It’s awards season, baby! Jake and Sam make their predictions for who will win what at the 2021 Game Awards. They also share their predictions (dreams) for what they think will appear at the show!
The Best Horror Video Game Bracket (Part 2)
Jake and Sam return to the bracket with their thoughts and opinions no longer clouded by Halloween. Find out what the brothers think is the best horror video game of all time!
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Returnal Review (Part 2)
Jake, Sam, and Kingma had so much to say about Returnal that they had to split the episode into two parts. In part two of the review, the boys break down the story, how it mixes with the roguelike design, and their interpretations of the game’s themes.
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Returnal Review (Part 1)
Jake and Sam are joined once again by PS5 correspondent Sam Kingma to review another huge 2021 PS5 exclusive: Returnal. In the first part of this huge review, the boys dig into the game’s difficulty, roguelike mechanics, weapons, levels, and bosses.
The Best Horror Video Game Bracket (Part 1)
In the spirit of Halloween, Jake and Sam kick off their very first bracket, all dedicated to horror games. The boys start with 32 and surely break some hearts along the way.
Our Superhero Video Game Pitches
Sam and Jake were stuck in the FanDome for too long. When they finally were allowed to leave, their heads were filled with thoughts of superheroes. With all of the money and connections in the world, the boys pitch their own superhero games and have a lot of fun doing it. Jake also gives his short review of Kena: Bridge of Spirits!
Top 10 Franchises We Want Back
The return of 2D Metroid has satisfied many fans after years of waiting. Sam and Jake want that same feeling of satisfaction and are making their plea for why their favorite franchises deserve a comeback!
The Legacy of Super Smash Bros.
In honor of the final Smash Ultimate character, Sam and Jake reminisce about the Super Smash Bros. franchise and what makes it so special. Hear about their favorite games, characters, stages, and more!
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: It Takes Two Review
Sam and Jake are joined by Brian Woods and Madi to review It Takes Two. We discuss the variety of mechanics, debate the garden level, and add It Takes Two to the current ranking of Shelf Space!
Nintendo Direct (Sept. 2021)
Sam and Jake break down the most recent Nintendo Direct, from the newly announced 3D Kirby game to the hilariously horrific casting of Illumination’s Mario movie.
How to Make a Successful Free-to-Play Game
Sam and Jake discuss the world of free-to-play games and what makes them good. Why has Fortnite persisted? Why is Splitgate hot right now? We answer all of this and more!
PlayStation Showcase 2021
Sam and Jake discuss PlayStation’s most recent showcase - its first big event in almost a year! The boys discuss Wolverine, God of War, and another freaking Deathloop trailer.
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: SNES Launch Lineup Review
Sam and Jake are joined by Sam Atherton to review the SNES launch lineup, which includes Super Mario World, F-Zero, Pilotwings, SimCity, and Gradius 3. Listen to the crew discuss the magical music of the 16-bit era, whether the gameplay holds up today, and if this launch would have convinced them to buy an SNES.
Gamescom 2021
Sam and Jake discuss the start to Gamescom 2021. The brothers give their opinions on the Xbox Gamescom Stream and Opening Night Live. Let’s just say one was better than the other.
Top 10 Game Reveals
Sam and Jake discuss their favorite game reveals of all time, ranging from Super Mario Bros. 3 to Horizon: Zero Dawn. They also share their own pitch for the perfect game reveal!
The Developer Draft
Sam and Jake each started a new publisher and they need developers to make some games. The brothers draft their dream teams and power through Jake’s confusing rules. They also highlight some indie games coming soon!
State of the Console Wars
After a week full of earnings reports, Jake and Sam discuss the "Console Wars" and each platform’s current place within them. They also make predictions for where PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo will be in the next few years!
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review
Sam and Jake are joined by Sam Kingma to review Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart in the show’s first “Moshi Moshi Video Game Club” episode. The boys discuss everything you could possibly want to hear about Insomniac’s 16th game in the series!
2021 Metacritic Predictions
Sam and Jake talk about the upcoming games of 2021, which ones they’re excited for, and how they think they will score on OpenCritic (the title wasn’t a typo - Metacritic is for SEO and clicks). Winner gets free cookies, so place your bets now!
Retrospective: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Sam and Jake take a break from the sun and come inside to talk about the new Nickelodeon fighting game, a revenue sharing change for Stadia, and the newly announced Steam Deck. The boys then throw it back to talk about everyone’s favorite mascot fighter, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. They talk about where the game went wrong, which characters were missing, what stages were their favorite, and more!