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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

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Episode 185: The One About Black Ops 6

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/11/06

Campaign, and zombies, and multiplayer, oh my! It was inevitable - the Black Ops 6 episode. Did you know that in Black Ops 6, your skins from Modern Warfare 3 won't transfer? With that out of the way, it's a real deep dive into this year's Call of Duty. The campaign is being praised as the best in years... but is it really? Well, kind of. Zombies continues trends from the recent games while adding in some much appreciated quality of life features. And MP... let's just say the maps aren't where they

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01:23:46

Episode 184: Tales from the Map IV

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/10/30

The Quest for Peace. The Gamekeeper is here to host this year's Halloween special! This time, a movie tie-in game takes center stage, and it's one we've been meaning to get to for years at this point. Full spoilers are here for a game full of frightening ghosts, tricky puzzles, and just a dash of whimsy. With plenty of rooms, each with their own unique ideas and mechanics, our brave hero ventures into this wild ride-turned-movie-turned game with tons of heart. It's almost scary how great a movie

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59:40

Episode 183: Metaphorically Speaking

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2024/10/23

Time marches on, and the age of a new king draws nearer. In Atlus' incredible new followup to the legendary Persona 5 - Metaphor: ReFantazio - a king must be crowned, and it's up to you and your comrades to get the job done. It's Persona mechanics on a grand scale as the team opts for a fantasy world over modern day cities. Systems, style, and substance collide in one of the year's best. Speaking of the year's best, we also delve into Silent Hill 2's remake a bit more. And how about a few final

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59:08

Episode 182: Vessel of Fun

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/10/16

Set your Alarmo, you won't want to miss this week's episode of Markers on the Map! It's got a little bit of everything, like an interesting new piece of equipment from the fine folks at Nintendo. It's also got a philosophical discussion on characters we want to play as in games we don't want to play. Plus, new updates on games like Diablo IV's Vessel of Hatred expansion and more thoughts on Silent Hill 2 - plus a brief look at the remake. All this and more coming right up! Check us out on X and

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01:00:32

Episode 181: Hyrule Hill

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/10/09

Pre-order now for *Snow Leopard* pet! This week, we take a look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a great new game where you finally play as Zelda. It's an exercise in finding new and interesting ways to break the game as you stack beds, attach to birds, and send your enemies right back at others in this new take on 2D Zelda. We're also looking at the opening hours of the original Silent Hill 2, right as the remake is starting to hit store shelves. And how about a small tease of what's to

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55:16

Episode 180: Spawn is Born, a Deal Awaits

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/10/02

Spawnic Underground. This week, delve back into the universe of Todd McFarlane's Spawn with the sixth generation's Spawn Armageddon. In this early-2000s hack 'n slash, Spawn wields an entire arsenal of weapons, powers, and a set of infinite chains that melt enemies like nothing. Join us for the first ten levels of this game, with more to come in future episodes. Demon hordes, smooth combat, and massive bosses await Spawn - and don't get us started on the spinoffs. All that and more as we begin

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57:00

Episode 179: Headed for Halloween

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/09/25

It's the end of September, so it's basically Halloween. This week, join us for some updates on Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies, Red Dead Redemption, Astro Bot, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (and Dawn of Sorrow), Multiversus, and more. Plus, just how awesome is Universal Studios? You'll learn just how cool it is in the intro, including a look at Super Mario World. Plus, news is headlined with developments from the Pokemon Company, a new PS1-themed collection for PS5, and, perhaps most importantly, a

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57:40

Episode 178: PS5 Pros and Cons

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/09/18

Bots, ghosts, and vampires... sounds like a semi-spooky time. This week, join us for a spoiler-free look into the gloriously joyful world of Astro Bot, one of the year's best new releases. We've also got some thoughts on Phasmophobia's creepy co-op gameplay, and the magic of rewind in the blisteringly hard Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. With news, it's the PS5 Pro as gaming's big topic, but we also take a look at some significant anniversaries, like Borderlands 3, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, and

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55:36

Episode 177: Concord and the Cat

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/09/11

Not a good week for live service hero shooters. This week, we return to the Black Ops 6 beta for some more thoughts on maps and modes as Treyarch returns to the Call of Duty franchise. We're also looking at the in and outs of Gato Roboto, Doinksoft and Devolver's "mini Metroidvania" full of charm and classic tropes. We've got a glimpse at the Switch port of Pizza Tower here, as well. And then there's the topic of the hour, the fate of Concord, a game which lasted two weeks after its long, long

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01:04:05

Episode 176: Life in the Land of Games

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/09/04

The Markers on the Map Jumbo Coloring and Activity Book 2 is the perfect companion for travelers making the trip back to Gameland. Inside, you will find pages full of classic scenes, word searches, and other exciting features. This includes, but is not limited to: discussions on strange decisions that games used to make, the upsetting launch of a brand new IP, a look at the beta for one of the year's most anticipated games, and a dive into back-to-back showcases from a company that also has a museum

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51:00

Episode 175: Masters of the Map Revelation

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/07/24

A seventh generation anomaly. This week, join us for a look back at some seventh generation games as we revisit the middle of the year 2013. We discuss some absolute classics like Borderlands 2, Red Dead Redemption, Final Fantasy XIII, Metal Gear Solid 4, and rattle off a few more favorites. Plus, we've got a classic game, too: Godzilla Monster War for the Super Famicom. Yes, a game only released in Japan. All this and more, as well as our latest big lore cutscene! New episodes of the show will

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01:05:06

Episode 174: The Same Place as E3

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/07/17

E3 may be gone, but Anime Expo is stronger than ever. But first, take a look at the past in our latest lore cutscene! This week, we talk all about our trip to Anime Expo 2024, including what we did, what we saw, and what we bought. There was also tons of lore drops at the Sonic x Shadow panel, and a look at some upcoming games through demos. These include Metaphor Re: Fantazio, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Gundam Breaker 4, and Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact. Plus, we're finally closing out the latest

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51:06

Episode 173: The Fifth Launch Lineup

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/07/03

We cannot ignore the fact that there's a Bubsy collection now. This week, it's the return of the Launch Lineup! This time, we're taking a look at the rollout of GameCube launch titles across Japan, North America, and Europe - but only the actual launch titles, so you won't see things like Melee or Pikmin here. What you will see is Luigi's Mansion, Super Monkey Ball, Batman Vengeance, and even Tarzan and Donald Duck. With three launches in the span of a handful of months, the GameCube does have one

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58:00

Episode 172: Directly Beyond Expectations

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/06/26

Marvel, baby. This week, it's the greatest Nintendo Direct of all time. It's got a little something for everyone. The grand reveal of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. A new installment in the Mario and Luigi series. A Zelda game where you actually play as Zelda. A remaster of the one missing Donkey Kong Country game on Switch. A collection of seven legendary Marvel classics by Capcom. The English debut of Ace Attorney Investigations 2. A trilogy of HD-2D remakes for Dragon Quest. There's so much in this

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01:02:31

Episode 171: Indiana Jones and the Xbox Showcase

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/06/19

Activision, why? This week, we take an in-depth look at an admittedly great Xbox Showcase for this year's Summer Game Fest. There's lots to be excited about coming out of Microsoft Game Studios, Bethesda, and their partners such as Gears of War E-Day, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Interesting new IPs get thrown in the mix like the endearing South of Midnight and a new turn-based RPG in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And of course, some third-party heavy hitters like

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01:01:47

Episode 170: The Shape of Summer

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/06/12

A Valorant Moment. This week, we're delving straight into Summer Game Fest's opening showcases - the main show and Devolver's annual Direct. It's definitely a year that's light on surprises, but big on updates to things like Monster Hunter Wilds, Street Fighter 6, Alan Wake 2, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Anger Foot, Cult of the Lamb, Metaphor Re: Fantazio, Skate, Batman Arkham Shadow, Sonic x Shadow Generations and a whole bunch more. There's also a couple of smaller new announcements like Lego

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01:10:50

Episode 169: A State of Swords and Superstars

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/06/05

Just what we needed, another live service. This week, we're taking a look at Sony's latest State of Play, which featured 14 games from PC ports to live service worries, remakes, and highly anticipated sequels. Throw in a few VR games, some Soulslikes, and some free-to-play stuff, and you've got an okay show. That's not all this week, though, as we delve into the full release of Multiversus, discuss more of Rise of the Ronin, and revisit Sonic Superstars for a moment or two. Plus, it's the Sun and

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01:21:57

Episode 168: The Saga of Spawn

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/05/29

At last, the glorious return of SNES Revival. This week, we take a super deep dive into Todd McFarlane's Spawn for the SNES. It's a short but memorable 2D platformer and beat 'em up hybrid that those who have played both Street Fighter and Mega Man X will feel right at home with. Big sprites, vivid visuals, interesting life systems, and even more unique powers translate very well from the moody inked pages of this tragic antihero to the 16-bit world of the SNES. We've also got a few news stories

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58:38

Episode 167: Ghost in the Well

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/05/22

The time has come: Bigmode. This week, we take a look at the first game published by Bigmode, Animal Well, a puzzle-based Metroidvania where a tiny blob must navigate the mysteries and strange horrors of an underground world. It may not be perfect, but it's one of the most interesting games in the genre we've seen in a while. That's not all, though, as we return for more Stellar Blade, Rise of the Ronin, and even Overwatch 2. It's the last couple of weeks before the onslaught of Summer Games Fest

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Episode 166: The Chaotic Industry

Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure ·

2024/05/15

Come on, games industry. This week, it's a full episode of news as Microsoft is closing studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and RedFall developer Arkane Austin. We go in-depth with our thoughts on these closures, as well as other closures, and the live service model. What's more, there's some wild news about Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League's missteps. It's not all bad, though, as we finally have confirmation on a brand new system from Nintendo. It's been a while since we

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