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Tomonobu Itagaki Passes Away, Ubisoft Cancelled AC Game and More! - The Gaming Mix Podcast Ep.67

October 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM

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Xbox announces Halo remake, people are like "Why? That's so boring". Meanwhile, Sony releases the 17th remake of The Last of Us and people are losing their minds in excitement.

October 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM

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New episode is out! We've lost an industry legend, Arc Raiders' server slam was a blast, and Ubisoft gives in to BS pressure.

Like, Comment, and Subscribe, and get yo'self Nord VPN on the website while you're at it.

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Yooka-Replaylee - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

October 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM

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Yooka Laylee is back, well.. sort of. This remake/remaster of the original is wildly more impressive, but still is a fairly by the numbers platformer of yesteryear.

Our review!

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Yooka-Replaylee is a solid platformer, even if it does feel like some of its original vision has been dissected away in favor of improving the overall feel of the game. With the conveniences of a map,...

Little Nightmares III - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

October 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM

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Little Nightmares III may have a new developer, but it's still business as usual, for better or worse.

Our review.

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Supermassive Games may have nailed what made the first two games so beloved, but it feels like a safe road they’ve traveled here as opposed to taking some risks to mark their own stamp on the game.

Absolum - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

October 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM

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Absolum is a wildly addictive Beat'em roguelike, that only suffers due to some weak characters and a throwaway story.

Our review.

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What stuck out to me first when seeing Absolum for the first time was its striking visuals, having a balance between the art of both Marvel Comics’ Chris Bachalo and Hellboy’s Mike Mignola, heavy with...

Xbox Gamepass Outrage, EA Buyout and More - The Gaming Mix Podcast Ep.66

October 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM

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Hey @tolkoto.com you really have to check out Bye Sweet Carole. The closest I've seen to a Disney movie made into a game.

October 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM

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Game Pass Outrage, EA Buyout, and discussions about the new Dying Light, and Hades II.

Also, Game Pass is still the best deal in game.. but only if you actually use it.

Are we cancelling ours? Heavens no.

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October 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM

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If you haven't already please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel. We currently have 69 (nice) videos for your viewing pleasure, 65 of which are episodes of our podcast The Gaming Mix. We'd love to do more on YouTube including streams, video reviews, and more. www.youtube.com/@AnalogStick...

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October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM

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Nick Toons and the Dice of Destiny may have sounded great on paper, but its execution is anything but great.

Our review..

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Nick Toons & The Dice of Destiny — Analog Stick Gaming

As shallow as a one-sided die. While I was a tad too old for much of the Nickelodeon craze, Fairly Oddparents, Rugrats, and Jimmy Neutron, I nonetheless enjoy when their properties are well-used. Th...

Borderlands 4 Delayed On Switch 2, Jordan Reviewed BabySteps and More - The Gaming Mix Podcast Ep.65

September 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM

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Borderlands, Trails in the Sky, Baby Steps, and Doug Bowser?

Special appearance by my dog's favorite duck.

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Baby Steps - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM

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As mentioned on @giantbomb.bsky.social's Game Mess Mornings, @wheelieaverage.bsky.social checked out Baby Steps!

Here is our review!

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I have played Baby Steps for review, and truthfully, I went into this game not expecting too much. However, I should know by now that you shouldn’t underestimate Devolver Digital. Their ability to fin...

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Tags Black Panther, Cosmic Ghost Rider into Playable Roster to Fight Thanos in New Gameplay Trailer! — Analog Stick Gaming

September 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM

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Black Panther and Ghost Rider enter into Marvel's Cosmic Invasion brawler!

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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion , the arcade-style tag-team beat ‘em up celebrating the golden eras of classic MARVEL storylines and entertainment, gained two additional playable characters today.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM

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Mine, mine, and mine some more. Oh, and shoot a lot of bugs in the process!

Our review for the fantastic Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor!

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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is one of the best in the Survivors genre due to some choices in its gameplay. It rewards progression with wide assortment of enhancements, modes, new characters, levels, ...

Cronus: The New Dawn - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM

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Cronos: The New Dawn is extremely impressive, and may be Bloober Team's best title to date.

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Bloober Team found their confidence in the Silent Hill 2 remake, and this has shown a side of the studio that could be a force to be reckoned with. Cronus: The New Dawn is easily their best work, and ...

Killing Floor 3 - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM

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ICYMI...

Killing Floor 3 may lack some of its predecessor's depth, but still is a good time with friends, at least for a few hours.

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Killing Floor 3 is vastly more enjoyable with friends as you are communicating and joking around, thanks to full crossplay support, something that Killing Floor 2 didn’t have. The repetition isn’t so ...

Sword of the Sea - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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Sword of Sea is a visually impressive Journey.

See what I did there?

Our review!

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Sword of Sea, like previous Giant Squid releases, is more of an experience than a game, and for the reasons that allow the studio to flex its creative muscle. With some gorgeous spectacles that are pu...

EA Sports Madden NFL 26 - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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*insert Sports terms here* as Madden 26 clears the goalpost with this year's new entry.

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Madden NFL 26 on PC is the best entry in a decade. It’s not perfect, but it’s finally moving in the right direction. If you can stomach a few launch-day hiccups and resist the siren song of microtrans...

The Knightling - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM

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The Knightling, by @twirlbound.com is often a fun experience. I just wish combat was quicker to respond.

Our review

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Knightling has some great ideas and its story is certainly the game's best element. But, the unresponsive combat is the game's biggest failing, and makes encounters more about survival than achieving ...

Metal Eden - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM

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Metal Eden by @reikon-games.bsky.social is absolutely incredible. It's everything I love about videogames.

Our review!

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Metal Eden is a fast-paced shooter that rarely lets up. It's a cyberpunk dystopian arena shooter that is drenched in the brilliance of the same aesthetic that made Ruiner such a visual feast. It's bom...

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Review — Analog Stick Gaming

September 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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Our new reviewer Rebecca takes a look at the new Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma in her Nintendo Switch review!

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Farming, Fighting, and Romance, Rune Factory is back with Guardians of Azuma. As one of two protagonists, you’ll ensure the village is taken care of and that nearby threats are put in check, all while...