195: StreetPassing at the Spiritbox Show

This week, Blue Prince has snared a couple of us (sort of), another couple of us can't seem to stop playing AC Shadows, and... Gradius III makes a surprise appearance? In the news, the BDS Xbox boycott, the Marathon reveal, Oblivion Remastered media leaks, the PS5 is getting more expensive. Plus a New Zealand slang primer, whipping out your 3DS at the metal show, and more!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:00) Why is Brad playing Gradius III
(00:04:55) Alex's latest concert experience
(00:07:44) Best way to work that core
(00:12:21) The last thing you'd think would be at this concert...
(00:15:46) Blue Prince | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Apr 10, 2025
(00:36:38) First Break
(00:36:46) Assassin's Creed Shadows | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Mar 20, 2025
(01:05:58) Various other gaming pleasures
(01:08:14) Second Break
(01:08:19) Microsoft is added to the BDS Primary Boycott list
(01:23:50) Bungie's Marathon gets a big reveal
(01:31:25) NOTE: We lost one of the audio tracks here so the quality difference is from using our backup!
(01:36:51) Oblivion Remaster info has leaked
(01:39:39) Get ready for more Star Wars with Zero Company
(01:42:24) The PlayStation 5 is about to get more expensive
(01:47:06) Emails
(01:59:28) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:02:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:03:31) It's not easy out there, but we appreciate and take comfort in this community
(02:04:38) See ya!