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Oct 29, 2026 · 2 hr 35 min

CORE 543: Poke Zero

Scott Jon and Beau are back for another action-packed CORE! Phantom Blade Zero seems to be doing jussssst fine. Also the games of November. Forsaken is the new NMS expansion! Plainsrunning is happening. Scott played Shelves of Sorcery, DinoBones, Tape to Tape 1.0, and Strange Antiquities. As well as OneMoreCrypt.com. Jon played Vampire Survivors for reaons. Beau played Minishoot Adventures TWICE. Azeroth Survivors,…
Oct 22, 2026 · 2 hr 58 min

CORE 542: Bloody Tears

That Bioware news really hurts. We get into it. Plus, everything from 40k Boltgun II done and dusted, to 100 percenting Belmont's Curse. Plus a load of other games, and a new Diablo board game that sounds super rad! All that and more on this week's CORE episode! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/sCPzaOfl5yw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2026 · 3 hr 28 min

CORE 541: Scrib Doon!

A reminder to check out the latest articles on CORE.SHOW. Plus, Control Resonant is rad, so is Star Wars Galactic Racer, and boy howdy does Castlevania Belmont's Curse start out strong. Also some time with Gears of War E-Day, Pools, 9 Kings, Over the Hill, Dress Maker, Hellraiser, and TONS more. Also, you can play AAA games in a browser now and it's weird. Also, Squadron 42 is up for wishlisting on Steam and we are…
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 hr 1 min

CORE Crossover: Let’s Grind Some Gears

That’s right, Kyle and Garrett from Grinding Gears joins us for a special crossover!! All the details within! Hope you enjoy! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/lPM_IhE7oWk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2026 · 2 hr 51 min

CORE 540: A Good Curse

We talk about the games of October, and why the new Castlevania is likely the most exciting of the bunch. Plus, Uncharted 5 is real, and RE 9 gets even more confusing. Scott and Jon played the remastered Witcher III with mixed opinions. Scott played Hungry Horrors and TOEM 2. Jon giving Control Resonant a shot. Also he played more Fire Emblem: Fortune'ss Weave. Beau played more Valheim, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Demo…

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Sep 26, 2026 CORE 539: Good Fortune
We played a load of the WoW Forever beta and loved it. Also, the Resident Evil movie rocked. Also, Scott played NMS's update, Letters From The Past, beat Shadow Dungeon, played a bit of Control: Resonant, and can't wait to talk about Hungry Horrors. Jon played Fire Emblem Forturne's Weave and Silent Hill: Townfall. Beau got back into Valheim, and the world is better for it. We talk about Microsoft's new weird…
Sep 21, 2026 CORE Supplemental: Jon and the King
And important bonus bit of content this week from Jon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2026 CORE 538: Something is Forever
New Warcraft? Check. Scott gets weird with old-school rogue-likes? Check. Onimusha was AWESOME? Check! Plus a ton more. This is our biggest episode of 2026 for some reason. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/erOnXsJf-qY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2026 The Instance: 2026 Blizzcon Opening Ceremonies
WoW Forever, new Starfcraft shooters, Diablo V, and lots more! With Scott, Bobby, Jon, and Beau. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/7APXbF-qi3g  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2026 CORE 537: Year of The Sword
Turns out, Capcom has YET another winner on it's hands with the Onimusha. Blood of the Dawn Walker might not really need that timer afterall. Scott played Security 51 and more Shadow Dungeon. Jon in addition to Oni, played a load of FFR, and more Vampire Survivors. Beau is all back in now that Valheim 1.0 is out. Slay the Spire 2 too. We breakdown the Nintendo stuff this week, as well as Playstation and Kojima…
Sep 3, 2026 CORE 536: Grand Theft Automatic
We played a load of Zero Company! Jon even beat it! Was it good? Oh, it was VERY good. Plus, GTA6 is at maximum hype levels, State of Play happened today at Sony, Zero Company's company is having a bad week for no good reason and more. Scott played some Blood Dungeon and Shadown Dungeon. (Different games.) Jon played the early bits of Blood of The Dawnwalker. Beau played Palworld and gave us an update on his game…
Aug 27, 2026 CORE 535: Zero Hour for Zero Company
Let's do this! We talk about the games of September. Gamescom Opening Night recap. Star Wars Zero Company day is here. Scott played and LOVED Shape of Dreams. Also, Spinny Dungeon, and Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! (That's a real title.) Jon finished How Many Dudes, and is playing Journey with his kiddo! Beau played nothing but played around with game dev all week! An email in defense of Star…
Aug 20, 2026 CORE 534: No Man's Game
Beau and Scott played a lot of TCG Card Shop Simulator. Scott played Xeno Tilt, Demon's Tilt, Cult of Pin, and Pokemon Pinball. Notice a pattern? Jon is playing Pokemon Go again. Also more How Many Dudes other odds and ends. We talk about that Star Citizen livestream nightmare, the Horizon Hunters Gathering mess, and Fortnite going hard on outside game characteres. Also Blizzcon is stacked with celebs this year.…
Aug 13, 2026 CORE 533: Fix That Thing!
It's that time of the week! CORE is on. And we wanna talk about stuff like Restory, How Many Dudes, Ghost Recon Wildlands, Cult of Pin, Black Jacket, Marvel Tokon, Agent 64, Death Howl, DragonSword Awakening, TCG Shop Simulator, Helldivers 2, among other games. Plus Lord of the Rings comes back from the 2011 death hole! Blizzard is the best performing studio XBOX has right now. We could use more Sean Murrays,…
Aug 6, 2026 CORE 532: Arachnophilia
Turns out, Spider-Man movies also inspire spending money on games. We get into it. Also, Scott played Granblue, messed with a Taco, played AC Valhalla and more. Jon played some Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time, How Many Dudes, and more Midnight Suns. Beau played a TON of DragonSword Akwakenings. Your emails and more! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/iyb_H54UPhk Hosted on…
Jul 30, 2026 CORE 531: Pandora's Box
A quick note about Frogpants Replay at the top, and then off we go! Scott played a lot more AC games, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. And more fun with Sunshine and Moonlight with retro games. Jon still playing Marvel Midnight Suns, with some twists. Shader mods on Rebirth, and his son beat Astrobot on his own! Beau played DragonSword: Awakening, Tears of Metal, and more Nightreign. He also gave us a VR update on…
Jul 25, 2026 CORE 530: Wash The Walker
Power washing gets a lot more fun when you put Star Wars stuff in it. Also, Scott played a lot of Black Flag Resynced, Farcry 4 (wait for it), Granblue Fantasy Relink, and a couple indies. Jon got all back into Marvel Midnight Suns, and Beau played DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations, and more Nightreign. He also really likes Chinese art books it seems. Microsoft is bringing a slate of classic Xbox titles to PC. The…
Jul 16, 2026 CORE 529: Higher Seas
We start with the games we played this week! The Aventures of Elliott still gracing Scott and Jon's screens. Scott is ALL in on Black Flag Resynced. He also configured Moonlight on his network and has praises for it. Palworld 1.0 for Scott and Jon as well. Jon played Denshattack, and Beau still mainlaining Nightriegn like a pro player. Then some talk about Glen Schofield pulling out of games, MS destroying…
Jul 13, 2026 MORE CORE: Rock Band, and beyond: Where will we play these games?
Let's talk about it in today's email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2026 CORE 528: Ex-Box
A reminder about a few new posts on the feeds, and then off to the exciting world of how Xbox seems to be shitting the ENTIRE bed. Plus Games Done Quick, and the summer sale stuff. Scott tested the hell out of the state of GeForce Now, and did it with a load of games, including Just Cause 3, Diablo IV, Black Flag Resynced, Disco Elysium, and Ghostwire Tokyo to name a few. Jon played AstroBot and The Adventures of…
Jul 8, 2026 MORE CORE: Making the indie game, "Gyro", with solo-dev Shane Maddox.
We get into what it takes to build your own game, and actually launch it to the public. And go wishlist/get the game on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4822290/Gyro/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2026 CORE 527: Practical Eve
We have Jon Show mugs in the store! Because why not? Also, what about cloud gaming in all these discussions around hardware prices? Plus, Sony says goodbye to physical media, and at the same time closes a couple stores, and took a bunch of movies away from people. Not great. XBOX will likely follow suit. CyberPunk Edge Runners S2 gets a new trailer. The full roster for Fighting Souls is upon us! We played Stellar…
Jun 25, 2026 CORE 526: The Gabe-Cube
Welp, the Steam Machine is here, and it's expensive as we figured it might be with the RAM wars and all. Let's break it all down, and highly discourage Canadians from getting one. :) We also talk about the big games of July, Xbox increasing prices, GTA VI costing too much, Gamestop STOPPING something good, Capcom still trolling with the Engine name, Switch 2 getting pricier too, the Summer Sale on Steam, and all…
Jun 18, 2026 CORE 525: Address The Pile
Guys, there were a lot of video games announced lately, and we take it upon ourselves to talk about the ones that make us the most excited! Plus, all the games we played and more! Games we played this week: Magic the Gathering, the Commander Decks from Final Fantasy Resident Evil 9 Requiem Voidling Bound Dynasty Warriors Origins Astro Bot Astro's Playroom Burnout Paradise City Library Tidy Up the Arcane Library…
Jun 16, 2026 CORE from Nerdtacular 2026!
With Scott, Jon, Beau, Randy, Brian, Bobby, and the one and only LIAM O'BRIEN! Enjoy the archive from our live episode! Video coming soon to the Youtube Channel as well.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2026 CORE + Summer Games Fest LIVE!
Scott Beau and Jon get together and watch SGF live with commentary! The video version is up on the youtube channel as well: youtube.com/scottjohnson Expect more in future as we break down what’s coming ands what has us the most excited.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2026 CORE Coverage of the Sony State of Play for 6-2-2026
CORE Coverage of the Sony State of Play for 6-2-2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2026 FREEBIE! CORE Preshow for 5-30-2026
Enjoy this preview of what pre-show sounds like for patrons of the show! Free this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2026 CORE 524: Wind's Howling...
On this week's CORE, we talk about the Witcher III getting a new expansion next year. Also, the games of June, Dragon Quest XII, the announcement of Unreal 6, Steam Deck getting a $300 price increase, Fable getting pushed again, the upcoming Sony State of Play and our coverage of it. We played Lego Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight, 007 First Light, Duck Game, Deep Rock Galactic Rogue, Tidy Up The Arcane Libary,…
May 21, 2026 CORE 523: Fight Me!
Seems like everyone is really into the new Lego Batman game. Also, Sony confirms, no PC ports for their big single player games anymore. We have more thoughts. Warhorse is making a Lord of The Rings RPG. Virtua Fighter 6 leak has us excited. Bungie says Destiny 2 is over. Big Warhammer dump at Skulls Showcase this year. Quantic Dream MOBA actually happened. GTA6 is STILL happening this year...we think. Sunderfolk…
May 14, 2026 CORE 521: Overnite
Today on CORE, turns out those Overwatch coming to Fortnite rumors were true! We talk it about. GDC changes their name. Forza H6 and Subnautica are having a very good week it seems. Capcom is doing really well, and also dominating the digital and PC space for a company like that. Maybe FF7 rebirth is for the olds? Zelda movie has a NEW date. Check out the cool stuff in the CORE store! Scott reviews the new Steam…
May 8, 2026 CORE 521: And...it's gone.
Let's get into another CORE episode today! Some quick Nerdtacular talk, and then straight into Star Fox getting a a new game, this time a remake of the N64 game! Looks neat and the price sounds like it might be right. Also, big talk about how hard it was to get a Steam Controller on launch day. Tips on avoiding family trips. Are steam machines incoming too? MK II the movie seems like it might be better than ok! We…
May 1, 2026 CORE 520: A Salty Remake
This week on CORE, the hosts are feeling the heat with only 42 days left until Nerdtacular 2026! Scott, Beau, and Jon dive deep into a massive week of gaming news, starting with the official launch of the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion. We break down the new classes and whether the Horadric Cube lives up to the name. How stoked are we for the Black Flag remake? Very. We also look ahead at a packed May release…
Apr 23, 2026 CORE 519: D Day
The Big Stuff: - Nerdtacular All-Stars trivia team, all three hosts ended up on the same team with Scott's sister Wendy - Team name brainstorming (Cerebral Cortex, Obsessive Core Pulsive, Psycore Logical Corefare, etc.) - Trivia seeding test results and strategy - 500 episode milestone / mugs still available - Patreon/Core.show support plug Games Discussed: - Diablo IV's new expansion (record-breaking second…
Apr 16, 2026 CORE 518: Swung Too Far
We talk a bit about all this Windrose news in our feeds. But then to the deep stuff, like a visual grid of the kinds of gamers we are. Baldurs Gate 3 is getting modded with a remake of the original GB game, done by fans. Microsoft is rethinking gamepass, and saying its too expensive. Maybe they go with ads, bundles, and more? We kinda hate this. Rockstar got hacked and it was kinda lame what came out in the leak.…
Apr 9, 2026 CORE 517: Just Grab The Fish
No Man's Sky adds Pokémon-style Xeno Arena minigame. Split Fiction studio hits 50M games sold. Graveyard Keeper is free on Steam. Brief OW announcements note. Swear word appreciation, Warhammer 40K musical announcement, StarCraft tabletop minis preorder, Barrett/Animal Crossing crossover bit, scissoring education, game you bounced off question, memorable NPCs question, EverQuest Legends hype, Transformers Matrix of…
Apr 2, 2026 CORE 516: Inflation Station
Nerdtacular 26 tickets, bags, and CORE swag. Sony raising PS5 prices. Stormgate losing multiplayer after server partner pivots to AI. Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews are bad. Classic Resident Evil games on Steam, go GOG instead. Scott and Jon played Resident Evil Requiem together (Tuesdays 1pm). Scott in WoW and Dragon Quest Builders 2. Jon hooked on Crimson Desert. Beau wrapped Pirate Yakuza, more multiplayer…
Mar 26, 2026 CORE 515: Nintendollars
Nintendo's surprising decision to make physical Switch 2 games more expensive than digital versions. EverQuest is relaunching in a format designed for time-strapped adults and old farts like us, Capcom is patching out some “accidentally” written incest from Street Fighter 6, Clair Obscur's devs confirm there's no canon ending, new gameplay footage dropped for both Exodus and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. And loads…
Mar 19, 2026 CORE 514: Crimson Desserts
Crimson Desert launched today, reviews are mixed as expected, amazing open world, minimal story, no traditional leveling, open-world jank. John is at Disneyland! DLSS 5 announced by Nvidia, AI-yassifies characters without permission from devs like Capcom. Listener indie game Garden and a Goat announced, wishlistable on Steam. WoW Midnight discussion, level boosts are hard without knowing your class…but maybe no…
Mar 12, 2026 CORE 513: Ramdemic
Nerdtacular 2026 tickets holding at early bird pricing, plus a swag bag-only option now available at frogpants.com. News: - NetEase pulls funding for Gang of Dragon — future of the game unknown - Valve still targeting 2026 for Steam Machines despite RAM shortages; rumored to be a factor in Sony/Xbox strategy shifts - EA lays off Battlefield staff post record-breaking launch - Jeff Kaplan on his Blizzard exit — plus…
Mar 5, 2026 CORE 512: Sony Goes Yoink
Looks like Sony is officially getting out of the port business and going all Nintendo on us again. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is indeed happening. Highguard is officially leaving in just a few days. MetaCritic got weird with AI over the last few days. The games we played, a lake correction, Zillow and WoW, and some Diablo 2 stuff! GAMES PLAYED Scott - World of Warcraft Midnight - RoadCraft Jon - Resident…
Feb 28, 2026 CORE 511: Claws Out
March 2026 is shaping up to be a massive month for gaming, with big hitters like Crimson Desert, Marathon, Pokémon Pokopia, Slay the Spire 2, Solasta 2, Death Stranding 2 on PC, and the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection all loaded up. Also, Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox, while Sony raises a few eyebrows by signaling a potential end to PC ports. Our eyebrows are defiinately raised. Marvel's…
Feb 20, 2026 CORE 510: Creation of Ashes
That ashes of creation thing is just getting messier and messier by the day. Also, Unity wants you to type your next casual video game. We will explain.  GAMES PLAYED SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK - Diablo 2 Resurrected – Infernal Edition - Overwatch - Dobbel Dungeon SCOTT - Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp - No Man's Sky – Remnant Mode - Escape from Ever After JON - Mewgenics - TR-49  - Resident Evil 2 - Fortnite…
Feb 13, 2026 CORE: Sony State of Play
Our live watch-a-long AUDIO of of today's Sony State of Play.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2026 CORE 509: The Play of State
As we prep for the State of Play today, we talk about the games we played this week, and hit the news about all the Warlocks coming to all the Diablos. Highguard and 2XKO getting big layoffs, and the upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3 TV show! Games Played This Week Shared Play - Jon & Beau: Mewgenics Scott - Animal Crossing (on Switch 2) - Goblin Sushi - V-Rally 4 Jon - Mewgenics - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Beau -…
Feb 6, 2026 CORE 508: Just Take Off The 2
Overwatch might be making a big play with some re-branding, a slew of new heroes, and loads more. Will it put things back on top for the team shooter to beat? We talk about that, plus the Ashes of Creation mess, Steam hardware talk from Valve, and what might be the end of all things Outer Worlds. GAMES PLAYED - The Midnight Walk (Scott) - Butcher's Creek (Scott) - LUNARK (Scott) - Resident Evil 2 (Jon) - Final…
Jan 30, 2026 CORE 507: Highguard is Midguard
So, now that Highguard is out, what the hell is it? We have takes. Also, the games of Feb, new Mario trailers, Dispatch censorship worries, Hasbro up to no good, Bobby with a Mini Instance chat about the Midnight pre-patch and upcoming launch in WoW, all the games we played and more! Shared Play - Highguard  Scott - V Rising - Caravan SandWitch Jon - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Beau - Like a Dragon: Pirate…
Jan 23, 2026 CORE 506: CORE Veronica
Let’s talk about the Xbox showcase today, as well as the dust up over CDProjekt Red and VR mods. Plus RE getting yet another remake, Highguard getting a freebie, Marathon maybe doing ok afterall, and Nintendo getting you guy another weird toy.  GAMES PLAYED: SCOTT Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster  Fire Emblem: Engage  Terra Pit JONI  Final Fantasy VII Remake BEAU  Elden Ring …
Jan 16, 2026 CORE Special: Warren Davis & The Creation of Q*Bert
Scott sits down with Warren Davis for a deep look at the creation of one of the great arcade games of all time, Q*Bert, as well as his direct impact on everything from the Joust seires to Mortal Kombat to Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Check out his book: ‘Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games’! Some amazing insight in this episode with Warren, and we hope enjoy it!  Hosted on Acast. See…
Jan 16, 2026 CORE 505: Episode, Not Studio
Where the heck is Highguard? Also, Kratos has been cast, RE:R got showcased today, Tomb Raider series gives us a look at Sophie Turner in the role, Ubisoft doing more Ubisoft things, we have an end date for New World, the end of Anthem this week, and more. We played Cozy Caravan, Marble's Marbles, Find my Buddy, OddCore, Trails in The Sky 1st Chap, FF VII remake, Yakuza Kiwami 2, FFI and IV, and a little Yakuza…
Jan 9, 2026 CORE 504: Gateway Timeout
January Releases: Let's mostly focus on Animal Crossing and FFVII Remake for Switch 2, plus Code Vein 2 and Highguard. (yeah, we kinda forgot about Highguard too.) StarCraft Shooter coming to Blizzcon? It might be Blizzard’s third attempt at a SC shooter, reportedly an open-world project led by Dan Hay (Far Cry fame). Other stuff: Awesome Games Done Quick, a Starfield Star Wars conversion, and FF Tactics: Ivalice…
Jan 2, 2026 CORE 503: The 2025 OsCOREs
It's time for our anual personal and group awards for the games of the last year, and a few that are not. :) Join Scott Beau and Jon as they look back and forward and somehow up and down as well. Oh and this is the first time this gets called The osCORES. Big thx to Taz for the post art! Jump in! Full award notes: https://www.frogpants.com/corepicks2025  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Dec 27, 2025 CORE 502: O' Holy CORE!
Diablo IV: Both Scott and Beau are back in for Season 11. Scott’s "Hot Take" is that the game is officially "very good now”, and he does not care who knows it. (Paladin to 46); Beau claims it’s the best season of "Diablo 3" yet. (lol) Scott: Revisiting Overload (on sale), playing Escape Room Simulator 2, and starting Banquet for Fools. Jon: Reached the new area in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and is impressed by the…
Dec 19, 2025 CORE 501: Clarity
Get your ‘500+ Episodes’ mugs at Frogpants.shop now before its too late!. We recapped The Game Awards: Jon loved Resident Evil Requiem, Scott is into Total War Warhammer 40k, and Beau liked Gang of Dragon. We mostly bounced off Highguard. News: Steam Winter Sale is live. Fallout Season 2 has started. We discussed Netflix buying WB (details at core.show). Supervive is shutting down after 7 months. Played: Scott is…
Dec 12, 2025 CORE SPECIAL: 2025 Game Awards
Audio edition of our watch-a-long! Listen along with us! Video version will be up on CORE.SHOW shortly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2025 CORE 500: 500 of These!
Welcome to episode 500! Finishing Dispatch, loving Split Fiction, playing Demeo DND, and the Hordes of Hel! Plus Shinobi is underrated, Divinity still has a lot of stuff on the ground, Witcher 3, and a LOT of prep for tonight’s Game Awards. (coming in a separate post.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2025 CORE 499: Primed
🎉 500 EPISODE MUGS NOW AVAILABLE! Get yours reserved before we hit the limit! https://frogpants.shop   ⚠️ SPOILER POLICY CLARIFICATION Going forward: 1. We'll do our best not to offer major spoilers on narrative elements 2. We'll give ample warning to pause, skip ahead, or come back later 3. We'll front-load discussions with spoiler-free content - Scott will play BGM over spoiler sections for podcast…
Nov 29, 2025 CORE 498: Law of Threes
Scott dropped a Patreon vs Core.show support comparison video—check it at Core.show for the breakdown. Also posted an article about RAM prices going absolutely bonkers right now. The advice? Wait it out. Don't be the person overpaying because you can't control yourself.  News Roundup:  WoW: Midnight Gets Real Jon brought the news: World of Warcraft's next expansion drops March 2nd, 2026. Mark your…
Nov 21, 2025 CORE 497: Claire Obscured
Main Topic : Game Awards Nominees. Megabonk dev withdraws "Best Debut Indie" nomination (made previous games). Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 breaks record with 12 nominations. Notable snubs: ARC Raiders, Dispatch, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Other News Xbox Partners Showcase (Tides of Annihilation, Vampire Crawlers, Total Chaos) Epic/Unity partnership for Fortnite integration Krafton AI controversy re: Subnautica 2…
Nov 14, 2025 CORE 496: Open The Valve
Valve has three new hardware options for you, and we talk about them in detail today. Plus all the news and stuff you can stand, as well as a visit from Bobby for a nice little WoW update!  GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Tavern Keeper JON Dispatch CyberPunk 2077 BEAU Farthest Frontier Jump Space REPO ARC Raiders Vampire Survivors VR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2025 CORE 495: Laminate Your Stones
All the details on CORE.show, and what you can get from it! WoW is not coming to consoles, says game lead at Blizz. Fortnite has all the cartoon dads now. Rockstar doing some devious firings. Your Steam Deck can now download while asleep! Warhammer Survivors is HAPPENING! Blizzcon tickets go up tomorrow. Playstation Portal finally does cloud. The return of Nexeopardy! All the games of the week and loads more. SCOTT…
Oct 31, 2025 CORE 494: Cross Me Again...
Nintendo wants you to feel like those happy pandemic times again with a big update to Animal Crossing on Switch 2. Also, all the games of November, the Amazon Games layoffs and the apparent shutter of New World. Civ 7 trying to fix things. Claire and Cloud together at last. All the games we played plus all the usual stuff Enjoy! SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Slots & Daggers SCOTT Powerwash Simulator 2 Warside JON The Outer…
Oct 24, 2025 CORE 493: Impossible Task
How does anyone make a definitive list of the best games? It’s impossible, but we talk about the latest attempt anyway. Plus, Remedy losing their CEO after Firebreak did so poorly, and Vampire Survivors adds DLC to DLC. We also field a load of your questions this week, along with the usual dork-athon, and the games we played to boot!  SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Battlefield 6 SCOTT Superliminal (beat it!)…
Oct 16, 2025 CORE 492: Ex-Ally
Early reviews for the Xbox handheld are out, and it is a mixed bag to say the least. Understanding Fearless Drafts. Glen Powell wants in on E33 movies. EA employees not happy about the sell out. Quantic Dream is making a….free to play MOBA? Yep. Also, all the games we played and loads more! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Ball X Pit The Exit 8. Funguys Swarm Soulstone Survivors Silent Hill f JON Megabonk BEAU Battlefield 6…
Oct 9, 2025 CORE 491: Goes Up & Down
Straight into Hades II gameplay talk! Covering the “rat boss,” progress paths, end-game challenges, and tarot upgrades, all leading up to some admittedly broad comparisons to ARPGs and roguelites. Design depth, storytelling, and character reactions, Greg Street’s studio troubles, praise for Megabonk. Not to mention the mess that the gamepass changes continue to be. Sackbird Studios has our hopes. Make your own VR…
Oct 2, 2025 CORE 490: I'll Pass
Scott & Jon’s Horror Video Game Fun Time kicks off Friday with Silent Hill f, running each Friday this month. Main topic covers October’s big releases like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, Little Nightmares 3, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Mina the Hollower and more. Other news: Microsoft hikes Game Pass, EA goes private, Fortnite pulls Peacemaker, Capcom coy on RE9. Dear Martha Gameshow…
Sep 26, 2025 CORE 489: Straight Out of Hades
Happy ten years to CORE! Plus, Beau reminds us about a Kojima credit card coming soon. Highlights from TGS like Kojima’s new horror game OD and Capcom announcements including C. Viper in SF6 , Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection , Pragmata , and Onimusha: Way of the Sword . PlayStation’s State of Play brought a bag of goodies: Saros , Zero Parades for Dead Spies , Flight Simulator 2024 , a Deus Ex remaster, Mega…
Sep 19, 2025 CORE 488: Hedge Your Bets
Nintendo Direct dropped big news: Metroid Prime 4, more Fire Emblem, a quirky “Ditto Crossing,” and even Virtual Boy stuff, plus Hades 2’s 1.0 launch date is September 25. Meanwhile, Randy Pitchford remains the industry’s baffling clown in an ill-fitting suit, Sega is back with some old-school “Ninten-Don’t” ads, and speculation heats up around Cyberpunk 2 possibly including multiplayer (though Scott was sure that…
Sep 11, 2025 CORE 487: Give Silver a Hand
Frogs, flies, and state borders! Keanu Reeves expressed willingness to bring back Johnny Silverhand in future Cyberpunk projects, fueling speculation about DLC or cameos. PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, hosts, and more. Exhibition 33 ’s concert tour selling out instantly, Halo Infinite getting Invasion mode, and Steam reviews for Silksong differing by language, with Chinese players criticizing localization. And LOTS…
Sep 8, 2025 CORE SPECIAL: Gamescom On The Ground
Scott sits down with Tanner Goodman, who just got back from the EU, and his time at Gamescom in Germany. They talk about everything he saw! Including the standout demos like Crimson Desert (beautiful but overloaded with systems), Silent Hill f (creepy immersive theater), Honor of Kings: World (surprise hit with fun elemental combat and raids), and Valor Mortis (first-person Soulslike with grotesque Napoleonic…
Sep 4, 2025 CORE 486: Bon Voyager
Gamescom brought big World of Warcraft reveals: the new housing system with public, charter, and guild neighborhoods (50 homes each, customizable biomes, permissions, and community events), plus new solo content like Prey hunts and ongoing Delves . Blizzard is also integrating add-on features directly into the UI (boss timers, nameplates, DPS meters), raising questions for Deadly Boss Mods and others. Bobby is here…
Aug 28, 2025 CORE 485: September Reign
Let’s talk the BIG September 2025 releases: Hollow Knight: Silksong (Sept 4), Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots (Sept 5), Borderlands 4 (Sept 12), Silent Hill F (Sept 25), Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles, Lego Party, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, plus DLCs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac . News about Expedition 33’s success and its Clair Obscur franchise…
Aug 21, 2025 CORE 484: GamesCom Ahoy!
Let’s star with Steam’s new language-based review system, which pushed Palworld to an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating in English, for example. We looked at the debut of the World of Warcraft launch cinematic in October 2004, before the game’s release. A detailed rundown of Gamescom’s Future Games Show including major stuff like Resident Evil Requiem , Hell Let Loose: Vietnam , and loads others, along with release…
Aug 15, 2025 CORE 483: That Modular Life
Microsoft may shift Xbox toward a modular, PC-like system called Magnus, we have some debate over complexity versus convenience. Rod Ferguson has exited Blizzard, raising questions about Diablo IV’s future, while Blizzard’s cinematic team voted to unionize. Crimson Desert sees a delay, and rumors suggest Paladin could return in a Diablo expansion, too late or not. Mind blown around The Secret of the Weepstone ,…
Aug 7, 2025 CORE 482: Finish It!
Let’s talk about older consoles and approaching games in unconventional ways, and address while we are here, developments in the gaming business this week. MK: Legacy Kollection looking very cool. Battlefield 6 also seems like things are poppin. GOG says come get these free nudie games. Kirby fans finally know what they are getting soon. Lucy from CyberPunk is coming to…Guilty Gear Strive? Guntouchables is FREE…
Jul 31, 2025 CORE 481: Feels Itchy
We talked about upcoming games for August, including Metal Gear Solid Delta, House of the Dead 2 remake, and Gears of War: E-Day. We discussed the return of Nerdtacular in June 2026 in Salt Lake City and encouraged listeners to fill out the interest survey. We covered game delistings tied to payment processors, especially around sensitive themes, and had a broader discussion on censorship, parenting, and internet…
Jul 25, 2025 CORE 480: Pulling It Back
Critical Role enters game dev, Outer Worlds 2 drops back to $70, and Splitgate 2 unlaunches. RIP Julian LeFay, and yes, that Hellraiser trailer is terrifying. Beau praises the SC2 World Cup. In “Dear Martha,” we “misremember” the PS2. Shared play this week: Donkey Kong Bananza. Scott tries Captain of Industry, Jon nears the end of FFX, and Beau dives into Pizza Tower, Slay the Spire, and more. Plus: Xbox handheld…
Jul 17, 2025 CORE 479: Going Bananas
We covered Krafton's ongoing legal dispute with ousted Subnautica 2 founders, including a leaked memo and bonus extensions. The leaked Xbox Rog Ally price and portable gaming appeal. Steam's updated terms of service for adult games, shifting responsibility to developers and payment processors, were also reviewed. Our segment "Dear Martha" and Donkey Kong get together!. And loads more! GAMES PLAYED: SCOTT: Donkey…
Jul 10, 2025 CORE 478: Sub-Delayedica
We discussed controller comfort and aging, the delay in finishing Ghost of Tsushima, and how handhelds like the Steam Deck affect game choices. We covered the Subnautica 2 delay and controversy involving Krafton possibly avoiding a $250M payout. We speculate on corporate motives, Unknown Worlds founders’ ousting, and Krafton’s Starcraft gig. We also hit on Romero Games losing a Microsoft contract, Final Fantasy IX…
Jul 3, 2025 CORE 477: Imperfect Dark
We have another bad case of layoffs, but this time, we hit the specific projects impacted by them. Some gnarly ones. Plus, Warcraft Rumble gets hit hard too. On the upside, we talk about the games un-effected, and the teams that are doing to stay intact. Leon S. Kennedy predictions. Stop Killing Games in the EU. Marvel Rivals is trolling fans. Dear Martha! Our week in games, and some great texts and voice mails…
Jun 26, 2025 CORE 476: Death Standing Tall
We discuss our sleep schedules, gaming habits, and Xbox’s evolving hardware strategy. We share frustrations with Microsoft and Windows, and talk about competition between major gaming companies. We cover upcoming July games like Mecha Break , Micropunk , Donkey Kong Bonanza , Robocop: Unfinished Business , Wildgate , and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound . We react to Death Stranding 2 ’s high early praise, debate Game Pass…
Jun 20, 2025 CORE 475: Coming From The Inside Out
Let’s start with a funny story about a kid and a video game character. Then a bit about Foamstars , the changing nature of music discovery via memes and platforms like TikTok, Hideo Kojima’s comments on Death Stranding 2 being “too good” and altered to be less mainstream, Microsoft’s strategic moves with Xbox to create a unified gaming platform that includes Game Pass, Steam, and other services, and speculation on…
Jun 13, 2025 CORE 474: State of Showcase Direct Fest Play
Let’s talk about the Xbox ASUS Ally X handheld—its specs, price speculation, and use of Hall Effect sticks. They critique Nintendo's controller decisions and Steam Deck comparisons. And presenting a new way of highlighting standout games from Summer Game Fest, instead of full recaps. Titles we discuss include Clockwork Revolution , 007: From Light , ILL , Kepler , Stray of Heaven , Marvel T.R.C. , Super Meat Boy 3D…
Jun 6, 2025 PSA about our Summer Game Fest coverage
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Jun 5, 2025 CORE 473: Switch 2 Day!
It’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch day! And one of us got one. Impressions about the new hardware, the snappy performance of the eShop, and the sucky bits of game upgrade pricing—some titles requiring up to $20 for performance boosts. "Nintendo Welcome Tour" requiring accessories for full completion is nuts, and we talk on past console campouts. Canadian royalty, bathroom disasters at Blizzard HQ, and the janitor-themed…
May 29, 2025 CORE 472: Cat's Out of The Bag
We have “secret penises." Trust us, it will make sense. We’re giving away a copy of Doom: The Dark Ages , we speculate on Cyberpunk 2 —its name, setting (possibly Chicago), and potential DLC—then dive into the animation studio behind the upcoming Cyberpunk anime followup. K-Pop Demon Hunters , Marathon possibly being delayed, and the over-saturation of extraction shooters…again. Love that Battlefront II is having a…
May 22, 2025 CORE 471: Real Fan Money
Bungie’s admission of using stolen artwork in Marathon, casting big doubt on the game's future. We talk about the extraction shooter genre and compare Marathon to games like Tarkov and Concord to mixed results. Randy Pitchford is back with a out-of-touch $80 pricing comment on X for Borderlands 4, and we review Borderlands and its spinoffs just for funs. All the new Warhammer game announcements and ridicule poorly…
May 15, 2025 CORE 470: Hit The Bricks
We discuss the upcoming Super Mario Brothers movie sequel, "Super Mario World," and potential future titles for any sequels. Nintendo's updated EULA, allowing them to render devices unusable for cheating or using ROMs, causes some debate. We question the implications of "bricking" and the risk of false positives. And if Nintendo is even thinking about that. We talk about expensive boats, like the pirate ship in…
May 8, 2025 CORE 469: Eccos of The Past
Microsoft's cross-platform success, upcoming remasters like Gears of War and Echo the Dolphin, and speculation around a Xbox-branded handheld got real this week. We debate about console competition, exclusivity, and digital storefront strategies, particularly Epic Games’ new developer incentives. They really wanna get the deals. Underwater level phobias. The new GTA trailer, and loads more! GAMES PLAYED JON Clair…
May 2, 2025 CORE 468: Jackin' That Price
We discussed upcoming games like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Borderlands 4, along with delays for Grand Theft Auto 6 (now May 2026). Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 was praised for its stunning art, engaging combat, and emotional storytelling, though some criticized its timing mechanics. Sunderfolk, a couch co-op tactical RPG using phones as controllers, was highlighted for its seamless multiplayer and creative gameplay.…
Apr 24, 2025 CORE 467: Shadow Drop From Hell
The usual fun CORE time, including a shadow drop of a remastered Oblivion that impresses with modern graphics and UI while preserving some nostalgic jank. Excitement and skepticism around Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and supply issues. Also Sunderfolk, a co-op RPG using mobile phones as controllers, and a new Star Wars tactical RPG in the style of XCOM. All the games we played. And catching factual flaws in game…
Apr 20, 2025 CORE SPECIAL: Crashlands 2 and Seth Coster interview
Seth Coster, co-founder of Butterscotch Shenanigans, discusses Crashlands 2 with host Scott Johnson. They reflect on the smoother launch compared to the original, design philosophy that removes common survival game frustrations, and the importance of story, humor, and progression. Seth shares insights on development challenges, lessons from past games like Levelhead, community feedback, and upcoming patches. They…
Apr 17, 2025 CORE 466: Marathon Runners
We discussed Bungie’s reveal of the new extraction shooter Marathon, with mixed reactions—Scott liked the visuals, but none were excited by the genre really. We praised Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch, talking new subclasses and full crossplay. Oblivion is rumored to be getting a remaster, as soon as next week, and sparking hope for a future Morrowind remake. We criticized PS5 price hikes and gushed over collector’s…
Apr 10, 2025 CORE 465: Ten Dollar Tutorial
We are a little worried that Nintendo might not respect their base as much as they hope they do. We hash it out. Also, new CORE YT coming! Canada and US get delayed Switch 2 pre-orders. Marathon will NOT need a PSN account on Xbox or PC. Triple-i Initiaitve seems VERY cool. Dear Martha! Ghosts of Tsushima, Pac-Man Championship, South of Midnight, Schedule 1 and The Forever Winter all get some playtime. Plus your…
Apr 3, 2025 CORE 464: Press C for CORE
The crew discusses the new Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting specs, price concerns, and games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. We are playing Ghost of Tsushima and talk about it’s excellence compared to other games that aim to do similar things. Jon awaits a new PC, while Beau keeps the Final Fantasy VII and Valheim fires burning. Listener messages and more this week! Hosted on Acast. See…
Mar 27, 2025 CORE 463: Nintendo Misdirect
Heroes of the Storm on Game Pass? No way! We hit upcoming games like Croc remake and The Last of Us Part II PC, and Dream Haven’s Wild Gates. Assassin’s Creed Shadows impresses with stealth but suffers Ubisoft bloat, while Ghost of Tsushima wins on combat/story. Indie gems like Spilled and A Game About Digging a Hole got beat by us. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is back on the menu, and Valheim multiplayer is happening…
Mar 20, 2025 CORE 462: Assassin's Creedence
Let's talk about a Dole Whip. Not really. Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets positive reviews despite pre-release backlash. Marvel scrapped plans for a shared gaming universe. Hasbro ponders Baldur’s Gate’s future without Larian. Wizards of the Coast cancels Project Sigil, a failed virtual tabletop. Steam surpasses consoles, but new games struggle. 8BitDo controllers challenge Xbox and PlayStation. And lots more…
Mar 13, 2025 CORE 461: Is This Another Con?
Let’s talk about BlizzCon 2026, Star Fox successor Wild Blue, Death Stranding 2’s Solid Snake nod, and Xbox handheld rumors. MS says it’s time to explore AI in gaming, more time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and recent plays: Planet of Lana, Two Point Museum, and WoW: Undermine. A listener asks about arcade cabinets! Some chatter about Canadian geese! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 6, 2025 CORE 460: Sega's Moment
Lets discuss video game tariffs, the decline of physical media, and GameStop’s potential Bitcoin investment. We highlight Sega’s success in 2024, the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remaster, and play a "Guess the Game" segment featuring Dragon Age: Origins. Scott reviews ZEPHON and Two Point Museum, and a listener claims Age of Wonders 4 is better than Civ VII. And loads more. GAMES PLAYED SHARED Final Fantasy VII:…
Feb 28, 2025 CORE 459: Don't Believe in Fables
That game got delayed AGAIN, and we are starting to wonder if we will ever play a new Fable game ever again. Also the big games of March 2025, Warner Bros shuts down a load of dev teams, and no one likes it, and that means no Wonder Woman. Assassin's Creed Shadows had a leaky thing happen. Tony Hawk 3+4 are happening! Dear Martha Game Show! All the games we played, your feedback and calls, and loads more on this…
Feb 20, 2025 CORE 458: Define Success
Marvel Rivals is very successful! So why the layoffs? Let's talk about it. Plus, MS has a new AI that will make games for you. Epic sold a decent number of games in 2024. Will Magic finally get Jon? There will be a Monster Train 2 and we are excited. Dear Martha! All the games we played! Your feedback and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK Avowed SCOTT Dawnfolk Sunday Rivals Civ 7 Age of Wonders 4. JON Like a…
Feb 13, 2025 CORE 457: Again With The Loot Boxes
Does it take three weeks to dig a hole? In indie video games it does. Let's talk about the radical overhaul coming to Overwatch 2. Plus, Avowed is out TODAY! Playstation's latest State of Play breakdown. Speaking of which, PSN was down while the Super Bowl raged on. Valve banned mobile-style ads in Steam. (good!) Dear Martha! The games we played, and LOTS more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Civ VII SCOTT Reality Break Rift…
Feb 6, 2025 CORE 456: CORIO Strikers
Wayne June (Darkest Dungeon) passes away. FFVII Rebirth sells well on Steam. WoW details player houses, jabs FFXIV. Xbox supports Switch 2. EA struggles; Bioware restructures, layoffs hit Mass Effect team. FFVII Rebirth, McPixel 3, Eternal Strands, Turbo Overkill, Civ VII, No Man's Sky, V Rising, Overwatch and lots more in what we played! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2025 CORE 455: Afterbirth
We look ahead to the big games of February like Civilization VII, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more. We tackle your hard hitting questions on a slow news week. Plus more of what we've been playing with games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, UFO 50, No Man's Sky had another update, V Rising, Learning Factory, and more. We also have Dear Martha letters, dragon beef, strange…
Jan 24, 2025 CORE 454: Ninja Guy Den
Microsoft held an Xbox stream, and showed off upcoming titles Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Oh, and dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 BLACK out of nowhere. Plus other news like EA cutting expectations WAY back, Endless Legend II got announced. Gamepass getting Heroes next month? A'nd a load of other stuff. Including Dear Martha, and your feedback. Tuck in! It's a big…
Jan 23, 2025 CORE Special: CORE XBOX Co-Stream Event Coverage 1-23-2025
Scott and Beau are here for the Microsoft Xbox stream, showcasing 4 BIG upcoming titles for Gamepass, PC, and beyond. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2025 CORE 453: Switch-A-Roo!
Did we get a Switch 2 announcement? Maybe. Plus Suicide Squad is donzo. PGA Tour 2025 lets you play as Shooter McGavin. Someone made it so you can play DOOM from INSIDE a PDF file. We got a game finally coming from Bonfire. Dear Martha! The games we played and a load of your texts and emails. Also, who is Worm Person Jim? GAMES PLAYED SHARED Dungeon Crawler SCOTT Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom LEGO 2K…
Jan 10, 2025 The Jason Schreier Interview: Games, Blizzard, and The Industry
If you pay attention to the games industry, then you know our guest’s work quite well. Jason was very nice to sit down with Scott for a one-on-one discussion ranging from his career in games journalism, to what made Blizzard what they were and what they would become. And lots more. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2025 CORE 452: That's a LOT of G's
New year, who dis? Let's look at the games of January. Plus why there is no Doom and Halo combo in Secret Level. What Nvidia announced at CES this week. Steam OS coming to WAY more stuff than you thought. Ubisoft delays AC Shadows AGAIN. Say goodbye to that new Transformers game. More Yakuza pirate talk? Deart Martha on HARD MODE! Your emails texts and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Jan 3, 2025 CORE 451: 2024 is Out The Door
It’s our big end of 2024 BLOWOUT! All the best games we played, and our picks for loads of category winners, including best game of the year! Tune in! It’s a beast! Here’s the full list of all our categories and winners! http://frogpants.com/corepicks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2024 CORE 450: Replay & Boxing Day
The end of 2024 approaches, and with it our desire to look back! Well, a little anway. Think of this week as prep for our Best of Year episode coming in January! Anyway, lots of stuff troday including our Reply on Steam stuff, what games people played the most on various platforms, Steam in particular, Dead Space 4 was dead on arrival, Skibidi Toilet has entered the mainest of streams, Rocksmith back from the dead,…
Dec 19, 2024 CORE 449: The Right Path...of Exile
We start with some 2x speed issues with how people listen to podcasts, and then dive right into this week's STUFF! Game Award afterthoughts, new Secret Level episodes dropped, Diablo 1 and 2 devs getting back into the ARPG world again, Gwent coming back in Witcher 4, Dear Martha, our week in games played, a call with a great game recc, and loads more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED POE2 SCOTT More Refantazio WoW: Siren Isle…
Dec 13, 2024 Audio Version of the Game Awards 2024
Scott, Beau and Jon doing live commentary over the game awards, like we do every year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2024 CORE 448: Titus Is Always Rightus
The Secret Level stuff hit, and we are pretty excited about it. Game Awards are today! CyberPunk dropped another surprize patch! Blizzard kicks Warcraft off GoG. Dear Martha, the games we played, and your texts! (send more to 801-471-0462) GAMES PLAYED SHARED Path of Exile 2 Marvel Rivals SCOTT Metaphor: ReFantazio Mechwarrior 5: Clans Psychonaughts 2 Super Mario World JON Indiana Jones & the really very quite…
Dec 5, 2024 CORE 447: XDefiant Not Gonna Give it To Ya
Switch 2 leaks give us a bit more than we knew about, and opens some additional questions as well. BG3 going out with a bang! XDefiant is now Ex-XDefiant. Playstation hits 30! Dear Martha! Games we played, and your feedback in a great big happy CORE episode! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT PsychoNaughts 2 Spyro Reignited Trilogy Kao the Kangaroo Yooka-Laylee Lost But Found Dungeon Clawler Sonic X Shadow Generations JON Portrait…
Nov 28, 2024 CORE 446: Questions with Answers
You have questions, and we have answers, as well as a busy Thanksgiving schedule. So we did an episode early this week and spent the whole time answer your gaming questions and more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2024 CORE 445: You're late, Gordon!
The game award noms came out and we have lots to say about those. HL2 got a 20 year aniversary doc you should watch. FF14 coming to mobile. Game Pass gets you streaming more than GamePass games. From is maybe getting bought by Sony. Games we played, Dear Martha, and MORE! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Final Dragon Age 4 thoughts SCOTT Aces and Adventures Coffee Caravan Dungeon Clawler Ace Combat 7 JON Castlevania Aria of…
Nov 14, 2024 CORE 444: Everything is Classic Now
Warcraft had a lot of stuff to say for their 30th anniversary, including a new battle-chest of Warcraft RTS's to buy, and a load of classic and retail wow updates. Did someone say Player Housing? Yes, Blizzard did. Also, OLED Stream Deck gets a white model, Stellar Blade coming to PC next year, Baldur's Gate 3 is all over the Vatican, we know how much Nintendo is suing Palworld for, MK1 gets Ghostface, about a…
Nov 7, 2024 CORE 443: Switch Back
We have codes to win! Also, Switch 2 confirmed to let you play older games still. Warcraft 2 remastered is apparently happening on Steam. Funny note to add to the Ubisoft NFT game story. Bioware is not doing DA:VG DLC, instead moving right to Mass Effect. PS5 Pro reviews seem a little flat. Yakuza loses its creator. Virtua Fighter is coming back! The games we played, your feedback and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED…
Oct 31, 2024 CORE 442: Candy CORE-n
Sony kills two studios this week. Ubisoft launched that NFT game. Path of Exile 2 gets pushed a few weeks. Games preservation got road blocked. Red Dead 1 is out now. Atari VCS is cheap for a minute. Redfall's downfall might be different than you think. All the halloween sales are happening. Dear Martha! Dragon Age thoughts, though VERY early. Games we played, and your texts and emails! Hosted on Acast. See…
Oct 25, 2024 CORE 441: Netflix and Purge
Netflix kills their 2 year old AAA gaming studio. For reasons. Vampire Survivors goes back to it's inspiration. Do we have the best list of the 25 scariest horror games? Blizzard really want's your ninety bucks. Metal Slug: Tactics gets a tactical release date. Squadron 42 might finally happen. Spider-Man 2 coming to PC with some strings attached. This week's platform deals! Dear Martha! Games we played this week,…
Oct 18, 2024 CORE 440: Leak-a-chu
There was a pretty big Pokemon leak, and it's kinda weird. Plus, XDefiant may or may not be closed down soon. Bandai Namco lays off a load of workers in a strange way. The next Bond games will be about a much younger James, says IO Interactive. God of War for TV just got dumped and started over from nothing. FTC making it easier to unsub. Cyberpunk gets a rad expensive statue for you to buy. Dear Martha! The games…
Oct 11, 2024 CORE 439: Hell, it's about time!
Halo going full Unreal 5, and Master Chief looking a little thicc! Red Dead 1 finally comes to PC 14 years on. Play Nice: We are reading it, and we will have thoughts. Paradox does not like their rep. Nintendo wants you to wake up and snooze. We predicted something in a horror game. Sunderfolk is coming from Dreamhaven. Our gameplay this week, Dear Martha, your comments and more! Like the meaning of Meatus. GAMES…
Oct 4, 2024 CORE 438: Emulate THIS!
What games are we getting in October? Plus, Nintendo killing more emulation and Youtube creators, Starfield's DLC might not be all that great, FF14 making more dungeons solo-friendly, Like a Dragon: Yakuza gets it's TV trailer on Prime, Diablo 4 expansion hits monday, Dear Martha, our week in games, a phone call and a MASHUP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2024 CORE 237: Cast No Shadows
GamePass support kinda blows! Plus what the hell is happening at Ubi with the delay of AC Shadows, and the weird pullout of all the fall events? Well, we get into it. Plus, the next Yakuza game is a pirate game. Sony State of Play happened. The Play Nice book released an excerpt. Meta announces a new mid-tier headset. Space Marine II patch fixes some things. All the stuff we played, Martha, and your msgs and more!…
Sep 24, 2024 CORE: Special Coverage of Sony’s State of Play
All the games they showed on Sept 24th 2024. Enjoy our watch-along audio! Full video up on youtube at frogpants.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2024 CORE 436: Best Pal in a Suit
Time for CORE, and that means, time for Switch 2 leaks, PS6 CPU's, Nintendo rattling legal sabers at Palworld, Square not happy with anything ever, and Sony going all throwback this week! Plus all the games we played, Dear Martha, your calls and texts and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED WoW: The War Within SCOTT Beat ‘What The Car’ Satisfactory 1.0 Steam Family Sharing tested JON Wild Bastards The Plucky Squire Showgun…
Sep 13, 2024 CORE 435: The Playstation Bump
We have a contest for Space Marine II wannabes! Also, Sony wants to give you a PS5 Pro, but for a hefty price. Worth it? Let's talk about it. Plus games we played, Dear Martha, The Crew 2 being a dollar, more games division cuts at Microsoft, Satisfactory finally out of early access, Steam Families is in full launch, railgun damage is being quadrupled in Helldivers 2, a couple calls, and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 7, 2024 CORE 434: Gone-Cord
So, let's talk about Concord. Wild how quickly things went bad. What does it say about the saturation of team based shooters, and how hard it is for even Sony to wedge one in? Lots to say here. Plus all the games we played this week, Dear Martha, the games of September, Minecraft trailer hitting, No Man's Sky getting fishing, Balatro coming to mobile, BG3 gets some extra stuff, and how about a Cyberpunk board game?…
Aug 30, 2024 CORE 433: Pay or Die
Let's get some chatter going about Early Access in 2024, and what that means. It's not just indies on Steam we're talking about. BIG major releases this month made us ask some questions about the idea, and what we would like to see moving forward. Plus our time in WoW, Star Wars Outlaws, Peglin, and more. Dear Martha, Diablo news, CD Projekt Red and some updates, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Aug 23, 2024 CORE 432: Com One Com All
Gamescom 2024 and all the stuff we heard, including a few things no one saw coming. Starfield cars, Civ voice overs, Borderlands 4, PoE early access news, and way more. Plus all the games we played this week and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2024 CORE 431: Video Games With a 'Z'
We have important things to say about our guilds, why Scott was in Irvine this week, and why playing Shapez 2 this week is in your best interest. But that's not all. WoW prep for an expansion and soon. Having the Dark Urge to play BG3 again. Why Fortnite and Disney are best friends. How Dragon Age IV is shaping up for it's just announced Oct 31st release date. Steam OS coming to more than just Steam Decks and soon.…
Aug 10, 2024 CORE 430: The Bear Won
Get your Blue Shell game mats while they last on Frogpants.shop! Also, let's talk about kissing bears in BG3. GameInformer going belly. Borderlands getting some baaaaad reviews. Fortnite made a goof. Yakuza is getting a TV show? That's what we hear. All the emails, texts, tangents and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2024 CORE 429: For Instance
Something cool coming this month from The Frogpants Network! Bungie did layoffs, no one is happy cept a CEO we think. A look at the games of August. Logitech wants you to pay a sub for a mouse. Jonathan Blow says sales for Braid Remaster BLOW. Dragon Age 4 gets a release date soon, but nothing before October 2024. Civ7 getting a big showing at Gamescom coming up! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT World of Warcraft and…
Jul 26, 2024 CORE 428: The War Within What?
Our guild went cross realm today! Also, Bethesda and Blizzard got unions! Diablo and Whoopi are pals again. Humble Games goes dark. Fallout London is OUT! Did John get his Cybertruck in Fortnite? Dragon Age 4 will work for the Steam Deck and wont require an EA launcher. We like that news a lot. Emails, Dear Martha, games we played and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED No Man's Sky Final Fantasy 14 Elden Ring SCOTT World of…
Jul 19, 2024 CORE 427: Mario Runs That Way
Welcome to the CORE podcast, where we have thoughts on all things gaming, including new Comscore data showing gamers might be caring about ads in games differently than you think. Plus, the Deadpool bum controllers, Diablo and the new Spiritborn class, the new NMS update, and Concord getting some nice pre-release love from players. Plus a souls-like phone call, and more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED FF14 Elden Ring No Man's…
Jul 12, 2024 CORE 426: Game? Pass.
CORE 426: Game? Pass. So the inevitable happened. MS is raising the price of GamePass across the board, and introducing a lower tier that kinda sucks. We have all kinds of thoughts on it, and one us even dumped it. Also, are transformers skins enough to get Jon back into Overwatch 2? Probably not. Ayaneo retro console looks pretty cool (it's more a mini PC but still seems great for emu). Nintendo takes public…
Jul 6, 2024 CORE 425: The Merlwybs We Weave
It's the summer of all summers! So what the heck are we doing inside? Well, making a podcast about Final Fantasy expansions, Elden Ring DLC, and how to kill loads of other robots using your robot. Plus Watch Dogs finally getting that rumored movie treatment. Xbox servers being back from the dead. Dear Martha! Buying things too early even for early access and preorder bonus reasons. And more! GAMES PLAYED SHARED…
Jun 28, 2024 CORE 424: Hard Core Horse Man
Elden Ring fans are having a pretty good week, if not a hard week. :) Oh, and that means we are all playing Elden Ring again, including Scott. (With mixed results.) FF14 is about to have a big week themselves. Let's talk about it. Steam getting a recording mode. How many of your games are just setting on the shelf? Why people are playing that stupid Banana game. LoL gets all Vampirey and Survivory. WoW SoD phase 4…
Jun 21, 2024 CORE 423: Zelda Actual
Nintendo is making a Zelda game where you play as Zelda?? Awesome. But shouldn't they call it The Legend of Link? Also, the rest of the Nintendo Direct. Oh and welcome to Elden Ring DLC week. You all know what you have to do. Plus Dear Martha, Nvida overtaking Microsoft in the World's Most Valuable Company wars, and Sony ending their rewards program. Your texts and more too! GAMES PLAYED SHARED Elden Ring SCOTT…
Jun 14, 2024 CORE 422: Smells Like E3
A massive look at the massive list of games talked about at Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase, PC Gaming, and Ubisoft Forward. We break down our most anticipated, and how this "non-E3" time of year stacks up to the years of yore. Plus all the usual stuff. Come for the games, stay for the Lake Runs! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT Minishoot Adventure SKALD: Against the Black Priory The new SP model from Ambernic, thx to Brian…
Jun 7, 2024 CORE 421: CORE & Summer Games Fest 2024
Join Scott Jon and Beau as they see what this year's Games Fest has to offer. Full commentary here. If you prefer the video version, we will link to that as well below! Video: https://youtube.com/live/tKJEliODsOk?feature=share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2024 CORE 420: Can't Take It With You
Sony had a big State of Play, and we dissect it game by game. Plus, Black Ops 6 going day and date on GamePass. Playstation explaining the difference between their single player and multiplayer games on PC release schedule. We look at why Steam libraries will die with their owners. Riot has a price package that is a real riot. Dear Martha, and a text about being a late gamer on purpose. Plus loads more! GAMES…
May 25, 2024 CORE 419: No Sale!
There's a new study saying we are less interested in deep strategy games. Let's dig through that a bit and see what makes sense. Also, we played a load of games. (see below for more.) MS trying to buy valve rumors is horse poop. Arrowhead saw a big change this week, all in service to players according to the CEO. Fortnite is getting all kinds of Fallout stuff, and possible Mad Max stuff, maybe even today. Your…
May 17, 2024 CORE 418: Loot Too Point Oh
We have some cool giveaways today, so get ready for that! Also, Dear Martha tackles gaming controversy. Plus Square is going full multi-platform, Tomb Raider is coming to TV, Assassin's Creed Shadows officially coming this year. Capcom is working on a remake of RE1 again. Sony did the thing we all thought they did with Helldivers 2. Frustrated devs on Steam, and your texts and emails and more! GAMES PLAYED SCOTT…
May 10, 2024 CORE 417: Industry Flux
These layoffs and closures at Microsoft, affecting studios like Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. The silence from Phil Spencer raises questions about the future of AAA gaming and highlights the negative impacts of industry consolidation, a topic that Ybarra has also commented on, albeit controversially. Helldivers 2 drama ends, kind of, and new inductees into the Video Game Hall of Fame. The upcoming Rogue-Like…
May 7, 2024 CORE EXTRA: The MS Layoff and Shutter news
Some quick early thoughts about this messy mess we call the gaming industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2024 CORE 416: Whatever, Todd.
Las Vegas happened and there were rad arcade games there. Also DnD sessions with newcomers. Jon airs his thoughts on the potential demise of console gaming despite minimal research. New PSN requirements for Helldivers 2 and Todd Howard's comments on speeding up the release of major Bethesda titles. Listener emails and texts and more! GAMES WE PLAYED SCOTT Fallout 4 Monster Train Delta emulation on the road…
Apr 26, 2024 CORE 415: Kenzera Ask You A Question?
Where did that beard go? Also, people should use Delta. The one on your phones. :) Should Bethesda get a pass for bugs 8 years on? Dear Martha is back! Blizzcon is NOT happening this year. Xbox is making a branded Quest VR unit. Yoshi P is done with dark fantasy. Samus almost made it into Fortnite. Calls, emails and more! Use code COREGAMING to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/coregaming…
Apr 19, 2024 CORE 414: Falling Out and Falling Back In
So it turns out Fallout on TV is rad, and we have lots of thoughts, with ZERO spoilers. As a result, some of us delved back into Fallout 4 and 76 with a weird twist. Also, confirmed leaks about PS5 Pro specs and PlayStation's new PC trophy feature this week. Todd Howard says "no dates" on Fallout 5. Hades 2 had a big test. Golden Axe gets animated at Comedy Central. Heist 2 is here to make us happy. Your texts too!…
Apr 13, 2024 CORE 413: Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn Called
Lots to discuss and none of it has to do with girls faces. Time to highlight BAFTA Awards Winners, the Fallout TV show's critical acclaim, and Microsoft/Blizzard's new deal with Netease, despite previous breakdowns. We hit on the absence of Dead Space 2 Remake and the reasons why, the pricey Ubisoft SW game, and Microsoft/Xbox's progress on their next console. Seems like that thing is full steam ahead. Listener…
Apr 5, 2024 CORE 412: The Six Year Itch
What to do with a Sonic balloon. The dominance of older games in recent research is a little eyeopening, raising questions on innovation and project impacts. "Dear Martha" delves into gamer drama, while BAFTA polls honor Lara Croft. Notable points about System Shock remake update and some other side news. Plus, emails and texts! WHAT WE PLAYED: SCOTT GAMES Darksiders Darksiders II Songs of Conquest AFK Journey JON…
Mar 29, 2024 CORE 411: Dogmatic Devotion
The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes Stardew Valley's revived success, Take 2 acquiring Gearbox, and Relic becoming independent again. Emails clarifying male anatomy terms and a text suggesting a new…
Mar 22, 2024 CORE 410: More For Sweatys
Ubisoft unveiled an AI-driven virtual assistant, offering visual and audio features. And it kinda sucks. Scott explored "Lightyear Frontier" and "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West," while Jon enjoyed "Civilization VI" and "Baldur's Gate 3." Beau made progress in "Like A Dragon" and tried "Timberborn" and "Plunderstorm." Blizzard's WoW Battle Royale mode, BG3 news, and Stardew Valley's record-breaking update. Also,…
Mar 16, 2024 CORE 409: Very Very Pretty
On this episode of CORE: The woes of moving house. Scott got a Playstation Portal and is excited about several games including Unicorn Overlord and Granblue Fantasy Relink as a result. Jon has been busy moving but has also been playing WWE 2K24 and building FROG Wreslting 2.0. Beau has been playing WoW, FF7 Remake/Rebirth, and Spider-Man 2. We get breaking news about a PS5 Pro rumor. In the news, the controversy…
Mar 8, 2024 CORE 408: Earnest Cheese
The Microsoft Partner Game Stream revealed several new games including Unknown 9: The Awakening, a magical adventure set in India, and Alters: All By Myselves, a creepy survival game. Existing franchises like Final Fantasy 14 and Stalker are getting new content or remasters. The stream also showed footage from upcoming games like Frostpunk 2 and a Persona 3 remake. The crew discusses what they've been playing this…
Mar 1, 2024 CORE 407: Lay Off the Layoffs
It's DUNE II week, and we are excited! Sony and EA are the latest to impose some fairly hefty layoffs and we spend some time talking about the games that got hit along with the people. Plus what some smaller studios are planning to do. Theres more to talk about with Helldivers II and what might be next. Plus, Jon has an answer to the Balatro controversy. The games we played, plus Epic hackers, GameScent and…
Feb 23, 2024 CORE 406: Tonight We Dive In Hell
Debate on Sonic vs. Mario for kids' toys. A LOAD of games we played (see below). CORE Crush - Co-Op Edition this week! Other news covers the surprise launch of Dead Island 2 on Game Pass, Elden Ring DLC details, the release of the first Borderlands trailer, and Enshrouded reaching 2 million in sales. Texts, voice mails and more! SHARED GAMES Helldivers II Last Epoch Balatro SCOTT GAMES Geometry Survivors No Man's…
Feb 16, 2024 CORE 405: The Tournament Times
Microsoft is expanding its gaming reach by releasing four Xbox titles on other platforms, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. Furthermore, Diablo 4 will join Game Pass on March 28, marking the beginning of Activision Blizzard games on the service. Microsoft emphasized the need to evolve for long-term success, reassuring the commitment to Xbox hardware. We talk about it. The show's break…
Feb 9, 2024 CORE 404: Bring The Big Guy
To start, elite controller takes more damage than a toe when dropped on a hard floor. Darktide and the Tribes III demo were great for all of us. Scott played Unreal Tournament 99 and Hellcard. Jon played Rotwood, Star Trucker, and Lightyear Frontier. Beau explores Stormgate's open beta demo, prompting a return to Starcraft 2 co-op commanders amidst the World of Warcraft Shadowlands Phase 2 launch. Rumors of…
Feb 2, 2024 CORE 403: The Guitar Hero We Need
In the latest Sony State of Play, notable announcements include a Metal Gear-like game from Kojima called PHYSINT, a bizarre trailer for Death Stranding 2 featuring puppets and guitar battles, and the stealth launch of Silent Hill: The Short Message, described as a short experimental free-to-play game introducing newcomers to the Silent Hill universe. A remake of Until Dawn for PS5 using Unreal Engine 5 was…
Jan 27, 2024 CORE 402: We're All Pals Here
Massive layoffs hit the industry, affecting Riot Games and ABK post-Microsoft merger. Notable departures include Mike Ybarra and Adham, with Blizzard canceling a survival game and outsourcing customer service. Concerns arise about Blizzcon's future. The Palworld vs. Pokemon debate unfolds, with accusations of imitation and AI stuff. Scott explores Forbidden West and Timberborn, Jon finishes Yakuza: Like a Dragon,…
Jan 19, 2024 CORE 401: Old and New at the Same Time
GTA 6 is now the second-most viewed game trailer on Youtube. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Developer_Direct '24 event unveiled exciting updates, including Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed coming in the fall, Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arriving on May 21st, Square-Enix's Visions of Mana (first new game in 15 years) in the Summer, Oxide's ARA History Untold with mechs and crafting in Fall 2024, and…
Jan 12, 2024 CORE 400: Rock & Stone & Gold Splatter
How games positively impact work and life patterns, especially Shapez. We played Deep Rock Galactic, with Scott immersed in Horizon Zero Dawn and ChillQuarium. Jon explores Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Final Fantasy X, and Sea of Stars, while Beau tries out MythForce and delves into VR with Dungeons of Eternity. "Dear Martha: This Day in Gaming History" and highlights news like Brian Cox narrating Tekken's story and…
Jan 5, 2024 CORE 399: Princess Slayed
Square-Enix's plan to implement "aggressive use of AI" in 2024. We have thoughts. Square-Enix's lack of details in their announcements is a problem. Games we played this week were: Shapez, Horizon Zero Dawn, Slay the Princess, Red Dead Redemption II, WoW and Shadows of Doubt in VR. The "Dear Martha Reddit Review" segment explores a breakup over a favorite game insult. Other news includes a 13-year-old beating…
Dec 29, 2023 CORE 398: 2023 And Me
Well what do we have here? Our year-end MASSIVE round up of the best games of the year, including a load of categories you won't find anywhere else. Check the RSS feed or Patreon for a FULL text list of the games we covered. Can you guess our number one? Listen and find out! Group Category #1 - Most Anticipated Games of 2024: Scott: Space Marine II Shapez 2 Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League Jon: Final Fantasy…
Dec 22, 2023 CORE 397: Touching in Space
Steam Year in Review highlights gaming experiences, shared by Scott, Jon, and Beau. And we played The Finals, Lethal Company, and House Flipper 2 together. Scott played Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and An Arcade full of Cats. Jon delves into Bang on Balls, Death Must Die, WWE 2K23, and Fortnite. Beau conquers WoW SoD BFD, VR adventures, BG3, and Diablo 4 winter event. Dear Martha: Steam Reviews! Other News: Bobby…
Dec 16, 2023 CORE 396: Study for Finals
Old gaming pleasures when your sick! Plus we do a Disco Elysium contest today! The big Day Before mess. The aftermath drama of the Game Awards. Twitch getting into and then out of the boobies game. E3 is dead...for real this time. Dyson Sphere just got a HUGE patch. And here are the games we played this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2023 CORE 395: Awarding The Awards
All the announcements, all the reveals, and all the commentary you can stand from the CORE crew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2023 CORE 394: Headcrab Support Specialist
Our ongoing World of Warcraft adventures, Guild Wars 2, Wildermyth, and StarCraft 2 campaigns. Upcoming game news, such as a massive Baldur's Gate 3 patch and Remnant 2 on Game Pass. Netflix gaming acquiring the GTA Trilogy and briefly touch on Fallout coming to Prime. Listener email praising Warcraft Rumble's early gameplay but expressing frustration with the difficulty spike at level 50, raising concerns about…
Nov 25, 2023 CORE 393: Suck is Forever
Welcome to CORE, where we could do the Konami Code in our sleep. Scott Johnson, Beau Schwartz, and Jon Jagger here. Playing a clip about microtransactions from an ex-Blizz guy sets the tone. The main topic is yet to be revealed, but our week in gaming features an abundance of World of Warcraft, with Scott hitting new levels and Jon exploring new features. Scott enjoys Lil Gator Game and Wildfrost on Steam, while…
Nov 17, 2023 CORE 392: An Honor Just To Be Dominated
The Steam Deck 2.0 is a hot topic today. The main discussion revolves around Game Awards nominations like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Spiderman 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Wonder, and Tears of The Kingdom. Our gaming week features WoW discussions, including a creative solution for Jon's night-time gaming issue. Scott delves into Diablo IV and Backpack Hero on Steam, while Jon shares WWE 2K23 highlights and a…
Nov 10, 2023 CORE 391: Back on The Meat Wagon
Greg Street doing something exciting! We spill some beans. How were our BlizzCon predictions? We find out. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Classic, Diablo IV, and Robocop. Scott high lights the indie game Ooblets. Jon shares experiences with Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Powerwash Simulator, and previews Free-Per View 3 in FROG Wrestling. Beau talks about hardcore WoW, "For the King 2," and other games. "Dear…
Nov 3, 2023 Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew
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Nov 3, 2023 CORE 390: RoboCon
BlizzCon 2023 predictions, including topics like WoW, Overwatch, Diablo IV, and potential new releases. This week's games, like Phasmophobia and RoboCop: Rogue City. Greg Street's new studio, Bungie layoffs and delays, Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers, and more. Emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2023 CORE 389: Wake Me Up, Alan.
The episode opens with a teaser about "ghostbeef" and the unveiling of Lilith statue names. The controversy surrounding "Cities: Skylines 2," as it's receiving mixed reviews due to its work-in-progress nature. The hosts discuss the merits of early reviews versus player feedback. In the "Our Week in Gaming" segment, titles like "Return of the Obra Dinn," "Marvel's Spider-Man 2," and "Diablo 4 S2 Season of…
Oct 20, 2023 CORE 388: Spiderphant
So which do we nab this week? "Super Mario Wonder" or "Spider-man 2"? We delve into the Microsoft ABK merger news. They highlight key points, including Kot-Dick's departure, Phil's plans for old IPs, and the delay of ABK games on GamePass. The hosts also share their recent gaming experiences, covering titles like CyberPunk 2077, Forgive Me Father 2, and Diablo IV. The episode includes a "Dear Martha Gameshow"…
Oct 13, 2023 CORE 387: Tide Fresh
Game developers will be required to use two-factor authentication to update games on Steam starting October 24, 2023. This is to prevent malicious updates. Other news: John Riccitiello resigned as CEO of Unity Software. Diablo IV's second season is well-received. Sony unveiled a smaller, redesigned PS5 with a price hike. Meta Quest 3 launches on October 13, 2023. This week on Shared Play: Cyberpunk 2077, RAGE 2,…
Oct 6, 2023 CORE 386: Pretty Sneaky
This week on CORE, we discuss a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project by Anonymous Content, share their gaming experiences with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, and various other titles. They touch on Diablo IV coming to Steam, Naughty Dog layoffs, and Animal Crossing's Lego adaptation. A listener email raises questions about the $600 million development cost of Star Citizen, emphasizing the need to focus…
Sep 30, 2023 CORE 385: Turn Around
Cyberpunk 2077 has made a remarkable turnaround since its disastrous launch in 2020. The game has been patched and updated extensively, and it is now playing well on all platforms. As a result, the game has seen a huge surge in concurrent players, and it is now receiving 9's and 10's reviews from critics and gamers alike. The Core Crew discusses the game's turnaround and why it's worth playing now. They also…
Sep 22, 2023 CORE 384: Leaking
Xbox/Microsoft accidentally leaking a lot of information, including new console and controller designs, a courted Nintendo acquisition, and underestimating the value of Baldur's Gate 3. We played: Starfield, DOOM 2016, Persona 5 Royal, Mortal Kombat 1, Frog Wrestling, Cyberpunk 2077, Portal 2 VR Mod, and Farthest Frontier. Dear Martha! Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 looking really rough, Netherrealm promising…
Sep 15, 2023 CORE 383: DISUNITY
Turns out teens remain hooked on Fortnite, Minecraft, and sometimes Warzone. Unity's clash with game devs, featuring a statement from RedHook, the Darkest Dungeon creators. Unity hasn't backed down yet, sparking worries about costs for Sony and Microsoft. John Riccatello's problematic history (EA) is discussed. Devs are scrambling to switch to Unreal or Gadot engines. Also, check out Scott's top five core games on…
Sep 12, 2023 CORE: Pre-Show Bonus Drop - Wars in The Stars
Last week's preshow for a little bonus content. No reason cept we think it was particularly funny last week, and thought you might enjoy the distraction. Have fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2023 CORE 382: Dragon Beef II
The possibility of annual expansions in Diablo IV, drawing comparisons with other games that adopt this approach. Scott's fascination with Starfield, Jon and Beau's completion of Baldur's Gate 3, and their individual game choices like Xenotilt, WWE 2K23, No Man's Sky, Marvel Snap, and more. "Dear Martha," where they guess which Bethesda game various reviews are from. Additionally, they touch on news, such as Final…
Sep 3, 2023 CORE 381: Inflation Station
Jon and Scott watch movies as promised and have reviews. In the main topic, the discussion revolves around the significant price increase in PlayStation Plus subscriptions, causing discontent among users. The current and upcoming prices are detailed. A comparison to Xbox Game Pass price hikes is made, with some countries exempt from the PlayStation Plus increase. In the "Our Week in Gaming" section, Jon shares his…
Aug 25, 2023 CORE 380: Pass The Baton
Spoiler-free Ashoka impressions. The PlayStation Portal, with details on its price, exclusive PS5 compatibility, battery life, and screen quality. We played Baldur's Gate 3, but not only that. "Dear Martha"! Gamescom highlights, Epic Games Store's offer, and Charles Martinet's Mario departure. Your calls and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Aug 22, 2023 CORE Special: GamesCom Co-Stream
Jon and Scott did a co-stream today, and wanted to give you all a chance to hear it or see it. Here's the video version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2023 CORE 379: Go Back To Camp
While walking the dog, someone found an old game manual in a bush. The controversy surrounding Overwatch 2 and whether harsh reviews are a fair way to address its issues. We discuss the games they've been playing, including Baldur's Gate 3, Ship Graveyard Simulator 2, BroForce Forever update, and Quake II Remake. We touch on other gaming news and upcoming releases. Listener feedback goes places today. Learn more…
Aug 11, 2023 CORE 378: Bar Raised
Video game portrayal in TV/film affecting enjoyment, followed by personal gaming updates, mainly "Baldur's Gate 3." We have TONS to say, so tuck in for lots of BG3 talk. Scott also talks "I Am Future," "Viewfinder," and "The Expanse." Jon discusses "FROG Wrestling Free-Per View 2," "WWE 2K23," "Transformers," and "Ori." Red Dead Redemption's high price, Papers, Please anniversary "demake," mixed "Atlas Fallen"…
Aug 5, 2023 CORE 377: Thru The Gate
PC fan noise during gaming. Why? Discussing the 10 best selling games ever. Our Week in Gaming features our time with Baldur's Gate 3, and Scott's play of The Expanse and more. Jon talks about FROG Wrestling in WWE 2K23 and completing Remnant II. Beau completed Yakuza: Like A Dragon. "Dear Martha: The Game Show!" where they match Steam reviews to games. Other News includes Hades, Post Malone's One Ring card…
Aug 1, 2023 CORE 376: Finally?
The popularity of Ambernic at a lake. News about Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, including a new expansion called Dawntrail, collaborations, and a Fall Guys crossover. ExileCon reveals details about Path of Exile 2, its content, microtransactions, and gameplay improvements. We've been playing games, such as ESO, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Plus, The "Dear Martha: The Game Show!". Other…
Jul 21, 2023 CORE 375: Next Level Reached
In episode CORE 375, the main topic discusses a game dev's comment about not raising the bar on CRPGs with Baldur's Gate 3, sparking gamer outrage. The hosts share their gaming experiences, including Star Trek Online, Trails of Mana, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. The show covers news about Overwatch 2, Bluey's potential video game, and the MS/ABK merger. The episode ends with fan correspondence and a listener's dream…
Jul 14, 2023 CORE 374: We've Had Our Phil
The latest updates on Microsoft's acquisition of ABK, with the judge approving the deal's progress in the United States. The FTC has appealed the ruling, and negotiations continue with the UK. If the July 18th deadline is missed, a significant fee will be owed to ABK, but an extension is likely as both parties want the deal to happen. Scott's current relationship with FF16 and his games of choice. Jon shares a…
Jul 7, 2023 CORE 373: Statue of Limitations
This week Scott is OUT but that doesn't stop the CORE TRAIN as Beau and Jon talk about the Diablo 4 Season 1 announcement and Beau's Lilith statue confirmation. Jon goes deep on Final Fantasy 16, Frog Wrestling and produces an epic length Dear Martha that is not to miss. MK1 characters revealed! Nintendo has a new console called NX 2? BattleBit Remastered has sold 2 million units! Red Dead Redemption Remaster? The…
Jun 30, 2023 CORE 372: Diving With Dave
In this episode of CORE 372, the main topic is the early release of Baldur's Gate 3 on August 3 for PC, with a delay for the PS5 version to September 6. The developers aim to achieve 60 frames-per-second on PS5 and prioritize quality over rushing the release. The hosts discuss their recent gaming experiences, including Final Fantasy XVI , Diablo 4 , and various Steam Next Fest demos. They also mention mods for…
Jun 24, 2023 CORE 371: The Clive Hive
Elderly couple discusses getting Starfield on gamepass. Main topic: Nintendo Direct announcements include Super Mario RPG remake and new Mario game Wonder . Patron question: Which game/franchise needs a new developer? Our Week in Gaming: Final Fantasy XVI , Diablo IV, FF7 Remake. Scott: FF7 Remake. Jon: WWE 2K23 and Steam Next-Festgames. Break: Dear Martha - Steam Magazine Review. Other news: Vamp Survivors co-op,…
Jun 16, 2023 CORE 370: Now in 370 frames per second
In the latest episode of CORE 370, the hosts discuss the results of a poll on favorite JRPGs. They then delve into the Xbox Showcase , focusing on games like Starfield , Fable , Avowed , the sequel to Like a Dragon, Hellblade II , and Forza. They highlight that Starfield was shown in detail but will only run at 30fps on Xbox, and there is a high price for early access. In the "Week in Gaming" segment, Diablo IV ,…
Jun 11, 2023 CORE Coverage of XBOX + Starfield 2023
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Jun 9, 2023 CORE 369: Hot Gaming Summer
A LOT of talk about what showed up at Summer Game Fest! Plus, all the weeks gaming, which was a lot of Diablo and a few surprises. Your emails and marthas and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2023 CORE SPECIAL: Summer Gamefest 2023 watch-along
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