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We used to be with it, but then they changed what 'it' was. Now what we are with isn't 'it', and what's 'it' seems weird and scary to us, and it'll happen to you, too! This week Chris, Joel and Jesse show their age to complain about the modern state of live music, the terrible new ticket pricing structures and relive the Soundwave glory days. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

SPOILER WARNING! With HBO's The Last Of Us wrapping up this week Jesse and Broderick take time to discuss the entire first series, from the impeccable casting and acting to the differences between the show and the game, their minor gripes, and hopes for Part 2!  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

On the podcast this week, Joel, Jesse and Felix discuss Cocaine Bear and other drug-fuelled animals, the first episode of season three of The Mandolorian, and rant about the current state of the Star Wars franchise. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

On the podcast this week, Simon falls head over heels for Octopath Traveller 2, Kyran is bursting at the seams for Resident Evil 4, Jesse tries (and fails) to convince himself to buy a PSVR2, and Joel is disappointed that Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game is looking more Ayer and less Gunn (sorry, Brod!) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

It's Quantumaniamania this week on the podcast as Broderick Gordes from Hunting Seasons joins Joel and Jesse to share spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest Ant-Man and discuss the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

Somehow we have made it to 150 episodes, and to celebrate, the world gave us a bunch of big new trailers to discuss (some may say it was due to the Superbowl, but don't believe them). Join Jesse, Si, Keelan, Joel and Kyran as they pick fights with Marvel actors, discuss the paradoxical Flash trailer and travel down the long road that is the Fast and Furious franchise - and keep an ear out for our special guests!  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

This week we are joined by someone who actually knows what they're talking about, the brilliant Broderick Gordes from the Hunting Seasons podcast, to discuss the mesmerizing first three episodes of HBO's The Last of Us. We also get into the career of M.Night Shyamalan and compile the official and undisputed rankings of all of the films in the MNSCU (M.Night Shyamalan Cinematic Universe) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

This week Jesse celebrates a bumper crop of new music that hit his ears in January, from Fall Out Boy to Sleep Token, Joel gets lost in the rhythm of the brilliant Hi-Fi Rush, and Kyran braves the darkest corners of space with his Dead Space thoughts. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

This week we gamified games and movieified movies to create the first annual Story Mode Fantasy Draft! Join us as we build our teams, get increasingly stressed and begin the competition to see who wins $100 worth of random Avatar 2: The Way of Water loot.  Game on! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

We are back with a new look (but the same nonsense!). In this episode, Felix gets killed, Simon acknowledges Perth's flaws, Jesse wants to fight Willy Wonka in a car park, and Joel wears comfortable briefs. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

In an absolute monster of a podcast to end 2022, join the crew as we debate, vote for and celebrate some of the most noteworthy games of 2022 in categories such as Best indie, Best Score, Biggest Surprise and, of course, the Story Mode Gaming Game of the Year.  Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

The 2022 Game Awards has come and gone, and now it is time for Jesse, Kyran and Joel to dig into some of the biggest announcements! This week we sit down to discuss the horniness of Hades 2, the magnificent mechs of Armoured Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and whatever the hell DS2 is.  Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

This week join Jesse, Kyran and Joel as they party with Cocaine Bear, get de-aged with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and prepare for heartbreak with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We also share our impressions of The Callisto Protocol (spoiler: oooooft!)   Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

The gruesome twosome is back together! Join Jesse and Lawn as they tear apart what makes a Pokemon game a Pokemon game and rebuild it from the ground up. New locations, new starters, new pointless gimmicks - welcome to Pokemon Opal   Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

This week Kyran, Jesse and Si have begun their adventures in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, exploring the wonders of the Paldea region and clipping through countless textures. Join us as we discuss the somewhat controversial entry in the franchise, from its thoroughly enjoyable open world to its abysmal performance issues   Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

Join us this week as Kyran fawns over Elden Ring's Melania...again, Joel tells us where Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sits in the Phase 4 rankings, and Jesse traverses the nine realms to share his (relatively) spoiler-free thoughts on God of War Ragnarok.  Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

In another packed episode, join Jesse, Si, Kyran and Joel as they discuss the potential Kojima leaks, the outrageous PSVR2 pricing and the big problem Sony is facing with the revamped PS Plus model.  Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

Join us as we celebrate the spookiest of days by pitting Kyran and Joel against Keelan and Simon in a battle of wits orchestrated by quizmaster Jesse.  Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus

This week, on the episode Kyran was born to star in, we visit Silent Hill, Simon gets hype for Final Fantasy XVI, Joel is wary of chainsaws in Resident Evil and Jesse loudly announces his pee schedule   Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/story-mode-a-video-game-podcast/donations

The post-PAX exhaustion lasts much longer once you've passed 30! Join Jesse. Kyran, Joel and the ghost of Felix as they share their PAX 2022 war stories, and dive into some of the incredible indie titles they played as part of PAX Rising  Storymodegaming.com  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch: @StoryModeAus Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/story-mode-a-video-game-podcast/donations