Unskippable Dialogue

The Game Awards 2025 are done, dusted, and already being argued about online, so naturally, Unskippable Dialogue decided to do our own version. Welcome to The Skippies.In this episode, Pearse and Conor break down The Game Awards 2025 from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, covering the big winners, the obvious winners, and the ones that caused a bit of side-eye. We talk Clair Obscur cleaning up, Battlefield 6 taking best audio, No Man’s Sky still refusing to die, and why GTA 6 being “Most Anticipated” surprised absolutely nobody.But let’s be honest, nobody watches The Game Awards for the awards. We dig into the trailers (or lack thereof), why this felt like a quieter year, and how Nintendo Directs now regularly outperform Geoff Keighley’s big night. There’s also a healthy amount of slagging, nostalgia for E3, praise where it’s deserved, and frustration where it isn’t. We also hand out our own personal awards, talk Game of the Year, surprises of 2025, what disappointed us, and what we’re actually excited to play next. Expect opinions on Pragmata, future Capcom games, retro-futurism in sci-fi, and why “polished white sci-fi” does absolutely nothing for us anymore As ever, it’s a mix of:Game Awards analysisGaming industry chatHot takes that may age terriblyIf you’re looking for a Game Awards 2025 podcast, an Irish gaming podcast, or just want a slightly unhinged end-of-year gaming chat — this one’s for you.UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.Follow us:Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogueX – https://twitter.com/unskippablepodTikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogueYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogueSign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content.Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for another instalment of your favourite Irish gaming podcast! In this episode, Conor and the Tokken lads trade in pizza for Power Cosmic as they tackle Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion – the brand‑new beat‑’em‑up from Tribute Games and Dotemu.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Spider‑Man teams up with Nova or why Beta Ray Bill’s Stormbreaker hovers mid‑screen, we’ve got you covered. The lads chat about their experiences with the game’s Cosmic Swap system, the deep‑cut roster (hello, Cosmic Ghost Rider!), and how the boss fights stack up against TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. There’s a discussion on difficulty spikes, co‑op chaos, and whether this successor to Shredder’s Revenge lives up to the hype.It wouldn’t be an Irish gaming podcast without a tangent or two: expect side‑quests into hair loss treatments, windy weather in Belfast, and why Robbie Reyes isn’t in space (yet). Whether you’re here for retro gaming news, the latest Marvel release, or enjoy dry banter about action figures and weaves, this episode will tickle your funny bone while keeping things informative.Subscribe for more gaming news, retro throwbacks, and developer tidbits as we keep the craic flowing each week.UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.Follow us:Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogueX – https://twitter.com/unskippablepodTikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogueYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogueSign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content.Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, the Irish gaming podcast for gamers who prefer their heroics with a dash of chaos and a hint of Buldak hot sauce. Conor takes the lead and reviews Dispatch, the new superhero narrative adventure from AdHoc Games, built by former Telltale devs and rescued from oblivion by Critical Role. Across 7 hours of sharp writing, deeply cursed characters, messy romances, and a dispatch system that’s basically Coffee Talk meets XCOM, Dispatch absolutely floored us and Conor explains precisely why this choice-driven story has instantly become one of the best narrative games in years.FromRobert Robertson’s washed-up post-superhero midlife crisis,to the Z-Team of reformed villains (including a tiny Irish man whose entire personality is punching people in the dick),to the phenomenal voice cast (Aaron Paul, Matt Mercer, Alanna Pearce, MoistCr1tikal, JackSepticEye),We also derail into:– cursed AI “cup buck” lads,– which sauces are the sauciest,– four-chan as a character-creation engine,– romancing tall women with enchanted amulets,– and why the UNREAL amount of dog hair in Connor’s throat is absolutely a supervillain origin story.If you love:gaming podcasts, narrative games, Telltale-style storytelling, Critical Role, indie game reviews, or two Irish lads laughing until they nearly die on mic.This episode is unskippable.Join the Discord, send us your voice notes, and fight us about which superhero we should have romanced.UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.Follow us:Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogueX – https://twitter.com/unskippablepodTikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogueYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogueSign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content.Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse and Conor go full banana-mad as we review Donkey Kong Bananza, the brand-new Switch 2 adventure from Nintendo EPD Tokyo, the powerhouse team behind Mario Odyssey and the Galaxy series.From Void Co.’s corporate villainy to Pauline’s musical awakening, molten-banana endgame chaos, and Donkey Kong’s most expressive makeover yet, we break down everything this jungle odyssey throws at you.Expect discussion on DK’s new animations, modern Nintendo design philosophy, the “layered planet” level structure, unique power-ups (yes, including the emu/ostrich), sound design that absolutely slaps, and why every rumble, bongo and “OH BANANA!” feels so good in the hands.We also get into:The Mario Odyssey DNA running through Bananza’s gameplay loopsThe new villain Void Kong, plus his hench-Kongs: Grumpy & PoppyPauline’s redesign, voice arc, and jazzy endgame performanceLevel references to the original arcade Donkey Kong (those cave paintings!)K. Rool’s big return and the molten-banana showdown (light spoilers)Why boss fights are beautiful—but surprisingly easyThe tonal balance between kid-friendly chaos and nostalgic DK weirdnessAnd yes, we absolutely discuss the DK timeline, why you need to “touch grass” if you care too much about it, and Nintendo fans collectively losing their minds at Poppy Kong’s design.If you love gaming podcasts, Irish gaming podcasts, Nintendo reviews, retro-inspired platformers, or simply hearing two grown men lose it over potassium content… this episode is for you.UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.Follow us:Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogueX – https://twitter.com/unskippablepodTikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogueYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogueSign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content.Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse dives Pokéball-first into the neon-lit alleyways of Lumiose City as we unpack the chaos and glory of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. From its bold urban redesign to real-time battles that have us ducking for cover, we break down what makes this Kalos comeback both brilliant and slightly bonkers. Yes, we’re looking at you, Mega Starmie.We talk rogue Megas, battling after dark, and exactly how many hands Mega Eelektross needs to start a fight. There’s a full rundown of the newly introduced Mega Evolutions – including the weird, the wonderful, and the “what in Arceus’ name is that?” – as Pearse gives his definitive Smash or Pass verdict. Don’t worry, Mega Froslass fans, we see you.Expect dry humour, heavy Pokédex lore, and enough Irish sarcasm to knock out a Tauros.UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.Follow us:Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogueX – https://twitter.com/unskippablepodTikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogueYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogueSign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content.Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.