You Like the Worst Stuff
By The Worst Pals
You Like the Worst StuffJun 22, 2022
You Like the Worst Stuff #525 - Dave and Busted
First up this week, a Video Game Current Event that already folded! At recording time, we talked about the utter mess of Helldivers 2, but Sony has already backpedaled so this episode is now just grist for somebody's future graduate studies project. Also in this episode...
– SPECIFIC DRIVE: We maybe feel a little bad about how Pacific Drive operates.
– BETTING ON DIG-DUG: Dave & Busters embarrasses itself.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Evil, soccer (not really), Hershey Bears!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #524 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Knuckles
This week, we're going full highbrow with a talk about NPR (from this article), journalistic integrity, and Animal Crossing Lego sets. Also in this episode...
– MOUNDALA EFFECT: Fourhman is corrected on how Crunch is spelled.
– OBAMA CHUCKLED: Haygood catches us up on Knuckles.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Game Old Games code!
– PLUS: Woobles, Hot Ones, Pacific Drive!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #523 - Fallout? More like Fall-IN!
It's a Golden Age of adaptations of video games! Mainly because they're not just using laser tag and puppets. This week, we get into Fallout: The Streaming Service Entertainment Product. Also in this episode...
– TORTURED HEDGEHOGS: Shadow has entered the ring.
– TORTURED FILE STORAGE: Haygood flushes his data.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Game Old Games code!
– PLUS: Knuckles, Taylor Swift, Tchia!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #522 - The Sports Episode
This week, we pivot to sports. Or at least, sports as filtered through silly pop culture junk. Like, say, wrestling! Ready your ears for Tony's in-depth explanation of just how The Rock returned to the WWE. Also in this episode...
– OPEN WORLD: You guys, Tchia is really good.
– CLOSED BETA: MultiVersus is back! In hockey form!
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #521 - It's Jokin' Time
On this week's episode, we applaud Mike Drucker's attempt to be a legend at Charlie Brown Christmas Pinball. We tried it ourselves, but all we got was a rock. Also in this episode...
– TOTALITY RAD: How about a little advance eclipse management?
– MAKE IT DISAPPEAR: Suicide Squad slips even further behind with the new Joker season.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Princess Peach Showtime, Spotify, Sega Union!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #520 - Get That Guide Done
Your Worst Pals are pooling their change to afford some Dragon's Dogma DLC! It's fine, somebody else can complete this United States Quarters set. Also in this episode...
– ECCHS-MEN: 97 X-Men? In this economy?
– A HERB: Kotaku's corporate bosses are boneheads.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Tomb Raider, Four Minute Books, The Marvels!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #519 - Iconic Games and the Boys Who Play Them
Joe and Tony take a look at the latest nominees to the Strong Museum's gaming hall of fame! And they do it without ever mentioning the word "PORNTIPSGUZZARDO," which shows remarkable restraint. Also in this episode...
– FOREVER OVER 9000: Remembering Akira Toriyama.
– BATTLEDUMP: The Star Wars remake is on fire, in a bad way.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Unicorn Overlord, Balatro, Tomb Raider!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #518 - The Balatro Movie
The Worst Pals are back with a look at Nintendo's recent Partner Direct, and we can't stop talking about Endless Ocean. Also in this episode...
– WONDER WHY LAND: There's a Borderlands movie now.
– NOW IS THE TIME: Kat is back into Animal Crossing.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Unicorn Overlord, Thirsty Suitors, Balatro!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #517 - Xistance is Futile
It's been another weird week for Xbox, as the company had to hold a dour podcast to announce that they were still, in fact, doing business? This week, Joe, Tony and Joe talk about the most depressing Xbox Direct ever made. Also in this episode...
– SONY'S GAP YEAR: PS5 is taking the (first party) year off.
– UBISOFT SETS SAIL: Skull and Bones, good?
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Paul McCartney's guitar, Ring Fit Adventure, Hazbin Hotel!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #516 - The Reedus is Back!
Sony posted another State of Play (and again Hermen Hulst seems mad at me? What did I do?) and we're doing a quick fire round of thoughts about the trailers trailers trailers therein. Also in this episode...
– X Marks the Not: More rumors about Xbox going third party!
– Not That Fragile: Let's get into that slick new Death Stranding 2 trailer.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Animal Crossing, Suicide Squad, Silent Hill!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #515 - Carlin Impersonation Cruise
Another day, another dopey AI thing gets exposed as actually just a dopey guy-doing-a-bit thing. Turns out a computer program did not wholly and autonomously generate a George Carlin comedy special. Gasp, choke, and all that. Also in this episode...
– LAYOFFS?: Microsoft starting the year with some ugly cuts.
– I JUST HOPE WE GET A GAME: But aside from that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the Xbox Direct?
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: McPixel 3, Scarlet Nexus, Sports Illustrated!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #514 - Microsoft is buying Sega
OK, so THAT'S an irresponsible episode title. But this is Tony's theory and prediction: Sega is firing on all cylinders in an effort to make themselves look appetizing, and who's hungrier than Microsoft? Also in this episode...
– GOOD NIGHT: Alan Wake is coming to Dead By Deadlight.
– GOOD LUCK: The Last of Us has found their Abby.
– AND FOR YOU: a free EA Games code!
– PLUS: Another Code, AI Mario, Gotham Knights!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #513 - New Year, Old Resolutions
Welcome to 2024! This week the Worst Pals discuss last year's resolutions and make some new ones. How close to Joe Haygood get to his goal of finishing 50 games in 2023? And why is he pledging it again? Also in this episode...
– NEW DEALS: After Black Friday, what else did we buy on sale?
– OLD CREED: A look at the Assassin's Creed Ezio re-releases!
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
- PLUS: Moving, Powerwash Simulator, books!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #512 - Yeahs and Unyeahs of 2023
How about a Worst look back at our faves and our hates from 2023? OK, since you asked. We also rewind to check in on what we were looking forward to at the end of 2022, and see if any of that was any good! And we reveal our individual Game of the Year picks. It's a very special auld lang syne episode of You Like the Worst Stuff!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
Yule Like the Worst Stuff #511 - Variety Show Holiday Spectacular
Happy holidays to all and to all a worst night, because it's time again for the YLTWS Holiday Special! This year, it's a funky tribute to 1970s variety shows, with comedy, music and bad host patter! Sing along to holiday staples turned into Game of the Year parodies, and then try to get them out of your head hours later! Don't wait until Christmas! Open this present now!
You Like the Worst Stuff #510 - TGA 2023 :((((((
OK, so now we're back to see how we did with our Game Award picks, and how deep our hypocrisy is that we hate that stuff but also feel the need to comment on it every year! Also in this episode...
– SHAMELESS PROMOTION: Next week is the annual holiday episode!
– WORKED ON ME: Fourhman discovers Alan Wake 1.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Obliterated, Wholesome Snack, Taylor Swift!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #509 - Uno Will Always Be There
Does Microsoft want Game Pass on every screen bigger than a PlayDate, or do they not? These days, not even Clippy's C-suite is sure. But it still seems like they're gonna be the first to slowly back away from manufacturing consoles. Also in this episode...
– I DON'T OWN YOU: Now you can't even keep your Naked and Afraid episodes anymore.
– THAT'S MY PURSE: Fourhman found some new Miis!
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #508 - TGA 2023 :(
On this week's show, we vote LIVE in the 2023 Game Awards! Half of us had not even seen a preview of the nominations, so you're getting some unvarnished off-the-cuff reactions to this year's thing where the same five games win everything. Also in this episode...
– SPENDING MORE TO SAVE MORE: We lightning round our way through our Black Friday pick-ups!
– FLOP AT THE FINISH LINE: Haygood ain't making his resolution.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #507 - BUY MODERN WARFARE
If you're an Xbox owner, were you bothered by the boot-up billboard advertising for Modern Warfare? Joe and Tony discuss this latest spin on in-console advertising. Also in this episode...
– NEW DECK: Valve reveals an improved Steam Deck.
– DEAD SERVICE: Zaslav reveals his ignorance.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: The Marvels, N7 Day, local politics!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #506 - A Droning Delivery
Remember Amazon Drone Delivery? You may not, but Amazon never forgot about it, to hilarious effect. This week, Tony and Joe discuss the sad state of drone delivery, or, the best way to get free jars of peanut butter. Also in this episode...
– NOW: How about an update on where we are with Spider-Man and Mario?
– THEN: Hope you voted!
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Nic Cage, The Beatles, Octopath 2!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #505 - Simulcast? In this Economy?
This week, we go palindromic with a look at Twitch's recent Hail Mary play to keep popular streamers in-house. And listen to how out-of-touch Fourhman is on the topic! Also in this episode...
– DING DONG: So they made a new King Kong game...
– SING SONG: Here's how Tony feels about the flowers in Mario Wonder.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Spider-Man 2, Captain Laserhawk, Vegas Sphere!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #504 - Who Bought the Wii U?
This week, Joe, Kat, Tony and Joe honor the true believer who bought a Wii U in 2023! Thank for your service in providing gaming podcasters and webloggers something to talk about. Plus, we try to puzzle out what's going on with Sony's new PS5 hardware pricing! It's a mess, Jim! Also in this episode...
– GET UP: We remember the Thighmaster's chief proponent.
– STAND UP: Scholastic, you are utter cowards.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: The Irrational, Tau, Eras Tour!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #503 - Worst Stuff Core
Sony Pictures Core? What does that even mean?? This week in Worsts, we try to make sense of Sony's latest U-turn in the obscenely crowded online movie storefront space. Also in this episode...
– _____ BUNNY: Somebody in your 3DS has finally been fired.
– EASY MONEY: Animal Crossing x LEGO
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: The Order 1886, Smallville, Nell of Gumbling!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #502 - Balatropath Traveler
When you're the boss, you're never wrong! Or at least, you're never held accountable. This week, Kat, Tony and Joe talk about the boss fights going on at GameStop and Epic. Also in this episode...
– GOTY CONTENTIOUS: We pick some hot fall releases.
– GOTY CONTENDER: Fourhman discovers Balatro.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Pikmin 4, Octopath 2, Mineko's Night Market!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #501 - Summer's Last E3
Nintendo and Sony both dropped video presentations... and Microsoft dropped a bunch of court documents? Here's what caught our eye from both upcoming game releases and upcoming embarrassed texts from Phil Spencer. Also in this episode...
– THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH: Haygood has a good sports day.
– ONE MORE THING: How much are AAA iPhone games gonna cost?
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Unity, Hooky, and a free Xbox movie code!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #500 - An Arfie Celebration
We celebrate FIVE HUNDRED EPISODES with a quick look at what we were talking about in 2013 and 2018. So you're bound to hear some names that you have not heard in a decade, like "Disney Infinity," "Xbox One" and "Comedy Central." Also in this episode...
– KEEP IT FREEZY: Haygood has a new fridge.
– TODDIOUS: Fourhman slags off Starfield.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Tears of the Kingdom, Mortal Kombat, Taylor Tomlinson!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org. Photography sourced from Pixabay.
You Like the Worst Stuff #499 - Our Top 3 Final Fantasy Games
The Final Fantasy series dates back to 1987, but it's still going strong with the release of Final Fantasy XVI earlier this summer. We take a stroll through NPR's Top 10 Final Fantasy Games list and give our own Top 3 picks, reminiscing about the characters, stories, and (of course) music we love along the way. Hit us up on social and tell us YOUR series favorites!
Also in this lovefest:
– Super Mario Bros. + Wario Land + Celeste?
– Goodbye Volcano High!
– Revisiting classic Pikmin games.
– AND a free game code!
This episode was mixed by Tony Sadowski and includes Kat Riley and Tony Sadowski on vocals. You can listen to the podcast directly here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #498 - The Peripheral is a Lie
Project Q is now PlayStation Portal, and this week we devote more time trying to figure out a use case for it than Sony did. Also in this episode...
– WAHOO SALUTE: Nintendo announces an unexpected departure.
– REPAIR COMPLETE: Fourhman's Switch is back.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Forbidden West, Barbie, The Flash!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #497 - Sim Pikmins
Is the world ready for the PS5 Slim? Probably! But shouldn't it look a little... different? This week, your Worst pals talk about this video that shows off a slightly smaller PlayStation 5. Also in this episode...
– REMASTER: Red Dead returns, just as you remember it.
– RINGMASTER: The Vince McMahon bio you have to read.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Sims 4, Pikmin 4, Xenoforph!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #496 - The Driving Episode
This week in Worsts, get Joe Haygood's fresh-off-the-season impressions of Twisted Metal! Did he hate it (pedestrian) or did he love it (embarrassing)? Also in this episode...
– BUT WHAT AM I: Paul Reubens, already greatly missed.
– SNORLAXXED: Pokémon Sleep, the Everything App.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Barbie, Oxenfree II, Peacock!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #495 - *pointing* The Imprisoning War
The Hero's Journey is over for Tony, as credits roll on Tears of the Kingdom! Let's get into how the game ends, how the game should have ended, and do we even want the game to end! Also in this episode...
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Disney Animated, X!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #494 - Scab By Daylight
Hollywood is on strike, here at the Worst HQ they have our full support. This week, Joe, Joe and Tony talk about the strikes, and this New Yorker piece about "Orange is the New Black"'s cast getting taken advantage of. Also in this episode...
– MAJOR DEPARTURE: Larry Hryb leaves Xbox.
– MINOR UPGRADE: Pokémon Go Plus+.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Dead By Daylight, Bluesky, Exoprimal!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #493 - Threadz!
It's the hippest new social media site around, Threadz! With a Z! Maybe even two Z's! This week, your Worst pals talk about the Twitter mass exodus, as everybody bailed out in favor of Bluesky and Threads and probably a couple of others. Also in this episode...
– BASE 60: Haygood learns about Sumerian number tables.
– BASED AND SEXY: Uh oh, somebody rolled credits on Tears of the Kingdom.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Gizmodo, San Junipero, Victory City!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #492 - 202E3, Part 2
You're not gonna believe this, but Nintendo remembered about E3! On this week's show, we pick out some faves from Nintendo's show, and pick up the ball from the Microsoft and Ubisoft shows. Will Haygood and Fourhman ever agree again on Assassin's Creed? Also in this episode...
– WHAT T-SHIRT WAS HE WEARING: Phil Spencer in court.
– WAS IT SHEER: Our Tears of the Kingdom spoiler talk continues after the show ends!
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Spider-verse, Wayne Newton, air quality!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #491 - 202E3, Interlude
So how much would you pay for a robotic chess set? This week, we check in on a very cool Kickstarter. And our ongoing Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom spoiler talk continues at the very end of the show.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Galaga Wars, The Binge Purge!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #490 - 202E3, Part 1
E3 season is here in full force, and this week Tony and Joe go over four separate shows: Summer Games Fest, Day of the Devs, Devolver Digital, and Wholesome Games Direct! What caught our eye(s), and what trends did we spot? Also in this episode...
– STILL LINKY: Our Tears of the Kingdom spoiler talk continues after the show ends!
– STILL JANKY: SGF really dropped the ball.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Before Your Eyes, Barkless Doctrine!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #489 - 1-2-3 What Are We Waggling For?
This week, we're talking about Nintendo's latest bob-omb, a sequel to 1-2-Switch??? Yes, nobody's favorite HD Rumbling, sub-eating, Joy-Con-forcing mini game stinkshow is back. And at the end of the episode, stick around for a spoilery talk about where we are in Tears of the Kingdom. Also in this episode...
– STATE OF PLAY: What do you do with Project Q?
– HATE OF THE DAY: Max, more like Sux.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Inventory Hero, Star Trek Resurgence, We Love Katamari!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #488 - I Saw Romancing the Stone... I'm Sorry
This week, we're trying to figure out just what went wrong with Disney's bold experiment in vacationing, the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser! It seemed too big to fail, and then it seemed too big to succeed. And we're happy to go full spoiler-town on Tears of the Kingdom! We held it for the end of the episode if you want to avoid it (there is plenty of warning), but if you want a full update on where Tony and Joe are in Hyrule, stick around... and let us know what weirdo discoveries you've made! Also in this episode...
– AI HATE SNAKES: Harrison Ford defends de-aging.
– BA-NA-NA: Katamari preorders sold out?
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Horizon, Avatar, Man City!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #487 - Tears? In My Kingdom? It's More Likely Than You Think
We're finally cryin' and Hyrulin'! This week Kat, Tony and Joe discuss the new Legend of Zelda. It's a little spoilery (Joe has finished the Rito zone's Wind Temple) but we're here with our first weekend impressions. What we like, what we don't like, and where we think the game is going. Also in this episode...
– PLAT KAT: Kat reveals her first two PlayStation Platinums!
– OLD HAT: Who is on Switch and *not* playing Tears of the Kingdom?
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Peridot, Super Mario Movie!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #486 - Buy this Mattress
Somebody get Phil Spencer a back rub. This week, we look at one of the roughest (and most transparent) interviews of the entire Xbox brand. What happened to Redfall? What's the rest of Xbox's 2023 look like? Should you just buy a $2000 PC for Starfield? Also in this episode...
– NO SWITCH: Midnight Suns regrets the error.
– YES SWITCH: Haygood's joy-cons are fixed!
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Disney World, Tears of the Kingdom, Guardians of the Galaxy!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #485 - VentureBlech
This is not a great moment for the written word. A looming writer strike is poised to, well, strike Hollywood. VICE is shutting down Waypoint, a gaming outlet that stressed journalistic integrity over fanboy fawning. IDW announced massive layoffs and a questionable choice as their new CEO. And all this as the grim specter of AI threatens to replace human writers - hell, VentureBeat is already using it to help write and edit articles. Tony and Haygood discuss the present and future of authentic, human creative output!
Also in this episode:
- ON THE HORIZON: Tony might eventually need a PS5 after all.
– ON THE COMPANY DIME: Haygood and the missus take a romantic getaway.
– ON THE STEAM: a free game code!
This episode was mixed by Tony Sadowski and includes Joe Haygood and Tony Sadowski on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #484 - Forgotten Franchises
Remember Rygar? Remember California Games? You're not alone! Well, you're a little alone, because they're just two of the forgotten gems mentioned in Jonathan Holmes' piece on big name game franchises that have vanished from the gaming world. We go over Jonathan's list and wonder how these games went from zeitgeist to just plain heists .Also in this episode...
– VERIFIED: Twitter is a joke.
– DEMOED: Street Fighter returns!
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Playdate, Playdate, Playdate!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #483 - A Nice Mario Movie
Wahoo! Tony has his Mario movie review for you! Spoilers happen at around 22 minutes in, but statistically speaking you have already seen this film so it should not matter. (Mario discussion ends around the 30 mark.) Also in this episode...
– WHAT YEAR IS THIS: Fourhman is reading game previews that sound 20 years old.
– WHAT YEAR IS THIS (PART 2): There's more Star Wars movies coming.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: HBO Max, Rocksteady, Kingdom Hearts!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #482 - B Button Blues
Tony and Joe are here this week to mourn E3 again. AGAIN! We're actually pretty tired of this. Also in this episode...
– FUSION, HA: Getting a lot of Breath of the Wild vibes from Tears of the Kingdom.
– B: Tony returns his Playdate.
– AND FOR YOU: a free GOG code!
– PLUS: Tetris movie, Horizon Forbidden West, Fire Emblem Engage!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #481 - Smells Like Roofing Tar
Joe, Kat, Tony and Joe go over the entire Mario x Lush line, with a hands-on user review of some of the smelliest plumber products around! Did Lush accidentally reveal Coca-Cola's secret formula? Also in this episode...
– NEW FEATURE: We guess on how much GoChess will cost.
– OLD CREATURE: Tony returns to Dreamland.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: GDC, The Last of Us, Cocaine Bear!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #480 - Exoprimarily Overwatch
Would you spend $20,000 on Wii U and 3DS games? We doubt it. This week, Joe and Joe look over the latest YouTuber stab at vitality... but it's for a good cause right? Also in this episode...
– OCULESS: We chew on this amazing piece on the brutal flop of the Metaverse.
– OLD MESS: Fourhman found his Steam controller.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code! and a free movie code!
– PLUS: Sesame Street, Lance Reddick, Exoprimal!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #479 - Extraordinary Funko Pops
This week, we're trying to figure out just what Funko plans to do with all of that unsold Pop inventory. Maybe they should open a store at E3. Speaking of E3, how's it looking over there at the LA Convention Center? Could the absence of big-name brands be a good thing? Also in this episode...
– IT'SA SHOES: We're not impressed by Mario's boots, come on.
– CRANK TO LISTEN: Tony talks about the PlayDate's new storefront.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Gudetama, Stadia, Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #478 - Who's got PSVR2 FOMO?
Do you have PSVR2 FOMO? Or do you have $600? In this week's show, we're hands-on with some initial reactions to Sony's latest platform. Also in this episode...
– BEAR AND WHAT NOW: Kat spoils a little bit of the epilogue to Bear & Breakfast.
– YOU'RE HIS ONLY HOPE: Fourhman goes to New York to help Batman and friends at Spyscape.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: That '90s Show, Pokémon Presents, Switch turns 6.
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #477 - Getting Excited About Splatoon 1's Hub World
We're scrolling through the latest Nintendo Direct in search of potential eShop voucher bait! Will Metroid Prime make Tony a Samus-believer? Do any of the Game Boy games inspire Kat? How many times do we intend to purchase another Katamari remaster? Also in this episode...
– PHILLY CHOKE: How 'bout them birds?
– NEW YORK NOPE: StreetPass can't even work in The Big Pizza Pie.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: Richard Belzer, Dragon Prince, Jimmy Carter.
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.
You Like the Worst Stuff #476 - Joyconned
Kat, Joe and Tony return for another podcast complaining/laughing about video game review scores! And no, we're not talking about THAT game. We're talking about THAT IGN editorial. Also in this episode...
– PLEASE TOUCH: Joe finds a cool new puzzle game.
– PLEASE HOLD: Kat applauds accessibility options.
– AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code!
– PLUS: DC's new plan, working Joy Cons, and Switch Vouchers!
This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org.