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It’s tough to talk about mental health. But there are many reasons gaming can have an effect, both positive and negative. This site takes a look at all aspects.
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Talk of salmon-coloured Sith Lords & absent aristocrats gives way to some interesting games stuff this week, inc. Crypt of the Necrodancer: SYNCHRONY (@BYG_Vancouver), #UnicornOverlord & Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story (@DigitalEclipse) SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:01:57 - MHG Chat: Jokes about the Royals 00:04:21 - Crypt of the Necrodancer: SYNCHRONY 00:13:54 - Star Wars™: Battlefront Classic Collection 00:23:47 - Unicorn Overlord 00:31:44 - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story 00:44:50 - Outro
Throwbacks, remakes and comfiness this week, featuring the likes of VERZEUS (@RETSUZAN_GAMES), SUMMERHOUSE(@Friedemann_A), Berserk Boy (@BerserkBoyGame) & Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake (#AvantgardenSRL) plus Nintendo being a pain (again). SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:06:31 - MHG Chat: Nintendo vs. Yuzu 00:12:40 - VERZEUS (@RETSUZAN_GAMES) 00:19:19 - SUMMERHOUSE(@Friedemann_A) 00:24:02 - Berserk Boy (@BerserkBoyGame) 00:31:33 - Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake (#AvantgardenSRL) 00:46:53 - MHG Chat: Nintendo vs. Balatro 00:55:02 - Outro
The AAA-makers get another bashing, but pleasant experiences abound in the forms of Dicefolk (@leapgamestudios), Penny’s Big Breakaway (@EveningStarStdo) & Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (@SaberGames) SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:02:27 - MHG Chat: TikTok roundup 00:08:17 - Dicefolk (@leapgamestudios) 00:17:37 - Penny’s Big Breakaway (@EveningStarStdo) 00:29:19 - Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (@SaberGames) 00:37:30 - MHG Chat: The Problem with AAAs 00:46:31 - Outro
210 : Jeremy Dreams

210 : Jeremy Dreams

2024-02-2446:18

After a frankly bizarre chat about a certain Ronald personage, we move on to Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (@DONTNOD_Ent), Quadroids (@quadroids), Ultros (@ultrosgame), Solium Infernum (@LeagueofGeeks) & Balatro (@LocalThunk). SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:01:14 - Ron Jeremy dreams 00:07:12 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (@DONTNOD_Ent) 00:15:03 - Quadroids (@quadroids) 00:21:32 - Ultros (@ultrosgame) 00:31:49 - Solium Infernum (@LeagueofGeeks) 00:38:37 - Balatro (@LocalThunk) 00:45:29 - Outro
209 : Colon Formations

209 : Colon Formations

2024-02-1746:21

Some serious, state-of-the-nation type stuff to cover this week, but plenty of fun in the forms of Shape Shifter: Formations (Castec Studios), Islands of Insight @lunarchstudios & Tomb Raider I–III Remastered @AspyrMedia SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:54 - MHG Chat: Current health situations 00:04:39 - MHG Chat: Kansas City Shooting 00:14:33 - MHG Chat: Harper Steele 00:18:06 - Shape Shifter: Formations 00:27:36 - Islands of Insight 00:33:31 - Tomb Raider I–III Remastered 00:45:33 - Outro
Steam Fest demo time, with DRIVE Rally (@drivethegame) & @MarbleChampions rocking-up, plus the latest Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection (@bitwavegames) & Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior (@SandDoorStudio) SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:50 - MHG Chat: Prime Ministerial scum 00:02:53 - DRIVE Rally @drivethegame 00:06:37 - Marble Champions @MarbleChampions 00:11:32 - Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection vol.3 @bitwavegames 00:20:28 - Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior @SandDoorStudio 00:28:35 - Outro
This week, @Bradigor walks you through the horrors of trench warfare in War Hospital (@WarHospitalGame), then skips you through the wildness that is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (@RGGStudio) SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:01:18 - War Hospital (@WarHospitalGame) 00:07:03 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 00:17:21 - Outro
Delayed but finally here…the countdown concludes! See what @Bradigor & @TrebleStrikes have in their 5 thru 1 positions. Some interesting surprises in store, for sure…  SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:02:02 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 05 (cf. MHG 159) 00:05:19 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 05 (cf. MHG 182) 00:11:54 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 04 (cf. MHG 197)  00:18:26 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 04 (cf. MHG 200)  00:21:48 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 03 (cf. MHG 184)  00:26:29 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 03 (cf. MHG 195)  00:31:25 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 02 (cf. MHG 162) 00:37:37 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 02 (cf. MHG 201)  00:45:16 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 01 (cf. MHG 185)  00:52:37 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 01 (cf. MHG 202) 01:00:38 - MHG Chat: MHG plans for 2024 01:05:03 - Outro
So begins the countdown of the best-ests, ten thru six, with some bright sparks, left turns and plenty of, ‘That I did not expect’-s… SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:02:18 - MHG Chat: Ricki Gervais; Barbie at the Golden Globes 00:08:42 - MHG Chat: Favorites of the year - the ‘rules’ 00:10:04 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 10 (cf. MHG 164 & 166) 00:15:01 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 10 (cf. MHG 172) 00:19:31 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 09 (cf. MHG 194) 00:25:50 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 09 00:31:13 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 08 (cf. MHG 189) 00:34:45 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 08 (cf. MHG 180) 00:36:54 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 07 (cf. MHG 174) 00:42:30 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 07 (cf. MHG 158) 00:46:04 - Top 10: Stu’s no. 06 (cf. MHG 193) 00:52:10 - Top 10: Brad’s no. 06 (cf. MHG 198) 01:04:34 - Outro
204 : Year of Keanu

204 : Year of Keanu

2024-01-0647:32

Woah, so much Reeves. He’s referenced in @PistolWhipVR, in chat about the Wick movies & Brad’s journey into Cyberpunk 2077. We also start our breakdown of 2023’s releases, with our (good & bad) special mentions inc. New Heights, Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party, Tears of the Kingdom, The Repair House & a ton more. SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:40 - New Year 00:03:30 - Beat Saber (@BeatGamesStudio) & @PistolWhipVR 00:06:45 - MHG Chat: John Wick 00:10:38 - Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) 00:24:10 - MHG Chat: Our Games of 2023 - Special Mentions feat. ArcRacer, New Heights, Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party, Cities: Skylines II, Tears of the Kingdom, The Repair House, Cotton Rock n Roll 00:46:42 - Outro
So @TrebleStrikes feels the fear with Hollow Cocoon (@SbbUtutuya), @Bradigor is charmed by Chants of Sennaar (@rundisc_) & bamboozled by the Lies of P (@NEOWIZofficial), then both reflect on the Insomniac leak. SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:38 - MHG Chat: Trifle 00:03:17 - Hollow Cocoon @SbbUtutuya 00:08:50 - Chants of Sennaar @rundisc_ 00:12:30 - MHG Chat: games of Christmases past 00:16:04 - Lies of P @NEOWIZofficial 00:24:50 - Outro
202 : Archangel Rizz

202 : Archangel Rizz

2023-12-2322:40

Another Xmas episode rocks-up & we’re chatting rogue-like slasher action in Oblivion Override (@oblivion_code), then home-like profit action in House Flipper 2 (@FrozenDistrict). Season’s greetings! SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:01:01 - MHG Chat: Sports Oxymoron of the Year & misogyny 00:07:09 - Oblivion Override @oblivion_code 00:12:03 - House Flipper 2 @FrozenDistrict 00:18:37 - Against the Storm 1.0 release @EremiteGames 00:21:28 - Outro
201 : Gigglebyte

201 : Gigglebyte

2023-12-1646:13

Christmas coming, goose getting fat, yadda yadda, here are some controversial takes... Subpar Pool (@grapefrukt), Backpack Hero (@thejaspel1), Sunset Overdrive (@insomniacgames) + Born of Bread (@wildartsdevs). Mazel! SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:55 - Prep for Christmas 00:05:25 - Subpar Pool (@grapefrukt) 00:12:20 - Backpack Hero (@thejaspel1) 00:19:25 - Bomb Rush Cyberfunk & Sunset Overdrive (@insomniacgames) 00:29:05 - HG Chat: A Highland Song 00:36:49 - Born of Bread (@wildartsdevs) 00:45:28 - Outro    
Put away your streamers & bunting; the milestone celebration is postponed until our 3yr anniversary! But that doesn’t mean we don’t have good games to discuss: Steam World Build (@SteamWorldGames), A Highland Tale (@InkleWorld), Boneraiser Minions (@caiysware) & Army of Ruin (@milkstone) - all bangers! SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:01:17 - MHG Chat: a goalie update 00:02:50 - MHG Chat: Stu’s new job 00:04:38 - Steam World Build (@SteamWorldGames) 00:09:50 - A Highland Tale (@InkleWorld) 00:17:57 - Boneraiser Minions (@caiysware) 00:19:32 - Army of Ruin @milkstone 00:27:12 - Outro
199 : Timberlands

199 : Timberlands

2023-12-0230:23

Some genuinely intriguing stuff as the year winds-down, with the likes of Invincible Presents: Atom Eve (@TerriblePosture), Cobalt Core (@RocketRatGames), Timberman: The Big Adventure (@digitalmelodypl) but, bizarrely, no Steam World Build! What’s that about, Brad?! :D SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:02:12 - Invincible Presents: Atom Eve 00:06:01 - Cobalt Core 00:11:06 - Last Train Home 00:17:07 - Stu intro 00:18:46 - Dreamworks All-Star Kart Racing 00:24:07 - Timberman: The Big Adventure 
198 : Planet Cleanser

198 : Planet Cleanser

2023-11-2501:04:29

I’d like a mixed bag please, shopkeep! Well here you go, son: P5 Tactica (@Atlus_West is messy), Dungeons 4 (@kalypsomedia) is quirky, AirTwister (@YSNET_Inc) is abysmal & American Arcadia (@OutBlueGames) is remarkable.  SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:01:11 - MHG Chat: Work, Covid & more anti-fascism stuff 00:07:57 - MHG Chat: Apocalyptic TV shows - Manifest, Lost, Flashforward and others 00:14:25 - Persona 5 Tactica 00:32:14 - Dungeons 4 (@kalypsomedia) 00:41:17 - AirTwister (@YSNET_Inc) 00:51:18 - American Arcadia (@OutBlueGames) 01:03:43 - Outro
Big releases & small rub shoulders, but they're all high quality as ‘23 continues to impress: Jusant (@DONTNOD_Ent), C2077: Phantom Liberty (@CDPROJEKTRED), Like a Dragon Gaiden, The Invincible (@StarwardInd) & My Time at Sandrock (@PatheaGames) shine in week 46. SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:01:02 - MHG Chat: Ding dong, the witch is gone 00:03:21 - Jusant @DONTNOD_Ent 00:09:46 - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty @CDPROJEKTRED 00:20:15 - MHG Chat: Like a Dragon Gaiden - brief thoughts  00:22:18 - The Invincible @StarwardInd 00:30:22 - My Time at Sandrock @PatheaGames 00:37:01 - Outro
There’s some heavy redaction this week as @bradigor seems determined to break embargo about *BEEEP*. Thankfully we ARE allowed to talk about Achilles: Legends Untold (@DarkPointGames) ArcRacer (@gutenkode) Scene Investigators (@EQSLV) RIPOUT (@PetProjectGames) + more besides! SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:59 - MHG Chat: 5u3lla Br4v*rm4n & The Fash 00:13:55 - Achilles: Legends Untold @DarkPointGames 00:21:28 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 @FairPlayLabs 00:33:53 - ArcRacer @gutenkode 00:40:24 - Scene Investigators @EQSLV 00:45:14 - RIPOUT @PetProjectGames 00:51:39 - Outro
195 : Gateacre

195 : Gateacre

2023-11-0449:20

We're facing the Christmas Cascade™ with quality drops falling like snow. Alan Wake II @remedygames & The Talos Principle 2 @Croteam lead, with able support from Tales & Tactics @table9studio & Planetiles (demo) @MythicOwlGames. SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:34 - Storm Ciaran 00:02:29 - MHG Chat: Seasonal Affective Disorder 00:10:33 - Tales & Tactics @table9studio 00:18:12 - Planetiles (demo) @MythicOwlGames 00:23:49 - Alan Wake II @remedygames 00:35:16 - The Talos Principle 2: general impressions @Croteam 00:44:06 - TTP2: SPOILER section begins 00:46:19 - TTP2: SPOILER section ends 00:48:37 - Outro
We got spooks & ghouls & freaks & fools… at MHG’s haunted HQ! Mario Wonder aside, spooky season brings us the ghoulish Ghostrunner II (@GhostrunnerGame), the outré Outlast Trials (@TheRedBarrels) & creepy Cabernet (@PIntroverts)! SHOWNOTES: 00:00:10 - Intro 00:00:42 - Halloween 00:04:42 - Console exclusives & the state of PC gaming 00:16:33 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder 00:34:19 - Alaskan Road Truckers @alaskantrucksim 00:40:46 - Ghostrunner II @GhostrunnerGame 00:47:54 - The Outlast Trials @TheRedBarrels 00:56:40 - Cabernet demo @PIntroverts 01:01:42 - MHG Revisits: Cities: Skylines II 01:03:54 - MHG Revisits: Endless Dungeon 01:05:05 - Outro
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