The BEST episodes of Game Two season 12
Every episode of Game Two season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Game Two season 12!
At Game Two we show our love for video games in a charmingly stupid way: Up-to-date game reviews, gaming news, a lot of humor and a good pinch of bashing & cardboard - whether for full-blooded gamers, casual gamers or noobs. Game Two is a gaming show, information from the gaming cosmos & comedy. Packed into three entertaining videos per week. Be there when we test games, discuss gaming news with you and once again don't take ourselves too seriously. We are the Rocket Beans. Regardless of PC, PlayStation, Xbox or Switch - in the German games scene you can't get around the Rocket Beans. Sofia, Lara Loft, Simon, Budi, Etienne and Nils are waiting for you with a gaming experience of a different kind. Since 18.11.2016, Game Two has been part of the funk offering. funk is a joint offering of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) and Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF).
#1 - Fallout-Hype-Report, Another Crab’s Treasure, Buckshot Roulette | Game Two #333
Season 12 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/11/2024
Since the successful launch of the TV series, the FALLOUT series has been on a roll. Infected by the hype, the user numbers of FALLOUT 4 and FALLOUT 76 are also shooting through the roof again. We took another look at both games and report on the controversial next-gen patch for FALLOUT 4 and what has happened in FALLOUT 76 since our test around 5 years ago. In Under the Radar, we've also collected lots of hot indie gems that we'd like to recommend to you. Prominent examples are ANOTHER CRAB'S TREASURE and BUCKSHOT ROULETTE, but we've also got even more blatant insider tips up our sleeve! Don't you think so? Then tune in! ...How? Anyone reading this has already clicked on the video anyway? So yes, thanks for the info, but to be honest I didn't expect anyone to finish reading this anyway. I'm a bit touched now. Thank you! But now off you go to the video and have fun!
#2 - Helldivers 2, Skull and Bones, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden | GAME TWO #323
Season 12 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/24/2024
We have a new champion! HELLDIVERS 2 came out of nowhere and quickly became one of the most played games at the moment. Despite server problems, the co-op alien shooter in the style of Starship Troopers does a lot right. In stark contrast to SKULL AND BONES. Over the past few years, we have doubted at times that we would even live to see its release. But now the pirate MMO is actually here and confirms many of our fears. Studio Don't Nod will probably be familiar to many because of the popular adventure game Life is Strange. However, their latest project BANISHERS: GHOSTS OF NEW EDEN also has the potential to appeal to single-player gamers with a penchant for good stories. This week's news is all about the ELDEN RING DLC called SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE, the NINTENDO DIRECT and other important news from the gaming world.
#3 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Excavated: The Simpsons Hit & Run, Pacific Drive | GAME TWO #324
Season 12 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/2/2024
The next big chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 epic has begun. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH not only continues the story of Cloud, Tifa, Sephiroth and co. but also introduces an open world that divides opinion. PACIFIC DRIVE is the debut work of Ironwood Studios, who have put together a wild mix of gameplay. Survival, roguelike, horror, mystery, crafting and racing - all in one game. Our Unearthed section returns this week and this time our intern Tim digs up the game of his youth: THE SIMPSONS HIT AND RUN. The game combines GTA, which is still on everyone's lips even before the GTA 6 trailer, with the Simpsons universe. No wonder it is still an absolute top game for many. Among other things, the news is about Microsoft and a new Xbox model and the redundancies at Sony.
#4 - Nightingale, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Last Epoch | GAME TWO #325
Season 12 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/9/2024
NIGHTINGALE, the first game from Canadian studio Inflexion Games, was one of the most requested games on Steam even before its release. Now it's out and we're curious to see if it deserves this advance love. Markus took the plunge into the Portal worlds and tells you more about the chic survival adventure. In contrast to its predecessors, EXPEDITIONS: A MUDRUNNER GAME no longer focuses on the simulation of cargo transportation but on exploration. Will MUD and SNOWRUNNER superfan Trant like that? The action role-playing game LAST EPOCH has already managed to put a lot of pressure on its big competitor DIABLO 4 in Early Access. On the way to the full release, however, Studio Eleventh Hour Games made a serious mistake, as Chris experienced first-hand in the test.
#5 - Outcast: A New Beginning, Balatro, Unicorn Overlord, Granblue Fantasy: Relink uvm. | GAME TWO #326
Season 12 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/16/2024
Two hype games and the return of a classic: UNICORN OVERLORD is the new hope for fans of JRPGs. OUTCAST: A NEW BEGINNING continues the adventurous journey of a classic franchise that at first glance is somewhat reminiscent of Mass Effect. The first part of Outcast was released 25 years ago, in the meantime Studio Appeal was closed once, then re-established and is now celebrating its big comeback. In Under the Radar, we also take a look at BALATRO. The card game with its mix of poker, roguelike and deckbuilder is currently receiving an enormous amount of hype and is already considered by some to be the roguelike of the year. But Balatro is not the only review in Under the Radar. Also included: QUADROIDS, NEWS TOWER, the remake of BROTHERS: A TALE OF TWO SONS, DEEPROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR, GRANBLUE FANTASY: RELINK and TURNIP BOY ROBS A BANK.
#6 - Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, Princess Peach: Showtime! | Game Two #327
Season 12 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/23/2024
It has been almost twelve years since DRAGON'S DOGMA was released. In the shadow of DARK SOULS and SKYRIM, the action role-playing game unfortunately met with little success. However, despite sales figures that fell short of Capcom's expectations, a fierce fan community formed, which ensured that the game subsequently became a real insider tip. Now the wishes for a sequel have been answered and DRAGON'S DOGMA 2 has been released to much advance hype. With RISE OF THE RONIN, NIOH and NINJA GAIDEN studio Team Ninja is attempting an open-world game for the first time. With its still popular samurai setting, the announcement was sure to attract a lot of attention - John tells you whether the genre change was a success. In PRINCESS PEACH: SHOWTIME! the princess, who usually wants to be rescued by Mario above all else, takes on the leading role. The game aims to be a colorful mix of different game concepts in a theatrical setting.
#7 - Alone in the Dark, Dug Out: Dishonored, Beat Slayer | Game Two #328
Season 12 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/6/2024
Most people associate Resident Evil with the survival horror genre, but its origins lie in a different franchise: ALONE IN THE DARK. Like Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4, the first part is now getting a remake, even with a prominent cast from Hollywood, known from Killing Eve and Stranger Things. We take another trip into the past in a new episode of our "Excavated" section. Daniel digs up DISHONORED: THE MASK OF ANGER. And because it's always best at home, we've also included a game from Germany. Or rather from Berlin. Because BEAT SLAYER is set in an alternative reality in the state capital where robots are up to mischief. But there's still currywurst and techno. The whole thing mixes rhythm games like Hi-Fi Rush with roguelite gameplay a la Hades.
#8 - Twitch Hype: Content Warning, Opinion: No more hand-holding, Under the Radar | Game Two #329
Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/13/2024
CONTENT WARNING is currently going viral on Twitch. And that's funny, because the game itself is also about going viral. We gave the hype game a try. It's been far too long since we've had a post where Basti sits somewhere and talks into the camera. That's over now! In his column "Less mechanics, more feeling!", he calls for video games to have less hand-holding and let players explore for themselves how the game world works. In UNTER DEM RADAR, we have once again compiled the best indie games of recent times. Included this time are: SECRETS OF GRINDEA, PEPPER GRINDER, BERSERK BOY, SOLIUM INFERNUM, CHILDREN OF THE SUN, ENDER MAGNOLIA: BLOOM IN THE MIST, INKBOUND and BULWARK: FALCONEER CHRONICLES.
#9 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Harold Halibut, Rogue Prince of Persia | Game Two #330
Season 12 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/21/2024
Game Two has a new presenter! From now on, Esther will alternate with Sofia, Lara, Nils, Eddy, Simon and Budi to lead you through the show! Esther has also brought something for you. HAROLD HALIBUT! The game from German studio Slow Bros looks phenomenally good and there's a reason for that. All the assets in the game are handmade. Can the adventure game also keep up with the story and gameplay? If you are more into role-playing games and have a heart for retro games, you will probably look forward to EIYUDEN CHRONICLE: HUNDRED HEROES. The spiritual successor to Suikoden not only comes with over 100 playable characters, but also many features familiar from legendary JRPGs from the good old days. And you read that right: There is yet another new Prince of Persia game. THE ROGUE PRINCE OF PERSIA is, as the name suggests, a roguelite. Find out what new ideas the prince brings to the genre in our preview!
#10 - Manor Lords, Stellar Blade, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU | Game Two #331
Season 12 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/27/2024
City building in the Middle Ages may sound boring to some, but MANOR LORDS has triggered a little hype. The first scenes of the historically detailed construction simulation have already catapulted the game to number 1 on Steam's wishlist. The game is now in Early Access and has to prove itself. STELLAR BLADE has received a similar amount of attention in advance. The game is not stingy with violence and naked skin and has received a lot of criticism for this in advance. Find out in the review whether the game is still convincing. In TALES OF KENZERA: ZAU, the lead developer deals with the loss of his father. This may sound a little too dramatic for some people at first, but the gameplay should still appeal to many. This is because it relies on the Metroidvania principle, which has often proven its worth.
#11 - No Rest for the Wicked, Top Spin 2K25, Sand Land | Game Two #332
Season 12 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/4/2024
There is a breath of fresh air in the field of action RPGs: NO REST FOR THE WICKED comes from Moon Studios, who have already celebrated many successes with Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. But their new game combines action gameplay from a top-down perspective with multiplayer progression, as in an MMO, and base building. Time for a comeback: Just in time for the movie premiere of Challengers, it's also time for tennis in the video game cosmos. TOP SPIN 2K25 is set to offer tennis action reminiscent of the heyday of sports games. But many microtransactions and monetization cloud the gameplay. Akira Toriyama is a legend of manga: Dragon Ball, Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger are just some of the projects Toriyama has worked on. Now SAND LAND, a realization of one of his later series, is coming out.
#12 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Ultros | GAME TWO #322
Season 12 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/17/2024
The Batman Arkham series can confidently be described as groundbreaking. The gameplay mix that developer Rocksteady created back then was unique and inspired many other games, such as the recently released and extremely successful Spider-Man 2. With SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE, however, Rocksteady is moving away from the familiar formula and opting for a game-as-a-service model in the style of Destiny or Fortnite. Can that work? Whether MARIO VS: DONKEY KONG will work is less questionable. After all, it is one of the oldest conflicts in video game history. And the original game already appeared on the Game Boy Advance. However, the remake for the Nintendo Switch now wants to prove that the concept still works. At first glance, it's hard to know what to make of ULTROS. At second glance, however, you realize that this is a very creative Metroidvania that dares to break new ground both visually and in terms of gameplay.
#13 - Homeworld 3, Animal Well, Deep Dive: Extraction Shooter | Game Two #334
Season 12 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/18/2024
New fodder for strategy fans: HOMEWORLD 3 is an RTS in its purest form. Science fiction, spaceships, space battles and everything with a freely moving camera in three-dimensional space. Sounds complicated - and it is. You should also check out ANIMAL WELL. The game was created by solo developer Billy Basso and is published by Big Mode, the company of YouTube gaming legend videogamedunkey. Animal Well is a very special game, as you can tell immediately when you see the graphics and gameplay. And then there's GREY ZONE WARFARE. The extraction shooter has often been in the headlines in recent weeks, as the first trailer suggested that an extraction shooter might finally be released here that could outstrip Escape from Tarkov. But what these extraction shooters are all about and why Tarkov is still number one at the moment, John has tried to explain for you in a deep dive.
#14 - Hades 2, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes | Game Two #335
Season 12 - Episode 35 - Aired 5/25/2024
IT'S HERE! Most people wouldn't have expected it so soon, but suddenly you wake up and HADES 2 is in Early Access! We grabbed the roguelike, er, we mean RogueLITE of course, straight away. Find out whether it can keep up with the milestone Hades in our review. The Nintendo Gamecube is not only known for being rather angular and having a handle, but also for some pretty good games. PAPER MARIO: The Thousand-Year Door is one of these games. The story and gameplay were already top notch back then, so it makes sense that Paper Mario is now getting a remake. If you're in the mood for something a little more unknown, we can recommend LORELEI AND THE LASER EYES. The indie game is as indie as indie can be. Cool style, a confusing story and a bunch of puzzles - of course Basti plays it!
#15 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, XDefiant, The Rogue Prince of Persia | Game Two #336
Season 12 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/1/2024
This week on Game Two gets serious: SENUA’S SAGA: HELLBLADE 2 tackles heavy topics like psychosis, depression, and delusions. However, the sequel doesn't follow the exact path of its predecessor and takes new directions, which not everyone appreciates. XDefiant by Ubisoft was initially planned as a Tom Clancy game, but the name has been dropped. The goal remains to rival Call of Duty. Many shooter fans are unhappy with Activision's recent decisions, such as with the Modern Warfare 2 remake, and may be looking for something new. However, XDefiant faces its own issues with gameplay bugs and server problems. THE ROGUE PRINCE OF PERSIA was delayed due to the release of Hades 2, but the Early Access version is now available. Game Two reviewed the roguelite in Early Access to confirm their preview impressions.
#16 - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Nine Sols, Athenian Rhapsody | Game Two #337
Season 12 - Episode 37 - Aired 6/8/2024
MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XIV has held up well since its “REALM REBORN” reincarnation and enjoys a lively fan base. The fifth expansion, “DAWNTRAIL”, aims to motivate them to stick with it. Our FINAL FANTASY XIV expert Miro was in Potsdam to take a look at an early version of DAWNTRAIL and shares her impressions with you. NINE SOLS wants to cross HOLLOW KNIGHT with SEKIRO - a bold undertaking, considering how highly regarded both games are in their respective genres. Markus reveals whether the attempt is a success. ATHENIAN RHAPSODY, created by a solo developer, is also a wild mix: it takes indie RPG darling UNDERTALE and the wild party mini-game mix WARIO WARE as its role models. Not possible? You can! As Esther tells you in her review.
#17 - The big Summer Game Fest special LIVE from Los Angeles | Game Two #338
Season 12 - Episode 38 - Aired 6/15/2024
Launched as a replacement for E3, the SUMMER GAME FEST is now a must-attend event for all gaming fans. In addition to the eponymous opening show, which is hosted by Geoff Keighley, this year's multi-day event also includes the XBOX GAMES SHOWCASE, UBISOFT FORWARD, the PC GAMING SHOW, the DEVOLVER DIRECT and many other shows. Among other things, there were announcements and fresh trailers for INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE, DRAGON AGE: THE VEILGUARD, DOOM: THE DARK AGES, GEARS OF WAR: E-DAY, ASSASSINS CREED SHADOWS, FABLE, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 6, PERFECT DARK, ATOMFALL, LIFE IS STRANGE DOUBLE EXPOSURE, MONSTER HUNTER WILDS or STAR WARS OUTLAWS. We were there in Los Angeles with a small crew consisting of Esther, John, Jasper and Micha and not only watched all the shows, but were also able to play numerous games.
#18 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Still Wakes the Deep, #BLUD | GAME TWO #339
Season 12 - Episode 39 - Aired 6/22/2024
The time has come!!! The eagerly awaited ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE DLC is here and fans of From Software are all excited. But as soon as you play it, you're brought down to earth by the first boss. Because Elden Ring is still no walk in the park. Even an oil rig is no picnic, as STILL WAKES THE DEEP impressively proves. Some might call the game a walking simulator, but Chris doesn't think that does justice to the game, which cleverly mixes elements of horror and adventure. Things get really wild with #BLUD. The game comes from a company that actually specializes in animated films and you can see that in the game. Anyone who likes cartoons from the early 2000s, such as Powerpuff Girls or Newton, will definitely get a visual kick out of it.
#19 - Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Luigis Mansion 2 HD, Bodycam, Zet Zillions and much more | GAME TWO #340
Season 12 - Episode 40 - Aired 6/29/2024
Under the radar is back! Or whatever Simon calls this section. Included this week are the following games: BODYCAM, ZET ZILLIONS, LITTLE KITTY BIG CITY, EMPIRES OF THE UNDERGROWTH and SKALD: AGAINST THE BLACK PRIORY. Also in the show: The remaster of LUIGIS MANSION 2. The adventure game was originally released on the 3DS and is now coming to the Nintendo Switch as Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. And while we're on the subject of the Switch: SUPER MONKEY BALL BANANA RUMBLE is not only interesting for speedrunners, but for anyone who likes chasing high scores and best times and has a thing for little monkeys. But maybe there's more to Super Monkey Ball than that?
#20 - Ostwind (...wtf?!), Dug Up: Final Fantasy 9, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D | GAME TWO #341
Season 12 - Episode 41 - Aired 7/6/2024
It's not our fault either. You actually want to do a review of Flintlock on the show and then the game is so... normal and comes out shortly after Elden Ring, which somehow makes it even less attractive. Well, and what else? We're slowly entering the summer slump, because there aren't really many alternatives. But we wouldn't be Game Two if we didn't make a virtue of it and use the time to cover a topic that we would otherwise leave out: EASTWIND: THE BEGINNING OF A WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP REMASTERED. Yes, why not? Chris shows in his EXCAVATION why he thinks FINAL FANTASY IX is the best Final Fantasy in the series and really deserves a remake. And because DRAGON QUEST III has already been remade, Markus takes a look at the preview version and checks whether Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has a few other new features to offer besides a complicated name.
#21 - Zenless Zone Zero, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Anger Foot and more... | GAME TWO #342
Season 12 - Episode 42 - Aired 7/13/2024
We're on summer break! The next episode of Game Two with our big Gamescom special will be published on August 24! Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail have been extremely successful. Now, with ZENLESS ZONE ZERO, Hoyoverse is releasing another game that introduces a new setting but relies on the same systems as its predecessors. Keyword: Gacha. In the second article of the show, we cleaned up our Pile of Shame. We wanted to give you a quick run-through of a few games that you can play until we're back from our summer break. Included: SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI 5: VENGEANCE, ANGER FOOT, OH DEAR, DIE SCHLÜMPFE VILLAGE PARTY, UNTIL THEN, FALLEN ACES, CRAB GOD, UNCOVER THE SMOKING GUN, DÜNNES EIN, ROGUE VOLTAGE and FINAL FANTASY 14: DAWNTRAIL.
#22 - Alan Wake 2, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, The Invincible | GAME TWO #312
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/11/2023
Attention Xbox users: ALAN WAKE 2 sees the return of a hero who can now also be found on the PC and Sony Playstation, but who originally made his debut in the Xbox-exclusive insider tip Alan Wake. Part 2 is now much more horror-oriented, but still oozes with typical Remedy charm. THE INVINCIBLE, a walking simulator that aims to follow in the footsteps of Firewatch but doesn't always succeed, also has its weaknesses. However, anyone interested in story and sci-fi could still find what they are looking for here. In any case, the prize for the longest name goes to LIKE A DRAGON GAIDEN: THE MAN WHO ERASED HIS NAME. Originally planned as DLC, the latest installment in the Yakuza and Like a Dragon series has been properly expanded and is now suitable as a stand-alone game. In the news, there's an update on the Switch 2, or rather the new handheld from Nintendo, which was allegedly discovered last week.
#23 - Gamescom 2023: No good games? No way! | GAME TWO #302
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/2023
Who says that there were no good games at the fair? We have a few counter-arguments! Trant has taken a closer look at the best Souls Likes of the fair: BLACK MYTH: WUKONG is a surprise hit that caught many cold and therefore already caused long queues at the booth at the fair. But also LIES OF P or LORDS OF THE FALLEN make a very good impression. In addition, Trant was able to play PATH OF EXILE 2, which could possibly outrun Diablo 4. John was able to play GHOSTRUNNER 2, which also looked pretty good, and MORTAL KOMBAT 1 offered the usual good Klopp quality and of course brutal fatalities. Markus and Sebastian then checked out the INDIE ARENA BOOTH and there they not only saw SUPER BUNNY MAN again, but also a whole bunch of other indie game secret tips.
#24 - Baldur's Gate 3, Armored Core 6, Starfield first impression | GAME TWO #303
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2023
Special episode, musical, Gamescom, summer break... there has been a lot going on lately, which is why we unfortunately missed out on some games. But of course we can't let that sit on us, because so many awesome games have been released! BALDUR'S GATE 3, REMNANT 2, PIKMIN 4, VIEWFINDER, BLASPHEMOUS 2... Just listing all our summer break games would go beyond the scope here. Watch the episode: We have them ALL! On top of that, we have ARMORED CORE 6: FIRES OF RUBICON, new fodder from the Souls studio From Software - but not at all Souls-like. The mech action game is a return to the roots and breaks with the Souls success formula. Will the courage be rewarded with a good game? Trant will tell you. In addition, Kuro has already ventured a few hours into STARFIELD and will give you his first impression in a short review before you get the full rundown of the Bethesda role-playing game in our actual review next week.
#25 - Starfield, Sea of Stars, Assassin's Creed: Mirage | GAME TWO #304
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2023
After several hours in space, we're finally ready for our final conclusion on STARFIELD, Bethesda's brand new universe and Microsoft's big exclusive hope to push their Xbox and Game Pass. But Microsoft just doesn't quite want to hit the big time. It's a similar story for Ubisoft, whose top franchise ASSASSIN'S CREED has been criticized time and again. With ASSASSIN'S CREED MIRAGE, the return to the Orient, originally planned as DLC for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, is now supposed to be a return in terms of gameplay. And that is also the perfect keyword for SEA OF STARS. Because if you played the last game by Sabotage Studio called "The Messenger", you know that retro is writ large here. In the news you can also find out everything about the Nintendo Direct and the State of Play, as well as the scandal around the Game Engine Unity and the latest update of the Electronic Entertainment Expo - in short "E3".