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Whether you want to listen in on a casual conversation about video games, a light hearted talk about certain titles and consoles, or even a thoughtful analysis from two friends who play them all, we've got you covered!

Play Your Way


    • Aug 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Ep. 35: Real Time Vs. Turn Based

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 18:33


    On today's episode, we discuss our experiences with Real Time and Turn Based games. We also go over which we prefer.

    Ep. 34: Nintendo 3DS: A Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 35:15


    This week, we continue our monthly series where we take a look back at a console or handheld. The PlayStation 2 is the topic of conversation for this episode. We discuss our experiences with the deice, some games that we are looking forward to playing, and how the device holds up today.

    Ep. 33: Retro Gaming Vs. Modern Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 35:02


    On today's episode, we discuss retro gaming and some of our experiences with it. We also talk a little bit more about some of our experiences with modern gaming.

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    Ep. 32: What We've Been Playing (Vol. 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 31:19


    Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment.

    Ep. 31: Let's Talk About DLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 33:14


    On today's episode, we discuss how DLC has been handled in the past, how we think it will be handled in the future, and what are some of the biggest games to have DLC. We also discuss our experiences with it and some that we would still like to play.

    Ep. 30: Origin Story ft. The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 85:19


    On today's episode, we are joined by Adam and Kiaran from The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog. We go over how the two met, what led to them working together, and also go over some of their thoughts on some current events in gaming. Click here to listen to them on your preferred platform: https://linktr.ee/GoodBadBacklog

    Ep. 29: Nintendo 64: A Retrospective Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 26:59


    On today's episode, we continue our retrospective series after a month off. We discuss the Nintendo 64, our experiences with the console, and our thoughts on how it holds up today.

    Ep. 28: Open World Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 24:24


    On today's episode, Play Your Way examines open world games, and compares them to more linear experiences.

    Ep. 27: What We've Been Playing (Vol. 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 44:33


    Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment.

    Ep. 26: E3 2021 Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 64:32


    On today's episode, we discuss the games that interested us most from the recent E3.

    Ep. 25: Single Player Vs. Multiplayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 49:23


    On today's episode, we discuss our histories with multiplayer games. We also examine how our splits between single player gaming and multiplayer gaming have changed over the years.

    Ep. 24: Play Your Way Examines E3 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 51:35


    On this episode, Play Your Way decides to take a look at some of the prevalent rumors about next week's E3. We also discuss whether or not we think the rumors will take place.

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    Ep. 23: What We've Been Playing (Vol. 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 73:35


    Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment.

    Ep. 22: Nintendo DS Shovelware

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 46:11


    On this week's episode, we decided to expand on our favorite part of last week's episode. We take a look at the shovelware that was on the DS and discuss some of the games that stood out to us.

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    Ep. 21: Nintendo DS: A Retrospective Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 52:39


    I'll be honest with you, this episode went a little off the rails. We take a look back at the Nintendo DS and discuss our personal experiences with it. We also lose our minds discussing some of the random games that were released on it.

    Ep. 20: Games We Want Revived

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 38:31


    On today's episode we discuss various games and series we would love to see comeback. We also discuss how likely it is for our choices to return.

    Ep. 19: What We've Been Playing (Vol.3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 58:35


    Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment

    Ep. 18: Spin-Off Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 51:40


    On today's episode, the topic is Spin-Off Games. Brian and Ethan discuss the Spin-offs they have played, the Spin-Offs they would love to see, and the Spin-Offs they plan to play.

    Ep. 17: PlayStation 2: A Retrospective Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 41:15


    This week, we continue our monthly series where we take a look back at a console or handheld. The PlayStation 2 is the topic of conversation for this episode. We discuss our experiences with the console, some games that we are looking forward to playing, and how the console holds up today.

    Ep. 16: Favorite Side Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 32:49


    On today's episode, Brian and Ethan discuss their favorite side characters in gaming and go over what makes them so good. To avoid spoilers for some of Ethan's picks, skip to the timestamps below. Kreia - 13:41 Arvis - 23:01 Lewyn - 29:16

    Ep. 15: Games Based Off Other Forms of Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 43:15


    On this episode, Brian and Ethan discuss games based off of movies, books, and tv shows and go over some of their favorites.

    Ep. 14: What We've Been Playing (Vol.2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 54:09


    Today is the next episode in our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we have beaten since our last installment.

    Ep. 13: Game Boy: A Retrospective Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 58:33


    This week we start our new monthly series where we take a look back at a console or handheld, and examine the impact it had on gaming. We start off with the Game Boy and all of it's iterations. We discuss our personal experiences with the handheld, some of the standout games, and how it holds up today.

    Ep. 12: Side Quests & Item Collecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 50:02


    On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan discuss what they like and dislike about side quests, and share their thoughts on games that focus on item collecting. They also discuss certain games that stick out in those regards.

    Ep. 11: Ranking Video Game Elements

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 49:41


    On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan rank the elements of video games from most important to least important.

    Bonus Episode: State of Play/Pokémon Presents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 29:20


    Today is a bonus episode! Brian and Ethan share their thoughts on the recent State of Play and Pokémon Presents and talk about what they are looking forward to the most.

    Ep. 10: Digital vs. Physical

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 45:57


    On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan discuss the pros and cons of digital and physical media and talk about which one they prefer.

    Ep. 9: What We've Been Playing (Vol.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 68:49


    Today's episode is the first installment in a new series where we will check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we have beaten so far this year. Tune in to find out the painful challenge that Ethan is subjecting himself to and how Brian is getting through his backlog so quickly.

    Ep. 8: 3 Consoles: 3 Platforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 35:04


    On this episode, Brian and Ethan are forced to pick one console from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo to play for the rest of their lives! They also attempt to guess what the other person chose.

    Ep. 7: Choose Your Difficulty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 43:53


    This week, Brian and Ethan go over their personal histories with video game difficulties and how they approach them now. They also take a look at some of the toughest game modes they could find and go over a list of some of the most difficult games to ever be released.

    Ep. 6: Persona 5 Royal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 94:34


    This week, Brian and Ethan dive into Persona 5 Royal and examine their favorite (and least favorite) aspects of the game. They also examine the changes made from the base game and discuss the content added in the Third Semester.

    Ep. 5: Collecting Vs. Playing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 43:30


    This week, the guys take a look into the world of video game collecting while Brian shares some stories about his own experiences game hunting. They also discuss what separates a video game player from a collector.

    Ep. 4: Co-Op Gaming Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 38:37


    On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan take a look back on their experiences with Co-Op gaming and discuss some of their favorite games, as well as some of the worst. While doing so, they also examine how Co-Op gaming has changed over the years and what may have been the cause.

    Ep. 3: 2021 Video Game Anticipations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 82:52


    In this episode, Brian and Ethan take a look into the future and talk about the games that they plan on playing in 2021. They also discuss their fantasy announcements for the new year.

    Ep. 2: What Did We Play in 2020?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 88:15


    On this episode, Brian and Ethan breakdown all of the games that they beat in 2020. They also give their top 3 games of the year and discuss their worst game of the year.

    Ep. 1: Welcome to Play Your Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 69:41


    Welcome to the Play Your Way Podcast. In this episode, Brian and Ethan introduce themselves by going over their early years in gaming; as well as, where they are now. They also take a look at their visions for the future of the podcast.

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