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This week we've been busy catching up on old favourites and discovering some new ones on the way. Ravindu talks about finally jumping into Inscryption while Zack becomes completely consumed by Balatro - check out his review here We also hear from some of the developers at The Game Expo 2024! Tune in to hear about new games being made around the country. Games discussed: Metal Mind, Hi-Fi Rush, Balatro, Inscryption, Soul Stone Survivor, Guacamelee 2 Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ravindu went local with Frog Detective 2: Curse of the Invisible Wizard and Cult of the Lamb, while Zack dived into the wonderfully bizarre Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Games discussed: Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Inscryption, Frog Detective 2: Curse of the Invisible Wizard, Cult of the Lamb, Mutazione, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack and Ravindu go on some deep-dives into the games they've been playing this week. Creepy and bizarre card-game roguelike Inscryption left Zack with plenty of questions while Ravindu attempted to make the perfect university in Two Point Campus. Ravindu also went on a dangerous, monster-hunting journey in solo board game The Eleventh Beast. Games discussed: Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon, Inscryption, Two Point Campus, The Eleventh Beast, Okami HD, Magic Survival, Untitled Goose Game, Hades II Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack's friend Ravindu joins the show to talk all things gaming with a tabletop focus! The team talk Xbox's business update and planned multi-platform releases, the D.I.C.E Awards, dream up a Percy Jackson ttrpg, and test each other's Dungeons & Dragons knowledge. Games discussed include: Roboquest, Gubbins, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, God of War, Death Must Die, Dungeons and Dragons, and Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in news plenty of rumours surrounding the future of the Xbox! Is Microsoft dropping out of the console business? Will gamepass go multi-platform? Will Zack ever get to play Hi-Fi Rush? Find out this week on Player One! Also joining us on the show is Ainsley Turner, the creator of Super Smash Bros. Live! Half Smash Bros tournament, half live music concert, Ainsley joins Zack to talk about the show and her history with the series. Games discussed this week include: Trine: Enchanted Edition, Trine 2, Bloons Tower Defense 4, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Towerfall Ascension, Overcooked, Hi-Fi Rush, Dungeons & Dragons Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Player One is back for 2024! Join Zack as he kicks the season off with weekly news and new releases, a reflection on gaming in 2023, and a quick little introduction to LARP (Live-Action Role Play). Games discussed this week include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, The Secret of Monkey Island, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the season finale, and as usual, Nintendo decided to announce and premiere a Nintendo Direct within a week, so we need to talk about that this week! Plus, a new tradition is born with the Rapid Release, as Zack and James give some very quick reviews of all the games they've played during this season of the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Summer Game Fest reaching its conclusion, there's a lot of news to break down in today's show with Jesse and James. Additionally, MEDUSA joins later to share their thoughts on the Summer Game Fest and some of the events they run! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the PlayStation State of Play kicking off the season of the June game announcements, Dem, Jesse and James dive into some of the headlines that came out of the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard the saying 'be kind to your neighbours'? Does this apply to NPCs as well? In today's show, Jesse and James talk about the worst things they've done to non-player characters in video games and make their predictions for the upcoming Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase AND PlayStation State of Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James and Jesse (who joins later in the show) get to talking about ranks in video games; plus, since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just released, it's only fair we talk about one of the year's most anticipated games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse joins the show tonight after serving a three year haitus from our airwaves, and is joined by James as they discuss Fortnite in the Olymics, Fall Guy Creative Mode and accessibility in video games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Bianca are back for another season! Today on the 100% completionist guide, we're getting a Mario Movie review, a Tears of the Kingdom discussion, the fall of triple-A developers, and a revisit of Cyberpunk 2077. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old faces come together for the final episode of the season! James is joined by Dem, Nathan and Tom where they discuss the Tears of the Kingdom gameplay video, the eShop closure for 3DS and Wii U, as well as how Mulitverses is un-launching! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Bianca are back and at it again this week in the studio! We got some news of Unreal Engine 5.2 as well as Fortnite Creative 2.0 and we ask the question, is the console debate valid anymore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new face (well, a new voice would be more accurate) joins the show - Ben! Together with James, they discuss Wave 4 of the Mario Kart DLC, kickstart helping indies get off the ground kicking, the Xbox toaster and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Bianca catch up on Player One to discuss the PlayStation State of Play, Call of Duty coming to Nintendo, everyone backing away from E3, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New year, new season, new cast: Player One is back in the studio talking all things gaming! In this episode, James, Bianca and Nathan dive into what they've been playing over the summer break, take a brief dive into the Nintendo Direct as well as discuss a brand new video game movie... Tetris? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PlayStation 5 and the Xbox X/S have been out for two years, let's witness as Alex, Jay, James, and Tom talk about their favourite moment in the newest console generation, and who we think will be nominated for the Game Awards! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the spirit of love, Alex, Connor, James, and Tom talk about Tom's love of Todd Howard, everyone's love for Borderlands, Alex's love for League Worlds, and Connors love for Capitalism! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.