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This week, Darcy and Phil are talking game jams, handheld games, and tough choices in games. They also prepare for The Game Expo 2025 - stay tuned for our coverage of the convention! Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Phil reflects on Australian animals that have made their way into the gaming world, with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach featuring the ever lovable quokka. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Pokemon game is on the way! Darcy and Phil unpack the recent Pokemon Presents, giving their thoughts on Pokemon Legends Z-A. They also talk local events, gaming adaptations, and games they wish were given a chance. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil and Zack were joined on this week's show by Haydon Bakker, the technical designer at the Melbourne-based indie studio, Ghost Moth. Ghost Moth recently released their puzzle dating simulator, Matchmaker: Dungeon Heart, which Phil has been trying out! In the second half of the show we were joined by Sam Leitch, the sole developer at Soliloquy Games. Leitch recently put out his first game, Wren's Resurgence, and spoke to us about the five year journey he had from initial ideas to current release. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we had a State of Play showcasing a whole bunch of new games, including the new direction for the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise and a brand new Sonic racing game. The team unpacks their favourite announcements, as well as chatting what they played over the holidays. Games discussed: Minecraft, Link's Awakening, Princess Peach: Showtime, Jurassic World Evolution 2, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, Split Fiction, Dream of Another, Forza Horizon 5, Stray Gods Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack, Darcy, and Harrison talk co-op games you can play with that special someone in your life (or your friends, that also works). We also discuss the Multiversus shutdown, ACMI's upcoming gaming exhibits, the Magic the Gathering cinematic universe, and why console to PC ports just don't work. Games discussed: Multiversus, Untitled Goose Game, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Sims, Magic the Gathering, The Last of Us. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the grand finale! The Player One team are talking about the best games they played in 2024. It was an incredible year for games, with plenty of high-octane action, mysterious worlds, devious puzzles and multiplayer thrills to go around. We can't wait to see what next year will bring! Games discussed: Outer Wilds, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Balatro, Animal Well, UFO 50, Marvel Rivals, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Black Myth: Wukong, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Hades II, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Pokemon Legends: Z-A Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack is joined by a mysterious, Harrison-sounding Wizard! The wizard peeks into their crystal ball as the two cast their guesses for The Game Award nominees and argue about the award show indie curse. The pair also look back on Game Awards of years prior, talk about their most-wanted remakes, and end things off with a magical quiz. Games discussed: Inscryption, Digimon Survive, Black Myth: Wukong, Balatro. Pokemon Black/White, Kid Icarus: Uprising Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack and Harrison look into their crystal ball and attempt to predict what the Switch 2 could (or maybe should...) look like and trust me, this one's a doozy! The duo also talk Pokemon's new online TCG, the year in gaming TV shows, and some rapid-fire news. Games discussed: Inscryption, Minecraft, Warhammer 40K, Brawlhalla, Pokemon, League of Legends, Fallout, Multiversus Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack, Rav and Harrison get nerdy with some Dungeons and Dragons talk as they unpack the latest edition/revision/update/whatever the new DnD book is supposed to be. We also hear from Aussie streamer JustShads_ about games streaming with a disability, who Darcy spoke to at PAX Aus 2024. And we end on the most disappointing quiz of all time... Games discussed: Hades II, Sonic Frontiers, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, Subnautica, UFO50, Pokemon, Dungeons and Dragons Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had a very busy weekend at PAX Aus 2024, watching, talking about, and of course playing plenty of games on the showroom floor. Zack and Harrison unpack the event, from their general thoughts to their favourite games. We also hear from some of the local indie developers putting out great games for you to check out! Games discussed: Hexaquest, Frogreign, Draculesti, My Arms Are Longer Now, Grist, Pokemon Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bianca, Darcy and Rav get on board the hype train for PAX Aus 2024! The team talk best community games, video game adaptations, and of course what they're keen to see and do at the convention. We'll be on the scene at PAX so we're sure to see you all there! Make sure to tune into our previous episodes to catch our interviews with some of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners! Games discussed: Halo Infinite, I Love Hue 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, Minecraft, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Sonic the Hedgehog, Polybius Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne International Games Week kicks off this week with plenty of events for all sorts of gamers. Tune in to hear the low-down on what you can expect this week! You can also find the full program here. We also hear from Martin Stradling, solo game developer behind Rita, a 2024 PAX Aus Indie Showcase winner. Martin goes over the game's design and inspirations. In the second half, we get to know Player One's newest host, Harrison! We also chat the new Minecraft update and end on a quiz in a brand new format. Games discussed: Modern Warfare 3, The Finals, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Two Point Campus, Black Myth: Wukong, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Minecraft Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back from our season break with a whole lot of gaming news! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the PS5 Pro (hint: it's not good), find out what games we've been playing, and catch our chats with some very special guests! We were joined on the show by James, the one-man team behind the card game Oracle. Oracle is a social deduction game that was one of the winners of PAX Aus 2024's Indie Showcase! James takes us through the development of the game, from when how it started on a whim to where it ended up now. In the second half of the show, we were joined by Luke Miller, the creator of Melbourne Queer Games Festival. MGQF 2024 is an online festival running from 25 September to 13 October showcasing games from queer creators across the world. Luke talks about the festival's significance and why games that explore queer identities are important to all of gaming culture. Games discussed: Palworld, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Subnautica, Yakuza Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final show of season 3, and we've been blessed with not one, but two video game movie trailers! Zack and Darcy talk about why the Minecraft movie looks... unpleasant, but at least Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looks good! The team also talk Concord being taken off store shelves, the Australian Game Developer Awards, their favourite villains and nostalgia bait. Tune in for the final show of season 3! Games discussed: Concord, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Civilisation VI, Malware, Minecraft, Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow the Hedgehog, Astro Bot Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots to cover this week as Zack and Darcy tackle the wonderful slew of announcements from Gamescom 2024 and dive into the Melbourne International Games Week program! MIGW is running 3-13 October with so many events, from theatre shows to play-tests to educational workshops. Tune in to hear what we're keen for and if you see us there - say hey! We're also talking game preservation as a new report from the National Film and Sound Archive, in collaboration with The Strong National Museum of Play and BFI National Archive, found that games are being lost to time. You can find the full report here: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/international-video-games-preservation Games discussed: Borderlands 4, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Monster Hunter Wilds, Frostpunk 2, Goat Simulator Remastered, Overwatch, Marvel's Avengers, Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Zack, Darcy, and Bianca go through some hefty news, with studio acquisitions and ongoing legal feuds across the gaming landscape. In The Playlist, Zack gets back on the metroidvania train with Dead Cells while Bianca goes over a card game classic, Magic the Gathering. The team then ask the question: is the current gen disappointing? With the PS5 and Series X/S consoles losing some of their hype, whether or not they've lived up to expectations is on the mind. In the second half, the team design their dream games, reminisce about mobile classics, and go head-to-head with the quiz. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN Games discussed: Valorant, Life is Strange, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Minecraft, Skyrim, Terraria, Cities Skylines You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rav and Darcy take over this week! In news, we've got a new gaming festival launching in Australia, as well as the closure of an iconic gaming magazine. The team also talk what they've been playing this week - Darcy embraces teenage angst with Life is Strange while Rav gives a small preview of Hive Jump 2: Survivors (keep your eyes peeled for the full review!) Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN Games discussed: Valorant, Life is Strange, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Minecraft, Skyrim, Terraria, Cities Skylines You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a hefty bit of news in this show, with video game actors going on strike and the closure of the iconic X-Box 360 store. We also catch up with Rav, Darcy and Zack to find out what they've been playing, before jumping into asymmetric multiplayer, the best NPCs and movie tie-in games. Games discussed: Nova Lands, Surgeon Simulator, Mortal Kombat 1, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Bloodborne PSX, Operation Tango, Among Us, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is all about the best of the worst and the worst of the best. Join Jack, Darcy and Rav as they talk hate-playing games, the ups and downs of battle-passes, and the worst levels in the best games. Games discussed: Gotham Knights, Satisfactory, Boyfriend Dungeon, Fall Guys, Waframe, Spider-Man Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday from 8pm. Tune in on 90.7FM, DAB+, or via the SYN website, syn.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.