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We've gotten so many great comments on our Season 5 shows that we wanted to highlight some of them that pertain to Mass Effect 1 and 2 in this month's episode! We also offer responses and pontificate on the mysteries of HDR.

Chris and Hamilton come to the end of the road with Mass Effect 3, taking the fight to Cerberus' home base and enjoying a little party on the Citadel before squaring off with the Reapers on Earth.

Chris & Hamilton discuss Mass Effect 3's Leviathan DLC, the first half of its Citadel DLC, and the Asari homeworld of Thessia. Kai Leng returns!

Chris and Hamilton discuss Mass Effect 3's Ardat-Yakshi Monastery sidequest and resolve the Quarian/Geth conflict... for better or worse!

Chris & Hamilton walk through the second act of Mass Effect 3, from recruiting Javik (Ike Amadi) to Tuchanka and the Citadel's Cerberus takeover. Along the way, the Rachni Queen - or her clone - makes an exciting appearance! Disclaimer: This is a re-recorded episode. We are still having some odd audio issues despite switching to Zoom, so we beg your patience with the slightly lower audio quality - we're continuing to troubleshoot, and hope to have the gremlins worked out soon.

Hamilton, Spencer, and Chris cover the first phase of Commander Shepard's Mass Effect 3 journey, from a trial on Earth to a daring escape from Sur'Kesh. We're reunited with Anderson, Jack, Ashley, Liara, Mordin, Wrex, and more. Also James is there.

Chris and Hamilton discuss the development and gameplay generalities of Mass Effect 3 before setting up the plot with an overview of Mass Effect 2's "Arrival" DLC mission.

Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer discuss their favorite games of 2025 (more or less), along with some honorable mentions. Don't worry, it's spoiler-free! Topics include: The Seance at Blake Manor The Roottrees Are Dead Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Pokemon Legends: Z-A Monster Train 2 Metaphor: Refantazio Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii World of Warcraft Classic Hollow Knight: Silksong Song Samples (in order): "Battle Theme" - Metaphor: Refantazio "Westwardly Winds" - Blue Prince "Strive" - Hollow Knight: Silksong "Indigo" - Death Stranding 2 "Lumiere" - Clair Obscur

Chris and Hamilton conclude their whirlwind tour through Mass Effect 2 with the Lair of the Shadow Broker mission, Legion's recruitment, and the climax of the Collectors' nefarious plot.

Chris, Spencer, and returning guest Lily discuss nearly all remaining loyalty missions in Mass Effect 2 and make a surprising discovery on-board the derelict Collector vessel. Be sure to check out Lily's great work at The Avocado and on her Patreon page!

Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer are joined by The Avocado's Lily Bones to discuss Mass Effect 2 recruitments (Samara, Thane, and Tali) as well as the loyalty missions for Garrus and Jack. Please note that we had some audio issues with this recording, so Lily's farewell is absent from our wrap-up and you may hear some minor audio distortion from time to time. Worry not, though: you can still find Lily's excellent work on The Avocado and support her on Patreon.

Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer discuss the first third or so of Mass Effect 2's plot, from the prologue to the rescue mission on Horizon. This covers most of recruitments, which means you get to meet Mordin Solus in this episode!

Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer are joined by Matt Storm (aka Stormageddon) to discuss the development, gameplay, and universe of Mass Effect 2 (2010). Be sure to check out Matt's Linktree to find more of their work!

Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer navigate the back half of Mass Effect's narrative, from Feros to the final confrontation with Saren.

Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer wind their way through the first half of Mass Effect's plot, from character creation to Noveria. Along the way, we also discuss party member backstories, the Asteroid X57 bonus mission, and how exactly one should pronounce "Benezia."