Player One

Nov 30 2024 100 ep. 56 mins 21
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Player One is a SYN Media Podcast, a branch of the radio show of the same name that airs every Monday from 8pm on SYN in Melbourne, Australia.

We are a gaming and pop culture show that discusses all things gaming. We post reviews, deep dives and interviews and we even like to test each other with a weekly quiz. 

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Great Games (With a Wizard)

Nov 30 2024 57 mins  
This week Zack is joined by a mysterious, Harrison-sounding Wizard! The wizard peeks into their crystal ball as the two cast their guesses for The Game Award nominees and argue about the award show indie curse. The pair also look back on Game Awards of years prior, talk about their most-wanted remakes, and end things off with a magical quiz. Games discussed: Inscryption, Digimon Su

The Best Worst Switch Prediction

Nov 20 2024 53 mins  
Zack and Harrison look into their crystal ball and attempt to predict what the Switch 2 could (or maybe should...) look like and trust me, this one's a doozy! The duo also talk Pokemon's new online TCG, the year in gaming TV shows, and some rapid-fire news. Games discussed: Inscryption, Minecraft, Warhammer 40K, Brawlhalla, Pokemon, League of Legends, Fallout, Multiversus Make sure

Dungeons & Dragons & Disappointment

Oct 23 2024 46 mins  
This week Zack, Rav and Harrison get nerdy with some Dungeons and Dragons talk as they unpack the latest edition/revision/update/whatever the new DnD book is supposed to be. We also hear from Aussie streamer JustShads_ about games streaming with a disability, who Darcy spoke to at PAX Aus 2024. And we end on the most disappointing quiz of all time... Games discussed: Hades II, Soni

Our favourite games from PAX Aus 2024

Oct 16 2024 62 mins  
We've had a very busy weekend at PAX Aus 2024, watching, talking about, and of course playing plenty of games on the showroom floor. Zack and Harrison unpack the event, from their general thoughts to their favourite games. We also hear from some of the local indie developers putting out great games for you to check out! Games discussed: Hexaquest, Frogreign, Draculesti, My Arms Are

Gaming Communities and PAX Preparation

Oct 09 2024 39 mins  
This week Bianca, Darcy and Rav get on board the hype train for PAX Aus 2024! The team talk best community games, video game adaptations, and of course what they're keen to see and do at the convention. We'll be on the scene at PAX so we're sure to see you all there! Make sure to tune into our previous episodes to catch our interviews with some of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase wi

Here's what's happening this Melbourne International Games Week!

Oct 02 2024 41 mins  
Melbourne International Games Week kicks off this week with plenty of events for all sorts of gamers. Tune in to hear the low-down on what you can expect this week! You can also find the full program here. We also hear from Martin Stradling, solo game developer behind Rita, a 2024 PAX Aus Indie Showcase winner. Martin goes over the game's design and inspirations. In the second half

Card Games and Queer Games

Sep 25 2024 52 mins  
We're back from our season break with a whole lot of gaming news! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the PS5 Pro (hint: it's not good), find out what games we've been playing, and catch our chats with some very special guests! We were joined on the show by James, the one-man team behind the card game Oracle. Oracle is a social deduction game that was one of the winners of PAX Aus 2024

Will Shadow the Hedgehog Wield a Gun?

Sep 11 2024 56 mins  
It's the final show of season 3, and we've been blessed with not one, but two video game movie trailers! Zack and Darcy talk about why the Minecraft movie looks... unpleasant, but at least Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looks good! The team also talk Concord being taken off store shelves, the Australian Game Developer Awards, their favourite villains and nostalgia bait. Tune in for the final

Gamescom 2024 and Melbourne International Games Week

Aug 28 2024 41 mins  
Lots to cover this week as Zack and Darcy tackle the wonderful slew of announcements from Gamescom 2024 and dive into the Melbourne International Games Week program! MIGW is running 3-13 October with so many events, from theatre shows to play-tests to educational workshops. Tune in to hear what we're keen for and if you see us there - say hey! We're also talking game preservation a

Are the Series X and PS5 disappointing?

Aug 25 2024 47 mins  
This week Zack, Darcy, and Bianca go through some hefty news, with studio acquisitions and ongoing legal feuds across the gaming landscape. In The Playlist, Zack gets back on the metroidvania train with Dead Cells while Bianca goes over a card game classic, Magic the Gathering. The team then ask the question: is the current gen disappointing? With the PS5 and Series X/S consoles lo