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Summon Sign: A Gaming Conversation

Last Stand Media & Studio71
Elden Ring
Call Of Duty
Dragon Quest
Stellar Blade
Death Stranding 2
Concord
Cyberpunk 2077
Nintendo
Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy
Silent Hill
Playstation
Metaphor: Refantazio
Destiny 2
Xbox
Nintendo Switch 2
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Persona 5
Death Stranding
Shadow Of the Earth Tree

Summon Sign is a weekly show focused on in-depth conversations about playing video games. Hosted by industry veteran Brad Ellis and a rotating cast of the Last Stand crew, each episode will delve into what we've been playing, accompanied by audience questions and comments. New episodes are released every Friday, but you can listen early on Tuesdays by supporting Last Stand at patreon.com/laststand... more

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This week on an extra special, spooky edition of Summon Sign, Halloween expert and enthusiast Jimmy, and Xbox Ready's Ray, share their thoughts on Hellraiser Revival, Halloween, and more!

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This week, Cog joins Brad to discuss Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Final Fantasy Resonance, Cog's Gaming Bracket, and more!

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This week, Matty and Lock join Brad to discuss Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Valor Mortis, Silver Pines, and more!

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This week, Brad and Colin discuss a variety of games, including Gears of War: E-Day, Silent Hill: Townfall, Control Resonant, and more!

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Recent Guests

Simon Seilemans
Guest, Power Unlimited Gaming Magazine contributor
Power Unlimited
Episode: The New Ace Combat is Incredible!
John Wicks Pencil
Audience member who contributed questions and commentary
Episode: Mortal Shell 2 is surprisingly good!
Real Radec
Guest from SpawnCast, frequent contributor to Last Stand Media discussions
SpawnCast/Spawn Wave
Episode: Valve's Insane Prices and Elliot's Great Adventures!
Gene Park
Washington Post writer and industry commentator
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Episode: Alien, Onimusha, and Other Fallout from SGF!
Lord Sov
Guest from Iron Lords Podcast
Iron Lords Podcast
Episode: Lego Batman: The Best We're Gonna Get
Simon Zijlemans
Dutch game journalist and commentator
Power Limited; former contributor to the show
Episode: Don't Skip These
Rick Hoeg
Attorney and game industry commentator
Hoeg Law
Episode: Don't Skip These
Kyle Disanjh
Blizzard/Overwatch animator, senior animator on Overwatch, former for Apex Legends, Fortnite, and others
Blizzard Entertainment / Overwatch
Episode: Blizzard is COOKING
Jason Polanski
Producer at Atari, guest on episode
Atari
Episode: Hidden Gems Worth Your Time

Host

Brad Ellis
Host of Summon Sign; regular contributor to Last Stand Media; co-publisher of the show.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 654 ratings
  • Outstanding

    Love the light hearted discussions about what everyone is playing. Everyone plays what they want, when they want. There is always a wide variety of games to discuss and hosts with diverse opinions. Keep it up! I

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharkrock
    United States2 years ago
  • Brad rocks

    Brad’s energy he brings to the podcast is contagious! Always a fun show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chappychet11
    United States2 years ago
  • Brad is a boss!

    LSM fan here, Brad is a great addition to the family and brings positive enthusiastic energy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $MD$
    United States2 years ago
  • A great gaming podcast, what more do you want?!

    Brad Ellis has been such a great addition to Last Stand Media, bringing a boatload of gaming knowledge but also a great synergy with everyone he talks with. Always a great time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared Corbett
    United States2 years ago
  • Pretty good however the host is illiterate

    Podcast Addict
    3
    returntomonkey
    3 years ago

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Guests and hosts are frequently described as knowledgeable and fun to listen to, with a welcoming community vibe.
The show is seen as a solid addition to the Last Stand family with deep dives and engaging debates.
Listeners praise Brad's energy and the rotating lineup for strong, thoughtful conversations.

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The 3rd Annual Halloween Special
Q: How can exclusivity still be on the table for both PlayStation and Xbox in a soon-to-be world of $1,000 consoles?
The panel discusses rising hardware costs, cross-generation support, and the value of exclusives for platform identity. They argue that exclusives can give players a reason to buy a console, while multi-platform releases do not guarantee enough additional sales to justify weakening a brand.
The 3rd Annual Halloween Special
Q: Is the Steam Machine a failure between the price, the lack of power and no big Valve game at launch for the machine, no Half-Life 3 or Deadlock?
Jimmy says it is not a failure because it was not designed to overtake major consoles. He describes it as a device for Steam users who want a PC gaming setup that is easy to use, and says buyers should consider their budget, performance needs, and interest in Valve's hardware ecosystem.
The Return of Castlevania - What Do We Think?
Q: Cog, now that you're playing Dispatch, what do you think can be done with this style of gameplay to improve it?
Cog recommends combining management and tactical gameplay with stronger production values, cinematic presentation, additional gameplay layers and recognizable intellectual property to draw in more players.
The Return of Castlevania - What Do We Think?
Q: Cog, please tell me if Final Fantasy Resonance is as dope as it looks. And if so, do you think this 2D HD style is what Square Enix should follow for future Final Fantasy games?
Cog says the demo exceeded his expectations with appealing character designs, voice acting, classic turn-based combat, summon support and build-customization options. He sees the game as a strong offering for players who prefer pixel-art RPGs, while Brad favors keeping HD-2D as a spin-off style rather than using it for mainline Final Fantasy.
Is Wolverine Really That Bad?
Q: What did you think of the combat depth in Wolverine compared to Spider-Man?
The team felt Wolverine's combat started strong but quickly felt one-note due to limited inputs and lack of varied enemy interactions, though the violence and finishers were engaging at times.

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