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CGM Flashbacks

CGM Flashbacks

By Brendan Frye

Sprung from the combined unconscious minds of Cole Watson and Alex Handziuk comes CGM Flashbacks! Debuting every two weeks, Flashbacks delivers first impressions on the hottest industry releases and springboards into whimsical stories from the dynamic duo’s past.
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CGM Flashbacks Episode #4

CGM FlashbacksNov 30, 2020

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CGM Flashbacks Episode #5 - Yu-Gi-Oh

CGM Flashbacks Episode #5 - Yu-Gi-Oh

On the fifth episode of CGM Flashbacks, hosts Alex Handziuk and Cole Watson discuss the best card game ever made, Yu-Gi-Oh.

Then the two Flashback to their pasts, sharing stories of their experience with Yu-Gi-Oh including tales of stolen cards, broken friendships and the power of censorship! It’s time to Duel!

Dec 29, 202001:30:20
CGM Flashbacks Episode #4

CGM Flashbacks Episode #4

On the fourth episode of CGM Flashbacks, hosts Cole Watson and Alex Handziuk talk about the newly release Xbox Series X and PS5. Are they truly worthy of the next-gen moniker? Are there any launch titles worth playing? And does the PS5 really look like Seto Kaiba?

Then the two Flashback to their pasts, sharing stories of their memories of past console launches. From running 10 miles on Wii Launch day to surviving a shooting to something about the Wii U and beyond! This is one next-gen related item that isn't out of stock!

Nov 30, 202001:11:56
CGM Flashbacks Episode #3

CGM Flashbacks Episode #3

POW! BIFF! BAM! BATMAN! On the third episode of CGM Flashbacks, hosts Cole Watson and Alex Handziuk talk about the finale to Geoff Johns and Jason Faboks Batman: Three Jokers series.  Who are the Three Jokers? Why are they in this podcast? And does the series live up to the 5-plus year hype?

In the second half, the dynamic-duo Flashback to their past, sharing their first memories of Batman and what it is about the character that appeals to them. They talk about Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Beyond, The Arkham Trilogy, Batman 66, the wonder that is Batman Forever, and the joys of treating Batman as comic relief.

Nov 09, 202001:19:36
CGM Flashbacks Episode #2

CGM Flashbacks Episode #2

On the second episode of CGM Flashbacks, Hosts Alex Handziuk and Cole Watson discuss their feelings about the lack of an E3 show in 2020, breaking down how the industry has adjusted in response, and how one of gaming’s largest annual events could improve in the future post-pandemic.

Then the two Flashback to their pasts, sharing stories of their first E3 shows as members of the press, the moment they felt like they finally made it into the industry, along with other exciting adventures and opportunities their careers have taken them on.

Oct 22, 202001:12:34
CGM Flashbacks Episode #1

CGM Flashbacks Episode #1

On the debut episode of CGM: Flashbacks, hosts Alex Handziuk and Cole Watson breakdown their first impressions of EA’s latest title from a galaxy far far away, Star Wars Squadrons, and if it has the makings to become another immersive title in the pantheon of Star Wars video games.

Then the two flashback to their past with Star Wars, sharing their humble beginnings with the franchise, their favourite games, and if this pop culture phenomenon still holds them firmly in its grasp nearly two decades later.

Oct 09, 202001:04:56