Just some quick news bites this week before jumping into what we've been playing. Xya finished the new DLC for FFXVI and I've been playing the Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor/War games. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:15 Fallout London Mod Delayed - 02:19 Keanu Reeves In Sonic 3? - 02:49 Nintendo To Skip Gamescom - 03:49 PS5 Pro Ru…

This episode we cover some small news bits, quickly recap the BAFTA Awards, then we have a spoiler discussion about the Fallout show before jumping into what we're playing. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:15 Dredge Is Getting A Film Adaptation - 03:35 Starfield DLC Sized Mod - 05:40 Content Warning - 10:15 BAFTA Awards - 27:10 Fa…

This episode we speculate about the announced Ubisoft Forward event, go over the Bugsnax card game, and talk about the interesting release strategy for Content Warning. Then later Xya gives final impressions after finishing Rebirth, Isli updates his Death Stranding playthrough, and I talk about Last Train Home before going over the process of buyin…

Big news this week with Take-Two buying Gearbox from Embracer group. No Man's Sky also got another big update. Baldur's gate 3 is getting more evil endings and Xya has turned around on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:39 Baldur's Gate 3 To Get More Evil Endings - 02:39 PS5 To Get Community Game Help - 10:5…

This isn't your regularly scheduled episode but we wanted to get one in since we'll be unable to record this coming weekend. This one is all about Isli updating his thoughts on Death Stranding. Enjoy!על ידי Jcmdaddy, Isli, MissXya

This episode we do some quick news highlights before jumping into the recap of the Xbox Partner showcase. Then in the backend Xya gives updated impressions of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Isli talks Death Stranding. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:12 Deviation Games Shuts Down - 04:44 Watch Dogs Movie In The Works - 09:07 Xbox Par…

I had fond memories of Tomb Raider 2 going into the remaster, often considering it my second favorite behind The Last Revelation. However, my trip into the remaster has shown me that I haven't remembered a damn thing and that rose-tinted glasses (no pun intended) have clearly distorted my memory. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 01:4…

This episode we're recapping the Nintendo Direct, Sony announcing they're working on PSVR2 PC support, and cross-platform mod support for Baldur's Gate 3. In the backend I also give my impressions of the MacroFactor app after using it for almost two months. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:12 Nintendo Direct - 02:48 Dying Light 2 …

This week we recap the Xbox business update podcast, which honestly wasn't much of anything, then cover a few quick news bits before recapping the DICE Awards. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:10 Xbox Business Update - 11:20 Mandalorian Game At Respawn Rumor - 11:45 Sony Grabs Forever Skies As A Console Exclusive - 22:30 DICE Awar…

Disney buys big into Epic Games, Krafton gave us a scare with some misspoken Subnautica 2 information, and what is going on with Xbox? Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:19 FFXIV Requires Game Pass On Xbox - 02:00 FromSoftware Parent Company Acquires Octopath Traveler Developer - 05:20 Disney Invests Big Into Epic Games - 10:34 Subn…

This episode we get into the Deus Ex game that could have been before jumping into Sony's State of Play. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:15 Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - 07:25 Embracer Group Cancel's Deus Ex Game - 14:09 Avowed Limited Race Choice - 19:10 More Dirt On The Day Before - 21:48 The Across The Spider-Verse …

In this episode we finally cover some of the crazy layoffs that have been happening and January isn't even over yet. Then in the back half Xya continues her journey into Baldur's Gate 3 and I've been playing Escape Simulator. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:27 Fntastic Claims Hate Campaign Against The Day Before - 01:48 Hogwarts …

This episode we recap a few things before jumping into some highlights from the Microsoft Developer Direct. Then in the backend Xya gives us an update on her Baldur's Gate 3 progress and I recap the story for Immortals of Aveum. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:24 Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 17 - 03:54 STALKER 2 Delayed Again - 04:27 F…

This week we do a quick recap of some news before diving into Xya's experience with Baldur's Gate 3. Then I follow up with more thoughts on Immortals of Aveum and things it does that I like and things I don't. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 00:35 Baldur's Gate 3 Nudity On Xbox - 02:06 More The Last Of Us Season 2 Casting - 03:40 Gr…

We recap FF14 Tokyo FanFest and then get into what we've been playing over the holidays. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlight - 01:15 FF14 Tokyo FanFest What We're Paying - 21:35 Baldur's Gate 3 w/Spoilers Throughout - 57:21 Fae Farm - 59:24 Core Keeper - 1:00:08 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - 1:03:40 Immortals Of Aveum…

What can I say but thank you to the wonderful people in the Well Played community. It has been an honor to be part of your educational journey. I look forward to what is in store for future podcast ideas. Please consider joining in these shows by looking at MrMatera.com or Emc2Learning.com I hope you enjoy this personal show with a very special gue…

In this episode I discuss some ways to stay organized in the gamified classroom. Also, I share what is next for me and the podcast! Thanks so much for listening.Check out mrmatera.com for more podcastsעל ידי Michael Matera

The Last of Us Factions MP has officially been canceled, and The Day Before has been delisted. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlights - 00:27 PS+ December Catalog - 01:36 The Day Before Is No More - 04:52 DLC/NG+ Releases - 09:56 The Last Of Us Factions Cancelled What We're Playing - 26:45 Palia, Fae Farm, FFXVI DLC - 35:23 New Prince Of Pe…

The answer is no! Have a listen to hear how you might level up your assessments tomorrow!על ידי Michael Matera

This episode is mainly covering the winners at The Game Awards, issues with the show, and covering which announcements were exciting for us. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlights - 00:56 GTA VI Trailer - 04:38 Bungie Devs Low Morale - 07:42 Alone In The Dark Delayed Again - 08:30 TLOU Season 2 To Debut In 2025 - 11:14 Assassin's Creed Mira…

In this episode we are looking at ways to keep yourself organized in this gamified classroom! Enjoy!על ידי Michael Matera

Isli is in London so unfortunately he won't be able to speak to performance improvements in BG3 since patch 5 released but there is plenty they added that we can cover. We also talk about the promising Fallout trailer from Amazon and how Bungie will really need to nail The Final Shape. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Highlights - 00:13 Baldur's…

Take a moment to refocus your classroom and support students the way they want to learn.על ידי Michael Matera

This episode was recorded over Thanksgiving weekend so there wasn't a lot to talk about, but that gives us plenty of time for Isli to give us his Baldur's Gate 3 updates and how PS5 performance is fairing in Act 3. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:18 News Highlights - 00:18 Rockstar's Agent - 05:34 Cult Of The Lamb: Sins Of The Flesh - 06:25…

Listen to this crazy idea... Kids creating in front of your eyes, enjoying it, and sharing content...Look no further... We got you!על ידי Michael Matera

The nominees for The Game Awards were announced last week and we go over the bulk of the categories in this episode. The in the back half Isli talks about Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 having terrible performance in Act 3 due to Patch 4, and I talk about being disappointed in Alan Wake 2's ending. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 002:00 News Highlight…

This one we take a look at a great activity I ran this week that I think you all should do right now! Seriously. Let's take a closer look, shall we?על ידי Michael Matera

We talk a lot about live services games on this episode and then we spent over an hour talking about Baldur's Gate 3. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:45 News Highlights - 00:45 Golden Joystick Awards - 10:50 Sony Changing Live Service Game Plans - 32:10 Modern Warfare 3 - 36:21 Ubisoft Layoffs - 38:30 Back On To Live Service 51:00 What We'r…

Here are some great games you should pick up for your house or your class! Seriously folks these are great! I hope you consider picking them up! Enjoy!על ידי Michael Matera

It's a short news recap this episode before jumping into what we've been playing. Xya gives her final impressions of Assassin's Creed Mirage, Isli talks more through Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3, and I talk about Alan Wake 2. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:17 News Highlights - 00:17 Lies Of P To Get Sequel And DLC - 14:07 The Day Before Drama …

Have a listen to this short episode getting you thinking about how many design elements you can add to your classroom.על ידי Michael Matera

This week we've got a quick news recap before getting into what we're all playing. Then in the backend I go over some frustrating PC issues and then my oldest gives his opinion on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, convincing Xya to get it. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:17 News Highlights - 00:17 Spider-Man 2 Flag Patch - 02:16 Alan Wake 2 To Rece…

This episode we are reminded of the power of a playful spirit. Give this one a listen! #WellPlayedPodcast #EMC2Learningעל ידי Michael Matera

It was a light news week so we quickly get through a few things before recapping FFXIV FanFest and then talk more about Assassin's Creed Mirage followed by Spider-Man 2. Here are the timestamps for this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:21 News Highlights - 02:32 Xbox Game Pass Lineup - 02:58 Now On Epic Program - 09:00 FFXIV FanFest 21:25 What We're Playing…

Adding a bit of fun in your class one set at a time. Have a listen to how this one mechanic can really add a whole lot of kick to your game.על ידי Michael Matera

Sony has official revealed the PS5 Slim, Best Buy is dropping physical movies in 2024, and Isli gets into Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:21 News Highlights - 00:21 Castlevania Nocture Renewed - 00:32 PS5 Slim - 13:12 Cloud Streaming For PS5 Games - 14:28 Dead Island 2 Story DLC - 15:10 Best Buy Discontinuing Sales…

This one is a great little podcast. We are talking about how to build in a bit more excitement with adding the reveal to your class game!על ידי Michael Matera

Have a listen to my boss battle structure to spice up your next review day in class.Love to hear from you at #WellPlayedPodcast @mrmateraעל ידי Michael Matera

00:00 Intro 01:10 News Highlights - 01:10 Jim Ryan To Retire - 04:28 Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition - 06:20 Third Jedi Game In The Works - 07:35 Lies Of P Made Easier - 14:25 Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty - 16:45 Baldur's Gate 3 Multiclass Stats - 17:30 Netflix Video Game Anime 22:10 What We're Playing - 22:10 Moonstone Island - 25:55 Chants O…

Explore with me the power that language has to transform your classroom and students experiences within it. Enjoy!על ידי Michael Matera

We go deep on Final Fantasy Remake/Rebirth, the Microsoft/FTC leaks, and then we have a ton of Baldur's Gate 3 on the backend. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 News Highlights - 00:30 Studio Departures - 06:03 The Division 3 Announced - 08:00 Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered - 12:32 Sony State Of Play - 31:27 Ascendant Studios Hit With Layo…

EMC2 Under The Hood. This one shows you the exciting new activity on EMC2 Learning. Give this one a shot in your classroom. Not a member yet? Check out EMC2Learning.comעל ידי Michael Matera

In this episode we hit the open road. Join me as we discuss ways to get your students inspired and talking about being at the top of THEIR game!על ידי Michael Matera

00:00 Intro 00:19 News Highlights - 00:19 Donald Mustard Leaving Epic - 03:44 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Big Patch - 10:07 Microsoft Will Have Digital Broadcast For TGS - 10:47 Xbox September Update - 11:36 Alone In The Dark Delayed - 12:25 Baldur's Gate 3 News - 17:25 Starfield Mods 41:50 What We're Playing - 42:12 ~ 48:37 Armored Core 6 Full Thou…

Thanks for listening. I wonder how will you raise the standard in your class?על ידי Michael Matera

Embracer Group shuts down Volition, FF16 is getting two DLC expansions, and we talk about the crazy PS+ price hike. In the back end Xya talks about Sea of Stars and I go over more of how much I'm enjoying Baldur's Gate 3. 00:00 Intro 00:10 News Highlights - 00:35 Volition Shut Down - 05:13 PlayStation Portal And Legion Go - 06:46 Redfall Will Be Go…

This episode we dive into your setup talk with students about gamification. Some great tips to explore here. Love to hear from all you at #WellPlayedPodcast and @mrmateraLet me know how you are doing this year!על ידי Michael Matera

We do a quick recap for Gamescom, even though there wasn't too much new from it, and then later we get into Isli's impressions of Armored Core 6. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:10 News Highlights - 00:10 Gamescom - 06:00 Baldur's Gate 3 News - 12:45 No Man's Sky Echoes Update - 16:05 Mortal Kombat Fatality Narration - 18:40 PlayStation Por…

Trying to decide what to do with the show and I would love to hear from you all. Give me a shout out on Insta at @mrmateraEDU or X at @mrmatera Use the hashtag #WellPlayedPodcast Thanks much everyone!על ידי Michael Matera

Alan Wake 2 has been delayed by ten days, Microsoft is cracking down on harassment, Slime Rancer is getting a movie(?), and more Baldur's Gate 3. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:22 News Highlights - 00:22 8 Games Leaving PS+ Extra - 00:56 Xbox Fighting Bad Behavior - 04:44 Epic Games Expanding Crossplay Tools - 05:46 Alan Wake 2 Delayed 10 …