Firmware Update 1.92: Gone Gold

Firmware Update 1.92: Gone Gold

The latest news-only episode of The Firmware Update is a doozy, as game companies seem keen on revealing as much as possible right before E3 2017. The games we can expect to see at the big show, the games we definitely won’t see, and a bonafide gaming legend rides again, baby!
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Firmware Update Special – E3 2017 Predictions

Firmware Update Special - E3 2017 Predictions

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

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 1.91: Playing with Power

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

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 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 1.88: Zero Breath

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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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 1.84: The Road to Game of the Year 2016

Firmware Update 1.84: The Road to Game of the Year 2016

This week on The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm are joined by former co-host Tyler Lee to discuss Diablo III’s throwback event, Mass Effect: Andromeda, PlayStation’s most recent success, and — oh, yeah — get the ball rolling on their annual Game of the Year tournament.
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