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Join us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard. Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holiday season. From indie gems to AAA blockbusters, here's everything you need to know: Slay the Spire 2, Helldivers 2, Metaphor, and so much more. Don't miss out!00:00 Welcome to the Grown Up Gaming Podcast 202500:36 Introducing the Gang01:13 Movie Marathons and Mob Films02:27 Episode Overview and Game Awards02:56 Sock Beer Tradition and Dragon Age Review04:11 Games at a Glance: Steam Sales and Backlogs06:48 The Witcher 3 and Gaming Strategies10:23 Indie Love: Mini Shoot Adventures14:36 Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive22:38 Dead Island 2 and Other Games34:57 Introduction to Infinity Nikki35:55 Gameplay Mechanics and Features37:12 Daily Activities and Customization42:03 Gacha Game Explanation49:11 Dragon Age Veilguard Review50:20 Controversies and Criticisms55:11 Gameplay and Mechanics Analysis01:16:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:18:01 The Disappointment of Dragon Age01:18:31 Objective and Angry Gamer Scores01:19:46 Mixed Feelings on Gameplay01:20:46 Character Development in RPGs01:21:52 Metacritic Scores and Wokeness01:24:52 Expectations vs Reality01:25:30 Final Thoughts on Dragon Age01:26:53 2024 Game Awards Introduction01:28:37 Most Anticipated Games01:30:34 Best Multiplayer Game01:31:30 Best Adaptation and Other Categories01:34:42 Best RPG and Action Adventure01:38:21 Best Action and Mobile Games01:40:41 Best Indie and Ongoing Games01:43:00 Innovation and Accessibility01:44:29 Best Audio and Music01:46:37 Best Art Direction and Narrative01:48:14 Best Game Direction01:49:57 Game of the Year 202401:52:32 Astro Bot: A Joyful Experience01:54:03 Game of the Year Debate01:57:17 Final Fantasy 7 and Replayability02:00:57 Top 5 Game Announcements02:02:34 Slay the Spire 2 and Indie Games02:04:05 Dying Light and Zombie Games02:09:38 Anticipation for Borderlands 402:16:14 Naughty Dog's New Game: Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet02:21:10 Witcher 4: Medieval Fantasy Returns02:25:02 Ninja Gaiden Metroidvania and Honorable Mentions02:27:14 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Game Awards 2024 Breakdown & Dragon Age Veilguard Review | Grown Up Gaming PodcastJoin us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard. Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holiday season. From indie gems to AAA blockbusters, here's everything you need to know: Slay the Spire 2, Helldivers 2, Metaphor, and so much more. Don't miss out!00:00 Welcome to the Grown Up Gaming Podcast 202500:36 Introducing the Gang01:13 Movie Marathons and Mob Films02:27 Episode Overview and Game Awards02:56 Sock Beer Tradition and Dragon Age Review04:11 Games at a Glance: Steam Sales and Backlogs06:48 The Witcher 3 and Gaming Strategies10:23 Indie Love: Mini Shoot Adventures14:36 Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive22:38 Dead Island 2 and Other Games34:57 Introduction to Infinity Nikki35:55 Gameplay Mechanics and Features37:12 Daily Activities and Customization42:03 Gacha Game Explanation49:11 Dragon Age Veilguard Review50:20 Controversies and Criticisms55:11 Gameplay and Mechanics Analysis01:16:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:18:01 The Disappointment of Dragon Age01:18:31 Objective and Angry Gamer Scores01:19:46 Mixed Feelings on Gameplay01:20:46 Character Development in RPGs01:21:52 Metacritic Scores and Wokeness01:24:52 Expectations vs Reality01:25:30 Final Thoughts on Dragon Age01:26:53 2024 Game Awards Introduction01:28:37 Most Anticipated Games01:30:34 Best Multiplayer Game01:31:30 Best Adaptation and Other Categories01:34:42 Best RPG and Action Adventure01:38:21 Best Action and Mobile Games01:40:41 Best Indie and Ongoing Games01:43:00 Innovation and Accessibility01:44:29 Best Audio and Music01:46:37 Best Art Direction and Narrative01:48:14 Best Game Direction01:49:57 Game of the Year 202401:52:32 Astro Bot: A Joyful Experience01:54:03 Game of the Year Debate01:57:17 Final Fantasy 7 and Replayability02:00:57 Top 5 Game Announcements02:02:34 Slay the Spire 2 and Indie Games02:04:05 Dying Light and Zombie Games02:09:38 Anticipation for Borderlands 402:16:14 Naughty Dog's New Game: Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet02:21:10 Witcher 4: Medieval Fantasy Returns02:25:02 Ninja Gaiden Metroidvania and Honorable Mentions02:27:14 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

00:00 Intro 04:30 Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth 15:53 Diablo 4 31:26 Palworld 42:26 Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 56:28 The Plucky Squire 1:04:32 Crypt Custodian 1:08:21 Magic The Gathering 1:24:28 Lords of the Fallen 1:37:39 Assassins Creed 2 1:48:00 Black Myth: Wukong 2:13:20 Game Awards 2024 2:18:22 Outro

Pipsqueak! Steam Page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741550/Pipsqueak/ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming 00:00 - Intro Last Week This Week In Gaming 03:07 - Sea of Stars DLC In the Works 11:24 - Xbox 360 Closes Digital Store 19:06 - GamePass Price Increases 24:18 - GamePass With NO Console! 33:39 - Xbox Limited Edition Deadpool Controller 33:49 - Pokemon Sleep is making $$ 37:40 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutants Unleashed Indie Love 43:11 - Pipsqueak Top 5 52:01 - Top 5 Intro 52:57 - Mike #5 54:56 - Erik #5 56:49 - Brandon #5 58:46 - Mike #4 1:02:32 - Erik #4 1:04:29 - Brandon #4 1:07:04 - Mike #3 1:10:20 - Erik #3 1:13:34 - Brandon #3 1:18:25 - Mike #2 1:21:58 - Erik #2 1:24:49 - Brandon #2 1:30:15 - Mike Honourable Mentions 1:32:19 - Mike #1 1:34:37 - Erik Honourable Mentions 1:35:53 - Erik #1 1:38:08 - Brandon Honourable Mentions 1:40:37 - Brandon #1 1:47:46 - Outro

Join us for an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed 2D Samurai hack and slash indie game "1,000 Cuts" by Banjo Toad Studio. In this interview, delve into the creative process with Donald, the lead writer, developer, and project lead, and Blue, the mastermind behind the stunning art direction. Explore the intricate world of samurai warriors, epic battles, and razor-sharp gameplay that sets "1,000 Cuts" apart in the indie gaming scene. With the game already exceeding its Kickstarter goal, discover the secrets behind the success of this captivating 2D adventure. Don't miss this chance to uncover the magic of "1,000 Cuts" and gain valuable insights into the world of 2D Samurai hack and slash indie games.

We are back again, baby!!!! In this brand new episode of Growin' Up Gaming we are returning to form with some of our classic segments. We kick things off with the GuG Gala where we run down all of the games we are playing and movies we have been watching. After that, we dive into the hottest news articles of the past week in Last Week, This Week In Gaming. Next in Indie Love we have a look at 1000 Cuts: Jomaku, a beautiful pixel art game that blends the atmosphere of Blasphemous with the difficulty of Sekiro. Wrapping up the show, we have an AMAZING Top 5 as we dive into our Most Impactful Video Game Moments. Articles Mentioned: ⁠Games Industry.Biz - Square Enix Article⁠ 1000 Cuts: Jomaku ⁠Wishlist on Steam⁠ ⁠Support on Kickstarter⁠ Intro: 0:00 - Intro GuG Gala 1:59 - Animal Well 6:08 - Stellar Blade 8:08 - Guacamelee 2 8:30 - Megaman Battle Network 8:58 - Planet of the Apes 11:29 - X-Men 97' 14:21 - Guy Ritchie's The Covenant 15:23 - The Beekeeper 16:21 - Tunic 17:41 - Skul: The Hero Slayer 19:35 - Animal Well (2) 20:36 - What Remains of Edith Finch 22:53 - True Detective 23:53 - Helldivers 2 25:19 - Three Body Problem 26:29 - Baby Reindeer 27:49 - The Roast of Tom Brady Last Week, This Week In Gaming 31:02 - Undisputed Release Date Announced! 34:01 - Assassin's Creed: Shadows 39:10 - Square Enix Goes Multi-Platform 41:38 - Microsoft Shuts Down Multiple Studios 43:50 - Capcom Continues the Profit Train 47:22 - Suicide Squad Costs WB MILLIONS 50:05 - Helldivers 2 Becomes Sonys BEST SELLING Game 57:21 - Giving Flowers to Billy Basso & Animal Well Indie Love 1:01:10 - 1,000 Cuts Top 5: Most Impactful Video Game Moments 1:22:40 - Top 5 Kick-Off 1:25:01 - #5 1:32:38 - #4 1:38:39 - #3 1:45:04 - #2 1:52:00 - #1!! Outro 1:59:06 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

HELLO, and welcome to Episode 10 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. On today's episode, we are diving into our favourite TV, Movies & Books of the past few weeks. Kick back and relax & grab a beer.

HELLO, and welcome to Episode 8 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. On today's episode, we are diving into Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Prince of Persia, and of course, some good ol' fashion democracy with HellDivers 2! Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (02:23) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Wrap Up (09:20) Dragons Dogma 2 Review (47:08) - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review (01:16:46) - Berserk Boy First 5 (01:21:22) - Retroid Pocket 4 (01:25:45) - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth (01:29:49) - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Ghost Wire Tokyo 12.49 - Need For Speed: Unbound 17.07 - Steelrising 22:49 - Yakuza: Infinite Wealth = GOTY 33:54 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 48:07 - PlayStation Portal Works over WIFI! 57:09 - VERSUS!: Evil West Vs. Artful Escape 1:03:42 - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth 1:11:53 - TMNT: Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past 1:15:57 - The Boy & The Heron 1:18:56 - Oppenheimer 1:19:55 - The Shining: Book vs Movie 1:28:25 - Avatar: TLAB Live Action 1:39:35 - Pokemon Consierge 1:40:58 - True Detective Season 1 1:42:23 - Love Is Blind: Season 6 1:45:58 - Deadlock 1:50:07 - The Brothers Son 2:02:23 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

We are back once again with another HUGE episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. With PlayStations State of Play hot off the presses it is time for a deep dive into the event, going over all of the news, and huge announcements that Sony had in store for its viewers. From there, Brandon gives his PASSIONATE review of Final Fantasy 16, the game that started as a GOTY candidate, but where will it end up on his rankings!? Lastly, in our newest segment "Platinum Report," Erik takes us through the fantastical tale of "The Artful Escape." So kick-back, grab your favourite beverage, and LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 04.08 - Ghost Wire Tokyo 13:40 - PlayStation Plus Subscriptions 20:26 - Alan Wake 2 22:31 - Crypt Custodian 26:17 - Evil West 42:13 - Boy Swallows Universe 50:18 - The Boy and the Heron 58:26 - The New Little Mermaid 1:02:54 - Strays 1:06:58 - The Sound of Freedom 1:18:12 - In The News - PlayStation Showcase 1:19:43 - HellDivers 2 1:32:28 - Stellar Blade 1:42:54 - Sonic 1:45:33 - Zenless Zone Zero 1:47:01 - Foamstars 1:49:59 - Dave The Diver X Godzilla 1:54:41 - V Rising 1:59:07 - Silent Hills 2:10:05 - Judas 2:13:16 - Metro Awakening 2:17:53 - Dragon's Dogma 2 2:22:04 - Rise of the Ronin 2:31:38 - Until Dawn Remake 2:35:33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach 2:53:08 - Ubisoft + 3:08:57 - Final Fantasy 16 Review 3:35:08 - Platinum Report - The Artful Escape 3:45:43 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

It is time for a HUGE catch-up as the Guggernauts have a ton to get through after being off. From games to books, movies to board games, no medium is off limits on today's episode! Skip ahead with the time stamps below. Otherwise, sit back, grab a beer, and join us for a new episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast 00:00 - Intro 05:47 - Resident Evil 4 21:14 - God of War DLC 37:56 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses 46:54 - Cradle Book 1 54:13 - Red Rising 1:03:59 - Rebel Moon 1:17:54 - You Are What You Eat 1:33:06 - Erik's Platinum Report 1:36:32 - Tacoma 1:43:47 - Dredge 1:55:51 - Onimusha 1:57:21 - Boy Swallows Universe 1:59:36 - Equalizer 3 2:06:37 - Tinder Box Board Game 2:53:20 - Mycelia Board Game 2:11:14 - Alan Wake 2 2:23:22 - PS Backbone 2:30:00 - Prince of Persia: Lost Crown 2:32:49 - Retro Handhelds 2:38:18 - Modern Family 2:45:41 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to the first annual Guggies Awards!!! After an incredible 2023, we at Growin' Up Gaming have sat down to discuss our favourite games, movies and TV shows of the year. Sit back, grab a sock beer and join in on the conversation. Who will win GAME OF THE YEAR for 2023? You will have to tune in and find out. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 07:22 - Best Sequel 13:43 - Best Game of Q2 18:00 - Biggest News Story 27:51 - Erik's Favourite Game 28:32 - Biggest Disappointment 37:08 - Best Game To Be Released 13 Times 37:55 - Brandon's Favourite Game 38:20 - Best Adaptation 45:40 - Best Game of Q1 47:55 - Best New IP 51:28 - Mikes's Favourite Game 53:40 - Erik's Favourite Game to Play With Ellen 55:34 - Brandon's Favourite Game to Play With the Kids 56:20 - Erik's Favourite Game That Isn't Baldur's Gate 58:03 - Mike's Favourite TV 1:01:02 - Favourite Moment of 2023 1:03:24 - Most Anticipated Game of 2024 1:06:34 - Best Toilet Game 1:08:51 - Best Game of Q4 1:12:29 - Mike's Favourite Movie 1:16:55 - Biggest Surprise 1:31:38 - Brandon's Favourite Game That Isn't Baldur's Gate 1:35:37 - Brandon's Favourite Movie 1:37:47 - Remake of the Year 1:44:54 - Erik's Favourite Movie 1:47:50 - Erik's Favourite TV 1:51:55 - Brandon's Favourite TV 1:59:27 - Best Game of Q3 2:03:09 - GAME OF THE YEAR! 2:04:06 - Best Indie Game 2:08:30 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

00:00 - Intro 2:28 - Game Award Backlash 15:15 - Game Award Winners! 15:36 - Most Anticipated - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth 17:45 - Best Adaptation - The Last Of Us 18:46 - Best Multiplayer - Baldur's Gate 3 19:39 - Best Sports Game - Forza  21:01 - Best Sim & Strategy - Pikman 4 22:11 - Best Family Game - Super Mario Wonder 22:39 - Best Fighting Game - Street Fighter 6 23:45 - Best RPG - Baldur's Gate 3 26:50 - Best Action Adventure - Zelda: TOTK  27:36 - Best Action Game - Armored Core VI 28:59 - Best VR/AR - Resident Evil 7 29:50 - Best Mobile Game - Honkai: Star Rail 33:10 - Best Debut Indie Game - Cocoon 35:36 - Best Indie Game - Sea of Stars 39:26 - Best Community Support - Baldur's Gate 3 41:34 - Best Ongoing - Cyberpunk 2077 43:09 - Games For Impact - Tchia  43:49 - Innovation In Accessibility - Forza Motorsport 45:46 - Best Performance - Baldur's Gate 3 47:28 - Best Audio Desing - Hi-Fi Rush 48:02 - Best Score & Music - Final Fantasy 16 49:37 - Best Art Direction - Alan Wake 2 53:13 - Best Narrative - Alan Wake 2 53:45 - Best Game Direction - Alan Wake 2 56:55 - GAME OF THE YEAR! - Baldur's Gate 3 59:05 - Outro  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Hello and welcome to Growin' Up Gaming! On today's episode, we are discussing Sabotage Studios 'Sea of Stars' Come with us on this wild adventure with Valere, Zale and of course, the KING OF KINGS, Garl It's time to grab a beer and join the Peacock, Platypus and Muskrat (Positive Possum!?!

It's the most wonderful time of the year - no, we aren't talking about the Holidays, we are talking about the VIDEO GAME AWARDS!! Join us as we go through the nominees of the 2023 Game Awards as we cast our vote for each category. Be sure to check the poll to give your vote on the 2023 GOTY! ----------------------- [2:37] - Most Anticipated Game [8:49] - Best Multiplayer [15:06] - Best Sports Game [15:43] - Best Sim & Strategy [18:37] - Best Family [19:58] - Best Fighting [23:14] - Best RPG [24:47] - Best Action Adventure [30:23] - Best Action Game [33:14] - Best VR/AR [33:44] - Best Mobile Game [34:53] - Best Debut Indie Game [36:56] - Best Independent Game [43:23] - Best Community Support [46:57] - Best Ongoing [48:08] - Games For Impact [49:58] - Innovation in Accessibility [51:42] - Best Performance [54:49] - Best Audio Design [57:01] - Best Score & Music [58:01] - Best Art Direction [58:37] - Best Narrative [01:01:41] - Best Game Direction [01:02:35] - GAME OF THE YEAR [01:16:32] - Our Bets [01:20:03] - Loser has to do what?! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Hello and welcome to another edition of Cuddles & Catch Up! -Starbucks PSL nutrition -Brandon finishes Spider-Man 2......does he love it even more than he initially did?! -Mike has never seen Lethal Weapon -A Haunting in Venice and SO MUCH MORE So jump in and tag along for another wacky and wild C&C --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Hello and welcome to GROWIN' UP GAMING! In this episode, we dive into the epic world of Baldur's Gate 3! Brandon & Erik take us behind the scenes of one of this year's GOTY nominees. Who is this game for, is it really that good, and should you be spending your hard-earned money on this RPG epic? Join us and find out on this episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Introduction [00:00] Opening Music [00:15] Welcome back message [01:30] Recap of the break and anticipation for Season 2 Segment 1: Literary Dive [02:16] Discussion on "Fall of the House of Usher" Segment 2: Netflix Highlights [04:58] Review of "Choose Love" Segment 3: Reality TV Corner [07:15] Insights into "F Boy Island" Segment 4: Indie Gem [13:14] Spotlight on "Dave the Diver" Segment 5: Entertainment Unleashed [22:53] Unraveling "Sax X" Special Announcement [26:48] Welcoming Erik to the Podcast Segment 6: Cinematic Journey [36:50] Reviewing "Doors" (2021) Segment 7: Retro Rewind [40:53] Throwback to "Dog Soldiers" Conclusion [42:35] Outro and Thank You Closing Music Join us next time for more exciting discussions on gaming, literature, movies, and everything in between! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Thanks for Growin' Up Gaming with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Greetings, Guggernauts! The moment you've been waiting for has arrived – Season 2 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast is about to hit the airwaves and rock your gaming world! We've been on a quest, levelling up and fine-tuning our potions, and now we're ready to embark on this epic journey with you.

Welcome to episode 49 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  Today marks a very special episode - the END OF SEASON 1 of Growin' Up Gaming! But don't worry, we are not going anywhere. After a short break, we will be back with a 3rd host, new segments & a brand new release schedule to ensure we keep giving our Guggernauts what they want.  In this episode, we go through: (00:03:08) Cuddles & Catch Up (00:03:12) Dead Space 2 Remake (00:11:13) Witcher 3 (00:12:16) Starfields Mixed Reviews (00:23:19) Marvel's Midnight Suns (00:26:47) One Piece (00:30:24) In The News (00:30:34) PlayStation Plus Gets JACKED UP on price (00:47:49) PlayStation Portal has a release date (00:55:03) PlayStation Pulse Elite Details (00:56:40) PlayStation Pulse Explore Details (00:58:53) Super Mario Wonder Direct (01:07:30) Charles Martinet Is No Longer Mario (01:09:37) Baldur's Gate 3 Is Coming To Xbox (01:12:36) REVIEWS (01:12:38) Remnant 2 Full Review (01:30:27) Blasphemous 2  Full Review (01:46:25) BRACKET BATTLES (01:46:35) Disney Vs Pixar - What is the best movie of all-time? (02:12:37) Outro So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------------------ CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://growinupgaming.com⁠ THUNDER RAY PREVIEW: https://growinupgaming.com/game/thunderray/ ------------------------------------------------ JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://growinupgaming.ck.page/profile⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Check out More Episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 48 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  In this episode, we go through: (00:04:16) Cuddles & Catch Up - Barbarian, Barry, Cult of the Lamb, Remnant II, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem (00:51:56) Netflix Games Enters the Streaming Ring (00:58:35) Baldur's Gate 3 Fun Facts! (01:11:56) Remnant II Sells 1m Copies (01:12:41) Assassin's Creed Mirage Moves Up Its Release Date (01:16:44) EVO Sets New Attendance Record Lead by Street Fighter 6 (01:16:06) Remnant II - First 5 Hours in Under 5 Minutes (02:28:23) Venba - Game Review - Indie Love (1:37:45) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Review So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------------------ CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------------------ JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: ⁠⁠⁠https://growinupgaming.ck.page/profile⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Check out More Episodes: ⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 47 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  In this episode we go through: (00:59:20) Microsoft closes down Xbox Games with Gold to introduce Game Pass Core (01:14:13) Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for 10 Years (01:20:45) What Sony's R&D Budget tells us about the future of PlayStation (01:38:16) PlayStations Accessibility Controller is coming in December (01:40:06) Master Chief Joins Brawlhalla (01:46:04) Twisted Metal 1 & 2 Join PlayStation + Collection (01:51:48) Top 5 - Most Obscure and Underrated Movie Villians! Who will take top spot? Trust me, you don't want to miss this (02:18:03) Indie Love - Top 3 Best, and Worst Indie Game Demos to come out of ID@Xbox Demo Fest. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------------------ JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: ⁠⁠https://growinupgaming.ck.page/profile⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Check out Episode 1: ⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to the final chapter in our EPIC 3-Part trilogy that is episode 46 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  On this episode, the boys are diving deep into all of the announcements at the Xbox Showcase & Starfield Direct. This includes: Starfield Direct Avowed Clockwork Revolution Fable Forza Motorsport Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II South of Midnight Towerborne 33 Immortals Jusant Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess AND MORE! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------------------ JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: ⁠https://growinupgaming.ck.page/profile⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Check out Episode 1: ⁠Podcast⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 46 (Part 2) of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  On this episode, the GuG Squad is going full LOTR as we continue our 3-part episode to cover all of the craziness of Summer Game Fest 2023. In Part 2, we are going through all of the games announced at Nintendo's June Direct. This includes: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Super Mario RPG Remake Detective Pikachu 2 Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 1 WarioWare: Move It! Pikmin 4 Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Remaster Batman: Arkham Trilogy Sonic Superstars AND MORE! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------------------ JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: https://growinupgaming.ck.page/profile ------------------------------------------------ Check out Episode 1: Podcast Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 46 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  On this episode the GuG Squad is going full LOTR as we be releasing a 3-part episode to cover all of the craziness of Summer Game Fest 2023. In Part 1, we are going through all of the games announced at Summer Game Fest 2023. This includes: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Mortal Kombat 1 Path Of Exile 2 Sonic Superstars Lies of P Alan Wake 2 Spider-Man 2 Yakuza: Like a Dragon Gaiden Faefarm & More! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 45 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  In today's episode, we are giving our predictions for SUMMER GAME FEST!!! Persona, Elden Ring DLC, Metal Gear Solid, what are we getting? Before that, we chat about some big news of the past few weeks: Sonys May Showcase, Diablo 4 Becomes Fastest-Selling Blizzard Game, Deadcells hits 10m sales & Sonics co-creator is in some serious hot water. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- (00:00)-Growin' Up Gaming Episode 45 Intro (30:45)-Spider-Man 2 10-Minute Gameplay revealed (39:41)-Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Announcement (47:31)-Project Q Unveiled (57:33)-Assasin's Creed Mirage (01:02:28)-Alan Wake 2 (01:07:49)-Fair game (01:12:11)-The Plucky Squire (01:15:19)-Phantom Blade Zero   (01:17:01)-The Best Of The Rest of Sonys May Showcase (01:24:16)-Diablo 4 becomes Blizzard's fastest-selling game (01:27:17)-Deadcells sells 10m copies! (01:29:55)-Sonic Co-Creator in HOT water (01:33:09)-Wheels of Time S2 Coming Soon! (01:37:14)-Super Mario Bros Movie Review! (01:46:24)-Sumer Game Fest Predictions (02:06:23)-Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 44 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. In The News: SHOW ME THE MONEY! Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sales Super Mario Bros Movie Sales MegaMan Battle Network Connection Sales Dead Island 2 Sales Mortal Kombat 1 Reveal Vampire Survivours Movie Black Mirror Season 6 Coming Soon HUGE Sony State Of Play is coming 2. First Five: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 3. GQ's Top 100 Greatest Games Of All Time 4. Outro So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 43 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Each week you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. This week's episode is a special one as Growin' Up Gaming has officially taken over Twitch. You can join us at www.twitch.tv/growinupgaming First up, we dive into the latest Zelda game, "Tears of the Kingdom." With just 10 minutes of gameplay released so far, we break down what we've seen and speculate on what we can expect from the full game. From the stunning graphics to the intriguing storyline, we can't wait to see more from this highly anticipated release. Next, we switch gears to talk about the new TMNT game, "Last Ronin." Based on the popular comic book series, this game has been generating a lot of buzz among fans. We share our thoughts on the gameplay, graphics, and overall experience, and discuss whether or not it lives up to the hype. In other news, we talk about the announcement that there will be no E3 in 2023. As one of the biggest gaming events of the year, this news came as a surprise to many in the industry. We discuss the potential reasons behind this decision, as well as what it means for the future of gaming conventions. And finally, we wrap up the episode with a review of the indie game "Cocaine Bear." With a unique premise and quirky gameplay, this game has been garnering attention for its offbeat style. We share our thoughts on the gameplay, graphics, and overall experience, and whether or not it's worth checking out. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive deep into these exciting topics and bring you all the latest news and insights from the world of gaming. ------------------------------------- Social: ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on Twitch⁠⁠ Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast!⁠⁠⁠ Email us your favorite video game moments: ⁠⁠⁠whatsup@growinupgaming.com⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------- TMNT The Last Ronin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QehqE4LNDG8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 42 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every podcast you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. This week's episode is a special one as Growin' Up Gaming has officially taken over Twitch. You can join us at www.twitch.tv/growinupgaming In today's episode, we'll be discussing some of the biggest news stories from the gaming world. We kick things off with the tragic news of Lance Reddick's passing, the latest games added to the PlayStation Plus catalog, the impressive sales numbers of Hogwarts Legacy, and the exciting news of Microsoft partnering with Nintendo and Nvidia. First up, we're going to start with the sad news of Lance Reddick's passing. The actor, known for his roles in popular video games like Destiny, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Call of Duty, passed away last week. We'll be discussing his contributions to the gaming industry and his impact on gamers worldwide. Next, we'll be talking about the latest games added to the PlayStation Plus catalog. Sony has been adding some great titles to the service, and we'll be discussing which ones we're most excited about and why. We'll also be talking about the future of the service and what we hope to see in the coming months. Moving on, we'll be discussing the impressive sales numbers of Hogwarts Legacy. The game has been highly anticipated by fans of the Harry Potter universe, and it seems to have lived up to expectations. We'll be breaking down the numbers and discussing what this means for the future of the franchise. Lastly, we'll be talking about the exciting news of Microsoft partnering with Nintendo and Nvidia. This partnership could have huge implications for the gaming industry, and we'll be discussing what we think this means for gamers and for the future of gaming as a whole. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive deep into these exciting topics and bring you all the latest news and insights from the world of gaming. ------------------------------------- Social: ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Follow us on Twitch Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on ⁠Apple Podcast!⁠ Email us your favorite video game moments: ⁠whatsup@growinupgaming.com⁠ ------------------------------------- --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 41 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with the biggest headlines from Nintendo February 8th direct. We then discuss Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft all passing on E3 and then wrap things up with a First Five of Hogwarts Legacy. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/growin-up-gaming/id1541221289) Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 40 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off by looking back at the 2022 Video Game Award winners before jumping ahead and looking at the most anticipated games of 2023. Then, we give our deep dive review on God of War Ragnarok & Avatar: The Way of Water So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/growin-up-gaming/id1541221289) Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 39 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! For the first time in a long time, WE ARE BACK! If you are new to Growin' Up Gaming, every week you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with news on Sony's NEW PlayStation Plus, then we work our way backward to cover some of the biggest headlines that we missed while off. First is Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard & then we head to the 2021 Game Awards to discuss the winners and put a cap on the year. Next up in the Gugernaut Gala, we kick back and catch up on all of the shows, games, and movies that we loved (and hated) over the past few months before we move to Today In Video Game History. we go through some of the great games that came out on Wednesday, March 30th. Capping off the show, Brandon FINALLY gets to give his first impressions in the much anticipated, Elden Ring. So with this, kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: 00:00 - Intro In The News: 8:42 - New PlayStation Plus 34:14 - Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard 48:14 - 2021 Game Awards Gugernaut Gala 57:25 - Huge GuG Catch Up Today in Video Game History - March 30th, 2022 84:39 Elden Ring 98:43 - Hands-On & Impressions Outro 119:26 - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 38 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode with a LONG catch-up. After a month-long hiatus, we are back, and do we have some things to go through. From Midnight Mass to Metroid Dread, nothing is left out. Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on October 22nd. Games like: Metal Gear Solid, Bioshock, Far Cry 2 & more! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro Cuddles & Catch Up: [13:16] - Midnight Mass [28:32] - Squid Game [32:10] - Werewolf Within [36:39] - Death Loop [46:14] - Diablo 2: Remake [51:50] - Far Cry 6 [1:04:21] - Halloween Kills [1:09:14] - Free Guy [1:11:23] - Metroid Dread [1:17:12] - Back 4 Blood In The News: [1:20:34] - New Splinter Cell Coming! [1:22:35] - Nickelodeon All-Star Battle Royale1: Tier List [1:28:23] - God of War Coming to PC [1:29:31] - Nintendo Online Service Price Hike [1:34:58] - Apple Tops PS, XB & Nintendo…..combined! [1:36:00] - Sony Acquires Blue Point Games [1:39:28] - Super Mario Movie Cast [1:43:25] - Uncharted Movie Trailer IS HERE! [1:46:54] - Eldon Ring Delayed Today In Video Game History - October 22nd [1:48:38] - Super Mario 2: The 6 Golden Coins| 22 Years Ago | GB [1:55:48] - Bioshock [1:58:39] - Fable 2 Outro: [2:03:21] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 37 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! In this episode, we are celebrating the greatness that was the Sony Summer Showcase! On top of the showcase, we are giving our official review for the indie darling, Axiom Verge 2. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: PlayStation Summer Conference ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Cuddles & Catch Up In The News: [30:49] - New Twisted Metal On The Horizon? [34:320] - Sony Welcomes Spiritfire To The PlayStation Family [38:31] - Matrix Resurrections Trailer Is Out! [45:18] - PlayStation Summer Showcase Rundown Today In Video Game History - September 11th [1:58:45] - Games of September 11th Indie Love: [2:04:52] - Axiom Verge 2 Review Outro: [2:15:04] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 36 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday, you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. On this week's episode, we chat: Hades Gamescom Announcements M. Night Shyamalan's Old Horizon Forbidden West Fast & the Furious & more! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: Game Makers Toolkit - Nemesis System ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro - Brandon finally plays Hades! In The News: [26:43] - Gamescom 2021 Opening Night Live! Announcements & Reactions [46:18] - Gamescom Xbox Conference [59:19] - No More Heroes 3 Changes Embargo Date Today In Video Game History - [1:06:08] - Tekken 2| 25 Years Ago | PlayStation [1:07:53] - GoldenEye | 24 Years Ago | N64 [1:10:34] - Super Monkey Ball 2 | 19 Years Ago | GameCube [1:11:30] - Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow | 16 Years Ago | DS [1:12:43] - Super Mario Sluggers | 13 Years Ago | Wii [1:13:20] - Batman Arkham Asylum | 12 Years Ago | Console [1:16:41] - Scott Pilgrim Vs The World| 11 Years Ago | X360 [1:17:52] - Gears of War Ultimate Edition | 6 Years Ago | XB1 [1:19:49] - Until Dawn | 6 Years Ago | PlayStation4 Top 5 - Fast and the Furious Cars [1:23:14] - Mike & Brandon's Top 5 cars of the Fast and the Furious franchise --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 35 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. After a month-long hiatus, we kick this episode off with a big huge catch up. From Ted Lasso and Suicide Squad, to Yakuza 0 and Mike finally beating Returnal we go down a deep dive of everything we have been watching in playing over the last month. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 34 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with the Nintendo Switch OLED announcement. Then we chat with Sony facing backlash from indie devs and wrap up in the news with the news of games as a service Assasins Creed! Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on July 24th. Games like: Mario Paint, Mario All-Stars, WWF War Zone & God of War 3 Remastered. After Brandon's Random Review of the Under Armours Project Rock Sandles, we chat Fear Street Part 1 and 2! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro [7:30] - Brandon Finally Loves Mass Effect 3 In The News: [19:20] - Switch OLED - From Switch Pro to Switch ‘No' [31:55] - Sony Hard To Work With? Some Indie Devs Think So [44:26] - Games As A Service Assassin's Creed? [56:43] - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl LOOKS HYPE Today In Video Game History - [1:01:06] - Mario Paint | 29 Years Ago | SNES [1:05:30] - Super Mario All-Stars | 28 Years Ago | SNES [1:07:15] - WWF Warzone | 23 Years Ago | PlayStation 1 [1:12:45] - God Of War 3 Remastered | 6 Years Ago | PlayStation 4 [1:14:27] - Death Stranding | 1 Years Ago | PC Brandon's Random Review: [1:18:16] - Under Armour Project Rock Sandals Review: [1:27:37] - Fear Street Part 1 & 2! Outro: [1:39:06] - Fear Street Part 1 & 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 33 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with Sony's stance of acquisitions and how acquiring studios like Housemarque games will impact them in the battle against Microsoft. Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on July 2nd. Games like: Guacamelee - Super Turbo Championship Edition, Catherine: Full Body Edition, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, and more. We wrap up the show with Brandon's review of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for the PlayStation 5! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro In The News: [12:55] - Sony's Views on Acquisitions [19:00] - Sony Acquires Housemarque Games [24:30] - PlayStation Acquires BluePoint Games?? [37:31] - Microsoft Releases XCloud for iOS, iPad & PC Browsers Today In Video Game History - July 2nd [44:05] - Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition | 7 Years Ago | Wii-U, X360, XB1 [56:03] - Ico/Shadow of the Colossus/Journey Artistic Pack | 7 Years Ago | PlayStation 3 [1:02:33] - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers | 2 Years Ago | PlayStation 4 [1:05:35] - Catherine: Full Body Edition | 1 Year Ago | Switch Brandon's Random Review - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [1:07:33] - Peacock Fun Facts [1:13:24] - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review Outro [1:29:48] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 32 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with the top 10 pre-orders of E3. From there we chat about Disneys new video game strategy and Sony finally supporting Cross-Play! Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on June 24th. Games like: Mortal Kombat 4, Advance Wars 2, Mega Man Battle Network 3 & Final Fantasy Tactics. Wrapping up the show, Brandon gives his review on Amazon Prime's new hit series, Panic. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: Sonic Symphony Mega Man Battle Network 3 ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro In The News: [20:34] - Top 10 Pre-Ordered Games of E3 [28:03] - Disney's New Gaming Strategy [48:59] - Sony finally catches up with their stance on cross-play Today In Video Game History - June 24th [54:16] - Mortal Kombat 4 | 23 Years Ago | PlayStation [57:25] - Advance Wars 2 | 18 Years Ago | GBA [59:26] - Megaman Battle Network 3 | 18 Years Ago | GBA [1:03:25] - Final Fantasy Tactics A2 | 13 Years Ago | DS Brandon's Random Review [1:06:56] - Amazon Prime's Brilliant ‘Panic'. Outro: [1:19:35] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 31 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. This week's episode is a special one. It's E3 BABY! We go through all the press conferences and chat about the games announced. From Ubisoft to Square Enix we are here to let you know what went down at this year's E3. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: Elden Ring Tina's Wonderland Far Cry 6 Avatar Riders Republic Starfield Party Animal Somerville Halo Infinite ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro E3 2021: Summer Game Fest: [06:54] - Eldon Ring [17:40] - Death Stranding: Directors Cut [20:31] - Metal Slug: Tactics [20:59] - Jurassic Park Evolution 2 [22:00] - The Rest Of The Best of Summer Game Fest Ubisoft: [25:58] - Rainbow 6: Extraction [29:49] - Far Cry 6 [36:49] - Mario + Rabbids: Spark Of Hope [39:51] - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora [45:25] - Riders Republic [48:45] - The Rest Of The Best Of Ubisoft Microsoft + Bethesda [51:57] - Starfield [59:02] - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 [59:52] - Back4Blood [1:01:25] - Contraband [1:04:08] - Yakuza Coming To GamePass [1:06:26] - Battlefield 2042 [1:08:21] - Psychonauts 2 [1:08:54] - 10 Bethesda Games Coming To GamePass [1:10:59] - Party Animals [1:12:13] - HADES [1:15:30] - Halo Multiplayer [1:29:32] - Shredders [1:27:07] - The Ascent [1:30:18] - Flight Simulator Coming To Xbox [1:32:58] - Forza Horizons 5 [1:34:24] - Redfall Square Enix: [1:46:42] - Guardians of the Galaxy Game [1:05:21] - Marvel's Avengers [1:54:14] - Life Is Strange [1:56:12] - Final Fantasy Origins Nintendo: [2:01:56] - Metroid Dread [2:06:44] - Breath of the Wild 2 [2:09:57] - WarioWare: Get It Together! [2:12:53] - Mario Golf [2:16:24] - Mario Party Superstar [2:18:00] - The Rest Of The Best Of Nintendo [2:23:31] - Let's Rate The Conference Outro [2:26:21] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 30 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. This week's episode is a special one, it is time for E3 2021!!!! We go through all of the big conferences and give our predictions and our hopes and dreams. Will we see a new Conkers game? Will Final Fantasy 10 be remade? That is the beauty of E3. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro E3 Predictions [10:50] - XBox + Bethesda Predictions & Hopes/Dreams [42:41] - Nintendo Predictions & Hopes/Dreams [55:56] - Ubisoft Predictions & Hopes/Dreams [1:07:41] - Square Enix Predictions [1:14:26] - Take-Two [1:19:21] - Summer Game Fest [1:23:44] - Rundown of times and dates for everything E3+Summer Game Fest Outro [1:33:35] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 29 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with Dark Horse Comics, the publisher behind Frank Miller's 300 & Sin City, Hell Boy, and Umbrella Acadamy are creating a games division. Next, we gotta go fast as we cruise through all of the announcements at Sonics 30th Anniversary live stream and we wrap up this week's news with April's NPD numbers. Can you guess how much Americans spent on video games in April? Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on June 4th. Games like: Rock N' Roll Racing, Space Channel 5, Vampyr & Timespinner Brandon then grabs the mic and gives us his review on Disneys Cruella before we wrap up the show with a question from our audience all around NFTs, Blockchain, and the future of video games. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: Timespinner | Trailer Graham Invests | Youtube Channel Gala Games | Blockchain Video Game Breakdown ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro In The News: [16:02] - Dark Horse Comics, publisher of 300, Sin City, and Hellboy opens a gaming studio [30:03] - Sonic Turns 30! [40:24] - $4.1B spent on video games in April 2021 Today In Video Game History - June 4th [54:30] - Rock N' Roll Racing | 28 Years Ago | SNES [56:23] - Space Channel 5 | 21 Years Ago | Sega Dreamcast [1:02:09] - Vampyr | 3 Years Ago | PC [1:04:32] - Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr | 2 Years Ago | XB1 [1:05:28] - Timespinner | 2 Years Ago | Switch Brandon's Random Review: [1:07:49] - Cruella Review! Community Shoutout: [1:15:00] - NFT's Coming To GameStop Indie Love: [1:36:43] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 28 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick off this week's episode with Steam's new portable console?! From there we rapid-fire through the announcement of the Overwatch 2 live stream & then chat about the new Final Fantasy x Souls x Team Ninja game in the works called FF Origins. Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on May 28th. Games like: Dark Cloud, Aggressive Inline, Mass Effect & Shantae. Then, the much-anticipated review of Resident Evil Village! You do not want to miss this. Wrapping up the show, we give our top 3 episodes of Season 2 of Love, Death + Robots! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: The King's Bird - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D3-Pf0_osE ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro In The News: [17:50] - Steam Vs. Switch - New race in the handheld space? [27:01] - Overwatch 2 - Rapid fire of all the announcements [34:56] - Final Fantasy x Team Ninja x Demon Souls =

Welcome to episode 27 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with Warner Brothers and Discovery coming together in a huge $48B deal to create a new SUPER streaming service. From there, the conversation shifts over to EA BIG! Is it coming back?!

Welcome to episode 26 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode off with Overwatch 2 PVP Mode hopes and dreams, then chat Nintendo's new Board of Director, CEO of Illumination Studios (Despicable Me) & PSVR feature rumors! Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on May 14th. Games like: Mat Hoffman Pro BMX, Enter The Matrix, Axiom Verge & RAGE 2 Closing the show, Brandon talks to us about the hilarious What We Do in the Shadows FX TV series. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: The Crossroads Music Podcast | Twitch Page Donkey Kong TV Show | Full Episode Must Buy Humble Bundle | Bundle Page ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro In The News: [12:43] - Overwatch 2 PVP Gameplay Coming Soon [24:56] - Nintendo New Board Of Director - Despicable Me Studio CEO [37:51] - PSVR 2 Feature Rumours [48:52] - Must Buy Humble Bundle for May Today In Video Game History - May 14th [51:13] - Mat Hoffman Pro BMX | 20 Years Ago | PlayStation [56:53] - DBZ - Legends Of Goku | 19 Years Ago | GBA [58:02 ] - Enter The Matrix | 18 Years Ago | PS2, Xbox, GameCube [1:03:48 ] - Killing Floor | 12 Years Ago | PC [1:04:55] - Metro - Last Light | 8 Years Ago | PS3, X360 [1:06:37] - Axiom Verge | 6 Years Ago | PC [1:09:35] - Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night | 2 Years Ago | XB1 [1:11:57] - RAGE 2 | 2 Years Ago | XB1, PS4 Brandon's Random Review: [1:14:05] - What We Do in the Shadows (TV Show) Outro [1:25:22] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 25 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode with Sony and Discord teaming up before we dive right into the Epic Vs Apple court trial. After Today In Video Game History for May the 7th, we show some Indie Love to There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension before we close off the show with the Growin' Up Gaming Review of Mortal Kombat (2021) So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: Epic Game Store Cost Per Game Breakdown Mark Zuckerberg in Court ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro In The News: [15:11] - Sony Teams Up With Discord [24:45] - Apple Vs Epic! [51:41] - Konami Bails on E3 2021 Today In Video Game History - May 7th [56:00] - Today In Video Game History Indie Love: [1:06:16] - There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension Growin' Up Gaming Review: Mortal Kombat [1:15:33] - Mortal Kombat Outro [1:37:55] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 24 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Friday we go deep in the news of the game industry, give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick this week's episode kicks off with video games heading to the Olympics games, PlayStation video streaming service, PS3 & Vita virtual stores are back & the free games of May for PlayStation and Xbox. Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on April 29th. Games like: Grand Theft Auto 4, Metal Gear Solid - Peace Walker & Child of Light Wrapping up the show, we give some fun facts and our Top 5 of Nicolas Cage! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favorite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00] - Intro In The News: [5:31] - Video Games Are Headed To The Olympics [17:16] - Sony Streaming Service To PlayStation Plus? [37:43] - PS3 & PS Vita Stores Are Back [44:01] - Games With Gold & PS+ Free Games Of May Today In Video Game History - April 29th [51:40] - Tekken 3 | 23 Years Ago | PlayStation [55:10] - Grand Theft Auto 4 | 13 Years Ago | PS3/X360 [1:09:25] - Metal Gear Solid - Peace Walker | 11 Years Ago | PSP [1:10:19] - Child Of Light | 7 Years Ago | PS3, PS4, Vita, Wii-U, Switch, PC, X360, XB1 [1:12:23] - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle | 7 Years Ago | PS3 Top 5 [1:15:39] - Nicolas Cage Fun Facts [1:27:04] - Nicolas Cage Top 5 Outro [1:51:17] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 23 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. We kick off this week's episode with Nintendo's Indie World Showcase. We then jump into Showcase #2, Resident Evil! Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on April 22nd. Games like: Mario Golf: Advance Tour, Max Payne & Star Fox Zero Rounding off the show we have Brandon's Random Review & Nostalgia Vs Reality where we talk about the historically accurate epic, Zack Snyder's 300! So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! ------------------------------------- Nintendo Indie World Showcase | Full Showcase Road 96 | Trailer Aerial_Knight's Never Yield | Trailer Last Stop | Trailer OlliOlli World | Trailer The Longing | Trailer There Is No Game | Trailer TMNT: Shredder's Revenge | Trailer Cris Tales | Overview Trailer | Trailer GetsuFumaDen Undying Moon | Trailer Aztech Forgotten Gods | Trailer OXENFREE 2 | Trailer Skul: The Hero Slayer | Trailer ---------------- Resident Evil Showcase | Full Big Yellow Bag | Website KUNG FURY | Full Movie ---------------- [00:00] - Intro In The News: [8:00] - Nintendo Indie World Showcase [59:56] - Resident Evil Today In Video Game History - April 22 [1:13:08] - Mario Golf: Advance Tour [1:18:46] - Turok | 13 Years Ago | PC [1:25:42 ] - Max Payne | 5 Years Ago | PS4 [1:27:44] - Star Fox Zero | 5 Years Ago | WiiU Brandon's Random Review: [1:33:31] - Big Yellow Bag [1:41:45] - Love & Monsters Nostalgia Vs Reality [1:42:54] - 300 Outro [1:57:43] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 22 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday we discuss the news, give reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. This week's episode kicks off with big news. E3 is back baby!! We shift over to focus on everything going on at Sony, from cancelling Days Gone 2 to the big rumours of Last Of Us Remake. The real question is, do we actually need & or want that?...........no, the answer is no we don't. Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on April 15th. Games like: Blasto, Okami & Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Representing from the indie side of things, Mike gives some Indie Love to the wonderful Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair & close the show off with Nostalgia Vs Reality with Quentin Tarantino's classic, Pulp Fiction. So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink and let's hang out. ------------------------------------- Social: Follow us on Instagram Have an iPhone? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Email us your favourite video game moments: whatsup@growinupgaming.com ------------------------------------- Link | Notes | Videos: Playpulse Video game bike | website Yoku's Island Express Indie Love | Episode 10 The Completionist | Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Tarantino's Connected Universe | How it is connected ------------------------------------- Time Stamps: Intro: [00:00 ] - Intro In The News: [11:16 ] - E3 2021 is BACK! & this time…..it's digital [30:34] - Days Gone 2, cancelled [41:45] - Last Of Us Remake - Do we really need this? Today In Video Game History - April 15th [47:37] - Blasto | 23 Years Ago | PS1 [53:50] - Gran Turismo 5 Prologue | 13 Years Ago | PS3 [55:40] - Okami | 13 Years Ago | Wii [58:08] - No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise | 11 Years Ago | PS3, X360 Indie Love: [1:02:14] - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Nostalgia Vs Reality: [1:16:50] - Pulp Fiction Outro: [1:35:54 ] - Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming/message

Welcome to episode 21 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday we discuss the news, give reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies. This week's episode kicks off with the first boxing video game in over 10 years.......eSports Boxing Club!!