Player One

Can We Speak To Your Manager?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:08:16 +0000

Join Phil, Tom, Marko and Light as they discuss some anticipated games, what makes a good rhythm game, and Tom's love for Just Dance. Tune in to find out why we're talking about the woman we're all afraid of - Karen - and internet culture in relation to video games.

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Happy Easter! Time For Easter Eggs & "Bunnies"

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:30:38 +0000

Happy Easter from Player One! Tune in to hear Harrison, Phil, Marko & Light discuss their favourite easter eggs - spoiler: they're not chocolate! Listen to Harrison's rollercoaster of emotions during this week's quiz because of a single rule that could change the entire outcome.

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A Monetary Shift In Video Games

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:12:41 +0000

Join Player One this week where Harrison, Marko, Rav & Tom discuss the implications and effects of Epic Games layoffs, Playstation price increases and the push of digital ownership. Listen this week to find out Yoshi's real name - Yes, Yoshi has a real name!

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Industry Power Moves & A.I. in Games

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:01:36 +0000

Light, Marko and Tom are in-studio this week talking about recent launches, game industry stability and game developer & audience perceptions on generative A.I. in the games. Tune in to also hear their most anticipated games and updates in the coming months!

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Radio Package: The TGXperience

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:44:56 +0000

Player One is back at The Game Expo Melbourne at the MCEC! Phil talked to some attendees and creators and created a package that highlights people’s hype for TGX and hopes for Australia’s indie game scene.

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Who's that Pokemon? It's Player One, all about Gen 10!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:21:21 +0000

The recent Pokemon Presents has got the Player One hosts feral for the new announcement of Generation 10 - Winds & Waves. With the evolution of Pokemon games, we discuss how games have veered towards open world and how we feel about them.

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Tom Lefroy Joins The Party!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:28:57 +0000

We're back with another new host, Tom! Phil, Rav, Marko and Tom get to know each other and discourse about physical media preservation and whether or not we're blinded by nostalgia.

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State of Play & Switch 2 Hopes

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:26:16 +0000

This week Harrison, Phil & Light discuss the first big games announcement of 2026 - the State of Play and what games they're excited for! We also delve into a big gaming question - do we own anything entertainment-related anymore?

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A New Year Of Player One!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:16:54 +0000

Harrison and Rav of Player One welcomes new presenters: Light and Marko, and makes predictions for gaming in 2026! Tune in as we talk about the end of 2025, what's to come, and Harrison's quiz tradition that hazes the new hosts.

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PAX Student Showcases and a GTA VI delay

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

We're back with more from PAX Aus! Phil spoke to the students presenting their games at the convention to hear from the up-and-coming game developers across Australia. We also discuss what we've been playing and the latest delay to hit Grand Theft Auto VI.

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Player One is going to PAX AUS!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode Darcy and Hugo reminisce on flash games of old and finally discuss the recent State of Play. Not to mention player one is heading to pax so Darcy gives the audience and Hugo a rundown of what to expect for his first time

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Console debates and Pokémon traits

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

What do Pokémon and the console wars have in common? they both have generations. With announcement of a Snake Eater Remake, Darcy and Hugo discuss there thoughts on how video games have changed over the years

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IT'S HUGO'S BIRTHDAY

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Listen to find out Hugo's favourite cake and what games he cant put down. Hugo and Phill also discuss the announcements from Gamescom and what they're are excited for, particularly the horror announcements.

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Indie Gaming (feat. Indieformer)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:51:39 +0000

This week Hugo and Phil dive into all things indie games! They talk local gems, their favourite hits, and are joined by Josh from Indieformer, the Melbourne-based guide for indie gaming - check it out at indieformer.com!

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Darcy's Last-minute Extravaganza

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Darcy and special guest Maddie discuss Five Nights at Freddy's, Mobile Games and controversial takes on The Last of Us season 2!

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The reboots episode

Fri, 16 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

We're back with a new logo! And just in time, we're talking about reboots - games we'd like to see a comeback from. We also chat a bit about the past of the Nintendo Switch and the future of Super Smash Bros.

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Game jams and making choices

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:56:38 +0000

This week, Darcy and Phil are talking game jams, handheld games, and tough choices in games. They also prepare for The Game Expo 2025 - stay tuned for our coverage of the convention!

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Death Stranding 2: Quokka on the Beach

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week Phil reflects on Australian animals that have made their way into the gaming world, with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach featuring the ever lovable quokka.

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Pokemon presentations and giving games a chance

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

A new Pokemon game is on the way! Darcy and Phil unpack the recent Pokemon Presents, giving their thoughts on Pokemon Legends Z-A. They also talk local events, gaming adaptations, and games they wish were given a chance.

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Meet the team behind a monstrous new dating sim

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:04:34 +0000

Phil and Zack were joined on this week's show by Haydon Bakker, the technical designer at the Melbourne-based indie studio, Ghost Moth. Ghost Moth recently released their puzzle dating simulator, Matchmaker: Dungeon Heart, which Phil has been trying out!

In the second half of the show we were joined by Sam Leitch, the sole developer at Soliloquy Games. Leitch recently put out his first game, Wren's Resurgence, and spoke to us about the five year journey he had from initial ideas to current release.

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Holiday Gaming and the State of Play

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week we had a State of Play showcasing a whole bunch of new games, including the new direction for the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise and a brand new Sonic racing game. The team unpacks their favourite announcements, as well as chatting what they played over the holidays.

Games discussed: Minecraft, Link's Awakening, Princess Peach: Showtime, Jurassic World Evolution 2, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, Split Fiction, Dream of Another, Forza Horizon 5, Stray Gods

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Co-op games and PC ports

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This week Zack, Darcy, and Harrison talk co-op games you can play with that special someone in your life (or your friends, that also works). We also discuss the Multiversus shutdown, ACMI's upcoming gaming exhibits, the Magic the Gathering cinematic universe, and why console to PC ports just don't work.

Games discussed: Multiversus, Untitled Goose Game, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Sims, Magic the Gathering, The Last of Us.

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Player One's Games of the Year 2024

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:06:40 +0000

It's the grand finale! The Player One team are talking about the best games they played in 2024. It was an incredible year for games, with plenty of high-octane action, mysterious worlds, devious puzzles and multiplayer thrills to go around. We can't wait to see what next year will bring!

Games discussed: Outer Wilds, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Balatro, Animal Well, UFO 50, Marvel Rivals, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Black Myth: Wukong, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Hades II, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Great Games (With a Wizard)

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:20:00 +0000

This week Zack is joined by a mysterious, Harrison-sounding Wizard! The wizard peeks into their crystal ball as the two cast their guesses for The Game Award nominees and argue about the award show indie curse. The pair also look back on Game Awards of years prior, talk about their most-wanted remakes, and end things off with a magical quiz.

Games discussed: Inscryption, Digimon Survive, Black Myth: Wukong, Balatro. Pokemon Black/White, Kid Icarus: Uprising

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The Best Worst Switch Prediction

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Zack and Harrison look into their crystal ball and attempt to predict what the Switch 2 could (or maybe should...) look like and trust me, this one's a doozy! The duo also talk Pokemon's new online TCG, the year in gaming TV shows, and some rapid-fire news.

Games discussed: Inscryption, Minecraft, Warhammer 40K, Brawlhalla, Pokemon, League of Legends, Fallout, Multiversus

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Dungeons & Dragons & Disappointment

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

This week Zack, Rav and Harrison get nerdy with some Dungeons and Dragons talk as they unpack the latest edition/revision/update/whatever the new DnD book is supposed to be.

We also hear from Aussie streamer JustShads_ about games streaming with a disability, who Darcy spoke to at PAX Aus 2024.

And we end on the most disappointing quiz of all time...

Games discussed: Hades II, Sonic Frontiers, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, Subnautica, UFO50, Pokemon, Dungeons and Dragons

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Our favourite games from PAX Aus 2024

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

We've had a very busy weekend at PAX Aus 2024, watching, talking about, and of course playing plenty of games on the showroom floor. Zack and Harrison unpack the event, from their general thoughts to their favourite games. We also hear from some of the local indie developers putting out great games for you to check out!

Games discussed: Hexaquest, Frogreign, Draculesti, My Arms Are Longer Now, Grist, Pokemon

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Gaming Communities and PAX Preparation

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

This week Bianca, Darcy and Rav get on board the hype train for PAX Aus 2024! The team talk best community games, video game adaptations, and of course what they're keen to see and do at the convention. We'll be on the scene at PAX so we're sure to see you all there!

Make sure to tune into our previous episodes to catch our interviews with some of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners!

Games discussed: Halo Infinite, I Love Hue 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, Minecraft, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Sonic the Hedgehog, Polybius

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Here's what's happening this Melbourne International Games Week!

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Melbourne International Games Week kicks off this week with plenty of events for all sorts of gamers. Tune in to hear the low-down on what you can expect this week! You can also find the full program here.

We also hear from Martin Stradling, solo game developer behind Rita, a 2024 PAX Aus Indie Showcase winner. Martin goes over the game's design and inspirations.

In the second half, we get to know Player One's newest host, Harrison! We also chat the new Minecraft update and end on a quiz in a brand new format.

Games discussed: Modern Warfare 3, The Finals, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Two Point Campus, Black Myth: Wukong, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Minecraft

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Card Games and Queer Games

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +0000

We're back from our season break with a whole lot of gaming news! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the PS5 Pro (hint: it's not good), find out what games we've been playing, and catch our chats with some very special guests!

We were joined on the show by James, the one-man team behind the card game Oracle. Oracle is a social deduction game that was one of the winners of PAX Aus 2024's Indie Showcase! James takes us through the development of the game, from when how it started on a whim to where it ended up now.

In the second half of the show, we were joined by Luke Miller, the creator of Melbourne Queer Games Festival. MGQF 2024 is an online festival running from 25 September to 13 October showcasing games from queer creators across the world. Luke talks about the festival's significance and why games that explore queer identities are important to all of gaming culture.

Games discussed: Palworld, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Subnautica, Yakuza

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Will Shadow the Hedgehog Wield a Gun?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +0000

It's the final show of season 3, and we've been blessed with not one, but two video game movie trailers! Zack and Darcy talk about why the Minecraft movie looks... unpleasant, but at least Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looks good!

The team also talk Concord being taken off store shelves, the Australian Game Developer Awards, their favourite villains and nostalgia bait. Tune in for the final show of season 3!

Games discussed: Concord, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Civilisation VI, Malware, Minecraft, Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow the Hedgehog, Astro Bot

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Gamescom 2024 and Melbourne International Games Week

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Lots to cover this week as Zack and Darcy tackle the wonderful slew of announcements from Gamescom 2024 and dive into the Melbourne International Games Week program! MIGW is running 3-13 October with so many events, from theatre shows to play-tests to educational workshops. Tune in to hear what we're keen for and if you see us there - say hey!

We're also talking game preservation as a new report from the National Film and Sound Archive, in collaboration with The Strong National Museum of Play and BFI National Archive, found that games are being lost to time. You can find the full report here: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/international-video-games-preservation

Games discussed: Borderlands 4, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Monster Hunter Wilds, Frostpunk 2, Goat Simulator Remastered, Overwatch, Marvel's Avengers, Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game

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Are the Series X and PS5 disappointing?

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week Zack, Darcy, and Bianca go through some hefty news, with studio acquisitions and ongoing legal feuds across the gaming landscape. In The Playlist, Zack gets back on the metroidvania train with Dead Cells while Bianca goes over a card game classic, Magic the Gathering. The team then ask the question: is the current gen disappointing? With the PS5 and Series X/S consoles losing some of their hype, whether or not they've lived up to expectations is on the mind. In the second half, the team design their dream games, reminisce about mobile classics, and go head-to-head with the quiz.

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Games discussed: Valorant, Life is Strange, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Minecraft, Skyrim, Terraria, Cities Skylines

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Mods, Crossplay, and Rose-Coloured Glasses

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rav and Darcy take over this week! In news, we've got a new gaming festival launching in Australia, as well as the closure of an iconic gaming magazine. The team also talk what they've been playing this week - Darcy embraces teenage angst with Life is Strange while Rav gives a small preview of Hive Jump 2: Survivors (keep your eyes peeled for the full review!)

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Games discussed: Valorant, Life is Strange, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Minecraft, Skyrim, Terraria, Cities Skylines

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Asymmetric Multiplayer and Our Favourite NPCs

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000

We've got a hefty bit of news in this show, with video game actors going on strike and the closure of the iconic X-Box 360 store. We also catch up with Rav, Darcy and Zack to find out what they've been playing, before jumping into asymmetric multiplayer, the best NPCs and movie tie-in games.

Games discussed: Nova Lands, Surgeon Simulator, Mortal Kombat 1, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Bloodborne PSX, Operation Tango, Among Us, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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The Worst of the Best and Hate Playing Games

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:30:47 +0000

This week is all about the best of the worst and the worst of the best. Join Jack, Darcy and Rav as they talk hate-playing games, the ups and downs of battle-passes, and the worst levels in the best games.

Games discussed: Gotham Knights, Satisfactory, Boyfriend Dungeon, Fall Guys, Waframe, Spider-Man

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We're Very Professional Trust Me

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Kicking off season 3, Rav, Darcy and Jack talk going pro in gaming - E=sports and speedrunning! The team also go through their gaming backlogs, talk what they've been playing, and test each other's knowledge.

Games discussed: Overwatch 2, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Bloodborne, League of Legends, God of War, The Witcher III

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Couch Co-op and the Best DLCs

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000

It's the season 2 finale! Join Jack, Darcy, Rav and Zack as they dive into the world of couch co-op, figure out why superhero games always get the best DLC, and of course get mad at each other during the quiz!

Games discussed: Minecraft, Hades II, The Finals, Warframe, Kitchen Rush, Skylanders, Overcooked, Elden Ring, Dead Island 2, Spider-Man

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24 Hour Marathon Special!

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 09:18:18 +0000

As part of our annual radiothon, SYN's general manager (and 2019 Player One host) Ruby jumped in the studio for a whole 24 hours! Zack and Jack joined her for 2 of those hours to look back on the year so far, confess their gaming sins, and of course do some extra special trivia. It's an extra spooooooky bonus episode!

Games discussed: Too many :0

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Voice Acting with Guy Cunningham

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:23:47 +0000

Zack, Darcy, Jack and Rav were joined by Guy Cunningham, voice actor of Warframe's Ticker and Head of Gaming with Bigmouth Voices. Listen to hear Guy's guide to getting started with voice over and voice acting as well as some industry insights!

Games discussed: Warframe, Hades II, Animal Well

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Console Exclusivity and Gaming Let Downs

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:44:31 +0000

Zack, Darcy and Jack discuss the ups and downs of console exclusivity after Sony's release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC. They also talk about their most wanted gaming adaptations, the biggest let-downs in games and of course all the games they've been playing. Not to mention the classic weekly quiz.

Games discussed: Outer Wilds, Animal Well, Overwatch 2, Plants vs Zombies: Heroes, Ghost of Tsushima, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Crossover Games and Formative Experiences

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:42:19 +0000

This episode, Darcy, Jack and Jesse talk the best in the crossover game business. They also discuss the games that changed them and of course end with a heated quiz!

Games discussed include: Batman Arkham VR2, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, Monster Hunter World, Minecraft, Super Smash Bros., Dead by Daylight, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Mortal Kombat, Helldivers 2, Five Nights at Freddy's, Undertale

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New Challengers Approach!

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:17:20 +0000

Zack and Rav are joined by some new faces! Meet new hosts, discover new games and have a few laughs right here on Player One!

Games discussed include: Paradise Killer, Call of Cthulhu, Dead Island 2, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Borderlands 2, Baldurs Gate 3.

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A Trip to ParaDICE

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:00:22 +0000

Zack and Rav roll dice and talk about video games! Zack discusses the highs of Hi-Fi Rush and the mysterious Paradise Killer while Rav tries out a stylish action roguelike with peak character design.

Games discussed this week: Hi-Fi Rush, Paradise Killer, Vellum, Hades, Terraria

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BYTES: Interview with Exit from Made in Brazil

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:30:36 +0000

We spoke to counter-strike player Exit at Dreamhack Melbourne. A member of Brazilian e-sports team MIBR, Exit told us about his history with the game and what it took to become a professional competitor.

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Character Studies

Sat, 11 May 2024 06:52:18 +0000

This week Zack and Rav are talking all about characters! The team spoke about BAFTA's (frankly baffling) list of the 20 most iconic video game characters, quizzed each other on the who's who of gaming, and gave a little retrospective on the characters they've played in Dungeons and Dragons.

Games discussed: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Burnout Paradise, Prison Architect, 20 Minutes Til Dawn, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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Balatro is the Most Addictive Rogue-like Ever Made

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:45:47 +0000

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

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Frog Detectives and Lamb Cults

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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

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You can't escape The Eleventh Beast

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:15:46 +0000

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

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Why isn't there a good Percy Jackson game?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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What's the deal with Xbox?

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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

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The 2023 Year in Gaming Retrospective

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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

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Player One: Season 2 Week 10

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

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!

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Player One: Season 2 Week 9

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0000

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!

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Player One: Season 2 Week 7

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Player One: Season 2 Week 5

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Player One: Season 2 Week 4

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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!

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Player One 2023: Season 2 Week 3

Sun, 14 May 2023 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Player One 2023: Season 2 Week 2

Wed, 10 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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Player One 2023: Season 1 Week 8

Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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!

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Player One 2023: Season 1 Week 6

Sat, 06 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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?

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Player One 2023: Season 1 Week 3

Fri, 05 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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!

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Player One 2023: Season 1 Week 2

Thu, 04 May 2023 06:42:07 +0000

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!

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Player One 2023: Season 1 Week 1

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:07:32 +0000

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?

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Player One 2022: Season 4 Week 7

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:29:18 +0000

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!

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Player One 2022: Season 4 Week 6

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:37:03 +0000

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!

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Player One 2022: Season 4 Week 5

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:31:12 +0000

It's Halloween! Connor, James, and Tom tackle spooks of their gaming past, defend their favourite horror games, and have an audience join them for this latest horror themed quiz!

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Player One 2022: Season 4 Week 3

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:46:36 +0000

The Player One team take on the topic of celebrities in video games, share their secrets on gaming, and delve into a quiz all about Tom

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Chocobo GP Post Launch Review

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:42:06 +0000

Connor takes a deep dive into Chocobo GP - 10 months after it's release...

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Player One 2022: Season 4 Week 2

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:09:10 +0000

The crew are recovering from a busy week at PAX, and forget to hit record till 2/3s of the way through the show. Tom plays Nekograms, and Connor, Jay talk about games they liked that no one else did.

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Player One 2022: Season 4 Week 1

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:34:38 +0000

It's Melbourne International Games Week here on Player One, and we are super excited, this episode Tom plays Cult of the Lamb, Connor reviews Metal Hell Singer, and the crew are tested with the first quiz of the season!

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Player One Season 3 Week 6 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:55:49 +0000

Player One is BACK!

We are back in studio, and are recording shows live from 8pm to 11pm on Mondays!
You can listen along from Melbourne on 90.7FM or tune in online at SYN
Make sure to check us out on twitter or Instagram at @PlayerOneSYN where you can interact with us live, or find out about our side content!

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Player One Season 3 Week 5 2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:22:41 +0000

Player One is BACK!

We are back in studio, and are recording shows live from 8pm to 11pm on Mondays!
You can listen along from Melbourne on 90.7FM or tune in online at SYN
Make sure to check us out on twitter or instagram at @PlayerOneSYN where you can interact with us live, or find out about our side content!

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Player One Reviews The Quarry

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Eleni and Connor are here with their Player One review of The Quarry!

The two sat down to discuss what they loved about the game as well as any issues they had. Big spoiler warning for this one folks!

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Player One 2022: Season 2, Episode 9

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 06:01:59 +0000

Gaming showcases galore!

Player One members Bianca, James, Connor and Dem recap all sat down to recap the latest announcements, reveals and news to come out of what was a giant week for the gaming industry

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Player One 2022: Season 2, Episode 8

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 05:58:28 +0000

Eleni is joined by Tom and Bee on this episode of Player One. The three discuss all the latest in gaming and talk about why the French Government is trying to ban gaming phrases from the language

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Battle of the Brands: Xbox Edition

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:05:52 +0000

The second instalment of Battle of the Brands is finally here! Host Tom is joined by Eleni, Dem and Hugo. Tune in to hear them battle it out to see which Xbox brand is the best of the best!

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Horror Games Galore With Walkrman

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:40:28 +0000

Another Player One Interview is here folks! Eleni spoke with Matt, AKA Walkrman, about horror games, streaming and so much more! Tune in to hear their chat in full.

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Switch Sports vs Wii Sports

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Eleni and Hugo review Switch Sports while also reminiscing on the classic title that started it all, Wii Sports. The two compare the games while also sharing some of their funniest and more ridiculous stories when playing Switch Sports and Wii Sports

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Player One 2022: Season 2, Episode 5

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:01:50 +0000

Eleni, Tom and Hugo talk about the latest gaming news on this edition of Player One. Join them as they reveal their most controversial gaming opinions as well as covering all the big news in gaming this past week.

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Gaming and Twitch Talks with TrashTori

Mon, 30 May 2022 02:35:43 +0000

Eleni is back with another interview, this time with Aussie Streamer TrashTori! Tune in to hear them chat about The Last of Us, Zelda and of course all things streaming.

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FIFA Chats With Blue Rukus

Fri, 27 May 2022 03:13:17 +0000

Calling all FIFA fans! Eleni sat down and spoke with Vernie Valentos, AKA Blue Rukus on Twitch. Tune in to hear them chat about the FIFA games, the streaming community and why it's finally time we get another good AFL video game.

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Player One And The Multiverse Of Madness

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:07:12 +0000

Dem and Eleni bring you a spoiler filled discussion about the recent Doctor Strange and The Multiverse of Madness! Tune in to hear them recap the film and share their thoughts on some of the biggest theories and controversies of the film.

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The Doomed Book Club: Episode 1

Thu, 19 May 2022 04:33:12 +0000

Calling all Doom fans! Tom and Connor present a new Player One podcast series, The Doomed Book Club. Tune in as the two discuss all things Doom and go in depth about all the games.

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Player One 2022: Season 2, Episode 4

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:59:34 +0000

It's a packed house on this episode of Player One! Join Eleni, Hugo, Dem, Connor and Hugo as they discuss Nintendo Financials, Gotham Knights and so much more.

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Player One Interviews Lonely Shark

Sun, 15 May 2022 09:13:21 +0000

Eleni spoke to Melbourne Streamer and Content Creator Lonely Shark about all things horror games and why he loves streaming the genre.

Listen as he also shares his hot tips on how to get into streaming.

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Player One Previews The Quarry

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:21:18 +0000

Supermassive superfans Eleni and Connor sat down to chat about the up and coming release of The Quarry.

Tune in as they give their thoughts on the new cast of characters as well as throw in any and every theory they have about what the game could be about!

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Player One 2022: Season 2, Episode 3

Tue, 10 May 2022 01:28:22 +0000

Dem, Tom, Bianca and James chat Multiverse of Madness and so much more! Join the crew as they cover the big news to hit the gaming world.

Tom takes on Quiz Master duties for this addition so stay tuned till the end to find out who gets bragging rights this week.

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Battle Of The Brands: Nintendo Edition

Sat, 07 May 2022 06:24:27 +0000

Calling all Nintendo fans! Player One presents their brand new podcast series, Battle of the Brands!

Co-Executive Producer Eleni is joined by Connor, Bianca, Hugo and newcomer James. Listen in as they battle it out and argue which Nintendo brand is the best of them all.

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Player One 2022: Season 2, Episode 2

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:40:42 +0000

Eleni is joined by Tom, Max and Player One newbie Hugo as they discuss all the hot topics of the gaming community for the week. On this weeks show the crew talk about LGBTQ+ gaming awards, Netflix video games Wolfenstein 3D turning 35!

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Player One 2022: Season 2, Episode 1

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:49:46 +0000

Player One Returns for Season 2! Join Eleni, Dem, Max and Connor for the first show of Season 2.

The crew discuss Unreal Engine 5, Breath Of The Wild 2 and why Lara Croft is really a Queer Icon. Stick around for the Quiz at the end of the episode and see if your gaming knowledge is better than Player One's!

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Player One 2022: Season 1, Episode 11

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:50:09 +0000

Did someone say Subscription service?? Long time crew member Zack returns on this addition of Player One, joined alongside by Eleni, Nathan and Connor.

They discuss their favourite games of 2022 so far as well as their most cheer worthy gaming moments of all time. They also give their thoughts on the new GTA Subscription Service and all the new things happening with Playstation.

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Player One 2022: Season 1, Episode 10

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:48:02 +0000

This week on Player One the crew cover some of the most exciting and bizarre gaming news. A New Witcher Game in the works?? Furry Sonic Xbox Controllers??

Eleni, Connor, Nathan and Harry give their thoughts on what's been going on in the gaming sphere this past week.

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Player One 2022: Season 1, Episode 9

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:58:00 +0000

Player One Crew Connor, Dem, Eleni and Max chat about the games they've been playing this past month. Dem details her humble beginnings in Elden Ring while Connor and Eleni discuss the recent wrestling game WWE2K22.

And of course it wouldn't be a Player One show without the quiz. Will Max's first time as Quizmaster go smoothly, or will the power go to his head? Tune in till the end of the show to find out!

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Player One Interview with Twitch Streamer Elmza

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:50:54 +0000

Player One's brings you our first interview for the year. Co-Executive Producer Eleni sat down with Aussie Twitch Streamer Elmza to chat all things Nintendo, streaming and what it means to be a woman in the gaming community.

Tune in to hear their discussion and check out Player One's Youtube Channel to see the video version of the interview as well!

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Player One 2022: Season 1, Episode 8

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:50:04 +0000

Join Jacob, Nathan, Harry and Max as they deep dive into the pause button debate plaguing the gaming community at the moment.

News and releases will be discussed as well as ending this weeks show off with the classic Player One quiz. Tune in to find out who will get bragging rights this week.

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Player One 2022: Season 1, Episode 7

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:48:45 +0000

Did someone say Pokémon?

Join Dem, Jacob, Tom and Max as they talk all things Pokémon on this weeks addition of Player One. Ever wondered what starters the Player One crew hold dear in their heart? Tune in to this episode to find out!

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Player One Review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:28:03 +0000

Crash Bandicoot is one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time.

In this review, Connor gives his hot take on the remastered Crash Team Racing game. What he liked, what he thought could have been better and of course, how it compares to the original Playstation 1 classic.

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Player One Review: Popeye

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:47:25 +0000

Popeye on Switch!? What could possibly go wrong with that? A lot, according to Player One member Connor.

In this quick 10 minute review, Connor gives you his hot take on Popeye, a switch game that released in November of last year. Does the game live up to the great legacy of Popeye? Tune in to find out.

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Player One 2022: Season 1, Episode 6

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:30:23 +0000

Join Eleni, Nathan, Jacob, Tom and Dem as they reflect on the first two months of 2022, and all the great games we've already been spoilt with.

The team also delves into the controversy surrounding the recent Sim's Wedding pack DLC and how strict anti-gay laws made its release in Russia a complicated topic.

And of course stick around until the end of the episode for the classic Player One quiz.

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