The Ringer-Verse

The Boys are back and they’re buzzing from the season finale of ‘VisionQuest’! They discuss Ultron as a character and what his motives are, how this show fits into the MCU of the past and the future, and provide their MCU TV show rankings.

(0:00) Intro

(7:11) Spoilers ahead

(9:12) ‘VisionQuest’ Season 1 finale instant reactions

(1:01:36) Midnight Meter: ‘VisionQuest’ Season 1

(1:04:09) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The Boys are back, and there’s some big news to talk about! They discuss the newest Godzilla film: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero.’ But before that, they dive deep into the news that rocked the nerdverse this week: James Gunn leaving DC!

(0:00) Intro

(4:20) Nerd News: James Gunn and DC

(53:40) Spoilers ahead

(55:36) ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ instant reactions

(1:32:38) Midnight Meter: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’

(1:36:00) Outro

(1:36:69) Post-credits

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Ben saddles up on Epona (and his Skyborne Galestrider) to cover a couple of classics that just got fresh coats of paint, ponder the nature of nostalgia, and discuss how to update games that don't leave a lot of room for improvement. First, Ben and Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio review Nintendo's new Switch 2 remake of the all-time great adventure 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.' Then, Gio's Polygon colleague Oli Welsh joins to break down the post-'Ocarina,' pre–'GTA VI' Game of the Year race; explain the new branch of Blizzard's signature MMO, 'World of Warcraft: Forever'; and question whether 'WoW' is truly eternal.

(00:00) Intro

(13:32) 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' with Giovanni Colantonio

(68:13) The GOTY race and 'World of Warcraft' with Oli Welsh

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Giovanni Colantonio and Oli Welsh

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The Boys are back and they’re excited for the penultimate episode of Season 1 of ‘VisionQuest’! They get into the client and if they are someone we possibly already know from the MCU, and Vision’s journey until now, speculating what his legacy might be in the future!

(0:00) Intro

(6:22) Spoilers ahead

(8:11) ‘VisionQuest’ Episode 7 instant reactions

(59:42) Outro

(1:02:38) Post-credits

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss ‘GTA VI’ review timing, Ben’s research on how extreme this year’s pre-‘GTA’ gaming blockbuster boss rush has been, and their spoiler-free impressions of acclaimed new action game ‘Phantom Blade Zero.’ Then Ben brings on Kotaku’s Zack Zwiezen to talk about how ‘Battlefield 6’ and ‘ARC Raiders’ have held up one year in, the pressure on ‘Call of Duty’ to bounce back from a down year, whether ‘Modern Warfare 4’ has delivered the goods, Zack’s thoughts on online-shooter sensations ‘Wardogs’ and ‘Deadlock,’ and why Electronic Arts killed BioWare.

(00:00) Intro

(12:33) 'Phantom Blade Zero' discussion

(46:20) 'Call of Duty' and shooters Conversation with Zack Zwiezen

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Matt James, Steve Ahlman, and Zack Zwiezen

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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