Frame Trap - Episode 72 "Third Time's A Charm"

Ben, Huber, and Kyle celebrate the new year by having a passionate discussion about which 2019 games they're most confident in. The crew also talks about games both new and old including Valkyria Chronicles 4, The Missing, Below, Onimusha, and more.
03:17 - HOTTAKE: Which 2019 games are we most confident in?
01:15:00 - Caught in a Frame Trap: Are these real or fake Animal Crossing characters?
01:23:24 - Valkyria Chronicles 4
01:48:05 - The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
01:56:15 - Kyle's mom gaming update and The Missing part two
02:01:42 - Yakuza Kiwami 2
02:11:40 - Onimusha: Warlords remaster
02:19:09 - Did Kyle finish these games in 2018? (featuring Ian Hinck)
02:25:35 - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
02:36:52 - Below
02:45:05 - Aquaman
02:56:13 - Emails
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[@EZAWeeklyClips]

It is the policy of EZA Weekly Clips to not have favorites, but uh, this team is top tier.

[@sweetbrothanunci]

Yeah def main party when taking on boss fights

[@kappakiev9672]

I see that resident evil fetish lol

[@Giru]

Best group as soon as Ian walked in

[@ihaveasecret9539]

Recommendation for Kyle's mom: The Stanley Parable

[@FLARE0415]

This panel is POWERFUL

[@AussieGamer17]

Welcome back to my favourite podcast for 2019! And my favourite panel too 👍🏼👍🏼

[@shubhankar2508]

It's the Frame Trap dream team!

[@bigboss370]

This was one of my favorite episodes. Not only was the panel top tier, but the content and discussion was fantastic. Loved the HOTTAKE at the beginning!

[@BurnerMan54]

The Aquaman discussion at the end is already a Top 5 EZA 2019 moment. I lost it when Kyle said the submarines clashing felt like bath toys bumping into each other. I'd watch a show where Huber and Kyle debate over things like that.

[@kephalai]

there should be a patreon tier where Huber and Kyle review movies together, those two are the perfect foils for each other and its so fun!

[@nitaiginzburg8689]

I feel so bad for them losing footage twice already, having to do the same segments again and kind try to tap into the original enthusiasm, no way I could

[@joab757]

nitai g I work 15 hrs a day. I could reshoot a podcast.

[@neojd]

“My tear ducts are wide open Naughty Dog.” I never thought a game like Journey would be difficult for someone so that was kind of eye-opening, Kyle. Love your mom’s reaction to it though. Would be an interesting video to see you two connect over a game. Props to you guys for sticking with it for 3 hours after technical difficulties. ❤️

[@JAR-Play]

If you have played Yakuza Zero and experienced the final fight in that game! Jaw on the floor epic!

[@mileswilliams4807]

Started it a while back and got to chapter 4. Got side tracked with something else. Just started playing it again a couple days ago. That game is amazing. It's my first Yakuza game and I feel in love with it.

[@tegancombatti7836]

Great episode, sorry you guys lost some footage, but thank you for "pushing" through again. In any result a lot of quality parts shined though in this one. I also loved and agreed with Ben's comment about how we still needs games that are these single experience in which the enjoyment & revelation come from proceeding to objectively master the game. Fighting games first come to mind for this, but is applicable to any game that dose not have a direct progression or looting system.

[@fin9672]

Game for Kyles mom: Imo. If she was into journey? maybe, Rime. I know for many of us battle hardened gamers it has some faults but I think its got a lovely little story and pace and the end brought a tear to my eye. Also, the controls are pretty intuitive and not frustrating for new gamers.

[@QStorm321]

Thank you for still going through with the show. One thing to keep in mind I was hoping Huber would mention: The Last of Us released June 14, 2013. PS4 released Nov. 15, 2013. Not impossible for Part II to release before or with the launch of a PS5, if it were to release this year.

[@casualtuna2914]

Huber is the ultimate hype man

[@frankbraney3465]

Huber is super on point with the "pt 2" hype. There is something so incredibly hype about that versus just "The Last of Us 2"

[@yoitspsycholive9760]

Ok, this is the most fun I've had watching an episode of Frame Trap in a little while. So good! Had me dying lol.

[@SmorgasLord]

I thought NASA where the only ones able to run Crysis when it came out.

[@chocobo92]

The Valkyria team is working on Sakura Wars, so i'm glad that team is still working on stuff.

[@bluecokedragon]

Really love the Valkyria Chronicles talk! Valkyria Chronicles 1 is one of my favourite games off all time! And Valkyria 4 was amazing addition addition to the series. I am hoping for a Valkyria Trilogy release.

[@felizpanda]

I’m pretty sure what Kyle described as ‘new’ to the Valkyria Chronicles 4 leveling system is just the exact same system that is in the original VC.

[@wingatakus7596]

Ian needs to pop in half way through every episode so jolly

[@tearjuengi571]

If 3rd time works that isn't a hat trick. Thanks for talking about VC4. That game deserves to be spoken more of. Really hurts that Kyle hasn't finished Astro Bot. It gets so good after the halfway to the 2nd World.

[@quagthias]

You guys are so freaking funny throughout this 3 hour sesh. Making me smile on this dreary return to work after the holidays and MAGFest. L&R, ya'll are the best.

[@Evenmoresteven]

Love that Ben is talking about Dragon's Dogma at 50:23 and then they just announced this morning that they are porting it to Switch and it's coming out in April! Sweet

[@joab757]

Most anticipated...Sekiro, Nioh 2 and Ghosts!!

[@seanmahoney7117]

Ian injected so much life into this, love these guys.

[@treebush]

I think Ghost is going to shock people since I think it most likely will be a trilogy based on history and the 3 invasion and the first story is a tragedy like real life where basically everyone dies and we are going to get invested in these people but know their outcome already.

[@OIMEUNOMEEROM]

Top tier frametrap dude! That Aquaman discussion almost made me fall off my chair, hilarious!

[@joshuacameron5333]

I know according to the rules of the internet that I am not supposed to like MGSV's story but I do. I think the twist was great and thought it tied well into the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2.

[@mattlandry]

When Huber asked Ben what the story hook is for DMC5, he should have said “have you seen Dante’s new weapon that’s also a fucking motorcycle?”

[@JustinWPruett]

Only the Allies could have two false starts to a podcast and *still* record three hours worth of content.

[@fw2345]

By far best panel of all EZA is Ben, Kyle and Huber

[@luciddre4m]

This is my favorite trio!

[@gorgardmw222]

My most anticipated game of the year has to be Sekiro. Watching some of the mind blowing game play and knowing that Miyasaki is directing are enough reasons to preorder.Which I already did :).

[@Kicktugo55]

Andres Mejia I'm feeling pretty confident in that game too, it's gonna be a lot of fun!

[@joab757]

Andres Mejia without a doubt. Nioh 2 and Ghosts are my 2nd and 3rd!

[@JoshBurcham104]

I wish my mom would try a video game like Kyle's. That's awesome.

[@VGJunky]

I love the VC4 storybook thing. The separate scenes works for me tonally and for playback later :)

[@brawly]

Oh my god, the "feel the kills" bit in the Aquaman discussion had me in tears. 😂

[@teflonjon3341]

With the type of gameplay they’re striving for in tlou it’s best that they make it as intense and realistic as possible. Based on the gameplay trailer I think that’s exactly what we’ll get.

[@Skarlet_Sun]

58:21 The antagonist in Devil May Cry 5 is Mundus, you can tell by the tri-force shaped glowing eyes. Also cool about V: his animals are enemies from previous games

[@Skarlet_Sun]

Potidaon ok so Mundus' heir, Mundus reincarnated/ resurrected, etc. What they said is just like Rocksteady saying Arkham Knight isn't Jason Todd, I call bullshit and obvious bullshit at that

[@BogusMeatFactory]

Kyle my mom game recommendation is Obduction by Cyan Games, makers of Myst. Amazing context, fascinating story, no real danger, amazing puzzles and a lot of Those , "AHA!" moments that feel soooo good. It just feels great to explore and experiment with the world.

[@nateriver7848]

The EZA trinity.

[@ferr44]

Really looking forward to the updated melee combat of TLOU part 2. That dodging feature looks amazing.

[@Richie_Godsil]

A wild Ian appeared! So psyched!

[@samuelcardwell577]

I want a Kyle and Huber spoiler mode where they just shout at each other for two hours.

[@KerstinMamma]

I love how you just described how Ash got Pikachu and Charmander, specifically Charmanders story in the recent remake film.

[@Evenmoresteven]

I have a suggestion for a game for Kyle's mom. RiME. It is pretty puzzle heavy, so she might need help, but the twist at the end, the story, the beauty, the music, it's all really affecting.

[@KampaiSanta1999]

LOL at the ending stretch on Aquaman XD

[@NesanikaMV]

I am listening to this at work and can't focus! How yall doing a take 3 and still this genuinely interested.

[@ZeroHayabusa]

2:10:45 If I could give the Yakuza team one franchise to adapt to a game it would be Gintama. The humor mixed with serious moments of Gintama would fit PERFECTLY in a Yakuza style game.

[@mileswilliams4807]

Surprise Ian sighting was a good surprise. Much love, dudes.

[@FebreGundam]

Frame Trap: Presented by McCafe, Starbucks and Red Bull!

[@Thuriazs]

McCafe be blessed. Don't know about USA, but in Europe, Starbucks is gutter trash.

[@mi2-c035]

​@@Thuriazs Costa and Caffè Nero are better than McCafè and Starbucks if you live in UK, but making your own coffee with a moka pot is king.

[@Thuriazs]

@@mi2-c035 sorry mate I had Costa twice and I thought it was awful

[@mi2-c035]

@@Thuriazs I've no idea how it is now, it was very good few years ago, last time i've been in London last year, Caffè Nero was the closest to my apartment and my personal favourite, but like i said i usually prefer making coffee.

[@themcfaceman]

7:15 is when they actually start talking about which games they're confident about in 2019

[@dalilbaby4238]

It's a SHAME Valkyria Chronicles 3 didn't release outside Japan. I had to play a fan translation version and absolutely loved it.

[@Hikikomori34]

Hoodie buddies

[@AlexKing-wd8ny]

Possible Kyle's Mom Games: Valiant Hearts, Inside (too dark?), The Talos Principle, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter New Yakuza Studio Games: Can they please make a 3d open world-ish Streets of Rage game? They are both Sega!

[@JonCofer]

"I guess it would be confusing for a Mango to request a Mango, so they can't do it, yeah" I love video game conversations

[@GrinderDevil]

I think i've never heard Huber speak negatively about a single game, the dude loves everything XD

[@carpcarter6766]

25:53 - 26:09 an absolute direct hit on like 60% of Twitter and KZbin commenters posting at their faves about video games, good lord what a killshot

[@iPervy]

I already played both Yakuza 1 and 2 on PS2, is it worth playing the kiwami games? Like do they add more to the story specifically?

[@TotemoGaijin]

Kiwami 1 adds scenes that sort of explain what happened to Nishikiyama between 0 and 1.

[@iPervy]

@@TotemoGaijin thanks for the answer bud! Really appreciate it a lot!

[@nitaiginzburg8689]

surprise Ian showing up was great

[@AlexJames840]

I think 2019 has the potential to rival 2017 for number of quality games. 2018 was great, but there were large gaps between May and September where not much came out.

[@cmew27]

Also more Ian and Kyle on Frame Trap please :)

[@aqsw57]

Games for Kyle's Mom: To the Moon Flower Monument Valley Thomas Was Alone Heavy Rain Brothers A Tale of Two Sons Portal (with some help maybe) Abzu Firewatch Unravel Walking Dead by Telltale (if she likes horror/drama) Professor Layton

[@phaedrussocrates7636]

DETROIT: Become Human, perfect mom game👍

[@iPervy]

Don't let her play to the moon, who would want to make their mom cry :(

[@aqsw57]

@@Jodrac Yeah I omitted Inside because it can be very cryptic, but it's one of my favourite games for sure. Still haven't played Little Nightmares though

[@Kazzujin]

Add Spiderman ps4

[@AmirGameShow]

I love Huber. he makes me feel the hype

[@TotemoGaijin]

I'm loving Valkyria Chronicles 4. Didn't know it sold so poorly...Now I'm sad.

[@thedoctorchickenbob]

Marie, i'm happy to report that these three.. they spark joy 😖✊

[@oidisco]

Hoods up Frame Trap

[@VPS_Reports]

3 AM? PERFECT TIME FOR FRAME TRAP 💚 and omg as an editor who has suffered lost media before I'm so sorry you guys 😥 that's never not painful

[@ahorserunning]

Man, that's two Cool World references/jokes in the span of a month. 2019's going to be alright.

[@jean-alexandrethibault3892]

Best Panel, Best Frametrap

[@ApenBaard]

In the opening cutscene of onimusha you can actually hear the voice actress of the princess laugh partway trough a line at her own pronunciation xD it always amazed me kept that take hahaha, love that game. Not perfect though :p

[@terencecaron2922]

Once Ian joins in, it's basically my EZA dream team though.

[@troy4682]

Shed a tear that Kingdom Hearts III couldn't make the top 3 in hottake

[@miendude]

Man, adding a 4th person just adds so much energy. Please consider going back to 4-person, it ups the qwip-value :)

[@smashingsuccess4827]

Is there any way this show’s audio version could get on Spotify? L&R!

[@redskins59rocs]

When Huber is like “dude the nameless’ and nudges Kyle, that reaction was hilarious. He is like okay bro calm down lol.

[@motorola4me]

Definitely do a second opinion of Into the Spiderverse (with Ian, Ben, Jones - I believe he said in a different podcast he's seen it and Huber - when he watches it). Such an amazing movie this year and it'd be great to hear everyone's thoughts!!

[@unversedhero6028]

Ben, by the end of each of their stories you will know why people love Birth by Sleep. Hopefully you are playing in the correct order of Terra, Ventus and Aqua to get the maximum experience.

[@HadesWTF]

Also, Kyle's mom recommendation. What Remains of Edith Finch.

[@edwinleskin6063]

CORRECTION: The emphasis is on Wu not Tang

[@HumanCapybara]

There are no words to describe how much i love (especially) the last half hour of this Frame Trap. 10/10

[@samisalamii]

We need more comments about the dugtrio earthquake, that was magical.

[@MJSHappy]

10/10 lineup! *Ian shows up* 11/10!

[@Cellsplitter]

1:17:42 You doubt me Kyle?! D:

[@babomb2100]

After hearing all of the technical problems you we're experiencing I expected a shorter episode... Nope, you cannot stop Frame Trap.

[@wooordwooord4712]

Upgrade your scouts quickly in 1 Huber. Get those grenades

[@FebreGundam]

Extra Special Cameo by Ian!!!

[@YoungsterSkaymore]

Voltorb used self-destruct

[@YoungsterSkaymore]

I can just feel their sanity starting to fade during the end of the podcast lol

[@flamuralaj3302]

Samurai's Destiny remaster is gonna be good, Huber.

[@felixenigma4335]

I love Huber thoughts on movies and general praise for ''Aquaman''. I haven't seen it yet but I am pretty sure I will enjoy it. Its story will probably be pretty bad and frankly I am kind of despair about the writing but the cast is seems quit decent (nice to see Moama finally getting some commercial succes) and the world building seems quit cool. Having said that, saying that the final battle is mercifully short isn't a ringing endorsement. The final batte is suppose to be amazing (like in LOTR movies).

[@EbbFlowe]

Give the Yakuza team TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!!! I don't know why but I feel good about this combination haha

[@1boshow]

Imagine the substories

[@Snowkoi]

What Ben said is true, Monster Hunter World was an easy point for me to jump into but I'm hesitant with DMC 5 because it seems like I need to play all the other ones to understand the story. I jumped into DmC with no problem as well for example, and liked that one quite a bit.

[@lowhighkangLHK]

DMC5 will have a story summary mode. And DMC isn't Kingdom Hearts. You'll be fine =)

[@CuriousCorduroy]

Man, Huber could sell me a broken toaster and I'd love it.

[@Intelligenz_Bestie]

@31:41 " KOFFNGDOUBLESDOWNUNNGHOSTSOFTSUSHIMA" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanmartinez1703]

Unfinished Swan - Good mom-game, Kyle

[@mintcoffee6030]

You did the show over multiple times?? Please just skip the week or do it another day! Poor dudes.

[@verkligheten9345]

I love you guys!

[@moses3167]

EVERY TIME I CLOSE MY EYES