Podverse Crossover: Episode 1

In this episode, Clive & Ray are joined by the other members of the Screen 17 podcast, Eddie Bolton & Rob Mullen in our first ever Podverse Crossover!

In this episode, we learn more about Eddie & Rob, find out what they've been playing & then pit them against Ray in a Video Game Quiz! 

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Intro & Outro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied and 'Screen 17 Theme' by Screen 17, mashed up by Cookiefied.

Side Quest’s Back, Alright!

Happy New Year! The Side Quest Heroes are back for their first episode of 2021!

In this episode, Clive & Ray discuss what they have been playing since the Christmas period & also discuss the games they are most looking forward to in 2021.

Also, the announcement of the next episode of Side Quest Heroes. Our Podverse Crossover: Episode 1, when Ray, Eddie & Rob of the Screen 17 Podcast will take part in a Video Game quiz.

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Intro & Outro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Merry Christmas!

We decided to surprise you with a little gift, our Side Quest Heroes 'Year in Review' episode.

In this episode, Clive & Ray discuss their favourite gaming moments & their favourite video games of 2020.

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

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Intro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Outro Music: ‘Orchestral Funk’ by Cookiefied

Wake the f**k up Samurai..... you just got Cyberpunk'd!

In this episode, Ray & Clive discuss some gaming news:

• The Game Awards winners have been announced.

Then they dive into the main topic of the show, where they discuss their experiences so far Cyberpunk 2077 & the backlash CD Projekt Red have been facing regarding the buggy release.

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Intro & Outro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

News Music: News Breaking (15 secs) - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

PS I Love You!

In this episode, Ray & Clive discuss some gaming news:

• The Game Awards categories & nominees being announced.

Then they dive into the main topic of the show, where they discuss their experiences so far with the PlayStation 5.

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Intro & Outro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

News Music: News Breaking (15 secs) - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

X Gon Give It To Ya!

In this episode, Ray & Clive discuss some gaming news:

• The PS5 is out this week in Ireland!

• Reports of PS5 console issues at launch!

• Reports of Xbox Series X console issues at launch!

Then they dive into the main topic of the show, where they discuss their experiences so far with the Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S.

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Intro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

News Music: News Breaking (15 secs) - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Outro Music: 'Orchestral Funk' by Cookiefied

Futures... made of..... virtual insanity!

In this episode, Ray & Clive discuss some gaming news:

∙ Could the Xbox Series X & Series S be getting VR Support?

∙ Into The Spider-Verse costume has been revealed for Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

∙ Hideo Kojima is working on a new game.

∙ Super Smash Bros Ultimate cuts Steve's Meat.

Then they dive into the main topic of the show, where they discuss some of their favourite & worst VR experiences as well as what they'd like to see happen with VR in the future.

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Intro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

News Music: News Breaking (15 secs) - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

Outro Music: 'Token of Appreciation' by Cookiefied

It's time for Controller Wars!

In this episode, Clive & Ray are joined by the first ever returning guests:

∙ Talented author & video game narrative designer: Brian Lelas.

∙ Cosplayer, video game UI / UX designer & one half of the Dystropia Podcast: Jonny Lynch

The guys discuss some gaming news:

∙ The Republic of Ireland is in level 5 lockdown & what does that mean for the next gen console releases.

∙ The Assassins Creed Valhalla expansion will take us to Ireland.

∙ The Tourst will run at 6K on the Xbox Series X & 4K on the Series S.

∙ Snoop Dogg has got his very own Xbox Series X fridge.

∙ The first image of Tom Holland as Nathan Drake has been released.

Then they dive into the main topic of the show, where they discuss some of their favourite video game controllers of all time.

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Check out Brian's amazing books at: http://www.brianlelasbooks.com/

Check out Jonny on the Dystropia Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/dystropia-podcast

Follow Jonny on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pyramidheader

Download Star Trek Fleet Command for free on the Apple Store & the Google Play Store

Intro / Outro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

News Music: News Breaking (15 secs) - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com

I see you on the YouTubes!

In this episode, Clive & Ray discuss some gaming news such as the PS5 UI interface reveal, the PS5 is officially one month away, could Elder Scrolls 6 be an Xbox exclusive, Microsoft partners with GameStop & Steve from Minecraft is now in Super Smash Bros Ultimate!

They also talk about a small selection of some of their favourite video game YouTubers / YouTube Channels such as:

∙ Alanah Pearce - https://www.youtube.com/user/Charalanahzard

∙ Boundary Break - https://www.youtube.com/user/PencakeAndWuffle

∙ Cinemassacre - https://www.youtube.com/user/JamesNintendoNerd

∙ Digital Foundry - https://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalFoundry

∙ Happy Console Gamer - https://www.youtube.com/user/HappyConsoleGamer

∙ Kinda Funny Games - https://www.youtube.com/user/KindaFunnyGames

∙ Metal Jesus Rocks - https://www.youtube.com/user/MetalJesusRocks

∙ Spawn Wave - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIXnB865l9Ex9zs4OIXTdQ

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Intro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

Outro Music: 'Orchestral Funk' by Cookiefied

It's about bloody time!

In this episode, Clive & Ray discuss some gaming news such as Fall Guys Season 2, the Xbox Series X reportedly running hot by a couple of journalists, Sony being very secretive about their user interface & Sony changing the X & O Playstation buttons for the PS5 in Japan.

They also talk about their favourite video games with time manipulation as a main gaming mechanic or story beat. And Ray yet again, tries to get Token to sponsor an episode!

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Intro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

Outro Music: 'Token of Appreciation' by Cookiefied

I Hurd a Rumour You Play Doom?...

Unfortunately Clive couldn’t make it this week, but we got a special guest! This week Raymond is joined by friend of the show & bassist for rock group Royal Autumn, Ciaran Hurd. 

Join them as they discuss what they've been playing, platinum trophies, remakes of PS1 games & a brief history of Doom.

Check out Royal Autumn at:

• http://www.royalautumnband.com
• facebook.com/royalautumnband
• instagram.com/royalautumnband

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Intro /Outro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

It's written in the stars!

In this episode, Clive & Ray are joined by a very special guest. Friend of the show, video game narrative designer & writer extraordinaire, Brian Lelas. They discuss the jaw dropping news that Microsoft are buying Bethesda!

They also talk about their favourite (or not so favourite) video games inspired by other mediums, favourite books / movies / tv shows inspired by video games and also their favourite writing / storylines in a video game. Clive also tries his best to try & get a blue Halo Infinite t-shirt off Phil Spencer.

Be sure to check out Brian's amazing work at: http://www.brianlelasbooks.com/

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Intro Music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Segment Music: 'What You Been Playin?' by Cookiefied

Outro Music: 'Token of Appreciation' by Cookiefied

The Greatest Show-case!

In this episode (recorded on September 14th 2020), Clive & Ray talk about the upcoming PS5 Showcase (scheduled for September 16th 2020) & make some predictions as to what will be shown & what they would like to see.

Then.....they travel into the future to after the event (September 19th 2020) & talk about what was showcased & give their take on the revealed price, release dates & pre-order debacle.

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Intro / outro music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Interlude music: ‘Orchestral Funk’ by Cookiefied

Our favourite Chaos Emeralds....I mean Hidden Gems!

In this episode, Ray & Clive discuss their favourite hidden gems / underappreciated games over the years. They also discuss the XBox Series S leaks & announcement, Minecraft coming to PSVR & the Super Mario 3D All-Stars Collection announcement for Nintendo Switch.

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Intro / outro music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Feeling a bit cosplayful!

Unfortunately Ray couldn’t make it this week, but we got a special guest! Filling in for Ray is Jonny from the Dystropia podcast. In this episode Clive & Jonny discuss their favourite Video Game cosplayers, prop makers, costume gadgets & recall their Dublin Comic Con adventures...as well as their Troy Baker man-crushes.

Mentions include:

• Alyson Tabbitha - Exceptional cosplayer who specialises in transformations into the character they are cosplaying. Check out her YouTube for cosplay tutorials.

• Danielle Denicola - Talented all around cosplayer. Check out her Bakugo costume & follow her on Twitch.

• Sarah Hendo - Talented all around cosplayer with great crafting skills. Check out her Samus costume & follow her on Twitch.

• Jessica Nigri - Talented all around cosplayer with great crafting skills. Check out her Alexstrasza costume & her YouTube channel.

• Kamui Cosplay - Talented all around cosplayer who makes amazing outfits. Check out her Brigitte shield on her YouTube channel.

• MadeYewLook - Talented cosplayer with amazing body paint skills. Check out her YouTube channel.

• MichaelCthulhu - Specialist at making real weapons. Check out his YouTube channel.

• Mark Meer - Great cosplayer & Commander Shepard from Mass Effect himself.

• OdinMakes- Talented prop maker. Check out his YouTube channel for movie prop tutorials.

• SuperRobotNinja- Talented prop maker & cosplayer. Check out his Spider-Man outfits.

• Adam Savage - Great Comic Con videos. Check out his Hellboy cosplay.

Other shout outs include:

Punished Props, KeeperCosplay, PoleezeCosplay, HocusPocusIreland, Talas1105, Taraanosaur and Ray himself.

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Intro music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Outro music: ‘Token of Appreciation’ by Cookiefied

Listen, I wanna be exclusive!

In this episode, with next gen consoles on the horizon, Ray & Clive discuss their favourite current gen console exclusives across Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PS4. They also discuss what next gen console they are thinking of buying right now.

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Intro / outro music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Brrrrraaaaaiiiiinnnnnsssss!

In this episode Ray & Clive discuss horror video games. The good & the bad, the use of VR, the best use of zombies & more.

Intro music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

Outro music: ‘Orchestral Funk’ by Cookiefied

Note: Apologies for the audio quality in this episode. We were having technical issues during the recording of this one.

Podcast.....Assemble!

In this episode Ray & Clive discuss superhero video games. The good & the bad growing up, the current state of superhero video games, the Square Enix: Marvel’s Avengers Spider-Man PS4 exclusivity controversy & discuss what they would like to see improved going forward.

Intro / outro music: ‘Beats of Rage’ by Cookiefied

In the beta episode of this podcast (untitled at the time), Ray & Clive discuss the first games they remember playing as children, the ones that really stuck with them & also give their thoughts on the next generation of consoles.