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Check out my thoughts on this fun and creative puzzle platformer named Ruffy And The Riverside. I reviewed the game on PlayStation 5. Please check out the video version on my YouTube channel for a great look at gameplay.Developer: Zockrates Laboatories UGPlatforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch and PCPrice: $19.99Release Date: June 26thDeveloper interviewhttps://www.nettosgameroom.com/2025/06/interview-with-zockrates-laboratories.htm...

Im back to dive into a few cool things I have watched, read and more.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Life Talk

Game Talk

(03:00) What Im playing and news

Movies & TV

(06:45) Ballerina

(10:15) The Expanse

(14:20) KPop Demon Hunters

(17:35) The Brilliant Healers New Life in the Shadows

Manga

(21:05) Spy x Family ch 112-118

(24:37) Akane Banashi ch 148-163

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Im back with another episode, this week is primarily gaming focused. After catching up on family stuff, I dive into Switch 2 launch, Xbox Showcase, Playstation State of Play and all the other surrounding game reveals.

For the timestamps it will be for overall things that caught my attention but smaller things might get discussed in between.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Life Talk

Game Talk

(06:10) Somerville

(09:52) Switch 2

(19:00) Pl...

I wanted to do a quick little recommendation episode talking about Centuria and The Bugle Call. This is a general talk about both series, I mainly just discuss the start of the series otherwise its light on spoilers.

Both series got picked up by Viz for English physical release.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and discussing both

(05:30) Centuria

(11:35) The Bugle Call

(17:30) Final thoughts on both

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This episode of Dad Needs To Talk, I dive into the joys of being a gamer dad and making those memories with my kids. I also talk about Andor, a new anime movie called Lost in Twilight and more.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Life Talk

Game Talk

(04:50) Being a gamer dad

(17:50) The Alters

(20:25) Expedition 33

(26:00) Warhammer 40K Boltgun

TV & Anime

(28:33) King of the Hill returns

(30:30) Andor S2 and Rouge One

(36:05) Netflix show news

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This episode I discuss a new manga called Roar: A Star in the Abyss that is published by Kodansha.

Thanks to Netgalley for the DRC

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This episode I dive into first impressions of volume 1 for both Cosmos and Rai Rai Rai. I knew little about both going in and was surprised they both dealt with Sci-Fi and Alien themes but in very different situations.

Timestamps(00:00) Intro(03:45) Cosmos Volume 1(09:35) Rai Rai Rai Volume 1(15:00) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitte...

Im back! This episode I catch up on life and entertainment from the last couple of weeks. My trip to San Antonio and heading towards the final week of school for the kids. Then I catch up on games news and Expedition 33. Then we dive into the Spring Anime that has been keeping my attention this season.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Life Talk

Game Talk

(08:50) Game News

(10:30) Expedition 33

Manga Talk

(14:00) new manga

Anime Talk

(18:45) Spr...

I discuss early thoughts on the manga War of the Adults after reading the current 6 chapters of the series. It is available on the Manga Plus app/site.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/d...

Lots of exciting things to talk about today. Ive been deep into playing Expedition 33 and loving that experience. I also got to watch Thunderbolts movie last night and want to share quick thoughts on Daredevil Born Again.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and life talk

(02:20) Quick news highlights

Game Talk

(09:30) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

TV and Movies

(26:15) Daredevil Born Again

(29:45) Thunderbolts Marvel movie(37:00) SPOILERS Thunderbolts ...

Lots to dive into this week! My wife and I saw Sinners as our date night adventure for her birthday last week. I discuss how this movie and South of Midnight coming out close to each other spoke to my core. Later in the show I discuss the return of Oblivion and other games, then talk about Beef and Last of Us S2.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Life Talk

Main Topic

(14:45) Sinners and South of Midnight synergy

(29:20) Sinners spoilers

G...

Its been a couple of weeks so its time to catch up. As usual we start with life and family updates, I got to see my great niece in person finally and my kids have kept me busy in multiple ways. Then I dive into thoughts on the Switch 2 reveal mess and my time playing South of Midnight. I also talk about watching The Amateur movie, last of us season 2 and more.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Life Talk

(02:25) The babies love uncle Robert

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Im back! I start this episode with a conversation about disconnecting from feeling the need to be part of the current conversation of all the ongoing shows, games and manga. Then I discuss my thoughts after playing several hours of Assassins Creed Shadows and touch on the Nintendo Direct. I also dive into thoughts on Severance, Invincible and a couple of manga like Akane Banashi and Maison and the Man Eating Apartment.Go check out ...

We are at another milestone, 4 years of podcasting! It is so wild for me to think back on doing this for that long. Alot of time and life has happened since this all began, so lets talk about it. I also talk about some new game demoes I tried today and some new things I watched.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Podcast Anniversary

(09:55) Life talk

Game Talk

(13:52) Antro Demo Impressions

(15:50) Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Demo Impre...

This episode I catch up some of the games, movies and shows I have checked out in the last week. I recap the Texas highschool basketball championships from this weekend and talk about my new One Plus 12 phone. Next with games, my son Vash and I got back into gaming on the Switch this past week. Playing more Mario Wonder, Yoshi Wolly World, Pepper Grinder and a new game called MainFrames. I also share my experience so far with Lies ...

While many things in life are out of our hands, being as informed as possible is a great step to staying ahead and prepared for the unknown nature of life. This week we had to deal with a bomb threat warning at my kids school. Thankfully everyone is ok and this had me reflecting on a few things. My wife and I have been pretty involved with the school staff within the district we live in for many years. This has helped us stay infor...

This episode I talk about the manga Longing for Home. This is a apocalyptic distopian series that follows Taurou after he awakens 500 years in the future. We follow his journey of discovering the world as he makes his journey home.

Story and Art by Yoshihiro YamadaI

read the series on K manga app/website

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This episode I wanted to recap some of my highlights from the February 2025 Playstation State of Play and discuss some anime and manga Ive enjoyed this week.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and Life Talk

(02:25) Playstation State of Play

(25:23) Anime and TV

Manga(29:25) Shonen Jump manga

(30:20) The Marshal King

(33:47) Lets Take a Walk in Another World

(35:05) Longing for Home

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This episode I wanted to give a very cozy reading recommendation. Isekai Walking aka Lets Take a Walk in Another World is just what I needed this week. I read almost 60 chapters in the last few days.

Story and Art by Kei Ogawa

Original Light Novel by Hito Aruku

Read on K Manga app/website

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