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On today's episode of Frame Trap, we're thrilled Resident Evil 7 is so gosh darn good. It's not only Resident Evil making us happy. For Honor, Nioh, Tales of Berseria, and more also have us grinning from ear to ear. TIME STAMPS 00:25 - Resident Evil 7 40:01 - Nioh 01:07:20 - For Honor 01:23:23 - Fire Emblem Heroes 01:31:45 - Ghost Recon: Wildlands 01:44:45 - Tales of Berseria 01:53:37 - Gravity Rush 2 01:57:16 - HOTTAKE: What do we want out of the future of Resident Evil? 02:12:56 - Emails

Today on Frame Trap, we have the former managing editor of GameTrailers on to chew the fat about Overwatch and Nioh. The panel also finds ample time to discuss Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Gravity Rush 2, and Final Fantasy XV. Plus, there's an in-depth chat about our hopes, fears, and dreams for the upcoming Nintendo Switch. Last but certainly not least, Kyle Bosman shares the joy of getting parents into videogames. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introducing Ryan/What has Ryan been playing/reading/listening to? (Overwatch, Nioh, Lagrange Point soundtrack, Gamelife: A Memoir) 54:40 - What has Kyle been playing? (I Expect You to Die, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, his parents getting into PS4) 01:33:41 - What has Bloodworth been playing? (Final Fantasy XV, Earthbound) 02:12:18 - What has Ben been playing? (Gravity Rush 2, Super Mario Maker) 02:36:18 - HOTTAKE: Our hopes, fears, and dreams for the Switch 03:14:33 - Emails

On the longest Frame Trap yet, the panel gets excited about the many games they played over holiday break. Some of the biggest games discussed include Let It Die, Yakuza 0, Nier: Automata, The Last Guardian, and The Walking Dead Season 3. Brandon Jones also offers wonderful tales about Google Earth VR. TIMESTAMPS Intro/What we did during the holiday break - 00:00 What has Brandon been playing? (Nier: Automata demo, Google Earth VR) - 23:44 What has Ian been playing? (Diablo III, Frog Fractions 2, Let It Die) - 46:42 What has Huber been playing? (Inside, The Last Guardian, Walking Dead Season 3, Telltale Batman, Final Fantasy XV, Virginia, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Mother Russia Bleeds) - 01:14:18 What has Ben been playing? (Yakuza 0, Dragon Quest VII, Drakenguard 3) - 02:05:51 HOTTAKE: How do we feel about the role of videogame previews? - 2:34:42 Emails - 02:57:21

Today on Frame Trap, it's a Christmas feast of games! The Allies dissect Super Mario Run, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Bloodborne, Dragon Quest VII, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, and more. At the end of the podcast, we have a detailed, spoiler-filled discussion about The Last Guardian, our 2016 game of the year. TIMESTAMPS 14:15 - What has Blood been playing? (Forza Horizon 3 DLC, Super Mario Run) 35:52 - What has Bosman been playing? (Google Earth, Battlefront VR, Pokemon Sun and Moon) 01:00:33 - What has Brad been playing? (Overwatch, Bloodborne) 01:17:36 - What has Ben been playing/watching? (Dragon Quest VII, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) 01:40:12 - HOTTAKE: The Q1 of Doom 01:54:28 - Emails 02:14:40 - The Last Guardian spoiler-filled discussion

Today on Frame Trap, we're breaking the rules! Instead of the usual segments and structure, we quickly jump into our detailed thoughts on Final Fantasy XV. SPOILER ALERT: we cover many aspects of the game, so if you haven't finished, you may want to steer clear. After XV, we dig into PSX 2016. The crew shares their love of Persona 5, Dino Frontier, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, and Uncharted 4: Survival. TIMESTAMPS 06:49 - HOTTAKE: Now that it's finally here, what does the panel think of Final Fantasy XV? 01:44:32 - PSX impressions (EZA Meet & Greet, Dino Frontier, Uncharted 4: Survival, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Persona 5) 02:26:21 - Emails

On this lengthy episode of Frame Trap, we settle in with some Pokemon talk. The crew discusses Sun and Moon as well as what they want out of the future of the series. We also dig deep into other big recent releases such as Watch Dogs 2, Dishonored 2, and the Gwent closed beta. It's not just videogames this episode, however, since things like the new Metallica album and the Fantastic Beasts movie make their way into the conversation. Last but certainly not least, there's a brand new segment called "Caught in a Frame Trap" that keeps everyone on their toes. TIMESTAMPS 01:49 - What has Brandon been playing? (Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Skyrim Remastered, Skylanders) 23:11 - What has Huber been playing/watching? (Dead Rising 2, Arrival, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Guillermo del Toro) 40:52 - *New Segment* Caught in a Frame Trap - Videogame Ads 56:35 - What has Bloodworth been playing? (Watch Dogs 2, Gwent closed beta, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency) 01:22:30 - What has Ben been playing

Today on Frame Trap, we talk about how wonderful 2016 has been for first-person shooters. The group compares Titanfall 2, Overwatch, Doom, Battlefield 1, and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare against one another. There's also passionate discussion about PlayStation VR, Dark Souls 3 DLC, Hitman, Owlboy, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and more! TIMESTAMPS 09:11 - What has Kyle been playing? (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, PlayStation VR) 43:31 - What has Ian been playing? (Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel, Civilization VI) 01:07:52 - What has Huber been playing? (Hitman: Episode 6 - Hokkaido, Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 3, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare) 01:28:20 - What has Ben been playing? (Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Owlboy, Monster Hunter Generations) 01:49:25 - HOTTAKE: It's been a crazy year for first-person shooters. How do these exceptional games compare against each other and which are our favorites? 02:12:23 - Emails

Today on Frame Trap, it's an extra spicy episode as we share our thoughts and feelings on the Nintendo Switch. Of course, there's plenty of games to talk about as well including Battlefield 1, World of Final Fantasy, Civilization VI, Mafia III, and Call of Duty Infinite Warfare. We even find a few minutes to sneak in some discussion about Red Dead Redemption 2 and Valkyria: Azure Revolution. TIMESTAMPS 02:30 - What has Damiani been playing? (World of Final Fantasy, Metroid Prime) 21:20 - What has Huber been playing? (Mafia III, Battlefield 1) 45:27 - What has Brad been playing? (Overwatch, Dark Souls III) 57:22 -What has Ben been playing? (Civilization VI, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare) 01:15:31 - Valkyria: Azure Revolution discussion 01:22:57 - HOTTAKE: What do we think of the Nintendo Switch? 02:02:16 - Red Dead Redemption 2 brief discussion 02:07:07 - Emails

On this jolly episode of Frame Trap, the allies discuss Dishonored 2, Forza Horizon 3, Gears of War 4, Paper Mario: Color Splash, Aragami, and Metroid Prime: Federation Force. They also share their feelings the current generation of consoles and theorize where things are headed in the future. TIMESTAMPS 02:00 - What has Kyle been playing? (Metroid Prime: Federation Force) 14:06 - What has Brad been playing? (Aragami) 21:56 - What has Huber been playing/watching? (Dishonored 2, Naruto) 40:08 - What has Ben been playing? (Forza Horizon 3, Gears of War 4, Paper Mario Color Splash) 01:09:04 - HOTTAKE: How do we feel overall about the current generation of games so far and where are things headed? 01:35:18 - Emails

Ben is back from Japan! He spends some time describing his trip abroad and how impressed he is with the TGS build of Final Fantasy XV. After a few tales from the East, the crew digs into Destiny: Rise of Iron, Forza Horizon 3, Inside, Dragon Quest VII, and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. The podcast also features one of the most involved Hottakes yet as the allies discuss the role of politics in videogames. TIMESTAMPS 03:10 - Ben talks about his time in Japan as well as the TGS build of FFXV 28:31 - What has Ian been playing? (Destiny: Rise of Iron, Pac-Man 256, Event Zero) 41:57 - What has Blood been doing/playing? (church responsibilities, traveling to Omaha, SteamWorld Dig, Earthbound, Forza Horizon 3) 58:53 - What has Brandon been playing? (Overcooked, Inside) 01:11:44 - What has Ben been playing (Dragon Quest VII, SMTIV: Apocalypse) 01:27:45 - HOTTAKE: Inspired by the recent controversy with Palmer Luckey and Oculus, should a creator's politics influence how we view their work? 02:05:22 - Emails

***PLEASE READ*** The audio is all sorts of screwed up in this episode. I didn't notice until far too late in the process, so it is 100 percent my fault. Considering audio has always been an issue for Frame Trap, I feel especially bad about this. The people that usually set up the mics weren't available and I'll make sure this doesn't happen in the future. On this episode of Frame Trap, we're all thrilled that Warcraft is good again! The panel details everything they love about Legion, including the new artifact weapons and class halls. There's also a lot of discussion about Nioh and why it could be one of the best games of 2016. Finally, we share our feelings on the Battlefield 1 open beta, Bravely Second, and classic Metroid. TIMESTAMPS 05:07 - What has Damiani been playing? (NES Metroid) 19:28 - What has Brad been playing? (Bravely Second, Regular Show, Nioh) 49:41 - What has Huber been playing? (Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Battlefield 1 open beta) 01:09:30 - World of Warcraft: Legion discussion 01:3

On this episode of Frame Trap, we share our thoughts about several Gamescom announcements. In particular, we discuss Metal Gear Survive, the Final Fantasy XV delay, and the latest Resident Evil 7 trailer. There's also lengthy back-and-forth conversations about No Man's Sky and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. TIMESTAMPS 01:45 - What has Bosman been playing? (Gotta Protectors, No Man's Sky) 33:42 - What has Huber been playing? (The Banner Saga 1 & 2) 41:17 - What has Ian been playing? (Bound) 49:36 - What has Ben been playing/listening to? (Titanfall 2 Tech Test, Courtney Barnett) 01:08:40 - HOTTAKE (Metal Gear Survive Announcement, Final Fantasy XV delay, Resident Evil 7 trailer) 01:44:21 - Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV discussion 01:52:44 - Emails

On today's Frame Trap, we get heated about Nintendo! NX reports have our imaginations running wild and we offer up some ideas that we'd like to see on the upcoming console. There's also quite a bit of chatter about Another Metroid 2 Remake, Abzu, Overwatch, World of Warcaraft: Legion, Batman: The Telltale Series, Pokemon Omega Ruby, Batman: The Killing Joke, and The Night Of. TIMESTAMPS 02:18 - What has Damiani been playing? (Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Another Metroid 2 Remake) 14:27 - What has Huber been playing/watching? (Batman: The Telltale Series, Abzu, The Night Of) 33:10 - What has Brad been playing? (Overwatch, World of Warcraft: Legion) 01:02:41 - What has Ben been watching/playing? (Batman: The Killing Joke, Pokemon Omega Ruby) 01:29:20 - HOTTAKE (What do we want out of the Nintendo NX? I apologize for the failed game here) 01:54:07 - Emails

On this passionate episode of Frame Trap, the allies share their feelings on the Pokemon Go craze and how they enjoyed EVO 2016. There's also plenty of love for Kentucky Route Zero, I Am Setsuna, Inside, and Furi. Outside the realm of gaming, Huber expresses a lot of frustration about the WWE draft. The podcast ends with some heated talk about Sonic Mania and where the blue hedgehog is headed. TIMESTAMPS 02:52 What has Ian been playing? (Kentucky Route Zero: Act 4) 08:13 What has Brad been playing? (I Am Setsuna) 15:34 What has Kyle been playing? (Inside) 26:21 What has Huber been playing? (Furi, the WWE draft) 44:04 What has Ben been playing? (Pokemon Go) 01:09:07 EVO 2016 and Street Fighter V discussion 01:26:47 HOTTAKE: Was it wrong for ESPN to only interview Infiltration and LI Joe at EVO 2016? 01:39:14 Emails 02:17:55 Sonic Mania and Sonic 2017 discussion

On this episode of Frame Trap, the crew digs into the many games of 2016 that we've been waiting what feels like forever for. We cover Final Fantasy XV, No Man's Sky, Gears of War 4, Dishonored 2, and more! On top of that, we share what we did over the July 4 weekend and find time to discuss various things we've been playing such as Mighty No 9, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Uncharted 4 multiplayer, and Trials of the Blood Dragon.

On this episode of Frame Trap we're still recovering from E3, but that hasn't stopped us from playing plenty of exciting games including Trials of the Blood Dragon, Zero Time Dilemma, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, The Witcher III: Blood and Wine, and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. The Hottake this week is something special, since the entire panel digs into the Resident Evil series. Passions flare as we share our hopes for the future, bitter disappointments of the past, and how we feel about the recently released Resident Evil 7 demo. TIMESTAMPS 02:03 - Results For The Frame Trap E3 Bets 07:46 - What Has Brad Been Playing? (Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, Overwatch) 16:00 - What Has Huber Been Playing? (Film: The Conjuring 2, The Witcher III: Blood and Wine) 28:29 - What Has Brandon Been Playing? (Disney Infinity 3.0, Trials of the Blood Dragon) 40:41 - What Has Ben Been Playing? (Zero Time Dilemma, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE) 53:59 - HOTTAKE (How Do We Feel About The Direction Resident Evil Is Going In?) 01:18:23 - Emails

On a special E3 episode, we throw out the old format and embrace a brand new segment called "Noodles and Broth". During it, the panelists describe a standout experience with a big, AAA game (the noodles) as well as a special moment with a smaller or lesser-known game (the broth). All of it makes for delicious ramen and some of the funniest Frame Trap moments yet.

On this episode of Frame Trap, we're so excited for E3 that every panelist makes both a wild and reasonable bet about the show. We also share what we love and don't love about Mirror's Edge Catalyst. Finally, Huber gets a little bit of time to sing the praises of The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine while Damiani regales us with Final Fantasy XIV stories. TIMESTAMPS 00:49 What has Damiani been playing? (Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy X) 14:36 What has Huber been playing? (Shadow Warrior, Shadow of the Beast, The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine, Uncharted 4 multiplayer) 29:35 What has Brandon been playing? (Hitman: Sniper, Pokemon Red, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes) 44:55 What has Ben been playing? (Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Mirror's Edge Catalyst) 01:14:07 SUPER HOTTAKE XTRA RAMEN EDITION (Wild E3 predictions and bets) 01:29:35 Emails

This week on Frame Trap, we gush about Doom, Valkyria Chronicles, Batman: The Animated Series, and more! We also mull over Destiny's upcoming expansion, Rise of Iron.

On this episode of Frame Trap, everyone is overloaded with passion! We get unbelievably excited about Persona 5 and discuss where we think it stands next to Final Fantasy XV. We also dig into the Ni-Oh demo and share our high hopes for the final game. Finally, the crew weighs in on Nintendo and their lacking presence at E3. TIME STAMPS 01:30 - What has Ian been playing? (indies, Bladerunner, Overwatch) 14:34 - What has Bloodworth been playing? (Link's Awakening, Ni-Oh, Banner Saga 2) 36:26 - What has Huber been playing? (Severed, Dark Souls III, Garden Warfare 2) 45:08 - PERSONA 5 DISCUSSION BUCKLE UP 01:11:43 - HOTTAKE: What in the world is going on with Nintendo? 01:33:24 - Emails