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Jerome is a FFXIV veteran, and Alex has never played an MMO before. Together they're running through the main story progression of the critically acclaimed MMO and only occasionally getting distracted by topics such as "Why do the Garleans even want this

Stormbuds


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    Science Fiction-less Double Feature: Koira and Cook, Serve, Delicious!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 60:14


    Your Hosts of Light Gaming are back with a two-for-one special to make up for the break, sort of! They talk about the wildly different Koira and Cook, Serve Delicious and come up with interesting ways in which the two are unexpectedly connected (Editor's note: this is a lie). After the ad break, the monthly Rants and Raves segment returns, what deathly serious topics will the Hosts of Light Gaming get too deep into THIS time? Tune in and find out!Enjoying Light Gaming? Please consider rating, reviewing and sharing our goofy show with a friend!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Blue Prince Is for Gamers With Myst Gaydar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 45:21


    We, alongside almost every other gaming podcast, played Dogubomb's new masterpiece: Blue Prince! Join us as we vaguely, in a very spoiler-free manner describe our impressions of the game, give a brief synopsis of the mechanics and talk about what really makes this game tick our little maze-loving boxes.After the ad break, we dive into a really fun quiz segment that isn't at all a form of psychological torture that Jerome inflicts upon Alex on a regular basis.Enjoying Light Gaming? Please consider rating, reviewing and sharing our goofy show with a friend!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    We Played Sable and Mispronounced Moebius A lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 49:22


    We're really sorry about that, but our points about 2021's light adventure game Sable still stand. Then, FFXIV: Shadowbringers' Secondary Antagonist Judge Vauthry makes a grand return to pass his brand of balustrade judgment on REDDIT POSTS!Check us out on our socials and join the discord!https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsiss

    100 epsiodes and 1000xResist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 49:24


    Hekki Grace, gamers of light! Jerome and Alex wax poetic and skip through time as they discuss Fellow Traveler's 2024 visual novel 1000xResist! Then, for our 100th episode (total) special, we check out some new posts on our recurring reader mail segment: the Sharlayan Forum! Thank you so much for hanging out with us 100 times!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Alphabetizing Our Conservatories in Strange Horticulture!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 44:46


    We inherit a plant shop in the middle of Gloomy-gloomsville, USA (Or maybe UK?), and hand people a bunch of wild and wacky potted plants to cure their various ailments, allergies and alimonies in Strange Horticulture! Stay tuned after the ad break for a chill, but heated conversation of of Raves and Rants!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Nancy Drew Is on Fire in Labyrinth of Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 43:29


    The Hosts of Light make good on their March Madness pick for Nancy Drew games and explore a modern take on an ancient myth in Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies! Then, stay tuned as Jerome and Alex do their best to replicate some iconic video game voice lines in the segment "How Did She Say It!?"Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    We'd Neva Heard of Neva. Howeva, It's Pretty Cleva!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 47:23


    Dive into the colorful world of Neva as the Hosts of Light traverse the brilliantly painted and sounscaped scenes of Neva, the action platformer developed by Nomada studios that won 2024's Games for Impact award at the annual GOTYAs! What did Alex think about the action platforming content? Does Jerome maybe need to get medically evaluated? Tune in and find out! Plus, enjoy a super special secret Light Gaming take on March Madness as they use a Madness bracket to make an extremely important decision!!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    We're Living for The Roottrees Are Dead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 44:34


    This Obra-Dinn inspired mystery puzzle game is right up our alley. It's got everything- a compelling story, great reading, sick jazz vibes, corkboards, and nostalgic 90s internet fansites! We've also been spending with with Monster Hunter and Balatro, so we thought it'd be a great time to bring back our Side Quests!Check us out on our socials and join the discord!https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and JeromeBarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Äliën Gärdèñs Gälöre in Ultros!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 44:56


    The Buds revisit last year's plant based metroidvania- Ultros! They had a psychedelic time looping throughout the alien environments, learning more and more about the world as they connect every save point with bees. Then, they enjoy a nice time in the great outdoors with a national park quiz segment: His Park Materials!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcast Produced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    We Found Old Timey Booty Calls in Nancy Drew: Secret of Shadow Ranch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 41:36


    Howdy, pardners of light! It's Nancy Drew week here on Light Gaming and we've got a classic ol' rootin' tootin' hollerootin' heck of a time for y'all as we dodge snakes, scorpions, bank robbers and angry chickens in Nancy Drew: the Secret of Shadow Ranch! Stay tuned for the back half when Jerome gives Alex yet another impossible guessing game for his Pokemon: Shield edition of "A Wild Pokemon by Any Other Name!"

    Citizen Sleeper 2: Good Book, Frustrating Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 48:28


    Jerome and Alex give their spoiler-free opinions on the long awaited tabletop inspired narrative RPG Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector! Where does this game work, and where does this game fall apart? Who are their favorite crew members? Answers to these and many more questions lie within! In the second half, the Hosts of Light bring back an old friend to give their Judgment on genuinely for-real not-made-up viewer questions: it's the return of Judge Vauthry!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    What We Played on Winter Break 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 50:35


    What's up, Gamers of Light!? Welcome to Light Gaming! We've launched a rebrand where we're going to focus on the kinds of games that made our favorite episodes last year: easily digestible experiences that we could talk about in their entirety. We're gonna cover indie games, retro games, and maybe even some board or card games, so long as it's just a bit of Light Gaming!In today's episode, Jerome and Alex are back from break with a new look and a whole lot of games to talk about. Tune in to find out what they thought of their steam winter sale purchases and get back into the swing of things.Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    The Second Annual Heavens-Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 63:03


    It's the Second Annual Heavens-Awards! Who will take home the prestigious awards for Best Outfit, Cutest Character, Best Beard (Cover wife), and The Warrior of Light "Confused Head Tilt" Emote Award for Most Deranged Segment? What will be the Buds Best Game? Acceptance speeches, dramatic moments and impromptu advertisements await you in this year's Heavens-Awards!Thank you all for listening, we'll see you again in February! Much love!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Square and Borrowed (Sims 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 45:27


    With DeSIMber come and gone (two weeks go by pretty fast), the Buds cap off the month discussing the Sims 4! After an uncharacteristic discussion about sleep aids and science, they discuss their past, present, and hopeful futures with the franchise. How many times has Alex burnt his house down? Where's the weirdest place Jerome made Woo-hoo? Tune in to find out*!*neither of these questions are answered during the course of this podcast.Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    The Evil Lawnmower (Sim Ant)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 43:41


    Alex takes Jerome on a nostalgia trip to his beloved back yard RTS-like sim game, the 1991 Maxis Classic Sim Ant! How many times did they get stomped, sliced, eaten and conquered before finally making it into the kitchen and ousting the evil Human Man and his animal cohorts? Plus, Jerome helps Alex with his acting chops in the hot new improv segment: Down for MaintenANTS!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Truck Nuts (Goldvember Sunset Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 50:14


    The Buds put Goldvember to a close with a recap of all their chosen Golden games! Nancy Drew: The Shattered Medallion spoilers start ~16:00Rise of the Golden Idol spoilers start: 21:25End of spoilers: 34:47Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Forbidden Shapes (Return of the Golden Idol and Pokemon TCGP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 53:37


    It's here! The Rise of the Golden Idol is out and the Buds are having an eldritch blast playing it. What is it about these games they find so captivating? The intrigue? The wit? Maybe the grotesque, explicit sex scenes? Tune in and find out! Also, surprise! The Buds weren't SUPER up for sailing the high seas this months, so they pivoted to something a little more current and... tangentially related to the theme for the second half. It's a welcome addition to GOLDVEMBER to be sure!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    F**k You, Dora! (Golden Sun & Sea of Thieves cont.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 48:47


    Goldvember continues as the Buds discuss their thoughts as they revisited the classic GBA RPG, Golden Sun! Find out what they loved about the game, which classes they were running, and whether or not they think Isaac's relationship with his mother is a healthy one. The title might be a hint! Plus, the Buds continued exploring the Sea of Thieves, this time diving into the Monkey Island crossover content! Join us as we continue the hunt for GOLD!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    I'm Like a Gorilla (Nancy Drew: the Shattered Medallion and Sea of Thieves pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 50:19


    Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    The Mystery Is Just Math (Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 60:32


    The Buds finish their discussion on all things Diablo IV with their thoughts on the new expansion: Vessel of Hatred! What awaits our Boneheads of Light in the deep, harsh jungles of Nahantu? Do the systemic changes help or hurt the game? Is Mephisto still in Jerome's ideal Eiffel Tower? At least two of these three questions will definitely be answered on this week's Stormbuds!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Must Give Head to Tree (Devil Daggers and Diablo IV Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 72:59


    Have YOU noticed that the previous two weeks notated Diablo IV/4 inconsistently? Well, I didn't, but now I'm leaning into it! Today the Buds talk about their time with skull-dodgin, knife-throwin arcade shooter Devil Daggers, and finish off the story recap and reaction to the base game of Diablo IV!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    The Greatest Sin of All (Grim Fandango & Diablo IV pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 72:27


    The Buds take on the Department of Death and travel all across the Eighth Layer of Hell in wacky, kooky point and click adventure The Adventures of Grim Fandango! Plus, the continuation of the story in Diablo IV with coverage of acts 3 and 4 takes our Wanderer Buds into the desert, where they run into familiar faces both old and new, as well as confront one of the Lesser Evils!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Diagonal Whippage (Super Castlevania IV & Diablo 4 p. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 78:28


    The buds play some action packed spooky games to kick of STORMBONES!!!! They make their way through some douchebag bats and asshole skeletons to confront dracula in Super Castlevania IV, then they make their way through douchebag demons and asshole goatmen to confront Vhenard and Astaroth in Diablo IV! Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Bye Ultimecia! (FFVIII finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 139:43


    What a massive episode! The Buds chat about discs 3 and 4 of FFVIII, dip into the Sharlayan Forum and announce the theme and games of October! What will happen with our unconscious GF? Why are we in space? Is THAT what time looks like!? All these questions answered and A WHOLE LOT MORE within!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Generally Orange (Ft. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet and Final Fantasy VIII, pt. 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 73:36


    The Buds are back after a stressful week of travelling and illness to talk all about the... weird, but enjoyable monster sandwich game called Pokemon Scarlet/Violet! We're not here to TELL you it has disgraceful performance issues, but we are asking the question: Does it have disgraceful performance issues? After that, we learn more about the story of The Six Angsty Teens in Final Fantasy VIII, from the prison break up until we attempt to assassinate the sorceress again in the clash of the gardens! Tune in to hear which instruments Alex picked for his performance!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Solo Bud: Goth Legacy Admission (GF) (Ft. Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 28:37


    Jerome is out sick this week and unable to record, so Alex took it upon himself to compare and contrast the book and game versions of Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy! We'll be back next week with Pokemon: Scarlet/Violet and more Final Fantasy VIII!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Women Uplifting Women (Ft. Detention & Final Fantasy VIII pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 66:21


    The Buds discuss a brief historical overview of martial law in Taiwan in order to be able to begin describing sidescrolling horror game Detention! Then, the weird fever dream continues in the tale of FF8 where Laguna throws his friends off a cliff, Squall opens up about his boundaries with grammar, and the party is completed when Ivrine Kinneas shows up and starts planning his future with all the ladies. Thanks for listening and reading this far!!CW: Talk of violence in schoolsCheck us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Big Titty Goth GF (Ft. Two Point Campus and Final Fantasy VIII)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 66:57


    The Buds dive into the new school year by talking about how Two Point Campus came to be and how they enjoyed their time with it! Then, they begin their senior year of mercenary academy Balamb Garden in Final Fantasy 8, talking about junctioning, hot dogs, social anxiety, angst, and most importantly, Triple Triad!

    He Has Laser Eyes Now! (Secret of Evermore Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 56:34


    The Buds escape from Evermore, but not before having to deal with the dastardly butler Carltron and navigate the space station maze with their trusty toaster-dog! Plus, a conversation on what makes this game of all games so important alongside the reveal of September's theme! Stick around to see what games the Buds are gonna cover next month!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    What a Stinker! What a Treat! (Ft. Nancy Drew: The Silent Spy and Secret of Evermore pt. 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 56:14


    Alex is a Nancy Drew Veteran and Jerome is a total newb! Hm, that sounds familiar. Join the Buds as they talk about Nancy Drew: the Silent Spy and hopefully solve the mystery revolving Cathedral, Revenant and Nancy's Mom! Plus, the discussion of Secret of Evermore continues, with the Buds diving into the spotless castles and deep jungle forests of Gothica!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    You're Asian!? (Ft. The Whispered World and Secret of Evermore pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 55:08


    The Buds have a quick chat about the Whispered World (very quietly), and catch up on some long overdue side quests! Then they resume their journey into Secret of Evermore for part 2 of their month-long discussion. What wacky voices will we have to endure for the sake of a loosely tied together theme? Tune in and find out!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    There's a Dead Body, Skylar! (Ft. Quiet on Set and Secret of Evermore pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 53:44


    The Buds kick off ASMR August with a relaxing deductive murder mystery game where the witnesses and perpetrators are all single-minded and obtuse AI chatbots. The sound of the fires crackling as the mansion burns down every single time! Then, they journey into Evermore to try and discover its Secret, where they talk about their first impressions of the game, an overall summary of the mechanics and the first act- Prehistoria! Tune in to see what the Buds think about both of these extremely relevant games!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Please Kill Us! This Sucks! (Ft. FFXIV: Dawntrail Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 63:55


    The Buds give their thoughts on the finale of FFXIV: Dawntrail! Of course there are full spoilers within. They also go over some thoughts and opinions of some of the listeners in the Sharlayan Forum, and plot out the games for the month of August! What completely regular, not weird at all theme will the next month's games follow? Tune in to find out!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    SimCity Style (Ft. Dave the Diver and FFXIV: Dawntrail pt 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 70:31


    The Buds get chummy with Dave, Bancho and the gang and explore the depths of the Deep Blue Hole as they talk about Mintrocket's "Indie" hit Dave the Diver! Afterward, they resume their discussion of FFXIV: Dawntrail, talking about chapters 4 and 5 of the latest expansion. What do the buds think about the invasion and subsequent tour of Alexandria? Tune in to find out!FFXIV: Dawntrial discussion starts ~27:50Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    The Fourchenault Special (Ft. A Short Hike and FFXIV: Dawntrail pt 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 63:49


    The buds journey up to the top of Hawk Peak to find cell phone reception and get distracted by trinkets and shells along the way. Plus, chapters 2 and 3 of our Dawntrail discussion. Find out what the Buds thought about Yak'tel, the mamool ja and the entrance to the golden city!Dawntrail discussion starts around 21:00Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Put a Basket on It (Ft. Bugsnax and FFXIV: Dawntrail)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 53:38


    The Buds start their Summer Vacation month by taking a trip to the Isle of Bugsnax, and they have a wildly different experience between the two of them! After that, they start their month-long coverage of FFXIV: Dawntrail by talking about their thoughts of the first chapter!Dawntrail talk starts ~25:35Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    A Full Set of Kale Chompers (ft. Life is Strange: True Colors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 48:03


    The Buds finish off Tataru Taru and Co. Ltd. Inc sponsored pride month with a trip to Haven Springs, CO. They chat with some of the locals, get a job at the bar and use a supernatural ability to observe and feel emotions to manipulate normies into doing their bidding. Afterward, they make a bet with their predictions for FFXIV: Dawntrail!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    It's Probably Being Pirated (ft. FFXIV - Tataru's Grand Endeavor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 52:46


    The Buds revisit Eorzea and go through a bunch of comedy capers, mech fights and touching moments as they complete and discuss the Tataru's Grand Endeavor questline! Then, a bit early, the Buds chart a course for July and plot out the games they'll be playing alongside FFXIV: Dawntrail!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Hot Gay Dads (ft. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 51:36


    The Buds talk about the very, very queer visual-novel-dating-sim-deckbuilder-roguelike I Was a Teenage Exocolonist! They take another trip to the Spoils Collector for a full spoiler deep dive into their thoughts about how the game ends, and discuss the differences in their gameplay. Who did they crush on? Who lives and who dies? Who is she, and why does she have her own song? Tune in and find out!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

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    Interplanetary Robot Lesbians Only (ft. Signalis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 65:26


    The Budsgush for about an hour straight about how great Signalis is, even if it has some mechanical frustrations. If you've played through the game entirely, stick around for a visit to the Spoils Collector, otherwise, go play it! Now! Watching a video playthrough is fine if horror is not your thing, too! Signalis slaps!!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    The Awkwafina Ghost (Ft. Hades 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 53:44


    Kicking off Tataru Taru & Co. Inc.® Pride Month®, The Buds talk their early impressions of Hades 2 by giving an overview of the mechanics of the game and chatting about which character on the cast has the best shoulders! Plus, the Buds put their knowledge of worldly mythology to the ultimate test!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    A Whirlwind of Eggs (ft. Stardew Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 53:33


    The Buds talk about their wildly different playthroughs of Stardew Valley to cap off farming May! Do the Buds end up finding their ultimate cozy game? Will Jerome finally find his true love out in the countryside? Tune in to find out! We also invite you all to come along with us as we plan for June: better known as Overlord Tataru's LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (sponsored by Taru & Co. Inc.)!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Eco-Friendly Wood Veneers (ft. FFXIV's Island Sanctuary)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 54:53


    The buds are granted their own private islands in the Ciela...ciala....da... the greater Vylbrand area! What wondrous resorts do they architect on Tataru's behalf? Does it contain galvanized square steel and eco-friendly wood veneers? Unfortunately not, but honestly, they had a great time anyway! Island vibes and chill times await the boys as they revisit FFXIV's farming content! Plus, how well does Alex do in an Island Sanctuary quiz?? Find out by listening right the heck now!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    The Supply Chains of Humanity (Ft. Farming Simulator 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 50:38


    The Buds gave Farming Simulator 2022 a shot and found themselves completely unable to relax while playing it, thus missing the point entirely. Turns out, they're not a fan of the bookkeeping, nor being the means of production! Plus, after learning that Jerry Seinfeld is probably a synth, the buds revisit their thoughts on the Fallout TV series, so spoilers ahead!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Do You Believe in God? (Ft. Harvest Moon)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 51:13


    The Buds take a quick look at the "Ur-Farming Sim" in Harvest Moon! By studying the blueprint, they hope to gain a greater appreciation for farming games to come. While the game has some frustrating quality of life issues and a lack of depth in gameplay, it's hard to deny its ingenuity in the context of super nintendo video games! Plus, in the B-segment, Alex takes a trip to the spa in the segment "I Order You To Relax!" Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Newfound Adventure: Fallout 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 67:47


    The time has come to talk about our month-long journey into the world of the Commonwealth! How did the Buds enjoy diving into vaults, stepping on landmines and being alerted to settlements that needed their help? Find out by listening to this very episode!! Plus, the Buds debut a fun quiz segment in Review Bombs for Peace!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Amazon Prime's Fallout is Better than the Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 58:23


    Do you like gratuitous gore with poignant satirical comedy TV shows with fabulous casts, great set design and reasonably well constructed plots? Then check out Fallout on Amazon Prime! The Buds talk about episodes 1 and 2 of the new TV show at length, and then just casually chat a bit with somme Would You Rathers in the Fallout universe. It's a great time! Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Magic: the Gathering: A Deckmaster Game: Universes Beyond: Fallout: A Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 70:47


    Ever want to live in a universe where Liberty Prime, Recharged can fight Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite? Well, want no more! Strap in for a lecture as the Buds summarize the journey of Magic: the Gathering and how its quest for growth and progress has led to the creation of Universes Beyond: Fallout! Plus, we provide a Guide of Sorts for getting into Magic: the Gathering, and this Guide of Sorts is actually kinda helpful. We promise!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Fallout: New Vegas is a Brilliant Buggy Blast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 58:15


    Grab a seat at the table and place your bets because the Buds are in town and they're high rollers! Fallout: New Vegas is the Best Bethesda game that's not made by Bethesda at all! What makes it so enjoyable to play, even now, over a decade after its release (assuming the game works for you)? Most importantly, can Alex survive another round of the Horn of Hraesvelgr? Tune in and find out!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Newfound Adventure: BeamNG.Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 64:46


    The Buds talk about their experience with vehicle based physics and collision simulator BeamNG.Drive! It's an intimidating start, so in the second half of the episode, Jerome and Alex craft a perfect, genuine guide to starting, enjoying, and ultimately escaping from BeamNG.Drive in the new segment: A Guide of Sorts! Stick around to the end to find out what next month's theme is! Unless you're going backwards, in which case, hello from the past!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

    Humongous Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 56:04


    The Buds chat about old childhood entertainment games from Humongous Entertainment, with such point and click all stars as Freddi Fish, Putt-Putt and Pajama Sam! This episode kicks off two new segments: Pictomancer's Corner, where one Bud looks at a random video game screenshot and guesses the context, and The Mithril Why?, where the Buds bring you the latest and greatest in very authentic, very serious gaming news. Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbudsProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

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