In this episode, we discuss the closure of BioWare. We look at how we got to this point while celebrating the impact this top-tier RPG studio had on us and the broader gaming landscape. We also touch on the leaked Mass Effect trailer and where the franchise can go from here—if anywhere. Next, Freddy gives us an update on the League of Legends World Championships, where things are looking dire for Team Liquid. Finally, Nick shares his full review of Star Wars Zero Company and returns to Night City in the latest update for Cyberpunk 2077. Thanks for listening!
Intro: Mass Effect 2
5 Things:
- Email!
- BioWare Closes
- League of Legends World Championship Update
- Star Wars Zero Company
- Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Edgerunner’s Update
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19 Oct 2026
Episode 193: GTA VI Launch Trailer, Street Fighter and League of Legends World Championship
Another week brings you another discovered audio log in the ruins of the once-beautiful utopia, Rapture. Freddy and Nick break down the iconic 2007 video game in a long-form discussion. We also dive into this week’s news with an update from the League of Legends World Championship and unpack the new launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and its incredible original track. Finally, Nick reviews the Street Fighter movie, we talk about our current and future thoughts around the PlayStation Portal, and Freddy gives the highest recommendation for the TV show Slow Horses. All this and much more! Thanks for listening.
Intro: Bioshock
6 Things:
- Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer & The Making of Grand Theft Auto VI by Jason Schreier
- League of Legend’s World Championship Breakdown
- Street Fighter Movie Review
- PlayStation Portal
- Bioshock
- Slow Horses
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12 Oct 2026
Episode 192: GTA VI Radio Stations, League of Legends, Sworn and More!
This episode isn't as long as our last supersized show, but it’s just as meaty and packed with game-fueled discussion!
First up, we tackle a massive mailbag covering a wide range of community topics:
Is physical media officially dead?
How do you tackle a massive backlog of video games?
Which game is truly worthy of being your 100th Platinum (or Mythic) trophy?
Next, Freddy breaks down the US Finals for League of Legends, which delivered plenty of wild, failed strategies and postseason controversy. Then Nick reviews Control Resonant—can Remedy save him from his recent sequel slump? Freddy also brings a surprise out of left field with SWORN, the Hades-inspired 4-player co-op action roguelike. Finally, we close out by discussing AI in game development and the radio beats you’ll be listening to while tearing through Vice City in GTA 6. Thanks for listening!
Intro: Control Resonant
6 Things:
- Email!
- League of Legend’s LCS Finals Breakdown
- Control Resonant
- Sworn
- AI Mashups and PlayStation Running Locally on PC
- Rockstar Teases Grand Theft Auto VI Radio Stations
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