Brews and News

Triumphantly returning for the fourth, sixth, or third time (we lost count) the boys enjoy a Hazy IPA from local SoCal brewers Arrow Lodge Brewing. The delicious Culture Vulture sports El Dorado and Motueka hops as well as Bird Pick Tea with a punch of Guava flavor. In  gaming news the boys do a quick run through of all the things they missed during their break. With everything from the release of the PS5 and Series X and the recent Activision/Blizzard lawsuit, this episode is packed with gaming discussion, banter, and the horrible jokes you have come to expect from Tracy, Jack and Anthony.

For this week's episode. Jack needed a break from IPA's and Allagash Brewing's Night Sky Stout provided the perfect relief from the hops. While sipping the roasty, light-bodied goodness, the boys discuss procedural generation in the upcoming Elder Scrolls, the purchase of Codemasters by Take-Two Interactive, and all the future updates to the PS5 in order to make it a more functional console. Pepper in some news about Battlefield and the Spiderman remaster and you have yourself a pretty typical episode of Brews and News.

Back after a week off, the boys discuss news regarding the delayed release of Cyberpunk 2077, announced details of the PS5 a week before its release, and the new season of Apex Legends. For this episode, Tracy brought not one but two beers from Smog City Brewing. The first is the Amarilla Gorilla. a full bodied combo of hops and tropical flavors and the second, Dynamic Pressure, is a part of their Smog Days IPA Series that brings the hops and flavor. 

This week brought a bounty of discussion and a delicious double IPA courtesy of Almanac Brewing Co. The boys discuss the addition of non-skipable ads to NBA2k21, the comments made by Microsoft's Phil Spencer, and the recent additions to Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima. We close it out by discussing the broader effects of Free to play games following the release of games like Hyper Scape, Rogue Company and Spellbreak.

This week Jack is back to talk games and drink some beer with Tracy and Anthony. New Belgium's Voodoo Ranger Spicy Atomic Pumpkin Ale is the drink of choice for the episode. With cinnamon and pumpkin flavors backed by a spicy habanero punch, this beer kept us rattling on about the popularity of Among Us, the purchase of Ruffian Games by Rockstar, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and the expectations of the new Dual Sense controller for the PS5. With some spicy mouths and spicy opinions, this week brought the heat.

This week is a special episode as Jack is busy with life, so Anthony and Tracy take the reigns. They discuss everything from Steve coming to Smash Bros. to their most anticipated games of the Next Gen. Temblor provides a Mango IPA for the brew of the episode entitled Hay-z. Jack will be back next week to join the guys in all the latest news.

After a long break due to quarantine, the Brews and News Dudes are back with a crack as they try 2 different Alesmith brews. The biggest news of the week revolves around the impending console wars between Microsoft and Sony. We talk about the announced pricing, compare all the different versions and wrap it up with a discussion over the huge purchase of Xenical by Microsoft. Alesmith's Alesmith for Hope and Diego Antonio brews hit the IPA profiles just right

Back from another break (sorry everyone, believe it or not we are adults) the boys discuss the news of the HBO Last of Us TV series in production, Reggie Fils-Aimes joining the Gamestop Board of Directors, an incredibly expensive Nintendo Playstation auction, and finally the newly released Call of Duty: Warzone free to play battle royale. All the while we sip a smooth Pilsner from Weins Brewing in Temecula. Thank you all for your support!

This weeks discussion is rather Xbox heavy as we talk about the newly released specs of the upcoming console and the Smart Delivery service that saves gamers from purchasing a game twice. We also touch on Jack's impressions of Dreams and the recent string of cheating in Red Dead Redemption 2's online. Tracy and Anthony are happy with our baseball themed Two Seam IPA from Strike Brewing CO. With a low IBU and subtle hops flavor, the boys are looking forward to the next brew from this San Jose based brewery.

The boys are back with a special brew this week as they finally got their hands on another of Coronado Brewings Art Series beers. The Mango Sprinkles IPA paired well with our discussion of Media Molecules release of Dreams, Disney potential expanding their video game catalog and what we are willing to pay for the Playstation 5. We close it out with a discussion of the most iconic weapons in gaming history. Happy listening!

Back once again to discuss the latest in gaming news the boys talk about all the potential info surrounding the Playstation 5 price point and release date, the potential for Metroid Prime 4 as they take on a new art director, and a mysterious port spotted on the Xbox Series X. The beer this week is a delightful tropical Hefeweizen from Garage Brewing Co. with mango, pineapple and coconut.

This week the boys talk about the recent number of delays in the gaming industry, more Splinter Cell rumors, and Doom: Eternal's new multiplayer mode. We close the episode out with a deep dive into exclusives and their importance or growing lack there of in the gaming industry. Oskar Blues Brewing gives us this weeks brew with a delicious Tropical IPA called Can-O-Bliss that hit us with hops and citrus and left us delighted. 

Back with another episode, the boys take aim at the news that Sony will again skip E3, Xbox Series X will not have any exclusives for its first year, and a new Batman game is STILL being teased. Finally, we discuss the announced Pokemon DLC and the ever changing gaming industry as long term expectations for developers like Pokemon Company continue to change. Throughout these discussions we sipped on a gose from The Bruery that pleased our pallets with a strong tart start and a smooth sweet finish.

New year, new episode! Thanks to Barrel House Brewing Co. We have a delicious Mango IPA to enjoy while we talk about the "surprising" Playstation 5 logo, our reactions to The Witcher on Netflix, and rumors of a Nintendo Switch Pro model coming later this year. We close it up with a discussion of which IP's we want to see come from movies or television to the video game screen.  

Anthony is back this week with a new beer and a new brewery! Queen of the Seven Kingdoms is a blonde sour blend courtesy of Ommegang and their Game of Thrones exclusive beers that pleased our palates. In gaming news we talk about all the announced release dates from Sony's State of Play, the winners of the VGA's, and the new Xbox announced by Microsoft. In other news, we have a blog now! Look forward to weekly articles about everything we love and hate about gaming.

This week on Brews and News we discuss the latest additions to Super Mario Maker 2, the success of the Switch over Thanksgiving weekend, and Project Scarlet already being played by Phil Spencer. Modern Times provides this weeks beer with a fruity guava and raspberry beer named Octagon City that dances between tart and wheaty. We close the episode out paying tribute to 25 years of Playstation bringing gaming joy to our lives.

Its first week for the Brews and News Crew as Anthony was too busy adulting to record, so Jack and Tracy are all you get. The duo discuss the impending release of Media Molecule's Dreams, NHL bringing Snoop Dogg into its game, and Bethesda discontinuing development for Elder Scrolls Legends. To round it out, the guys hypothesize on the future of the Bioshock franchise following 2k's announcement of Cloud Chamber. The beer of the week is a hearty stout from Lagunitas. Aged in Rye whiskey barrels, it packs a 12.5% ABV punch 

The latest episode of your weekly gaming/beer podcast brings some perspectives on recent releases ranging from Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Plants V. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. Then we discuss a the release of Google Stadia, an exploit effecting Pokemon, and the soon to be released FREE Call of Duty DLC. The brew this week is a collaboration from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Dogfishead Brewing called Life and Limb. Their dangerous 10.2% Ale brewed with Maple and Birch Syrups pleases our palates throughout the show.

Back to the normal threesome this week as the boys discuss their experiences playing Pokemon Sword and Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. With rumors about a new Half Life VR title as well as a new Crash Bandicoot, we almost missed the new Playstation 5 controller detail leaks and the Game Awards nominees for Game of the Year and Best Supported Community. Big thanks to Fremont Brewing for a very earthy and delicious Hazy IPA. Their Head Full of Dynomite Hazy hit just the right spot to keep the conversation flowing.  

We have a guest once again! Craig is in town and he came to talk with us about our impressions of Call of Duty, Luigi's Mansion, and the dividing line between game companies making sequels versus continually supporting their IP's. With Tracy's hopes getting up about both Splinter Cell and EA Skate, it was a good thing that Second Chance Brewing CO gave us a delicious Amber Ale called the Mulligan. With caramel notes, the brew goes down smooth and is something we could sip all day.

The brew this week is quite the special one with a collaboration between Alesmith Brewing Co and Second Chance Beer Company. Their Blend-o-matic packs a great hoppy punch from the unique combination of Brut and Hazy IPAs. In gaming, the boys discuss the recent lifetime ban of Fortnite player Faze Jarvis, the move of CouRage to Youtube Gaming and the exclusivity of streamers, and finally the imminent release of the Google Stadia. #Blendwithafriend

Mango Hefe? Yes please! SLO Brewing's Mango Squeeze is this weeks beer and it is off the charts delicious. As the boys sipped this fruity wheat beer they discussed the release of The Outer Worlds from Obsidian Entertainment, the controversial Fallout First service, and a plethora of EA announcements. Some deeper discussions of Dreams from studio Media Molecule and the delay of the Last of Us 2 round out our games discussion. Finally, we learned what Worts are, no not the thing on Tracy's hand but wort as it exists in the brewing process.

Kern River Brewing Company brings a tasty beer to this weeks episode. It is fall and time for pumpkin spice and big triple A releases in the gaming world. The guys discuss the latest Star Wars game going gold, the success of Nintendo's Switch console, and the upcoming release of Call of Duty Modern Warfare. A brief discussion of any gaming buyer's remorse we have had and what beer based game we would create ourselves wraps up this weeks episode. PS Jack is back! 

This week it's just Tracy and Anthony talking about the black hole that swallowed the Fortnite map, the Ps5 release window, and Modern Warfare's lack of loot crates. All the while they sipped on Autre Chose from Utibroue. 

The boys are back this week to bring you the latest gaming News and a delicious Porter from Left Hand Brewing! The Death by Disco by Left Hand brings the chocolate malty-ness you love with just a hint if bitter and tart to round it out. In the gaming world we discuss the mobile versions of COD and Marip Kart, our impressions of Borderlands 3 and a new segment Jack has dubbed Aleducatuon

On this special episode of Brews and News Jack takes the night off and friend of the show Craig comes in to share his gaming wisdom and drink some beer. That beer was Anderson Valley Briney Melon Gose but I'll be honest, the guys never told me what they talked about so good luck!  PS: Sorry it took so long to upload Craig

This weeks episode brings one of Stone Brewing's Farm to Can series to our table. The Aggro Agronomist packs a bite with a smooth finish that complements our deep dive into Ninja's switch to Mixer from Twitch. A few brief discussions ranging from indie title Journey, to Rocket League loot crates, and our impressions of the latest Call of Duty news fill out our discussions nicely. Finally, we close it out with a more serious discussion of violent video games influence on real world violence and mass shootings in America.

After a couple weeks off the boys are back sipping our first brew from Victory Brewing Company. Their delicious Golden Monkey Belgian-Style Triple Ale paired perfectly with our discussion of the recently announced Nintendo Switch Lite and some of the biggest news to take place while we were gone. For those who are interested in playing a Mario Maker 2 level by our very own Anthony, the level code is X8S-V7R-Y0H.

Another local brew graces our show with a Hazy IPA from Alosta Brewing Co. Their Hazebangers Ball IPA appeals to both our beer and metal sides as we discuss Mario Maker 2, new story details on Cyberpunk 2077, and the Witcher Netflix Series. Our finale brings a discussion of other franchises we would like to see release late term DLC ala Borderlands 2. Surprise! God of War and The Last of Us may be mentioned.

Harry Potter, Borderlands and a peachy IPA from Claremont Craft Ales lead the way in this weeks episode. We start this one with our impressions of the games we have played recently, dive deep into comments by Phil Spencer and Nintendo regarding game development, and engage in a pretty one sided debate about the ads inserted into NBA 2k19. TO close it out the guys pick which gaming character's outfit they would like to own and don themselves.

After a brief break to put together a new set, the guys are back to discuss E3 2019 while sipping on the second of Coronado Brewing's art series brews. Our highlights of the years biggest gaming conference range from Smash Bros to Cyberpunk 2077 and Modern Warfare's "morally grey area".

Back after a week off, the guys jump into the news of Sony's new production studio Playstation Productions and the potential games that could be turned into classic TV and Cinema. Throw in Sony and Microsoft actually collaborating for once and a brief lead up to E3 paired with a nice cherry vanilla porter from Historic Brewing Company and you've got yourself a merry little Christmas. 

An epic episode needs an epic beer and Tracy brought us just that, Tart N' Juicy from Epic Brewing Co. While sipping this sour IPA we discuss the new Oculus Quest and the future of VR, EA access coming to the PS4, and this years inductees to the Video Game Hall of Fame. Finally we give our picks and hopes for future members of the Hall, and a few of them may be obvious.

After taking a week off due to Jack's vacation, the guys are back to discuss the latest news from Epic Games, Nintendo and Saints Row. With the first live gameplay reveal of Borderlands 3 and the release of Mortal Kombat 11, there is plenty to enjoy and look forward to. A Brut IPA from Coronado Brewing brings a new variety to the show and to our pallets. 

Things get fruity this week with a berry ale made by Boulevard Brewing Co that includes blueberries, raspberries and cherries. In gaming news, Respawn Entertainment announced a new third-person story driven Star Wars game, Sony lifted the veil on specs for their upcoming next-generation console, and Microsoft announced their All Digital Xbox One S. Despite all of that exciting news, the Brews and News Dudes still found time to play F.M.K. with the updated gun manufacturers of Borderlands 3.

Nostalgia runs throughout this episode as the guys discuss the Sega Genesis Mini and its 40 game lineup as well as the spiritual successor to Burnout, Dangerous Driving. In more recent news, the boys discuss the cross-platform potential of Borderlands 3 and the anti-troll loot system coming in this new iteration. A smooth IPA from returning brewery Modern Times pleases the pallets and sets the gang up perfectly for a new segment, Awesome or Obnoxious!

The latest episode of Brews and News brings a new Logo, a new focus on gaming, and, of course, a new beer! Almanac Beer Co. brings a sour that even Tracy enjoyed. Fueled by cherry and vanilla flavors, the guys discuss first impressions of Battlefield V Firestorm, Elder Scrolls Blades, and the Borderlands 3 release trailer, as well as the increasing success of the Nintendo Switch and its latest announced port Cuphead. To top it off we recount our most annoying gaming experiences.

St. Patrick's Day brings an Irish Creme Ale from Wexford to the podcast as the boys celebrate the holiday with a discussion of Battlefield 5's Firestorm mode, what games we would like to see with a Horde mode, and Google's new Stadia Gaming Service. Topped off by controversies around Slipknot and MySpace, prepare to reach your deep memories of Top 8 Friends and home page music choices.

17 episodes in and neither the Brews nor News have stopped flowing. A Central California coffee flavored beer from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co fuels the discussion of a potentially expanding Battle Royale genre and Nintendo Virtual Reality titles we would like to see. In the world of music we discuss the future of Avenged Sevenfold and the counter-party being thrown by Randy Blythe in Virginia this week. Closed out with a discussion of which video game developers we would like to work with and another brew is checked off the list.

This week the guys try a collaboration beer created by two San Diego giants of craft brewing, Alesmith and Stone. With more rumors coming from the Xbox Microsoft camp, Nintendo’s announcement of Pokémon Sword and Shield,  a Slipknot tour and album release date, a new album from In Flames, and Bryce Harper finally signing with a team, this week is jam packed with everything we know and love. 

In Episode 15 the boys talk about Microsoft's plans for a next generation Xbox and bringing their game pass to the Nintendo Switch. In metal news, the future of Linkin Park and "the new Nickleback" take center stage as we sip on a Belgian Wit style beer from Refuge Brewery that starts with citrus and ends nice and smooth. To close it out, we each try and pick just one album and one game to enjoy for the rest of 2019.

On this weeks episode the boys discuss the most recent Nintendo Direct and what game mechanics they love and which they hope to never see again. In the Metalz world, we discuss Corey Taylor’s comments about the heavy-ness of the new Slipknot album, the latest in a series of metal vocalists to damage their voice, and whether we prefer a mixed bag of songs or an entire album through when seeing a band live. In Baseball news, Manny Machado finally picked a team and two of us have an opinion on that. All the while we sip on a super smooth IPA courtesy of Sixpoint Brewing.

A fruity Saison from Funkwerks is the beer of choice for this weeks episode as the guys discuss Respawn Entertainment’s surprise release of Apex Legends as well as the disrespect that the Grammy’s show for Rock and Metal as musical genres. Finally, Tracy and Anthony scratch their baseball itch and talk big name free agents. 

Jack is back for Episode 12 and although the news week was slow there is still plenty to discuss. Tracy makes the case for Resident Evil 2 as the standard bearer for video game remakes, Anthony's 13 year wait for a Tool album may soon be over, and Jack asks "What would be your perfect festival headliners?" Throw in an imported Double Amber ale from Grimbergen, and everyone's having a good time.

On this weeks episode, Tracy and Anthony spend some alone time drinking the Stone Enter Night Pilsner and talking about Metroid, Smash Bros, and the potential unionization of game developers. 

It's a COMEBACK EPISODE! We have been gone for a while but we are back at it with our tenth episode. This week we catch up on all the music and games that dropped while we were away. Ice Nine Kills, Slipknot, Super Smash Brothers and more star alongside a strong ale expertly crafted by Lagunitas Brewing Company. 

This week the guys start their foray into fall seasonal beers with Shipyard's Smashed Pumpkin Ale while discussing Spiderman Ps4 and the Call of Duty Battle Royale gamemode, Blackout. They also call out members of the International Olympic Committee for their lack of understanding games and talk about new music from Atreyu and the overall culture of ze Metalz.

The boys try their first sour, thanks to Funkworks. Their Raspberry Provincial Sour Ale highlighted discussions about the "faces" of game companies, our takes on bands making covers, and a aspect of cosmetic micro transactions. We also introduced our first take on a new segment, Beer or No Beer, where Tracy and Anthony have to guess which beer is real and which is made up. Please give us a listen and follow if you enjoy what you hear!

This week the guys talk about Gamescon and all the excitement that came with it. We add a little trivia and give our impression of the two new Atreyu singles. Big thanks to Pacific Plate Brewing Co. for the Mango IPA!

For our first ever bonus episode, its story time with Tracy! He tells us the story of his and Scotty's trip to see the Angels play the Padres in San Diego, and everything that took place "in extra innings". 

The Boys are back with a new music segment that we need your help naming! Throw in some more Fortnite discussion, Nintendo Direct details, and the Lost Coast Sharkinator White IPA, and we can call this a comeback!