E3 2021 Special - Reactions, thoughts and feelings
And so happy E3, we hope you had fun. Another year over, more games yet to come. In a super special episode, the gang talk some of their favourite moments from the 2021 E3. Got any highlights? Get in touch and let us know!
18 Jun 202120min
Episode 5 - L.A NOIRE in which doubt intensifies
With its 10 year anniversary having just happened, the 1Up Pod decided to take a look back at Rockstar's 2011 game L.A Noire. Will it hold up to modern standards or remain a relic of the past? Please be aware, the gang discuss some of the games more difficult content which may be distressing for some to hear. Bash's recommendation this month ⇨ The Fade Out by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips - https://okcomics.co.uk/products/the-fade-out-volume-1-by-ed-brubaker-and-sean-phillips?_pos=1&_sid=e37321d18&_ss=r Twitter ⇨ @1UPPod You can also find us on Twitch! ⇨ twitch.tv/bashatdemonhead ⇨ twitch.tv/chipthompsonsthumbs ⇨ twitch.tv/truly_defective
13 Jun 20211h 35min
Becky Fails At FFVII - A Dramatic Reading
Upon her first playthrough of FFVII, 1Up Pod's Becky was unaware of Aeris' impending death but knew a sad event did happen. When Aeris ran off by herself, she wrongly assumed this was that sad event. She turned to Andy and Chip who did her best to comfort here, thinking she had got to THAT BIT. Please enjoy this dramatic reenactment of that conversation... The 1Up Pod is available on all good podcasting platforms. In our latest episode, we deep dive into Final Fantasy VII. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Twitter ⇨ @1UPPod You can also find us on Twitch! ⇨ twitch.tv/bashatdemonhead ⇨ twitch.tv/chipthompsonsthumbs ⇨ twitch.tv/truly_defective
4 Jun 20212min
Episode 4 - FINAL FANTASY VII in which we're aggressively fine
In episode 4 of the 1Up Pod, the gang discuss the legendary 1997 epic Final Fantasy VII. The favourite game of Andy and Chip but did Becky and Bash enjoy their first experience hunting down Sephiroth? Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and always remember to get a life and play video games. Andy's recommendation this month ⇨ .... No, you can Google that yourself. Weirdo. Twitter ⇨ @1UPPod You can also find us on Twitch! ⇨ twitch.tv/bashatdemonhead ⇨ twitch.tv/chipthompsonsthumbs ⇨ twitch.tv/truly_defective
13 Mai 20211h 46min
Episode 4 Teaser Trailer
Our brand new episodes drops 14th May where we'll be discussing all things Final Fantasy VII related!
4 Mai 202130s
Episode 3 - SPIDER-MAN PS4 in which Chip disrespects a grave
Episode 3 of the 1UP Pod sees us take a look back at Insomniac Games' 2018 superhero hit Spider-Man PS4! This month, hosted by Spidey fanboy Chip. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and always remember to get a life and play video games. Chip's recommendation this month ⇨ Spectacular Spider-Man #6 by Chip Zdarsky https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36514956-peter-parker Twitter ⇨ @1UPPod You can also find us on Twitch! ⇨ twitch.tv/bashatdemonhead ⇨ twitch.tv/chipthompsonsthumbs ⇨ twitch.tv/truly_defective
14 Apr 20211h 42min
Episode 2 - BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM in which Batman goes through a door
We're back with episode 2 of the 1UP Pod! This month, hosted by Becky, we take a look at Rocksteady's 2009 game Batman: Arkham Asylum. Largely considered the best superhero video game of all time, we delve into all the things that makes it an all time classic. The rogues gallery, combat system, the way Batman walks through doors... Pots! All crammed into this bumper edition of the 1UP Pod. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and always remember to get a life and play video games. Recommendations: Andy ⇨ Video game section of Wish.com https://www.wish.com/search/video%20games Becky ⇨ Dice Goblin https://www.dicegoblin.co.uk/shop/ Chip ⇨ Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison https://www.amazon.co.uk/Batman-Arkham-Anniversary-Grant-Morrison/dp/1845760220/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Arkham+Asylum+comic&qid=1615683540&sr=8-9 Sasha ⇨ Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reality-Broken-Better-McGonigal-Paperback/dp/B0161T3RL2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Reality+is+Broken+by+Jane+McGonigal&qid=1615683849&quartzVehicle=842-813&replacementKeywords=reality+broken+by+jane+mcgonigal&sr=8-1 Twitter ⇨ @1UPPod You can also find us on Twitch! ⇨ twitch.tv/bashatdemonhead ⇨ twitch.tv/chipthompsonsthumbs ⇨ twitch.tv/truly_defective
14 Mar 20211h 59min
Episode 1 - BIOSHOCK in which we discover space whales
Welcome to the debut episode of the 1UP pod! Where each month we'll be taking a deep dive into a video game we all know and love. This month, we are would you kindly taking a look at Irrational and 2K games' all time classic Bioshock. Join Andy, Becky, Chip and Sasha as they return to rapture, ponder the thought process of whales, discuss the benefits of getting to fight men in nappies and learn all about ludonarrative dissonance. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and always remember to get a life and play video games. Recommendations: Andy ⇨ Epic Games Store https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/ Becky ⇨ Rapture (Bioshock) by John Shirley https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=john+shirley+rapture&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Chip ⇨ John Robertson/The Dark Room https://www.twitch.tv/robbotron Sasha ⇨ GameChops https://open.spotify.com/artist/1T7zBkQCOCacKjbnmFX7cp?si=tf0DRQfuTy-bqhdiHBMzXw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 Ludonarrative Dissonance in Bioshock ⇨ https://clicknothing.typepad.com/click_nothing/2007/10/ludonarrative-d.html Twitter ⇨ @1UPPod You can also find us on Twitch! ⇨ twitch.tv/bashatdemonhead ⇨ twitch.tv/chipthompsonsthumbs ⇨ twitch.tv/truly_defective
14 Feb 20211h 34min
