Title: Vandal Hearts [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer(s): Konami

• Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (PS1)
• Konami Computer Entertainment Nagoya (SS)
• Konami Computer Games Aoyama, System Sacom (PC)

Publisher: Konami

Platforms: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows

Release date(s):

• October 25, 1996 (PS1: JP)
• March 27, 1997 (PS1: US)

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SHOWNOTES: On the latest episode of Collateral Gaming, Ash and Beau review Konami's take on the tactical RPG genre: Vandal Hearts! Originally released on the PS1, this underrated title was accessible with its straightforward turn-based mechanics, and alluring with its surprisingly deep political story, but would unfortunately be overshadowed by Final Fantasy Tactics in 1997. If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for our Bad Game April episodes on Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Big Rigs!

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Featured Game Reviews:

• Virtual Boy Wario Land [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Mario's Tennis [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Mario Clash [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Red Alarm [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• 3D Tetris [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Golf [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Galactic Pinball [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• The Mansion of Innsmouth [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Teleroboxer [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

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SHOWNOTES: It's Virtual Boy time on Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!, as Ash and Beau dive into the catalog of games currently available on the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics service! From Wario Land to Teleroboxer, and even Mario's Tennis and Mario Clash released on MAR10 Day, we review all of it. As more games launch on the service, we'll cover them, so stay tuned for that, and very soon, more retro gaming content with our upcoming episode on Vandal Hearts!

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Title: Return to Silent Hill [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Christophe Gans

Producers: Victor Hadida, Molly Hassel, David M. Wulf

Writers: Christophe Gans, Sandra Vo-Anh, Will Schneider; Konami (original game)

Stars: Jeremy Irvine, Hannah Emily Anderson

Release date: January 23, 2026 (US)

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SHOWNOTES: In Collateral Cinema's first At the Movies review—and first Collateral Gaming collab—of the year, we look at Christophe Gans' film adaptation of Silent Hill 2, Return to Silent Hill. Being fans of both the source material and Gans' previous Silent Hill movie (which we covered in an earlier season), we were highly anticipating this, but early reviews were.. disappointing. However, what we did think? Find out now, and stay tuned for our episodes on Night Trap and Vandal Hearts!

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Featured Games:

• Battlefield 6 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• ARC Raiders [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Avowed [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Blue Prince [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Dispatch [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• ...and several more!

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SHOWNOTES: With the passing of another year comes another batch of games to look back at, and boy was 2025 stacked! We covered several last year, but with so many more unreviewed, it was time to catch up. Ash, Megan, and Dan discuss a few select titles at length, mention others we've each played, and reveal our personal picks for Game of the Year at the Collateral Gaming Awards! Stay tuned for more content in 2026, including our next Game Launch review on Resident Evil Requiem, as well as our upcoming episode on Night Trap.

You can watch Megan on Twitch at MirrorsEffect, and check out Dan's articles on TechRaptor.net!

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Featured Game Review: Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

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SHOWNOTES: Our Post-Holiday wrap up on Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is here, and as usual, we are talking about The Angry Video Game Nerd! This time, Ash and Beau review Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit from Mega Cat Studios and Retroware, a title released just last year for modern consoles as well as the NES. This game is a love letter to James Rolfe's beloved web series and various shitty games he's reviewed over the years, as well as a hard-as-balls title evocative of the 8-bit era! So, grab some Rolling Rock, and get ready to get pissed with us, as we cover the latest AVGN video game. Also, stay tuned for our upcoming two-part episode on Ark: Survival Evolved/Ascended!

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Title: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer(s): Retro Studios; Next Level Games, Virtuos (add'l development)

Publisher: Nintendo

Designers: Bill Vandervoort, Jhony Ljungstedt, Eric Sebesta (directors); Stephen Dupree

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

Release date: December 4, 2025

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SHOWNOTES: In Part 2 of our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review, Ash and Dan are back to discuss the divisive follow-up to Retro Studios' acclaimed sub-series. Having completed the game, we're able to make a complete analysis of the gameplay, presentation, and story—and we're not holding back spoilers this time! If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for our post-holiday content, as well as our next two-part episode on Ark: Survival Evolved / Ascended!

Check out Dan's articles on TechRaptor.net! You can also listen to Victims and Villains at victimsandvillains.net, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts. More importantly, if you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm—please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at them. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope and you DO have so much value and worth!

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Title: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (ゼルダの伝説 神々のトライフォース, Zeruda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Toraifōsu; lit. The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer: Nintendo EAD

Publisher: Nintendo

Designers: Takashi Tezuka (director), Shigeru Miyamoto (producer)

Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Release date(s): November 21, 1991 (JP); April 21, 1992 (NA)

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SHOWNOTES: Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We're running a bit late, but here's the Collateral Gaming Holiday Special on New Year's Day, and what a better way to ring in 2026 than a seminal piece of the 16-bit era—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! This season is always the perfect time for us to talk about Zelda, and we're finally covering the title that established some of the most memorable conventions of not only the franchise, but action–adventure gaming as we know it today! Join Ash and Beau as we revisit Link's journey on the Super Nintendo, and stay tuned for more content very soon, such as the conclusion of our two-part episode on Metroid Prime 4.

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