Episode 120 - Guess Who Won The Expedition 33 Awards

Good Morning CoinDroppers!We're back and today is our last episode of the year. A nice number 120 to round off the end of 2025. Today we're NOT discussing the insane success of Expedition 33 because everyone else already has. Instead we're going to focus on a few games that we saw at the VGAs and talk about those.DivinityHow could Larian possibly top Baldur's Gate 3? Well... like this. The trailer they dropped for their next game was in a single word fan-fucking-tastic. If you missed it make sure you don't watch it with children present because it's so dark Diablo would be impressed. There isn't a lot known at this time so Zach, Chris, but we brainstorm the setting, and timeline as Larian returns to their beloved franchise.Star Wars Fate of the Old Republica new single player RPG from Casey Hudson original creator of Kotor as well as the Mass Effect trilogy. We're finally getting Kotor 3! Maybe. Eventually. Probably. I'm sure this project wont be canceled and passed off a bunch of times right? Should be fine.Bradly the BadgerFan of Conker's Bad Fur Day? Like video games in general? Then there's something for you in Bradly the Badger. More tongue in cheek than raunchy and crude comedy Bradly the Badger definitely takes inspiration from Conker and tones down the M for Most Kids a bit.Quick FireA new 40v40 mil sim shooter '83 comes to Early Access next yearThe VGAs impressionsLet us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning CoinDroppers!Zach is back with us with some awesome news as we discuss (briefly) the new valve hardware, two RPGS, and the GOTY nominees so with out further delay let's get into the content!Steam MachineMoore's Law is Dead did a fantastic breakdown of this new machine with what I think is probably a pretty accurate estimate on what consumers can expect to pay for this. I won't go into too much detail here but If you want more depth on the gabecube check out his video.Steam FrameThis kick ass new piece of kit has me very excited to get back into VR gaming. LinusTechTips got to go to valve and put his hands on this thing hand honestly if the price point is right I'll likely be picking one of these bad boys up day one.FateKeeperMike and I discussed our first impressions of this ambitious new project from an indie team during it's debut at the THQ showcase earlier this year and now we have some gameplay. Needless to say I'm sold already. Seeing what a small team of talented individuals can do with the UE5 engine is breath taking and while this IS just a vertical slice I cant help but hope for a true spiritual successor to Dark Messiah.Bloodlines 2 (not even worth linking...)And now for CoinDrop's Biggest Disappointment of the Year award. Vampire the Masquerade Bloodline 2 sweeps this category with it's impressive failure. Falling short of every possible mark in the worst ways the ONLY thing that this game has to hang it's hat on is it's slightly above average voice actors. Honestly this game had so much promise and the desires of an entire fandom for it to be great. Unfortunately, This is a game that needs to just step into the light of the sun and dissipate into ashes.MegaBonk and the GOTY awardsMegaBonk was initially nominated for best breakout indie game when it's mysterious developer specifically asked to be removed. Why you might ask? Well, apparently this isn't their first game. However it is the first game that vedinad is credited for. So did they shoot themselves in the foot?QUICK FIRE NEWSDuskPunk First ImpressionsCapcom says RE Requiem wont suffer on PC like MH Wilds did. We're pressing X to doubt.Soulframe Preludes update 12 coming the 25 NovHellraiser Revival drops gameplay trailer Looks greatAshes of Creation coming to Steam Early Access next month!Let us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning CoinDroppers!We're back once again and joining me this episode is Chris. He also did all the editing for this one so if it looks and or sounds bad blame him. His words not mine. Today we're covering a surprising amount of horror games consider we already did our Halloween episode but that's just the way it goes some times.ZeverlandFirst up is a brilliant upcoming survival game Chris and I have high hopes for. Though the title seems a bit weak the game looks amazing and they're launching an closed technical test on the 14th. This is an ambitious new project from first time devs and unlike The Day Before they actually seem interested in connecting with their community and hearing them out. If you wanna join their discord and stay up to date click the link below. and make sure to Wishlist the game on steam if it looks interesting to you. Tell them you heard about it on our show if you join the discord! https://discord.gg/sBNyGQaCS5The FloristWhat if a game gave you the classic Resident Evil 1-3 style but with vibrantly beautiful and deadly plant monsters. Well that's what you get with the deceivingly flowery naming of this game. The Florist is another upcoming indie game that looks to bring old school style RE gameplay to the modern age. Lets just hope they didn't carry over the awful tank controls and horrible aiming.I Hate This PlaceAnd to round off our horror game showcase, I Hate This Place is a comic book inspired horror survival game with an Isometric camera and hardcore rocker in this 80s setting cult horror game. Seems dope to me and I'm all for it.Quick Fire NewsPlanet of Lana II was announced, coming 2026Daughter of Voodoo was announced from the solo dev who made Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I and Among the Whispers.Pioner is in open beta on steam. It seemed like a Stalker style MMOKingdom of Night gets a release date 2Dec25 and we might be getting an interview with the devs.BG4 has been in development for a while but no news on if it's going to be a direct sequel to 3 or it's own thing.More Marvel games on the Horizon for Insomniac after Wolverine and VenomBlizzcon is back for the first time in 3 yearsLet us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning CoinDroppersI apologize for the delay in this post. Chris was supposed to edit this episode but we ran in to some pretty heavy technical difficulties so I had to scramble to try and get it done.Today is unfortunately a heavy Extraction game focused episode as we're talking about three total. Marathon, Arc Raiders, and A new Game called Macabre.Marathon & Arc RaidersFresh off the new closed playtest for Marathon I share my thoughts on the latest build and Unfortunately I don't think its as good as it was. And unfortunately not a big fan Arc Raiders either. Both of these games just don't do it for me.Old School RunescapeFor the first time in 25 years Runescape is getting a new skill to level. Pretty huge news for an ancient and still incredibly popular MMO. Just goes to show you, you don't need all the gimmicks modern games have to have longevity.MacabreA new extraction game that really seems to be blazing its own trail. While it's still very very rough around the edges and needs more time to be great the bones of this horror extraction game are there and it could be a very very fun horror game to play with your friends.QUICKFIREEverwind is good funCairn is awesomeKingdom of Night is funTears of Metal is funPale Coins Review eventuallyPainkiller Review IncomingBloodlines 2 released with almost zero fanfare and is apparently quiet the letdown for a sequel to a beloved RPGLet us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning CoinDroppersNEXT EPISODE 30 OCTOBER Halloween SpecialToday We're talking about some industry news as well as a game we Mike and I commented on when it was debuted at the THQ Nordic Showcase earlier this year.Xbox GamepassEven though Xbox just hiked the price of gamepass from $16.99 to $19.99 last year they announced ANOTHER price hike this year to $29.99 and nobody liked that. In fact it was so universally hated that Gamepass' cancelation site crashed from all the people canceling their subscriptions.EA BuyoutEA is going private after a 55 Billion Dollar buy out by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and the Affinity Partners. This move could be good and it could be bad. Only time will tell but what we do know is that EA is going to be carrying a lot of debt for quiet a while as a result of the buyout.Tides of TomorrowMike and I talked about the announcement of this game during our coverage of the THQ Nordic showcase. Well they just dropped a demo and I must say it's a rather enjoyable experience. I'm looking forward to the full release.Quick Fire NewsPainkiller gives us some new co-op gameplay footageBeneath launches a demo on steamPeter Molyneux is retiring after Masters of AlbionKingmakers rgets delayed 5 days before Early Access Launch with no word as to when it'll come outSomeone turned the Lego Gameboy into a functional GameboyImages from the KOTOR remake when Aspyr was working on it surface on the internetLet us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning Coindroppers!Today Chris is back with us as we discuss a new Extraction like game that has thrown it's hat into the already over crowded arena. With Steel Hunters sunsetting in less that 6 months after launch, and Dungeonborne within it's first year it's a mystery to me as to why people are STILL making extractions.Mistfall HunterLaunching into early access sometime later this year Mistfall Hunter is the latest dungeon crawling extraction PvPvE game and honestly we've got some concerns about it's staying power. The game as it sits is in a good spot and preformed well in the playtest but strangely the question in this case isn't whether it's good or not. It's if the game will survive it's first year up against an already slam packed genre of games.PlayStation State of PlayPlayStation's latest state of play gave us a glimpse of Saros as well as the first real footage of Insomniac's Wolverine. Both games look amazing in their own right but Insomniac appears to truly be living up to our expectations with the Wolverine. If the game delivers on the promise put forth in the trailer I genuinely think this will be the best Wolverine game ever. We also got the announcement of a Deus Ex Remaster as well as disappointing news about The Halloween Game.Quick Fire News- Zero Parades For Dead Spies- Battlefield 6- Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remaster- Chronoscript: The Endless End- Crimson Desert announces release date 19Mar 26- Pulse Elevated Wireless SpeakersLet us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning CoinDroppers!Zach is back with me for his second full episode and boy are there some good laughs and great stories in this episode. I hope you're all having a great week and you're ready to hear about some awesome games because we've brought the content (despite the slow news week)DuskPunkA new "tabletop" RPG from what I believe is a solo developer. I was contacted by their PR and asked if I wanted to check out their demo ahead of release. Being a sucker for a good story and awesome art I figured I'd give it a go. What I was not expecting was the absolutely enthralling story and sound design that made me forget the visuals in this game are very minimal. I'm floored by how enjoyable this experience was and I highly recommend checking out their demo if you're a fan of steampunk, RPGs, and WWII aesthetic.HyperfunkThis may not be a game for everyone but it is a game for anyone who played Jet Set Radio or Jet Set Radio Future on the Xbox back in the day. Team Reptile's next game looks like the next step in the JSRF and Bombrush Hyperfunk style and boy I could not be more stoked. I loved JSRF back in the day and completely missed the boat on Bombrush so I'm very much looking forward to the release of Hyperfunk.Quick Fire NewsUbisoft can't winPokemon is making a 'nade'Thermal Grizzly is selling a watercooler for your 5090Stop Killing Games WILL be on the floor of the EU CommisionFallout New Vegas gets a 4k texture pack (PC Only)Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sells 4.4 million copiesInsomniac's Wolverine could release next yearDiablo 4 continues to improve? hopefully?Skate released and while reviews aren't great player counts areLet us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning CoinDroppers!We're back to normal following the chaos of PAX and better than ever! Today Zach is joining us for our first full length episode. Chris, Zach, and I will all act as hosts and work on kind of a rotating roster. But we go over all this in the opening, Let's get to the content.No Man's Sky Voyagers UpdateHello Games continues to push more and more content to this game in the best way. All of it free all the time always. A decade later and No Man Sky still continues to get better. The new update adds Zero G gameplay, buildable ships, and being able to crew those custom built ships with your friends in a multiplayer setting. Cannot wait to see what Hello Games adds next because I'm sure they STILL aren't done with this game.A New Left4Dead from Mike BoothThe Lead designer behind Left4Dead 1 and 2 has moved to a new studio called Bad Robot Games which is comprised of members from Cloverfield, Lost, and Westworld. An interesting shift in media but I'm very interested in seeing how their expertise in film fits into games. You can sign up for alpha testing Mike Booth's new project on their website here. Please tell them that CoinDrop Podcast referred you in the requisite block.Single Player TarkovZach share's some interesting information for all our fellow parent gamers out there who are fans of the sweaty shooter Escape from Tarkov. There's a Single Player mod that still requires you to own a copy of Tarkov but loads you into an offline version that is completely modable and most importantly PAUSABLE so you can play and walk away without getting murdered by some hacker.Quick Fire NewsAcclaim is back and showed off some games. Most of them were just a different version of a game we already know.Digital Extremes had a Soulframe Devstream talked about the latest Prelude updates for the on going closed Pre-Alpha. You can sign up for access here.Acclaim is doing a giveaway for Katanaut. Find more information on their socialsDeep Rock Galactic Survivor is going into 1.0Morgenstern is launching Early Access on PC on the 18thBalatro 1.1 update pushed back to 2026Let us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning CoinDroppers!I'm happy to announce that I met my goal and managed to crank this bad boy out! It was a LOT of work and a lot of long nights grinding away at the computer to edit. Just a warning, the audio quality is NOT the best. We did what we could in post but we were trying to capture the voices of three people on one very directional microphone. I hope it's at least passable. I'll be investing in a secondary mic for PAX next year that will hopefully capture more clear audio in this situation in the future. That being said it does clear up a lot on the Patreon side because that was recorded almost 24 hours later.Below are the topics in order of discussion as well as links to Steam pages as always. I hope you enjoy the show I worked very hard to get this done.Main TopicsFallen Tear: The AscensionStarseekerAether & IronWar of the Western DeepBe My HordeRollerGirlSpellFarersTerrible LizardsCall of ElyndraG'AIM'EQuick FireEscape from TarkovGod Save BirminghamWill: Follow the lightEKTO BootsFrameworkSan SoundDavid BrevikLet us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!

Good Morning Coindroppers!As you might have guessed by the title of this episode this is not the full episode but a short announcement that, well, we need more time. We have a ton of content top get through and edit for you not to mention interviews which will all get their own upload as well as a mega upload with all of them rolled into 1 video. Bare with us as we try to navigate the pile of work ahead of us. We promise it'll be worth the wait!Let us know your thoughts on the latest news Support the showCheckout our Linktree for more CoinDrop Content!