Franchise Festival

Hamilton and Chris finally reach the end of their Mass Effect journey with 2017's Andromeda. We weren't able to finish the game, due to it bringing on severe motion sickness, but still find a lot of cool stuff to talk about (including one of the most disastrous development cycles ever featured on the show!).

We've gotten so many great comments on our Season 5 shows that we wanted to highlight some of them that pertain to Mass Effect 1 and 2 in this month's episode! We also offer responses and pontificate on the mysteries of HDR.

Chris and Hamilton come to the end of the road with Mass Effect 3, taking the fight to Cerberus' home base and enjoying a little party on the Citadel before squaring off with the Reapers on Earth.

Chris & Hamilton discuss Mass Effect 3's Leviathan DLC, the first half of its Citadel DLC, and the Asari homeworld of Thessia. Kai Leng returns!

Chris and Hamilton discuss Mass Effect 3's Ardat-Yakshi Monastery sidequest and resolve the Quarian/Geth conflict... for better or worse!

Chris & Hamilton walk through the second act of Mass Effect 3, from recruiting Javik (Ike Amadi) to Tuchanka and the Citadel's Cerberus takeover. Along the way, the Rachni Queen - or her clone - makes an exciting appearance!Disclaimer: This is a re-recorded episode. We are still having some odd audio issues despite switching to Zoom, so we beg your patience with the slightly lower audio quality - we're continuing to troubleshoot, and hope to have the gremlins worked out soon.

Hamilton, Spencer, and Chris cover the first phase of Commander Shepard's Mass Effect 3 journey, from a trial on Earth to a daring escape from Sur'Kesh. We're reunited with Anderson, Jack, Ashley, Liara, Mordin, Wrex, and more. Also James is there.

Chris and Hamilton discuss the development and gameplay generalities of Mass Effect 3 before setting up the plot with an overview of Mass Effect 2's "Arrival" DLC mission.

Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer discuss their favorite games of 2025 (more or less), along with some honorable mentions. Don't worry, it's spoiler-free! Topics include: The Seance at Blake Manor The Roottrees Are Dead Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Pokemon Legends: Z-A Monster Train 2 Metaphor: Refantazio Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii World of Warcraft Classic Hollow Knight: Silksong Song Samples (in order): "Battle Theme" - Metaphor: Refantazio "Westwardly Winds" - Blue Prince "Strive" - Hollow Knight: Silksong "Indigo" - Death Stranding 2 "Lumiere" - Clair Obscur

Chris and Hamilton conclude their whirlwind tour through Mass Effect 2 with the Lair of the Shadow Broker mission, Legion's recruitment, and the climax of the Collectors' nefarious plot.