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For adult gamers who enjoy playing video games but realistically have a life full or responsibilities. We talk new, old, mostly Nintendo stuff, while waxing poetic about the games of our youth. We also do reviews and let's plays on youtube.com/level30games

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    • Feb 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Level 30 Games Podcast: Season 3 Episode 01: Portable Gaming, Microsofts Foibles, and Console Exclusives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 56:16


    In an earnest conversation between Tom and Joe they discuss the changing landscape in portable gaming the Switch 2 could be facing, what the heck Microsoft is doing, and how important console exclusives are.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 08 - PART 2: End of Year Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 34:23


    The second half to the last episode of the season! We go through our own custom ceremony and award games we played this year, and trivia back throughout time to see what games have taken top honors over the last 25 years.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 08 - PART 1: 2023 Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 56:47


    Part 1 of our two part season finale! In the first half Tom, Joe, and Drew go through the calendar of releases and discuss what we liked, didn't liked, made fun of, etc. Make sure to catch up on Part 2 soon!

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 07: The Zelda Movie Is Real, Mario Wonder Impressions, SNES Audio Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 63:14


    In this very special episode Joe and Tom are joined by Level 30 Friend and companion Drew to discuss the announcement of the Zelda movie, some thoughts on Super Mario Wonder, and also play a little SNES Audio Challenge.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 06: Mario Tier-List, Charles Martinet is "Let's-a-gone" and Mushroom Kingdom Trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 73:17


    Ada is back and she joins Tom and Joe while they discuss the recent departure of voice actor Charles Martinet. Collectively we tackle making our mainline Mario game tier list, and Joe and Ada are put through the wringer with some Mushroom Kingdom Trivia.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 05: Switch 2 Rumors, Videogame TV Shows, TotK Updates, 8-Bit "Name That Tune"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 71:12


    July's episode is coming in a little late I know, but we have a mega episode to share with you. Joe and Tom discuss the recent headlines of Nintendo's successor to the Switch coming as early next next year, video games that are being turned into TV shows, and of course, our monthly Tear of the Kingdom play through stories. If it's games and trivia your into, we test Joe with an NES only 8-bit name that tune. How many can he get right? How many can you? Listen and enjoy!

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 04: Nintendo Direct Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 55:47


    After Nintendo deluged many of it's 2023 announcements for the end of year, Tom and Joe dissect the direct, give updates on their Tears of the Kingdom Progress, and play a little game of Splat-Quest! Previous Episodes: 203 Tears of the Kingdom Impressions: https://youtu.be/gOw7-t8MkGw 202: One Hit Wonders: https://youtu.be/syW14Cj2kYw 201: Nintendo Direct Reactions: https://youtu.be/F-UrDqA2xto

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 03: Tears of the Kingdom Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 61:20


    After just scratching the surface of Tears of the Kingdom, Joe and Tom discus their history with the Legend of Zelda franchise! Everything from impressions of the latest game, to a long history of botched Zelda launch-day stories, this episode is entirely dedicate to one of our most favorite franchises of all time.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 02: One Hit Wonders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 59:43


    In a duo show, Tom and Joe revisit some of their favorite games considered one hit wonders. Games that made a big impact (for better or worse) but never had a sequel made for them. We also chat a little about what we are playing, and play a little game of F*ck, Marry, Kill: Lesser of Three Evils edition.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Season 2 Ep. 01: February Nintendo Direct Reactions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 64:48


    A relaunch! We're back! Hopefully for good! In this brand new episode we discuss the February 8th Nintendo Direct, but really focus in on Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remaster, and our most anticipated new release...Fashion Designer! Make sure you check out our youtube channel for the video podcast and more!

    Level 30 Games Podcast Ep.15: 2021 Game Awards Show Thoughts, Year End Highlights, NES/SNES Trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 50:20


    After a long hiatus Tom, Joe, and Kevin are back, discussing their feelings on the 2021 Game Awards Show, their highlights of the year, and a little NES/SNES trivia in respects to the passing of Nintendo's Masayuki Eumora.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Ep. 14: It's OK to Quit Games, Mario is Dead, And Sony Pulls the Plug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 67:31


    We think it's OK to quit playing a game before you finish and why there shouldn't be a stigma around those that do.  News of the week detail Mario 3D Collection's end of life, Switch Pro rumors are heating up, Sony pulling the plug on some of their digital storefronts, as well as what games we think would make fun AR experiences after the odd Pikmin AR announcement.  Lastly, our question of the month asks "what is one game franchise you wish you loved as much as everybody else?"  All that and more on the Level 30 Games Podcast!

    Level 30 Games Podcast Ep. 13: Are the Console Wars Dead? Nintendo Dominates Japan, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 53:43


    In this episode the ENTIRE gang sits down for the very first time to discuss the Nintendo Switch Pro that Nintendo denied formally, the cancelled Goldeneye game that never was, and we talk about (with Nintendo's domination of the Japanese market) are the console wars dead.  We throw in a little Zelda at the end but we're saving that for another episode ;) UPDATE:  The audio issues within the episode have been corrected and a new file uploaded.  Sorry for any playback issues -Tom 2/17/21

    Level 30 Games Podcast Ep. 12 Part 2: GAME OF THE DECADE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 96:26


    In the final episode of the year, Joe, Kevin, and Tom breakdown the best games over the last decade year by year from 2010 up to now.  We plead our cases to one another, make some tough decisions, and agonize on what we think is the best gaming experience, most monumental to the industry, and of course the most fun.  Enjoy the past 10 years of gaming in this super-sized episode.

    Level 30 Games Podcast Ep. 12 Part 1: The Game Awards Recap / Game of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 47:56


    Joe, Kevin, and Tom sit and recap the 7th Annual Game Awards (2020) presentation discussing highs and lows of the show, special announcements, and of course winners and snubs.  Lastly, we start our games of the year conversation.  This is Part 1 of a 2 part podcast.  Part 2 will be release the end of the month.  

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 11: Thoughts on Mario 3D Allstars and The Next-Gen Rivalry Looms Large

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 73:58


    We sit and discus our thoughts on Nintendo's collection of classic Mario games in the 3D All Stars release as well as some of the other 35th anniversary announcements.  Next Gen console wars heat up as we discuss the advantages and disadvantages the PS5 and Xbox Series X bring to the table with launch day getting closer and closer.

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 10: Mario's 35th Anniversary, Joycon Drift, and a Heated debate on Game Length

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 77:07


    We've officially hit double digits!  Episode 10!  We were gone for so long but now we're back!  And this is an episode we are so very proud of so please do give a listen and enjoy.  In episode 10 we discuss Mario's 35th anniversary, a lackadaisical apology from Nintendo on Joycon drift, and we debate the notion of video games being too long.

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 09: Nintendo Direct Mini, Animal Crossing, Next Gen Console Discussion, and F/M/K Mainline Mario Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 57:35


    We may be quarantined but that does't mean we can't bring you some Level 30 gaming goodness from afar!  Joe, Ada, and Tom are excited to bring you another episode where we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct news and insight, some Animal Crossing stuff, next-gen insight for Microsoft and Sony, as well as play a little F***/Marry/Kill with what are our least favorite and most desired Mario games.  Enjoy!NOTE:  Please bear with the slightly lower audio quality as we recorded remotely the best we could.Check us out on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPikJyduNuK5mvmix_mU8rQEpisode 08: https://youtu.be/2azeURAvGyQEpisode 07: https://youtu.be/7Q0Vtv4WKs0 Episode 06: https://youtu.be/xYOQmJymrsc 

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 08: Animal Crossing Direct, Metroid Prime 4, Pikmin 4, Mario Kart 9 and some more wishful thinking!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 62:20


    We give some thoughts on the Animal Crossing direct, get into the rumors from last episode we got wrong (which was all of them) and discuss the next wave of internet chatter involving Metroid Prime 4, Pikmin 4, and Mario Kart 9.  Without asking for listener questions we discuss first and third party games we'd like to see on the system, and Kevin acts as an ambassador to Blockbuster Video.Check us out on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPikJyduNuK5mvmix_mU8rQEpisode 07: https://youtu.be/7Q0Vtv4WKs0 Episode 06: https://youtu.be/xYOQmJymrscEpisode 05: https://youtu.be/apFI-UFPCVE

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 07: Switch Hardware AND Software Rumors, 2020 Outlook, Multiple Directs, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 82:41


    This episode starts off the rails a little bit but man do we dig into some good things.  Mostly what 2020 looks like for the switch, including the Switch Pro rumors as they are back again and what the release schedule looks like.  Not to mention we've had TWO directs since the start of the year both for Pokemon and Smash Bros.  Yeah, there is a lot to unpack.  For those inclined, check out the youtube video to see the new set and let us know what you think!Check us out on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPikJyduNuK5mvmix_mU8rQEpisode 06: https://youtu.be/xYOQmJymrscEpisode 05: https://youtu.be/apFI-UFPCVE Episode 04: https://youtu.be/u4oG4uUSVcY

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 06: 2019 In Review, Game Awards Discussion, Favorite Games of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 83:40


    Tom, Joe, and Kevin (he's alive!) sit down to discuss the Game Awards, as well as the Nintendo's year in review as it was a doozy. There is also a lot of chaos as we go off the rails a few times so enjoy the zaniness that is, and we'll join you again next year!Check us out on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPikJyduNuK5mvmix_mU8rQEpisode 05: https://youtu.be/apFI-UFPCVE Episode 04: https://youtu.be/u4oG4uUSVcY Episode 03: https://youtu.be/xU1I5f_IAlY 

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 05: Pokemon Sword and Shield Thoughts, The Game Awards, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 66:15


    Joe and Tom (Kevin couldn't make it) discuss their thoughts on whether or not Pokemon Sword and Shield works for busy adults, as well as their thoughts on the opening hours of the game.  Finally, we get into the Game Award Nominees, what we are playing, and of course answer some listener questions.

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 04: Mario Kart Mobile, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and Zelda BotW 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 71:25


    With three big heavy hitters like that in the title you know we ran long today.  The gang discusses Nintendo's latest mobile offering, recap some of the recent Pokemon news while injecting some thoughts on the long running series' debut on switch, while trying to pin point exactly when Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is releasing.

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 03: Gamestops, Ring Fit, Super Nintendo, and the Ever Growing Backlog

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 64:55


    In this episode we tackle what the closing of more GameStop stores means for the average game buyer/player while we reflect back on the special moments we had shopping as kids then working at different stores as teens.  Ring Fit Adventure makes it's creepy debut, we run through some of the SNES games and Direct news from a few weeks ago, an finally, we answer a great listener question on what to do about managing a backlog of games.

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 02: SNES on Switch, The Super Scope Returns, Rumors and Listener Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 59:12


    Tom, Joe, and Kevin are back this episode to discuss the likelihood of SNES games on switch while talking about the games we'd like to see (Super Scope?  Really?)  We also get into some Nintendo news, what's happening in the rumor mill, and answer some listener questions about games that touched our hearts young and old.  Enjoy!

    Level 30 Podcast Ep. 01: Welcome to the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 53:59


    Welcome to the Level 30 Podcast!  In our first episode Tom, Joe, and Kevin sit down to discuss the Switch Lite, some Nintendo News, What we are playing with some insight to our future Fire Emblem review, as well as answer some listener inquiries.

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