Dialogue Options-a Video Games Podcast

Greetings listeners!This is an episode we've been looking forward to making for a long time because Hollow Knight Silksong has released after years of mystery! Massive props to Team Cherry for making this absolute masterpiece of a game that somehow delivers on all of the lofty expectations carried over from the original Hollow Knight.Kyran also shares some thoughts about the recently released Destiny Rising, the mobile gacha-filled take on the Destiny universe created by NetEase.If you want to reach out feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the podcast we spend a little time digging into a couple of games on both Kyran and Joel's Quest Log. Joel talks about his with The Rogue Prince of Persia after it dropped on the PlayStation Plus service, plus he's been making time for some Halls of Torment on his phone when he can as well. Both of us have dipped our toes ever so briefly into the Sword of the Sea as well, so we spend a little bit of time talking about Giant Squid's latest release to wrap things up.Then it is over to the Bonus Round where we run through the list of headlines from Geoff Keighley's 2025 edition of Gamescom Opening Night Live, stopping to talk about particular announcements and reveals that caught our interest. We also make sure to mention the exciting news that Hollow Knight: Silksong now has a release and it'll be out before the next episode releases.If you want to hit us up feel free to use the links below.Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@Lem

Greetings listeners!Apologies for no episode last week, unfortunately Kyran came down ill and thought it best to spare you the sounds he was producing in favour of getting better to sound a bit more normal.On this week's episode we've got a Quest Log featuring two heavy hitters. First up Kyran dives into the latest expansion for Destiny 2, The Edge of Fate, which is also Bungie's first steps into a brand new story for the long-running shooter and attempts to untangle many of its updated and new systems. Then we move onto Donkey Kong Bananza, which both Joel and Kyran have been playing, and offer up our early impressions on the game's opening hours and gush about how great it is to have a brand new 3D Donkey Kong game.If you want to reach out feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode we've got a short and incredibly Death Stranding 2: On The Beach focused episode. Kyran's spent the better part of the last week and a half out wandering the post-Death Stranding version of Australia built by the team at Kojima Productions and brings us his early impressions from the first four episodes of the game.We've got some big releases in the future so expect some another Quest Log episode coming up for our 290th episode (wow, suddenly episode 300 is right around the corner)Feel free to hit us up using the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the show we tie up some loose ends with our Quest Log that we couldn't squeeze in last episode due to Summer Game Fest and the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2.Joel fills us in on his time with another mobile roguelike with a fun hook called Dungeon Clawler and goes a bit deeper on how he's been going with Cookie Cutter, an indie Search and Find game (aka Metroidvania). Meanwhile Kyran brings some of his final thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now that he's completed and finally gets a chance to talk about getting absolutely beaten up by Elden Ring: Nightreign.If you want to get in touch feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the show we carve out a Quest Log to talk about our very early impressions on Nintendo's new piece of hardware, the Switch 2, and some early thoughts on Mario Kart World and it's place as the console's big launch game.Then over in the Bonus Round we try to highlight some of the games that jumped out at us from the many, many digital presentations that went live between last Thursday to this Monday.If you want to reach out feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode it's all about Hazelight's Split Fiction as we've knuckled down and done a complete playthrough of the co-op adventure. We talk about how we enjoyed our time jumping through the combined sci-fi / fantasy levels.SPOILER WARNING TIME CODES: 00:39.17 - 0:47.20Meanwhile after the Quest Log we carve out a small part of the episode to say our farewell to the Nintendo Switch.Feel free to hit us up using the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!We're back with another Quest Log focused episode.Before we get into the meat of the episode we do talk briefly about some headlines from the week, including the price increase to Xbox consoles and accessories (coming soon to games), the recent layoffs at Polygon, the departures from Giant Bomb, and Rockstar's random GTA VI release date / delay announcement.Then over in the Quest Log both Joel and Kyran have begun playing Split Fiction and offer their early impressions on Hazelight's latest co-operative adventure. Lastly, Kyran gets hyped about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a new RPG from the French developers over at Sandfall.If you want to reach out to us feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!The episode is a few days late due to us taking some time to relax over the long Easter Weekend, but we're back with a Quest Log focused episode!First up Joel has checked out The Plucky Squire now that he's upped his PlayStation Plus subscription meanwhile Kyran has been trying to revive a mascot agency in Promise Mascot Agency. After all of that is said and done we both come together to try to wrap our head around Blue Prince, a recently released puzzle / roguelike game developed by Dogubomb (Tonda Ros) and begin to peel back its many layers.If you want to reach out feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!The moment has finally arrived! Join us as we break down not one but TWO Nintendo Directs in a single episode.First up we move through the final Direct for the Nintendo Switch with relative haste so we can take a much deeper dive into the reveal Direct for the successor, the Nintendo Switch 2.We talk through the games, get nervous about prices, and Kyran expresses his desire for Nintendo to really break open Metroid Prime 4 Beyond to start generating even more hype for the upcoming game.Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode Kyran has played through Wanderstop, the newest game from the mind behind The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide, which is a cosy, narrative game that was developed with the creator's experience dealing with burnout. Kyran has also started to dip his toes in Assassin's Creed Shadows and brings his very early thoughts to this week's episode.Meanwhile in the Bonus Round we talk about the recent Silent Hill Transmission that went in on Silent Hill f and the reasons behind some of the changes the newest game brings to the series, plus we squeeze in a little time to get excited about the imminent Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 due to broadcast on April 3rd.

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the show Kyran quadruple checked his recording input to avoid last week's unfortunate bungle as we return for another Quest Log focused episode.First up Kyran talks a little bit about Nikoderiko: The Magical World, which is a charming platformer that borrows elements from the Donkey Kong Country Returns series and sprinkles some light Crash Bandicoot elements throughout all backed up my a David Wise soundtrack. We then tackle the core topic for this week, Monster Hunter Wilds, and both Kyran and Joel have put in a healthy amount of hours in order to bring you our thoughts.There's always going to be something so satisfying about fighting a massive beast with a weapon that transforms from the a Great Sword to a Great Axe and then turning them into a pair of pants.If you want to reach out feel free to hit the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!Firstly, apologies for the weird audio this episode. About 40 minutes into the episode Kyran's PC died randomly (thankfully Audacity was able to save the audio) but unfortunately upon resuming the recording Kyran cockily didn't check which microphone Audacity defaulted to and the result is what he sounds like in the second half of the episode. A one time disaster hopefully.Rest assured Kyran has learned an important lesson about not trusting Audacity too much.On this week's episode we get into our first Quest Log of the year as Joel gives TMNT: Splintered Fate the meekest of thumbs up before Kyran dives headfirst into his impressions from the recent closed network test for Elden Ring: Nightreign.Meanwhile we return to Dope or Nope to work our way through Sony's recent State of Play!If you want to reach out to us feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

New year, same us!We're back for another year to talk about all things video games related but before we can do that we must spend our first episode looking back (and shaking off our holiday rust).Joel and Kyran talk about some of their favourite games from 2024 including heavy hitters (such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth) and surprise indie successes (including Balatro, Animal Well, and Mouthwashing) including some shout outs to games games we are determined to play / finish in 2025.Afterwards it is time to look ahead, which largely means we get excited over the possibilities of the highly anticipated Switch 2.If you want to reach out to us feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options BlueSkyJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On the last episode of the year Joel and Kyran break down the 2024 Game Awards with a quick run-down of the years award winners before switching it up with a Dope or Nope in an effort to cut through the MASSIVE list of games that Geoff Keighley and the team managed to lock in for the 10th anniversary of the show.Highlights that we naturally touch on include The Witcher 4, Elden Ring: Nightreign, Onimusha, the Okami sequel, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.We'll see you all in the new year as we all wait hungrily for the reveal of the Nintendo's anticipated Switch successor.Feel free to hit us up using the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode Joel spends a bit of time in the Quest Log offering his early impressions of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Kyran warns him of a massive addiction he'll soon be consumed by within the game.Meanwhile in our Bonus Round we run through the full list of the 2024 nominees for the annual Game Awards (or the Keighleys as we've labelled them in the past).There's a lot of stacked categories and not everyone can win! (Not here at least, thankfully there are other awards where they could)If you want to hit us up feel free to use the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the show we've got a stacked Quest Log!Kyran dishes out his early impressions for Dragon Age: The Veilguard based on his first 7 or 8 hours, tiptoes around spoilers for Mouthwashing, and gives a more in depth look at Metaphor: ReFantazio after 60 hours with the game.Joel also joins Kyran in talking about cracking packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket as we both lament our terrible RNG when it comes to collecting these digital cards.If you want to hit us up feel free to use the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!We're back after an unplanned weekly delay, but it's worth the wait because Kyran can bring his complete thoughts on the recently released Silent Hill 2 Remake now that he has completed it, we also talk briefly (and spoiler-free) about the newest DLC for Alan Wake 2, The Lake House and Joel fills us in on his time with Kill Knight.Meanwhile in the Bonus Round we talk about our time at PAX Australia 2024 including plenty of praise for Massive Monster and Devolver Digital's Cult of the Lamb and some of the panels we attended. Joel also talks about a couple of the indie games he sampled including our new most anticipated game, My Arms Are Longer Now.Feel free to hit us up using the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!We're back after an unintentional and unexpected month off, Joel's been busy with shows and Kyran's body has been trying to get sick before PAX again but both of us are back and ready to go on a new episode.In the Quest Log Kyran tells Joel about just how much the Persona DNA is noticeable in the early stages of Metaphor: ReFantazio thanks to a recently released demo and offers some impressions of the charming indie hit, Plucky Squire. Meanwhile Joel's been living his best outlaw life in Star Wars: Outlaws and serves up some of his early opinions on Ubisoft's latest game.Then in the Bonus Round we talk briefly about the recent news that 343 Studios is changing their name to just Halo Studios and the shift away from the Slipspace Engine and moving future Halo games to the Unreal Engine. We also finally find time to break down Sony's most recent State of Play and congratulate them on doing a good one at last.If you want to hit us up feel free to use the links below!Di

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode Kyran spends a bit of time in the Quest Log reminiscing about Destiny on its 10 year anniversary and spends some time unpacking the recent update Bungie provided on the future of the series. We then switch gears and Joel joins Kyran in offering their early (and incredibly positive) impressions for Team Asobi's critically acclaimed new release, Astro Bot.If you want to hit us up feel free to use the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)