Player 2 Has Entered the Podcast

It's the final backlog episode for Outriders! In this one, I break down the game's ending and my overall thoughts. Of course, I also discuss other games I've been playing these past two weeks. Hope you enjoy! I'm taking a break after this episode but don't worry, I'll be back in a month or two! Games Discussed: Vampire Survivors, Spider Heck, Ring Fit Adventure, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Outriders For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Housekeeping (0:37) Whatcha Playing? - Vampire Survivors (2:59) - Spider Heck (8:18) - Ring Fit Adventures (10:06) - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (11:17) The Backlog: Outriders (3/3) - Where's Tim? (31:47) - Story (Spoilers) (32:53) - Final Thoughts (36:38)

This is a very special bonus episode you can share with all your gamer friends and non-gamer friends alike! We did the hard work and research to give you the best advice for those shopping for gamers this holiday season! Be sure to share this one around and spread the word so we can all start getting and giving better gifts for the wonderful gamers in our lives! For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Dos and Don'ts (1:24) Xbox (7:46) PlayStation (13:18) Nintendo (20:53) PC (26:43) Mobile (32:11) General Ideas (33:59) Places to Shop/Find Deals (41:22) Final Tips/Console Prep (44:48)

We're back once again with another two weeks of news! There's not a ton of news but what we have is fairly interesting! Kardell joins me to discuss news on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Sega, Square Enix, Remedy, CD Projekt, and more! For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Housekeeping (1:33) Sony  - NFT eSports Stuff (2:58) Nintendo - Indie Direct (5:23) - Nintendo Power Archived (17:25) - Pokemon Too Much For Switch (18:34) Microsoft - C.O.D. on PS Forever? (21:47) Sega - Sonic Needs a Loremaster (24:32) - Streets of Rage Movie Update (28:13) Square Enix - FFXVI Whites Only? (30:00) CD Projekt - Witcher 3 Update! (39:02) Misc - Control 2 Announced (41:02) - The Game Commercials (42:38) Listener Question: Favorite Part of Gaming (44:26)

This week on The Backlog we dive into the middle portion of Outriders with the help of another backlog player, That Tim Dude! We also discuss a few games we've been getting into lately, enjoy! Games Discussed: Vampire Survivors, Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Spider Heck, Tunic, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, Dynasty Warriors 9, The Sinking City, Ring Fit Adventure, Outriders For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Whatcha Playing? (1:41) - Vampire Survivors - Elden Ring/Bloodborne (5:32) - Spider Heck (10:21) - Tunic (13:05) - Little Hope (17:09) - Dynasty Warriors 9 (20:52) - The Sinking City (26:42) - Ring Fit Adventures (32:32) The Backlog: Outlanders (2/3) - Story So Far (spoilers) (37:36) - Gameplay/Mechanics (43:40)

This episode is once again chock full of exciting gaming news and our old friend PandaFox joins in as Player 2 to help discuss all the latest happenings in the last two weeks! We got information on Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Dragon Age, Call of Duty, The Witcher, and a ton more so be sure to listen in and share this with your gamer friends! Amanda Talks Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IYiFuiJZ4qbaggkftv7MZ?si=98838c0b7bd04db9 Be sure to catch MC Paperstacks on Call It this Monday!: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-9vbbk-895a07 For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Catching Up With PandaFox (0:30) Cabinet of Curiosities Plug (2:09) Censoring Content for Kids (4:37) Gaming News (7:59) Sony - Expiration Dates Removed from Plus - PS5 Folders (9:45) - PSVR2 Deets (12:39) - PS Plus Losing Subs (17:39) - Last of Us Show Premiere (22:32) Nintendo - Mario Party on NSO! (26:03) - Oregan Trail Remake (28:33) Microsoft - Xbox Mobile Store (30:11) - Xbox Discord Being Updated (31:40) - Fallout 4 Next Gen Update (33:25) - Game Pass November (33:40) EA - Dragon Age Status Update (35:58) Square Enix - Embracer Group Closes Studio (36:40) Activision/Blizzard - Acti/Blizz Sux (38:23) - COD Stuff (39:15) CD Projekt - The Witcher Remake (42:33) - Henry Cavill is Out! (44:24) Misc - Study on Gamer Brains (48:12) - Disco Elysium Writer Sues (53:38) - Nibel Leaves Twitter (55:32) Listener Question: Game That Scared Us As Kids (59:03)

The last two weeks I played a lot of horror games but I guess 'tis the spooky season and all that! Join me as I discuss that and our newest addition to the backlog library, Outriders! Games Discussed: Observer: System Redux, Scorn, Dead by Daylight, OBAKEIDORO!, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Ring Fit Adventures, Outriders For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Housekeeping (0:39) Whatcha Playing? (2:03) - Observer: System Redux - Scorn (9:46) - Dead by Daylight (11:43) - OBAKEIDORO! (13:18) - Pokémon Legends: Arceus (15:18) - Ring Fit Adventures (15:44) The Backlog: Outriders (Part 1/3) (18:27) - First Third of Story (Spoilers) (19:36) - Gameplay and Overall Impressions (25:16)

Lots of drama in the world of gaming news this week! KingThuglas joins us as we discuss various stories including Bayonetta 3 and voice acting, more unionizing QA testers, the Silent Hill Transmission, a big win for contractors at Nintendo, and a lot more! Check it! If you want to help preserve the unreleased NES game: https://twitter.com/frankcifaldi  Support KingThuglas!: https://linktr.ee/KingThuglas For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod   Time Stamps: Anime Deals (1:58) She-Hulk Wraps (3:52) Sony (6:56) - Miles Morales on PC - Sony Delays Showcase? (8:21) Nintendo (14:57) - Unreleased NES Titles Surface - Pokemon Giveaway (16:58) - Fired Tester Gets Settlement (19:58) - Voice Actress Speaks Out (24:39) Microsoft (34:42) - Series S Sale - Game Pass Stick Reveal? (35:44) - Game Pass Revenue Revealed (37:28) - Rocksteady Dev Hates Series S (38:47) - Xbox Elite 2 Getting Lab Treatment (42:04) Silent Hill Transmission (43:50) Kingdom Hearts TV Pilot (53:22) ActiBlizz Testers Get Major Victory (56:12) Persona Update! (1:00:07) Netflix Cloud Gaming? (1:01:55) Listener Question: Mt. Rushmore of Gaming (1:07:46)

Today we're wrapping up the second game in the backlog, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon! Slowly but surely we will finish all backlog games! Of course, MC Paperstacks discusses his other played games in the past couple of weeks including his fitness journey with Ring Fit. Stay to the end to find out the next backlog game and be sure to join the discord so you can join in and play along with us! Games Discussed: Cult of the Lamb, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Ring Fit Adventure, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Next Week's Guest (0:48) Whatcha Playing? (0:59) - Cult of the Lamb - Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (8:36) - Ring Fit Adventure (21:25) The Backlog (Spoilers) - Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (28:34) - Story Summary (Spoilers) (30:36)

Another two weeks, another round of news! Legacy Gamer Friend Enya joins me this week to chat about the latest goings-on including confirmation of a new Detective Pikachu, Horizon series rumors, Silent Hill rumors, updates on the Rockstar hack, revivals of beloved old IPs, and a ton more! Check it! Project Amplify: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59VAbBoqKGZl0gEyGypB2XNkndEIwc-n Legacy of Kain Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7017965/Legacy-of-Kain-franchise-survey For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Housekeeping (1:35) Sidebar: Cyberpunk (1:57) Sony (5:09) - News on the Horizon - I'll Give Ya Stars! (7:49) Nintendo (10:41) - Detective Pikachu 2 (11:11) - $70 Skyrim (12:30) - "Downer Questions" (16:18) - Mario Movie Trailer (19:36) - Let's Go Pokemon! (22:22) Microsoft (26:50) - Project Amplify - CEO Discusses Acquisition (28:01) - Scorn on GP (32:57) - Disabling Quick Resume (35:16) Silent Hill Rated in SK (37:58) Rockstar Hacker In Custody (40:42) Overwatch 2 vs Prepaid Cells (42:56) CD Projekt's Projects (46:52) Gargoyles Remastered (49:24) Dunkey's BigMode (52:13) Google Stadia Dies (54:39) Creepshow Games Planned (59:21) Disco Elysium Devs Ousted (1:01:45) Legacy of Kain Revival? (1:04:26) Phasmophobia Drama (1:06:39) Fandom's Big Move (1:13:40) Listener Question: Best Game Town? (1:15:51)

Welcome to the second backlog game, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon! In this episode we discuss the first half of this classic N64 title, as well as additional planned segments for the show, and what other games MC Paperstacks is currently getting into. Hope you enjoy! Games Discussed: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, Kirby's Dream Buffet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Rayman Legends For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Housekeeping (0:28) Whatcha Playing? (2:53) - Kirby's Dream Buffet - Pokémon Legends: Arceus (4:37) - Rayman Legends (5:44) Backlog: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (6:43) - Game Overview / My History With It - Story Setup - Light Spoilers (11:25) - First Half of Plot/Story - Spoilers (14:35) - Spoiler End / Summary (20:13)

So...much...news! We had the Tokyo Game Show, a Nintendo Direct, a Sony State of Play, Ubisoft Forward, Capcom, Square Enix, and a ton more! Good friend of the show, Dravin, showed up this week to fill the Player 2 spot and help me sort through it all and somehow we made it. Also, I hear they caught the hacker that got Rockstar? We'll probably follow up in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! And don't forget that next week's backlog will be all about Mystical Ninja starring Goemon and perhaps some bonus games? We'll see you then! Dravin: https://linktr.ee/dravin117 For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Cyberpunk 2077 Show (1:39) Tokyo Game Show (5:15) Microsoft (12:39) - CMA Challenges Acquisition - Xbox DRM Scaled Back (14:51) - Xbox Discord Voice Chat (16:26) - Goldeneye on Xbox (17:48) Sony (20:00) - PS5 "Slim" - PS2 Exploit (21:39) - PS Stars Rewards (25:25) - PSVR2 "Hands On" (28:03) - State of Play (31:29) Nintendo (39:14) - The Farm Sim Direct - Nuzlocke is Rom Hacking? (59:51) Valve (1:03:02) - Half-Life 2 VR Mod - Scammers Get Steam Accounts (1:03:55) New NVIDIA Cards are Bonkers (1:06:47) Ubisoft Forward (1:08:06) Dravin's VR Corner (1:11:46) Iron Man In Development (1:13:15) Rockstar Suffers Historic Leak (1:14:09) GTAVI Spoiler Start (1:15:01) GTAVI Spoiler End (1:19:44) Next Week on Player 2... (1:23:20)

Today we are going to discuss the final third of Beyond Good & Evil. I've marked spoilers in the time stamps but honestly, pretty much the whole episode for the game is a spoiler so proceed at your own risk! The next game on the list is Mystical Ninja starring Goemon, a platformer on Nintendo 64. I will be playing the first half of the game (about five hours) and we'll discuss that time in two weeks! If you're playing along, stop right before you enter the Peach Mountain Shoguns' "Festival Temple Castle." For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Housekeeping (0:36) Spoiler for Ending of BG&E (3:22) What's Next (12:31)

It's the start of a new chapter for the show! Moving forward we will do a bi-weekly news show with a different "Player 2" hosting with MC Paperstacks each episode. On the off week, we will continue with The Backlog and talk games we're playing! For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: State of Play..er 2 (0:00) Gaming News! (4:52) Tencent, Sony, and From Software (5:23) DualSense Elite? (8:11) PS5 Update (11:42) We Get The Least Trophies (14:02) Microsoft vs Antitrust (16:07) Game Pass FP Update (29:04) Xbox The Power Vampire (33:22) Amazon Is Not Buying EA? (37:47) Activision's Stolen Art (40:50) Nintendo Vs Workers Pt II (45:42) MK Tour Removes Gacha BS (49:37) Splatoon 3 Leaks (54:06) GDQ Cancels Florida Event (1:01:01)

To get you through the middle of the week, please enjoy a special bonus episode where my 6-year-old discusses his love for his current favorite video game: Kirby and the Forgotten Land! There are some light story spoilers in the middle (concerning some very detailed end boss descriptions) so please proceed with caution. Hope you enjoy! For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod

Welcome back to The Backlog! Fullmetal Murk joins me this week for the next installment of Beyond Good & Evil where we discuss the second part of the game and our struggles with the game mechanics. Stay until the end for a special message from Derrick. Farewell, friend! Feel free to send us game suggestions or join us for a future playthrough. Hope you enjoy! Have a corn-tastic day!: https://youtu.be/1VbZE6YhjKk For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod

In this episode, I decided to interview my wife and get her perspective on what it's like to be a non-gamer married to a gamer. We discuss what she's learned about gaming, the likes, the dislikes, and advice for those interested in dating a gamer. Hope you enjoy! For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod

Welcome listeners to a salvaged segment from the Player 2 podcast, The Backlog! We still feel really passionate about the backlog segment as a concept. Sort of like a book club but for games! This first episode is pulled from our discussion on episode 109 to help start things off. I will aim to have these out weekly but that may be somewhat delayed for this first game, Beyond Good & Evil. Feel free to send us game suggestions or to join up with us for a future playthrough. Hope you enjoy! For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod

With a heavy heart, we release the last episode of our Player 2 weekly format. We will produce more shows in some capacity moving forward though so not all is lost! Please look forward to more spoilercasts, movie/show reviews, and focused/topical episodes in the future!  For our last episode, MC Paperstacks takes us on the usual tour of the week in review. We have thoughts on Legend of Dragoon rumors, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, updates on the Family Plan version of Xbox Game Pass, and more! Check it! For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: WB Discovery Blech (7:36) In Defense of Nick Brawl (10:24) Whatcha Playing? (11:30) - Yakuza: Like A Dragon Gaming News (13:50) - Legend of Dragoon Remake? - Series S Performance Boost (15:47) - GP Family Plan Update (16:29) - Switch's 2000 Limit (17:38) Future Plans (18:43)

Fullmetal Murk is out this week and Audionerd 64 joins us once again as an honorary co-host. We discuss news on PS5 features, Pokémon Presents, new Amiibo, a Tactics Ogre remake, and more! Check it! Games Discussed:  MultiVersus, Forza Horizon 5, Apex Legends, Lego City Undercover, The Quarry, Mario Kart 8 DLC, Saint's Row 2, Asura's Wrath Gamer Friends Podcast: https://www.gamerfriendspodcast.com/ For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: Intros, Weather, Politics (0:35) Loot, Housewives, and Horror (5:12) Whatcha Playing? (14:33) - MultiVersus - Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels (21:36) - Apex Legends (25:51) - Lego City Undercover (28:04) - The Quarry (30:28) - Mario Kart 8 DLC (34:28) - Saint's Row 2 (44:31) - Asura's Wrath (47:13) Gaming News (48:17) - PS5 Accolades Axed - Steve/Alex Amiibos! (50:13) - Tactics Ogre Reborn (51:07) - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet News (53:00)

The guys discuss the Marvel bombshells that came out of San Diego Comic-Con this week. They also discuss games coming to Game Pass and PS Plus, rumors on some exciting new games, delays on others, lots of ups and downs this week! Games Discussed: Jumping Flash!, House of Ashes - The Dark Pictures Anthology, The Quarry, Lego City Undercover, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bio-Hazard Battle, Beyond Good & Evil For questions, comments, suggestions, etc. please email us at mcpaperstacks@gmail.com Check us out on all the socials: https://linktr.ee/player2hasenteredthepod Time Stamps: San Diego Comic-Con (1:00) Whatcha Playing? (8:27) - Jumping Flash - House of Ashes (9:58) - The Quarry (11:48) - Lego City Undercover (19:14) - Hot Wheels Unleashed (22:24) - Three Hopes (24:34) - Bio-Hazard Battle (25:16) The Backlog - Beyond Good & Evil (27:12) Gaming News (39:15) - Yakuza on PS Plus - August PS Plus Lineup (40:07) - FFVII NFT Nonsense (42:17) - Black Panther EA Game (45:31) - KOTOR Remake Delayed (48:11) - Smash Composer Passes Away (49:20) - MK8 Wave 2 Tracks Dropping (50:08) - Xbox Reduces Startup Time (50:59) - Midnight Fight Express Reminder (52:03) Whatcha Feelin'?: Mr. Clean (53:26) Whatcha Feelin'?: Diet Smoke (54:30)