Gamer Heroes: A Video Game Podcast

Kill Screen Series host and founding member, Derreck Mayer, discusses why he has chosen to finally bring the Gamer Heroes podcast to an end after more than 3 12 years. The Gamer Heroes podcast, the Heroes Podcast Network’s second longest running series, premiered in January of 2017 and this marks its 122nd episode, of which,...

The Last of Us: Part II We’re back with a more intense and somber gaming topic, Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us: Part II. In this episode, Derreck is rejoined by Morgan and Zach, our guests from the BioShock Collection episode, to discuss Ellie, Joel, Abby, Clickers, Scars, and everything in between. In this spoiler...

This week, we travel to a galaxy far, far away with a special crossover episode! Derreck is joined by Kris & Ian, hosts of the Echo Station podcast, a Star Wars podcast series! Why? Well, it’s time to look at Star Wars: Battlefront II! When the game first released in 2017, it was full of...

It’s time to reload and keep an eye out for Nemesis as we travel to Raccoon City in this week’s episode! Derreck brings back his OG podcast co-host, Jon from Buster Props to break down the Resident Evil franchise, the different branches of games, the remakes, where to start for new players, and thoughts on...

We travel to the future this week with an in-depth discussion on the iconic Halo video game franchise from Xbox, Bungie, and 343 Industries! Caroline of Danvers Cosplay joins to discuss how we got into the Halo franchise, our thoughts on the existing games including miniseries Forward Unto Dawn, The Fall of Reach, and Nightfall,...

It’s a special bonus news update episode! This week, Derreck talks about the PS5 Reveal and the “Future of Gaming” Sony event as well as EA’s new Star Wars game, the return of Pokemon Snap, Microsoft killing Mixer, and more! We’ll be back next week for an in-depth discussion on the Halo franchise with a...

Country road, take me home to the burning ring of fire way down in Appalachia! It’s time for our Fallout 76 discussion! This week, two guests join me (Derreck) for an in-depth talk on the latest Bethesda Fallout game. We discuss the launch, bugs, new game modes, Wastelanders DLC, the 2020 Roadmap, and why we...

This short statement is being released on all active Heroes Podcast Network podcast feeds. This week, there will be no Screen Heroes podcast. Echo Station will also released delayed, on Friday, instead of Wednesday. We do this in hopes of supporting and honoring the Black Lives Matter movement and those protesting police brutality throughout the...

We take a trip to an island paradise with an in-depth discussion on the latest in the Animal Crossing franchise, New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch! Before I bring on this week’s guest, I talk about the return of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater! Plus, two games I’ve been playing recently, Lonely Mountains: Downhill for the...

There’s always a lighthouse, so why not start with one for our big revival? That’s exactly what we’re doing in our first full episode back! I (Derreck) bring on two guests, Morgan and Zach, to talk about The BioShock Collection! Before we dive into Rapture, I kick things off with what I’ve been playing recently...

Gamer Heroes returns with the arrival of a familiar host! Derreck, founder of the series, returns to bring Gamer Heroes back from the dead in a brand new bi-weekly format! Catch the details now and the first full episode on Tuesday, May 12th! Got questions to ask the host?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod)...

Kam and Thomas break down some big news for the Gamer Heroes podcast.  Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod) and we could talk about it on the show! Don’t forget to subscribe! We’re available on iTunes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google Play, or you can use our RSS Feed...

We’re back after a small break to hit you with what we’re playing and stuff we want to check out that flew under the radar!  We talk Pokemon, God of War, and Dark Cloud 2 among others! Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod) and we could talk about it...

This week we’ve got a check-in on how much Thomas is enjoying Apex Legends and is looking forward to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order!  Kam also talks about how Pokemon is cool for like, an hour.  Fair trade-off, right? Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod) and we could talk...

The Gamer Heroes crew kick back this week for more of a free-form show, discussing how we best like to experience games! Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod) and we could talk about it on the show! Don’t forget to subscribe! We’re available on iTunes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker,...

Hey!  Outer Worlds looks really cool!  This week, we talk about the legacy behind Fallout: New Vegas, as well as a VR check-in! Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod) and we could talk about it on the show! Don’t forget to subscribe! We’re available on iTunes Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

This week we’re chillin’ for a more casual show, with our continued thoughts on Destiny 2, as well as the total craziness happening with Fortnite’s “The End” event, and our hesistance on Google’s Stadia!  (Fun fact, we recorded this before everything got announced) Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod)...

This week we’re joined by our friend Joe Shelton and Kam opens the floodgates for Thomas to finally get his chance to talk about the new season of Apex Legends!  We also talk Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and… Rock Band 4? Big shout-out to our hero of the week for this week: Spruce...

This week the Gamer Heroes crew are joined by special guest Deveneux Hill to talk about our favorite games of 2019 so far! Big shout-out to our hero of the week for this week: My name is Byf! Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod) and we could talk about...

On today’s episode we’re joined by Carlos Gomez from EarthSlice Creative!  Go check him out on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/earthslicecreative/ This week the Gamer Heroes crew try and come to terms with how many quality games are releasing lately!  We’ve got thoughts on Untitled Goose Game, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Control, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and much more!...

Up on deck for today includes Thomas’ thoughts on Forager, Kam’s continued thoughts on Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Control, and we get into a discussion about how wonderful Celeste’s assist mode is and why games should be for everyone! Big shout-out to our hero of the week for this week: Clint “Halfcoordinated” Lexa! Got...

Video games!  We talk a whole lot about World of Warcraft Classic, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Control!  Oh yeah, and I guess there was a big Nintendo Direct this last week or something. Big shout-out to our hero of the week for this week: The twitter account “Can You Pet The Dog!“ Got questions...

We’re back for Episode 101!  We talk about the hype leading up to World of Warcraft Classic, the Solstice of Heroes event in Destiny 2, and what games we’re looking forward to over the next year or so! Gamescom 2019 and Nintendo Indie World announcements, too!  Shout-out to the urination mechanic in Death Stranding, I...

It’s Challenge Mode-o’clock!  This week we’re sharing our favorite games that we feel didn’t get enough love! (psst, also if you’re in the Kansas City area and want to connect with local gamers, join the LFG KC Facebook Group!) Feel free to give us some feedback by hitting up our socials!  Or even just forget...

We made it!  Sound the air horns! Episode 100 has arrived!  A big shout-out to each and every one of you for allowing us to continue bringing this show to you (mostly) weekly.  We literally couldn’t have done it without you. This week, we have a very special episode for you, featuring some very special...

Episode 99 is here!  We’re getting closer and closer to 100!  Up for discussion today includes some early impressions of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, as well as diving into whether or not we feel that review scores are even relevant anymore! Go check out your Hero of the Week: Matafe! Got questions to ask the...

Challenge Mode is here and this week we’re compiling the DEFINITIVE list of the Top 10 Best Fishing Minigames of ALL TIME.  Come hang out and see if your favorite made the list! (psst, also if you’re in the Kansas City area and want to connect with local gamers, join the LFG KC Facebook Group!)...

This week Thomas and Kam dive back into the old and familiar! We talk the Pokemon TCG, Hearthstone, Destiny 2, and get into some of our most formative and favorite gaming memories. Go check out your Hero of the Week: The J-Music Ensemble! Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on twitter (@GamerHeroesPod)...

We’ve got a special episode for you with returning old Gamer Heroes host, Derreck! Derreck is here is introduce an exciting interview between the Heroes Podcast Network’s resident tabletop expert and Daniel Fox, the man behind Zweihänder, a grim dark fantasy RPG from Grim & Perilous! We hope you enjoy this interview. If you’ve checked...

We got some HOT NEW GAME REVIEWS and a BRAND NEW SEGMENT this week y’all! Kam’s been checking out Red Faction Guerrilla ReMARStered and Lethal League Blaze on Switch and provides his thoughts!  Thomas has been playing…Minecraft?  We also talk the DeepMind AI bodying Starcraft II players and that Nintendo is releasing the 2DS of...

When Kam can’t think of a title, he defaults to a dumb joke that was said during an episode. This is one of those times. Sorry. This week, your heroes talk about Apex Legends season 2, Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled, Slay the Spire, and a few cool games that Kam got to check out...

Challenge Mode time!  This week, the OG crew is back to talk about some genuinely wild things people have made inside games! (psst, also if you’re in the Kansas City area and want to connect with local gamers, join the LFG KC Facebook Group!) Feel free to give us some feedback by hitting up our socials!  Or...

Thomas is back from vacation and boy have we played a lot of video games! Join us as we talk about the relentless and undying appeal of card games, the badass combat of God of War, the cool space magic of Destiny 2, and more! Got questions to ask the hosts?  Hit us up on...

Challenge Mode 6 is go!  This week, Kam is joined by his good friend Nathan Brandt (@TwoHeadedGiant, twitch.tv/TwoHeadedGiant) to talk about some of the most exciting, interesting, or genuinely awful moments throughout the history of E3. Also some day Kam will figure out a way to make it so his computer doesn’t default to the...

It’s time!  E3 2019 has come and gone, and you get the opportunity to have it summarized by three guys who didn’t attend! Come hang out for TWO HOURS while we talk about our favorite moments from the show! Links are below for the articles we used for our recap!  Go give ’em a click!...

Challenge Mode 5 is here!  We hope you’re having as much fun listening to these as we are recording them! This time around, Thomas gives us a profile on the composer Marty O’Donnell, and his life and work up to and during the Halo franchise.  There’s a lot of gushing about how cool the soundtracks are...

Thomas and Kam use their COOL NEW MICROPHONES to give their predictions that NOBODY ASKED FOR. We also spend WAY TOO LONG talking about Death Stranding’s 2019 release date, at least 100 new Celeste levels, Watch Dogs 3 getting leaked, and Cuphead coming to the Tesla???  So much is happening because E3 week CANNOT BE...

We’re back from an accidental hiatus for Challenge Mode Episode 4! This week, Kam shares his feelings on one of his favorite games of all time: Persona 4 Golden.  Specifically, what makes it and the res of the Persona series so cool and interesting, as well as how the themes and relationships in the game...

Apologies for the audio quality issues!  They’ll be fixed next week, we promise. 

This week! Kam falls in love with the legendary waifu bartending simulator VA-11 HALL-A and FINALLY commits to playing Stardew Valley!  Thomas talks about a cool game with a cooler name: Astro Bears Party, and gives Kam some welcome advice on proper digital farming.  Xbox talks how to not be terrible on the internet!  VICE...

EDITOR’S NOTE: We ran into some issues during that we didn’t catch until after everything was exported.  Occasionally, you may here brief sections of conversation where the audio drops out and unfortunately we couldn’t recover it.  The issue has been addressed for the future. So we likely won’t run into this again.  Thanks for your...

Welcome to episode three of Challenge Mode!  It’s the show where we revisit video games, the culture surrounding them, and the people who play and make them! This week we talk about gaming culturally and what different groups of people think about gaming! New episodes of Challenge Mode will go up every two weeks right...

SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is the fifth game in the SteamWorld universe starting back with 2010’s SteamWorld Tower Defense for the 3DS. Since then, we’ve seen two digging platformers in the form of SteamWorld Dig (2013) and SteamWorld Dig 2 (2017), as well as a turn-based RPG in SteamWorld Heist (2015). You can click on the hyperlinks to...

Knock Knock!  Who’s there?  VIDEO GAMES.  This week, we talk the new Enter the Gungeon and Hearthstone expansions, and more The Division 2!  Thomas is also overjoyed that he can now get rid of his terrible PSN name!  I guess some Star Wars happened too. Feel free to give us some feedback by hitting up...

Welcome to episode two of Challenge Mode!  It’s a series where we revisit video games, the culture surrounding them, and the people who play them!  Fun fact!  We recorded this before we had a name for the show!  We’re professionals! In this episode we discuss our personal feelings on effort vs. reward in gaming, and...

Kam from Gamer Heroes brings you  his review of OVERWHELM for the Nintendo Switch!  A full written version of the review can be found below: In the interest of full disclosure, a copy of this game was provided by popagenda on behalf of the developer for review purposes. The version played for review was on...

This week, we dive into Kam’s thoughts on OVERWHELM, the current discourse on accessibility vs. difficulty, and how we’d like to see Borderlands 3 adapt to fit more into the modern games atmosphere.  Also we still find a way to squeeze Apex Legends into there somewhere. Feel free to give us some feedback by hitting...

In his first review, Kam from Gamer Heroes brings you the audio version of his review for Devil May Cry V!  A full written version of the review can be found below: For some reason or another, I missed every other Devil May Cry game up to this point.  I had always heard that they’re incredibly...

This week’s episode is LIVE!  Kind of.  Check out our panel from Planet Comicon 2019 all about Creating a Positive Impact in Gaming!  We’re all exhausted from the convention this past weekend, so this will take the place of our regular episode this week.  We’ll be back next week with your latest in gaming news!...

Welcome to the first episode of Challenge Mode!  A new series where we revisit video games, the culture surrounding them, and the people who play them!  In this episode we don’t talk about video games. April Fools!  In our debut episode, we discuss our favorite April Fools pranks in gaming, as well as comment on...

Boy howdy did video games sure happen this week.  Join us as we work our way through easily one of the wildest weeks in gaming!  Google getting into gaming with some neat streaming tech?  Cuphead on Switch and an indie studio working on a Zelda game?  Sony doing their version of a Nintendo Direct?  WHAT...