GameZilla Alpha

This week we go into detail on the September 13th 2018 Nintendo Direct. Our concerns and excitement for everything Nintendo. All this and more on GameZilla Alpha 70.

This week Grimlock tells us whats its like to live for a day in his shoes. How gaming and the people he surrounds himself with help him along the way. All of this and more on GameZilla Alpha episode 69.

Why is everything new or re-worked in a video game so overpowered? This week we express our frustrations about new things in gaming being so unfair. We give a lot of examples of this theory. Even thinking like the developer, not the gamer, to find out the reasons for things like this to happen. All of this and Riot seems to be tracking how many times JazzE passes gas while playing League of Legends on GameZilla Alpha ep068.

This week we go over everything that could be Xbox All Access. From what it is, to how excited we are for it. This very well could be a big step for the gaming community. All this and more on episode 67 of GameZilla Alpha.

This week we talk all about No Man Sky! From the initial state of the game all the way to why we are so addicted to it now. Find out what makes this game the greatest comeback of all time. All of this and so much more on GameZilla Alpha ep066.

This week we came across an article about the problems with sexism at Riot games. As we followed the trail of bread crumbs to other articles about this very same issue we could no longer hold our opinions back. Sexism is a problem in the gaming industry and we tell you why on ep065 of GameZilla Alpha.

This week we talk about how parents are now paying tutors to teach their kids how to be better at video games.

Riot sent out a tweet earlier this week teasing that they might be making a League of Legends based MMO. JazzE and Grimlock go bonkers!

We are live from the Michigan Science Center for After Dark Vintage Video Games. Grimlock and Jazze are joined by Deadite and discuss physical gaming objects that are absolutely terrible.

We have a very special / spooky guest in the studio this week. With his back round in film we had to sit down and talk about the three best and worst video game movies of all time.

You guessed it... This week we talk about how overpowered abilities or weapons ruin the fun of video games. Especially shotguns!

This week we discuss our feelings on the amount of Video Games that are flooding the market and what effect that has on the gamer.

The dust has settled and the show floor is winding down. E3 2018 is nearing its end and we here at GameZilla are giving you the scoop. From best in show to what was a giant flop. We rate and review everything this years E3 had to offer.

This week we have a round table discussion about the announcements of Pokemon. We give our thoughts about the pros and cons to each game and if we are going to play them.

This week we walk that grey line between a person's rights and the value a game has to offer. Does making a video game that sends the wrong message cross the line of right and wrong or are developers able to exercise their rights to creative freedom?

The Battle Royale bubble is growing and growing. Weekly updates, famous streamers, cool game modes and professional tournaments are keeping this game genre at the top of all the gaming charts. More people are playing and viewing these games then any other game out right now. Will the clones and mini game battle royale's that everyone plans to add to their game kill the genre? Grimlock and JazzE give you some insight on what Battle Royale has to do in order to stay alive and healthy.

This week we sat down with Mike Keogh, co-owner and designer, at Breakfall Games. We talk the origin of the company and the impact they are making on the indie scene. Then we talk about two of Breakfall's major games, Starwhal a game about space narwhals that are trying to knock each other out and Pizza Titan Ultra a game about a giant robot that delivers pizzas.

Grimlock and Deadite hangout with Malik from Spearhead Games and talk about their upcoming game Omensight. Malik explains how a smaller indie group has more flexibility and freedom when it comes to game design. We covered a lot when it comes to Omensight like art design, story telling , mechanics and more on this episode of GameZilla Alpha. 

Grimlock and Deadite cover the top 25 of PS4 so far. Using IGN's 2018 and 2017 lists they cover what has changed in the past year and if they agree with the games that were chosen. 

This week we rip apart the presentation of the short lived website, Bully Hunters, but also inspire gamers to be better gamers.

This week we discuss the biggest controversy to hit the city of Boston since the Tea Party...... the Teabag Controversy.

This week 8bitSteve was able to sit down with voice actor Sean Chiplock. He not only learns the story of Sean's journey but also how to be a good person along the way.... oh and some really cool voices :)

This week we bring you an interview with the creators of 1upX eSports. You do not want to miss out on this episode as these two gentleman have created the perfect event for Gaming Entertainment. 

This week we are able to sit down and talk to a veteran in the video game shop scene..... The owner of Destiny Games!

On this episode of GameZilla Alpha we travel out to Go Comedy in Ferndale Michigan to watch a on act comedy all about Non Player Characters of NPCs. After the show we sit down with the creators of the show and being you a behind the scenes interview of a fantastic video game comedy act. 

The second season has come to an end and you have had little time to prepare because season 3 is Live. We go over all the changes and things you need to know for Fortnite Season 3.

Grab your favorite drink and take a seat as we take you on a ride that is Nintendo Online. We start at the beginning and tell you everything we know about the service. Then we finish it off will a nice message of what we want to see from Nintendo online right before we tuck you in.

This week we explain everything you need to know about fanboys. From what they are, to some examples we have personally come across, to what we believe could make them the way they are. Then we give a bit of advice.

What the hell is a battle royale? This episode will give you everything you could possible need to know about this type of game. From what is, all the way to what games we would like have this game mode added.

This week is all about Xbox and the rebirth of the Xbox game pass. New updates to this system might just be the future of gaming itself.

The world of video games has turned into strings and cardboard! We tell you all about the hottest news of Nintendo Labo. Diving into the good and bad aspects and what they mean to the gaming industry.

This week we dive into the expectations we have for the big three console companies going into 2018. What Nintendo, Playstation and Xbox need to do and not do in order to be successful this year in gaming.

This week 8 Bit Steve has raided the studio once again to bring you another interview. We sit down with BaBomb1337 and talk about the world of streaming and why he has chosen to use Facebook as his platform of choice.

This week Grim and JazzE cover the Video Game Awards live. Listen in or watch on twitch.tv/gamezillapodcast to hear our opinions on the award winners and world premier trailers.

This week we get to sit down with Andy, the lead developer at Mega Cat Studios, and talk about developing new video games with a nostalgic feel.

IGN has put of their list of the top 25 games for the Nintendo Switch so far... What do Grimlock and JazzE think?

This week we gonna give it to ya! That's right we have had our hands on the new Xbox1X system for a few weeks and we are tell you all about our experiences!

This week we have a very important guest, 8 Bit Steve, a local speed runner that holds 5 world records! What can be better then that? oh wait.... he is bringing a interview along of a famous YouTuber.... Cornshaq!

This we is all about renting video games! We discuss Gamestop's new Power Pass and what you as a renter need to know and what Gamestop needs to do in order to make it a success.

If you thought that you were only going to pay the base price for your next video game well think again. Micro-transactions have taken the gaming industry by storm and we dissect the recent patent that was granted to Activision surrounding this topic.

This week we dive deep into the franchising of the North American LCS in 2018. From what you can expect with the changes in the LCS and the teams that have had their applications approved to the few that are a surprise to have been declined.

What makes a gaming raid good? Grimlock and JazzE share their thoughts on the current raiding addiction. Along the way they determine the pros that make a good raid and the cons that make a bad raid.

This week Grimlock and JazzE talk about the entitled gamer. That person that feels that just because they spend the money to purchase a game they should have access to everything the game has to offer without the challenge of completing the game the way it was intended.

What happens when you just cant put it down? Grimlock and JazzE give you an in depth look at their true feelings towards Bungie's Destiny 2. Then with a weird twist discover the underlying concern of video game addiction and the risks of a future the gaming industry may be in for.

This week we talk all about League of Legends worlds 2017. The draw stage has completed and we break down the whole tournament. From what worlds is, to how it works and our predictions to outcomes and champion selection.

This week Grimlock and JazzE dive into their first impressions of Destiny 2. The changes from Destiny to Destiny 2 that we like along with a few weird decisions by Bungie that have us wondering what were they thinking.

Grimlock and JazzE are going to the NA LCS championship. We explain what the NA LCS is along with who is playing, what our predictions are, the atmosphere we expect and rap it all up with a little bow of the future of eSports!

Youtube hates FPS gamers! That is right we said it. Grimlock and JazzE cover the recent uprising of demonetization on Youtube gaming videos and the effect on their creators.

This week Grimlock and JazzE dive into the truths behind pricing in the video gaming industry. What is the correct price for the game you are going to release? The reasons behind why is is important as gamers we need to support our industry and vise versa the industry needs to take care of us.

Things get hot.... super heated, as Grimlock and JazzE are fed up with Nintendo. They have created what can be the only possible reasoning behind Nintendo's decisions in the past... Nintendo lives in their own universe. So take a seat and enjoy the ride as we take you on the trip of your life into the Nintendo Universe.

Grimlock and JazzE have the rest of GameZilla with them live at the Michigan Science Center for After Dark Vintage Video Games. We discuss the pros and cons of both the Splatoon 2 and Destiny 2 Betas.