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The Midwest Game Nerds Podcast seeks to discuss the latest trends, news, releases, and more in the video game industry.

Midwest Game Nerds Podcast


    • Nov 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Bonus Sidequest - Potpourri of Sidequest Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 56:27


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.Music, TV, food, and 3D printing -- what more could you ask for from an MGNP sidequest?Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email (midwestgamenerds@gmail.com)!Become a patron by visiting our Patreon!If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 234 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 plus a little Windblown and STRAFTAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 62:13


    Bryan carries the podcast as he has checked out a bit of Windblown in early access and STRAFTAT as well as the new Call of Duty! All of that plus plenty of news.What we've been playing:(0:02:49) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)(0:07:30) Silent Hill 2 (PS2)(0:08:58) Windblown (PC Early Access)(0:19:11) STRAFTAT (PC)(0:22:42) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)Patch Notes:(0:29:46) Somehow there are five spiritual successors in the works from previous Disco Elysium devs?(0:32:49) Remedy has announced FBC: Firebreak(0:37:44) Vampire Survivors is receiving a massive officially licensed Castlevania DLC pack for only $4(0:39:50) Sony seems to be parting out Destiny developer Bungie, and they've shut down Concord developer Firewalk as well as mobile developer Neon Koi(0:44:07) Video game publishers have prevented libraries from hosting remote digital repositories of out of print games(0:47:38) Nintendo has announced Nintendo Music, an iOS and Android app for listening to music from Nintendo gamesSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnetIf you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MGNP Sidequest - Disney Cruisin' and Bryan's Keyboard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 16:36


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.Bryan briefly talks about his new keyboard case (I don't get it, either) and Alex went on a Disney Cruise!Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email (midwestgamenerds@gmail.com)!Become a patron by visiting our Patreon!If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 233 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 39:29


    Jon's finally back to playing Rainbow Six Siege, Bryan just can't quit Destiny 2, and Alex has checked out the first Zelda game where you get to play as Zelda!What we've been playing:(0:00:00) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)(0:00:00) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)(0:00:00) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (NS)(0:00:00) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)Patch Notes:(0:00:00) After 14 years, Red Dead Redemption finally makes it to PC(0:00:00) Microsoft studio 343 Industries has been rebranded as "Halo Studios" and they're staffing up as they are developing multiple Halo games in Unreal Engine 5(0:00:00) Nintendo is releasing... an alarm clock?Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnetIf you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MGNP Sidequests - Linkin Park, Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, and Alex's Tears!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 35:02


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.Alex found the Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon wants to talk the recent Linkin Park news, and Alex cried at an episode of Bluey!Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email (midwestgamenerds@gmail.com)!Become a patron by visiting our Patreon!If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 232 -Towerborne and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 65:07


    Bryan is checking out Towerborne in early access, Alex finished up Astro Bot, is checking out UFO 50, and bought a Quest 2 to play Beat Saber, and Sony had a State of Play with lots of new announcements!What We've Been Playing:(0:02:40) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S) (0:04:06) Wooting 60HE+ Keyboard(0:12:28) Towerborne (PC)(0:16:10) Astro Bot (PS5)(0:18:30) UFO 50 (PC)(0:20:24) Oculus Quest 2/BeatSaber(0:25:0) Destiny 2? (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)News:(0:34:09) All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned (But their existing publisher deals will be fulfilled)(0:37:26) Nintendo is suing Palworld developer Pocketpair just as Palworld is released on PS5(0:41:59) Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 14th, 2025(0:44:34) Sony's September 2024 State of PlaySupport us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnetIf you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MGNP Sidequests - Coke Oreos, Oreo Coke, Interview with a Vampire (AMC), and Industry (HBO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 16:36


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.Short but sweet! We're on the hunt for Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon has watched the entirety of Interview With the Vampire from AMC, and Alex has started watching Industry on HBO.Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email (midwestgamenerds@gmail.com)!Become a patron by visiting our Patreon!If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 231 - Star Wars Outlaws, Astro Bot, and Tactical Breach Wizards (Plus PS5 Pro Announcement)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 85:00


    Bryan returns and we've all somehow played new games! Alex and Jon checked out Star Wars Outlaws, Bryan's been playing Tactical Breach Wizards, and Alex picked up Astro Bot! All that, plus Sony has finally announced the PlayStation 5 Pro!What We've Been Playing:(0:06:04) Tactical Breach Wizards (PC)(0:12:31) Sins of a Solar Empire II (PC)(0:19:22) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)(0:26:52) Elden Ring (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)(0:36:40) Starfield (PC, XSX/S)(0:42:29) Astro Bot (PS5)(0:48:32) Star Wars Outlaws (PC, PS5, XSX/S)News:(1:10:36) Sony has shut down Concord after 17 days(1:13:25) Sony announced the PlayStation 5 ProSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnetIf you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 230 – PSVR2 on PC and Revisiting Starfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 89:15


    Allan joins us to talk about his experience with PSVR2! Plus Jon checks in on Starfield and Alex moves on to Demon's Souls after finishing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:33) Starfield (PC, XSX/S) (0:29:45) Firewatch (PS4, XBO, Switch, PC) (0:31:12) Dysmantle (PS4/5, XBO/X/S, Switch, iOS, Android, PC, macOS) (0:33:30) Assassin's …

    MGNP Sidequests – A Whole Lotta Music! Plus Vacations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 35:56


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Alex talks about the new Louis Cole album! Jon's bought a bunch of vinyl! …

    Episode 229 – Disneyland Adventures and Lots of News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 57:43


    Alex is still hooked on Elden Ring but Jon has been playing Disneyland Adventures! At least that's something new! Plus there's plenty of news to talk about! This week's segments are as follows: (0:03:54) More Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (Sorry everyone!) Alex's Malenia Fight on Youtube (0:12:05) Disneyland Adventures …

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    MGNP Sidequests – Local Food and The Acolyte Full Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 40:42


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon talks about some local cuisine and then he and Alex discuss the entire …

    Episode 228 – Aggregated Greatest Games List

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 72:43


    This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:50) Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:23:08) Microsoft is implementing GeForce Now for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Are Working on an App for Fire TV (0:30:24) u/IlmeniAVG's Aggregated Greatest Games List Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us …

    MGNP Sidequests – The Bear Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 66:13


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Bryan finally sticks around for a sidequest! And Erica joins us! So we can …

    Episode 227 – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 67:09


    All three of us are revisiting the Lands Between as we dip back into Elden Ring and Alex has been checking out the DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree! We also talk about new changes to Xbox Game Pass and whether or not our subscriptions remain in tact… This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:48) Shining Force: Resurrection …

    MGNP Sidequests – Jon’s New Dishwasher and The Acolyte First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 29:51


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon got a new dishwasher and that's what gets us excited these days, a …

    Episode 226 – Alan Wake II: Night Springs DLC, Humanity, 7th Guest VR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 75:43


    Bryan booted up Cyberpunk and Hades, Jon has restarted Elden Ring, and Alex checked out some PSVR2 titles and the latest content for Alan Wake II! All of that plus some news! This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:02) Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:03:26) Hades (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S, NS, iOS, Mac) (0:10:35) Elden Ring (PC, NS, …

    Episode 225 – Destiny 2: The Final Shape and select Summer Game Fest Announcements!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024


    This week Corey joins us so that he and Bryan can tell us about the latest Destiny 2 expansion: The Final Shape! We also talk about some of the most exciting announcements out of Summer Game Fest! This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:42) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:31:43) Balatro (PC, NS, PS4/5, …

    MGNP Sidequests – Google AI Overview Fails and Music Recs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Somehow we arrive at Google's AI Overview and some of its worst fails, and …

    Episode 224 – Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024


    This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:02:42) Fallout 4 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:14:45) Baldur's Gate 3 (PC, PS5, XSX/S) (0:25:50) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (PC, NS) Patch Notes (0:37:35) Rainbow Six Siege's new subscription model (0:45:07) Lego will release a Deku Tree set (0:53:54) CoD BlOps 6 will be on …

    Episode 223 – Hades II Early Access and Animal Well

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 66:17


    This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:03:14) Hades II Early Access (PC) (0:08:20) Fallout 4 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:14:48) Princess Peach: Showtime! Demo (NS) (0:17:52) Bryan's Lightning Round (Modern Warfare 2, Baldur's Gate 3, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC) (0:24:03) Animal Well (PC, PS5, …

    Episode 222 – Fallout Season 1 (TV Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 84:47


    Allan joins the regular crew to talk about the new Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime! This week's segments are as follows: (0:04:20) What We've Been Playin' Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5), Harold Halibut, and more! (0:26:00) Fallout Season 1 (Amazon Prime) (0:39:22) SPOILERS START Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …

    MGNP Sidequests – Triple Dimension Printing. The Gamma Foundation, and Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 47:36


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Alex is still tinkering with his 3D printer, Jon is working on The Gamma …

    Episode 221 – Resident Evil 4 VR First Impressions and News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 50:52


    Alex has tried out the first couple chapters of Resident Evil 4 VR and Jon has a bunch of games he wants to check out! That plus a whole load of game news on this week's episode. This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:04:30) Resident Evil 4 VR (PSVR2) (0:14:50) Final Fantasy …

    MGNP Sidequests – Mr. Kabob, Poke Poke, Night Verses, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 26:11


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon and Alex talk about some local food joints, some new music recs, and …

    Episode 220 – More Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, and PSVR2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 82:27


    We make good on some listener feedback we received earlier in the year! Jon's finished Final Fantasy VII Remake and has started Rebirth! Alex got a PSVR2 and finally checked out Horizon: Call of the Mountain. Bryan is still plugging away at The Quarry. All of that plus the talk around a PlayStation 5 Pro and some clever Helldivers …

    MGNP Sidequests – Spiced Coca-Cola, Dune Part Two, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 31:52


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon and Alex both tried Spiced Coca-Cola! Alex saw Dune: Part Two this weekend. Jon's …

    Episode 219 – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and more Helldivers 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 67:43


    We're all still playing Helldivers 2, Jon continues to gain ground in Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Alex has started Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:06:26) Helldivers 2 (PS5, PC) (0:28:46) Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS5/4, PC) and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

    MGNP Sidequests – Serving Size Rage and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 29:40


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Bryan watched the Tetris film on Apple TV+, Jon checked out Heaven Adores You on Amazon …

    Episode 218 – Helldivers 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 59:03


    Unexpectedly, the game nerds have all jumped on Helldivers 2! Alex talks a little about Remnant 2 and the Final Fantasy Rebirth Demo, Jon talks a little about Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Bryan talks a little about The Quarry. We also discuss the recent Xbox business update and This week's segments are as follows: The Backlog …

    MGNP Sidequests – Pizza and Mr & Mrs Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 26:44


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon checked out Marco's Pizza for the first time which leads to more pizza …

    Episode 217 – Most Anticipated Games of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 58:57


    The game nerds are back! Alex talks about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Home Safety Hotline, and Lunacid, while Bryan talks about The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope and the Tribes 3: Rivals playtest, and Jon jumps back into Death Stranding Director's Cut. They also talk about their most anticipated games of 2024! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

    MGNP Sidequests – 3D Printing Again plus True Detective and Dave Chappelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 31:59


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Alex's 3D printer is up and running! He also checked out the season premiere …

    Episode 216 – Top 5 of 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 82:44


    2023 had a lot of great games to play! We'll go over our individual top 5 games of the year, pick a podcast game of the year, and award some superlatives: Best Free Game Biggest Letdown Best Ongoing Game Best Indie Title Most Infuriatingly Fun Game Most Infuriating Game Best Example of an All-Around Good …

    Episode 215 – The 2023 Game Awards Winners and Announcements (Plus GTA VI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 61:27


    This week we talk about the winners of the 2023 Game Awards and several of the big announcements from the show! Also, Rockstar dropped a trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and Prophecy Games has announced Tribes 3: Rivals! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

    MGNP Sidequests – 3D Printed Drums, hbomberguy, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 56:32


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon's 3D printing a drumset and listening to the latest Codeseven album while Alex …

    Episode 214 – Super Mario RPG, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Alan Wake II, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 72:47


    Bryan makes his triumphant return to the podcast to talk about the new Switch Lite he bought to play Super Mario Bros. Wonder while Alex has finished up Spider-Man and has moved onto Alan Wake II and Super Mario RPG! This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:02:33) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (0:04:37) Super Mario RPG …

    MGNP Sidequests – Printing in the Third Dimension

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 41:27


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Alex asks Jon about his journey into 3D printing! Send us your ideas for …

    Episode 213 – More Spider-Man 2, Triangle Strategy, and News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 65:02


    Bryan is still out on assignment, so Alex talks a bit more Spider-Man 2, Jon talks Triangle Strategy, and they both talk about some of the latest game news! This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:07:42) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (0:18:35) Triangle Strategy (NS, PC) Patch Notes (0:31:00) Layoffs have hit Destiny …

    MGNP Sidequests – The Fall of the House of Usher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 72:44


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon, Alex, and Nick convene to talk about the latest Mike Flanagan show on …

    Episode 212 – Cocoon and First Impressions of Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 81:20


      Nick joins Jon and Alex to talk about Cocoon, the new puzzle game from the lead gameplay designer of PlayDead's Limbo and Inside! Alex has also played a little bit of both Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder! We also come back around to discuss the current state of Ubisoft, somehow. This week's segments are as follows: …

    MGNP Sidequests – Y3000 Coke Zero, Little Lou’s, and more Strike Force Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 28:24


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon and Alex tried the new “Y3000” futuristic flavored Coke Zero, discuss the deliciousness …

    Episode 211 – Mortal Kombat 1, Lies of P First Impressions, and Revisiting Cyberpunk 2077

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 71:17


    Alex has finished Mortal Kombat 1 and played a bit of the invasions mode! He also checked out Lies of P on Xbox Game Pass. Jon has restarted Cyberpunk 2077 after picking up Phantom Liberty. This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:10:13) Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5, XSX, PC, NS) (0:19:15) Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4/5, XO/SX, …

    MGNP Sidequests – Sleep Token at the Masonic, Strike Force Five, and Ahsoka

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 37:46


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon (and Bryan) got to see Sleep Token at the Masonic Temple, Alex has …

    Episode 210 – Starfield and Mortal Kombat 1 First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 56:48


    Bethesda's latest is finally out — we talk about the wonders of Starfield! Also, Alex has started Mortal Kombat 1. This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:02:54) Starfield (XSX, PC) (0:48:38) Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5, XSX, PC, NS) Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social …

    Episode 209 – Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Wrestlequest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 88:43


    There are a lot of games to play! We're still playing Baldur's Gate 3 but we've also started Armored Core VI and a little bit of WrestleQuest! This week's segments are as follows: What We've Been Playin' (0:05:29) Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) (0:28:12) Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PS5, XSX, PC) (0:50:52) Remnant: From the Ashes (PS4, …

    Episode 208 – Gran Turismo (The Movie!) and Baldur’s Gate 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 108:23


    Neill Blomkamp made a Gran Turismo movie and we attended an early screening for PlayStation fans! Nick joins Jon, Bryan, and Alex to discuss it. We've also played a bit of Baldur's Gate 3 although we will definitely be playing much more. This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:16) Film Review: Gran Turismo (0:32:36) SPOILERS START What …

    MGNP Sidequests – Barbenheimer, Rob Thomas, and Castlevania: Nocturne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 16:49


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Alex has seen Oppenheimer and Barbie, Rob Thomas returns to the sidequests (as a …

    Episode 207 – The Backlog Feat. Remnant: From the Ashes, Death Stranding, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 66:36


    Bryan's back! While none of us have been playing anything particularly new, we've all been dabbling in several games here and there. Plus, the NoClip Archive is awesome, and the successor to the Nintendo Switch is likely to be out in 2024. This week's segments are as follows: The Backlog: (0:05:34) Alex: Remnant: From the …

    MGNP Sidequests – The Bear Season 2, Sleep Token’s ‘Take Me Back to Eden’, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 45:15


    MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon and Alex discuss the entirety of Hulu/FX's The Bear with out a whole …

    Episode 206 – Marvel Snap Conquest Mode, Sludge Life 2, Pikmin 4 Demo and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 66:33


    Without Bryan around to groan about it, Jon and Alex fall down another Marvel Snap hole and talk about the craziness surrounding the FTC vs Microsoft trial. This week's segments are as follows: Whatcha' Been Playin': (0:04:26) Jon: Sludge Life 2, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Death Stranding Director's Cut, (0:39:17) Alex: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of …

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