The whole crew is back together again! Join Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado as they unpack Microsoft’s push into using AI to produce “gameplay,” which leads to a long discussion about the nature of art and creativity in a prompt-filled world. We also talk about the weirdness about Marvel Rivals developers being laid off despite producing a hit, before getting into their collective feelings over Don’t Nod’s latest coming-of-age drama, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. We also share brief thoughts on Civilization 7, While Waiting, Keep Driving, and others, before The Question Bucket takes us to a dangerous place: hey, is Chuck E. Cheese a restaurant?Discussed: Microsoft Announces New Gameplay from AI Model 4:32, Marvel Rivals Developers Laid Off 49:57, Viktor Antonov Passes Away 1:03:07, Bloom and Rage 1:05:57, Keep Driving 2:02:14, While Waiting 2:11:12, Eternal Strands 2:17:55, The Question Bucket 2:22:32 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Rob was visiting Patrick in Chicago, they managed to take in a Bulls game. Can you guess what happened next? A tie for the largest halftime deficit in Chicago Bulls history, of course. They witnessed history, folks! Nonetheless, visiting Chicago stirred something deep within Rob, which prompted a bunch of discussion about the future of local fandom in an era of high-priced tickets and high-priced streaming services, what makes attending a sports event great, and what sports cities Rob and Patrick are thinking about visiting later this year. Pitch us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Austin Walker, a renowned game journalist and video game designer, joins for lively discussions on sports and gaming. They delve into the Eagles' Super Bowl win and the complexities of modern sports fandom. The conversation shifts to games like 'Avowed' and 'Citizen Sleeper 2,' revealing insights into storytelling and gameplay mechanics. They also highlight the emotional stakes in gameplay and share unique anime recommendations, blending personal anecdotes with deep dives into the gaming world.

Rascal News Co-boss Chase Carter joins Patrick and Cado to talk all things Tabletop. Join us as we dive into how Rascal News came to be, the importance of independent journalism, and how keeping up with TTRPGs has changed over the years. For a fun mini-game, count how many times Cado pulls a game off her shelf and holds it up to the camera on this audio only podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We managed to avoid talking about 2025 for nearly an entire month. Given the state of [gestures wildly], maybe that was for the best. But Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado are back, baby, and we’re ready to [checks upsetting notes] talk about the strange space BioWare finds itself in, the relentless and misguided pursuit of different game design and financial trends, and much more. Plus, we’ve played new games! Blade Chimera! Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders! Ultimate General: American Revolution! Plus, at long last, we return to The Question Bucket.Discussed: Bioware Studio Update 6:51, More Live Service Game Talk 55:20, BattleField Annoncement 1:08:03, Treyarch Co-Founder Pleads Guilty To Grounding Fire Plane 1:15:48, Lonley Mountains Snow Riders 1:27:29, Blade Chimera 1:45:30, Ultimate General: American Revolution 1:57:15, The question bucket 2:21:09See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As promised, Austin Walker joins Rob and Patrick to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between Austin’s beloved Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are chasing history, while the Eagles are trying to convince everyone Nick Sirianni is just a normal guy. We also talk about the wild/unexpected/irresponsible trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, in addition to a bunch of other tangents. At one point, we talk about pyramids?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is it. The grand finale. What started as worries about filling a single podcast had become a trilogy of podcasts about the last year in video games. There are some fun surprises, some not-so-shocking overlap, and plenty of great discussions about the last year in video games. Next week, we return to your regularly scheduled Remap Radio. Onward to some new games!Discussed: Cado Honerable Mention 6:29, Patrick Honerable Mention 9:04, Janet Honorable Mention 20:51, Rob's Honerable Mention 27:41, Rob's Actual Honerable Mention 32:10, Cado's #3 42:52, Patrick's #3 54:47, Rob's #3 1:04:45, Janet's #3 1:05:19, Cado's #2 1:05:43, Patrick's #2 1:35:35, Rob's #2 1:45:36, Janet's #2 2:00:01, Cado's #1 2:16:00, Patrick's #1 2:59:42, Janet's #1 3:03:06, Rob #1 3:26:53 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this discussion, Chris Bratt, co-founder of People Make Games, sheds light on the harrowing realities of abuse and exploitation in video game outsourcing, particularly in low-income regions like Malaysia and Indonesia. He reflects on his journey from civil engineering to gaming journalism, emphasizing the importance of storytelling. The conversation also touches on maintaining journalistic integrity in the face of serious industry issues and the evolution of branded gaming media, highlighting the challenges of finding authenticity in reporting.

It’s just a podcast, Michael, how long could it take to record? Well, when it comes to Remap walking through its game of the year lists, it means many more hours than we anticipated. Join Janet, Rob, Patrick, and Cado as they continue to climb the discourse ladder that is their top 10 lists. But first, we reflect on how we’re all wrestling with entering another Trump administration. You’re welcome to skip that discussion, if you’d like; it’s all contained in the podcast’s first hour.Discussed: The inauguration 1:46, Politics Chat Done 49:41, Cado's honorable Mention 2 50:42, Patrick's honorable Mention 2 56:55, Spoiler Zone 1:03:40, Rob's extra game 1:08:04, Janet's honorable Mention 2 1:16:59, Cado's 6 1:22:26, Patrick's 6 1:33:51, Rob's 6 1:34:48, Janet's 6 2:06:38, Cado's 5 2:18:12, Patrick's 5 2:49:23, Rob's 5 2:49:41, Janet's 5 2:50:01, Cado's 4 2:50:25, Patrick's 4 3:04:18, Rob's 4 3:13:47, Janet's 4 3:27:50See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chicago Bears are not in the playoffs—yet. Hope springs eternal, but in a lost season for Rob and Patrick’s own team, there’s a lot to like in this year’s NFL playoffs. Before talking about this weekend’s games, the two discussed the losers from the last round, and why the much-vaunted NFC North fell apart so quickly. A quick note: we recorded this ahead of the Bears announcing they were hiring Ben Johnson, but reports suggest Patrick started squealing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.