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Respawn Gazette is a podcast about video games where each week we play a new game and review it like you would a book in an old-fashioned book club. Every episode Josh and Aaron are joined by different friends to discuss a single game. We go through topics such as development, history, impact, memorable moments, soundtrack, game play, aesthetics and other categories as we discuss games down to their core. Check us out on Twitter and Instagram to see what game we're playing next week so you can play along!

Respawn Gazette


    • Jul 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 15m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Episode 30 - Comfort Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 77:32


    This episode Josh and Aaron are joined by June and returning friend of the podcast Nikki! We are talking comfort gaming. How we use games for comfort, the types of games we play for comfort and just some friendly chat about some of our go-to games!

    Episode 29 - Gaming Disappointments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 101:14


    We're back with episode 29! Our format has changed a bit, and this week we all brought different games that disappointed us in some way! We talk Halo Infinite, Mass Effect Andromeda and more!

    Episode 28 - Untitled Goose Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 76:24


    Nothing matches the true chaotic potential of a goose with time in the English countryside. Join Josh and Aaron as they are joined by returning host Jeff and our friend back from South Korea, Nikki! 

    Episode 27 - Superliminal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 82:14


    Dreams. Perspective. Trompe-l'œil. Art. This week Josh and Aaron are joined by June as we dive into the surreal indie game Superliminal! Tune in as we talk about development all the way through to the ending of the story and our thoughts on every step of the way. 

    Episode 26 - TOEM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 85:26


    Have you ever wanted to take a stroll through the Scandinavian Countryside with a ghost and take photos of two beavers in a trench coat? Josh and Aaron are joined by June and Jeff as we discuss the absolutely heartwarming indie game TOEM. Join us as we talk about yet another Photo taking game and why this one is special!

    Episode 25 - Deep Rock Galactic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 93:31


    DANGER! DARKNESS! DWARVES! This week hosts Josh and Aaron are joined by friend of the podcast Dan Hughes as we discuss the Co-Op Shooter Deep Rock Galactic! Quite a bit to talk about this week as this game is much deeper than the surface appears.  

    Episode 24 - Hades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 121:02


    Gods! Weapons! Death! Adorable Floating Heads! Meg! This week Aaron and Josh are joined by Anthony and Jeff as we discuss the Hugo Award winning Indie Game, Hades! We have a lot to say as we dive into this widely loved indie game!

    Episode 23 - Celeste

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 79:15


    This week Josh and Aaron are joined by many-time guest Jeff as we discuss Celeste! We talk about everything about this game from development through to DLC and our own experiences. We had a blast talking about this one! As always contact on @respawngazette on Instagram or Twitter!

    Episode 22 - Stardew Valley

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 99:05


    Farms! Adventure! Chores! Romance! Stardew Valley has it all and more! This week we dive into the indie phenomenon that is Stardew Valley. Josh and Aaron are joined by first time Stardew-er June as we talk about one of the games that has defined indie gaming in the 2010s!

    Episode 21 - Valkyria Chronicles 4

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 117:24


    Strategy. Tragedy. Tanks. Anime girls with crossbows. This week we're talking about Valkyria Chronicles 4! This hybrid RPG/3rd Person shooter got us talking for a full 2 hours. Join us as we dive into this Japanese creative jaunt!

    Episode 20 - The Last Campfire

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 82:40


    Puzzles. The Afterlife. Adorable Floppy Protagonist. This game has all of that and more! This week we are talking about The Last Campfire, the latest game from Hello Games. This adventure puzzle game has lots of charm and we have a great time talking about it! Tune in and let us know if you played this and what your thoughts are.

    Episode 19 - Spiritfarer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 81:52


    Spirits. Fishing. Anthropomorphic animals. Tedium. Horrible pronunciation of famous Greek characters. This week our episode has it all! We are discussing the recently released indie game Spiritfarer! Join us as we take a stroll through the afterlife. Was it heaven? Hell? or something in between? 

    Episode 18 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 115:46


    This week, Aaron and Josh are joined by June and Anthony as we discuss Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order! We had a blast talking about this unique experience developed by Respawn Entertainment. Join us as we discuss our first AAA title for our video game book club!

    Episode 17 - Outer Wilds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 94:56


    Space. Exploration. Puzzles. Rednecks. Dread of the emptiness of space. Hope of a different future. This week we are talking about the absolutely one of a kind game Outer Wilds. Join Aaron and Josh as they are joined by friends June and Dan as we dive into this amazing experience of a game!

    Episode 16 - INSIDE

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 87:53


    This week we are talking about the critically acclaimed Indie game INSIDE! Join as we talk about this rollercoaster of a game! Aaron and Josh are joined this week by June and Jeff!

    Episode 15 - Switch Indie Game Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 53:19


    This week Josh and Aaron are joined by Anthony again as we discuss a wrap-up of 3 of our favorite multiplayer Switch indie games! We talk about Invisigun Reloaded, Super Blood Hockey, and Moving Out. Couch Multiplayer games are some of our favorites, so come and listen as we talk through these 3 great games!Invisigun @ 0:00Moving Out @18:40Super Blood Hockey @ 37:10

    Episode 14 - New Pokemon Snap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 79:28


    It's finally here! After 20 years of patiently (or not so patiently) waiting, A sequel/reimagining of Pokemon Snap has arrived! Josh and Aaron are joined by new guest Anthony this week as we discuss the new Switch game. Covering nostalgia all the way though the artistic expression possible in a game about photos. Strap in and enjoy the ride!

    Episode 13 - NieR: Automata

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 91:14


    This week we are discussing the Unique JRPG NieR: Automata directed by Yoko Taro. Aaron and Aaron are joined this week by new guest Jeff as we discuss all the crazy aspects of this game and the themes it brings up. 

    Episode 12 - NUTS

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later May 8, 2021 62:16


    SQUIRRELS! This week we are talking about the squirrel photography game NUTS. This short adventure/narrative game was a lot of fun to talk about and to play! Josh and Aaron are joined this week by June as we talk about everything from the aesthetics to overall themes and gameplay! Check us out at respawngazette.com to see what the next game we're playing is!

    Episode 11 - The Beginner's Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 120:36


    We're back! After taking COVID precautions we are back recording! This week we are talking about the narrative game The Beginner's Guide! This short PC only game was a blast to record. Join us on our adventure as we discuss the line art as intended and our own perceptions, how a narrator can really change your view of a story, and how this rollercoaster of a game spoke to each of us in different ways. Check us out on Twitter and Instagram  at @respawngazette and e-mail us at respawngazette@gmail.com. We are back to a regular recording schedule and look forward to releasing more content! Let us know on socials or by e-mail if you have any game suggestions!

    Episode Ten - Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 65:59


    We're back for another week of gaming chat! This week we are talking about the newest entries into the Pokemon mainline series, Sword and Shield. Join us as we discuss everything from the new mechanics to our own experiences with the franchise. Feel free to e-mail us at respawngazette@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @respawngazette. We are back to releasing every two weeks after taking a break due to quarantine and some technical issues. E-mail or DM us your suggestions for future games!

    Episode Nine - Hollow Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 37:56


    Your favorite video game club is back with another episode! This week we are talking about fan favorite Hollow Knight! Your hosts Josh and Aaron are joined this week by the multi-talented Phillip! As always, we discuss just about everything from development to aesthetics and everything in between. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and you can always e-mail us at respawngazette@gmail.com

    Episode Eight - My Friend Pedro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 50:00


    We're back again for another meeting of your favorite video game club, Respawn Gazette! This week Aaron and Josh are joined by recurring guest Phil and we introduce a new member Nikki! We are reviewing the indie game My Friend Pedro! The intro this week is the song Slinky by Navie D. If you liked the soundtrack be sure to check it out and purchase it on Steam.

    Episode Seven - Sea of Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 49:53


    This week we are talking about the Rare original Sea of Thieves! We have a lot of love for this game and we tell some stories some of our favorite moments. This week Josh and Aaron are joined once again by Phil and a new guest Nikki!

    Episode Six - Sayonara Wildhearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 48:27


    Welcome back! This week we are joined by Phil and new host June! We played our first rhythm game for the show and it went about how you'd expect. Some of us loved it and others were less enthused. The talk gets deep on this one and we even flip someone's opinion on the game by the end of the pod!

    Episode Five - The Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 27:33


    This week we dive into the puzzle game The Bridge! This game is an amazing example of what picking a style and going headfirst into it can do for a game. Play along with us and let us know what you thought of the game!

    Episode Four - Orwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 47:00


    This week we are playing the computer only indie game Orwell. This one is a bit more serious of a game, as the loop is researching a terrorist attack as “Big Brother” a la George Orwell’s 1984. We are joined by both Phil and Aaron H this week to discuss this political indie title!

    Episode Three - Human Fall Flat & Gang Beasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 47:00


    In this episode we review Human Fall Flat AND Gang Beasts! These games were a blast to play and this week Josh and Aaron are joined by both Phil and Aaron H for the review. Human Fall Flat is a puzzle platformer with a lot of character, be sure to check them out as you listen!

    Episode Two - Fez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 44:17


    We're back for week 2! This week your hosts Aaron and Josh are joined by Phil to review the indie game classic, FEZ! This adorable platformer plays with perception and is a fantastic puzzle platformer. Not much to spoil story-wise with this one so feel free to listen even if you haven't played.

    Episode One - The Stanley Parable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 38:43


    Week 1 of the Respawn Gazette! Aaron & Josh are joined by their friends Aaron H & Phil as they review a new game each week like a classic book club! Play along with us and enjoy our thoughts on these amazing games! Endings are spoiled, so make sure you play the game before you listen if you don't want things spoiled!

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