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Falcon, Erich, and Kevin from Gameranx talk games, gaming culture, the industry, and whatever else hijacks the conversation. Big opinions, weird tangents, deep dives, and the occasional guest.
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For Halloween, Falcon, Kevin and Erich take BioWare to the gaming graveyard. They revisit Baldur's Gate II and Knights of the Old Republic, puzzle over MDK2 and Sonic Chronicles, and listen to that baffling Sonic soundtrack. Then it's on to Mass Effect, Dragon Age's changing identity, Andromeda, Anthem and The Veilguard: what worked, what went wrong, and whether another Mass Effect could recapture the magic. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t15xo5dTG4M Subscribe for new episodes every week! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eCins0RL88LdfuwJwD1H9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-falcon-show/id6826881010 Other podcast apps (RSS): https://anchor.fm/s/11808ac64/podcast/rss More about the show: http://thefalconshow.com Chapters 0:00 Halloween in the gaming graveyard 2:08 Remembering BioWare 5:41 First BioWare memories and the Black Isle era 8:28 The unexpected MDK2 detour 10:48 Baldur's Gate II and classic RPGs 13:07 Knights of the Old Republic 14:45 A brief stop at Jade Empire 15:12 Why did BioWare make Sonic Chronicles? 18:12 The baffling Sonic Chronicles soundtrack 26:00 BioWare's EA era 27:07 Mass Effect and its original promise 29:46 Dragon Age: Origins and changing sequels 37:44 Mass Effect 3 and the ending backlash 43:43 Dragon Age: Inquisition 45:36 Mass Effect: Andromeda and the bad era 53:55 Anthem and the live-service gamble 1:01:36 Dragon Age: The Veilguard and live-service writing 1:08:04 Could another Mass Effect recapture the magic? 1:15:12 Bungie and live-service developers anonymous 1:20:17 Sonic soundtrack send-off
Jake Baldino joins the Falcon Show for a Halloween trip through P.T., armed with a supposedly haunted PS4 and absolutely no protection from Lisa. Between looping hallways and jump scares, we revisit Hideo Kojima's playable teaser for Silent Hills, pick apart its lighting and sound design, and trade horror favorites from Silent Hill and Resident Evil to Amnesia: The Bunker. Add spooky movie stories, an absurd final puzzle, and a few deeply questionable escape plans, and you've got a very normal night in a haunted house. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 Halloween Intro and Jake Baldino 00:54 The Haunted Console 02:28 P.T.'s Cultural Moment 04:07 Lighting, Sound and the Impossible House 09:16 Bathroom Scares and the Flashlight 13:33 Jake's Halloween Movie Traditions 19:27 The Games That Scared Us Most 28:58 Resident Evil Memories and Jump Scares 35:57 Troll 2 and Halloween Movie Stories 38:48 P.T.'s Final Puzzle 43:40 Lisa Trevor and Resident Evil Remakes 54:57 Debating the Silent Hill Games 59:55 Silent Hills and the Unsolved Mystery 01:08:02 Ghostbusters and Paul Rudd 01:11:27 Lisa Gets the Last Laugh 01:15:38 Thanks, Jake, and Halloween Goodbyes
Vibecoding has ushered in a new era of video game mashups. Absurd game combinations that no sane developer would ever approve are now possible, from mixing the shooting mechanics of Max Payne with the open world of GTA to shoving Mario educational games into Bully. Are these bad ideas? Yes. That doesn't make them not fun. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 Control Dynamics and Show Intro 00:52 Channel Subscriber Growth 04:31 Combining Game Franchises 11:45 Flying Cars and Technology 21:08 Marvel Wolverine Ideas 34:10 God of War Adaptation 46:44 Listener Requests and Audience Feedback 52:03 Final Game Ideas and Wrap Up
We are determining the scariest game of all time. Who takes the crown of the scariest game ever made. This episode features a head-to-head horror game bracket, starting with rounds between Five Nights At Freddy's and Ruined Nurse. We also break down the tension between P.T. and Resident Evil 2 Remake to see which experience holds up under pressure. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 0:00 A New Era for the Falcon Show 3:16 Scientific Game Ranking Begins 6:10 Alien Isolation vs Resident Evil 7:43 Survival Horny Games Uncovered 11:44 Super Mario 64 vs PT 16:48 Fear vs Outlast 34:59 Dead Space vs Siren 49:06 The Final Showdown
In this episode of the Falcon Show, the hosts check in with listener feedback from previous episodes. They discuss animated clip highlights, old commercial promotional games, and their ongoing pursuit to define the ultimate Perfect Seven video game. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 02:40 Wolverine Episode Comments 04:40 Episode 38 Comments 07:44 Survival Horny Games Comments 09:17 Remedy Rampage Comments 12:51 Metal Gear Solid Episode Comments 15:43 Perfect Sevens Bracket Nominees
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The hosts discuss long-running video game franchises, debating which ones should end, which ones need a major reboot, and which classic series have somehow managed to keep going. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 01:41 Alone in the Dark 04:00 Call of Duty 24:49 Dead Space 27:50 Turok and Co-op Shooters 35:15 Metal Gear 38:56 Far Cry 48:41 Metroid and Return of Classics 50:18 Halo 01:00:46 Gaming's Longest Running Franchises
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The Gamecross team plays through Control Resonant, exploring its gameplay, story, and world design while discussing the game’s connections to the Remedy connected universe. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 Resonance in Games 03:40 Gameplay Overview 08:08 Choosing Weapons 11:23 Central Executive 18:53 Exploring the Map 27:14 Learning Powers 35:05 Boss Fight 47:42 Meeting Emily 59:53 Exploring Control Systems
Falcon and the guys celebrate the legacy of Remedy Entertainment ahead of the release of Control Resonant. They discuss their favorite Remedy moments and memories, dive into the lore of the Remedy Connected Universe, and share their expectations for upcoming titles. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 Max Payne and James McCaffrey Impressions 09:18 Remembering Max Payne and the Coining of Bullet Time 17:42 Discussion on Alan Wake and its Long Development 21:13 Revisiting Quantum Break and its TV Show Integration 30:32 Celebrating Control as Remedy's Masterpiece 43:45 Breaking Down Alan Wake 2 and Multimedia Storytelling 47:00 Control Resonant Predictions and Theories
In this episode of the Falcon Show, the hosts are joined by guest Jake Baldino to dive deep into the legendary Metal Gear Solid franchise. They explore what makes Kojima's iconic series so unique, discussing the atmospheric differences between games, controversial story choices, cut content, and beloved mechanics. The crew wraps up the chat with a gauntlet of impossible Metal Gear trivia. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 What Makes Metal Gear Special 04:48 Discussing Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2 06:51 The Impact of Metal Gear Solid 3 11:03 Analyzing Metal Gear Solid 5 and Kojima's Vision 32:36 Looking Back at Metal Gear Solid 4 40:39 The Impossible Metal Gear Trivia Quiz 58:51 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up
In this episode of The Falcon Show, we dive back into their "Perfect Sevens" series to debate video games suggested by viewer comments. They break down the specific criteria that define a "Perfect Seven" game—such as unique identity, limited scope, and scrappiness—while sorting community picks like Fallout 4, Army of Two, Bulletstorm, and The Matrix: Path of Neo into their official tier list. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 Defining the Perfect Seven Criteria 02:58 Fallout 4 Debate 08:23 Army of Two Series 09:74 Bulletstorm and Darksiders 2 11:00 The Warriors and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath 12:85 Ace Combat: Assault Horizon 14:48 Singularity and Mafia 3 16:69 Shinobi PS2 and Arcanum 19:34 The Matrix: Path of Neo 22:48 Community Call to Action
We're revisiting old video game reviews from past magazines and outlets to explore how gaming journalism has always had extreme takes and promotional hype. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 The Falcon Show 04:29 Castlevania Symphony of the Night 14:00 Edge Magazine Doom Review 25:05 Bubsy 3D Review 39:35 Sonic 2006 Review 01:00:36 Modern Accountability in Media 01:11:08 Website Announcement and Outro
The guys dive into the concept of "Perfect 7s"—mid-tier video games with limited scope or a bit of jank that manage to outshine higher-rated titles. They rank and debate classics like Red Faction Guerrilla, Doom 3, Mad Max, Fallout: New Vegas, Sleeping Dogs, and more to determine which ones fit the ultimate 7/10 mold. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 01:11 Red Faction Guerrilla 02:20 Doom 3 03:39 Mad Max 05:27 Fallout New Vegas 07:44 Sleeping Dogs 08:34 Kane and Lynch 11:34 X-Men Origins Wolverine 12:04 Lightning Round
Let's discuss video game trailers, focusing on what makes a trailer good or memorable versus those that fall flat or completely miss the mark. They react to and analyze several infamously bad and bizarre game trailers, including Dead Island, Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, Duke Nukem Trilogy, Mighty No. 9, Crash Bandicoot 2, and NightCry. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 01:51 Dead Island Trailer Review 05:40 Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance Trailer Review 24:49 Duke Nukem Trilogy Trailer Review 34:41 Mighty No 9 Trailer Review 44:14 Crash Bandicoot 2 Trailer Review 52:03 NightCry Trailer Review
Jake Baldino joins Falcon, Kevin, and Eric on the Falcon Show podcast to discuss gaming content creation, their philosophy behind game reviews and the Before You Buy format, community feedback, and upcoming game releases. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 01:39 Fan Misconceptions and Voice Recognition 07:58 Content Creation Realities and Voiceover Authenticity 15:06 Review Hot Takes and Fan Backlash 22:36 The Philosophy of Before You Buy Game Reviews 33:07 Gaming Industry Layoffs and Developer Knowledge Retention 48:46 Hopes and Expectations for Upcoming Games 59:51 Speculating on the Ocarina of Time Remake 01:09:05 Obscure Games and Skateboarding Titles
The hosts dive into the death of physical media, Sony and Microsoft's questionable business decisions, and why the traditional model of making games still works for companies like Capcom. They also discuss Steam, the latest game sales, and odd indie titles. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 01:58 The Shift Away From Physical Media 05:32 Casual Gamers and Market Realities 09:27 Digital Ownership and Closed Systems 14:38 Sony, Microsoft, and Industry Decisions 22:54 Capcom and Smart Business Models 27:58 Valve, Steam DRM, and Digital Archives 32:44 Steam Sale Purchases and Recommendations 39:41 Radical Heights and Failed Trends 52:43 Weird Steam Games and Final Thoughts
The Falcon Show team responds to viewer comments on YouTube and discusses games, bad adaptations, and pop culture. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 00:00 Resident Evil and Gungans 03:34 Reading YouTube Comments 11:30 Crimson Desert and Black Ops 7 16:12 Monster Rancher and Anime Adaptations 25:52 Star Trek, Star Wars, and Yoda 34:34 Waiting for Game Sales 49:25 Pitching Game Adaptations 59:40 Metal Gear Solid Disney Parody
Falcon, Kevin, and Erich explore and comment on their burgeoning genre of "survival horny" games on Steam, evaluating titles that blend classic survival horror mechanics with provocative character designs and themes. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 02:37 Tormented Souls 2 20:06 Fear of Hot Water Ghosts 32:00 Killing Antidote 43:16 Ruined Nurse 01:07:34 Wicked Seed
Falcon, Kevin, and Erich pick the best and worst games of 2026 so far, revisit their favorite Gameranx moments, and make predictions that spiral into Todd Howard conspiracy theories. Subscribe for weekly episodes! More info: http://thefalconshow.com 0:00 Code Violet and Code Vein 2 8:15 Our Best Games of 2026 So Far 13:45 The Worst Games and Biggest Disappointments 22:24 1666 Amsterdam and Remothered Madness 27:48 Our Favorite Gameranx Videos 37:12 Games So Bad They’re Hilarious 41:11 Perfect Sevens and Favorite Falcon Show Episodes 49:31 Predicting Game of the Year 54:05 Wild Predictions for the Rest of 2026 59:20 MindsEye and the Todd Howard Conspiracy
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