Since its creation in early 2010 IBeatItFirst.com has been dedicated to creating news and reviews for gamers, by gamers. From the latest PC to Console games, IBeatItFirst.com is full of reviews without hype or exaggeration, giving you an honest working man’s perspective into what games are hot or not. Focusing on games & peripherals coming out, and not snacks & comic books like some of the other sites, we keep the site focused and delivering what you want. If ever there is any question on whether you can trust our reviews, just remember 1 thing, according to the internet….
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In episode 175 of the podcast, the guys crack open award-winning beers before diving headfirst into an action-packed review session covering everything from the brutal combat of Marvel's Wolverine and the shopkeeping mechanics of Moonlighter 2 to the nostalgic charm of the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD 2D Remake and narrative depth of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. The conversation turns spicy as The Guys tackle major gaming industry drama, dissecting Sony’s controversial digital licensing stance, Sony's sudden funding cancellation for Hideo Kojima's project, and Microsoft's dystopian ad-injection patent. After geeking out over revolutionary AMD ray tracing technology that reduces RAM requirements by 98%, the guys wrap up with retro gaming anecdotes, community banter, and plugs for network shows like Cutscene and Patch Notes.
24 Aug 2026
IBIF Podcast 174 – Trailer Park Gang Bang
The Guys officially gave the podcast a makeover, prioritizing actual game talk and industry news before spiraling into their new, mandatory segment, "You’re wrong because reasons." They dove into the chaotic energy of managing a gas station and hunting deer for jerky in Good Deer, dissected the strategy of Unicorn Overlord, and had a collective "we're officially old" moment while celebrating Samsung’s new hearing-aid earbuds. Amidst the existential dread over digital-only game ownership, The Guys also took a trip down memory lane to their childhoods—where "replayability" meant playing Mega Man or Final Fantasy 7 on loop simply because that was the only game they could afford.
27 Jul 2026
IBIF Podcast 173 – We Gots da Swag
Join The Guys as they attempt to balance serious industry analysis with the realization that they’re mostly just two adults screaming into the digital void. Between dissecting why modern gaming performance feels like a dumpster fire and ranting about daylight savings like the retirees they aspire to be, they also find time to recap their latest convention disasters—including the time they accidentally convinced security they were crusading against Cocker Spaniels. From obsessing over bizarre 2000s-era gun-shaped computer mice to pranking their own bosses via comic books, The Guys deliver a mix of sharp industry critique and "we have absolutely no idea what we’re doing" energy. It’s the gaming podcast for anyone who loves the industry but is mostly just here for the jank.
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