Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure

Why have simple, when you can have complicated? This week, we're discussing the new tiers of Playstation Plus - the good and the bad. We're also taking a look at the beginning hours of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and the first wave of new tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course DLC. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

There's always news. Always. This week, there just happens to be a massive influx of news, like the way-too-early announcement of a new Witcher game, an unnecessary subscription service for GTA Online, and a fresh delay on a game we've been talking about since the very first episode... and that's just scratching the surface. We've also got some first looks at Wonderlands and Returnal's Ascension DLC. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Drive, Tarnished. We're looking at three of the more realistic racing games this week. Okay, maybe Dirt 5 isn't as realistic, but there's still real cars. The other two are the modern simulators: the newly-released Gran Turismo 7 and the incredibly difficult Dirt Rally 2.0. All three games are excellent additions to the racing genre. We also talk a little more Elden Ring at the top of the show. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Not an Elden Ring episode, but there's still a whole discussion. This week, we delve into the beautiful and dangerous world of Horizon Forbidden West, a great game with a few trappings of the open world machine. We also talk about the latest State of Play and GTAV's next-gen release. Both of us have a few gripes this week. Plus, we've got an all-new segment that takes a look at clothing and style in the world of Pokemon! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

You can boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it. This week we finally delve into Pokemon Legends Arceus, GameFreak's drastically different approach to the series. The results are amazing, and make for the best Pokemon game in ages. We've also got some news to catch up on, like eShop closures, Resident Evil upgrades, and a new Twisted Metal TV show. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Our hearts go out to those affected by senseless war. This week, we each reveal the second half of our top ten plays of 2021. With so many games to choose from, we had to have some honorable mentions as well. Again, we won't spoil anything here in the description, but we've got a lot of recommendations for you in this one. It's the best of the best in this episode! Plus, lore?! Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

It's finally here! We played quite a few games in 2021 - both new and old, so we compiled a list of ten games each that highlighted the year. We won't spoil them here in the description, but there's some really fantastic games inside! We also look at a few games that didn't quite work for us. You may know a few of those... Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Five years later, and the Switch is still going strong. We discuss the latest Nintendo Direct announcements, like a new installment in the Fire Emblem Warriors franchise, the return of Mario Strikers, and the sheer surprise of 48 new courses in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. There's plenty more announcements where that came from, too. Plus, the difficulty debate returns with a discussion of reactions to the new brawler, SIFU. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

The 68.7 billion dollar question. Welcome back! The gaming industry is experiencing one of its biggest shifts ever, as we discuss Microsoft's purchase of Activision-Blizzard - a completely shocking move. Will more company buyouts happen? Bungie's headed to Sony... what's next? We're also catching up and talking about some studios' current trends, and why a look at older generations points out a lot of flaws with the current one. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

FULL SPOILERS for Ghost of Tsushima are here in this massive discussion of Sucker Punch's achievement in the open world genre. Jin Sakai becomes the Ghost over three exciting acts full of intriguing characters and evolving combat mechanics. What better way to end the year? Happy New Year from us here at Markers on the Map, and be on the lookout for new episodes starting February 11th, 2022. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.