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Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure

Markers on the Map

Old games and new games - from RPG to FPS, first to third-party, indie to big exclusives, Markers on the Map takes you on a journey through a vast open world where we discuss gaming news and wax lyrical (or sometimes complain) about games we"re currently playing, as well as old favorites. With two highly different tastes, we"ll take you on a gaming adventure and introduce you to a new favorite, or visit an old friend.

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All Episodes

01:00:47

Episode 105: Fall Guys in the Sea

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/11/30

In the words of the show, "it should be called Follow Guys." This week, we've got a brand new season of Fall Guys with some of the game's best new stages and items. It's an underwater theme with a lot of good and only a few complaints! We're also looking at a ton of nominees from the upcoming Game Awards, and debating just who will take home the coveted Game of the Year award. Check out @MarkersOnTheMap on Twitter for episodes, lore files, and more!

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55:52

Episode 104: 2 Fast 2 Versions

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/11/23

In the words of Big the Cat, "I'll let you borrow a rod." We're catching fish and Pokemon this time. We're back on Sonic Frontiers this week with two very different opinions on the game - time to highlight the good and the bad! Before that, we introduce the opening hours of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's massive world. And even earlier, we discuss a particularly bad toy from the early 2000s. And just what did we fish out of the pond with Big the Cat? Listen on in to find out! Check out

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58:13

Episode 103: A New Sonic Frontier

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/11/16

In the words of the show, "just Eggman doing his Eggman thing." This week, we're heading into the AAA holiday gaming season with some first impressions on Sonic Frontiers, the character's first "open world" game. Then, some spoiler-free thoughts on God of War Ragnarok as we let everyone experience the game before getting into the plot. We've also got mechanics we hate in great games and first reactions to the Game of the Year nominees. Check out @MarkersOnTheMap on Twitter for episodes, lore files,

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57:32

Episode 102: The Genre is Bayonetta

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/11/09

In the words of Skeletor, "What's the matter? Lost your king?" This week, we take a fairly long look at Bayonetta 3, a great game with some odd choices. Need your scrolling shooter, Kaiju simulator, rhythm game fix? Consider Bayonetta 3. Just trust us. We're checking out a few news stories as well, like the PSVR2 price and the sales of a franchise that deserves a next-gen upgrade. Check out @MarkersOnTheMap on Twitter for episodes, lore files, and more!

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58:03

Episode 101: Stronger Than Before

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/11/02

"Don’t patch a game, remake it." It's a new era of Markers on the Map! We're starting with a familiar game - Fall Guys. The new season brings a lot of new stages and a few new missteps in progression. We're also debuting Pokemon Drip's Gold and Silver season and rattling off a bunch of big news that happened during our break! Check out @MarkersOnTheMap on Twitter for episodes, lore files, and more!

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02:06:54

Episode 100: Pop Red

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/08/26

"The story of a lifetime... and Knuckles." On the season finale of Markers on the Map, revelations unfold in an epic cutscene. Then, our biggest special ever kicks off with a look at the long-awaited Cult of the Lamb. After that, we discuss the entirety of episode 100's top secret game - if you've heard our show, you definitely saw it coming. What you didn't see coming was our other game: it's the triumphant return of SNES Revival. Plus, we've got a news story nearly thirty years in the making. It's

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01:02:46

Episode 99: The Movie on the Map

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/08/19

A super special episode! This week, we finally discuss the entirety of the Sonic 2 movie, delving into plot, characters, surprises and more. Spoilers are everywhere! It's a new version of the hero's journey as Sonic meets Tails and Knuckles, and Robotnik returns to wreak havoc upon the quiet town of Green Hills. Plus, stick around till the end for the prelude to our upcoming 100th episode. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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01:06:42

Episode 98: The Better Xenoblade

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/08/12

Another win for the gaming helpline. This week, we're discussing a few recent releases, like the enjoyable opening hours of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and the long-awaited Wave 2 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's DLC pass. Plus, we've got some impressions on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and news on Scarlet and Violet from the Pokemon Presents! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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01:02:27

Episode 97: LeBron Mains

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/08/05

The new meta. This week, we're taking a look at, well, three fighters published by WB games. Mortal Kombat 11, Injustice 2, and Multiversus take the spotlight - the good and the bad of all of them. We also chat about the charmingly fun Golf With Your Friends. There's also news, like Knights of the Old Republic's indefinite delay, Yakuza coming to PS+, and one last bit of GodFall news. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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57:31

Episode 96: Cat Game

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/07/29

Two words: meow button. This week, we delve into the cyberpunk world of Stray, a long-awaited game where you play as a cat. We're not going into spoilers this week, but we have a long discussion on this cozy little game. We also talk about the grand Season of the Haunted in Destiny 2, and groan about skill-based matchmaking in Fall Guys. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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45:15

Episode 95: Gameplace

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/07/22

A super special episode! Back in the early 90s, an episode of Gameplace was filmed. In the early 2000s, interviews were placed in the episode in scenes where the footage was destroyed. In this episode, Gameplace Hospital transforms into Super Mario World as our heroes find themselves face-to-face with many perils as they try to protect their new friend Yoshi. It's our tribute to Garth Marenghi's Darkplace! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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01:06:53

Episode 94: Shadow Warrior Shining Bright

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/07/15

Like Doom, but fast-forwarded. Spoiler alert: this week, we're looking at what may come to be an overlooked game in the highly impressive Shadow Warrior 3. In this third installment, the game draws from fast-paced shooters like Doom Eternal to create a roller coaster of a ride that starts at 100% and never lets up. Then, we gotta rant about Rockstar... Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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01:23:02

Episode 93: Guardians of the Map

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/07/08

FULL SPOILERS for Guardians of the Galaxy are here! After our spaceship simulation is cut short, we delve into a massive discussion on the recent Guardians of the Galaxy game by Eidos Montreal. It's a huge episode overflowing with the game's plot, gameplay systems, music, characters, and more. So, huddle up Guardians, this is a big one! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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01:06:04

Episode 92: Fall Guys Direct Mini

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/07/01

Two words that shook the world: Glover plush. This week, we've got what ended up being a pretty big Nintendo Direct "Mini," which featured things like the return of Mega Man Battle Network, Pac-Man World, and Bomberman R, as well as new games like Mario+Rabbids' follow-up and Sonic Frontiers. After that, we delve into each of Fall Guys' seven new levels and give some initial impressions. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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01:01:29

Episode 91: Not E3 Fest Part 3

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/06/24

Wouldn't be "Not E3" without "Not Dino Crisis." This week, we're finishing Summer Games Fest coverage by looking at a ton of announcements from the Microsoft and Bethesda Showcase. From Redfall to Starfield, we have some thoughts. We're also discussing the remainder of Capcom's show, and the news coming out of the Final Fantasy VII anniversary stream. Apologies for some audio hiccups in the first few minutes. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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58:11

Episode 90: Not E3 Fest Part 2

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/06/17

Now in stunning third-person. This week, we continue with the massive news coming out of the Summer Games Fest by looking at new games and trailers from Geoff Keighley's main show and Devolver's "Marketing Countdown to Marketing." We've got Callisto Protocol, Cult of the Lamb, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Turtles, and more. And how about that Resident Evil news from Capcom? It's real good. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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57:34

Episode 89: Not E3 Fest Part 1

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/06/10

Where's everyone going? Bingo? It's the first week of the Summer Games Fest, so we're talking all about Sony's State of Play, Limited Run Games' showcase, and Sega's all-too-brief Sonic Central event. We've got new information on Resident Evil 4 Remake, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Stray, Sonic Frontiers, and more. There's still so much Summer Games Fest to come, as well! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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01:00:45

Episode 88: Dinowire Evolution

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/06/03

Not one long-form discussion, but two! This week, we take a look at Ghostwire Tokyo, a modern open world that feels trapped in the seventh generation, as well as the first of Jurassic World Evolution's DLC - the Secrets of Dr. Wu. Criticisms and complexities abound as we take the opportunity to really discuss these games during the light news week before Summer Games Fest begins! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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59:34

Episode 87: The Grookey’s Paw

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/05/27

Story time. This week, we explore updates and missteps with the Pokemon HOME application, take a look at Warner Bros' Multiversus beta, and chat a little about what we'd like to see in the future of the Mario Kart franchise. There's also a little more information on PS+ Premium, and a Wonderlands update that caused many people to temporarily lose their progress. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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55:38

Episode 86: The Accessible Loop

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2022/05/20

Can't go wrong with more options. This week, we revisit Deathloop with its latest patch - including a new selection of game-changing features. It's a different approach to Arkane's creative world. We also delve into Fall Guys' move into the free-to-play space, as well as the first batch of games releasing under Playstation Plus Premium. There's a lot this week! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

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