Idle Game Chat: The Video Game Podcast

Another season comes to a close, new champions crowned, new records set and new rivalries will spark up.Mr. Apps, Mr. Paper & Mr. Logan take you through the highs and lows of the FGL 2024!Enjoy.

Here we go, Idle Game Chat evolves once again! This time it is a shift to a monthly format. Consider this a soft launch (it was put together at relatively short notice) and to give you a flavour of what is to come.We have a nice juicy episode for you this month and here is the rundown:-         Why is IGC going monthly?-         Astro’s Playroom Review-         The Golden Joysticks Results-         The Game Awards Nominees-         WWE 2K23 Review-         Final Fantasy XVI Review-         Helldivers 2 Review-         Fallout 3: Game of the Year Review-         Vampire Survivors Review-         SIFU Review-         Bluey: The Videogame Review-         Your usual dose of Idle Chat!We hope you enjoy this magazine style podcast. We will tweak things as we go forward, so feel free to get in touch with any ideas you have.Have a great December and we will see you in 2025!Timestamps:00:00 Why is IGC going monthly?08:36 Astro's Playroom Review46:43 Golden Joystick Awards01:00:16 The Game Awards - Should DLC be allowed for GOTY?01:29:15 WWE 2K23 Review01:37:56 Final Fantasy XVI Review01:48:32 Helldivers 2 Review01:52:14 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition Review02:04:31 Vampire Survivors Review02:16:57 SIFU02:27:41 Bluey: The Videogame

Harmony: The Fall of ReverieIn the very near future... When Polly returns home after a few years abroad, to look for her missing mother, she quickly realizes that her hometown has drastically changed. A megacorporation named MK is using its power to control the population, and her community is in danger. She soon discovers that she has a gift of clairvoyance that connects her to Reverie, the realm of the Aspirations of Humanity: Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth. In this world, Polly becomes Harmony, a goddess who has the power to choose the Aspiration that will ultimately rule over Reverie and restore the delicate balance between the deities’ world and ours.The fate of humanity is at stake. To which destiny do you aspire?

Part one of the Mafia crime saga - 1930s, Lost Heaven, ILRe-made from the ground up, rise through the ranks of the Mafia during the Prohibition era of organized crime. After a run-in with the mob, cab driver Tommy Angelo is thrust into a deadly underworld. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri crime family, Tommy soon finds that the rewards are too big to ignore.Play a Mob Movie:Live the life of a Prohibition-era gangster and rise through the ranks of the Mafia.Lost Heaven, IL:Recreated 1930's cityscape, filled with interwar architecture, cars and culture to see, hear and interact with.Re-Made Classic:Faithfully recreated, with expanded story, gameplay and original score. This is the Mafia you remembered and much more.

Astro's PS5 mothership has been attacked by his galactic enemies. It's up to you to find your scattered crew and save your marooned ship. So jump on your Dual Speeder and start searching. There are more than 50 planets for you to explore – all with unique environments, formattable enemies and fun obstacles. But don't worry. Astro's got a bunch of new abilities that'll help you get out of every pickle.Feel every punch, jump and shot through your DualSense controller's haptic feedback!You'll meet over 150 iconic PlayStation heroes that celebrate its 30-year history!

After unravelling the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fighting epic battles through Tartarus, and all the unforgettable events of Persona 3 Reload, the S.E.E.S. members find themselves trapped in a never-ending March 31st. Journey through the Abyss of Time as Aigis, undertake new challenges, and uncover the cause of this strange fate and the truth of what happened on that day...Delve into this final chapter now with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, fresh animations and UI, and a rearranged soundtrack. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DimpDigitalLive Streams: https://www.twitch.tv/DimpDigitalTwitter: https://twitter.com/DimpDigitalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DimpDigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DimpDigital

DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITYExplore distinct locations with bustling cities and cantinas. Race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each location brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re willing to take the risk.EXPERIENCE AN ORIGINAL SCOUNDREL STORYLive the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. Turn any situation to your advantage with Nix by your side: fight with your blaster, overcome enemies with stealth and gadgets, or find the right moments to distract enemies and gain the upper hand.EMBARK ON HIGH-STAKES MISSIONSTake on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations, and outwit enemies as one of the galaxy’s most wanted. Every choice you make influences your ever-changing reputation.JUMP INTO THE PILOT SEATPilot your ship, the Trailblazer, as you engage in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and other foes. Find the right opportunities to chase, evade, and attack to get the upper hand.

Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.Key Features:- Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, and signature stylish UI.-Fully immerse yourself in an emotional, gripping journey with new scenes, character interactions, and additional voiceover.- Choose how to meaningfully spend each day through various activities from exploring the Port Island to forging genuine bonds with beloved characters.- Build and command your optimal team to take down otherworldly Shadows and climb closer to the truth.

FALL FROM GRACEThe Land of Shadow. A place obscured by the Erdtree. Where the goddess Marika first set foot. A land purged in an unsung battle. Set ablaze by Messmer’s flame. It was to this land that Miquella departed. Divesting himself of his flesh, his strength, his lineage. Of all things Golden. And now Miquella awaits the return of his promised Lord.A New StoryGuided by Empyrean Miquella, players are beckoned to the Land of Shadow, a place obscured by the Erdtree where the goddess Marika first set foot. In these strange new lands, players discover the dark secrets of the world as they meet others who follow in Miquella’s footsteps with ulterior motives.Exploring a Familiar World Full of New SecretsELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree takes players beyond the Lands Between to explore the Land of Shadow, a completely new world from ELDEN RING. Players can seamlessly travel back and forth between its vast maps interspersed with diverse situations and meticulous dungeons where menacing enemies roam.A Further-deepened RPGShadow of the Erdtree adds new weapons, equipment, weapon skills and magic not found in the base game ELDEN RING, along with new enemies, boss encounters and plotlines to further increase players' RPG freedom. Take on these threats with the new powers you can acquire.

After arriving early for a big meeting with the mayor of a bizarre Northern English town, a traveling salesman takes the time to explore and meet the locals, who are all very eager to give him a series of increasingly odd jobs…“Thank Goodness You’re Here!” is a comedy slapformer, which unfolds over time as the players' exploration and antics leave their mark on the strange town of Barnsworth. With each completed odd job, new areas of the town open up, stranger and stranger tasks become available, and the clock ticks towards our salesman’s big meeting. The town’s colorful inhabitants are brought to life with vibrant hand-drawn animation, fully voiced dialogue, and wall-to-wall double entendres.Features:- Bold, beautiful visual design that seamlessly blends side-scrolling action vignettes with top-down exploration in a chock-a-block world.- Progressively more involved and puzzling odd-jobs to complete: cut the grass, bake a pie, traverse the astral plane!- Hand-crafted animation and original story based on traditional Yorkshire folklore.- Authentic regional dialects guaranteed to mek thi spit art thi tea laughin’.- Oddly moving original soundtrack.

IT’S IN OUR BLOODDiscover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!KAMEO FIGHTERSKameos are a unique roster of partner fighters who assist the main fighter during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players.Kameos dramatically enhance every fight, assisting teammates with their own Special Moves, Throws and defensive Breakers.IMMERSIVE STORY CAMPAIGNMortal Kombat’s genre-defining story mode kontinues. Reflecting Fire God Liu Kang’s vision of perfection, Mortal Kombat 1’s brand new universe is familiar, yet radically altered. And potentially, more dangerous than ever. Discover the forces set to undermine Liu Kang’s New Era.INVASIONSFight against the invading forces that threaten your timeline.Invasions is a dynamic single player campaign with a variety of distinct challenges. With built in progression and RPG mechanics, mixed with MK1’s incredible fighting action, Invasions provides deep, and engaging challenges, and a ton of rewards along the way.

Diablo® IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or go rogue through an expansive End Game and shared world where players will meet in towns to trade, team up to battle World Bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players - no lobbies necessary - with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards and more looming on the horizon.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIThe sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story, a crafted experience told through cinematic immersion, beautifully realised visuals and encapsulating sound.

What is Dave the Diver?A relaxing mix of deep-sea exploration during the day and restaurant management at night.Join Dave, a professional diver, as he catches unique and delicious fish during the day and serves hungry patrons at a seaside sushi restaurant by night.Created with an art style that combines 2D pixels and 3D art, the game's setting of Blue Hole feels alive with natural wonders - not all of which are obviously of this world.Get to know Dave's quirky friends on and off the water as you manage catching the day's menu with keeping customers' bellies full. Ever-changing underwater explorationDive into the mysterious Blue Hole, where the ecology and terrain is always changing, and discover its many secrets. There's more in these depths than mere sushi ingredients.Keep your customers satisfiedEach evening, Dave oversees the running of a sushi restaurant, serving up what he's caught in the day. Use your profits to hire staff and upgrade your diving gear. Generous side dishesSide content and minigames unlock as you progress. Take photographs of underwater life, race seahorses, collect unique cards, cultivate a farm, and more.

A profound narrative adventureSam Higgs was done with Basswood, West Virginia, but it seems it wasn’t done with him.When the former investigative journalist returns to his hometown to say a final farewell to his best friend, it soon becomes clear that there are more chapters to be written in his troubled history.Forced to confront his past, Sam finds himself torn between reconnecting with his loved ones and using his unique intellectual abilities to uncover the town’s dark secrets. But how do you know who to trust when you’re not even sure you can trust yourself?The award-winning storytellers at DONTNOD invite you on another twisting adventure.

Enter a mythological Persia-inspired world in the grip of a corrupting curse. Boasting a striking, stylish new aesthetic, this thrilling action-adventure introduces a brand new Prince. As sword-wielding prodigy Sargon you'll combine acrobatic combat with extraordinary Time Powers and super abilities to navigate diverse biomes filled with time-corrupted enemies and mythological beasts.It's time to write a new legend.

Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Game Features: ● Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth ● Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities ● Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios ● Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations ● Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark

Enter the #1 Psychological Horror Experience!Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance! Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade!You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic interest. With every poem you write and every choice you make, you’ll charm your crush and begin to unfold the horrors of school romance. Do you have what it takes to crack the code of dating sims and get the perfect ending?Now, the original mind-shattering DDLC experience is packed with tons of new features and content exclusive to Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Features:• 6 new Side Stories about friendship and literature, totaling hours of new content• 100+ unlockable images including new game art, wallpapers, never-before-seen concept sketches, and more• 26 total music tracks, including 13 all-new unlockable songs by Nikki Kaelar, plus special guests Jason Hayes and Azuria Sky• A built-in DDLC music player to unwind with your favorite songs in a custom playlist, or loop a single track forever• A high-fidelity visual upgrade with all artwork now in Full HD (1080p)Meet the Literature Club!Sayori – Sayori, your childhood friend, begins your story by recruiting you to the Literature Club! As a daydreamer full of positive energy, Sayori’s greatest passion is to deliver happiness to others.Natsuki – Natsuki tries to act tough, but her cuteness can make it hard to take her too seriously! She might be willing to warm up to good listeners who can respect her love for cute things.Yuri – Yuri, the quiet bookworm, reserves her passionate side for those who can more deeply understand her enigmatic mind.Monika – Monika, the superstar President of the Literature Club, will keep you on track for a perfect ending. Monika is always there to give you a guiding hand, both in literature and in love!This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video game universe, a storm is raging. The barkeep gets a patchy phone call. It's hard to tell what the caller is saying, but this much is clear: someone in The Six Pint Inn is planning a murder.There are six patrons; all of them are video game protagonists trying to escape their past... But The Six Pint Inn has a way of bringing back old memories. Each flashback plays out in an entirely different genre, sometimes blending multiple. By exploring these memories you may discover the identity of the murderer... or you may learn much darker secrets.In The Hex you will...- Control the six patrons and explore The Six Pint Inn- Delve into the memories of these cast-aside game protagonists to learn the truth of their past- Learn the identity of the would-be murderer... as well as the victimThe Hex takes roughly 6 hours to complete on the first playthrough.

WELCOME TO THE DARK PICTURESA series of stand-alone branching cinematic horror games from the studio behind Until Dawn. Easy to pick-up and play in short sessions, alone or with friends. The Devil in Me is the fourth game in the series and the Season One finale. A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes’ ‘Murder Castle’. It’s an opportunity that’s too good to pass up and could be just the thing they’re looking for to win some much-needed public interest. The hotel is the perfect set for their new episode, but things aren’t quite as they seem. The crew discover they’re being watched and even manipulated, and suddenly there’s much more at stake than just their ratings! Welcome to the Murder Hotel! Nothing is as it seems here, and the amenities are to die for! Explore every nook of the World’s Fair Hotel using the all-new season finale features including character inventory, tool-based puzzles, and expanded movement actions such as run, jump, and climb. Your death is his designEscape the torturous creations of an evil monster who is hellbent on becoming America’s deadliest serial killer & survive elaborate ‘killing rooms’ where your own death is by the killer’s design. Don’t Play Alone!Endure terrifying tests of loyalty – will you risk your own life for someone you care for? The two critically acclaimed multiplayer modes are back: share your story online with a friend or aim for safety in numbers through the offline 5-player pass-the-pad mode.Can you outsmart the killer and checkout all your cast? All playable characters can live or die in your version of the story.PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY