
Rebel FM
We are gaming industry veterans and newcomers from across the spectrum from outlets like IGN and Polygon, talking about video games, movies, books and more.
Latest episodes

Jan 19, 2025 • 2h 5min
Rebel FM Episode 649 - 01/17/2025
This week we're all atwitter (abluesky?) about the Switch 2 and talk a lot about what we thought, what we still don't know, and speculate a lot about a very possibly stacked first year for Nintendo's upcoming handheld - plus we talk about The Roottrees are Dead, Heroes of Hammerwatch, and a lot more. This week's music: Gravecreeper - The Black Curtain

Jan 11, 2025 • 2h 1min
Rebel FM Episode 648 - 01/10/2025
CES has come and gone and we're here to talk about the GPU news that was and wasn't there, the gaming handhelds that came to the show, robots, AI, Nosferatu, The Pitt, and a lot more. This week's music: Hole - Malibu

Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 39min
Rebel FM Episode 647 - 01/03/2025
Welcome to a lively discussion about gaming backlogs and impressions of recent titles like Farming Simulator 25 and the Dead Space remake. The hosts dive into upcoming Marvel films while humorously tackling perceptions of fitness on social media. Expect tech talks on gaming performance and console anticipation, alongside engaging reflections on shows like Lioness. The emotional journey of rescuing stray cats adds a heartfelt touch, blending culture with entertaining anecdotes. Be ready for insights and laughter throughout!

Dec 25, 2024 • 5h 30min
The Rebel FM 2024 Video Game Music Spectacular
The year is just about over, the stockings have been emptied, the presents have been opened (the first candle has been lit), and we're here with our annual gift to you: an extended catalog of some of our favorite video game music of 2024. Make sure to use the bathroom now, because it's a long one, and we're NOT pulling over until we get to the end. Happy holidays! And if you feel so inclined, you can tip your editor (me, Arthur) at ko-fi.com/aegies. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Gareth Coker) Main Theme Wandering in the Palace The FIrst Immortal Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Chihiro Aoki, Keitaro Hanada, Hyd Lunch, Hidenori Shoji, Yuri Fukuda, Saori Yoshida, 83key, Rintaro Soma) Seize the Victory Waikiki Down Beat We are Clean Pirates Final Fantasy VII rebirth (Mitsuto Suzuki; Masashi Hamauzu) Battle theme (final phase) Jenova Emergent With Heavy Heart - A Seabreeze Stroll Hell Divers 2 (Wilbert Roget II, Ross Tregenza) The Right Side of History A cup of Libertea The Terminid Horde The Automoton Legion Balatro (LouisF) Theme 1 Theme 5 Theme 2 Penny's Big Breakaway (Tee Lopes) Bauhaus Breakdown Jig's Up, Penny Tutto Finisce a Tarallucci e Vino Sons of the Forest (Gabe Castro) Main theme Fight Demons End Pepper Grinder (Bartholomew J Robson) Pepper Grinder BugBoss Neon Night The Thaumaturge (Agnieszka Wlazły and Sebastian Syczyński) Devoured by Desire Poet With a Gun Ligia's Lullaby Dragon's Dogma 2 (Satoshi Hori, Hana Kimura, Masahiro Oki, Shusaku Uchiyama, Yoshitaka Suzuki) One Swing for Victory Tale's Beginning Griffin's theme Tales of Kenzera: Zau (Nainita Desai) Zau (feat. Sipho Mhlanga) The Boy and Death The Spirit of Mankind The God of Death Animal Well (Billy Basso) Animal Well Heraldic Mantencore Indika (Mike Sabadash) Amos Ruth Genesis Crow Country (Ockeroid) You Came Back Fairy Tale Town An Act of Mercy Mullet Madjack (Fernando Pepe, Mateus Polati) Jack the Mullet Mad Full Carnage Upgrades Senua's Saga (David Garcia Diaz with frequent collaborations with Heilung) Seidh A Rite of Blood and Fire Who is Changed and Who is Not Rogue Prince of Persia (ASADI) Ravine's Sovereignty Ashes of Knowledge Sacred Fire Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erd Tree (Tsukasa Saitoh, Shoi Miyazawa, Tai Tomisawa, Yuka Kitamura, Yoshimi Kudo, Soma Tanizaki) Death Knight The Twin Moon Knight The Promised Consort Kunitsu Gami (Chikara Aoshima ) Kunitsu-Gami Fierce Foe Still Wakes the Deep (Jason Graves) Dùisgidh e Fhathast na Doimhneachdan Now More Moon Than Earth End Game The Horror Sings Arco (José Ramón "Bibiki" García) Forgotten Memories Riding into the Unknown The Deepest Part of You Astro Bot (Kenneth C M Yount) I am Astro Bot Astro Bot of War Metaphor ReFantazio (Shoji Meguro) Traversing the Wastes feat Keisuke Honryo (Chief priest of Myojoji temple) Virga Island Warriors in Valour Nine Sols (FFXX, Im Baek Hun, Troy Lin, Vincent Yang) Main Theme II Farewell Thank Goodness You're Here (James Carbutt) Amble March Star Wars Outlaws (Wilbert Roget II) Kay Vess, Outlaw Inside an Exogorth (Cody Matthew Johnson - Galaxy Rejects) Kisses and Spochka (Cody Matthew Johnson - Maia and the Dewbacks) Death Mark - Welcome to Toshara The Pyke Syndicate Space Marine 2 (Nima Fakhrara, Steve Molitz) Death is my Duty Machinus Divinatus Combat Voidsong Black Ops 6 Black Ops 6 (Main Theme) Avalon The Canals Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Hanz Zimmer and Lorne Balfe) Main Theme In Entropy's Grasp Not the Chosen One Where the Dead Must Go Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Gordy Haab) The Great Circle A New Adventure Awaits The Path is Revealed Nepal Air

Dec 14, 2024 • 2h 2min
Rebel FM Episode 646 - 12/13/2024
This week we chat about some old-ass games with some new-ass remasters, including The Thing and Soul Reaver, but we also talk about some of this year's big Game Awards announcements, how Naughty Dog is big game development's most prominent ship of Theseus, plus we read some emails. This week's music: Banks - Beggin for Thread (Unplugged)

Dec 7, 2024 • 1h 42min
Rebel FM Episode 645 - 12/06/2024
This week, the hosts rave about the unexpected success of 'Indiana Jones: The Great Circle' and dive into the buzz around 'Marvel Rivals' and its mechanics. They explore the subculture of a 'WoW bathhouse,' blending humor and gaming experiences while discussing monetization in the industry. A detailed comparison of LG's G4 and C4 OLED TVs provides tech insights. They also touch on efficient Windows installs and the vital need for gaming storage, all while reflecting on nostalgia and upcoming game releases.

Nov 23, 2024 • 1h 52min
Rebel FM Episode 644 - 11/22/2024
Game releases may be slowing down, but the discussion is heating up. The hosts dive into the intriguing development journey of 'Stalker 2' amidst challenging circumstances. They explore modern TV seasons, critiquing binge culture while reminiscing about nostalgic shows. Gaming narratives like 'Dragon Age' and 'Mass Effect' spark debates about player expectations. The conversation also shifts to cinematic adaptations, comparing 'Gladiator 2' with its predecessor and the cultural impact of musicals like 'Wicked.' Plus, a humorous look at accents and gaming characters adds charm.

Nov 16, 2024 • 1h 55min
Rebel FM Episode 643 - 11/15/2024
This week we're talking about some maniac mansion-ass puzzle solving in Rise of the Golden Idol, Half Life 2's big anniversary update, gaming handhelds, CES, NVMe drives, Dragon Age - the works. This week's music: Jerry Cantrell - Off the Rails

Nov 9, 2024 • 1h 54min
Rebel FM Episode 642 - 11/08/2024
Despite current events current event'ing, we're still here, and so are video games, so we're going to talk about them - games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Black Ops 6, Amanda the Adventurer 2, Straftat, the PS5 Pro, and more. This week's music: Max Richter - On the Nature of Daylight - Piano version

Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 47min
Rebel FM Episode 641 - 10/25/2024
This week we're back to chat about Black Ops 6 (which is better than Black Ops Cold War, which we also talk about), Retrorealms, Fast Food Simulator, and plenty more! We're also doing Extra-life again this year! You can find out more at rebelfm.wtf. This week's music: Ice Nine Kills feat. Shavo - A Work of Art