Video Games
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Game Swap: Games We Missed
Ben, Jess, and Matt James discuss some games that you may have missed this month, including ‘Cocoon,’ ‘Slay the Princess,’ and ‘Jusant’
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‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ and 20 Years of ‘CoD’
Ben and Jess also chat about some recent gaming news, including the Game of the Year nominees
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Did ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Just Save Movies? Plus: The Emily Blunt Movie Star Playbook.
Sean and Amanda discuss the surprising box office performance of ‘FNaF’ and review the new drama ‘Pain Hustlers’
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‘Alan Wake 2’ and ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Reactions
Ben and Jess discuss the survivor-horror game sequel and dive into ‘FNaF,’ one of Jess’s favorite franchises!
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In ‘Alan Wake 2,’ Sam Lake Will Lead You Deeper into the Woods
After a 13-year wait, Remedy Entertainment creative director Sam Lake’s sequel to meta-masterpiece ‘Alan Wake’ is here to mess with your mind
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‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ Review
Ben and Jess take a look at the newest Mario game and then discuss the Switch successor with producer Devon
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‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ Finds the Fun in Spider-Stress
No other game has captured the struggle of the Spider-life quite like ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’—and no other game has made it so fun or fulfilling
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‘Spider-Man 2’ Review
Ben and Jess take an in-depth look at the new game and give their thoughts on the combat, graphics, story, and so much more!
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The Subversive Genius of ‘Far Cry 2,’ 15 Years Later
In 2008, Ubisoft’s trailblazing open-world first-person shooter started conversations about video games that still haven’t subsided
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First Impressions of ‘Spider-Man 2’ and Revisiting ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ and ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’
Ben and Jess are here to tell you everything you need to know ahead of the latest Spider-Man game!
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Four Takeaways From the Microsoft–Activision Blizzard Deal
On Friday, Microsoft announced it had finally closed its $69 billion deal with the ‘Call of Duty’ publisher. How will the acquisition reshape the console market and the video game industry at large?
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‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Review and the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Reset
Ben and Jess give their thoughts on the latest game in the franchise
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The ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Renaissance and AI in Gaming
Ben, Jess, and Justin also discuss the potential voice actors strike
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The Decade ‘Grand Theft Auto Online’ Owned
‘GTA Online’ was an undercooked afterthought when ‘GTA V’ launched, but 10 years later, it’s the Rockstar game’s greatest legacy
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Microsoft Leaks, ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Review, and a Preview of ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’
We’re talking why gaming leaks are sensational, Megan Fox’s confounding performance as Nitara, exploiting glitches, and more
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Infinity Meets the Finite in ‘Starfield’
For its latest blockbuster, Bethesda built ‘Skyrim’ in space. Is that enough to make it an "important" RPG?
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RPG Blowout: The Massive Worlds of ‘Starfield’ and ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’
Ben and Jess explore brave new worlds by delving into two of this year’s biggest games!
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Questioning the NFL’s Dominance, Daniel Jeremiah on NFL Week 1 and Caleb Williams, and Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk
Ryen and Daniel Jeremiah evaluate some college prospects before Tony Hawk joins to talk ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ and much more!
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More Than a Game: The Improbable Rise of the Real ‘Gran Turismo’ Racer
Jann Mardenborough defied the odds to go from obsessive ‘Gran Turismo’ player to real-life professional racer. Now, a Hollywood film will attempt to tell his story, even as new chapters of his career are being written.
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Face-Your-Fears Game Swap: ‘Braid’ and ‘Outlast’
Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons swap games and discuss whether 2023 is shaping up to be an all-time-great gaming year
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How Hollywood (Finally) Figured Out Video Game Adaptations
With the success of ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ and Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal,’ Hollywood has raised the ceiling and the floor for video game adaptations
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The Immensity of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and a Breakthrough Year for Video Game Adaptations | Button Mash
Examining the upsides and downsides of gigantic games
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‘Pikmin 4’ and the Nintendo Franchise Draft
In the inaugural episode of ‘Button Mash,’ Ben and Jess discuss some of their favorite Nintendo franchises and the upcoming ‘Twisted Metal’ adaptation
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Netflix’s Next Act Is Investing in Video Games
First came DVDs. Then came streaming movies and TV. Now, Netflix is betting big on video games—and new release ‘Oxenfree II’ may be just the beginning of a long-term plan.
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Revisiting ‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’ on Its 20th Anniversary
Ben and Jessica look back at the classic RPG and evaluate its impact on the overall franchise
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Nintendo Direct News and ‘Final Fantasy XVI’ Spoiler-Free Reactions
Ben, Jessica, and Justin react to the ‘Super Mario RPG’ remake news and discuss their experiences with the ‘Final Fantasy’ series
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Josh Allen on Expectations for 2023, Aaron Rodgers, and His All-Time Favorite Play
Plus, ranking the top five NFL franchises with Lindsay Jones
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The Dominance of ‘Diablo IV,’ the ‘LOTR: Gollum’ Fiasco, ‘Street Fighter 6,’ and the Future of Fighting Games
The crew discusses reveals from Summer Game Fest and some newly released video games
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Beating ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ Is Much Different Than Finishing It
Few games are as massive or as crammed with content as the newest ‘Legend of Zelda’ game, yet few make playing feel less like crossing off items on a digital to-do list
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‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Discussion and Analysis
Ben, Justin, and Matt are back to take a deep dive into the latest ‘Zelda’ game, discussing their likes and dislikes, their hopes for future games, and more!
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‘Zelda,’ Not ‘Mario,’ Is the Real Star of Nintendo
Yes, Mario recently made a billion dollars at the box office, but in terms of Nintendo’s core product—video games—‘Zelda’ has become the standard-bearer for the company and the Switch
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Reviewing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
Justin and Micah return to discuss their thoughts on ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
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‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Instant Reactions
The guys head to Hyrule to discuss the latest installment in the Nintendo franchise
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The Boundless Legacy of ‘Breath of the Wild’
After ‘Breath of the Wild,’ open-world games can be split into two camps: those that share its philosophy of total freedom and those that don’t