Game Pass Grab Bag

This week we played the listener requested Fable 2 by; Lionhead Studios.  Fable 2 is a third person action RPG where you take control of a nameless hero who is trying to prevent the destruction of Albion. Play the way you want with melee, range and magic. Decide if you want to walk the path of good or evil....or play like Andrew which apparently is just morally grey. Explore the land of Albion to become more powerful, or be like Andrew and waste a gross amount of time chopping wood.

This week we played the roguelike Gunfire Reborn by; Duoyi Network. Gunfire Reborn is a first person shooter roguelike where you play one of six unique characters each with their own abilities. Complete challenges to unlock new skills and perks as you fight your way through the dungeon. Play solo or team up with 3 other friends for some good ol' fashion chaos.

This week we played the listener requested Plague Tale: Requiem by; Asobo Studios. Requiem is a sequel to Plague Tale: Innocence. The game take place right where the last game left off, following Hugo and Amecia as they they try to uncover the mystery behind the plague. Take control of Amecia as you try to stealth your way past enemies or pick them off one by one with your trusty sling.

This week we played the listener requested Scorn by; Ebb Software. Scorn is a first person horror survival game. Explore an alien planet as you try to navigate a world that fuses both mechanical and biological together. I am not sure what else to really say about this game except it's gross and sounds grosser. Also there is a lot of sexual imagery so kids stay away from this game and this episode.

This week we played the listener request Beacon Pines by; Hiding Spot. Beacon Pines is a narrative adventure game where you play Luka, a small boy who is trying to unravel the mystery of his town. Uncover hidden charms that will help change the story as you try to navigate past danger. 

This week we did a listener request for Marvel's Avengers by; Crystal Dynamics. Avengers is a third person action adventure game with looter shooter mechanics. Take control of one of the Avengers and join your friends as you try to help reassemble the Avengers. Level up your character and obtain more loot in order to fight slighter tougher enemies that all really just look the same, rinse and repeat.

This week we played way to much Disney Dreamlight Valley by; Gameloft that we just had to do an episode. I know you may brush this off but this game was surprisingly addictive. It is in early access and has its faults, but we had a lot of fun explore and manager our towns in the valley. Explore unique worlds from various Disney characters as you help them remember their past.

This week we discuss As Dusk Falls by; Interior/Night. As Dusk Falls us a narrative adventure game where you follow a family over 30 years as they cope with the events at Two Rock Arizona. Can you lead you character's to safety or will they perish from your foolish mistakes? The first half of the episode is our spoiler free review of the game and the second half is a spoiler fill discuss. Things get a little heated.

This week Liz and Andrew talk about what great games are coming out in September plus what to expect in October.

This week we played Immortals Fenyx Rising by; Ubisoft Studios. Immortals Fenyx Rising is a third person open world action adventure game where you are trying to save the Greek gods. Explore the beautiful country side as you collection way to many collectibles. If you ever wondered what would happen if Ubisoft made Breath of the Wild? Well wonder no more.

This week we played Hellblade by; Ninja Theory. Hellblade is a third person action puzzle game where you play Senua a Nordic girl who is travelling to Helhium to recover her loved one. Hellblade deals with psychosis and trauma with unique gameplay experiences and unique audio. Does it hit the mark or does it make us want to sacrifice our ears?

This week's listener request was Hitman by; IO Interactive. Hitman is a third person stealth game where you control agent 47, the worlds best assassin. Uncover the mystery behind the shadow client and his motives. Take up contracts to assassinate your target, or create your own and challenge your friend. Explore each location figure out numerous ways to eliminate your targets. 

This week Keith and Andrew discussed some of the many small games that they have been playing on Game Pass. There are many great games on Game Pass but some aren't easy to do an episode on. They also go over some new games that are coming out this month in August.

This week we had a listener request to play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge by; Tribute Games. We also had a request to bring back our guest Aaron. TMNT is a classic side scroller beat-em up where you can join up to 6 friends, and play as a classic TMNT character to defeat the evil Shredder. This week's episode is sponsored by Eblitz, the social app for gamers. Create your free profile and party up with fellow gamers on your favorite games today at www.eblitz.gg

This week we had a special guest join us for our adventure with Garden Story by; Picogram. Garden Story is a top down action adventure role playing game where you play a young grape who is recently appointed guardian status. You have to fight the rot in order to unit the surround towns and uncover the mystery behind the rot.

This week the gang played Bugsnax by; Young Horses. Bugsnax is a first person bug catching adventure game. You play a journalist who is following the great explorer Lizbert, to a mysterious island where creatures are literal walking food. Uncover the mystery behind the island while helping out the completely helpless villagers. Seriously how did the villagers ever eat?

This week we had a listener request to play Evil Genius 2 by; Rebellion. Take control of an evil genius as you try to take over the world. Build your secret lair on a remote island, and train your minions in specialties. Defend your base as the forces of justice try to come and stop you. 

This week we did the listener requested Mass Effect from Bioware. Mass Effect is a 3rd person action RPG. Become the first human specter as you try to unravel the mystery behind the attacks of human colonies. Will you try to be paragon for the universe or get the job done no matter what as a renegade? Is this a story Keith actually listen to or did he just skip dialog like usual? Sorry it took Keith half the episode to realize his mic wasn't on.

So Keith decided to pick another roguelike, which surprises no one. This week we played Anvil by; Action Square. Anvil is a top down twin stick shooter, where you are controlling mechanized suits called Vault Breaker. Go on expeditions on alien planets in search of the vaults which hold advance technologies. Earn currency threw the battle pass to unlock new version of Vault Breaker. Join the fight with 3 other friends with online coop, or ask Keith because I am sure he will love to play more.

We talk about our thoughts on the Xbox Bethesda Showcase 2022. What games are we excited for? What games looked disappointing? Can anyone follow our random scoring?