Praise The Game

This week, PtG breaks down the recent Nintendo Direct Mini and discuss the road for Nintendo's continued brand reboot in 2018. Pete finds de wae in VR Chat and details the Overwatch League launch. Andrew dies (many, many times) playing Escape from Tarkov. Nick breaks down some varied first impressions of the Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT beta. (What's Loaded Up) - Escape from Tarkov, Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT, VR Chat (News) - Dragon Ball FighterZ beta, HTC Vive Pro, Overwatch League launch, CD Project Red's Cyperpunk 2077, Square Enix Final Fantasy releases

It's been a while, PtGers, but the boys are back! What is the future of Battle Royale games? Why are PUBG and Fortnite so successful? What does PtG want to see improved in the genre? Plus, the Battle Royale segment returns, and PtG talk about their gaming goals for 2018! (What's Loaded Up) - Fortnite, BotW Champion's Ballad DLC, Nidhogg 2, Escape from Tarkov, Absolver (News) - Lawbreakers publisher dropping support, PUBG to PS4 (+ comics,TV show and a movie?), Paladins Battle Royale mode coming, Monster Hunter World PC news, Overwatch League starting, Star Citizen king of Kickstarter

It’s the Krampus Spectacular! PtG welcomes returning guests Mike Lejuez and Swirl for a special end-of-the-year episode discussing PSX, the Game Awards and our most anticipated games of 2018. Not to mention... various cereals, liquid people and the existential crisis of Destiny players. Praise it! (What’s Loaded Up) - Monster Hunter World Beta, BDO, Overwatch, Lost Sphere, PUBG, Warframe, Stick Fight (News) - PSX and Game Awards in review (including Death Stranding speculation), PUBG Xbox and 1.0 release Special Guests: Mike Lejuez and Swirl .

PtG list their personal Top 5 games of 2017 in this special excerpt from Episode 39, ahead of the Game Awards this week. Will Nick pick an RPG? Does Andrew enjoy climbing mountains in Zelda most of all? Will Pete even finish a game? Find out this time on Praise the Game!

PtG name their Top 5 Games of 2017 ahead of the Games Awards! The boys also talk about trash animals in mobile gaming, Pokemon-related car accidents, Super Mario cereal (Pete's psyched) and expectations for Playstation Experience next week. (What's Loaded Up) - HellBlade: Senua's Sacrifice, Final Fantasy 15 Comrades, NHL 18, Civilization VI, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Warframe (News) - Bungie addresses Destiny 2 content concerns, PUBG coming to mobile in China, Pokemon Go causes car accidents, Super Mario Odyssey cereal, Square Enix's Final Fantasy anniversary, PSX expectations, Game Awards

This week, PtG talks about the recent EA Games lootbox/micro-transaction controversy and the impact it is having in the media and industry. Are lootboxes the same as gambling? Plus, Andy tries Skyrim VR, Pete is still MMO'd and Nick returns to Nioh and Final Fantasy 15. YOU GAMBLED?! (What's Loaded Up) - Skyrim PSVR, Rocket League (Switch), Nioh, FF15 Comrades, Slender, For Honor, ESO, Overwatch (News) - Prepping for Black Friday, Sea of Thieves trailer, Stardew Valley content teaser, Starcraft 2 is free to play, Gamestop Gamepass issues, Niantic's Harry Potter game, PUBG Game Awards nomination debate, CoD WWII micro-transaction delay, trash garbage rating scale

This week, PtG discuss big showings at Paris Games Week including the Last of Us: Part II teaser trailer, Detroit: Become Human gameplay and the exciting new game Ghost of Tsushima by Suckerpunch! (What's Loaded Up) - Super Mario Odyssey, Call of Duty: WWII, Slender: the Arrival, Destiny 2 (News) - Blizzcon 2017, Super Mario Odyssey and Switch success, Stranger Things PSVR, Gamestop Powerpass rental service, EA addresses lootbox controversies

Happy Halloween - it's the spooky episode! PtG discusses scary games, first impressions of Super Mario Odyssey, cabbage cats (what?) and much more in this special episode. Spook it! (What's Loaded Up) - Super Mario Odyssey, Destiny 2, ESO, SNES Classic (News) - Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp news, Metal Gear Solid V free on Xbox, Metal Gear Survive release date, Sony prepping big announcements, Microsoft discontinues Kinect, Steam Halloween sale

This week, PtG talks about underrated, overlooked and cult classic games they feel deserve a second look by gamers. Arguably the biggest release dates of the year, a lively What's Loaded Up (Andy god MMO'd) and a deeper look at why EA closed down Visceral Studios fill out an episode closed with Twitter poll results. (What's Loaded Up) - Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Elder Scrolls Online, Archage, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Fire Emblem Warriors (News) - Steam Halloween sale date, Attack on Titan for Switch, Halloween event explosion, EA closes Visceral Studios

PtG talks about the concept of Pay-to-Win in games including Star Wars: Battlefront II, Shadow of War and many more. Plus, a lively What's Loaded Up and big upcoming release dates. (News) - Square Enix's Monster Energy Supercross, Horizon Zero Dawn: Frozen Wilds trailer, possibility of Injustice 2 on Switch, Fortnite Battle Royale has 10 million players, Cliff Beszinski tries to keep Lawbreakers alive (What's Loaded Up) - Shadow of War, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Online, Overwatch Junkenstein's Revenge, Pokemon Emerald, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Battlefield 1

PtG discusses how challenging games may be making a comeback in popularity and what that means for gaming as a whole. Plus, the boys talk about how some underwhelming map design impacted their opinions of the Star Wars Battlefront II beta. (News) - God Eater 3 announcement, Project Hikari VR by Square Enix, Super Mario Odyssey assist function (What's Loaded Up) - Star Wars: Battlefront 2 beta, Stardew Valley on Switch, Metroid Fusion

PtG talks about the elements of immersive gaming experiences including graphics, sound design, story and more. Plus, reactions to the Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer and Call of Duty: WW2 beta. (News) - Metal Gear Gear Solid V for free, Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer, Mario Bros. on Switch, Jennifer Lopez invests in Overwatch eSports, Stardew Valley Switch port news, Fortnight Battle Royale console launch (What's Loaded Up) - Bayonetta, Sleeping Dogs, Divinity 2: Original Sin, Skyrim, Call of Duty: WW2 beta, Thimbleweed Park, Cuphead

PtG talks exciting news from Tokyo Game Show 2017 including surprises from Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Konami and more! (News) - Doom Switch gameplay, Wolfenstein trailer, possible Evil Within 2 Switch port, Star Wars Battlefront 2 map reveal, PUBG and Fortnite legal drama, CoD: WW2 story trailer, Overwatch League dates set, Tomb Raider movie trailer, Red Dead Redemption 2 info teaser, Tokyo Game Show (What's Loaded Up) - Project Octopath Traveler demo, Steamworld Dig 2, Metroid: Samus Returns, Overwatch

It's part two of the brothers podcast! This week Nick's brother Dr. John Mihaltses comes on the cast to discuss violence in videogames. Plus a whole lot of Nintendo news and announcements. Praise it! (News) - Skyrim VR and Switch release dates, Doom 2016 and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus on Switch, Minecraft for 3DS launch, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 release date, Project Octopath Traveler demo, Mario nipples, Okami HD announcement, PewdiePie controversy (What's Loaded Up) - Dark Souls III, Bayonetta, NHL 18, Fortnite Special Guest: John Mihaltses .

PtG welcomes returning guest Mike Lejuez to talk Destiny 2. The boys discuss timed exclusive content in games and why it might just be... bulls**t. Plus, the Battle Royale segment returns - this time Halo Spartans vs. Destiny Guardians! (News) - LA Noire re-release, Blizzard Arena opening, Settlers of Catan in VR (What's Loaded Up) - Destiny 2, GTA 5, Final Fantasy 13, GoldenEye Source, Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Pokemon Moon, Morrowind (Battle Royale) - Halo Spartans vs Destiny Guardians Special Guest: Mike Lejuez.

This week, PtG discusses the future of motion control functionality in videogames and how platforms like the Nintendo Switch and PSVR will impact it going forward. Some big release dates, news and surprising picks for What's Loaded Up round out the episode. (News) - Bethesda Game of Thrones speculation, Sonic Forces release date, Nindies Summer Showcase highlights, best in show at Gamescom, Skyrim for Switch footage, Nintendo sued for motion controls, Final Fantasy 15/Assassin's Creed crossover event, new trailer for The Inpatient (What's Loaded Up) - Final Fantasy 13, Just Cause 3, Stardew Valley, Skyrim, Rainbow Six: Seige, Destiny 2 beta, Pokken Tournament DX demo

This week PtG discuss aspects of successful multiplayer games, personal preferences and anecdotes. Plus, big XB1 X news and a gear up for Gamescom 2017. (News) - Gamescom news, XB1 X preorders, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT release date, Monster Hunter World trailer, Crackdown 3 delayed (What's Loaded Up) - Sonic Mania, PUBG, No Man's Sky, Hey! Pikmin, Neptune's Pride

Professional musician Richard Straub joins PtG for a discussion about the music of videogames. (News) - No Man's Sky update, Overwatch adding deathmatch, Super Meat Boy to come to Switch (What's Loaded Up) - Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 2, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Lawbreakers, Persona 5, Tacoma Special Guest: Richard Straub.

PtG welcomes returning guest Swirl for a discussion on the pros and cons of early access gaming, including controversial titles like Ark: Survival Evolved and Fortnight. Plus - an eclectic What's Loaded Up, including Nick's new Switch, Overcooked, beta tests and more! (News) - Stardew Valley multiplayer, Witcher and Destiny 2 adult coloring books, FF15 closed beta, Overwatch League salary news, Ark: Survival Evolved full release delay (What's Loaded Up) - Nick's Switch, FF15 multiplayer beta, NHL 2018 beta, Overcooked, Splatoon 2, Overwatch, Castlevania III Special Guest: Swirl .

PtG debates the pros and cons of evolving technical, narrative and other changes in a game series. A slew of retro gaming news as well as a varied What's Loaded Up (Pete got his PC!) rounds out the episode. (News) - Kingdom Hearts 3 update, Ataribox announcement, Sega Genesis Flashback and Atari Flashback pricing, SNES Classic sold out, possible N64 classic, PUBG controversies, Nintendo Online app troubles, Doom free update, Pokemon Go legendaries (What's Loaded Up) - SOMA, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Splatoon 2, Superhot VR, Destiny 2 beta, South Park: The Stick of Truth, RPG Maker MV