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With the NBA playoffs kicking off, Rob and Patrick gather around their sports microphones to talk—well, it takes a minute until we reach the NBA playoffs. A child that accidentally falls in love with the Chicago Bears? Check. Torpedo bats? Check. MLB salary caps? Check. Stephen A. Smith and the vacuum of Democratic politicians speaking to the moment? Check, check, check.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You asked, we listened. Everyone at Remap played Blue Prince, but not everyone at Remap is convinced they’re going to keep spending time in this mysterious mansion. But first, it’s time to break down the week’s news with Rob, Cado, Janet, and Patrick, as they talk through PS5 price increases, the debut of Marathon, and the increasingly credible Oblivion remaster. Plus, Rob has a serious case of MechWarrior 5: Clans fever, and we dip deep into The Question Bucket.Discussed: Rob's Tax Story 1:18, Sony Is Raising PS5 Prices 11:37, Marathon Announcement 17:18, The Oblivion Remake Leaks 33:53, Blue Prince 1:05:55, Blue Prince spoilers zone 1:22:33, Mechwarrior 5: Clans 2:03:39, The Question Bucket 2:45:13See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Look, we recorded this on Wednesday. You can’t hold us accountable for the way news is changing rapidly these days. It’s chaos out there. But that won’t stop Janet, Rob, Cado, and Patrick from idly speculating on Nintendo pausing pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada, before talking about how BDS have called for boycotting Microsoft after it fired two employees who dared protest. We also chat about playing (and enjoying) South of Midnight, the board game Molly House, and plenty of your questions, including the correct way to reheat a slice of pizza.Discussed: Nintendo Switch Pre-Order Delayed 1:18, BDS Adds Microsoft as a Priority Campaign 47:22, Blue Prince 1:01:11, South of Midnight 1:13:38, Molly House 1:32:07, Speaking of Board Games, How About Those Tariffs? 1:52:54, Question Bucket 2:03:05See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been a few weeks since Patrick bested Nextlander’s Brad Shoemaker in a classic setup: who can beat the purposely difficult and arcane Volgarr the Viking and Volgarr the Viking II first, when played back-to-back while streaming? In its wake, Patrick chatted with Kris Dürrschmidt, CEO and creative director at Volgarr the Viking developer Crazy Viking Studios. You’ll do fine listening if you haven’t played Volgarr the Viking, as they spend most of their time discussing the nature of challenge, gotcha design, and the evolution of gaming’s relationship with difficulty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s true, Patrick did not have a tummy ache during Remap’s in-person stream. Instead, he was spending the day playing Switch 2 games! In addition to Rob and Cado, Patrick’s joined by Austin Walker to break down everything Switch 2 from this week, speculate on the future of luxury consumerism in an age of tariffs, answer a bunch of questions, and spend a shockingly long time Remembering Old PC Games. Note: This was recorded on our livestream microphones and on set, so excuse the slightly different audio and occasional distraction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[deep breath] Who’s ready to talk about Grummz? Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Cado kick off a new episode of Remap Radio about Ubisoft’s clapback to Elon Musk and what it says about the industry’s failed collective response to Gamergate. We also chat about the return of Game Informer, time spent with games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Hopshot. Plus, a shockingly long time wondering: can an iPad fix me? No, it’s not Rob this time.Discussed: Janet Went to GDC 3:07, Assassin's Creed Social Account takes a shot at Elon Musk 10:52, Game Informer is back? 51:33, Janet the iPad Gamer Baby 1:12:05, Assassin's Creed Shadows 1:35:03, Breakout Beyond 1:37:48, Hopshot 1:44:06, Deus Ex Mankind Divided 1:56:51, Monster Hunter Wilds 2:06:28, The Question Bucket 2:21:29, Outro and Special Announcement! 3:05:49See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Note: This is an edited version of the full episode. If you want to hear the whole conversation, subscribe to our library tier over at www.remapradio.com/signup.Has it really been three years since Severance ended? Phew. The second season of Apple’s revelatory sci-fi show concluded last week, prompting Patrick, Rob, and Cado to jump on some microphones and hash out their thoughts on what’s happening at Lumon. What kind of corporation has their own in-house marching band?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join a lively discussion about the evolving role of games media and nostalgia surrounding the Game Developers Conference, as the hosts reminisce about past events. They dive into controversy with a defamation lawsuit involving a gaming CEO and the mixed reception of the latest Life Is Strange title. Enjoy amusing tales of gaming hardware mishaps and hilarious parenting anecdotes. Plus, get insights into the latest Assassin’s Creed installment and funny snack taste tests that explore how aesthetics can impact enjoyment.

Lord knows what the future will look like tomorrow, let alone years from now. And yet, Sony’s experiments in turning Aloy into AI slop and reports about Microsoft’s hardware future have Janet, Rob, Cado, and Patrick looking into Remap’s crystal ball. Elsewhere, Rob is obsessed with trying to travel across the country in Keep Driving, Patrick’s reconsidering his approach to “cozy” games thanks to Wanderstop, and The Question Bucket turns us into a music podcast.Discussed: Lebron Flop 1:46, Xbox's New Hardware Plans 12:14, Sony AI Video Leaks 35:22, Keep Driving 1:02:29, Wanderstop 1:29:45, The Question Bucket 2:13:36See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starting the podcast with good news? And yet, the release of Command & Conquer’s source code is weird, unexpected, and cool! Oh, and Rob bought another PC? Hmm. From there, it’s another discussion with Rob, Janet, Cado, and Patrick about their time with Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, what it means to be a critic of a genre you’re invested in, and more. Also, Patrick and Janet have spent time with Split Fiction, Rob’s plucking away at Keep Driving, there’s cool stuff happening deeper into Avowed, and we may have stumbled into a 250-part video series where Rob plays an old NES Koei strategy game about the Revolutionary War.Discussed: Rob's New Gaming PC 2:43, EA Releases Command and Conquer Source Code 13:45, Blooming Rage 37:06, Split Fiction 1:20:09, Keep Driving 1:51:14, Avowed 1:52:23, Lonely Mountain Snowriders 1:55:00, The Question Bucket 1:57:53, Outro and Announcements 2:40:46 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.