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Between The Joysticks

Between The Joysticks

A podcast! About video games and the industry! Join Nick and Jon as they talk about video game topics. New episodes every Wednesday!

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01:26:13

Episode 60: The Xbox Podcast

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2023/08/05

We are moving formats to a Microsoft Xbox podcast because one of the co-hosts is a traitor. Since we are an Xbox show now we talk about one of the biggest Xbox releases of the year, Hi-Fi Rush. We also talk about PlayStation Blog’s article on the 13 unmissable games of the second half of the year. We determine if they are missable or not. Finally we go retro to discuss the original Sonic The Hedgehog video game and finish with a non video game topic, talking about the big movie of the summer,

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01:03:37

Episode 59: Twisted Metal

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2023/07/29

We bring back an old favorite topic - the Defcon Level! You might think this is out of nowhere but Nick makes his case. Fall continues to look absolutely amazing for games with Armored Core VI and Sea of Stars making their own cases for why you should play them. Finally we are heavy with video game adaptations this week as both Twisted Metal and Resident Evil: Death Island are out and we share our thoughts on them. We talk all that and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening! Intro:

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01:04:22

Episode 58: Superhero Showdown

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2023/07/22

San Diego Comic Con is here and influences a news heavy podcast. Spider-Man 2 shows off its story, Sony and Microsoft play nice over Call of Duty, Xbox removes Games With Gold and a rumored PlayStation 5 Pro kicks off the show. Finally we talk about the rise in AAA digital only releases and in our last segment, get into our underoos and rank all of the upcoming superhero video games on the horizon. All this and much more in this week’s podcast! Thanks for listening! Intro: Spider-Man 2 6

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01:23:09

Episode 57: Twisted Trial

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2023/07/14

I hope you are ready because we are back with another podcast that features a Jon rant about his favorite topic… Xbox Game Pass. Of course this is brought on because Microsoft’s year and a half long acquisition of Activision Blizzard appears to be reaching its conclusion. Nick has completed Final Fantasy XVI and reviews it. Finally we take a look at some news items with a new game announcement, a new trailer and another update to the PlayStation Plus catalog of games. All this and much more in this

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01:19:10

Episode 56: Items or No Items?

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2023/07/08

Jon and Nick talk about one of life’s biggest questions… do you play Smash Bros with items on or items off? A debate for the ages. We also take the time to update our Top 10 favorite PS5 games of all time with some huge changes to the list. Finally as fall begins to creep closer we look at 3 games that have started their push for why you should pick them over the myriad of games coming this fall. We also check in on the gang of Clive, Jill, Cid and Torgal in Final Fantasy XVI. All this and much more

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01:19:07

Episode 55: Dominant May Cry

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2023/07/01

We are back to battle Eikons, cast Firaga and ride Chocobos as a new Final Fantasy game is out and we have our early impressions of it. Annapurna won’t let the E3 season die as they too have a showcase with a few interesting titles sprinkled throughout. Also the FTC goes to court with Microsoft and Nick pulls some interesting quotes / reveals from it. Finally Jon brings another trivia game to torture Nick with about trophy titles. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening

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01:34:21

Episode 54: A New Challenger Approaches!

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2023/06/23

Did we say “E3, not E3” was over? Nintendo enters the fray as they officially wrap up the showcase season and flesh out what the rest of the year looks like. Jon and Nick cover the showcase and what looks to be one of the busiest second half of the year in an already busy 2023 for video games. Nick has hit the streets in Street Fighter 6 and talks about it. Finally we talk about the new industry standard, different launch editions of video games. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks

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01:35:05

Episode 53: Showcase Showdown

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2023/06/17

We move into Year 2 of the podcast and what a week to kick it off! Xbox has a lot to prove in its showcase as it highlights the games that are coming and shows off Bethesda’s next big RPG, Starfield. Jon and Nick talk about the show as well as the highs and lows from the Xbox, Ubisoft & Capcom showcases. In a shocking twist, Jon has FINALLY completed Elden Ring and has become an Elden Lord! Yay! PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium is also moving into Year 2 with some exciting announcements. Oh and we

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01:24:30

Episode 52: Summer Game Fest

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2023/06/09

We move on to the next showcase of the “E3, not E3”, Summer Game Fest. Join Nick and Jon as they review the showcase, talk about all the announcements and look into the future of the few “E3, not E3” showcases that are upcoming. We talk all about that Spider-Man 2 release date, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth trailer and all of the new game announcements of the show. Thanks for listening! Intro: Summer Game Fest 3 Things: - Summer Game Fest 2023 Review - Summer Game Fest 2023 Announcements - Xbox Game

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01:49:09

Episode 51: Top 10 Games of All Time

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2023/06/02

We finally got there. We bring our Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time and it takes a long time to get through but let me tell you, it's worth it. From there we preview the next big “Not-E3, E3 Event” from Geoff Keighley, Summer Game Fest. Finally we touch on the games we have been playing including a little known Zelda game that has been the hype of the internet, review Capcom’s RE4 Remake and give impressions on Street Fighter 6. All this and EVEN MORE in this week’s episode. Thanks for

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01:13:48

Episode 50: PlayStation Blues

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2023/05/27

The Sony Showcase has arrived and it was underwhelming to say the least. Join Nick and Jon as they talk about the much anticipated showcase and give their thoughts on all the announcements and lack of announcements from the show. Thanks for listening! Intro: Jim Ryan, President and CEO of SIE 6 Things: - PlayStation Showcase Review - New Games from Haven / Bungie / Firewalk Studios - 3 Highlights - 3 Lowlights - Spider-Man 2 Gameplay - Project Q / Earbuds Outro: The Only Thing They Fear is

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01:32:09

Episode 49: It's Happening

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2023/05/20

I cannot believe it happened. We are getting the long awaited PlayStation Showcase. Are you screaming in joy? I know I am. Jon and Nick talk about the announcement as well as the next entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise which has a very interesting roster. We also get into our Top 20 favorite games of all time and touch on a few more news items of the week. Finally we have some exciting announcements about the future of the podcast. You do not want to miss this episode! Thanks for

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01:27:49

Episode 48: Display Case Disregard

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2023/05/12

The lead up to the rumored Sony Showcase is driving us crazy, but we take the time to talk about the last time PlayStation had a showcase all the way back in 2021. Sony 1st party studios are in the news as we mourn the loss of PixelOpus and celebrate 20 years of Guerrilla Games. Jon finds time to check out the indie title, Tunic and we talk about the 1st year of PlayStation Plus Extra games. If that is not enough we are getting close to our #1 game in our favorite games of all time list! All this

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00:59:03

BONUS: Persona 5 Royal

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2023/05/10

This is your calling card. The Phantom Thieves are here to steal your heart! In this very special bonus episode we travel to Shujin Academy to discuss how a ragtag team of high school students and a talking cat lead to one of the greatest JRPG games of all time! If you have not played or completed Persona 5 there will be spoilers throughout the entire episode. Now let's form a contract and unlock your inner Persona! Thanks for listening! Intro: Persona 5 Royal Outro: Rivers in the Desert -

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01:45:45

Episode 47: Xbox Out-Consoled

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2023/05/06

Lightsabers and vampires lead us to our longest podcast yet! Redfall’s review score leads to a very candid and open interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Jon gets fired up. Nick joins Cal Kestis in the fight against the Empire in Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and reviews it. We continue even deeper into our top 50 games of all time and find time to discuss more Star Wars and discuss that rumored Sony Showcase we desperately want to happen. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Intro: Star

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01:46:01

Episode 46: Jon v. PlayStation Pals

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2023/04/29

Where is that bonus podcast about Persona 5? We get to the bottom of it with a trial that will shake the very foundation of the podcast. In the ramp up to Episode 50 of the show we start talking about our favorite video games of all time. Finally we wrap up with some news items including a giant blow to Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard, some hot new trailers and May’s PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for May. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening! Intro:

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01:32:52

Episode 45: Burning Fists

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2023/04/22

If you suffer from pyrophobia, beware, as we have a lot of hot things to talk about. Nick has played through the entirety of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores and reviews it, Sony acquires Firewalk Studios and Dhalsim shows up for a Street Fighter 6 showcase AND demo. Jon surprisingly brings the games by reviewing Neon White and shares his impressions on Vernal Edge. We also find time to talk about our favorite video game merchants. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Intro: Neon

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01:19:47

Episode 44: Good Boy(!) Torgal

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2023/04/14

Sony brings us yet another State of Play all about the upcoming JRPG juggernaut, Final Fantasy XVI. We talk about everything shown in the extensive 25 minute showcase. Jon has played the early moments of Resident Evil 4 and has some impressions before moving on to discussing the iconic merchant from the game. We also spend some time talking about our most anticipated games announced so far and touch on Microsoft's upcoming big release, Redfall, running only at 30 FPS. We talk about this and much

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01:19:07

Episode 43: Haptic Diaper

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2023/04/08

We are back to talk about some out of left field ideas to fix the stagnant sales of PSVR2. Jon and Nick are sticking with their comfort foods and hanging out in Shujin Academy and The Lands Between but that does not stop us from talking about some juicy Sony handheld rumors and reminiscing about what made E3 so great. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening! Intro: Persona 5 Royal 6 Things: - Elden Ring - Persona 5 Royal - Our Favorite E3 Moments - News Round-up -

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01:10:26

Episode 42: A Grave Mistake

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2023/04/01

Beware there are a lot of corpses in this episode. Not only did Jon and Nick commit necromancy in the Diablo IV beta, Nick has killed a lot of Ganados in Resident Evil 4. Speaking of the dead, E3 is dead this year… again, but that won’t stop Geoff Keighley and every publisher from holding its own event. Finally MultiVersus is dying too and is being killed off just so it can be raised from the dead and return in 2024. We talk about all this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for

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