The Last of Us 2 has many divided, and here on the show we are equally conflicted. But with review bombs contradicting game sales, could this be the most polarising videogame ever? We put on our review hats and take apart the latest offering from Naughty Dog.Also, we talk about the announced Star Wars Squadron, a game that promises to unlock conten…

The Sony Playstation 5 has finally arrived, more accurately, the reveal announcement that is. We take in the recent online Sony PS Event and discuss the future of the company and videogame distribution. Also, we talk all the games shown during the event, from a new Demons Souls to the sublime looking Gran Turismo 7.The next generation of games cons…

It's a Netflix and chill type episode where we discuss Extraction and the recently released Space Force.Door The Last King

The Last Dance premiered on Netflix recently, and we have special guest Reuben "The Brown Mamba" Conceicao joining us in the discussion. It's an all basketball episode so listen now!The Last Dance is a sports documentary set during the legendary 90's era of the Chicago Bulls basketball team. Chronicling the player drafts up to the team winning thei…

It's the anniversary of Red Dead Redemption from Rockstar Games. You know, the studio who also make those Grand Theft Auto games. We trade mustangs for mustangs as we blaze through the Old West. So strap on your six-shooters and round up your posse. And join us as we look back on the history of the Red Dead series.…

We cover the recent Xbox "gameplay" showcase, review "Trials of Mana" and also discuss the leaks for the last of us too.Door The Last King

Streets of Rage 4 is here! With returning cast Axel and Blaze from the legendary trilogy. Set ten years after the events of the third game, the city is under threat once again from the Syndicate. The evil crime organization now led by Mr Yand Miss Y, the offspring of the villainous Mr X. It's a glorious throwback game, which deserves an entire thro…

Gears of War Tactics has arrived, and we ask if the XCOM franchise should be worried. Also, we give our thoughts on Shadow Arena a spinoff from Black Desert Online.Shadow Arena is an early access game from Pearl Abyss, combining the mechanics of 3D fighters with modern battle royale types and boasting 40 player matches. The PVP aspect has been a pr…

In this all comics episode of the Last King Podcast, we speak about the ongoing Pencils Down orders to comics writers and artists. And also analyze the state of the industry with the decline of the American comics industry. Joining us this week is our good friend Hidzir from the Genre Equality Podcast. Now with the current onslaught of the coronavi…

It's finally here. We review the long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the adorable Hi-Score Girl anime on Netflix.First up, the adorable kids of Hi-Score Girl return for a second season, and they're all grown up. This time Hidaka makes a play for Yaguchi's heart, but don't count out Akira as she has her plans for the boy as well. It's more nosta…

Bleeding Edge is the latest videogame from Ninja Theory, the studio behind Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice and DMC. It's a multiplayer-only team-based melee/shooter game released this year in late March. Set in the year 2057 as society struggles to exist in a dystopian and corporate world. Entertainment and survival coexist in televised battles to the…

Half-Life: Alyx has arrived ushering a new wave of triple-A VR games. It's a prequel set before the events of Half-Life 2. Following protagonist Alyx Vance on her journey through the dystopian remains of City 17. Developers promise a new way to play with the game solely released on VR. And while there have been several attempts to push the technolo…

This week we review Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Doom: Eternal, both sequels to critically acclaimed videogames.Moon Studios are back with the second chapter of the Ori series. Now with added combat mechanics and promising a world more extensive than it's predecessor. Ori and the Will of the Wisps guarantee more action-packed Metroidvania styl…

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The Game Awards 2019 just happened and we have plenty to say about the nominations and winners, plus our reviews on the final season of Bojack Horseman and the Amazon Prime show Undone.First, we remind everyone we are still a videogames podcast by recapping the events of The Game Awards. Despite very controversial nominations, this year had a few p…

Shenmue 3 has finally arrived, and what better time to talk about not only the groundbreaking game series but also its creator, Yu Suzuki. A game developer for so many achievements in gaming, from his early arcade excellence to his crowning achievement for the Dreamcast. We go back to the heyday of Hang On, Afterburner and also spend time paying tr…

We return to the cinema with our thoughts on Knives Out and James Mangold's Ford vs Ferrari. Following up the very polarising Star Wars: The Last Jedi. comes the new film Knives Out by Rian Johnson. The director made waves early in his career with films like Brick and Looper. And this film seems like a return to the familiar, with an all-star cast …

In part2 of our miniseries "Netflix is Dead" Shafique continues the conversation with a friend of the show, and industry expert, Dustin Lau @luminoir.Disney+ is finally here, well only if you live in the few territories selected for the launch. But availability aside, there are concerning reports of technical issues plaguing the new combatant in th…

The highly anticipated Death Stranding is finally here. From the visionary game director Hideo Kojima, this comes hot after a highly publicized exit from Konami. Famed for his work in the legendary Metal Gear Series, this new IP has much of the gaming public intrigued. While early teaser revealed much to the imagination, in terms of gameplay and na…

There has been noticeable rhetoric about the state of the 'streaming wars", ever since Disney launched its streaming platform Disney+.In this very special episode of the Last King podcast, Shafique has a conversation with a friend of the show, and industry expert, Dustin Lau @luminoir. We look into the business models of content streaming companies…

It's purely videogames this episode as we review Activision's Modern Warfare and Obsidian's The Outer Worlds.The Call of Duty franchise peaked early in the decade, but have been struggling to retain sales. Modern Warfare aims to rectify that brining back the single-player campaign, as well as a new take on the classic multiplayer mode. Sales have b…

This week we discuss the events at Blizzard's Blizzcon 2019 and also review the new Terminator sequel, Terminator: Dark Fate.So with Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 officially in the release pipeline. Plus a new addition to the legendary MMORPG, World of Warcraft. It's nice to see Blizzard announce products fans have been waiting to see. But there is also…

This week we review the Netflix film El Camino and the first episode of HBO's Watchmen, based on Alan Moore's legendary graphic novel.First, we return to the Breaking Bad universe, following the exploits of Jesse Pinkman. Set after the events of the final episode of the show, fans have been clamouring for closure for Jesse. Vince Gilligan returns t…

Its...the 50th anniversary of one of our favourite television series of all time. Monty Python's Flying Circus. We discuss the surrealist comedy troupe's history and the various incarnations of the group. Then, we trace their careers from the groundbreaking tv show up to the sidesplitting and equally essential film catalogue. So break out your dirt…

This week we review It Chapter 2 the follow up to the 2016 film, and the recently released Joker film. Halloween comes early as we discuss two scary clowns right here on the Last King podcast.Pennywise the clown returns to terrorize the children again. Now the Losers Club have all grown up, but are unwilling to face up against the supernatural jest…

This week we're lancing through with another all videogames episode. This time we look back at the Gears of War franchise. With a new numbered entry out on Xbox One and PC, which also includes Steam finally! We felt it was high time we gave the series the old Last King retrospective treatment. The first game was a certified hit back in 2006, and al…

Back with another all videogames episode as we discuss the Borderlands franchise from Gearbox Software. We start back with the very first game back in 2009, all the way up to the recently released third entry that dropped in 2019. So sit back and relax as we scour the wastelands of Pandora, searching for adventure, action and legendary loot.…

It's finally here, our review of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and the start of our three-episode long retrospective of the director's works. We go through the first decade of the filmmaker's career, where we talk "Reservoir Dogs", "Pulp Fiction" and "Jackie Brown".Door The Last King

This week we review the latest Danny Boyle film "Yesterday" and the third season of Netflix's "Glow".Yesterday tells the story of Jack Malik, a struggling musician who enters a strange alternate universe where the Beatles never existed. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, the film focuses on Jack's rise to popularity while coming…

We review Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, and talk about the most prominent fighting games tournament around, EVO 2019.Door The Last King

The boys are back this week to talk about SDCC, better known as ComicCon. Then we review "The Boys", a new Amazon show based on the explicit comics by Garth Ennis.Door The Last King

It's our three year anniversary and this episode Eccentric Tom talks about Sri Lanka, Mr Toffee pays tribute to Yuzo Kohiro and Shafique encourages everyone to read more HP Lovecraft.Door The Last King

This week we review Spiderman - Far From Home and Pixar's Toy Story 4.Hello true believers, it's your friendly neighbourhood podcast here. Now, we review the first official entry into phase 4 of the MCU is here. After the events of Avengers - Endgame, we follow Peter Parker go on vacation. But strange elemental creatures run amok, and Peter needs t…

Keeping our mid-year roundup, we review our favourite movies of 2019 so far.We will always remember 2019 as the year where Avengers: Endgame dropped. And while we do recommend you check that out, we also have other films we feel you should watch as well.We sit down and discuss our highlights in all things film. And pick our top three, plus one spec…

Continuing our mid-year roundup, we review our favourite television of 2019 so far.It's been an uninteresting year in TV, especially with the extremely disappointing final season of Game of Thrones. But there have been noteworthy releases and a few that definitely deserves some attention.We sit down and discuss our highlights in episodic content. A…

It's our mid-year roundup where we review our favourite video games of 2019 so far. It's been a mixed bag so far, especially with the massive disappointment of BioWare's Anthem still fresh in our minds. But there have been noteworthy releases, such as Capcom's Resident Evil/Biohazard 2 remake.We sit down and discuss our highlights in video games. A…

A video game heavy episode, we bring you our thoughts from the recently concluded E3 2019. We go through all the ups and downs, the surprises and the unexpected Keanu Reeves appearance. With the absence of Sony from this year's expo, it might seem fitting for the contenders to do some quick catch up. So all eyes on Microsoft, and the XboxOne especi…

It's a special episode of the Last King podcast, where we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's Batman. Starring Micheal Keaton as the caped crusader and Jack Nicholson as the Joker. We look back at the film and also it's inspirations, from the campy television show to Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.While superhero films are in abu…

This episode we talk the final chapter to the fox X-Men franchise, Dark Phoenix and the equally radioactive mini-series Chernobyl.Closing out the Fox X-Men film series, Dark Phoenix takes a stab at the Phoenix Saga, done previously in X-Men 3: The Last Stand. Having rethinking continuity in 2014's Days of Future Past, it's the cast of first class n…