Bonus - The Game Awards 2025

It's that time of year again! The Game Awards aired on December 11, and we're closing out 2025 by talking about the various award winners and big announcements. Join us as we discuss some troubling reports, the big sweep you probably expected, and how Geoff's got it down bad for a certain Muppet.Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Gestral Village - Fight for the Win (Uno Puncho),” composed by Lorien Testard for the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Nos vies en Lumière Bonus Edition album. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music."‘We were effectively props’: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’" by Alyssa Mercante (via The Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/11/future-class-gamings-oscars-game-awards"Some Nominated Devs Can’t Even Afford To Be A Part Of The Game Awards" by Alyssa Mercante (via Kotaku): https://kotaku.com/game-awards-geoff-keighley-tickets-trailers-clair-obscur-2000652243"The Expedition 33 & Dispatch Game Awards drama." by Charalanahzard (Alanah Pearce): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYFAlImQR74Email us at: [email protected]

Come on partner, it's time for another spoOoOoky episode of Reap the Spoils! The latest game in Konami's troubled horror franchise is here, but did it live up to the series' legacy? Join us as we discuss repetitive playthroughs, questionable combat, and Space Wars.Content warning: we discuss many of the difficult themes tackled in Silent Hill f, including but not limited to abuse, discrimination, and drug addiction. Please listen at your own risk.Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Dizziness Drawn to a Faint Flame," composed by Akira Yamaoka for the Silent Hill f Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Silent Hill Memories - Silent Hill f Information: https://www.silenthillmemories.net/shf/information_en.htmEmail us at: [email protected]

In my restless feed, I see that spoilercast...the first spooky spoilercast of 2025! We finally tackle one of the greatest horror games ever made, both from the perspective of the original release and from the newer remake. Join us as we discuss big twists, differences in subtlety, and shiny balloon faces.Content warning: we discuss many of the difficult themes tackled in Silent Hill 2, including but not limited to sexual abuse, emotional abuse, suicide, self-harm, and body dysmorphia. Please listen at your own risk.Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “White Noiz," composed by Akira Yamaoka for the Silent Hill 2 Original Soundtracks. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music."I SOLVED THE SH2 REMAKE PHOTOS SECRET" by u/DaleRobinson in r/silenthill: https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/1gine5k/i_solved_the_sh2_remake_photos_secret/Email us at: [email protected]

Kojima's latest strand game is here after nearly 6 years! How does this bold new genre hold up after all this time? Join us as we discuss multiple ending twists, overly-simplified gameplay, and who Jason is thinking about as he falls asleep at night.Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Minus Sixty One”, composed by Woodkid and featured in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Email us at: [email protected]

Bonjour mes amis, and get ready for a weird episode - Jason's actually happy for once! This time, we talk through one of the biggest surprise hits of the year. Join us as we discuss beloved influences, massive story twists, and how Jason is just apparently way better at this game than Delaila or Mark.Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “World Map - In Lumière's Name”, composed by Lorien Testard for the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music."The impossible (true) stories behind the making of Clair Obscur Expedition 33" by Skill Up: https://youtu.be/mXLOLgC2V2Q"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interview - Celebrating turn-based games and classic RPG influences in making something new" from RPGSite: https://www.rpgsite.net/interview/17041-clair-obscur-expedition-33-interview-celebrating-turn-based-games-classic-rpg-influences-in-making-something-new"Final Fantasy X’s Original Idea And Other Reflections From Yoshinori Kitase" from Siliconera: https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-xs-original-idea-reflections-yoshinori-kitase/Email us at: [email protected]

The Dragon of Dojima returns to once again...eat a lot of Smile Burger? We resume our Yakuza discussion by tackling the remake of the second story in Kazuma Kiryu's epic tale. Join us as we discuss more big twists, mismatched villains, disappointing combat, and a whole lot of patronage at everyone's favorite Japanese burger joint.Email us at: [email protected]

Almost as soon as it began, the second season of HBO's acclaimed adaptation has come to an end. But would you believe that only half the game has been covered!? Join us as we discuss big changes, even bigger viewership drops, and the newly announced Elden Ring adaptation for some reason.Discussed in this episode are:S2E7 - "Convergence"Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Last of Us”, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla for the The Last of Us Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Email us at: [email protected]

The second season draws closer to a finale, and there's still plenty of game plot left! Join us as we discuss emotional flashbacks, questionable outbursts, and Tony Dalton. That's right, Tony Dalton.Discussed in this episode are:S2E5 - "Feel Her Love"S2E6 - "The Price"Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Last of Us”, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla for the The Last of Us Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Email us at: [email protected]

In the wake of "that thing" happening, how is HBO's acclaimed show progressing along? Join us as we discuss an awkward sex scene, gorgeous set design, and how worried our biggest The Last Of Us fan has now become.Discussed in this episode are:S2E3 - "The Path"S2E4 - "Day One"Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Last of Us”, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla for the The Last of Us Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Email us at: [email protected]

With the second season of HBO's critically acclaimed adaptation starting back up, we decided to discuss it as the season goes on! With 2 episodes down, join us as we discuss casting choices, new surprises, and how therapy may or may not work in the post-apocalypse.Discussed in this episode are:S2E1 - "Future Days"S2E2 - "Through the Valley"Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Last of Us”, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla for the The Last of Us Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music.Email us at: [email protected]