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LAN Parties is a weekly podcast from the Las Vegas Review-Journal covering the world of video gaming and esports. Every Wednesday, hosts Lukas Eggen and Ryan Smith zap into your speakers and earbuds with video game challenges, trivia segments, interviews and more.

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    Little Nightmares 3 and Gran Turismo / actor JD Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 94:16


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan talk about Gamescom Opening Night Live, including Little Nightmares 3 and Rebel Moon, and Gran Turismo's opening weekend in the U.S. The guys also talk to actor JD Kelly about his career, how he is helping others and how he got connected with SkillsHub, a coaching website from Jennifer Hale.  JD Kelly: https://twitter.com/Jd_kelly LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Goodbye Mario / NEEL Maui Fundraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 58:42


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan talk about Charles Martinet stepping away from voicing Mario, plus the Las Vegas Inferno win an award from the Las Vegas Weekly, Nevada Esports Education League is fundraising to help those affected by the fires in Maui and the Embracer Groups, mystery partnership that fell through has been revealed . LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Goodbye Mario / NEEL Maui Fundraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 58:42


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan talk about Charles Martinet stepping away from voicing Mario, plus the Las Vegas Inferno win an award from the Las Vegas Weekly, Nevada Esports Education League fundraises to help those affected by the fires in Maui and the Embracer Groups, mystery partnership that fell through has been revealed . LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447

    Pokémon Presents / Emma Sherr-Ziarko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 67:03


    On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan discuss all the big Pokémon news. The guys also chat about TMNT: The Last Ronin before interviewing actor and SkillsHub coach Emma Sherr-Ziarko about Zombies, Run!, how she got her start in acting and more! Emma: https://twitter.com/TheGreatDilemma LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Pokémon Presents / Emma Sherr-Ziarko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 67:03


    On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan discuss all the big Pokémon news. The guys also chat about TMNT: The Last Ronin before interviewing actor and SkillsHub coach Emma Sherr-Ziarko about Zombies, Run!, how she got her start in acting and more! Emma: https://twitter.com/TheGreatDilemma LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen

    LAN Parties Interviews Cort Pruett - Regional Sales Supervisor - Sony Electronics Inc

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 4:40


    In this special interview, Lukas and Ryan meet Cort Pruett of Sony Electronics Inc on the showroom floor of Evo. We discuss Sony Inzone and how they are utilizing their resources to bolster their monitor and headphone game! Cort discusses the changes and what gamers can expect! Sony Inzone: https://electronics.sony.com/inzone-gaming-gear LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447

    LAN Parties Interviews Cyrus Rosenberg - Senior Licensing Manager Arcade1up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 6:13


    Lukas and Ryan speak with Cyrus Rosenberg of Arcade1up about their latest lineup in gaming cabinets and what they have in store for the future! Arcade1up: https://arcade1up.com/ LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447

    LAN Parties Interviews Cort Pruett - Regional Sales Supervisor - Sony Electronics Inc

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 4:39


    In this special interview, Lukas and Ryan meet Cort Pruett of Sony Electronics Inc on the showroom floor of Evo. We discuss Sony Inzone and how they are utilizing their resources to bolster their monitor and headphone game! Cort discusses the changes and what gamers can expect! Sony Inzone: https://electronics.sony.com/inzone-gaming-gear LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    LAN Parties Interviews Cyrus Rosenberg - Senior Licensing Manager Arcade1up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 6:13


    Lukas and Ryan speak with Cyrus Rosenberg of Arcade1up about their latest lineup in gaming cabinets and what they have in store for the future! Arcade1up: https://arcade1up.com/ LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Evo 2023 Massive Success / Ed Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 39:24


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan are finally joined by Ed Thompson Workforce Development YDSI for the City of Las Vegas. We discuss the importance of city leaders getting involved in the esports and gaming scene, the recently held Video Game Mental Health and Wellness Summit, plus potential future plans for the video game scene in Las Vegas. Plus, Evo 2023 has officially come and gone and it did not disappoint and Discord and Microsoft bring more functionality to their integration. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Ed Thompson: https://twitter.com/completegamer1 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447

    Evo 2023 Massive Success / Ed Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 39:23


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan are finally joined by Ed Thompson Workforce Development YDSI for the City of Las Vegas. We discuss the importance of city leaders getting involved in the esports and gaming scene, the recently held Video Game Mental Health and Wellness Summit, plus potential future plans for the video game scene in Las Vegas. Plus, Evo 2023 has officially come and gone and it did not disappoint and Discord and Microsoft bring more functionality to their integration. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Ed Thompson: https://twitter.com/completegamer1 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Evo weekend is here / Hit Box Community and Business Development Lead Cameron Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 50:23


    Lukas is back and gives an update on why he was out the past few weeks. The guys also talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors and Evo 2023 before talking to Cameron Garcia, the Community and Business Development Lead at Hit Box. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Hit Box: https://twitter.com/Hit_Box Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Evo weekend is here / Hit Box Community and Business Development Lead Cameron Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 53:23


    Lukas is back and gives an update on why he was out the past few weeks. The guys also talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors and Evo 2023 before talking to Cameron Garcia, the Community and Business Development Lead at Hit Box. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Hit Box: https://twitter.com/Hit_Box Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen

    Microsoft and Antsream Partner Up / Video Game Mental Health and Wellness Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 42:00


    In this week's episode, Lukas is still out handling personal matters, but you get a big dose of Ryan! Ryan talks about last week's Video Game Mental Health and Wellness Summit, plus Microsoft and Antstream partner up to bring classics to the Xbox and Sea of Stars will be the first day one game for Game Pass and Playstation plus, plus much more! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Microsoft and Playstation Ink a deal / Rick Thiher EVO 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 32:26


    In this week's episode, Ryan is solo on the show, but he's joined by Rick Thiher, General Manager of EVO the biggest fighting game tournament in the world! Rick discusses the record-breaking registrants for the tournament, how Street Fighter 6 is exploding on the scene and what we can expect from EVO 2023! Tickets are still on sale! Plus Microsoft inks a deal with Sony to keep Call of Duty on the Playstation for the next ten years and Microsoft is closing down it's test of Gamepass Family Sharing. EVO 2023 Tickets: https://evo.gg LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Black Panther game / local esports events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 52:16


    On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Ryan and Lukas talk about the Black Panther announcement, the summer game sales and Street Fighter 6. The guys also chat about a couple of upcoming local esports events aimed at helping kids! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Niantic Makes Cuts / Street Fighter 6 Highlights EVO 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 53:29


    In this week's episode Lukas and Ryan discuss the news of Niantic, the maker's of Pokemon Go, closing down their LA office while cutting back on games they are producing, Street Fighter 6 is helping to break records for EVO 2023 plus Dadelic Entertainment, makers of the recent The Lord of the Rings: Gollum shuts down. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Our favorite Nintendo Direct announcements / Marvel Snap changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 48:16


    On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan talk about the Nintendo Direct, the Meta Quest's new subscription service, Marvel Snap changes and a situation involving a local esports organization. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Call of Duty League's Championship Weekend / Nintendo Direct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 54:52


    On this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan talk about Call of Duty League's Championship Weekend in Las Vegas, the Death Stranding movie, Kraven, Nintendo and more! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Summer Game Fest Live / Sondering Studio founder Emily Pitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 70:51


    On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan talk about Summer Game Fest Live, the Xbox showcase and the Starfield Direct. The guys also interview Sondering Studio founder Emily Pitcher about how she got her start, the studio's latest game, A Taste of the Past, and more! Sondering Studio: https://twitter.com/sonderingstudio LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Summer Game Fest 2023 / Apple Vision Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 64:44


    This week on LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan discuss the kick-off of Summer Game Fest starting Thursday June 8. We talk about some of the reveals that we hope to see and our anticipation of the Starfield showcase. Plus, Apple unveils their new products including the Apple Vision Pro and it's hefty price tag of $3,500 and Street Fighter 6 and Diablo IV are out in stores now! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sony Playstation Showcase / Daniel Tsay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 72:36


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan are joined by Daniel Tsay, General Manager of Call of Duty Esports for Activision Blizzard. Daniel gives us a preview of the Call of Duty League Championships being hosted at the Thomas and Mack Arena in Las Vegas! Daniel discusses why they chose Las Vegas to host the Championships, what fans can expect and future plans for the CDL. Plus Lukas and Ryan cover the Sony Playstation Showcase, which unofficially kicks off Summer Game Fest. CDL Championship: https://www.callofdutyleague.com/en-us/ Purchase Tickets: https://www.unlvtickets.com/eventInfo/spe/824/call-of-duty-league-championship-weekend-2023/ Daniel Tsay: https://twitter.com/dtsay56 LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tears of the Kingdom Strong Opening Weekend / Jonny Fewkes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 65:20


    In this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan sit down with Co-founder of NoSleepGames, Jonny Fewkes, to talk about their new game Annie and the AI available on Steam now! We get into Jonny's start in game development, working with Katy Bentz and the complexities of A.I. and how they relate to the human experience. Plus, Tears of the Kingdom strikes gold on its opening weekend and Overwatch 2 loses it's much anticipated hero mode and much more! Annie and the A.I. - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084460/Annie_and_the_AI/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/annieandtheai Jonny Fewkes: https://twitter.com/jonnyfewkes LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tears of the Kingdom / gaming journalist Grant Stoner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 65:53


    On this week's episode, Ryan and Lukas talk about the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Amazon's upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO and more. The guys also interview Grant Stoner, a gaming journalist who focuses on gaming accessibility for disabled gamers. Grant Stoner: https://twitter.com/Super_Crip1994 LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Redfall Falls Flat / Mercanthony

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 71:29


    On this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan are back in the RJ studio after three and a half years! The guys sit down with The Orange Man himself, Anthony Mercaldi, AKA: Mercanthony! Merc talks about his journey as a content creator, how he ended up in Las Vegas and his plans for the future. Plus Redfall releases in a rough state and Phil Spencer says Xbox already lost the console war and more! LAN Parties: https//twitter.com/lanpartiespod Mercanthony: Website: https://mercanthony.tv - Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/mercanthony - Instagram: https://instagram.com/mercanthony Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen - Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/thelukaseggen - Instagram: https://instagram.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 - Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/smitty2447 - Instagram: https://instagram.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    UK blocks Microsoft-Activision deal / Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 44:34


    On this week's episode, Ryan and Lukas talk about the latest development in Microsoft's attempt to buy Activision/Blizzard. The guys also chat about the Super Mario Bros. Movie crossing $1 billion at the box office, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and May's biggest game releases. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Game Awards concert / Amir Johnson and Kevin Forsstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 44:17


    On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan talk about the Game Awards 10-year concert and UnRecord. The guys also talk to HyperX Arena's Director of Esports Kevin Forsstrom and Social Media and Content Manager Amir Johnson about Allied Esports' new show, WANNABE. HyperX Arena: https://twitter.com/HyperXArena LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Kevin Forsstrom: https://twitter.com/KevinForsstrom Amir Johnson: https://twitter.com/Amirmekhij Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NAB 100th Anniversary / Halo Creative Director Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 31:03


    In this week's episode Lukas and Ryan are live from the 100th Anniversary of NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Convention, to talk about upcoming tech and changes in the broadcasting industry. Plus, Halo's 343 studios loses it's creative director, Super Mario Bros movie continues to see success at the box office, Minecraft Legends comes out, plus more! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Super Mario Bros Movie Smashes the Box Office / Anthony Dimoro - CEO and Founder Gamactica

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 61:55


    On this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan welcome back Anthony Dimoro, CEO and Found of Gamactica. We discuss the changes that have been going on over there, plus their work on a new streaming platform! We also discuss the huge weekend the Mario Bros movie had at the box office and the cast from Scott Pilgrim is coming back together for a new anime! Gamactica: https://gamactica.com - Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamactica Anthony Dimoro: https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiMoro LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanpartiespod - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7L6QrhjnFAbBxYiXBSPPuA Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    E3 is no more / Geek Freaks Podcast host Frank Lourence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 54:14


    On this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan welcome Frank Lourence from the Geek Freaks Podcast and network to the show. The guys talk about E3 and The Super Mario Bros. movie. Ryan and Lukas also interview Frank about how he started the Geek Freaks Network and more! Geek Freaks Podcast: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay / Jordan Wright - City of Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 70:35


    On this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan sit down with Jordan Wright, frontman for City of Sound! We discuss their connection to gaming, how Jordan got started out in music and their upcoming concert at Dreamhack! Plus, we get 10 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Ubisoft pulls out of E3. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod City of Sound: https://linktr.ee/cityofsoundmusic Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Lance Reddick / Resident Evil 4 Remake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 43:58


    On this week's episode, Ryan and Lukas talk about the tragic news of Lance Reddick's passing. The guys also chat about Resident Evil 4, The Last of Us, local fundraisers and more. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Starfield - Suicide Squad Delayed / Kevin Forsstrom - 5 Years at the HyperX Arena

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 56:56


    On this week's episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan again have the pleasure of sitting down with Kevin Forsstrom, Director of Esports at the HyperX Arena in The Luxor. This Saturday they will be celebrating with 16 tournaments, food, fun and of course video games! Plus, Starfield gets a slight delay and Suicide Squad pumps the brakes after fans downvoted the trailer into oblivion! HyperX Arena 5-year Celebration registration: bit.ly/hxalv5years LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Kevin Forsstrom: https://twitter.com/kevinforsstrom Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Oculus Quest Price Drop / Blind Squirrel Games CEO and Founder Brad Hendricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 43:28


    On this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan talk about the Oculus Quest 2's price drop, Las Vegas Inferno's donation to a local hospital and a surprise awards nomination for LAN Parties. Lukas also interviews Blind Squirrel Games Founder and CEO Brad Hendricks. The interview was recorded during DICE. Blind Squirrel Games: https://twitter.com/blind_squirrel_?lang=en LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Pokemon Direct / COD to Nintendo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 30:19


    **We apologize for the technical issues with our release. We encountered technical issues with the interview and decided to pull it from this week's episode. Thank you for your patience.** In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan discuss the Pokemon Direct and what we can expect from them this year! Plus, Microsoft commits to 10-year agreement with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to the Switch and Destiny 2 Lightfall has finally released! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Pokemon Direct / Jake Zim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 58:06


    In this week's episode, Lukas brings us an interview with Jake Zim, Senior Vice President of Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. Plus, what to expect from Pokemon this year, Microsoft commits to 10-year deal with Nintendo if they obtain Call of Duty and Destiny 2 Lightfall is finally here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Interview with Jan Jones Blackhurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 29:07


    While Ryan is out sick, Lukas interviews Jan Jones Blackhurst about the intersection of the esports and casino industries. Blackhurst is a former mayor of Las Vegas and serves on Board of Directors for several companies, including Caesars Entertainment and the Esports Entertainment Group. Blackhurst is also the Executive Director of the UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative. Blackhurst is a keynote speaker during next week's Casino Esports Conference. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    First Nintendo Direct of the Year / COD 2023?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 37:52


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan discuss Nintendo's first direct of the year, Activision pivots and announces that a new Call of Duty game will be coming out in the fall. Are they charging full price for a DLC? Plus Dead Island 2 pushes up their launch date! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The "Big 3" are skipping E3 / Pokémon GO sells 50,000 tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 34:07


    On this week's episode, Ryan and Lukas talk about Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft skipping E3 ... and discuss whether this is a big loss for the show. The guys also discuss several free to play games shutting down, Pokémon GO selling 50,000 tickets for its Las Vegas event and other local events coming. Finally, the guys discover they have some fun news to share with you ... and each other! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Microsoft Developer Direct / The Last of Us Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 56:29


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan discuss Microsoft's Developer Direct, what games they covered and their release dates, HBO's The Last of Us has officially been picked up for season 2, plus the Washington Post closes down their video game division and the Meta Quest Pro drops in price by $400! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lanpartiespodcast Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Marvel's Avengers coming to an end / Stream for a Cause Executive Director Robbie Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 53:14


    On this week's episode, Ryan and Lukas talk about Marvel's Avengers coming to an end and the second episode of The Last of Us. The guys also talk to Robbie Miller, Executive Director at Stream for a Cause, about how they are working to help connect streamers with nonprofits. Stream for a Cause: https://twitter.com/Streamcause Robbie Miller: https://twitter.com/jombielife LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Last of Us Tv Show Debuts / Playstation Update 7.00

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 43:49


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan discuss the first episode of HBO's The Last of Us. Be warned, they talk about the episode, so you may want to skip the beginning if you haven't watched it yet. Plus, Playstation firmware update 7.00 is around the corner and we finally get Discord integration plus more! LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Project Leonardo / Will you buy the Razer Edge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 52:12


    On this week's episode, Ryan and Lukas talk about PlayStation's Project Leonardo, the Last of Us and Borderlands. The guys also discuss whether we would buy the Razer Edge, a mobile gaming handheld that will be released on Jan. 26. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/LANPartiesPod Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Las Vegas Inferno Day / February Events in Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 45:31


    In this week's episode, Lukas and Ryan discuss the Las Vegas Inferno Day celebration, with tons of guests, DJ and giveaways, plus the Chinese government green-lights numerous international games for release and Las Vegas is geared up for a jam packed February with a ton of gaming events in town! Las Vegas Inferno Day Celebration RSVP: https://t.co/HyzLA7MMsT LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Most anticipated 2023 Games / Our Favorite 2022 Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 71:39


    In the final episode of the year, Lukas and Ryan talk about their most anticipated games of 2023 and they share who some of their favorite guests of the year were. It's a fun look back at some great moments, including moments with Jennifer Hale, Jason Kelley, Dr. Rachel Kowert, Julie Elven, Christopher Sean, Ahman Green and more. LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespod Lukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggen Ryan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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