The Rookie Run Video Game Podcast
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good evening, Wherever you are, welcome to The Rookie Run, A video game podcast that pairs a rookie, discovering a game for the first time, with a veteran returning to see how it all holds up. On this podcast we aim to compare the new player experience of the Rookie to the tried and tested opinions held by the veteran, appreciate video games, and introduce people to new potential favorites.
Episodes
In this episode, we’re joined by @producedbycos to talk about E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy, the cult classic cyberpunk action RPG first-person shooter developed in Valve’s Source engine.
We break down everything you need to know about E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy—a deeply complex and chaotic FPS RPG inspired by an unreleased tabletop role-playing game. Known for its ambitious systems, dense lore, and infamous “jank,&...
Returning for Episode 3 is @producedbycos as we revisit Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare, the legendary zombie-themed expansion to Rockstar Games' classic Western.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The story of Undead Nightmare and its supernatural take on the Wild West• Who was the true rookie during our playthrough?• How the gameplay holds up years after release• The zombies, side missions, and memorable moments that made the DLC...
Returning for Episode 4 is producedbycos as we revisit Max Payne, Remedy Entertainment's iconic noir action shooter that redefined cinematic storytelling in video games.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The tragic story of Max Payne and his quest for revenge• How the game's noir atmosphere and narration still hold up today• The introduction of Bullet Time and its impact on gaming• Our favourite levels, shoot-outs, and memorable moments...
Welcome to the very first Bonus Run, a brand-new series from The Rookie Run! In these bonus episodes, the hosts dive into the latest and greatest games that haven't yet earned a Veteran review.
For this debut episode, Lewbop goes solo to share his first impressions of Reanimal. From its unsettling atmosphere and striking art style to its gameplay and scares, breaking down what makes this horror adventure so intriguing and whether it...
Joining for the first time today is Matt, aka Stormaggedon, as they guide Lewbop through the twisting, mysterious world of Control, Remedy Entertainment's acclaimed supernatural action-adventure.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What makes Control one of the most unique games of its generation
- Matt's Veteran impressions and favourite moments throughout the journey
- The strange world of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) and the Oldest ...
Joining for the first time today is Adam, from Spectre Approved, as the Rookie.
What begins as a routine rescue mission into a sandstorm-ravaged Dubai quickly unravels into a psychological descent unlike anything else in the genre. Together, we explore why Yager Development's 2012 cult classic continues to be discussed more than a decade after release—and whether it deserves its reputation as one of gaming's greatest narrative...
Joining for the first time today is Jon from Delayed Gaming News, taking on the role of the Rookie.
What begins as a routine repair mission aboard the USG Ishimura quickly descends into one of gaming's greatest survival horror experiences. Together, we explore why Dead Space remains a benchmark for the genre, how its atmosphere still holds up today, and whether EA and Motive's remake surpasses the 2008 original.
In this episode, we d...
Joining us for this episode is Chris Taylor from Lightning Strikes Thrice as we take a deep dive into Silent Hill 4: The Room, the final Silent Hill title developed by the legendary Team Silent.
Often considered one of the most divisive entries in the franchise, Silent Hill 4 introduced major changes to the series formula while maintaining the psychological horror, disturbing atmosphere, and symbolism that made Silent Hill a surviva...
Joining us for this episode is Dave Jackson, host of Tales From The Backlog, as we take a deep dive into one of the most beloved video games of all time: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever made, Ocarina of Time helped redefine 3D action-adventure games and set the standard for countless games that followed. But does it still live up to its legendary reputation today?
In this episod...
Joining us for this episode is Gman, our Jet Set Radio Future veteran, as we take a deep dive into one of the most stylish and unique games of the early 2000s: Jet Set Radio Future.
Released in 2002 for the original Xbox, Jet Set Radio Future took the graffiti-covered streets, cel-shaded visuals and rebellious attitude of Jet Set Radio and expanded them into a bigger, faster and more open-ended experience. But after all these years,...
Joining us for this episode is Producedbycos, returning to The Rookie Run as the veteran, as we take a deep dive into Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne.
A stylish and cinematic sequel to Remedy's original third-person shooter, Max Payne 2 builds on the bullet-time action, noir atmosphere and hard-boiled storytelling of the first game. But does this darker, more focused sequel still hold up as one of the best action games of its era...
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