Dialogue Options-a Video Games Podcast

Greetings listeners!We've arrived at the final episode of the show for the year! Luckily it's a massive one as we finally get a chance to tackle the 2023 Game Awards.We spend the first part of the show running through a lot of the winners that we voted on with some discussion here and there (there weren't many surprises) and then spend the back half breaking down how we felt about the show and the many, many reveals that took place during it's run time.We also find some time at the end to tackle some quick headlines as well.Thanks for sticking with us this year and you'll hear from us again in 2024, a year that promises to be as interesting as this one.Happy holidays!Dialogue Options TwitterStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode we make good on catching up on some Quest Log as the year draws to a close (and as we get ready for the Game Awards and GOTY season).Joel's been plugging away at Robo Quest, a stylish FPS rogue-like that ticks a lot of the boxes on Joel's wishlist for a game, meanwhile Kyran has spent a little bit of time with the recently released Super Mario RPG remake (or remaster?) and finally has made time to give Bayonetta 3 a proper look.We also squeeze in some Scott Pilgrim Takes Off discussion, which is not itself a video game but we'd argue connected enough to the world of gaming that we're including it anyway. We spend a bit of time talking about it spoiler free before jumping into spoilers. Check the time code below!SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF SPOILERS START AT 57:34 AND END AT 1:14:38If you want to reach out feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode we have a brief Quest Log where Kyran checks in with DREDGE after the release of the Pale Reach, a new DLC that successfully delivers more DREDGE goodness. Meanwhile Joel has spent a bit more time with Dave the Diver and gives Kyran some more detailed impressions. There's also some other assorted impressions spread throughout.Kyran also spends some time plugging his recent appearance on the newest Love Letters where he sat down with Jesse and talked a whole lot about DREDGE with Joel Mason from Black Salt Games, it's a great episode so don't forget to check it out here (or where ever you get your podcasts).Meanwhile over in the Bonus Round we run through the list of Game Awards nominees (that we actually have some knowledge about, sorry esports, we need someone to teach us their ways) and talk about what we are voting for and what we think will win.What do you think will win the coveted Game of the Year award this year? Let us know by hitting up the l

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode Joel and Kyran are joined by Jesse from Love Letters and The Falcon to talk all things Marvel's Spider-Man 2. They go full spoilers, so if you haven't finished the game yet then feel free to skip forward to the Bonus Round.Spider-Man 2 spoilers start roughly at 15:38 and end when the Bonus Round starts at 1:14:25In the Bonus Round we talk about the weirdly relaxed announcement that a live action feature film based on the Legend of Zelda is on it's way, including a few details about who's making it happen. We also find time to talk about Rockstar confirming that they will be revealing GTA VI in early December as per a few reports that beat them to the punch.If you want to reach out then feel free to hit us up using the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterLove Letters TwitterStory Mode AUS TwitterJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)Jesse (@jesseSPANNER)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the show Joel gives his early impressions for Dave the Diver, meanwhile Kyran tries to figure out what the point of Silent Hill: Ascension is and gushes (a lot) about Alan Wake II.Meanwhile over in the Bonus Round we run through some updates from a recent Remedy earnings report (some exciting, some concerning) and then spend a bit of time being bummed out by the recently announced lay-offs at Bungie. The story was first reported by Jason Schreier and is just the latest in a long list of studios laying off staff in 2023.Feel free to hit us up using the links below.Dialogue Options TwitterStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode we have a PACKED Quest Log thanks to last Friday marking the release of both Super Mario Bros. Wonder AND Marvel's Spider-Man 2.You should be able to safely listen unless you've been media blackout on the trailers for Spider-Man 2 as we try to steer clear of any major spoilers mostly because we haven't finished them but also because we're sure many of you are also still playing a lot of 2023's other incredible games. We are aiming to a more spoiler-filled episode on Spider-Man down the road.Feel free to hit us up using the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode we've got a grab bag of a Quest Log as Kyran runs through some the demos he has checked out on Steam as a part of Next Fest and one from the recent Indie Horror Showcase including Another Crab's Treasure, The Last Faith, Laika: Aged Through Blood, and 1000xRESIST meanwhile Joel has taken a trip back to Cyberpunk 2077 to check out the recent 2.0 update.Meanwhile over in our Bonus Round we run through a couple of stories we missed last week due to PAX fever, including the new PS5 models and Kamiya leaving Platinum but Kyran also finds time to process Alan Wake having a playable recap in Fortnite and Microsoft finally seals the deal with Activision Blizzard.If you want to get in touch feel free to hit up the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!We're back with a fresh episode focused entirely on PAX Australia 2023.Joel and Kyran took a trip to MCEC to attend all three days of this year's PAX Australia. On this episode they come together to talk about how they found the show, talk about a few of the games they played, and reflect on the panels they managed to get along to (plus obligatory Boaties mentions)PAX still remains a highlight of our calendars every year and we'll see you all at the 2024 show next year!Dialogue Options TwitterStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Hello Everyone!Welcome back to a fresh hot & tasty episode of the Dialogue Options Podcast!This week, Joel is out sick but the show goes on as we are joined by the impeccable Simon Evans!The lads this week deliver on the long awaited chat about Sabotage's smash hit Indie JRPG Sea Of Stars! And it wouldn't be an episode about RPGs if Baldur's Gate III didn't show up, so the boys update us with their tales of their exploits in Larian Studios blockbuster adventure!If you want to reach out feel free to use the links below!Story Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)Simon (@SI421)

Greetings listeners!After some technical issues prevented us from recording this episode a few days ago we are finally here to bring you a fresh game of Dope or Nope covering both the recent Nintendo Direct and Sony's State of Play with our good friend, Simon.Highlights include Unicorn Overlord, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and a massive new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! If you want to reach out feel free to use the links below!Story Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)Simon (@SI421)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode Kyran talks about how much he enjoyed his evening at the Indie Symphony performed by Orchestra Victoria at Hamer Hall recently before diving into the Quest Log with some early impressions of Square Enix's latest mobile game, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, meanwhile Joel offers us his mixed feelings after a free weekend with Lego 2K Drive.Meanwhile over in the Bonus Round the ESA's hopes of getting E3 back on track take another blow as ReedPop step back from their deal (don't worry, the ESA maintains it's business as usual but we've heard that a lot from them recently) and two outlets came out claiming Nintendo was showing third party devs the Switch 2 behind closed doors at Gamescom.As always feel free to reach out to us using the links below!Dialogue Options TwitterStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Welcome back everyone!This week we were joined by Jesse to discuss From Software's latest smash hit Armoured Core 6: Fires of Rubicon and talk about our first impressions of the game.We also went in deep about the first proper look at Super Mario Wonder and what the Playstation Plus price hike means for our continued use of the service.Email: enquiries@storymodegaming.comStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)Jesse (@jesseSPANNER)

Greetings listeners!Another year, another Gamescom Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff Keighley. We run through a majority of the headlines from the main show and pick a handful to focus on and offer our thoughts on the overall feel of the show after Geoff reminded everyone to keep their expectations in check last week.We also touch on some other news this week including the lay-offs at BioWare, the recent Destiny 2 Showcase for The Final Shape and beyond, before finishing up on the most shocking news of the week with Charles Martinet winding down his time voicing Mario and stepping into a new ambassador role.(PS. Apologies for any coughs that got out of Kyran mid-Joel talk, he's shaking off a really annoying cough that has outstayed its welcome through the week)If you want to reach out to us feel free to hit up the links below!Story Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX

Greetings listeners,On this week's episode of the show Kyran immediately lies by stating we have a lean Quest Log before proceeding to talk about Baldur's Gate 3 for nearly 30 minutes (and this is still only from being early on in the game's opening act) and Joel touches on a few of the titles he has been messing around with.Meanwhile over in our Bonus Round we run through the announcements from the recent THQ digital showcase, Alan Wake 2's small delay, Geoff Keighley giving people and idea of what to expect from next week's Gamescom Opening Night Live, plus a tiny discussion on the announcement that the Xbox 360 store will the closing next year in another blow for game's preservation.If you want to reach out to us feel free to hit up the links below!Email: enquiries@storymodegaming.comStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX

Greetings Listeners!It's time for a new episode of the Dialogue Options Podcast! This week, Kyran and Joel Talk Stray Gods: A Roleplaying Musical, Early impressions for Baldur's Gate 3 and Joel gives and update on his son's gaming adventures.We also break down a bunch of news from the week, including all the announcements from fighting game tournament EVO 2023!Email: enquiries@storymodegaming.comStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode we've got a Quest Log where Joel fills Kyran in on his latest deck-building roguelite addiction whereas Kyran gives some brief thoughts on Street Fighter VI's World Tour mode and goes on an audio adventure with some of the finest music in the world of video games in Theatrhythm Final Bar Line.Meanwhile we have a small Bonus Round where we talk about the new rumours surrounding an upcoming Pokémon Presents (which has now been confirmed) and Nintendo's mysterious Switch successor, whilst also making time for Hasbro wanting for some classic Transformers games to come back and a really cool addition to Remnant II.If you want to reach out to us feel free to hit us up using the links below!Email: enquiries@storymodegaming.comStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the show Kyran gives Joel his spoiler-free thoughts on Persona 3 Portable after finishing the re-released version of the PSP game for the first time and weighs it against his love of what Persona 3, 4, and 5 do best. Joel also checked out Fast and the Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R for some reason.We also spend the start of the Quest Log talking some Tears of the Kingdom spoilers, so if you're to check for when that ends that segment runs from 0:13:00 through til 0:23:53 so make sure to skip ahead if you haven't finished the game.If you want to hear us talk about the first 99% of Tears of the Kingdom then check out the recent episode of the Story Mode Podcast where we join Jesse and Simon and geek out about the GOTY contender!Meanwhile in the Bonus Round Kyran gives the floor to Joel to get excited about the mysterious new Bluey game we only know about thanks to it being rated by the classification board before diving into some trailer talk. New t

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the show Kyran is back in better health and is here to give Joel his (mostly) spoiler-free thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI now that he has reached credits, all the while Joel is getting ever closer to rolling credits on his Tears of the Kingdom journey.Meanwhile in the Bonus Round we quickly move past Microsoft's victory after the FTC tried to hold up their acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, talk about the newly announced Black Panther game, and run through a few of the incredibly cool announcements from the recent Limited Run Games presentation.If you want to reach out to us feel free to hit up any of the links below!Email: enquiries@storymodegaming.comStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)

Greetings Listeners!This week on the show, Kyran is taking a break so Joel has enlisted his wife Ashleigh to join him!Since The Sims 4 is getting a new Expansion Pack soon in the way of Horse Ranch, and since Ash is a big fan of the series, Joel sat down to get her thoughts on the new release, the franchise and the community around The Sims. They also broke down the Wholesome Games Direct 2023 from SGF, discussing which cosy games they were excited to check out!So grab a cup of tea, relax and hope your creators don't delete the ladder to the pool and enjoy this weeks episode!If you want to hit us up feel free to use the links below!Email: enquiries@storymodegaming.comStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)

Greetings listeners!On this week's episode of the podcast we spend a little too much time in the intro talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel (since Kyran is re-watching them) before diving into a bit of a catch up Quest Log episode.Kyran fills Joel in on his time chasing Lilith through Diablo IV and enters into an end game grind that he isn't quite vibing with (but thankfully there's a decent amount of things to do in said end game) and Joel updates us on how he's been getting on with Tears of the Kingdom in the past month or so since it released, slight warning that we do talk a little about the first half of the game so if you are a bit behind tread carefully!If you want to hit us up feel free to use the links below!Email: enquiries@storymodegaming.comStory Mode AUS YouTubeStory Mode AUS TwitterStory Mode AUS FacebookJoel (@JoelyMac)Kyran (@LemonManX)