

Noclip Crewcast
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Join Danny O Dwyer, Jeremy Jayne & Frank Howley as they riff about games, documentaries and video game development.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 2h 8min
Herdling, Super Metroid, Jenna Stoeber's Japan Journey
On this week's Crewcast, Danny's blade-surfing in Sword of the Sea, Jeremy's checking out one of the OG Metroidvanias with Super Metroid, Jesse's shepherding some calicorn in Herdling, and Jenna Stoeber joins the crew with a warning: you probably shouldn't summit Mt. Fuji. Check out Jenna's work: https://www.youtube.com/@the_jenna https://www.patreon.com/thejenna https://bsky.app/profile/thejenna.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/the_jenna Herdling: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3047750/Herdling/ Sword of the Sea: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453160/Sword_of_the_Sea/ OFF: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3339880/OFF/ RACCOIN Coin Pusher Roguelike: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/RACCOIN_Coin_Pusher_Roguelike/ Is This Seat Taken?: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3035120/Is_This_Seat_Taken/ Time Flies: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000120/Time_Flies/ Day of the Devs: https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ Seattle Indies: https://www.seattleindies.org/ Check out upcoming Steam Fests for news on upcoming games: https://steamdb.info/sales/history/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:07:10 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:08:43 - Jenna’s Japan Journey 0:20:48 - Hollow Knight Silksong Real?! 0:30:50 - Herdling 0:42:16 - Sword of the Sea 0:49:09 - OFF 0:55:21 - RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike 1:04:18 - Is the future of video games just gambling? 1:24:00 - Is This Seat Taken? 1:28:37 - Time Flies 1:34:27 - Super Metroid 1:43:01 - Q: Where can I find indie recommendations? 1:56:36 - Q: What are some games with clever save systems? 2:00:14 - Noclip Updates 2:04:36 - Opening Night Live: Two Truths and a Lie

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Aug 15, 2025 • 2h 6min
Öoo, Quakecon 2025, Fortnite x Power Rangers
On this week's episode, a little game about a bomb caterpillar might be GOTY, Danny returns from the ultimate LAN party at QuakeCon 2025, and Frank's powering up in Fortnite with the new Power Rangers collab. It's Morphin' Time! Öoo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/oo/ Get Öoo at a discount by joining Punkcake Delicieux's Patreon: https://punkcake.club/ Jupiter Hell Classic: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126530/Jupiter_Hell_Classic/ Phasmophobia: https://store.steampowered.com/app/739630/Phasmophobia/ Heretic + Hexen: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3286930/Heretic__Hexen/ DOOM: The Dark Ages: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3017860/DOOM_The_Dark_Ages/ The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales: https://the-adventures-of-elliot-the-millennium-tales.square-enix-games.com/en-us Battlefield 6: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/ Mafia: The Old Country: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1941540/Mafia_The_Old_Country/ Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:41 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:05:39 - Öoo 0:20:49 - Jupiter Hell Classic 0:28:08 - Frank’s Fortnite Update: They Added the Power Rangers! 0:44:14 - QuakeCon 2025 0:49:09 - Phasmophobia 0:54:39 - Heretic + Hexen Remakes 1:02:29 - DOOM: The Dark Ages 1:06:14 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales 1:16:19 - Battlefield 6 1:36:43 - Mafia: The Old Country 1:44:35 - Topics Recap 1:46:09 - Q: How do you prepare for documentary interviews? 1:56:50 - Q: How do you introduce a newcomer to a big franchise? 2:03:09 - Sign Off

Aug 8, 2025 • 2h 6min
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Mashina, Battlefield 6
On this week's episode, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound slashes its way into Frank's heart, Jeremy digs deep with Mashina and Heartworm, Danny shares the latest game from Surgent Studios, and the crew try to figure out if Battlefield 6 is the future of FPS games. Ask Iwata: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ask-iwata-vizunknown/1147831666 Dead Take: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352690/Dead_Take/ Mashina: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3395930/Mashina/ NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/ Dear me, I was...: https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/dear-me-i-was-switch-2/ Heartworm: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/Heartworm/ Demonschool: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/Demonschool/ Battlefield 6: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:13 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:19:10 - Ask Iwata 0:25:36 - Dead Take 0:33:08 - Mashina 0:43:51 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound 0:52:41 - Dear me, I was... 1:05:14 - Heartworm 1:14:46 - Demonschool (DEMO) 1:16:31 - Battlefield 6 Open Beta 1:43:41 - Q: Any obscure 5th or 6th gen game recommendations? 1:51:07 - Q: Have you ever not enjoyed a generally beloved game? 1:57:25 - Q: Games that trick players into experiencing art? 2:03:03 - Noclip Updates 2:04:47 - New doc announcement (or re-announcement)!

Aug 1, 2025 • 2h 15min
FUMES, Cipher Zero, The itch.io/Steam Payment Processor Debacle
On this week's episode, a slew of small indies that deserve more attention get a shoutout, Danny races downhill with Matt Jones in MAVRIX by Matt Jones, Frank recounts his time with Anamanaguchi, and the crew discuss the current case of censorship and payment processors on Steam and itch.io. Get mad at the payment processors: https://yellat.money/ FUMES: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920430/FUMES/ and Roger: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3308870/and_Roger/ Without a Dawn: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/Without_a_Dawn/ Cipher Zero: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332180/CIPHER_ZERO/ MAVRIX by Matt Jones: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2926900/MAVRIX_by_Matt_Jones/ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach: https://www.kojimaproductions.jp/en/death-stranding-2 iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:07:33 - and Roger 0:10:24 - Without a Dawn 0:15:10 - FUMES 0:25:55 - Cipher Zero 0:31:19 - MAVRIX by Matt Jones 0:43:20 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: On the Podcast 0:53:07 - Danny’s Nintendo Switch 2 Review 1:00:48 - CW: itch.io/Steam Payment Processor Debacle 1:56:41 - Frank Howley x Anamanaguchi Behind the Scenes 2:06:33 - Noclip Updates 2:10:03 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! (Sorry) 2:11:25 - Sign Off

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 47min
Wheel World, Dance Dance Revolution, Lovely Lady RPG
On this week's Crewcast, Danny shifts into 1st gear in Wheel World, Jeremy shares a GOTY contender in the Disco Elysium-inspired Lovely Lady RPG, Jesse checks out the new game from Mike Klubnika (Buckshot Roulette), and Frank's breaking a sweat in Dance Dance Revolution. Lovely Lady RPG: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3567040/Lovely_Lady_RPG/ Wheel World: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497460/Wheel_World/ Donkey Kong Bananza: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/donkey-kong-bananza/ s.p.l.i.t.: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3684610/split/ DDR - Boss Fight Books: https://bossfightbooks.com/products/dance-dance-revolution-by-jessica-doyle-and-jordan-ferguson iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:12:19 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:15:20 - Lovely Lady RPG 0:32:43 - Wheel World 0:46:46 - Donkey Kong Bananza 0:55:02 - Dance Dance Revolution 1:13:02 - s.p.l.i.t. 1:21:56 - Q: Why do you think it took so long for more game docs? 1:25:50 - Q: Thoughts on the increasing importance of game music? 1:32:39 - Listener Recommendation: Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream 1:34:59 - RIP Ozzy Osborne 1:37:24 - Noclip Updates 1:39:33 - Sign Off

Jul 18, 2025 • 2h 22min
Cape Hideous, Tower Wizard, Stardom Card Party
On this week's Crewcast, Danny's still all-in on the Tony Hawk's nostalgia, Jeremy gets deep with Cape Hideous, Jesse loses his mind playing way too much Tower Wizard, and and Frank's finally found the trading card game of his dreams. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545710/Tony_Hawks_Pro_Skater_3__4/ Cape Hideous: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3187550/Cape_Hideous/ The Drifter: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/The_Drifter/ Tower Wizard: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3372980/Tower_Wizard/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:12:51 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:20:08 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 0:30:44 - Cape Hideous 0:42:30 - The Drifter 0:48:47 - Tower Wizard 0:54:39 - Compulsive Game Design 1:10:37 - Anti-Addiction Games 1:16:37 - Frank Howley's Wheel of Gaming 1:24:24 - Battlefield 3 Doc (Spoilers!) 1:29:30 - Stardom Card Party 1:40:59 - Q: Will there ever be a doc on a gacha game? 1:49:57 - Q: Thanks for talking about Isonzo! 1:51:20 - Q: How will AI’s impact on junior devs affect game dev? 2:16:36 - Q: Does Jeremy play TTRPG? Do they inspire his game dev? 2:18:14 - Noclip Updates 2:20:13 - Sign Off

Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 47min
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, The Alters, Death Stranding (1)
On this week's Crewcast, Frank reports back from Anime Expo, Jeremy goes back in time to check out retro masterpiece Death Stranding, Jesse blasts off into The Alters, and Danny's getting nostalgic in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545710/Tony_Hawks_Pro_Skater_3__4/ The Alters: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1601570/The_Alters/ Death Stranding: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1850570/DEATH_STRANDING_DIRECTORS_CUT/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:45 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:07:47 - Frank reports back from Anime Expo 0:20:12 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 0:36:09 - A Religious Games Detour Before The Alters 0:44:56 - Okay, time for The Alters 0:54:20 - The Game Industry’s Continued Use of GenAI 1:14:19 - Romero Games Lives On! 1:17:27 - Death Stranding (The First One) 1:32:19 - Danny's Movie Review Corner 1:38:11 - Q: Cancelled games you wish would’ve come out? 1:43:44 - Noclip Updates 1:45:18 - Sign Off

Jul 4, 2025 • 2h 8min
Dune Awakening, Death Stranding 2, Umamusume: Pretty Derby
On this week's Crewcast, Danny returns from his Great American Road Trip with his thoughts on Dune Awakening and impressions of Death Stranding 2, Jeremy jumps into the full release of Ruffy and the Riverside, and Frank is doing exactly what you'd expect: playing the Japanese horse racing anime girl game. REMATCH: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138720/REMATCH/ Dune Awakening: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172710/Dune_Awakening/ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach: https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach/ Ruffy and the Riverside: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1002260/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside/ Umamusume: Pretty Derby: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3224770/Umamusume_Pretty_Derby/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:57 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:04:16 - Danny's American Road Trip 0:16:13 - Summer Update with Da Crew 0:26:00 - REMATCH 0:39:23 - The big new game that starts with a D and involves sand... 0:51:21 - The other big new game that starts with a D... 0:59:47 - Kojima's Auteur Status 1:08:23 - Contrarian Opinions on Media: Cringe or Based? 1:13:04 - Warfare (not Call of Duty: Advanced or Modern) 1:19:09 - Ruffy and the Riverside 1:31:30 - Umamusume: Pretty Derby 1:43:53 - Q: Any odd historical events that would make for a good game? 2:00:38 - Q: Do you have any unique input setups on your PC? 2:04:15 - Noclip Updates 2:07:01 - Sign Off

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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 49min
Needy Streamer Overload, Stephen King Games & Books, Dark Souls II
On this week's Crewcast we're getting real topical! Only the newest and hottest gaming topics, like Dark Souls II, Needy Streamer Overload, and a game from an auteur that everyone wants to know more about: Stephen King's F13! iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:00 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:05:00 - Needy Streamer Overload 0:29:58 - The Stephen King Power Hour 0:45:42 - Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 1:06:55 - The Stephen King Power Hour Part Deux 1:17:29 - Q: Thoughts on “competitors” in the documentary space 1:25:26 - Q: Should we call “games” something else? 1:36:11 - Q: What games evoke a sense of place? 1:47:42 - Noclip Update 1:49:00 - Sign Off

Jun 20, 2025 • 2h 8min
Mario Kart World, PEAK, Steam Next Fest
On this week's crewcast, it's time to race across the Mushroom Kingdom in Mario Kart World, Jeremy gets high in PEAK and White Knuckle, and Jesse plays way too many Steam Next Fest demos and reports back with some hits. Mario Kart World: https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/mario-kart-world-switch-2/ PEAK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/PEAK/ White Knuckle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3195790/White_Knuckle/ Mina the Hollower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875580/Mina_the_Hollower/ The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3218790/The_Little_Tomb_The_Maholova_Club_and_the_Search_for_a_Dead_Body/ Hell is Us: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1620730/Hell_is_Us/ Dead as Disco: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3763830/Dead_as_Disco_Demo/ PIGFACE: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3341650/PIGFACE/ Strange Antiquities: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/Strange_Antiquities/ Caput Mortum: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3555980/Caput_Mortum/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:16 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:07:45 - Frank Howley's Jet Set Radio Experience 0:20:22 - Mario Kart World + Nintendo Switch 2 Thoughts 0:50:44 - Millenials: The Greatest Generation???? 0:55:05 - White Knuckle 1:04:18 - PEAK 1:16:19 - Tim Horton's Camp 1:18:36 - Steam Next Fest (June 2025) 1:44:43 - Q: Are there any 7/10 games that come to mind? 1:50:25 - Q: What games have you gone from loving to hating? 1:57:37 - City of Heroes Lives On! 2:04:07 - Noclip Updates 2:06:20 - Sign Off