Player Player: A Video Game Podcast

It's Friday so you know we couldn't let y'all go into the weekend without a little Cooldown episode. This week is just more booling and fooling. It's what we do best. ------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Wow a second episode has hit the airwaves this week??? And it's not a Cooldown™???? Man, the Player Player boys must have really been cooking in their absence these past 14 days. Honestly I think all fans of the podcast should get down on their hands and knees and bow down to Player Player. Swear your allegiance and loyalty. It's only right after what they've done for you. Anyways, we got a good episode this week where we discuss all that happened during Summer Games Fest. We also took some time to go over all the shiny new demos we played during this season's Steam Next Fest. ------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Hey everybody this is Arsene writing the bio this week. Just wanted to give you a slight heads up on this week's episode. Yes I may have stated that Joseph's points were valid but I want to clarify that they are only valid in the context of this iteration Mario Kart. Mario Kart World is and will forever be best iteration of Mario Kart and its little quirks are only detrimental to the whiny little nooblets who aren't able to win races in 150CC. Thank you for your time.  ------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

We are on the eve of both the Switch 2 release and the Summer Game Fest weekend, so you know we had to do run run-through of how we predict everything will go down. We talk PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, and all the games we are hoping and praying to see. ------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

The boys do some catching up, and end by revisiting the motives of the key players of The Last of Us Part 2   ------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

The boys break down what has seemingly become an instant classic: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Still no idea what Clair Obscur is though.   ------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Has Joseph finally finished Invincible? What viral meme does Arsene have for us this week? Why is the Boston Logan Airport one of worst-designed major airports in America? All these questions and more will be answered this time on dragonball z?

This title is complete clickbait, but we do at least discuss all these keywords at different points in the pod. But seriously, we have so many topics to touch on this week, it was impossible to pick a main topic: PAX East, Marathon woes, Death Stranding 2, Doom the Dark Ages, you name it, we talked about it.   ------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

We got a truly unconventional episode for you all this week folks. No HoopMan? No problem! Arsene takes the listeners on a drive through space and time giving updates on his life and spreading the good word about Clair Obscur. (No Cooldown episode this week because this kinda is a combo episode I guess idk) -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica   Shoutout Lofi HipHop Girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTRiuFIWV54

It's not about what happens, it's about how you deal with it.

The boys dive head first into the GTA 6 trailer before briefly discussing how soon many gamers may be priced out of the hobby. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene

Arsene gives us his Sinners review and Joseph goes on an adventure. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

After giving their Expedition 33 impressions, the boys break down their favorite game so far, dish out their way too early game of the year predictions, and debate if 2025 is already eligible for the GOAT conversation -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Arsene talks us through one of his recent financial excursions... -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Is this not crazy? -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Even though we immediately go off the rails in this episode, we eventually get back on track long enough to give our thoughts on the latest Switch 2 news, what we've been playing, and what is already being heralded as game of the year: Blue Prince. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

I'm not gonna say too much in the description today. Just know that ya boys are keeping it wild for 30 minutes straight. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

I know y'all see the pun in the title. I'm so clever wow! Get it? It's tariffble because we got tariffs affecting the hobby that we love so dearly! Just keep smiling through the pain y'all :'). Anyways we got some fun stuff to talk about with the Switch 2, the games we're playing and the upcoming game showcases! Hope you enjoy! -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Today, we have a very special episode for everyone. We have a jam-packed program entirely (90% tbh) dedicated to the Switch 2 Direct and all the related fallout. We talk about likes, dislikes, speculations, and we even get a record number of listeners to give their thoughts on what has been a long awaited day for many gamers.

We got another monthly cooldown for you lovely people. The boys are getting into wacky shenanigans once again! We got foraging. We got comedy shows. We got Nintendo paraphernalia. What more could you want from a Player Player monthly cooldown? Probably a million dollars for each listener, but we don't have that kind of money! -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

We catch up on everything we've been watching, Kanye's associates, and a bunch of other nonsense

The boys manage to complete not one, not half of one, but TWO video game brackets in honor of March Madness this episode. The trick to actually accomplishing this was using entirely pre-made brackets to do 90% of the work for us. As a result, you get two heated discussions that you're not going to want to miss.

This episode Arsene will be playing the role of Icarus

For the main topic, the guys dive into some of their hottest (or coldest) video game opinions. They also offer up their initial impressions on Split Fiction and the new Xbox handheld news. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

This one goes out to all the foot folks! (We actually talk about real topics too don't worry) -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

The guys discuss what they've been playing and the resurgence of the "average but it's still hitting" opinion on games before having an epic showdown over the latest Pokemon direct. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Did she say it? Did she not? Who is she? Listen to the episode and all your questions will be answered. Well I guess technically they're our questions because we just put them in the description. But you just read the question so now you're an accomplice. We're in this together and there is no backing out. Sucks to suck, bucko. Also Steam Next Fest is in full swing right now so listen to our opinions on a couple fun and exciting new demos! -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

We deliver an extra beefy cooldown to make up for our absence next week. We got scams, stories about leaving a baby out of the fun on their birthday, and key content we've been consuming -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

Sorry for being MIA last week! To make up for it, the boys go DEEP on dang near 20 different topics like the state of play, stuff we've been playing, movie-style production on video, and much, much, much more (not that much more that's most of the topics. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

This past weekend we celebrated Baby Lakpa's 2nd birthday but not everything is as it seems.... Also it's Black history month so we'll be celebrating some of the classic influential Black people in history! -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

2025 is looking like it'll be a bit of a battleground between the Big 3. Is the Covid Slump finally over or will the video game industry continue to sink into the abyss? I hope it's the latter exclusively for Ubisoft. Y'all need to do better over there. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

For the first monthly cooldown of the year, the boys go on a journey consisting of crying cashiers, sekiro-like redemption arcs, tactical bugle boys, and YOUR user questions. Join us for this jam-packed yapfest that you don't want to miss.

Ngl I don't know what that title means. I just thought it would be funny to rhyme James with Games. What is wrong with me.... Anyways we got the Player Player official Games of Year episode this week. Big Hoop and Big Leek go through their top 10 games played this year and at the end we take the top 5 and put them on a pedestal for all to see. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

We break down the snow day in Atlanta, the hybrid hotpot and kbbq restaurant in Seattle, and the truth about one of Netflix's popular original series.

Introducing the first ever PP's! The PPs are the new annual Player Player superlative award show. We carve out an hour to discuss all the games we wanted to shout out for one reason or another, regardless of it they made our Game of the Year lists. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

The boys are back to recap how their holidays went

We're back in the new year and the first order of business is to set up a fun new competition for our listeners.  https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/b622cbe1-80b0-4a06-b988-75e9382096cf/2025?inviteCode=a5892c06-707c-4749-bb54-602bc0fa7ba5 -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

We made it to the final episode of the year y'all, so you know we're going out with a bang. We're talking game awards reactions, clutch airport lounges, and wild birthday stories this week. You don't wanna miss this! -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

The boys but heads on some real-world drama, and Joseph reviews one of the worst KBBQ restaurants he's been to in years.  -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

The boys go through their annual game award predictions and throw in some spicy announcement scenarios at the end as well -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

The boys recap their IRL Thanksgiving link-up  -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

Arsene and Joseph steal Kinda Funny's idea of going through IGN's top PlayStation games of all time and well...hear for yourself. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

It's almost turkey time folks so we're talking about everybody's favorite country, Turkey! We also air out some grievances against those who have wronged us this past week and talk about the abhorrent Paul vs Tyson fight. Another mastahpiece episode from the Player Player boyz -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

Sony has officially gone TOO far this time! They're trying to buy the beloved Kadokawa Corporation! You know? The corporation that currently owns FromSoftware AKA the sultan of the souls games AKA the earl of the elden rings AKA the baron of Bloodborne.  What's going to happen if they succeed in their endeavor? Find out on this week's episode of Player Player. Also Game Awards nominees are out and we go over those for a bit. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

The boys drop one of their biggest cooldowns in weeks. Everything from viral trends to the latest entertainment news gets discussed. Ultimately it all builds up to a heated discussion where they dispel some vicious and senile rumors being spread. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

The boys discuss the craze that is the Pokemon Trading Card Mobile game and then run through some anonymous listener best video games of the generation lists. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

Man this one is going out LATE. We got power issues, and tummy problems but the Player Player boyz have persevered. We got a little hodgepodge episode for y'all so please enjoy. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica

The guys return from their mini-Vegacation to break down all the highs and lows of the trip

If you're reading this, it's too late. The boys are headed to Vegas and most likely have lost all their money. Listen to their Vegas gameplan and a bunch of other nonsense here.

This week is a grab bag of topics including finding Joseph's perfect medieval/modern war game, Arsene's wild take on the Switch 2, and early Game Awards nominees -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica  

I wish we were joking. -------  #FKM Discord https://playerplayerpod.com/discord Website http://playerplayerpod.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/playerplayerpod Intro Music Provided by Aaron Miller https://www.instagram.com/themillerchild Joseph https://twitter.com/th3hoopman Arsene https://twitter.com/paxarsenica