GameCritics.com Podcast Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:01:53 +0000 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:01:53 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 https://www.gamecritics.com/ en https://www.gamecritics.com/ https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/b/4/5/7b45ba9ad67e2144/GameCritics_Radio.jpg GameCritics.com Podcast GameCritics Bridge Crew false GameCritics Bridge Crew podcast@gamecritics.com episodic no GameCritics.com Radio: Anthem GameCritics.com Radio: Anthem Thu, 14 Mar 2019 03:38:28 +0000 Elijah Beahm and Gene Park join Mike Suskie to discuss Anthem. It's not as negative as you might expect (though still mostly negative). Also, Gene offers his defense for Crackdown 3, and Elijah reminisces about the lost art of the movie tie-in.]]> Anthem. It's not as negative as you might expect (though still mostly negative). Also, Gene offers his defense for Crackdown 3, and Elijah reminisces about the lost art of the movie tie-in.]]> 01:42:22 false full GameCritics Radio: Darksiders III, Vampyr, and more GameCritics Radio: Darksiders III, Vampyr, and more Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:57:41 +0000 Richard Naik joins Mike Suskie to jabber about Darksiders, non-descriptive game titles, Vampyr, and other assorted things.

]]> Richard Naik joins Mike Suskie to jabber about Darksiders, non-descriptive game titles, Vampyr, and other assorted things.

]]> 01:18:25 false full GameCritics.com Podcast 2018 GOTY Celebration GameCritics.com Podcast 2018 GOTY Celebration Sat, 12 Jan 2019 03:53:18 +0000 Your favorite GameCritics reunite to celebrate the best games of 2018. Feel the love! Be the love! With Richard Naik, Mike Suskie, Dan Weissenberger, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> Your favorite GameCritics reunite to celebrate the best games of 2018. Feel the love! Be the love! With Richard Naik, Mike Suskie, Dan Weissenberger, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> 03:02:58 false full GameCritics.com Radio: Vampyr Roundtable GameCritics.com Radio: Vampyr Roundtable Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:53:49 +0000 01:09:35 false full GameCritics.com Radio 2017 Holiday Awards Spectacular GameCritics.com Radio 2017 Holiday Awards Spectacular Sat, 13 Jan 2018 07:22:59 +0000 Our tenth (tenth!) Game of the Year spectacular is not just a celebration of 2017, but of all the spectaculars that preceded it. Marvel as we countdown to our ultimate Game of the Game of the Year! Starring your heroes Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, Dan Weissenberger, Mike Suskie, and Tim "Quicksilver" Spaeth.

]]> Our tenth (tenth!) Game of the Year spectacular is not just a celebration of 2017, but of all the spectaculars that preceded it. Marvel as we countdown to our ultimate Game of the Game of the Year! Starring your heroes Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, Dan Weissenberger, Mike Suskie, and Tim "Quicksilver" Spaeth.

]]> 03:16:53 false full GameCritics.com Radio E3 2017 Spectacular GameCritics.com Radio E3 2017 Spectacular Mon, 10 Jul 2017 05:32:47 +0000 The A Squad is back! Join the classic crew for a riveting E3 2017 roundtable, with Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and *gasp* Mike Bracken.

]]> The A Squad is back! Join the classic crew for a riveting E3 2017 roundtable, with Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and *gasp* Mike Bracken.

]]> 01:45:32 false full GameCritics Radio: Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 - The Definitive Podcast GameCritics Radio: Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 - The Definitive Podcast Mon, 29 May 2017 17:03:59 +0000 Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 - is it a buggy disaster, or the game of the year? Could it be both? Join a trio of critics as they explore this modern shooter that's as brilliantly designed as it is nearly unplayable!

Host Dan Weissenberger (@gc_danny)is joined for this podcast by:

Elijah Beham(@paradigmfallen), whose unabridged video game reviews can be found at the Unabridged Gamer YouTube Page, and Xalavier Nelson Jr. (@WritNelson), a narrative designer whose Patreon offers a better Bio than I could ever write!

]]> Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 - is it a buggy disaster, or the game of the year? Could it be both? Join a trio of critics as they explore this modern shooter that's as brilliantly designed as it is nearly unplayable!

Host Dan Weissenberger (@gc_danny)is joined for this podcast by:

Elijah Beham(@paradigmfallen), whose unabridged video game reviews can be found at the Unabridged Gamer YouTube Page, and Xalavier Nelson Jr. (@WritNelson), a narrative designer whose Patreon offers a better Bio than I could ever write!

]]> 01:01:11 false full GameCritics.com Radio Episode 5 GameCritics.com Radio Episode 5 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 02:49:27 +0000 It's an old-timey affair as GameCritics veterans swap tales of the Nintendo Switch and gush over The Legend of Zelda: Faith of the Heart (or whatever it's called). Plus, we employ hard science to determine the best Zelda experience of all time. With your very attractive pals Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Mike Suskie, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> It's an old-timey affair as GameCritics veterans swap tales of the Nintendo Switch and gush over The Legend of Zelda: Faith of the Heart (or whatever it's called). Plus, we employ hard science to determine the best Zelda experience of all time. With your very attractive pals Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Mike Suskie, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> 01:41:27 false full GameCritics.com Radio Episode 4 GameCritics.com Radio Episode 4 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:16:24 +0000 The PSVR check-in returns with an extended look at the first-ever AAA VR title: Resident Evil VII. Join Steven and Dan as they go through the ins and outs of both the overall game, and the experience of being inside the Baker Homestead. Warning - spoiler talk starts ~25 minutes into the show. There is a warning and alarm.

]]> The PSVR check-in returns with an extended look at the first-ever AAA VR title: Resident Evil VII. Join Steven and Dan as they go through the ins and outs of both the overall game, and the experience of being inside the Baker Homestead. Warning - spoiler talk starts ~25 minutes into the show. There is a warning and alarm.

]]> 01:11:12 false full GameCritics.com Radio Episode 3 GameCritics.com Radio Episode 3 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 21:18:59 +0000 Mike (@MikeSuskie) and Dan (@gc_danny) have a lot to say about Resident Evil 7, and it's almost universally positive. Join them for an in-depth discussion, and then join them again after the final musical break for some spoiler talk. In between, they get giddy over killing Nazis and talk some smack about Paul Anderson (the bad one).

]]> Mike (@MikeSuskie) and Dan (@gc_danny) have a lot to say about Resident Evil 7, and it's almost universally positive. Join them for an in-depth discussion, and then join them again after the final musical break for some spoiler talk. In between, they get giddy over killing Nazis and talk some smack about Paul Anderson (the bad one).

]]> 01:30:21 false full GameCritics.com Radio Episode 158: 2016 GOTY Extravaganza GameCritics.com Radio Episode 158: 2016 GOTY Extravaganza Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:59:29 +0000 A sextet of GameCritics' finest reflect on the year that was. It's an old school holiday spectacular packed with all negativity you've come to expect (and surprisingly more than a dash of good cheer). With Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Dan Weissenberger, Corey Motley, Mike Suskie, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> A sextet of GameCritics' finest reflect on the year that was. It's an old school holiday spectacular packed with all negativity you've come to expect (and surprisingly more than a dash of good cheer). With Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Dan Weissenberger, Corey Motley, Mike Suskie, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> 03:07:27 false full GameCritics.com Radio Episode 2 GameCritics.com Radio Episode 2 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:18:07 +0000 Join Richard (@richardnaik) and Dan (@gc_danny) as they explore the wonders of Dishonored 2. Also, be sure to listen *after* the ending theme for some hot Dishonored spoilerific talk as well. Also featuring some chatter about Luke Cage, the 2016 US Presidential Election, and rails shooters.

]]> Join Richard (@richardnaik) and Dan (@gc_danny) as they explore the wonders of Dishonored 2. Also, be sure to listen *after* the ending theme for some hot Dishonored spoilerific talk as well. Also featuring some chatter about Luke Cage, the 2016 US Presidential Election, and rails shooters.

]]> 51:10 false full GameCritics.com Radio Episode 1 GameCritics.com Radio Episode 1 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 22:08:00 +0000 The first episode of the rebranded, relaunched, retooled, and rebooted GameCritics media effort. Richard Naik and Tim Spaeth discuss the reasons behind the switch, and also discuss the Nintendo Switch and the art of segue. For the second half of the show (starting around the one hour mark) Dan Weissenberger and our good friend Steven Brown run down the Playstation VR launch effort and attempt to not look silly in VR gear.

]]> The first episode of the rebranded, relaunched, retooled, and rebooted GameCritics media effort. Richard Naik and Tim Spaeth discuss the reasons behind the switch, and also discuss the Nintendo Switch and the art of segue. For the second half of the show (starting around the one hour mark) Dan Weissenberger and our good friend Steven Brown run down the Playstation VR launch effort and attempt to not look silly in VR gear.

]]> 02:16:47 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 157: ReCore and Keiji Inafune's No Good Very Bad year GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 157: ReCore and Keiji Inafune's No Good Very Bad year Sun, 16 Oct 2016 07:10:30 +0000 Another one on one affair as Richard Naik and Mike "permanently screw yourself into a hole" Suskie discuss the (de)merits of ReCore and the collapse of Keiji Inafune's reputation. Also, if you have not played Metroid Prime, please do so. You'll thank us.

]]> Another one on one affair as Richard Naik and Mike "permanently screw yourself into a hole" Suskie discuss the (de)merits of ReCore and the collapse of Keiji Inafune's reputation. Also, if you have not played Metroid Prime, please do so. You'll thank us.

]]> 57:39 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 156: Overwatch, Multiplayer, and Impostors GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 156: Overwatch, Multiplayer, and Impostors Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:57:55 +0000 Another two-man affair as grizzled multiplayer veteran Richard Naik talks with Brad Gallaway about Overwatch, the game that finally made him question his stance on hating fun of all kinds. Also a few words about the GameCritics impostor, who is still pretending to be us in an attempt to get free download codes from publishers. 

]]> Another two-man affair as grizzled multiplayer veteran Richard Naik talks with Brad Gallaway about Overwatch, the game that finally made him question his stance on hating fun of all kinds. Also a few words about the GameCritics impostor, who is still pretending to be us in an attempt to get free download codes from publishers.

]]> 56:17 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 155: Mankind United: An Intimate Evening with Richard and Corey GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 155: Mankind United: An Intimate Evening with Richard and Corey Sat, 03 Sep 2016 21:44:50 +0000 A romantic two-man affair as Richard and Corey chat about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, pulling away from social media, and bad television. 

]]> A romantic two-man affair as Richard and Corey chat about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, pulling away from social media, and bad television.

]]> 50:24 false full GameCritics.com Podast Episode 154: Pokemon Go, No Man's Sky, and Star Trek GameCritics.com Podast Episode 154: Pokemon Go, No Man's Sky, and Star Trek Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:16:27 +0000 We're back, a mere 12 years after our last show. No Man's Sky, Inside, Pokemon Go, Mighty Number Nine, The Fall, and We Happy Few, plus Star Trek Beyond, social media malaise, and a deep dive into Richard's digestive system. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Corey Motley, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> We're back, a mere 12 years after our last show. No Man's Sky, Inside, Pokemon Go, Mighty Number Nine, The Fall, and We Happy Few, plus Star Trek Beyond, social media malaise, and a deep dive into Richard's digestive system. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Corey Motley, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> 02:09:02 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 153: E3 Spectacular GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 153: E3 Spectacular Thu, 23 Jun 2016 03:20:58 +0000 From Kratos to Zelda, from Neo to Scorpio, and from LeVar Burton to the Ends of the Earth, it's our annual roundup of gaming's biggest week. E3! What more could you possibly need to know? Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Corey Motley, and Tim "Gauntlet Schmauntlet" Spaeth.

]]> From Kratos to Zelda, from Neo to Scorpio, and from LeVar Burton to the Ends of the Earth, it's our annual roundup of gaming's biggest week. E3! What more could you possibly need to know? Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Corey Motley, and Tim "Gauntlet Schmauntlet" Spaeth.

]]> 02:28:20 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 152: Overwatch Playcast GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 152: Overwatch Playcast Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:58:51 +0000 LIVE from the Internet, it's the first ever GameCritics playcast! Richard and Suskie join forces to debate the merits of Blizzard's latest powerhouse and to talk about how great Team Fortress 2 was/is.

]]> LIVE from the Internet, it's the first ever GameCritics playcast! Richard and Suskie join forces to debate the merits of Blizzard's latest powerhouse and to talk about how great Team Fortress 2 was/is.

]]> 43 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 151: Sequels and a New Beginning GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 151: Sequels and a New Beginning Sun, 05 Jun 2016 06:23:09 +0000 We'd like to tell you about our favorite sequels of all time. Won't you join us? Plus exclusive behind-the-scenes tales of the GameCritics website relaunch! Oooh, juicy! Starring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Richard Naik's Respiratory System, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> We'd like to tell you about our favorite sequels of all time. Won't you join us? Plus exclusive behind-the-scenes tales of the GameCritics website relaunch! Oooh, juicy! Starring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Richard Naik's Respiratory System, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> 01:42:12 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 150: Dark Souls 3 and Mirror's Edge Catalyst Demo GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 150: Dark Souls 3 and Mirror's Edge Catalyst Demo Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:30:32 +0000 For episode 150 we turn to the final entry in the Souls series, at least until it's rebooted. We delve into major Dark Souls 3 spoilers around the 17 minute mark, so you have been warned. Also, brief chitchat about Mirror's Edge Catalyst demo, Salt & Sanctuary, and making fun of the WiiU. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Ashley King.

]]> For episode 150 we turn to the final entry in the Souls series, at least until it's rebooted. We delve into major Dark Souls 3 spoilers around the 17 minute mark, so you have been warned. Also, brief chitchat about Mirror's Edge Catalyst demo, Salt & Sanctuary, and making fun of the WiiU. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Ashley King.

]]> 01:15:52 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 149: The Division and Batman vs Superman GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 149: The Division and Batman vs Superman Mon, 18 Apr 2016 01:10:26 +0000 The gang returns after yet another long hiatus to deliver a showstopping discussion of Ubisoft's latest apology game in The Division, plus we also marvel at the sheer Division (give me a pun award please) among our panelists regarding the most recent Zack Snyder spectacular, Batman vs Superman. The BvS segment featured *heavy* spoilers and starts around 1:12. Starring Tim Spaeth, Chi King Lui, Brad Gallaway, Dan Weissenberger, and Gene "The Media" Park.

]]> The gang returns after yet another long hiatus to deliver a showstopping discussion of Ubisoft's latest apology game in The Division, plus we also marvel at the sheer Division (give me a pun award please) among our panelists regarding the most recent Zack Snyder spectacular, Batman vs Superman. The BvS segment featured *heavy* spoilers and starts around 1:12. Starring Tim Spaeth, Chi King Lui, Brad Gallaway, Dan Weissenberger, and Gene "The Media" Park.

]]> 02:16:26 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 148: Street Fighter V and Far Cry Primal GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 148: Street Fighter V and Far Cry Primal Sun, 13 Mar 2016 16:27:30 +0000 Old friend Darren Forman stops by to discuss 50% of Street Fighter V. Why 50%? Because the other half apparently hasn't been released yet. Comedy! Plus Brad embraces his inner caveman in Far Cry Primal, and Chi marvels at Chun Li's fashion choices. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Darren Forman.

]]> Old friend Darren Forman stops by to discuss 50% of Street Fighter V. Why 50%? Because the other half apparently hasn't been released yet. Comedy! Plus Brad embraces his inner caveman in Far Cry Primal, and Chi marvels at Chun Li's fashion choices. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Darren Forman.

]]> 01:31:58 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 147: Firewatch and Star Trek Captains GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 147: Firewatch and Star Trek Captains Thu, 25 Feb 2016 04:39:39 +0000 Firewatch! It's a thing. To tell you any more would enter spoiler territory. However! There is a special spoiler segment from about 0:26 to 0:53 if you're into that. Also we dive again in Felipe's Mailbag, and come away with the one nerd question to rule them all-who is the best Star Trek Captain? Featuring Tim Speath, Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, and Corey Motley.

]]> Firewatch! It's a thing. To tell you any more would enter spoiler territory. However! There is a special spoiler segment from about 0:26 to 0:53 if you're into that. Also we dive again in Felipe's Mailbag, and come away with the one nerd question to rule them all-who is the best Star Trek Captain? Featuring Tim Speath, Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, and Corey Motley.

]]> 02:03:27 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 146: Tales from the Borderlands and other Strange Tales GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 146: Tales from the Borderlands and other Strange Tales Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:24:09 +0000 Our annual GOTY afterparty gets into full swing as we talk about Tales from the Borderlands, our surprise runner-up from 2015. Also on the agenda: vibrators and near-death experiences. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Corey Motley.

]]> Our annual GOTY afterparty gets into full swing as we talk about Tales from the Borderlands, our surprise runner-up from 2015. Also on the agenda: vibrators and near-death experiences. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Corey Motley.

]]> 01:44:08 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 145: GOTY 2015 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 145: GOTY 2015 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:47:06 +0000 You are not prepared. Our celebration of the year in games starts calmly and concludes with sheer, unadulterated madness. Felipe will never be the same. Starring Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Daniel Weissenberger, Jeffrey Matulef, Tim Spaeth, and a surprise guest tasked with a burden so great, it makes Frodo's journey to Mordor look like a Target run. You are NOT prepared.

]]> You are not prepared. Our celebration of the year in games starts calmly and concludes with sheer, unadulterated madness. Felipe will never be the same. Starring Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Daniel Weissenberger, Jeffrey Matulef, Tim Spaeth, and a surprise guest tasked with a burden so great, it makes Frodo's journey to Mordor look like a Target run. You are NOT prepared.

]]> 02:59:34 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 144: Xenoblade Chronicles X and Hand of Fate GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 144: Xenoblade Chronicles X and Hand of Fate Tue, 29 Dec 2015 02:02:00 +0000 Our first threesome in a long while has us diving into the wild world of Xenoblade Chronicles X, also known as JRPG Skyrim. Plus we take on the Hand of Fate in the latest installment of Oprah's Game Exchange. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, and Brad Gallaway.

]]> Our first threesome in a long while has us diving into the wild world of Xenoblade Chronicles X, also known as JRPG Skyrim. Plus we take on the Hand of Fate in the latest installment of Oprah's Game Exchange. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, and Brad Gallaway.

]]> 01:14:59 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 143: Bloodborne The Old Hunters and Assassin's Creed Syndicate GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 143: Bloodborne The Old Hunters and Assassin's Creed Syndicate Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:22:33 +0000 And old school four-man affair as we punish ourselves in Bloodborne: The Old Hunters. After that the unspeakable terror continues with Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, followed by a sweet reprieve with Felipe's Mailbag. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Richard Naik.

]]> And old school four-man affair as we punish ourselves in Bloodborne: The Old Hunters. After that the unspeakable terror continues with Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, followed by a sweet reprieve with Felipe's Mailbag. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Richard Naik.

]]> 01:42:21 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 142: Fallout 4 and Transformers Devastation GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 142: Fallout 4 and Transformers Devastation Sat, 28 Nov 2015 01:54:31 +0000 Fallout 4! It's......there, I guess. Plus Chi gets to talk about his favorite subject, Transformers, for six hours. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Mike Suskie.

]]> Fallout 4! It's......there, I guess. Plus Chi gets to talk about his favorite subject, Transformers, for six hours. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Mike Suskie.

]]> 01:43:34 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 141: Beginner's Guide, SOMA, Steam Box, and Suskie's Top 10 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 141: Beginner's Guide, SOMA, Steam Box, and Suskie's Top 10 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 05:08:42 +0000 Brad loves PC gaming now! (Sort of) Beginner's Guide is amazing! (Not really) Mike Suskie's top 10 list exhibits very fine taste! (Mostly) Tim Spaeth is here! (That one's 100% true) Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, Mike Suskie, and Corey Motley.

]]> Brad loves PC gaming now! (Sort of) Beginner's Guide is amazing! (Not really) Mike Suskie's top 10 list exhibits very fine taste! (Mostly) Tim Spaeth is here! (That one's 100% true) Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, Mike Suskie, and Corey Motley.

]]> 02:28:55 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 140: Destiny The Taken King, Blood Bowl 2, and remembering Dylan Collins GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 140: Destiny The Taken King, Blood Bowl 2, and remembering Dylan Collins Mon, 12 Oct 2015 23:20:15 +0000 We share our memories about Dylan Collins all the good things he did for us, plus Destiny has finally won Tim over and Brad now loves football. We also answer a couple of the thousands of dating and relationship questions we've received over the years. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, and Richard Naik.

]]> We share our memories about Dylan Collins all the good things he did for us, plus Destiny has finally won Tim over and Brad now loves football. We also answer a couple of the thousands of dating and relationship questions we've received over the years. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, and Richard Naik.

]]> 02:19:54 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 139: Metal Gear Solid V, Mad Max, and Grow Home GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 139: Metal Gear Solid V, Mad Max, and Grow Home Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:05:30 +0000 The latest Metal Gear is out and it's so great it apparently got Hideo Kojima fired. The crew talks about it plus Mad Max and Grow Home. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

]]> The latest Metal Gear is out and it's so great it apparently got Hideo Kojima fired. The crew talks about it plus Mad Max and Grow Home. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

]]> 01:49:07 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 138: Live from PAX Prime 2015 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 138: Live from PAX Prime 2015 Sun, 06 Sep 2015 17:40:09 +0000 Our second annual PAXcast featuring hard hitting analysis of all the happenings and body odors of this year's biggest gaming convention. Big thanks to Katsu Burger for allowing ur to record on their premises until they noticed and started looking at us weird. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, David Roberts, and Steven Brown.

]]> Our second annual PAXcast featuring hard hitting analysis of all the happenings and body odors of this year's biggest gaming convention. Big thanks to Katsu Burger for allowing ur to record on their premises until they noticed and started looking at us weird. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, David Roberts, and Steven Brown.

]]> 34:08 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 137: Felipe's Mailbag and Mac's Top 10 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 137: Felipe's Mailbag and Mac's Top 10 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:44:28 +0000 Over the years we at GameCritics have gotten more questions than we can possibly answer. Tonight we try to do a few of them, with predictably hilarious results. Plus the Top 10 train finally arrives at the absurdly detailed Mac station. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Michael "Mac" Cunningham.

]]> Over the years we at GameCritics have gotten more questions than we can possibly answer. Tonight we try to do a few of them, with predictably hilarious results. Plus the Top 10 train finally arrives at the absurdly detailed Mac station. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Michael "Mac" Cunningham.

]]> 02:19:17 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 136: Long Games and Chi's Top 10 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 136: Long Games and Chi's Top 10 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 02:22:08 +0000 The gang returns to talk about Monster Hunter, Persona 4, and what makes a game worth hundreds of hours of our time. Plus we get to hear Founder & Owner Chi Kong Lui's Top 10 Games of All Time. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Dan Weissenberger, and Mac Cunningham.

 

0:00 - 1:10 - What we've been playing/long games1:10 - close - Chi's Top 10

]]> The gang returns to talk about Monster Hunter, Persona 4, and what makes a game worth hundreds of hours of our time. Plus we get to hear Founder & Owner Chi Kong Lui's Top 10 Games of All Time. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Dan Weissenberger, and Mac Cunningham.

0:00 - 1:10 - What we've been playing/long games1:10 - close - Chi's Top 10

]]> 02:37:06 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 135: 15 years, Arkham Knight, and Tim's Top 10 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 135: 15 years, Arkham Knight, and Tim's Top 10 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:58:25 +0000 It's been 15 heartfelt years since GameCritics.com first opend for business. We share our thoughts on our time together, plus some Arkham Knight talk followed by Tim's Top 10 list. Featuring Tim Speath, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Anne Lee, and Jeffrey Mautlef.

00:01 : thoughts on Satoru Iwata, celebration of GameCritics' 15th anniversary
00:14 : what we've been playing
00:38 : Arkham Knight (non-spoiler)
01:06 : Tim's Top 10
01:52 : Arkham Knight (spoiler)

 

]]> It's been 15 heartfelt years since GameCritics.com first opend for business. We share our thoughts on our time together, plus some Arkham Knight talk followed by Tim's Top 10 list. Featuring Tim Speath, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Anne Lee, and Jeffrey Mautlef.

00:01 : thoughts on Satoru Iwata, celebration of GameCritics' 15th anniversary00:14 : what we've been playing00:38 : Arkham Knight (non-spoiler)01:06 : Tim's Top 1001:52 : Arkham Knight (spoiler)

]]> 02:17:13 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 134: Aaron's Top 10 Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 134: Aaron's Top 10 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 02:04:01 +0000 A shorter than normal episode (IE everyone was home and in bed before midnight) featuring some casual chat about Rythm Heaven Plus, Nier, and Batman: Arkham Knight. Plus, our good friend Aaron shares his top 10 games of all time. Featuring Richard Naik, Anne Lee, Aaron, and Steve Wittkamp.

]]> A shorter than normal episode (IE everyone was home and in bed before midnight) featuring some casual chat about Rythm Heaven Plus, Nier, and Batman: Arkham Knight. Plus, our good friend Aaron shares his top 10 games of all time. Featuring Richard Naik, Anne Lee, Aaron, and Steve Wittkamp.

]]> 01:16:01 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 133: E3 and Richard's Top 10 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 133: E3 and Richard's Top 10 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:42:13 +0000 Tim is back! For (kind of) good this time! The King returns for our annual E3 analysis show, plus Richard takes his turn in the Top 10 chair. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, and Anne Lee.

]]> Tim is back! For (kind of) good this time! The King returns for our annual E3 analysis show, plus Richard takes his turn in the Top 10 chair. Featuring Tim Spaeth, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, and Anne Lee.

]]> 02:07:17 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 132: E3 Predictions and Anne's Top 10 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 132: E3 Predictions and Anne's Top 10 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 01:44:08 +0000 It's almost time for the game indistry's magical masturbatory event, E3! We share our exciting and totally serious predictions, plus we delve into our next round of Top 10 discussion, this time starring Anne. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mac Cunningham.

]]> It's almost time for the game indistry's magical masturbatory event, E3! We share our exciting and totally serious predictions, plus we delve into our next round of Top 10 discussion, this time starring Anne. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mac Cunningham.

]]> 01:47:38 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 131: Witcher 3 and Brad's Top 10 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 131: Witcher 3 and Brad's Top 10 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 23:31:06 +0000 The crew dissects the latest adventure of Grumble McGrumbleson in The Witcher 3, plus on the heels of David Letterman's retirement we dive into the holy grail of game discussion that is the Top 10 list. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, Mike Suskie, and Jeffrey Mautlef.

]]> The crew dissects the latest adventure of Grumble McGrumbleson in The Witcher 3, plus on the heels of David Letterman's retirement we dive into the holy grail of game discussion that is the Top 10 list. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, Mike Suskie, and Jeffrey Mautlef.

]]> 02:15:12 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 130: Monster Hunter GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 130: Monster Hunter Fri, 29 May 2015 06:46:34 +0000 The gang finally gets around to talking some Monter Hunter, Circle Pad or not. This also marks one of the three times in recorded human history that the entire crew actually played the same game....together! Featuring Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

]]> The gang finally gets around to talking some Monter Hunter, Circle Pad or not. This also marks one of the three times in recorded human history that the entire crew actually played the same game....together! Featuring Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

]]> 02:08:00 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 129: Goodbye and Hello GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 129: Goodbye and Hello Sat, 16 May 2015 16:55:18 +0000 We bid a fond farewell to Sinan Kubba as he begins his new journey as a door-to-door Vita saleman. Or something like that. As one friend leaves another arrives, as we welcome Anne Lee into the inner circle. Also, final thoughts on Bloodborne plus a rousing round of Thumbs. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken (!!!), and Mike Suskie.

]]> We bid a fond farewell to Sinan Kubba as he begins his new journey as a door-to-door Vita saleman. Or something like that. As one friend leaves another arrives, as we welcome Anne Lee into the inner circle. Also, final thoughts on Bloodborne plus a rousing round of Thumbs. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken (!!!), and Mike Suskie.

]]> 01:32:18 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 128: Chocobos covered in Bloodborne GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 128: Chocobos covered in Bloodborne Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:22:26 +0000 Sinan Kubba is back in the hotseat alongside Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui and Mike Suskie. A bumper show this time around, with an even bumpier 40 minutes on Bloodborne. If you get Bloodbored, skip to the 47 minute mark for the rest of the show, where we cover Final Fantasy Type 0 HD, more Amiibo drama, more on Etrian Mystery Dungeon, and a feature segment on the state of multiplayer.

]]> Sinan Kubba is back in the hotseat alongside Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui and Mike Suskie. A bumper show this time around, with an even bumpier 40 minutes on Bloodborne. If you get Bloodbored, skip to the 47 minute mark for the rest of the show, where we cover Final Fantasy Type 0 HD, more Amiibo drama, more on Etrian Mystery Dungeon, and a feature segment on the state of multiplayer.

]]> 02:25:05 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 127: A Song in our Hearts GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 127: A Song in our Hearts Fri, 27 Mar 2015 04:30:14 +0000 Anne Lee fills in for Richard Naik to host a groovy episode all about music games. Featuring Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui and esteemed guest Mac Cunningham, the crew talks Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Flame Over, htoL#NiQ and more before dissecting the announcement of Rock Band 4.

]]> Anne Lee fills in for Richard Naik to host a groovy episode all about music games. Featuring Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui and esteemed guest Mac Cunningham, the crew talks Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Flame Over, htoL#NiQ and more before dissecting the announcement of Rock Band 4.

]]> 01:50:00 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 126: Chi's Big Bag of Amiibos Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 126: Chi's Big Bag of Amiibos Mon, 09 Mar 2015 02:24:17 +0000 Sinan Kubba is joined by Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui and Richard "1815" Naik to talk Dying Light, Super Smash Bros and Persona 3. Also, the first (and last?) ever round of Sinan's Question Time.

]]> Sinan Kubba is joined by Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui and Richard "1815" Naik to talk Dying Light, Super Smash Bros and Persona 3. Also, the first (and last?) ever round of Sinan's Question Time.

]]> 01:56:08 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 125: Club Nintendo and Generation 8 Year In Review GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 125: Club Nintendo and Generation 8 Year In Review Sat, 07 Feb 2015 05:05:26 +0000 We've had over a year with the new generation of consoles, and we take a look at who is providing the best playing experience for our hard earned money. Spoiler: it's not Ubisoft. Plus we talk a little bit about the closing of Club Nintendo and revisit one of our favorite topics from yesteryear in the Games that Made Us, this time focused two of our best friends. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Aaron "the Iron Man."

]]> We've had over a year with the new generation of consoles, and we take a look at who is providing the best playing experience for our hard earned money. Spoiler: it's not Ubisoft. Plus we talk a little bit about the closing of Club Nintendo and revisit one of our favorite topics from yesteryear in the Games that Made Us, this time focused two of our best friends. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Suskie, and Aaron "the Iron Man."

]]> 02:12:09 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 124: Review Scores and The Hook GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 124: Review Scores and The Hook Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:40:24 +0000 The crew talks about the recent decision by Joystiq to ditch review scores (note: this episode was recorded BEFORE the unfortunate announcement of Joystiq's closure), plus we tackle an old question: how long should one give a game to get good, i.e. the "hook" moment? Featuring Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, and Anne Lee.

]]> The crew talks about the recent decision by Joystiq to ditch review scores (note: this episode was recorded BEFORE the unfortunate announcement of Joystiq's closure), plus we tackle an old question: how long should one give a game to get good, i.e. the "hook" moment? Featuring Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, and Anne Lee.

]]> 01:44:09 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 123: Game of the Year 2014 Spectacular GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 123: Game of the Year 2014 Spectacular Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:20:06 +0000 Lights! Camera! Horrible Skype updates! As 2014 comes to a close, the crew reflects on the highs, the lows, the really lows, and the really really lows. Plus, it's our closest, most exciting Game of the Year vote yet. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, Dan Weissenberger, and Sinan Kubba.

]]> Lights! Camera! Horrible Skype updates! As 2014 comes to a close, the crew reflects on the highs, the lows, the really lows, and the really really lows. Plus, it's our closest, most exciting Game of the Year vote yet. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Tim Spaeth, Dan Weissenberger, and Sinan Kubba.

]]> 03:01:35 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 122: The Age of Dragon Age GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 122: The Age of Dragon Age Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:58:55 +0000 Dragon Age: Inquisition is big and meaty, but it's nothing our crew can't chew up. Come join us as we dish on Inquisition, share out thoughts on the greater Dragon Age franchise, and have a spirited discussion about having relations with fictional characters. Featuring Richard Naik, Sinan Kubba, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Kate "Swords & Shields" Cox.

]]> Dragon Age: Inquisition is big and meaty, but it's nothing our crew can't chew up. Come join us as we dish on Inquisition, share out thoughts on the greater Dragon Age franchise, and have a spirited discussion about having relations with fictional characters. Featuring Richard Naik, Sinan Kubba, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Kate "Swords & Shields" Cox.

]]> 01:47:13 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 121: The Return of the King GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 121: The Return of the King Sat, 13 Dec 2014 03:28:21 +0000 He's back in the host chair, and Felipe's right beside him. For one night only (well, hopefully not), Tim Spaeth steps in at the last minute to take the reins. It's old-school episode all round, with Mike Bracken, Brad Gallaway and Chi Kong Lui making it an "OG panel." And, last but not least, Anne Lee returns to tell us more about the future (well, Japan)

]]> He's back in the host chair, and Felipe's right beside him. For one night only (well, hopefully not), Tim Spaeth steps in at the last minute to take the reins. It's old-school episode all round, with Mike Bracken, Brad Gallaway and Chi Kong Lui making it an "OG panel." And, last but not least, Anne Lee returns to tell us more about the future (well, Japan)

]]> 02:27:03 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 120: Hyrule Warriors, Alien Isolation, Dragon Age Inquisition, and the Souls Odyssey GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 120: Hyrule Warriors, Alien Isolation, Dragon Age Inquisition, and the Souls Odyssey Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:36:08 +0000 First timer Mike Suskie joins us to discuss Alien: Isolation and Hyrule Warriors, then Brad and Richard give their first impressions of Dragon Age: Inqusition. Also we talk about pigeons a lot. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

]]> First timer Mike Suskie joins us to discuss Alien: Isolation and Hyrule Warriors, then Brad and Richard give their first impressions of Dragon Age: Inqusition. Also we talk about pigeons a lot. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Anne Lee, and Mike Suskie.

]]> 01:46:36 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 119: The Host-acular GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 119: The Host-acular Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:42:43 +0000 Description. This Particular Host Sinan Kubba and Also Host Richard Naik are joined by no other GameCritics.com Podcast regulars, but thankfully Chic-Pixel's Anne Lee is here to bring her importing insight on Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Danganronpa: Another Episode, while GamerNode's Eddie Inzauto talks Oculus and the end of the world as we may come to know it.

]]> Description. This Particular Host Sinan Kubba and Also Host Richard Naik are joined by no other GameCritics.com Podcast regulars, but thankfully Chic-Pixel's Anne Lee is here to bring her importing insight on Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Danganronpa: Another Episode, while GamerNode's Eddie Inzauto talks Oculus and the end of the world as we may come to know it.

]]> 01:53:37 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 118: Destiny GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 118: Destiny Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:52:12 +0000 Thew crew meets their Destiny. *checks off mandatory joke marker* Now that Bungie's 500 million dollar monster is out, what did we think of it? Turns out we have a podcast to express that very thing! With Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike "The Lootman" Bracken, and special guest Gene Park.

]]> Thew crew meets their Destiny. *checks off mandatory joke marker* Now that Bungie's 500 million dollar monster is out, what did we think of it? Turns out we have a podcast to express that very thing! With Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike "The Lootman" Bracken, and special guest Gene Park.

]]> 01:28:16 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 117: In defense of the Vita GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 117: In defense of the Vita Tue, 23 Sep 2014 05:04:50 +0000 Recorded at the end of August 2014. Sinan Kubba is back in the hot seat, joined by Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway and returning superstar Tim "Shuhei" Spaeth to chat about the games from the first half of the year. Also, Brad presents a case for the defense of the Vita.

]]> Recorded at the end of August 2014. Sinan Kubba is back in the hot seat, joined by Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway and returning superstar Tim "Shuhei" Spaeth to chat about the games from the first half of the year. Also, Brad presents a case for the defense of the Vita.

]]> 01:56:57 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 116: Live From PAX Prime GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 116: Live From PAX Prime Fri, 05 Sep 2014 03:24:46 +0000 Live from Seattle, it's Saturday Night! Maybe. Regardless of what day it may be, you're sure to enjoy our first ever PAX on-site podcast, getting into the highlights and lowlights of this year's PAX Prime. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, and Matthew "Master" Hunter.

]]> Live from Seattle, it's Saturday Night! Maybe. Regardless of what day it may be, you're sure to enjoy our first ever PAX on-site podcast, getting into the highlights and lowlights of this year's PAX Prime. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, and Matthew "Master" Hunter.

]]> 01:00:57 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 115: Smart People plus Brad On Souls GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 115: Smart People plus Brad On Souls Wed, 20 Aug 2014 01:24:18 +0000 Just when you thought we couldn't possibly bring you any more Souls discussion.......we bring you more Souls discussion, but this time with people much smarter and with more name recognition than our usual cast. Enjoy! Featuring Nels Anderson (Mark of the Ninja), Matthew Weise (MIT Game Lab), and Toups (GaymeBar podcast). Oh, and Brad Gallaway I guess.

]]> Just when you thought we couldn't possibly bring you any more Souls discussion.......we bring you more Souls discussion, but this time with people much smarter and with more name recognition than our usual cast. Enjoy! Featuring Nels Anderson (Mark of the Ninja), Matthew Weise (MIT Game Lab), and Toups (GaymeBar podcast). Oh, and Brad Gallaway I guess.

]]> 01:39:51 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 114: E3, Destiny Beta, Divinity: Original Sin GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 114: E3, Destiny Beta, Divinity: Original Sin Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:31:09 +0000 At long last we get to our annual E3 coverage, only about 40 days late. In addition, the crew talks on the Destiny Beta, Divinity: Original Sin, Walking Dead S2 Episode 3, The DOTA 2 International, and some weird Gundam Unicorn thing. Chi also gets excited about sex at the end. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad "Eurojanky" Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, Sinan Kubba, and Ashley King.

]]> At long last we get to our annual E3 coverage, only about 40 days late. In addition, the crew talks on the Destiny Beta, Divinity: Original Sin, Walking Dead S2 Episode 3, The DOTA 2 International, and some weird Gundam Unicorn thing. Chi also gets excited about sex at the end. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad "Eurojanky" Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, Sinan Kubba, and Ashley King.

]]> 01:54:36 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 113: Shovel Knight, Watch Dogs, TWAU Episode 5, GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 113: Shovel Knight, Watch Dogs, TWAU Episode 5, Tue, 22 Jul 2014 02:35:03 +0000 Back from our lengthy hiatus with a lengthy rundown of what we've been playing lately. The gang dishes on The Wolf Among Us Episode 5, Watch Dogs, Shovel Knight, Dark Souls, 1001 Spikes, and so much more. Our Watch Dogs analysis will shock and amaze you!

Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Mike "your enjoyment must be approved by me" Bracken. 

]]> Back from our lengthy hiatus with a lengthy rundown of what we've been playing lately. The gang dishes on The Wolf Among Us Episode 5, Watch Dogs, Shovel Knight, Dark Souls, 1001 Spikes, and so much more. Our Watch Dogs analysis will shock and amaze you!

Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Mike "your enjoyment must be approved by me" Bracken.

]]> 02:07:36 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 112: The Xbox Diskinected GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 112: The Xbox Diskinected Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:53:13 +0000 The XBox 180 is now truly complete. With Microsoft's announcement that they are dropping the Kinect requirement for the Xbox One, early adopters have been perturbed in droves. We happen to have three such fellows on the show to talk about their reactions, and if this was really a necessary move. Featuring Richard Naik, Mike Bracken, Ashley King, and special guest Aaron from the Gameenthus podcast.

Intros 0:00-0:12

Xbox Kinect 0:12-0:52

Thumbs 0:52-close

]]> The XBox 180 is now truly complete. With Microsoft's announcement that they are dropping the Kinect requirement for the Xbox One, early adopters have been perturbed in droves. We happen to have three such fellows on the show to talk about their reactions, and if this was really a necessary move. Featuring Richard Naik, Mike Bracken, Ashley King, and special guest Aaron from the Gameenthus podcast.

Intros 0:00-0:12

Xbox Kinect 0:12-0:52

Thumbs 0:52-close

]]> 01:06:19 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 111: The Podcast With Soul...s GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 111: The Podcast With Soul...s Wed, 07 May 2014 22:40:32 +0000 Only 5 years late to the Souls party, Richard assembles four of our favorite guests and an old friend to talk about Demons, Darkness, Death, more Death, and Determination in From Software's Souls series, preceded by a brief watcha been playin. Featuring Richard Naik, Tim "Lego" Spaeth, Michael "Easy Street" Cunningham, Kristin "Covenant" Taylor, and Samantha "Tell Me Everything You Know" Allen.

0:00-0:07 Intro

0:07-0:23 Watcha been playin

0:23-0:50 At what point did you "get" your first Souls game?

0:50-1:15 What makes Souls challenging for you personally?

1:15-1:27 Invading-have you ever done it?

1:27-1:39 The future of Souls

1:39-1:43 Pitch a Souls game to someone unfamiliar with the series

1:43-close Thumbs

]]> Only 5 years late to the Souls party, Richard assembles four of our favorite guests and an old friend to talk about Demons, Darkness, Death, more Death, and Determination in From Software's Souls series, preceded by a brief watcha been playin. Featuring Richard Naik, Tim "Lego" Spaeth, Michael "Easy Street" Cunningham, Kristin "Covenant" Taylor, and Samantha "Tell Me Everything You Know" Allen.

0:00-0:07 Intro

0:07-0:23 Watcha been playin

0:23-0:50 At what point did you "get" your first Souls game?

0:50-1:15 What makes Souls challenging for you personally?

1:15-1:27 Invading-have you ever done it?

1:27-1:39 The future of Souls

1:39-1:43 Pitch a Souls game to someone unfamiliar with the series

1:43-close Thumbs

]]> 02:02:40 true full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 110: TWAU Episode 3 and Listener Qs GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 110: TWAU Episode 3 and Listener Qs Thu, 01 May 2014 00:18:44 +0000 The latest Wolf Among Us episode is out and we can't wait to talk about who we did and did not murder. Also featuring a fresh round of listener questions and some good old fashined watcha been playin. With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Sinan Kubba, and Richard Naik

]]> The latest Wolf Among Us episode is out and we can't wait to talk about who we did and did not murder. Also featuring a fresh round of listener questions and some good old fashined watcha been playin. With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Sinan Kubba, and Richard Naik

]]> 01:45:49 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 109: Pointless GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 109: Pointless Sun, 20 Apr 2014 03:03:59 +0000 After Sinan Kubba taxed the GameCritics brains in a Big Red Potion quiz, he's back in the hotseat to chuck another assortment of strange rules and horrible questions at Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Chi "Sea Breeze" Kong Lui.

]]> After Sinan Kubba taxed the GameCritics brains in a Big Red Potion quiz, he's back in the hotseat to chuck another assortment of strange rules and horrible questions at Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Chi "Sea Breeze" Kong Lui.

]]> 01:15:58 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 108: Dark Souls 2, The Walking Dead Season 2, and The Wolf Among Us GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 108: Dark Souls 2, The Walking Dead Season 2, and The Wolf Among Us Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:35:34 +0000 The only unanimous GOTY winner in the history of the podcast gets a sequel in The Walking Dead Season 2-does it live up to its predecessor? Also on the agenda is Telltale's newest licensed property in The Wolf Among Us, and we also manage squeeze in some discussion about the little-known Dark Souls 2. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Sinan Kubba, and Matt "Mast" Hunter.   

]]> The only unanimous GOTY winner in the history of the podcast gets a sequel in The Walking Dead Season 2-does it live up to its predecessor? Also on the agenda is Telltale's newest licensed property in The Wolf Among Us, and we also manage squeeze in some discussion about the little-known Dark Souls 2. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Sinan Kubba, and Matt "Mast" Hunter.

]]> 01:43:58 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 107: Bravely Default, Lords of Shadow 2, Inazuma Eleven, and Listener Qs GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 107: Bravely Default, Lords of Shadow 2, Inazuma Eleven, and Listener Qs Sun, 09 Mar 2014 05:55:47 +0000 Sinan Kubba is joined by Chi Kong Lui, Mike Bracken, and Brad "Gilligan" Gallaway for a round-up of some of the early big-hitters of 2014, including Bravely Default, Thief, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, and, er, Inazuma Eleven. Then it's a quick-fire edition of listener's questions, followed closely by the ever-stalking Thumbs Up Thumbs Down"  

]]> Sinan Kubba is joined by Chi Kong Lui, Mike Bracken, and Brad "Gilligan" Gallaway for a round-up of some of the early big-hitters of 2014, including Bravely Default, Thief, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, and, er, Inazuma Eleven. Then it's a quick-fire edition of listener's questions, followed closely by the ever-stalking Thumbs Up Thumbs Down"

]]> 01:32:29 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 106: Play to the End GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 106: Play to the End Sun, 23 Feb 2014 02:51:59 +0000 How many games actually need to be played to completion in order to be truly experienced? That is the question we attempt to tackle in this episode, along with a healthy dose of watcha been playing. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Ashley King, and first-timer Rowan Kaiser. That rhymes!

Also, as you may have heard Rowan is writing a book about Mass Effect.

 

]]> How many games actually need to be played to completion in order to be truly experienced? That is the question we attempt to tackle in this episode, along with a healthy dose of watcha been playing. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Ashley King, and first-timer Rowan Kaiser. That rhymes!

Also, as you may have heard Rowan is writing a book about Mass Effect.

]]> 02:01:40 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 105: Next-Gen Report Cards GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 105: Next-Gen Report Cards Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:21:37 +0000 Sinan Kubba takes roll call and finds Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, and Mike "Aesthetics" Bracken in attendance for a first period of Whatcha Been Playing, followed by an extended study on the next-gen consoles. 

]]> Sinan Kubba takes roll call and finds Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, and Mike "Aesthetics" Bracken in attendance for a first period of Whatcha Been Playing, followed by an extended study on the next-gen consoles.

]]> 02:06:52 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 104: Game of the Year 2013 Friends of the Show Edition GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 104: Game of the Year 2013 Friends of the Show Edition Mon, 27 Jan 2014 06:50:00 +0000 We had so much fun doing our Game of the Year show we decided to invite some of our best friends to a special supplemental episode. All the major awards are covered, including a surprise GOTY pick. Featuring Richard Naik, Tim "I'm a damn man" Spaeth, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Jeffrey Matulef.

]]> We had so much fun doing our Game of the Year show we decided to invite some of our best friends to a special supplemental episode. All the major awards are covered, including a surprise GOTY pick. Featuring Richard Naik, Tim "I'm a damn man" Spaeth, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and Jeffrey Matulef.

]]> 02:24:29 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 103: Game of the Year 2013 GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 103: Game of the Year 2013 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 04:59:00 +0000 Expectations are always high for our year-end festivities, and we aim not to disappoint for 2013. We run down the most notable games from 2013, our own personal highlights, and as always the spine-tingling GOTY vote. Featuring Sinan Kubba, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, Daniel Weissenberger, and special guest James Carter of Caine and Rinse fame. Also, apologies for the low quality of my audio.

]]> Expectations are always high for our year-end festivities, and we aim not to disappoint for 2013. We run down the most notable games from 2013, our own personal highlights, and as always the spine-tingling GOTY vote. Featuring Sinan Kubba, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, Daniel Weissenberger, and special guest James Carter of Caine and Rinse fame. Also, apologies for the low quality of my audio.

]]> 02:48:16 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 102: Beyond Two Souls, Arkham Origins, ZombiU, and Link Between Worlds GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 102: Beyond Two Souls, Arkham Origins, ZombiU, and Link Between Worlds Sun, 22 Dec 2013 07:37:53 +0000 Now that 2013 is winding down it's time to catch up on some of the hot new holiday releases, covering the latest David Cage......thing....in Beyond Two Souls, Barkham Origins, ZombiU, and The Legend of Zelda Link to the Past 2, also known as Link Between Worlds. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Sinan Kubba, and Tim "coitus" Spaeth.

]]> Now that 2013 is winding down it's time to catch up on some of the hot new holiday releases, covering the latest David Cage......thing....in Beyond Two Souls, Barkham Origins, ZombiU, and The Legend of Zelda Link to the Past 2, also known as Link Between Worlds. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Sinan Kubba, and Tim "coitus" Spaeth.

]]> 02:18:08 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 101: Video Game Music GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 101: Video Game Music Fri, 06 Dec 2013 03:36:46 +0000 The podcast gets rythmic on us as we talk game music, some of our favorite tracks, why game music is special, and what has been lost as games have evolved from their technologically limited origins. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi King Lui, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and special guest Matt Hunter from the A Jumps B Shoots podcast. 

]]> The podcast gets rythmic on us as we talk game music, some of our favorite tracks, why game music is special, and what has been lost as games have evolved from their technologically limited origins. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi King Lui, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, and special guest Matt Hunter from the A Jumps B Shoots podcast.

]]> 01:49:02 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 100-The Centennial GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 100-The Centennial Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:46:03 +0000 Sinan Kubba is joined by the full house of Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, Mike Bracken, and Richard "Ouya" Naik to celebrate a historic fixture in the history of the GameCritics.com podcast: The grand return of the Horror Geek. Oh, and 100 episodes of a podcast that's been like a pair of tattooed knuckles, offering both love and hate for all things gaming.. Yes, one knuckle's been slightly bigger than the other. Okay, not slightly.

]]> Sinan Kubba is joined by the full house of Brad Gallaway, Chi Kong Lui, Mike Bracken, and Richard "Ouya" Naik to celebrate a historic fixture in the history of the GameCritics.com podcast: The grand return of the Horror Geek. Oh, and 100 episodes of a podcast that's been like a pair of tattooed knuckles, offering both love and hate for all things gaming.. Yes, one knuckle's been slightly bigger than the other. Okay, not slightly.

]]> 02:25:10 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 99-Question Time GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 99-Question Time Tue, 05 Nov 2013 02:49:21 +0000 With 100 percent more GameCritics.com podcast regulars than last time, the almost significant Episode 99 delves into Pokemon X, Etrian Odyssey Untold, How to Survive, and Demon's Souls. Then it's question time, covering everything from favourite Final Fantasy magic systems to the issues surrounding the Barkham Origins embargo. All of this in the allegedly capable hands of Sinan Kubba, Brad Gallaway, Richard Naik, and special guest Michael 'Mack' Cunningham.]]> 01:56:36 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 98 - Big Red Potion Reunion GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 98 - Big Red Potion Reunion Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:19:22 +0000 Sinan is joined by just one GameCritic in the form of Brad Gallway, so takes the opportunity to have a Big Red Potion reunion by bringing his former co-host Joe DeLia and Eurogamer's Jeffrey Matulef onto the show. The quartet take a dazzlingly irreverent (and temporally irrelevant) dash through the games they've been playing, covering The Last of Us, Saints Row 4, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, Ico, Wordament, Asura's Wrath, and The Wolf Among Us

]]> Sinan is joined by just one GameCritic in the form of Brad Gallway, so takes the opportunity to have a Big Red Potion reunion by bringing his former co-host Joe DeLia and Eurogamer's Jeffrey Matulef onto the show. The quartet take a dazzlingly irreverent (and temporally irrelevant) dash through the games they've been playing, covering The Last of Us, Saints Row 4, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, Ico, Wordament, Asura's Wrath, and The Wolf Among Us

]]> 01:58:41 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 97: The Sex Show GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 97: The Sex Show Thu, 19 Sep 2013 22:47:09 +0000 This week we talk about sex and romance in games, who gets it, who doesn't, and how it can be better incorporated in the future. If nothing else, I promise that you will never look at an iPad the same way again. Featuring Chi "Approval Points" Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Sinan Kubba, Richard Naik, and Samantha Allen.

]]> This week we talk about sex and romance in games, who gets it, who doesn't, and how it can be better incorporated in the future. If nothing else, I promise that you will never look at an iPad the same way again. Featuring Chi "Approval Points" Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Sinan Kubba, Richard Naik, and Samantha Allen.

]]> 02:14:16 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 96-The Listener Created Show GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 96-The Listener Created Show Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:58:04 +0000 This week we put the fate of our show in the hands of our listeners and came up with a bevy of hot topics, from the Xbox 180 to the distinction between AAA and indie games. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad "doesn't know what a conch is" Gallaway, Chi "no menus" Kong Lui, Michael Cunningham, and Ashley King.

]]> This week we put the fate of our show in the hands of our listeners and came up with a bevy of hot topics, from the Xbox 180 to the distinction between AAA and indie games. Featuring Richard Naik, Brad "doesn't know what a conch is" Gallaway, Chi "no menus" Kong Lui, Michael Cunningham, and Ashley King.

]]> 01:51:58 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 95-Clearing Out The Backlog GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 95-Clearing Out The Backlog Sat, 10 Aug 2013 06:43:40 +0000 THis week we attempt to scratch the mountain that is the GameCritics.com backlog by getting to some of those titles that we've always *wanted* to play, but never made the time for. Now, we have made the time, at least for three of the games. The crew dishes on I Am Alive, Sleeping Dogs, and Heavenly Sword, and more, plus a What We've Been Playing roundtable. Featuring Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Richard Naik.

]]> THis week we attempt to scratch the mountain that is the GameCritics.com backlog by getting to some of those titles that we've always *wanted* to play, but never made the time for. Now, we have made the time, at least for three of the games. The crew dishes on I Am Alive, Sleeping Dogs, and Heavenly Sword, and more, plus a What We've Been Playing roundtable. Featuring Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, and Richard Naik.

]]> 02:29:13 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 94-GameCritics at the Movies GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 94-GameCritics at the Movies Tue, 23 Jul 2013 04:53:52 +0000 It's a special summer movie threeway! We chat about the hottest films of recent months, Chi and Tim destroy their friendship, and we come to the inevitable conclusion that Superman is a terrible, terrible superhero. With Richard Naik Chi Kong Lui, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> It's a special summer movie threeway! We chat about the hottest films of recent months, Chi and Tim destroy their friendship, and we come to the inevitable conclusion that Superman is a terrible, terrible superhero. With Richard Naik Chi Kong Lui, and Tim Spaeth.

]]> 02:16:27 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 93: E3 Extravaganza! GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 93: E3 Extravaganza! Tue, 02 Jul 2013 05:24:14 +0000 A belated but always beloved E3 shindig for the GameCrtiics.com podcast team takes in the meandering of Microsoft, the smackdowns of Sony, and the no-shows of Nintendo in a thorough examination of the platform holders' performance at this year's conference. Strap yourselves in for a marathon effort from Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Mike Bracken, and Brad 'The Bone' Gallaway.

]]> A belated but always beloved E3 shindig for the GameCrtiics.com podcast team takes in the meandering of Microsoft, the smackdowns of Sony, and the no-shows of Nintendo in a thorough examination of the platform holders' performance at this year's conference. Strap yourselves in for a marathon effort from Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Richard Naik, Mike Bracken, and Brad 'The Bone' Gallaway.

]]> 02:54:53 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 92: Sports Games GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 92: Sports Games Sun, 09 Jun 2013 04:36:00 +0000 In the absence of one Brad Gallaway, the GC crew is finally free to delve into our sports fandom and how it relates to gaming. Join us as we discuss traditional sports and video games, our past memories of the genre, and how it suffers from the same "AAA diesease" as the rest of the industry. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Mike Bracken, and Michael Cunningham. 

]]> In the absence of one Brad Gallaway, the GC crew is finally free to delve into our sports fandom and how it relates to gaming. Join us as we discuss traditional sports and video games, our past memories of the genre, and how it suffers from the same "AAA diesease" as the rest of the industry. Featuring Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Mike Bracken, and Michael Cunningham.

]]> 01:12:49 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 91: Most Overhyped/Underappreciated Games GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 91: Most Overhyped/Underappreciated Games Thu, 23 May 2013 00:25:35 +0000 It's the end of a generation, and the GC crew takes a look back at teh era that was. We throw out our Most overrated and underappreciated games of the past gen, and somehow we were all still on speaking terms afterwards. Also, some bonus talk on the magic of Pokemon. With Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike "I hate you all" Bracken, and Richard Naik.

]]> It's the end of a generation, and the GC crew takes a look back at teh era that was. We throw out our Most overrated and underappreciated games of the past gen, and somehow we were all still on speaking terms afterwards. Also, some bonus talk on the magic of Pokemon. With Sinan Kubba, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike "I hate you all" Bracken, and Richard Naik.

]]> 02:25:20 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 90: The Raiding Of (non-existent) Tombs GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 90: The Raiding Of (non-existent) Tombs Sun, 12 May 2013 17:01:00 +0000 It's a Tomb Raider extravaganza!  We dish on the latest incarnation of Lara Croft, female protagonists in general, and the state of the "Cinematic Action" genre, a term which I claim full credit for coining. With Rickard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Ashley King, Sara Rich, and (later on) Tim "Skype connection dropped" Spaeth. 

]]> It's a Tomb Raider extravaganza! We dish on the latest incarnation of Lara Croft, female protagonists in general, and the state of the "Cinematic Action" genre, a term which I claim full credit for coining. With Rickard Naik, Brad Gallaway, Ashley King, Sara Rich, and (later on) Tim "Skype connection dropped" Spaeth.

]]> 01:23:45 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 89: A Fallout Sojourn GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 89: A Fallout Sojourn Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:12:28 +0000 Our first off-week adventure takes us into the land of Fallout. A lively debate on Fallout 3 versus Fallout New Vegas gets top billing, and then we compare the Fallout of today to the Fallout of the past, and try to find out if the old spirit still lives, Featuring Richard Nak, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Tim "The Gambler" Spaeth, and Darren Forman.

]]> Our first off-week adventure takes us into the land of Fallout. A lively debate on Fallout 3 versus Fallout New Vegas gets top billing, and then we compare the Fallout of today to the Fallout of the past, and try to find out if the old spirit still lives, Featuring Richard Nak, Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Tim "The Gambler" Spaeth, and Darren Forman.

]]> 01:23:27 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 88: A New Era, Monster Hunter, and Broken Games GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 88: A New Era, Monster Hunter, and Broken Games Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:10:00 +0000 Where one story ends - sorry Aliens: Colonial Marines Wii U - another begins anew. Welcome to the new, but pretty damn familiar GameCritics.com podcast with brand new co-host Sinan Kubba of Joystiq - yes, co-host - more details inside...  Join Sinan and regular ruffians Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, and Brad "The Guy You Know" Gallaway as they summarize GDC and PAX East in two seconds, explore the depth of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, sink to the depths of Aliens: Colonial Marines, and fathom how the growing prevalence of broken-at-launch games is hurting the industry. All this and more in a GameCritics.com podcast episode that will rewrite history, woo-oo.  

]]> Where one story ends - sorry Aliens: Colonial Marines Wii U - another begins anew. Welcome to the new, but pretty damn familiar GameCritics.com podcast with brand new co-host Sinan Kubba of Joystiq - yes, co-host - more details inside... Join Sinan and regular ruffians Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, and Brad "The Guy You Know" Gallaway as they summarize GDC and PAX East in two seconds, explore the depth of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, sink to the depths of Aliens: Colonial Marines, and fathom how the growing prevalence of broken-at-launch games is hurting the industry. All this and more in a GameCritics.com podcast episode that will rewrite history, woo-oo.

]]> 01:50:58 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 87: An Important Announcement and Sell Richard a 3DS GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 87: An Important Announcement and Sell Richard a 3DS Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:53:21 +0000 In this episode we bid a fond farewell to one of our own, plus everyone tries to talk Richard into buying a 3DS with completely meaningless results. With Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad "Sweet Can" Gallaway, Mike Bracken, and Dylan Collins.

]]> In this episode we bid a fond farewell to one of our own, plus everyone tries to talk Richard into buying a 3DS with completely meaningless results. With Richard Naik, Chi Kong Lui, Brad "Sweet Can" Gallaway, Mike Bracken, and Dylan Collins.

]]> 01:12:53 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 86: Clearing games from our backlog, listener mail Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 86: Clearing games from our backlog, listener mail Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:30:28 +0000 On this episode, we talk about what we are FINALLY going to be clearing from our backlogs this year. We also answer some listener questions that you have always wanted to know, but didn't know you wanted to know. Join us for this informative episode of the Gamecritics Podcast! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Dylan "I finally spelled everyone's name correctly" Collins.

]]> On this episode, we talk about what we are FINALLY going to be clearing from our backlogs this year. We also answer some listener questions that you have always wanted to know, but didn't know you wanted to know. Join us for this informative episode of the Gamecritics Podcast! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Dylan "I finally spelled everyone's name correctly" Collins.

]]> 02:11:23 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 85: Steam Box, Listener Mail Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 85: Steam Box, Listener Mail Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:46:00 +0000 We are reaching into the listener mail bag again! We learn Brad's favorite food, and what game is like Amelie...if Amelie could fly! Also, Special guest Christopher Floyd stops by to talk in his Irish accent. Oh yeah, we also talk about what we've been playing and have a lively discussion about the Steam Box! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "Sexiest Thumbs Alive" Naik, Special Guest Christopher Floyd and Dylan Collins

]]> We are reaching into the listener mail bag again! We learn Brad's favorite food, and what game is like Amelie...if Amelie could fly! Also, Special guest Christopher Floyd stops by to talk in his Irish accent. Oh yeah, we also talk about what we've been playing and have a lively discussion about the Steam Box! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "Sexiest Thumbs Alive" Naik, Special Guest Christopher Floyd and Dylan Collins

]]> 01:33:24 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 84: Fifth Annual Holiday Awards Spectacular GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 84: Fifth Annual Holiday Awards Spectacular Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:56:56 +0000 Awards, contest winners, and Dan Weissenberger? This can only be our Fifth Annual Holiday Awards Spectacular! We dish on the best and worst of 2012, Brad's son drops in to share his best and worst of the year, and we give out some fabulous prizes based on a really cool random number generator. Featuring Dylan Collins, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Dan Weissenberger, Richard "It's not really a spoiler" Naik, and Tim "the Brett Farve thing is getting old" Spaeth. 

]]> Awards, contest winners, and Dan Weissenberger? This can only be our Fifth Annual Holiday Awards Spectacular! We dish on the best and worst of 2012, Brad's son drops in to share his best and worst of the year, and we give out some fabulous prizes based on a really cool random number generator. Featuring Dylan Collins, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Dan Weissenberger, Richard "It's not really a spoiler" Naik, and Tim "the Brett Farve thing is getting old" Spaeth.

]]> 02:44:20 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 83: The Walking Dead Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 83: The Walking Dead Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:31:35 +0000 We discuss The Walking Dead Episode 5: No Time Left and the series as a whole. But BEFORE that, we have thumbs up and thumbs down and an announcement about our big end of the year show! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad "9 Dollar Coconut Drink" Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, and Dylan Collins

]]> We discuss The Walking Dead Episode 5: No Time Left and the series as a whole. But BEFORE that, we have thumbs up and thumbs down and an announcement about our big end of the year show! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad "9 Dollar Coconut Drink" Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, and Dylan Collins

]]> 01:59:54 false full Gamecritics After Dark Episode 4: The Borderlands Show Gamecritics After Dark Episode 4: The Borderlands Show Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:13:00 +0000 At long last, the in-depth Borderlands/Borderlands 2 discussion that has for too long been stricken from our main show. For a grueling six hours we tear into every possible facet of the Borderlands franchise, from secret realtionships of the NPCs to Randy Pitchford's favorite breakfast cereal. Featuring Richard "Sniper" Naik and Tim "Going in guns blazing is always an appropriate course of action" Spaeth.

]]> At long last, the in-depth Borderlands/Borderlands 2 discussion that has for too long been stricken from our main show. For a grueling six hours we tear into every possible facet of the Borderlands franchise, from secret realtionships of the NPCs to Randy Pitchford's favorite breakfast cereal. Featuring Richard "Sniper" Naik and Tim "Going in guns blazing is always an appropriate course of action" Spaeth.

]]> 01:02:42 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 82: Thanksgiving Giving and Wreck-It Ralph Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 82: Thanksgiving Giving and Wreck-It Ralph Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:55:05 +0000 It's a special 1/5 British edition of the Gamecritics.com podcast. This week we tackle Wreck-It Ralph, Thanksgiving shout outs, and what we've been playing during our long hibernation. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, and special guest host Sinan "Redcoat" Kubba.

]]> It's a special 1/5 British edition of the Gamecritics.com podcast. This week we tackle Wreck-It Ralph, Thanksgiving shout outs, and what we've been playing during our long hibernation. Featuring Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik, and special guest host Sinan "Redcoat" Kubba.

]]> 02:27:12 false full Game Critics.Com Podcast Episode 81: Scary Games and The Walking Dead: Episode 4 Game Critics.Com Podcast Episode 81: Scary Games and The Walking Dead: Episode 4 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:55:10 +0000 This week, we discuss our favorite scary games, and then have a mega discussion of The Walking Dead: Episode 4! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard "Defender Against The Robot Uprising" Naik, Dylan Collins and special guest Jeffrey Matulef.

]]> This week, we discuss our favorite scary games, and then have a mega discussion of The Walking Dead: Episode 4! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard "Defender Against The Robot Uprising" Naik, Dylan Collins and special guest Jeffrey Matulef.

]]> 02:33:14 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 80: System Sellers? Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 80: System Sellers? Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:23:00 +0000 Have you ever bought a system for one game? That's the question we discuss this episode. We also hear about Brad's trip to the Retro Games Expo, and talk about Torchlight 2, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Tokyo Jungle and more. Also, Richard contemplates putting on water skiis. with Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "Shark Man" Naik, and Dylan Collins

]]> Have you ever bought a system for one game? That's the question we discuss this episode. We also hear about Brad's trip to the Retro Games Expo, and talk about Torchlight 2, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Tokyo Jungle and more. Also, Richard contemplates putting on water skiis. with Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "Shark Man" Naik, and Dylan Collins

]]> 01:57:19 false full Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 79: Pax and The Walking Dead Episode 3 Gamecritics.com Podcast Episode 79: Pax and The Walking Dead Episode 3 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:47:15 +0000 In this episode, Brad is freshly back from PAX and gives us the low-down on what he saw there. We then go into a huge, spoiler ridden discussion of The Walking Dead Episode 3. Don't worry, we tell you before we start talking about it. Stop being paranoid.

With Chi Kong "Mr. C" Lui, Brad "Richie" Gallaway, Mike "Potsie Bracken, Richard "The Fonz" Naik and Dylan "Arnold" Collins.

]]> In this episode, Brad is freshly back from PAX and gives us the low-down on what he saw there. We then go into a huge, spoiler ridden discussion of The Walking Dead Episode 3. Don't worry, we tell you before we start talking about it. Stop being paranoid.

With Chi Kong "Mr. C" Lui, Brad "Richie" Gallaway, Mike "Potsie Bracken, Richard "The Fonz" Naik and Dylan "Arnold" Collins.

]]> 02:18:18 false full Gamecritics.com Episode 78: Games, Glorious Games! Gamecritics.com Episode 78: Games, Glorious Games! Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:31:19 +0000 Tonight, we talk games. Lots of games. Sleeping dogs, Risen 2, Darksiders 2, Papo and Yo, Spec Ops, Way of the Samurai 4 and so many more! We're back and in full force, ladies and gentleman! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard "Children must be taught to draw from birth" Nayik, special guest Jeffrey Matulef and Dylan Collins.

]]> Tonight, we talk games. Lots of games. Sleeping dogs, Risen 2, Darksiders 2, Papo and Yo, Spec Ops, Way of the Samurai 4 and so many more! We're back and in full force, ladies and gentleman! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Richard "Children must be taught to draw from birth" Nayik, special guest Jeffrey Matulef and Dylan Collins.

]]> 02:31:50 false full Gamecritics Podcast Episode 77: What We're Playing, Is Sniper Elite V2 too violent? Gamecritics Podcast Episode 77: What We're Playing, Is Sniper Elite V2 too violent? Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:23:06 +0000 In this episode we have a good old fashioned "What have you been playing?" Discussion. We then have a debate sparked by an email over Sniper Elite V2 and round it all out with some thumbs! Whith Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Dylan "I have no witty nicknames" Collins.

]]> In this episode we have a good old fashioned "What have you been playing?" Discussion. We then have a debate sparked by an email over Sniper Elite V2 and round it all out with some thumbs! Whith Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Dylan "I have no witty nicknames" Collins.

]]> 01:39:31 false full GameCritcs.com Podcast Episode 76: Listener Questions, Dawnguard, The Walking Dead Episode 2 GameCritcs.com Podcast Episode 76: Listener Questions, Dawnguard, The Walking Dead Episode 2 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:32:29 +0000 In this episode, Chi and Brad play Dawnguard, Richard plays League of Legends, Mike plays Demon's Souls (2 years late) and we ALL play The Walking Dead Episode 2. We also took some listener questions. Haven't you always wondered what Chi's favorite Pokemon is? WELL HERE IS THE CHANCE TO LEARN! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "We still hate Duck" Naik and Dylan Collins.

]]> In this episode, Chi and Brad play Dawnguard, Richard plays League of Legends, Mike plays Demon's Souls (2 years late) and we ALL play The Walking Dead Episode 2. We also took some listener questions. Haven't you always wondered what Chi's favorite Pokemon is? WELL HERE IS THE CHANCE TO LEARN! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "We still hate Duck" Naik and Dylan Collins.

]]> 02:05:41 false full Gamecritics After Dark Episode 3: The Avatar Show Gamecritics After Dark Episode 3: The Avatar Show Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:26:51 +0000 Tonight (or today, depending on when you choose to listen) we join Richard, Kristin, and guests Aaron and Anna for a very special Avatar-themed podcast. No, not the stupid M. Night Shyamalan adaptation or James Cameron film, we're talking about the real meat of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. We talk about our favorite episodes and characters, followed by rampant gushing about everything related to bending, sky bisons, and more. Plus, we engage in rampant speculation as to the identity of Amon, all of which turns out to be spectacularly wrong. Enjoy!

]]> Tonight (or today, depending on when you choose to listen) we join Richard, Kristin, and guests Aaron and Anna for a very special Avatar-themed podcast. No, not the stupid M. Night Shyamalan adaptation or James Cameron film, we're talking about the real meat of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. We talk about our favorite episodes and characters, followed by rampant gushing about everything related to bending, sky bisons, and more. Plus, we engage in rampant speculation as to the identity of Amon, all of which turns out to be spectacularly wrong. Enjoy!

]]> 01:25:37 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 75: E3 2012 and Violence in Video Games GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 75: E3 2012 and Violence in Video Games Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:59:00 +0000 It's our E3 spectacular! We talk about the conferences, we talk about the games and we talk about the Wii U! Plus, with all of the recent controversy over violence in video games, as the industry finally gone too far? With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Dylan "I still haven't got the hang of this ending thing" Collins.

]]> It's our E3 spectacular! We talk about the conferences, we talk about the games and we talk about the Wii U! Plus, with all of the recent controversy over violence in video games, as the industry finally gone too far? With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard Naik and Dylan "I still haven't got the hang of this ending thing" Collins.

]]> 02:13:13 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 74: Dragon's Dogma, Max Payne 3, Portable Gaming GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 74: Dragon's Dogma, Max Payne 3, Portable Gaming Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:59:00 +0000 On this episode we examine the state of Portable Games. Brad also brings Dragon's Dogma to the table, and Mike and Chi weigh in on Max Payne 3. This episode also features what is surely the greatest "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" of all time! With Dylan Collins, Chi Kong Lui, Brad "Bromance" Gallaway, Mike Bracken and special guest Michael Cunningham.

]]> On this episode we examine the state of Portable Games. Brad also brings Dragon's Dogma to the table, and Mike and Chi weigh in on Max Payne 3. This episode also features what is surely the greatest "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" of all time! With Dylan Collins, Chi Kong Lui, Brad "Bromance" Gallaway, Mike Bracken and special guest Michael Cunningham.

]]> 01:50:10 false full GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 73: The Walking Dead, Episode 1 and The State of Open World Games GameCritics.com Podcast Episode 73: The Walking Dead, Episode 1 and The State of Open World Games Wed, 09 May 2012 16:38:00 +0000 In this episode we feature a full blown discussion of The Walking Dead, Episode 1, and Richard drinks the most Richard-like thing that he could possibly drink. Not enough, you say? We also look at the good, the bad and the ugly of open world games. Stop what you're doing right now...unless it is downloading this PODCAST! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "I'm not wasting a bullet" Naik and Dylan Collins.

]]> In this episode we feature a full blown discussion of The Walking Dead, Episode 1, and Richard drinks the most Richard-like thing that he could possibly drink. Not enough, you say? We also look at the good, the bad and the ugly of open world games. Stop what you're doing right now...unless it is downloading this PODCAST! With Chi Kong Lui, Brad Gallaway, Mike Bracken, Richard "I'm not wasting a bullet" Naik and Dylan Collins.

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