Voice actor Charles Martinet discusses his retirement as the voice of Mario and his new role as a Mario ambassador. The hosts also discuss upcoming video games, disappointment with Red Dead Redemption and GTA remasters, game preservation, and their backlog games for 2023.
Snipperclips is a cooperative puzzle game that requires teamwork and communication.
Borderlands series offers intense co-op gameplay with captivating story and vibrant visuals.
Playing Mario Kart with friends creates memorable and enjoyable couch co-op experiences.
Lords of the Fallen 2 features impressive dual world mechanic and stunning visuals.
Deep dives
Recommendation: Snipperclips
I would recommend trying out Snipperclips, a cooperative puzzle game where you and your partner control paper characters that can be cut and shaped to solve various challenges. It's a fun and engaging experience that requires teamwork and communication.
Recommendation: Borderlands
For a more intense co-op experience, I suggest trying out the Borderlands series. These first-person shooter games offer a captivating story, vibrant visuals, and engaging gameplay. Work together to complete quests, defeat enemies, and collect powerful weapons. It's a thrilling and action-packed adventure that will keep you entertained for hours.
Favorite couch co-op memory
One of my favorite couch co-op memories is playing Mario Kart with friends. We would gather around the TV, choose our favorite characters, and race against each other. The laughter, friendly competition, and memorable moments made it such an enjoyable experience. It's a game that always brings back fond memories.
Lords of the Fallen 2 Preview
I played a preview of Lords of the Fallen 2 and was impressed by the dual world mechanic and stunning visuals. The combat felt solid, though not as challenging as other Souls-like games. I'm excited to see more of the game and explore its unique features.
Space Marine 2 Preview
I had the opportunity to play an hour and a half of Space Marine 2 and was blown away by its visuals and intense battles. The game captures the scale and atmosphere of Warhammer 40K, and the cooperative gameplay adds to the fun. The combat felt challenging yet satisfying, and I'm excited to see more of what the game has to offer.
GoldenEye 007: A Revolutionary Game on N64
GoldenEye 007, released 26 years ago on August 23rd, revolutionized the first-person shooter genre and made James Bond cool on the N64. Developed by a passionate team, the game featured intense action, a memorable multiplayer mode, and iconic enemies like the Big Daddy. Its impact on the industry is undeniable, and it recently received re-releases on Nintendo Switch and Xbox stores.
Mafia: A Unique and Challenging Adventure
Mafia, released 21 years ago in 2000, offered a unique and challenging adventure on PC. Set in a realistic open world, the game showcased a detailed storyline and engaging characters, immersing players in a mafia-inspired world. Despite its janky mechanics and rough shooting, Mafia stood out for its cinematic style and narrative. The recent remake of the game received praise for its impressive visual updates.
Bioshock: A Thought-Provoking and Atmospheric FPS
16 years ago, the original Bioshock was released, introducing players to a thought-provoking and atmospheric first-person shooter experience. Set in the dystopian underwater city of Rapture, the game combined elements of horror, puzzle-solving, and exploration. It garnered critical acclaim for its immersive storytelling, unique setting, and iconic enemy design. Bioshock's impact on the gaming industry is still felt today, with the franchise expanding and generating continued interest among players.
00:00:00 Intro 00:06:29 Gamescom 00:31:45 Re-releases (Red Ded & MGS) 00:50:03 User question - Coop games 00:57:18 Charles Martinet 01:14:29 User question - backlogs 01:23:46 Wayfinder 01:29:43 Immortals of Aveum 01:42:22 Lords of the Fallen 01:45:23 Space Marine 2 01:49:30 Cygni 01:52:20 Way Back
Let's meet our hosts:
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot and a Creative Producer at Giant Bomb. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Jirard (aka The Completionist: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatOneVide...) has been doing YouTube since before Noah wore short pants. Over the course of more than a decade, Jirard has completed HUNDREDS of games to bring you the quality of review that almost no other reviewer dare bring you, getting the 100% completion trophy for every title before putting pen to paper. Jirard has a let's play channel and in his spare time he fires off the occasional hot-take over on Twitter: @TheCompletionist
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he's never had a better job since. -- Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond
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