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SVG REVIEW Mortal Shell II
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Mortal Shell II on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 506: Mortal Shell 2. BRAD: Okay, the one and only circle back we have today is Mortal Shell two, and I know I’ve been talking about it a lot, but this is the final wrap up. This is our official So video games review that’s going to get posted on Metacritic. So I got to do like an official official sort of thing here. mortal shell two, just a quick recap.
So Videogames Episode 506: Mortal Shell 2
In this episode, Brad covers some life updates before talking about: Mortal Shell II – FULL SCORED REVIEW Moonlighter 2 Aeriala: Wings of Delivery The Posthumous Investigation Graveyard Keeper 2 …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Tags: Aeriala: Wings of Delivery Graveyard Keeper 2 Moonlighter 2 Mortal Shell II The Posthumous Investigation
So Videogames Episode 505
In this episode Brad covers quite a bit of housekeeping, then pivots to: Star Wars: Zero Company Mortal Shell 2 Mewgenics Hazard Pay …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 504: Circling Back
In this episode, Brad answers a ton of listener questions and then covers: Order Automatica Star Wars: Zero Company Mortal Shell II Port of Jumanah …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 503: Grenades For Days
In this episode, Brad is joined by Carlos to cover a wide range of tangential chat topics at the top of the episode kicked off by GTA6, followed by: Mortal Shell II Order Automatica The Relic: First Guardian Star Wars: Zero Company …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 502: Shellshocked
In this episode Brad covers: Yet Another Zombie Survivors Ground Zero Hero Good Pizza, Great Pizza Shard Squad Sizeable Mortal Shell 2 …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 501: The Ramble
Hang on to your hats, it’s a weird one, folks. This is an unusual episode in that Brad spends time covering IRL stuff and answers listener questions for a good chunk of the show before getting to the smaller-than-average list of games this week.
So Videogames Episode 500: Three Musketeers!
In this landmark 500th episode, Brad celebrates the occasion by inviting Carlos back AND they’re joined by long-lost original SVG co-host Corey Motley.
So Videogames Episode 499: Tall Chickens
In this episode, Brad discusses giant chickens and: Case Solved: the London Files Turnip Mountain Moss: the Forgotten Relic High Times …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
SVG REVIEW The Alters: Last Variable
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to The Alters: Last Variable on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 498: Farlands, A King & Gurei. TRANSCRIPT: Only one circleback this week. The Alters: Last Variable DLC. A surprise DLC for a game which I did not think needed it or really had any space for it. But boy was I wrong. Here it is. I just finished it two days ago, talked about it last episode in greater detail. So check that episode out if you want to know more.
So Videogames Ep 498: Farlands, A King & Gurei
In this catch-up episode, Brad makes record time covering three new games (and one circle-back) after dropping episode 497 just two days ago. titles covered include: The Alters: Last Variable (scored review) Farlands The King is Watching Gurei …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 497: Wifey!
In this horrendously late episode, brad fights tooth and nail to get it done, and he’s rescued at the end by a surprise appearance from his wife Gina! The pod starts with Brad solo, and she pops up near the end to help wrap it. Games discussed: Culdcept Begins The Alters: Last Variable Heave Ho 2 …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 496: Winners!
In this episode, Brad covers: Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut Somber Echoes Dead Estate Intelligent Qube Bellwright Black Flag …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist. Latest posts by Brad Gallaway (see all)
SVG REVIEW 007: First Light
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to 007: First Light on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 493: British Invasion. BRAD: Carlos, let’s go over to you, uh, for a little game that’s been keeping all of us busy in one way or another. 007 first light. One of the biggest games debatably to come out this year so far.
So Videogames Episode 495: 3rd Or 5th
In this episode, Brad covers: Rune Dice Hyperwired Gargoyles Remastered Kabuto Park Roadout …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist. Latest posts by Brad Gallaway (see all)
SVG REVIEW Sumerian Six
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Sumerian Six on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 494. BRAD: It’s been a pretty light week for me in terms of games, but most of my game time this week has gone into Sumerian six. I’ve talked about this before and this will be the final time I talk about it on the show until the end of the year. You can be sure you’ll hear about it again in December, but for right now I just rolled credits on it.
So Videogames Episode 494: Sumerian Six
It’s a one-man show today, with Brad covering: Sumerian Six (scored review) Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands Rune Dice …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist. Latest posts by Brad Gallaway (see all)
So Videogames Episode 493: British Invasion
It finally happened! We hosted Jeremy and Matt from the Two Guys, Three Consoles Podcast. This episode boasts four talking heads as we bridge the Atlantic in a show of international camaraderie. We had a few technical hiccups in the opening minutes of the show, but it smooths out after the first five minutes or so.
So Videogames Episode 492
In this episode, Brad covers: Black Jacket Sumerian Six Switch 2 Gladio Mori Eternal Life of Goldman Onimusha: Way of the Sword Coffee Talk Tokyo Star Trek Online …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Tags: Black Jacket Coffee Talk Tokyo Eternal Life of Goldman Gladio Mori Onimusha: Way of the Sword Star Trek Online Sumerian Six Switch 2
SVG REVIEW Let Them Come: Onslaught
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Let Them Come: Onslaught on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 484. We’re going to start with a bang. We’re going to gonna start with a really good one. And this is actually going to be a full review as well. This is Let Them Come: Onslaught. this is an indie jam. It is a survivors-like, kind of like vampire survivors where you have a character who auto aims and auto shoots. You control the character walking around the landscape.
So Videogames Episode 491: It’s Marlow!
In this episode, Brad goes it alone and covers: Survivor Mercs Skeletor: Until Next Time Do You Even Forklift? Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Marlow Briggs & the Mask of Death …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Tags: Do You Even Forklift? Marlow Briggs & the mask of Death Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Skeletor: Until Next Time Survivor Mercs
So Videogames Episode 490: Counterpoint
In this episode Carlos rides shotgun and the two hosts cover: Froggy Hates Snow – Review Crimson Desert John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Q Collection Guardians of the Galaxy Luna Abyss Bubsy 4D Mina the Hollower Wall World 2 007 Last Light …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 489: Q&A!
In this episode, Carlos returns and the guys inadvertently spend the lion’s share of the episode on listener Q&A! Thanks to everyone who sent in a query or a comment! There is also a bit of game chat, titles include: Slots & Daggers (review) Crimson Desert Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Forza Horizon 6 …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
Wax Heads Coverage
Please see So Videogames episode 488 here. Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist. Latest posts by Brad Gallaway (see all)
So Videogames Episode 488: So Froggy
In this episode, it’s a one-man show. Brad covers: Shadows of the Afterland Wax Heads Dungeon Clawler Tethergeist Black Jacket Slots & Daggers Froggy Hates Snow …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 487: Cameo
Carlos returns to talk about his new favorite game on top of ranting about a few current events. Topics covered include: Revolgear Zero High Above The Day I Became a Bird Motorslice Max Payne 1 & 3 Saints Row Peppered: An Existential Platformer Mixtape The Artful Escape – Carlos’ review …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 486: Wife Talk
In this episode, Carlos comes aboard to cover a slew of topics including: Crimson Desert (review) Pragmata (review) Mind’s Eye (DLC) Drill Core TerraTech Legion Diablo 4 (DLC) Way of the Tray Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime Kristala Stellar Blade Neverness to Everness Robocop: Rogue City …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 485: Bloodbath
In this episode, it’s a bloodbath — another week where the games on tap fail to connect or leave much of an impression. Titles covered include: Pragmata Lucky Tower Replaced Gecko Gods Vampire Crawlers Reptilian Rising Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 484: Breaking News
In this episode, Brad goes it alone and covers: Let Them Come: Onslaught (review) Let Them Come Absolum The Occultist Lucky Tower Pragmata ..and more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 483: Fruckin’ Fast
It’s been a wild week! This episode begins with a bonus add-on with two games that Brad and Carlos didn’t have time to cover during their recording.
So Videogames Episode 482: The Move
No guests this week, just Brad! Games covered include: Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Remaster Easy Delivery Co. Relooted Hunt the Night Furi …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 481: Patchwork
In this episode, Brad goes solo and covers: Sumerian Six Collector’s Cove Trash Goblin Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor Devil Jam Against the Storm …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 480: Tuberculosis
In this episode, Jeremiah returns and the goal of ‘concise show’ goes out the window as they record a mammoth three-hour chatfest! Titles covered include: Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon (demo) UFO 50 Down Among the Dead Men Final Fantasy 14 Laysara: Summit Kingdom Grind Survivor Pokopia …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
SVG REVIEW Showgunners
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Showgunners on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 477. For further coverage, please see my initial thoughts in episode 476. BRAD: So quickly, let me get to ShowGunners — another circle back. I talked about this for the first time last week. This is a coming out of nowhere tactical turn based, kind of like vaguely XCom style thing about a lady. Her name is Scarlett and she’s in a running man type of scenario.
So Videogames Episode 479: Eyes Go Bad
In this episode, Carlos returns and the guys chat about: Star Trek Voyager: Across the Universe Nioh 3 Sumerian Six Resident Evil Requiem Seven Deadly Sins Minishoot’ Adventures Greedfall: The Dying World Pokopia …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Ep 478: Journo Why?
The new So Videogames Podcast is up! In episode 478 I cover: Soulstone Survivors Star Trek: Across the Universe Sumerian Six …and before that, a passel of listener Qs! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist.
So Videogames Episode 477: Today's Not Your Day, Marlow Briggs
In this episode, Carlos returns to join Brad, and the two guys discuss: Bylina UFO 50 Lost in Space: The First Adventure Resident Evil: Requiem Carmageddon: Rogue Shift …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 476: Sovereign Syndicate, Death Howl, Showgunners, Vampire Therapist
BLURB You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 474: Countless Army, I Hate This Place, Drop Duchy, Oregon Trail
This show got dropped WAY later in the week than intended, so it’s a bit of a rush job! That said, Brad still covers four titles: Countless Army, I hate This Place, Drop Duchy and Oregon Trail (2024) before finishing up and prepping for the next episode‚Ķ in three days! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 475: Mewgenics, Reanimal, God of War: Sons of Sparta, Centipede Gun, Nioh 3, Lovish, Starless Abyss, High on Life 2
In this episode Carlos joins Brad, and the two hosts start with a huge load of housekeeping followed by a passel of games including: Mewgenics Reanimal God of War: Sons of Sparta Centipede Gun Nioh 3 Lovish Starless Abyss High on Life 2 …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
SVG REVIEW: Cairn
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Cairn on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 473. For further coverage and a second take on the game, please see Ryan Nalley’s official GameCritics review. Brad: [Following the review with Game Bakers creative director Emeric Thoa] So we’ve talked about it quite a bit. There’s a lot of this game that I don’t want to spoil, especially.
So Videogames Episode 473: Interview with Emeric Thoa of The Game Bakers + Cairn
In this special episode, Brad talks with Emeric Thoa, Creative Director of The Game Bakers about their recent mountain climbing title, Cairn. Following the interview is the full, scored So Videogames review. You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan.
So Videogames Episode 472: The Carlos Show
In this episode Brad is bound by embargo to hold his tongue and has nothing to share, so Carlos saves the day with a whole slew of titles including: Dragon Traveler Fallout: New Vegas Arknights Endfied Crystal of Atlan… And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Tags: Arknights Endfield Crystal of Atlan Dragon Traveler Fallout: New Vegas
So Videogames Episode 471: Star Trek Voyager Across the Universe Demo, Big Hops, Mai: Child of Ages, MIO: Memories in Orbit
In this episode Brad covers: Star Trek Voyager: Across the Universe (demo) Big Hops Mai: Child of Ages MIO: Memories in Orbit… And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
The So Videogames Podcast Episode 470: Crescent Tower, Baseless, Strange Jigsaws, Baby Steps
In this episode, Brad is joined by returning guest and former GaymeBar cast member Jeremiah Bratton. The two discuss several varied topics and listener Qs before covering Crescent Tower, Baseless, Strange Jigsaws and Baby Steps. You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan.
So Videogames Episode 469: Traveler’s Refrain, Dome Keeper, Avowed, Echoes of the End
In this first episode of 2026, Brad covers: Traveler’s Refrain (sort of) Dome Keeper Avowed Echoes of the End… And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist. Latest posts by Brad Gallaway (see all)
Every Game I Played In 2025
As editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast – and also as a person who just generally loves videogames – I strive to sample as much of the industry as I can. What’s the new hotness? What’s the current design trend? What’s everyone talking about? I’m also always on the lookout for hidden gems or indies that fly under the radar, so it basically means that I try a ton of titles every year.
So Videogames Episode 468: GOTY
It’s the biggest show of the year and everyone’s favorite episode — The So Videogames Top 10 of 2025! Carlos Rodela joins Brad to count down their individual lists including the best, worst and most surprising titles of the last twelve months! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 467: Night Swarm, Shadow Labyrinth, I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival, Despelote, Golden Idol Investigations
Heads up! In this episode Brad covers four games that (spoiler!) don’t click with him. It’s a rare all-bummer episode, so if you need a little sunshine with your rain, be warned. Games covered: Night Swarm Shadow Labyrinth I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival Despelote Golden Idol Investigations …And more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below.
So Videogames Episode 466: Citizen Sleeper 2, Pacific Drive, Saborus, Demonschool, Skate Story, Morsels, Night Swarm
In this episode, Brad covers: Citizen Sleeper 2 (SCORED REVIEW) Pacific Drive Saborus Demonschool Skate Story Morsels Night Swarm… and more! You can also hear the show on iTunes Please send feedback and mailbag questions to SoVideogamesPODCAST (at) gmail (dot) com, or post them in the comments section below. Thanks! Senior Editor of GameCritics.com and host of the So Videogames Podcast. Transformers fan. MOTU stan. Black Lives Matter, pro-LGBTQIA. Anti-fascist. Latest posts by Brad Gallaway (see all)
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