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.
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.
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.
