 - Rotating Segment: Rotten or Fresh Movie Games (Monolith’s Wonder Woman) | 0:56:37 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Expelled!, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Lies of P: Overture, Borderlands 4, The Midnight Walk, Metal Eden, Hell is...

If sports can power rank teams and The Big Picture can power rank actors, then Jake and Sam can power rank game developers. The boys kick off a two-part episode to build 2025’s definitive power ranking of game studios by narrowing down their list to 35 contenders. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Marc Maron’s Live Show) | 00:03:13 - Main Topic: The 2025 Game Developer Power Ranking (Picking The Top 35) | 00:27:40 - Main Topic: The 2025 Game Developer Power Ranking (The Eliminations) | Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music. Send any questions, comments, or concerns to thesupermosherbrothersshow@gmai...

PlayStation stepped up to the podium and let players know what they can expect in 2025. The brothers discuss the latest State of Play, including the many upcoming character action games and Saros, the surprise first-party announcement. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:12:50 - Main Topic: PlayStation State of Play February 2025 Review | 00:24:47 - Rotating Segment: Yoshi’s Topsy-Turvy Trivia (Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Trivia Quiz) | 1:05:48 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Grand Theft Auto VI) | 1:08:26 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GAMES: Star Wars Outlaws, Killer Queen | MOVIES: I’m Still Here, A Different Man | TV: Invincible, Abbott Elementary | MUSIC: Kendrick Lama...

Nintendo and Sony Pictures are making a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, but that opens up a Breath of the Wild-sized amount of questions. What game should the movie adapt? Should it be standalone or the start of a saga? Who should play Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf? The brothers answer these questions and more with their pitches for the movie. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Sam’s New Orleans Trip, Murphy’s Wild Night) | 00:10:20 - Main Topic: The Challenges of Making a Live-Action Zelda Movie | 00:24:47 - Main Topic: Jake Pitches and Casts His Live-Action Zelda Movie | 00:53:54 - Main Topic: Sam...

The PS5 and Xbox Series generation is most likely halfway done, which means it’s time for a check-in. Has this generation lived up to the hype, or has it been disappointing compared to the PS4 and Xbox One? Sam and Jake break down the first four years of the current generation and find out. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:11:53 - Main Topic: Has The PS5 and Xbox Series Generation Been Disappointing? | 1:02:13 - Rotating Segment: Rental Roundup (Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep) | 1:05:39 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Sniper Elite: Resistance) | 1:08:35 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GA...

It’s time for Jake and Sam’s annual take on the “Game of the Year” episode: The Super Mosher 64. The brothers revisit, debate, and revise the list of their 64 all-time favorite games based on the best games they played in 2024. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Celeste Dev Cancels Earthblade, Belated Xbox Developer Direct Predictions) | 00:16:51 - Main Topic: The Super Mosher 64 - Our Best Games List (2024 Edition) | 1:10:24 - Rotating Segment: Handheld Highlight (The Case of the Golden Idol) | 1:18:42 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Unannounced Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake) | 1:19:46 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GAMES: Dragon’s Dogma II...

Nintendo finally revealed the successor to the Nintendo Switch, and unsurprisingly, it’s the Nintendo Switch 2. Jake and Sam get together in person to break down everything in the short announcement trailer, including the increased size, mouse functionality, and the next Mario Kart! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (PlayStation Cancels Bluepoint and Bend Live-Service Games) | 00:07:47 - Main Topic: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Reactions | 0:52:16 - Rotating Segment: Ken Burns Presents (Tak and the Power of Juju, Scaler) | 0:58:12 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner | 1:00:39 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GAMES: The Case of the Golden Idol | MOVIES: Fast Five, Red One | TV: Nobody Wants Th...

Jake and Sam kick off their annual OpenCritic competition with the 2025 Fantasy Critic draft. They pick the first 14 games and first two counter picks of the year in an attempt to build the strongest lineup of releases, with top contenders including Monster Hunter Wilds, Elden Ring Nightreign, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Ghost of Yōtei. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors) | 00:05:57 - Main Topic: 2025 Fantasy Critic Gaming Draft Rules | 00:16:35 - Main Topic: We Draft Our First 14 Games | 1:07:16 - Main Topic: Our First 2025 Counter Picks | 1:15:31 - Rotating Segment: PS Please (May 2011) | 1:16:42 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GAMES: Call of D...

Happy New Year! Following the podcast’s yearly tradition, Jake and Sam predict what will happen in 2025 and make their New Year’s resolutions. Will GTA VI be delayed? What will launch with the Switch 2? Peek into the future and find out. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:07:21 - Main Topic: 2024 Predictions Recap | 00:29:43 - Main Topic: 2024 New Year’s Resolutions Recap | 00:33:50 - Main Topic: 2025 Predictions | 00:54:40 - Main Topic: 2025 New Year’s Resolutions | 01:02:40 - Rotating Segment: Handheld Highlight (The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks) | 1:06:29 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Final Results Update) | 1:07:20 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GAMES: Prince of Persia: The Lost Cro...

Geoff Keighley lived up to the hype of The Game Awards’ 10th anniversary show, so after 3.5+ hours of gaming goodness, what excited the brothers most? And how accurate were their announcement and award predictions? Jake and Sam have the answers on their last episode of 2024. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Jake Got a Dog!) | 00:08:01 - Rotating Segment: Yoshi’s Topsy Turvy Trivia (TGA Winners) | 00:11:35 - Main Topic: The Game Awards 2024 Review | 00:25:38 - Main Topic: Our 10 Favorite The Game Awards 2024 Reveals | 1:07:03 - Main Topic: The Game Awards 2024 Predictions Results | 1:13:44 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Final Results!) | 1:15:37 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GAME...

Gaming’s big night is this week, and the brothers (hopefully) know what’s going to happen in the battle between Astro Bot, Balatro, and a bunch of RPGs. They predict three fun announcements and the winners of The Game Awards’ biggest categories. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping | 00:05:45 - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew & The Agency Discussion | 00:13:48 - Main Topic: TGAs 2024 Announcement Predictions | 00:27:35 - Main Topic: TGAs 2024 Award Predictions | 01:04:46 - Rotating Segment: Rotten or Fresh Movie Games (Wicked / The Wizard of Oz) | 1:10:06 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (ANTONBLAST, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl) | 1:15:05 - Game, Watch, Listen (VIDEO GAMES: Prince...