Firmware Update 1.77: Slim Shady

Firmware Update 1.77: Slim Shady

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This week on The Firmware Update, Joe and Malcolm catch up on a huge backlog of news, not least of which includes a redesigned PS4 leaking ahead of Sony’s big event in New York City. Also, Malcolm becomes a confused old man halfway through the show.
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Firmware Update 1.76: No Man’s Sky’s the Limit

Firmware Update 1.76: No Man's Sky's the Limit

This week on The Firmware Update, the long-awaited No Man’s Sky finally sees the light of day, and Joe and Malcolm are space truckin’ all over whatever galaxy the game actually takes place in. Oh, and you’ll have to wait a little while longer for something that’s already been 10 years in the making. D’oh! Continue reading

Firmware Update 1.75: Dat Boi Spark

Firmware Update 1.75: Dat Boi Spark
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This week on The Firmware Update, the sparse summer release schedule opens the door for Joe and Malcolm to be swept away by a tidal wave comprised of Pokémon Go and San Diego Comic Con trailers.
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Firmware Update 1.74: Peaks & Valleys

Firmware Update 1.74: Peaks & Valleys

This week on The Firmware Update, Joe and Malcolm traverse some serious peaks and valleys with June’s release of games like Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, Inside, and Mighty No. 9. And yeah, they’ve been playing Pokémon Go like everyone else you’ve seen on the street.
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Firmware Update 1.73: E3 2016 Blowout

Firmware Update 1.73: E3 2016 Blowout

On the latest episode of The Firmware Update, E3 2016 has come and gone, and your regularly scheduled chuckleheads are here to talk about it. Things happened!
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Firmware Update 1.72: E3 2016 & Uncharted 4

Firmware Update 1.72: E3 2016 & Uncharted 4

This month on The Firmware Update, Joe’s got-danged power goes out about halfway through. Also, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End came out and was really good, and we’re right on the cusp of E3 2016, which means that announcements leaked left and right. Joe and Malcolm talk about all those things, among others!
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Firmware Update 1.71: Walking Souls

Firmware Update 1.71: Walking Souls

This month on The Firmware Update are the games of April 2016, which include Dark Souls III, The Walking Dead: Michonne, and more! Joe and Malcolm also try not to sound too fanboyish about Captain America: Civil War and fail miserably.
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Firmware Update 1.70: Batman v Superman: The Division

Firmware Update 1.70: Batman v Superman: The Division

This month on The Firmware Update, Joe and Malcolm discuss March 2016’s new releases and the games that left an impression on them. Also: Batman v Superman was a bad time for all.
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Firmware Update 1.69: Puzzle Islands & Zombie Countrysides

Firmware Update 1.69: Puzzle Islands & Zombie Countrysides - Dying Light The Following

Joe and Malcolm are back in the first regular episode of The Firmware Update in its new monthly format, discussing the new releases that they’ve played in the past 30 days or so. Since it’s been a while since the Game of the Year tournament, let’s go ahead and lump the games of January and February together, just this once, yeah? Alright!
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Firmware Update 1.68: 2015 Game of the Year, Part 2

Firmware Update 1.68: 2015 Game of the Year, Part 2

The Firmware Update’s 2015 Game of the Year tournament rolls on, as Part 2 of 2 sees Joe, Malcolm, and Travis declare — objectively, officially, and inarguably — the very best game of 2015.
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