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We went hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20. With Nintendo gearing up a remake of a masterpiece and Asus iterating on its PC gaming handheld, we have a lot to discuss this week.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(04:04) Weekly Console Update(12:30) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preview(33:36) Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 review(40:30) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(03:40) Phantom Blade Zero Preview(26:59) Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival Review(51:50) OutroIn the lead-up to Phantom Blade Zero, we got an extensive four-hour hands-on preview of S-GAME's upcoming action title. Finally, everything this game offers has clicked as we put our hands on the sticks. Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival doesn't lean too much into scares, but it pushes the boundaries of what's allowed in a video game while delivering a well-rounded survival horror loop. Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

Gears of War: E-Day feels like the first true Coalition Gears of War game. It's a shift away from Gears 4 and Gears 5, and it feels like the game the studio genuinely wanted to make, capturing what made the original trilogy special while finally pushing the series forward in its own way. They've taken the horror, brutality, brotherhood, and incredible gunplay that defined those games and used them as the foundation for something more modern. Expanded movement gives combat more freedom, while perks and modifications add another layer of experimentation, and the larger environments make Emergence Day feel like a genuine catastrophe happening around you. Gears of War: E-Day is incredible. Despite a handful of frustrations keeping it from perfection, it's one of the best games I've played this year. I Shall Hold My Place in the Machine and Never Fight Alone. Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

It's a big week for reviews between Remedy's latest Control Resonant as well as reflections on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's high praise. We also take time to dive into the co-op centric Orbitals, a must-play on Nintendo Switch 2.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(08:30) Kojima Productions and Physint Updates(21:50) Control Resonant Review(44:18) Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review Scores(52:50) Orbitals Review(1:05:41) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

Fresh off the heels of the back-to-back Nintendo Directs, we unpack all of the news from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Kirby and the World Beyond. Then, we jump into a lengthy review of Marvel's Wolverine. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:00) Nintendo Direct Recaps(24:56) Marvel's Wolverine Review(51:26) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

We take a ride down to Haddonfield to review Illfonic's Halloween: The Game. Fresh from Gamescom, Steve discusses his hands-on experience with Asus' ROG Xbox Ally X20 gaming handheld. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta has concluded, so it's time for our impressions.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(3:20) Halloween Review(26:05) ROG Xbox Ally X20 Hands-on(41:53) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Impressions(52:29) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

In a double-header episode, we review Onimusha: Way of the Sword from Capcom as well as Rebel Wolves' debut RPG, The Blood of the Dawnwalker. Are these two AAA titles worthy of your time during the busy summer months? (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(03:14) Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review(40:06) The Blood of the Dawnwalker Review(1:03:18) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

We played 90 minutes of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign. Reuniting with Marcus and Dom, we see how The Coalition brings the series back to its origins while adding more human elements, showcasing Emergence Day and the start of the Locust invasion.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(06:15) Gears of War: E-Day Campaign preview(36:12) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

We played Cold Symmetry's long-awaited Mortal Shell 2, venturing through its open, interconnected world as the Harbinger. With a vast new array of Shells, weapons and items, Mortal Shell 2 is an imperfect yet impressive follow-up. The Sinking City 2 hails from Frogwares, pivoting from a deep detective-like game to a survival horror game. How has this Kickstarter-backed title fared in the genre's current renaissance? (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(02:00) Mortal Shell 2 Review(26:38) The Sinking City 2 Review(48:20) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is out and feels like one of the most accessible and stylish fighting games in a long time. We also got hands-on with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. With a Phantom Blade Zero State of Play around the corner, we cover the extensive 11-minute Pre-order trailer that dropped before pivoting to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look slated for Netflix. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(3:30) The Weekly Console Update(18:07) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Review(32:40) Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Preview(49:00) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

Steve and Bobby have spent the last week playing Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer in Horde Siege and Versus modes. It's been nearly seven years since the last Gears game, and The Coalition has been hard at work on the upcoming prequel.However, how is the multiplayer mode? Let's find out!(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:25) Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer preview(33:01) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a top-to-bottom remake of the iconic Halo: Combat Evolved. What happens when a 25-year-old FPS is modernized with quality-of-life improvements, a handful of new missions all built on the bones of an already good game? Does this warrant another playthrough, or is it purely a novelty to play on PlayStation 5? (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:34) Halo: Campaign Evolved review(50:19) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

After an extensive hour-long demo, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has quickly shot up our list of most anticipated games this summer. Fresh off Microsoft's restructuring, id Software launched Doom: The Dark Ages: Revelations, resulting in a conflicting review in progress. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro (2:03) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls preview (34:33) Doom The Dark Ages: Revelations review in progress (53:01) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

After 13 years, we set sail once again in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. In our full review of the game, we take a look at the new content, quality of life updates and fresh coat of paint on one of Ubisoft's most-beloved games in the series. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:40) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review (50:35) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

PlayStation has confirmed plans to move away from physical discs starting in January 2028, while Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital entitlement for next-gen consoles. Meghan discusses Netflix's Unhinged while Bobby reviews Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(04:30) PlayStation moves away from physical discs(32:30) Unhinged(45:00) Rhythm Heaven Groove(56:11) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @RealConsoleCreature Instagram: @ConsoleCreatures Threads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠