Gamers Under The Stairs

Welcome to another episode of G.U.T.S. This week, Aaron is back and gets his word in on last episode, so there. Dr. Awesome finds it difficult to be as bad as he would like to be, Michael has been playing tablet games whilst on the road and the guys love their remakes, but discover that Space Invaders is just plain weird. This weeks Peeve is a bit of a grey area.  

The original duo of Dr. Awesome and Michael are all alone in the studio this episode to talk about all the games that made them laugh. Michael has almost retrieved what is rightfully his, and this is our second episode with PlayStation 4 experience. Is Dr. Awesome satisfied? We talk about You Don't Know Jack, Borderlands, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and more. This weeks Peeve: Michael was robbed of his date with Destiny.

This week on GUTS: Michael has an actual reason to talk about poo, and wants listeners to claim the free games that are rightfully theirs on XBox Live for Gold members. Dr. Awesome asks about the worthiness of Hitman Go, and smells a Mighty lawsuit and Aaron brings up the new gaming tablet from Nvidia. Find out which one of our gamers has joined the next generation, regular listeners can most likely guess. This week's Peeve is all up in your grill.

We had a slight summer break and now we have returned with our newest episode, recorded just after the E3 Expo. Michael updates us on his quest to retrieve his beloved Sega Genesis, the trio share their zero fucks moments and wild card hopes among the E3 announcements and this weeks Peeve: Canadian Loot Crate- Pay More, Get Less!

Michael Lothian and Dr. Awesome summon The Stevil Dead to discuss one of the most anticipated games of the year, Watch Dogs. The guys find it has fallen victim to the hype machine, as Dr. Awesome describes the unpolished experience that surrounds a clever gimmick, and Michael calls out the elminiation of an important promised feature. They bring up some video game movie news, Facebook VR may have Valve as a new competitor, the Wii U may have just been saved, and Michael embarks on a quest to find a lost artifact. This week's Double Peeve: Proving how cool you are in GTA V, and the idiocy of Microsoft math.

The GUTS guys decide to break the 500 meter restriction on the Convicted Cinephiles to join them for our first League crossover cast! The crew dig deep to find the gold in one of the hardest places to find it: Video games based off movies. Despite the majority of poop-smeared titles on the market, they manage to wade through to find the nuggets of healthy magic. We find out every Cinephile is a gamer and show the world their weiners. Matt manages to behave himself... this time. Michaela takes a live shit on the mic from the comfort of her own home. This week's Peeve: Spending REAL money to make fake money. For part two of our conversation, head over to Convicted Cinephiles!

Come on and join our three players as they traverse through another level of Gamers Under the Stairs. This week, Aaron is all about games that have not seen the light of mainstream-media; Michael discovers the word Alamogordo and gets stuck in a loop; and Dr. Awesome is ready for virtual reality. This week's Peeve: Not all updates are useful.

GUTS pops off with the news about XBONE dropping the ball and Google's flying robots; Dr. Awesome just wants to clarify something from a previous episode; and the gang wants to know what is the fairest way to price a game? Aaron realized his gaming library is a physical history of games on sale and Dr. Awesome promotes the idea of early access to alpha and beta game builds. This weeks relief is in the code. 

The guys start out by Poppin' off the top news stories from the last two weeks. Now that Titanfall is out for all systems, Dr. Awesome wants to know what the deal is with all the robots and Half-Man/Half-Machine games, and do we really need Facebook ON our faces? This weeks Peeve makes us feel lonely when all we want to do is break the law.

This week on Gamers Under the Stairs... Dr. Awesome can not believe the success of Octodad: Dadliest Catch and Michael is on his side, but Aaron is oddly defensive; the trio gets their hopes up for The Last Guardian; and a previously mentioned game has been dropped hard. This week's Peeve has been scaled back a bit.

Dr. Awesome, Michael and Aaron bring back Booked host, Jenosaur to discuss if Cortana is enough to lead us all to a Windows smart phone, why are all the large game companies dying, and does anyone need a Titanfall demo? These questions are answered in meandering detail on this episode of Gamers Under the Stairs. This week's Peeve: How big is that install file?

Michael and Aaron welcome Matty Dub to discuss point-and-click gaming. From Sierra to the LucasArts dynasty, the trio covers the rise and fall and rise again of this unique gaming style. This weeks peeve: Keep Calm & Last Gen on.

The always sunny Kerry Woodrow is back with the GUTS Trifecta to talk about 'Spec-Ops: The Line', 'Portal 2' and 'Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light'. This week's Peeve is a beacon of hope.

Michael and Aaron go over the sneakyness of the corporate side of gaming industry, the alleged Xbox One hidden advertisment video deal is discussed and they go over user submissions and e-mails. This weeks Peeve: Bad App-ples.

Dr. Awesome and Michael welcome new host Aaron to the show. This episode goes from wild Uno Friday nights, to a recommendation for Spec Ops: The Line that Michael and Steve decide to follow to a conflict of ideas over BioShock: Infinite. This week's Peeve goes to the new guy.

The last episode of Gamers Under the Stairs recorded in 2013. Dr. Awesome and Mr. Michael go over their favourite moments of 2013. The duo wonders what 2014 will bring, make some hi-def resolutions and vow to be more involved. This week's Peeve: Time Wasters

Recorded during the great console launch of 2013, Michael and Dr. Awesome talk this years list gift ideas and next-gen gaming. It's been a great year for gamers and there's lots to discuss. Jstebz barges in and derails the cast with her Peeve of the Week. Don't throw that timbit at me!

Dr. Awesome wanders back into the Mancave to join Michael, and guests Jen from Booked! and Mr. Kerry Woodrow to talk about Pokemon in a way they have never done before. We discuss the foolish invention that Nintendo has recently released as well as a most sensual game for the tablets that our fearless leader Mr. Stebbing showed us. This week's Peeve, someone made a trick on The Doctor.

Mr. Michael and Retro Rob welcome Daniel Chai to Gamers Under the Stairs to talk 8-bit and improv. Daniel is creator of successful new comedy show, Minus World Improv with The Fictionals. Check it out at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver every month! (This episode was recorded before their first show). To unlock this week's peeve, please purchase additional content. 

Dr. Awesome returns to the mic with Michael as they catch up on their last few months of gaming. Dr. A becomes more involved than expected with particular indie game, and finds it to be a great game when sick. They speak of the differences between Far Cry 3 and its spin-off Blood Dragon, and discuss the reviews of GTA V.

Michael Lothian brings Matty Dub back to GUTS, along with local nerd hero, Kerry Woodrow. Kerry explains how he avoided becoming a compulsive gambler, the guys wax nostalgic about what brought them into the gaming world and they tie up a few loose ends from our PAX 2013 episode. Just calm down is the bottom line of this week's Peeve.

Michael Lothian and Matty Dub welcome Eric Oka to his first podcast, to discuss their recent trip down to PAX 2013. Michael is disgusted by something Matty did on a Seattle street corner, the trio weighs the wins and fails of the convention, and Matty works out a great idea to make sure everyone gets a turn to play. Get out of the way for this week's peeve!  P.S. -> Money Juice

Dr. Awesome and Mr. Michael invite The League's Creative Producer JJ Webb to talk about his place in the video game world. The next-gen inevitably comes up as we discuss a certain backtracking corporation and what decides our future in purchasing games for which systems. Dr. Awesome switches things up with a new twist on our "Peeve of The Week". 

This week we are pumped to have Corey Rollins, the Community Manager for local game developer Klei Entertainment, join Dr. Awesome and Michael Lothian for Gamers Under the Stairs. Michael discovers why he sucked at Don't Starve, and Dr. A confesses his love for all things Klei, he even bought a game twice he loved it so much. We talk about Corey's former gig, founding ShogunGamer.com, and what it was like handing over the reigns of such a personal and effective project. This week's Peeve gets derailed by a turkey... LINKSKlei EntertainmentIncognita 

This week we're sans Dr. Awesome as Michael and guest host JJ Webb talk with Sam Sawyer about the Kickstarter and Beta Release of the two-stick shooter, DUBWARS. We learn how stressful a fundraising campaign can be, and get a look at the inner workings of the independent studio MURA Interactive. Beans and pasta may work if the base is not burnt, otherwise there is a strong ashy taste. Donate to their Kickstarter and 'like' their Facebook page. 

Pull out your gaming PCs and get ready for an interview with Daniel and Riley of The Anthymn, the fantasy adventure MMO that allows players of all kinds to create, share and wield music together to unite the land of Chora. These guys were great fun to talk to and their game concepts are "mind-blowing". Check out their website http://www.theanthymn.com and donate to their Kickstarter.  Also, check out this guy making bagpipes more metal than you can imagine.

Bring out your best rage quits for this slightly annoyed version of Gamers Under The Stairs. Michael Lothian and the Dr of Awesome are getting fired up about next-gen console gaming recorded pre-E3 conference. Kinect is useless now, but soon the XBoxOne it will need 24hr check-ins and will watch your every move like a jealous girlfriend, the PS4 share button may become useful and how heartbreaking will it be when we lose our 360 game library? This week's Peeve is a little glitchy. 

This week on Gamers Under The Stairs, we bring you a special unreleased episode from our vault. Dr. Awesome and Michael are joined by our DemiGod Rob and his R.O.B. to talk about gaming in ye olde timey days. What games got us addicted, what games lost us and the first collapse of the console industry. 

Dr. Awesome and Michael Lothian bring you a strong dose of video game madness this week, focusing on celebrity voice-overs in the games we love. From Nathan Fillion to Laura Prepon and all the weird ones inbetween. Not excluded, Bruce Willis' big bald head.

Casey White, Managing Editor of ShogunGamer.com joins Dr. Awesome and Michael in the Mancave to share his best and worst experiences in the video gaming industry. Michael alienates some listeners, Kutaku and Sega get some harsh criticism, and eventually the PS4 gets a little attention. 

Gamers Under the Stairs is back this week with guests Ricky and Geoff from International Space Pimps. Who are these Space Pimps we speak of? They are an ever growing group of PC gamers in the 604 and they tell us what they're all about. Ricky gives us a great Eve Online economy lesson and Dr. Awesome has finally found someone to play Freelancer with. Moving along to console gaming, the guys talk about the ups and downs of Far Cry 3. This week's peeve - Video Game violence is yet again blamed for someone else's bad behavior. 

This week Michael and Dr. Awesome are analyzing the Video Game Awards. They are dissapointed by the lack of new content, annoyed by Snoop Lion and Sam Jackson becomes this week's PEEVE OF THE WEEK. Bonus, Dr. Awesome learns the importance of considering your source. 

Back from hiatus, Dr. Awesome, Michael and their guest Aaron open with the buggy release of Black Ops 2 and if big title games are released unfinished or untested to meet deadlines. The Wii-U is the current and quietest console release and Michael only cares about the size of its power cord, Aaron thinks the handling is clumbsy and Dr. Awesome is not happy about the gigabyte hogging update. The guys touch quickly on 2 big released for 'Droid gaming and this week's PEEVE OF THE WEEK- Microsoft and the Xbox Dashboard. 

This week join Michael and Dr. Awesome as they recap on their recent trip to PAX PRIME 2012 in Seattle. Check out the pics on our facebook page!

 We were graciously invited to the beta opening of EXP Bar in Vancouver, and Dr. Awesome and Michael are joined by Jen Alaggia and Jimi Watkins, Bar Manager Supreme. We talk about the food, the drinks and the butt slaps shared by all. The gang moves into the topic of mobile gaming and thumbs down the Nintendo DS and surprisingly thumbs up the PS VITA. This week’s Peeve of the Week- Def Jam Icon… That is all.

Michael, Dr. Awesome and Jstebz discuss if they care about the Oculus Rift VR headsets or the Final Fantasy expansion. Dr. Awesome hates on Kanye, the crew talks the Ouya app-based gaming console, and this week’s Peeve of the week is pretty much… Sony.

Dr. Awesome, Michael and Jen from Booked! talk video game ratings and the ESRB. Is it the responsibility of the retailer or the parent to censor what games the younger crowd is playing? Jen gets biblical, Michael nostalgic and we learn the “Star Trek Rule”. Michael’s Peeve of the Week is all about the Vancouver studio situation. 

Dr. Awesome and Michael are joined by Steve and Marc-Andre to discuss Roger Ebert’s statement that Video Games can never be considered art. The crew questions Ebert’s relevance on the topic, and in general. Listen to the boys celebrate the artwork of their favorite games, and share a new peeve of the week: IGN’s Android App. 

The GUTS boys and their special guest Aaron talk the leaked information on the new Playstation 4 and Xbox 720 and have a hard time disguising their feeling of complete let-down.

Dr. Awesome, Michael Lothian and Marc-Andre talk the E3 whirlwind from last week- the exciting, the expected, and the complete let downs. Michael hits us with the Peeve of the Week, a matter that effects us all.

Get your gamer fix as Dr. Awesome, Michael and M-A talk Diablo 3.

Here it is, the first episode of our video game cast, hosted by Dr. Awesome and Michael Lothian. Join them for reviews, updates and the kind of entertaining banter that only these two gamers could provide.