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Friends Per Second

Friends Per Second

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Three nerds. Three microphones. Zero clue what we're talking about - a video game podcast from Skill Up, Jake Baldino, and Lucy James.© 2024 Friends Per Second Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Crimson Desert is the most hyped game since Elden Ring - can it deliver? | FPS #90

    Crimson Desert is the most hyped game since Elden Ring - can it deliver? | FPS #90
    Mar 15 2026
    Have your dog try The Pets Table at https://thepetstable.com with code fps55 to get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two. Thanks to The Pets Table for sponsoring FPS! -- Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS! -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro / GDC Discussion 11:11 Lucy Played Zero Parades 19:37 Ralph Played Screenbound 22:42 Lucy Played At Fate's End 28:59 Lucy Played My Arms Are Longer Now 32:19 Mixtape Discussion 34:26 Xbox Next Gen Discussion 43:36 Pokemon Pokopia Discussion 54:17 The Pet's Table (ad) 57:08 Resident Evil Requiem Discussion With Grace (Angela Sant'Albano) and Leon (Nick Apostolides) 01:13:54 Hello Fresh (ad) 01:16:54 Crimson Desert Discussion 01:25:00 Lucy's Been Playing Minos 01:25:54 Lucy's Been Playing Canvas City 01:28:16 Jake and Ralph Have Been Playing Marathon 01:40:17 Show and Tell 01:54:17 Wrap Up -- If you wanna check out our newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/ Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond -- Let's meet our hosts! - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons. - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Why Resident Evil Requiem is absolutely peak ft. TheSphereHunter (FPS #89)

    Why Resident Evil Requiem is absolutely peak ft. TheSphereHunter (FPS #89)
    Mar 1 2026
    Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! -- Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- If you wanna check out our newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/ Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond -- Let's meet our hosts! - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons. - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Mewgenics creator Edmund McMillen stops by to chat life, review scores & more | FPS #88

    Mewgenics creator Edmund McMillen stops by to chat life, review scores & more | FPS #88
    Feb 14 2026
    Have your dog try The Pets Table at https://thepetstable.com with code fps55 to get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two. Thanks to The Pets Table for sponsoring FPS! -- Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS! -- Chubbies is here to keep you comfy and looking good year-round. Get 20% off with code FRIENDS at http://chubbiesshorts.com/friends #chubbiespod -- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch Up 06:58 Horizon Hunter's Gathering Discussion 22:26 User Question 32:02 Mewgenics Interview with Creator Edmund McMillen 59:54 Pet's Table (ad) 01:01:56 Chubbies (ad) 01:03:52 Everyone's Been Playing Cairn 01:30:42 Jake's Been Playing Menace 01:37:59 Lucy's Been Playing TR-49, Bloodletter, Mixtape, Hozy, and Titanium Court 01:46:00 Hello Fresh (ad) 01:48:52 Reanimal Interview with Tarsier Studios CEO Oliver Merlöv 02:11:04 Show and Tell 02:30:42 Wrap Up -- If you wanna check out our newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/ Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond -- Let's meet our hosts! - Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino - Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons. - Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 34 mins
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love the show so much. all the hosts and guests are entertaining and contribute to the experience. Miss you Jerard, wish everything wasn't so messed up with the charity. Can't wait to see the band back together once it's all over.

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