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Stevivor's Friendly Fire Show

By Ben Salter, Steve Wright

Australia's most-read independent games site, Stevivor, presents to you an amazing podcast experience that talks PC, Xbox Series S & X, PS5, Switch and more. Join us, won't you?
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Is 2024 going to be a quiet gaming year?

Stevivor's Friendly Fire ShowFeb 27, 2024

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Is 2024 going to be a quiet gaming year?

Is 2024 going to be a quiet gaming year?

Ben and Steve are back, and sadly, twiddling their thumbs. Now that their piles of shame are smaller, is there anything new to play? Is 2024 going to be a quiet one?

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 261, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Thanks as always for listening, as always, dear listeners!

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

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Feb 27, 202425:03
The one after Xbox breaks its silence

The one after Xbox breaks its silence

Ben and Steve are back in this post-Xbox business update world. The pair discuss what Microsoft announced the during the update... and what they did not.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 261, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Required reading

Thanks as always for listening, as always, dear listeners!

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

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Feb 21, 202430:23
The one before Xbox breaks its silence

The one before Xbox breaks its silence

Ben and Steve have returned for the first Friendly Fire Show of 2024, and are talking backlogs, new games... and the elephant in the room that is the wait for Xbox's business update.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 260, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

Thanks as always for listening, dear listeners, and we'll see you in 2024. Have a wonderous end of the year!

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Feb 12, 202438:11
Stevivor's holiday special 2023

Stevivor's holiday special 2023

It's the end of the year, so you know what that means: video games award season! Ben and Steve are here to discuss the Game Awards and its GOTY, Baldur's Gate 3.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 258, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

Thanks as always for listening, dear listeners, and we'll see you in 2024. Have a wonderous end of the year!

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Dec 26, 202336:42
Baldur’s Gate 3 is the Game Awards 2023 winner 

Baldur’s Gate 3 is the Game Awards 2023 winner 

It's the end of the year, so you know what that means: video games award season! Ben and Steve are here to discuss the Game Awards and its GOTY, Baldur's Gate 3.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 258, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

See you in a fortnight for our final show of 2023!

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Dec 13, 202334:53
GTA 6 is already breaking records

GTA 6 is already breaking records

Ben and Steve are back to talk GTA 6's first trailer, the new Avatar game, and Phil Spencer's latest Xbox interview.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 257, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

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Dec 07, 202335:45
Modern Warfare 2.5 isn't our Game of the Year

Modern Warfare 2.5 isn't our Game of the Year

Ben and Steve are back to talk the latest CoD, Game Awards 2023 nominations and more.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 256, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

  • Welcome: 00:00
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: 02:00
  • The Game Awards 2023 nominations: 17:30
  • Mini-reviews (RoboCop Rogue City and Head Bangers): 32:30

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

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Nov 15, 202335:00
Do we want to play console games on iPhone?

Do we want to play console games on iPhone?

Ben's back, and joined by Steve to discuss the latest in video games -- including a new Zelda movie and games on iPhones -- this week.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 255, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Nov 08, 202332:25
Alan Wake 2's loops and rituals (with Matt 'Ponk' Gosper)

Alan Wake 2's loops and rituals (with Matt 'Ponk' Gosper)

Steve is joined by long-time Stevivor writer Matt 'Ponk' Gosper to talk Alan Wake 2 in clearly defined spoiler-free and spoiler-filled segements.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 254, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week: Alan Wake 2. Nothing else.

  • Spoiler-free section: 00:00 - 27:50
  • Spoiler-filled section: 27:50 until the end!

Here's our Alan Wake 2 review if you'd like to read it as well.

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

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Alan Wake 2 is now available on Windows PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PS5; we reviewed it here.

Nov 02, 202359:43
The Spider-Men. Spider-Mans?

The Spider-Men. Spider-Mans?

Ben and Steve are back and talking all things Spider-Man 2.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 253, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week: Spider-Man 2. Nothing else.

Here's our Spider-Man 2 review if you'd like to read it as well.

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Oct 26, 202330:60
Stevivor's wonderous castaway island

Stevivor's wonderous castaway island

Ben and Steve are back and talking all things Super Mario Bros Wonder, Star Trek Infinite and even a throwback to the site's namesake Survivor Castaway Island.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 252, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

See you next week for Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2 and maybe more sequels beyond that?

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Oct 19, 202334:22
The annual sports show

The annual sports show

Ben and Steve are back and talking all things sports, including hockey, cricket, football and car racing.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 251, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

  • (00:00) Welcome!
  • (01:50) NHL 24 and EA Sports FC 24
  • (15:00) Forza Motorsport
  • (23:50) Cricket 24

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Oct 11, 202332:48
Less is more Assassin's Creed

Less is more Assassin's Creed

Ben and Steve are back and talking all things Assassin's Creed this week, including Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 250, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Oct 04, 202337:37
More Mario to go with your Super Mario

More Mario to go with your Super Mario

There's no shortage of news right now and Ben and Steve on top of it all, recapping recent Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play livestreams.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 249, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

  • (00:00) Welcome; we've actually been playing some games!
  • (00:45) Nintendo Direct
  • (07:00) PlayStation State of Play
  •  (13:00) Games we've played a bit of

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Sep 27, 202334:03
Xbox leaked its own 2028 next-gen plans

Xbox leaked its own 2028 next-gen plans

Ben and Steve return for another week, this time talking leaked documents... that Microsoft leaked itself.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 248, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

  • (0:00) Xbox leaked its future plans for years
  • (2:30) Mid-gen Series X Refresh
  • (9:00) New controller - basically a DualSense, including motion sensors and haptic feedback
  • (15:00) Next-gen Xbox strategy
  • (17:30) Phil's casual email tone reveals all
  • (27:00) Bethesda's upcoming games leaked

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Sep 20, 202339:51
All Starfield, all the time

All Starfield, all the time

Ben and Steve are back and are very excited to talk about September's biggest game (so far): Starfield.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 247, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

  • (00:00) Starfield!

You can also check out Jay's review here.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendlyfireshow/episodes/New-Xbox-Home-removes-the-best-feature-e2835vn

(Sorry, folks -- there's no video this week!)

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Sep 13, 202340:44
New Xbox Home removes the best feature

New Xbox Home removes the best feature

We're about to embark on big journeys... and Ben and Steve are also trying to figure out if a video game console fits into those equations.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 246, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

  • (00:00) Intros
  • (00:40) Ben's preparing to go to Bali -- should he take a gaming device?
  • (07:30) Steve reviewed the ROG Ally -- maybe that's an option?
  • (18:00) Xbox has a new home dashboard and Ben doesn't like it
  • (28:00) PAX AUS is starting to shape up

(Sorry, folks -- there's no video this week! Steve mucked up the recording and didn't realise until it was way too late.)

We'll see you in a couple weeks -- we're off on trips so it's too hard to record. When we get back, expect a Starfield special.

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Aug 16, 202333:12
Red Dead Redemption returns, unremastered at a high price

Red Dead Redemption returns, unremastered at a high price

New games are old again!

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 245, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Aug 10, 202330:12
Pikmin 4 and other space adventures that aren't Starfield

Pikmin 4 and other space adventures that aren't Starfield

There's a new game that we've played! Sorta. Ben and Steve meet up to talk Pikmin 4, Everspace 2 and Exoprimal.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 244, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Aug 02, 202325:22
Xbox Live Gold in memoriam

Xbox Live Gold in memoriam

Xbox Live Gold is no more -- so it's up to Ben and Steve to detail what's happened, and what was good about Live in the first place.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 243, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week:

  • (00:00) Hello!
  • (02:15) Xbox Live Gold becomes Xbox Game Pass Core
  • (21:12) Xbox Live Gold: in memoriam

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Jul 26, 202330:36
9 in 10 classic games can't be purchased

9 in 10 classic games can't be purchased

We're in a bit of a new release slump, but that doesn't mean there's nothing for Ben and Steve to talk about.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 242, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Welcome

  • (0:00) We're still playing Final Fantasy 16 and Diablo 4 over this quiet period

9 in 10 games before 2010 are unobtainable

What's the deal with seasons?

  • (19:30) Diablo 4 Season 1, CoDMW2 Season 6, BF 2042 Season 5, Fortnite is Ch 4 S3...

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Jul 19, 202329:19
Pokemon Sleep offers a new chance to fit gaming into your day

Pokemon Sleep offers a new chance to fit gaming into your day

Ben and Steve are back to talk sleeping and acquisitions.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 241, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

It's Amazon Prime Day

Ben's tried Pokemon Sleep!

Microsoft clears a hurdle in its acquisition of Activision Blizzard

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Jul 12, 202324:46
Final Fantasy 16 brings an action RPG to the masses

Final Fantasy 16 brings an action RPG to the masses

Ben and Steve are back to talk Final Fantasy 16 and Microsoft price hikes.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 240, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Final Fantasy XVI

  • (0:00) We're both playing it! Ben's a bit further ahead than Steve...

Microsoft has increased its prices

  • (26:45) The Xbox Series X is up $50 AUD; Game Pass is up $1 AUD per month and Game Pass Ultimate is up $3 AUD per month


We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Jul 05, 202338:44
Nintendo's wonder(ful) Direct

Nintendo's wonder(ful) Direct

Ben and Steve are back on a regular cadence, wrapping up Summer Game Fest.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 239, Stevivor's long-running (and usually) weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.
  • (16:00) Steve and Ben try to do recaps and then pick an overall winner

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Jun 28, 202327:31
Zelda has ruined other games for Ben

Zelda has ruined other games for Ben

Ben and Steve are back to talk about the games they've been playing (since they last updated listeners back in April).

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 238, Stevivor's long-running (and usually) weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom 

  • (0:00) We're back again!

Steve's been playing everything else

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Jun 20, 202328:43
Travels, backlogs and Summer Game Fest showcases

Travels, backlogs and Summer Game Fest showcases

Ben and Steve return! After a months-long absense, it's time to chat Japan, backlogs and Summer Game Fest showcases.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 237, Stevivor's long-running (and usually) weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2023

Summer Game Fest 2023

PlayStation Showcase 2023

Aussie-made stuff

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Jun 12, 202341:10
Now E3 is officially dead (Part 2)

Now E3 is officially dead (Part 2)

Ben and Steve are back for another week, reminiscing about the now-dead E3.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 236, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Goodbye E3

  • (0:00) When and why did E3 start to lose relevancy?
  • Will it ever come back?
  • Anything else to add (aside from memories)?
  • Our favourite E3 memories!

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Apr 12, 202335:32
Now E3 is officially dead (Part 1)

Now E3 is officially dead (Part 1)

Ben and Steve are back and talking about even MORE things going offline. Did we jinx E3 last week?

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 235, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Goodbye E3 (0:00) What was E3?

  • Our memories of it BEFORE we ever attended.
  • The first time we actually went - was it what we expected?
  • Why it was so important at its peak.

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Apr 05, 202328:16
3DS and Wii U are officially dead

3DS and Wii U are officially dead

Ben and Steve are back and talking about things going offline.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 234, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

The eShop is closed on Wii U and 3DS

  • (0:00) They didn't feel that old
  • It's more of a big deal for 3DS - it sold similar to PS3/360.
  • Modding is super easy... but a legal grey area
  • Sony and Microsoft have tried, and backtracked, for PS3 and 360..

More E3 2023 woes...

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Direct

MultiVersus is going offline

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Mar 29, 202330:14
Ya buyin' Resident Evil 4 remake, stranger?

Ya buyin' Resident Evil 4 remake, stranger?

Ben and Steve are back to talk about the Resident Evil 4 remake. One loved it... and one loved it a little less.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 233, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Welcome

Resident Evil 4 remake

Crash Team Rumble is a thing

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

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Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Mar 22, 202339:55
The growing pile of half-finished games

The growing pile of half-finished games

Ben and Steve are back to talk about piles of shame. SHAME.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 232, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Welcome
  • (0:00) What's going on?
How do we manage playing multiple games at once?
  • (02:10) How does Steve do it? How does Ben do it?
  • How do you get back into a game you've set aside?
  • When do you give up on a game?
The Last of Us Season 1 finale
  • (17:40) No spoilers, we promise!

We're back next week with a big look at Resident Evil 4.

We’re always keen for your feedback, so feel free to take to the comments area or social media #friendlyfireshow hashtag to let us know what you think of the show. You can also email podcast [at] stevivor [.] com with your direct feedback and questions.

If you’re not subscribing to the Friendly Fire Show yet, you’ve got a couple options to correct that:

Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your platform of choice!

Mar 15, 202329:45
The rundown on the Resident Evil 4 remake

The rundown on the Resident Evil 4 remake

Ben and Steve are back to talk all about the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 231, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

If some of the chat seems like a bit of deju vu, that's because it is -- a small portion of this week's podcast was published last week alongside our Resident Evil 4 remake preview.

That out of the way, let's get to it!

All about the Resident Evil 4 remake
  • (0:00) That's the whole show this week!

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Mar 08, 202330:08
More Elden Ring is on the way

More Elden Ring is on the way

Ben and Steve are back to talk about all PSVR2, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, Kirby, GoldenEye and much more.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 230, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome Elden Ring is getting DLC! PlayStation VR2 is here!
  • (10:00) We haven't played it... but Jay did
Why is Suicide Squad like this?
  • (17:30) No, but really?
Pokemon Sleep is back!

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Feb 28, 202326:52
Putting Hogwarts Legacy into the Sorting Hat

Putting Hogwarts Legacy into the Sorting Hat

Ben and Steve are back to talk about all things Hogwarts Legacy.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 229, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Hogwarts Legacy
  • (00:00) We've played it! Here's Ben's review... and what we both think.
Are we in the golden era of licensed games?
  • (28:00) Horrible movie tie-ins are a thing of the past.

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Feb 22, 202333:23
Nintendo delivers the greatest shadow drop of all-time

Nintendo delivers the greatest shadow drop of all-time

Ben and Steve are back to talk shadow drops, Star Trek Picard Season 3 and all things Game Boy.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 228, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome Metroid Prime Remastered Star Trek Picard Game Boy, Game Boy and Game Boy!

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Feb 15, 202336:57
Is Dead Space better than the Resident Evil remakes?

Is Dead Space better than the Resident Evil remakes?

Ben and Steve return to talk remakes, remasters and delays. More importantly, can Dead Space hold a candle to Resident Evil 2?

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 227, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome
  • (0:00) Steve's waist is expanding as Ben tightens his belt... though not without a bug-a-salt.
Holidays games chat
  • (5:00) Did Ben and Steve get to their backlogs over the holiday December 2022 to January 2023 break?
Dead Space (again!) Hi-Fi Rush (again!)
  • (20:00) ...and time to talk more Hi-Fi Rush too.
  • (Spoilers: Steve loved it.)
This week in delays

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Feb 08, 202333:57
Is GoldenEye 007 as good as we remember?

Is GoldenEye 007 as good as we remember?

Ben and Steve are back for their first podcast of 2023, and there's surprisingly a lot to chat about (and in the same place, no less!)!

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 226, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome
  • (0:00) We're back!
GoldenEye is here Dead Space (kinda) Xbox Bethesda January Showcase The Last of Us on TV

There's no video podcast this week as we were in the same place and didn't know how to film it!

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Feb 01, 202344:51
2022's clear game of the year

2022's clear game of the year

It's our final show of 2022! Ben and Steve are back to discuss the best of the year.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 225, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

The Game Awards Our personal / Stevivor's Game of the Year Holiday break gaming
  • (26:30) Do we always save a game for the Christmas/holiday break?
  • How often do we actually play/finish that game?
  • What are we playing this year?
  • Any general break plans?

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Dec 21, 202233:53
Sony rejects CoD on PlayStation Plus

Sony rejects CoD on PlayStation Plus

Ben and Steve are back, live -- or as live as a podcast recording can be -- to talk the latest and greatest about video games.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 224, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome End of Year Wrap for PlayStation, Switch and Twitch The Callisto Protocol
  • (13:00) This isn't what we were expecting...
High on Life... low on fun Xbox's Activision acquisition drama This week in delays Goodbye
  • See you next week for our GOTY show!

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Dec 14, 202238:36
Next-gen is coming... after 2027

Next-gen is coming... after 2027

After reminiscing about the past last week, Ben and Steve redirect their gaze to the future.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 223, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome
  • (0:00) This is the second pre-recorded show in a row while Steve's in Indonesia!
Next-gen consoles are being planned Does a game need to be complete/polished to be released?

See you back next week for a regularly scheduled Wednesday night recording!

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Dec 07, 202224:35
The great games of 2002

The great games of 2002

Ben and Steve lean into their ages and talk about the good ol' days on this week's show.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 222, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome How awesome was 2002 in games? The Callisto Protocol's season pass says it's not holding back content

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Nov 30, 202227:52
Pokemon has lots of bugs... but it's good? (featuring Ethan Dean)

Pokemon has lots of bugs... but it's good? (featuring Ethan Dean)

Ben and Steve are joined by former intern and now just regular ol' writer Ethan Dean for a discussion about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 221, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome
  • (0:00) Ethan's here (and his webcam may join him eventually...)
  • (Yeah, sorry about whatever happened around the 4:30 mark...)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
  • (6:10) It's bad... but it's good?
  • We talk the game’s performance / glitches / general lack of polish
  • What parts of that do we think will be fixed?
  • Aside from that, how’s the gameplay?
This week in delays
  • (46:40) Dead Island 2 delayed until 28 April
Goodbye!

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Nov 23, 202253:45
PSVR2 pricing and a GOTY between Elden Ring & God of War Ragnarok

PSVR2 pricing and a GOTY between Elden Ring & God of War Ragnarok

Ben and Steve are back for another week to talk wallet pain and the best games of 2022, including Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 220, Stevivor's long-running weekly podcast! Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome
  • (0:00) Ben has power again!
PSVR2 is expensive, y'all The Game Awards God of War Ragnarok
  • (19:00) Ben's review is live?!?
Xbox + Activision (some more)
  • (35:30) A guy from the EU Commission wants CoD on "My PlayStation"
  • What does this mean for their investigation?
  • Phil reiterates COD will stay on PS.... gain. Says he's more interested in Candy Crush
  • Also no streaming box because it's too expensive

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Nov 16, 202251:08
Remakes, remasters, and if fancy controllers give you an edge

Remakes, remasters, and if fancy controllers give you an edge

Ben and Steve are back to talk remakes, remasters, Monkey Island, the Xbox Elite 2 Core and the PlayStation Edge.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 219! Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome

Remakes and remasters

Elite controllers - are they worth it?

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Nov 09, 202242:25
Call of Duty forever on PlayStation, the Winters Expansion and more

Call of Duty forever on PlayStation, the Winters Expansion and more

We're back for another week! Ben and Steve welcome you to Friendly Fire Show 218!

Here's what our show covered this week.

Welcome
  • (00:00) Ben's final internet update
  • (06:00) Elon has Twitter!?
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Resident Evil Village Winters Expansion Subscription chat

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Nov 02, 202251:23
Gotham Knights is a miss rather than a hit (and is that because of 30FPS?)

Gotham Knights is a miss rather than a hit (and is that because of 30FPS?)

Another week and a bad Batman game. Steve and Ben welcome you to Friendly Fire Show 217!

Here's what our show covered this week.

Welcome Gotham Knights
  • (04:45) First, here's Steve's review
  • We played co-op - here's how it went!
  • (23:50) Yes it's current-gen only and 30FPS, but without a performance mode. What does that mean for gameplay?
Phone chat
  • (31:10) Steve checked out the iPhone 14 and its gaming capabilities
  • ... but then bought a Galaxy S22 Ultra. Why?
  • ... and Ben bought a Galaxy S22 Plus. Why?

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Oct 26, 202244:52
Our PAX pox disaster! 

Our PAX pox disaster! 

Steve's recovered from COVID and Ben's been at home instead of in Melbourne. Oops. Welcome to Stevivor's Friendly Fire Show 216!

Here's what our show covered this week.

Welcome
  • (0:00) We're back - and we missed a week, because we didn't actually go to PAX
FIFA and NHL: 3 minutes of annual sports game chat Scorn Rumour: PS5 Pro and Xbox Series Y dev kits are out
  • (20:00) Do developers have mid-gen dev kits already?

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Oct 19, 202233:20
Is Overwatch 2 a full sequel or a replacement?

Is Overwatch 2 a full sequel or a replacement?

Steve's back from Italy and we're recording this live... or as live as Wednesday night for Thursday morning allows. Welcome to Stevivor's Friendly Fire Show 215!

Here's what our show covered this week.

Welcome
  • (0:00) Steve has been travelling and Ben has an NBN update!
  • (6:40) PAX AUS excitement: Here are our eating and drinking recommendations.
Overwatch 2 is here! Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a remake/remaster CD Projekt Red just announced its upcoming games for decades?
  • (36:20) There are SO MANY GAMES.
  • How long will it take to get all of these? Are some of these PS7?
  • What are we most excited about? What does more Witcher look like?
  • Speaking of Cyberpunk, it's hit a resurgence with the most players ever recently. Ben is finally playing!
This week in delays

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Oct 05, 202256:33
How to get the most out of PAX and game conventions

How to get the most out of PAX and game conventions

Yeah, this one's pre-recorded, but it's still full of goodness. Ben and Steve welcome you back to Stevivor's Friendly Fire Show 214!

Here's what our show covered this week.

Welcome
  • (0:00) This is pre-recorded, like we said, but it's all good
PAX prep
  • (1:00) PAX AUS is next weekend, and back for the first time in three years!
  • Panel plug! Steve is on a panel. Here's why you should go.
  • Our tips for getting the most out of PAX
Return of Monkey Island - what other late sequels would we like to see?
  • (12:20) Return of Monkey Island is a direct sequel to Monkey Island 2, 31 years later!
  • What other franchises would we like to see get a sequel, or direct sequel, or return to their original studio/director years later?
Trivial Pursuit - Friendly Fire Edition!
  • (22:30) Ben has ten gaming-related questions to post to Steve. The catch is that the questions are also targeted to Steve. How well does Ben know Steve's taste in gaming?

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Sep 28, 202235:36
Halo Infinite has us mad and disappointed

Halo Infinite has us mad and disappointed

Ben and Steve are back to talk about the state of Halo Infinite in this week's podcast -- welcome to Stevivor's Friendly Fire Show 213!

Here's what our show covered this week.

Welcome Halo Infinite is in trouble Microsoft makes clear COD will remain on PlayStation Xbox Game Pass Family and Friends could change how subscriptions work Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion is current-gen only Goodbye
  • (42:45) Steve is going overseas! There may or may not be a show in the following two weeks, but we'll certainly be back after that!
  • ... okay, Steve is already overseas when you hear this, but we recorded this episode early. Surprise!

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Sep 21, 202244:10