Loot Level Chat

It's a bumper podcast this week, with all four of the usual gang together to talk loads of games.The biggest topic this episode is The Blood of Dawnwalker, which Mick has reviewed, and Kieran and Steve have also been playing. Kieran thought it might be a game of the year contender after his preview a while back, but what does he think now?Lyle has played and absolutely fallen for Moonlighter 2, but he's also been playing Orbitals, a co-op adventure that is in the genre being dubbed "Hazelike". No, us neither. Even with all of that, there's time for a quick look at Onimusha (though more on that next episode), and Mick has reviewed Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2.Not enough? The four also have plenty to say about the Grand Theft Auto VI reveal on Netflix.Phew, we did say it was a bumper episode.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialBuy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

On this episode of the Loot Level Chat podcast, Mick and Kieran have been playing The Duskbloods. That's right, the network test of The Duskbloods came and went on Switch 2, and the gang has things to say about it.Elsewhere, Mick still can't stop playing (and talking about) Mortal Shell II, while Kieran has enlisted Steve for some Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, the first-person shooter that aims for realism, offering you the chance to be the commander. It even has a class that lets you be the spotter for a sniper.Mortal Shell II review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/mortal-shell-ii-review/Hell Let Loose: Vietnam review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/hell-let-loose-vietnam-review/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialBuy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Kieran and Lyle try to explain what Fantasy Critic is to Mick, who then judges our Patreon Discord's teams. Confused? Then you should listen to find out what it all means!For more on Fantasy Critic, check out the website: https://www.fantasycritic.gamesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialBuy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

We've been thinking about games that have made a comeback on this episode of the podcast. No Man's Sky has hit ten years old. No, really, you're that old. But there are so many others.What about Cyberpunk 2077? Sea of Thieves, Pokemon Scarlett and Violet, Battlefront 2... there are so many! That's not all though, as Mick has been playing Mortal Shell II, a new soulslike, which is sort of a comeback after the first game.What are your favourite gaming comeback stories? Let us know!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialBuy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

The trio of Mick, Lyle, and Kieran are back for another episode of the LLC Podcast, and it's time for some amazing games.Kieran has reviewed Big Walk and given it a 10/10, but Lyle has been playing it along with him as it's co-op only. It's in PS Plus as well as on Switch 2 and PC, and Kieran wants everyone to play it and explains why, with Lyle's help, of course.Mick reviewed Beast of Reincarnation, and if you've not heard of that, it's developed by Game Freak, the team that makes the Pokemon series for Nintendo, and has done for decades now. It's nothing like Pokemon, though, aside from a Dog-based companion. It's a Game Pass game, so is it worth your download?Meanwhile, while he didn't review it, Lyle absolutely adores Splatoon Raiders, and explains why everyone should try that, too.If you like this kind of content, we'd say it's an ideal time to check out the YouTube video version and our Patreon, which gets bonus weekly extra episodes. Links to all of that are below, and hey, if you love the pod, but don't wanna subscribe, we've even got a link where you can "buy us a coffee" as a thank you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialBuy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

With the lads taking a well-earned week off recording the podcast this week, instead we're bringing you a previously exclusive to Patreon episode. This episode is called "GOTY Practice Run #1", because while we're well known for our Game of the Year podcast celebrations, we're trying something different this year.Rather than cutting games, instead, this episode of the podcast sees the gang of Mick, Kieran, Steve, and of course Lyle, sticking a variety of the year's best games into tier lists, from "only one of us played it", to the "best of the best", and everywhere in-between.If you like this kind of content, we'd say it's an ideal time to check out the YouTube video version (where you can see the tier list in action), and our Patreon, which releases weekly extra episodes like this very one. Links to all of that are below, and hey, if you love the pod, but don't wanna subscribe, we've even got a link where you can "buy us a coffee" as a thank you!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialBuy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

AKA: "The one with Halo Campaign Evolved and all the remakes".In this episode, Mick holds court with Kieran, Lyle, and Steve to talk about Halo: Campaign Evolved, which is a game he's been playing recently. That's the newly remade version of the original Halo game, by the way, and he's played it on PS5. The chat then moves into ideas about what future remakes we'd like, because why not more?Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's a packed episode this week, as Mick, Lyle, and Steve have been playing ALL the games again.Mick is Mr DLC this week, as he's played The Alters: Last Variable as well as Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations. Lyle and Steve have finally grabbed Rhythm Paradise Groove and are enjoying the purity it offers. On top of that Lyle has also just reviewed Denshattack! which is a very strange train-based Tony Hawk's game.Denshattack! review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/denshattack-review/Denshattack! interview: https://lootlevelchill.com/features/denshattack-interview-we-wanted-to-evoke-a-feeling-of-joyfulness/The Alters: Last Variable review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/the-alters-the-last-variable-review/Rhythm Paradise Groove review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/rhythm-paradise-groove-review/Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations preview: https://lootlevelchill.com/features/doom-the-dark-ages-revelations-preview-rip-and-tear-and-rock-and-roll/Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Some huge games are chatted about on this episode of the podcast, thanks to Kieran having come back fresh from playing four hours of The Blood of Dawnwalker.While initial thoughts might have been “it looks a lot like The Witcher 3”, Kieran also thinks it’s way more than that, and after his hands-on preview (and also chatting to the developers for our interview feature), it’s firmly on his “this could be game of the year” list, which is seriously impressive.On top of that, Mick awarded Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced a 10/10 score in his review, but everyone has been playing it (excepted Lyle, who as we know, hates pirates probably). It’s truly one of the best remakes in recent memory, so you better believe we have plenty to say about it. Lyle does have a game to chat about though, and it’s Star Fox… another 10/10. Games are good folks. They’re really, really good.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

On this episode of the podcast Mick, Steve, and Kieran run through a handful of demos they have played recently before Mick tells everyone about Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, which he's recently played a preview build of, and which sounds rather good.Patreon subscribers get early access to the podcast as well as an extra weekly bonus pod. On this week’s bonus the team test their brains with a quiz related to heat, hotness, and warmth.Resonance preview: https://lootlevelchill.com/features/resonance-a-plague-tale-legacy-preview-beautiful-macabre-and-not-a-rat-in-sight/Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's so hot this week so everyone is taking a break, instead this is a previously exclusive bonus podcast (LLC DLC) where the gang talk about what game to play before GTA VI hits, in a GOTY-style bracket-list game!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

On this episode of the podcast the team go through and objectively rate each Assassin's Creed game from S-D then do the same for the protagonists too. It's a bumper AC-special, as the team is getting ready for some Black Flag resynced. There's (of course) time for some general chit-chat, as well.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

The team of Mick, Lyle, Steve, and Kieran get together to wrap up all that was "not-E3" 2026 in podcast form. However, there's a twist. Each game only gets a set amount of time, so the boys have to get it together and confirm what they loved and didn't love.Everything announced in the Nintendo Direct: https://lootlevelchill.com/news/everything-announced-in-the-june-2026-nintendo-direct/Everything shown in the Xbox showcase: https://lootlevelchill.com/news/everything-shown-at-the-june-2026-xbox-games-showcase/Everything shown in the State of Play: https://lootlevelchill.com/news/everything-shown-in-the-june-2026-state-of-play/Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's a bumper podcast this episode, as Mick, Lyle, and Kieran gather to talk all about the June 2026 Sony State of Play, and what was announced during the show.If you're looking for a full catch-up, we also have an article here with everything announced at the State of Play, but otherwise, the trio chat about God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Rayman Legends Retold, Phantom Blade Zero, and much, much more.That's not all, though, as we also have time to talk about Mina the Hollower, which Lyle recently scored 10/10 in his review.Mina the Hollower review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/mina-the-hollower-review/State of Play recap: https://lootlevelchill.com/news/everything-shown-in-the-june-2026-state-of-play/Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

One might say this episode of the LLC Podcast played host to some "eclectic games", but perhaps that is because one has been serving his majesty's secret service recently.One might say that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight isn't very Bond-like, and that there's definitely no Bondage in Darksiders Warmastered edition, which is out now on modern consoles too. One might also add that speaking in third-person is a sign of madness, but one has been quite hot recently, and one is tired, so stick that ONE in your pipe and smoke it. Enjoy the bond. Pod, I meant pod. Enjoy the pod.007 First Light review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/007-first-light-review/Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-review/Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's time for a themed podcast, as Mick, Steve, and Kieran talk about video game adaptations of movies, and movie adaptations of video games. It's all about movies and games! Mick, of course, uses this as an opportunity to go off on numerous tangents, until someone upsets him by mentioning Star Wars. Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Mick is back off his holidays meaning he can host a podcast where... everyone else talks about the games they've been playing. Chris is here and he's reviewed both Mixtape (loved it), and Directive 8020 (loved it!). Kieran has also had a quick go on Mixtape, but he's here to talk about Wax Heads. The three games this week make this podcast the episode with the joint highest rated games we've ever talked about on a podcast. And yes that sentence made more sense in my head that it probably does written down. ENJOY!Mixtape review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/mixtape-review/Directive 8020 review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/directive-8020-review/Wax Heads review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/wax-heads-review/Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's another big game week with Mick her to talk about PlayStation and Housemarque's next big exclusive: Saros. He gave it a whopping 10/10 in his review on Loot Level Chill, and is here to talk about the story (no spoilers, don't worry), as well as the difficulty (it's hard, but don't worry there are modifiers), and the visuals (it's amazing looking, don't worry!).But he's also been playing the latest expansion for Diablo IV, Lord of Hatred, which sees the game get another big overhaul, while finishing the story for the game.Kieran has been playing a simulator called Bus Bound, which he's rather enamoured with. You can read more about the game on the website, but there's also an interview we reckon you should take a peruse of.Saros review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/saros-review/Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred review: https://lootlevelchill.com/reviews/diablo-4-lord-of-hatred-review/Bus Bound interview: https://lootlevelchill.com/features/bus-bound-interview-locations-licensing-and-little-details/Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's a hefty chat of weird this week, as Lyle tells the gang all about Vampire Crawlers, which yes: that's the follow up to Vampire Survivors. Kieran joins the weird with an asymmetric multiplayer experience in the form of Tides of Tomorrow. The chat begs the question, would following a player called "McSmellington" ruin your single player story-driven experience?Then there's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Enough said, yeah? Mick even manages to get a cheeky Saros preview in before the bigger chat about it next week. Hurrah, get listening!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Hi all, welcome back. This week we've got some big releases to chat about as Mick gets into cyberpunk noir adventure, Replaced, and Lyle explains the ups and downs of Mouse P.I. For Hire.After that, it's time to crack open a big can of Pragmata as Mick and Lyle have played through Capcom's newest sci-fi action hit and they're ready to put your worries to bed.

Back to normal this week, folks, with Mick, Steve, Lyle and Kieran chatting about a few new games, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance and Super Meat Boy 3D.Talking about these games leads into a longer chat about legacy sequels, and the lads blast through a whole bunch of classics and not-so-classics.

Sadly we were unable to record a regular podcast this week, so please enjoy this free version of one of our Patreon-only LLC DLC episodes, where Mick, Kieran and Steve attempt to rank all the Resident Evil protagonists.Regular scheduling will return after the Easter break! Enjoy.

In a bumper episode this week, Mick, Lyle, Kieran and (occasionally) Steve go through some of the massive franchises, companies and games that are celebrating milestones in 2026.From Gears of War and Halo, to Pokemon, Resident Evil and the Legend of Zelda, there are some very important birthdays this year, and the lads go down a whole bunch of nostalgia holes.

This week we chat about a few things like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug Hunt and Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor, but mostly it's an Open World-themed episode and Mick talks everyone to death about Crimson Desert for a solid hour.It's a wonder Lyle made it through - but whether you love it or hate it, it is a game that warrants discussion. For an hour. And he could have talked more. 

Welcome back, everyone. It's a bit of a packed show this week, as Mick, Lyle, Kieran and Steve dig into videogame spin-offs and which ones stand out.And while they're on the subject, Kieran gets into the cosy new Pokémon spin-off Pokopia, and Mick has some opinions on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

Hey all. This week Mick, Lyle, and Kieran discuss a huge slew of indie games from Steam Next Fest including The Eternal Life of Goldman and Cathedral: Crow's Curse. They also find time to chat about Disco-like fantasy detective game, Esoteric Ebb, the Marathon Server Slam, and the fact that Pokemon is 30 years old in 2026.

With the release of Resident Evil : Requiem on everyone's mind, this week Mick, Kieran, and Steve go over the whole series, discussing everything from Grace and Leon's new adventure to the original games, the recent remakes, and the Switch 2 ports of Resident Evil 7 and Village.

This week Mick, Kieran and Lyle have a good old chat about the recent SONY State of Play, including a breakdown of the new God of War Metroidvania, Sons of Sparta. They also discuss Silent Hill: Townfall, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Project Windless.As for current games, this week Lyle has reviewed 3D platformer Demon Tides, Mick jumped into the beta test for NetEase's pirate lark, Sea of Remnants, and Kieran got all stealthy with everyone's favourite abrasive goblin wretch in Styx: Blades of Greed.

This week Mick, Steve, Chris and Lyle chat about what makes a game weird, from the developer behind it to the subject matter or sense of humour.They also find time to discuss what Mick thought of the Replaced demo, Steve's Reanimal review, Lyle's take on Grasshopper Manufacture's Romeo is a Dead Man, and Chris's time spent with the Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake.

This week on Loot Level Chat, Mick, Steve, Lyle, and Kieran discuss the merits of massive games. From Final Fantasy VII to Persona 5 Royal, they have a good old chinwag about their favourite 100-hour games. They also discuss Nioh 3, which Mick reviewed, and Edmund McMillen's Mewgenics, which has Lyle really excited about cat poo. You heard it here first!

This week Mick, Steve, Lyle, and Kieran chat about Code Vein 2, Cairn, Escape from Ever After, and then have a bit of a chinwag about their favourite choice of cosy or comfort games to see them through the January lull. 

Mick, Steve and Kieran are back this week to talk about some upcoming games and try to guess their eventual Metacritic score. Amongst the wild speculations are predictions for Witchbrook, Resident Evil: Requiem, Saros, and GTA6!

New year, same nonsense! Loot Level Chat is back, baby. Usual host Adam has stepped out for a bit and left Mick in charge, and he's joined by Kieran, Lyle, and Steve to talk about what they've all been up to over the Christmas break. We've got chat about Arc Raiders, Diablo 4, and even some GameCube classics beamed through the Switch 2. What more could you want?Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

The finale of our week of 2025 celebrations is here, as we sum up all we've decided over the past week, and make a top ten games of 2025. Enjoy!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

This is a full on spoilercast for some of the biggest games of 2025, as we dissect the narratives and moments that made them so special. It's time for two categories: best moment, and first up, best story.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

We're starting to get a little spoiler-y now, as Best New Character means we have to talk about stories in games, but before that, what is the nicest surprise of a game in 2025? Our awards season continues.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Our best spectacle category is here, and we've split it into audio and visual, so we can coo over which games in 2025 looked and sounded the best. Top threes for these one, and no spoilers. Yay!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's time to talk about the best games of 2025, and what better way to do it than with lengthy podcast discussions. The first of our special run of episodes is about best re-release and best multiplayer, and boy has it been a year for re-releases, thanks to a certain Switch 2.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Kieran makes his full podcast debut (you can hear him earlier on an exclusive Patreon only podcast) to talk about Rue Valley, a game inspired by Disco Elysium, and it has Lyle, Steve, and Adam all intrigued.Speaking of intrigue, what is the deal with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Is it cannon? It is, right? Lyle is playing this meaty experience. And speaking of meaty, the hunky Steve(n) has lost his mind playing Lumines Arise, so let's chat about that, too.Note: we'll be starting game of the year recordings soon, so we'll do our best to keep up with regular podcasts, but as you know, these GOTY recordings take a lot of time, so we can't promise! Thanks for baring with us, in what has been a tricky end of 2025.PS: Quick note on the podcast schedule. Some changes to our lives have meant that we may have to adjust when the episodes appear. It's likely that the podcast will now appear on Fridays, with Patreon members getting early access on Wednesdays, and the bonus episodes on a Friday. Oh and we're recording GOTY pods soon, so that'll delay the regular pod. Thanks for your patience!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

On this episode of Loot Level Chat, it's time to talk about Ball x Pit, and hey, what's in a name? We find out as Lyle, Steve, and Adam discuss what that "x" means, and why. Oh, and they talk about the game itself, of course, too.Steve has been living his best Burnout-life as he investigates Wreckreation, and explains to Adam and Lyle what it's all about. Meanwhile both Lyle and Adam have finished Pokemon Legends: Z-A and are rather enamoured with the game, hoping the future for Pokemon fans is finally bright again.PS: Quick note on the podcast schedule. Some changes to our lives have meant that we may have to adjust when the episodes appear. It's likely that the podcast will now appear on Fridays, with Patreon members getting early access on Wednesdays, and the bonus episodes on a Friday.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's a two person podcast this episode, with Adam and Lyle here to bring some seriously positive vibes.Both of the duo have been playing Super Mario Galaxy 1+2, and despite the first game in the collection having been previously available on Switch, it actually has some new changes that are really interesting. Super Mario Galaxy 2, of course, is a first-time thing for Nintendo Switch: was it worth the wait?Meanwhile, the word "perfect" is used when describing Hades II. It's not a word we like to use too often when referring to a game, but Hades II really does seem like it's that special. Lastly, we have a quick check in on the newest "Balatro-like", CloverPit, and check in with how Lyle and Adam feel about the Mina the Hollower delay, before trying to work out if another member of the team is playing a long game to troll Lyle.PS: Quick note on the podcast schedule. Some changes to our lives have meant that we may have to adjust when the episodes appear. It's likely that the podcast will now appear on Fridays, with Patreon members getting early access on Wednesdays, and the bonus episodes on a Friday.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Ghost of Yotei is a game you might of heard of? Well, Mick has been playing it and on this episode of the podcast has plenty to say about it.Does it feel like a bit step up from the hugely popular Ghost of Tsushima? Do we get to ride the wolf like a horse? These questions will be answered, because of course they will.Lyle has been playing Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, though, and spoilers, but he kinda prefers it to Mario Kart World. It's hard not to compare the two, really, but CrossWorlds has a few things MKW is missing, and it makes it somehow better.Lastly, Adam and Mick have been back into the world of zombies, with Dying Light: The Beast, which by all accounts is a thoroughly good time. Who knew?On LLC DLC this coming week, you can hear us talking about Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Deus Ex, and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, so consider our Patreon for that exclusive bonus episode. Not only that, but you'll get the regular podcast (this one!) early!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Borderlands 4 is here, and so is Mick to explain to Adam, Steve, and Lyle how great it is on this week's episode of the Loot Level Chill podcast.Adam is a huge fan and can't wait to get stuck in to Borderlands 4, but Mick has played it for his review and the podcast is largely about that for a good chunk. How's the story; the mechanics; the performance? And also, why was review access PC only?For those of you sick of hearing about Hollow Knight: Silksong, well, we're sorry, but this week's podcast contains a bit more chat about it. In many ways given the lack of access pre-release, this is like a review in progress, over a lengthy period of time. Adam thinks it's mean, but Steve is still keen. Where will we end up, you'll have to tune in every week for the rest of time, as it seems a chunky game.Lyle has games, too, as he's played and finished (to give it the full title) Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World. It's a lovely, gorgeous experience, so the gang wax lyrical about it, and hope more people play it this time. Also, a cheeky little bonus as Adam has played Star Wars: Outlaws on Switch 2. Was the pre-release noise right or wrong? Spoiler: it was wrong, it plays really well.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

This week we have a very, very special guest joining us to make the first 4-person pod in a while.We'll let you listen to find out exactly who it is, but he, along with Mick and Adam, has been playing Hell is Us. We know we talked about the game in a preview/demo sense a few weeks ago, but a few of the gang have finished it now and are enamoured with how special it is when it comes to a few ideas. There's NO SPOILERS here, but it's a very hefty chat about the game.That said, our guest and Adam have also played Lost Soul Aside and are... sadly not hugely impressed. So there's a chat about that, and... Silksong when? Now. It's now! It's actually out now, and that means we can have an early chat about the opening hours of it. What a world we live in.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

For some reason, this episode of the podcast ends up in tangent city, but we do try to talk about video games too.Starting with a lengthy chat about Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Adam and Lyle are in love with this one, from the art style to the cool combat, it's an actually brilliant comeback for the series.Then things go a bit peculiar, and while we start to talk about lovely 2D action platform game The Knightling, somehow we get side-tracked and end up talking about Mr Blobby. Why not, I guess?Lastly on this episode, Steve has been playing a preview version of skate. which causes the team to get annoyed at stylised game names. But eventually the chat is all about gameplay, and again, Steve is loving this one.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Steve is back, but Adam and Lyle are also here to talk games with him for this new episode of the podcast.As you might expect, a healthy amount of Battlefield 6 is talked about, with Steve having rushed excitedly back from holiday to play it, even squadding up with Adam to not revive one another. How are the maps? How's the gunplay? What about the classes? Let's find out in this deep(ish) dive.Drag x Drive is out now, but Lyle and Adam have been playing that, and have lots of thoughts about accessibility, the mouse controls, price point, and what the future might hold for the game. There's a theme, too, this week, as Hell is Us has a demo, and the gang thing you should try that asap.Question of the week is about game prices, to that'll be fun.Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

Mick, Chris, and Adam are back and they've got chat!Mick has been playing Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, while Chris and Adam have tried a little bit of it too. Is it the next great Soulslike? Find out.Chris however, has been playing Dead Take and has everyone intrigued. Adam... has been playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human, because why not?Listener question of the week is about under-rated games, so why not send yours, and be read out on the next episode!Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

On this episode of the podcast it's just Adam and Lyle to chat about their RPGs, strange Japanese games, and Metroidvanias.What that means in real terms, then, is that the chat starts about Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson, where we get two very different perspectives. Lyle isn't into music or music YouTubers, but Adam knows a fair bit about both. Moving on, Lyle recently reviewed the third game in the Somnium Files series: No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, and Adam has also had a bit of a play of that, so it's time for two more wildly different perspectives. Oh and in case you're wondering: here is the interview mentioned.Lastly, Lyle has played a lengthy Metroidvania in Shadow Labyrinth, which is based on Pac-Man, but... well it gets weird, so maybe just have a listen. This weeks' listener question is about getting old, and noticing it: what are the telltale signs?Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

On this episode of the podcast, the team start by reminiscing about the old days thanks to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.What's new, what's old, and yes... what's missing? How does the soundtrack being so different affect things? And what if Steve actually started playing the wrong version of the game at first. Find out on this very podcast.Mick had previously previewed Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, but now he's finished it and reviewed it, and is still rather in love with it. Adam, however, is smashing the world to pieces thanks to Donkey Kong Bananza, and he's very, very happy with it.Question of the Week is about "dad shoes", and a specific brand. Do you own them?Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill

It's a quiet week, for a change, so on the podcast this episode it's time to shine a light on some hidden gems (so far) we've played in 2025.We're not talking exclusively about indies, though most are smaller games, as we also want to remind people Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess just came out on Switch 2 this year. But there's plenty of games to chat about, with the likes of Into the Restless Ruins one we want to sing the praises of.Of course, Xbox is in the news, with lots of job losses, so a brief chat about that takes place. Listener Question of the Week is about what games July has to offer, and surely... surely, Chris doesn't pick Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game as his main game, right?Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/U7U81H2M26Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lootlevelchill/about?Website: https://lootlevelchill.com/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lootlevelchill.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loot.level.chill