S3 Ep.11 - Metroid Prime

Grab a mimosa and ignite your lightsaber! This week, Tanner and Kyle are joined by a special guest and self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd, Chris, for a classic gaming dive. Before stepping into a galaxy far, far away, the trio touches on the golden era of Sierra Games and the sheer shock value of Leisure Suit Larry. Then, it's all mimosas and Force powers as they jump headfirst into the iconic RPG Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

Turn down the lights and keep the doors locked it’s Halloween, and Tanner and Kyle are clocking in for a terror filled night shift. Join Tanner and Kyle as they warm up around the campfire with two titanic gaming discussions: the clash between Zelda and GTA 6 for Game of the Year, followed by a breakdown of the terrifying new Resident Evil film.Then, darkness falls. The guys dive headfirst into the haunting halls of Five Nights at Freddy’s, where every flickering camera and metallic footsteps could be their last. Keep your monitor up, watch the power bar, and see who survives the night!Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

Hic... excuse us! On this episode, Kyle is fighting a severe case of the hiccups, while Tanner is waging a full-blown war against proper pronunciation.We're diving deep into gaming history to compare two heavyweights from vastly different eras: 1978’s arcade phenomenon Space Invaders and modern gaming titan Balatro. How much has the gaming landscape transformed over nearly five decades? Can a retro coin-op favorite and a roguelike deckbuilder stand side-by-side as legendary Game of the Year winners?Grab your quarter—or your deck—and press play for the chaos, the nostalgia, and the hot takes as we find out if these two icons truly deserve the crown!Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

This week, Tanner and Kyle fire up the Morph Ball and dive headfirst into Metroid Prime for the very first time! Is the 2002 GameCube classic as legendary as everyone says, or did we just get hopelessly lost in the Chozo Ruins?Before strapping on the Power Suit, we kick things off with some gaming news: Sony’s controversial decision to officially sunset physical game discs, and what an all-digital future means for game preservation. Plus, we take a detour into game design history to break down the origins, tropes, and mechanics that make a true "Metroidvania." Finally, stick around until the end as we lay the groundwork for our million-dollar side hustle: 1-800-WEREWOLF. If you’re experiencing sudden hair growth during a full moon, we’ve got a hotline for you.Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

Get ready for pure, chaotic nostalgia! This week, Tanner and Kyle are joined by special guest Cailee as they take a deep dive into the classic 2001 neighborhood that started it all: The Sims.After geeking out over the unexpectedly deep lore of Sim history, the crew jumps headfirst into Live Mode to build the household of their dreams—a wild family of five that takes a sudden, tragic turn. Let’s just say Master Chief’s cooking skill was a 0, and the fire brigade didn't make it in time.Between grieving the galaxy’s greatest super-soldier and navigating the sheer absurdity of early 2000s AI, one burning question remains: Will Kyle actually manage to get pregnant?Grab your green plumbobs, mute the fire alarms, and tune in to find out!Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

For only the second time in podcast history, Tanner and Kyle complete a game on the show as they glide through the breathtaking sands of Journey. Join us as we re-experience this masterpiece, marvel at its visual storytelling, and dive into a debate on game pricing: how much should a short, artistic indie title like this actually cost? Plus, stick around until the very end to find out what game we’re tackling next! Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

In this episode, Tanner and Kyle finally jump into the legendary world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but first, they have some catching up to do. Kyle kicks things off with a recap of his recent mountain climbing adventures in Colorado before the guys dive into a discussion on Steam Machine price points and the massive anticipation surrounding GTA 6. After Tanner sets the stage with the essential game descriptions and facts, the guys return to break down their own chaotic in-game adventure. It is a wild ride as they take pictures of peacocks, slay giant insects, get absolutely obliterated by a pack of random bandits, and become hopelessly addicted to Gwent. Find out Kyle's score and what the next game will be at the end of the episode! Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

Tanner and Kyle are back on the PS5, taking on Halo: Campaign Evolved in Remix Mode! We’re revisiting the very first episode that started it all in Season 1 of Replay the Glory Days. Expect nostalgia, total chaos, and an embarrassing number of respawns. Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

This week, Tanner and Kyle are breaking into Mordor, but the real villain isn't Sauron—it's corporate copyright law.We’re revisiting Shadow of Mordor and asking the tough questions: Why haven't other games stolen the Nemesis System yet? Oh right, because Warner Bros. literally patented it. This gets us into a massive therapy session about the state of gaming: the differences between bloated, risk-averse Triple-A studios and the fearless, chaotic energy of indie games that are actually keeping the industry alive right now.Come for the Orc decapitations, stay for the anti-corporate rants and our essential, deeply serious tribute to Lego BatmanSend your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!

We were supposed to be playing The Sims today, but instead, we got trapped in an underground bunker. Welcome to our Fallout 3 episode!Join Tanner and Kyle as Kyle experiences the Capital Wasteland for the absolute first time. We’re holding it up against our gold standard Skyrim to see how Bethesda's formula translates to guns and radiation. Plus, we dive deep into the absolute absurdity of the bottlecap economy and debate the iconic franchise thesis: Does war ever change?Send your game recommendations here! Include the game title and your name so we can give you a shoutout!