A podcast about video games.
On this episode, Alec and Robbie record their last ideas, reminisce over their favorite beach simulators, and take on last look in their crystal ball to predict the future of gaming. Thank you to all our listeners!
On this episode, Alec and Robbie consult their guest on the history of the Atari and hubris of developers. Special Guest; Danny!
On this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of buying digital vs buying a physical copy of a video game, and buying collector's editions of games.
On this episode, we talk about the impact art style has on a game, cel shading, borderlands, and photorealism.
On this episode, we talk about sound design in video games and The Division 2.
On this episode, we recap gaming news from February 2019 (and a little bit March).
On this episode, we talk about why video game developers avoid the toxic gaming community, why Martin Scorsese hates rotten tomatoes, and Robbie reveals why he doesn't wear hats.
On this episode, we pose the deep question: If a GameStop dies in the woods, do any bears give a s***?
On this episode, we talk about Destiny, The Division 2, and Anthem. It's a looty shooty bonanza.
On this episode, we talk about the good, bad, and ugly of nostalgia in gaming.
On this episode, we talk about the games we are most looking forward to in 2019. Including, but not limited to: Anthem, Far Cry New Dawn, Kingdom Hearts III, The Division 2, Death Stranding, and Days Gone.
On this episode, we talk about all of the juicy nonsense that happened in the world of video games in January 2019.
On this episode, we (finally) have a deep dive discussion about Red Dead Redemption 2. Contains special guest and spoilers. Special guest interactions not rated by ESRB.
On this episode, we discuss our daily and weekly gaming habits. We're totally normal, right? (Featuring special guest... Diego!)
On this episode, we talk about some of the best video game openings of all time and dissect what makes them great.
On this episode, we talk about our personal best and worst gaming experiences of 2018.
On this episode, we talk about the evolution of journalism and media coverage surrounding gaming.
On this episode, we talk about the Bethesda/Fallout 76 debacle, Fallout in general, and ask the question: When will developers knock it off with this nonsense?
On this episode, we talk about The 2018 Game Awards.
On this episode, we talk about the epic year gaming has had, and the problem of feeling like you're on the clock to finish all the good games.
On this episode, we talk about 100% completing games.
On this episode, we talk about gradual change vs innovative leaps in games.
On this episode, we talk about October gaming news, with some November gaming news tucked in there.
On this episode, we confess our darkest gaming secrets.
On this episode, we talk about what makes a good horror game, whether or not you can love horror games but not movies, and why Robbie never plays horror games (ever). Featuring special guest Tony Anderson.
On this episode, we talk about the circumstances under which one may use a video game strategy guide and still like him or her self in the morning.
On this episode, we talk about video game trailers, what makes a good one, and the train wreck that is the Battlefield V marketing department.
On this episode, we recap ALL the gaming news from September. Well, a lot of it. The important stuff.
On this episode, we talk about Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar's history, and answer the question: How realistic is too realistic?
On this episode, we talk about monthly gaming subscriptions, Nintendo Switch Online, PS Plus, and Xbox Live Gold.
On this episode, we talk about the rocky history of Spider-Man games and the marvel that is the new Spider-Man game on PS4.
On this episode, special guest Diego schools us on the Fortnite phenomenon.
On this episode, we recap August gaming news including, but not limited to: The Jacksonville Madden tournament shooting, Valve making games again, Xbox financing, and the Spider-Man "graphical downgrade," and more.
On this episode, we talk about the joy of beating a game, the trend toward games-as-service, the industry defying God of War, and different ways games make you feel. In your heart.
On this episode, we talk about the past and present of arcade gaming, the new(ish) Halo: Fireteam Raven, and the barcade trend.
On this episode, we talk about the future of game streaming and the next (last?) generation of consoles.
On this episode, we revisit the episode "When Developers Don't Quit." Missed it? nbd, here it is. Never listened to it? Now's your chance.
On this episode, we talk about the differences between eastern and western game design.
On this episode, we talk about what's happening in gaming in July 2018. We talk about Anthem, WoW going subscription only, sexual harrassment at Super Smash Bros tournaments, the Uncharted short film, Nathan Fillion leaving Destiny 2, and more!
On this episode, we talk about what makes a video game feel good (called "game feel"), the key things shooters must get right, and Robbie's weird God of War confession.
On this episode, we talk about different types of video game sidekicks, what makes a good one, and why Robbie really hates Slippy from Star Fox (a lot).
On this episode, we talk about cross-platform gaming, the Sony vs Epic Fortnite controversy, and whether or not cross-platform gaming is good for gamers or not.
On this episode, we talk abut PUBG, H1Z1 Battle Royale, Fortnite (Spoiler Alert: We hate Fortnite), and major franchises adding Battle Royale to their mix.
On this episode, we talk about E3 2018.
On this episode, we talk about retro gaming, the comeback of classic games, and how playing old games makes you a better modern gamer.
On this episode, we talk about video games based on movies, why Goldeneye was great, and why most early movie-based video games were not so good.
On this episode, we talk about what makes a good boss battle and some of our favorite boss battles of all time.
On this episode, we talk about Detroit: Become Human, Telltale games, and whether or not choose your own adventure games actually qualify as video games.
On this episode, we talk about what's happening in gaming in May 2018. Including, but not limited to: Wal-Mart "spoils" E3 2018, why Nintendo gets away with just porting Wii U games to Switch, why Switch cloud saves don't make sense, awesome Battlefield easter eggs, the uncertain fate of the Final Fantasy VII remake, and Season 2 of Star Wars Battlefront II.
On this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of buying digital vs buying a physical copy of a video game, and buying collector's editions of games.
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