The Super Mosher Bros. Show
Super Mosher Productions 211 episodes May 21, 2026
The Super Mosher Bros. Show is a weekly gaming podcast hosted by brothers Jake and Sam Mosher. Each episode covers the biggest gaming news and looks back on the hosts' gaming memories. They also discuss the games they have been playing. It is an independent show produced by Super Mosher Productions.
Episodes
Support Our May 22 Fundraiser Livestream!
The brothers are back for their second charity livestream on Friday, May 22, at 8 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. PT. Watch them raise money for the ACLU live on Twitch. Help them break their previous fundraising record by donating at https://tiltify.com/@supermosherbros/donate2026
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The Super Mosher Bros. Show Finale
We celebrate five years and 200 episodes of The Super Mosher Brothers Show with a bounty of fun questions about video games, the industry, the show’s history, and more! Thank you to anyone who has listened to the show over the years. Enjoy our small but grand finale!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting |
00:05:14 - Highguard Review In-Progress |
00:07:11 - News of the Week (Overwatch, H
The Super Mosher 64 - Our Best Games List (2025 Edition)
In their penultimate episode, the boys discuss the best games they played in 2025 and update The Super Mosher 64, the ranking of their 64 favorite games of all time. See the updated list below the timecodes!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping (Sam’s New Job and Short Film, Google’s Project Dragon Quest VII Reimagined) |
00:08:01 - Main Topic: The Super Mosher 64 - Our Best G
Rotating Segment Finale
As the Super Mosher Bros. Show comes to an end, the brothers wrap up their many rotating segments. In the big finale of their “Rotating Segment” segment, the brothers talk about their GOTYs from 2014-2020, reminisce about their time with the Wii, PS Vita, 3DS, and PS4, and compete in one final round of trivia!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping (Pokemon at Universal, Ubisoft
Our Show Ended Before THIS Happened
The Super Mosher Bros. Show is ending in three episodes, and it’s time for the boys to lament the things that never happened during the show’s run, including Grand Theft Auto VI’s release, BioShock 4’s reveal, Wind Waker HD on Switch, and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping (Mizzou Fantasy Critic League, The Division 3) |
00:13:58 - Main Topic: Our Show Ended Before THI
Our Video Game Time Capsule Predictions
What will video games look like in 5 years? What will they look like in 10 years? The brothers go through their 5-year and 10-year predictions to build a Super Mosher Brothers Show’ video game time capsule.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Just Chatting/Housekeeping |
00:04:45 - Main Topic: Our Video Game Time Capsule Predictions |
0:57:00 - Rotating Segment: Yoshi’s Topsy-Turvy Trivia (2016 and
The Game Awards 2025 Review and Prediction Results
The brothers couldn’t let 2025 end without talking about gaming’s biggest year-end event: The Game Awards. They review the show, break down their prediction results, and discuss the biggest announcements, including two Star Wars games, two Tomb Raider games, Control Resonant, and more! And with that, happy holidays, and see you in 2026!
The New Game Awards
Are you sick of complaining about The Game Awards every year? Are you sick of listening to people complain about The Game Awards? Be sick no longer! The brothers are here to fix The Game Awards. They break down which awards deserve to stay, which need to go, and what new awards should be introduced. With a few additional changes, they hope to make the perfect video game awards show!
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The Game Award 2025 Predictions
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated The Game Awards’ 2025 nominations, but how many awards will it win? The boys predict the big TGA winners, share their announcement bets, and discuss the biggest news of the last three weeks!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Thanksgiving Week) |
00:03:28 - Three Weeks of News in 16 Minutes (Grand Theft Auto VI’s Delay, Half-Life 3 Rumors, Steam Mach
The Ultimate Backlog Finale
Jake and Sam wrap up their “Ultimate Backlog” series by discussing the games of 2007-2009, along with what many consider to be two of the best years in gaming - 1998 and 2001. They walk through the top five games from each year that they want to play at some point in their lifetime!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved) |
00:14:12 - Main Topic: Ultimate B
Our Dream Book-to-Game Adaptations
The brothers are in the final 10 episodes of the show, so it’s time for a topic they’ve wanted to do for years: their dream book-to-game adaptations. The Witcher and Metro show that literature can make a successful leap to gaming, so what books should developers adapt next? Jake and Sam run down their favorite science-fiction, fantasy, and dystopian worlds ripe for the interactive treatment. Then
Hot Takes We Needed to Get Off Our Chest
Before their final 10 episodes, the boys needed to get some stuff off their chests. Jake and Sam unload their hot takes, covering everything from stories in games to the FF7 trilogy to the state of racing video games. Do not hold them responsible for what’s said during this podcast.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:07:03 - Main Topic: Jake and Sam’s Hot Takes |
01:04:18 - Rotating
Nintendo Direct September 2025 Reactions
The boys record in person for one of their favorite things: a new Nintendo Direct. They are also joined by Murphy, who is up to even more puppy mischief than usual because he’s so excited to replay Super Mario Galaxy 2, try his first Fire Emblem game, dust off his racquet for Mario Tennis Fever, and buy his ticket for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Send U
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Review
Jake has beaten Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. He talks about APAC, the Chiral Network, plate gates, Bridge Babies, Rainy, tarfall, and more in an attempt to explain to Sam why Death Stranding 2 is worth trying despite a bounty of issues. To clarify, that’s Sam MOSHER, not Sam Porter Bridges.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Perfect Dark’s Near Revival and 007 First Light’s State of
Sam Went to Gamescom 2025!
It’s been a busy two weeks! Sam went to Gamescom, Opening Night Live revealed a bunch of games, and Jake has become a fighting game fan!? The boys break down everything they’ve played, every major headline, and the hottest Gamescom titles from the past two weeks.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Sam’s Non-Gaming European Takes) |
00:09:58 - Long vs. Short Games (2025 Update) |
00:14:5
How to Reboot a Franchise
Do you miss your favorite franchise? Do you wish you could play a new entry? Fortunately for you, no IP truly ever dies because if you wait long enough, your favorite franchise will be rebooted. The brothers chat about all things “reboot” - what constitutes a reboot, the most successful examples, which ones are on the way, and their own pitches for a franchise reboot.
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00:00:00 - Intr
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Astro Bot
The boys return to their video game club to discuss 2024’s Game of the Year, Astro Bot. They break down the game’s best levels, whether its PlayStation DNA is a boon or a burden, and how it stacks up against the best 3D platformers.
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00:00:00 - Intro (NFL Preseason) |
00:04:30 - Our Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (July 2025) Thoughts
00:11:16 - Battlefield 6 Thoughts
00:18:35 -
The Last of Us Season 2 Review
Despite Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us ending a few months ago, the boys still have the show on their minds. What magic was it able to capture from the game? What did the show fail to translate in its adaptation? Can you make a good show based on a game where a teenage girl shoots hundreds of people? They do their best to answer these questions and more! They also apologize for any dog barking o
Mario Kart World Review
The first new Mario Kart in 11 years is here, and the brothers have a LOT to say about it. They discuss Mario Kart World’s major additions, including the interconnected Grand Prix cups, the intense Knockout Tour, and the open-world Free Roam.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:02:30 - Main Topic: Mario Kart World Review (Overall Thoughts) |
00:09:41 - Main Topic: Mario Kart World Re
Nintendo Switch 2 Review
After years of anticipation, the brothers finally have their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2. How does it compare to the original Switch? Are they happy with the “feel” of the hardware? Who is the console even for? They answer all of this and more in their review of Nintendo’s big new console-handheld hybrid. On a side note, Jake personally apologizes for every time Murphy barks. He’s our biggest f
2025 Summer Showcases Review (Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, State of Play)
Not-E3 is here! Hot off the heels of the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, the boys sit down to record their reviews of June’s three big presentations: Xbox’s show, Summer Game Fest, and PlayStation’s State of Play. They discuss why this was a good but not great year, what the announcements mean for 2025 as a whole, and their favorite trailers, including Clockwork Revolution, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls,
2025 Summer Showcase Predictions
Geoff Keighley Summer is about to begin, so Jake and Sam make their predictions for the showcase season, from Summer Game Fest to the Xbox Games Showcase. Will Nintendo or PlayStation announce anything? Will Bioshock 4 finally be announced? The brothers give their best guesses!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Important Show News!!!) |
00:13:00 - Main Topic: 2025 Summer Showcase Predic
Toys-to-Life Games: The Good, The Bad, and The Amiibo
Jake and Sam take a break from contemporary news this week to look back at toys-to-life games. Why were they a hit? Why did they fizzle out so quickly? Could we ever see a toys-to-life revival? The boys break down everything from the heavy hitters (Skylanders, Disney Infinity, LEGO Dimensions) to the weirdos (Starlink, Telepods, Sick Bricks) to Amiibo, which is still doing its thing.
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May 2025 Check-in (GTA VI Trailer, Xbox Prices, PlayStation’s teamLFG, and More!)
The past few weeks have been very busy, so the brothers take an opportunity to breathe and catch up. From GTA VI to Polygon’s sale, the boys chat through everything they’ve missed. NOTE: This was recorded prior to Giant Bomb going independent. Jake is very happy for them.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:05:25 - GTA VI Delay & New Trailer |
00:19:37 - Polygon Sale & Giant Bomb Up
Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games (Part 2)
The brothers return to their 25 favorite Nintendo Switch games list and rank them to celebrate the end of the console generation. If that wasn’t enough, they also discuss pre-ordering the Switch 2, Marathon’s reveal, and Ghost of Yōtei’s quiet release date announcement.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:03:11 - We Pre-Ordered Nintendo Switch 2s! |
00:10:55 - Is PlayStation Botching
Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games (Part 1)
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming soon, so it’s time to celebrate the first Nintendo Switch’s legendary catalog by building a list of the top 25 Nintendo Switch games. As if that wasn’t enough, the boys conduct a tariff-induced venting session and share the results of their Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. See the boys’ unranked top 25 Switch list below!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Nin
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Reactions
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally happened. And the brothers had a sleepover so they could watch it together! They break down everything from the price point to Nintendo GameChat to Mario Kart World to Donkey Kong Bananza. The entire episode is dedicated to the Switch 2 Direct, so no need for timecodes!
Please note this episode was recorded prior to the announcement that the United States’ pr
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Predictions
Nintendo is about to blow the doors off the Switch 2 with its April 2 Direct, so the boys sit down and predict the system’s launch lineup, launch-year games, hardware quirks, and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Zelda Movie News, Nintendo’s Switch 1 Direct, Ubisoft Creates Tencent-Backed Subsidiary) |
00:12:54 - Main Topic: Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Predictions |
1:02:25 - Draft
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review
Sam is busy at GDC, so Jake is solo-reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. He breaks down his thoughts on Zelda’s first-ever playable adventure.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping
00:03:10 - Main Topic: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review |
00:33:18 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner
00:34:20 - Game, Watch, Listen (MOVIES: Black Bag | TV: Adolescence)
Shoutout to
The 2025 Game Developer Power Ranking (Ranking The Top 35)
Who are the best developers in the games industry today? Jake and Sam answer that question by power ranking the top 35 studios (based on the list they built two episodes ago). Check out the final list below the timecodes if you like spoilers!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Trailer Reaction, Springtime Emotions, NFL Free Agency News) |
00:09:26 - Main Topic:
Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions
Jake and Sam ventured to the Forbidden Lands to take on nature’s greatest beasts and lived to tell the tale. That’s right; for the first time ever, Jake and Sam jump into the world of Monster Hunter and share their impressions of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom’s newest entry in the historic action franchise!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:06:45 - Main Topic: Monster Hunter Wilds Im
The 2025 Game Developer Power Ranking (Picking The Top 35)
If sports can power rank teams and The Big Picture can power rank actors, then Jake and Sam can power rank game developers. The boys kick off a two-part episode to build 2025’s definitive power ranking of game studios by narrowing down their list to 35 contenders.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Marc Maron’s Live Show) |
00:03:13 - Main Topic: The 2025 Game Developer Power Ranking (Pi
PlayStation State of Play February 2025 Review
PlayStation stepped up to the podium and let players know what they can expect in 2025. The brothers discuss the latest State of Play, including the many upcoming character action games and Saros, the surprise first-party announcement.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:12:50 - Main Topic: PlayStation State of Play February 2025 Review |
00:24:47 - Rotating Segment: Yoshi’s Topsy-
We Pitch and Cast the Live-Action Zelda Movie
Nintendo and Sony Pictures are making a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, but that opens up a Breath of the Wild-sized amount of questions. What game should the movie adapt? Should it be standalone or the start of a saga? Who should play Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf? The brothers answer these questions and more with their pitches for the movie.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping
Has The PS5 and Xbox Series Generation Been Disappointing?
The PS5 and Xbox Series generation is most likely halfway done, which means it’s time for a check-in. Has this generation lived up to the hype, or has it been disappointing compared to the PS4 and Xbox One? Sam and Jake break down the first four years of the current generation and find out.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:11:53 - Main Topic: Has The PS5 and Xbox Series Generation
The Super Mosher 64 - Our Best Games List (2024 Edition)
It’s time for Jake and Sam’s annual take on the “Game of the Year” episode: The Super Mosher 64. The brothers revisit, debate, and revise the list of their 64 all-time favorite games based on the best games they played in 2024.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Celeste Dev Cancels Earthblade, Belated Xbox Developer Direct Predictions) |
00:16:51 - Main Topic: The Super Mosher 64 - Our B
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Reactions
Nintendo finally revealed the successor to the Nintendo Switch, and unsurprisingly, it’s the Nintendo Switch 2. Jake and Sam get together in person to break down everything in the short announcement trailer, including the increased size, mouse functionality, and the next Mario Kart!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (PlayStation Cancels Bluepoint and Bend Live-Service Games) |
00:07:47 -
2025 Fantasy Critic Gaming Draft
Jake and Sam kick off their annual OpenCritic competition with the 2025 Fantasy Critic draft. They pick the first 14 games and first two counter picks of the year in an attempt to build the strongest lineup of releases, with top contenders including Monster Hunter Wilds, Elden Ring Nightreign, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Ghost of Yōtei.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Nintendo Switch 2 Ru
2025 Predictions and Resolutions (Plus, 2024 Recap)
Happy New Year! Following the podcast’s yearly tradition, Jake and Sam predict what will happen in 2025 and make their New Year’s resolutions. Will GTA VI be delayed? What will launch with the Switch 2? Peek into the future and find out.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:07:21 - Main Topic: 2024 Predictions Recap |
00:29:43 - Main Topic: 2024 New Year’s Resolutions Recap |
00:3
The Game Awards 2024 Review and Predictions Results
Geoff Keighley lived up to the hype of The Game Awards’ 10th anniversary show, so after 3.5+ hours of gaming goodness, what excited the brothers most? And how accurate were their announcement and award predictions? Jake and Sam have the answers on their last episode of 2024.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Jake Got a Dog!) |
00:08:01 - Rotating Segment: Yoshi’s Topsy Turvy Trivia (TGA
The Game Awards 2024 Predictions
Gaming’s big night is this week, and the brothers (hopefully) know what’s going to happen in the battle between Astro Bot, Balatro, and a bunch of RPGs. They predict three fun announcements and the winners of The Game Awards’ biggest categories.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:05:45 - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew & The Agency Discussion |
00:13:48 - Main Topic: TGAs 2024 Announcement
Top 10 2024 Games We Promise to Play
2024 is almost over, so it’s time to update our backlog with this year’s best games. Jake and Sam pick the 10 games they most want to play (and actually see themselves picking up). They also discuss Microsoft’s “This Is an Xbox” campaign, The Game Awards’ 2024 nominations, and their impressions of Astro Bot and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. (Editing Note: Jake will get to the bottom of the weird soun
Predicting the 2024 TGAs GOTY Nominees
Awards season is quickly approaching. This month, Geoff Keighley will announce the 2024 nominees for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. What will they be? Sam and Jake break down the most likely candidates. (Jake apologizes for the weird thudding around the 52-minute mark. He has no idea what ghost took over his mic.)
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:11:55 - Main Topic: Predictin
Super Mario Party Jamboree Review
The brothers took a company retreat just to review Super Mario Party Jamboree (and test their friendship in the process). They share their impressions of the newest entry, highlight how it improves on Super Mario Party, and pick their favorite minigames. They also discuss the closure of Concord studio Firewalk and Jake’s impressions of Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeepi
Building a AAAA Horror Game
In the spirit of Halloween, Sam and Jake build the first-ever AAAA horror video game. This one-of-a-kind experience is crafted from the best elements of their favorite horror games. Come listen to what they throw in their magical cauldron, from Outlast’s protagonist to Bloodborne’s narrative to Alien: Isolation’s survival combat.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:03:06 - Main Topic
Franchises That Need The Mario Party Treatment
Sam and Jake are back together, so it’s time to party… or Mario Party! In honor of Super Mario Party Jamboree’s release, Jake and Sam try to fix the lack of Mario Party-style games by pitching spinoffs for other franchises, including DC, Pokémon, and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Jake and Sam’s Travel, Sunderfolk) |
00:05:53 - Sam’s Takes on Jake’s Solo Suicide Squad and Stat
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Review
Nine months after the release of Rocksteady’s much anticipated “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,” Jake sat down and gave the much-maligned live-service shooter a fair shot. Was it as bad as everyone said or is it an underrated gem? Is it successful as a live-service game? He answers all of this and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:04:20 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justi
Jake Reviews PlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play
Sam is on a plethora of travel adventures, which means Jake is solo. He breaks down the September 2024 PlayStation State of Play and shares his confusion regarding PlayStation’s current brand of marketing. After that, he discusses how important Assassin’s Creed Shadows is for Ubisoft and the weight its delay holds.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:09:13 - PlayStation State of Play
Best Gaming Soundtrack Bracket
The boys are seeing Hans Zimmer in concert, so they have soundtracks on their minds. What games have the best all-time music suites? They build a bracket of 16 games and decide!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:04:50 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Impressions |
00:13:32 - Main Topic: Best Gaming Soundtrack Bracket |
1:06:05 - Rotating Segment: Demo Reel (Resident Evil
3D Platformer Draft
Astro Bot is reportedly one of the best 3D platformers in years, giving the brothers an excuse to celebrate one of their favorite genres with a draft. Jake and Sam compete to build the best team of 3D platformers, including many Mario games, PlayStation mascots, and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Sam’s Birthday Party) |
00:06:28 - Do We Want a PS5 Pro? |
00:14:56 - Do We Want
The Mourning of Concord
Jake and Sam are back! After a few weeks off due to moving and travel, they return to catch up on everything they missed, including the launch and quick shutdown of Concord. And they have something to say about it!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:15:42 - Main Topic: Jake and Sam Catch-Up |
00:17:23 - Concord Shut Down |
00:55:10 - Do we want to play Star Wars Outlaws? |
01:02:
Our Most Anticipated Games of All Time
It’s a big episode for the Super Mosher Bros. Not only is this their 150th episode, but it is the last episode recorded while Jake and Sam live together. To ring in the sentimental milestones, the brothers get sentimental and count down their most anticipated games of all time.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Episode 150! Jake and Sam’s Last Episode Together in the Apartment!) |
00:09
Nintendo Switch Game Draft
It’s been a while since Jake and Sam visited the draft board. They return to the scouting process and attempt to draft the BEST team of Nintendo Switch titles.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (The State of the MCU & the Olympics) |
00:12:40 - News Story #1: The Olympics Abandon Mario & Sonic |
00:20:45 - News Story #2: Video Game Actors Are on Strike |
00:33:00 - Main Topic: Nintend
Concord Impressions
We know it may surprise many gamers, but Jake and Sam are excited for Concord, PlayStation’s next big multiplayer release. They explain why by breaking down the game’s beta, how it scratches a multiplayer itch different than Overwatch, and why the discourse around its $40 price is unfair.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Vampire Weekend Concert) |
00:05:45 - News Story #1: Nintendo Wor
We Pitch Cruise-Themed Video Games!
The brothers refuse to get off the cruise. They continue to swim in the summer vibes and pitch cruise-themed video games, from a Persona-like RPG to a 2D action roguelike!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:07:00 - News Story #1: Crash 5 Was Happening |
00:13:40 - News Story #2: Microsoft Changes Game Pass With Price Hike, New Tier |
00:33:08 - Main Topic: We Pitch Cruise-Themed V
We Create Video Game-Themed Cruises!
The brothers continue riding the high from their cruise vacation by creating video game cruises, complete with themed activities, meals, drinks, restaurants, and excursions! Do you want to experience a Professor Layton mystery, Cuphead casino, and Pokémon fine dining on the high seas? This is the episode for you!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:04:13 - News Story #1: Dead Rising D
Most Anticipated Games of Fall 2024 Draft
The chaos of Summer Game Fest has settled down, which means it’s time to review our predictions and see who had the better foresight. The conclusion of Summer Game Fest also means it’s time to get excited for the second half of 2024. To channel that hype, the brothers draft their most anticipated titles for the rest of the year!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:05:40 - Main Topic (
Nintendo Direct June 2024 Review
The brothers were expecting a quiet final year for the Nintendo Switch, and this week’s Nintendo Direct proved them wrong. They break down their thoughts on Nintendo’s major Zelda, Mario, and Metroid reveals and how 2024 stacks up to other years of the Switch.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:03:02 - Main Topic: Nintendo Direct June 2024 Review |
00:09:48 - Mario & Luigi: Brother
2024 Ubisoft Forward Review
The brothers break down the 2024 Ubisoft Forward and weigh its failure as a showcase against its success in previewing Ubi’s two big fall titles: Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. They provide a “heat check” on those two titles and EA’s big fall release, Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:03:55 - Main Topic: Ubisoft Forward Review |
00:13:29
2024 Summer Showcase Reviews (Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, PlayStation State of Play)
Non-E3 is here, and the boys break down the three biggest showcases of the season so far: the Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, and PlayStation’s State of Play. They discuss their favorite games shown (like Astro Bot, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight), the biggest surprises (Blumhouse Games) and disappointments (Concord), and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Fundrai
2024 Summer Showcase Predictions
We’re coming up on the summer showcase season, which means it’s time for some predictions! Will PlayStation announce the next Ghost of Tsushima? Will Hollow Knight: Silksong shadow drop? The brothers break down their hopes and dreams for the 2024 showcase season!
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:06:00 - Main Topic: 2024 Summer Showcase Predictions |
0:56:50 - Draft Day Starring K
Fallout Season 1 Review and the Xbox Studio Closures
Xbox broke our hearts this week by closing Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and more, and Nintendo teased our hearts by confirming the Switch successor. Jake and Sam break down these headlines and Fallout’s first season, spoilers and all. They discuss how satisfying the season’s mysteries were, the best jokes, what they want from season two, and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (The
Knuckles Premiere Review
Knuckles the Echidna has his own TV show on Paramount Plus, and the brothers found it a moral necessity that they keep up with his escapades. They break down the limited series, its bizarre focus on Wade Whipple, and if it’s worth anyone’s time.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:07:45 - News Story #1: More Switch 2 Rumors! Magnetized Joy-Cons? |
00:16:52 - News Story #2: Kingdom H
Ultimate Gaming Backlog (2010-2012)
The boys expand their backlog and choose the games from 2010-2012 they want to play most, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Portal 2, and Fallout: New Vegas. They also break down the PS5 Pro rumors, Fallout’s second-season renewal, Crash and Spyro’s PS2 games, and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:05:12 - News Story #1: PS5 Pro Rumor Recap |
00:19:34 - News Story #2: Ama
Fallout TV Review (Ep. 1-3)
The boys try on their Pip-Boys this week and review the first three episodes of Prime Video's Fallout TV adaptation. They discuss whether it succeeds as a TV show for viewers unfamiliar with the games (like themselves), the cast, the overarching mystery, and more.
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00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Keanu Reeves as Shadow) |
00:07:07 - News Story #1: Invincible G
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Review
I bet you weren’t expecting the Moshi Moshi Video Game Club to launch the Moshi Moshi Book Club, but Jake and Sam have a book that deserves it. Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a rare piece of fiction about game development, and the brothers break down its themes of collaboration and creativity, its rich characters and game worlds, how well it depicts the industry, and mor
Most Surprising Video Game Sequel Bracket
2024 has been a year of surprise sequel hits like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Helldivers 2. In honor of those long-gestating sequels, Jake and Sam decide what is the “most surprising” video game sequel of all time.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:10:01 - News Story #1: Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sales |
00:25:09 - News Story #2: Suicide Squad’s Joker Season Is a Mess |
00:39:08 - Main Topic: M
Best Gaming April Fool’s Day Moments
Gaming companies and outlets love April Fool’s Day hijinks, so Jake and Sam get a little silly to celebrate April 1 this year and highlight their favorite gaming April Fool’s Day moments. Listen for discussions of Mushroom Kingdom Hearts, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, a robust Moshi Moshi Video Game Club lineup update, and more!
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Sam’s Thoughts on Jak
Mirror’s Edge Review
Jake is solo this week, which means it’s time for another mini-review. He travels back to 2008 to play EA’s Mirror’s Edge for the first time! In addition, he shares his thoughts on Dragon’s Dogma 2’s microtransaction controversy and Marathon’s recent director change.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:03:38 - News Story #1: Dragon’s Dogma 2 Microtransactions Controversy |
00:17:08
We Pitch Our Dream Mario Spin-Off Games
In honor of the imminent release of Princess Peach: Showtime!, the brothers pitch their own Mario spin-off titles. Have you ever wanted a true Mario rhythm game? Are you dying for Waluigi to take the spotlight? This is the episode for you.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:04:58 - News Story #1: Mario Day 2024 News |
00:17:01 - News Story #2: PlayStation-Backed Deviation Games Clo
State of the Industry: 2024 Gaming Layoffs
It’s been a royally sucky year for the gaming industry. According to Kotaku, over 8,000 people have been or will be laid off this year, so what does that mean for the future of game development? Jake and Sam dig into that question this week, as well as discuss Nintendo likely delaying its next console to 2025.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Jake’s Solo Episode) |
00:08:09 - News St
Helldivers 2 Review
Helldivers 2 is one of the many surprise multiplayer hits of the past few years. What makes it so special? Will it see sustained success? Jake shares all his thoughts on saving democracy and why he thinks you should also join the fight!
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:03:47 - News Story #1: PlayStation Layoffs |
00:18:57 - News Story #2: Nintendo Partner Direct |
00:27:23 - Main
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Part 2)
This isn’t a review of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth; this is part two of our review of Final Fantasy VII Remake. The brothers and special guest Bryce Cross break down the innovative combat, which characters were their favorite to control, their thoughts on Rebirth’s reviews, and more!
As noted in the intro, we apologize for the middling audio quality. Thank you for understanding and enjoy the episo
Moshi Moshi Video Game Club: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Part 1)
IT’S FINALLY HERE! Our review of Final Fantasy VII Remake arrives over a year later than expected, and just like Final Fantasy VII Remake, it’s split into parts. In part one, the boys and special guest Bryce Cross discuss their history with the franchise and share their thoughts on the story, characters, and world of FF7 Remake.
As noted in the intro, we apologize for the middling audio quality.
Our Official Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions
Last week, the boys pitched their dream launch year for the Nintendo Switch 2. This week, with a $20 eShop card on the line, they get serious and make 20 predictions for the next Nintendo console, including its name, features, third-party support, and more.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Super Mario 3D World Champion’s Road, Show Format Changes) |
00:09:00 - News Story #1: PlayStatio
Our Dream Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Year
Jake and Sam can’t wait for the launch of Nintendo Switch’s successor, so they decided to map out its launch year themselves! When will the system be announced? What is its title? What are its launch games? Their plans answer all of your questions!
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:08:21 - News Story #1: Embracer Group Cancels Deus Ex Game |
00:15:17 - News Story #2: Suicide Squad:
The Super Mosher 64 - Our Best Games List (2023 Edition)
Jake and Sam finalize the first edition of the Super Mosher 64, the definitive list of their 64 favorite games, by ranking the finalists and submitting the best games they played in 2023 for consideration. They also break down the Palworld discourse, determine the 2023 year-end prediction winner based on 2023 sales, and review Xbox’s 2023 Developer Direct showcase. (Note: We recorded before Micros
2024 Fantasy Critic Gaming Draft
There are no off-seasons for gamers. Jake and Sam jump right back into another season of elite drafting, underwhelming prospects, and shocking underdogs in their 2024 Fantasy Critic Gaming Draft! Which imaginary publisher has the better lineup? Listen and find out!
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping |
00:07:27 - News Story #1: What the Hell Is the Minecraft Movie? |
00:15:25 - News Story
2024 Gaming Predictions and Resolutions
There’s so much unknown about gaming in 2024, including the Switch 2, PlayStation’s release slate, what will be competing for Game of the Year, and more. Jake and Sam each share their 10 predictions for the year ahead, with a loser livestream on the line. They also list their 2024 gaming resolutions, discuss the Suicide Squad previews, and break down Jake’s Spider-Man 2 review.
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00:00:
2023 Predictions Recap and Results
2023 has come to a close, which means it’s time to recap our 2023 predictions. Did Nintendo announce the Switch 2? Did we finally see MachineGames’ Indiana Jones? The brothers go through their wild (and sometimes prescient) 2023 predictions and determine who won the year!
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping (Christmas Recap) |
00:07:49 - News Story #1: What is something you’re happy to lea
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