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Some games have hours of lore for you to sift and read through. Some choose to offload it to other materials, like books, short films, or websites. An ARG isn't out of the question now and then...but we have to ask, when is it too much? When does it actually matter? If it isn't part of the main experience, is it adding that much?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESGo here for Elora content:https://spyro.fandom.com/wiki/EloraTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Nicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 WAZZZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAP05:02 Why we need "BEGINNING EXPLAINED" videos10:06 Balan Wonderworld's lore book mentioned13:23 Brody's Delfino Blaze Filibuster19:04 Games randomly deciding to pick back up their lore decades later24:24 Persona and Kingdom Hearts fans...we're sorry33:43 Game of Thrones gets mentioned, we're sorry again37:12 When fan theories get canonized and an inch becomes a mile44:40 So WHAT makes lore matter then49:22 The true terror, games that assume you know the lore and don't explain basics51:29 Feel-good moments in fandoms? (Chef Kilo) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two more Switch 2s have hit Crubber's households, so we have hot-off-the-presses impressions of Mario Tennis Fever (yes, we know you forgot it existed), Pokopia (yes, we know you can't escape it), Demon Tides, and more! Also, enjoy guessing which Pokémon Moriarty is referring to at around 13:00 in. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESCass' review of the new  Ultrakill update:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-3tSMfKAwgOur Donkey Kong Bananza spoilercast:https://youtu.be/zCU1Nhr8tigTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Moriarty and Cass got Switch 2s!!!02:48 We now know someone who has played Mario Tennis Fever10:19 World's biggest Pokemon fan weighs in on Pokemon Pokopia14:28 NEW ULTRAKILL UPDATE21:38 Kevin's charcuterie, including Demon Tides26:30 A little Big Hops, a little Bubsy 4D29:47 Yoshi's Mysterious Nintendo Today App, The Movie ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Love them or hate them, Achievements have been around for over 20 years. We gathered up crub's Achievement experts that have a love/hate relationship with them to "celebrate" this milestone. And, also, to rib on the fringe parts of the RetroAchievements community...MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESFollow Chris on RetroAchievements:https://retroachievements.org/user/MykonosFanTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Gamers just be gaming!09:34 The Jak II story...11:31 Our most grueling Achievements17:29 Our Achievement...achievements25:48 Avatar The Burning Earth mentioned26:24 Putting RetroAchievements sickos on blast (Chris is one)35:02 Back to which RA sets would be the most insane...42:59 First Hot Shots Golf PS4 mention of 202647:14 The "PlayStation approach" to Platinums might be the best?51:53 So, about Nintendo56:07 Shoutout to Insomniac's Skill Points59:12 Finally, the hardest Achievement we've gotten? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

There were a lot of awesome Steam Next Fest demos this year (and some depressing ones), let us point you to some that are worth trying! There's a bunch in the show notes. Plus, hear Brody talk about going back to Hollow Knight after conquering Silksong.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere are the games we mention that aren't huge AAA things you already know the name of:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524850/Denshattack/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2769240/Wax_Heads/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2640950/Scott_Pilgrim_EX/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3417530/Panzer_Dragoon_Zwei_Remake/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3265700/Vampire_Crawlers_The_Turbo_Wildcard_from_Vampire_Survivors/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2740750/Rollin_Rascal/https://store.steampowered.com/app/2240620/UNBEATABLE/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374860/Nocturne/And here are links to Chris' "I meant to try these because they looked cool, but didn't have time" demos:The Takeover 2 (Streets of Rage styled game)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4425280/Takeover_2_Demo/Petal Crash 2 (A cool Panel de Pon-vibe falling block puzzle game)https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697670/Petal_Crash_2/People of Note (Turn-based RPG musical)https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/People_of_Note/Airframe Ultra (PS1 aesthetic racing game, seriously, click this link)https://store.steampowered.com/app/2522120/Airframe_Ultra/Woodrot (trippy adventure game, don't know much about it but it caught my eye)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4410770/WOODROT_Demo_Oswalds_Dream/MMO 98 (incremental game with a Windows 98 theme)https://store.steampowered.com/app/3907940/MMO_98/Gambonanza (Balatro x Chess apparently?)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4256840/Gambonanza_Demo/Wanderburg (Roguelike where you control a big moving wooden fortress)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4268810/Wanderburg_Demo/Bobo Bay (Indie take on the Chao Garden from the Sonic Advenure games)https://store.steampowered.com/app/3110830/Bobo_Bay_Demo/The Last Gas Station (Cute looking game where you manage a gas station, maybe there's a conspiracy?)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4071600/The_Last_Gas_Station_Demo/Pro Jank Footy (Bills itself as an arcade-y comedy-sports game)https://store.steampowered.com/app/3621330/Pro_Jank_Footy/Croak (2D platformer where you play as a frog with a tongue grapple)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4408590/Croak_Demo/Pluto (Bizarre looking roguelike deckbuilder, you'll know if you're in or not from one screenshot)https://store.steampowered.com/app/4103070/Pluto_Demo/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9CHAPTERS00:00 Sorry, Hollow Knight fans00:40 Denshattack!04:02 Wax Heads05:50 Scott Pilgrim EX09:59 Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake13:28 Vampire Crawlers15:26 Hollow Knight in a post-Silksong world25:48 Justin finished Metaphor Refantazio!28:15 Touching on the Marathon Server SLAM29:48 Chris HUNTS and GATHERS his thoughts on an NDA-ed beta test33:04 A surprise Rollin' Rascal mention ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're sick of game trailers that don't tell us anything about the game. We can fix your game trailers. Hire us to fix them.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe Day Before, in case you forgot:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_BeforeSelaco (which Trav edited a trailer for):https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592280/Selaco/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 The Perfect Trailer ?!05:09 On trailers that pretend to show gameplay14:09 At least give us the identity in the trailer24:29 Favorite game trailers?34:54 GTA 6 mentioned!38:06 If you died in 2 hours, what would you game? (BekahSims) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We actually weren't sorry about our comments about LittleBIGPlanet last week.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Super Mario 64 VS Wii Sports VS Tony Hawk Pro Skater 308:22 Madden 03 VS Goldeneye VS Bloodborne19:24 real mario BRAID VS LITTLE_BIGPLANET VS Half-Life 228:40 Joel Bioshock VS Final Fantasy VII vs Red Dead 2 Redemption36:53 real mario Braid VS Final Fantasy VII VS Super Mario 64 VS Elden Ring ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We are incredibly sorry for our comments on LittleBIGPlanet.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESJonathan Blow crying in a dark room about Soulja Boy misunderstanding Braidhttps://youtu.be/gWqnz-7iQbYTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Zelda LTTP VS Soul Calibur VS Super Mario World08:31 Super Mario Galaxy VS LITTLE_BIG PLANET VS Persona 515:44 Call of Duty 4 VS Half-Life 2 VS Zelda: Ocarina of Time23:14 Joel Last of Us VS Joel Bioshock VS Joel Halo 232:16 Breath of the Wild VS Resident Evil 4 VS Final Fantasy VII40:14 Metroid Prime VS Skyrim VS Red Dead 2 Redemption  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're tired of being nice to games. These so-called "best games of all time" need to be knocked down a peg, and we're going to figure out which one is actually the BEST worst game. Not the game that is the best, but the one that is the best at being the worst.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Please take everything we say sincerely and seriously.02:45 Mario 64 VS Mass Effect 2 VS Shadow of the Colossus09:36 Portal 2 VS Undertale VS Wii Sports18:45 Chrono Trigger VS Pro Skater 3 VS DOOM (yes)27:45 Okami VS GOW VS Madden 0335:57 Uncharted 2 VS Goldeneye VS MGS42:14 Elden Ring VS Fallout NV VS GTA (I)V ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Remember when you had to decide between obviously Good things or cartoonishly Evil things in video games? We're tired of pretending that wasn't dumb, but we're even more tired of pretending that we don't miss how dumb they were. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Karma Moment!!!05:32 Paragon or Renegade?09:07 We're still upset about inFAMOUS Second Son15:06 Taking it back to Fallout 3 and New Vegas19:38 When did this stuff vanish from AAA games?24:51 It was getting very easy to make fun of29:07 How Ghost of Tsushima did this well34:33 Shouting out some recent games that still do this ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Justin is back with new terrors you can't imagine. Old Fallout SODA, a creepy Tails statue, and doing it all for the nookie. Moriarty, Sean, and Trav are not prepared for what he has put them through this time. This is only 50% hyperbole. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 The fame does not stop coming01:44 The Half-Life 2 Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator Replica07:26 Fallout soda that expires next year16:37 Rare Official 1992 SEGA Tails Statue23:20 Round #2 begins, higher or lower?32:52 We learn what "parlay" really means39:28 Round #3, the bid round48:08 Vintage "I did it for the nookie" t-shirt58:48 Lot of 4 mini desktop trash cans1:05:42 Which fictional city would we want to live in? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

MORIARTY AND TRAV ARE BACK!!! And they've both been playing plenty to tell you about. Plus, the legend of Nicco has been spreading...MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESCassette Beasts:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts/Tainted Grail:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466060/Tainted_Grail_The_Fall_of_Avalon/Definitely Not Fried Chicken:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1036240/Definitely_Not_Fried_Chicken/The Séance of Blake Manor:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3191050/BRAZILIAN_DRUG_DEALER_3_I_OPENED_A_PORTAL_TO_HELL_IN_THE_FAVELA_TRYING_TO_REVIVE_MIT_AIA_I_NEED_TO_CLOSE_IT/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 So...Highguard, huh?04:14 Moriarty played Cassette Beasts!!! And hasn't played Tainted Grail12:22 Cyberschlong 7714:48 Definitely Not Fried Chicken17:40 Geoff Keighley blowback?19:31 Nicco elaborates on Blake Manor23:27 WHAT has Trav been doing26:43 The tale of Nicco spreads ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sean came to us with a simple torture routine. Metal band, or Soulslike? Can one musician and two people who have never heard music in their life get any of these right...?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nicco has been playing some Blake Manor...however, Sean has also been a marriage fairy. Meanwhile, Brody has some deep dive impressions on Big Hops and Date Everything. Mad Catz, dawg. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe Séance of Blake Manor:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/Big Hops:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops/Loop Hero:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282730/Loop_Hero/Date Everything:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201320/Date_Everything/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Scrum says hello, Sean is the Ohio Marriage Fairy08:45 Modern Family and the new A$AP Rocky10:21 Brody has been playing Big Hops14:53 Sean's been playing Loop Hero and trying to beat 100 games20:03 The Mad Catz Memory Card24:19 Brody Dated Everything32:28 A walk down dating sim memory lane ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If you can believe it, it's been nearly 2 years since the last time we did this! Sean has brought another slew of Steam reviews for us to parse and guess at, the winner takes...well, they take all. But there isn't really an "all" to take home. We just get sadness. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Finally, in our trilogy of yearly predictions, we gather to tell you exactly what to expect this year. Accept no subtitutes. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere is the crub recipe:https://comfortdujour.com/2024/10/17/crub-my-norwegian-family-tradition/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Get ready to tell us we're right in a year03:38 Digital sales, and...Highguard...?09:51 Pokemon Fire Red Fire Red Version and Tomodachi Life's Sway16:46 Mobile gaming falling off in 2026?22:04 A NINTH Crubber and High School Musical's 20th anniversary27:23 FRED DURST ACCOUSTIC ALBUM30:25 On Sony Interactive Entertainment's 2026 output...39:20 Geoff Keighley's dark side emerges44:36 We discovered Norwegian Crub46:53 The effects of AI trailers and Fortnite's Falloff51:53 Magic the Gathering's continued crossover bonanza ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You all sent in dozens of predictions for 2026...we're here to give our scientific stamp of approval to some and push back on others. Please enjoy being able to buy tech while you can.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's that Killzone video we talked about:https://youtu.be/2gq4gRVqQVIThis is Vexx (we are not linking the condom, it's real):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VexxTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Sorry Nicco00:15 Introducing ourselves, hello02:33 On Switch 2 and Steam Machine prices in 2026...10:08 Is the DC (Movie) Universe already primed to fall off?16:50 Classic PlayStation remaster? More first party titles than expected?21:22 Remember Marathon? Remember Splitgate...?27:19 Will Level-5 survive 2026?32:26 Sonic Season Pass and PlayStation Battle Royale 2 (spiritual)36:55 The rise of PS2 platformer inspired indies43:57 We will still be waiting on major Switch 2 releases in 202648:01 Doug Bowser IN the Mario Galaxy Movie TM?49:18 Naughty Dog will go off their rocker53:33 SPYRO 4!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We pretty much nailed 2025. You're welcome for the advance warning we gave you. Soon we'll predict 2026, as well as review YOUR 2026 predictions in future episodes!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESAs promised, here's one of the TikTok videos that Sean and Chris are familiar with (go team):https://www.tiktok.com/@wockyslushholsteinheifer/video/7592029912018554167TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgSean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is Nintendo DOOMED? Um, guys? Has anyone else noticed that Nintendo has been KIND OF OFF lately???MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESChris made a review/talky boi about the Legends ZA Mega Dimension DLC, click in if you want to know more about it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns3-lsnr8TQTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Nintendoomers08:52 All time low FOMO16:06 Are we out of touch? No...it must be the others...19:01 What could get us excited in 2026?29:57 "This is gonna be ragebait for sure"37:41 PlayStation is also missing that "hearts and minds" sentimentality, in fairness53:57 No one is prepared for the Valve downfall...1:02:35 Achievements, do people still like em? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A Beyond-Lengthy Spoilercast. Get it? Please?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESMake sure to follow our wonderful guests from this episode!Brendan: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCrawlWayne: https://www.youtube.com/@WayneisbossTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS0:00 Spoiler-Free Section27:59 Spoiler-Expensive Section ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We really had good intentions for this episode. We promise.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESWe're sorry.The "Christmas"-y music is Diamond Dust Zone Act 1 from Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn), if you are curious.TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Pledge to our Patreon to buy Brody Red Bull06:32 Brody breaks a leg to game more12:00 This was originally a "Favorite gaming snacks" episode...20:22 Brody's steroid sandwich shop story (real, not clickbait, why)26:47 We finally had to edit an episode33:04 Seriously though, what's up with our surveillance state41:57 A literary analysis of girlrotting, bedrotting, failmaxxing, etc.45:55 nicco's new word52:28 If our most recently played game had Sonic in it, would it be harder? (MickJaeger) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★