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Remap Radio 142: Entering Our 40's Era 19.06.2026 3val 12min

There comes a time in every person's life when they must contend with the question: which golf game is for me? For Rob, well he and his dad spent some time this past week hitting the links in PGA 2k25. Patrick and Chia were both won over by a totally Normal Golf Game, (which they will make Rob play next week when the crew gathers at Highground). Unfortunately, there's only so much golfing that can distract from Xbox closing multiple studios, Epic putting AI in Unreal Engine 6, and Don't Nod teetering on the edge of shutting down for good. As bleak as the AAA space is, at least Steam Next Fest has given Patrick and Chia games to look forward to in the indie zone, including Penguin Colony, the next game from the folks who made Umurangi Generation, and even more golf in the form of Sting and Swing, a stylish looking metroid-vania golfing game.Reminder: Last year, the pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxLinks: Normal Golf Game Screenshot, Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures, Xbox's reverse-2018, Vampire Survivors Fortnite Crossover Might Not Happen Due To GenAIDiscussed:00:00:00 - Intro00:09:00 - PGA 2K2500:30:49 - Normal Golf Game00:42:23 - IRL stream next week00:53:11 - 4th and Goal00:59:33 - Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine closed by Xbox01:17:18 - Dont Nod will run out of money in November01:30:57 - Unreal Engine 6 will include AI01:44:33 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword02:09:53 - Steam Next Fest02:14:13 - Sting and Swing02:16:18 - Pact Warden02:17:48 - Hellraiser: Revival02:30:03 - Slap Out of It02:30:38 - Mr Records02:33:43 - Rob's new mouse02:43:50 - Question Bucket03:07:32 - Outro and announcements See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer Game Fest 2026: A Diary (Part 2) 17.06.2026 2val 28min

Patrick’s third Summer Game Fest comes to a conclusion with the second installment in his two-part diary series, where he walks you through his thoughts, reactions, interviews, and observations from the show. Some of this was recorded from home, some was recorded directly on-site, reflecting the way so much of Summer Game Fest continues after the show is “over.”Reminder: Last year, the pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox00:00:00 - Intro00:06:55 - Alien Isolation 200:10:56 - The Lost Wild00:14:18 - Control Resonant00:28:39 - Resident Evil Veronica00:31:26 - Saw: Genesis00:34:06 - Hellraiser: Revival00:56:58 - Ithaca: A Road Odyssey00:59:16 - D-topia01:03:15 - Blood Dungeon01:16:39 - Forever Ago01:23:00 - Demi and the Fractured Dream01:25:30 - Slap Out of It01:37:47 - Mr. Records01:41:10 - Hot Wheels Infinite Rush01:41:48 - Grounded 201:54:45 - Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis02:03:25 - Super Yooka Laylee Kart02:05:42 - Shot One Fighters02:07:47 - Lazy River02:11:19 - Valor Mortis See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio: Beard Boys Everywhere 12.06.2026 2val 59min

Alas, it’s time to say goodbye to another round of trailermania, but in the meantime, there’s so much for Rob, Patrick, Janet, and Chia to discuss. Besides mulling the latest bleak news about the future of Xbox and GOG sending out weird emails, Janet and Patrick were at Summer Game Fest and walked amongst the video games, where there was lots of conversations about the AI alongside hands-on time with games like Alien: Isolation 2, Control Resonant, and more.Reminder: Last year, the pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxLinks: XBOX Reset, GOG apologizes for emailing Nazi runes to its followers, Here’s How Generative AI Is Being Used In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of AtlantisDiscussed:00:00:00 - Intro00:06:35 - Xbox headed toward massive layoffs00:42:09 - GOG apologizes for emailing Nazi runes to its followers01:03:15 - Summer Games Fest1:12:54 - SGF and AI01:38:05 - Alien Isolation 201:51:31 - Control: Resonant02:07:31 - Stranger than Heaven02:13:12 - Super Yooka-laylee Kart02:15:10 - Crossfire02:26:42 - The Lost Wild02:28:11 - Silent Hill Townfall02:38:45 - Marathon Season 202:52:36 - PGA Tour 2K2502:55:48 - Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer Game Fest 2026: A Diary (Part 1) 10.06.2026 1val 55min

Patrick always brings a microphone with him to Summer Game Fest, but this year, he decided to record his observations and interviews in real-time. Join Patrick he travels to Los Angeles to navigate seemingly endless and confusing embargoes, play lots of video games, and like usual, talk to many of the people making them, too.00:00:00 - Intro 00:9:10 - Day 1 Recap00:12:35 - Ballgame00:42:31 - Day 2 Recap00:45:10 - Recur1:00:51 - Rayman Legends Retold1:04:40 - Trine 61:17:53 - Armatus1:20:37 - Silent Hill Townfall1:23:39 - End of Abyss1:25:40 - Phantom Blade Zero1:29:17 - Out of Words1:46:02 - Day 3 Preamble1:51:41 - Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 140: Stay Focused, Faye 05.06.2026 3val 2min

Summer Game Fest is upon us! But before that, join Patrick, Chia, and Janet as they react to Sony’s lengthy State of Play presentation, and why some of the high-profile games left them feeling a little cold (even if they’re absolutely going to play them). Plus, what to make of Tomb Raider’s AI disclosure? What the heck is a “broughlike”? Do we really need a Rayman Legends remake? Plus, updates on our time with 007 First Light, MapMap, a slew of student games, and more. In The Question Bucket, we ponder if CCU discourse has reached the normies.Links: "Croal lays into "racist" Resident Evil 5," "Did You Mod This" Clip, NYU Gamecenter 2026 Showcase, Amalgam, Deeptower, The Night CourierDiscussed:00:00:00 - Intro00:10:06 - The Sony State of Play00:51:27 - Rayman Legends Retold01:06:58 - Onimusha Way of the Sword01:16:58 - Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantic Reveals AI usage on Steam01:38:00 - 868-BACK01:50:44 - RE502:01:59 - Map Map02:11:58 - Mina the Hollower02:13:41 - 007 First Light02:17:13 - NYU Game Center Showcase02:29:38 - The Question Bucket See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 139 — Double Oh Seven 29.05.2026 3val 6min

Breaking News: three members of Remap Radio are really enjoying 007 First Light, a new stealth/action/Hitman-esque game from the developers behind, of course, Hitman. But Janet, Rob, Patrick, and Chia are also enjoying and thinking about other things, including apocalyptic signs in the PC buying market, the return of “due to ongoing market conditions” (now with a jingle!), and questions about what it means to return to The Witcher 3 so years later. Plus, Patrick has dug deep into Mina the Hollower and is trying to drag Janet and Chia down with him.Links: Bungie Layoffs, Valve raises prices on Steamdeck, Gamers Nexus: The Collapse of Personal Computing, New Witcher 3 Expansion Announced00:00:00 - Intro0:05:24 - 007 First Light1:14:31 - Bungie Headed Towards Massive Layoffs1:19:06 - Steam Deck Raises Prices1:26:24 - The Collapse of Personal Computing2:03:58 - The Witcher 3 is getting a new Expansion2:23:03 - But Whatabout Moonlight?2:31:36 - Mina the Hollower See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mina the Hollower’s Long Journey Underground Is Over 28.05.2026 56min

The developers of Shovel Knight are, at long last, back with a new game—and despite the long wait, it’s absolutely fantastic. Mina the Hollower is a love letter to topdown games like Zelda, mixed in with elements of Castlevania, Dark Souls, and many others. It’s also had a long journey towards release, which was a topic of conversation during a recent chat Patrick had with Yacht Club Games’ founder and director Sean Velasco and programmer David D’Angelo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My Turn - Logan Lucky 25.05.2026 2val 8min

This episode of My Turn was originally a Premium Subscriber only episode, but we're releasing it to everyone while we're taking a break for this week's holiday! If you'd like to listen to more episodes of My Turn, including the upcoming episode on Ocean's Eleven, you can sign up for a library tier subscription at https://remapradio.com/signupWe're back on the road to Ocean's Eleven, next stop: West Virginia. Join Rob, Patrick, Janet, and Chia as they discuss Steven Soderbergh's "Hillbilly Heist" film Logan Lucky. A down on his luck divorcé gets revenge after being fired unfairly from a mining job meant to fix sinkholes at the local NASCAR racetrack. With hilarious antics, touching moments of vulnerability, commentary on class and morality, and Daniel Craig doing a sort of proto-Benoit Blanc performance, this movie has something for everyone on the Remap crew. Tune in next time as we finally pull into the Ocean's station! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 138 — Glizzy Wants Your Game 22.05.2026 3val 21min

As we head into a holiday weekend, why not join Rob, Janet, Patrick, and Chia to discuss mastering time manipulation, the latest installment in “due to ongoing market conditions,” XBOX, the death of Destiny 2, and more? Plus, we’ve got plenty of games, including Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Zero Parades, Creature Kitten, UVS Nirmana, and others! And that’s before we get into yet another long tangent about everyone’s favorite service, Sony Pictures Core.Links: Xbox Chooses New Branding Via Twitter Poll, Sony Announces Playstation Plus Increase Due to Ongoing Market Conditions, Sony Pictures Core, The SphereX, BGG Ad Manager Rejects Ad Campaign Because of "Demonic Possesion", Kickstarter Rolls Back Adult Content Guidelines, The Time Manipulation Tiktok, Embracer Apologizes for Poor Value Creation as it Split Again, People Make Games: Disco Elysium Videos Part 1, Part 2, No/Clip Disco Elysium Documentary, Goodbye Destiny 2Discussed:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:52 - Xbox Chooses New Branding Via Twitter Poll00:07:00 - Due to ongoing market conditions00:22:33 - The SphereX 5.1x Audio System00:33:15 - Sony first party games aren’t coming to PC00:43:03 - BGG Ad Manager Rejects Ad Campaign Because of "Demonic Possesion"00:56:18 - Kickstarter Rolls Back Adult Content Guidelines01:09:10 - Embracer is Spliting Again01:28:33 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book01:40:10 - Creature Kitchen01:50:16 - Zero Parades02:19:47 - Patrick’s kids enter their 3DS Era02:37:30 - Bungie Sunsets Destiny 203:05:29 - UVS Nirmana03:14:04 - Chameleon Twist See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The People vs. Bubsy 4D 21.05.2026 45min

Bubsy is an unlikely franchise to be receiving a new sequel in 2026. Bubsy 4D arrives this week, following one of the worst received platformers of all-time, Bubsy 3D. But is Bubsy 3D misunderstood? What did the original games do right? And why make a sequel, when you could make anything? Patrick went digging for answers with Bubsy 4D developers Fabian Rastorfer and Ben Miller to ask a simple question: Why? It has, of course, a nuanced answer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Premium Preview - Patrick and Janet Rank Every Platformer 18.05.2026 23min

We're launching a new series at Remap, where intrepid jumpers Patrick Klepek and Janet Garcia will attempt what is surely an insurmountable task: ranking every platformer. But first, what even is a platformer? Listen to this preview of our new premium podcast and then head over to remapradio.com/signup and sign up for the library tier if you'd like to hear the whole episode, alongside our other premium podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 137 — Critical Hits 15.05.2026 3val 29min

We’re delighted to welcome our old friend and colleague Renata Price to discuss her new project, Crit Build! Ren joins Patrick, Rob, and Janet to discuss launching Crit Build, Microsoft dismissing the head of its Israeli subsidiary, GameStop’s eBay bid falling apart, and what the heck happened with all that Mixtape discourse. Plus, we’ve got plenty of games to talk about, including Forza Horizon 6, Phantom Brigade, the incredible Ayn Thor handheld, and initial Steam Controller thoughts. Somehow, all of this took us nearly four hours. Five stars, baby!Reminder: Last year, the pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxLinks: Crit Build, EBay Rejects GameStop’s $55 Billion Takeover Bid, Head of Microsoft’s Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military, C L E A R Y O U R M I N D, All This Over… Mixtape?Discussed:00:00:23 - Crit Build 00:34:04 - EBay Rejects GameStop’s $55 Billion Takeover Bid00:50:44 - Head of Microsoft’s Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military01:23:32 - Forza Horizon 602:16:06 - Mixtape Discourse02:37:06 - Steam Controller02:50:44 - AYN Thor02:56:42 - Xenogears02:57:02 - Vagrant Story03:15:31 - Phantom Brigade See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Worth Reading: The Manbreaker and Masculinity 13.05.2026 34min

Welcome back to Worth Reading, where Patrick chats with people doing interesting writing, reporting, and criticism in the world of video games. This week, Patrick’s talking with Aftermath co-founder Chris Person and for the purposes of this podcast, the author of the excellent essay “Baby’ Steps Manbreaker Did Not Break Me.” Talking with Chris felt especially fitting at the moment, because last week, Patrick finally made it to the end of Baby Steps’ wild challenge.Make sure to read Chris’ piece at Aftermath, entitled “Baby Steps’ Manbreaker Did Not Break Me”: https://aftermath.site/baby-steps-manbreaker-did-not-break-me-challange/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 136 - Diamond F’ing Hands or Whatever 08.05.2026 2val 54min

Rob has returned from the world of F1 to join Patrick, Janet, and Chia for another episode of Remap Radio. We dig into Nintendo’s reasons for revisiting Star Fox 64 yet again, the absurdity of GameStop trying to buy eBay, and plenty of video games, including Mixtape, Amberspire, and, yes, yet another dip into Titanium Court. (This time it’s Janet!) In The Question Bucket, we ponder what games we’d take into a time vortex that’d rocked us several decades into the past.links : GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0p8yled1doNew Xbox Boss Continues Big Shakeup With Leadership Changes - https://kotaku.com/new-xbox-boss-continues-big-shakeup-new-leadership-changes-2000693248EX-Zodiac - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5wDKWydhjsPatrick's Shame - https://bsky.app/profile/patrickklepek.bsky.social/post/3mlbqaeqzk22cDiscussed: 00:02:08 - R.U.S.E. Is Back00:14:30 - Starfox 64 Remake Announced00:41:04 - GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay00:58:32 - The Xbox Leadership Changes Continue01:13:49 - Break01:13:57 - Mixtape01:42:13 - Silksong 01:47:44 - Titanium Court01:56:31 - Amberspire02:22:52 - Question Bucket See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every Good Story Needs a Banging Soundtrack 07.05.2026 47min

Mixtape is a new game from Beethoven & Dinosaur, the studio behind 2021’s whimsical musical adventure The Artful Escape. It’s Life Is Strange (absent the supernatural) by way of John Hughes. Patrick recently had an opportunity to chat with Mixtape’s lovingly eccentric creative director, Johnny Galvatron, and its producer, Woody Woodward, about what it means to make a video game about love, booze, and teenage friendship. Plus, we talk about Weezer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 135 - A Little Bit Too Romantic (re-upload) 01.05.2026 2val 57min

(reuploaded due to a file upload error, apologies for any inconvenience!) One of the many upsetting realities of modern society is headlines about CEOs complaining about giving people “jobs” and “security” and “a way to eat.” Patrick, Janet, and Chia are ready to live in this reality with you, though, on the latest episode of Remap Radio. With Rob in Miami, the crew tackles backlogs, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie, and a bunch of video game impressions, including a Pragmata mini spoilercast, Pokémon Champions, Saros, Replaced, Inkonbini, and more! Plus, in The Question Bucket, we’re asked to (poorly) wish someone a happy birthday.Discussed:2:28 - Resident Evil Trailer 15:15 - Alien Isolation 2 Teased 32:56 - Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount 42:01 - New Steam Controller Previewed 49:18 - Pragmata (spoiler zone) 1:21:39 - Titanium Court 1:36:43 - Replaced 1:47:38 - inkONBINI 1:58:39 - Pokemon Champions 2:09:36 - Spirit City 2:17:17 - Saros 2:32:35 - Snap and Grab 2:35:27 - Question Bucket See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 135 — A Little Bit Too Romantic 01.05.2026 2val 57min

One of the many upsetting realities of modern society is headlines about CEOs complaining about giving people “jobs” and “security” and “a way to eat.” Patrick, Janet, and Chia are ready to live in this reality with you, though, on the latest episode of Remap Radio. With Rob in Miami, the crew tackles backlogs, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie, and a bunch of video game impressions, including a Pragmata mini spoilercast, Pokémon Champions, Saros, Replaced, Inkonbini, and more! Plus, in The Question Bucket, we’re asked to (poorly) wish someone a happy birthday.Discussed:2:28 - Resident Evil Trailer 15:15 - Alien Isolation 2 Teased 32:56 - Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount 42:01 - New Steam Controller Previewed 49:18 - Pragmata (spoiler zone) 1:21:39 - Titanium Court 1:36:43 - Replaced 1:47:38 - inkONBINI 1:58:39 - Pokemon Champions 2:09:36 - Spirit City 2:17:17 - Saros 2:32:35 - Snap and Grab 2:35:27 - Question Bucket See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Clowns and Criminals of Titanium Court 30.04.2026 54min

One of the most fascinating games of 2026 is Titanium Court. Is Titanium Court a match-3 video game? Yes. A tower defense game? Yes. An adventure game? Well, yes. Does the entire game, at times, feel like an elaborate trick been played on you? Absolutely. To learn more, Patrick spoke with Titanium Court designer AP Thomson about making a game about mysteries, the highs and lows of working on two video games at the same time, and, of course, sports manga. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio: $22.99 Has a Bad Vibe 24.04.2026 2val 56min

The biggest move since Xbox installed a new CEO is a familiar move: changing the price of Game Pass. Which gets the Remap Radio crew into a long consideration of the vibes around various price points. Does $8.99 feel good? Does $11.99? Join Rob, Janet, Chia, and Patrick as they consider money, before talking about Gamers (tm) suing Nintendo over tariffs, Rob’s early experiences in Crimson Desert, Chia and Patrick exploring Titanium Court, and much more.Reminder: Last year, the pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxDiscussed: 1:42 - Microsoft Changes Game Pass Prices (Again)49:18 - Gamers Sue Nintendo to Get Tarrif Money Back1:03:07 - Silksong1:09:33 - Idols of Ash1:11:30 - Rob's Spider Problem1:17:35 - Crimson Desert1:40:29 - Titanium Court2:01:16 - Master of Command2:13:44 - Marathon2:32:29 - Hozy2:37:56 - The Question Bucket See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remap Radio 133: Prag-mat-uh to Me, Prag-mah-tah to You 17.04.2026 3val 1min

Bad news for Marathon fans: Rob “the anti-influencer” Zacny is playing a lot of Bungie’s extraction shooter. We kick things off on Remap Radio with a long story about Rob’s adventures on Tau Ceti IV, before we chat about Sony trying to make a Bloodborne movie, Marty O’Donnell making another attempt at political grifting, and initial reactions to the next Metro game. Plus, Patrick and Janet have been playing (and really enjoying) Capcom’s Pragmata. Plus, we dip into The Question Bucket and ponder what video game mechanics we’ve shamefully missed.0:46 - Rob's Marathon Story 33:38 - Bloodborne Animated Movie Being Made 58:19 - Marty O'Donnell endorsed by Trump 1:09:43 - Metro 2039 Announced 1:23:24 - Pragmata2:03:29 - Sol Cesto2:06:18 - Question Bucket See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.