Hosts Greg and Riley conduct deep-dive discussions on videogame franchises, as well as interview professionals around the videogame industry. Can we all get over the goddamn gamecube already? Season 4 Is out NOW!
Greg and Riley discuss the PS1-revival horror game, Crow Country. They debate the game's combat mechanics, its puzzle design, and its influence on the “Playstation 1 Revival” genre.
Greg and Riley Discuss the widely influential puzzle/platformer: Braid. They dissect every world, the metaphoric story, and the game's oddball creator, Jonathon Blow.
Greg and Riley discuss Greg's invitation and in-person experience at The Game Awards in December of 2024. Greg tells stories of his celebrity encounters, and the hosts also review the history and nomination process of the show.
Greg and Riley end their retrospective of the Remedy-Verse with 2010's Alan Wake. It's dull, it's boring, it's stupid... but it's surprisingly memorable? They discuss the game's troubled development cycle, its sloppy narrative, and they try to understand the game's enduring legacy.Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Greg and Riley's miserable journey through the Remedy-verse continues with Quantum Break. They discuss the game's laughable and unintentionally funny plot, failed television show tie-in, and how Quantum Break is a prime example of the 2010's game industry.Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Greg and Riley continue suffering through the Remedy-verse with a retrospective on one of their least favorite games ever: Control. Our hosts can't believe how much people like this game. What's wrong with you people?Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecubeMERCH COMING SOON
Greg and Riley begin their deep dive into the Remedy-verse and they are not happy about it. The hosts discuss the many shortcomings of Alan Wake 2, and their surprise at its critical acclaim.Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecubeMERCH COMING SOON
Greg had the pleasure of sitting down with Akuma Kira and Jarren Crist, the creators and composers of Lunacid. They talk about aspects of the game's design, as well as their musical backgrounds.
Greg had the privilege of interviewing Austin Wintory on the Main Stage of GDC2025 immediately following the annual concert. They discuss Austin's perspective on his career, as well as the behind-the-scenes of how the concert came together.
Riley and Greg discuss the long-awaited Hellblade 2. They breakdown the game's many shortcomings: Gameplay, story, and characters. There actually isn't much game here, at all. This episode hurts, man. Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Greg and Riley discuss the highly anticipated Silent Hill 2 remake. Did Bloober Team succeed? Does the remake surpass the original? Believe the hype, listeners. Because the remake is incredibly thoughtful - and we're here to tell you all about it. Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
We're backkkkk! Welcome to Goddamn Gamecube Season 6. We've missed you all! We're kicking it off with a deep dive of Lies of P. Is this the best non FromSoft souls-like? Are we real boys after all??Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Goddamn Gamecube RETURNS on February 28th! Here is a sneak peak at some upcoming Season 6 moments. We missed ya'll.Subscribe to us on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecubeFollow Goddamn Gamecube on Social:https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecubehttps://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Greg and Riley discuss Season 1 of Amazon's Fallout TV show. Videogame adaptations are notoriously bad - but did Fallout succeed? Warning: Episode contains full spoilers and story. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg and Riley review the long-awaited, hand-animated, narrative adventure: Harold Halibut. They discuss the game's technical achievements and also conduct an in-depth discussion of its story and characters. (Review copy was provided by the development team) Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg was graciously invited to cover the 2024 Game Developer's Conference. Today, he spent time with none other than Jordan Mechner: The creator of Prince of Persia. They discuss Jordan's recently released memoir, "Replay", as well as the creation of Sands of Time. The two also discuss Jordan's feelings on Assassin's Creed, and other Prince of Persia sequels. Link to Jordan Mechner's memoir: https://www.jordanmechner.com/en/books/replay/ Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Thank you so much for listening to our show. Season 5 has come to a close - and as promised, we're answering every fan question that ya'll submitted this season. Greg, Riley, and Nick shall return soon in Season 6. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg, Riley, and Intern Nick welcome special guest Josh La Croix to the show to discuss accessibility in videogames. The panel conducts a deep dive on the history of accessibility, provides examples of inclusion and exclusion, and Josh explains how he navigates videogames as a congenital amputee. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
In what may be the most painful episode of the season, Greg and Intern Nick suffer through a deep-dive of Final Fantasy XVI. They discuss the many shortcomings of the game as well as the deeply flawed narrative. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg, Riley, and Intern Nick conduct a deep dive on one of the Gamecube's most critically acclaimed games: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. Our hosts also discuss the downfall of the series' later entries. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg, Riley, and Intern Nick conduct a deep-dive discussion on one of the Nintendo 64's most highly regarded games: Paper Mario. Is it really the best game on the console? Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg, Riley, and Intern Nick conduct a detailed review of the Super Mario RPG remake and the historical significance of the original game. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg finally gets his redemption for Season 1. He and Riley conduct and in-depth discussion of the critically acclaimed indie-platformer, Celeste. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg and Riley conduct an in-depth discussion on the iconic indie-platformers Limbo, Inside, and the closely-related game, Somerville. Did these games create a genre? Did they create a trend? What is their long-standing impact on the indie landscape? Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg and Riley finish their Gears of War Retrospective with Gears of War 4 and 5. They discuss the good and bad of Gears of War 4 as well as how successful the open-world concept plays out in Gears 5. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg and Riley continue their retrospective of the Gears of War franchise with Gears 3 and Judgment. They discuss the good and (mostly) bad Gears 3, and how Judgment changed up the Gears of War formula. Have an extra dollar? Support our show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goddamn-gamecube/support
Greg and Riley conduct an in-depth review of Gears of War 1 and Gears of War 2. They discuss the series' massive impact on the Xbox360-era, as well as its long-lasting influence on the cover-shooter genre. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg and Riley conduct a longform discussion on the first Assassin's Creed entry: Its intriguing story, its terrible gameplay, and how it ended up as one of 2007's biggest disappointments. This was supposed to be a Next-Gen Prince of Persia game and you all should be very mad. We are. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg and Riley conduct a detailed discussion of the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Trilogy and how it became Assassin's Creed. Just in case you forgot: Assassin's Creed is a Prince of Persia spin-off - and we're here to set the record straight. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg and Intern Nick review the past decade of Rayman in popular culture. They discuss Rayman 4's cancellation, the Rabbids spinoffs, Rayman Origins & Legends, and Rayman's involvement in the new television show: Captain Laserhawk. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg, Riley, and Intern Nick review the original Rayman trilogy: Rayman 1, The Great Escape, and Hoodlum Havoc. They discuss the franchise' influence on the history of the platforming genre, and how Rayman compares to other adventure/platformers of the time. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg and Riley do a deep dive into The Darkness franchise. How did this mostly-forgotten FPS fit in to the golden era of Xbox360 games? And how come everyone forgot it existed? Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg and Riley dissect the curious case of Dead Rising. Once a technical marvel, and now a maligned Capcom afterthought. We're all sick of zombies - but how did this game affect the industry landscape in 2006? Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
"Guys from a thousand years ago?" Greg and Intern Nick dissect the latest entry in the Fire Emblem franchise. How does Engage compare to Three Houses? Where is the franchise going? And why is the theme song so bad? Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg, Riley, and John conduct a critical and comprehensive review of The Last of Us 2. It's notorious. It's divisive - and we're breaking it all down. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg, Riley, and John discuss the enduring impact of The Last of Us. This discussion includes a complete deep-dive of the 2013 game, as well as an analysis of the HBO television adaptation. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Greg, Riley, and special guest panelist Ken Klippenstein (Of The Intercept), conduct a deep dive discussion of the gamecube-exclusive lovecraftian horror, Eternal Darkness. How's your insanity meter today? Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube Follow Ken Klippenstein: https://twitter.com/kenklippenstein MERCH COMING SOON
Greg and Riley conduct a deep dive discussion on the horror series, Condemned. It's clunky, it's brutal, and there's nothing quite like it. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Spooky Month Round 2. Greg and Riley discuss the fast-paced, time-bending, paranormal FPS: FEAR. Is it the last "Half-Life" influenced shooter of its time? "It's just dudes fightin' dudes". Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Happy Spooky Month! Greg and Riley are kicking off October with a deep-dive discussion on the fan favorite indie-horror series: Little Nightmares. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
The Resident Evil 4 Remake has finally released. Greg, Riley, and Nick the Intern discuss the positives and negatives of the remake - and how difficult it is to remake one of the most acclaimed games ever made. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Welcome back, ya'll! Season 5 Launches September 29th. We're covering a wide variety of games this season and we've got some incredible special guests. We hope you enjoy this sneak peek! Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube MERCH COMING SOON
Season 4 has come to a close. Thank you so, so much to everyone who listens to our show. You have our sincerest gratitude. To celebrate, we asked you for your questions: And we answered them all! (If you did not submit your question in time, please do so next season.) Season 5 launches in late Spring. MERCHANDISE IS COMING!! Keep an eye out on our social media. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Greg and Riley conduct a deep-dive review of the complex and bizarre Death Stranding. They discuss the unique multiplayer, the complicated story, and the successes and failures of the A-list celebrity cast. Did Hideo Kojima create a new genre of videogame? Or is this just a really weird action game? Tune in. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Today, we've got another indie game double-feature: Greg and Riley discuss Stray, as well as the popular game-jam darling: Donut County. Is there more to these adorable animal games than meets the eye? What if we told you that Stray is actually a HORROR game? Tune in... Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Tonight on the show we've got an indie game double-feature: Greg, Riley, and Intern Nick discuss the visually stunning Genesis Noir, and the horrifyingly beautiful White Shadows. They discuss the scientific, existential allegory behind Genesis Noir, and the societal-political underpinnings of White Shadows. Both of these games look incredible - but how successfully did they execute their vision? Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Hosts Greg and Riley conduct an autopsy on what went wrong with Horizon: Forbidden West. Our hosts analyze the terrible narrative direction, the poor audio production, the generic and chore-like open-world structure, as well as the broken combat systems. Is this the worst game that came out in 2022? In our opinion - Absolutely. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Today, Greg and Riley do a deep dive into the Playstation exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn. They discuss the many failures of the narrative direction, the generic open-world structure, and also the redeemable aspects of the combat and creature design. Are you sure this game needed a sequel? Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Greg and Riley break-down the latest Playstation exclusive Spider-Man entries. Did these games build upon the Batman Arkham formula? Did these games do enough for new and old Spider-Man fans alike? Will Greg finally learn something about Superheroes? Tune in. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Greg, Riley, and Intern Nick review one of 2022's biggest releases: God of War Ragnarok. They discuss the successes and failures of the narrative, the deep gameplay systems, and how this release compares to 2018's God of War. Is God of War Ragnarok the best game of 2022? (Spoiler: Absolutely not). Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
Hosts Greg and Riley conduct a deep dive review of the Batman Arkham franchise. They discuss the series' long term influence on the Superhero genre, as well as its creation of "free-flow" action combat. (Note: This episode was recorded before the passing of Batman voice actor, Kevin Conroy.) Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goddamngamecube Follow Goddamn Gamecube on Social: https://twitter.com/GoddamnGamecube https://www.instagram.com/goddamngamecube
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