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Welcome! I host a weekly gaming podcast that focuses on my history with video games, and the industry as a whole from past to future. Follow me on Twitter & Instagram at @ dansgameroom

Dan's Game Room


    • Jul 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 19 EPISODES


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    E3 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 68:52


    This week, Cody and I discuss E3 and whether or not it lived up to our expectations. Join us, won't you?

    Dragon Quest & JRPGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 69:12


    This week, Cody and I Discuss our love for Dragon Quest, along with what makes JRPGs/RPGs so addictive.

    Is 2020 Over Yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 54:44


    This week on Dan's Game Room, Meg and I discuss how we have been handling 2020, how COVID has changed our relationship with gaming, and some big life changes! No matter what 2021 has in store for us all, at least we can all pickup a controller and escape for a while. Join us, won't you?

    #15: PC Gaming, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 60:54


    This week, Klavine and I open the Pandora's box that is PC gaming! Since this is far too broad of a topic for one or even two episodes, I've decided to make this an ongoing series. Join us as we discuss our PC histories, why Origin sucks, and a few games that you won't want to miss if you have your first modern computer.

    #14: Dark Souls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 63:50


    *BONFIRE LIT* This week, Matt and I discuss what we have been playing recently, why high difficulty in games can be addicting, and Dark Souls! This brutal series has spawned several sequels and spin offs, and is often known for rewarding players that take the time to absorb every detail that this dank & decrepit world has to offer. 

    #13: We're Back!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 79:30


    Ladies and gentlemen... It has been a while! Join us this week as we discuss gaming news, what we've been playing, the future of cloud gaming, and more! If you've listened since the beginning, thank you for hanging with me on this journey! And if you're new... welcome to DGR, where nostalgia reigns supreme, and no topic in gaming is safe! Except for sports games. You can keep those. Stay tuned for more episodes!   Daniel

    #12: The Halo Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 90:53


    Grab an Overshield and join us as we discuss our memories with the Halo series, along with our favorite levels, weapons, and nuances of each game. 

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    #11: Sims & Animal Crossing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 55:24


    This week, I am joined by Megan, Maggie, and Theresa to discuss the Sims and Animal Crossing! 

    #10: Blizzard and World of Warcraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 98:55


    This week, in the depths of winter, I invite you to avoid the snowstorm outside as we discuss Blizzard Entertainment, the company behind Diablo, Starcraft, Overwatch, Warcraft, and much more! 

    #9: Hey! Listen! The Legend of Zelda Series Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 120:26


    This week, we finally do an overview of the Zelda series! This is long overdue, as it's easily one of my favorites of all time. Grab an Ocarina and join us on this journey through Hyrule!

    #8: The New Years Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 47:19


    Happy New Year!!! This week, we look back at gaming habits of 2018 that we would like to change, along with a look at our most anticipated games of 2019!

    Bonus Round #1: Cookie Clicker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 35:21


    Today we try something a little different here on Dan's Game Room. This side series, "Bonus Round", will be smaller segments on specific topics that wouldn't be a full show, but topics we are still passionate about. In the future, these might come out in addition to normal episodes, possibly on Wednesdays. No matter what, there will still be a show every Sunday! This week, Aaron and Matt join me to discuss Cookie Clicker, the best idle time game that you've never heard of! (Trust us on this one)

    #7: Smash Ultimate & Christmas Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 64:43


    This week, Aaron, Matt, & Tyee discuss our Smash Ultimate addictions, along with how the game feels/plays compared to past installments. Then, we discuss our gaming Christmas Traditions, along with any fond Christmas memories from our childhoods. Happy Holidays!!

    #6: Tony Hawk & Skate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 107:46


    This week, Matt and Spencer join me to discuss our histories with The Tony Hawk franchise (spoilers; started strong and then went to hell), along with a look at the Skate games and how they compare. 

    #5: Gotta Catch 'Em all! The Pokemon Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 134:41


    This week, Dan's Game Room is taken over by Pokémon! Join us as we discuss our Pokémon Pasts & Presents, along with some series lore and history.  "Are you ready? Your very own Pokémon legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with Pokémon awaits! Let's go!"

    #4: Collecting, Nintendo Switch, and Smash Ultimate Hype

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 82:32


    This week, Spencer and Nathan join me to discuss retro collecting, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, what we have been playing recently, and games that we are hyped for in 2019. 

    #3: Diablo 2 & The Diablo Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 75:37


    This week, Matt returns and we are joined by our friend Quinton to discuss one of our favorite games of all time, Diablo 2! We also cover our history with the deeper aspects of the game, and what we think of Diablo 3 and the new "game" in the series, Diablo Immortal. Thanks for listening!

    #2: Mini Consoles & Collecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 46:01


    This week, my friend JP and I discuss collecting, the small console trend, and some of our favorite gaming franchises.

    #1: Gaming History

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 121:32


    Welcome to Dan's Game Room! During the first episode, I invite my friends Keith, Matt, and Aaron over to discuss our gaming origins, along with what we are playing currently in our lives.

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