Episodes
E3 is back, baby!  Let's get into our hopes, dreams and predictions for the sorely missed E3 2021. Oh, and it turns out that Elden Ring exists after all! 
Published 06/11/21
John and James dissect the first gameplay reveal for Horizon Forbidden West. Then, it's on to bigger and better (er...more evil) things: boss battles! 
Published 06/10/21
Ubisoft (and the rest of the industry's biggest players) are ramping up production on free-to-play content. Should you worry? John and James ask, answer, hypothesize and more. 
Published 05/14/21
We always discuss the cream of the crop in a given genre, or our favourite particular moments in certain games. But what makes any video game good in the first place? John and James talk over the kinds of mechanics, feelings and stories that get them hooked. 
Published 05/07/21
It's been a while. So, let's catch up with John and James on the world of video games and all the titles they've been dipping their toes into these last 3 weeks. 
Published 05/06/21
Here's a tough puzzle: which games define and best represent the puzzle genre? What even makes for a good puzzle game in the first place? John and James put on their solving caps and seek out the (fake) regarded title of "puzzle masters." 
Published 05/06/21
John and James aren't so sure what to discuss, so why not wing it? Aside from that mess, they dig into the latest gaming news as always. 
Published 05/06/21
Square Enix puts a new name on Project Athia, and we discuss which combat systems hit our hearts the hardest. 
Published 03/23/21
Published 03/23/21
A new smash fighter has been announced! John and James also get into the weeds when it comes to the greatest controllers of all time.
Published 03/23/21
25 years of Pokemon! From their favourite Pokemon to their favourite generations, John and James go over the best of the best when it comes to the beloved franchise. 
Published 03/01/21
The first main Nintendo Direct in 530 days finally happened! John and James discuss the news revealed during that, as well as all the features that would go into their dream Legend of Zelda experience. 
Published 02/20/21
Our girl-friends-of-the-show show us how it's done! Join John, James, Christina and Rosemary as they talk about co-op games and the joys (hopefully) of gaming with your significant other. 
Published 02/18/21
Let's speculate about the future of the Mario Kart franchise! Also, Google Stadia shut down yet another massive project after a very short amount of time (shocking!). John and James go over the impact of the Google Stadia layoffs and other key issues. 
Published 02/12/21
Time for our very first guest on the podcast! John and James chat games criticism, PR and more with their friend Alex Handziuk. 
Published 01/22/21
We're back! John and James take a look at the ever-expanding world of licensed games, and reminisce on their all-time favourite video game consoles. 
Published 01/21/21
New year, new episode! John and James are back and eager to predict what 2021 holds for the world of video games! 
Published 01/08/21
It's that time: The best of the best for 2020! John and James go over some quick news pertaining to Cyberpunk 2077, then look back on the insane year that was. 
Published 12/22/20
Cyberpunk 2077 is an absolute mess, but at least we have cool stuff from the 2020 Game Awards to talk about!
Published 12/13/20
It's a monumental day for the Logbook, as Immortals Fenyx Rising releases to (mostly) positive reviews! A particular green ogre gets an especially large spotlight in this week's discussion on licensed games.  Check out The Logbook's site for more content!: https://logbookpodcast.wordpress.com/
Published 12/05/20
Age of Calamity takes the crown for top selling "Warriors" game very quickly. Also, John and James discuss what makes music so special in gaming, and how vital it is to the medium. 
Published 11/28/20
Turns out, John is prophetic! Immortals: Fenyx Rising makes another return to the news, and our hosts get silly with a gaming genre swap. 
Published 11/20/20
It's next gen time! Or would it be...current gen time? Regardless, John and James go over the most exciting parts of the new consoles, while reminiscing on the generation of games we are leaving behind. 
Published 11/16/20
John and James reflect on gaming memories of old and go over the reviews of the newest generation!
Published 11/07/20
Yup, it happened again: another Nintendo Partner Direct. The last of the year! We also discuss ports and why they're so prevalent in the games industry. 
Published 11/06/20