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Podquisition Episode 201: We Need To Talk About Bowsette

Bowsette, Nintendo Switch Online, shrinky horseballs, and Bowsette.

The Spin-Off Doctors: Arcade

Ready Player Dumb.

Metabombed: NBA 2K19 Is 'Trash And Predatory'

Time for another Metabombed article, because 2K Games is rubbish and deserves it! 

Tellfail Games (The Jimquisition)

It feels a little mean to post this, kicking a studio while it's down, but it's not like it's untrue. So here we go, with your ol' pal Jim Sterling's thoughts on the company Telltale Games became before it announced its bankruptcy. 

Telltale tried to do too much while not doing enough. Let's take a look at it!

Underhero - It's Not Undertale But It Is Underrated (Jimpressions)

Underhero is a fun platforming RPG that puts players in the boots of a faceless mook attempting to subvert his evil overlord. It's quite good indeed! 

Podquisition Episode 200: It Is The 200th Episode!

We've somehow made it to 200 episodes of this weekly gibberish! We raise a glass of Fantarito and Cyberpunk beer, we go round the twist, we reminisce, and we talk about some of our favorite games of the past four years. 

Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle - Lagcom Lag 'Em Up Laggle (Jimpressions)

This came out around the same time Nintendo started charging for online play, and while the blame's on Capcom, the fact this was promoted in a Nintendo Direct makes the timing absolutely awful.

At least on Switch, the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle is an online disaster.

Nintendo Switch Online's Cloud Save Debacle (The Jimquisition)

Nintendo is a ridiculous company that cannot simply do something simple. There's always a complication, a caveat, a catch. Even cloud saving, which every other platform has nailed, must be subject to Nintendo's arcane rulings. 

So, cloud saves will only work for SOME Nintendo Switch games, not ALL of them. The ones excluded are pretty heavy hitters too. Looks like another Nintendo Move to m...

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider - A Shadow Of Its Former Self (Jimpressions)

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is fine. It's simply okay, in a mundane way. While the previous games in the "reboot" continuity were great action adventures, this is predominantly a swimming simulator with a boring plot and dull backdrop. 

Also, the direction this game takes, with its lacking combat and focus on restrictive exploration, is a little baffling. 

Podquisition Episode 199: The Spidered Man

GOD DAMN IT, PETER PARKER, GET ME PHOTOS OF THAT SPIDER-MAN!

The Spin-Off Doctors: Chasing Ghosts

A documentary about some fascinating men. And also Roy Shildt.

The Unfortunate Reality Of Microtransactions, Gambling, And Desperate Publishers (The Jimquisition)

2K Games has called premium currency and microtransactions an "unfortunate reality" in gaming.

Overwatch and NBA 2K19 had to remove loot boxes in Belgium. EA refuses to remove loot boxes from FIFA. The "AAA" excuses and justifications are flying thick and fast, and 2K especially is showing its royal rump.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Fleshly Beasts With Dragonball Eyes (Jimpressions)

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is pretty good. Square Enix have put out a pretty good JRPG that, shockingly, doesn't need to reinvent itself with every sequel.

While I'm not quite as in love with it as some critics, I do enjoy it a lot. Like most DQ games, it's simply a pleasant ride.

Shenmue Is A Masterpiece And You're An Insult To Gamers! (Commentocracy)

The Duke is back! Amiel H'ardcore reads some lovely hate mail from a Shenmue lover who won't stand by while someone criticizes the Dreamcast masterpiece!

Seriously, don't mess with someone who has 100 Platinum Trophies and is probably good at Bloodborne!

Podquisition Episode 198: The Stink Of Desperation

On this week's episode, we talk about Spider-Man, and Laura's played some interesting games around London Town. Also, Gav is The Mistered Bright Sides. 

Marvel's Spider Man - The Kingpin Of Spidey Games (Jimpressions)

Perhaps the best Spider-Man game yet made, Marvel's Spider-Man feels terrific to play and has a near-flawless combat system. Just a shame about the open world busywork tasks and lack of villains.

Still, Insomniac made a bloody fine game!

Ubisoft And The Division Of Content (The Jimquisition)

Oh, Ubisoft! Europe's EA equivalent has split The Division 2 across six special editions, a recurring habit of a company desperate to make all of the money in the world.

But how does Ubisoft's promise of free updates mesh with DLC, season passes, and half a dozen special editions? Awkwardly, friends. Awkwardly.

The Jimporium Merch Store Is Now LIVE!

Tat for you to buy! Our new run-by-us merch store has gone live, and features many exciting bits of cloth and plastic for you to enjoy. From badges to shirts to a hat, you can pre-order it now (we need pre-orders to know how much of each stuff to get made). During this launch pre-order period, you can get a signed trading card of your ol' pal Jim Sterling, FREE OF CHARGE AND FREE OF POO MOSTLY!&nb...

Podquisition Episode 197: I'm Glad The Cardboard is Still Doing Well

All the hots from Gamescom, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Man of Medan. Plus, more Shenmue, Donut County, and other stuff!

Donut County - Have A Garbage Day! (Jimpressions)

Donut County, a charming little puzzle game with a dorky sense of humor, is a short but sweet little jaunt. 

The State Of Sterling #5

At last, you will have the opportunity to throw money at us in exchange for nonsense... again! The merch store should be live tomorrow (at the time of talking), so let's look at what you can get, and why it's okay that we're doing the preorder thing! 

The Spin-Off Doctors: Tomb Raider 2018

A competent movie. Let's talk about a competent movie. 

How Fighting Games Are Carved Up To Extract Your Cash (The Jimquisition)

If this video were comprehensive, we'd be here all week. Instead, let Street Fighter from Street Fighter tell you how game companies have set about slicing fighting games apart to make more cash from an audience they've secured leverage over.

From SoulCalibur VI to Mortal Kombat, everyone is here!

Shenmue - Forklift Boy And His Rubbish Game (Jimpressions)

Shenmue was rereleased this week. It should have been remastered because even for its time, this "bold" game takes serious liberties. 

Podquisition Episode 196: The Stay Frosty Generation

Stay frosty! This week we talk about Shenmue, Ghost Recon, and all sorta of games we're looking forward to.

A Post Mortem Of An Ex-IGN Plagiarist's Shameless Career (The Jimquisition)

A now former IGN editor was caught plagiarizing a review of Dead Cells and got canned for it. That's where the story should have ended. 

Instead, Filip Miucin couldn't help making it worse for himself, and encouraged the world to uncover an entire career built off the stolen work of other people. What a tit.  

Death's Gambit - The Dark Souls Of Dark Souls Copycats (Jimpressions)

A pretty decent, very well presented 2D action platformer, Death's Gambit maybe could've done with aping Dark Souls a little bit less 

The Spin-Off Doctors: Rampage

You'd think a movie about a GIANT WOLF would be less predictable.

Podquisition Episode 195: Wee Crappy Poo

Turns out the whole gang had major issues with We Happy Few, aka We Unhappy Many. Oh dear.

We Happy Few - A Joyless Broken Disaster (Jimpressions)

The utter state We Happy Few was released in is unbelievable. Despite a successful Kickstarter, Gearbox support, and years of development, this mess should never have left Early Access.

Nothing short of a mega patch will fix everything truly messed up about this game. If you can imagine a game bug, any game bug, We Happy Few probably has it.