Episodes
This week, the Special Moves crew talk about their time exploring the frozen earth in the new free-to-play multiplayer game, Scavengers, explore mysterious planets in PlayStation's newest exclusive, the mysterious roguelike, Returnal, and of course get excited about the upcoming Resident Evil Village. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFArlL7zMEbmxBbdAvpK3fw/?sub_confirmation=1Join us on PATREON -...
Published 05/06/21
This week, the Special Moves crew attempted to play Warzone together with disastrous results. Zombie Army 4: Dead War got some co-op love, we played through Resident Evil Village's Castle demo, and which one of us will give in and buy Returnal for a full £70? Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Warzone woes - 01:09Zombie Army 4: Dead War - 07:31Resident Evil Village Castle Demo - 14:36Dear Special Moves: Was Next-Gen launch a...
Published 04/29/21
This week, the gang talk about their time with the incredibly confusing but also pretty good Resident Evil Village demo on PlayStation. Meanwhile, Amazon announced they have cancelled their upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO, and one of us has finally played Outriders with mixed results. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Resident Evil Village Demo Impressions - 01:16Other Resident Evil Showcase Announcements - 18:34Dear Special...
Published 04/22/21
On the Special Moves Podcast this week, we look through all the announcements to come out of Nintendo's first Indie World Direct of 2021. Jake shares his experience with Cozy Grove on the Switch, the Dear Special Moves inbox returns, and we reminisce about Konami's back catalogue whilst talking about some Metal Gear rumours that have been floating around. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] SUBSCRIBE -...
Published 04/15/21
This week, Mike talks us through his time with the turn-based Gears of War spin-off, Gears Tactics. Jake explores the delightful indie game, Carto, and we talk about some of the quality of life changes to the upcoming Mass Effect Legendary Edition. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFArlL7zMEbmxBbdAvpK3fw/?sub_confirmation=1Join us on PATREON -...
Published 04/08/21
Hey everyone! This week we go on the hunt in Monster Hunter Rise for the Switch, Jake sets up shop in Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, and Mike goes stealthy in the PS4 swan song, Ghost of Tsushima. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Jake's Mystery Game - 01:22Monster Hunter Rise - 04:10Ghost of Tsushima on PS5 - 20:03Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town - 35:07Outriders...
Published 04/01/21
After a brief hiatus due to illness, we are back once again with a catch-up special of all the things we've been playing like Avengers on the PS5, joining Viking clans in Valheim, and the latest indie smash, Loop Hero. Thanks to everyone for bearing with us during this break but we're back this time, we promise! Your Pals,Special Moves Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] SUBSCRIBE -...
Published 03/22/21
Hey everyone it's time for the Special Moves Podcast! In this one we talk about the Xbox's new psychological horror game The Medium. The Resident Evil Village showcase gets thoroughly discussed along with the PS5 exclusive demo Maiden, we revisit The Division 2, and we read some great emails from the Dear Special Moves inbox. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro/Xbox Live Price Hike- 00:00The Medium - 04:17Resident Evil Village Maiden...
Published 02/01/21
Hey everyone! This week, we talk all about Ubisoft partnering with Lucasfilm for an open-world Star Wars game, Bethesda announcing they're making a game based on Indiana Jones, the best movie tie-in game ever, Scott Pilgrim, got re-released, and how you can't buy graphic cards or consoles or CPUs or anything really. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00What's Mike been playing? -...
Published 01/18/21
This week, Jake and Liam talk about their time with the Monster Hunter Rise demo that recently hit the Switch, Mike tries to play Days Gone but also manages to get his Cyberpunk refund, and we talk about the latest PS Plus game, Maneater. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00What have been playing this week? - 00:19Cyberpunk Refunds - 10:07Dear Special Moves: Cyberpunk Over Hype -...
Published 01/11/21
Welcome to the first podcast of the New Year. This time we talk about all the games we played over the holiday break including games such as Ghost of Tsushima, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Pokémon Shield, Battlefield V and Ghostrunner. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast 2021 Edition! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00What did Mike play over Christmas break? - 02:44Ghost of Tsushima - 04:11Immortals Fenyx Rising -...
Published 01/04/21
In this episode of the Special Moves Podcast, the trio gather around the fireplace to talk about the next year in gaming, what's coming up, and more importantly, what games they're looking forward to most in 2021. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFArlL7zMEbmxBbdAvpK3fw/?sub_confirmation=1Join us on PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/SpecialMovesFollow Special...
Published 12/28/20
Hello and welcome to the Special Moves Game of the Year Awards for 2020. Join hosts Geoff Keighley, Brie Larson, and The Swedish Chef as they break down the best games they played this year. Categories include Best Game What We Played What Didn't Come Out This Year, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Ongoing Game/DLC, and of course Game of the Year. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] SUBSCRIBE -...
Published 12/21/20
It finally happened, Cyberpunk 2077 came out to much acclaim, criticism, controversy and LOTS of opinions. But more importantly, what does Special Moves think of arguably the biggest game of the last few years? Why not listen and find out! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Cyberpunk's technical issues - 02:40Dear Special Moves: Cyberpunk on last-gen consoles - 22:46What we think of Cyberpunk's gameplay - 32:42The Game Awards...
Published 12/15/20
In the podcast this week, Jake continues his quest for the Platinum trophy in Demon's Souls on the PS5, Liam revisits an old classic in Bloodborne, Mike plays some of the new Total War Warhammer DLC, and we share our hopes and dreams for The Game Awards 2020. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Demon's Souls Platinum Quest - 02:16Bloodborne Revisited - 03:29Total War Warhammer II Twilight and the Twisted DLC - 10:01Game Awards...
Published 12/07/20
Hey gamers, in the podcast this week we share some more thoughts on the PS5 and games such as Spider-Man Miles Morales, Demon's Souls, and Bugsnax. Jake dives back into the world of Destiny 2 and it's newest expansion, Beyond Light. There's also some first impressions of Immortals Fenyx Rising and a whole lot more! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Spider-Man, Souls & Bugsnax - 04:42Immortals Fenyx Rising - 21:21Dear Special...
Published 11/30/20
In this PS5 filled extravaganza of a podcast, Jake talks about his new obessession with Demon's Souls, the crew share their first impressions of the PS5 hardware and some select launch titles, meanwhile Jake transcends to a higher plane after experiencing the joy's of Tetris Effect. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Our launch day experience with the PS5 - 01:04:11First impressions...
Published 11/24/20
Hey Gamers, in the podcast this week, Jake goes undercover in the Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War campaign, Liam takes to the streets of Tokyo in Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and we talk about all those PS5 impressions and how impressed everyone is with next-gen. All this and more in the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:PS5 Launch Impressions - 00:00Yakuza: Like A Dragon - 15:39Dear Special Moves: Emotional Yakuza -...
Published 11/16/20
In the podcast this week, we haven't used an Xbox Series X but we have read a lot of reviews about it! Jake delves into the depths of the Apple Arcade and revisits an old favourite in the form of Deep Rock Galactic. Finally, we go through all of the next-gen launch titles and games getting ports and upgrades. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Xbox Series S & X Reviews -...
Published 11/09/20
In the podcast this week, Jake and Liam hack the world in Watch Dogs Legion and Mike experiences the magic of Ni No Kuni for the first time. Meanwhile, the Switch gets a lot of love with thoughts on Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, Pokemon Crown Tundra, and Pikmin 3 Deluxe. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Mike discovers Ni No Kuni - 02:21Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Demo...
Published 11/02/20
Hey Gamers! In the podcast this week, Jake talks all about his time with the EA Play subscription service and how he re-discovered the all-time classic Dead Space. Liam played the demo for Immortals Fenyx Rising and experience Google Stadia for the first time. There's also some great emails courtesy of the Dear Special Moves inbox and much, much more! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Jake experiences Dead Space -...
Published 10/26/20
In the podcast this week, we talk about whether future Bethesda games will be timed exclusives on Xbox and what Phil Spencer had to say about that. Also, the PS5 UI gets analysed by our panel of industry experts, we compare all the different game streaming services, and we read some great emails from the Dear Special Moves Inbox. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Google Stadia *Other Game Streaming Services Available - 00:57Phil...
Published 10/19/20
In the podcast this week, Special Moves party up for the early access launch of Larian's new CRPG, Baldur's Gate III. Jake and Liam have played a bit of the COD Black Ops Open Beta on PS4, and in a world first, FIFA has been played by one of us. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00COD Black Ops Open Beta - 01:31Baldur's Gate III - 13:09Jake's FIFA 21 Review - 38:05Dear Special Moves:...
Published 10/12/20
It's the 100th episode of the Special Moves Podcast! This week, Jake talks about the comeback of the decade, Crash Bandicoot 4, and how it stacks up against modern platformers. We learn some more details about the PS5 and Xbox Series X thanks to some hands-on previews, and we read some great emails courtesy of the Dear Special Moves Inbox. Thanks to everyone who's been watching and listening for the past two years, you're all amazing and we wouldn't be here without you! Want to send us an...
Published 10/05/20
In the podcast this week, we talk about Microsoft's earth shattering acquisition of Bethesda and what that could mean for gaming. Jake and Mike explore the stars in the newest No Man's Sky update, Origins, and Liam goes back to the 1930s in Mafia Definitive Edition. All this and more on the Special Moves Podcast! Want to send us an email? Then send one over to [email protected] Timestamps:Intro - 00:00Microsoft acquires Bethesda - 01:49Hades - 24:12Dear Special Moves: Games where you...
Published 09/28/20