In a long overdue episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm have updated the podcast’s privacy policy, a bee bit Malcolm’s bottom and now his bottom’s big, and Joe secretly nurses a hangover. Video games, too. Continue reading
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Firmware Update 2.06: The Dark Souls of Puzzle Games
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, we learn that Malcolm truly can compare any game to Dark Souls. Meanwhile, Joe gushes about A Way Out, and both hosts completely forget about Dragon Quest. Continue reading
Firmware Update 2.05: The Doctor is In
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm are fresh off of Game of the Year and ready to tackle news again. There are plenty of new game announcements and release dates to go through, so get in here! Continue reading
Firmware Update 2.04: Game of the Year 2017, Part 2
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm are once again joined by co-founding guest host Tyler Lee to finally, finally, name their 2017 Game of the Year. This was very hard! And yes, they all know it’s March 2018. Continue reading
Firmware Update 2.03: Game of the Year 2017, Part 1
On this edition of The Firmware Update, it’s finally time for our long-overdue 2017 Game of the Year tournament. Scheduling has been hectic, so we’re splitting it into two episodes, the first of which covers all eight first-round matchups. In an incredibly loaded year for video games, what shakes out as the cream of the crop? Join Joe, Malcolm, and returning guest Tyler Lee to find out!
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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
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 1.99: Gimme the Loot
With a milestone episode of The Firmware Update approaching, Joe & Malcolm think it’s time to transition the show into one that talks exclusively about the iPhone 8 and all its shortcomings. They quickly decide maybe video games are still the way to go.
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Firmware Update 1.98: Tokyo Late Show 2017
It’s been a few weeks, but the latest news episode of The Firmware Update is all about Tokyo Game Show 2017! Take a load off and hear about all the news that’s clear to hear for North American PlayStation fans.
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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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