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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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 Review – Sundered
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, Malcolm takes everyone on a deep dive of a flashy new action platforming game, Sundered. How does it stack up against other titles in the burgeoning Metroidvania class? Listen and find out!
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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 Review – The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, the latest season of Telltale Games’ flagship series is up for review – The Walking Dead: A New Frontier. How does it stack up to previous seasons? Shamble on in and find out!
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Firmware Update Review – Injustice 2
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, it’s a superhero showdown as Malcolm reviews the latest from NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2! What’s to love, and what could have used some work? Come find out!
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Firmware Update Mailbag – July 13th, 2017
In this special edition of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm dive into their mailbag and answer a lengthy email from longtime listener Reneid Klein. We thank our first-ever Patreon supporter, Joe fawns over Nier: Automata and gears up for Horizon: Zero Dawn, discuss bitchin’ movie gun fights, the genius of Norm Macdonald, and our favorite underappreciated movies.
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Firmware Update Review – The Surge
In the latest episode of The Firmware Update, it’s a deep dive into Deck13’s latest offering, The Surge. How does its stack up compared to other games in the burgeoning Souls-like genre? Let Malcolm and Joe tell you all about it!
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