The Falcon Show

Episodes

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  Gaming Graveyard: BioWare | The Falcon Show #43 31.10.2026 1h 21m

  For Halloween, Falcon, Kevin and Erich take BioWare to the gaming graveyard. They revisit Baldur's Gate II and Knights of the Old Republic, puzzle over MDK2 and Sonic Chronicles, and listen to that baffling Sonic soundtrack. Then it's on to Mass Effect, Dragon Age's changing identity, Andromeda, Anthem and The Veilguard: what worked, what went wrong, and whether another Mass Effect could recapture the magic.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t15xo5dTG4MSubscribe for new episodes every week!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eCins0RL88LdfuwJwD1H9Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-falcon-show/id6826881010Other podcast apps (RSS): https://anchor.fm/s/11808ac64/podcast/rssMore about the show: http://thefalconshow.comChapters0:00 Halloween in the gaming graveyard2:08 Remembering BioWare5:41 First BioWare memories and the Black Isle era8:28 The unexpected MDK2 detour10:48 Baldur's Gate II and classic RPGs13:07 Knights of the Old Republic14:45 A brief stop at Jade Empire15:12 Why did BioWare make Sonic Chronicles?18:12 The baffling Sonic Chronicles soundtrack26:00 BioWare's EA era27:07 Mass Effect and its original promise29:46 Dragon Age: Origins and changing sequels37:44 Mass Effect 3 and the ending backlash43:43 Dragon Age: Inquisition45:36 Mass Effect: Andromeda and the bad era53:55 Anthem and the live-service gamble1:01:36 Dragon Age: The Veilguard and live-service writing1:08:04 Could another Mass Effect recapture the magic?1:15:12 Bungie and live-service developers anonymous1:20:17 Sonic soundtrack send-off
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  P.T. with Jake Baldino | The Falcon Show Commentary 25.10.2026 1h 17m

  Jake Baldino joins the Falcon Show for a Halloween trip through P.T., armed with a supposedly haunted PS4 and absolutely no protection from Lisa. Between looping hallways and jump scares, we revisit Hideo Kojima's playable teaser for Silent Hills, pick apart its lighting and sound design, and trade horror favorites from Silent Hill and Resident Evil to Amnesia: The Bunker. Add spooky movie stories, an absurd final puzzle, and a few deeply questionable escape plans, and you've got a very normal night in a haunted house.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 Halloween Intro and Jake Baldino00:54 The Haunted Console02:28 P.T.'s Cultural Moment04:07 Lighting, Sound and the Impossible House09:16 Bathroom Scares and the Flashlight13:33 Jake's Halloween Movie Traditions19:27 The Games That Scared Us Most28:58 Resident Evil Memories and Jump Scares35:57 Troll 2 and Halloween Movie Stories38:48 P.T.'s Final Puzzle43:40 Lisa Trevor and Resident Evil Remakes54:57 Debating the Silent Hill Games59:55 Silent Hills and the Unsolved Mystery01:08:02 Ghostbusters and Paul Rudd01:11:27 Lisa Gets the Last Laugh01:15:38 Thanks, Jake, and Halloween Goodbyes
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  SLAMMING Games Together // The Falcon Show #42 25.10.2026 56m

  Vibecoding has ushered in a new era of video game mashups. Absurd game combinations that no sane developer would ever approve are now possible, from mixing the shooting mechanics of Max Payne with the open world of GTA to shoving Mario educational games into Bully. Are these bad ideas? Yes. That doesn't make them not fun.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 Control Dynamics and Show Intro 00:52 Channel Subscriber Growth 04:31 Combining Game Franchises 11:45 Flying Cars and Technology 21:08 Marvel Wolverine Ideas 34:10 God of War Adaptation 46:44 Listener Requests and Audience Feedback 52:03 Final Game Ideas and Wrap Up
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  Scariest Game TOURNAMENT // The Falcon Show #41 25.10.2026 1h 9m

  We are determining the scariest game of all time. Who takes the crown of the scariest game ever made. This episode features a head-to-head horror game bracket, starting with rounds between Five Nights At Freddy's and Ruined Nurse. We also break down the tension between P.T. and Resident Evil 2 Remake to see which experience holds up under pressure.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com0:00 A New Era for the Falcon Show3:16 Scientific Game Ranking Begins6:10 Alien Isolation vs Resident Evil7:43 Survival Horny Games Uncovered11:44 Super Mario 64 vs PT16:48 Fear vs Outlast34:59 Dead Space vs Siren49:06 The Final Showdown
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  Viewer Comments The Third // The Falcon Show #40 25.10.2026 1h 11m

  In this episode of the Falcon Show, the hosts check in with listener feedback from previous episodes. They discuss animated clip highlights, old commercial promotional games, and their ongoing pursuit to define the ultimate Perfect Seven video game.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com02:40 Wolverine Episode Comments04:40 Episode 38 Comments07:44 Survival Horny Games Comments09:17 Remedy Rampage Comments12:51 Metal Gear Solid Episode Comments15:43 Perfect Sevens Bracket Nominees
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  WOLVERINE!!! // The Falcon Show #39 25.10.2026 1h 5m

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  Game Franchises That Need To Die // The Falcon Show #38 25.10.2026 1h 12m

  The hosts discuss long-running video game franchises, debating which ones should end, which ones need a major reboot, and which classic series have somehow managed to keep going.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com01:41 Alone in the Dark04:00 Call of Duty24:49 Dead Space27:50 Turok and Co-op Shooters35:15 Metal Gear38:56 Far Cry48:41 Metroid and Return of Classics50:18 Halo01:00:46 Gaming's Longest Running Franchises
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  Accidental Survival Horny Games | The Falcon Show Commentary 25.10.2026 1h 41m

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  Control Resonant | The Falcon Show Commentary 25.10.2026 1h 34m

  The Gamecross team plays through Control Resonant, exploring its gameplay, story, and world design while discussing the game’s connections to the Remedy connected universe.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 Resonance in Games03:40 Gameplay Overview08:08 Choosing Weapons11:23 Central Executive18:53 Exploring the Map27:14 Learning Powers35:05 Boss Fight47:42 Meeting Emily59:53 Exploring Control Systems
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  Remedy Rampage // The Falcon Show #37 25.10.2026 1h 13m

  Falcon and the guys celebrate the legacy of Remedy Entertainment ahead of the release of Control Resonant. They discuss their favorite Remedy moments and memories, dive into the lore of the Remedy Connected Universe, and share their expectations for upcoming titles.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 Max Payne and James McCaffrey Impressions09:18 Remembering Max Payne and the Coining of Bullet Time17:42 Discussion on Alan Wake and its Long Development21:13 Revisiting Quantum Break and its TV Show Integration30:32 Celebrating Control as Remedy's Masterpiece43:45 Breaking Down Alan Wake 2 and Multimedia Storytelling47:00 Control Resonant Predictions and Theories
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  Metal Gear: Solid Jake // The Falcon Show #36 25.10.2026 1h 6m

  In this episode of the Falcon Show, the hosts are joined by guest Jake Baldino to dive deep into the legendary Metal Gear Solid franchise. They explore what makes Kojima's iconic series so unique, discussing the atmospheric differences between games, controversial story choices, cut content, and beloved mechanics. The crew wraps up the chat with a gauntlet of impossible Metal Gear trivia.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 What Makes Metal Gear Special04:48 Discussing Metal Gear Solid 1 and 206:51 The Impact of Metal Gear Solid 311:03 Analyzing Metal Gear Solid 5 and Kojima's Vision32:36 Looking Back at Metal Gear Solid 440:39 The Impossible Metal Gear Trivia Quiz58:51 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up
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  Viewers' Perfect 7s // The Falcon Show #35 25.10.2026 1h 15m

  In this episode of The Falcon Show, we dive back into their "Perfect Sevens" series to debate video games suggested by viewer comments. They break down the specific criteria that define a "Perfect Seven" game—such as unique identity, limited scope, and scrappiness—while sorting community picks like Fallout 4, Army of Two, Bulletstorm, and The Matrix: Path of Neo into their official tier list.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 Defining the Perfect Seven Criteria02:58 Fallout 4 Debate08:23 Army of Two Series09:74 Bulletstorm and Darksiders 211:00 The Warriors and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath12:85 Ace Combat: Assault Horizon14:48 Singularity and Mafia 316:69 Shinobi PS2 and Arcanum19:34 The Matrix: Path of Neo22:48 Community Call to Action
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  Old Video Game Reviews // The Falcon Show #34 25.10.2026 1h 14m

  We're revisiting old video game reviews from past magazines and outlets to explore how gaming journalism has always had extreme takes and promotional hype.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 The Falcon Show04:29 Castlevania Symphony of the Night14:00 Edge Magazine Doom Review25:05 Bubsy 3D Review39:35 Sonic 2006 Review01:00:36 Modern Accountability in Media01:11:08 Website Announcement and Outro
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  Ranking Perfect 7s // The Falcon Show #33 25.10.2026 1h 17m

  The guys dive into the concept of "Perfect 7s"—mid-tier video games with limited scope or a bit of jank that manage to outshine higher-rated titles. They rank and debate classics like Red Faction Guerrilla, Doom 3, Mad Max, Fallout: New Vegas, Sleeping Dogs, and more to determine which ones fit the ultimate 7/10 mold.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com01:11 Red Faction Guerrilla02:20 Doom 303:39 Mad Max05:27 Fallout New Vegas07:44 Sleeping Dogs08:34 Kane and Lynch11:34 X-Men Origins Wolverine12:04 Lightning Round
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  Bad Video Game Trailers // The Falcon Show #32 25.10.2026 1h 5m

  Let's discuss video game trailers, focusing on what makes a trailer good or memorable versus those that fall flat or completely miss the mark. They react to and analyze several infamously bad and bizarre game trailers, including Dead Island, Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, Duke Nukem Trilogy, Mighty No. 9, Crash Bandicoot 2, and NightCry.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com01:51 Dead Island Trailer Review05:40 Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance Trailer Review24:49 Duke Nukem Trilogy Trailer Review34:41 Mighty No 9 Trailer Review44:14 Crash Bandicoot 2 Trailer Review52:03 NightCry Trailer Review
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  Jake Is Here! // The Falcon Show #31 25.10.2026 1h 13m

  Jake Baldino joins Falcon, Kevin, and Eric on the Falcon Show podcast to discuss gaming content creation, their philosophy behind game reviews and the Before You Buy format, community feedback, and upcoming game releases.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com01:39 Fan Misconceptions and Voice Recognition07:58 Content Creation Realities and Voiceover Authenticity15:06 Review Hot Takes and Fan Backlash22:36 The Philosophy of Before You Buy Game Reviews33:07 Gaming Industry Layoffs and Developer Knowledge Retention48:46 Hopes and Expectations for Upcoming Games59:51 Speculating on the Ocarina of Time Remake01:09:05 Obscure Games and Skateboarding Titles
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  Physical Media Apocalypse // The Falcon Show #30 25.10.2026 1h

  The hosts dive into the death of physical media, Sony and Microsoft's questionable business decisions, and why the traditional model of making games still works for companies like Capcom. They also discuss Steam, the latest game sales, and odd indie titles.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com01:58 The Shift Away From Physical Media05:32 Casual Gamers and Market Realities09:27 Digital Ownership and Closed Systems14:38 Sony, Microsoft, and Industry Decisions22:54 Capcom and Smart Business Models27:58 Valve, Steam DRM, and Digital Archives32:44 Steam Sale Purchases and Recommendations39:41 Radical Heights and Failed Trends52:43 Weird Steam Games and Final Thoughts
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  Viewers Comments // The Falcon Show #29 25.10.2026 1h 3m

  The Falcon Show team responds to viewer comments on YouTube and discusses games, bad adaptations, and pop culture.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com00:00 Resident Evil and Gungans03:34 Reading YouTube Comments11:30 Crimson Desert and Black Ops 716:12 Monster Rancher and Anime Adaptations25:52 Star Trek, Star Wars, and Yoda34:34 Waiting for Game Sales49:25 Pitching Game Adaptations59:40 Metal Gear Solid Disney Parody
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  Survival Horny Games // The Falcon Show #28 25.10.2026 1h 21m

  Falcon, Kevin, and Erich explore and comment on their burgeoning genre of "survival horny" games on Steam, evaluating titles that blend classic survival horror mechanics with provocative character designs and themes.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com02:37 Tormented Souls 220:06 Fear of Hot Water Ghosts32:00 Killing Antidote43:16 Ruined Nurse01:07:34 Wicked Seed
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  Best & Worst of 2026 So Far // The Falcon Show #27 25.10.2026 1h 3m

  Falcon, Kevin, and Erich pick the best and worst games of 2026 so far, revisit their favorite Gameranx moments, and make predictions that spiral into Todd Howard conspiracy theories.Subscribe for weekly episodes!More info: http://thefalconshow.com0:00 Code Violet and Code Vein 28:15 Our Best Games of 2026 So Far13:45 The Worst Games and Biggest Disappointments22:24 1666 Amsterdam and Remothered Madness27:48 Our Favorite Gameranx Videos37:12 Games So Bad They’re Hilarious41:11 Perfect Sevens and Favorite Falcon Show Episodes49:31 Predicting Game of the Year54:05 Wild Predictions for the Rest of 202659:20 MindsEye and the Todd Howard Conspiracy