Console Crusade

Last of Us, Risk of Rain 2, a little Hades, and the Console Crusade Fantasy Critic WHAMMY League 2023.  Last of Us 6 Discussion - (0:43:19)

The guys chat about games they've been playing before recapping episode 5 of HBO's The Last of Us.  The Last of Us Recap - (1:02:32)

A good Direct! It's about damn time, though this podcast is not without EJ's usual Nintendo rage. Nick and Chris show some love to Metroid before the guys reflect on episode 4 of HBO's The Last of Us. Timestamps below. Metroid Love (0:51:47) Zelda Rage (1:06:45) The Last of Us Episode 4 (1:27:59)

Console Crusade's absolutely UNIMPEACHABLE list of their top 100 favorite video games that have ever been made. There are tears, plenty of laughter, and lots of yelling---play a game, revel in their pain, and enjoy.  0:00 - Intro 13:15 - Compiling the list 2:41 - Ranking the list The list: Hollow Knight, Pokemon Crystal, Super Mario World, Mega Man X, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Final Fantasy VI, Super Smash Bros Melee, Skyrim, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Breath of the Wild, The Last of Us, Elden Ring, Fire Emblem Awakening, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country 2, Metroid Dread, Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Shovel Knight, Portal, Mega Man X4, Super Mario 3D World, Pokemon Let's Go: Pikachu & Eevee, Bloodborne, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Super Mario RPG, God of War: Ragnarok, Wind Waker HD, Super Mario Maker 2, Super Mario Bros 3, Yoshi’s Island, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2, Guitar Hero 2, Final Fantasy XII, Xenoblade Chronicles

The fellas discuss Bill and Frank's love story on episode 3 of HBO's The Last of Us. 

The fellas chat about the first two episodes of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation, the casting of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and what seasons 2 and 3 might look like. 

Nick, EJ, Chris and special guest Brennan Allen draft their way into regret for this year's FantasyCritic video game draft. 

Happy New Year! Nick, Chris & EJ catch up after the holidays to chat games they've been playing, trophy hunts and more before diving into their 2022 FantasyCritic draft results. As usual, EJ is angry, Chris is salty, and Nick enjoys it all. 

EJ sits down with his teenage brother to chat Daniel's history with video games!

It's that time of year again---and it's time to get contentious, baby. Nick, EJ & Chris make their picks for who will take home the trophies at the 2022 Game Awards. Get ready for some Elden Ring, God of War, not nearly enough Nintendo, and a couple of salty dudes. 

After a long 8 month hiatus, the fellas return to chat a myriad of things: Pokemon rom hacks, Elden Ring, the Analogue Pocket, game emulation, Kirby, and the 2022 Fantasy Critic League results with a quarter of the year left to go. 

Nick, Chris and EJ make their way through their second annual Fantasy Critic draft! EJ won it all in 2021, but the guys look to make it a little tougher on him this year. Let the games begin!

It's just Nick and Chris this week so of course it's a rambling mess for a while until we talk about Metroid Dread and a bit of the latest Dune film. 00:03:05 games we been had playing 00:42:50 dread overall 00:53:57 dread story spoilers 02:15:22 dune!

Nick, EJ & Chris break down some news from the latest Pokemon Presents, give their thoughts on the WarioWare Get It Together demo, review Monster Hunter & 12 Minutes, then deep dive on Chris's play through of Hollow Knight!

Nick, EJ & Chris chat about the new Nintendo Switch OLED model and its surprising new competitor—the Steam Deck—before deep diving on the Metroid franchise.

Nick, EJ, & Chris chat about Nintendo's E3 2021---and holy heck, did the Big N bring the heat this year! The boys riff on Metroid Dread, WarioWare, Zelda, Smash Bros, Mario Party, and so much more.

EJ, Nick & Chris catch up on games they've been playing (Monster Hunter, Magic: Arena, Crosscode, Pokemon Snap, Call of Duty: Warzone and more!) plus give updates on their Fantasy Critic draft halfway through the year!

Nick, EJ & Chris wax over Sony's weak Playstation showcase, as well as the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes, Pokemon Snap, and Pokemon Legends Arceus. Come for the Pokemon, stay for EJ's rage! 

It's been 84 years, but Nintendo has finally streamed another Direct! Nick and EJ give a quick rundown an reaction to Smash Bros, Zelda, Project Triangle Strategy, Splatoon 3, and more!

Nick, EJ & Chris draft upcoming video game releases in what shapes up to be a heated competition, plus speculate about Nintendo Switch's future!