Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure

The Markers on the Map Jumbo Coloring and Activity Book 3 is sure to satisfy your craving for adventures in space. This week, join us for a look behind the curtain in a huge retrospective of our first 250 episodes. Relive some of our greatest discussions of the first six years, from humble beginnings to Black Ops rereleases. We discuss not only the podcast format, but some of our favorite episodes, specials, and games. And, a few games we didn't like all that much. As we take a long look at the past, we look forward to the future when the second half of season three premieres later this year. But look no further for some of the show's greatest hits than this massive episode! Keep up with the show during the recording break on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

Sonic and Popeye, together at last. This week, we delve into the other two summer showcases: the Xbox Summer Showcase and the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. Both feature a mind-boggling number of trailers, reveals, and updates to games coming out on... most platforms, aside from a few exclusives. A lot of remakes are headed our way, including Ocarina of Time, Star Fox, Halo, and Persona 4, and a lot of brand new things are happening, namely Persona 6, Xenoblade Genesis, Clockwork Revolution, and Orbitals. It's another two excellent conferences to round out one of the best so-called "Not-E3s" that we've seen since they've begun. And, along with all this, a small discussion on that Star Fox demo! Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

We're that much closer to Evangelion Kart. This week, it's absolutely incredible how many awesome things got announced at Sony's State of Play and Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Showcase. Among those announcements and reveals, are God of War Laufey, Stellar Blade Blood Rain, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. And those three are just a small sample of an endless barrage of premieres, updates, and gameplay from some of the coolest things the industry has cooking up. There's Star Wars, Wolverine, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and even Cuphead. And, no joke, that's still just scratching the surface. Not E3 is back and it delivered. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

That's the look of a new No Man's Sky update. This week, we've got impressions of the first few hours of IO Interactive's 007: First Light. What happens when you take James Bond, throw in a little Uncharted, and a little Hitman: World of Assassination? Apparently, you get one of the year's finest AAA offerings, because this game is amazing. We've also got a whole rundown on Bubsy 4D, now that the full game is out. And with a second Requiem playthrough completed, we've got a lot of talk on what works and what doesn't in the latest from Resident Evil. And there's some interesting news this week, on the lead-up to June's big slate of showcases. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

Me and Jenny go together like Plok and Rayman. This week, we're taking a big look at the start of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the latest from Traveller's Tales' Lego series. With refined, Arkham-style combat and the most detailed characters to date, it feels like a whole new era for the delightful franchise. We're also back with more Requiem as Leon and Grace's journey continues, namely in Raccoon City's RPD. Motorslice is here as well, with some gripes coming in on the game's third big level. We also delve into the Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition that dropped earlier this year and came with its own set of huge complaints. And in news, the end of Destiny 2 has been announced. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

The man with the one-word game. This week, we're delving back into Saros with a completed run to see just how strong Arjun gets on his way to conquering another wild Housemarque loop. Weapons, mechanics, and movement blend together in a frenzied ballet only they can truly provide. After that, it's onto Raccoon City in Leon's big Resident Evil Requiem section, including a discussion on what works and what doesn't. We've also got an early look at the beginning few areas of Motorslice, a surprising new indie game with a lot of charm. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

Yes, we found it. After all this time, we've located something we've searched for and talked about for ages. So we're spending a huge part of the episode discussing the lead-up to this amazing game. After that, we're back on Resident Evil Requiem with a fresh start as Grace and Leon take their early steps into Capcom's unforgiving survival horror masterpiece. After that, we've begun curating islands in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a game that lets you do just about anything, in a very un-Nintendo fashion. This week, we've even got news as major new announcements were made, including a new Star Fox and a fresh look at Stranger Than Heaven. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

It's always eclipse-y on Carcosa. This week, we're taking a big look at Housemarque's latest AAA rougelike game, Saros. In the followup to Returnal, Arjun Devraj fights his way through a hostile world where environments shift every time he goes out, and time works in mysterious ways. Weapons, modifiers, and a system of balance make each run unique as the secrets of Carcosa's eclipses are revealed. We've also got a look at Neverness to Everness, a game that's got a bunch of style, but an overwhelming amount of unfortunate mechanics. Then we have Bubsy 4D's demo, an update on GTA IV, and some more discussion on Marathon. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

When the minigame becomes the game. This week, we've got some early impressions of Capcom's Pragmata, the much anticipated new action IP where third-person shooter and hacking minigame gameplay intertwine to make something truly unique. Hugh and Diana take their first steps in the wild journey within the Moon itself as the story beings. We've also got more progress in GTA IV and a big look at a recent full game playthrough of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch original. It's a pretty great game that does fall into some pitfalls of the genre, but we've got a lot to say. And of course, Marathon continues to be a wild experience. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

Momentum Platforming Extreme. This week, we're sharing some thoughts on the fantastic Super Mario Galaxy movie! Illumination's follow-up is a rollercoaster ride the likes of which moviegoers have never seen. We've also got a ton of this games this week, including a recent playthrough of the legendary Pizza Tower, a momentum-based Wario Land-like in the new era of indie platformers. We've also got a big discussion of Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties, the new side game in the series. Then, Marathon, Mario 64, Grand Theft Auto IV, and... the completion of Screamer, after much difficulty. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.