Podcast

Friends Per Second

Games, Leisure, Video Games

Three nerds. Three microphones. Zero clue what we're talking about - a video game podcast from Skill Up, Jake Baldino, and Lucy James.

Video Games chart
#11
Episodes
107
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
2 hr 15 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

107 episodes, newest first

  1. A Farewell to BioWare | Friends Per Second #107

    Show notes

    One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to http://Ridge.com/FRIENDS for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE

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    Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at http://WarbyParker.com/FRIENDS — and using our link helps support the show.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro with special guest host Max Scoville

    13:41 RIP BioWare

    45:41 Ridge (ad)

    48:25 Next Gen Console Discussion

    01:05:19 Interview with Kazuhisa Wada, Shigenori Soejima, and Akane Kabayashi of the Persona 4 Revival Team!

    01:14:17 Warby Parker (ad)

    01:17:21 Lucy's been playing Stranger Than Heaven

    01:31:10 Ralph and Jake have been playing the Ocarina of Time Remake

    01:46:17 Max has been playing Hellraiser Revival

    01:54:09 Jake's been playing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    01:58:33 Lucy's been playing Penguin Colony

    02:05:57 Lucy, Max, and Jake have been playing Switch Sports Resort

    02:06:29 Lucy's been playing Truckful

    02:15:39 Show and Tell

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 36 min
  2. We asked Blizzard the big questions about World of Warcraft: Forever | Friends Per Second #106

    Show notes

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast item per box for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!

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    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    04:20 Gears of War E-Day Discussion

    20:58 User Question 1

    32:20 Raycon (ad)

    35:25 WoW Forever Interview with Clay Stone

    01:07:05 Factor (ad)

    01:09:34 Star Wars Galactic Racer Discussion

    01:29:48 User Question 2

    01:35:27 Ralph is STILL playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

    01:44:10 Jake's been playing Hellraiser Revival

    01:51:40 User Question Rapid Fire Round

    02:03:38 Show and Tell

    02:09:14 Wrap Up

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 13 min
  3. Can Activision save Halo? + Control Resonant & Ace Combat 8 review discussions | FPS #105

    Show notes

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    5:06 Xbox Reset Discussion

    27:47 Ralph Talks Us Through the Latest Bungie Update

    42:19 Raycon (ad)

    44:39 Everyone's Been Playing Control Resonant

    01:14:17 User Question 1

    01:23:49 Lucy and Ralph Have Been Playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

    01:35:32 Ralph is BEGGING Everyone to Play Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

    01:48:22 Lucy and Jake Have Seen the Resident Evil Movie

    01:58:02 Blizzard Block02:12:08 User Question 2

    02:16:39 Show and Tell

    02:24:47 Wrap Up

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond

    --

    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 hr 27 min
  4. The Wolverine review debrief feat. Gene Park (Washington Post) and Mitch Saltzman (IGN) | FPS #104

    Show notes

    One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FRIENDS at https://www.Ridge.com/FRIENDS #ridgepod

    --

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast item per box for 1 year while supplies last. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!

    --

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

    --

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    07:12 Wolverine Discussion Pt. 1 with Gene Park and Mitchell Saltzman

    31:10 Ridge (ad)

    34:19 Wolverine Discussion Pt. 1with Gene Park and Mitchell Saltzman

    59:31 Factor (ad)

    01:01:46 Kojima Breaks Up with Sony Discussion

    01:12:06 Ocarina of Time Remake Reactions

    01:21:03 Lucy and Jake have been playing The Blood of Dawnwalker

    01:34:49 Interview with Konrad and Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz of Rebel Wolves

    02:05:10 Raycon (ad)

    02:07:28 Ralph's been playing Onimusha

    02:14:46 Jake's been playing Halloween: The Game

    02:19:47 Lucy's played some Valor Mortis

    02:26:28 Everyone's been playing Big Walk

    02:32:22 Jake's been playing An Eggstremely Hard Game

    02:33:47 Ralph's been playing Gears of War E-Day and Metro 2039

    02:39:15 Show and Tell

    02:42:53 Wrap Up

    --

    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond

    --

    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 46 min
  5. Let's talk about GTA 6 (and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past) | Friends Per Second #103

    Show notes

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    9:10 GTA 6 Extended Look Discussion

    26:14 Factor (ad)

    28:35 Lucy's seen The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past

    40:27 Ralph's played Marvel's Wolverine

    48:06 Jake's been playing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2

    59:14 Jake and Ralph have been playing Star Wars: Zero Company

    01:14:42 Lucy's played Stranger Than Heaven and Persona 4 Revival

    01:23:58 Ralph's been playing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

    01:32:57 Jake and Ralph have been playing Hyperdrop

    01:38:12 Lucy's been playing Blood Dungeon

    01:42:02 Show and Tell

    01:54:07 Wrap Up

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond

    --

    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr 57 min
  6. The biggest games of the year are about to release (and we played a bunch of them) | FPS Ep #102

    Show notes

    🔒 Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/friends and use code FRIENDS to protect your privacy! 🙌

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    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!

    --

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro with Guest Host Ben Hanson

    07:21 Beast of Reincarnation Discussion

    18:51 Ben's been playing Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls

    30:01 Lucy's been playing Onimushia: Way of the Sword

    37:17 DeleteMe (ad)

    39:23 Jake's been playing Updates for Crimson Desert and Ghost Recon Wildlands

    49:39 Ralph's been playing Star Wars: Zero Company

    59:07 Lucy's been playing Servant of the Lake

    01:04:55 Factor (ad)

    01:07:20 User Question

    01:19:33 Ben's been playing Big Walk

    01:33:28 Ralph's been playing Stormforge

    01:38:41 Lucy's been playing Contact Protocol

    01:46:08 Ralph's been playing Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave

    01:57:25 Show and Tell

    02:21:54 Wrap Up

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 hr 25 min
  7. After Halo Campaign Evolved, do we want/need a Halo 2 Remaster? | FPS Ep #101

    Show notes

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    07:22 Ralph and Jake have been playing Halo Campaign Evolved

    45:17 Raycon (ad)

    48:38 Lucy's been playing Silent Hill: Townfall

    01:04:26 Ralph's been playing Splatoon Raiders

    01:14:57 Jake's been playing Rhythm Heaven Groove

    01:16:58 User Question

    01:31:10 Lucy's been playing Clicky Islands, The House Dreams Along With Them, and The Incident at Galley House

    01:36:43 Show and Tell

    01:47:25 Wrap Up

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr 50 min
  8. Is modern gaming cooked? | Friends Per Second #99

    Show notes

    Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/friends and use

    code FRIENDS to protect your privacy!

    --

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!

    --

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

    --

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro ft. Guest Host Chris Grant

    18:08 Xbox Discussion

    32:50 DeleteMe (ad)

    35:46 Factor (ad)

    38:11 State of the Industry Discussion

    01:06:22 Raycon (ad)

    01:09:10 User Question

    01:18:11 Ralph and Lucy have been playing The Blood of Dawnwalker

    01:28:27 Jake's been playing AC Black Flag Resynced

    01:37:58 Chris's been playing Doom The Dark Ages Revelations and Deltarune

    01:49:33 Lucy's been playing Denshattack!

    01:55:28 Steam Machine Discussion

    02:12:15 Show and Tell

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    2 hr 30 min
  9. Sony ditches physical media, but will gamers ditch Sony in response? | FPS Podcast #98

    Show notes

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

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    A huge thanks to Kyle Bosman for joining us. Pleas do check out his stuff over at https://www.youtube.com/@UCSJL4mrS3z_nnvsJ-gkOQ5A

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves up cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr 42 min
  10. The honeymoon is over as Xbox prepares to close multiple studios | Friends Per Second #97

    Show notes

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    03:05 What's Going On with XBOX

    37:36 Control Resonant Interview with Mikael Kasurinen and Sean Durrie

    53:26 Control Resonant Impressions

    1:04:11 Summer Game Fest Impressions

    2:04:57 Show and Tell

    2:12:31 Wrap Up

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 hr 15 min
  11. We asked the God of War Laufey Game Director about that cube.... | Friends Per Second #96

    Show notes

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 15% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro / Housekeeping

    07:50 Sony State of Play

    34:14 Raycon (ad)

    35:50 Interview with God of War: Laufey Director Ariel Lawrence

    1:04:41 Summer Game Fest Showcase

    1:37:17 Interview with That's No Moon, CCO Taylor Kurosaki and Game Director Jacob Minkoff

    2:13:04 Xbox Showcase

    2:29:05 Wrap Up

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 hr 32 min
  12. Sony is back in the exclusives business - will Xbox follow next? | Friends Per Second #95

    Show notes

    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!

    NOTE: We recorded this before the Bungie/Destiny 2 news broke.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    04:21 PlayStation

    10:16 Ralph's played a preview of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

    28:45 Factor (ad)

    31:34 Lucy's been playing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

    42:40 Jake's been playing Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

    55:56 Ralph and Jake have been playing Forza Horizon 6

    01:08:29 Ralph's been playing Deep Rock Galactic Survivor

    01:12:10 User Question

    01:24:08 Show and Tell

    01:38:42 Wrap Up

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    Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond

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    --

    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr 42 min
  13. We asked the Mixtape devs how they made 2026's highest rated game | Friends Per Second #94

    Show notes

    Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at http://WarbyParker.com/FRIENDS — and using our link helps support the show.

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    Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/FRIENDS

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    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 15% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

    --

    Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a free breakfast for life! Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    02:25 Starfox 2026 Discussion

    14:25 Steam Controller Discussion

    27:33 Square (ad)

    30:12 Warby Parker (ad)

    33:34 Mixtape Interview with Johnny Galvatron and Woody Woodward

    49:54 Mixtape Discussion

    01:03:40 User Question

    01:09:10 Raycon (ad)

    01:11:23 Hello Fresh (ad)

    01:13:55 Jake's Thoughts on 007 First Light

    01:27:15 Ralph's Been Playing POE 2, Diablo IV, and AC Black Flag (original)

    01:42:41 Lucy's Been Playing Dead as Disco

    01:44:54 Show and Tell

    02:02:11 Wrap Up

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 hr 5 min
  14. So far, the new Xbox boss is saying (and doing ) the right things | Friends Per Second #93

    Show notes

    Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Nutribullet Ultra +2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    05:49 Xbox News

    26:48 Hello Fresh (ad)

    29:14 Interview with Saros Creative Director Gregory Louden

    50:16 Jake and Ralph Have Been Playing Saros

    01:05:23 Ralph's Been Playing Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

    01:11:05 Everyone's Been Playing Pragmata

    01:21:31 Lucy's Been Playing Vampire Crawlers, The Expanse Osiris Reborn, and Titanium Court

    01:39:02 Interview with Titanium Court Creator AP Thomson

    02:00:57 Show and Tell

    02:10:02 Wrap Up

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 hr 13 min
  15. These PS5 price hikes are a serious problem | Friends Per Second #92

    Show notes

    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!

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    Timestamps

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:16:34 Mario Galaxy Movie Review

    00:33:44 PS5 Price Hikes

    00:55:25 Raycon (Ad)

    00:57:48 Factor (Ad)

    01:00:32 User Question

    01:08:27 Samson Review

    01:19:09 I Am Just Christ Review

    01:26:35 Forza Horizon 6 Impressions

    01:35:09 Raccoin Impressions

    01:37:28 Fishbowl Impressions

    01:39:48 Fix Force Impressions

    01:42:06 Neverway Impressions

    01:45:50 Lenovo Legion Go S Impressions

    01:53:41 Show & Tell

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 8 min
  16. Exclusive: Crimson Desert voice actors react to the game's reviews and INSANE reception | FPS #91

    Show notes

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Update Day / Movie Talk

    07:44 Ralph's New Setup and Kojima Beef

    12:23 Crimson Desert Discussion

    49:02 Raycon (ad)

    51:51 Interview With Kliff (Alec Newman) and Duane (Alex Jordan) From Crimson Desert

    01:20:01 Hello Fresh (ad)

    01:22:18 User Question 1

    01:27:59 User Question 2

    01:36:43 Lucy's Been Playing Pokemon Pokopia

    01:42:57 Jake's Been Playing Screamer

    01:48:04 Lucy's Been Playing Oh My AI and The Sims

    01:59:14 What's Coming Out Soon

    02:06:09 Show and Tell

    02:15:15 Wrap Up

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    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 18 min
  17. Crimson Desert is the most hyped game since Elden Ring - can it deliver? | FPS #90

    Show notes

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro / GDC Discussion

    11:11 Lucy Played Zero Parades

    19:37 Ralph Played Screenbound

    22:42 Lucy Played At Fate's End

    28:59 Lucy Played My Arms Are Longer Now

    32:19 Mixtape Discussion

    34:26 Xbox Next Gen Discussion

    43:36 Pokemon Pokopia Discussion

    54:17 The Pet's Table (ad)

    57:08 Resident Evil Requiem Discussion With Grace (Angela Sant'Albano) and Leon (Nick Apostolides)

    01:13:54 Hello Fresh (ad)

    01:16:54 Crimson Desert Discussion

    01:25:00 Lucy's Been Playing Minos

    01:25:54 Lucy's Been Playing Canvas City

    01:28:16 Jake and Ralph Have Been Playing Marathon

    01:40:17 Show and Tell

    01:54:17 Wrap Up

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    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    1 hr 58 min
  18. Why Resident Evil Requiem is absolutely peak ft. TheSphereHunter (FPS #89)

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    Let's meet our hosts!

    - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 12 min
  19. Mewgenics creator Edmund McMillen stops by to chat life, review scores & more | FPS #88

    Show notes

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro & Catch Up

    06:58 Horizon Hunter's Gathering Discussion

    22:26 User Question

    32:02 Mewgenics Interview with Creator Edmund McMillen

    59:54 Pet's Table (ad)

    01:01:56 Chubbies (ad)

    01:03:52 Everyone's Been Playing Cairn

    01:30:42 Jake's Been Playing Menace

    01:37:59 Lucy's Been Playing TR-49, Bloodletter, Mixtape, Hozy, and Titanium Court

    01:46:00 Hello Fresh (ad)

    01:48:52 Reanimal Interview with Tarsier Studios CEO Oliver Merlöv

    02:11:04 Show and Tell

    02:30:42 Wrap Up

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    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 34 min
  20. We played (and loved) Resident Evil Requiem | Friends Per Second #87

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro with Guest Host Chris Plante

    12:53 Xbox Dev Direct Discussion

    29:05 Factor (ad)

    31:39 Resident Evil Requiem Impressions

    50:44 Thoughts on Highguard

    01:30:09 Raycon (ad)

    01:33:10 User Question

    01:40:48 Chris's Been Playing Perfect Tides: Station to Station

    01:45:46 Jake's Been Playing Halo Fireteam Raven

    01:48:53 Lucy and Jake Have Been Playing Cairn

    02:02:13 Ralph's Been Playing Silksong

    02:23:18 Show and Tell

    02:35:05 Wrap Up

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    - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

    - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.

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    2 hr 38 min