Episodes
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 14 matchups. He also gives an updated overview of the NFL playoff picture, wonders how Gardner Minshew wound up a journeyman back-up, and praises Commissioner Goodell for his (reported) interest in banning the Tush Push. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
What a week it has been for the industry as the Game Awards 2023 has wrapped up, Grand Theft Auto VI had its trailer revealed a little early, and Day of the Devs happened too.
Sean and Marc have a full discussion on Game Awards 2023, the announcements, and if there can be any changes made after the appalling way award winners were treated during their speeches on a "night that's meant to celebrate gaming." Could there a better balance struck between the two? Could the announcements and awards be separated? Is this all hyperbolic?
Also, Grand Theft Auto VI had its trailer leaked early and then Rockstar put out the trailer themselves, with it getting a ridiculous amount of traffic on X and YouTube. With the series returning to Vice City could it finally spur Sean to give the series a true shot? What about what was shown in the trailer and the fact the game won't be released until 2025 at the earliest?
Day of the Devs also had a special showcase before the Game Awards and Sean has some thoughts on the games shown. What's going on with Bungie, and could they become fully owned by Sony? Sean also has thoughts on the new Final Fantasy XVI: Echos of the Fallen DLC too.
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Jez Corden's writeup at Windows Central on the uncertainty of Marvel's Blade game being Xbox exclusive or not: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-announced-marvels-blade-at-the-game-awards-but-could-it-also-be-coming-to-playstation
Rebekah Valentine's great report on the Bungie morale situation and possible full takeover by Sony for IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/bungie-devs-say-atmosphere-is-soul-crushing-amid-layoffs-cuts-and-fear-of-total-sony-takeover
Radulich in Broadcasting's Review of Godzilla Minus One: https://youtube.com/live/ps0SjKV9VLk
Talk the Keki's Latest Episode: https://youtube.com/live/-mP9AXlEIcA
Run of Show:
START & Housekeeping
Game Awards 2023 Reactions and Discussion about the event, the announcements, and everything else
Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Reactions
Day of the Devs (Game Awards Edition) Reactions
Baldur's Gate 3 gets shadow-dropped on Xbox
-------------------------- Games We Are Playing ----------------------
Final Fantasy XVI: Echos of the Fallen DLC (Sean)
Small section on various games (Marc)
---------------------- What's in the News ----------------------------
Low Morale at Bungie, Possible Full Takeover By Sony Could Happen if Goals aren't met
----------------------- The End -------------------
Games Coming Out this week: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Arizona Sunshine 2, FF XVI DLC, God of War: Ragnarok: Valhalla DLC
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Friday Dec 08, 2023
Last Word SC Radio: 2023 MLS Cup Preview, Copa America Group Reaction
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt, Rachael, and Jamie get together. We do a comprehensive 2023 MLS Cup preview. The crew also goes over the Conference Finals. In the Round Table, we talk some MLS offseason news with free agents, coaching searches, and silly season. Then we react live to the Copa America venues and groups, with a focus on the USMNT.
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Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Although the game releases are winding down for the year, Video Games 2 the MAX is still going strong, as Sean and Marc have plenty to talk about on this episode.
Microsoft CFO Tim Stuart caused a stir during an interview by mentioning that they want Xbox games on any screen where gaming exists, even if it means Nintendo and PlayStation. Should Xbox gamers be concerned? Or is this just more information on the strategy that MS has been promoting for years now? Could there be a world where Xbox goes third-party and leaves consoles behind entirely?
Also, the Game Awards go down on Thursday night and since this is the final show before the big extravaganza, the guys give their predictions on who will win in all of the big categories as well as some announcements they'd like to see on the show.
Plus, PC Gaming Show had their Most Wanted showcase, Dragon's Dogma 2 got a release date and more information. Not to mention, it being Capcom's first $70 game. Capcom also confirmed more Resident Evil remakes are on the way, the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has a release date, and more!
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Shortly after this episode was recorded, Jez Corden over at Windows Central posted an interview with Phil Spencer discussing many of the topics covered by Microsoft CFO Tim Stuart and it contradicts a few of the things Tim Stuart said: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/phil-spencer-jez-corden-xbox-interview-2023
Radulich in Broadcasting's Review of Disney's Wish: https://youtube.com/live/7TejDVWJBYQ
Radulich in Broadcasting's Review of Thanksgiving: https://youtube.com/live/baj1ck1a1QU
Talk the Keki's Latest Episode: https://youtube.com/live/3zFaq3EoVjw
Run of Show:
START & Housekeeping
------------------ Headline Topics ------------------
Microsoft CFO Tim Stuart Says They Want Games on Any Screen, Could Xbox go third-party?
Bethesda PR is responding to negative reviews on Steam, is this being overblown?
----------------------- What's in the News --------------------
Dragon's Dogma 2 is Capcom's First $70 Game & Capcom Confirms More RE Remakes
PlayStation Makes Deal with NCSoft and Horizon MMO is official
SEGA teases that there could be Sonic, Persona, and Like a Dragon Mobile Games
Embracer Group Admits Free Radical Will Probably Close and layoffs at Fish Labs
ByteDance (TikTok) Want to Get out of Gaming, Could Marvel Snap be Affected?
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Comes to Steam December 7
-------------------------- Headline Topic --------------------
Geoff Keighley Responds to Dave the Diver Not Being an Indie Game & Game Awards 2023 Predictions
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Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 13 matchups. He also can’t help but weigh in on Rex Ryan’s comments on Bill Belichick, finds himself confused by the Carolina Panthers hasty firing of Frank Reich, and wonders if the Seahawks or Vikings will right the ship in time for the playoffs. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Last Word SC Radio: MLS Conference Finals Preview
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
What's up Internet? Welcome back to Last Word SC Radio. This week, we review MLS Cup Conference Semifinals, officiating controversies and all. Then we do an MLS Conference Finals Preview.
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Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Hopefully, everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Sean is full and now refreshed after a long turkey-filled slumber to bring you another Video Games 2 the MAX.
Marc joins Sean this week and there are quite a few games to discuss with Marc playing Armored Core 6 and Hogwarts Legacy. Also, he's beaten Final Fantasy XVI and Remnant 2 as well. Sean also has early impressions of the indie title In Stars And Time and also the indie fishing horror game DREDGE.
Even though we've had the holiday, there is some news to get into, including PlayStation announcing a Remaster of Last of Us Part II and it begs the question, is there a certain amount of time that needs to pass for their to be a remaster made? Or does it not matter?
Plus, a former Rockstar dev reveals some games, the latest on what's going on with the Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Remake, Sony's class action lawsuit over digital store prices, our thoughts on the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime, and more!
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Radulich in Broadcasting's Review of Loki Season 2: https://youtube.com/live/U1l0aZSgmN8
Radulich in Broadcasting's Review of Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds And Snakes: https://youtube.com/live/xfPJG2ZFx6w
Talk the Keki's Latest Episode Discussing MAPPA and Tokyo Revenger Season 3: https://youtube.com/live/PXilnslhKz4
Run of Show:
START & Housekeeping
---------------------- Games We Are Playing -----------------------
Final Fantasy XVI (Marc beat it)
Remnant 2 (Marc beat it)
Armored Core 6 (Marc)
Hogwarts Legacy (Marc)
Super Mario RPG (Sean)
Persona 5 Tactica (Sean)
In Stars And Time (Sean)
DREDGE (Sean)
-------------------------- What's in the News -----------------------
Marc gives his thoughts on the Game Awards Nominees
Last of Us Part II Remaster Coming January 19, 2024 with $10 Upgrade
Sony Class-Action Lawsuit Over PSN Prices Goes Ahead in UK
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake May Not be in development
Nintendo Switch 2 DLSS May Not do 4K
Former Rockstar Dev Talks about Old Rockstar Games, and Rockstar Games that we believe should exist
Simpsons Hit & Run 2 was in development, but then canceled by Vivendi
Call of Duty 2024 game could introduce an even bigger early access period
--------------- Entertainment Corner---------
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Review
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Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 12 matchups. He also welcomes the 49ers back to the top of his NFL power rankings, discusses how Jordan Love has already earned the right to start for the Packers next season, and argues that the Titans should let Ryan Tannehill finish the season elsewhere. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Last Word SC Radio: USMNT Trinidad and Tobago Instant Reaction
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
What's up Internet? Tonight on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard and Edward Vento get together after the USMNT Trinidad and Tobago second leg. We break down the two games, the performances, and the results. Of course we talk Gio Reyna and Sergino Dest. You've got feelings. We've got thoughts.
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Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
On this week’s Video Games 2 the MAX its the final big release window of the year and Sean is discussing both Super Mario RPG Remake and Persona 5 Tactica with early impressions of both titles.
Randy Isbelle also joins Sean once again for this episode and he’s been playing some games too. So he’ll have thoughts on the indie darling Cocoon, as well as some of the big recently released games Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder, and Alan Wake Remastered as well.
Also, The 2023 Game Awards Nominations are out and the guys give out some early predictions, which games were truly snubbed, should the categories be expanded, and if changes should be made to the voting process.
Plus, thoughts on the most recent Nintendo Indie World Direct, unfortunately, more layoffs at Digital Bros and Embracer Group, The Witcher animated series, and more!
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Run of Show:
START & Housekeeping
--------------------------- Games We Are Playing --------------------
Cocoon (Randy)
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Randy)
Alan Wake Remastered (Randy)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Randy)
Super Mario RPG Remake (Sean)
Persona 5 Tactica (Sean)
Thirsty Suitors (Sean)
---------------------- Main Topic -------------------
Game Awards 2023 Nominations Discussion (What got nominated, Snubs, Genre definitions, and more!)
------------- What's in the News ----------------
Nintendo Indie World Thoughts
Digital Bros. (Parent Company of 505 Games) Layoffs 30% of workforce
Embracer Group announces its laid off over 900 employees as part of restructuring
------------- The End -----------
Games coming out this week!
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