Getting Slim and Slippery

Getting Slim and Slippery

Author: Andrew Mayfield October 28, 2023 Duration: 1:01:38

XBOX Partner Preview shows us some games to look forward to, Nick shows us some games we can play now, and Josh and I talk about nerdy numbers and specs and whatnot!

XBOX Partner Preview - XBOX wants to put the spotlight on it's 3rd party developers, feeling they haven't shared much of the limelight since the announcement to acquire Activision Blizzard King. So let's not forget that there are games coming from other developers other than them, and Bethesda! Check out these upcoming games from Konami and more! 

Buy Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition - Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies. - Stardock Entertainment (Steam, available now)

Whoa, Alan Wake II's PC Requirements Aren't Screwing Around -  Article by Kotaku

Backpack Battles - The inventory management auto battler! Buy rare and legendary items to build powerful setups. Then battle other players with it. - PlayWithFurcifer (Steam, available April 2024, demo available now)

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes around 40 hours to beat, and you won't start from level 1 - Article by GamesRadar

ENDLESS™ Dungeon - ENDLESS™ Dungeon is a Rogue-lite Tactical Action game, set in the award-winning ENDLESS™ Universe. Recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, plunge into a long-abandoned space station, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again. - AMPLITUDE Studios (Steam, available now)

PS5 Slim Disc Drive Comes With Bizarre Online Requirements - Article by Kotaku

Nvidia Could Be Working on New Arm-Based Processors for Windows - Article by GameRant


Twitch allows simulcasting to it's direct competitors! This means that, excluding partners with exclusivity clauses in their contract, Twitch streamers can now stream to platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Kick and more! This comes with some guidelines later posted in their Terms of Service.


Andrew Mayfield hosts Video Game Tango, a space where the serious and the silly sides of gaming collide. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are just as passionate about the latest releases as they are about digging up obscure titles from decades past. The conversation flows from genuine analysis to lighthearted jokes, never taking itself too seriously even when diving into detailed news or industry shifts. You’ll find a refreshing mix here: thoughtful discussion on game design one moment, followed by tangents of pure comedic banter the next, all grounded in a real love for the medium. This podcast captures the leisure of gaming itself-that perfect blend of focused interest and relaxed fun. Tune in for a consistently engaging listen that treats video games as both art and playground, delivered with Andrew’s distinctive voice and a welcoming, conversational tone. It’s the kind of show that makes even the most niche gaming topic feel accessible and entertaining, perfect for your commute or while you’re taking a break from the controller.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Video Game Tango
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PS5 ON PC AND TWITCH PLAYS! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
Is Sony really going to give us PSVR and Ragnarok on PC? How about the last two Final Fantasy games? Why aren't more games integrating Twitch like Frostpunk 2? What's going on with Star Wars Acolyte. And what does Josh t…
Aggressive Multi-Platform Strategy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:25
This week we've got Mullet MadJack, some curfuffles from Square Enix, Dread Delusion, and we revisit Death Must Die!
Microsoft's Bad Guy Arc and Sony's Continued Villainy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:19
Microsoft shutters 4 of their acquired studios. Helldivers is in hot water with their players. Manor Lords has come to early access on Steam, and Abiotic Factor is out in version 1.0!
Comebacks like Kardashians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:50
On this episode of Video Game Tango the guys dive into when and why you should revisit a game. Has new content made it better? Has time and community or mods made it worthy of your time? What are some good examples of ga…
Outlaws and Adaptations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:38
This week the guys discuss Ubisoft's plans to paywall some of the content for the upcoming release "Star Wars Outlaws", including keeping well-known characters, quests for well-known characters, and other content. It's b…
Fallout or Fall Off? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:54
This week the guys ask the question: "what is a comfort game?" and try do discern between comfort games, cozy games, cute games and more! The second half of the episode is an in-depth look at Amazon Prime Video's new Fal…
This is The End. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:46
Vampire survival game V Rising sinks its teeth into a full-blooded 1.0 release this May - Article by Rock Paper Shotgun V Rising - Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and eva…
AK's VS Full Plate VS Queue Times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:28
Helldivers 2 - The Galaxy's Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter. - Arrowhead Game Studios (Steam, P…
Helldivers 2, and the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo #1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:38
This week we played Helldivers 2 and the first of two demos for one of the worst named video games of all time - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth! Then we dive into the unethical way the military is influencing your kids. Abioti…