Firmware Update 2.15: Classically Trained

Firmware Update 2.15: Classically Trained

On the latest episode of The Firmware Update, Joe has felt Tetris Effect’s warmth and is ready to spread its gospel to all who will listen. Meanwhile, a whole lot of people are rootin’ and tootin’ around the wild west, and the full lineup of games featured in Sony’s PlayStation Classic microconsole leaves a lot to be desired. Continue reading →

Firmware Update 2.01: Life Before Death Stranding

Firmware Update 2.01: Life Before Death Stranding

On this edition of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm are hours away from a busy weekend that features both The Game Awards and PlayStation Experience. With Hideo Kojima and his superpals all in the LA area, we’ve got a pretty good idea of what’s going to feature prominently at both shows. Other stuff is happening too, though!
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Firmware Update 2.00: SIX BUUUUUUUUUUXXXZ

Firmware Update 2.00: SIX BUUUUUUUUUUXXXZ

No one stopped us when they had the chance and now we’re here: a giant-size 200th episode of The Firmware Update, guest starring founding co-host Tyler Lee. Our hubris and your negligence let this happen — now let’s talk about some video games!
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Firmware Update 1.97: Dumb As a Shenmule and Twice As Ugly

Firmware Update 1.97: Dumb As a Shenmule and Twice As Ugly

In the latest news episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm get their first real look at Shenmue III along with the rest of the world and…hoo boy. At least we’ve got NPD numbers to talk about!
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Firmware Update 1.96: Dance Dance Revolution

Firmware Update 1.96: Dance Dance Revolution

In the latest news episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm feel the beat with not one but two all-new Persona dancing games! Plus, WB decides to throw a wet blanket on everyone’s excitement for Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Boogie down and get in here!
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Firmware Update 1.94: Super Patreon

Firmware Update 1.94: Super Patreon

In the latest news episode of The Firmware Update, Nintendo steals the limelight once again by announcing what we all knew was coming,  while Joe & Malcolm are lured back into Final Fantasy XV with platinum trophies and monster trucks.

Oh, and the show is now on Patreon. Wait, what?!

Patreon.com/TheFirmup
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Firmware Update 1.89: Good Night, PS3

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 1.87: Beast Mode

Firmware Update 1.87: Beast Mode

In this inadvertently mammoth episode, Joe & Malcolm discuss the passing of a gaming legend, major PS4 updates, and much, much, much, much more!
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Firmware Update 1.86: Switch Hitter

Firmware Update 1.86: Switch Hitter

In this edition of The Firmware Update, it’s an upside-down new reality in which a vindictive game show host is the most powerful man on the planet, Malcolm preorders a Nintendo Switch, and Joe wears a chocobo hat.
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Firmware Update 1.85: Game of the Year 2016

Firmware Update 1.85: Game of the Year 2016

In this edition of The Firmware Update, Joe, Malcolm, and former co-host Tyler Lee finish what they started and hash out the best that 2016 had to offer. Get comfy, it’s a long’n!
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