Game Fanatics

The Nintendo Switch-uation | Final Checkpoint Ep. 22

4 years 1 month ago
This week Joel and Ben go in depth with the Nintendo Switch. Is it time for Nintendo to upgrade the Switch? Should they release a “Pro” version of their console with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 on the horizon? Where are all of the games? Currently there are very few games announced and many …

The Nintendo Switch-uation | Final Checkpoint Ep. 22 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/the-nintendo-switch-uation-final-checkpoint-ep-22/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez

3 Houses, 8 Characters, 10% of Smash – Full Circle Podcast #86

4 years 1 month ago
Welcome Back! This week we discuss Byleth’s lukewarm reception into the Smash Bros. family. Can you have too much of a good thing or Fire Emblem? We then jump back into Temtem and discuss its early access launch and all the success and growing pains that come with it. Finally, we break down some of …

3 Houses, 8 Characters, 10% of Smash – Full Circle Podcast #86 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/3-houses-8-characters-10-of-smash-full-circle-podcast-86/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Jared Fradette

PlayStation 5 February Event Incoming? | Final Checkpoint Ep. 21

4 years 1 month ago
This week Joel and Ben discuss the rumored and inevitable Sony PlayStation 5 reveal event. They also discuss the possible list of rumored games to be announced, shown, and teased at the event, as well as give a wish list of  games or series they would like to see make a come back. And the …

PlayStation 5 February Event Incoming? | Final Checkpoint Ep. 21 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/playstation-5-february-event-incoming-final-checkpoint-ep-21/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez

Last Chance: January’s PlayStation Plus Games

4 years 1 month ago
With less than a week left in January, we have a couple of games that you can’t forget to download before this month is over. Whether you are traveling all over the world chasing treasure or causing property damage as a goat – let’s check out these titles for PlayStation Plus members. Uncharted: The Nathan …

Last Chance: January’s PlayStation Plus Games Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/last-chance-januarys-playstation-plus-games/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Rochellie Fagan

Don’t Forget January 2020’s Games with Gold

4 years 1 month ago
We’re nearing the end of January and Microsoft has some games that will keep you at the edge of your seat. With that being said, let’s go ahead and dive right in to January 2020’s Games with Gold titles. January 2020 Games with Gold Lineup Styx: Shards of Darkness (Xbox One – $̶1̶9.̶9̶9̶ Free): Available …

Don’t Forget January 2020’s Games with Gold Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/dont-forget-january-2020s-games-with-gold/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Rochellie Fagan

PAX South 2020 – Full Circle Podcast #85

4 years 2 months ago
Welcome back everyone, This week is a special short episode as we come to live (recorded) from the floor of PAX South 2020 Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Soundcloud | Spotify Follow us! Full Circle Podcast – @FCPodcast23O’Dell Harmon Jr. – @ODellHarmonJrJared Fradette – @toonvailoThe post https://thegamefanatics.com/pax-south-2020-full-circle-podcast-85/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Jared Fradette

What We’ve Been Watching: The Witcher

4 years 2 months ago
My fellow fanatics, Netflix’s latest big budget production has been a long time coming. An adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher. A series beloved by gamers around the world for fantastically realized video games developed by Polish studio CD Projekt RED, known for rich, in-depth storytelling and beloved characters. Games so popular and recognized most …

What We’ve Been Watching: The Witcher Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/what-weve-been-watching-the-witcher/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Tyler Chancey

Delay Apocalypse 2020 | Final Checkpoint Ep. 20

4 years 2 months ago
This week delays plague the release schedule for early 2020 with games like Final Fantasy VII Remake, Cyberpunk 2077, and many more seeing new release dates. Sony decides to skip E3 once again, and is Aloy heading to the PC Master Race? Joel and Ben also discuss Jurassic Park Evolution, Halo hot takes, and Final …

Delay Apocalypse 2020 | Final Checkpoint Ep. 20 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/delay-apocalypse-2020-final-checkpoint-ep-20/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez

CES 2020: Mobile Edge Debuts New Products For Gamers

4 years 2 months ago
Mobile Edge is a company that creates backpacks and laptop bags for any situation. They aim to create ways for everyone to travel with their technology stylishly and easily. For years the company has been creating travel solutions for companies like Alienware and Razr. There are also products available for everyone from a student-athlete to …

CES 2020: Mobile Edge Debuts New Products For Gamers Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/ces-2020-mobile-edge-debuts-new-products-for-gamers/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Julian Harris

Everybody Wants to be a Master – Full Circle Podcast #84

4 years 2 months ago
Welcome Back Everyone! This week we discuss the hot news in the latest Pokemon Direct. We are getting expansions, over 200 more Pokmeon, added clothes, and new wild areas. Additionally, you don’t even have to buy the expansion to receive new Pokemon. We then discuss the opening of DoctorWho season 11. It started with a …

Everybody Wants to be a Master – Full Circle Podcast #84 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/everybody-wants-to-be-a-master-full-circle-podcast-84/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Jared Fradette

First Annual Console Report Cards | Final Checkpoint Ep. 19

4 years 2 months ago
This week Joel and Ben grade each console, (Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation) based on Exclusives, Library, Services, Online, and Hardware, to determine which has the best chance to make their parents proud. Ben finally succumbs to the addiction of a game Joel has been constantly talking about and upstages Joel in the process. Other games …

First Annual Console Report Cards | Final Checkpoint Ep. 19 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/first-annual-console-report-cards-final-checkpoint-ep-19/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez

CES 2020: JBL Tries Their Hand at Gaming with Their Quantum Lineup

4 years 2 months ago
JBL Audio has deep roots when it comes to headsets and headphones. This year at CES, they unveiled their first entry into the gaming arena with the JBL Quantum series of products. The Quantum lineup includes 7 headsets at various price ranges and a set of external speakers. The headsets are what steal the show …

CES 2020: JBL Tries Their Hand at Gaming with Their Quantum Lineup Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/ces-2020-jbl-tries-their-hand-at-gaming-with-their-quantum-lineup/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Julian Harris

Julian’s Top 5 Games of 2019

4 years 2 months ago
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is releasing their game of the year contenders and this is a very unique year. Some say that we didn’t have the huge blockbuster titles that we saw last year with games like God of War and Spider-Man. One thing I will say is that the games I …

Julian’s Top 5 Games of 2019 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/julians-top-5-games-of-2019/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Julian Harris

Final Checkpoint’s Game of the Year 2019 | Final Checkpoint Ep. 18

4 years 2 months ago
This week it’s our “Game of the Year” episode for 2019. We cover our favorite games and moments from this year of video games. Celebrate with us and enjoy some of our not so ordinary categories and awards. We also cover games we played like Superliminal, Control, and much more. Each week, Joel and Ben …

Final Checkpoint’s Game of the Year 2019 | Final Checkpoint Ep. 18 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/final-checkpoints-game-of-the-year-2019-final-checkpoint-ep-18/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez

Auld Games Time – Full Circle Podcast #83

4 years 2 months ago
Welcome Back, Everyone! Here we are in 2020! Welcome to the world of tomorrow and the first show of the new year. Sticking with tradition, we’re discussing our geeky resolutions and seeing if we stayed true to lasts year. Since the decade is over, we breakdown, the best gaming had to offer, but going strictly …

Auld Games Time – Full Circle Podcast #83 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/auld-games-time-full-circle-podcast-83/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Jared Fradette

Ben’s Top 5 Games of 2019

4 years 2 months ago
In making this list, it was very difficult to narrow down where a lot of 2019's best games should place. My favorite 4 to 10 games of the year could all really be swapped around any given day. But after much hard thought, I was able to round out the list with the two games that left the largest impact on me.The post https://thegamefanatics.com/bens-top-5-games-of-2019-goty/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Ben Runnings

Trevor’s Top 5 Games of 2019

4 years 2 months ago
It’s hard to choose only five games that I enjoyed this year, but that’s exactly what I have managed to do here. This may not have been the best year in games, but looking back at everything as a whole, I had a ton of fun and there were definitely some gems that made for …

Trevor’s Top 5 Games of 2019 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/trevors-top-5-games-of-2019/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Trevor Paul

Quirky Religious Game – Full Circle Podcast #82

4 years 2 months ago
Welcome Back Everyone! If you are joining us on Christmas Day with your family gathered around the fireplace display, an extra special hello. As such, our first topic is about Jesus Christ… the VR video game. The game is coming to Steam soon and seems to be made in earnest, but we’ll let you be …

Quirky Religious Game – Full Circle Podcast #82 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/quirky-religious-game-full-circle-podcast-82/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Jared Fradette

Joel’s Top 5 Games of 2019

4 years 2 months ago
This past year I started a new job, became a fan of an esport (League of Legends), and launched a new podcast(Final Checkpoint) with my friend and fellow fanatic Ben Runnings. Although my free time to play games has dwindled, I did manage to get some 2019 games under my belt. Honorable Mentions Sekiro: Shadows …

Joel’s Top 5 Games of 2019 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/joels-top-five-games-of-2019/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez

Tyler’s Top 5 Games of 2019

4 years 2 months ago
My fellow fanatics, 2019 was a…pretty difficult year for gaming for me. Not a whole lot stood out as truly groundbreaking or emotionally gripping or even as interactively bold as the incredible experiences we got last year. While there was some truly great returns to form by creative voices I always enjoy the work of, …

Tyler’s Top 5 Games of 2019 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/tylers-top-5-games-of-2019/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Tyler Chancey

Our New Year’s Gaming Resolutions | Final Checkpoint Ep. 17

4 years 2 months ago
This week Joel and Ben list their gaming related New Year’s resolutions. They also discuss the games they have been playing featuring Resident Evil 2 Remake, Indivisible, Dead Cells, Life is Strange 2, and much more.  Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe …

Our New Year’s Gaming Resolutions | Final Checkpoint Ep. 17 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/our-new-years-gaming-resolutions-final-checkpoint-ep-17/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez

Check Out December 2019’s PlayStation Plus Games

4 years 3 months ago
With less than a week until New Year’s, we still have a couple of games that will keep you busy during your Christmas break. Whether you’re piloting a powerful Titan or zipping through dirt tracks, these titles will keep you off your seats. Let’s take a look at the PlayStation Plus games of December 2019. …

Check Out December 2019’s PlayStation Plus Games Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/check-out-december-2019s-playstation-plus-games/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Rochellie Fagan

Our Favorite Non-2019 Games We Played This Year | Final Checkpoint Ep. 16

4 years 3 months ago
This week Joel and Ben wish you a Merry Christmas by discussing their favorite games they played this year that released before 2019. They go over games like Bloodborne, Dauntless, Demon’s Souls, and so much more. They also catch up on the latest games they have been playing, including impressions of Shovel Knight: King of …

Our Favorite Non-2019 Games We Played This Year | Final Checkpoint Ep. 16 Read More »

The post https://thegamefanatics.com/our-favorite-non-2019-games-we-played-this-year-final-checkpoint-ep-16/ appeared first on The Game Fanatics,.
Author
Joel Ramirez