Yes, we did a 2nd AMA for our belated 2nd birthday and answered YOUR questions!

It became even more belated due to some sound issues that needed to be resolved, and an ever increasing editing pile of videos and Board Game content.

But it's here now, and it's a pretty good one if we do say so ourselves!

It's been exclusive to our lovely patreons since February, but now it's here for everyone to enjoy!

Thanks as always for the support, we know content on the podcast has slowed to an almost non-existent crawl so it means even more to us that you're still around, and we'll have some new stuff coming VERY soon!

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We’re back after an extended festive break with an episode that was actually recorded just before Christmas, taking a deep dive into the results of The Game Awards 2025 and the decisions that got people talking.

And yes, we know… we’re fashionably late, as always 😉⏰

This discussion was originally meant to be added onto the previous episode, but as usual we went on far too long, so it ended up becoming its own standalone entry. 

There’s no specific game from the list this time around, just two middle-aged men enthusiastically breaking down the results, questioning the winners, and venting about choices they really don’t agree with 🎤😤

Settle in, press play, and enjoy! 🍿🎧

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With the big day just around the corner, are you still scrambling to figure out what to buy the gamer in your life? Fear not—we’ve got you covered.

The Bucket List Gamers Gift Guide has arrived! Now, full disclosure: we may have left it slightly late, so getting some of these goodies under the tree in time could be a challenge. But let’s be honest—gamers aren’t just for Christmas. These picks are perfect for birthdays, future celebrations, or just because you fancy treating someone special.

On top of that, we dive into the nominees for the 2025 Video Game Awards. We meant to include our reactions to the winners too (which explains the delayed release), but things got a little out of hand and we ended up talking about the results for over an hour. Oops. That discussion is now officially its own episode—coming your way in the new year!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy 🎧✨

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But as we dug into the whole “Is it an MMO? Is it not an MMO?” debate (turns out we’re not the only ones confused), another title on our list started to fit surprisingly well…

So join us as we ramble, rave, and occasionally derail while chatting about Genshin Impact and—because we love a good tangent—Immortals Fenyx Rising.

Is it pronounced FEE-nix or FEN-iks? Common sense says the former, but you know us… we’re absolutely sticking with the latter.

Enjoy the episode, and keep those eyes peeled—our big Christmas Special is coming very soon! 🎄✨

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It’s more than a few days past now, the candy’s gone stale, and we're sure a lot of you are nursing a full blown Halloween Hangover, just counting down the days until you can unpack the Christmas Decorations!

So what better way to pass the time than to join Jay and Eddie for a deep dive into Hollow Knight, the eerily beautiful indie darling, and its recently released sequel, Silksong?

In this episode, we descend into the depths of Hallownest to talk about what makes Hollow Knight such a masterclass in atmosphere, exploration, brutal gameplay... and the bits that don't.

Between ghostly knights and ever expanding release dates, we also chat about what we’ve been playing lately, from comfort games to new obsessions, and wrap things up with a look at Pokémon ZA. 

So grab your favorite leftover candy, light a candle (preferably not near your Switch), and join us for this post-Halloween blend of spooky sounds, gaming chatter, and slightly delayed enthusiasm. 

The spirits of Hallownest await. 👻 

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From Pokémon-powered duels to chaotic all-star battles, the guys break down what makes each game unique, how they shaped the crossover landscape, and which delivers the ultimate multiplayer experience.

Plus Aaron stops in to discuss what he's been playing, including some downright scary games... but not always scary for the right reasons!

Whether you’re a die-hard fighting game fan or just here for the banter, this episode packs a punch! 🕹️🔥

If you'd like to sponsor our efforts for GAME OVER, MND in November you can check out our donations page here: https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-93oj81y7nly3

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Join Eddie & Jay as they blast into Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart... the early PS5 (and now PC) exclusive that showed off everything next-gen gaming could be. 

From instant dimension-hopping to some of the wildest weapons ever built, this one’s pure Insomniac magic.

We’re talking mascots, mayhem, and memorable moments, plus Aaron drops in to chat about what we’ve been playing, and how he's been managing a Waterpark amongst other things!

💫 Grab your wrench, charge your Rift Tether, and let’s see if we can hold this podcast together across dimensions!

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This one was first recorded for our sister podcast The Bucket List Board Gamers—but it quickly became clear the conversation was heading deep into video game territory too. In the end, it turned into the perfect hybrid episode across both shows… so we just had to release it here as well!

YouTube legend Dan “DJ Slope” Ibbertson (of Slope’s Game Room) joins Jay for a wide-ranging chat covering board games, video games, collectibles, and plenty more.

Expect stories from his hit Kickscammers series, candid insights into the gamer’s mindset, why meeting your heroes isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, and—of course—plenty of video game talk for good measure.

Enjoy!

**Important Links**

Slopes Game Room on YouTube

The Kickstarter that got Destroyed by the Sun

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But this time… we’re not talking about one Mario game. Not two. Nope. We’re talking about SIX of the bloody things!

In our quest to blitz the backlog (and because we’ve already ranted, raved, and reminisced about most of these before), we’re diving into...

⭐ Super Mario Wonder
🍄 Super Mario Bros. 3
🐱 Super Mario 3D World
🏰 Super Mario 64
🌌 Super Mario Galaxy
🌍 Super Mario Odyssey

And that’s not all! We’re joined by Aaron for a round of “What We’ve Been Playing” 🎧—plus a few cheeky tangents, because, well… it wouldn’t be us without them. 😉

🎯 Whether you’re here for nostalgia, ranting or just a good old Mario love (and hate) fest, this one’s got it all!

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Yes, they have next to no link, but with the Switch 2 out recently, a new Mario Party update due soon and THPS 3 & 4 releasing in just a few days, we took the opportunity to get 3 games off the list!

Plus we discuss what we've been playing with Aaron, plenty of Milking It (including what might be the worst case of ALL TIME) and more!

Enjoy!

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All the games we are looking at have an element of creation in there, from Little Big Planet to The Sims 4!

We also talk a little bit about the price of games, The Switch 2, and Aaron & Jay tell us what they've been playing!

Don't forget you can join us for LIVE streaming every Thursday at 8pm @ www.theblg.tv!

Enjoy!

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We'd ALWAYS planned to take a look at Minecraft this week... honest!

Yes, Minecraft, if you don't know what it is then I'm amazed you're even reading this at the moment to be honest. The game needs no explanation, but does it deserve to be on the Bucket List? We'll decide!

Plus we discuss the movie that coincidentally came out earlier this month, and the Switch 2 release date and price announcement.

Oh, and we also have the terribly named 'What we've Been Playing' segment too!

Enjoy!

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Plus we talk about 'Thank Goodness You're Here', what's (relatively) new on Gamepass and PS Plus, and in an as-yet-unnamed feature we discuss what we've been playing this week!

Enjoy!

P.S. We still haven't found out what the Encyclopedia game was... but Jay is going to dig it out and take a picture so we'll update here when he does!

Update!

It was the Hutchinson’s Multimedia Encyclopaedia! 

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But we're not alone! To look at a game of such epic magnitude (and to provide an alternative opinion to 'weapon degradation is bad') we've brought in a Guest! Trevor from Birdworks, creator of Governor of the West, joined us for this one and we had a good old chat.

Enjoy!

** Useful Information **

If you'd like to know more about Governor of the West, you can check out the Steam Page!

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Sorry, we immediately feel bad for writing that... but this IS a decent episode, if we do say so ourselves.

We're looking at FOUR different mobile games this time, of varying degrees of quality, plus we talk a bit about the Switch 2 Announcement, Flappy Bird, EA shutting down a load of servers and the Until Dawn movie.

Enjoy!

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We've taken the same categories from last year's Christmas extravaganza and made our Awards show a New Year special!

It's bigger, it's better, it's not QUITE as long, and unlike last year both Jay and Eddie recorded using decent quality microphones, so even though they might be talking absolute nonsense, it doesn't sound too bad either.

We also talk about Funko Fusion, which we were provided a free Switch Key to try out by 1010 Games, so thank you very much to them for giving us the opportunity to play it! We’ll be releasing a more in depth YouTube review in due course!

Thank you to everyone who listened through 2024 and continues to support us in any way in 2025, we'd give you an award too if we could! But we ARE giving you the chance to win some nice little prizes in our competition which is set to run until the end of January!

Check out our Instagram or Facebook pages for more information on how to win!

Enjoy!

#FunkoFusion #keymailer

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'Tis the season to be merry and treat yourselves, so this week we've given ourselves a week away from the list and instead we're talking about games with a Christmas theme, or a Christmas element... it's all quite vague but I think it's become apparent over the past year and a half that we wouldn't have it any other way!

We've got our Naughty and Nice lists to go through, so grab a tub of Roses (not Quality Street), a big lump of cheese (not a mince pie) a generous glass full of Snowball (definitely NOT Eggnog!) and get cosy as we make your festive season merry and bright!

Enjoy!

**Bucket List Reviews**

You may have heard in the episode that we are working on a website where we will have WRITTEN content to accompany our podcasts!

Unfortunately issues with the server where we built the website have delayed the launch, but we're hopeful it will be ready to go by the New Year so keep an eye on our Social Media pages!

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Does it set off Jay's already short fuse, or do we think it's 'the bomb'? One thing's for sure, it can't be as bad as Bomberman: Act Zero.

We also discuss some of the nominees for this years Game Awards and accidentally reveal how we completely missed the mark with last year's surprise indie hit!

Enjoy!

**Advertisement**

In this episode we discussed the Couch Console, which Couch Console were kind enough to send us to try out!

We're keen to be completely transparent when it comes to this kind of thing, and we wouldn't promote a product and recommend people buy it unless we would do so ourselves. The Pokemon Mystery Boxes we have covered previously are a great example, where the commission available was

Not only do we recommend the Couch Console, but we genuinely do use them every time we have a gaming session.

If you'd like to check them out and grab one for the gamer in your life... or treat yourself (go on, you deserve it!) you can visit www.couchconsole.com!

**Gift a Patreon Subscription**

As you may have heard us mention in the episode, you can now gift your loved ones (or your enemies, it's all the same to us!) a subscription to our Patreon!

Head to https://www.patreon.com/BucketListGamers/gift where you can pick the tier, the duration and even add a lovely little message!

You're giving the gift of distinctly average bonus content AND you're helping us too, double win!

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Yes, in this episode we're revisiting Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, but specifically their respective Trilogy remasters!

Do you prefer the slightly unhinged bandicoot, or the plucky young purple dragon? We discuss our favourites, and whether the remasters help or hinder their franchises.

We also have some 'Milking It' news, and we discuss the thorny subject of Bioware allowing players to select their pronouns in the latest Dragon Age Game. There have actually been developments in this story since we recorded, which we will address in the NEXT episode!

But until then, grab your Aku Aku mask, shut out the egg thieves, and enjoy!

**The Bucket List Gamers Discord Server**

As you may have heard in last week's episode, we now have our very own Discord server where you can chat to like minded Bucket List-ners, recommend games to us and just generally have a jolly old time!

This is also the best place to find out when we are streaming on Twitch if you aren't following us on there already!

Here's the link to join:

https://discord.gg/P8zE5zWxbB

if you're a Patreon let us know your Discord username and we'll add you to the VIP area!

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Is Pokemon Yellow just a shameless cash in? Does it differ from Red and Blue? Is Pokemon Go worse than having a job? Why did people walk into a lake en-masse?

Find out the answers to all these questions and more. Plus we have Milking It, and some updates about what is next for the Podcast!

Please bare in mind we recorded this episode over a month ago, so some of the news is a little bit out of date...

**The Bucket List Gamers Discord Server**

As you may have heard in last week's episode, we now have our very own Discord server where you can chat to like minded Bucket List-ners, recommend games to us and just generally have a jolly old time!

Here's the link to join:

https://discord.gg/P8zE5zWxbB

if you're a Patreon let us know your Discord username and we'll add you to the VIP area!

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Yes, we're fashionably late this year thanks to some technical issues when putting the episode together, but hopefully you're all still in the mood for a creepy video game or two!

No games from the list this time, just discussions about horrifying Remakes, overpriced beat-em-ups, games that really need not exist and a couple of gems that are now more easily accessible than ever!

Oh and Jay plays and reviews The Quiet Place game... a stealth based horror... it doesn't take a mad scientist to work out how that went!

Enjoy!

**The Bucket List Gamers Discord Server**

As you may have heard in the episode, we now have our very own Discord server where you can chat to like minded Bucket List-ners, recommend games to us and just generally have a jolly old time!

Here's the link to join:

https://discord.gg/P8zE5zWxbB

if you're a Patreon let us know your Discord username and we'll add you to the VIP area!

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The beeping machine went into overdrive on this one, with a whopping 44 beeps! However if you want to hear it in it's (almost) completely uncensored form, you can head to www.patreon.com/bucketlistgamers and subscribe to any tier Bucket Kicker and above!

We did have to censor one bit right at the end, but if you knew what was said... you'd understand why!

Warning for headphone users too, there is some game audio spliced in and it's quite frankly horrific.

Enjoy!

**This was initially a Patreon Timed Exclusive, but now it's available here for your listening pleasure!**

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As it transpires, we did... and that's why this episode is almost an hour and a half long! BUT even though the games might be fodder, the episode isn't!

Whether it's churning out the same thing every year, making something more complicated than it needed to be, failing to live up to potential, having no potential in the first place or ruining people's lives through the medium of song... we discuss the lot!

Enjoy!

Psst! We also have some new merch dropping very soon that is tied to this episode, so be sure to check out our Merch link on the website for more info!

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Touted as the first true rhythm game, PaRappa the Rapper sees a paper thin dog rap his way through five gruelling levels in order to impress a sentient Sunflower called Sunny Funny.

Believe us when we tell you this BARELY scrapes the surface of just how weird this game truly is... but is it any good?

We also talk about the latest big announcement from Sony, and whether the Quiddich game is any good (spoilers... it isn't.)

Enjoy!

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Prior to September of 2020 that would have been a worrying phrase to hear,  but now I don't think we'd mind it!

Yes, this episode we are talking about SuperGiant Games Hades (and also Hades 2 quite a lot, actually!)

Described on Steam as 'a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler' (so that settles the lite/like debate) players take on the role of Zagreus, son of the titular Hades, a teenager hell-bent on escaping the underworld and making it to the surface to talk to his mother.

Does it deserve a spot on the pantheon of the gods, or is the murky underworld actually where it deserves to reside?

Take a listen and find out! Plus we talk briefly about the Concord disaster, and how it is possible for a game to fail so spectacularly.

Enjoy!

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This episode we've grabbed our Bo Staffs, Sai's and Nunchakus, donned our favourite colour masks and dived head-first into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Shredder's Revenge!

Is Shredder's Revenge the perfect homage to the TMNT arcade games of old, or is it a shameless, cheap cash-in looking to rake in money based purely on nostalgia? You'll have to listen to find out.

Plus we talk a little about Gamescom, and you can find out which game Eddie likens to a Creme Egg wrapped in damp tissue paper...

Who's for a slice of Pizza?!

Enjoy!

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We will discuss the 2023 smash hit Hogwarts Legacy though, as well as more 'Milking It', and review of a film we haven't even seen (and have no intention of doing so.)

Plus a few of the usual tangents and technical difficulties thrown in for good measure... it wouldn't be the Bucket List Gamers podcast without them!

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THE two most iconic gaming mascots of all time finally brought together in a single title... and it's a button mashing Olympic crossover? Was it a waste, or did it do something truly special?

Wii Sports took the world by storm when it launched as a pack-in title for the Nintendo Wii, and legend has it grannies up and down the country are still playing it to this day, but what made it SO bloody popular?

Plus we have the triumphant return of 'Milking It', and Eddie talks about Bungees financial woes.

Enjoy!

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This episode we are discussing two life simulators that approach the genre from very different angles, in Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley!

Animal Crossing is the quintessential cutesy Nintendo time-sink, where you wile away the hours catching bugs, fishing, gardening, decorating and paying off crippling amounts of debt to a shifty looking racoon... but is it actually any fun, or more of an obligation?

Stardew Valley is lauded for its laid back gameplay style, freedom of choice and gorgeous soundtrack, but what is it that keeps players returning to their farms for more?

Plus we introduce a new feature, which goes horribly wrong in its debut week as Jay falls victim to clickbaiting!

All in all, par for the course then!

**Trigger Warning**

Please be aware that we briefly discuss the subject of suicide in this episode which may be triggering for some listeners.

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Did the delay make for a much-improved experience, or did Team ICO end up with a case of the 'Duke Nukems'?

Listen in and find out!

We also talk about the Odyssey Gaming Festival that recently took place in Harrogate, how it went down, and the awesome people we met there!

Enjoy!

If you're interested in hearing uncensored versions of our episodes, let us know on Facebook or Insta!

**Important Information**

Here are the links we mentioned in the video.

Milestones 3D Scanning and Sculpting- https://milestones3d.co.uk/

Governor of the West on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2778750/Governor_of_the_West/

Board Gaming Accessories @ Little Lions Lair - https://littlelionslair.co.uk/

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Is Sonic Forces as BAD as everyone says it is? Is Sonic Generations as GOOD as people claim? There's only one way to find out... well, there's probably quite a few ways to find out, but you can just listen to this episode seeing as you're already here.

We also discuss some recent announcements in the gaming world, discuss Microsoft's upcoming 'modular controller', and ponder the intricacies of playing Quiddich in real life.

Due to schedules being shuffled around we actually recorded this episode a month or so ago, so if some of the references seem a little out of date that's why!

Still, enjoy!!

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Teased in the previous episode, and inspired by our love for Dave the Diver, we discuss Roguelikes and Roguelites... although we're still not 100% on the difference.

A new list episode is coming soon, but for now treat yourself to some of Bancho's primest Sushi and enjoy!

**This was initially a Patreon Timed Exclusive, but now it's available here for your listening pleasure!**

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This time we're talking about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for Nintendo Gamecube, and it's recent remaster on the Nintendo Switch. Battle your way through the eponymous Thousand Year Door in this RPG-Lite classic starring everyone's favourite chubby Italian plumber.

We also discuss the potential for adverts in video games, and what constitutes a good Special Edition. Plus find out how Jay ended up £250 out of pocket thanks to Nordic Germans.

Addressing the elephant in the room... yes, this was SUPPOSED to be episode 1, so just pretend we're making sense when you listen! A few of the bits of info are slightly out of date as a result too!

For example, the Dave the Diver episode we mention at the end is ALREADY available on Patreon, so if you'd like to listen to that now you can find more details about it over there!

Take a moment to drink in that title card too, it might be our favourite one yet!

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After a short hiatus to recharge the batteries (and focus a little on our sister podcast The Bucket List Board Gamers) we have returned with a NEW book, a new focus... some might say a new purpose in life!

This time we are looking at The Best. The Greatest. The Most Awesome, and we've kicked off with one that probably doesn't fit into any of those three categories; Among Us.

Trust us, it wasn't our first choice (as evidenced by the fact this is actually the THIRD episode we have recorded for Season 2) but this week saw a Nintendo Direct take place, and we enjoyed talking about the last one so much we picked a game we didn't have much to say about, just so we could do this instead.

So brace yourself for an hour and 20 minutes of inane rambling! Enjoy!

If you'd like to check out the Odyssey Gaming Festival that WE will be attending on the 6th and 7th July, take a look at their website below for more information on what will be there and how to get tickets!

https://odysseygamingfestival.co.uk/

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Yes, after 54 long episodes we have finally discussed ALL 100 Games to Play Before You Die (according to Retro Gamer Magazine), and we're rounding it off with Super Mario World (1).

I mean, it had to be, didn't it?

Do you know the enemies from Super Mario World? How about the Bosses? No? Well, it's evident after recording this episode that we don't either, but we're here to give our relatively uneducated opinion anyway!

Plus we talk about Dave the Diver, and what's to come in Season 2!

**Huge thanks to our sponsors for this episode; Woodland Health & Wellbeing!**

Woodland aim to help people be the best version of themselves through one-on-one mentoring, meal planning, help with exercise plans and general advice and support.

They work with BODi, and offer various products from the Shakeology range and online workout videos - everything you need to keep both physically and mentally fit in an increasingly busy world.

What's more, they have even created a FREE gaming themed Wellness Journal and planner exclusively for our listeners!

Just reach out to Joanna on Facebook or Instagram to find out how they can help you, and grab your free planner. Just make sure to tell her that the Bucket List Gamers sent you!

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This episode we're discussing the penultimate game in the list, which is 2013's The Last of Us (26).

Perhaps more cinematic experience than fully fledged game, Jay and Eddie discuss Naughty Dog's zombie-esque magnum opus... and they've actually both played it for a change!

Sooo... tape up a few shivs, throw some nails in an old tin can, pour yourself a glass of vodka then stuff a rag in the neck of the bottle, and most importantly sit back, relax and enjoy the Second to Last of Us in Season 1!

**Huge thanks to our sponsors for this episode; Woodland Health & Wellbeing!**

Woodland aim to help people be the best version of themselves through one-on-one mentoring, meal planning, help with exercise plans and general advice and support.

They work with BODi, and offer various products from the Shakeology range and online workout videos - everything you need to keep both physically and mentally fit in an increasingly busy world.

What's more, they have even created a FREE gaming themed Wellness Journal and planner exclusively for our listeners!

Just reach out to Joanna on Facebook or Instagram to find out how they can help you, and grab your free planner. Just make sure to tell her that the Bucket List Gamers sent you!

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So this time we're hoping to get a little bit of that Fallout TV Show rub by talking about Bethesda games, and the show itself!

We also discuss the importance of Indiana Jones's whip, why Argonians are the master race and the future of the podcast itself!

Enjoy!

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We promise that we DO have a good reason for stalling, and it will hopefully make the penultimate list episode far better than it would have been if we had rushed it out.

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The game that would eventually become a licensed Universal Soldier tie in, Turrican 2 takes side scrolling difficulty to a whole new level... and not in a good way!

But Turrican takes a backseat in this episode, as the boys turn their attention to the gaming behemoth that is... Bluey!

Why have two grown men played a game designed for toddlers? How could they possibly spend over 40 minutes reviewing it? Should they have put this kind of effort into reviewing the other games on the list?

All good questions, perhaps you'll find the answers by listening in!

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This time Jay and Eddie are answering YOUR questions to celebrate the podcast's 1 year anniversary!

Biggest disappointment, favourite games console, HOYA's and more!

Enjoy!

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That's right, this episode we're looking at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2) and for the first time in a while we've found a game we can be truly positive about!

Don't worry though rant-fans, we still find time to have a little moan about a few things along the way!

So whip out your Ocarina, pour a nice cool glass of Lon Lon Milk and settle in for over an hour of nostalgic guff!

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This episode Jay and Eddie are looking at two RPG games (or at least games with an RPG element) in Dungeon Master (56) and Deus Ex (49) as they continue their quest to complete the 100 Games to Play Before You Die list!

As ever, the pair struggle to stay entirely on topic, with talk drifting off to the likes of Syphon Filter, Perfect Dark and Nightmare the TV Show.

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We also talk about the two biggest bombshells to drop in the gaming world over the past week (hint: one of them is Pokemon related, and the other one is FAR bigger...)

You may be curious why at one point in the podcast Eddie randomly starts laughing without any real context. Well, if you want to know the full story (and it's even more hilarious than it really deserves to be) we'll be putting the unedited, unfettered audio on our Patreon... so if that has piqued your interest head over there and sign up now!

Huge thanks to our sponsors for this episode; Woodland Health & Wellbeing!

Woodland aim to help people be the best version of themselves through one-on-one mentoring, meal planning, help with exercise plans and general advice and support.

They work with BODi, and offer various products from the Shakeology range and online workout videos - everything you need to keep both physically and mentally fit in an increasingly busy world.

What's more, they have even created a FREE gaming themed Wellness Journal and planner exclusively for our listeners!

Just reach out to Joanna on Facebook or Instagram to find out how they can help you, and grab your free planner. Just make sure to tell her that the Bucket List Gamers sent you!

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Grab your buckler, fill up your Estus Flask and allow us to be your escort through the terrifying kingdom of Lordran, where all number of horrible abominations are just waiting to sap your health in a matter of seconds.

We also talk about other sadistic From Software titles, a few pretenders to the throne that fall into the Soulslike category, and where is the best (and absolute worst) place to start if you want to play these punishing titles.

Enjoy!

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That's right, this episode Eddie and Jay take a look at two games from Sid Meier's Civilization series, namely Civilization 1 (62) and Civilization 4 (98).

Aside from the fact it should obviously be called Civilisation and not Civilization, will we find fault with the seminal turn based strategy franchise?

As promised, we also delve into PalWorld, discussing whether we think it will be the 'one' that finally topples the Pokemon empire (spoilers: it won't.)

Enjoy!

Huge thanks to our sponsors for this episode; Woodland Health & Wellbeing!

Woodland aim to help people be the best version of themselves through one-on-one mentoring, meal planning, help with exercise plans and general advice and support.

They work with BODi, and offer various products from the Shakeology range and online workout videos - everything you need to keep both physically and mentally fit in an increasingly busy world.

What's more, they have even created a FREE gaming themed Wellness Journal and planner exclusively for our listeners!

Just reach out to Joanna on Facebook or Instagram to find out how they can help you, and grab your free planner. Just make sure to tell her that the Bucket List Gamers sent you!

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This time Jay is grilling Eddie on Easter Eggs and Cheat codes, and asking the question; Real or Hoax?

Plus we rant about 'the good old days' and make a poorly aged joke about non-Patreon listeners not getting to hear this until Christmas.

Oops!

Enjoy!!

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Samus faces new challenges as she visits Tallon IV to take on a band of phazon-mutated Space Pirates, in what happens to be one of Eddie's favourite games.

We also talk EVEN MORE about the Game On Exhibition at The Doncaster Dome, which we visited as a duo earlier in the month (head to the dlct website to find out more and book your tickets!) 

Enjoy!

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We had planned on being more upbeat this episode, but we're taking a look at Mega Man 2 (68) for the NES, so don't get your hopes up!

In addition we also talk about the value placed on games, big companies carving up games for profit, and a little more about the Game On Exhibition at The Doncaster Dome (head to the dlct website to find out more and book your tickets!) 

Now after listening it MAY seem like we've been a little hypocritical in the things we discussed when talking about Iron Lung, but hopefully our lovely intelligent listeners will understand the difference between an Indie developer putting the price of a game up by a couple of dollars, and multi-million pound companies churning out half-baked re-masters for £50.

Enjoy! 

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Considered one of the best games OF ALL TIME, it's fair to say that we don't quite share that sentiment. Why? Well you'll have to listen to find out!

For those of you that absolutely love these games, we're sorry... please don't hate us (or even worse, come after us!) we just don't get it.

In the episode we mentioned the 'Game On' event that is taking place in Doncaster until April! It's looking like a fantastic mix of hands-on gaming and gaming history, and we'll be heading over to check it out very soon!

If you'd like to find out more about the event, or even book tickets, you can check out https://www.dclt.co.uk/the-dome/activities/game-on/ for more info!

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We hope you're currently sitting with your feet up, a nice beverage on the go, watching some festive telly and getting ready for Santa to call!

Our present to you is this... the 2023 Bucket List Gamers Awards!

Unfortunately our recording platforms present to us was to not use the correct microphone during our last session, therefore Jay sounds particularly terrible. We've tidied it up the best we can, but sorry for the very obvious dip in quality!

But other than that, thank you once again for all the support this year, if this is your first episode listening to us then welcome, and we hope you have a great holiday period and new year!

The Bucket List Gamers will return in 2024!

This weeks episode is sponsored by Mayfly Games 'The Family'!

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Join us as we discuss the notoriously difficult, coin-gobbling, bullet hell space shooter and why it deserves to be so high on the Retro Gamers List!

We also discuss the morally bankrupt decision to release broken ports of 11+ year old games at a premium price, and Jay gives us an insight into his playthrough of The Walking Dead: Destinies... Spoiler... it isn't good!

Apologies for the slight audio crackle in some places!

This weeks episode is sponsored by Mayfly Games 'The Family'!

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We also talk Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch, the latest offering from everyone's favourite publisher Game Mill, and there's even a bit of Bluey for the dads... erm, I mean kids...

This weeks episode is sponsored by Mayfly Games 'The Family'!

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Half Life may have changed the game when it came to first person shooters, but does it deserve the lofty praise it receives?

Join us as we find out, then talk about Five Nights at Freddys and the much anticipated GTA 6 trailer!

Enjoy!

*If you're wondering who everyone's second-favourite Freeman is, it's Martin, obviously.

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What's more, Jay fills in the second half of the show with talk of obscure Commodore 64 games from his childhood, including a plethora of British Kids TV themed titles, a trip back to school and the heroic adventures of an Egg wearing boxing gloves.

That's Dizzy by the way. Strangely enough it's never actually mentioned in the episode that he was an Egg wearing boxing gloves... but he was, so there!

Enjoy!

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As you've probably figured out from the title, Eddie wasn't well last week and we were unable to record anything.

Fortunately we had an episode recorded that we planned on binning, as it was time-sensitive and it didn't get edited as quickly as we wanted it to be... so here it is!

In this one we DON'T talk about any of the games on the list, and instead discuss what is set to be released on the run up to Christmas (with many of them already being available to buy at this point.)

Normal service will be resumed next week, and Eddie has asked us to point out that he isn't as ill as the Episode Artwork belies, it was just a bad case of the flu and he's all better now!

Enjoy!

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Hopefully it's still quite entertaining though!

Please note, this was recorded a while ago when Jay was full of cold and likely hopped up on flu medication, so please excuse the weird voice.

Enjoy!

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Hello all our bucket kicking ghosts and ghouls, and welcome to our very special Halloween episode! Our obligatory Retro Gamer list pick for this one is Silent Hill 2 (79), but we're also talking about some of our other favourite horror games, and discussing what makes a horror game truly horrifying.

The Trick or Treaters will all be in bed now, so grab some of that leftover Halloween candy, dim the lights, snuggle up under your favourite blanket and hope The Boogeyman doesn't come for you as you listen to quite possibly the most terrifying podcast of the year (at least in terms of audio quality and nonsensical content!)

Enjoy!

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For the first time in… well, probably forever two OG gaming legends released ‘classic’ game versions in the same week. But which is better... Sonic or Mario?

We discuss Sonic Superstars and Super Mario Brothers Wonder, and ponder over whether they are worth their £50-60 price tag, plus we talk about Spider-Man 2, re-releases of Pikmin and Metal Gear Solid, and Skull Island Rise of Kong.

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Does an arcade game from 1986 score as poorly as its 80's counterparts Pacman and Tetris? Can you play Knights of the Old Republic on a Steam Deck? Is Eddie recording in the middle of an active war zone? 

All these questions, and more are answered! We also discuss what's going on with the Metal Gear Solid collection and it's ever-shifting price-point!

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Travel through time, take on the empire, Race Chocobos, play underwater football, wake up a sleeping deity, pick pockets at a carnival and much more in these classic turn based strategy games!

Plus we briefly discuss the recent Van Gough x Pokemon debacle, which has left thousands of fans disappointed (and thousands of scalpers VERY rich.)

Enjoy!

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Join us as we venture into the Dark World to investigate what makes Nintendo's 1991 smash hit such a success, discuss the one major mis-step in it's sequel A Link Between Worlds, and give our thoughts on FC 24 and Starfield (again!)

Plus Jay has a big surprise for Eddie that's sure to go down about as well as a Moblin in Hyrule Palace.

Enjoy!

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Jay played Mousehunt religiously so there's a decent amount of fanboying in this episode, as Eddie sits back in awe and lets it happen.

Huge thanks again to Giorgio for joining us and letting us in on some behind the scenes info, it was an absolute pleasure!

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A new BLG episode will be coming shortly!

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Instead of talking about a game on this list, this week we're discussing September's Nintendo Direct, and all the interesting announcements that were made! That includes remakes of two Super Mario franchise games, a brand new outing for the Mushroom Kingdom's favourite Princess and Jay's favourite game getting a release on the Switch!

We'll be back to normal before you know it!

Enjoy!

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Hideo Kojima's stealthy action series has had it's fair share of ups and downs (definitely more downs in recent years) but with the news of an impending re-release, are the original 3 games still worth playing.

Come with us on a journey through Solid Snake's past as we try to find out! 

...Wait, did that cardboard box just sneeze?

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Is it full of bugs? Yes. Is it worth playing anyway? Definitely! Skyrim has been around for an unbelievable 12 years now, and with multiple versions released across a vast array of consoles, there's a reason people keep buying it!

We also take a look at Starfield, or rather the different prices players will have to pay to get their hands on it.

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This week we put Command and Conquer (80), UFO: Enemy Unknown (65) and Lemmings (46) under the microscope to see how the RTS genre evolved. We ponder questions such as; why did this originally get made for consoles, why did this get ported to consoles and... why god why would this get ported to N64... amongst other things.

Jay also reminisces about nightmare-inducing character costumes, and tests Eddie on his Command and Conquer knowledge!

Yuri really going to regret it if you miss this one!

Note to Ric Flair: Please don't sue us, we love you really! Woooo!

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Join us as we Power Slide down memory lane to discuss Sega's 'Arcade Classic', the unlikely creation of Super Mario Kart and how it evolved into the game we know (and mostly love) today!

As well as your Banana Skins and Green Shells, be sure to grab your motion sickness medicine too... you're going to need it!

Enjoy!

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Join us as we head back to a time when Lara Croft wasn't some whimpering teenager, and instead provided a badass female protagonist for gamers everywhere to admire and aspire to. Oh, and back to a time where she ACTUALLY raided tombs...

Then jump forward to arguably the best game in the Uncharted series, which sees Nathan Drake hunt for the fabled gold city of El Dorado.

Having run out of content, we also discuss games that are in a similar genre that don't feature in the 100 Games to Play Before You Die list, including the various iterations of Assassins Creed.

Plus there's a trademark technical glitch, and a couple of rants about games we regret buying.

Enjoy! 

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We also discover Jay's inner sweet summer child, as he instinctively chooses to believe the best of 80's and 90's Mexican arcade vendors, even in the face of damning evidence against them.

Not content with discussing just one 1 on 1 fighter (mainly because there isn't a lot to say!) they also discuss some other classics of the genre that didn't make the Retro Gamer List.

Jay also reveals some tasty information about a brand new Guilty Gear: Strive Board Game that is coming out soon, and touches briefly on a new Earthbound-inspired Roguelike that caught his attention.

If you'd like to find out more about Guilty Gear Strive: The Board Game you can read Jay's News article over on Zatu here:

https://www.board-game.co.uk/news-guilty-gear-strive-announcement/

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And for the first time in the main series we've invited a guest along to BLG HQ, partly because we haven't got a bloody clue about the game, but mostly because Austin knows his stuff and adds an air of professionalism to our usually chaotic recording sessions!

If you're a Warcraft affectionado you can take a stroll down memory lane with us, and if you know nothing at all about it you can sit back and be educated just like we were!

Either way, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Please Note: Jay was still quite ill when we recorded this one and as a result sounds like death warmed up. He also vehemently claims this is why he mixed up Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76, but the rest of us aren't so sure.  

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Super Mario Brothers is the quintessential side-scrolling platform game, and if you believe the hype it single-handedly rescued the dying console gaming market after Atari's disastrous E.T. debacle! SMB3 builds on all the goodness of the first game (not so much the second, but we'll get into that) and gives it a good old polish.

Over in Segaland, Alex Kidd stepped up to the plate in 1986 looking to topple Mario's dominance and assert himself as Sega's new mascot. We all know how that went, but is Miracle world really a bad game? Listen in now to find out!

Episode 22 also marks the half-way point in our journey to look at all Retro Gamers 100 Games to Play Before You Die, so that's something, isn't it!

Enjoy!

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (25), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (85), Grand Theft Auto V (31) and Red Dead Redemption (71) are all under varying degrees of scrutiny this week, as the Bucket List Gamers try to work out just what is so alluring about taking control of some thoroughly unlikeable people.

So grab yourself a Cluckin' Bell and join us as we explore the criminal underbellies of Vice City, San Andreas and Los Santos, before taking a quick detour to New Austin!

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The Secret of Monkey Island (19) and Monkey Island 2: Le Chuck's Revenge (35) to be precise!

Journey back with us to the 90's, where point and click games were all the rage! From pirate adventures and missions in to space, to royal romps and mutated tentacles bent on world domination, the genre covered it all... and that's before we get to lounge lizards, frontier pharmacists and anthropomorphic animal investigators.

Do you want to know the secret of Monkey Island? Well you're not on your own...

*Slight correction"
During the episode we discuss Full Throttle and a particularly random puzzle which involves kicking a brick wall. We claimed that you have to stop and stare at it for a certain amount of time, but this is incorrect. The actual puzzle requires you to stand in a VERY specific spot, wait for some gauges to stop flashing and THEN kick the wall. Not quite as frustrating as we made out, but still pretty tricky.

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Umbrella have caused a whole lotta trouble in Racoon City, and it's up to the members of S.T.A.R.S, rookie cop Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield to get to the bottom of it... all without succumbing to a grizzly fate at the hands of a whole raft of genetic horrors.

Zombies, Dogs, Hunters, Lickers, Snakes, Spiders, Sharks, Alligators, Moths, even mutant plants, all these things and more are out to get you in the early Resident Evil Games, and we're looking at the influence these titles had on the gaming landscape.

So grab a shotgun, a green herb and a handful of small keys and come join us in Spencer Mansion for the latest instalment of the Bucket List Gamers Podcast! 

Itchy. Tasty. Enjoy.

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Final Fight (86), Streets of Rage (89) and Streets of Rage 2 (18) are under the microscope, along with a selection of other fist-flying arcade classics and the recent Nintendo Direct reveal.

Having almost got into a fight with his microphone, rage is very much the theme of the episode for Jay, and it seems nobody is safe... not least Sega and Nintendo!

We also find out just how petty he can be, and hear about the time he had a real-life 'and then everybody stood up and clapped' moment.

Unfortunately as a result of nearly getting KO'd by a Blue Yeti, Jay's audio has gone a bit strange in places, which we can only apologise for!

Anyway, what are you wasting time reading this for? Get listening!

Enjoy!

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This was initially a Patreon Timed Exclusive, but now it's available here for your listening pleasure!

If you want to hear DLC episodes as soon as they come out, head over to our Patreon and sign up now!

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Hints of Monty Python cross with imagery that wouldn't be out of place on an LSD trip, as Willy the Miner makes his way through a plethora of bizarre locations including The Nightmare Room, The Cuckoo's Nest, The Entrance to Hades, The Endorian Forest and Eugene's Lair.

You're going to need to perform a Quirkafleeg to get through this one!

We also discuss some games that SHOULD have been on the list that aren't, namely Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, and the mysterious ways in which Retro Gamer's list was put together.

Enjoy!

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Break out your banana stash as we look at Donkey Kong Country (78), re-jig your jiggies in preparation for Banjo-Kazooie (64) and dust off your Dostovei to take on the epic N64 classic Goldeneye (10)!

In true Bucket List Gamers style we drift off into tangents about other games such as Earthbound, Conkers Bad Fur Day and Perfect Dark.

Because someone will undoubtedly complain about it... we do have a few corrections to make regarding our lack of knowledge on Donkey Kong (particularly DK 64.)

• Kiddy Kong featured in Donkey Kong Country 3, not Baby as we stated
• There were 5 playable Kongs in DK 64
  • We forgot Chunky, and thought one of them was Dixie when actually it was her sister Tiny

We also couldn't find the Mr. Saturn noise, so we put the theme in instead (which is a lot nicer on the ears anyway!)

Enjoy!

Pssst! Did you know we have a sister podcast about Board Games? Well, we do! Check them out at www.bucketlistboardgamers.com!

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Yes, we take to the high seas in the King of Red Lions and sail all the way back to 1986, when Link first burst onto the scene to rescue Princess Zelda from the wicked Pig-like Demon King; Ganon.

Then we navigate our way to 2003 to cast our spyglass over The Great Sea, and Toon Link's exploits in The Windwaker.

Did the original Zelda set the precedent for what was to come?  Or did Nintendo take some huge risks with the franchise? Join us to find out!

Enjoy!

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We jump on board the first space ship to hell with Doom Slayer (or DoomGuy as he's probably better known), explore the very brown world of Quake and try to hold back The Flood alongside everyone's favourite Spartan; Master Chief.

Probably not the best time to point out Jay isn't very good at First Person Shooters...

Oh, and we also talk about Wolfenstein 3D, because it wouldn't be an episode of BLG without us inadvertently bringing up 'those guys' again. It'll be the last time, we promise!

Enjoy!

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In terms of the list we are carefully considering, and ranking Sonic 1 (28), Sonic 2 (14) and Sonic 3 & Knuckles (75)! But we don't stop there, discussing the 3D offerings, the cartoons, the entire Sonic Game Gear library, the Blue Blur's appearances in Nintendo games and why you should never lick a Switch cartridge.

Trust us, it all ties together... sort of. We also talk about the time Tails dies...

Just remember when it comes to Sonic... it's Robotnik, never... and we mean NEVER... Eggman!

Enjoy!

(All sonic sound clips used are copyright of Sega, please don't sue us, we need every penny we have to fight the inevitable lawsuit from Dino Dini.)

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Red and Blue kick-started a franchise that has gone on to become an absolute juggernaut, but is the love warranted or is it a surprise that something so enduring could come from such humble beginnings?

We delve into the the concept of putting 'one game across two cartridges', the introduction of a third version and even go through the laborious task of putting all 151 Gen 1 Pokemon into a Tier List (sorry about that!)

Enjoy!

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Originally planned to be a Portal 1 (61) and Portal 2 (96) Special, it quickly became apparent that there wasn't an hours worth of content, so like all professional athletes we called an audible and threw Sensible Soccer (51) and Sensible World of Soccer (44) into the mix too!

What ties these four games together I hear you ask? Well, it's the complete indifference one half of the BLG team has toward them respectively.

As a little Kings Coronation Bank Holiday treat, we've even thrown in a rant about quite possibly the worst football game ever made, and the added danger that we may well get sued over it...

Enjoy!

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Do you prefer the more typical 'Sword and Shield' type RPG set in Cyrodiil, or are you more of a wasteland wanderer, taking on Super Mutants and Deathclaws in the Capital Wasteland? Whatever your preference, it's likely there are a few bugs and glitches to keep you company.

Be warned adventurer, there are a few spoilers within!

This episode could have easily been 2 hours long, but unfortunately we took an arrow to the knee...

Enjoy!

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Is Super Mario Galaxy 2 just a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 1? Is Super Mario 64 still playable in 2023? Is it one of the best games of all time? Was it a good idea to try and talk about three of the biggest Mario games ever in an hour?

Find out the answers to these questions and a whole lot more in this extra long episode!

Oh, and there aren't any spoilers! Hurray!

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It's safe to say one of these games splits opinion between the BLG team! Also please be warned there are some fairly heavy spoilers for Shadow of the Colossus, so listen at your own risk (but please do listen!)

Enjoy!

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We also discuss the controversy arising around Resident Evil 4 Remake, and lament the loss of instruction manuals in games.

No spoilers this week! Unless you didn't know Samus from Metroid was a woman, in which case you do now so no reason not to listen!

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Fair warning, there be slight spoilers ahead, although nothing particularly spoiler-y like you may have heard in last week's Bioshock episode! 

Once again apologies for the slightly out audio levels, we have new microphones to try next week that should (hopefully) address the issue!

Enjoy! 

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While there they will be discussing 2007's Bioshock (57), the sequels and the potential movie that is in the works from Netflix.

Yes the terrible sound effect was to cover an audio glitch, and yes, those of you with ears like a hawk will be able to hear a rather rude pigeon interrupt proceedings at one point.

It wouldn't be an episode of Bucket List Gamers without some sort of audio issue at this point, and who are we to deny the people what they have come to expect?

Enjoy!

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Also up for discussion, Jay and Eddie have finally played Atomic Heart, and give their verdict on the latest futureretroistic offering (is that even a word?)

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We couldn't discuss the second game without touching on the first, and the absolute disaster that is the ending of Mass Effect 3.

So climb aboard the Normandy with us and explore BioWare's Galaxy-traversing Space Opera!

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The land of Termina is in peril, with the Moon looming ominously in the sky. What makes Majora's Mask such a polarising game, how is it different to the critically acclaimed Ocarina of Time, and is it misunderstood?

We also discuss Atomic Heart and our plans for future episodes.

Note: We improved the audio this week, but we still had a few issues when we came to edit it, so apologies for the levels and some clipping, we'll get it right soon, we promise!

If you'd like to check out 'Terrible Fate' by Ember Lab which we talk about briefly in this week's episode, you can find it here on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vbMQfaG6lo8

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The first episode experienced a few audio issues so apologies for the strange levels at certain points (and the squeaky chair in the early stages!) this will be remedied soon!

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