We explore our gaming experiences from 2024 with guests Alyxa and Matthew Bliss. Part one of the conversation centres on our top three games of the year, with Alyxa reminiscing about the nostalgia of Persona 3 Portable, while Matthew highlights narrative-driven games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and The Last of Us Part 1. We discuss the joy of revisiting older games, contrasting their accessibility with the frustrations of modern titles.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Metal Gear
• Metal Gear Solid
• Powerwash Simulator
• Resident Evil

Join Jay as he flings his boomerang into the face of Dr. Wiley’s evil robot… what? We’re not talking about Mega Man? Sure looks like a Mega Man game. Anyway, grab your power suit and let’s embark on a pixelated journey filled with boomerangs, robots, and a whole lot of retro gaming goodness!

• Power Blade
• Power Blazer
• Mega Man II
• The Legend of Zelda
• Super Mario Bros. 3

Jay delves into the dark and twisted world of the 1998 video game Shadow Man, exploring its creepy atmosphere, challenging controls, and deeply unsettling themes. With humour and insight, he takes listeners on a journey through Deadside, the afterlife realm that players must navigate, discussing the game’s eerie music, non-linear progression, and disturbing lore.

• Shadow Man
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to The Past
• Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
• Metroid
• Castlevania