Chomping After Dark

We are back finally, and the episode we came back on was one of extremes. 2024 has had some absolute bangers release, but one of the most anticipated games of the year is Rebirth. After Remake took the world by storm, Square Enix promised that Rebirth would drastically build upon what they did in its predecessor, making it look like a demo. The story is all sorts of intense, confusing, mysterious, mesmerizing, and polarizing. Check out what the crew of Swordchomp had to say about Rebirth in this two-part episode.

We are back finally, and the episode we came back on was one of extremes. 2024 has had some absolute bangers release, but one of the most anticipated games of the year is Rebirth. After Remake took the world by storm, Square Enix promised that Rebirth would drastically build upon what they did in its predecessor, making it look like a demo. The story is all sorts of intense, confusing, mysterious, mesmerizing, and polarizing. Check out what the crew of Swordchomp had to say about Rebirth in this two-part episode.

A wonderful conclusion to the two-part series of Kratos’ next adventure, God of War: Ragnarok recently released to millions of excited fans. People have been patiently waiting to see how Kratos’, Atreus’, and Mimir’s story would culminate with the cataclysmic event of Ragnarok looming on them. With encounters with Nidhogg, The Norns, Heimdall, and Thor and Odin, the game is full of adventure. In this episode, Rich and Shea sat down to discuss the story in its entirety, as well as reflect on their thoughts. Some moments were humorous, some were melancholic, and some were exciting! Come check out the episode and let us know what you thought about the conclusion to the Norse Mythology portion of Kratos’ continuing journey. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we’ve written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh’s Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea’s IG - @professorlaytonn

God of War: Ragnarok is just around the corner. If you’re anything like us, while God of War (2018) was memorable, it’s been a minute. It’s almost as if a bunch of world-altering things have happened in the past few years. But anyways…we went back to give you (and ourselves) a refresher. We jump back into controlling god killer Kratos, but he is a changed man. He has married and had a child, Atreus. His wife, Faye, passes, and her dying wish was to have her ashes spread at the highest peak in the nine realms. Kratos and Atreus navigate the realm of Midgard, coming face to face with Norse gods in their pursuit to fulfill Faye’s final wish. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we’ve written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh’s Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea’s IG - @professorlaytonn

Aloy is back, and so are we! In this episode, Rich and Shea sat down to discuss the next installment of Aloy's sci-fi journey. Facing a climate crisis, a civil war between human tribes, and a futuristic sect of "evolved" humans, Aloy and friends have their work cut out for them. Enjoy the conversation where the guys deep dive into the story and reflect. They also look forward to what's going to come next for the Horizon franchise. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we’ve written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh’s Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea’s IG - @professorlaytonn

This episode has been a long time coming, as Josh and Shea have been wanting to talk about this game for years. Crosscode, a game created by Radical Fish Games and Deck13, is an action RPG that tells the story of Lea, who finds herself in the MMORPG called Crossworlds…but she has no recollection of who is she or what she’s doing there. As she explores Crossworlds, she meets many characters who both help her and challenge her. The deeper she gets into the world, a mystery starts to unfurl. The conversation takes many interesting twists and turns, as Josh and Shea discuss the superb writing, the future of AI, and framing of a narrative. If you want more content from us, such as more podcast episodes or to read articles we’ve written, head on over to swordchomp.com! Get Swordchomp merchandise at store.swordchomp.com! Feel free to leave your suggestions, comments, questions, and greetings at swordchomp@gmail.com SC IG - @swordchomp SC Twitter - @swordchomp Josh’s Twitter - @josh_fowler Shea’s IG - @professorlaytonn

Good people of the world, we have brought to you part two of the Stranger Things episode of Chomping After Dark. Rich and Shea discussed Volume 2, the two-part finale to Season 4. We recounted the story and reflected on the happenings of each episode while also revealing what we predict will happen in the fifth and final season. What did you think of Volume 2? Are you excited for Season 5?

Stranger Things is back! 3 years of waiting is finally over. In anticipation for Volume 2 to drop, Rich and Shea sat down to discuss what happens in Volume 1 as a recap while also reflecting on what happened in the show. We hope you enjoy the show! We promise (friends don't lie).

Rich and Shea are coming at you with another spoiler episode! In this episode, they sat down to discuss Serenoa, Frederica, Roland, Benedict, and the rest of the crew as they try to save Glenbrook from Aesfrost and Hyzante. They discuss the choices made and reflect on all of the possible outcomes. Check it out!

What happens when your three brothers and closest friends are murdered by the progeny of a raging psychopath? What would you do? The Last Ronin, originally debuting in 2020, is a short 5-issue comic book series about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Three of the four brothers have been killed. The last remaining brother seeks revenge, and he will stop at nothing until he achieves it. Rich and Shea sat down to discuss all 5 issues as the series has finally come to a close. Who is the last turtle? How did they perish? Who brought them to their demise? Is there any cheese pizza left? Listen to this awesome episode, and cowabunga, dude!

Hey y’all! We are spinning in here with another spoiler episode. We decided to try to catch lightnining in a bottle a second time as we discuss the second Sonic the Hedgehog movie. The stakes are higher, there are more characters, and there is a FANTASTIC chili dog scene! Rich and Shea break it down for you, so be sure not to miss this episode!

Hello everyone! In order for us to wrap up 2021 completely, we needed to have an in-depth discussion about one of our favorite games of last year: Eastward. Pixpil's debut game is one of adventure, time travel, suspense, and wonder. You take control of John and Sam, a father and his adoptive daughter, who escape an underground settlement and explore the world together. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Hello everyone, and welcome to the second Chomping After Dark of the year. We are heading way back to the beginning of the Nintendo Switch for this one. Now that we all have played the game (finally, Shea), we sat down to discuss the simple, yet elegant story of Breath of the Wild. Enjoy the show!

Everyone, welcome to the first Chomping After Dark of the year! We have a ton of exciting episodes lined up for this year. We couldn't be more excited. We are kicking off this year's line-up with a game everybody has been talking about the past month: Halo Infinite. We hope you enjoy the show!

Campers, welcome to another fun and exciting episode of Chomping After Dark. Being one of the most well-liked games by all three of us this year, we finally were able to sit down with Psychonauts 2 and talk about it in greater detail. Raz and crew get themselves into a jar of honey as they battle Maligula across memories. You know what? Just listen to the episode. We got you covered.

Welcome to another exciting episode! We decided to double up on December since we are taking a small break from the Chompcast, and we couldn’t think of a better way to do that than to talk about one of the more underrated games of this year: Dodgeball Academia! A Pokemon-inspired story about a boy who wants to become a dodgeball champion and make many friends along the way, it’s a short, action-packed adventure from start to finish. Check it out, and have a great holiday season from the crew here at Sword Chomp!

Hello all! We are back with a new episode, and we have returned to talking about games for this one. We talked about one of the most underrated games in recent history - A Plague Tale: Innocence. We discuss Amicia's, Hugo's, and the others' journey to escape the Black Plague, the Inquisitors, and the rats while curing Hugo from the Prima Macula.

We are back at it with some video game talk! In this episode, we broke down the indie darling Ender Lilies, an absolutely magnificent game. We feel like it deserves more attention than it's getting, so what better way to do that then break down its captivating story? Our good buddy, Bebop, from the Hunting Pixels podcast joins us in the conversation. You definitely don't want to miss it!

Welcome to a special episode of Chomping After Dark! We all absolutely loved Squid Game, and boy did we have a TON to say. We decided to record this special episode and rush it out immediately. We break down the key points to each episode and reflect on the themes and implications. Let us know what you thought of Squid Game and what you thought of our analysis!

The final episode in the trilogy, we have reached the end of this journey. Rich and Shea discuss The Return of the King in all of its glory. We hope that you enjoyed this mini series as much as we enjoyed recording it. Be on the lookout for the upcoming episode, as we have a special guest!