The chaos of Summer Game Fest has settled down, which means it’s time to review our predictions and see who had the better foresight. The conclusion of Summer Game Fest also means it’s time to get excited for the second half of 2024. To channel that hype, the brothers draft their most anticipated titles for the rest of the year!
Nintendo Direct June 2024 Review
The brothers were expecting a quiet final year for the Nintendo Switch, and this week’s Nintendo Direct proved them wrong. They break down their thoughts on Nintendo’s major Zelda, Mario, and Metroid reveals and how 2024 stacks up to other years of the Switch.
2024 Ubisoft Forward Review
The brothers break down the 2024 Ubisoft Forward and weigh its failure as a showcase against its success in previewing Ubi’s two big fall titles: Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. They provide a “heat check” on those two titles and EA’s big fall release, Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
2024 Summer Showcase Reviews (Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, PlayStation State of Play)
Non-E3 is here, and the boys break down the three biggest showcases of the season so far: the Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, and PlayStation’s State of Play. They discuss their favorite games shown (like Astro Bot, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight), the biggest surprises (Blumhouse Games) and disappointments (Concord), and more.
2024 Summer Showcase Predictions
We’re coming up on the summer showcase season, which means it’s time for some predictions! Will PlayStation announce the next Ghost of Tsushima? Will Hollow Knight: Silksong shadow drop? The brothers break down their hopes and dreams for the 2024 showcase season!
Fallout Season 1 Review and the Xbox Studio Closures
Xbox broke our hearts this week by closing Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and more, and Nintendo teased our hearts by confirming the Switch successor. Jake and Sam break down these headlines and Fallout’s first season, spoilers and all. They discuss how satisfying the season’s mysteries were, the best jokes, what they want from season two, and more.
Knuckles Premiere Review
Knuckles the Echidna has his own TV show on Paramount Plus, and the brothers found it a moral necessity that they keep up with his escapades. They break down the limited series, its bizarre focus on Wade Whipple, and if it’s worth anyone’s time.
Ultimate Gaming Backlog (2010-2012)
The boys expand their backlog and choose the games from 2010-2012 they want to play most, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Portal 2, and Fallout: New Vegas. They also break down the PS5 Pro rumors, Fallout’s second-season renewal, Crash and Spyro’s PS2 games, and more.
Fallout TV Review (Ep. 1-3)
The boys try on their Pip-Boys this week and review the first three episodes of Prime Video's Fallout TV adaptation. They discuss whether it succeeds as a TV show for viewers unfamiliar with the games (like themselves), the cast, the overarching mystery, and more.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Review
I bet you weren’t expecting the Moshi Moshi Video Game Club to launch the Moshi Moshi Book Club, but Jake and Sam have a book that deserves it. Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a rare piece of fiction about game development, and the brothers break down its themes of collaboration and creativity, its rich characters and game worlds, how well it depicts the industry, and more.
Most Surprising Video Game Sequel Bracket
2024 has been a year of surprise sequel hits like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Helldivers 2. In honor of those long-gestating sequels, Jake and Sam decide what is the “most surprising” video game sequel of all time.
Best Gaming April Fool’s Day Moments
Gaming companies and outlets love April Fool’s Day hijinks, so Jake and Sam get a little silly to celebrate April 1 this year and highlight their favorite gaming April Fool’s Day moments. Listen for discussions of Mushroom Kingdom Hearts, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, a robust Moshi Moshi Video Game Club lineup update, and more!
Mirror’s Edge Review
Jake is solo this week, which means it’s time for another mini-review. He travels back to 2008 to play EA’s Mirror’s Edge for the first time! In addition, he shares his thoughts on Dragon’s Dogma 2’s microtransaction controversy and Marathon’s recent director change.
We Pitch Our Dream Mario Spin-Off Games
In honor of the imminent release of Princess Peach: Showtime!, the brothers pitch their own Mario spin-off titles. Have you ever wanted a true Mario rhythm game? Are you dying for Waluigi to take the spotlight? This is the episode for you.
State of the Industry: 2024 Gaming Layoffs
It’s been a royally sucky year for the gaming industry. According to Kotaku, over 8,000 people have been or will be laid off this year, so what does that mean for the future of game development? Jake and Sam dig into that question this week, as well as discuss Nintendo likely delaying its next console to 2025.
Helldivers 2 Review
Helldivers 2 is one of the many surprise multiplayer hits of the past few years. What makes it so special? Will it see sustained success? Jake shares all his thoughts on saving democracy and why he thinks you should also join the fight!
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Part 2)
This isn’t a review of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth; this is part two of our review of Final Fantasy VII Remake. The brothers and special guest Bryce Cross break down the innovative combat, which characters were their favorite to control, their thoughts on Rebirth’s reviews, and more!
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Part 1)
IT’S FINALLY HERE! Our review of Final Fantasy VII Remake arrives over a year later than expected, and just like Final Fantasy VII Remake, it’s split into parts. In part one, the boys and special guest Bryce Cross discuss their history with the franchise and share their thoughts on the story, characters, and world of FF7 Remake.
Our Official Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions
Last week, the boys pitched their dream launch year for the Nintendo Switch 2. This week, with a $20 eShop card on the line, they get serious and make 20 predictions for the next Nintendo console, including its name, features, third-party support, and more.
Our Dream Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Year
Jake and Sam can’t wait for the launch of Nintendo Switch’s successor, so they decided to map out its launch year themselves! When will the system be announced? What is its title? What are its launch games? Their plans answer all of your questions!