Ode To Games

The latest Kirby game is finally here, and Kevin and Logan share their early thoughts on Kirby's biggest Switch outing to date. Plus, Breath of the Wild 2 has been delayed to 2023, and the panel shares thoughts on what it means for the sequel and Nintendo's 2022 lineup. And, Sony has finally revealed its Game Pass competitor, which has led to some mixed feelings on the panel.

The first wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass is out now, and Logan and Kevin are torn on the product as a whole. Listen in as they hash out their thoughts on the good, the bad, and the (literally) ugly of the DLC. Plus, the Switch finally has folders, CD Projekt announced their next game way too early, and Nintendo is shutting down another mobile game. Then, in the Ode To, Logan and Kevin share their feelings about the future of Mario spinoffs.

The title really says it all for this week's episode of Ode to Games! Kev finally got his hands on a PlayStation 5, and he has thoughts on Astro's Playroom, Horizon Forbidden West, and the console itself. Plus, Logan and Zach are obsessed with Elden Ring, and are here to share more fun (and sometimes frightening) adventures from the Lands Between.

The Ode to Games crew has been playing a ton of games this week! First up, hear Zach and Logan’s final thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West. Plus, early impressions of the demos for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Strangers In Paradise. And, Logan and Zach have taken the plunge into Elden Ring, and they share their early stories from the Lands Between. In the news, hear about Sony’s latest underwhelming State of Play, Halo’s content woes, and more. Finally, the show wraps up with the long-awaited spoilercast for the Uncharted movie.

Kevin, Logan, and Zach are throwing a huge birthday party for the Nintendo Switch on this week's Ode to Games, as Nintendo's lovely hybrid console just turned five years old. From their first memories of the console, to the definitive list of the top ten best Switch games, sit back and enjoy reminiscing over the Switch era thus far. But before they reflect on classics like Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Smash Ultimate, the guys look ahead to what's next for Nintendo Switch with the recent announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

Horizon is finally here, and Logan and Zach have put a solid amount of time into the latest PS5 release. Hear about the game's highs with its brilliant combat and gorgeous visuals, and its lows with Aloy's chattiness and an overstuffed map. Plus, Kevin has impressions of the Uncharted movie, and the guys talk about which 3DS and Wii U games you should grab before they go away.

It's a sad day for Nintendo fans and gamers everywhere, as Nintendo has revealed plans to shut down service for two of its consoles. Join Kevin, Logan, and Zach as they react to Nintendo's announcement of the eShop closure on 3DS and Wii U. Plus, hear about Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update, big news for the Sonic Cinematic Universe, and the crew's picks for which tracks they want to see in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass.

From Mario Kart 8's DLC to Mario Strikers making a return, Logan, Kevin, and Zach were very impressed with the latest Nintendo Direct. Hear their impressions of all the big announcements, including Nintendo Switch Sports, Fire Emblem Warriors, and more. Plus, final impressions on Skyward Sword HD, our first look at Ghostwire Tokyo, and the latest from the Days Gone director.

The Ode to Games gang walks through the latest acquisition to shake the games industry. And, the Switch just keeps selling, and we react to the first reported sales numbers for Metroid Dread, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and more. And in this week's Sonic Frontiers Rumor Roundup, hear what we think Sonic's new combat could look like.

Ode to Games is back after the huge Episode 200 celebration! Zach's PS5 is here, along with Zach's impressions of Miles Morales, Hitman 3, and more. Kevin is diving into the world of Mafia 2 remastered, and has some entertaining stories to tell about the game's glitches. Plus, Logan is making his way through Skyward Sword, and has some fresh thoughts 10 years later.

Episode 200 is here, and it's our longest one yet! Join Kevin Vallene, Logan Plant, and Zach Rost for a celebration of old Ode To segments, where the guys recap their backlogs, Smash wishlists, top ten games of all time, and a whole lot more. But to kick things off, it's a huge rundown of all the news from Xbox's bonkers acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Welcooome to Ode to Games! This week, join Kev, Logan, and Zach as they look back on their 2021 predictions, and make a whole batch of new ones for 2022. And, hear the gang's biggest surprises and disappointments from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony last year. We'll see you next week for episode 200!

Happy New Year! Since it's 2022, Kevin, Logan, and Zach need to make some new game goals for the new year. Plus, hear their early thoughts on PSVR 2, your weekly dose of Sonic Frontiers news, and more. 

Welcome to the last show of 2021! It's gaming's biggest night, as Logan Plant, Zach Rost, and Kevin Vallene are here to present this year's Odie awards. From their biggest surprise of 2021, to their individual top five games, to the big Ode to Games Game of the Year Award, sit back and enjoy as the crew highlights the best from this year.

Kevin, Zach, and Logan share their list of games that they didn't quite have time (or hardware) for this year, including Ratchet and Clank, Psychonauts 2, and more. Plus, another full edition of Rumor Roundup! We'll see you right here next week for the 2021 Odies!

PlayStation may be introducing a Gamepass competitor next year, and Logan, Kev, and Zach are here to break down the rumors. Plus, new colors for the DualSense controller, the annual Switch Year-In-Review, and more. And, don't miss a brand new segment on Ode to Games, Rumor Roundup!

Kevin and Zach kick off a new era of Ode to Games, with big changes coming to the show due to It Takes Two's Game of the Year victory. Plus, Zach shares his early thoughts of Halo Infinite, and Kevin has final impressions of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond.

Black Friday has come and gone, and we've got the first ever live unboxing on Ode to Games. What's the big purchase? Watch to find out! Plus, Kevin's impressions of Pokemon, Logan and Zach's impressions of Fall Guys Season 6, and a whole lot more.

Zach has early impressions of the latest Pokemon remake, while Kevin has a fun story to share about his experience trying to get the game.

Halo Infinite's multiplayer is here early, and Logan has some first impressions on the game. Plus, the guys give their predictions for The Game Awards 2021.