A show about the games, movies and everything else we kill time with.

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field brave the horrors of the island and slay the Minotaur in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy before assembling an all-star team in a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars Zero Company. 00:00 - Intro01:46 - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review15:13 - SPOILERS AHEAD32:15 - End of Spoilers39:33 - Star Wars Zero Company Review Catch up on past episodes and find us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! Submit your questions and let us know what you&#39;re killing time with at <a href="https://ask.timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">ask.timekillerspod.com</a> to be a part of the show.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy & Star Wars Zero Company

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Neil Rivera and Matthew field recap their favorite announcements at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 before diving into the brutal and unforgiving worlds of Mortal Shell II and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope. 00:00 - Intro01:57 - Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Recap26:00 - Mortal Shell II Review47:18 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope + 2.0 Update Review Catch up on past episodes and find us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! Submit your questions and let us know what you&#39;re killing time with at <a href="https://ask.timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">ask.timekillerspod.com</a> to be a part of the show.

Gamescom Opening Night Live Recap, Mortal Shell II & S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Cost of Hope

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field return to Ithaca to break down Christopher Nolan&#39;s The Odyssey and review Beast of Reincarnation, the newest game from the creators of Pokémon. Plus, Neil gives his thoughts on Fields of Mistria&#39;s long-awaited 1.0 release. 00:00 - Intro01:51 - The Odyssey Review28:43 - Beast of Reincarnation Review58:03 - Fields of Mistria 1.0 Review Thanks to our sponsor: Green Man Gaming! Save up to 92% on hit titles like The Alters, Moonlighter 2, Frostpunk and more during the 11 Bit Publisher sale! Shop now and support the show here: <a href="https://greenmangaming.sjv.io/k4AggN" rel="nofollow">https://greenmangaming.sjv.io/k4AggN</a>. Ends August 24, 2026.Catch up on past episodes and find us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! Follow us and DM us your questions, comments and hot takes to be a part of the show.

The Odyssey, Beast of Reincarnation & Fields of Mistria 1.0

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field catch and battle legally-distinct pocket monsters in the full release for Palworld, uncover buried treasure in Splatoon Raiders, and land sick grinds as a passenger train in Denshattack! 00:00 - Intro01:37 - Palworld 1.0 Review27:40 - Splatoon Raiders Review45:49 - Denshattack! Review Catch up on past episodes and find us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! Follow us and DM us your questions, comments and hot takes to be a part of the show.

Palworld 1.0, Splatoon Raiders & Denshattack!

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field have existential conversations with the voices inside their heads to deliver reviews for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies and Esoteric Ebb, while discussing the history and future of the Disco-like genre as a whole. 00:00 - Intro01:40 - What Is A Disco-Like?04:17 - What Made Disco Elysium Special?07:45 - What Makes a Good Disco-Like?17:25 - What Happened to ZA/UM After Disco Elysium?19:51 - Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review29:36 - Esoteric Ebb Review43:03 - Rhythm Heaven Groove Review Check out these Disco Elysium TTRPG adaptations:Disco Elysium - The Roleplaying Game by Jansan Korbril: <a href="https://jansan-korbril.itch.io/disco-elysium-the-rpg" rel="nofollow">https://jansan-korbril.itch.io/disco-elysium-the-rpg</a>Jamais Vu: Disco Elysium inspired TTRPG - Mithrillica: <a href="https://mithrillica.itch.io/jamais-vu" rel="nofollow">https://mithrillica.itch.io/jamais-vu</a> Catch up on past episodes and find us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! Follow us and DM us your questions, comments and hot takes to be a part of the show.

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Esoteric Ebb and The Rise of Disco-Likes

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field weather the storm of negative headlines in video games—from $80 GTA VI to $1,000 PS6s—and what it means for the already-struggling industry. Plus, Neil reviews the brand new Steam Controller and Matthew dives into the haunting world of Reanimal. 00:00 - Intro03:41 - Grand Theft Auto VI Price Revealed11:43 - Gaming Hardware Prices Continue to Skyrocket15:58 - What&#39;s The Best Way to Get Into Video Games in 2026?27:20 - Could Nintendo Be Positioned to Win With The Switch 2?34:16 - Steam Controller Review47:36 - Reanimal Review Listen to past episodes and follow us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! DM us your questions, comments and hot takes and be a part of the show.

The Gaming Affordability Crisis, Steam Controller & Reanimal

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field recap Summer Game Fest, highlight their favorite announcements, and review the latest expansions for Diablo IV and Path of Exile II! 00:00 - Intro02:29 - Vivarium05:50 - Final Fantasy VII Revelation11:05 - Into the Wind14:02 - MR. RECORDS17:01 - Clutch20:48 - gen ATLAS26:33 - Crossfire34:25 - Final Thoughts on SGF40:14 - Path of Exile II &amp; Diablo IV Review Listen to past episodes and follow us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! DM us your questions, comments and hot takes and be a part of the show.

Summer Game Fest Recap, Path of Exile II & Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

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Neil and Matthew recap the latest State of Play and react to the reveals for God of War: Laufey, Until Dawn 2 and more. Plus, they earn the number in their 007 First Light review and break down their time racing the virtual streets of Japan in Forza Horizon 6. 02:26 - Marvel&#39;s Wolverine07:11 - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls08:55 - Rayman Legends Retold10:18 - Bancho the Chef11:50 - Kemuri14:22 - Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis17:10 - The Lost Wild19:41 - Phantom Blade 022:17 - No Rest For The Wicked 1.023:52 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword29:28 - Silent Hill: Townfall31:52 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve33:57 - Stuntman: Hollywood36:22 - ILL38:45 - Control Resonant40:43 - Marathon Nightfall42:30 - Until Dawn 245:35 - God of War: Laufey54:20 - No Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet?57:08 - Thoughts on PlayStation&#39;s First Party Lineup?1:00:06 - 007 First Light Review1:24:45 - Forza Horizon 6 Review Listen to past episodes and follow us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! DM us your questions, comments and hot takes and be a part of the show.

State of Play Recap, God of War: Laufey Reaction, 007 First Light Review

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field brave the brutal alien world of Carcosa in Saros, settle the &#34;is Mixtape a game?&#34; debate and recap the first season of Marathon.02:09 - Saros Review37:13 - Mixtape Review56:01 - Marathon Season 1 RecapListen to past episodes and follow us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! DM us your questions, comments and hot takes and be a part of the show.

Saros, Mixtape & Marathon Season 1 Recap

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Join Neil Rivera and Matthew Field as they solve mouse crimes in MOUSE: P.I. for Hire, survive a brutal alien planet in Aphelion, determine what exactly Titanium Court is and slay enemies by the dozen in Vampire Crawlers!02:48 MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Review16:33 Aphelion Review34:05 Titanium Court Review50:56 Vampire Crawlers ReviewListen to past episodes and follow us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! DM us your questions, comments and hot takes and be a part of the show.

MOUSE: P.I. for Hire, Aphelion, Titanium Court & Vampire Crawlers

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Neil Rivera &amp; Matthew Field survive being stranded on the moon with a robotic child in Pragmata and having an AI take over their bodies in REPLACED! 01:56 Pragmata Review37:09 REPLACED Review Listen to past episodes and follow us on your social network of choice at <a href="http://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>! DM us your questions, comments and hot takes and be a part of the show.

Pragmata & REPLACED

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Join Neil Rivera and Matthew Field as they journey through Pywell in their Crimson Desert review, survive the brutal car combat of Screamer and revisit post-apocalyptic New York on their phones in The Division Resurgence!01:43 Crimson Desert Review36:39 Screamer Review56:15 The Division Resurgence Early Impressions Be a part of the show! Submit your questions, comments and hot takes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com/ama" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com/ama</a>.Follow us and listen to past episodes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>.

Crimson Desert, Screamer & The Division Resurgence

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field are joined by Bruce Burhans (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/localalienparty.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@localalienparty.bsky.social</a>) to review the two biggest releases in 2026 so far: Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia!01:26 Resident Evil Requiem Review35:54 Pokémon Pokopia Review Be a part of the show! Submit your questions, comments and hot takes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com/ama" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com/ama</a>.Follow us and listen to past episodes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>.

Resident Evil Requiem & Pokémon Pokopia

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field review the recently announced God of War Sons of Sparta, steal back South African artifacts in Relooted and use their blood to power their weapons in Crisol: Theater of Idols.01:23 God of War: Sons of Sparta Review 20:57 Relooted Review 35:23 Crisol: Theater of Idols Review Be a part of the show! Submit your questions, comments and hot takes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com/ama" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com/ama</a>.Follow us and listen to past episodes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>.

God of War Sons of Sparta, Relooted & Crisol: Theater of Idols

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Join Neil Rivera and Matthew Field as they recap Season 2 of Fallout on Prime Video and discuss their time playing the mountain climbing survival sim Cairn.01:19 Fallout Season 2 Review26:34 Fallout Season 3 Predictions40:14 Cairn ReviewBe a part of the show! Submit your questions, comments and hot takes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com/ama" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com/ama</a>.Follow us and listen to past episodes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>.

Fallout Season 2 & Cairn

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field recap the games shown off during the Xbox Developer Direct and predict their OpenCritic scores, plus give their thoughts on Highguard and Big Hops.01:52 Xbox Developer Direct: Forza Horizon 609:19 Xbox Developer Direct: Beast of Reincarnation17:25 Xbox Developer Direct: Kiln23:45 Xbox Developer Direct: Fable35:58 Highguard Review01:01:14 Big Hops Review Be a part of the show! Submit your questions, comments and hot takes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com/ama" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com/ama</a>.Follow us and listen to past episodes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com</a>.

Xbox Developer Direct Recap, Highguard & Big Hops

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Join Neil Rivera and Matthew Field as they preview the upcoming slate of 2026 video game releases and make bold predictions about the year ahead in gaming, plus review some high profile winter movie releases.Be a part of the show and submit your questions, comments and hot takes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com/ama" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.com/ama</a> 02:15 Most Anticipated Games of 202618:06 GTA VI: Expectations &amp; Impact on the Industry as a Whole32:10 2026 Trends and Predictions42:47 The Running Man (2025) Review58:13 Wake Up Dead Man Review

2026 Gaming Preview, Wake Up Dead Man & The Running Man (2025)

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Join Neil Rivera and Matthew Field as they count down their top 10 games of 2025, from little known indie games to the best from the AAA space. Plus, they reflect on 2025 as a whole and where the industry moves from here.00:00 – Intro &amp; Ranking Methodology 05:46 – Matthew #10: BALL X PIT 10:35 – Neil #10: Discounty 15:21 – Matthew #9: Many Nights a Whisper 21:14 – Neil #9: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound 25:13 – Matthew #8: Assassin’s Creed Shadows 30:43 – Neil #8 &amp; Matthew #7: Donkey Kong Banana 37:20 – Neil #7: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 45:02 – The #6 Game: ARC Raiders (Neil &amp; Matthew) 52:03 – Matthew #5: Sword of the Sea 56:07 – Neil #5 &amp; Matthew #4: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector 01:05:38 – Neil #4: Ghost of Yōtei 01:14:00 – Matthew #3: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 01:23:04 – Neil #3 &amp; Matthew #2: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach 01:31:09 – Neil #2: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 01:36:11 – Matthew’s Game of the Year: Double Fine’s Keeper 01:43:17 – Neil’s Game of the Year: Hades II 01:50:40 – Final Thoughts: 2025 Year in Review &amp; Outro

Top 10 Games of 2025 Special

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field discuss the latest and long-delayed entry in the Metroid Prime franchise while revisiting the Game Awards-nominated Silent Hill f before teasing their Top 10 Games of 2025!

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field discuss the latest and long-delayed entry in the Metroid Prime franchise while revisiting the Game Awards-nominated Silent Hill f before teasing their Top 10 Games of 2025!

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Silent Hill f & Game of the Year Preview

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Neil Rivera and Matthew Field debate the ultra-popular superhero narrative game Dispatch, break balls in BALL x PIT and recap the latest Xbox Partner Preview and what it means for Xbox&#39;s looming competition over Valve&#39;s new line of Steam Machines.

Neil Rivera and Matthew Field debate the ultra-popular superhero narrative game Dispatch, break balls in BALL x PIT and recap the latest Xbox Partner Preview and what it means for Xbox&#39;s looming competition over Valve&#39;s new line of Steam Machines. Follow us and listen to past episodes at <a href="https://timekillerspod.com" rel="nofollow">https://timekillerspod.com</a> This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://timekillerspod.substack.com?utm_campaign=CTA_1&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">timekillerspod.substack.com</a>

Dispatch, BALL x PIT & Xbox Partner Preview Recap

A show about games and everything else we do to kill time.

A show about the games, movies and everything else we kill time with.