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Some fellas sit around a digital table, chatting video games and hurling insults. It's like a rowdy night with your cool Uncle who works at Nintendo.
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Episode 14 – Mad Dad & The Rad Lads

Press X To PodcastApr 19, 2018

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7.7: Swolena Gomez

7.7: Swolena Gomez

Dune 2 popcorn bucket - we're talking about it. Also video games like Unicorn Overlord and yes, still Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Mar 14, 202401:18:06
7.6: Madame Web Watch Party

7.6: Madame Web Watch Party

Madame Web is worth seeing for under $5, but make no mistake: it's baaaaad. We also talk about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth now that the public can play it.

Mar 02, 202401:38:17
7.5: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review

7.5: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review

An embargo lifted, so we talk about how Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fits into the broader mythos of the series. Also, Helldivers 2 is still a great time AND breaking servers.

Feb 23, 202449:38
7.4: An Xbox Nothing Burger

7.4: An Xbox Nothing Burger

The magical Xbox reveal revealed precisely nothing we haven't been saying on this podcast for YEARS, and James mysteriously teases the content of our next episode. Meanwhile, Rhett couldn't find Colt 45 (the beverage) at the store and that's wildly unacceptable.

Feb 16, 202401:11:18
7.3: VR Love Is Real Love

7.3: VR Love Is Real Love

It's mostly tangents, as usual, but also mostly impressions of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Is the title a misnomer? Probably not. James also gets into the ... pitfalls? of VR based ... entertainment.

Feb 09, 202401:22:14
7.2: Chinese Food Near Me

7.2: Chinese Food Near Me

HA! We win, Google SEO. Chinese food near me is ACTUALLY a podcast episode about video games like Death Stranding 2, Foamstars, Judas, and more.


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Feb 02, 202401:13:07
7.1: The Gamening Begineth

7.1: The Gamening Begineth

Lucky season 7 of the cast kicks off with a look forward. What does 2024 hold? Probably fewer amazing banger games than in '23, honestly, but there are definitely signs of life. We talk about it all!

Jan 25, 202401:29:37
6.18: Game of the Year 2023

6.18: Game of the Year 2023

What's to know? We argue about the best games of the year and come up with a DEFINITIVE top ten list. What wins? Does Gollum top the list? Maybe.

Jan 03, 202402:01:46
6.17: The Game Awards Debacle

6.17: The Game Awards Debacle

The Game Awards garnered serious heat this year, for hardly any of the right reasons. We talk about the highs and lows, but also a bunch of great games: Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Wonder, and more!

Dec 14, 202301:44:09
6.16: Best Superhero Game Ever

6.16: Best Superhero Game Ever

Spider-Man 2! We talk about it. It's great. AC Mirage? Not so much. Elsewhere, Forza Motorsport is right around a seven on our patented 3 point scale.

Oct 20, 202301:42:11
6.15: An October More October Than Most

6.15: An October More October Than Most

We talk about some things that are happening like Starfield maybe not being QUITE as expansive as we thought, Cyberpunk 2077 finally getting to the state it should have launched in, Baten Kaitos for some reason, and October. 2023 has been ridiculous, and October isn't slowing down. Pray for us and our eyeballs.

Sep 26, 202301:31:25
6.14: Walgreens' MLB Team and Star Things

6.14: Walgreens' MLB Team and Star Things

It's all stars this time out, with extensive discussion of Starfield and Sea of Stars. Starfield is mid AF but still addictive and fun for RPG fans, while Sea of Stars is a brilliant example of making what's old new again.

Sep 12, 202301:02:54
6.13: Human Pez Dispenser

6.13: Human Pez Dispenser

Rhett continues to berate James until he gets Baldur's Gate 3 on PC. Meanwhile, James played Immortals of Aveum (it rips) and The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (also rips), and Paul 'played' Fort Solis (it does not rip).

Aug 23, 202301:23:48
6.12: Canadian Shield Culture

6.12: Canadian Shield Culture

James fondly reminisces about classy purple bags that can hold golf balls, cash, and occasionally adult beverages. Rhett likes Baldur's Gate a whole bunch. Paul and James can't talk about their games, but think FF XVI is swell and Starfield damn well better be.

Aug 19, 202354:06
6.11: Press XVI to Fantasy, Finally

6.11: Press XVI to Fantasy, Finally

So Final Fantasy XVI happened, and the fellas are mighty impressed. To quote one podcaster, "Game of the last few years". And he might be right, we spend this entire podcast discussing how and why FF XVI works, and inevitably plan for a spoilercast in the future.

Jun 30, 202301:15:27
6.10: Xbox Showcase Reactions

6.10: Xbox Showcase Reactions

Now it's Xbox's turn to show off cool stuff like Fable, Forza, and a bunch of videos that might eventually turn into games like Bioclockwork.

Jun 14, 202301:42:28
6.9: PlayStation Showcase Reactions

6.9: PlayStation Showcase Reactions

We discuss all the cool and uncool things about the PlayStation Showcase 2023. Spider-Man 2? Great! Phantom Blade Zero? A nice surprise! PSVR 2? Sad trombone. Join Paul and James for all their well formed opinions.

May 31, 202301:18:54
6.8: So, Zelda Happened

6.8: So, Zelda Happened

Unfortunately, Redfall also happened. It's the good and the bad, and the bad is also the ugly, but the good is PROBS game of the year? Maybe.

May 17, 202301:18:11
6.7: Where Money?

6.7: Where Money?

Can Xbox get a solid W someday? For gaming's sake, please use that infinite cashflow to NOT F it up for once.

Apr 19, 202301:26:23
6.6: Put a Thing On It!

6.6: Put a Thing On It!

It's videogames and stuff, what more are you looking for?

Mar 29, 202301:29:47
6.5: SpiderMan vs. Starfield, Lock It In

6.5: SpiderMan vs. Starfield, Lock It In

Destiny 2 Lightfall, PSVR2, and more Octopath Traveler 2 are rocking - or something - our worlds. Also, we're calling it - Starfield and SpiderMan 2 will go head to head this fall.

Mar 15, 202301:29:35
6.4: The Bill O'Reilly Files

6.4: The Bill O'Reilly Files

Octopath Traveler 2 and some video game stuff, but more importantly we were doin' it live.

Mar 02, 202301:24:37
6.3: Reggie! NOOOOOOOOO!

6.3: Reggie! NOOOOOOOOO!

The Nintendo Direct consumes our discussion because heck, there was just so much good stuff! Elsewhere, James talks about Octopath Traveler 2, and Paul think Kirby's Return to Dreamland could be a sleeper hit. But will the Switch GBA project finally give us an English Mother 3 release? Nope. Not if Reggie has anything to say about it.

Feb 16, 202301:10:26
6.2: The Post PT Era

6.2: The Post PT Era

We're just fools living in a post PT era where scary stuff is more boring than scary. But HiFi Rush is surprisingly delightful.

Feb 02, 202301:27:58
6.1: We Know How To Podcast, OK

6.1: We Know How To Podcast, OK

We're back for another year of casting our opinions out into the ether, in pod form. Paul, Rhett, and James talk about Elden Ring, Fire Emblem Engage, and preview the year in gaming. Spoiler: it might be a gooooood one.

Jan 19, 202301:19:22
5.18: The Best Games of 2022

5.18: The Best Games of 2022

We decide on a top ten, and we promise, it doesn't go as you're expecting. We get weird up in here. Opinions are created, changed, destroyed, and rebuilt repeatedly in the space of seconds. 

Dec 23, 202202:25:35
5.17: 2022's Best Games of the Last 2 Weeks

5.17: 2022's Best Games of the Last 2 Weeks

It's exactly what the title says. Game of the year? Forget it. At least until next time ;)

Dec 07, 202201:24:53
5.16: Some Developers Apparently Aren't

5.16: Some Developers Apparently Aren't

We played God of War Ragnarok, Pokemon, and more, and were shocked how clunky a game from a bazillion dollar franchise can be. The game is rad as hell though.

Dec 07, 202201:14:59
5.15: The Episode That Got Left Unpublished

5.15: The Episode That Got Left Unpublished

Hey what can we say. This is an excellent, insightful, and mostly also excellent podcast from the day before Dad of Boy 2 came out. We just... didn't publish it. It's great though. You should listen to it repeatedly.

Dec 07, 202201:13:47
5.14: The First One We Did Live

5.14: The First One We Did Live

HEY WE WERE LIVE AND TALKING ABOUT THE VIDEO GAMES. Bayonetta 3, NHL 23, Splatoon 3, AC Valhalla, AND MORE.

Oct 28, 202201:27:50
5.13: Henry Cavill Is My Witcher

5.13: Henry Cavill Is My Witcher

What? No, no, you're mistaken, we didn't go on a massive hiatus because the job market was in turmoil. Oh, we did? Yeah you're right. Anyway, we still play HOT new games like Middle Earth: Shadow of War and Session: Skate Sim. Meanwhile, Rhett got a party light and modded The Witcher 3 until it was held together by a single Dandelion song and the hopes of the Skelligan people.

Oct 04, 202201:07:14
5.12: Driving Off Into The Forza Horizon

5.12: Driving Off Into The Forza Horizon

Slap on your virtual mustaches for heavy discussion of Top Gun Maverick, but also video games like Live A Live, Shredder's Revenge, Gran Turismo 7 (which is better now), and much much more!

Jul 09, 202201:39:29
5.11: Diablo Immoral

5.11: Diablo Immoral

Diablo Immortal is exactly as slimy as you feared, and then some more just to be sure. Elsewhere we discuss State of Play, the upcoming not-E3, and games like Mario Strikers Battle League.

Jun 11, 202201:12:60
5.10: Everything's Good

5.10: Everything's Good

Everything's good this time with Trek to Yomi, Shredder's Revenge, and of course Sniper Elite 5. We also hear Rhett's pipes.  


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May 27, 202201:12:39
5.9: Factory Fresh Salt

5.9: Factory Fresh Salt

Let the salt flow free as the hottest takes on earth land directly in your ear holes. Lego Star Wars is the bomb, Elden Ring seems to have no end, and the game pass has games, be they good or not.  

May 13, 202201:06:23
5.8: Press X To Pachinko

5.8: Press X To Pachinko

Games and what not as Paul finally plays Elden Ring, James wears a Tunic, and Rhett's getting ULTRA wide! And a new business opportunity?

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Apr 28, 202201:12:45
5.7: Moist Mouth Feel

5.7: Moist Mouth Feel

This episode feels good in the mouth and also on the ears with Forza  Horizon 5 as played by a racing noob, GT7, Destiny 2, Tiny Tina, and  More!  Subscribe on Apple: https://ift.tt/omQW2wZ  Google: https://ift.tt/l7KYVfA

Apr 20, 202201:09:17
5.6: Furry Sonic Sticks

5.6: Furry Sonic Sticks

Some crazy marketing intern decided furry controllers are a good idea, and we're here to discuss the merits of that. Also, Elden Ring has taken over, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is delightful, and WWE 2k22 doesn't totally suck!

Mar 31, 202201:37:30
5.5: Have You Heard of the Civic?

5.5: Have You Heard of the Civic?

Gran Turismo 7 is a fantastic racing game, but it also treats you like you couldn't possibly know what a car is. Elsewhere, the fellas attempt to resist the pull of Elden Ring, and there's no better time to get back into Destiny 2 with The Witch Queen.

Mar 09, 202201:25:38
5.4: Red

5.4: Red

Listen to the end if you wanna know why this is called Red. Hint: OH YEAH!

Also, Horizon Forbidden West rules, Cyberpunk 2077 kinda doesn't suck now, and your nostalgia will need ALL the pixels in FF6 Pixel Remaster. Also also I straight up forgot to publish this a couple weeks ago. Oops.

Mar 08, 202201:01:31
5.3: Plant Based Shampoo & Soap

5.3: Plant Based Shampoo & Soap

This episode isn't actually about soap, it's about Rhett's solution to every problem in Dying Light 2. We also talk about Grid Legends and Pokemon while not talking about Horizon Forbidden West yet. Meanwhile, we ponder the difference between Sonic and Richard Nixon.

Feb 17, 202201:12:20
5.2: Pokemon Whips Ass, Though

5.2: Pokemon Whips Ass, Though

Game Freak is changing the rules of engagement for Pokemon games, and we talk about why Pokemon Legends Arceus is the update the series desperately needed. Meanwhile, Rhett keeps up the yearly tradition of playing important games a month too late by playing Inscryption, and Paul goes back in time a few years to revisit Horizon Zero Dawn. Oh, and the Microsoft money dumptruck fleet backed up to Activision HQ, and you know we've got thoughts about that.

Feb 03, 202201:06:17
5.1: Ubisoft Gumbo

5.1: Ubisoft Gumbo

We're mixing up a big 'ol batch of Ubisoft Gumbo, where games like Far Creed 6: Assassin's Cry are a thing. There are real games too, though, with Halo Infinite, Windjammers 2, and Solar Ash on the docket alongside a barrel full of news! Join us for a rip roarin' good time as we begin season 5 of Press X To Podcast: Face 2.0.

Jan 22, 202201:26:19
4.23: Deciding The Best Video Games Of 2021: The Ten Best of 2021

4.23: Deciding The Best Video Games Of 2021: The Ten Best of 2021

It's time! Yep, today we're hashing out the top 10 best video games of  2021. Everyone and their dog has an opinion on the best video games of  2021, and you'll find ours contained here! The COGconnected staff voted on all our Best video games of 2021 lists, with our ultimate "best games  of 2021" list being a combination of voting results and in depth  discussion you'll see here. 

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Dec 31, 202102:07:18
4.22: The Random Awards 2021: The Best Games For The Strangest Reasons

4.22: The Random Awards 2021: The Best Games For The Strangest Reasons

There's a new awards show on the block, and it's exactly what we need.  How, you might ask? On this show, the categories aren't set. We make  them up, specifically to call out certain games for certain reasons.  Confused yet? So are we. In any case, we give out a bunch of random  video game awards to recognize some of the weird and cool stuff we saw  in 2021.

Dec 30, 202101:30:07
4.21: 12 - 20 Diet Cokes, Daily

4.21: 12 - 20 Diet Cokes, Daily

Did you know that Diet Coke is not, in fact, a replacement for water? John Daly doesn't believe it, and it leads to a quick discussion of PGA 2k21. More importantly, we discuss the Animal Crossing DLC, Call of Duty Vanguard, GTA: The Trilogy: Definitive Edition, Pokemon Brilliant Pearl, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Some of them are at least good, while some are great. Meanwhile, Elden Ring looks kinda rad, Halo Infinite drops in surprisingly, and we talk Game of the Year plans.

Nov 17, 202101:18:05
4.20: Narco Piñatas

4.20: Narco Piñatas

Deathloop, Metroid Dread, and Forza Horizon 5 are three of the best games of the year, while Mario Party Superstars is a shrug emoji and Fallout 76 is still fundamentally broken despite all the updates and improvements. Meanwhile, the N64 games on Switch are not good, and Ubisoft bullies people who bail on Far Cry 6.

Nov 11, 202101:24:00
4.19: Xbox Fridge Full of G-Fuel

4.19: Xbox Fridge Full of G-Fuel

We discuss the cultural influence of the Xbox Mini Fridge, and like good gamers, not a one of us even bothered to watch the Suicide Squad trailer. Anyway, we talk a lot about Metroid Dread, NHL22, Back 4 Blood, and the OLED Switch.

Oct 22, 202101:13:01
4.18: Captain Morgan's Rumpkin Spice

4.18: Captain Morgan's Rumpkin Spice

Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Halo Infinite, WRC 10, and Disgaea 6 among other nonsense like force feedback technology, rap sheets, and pumpkin flavoured stuff that doesn't actually suck.

Sep 29, 202101:30:52
4.17: Marvel's Charles

4.17: Marvel's Charles

With Wolverine and Spider-Man 2 on the way, what else might Insomniac working on? Our money is on Charles. Meanwhile, there's a new Life is Strange game, Bus Simulator 21 is better than ever, and James gets lost in Randomness.

Sep 17, 202101:25:54