Dive into DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 127 with Grant Roland and Ed Phillips as we unpack 3 hours of Hollow Knight Silksong gameplay in our early review of the long-awaited sequel to one of the most beloved indie games of all time. We break down the hand-drawn visuals, Metroidvania mechanics, and how it stacks up against the original. Spoiler: It’s crushing the charts.
In the news, we tackle the $1.7 billion lottery craze, talk console market shifts, and give a big community shoutout to the Critical Gaming Discord and streamer Prepared Artist, known for their killer Hollow Knight streams and VTuber content.
This week’s Top 6 ranks the games we’ve spent the most money on—whether that’s deluxe editions, endless DLCs, or sheer addiction. Think Diablo 3, FIFA packs, MMO cosmetics, and all the wallet regrets.
In our DGR segment, we roast Marvel for botching iconic IPs like X-Men and Spider-Man, but we also spotlight rare wins like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Ultimate Alliance. Then in Random Game Roulette, we dig into the bizarre world of Hatoful Boyfriend, the pigeon dating sim cult hit that somehow worked—and still has fans.
Close out with Loser of the Day (Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition fight = pure cash grab) and Winner of the Day (the Silksong devs for releasing a banger).
🔗 Timestamps for SEO & Navigation
- 00:00 – Intro & Hollow Knight Silksong Tease
- 02:45 – Gaming News: Lottery Madness & Console Talk
- 10:30 – Critical Gaming Discord & Streamer Shoutout
- 15:15 – Hollow Knight Silksong Review
- 25:00 – Marvel Rant: Butchered IPs & Rare Wins
- 35:40 – Top 6 Games We Spent the Most Money On
- 45:00 – Random Game Roulette: Hatoful Boyfriend
- 50:30 – Loser & Winner of the Day
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