Episode Notes Review Discussions are an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases, the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. Follow Quin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Quantum_Arbiter Follow Mike on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeIP Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends. Follow Us Here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrrationalPod Insta: https://www.instagram.com/irrationalpassions Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/irrationalpassions Our Discord: https://discord.gg/bSdtq9G

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review Discussion

ShowNotes It’s here! The next two chapters of Final Fantasy VII Remake are here, and even if they’re just DLC expansion that comes along with the PS5 upgrade of FF7R, it’s absolutely still worth talking about. Join myself, Alex O’Neill, and Professor RPG Himself Scott White to give our review and thoughts on the $19.99 DLC “Episode Intermission”, which is available to all PS5 owners of Final Fantasy VII Remake. No, unfortunately, that does not include the PS4 owners. This additional piece of content composes of two episodes featuring Yuffie! Spoiler Discussion begins at 26:26, onward!

Final Fantasy VIIR "Episode Intermission" Review Discussion

Episode Notes It’s another rendition of Patch Notes! A one on one show featuring myself, Alex O’Neill, and my best buddy Brian “Nabeshin” Jackson! This week we are joined by Jess & Andrew Cogswell of UpperCutCrit.com to talk all about Mass Effect! With the Legendary Edition just a few days away, we discuss the aged issues of military politics, great character moments, and racism in the Mass Effect series, and much more! Don’t forget to follow Andrew & Jess: @awildjessichu @cogsthewell Follow Alex: @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin: @Nabeshin186

Patch Notes 1.03: Revisiting Mass Effect

Episode Notes We're back, myself, Alex O'Neill, and Brian Nabeshin Jackson, to sit down and talk about video games and whatever we'd like to talk about! Today we are continuing our conversation from last time, discussing new consoles, games we need to say something on, and also round out July - December of video games in 2020 and talk about the best and worst. We also share our personal Top 10 lists of the year and fill out some final idea categories.

Patch Notes 1.02: The Best & Worst of 2020 Pt. 2

Episode Notes Hello we're back! Yes, it's just Fireside, or one on one, or whatever you want to call it, but we finally have a name for myself, Alex O'Neill, and my good friend Brian 'Nabeshin' Jackson, and our sit down chats. The name fits the idea, periodically we still plan on sitting down and giving updates on what we think of things going on or games coming out. Plus, tune in to our second part to hear our top 10 games of 2020. In this episode, Nabeshin and I reflect on January through June as well as tangents, next gen consoles, Nabeshin's leave from IPP, and just about everything else. Download: Follow Alex: @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin: @Nabeshin186

Patch Notes 1.01: The Best & Worst of 2020 Pt. 1

Episode Notes Jarrett and Scott sit down to talk about Zachtronic's latest game, the military tactical title, Mobius Front '83. For fans of RTS and other tactic-heavy games, this game should be on your radar!

Mobius Front '83 Review Discussion w/ Jarrett + Scott

Review Discussions are an initiative to talk past or beyond a review or in place of a written/video review in a more timely manner. They’re an interview-style discussion hoping to discuss specific aspects of the game in question that may or may not be included in the written review. In some cases the discussion will be the only critical conversation we put out for a game, in others it may complement a review. For full disclosure, the PR representative of this title is a personal friend of the reviewer. Quin Hoffman is joined by Andrew Cogswell of Uppercut to discuss, the adventure game where you capture creatures which are kinda bug and kinda snack, Bugsnax! Bugsnax has you traveling to Snaktooth Island to uncover the truth behind the mystery behind the creatures which inhabit the island. Follow Quin on Twitter! - Follow Andrew on Twitter! - Follow Uppercut! - Follow Irrational Passions! Quin's Thoughts in Review: The most fun I had in Bugsnax was when I solving the mystery and watching the ecological structures of the island work, but these are also the parts which hurt the game. You have to be the one constantly interacting with the local bugsnax to get these interactions to happen. Even the narrative falls victim to this as well, you as the player character are very much the driving force which makes the world feel less lived in. On top of this, the big narrative reveal at the end of the game feel flat for me because it was visible earlier with the game. There is a lot of heart in Bugsnax but the game falters occasionally. Quin was provided with a review code of Bugsnax by a PR representative.

Bugsnax Review Discussion feat. Andrew Cogswell

Welcome back to Irrational Passions Presents. This time, two of your favorite Irrational Passions Podcasts hosts Alex O'Neill & Brian Nabeshin Jackson once again sit down one on one to discuss what's coming in this next generation. With the purchase of Bethesda, Microsoft has poised themselves to take a whole new array of games as exclusives. PlayStation also has FF16 under its belt, with possibility of more. Plus, the two discuss what Nintendo has been doing and why it's working. Follow Alex @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin @Nabeshin186

Next Gen Check In, Just Before Launch w/ Alex & Nabeshin

With everyone being horny for the Gods in Hades, Quin Hoffman holds an official panel with two esteemed guests to determine which God is the most attractive and who also provides the best abilities in the game. He is joined by Ash Parrish from Kotaku & Jess Cogswell from UpperCut. Join them for a wild ride to determine the Top God in Hades. Follow the hosts and guests! Quin Hoffman Ash Parrish Jess Cogswell

Ranking the Hades Gods

Quin Hoffman is joined by Monti Velez, Editor-at-large of UpperCut Crit, to discuss the puzzle game A Fold Apart. A Fold Apart is a puzzle game which is centered around the long-distance relationship between a teacher living in the country and an architect in the city. Follow Quin on Twitter! - Follow Monti on Twitter - Follow IrrationalPassions! - Follow UpperCut Crit! Quin was provided with a review code of A Fold Apart by a PR representative.

A Fold Apart Review Discussion

Alex and Nabeshin are back together to chat about a new topic: exclusives. Specifically the turmoil of how they've both found themselves feeling about many of Sony's first party offerings this generation.  The two discuss and breakdown the complaints, feelings, and frustrations, namely Alex, from God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-Man, and especially The Last of Us Part II. This is definitely a highly critical conversation, apologies if it unintentionally ruffles any personal feathers. Follow Alex @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin @Nabeshin186

This Generation's Approach to Exclusives

Quin Hoffman is joined by Mike Burgess, Video Producer, & Alex O'Neill, Editor-in-Chief, to discuss the recent mobile port by the Alto Team & Serenity Forge, The Alto Collection. The Alto Collection is comprised of two games, Alto's Adventure & Alto's Odyssey. Both are endless runners with dynamic weather effects and take place on a beautiful mountain slope as well as a gorgeous desert. Follow Quin on Twitter! - Follow Mike on Twitter! Follow Alex on Twitter! - Follow the Site! Quin was provided with a review code of The Alto Collection by a PR representative.

The Alto Collection Review Discussion

Alex and Nabeshin try and have an open and difficult conversation about where Alex feels about The Last of Us in 2020. Alex reflects on where he was at and being a strong advocate for The Last of Us as well as what he feels like after the limited advertising of The Last of Us Part 2. Apologies for any overstepping in the conversations, but please feel free to give us feedback on this! Follow Alex @ALFighter27 Follow Nabeshin @Nabeshin186

All Our Concerns About The Last of Us Part II

Once again it's time to join two friends by the fireside, this time to discuss those special games that speak to our very soul. Alex and Nabeshin pick apart that most recent experience with The Wonderful 101 and beyond!

Fireside Chats: Games That Speak to Our Soul

Quin Hoffman is joined by Chris Compendio of Uppercut to discuss the dystopian action-adventure game, Liberated. Liberated takes place in the backdrop of a near-future dystopia on the brink of revolution, some pretty weighty themes, but does it deliver? How does its depiction of revolution hold up when compared to the real world and even the moment we find ourselves here in the United States? Read Chris' written review of the game over on Uppercut! Follow Chris on Twitter Follow Quin on Twitter Both Chris and Quin were provided with review copies of Liberated by the PR representatives of the game. 

Liberated Review Discussion with Chris Compendio of Uppercut

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