The Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) try to predict the upcoming Sony State of Play that will for sure be happening this week. They also talk about what they've been playing; Silksong, System Shock 2 25th Anniversary, DK Bonanza, and Hades 2.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) talk about the recent Nintendo Direct--which was a banger! Hades II release date, Mario Galaxy news, Metroid Prime 4, amiibo galore, and Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave! A very, very good Direct for these boys!

Today the Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) take time to talk about what they are playing and more specifically talking abou Silksong. While the Dev finally spent some time with the latest Path of Exile 2 patch (0.3) after recovering from PAX.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) are back from PAX West 2025 and share their experiences: Starseeker, Final Fantasy Tactics, Magic the Gathering, Kirby Air Riders, Pragmata, and Bubsy 4D--among many, many others!

Prof's and Dev's (Larry and Anthony) predictions were completely wrong and now they chat about what was actually shown at Opening Night Live. Then some chat about Split Fiction and Last Epoch.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) throw out a few predictions for Gamescom's Opening Night Live. Then they chat Final Fantasy XIV, Split Fiction, and Magic the Gathering.

Larry and Ant (Prof and Dev) discuss the Nintendo Indie Direct and just how much Nintendo is on a roll with their announcements! Then, they chat about games they've been playing: Magic the Gathering, Baldur's Gate 3, and Final Fantasy IX.

Larry and Ant (Prof and Dev) discuss the Nintendo Partner Direct. Then, they chat about games they've been playing: Magic the Gathering, Final Fantasy IV, Split Fiction, and Final Fantasy IX.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) talk about the continued payment processor censorship now targeting Itch.io. Then, the Prof talks about his weekend at San Diego Comic Con. The Dev talks about playing Umamusume (the Horse Girl racing game) while the Prof spends time playing Donkey Kong Bonanza, Final Fantasy IX, and Spider-man 2.…

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) talk about Steam, Payment Processors, and Censorship. Then, they chat about the games they've been playing: Magic Arena, Fire Emblem Sacred Stones, and Diablo IV.

The Prof, Larry, takes time to chat while back in college dorms with the dev, Anthony, about this weeks Ghost of Yotei State of Play. Learn why it is one of their most anticipated games of the year.

Prof and Dev, Larry and Anthony, have completed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and talk about the final, impactful act. Then, they chat about Magic the Gathering and Final Fantasy IX and Diablo IV.

With the Dev, Anthony, done with his latest work milestone he returns to chat about more Clair Obscur as well as a conintued obsession shared with the Prof, Larry, regarding Final Fantasy Magic the Gathering Cards.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) talk about Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy--cards, commanders, and fidelity to the video games. Then, they talk the stellar sales for Nintendo Switch 2.

Prof and Dev (Ant and Larry) talk about all of the showcases of the past week; Sony, Microsoft, Summer Game Fest. There is some Final Fantasy x Magic The Gathering talk and a booster opening.

On the day the Nintendo Switch 2 launches, ProfPlaysGames records a time capsule of his love for and memories of the Nintendo Switch.

Prof and Dev (Ant and Larry) discuss Act I of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33--all the highs, all the sads, and all the Gestrals.

This week the Prof, Larry, and the Dev, Anthony talk about the prologue of the indie darling Clair Obscur and prepare themselves for the game to come. The Prof also talks about his time with another indie game, Sunderfall; a multiplayer digital boardgame.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) have inched toward the mid-game of Blue Prince, so they wanted to talk about the game they've experienced so far. Join us for a chat to and through a few visits to Room 46 and a journey underground and a toe into the sanctum. Derp--did not edit the bumper music into the correct spot again.…

Prof, Larry, and Dev, Anthony, get overly excited about the upcoming Final Fantasy x Magic the Gathering set. With the full preview season kicked off at PAX East they discuss the hits and the misses on the revealed cards, but overall their excitement for the set.

Prof and Dev chat about the cost of everything in video games going up--Xbox, Nintendo, and probably Playstation soon. They chat about how to defray costs by checking out amazing games at lower costs--Clair Obscur and Blue Prince chief among them currently. Then, they chat quite a bit about Blue Prince. Polygon and Giant Bomb are dour topics of con…

The Dev, Anthony, has returned from the land of great wine and food and needs a refresher on what he's missed the past few weeks. The Prof, Larry, is up to the task as they discuss the big headlines before chatting about the games they've been playing; Promise Mascot Agency, Blue Prince, and retro PS1 games on the Anbernic.…

ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time. This is the final episode of the arc. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed it, search for "The RPG Backlog" on your podcast service of choice and follow!

ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

ProfPlaysGames, in another life, might also be ProfMakesMusic. Here's one of his songs, written after playing Tears of the Kingdom. It's called: "I am the Dragon."

With the Dev away another week, ProfPlaysGames brings to you some treats this week. Some music of his and then an arc of his sister podcast The RPG Backlog that's all about Undertale! Stay tuned all week, and we'll see you next week for the Dev's return!

Prof is solo this week talking Nintendo Switch 2 pricing in relation to a weak Nintendo of America/Doug Bowser, hubris caused by generational success, and tariffs coming from an unstable White House. Nintendo is facing some headwind, but it sure can't seem to get out of its own way.

Prof and Dev (Larry & Anthony) share their reactions to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Mario Kart World! Windwaker on Switch! Donkey Kong Bananza! Starseeker! Kirby Airiders! Interested in more Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions information? Check out this timestamp. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: 44:04…

The Prof (Larry) is back from his trip and he and the Dev (Anthony) chat about the latest Nintendo Swith Direct, the last before the Switch 2 era begins. They then discuss what they've been playing; Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, Split Fiction, Balatro, and much more!

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) talk the latest Xbox news. Then, they discuss Monster Hunter Wilds, Stardew Valley, Astro Bot, and Bastion. (Audio got funky through Discord on this one, and I tried to edit around it. Tried to....)

Prof and Dev (Larry and Ant) finish their five week journey of their favorite 25 games of all time. Listen to learn what takes #5-1! After some talk about Monster Hunter Wilds from Ant and Larry talks some time spent with Monster Hunter World.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Ant) dig into games 10 through 6 on their favorite 25 video games list! Then, Anthony talks about Monster Hunter Wilds and Profs talks more Astro Bot.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) dive into another round of their favortie games of all time and discuss the next 5 on their top 25 list; 15-11. Then they discuss what they've been playing: Promise Mascot Agency Demo, Against the Storm, Final Fantasy 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and more!

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) dig further into their favortie games of all time and discuss the next 5 on their top 25 list! Then, they talk the Sony State of Play--Monster Hunter WIlds, Shinobi, Split Fiction, Lost Soul Aside, Darwin's Paradox, The Midnight Walk, and Saros. FInally, Prof chats about the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test he to…

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) start counting down their top 25 favorite games. They tackle the first 5 with some honorable mentions thrown in for good measure.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) wax poetic about all the excellent upcoming games they're excited to play! Monster Hunter Wilds, Avowed, Claire Obscure: Expeditition 33, and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond among others!

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) discuss Microsoft's Developer Direct from this past week Deep dives on four games; Ninja Gaiden, Clair Obscura, South of Midnight, and Doom Dark Ages. They also cover what they've been playing recently; Diablo 4 and Wind Waker randomizer!

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) review their gaming predictions from 2024 and make new ones for 2025. Then, they talk Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and The Legend of Zelda.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) do their 2025 Fantasy Critic starting draft. A great way to learn about the games coming this year as they discuss what they feel are going to be the most exciting games for the year; be that the best or the riskiest.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) discuss the games that meant the most to them in 2024, rank their individual top five games, discuss honorable mentions, and then decide on Prof and Dev Play Games' 2024 Video Game of the Year. And the result is an unexpected ending that has never happened in our 10 years of podcasting. 41:16 Game of the Year Top 5 …

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) have both finally finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and want to talk about it!

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) break down the Game Awards winners and game announcements from Witcher IV all the weay through Intergalatic The Heretic Prophet--both games that look rad as hell despite having stirred up the cesspool on internet commenters.

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) try to predict the reveals for this years Game Awards. They also discuss what they've been playing; Path of Exile 2, Vampire Survivors, PSVR2, Final Fantasy 1, and Marvel Rivals.

Dev is under the weather, so Prof is here with an episode of his The RPG Backlog podcast. In it, Prof and his freinds discuss the beginning of their experience with Final Fantasy 1. The RPG Backlog | Podcast on Spotify

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) try to predict the winners from amongst the 2024 The Game Awards nominees. We discuss the merits of Baltro, Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor Refantazio, and other amazing games!

The Dev, Anthony, is back and he and the Prof catch-up on what's been going on for the past couple of weeks. Xbox announced they are working on a future handheld and Nintendo confirmed Switch back compatability on the Switch successor. They then talk about what they've been playing; Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Lego Horizon …

Dev's away so Prof's Prof friend Bill joins the podcast to chat Dragon Age and then share several smaller, indie games he's been playing!