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Hey, Rob is back! So is everyone else, thankfully, which means it’s a packed stage of podcasters for the latest Remap Radio. Join Danika, Patrick, Janet, Chia, and Rob as they ponder the very nature of modern awards shows, plus a slew of video games, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Consume Me, Promise Mascot Agency, Master of Command, and more. Also, in The Question Bucket, we try to solve video game reviews via a new idea: Michelin stars.

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Kier Starmer "Concerned" by Rockstar's Union Busting - 8:11

The Game Awards - 15:48

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It’s shocking that Routine, a sci-fi horror game announced all the way back in 2012, is finally here. It’s a game that died along the way, only to be resurrected in a surprise twist of fate. It’s a game that basically bankrupted the people who were making it. They were almost homeless because of it. And yet, Routine is here. It’s a video game you can play right now. Which is why it was so exciting that Patrick had a chance to chat with two of its developers about their journey.

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The Bears are better than we thought they’d be. But are they actually good? It’s hard to make that argument after (yet again) another loss to the Packers, but screw it, we’re going to make it anyway. Plus, we chat about some other NFL storylines, including the implosion of the Indianapolis Colts, the prospect of Patrick Mahomes not being in the playoffs, and more. We also listen to a bunch of sad Blue Jays fans write in about how sad they are. It’s true: they’re sad.

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Rob’s internet went kaput right before recording, but that’s not gonna stop Danika, Patrick, Janet, and Chia from huddling up for a new episode of Remap Radio. We spend a long time unpacking the banning of the avant garde indie horror game Horses from major distribution platforms and what that says about the new cultural lines at various online gatekeepers. Plus, the holiday meant we played tons of video games, including Constance, Dispatch, Windswept, Routine, Squeakross, and more. Plus, Chia went to PAX Unplugged to play some board games!

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Horror Game Horses Deli...

Just when we thought Rob was coming back—well, he got sick. Fortunately, we’ve still got Patrick, Chia, Janet, and Danika on this week’s episode of Remap Radio, where we recount our group’s sickness streak, react to the latest slate of nominees for The Game Awards, and remember legendary game developer Rebecca Heineman. Plus, we have a ton of games to talk about, including Constance, Dispatch, Lumines Arise, Goodnight Universe!, Hades II, Where Winds Meet, and more. Towards the end, a reader has us pondering friendslop again.

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Chia and Janet's no good ver...

Content Warning: Discussion and Description of Assault and Domestic Abuse from around 58:53 to 1:16:42

We did it. We attended a Buffalo Bills game. For years, Rob and Patrick have joked about traveling to other cities to attend a football game and take in the local culture. This past weekend, it finally happened. There was tailgating, excessive amounts of light beer, plates of buffalo wings, and a moment where we almost got in an altercation in the parking lot of Highmark Stadium. That last part was, uh, less fun.

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It's a Remap week for the books - with Rob, Chia, and Janet out, Patrick has turned to his old friends Danika Harrod and Natalie Watson to talk Waypoint, a mysterious shape-shifting man, Hyrule Warriors, "friendslop," and more.

Discussed: Waypoint 02:25

Arc Raiders and AI 25:07

Natalie joins episode 1:07:25

Valve hardware announcements 1:10:25

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 1:35:00

Dispatch 1:57:40

Friendslop 2:13:10

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With Rob out for personal reasons and Danika down with a migraine, it’s time for Remap Radio to throw a pokeball onto the field and see what comes out. Join Patrick, Janet, and Chia as they react to the ray of political hope from this past week, before digging into a slew of gaming news, including PlayStation Portal getting proper cloud streaming, EA promising Saudi Arabia won’t erase queer people from its games, and Fortnite getting backlash by overly monetizing pets. Plus, we’ve been playing a lot of games, including Janet finishing Silksong, Patrick being super impres...

Once again, the Chicago Bears have been involved in a very weird football game. But once again, they have prevailed in a game that, in years past, they would have lost. Is this real? Are the Bears actually good? The answer is probably somewhere in the middle, but amidst the stress, we’ll be thankful for the lack of heartbreak—for now, anyway. Plus, the World Series is over and it was incredible. Is Shohei Ohtani keeping the Dodgers from entering their villain arc?

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The Remap Crew really gets into the Halloween spirit, mostly by dying from laughter and being otherwise childish. After an appropriately somber news section discussing the massive Amazon layoffs, Microsoft's ridiculous profit margin targets, and moral at EA deteriorating after workers are forced to use AI, we try our best to talk about the games we've been playing, or at least, have tried to play. Chia finds a new obsession, Janet continues her Silksong journey, Danika can't stop herself from laughing while Patrick tries to explain Ball x Pit, and Rob finds himself being left behind by a Paradox...

We’re sad to report that Danika is struggling through the brutal norovirus at the moment, but fortunately, Janet’s returned from the whole “getting married” thing to join Patrick and Rob to chat about a recent slew of developments about how video games are using AI and how we should feel about it. We’ve also got Silksong updates from Janet (deep into act two) and Patrick (done!), while Rob’s trying to figure out his role in Battlefield 6. Plus, is Ball x Pit actually good?

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1:55 - The Current State of "AI" in Games

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On today's episode of Remap Radio, Danika's filling two pairs of shoes while Chia and Janet are out. Things get a bit unhinged as we veer into unexplored territory talking about jack-off bots. We also discuss Remedy's recent profit warning, friend-slop, game cancellations, the beauty and terror of palace intrigue, and more.

Discussed: Jack-off bots 00:57; Remedy's FBC: Firebreak 23:43; ESA Power of Play report 42:32; Discord age verification and leaks 53:00; Ubisoft's cancelled Assassin's Creed 1:04:50; Road to Empress 1:25:38; games we're playing 1:48:30; Question bucket 2:11:52

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Scheduling issues were going to prevent a full Sports! Recording this week, but Rob and Patrick privately committed to hopping on a microphone for a little bit if things went sideways—good or bad—for their beloved Bears. Now, the only question on their minds is: how BACK are they?

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What a joy to say these words: welcome back, Danika! On the latest episode of Remap Radio, our old friend Danika Harrod is here to make Rob feel uncomfortable, bring up sexy Labubu during unexpected moments, and plenty more. There’s also plenty of talk about Hades 2, managing frustration in games, the “best value in games” known as Game Pass, and more.

Discussed: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2:41, Gamepass price increases 32:29, Hades II 1:22:27, Persona 5 Royale 1:57:15 Question Bucket 2:21:08

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Where else to begin than trying to understand the wild news that Electronic Arts is becoming a private company largely because of Saudi Arabia? We live in…well, we live in times. We truly do. Join Patrick, Rob, Janet, and Chia as they try to understand the nature of modern soft political power, the future of EA, and more. Elsewhere, Patrick’s “finished” Silksong, at times it’s unclear if Chia will stay awake to finish the podcast (vaxxed??), and we have lengthy impressions of Baby Steps and Endless Legend 2. Plus, a fun dip into The Question Bucket.

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While most people are talking about playing Ghosts of Yotei, we’re still trying to figure out why the head of Sucker Punch wasn’t prepared for a basic question about firing someone over Charlie Kirk. Join Patrick, Chia, Janet, and Rob as they wonder what it means for Xbox hardware prices to keep rising, plus (more) thoughts on Silksong, Hell Is Us, Silent Hill f, and more.

Discussed: Jimmy Kimmel Canceled, then Not, and the rest of the news from last week 2:32, Suckerpunch head responds to artist firing 7:19, Steam is abandoning 32 bit windows 29:42, Xbox hardware increased in p...

Despite Patrick’s best efforts, Rob doesn’t suddenly believe one dominant win over a pathetic Dallas Cowboys team means it’s Super Bears Super Bowl. Alas, we still find much to chat about when it comes to the institutional rot at our favorite sports team and the perhaps not-so-shocking amount of NFL teams that decided Charlie Kirk was worth making everyone try to feel bad about.

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Have you considered Owl nesting boxes for your property? No? I guess you don’t live near the Human-Wildlife Interface Zone! Learn all about this and more on the latest episode of Remap Radio, where Rob, Patrick, Janet, and Chia discuss ticks, engage in more Silksong discourse, try to wrestle with the industry’s reactionary turn in light of the killing of Charlie Kirk, and share thoughts on Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Ooo, World of Tanks (!!), and a single pig fighting God.

Discussed: Rob's new animal situation 0:55, Silksong 30:48, Silksong Spoilers 32:26, Difficult Games and Authorial Intent 52:19, Sony Fires Arti...

Here's a preview of this week's HOA episode! It finally happened: Rob moved into his house! There are always surprises when you move. For example, what if someone is living on part of the land and you have no option but to become their landlord? You know, normal stuff. Join Patrick as he puts his head in his hands and becomes increasingly anxious hearing Rob describe what the last few weeks have been like.

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Rob is back for this latest episode of Remap Radio, which kicks off with Janet, Chia, Rob, and Patrick mulling their early days online via dial-up. Real ones remember the days of RealPlayer. But we also dig into the future of Firaxis and Civilization in light of ongoing studio layoffs, before we dive deep into our initial impressions of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Plus, Patrick’s been messing around with the clever new puzzler Öoo and trying to finish Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. (If you think the end of that conversation sounds odd, it’s because Patrick’s internet cut out and...

There are so many video games out right now, so we had a genius idea: an entire podcast exclusively focused on the video games we’re playing. What a concept, right? Join Patrick, Janet, Chia, and special guest Renata Price as they work through a gauntlet of video games, including Despelote, Hades 2, Cronos: The New Dawn, Hollow Knight, Silksong (speculation), Rogue Prince of Persia, Labyrinth of the Demon King, Popucom, and, uh, probably others.

Discussed: Hades 2 12:51, Hollow Knight 41:27, Despelote 52:26, Despelote Spoiilers 54:23, Chronos 1:09:51, Rogue Prince of Persia 1:52:05, Popucom 1:59:47, Labyrinth of the Demon King 2:16:02, The Question Bucket 2:25:47, Outro and An...

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With Rob in the midst of moving houses, Remap Radio welcomes the return of Janet to the fold, joining Chia and Patrick as each of them recounts their recent experiences at border crossings. Some more harrowing than others. The group also reacts to Silksong finally getting a release date, prompting all sorts of other video games to scuttle into new release dates, before they dig into impressions of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Resident Evil 9, Herdling, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and a slew of other games. Plus, what’s it like to be in the crowd for a Keighley sh...

Every year, Rob and I hype ourselves into believing, like all good fans do, this could be the year team puts it together. The two hours we spent talking about the upcoming NFL season—and obviously, the Chicago Bears—was not that. We're becoming better, sadder, more realistic fans, baby!

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Fresh from Geoff Keighley’s latest trailer romp, the Remap Radio crew has thoughts on the announcements at Gamescom, the suffocating nature of Microsoft’s publishing reach, and celebrating the return (again!) of Routine. Plus, what’s up with Roblox being a predatory landscape, and thoughts on several games, including Sword of the Sea, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Herdling, Mafia: The Old Country, and [deep breath] a Gundam card game.

Discussed: Gamescom 12:19, Microsoft’s Shadow Over Opening Night Live 46:22, The rest of opening night live 59:14, Sony Changes PS5 Price 1:30:35, Rob’s Gel 2:02:04, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound 2:13:37, Mafia: The Old Country 2...

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Rob's delighted by Mafia: The Old Country, not in the least because you can equip Catholic relics for special buffs. Janet's back after a long trip and Slay the Spire is still consuming her free time. Chia's hacking her way through the horror game s.p.l.i.t. Microsoft faces pressures from one of their own studios on their involvement in Gaza, and the Question Bucket gives us a new definition to argue about: what's the difference between a vacation and a...

Renata Price joins Rob and Chia on this episode of Remap Radio. Ren has been busy playing four different Monster Hunter games basically simultaneously. Chia is back from Gen Con, and with Patrick on his European vacation, that means it's time to talk way too much about board games. Rob's loving his time in F1 '25, and he and Ren dive deep on F1 talk.

Discussed: Ren's Monster Hunter Adventures 0:54, Chia's Gen Con Adventures 21:04, Galactic Cruise 29:15, Galileo Galilei 54:44, F1 Talk 1:06:39, F1 '25 1:36:08, Rimworld 2:04:18, The Question Bucket 2:36:58

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It’s been nearly two months since the launch of the Switch 2. With the release of Donkey Kong Bananza, it felt like a good time to have a long and focused discussion on what Nintendo is trying to accomplish with the Switch 2, why the company feels a little more boring these days, and what it means to conceptualize a future without figures like Miyamoto leading the charge. To have this discussion, Patrick is joined by Kat Bailey (Axe of the Blood God, Nintenkats). If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Patrick’s considering doing one for every platform hold...

Rob, Patrick, and Janet talk about developments around payment processors' attack on adult video games and Tencent's Horizon-like. Then Rob explains his love for F1 Garbage Son Devon Butler in the Braking Point story mode in the F1 games. Plus, Patrick and Janet talk about the excellent And Roger.

1:18 - Adult Content Discussion

51:45 - Horizon "Tribute" Game

1:11:26 - F1 2025

1:40:54 - Clair Obscur

1:52:23 - Ninja Gaiden - Ragebound

1:58:40 - Cronos the New Dawn

2:18:05 - And Roger

3:00:56 - Mailbag

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Folks, the Chicago Cubs are really good right now. Which is why we had to invite 404 Media's Jason Koebler on to talk about how much it sucks to be a fan of his team, the disappointing Baltimore Orioles. In the first half of the podcast, though, we talk about 404 Media’s excellent reporting on tech’s takeover of politics, the rise of Silicon Valley on the right, the newfound obsession over the R-word in those circles, and, eventually, if the pitch clock was a good idea.

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Is there any place to start other than Steam, New Waypoint, and the way anti-porn groups are trying to destroy important and valuable parts of the internet? Patrick, Rob, and Chia spend the first half of the podcast unpacking what’s at play, before talking about the games they’ve been playing, including Rob’s extensive time building a beaver empire in Timberborn. Plus, Janet briefly joins to chat with Patrick about their complicated thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza.

Discussed: Steam culls certain porn games due to pressure from payment processors 19:40, NuWaypoint Owners Censor Writers then Workers Quit 5...

Earlier this year, Patrick fell down a well. Hours of work vanished in an instant, thanks to a single jump. This all happened in Hopshot, a tremendous (and very hard) platformer from designer Mysty “Mysticat” McCallister. Did you also know she’s a super popular Minecraft creator on YouTube with nearly two million subscribers?! Mysticat joined Patrick to talk about crafting challenge, why young people are so interested in being YouTube creators, and more.

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Even with Rob on the mend, that can’t stop a new podcast episode from clocking in at [checks notes] roughly three hours and 30 minutes. Such is life. But there’s plenty for Patrick, Janet, and Chia to talk about, not least of which is catching everyone up on the medical mishaps plaguing the podcast. Shocking on one, Chia’s involves cards. After talking about Nintendo casting its The Legend of Zelda movie, Apple’s historical disrespect towards video games, and a few other pieces of news, we dig into plenty of video games, including And Roger, Eriksholm: The Stolen D...

Welcome to Remap's Cursed 100th Episode. Rob is on one leg, Chia is missing, Patrick's had a crocs related mishap, and we're still figuring out what Janet's whole deal is. The gang discusses the Microsoft layoffs and how they're part of a broader trend at tech companies. Then the gang discusses Death Stranding 2, Friendslop and whether Peak qualifies as such, and Janet wants to talk about Slay the Spire but isn't sure it's worth it until Chia returns.

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We kick off the latest Remap Radio—can you believe we’re nearly at 100 episodes?—with Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Chia discussing the impending Xbox layoffs and what it says about a company without a vision. We also cheer people bullying companies into dropping their generative AI plans, before long discussions on the surprisingly good FBC Firebreak, Rematch, Squeakross, and Rob’s mixed journey into Clair Obscur. Oh, and Patrick simply has to tell you about how frickin’ wild Delivery at all Costs eventually gets—at the cost of being good, sadly.

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It’s time for another round of interviews from Patrick’s time in Los Angeles for Summer Game Fest, this time featuring conversations with developers behind Dosa Divas (a very cute new RPG from the developers of Thirsty Suitors), Directive 8020 (the new Supermassive horror game inspired by The Thing), Snap & Grab (what if Hitman was a puzzle game?), and Phasmophobia (you already know what this game is).

Discussed: Dosa Divas 5:43, Directive 8020 21:17, Snap and Grab 50:03, Phasmophobia 1:08:30

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Now that Patrick and Janet have been back for a week its finally time for the crew to talk about the Switch 2! Chia just has to pick it up from the local dollar store from someone named Shelly. But first, the crew discusses the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement around AI, Nexus Mod being sold, and more. Rob's still reeling from his time with Mind's Eye, Janet is enjoying the new soccer craze in Rematch, while Chia is having trouble chasing down a weird smell in her apartment. Stick around to the end to hear the outcome of a certain bet...

t’s been a minute since the last Sports!, which gives Rob and Patrick plenty to chat about, including whether the new Pope means the Bears have access to God, what it means to establish parity across all professional sports, if the NBA is getting better while also losing traditional superstars, and more. And yes, we dig deep into the NBA playoffs and Finals. And Aaron Rodgers. Plus, this is also a secret HOA episode, as we get an update on Rob’s house.

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Patrick spent a few days in Los Angeles at this year’s Summer Game Fest, and in-between equal parts beer and coffee, he found time to chat with a bunch of game developers at the show about their games (and fascism). First up, we’ve got interviews with the developers behind Sword of the Sea (the new game from the developers of The Pathless), Morsels (an intriguing roguelike from Annapurna), Relooted (a heist game about taking back stolen African artifacts), and Grave Seasons (a fascinating and hilarious mashup of horror and cozy farm sims).

Discussed: Sword of the...

Janet and Patrick have returned from Summer Game Fest to tell Rob and Chia about playing video games amidst politics and protest, and chat about the difference between being in-person and at home. Most notably, they chat about Resident Evil 9: Requiem, Mixtape, Sword of the Sea, Grave Seasons, Pragmata, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Totem 2, and a few others. Plus, in The Question Bucket, a listener advances the MetroidBrania discussion with a brilliant new idea.

Discussed: Summer Game Fest and the LA Protests 1:04, Resident Evil 9 42:42, The Question Bucket 1:08:05, Summer Game Fest Hands On 1:14:11, Mixtape 1:14:25, Sword of the Sea 1:25:09 Pragmata, 1:37:36...

We recorded this ahead of Summer Game Fest and State of Play, which explains why Patrick, Chia, Rob, and Janet spend the opening moments of the podcast talking about cleaning responsibilities in the home. But we’ve also played a bunch of games, including changing our mind about Elden Ring: Nightreign, Popucom, Deliver at all Costs, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, and hey, Janet’s finished Clair Obscure! No, Chia has not finished Despelote. In The Question Bucket, we continue to mull the metroidvania question. How about metroidbrainia?

Discussed: Summer Game Fest 3:12, The Switch 2 24:47, Pokemon Corner 43:22, Death Stra...

Rob, Janet, Patrick, and Chia are back together for another episode of Remap Radio, starting with Janet kicking a hornet's nest by asking: “Hey, what’s up with the genre Metroidvania?” We also talk through Nintendo’s decision to not send any Switch 2s to the media ahead of its launch and the GeoGuessr community successfully organizing and fighting back. (We recorded ahead of the Blank Panther news, BTW.) We’ve also played a bunch of games, including Elden Ring: Neightreign, Deliver at All Costs, Haneda Girl, and of course, more Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Discussed: Major media outlets wi...

We’re pleased to welcome former Polygon senior reporter Nicole Carpenter to Remap Radio this week, joining Patrick, Cado, and Janet as they talk through Polygon’s surprising implosion. Elsewhere, we wonder if Marathon is cooked, bring back the classic Buying or Selling segment to consider using ChatGPT to plan a five-year-old’s birthday party, and talk about a bunch of games, including Death Stranding, Hopshot, Despelote, Blue Prince, Roblox (??), and more. Oh, and in The Question Bucket, Patrick receives moral support for his wet shoe situation.

Discussed: Nicole's Layoff Story 2:44, What's Your Professional Development Wish? 13:12, What's Next f...

While high-fiving Remap fans and drinking Boston IPAs, Patrick walked the floor of PAX East with a microphone, chatting with developers along the way. This podcast is the result, featuring conversations about running a horror-focused game developer, the struggles of being an independent game developer who is also a parent, how to deal with overprotective owners of high-profile movie characters, and ways to solve game discovery with a…card game? Naturally.

Discussed: Ludoscene 4:16, We Harvest Shadows 21:42, DreadXP 41:29, Dead by Daylight 1:02:43

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We’re back from Boston, which means Janet is back, too! The absolutely wild resolution to the unrest at Giant Bomb kicks off the podcast, with Patrick, Rob, Janet, and Chia celebrating Giant Bomb’s newfound independence, contrasting it with their own breakup with Vice, and more. We also chat about the Fallout TV show’s second season premiering later this year, the developers behind Outer Wilds making a new game, and a bunch of actual games, including (of course) Clair Obscur, Shotgun Copman, Despelote, Bionic Bay, MechWarrior 5, and a few others.

Discussed: Giant Bomb is Back and Wo...

Rob, Patrick, and Chia have traveled to PAX East, though only two of us actually spent time wandering around the show floor before sitting down to record an in-person version of Remap Radio. (We also recorded a video version that’ll be released soon.) But Patrick and Chia played a bunch of very cool games, including Demonschool, Fretless, that grimdark Pac-Man game, Aksun, A Good Night’s Rest, and more. Plus, an exciting brand-new segment: buying or selling.

Discussed: Boston Talk 0:00, Intro 04:42, Derek Carr Retired 12:09, What Is PAX East Anymore? 15:11, Demonschool/A Good Night’s Rest 19:30, Askun 27:07, Shadow...

As part of LudoNarraCon, Patrick had an opportunity to spend an hour chatting with Davey Wreden, acclaimed designer behind The Stanley Parable, The Beginner’s Guide, and Wanderstop. Patrick and Davey were in similar social circles while living in San Francisco, but it’s been a minute since they caught up. During the chat, the two discuss the consequences of early fame, the problems with using video game design as therapy for your soul, and more.

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It’s been a busy week in video games! Join Patrick, Janet, Chia, and Rob as they share chaotic stories of trying to pre-order Switch 2, what Switch 2 says about the future of physical games, the parent company of IGN suing Open AI, and what to make of union contract negotiations stalling at multiple companies. Plus, Janet and Patrick are obsessed with the French RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, while Cado is charmed by Skin Deep (cats!) and despelote (soccer!).

Discussed: Did Anyone Pre-Order A Switch 2? 2:00, The Switch 2 Game Carts Situation 23:09, EA Layoffs, Respawn Cancels Incubated Game 41:27, Ziff Davis su...

The day after recording Remap Radio, a bunch of huge news broke, including the presumed deaths of beloved media outlets Polygon and Giant Bomb. They might continue to exist, but in what form? Plus, Xbox announced massive, sweeping, and unprecedented price hikes across hardware and software. Rob and Patrick hopped on to react in real-time and get really upset.

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Join Patrick, Cado, Rob, and Janet as they mull a Star Wars take on XCOM and what Michael Bay would bring to…Outrun? Elsewhere, Rob’s been playing a lot of the 1998 tactical strategy game Myth II: Soulblighter (??), Patrick’s enjoying the Inside-y new game Bionic Boy, and Janet and Cado have continued to journey through Blue Prince. Plus, with a new season of The Last of Us on HBO, we’ve got Part II thoughts—again.

Discussed: Outrun is being adapted into a movie 6:28, Star Wars Zero Company (But actually Chia talks about ARGs) 17:40, The Chia Hole Story...

With the NBA playoffs kicking off, Rob and Patrick gather around their sports microphones to talk—well, it takes a minute until we reach the NBA playoffs. A child that accidentally falls in love with the Chicago Bears? Check. Torpedo bats? Check. MLB salary caps? Check. Stephen A. Smith and the vacuum of Democratic politicians speaking to the moment? Check, check, check.

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You asked, we listened. Everyone at Remap played Blue Prince, but not everyone at Remap is convinced they’re going to keep spending time in this mysterious mansion. But first, it’s time to break down the week’s news with Rob, Cado, Janet, and Patrick, as they talk through PS5 price increases, the debut of Marathon, and the increasingly credible Oblivion remaster. Plus, Rob has a serious case of MechWarrior 5: Clans fever, and we dip deep into The Question Bucket.

Discussed: Rob's Tax Story 1:18, Sony Is Raising PS5 Prices 11:37, Marathon Announcement 17:18, The Oblivion Remake Leaks 33:53, Blue Prince...

Look, we recorded this on Wednesday. You can’t hold us accountable for the way news is changing rapidly these days. It’s chaos out there. But that won’t stop Janet, Rob, Cado, and Patrick from idly speculating on Nintendo pausing pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada, before talking about how BDS have called for boycotting Microsoft after it fired two employees who dared protest. We also chat about playing (and enjoying) South of Midnight, the board game Molly House, and plenty of your questions, including the correct way to reheat a slice of pizza.

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It’s been a few weeks since Patrick bested Nextlander’s Brad Shoemaker in a classic setup: who can beat the purposely difficult and arcane Volgarr the Viking and Volgarr the Viking II first, when played back-to-back while streaming? In its wake, Patrick chatted with Kris Dürrschmidt, CEO and creative director at Volgarr the Viking developer Crazy Viking Studios. You’ll do fine listening if you haven’t played Volgarr the Viking, as they spend most of their time discussing the nature of challenge, gotcha design, and the evolution of gaming’s relationship with difficulty.

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It’s true, Patrick did not have a tummy ache during Remap’s in-person stream. Instead, he was spending the day playing Switch 2 games! In addition to Rob and Cado, Patrick’s joined by Austin Walker to break down everything Switch 2 from this week, speculate on the future of luxury consumerism in an age of tariffs, answer a bunch of questions, and spend a shockingly long time Remembering Old PC Games. Note: This was recorded on our livestream microphones and on set, so excuse the slightly different audio and occasional distraction.

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[deep breath] Who’s ready to talk about Grummz? Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado kick off a new episode of Remap Radio about Ubisoft’s clapback to Elon Musk and what it says about the industry’s failed collective response to Gamergate. We also chat about the return of Game Informer, time spent with games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Hopshot. Plus, a shockingly long time wondering: can an iPad fix me? No, it’s not Rob this time.

Discussed: Janet Went to GDC 3:07, Assassin's Creed Social Account takes a shot at Elon Musk 10:52...

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Has it really been three years since Severance ended? Phew. The second season of Apple’s revelatory sci-fi show concluded last week, prompting Patrick, Rob, and Cado to jump on some microphones and hash out their thoughts on what’s happening at Lumon. What kind of corporation has their own in-house marching band?

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The Game Developers Conference is happening in San Francisco, and Patrick and Rob are [checks notes] not there and a little bummed about it, which leads to a longer discussion about the role of games media in helping spread information from events like it. They also talk about Bobby Kotick filing a lawsuit against various media outlets and the new Life Is Strange flopping, before Cado joins for a long discussion on the (excellent!) Assassin’s Creed Shadows, early weird troubles with Rob’s new PC, and consider why some fruit snacks look better than others.

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Lord knows what the future will look like tomorrow, let alone years from now. And yet, Sony’s experiments in turning Aloy into AI slop and reports about Microsoft’s hardware future have Janet, Rob, Cado, and Patrick looking into Remap’s crystal ball. Elsewhere, Rob is obsessed with trying to travel across the country in Keep Driving, Patrick’s reconsidering his approach to “cozy” games thanks to Wanderstop, and The Question Bucket turns us into a music podcast.

Discussed: Lebron Flop 1:46, Xbox's New Hardware Plans 12:14, Sony AI Video Leaks 35:22, Keep Driving 1:02:29, Wanderstop 1:29:45, The Question Bucket 2:13:36

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Starting the podcast with good news? And yet, the release of Command & Conquer’s source code is weird, unexpected, and cool! Oh, and Rob bought another PC? Hmm. From there, it’s another discussion with Rob, Janet, Cado, and Patrick about their time with Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, what it means to be a critic of a genre you’re invested in, and more. Also, Patrick and Janet have spent time with Split Fiction, Rob’s plucking away at Keep Driving, there’s cool stuff happening deeper into Avowed, and we may have stumbled into a 250-part video series where Rob...

Can we turn the video game industry off and on again? Sadly, we kick off this week’s podcast with Cado, Patrick, Janet, and Rob having a lengthy discussion about the collapse of Monolith, the deeper rot at Warner Bros. Games, and how generational shifts in video game habits may be, in part, to blame. We also chat about the games we’ve been enjoying in the latest Steam Next Fest, why Patrick’s bounced off Monster Hunter Wilds, Janet’s extended time in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and Rob’s journeys with Quickbooks customer support. Oh, and Patrick has one he...

The whole crew is back together again! Join Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado as they unpack Microsoft’s push into using AI to produce “gameplay,” which leads to a long discussion about the nature of art and creativity in a prompt-filled world. We also talk about the weirdness about Marvel Rivals developers being laid off despite producing a hit, before getting into their collective feelings over Don’t Nod’s latest coming-of-age drama, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. We also share brief thoughts on Civilization 7, While Waiting, Keep Driving, and others, before The Question Bucket takes us to a dangerous place: hey...

While Rob was visiting Patrick in Chicago, they managed to take in a Bulls game. Can you guess what happened next? A tie for the largest halftime deficit in Chicago Bulls history, of course. They witnessed history, folks! Nonetheless, visiting Chicago stirred something deep within Rob, which prompted a bunch of discussion about the future of local fandom in an era of high-priced tickets and high-priced streaming services, what makes attending a sports event great, and what sports cities Rob and Patrick are thinking about visiting later this year. Pitch us!

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With Rob traveling back home after surprising Patrick for a 40th birthday party, Austin Walker joins the rest of Remap Radio for lengthy discussions on the Eagles winning the Super Bowl and the nature of modern sports fandom, plus our time with games like Avowed, Citizen Sleeper 2, Civilization 7, South of Midnight, and more. Plus, of course, there’s anime.

Discussed: Eternal Strands 28:53, Dragon's Dogma II Mod Scene 45:40, Avowed 51:15, Avowed Sidequest Spoilers 1:17:08, Citizen Sleeper 2 1:25:37, Civilization VII 1:43:1, South of Midnight 1:58:58, The Question Bucket 2:09:03, Outro and Announcements 2:20:56

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Rascal News Co-boss Chase Carter joins Patrick and Cado to talk all things Tabletop. Join us as we dive into how Rascal News came to be, the importance of independent journalism, and how keeping up with TTRPGs has changed over the years. For a fun mini-game, count how many times Cado pulls a game off her shelf and holds it up to the camera on this audio only podcast!

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We managed to avoid talking about 2025 for nearly an entire month. Given the state of [gestures wildly], maybe that was for the best. But Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado are back, baby, and we’re ready to [checks upsetting notes] talk about the strange space BioWare finds itself in, the relentless and misguided pursuit of different game design and financial trends, and much more. Plus, we’ve played new games! Blade Chimera! Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders! Ultimate General: American Revolution! Plus, at long last, we return to The Question Bucket.

Discussed: Bioware Studio Update 6:51, More Live Service Game...

As promised, Austin Walker joins Rob and Patrick to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between Austin’s beloved Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are chasing history, while the Eagles are trying to convince everyone Nick Sirianni is just a normal guy. We also talk about the wild/unexpected/irresponsible trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, in addition to a bunch of other tangents. At one point, we talk about pyramids?

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This is it. The grand finale. What started as worries about filling a single podcast had become a trilogy of podcasts about the last year in video games. There are some fun surprises, some not-so-shocking overlap, and plenty of great discussions about the last year in video games. Next week, we return to your regularly scheduled Remap Radio. Onward to some new games!

Discussed: Cado Honerable Mention 6:29, Patrick Honerable Mention 9:04, Janet Honorable Mention 20:51, Rob's Honerable Mention 27:41, Rob's Actual Honerable Mention 32:10, Cado's #3 42:52, Patrick's #3 54:47, Rob's #3 1:04:45, Janet's #3 1:05:19, Cado's #2 1:05:43, Patrick's #2 1:35:35, Rob's #2 1:45:36, Janet's #2 2:00:01, Cado's #1 2:16:00, Patrick's #1 2:59:42, Janet's #1 3:03:06, Rob #1 3:26:53

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On a recent episode of Remap Radio, we talked about a horrifying story of abuse, manipulation, and exploitation at an outsourcing studio used by a number of high-profile video game companies. That video was produced by People Make Games, a terrific YouTube channel that specializes in video games reporting. Recently, Patrick had a chance to chat with People Make Games co-founder Chris Bratt about outsourcing, video game journalism, and much more.

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It’s just a podcast, Michael, how long could it take to record? Well, when it comes to Remap walking through its game of the year lists, it means many more hours than we anticipated. Join Janet, Rob, Patrick, and Cado as they continue to climb the discourse ladder that is their top 10 lists. But first, we reflect on how we’re all wrestling with entering another Trump administration. You’re welcome to skip that discussion, if you’d like; it’s all contained in the podcast’s first hour.

Discussed: The inauguration 1:46, Politics Chat Done 49:41, Cado's honorable Me...

The Chicago Bears are not in the playoffs—yet. Hope springs eternal, but in a lost season for Rob and Patrick’s own team, there’s a lot to like in this year’s NFL playoffs. Before talking about this weekend’s games, the two discussed the losers from the last round, and why the much-vaunted NFC North fell apart so quickly. A quick note: we recorded this ahead of the Bears announcing they were hiring Ben Johnson, but reports suggest Patrick started squealing.

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Ahead of recording this podcast, there was discussion about whether the podcast might not go long enough to justify two separate podcast recordings. Folks, we’re happy to report that Janet, Rob, Patrick, and Cado spent nearly four hours on the first few games on their top 10 lists, which means we’ll get lucky to finish our roundtable next week! Once again, we’re using a round robin format, where we only chat about a game when we reach its highest place on someone’s list. That way, we ensure the conversation isn’t exhausted by the time we make it to...

After what feels like years of rumors and speculation, Nintendo formally announced the wholly unexpected Switch 2. We don’t know much about Switch 2 yet, but it sure looks like a slightly bigger and more powerful Switch! Patrick and Cado hopped on some microphones to talk about what we know, what we don’t know, and what we’re hoping to find out in the months ahead.

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We begin 2025 by asking Rob to walk us through the latest advancements in TV technology at CES. Is he there? No. Are we still having visions of 115-inch TVs? Absolutely. Join Patrick, Janet, Cado, and Rob as they mull ridiculous new technologies, reports about the gaming industry’s unsettling outsourcing labor practices, and the fascinating potential future of SteamOS. In The Question Bucket, we ponder which muppet we’d enjoy getting yelled at by.

Discussed: CES is Happening and Rob is Scheming 6:28, NVIDIA Announces New Cards 26:06, SteamOS Using 47:55, People Make Games - 100 Slaps 1:12:28, PSVR 2 1:26:23, Indiana Jones and the...

The summer is full swing here at Remap, and the folks at the Remap HOA have pool fever. And humidity. Of course, by pool fever, we mean building a pool, then tearing it down because you made a mistake, having a crisis about what it means to be a father, and then fixing those mistakes in the pouring rain, completely draped in mud. Also, why is it so hard to learn stuff?

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It's the end of the year and Rob has crawled out of the ruins of his home repairs long enough to talk to Axe of the Blood God's Kat Bailey about the ruins and rebuilding opportunities in game journalism. Kat talks about the challenges of making game journalism relevant to the communities most engaged with games, and the challenge of adapting a model that has its origins in print to our fractured digital age. Plus, Kat tells Rob which RPGs he needs to go back to, and tells everyone what is the one RPG they shouldn't miss this year...

With Rob (still) out, Papa Bear returns (again). Patrick, Cado, and Austin recorded this ahead of The Game Awards, which helps explain three hours of talking (extensively) about board games, Cado and Austin attending (but not meeting up at) PAX Unplugged, an unhealthy obsession over (opening packs in) Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a small amount of Eagles talk, a slightly bigger amount of New Waypoint talk, and more. Plus, Patrick’s been playing (and loving) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while Austin’s got thoughts on Mouthwashing and Indika

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Though Rob is out because of some ongoing construction, Patrick, Janet, and Cado were lucky to find a suitable replacement: Austin Walker. Naturally, we must first address the breaking news of a Gundam series coming from the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion. But after that, it’s several long discussions on Arctic Eggs, 1000xResist, NYU’s recent No Quarter exhibition, Arco, Grunn, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. We talked about so many games that we had to cut the news section! But hey, we had some great questions about early access and puzzles.

Discussed: Gundam News 3:58, Arctic Eggs...

Over the recent holiday, the Chicago Bears were once again a national embarrassment, losing in disastrous and nightmarish fashion for all the world to witness. But for the first time in their 100-year history, the Bears fired their head coach mid-season. Is this reason for optimism? Dread? A reason for Patrick to open a beer on a Monday night while recording a podcast?

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One Twilight movie wasn’t enough for us during Save Point. We had to keep going. And fortunately, Austin was kind enough to join us for the complete madness that is Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. And no, we could not get enough of this movie’s very weird baby.

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When Remap came together in New York to raise money for Save Point, there was only one way to celebrate a reunion with Natalie: continue watching the Twilight movies. We’ve already watched most of them, but did you know the last one was split into two parts? Sure, why not?

Recap 00:00, Movie Start 29:36

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Congratulations! You and the rest of Remap survived until S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Naturally, Rob has been spending an extraordinary amount of time in The Zone, but first, we have to talk about 2024’s The Game Awards nominees, Steam being called out for harboring nazis, and rumors Sony might buy the media company Kadokawa, who owns a significant chunk of FromSoftware. Elsewhere, Janet’s been trying to figure out if she’s smart enough for Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, while Patrick has disappointing news to share about a few hours spent playing Avowed.

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There’s no better way to bring back Sports! than to patiently wait for the Chicago Bears to sucker us back into caring, before smashing our hearts into pieces. Go Pack Go? Rob and Patrick do their best to sit in front of a microphone and make sense of what happened Sunday.

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Hot off hosting Save Point in New York, Rob and Patrick find themselves trying to figure out the puzzle box that is the (slightly more powerful) PlayStation 5 Pro. Fortunately, Janet and Cado are here to help us rationalize Rob’s latest impulsive purchase. In the news, we discuss Pocket Pair revealing what Nintendo’s upset about with Palworld, learn Tequila Works made a bunch of interesting games we’ve never heard of, and spend a little time processing Trump’s re-election.

Discussed: Rob Bought a PS5 Pro 11:58, The Patents that Pokemon is suing Pal World over 58:17, Class Action L...

We’re collectively getting ready for Save Point, a charity stream where we’ll be gathering in New York to hang out, play games, and raise money. But first, many of us have been playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard, leading us to pick apart why this RPG franchise has experienced so much whiplash over the years. Plus, Patrick has finished Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and has a lot of thoughts on iit. One last programming note, folks: this was recorded ahead of the election.

Discussed: Dragon Age: The Veilguard 0:11:42, Life is Strange: Double Exposure 1:25:44, Rebirth 1:57:26, NSFW Jackbox...

It might’ve been inevitable, but the news that Sony is shutting down the developer of Concord is still distressing. Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado unpack what that disaster says about the state of game development, before turning their eyes to labor walkouts at DON’T NOD and Activision Blizzard. Elsewhere, Janet has finished Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and is not very happy with where the story ends up. Fortunately, Rob’s having a great time with the campaign for Black Ops 6. In The Question Bucket, we consider reasons for buying The Ultimate Monitor.

Discussed: Sony Closes...

This might be the most important interview in the history of Remap. Patrick managed to score an interview with Lance Allen, senior merchant of decorative holiday at Home Depot, also known as the creator of the 12-foot skeleton that sits outside of Patrick’s house all year long. Patrick and Lance chat about what it was like stumbling into a viral phenomenon during COVID-19, what the research process is like for coming up with new creations, and more.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of the best games of the year. Naturally, Ubisoft has disbanded the development team. Nonetheless, Remap Radio pushes on, with Patrick, Janet, Cado, and Rob also discussing Netflix shutting down a big budget studio, before chattinga about the games they’ve been playing, including Neva, Tower of Dreams, Alan Wake II: The Lake House, and more. In The Question Bucket, we further unpack the ending to the original Life Is Strange.

Discussed: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown studio shuttered 2:19, Netflix Closes Their Game Studio 30:33, Neva 57:07, Tower of Dreams 1:21:57, Al...

With Rob out for the week, it’s left to Patrick, Cado, and Janet to consider Destiny getting a mobile game, the massive data leak at Pokémon developer Game Freak, and what to make of social platforms monetarily rewarding online figures exhibiting the most toxic behavior possible. We’ve also played a bunch of the new Atlus RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, the first two chapters of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, the opening hours of Neva, and dabbled in Steam Next Fest. In The Question Bucket, we ponder the existence of “frankenstein remasters” in games.

It’s spooky season, but there’s nothing spooky about the announcement of a sequel to Alien: Isolation. Rob, Patrick, and Cado try to figure out what a sequel to one of the horror greats might look like, before turning their confused attention to the future of Halo. Elsewhere, Patrick has been exploring the spookiest town of all in the new Silent Hill 2 remake, while Rob continues to plum the depths of Frostpunk 2. Finally, Cado has been playing Mexico 1921: A Deep Slumber, and we get into a shockingly long aside about Rob’s latest audio purchase.

Discussed: Alien...

It’s a week of weird/downer news in video games, between Star Wars Outlaws not selling well, Assassin’s Creed Shadows feeling the weight of an entire company, Nintendo going after emulation (again), and more. But Janet, Patrick, Rob, and Cado are here to guide you through it, alongside impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, an update on playing Space Marine 2, and more. In The Question Bucket, we consider getting into the Battle Pod.

Discussed: Nintendo comes for the emulators 2:22, PS5 Pro preorders are all over the place 20:20, Troubles at Ubisoft 43:38, Janet's Star Wars...

A few weeks into the latest NFL season, Patrick and Rob aren’t sure what to make of their Chicago Bears. Is it good when your offensive line is going viral for falling on the ground? Are your most important players supposed to have a “team meeting” during “communication week” with the offensive player caller? Why, for god’s sake, can’t this team just be normal for once?

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It’s a busy week of news, as Patrick, Rob, Janet, and Cado convene to discuss Sony’s latest State of Play, the delay of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, the latest on Concord, and more. Plus, Janet and Patrick finished Astro Bot, Rob’s continued to pull apart Frostpunk 2, and Cado’s compelled by Star Wars Outlaws. Oh, and despite agreeing no one else should probably do it, Patrick beat The Plucky Squire. And in The Question Bucket? Oh, let’s get agile, baby.

Discussed: Playstation State of Play 0:52, PSVR 2 1:18, Ghost of Yotei 9:12, Monster Hunter Wilds 23:06, Hell is Us 26:08...

Rob, Patrick, and Cado are psyched to be joined by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who’s also the author of an upcoming book about the complicated legacy and uncertain future of Blizzard. With Janet traveling, the rest of the group mulls the strange blowup at Annapurna Interactive and the equally strange and crypto-infused return of Flappy Bird. Both Patrick and Jason have spent time with the audacious UFO 50, while Jason, sadly, hasn’t exactly been blown away by The Lucky Squire. Rob, meanwhile, is busy managing a never ending winter in Frostpunk 2. At the very end, we indulge in some l...

With Sony finally announcing its long rumored PlayStation 5 Pro, the crew gathers to figure out what exactly you’re buying with $700 and what it says about the future of hardware. Elsewhere, Patrick and Janet are continuing to enjoy Astro Bot, while Rob has fully given into his most authentic tank self in Gunner, HEAT, PC! Oh, and everyone’s really digging Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, even if we’re spending a lot of time asking questions about the mythology.

Discussed: PS5 Pro 2:42, Astrobot 1:15:21, Gunner,Heat,PC! 1:40:09, Space Marine 2 1:55:58, Valley Peaks 2:13:58, Nine Sols 2:13:58, The Question Bucket 2:20:03, Outro and Announ...

Janet and Patrick are freshly back from PAX, ready to share stories of panels, riding trains, and playing games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, and more with Rob and Cado. Beyond trying to pick apart Sony’s decision to shove Concord into a digital locker mere weeks after launch, we’ve also got a shockingly positive Star Wars: Outlaws update from Rob, while Patrick and Janet are both over the frickin’ moon for Astro Bot.

Discussed: The Question Bucket 0:45, Concord Shuts Down 25:48, Remedy teams up with Annapurna 1:23:05, Astro Bot 1:30:39, Space...

It’s nearly, folks: another chance for the Chicago Bears to break our hearts. Rob and Patrick gather around the sportsball to peer into the future, and discover that despite the Bears’ best efforts, they’re (once again) optimistic. But before that, we discuss how fans process rooting for mediocrity as an achievable goal, before transitioning it previewing the entire NFL season as a whole. In The Question Bucket, we determine the NFL’s saddest team—and it’s not the Bears!

Discussed: No Cursing Please,  0:31, Quarterback Character,  18:09, The Upcoming Bears Season,  40:45, The NFL SAD Club,  1:06:00, The Rest of the NFL Seas...

Fresh off watching Nintendo’s latest Indie World showcase, Remap Radio gathers to mull the endgame of the Nintendo Switch. Join Janet, Patrick, Cado, and Rob as they also wonder: hey, was that Apple TV Tetris movie any good? Elsewhere, Rob and Patrick work through some mixed feelings on Star Wars Outlaws, we try to unpack Concord’s failure to launch and what it says about Sony’s broader live service strategy, and everyone’s feeling Tactical Breach Wizards. In The Question Bucket, we asked and you delivered: more delicious corporate jargon.

Discussed: Nintendo Direct 2:44, Star Wars Outlaws...

Somehow, Peter Molyneux returned. But so did Remap Radio, as Patrick, Janet, Cado, and Rob gathered to discuss Gamescom. In fact, Janet had a chance to play some of those games, including Avowed, Little Nightmares III, Winter Burrow, and more. Patrick’s spent time with gaming’s latest culture war, Black Myth: Wukong, while Rob’s been stuck in digital submarines in UBOAT. Elsewhere, Patrick and Cado have both been enjoying the tactical pixel RPG Arco, and in The Question Bucket, we ponder more about Molyneux and our favorite corporate jargon.

Discussed: Gamescom Opening Night 2:20, Monster Hunter Wilds...

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