In this special episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm hop aboard the hype train on the way to E3 2017, spreading joy and ironclad predictions for what’s going down at this year’s show. From third-party developers such as EA, Ubisoft, and Bethesda to the Big Three of Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, it’s time to make an online record and be made fools in just a few days time. Continue reading
Firmware Update Review – Persona 5
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, it’s all about Persona 5 as Joe & Malcolm bust shadows for two hours. How well does the latest entry in Atlus’ flagship RPG series stack up to the hype? Come on in and find out!
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Firmware Update Review – Mass Effect: Andromeda
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm muse about Mass Effect: Andromeda in their full-length review. What does the sci-fi epic have to offer players, and what does the future hold for Bioware’s galaxy-hopping franchise? Hop aboard and find out!
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Firmware Update Mailbag – May 11th, 2017
In this special edition of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm dive into their mailbag and answer a lengthy email from longtime listener Reneid Klein. Knee surgery, Destiny, half-spent shampoo bottles, Persona 5, and anime discovery are all on the docket, so clear an hour of your day and get in here!
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Firmware Update 1.91: Playing with Power
In the latest news-only episode of The Firmware Update, the long-lost, original Play Station — yes, two words — is finally up and running. Joe & Malcolm also talk about the future of Mass Effect, Call of Duty: WWII, and much more!
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Firmware Update 1.90: The Phantom Zone
In the latest news-only episode of The Firmware Update, Persona 5 has fully stolen Joe & Malcolm’s respective hearts. Also, the good times are rolling for Naughty Dog, and a whole new hardware contender enters the arena. Video games!
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Firmware Update Review – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm spend an hour talking about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Just how good is the Nintendo Switch’s marquee launch title? Strap in!
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Firmware Update Review: Nintendo Switch
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, it’s a hardware review as Joe & Malcolm break down their month-long experience with the Nintendo Switch. What’s great? What’s less great? What does it mean for PlayStation and Xbox? Let’s find out!
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Firmware Update 1.89: Good Night, PS3
In the latest news-only episode of The Firmware Update, the PlayStation 3 is winding down, so Joe & Malcolm recap their favorite memories of the 10-year-old machine. Also, Mass Effect: Andromeda is a big ol’ mess. Get in here!
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Firmware Update 1.88: Zero Breath
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm tackle what might be the biggest week yet in a busy 2017 with Horizon: Zero Dawn, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and the launch of the Nintendo Switch. All that, plus the Vita’s saddest birthday ever, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and much more!
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