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Defining Duke, Episode 243 | We played The Outer Worlds 2 EARLY and... (Video)
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Defining Duke, Episode 243 | We played The Outer Worlds 2 EARLY and...
It's been a bit of a rough go for Obsidian as of late. Compared to their usual RPG triumphs, Avowed felt quite a bit less than that. However, not all of it was entirely their fault. At one point, Xbox chose to make this the $80 game that would lead the charge in a new era of high prices. After c...
Punching Up, Episode 78 | Is the Switch 2 Already Outdated? (Video)
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Punching Up, Episode 78 | Is the Switch 2 Already Outdated?
This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including the lack of Switch 2 dev kits, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 maybe getting a remaster, and if we think the Switch 2 is already feeling out of date.Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:10:27 - Switch 2 already getting stinky?0:37:04 - A lot of devs...
Can Colin Complete the Hardest Astro Bot DLC Yet? | Sacred Streaming Compilation, Episode 6
It's unclear whether Colin is officially too old to play games well.
Summon Sign, Episode 87 | Gamescom 2025: The Reveals That Got Us Hyped (Video)
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Summon Sign, Episode 87 | Gamescom 2025: The Reveals That Got Us Hyped
This week Colin and Micah join Brad and discuss Gamescom, MindsEye, Is this Seat Taken?, Sword of the Sea and more!Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:25:17 - Gamescom Thoughts0:52:41 - MindsEye1:11:23 - Is This Seat Taken?1:30:24 - Sword of the Sea1:49:53 -Sort it Out/Keep It Up2:41:06 - Game Recommendatio...
Defining Duke, Episode 243: The Thread
Hey, all! It's time to submit your questions, comments, concerns, thoughts, and ideas for Episode 243 of Defining Duke. Great ways to get your write-up used: Be pithy, be topical, and be insightful. Walls-of-text, posts littered with poor grammar and punctuation, etc., are promptly (though respe...
Sacred Streaming, Episode 8 | The Sacred League: The Revenge of Whoever Lost Last Time
Our trivia show returns with a new set of riveting questions, as well as an entirely fresh slate of inane ramblings and lingering mental problems come alive.
Punching Up Ep. 78 Thread
Hello! Post your questions for the show down below. The cutoff for submissions is Monday at 9 PM PST. Please keep your entries brief and well-written. Thanks!
Sacred Symbols+, Episode 474 | Moriarty x Jaffe: Late Summer Ruminations (Video)
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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 474 | Moriarty x Jaffe: Late Summer Ruminations
It's me, Colin! Please welcome my good friend David Jaffe back to Sacred+ for another rousing rendition of Moriarty x Jaffe. In today's ever-meandering conversation, Jaffe and I discuss a number of gaming-related topics: Gamescom and ONL, Battlefield and Call of Duty, Ninja Gaiden and Shinob...
Summon Sign Ep. 87 Thread
Yo,This week, Colin and Micah will be joining me. Since we’ll be recording a day early, I’m posting the thread early as well. The episode will still release at the usual time.Brad – Sword of the SeaColin – Doom: The Dark Ages, MindsEyeMicah – Is This Seat Taken, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Ma...
Sacred Symbols, Episode 373 | That's Okay Man, 'Cause I Like the Abuse (Video)
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Sacred Symbols, Episode 373 | That's Okay Man, 'Cause I Like the Abuse
For prospective PlayStation 5 owners, America's new tariff regime has struck at a most inopportune time. Having carved through their backfill of PS5 units in America, and seemingly moving at least some of the console's manufacturing process out of China, Sony still has to foot the bill to im...
Defining Duke, Episode 242 | The TRUTH About The Xbox Ally Is Here... (Video)
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Defining Duke, Episode 242 | The TRUTH About The Xbox Ally Is Here...
Gamescom took place this week! On top of Opening Night Live which was home to many reveals, Xbox held their own show the day after. It's there that we finally got information on the Xbox Ally. Everything from its official release date to features, specs, capabilities, and so on. With the rumored...
Punching Up, Episode 77 | We Played Kirby Air Riders Early! (Video)
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Punching Up, Episode 77 | We Played Kirby Air Riders Early!
This week Gene goes hands-on with Kirby Air Riders, and Brad and Micah talk Gamescom, Starfield rumors for Switch 2, and more!Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:09:21 - Kriby Air Riders Direct0:27:40 - Hands on with Gene1:07:23 - Gamescom Announcements1:22:08 - Dual-Screen Patent Updated1:31:52 - Shenmue 3...
Colin and Gene Play MindsEye | Sacred Streaming Compilation, Episode 5
Who could resist something so terrible?
Summon Sign, Episode 86 | Is Mafia: The Old Country a Banger? (Video)
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Summon Sign, Episode 86 | Is Mafia: The Old Country a Banger?
This week Cog, and Lock join Brad and discuss various games including Mafia: The Old Country, Ninja Gaiden 4, Hell is Us and more.Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:17:31 - Mafia: The Old Country0:36:50 - Ninja Gaiden 4 (Preview)0:54:42 - Hell is Us (Demo)1:09:30 -Sort it Out/Keep it Up1:41:00 - Game Recom...
Defining Duke, Episode 242: The Thread
Hey, all! It's time to submit your questions, comments, concerns, thoughts, and ideas for Episode 242 of Defining Duke. Great ways to get your write-up used: Be pithy, be topical, and be insightful. Walls-of-text, posts littered with poor grammar and punctuation, etc., are promptly (though respe...
Sacred Streaming, Episode 7 | Can Colin Complete the Hardest Astro Bot DLC Yet?
It's unclear whether Colin is officially too old to play games well.
Sacred Symbols+, Episode 473 | Sacred & Punching: The Long-Awaited Crossover (Video)
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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 473 | Sacred & Punching: The Long-Awaited Crossover
It's me, Colin. Please welcome the cast of our Nintendo podcast, Punching Up -- Brad Ellis, Gene Park, and Micah Moriarty -- to Sacred+. It's finally time for us to do a crossover episode between these two shows, just like we've endlessly done with Defining Duke, and we convene with a bi...
Sacred Symbols, Episode 372 | Let's Get Physintcal (Video)
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Sacred Symbols, Episode 372 | Let's Get Physintcal
Sony is a many-tendrilled corporation, which can be both a blessing and a curse. But in fully leveraging all that the wider company does well, it seems they're closer than ever to achieving the "One Sony" goal from years and decades past. Enter Physint (sometimes typed PHYSINT, for some ...
Defining Duke, Episode 241 | ANOTHER Canceled Game Hits Xbox... - What's Next? (Video)
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Defining Duke, Episode 241 | ANOTHER Canceled Game Hits Xbox... - What's Next?
Contraband was announced back in 2021. Since then, we've seen just about nothing from the game. No messaging beats, no trailers, and even the Xbox executives didn't yap about this one! After four years of development, this collaboration between Xbox and Avalanche has come to a close. Adding ...

























