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45. Grillin' a Mr. Mime

This week Pat, Zach, Rick, and Chance talk about their impression on the Bleeding edge alpha, the state of exclusive in the current climate, and a very special Rick Special. Download Link

44. ...It's the Number one Cause of Video Games

This week Pat, Zach, and Rick tackle some heavy topics. The recent tragedies in the US and how #VideoGamesAreNotToBlame, the future of lootboxes, and the darker side of the video game industry. Some things just can't be avoided and we need to defend our pass time. #TugPodCares Download Link

43. Happening Right Now... Warfare

This week Pat and Zach are doing a "smaller" podcast with only 2 topics, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer reveal and more general conversation on eSports as a whole.

42. You're Not Getting Your Safety Deposit Back

This week Pat, Zach, Rick, and Chance discuss the GTA Casino Hoopla, Nintendo's Joycon problem, and there is a surprise Rick's special. Tune in to hear about a new giveaway and a story that may or may not involve Karl Urban. Download Link

41. "I Love Led Zeppelin!"

This week Pat and Zach and joined by Chance for a Marvel special. They discuss impressions on Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3, go over the recent announcements of the MCU phase 4 lineup, and take a deep dive into spoiler talk for Spiderman: Far From Home. Download Link

40. You Can't Swallow a Joy-Con

This week Pat, Zach, and Chance discuss the Switch lite, the hate that Pokemon Sword/Shield have been getting, and preview The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan. Download Link

39. Hopped Up on Painkillers

This week Pat, Zach, Rick, and Chance discuss the next-gen strategies of the big three of console gaming. Sony seems to be focusing on bigger title while Microsoft seems to have pivoted from their rumored plan. Nintendo as always is just doing it's own thing. Download Link

38. It's a Sex Thing

This week, Pat, Zach, Rick, and Chance highlight some of the hidden gems of E3. They talk about games you might have missed as they were not at any of the conferences but were at the show floor. Included is a turn based strategy game, a hack-and-slash pinball game, a 1st person action RPG, and the return of an old classic. Download Link

37. Why Would a Ninja Have a Gun?!

WIth half of 2019 over, Pat, Zach, and Chance take a look back at some of the major releases that could possibly be in the talks for game of the year. They also take a look ahead at the upcoming games as GotY Watch 2019 continues.  Download Link

36. ... To Absorb Their Souls

This week Pat, Zach, Rick, and Chance discuss all the major news of E3 2019 in our longest episode yet. Tune in as the gang talks about who won E3, their personal games of show, and how E3 was overall. The E3 2019 Nostradamus is also crowned. Download Link

35. It's Just a Meaty-core Game

This week marks some big changes for TugPod as Pat, Rick, and Chance talk about a rumored From Software game and the new Call of Duty. The gang also tries to figure out what exactly Death Stranding is, even with a  new 9 minute trailer, they have no idea.  Download Link

Bonus Episode - Game of Thrones Season 8 Spoilercast

For this bonus episode Pat, Zach, and Matt discuss their thoughts about Game of Thrones Season 8. Character arcs, ending, and reactions abound. Tread carefully for the pod is dark and full of spoilers. Download Link

34. Bilingual Giraffe

This week Pat, Zach, Rick, and Chance share their predictions for E3. Tune in to hear their expectations and ideas for what Microsoft, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Nintendo could have in store. Download Link

33. I Haven't Touched My Wii in a While

This week Pat, Zach, and Rick are joined by Chance to discuss the May Sony State of Play, the announcement of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and the new legislation aimed at microtransactions. The discussion gets heated but some valid points are made. Download Link

32. I'm Going to Go Into Your Childhoods

This week Chance joins Pat, Zach, and Rick to discuss Epic Games buying Psyonix Studios and the Borderlands 3 gameplay reveal. Rick's special makes a return with the Sonic movie Trailer, Days Gone impressions, and a journey into our childhoods (it's not as creep as it sounds).  Download Link

Bonus Episode - Avengers: Endgame Spoilercast

In this bonus episode Pat, Zach, and Rick are joined by Michael to discuss Avengers: Endgame. The gang talks about their favorite moments, what didn't work, the characters, and the end of the Infinity Saga. SPOILER WARNING: Do not listen to this until you've seen Endgame... Snape kills Dumbledore, we warned you. Download Link

31. Is That Insider Trading?

This week Pat and Zach are joined by Matt and Michael to talk about Gamestop's new promo, the Xbox One S All-digital Edition, and the first details of the PS5. There is a lot to unpack including our gaming spirit animals. Download Link

30. ...You Heard Me!

It's Star War Celebration and there is a lot of news to talk about. This week Pat, Zach, and Rick discuss Disney+, the new streaming service from our corporate overlords. They also talk about Star Wars Episode IV: The Rise of Skywalker, perhaps the biggest movie of the year. Last but certainly not least they discuss the story trailer and new details for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. It's a great time to be a Star Wars fan! Download Link

29. RIP Slurms MacKenzie

Pat, Zach, and Rick are joined by Chance this week to talk about Nintendo Switch leaks, new trailers for Endgame and The Joker, and Anthem's troubled development. The conversation does get a little long but we promise it is well worth it. Download Link

28. Coincidence?... Probably

This week Pat, Zach, and Rick are joined by Chance and Matt to discuss the ID@xbox game pass and Playstation State of Play videos. Rick's Special Time also makes it's debut on the podcast, what is that exactly? Tune in to find out. Download Link