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Episode 195 – That’s A Paddlin’
Duration: 01:06:27 • Size: 30.43 MB

Lucas and Matt are back just in time to chat about the early June news ahead of the big Summer Games Fest stream and Xbox Showcase stream which are happening over the next week. On this episode the guys discuss the new name for Dragon Age 4, PlayStation’s latest State of Play, how cool The Callisto Protocol looks, as well as a quick chat about the nature of game delays. As always we hope you enjoy the show! Read more…

Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4)
Putting aside the glitches and crashes, Cyberpunk 2077 is a gorgeous and entertaining game, to a point. There are constant examples of master game-making in CDPR's world, however the storytelling, many of the games mechanics (namely the shooting and driving) and at times annoying acting, leave much to be desired. (If we were to include all the glitches & crashes this score would be halved)
Watch Dogs Legion (PS4)
The much anticipated "play as anyone" gameplay mechanic of Watch Dogs Legion didn't end up living up to expectations in this sequel which fails to really innovate in any meaningful way in the franchise series. Still fun and packed full of stuff to do but in the end it feels a bit hollow and meaningless.
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Episode 178 – Cyberflunk 2077
Duration: 01:02:41 • Size: 28.7 MB

It’s finally time to talk about Cyberpunk 2077… Matt & Lucas definitely have things to say about the most anticipated game of 2020, but that’s not all that’s on this episode of the DBG podcast. The guys also talk about some of the big news from the past couple of weeks (including their thoughts on the GameStop stock situation) and talk about which games they are most excited for in 2021. As always thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show! Read more…

Episode 173 – Hypocrites and Hackers
Duration: 01:33:28 • Size: 42.8 MB

Matt & Lucas are back after skipping podcasting duties in October due to AFL related reasons. That is all done and dusted now so they are back in front of the microphone just in time for the final lead up to the next gen console launches. On this episode Matt rants about CD Projekt Red and Cyberpunk 2077 and then the guys catch up on all of the gaming news from the past month, before sharing their thoughts on Ride 4, Star Wars Squadrons, and Watch Dogs Legion. We are glad to be back and we hope you enjoy the show 😀 Read more…

Episode 145 – E3 2019 Extravaganza
Duration: 02:12:27 • Size: 60.64 MB

E3 has come and gone for another year and boy oh boy this year was jam packed! On this E3 Extravaganza episode Matt & Lucas were joined once again by Karl (aka The Lyrical) from Game Train Podcast to discuss Watch Dogs Legion, Keanu Reeves, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Project Scarlett and so much more! We hope you enjoy this 2-hour long marathon episode 😀 Read more…

Episode 131 – Off The Market
Duration: 00:30:35 • Size: 14.01 MB

After a seven week hiatus including employment changes, illness, and marriage, Matt and Lucas are BACK! It’s just a short episode this time around because that aforementioned illness is still hanging around but like we always say “a short episode is better than no episode at all”! Matt shares his thoughts on Zoink Games latest game Flipping Death, as well as his joy at returning to the Mexiverse in Guacamelee 2. The guys then chat about the NBA2k19 Prologue and the newly shared awesomeness which is the Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay footage! We hope you enjoy the show and we are sorry we left you alone for so long. Please don’t have lasting abandonment issues because of us :S Read more…

Episode 128 – E3 2018 Extravaganza!
Duration: 01:25:27 • Size: 39.12 MB

Ahh yes, the craziness of E3 has come and gone for another year and it has left us with a whole bunch of great games to look forward to and some pretty excellent talking points. On this episode of the podcast Matt and Lucas go through some of their highlights from the week, and share which games they are most looking forward to. Read more…

E3 2018 – Microsoft Press Conference

Well my oh my. Microsoft certainly brought their A-game today with their press conference. On the back of some pretty weak exclusives recently, we had been asking what Microsoft have coming up to keep them competitive and I think we can safely say they delivered. Read more…

 
Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4)
Putting aside the glitches and crashes, Cyberpunk 2077 is a gorgeous and entertaining game, to a point. There are constant examples of master game-making in CDPR's world, however the storytelling, many of the games mechanics (namely the shooting and driving) and at times annoying acting, leave much to be desired. (If we were to include all the glitches & crashes this score would be halved)
Watch Dogs Legion (PS4)
The much anticipated "play as anyone" gameplay mechanic of Watch Dogs Legion didn't end up living up to expectations in this sequel which fails to really innovate in any meaningful way in the franchise series. Still fun and packed full of stuff to do but in the end it feels a bit hollow and meaningless.
Star Wars Squadrons (PS4)
A really great Star Wars dogfighting game with really robust flight controls which makes the game a real pleasure to play. Squadrons is a phenomenal game to play in VR as well, however the game overall is let down by a weak narrative and some odd gameplay choices outside of the actual spaceship flying.
Flipping Death (PS4)
Light hearted and very well written with a distinctive art style. The length of the game is just right to leave you satisfied and the jokes throughout make it a bloody fun experience!
Guacamelee 2 (PS4)
Drinkbox Studios return with a sequel which expands upon the brilliance of the original game. Brilliant level design, extra powers, more chickens, and four player co-op make this an absolute must-have.
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Lucas
The Podfather/Convo Controller
Super salesman by day, Batdad and Gamersutra by night. As a self-confessed technology pacifist, he prefers to sit on the console-war fence and play games on his PC.
Matt
PlayStation Fanboy/Motormouth
Electrician by trade and yet also highly skilled at finding time to game around work and family commitments. A PlayStation fanboy with a platinum count and obvious podcast bias to prove it. Thinks DC is clearly superior to Marvel. Has been known to rant.
ABOUT DBG

Started in January 2011 by brothers Lucas and Matt, Drop Bear Gaming has been operating for over 7 years offering a fresh and relaxed perspective on the video game industry. The website is a passion project more than anything and it is our distinct pleasure to continue bringing entertainment to our listeners and viewers.

The guys release a podcast episode every two to three weeks and over the years they have welcomed guests from developers, publishers, and other gaming outlets onto the show.

Disclaimer: From time to time Drop Bear Gaming receives copies of games for review in either physical or digital format from publishers or their associated PR companies. All reviews are based on the merits of each game on their own. Whether or not we were supplied the copy is not taken into account when compiling our reviews.

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