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Game in Hand
by Dan DaSilva
The Podcast for listeners who enjoy gaming news, reviews, handhelds, and flavor of the month topics. Hosted by a Canadian gamer named Dan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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I Tried DLSS5, Watched DLSS5 Demos, And Came Back Hating...
**I apparently was so inebriated with my verbal discharge and everyone else's DLSS5, I didn't even mention github projects AMD NR project by 3zwr1 which I mentioned in the last episode, or danielblnc's DLSS-NR-on-AMD which is what initially got me into the deep dive search to see if DLSS5 was…
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Witcher 3 Remastered Impressions and More
I went in looking for an update to the base game to fix some of its shortcomings, and I would say it did an alright job addressing them. I am still bumbling from question mark to question mark, listening to every de-du-dah-daldahdele-du-de-dee-da-de battle theme burned into my brain, and refusing...
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Final Fantasy Resonance Demo
Octopath sparkle and glisten engine showing unreal engine 4's real potential and efficiency is in 2.5D games. I think for people who have no strong attachment to the Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, maybe it's a generic adventure with final fantasy cameos. Still I think it's both a good showing for a...
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Very casual, surface level of difficulty kind of game. Easy to pick up, just as easy to drop out of boredom if your don't like the difficulty (or lack of) scaling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beasts of Reincarnation
It's not awful, just forgettably bland, shallow, and forgettable. Doesn't matter how beautiful graphic artists make a game look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Summer Catch Up Games
Here are a few games that I felt better including as a compilation episodes than standalones. Marvel Tokon does feel quite promising aside from the "can't be played offline", those essential servers for sandbox practice mode... Happy Summer Gaming everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Mixtape
Part of me knows there is someone's personal experience buried deep in this art piece of a game. Decided on a style, a motif, every person and object in their place for a reason, and a story to show as much as tell all of that. The other part of me is an opinionated jerk who plays a lot of games...
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Forza Horizon 6
**Just a quick note, this was recorded on the weekend and as of July 6, it has apparently been more explained what is happening to the microsoft owned studios and more than a few are remaining active or buying back their studio so ignore any conflicting info from the speaking jerk** Forza always...
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Mina The Hollower
One of the must plays if you like retro games and like when people release games in a polished state. Had a solid experience playing this one, although I think having everything split up and uh... no clear good ending or notion of doing it, adds some saltiness to an otherwise amazing game. Hosted...
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Steam Machine - Deja Vu 2015
More than once you'll hear me compare it to a laptop and you should know, I culled like 10 more references to just buying laptops. I feel compelled to blurt out "why replace closed flat rectangle with cube?" Why "replace keyboard and mouse, or controller with... nothing?" "Why is it only a…
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SBC Handheld Adventure
One does not simply buy one reasonably priced handheld and then be content with their purchase. When you start spending what was originally a steam deck's worth of money chasing incremental upgrades or the desire for the "perfect" device, bank accounts empty quickly. Just don't be like me...…
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10 Games People Enjoy That I Loathe
While originally this was going to be the hardest crashing out games I've ever done, it's closer to a full games list of games I tried to force myself to enjoy, or did enjoy until developers/publishers ruined it for everyone. No low hanging fruit on this one like your Veilguards or e-sport...
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Star Fox Remake and Other Gaming News
Face design? C+. Gameplay? A++. Average? hopefully an A-. I think we have a pretty strong May and June, then stuck waiting until August and September before I can see myself targeting some day 1 purchases. November GTA6 release is still the dooms day for other games but in our upside down world,...
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Slay the Spire 2
I think coop reignited my love for simple deck building roguelikes. I did a solo run to start and felt like "not this again", and then suddenly having a group of people succeeding or sucking kinda finding a healthy balance as you try and make your run work. The love of RNG might be the factor if...
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Absolum Review
Struggling through the initial few hours definitely gets you set for upgrade combos later on but if the intended difficulty isn't your jam, you can pump up your damage dealt or ramp down damage taken if you just want to get a win for once. I did like the longer burn before I felt comfortable...
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Feb-March NextFest 2026
Not sure how a capcom game made it into nextfest demo front page but I guess you do what you gotta do. Probably over exaggerating but the selection of less than quality titles seems a lot higher this year. It definitely took a few days for the good titles to work their way to the top thanks to…
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Reign of the Warlock - Diablo 2 Resurrected Expansion
I think at this point they could add a 2026 honda civic as a playable character in diablo, and my primary response will still be "Okay... maybe I should go try and see what changes they made to my paladin and sorc?". The warlock is unnecessary pay to fun but I can give credit where credit is due....
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Escape from Ever After Review
Some mixed signals in there with the story. But overall a very fun and playful atmosphere borrowing from some very strong themes. Easy recommendation in my books for any Paper Mario series fan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check Review
January off to a slow start for new games, and really, we could just be carrying on games from 2025 and still be in really good shape. February will size up better but for now, a lot of old junk is landing in xbox game pass ultimate.... not so ultimate calibre. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Gaming Top 10s of 2025
Seasons greetings friends. I can't remember the last time made a >1hr episode, so bare with me for the mega finale of 2025. A lot of content, a lot of feelings in reflection, a lot of comments, a lot of games. It was a strong year for all walks of gaming. Maybe we can thank GTAVI for being...
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Switch 2 Half a Year Later...
Here are some thoughts and sentiments after half a year with my switch 2. While I have at least enjoyed my time playing both new and old games, part of me wonders if we are seeing a bit of Nintendo slip-up in these 1st party titles developed through COVID. Whether it's dividings teams too thinly…
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Dispatch Review
What starts as just bunch of jerks becomes you and your lovable bunch of jerks. Just remember, your choices matter to a bunch of reject villains who are coming together as a team to take on the true evil of the world; unemployment and the rising cost of rent and food. Great looking game from…
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Pokemon Legends ZA Review
I kept my expectations realistic because like most pokemon games, the thrill is in recapturing the same 60 pokemon from the generation pool and evolving them until you've seen just enough pokemon to know it's not worth it to catch them all. At its fundamentals, the battle system was a good pivot...
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Silksong Review, Xbox's Game Pass Changes
From over the moon feelings about Silksong, to realizing my half decade of having game pass is soon to end as I enter my final year of game pass ultimate. Soon this podcast is going to be called Dollars and (Common)Sense. The most insane thing to suggest is to continually buy switch 1 version of...
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Skate - Early Access Impressions
As an EA Insider who has played this game for what I can now confirm is over ~2 years now, I still think there is much to love about this game. Rooftop and current unpatched insane physics are going to make meme worthy videos but there isn't a lot inherently going for downtown island city for...
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Donkey Kong Bananza - Fun... but $100 fun?
As someone who LOVES Donkey Kong, treated to a Mario Odyssey inspired Donkey Kong, how can I feel/be more positive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gamescom - Silksong and I guess other lesser games
To say Silksong's 2 week heads up followed by path of exile 2's 4th act announcement was schedule disrupting would be an understatement. Definitely a whole bunch of cool games announced and some mid to less cool game DLC and updates announced. Overall I don't think we'll hit a lull of games to…
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Battlefield 6 Open Beta and Summer Chill-out Gaming
Enjoying a nice slow summer with only Donkey Kong Bananza on the go. The BF6 open beta was a nice surprise. Hopefully when it comes out in the fall it lives up to the beta expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3+4 Review
THPS3 was as good as I remember. THPS4 was an improvement. THPS4 was culled for being poorly written and voice acted Definitely my hot take, the original THPS4 was a turn in the wrong direction for the series. That said, I just wish some of those stages like Hawaii and London didn't feel like…
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Top 10 Favorite PSX Games
Filler episode! <3 see you in August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elden Ring Nightreign - Review
Early celebration for the (unofficial) 50th episode and 1000 downloads of Game in Hand! As much as I complain, I really love this game, hope they continue to put out more characters and map events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dune Awakening - Final Review
I think Funcom has a good recipe here, I love playing sandcastles in the desert. But the sum of all pieces in the current end game cycle just kinda makes me wonder what makes this their choice for definitive end game for players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June Game Publisher Announcement Extravaganza
Sony State of Play, Xbox State of Xbox, Summer Games of Fest, Steam Next of Fest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mario Kart World - Review
I am a Mario Kart simp, so of course I would like it. It is a huge ask to pay such a large price up front for what we have day 1. I think we will be more judgemental about what comes in the future as I do feel like they didn't quite nail free roam or incentivize completionist mentality, or simply...
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Switch 2 - Hands on
Sneaking this one in, as lame as it sounds, I can't put it down. Once you go 60fps, you never go back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dune Awakening Closed Beta - Impressions
I find the Dune lore fairly engaging so I was more than willing to jump on the beta weekend with an open mind and enjoy some survival craft. I do think the start needs to be accelerated a bit more than it already is with super respawn times, because the opening sprawl and time commitment to...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review
Biggest flaw about the game is it treats itself like a less than full priced game. It's a game to remember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Elder Scrolls 4 (IV) - Oblivion Remaster Review
Day 1 for Gamepass, our cup runneth over. <3 I don't think there is a better reason to need to re-play, or experience Oblivion for the first time. But man, no matter what, Bethesda going to Bethesda. What originally felt like a game on the edge of the limits of content and design, comes back…
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Blue Prince
You take the good with the bad. It's fun having a house designed by some cryptic guy, play out like familiar board games, and struggle like a poorly implemented rogue-lite function. Sounds a lot easier than the hoops most of us go through to get a house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Switch 2! - Nintendo Direct Recap
2/4/2025 - Nintendo Direct Recap and Thoughts. Nvidia states it is 10x more powerful than the original switch, therefore by Nvidia logic 5070=4090=switch 2. 3/4/2025 - Apparently the follow up stream was filled with people just spamming about price. *List of edits and updates for accuracy!* *The...
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Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 - Review
A great pixel roguelite. It is a true sequel with extra classes and expanded advanced specializations. It still needs some TLC and polish, but it certainly has kept my interest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Case of the Golden Idol - Review
Hints of Return of the Obra Dinn was the main reason to pick this game up, sad only the main game is included. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (PC) - Review
Someone should stand up and say the original was better while agreeing you can still have fun playing FF7 rebirth/remake. It is really an amusement park themed retelling, of the concept of final fantasy, using FF7 as a foundation, that was allowed to M.Night Shyamalan too many times. I just think...
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review
Nostalgia bait, except they delivered on it. It's hard not to feel like the great circle picked up where the trilogy ended. I haven't enjoyed an indiana jones game since Fate of Atlantis and really the lego games were the only real contenders. Odd start to the year with Sony events and…
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Path of Exile 2 Early Access Impressions
Good start to a unpolished ARPG. I know it's not updated enough to say anything definite, but a month an a half later, there are more peak players logging into Path of Exile 2 than people playing GTA V. Banana has overtaken POE2, so... obviously it's not THAT good... I guess. Hosted on Acast. See...
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(Extra!) Indie Games I Liked in 2024
Honestly, there were a bunch of indie games I left off my top 2024 lists and should have slotted them in somewhere, somehow. Check out Cryptmaster, The Ten Bells, The Case of the Golden Idol, and Nine Sols. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Top Games of 2024
Top 5s - Honorable mentions, Top 5 JRPGs, Top 5 non-JRPGs, Top 5(ish) Disappointments, and a handful of rambles. Happy new year everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Zelda Echos of Wisdom & Mario and Luigi Brothership
I promise I'll only call it Mario and Luigi brotherhood like 3 times.I am seriously at a loss here. Nintendo outlets rejoicing over Brothership, Media and User scores on Metacritic are aligned, calling this game an 8/10. Why am I not on the same wavelength? Worse, I am seeing the outlet I agree...
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Metaphor ReFantazio Review
Atlus' studios are really good at the persona formula and despite some changes that made them try and indicate "yeah it's made by the persona team, but it's a "new" RPG!", blind taste test would say otherwise. The art style and music are simply interesting and refreshing vs some of the blandness...
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Top 10 NDS Games
What can I say... the NDS was not about fully 3D games, it was about interactive games. The forced touch experience was really make it or break it for a lot of games. Great to see a lot of developers embracing it because we all know how much developers loathed the nauseating 3D feature of the…
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