Pandemic arc time skip!

We're back, ish!  Time has lost all meaning over the past three months but with the light at the end of the traffic tunnel fast approaching, Free to Play will soon return. To whet your appetite, here's 30 minutes of Finn being TOTALLY FINE with the fact he hasn't played Elden Ring yet. Subscribe …

When are remakes worthwhile? Ft Diablo 2: Resurrected Design Lead Rob Gallerani

We are well into the era of remakes and remasters and love them or hate them, they're an increasingly essential part of the industry.  This week Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge joins Finn Hogan to discuss whether remakes are stifling creativity, whether the Last of Us really needs one and…

What does Hollywood get wrong about wrong about video games? ft Ninja, jacksepticeye and DanTDM

From the simply lackluster to the bafflingly bad, film adaptations of video games have a long and often fraught history in Hollywood. However with Disney's 'Free Guy' managing to please gamers and critics alike, this week on the podcast Finn and Xenojay are joined by Newshub Vertical's Editor Dani…

When will esports reach the Olympics?

Esports have appeared at the Olympics for the first time - sort of - but how long before we see elite players in the likes of Dota 2 wreathed in Olympic gold? This week Lets Play Live Director Duane Mutu joins Finn and Jordan to discuss the future of esports both in New Zealand and internationall…

What makes a great horror game?

Indie horror icon Doki Doki Literature Club has hit consoles but does it hold up? This week Finn, Xenojay and special guest Newshub Verticals Editor Daniel Rutledge dive into the current state of horror gaming and read the tea leaves on where they think the genre is heading.  Subscribe to the Fr…

E3 2021 scorecard Ft. Loriipops

The week-long geek Christmas of E3 has wrapped up and there were announcements aplenty but is gaming's premiere showcase a shadow of its former glory? Or is Finn just sad he wasn’t invited? Newshub Vertical's Editor Daniel Rutledge along with NZ Twitch icon and game developer Loripops joined the p…

Returnal Review: The best reason yet to own a PS5?

On this bonus, introductory episode of Newshub's Free to Play, hosts Finn and Jordan are joined by Newshub Vertical's Editor Daniel Rutledge to dive into the sci-fi hellscape of Returnal.  ------------------------ Free to Play is a podcast about the people who make, play and love video games, com…

Coming soon: Newshub's Free to Play Podcast

Coming soon: Free to Play, a podcast about the people who make, play and love video games. Hosted By Newshub’s Finn Hogan and the Internet’s Xenojay, every fortnight we’ll be chatting through the latest news and reviews as well as unpacking an issue in the wider gamer community.  Get in touch at f…