Dead By Daylight Review - By Hook or By Crook

November 11, 2022 by Neoplasmic in Arcade vol. 2, RPC Gaming, Video Games, Review, Articles

Dead By Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror title featuring 4 players trying to survive against 1 unstoppable killer. The survivors must band together and use what resources they can to outwit the killer, while the killer must track and incapacitate them before they escape. Developed by Behaviour Interactive and released in 2016, the game has captured the imagination of horror fans through its cast of licensed characters and solid gameplay loop. Read on for our review!

The Pre-E3 News Spectacular! - Renegade Arcade #22

May 30, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Arcade vol. 2, RPC Games, Video Games

It is almost the month of June, which means it’s time for a bunch of gaming announcements! This week, we’re breaking down the news floodgates with Brock, Tyler, Keona, and extra-special guest host Chris Clow from the Comics on Consoles and Discovery Debrief podcasts! We have a ton of news to cover from titles like Dying Light 2, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, Sonic the Hedgehog, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, and, of course, Horizon: Forbidden West! On top of that, we have impressions of RE Village, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the Scarlet Nexus demo, and Biomutant! Whew, that’s a lot! Let’s get to it!

[lock-on] Volume 1 Kickstarter Campaign Interview with Creators Jon Doyle and Jason Maddison - A Renegade Arcade Special

March 31, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Interview, Arcade vol. 2, Games

In this special edition of the Renegade Arcade, we speak with two of the creators of [lock-on] Volume 1, a Kickstarter-funded video game journal produced and launched by an indie publishing start-up known as Lost in Cult! Join us as we chat with Jon Doyle and Jason Maddison, the Director and Creative Director of the journal, about their influences, favorite games and consoles, the genesis of the [lock-on] project, and the progress of their Kickstarter so far!

From Gamers Magazine Interview with Andrew Smith! - Arcade Special

March 22, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Interview, Arcade vol. 2, Games

Hello, and welcome to another special installment of the Renegade Arcade! Today, we hear from Andrew Smith, founder of gaming website Guidefall, and the creative force behind From Gamers Magazine, a new print publication currently being crowdfunded through Kickstarter! He’s almost reached his goal, so let’s help him get there! Enjoy the interview!

Resident Evil celebrates 25 years of fear! TMNT: Shredder's Revenge revealed! Outriders on Game Pass! Life is Strange: True Colors unveiled! - Arcade #16

March 19, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Arcade vol. 2, Games

Welcome back to the stage of history, and another episode of the Renegade Arcade! This is a bit of a different version of the podcast for us, as it was our very first video live stream! So you may hear us refer to comments or things that we see as the episode goes along. Anyway, this week Brock, Tyler, and Keona chat about the Square Enix event which showcased Outriders, Marvel’s Avengers, and Life is Strange: True Colors! Plus, a new arcade-style Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game was announced, called Shredder’s Revenge! Finally, we discuss the 25th anniversary of Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise and where we think RE Village is going to take the series in the near future! Join us, won’t you?

Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play reveals, plus Outriders demo launches, Mortal Kombat movie trailer, RIP Anthem, Diablo II and IV incoming, Halo TV series, Destiny 2 news! - Arcade #15

February 26, 2021 by Neoplasmic in RPC Games, Arcade vol. 2, Games

The Renegade Arcade Mega News Roundup episode is now here! Brock, Tyler, and Keona are joined by special guests Michaela and Kristin as they chat about all the latest announcements from Nintendo's Direct event and Sony's State of Play, plus the new Mortal Kombat movie trailer, news about the Halo TV series moving from Showtime to Paramount Plus, impressions of the Outriders demo and Call of Duty's new Outbreak mode, Anthem's inevitable death, details about the Diablo franchise's upcoming releases, and some Mass Effect and Destiny 2 news! Sit tight and grab a cold one, this one's a doozy!

Last of Us HBO series cast, Call of Duty Zombies, Lady Dimitrescu, Kingdom Hearts' upcoming PC release! - Arcade #14

February 19, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Renegade Arcade, Video Games, RPC Games

Welcome back to the stage of history and another episode of the Renegade Arcade! Keona, Tyler, and Brock are back to discuss the Last of Us HBO series casting news, along with some Call of Duty Zombies chatter, Epic Game Store’s upcoming exclusive PC release of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, more Resident Evil Village/Lady Dimitrescu analysis, and some fighting game news to top it all off! We’re a little late with this episode, so please forgive us! Now let’s get the party started!

We Wish You a Merry Cline-mas! - A Renegade Free For All Holiday Special

December 05, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Free For All, Podcast, Spoilers

Welcome, one and all, to a very special Renegade Holiday Special! The largest gathering of Renegade Pop Culture hosts ever got together to look back at the things we’re grateful for in this dumpster fire of a year. Even though 2020 has been objectively terrible, we still wanted to acknowledge the blessings we’ve all received and the positive aspects of our lives, even as we deal with a global pandemic, social and political unrest, and our personal trials. Join us!

GameFan Magazine (2010 version) Retrospective Chat with Special Guests Rob and Jim!

October 27, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Renegade Arcade, RPC Games, Video Games, Podcast

In this episode of the RPC podcast, we speak with Rob Duenas and James Bacon, two of Keona’s buddies who worked on the 2010 version of GameFan Magazine, a truly unique gaming publication which saw many editorial turnovers and crazy shenanigans occur behind the scenes. From unpaid contributors to acid-spiked coffee to an utterly shameful printing mishap, GF was truly a chaotic place to work in its original incarnation. But what of the 2010 relaunch? Did Rob and James have the same experiences as their predecessors? Read the show notes and listen to our conversation to find out!

We Are Vengeance! We Are The Knights! - A DC Fandome Special

August 24, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Gaming, RPC Movies, DC Universe, RPC Capes

Welcome to our DC Fandome Special on the Renegade Pop Culture Podcast Network! After a day-long event featuring Warner Media and DC Comics’ best and brightest, Neoplasmic (Keona), Organoid Zero (Brock), The Captain (Mike), Kay-Rah (Kristal), and The Director (Josh) had a fantastic time discussing the announcements, reveals, panels, and trailers we saw on the show. We have a ton of stuff to cover, so let’s go!

Mental Health Check-up #2 - A Free For All Venting Session

August 19, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games, Movies, Renegade Arcade

Welcome to the second episode of our Mental Health Checkup series here on the RPC Podcast Network! This episode was a bit different from the first one, in that we kept the format a bit looser and the discussion turned into more of a Free For All venting session, but the core message was still there: Whatever it is you’re dealing with, especially during these unprecedented and strange times, even though the path is dark and confusing… things will get better. The dawn will come again. Life, to paraphrase Dr. Ian Malcolm, will find a way. I know that may sound trite, especially for those going through the most horrible of circumstances, but just know that you can make it through, and as you’re struggling, you’ll always have the RPC crew cheering you on!

RPC 1 on 1, vol. 1 - An Interview with Michaela Lee, Cosplayer, Actress, and Model

August 17, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games, Renegade Arcade

Hello and welcome to the inaugural edition of Renegade Pop Culture’s interview show, tentatively titled RPC 1 on 1! This time, Neoplasmic (aka Keona) interviews cosplayer/model/actress Michaela Lee, also known as Mika Cosplay! Michaela’s an awesome, talented person with a background in business management who’s a huge fan of League of Legends, among many other games. She has well over a hundred thousand Instagram followers, which is amazing, considering that she’s only been cosplaying and modeling for just over a year! It was a pleasure to talk about her career and hobbies, and to share our common interests with each other. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation!

Rambling About Games #2 - Halo Fades Away

August 13, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Articles, Video Games, Editorial, RPC Games, Rambling About Games, Renegade Arcade

Neoplasmic has some thoughts to share on one of his favorite video game franchises, Halo, particularly in light of the latest installment in the franchise’s delay. It’s the latest edition of Rambling About Games! It’s a long one, so please enjoy!

The Wandering Soul: A Ghost of Tsushima Review

August 13, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Articles, Video Games, RPC Gaming, Review, Renegade Arcade

Welcome to the official RPC Gaming review of Sucker Punch’s magnum opus, Ghost of Tsushima. The samurai epic was published by Sony on July 17th and has gone on to earn many accolades and a heapin’ helpin’ of positive reviews. So what’s our verdict on this visually spectacular Kurosawa simulator? Read on and find out!

How Naughty Dog Creates Empathy Through Gameplay

July 19, 2020 by Joshua Lozano in Articles, RPC Gaming, Spoilers, Video Games, Videos, Renegade Arcade

This video essay from RPC mainstay The Director, aka Joshua Lozano (and Youtuber joshboy64), details how Naughty Dog elicits strong emotions through the gameplay of such titles as Last of Us 1 and 2, as well as the Uncharted franchise.

The Last of Us 2 Spoilercast - Renegade Arcade #5

July 17, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Renegade Arcade, RPC Gaming, RPC Podcast Network, Spoilers, Video Games

Join Keona, Josh, Kristal, and newcomers Brock and Zayne as they discuss everything about The Last of Us 2 in this very special installment of the Renegade Arcade! Nothing is off-limits as they dive deep into the surprising depth of the game’s combat system, narrative structure and pacing, the possible fates of the characters, most meaningful cinematic moments, and so much more!

Free For All #4 - The Lost Episode, aka RPC Unplugged

July 13, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Free For All, Movies, Podcast, RPC Movies, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games

Hello once again, ladies and gents! Your friendly neighborhood EIC Neoplasmic here! This is a very special episode of RPC’s Free For All podcast which was recorded over a month ago on June 7, 2020 featuring Mike (Captain Kaye), Kristal (Kay-Rah), Josh (The Director), Jacob (the Streamin’ Demon), myself, and our newest co-host, Hayden (Lord Hades). Topics included Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ready Player One, the rise and fall of Ernest Cline, the author of Armada and the aforementioned book upon which Spielberg’s film was based, along with a cornucopia of random thoughts about musical biopics and laughter. Yes, friends, this is the lost episode of FFA, and it’s one that I personally think is very special and unique! Please enjoy!

Rambling About Games #1 - Our Video Game Review Method

July 11, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Editorial, Video Games, Articles, Rambling About Games, RPC Games, Renegade Arcade

Hey, all! Your friendly neighborhood RPC founder and EIC, Neoplasmic, here. Just thought I’d write out some stuff about our video game content and rating system and what we love to do here. As you’ve no doubt discovered by listening to our awesome Renegade Arcade podcast, we love games, and we want to be clear about how we choose the games we cover, how we review them, and what our scores mean.

At the Edge of the Abyss - A Last of Us 2 Spoiler Review & Analysis

July 03, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Editorial, Review, Spoilers, Video Games, RPC Gaming, Articles, Renegade Arcade

Here it is, at long last: our review of The Last of Us Part 2! A word of warning, however… as there are SPOILERS AHEAD! Since launching two weeks ago, this game has seen a lot of criticism and controversy over its themes, characters, and design. So what’s our verdict? Read on and find out!

Finally, A Fantasy Remake - Renegade Arcade vol. 2

April 25, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Renegade Arcade, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, RPC Gaming, Video Games

Greetings, gamers and non-gamers alike! This is the second episode of the Renegade Arcade, in which we discuss a whole ton of remakes and a whole lot of Final Fantasy VII! Join our hosts Tony, Josh, and Keona as they take you on a nostalgic but modern trip down memory lane, chatting about such titles as Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 remake, and Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake! We also discuss our feelings on Halo 5 Guardians and more!