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Video game reviews, industry observations, and quality conversations around gaming communities and the games we love. Join Manny, Steve, and Matt every week for gaming content!

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  • Mar 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 124 EPISODES


Latest episodes from Plus One Player: The Video Games Podcast

PlayStation Through the Years: PS3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 78:48


Darren and Steve continue the PlayStation episodes as they dedicate this episode to the PS3, with a little bit of love thrown to the PSP and PS Vita. Tune in!

PlayStation Through the Years: PS2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 62:24


Darren Simmons Jr. of the Rusty Rupees podcast joins Steve once again as they go back down PlayStation memory lane with an episode dedicated to the PS2! Tune in!

PlayStation Through The Years: PS1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 61:13


Steve is joined once again by Darren Simmons Jr of the Rusty Rupees podcast to start their series on all things PlayStation! In this episode, they take a look back at the PS1. Tune in!

Episode 110: The Landscape of 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 72:52


This week Steve is joined by Darren Simmons Jr., one of the hosts of the Rusty Rupees Podcast, to take a look at what 2020 has to offer. They break down their thoughts on the major delays, what they're most looking forward to, and what their early thoughts on the next-gen consoles are. Tune in!

Games of the Decade Part 2!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 61:31


Part 2 of our Games of the Decade discussion is here with even more games! Just like in Part 1, we're joined by the wonderful Maria Dilal. Tune in!

Games of the Decade Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 38:08


Episode 109 is broken up into two parts because when talking about the best games of the decade, you lose track of time. We are joined by friend of the show and all-around amazing human being Maria Dilal as we each give our top 10 lists and discuss the amazing games of the past 10 years. Tune in and look for part 2 later this week!

Episode 108: Top 10 Games of 2019!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 59:47


In this episode, the Plus One Player Crew discusses their top 10 games of 2019 and comes up with the definitive top 10 list of the year. Tune in!

Episode 107: The Game Awards 2019 Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 62:36


This week, Steve is joined by Andrew Taylor to talk all about the winners and big reveals from The Game Awards 2019. Tune in!

Episode 106: What We're Thankful for in 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 58:53


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew expresses their gratitude for the games of 2019. Tune in and let us know what you're thankful for in the gaming world this year!

Episode 105: Death Stranding Review, Jedi Fallen Order Impressions, Game Awards Nominee Reactions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 75:29


In this episode, Steve is joined by friend of the show Jimmy Good as they talk about their Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order impressions, Steve shares his review of Death Stranding, and they both share their reactions to the Game Awards nominees.Tune in!

Episode 104: The Games as a Service Breakpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 57:28


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest, Chris Nunes, as they talk all about what the breakpoint is for Games as a Service.Tune in!

Episode 103: The Outer Worlds Impressions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 67:23


**Spoilers for the first 12 hours of The Outer Worlds**In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down their impressions of the first 12 hours of The Outer Worlds. Steve also shares his thoughts on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign.Tune in!

Episode 102: The Thrill of Horror Games - What Makes the Horror Genre Intriguing?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 65:05


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by Alex Felker as they dive into what makes the horror genre so intriguing. Tune in!

Episode 101: Game Delays and Their Impact - Plus, Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 69:21


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is once again joined by Neil Rivera as we discuss game delays and their impact. Stemming from the news of DOOM Eternal being delayed to March, 2020, we look at how reactions to delays has changed over the years, and how delays impact games both positively and negatively. Check out Neil's Youtube channel for upcoming gaming content!Tune in!

100th Episode Spectacular! - An Episode Full of Our First Segment Games

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 72:02


The Plus One Player Crew has made it to 100 episodes! As a tribute to 100 episodes, we decided to do an entire episode where we play the various first segment games that we play each episode. We also share some voicemails from our wonderful listeners as they share their thoughts on 100 episodes.Tune in!

Episode 99: Sony Shake-Up With Special Guest Josh Silverman of Constantly Calibrating

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 60:23


In this episode, Steve is joined by the host of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast, Josh Silverman. They chat all about Shawn Layden leaving Sony, PS Now getting a price cut, and cross-play leaving beta on PS4. Tune in!

Episode 98: Sony State of Play & The Last of Us 2 Trailer - With Special Guest Caitlin Galiz-Rowe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 71:00


In this episode The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest Caitlin Galiz-Rowe as we talk about the latest Sony State of Play, and we have an extended discussion about the new trailer from The Last of Us Part 2.Tune in!

Episode 97: Do Games Need to be Fun to be Good? - Kojima's Comments On Death Stranding's Level of Fun Spark a Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 67:47


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew looks into Kojima's recent comments about Death Stranding won't get "fun" until about 50% through the game (article here). This leads to the discussion of whether or not games need to be fun to be good, and what differentiates fun from satisfying. Tune in!

Episode 96: Borderlands 3 Review Situation, Video Games Inching Closer to the Olympics, Ubisoft Continuing with Large, Open-World Games

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 64:24


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew chats about some of the news stories floating around in the gaming world. We spend a good amount of time talking about the Borderlands 3 review issues and what that means for the review landscape in general. We also take a look at eSports inching closer to the Olympics, and Ubisoft doubling down on big, open-world games.Tune in!Check out the articles we used for the episode:Dan Stapleton TweetsUbisoft NewsGames getting closer to the OlympicsGiant Bomb denied BL 3 CodesKotaku denied early BL 3 CodeTake Two cracks down on BL 3 leaks

Episode 95: Nostalgia In the Air - Plus, Nintendo Direct News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 76:13


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses how nostalgia impacts our view of games getting remasters, and re-releases. We also take a look at all of the latest Nintendo Direct news during the Patch Notes segment.Tune in!

Episode 94: PAX West 2019 Recap! - The Insane Ramblings of a Sleepy Steve

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 41:44


In this episode, Steve flies solo as he recaps his whirlwind of a weekend at PAX West in Seattle. He talks about playing Spiritfarer, Best Friend Forever, Concrete Genie, DOOM Eternal, Control, World of Horror, Untitled Goose Game, and going hands on with the Playdate handheld.Tune in!

PAX West 2019: World of Horror Interview with Paweł Koźmiński

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 4:19


Steve's last interview with PAX is with Paweł Koźmiński, the creator of World of Horror. We learn about the balance between creating a game by yourself and working a full-time job.Follow them on Twitter, check out their website, and their Steam page to stay up to date on the game.

PAX West 2019: Everreach: Project Eden Interview with Dieter Schoeller

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 6:24


Steve is at PAX and he chats with Dieter Schoeller, CEO/Founder of Headup Games as we learn all about their upcoming, Mass Effect inspired game, Everreach: Project Eden.Follow them on Twitter, check out their website, and find them on Steam as well.

PAX West 2019: Iron Danger Interview with Sami Timonen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 7:38


Steve is at PAX and he chats with Sami Timonen, CEO/Founder of Action Squad Studios, about their upcoming, top-down, tactical RPG Iron Danger.Follow Iron Danger on Twitter and check out their website for more info.

PAX West 2019: Best Friend Forever Interview with Brianna Fromont

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 5:22


Steve is at PAX and he interviews Brianna Fromont, the lead artist on Best Friend Forever. She fills us in on the details of the upcoming dating sim with a heavy dose of dogs and hilarious dialogue.Follow Starcolt on Twitter and check out the Best Friend Forever website for more info.

PAX West 2019: Bravery Network Online Interview with Min-Taylor Bai-Woo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 6:46


Steve is at PAX West and he sits down with Min-Taylor Bai-Woo, co-creator of Bravery Network Online, as we learn all about the upcoming game.Check them out on Twitter and at their website for more info on the game.

PAX West 2019: Mutazione Interview with Douglas Wilson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 9:16


Steve is at PAX West and he sits down with Douglas Wilson, co-founder of Die Gute Fabrik, to discuss their upcoming game Mutazione. For more on Mutazione check them out at their website mutazionegame.com

Episode 93: Gamescom 2019 With Special Guest BearShare! - Death Stranding, Marvel's Avengers, Disintegration, Ghost Recon, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 79:37


In this episode The Plus One Player Crew is joined once again by BearShare as we chat all about the news coming from Gamescom. We discuss Death Stranding, Marvel's Avengers, Disintegration, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and many more!Tune in!Follow BearShare on Twitch!

Episode 92: Gaming Universes to Live in with Evil Tim! - Plus Destiny 2 Armor News, and SNES Switch Controller Patent Leaks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 76:09


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest Evil Tim as we break down the best gaming universes to live in, as well as what we look for in terms of design. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Armor updates, and the SNES Switch controller patent leak.Tune in!

Episode 91: We're Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed. - Plus, Kate Takes Steve and Matt O to School on Fire Emblem Three Houses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 90:22


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew follows up on episode 81 with the game endings that left us wanting more. In a new segment, Weeb University, Professor Kate takes Steve and Matt O to school as she fills us all in on Fire Emblem Three Houses. Very light spoilers are involved (if you've seen the trailer, those are the extent of the spoilers), but Kate goes over what house she chose and how she is enjoying the game.Tune in!

Episode 90: From First to Last - Evolution of Game Franchises

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 97:02


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses how game franchises have evolved over time, as we go over some of our favorites. In Patch Notes, we discuss how over 25 people were tricked into working for a fake company.Tune in!Patch Notes article

Episode 89: Retro Remake With Special Guest BearShare! - Plus Sigma's Toes and a Streamer Throws a Cat

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 84:28


In this episode we are joined by our very good friend BearShare as we pitch the retro games we'd like to see remade, and what a remake might look like. Plus a new edition of Steam or Steve, and in Patch Notes, we discuss Sigma's lack of shoes and the terrible explanation behind it, as well as a streamer tosses her cat. Tune in!

Episode 88: Mid-Year Review 2019! - Nintendo Switch Lite Announcement, Lord of the Rings MMO

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 71:51


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew takes a look at the year in gaming so far as we discuss our favorite games, what has disappointed us, and what we're looking forward to in the second half. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Nintendo Switch Lite announcement and the Lord of the Rings MMO being developed by Amazon Games.Tune in!

Episode 87: The Last Night On Earth! - We Discuss Games From Our Backlog We'd Play During the Last Night on Earth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 67:36


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the games that they've neglected which would take center stage on their last night on earth. Stemming from a voicemail from a listener a month ago, we discuss which games we'd play during the last night on earth choosing from games we have never played before.Tune in!

Episode 86: Subscription Service Surplus - We Discuss The Current and Upcoming Subscription Services, Nintendo, Xbox, and Playstation Oppose Tariffs, and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 67:30


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the current landscape of video game subscription services and what's still to come in the near future. During Patch Notes, we discuss Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo joining together in their dislike for potential tariffs with China. We also discuss Twitch adding a subscriber only stream option, and Fortnite sales decline.Tune in!

Episode 85: E3 Post Mortem With Michael Koczwara!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 82:00


This week, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest and freelance writer Michael Koczwara. Michael was at E3 and he shares his hands on experience from the show floor as we discuss how the conference has changed over the years and where we see it heading in the future.Michael's TwitterMichael's WebsiteTune in!

Episode 84: E3 2019 Reactions!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 87:41


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down E3! We talk about everything that has us excited and what has left us a little disappointed and underwhelmed. Tune in!

Episode 83: We Sprung a Leak! - We Discuss Leaks Surrounding E3, When Do They Become Spoilers? Pokémon Sword & Shield News, Destiny 2 Updates, Kojima on Death Stranding

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 64:58


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses leaked information surrounding E3 and when it crosses over into full-on spoiler territory. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Pokémon Shield and Sword Direct, Kojima's thoughts on what genre Death Stranding fits into, and Destiny 2 new content updates!Tune in!

Episode 82: E3 2019 Predictions and Pipe Dreams!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 89:23


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks all about their E3 2019 predictions and pipe dreams. We are joined by special guest Neil Rivera for this fun-filled episode!Tune in!

Episode 81: Was it Good for You? - We Discuss What Makes a Good Ending, and We Listen to Multiple Listener Voicemails!

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 88:27


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down endings in games and what elements make up a satisfying conclusion. We also plays multiple listener voicemails and discuss what the community has on their minds!Tune in!

Episode 80: Worth the Money? - We Discuss DLC's and Expansions, Touching on What Makes a DLC Good and Worth the Price, Red Dead Online Updates, Ubisoft Delays Skull and Bones

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 82:30


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down DLC and Expansion content that has been worth the price of admission. We also discuss updates to Red Dead Online, Ubisoft delaying Skull and Bones, and Ubisoft announcing they'll have three AAA titles this year.Tune in!Red Dead Online update article

Episode 79: Who's the Boss? - We Discuss Memorable Boss Fights in Games and What Made Them so Great, We Also Discuss Senator Hawley's MTX Bill Proposal

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 84:26


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses some of their favorite boss fights and what it was that made them so memorable. We also chat about Senator Hawley's bill proposal to regulate loot boxes and micro transactions. Tune in!Patch Notes article: https://kotaku.com/u-s-senator-introduces-bill-to-ban-loot-boxes-and-pay-1834612226

Episode 78: Twitch Trends - The Crew Talks Popular Games on Twitch and "Predicts" the Next Trend, Sea of Thieves Update, and Blizzard Not Attending Gamescom

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 78:49


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about the appeal of the top viewed Twitch games, as they dive into some statistics. We also attempt, as only we know how, to predict what could possibly challenge the Twitch champ, Fortnite. In Patch Notes, we talk about Sea of Thieves updates, Blizzard not attending Gamescom, and Ronda Rousey in MK 11.Tune in!articles used for statistics:https://dotesports.com/apex-legends/news/apex-viewership-on-twitch-fallen-last-two-monthshttps://www.pcgamesn.com/apex-legends/apex-legends-player-counthttp://www.businessofapps.com/data/fortnite-statistics/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most-played_video_games_by_player_count

Episode 77: Why Game Trailers Entice Us - The Crew Breaks Down What Game Trailers Add to Our Experience, Overwatch Updates, and Paying Tribute to 30 Years of GameBoy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 69:38


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses what they enjoy about Game Trailers. We also chat about updates to Overwatch, Days Gone DLC, and we pay tribute to 30 years of Nintendo GameBoy.Tune in!

Episode 76: Console Wars Continue! - News on the PS5, Xbox One S All Digital, and Indie Spotlight on Islanders, Supraland, and SuperCrome

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 65:10


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about the news on the PS5 stemming from the Mark Cerny interview with Wired (link below), Microsoft's announcement of their disc-less Xbox One S, and we shine the Indie Spotlight on Islanders, Supraland, and SuperCrome! Also we try a new first segment where we may or may not have created an awesome game starring Jeff Goldblum.Tune in!Wired Interview - https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/

Episode 75: The Good, The Bad, & The Morally Ambiguous - The Crew Talks Moral Ambiguity in Characters and Games, New update for WoW, and no Troy Baker in Borderlands 3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 71:22


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about what is so appealing about morally ambiguous characters and games. In Patch Notes, they talk about Troy Baker not reprising his role as Rhys in Borderlands 3, new updates coming for World of Warcraft, and the latest event for Overwatch.Tune in!

Episode 74: Borderlands 3 and Loot Shooters - Indie Spotlight on Anew, Risk of Rain 2, Necrosphere, and Overwhelm

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 69:26


In this episode The Plus One Player Crew talks all about loot shooters after the reveal of Borderlands 3. They take a look at how these games separate themselves in a saturated market, and what makes Borderlands so unique. They also do another Indie Spotlight where they discuss their time with Anew, Risk of Rain 2, Necrosphere, and Overwhelm.Tune in!

Episode 73: PAX East 2019 Recap!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 62:10


This week, for the first time ever, Matt, Kate, and Steve record an episode in the same room! We went to PAX East in Boston over the weekend, played some incredible games, talked to some talented developers, and met some awesome, new friends! Tune in as we talk about our hands on experiences with games like Days Gone, Falcon Age, Layers of Fear 2, Warsaw, Tunic, The Messenger "Picnic Panic" DLC, and many more!

Episode 72: Google Stadia & The Nindies - We Discuss the Google Stadia Announcement, The New Games Shown at Nintendo's Nindies, And a Spotlight on Pacify

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 57:36


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the Google Stadia announcement as well as all of the new games shown during Nintendo's Nindies. We also debut a new "Indie Spotlight" segment where we discuss Pacify.Tune in!

Episode 71: On The Side - Our Favorite Side Activities in Games, Gearbox Teases PAX East Announcements, and Lady Gaga in Cyberpunk 2077

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 69:53


In this episode The Plus One Player Crew discusses their favorite side activities in games and what makes them so enjoyable. We also discuss Gearbox teasing some PAX East announcements, and Lady Gaga is rumored to be appearing in Cyberpunk 2077.Tune in!

Episode 70: An Ode To Switch - Our Definitive Top 10 List of Switch Games, EA Ditches Their E3 Press Conference, and A Disc-less Xbox

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 78:04


In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew celebrates the two year anniversary of the Nintendo Switch by putting together their definitive top 10 list of Switch games. They also discuss EA ditching their E3 press conference, and the possibility of a disc-less Xbox.Tune in!

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