Best Faden Cross Podcasts (2025)

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective: Dude Spooky 2:11:42

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4d ago2:11:42

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We are back with all 4 host: Faden Cross (they/them), Dale Flashpoint (he/him), Max (he/him), and Uncle (he/him) to talk about a pretty decent DS game (that we didn’t play on the DS) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. While I may consider this to be the weakest of the games we played this year, we have a great time talking about it. We also talked abo…

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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: Clock Sluts 2:35:45

1M ago2:35:45

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Note: Dale’s microphone had an audio issue so after the 01:43:00 mark his voice will sound different since I had to amplify his voice from other microphones. No clue why that happened. It's the 4th month of the year and we have all 4 hosts of Club Flashpoint! At this point Max (he/him) is fully subsumed by the podcast and we are glad to have him. S…

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Disco Elysium: Mom Shaped Shadow 3:16:43

2M ago3:16:43

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Disco Elysium: Mom Shaped Shadow, Caves of What Qud Be He has returned. Dale Flashpoint (he/him) is back from a hiatus to talk about Disco Elysium with Faden Cross (they/them) and Uncle (he/him). Max (he/him) could not join due to illness unfortunately but be sure to listen until the end of episode to hear his thoughts. Listen to Faden fail to pron…

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Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector: Spoons 2:09:37

3M ago2:09:37

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Faden Cross (they/them) and Uncle (he/him) are joined by one of our favorite guests Max (he/him) to discuss a wonderful game about bodies, community, and Sci-fi mobsters. They discuss the mechanical changes from Citizen Sleeper 1 to 2 while also getting into the wonderful cast of characters. It's another winner folks. Next Month’s Game: Disco Elysi…

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Judero: Kick in the Start 2:28:01

4M ago2:28:01

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Faden Cross (they/them) and Uncle (he/him) are joined by two time guests Bean Sprout (she/her) and Max (he/him) to talk about 2024’s claymation adventure game Judero. Which, spoilers, we all greatly enjoyed. We break down the themes and the value of playing a game where you are forced to acknowledge that human hands made it. Next Month’s Game: Citi…

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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Jimmy Carter Just Died 2:27:56

5M ago2:27:56

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Faden Cross (they/them) and Uncle (he/him) are joined by a whole host of guests! Bean Sprout (she/her), Jake McAskill (he/him), Max (he/him), and Red Alert/Red (He/him) join to chat stats, the Force, bugs, and much more in our biggest episode yet! This was a much needed end of the year especially as Dale is on sabbatical (but also send congrats to …

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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus: Jimmy Space 1:59:44

6M ago1:59:44

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Dale Flashpoint (he/him), Faden Cross (the/them), and Uncle (he/him) transcend their own flesh to worship the Ominissah with the Noosphere or something. They orbit some sort of Tombworld to stop it from waking up. Honestly, I shouldn’t be doing the write up because I don’t know anything about Warhammer. Thankfully Uncle and Dale are experts. Next M…

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Pathologic 2: Midwest Politeness 2:15:08

7M ago2:15:08

2:15:08

Dale Flashpoint (he/him), Faden Cross (the/them), and back from a short break, Uncle are put through the hardest challenge the podcast has ever faced. They attempted to play through 2019’s Pathologic 2. This is the most divided the hosts have ever been on a game, however it was a lot of fun to record! Next Month’s Game: Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus…

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Sonic Adventure 2: Get a Life Nerds 2:30:27

8M ago2:30:27

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Dale Flashpoint (he/him), Faden Cross (the/them) and special guest Jake McAskill (he/him) live and learn in this exciting episode. Its Jake’s birthday month and that means he picked the game. We talk about the one and only Sonic the Hedgehog and of course Shadow. They get into the merits of the Chao garden and gush about their feelings for Crush 40…

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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown: Left Trigger to Pray 1:21:10

9M ago1:21:10

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Dale (he/him), Uncle (he/him), and Faden (the/them) put on their headphones and experience a truly unique game. They played The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, an audio forward fantasy action rpg. The hosts breakdown the story and the gameplay of this adventure! Next Month’s Game: Sonic Adventure 2 Games discussed: Harvestella Darkest Dungeon 2 Indika T…

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Paradise Killer: Perfect game, People don’t like it 1:21:10

10M ago1:21:10

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Dale (he/him), Uncle (he/him), and Faden investigate the killer of paradise. They explored a vaporwave world filled with eldritch horrors and conspiracy. The music is immaculate, the characters are unhinged, and the murder is complex. Did the host save Paradise? Listen to the episode and find out! Next Month’s Game: The Vale: Shadow of the Crown Ga…

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This War of Mine: This war is FINE 1:10:39

11M ago1:10:39

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By Faden Cross

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Citizen Sleeper: Neurotypical Listeners 1:38:20

1y ago1:38:20

1:38:20

Citizen Sleeper: Neurotypical Listeners. Faden Cross (they/them) and Uncle (he/him) fight against planned obsolescence while building up their community. The hosts played Citizen Sleeper. This was Faden’s second time and Uncle’s first time. They dive into the Eye, a space station that is constantly on the brink of falling while trying to stabilize …

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Umurangi Generation: Soap Ghost 1:37:06

1y ago1:37:06

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (they/them) couldn’t update their journals and instead turned to photography. Uncle (he/him) continues his guest spot streak and joins the two hosts for a discussion on 2020’s Umurangi Generation along with the dlc Macro! They discuss wide angles, mechs, and making art at the end of the world. Also, content …

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Full Throttle Remastered: Point First Before You Click 1:26:56

1y ago1:26:56

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) are joined by a special guest! Can you guess who it is listener? If you guessed Uncle (he/him), then you win the prize! The hosts hopped on their Corley bikes and crush a nude statue of Tim Schafer. They dive in to this LucasArts classic and have a good amount to say! Next Month’s Game: Planescap…

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Thirsty Suitors: Moment 37 1:59:17

1+ y ago1:59:17

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him), Faden Cross (They/Them), and for the third episode in a row Uncle(he/him), get thirsty and go back to their hometowns. The hosts played Thirsty Suitors and reconciled with their exes. How does the game handle the complex dynamics of trauma and relationships? By being messy, honest, and various other things the host latched…

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Game of the Year 2023 46:02

1+ y ago46:02

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WOW! Two episodes in one month! This must be Holiday, or the hosts have been lazy and finally recorded their GAME OF THE YEAR 2023 podcast. Those are the only two options. Rate us 5 star on a podcast of choice and tell us which option it is. What can we say? We finally did it. We made our Touchstone games battle to see what the ultimate touchstone …

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Deus Ex: Hot Cheese 2:11:57

1+ y ago2:11:57

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him), Faden Cross (They/Them) and newly recurring special guest Uncle (he/him) plunge into the dark webs of conspiracy. Majestic 12, Illuminati, Helios, Mole People, and many more conspiratorial organizations confound most of the host, and delight the left out one. The hosts get into the value of playing one of the foundational …

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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Fireball 3:07:26

1+ y ago3:07:26

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him), Faden Cross (They/Them) are joined by a new special guest Uncle (he/him). Uncle dropped by to talk about Faden’s final touchstone game; Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. They discuss the merits and problems of the truncated 3rd edition Dungeons and Dragons System (based off of Star Wars Saga but Faden forgot to menti…

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Pokemon TCG: Paladin’s Oath 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) duel to the death in this episode. Before them are three Pokemon decks and explosives rigged under their feet. The loser will plummet to their death. The winner must find a new co-host. The two played Pokemon Trading Card Game for the Gameboy Color. They discuss their decks and tactics while answ…

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SOMA: Men Don’t Listen 1:26:11

1+ y ago1:26:11

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) uploaded their brains for the future of humanity. Their copies will sail across the stars as the bright beacon of human-based art. Will aliens find them? Or will they hit a stray rock before the heat death of the universe? The two played Frictional Games’ SOMA, one of Dale’s touchstone games. Fad…

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Chibi Robo Plug into Adventure: Nintendo that works for Uncle 1:21:45

1+ y ago1:21:45

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) grab their two prong plugs and save a family from financial ruin. They played the gamecube classic, Chibi Robo! Plug into Adventure. The two dive into the many characters of the game and the story of the Sandersons. Grab your toothbrush and get scrubbing (the Chibi Robos could really use an union…

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Star Fox 64: A Holy War in Slippy’s Name 1:31:05

2y ago1:31:05

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) hop into their Arwings and lock their G-Diffusers and play Star Fox 64. This is one of Faden’s touchstone games as we continue the year of “Touchstone Games”. While not everyone enjoyed revisiting this classic, they had a good discussion of the game. They answer the major question, “Why are these…

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Advance Wars: Big Himbo Energy 1:03:06

2y ago1:03:06

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) look at their war maps and dive into the cutsy strategy game Advance Wars. This was a formative game for Dale and Faden has some opinions on it (mostly positive). They discuss their favorite CO’s and their time playing the game together. Next Month’s Game: Star Fox 64 Games discussed: The Legend …

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SAG-AFTRA Announcement 0:49

2y ago0:49

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Hello, due to recent guidelines from SAG-AFTRA we are going on hiatus until anime rewatch shows get further clarifications! We will not cross the picket line. The production behind Dragon Ball has a history with circumventing unions and we will not do that here. Stay tuned for more information!By Faden Cross

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Dragon Ball Episodes 62-64 37:08

2y ago37:08

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Faden (they/them) and Chyry (she/her) are back after eating their Senzu beans. Korin trains Goku with a classic bait and switch. Tao goes through a tailor. Chury and Faden have a debate on the magical properties of the tower. Unfortunately a sprinkle of bad Bulma stuff is in these episodes. The trio of episodes end with a thrilling battle between T…

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Dragon Ball Episodes 59-61 38:47

2y ago38:47

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A new era on Snake Way Begins. Faden (They/them) and Chyry (she/her) are introduced to the notorious Tao. A man so deadly and silly that he might just be an evil Goku. Goku learns he has a long way to go to beat Tao. Tao has a tailoring issue. As always it is another exciting week. Episode 62: Sacred Water Episode 63: The Return of Goku Episode 64:…

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Nintendo 64 Racers: Red Card 1:11:02

2y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

By Faden Cross

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Dragon Ball Episodes 56-58 50:45

2y ago50:45

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The Penguin Village shenanigans continue in this batch of episodes. General Blue GTAs his way through the village. Goku makes new friends as always. Sour man appears. Aliens pick up trash. Cops shoot each other. The guardian of Korin makes an appearance. There is a lot to unpack in these two episodes and Faden (they/them) and Chyry break them down.…

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Dragon Ball Episodes 53-55 35:53

2y ago35:53

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This week Faden Cross (they/them) and Chyry (she/her) finish out the Pirate Cave arc with a bang. Goku fights General Blue in a heated battle while Bulma scores an own goal. A mouse saves the day. They also get a cliffhanger on the mysterious Penguin Village. Next time: Episode 56 Episode 57 Episode 58…

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Dragon Ball Episode 50-52 36:52

2y ago36:52

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We have a weird bit of audio in this episode on Chyry’s end but the content is good. General Blue chases Bulma, Goku and Krillin across the underwater Pirate Cove. The pirate cove holds many traps and treasures. Goku faces a new sort of…daddy? Krillin battles a sword throwing statue. General Blue gets a shocking surprise. A robot skeleton pirate sa…

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Dragon Ball Episodes 47-49 30:32

2y ago30:32

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Faden Cross (they/them) and Chyry (she/her) journey to the ocean for this set of episodes. Roshi, Krillin and Launch return to the story. We get some good launch scenes and some awful Roshi stuff as always. The gang discover Old Timey Pirates (with an uzi), underwater bases, and General Blue’s tenacity. Next Week: Episode 50: The Trap is Sprung Epi…

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MegaMan BattleNetwork 4: Red Sun and Blue Moon: Human Child 1:16:11

2y ago1:16:11

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) jacked into the net. They played MegaMan BattleNetwork 4: Red Sun and Blue Moon. Dale chose this month’s game as one of his touchstone games. They share their feelings on the combat, story, music and the god awful backtracking in the game. Next Month’s Game: Various N64 racers (ie, Wipeout64, Wav…

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Dragon Ball Curse of the Blood Rubies 31:56

2y ago31:56

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Fanden Cross (they/them) and Chyry (she/her) watched their first movie! It is a retelling of the Emperor Pilaf Saga and the two have opinions. New villains and old friends join in on this, thankfully short, adventure. Next week: Episode 47: Kame House - Found! Episode 48: Deep Blue Sea Episode 49: Roshi Surprise…

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Resident Evil 4: Brando Sando 1:38:13

2y ago1:38:13

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) played Resident Evil 4 with a special quest: Jake McAskill (He/Him). The three discuss this classic beast of a game. They share their favorite Leon one liners, the moments that did or did not scare them, and their love for camp. It is a jammed pack episode. Next Month’s Game: MegaMan Battle Netwo…

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Bayonetta: Time to Go Vroom! 1:27:16

2y ago1:27:16

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Dale Flashpoint (He/Him) and Faden Cross (They/Them) played Bayonetta on their journey of touchstone games. They break down the style, pizzazz, and downright sexiness of Bayonetta. Faden also pronounces Jeanne’s name as Jean for some reason. They discuss their favorite finishers and quibble over descriptions about Bayonetta. Next Month’s Game: Resi…

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Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix: I got Skinamarinked! 2:03:41

2y ago2:03:41

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This was such a big game that the only way Dale (He/Him), Faden (They/Them), and special recurring guest Jake (He/Him) could record it was in person. After a delay they finally got a chance to record and it was a blast! The sound quality might not be as crisp as normal, but the content inside is very good. Journey to the realm of Kingdom Hearts wit…

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Club Flashpoint Announcement & Snake Way 38:11

2y ago38:11

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Today we do not have Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix. We do have a special announcement why. In the meantime, please enjoy the most recent episode of Snake Way. We should have KH2 FM+ in a week. Stay Tuned, -FadenBy Faden Cross

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Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland: Never once 1:18:32

2y ago1:18:32

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Faden Cross (They/them) gets a stark reminder that Dale Flashpoint (he/him) is a musical genius. We have a new look and a new name. Welcome to Club Flashpoint. This year we have a theme “Touchstone Games”. Every month we will play a game that was fundamental to shaping our gaming taste. This month is Dale’s choice; Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland, a G…

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Road 96: Giantess Sonya 1:48:40

2y ago1:48:40

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This month, Faden (they/them), Dale (he/him) hitchhike across a fictional representation of the American west. They discuss if the politics of Road 96 worked for them or if it landed flat. They answer questions and debate which Onett Radio game was the best of 2022. Stay tuned for next year! Next Month’s Game: Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland Games di…

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Outward: The Beach Episode 1:32:46

2y ago1:32:46

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This month, Faden Cross(they/them) and Dale Flashpoint(he/him) adventure into the world of Aurai. This time they did it together, co-op, and there were never any hard decisions at all… Learn about the hosts journey as they discuss this adventuring game. Games discussed: My Time At Portia Pentiment Join the Discord Server: https://discord.gg/YW4uzTX…

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Bioshock: Life is a Railshooter 1:58:08

2y ago1:58:08

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This month, Faden (they/them), Dale (he/him) and special guest Jake (he/him) hop in a bathysphere to the world of Bioshock. The hosts are split on the game but they dive deep into the themes, mechanics, and Geoff Keighley. They also get into the games they have been playing this month. At the end Jake is given a pop quiz. Games discussed: Cloudpunk…

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Immortality: Creepy Blondes 1:35:30

2y ago1:35:30

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This month, Faden, Dale and special guest Jake breakdown Immortality. They spoil the entire game while weaving theories on what happened to Marissa Marcel. They also get into the games they have been playing this month. Games discussed: Zombies Ate My Neighbor Splatoon 3 Journey to the |Redacted| Planet Sega Ages Phantasy Star Join the Discord Serv…

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The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story: E is for Asphyxiation 1:28:32

2y ago1:28:32

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The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story: E is for Asphyxiation This month, Onett Radio dives into a mystery spanning 100 years. Whose skeleton was uncovered under the Sakura tree? Did the Shijimas find the secret to eternal life? Is Dale good at mystery games? Find out in this explosive episode! Note: There will be spoilers after a certain point. Spoi…

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Metal Gear Solid: Burn Their Eggs 1:42:52

2y ago1:42:52

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This month Onett Radio played another classic, Metal Gear Solid. Faden also played Metal Gear Solid The Twin Snakes for some reason. The two dive deep into the story. They discuss their favorite characters and plot points. Other games we played: V Rising, Hardspace Shipbreaker. Join the Discord Server: https://discord.gg/YW4uzTXSkg…

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The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time: Caked Up 1:52:23

2y ago1:52:23

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This month Onett Radio played a classic, The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. They are joined by veteran guest star Jake McAskill. Faden has never beaten (or liked) the game before while it’s Dale’s and Jake’s favorite game of all time. They have a great discussion and take a quiz that only true Zelda fans would ace. Other games we played: The Lege…

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Tunic: Canes Foxes 1:18:47

2y ago1:18:47

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This month Onett Radio played Tunic. Faden Cross (they/them) and Dale Falshpoint (he/him) discussed their favorite secrets. Dale informs Faden about the things they missed. They also answer some great audience questions. Other games we played: Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door & Dune Board Game Discord Server: https://discord.gg/YW4uzTXSkg Read Fa…

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Elden Ring: Castle Eddie Redmane 1:34:58

2y ago1:34:58

1:34:58

This month Onett Radio dives into their biggest game yet; Elden Ring. Dale Falshpoint (he/him) and Faden Cross (they/them) explore the Lands Between. They discuss their builds, favorite characters, least favorite bosses and finally answer some wonderful audience questions. 1:03:00 is when the spoilers start and they end at 1:11:22. Other games we p…

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Nobody Saves the World: Ghost Court 52:22

2y ago52:22

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Who saves the world? That is right, somebody. This month we played Nobody Saves the World and it was a bit of a dozy. Dale Flashpoint (he/him) and Faden Cross (they/them) discuss the highlights and lowlights of the newly released indie game. What was their favorite form? Did the grind work for them? Ghost Court? Unpack it with them. Discord Server:…

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Telling Lies: David Immortal 1:10:44

2y ago1:10:44

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Faden Cross is joined by guest host Jake McAskill to talk about 2019's Telling Lies. They get into the mystery at the core of the game and the actors that drive the characters. Spoilers for the game as they break down their favorite videos. Games they played this month Jake: Resident Evil 4 Faden: Star Wars Galaxies Restoration III (Some Elden Ring…