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Episode 50: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

For our milestone 50th episode (kinda) we return to the franchise that we began this podcast with, as we discuss the colossal fourth entry in Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid series. We discuss the game's position as an all-guns-blazing ending to a massive story, and how we both kind of love it and hate it for that.  

Episode 49: Co-Op Games

In this episode we reflect on the notion of putting faith in our fellow man, as we discuss some of our favourite co-op games, multiplayer games that have you team up rather than fight each other like god intended. Our cooperative experiences include: playing The Beautiful Game TM, exploring mysterious snowy ruins,  having meltdowns in the kitchen, and beating up punks on the mean streets of the 1990s. 

Episode 48: Games of 2022

Before setting off proper into a brand new year, why not take time to reflect on the games of 2022? On this episode we each select games that we loved from last year, with our choices ranging from Norse epics to feline escapades, from intimate murder mysteries to gigantic fantasy adventures...  

Episode 47: Games that Defied Our Expectations

On this episode we discuss games that we went into with preconceived expectations, which turned out to be very different experiences than we imagined. We go both positive and negative: games that we didn't think we'd like that ended up blowing our minds, as well as games we expected to love that we just couldn't mind meld with.  

Episode 46: Our Favourite Moments in Gaming

On this episode four of your hosts each choose a single moment from the litany of games that they have played throughout their lives, to shine a spotlight on and wax lyrical about. There was no rigid criteria given to the moments that could be chosen; they could have ranged from moments experienced through gameplay, to big action set pieces, to memorable cinematics... Three of the four moments chosen ended up being quite maudlin (maybe that's the Irish in us), while the fourth is an uplifting story of overcoming great adversity (in a game, not in any meaningful way).   

Episode 45: Games We Used to Love

A bit of introspection in this episode, as three of your hosts each choose a game that they once loved, but have found that their affection has diminished over time. We reckon with the changes in how games are made against the changes in our own personal tastes, as we march inexorably towards the grave.  

Episode 44: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard & Resident Evil: Village

We once again dip our toes in the world of survival horror by taking a look at the latest two chapters in the Resident Evil series. The seventh entry managed to be both a radical upheaval and a return to the franchise's roots, and was then followed by a game that was a whole other kettle of fish again. We compare the two distinct flavours of these modern horror classics, and debate whether we prefer deranged shovel-wielding Southern gentlemen, or 9-foot tall vampire ladies.   

Episode 43: The Steam Deck

On this episode, a returning host to the podcast does a deep dive on the latest bit of gaming tech: Valve's handheld devise, the Steam Deck. He analyses it as a modern piece of hardware, and compares it to other consoles on the market. But mostly he just waxes lyrical about the joys of having your entire Steam library in the palm of your hands.  

Halloween Special: The Limerick Shanker

Happy Halloween! In honour of the spooky season, we present Ireland's most terrifying tale: The Limerick Shanker! Steel your courage, make sure you're not wearing your favourite pants, and strap into this 30 minute audiobook horror extravaganza!

*Notice: This is something completely different, just for Halloween, and has exactly 0% to do with video games. This won't be affecting the Hey! Look! Listen! schedule, and a regular episode will be coming next week! But hope you enjoy! And Happy Halloween!*  

 

Music samples from: 

JuliusH from Pixabay

Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay

SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras from Pixabay

Stringer_Bell from Pixabay

SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

 

Episode 42: Silent Hill

Tis the season for existential dread and body horror, so it's time to take a look at the amazing and horrifying Silent Hill series. We handpick key titles from this iconic franchise; from the PS1 classic that started it all, to its narratively ambitious and emotionally draining PS2 sequel. From experimental remakes, to even more experimental "playable teasers". Trigger warning: this series is all kinds of messed up, but there is a reason why it's one of the most beloved, iconic franchises in all of gaming. Happy Halloweeeeeen!