Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast

Our Final Fantasy VII marathon has finally come to a close with the release of Rebirth! Did it live up to our expectations? Join us as we discuss a puzzling ending, mixed thoughts on side content, and just how good Tifa looked in that one bikini. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “With Heavy Heart - Road to Corel”, composed by Nobuo Uematsu and arranged by Shotaro Shima for the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. u/Recklessavatar's Extended Explanation Chart: https://www.reddit.com/r/FFVIIRemake/comments/1bn0wzs/an_extended_chart_describing_the_events_in_the/ u/Calculusshitteru's comment on Red XIII's voice: https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasyVII/comments/1bosgzp/about_red_xiiis_voice/ Support the show

Dilly-dally-shilly-shally! This time we talk about a feature film that acts as a sequel to one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. Does it live up to the game's status? Join us as we discuss an incomprehensible plot, cool action sequences, and whether or not we think this movie ties more directly into Square Enix's latest trilogy. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Cloud Smiles”, composed by Nobuo Uematsu and orchestrated by Shirou Hamaguchi for the Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Everyone's favorite materia-obsessed ninja is here! This time we go back to play the DLC episode released alongside Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Was it a meaningful addition? Join us as we discuss new combat mechanics, surprise cameos, and how frustrating a particular superboss is. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Descendant of Shinobi - Battle Edit”, composed by Nobuo Uematsu and arranged by Shotaro Shima for the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

We're starting 2024 off by talking about....Metal Gear!? Does the PlayStation classic still hold up? Join us as we discuss memorable boss fights, campy writing, and the prospects of a long-rumored remake. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “ENCOUNTER”, composed by Kazuki Muraoka for the Metal Gear Solid Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Time for a break! This time we kick back, relax, and argue about The Game Awards. Join us as we discuss the winners, the losers, and how 2023 will be viewed as a year of gaming in the future. Happy Holidays everyone! Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Fanfare”, originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu for the Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Time to spiral out of control! This time we deliberate on one of the most critically successful games of 2023. Did it deserve it? Join us as we discuss unsolved mysteries, annoying jump scares, and how we never thought this would be our most contentious episode yet. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Dark Ocean Summoning”, composed by Old Gods of Asgard (Poets of the Fall) for a nighttime concert at Cauldron Lake (the Alan Wake 2 Original Soundtrack). We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Jameson said he wanted podcasts about Spider-Man, so we delivered! Wait, he said pictures? Too bad! This time, we dive, fly, and swing into the latest game about everyone's favorite web-slingers. Join us as we discuss surprise playable characters, cooldown timers, and how delicious a chopped cheese sounds to a Philadelphian. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Swing (feat. Benji)”, composed by EARTHGANG for the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

In space, no one can hear you - wait, this isn't Alien! In this very spoooooooky episode, we discuss something else set in space - both its original and remade forms. Join us as we discuss sci-fi character names, great atmosphere, and how Mark is apparently the only one who didn't mind the flamethrower. Also, we totally forgot to record the Kwasnicki rating! Jason gave it an 8.7. Pretty good! Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Leviathan”, composed by Jason Graves & Trevor Gureckis for the Dead Space (2023) Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Time for another DLC spoilercast! Capcom gave us what we all expected - a side-story focused on everyone's favorite spy donned in red. How does it compare to the base game? Join us as we discuss confusing exposition, iffy voice acting, and what's likely next in the "remake" saga. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Drive Support the show

Nearly a year ago, we announced we'd be doing this episode without realizing it was only on the new generation consoles, and Jason didn't have a PS5 yet. Whoops! But the time has finally come - was it worth the wait? Join us as we discuss historical inaccuracies, misleading progression systems, and The End of Evangelion. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “A Plague Tale: Requiem”, composed by Olivier Deriviere for the A Plague Tale: Requiem Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

The legacy of podcasting has shaped our history for long enough...but we're gonna keep at it anyway! This time, we tackle Mark and Jason's most anticipated game. Did it deliver? Join us as we discuss a heavily interpretative ending, MMO design philosophies, and how there's so many memorable characters that we forgot some of their names. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Hide, Hideaway”, composed by Takafumi Imamura for the Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

When you're lost in the darkness...look for this episode of Reap the Spoils! This time we try something new - instead of talking about a video game, we talk about a show based on a video game. Join us as we discuss the simple gameplay of navigating a streaming service, changes made from source material, and what is probably the best video game adaptation in a group where the bar is set admittedly pretty low. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Path (A New Beginning)”, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla for the The Last of Us Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

We sense something...a presence we've not felt since...2019? Cal Kestis is back in a new Star Wars Jedi game, and we're here to break it down. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of the narrative, unfair enemy encounters, and how weird it is to get a goatee from a chest. Support the show

What're ya listenin' to, strangah? This episode, we dive deep into the fresh remake of a survival horror classic and a personal favorite of Jason and Mark's. Join us as we discuss its winners and losers, where we see Resident Evil going next, and how happy we were to see that dog again. Apologies for any audio issues in this episode - we had to change our recording method last minute and ran into some technical problems throughout the lengthy recording session. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Save Theme Support the show

This may be Jill's last escape, but it's far from our last Resident Evil episode! This time we talk about the controversial remake of the third mainline Resident Evil title. Join us as we discuss frequent cussing, booty detective-ing, and way more games in the series than we expected (here's your spoiler warning)! Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “The Last Escape”, composed by Masami Ueda for the BIOHAZARD 3 LAST ESCAPE Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Do you ever go through the rain? Or feed on a tree frog? Or are you perhaps still in a dream? This time, we dive into a PlayStation 2 classic and one of the most renowned video games in history. Join us as we discuss the rule of threes, copping a feel, and just how damn hard it is to hit those Kerotan frogs on a moving motorcycle. What a thrill... Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Battle In The Base”, composed by Norihiko Hibino for the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Activating podcast mode - this time, we embrace our dreams and protect our podcaster honor by diving into the prequel to the legendary Final Fantasy VII. Join us as we discuss obnoxious poets, repetitive missions, and building flower carts. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “CRISIS CORE Theme - Protect Your Honor”, composed by Takeharu Ishimoto for the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Happy Holidays listeners! It's that time of year again - Geoff Keighley has rung out the year with big awards, bigger announcements, and one of the longest award speeches we've ever heard. Join us as we talk through The Game Awards, its winners and losers, and how some kid unexpectedly became the talk of the town. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Rufus' Welcoming Ceremony”, composed by Nobuo Uematsu for the Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Ragnarök isn't coming...it's here! This time we cover the grand finale to Kratos and Atreus' Norse saga. Join us as we discuss touching moments, disappointing combat, and sexual relations with horses. Note: The music track at the start of the episode is “Raeb's Lament”, composed by Bear McCreary for the God of War Ragnarök Original Soundtrack. We in no way have or claim ownership of this music. Support the show

Time for a DLC spoilercast! This time we talk about the new story chapter released for Resident Evil Village as part of the Winters Expansion, Shadows of Rose. Join us as we discuss teenage fan fiction, creepy mannequins, fungal sweat, and whoever the hell "K" is. Support the show