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The Hungry Gamers

by The Hungry Gamers

Ally and Brendan are two Australians, living on opposite sides of the globe who love talking about video games and culture in a way that is accessible to both the hardcore and casual audience, aiming to both inform as well as entertain on all the latest rumours, news and reviews.Every week you'll get discussion filled with humor, thought provoking banter, honest unedited opinions, occasional curse words and laughs aplenty, all powered by Audio-Technica.

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Episodes

  1. The 2023 BITTIES

    As we move into 2024, we figure that now is the perfect time to look back and reflect upon on the past 12 months with the ATEBIT Nation. The 2023 BITTIES are ATEBIT’s official awards and are entirely determined by our fantastic community. Categories in the BITTIES are as follows: TV Show of the...

  2. Our Favourite Things of 2023

    With 2023 coming to a close we figure it's time to talk about the things we loved most from the last 12 months, and to make this episode ONE MILLION times better, Miss Ally Heart returns to the studio to provide the optimum amount of sass while also helping to keep Brendan in line. Let us fill…

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  3. Festivus 2023 | The Airing of Video Game Grievances

    2023 has been a tough year for the gaming and pop culture industries and man oh man do we have some grievances to air out! Listen on as Brendan, Buddy, Jono, Matt and the ATEBIT Nation all come together like a bunch of new age Power Rangers to unpack all the wrongs from the last 12 months…

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  4. Later Gators

    Take the boys to the Vice City where the grass is legal and the girls are pretty!! GTA VI has been revealed (cheers leakers you dicks) and Brendan and Buddy are here to share their thoughts on the biggest future gaming release in the world. Summary In this episode, Brendan and Buddy discuss their...

  5. Thirsty Swatters

    After narrowly surviving the crowds at Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Brendan and Buddy limp into the Riverside Studio to dive deep on all the chaotic good (and evil) doing the rounds within the video game and pop culture universes. Episode three four three is served hot and fresh, full of the...

  6. Sex Bob Omb Buddies

    After taking down a host of evil exes, Brendan and Buddy return to the Riverside Studio to collectively gush over goddamn fun Scott Pilgrim Takes Flight is (seriously go watch it on Netflix ASAP). Episode three four two is also crammed full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free impressions…

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  7. Link And You'll Miss It

    Brendan has returned and he’s brought a very special guest along for the ride for the next 4 weeks in Mr. Buddy Watson!! *queue applause and cheers* Listen on as two podcast vets predict The Game Awards nominees and also share their varied levels of hype regarding the live action Legend of Zelda...

  8. Wakey Wakey

    Australia’s finest and Brisbane’s up and comer, Jono and Matt return to the Riverside studio for one last time in 2023, diving deep on Remedy’s horror masterpiece, Alan Wake 2. THG340 also sees the pair share their thoughts on AI, the good, the (mostly) bad and everything in between. On top of...

  9. Spiders and Snakes

    The boys are back in town for another thrilling ride through the video game and culture landscapes, webslinging their way through some juicy Spider-Man 2 discussion as well as tackling all the latest news and rumours bouncing around the internet. Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure...

  10. A Different Kind of PB

    Brendan might be away but fear not, as Australia’s finest, Jono Pech reunites with Brisbane’s most fashionable to unpack all of the big headlines doing the rounds this week in gaming and culture. Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to follow The Gamers on Twitter: Brendan ATEBIT...

  11. Cyberpunky Brewster

    In a week full of departures, Brendan joins Bobby Kotick and and John Riccitiello on the resignation front, recording his last episode of THG (only for about a month or so). Listen on as Brendan openly gushes about just how good the #Cyberpunk2077 #PhantomLiberty DLC is, and along for the ride is...

  12. LEFTOVERS #2 | The Stuff You Might Have Missed

    We know ya'll have busy and full lives so it makes sense when some of the gaming news slips through the cracks, but don't worry, Jono Pech is back with another episode of #Leftovers, a mini-pod hitting on headlines that are worth your time. Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to...

  13. PAX Done Differently

    With another PAX Australia now officially in our rear view mirror we thought it would be best to do our annual recap a little differently this year, instead of the usual deep dive on games and product we will instead be taking a look at what goes into making an event like this happen from a host…

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  14. Gonna Take A Leak...

    Email leaks and giant retirements? What a time to be a gamer! Listen on as Brendan is joined by Australia's finest to unpack all the juicy news and rumours surrounding THAT Microsoft leak. Episode three three five is also full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free review of #Eternights...

  15. LEFTOVERS #1 | The Stuff You Might Have Missed...

    What's this?! A new mini-pod chaired by Australia's finest, Jono Pech, to deliver you all of the news you might have recently missed from around the internet?? You're goddamn right it is... Let us fill your ears and warm your heart. Be sure to follow The Gamers on Twitter: Brendan ATEBIT Follow…

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  16. Nightmare on Snack Street

    With September now in full swing, the month also brings with it a fantastic new guest host. Joining Brendan in the Riverside Studio is none other than Mia, one of the best and brightest Twitch streamers in the land (and just a genuine good person). Episode three three four is also chock full of…

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  17. Son of A Witch(er)

    In what might be the last time we ever hear Jono Pech on an episode of THG (listen on to hear exactly why), we figure we should go out in style, testing his grey matter in "Who Am I?" as well deep diving on his time with #SeaofStars. Episode three three three is also chock full of the following...

  18. Rebel Without A Cause

    For the second last episode of Jono's August residency on THG, he and Brendan share their (spoiler-free thoughts) on the first two episodes of #Ahsoka while also going through the latest and greatest from #Gamescom. Episode three thirty two is also crammed full of the following tasty slices:...

  19. Oh My Godness

    Is that a BFG in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Brendan and Jono return to the ATEBIT studio to unpack the debut release from Summerfall Studios, Stray Gods. EP331 is also chock full of the following tasty slices: Spoiler-free review of #DraculaVoyageoftheDemeter Why…

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  20. Baldur's Great

    Well I'll be damned, those pesky Hungry Gamers are back, and with a slightly new look and feel. Brendan decided it wasn't time to retire the microphone, so after much reflecting has returned to the hosting chair. For the remainder of 2023, THG will be doing a "residency" format, where each month...

  21. An Ally For Life

    In what might be our most emotional episode to date, Ally and Brendan return to the Riverside Studio to unpack some very big news - Miss Ally Heart has decided to follow her destiny, and hang up the microphone (hopefully just for a little while). Listen on as they take a trip down memory lane,...

  22. Eating Snakes with Spiders

    What's that?! A PlayStation Showcase?! Listen on as Brendan is joined by Jono to unpack the latest 60 banger that was dropped this week by our friends at Sony. The boys dive deep on all the big news from the showcase, chatting for nearly an hour on the showcase alone! Episode three twenty eight…

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  23. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (SPOILERCAST)

    Stopping to refuel and repair the Mantis, Jono and Zac from News to Reviews sit down in the Riverside Studio to share their time with Respawn's follow up to their 2019 action RPG hit, #StarWarsJediSurvivor. Listen on as the guys go deeeep on story, gameplay, greatest moments, characters and more....

  24. There Goes My Hero (mode)

    With zero chance of going in sixty seconds, Ally and Brendan instead decide to jump into the Riverside Studio to talk about how the living legend known as Nicolas Cage is making his way to #DeadByDaylight. Episode three twenty seven is chock full of the following slices: Spoiler-free impressions…

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  25. Tears Don't Fall, They Fuse Around Me

    After copious hours were spent perfecting the ultrahand grab, Ally and Brendan return to the Riverside.fm Studio to discuss the near unanimous praise that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is currently receiving. Episode three twenty six is also chock full of the following tasty slices: New TV series,...

  26. Seeing Red(fall)

    It took a little while, but Ally and Brendan managed to escape the land of Redfall and figured they should probably talk about it! Listen on as we get spoiler-free reviews in progress for both Arcane's #Redfall and Respawn's #JediSurvivor. Episode three two five is also crammed full of the...

  27. You're Putting Me Through Hell-a

    Not content with simply playing and watching undead related media, Brendan and Ally figure they should also talk about said media in podcast form! The latest episode of your favourite Aussie gaming podcast is crammed full to the brim with talk on both #EvilDeadRise AND #DeadIsland2! Episode three...

  28. God-Riddance

    Fresh off starring in the stage version of Alien vs. Predator (it's better than the movie we promise), Ally and Brendan return to the Riverside Studio to collectively gush about the upcoming roleplaying musical, #StrayGods. Episode three twenty three is also full of the following tasty slices:...

  29. Stick That In Your Warp Pipe & Smoke It

    Mama mia! Ally and Brendan return to the Riverside studio with a belly full of popcorn and soda to share their spoiler-free thoughts on the new #SuperMarioBrosMovie. Episode three twenty two is also crammed full of the following tasty slices: More thoughts on #JohnWick4 #Sony lodging a patent for…

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  30. Resident Evil 4 Remake (SPOILERCAST)

    After saving the President's daughter and stopping for icecream, Brendan and Jono sit down in the ATEBIT Studio to share their time with Capcom's remake of the 2005 action survival horror classic, #ResidentEvil4. Listen on as the guys go deeeep on story, gameplay, greatest moments, characters and...

  31. Dragging the Waters

    Returning from yet another successful fishing expedition, Ally and Brendan assemble at the ATEBIT Studio to dive deep ont another potential indie hit of 2023, Black Salt Studios, #Dredge. Episode three twenty one is also full of the following tasty slices: #JohnWick4 spoiler-free review #DiabloIV...

  32. What Are Ya Sellin??

    Fresh off the back of saving the President's daughter (again), Ally and Brendan jump into the ATEBIT x Riverside Studio to share their experiences on two of 2023's BIGGEST releases in Resident Evil 4 Remake and Diablo IV, diving deep on both but also keeping it spoiler-free. Episode three twenty…

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  33. Interspecies Relations

    Rolling into the studio after a big night on the Jet, Ally and Brendan fire up the microphones to share their thoughts on #Starfield copping a restricted rating in Australia, as well as Bethesda confirming there will be no sex in the upcoming sci-fi RPG. Episode three one nine is chock full of…

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  34. The Chainsaws That Bind Us

    Fear not ATEBIT Nation, Brendan is back, and he's brought covid along for the ride! Listen on as The Hungry Gamers bring their usual sass and flair regarding a lot of news, rumours and reveals from within the gaming and culture universes. Episode three one eight is chock full of the following...

  35. Suicide Squad - Kill the Hype

    WE HAVE A NEW CHALLENGER!! Or at least, in this case, a new co-host, with Australia's Jono Pech joining Ally in the Riverside Studio to talk all things video games and culture. Hungry for news and rumors? Episode 317 has you covered, with discussion around the following tasty slices:...

  36. Flake It Til You Make It

    Ally and Brendan, the human equivalents of the #Tetris straight piece, head back into the studio to share their hype about the upcoming movie focusing on everyone's favourite block breaker coming soon to AppleTV+. In this episode you'll also cop tasty slices of the following: Saudi's Public...

  37. Dead Space (SPOILERCAST)

    After managing to escape from stasis (and a horde of demonic beasties), Brendan and Jono sit down in the ATEBIT Studio to share their time with Motive Studios remake of the 2008 survival horror classic, #DeadSpace. Listen on as the guys go deeeep on story, gameplay, killere moments, characters…

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  38. Speak When You're Forspoken To!

    Not even disjointed NPC dialogue can stop Ally and Brendan from returning to the studio this week and talking all things Forspoken, THG315 has with over 12 minutes of spoiler-free discussion covering everything to do with the Luminous Creations fantasy role playing release. Final thoughts on…

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  39. Cheese and Chai'ves

    Not even a bogus trademark dispute or a fake video game can stop Ally and Brendan from returning to the Riverside.fm Studio! The second episode of THG for 2023 sees our dastardly duo unpack the fact and the fiction surrounding #TheDayBefore. You'll also discover that episode 314 is chock full of...

  40. Back in the Saddle

    Guess whos back? Back again, Hungry's back, tell a friend! For our first episode of 2023 we have decided to ditch most of the news talk, instead covering on the year ahead, as well as sharing our spoiler-free thoughts on the debut episode of HBO's The Last of Us. You'll find that episode 313 is...

  41. Video Game Book Club | Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion

    The next episode of Video Game Book Club series is here! This episode sees Australia’s Jono Pech and Player 2’s Paul James tackle Square Enix’s action RPG that originally debuted way back in 2007 on the PSP, Crisis Core. ---------- VGBC is a show that revisits classic titles from previous...

  42. The 2022 BITTIES

    As we move closer to 2023, we figure that now is the perfect time to look back and reflect upon on the past 12 months with the ATEBIT Nation. The 2022 BITTIES are ATEBIT’s official awards and are entirely determined by our fantastic community. Categories in the BITTIES are as follows: TV Show of...

  43. Festivus 2022 | The Airing of Video Game Grievances

    It's that time of year again ATEBIT Nation, where we all come together to air our video game related grievances that we've experienced and lived through in 2022. As is tradition, Ally, Brendan and the ATEBIT Nation will be sharing grievances on the following categories: Biggest video game…

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  44. Our Favourite Things of 2022

    With 2022 all but over, Ally and Brendan decide to kick back, relax and share their favourite things of the year that was. This covers a host of titles that either released in 2022 or they got to experience for the first time this year. Favourite Movies We Have Watched (0:3:20) Favourite TV Shows...

  45. Sporks and Napkins

    Taking a break from exploring the Paldea region, Ally and Brendan dive into the ATEBIT Studio to share their thoughts and impressions on #Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and why Fuecoco is just the best. You'll find that episode 309 is crammed full of the following tasty slices: Impressions on…

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  46. God of War Ragnarok (SPOILERCAST)

    Arriving slightly late due to an argument with a spectral squirrel, Brendan, Benny and Jono return to the tenth realm, aka The ATEBIT Studio to share all of their thoughts and feelings on Santa Monica Studio's latest smash hit, #GodofWarRagnarok. Listen on as the guys go deeeep on story…

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  47. The Devil in Meh

    Narrowly surviving their time at the Murder Castle (seriously why do they even host tours there?!), Ally and Brendan jump into the ATEBIT Headquarters to share their spoiler-free impressions/reviews on #Pentiment, #StarOceanTheDivineForce, #TheDeviInMe and #BlackPanther #WakandaForever. You'll…

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  48. White Wolves & Norse Gods

    Coming at you quicker than the Leviathan axe, Ally and Brendan return to the ATEBIT Studio to chop through all the latest news and rumours from around the internet. You'll find that episode 307 is crammed full of the following tasty slices: #GodofWarRagnarok spoiler-free thoughts #FrogDetective...

  49. Snap To It

    After experiencing a bit of VR based virtigo, Ally and Brendan decide it's time to jump back into the studio to talk all things gaming and culture, with a big focus on the recent announcement surrounding the price point and games for the PSVR2. Episode 306 is also serving you up the following:...

  50. Hear Us Scream (Spooky Edition with Cat Benstead)

    Zombie shuffling their way into the studio with a very special guest in Cat Benstead, Ally and Brendan are here to eat your brains and gain your knowledge as they talk all things scary and spooky. On this fright-filled episodes you'll find haunting servings of the following: Building our own…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ally and Brendan are two Australians, living on opposite sides of the globe who love talking about video games and culture in a way that is accessible to both the hardcore and casual audience, aiming to both inform as well as entertain on all the latest rumours, news and reviews.Every week you'll get discussion filled with humor, thought provoking banter, honest unedited opinions, occasional curse words and laughs aplenty, all powered by Audio-Technica.

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