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Unskippable Dialogue - Gaming Podcast

Unskippable Dialogue

Unskippable Dialogue is an Irish gaming podcast about the games we can’t stop thinking about long after the credits roll. Every week, we break down new releases, revisit cult classics, and argue (politely… mostly) about what works, what doesn’t, and why some games deserve a second chance.Expect honest video game reviews, development stories worth telling, and conversations that drift naturally from indie oddities to blockbuster misfires. We’re big on context, allergic to hype, and not afraid to

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059 - Rise of the Tomb Raider Review – Worth Playing...

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2026/04/01

Is Rise of the Tomb Raider actually worth your time, or is it one of those games you play for a few hours and quietly abandon?This week on Unskippable Dialogue, we dig into Lara Croft’s second outing in the reboot trilogy and figure out why it never quite clicks. On paper, it has everything—big set pieces, slick traversal, stealth combat, but something about it feels… off.We get into:Why the gameplay loop starts to feel like busyworkThe difference between a world that pulls you in and one that just

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058 - Slay the Princess – The Indie Horror...

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2026/03/11

In this episode ofUnskippable Dialogue – the Irish gaming podcast, Pearse and Conor dive intoSlay the Princess, the critically acclaimed indie horror visual novel from Black Tabby Games.Originally released on PC and recently expanded withThe Pristine Cutfor consoles,Slay the Princesschallenges players with a deceptively simple mission: go into the basement and kill the princess before she destroys the world. Easy, right? Not quite.What unfolds is a twisted psychological narrative filled

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057 - Sorry We're Closed - Love, Demons & Corner Shops

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2026/02/11

In this week’s episode ofUnskippable Dialogue– your favourite Irish gaming podcast – Pearse and co‑host dive deep intoSorry We’re Closed, the indie survival‑horror game that mixes PS1 nostalgia with queer romance, satanic curses and supermarket shelves.Expect witty banter about love as horror, capitalism as the real monster, and whether clunky combat can actually make a game scarier. We unpack developer à la mode games’ journey, publisher Akupara Games’ support, and the awards buzz surrounding this

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056 - Cyberpunk 2077: The Most Cyber Disaster of All...

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2026/01/21

In this episode ofUnskippable Dialogue, your favourite Irish gaming podcast with more dry humour than a Bethesda bug log, Conor takes onCyberpunk 2077, from Keanu-powered hype to broken promises and the mother of all patch notes. We relive the pre-order chaos, the pantsless NPCs, the legendary yellow apology screens, and that time Sony booted the game from its own shop.But it’s not all memes and meltdowns. Cyberpunkdidn’t just survive; it evolved. Thanks to relentless fixes, community feedback, and

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055 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Game the Internet...

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2026/01/14

This week onUnskippable Dialogue, Pearse finally sits down withMetroid Prime 4: Beyond, a game that spent seven years in development, one very public reset, and somehow still arrived carrying the weight of everyone’s expectations like a cursed Chozo artefact.We talk about the logo-only reveal back in 2017, the 2019 development restart, and howBeyondopens feeling more like Halo than Metroid, Space Pirates, marines everywhere… and then they vanish completely. Classic.There’s a deep dive into scanning

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054 - The Skippies 2025: Our Extremely Serious Take...

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2025/12/17

The Game Awards 2025 are done, dusted, and already being argued about online, so naturally, Unskippable Dialogue decided to do ourown version. Welcome toThe Skippies.In this episode, Pearse and Conor break downThe Game Awards 2025from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, covering the big winners, the obvious winners, and the ones that caused a bit of side-eye. We talkClair Obscur cleaning up, Battlefield 6 taking best audio, No Man’s Sky still refusing to die, and why GTA 6 being “Most Anticipated”

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053 - Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion: Beta Ray Bill,...

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2025/12/10

Get ready for another instalment of your favourite Irish gaming podcast! In this episode, Conor and the Tokken lads trade in pizza for Power Cosmic as they tackleMarvel’s Cosmic Invasion– the brand‑new beat‑’em‑up from Tribute Games and Dotemu.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Spider‑Man teams up with Nova or whyBeta Ray Bill’s Stormbreaker hovers mid‑screen, we’ve got you covered. The lads chat about their experiences with the game’sCosmic Swapsystem, the deep‑cut roster (hello, Cosmic

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052 - Dispatch – The Superhero Telltale Successor We...

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2025/12/03

In this week’s episode ofUnskippable Dialogue, the Irish gaming podcast for gamers who prefer their heroics with a dash of chaos and a hint of Buldak hot sauce. Conor takes the lead and reviewsDispatch, the new superhero narrative adventure fromAdHoc Games, built by formerTelltaledevs and rescued from oblivion byCritical Role. Across 7 hours of sharp writing, deeply cursed characters, messy romances, and a dispatch system that’s basicallyCoffee TalkmeetsXCOM,Dispatchabsolutely floored us and Conor

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051 - Donkey Kong Bananza: Bananas, Boss Fights & Big...

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2025/11/26

This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse and Conor go full banana-mad as we review Donkey Kong Bananza, the brand-new Switch 2 adventure from Nintendo EPD Tokyo, the powerhouse team behind Mario Odyssey and the Galaxy series.From Void Co.’s corporate villainy to Pauline’s musical awakening, molten-banana endgame chaos, and Donkey Kong’s most expressive makeover yet, we break down everything this jungle odyssey throws at you.Expect discussion on DK’s new animations, modern Nintendo design

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050: Legends Z-A, Mega Starmie, and the Return of Kalos

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2025/11/12

This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse dives Pokéball-first into the neon-lit alleyways of Lumiose City as we unpack the chaos and glory of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. From its bold urban redesign to real-time battles that have us ducking for cover, we break down what makes this Kalos comeback both brilliant and slightly bonkers. Yes, we’re looking at you, Mega Starmie.We talk rogue Megas, battling after dark, and exactly how many hands Mega Eelektross needs to start a fight. There’s a full rundown of

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049 - SIFU (2022) - A Lesson in Vengeance and Mastery

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2025/10/29

In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, Conor takes Pearse through Sifu. Slow Clap’s brutal, stylish martial arts brawler that turns every punch, parry, and defeat into a lesson in patience, precision, and self-improvement.Set in a gorgeously stylised, cel-shaded world inspired by Hong Kong action cinema, Sifu puts players in the shoes of a young martial artist avenging their murdered master. But vengeance has a cost: every death ages you, and mastery demands more than brute force; it

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048 – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review (PS5)

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2025/10/22

This week, we dive web-first intoMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on the PS5 – from symbiote suit smackdowns to soaring with the new Web Wings. We break down Insomniac’s ambitious sequel, dig into the major story twists (spoiler warnings in place), and chat about what makes this the most cinematic Spider-Man game yet.We’re also talking community shoutouts (big thanks to Ray from Mayo!), plus the drama surrounding the Insomniac hack that revealed future Marvel plans.Spidey superfans, PS5 players, and anyone into

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047 - Metro 2033 Redux Review — Life’s Better...

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2025/10/08

In this week’s episode ofUnskippable Dialogue, Conor takes us deep below the ruins of Moscow to reviewMetro 2033 Reduxon PS5 — the grim, claustrophobic shooter based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s cult novel. Expect talk ofradiation, railcars, and rage-quitting mutants, as Pearse probes Conor on everything from the game’s lore and atmosphere to why every faction underground is somehow still at war.The lads also chat aboutthe art of the “7/10 game,”whyMetroworks best when it’s human vs human (not mutant vs

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Episode 46 – Nintendo Direct & Sony State of Play:...

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2025/10/01

Our cold opens are colder than Pearse’s studio heater, but we’re back with a jam-packed episode about two streams that probably should’ve stayed in someone’s inbox.First up:Nintendo Direct (12 Sept 2025)– Mario’s 40th birthday, a second Mario movie,Super Mario Galaxy remaster drama,Metroid Prime 4: Beyondon a motorbike, Fire Emblem’s new tactics spin-off, and Pokémon’s latest entry looking like a questionable “Starmie with legs.”Then:Sony State of Play (24 Sept 2025)– from rogue-liteSarosto theDeus

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045 - Pokémon ROM Hacks Reviewed: Rocket Red, Radical...

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2025/09/24

This week onUnskippable Dialogue, Conor takes Pokémon to task and then shows it some love by exploring the fascinating world ofPokémon ROM hacks.Fed up with buggy releases likeScarlet & Violetand uninspired gimmicks, Conor dives into fan-made alternatives that keep the franchise alive. From the brutal difficulty ofRadical Redto the jaw-dropping story ofPokémon Rocket Red(where you play as a Team Rocket grunt and discover a wild MissingNo twist), this episode is part review, part manifesto

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044 - RoboCop: Rogue City PS5 Review – Unskippable AA...

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2025/09/11

This week on our Irish gaming podcast, we deliver a RoboCop: Rogue City review on PS5, blending nostalgic ’80s action with modern polish. On our video game podcast, the verdict is clear: RoboCop: Rogue City is an unskippable standout among AA games – the kind we need more of. We discuss how it stacks up against other PS5 games and why it stands out in the world of game reviews, all with a mix of playful commentary and serious insight. Expect honest critique with a dash of dry humour – no fluff, just

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043 - House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii, 2009)

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2025/09/03

Pearse dives into Sega’s grindhouse rail-shooterHouse of the Dead: Overkill(Wii, 2009): development by Headstrong Games, how it plays in 2025, that infamous Guinness World Recordfor swearing, and whether its B-movie humour still land. Gameplay, graphics, soundtrack, Metacritic reception, sales, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek Irish banter.Could you sharpen your Wii Zapper and your sense of humour. In this retro video game review, Pearse revisitsHouse of the Dead: Overkill(2009) — Sega’s gloriously

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042 - Baldur’s Gate 3 Review – Conor’s Chaotic...

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2025/08/22

In this episode ofUnskippable Dialogue, Conor reviewsBaldur’s Gate 3, the award-winning RPG fromLarian Studiosthat has captivated players worldwide. From character creation disasters to jaw-dropping story twists, we explore what makes BG3 not just a critical success but a cultural phenomenon.Expect chaotic humour, wild party compositions, and plenty of hot takes on the combat, companions, and choices that make every playthrough unique. Whether you’re a Dungeons & Dragons veteran, a first-time

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041 - The Witch, the Plush & the Forest: Bayonetta...

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2025/08/13

In this week’s episode ofUnskippable Dialogue, the Irish gaming podcast that can’t be hexed or skipped, Pearse trades stilettos for storybooks as he dives wand-first into Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon– the unexpectedly heartfelt prequel to the bombastic Bayonetta series.This cosy action-adventure takes our favourite Umbra Witch back to her roots – literally – with twin-stick puzzle mechanics, watercolor visuals, and a grumpy demon plushie named Cheshire. Pearse unpacks the gameplay,

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040 - Metaphor: ReFantazio Review – Atlus Goes Full...

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2025/08/06

This week onUnskippable Dialogue, Conor dives deep intoMetaphor: ReFantazio, the brand-new high-fantasy JRPG from the legendary team behindPersona 5. Developed byAtlus’s Studio Zero,Metaphortrades Tokyo for swords, sorcery, and political drama – but does it live up to the hype?We explore everything from gameplay and combat to story twists, sales stats, and developer insights. There’s a spoiler section marked for those brave enough to hear how it all ends. Expect real-time strike mechanics, job

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