Episode 225 – February Already?! 12 Feb 11:28 AM (2 months ago)
It’s February already??? We should probably get a podcast episode posted then shouldn’t we? On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt and Lucas return after an extended break to discuss their favourite games from 2024, their most anticipated games for 2025, their reviews of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and LEGO Horizon Adventures, and give […]
Episode 224 – When In Rome 10 Nov 2024 11:36 PM (5 months ago)
It has been a wild couple of months with Lucas going away on a European holiday and Matt losing his job but the guys have managed to get back together to record again. On this episode the guys skip the standard “old news” segment and instead focus on pumping out some game reviews including Astro […]
Episode 223 – No Ragrets 14 Sep 2024 6:04 PM (7 months ago)
The busy season has begun, but aside from a bunch of games coming out there has also been some big news in the industry. The launch and subsequent shutdown of Concord, SAG-AFTRA strike updates, and of course some more bizarre Xbox news. On this episode the guys discuss all of that and more, they review […]
Episode 222 – Simply Marvelous 14 Aug 2024 7:06 PM (8 months ago)
We sit at the cusp of the busy season for video game releases so Matt & Lucas take this episode to discuss some recent news and game updates. The guys discuss season two of Multiversus, some recently announced upcoming games, and the latest news including Xbox Game Pass changes, Bungie layoffs, and more. We hope […]
Episode 221 – Old News Extravaganza! 11 Jul 2024 9:11 PM (9 months ago)
Get ready for some month old news everyone, because Matt & Lucas have got bucketloads of it here for you! Back in June the yearly tsunami of gaming news and announcements rolled out, and the DBG team revelled in the excitement of it all while recording this podcast episode. There’s good news and bad news […]
Episode 220 – Stellar Business 30 May 2024 4:16 PM (11 months ago)
The guys are back after a tumultuous month in the gaming industry. On this episode Lucas & Matt discuss Xbox studio closures, PlayStation’s Helldivers 2 online account requirement dramas, the announcement of an announcement for Switch 2, the reveal of the new Assassin’s Creed game and much more. Lucas also shared his thoughts on the […]
Episode 219 – Apocalypse Here 3 May 2024 5:00 PM (12 months ago)
We’ve got an end times theme for this episode as the guys discuss the new Fallout TV series and Matt reviews the Aussie-made RPG “Broken Roads” (from Melbourne-based developer Drop Bear Bytes – no relation!). The guys close out the episode with a non-end times related review of Rise of the Ronin. We hope you […]
Episode 218 – Managed Podcastery 21 Mar 2024 7:50 PM (last year)
On this episode Matt & Lucas talk a bit more about the Xbox multi-platform strategy as well as lamenting the number of layoffs across the industry before diving into reviews of Skull & Bones and Helldivers 2. We hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 217 – Wallet Milkers 23 Feb 2024 5:12 PM (last year)
Xbox becoming a third-party publisher???? Whattttt? Nah just kidding, the sky isn’t falling, but Xbox are putting some of their games on PS5 and people are up in arms about it. On this episode Lucas & Matt disucss that news, plus the PlayStation State of Play, live service games, and review Suicide Squad: Kill The […]
Episode 216 – New Year, Old Drop Bears 7 Feb 2024 9:23 PM (last year)
It may be a new year but we’ve still got the same old Drop Bears over here. Lucas & Matt return bright-eyed and bushy-tailed from the holiday season with an abundance of news and game reviews including Fortnite: LEGO, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, God of War: Ragnarok Valhalla DLC, and Prince of Persia: The Lost […]
Episode 215 – GOTY 2023 Extravaganza! 30 Dec 2023 10:13 PM (last year)
It’s the end of another year and of course that means it’s time for Game of the Year! Join Lucas & Matt as they discuss the Activision Blizzard sexual harassment case settlement, Insomniac Data Breach, The Game Awards, and of course the annual GOTY Extravaganza where they share their thoughts on the best games of […]
Episode 214 – Swinging Through A Mirage 21 Dec 2023 1:20 AM (last year)
Better late than never, episode 214 was recorded a little over a month and a half ago but due to moving house and work commitments in the tail end of this year it has taken a while to edit and post. We apologise for the delay! On this episode the guys discuss shakeups in the […]
Episode 213 – Dungeons & Spacemen 13 Nov 2023 9:03 PM (last year)
Wondering what Matt & Lucas think of Starfield, Baldur’s Gate 3, and several other games from their review backlog? Well wonder no longer because episode 213 of the DBG podcast is here to sate your curiousity! Join the guys as they discuss some news including the ABK acquisition finally being completed, the new PS5 refresh, […]
Episode 212 – A Train To Nowhere 29 Sep 2023 2:40 AM (last year)
Dust off those headphones fellow Drop Bears because Matt & Lucas have returned from the shadows to bring you some fresh DBG podcast content! After a couple of months away the guys bring news of Xbox leaks, PlayStation peripherals, lay-offs, game reveals, and much more. The review backlog has been stacking up while the guys […]
Episode 211 – An All Prime Low 23 Jul 2023 5:03 PM (last year)
The FTC hearing about the Activision Blizard acquisition finished and Microsoft came out on top, but the hearing revealed some juicy little nugs of information. On this episode of the podcast Matt & Lucas discuss those tasty morsels as well as chatting about some other recent news. We hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 210 – Festival of Forwarded Showcases 23 Jun 2023 2:19 AM (last year)
It’s the busy time of year in the gaming world and that means announcements! Lots of them! Since we recorded last we’ve had showcases from Ubisoft, Devolver, Xbox, as well as the Summer Games Fest show and they were packed with goodies. On this episode Matt & Lucas discuss their favourite things from those shows, […]
Episode 209 – Two-Tone Caboose 8 Jun 2023 3:26 AM (last year)
On this episode of the DBG podcast the guys discuss a bunch of recent gaming news before diving into the long-awaited PlayStation Showcase which happened recently. Join them as they chat about the good and the bad from the show and what it might mean for Xbox with their upcoming showcase. We hope you enjoy […]
Episode 208 – That Jedi Feelin’ 26 May 2023 9:32 PM (last year)
It’s time for another DBG podcast episode! This show begins with Matt & Lucas discussing the latest happenings in the Microsoft/ABK acquisition daytime soap opera drama after the EU went in a different direction to the UK’s CMA and approved the deal! The guys also have a bit of a chat about the upcoming PlayStation […]
Episode 207 – Active Site Badstorm 4 May 2023 8:20 PM (last year)
The UK’s CMA has dealt a blow to Microsoft’s dream of acquiring Activision Blizzard and Microsoft aren’t happy about it. On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt & Lucas discuss that news and their thoughts on where Microsoft are going wrong with some other aspects of the Xbox. They also share their reviews of […]
Episode 206 – Hoarsing Around 6 Apr 2023 12:23 AM (2 years ago)
The guys are back and Matt has brought a post-illness huskiness to this episode. They discuss some GDC highlights and the latest developments in the Microsoft-Activision acquisition then jump into some game discussions. Matt talks about how smitten he was with the Diablo IV Open Beta as well as sharing his review of Anno 1800, […]
Episode 205 – Virtual Reality Check 2 Mar 2023 1:09 AM (2 years ago)
On this episode Matt & Lucas discussed the latest PlayStation State of Play, including a chat about their feelings on the PS VR2, as well as a bit of a chat about Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. Next up Matt shared his review of Warner Bros’ controversial blockbuster release Hogwarts Legacy. We hope you […]
Episode 204 – Hey! I’m Walkin’ Here! 11 Feb 2023 12:47 AM (2 years ago)
Xbox showed off some of the games they are working on during their “Developer Direct” stream a couple of weeks ago and Matt & Lucas are here to tell you all about it in case you missed it! The guys also chat about some other news lately, the prospects of the PS VR2, and then […]
Episode 203 – GOTY 2022 Extravaganza! 19 Jan 2023 1:43 AM (2 years ago)
It’s that time of year again! Game of the year discussion time! …well it was that time of year a couple of weeks ago but we’re doing it anyway! On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt & Lucas discuss their favourite games from the year gone by, as well as what they are most […]
Episode 202 – The Marvel Protocol 21 Dec 2022 9:22 PM (2 years ago)
The Game Awards for 2022 just happened and there was a bit to unpack, so Matt & Lucas have compressed it all down to bring you the most important and pertinent facts on the latest episode of the DBG podcast. The guys also discussed the new gen upgrade for The Witcher 3, and reviewed The […]
Episode 201 – No Noose is Good Noose 1 Dec 2022 1:02 AM (2 years ago)
With episode 200 behind us it’s time to catch up on our game review backlog. Matt & Lucas give gaming news a miss on this episode and share their thoughts on the epic God Of War: Ragnarok, as well as sports game iterations FIFA 23 and PGA2K23, and also chat about Gotham Knights. We hope […]
Episode 200 – Industry Veterans?? 10 Nov 2022 3:23 AM (2 years ago)
After nearly 12 years we’ve finally made it to episode 200! This episode is a celebration of the history of Drop Bear Gaming and it made history for us by being our first episode live streamed on Twitch! Not only that but Matt & Lucas were also joined by guest drop bears Karl aka The […]
Episode 199 – Alley Oopsie! 29 Sep 2022 2:29 AM (2 years ago)
It’s the last episode of the 100’s and what better way to close out the century than with discussions about game announcements? On this episode Matt and Lucas chat about the Disney/Marvel Video Game Showcase, the Ubisoft Forward including the Assassin’s Creed 15 year anniversary celebration, and the latest PlayStation State of Play. They also […]
Episode 198 – Cult of Gamescom 6 Sep 2022 2:30 AM (2 years ago)
Matt and Lucas are back once again, this time discussing Gamescom 2022 and some of the interesting things shown there. The guys also had a chat about the leaked and then confirmed upcoming Assassin’s Creed game “Mirage”, as well as a few other bits and pieces before Matt shared his thoughts on Saints Row and […]
Episode 197 – Prime AF 11 Aug 2022 2:11 AM (2 years ago)
Matt & Lucas are back! We apologise for another long break between episodes after a busy (and COVID-infected) last month and a half but the DBG podcast is back for another round. On this episode the guys discuss Stray, the Multiversus open beta, the Overwatch 2 closed beta, as well as share their thoughts on […]
Episode 196 – (Non)E3 2022 Extravaganza! 20 Jun 2022 1:02 PM (2 years ago)
It’s that time of year again! June, the historic month for game companies to reveal their secrets. This year there is officially no E3 but the Summer Games Fest has filled in the gap as best they could despite most of the big publishers opting out of June (or maybe opting out of 2022 altogether?). […]
Episode 195 – That’s A Paddlin’ 6 Jun 2022 1:49 AM (2 years ago)
Lucas and Matt are back just in time to chat about the early June news ahead of the big Summer Games Fest stream and Xbox Showcase stream which are happening over the next week. On this episode the guys discuss the new name for Dragon Age 4, PlayStation’s latest State of Play, how cool The […]
Episode 194 – Biohazards and Nostalgia 7 May 2022 2:19 PM (2 years ago)
A trip down nostalgia lane and weird supernatural biohazards are the order of the day on this episode of the DBG podcast. After a quick run down of some of news Lucas shares his review of the bizarre sci-fi genre-crossing Cernobylite, then Matt dives into Star Wars chat as he discusses LEGO Star Wars Skywalker […]
Episode 193 – The Obi Wan Effect 13 Apr 2022 2:23 AM (3 years ago)
Episode 193 is finally here! We recorded this episode nearly two weeks ago but have only just managed to finish editing it. On this episode we discussed Gran Turismo 7 and the curse of live service games, the immense weirdness of Ghostwire Tokyo, and the guys shared their initial thoughts on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. We […]
Episode 192 – Horizon Flooded East 17 Mar 2022 2:58 PM (3 years ago)
It has been a wet Summer here on the East coast of Australia but Matt & Lucas have finally managed to negotiate the flood waters and get together to record a new episode of the podcast! On this episode the guys run through some of the big news topics since they recorded last as well […]
Episode 191 – Target Acquired 7 Feb 2022 2:16 AM (3 years ago)
Well it has been a huge few weeks in the gaming industry since we recorded last. Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for US$69 billion, Sony acquired Bungie for US$3.6 billion and both have said they have more to come. On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt & Lucas share their thoughts on those two moves […]
Episode 190 – Dropicron Variant 17 Jan 2022 1:19 AM (3 years ago)
52 days without a podcast! It’s crazy what the holiday season mixed with a sprinkling of COVID-19 can do to podcasting plans, but Matt & Lucas are finally back! Normally by this time of the year we would have thrown down a Game Of The Year EXTRAVAGANZA and an episode about what we are looking […]
Episode 189 – Far Squeal 25 Nov 2021 4:45 PM (3 years ago)
There are a few big hitters on the cards for this episode including Far Cry 6, Riders Republic, the GTA Trilogy “Definitive Edition”, and of course the big one: My Friend Peppa Pig. Join Matt and Lucas as they share their reviews of those games as well as talking about some recent news. We hope […]
Episode 188 – Nostalging 7 Nov 2021 8:47 PM (3 years ago)
No more delays! Episode 188 is overdue so we better get it bloody posted. Instead of cleverly using the quiet times to take long breaks between episodes Matt & Lucas decided to wait until every game came out, so the review backlog is stacking up. Have no fear though, they will get through it all […]
Episode 187 – Murder On The Podfloor 7 Oct 2021 12:21 PM (3 years ago)
A week and a half after being recorded episode 187 is finally uploaded! Yay! Matt & Lucas recorded this one right before Matt went on holiday for a week so not much was happening in the editing department but your patience has been rewarded dear listeners! On this belated episode the guys make a bunch […]
Episode 186 – Mimecast 16 Sep 2021 8:32 PM (3 years ago)
Sony have finally decided to share some glimpses of what they’ve been working on! Late last week we were treated to the PlayStation Showcase stream for 2021 and it had some beauties. On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt & Lucas discuss what was shown and what were their highlights from the showing (and […]
Episode 185 – Hibernation & Betas 22 Aug 2021 9:31 PM (3 years ago)
The classically quiet third quarter of the year rolls on as we creep towards the busy end of the year. Our boredom has a cure though because fortunately for us it seems like now is the perfect time to be running betas for upcoming games! On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt & Lucas […]
Episode 184 – Who Said Chivalry is Dead? 26 Jul 2021 3:22 AM (3 years ago)
We are in the doldrums of the gaming year in that lull after E3 but before the fourth quarter release avalanche but never fear because Matt & Lucas have still managed to find some stuff to talk about! Matt shares his thoughts on the latest Elder Scrolls Online expansion as well as the Console Enhanced […]
Episode 183 – E3 2021 Extravaganza! 17 Jun 2021 2:48 AM (3 years ago)
It’s that time of the year again! The start of June brings around E3 and that means a whole bunch of game announcements and news and of course the DBG Annual E3 Extravaganza!!! Before the Extravaganza could begin on this episode though Matt & Lucas had to get a few reviews out of the way. […]
Episode 182 – Timeloops & Terror 27 May 2021 3:00 AM (3 years ago)
On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt & Lucas finally share their thoughts on Resident Evil Village and the new PS5 exclusive Returnal from developer Housemarque. As usual the guys chat about some semi-recent news while cracking jokes and having a laugh. Good old classic DBG. We hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 181 – Inside Outriders 28 Apr 2021 9:48 PM (4 years ago)
Matt & Lucas can’t stop playing Outriders so they decided it was time to give the game an official DBG review. Spoiler alert: it’s a whole lot of fun. Apart from that the guys also discuss some recent news including Cyberpunk 2077 sales and refund numbers, and PS5 becoming the fastest selling console of all […]
Episode 180 – Married With Children 13 Apr 2021 4:55 PM (4 years ago)
After a 6-week hiatus thanks to the planning and execution of a wedding and honeymoon followed by a COVID lockdown Matt & Lucas are finally back with another episode of the DBG podcast!! On this show the guys catch up on some of the biggest news and discuss whether or not brick and mortar gaming […]
Episode 179 – You Get What You Deserve 2 Mar 2021 12:12 PM (4 years ago)
Isn’t it funny how some things happen at coincidentally just the right time? On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt & Lucas talk about a bunch of the latest news from the gaming world including the exceptionally timely hack of CDPR. The guys also discuss PlayStation’s latest State of Play stream, the killing blow […]
Episode 178 – Cyberflunk 2077 2 Feb 2021 8:57 PM (4 years ago)
It’s finally time to talk about Cyberpunk 2077… Matt & Lucas definitely have things to say about the most anticipated game of 2020, but that’s not all that’s on this episode of the DBG podcast. The guys also talk about some of the big news from the past couple of weeks (including their thoughts on […]
Episode 177 – GOTY 2020 Extravaganza! 21 Jan 2021 1:31 AM (4 years ago)
Happy New Year! Yes we are a bit late but hey, these things happen. Matt & Lucas have finally managed to get an episode recorded in 2021 (DBG turned 10 at the beginning of this year!) after holiday breaks and illness. It just so happens that this very first episode of 2021 should in fact […]
Episode 176 – Don’t Cross The Streams 6 Dec 2020 8:34 PM (4 years ago)
As we close in on Drop Bear Gaming’s 10th Birthday at the end of this month we decided it was time to try something new. Matt & Lucas sat down in front of a camera and recorded this episode of the podcast live on the shiny new DBG twitch stream! The guys discussed Xbox xCloud, […]
Episode 175 – Inside The Next-Gen 19 Nov 2020 6:08 PM (4 years ago)
The next generation of video game consoles have finally arrived! Although Matt & Lucas hadn’t quite got their Xbox Series X’s at the time of recording this episode they definitely had their PS5s and had well and truly tried them out. On this episode of the DBG podcast the guys discuss their initial impressions of […]
Episode 174 – Skal Me Maybe 11 Nov 2020 1:27 AM (4 years ago)
The next gen is officially upon us! Xbox Series X launched yesterday and PS5 launches tomorrow so join Matt & Lucas for one last run down of the latest news about both consoles. Once that is out of the way you can listen to the guys discuss their first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and […]
Episode 173 – Hypocrites and Hackers 5 Nov 2020 1:37 AM (4 years ago)
Matt & Lucas are back after skipping podcasting duties in October due to AFL related reasons. That is all done and dusted now so they are back in front of the microphone just in time for the final lead up to the next gen console launches. On this episode Matt rants about CD Projekt Red […]
Episode 172 – It’s About Time 8 Oct 2020 2:43 AM (4 years ago)
In true Drop Bear Gaming form Lucas and Matt start this episode discussing news that dropped literally one day after they recorded the last episode. The Microsoft acquisition of Bethesda. The guys also talked about the initial previews of the Xbox Series X and how it may not need launch exclusives to succeed after all. […]
Episode 171 – RPGs And Remasters 25 Sep 2020 1:09 PM (4 years ago)
The guys continue through their backlog of game reviews this week as well as discussing more about the PS5 pre-orders. Lucas gets nostalgic with Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2, and tries something new with Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars; and Matt gets a taste of what’s to come from Xbox’s acquisition of InXile with […]
Episode 170 – 2K Sports, It’s In The Name 17 Sep 2020 10:12 PM (4 years ago)
Oh glorious day! We finally know the important details for both of the next gen consoles! On this episode Matt & Lucas discuss the pricing and release dates for the Xbox Series X and the PS5 as well as everything shown during the PS5 Showcase yesterday. Once they got all of that goodness out of […]
Episode 169 – Wipeout with Jellybeans 24 Aug 2020 9:30 PM (4 years ago)
Gaming news has been pouring out over the past few weeks so it’s about time Matt and Lucas got caught up on it all. On this episode of the Drop Bear Gaming podcast the guys discuss news like Halo Infinite’s delay, Epic Games Vs Apple, Ghost of Tsushima multiplayer and more in between reviewing Relicta […]
Episode 168 – Tsushima? I Hardly Know Her! 11 Aug 2020 1:28 AM (4 years ago)
Lucas and Matt are back after a short hiatus and they are joined by The Game Train Podcast’s Karl for a huge catch up on what’s been happening in the gaming world. After quick reviews of Destroy All Humans and Carrion the guys jumped into the Xbox Games Showcase before sharing their thoughts about Ghost […]
Episode 167 – Forward Formula 17 Jul 2020 9:56 PM (4 years ago)
After a bit of a delay to recording this episode it’s here! This episode is predominantly about Ubisoft and all the good and bad reasons that they have been dominating the gaming news recently. Lucas and Matt open the show by discussing the first ever “Ubisoft Forward” stream which showed off the big games Ubisoft […]
Episode 166 – Tactics and Spoilers 2 Jul 2020 9:00 PM (4 years ago)
It has been two weeks since the release of The Last Of Us Part 2 and so it seems like it’s about time to have a spoiler chat! Let’s not get ahead of ourselves though because there has been other stuff happening during the last two weeks. First up on this episode Matt shares his […]
Episode 165 – When Pandemics Attack 15 Jun 2020 10:01 PM (4 years ago)
The DBG podcast is back after taking a break last fortnight and we’ve got a massive episode for you all to make up for it. First up on this episode Matt shared his reviews of Shark GTA aka Maneater, remasters of Saints Row The Third and Mafia 2, and the new Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath […]
Episode 164 – It’s Heating Up 18 May 2020 9:30 PM (4 years ago)
We are closing in on the dates when E3 2020 would have been happening if it wasn’t for that pesky coronavirus so that means developers and publishers are starting to trickle out some tasty news morsels. On this episode of the show Matt & Lucas discuss Sekiro, Assassin’s Creed 3 on Switch, a new bluetooth […]
Episode 163 – State School Samurai 4 May 2020 9:30 PM (4 years ago)
Coronavirus restrictions are being eased and that means Matt and Lucas are back together recording once more! On this triumphant return to the same room the guys discuss Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, what Ubisoft are up to, The Last Of Us Part 2 news, and Lucas shares his first impressions of last year’s Sekiro: Shadows Die […]
Episode 162 – Bits & Pieces 20 Apr 2020 9:34 PM (5 years ago)
There isn’t much happening at the moment as society slumbers while COVID-19 runs it’s course but that isn’t going to stop Lucas & Matt from recording the podcast! On this episode the guys chat about how the coronavirus is affecting their lives, discuss the newly revealed PS5 controller the DualSense, and Matt talks about how […]
Episode 161 – What Was Old Is New 6 Apr 2020 10:45 PM (5 years ago)
The COVID isolation continues but not even a pandemic can stop us from posting podcast episodes! On the latest episode of the DBG podcast you can hear Matt & Lucas review a couple of twenty year old games… well technically the remake/remasters of some twenty year old games. Specifically Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Resident […]
Episode 160 – Socially Distant 23 Mar 2020 9:00 PM (5 years ago)
The world is firmly in the grip of COVID-19 so while you’re self-isolating in your home why not escape it all for a little while with an episode of the DBG podcast! There’s a lot of doom and gloom out there at the moment so why not ditch that gloom and focus on DOOM! On […]
Episode 159 – Fantasy Showdown 9 Mar 2020 8:59 PM (5 years ago)
There may be a slow start to gaming in 2020 but that doesn’t mean we can’t find things to talk about here at DBG! Matt & Lucas return on this episode of the podcast to discuss first impressions of Final Fantasy XIV, the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, and Lucas’ review of Hunt: Showdown. The […]
Episode 158 – A World of Pure Imagination 24 Feb 2020 11:56 PM (5 years ago)
With our Decade in Review series finished it’s time to get back to business as usual here at DBG HQ. After a slow start to the year we now have some games to review and so we decided to call on a friend of the show for some help. On this episode Matt and Lucas […]
Episode 157 – Decade In Review Part 4 10 Feb 2020 9:30 PM (5 years ago)
Our trip in the way-back machine has come to an end with this final episode in our Decade In Review series. On this episode Lucas and Matt finish off their look back at the last ten years in gaming with discussions about 2018 & 2019, the rise of cloud gaming, and the interesting stories of […]
Episode 156 – Decade In Review Part 3 3 Feb 2020 10:00 PM (5 years ago)
It’s time for the third part of our Decade in Review mini-series of podcasts as we edge closer to the end of our discussion about the 2010’s. On this episode Matt & Lucas share their highlights of 2016 and 2017, have a chat about the cultural phenomenon that was Pokemon GO, and discuss the introduction […]
Episode 155 – Decade in Review Part 2 27 Jan 2020 8:46 PM (5 years ago)
Our journey in the way-back machine continues in part two of our Decade in Review podcast series. On this episode Matt & Lucas share their highlights and favourite games from 2013-2015, as well as discuss Obsidian Entertainment’s journey from imminent closure to Kickstarter success to acquisition by Microsoft, the decade of Assassin’s Creed, and much […]
Episode 154 – Decade in Review Part 1 21 Jan 2020 12:28 AM (5 years ago)
Happy New Decade everyone! Jeez it seems like we haven’t had a post for you guys since a decade ago! Okay now that we’ve got the terrible Dad jokes out of the way it’s time to look back at the past ten years in gaming, take stock, remember the good times fondly, and prepare for […]
Episode 153 – GOTY 2019 Extravaganza! 19 Dec 2019 4:17 AM (5 years ago)
It’s that time of the year again: sleigh bells are jingling, halls are being decked, and of course lists are getting checked twice. Lists of the best and worst games of this year that is! The annual DBG game of the year EXTRAVAGANZA episode is here although this has been a kind of slow year […]
Episode 152 – Uncharted Space 1 Dec 2019 12:23 AM (5 years ago)
The Force is strong with this episode! The deal between Disney and EA has finally brought us the single player Star Wars game that we have been waiting a decade and it’s a pretty good one. On this episode of the DBG podcast Matt and Lucas discuss Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, then Matt reviews […]
Episode 151 – Not The Best Choice 18 Nov 2019 1:42 AM (5 years ago)
151 is a prime number! That means you’re in for a PRIME podcast episode. On this episode of DBG Matt and Lucas start off with some quick Drop Bear TV-Watching chat, followed by reviews of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and The Outer Worlds. The guys close out the episode with their very […]
Episode 150 – The Milestone Episode 30 Oct 2019 11:00 AM (5 years ago)
Believe it or not, Drop Bear Gaming has made it to 150 episodes! On this episode Matt & Lucas reviewed Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint and then discussed it’s reception in the market and Ubisoft’s decision to delay some upcoming games. Next up Matt reviewed PS4 exclusives Concrete Genie and the MediEvil remaster before the […]
Episode 149 – A Micro-transaction Too Far 7 Oct 2019 1:05 AM (5 years ago)
It’s that time of year again where the sports games start dropping their annual releases. On this episode of the DBG podcast Lucas gives his review of the micro-transaction heavy NBA2K20 while Matt let’s us know what’s new in FIFA 20. Matt also reviews Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch Remastered, the guys […]
Episode 148 – Grinding My Gears 17 Sep 2019 12:58 AM (5 years ago)
On this episode Lucas revisits Control, Matt shares his thoughts on the PS4 interactive story Erica, Lucas reviews Gears 5 and the guys share their first impressions on NBA2k20. We hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 147 – Many, Many, Many Games 7 Sep 2019 3:03 AM (5 years ago)
We are back dear listeners! After holiday cruises, excessive day job work hours, and various illnesses Matt and Lucas have finally returned to present episode 147 of the DBG podcast. On this long awaited episode the guys discuss many, many, many games which they spent many, many, many hours playing during the extended time since […]
Episode 146 – The One That Isn’t 143 11 Jul 2019 2:55 AM (5 years ago)
It’s a bit of a quiet spell in the gaming world at the moment but of course Matt and Lucas can always find something to chat about. On this episode of the DBG podcast the guys discussed the console release of pixel-art indie platformer Furwind, a little bit about the new EA Originals game Sea […]
Episode 145 – E3 2019 Extravaganza 16 Jun 2019 10:56 PM (5 years ago)
E3 has come and gone for another year and boy oh boy this year was jam packed! On this E3 Extravaganza episode Matt & Lucas were joined once again by Karl (aka The Lyrical) from Game Train Podcast to discuss Watch Dogs Legion, Keanu Reeves, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Project Scarlett and so much more! […]
Episode 144 – E3 Is Coming 8 Jun 2019 3:44 PM (5 years ago)
It’s that time of year again! E3 is on this week so on this episode Matt & Lucas discuss some of the stuff which has been revealed, annnounced, leaked, or rumoured for E3 2019! Of course before they get to that there are games to talk about! Matt shares a bit more of his thoughts […]
Episode 143 – Microtransactions and Letdowns 10 May 2019 4:21 AM (5 years ago)
The long awaited Mortal Kombat 11 has finally arrived and it is chock-full with a crazy story-line, amazing fighting, and microtransactions. Tune in to this episode of the DBG podcast to hear Matt’s review of the game, as well as a discussion about the latest PS4 exclusive Days Gone. Lucas also revisits NBA2k19 with a […]
Episode 142 – Press Square To Everything 13 Apr 2019 4:21 PM (6 years ago)
The Division 2 arrived and we accidentally forgot to record a podcast since because we have been too busy playing it! Worry not though dear Drop Bears because we have returned with a fresh new episode for your earholes. Have a listen to find out our thoughts on the closed beta for Mortal Kombat 11, […]
Episode 141 – Exceeds Expectations 15 Mar 2019 10:45 PM (6 years ago)
Surviving in harsh and unforgiving environments is the theme of this episode as Matt & Lucas review Far Cry New Dawn and Anthem, and Lucas shares his thoughts so far on Metro Exodus! Matt also reviewed indie games Awesome Pea and Pode along the way. We hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 140 – Betas, Zombies, and Terry Crews 23 Feb 2019 5:20 PM (6 years ago)
A week after recording it Episode 140 is finally here. Matt and Lucas had a chat about their first impressions with Anthem, The Division 2 private beta, and Lucas gave his reviews of Resident Evil 2 and Crackdown 3.
Episode 139 – Jetpack Loading… 6 Feb 2019 2:07 AM (6 years ago)
There’s a new member in the Drop Bear family! Matt’s son Oscar was born on the day the last episode of the podcast was posted. He’s a little too young to appear on the podcast right now (or even to play video games at all actually) but guess who isn’t too young? Matt & Lucas! […]
Episode 138 – Happy New Year 2019 15 Jan 2019 9:50 PM (6 years ago)
Matt and Lucas are back after the end of year break and they are excited for what this year has in store for us! On this episode of the DBG podcast the guys share what they got up to over the Christmas break including reviewing Just Cause 4 and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and then […]
Episode 137 – GOTY 2018 Extravaganza 24 Dec 2018 2:20 AM (6 years ago)
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is only hours away so before we gorge ourselves on delicious food and celebrate consumerism we thought this would be the perfect time to share our thoughts on gaming in 2018. With arguably some of the best games of all time coming out this year it has been […]
Episode 136 – The Woes Of Online 7 Dec 2018 8:11 PM (6 years ago)
The guys are back after a short work and Red Dead Redemption induced hiatus to discuss Red Dead Online, Fallout 76, Battlefield V, and more. We hope you enjoy the show 🙂
Episode 135 – If No One’s Around… 8 Nov 2018 6:55 PM (6 years ago)
Two episodes in one week? It’s unheard of! Well, my fellow Drop Bears, this is a special occassion. One of the biggest games of all time has arrived: Red Dead Redemption 2. Sit back and listen as Matt and Lucas have a chat about their greatest and worst things from the game. Also on this […]
Episode 134 – 10,000 Suplexes 6 Nov 2018 2:19 AM (6 years ago)
Prepare your ear holes fellow drop bears because this episode is jam packed! Matt bought a Nintendo Switch finally so he shares his thoughts on the system, as well as two Switch games “Paw Patrol On A Roll” and the LEGO Harry Potter Collection. Lucas lets us know how he went with diving into WWE2K19 […]
Episode 133 – Top Marks 13 Oct 2018 10:13 PM (6 years ago)
Forza Horizon 4 has arrived and it’s bloody magnificent. Join Matt and Lucas as they share their thoughts on the newest entry in the best racing franchise on console. Matt also tells us about the huge RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition, as well as his first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Sit […]
Episode 132 – Sports and Superheroes 22 Sep 2018 4:46 PM (6 years ago)
Matt and Lucas are back and they have games to talk about! Lucas has been playing NBA2k19 and Matt has been playing FIFA 19 so they share their thoughts on those games, and then they discuss the massive PS4 exclusive game Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Episode 131 – Off The Market 2 Sep 2018 12:39 AM (6 years ago)
After a seven week hiatus including employment changes, illness, and marriage, Matt and Lucas are BACK! It’s just a short episode this time around because that aforementioned illness is still hanging around but like we always say “a short episode is better than no episode at all”! Matt shares his thoughts on Zoink Games latest […]
Episode 130 – Ark Detecting 16 Jul 2018 1:56 AM (6 years ago)
Lucas has something special for us all on this episode, a hardware review for a change! He got the chance to try out the new ModMic 5 microphone which is a pretty nifty little piece of kit. Meanwhile Matt discovered exactly how deep the world of The Crew 2 goes, and the guys had a […]
Episode 129 – Good Enough 29 Jun 2018 9:58 PM (6 years ago)
It’s all about sequels on this episode of the DBG podcast with the guys sharing their thoughts on Unravel Two, Rainbow Skies, and first impressions on The Crew 2. They also discuss Fallout Shelter, and have a bit of a chat about the Australian Senate inquiry into loot boxes. We hope you enjoy the show […]
Episode 128 – E3 2018 Extravaganza! 15 Jun 2018 5:32 AM (6 years ago)
Ahh yes, the craziness of E3 has come and gone for another year and it has left us with a whole bunch of great games to look forward to and some pretty excellent talking points. On this episode of the podcast Matt and Lucas go through some of their highlights from the week, and share […]
E3 2018 – PlayStation Press Conference 11 Jun 2018 6:51 PM (6 years ago)
The award for most bizarre E3 press conference of the year goes to PlayStation! Yes I know, Nintendo haven’t done theirs yet but I think PlayStation have taken the cake already. If you look past the ridiculously long “intermission” in the middle of the show they actually had some really quality stuff to show including […]
E3 2018 – Ubisoft Press Conference 11 Jun 2018 1:49 PM (6 years ago)
Ubisoft opened a packed press conference in their usual style with a live performance for Just Dance 2019. Once they got that out of their system it was time for a non-stop flow of new trailers and gameplay footage for some of the best looking and most anticipated upcoming games. The first stop for the […]