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The podcast that digs through the gaming trash, so you don't have to! Hosted by Andrew Barell, Pete Barell and Nick Mihaltses.

Praise the Game


    • Mar 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 12m AVG DURATION
    • 106 EPISODES


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    100: We're Good, For Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 161:25


    PtG's last episode (for now) is extra chonky so buckle up. This episode, we have ALL THE SEGMENTS including the final showdown of Battle Royale winners, the season 2 finale of You Gambled trivia, an extra smelly PtG Workshop and some real ass trash compacting. Them boys also discuss all the games they are excited for the rest of the year and give a special thanks to you listeners who have supported us. (What's Loaded Up) - Sonic movie, Sekiro, Dreams, Star Wort Battlecrunch 2 (You Gambled) - Andy and Pete host and have a showdown (Battle Royale) - Final class of all past winners (PtG Workshop) - Round Robin Game Creation (Trash Compactor) - Current things in life that deserve to go in the trash (Story Time) - Pete is an interdimensional slug.

    099: Rockstar Games Space Western

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 63:19


    PtG workshops the next move for Rockstar Games. Should they just continue with Red Dead and GTA? Plus, the boys have some important news. (What's Loaded Up) - Control, Escape from Tarkov (Topic of the Day) - Rockstar Games next move (PtG Workship) - Space, Bebop and Bounty Hunting

    098: Delay Daze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 64:23


    This episode, evolution goes backwards as PtG devolve into single cell organisms. Pete falls into the Star Wars trash compactor, Nick has a semblance of Control and Andy reverts to his primal Bloodeborne playing form. Final Fantasy 7 is delayed, so is Cyberpunk and our lives are in disarray! Praise it? What's Loaded Up - Control, Star Wars trash, Bloodborne Topic of the Day - GAME DELAYS

    097: Most Anticipated Games of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 79:05


    Which games in 2020 are PtG most excited for? This week, the boys give their highlights. Pete becomes a not so trash Halo player, Nick has his weeb ascendance and Andy talks shit about Baby Yoda... in a special Battle Royale, Halo Spartans take on Jedi Knights. SPOILER WARNING: some partial spoilers of Jedi: Fallen Order in this episode! What's Loaded Up - The Witcher TV show, Jedi: Fallen Order (spoiler warning), Halo: Masterchief Collection Battle Royale - Halo Spartans vs Jedi Knights

    096: GOTY 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 67:21


    It's that time of the year! PtG gives their individual top games of 2019 in a round robin discussion. Plus, hot takes on the Xbox Series X, Game Awards and lots of Star Wars talk. What's Loaded Up - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Borderlands 3 Topic of the Day - Game Awards and Game of the Year 2019

    095: Rethinking Pokémanz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 82:08


    This week, PtG hits the Workshop to craft a new, mainline Pokémon game they would like to see. Plus, Nick slings some PlayStation history questions in You Gambled and Pete gets stabbed by R2D2. (What's Loaded Up) - Death Stranding, Planet Zoo, Halo: The Master Chief Collection (PtG Workshop) - Rethinking Pokémon (You Gambled) - PlayStation 25th Anniversary

    094: Half-Life Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 79:47


    Valve is releasing a new Half-Life game next year. It is VR. It is NOT Half-Life 3. Are we going to buy VR headsets just for this?! Plus, the Game Awards nominees have been announced. Trash? Good list? (What's Loaded Up) - Pokemon Sword, Death Stranding (Topic of the Day) - Half-Life: Alyx coming next year, the Game Awards GOTY nominees

    093: Darth Reedus is a Pokemon Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 82:00


    Yeah, BB! Death Stranding, Pokemon Sword/Shield AND Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order are out in the wild and you know PtG's gotta play em all (and tell you what we think!). Plus, Google Stadia has a pre-launch Trash Compactor incident, Nick's rat body fails him and Pete subs to Disney+ just for The Mandalorian. (What's Loaded Up) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Outer Worlds, Death Stranding, Pokemon Sword/Shield, My Hero Academia One's Justice (Topic of the Day) - What the hell do we think of Death Stranding? (Trash Compactor) - Google Stadia's sparse launch is here

    092: Overwatch, Outer Worlds & Blizz Trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 76:34


    Diablo 4... Overwatch 2... can Blizzard pull themselves out of the garbo heap after their recent Hong Kong controversies? This week, Pete crunches Bethesda as they continually botch Fallout 76 updates and get showed up by the best Fallout game in a decade... Outer Worlds. Andy talks Modern Warfare and Nick finally recovers from the ribbed gloves. (What's Loaded Up) - Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Nioh 2 open beta, Outer Worlds (Topic of the Day) - BlizzCon 2019 (Trash Compactor) - Bethesda... yet again (how many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man?!)

    091: BlizzControversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 97:17


    Let's gooo! This week, PtG is joined by long-time friend Richie Straub to discuss Blizzard's descent into the garbage, some animu trash and You Gambled trivia. Get your gloves on y'all it's a wild ride. What's Loaded Up - Destiny 2 (ah shit, here we go again), Link's Awakening remake, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Code Vein, Dragon Quest XI Trash Compactor - the BlizzControvery You Gambled - Pete hosts (Nick is pissed) Special Guest: Richard Straub.

    090: Mario Shart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 65:59


    Will Nintendo ever get cell phone gaming right? This week, PtG throws Mario Kart Tour right into the Trash Compactor along with the timed exclusive Call of Duty Spec Ops mode. Plus, The Last of Us 2 trailer and release date are out in the wild! What's Loaded Up - Regular ol' garbo including Rocket League, Counter Strike and Mario Kart Tour Topic of the Day - Last of Us 2 at State of Play Trash Compactor - Mario Kart Tour & CoD Spec Ops Mode

    089: TGS 2019 (Japanese Boyz Pt. II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 79:48


    In a very JAPAN episode, PtG throws down their top takes from Tokyo Game Show 2019 and Andy hosts Japanese Boyz Pt. II on You Gambled. Can they make sense of the latest Death Stranding trailer? Can Nick and Pete correctly identify boss battles by their music? What's Loaded Up - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta, Code Vein demo, Red Dead Online Frontier Pursuits, No Man's Sky Beyond Topic of the Day - Tokyo Game Show 2019 Topic of the Day - Japanese Boys (game directors and boss battle themes)

    088: Labor Play and the Trio of Trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 82:22


    PtG celebrates Labor Day, discussing favorite game developers and studios - the people who make what we play! Plus, a trio of trash gets shoved into the compactor and we're all in dire need of some Pepto. What's Loaded Up - Remnant: From the Ashes, Astral Chain Topic of the Day - Labor Play Celebration Trash Compactor - Trio of Trash

    087: Bio-Where Are You Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 62:09


    Do the recent high caliber dev departures from games like Halo Infinite and Dragon Age 4 make for an ominous gaming future? Does Andy still get the VR meat sweats? Does Pete have it in him to take down Andy in a You Gambled session hosted by Nick? Dial in and find out... What's Loaded Up - Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Pillars of Eternity, No Man's Sky VR Topic of the Day - Game Dev Departures You Gambled - A Musical Challenge (Nick hosts)

    086: Waifu Wars 2K19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 62:58


    PtG debates the important question... which Fire Emblem house has the best waifus and husbundos? Plus, Nick's blood boils at the Bloodstained Switch port and the boys discuss the recent move of major Twitch streamers like Ninja to Microsoft's Mixer platform. What's Loaded Up - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Fire Emblem: Three Houses Topic of the Day - Ninja, Mixer and the Twitch exodus

    085: Switch Genesis Nintengelion: Lite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 82:29


    Heat wave 2019! PtG whips out some hot takes on the Switch Lite and new revision. Plus, the buzzsaws and hammers come out for an anime-fueled PtG Workshop. What's Loaded Up - Smash Bros Ultimate, Attack on Titan: Final Battle, Judgement, The Witness, CoD: Infinite Warfare Topic of the Day - Switch Lite and revision PtG Workshop - Dingus Ringus 3: The Infinite Ree - Final Chapter Blimp Hog^2

    084: Sun's Out, Sale's Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 79:16


    The Sun is out for Summer and that means time for some kick-ass game deals. This week, PtG gives their top recommendations for what to pick up. Pete hosts a particularly patriotic You Gambled and the boys empty their bank accounts for Gamer Girl Bath Water. What's Loaded Up - Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Minecraft, Judgement, Borderlands 2 Topic of the Day - Summer Game Sale Deal You Gambled - America! Trash Compactor - Gamer Girl Bath Water

    083: E3 Sick Boys 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 99:56


    PtG is back with pneumonia and ready to wheeze their way through a total E3 highlight breakdown. Who had the best conference? What were the standout games? Plus, Final Fantasy and Animal Crossing characters put on the boxing gloves for the most off-kilter Battle Royale yet. What's Loaded Up - Fallout 76, Total War: Three Kingdoms, Octopath Traveler Topic of the Day - E3 2019 Full Take Battle Royale - Tom Nook (Animal Crossing) vs Cait Sith (Final Fantasy 7)

    082: The Microsoft & Sony Peace Accord

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 65:32


    Stay a while and listen! Sony and Microsoft have reached an agreement on sharing Cloud streaming tech. Are they gearing up for a unified front against Google Stadia? Andy is hooked on Final Fantasy VII, Pete talks Mortal Kombat and Nick tests PtG with some famous game quotes as host of You Gambled. What's Loaded Up - FFVII, Mortal Kombat 11 Topic of the Day - Microsoft and Sony Peace Accord You Gambled - Gaming quotes

    081: Where the F*** is Tifa?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 89:49


    Finally, the Final Fantasy VII remake is on the horizon courtesy of the latest Sony State of Play (what a suave name). But where the hell is Tifa in that teaser?! Plus, PtG deliberates what would happen if Cloud had to fight Eren from Attack on Titan (weeb Battle Royale). Andy saw Detective Pikachu. Nick is an Octo-Dad. Pete gets crunchin' in Mordhau. What's Loaded Up - Mordhau, Octopath Traveler, Earth Defense Force V, Detective Pikachu, retro game pickups Topic of the Day - FF VII and Sony's State of Play Battle Royale - Cloud (FF VII) vs. Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan)

    080: PS5-Guys Burgers and Fries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 71:03


    PS5 (or whatever the hell it'll be called) is officially announced and PtG breaks down the details. Plus, the Xbox One SAD Edition gets a quick trash press, Pete gives his early impressions of Days Gone and Andy helms up a particularly tough You Gambled. Meanwhile, the Persona fan-base rages and the boys look to the optimistic future of Dreams on PlayStation. What's Loaded Up - Days Gone, Dreams EA, Yakuza Kiwami 2, Division 2 Topic of the Day - PS5 You Gambled - The History of Sony Hardware Ambitions

    079: My F***ing Arm Hurts! (Labo VR)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 62:16


    Our collective arms hurt after playing the Labo VR. Nintendo's latest foray into the virtual world gets shoved into the Trash Compactor this week... but is it really that bad? And as Respawn unveils Jedi Fallen Order, PtG deliberates whether or not the studio inspires confidence in the Star Wars brand owned by EA. What's Loaded Up - Cel Damage HD, Division 2 Topic of the Day - Jedi Fallen Order, Respawn and Star Wars owned by EA Trash Compactor - Nintendo Labo VR

    078: Physical Games Get Rat-Ganked

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 67:08


    Will services like Google Stadia and Gamepass mean the end of physical gaming as we know it? Have we been sucked into the digital trash and scrunched into Walmart-WiFi pixels? And prepare to get ganked just like in Sekiro, because this episode Pete shanks Nick and Andy with some You Gambled Trivia about the hardest games ever released. Maybe they needed a difficulty slider... What's Loaded Up - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Division 2 Topic of the Day - Google Stadia, Gamepass and the rise of digital-only gaming You Gambled - Hardest Games of All Time

    077: GTA a Sony exclusive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 68:40


    What would happen if GTA was a Sony exclusive? Is this the hidden weapon they could use against green boy Microsoft and senpai Nintendo? Plus, PtG introduces the Trash Compactor! A new recurring segment where the crew wades through the landfill of gaming garbage and offers opinions on how they can improve. But mostly just throw them in the trash. First garbage fire: The Kingdom Hearts franchise (mild spoiler advisory.) What's Loaded Up - Division 2, Spellbreak, When the Darkness comes, Figment Topic of the Day - Debunked rumors alluded to Sony buying out Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games. But would this actually be a good move for them? How can they get the edge against a Nintendo-Microsoft alliance? Trash Compactor - The Kingdom Hearts franchise

    076: State of the Gaming Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 83:20


    This week, PtG delves into the state of the gaming industry. From unionization and layoffs, to possible collaboration between Nintendo and Microsoft that leaves Sony in a tight spot, there's lot to pick apart as we look toward GDC and E3 this year. Plus, Andy gives his Metro impressions. Pete picks out some shiny indies from the trash heaps. Nick and Pete find out that a cliff was, in fact, not a road in Far Cry: New Dawn. (What's Loaded Up) - Metro: Exodus, Sunless Skies, Eastshade, Warframe, Far Cry: New Dawn (News) - Reggie retires from Nintendo, Detective Pikachu trailer, Pokemon Sword and Shield announced, OverKill's Walking Dead is... dead, Taiwanese game Devotion taken down due to politics, THQ Nordic hosts AMA on shady website, Xbox Gamepass may be coming to Switch

    075: Two Years of PtG!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 70:27


    Two years of PtG! Join in for this anniversary episode that includes impressions of Anthem, Kingdom Hearts III, Apex: Legends and a special You Gambled trivia session. Look out for exciting giveaways starting this week to celebrate the PtG community! (What's Loaded Up) - Kingdom Hearts III, YIIK: A Postmodern RPG, The Forest, Anthem beta, Division 2 beta, Sunless Skies, Pikuniku, Apex Legends (News) - Apex Legends launch success, Activision Blizzard layoffs, DICE Awards, Anthem short movie, Sonic Mania devs new studio, Nintendo Direct highlights

    074: Industry Shakeups and One Naked Boi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 73:24


    PtG brings all the recent industry shakeups to the table. From cancelled games, to new studio openings and key developer job shifts, we've got you covered. Andy gives his Resident Evil 2 impressions, Hideo Kojima is mad about Mads Mikkelsen and PtG disputes an action packed Battle Royale showdown between spooky ninja Scorpion and one naked boi named Geralt of Rivia. Get over here! (What's Loaded Up) - Resident Evil 2, Crusader Kings II, Kenshi (News) - Cancelled Star Wars game, Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay, Metroid Prime 4 starts anew, Sea of Thieves back in the spotlight, Ubisoft apologizes for Assassin's Creed DLC decision, IO Interactive opens a new studio, Kojima shows Guerilla games 2 hours of Death Stranding, Dreams creation footage leaks, Resident Evil Netflix show

    073: I Just Wanna Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 71:01


    This week, PtG breaks down the survival genre and how favorites such as The Forest compare to others like Ark, Rust and the progenitor Minecraft. Plus, we discuss recent shifts in the industry from Bungie leaving Activision to Amazon possibly developing their own cloud gaming service. (What's Loaded Up) - RE2 demo, Lost Ark, The Forest (News) - Bungie leaves Activision, Mike Morhaime leaving Blizzard, former Blizzard employee cites internal harassment, Epic Games gets a BBB F rating, Division 2 coming to Epic Games Store, Metroid Prime 4 potential date leak, Amazon maybe developing cloud gaming service

    072: Physics, Facts and Figures

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 70:12


    New year, new boys! This week, PtG discuss physics versus stat based influence in games like FIFA, NHL, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skate and Rocket League! Andy and Pete fall into a loot game grind hole. Nick's rat body fails, thereafter he observes his kin play Nier Authongita. (What's Loaded Up) - Atlas, Warframe, Path of Exile (News) - Bethesda giving out free Fallout games, Quit Man negative press promo, Blizzard is cutting costs, Star Citizen gets single player beta test year, Red Dead 2 PC leak, Persona 5 on Switch speculation

    071: PtG's Top 5 Games of 2018 (Full Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 95:32


    The time has come... PtG's Top Games of the Year! Plus, the boys discuss Sonic's Hairy Hedgehorg Legs, stand-out Game Awards announcements, Metal Gear tabletop gaming and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Pete finally plays Fire Emblem Warriors (the meme can stop). Nick's childhood is ruined. Andrew flops into a trash compacter. (What's Loaded Up) - Smash Bros. Ultimate, PlayStation Classic, Fire Emblem Warriors. (News) - Sonic's Hairy Hedgehorg Lorgs, China may be banning popular games, Metal Gear board game, Unreal Tournament stopping development, Bethesda accidentally leaks personal data, CSGO goes free and adds Battle Royale, Game Awards wrap-up.

    PtG's Top 5 Games of 2018 (Discussion Only)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 41:10


    It's that time of year... PtG's Top Games of 2018! Hear what Andrew, Nick and Pete chose for their Top 5 Games of the Year in this isolated version of the round-robin discussion. You may be surprised (or not at all) by the picks. Will the number one spot go to Rude Dude? Smash Bros? Metal Gear Survive?

    070: Andy Goes Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 76:37


    Is Andy eSports ready or trash incarnate? Will Bethesda get through their Fallout 76 controversies? Is Rude Dude Online legit? Will Nick bring the hard-hitting trivia hammer down in a Pokémon inspired You Gambled? (What’s Loaded Up) - Red Dead Redemption 2 Online, Battlefield V, Deracine, Rocket League. (News) - Bethesda false marketing controversy, Dragon Age announcement coming soon, Fortnite has 200 million players, Nintendo loosens YouTube policies

    069: Awards Season Electric Cornucopia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 99:56


    The Game Awards nominees have been announced and PtG weigh in with their predictions! Detective Pikachu breaks the meme world. Square Enix slips on a banana peel and into a trash heap. Sony gears up for a 2019 on their own terms... without E3. Buckle up folks, we're shoving it all in the cornucopia! (What's Loaded Up) - Pokemon: Let's Go!, Dark Souls 1, Fallout 76, Mount and Blade, Red Dead Redemption 2, Rocket League (News) - Crackdown 3 date announced, Cliff Bleszinksi done making games, Microsoft picks up new studios, Detective Pikachu trailer, Mr. Anthony Hawk rates his favorite game soundtracks, Square Enix financial woes, PUBG announced for PS4, Sony will not be at E3 2019

    068: Reed Deed and Animal Boiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 105:23


    Red Dead Redemption 2 is here... and there are lots of animals! In addition to their impressions of this massive game release, PtG discuss animal and nature encounters from more linear games to gigantic open worlds. Plus, BlizzCon 2018 draws out an angry Diablo fandom, Smash Bros single-player is revealed and the PlayStation Classic full line-up is announced. Come fight my animal! (What's Loaded Up) - Red Dead Redemption 2, Rude Dude Redumption Two, Reed Deed Redeemption II (News) - Full PlayStation Classic list confirmed, first images of Henry Cavill's Witcher, Undertale dev releases surprise game, Resident Evil games coming to Switch, BlizzCon wrap-up, Smash Bros trailer and single player, Red Dead Redemption makes a lot of money

    067: Some Halloween F*ckery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 64:29


    PtG continues the Spooktober celebration with a special horror game workshop! Plus, Red Dead II is on the horizon and Sony confirms next gen. Pete flings down a cliff on horseback, Nick has a grand betrayal and the boys argue over the title grammar of upcoming My Hero One's Justice. (What's Loaded Up) - Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Soul Calibur VI, Super Mario Party, NHL 19 (News) - Sean Bean is first Hitman 2 elusive target, new details on Rockstar worker issues, Borderlands 2 coming to VR, Sony confirms next gen and timeline

    066: Spooktober Trivia Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 56:22


    Pete and Nick (our resident Greek) weigh in on their Assassin's Creed: Odyssey experience. Andy spends hours honing his Call of Duty Black Ops 4 skills and devolves into his true rat form. Plus, a Harry Potter RPG leak has the hype machine revved up, PlayStation is allowing PSN name changes and Pete hosts a particularly spooky You Gambled trivia session! (What's Loaded Up) - Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Valkyria Chronicles 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (News) - Harry Potter RPG leak, Telltale employees get second chance to finish Walking Dead, Switch 2.0 rumors, Diablo at BlizzCon set for big show, Witcher author demands more royalty money, PSX 2018 not happening, Sony allowing Network ID changes

    065: Gladiator Infinite: Shadow of the Colosseum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 97:13


    This week on PtG... We mourn the loss of Telltale Games. A spoiler-free final judging of Spider-Man for PS4. Undertale is the Ditto of videogames. Nick rages at EA and gives a first take on Life is Strange 2. Andrew offends the anime watching community. Pete pitches a PvP Gladiator game in the PtG Workshop! (What's Loaded Up) - Undertale, Soul Calibur VI beta, NHL 19, Life is Strange Season 2, Super Smash Bros. Wii U (News) - Telltale Games major layoffs and closure, Twitch blocked in China, popular streamer has shots fired at house, ESPN chooses a streamer for cover athlete, Netflix making a Diablo show, Fortnite cited in UK divorce rates, Red Dead Online details, Monster Hunter movie had new actors, Tokyo Gameshow wrap-up

    064: Spider-Man vs. Kratos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 82:02


    Spider-Man is here and PtG give their impressions of the latest incarnation of the web slingin and building swingin superhero. Plus, the recent Call of Duty: Blackout beta sheds light on the future of Battle Royale games now that AAA devs are entering the ring. Nintendo whipped out some substantial announcements at the latest Direct. PtG breaks down the hype, as well as some online service details. We end with a theoretical showdown of Spider-Man and Kratos in the returning Battle Royale segment! (What's Loaded Up) - Spider-Man, CoD: Blackout beta, Battlefield V beta, WarioWare Gold, Donut County (News) - Wolfenstein III confirmation, Henry Cavill is Netflix's Witcher, LOTR MMO being made, Olympics won't have videogames, Nintendo direct highlights including Animal Crossing and Luigi's Mansion Switch confirmations

    063: Cyberpunkadelic Gamescom 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 76:47


    PtG breaks down highlights from Gamescom 2018, including in-depth Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay. Andy helms a You Gambled trivia session. Nick throws a grown man crotch-first into a lamp post, while Pete watches in horror. (What’s Loaded Up) - For Honor, Yakuza Kiwami 2, No Man's Sky (News) - EA responds to tragic events in Jacksonville, Battlefield V delayed, PS Plus free games, Amazon stops pre-order discounts, Miyamoto speaks out against free-to-play games, Spider-Man devs take heat for potential graphic changes

    062: Rom-Orama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 80:58


    PtG is joined by returning guest Mike "AFK" Lejuez to discuss GTA blimps, Red Dead 2 vistas, AFK character deaths in Detroit, and the recent shut down of popular videogame ROM host site EmuParadise. Are freely distributed ROMS of older, hard to find games good for the industry? Do companies like Nintendo stand to gain from letting these sites exist? (What's Loaded Up) - GTA V, CoD Black Ops 4 beta, Mafia 3, Detroit: Become Human (News) - Smash Bros. new characters, RDR 2 gameplay trailer, Doom Eternal gameplay, Diablo 3 coming to Switch, PSVR sells 3 million units, Dark Souls :Remastered switch date confirmed, TimeSplitters rights acquired, Microsoft hires renown game-makers, Quake Champions F2P, Fallout 76 will have microtransactions, EmuParadise is dead Special Guest: Mike Lejuez.

    061: Fortnite stole my son!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 69:59


    The nefarious plague that is gaming will snatch your kids up forever. Apparently. PtG takes a deep dive into the recent Gaming Disorder definition from the World Health Organization to understand why some parents are blaming games like Fornite for the rampant misanthropic tendencies prevalent in their offspring. Is PtG addicted to games? Are YOU? (What's Loaded Up) - NHL 19 beta, No Man's Sky, Overwatch (News) - Olympic Committee discusses video games as sport, Spider-Man will make you climb tower points, Elon Musk looks for car game developers, MGS: V will allow Quiet as playable character, Hellblade getting free full VR mode, Fornite mobile rakes in the downloads, Fornite developer becomes billionaire

    060: Japanese Boyz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 70:37


    PtG answers trivia about Japanese game developers in the Season 2 launch of You Gambled! Plus, the search for that creepy boy Voldo kicks off and No Man's Sky head Sean Murray emerges from his cave to discuss dogs and blimps (not really). Andy plays more Battle Royale games, Nick joins the Yakuza and Pete falls into a trash compactor. (What's Loaded Up) - Star Wars Battlefront II, MtG: Arena, Yakuza Kiwami, Islands of Nyne (News) - No Man's Sky Next, Spider-Man trailer and PS4 Pro, Voldo returns, Warframe to Switch, Code Vein delay, Rainbow Six Siege player bans, Ellie will have NPC companion in TLU2, Halo: Infinite will not have Battle Royale

    059: Games (Without the Video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 53:39


    Summer chugs on and sometimes we have to step out of our dank videogame dwellings and expose our mole rat bods to the sunlight... and play other sorts of games. This episode, in addition to the usual What's Loaded Up, PtG discuss their favorite games without the video - lawn, tabletop, card games and sports! (What's Loaded Up) - Detroit: Become Human, Yakuza Kiwami, Hollow Knight, Kirby's Adventure (News) - Lootboxes not gambling in France, gaming sales galore, game pass offerings, PUBG Corp stops Epic Games lawsuit

    058: What the hell is Next Gen, anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 82:15


    What makes a game "next gen" and what does that even mean? This episode, PtG delves into that question with particular reference to E3 announcements of next gen games. AND - it's the SEASON FINALE of YOU GAMBLED! Who will be deemed winner? Test your gaming trivia knowledge along with us and find out! (What's Loaded Up) Detroit: Become Human, Yakuza 0, Wolfenstein: The New Colossus, Darkest Dungeon, Gears of War 4, God of War (News) - Steam Summer Sale, Bethesda sues over Westworld game, Gamestop looks for buyer, Nintendo Switch Online replacing virtual console

    The PtG E3 Awards Show! (Awards Only)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 57:13


    Who won E3 2018? PtG answer that question and give the lowdown on standout, embarrassing and awesome moments from the convention! It's the PtG E3 Awards Show - with superlative awards like "Game You're Sick of Seeing and Just Needs to Come out or Fuck off!" and lots more. This is the awards discussion only.

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    057: The PtG E3 Awards Show! (Full Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 125:19


    Who won E3 2018? PtG answer that question and give the lowdown on standout, embarrassing and awesome moments from the convention! It's the PtG E3 Awards Show - with superlative awards like "Game You're Sick of Seeing and Just Needs to Come out or Fuck off!" and lots more. This is the full episode, including News and What's Loaded Up. (What's Loaded Up) - Yakuza 0, Quake Champions, Sea of Thieves, Totally Accurate Battlegrounds, Assassin's Creed: Origins (News) - Fortnite on Switch issues, Switch Gamecube controller compatibility, Valve bringing steam to China, Microsoft buys first party studios, Beyond Good and Evil 2 crowdsourcing

    056: Unleashing the E3 Speculation Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 89:40


    PtG welcomes guest James Mastrogiannis to discuss the Pre-E3 leaky tap, provide some wild n' crazy speculation and enter the ring for a round of You Gambled - the trivia gameshow with stakes as high as lootboxes! (What's Loaded Up) - Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8, Ni No Kuni, Dark Souls: Remastered, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dauntless, Sea of Thieves (News) - Battlefield V live-stream and details, Fallout 76 teaser, Assassin's Creed Odyssey confirmed, Let's Go Pokemon for Switch Special Guest: James Mastrogiannis.

    055: Vicarious Grandad Cockfighting Simulator 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 66:27


    The matchup of the century. One boy against another boy with big shoes. This episode, PtG pits Sora and his Kingdom Hearts crew against Pokemon's Red and his A-Team of fighting creatures in the latest Battle Royale! Plus, recent Call of Duty Black Ops 4 details and the return of No Man's Sky? (What's Loaded Up) - PlanetSide 2, Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Sea of Thieves (News) - Blizzard raises cancer charity cash, No Man's Sky multiplayer update, Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale, new Kingdom Hearts 3 gameplay

    054: PtG's Game Workshop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 80:44


    If you had to build a game idea from the ground up, what would you want to play? PtG asks that question and delves into their own ideas in the PtG Workshop - a new segment! (What's Loaded Up) - Starcraft 1 and 2, CounterStrike GO, Halo 5, Red Dead Redemption (News) - Walmart game leaks ahead of E3, Microsoft hiring for a "AAAA" IP, John Marston confirmed in RDR 2 trailer, Nintendo Switch online services launch, Nintendo virtual console Steam Link on mobile

    053: The God of War Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 86:56


    PtG give their opinions on God of War and discuss which game series could use a similar, significant formula overhaul. (What's Loaded Up) - God of War, Ring of Elysium, Path of Exile, Halo: Master Chief Collection (News) - Campo Santo bought by Valve, Dice may be working on a Battlefield Battle Royale, CoD: Blackops 4 may not have single player, Square Enix hiring for key Final Fantasy 7 remake roles, Phil Spencer tweets may elude to Halo on PC and Halo 6

    052: Andy Joins the Fortnite Hivemind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 59:15


    PtG welcomes returning guest Mikey "AFK" Lejuez to discuss the new battle royale contender Radical Heights and enter the ring for a round of You Gambled: the trivia game show with stakes as high as lootboxes! Plus, God of War is around the corner and the crew speculates on this possible game of the year contender amidst rave early reviews. And is it true? Has Andrew really become addicted to Fortnite? Listen to find out... (What's Loaded Up) - Radical Heights, Dragonball FighterZ, Persona 5 anime, Fortnite, Counter Strike Go, Overwatch event, Far Cry arcade (News) - God of War exceptional reviews, Spyro Reignited Trilogy announced, Radical Heights dev drama Special Guest: Mike Lejuez.

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