New Game Plus

New Game Plus Podcast - Episode 6

In this episode, Joel and Zach discuss the freedom and survival systems in RuneScape Dragon Wilds, the upcoming Witcher 3 remaster, and why a campaign-only option for Call of Duty would make sense. They also dig into Microsoft’s ad system patent, a high school class using video games as literature, Destiny 2 content being unvaulted, and the strong beta response for World of Warcraft: Wild Forever.

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Zach breaks down why RuneScape Dragon Wilds wor...

New Game Plus Podcast Episode 5

Zach and Joel kick things off with a couple of games they have been spending time with lately, then move into two gaming industry news stories that raise bigger questions about AI and publishing decisions. The second half of the episode turns into a detailed breakdown of the cast for the upcoming God of War live-action series, followed by a fast, chaotic round of " Would You Rather " questions and a debate about gaming hot takes.

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New Game Plus Podcast  Episode 4

Joel and Zach are joined by Trevor for a BlizzCon-focused episode that turns into a full World of Warcraft conversation. They kick off with what everyone has been playing, including Crimson Moon, Palworld, Star Wars Zero Company, and Blood of Dawnwalker, before moving into the big Blizzard announcements and how reviews affect whether they try a game at launch. In this episode, the trio talks through the appeal of MMO progression, why WoW still hooks players after years of play, and what Blizzard’s latest reveals could mean for both veterans and...

New Game Plus Podcast Episode 3

Zach and Joel cover what they have been playing lately, then dig into a lively run of gaming news and opinionated discussion around remakes, gaming flops, and what first got them hooked on games in the first place. The episode is casual, personal, and game-focused, with both hosts weighing in on upcoming releases, industry controversy, and a few spicy takes.

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In this episode, Joel talks about finishing up Star Wars Zero Company, highlighting its Clone Wars setting, a surprising story twist, and why the...

New Game Plus Podcast - Episode 2

Joel and Zach discuss the games currently taking over their time, the announced remake of The Witcher 3, Xbox's proposed physical-to-digital game licensing feature, Gamescom's biggest upcoming titles, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and a blind ranking of iconic video game protagonists.

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Zach explains his heavily modded Skyrim setup, including vanilla-plus additions such as camping, hunting, expanded skill trees, improved AI, and more immersive NPC behavior.Joel shares his first 20 hours with Star Wars Zero Company, an XCOM-inspired tactical RPG featuring unlockable characters, increasingly difficult missions...

New Game Plus kicks off with Joel and Zach diving into the games they’ve been playing lately, from Skyrim with mods and Dead by Daylight to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, League of Legends, and the ongoing debate around remasters, pre-orders, and gaming subscriptions.

In this episode, we cover:

What we’ve been playing latelyWhy mods can make Skyrim feel brand newDead by Daylight rage, teamwork, and community updatesThoughts on Assassin’s Creed Shadows and YasukeHot takes on Souls games, Expedition 33, and Black Myth WukongThe state of gaming news: physical vs. digital ownership, Sony’s disc-less...