Episode 4, “Day One,” introduces a new central character, beautifully recreates a beloved scene, and dishes out two huge reveals, all within its short 45-minute runtime. Jeffrey Wright is fantastic as Isaac, piquing curiosity around his character, the haunting recreations of the TV station and the subway land and are extremely satisfying, and Isabela Merced has her best episode of the season. However, some pacing issues in relationship and character development leave us grasping to keep up.
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B&S Rapid Review: The Last of Us S2 E3: “The Path”
After an intense and fateful second episode of Season 2, the mood pendulum swings back the other way for episode 3: “The Path.” With the tragedy that we left sobbing on the couch last week comes the grief that we have to deal with in this one. From grieving to purpose, and from purpose to justice, “The Path” takes us down the road from healing and rebuilding and straight into uncharted territory with new terrain, new factions, and a new pair to experience it with.
Birds & Swords – LVL4: E5 “Gaming in April”
We sit down to discuss our spring gaming rejuvenation through indie games like The Plucky Squire, Killer Frequency, and Anno: Mutationem, while also tackling triple-A titles Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth and Spider-Man 2. It's gonna be a beep.
B&S Rapid Review: The Last of Us S2 E2: “Through the Valley”
Episode 2, “Through the Valley,” brilliantly delivers on The Last of Us’ most emotional and fateful plotline. It revels in its unnerving anxiety from start to finish, creating incredible uncomfortability and ensuring that both the viewer and the series will never be the same. Its addition of budget-busting infected sequences is some of the best work that we’ve seen in television, and its infamous series-altering scene leaves the viewer thinking about even more than what just happened in possibly the best episode in the series to date.
B&S Rapid Review: The Last of Us S2 E1: “Future Days”
!! SPOILERS AHEAD !! The Last of Us is back in our living rooms and crying hearts after its critically acclaimed first season, and after a debut season that brought home eight Primetime Emmy Awards and countless praise from fans and newcomers alike, viewers got their first taste of what showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil … Continue reading B&S Rapid Review: The Last of Us S2 E1: “Future Days”
Birds & Swords – LVL4: E4 “Nintendo Direct- Switch 2 Breakdown “
Join us as we break down yesterday's big Nintendo Direct on the Nintendo Switch 2 by diving into the hardware, the games, the release date and the price.
Birds & Swords – LVL4: E3 “Apex Legends Associate UI Artist, Mikaela Jade”
We chat with Activision and Raven Software UI artist Mikaela Jade about her work on Apex Legends, office life, and creative freedom within the brand identity on one of the world's most popular online video games.
Birds & Swords – LVL4: E2 “Outage”
In our new episode “Outage”, we dish about yet another PlayStation Network outage, but end up supporting PlayStation anyway due to their absolutely incredible lineup of games currently on their affordable PlayStation Plus Extra catalog. Alyssa gets raptor training.
Birds & Swords: A Recap of Wednesday’s Sony State of Play
Sony’s recent State of Play presentation showcased a variety of upcoming games, including Monster Hunter Wilds, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Borderlands 4. Fans were excited about new trailers and demos for titles like Split Fiction and Directive 8020. However, notable absences from major franchises left some viewers disappointed.
MLB The Show 25 Trailer, Pre-Orders Now Available – New Features, Modes, and More!
MLB The Show 25 launches on March 18 with pre-orders now available. This edition features immersive gameplay, including Road To The Show, a revamped franchise mode, and new Diamond Dynasty elements like Diamond Quest. Additionally, Storylines: The Negro Leagues Season 3 honors baseball history. Early access is available with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
The Barn 