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Studio Ghibli & Level-5's charming JRPG has finally arrived states-side, and Nolan & Jeff sat down to discuss their initial impressions of the game. Yup, it's another Audible Impression! Audible Impression: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch [Download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_NiNoKuni.mp3[/podcast] Video Version

DmC has finally arrived! It has survived the harsh onslaught of skeptics and has turned out to be a surprise hit among critics! Jeff and Nick spend some time discussing their initial thoughts on the game thus far.  DmC Devil May Cry - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_DmC.mp3[/podcast] Video Version

Jeff talks with Nick about their initial experiences with Ubisoft's latest gem, Far Cry 3. Lions, Tigers, and Komodo Dragons, OH MY! Far Cry 3 - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_farcry3.mp3[/podcast]

Jeffrey, Bob, and Chris Davis chime in on the long awaited release of Hitman Absolution, a game that has inspired some rather negative backlash from this site as a whole. Tune in to find out what they thought and find out what the game has to offer. Enjoy! Hitman Absolution - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_Hitman_Absolution.mp3[/podcast]

Dishonored, the new stealth-action game from Arkane and Bethesda has certainly been one of the highlights of 2012. Jeff and Nick take this opportunity to have a detailed discussion of Dishonored while focusing more on a few of the games shortcomings. If you have not yet finished the game, avoid the ending because we close out the podcast with a little spoiler filled discussion about the game's ending.  SPOILER WARNING: 17:00 - End Dishonored - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI_Dishonored.mp3[/podcast]

Arriving with the Summer of Arcade 2012 line up, Dust An Elysian Tail is a member of a genre that's seeing a declining membership these days: 2D metroidvanias. With that said, Nolan and Nick take a look at this beautifully animated title for this week's Audible Impressions. Dust: An Elysian Tail - [download] [podcast]http://4playernetwork.com/podcasts/audible/AI-dust-elysian-tail.mp3[/podcast]

What was once known as True Crime: Hong Kong has now been re-branded and launched under the name "Sleeping Dogs." After being shuttered and thrown in the trash by Activision, Square-Enix was able to polish the experience and produce a much more appealing marketing campaign. Was the game worth the effort? To our surprise, I think the answer might be yes!  Sleeping Dogs - [download]

In 2010, THQ released Metro 2033, an atmospheric shooter that has since cultivated a cult following and inspired a high profile sequel that is set for release sometime in 2013. Jeffrey and Bob sit down to discuss the game and close out with commentary on the upcoming sequel, Metro: Last Light.  Metro 2033 - [download]

Tim, Carlos, and Jeffrey sit down and talk about how "surprising" Spec-Ops: The Line was as a game, and close-out in Spoiler-ific fashion.  [SPOILER WARNING: 20:17 on] Spec-Ops: The Line - [download]

Brad, Tim and Ben discuss Xenoblade Chronicles, a Japanese RPG developed by Monolith Soft. They also take some diversions into RPGs at large, game reviews, and touch on other games. Xenoblade Chronicles - Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Xenoblade-Chronicles-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

After weeks of planning and struggling to finish the concluding chapter of the Mass Effect trilogy, the crew come together to talk about the things they loved and things they hated about Bioware's supposed "finale." This is a full on spoilercast so if you have not yet finished Mass Effect 3, I would recommend waiting until after the credits have rolled to give this a listen. This is a controversial title and will likely be remembered as one of the most divisive games of this generation. Let us know what you thought about the game in the comments below! Mass Effect 3 - Volume 1 - [download][podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Mass-Effect-3-Spoilercast.mp3[/podcast]

Nick and Brad reflect upon their experiences with "I Am Alive", a downloadable adventure/platformer from Ubisoft Shanghai. They discuss the game's troubled history, its similarity to survival horror, and the mechanics that make this one of the most memorable games of 2012 so far. There are some minor spoilers near the end of the show (See spoiler warning time stamps below) but any fan of platforming or survival-horror will want to give this a listen. Look for a possible volume 2 in the near future with Nolan to discuss the differences in "Hardcore" difficulty. **SPOILER WARNING: 28:20 - 31:40** I Am Alive - Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-I-Am-Alive-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

Nick and Bob reflect on their experiences with Silent Hill Downpour, the latest western-developed entry in the cult-franchise. They discuss the reasons why they feel the game is deserving of praise as well as the reasons that the game is not quite as noteworthy as it could be. Is the combat finally improved? Is it spooky? Does it feel like a Silent Hill game should? All of these questions are addressed without any story specific spoilers! Look for volume 2 in a couple weeks to hear our spoiler-filled discussion! Silent Hill Downpour - Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Silent-Hill-Downpour-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

Tim and David discuss the high points and low points for the multiplayer iteration in the Resident Evil franchise. Is there any reason to play this game? Are there any redeeming qualities? How about the RE Lore? It's all for you here. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-RE-ORC-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]

With day one impressions, Joseph and David sit down to talk about their feelings about the new 2D shooter from Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture. It's definitely a departure from normal shooters but does it do enough to make it worth your while? And what's this talk about a story? Sine Mora: Volume 1 - [download] [podcast]http://4playerpodcast.com/podcasts/audible/AI-Sine-Mora-Vol1.mp3[/podcast]