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Welcome back to our first ever guest CinnaMANToast. In today's episode he joins Ratnado & SqatCobblr in breaking down what second-person gaming is, from a perspective to a social experience its all too real yet difficult to fully grasp. Delving into the childhood playthroughs of friends and family to the modern streaming scene, the second-person accompanyment is alive and well! As a special treat, CinnaWOMAN's answers of living with CinnaMAN's gaming antics are shared.

Happy 2 years of Scrollies!! The extended hiatus has ended and SqatCobblr & TeamRatnado are back once more to cover the newly released Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. This game, taking place in the Arkhamverse, is a touchy subject for our hosts. Being fans of the previous Batman: Arkham entries they had high expectations for this new title. Through genre swapping and distasteful narrative choices it is not looking like its here to save the day. Our hosts discuss this and more in their long awaited return episode! 

The Ranter Supreme joins the Scrollies Sqadnado. It's Prokyonlotor! He usually finds himself dealing with nostalgists of retro games. But today he, Sqat, and Rat discuss games they liked for a time only to ultimately turn on them due to decisions made by the developers late in their progression. They cap this off with games they did not expect to enjoy nearly as much as they ended up doing so. WARNING: IF YOU HEAR YOUR FAVORITE GAME BEING DISCUSSED HERE, WE PROBABLY HATE IT...

For a brief moment in gaming's time, the proliferation of demo discs were the way many people who had previously restricted access to seeing what games were like before buying came to try out and see new games they never would have. Ratnado and SqatCobblr review their favorite types of game demos, how they've received them, and what influence demos have had on them.Check out SqatCobblr on his streams and check out his Let's Plays and if you're into Final Fantasy XIV Online, check out Ratnado's Twitch stream (where he promises more games are coming, soon™)

TeamRatnado and SqatCobblr combine to form up the Scrollies Sqadnado and chat about their favorite consoles. Listeners will note that they definitely have a running theme through their choices. SqatCobblr objects to one of Ratnado's choices, but they are able to finish out a top five list in only one episode (a small miracle).Check out TeamRatnado on Twitch where he plays Final Fantasy XIV Online (and sometimes and other games) and SqatCobblr on YouTube for Let's Plays and other DK-inspired fun!

Recorded LIVE at Ratcon 2023!The Scrollies Sqadnado are joined by many fellow streamers this episode! Together they discuss their experience playing games for the first time while live on their platforms. The benefits of experiencing a game in this manner is shared as well as the unique challenges it presents. Ways in which both the audience and streamer can view the game through this new lens and more are presented.Be sure to give the guests from this episode a follow!Samsonite_DShraxaCodeSynthRelientKFanPluviophilianFruityHelghast419the_dreaded_dmdmwife26crash_and_the_boismooncatgab

Consoles having streaming options, the simplicity of phone IRL streaming, and many other factors have made it hassle-free to get into the hobby. While the Scrollies Sqadnado has mainly entered the scene by playing video games on Twitch with bare essentials, there are so many ways to deck out a stream from the hardware you use and the software you use.In this episode, the duo talk about how to get started easy with a stream setup, some of the pitfalls they've run into, and what they enjoy most about setting up their stream. Make sure to check out SqatCobblr and TeamRatnado fore more content on their streams!

In a time before convenient, simple game fronts, gamers may forget or may have missed the time when pre-ordering a video game could mean the different between day one play and having to wait for weeks. However, with the rise of reviewers and downloading games on day of release, it makes much less sense to put money down a game that may launch broken.Ratnado and SqatCobblr discuss their experiences with some of their pre-orders, some of the blunders they've witnessed, and some of the pre-orders that turned out well for them.

Metroid Dread was a long awaited game for mamy, but SqatCobblr only became a Metroid fan several years before it released and Ratnado was never very interested in the genre until streaming. Now that they have both played this game, Ratnado and Sqat talk its many great additions to the classic formula as well as things they wished the game focused a bit more on. All in all they enjoyed it quite a bit and there are many future playthroughs of Dread to tide them over until the next release.

The meme is dead. RelientKFan is a Breath of the Wild completer.Joining the Scrollies Sqadnado, he shares his very fresh first impression of the game as well as his overall reaction to it. SqatCobblr and Ratnado discuss their view of the game and how its changed over the years, their desired improvements in a sequel and where it stands within the Zelda series at large. Ultimately these 3 players hope for improvements and new additions in future Zeldas... though in which aspects they may differ.Watch RelientKFan & SqatCobblr react to the 2021 E3 trailer for Tears of the Kingdom.

Before game systems could handle large, free open exploring, video game developers used other formats to get the player from one area to the next. Hub worlds in video games serve as a place of rest, skill and equipment checks, and as quick portals to new levels and new places to explore. However, the landscape of gaming has changed since the heyday of hub worlds in video games, but they are being used in new ways to accommodate players.Check out SqatCobblr on Twitch and YouTube and TeamRatnado as they do their thing. Likewise, make sure to say hello to LordTreborian on his stream!

Ratnado and SqatCobblr both use their computers every day for gaming, streaming, and editing. For this week's episode, the Scrollies Sqadnado discusses their past with computers and what got them to start using PCs more as they've aged. SqatCobblr talks about his PC building strategy and the two share the specifications of some of the parts they use.Look out for hints on how to start upgrading your PC if it has been awhile or you are unfamiliar with PC building on your own. Also make sure to check out the TeamRatnado and SqatCobblr streams for more content!

For over two decades, LucasArts were the guardians of peace and justice in Star Wars game development. Before the dark times... before Electronic Arts.This week the Scrollies Sqadnado tackle the state of 2010s Star Wars games under Disney and Electronic Arts. There is lots to say about what we got as well as the potenial squandered away by having only one developer. However both of the hosts are fans of Jedi: Fallen Order and have played at least some Battlefront I & II. With Jedi: Survivor just around the corner take a look back with us on these entries in Star Wars gaming.

The Scrollies Sqadnado are talking video game movies. Highlighting some favorites, some bad ones, and some that land anywhere in the middle. They discuss how entering into the viewing experience may require some previous knowledge of the source material, as well as why games can be tricky as a medium to adapt. Let's-a go! Check out Ratnado's reaction to the Super Mario Bros. Voice Cast Announcement - Part 1 Part 2

As one of the best-selling and longest-lived consoles in the entire run of video game consoles, Sony's PlayStation 2 reigned long and well. In this episode, the Scrollsonite Squadress talks about the games that inspired, and ultimately lead them to where they are today.Make sure to follow Samsonite_D and Zimress everywhere and keep up with Scrollies!

At long last the Composers Top 5 has come to a close.Ratnado and SqatCobblr highlight Michiru Yamane of Castlevania fame & Masayoshi Soken who's notable contributions to Final Fantasy XIV have played to Ratnado for 1000+ hours. These Composers may be last discussed but are undoubtedly just as appreciated as the rsst by the Scrollies Sqadnado!Check out Ratnado's playlist of Soken songs from FFXIV!

Many RPG tables use official adventure books to lead their players through a story, but there are many out there who prefer to create their own settings with their own characters. Not every setting fits every player or story, and as such, UltraJohnic talks with Ratnado about one of their biggest passions.Discussing sources for ideas, how they gain inspiration, and the process they use to make the worlds their players live in feel balanced and fun. The two geek out about some of the experiences they've had, a new method Johnic uses to get a lot of the heavy lifting in his world building done.Check out UltraJohnic at Twitch and also on his Etsy store where he is selling digital art!

Pre-stream friend of Ratnado stops by the Scrollies studio to talk about what being a gamer and a parent is like. They discuss how their relationship with games have changed over the years, what they seek to get from a good gaming experience, and the struggles and unique experience of being a gamer who has to care for small lives of their own. Zack shares some of the best experiences he's had playing games with his children, and how he is still able to commit time to some of his favorite experiences and try new games.

From the humble beginnings of her Atomic Purple Game Boy, Mooncatgab has lead a life filled with Pokemon. She has seen the rise of the series and shared the love of catching Pocket Monsters with her siblings. She guests on Scrollies to talk about her experience and love for the series and also discusses aspects of it that she hasn't loved as much.Ratnado and Sqat share their experiences with the series, and then set up MooncatGab for an impromptu challenge against a well-known Pokemon trainer. Make sure to listen to the whole episode and catch the fight with the Turtwig-wielding challenger in a no-holds-barred competition. Make sure to stick around for the post-credits treat.

When a classic game reaches its Golden Years, the original players look back fondly and state "I want to play you old game, but I no longer own old system I played you on." Quite the predicament, but in some cases this is easily overcome. We live in an age of remakes and remasters of those old games for players new and old to experience them again!This time Ratnado and SqatCobblr are talking remakes and remasters. They differentiate the two and cover some notable ones in recent memory. They also take the time to highlight some from two of their favorite franchises, Final Fantasy & Metroid. Lastly they point out some of the ones that really disappointed them due to lack of care or a failure to understand the spirit of the original.

The 89ers had their moment last week, now it's the #96gang time to shine!Joining the Scrollies Sqadnado is yet another HUGE Discord representative, DidiBash! She's here to talk about one of her all time favorite series, Tomb Raider. Lara Croft has always been among Didi's go-to video game heroines and she shares why that is and the unique appeal of the games in the grander Action Adventure genre.Following that up a new favorite, Fortnite, is covered by Didi & Sqat as well as Ratnado who's played it for years now. Hammers, paid skins, future release wishes, and so much more is gone over in much detail.Get Garfed, Eggy.

The late 90s and early 2000s were dominated by an era of extreme sports, music, and culture. One of the biggest phenomenon in gaming was the surge in skateboarding games mainly defined by the Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise. From design choices in the actual games to the music choices influenced and defined a generation, which SqatCobblr, Ratnado, and MaineTater_89 reminisce about and talk about.Check out MaineTater_89 on Twitch as he streams his way through Pokemon, chess, and soon, a Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 playthrough!Also, find TeamRatnado and SqatCobblr to see other projects!

Thank you all for listening to Scrollies for a whole year! We truly appreciate every one of you that have taken the time to tune in.To celebrate we are answering questions asked by Scrollies listeners. These were submitted anonymously, privately, or publicly in The Rat's Nest & H.U.G.E. Discord servers.

Dungeons & Dragons is the most well-known tabletop RPG, and in recent years has become extremely popular in the mainstream culture. Recently, Wizards of the Coast, owners of the Dungeons & Dragons IP, has been in news cycles for leaks of contracts that would change the community surrounding D&D.In this episode, the Scrollies Sqadnado gives a concise entry point into what is happening within the community and how efforts to change Wizards of the Coast's direction through public discourse, boycotts, and rallying behind prominent creators in the space has lead to a rarely-seen reversal of anti-consumer practices.

Game Launchers have become more prevalent than ever. This greatly frustrates Ratnado, who just wants to play his games without hassle. SqatCobblr, however sees Launchers as a way to occasionally get a few free games.They cover the big ones like Steam and Epic Games Launcher. As well as publisher specific ones like the Rockstar Games Launcher, Ubisoft Connect, Battle.NET, and Origin (RIP).Together they reflect on a simpler time when games would boot "quickly" off disc and the digital distribution was a controversial and rigid method of purchasing titles of the time.

Since the early 2010s, the board gaming industry has grown by leaps and bounds. Sqat's friend, Ryan, stops by the Scrollies studio to talk about this trend, some of the games they like to play, how to get into board games, and even about Ryan's upcoming game, Check, Please!

The Scrollies Sqadnado gets one step closer to running this bit out of use! Rat and Sqat share their fourth picks. Ratnado talks about the stylish Shoji Meguro and his work on the Persona series, Shin Megami Tensei, and other Atlus games such as Catherine and Trauma Center. Meanwhile, in true Sqat fashion, Sqat talks about Grant Kirkhope and his varied soundtrack iconic from the N64 ages to now, including discussing the Project Dream SNES canceled game with Kirkhope's soundtrack that would be repurposed for Banjo Kazooie!Check out Ratnado's playlist on Spotify with some great Shoji Meguro songs, as well!

At the onset of a new year full of many games releases, the Scrollies Sqadnado takes a moment to look back on some favorites from 2022. Then proceeding into unknown waters, Sqat and Ratnado name titles that are set to come out in Q1 & Q2 of 2023. Among the games mentioned are some sequels to games they have enjoyed before and a couple completely original properties. Only time will tell if these are winners or stinkers.

Welcome to 2023!To start the year right, SqatCobblr & Ratnado have brought back Scrollies first ever guest CinnaMANToast! This time they are covering the other side of the coin: singleplayer games.To cover the vast variety  that singleplayer offers would be absurd. In this case these fellas stick to what they know best. They offer insight and recommend some of their favorite experiences.

In the tradition of being basic, the Scrollies Sqadnado listens to the clips that extern the_audio and eggycarton have prepared and react to the memories of podcasts past while thinking about podcasts yet to be recorded. They review various clips throughout the years from funny moments with guests, some of their embarrassing moments, and the ones that made them glad they spent so much time on this project.

SqatCobblr and Ratnado love the convience that modern handhelds provide. But in a world where the major companies have all but given up on this side of their hardware who will fill the void? Apparently Valve & the Chinese.Sqat and Ratnado show off their favorite modern handheld devices for the purposes of playing their PC library and emulating the classics.  The Steam Deck and Retroid line are among those mentioned. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Scrollies Sqadnado! Oh ya here's that SqatTube link.

Tis the season for vengeance!It's once again time to highlight an Arkham game, this one being seasonally appropriate. Batman: Arkham Origins is a spin-off/prequel to the mainline Trilogy. Even so it has stuck around over the years as one of Sqat's faves to play for the holiday vibes and atmosphere. Ratnado and he talk about the distinctions or lack therof between this game and the others.Sqat also briefly talks about the newly released "Shadows" trailer for the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game. That trailer was unveiled after this episode's recording so Ratnado and Sqat did not have the opportunity to discuss it.

An Episode of firsts! The Scrollies Sqadnado is joined by first-time guest FoxyEvey and second-time robot guest UltraJohnic in Scrollies' first ever duo guested episode to talk about Final Fantasy VII!With the upcoming release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Ratnado forces a Final Fantasy VII-themed episode . Check out UltraJohnic on Twitch and maybe you'll even see FoxyEvey's comments as he mods the stream.Also, check out SqatCobblr's new Discord the Humble Union of Gaming Enthusiasts (HUGE) to get updates on his new goings on!

From its cringy beginnings to its big budget present, voice acting has no doubt come a long way in video games.Joining to discuss is Zak, host of SaveDataTeam! Go watch their Twitch & Youtube channels.Together these gents share early voice acting memories and track how it gained more legitimacy and craft over the decades. In response to hardware improvements and pushing narrative boundaries the current state of voice acting is well regarded and full of talented performers! Additionally Sqat, Ratnado, and Zak highlight their favorite game studios with a focus on this and specific actors whom they have admired.

Donkey Kong Country 3, released 26 years ago TODAY (in North America) is celebrated in this episode!To highlight the additions this game introduced to the series the Scrollies Sqadnado welcomes Kleeben_Splurknurch to share his impressions and how perhaps the very identity of the game resolves around its acquired taste. Sqat, Ratnado, and Kleeben go over their own feelings towards the final game in the DKC Trilogy. They showcase the QOL inclusions such as an explorable overworld and saving improvements. The music and its stark difference in tone is also discussed. And of course the polarizing character of Kiddy Kong is given a second look.Is this game better than its legacy would lead you to believe? Check out Samsonite_D discovering an Super Mario 64 easter egg while saving at Wrinkly Kong.

The Scrollies Sqadnado is back with their next set of Composers. Two very distinct choices even though Ratnado thought they would be the same person. Kenji Yamamoto, most famous for contributions to the Metroid series. And Jeremy Soule, who specializes in the Western fantasy genre. Additionally these hosts learn to Be-caw and fus ro dah! Check out the sample CD for Metroid Prime.

After being sucked into another dimension where blast processing traps all who do not pay tribute to Sega, Sqat and Rat find Plaidman86 trapped as well for not completing his 30 streams of Sonic. From the 16-bit War era, to the struggle to make a good 3D Sonic game, these three gamers talk about everything Plaidman can get them to in regards to the Blue Blur.

Happy Halloween 2022! In this episode, the Scrollies Sqadnado talk about their upcoming projects: such as the Cutevember III lineup & Sqat's new YouTube Channel. They reflect on Scrollies, and talk about the types of things that inspire them. As well, they discuss much about their favorite traditions and the things they have created over the year in regards to the Twitch community.

You asked for it, here it be. Another Spoopies!Thanks to Empyrette310  & RelientKFan  for their submissions. Email your own experiences to scrolliespodcast@gmail.comThis episode the Scrollies Sqadnado cover the mysterious disappearance of objects that were once physically there and then suddenly were not!! This unexplainable phenomena happens to everyone at some point or another. Where did they go? Did these objects hold some kind of sentience or were other supernatural factors at play? Hard to say, but what's undeniably true is the uneasiness it brings about in those who witness it.Tune in on Halloween night at midnight (12AM MST) for a special episode release!

As Halloween draws near the Scrollies Sqadnado take a moment to share those times when a kids game or otherwise non scary time is suddenly infused with nightmare fuel. From monsters that were designed a bit too unsettling to the very nature of cutting edge gameplay bringing about a fear of the unknown, the scaries are aplenty in the games of the past. Additionally Scrollies has it's first sponser! Contact Garfbusters for all your garfield enoucnters this holiday season.

In the spirit of Halloween and spoopy season, Rat and Sqat talk about zombies! The favored enemy of too many games to count in the 2010s brought forth a variety of the best games and inspired a decade. 

The Dark Knight exudes gothic Halloween energy, and Batman is just so cool. Rocksteady Studios created an enduring, moody, and most of all fun series of games that inspired SqatCobblr and Ratnado then and they still have a lot to say now. They talk about their experiences with the series, what they liked, and even get into spoilies.

"You shouldn't have done that."RAT Drowned & SlendrCobblr have jumped fully into this spooky month with a discussion around Horror ARGs (Alternate Reality Games) based on video games. They share the ones that have stuck with them over the years and what makes them unique among the more popular series. Additionally the share their all-time favorite creepypasta of this variety.

Spooky games player, fiancé, catt tamer: Glasses Guy is many things and this week the Scrollies Sqadnado sit down with the man himself to discuss horror games. They discuss some of their experiences with horror games, the current state of the genre, and of course they make definitions and spit hot takes with reckless abandon!

The Scrollies Sqad are networked in to the UltraJohnic AI to discuss the rose-tinted glasses that are gaming nostalgia. Retro titles are often seen as inaccessible to many modern day gamers because of their age and rough edges but to those that grew up with these, they are a window into a simpler time. Along with touching on the modern throwbacks made by devs with their own nostalgia for a bygone era, SqatCobblr, Ratnado, and UltraJohnic reflect on how they view many of their childhood favorites today and what its like to grow up with a game and see it span so many of the commonplace features seen today.

Licensed games have changed from their inception. Originally seen as a way to promote a business or as an ensemble piece in a media advertising push, licensed games have always been questionable for their quality. EggyCarton, an avid player of awful licensed games joins the Sqad to talk about why he enjoys them.

Sqat has a vision of a being. That being is Icy James, the roguish inquisitive that Sqat will bring into James' first game of Dungeons & Dragons 5E. Ratnado tries to shake off the rust and help guide him through the process as he prepares to head to three days of non-stop Dungeons & Dragons at Salt Lake City's convention FanX.

Check out Ratnado's Shimomura of a Yoko Variety playlist

In an era of unmitigated capitalism, gamers are targeted on all fronts with merchandise. From clothing to figures and more, the boys talk about the different types of merch they've chosen to purchase or have been unable to purchase in the past.

If you like peanut butter and you like chocolate, you'd naturally like a peanut butter and chocolate crossover, right?! Gaming crossovers are nothing new but their increased presence in recent years leads Ratnado and SqatCobblr to talk over what makes them unique in bringing two or more worlds of characters into one.They talk some of their favorite inclusions in Super Smash Bros as well as Fortnite. They cover game series that only exist due to the fact they combine popular properties together. And they share some cameos of characters in other games and at what point that becomes more than just a mere cameo.

As the foremost player of Kaizo hacks in the Scrollies Sqadnado realm, the boys sit down for another chance to talk with CodeSynth on a brief history of the genre, its allure, and about the overall direction of game difficulty in the culture today. Check him out on his Twitch stream to see the man in action!