DCP+ 461 - MORBID METAL - CASTLEVANIA - Best Video Game Podcast Ever!

·1 hr 42 min·5 clips

A father recounts his toddler stepping on a poisonous kangaroo during a chaotic family camping trip in the Australian bush.

The episode opens with hosts sharing anecdotes from a recent family camping trip over Easter in Australia, focusing on the perceived dangers and humorous moments involving wildlife like kangaroos and possums. The discussion then transitions to video game news and reviews. The hosts provide a detailed first impression of 'Morbid Metal,' a new $13.49 action roguelite published by Ubisoft, describing its character-switching combat and early access status. A significant portion is dedicated to the news that the development team behind 'First Berserker: Kazan' has been dissolved by Nexon, despite the game's combat being highly praised; estimated sales of 500-700k were deemed a commercial failure. The hosts analyze the crowded gaming market and the high costs of development. The conversation pivots to Bungie's 'Marathon,' with hosts sharing personal experiences with solo play, difficult quests, and the weekly 'Cryo' playlist. They discuss matchmaking, gear fear, strategies for new players, and the game's demanding 'lifestyle' grind. The challenges of playing competitive games from Australia, including small player pools and high ping, are explored. Upcoming games are previewed, including 'Castlevania: Belmont's Curse' (2026), 'Pragmata,' and the lovecraftian fishing adventure 'Dread M.O.O.'. The episode concludes with speculation about 'Marathon's' mid-season update and the long-term viability of extraction shooters.

As heard by us

A Castlevania trailer chat becomes a loose, funny mix of visual impressions, callbacks, and panel-show detours.

DCP Plus Side Quest treats gaming talk like one part of a wider hangout, starting with life, love, kangaroos, and recurring emu bits before easing into Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.

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Why you'd press play

You get emu callbacks, a short Castlevania: Belmont's Curse trailer chat, and a Chris Kattan rabbit hole in one sitting.

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