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I Beat It First is a gaming podcast from IBeatItFirst.com, created in 2010 to provide news and reviews for gamers by gamers. It covers the latest PC and console games with an honest, working-man’s perspective rather than hype or exaggeration. The show focuses on games and peripherals coming out, avoiding unrelated topics like snacks and comic books. Listeners can expect straightforward takes on which games are worth playing.

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IBIF Podcast 1: It’s a Comicon not a Comicon’t May 31, 2017 0:00 Join Chris, Jason, and myself (Eric) for the very first IBeatItFirst.com podcast. If you have questions that you would like us to answer in our next podcast, drop us a line at PR@ibeatitfirst.com.

IBIF Podcast 84 – Now Taking Preorders Sep 30, 2020 0:00 Want a PS5? HA! Looking for a Series X? DOUBLE HA! Pining for a 3080/3090? AWE, YOU'RE CUTE! We have bad news for you because all of your dreams are dashed so come laugh at all of our collective misfortunes with us. This week: Jason plays: Outer Worlds and Party Hard 2 Chris plays: Dwarfheim, Paradise Lost, and Morbid: The Seven Acolytes Eric Plays: The Suicide of Rachel Foster, Party Hard

IBIF Podcast 108 – You’re Muted Aug 30, 2021 0:00

IBIF Podcast 97 – Suez Activision Mar 30, 2021 0:00 We're back with a regular podcast everyone! Does anyone actually read these things? If you are reading this, send an email to podcast @ibeatitfirst.com (remove the space) and we might send you some cool stuffs.

IBIF Podcast 90 – Fuck 2020 Dec 29, 2020 0:00 It's that's time everyone! FUCK 2020! We're saying goodbye to 2020 with probably our ONLY look back on this cursed year! Here are our top 5's of 2020: Jason: Honorable Mentions:  Fall Guys, Sakuna of Rice and Ruin 5. Animal Crossing 4. Genshin Impact 3. Final Fantasy 7 Remake 2. Hades 1. Ghost of Tsushima Chris: Honorable Mention: Someday You'll Return 5. Phasmophobia 4. Mount and Bl

IBIF Podcast 73 – Don’t RTX My Voice Apr 29, 2020 0:00 Better later than never! RTX, News, and everything else Eric forgot to put on here!

IBIF Podcast 42 – Mangoo in Your Car Jan 29, 2019 0:00 Welcome to the Champagne Room everyone! Not really, Jason just feels like being pampered sometimes and is enjoying some lovely Pink Champagne. This week we discuss Nintendo's MONSTER December, Killer Queen Black's postponement, Farming Simulator's venture into Esports, Resident Evil 2, Kingdom Hearts 3, and some more Days Gone hate. Chris finally gets some gaming in, Eric goes to the movies, an

IBIF Podcast Special Edition – Interview with Bryan Young (8bitBryan) Jan 29, 2018 0:00 I sat down with Bryan Young, better known as 8-Bit Bryan, and asked him some questions about drifting both in real life and in Forza. We also talk about his short film based in GTA V “To Live and Die in L.S.”. You can listen to the interview on Google Play, iTunes, or right here. You can also watch it on YouTube, with the video embedded below.   Don’t follow Bryan or his va

IBIF Podcast 86 – Happy Little Delays Oct 27, 2020 0:00 Cyberpunk 2077 is delayed until December and we couldn't be happier. We also have stuff to bitch about and way more to say about Genshin Impact that is right to keep saying. Either way, have a listen. This weeks plays: Jason plays - Cloudpunk, Genshin Impact, Trails of Cold Steel 4, Hades, & Sakuna of Rice and Ruin Chris plays - Epitaph and Art of Rally Eric Plays - Genshin Impact, Amnesi

IBIF Podcast 99 – Don’t Pay For Podcast Subscriptions Apr 27, 2021 0:00 We're back and HOLY CRAP THIS IS EPISODE 99!!!! Also, Chris has risen from the grave but that's like the 23rd most important thing to hear about on this podcast. There are many things to learn from this episode, but the most important thing to remember is DO NOT PAY FOR PODCAST SUBSCRIPTIONS! This week's games are: Jason - Building's Have Feelings Too, Darksiders Genesis, Rain On Your Parade

IBIF Podcast 101 – Viva Las Amazon Distribution Center Vegas May 26, 2021 0:00

IBIF Podcast 77 – Not E3 2020 Jun 24, 2020 0:00 The guys are joined once again by their E3 buddy Shawn to talk about all things gaming and everything that's come down from Not E3 2020.

IBIF Podcast 88 – Leadership Audit Found Basic Bitches Nov 23, 2020 0:00 Next gen is here and it's only for Eric, Jason and Chris can eat it. This episode we talk a lot about Twitch and streaming, Cease and Desist orders, an Ubisoft Leadership Audit and next gen consoles. This week: Chris plays Roki Jason Plays Ashen and Genshin Impact Eric plays with his PS5, Genshin Impact, Warhammer Chaosbane, and Phasmophobia. He also suffers through his son playing Bugsnax

IBIF Podcast 103 – E3 Moratorium Jun 23, 2021 0:00 E3 2021 is in the books, so lets talk about the things that weren't good enough to make it on our E3 highlight episode. We also have games to review and even more news to discuss.

IBIF Podcast 109 – Cat Treats Sep 21, 2021 0:00

IBIF Podcast 175 – Cream in my Mouth Sep 21, 2026 0:00 In episode 175 of the podcast, the guys crack open award-winning beers before diving headfirst into an action-packed review session covering everything from the brutal combat of Marvel's Wolverine and the shopkeeping mechanics of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault to the nostalgic charm of the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD 2D Remake and narrative depth of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. The conversation tu

IBIF Podcast 174 – Trailer Park Gang Bang Aug 24, 2026 0:00 The Guys officially gave the podcast a makeover, prioritizing actual game talk and industry news before spiraling into their new, mandatory segment, "You’re wrong because reasons." They dove into the chaotic energy of managing a gas station and hunting deer for Juice in Goo Deer, dissected the strategy of Unicorn Overlord, and had a collective "we're officially old" moment while celebrating Samsun

IBIF Podcast 173 – We Gots da Swag Jul 27, 2026 0:00 Join The Guys as they attempt to balance serious industry analysis with the realization that they’re mostly just two adults screaming into the digital void. Between dissecting why modern gaming performance feels like a dumpster fire and ranting about daylight savings like the retirees they aspire to be, they also find time to recap their latest convention disasters—including the time they accident

IBIF Podcast 172 – The Nostalgia Was a Lie Jun 29, 2026 0:00 Join the guys as they tackle everything from the aggressive price gouging in GTA 6 to the existential dread of losing your digital game library. In this episode, the guys sip "juice bomb" beers, complain about survival game mechanics until they’re blue in the face, and try to justify why they’re still playing niche titles from the PS2 era. Whether they’re dissecting corporate greed or debating the

IBIF Podcast 171 – Hated It Jun 1, 2026 0:00 The guys are back after a two-month hiatus, jumping straight into a lively session that kicked off with some beer tasting and a critique of increasingly generic AI-generated descriptions. After experimenting with new prompts to inject some humor back into the AI's output, the guys shifted gears to discuss recent gaming developments, including the new direction for Dragon Quest 12 and the expanding

IBIF Podcast Ep 170 – Ai Haiku May 4, 2026 1:24:48 On this episode of "I Beat it First," hosts Eric and Jason kick off with a high-ABV beer review, complete with dramatic and humorous AI-generated flavor descriptions, before diving into the high-cost future of entertainment by debating if immersive dome theaters (like the one where Eric saw Empire Strikes Back with expanded scenery) can save cinema from expensive concessions and streaming competit

IBIF Podcast Ep 169 – Useless Tech Feb 25, 2026 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 168 – There’s No Value in the Banana Stand Jan 26, 2026 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 167 – The Quest for Ep 166 Oct 15, 2025 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 165 – The good, the bad, and the disgusting Jul 28, 2025 0:00

IBIF Podcast ep 164 – Parity Sucks Jun 30, 2025 0:00 Eric totally forgot to include a description for this episode and Jason is working on fixing the website. So this will totally work as a place holder until Eric decides to update or we both just say screw it and let it slide. Either way, give this episode a listen ^_^

IBIF Podcast ep 163 – Nintendon’t… Have Games Apr 29, 2025 0:00 Becha thought we got all of the Switch 2 complaints out in one episode. Well, you were wrong. At least this time it's not for almost the entire podcast. For those keeping track with the leaderboard, Jason won this round.

IBIF Podcast ep 162 – Thievetendo Bitch 2 Apr 7, 2025 0:00 Get ready for some bitchin' everyone because all the Switch 2 info is here and well... just listen.

IBIF Podcast Ep 161 – Cucking Nvidia Mar 3, 2025 0:00 We're back, and so are AMD's GPU's. Reminder that we have transitioned to a once a month episode, so see you in 4 weeks.

IBIF Podcast ep 160 – 2025 and Beyond Feb 4, 2025 0:00 WE'RE BACK BITCHES! After a year away the IBIF podcast is back with some minor tweaks. Tune in to hear what's happened, what's happening, and where we're going from here.

IBIF Podcast Ep 159 – 2023 Year End Blowout! Dec 28, 2023 0:00 Special thanks to TheBulldogOmega for joining us for another great year end podcast! We have an IBIF first with the very first UNANIMOUS #1 game; CONGRATS LARIAN STUDIOS AND BALDUR'S GATE 3! Our lists are as follows: Eric Baldur's Gate 3 Marvel’s Midnight Suns Final Fantasy XVI Warhammer: 40k Rogue Trader Labyrinth of Galaria: Covenant of Dusk Jason Baldur's Gate 3

IBIF Podcast Ep 158 – Dino Hunting Oct 31, 2023 0:00 Spoopy Season has come to an end, but you can still scare Eric by getting us to $2k on Nov 4th. Visit us at https://Twitch.tv/IBeatItFirst or donate at https://www.extra-life.org/participant/510652.

IBIF Podcast Ep 157 – PeePee PooPoo Time! Oct 17, 2023 0:00 The long winter is over, now we begin the even longer winter of Microsoft world domination.

IBIF Podcast Ep 156 – At Least Episode 4 Oct 3, 2023 0:00 Rich old white guy is retiring because his commute is too strenuous. We can't make this up, that's really why Jim Ryan is retiring.

IBIF Podcast Ep 155 – Optimize This! Sep 19, 2023 0:00 Don't let engine or game devs gaslight you, Starfield is POORLY optimized and Unity is run run by a horrible CEO.

IBIF Podcast Ep 154 – Extra Yeasty Nuggetpalooza Aug 22, 2023 0:00 Sorry not sorry for the terrible singing

IBIF Podcast 153 – Lost and Found Jul 31, 2023 0:00 Can Microsoft find Hasbro's lost games? Do a lot fo CoD players cheat? Did Scalpers ruin the Spider-man PS5 launch? The answer to all of those is probably.

IBIF Podcast 152 – Hell Froze Over Jul 19, 2023 0:00 The FTC has lost and only time will tell if we've all lost. Let's discuss our impending doom.

IBIF Podcast Ep 152 – You Can’t Buy Love, But You Can Buy Exclusivity! Jun 28, 2023 0:00 Who wants to see what Chat GPT says are the main reasons for not allowing the Microsoft acquisition of Activison? Nobody... but here it is anyway. The potential acquisition of Activision by Microsoft has raised concerns among industry observers and gamers alike. While Microsoft's acquisition of Activision would undoubtedly have significant financial implications and potentially strengthen its

IBIF Podcast 151 – Not E3 2023 Jun 13, 2023 0:00 It's that time of year again! Let's talk about games that we probably won't see for 2 years...

IBIF Podcast Ep 150 – We’re Not Dead Yet May 31, 2023 0:00

IBIF Podcast 149 – Revenge of the UK May 3, 2023 0:00

IBIF Podcast 148 – Jason Has A Bear Head Apr 18, 2023 0:00

IBIF Podcast 147 – Cida Boyz Edge Wunnas in da Hood Apr 5, 2023 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 146 – 8001 Bananas Mar 22, 2023 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 145 – Never Forget Mar 7, 2023 0:00

IBIF Podcast 144 – Trix are ONLY for kids! Feb 21, 2023 0:00 Good news, if you can see the fruit shapes on Trix then you're not an adult!

IBIF Podcast 143 – Suck Buttermilk Feb 8, 2023 0:00

IBIF Podcast 142 – 2022 Year End Extravaganza Dec 20, 2022 0:00 2022 is in the books and we gave our top 5 of the year! Chris: 5: V Rising 4: Undecember 3: Tunic 2: Beacon Pines 1: The Entropy Centre Jason: 5 Cult of the Lamb 4 Ixion 3 Tunic 2 Elden Ring 1 Horizon Forbidden West Eric: 5 Tunic 4 Vampire the Masquerade: Swansong 3 Immortality 2 Stray 1 A Plague Tale: Requiem

IBIF Podcast 141 – Sock Pic Subscriptions Dec 13, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 140 – Some Jerk At Activision Nov 30, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 139 – SPAM! Nov 15, 2022 0:00 Well, there's egg and bacon; egg sausage and bacon; egg and spam; egg bacon and spam; egg bacon sausage and spam; spam bacon sausage and spam; spam egg spam spam bacon and spam; spam sausage spam spam bacon spam tomato and spam; spam spam spam egg and spam; spam spam spam spam spam spam baked beans spam spam spam; or Lobster Thermidor a Crevette with a mornay sauce served in a Provencale manner wi

IBIF Podcast 138 – You’re So Punny! Nov 2, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 137 – FOMO Oct 18, 2022 0:00 The Twitch Con FOMO is real... or is it? We certainly are sad we missed the people...

IBIF Podcast 136 – Consensual Labor Oct 5, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 135 – Manufactured Content Sep 20, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 134 – Redenbacher’s Closet Sep 7, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 133 – Vacations Are For Old People Aug 23, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 132 – Pernicious Pelosi Aug 1, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 131 – Furry Fury Jul 18, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast Ep 130 – Not a Video Game Podcast Jul 5, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 129 – Not E3 2022 w/ TheBulldogOmega Jun 16, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 128 – If I Could Turn Back Time Jun 6, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 127 – Creative Chaos with Chris from Squid Shock May 23, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 126 – Pwning N00bs and Dropping Dueces May 9, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 125 – GP’s & BJ’s Apr 25, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 124 – Cat Butt Porter Apr 11, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 123 – Furry Takeover Mar 30, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 122 – What’s a Library? Mar 14, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 121 – Logo Design 101 Feb 21, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 119 – Bootwhole Jan 24, 2022 0:00

IBIF Podcast 118 – Cock-con 2022 Jan 15, 2022 0:00 Live from the Larson Convention Center it's Cock-con 2022! Listen to the IBIF crew get progressively more drunk and rate Canned Cocktails.

IBIF Podcast 117 – 2022 Comes Out Swinging Jan 10, 2022 0:00 We thought 2021 was going away, we thought 2022 was gonna be better... Wow, don't we look dumb...

IBIF Podcast 116 – 2021 Recap Dec 27, 2021 0:00 TheBulldogOmega joins the IBIF crew to send 2021 out with a drunken bang! Listen in for the breakdown of out top 5 and honorable mentions. Jason: 1. Scarlet Nexus 2. Resident Evil Village 3. The Ascent 4. Immortals Fenyx Rising 5. Forza 5 Chris: 1. Lost Words: Beyond the Page 2. Kena: Bridge of Spirits 3. Forza Horizon 5 4. Biomutant 5. Valhiem Eric: 1. Tales of Arise 2. It Takes Two 3.

IBIF Podcast 115 – Difficult Cox Dec 13, 2021 0:00 Pardon our dust, Chris has almost every technical difficulty imaginable. Good thing Eric and Jason are on the Podcast too.

IBIF Podcast 114 – Farming Goat Simulator Nov 29, 2021 0:00 Better late than than never, right?

IBIF Podcast 113 – isuckatgames.com Nov 15, 2021 0:00

IBIF Podcast 7: Ambien for Your Soul Aug 20, 2017 0:00 Join the IBeatItFirst.com crew for arguing over Game of Thrones, Marvel, Anime, and Video Games. Also, Happy Birthday to Eric!

IBIF Podcast 105 – Don’t Drink This Jul 20, 2021 0:00 You know how this works, we drink, we talk news, we review games. In this case though, Jason is going to tell you what NOT to drink because DEAR LORD is it bad. Oh, we also talk games too... so there's that at least.

IBIF Podcast 79 – King of the Simps Jul 20, 2020 0:00 The IBIF crew is here to hand out all the gift subs... at least until mom cuts off their credit cards. This week the guys discuss the best Superman ever, Army Catfishing, Skull and Bones taking ANOTHER brutal blow, and our new Chinese overlords. Eric plays: The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters, Cris Tales, and Made of Sker Chris plays: Titanfall 2, Grim Dawn, and Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen Jason play

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