Firmware Update 2.03: Game of the Year 2017, Part 1

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 2.02: The Road to Game of the Year 2017

On this edition of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm are back after a long time away to discuss all the news from The Game Awards. And hey, founder and former co-host Tyler Lee helps to get the ball rolling on our own Game of the Year awards by hashing out the final seed for our upcoming tournament.
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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 1.95: EVO Within

Firmware Update 1.95: EVO Within

In the latest news episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm are still buzzing about the EVO 2017 fighting game tournament and all the announcements that came along with it. They’ve also played the Destiny 2 beta, and Telltale has a handful of announcements. Busy times!
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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 Special: 2017 Gaming Preview

Firmware Update Special: 2017 Gaming Preview

In this special edition of The Firmware Update, Joe and Malcolm look ahead through the 2017 gaming calendar. Let me tell you, friends, it’s already looking pretty stacked.
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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 1.65: PlayStation Does Paris

Firmware Update 1.65 - PlayStation Does Paris Games Week 2015

This week on The Firmware Update, PlayStation hits up Paris Games Week 2015 with a gaggle of announcements, which was basically what their Gamescom press conference would have been. Also, Joe and Malcolm finally watch Rick & Morty, bro.
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