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In this episode, Jacob gives in to the siren song of HBO, Eric shuffles off his mortal coil with Mortal Shell, and Jeff really really really likes Ghost of Tsushima, you guys. Like, a LOT. Plus: Jacob declares war on The Secret Cabal podcast, Jeff throws major shade, and Eric role-plays a brothel for Mistborn. The board game Root, Lovecraft Country, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and The Dragon Prince: all this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!Geekundspiel is a part of the Peach Geeks Network. This episode includes Jacob Gallay, Jeff McKenney, and Eric Bauser. Editing by Jacob Gallay. Come join the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/gcM395KMusic:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
Today’s podcast episode is special, because it is not my own! This is an episode of the BedtimeGamers podcast, hosted by Shawn and Emily (who posted Animal Crossing tips in our last post). However, I am included as a guest and wanted to share all of our thoughts on this game that’s been keeping us sane during these troubling times. Enjoy!In this special episode, Emily and Shawn sit down with some friends, Jacob and Caitlin, to talk all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They discuss their prior experience to the series, how their expectations stacked up against actual gameplay, the controversial time travel debate, and what's on their wish list for the game in future updates.Intro - Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US]
In this episode, Jacob talks about his misadventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World, Jeff gets withdrawals discussing his new gaming addiction Dicey Dungeons, and Eric wants to know how anyone can watch the new Fast & Furious trailer when you can’t see John Cena? Plus: the squad gets vaguely political, Jeff drops major shade, and we get it Dom, it’s all about family. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!Music:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, the Geekundsquad tosses a coin to their witcher and talks Netflix’s biggest new hit. Jacob gets heroic with Marvel Champions, Jeff sees a Star Wars, and Eric sets fire to Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Plus: Jacob gets schooled by escape room board games, Jeff dares to utter the name of an elder god, and Eric really did not like the new Fire Emblem, you guys. Like, really. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! CORRECTION: Jacob keeps calling it “Sushi Dice” but the game is actually called “Sushi Roll.” WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!The Witcher (TV show) - 01:25Marvel Champions: The Card Game (board game) - 20:06Fire Emblem: Three Houses (video game) - 30:25Cthulhu: Death May Die (board game) - 42:30Wingspan and Tiny Towns (board games) - 48:47Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (film) - 53:51Sushi Roll (board game) - 55:37Exit: The Game: Dead Man on the Orient Express and The Mysterious Museum (board games) - 58:35Dungeons & Dragons: Acquisitions Incorporated (tabletop RPG) - 1:02:38Music:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, Jacob splits the podcast by discussing Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker with Eric and then kicking him off to talk PAX Unplugged 2019 with Jeff. Spoilers abound, so careful listening! All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (film) - 00:20PAX Unplugged 2019 - Philadelphia, PA (convention) -30:15 Extra Life may be over, but we’re accepting donations until the end of the year! Help us hit $5,000! Donate to team Geekundspiel today! Music: "Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, Jacob takes control with Control, Eric gives promotions to everyone in Jedi: Fallen Order, and Jeff burgle-burgle-burgles his way through the new Clank Legacy game. Plus: Jeff tries to talk Knives Out but Jacob keeps bringing up Star Wars, Eric gets nostalgic with Halo and Zelda, and Jacob gets uncomfortably upset at a movie made for children. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!Control (video game) - 02:54Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (video game) -17:28Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated (board game) - 29:47Halo on PC (video game) - 36:26Terror Below (board game) - 38:21The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Redux (video game) - 44:23Knives Out (film) - 46:38Frozen 2 (film) - 51:53Trailers & Videos Referenced in today’s episode:Control gameplay trailer: https://youtu.be/F74LLDhAhhIControl “My Dark Disquiet” by Poets of the Fall: https://youtu.be/aMT5Tuw0yZkControl “The Threshold Kids”: https://youtu.be/tFbnoRnEnngJedi: Fallen Order trailer: https://youtu.be/0GLbwkfhYZkEric’s 2017 article on Breath of the Wild: https://geekundspiel.com/home/2017/3/14/zelda-breath-of-the-wildKnives Out trailer: https://youtu.be/qGqiHJTsRkQExtra Life may be over, but we’re accepting donations until the end of the year! Help us hit $5,000! Donate to team Geekundspiel today!Music:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, the Geekundsquad come together to geek out about The Mandalorian! Plus: Eric and Jeff want to be the very best (like no one ever was) in Pokemon Sword & Shield, Eric pours out a Monster Energy Drink for Death Stranding, and Jacob sleuths out the film Knives Out. Cats go on quests, concert goers get on Jacob’s nerves, and every time Jeff tries to stop slaying spires it just PULLS HIM BACK IN. But don’t get angry: Hattrem wouldn’t like you when you’re angry. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!The Avett Brothers Concert - 00:42Pokemon Sword & Shield - 06:15Death Stranding - 21:00Slay the Spire - 30:18Knives Out - 34:14The Mandalorian and Disney+ - 39:00Cat Quest - 50:03Knives Out trailer: https://youtu.be/qGqiHJTsRkQExtra Life may be over, but we’re accepting donations until the end of the year! Help us hit $5,000! Donate to team Geekundspiel today!Music: "Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
Jacob, Jeff, & Eric are joined by Emily of the BedtimeGamers podcast to recap their successful Extra Life Game Day! Together they almost raised $5,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by playing games for 24 hours straight. The squad discusses games they played, what worked, what didn’t work, and why the theme of the year turned out to be “birds.”Extra Life’s game day is over, but you can still donate until the end of the year! Donate to team Geekundspiel today!Music:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, Jacob, Jeff, & Eric talk about their top 5 favorite spooky-time seasonally appropriate games, both board and video! Plus, Jeff’s new kitten interrupts the recording multiple times, Eric gives a very brief review of the new Alter Bridge album, and Jacob wants all the promos. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SOME GAMES“We have no standards, so you don’t have to hold us to any!”Extra Life is approaching! Donate to team Geekundspiel today!Music:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, Jacob discusses Metal Goose Solid, aka Untitled Goose Game, and Eric talks about upcoming video games that he’s excited about. Also, Jacob wusses out of rewatching IT, Eric’s cat is a sneaky jerk, and the pair have an opinion on PC gaming exclusivity: all this and more here at Geekundspiel!Extra Life is approaching! Donate to team Geekundspiel today!Untitled Goose Game (and PC gaming exclusivity) - 04:18Death Stranding - 11:44Celeste (also, Quiplash & Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice) - 17:59The Last of Us 2 - 25:05Slay the Spire - 29:46Code Vein - 32:23The Sinking City (revisited) - 33:43Trailer for Untitled Goose Game can be found here.IGN’s review article with alternate titles can be found here.Music:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, Jacob, Jeff, and Eric take you on a whirlwind ride through such fantasy lands as Hyrule, Eldraine, Eureka, and… Detroit? The trio discuss the upcoming Magic: The Gathering expansion “Throne of Eldraine,” Eric’s retrospective on The Legend of Zelda leads to some video game nostalgia, Jeff re-watches the Syfy classic Eureka, and Jacob dreams of electric sheep in Detroit: Become Human. Also, Eric plans to meet his heroes, Jeff slays some spires, and Jacob boasts about Snap streaks. All this and more, here on Geekundspiel!Extra Life is approaching! Donate to team Geekundspiel today!The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Video Game Nostalgia - 08:27Eureka - 27:00Detroit: Become Human - 35:52Magic: the Gathering - Throne of Eldraine - 44:22Slay the Spire - 57:49Alter Bridge (at Myrtle Beach) - 1:02:00Music: "Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
Eric joins Jacob and Jeff for the first time ever as they come together to discuss The Fast and the Furious franchise, IT Chapter 2, and a bunch of video games! Plus: Eric is DK, Jacob feels the Love(craft), and Jeff beats us all in a children’s card game. All this and more here at Geekundspiel!Extra Life is approaching! Donate to team Geekundspiel today!Extra Life plug! - 01:42The Fast & The Furious franchise - 03:14IT Chapter 2 - 17:50Magic: the Gathering Arena - Brawl - 26:36Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers - 36:29The Sinking City - 47:55Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution - 58:28Music:"Welcome!" by RoccoWFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY SA
In this episode, Jacob and Jeff talk about the movies they’ve seen this summer. Jacob expresses his horror at a real-life kickboxing match and Jeff warns us about the Disney mega-corporation. All this and more here at Geekundspiel!
In this episode, Jacob and Jeff discuss Jeff's Guilds of Ravnica D&D session, Disney's Villainous, and get excited for PAX Unplugged! All this and more on Geekundspiel!
In this episode, the team discuss a ton of games, including the newest hit, Rising Sun! Jeff reveals the dangers of slicing apples, Emily sneaks into Jacob's luggage, Jacob googles the wrong Celeste, and Shawn climbs a mountain. All this and more here on Geekundspiel!
In this episode, Jacob, Jeff, and Emily list their Top 10 board games played for the first time in 2017! Also, Jacob offers up some corrections, Emily throws shade at Game of Thrones posers, and Jeff is trying his hardest to get us sued for copyright infringement from a more reputable board game podcast. Also: NASCAR Monopoly, avocado toast, Jeff-Con, and more here on Geekundspiel!
In this episode, Jacob and Jeff discuss martial arts, gaming, and the new Legendary DXP app. Jacob talks about a board game cafe and pinball museum in Asheville, North Carolina, and Jeff talks about three anime series he recently finished. Includes diatribes on microtransactions and more, here on Geekundspiel!
In this episode, the team talks about what games they've played recently, discuss the Nintendo Labo, and suggest board games to introduce to non-gamers. Plus: Jacob gets haunted in Asheville, Emily has a little too much fun as a contracted killer, Shawn imagines a cardboard Voltron, and Jeff gets kicked off the podcast.
In this episode, Jeff talks about his new podcast "Half-Elf Privilege" and Jacob plans some of his own D&D adventures.
In this episode, Jeff, Lloyd, Andrew, and Mike discuss what they’ve done recently. Mike wants to be a Detective Turtle. And they discuss their first impressions of the new source book, Xanathar’s Guide to Everything.
Welcome to Half Elf Privilege, a podcast about Dungeons & Dragons, and the stories (good and bad) it creates. In our inaugural episode Lloyd, Andrew and Jeff talk about how they got started in role playing, as well as some tips for people looking to dip their toe into this wonderfully weird game.
In this episode, Jacob considers embezzlement, Emily cooks up a video game feast, Shawn lets the dog outside, and Jeff becomes a world-class murder hobo. Plus: Jeff discusses table top games (and actual table tops) and Jacob warns of the perils of virtual reality. Also, a quick list of titles to get you into the Halloween spirit, Shawn's list of upcoming October video game releases, and Jacob subjects Emily and Shawn to Tommy Wiseau's The Room.
In this episode, Emily spies some Kickstarter board games, Jacob goes for the booty at the Ixalan pre-release, and Shawn is preparing his haptic OASIS rig for the VR revolution. Plus, which system would you recommend for someone looking to get a home console, and why is it the PS4? Plus, a rant on Nintendo's inability to give its fans what they want.
In this episode, Jacob, Jeff, and Emily discuss games played and finally finish talking about Dice Tower Con with a discussion on the Smash Up Tournament and megagame "Future Tense."
The team discusses their most anticipated GenCon releases, and Shawn discusses his time with PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
In this episode, we test out two terrible slogans, Jeff's electricity goes out, and we complete our discussion on games played at Dice Tower Con 2017.
Jacob, Jeff, and Emily discuss games they played at Dice Tower Con 2017.