Jimquisition
Jimquisition is the audio companion to The Jimquisition, the video game criticism and commentary series created by Jim Sterling. Its main show, Podquisition, features Jim Sterling alongside Laura Kate and Conrad Zimmerman as they discuss video games, the games industry, and assorted off-topic banter. Episodes mix news, reviews, and opinion in the show's characteristic irreverent style. It is produced independently for an English-speaking audience, primarily in the United States.
Episodes
Podquisition 611: The Beedrill Special
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:45) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:13:50) Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered
(0:21:40) Control Resonant
(0:31:00) Sensory Overload
(0:32:50) Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional Edition
(0:41:50) Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:43:35) AI is decompiling everything
https://www.theverge.com/games/1004869/reverse-engineered-game
Podquisition 610: Crimes Against Verbosity
Games we played this week include:
(0:10:05) Steam Frame
(0:27:55) Half-Life: Alyx
(0:31:20) Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered
(0:46:45) Castlevania Order of Ecclesia
(0:55:40) Control Resonant
(1:00:15) Plum Road Tea Dream
(1:02:10) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
(1:04:35) Silent Hill Townfall
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Podquisition 609: Pattinson Pooplexity
Some shit might not be worth it.
Games we played this week include:
(0:07:25) Dino Blade
(0:10:50) Cairn
(0:17:45) Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
(0:30:00) Welcome to Elderfield
(0:36:15) Resident Evil
(0:50:55) Stupid Never Dies
(1:02:20) Final Fantasy XIV
(1:05:40) Hellraiser
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Podquisition 608: Trilogy of Terrors
A good day, that.
Games we played this week include:
(0:04:45) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:11:40) Marvel’s Wolverine
(0:25:45) Everything is Crab
(0:28:05) BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER BEFORE 4: DEMONS FROM THE PORTAL TO HELL I OPENED ARE STILL IN THE FAVELA AND NOW I HAVE TO SAVE MAMADAS FROM RONALDO
(0:33:45) Onimusha: Way of the Sword
(0:36:25) Dark Cloud 2
(0:52:45) Scarlet Skips
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News things talked abo
Podquisition 607: In Strange Hands
Games we played this week include:
(0:06:55) Marvel’s Wolverine
(0:18:20) Onimusha: Way of the Sword
(0:30:05) Everything is Crab
(0:33:55) Big Walk
(0:39:20) Metal Gear Solid 4
(0:46:50) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:50:25) Aliens Fireteam Elite 2
(0:51:25) Serious Sam: Shatterverse
(0:52:05) Pokémon Champions
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Podquisition 606: Height Work
Games we played this week include:
(0:06:30) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:16:40) Aliens Fireteam Elite 2
(0:21:10) Blood Dungeon
(0:28:40) Pokémon Go
(0:41:55) Serious Sam: Shatterverse
(0:45:25) Elden Ring
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:48:25) Double Fine kickstarting their Day of the Devs program
https://www.eurogamer.net/double-fine-finally-make-brutal-legend-2-new-kickstarter-almost
Podquisition 605: Blessing or Curse
Games we played this week include:
(0:09:05) Duskbloods
(0:20:45) Starbreed
(0:25:40) Lord of the Rings: War in the North
(0:31:55) Pokémon Ultra Sun / Moon
(0:35:50) Raccoin
(0:40:45) Onimusha 4
(0:41:25) The Sinking City 2
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:44:45) GTA IV leaker is doing the most
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-leaks-a-timeline-of-the-events-so-far/
(0:55:
Podquisition 604: Verticality
Falling down that hole.
Games we played this week include:
(0:10:35) The Sinking City 2
(0:23:00) Pokémon Bank
(0:38:40) Everything is Crab
(0:40:10) HYPERDROP: A Pachinko Roguelite
(0:45:55) Lies of P
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:43:20) Saber’s CEO is a piece of work
https://www.eurogamer.net/saber-ceo-sacco-chatgpt-ai-rideshare-stimulator-public-spat
https://www.eurogamer.ne
Podquisition 603: Dominant Symptom
There can be only one.
Games we played this week include:
(0:06:45) Agent 64: Spies Never Die
(0:17:40) MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
(0:24:45) Beatdown City Survivors
(0:27:20) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:31:55) Cultic
(0:37:55) Splatoon Raiders
(0:41:45) Lies of P
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:43:20) Bethesda workers give XBOX CEO Asha Sharma a warm welcome
https://www.eurogamer.net/
Podquisition 602: The Purple One
Let’s stick the 7” in the computer.
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:50) Splatoon Raiders
(0:14:35) Beatdown City Survivors
(0:19:30) Beast of Reincarnation
(0:25:20) Cultic
(0:26:35) Train45
(0:33:00) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:37:40) MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
(0:41:30) Pokopia
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:42:40) Sale of Electronic Arts to Saudi Public Investment Fund cl
Podquisition 601: Finding Findom
All a matter of perspective
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:10) Splatoon Raiders
(0:22:35) Cult of Pin
(0:33:50) The Very Hungry Caterpillar
(0:36:55) Clay Jam
(0:38:05) Angry Birds Bounce
(0:40:30) Canabalt
(0:42:15) Doodle Jump
(0:43:25) Envirobear 2000
(0:44:20) Poinpy
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:49:20) Outages on major platforms highlight problems with digital di
Podquisition 600: The 600th One
Merle wants to stay at the Rovers and threatens to tell the papers the whole story if Annie throws her out. Jack returns from The Nag's Head to sort the mess out, he gets Billy's point of view and gives Merle her fare home. Len and Annie make the peace on the eve of the elections.
Games we played this week include:
(0:17:10) Denshattack
(0:24:10) Drill Bird
(0:27:20) Deltarune
(0:34:05) Everything
Podquisition 599: Pearl Angel Clairsentience
Let us rewire our brains.
Games we played this week include:
(0:11:10) Windrose
(0:26:35) Dungeon Clawler
(0:26:05) Is This Seat Taken
(0:27:05) Wolf of Stock Street
(0:32:45) Denshattack
(0:36:05) Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:42:00) Mexico issues antitrust complaint against Sony for dropping discs
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-xb
Podquisition 598: Pivot To Goats
This will surely change our fortunes!
Games we played this week include:
(0:11:05) Everything is Crab
(0:16:00) Deltarune
(0:30:50) Retro Rewind Video Store Simulator
(0:37:15) Rhythm Heaven Groove
(0:39:15) Cultic: Chapter Two
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:42:50) Microsoft gutting Xbox studios while expecting huge user growth
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-one-
Podquisition 597: Comedy War Crimes
Pushing out the borders of bad taste.
Games we played this week include:
(0:04:25) Loco Motive
(0:10:45) Deltarune
(0:27:30) Raccoin
(0:31:15) Virtue and a Sledgehammer
(0:38:05) Devil May Cry 5
(0:48:25) Godhusk
(0:53:45) Pokémon Champions
(0:56:55) Vital Shell
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:52:10) Ubisoft Barcelona devs go on strike
https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-barcelona-
Podquisition 596: Resigning With Dignity
Games we played this week include:
(0:07:10) Everything is Crab
(0:12:15) ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs
(0:19:30) The Adventures of Eliot
(0:35:00) Rhythm Heaven Groove
(0:37:35) Torment Hexus
(0:42:15) Gitaroo Man
(0:45:10) Pinkeep
(0:46:20) Fury Ball
(0:48:00) Silver Pines
(0:50:05) Devil May Cry 5
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:52:10) Sony annual report includes their pl
Podquisition 595: On Strike!
Maybe should have planned this better.
Games we played this week include:
(0:04:45) Am I Nima
(0:09:00) Truck-Kun is Supporting Me From Another World
(0:13:20) Xenoblade Chronicles
(0:24:00) Scritchy Scratchy
(0:28:05) Choo-Choo Defenders
(0:33:45) Slay the Spire 2
(0:44:35) Cozy Game Restoration
(0:47:50) Bulbo's Belief System
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:52:15) Xbox shedding
Podquisition 594: Drowning in Demos
Rising tides are a result of climate change.
Games we played this week include:
(0:05:00) You Know the Drill!
(0:10:00) Warhammer Survivors
(0:17:10) Everything is Crab
(0:19:00) Dodo Duckie
(0:23:35) Trading Card Inspector
(0:27:20) Mina the Hollower
(0:31:40) Dwarrf
(0:36:35) Slay Blade
(0:39:20) MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme
(0:42:50) Shroom and Gloom
(0:46:25) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
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New
Podquisition 593: Bathroom Break
What a relief!
Games we played this week include:
(0:04:50) Pictonico!
(0:13:50) 007: First Light
(0:27:45) Mina the Hollower
(0:35:00) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
(0:39:40) Slots and Daggers
(0:41:20) Rune Dice
(0:45:30) Dead as Disco
(0:49:35) Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Corp
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:55:55) Rockstar workers announce formation of union
https://www.engadget
Podquisition 592: The Internet Has Gone Mainstream
Why didn’t anybody tell us?
Games we played this week include:
(0:10:40) Directive 8020
(0:16:50) Bubsy 4D
(0:30:35) Everything Is Crab
(0:32:20) Mina the Hollower
(0:41:30) Dead as Disco
(0:46:30) The Excavation of Hobbes Barrow
(0:51:10) Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:54:30) Bobby Kotick still clinging to wild conspiracy theory about lawsuit
https
Podquisition 591: Glorious Pork
Dripping wet and falling off the bone.
Games we played this week include:
(0:10:35) Bubsy 4D
(0:19:55) Everything Is Crab
(0:31:05) Jury Games
(0:38:20) Dead Island 2
(0:41:40) Bridge Command
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:49:40) Extremely rare physical copies of Poop Slinger mysteriously sent to stores
https://kotaku.com/stores-at-a-loss-for-words-after-being-sent-sealed-copies
Podquisition 590: Spotify Hates Us
The feeling is mutual.
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:50) Mortal Kombat II
(0:19:05) Godhusk
(0:24:34) Everything Is Crab
(0:30:50) Mixtape
(0:39:40) Titanium Court
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:45:40) Microsoft makes executive changes to Israel branch after investigation into possible misuse of Azure systems
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-israel-xbox-boycotts-res
Podquisition 589: Breakout Genre Opportunity
This is how you’ll make your bones, kids.
Games we played this week include:
(0:11:55) Steam Controller v2
(0:27:50) Titanium Court
(0:42:25) Vampire Crawlers
(0:46:50) Dead Island
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:05:30) Amazon allegedly didn’t sell the Wii because Nintendo wanted to observe the law
https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-consoles-amazon-ds-wii-illegal/
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Podquisition 588: For Entertainment Purposes Only
No part of this program should be considered advice.
Games we played this week include:
(0:09:50) 007 First Light
(0:18:35) Alien: Rogue Incursion
(0:33:50) Sex, Sin and Rock n Roll
(0:44:10) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
(0:51:50) Exit 8
(0:59:30) Dead Island
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:05:30) New DRM on Sony purchases scares the internet
https://kotaku.com/playstation-dr
Podquisition 587: The Chicken Lady
Games we played this week include:
(0:09:05) Raccoin
(0:10:10) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
(0:25:05) Saros
(0:34:35) Pragmata
(0:47:05) Vampire Crawlers
(0:50:25) Mouse PI For Hire
Podquisition 586: Silky Smooth Schnozz
Your skin is your largest organ.
Games we played this week include:
(0:07:45) Pokémon Champions
(0:23:05) World War Z
(0:27:15) Back 4 Blood
(0:35:20) Vermintide 2
(0:39:00) Beyond Words
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:45:10) Rockstar hack boosts Take-Two’s value
https://kotaku.com/rockstar-hackers-releasing-gta-online-financials-actually-made-take-twos-stock-go-up-2000687535
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Podquisition 585: Hot Steaming Satire
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:40) Pokémon Champions
(0:28:45) Raccoin
(0:33:55) Pokopia
(0:35:10) World War Z
(0:44:50) Find Your Words
(0:47:30) The Omega Reach
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:54:35) Sony culls another batch of slop publishers from PSN
https://www.eurogamer.net/sonys-battle-against-shovelware-publishers-persists-as-it-purges-another-load-of-crap-games
Podquisition 584: The Talking Flower Says It's Time
Games we played this week include:
(0:22:55) Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
(0:26:05) Marvel MaXimum Collection
(0:28:30) Dragon Quest Builders 2
(0:30:50) Life Is Strange: Reunion
(0:37:45) World War Z
(0:44:30) Raccoin
(0:47:05) Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Corp.
(0:50:50) Pokopia
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:54:35) Bubsy posts his feet pics
https://www.bubsypaws.com/
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Podquisition 583: YouTube is an Abuser
Regulate the bastards.
Games we played this week include:
(0:12:00) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
(0:24:15) Pokopia
(0:35:20) Dragon Quest Builders 2
(0:42:25) I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream
(0:48:35) Starship Troopers Ultimate Bugwar
(0:50:45) Toxic Commando
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:54:45) Dragon Quest X to get AI companion
https://www.eurogamer.net/google-gemini-
Podquisition 582: Legitimate Violations
We’re not proud of it.
Games we played this week include:
(0:16:45) Greedfall: Dying World
(0:18:45) Toxic Commando
(0:27:30) Resident Evil Requiem
(0:31:05) Pokopia
(0:35:50) Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
(0:40:15) Starship Troopers Ultimate Bugwar
(0:48:45) Dragon Quest Builders 2
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:49:40) DLSS5 is taking liberties with game visuals
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Podquisition 581: We Wrote Cronenberg’s Next Film
But who to cast?
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:25) Pokopia
(0:35:25) Resident Evil Requiem
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:44:00) PickMon is latest game looking to catch a lawsuit from Nintendo
https://www.polygon.com/pickmon-pokemon-zelda-ripoff-nintendo/
(0:50:15) Mega Man voice actor drops role over demand to work non-union
https://www.ign.com/articles/mega-man-voi
Podquisition 580: Back at Camp Firewood
Games we played this week include:
(0:13:40) Resident Evil Requiem
(0:42:20) Pokopia
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:55:30) Final Fantasy VII releases on Steam without the game
https://www.resetera.com/threads/final-fantasy-vii-now-available-drm-free-on-gog-60-off-until-march-8.1445011/
(0:56:55) From Software has repeatedly declined pitches for Bloodborne remake
https://www.pol
Podquisition 579: Parade of Filth
Absolutely Divine.
Games we played this week include:
(0:14:10) P.R.D.A.
(0:18:15) Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown
(0:32:10) Ren & Stimpy Collection
(0:40:55) Audiomech
(0:48:05) Denshattack!
(0:52:30) High on Life 2
(0:56:45) RoboCop Rogue City
(0:59:20) Vampire Crawlers
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:06:55) Xbox gets new CEO, Asha Sharma
https://blogs.microsoft.com/
Podquisition 578: Choose Your Own Podcast Adventure
We are so focused.
Games we played this week include:
(0:12:00) Chromagun 2
(0:17:50) Crisol: Theater of Idols
(0:31:05) Relooted
(0:38:15) Bionic Commander (2009)
(0:50:15) All Will Rise
(0:54:15) High on Life 2
(1:08:45) God of War: Sons of Sparta
(1:10:55) Romeo is a Dead Man
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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTu
Podquisition 577: All Numbed Up (And No Place To Go)
Games we played this week include:
(0:12:10) Crisol: Theater of Idols
(0:23:15) And Roger
(0:32:50) Mewgenics
(0:39:50) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
(0:50:20) Pragmata
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:56:30) Epic expects to launch its storefront on next Xbox console
https://www.eurogamer.net/epic-games-store-plans-to-launch-on-the-next-xbox-console-on-day-one
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Podquisition 576: Missives From Little St. James
The path of the righteous is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.
Games we played this week include:
(0:13:00) Mewgenics
(0:29:30) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
(0:33:50) Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator
(0:42:45) Tomodatchi Life
(0:52:20) Cairn
(0:56:45) Unbeatable
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Find Laura at
The Trashgirl Diaries: I Did Not Raise An Intolerant Penis
Diversity is strength.
Podquisition 575: Brain Stimulator
We have been well trained.
Games we played this week include:
(0:10:25) Train Simulator
(0:18:45) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
(0:33:20) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Demon Hand
(0:41:25) Return to Silent Hill
(0:49:30) Fighting Force
(0:51:00) Factorio
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:51:45) As Ubisoft implodes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 persists
https://www.eurogamer.net/ubi
Podquisition 574: Badvertising
Please understand.
Games we played this week include:
(0:09:05) Code Violet
(0:26:35) ButtKnight
(0:31:40) Use Your Words 2
(0:33:45) Factorio
(0:35:45) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:49:50) Steam’s update to AI disclosure requirements cede ground on basis of “efficiency”
https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-amends-ai-disclosure-policy-but-still-stresses
Podquisition 573: Hacker Stereotyping
You think you know someone.
Games we played this week include:
(0:17:35) Code Violet
(0:28:40) Frostpunk: The Board Game
(0:35:15) Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo
(0:40:15) Kirby’s Dream Buffet
(0:43:00) Kirby and the Forgotten Land
(0:49:50) Kirby Star Allies
(0:53:00) Octopath Traveler Zero
(0:53:45) Yakuza Kiwami
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:54:35) Tim Sweeney didn’t have
Podquisition 572: Close Shave
So soft, so smooth
Games we played this week include:
(0:13:00) Kirby’s Epic Yarn
(0:19:40) Kirby Mass Attack
(0:25:00) Spunkstock Music Festival
(0:31:15) Blue Prince
(0:37:35) Megabonk
(0:43:50) Rainbows are Carnivores
(0:47:45) Pippistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo
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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com
Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon
Podquisition 571: Seasons Memeings
Sex-Havin'
Games we played this year include:
(0:15:15) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
(0:29:40) Blue Prince
(0:42:25) Despelote
(0:44:15) Look Outside
(0:47:45) Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
(0:52:40) Elden Ring: Nightreign
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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKB
Podquisition 570: Kirb
Back on our bullshit
Games we played this week include:
(0:11:10) Skate Story
(0:15:55) Octopath Traveler Zero
(0:27:45) Terminator 2D: No Fate
(0:41:15) Horses
(0:55:45) Kirby Triple Deluxe
(0:57:10) Final Fantasy VII Remake
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:58:25) Larian Studios to use AI for their games
https://www.eurogamer.net/larian-is-using-generative-ai-confirms-ceo-but-div
Podquisition 569: Infinite Diversity Of Squash
Who knew there were so many kinds?
Games we played this week include:
(0:33:55) Metroid Prime 4
(0:52:20) Pokémon Legends: Z-A
(0:57:30) Blood: Refreshed Supply
(1:00:25) Octopath Traveler Zero
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:04:45) Even Kier Starmer is talking about Rockstar’s alleged union busting
https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-developer-rockstars-firing-of-union-staff-deeply-co
Podquisition 568: Late Lunch
This episode contains hidden references to a Monty Python sketch. Can you find them all?
Games we played this week include:
(0:12:10) Metroid Prime 4
(0:23:35) Marvel Cosmic Invasion
(0:32:00) Cleared Hot
(0:37:15) Lander 23
(0:45:55) Dispatch
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:51:05) Roblox CEO sees an opportunity
https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-boss-says-problem-of-predators-is-a
Podquisition 567: Unearthed Treasures
But will we remember them next week?
Games we played this week include:
(0:21:45) An Unplayable Game
(0:27:20) Wildwood Down
(0:29:50) Sektori
(0:37:25) Kirby Air Riders
(1:05:00) Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:44:40) Rockstar’s union busting allegedly due to sharing of company Slack policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvWNFBBwuY
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Podquisition 566: The Catsitter Economy
Let’s see big tech disrupt this.
Games we played this week include:
(0:03:45) Grand Theft Auto IV
(0:12:40) Sacred 2 Remaster
(0:18:55) Dispatch
(0:24:35) Dragonball Z Sparking Zero
(0:38:55) Bridge Command
(0:43:00) Halls of Torment
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:44:40) Rockstar’s alleged union busting hits the floor of Parliament
https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstars-controversi
Podquisition 565: Vemberstruck
Damn this month.
Games we played this week include:
(0:05:00) Sacred 2 Remaster
(0:16:30) Good Night Universe
(0:20:25) Powerwash Simulator 2
(0:23:20) Lumines Arise
(0:31:00) Dispatch
(0:33:15) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:48:30) Further details on Rockstar firings emerge
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-05/-grand-theft-auto-
Podquisition 564: Aural Diazepam
Let it wash over you.
Games we played this week include:
(0:19:10) Dispatch
(0:30:10) Absolum
(0:38:15) Powerwash Simulator 2
(0:39:25) Don’t Look at Grandma
(0:46:05) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
(0:52:15) Arc Raiders
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:57:20) The Pokémon Company’s patent strategy isn’t going so smoothly
https://www.eurogamer.net/could-palworld-triumph-ove
Podquisition 563: Locker Room Etiquette
Unspoken rules abound.
Games we played this week include:
(0:04:20) Double Dragon Revive
(0:15:20) BALL x PIT
(0:26:30) Once Upon a Katamari
(0:36:05) Let it Die
(0:45:55) Good Night Universe
(0:49:45) Alien Storm
(0:51:00) Painkiller
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:52:25) Microsoft’s outrageous profit targets for Xbox are killing it
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsofts-push-for-
Podquisition 562: Everything Is Fruit Salad Now
But don’t ask where we’ve hid the pickle.
Games we played this week include:
(0:15:55) BALL x PIT
(0:28:05) Little Witch in the Woods
(0:32:25) Pokémon Legends: Z-A
(0:49:15) Yooka-Replaylee
(0:54:20) Painkiller
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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com
Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, an
Podquisition 561: The Impressionists We Get
We deserve a better class of criminal.
Games we played this week include:
(0:16:15) Pokémon Legends: Z-A
(0:29:35) Little Witch in the Woods
(0:33:35) Ghost of Yotei
(0:47:25) Xenotilt
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:49:00) Hacker who claimed to have hit The Pokémon Company seems to have the goods
https://www.eurogamer.net/another-devastating-pokemon-leak-reveals-plans-for-future
Podquisition 560: On That Mushroom Tip
Don’t forget your pills!
Games we played this week include:
(0:12:30) CloverPit
(0:16:50) Hades II
(0:43:30) Super Mario Galaxy 2
(0:52:20) Terrifier: The Artcade Game
(1:01:45) Ghost of Yotei
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:12:30) Xbox Game Pass price hike
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-increases-price-of-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-despite-record-subscription-profits-last-year
Podquisition 559: Practicing Homosexual
You’ll get the hang of it eventually.
Games we played this week include:
(0:13:45) Hades II
(0:33:50) CloverPit
(0:44:20) Megabonk
(0:49:20) Silent Hill f
(0:50:05) Sonic Racing Crossworlds
(0:52:05) Star Trek: Resurgence
(0:53:10) Ghost of Yotai
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:55:30) Microsoft takes toys away from one unit of the Israeli Defense Force
https://www.nbcnews.com/tec
Podquisition 558: Surprise Murderer (w/ Joanna Blackhart)
We’ve done it again.
Follow Joanna Blackhart on BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/joannablackhart.com) and check out their website at joannablackhart.com
Games we played this week include:
(0:14:05) Balatro
(0:27:45) Borderlands 4
(0:35:30) Umamusume: Pretty Derby
(0:43:35) Dying Light: The Beast
(0:57:25) Sonic Racing Crossworlds
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(1:02:45) Microsoft
Podquisition 557: The Power Of The Flower
Come out and pray.
Games we played this week include:
(0:14:05) Cronos: The New Dawn
(0:27:45) Little Witch in the Woods
(0:35:30) Donkey Kong Bananza
(0:40:25) Borderlands 4
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(0:55:05) Valve makes adult games ineligible for Early Access on Steam
https://www.eurogamer.net/adult-games-hit-once-more-as-valve-seemingly-denies-early-access-to-games-with-ma
Podquisition 556: Fresh Basil
We think we got away with it.
Games we played this week include:
(0:06:00) Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind
(0:13:50) Hollow Knight: Silksong
(0:28:30) Balatro
(0:40:25) Metal Gear Solid Delta
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(0:49:20) Genki settlement with Nintendo makes them unable to use certain color combinations
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/09/nintendo-and-
Podquisition 555: The Writer's Salon
The depth of the wellspring from which this font of wisdom flows has no bottom.
Games we played this week include:
(0:20:50) Tinderblox
(0:25:10) Metal Gear Solid Delta
(0:35:40) Abiotic Factor
(0:40:20) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
(0:46:40) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
(0:48:00) Dying Light 2
(0:49:55) Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World
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Podquisition 554: Into The Rogansphere Rogansphere
We’ll crack the code on success yet!
Games we played this week include:
(0:09:35) Telltale’s The Walking Dead
(0:24:15) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
(0:35:20) Raccoin
(0:41:55) Dusk
(0:44:15) BioShock Infinite
(1:00:20) Kill the Brickman
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:00:00) Hollow Knight Silksong developer Team Cherry has been doing just fine
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newslette
Podquisition 553: Barn Burner!
Gotta be rid of those rats.
Games we played this week include:
(0:11:35) UFO 50
(0:24:25) Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2
(0:42:10) The Torture House
(0:46:00) Mafia: The Old Country
(0:47:00) Vampire Survivors
(0:50:40) Bridge Command
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(1:00:00) State of Louisiana taking Roblox to court over child safety
https://www.eurogamer.net/louisiana-sues
Podquisition 552: Creeping Crud
And we’d have gotten away with it too.
Games we played this week include:
(0:06:05) BioShock
(0:19:10) Night Freak
(0:22:45) Drag x Drive
(0:31:20) Mafia: The Old Country
(0:39:00) Calm the Storm
(0:40:40) This Game Will End In 205 Clicks
(0:42:10) Hop Havoc
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(0:46:10) Pokémon promo at Japanese McDonald’s canceled after one day due to customer behavior
Podquisition 551: Offices of Legal, Legal, and Legal
A name you can trust
Games we played this week include:
(0:06:30) Evil Dead: Regeneration
(0:12:05) Powerwash Simulator 2
(0:16:30) Adventures of Elliot
(0:26:05) Heat: Pedal to the Metal
(0:36:20) Bridge Command
(0:41:20) Empty Epsilon
(0:42:30) Detroit: Become Human
(0:57:10) Nubby’s Number Factory
(0:58:30) Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(1:01:50) Assa
Podquisition 550: The Support Act
It can be hard to be enthusiastic sometimes
Games we played this week include:
(0:09:23) Let Them Trade
(0:13:40) Empty Epsilon
(0:20:35) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
(0:25:20) Super Mario Party Jamboree TV
(0:32:05) Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(0:37:45) Itch hides anything possibly offensive after threat from card processors
https://www.gamedeveloper.
Podquisition 549: Destined to be Gorgeous
It’s simply out of our hands.
Games we played this week include:
(0:12:30) Donkey Kong Bananza
(0:33:05) Let Them Trade
(0:38:15) Robocop: Rogue City
(0:45:15) Frosthaven
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(0:51:30) Australian group gets payment processors to attack “adult” content on Steam
https://archive.ph/AnvVZ
https://archive.ph/ycxXs
(1:04:20) Roblox to protect kids with AI age
Podquisition 548: Our Girl Monday
We’re filling the time.
Games we played this week include:
(0:12:00) Bridge Command
(0:22:35) Tamagatchi Paradise
(0:30:40) UFO 50
(0:36:45) Patapon 1+2 Replay
(0:42:40) Donkey Kong Bananaza
(0:47:10) Bendy and the Dark Revival
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(1:05:25) Buy your DLC in just four easy payments https://www.gamespot.com/articles/now-you-can-buy-in-game-dlc-and-pay-it-o
Podquisition 547: Spread ‘Em
We’ve got some thinking to do.
Games we played this week include:
(0:23:25) Tamagatchi Plaza
(0:41:55) Dead Rising Remastered
(0:45:45) Death Stranding 2
(0:47:20) Chance’s Lucky Escape
(0:49:15) Tiny Turnip
(0:50:50) Cyberpunk 2077
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(1:05:25) Nintendo confirms everyone’s greatest fear https://www.uniladtech.com/gaming/nintendo-concerning-announcement
Podquisition 546: Unplanned F*ckhole
When life gives access to your pucker…
Games we played this week include:
(0:21:55) Death Stranding 2
(0:40:35) Cyberpunk 2077
(0:42:20) Star Birds
(0:45:40) Super 10 Pin
(0:48:40) Shadowgate PD
(0:49:35) Catcher Diablos
(0:51:55) FBC: Firebreak
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(54:00) Poster misprint says Metroid Prime “Out Now”
https://mynintendonews.com/2025/06/20/uk-metroid-prim
Podquisition 545: Animal Feet
What would you choose?
Games we played this week include:
(0:07:55) Date Everything
(0:22:20) Quantum Witch
(0:33:20) Longpuppy
(0:36:05) Otto’s Galactic Groove
(0:37:55) Mario Kart World
(0:53:35) FBC: Firebreak
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:00:40) Microsoft still committed to developing new gaming hardware
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-says-its-working-on-next-gen-xbox
Podquisition 544: Wells Within Wells
And not a drop to drink.
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:00) Mind’s Eye
(0:15:30) Switch 2
(0:18:45) Mario Kart World
(0:39:05) Ball x Pit
(0:42:40) Cyberpunk 2077
(0:50:40) Civilization 7
(0:56:35) Fast Fusion
(0:58:44) Street Fighter 6
(1:01:00) Switch 2 Welcome Tour
(1:06:40) Deltarune
(1:21:25) Date Everything
---
News things talked about in this episode:
(1:17:15) SAG-AFTRA voice a
Podquisition 543: Rule of Threes
We got there.
Games we played this week include:
(0:08:45) Elden Ring Nightreign
(0:29:45) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
(0:37:55) Dig Dig Dino
(0:42:40) Fulcrum Defenders
(0:42:40) Blippo Plus
(0:50:40) Horizon: Forbidden West
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:52:40) Bethesda union scores contract with Microsoft
https://kotaku.com/bethesda-devs-win-first-ever-union-contact-at-a-majo
Podquisition 542: Scarry Shite
Too busy to examine the socio-economic conditions that keep us oppressed, Richard?
Games we played this week include:
To a T (9:30)
My Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Stole Time (23:55)
My Bimbo Dream (35:15)
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (53:35)
Wilmot Works It Out (55:15)
Onimusha 2 (1:00:20)
Crysis 2 (1:06:00)
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News things talked about in this episode:
FTC drops its appeal of Microsoft
Podquisition 541: Get Stupid
Why waste time?
Games we played this week include:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (16:25)
Deep Rock Galactic (18:15)
Zexion (23:25)
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon (33:10)
Without a Dawn (50:15)
Match-O-3000 (54:30)
Chew Chew Mimic (56:15)
Dance Break Dance (57:05)
What the Crow (58:40)
Escape the Arcade (59:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft checked and they’re pretty sur
Podquisition 540: Ingot Fall
Go boom.
Games we played this week include:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (6:15)
The Blue Prince (21:50)
MEDIUM-NAUT (29:20)
The Midnight Walk (37:20)
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (47:40)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bandai Namco is adjusting pay incentives toward stockholder returns (1:01:55)
https://www.eurogamer.net/bandai-namco-alters-exec-pay-to-encourage-acting-in-the-inter
Podquisition 539: Breeding Program
It’s never gone wrong before.
Games we played this week include:
Wordatro (7:30)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (16:25)
Nunholy (42:10)
1000xRESIST (44:45)
Observer (47:20)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Nintendo suing accessory maker who claimed black market purchase of Switch 2 (59:20)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-suing-the-accessory-manufacturer-that-showed
Podquisition 538: Spreading Cheeks
Risk and reward
Games we played this week include:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (7:15)
Nunholy (35:55)
1000xRESIST (43:50)
Days Gone (49:50)
Bayonetta (1:02:15)
Radiata Stories (1:08:30)
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Podquisition 537: War Crimes
Ignorance really was bliss.
Games we played this week include:
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 (4:30)
Prince of Prussia (10:45)
Two Point Museum (17:00)
Bokura Planet (22:45)
100 Line Last Defense Academy (28:10)
Lost Tapes: Bloom & Rage (36:10)
Ena: Dream BBQ (39:20)
Dave the Diver (45:50)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Nintendo calls Pokémon leaker’s bluff, subpoenas Disco
Podquisition 536: Chimp Gel
Keep 'em gelled!
Games we played this week include:
Mario Kart World (21:20)
Metroid Prime 4 (24:25)
Look Outside (30:10)
Two Point Museum (43:15)
Drag x Drive (46:45)
Donkey Kong Bananza (54:10)
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (58:50)
Civilization 7 (1:10:10)
Cyberpunk 2077 (1:11:40)
Street Fighter 6 (1:14:35)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Minecraft Movie director loves when his audi
Podquisition 535: Feta Fête
Brie still, my havarti.
Games we played this week include:
Dissent on Mars (5:30)
Two Point Museum (13:30)
1000xResist (28:15)
AM (39:45)
Atomfall (47:20)
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News things talked about in this episode:
BDS names Microsoft and Xbox priority targets for boycott (1:14:00)
https://bdsmovement.net/microsoft
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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com
Find Laura at LauraKBuz
Podquisition 534: Fringe Aesthetics
It’s a choice.
Games we played this week include:
Atomfall (9:10)
Abiotic Factor (21:00)
Batman Forever (26:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Nintendo’s big Direct (28:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM
More Embracer layoffs (41:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/tomb-raider-developer-crystal-dynamics-announces-layoffs
https://www.eurogamer.net/embracer-groups-eidos-mont
Podquisition 533: Bullying Fascists
Even the worst people do the right thing sometimes.
Games we played this week include:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (8:55)
Wanderstop (14:05)
Xenoblade Chronicles X (17:05)
Xbox Adaptive Joystick (33:35)
Resident Evil 4 (41:20)
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News things talked about in this episode:
AI trailer for Ark: Aquatica is an embarrassing mess (42:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/ark-aquatica-developer-shifts-blame-for-d
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