Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure

Geoff Keighley returns. This week marks the beginning of Summer Games Fest 2023, and we start with the big show, as well as Devolver's much-anticipated "Return of Volvy." We're talking about brand new updates and reveals like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Sonic Superstars, Remnant 2, Mortal Kombat 1, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Lies of P, Alan Wake 2, Spider-Man 2, and of course, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. It's the return of "not-E3" season as we look into the future of gaming. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Okay, but JP is a bit ridiculous, right? This week, we take the entire episode to delve into our first impressions of the long awaited Street Fighter 6. We give our thoughts on World Tour, Battle Hub, and Fighting Ground, as well as some initial takes on the game's seven new characters. We discuss new central mechanics like the Drive system and custom characters as we take the first steps into this wild new era of Street Fighter action. With an incredible launch weekend, Street Fighter 6 is going to be in the rotation for a long, long time. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

In the words of those who expected GTA6 at the Sony show, "what, no GTA6?" This week, we take a look at Sony's latest Playstation Showcase and go in-depth with two of the bigger segments - Metal Gear Solid Delta, a remake of Snake Eater, and Spider-Man 2's 10-minute gameplay reveal. After that, we discuss a few more games from the show like Bungie's Marathon, Remedy's Alan Wake 2, Foamstars, Final Fantasy XVI, Phantom Blade 0, and a whole bunch more. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

We gotta Ultrahand it to games, they've been pretty great lately. This week, we take a first look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the followup to one of the highest-rated games of all time. And you know what? It's actually a lot better than Breath of the Wild. Then, we discuss the newest season of Fall Guys, which puts a big emphasis on the game's new creative mode. There's also a little bit of news, like the reveal of Mortal Kombat 1. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Stop with the live services, I beg of you! We're back with a small lore cutscene to set the stage. Then, we get right into it this week, with Star Wars Jedi Survivor, a game that shares DNA with Fallen Order, and even improves on it in a few areas. It's a massive game, but not without its flaws. We're also looking at the introductory hours of SpongeBob's Cosmic Shake, and the joys of finally getting to play Future Tone's arcade version. And about that Redfall... Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

A super special episode! It's gonna get weird. Join us for a flashback to the year 2000 as we reflect on the greatest games in the fifth generation. We delve into a bunch Nintendo 64 classics like Turok and Pokemon Stadium, as well as some of the PlayStation's finest games like Tekken 2 and Metal Gear Solid. Plus, a little bit of lore to set the stage, as we do in these special episodes. The Titan, Moonyeller, takes us to a time when polygons revolutionized gaming as we moved closer and closer to modernity. New episodes will return on May 17th, 2023. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

In the words of the show, "I'm playing another RPG." But first, a brief flashback. This week, we're looking at One Piece Odyssey after months of saying we will. It's an interesting take on a more classic-feeling RPG. Then, we delve into things like Live A Live, Black Ops Cold War, and a few other things we've been playing a bit of, lately - a ton of fighting games. Also, Suicide Squad got delayed till 2024, and we have some thoughts. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Ironically, our game topics actually worked as a theme. This week, we're looking at games we've played recently where survival is key. One of those games is Resident Evil 4's new Mercenaries DLC, a return to form for the franchise's best mini game. Then, a long discussion on Dead by Daylight, where playing as the survivor just doesn't seem as fun. After that, the newly-released Meet Your Maker, where you face off against another player's devious world design. It's an episode full of showdowns! Also, we saw a movie. You know the one. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Leon's legendary one-liners. This week, we're taking a big look at the Resident Evil 4 Remake. Does it stack up to the original or is it even better? Capcom's glorious remakes continue in a big way. After that, we've got two new waves of Mario Kart DLC we've yet to discuss, as well as the first steps into the world of Vampire Survivors. Plus, E3's future, Avengers updates, and Tears of the Kingdom's interesting new mechanics! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

"Welcome to the Real Racing Roots '99 Grand Prix." This race consists of seven stages. The first will be Ridge Racer Type-4, the latest on PS+ Premium. Then, a main campaign clear of Minecraft Dungeons. Next, a duo of rhythm games in Guitar Hero Arcade and Theatrhythm Pair Mode. The Grand Prix will end with speed rounds of Kirby co-op, Sonic Frontiers updates, and a first look at Tchia. Good luck! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.