Ode To Games

It’s been a tough road for Halo Infinite since it launched last December, and it has Logan and Kevin questioning if the franchise should change hands moving forward. Plus, new details on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Cyberpunk 2077’s DLC announcement, Mario Kart Tour removes its Gacha mechanics, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:37 New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer 10:20 Halo Infinite gets more delays and cancelled features 27:37 Where we fell off of Halo 36:20 Cyberpunk 2077 expansion announced for 2023 40:45 Mario Kart Tour is removing gacha mechanics 44:16 What we’ve been playing 55:24 Wrap Up

In light of the Saints Row reviews, Logan and Kevin break down their favorite open world games of all time. Plus, Sonic Frontiers finally has a release date. Sony is raising the price of a PlayStation 5, and Logan shares his impressions of the Splatoon 3 demo.

Final Fantasy's producer says the series is struggling, but Logan and Zach thinks it's in a pretty strong place right now. Plus, Sega's latest statement on Sonic Frontiers, the New Tales from the Borderlands leak, and the best monsters in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.

The Ode to Games crew discusses the latest Splatoon 3 news from this week's Nintendo Direct. And, they also dive into all of the updates from last week's Pokemon Presents, including the open world, the new battle mechanic, and more. Plus, impressions of Forza Horizon 5's Hot Wheels DLC, and the end of Kevin's 100% Stardew Valley journey.

Live A Live is here, and Kevin, Logan, and Zach are all playing it! Join them as they share why they're impressed with the game so far. Plus, Mario Strikers' disappointing first update, a hint of GTA 6 news, and more. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Live a Live Impressions 23:30 First Details About GTA 6 28:57 A Lackluster Strikers Update 38:13 More Details on the Last of Us Part 1 44:32 KOTR Delayed Indefinitely 47:35 First Small Glimpses of Yakuza 8 48:47 Sonic Themed Stage Coming to Fall Guys? 51:10 Sonic Frontiers Rumor Roundup 53:47 What We’ve Been Playing 1:02:29 Wrap Up

What are your desert island games? That's the question Kevin, Zach, and Logan are answering this week. Plus, Playstation's new rewards program, Bear and Breakfast's delay, and another juicy edition of Rumor Roundup.

What's the best year ever for video games? This week, Kevin, Zach, and Logan each weigh in on their favorite year in gaming history. Plus, reactions to Bayonetta 3, Kirby's Dream Buffet, and why Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak could be the best Monster Hunter ever.

Sunbreak is finally here, and it's fantastic! Join the Ode to Games crew as Zach and Logan share their experience with the latest Monster Hunter expansion. Plus, reactions to God of War's release date, Splatoon 3's special edition, and Forspoken's latest delay. And, as we've passed the halfway point of 2022, the guys share their Game of the Year lists to this point.

Nintendo finally spoke up, sharing a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase with a ton of great announcements. Join Kevin, Logan, and Zach as they share reactions to Mario + Rabbids, Persona on Switch, and Dragon Quest Treasures. Plus, the gang picks their favorite announcements and reveals from the wild month of June. And, stick around to hear first impressions of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

Square Enix has pulled back the curtain on the next installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake project, and Kevin, Logan, and Zach are very excited for what's in store. Plus, hear Logan's early impressions of Sonic Origins, Zach's final thoughts on The Quarry, and why Kevin is considering trading in Mario Strikers Battle League.

A flurry of announcements have happened in the last week, and the Ode to Games crew is here to recap and discuss all the biggest news from this week in gaming. From the big gameplay reveal of Starfield, to the announcement of the Last of Us remake, we've got you covered.

In honor of all the Sonic Frontiers news drops lately, Kevin, Logan, and Zach are taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting the most bogus 3D Sonic levels in history. Plus, hear about all the news from the Sonic Central, the reported 1-2 Switch sequel, Mario Strikers Battle League, and more.

Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil 4, and Final Fantasy 16 made for one of the most memorable State of Plays so far, and Kevin, Logan, and Zach are here to react to all the big announcements. Plus, Sonic Frontiers finally got its big gameplay debut, and reactions are... Mixed. Stick around to hear about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as the summer events season gets underway.

Kevin, Zach, and Logan are back to share their favorite virtual places to explore in this week's Ode To segment. In the news, hear about Sony's latest investor call, Sega's goals for high Sonic Frontiers review scores, and more. Plus, why Kevin is back on board the Pokemon franchise after years of disappointment.

Starfield and Redfall have both been delayed, raising some big questions about Xbox's 2022 lineup. Plus, Nintendo is trying to avoid repeating history with the Switch's successor, and the guys break down what they want to see from Switch 2. And, hear the crew's initial reaction to the PlayStation Plus game lineup.

Logan and Zach have played a lot of Switch Sports, and they share their thoughts on the news sports, and the package as a whole. Plus, hear expectations for Microsoft’s summer showcase, Kevin’s final thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West, and the latest Sonic Frontiers Rumor Roundup.

Splatoon 3 finally has a release date, but we still haven’t seen everything this game has to offer. Join Logan, Kevin, and Zach as they discuss what they still want to see from the next entry in Nintendo’s shooter series. Plus, hear reactions to the Mario Movie’s delay, the Saints Row’s customization options, and a new Tales from the Borderlands. And, hear how online multiplayer has changed Returnal for the better.

Sonic’s latest classic collection is here, and along with it comes some more strange pricing from Sega. Join Logan and Kevin as they break down the announcement, as well as The Witcher 3’s next-gen delay, Amy Hennig’s revived Star Wars game, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s adjusted release date. Plus, the guys share the GameBoy and GBA games they want on Switch Online. And, Logan shares the verdict on Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

Zach and Logan have seen Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Listen in as they give their spoiler-free impressions of the sequel, while Kevin waits until August to see it. Plus, Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced this week, and the panel shares reactions to the early footage. And, first gameplay impressions of Ghostwire: Tokyo and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (Spoiler: one is much better than the other). 

E3 2022 is off the books, and Kevin, Logan, and Zach share their reactions to the news. Plus, thoughts on the new Tomb Raider announcement, Xbox Series X’s stabilizing stock, and another discussion about Sonic’s quill length. And, in the Ode To, hear about the Game of the Year contenders at the ¼ mark of 2022.