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Boundless Gamers: Special Announcement

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:27 GMT

Why is there a Twitch logo in the thumbnail? Well stop reading this and go listen!!!

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51. Let's Talk! NECA

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:19:53 GMT

Do you like NECA action figures? Well Mike does! In this episode he shares his knowledge about the company who creates some of the most sought after collectibles.

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50. Let's Talk! Nintendo

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:31:34 GMT

Are you a big Nintendo fan? Do you love them? Or do you hate them? Well in this episode Indy and Mike are gonna take you on a roller coaster ride. They talk about the good, bad, and the terrible things Nintendo bestows on its community.

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49. Let's Talk! Dreams (not the game)

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

We’re venturing into the abstract this episode as Mike and Jacques enter the dreamscape. What do we dream about? What does it mean? What happens when dreams get lucid? What does VR have to do with dreaming? Have we been abducted by aliens? Take a peek inside our psyches.

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48. Let's Talk! Bloodborne

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

A Hunter must Hunt. And a Podcaster must podcast. Which is why we’re talking about Indy’s favorite game of all-time… Bloodborne! We delve into gameplay, story, music, tips for beginners, our favorite and most hated levels, bosses, and enemy types. Press play and join the hunt!

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47. Let's Talk! Star Wars

Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Do you like Star Wars? Do you like random Star Wars trivia, extended lore, and classic Boundless Gamers rants? Then you are going to love this week's episode. Mike and Indy dedicate an entire episode to a Star Wars themed power hour. Grab your lightsabers and join us on the battlefield!!!

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46. Video Games vs Tabletop Games

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

The Boundless Gamers are at odds. It's video games vs tabletop! Which one is better and will video games be the death of tabletop games? There's some hard hitting questions in this episode, and we have some news somewhere in there too.

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00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:01:51 - L.A. Noire

00:10:11 - Pinball FX3

The Inventory

00:14:14 - Mouth haptics let you kiss, smoke, & eat spiders In VR

00:17:36 - BioWare may have leaked a major Mass Effect 4 detail

00:23:07 - PlayStation is putting $300 million more into first-party games

00:23:50 - Gotham Knights: PS4 and Xbox One versions cancelled

00:27:42 - Xbox's DRM outage reveals the problems with digital ownership

00:32:17 - Starfield and Redfall delayed to 2023

00:35:15 - Alan Wake news update: Nintendo Switch, AMC show, & Alan Wake 2

00:38:26 - Dead Space remake developer livestream

00:39:42 - Intermission: Earthworm Jim HD & DuckTales Remastered

00:41:56 - The Dead Space livestream conversation

Topic of the Show

00:50:48 - Video Games vs Tabletop Games

Surprise Mechanics

01:12:41 - Voice Impressions

01:23:51 - Ridley Scott: You done f***ed it up!!!

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45. The Future of Handheld Gaming

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Mike is all alone this week. That's right he's flying without a co-pilot. Will he crash the plane? Let's find out!!! In this episode Mike Pistachio reviews Trek to Yomi. The brand new indie game from Devolver Digital. He also shares his thoughts about the future of handheld gaming.

Our Linktree

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:04:46 - Trek to Yomi

The Inventory

00:17:45 - SEGA delisting several classic Sonic titles from digital storefronts

00:20:55 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 officially announced

00:21:56 - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase set for June 2022

00:23:47 - Square Enix sells Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and several studios to Embracer Group for 300 million

00:25:19 - PS5 stock shortage may last until 2024

Topic of the Show

00:29:02 - The Future of Handheld Gaming

Surprise Mechanics

00:45:44 - Zen Studios did a naughty thing and got away with it

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44. Revisiting The Nvidia Leak

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Mike and Indy are back at it this week discussing what games they want to see from the golden piece of literature known as the Nvidia leak!! We're you blown away by the announcement that Kingdom Hearts 4 is coming?!? Well we're sorry we can't match your energy, but we are excited about TMNT, Amy Hennig's new Star Wars game, and Halo Infinite's god awful season 2 roadmap. All this and more on this week's episode. Grab some popcorn. It's gonna be a fun one.

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00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:02:52 - Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

00:11:32 - Among Us & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

00:14:24 - Indy printed a 300 page Majora's Mask strategy guide book

The Inventory

00:16:45 - Amy Hennig’s new studio is making a Star Wars game

00:21:15 - Sega is reviving Crazy Taxi & Jet Set Radio

00:23:07 - Halo Infinite: Last Spartan Standing & Season 2 roadmap details

00:33:59 - Sonic Origins has been officially revealed

00:38:20 - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge update

00:39:20 - TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection has a $150 physical collector’s box

Topic of the Show

00:41:21 - Revisiting The Nvidia Leak

Surprise Mechanics

01:03:31 - Dude, Where's my Dog?

01:07:43 - Aliens vs. Video Game Characters

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43. Ask Ash Anything!

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Wanna know more about Asheley? Well get ready. Ash answers all of your questions in this special episode. We also make fun of Indy, talk about some gaming news, and maybe Garrus Vakarian or Liara T'Soni gets mentioned at some point.

Our Linktree

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:07:27 - Horizon Forbidden West

00:11:00 - The Evil Within 2

The Inventory

00:25:02 - Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Massive Update)

00:30:19 - Sony invests $1 billion into Epic Games

00:33:39 - Is Godzilla coming to Call of Duty: Warzone?

00:36:03 - CD Projekt Red delays the next-gen version of Witcher 3

Topic of the Show

00:39:58 - Ask Ash Anything!

Surprise Mechanics

01:28:11 - Wal-Mart sells moldy bread

01:33:18 - Story time: Indy ate all my candy!!!

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42. Ranked! Video Game Controller Edition

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Mike and Indy set out to determine the best of the best of controllers, and along the way pass judgement on Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Sequel movies being a separate discussion all together) But it wouldn't be a Boundless Gamers show if we didn't hate at least one thing. Indy sets his sights on the Halo show!!!

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00:00:46 - Start

00:01:35 - Announcements

What We’re Playing

00:08:39 - Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

The Inventory

00:24:48 - New PlayStation Plus memberships

00:29:49 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed to 2023

00:32:15 - E3 2022 canceled

00:36:02 - Next Tomb Raider game will use Unreal Engine 5

00:38:33 - Remedy is remaking Max Payne 1 & 2

00:39:38 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 outruns previous video game movies

00:43:05 - Kingdom Hearts 4 announced

00:45:19 - Angry Joe blocked by CBS & Indy talks about the Halo show

Topic of the Show

00:59:27 - Ranked! Video Game Controller Edition

Surprise Mechanics

01:35:10 - Sony Rewards: Customer Service

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41. You Have Questions? We Have Answers!

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT

YOU are the stars of this episode. Listen to Mike & Indy answer questions from our audience.

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00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:05:12 - Destiny 2

00:07:39 - It’s all downhill after 30

00:09:47 - Resistance Trilogy

00:19:20 - Spongebob’s Truth or Square

The Inventory

00:22:17 - CD Projekt Red announces new Witcher game in development

00:27:02 - Sony acquires Jade Raymond’s Haven Studios

00:28:55 - Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad has been delayed to Spring 2023

00:32:47 - Rockstar has unveiled GTA+, a subscription service for GTA Online

Topic of the Show

00:38:56 - Listener Q & A

Surprise Mechanics

01:18:00 - Would you rather be a Werewolf or Vampire?

01:21:49 - Has Mike joined the PC master race?

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40. We Need To Talk About Burnout

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Everyone has experienced burnout at some point in their life. Content creators, in particular, are very prone to it. In this episode, Indy & Jacques have an honest discussion about their personal experiences and how they overcome burnout and other mental pitfalls.

**Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideation**

Our Linktree

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:02:27 - Elden Ring

00:08:35 - Destiny 2

00:13:12 - Tunic

00:17:05 - Friday The 13th

The Inventory

00:22:34 - Elden Ring has sold 12 million copies worldwide

00:25:38 - The Initiative is bleeding senior management

00:35:45 - 30 days of Paramount+ free for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members

00:40:14 - Supermassive announces their next game, The Quarry

00:43:56 - A Plague Tale: Innocence TV show is in development

00:45:04 - Hogwart’s Legacy State of Play presentation

Topic of the Show

00:53:32 - We Need To Talk About Burnout **Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideation**

Surprise Mechanics

01:28:48 - Smash or Pass?

01:36:57 - What is a bizarre fact about yourself?

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39. The News Episode

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Breaking News: We don't have a topic. Therefore, The Inventory has been expanded to 12 news items this week. Fear not though, the rest of the episode remains unchanged. Jacques & Mike talk some more Horizon and Bloodborne. Plus, Surprise Mechanics gets gross and borderline criminal.

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00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:04:58 - Bloodborne

00:15:15 - Horizon Forbidden West

00:30:28 - Carrion

The Inventory

00:34:55 - Xbox’s lifetime units sold in Japan is 2.3 million

00:42:00 - Forspoken has been delayed to October 11, 2022

00:49:40 - Sony is ending PS3 support in Japan

00:52:08 - F-Zero X added to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

00:53:28 - Gotham Knights will release on October 25, 2022

00:54:33 - Xbox’s March update adds quality of life features

00:58:14 - Sony has upgraded the DualSense internals

01:01:11 - Super Nintendo World will open in the U.S. in 2023

01:03:35 - 8 more women join gender discrimination lawsuit against Sony

01:06:57 - EA Motive details audio upgrades in Dead Space remake

01:15:25 - Pinball FX players outraged by Indiana Jones table price

01:16:38 - Sony’s Japan-focused State of Play presentation

Surprise Mechanics

01:25:50 - Mike’s explosive story **Trigger Warning: Diarrhea Talk**

01:31:20 - What advertisement drives you insane?

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38. Elden Ring: Moving A Genre Forward

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:45:00 GMT

Are you sick of Elden Ring yet? Of course you're not! So let's talk about it and all things From Software. Plus, Mike has finished Horizon Forbidden West and Cyberpunk 2077 and he has thoughts.

Our Linktree

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing (Watching? Listening to?)

00:02:39 - Horizon Forbidden West

00:10:33 - Cyberpunk 2077

00:21:37 - The Batman **NO Spoilers**

00:24:03 - Uncharted movie audiobook

The Inventory

00:27:03 - Fallout New Vegas 2 is reportedly in development

00:31:01 - Guardians of the Galaxy is now on Xbox Game Pass

00:32:13 - Housemarque’s next game is a brand new IP

00:32:58 - Street Fighter 6 has been announced

00:36:25 - Halo Infinite Co-op Campaign & Forge delayed again

00:45:16 - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sends ripples through the industry

Topic of the Show

00:54:23 - Bloodborne preamble

00:59:16 - Elden Ring: Moving A Genre Forward

Surprise Mechanics

01:26:14 - Which Darkside Force user would have protected the younglings?

01:33:50 - Will we see a Darth Revan Disney+ series?

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37. A Glimpse Into Horizon Forbidden West

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:13:00 GMT

Ash (making her hosting debut) & Jacques dive into Horizon Forbidden West with early impressions of the first few hours. In addition, we conduct a full spoilercast on The Medium because absolutely nobody asked for it.

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00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:04:23 - The Medium **SPOILERS**

00:38:54 - Five Nights At Freddy’s: Security Breach

00:40:19 - King’s Throne: Game of Conquest

The Inventory

00:45:50 - LEGO Horizon Tallneck set coming in May

00:49:38 - The Witcher 3 Game Director launches new studio

00:52:08 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask coming to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on February 25

00:55:02 - Elden Ring overview trailer gives us one final look before launch

00:57:23 - Netflix to produce a Bioshock movie

Topic of the Show

01:01:30 - Horizon Forbidden West early impressions

Surprise Mechanics

01:31:48 - Which Horizon machine would you choose as a pet?

01:35:40 - Matching video game characters with fast food restaurants

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36. Gaming With The Family

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Mike and Ash take a trip to the past and reminisce about gaming experiences with family. They cover a smorgasbord of news including the recent Nintendo Direct. Mike gushes over Sifu.

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00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:03:36 - Ash ain’t playing much of nothing

00:05:32 - Hitman 2

00:10:19 - Sifu

The Inventory

00:17:45 - Sifu will receive an accessibility update

00:20:23 - Evil Dead: The Game will support crossplay

00:22:17 - The Wolf Among Us 2 trailer dropped

00:24:55 - L.A. Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club sequels coming?

00:26:36 - Microsoft President says Call of Duty will remain multiplatform

00:28:54 - Gran Turismo 7 State of Play presentation

00:33:23 - Uncharted movie novelization narrated by Nolan North

00:34:58 - Nintendo Direct roundup

Topic of the Show

00:51:08 - Gaming With The Family

Surprise Mechanics

01:20:58 - Which Mass Effect Character Are You? (Quiz)

01:32:52 - Mike inadvertently asks someone out in an Xbox party

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35. 2022 Consolidation Draft

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2022 Consolidation Draft! Jacques & Indy take on the roles of Sony and Microsoft (respectively) and each draft five publishers/developers, then explain why each selection best fits their brand.

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00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:05:40 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus

00:12:06 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits

The Inventory

00:16:32 - Rockstar confirms GTAVI is in development

00:20:49 - Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad reportedly delayed until 2023

00:25:00 - Ghostwire Tokyo will launch on March 25

00:33:43 - Sony rolls out Discord integration with PSN

00:36:59 - Sony buys Bungie for $3.6 billion

Topic of the Show

01:00:13 - 2022 Consolidation Draft

Surprise Mechanics

01:26:01 - Which dormant IP would we resurrect?

01:33:26 - Creating Soulsborne bosses from a random list generator

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34. Microsoft Buys Activision: What's Next?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Better late than never! With our Game Awards done, we finally catch up with the monumental news of Microsoft purchasing Activision. NOTE: This was recorded the day before Sony announced the purchase of Bungie. We will cover that story next episode.

Our Linktree

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:03:02 - Lake

00:04:59 - Rainbow Six Extraction

00:09:30 - Sackboy: A Big Adventure

00:12:42 - Link’s Awakening a.k.a. Tiny Zelda

00:18:28 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus

The Inventory

00:27:47 - PlayStation Plus & Xbox Games With Gold (February 2022)

00:33:46 - Halo The Series trailer drops to mixed reactions

00:39:05 - EA announces 3 new Star Wars games in development

00:42:30 - Footage surfaces from canceled game Star Wars: 1313

Topic of the Show

00:46:06 - Microsoft Buys Activision: What’s Next?

00:55:19 - BREAKING: Indy tastes Mike’s Oatmeal (Surprise Mechanics)

01:00:51 - Topic continued

Surprise Mechanics

01:26:41 - Have you ever played a game you hated but finished anyway?

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33. Our Game Awards 2021

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:15:00 GMT

The full Boundless Gamers crew has gathered for the first time ever to pick our best of the best for 2021!

Our Linktree

00:00:45 - Intro + Awards explainer

Our Game Awards 2021

00:03:31 - Best Indie

00:08:38 - Best Art Design

00:14:02 - Best Soundtrack

00:19:19 - Best Multiplayer

00:24:41 - Best Cover Art

00:30:05 - Best New Old Game

00:36:45 - Best Performance

00:42:01 - Best Narrative

00:47:00 - Fire Dumpster Truck Award

00:54:15 - Game Of The Year

Extras

01:02:53 - Favorite Weapon

01:06:50 - Most Difficult Game

01:10:36 - Most Underrated Game

01:13:41 - Best Butt

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32. Our Take On The Future Of Video Games

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Where will video games be in 20 years? Jacques and Mike ponder the possibilities. Also, we have a full spoiler discussion about Halo Infinite's campaign. Surprise Mechanics might include elements of time travel as well. Our minds are on the future. In fact, I'm writing this paragraph from the future and I knew YOU would be reading these exact words at this exact moment, which is why we both know already you are going to press play on this podcast. So... what are you waiting for?

Our Linktree

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:07:58 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits

00:12:54 - Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

00:15:24 - Forza Horizon 5

00:20:26 - Halo Infinite **SPOILERS**

00:38:47 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

00:43:52 - Bowser’s Fury

The Inventory

00:46:00 - Microsoft has officially stopped making Xbox One consoles

00:49:05 - Sony confirms it is still producing PS4 consoles

00:57:09 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been delayed until December 8

00:58:43 - The Hitman Trilogy is now on Xbox Game Pass

Topic of the Show

01:01:24 - The Future of Video Games

Surprise Mechanics

01:25:24 - Jacques finally watched The Time Machine (1960)

01:40:41 - Did Mike meet a time traveler at his grocery store?

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31. Battlefront 2 Gave Us Friendship Part II

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

We are back with our very first episode of 2022! If you thought we were content with being lazy during our break, you thought wrong! There is a metric f#ck ton to cover, so strap in and brace for impact!

00:00:45 - WE’RE BACK!!!

What We’re Playing

00:04:48 - Inscryption

00:07:12 - Mike’s oatmeal abomination

00:12:29 - Infamous 2 is overrated

00:14:40 - Forza Horizon 5

00:15:45 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

00:20:41 - It Takes Two

00:24:15 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits

00:26:22 - Far Cry 6

The Inventory

00:32:00 - Xbox Games w/ Gold & PlayStation Plus (January 2022)

00:37:31 - Sony unveils PlayStation VR2

00:46:16 - Ubisoft+ subscription service coming to Xbox

00:48:26 - E3 cancels in-person event for 2022

Topic of the Show

00:50:50 - Battlefront 2 Gave Us Friendship Part II

Surprise Mechanics

01:18:47 - YouTube & 20 Questions

01:26:40 - Mike’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife review (NO Spoilers)

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30. What Scares Us?

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:42:00 GMT

Asheley joins Jacques for the final episode of 2021. We geek out about one of our favorite things on this planet -- Horror. Be sure to stay tuned for a very special Christmas themed Surprise Mechanics at the end of the show. Thanks to all our listeners for their support this year. Without you, there is no show.

00:00:45 - Welcome Asheley to the show!

What We’re Playing

00:08:35 - The Long Dark

00:09:30 - A Plague Tale: Innocence

00:15:55 - The Long Dark (continued)

00:18:54 - Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey

00:24:10 - A Plague Tale: Innocence (continued)

00:28:09 - The Last Campfire

00:35:53 - Halo Infinite

The Inventory

00:43:09 - New colors for PS5 DualSense & console covers

00:47:25 - Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary

00:51:33 - Bully 2 is reportedly back in development

00:56:49 - Far Cry 6 adds Danny Trejo missions

00:59:06 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla DLC announced

01:02:40 - Splinter Cell remake begins development

01:07:15 - Netflix reportedly making a live-action Mega Man movie

01:12:04 - Man locks gamers inside arcade before going on ax rampage

01:16:48 - Scorn gets October 2022 release date

Topic of the Show

01:17:47 - What scares us?

Surprise Mechanics

01:45:33 - Ash & Indy open a Christmas present from Jacques

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29. F#ck The Oscars

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:45:00 GMT

In what is our longest episode to date, Indy and Jacques show what happens when two people with ADD are left to their own devices. Fear not though, we breakdown the entirety of The Game Awards for your listening pleasure.

00:00:45 - Start

00:02:24 - Jacques got an Xbox Series X

What We’re Playing

00:07:12 - Halo Infinite multiplayer

00:09:29 - ADD Tangent 1: Christmas decorations

00:12:24 - Halo Infinite campaign

00:23:54 - ADD Tangent 2: Death Stranding

00:24:54 - The Matrix Awakens: Unreal Engine 5 tech demo

Topic of the Show

The Game Awards: The Winners

00:31:58 - Best Independent - Kena: Bridge of Spirits

00:33:39 - Best Performance - Maggie Robertson (Lady D)

00:35:45 - Best Action - Returnal

00:36:42 - ADD Tangent 3: PS4/PS5/PS+

00:39:10 - Player’s Voice Award - Halo Infinite

00:41:20 - Best RPG - Tales of Arise

00:42:04 - Best Score - Nier Replicant

00:43:52 - Best Multiplayer - It Takes Two

00:45:10 - Best Mobile - Genshin Impact

00:45:47 - ADD Tangent 4: Ni no Kuni/Studio Ghibli/J-Horror/J-Wrestling

00:48:44 - Best Narrative - Guardians of the Galaxy

00:50:55 - ADD Tangent 5: Tough bosses/ADD/TLoU2/Mike’s editing

00:55:30 - Best Action Adventure - Metroid Dread

00:57:17 - Best Ongoing Game - Final Fantasy XIV

00:59:04 - ADD Tangent 6: Siri is a c#ckblocking b!tch

01:00:31 - Innovation in Accessibility - Forza Horizon 5

01:00:59 - ADD Tangent 7: Take 10/Slates/Our Christmas album

01:02:38 - Best Game Direction - Deathloop

01:07:22 - Game of the Year - It Takes Two

01:13:58 - Online reaction to this year’s show

The Game Awards: Announcements & Trailers

01:16:32 - Geoff Keighley addresses toxic culture within the industry

01:18:30 - Hellblade 2 gameplay trailer

01:21:09 - Quantic Dream’s Star Wars Eclipse

01:26:16 - Wonder Woman

01:27:27 - Alan Wake 2 confirmed!!!

01:31:47 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 trailer

01:34:28 - Horizon Forbidden West

01:36:03 - Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

01:36:43 - Slitterhead a.k.a Silent Hill trolling

01:40:28 - Nightingale

01:41:45 - Lady Gaga x Beat Saber

01:42:42 - Somerville

01:44:02 - Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

01:45:03 - Sonic Frontiers

01:45:51 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League

01:48:09 - Forspoken

01:49:21 - Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

01:50:00 - Saints Row: Self Made

01:50:40 - Dune: Spice Wars

01:51:06 - Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

01:52:23 - Among Us VR

01:53:48 - Steel Rising

01:54:54 - Metal: Hellsinger

01:55:20 - Star Trek: Resurgence

01:56:14 - Rumbleverse

01:56:37 - A Plague Tale: Requiem

01:58:05 - ADD Tangent 8: Indy needs to finish The Last of Us Part II

01:59:23 - Dying Light 2: Stay Human

02:02:46 - CrossfireX

02:03:19 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt

02:03:43 - GTFO

02:06:16 - Paramount+ Halo series first look

02:09:37 - Elden Ring cinematic trailer

02:12:54 - ARC Raiders

Surprise Mechanics

02:15:26 - Indy’s Indies - The Forest

02:20:00 - Build a DnD party from video game characters

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28. Halo Infinite Campaign Is Here

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:30:00 GMT

After a one year delay, Halo Infinite is here in it's full glory. Jacques flies solo this week but he's got you covered with a review roundup. Plus, he delves into some news items and finishes with an amusing story from his childhood.

00:00:45 - Start

The Inventory

00:03:35 - Halo Infinite review roundup

00:12:05 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite coming to Xbox Game Pass

00:15:19 - PlayStation’s answer to Xbox Game Pass

00:19:11 - New U.S. bill aims to ban console scalper bots

00:22:16 - Bioshock 4 setting and time period leaked

00:27:25 - ID@Xbox Winter Game Fest demo event

00:29:02 - Xbox Games With Gold (December 2021)

00:31:00 - PlayStation Plus (December 2021)

00:33:52 - Nintendo adds Paper Mario to Switch Online Expansion Pack

Surprise Mechanics

00:35:17 - Jacques regales us with a childhood story

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27. Envisioning The Mass Effect Amazon Show

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:45:00 GMT

Amazon is nearing a deal to produce a Mass Effect TV series, so naturally we had to talk at length about what we'd like to see. We also discuss two GOTY contenders in Guardians of the Galaxy & Psychonauts 2. Oh, and Jacques is back!

00:00:45 - Where the hell has Jacques been

00:06:32 - The Lost Episode

What We’re Playing

00:08:31 - Mass Effect 3

00:13:31 - Infamous 2

00:18:10 - Psychonauts 2

00:25:35 - Alien Breed 2: Assault

00:31:55 - Guardians of the Galaxy

The Inventory

00:45:29 - Avengers Spider-Man DLC has no story missions

00:49:48 - Sony patents PS5 faceplates

00:52:41 - Nintendo’s Doug Bowser condemns Activision

00:56:22 - Star Citizen has raised $400 million to date on Kickstarter

01:01:57 - Xbox has sent 20th Anniversary gift packages to random fans

01:04:56 - PlayStation Home is being resurrected by non-profit group

01:08:02 - Housemarque possibly teasing Returnal DLC

01:09:57 - Sony patents joy-con-like controller for mobile devices

Topic of the Show

01:14:32 - Envisioning The Mass Effect Amazon Show

Surprise Mechanics

01:36:10 - Master Chief makes appearance at college football game

01:39:04 - Mike’s a wheelin’ dealin’, Xbox 360 stealin’ son of a gun

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26. Game Awards Snubs & Black Friday Dubs

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:30:00 GMT

Halo Infinite multiplayer is in the wild and we've been playing the sh!t out of it! Does the horrible progression system ruin an otherwise return to form for the series? Plus, we discuss The Game Awards nominations and highlight some great Black Friday deals.

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:02:52 - Pokemon Pearl

00:05:14 - Mario Party Superstars

00:06:49 - Battlefield 2042

00:08:33 - Psychonauts 2

00:10:42 - Halo Infinite

The Inventory

00:20:43 - Limited Edition Forza Horizon 5 controller

00:23:55 - Saints Row reboot delayed until August 2022

00:24:38 - Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration event

00:27:57 - Phil Spencer calls on industry to preserve games

00:29:55 - Xbox One has sold 51 million units to date

00:33:23 - Industry calls for resignation of Activision CEO Bobby Kotick

00:37:30 - Alien: Isolation coming to iOS & Android on Dec. 16

00:39:19 - Star Wars: Battlefront 3 plans reportedly rejected by EA

Topics of the Show

00:43:23 - The Game Awards nominations

01:00:40 - Black Friday

Surprise Mechanics

01:10:07 - Game of the Year 2022 predictions

01:16:08 - Mike bought an Xbox 360

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25. Gaming Collectibles

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:15:00 GMT

Do you collect action figures and statues? Boy do we have an episode for you! Mike and Indy nerd out hard about their collections, including NECA, McFarlane, Funko, etc. They discuss the business side of things as well. If collectibles aren't your thing, there's plenty else to enjoy in this episode, including Mike's review of Call of Duty: Vanguard and a wacky Surprise Mechanics involving extraterrestrial infants.

00:00:45 - Start

What We’re Playing

00:02:36 - Man of Medan

00:08:10 - Call of Duty: Vanguard

The Inventory

00:17:50 - BioWare releases Mass Effect 4 teaser poster for N7 Day

00:21:40 - Nine foot joystick makes Guinness Book of World Records

00:22:40 - Ubisoft employees ask for support in fight for better work environment

00:28:41 - Ubisoft announces pay increases to prevent talent exodus

00:34:46 - Battlefield 2042 offering 10-hour free trial at launch

00:36:56 - Marvel’s Midnight Suns delayed until 2nd half of 2022

00:39:56 - Forza Horizon 5 launches to huge critical success

00:42:30 - Take-Two cancels unannounced Hanger 13 project

00:45:52 - NECA unveils The Last of Us Part II action figures

Topic of the Show

00:50:42 - Video Game Collectibles

Surprise Mechanics

01:15:43 - What if you found an alien child in the woods?

01:32:28 - 4 Questions: Collectibles Edition

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24. State Of Play Has Us Divided

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:30:00 GMT

This episode is a momentous one, because we welcome back our sporadic guest, Indy, but now as a permanent member of Boundless Gamers and semi-regular host. Joined by Mike, they review some of the latest games such as, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, House of Ashes, and Metroid Dread. Followed by a breakdown of news over the last two weeks. Last but not least, they have differing opinions on Sony's recent State of Play.

00:00:45 - Start

00:02:35 - Starhawk

00:06:16 - Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

00:13:37 - House of Ashes

00:19:20 - Alan Wake Remastered

00:20:13 - The Force Unleashed 2

00:22:31 - Metroid Dread

00:25:40 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is buggy

00:34:30 - Halo Infinite campaign reveal

00:39:55 - GTA: The Trilogy pricing and release strategy

00:41:32 - Xbox Game Pass is stacked to finish out 2021

00:43:22 - Xbox Games With Gold (November 2021)

00:45:04 - PlayStation Plus (November 2021)

00:51:27 - Uncharted movie trailer

00:56:20 - Deathloop on sale for $40 only 6 weeks post-launch

00:57:25 - Returnal receives much needed update

00:58:55 - CD Projekt Red delays are abound

01:03:11 - The Quiet Place is getting a game

01:03:57 - Amy Hennig is making a Marvel game

01:06:07 - Sony’s State of Play

01:19:51 - Five Minutes or Less

01:24:30 - True or False: Boba Fett Edition

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Important Show Changes

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Episode 23

Mike returns for another solo episode and he brings with him an announcement about the future of this show. Don't worry, it's not bad (depending on your tastes). Also, he may or may not have witnessed a UFO. He talks about games too, if you're into that sort of thing.

00:00:45 - Start

00:02:13 - Important Show Changes

00:05:20 - Gotham Knights/Suicide Squad trailers

00:06:37 - Elden Ring delayed again

00:07:07 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack pricing is absurd

00:09:57 - Dbrand hits back at Sony with new PS5 plates

00:10:27 - PS5 ends Switch’s 33 month best-selling streak

00:10:54 - EA may drop the FIFA name over licensing dispute

00:12:16 - Blue Box Game Studios receiving death threats

00:15:35 - Sources say a new Splinter Cell is in development

00:17:40 - Alan Wake has too many collectibles

00:18:52 - Back 4 Blood’s difficulty is unforgiving

00:21:32 - Life Is Strange: True Colors (minor franchise SPOILERS)

00:25:31 - Did Mike witness a UFO?

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Gaming As We Age

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:05:00 GMT

Episode 22

This week, Jacques' brain is still in the shop for repairs, so we welcome back our returning guest, Indy. There's a plethora of news and games to cover, plus we discuss how our gaming habits have changed as we age. We finish with our longest Surprise Mechanics ever!

00:00:45 - Start

00:04:33 - GTA: The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition

00:05:41 - PlayStation to announce “a big remake” soon

00:08:02 - Resident Evil 7 has shipped 10 million copies

00:09:18 - Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition controller

00:11:05 - Back 4 Blood solo mode blocks achievements/progression/stat tracking

00:14:52 - Kotaku encourages people to pirate Metroid Dread

00:20:10 - PlayStation CEO, Jim Ryan, wants to reach a wider audience

00:24:57 - Metroid Dread

00:29:33 - Spider-Man DLC/Batman: Arkham City

00:32:22 - Alan Wake Remastered

00:37:03 - Hell Let Loose

00:40:24 - Battlefield 2042 beta

00:44:41 - Back 4 Blood

00:46:09 - Dishonored 2

00:49:59 - Halo Infinite test flight + franchise discussion

00:59:00 - Gaming As We Age

01:17:03 - Let’s play a game

01:42:01 - Confessions of a Platinum addict

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Gaming On A Budget

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Episode 21

Mike flies solo in a shortened episode this week as Jacques' brain is temporarily out of order. Does Mike manage to land the plane safely without a co-pilot or does he crash and burn? Listen and find out for yourself.

00:00:45 - Start

00:03:03 - Our friend Jim scored a PS5

00:04:42 - Bluepoint officially joins the PlayStation family

00:05:36 - Sony introduces PS5 game trials

00:07:42 - Sora is the final Smash Bros. Ultimate character

00:08:20 - PSNow adds The Last of Us Part II & more

00:10:00 - October PS+ & Xbox Games With Gold

00:13:26 - Hot Wheels Unleashed

00:18:54 - Alan Wake Remastered

00:22:33 - Gaming On A Budget

00:29:44 - Our friend Jason is the secret silent co-host

00:31:36 - Mike watched John Wick Chapter 3

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Dealing With Burnout

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:30:00 GMT

Episode 20

We are back after a week off and there is plenty to discuss. We catch up on some news items. How do we deal with burnout? Mike's final review of Deathloop is here. Jacques' reviews The Evil Within DLC. Plus, Surprise Mechanics & more!

00:01:39 - Reasons there was no episode last week

00:05:41 - PS5 firmware update

00:11:17 - Nintendo to add N64/Genesis games

00:18:00 - Quantic Dream making a Star Wars game?

00:20:04 - Crystal Dynamics is partnering with The Initiative

00:22:56 - Mike’s Deathloop review

00:32:24 - The Evil Within DLC

00:41:08 - Batman: Arkham City/Knight

00:52:21 - Jacques’ playing KOTOR for the first time

00:54:03 - Dealing with burnout (+ tangents)

01:12:22 - Storytime with Mike

01:19:53 - YouTuber Food4Dogs

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Sony Showed Us The Goods

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:15:00 GMT

Episode 19

Sony finally gave us a tangible look at the future with their PS5 Showcase and it did not disappoint. We also delve into the Nvidia GeForce NOW data leak, which may have revealed a plethora of unannounced games. Plus, we talk about a wide array of games we're playing, including DEATHLOOP.

00:02:55 - Nvidia GeForce NOW leak

00:09:10 - Alan Wake Remastered

00:10:22 - DEATHLOOP early impressions

00:15:16 - Sonic Colors: Ultimate

00:18:33 - Lost Planet 3 final thoughts

00:19:32 - The Evil Within **Minor Ending Spoilers**

00:32:22 - Surgeon Simulator 2 is THE WORST

00:38:18 - Sony PS5 Showcase

01:05:15 - Top 10 Best-Selling Consoles of All-Time

01:19:15 - PlayStation/Ubisoft/Xbox theme parks

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Tabletop Games

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Episode 18

Join us as we have fun reminiscing about tabletop games, which has seen a resurgence amongst Millennials in recent years. We also give our predictions for Sony's Showcase. Yes, it has already aired but we recorded before the event so you can laugh at how far we're off the mark (mostly).

00:01:42 - Start

00:03:37 - Sony Showcase (Post-addictions???)

00:23:15 - September PS+ games

00:24:53 - Twelve Minutes **SPOILERS**

00:32:08 - Call of Duty: World at War

00:39:03 - Lost Planet 3

00:42:14 - Tabletop games

01:09:06 - Which Iconic Video Game Character Are You?

01:19:50 - The future of Artificial Intelligence

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What Can Publishers Learn From Hollywood

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 22:51:00 GMT

Episode 17

The industry is shifting toward a subscription-based model. Would Hollywood's current movie release strategy work for games? Also, we got our first glimpse at EA Motive's Dead Space remake.

00:00:45 - Start

00:02:34 - New Dead Space remake details

00:14:40 - The state of AAA publishers

00:24:03 - First look at new Resident Evil film

00:29:20 - The Evil Within

00:36:17 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite final thoughts

00:44:20 - Twelve Minutes

00:50:11 - Last Stop

00:52:17 - Peggle 2

00:55:42 - Battlefield 2042 on Xbox Game Pass?

00:56:50 - When will next-gen Cyberpunk release?

00:58:23 - New PS5 model has inferior heatsink?

01:00:14 - Can Sony & Microsoft work together?

01:04:26 - The future of Xbox Game Pass

01:13:49 - What is Sony’s answer to Xbox Game Pass?

01:15:12 - Mike literally puts his blood into the show

01:16:33 - DC Fandome is returning on Oct. 16

01:18:31 - Fuck GameStop

01:24:17 - Why are Third Person Shooters not called TPS’s?

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Gamescom Was Underwhelming

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:11:00 GMT

Episode 16

We suffered through Gamescom so you don't have to! We also have Aliens: Fireteam Elite impressions. Mike revisits the original Splinter Cell since Ubisoft won't make another one. And Jacques has a meaty spoiler review for Bloober Team's Blair Witch.

00:02:51 - More headset BS

00:06:33 - SNES 30th Anniversary

00:07:39 - PS4 controllers are durable

00:10:12 - Black Myth: Wukong trailer

00:11:17 - AC Valhalla final thoughts

00:11:56 - Revisiting Splinter Cell

00:17:54 - Aliens: Fireteam (Elite?)

00:26:28 - Blair Witch **SPOILERS**

00:47:30 - Gamescom Roundup

01:16:50 - Mike’s midnight launch story

01:20:46 - Aliens: Special Edition

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The Psychology Of Fanboys

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Episode 15

Let's dive into a dark and twisted, cavernous place... The brain of fanboys. Why do they act the way they do? Plus, we talk more about headsets, Hades, and Jacques tells us about being involved in a hostage situation this past weekend.

00:01:43 - Jacques was involved in a hostage situation

00:06:23 - Mike’s headset woes

00:18:53 - Free Ratchet & Clank DLC for Rocket League

00:20:20 - 12 Minutes now on Xbox Game Pass

00:22:11 - Gamescom is almost here

00:23:24 - Hades

00:30:08 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

00:32:49 - Yoshi’s Crafted World

00:34:12 - Back 4 Blood

00:38:37 - Zombie Army 4

00:41:11 - Mass Effect 3

00:42:12 - The Psychology of Fanboys

01:01:41 - The Time Machine (1960)

01:08:21 - Unorthodox paths through franchises

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The Dreaded Backlog

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:06:00 GMT

Episode 14

Backlogs. We all have them but can never seem to escape their crushing weight. Let's discuss how we manage ours. In addition, we have first impressions of the Back 4 Blood beta, a review of the Xbox Wireless Headset, and we try our hand at voice acting.

00:01:35 - Jacques’ journey to acquire a new headset

00:11:43 - Xbox Wireless Headset review

00:17:16 - Mike’s first dentist visit in 7 years

00:23:14 - Why was “Elite” added to Aliens Fireteam name

00:24:18 - Shuhei Yoshida interacted with us on Twitter

00:25:24 - Hellblade Xbox Series X/S update

00:26:33 - Left 4 Dead 2 skins update for Zombie Army 4

00:27:50 - Back 4 Blood beta first impressions

00:40:22 - Yoshi’s Crafted World

00:44:43 - Curse of the Dead Gods

00:47:07 - Jacques is dropping The Sinking City

00:47:59 - The Dreaded Backlog

01:15:02 - A look back at Ridley Scott’s Alien in 4K

01:26:40 - Do we have what it takes to be voice actors

01:37:39 - Outro

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Our Top 10 Remake Candidates

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:45:00 GMT

Episode 13

With Dead Space remake on the horizon, we decided to come up with other games that deserve remakes. We also give our first impressions of brand new cyberpunk twin-stick shooter, The Ascent.

00:00:45 - Combating scalpers

00:10:18 - Mike’s 3D-printed Darth Revan bust

00:11:53 - PlayStation Summer Sale

00:13:50 - Pre-install Hades for Xbox Game Pass

00:16:45 - The Ascent has a lot of technical issues

00:26:44 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

00:29:30 - Mario Golf

00:34:05 - Our Top 10 Remake Candidates

01:04:35 - Gone Forever

01:19:24 - Outro

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Are AAA Games Getting Stale

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Episode 12

AAA vs. Indie. Dead Space remake deep dive. Mike shares a serendipitous story and Jacques gets philosophical. There's a lot to love about this episode. Especially the end, where we decide which movie is worse: Dune or 2001: A Space Odyssey.

00:00:45 - The intro goes at the beginning?

00:02:12 - The Dead Space remake is real

00:17:49 - Don’t miss Microsoft’s Ultimate Game Sale

00:22:16 - Mike’s hands-on with Xbox Series X

00:30:09 - Gamefly won’t let Mike leave

00:31:51 - The Medium

00:37:33 - The Sinking City

00:41:48 - Super Mario 3D World

00:44:02 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

00:47:42 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

00:51:06 - Are AAA Games Getting Stale?

01:11:44 - Campfire Storytime with Mike

01:15:46 - Simulation Theory

01:27:48 - Outro

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Is Splitscreen A Dying Feature

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 16:30:00 GMT

Episode 11

Friend of the show, Indy, joins Mike this week to discuss splitscreen couch co-op. Why is it seemingly disappearing? Is it's inclusion necessary? What are good games to play with this feature?

00:00:45 - Getting to know our guest, Indy

00:07:51 - Sam Fisher is back… kinda

00:10:29 - Respawn is responsible for EA’s resurgence

00:13:42 - Valve announces the Steam Deck

00:23:45 - Mike got an Xbox Series X

00:29:30 - House (the indie game, not the TV show)

00:32:00 - Demon’s Souls is a hard game

00:36:11 - Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

00:38:52 - Talkin’ ‘bout Bugsnax

00:40:29 - Is Splitscreen A Dying Feature?

01:12:17 - 20 Questions: Video Game Edition

01:19:56 - How well does Indy know Mike?

01:29:08 - Outro

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Dead Space: Make Us Whole Again

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:45:00 GMT

Episode 10

The rumor mill is ablaze with whispers of a Dead Space remake. We discuss the likelihood of a revival, what we would like to see, and the franchise as a whole.

You voted. We played. Let's talk about the highly addictive roguelike, Dead Cells.

Surprise Mechanics: We become Jim Spencer and Phil Ryan, heads of all video gaming and it's our job to greenlight randomly generated games.

00:00:45 - Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

00:10:18 - Streets of Lebron: Toons in Time

00:11:33 - Medal of Honor: Airborne

00:14:08 - Perfect Dark Zero out of 10

00:15:34 - Luigi’s Mansion 3 saga comes to an end

00:17:12 - Returnal is the roguelike Mike always wanted

00:23:00 - Destruction AllStars stalled

00:25:27 - Dead Cells is highly addictive

00:35:34 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

00:37:08 - Dead Space: Make Us Whole Again

00:56:26 - Guess the year this game released

01:07:52 - We create games from a random list generator

01:22:20 - A Plague Tale: Innocence next-gen upgrade

01:23:03 - Special guest will fill-in for Jacques next episode

01:24:05 - Outro

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Overcoming Mental Struggles Through Games

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

This week we discuss how video games can be a positive force for mental health and we share some of our own personal struggles. In addition, this episode is jam-packed with Hideo Kojima because why not?

00:00:45 - Sony bought Housemarque (and Bluepoint?)

00:07:55 - We will cover select current events going forward

00:10:01 - The audience has spoken: We’re playing Dead Cells

00:14:55 - Metal Gear Solid 4 has a lot of cutscenes

00:22:48 - Jedi: Fallen Order’s PS5 upgrade is worth replaying

00:26:35 - Homefront is like Red Dawn but mediocre

00:32:04 - Jacques is addicted to buying cheap games

00:35:12 - Will Mike ever finish Luigi’s Mansion 3?

00:35:49 - Sackboy never ends...

00:37:22 - ...And neither do MGS4 cutscenes

00:38:13 - Overcoming mental struggles through games

01:10:33 - Who would win in a fight?

01:23:31 - Hideo Kojima or Mega Man?

01:31:06 - Outro

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Xbox Is A Survivor

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Xbox has had a tumultuous journey over the generations. What began with us looking back on the Xbox 360's vast hardware issues, turned into a story of perseverance and triumph for Xbox. Plus, we return to our regularly scheduled Mass Effect talk. Stay til the end for a surprise Nicolas Cage appearance.

00:00:45 - Xbox Design Lab/New DualSense Controllers

00:06:34 - Corrections from last episode

00:08:31 - Intro/Note about “Share Play”

00:11:33 - Jacques finished Mass Effect 2

00:15:26 - **Minor ME2 spoiler**

00:16:07 - **Spoiler over/You’re safe**

00:20:07 - ME2/ME3 OP weapons

00:22:43 - Mike has a change of heart about ME3’s ending

00:27:04 - Sackboy & Luigi aren’t compelling enough

00:29:21 - Bowie takes Sackboy up a notch

00:34:37 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks stunning...

00:39:50 - ...But it crashed Mike’s PS5

00:42:49 - Xbox 360 hardware issues

00:57:44 - Xbox is a survivor

01:01:31 - Microsoft vs. Sony

01:04:36 - PlayStation Experience returning?

01:07:34 - Guess the game based on a description

01:16:23 - Willy’s Wonderland movie review

01:25:04 - MeagsTV on Twitch

01:26:10 - Outro

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E3 Just Flatlined Itself

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:30:00 GMT

E3 was a big 'ol pile of brown squish. There were bright spots but E3 as a whole has become irrelevant and unnecessary. We discuss why that is and what should change. But much like E3 viewers, you came for the games and we have that in spades. Plus, we announce our giveaway winner.

00:00:45 - Giveaway winner

00:08:31 - Intro

00:10:18 - E3 was befuddling

00:20:55 - Halo Infinite

00:23:30 - Battlefield 2042

00:24:30 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl

00:26:33 - Back 4 Blood

00:30:09 - Starfield

00:36:49 - The Outer Worlds 2

00:39:37 - A Plague Tale: Requiem

00:41:36 - The Ascent

00:43:14 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

00:46:33 - Guardians of the Galaxy

00:54:10 - Metroid Dread

00:56:20 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

00:58:39 - Forza Horizon 5

01:01:16 - Redfall

01:02:53 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits

01:07:14 - Hades

01:08:48 - Evil Dead: The Game

01:11:09 - Replaced

01:11:37 - Somerville

01:13:02 - Atomic Heart

01:13:27 - Harold Halibut

01:14:21 - Vokabulantis

01:15:32 - Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View

01:16:41 - Among Us

01:18:05 - Outro

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Battlefront 2 Gave Us Friendship

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:23:00 GMT

We present to you a very special episode. This is the tale of how we met through Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005). Plus, Jacques debuts "15 Minutes of Game" with a review of Norwegian indie, Morkredd. And Mike unboxes a surprise live on the show.

00:00:45 - Mike unboxes his trivia controversy prize

00:07:15 - Intros & Indies

00:13:13 - Episode 6: The Lost Episode

00:15:08 - Have you had enough Mass Effect?

00:27:12 - RetroMania Wrestling

00:31:13 - 15 Minutes of Game: Morkredd

00:39:59 - The story of how Jacques and Mike met

01:03:34 - Leave a comment for a chance at a $10 gift card

01:07:52 - Let’s remake some games

01:13:20 - Outro/Give us game suggestions for Share Play

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Glitches Be Crazy

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:20:00 GMT

Sometimes, glitches can be annoying. Other times, funny. Let's reminisce about experiences with these mystifying occurrences. Plus, we introduce two new segments and Mike pitches us his Star Wars fan film.

00:00:45 - Mike’s Star Wars fan film idea

00:11:55 - Intro/Days of Play sale

00:15:21 - Jacques breaks bad in Mass Effect

00:20:17 - Sniper rifles are cool

00:23:52 - Favorite Mass Effect squadmates

00:25:16 - Mass Effect 2

00:30:44 - Jacques’ Mako has the last laugh

00:32:57 - Ryse: Son of Rome is surprisingly good

00:39:24 - New segment: “15 Minutes of Game”

00:41:20 - Game glitches

01:02:23 - Results from Ep.4’s trivia controversy

01:05:25 - New segment: “Share Play”

01:06:36 - Mike answers James Lipton’s 10 Questions

01:10:36 - Jacques must identify games/characters based on quotes

01:20:27 - Mike attempts to do the outro

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Crafting Our Dream Games

Sat, 29 May 2021 23:18:00 GMT

We play a hypothetical game where we each pick three IP's and give them to three developers, and explain what those games would look like. Jacques gushes over It Takes Two. And Surprise Mechanics gets controversial.

00:00:44 - Netflix Castlevania goes hard

00:06:39 - Intro

00:07:59 - Mike Platinumed Mass Effect & Jacques hates the Mako

00:17:47 - It Takes Two a GOTY contender?

00:26:56 - Crafting our dream games

00:48:21 - Mike obligates Jacques to play one of three games

00:53:55 - We develop a new segment in real-time

00:58:57 - Trivia Wars Episode II: Revenge of the French

01:13:02 - Outro

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Is Village The Best Resident Evil

Sat, 15 May 2021 23:21:00 GMT

Resident Evil: Village is finally here and we have non-spoiler thoughts. Plus, the Borderlands movie is in production, so we decided it's a good time to remind everyone what a repugnant person Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford is.

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00:00:45 - Are we alone in the Universe?

00:13:38 - Mass Effect talk

00:15:44 - Intro

00:20:53 - Resident Evil: Village (No Spoilers)

00:37:20 - We beat Resident Evil 5 co-op

00:41:18 - Luigi’s Mansion 3 gets sexual

00:46:41 - Alice: Madness Returns is a hidden gem

00:50:17 - Xbox Game Pass is a boon for the industry

00:52:50 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a gorefest

00:54:41 - Astro’s Playroom is an impressive DualSense showcase

01:04:49 - Randy Pitchford is a P.O.S.

01:22:07 - PS5’s stand is loose when laid horizontally

01:23:38 - Control is a visual treat on PS5

01:27:06 - Japan is stunning in 4K/HDR

01:28:38 - VR porn

01:29:23 - A cautionary tale of buying consoles at yard sales

01:34:48 - Jacques taste tests a Starbuck’s Nitro Cold Brew

01:39:08 - Outro

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Our Gaming Histories

Sat, 08 May 2021 22:20:00 GMT

We are Jacques and Mike, best friends and lifelong gamers, and we're teaming up on this co-op adventure to share our passion for video games with the world. Join us for unique topic discussions, impressions of games we are playing (new and old), fun segments like Surprise Mechanics, and wholly unprofessional nonsense.

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00:00:46 - Jacques got a PS5

00:04:22 - DualSense impressions

00:10:49 - Mike’s PS5 acquisition story

00:13:16 - Intro

00:16:36 - Boundless Gamers inception

00:26:08 - Podcast format going forward

00:30:58 - Soliciting sexy pics from listeners

00:32:11 - We got our COVID vaccines

00:33:24 - Our gaming histories + tangents

00:59:15 - Mike’s PS3 collection

01:05:25 - Gaming histories continued

01:11:36 - That time we became friends with Jeremy Allen White on XBL

01:15:02 - Gaming histories continued

01:22:40 - We’re playing Resident Evil 5 co-op

01:25:49 - Jacques gets owned by dogs in RE: Code Veronica X

01:27:27 - Jacques gets owned by the camera in RE4

01:28:03 - To preorder or not to preorder

01:30:02 - Mike’s Outriders impressions

01:33:12 - Jacques loves Alice: Madness Returns

01:38:05 - What is Surprise Mechanics

01:38:42 - Could you land a plane if the pilots fell unconscious

01:44:37 - You can have a Mario powerup IRL but it’ll cost you

01:50:37 - Outro

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