Best Rogue Trader Game Podcasts (2025)

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1.26 - Half Truths 44:50

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11h ago44:50

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The agents made their way into the governor’s estate with the help of their Administratum guide. With the governor unavailable, their goal became to convince any member of the Hawkstar Family that they would be useful allies. Morgan researched the important members of the family and determined that the recent assassinations were much more likely ca…

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1H1D #250: Hogwarts Legacy 26:00

14h ago26:00

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Let's get you sorted, doubly so! The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button is this show's equivalent of a certain famous sorting hat. It's fitting (pun intended) that it has selected that franchise's action role-playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Portkey Games for this numerically significant episode. The game in question p…

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1.25 - The Emperor’s Tears 50:22

7d ago50:22

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A member of the Administratum greeted the agents-in-disguise, and informed them that some heretics were causing a problem, but the purges would sort it out quickly. He assured them that there was no need for them to stay, but Morgan insisted they the investigate the situation at the governor’s estate. Their Administratum guide was enamoured with Da…

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1H1D #249: Jurassic World Evolution 2 30:59

8d ago30:59

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Think you can run a better park? Prove it! Back in 1993, Tom was convinced he could succeed where John Hammond had failed. Fortunately, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has seen fit to give our hosts an opportunity to test that theory with this dinosaur theme park management simulator developed and published by Frontier Developments. The stu…

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1.24 - A Monofamilial Governate 45:56

14d ago45:56

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The Gellar field, now improved by Talos Ivo, held fast through the warp and let the agents sleep more soundly until the ship abruptly changed course to respond to an emergency beacon on the planet Ravenshrike in the Hawkstar system. They learned from Avarice that the system is an important source of mined materials and sees frequent pirate activiti…

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1H1D #248: Wheel World 24:13

15d ago24:13

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Saddle up and pedal forth for adventure! The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button spun through its options and landed on a choice that will have Tom and Chris spinning their own tires! Enter the latest game developed by Messhof, this time with publisher support from Annapurna Interactive. In this third person open world racing game, players are task…

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1.23 - The Hawkstar System 52:46

21d ago52:46

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As the days passed with no new missions, the Inquisitorial band added their personal touches to the chapel and created new daily rituals. Solomon’s health improved and he became accustomed to his new legs, Damien created new purity seals and taught the group how to fight alongside a psyker, Judge Rex led them all through Arbites meditations, and Mo…

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1H1D #247: Hades 28:30

22d ago28:30

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Roguelites are our own personal hell. Venturing to the underworld ought to be met with a sense of dread, but for Chris, the dread he's feeling is centered on the roguelite nature of this isometric action RPG developed and published by Supergiant Games. Tom is a bit more optimistic, buoyed by the game's strong reception from both critics and players…

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1.22 - Sanctified 55:37

28d ago55:37

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Having spoken with Valentyne, Morgan gathered the crew to inspire them to stay the course. She then practiced combat tactics with Judge Rex in a successful attempt to get him to warm up to her. Solomon approached Damien like he would a Grox he wanted to befriend, and eventually Damien agreed that Solomon could move into his room to watch over him d…

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1H1D #246: Crime Scene Cleaner 27:37

29d ago27:37

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Not the German comedy series. There seems to be no shortage of cleaning simulators these days, but this one developed by President Studio and published by PlayWay has a different hook. Instead of power-washing someone's driveway or de-cluttering someone's home, this title puts you in the shoes of a former high school janitor that must clean up afte…

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1.21 - The Taming of the Grox 55:10

1M ago55:10

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For four days, CL053T worked on Solomon, to save his life, as Solomon was stuck in a bizarre dream state. When he awoke, his body was covered in scars, his right eye had been replaced with an augmetic, his legs were clearly not his own and had been gen-hanced. Talos Ivo was recovering too, but of course without his legs. As Solomon recovered, Morga…

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1H1D #245: Mullet MadJack 26:50

1M ago26:50

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Take a trip to the 90's... the 2090's. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button delivers on its name with the selection of this retro-anime inspired FPS developed by Hammer95 Studios and published by Epopeia Games. Neither of our hosts had heard of this before it was chosen, so they are going in with zero expectations other than whatever they may as…

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1.20 - The Flesh is Weak 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Brother Solomon could still be saved, but to do so, CL053T gave Morgan two options for replacing his lower-half: either an artificial grav option that would leave him floating, or taking Talos Ivo’s legs. She chose the latter and CL053T got to work. Judge Rex asked Morgan to accompany him to interrogate Damien, but upon seeing Damien, Morgan ordere…

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1H1D #244: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 28:20

1M ago28:20

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Are we trading rogues or roguishly trading? Buckle up, buttercup! The grimdark of the Imperium awaits in this turn-based tactical RPG developed and published by Owlcat Games. The studio first cut their teeth translating another tabletop game (Pathfinder) to the digital realm. Despite some early challenges there, they found their rhythm, launched a …

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1.19 - DECEASED 48:25

2M ago48:25

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With the Gellar field still weakened, Damien experienced another warp pulse and hit Solomon and a Daemonette with necrotic energy, and Judge Rex set Rex 2 on Solomon as the brother continued to attack him. As things looked desperate, the food in their stomachs literally spoiling inside them, all signs of Chaos suddenly disappeared and snapped back …

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1H1D #243: Back to the Dawn 20:13

2M ago20:13

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Anthropomorphic Orange is the New Black? The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button is sending our hosts directly to jail. They won't be passing go and they won't be collecting $200 on the way. Thankfully it's just part of the experience of playing the pixel-art RPG developed by Metal Head Games where the player takes on the role of a humanimal that m…

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1.18 - Perils of the Warp 44:35

2M ago44:35

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As the Lucky Strike entered the warp, the crew’s sleep was disturbed by nightmares. As Damien slept, he saw the daemon, Kestrel, who was responsible for first igniting his psyker abilities, and accidentally used his powers in reality, thereby weakening the Gellar field. The rest of the crew woke up to alarms alerting them of the field’s instability…

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1H1D #242: Legends of Runeterra 23:41

2M ago23:41

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Wait, isn't that the character from Arcane? Still completely oblivious to League of Legends outside his love for the animated show, Tom (and his pal Chris) must engage with another spin-off property, this time thanks to the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button. For this episode, the team will be investigating the digital collectible card dame develo…

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1.17 - Warp Dreams 46:59

2M ago46:59

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Finally back aboard their ship, the Lucky Strike, the agents secured Talos Ivo, and received healing or augmetic repairs. When they retired to their separate spaces to rest, Morgan instructed CLO53ET to build a small chapel on the ship, and wrote her report on the mission and her comrades to Valentyne. Damien returned to his quarters to self-flagel…

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1H1D #241: RoboCop: Rogue City 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Serve the public trust, protect the innocent, uphold the law. If you grew up in the same era as our hosts, the source material for this first-person shooter developed by Teyon and published by Nacon is well known to you. If you are a bit younger, perhaps you caught the remake that came out in 2014. If neither of those apply, just imagine if Darth V…

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1.16 - A Mind Too Small for Doubt 45:27

2M ago45:27

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The Inquisitorial agents fought to gain entrance into the nearby ship. When Morgan entered, she came face-to-face with a chained up and bloodied Talos Ivo, who was quite cheerful about his impending rescue. Solomon took it upon himself to protect Talos throughout the chaos, and Talos’s guileless charm may have helped forge a burgeoning friendship w…

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1H1D #240: Galacticare 23:24

2M ago23:24

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It's like playing doctor, but just the administrative part. Have you ever dreamt of being an intergalactic hospital administrator? Well that dream can now become reality thanks to this business simulation title developed by Brightrock Games and published by Cult Games. Do you want to build rooms, hire staff, and satisfy the needs of alien patients?…

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1.15 - Talos Ivo 55:19

3M ago55:19

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The agents made their way toward the Jumentierre Estate, and found improvised Valkyrie fliers that would give the Crimson Brothers advantage in the fight. The area was guarded by two Hereteks and a swarm of servo skulls, so Morgan opted for a stealth approach. She sent data from a nearby cogitator to CLO53T, who confirmed that Talos Ivo was meant t…

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1H1D #239: Blizzard Arcade Collection 24:43

3M ago24:43

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The original hits keep on coming! Before Warcraft and the massive online world it would spawn, Blizzard Entertainment had a trio of hits in the early 1990s that established them as a creative force in video games. Those games are collected here (each in multiple incarnations) for modern players to enjoy. With just an hour to harness a healthy helpi…

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1.14 - A Deft Touch 46:40

3M ago46:40

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Having escaped the Flensing House, the band took a short rest to treat their wounds and regroup, now in the company of two Arbitrators and a soldier. The Judge’s wounds were severe, but only after Morgan pressured him, did he allow Damien to heal him with powers from the warp. Solomon, meanwhile, noticed the Judge having a private conversation with…

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1H1D #238: Tempopo 19:53

3M ago19:53

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Tempogoo didn't sound as catchy. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button is at it again with this quirky puzzle game developed by Witch Beam and published by CULT. Tom and Chris have been tasked with spending an hour conducting the pink slime creatures that give this game its name. Will the result be music to our ears or a discordant mess? Will we …

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TPT #393: Draw Steel Review 2:49:05

3M ago2:49:05

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I-Hsien and Shane accrue Drama in an extra-long cover-to-cover review of Draw Steel, MCDM’s new tabletop RPG system. We walk you through the classes, ancestries, rules, and rewards and let you know if it’s worth adding to your collection. Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Critical Lit: I-Hsien's new podcast, which re-examines classic RPG modul…

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1.13 - A Complicating Factor 44:57

3M ago44:57

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After finishing off the Flayed Man and the Ascended Brother, Damien and Judge Rex sifted through data and learned that Talos Ivo had been transferred to the Jumentierre Estate. Meanwhile, Morgan and Solomon continued fighting their way into the Flensing House, but Damien and the Judge made it out, along with two Arbitrators and another soldier figh…

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1H1D #237: FBC: Firebreak 23:44

3M ago23:44

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Fast Baked Chicken or video game? This acronym could stand for anything, but what it truly stands for is Federal Bureau of Control. Developed and published by Remedy Entertainment, this is simultaneously the debut multiplayer first-person shooter developed by the studio and also the first game published by them. That said, these folks are no strang…

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1.12 - Heretic vs Heretic 47:24

3M ago47:24

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Inside the Flensing House, Damien fought and seriously wounded the Flayed Man, while outside, Larsa Quinn was killed and Arbitrators joined the fight against the Flayed Guard. Despite their heretical clothing, Solomon’s shouted praising of the Emperor convinced the Arbitrators that he and Morgan were on their side, and they all started fighting the…

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1H1D #236: Lost in Random: The Eternal Die 26:49

3M ago26:49

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Even more random than the original. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button is regularly deployed to randomly select games for this show. It is indeed fitting that it randomly selected this title developed by Stormteller Games and published by Thunderful Publishing that has much randomness seeded throughout its mechanics. From the cards and boosts …

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Critical Lit Bonus Episode — Curse of Strahd Deep Dive (Part 1) 1:42:45

4M ago1:42:45

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I-Hsien's new podcast is here! Critical Lit is a tongue-in-cheek re-examination of classic RPG modules that answers important questions like What is the nature of a predator? and Is Strahd hot or not? He's joined by Dan Dillon, Amelia Som & Sal Tamarkin. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-lit/id1826377168 In this episode: Ravenloft hist…

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1.11 - Reinforcements & Warpfire 44:30

4M ago44:30

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Morgan retrieved the damaged Romeo, but was spotted and a firefight ensued. Judge Rex and Damien continued to fake their way through checkpoints within the Flensing House and learned that Talos Ivo had been taken further up the building to the Flayed Man. Featuring players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Josh Halbot, and Tyler Hewitt, and Dungeon Master…

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1H1D #235: Police Simulator: Patrol Officers 28:35

4M ago28:35

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Out on the street? Get on the beat! We've reviewed a number of simulation games, but never one where you take on the role of a police officer. That changes on this episode with a title developed by Aesir Interactive and published by Astragon Entertainment. Strap on the boots of a new officer of the law and take on important daily duties like issuin…

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1.10 - Blood Sacrifice 43:44

4M ago43:44

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Morgan and Brother Solomon provided overwatch from an adjacent building, while Damien and Judge Rex talked their way into the higher levels of the Flensing House. Thet were warned about the presence the Crimson Brothers upstairs, but when Damien sent Romeo, Morgan’s servo-skull, back to her with an update, Romeo was suddenly shot out of the air by …

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1H1D #234: The Alters 22:54

4M ago22:54

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You survive by crafting more people. Here's a fresh one off the line! For this episode, Tom and Chris have been tasked with playing the newest survival game developed and published by 11 Bit Studios. The studio may be familiar to you if you are a fan of the Frostpunk franchise or if you checked out our previous episode about This War of Mine. This …

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1.09 - The Flensing House 51:29

4M ago51:29

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The inquisitorial band trudged through the battlefield wasteland, heading toward the northernmost hive of Arcturus IV, in the hopes of retrieving their Heretek target, Talos Ivo. At a checkpoint into the underhive, they were forced to prove they were in fact Khornate cultists. To avoid carving the symbol of Khorne into their own flesh, Morgan grabb…

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1H1D #233: to a T 21:01

4M ago21:01

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Does the T stand for Tom? The advantage of using the Xbox Box Game Pass "Surprise Me" button to chose games is that it will invariably select niche games that probably wouldn't be on your radar. Such is the case with this puzzle adventure title created by uvula and published by Annapurna Interactive. You've probably never heard of the studio... bec…

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1.08 - The Symbol of Khorne 50:50

4M ago50:50

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At the crash site, the Inquisitorial agents discovered that their target, Talos Ivo, was gone and the Arbitrators were on their way to the hive to locate the Khornate cultists. Morgan suggested they disguise themselves as cultists and move quickly and covertly to get ahead of the Arbitrators and find the Heretek first. They donned cultist robes and…

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1H1D #232: Journey to the Savage Planet 22:47

4M ago22:47

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Is the planet also forbidden? The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button is back in control and it has chosen the one-and-only game that will ever be developed by Typhoon Studios. Published by 505 Games, this first-person title is billed as "action-adventure" but feels a bit more like "exploration-survival" to us. If you start with inspiration from Fa…

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1.07 - In the Guise of the Heretic 51:19

4M ago51:19

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The agents flew across the battlefield in their stolen Aquila Lander toward the crash site and their Heretek target, only to spot several Khornate cultists already there, pulling people out of the wreckage. The band seemed to have the upper hand until their Lander was suddenly shot out of the sky and plummeted toward where they stood below. Featuri…

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1H1D #231: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed 27:45

4M ago27:45

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Does it display turtle power? Move over Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button, one of our hosts has taken control of game selection. If Chris can get away with putting his thumb on the scale, Tom figures he will do the same. As a consequence, our dynamic duo will be checking out the platforming beat 'em up developed by Aheartfulofgames and published …

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TPT #392: Daggerheart Review 1:49:44

4M ago1:49:44

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I-Hsien is joined by Fiona K. T. Howat, host of the What Am I Rolling? Podcast to review the new RPG from Critical Role’s Darrington Press. We’ll check out the system, character creation, combat mechanics, GM guidance, adversaries and campaign frames and let you know if it’s worth bringing to your table. Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: What …

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1.06 - Crash Site 42:41

5M ago42:41

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Judge Rex and the Mechanicus representative presented arguments for who should gain custody of the Heretek, but the Magistrate revealed their target’s transport had crashed in enemy territory and the Magistrate would deal with him. Having few options left, the agents stole an Aquila Lander and headed to retrieve their mark. Featuring players Del Bo…

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1H1D #230: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered 40:06

5M ago40:06

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Shockingly not another release of Skyrim! When our duo takes a request, it typically comes along with a guest, and this episode is no exception. Enter Rick from Pixel Project Radio who has chosen the surprising remaster of the fourth entry in a series dedicated to some especially old and rolled up parchment. Co-developed by Bethesda Game Studios an…

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1.05 - Arbites v. Mechanicus 46:08

5M ago46:08

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The agents set out on their first mission, to extract an imprisoned Heretek whose experiments should prove useful. Armed with forged papers for prisoner transfer, they arrived at the fortress precinct on Arcturus IV, a planet in the midst of a civil war, now having to convince the magistrate to release the Heretek to their custody. Featuring player…

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1H1D #229: Ashen 27:38

5M ago27:38

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Both a color scheme and a hawk god. With no context outside of the key art, our hosts were in the dark about this random selection from the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button. It turns out to be a third-person action RPG developed in New Zealand by A44 and published by Annapurna Interactive. While that is a bit more to work with, it still doesn't …

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1.04 - Arcturus IV 46:28

5M ago46:28

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Brother Solomon convinced the rest of the inquisitorial band to undergo a secret ceremony from his homeworld, in order to understand each other and become a more cohesive unit, each sharing a secret fear and a secret hope. Featuring players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Josh Halbot, and Tyler Hewitt, and Dungeon Master Ryan LaPlante. Enjoying Agents o…

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1H1D #228: Doom: The Dark Ages 30:54

5M ago30:54

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Seems like a good age for doom. Was this first person shooter chosen randomly by the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" Button? Hell No! But it was developed by id Software, who debuted the once infamous but now just famous franchise way back in 1993. For those of you who weren't alive way back then, something about those pixelated demons and the sprite-…

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1.03 - The Secret Ceremony 51:11

5M ago51:11

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Interrogator Morgan Rhalls, working under Special Condition, collected the final members of her new crew: a psyker, Damien Proxima, and Avarice, their savant. They boarded their rogue trader vessel, The Lucky Strike, and began to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings and their new allies. Featuring players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Jo…