It has been a wild couple of months with Lucas going away on a European holiday and Matt losing his job but the guys have managed to get back together to record again. On this episode the guys skip the standard “old news” segment and instead focus on pumping out some game reviews including Astro Bot, NBA2K25, The Plucky Squire, EA Sports FC25, and Thank Goodness You’re Here. We’re glad to be back and we hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Astro Bot (PS5)
Astro Bot returns with a full-length platformer that expands on Astro’s Playroom’s charm. Vibrant worlds, tight controls, and fun gameplay mechanics make it a delight for all ages. Some sections may feel simple for platforming veterans, but the game’s polish and creativity make it a standout family-friendly game.
The Plucky Squire (PS5)
A really unique adventure where storybook hero Jot leaps between 2D pages and a vibrant 3D world. Clever puzzles, seamless transitions, and a whimsical art style make this one a delight to explore. Though there are a few filler moments, but it’s inventive and thoroughly charming from start to finish.
Duration: 1:33:31 • Size: 64.22 MB
The busy season has begun, but aside from a bunch of games coming out there has also been some big news in the industry. The launch and subsequent shutdown of Concord, SAG-AFTRA strike updates, and of course some more bizarre Xbox news. On this episode the guys discuss all of that and more, they review Star Wars Outlaws, and Matt shares his early impressions on Astro Bot and a preview of The Plucky Squire. We hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Duration: 52:54 • Size: 36.33 MB
We sit at the cusp of the busy season for video game releases so Matt & Lucas take this episode to discuss some recent news and game updates. The guys discuss season two of Multiversus, some recently announced upcoming games, and the latest news including Xbox Game Pass changes, Bungie layoffs, and more. We hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Duration: 2:02:10 • Size: 83.90000000000001 MB
Get ready for some month old news everyone, because Matt & Lucas have got bucketloads of it here for you! Back in June the yearly tsunami of gaming news and announcements rolled out, and the DBG team revelled in the excitement of it all while recording this podcast episode.
There’s good news and bad news though, because unfortunately it has taken a fair amount of time to get it edited and ready for posting. On the upside though, with the speed of the media cycle these days you have probably all forgotten what was announced already, so you get to enjoy the surprises all over again! We hope you enjoy the show! 😀 Read more…
Duration: 1:26:03 • Size: 59.1 MB
The guys are back after a tumultuous month in the gaming industry. On this episode Lucas & Matt discuss Xbox studio closures, PlayStation’s Helldivers 2 online account requirement dramas, the announcement of an announcement for Switch 2, the reveal of the new Assassin’s Creed game and much more. Lucas also shared his thoughts on the PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade. We hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Duration: 1:05:05 • Size: 44.7 MB
We’ve got an end times theme for this episode as the guys discuss the new Fallout TV series and Matt reviews the Aussie-made RPG “Broken Roads” (from Melbourne-based developer Drop Bear Bytes – no relation!). The guys close out the episode with a non-end times related review of Rise of the Ronin. We hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Duration: 1:21:46 • Size: 56.16 MB
On this episode Matt & Lucas talk a bit more about the Xbox multi-platform strategy as well as lamenting the number of layoffs across the industry before diving into reviews of Skull & Bones and Helldivers 2. We hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Duration: 1:37:12 • Size: 66.75 MB
Xbox becoming a third-party publisher???? Whattttt? Nah just kidding, the sky isn’t falling, but Xbox are putting some of their games on PS5 and people are up in arms about it. On this episode Lucas & Matt disucss that news, plus the PlayStation State of Play, live service games, and review Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. We hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Duration: 1:53:18 • Size: 77.81 MB
It may be a new year but we’ve still got the same old Drop Bears over here. Lucas & Matt return bright-eyed and bushy-tailed from the holiday season with an abundance of news and game reviews including Fortnite: LEGO, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, God of War: Ragnarok Valhalla DLC, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Duration: 1:56:53 • Size: 80.26000000000001 MB
It’s the end of another year and of course that means it’s time for Game of the Year! Join Lucas & Matt as they discuss the Activision Blizzard sexual harassment case settlement, Insomniac Data Breach, The Game Awards, and of course the annual GOTY Extravaganza where they share their thoughts on the best games of this year. Thanks for your support this year and we hope you enjoy the show! Read more…
Astro Bot (PS5)
Astro Bot returns with a full-length platformer that expands on Astro’s Playroom’s charm. Vibrant worlds, tight controls, and fun gameplay mechanics make it a delight for all ages. Some sections may feel simple for platforming veterans, but the game’s polish and creativity make it a standout family-friendly game.
The Plucky Squire (PS5)
A really unique adventure where storybook hero Jot leaps between 2D pages and a vibrant 3D world. Clever puzzles, seamless transitions, and a whimsical art style make this one a delight to explore. Though there are a few filler moments, but it’s inventive and thoroughly charming from start to finish.
Thank Goodness You're Here (PS5)
An absolutely hilarious cartoon romp through a small British town filled with oddball characters and nonsensical tasks. Witty dialogue and surreal humor offer a refreshing change of pace. The gameplay is simple and repetitive, but the short length keeps things fresh, letting the comedy shine through.
NBA2K25 (PS5)
NBA 2K25 brings slightly upgraded graphics and a few tweaks to motion, shooting, and defense. To be honest, it feels very much like 2K24 and 2K23, just a bit brighter. As usual, it heavily encourages players to inject real cash or face the grind of an uncoordinated, often embarrassing player. It’s a solid basketball game but is, once again, tainted by a reliance on microtransactions for true enjoyment. If you own 2K24, you really don't need to bother.
EA Sports FC25 (PS5)
EA FC 25 hugs the dedicated FIFA player of old, with familiar gameplay, sounds, and slightly improved visuals. The addition of AI brings a smarter, more layered NPC defence — until the AI slips up, leading to some laughable moments. Ultimate Team continues to skilfully drain your wallet, and some performance issues like frame drops and other graphical hiccups are present, but the biggest problem is the overwhelming feeling of annual release fatigue which is hard to shake.
Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
An impressive first attempt at an open world Star Wars game. Huge worlds, epic space battles, and a refreshing take on the Star Wars universe with a focus on the criminal underworld. Unfortunately the game is let down by a lack of polish in some places and some bizarre difficulty spikes in stealth missions. Definitely one to watch for fans of both Star Wars and open-world games.
Broken Roads (PS5)
This post-apocalyptic RPG set in the outback of Western Australia has a beautiful art style and slang-filled dialogue which really captures the sunburnt country. The story and characters are well written but inconsistencies with voice over and some pacing problems let the game down in places.
Rise of the Ronin (PS5)
Rise of the Ronin is the latest Ubisoft-style, open world game. Team Ninja looked to separate this from other games in the genre by peppering in a healthy dose of Japanese history and samurai gameplay. It ticks many boxes with it's long list of collectibles and side missions, but doesn't quite reach the heights of many other games in the genre.
Skull & Bones (PS5)
Visually stunning and surprisingly content-heavy at launch for a live-service game, with a clear gameplay hook. The naval warfare genre may not grab everyone, but there are countless hours of fun for those who do get stuck into it.
Lucas
The Podfather/Convo Controller
Super salesman by day, Batdad and Gamersutra by night. As a self-confessed technology pacifist, he prefers to sit on the console-war fence and play games on his PC.
Matt
PlayStation Fanboy/Motormouth
Electrician by trade and yet also highly skilled at finding time to game around work and family commitments. A PlayStation fanboy with a platinum count and obvious podcast bias to prove it. Thinks DC is clearly superior to Marvel. Has been known to rant.
ABOUT DBG
Started in January 2011 by brothers Lucas and Matt, Drop Bear Gaming has been operating for over 7 years offering a fresh and relaxed perspective on the video game industry. The website is a passion project more than anything and it is our distinct pleasure to continue bringing entertainment to our listeners and viewers.
The guys release a podcast episode every two to three weeks and over the years they have welcomed guests from developers, publishers, and other gaming outlets onto the show.
Disclaimer: From time to time Drop Bear Gaming receives copies of games for review in either physical or digital format from publishers or their associated PR companies. All reviews are based on the merits of each game on their own. Whether or not we were supplied the copy is not taken into account when compiling our reviews.
