Podcasts about last stand media

SPONSOR: Get 86% OFF Surfshark, 100% log-free VPN! Aired first April 29, 2025 on Patreon: It's time to hang out with XB2+1 OG, Lord Cognito, of Last Stand Media, Defining Duke, and @IronLordsPodcastRoundtable! We talk Xbox's future, hardware opinions, Game Pass drama, and more. FOLLOW LORD COGNITO @ Twitter/X: http://twitter.com/lordcognito.

Here at Last Stand Media's Constellation, we don't take the time to record super long podcasts just so you can read about them. Dustin, Lock and Dagan talk about coffee, gaming disappointments and dream collaborations. You're still reading this? We can't #!*&@! win. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:27:19 - Coffee 1:30:38 - Gaming Disappointments 2:11:04 - Dream Collaborations 2:42:02 - Sopranos spoiler start 2:43:23 - Sopranos spoiler end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's weekly conversational fever dream. On this week's episode, the illustrious Gene Park (formerly known as Jeen “Mac Daddy” Parc) discusses “Masculinity” and how he and the crew feel about what it means to be a man in a modern world. We're also joined by Ben Smith, the disgraced former mayor of Assassinland PA, who shrewdly used his inability to bring a topic AS a topic with “Writer's Block.” What a clever feller. Revoke his security clearance. He is dangerous. Chris Ray Gun, a straight man who thought Wicked was quote “fantastic,” hosts this week and gets a temperature check on the “Social Media Exodus” to BlueSky and Threads and whether it actually has a chance or serves any purpose. Enjoy the show while you can! Our planet's magnetic field is temporary and very fragile and I will personally stop at nothing to keep it so. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:08:40 - Masculinity 0:54:00 - Social Media Exodus 1:45:00 - Writers Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Last Stand Media's Constellation! Your impeccable taste in podcasts has not gone unnoticed. This week, Summon Sign's Bradley Ellis chooses Pokemon as his topic, and the gang has a ball discussing one of the most successful media franchises on the planet. After decades of catching the hearts and minds of both children and adults the world over, what experiences have we had with the celebrated trading cards, video games and animated series? Next, Punching Up's Gene Park would like to digress for a bit of political discourse. Now that the 2024 presidential election is in our collective rear-view mirrors, Gene needs to get some things off his chest while also checking in with his cohosts concerning their post-election perspectives. Last, Dagan 'Dagster' Moriarty challenges his pals to a fun Pop-Culture Quiz! Two podcasting heroes find themselves locked in a bloody battle of nerdy knowledge, but only one can claim victory! (And of course, a special thank you to Jigglypuff.) Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 00:10:13 - Pokemon 00:56:59 - 2024 Election Reflections 01:46:54 - Pop Culture Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk to special guest/lover of RPGs Bradley Ellis from Game Trailers, Easy Allies, and now Last Stand Media fame. We discuss the last 12 months of releases from Atlus, talk about the recent success of the SMT board game kickstarter, and digital release of the SMT TTRPG. Thank you all for the questions and thanks again to Brad for coming on the show. Check out more of Brad on Last Stand Media  Follow Brad on X/Twitter @bradleyellis87  http://twitch.tv/bradleyellis Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp  Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

It's an all new Constellation hosted by Last Stand Media's resident goblinoid Chris Ray Gun! On this episode, the goblin will ensnare you in a winding tale for the ages along with Benjamin and MisterMatthewPlays. MisterMatthew kicks things off with the trials and tribulations of midnight releases. Our pal Benjamin commits the cardinal sins of both Wrath and Envy over those of us who choose to "take naps," a pastime he views as "for little b**es." The gremlin will then close out this meeting of minds with "Guilty Pleasures," a topic that winds and weaves into many avenues; games, movies, music, and Joaquin Phoenix's The Joker 2. Sit back, relax, pop open a "brew" or something, shut up, and enjoy. Love you long time. The Dodgers are technically a New York team, so we still won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro is joined by fellow Seasoned Gaming & Last Stand Media community member Rick Davis and eventually cohost Paul to catch up on the games they are playing (Metaphor, Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, etc.), and then recap and give their thoughts on Xbox's Partner Showcase and Shawn Layden's comments about the death of creativity in the high end AAA space! Alejandro and Rick's Davis previous podcast appearance (XEP's "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Spoilercast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDk_GlrJmuc&ab_channel=XboxExpansionPass Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No Copyright Lofi Hip Hop 2022 https://youtu.be/pLcw3dK1yU0

It's time for the latest Constellation conversation, starring some of your favorite Last Stand Media personalities. This week, Colin gets things started with a discussion about natural disasters. After mother nature recently wreaked havoc on the southeastern United States, and with the possibility of even more devastation in store, which forces of nature have we personally witnessed, and which natural disasters frighten us the most? Next, Micah eases our anxiety with a conversation around confidence boosters. From our favorite articles of clothing to lucky tokens or even the perfect haircut. What helps us feel extra self-assured and empowers us to take on the world? Contributing the third topic today, our favorite European pal would like to talk about the psychological effects of Covid. As we approach the 5 years anniversary of the dawn of the global pandemic, Lockmort picks our brains about our social tendencies in the wake of the lockdown. Are we more or less socially active then we were before the world changed in 2020, and how content are we with our current social habits and routines? Finally, Dagan returns to the show and asks the gang: "What's the craziest thing that ever happened to you?" Do we each have that one unbelievable incident or bizarre event that took place in our lives which almost doesn't even seem real upon reflection? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast! Chris Ray Gun (tiny big-headed blind freak) is at the helm yet again, joined by MrMattyPlays (todd howard simp), Lord Cognito (xbox shill), and none other than Gene Park (beauty pageant judge)! Matty selfishly regales us with tales of his wedding and true love in front of three painfully single people. Gene swerves the conversation to our history with Ubisoft (stewards of the acclaimed Skull & Bones franchise) and how Assassin's Creed Shadows is shaping up post-delay. Cog takes us on a winding path about our favorite drinks, poisons, and elixirs. Chris ends with what is essentially a show and tell about video game special editions. It's literally just “look at the cool things I have” the entire time. This fellow is a genuine jerk. Someone should knock his block off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for a 'very special' one-on-one episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. It's me, Colin. Joining me today is storied game designer David Jaffe for an intimate (no, not like that) three-ish hour chat about a variety of topics. We dwell a great deal on video games, of course, touching on Steam, Concord, Freedom Wars, Bloodborne, Dragon Age, and much more. We even get into more philosophical ideas like visionary game design, bad opening sequences, and more. As we're often wont to do, however, we also get much more personal and serious, opining about our respective childhoods and upbringing, relentless online negativity that's slowly chasing us offline, and how we deal we deal with depression (and the anxiety that stems from it) in our lives. Please enjoy an unfocused -- but deep -- episode of Constellation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a rare themed episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) welcome Punching Up co-host Micah Moriarty, Summon Sign host Brad Ellis, and LSM producer Ben Smith to the show, and I asked each of them to bring a topic centered around our recent experience at our live show in California. Brad kicks things off with a chat about San Diego itself, the host city of our event, a unique and special locale that has a lot to offer. What do we think of southern Southern California? Next, I get into the entire premise of 'going backstage' or 'being backstage' at an event. I love the mysticism and history behind the scenes at these different venues. Does anyone else feel it, too? Third up is Ben, who experienced some limited technical difficulties during our show. When tech goes awry in our day-to-day lives, how do we react, and what do we do? Finally, Micah rounds things out with an exploration of late-night eating. After all, seeing an In-N-Out shoulder-to-shoulder crowded after midnight set her mind alight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to "a very special episode" of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by a duo of guests as opposed to our traditional trio: Punching Up's Gene Park and storied game designer David Jaffe. In an unusual (though not unprecedented) move, I asked the guys not to come prepared with any topics this week. Instead, I thought we'd just chat about whatever and see where that brought us. Perhaps not surprisingly, a lack of a concrete plan led us into nearly three hours of video game talk about a wide variety of topics: Concord, Astro Bot, Drawn to Death, Jim Ryan, Mark Cerny, Naughty Dog, The Last of Us Online, Killzone, Resistance, Uncharted, God of War, PlayStation games going to Xbox, Phil Spencer, Bobby Kotick, Nintendo, Super Switch, and on and on. We hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uncharted Territory! Chris Ray Gun (Sacred Symbols) hosts this weeks episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Joined by Micah Moriarty (Punching Up) and Lockmort (a foreigner,) this ever-winding episode gets nutty. Micah forces us to envision our own Freaky Friday scenarios and decide which celebrities and LSM cohosts we'd switch bodies with. Chris sets his sights on animals that the world will be better without. Lockmort asks us about the three dumbest things we've ever done. Chris is hosting so expect frequent derailments. For free breakfast for life go to https://www.hellofresh.com/freecon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time once more for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by Punching Up co-host Micah Moriarty, Defining Duke co-host Lord Cognito, and Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun. As usual, topics are varied. Chris kicks things off with an inquiry into exotic animals. No, not cats, dogs, and the like, but far more unordinary fare. Do we want a weird creature companion? Next, Micah explores the wide world of salads. Are we excited or repulsed by leafy greens and their endless accoutrements? From there, Cog takes us down an interesting path, exploring our respective sleep schedules, and the cadence by which we go through our daily lives. Are we early birds or night owls? Finally, I wrap things up -- here, on the precipice of football season! -- by checking everyone's temperature on the upcoming NFL campaign. Are we optimistic, pessimistic, or wildly disinterested? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by LSM executive producer Ben Smith, Summon Sign host Brad Ellis, and Hoeg Law's Rick Hoeg. Rick kicks off this time around with a topic about mythological pantheons. From Roman to Greek to Norse and beyond, do we find ourselves particularly interested in or attracted to any of these ancient forms of worship? Next up is Brad, who wants to chat about film, TV, and game adaptations. Whether we're talking about The Last of Us, Batman, Castlevania, or something else entirely, which IP have most successfully crossed media boundaries in our eyes? From here, we come to Ben for a conversation all about cars. What was the first car we personally owned? What car do we own now? Do we like driving? Finally, I wrap things up with an inquiry into vigilantism, specifically through the lens of recent 'predator catcher' videos that have gone from non-violent to decidedly aggressive. Do the victims deserve this level of treatment, or have things officially gotten out of control? For free breakfast for life go to https://www.hellofresh.com/freecon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by LSM coordinator and shopkeep Micah Moriarty, storied game designer David Jaffe, and Lockmort's Edits' Lockmort. We begin with my topic, a heady one no doubt, but a fun one with lots of threads from which to pull. Warner Bros. Discovery -- the owners of HBO, CNN, Cartoon Network, WB Pictures, WB Games, and much more -- is in freefall, with value dropping 70%. How would we save this storied brand from seemingly-certain destruction? Next up is Micah, who wants to know which songs are currently in everyone's heads. What are you humming as you go about your recent business? Then, Jaffe steps to the plate with a classic gaming conundrum, but for real life: If given the opportunity, how would we "re-spec" ourselves, like a character in an RPG? Finally, Lock brings up the rear with a conversation about video game movies. Borderlands is apparently very bad. What gaming film do we want to see made that would hopefully be the exact opposite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome -- one and all! -- to another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, Colin is joined by Punching Up's Micah Moriarty, Defining Duke's MrMattyPlays, and Summon Sign's Brad Ellis. Matty kicks things off with a soliloquy for Game Informer, the popular gaming publication founded in the early-'90s, and inexplicably shuttered right before we began recording. How do we feel about its closure, and its impact on the industry? Next up is Micah, who inquires as to our favorite brand mascots over the years. Where do the Geico Gecko, Mr. Clean, and the Trix Rabbit stack-up? Then, Brad brings us on a journey, recounting our favorite roadtrip memories from our past. Did we find ourselves on long roadbound adventures with friends and family? Finally, Colin wraps things up by inquiring about space travel. How does everyone feel about the idea of exploring the seemingly unexplorable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by Punching Up co-host Gene Park, Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun, and storied game designer David Jaffe. Indeed, this is the same cast that appeared on Episode 78 of our show, and we're back just a month-or-so later by popular demand, with another four hour-long heater. As was the case last time, this conversation is virtually entirely political, and we didn't split it up into topics because the structure is frankly more chaotic than that. But we touch on many, many topics: Kamala Harris, Trump vs. Harris, SCOTUS, Elon Musk, voting, the end of the United States, culture, race, and -- inexplicably -- a solid 25 minutes on Boogie2988. Anyway, please enjoy. And remember! This episode is obviously not going to be for everyone. No whining allowed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Today, I (Colin) man the host's chair, and welcome LSM coordinator Micah Moriarty and Virtual Legality's Rick Hoeg to the show for a trifecta of fun inquiries. Micah kicks things off with some "would you rather?" premises that she lifted from a magazine. Don't worry: Nothing perverted! Instead, would we rather see 10 minutes ahead of 150 years ahead? Would we rather be dipped in maple syrup or nutella? That sort of thing. Next, Hoeg hits us with a shorter topic hinging upon gaming, watching films and TV, and so on at certain times of year, during specific holidays, days, months, and so on. Are we calendrical? Finally, I wrap things up by talking about reading books. It's summertime, which means I'm floating around the pool almost every day reading a book for an hour or two. But once the pool is closed, I probably won't read a book until it's open again. Where does reading fit into our lives? And what are some books we've recently read that we'd recommend to the audience? Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/conapps for free appetizers for life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by my lovely wife and Last Stand's coordinator Micah Moriarty, Summon Sign's Brad Ellis, and Lockmort's Edit's Lockmort. And boy, do we have a nerdy assortment of topics for you. Micah kicks things off with a short D&D-like campaign she wrote for us to participate in, complete with branching paths and dice rolls. Will we survive? Brad follows-up with a chat about LEGO sets, their quality, their licenses, and their great expense. Are we fans? From there, I (Colin) take over by talking about schadenfreude, the German word that means reveling in the misfortune of others. Let's be honest: None of us is above it... right? Finally, Lock wraps things up with a peek into the what-ifs of Assassin's Creed's future. If it was up to us, where in history would we set a new AC title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a special, one-topic-driven episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by Punching Up co-host Gene Park, Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun, and storied game designer David Jaffe, and we gather for a some-four-hour chat all about the first of two scheduled presidential debates for the 2024 election cycle between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. This is obviously an exclusively, deeply political conversation, so be warned before you hit play. We touch on just about everything imaginable: The debate itself, the fallout thereafter, who we think will ultimately win, if we believe that Biden specifically will even ultimately be one of the nominees, and -- of course -- we get deep into the weeds on all of the important issues they spoke about during the debate, and more. Again, be warned: If you don't like or care about politics, or if you get upset when you hear serious, adult opinions you don't agree with, don't listen or watch. For those with open minds and a curiosity for a wide variety of opinions, however, please enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, I (Colin) am joined by Defining Duke's Lord Cognito, Summon Sign's Brad Ellis, and Lockmort's Edit's... Lockmort. We have a very nerdy episode in store for you. I start things off by talking about my love of plants, flowers, and gardening. My hobby has blossomed (pardon the pun) into a larger part of my life recently. Is anyone else nurturing a green thumb? Cog wants to dive into the realm of indie games, a widely-evolved subsection of the console and PC space that has grown far beyond its traditional definition. Do we partake in the scene? And just what is an indie game, anyway? Lockmort's intrigued by a hypothetical zombie apocalypse, in which we'd all be tasked to survive on our own. What would be our first moves following the outbreak? Would we rely on our humanity to stay alive, or potentially lose it along the way? Finally, we come to Brad, who waxes about downloadable content, or DLC. What was our first-ever encounter with digital add-ons? Do we purchase much DLC in our day-to-day gaming lives? What's the best expansion ever? All of that -- and more! -- on the other side of the play button. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back, one-and-all, to another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. It's me, Colin. This week, I'm joined by LSM's associate producer Ben Smith, Sacred Symbols' Chris Ray Gun, and Summon Sign's Brad Ellis. Our meandering chat begins with Brad, who wants to know what we think about fashion. Do we care about clothes? Are we into certain brands? Do we have what we'd consider an individual style? From there, we move onto Ben, who gets into idioms, the nomenclature that we use constantly, but that has a meaning beyond the literal. Which ones do we enjoy employing? From here, we move onto Chris, who inquires about the lore of our favorite pieces of fiction. Do we like getting into the nitty-gritty beyond what's right in front of us? Do we delve into in-game documents, novelizations, and iceberg videos? Finally, I round things out by laying out my love for retro gaming, while wondering if I'm enamored with old and old-style games because they're what I grew up with, or if they really are, in fact, the cream-of-the-crop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast! This week's panel offers up a thought-provoking batch of topics for discussion. Micah has been thinking about family resemblances, and she'd like the rest of the gang to share their thoughts and experiences on the topic.Which of our family members do we look like most, and which physical characteristics are we grateful for inheriting? On the other hand, which cherished genetic attributes do we feel we missed out on, and how did our children fare in the resemblance department? Next, Ben wants to talk about loyalty programs. Are we inclined to take advantage of the common corporate promise of saving money in exchange for being faithful to a specific brand or retail outfit? In our experiences, which companies offer the best monetary incentives for shopping with them, and which don't inspire much loyalty at the end of the day. Batting third, Matty shares his deep passion for post-season sports. Are we crazed and rabid fans during the playoffs, especially when our favorite teams are in the mix? How do we handle the emotional roller coaster of winning and losing with the cities and the teams that we love the most? Finally, Dagan wants to share his obsession with awesome brand names. Do we recognize when a product, company or brand has an amazing moniker? What about next level game, book and movie titles? Simply put, which stuff has the coolest and most creative names? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week's chat is packed to the brim with fun topics, so gather around the water cooler! Kicking off the discussion, Cog wants to commiserate about "that dude", aka that person in our lives that we just can't seem to gel with. Inevitably, we all have that one incompatible coworker, neighbor or friend of a friend that we'll probably never click with, and is it us or them? (Spoilers,, it's probably them). Weighing in next, Micah shares her most memorable quotes. What words of wisdom or kernels of enlightenment do we remember best, and how did we learn them? Was it the advice of a beloved family member, a movie quote or a character's line from a favorite book? For our third topic, Chris wants us to get serious about our favorite old school jokes. Just good, old fashioned set-up and punchline, like the classic comedy of yesteryear. Which timeless jokes do we simply never get tired of? Lastly, Dagan trolls his fellow podcasters and the Constellation audience with a topic purposely designed to be Not Safe For Work. Everybody is tasked with telling their best real-life R-rated story, and at least one tale is a hard NC-17! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, Colin Moriarty slips into the host's chair, and is joined by his wife, Punching Up co-host Micah Moriarty, and the Defining Dukes themselves, MrMattyPlays and Lord Cognito. As usual, the topics are varied. Considering the makeup of the cast today, Colin kicks things off with an inquiry into Xbox's catastrophic hardware situation. Can the brand survive as-is while selling fewer than a million units a quarter? Inspired by his new multimedia YouTube project, Matty wants to talk about new ventures we've undertaken, or perhaps still plan to in the future. Leaping off of that is Cog, who recounts important milestones in his life, and wonders which moments are truly the most important in getting us to our respective today. Finally, Micah wraps things up with one of her great passions: The grill. It turns out that no matter what Micah's doing, she'd Rather Be Grilling. Get 20% off your order with free shipping at https://www.buyraycon.com/constellation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Times, they are a-changin'. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is rightfully pleased with Xbox's performance on the PlayStation Store, bragging about being the biggest publisher on PSN while presenting Microsoft's recent financial report. His company has seven games in the top 25, more than even Sony itself. So, uh, batten down the hatches, because you're inevitably about to get way more Xbox on PS5. Plus: Fresh leaks show us how Sony's digital games have sold in recent years, Square Enix writes-down $140 million in losses while cancelling multiple games, Take Two guts its Private Division label, Kingdom Hearts promises to horrify in film form, and more. Then: Listener inquiries. Based on recent moves by a rival, would Last Stand Media ever consider going platform-free with all of its content? Which drug from the Fallout universe are we most likely to become addicted to? How can a small indie game garner any attention in such a crowded market? What is it that Chris actually does all day? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:19:34 - RIP Claire, the Dutch Shepherd 0:25:56 - Sacred subs 0:29:40 - Take the leave Dustin 0:42:47 - Why is Chris busy? 0:55:25 - The last time we applied for a job 1:06:18 - Platform focused podcasts 1:26:41 - Returnal comic 1:38:59 - Firesprite director laid off 1:40:35 - New PSN social feature 1:51:06 - Rise of the Ronin is outselling Nioh 1:56:08 - Shinji Mikami wants to get away from survival horror 2:04:34 - Private Division closes Roll7 and Intercept games 2:16:16 - A Kingdom Hearts film is coming 2:21:04 - AAA GI Joe 2:23:24 - 750 million downloads for eFootball 2:24:22 - What we're playing 3:04:12 - Xbox's 3rd party future 3:25:38 - PSN sales data leaks 3:41:57 - Square Enix cancelations and changes 4:00:06 - March NPD 4:07:55 - New PS Plus games 4:12:04 - Publicity for a small game 4:16:41 - Fallout chems 4:21:37 - Video game gambling 4:28:25 - Underrated influential games 4:36:00 - Crunch vs over hiring 4:39:17 - PSN stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome once again to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast! This week's fearsome foursome bring a variety of fun and thought-provoking topics to discuss: Belgium's favorite son, the mighty Lockmort, gets things started with a bit of welcome nostalgia by inquiring about our earliest and happiest memories. Next, Dustin wants to talk about the movies that make us laugh. Which film comedies stand as our favorites and which ones do we think get overlooked? Colin takes a page out of Woodsy Owl's book (look it up) and would like to engage with the group concerning the environment. How do we feel about what we're doing to take care of the planet, and how can we do better? Finally, Dagan plays Constellation Creative Director and asks the gang to pitch him a Reality TV Show. Don Draper would be proud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Colin returns to the lineup this week to talk about the current kerfuffle across the pond. What is going on with Catherine, Princess of Wales and is this whole royal fiasco a total scandal or a complete nontroversy? Micah Moriarty explores Craigslist 'Missed Connections' and puts a question to this panel of smooth-talking casanovas; Have we ever locked eyes with a stranger across a crowded subway car or supermarket aisle but lacked the courage to pursue romance? David Jaffe would like us to revel in Life's Little Pleasures. What are the rituals and routines in our lives that we look forward to and delight in the most? Finally, Dagan would like us to sing the praises of our favorite living visual artists. See, we can express admiration for people without ending it in RIP. Who knows, maybe they'll even hear us! Get 10% off at https://www.thefreezepipe.com and use code CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a very special episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This year, we're going to try to execute on a small number of 'themed' episodes that revolve around certain sets of topics, and today, we present to you an all-political discussion. As such, joining the Brothers Moriarty this time around is Punching Up co-host Gene Park and storied game designer David Jaffe, and you should be warned that if you don't like politics, don't want to hear about them, or get upset when you disagree with people, you shouldn't watch or listen. Dagan starts us off with a brisk chat about Jon Stewart, who has recently returned to The Daily Show in a limited capacity. Is his presence more necessary than ever, or is he one of the reasons our discourse has sunk to its current level? Gene seamlessly executes his topic from Dagan's, wrangling a wide-ranging deep-dive into social justice. Are we in a better place than ever socially, or has everything been pushed too far? From here, Colin talks about the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, and regrets how deeply propagandized American society became in a war that didn't involve it. Should we be inserting ourselves into geopolitical situations, or seeking peace no matter the cost? Finally, Jaffe rounds things out by exploring claims of fraud in the 2020 election, which haven't at all convinced him. Will Trump ever admit he lost, or does he perhaps have a point that not all is at it seems? Get 20% off your order plus free shipping at https://www.buyraycon.com/constellation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greetings and salutations! It's time for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Defining Duke co-host MrMattyPlays and Summon Sign host Brad Ellis. Colin's worried about unabashed consumerism and unfettered capitalism, and expresses yet more concern that the haves and have-nots are on an obvious collision course. Dagan wants each cast member to regale him with interesting (and totally true!) facts that he (and most others) are unlikely to know. Where's the best place to live when it comes to 'biome'... forest... beach... the desert?! Brad inquires. Finally, Matty explores the idea of time travel with an eye towards things we'd change, if only we'd be willing to deal with the inevitable repercussions of our modified actions, be they what they may. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty welcome Defining Duke co-host Lord Cognito and Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun to the program. Chris has been sitting on a topic for a while, now, and it's a doozy: Which fictional characters would be on Epstein's vaunted 'list' of clients? Our answers may surprise you. Cog's curious about our ability -- or lack thereof -- to manifest positive outcomes in our lives. Do we think anything is possible, so long as we truly believe? Dagan wants to know in which ways we've succumbed to peer pressure in our lives (with a natural inclination towards old stories from our youth). And finally, Colin brings up Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney, funded by Elon Musk, that seeks to get her reinstated on The Mandalorian. Naturally, this chat gets political, which is why we buried the topic towards the end. Be aware! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back -- one-and-all! -- to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty welcome LSM's executive producer Dustin Furman and associate producer Ben Smith to the show. Topics are varied, per usual. Colin starts things off by reflecting on Last Stand itself, and inquires how the boys think the company is doing, what we might change, and how we may look in the future. Dustin has a deep and abiding love of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, widely considered some of the finest films ever crafted. Will these movies forever stand the test of time? Ben's been wondering, as of late, if he may have what it takes to try stand up comedy at open mic night. Should he take the plunge? Finally, Dagan chronicles his experiences with both ghosting and being ghosted. Have we been abandoned by people in our lives? Or are we the ones doing the abandoning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun. A trio of topics therefore await you this episode, beginning with Dagan's deep-delve into gossip. It turns out Dag's a bit of a gossiper himself, and wonders if we partake, and if so to what extent. Colin thereafter turns everyone's attention to the so-called 'public domain,' where created works across mediums reside after a certain number of years post-launch, a space where anyone can play with the likes of Count Dracula, and -- yes indeed -- Steamboat Willie. How do we feel about the rules and restrictions placed around others' creations? Finally, Chris steers us into the realm of true crime, where for reasons unknown, people fixate about the grisly downfall of others. Do we share in this cultural obsession, or are we perplexed by it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Defining Duke co-host MrMattyPlays and storied game designer David Jaffe. We begin our lengthy chat with a topic that's grown increasingly popular in recent years: Thrifting. Matty has found great value in buying secondhand, and wonders if we've had similar experiences. Colin, meanwhile, wants to delve into our respective brand loyalties -- not the obvious ones! -- but rather some of the automatic brand purchases we make without even thinking about it, from toiletries to clothing and beyond. Dagan harkens back to his earlier days to remember some legends from his youth, stories, people, and events that are almost always heavily-fictionalized if not outright fake, yet persist over the generations. Finally, Jaffe returns to a well-worn and host-favorite topic here on Constellation, and that's UAPs. Recent Congressional hearings, a mysterious new video, and the promise of more to come leaves us with plenty to digest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greetings and salutations! Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by LSM executive producer Dustin Furman and coordinator Micah Moriarty. We have two food-related topics this week, and while they're not similar, we positioned them back-to-back. On the one hand, Dustin wants to talk about his move towards healthier eating, and how our respective daily diets add to or detract from our overall health. Then, Micah dishes about expiration dates, specifically with the things we eat. What is our confidence in these mysterious dates? Are we hardcore followers, or do we throw caution to the wind? Meanwhile, Dagan wants to opine about not only doing good deeds, but being on the receiving end as well, and how the reciprocity therein helps make the world go 'round. Finally, one listener compiled some interesting data about our humble podcast Constellation, and Colin goes through some of it, wondering how the show may morph and improve into the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Punching Up's Gene Park and -- for the first time ever! -- Summon Sign's Brad Ellis. Colin begins this week off by asking everyone how they spent their holiday breaks. Did we rest? Game? Read, watch TV or a movie, or spend time with family? It turns out we did a little bit of everything. Dagan has recently become captivated with the so-called Tetris Kid, a 13 year old midwesterner who obliterated the NES port of the famous Soviet-era game. Being that we have skateboarder Dagan as a co-host, Brad wanted to discuss extreme sports, their rise into the mainstream, and which iterations we've most taken to in our lives. Finally, Gene ends the show on an appropriately down note, as we go into various examples of rejection that have befallen us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome one-and-all to yet another episode of Last Stand Media's conversational podcast, Constellation. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Defining Duke co-host Lord Cognito and legendary game designer David Jaffe. Colin has an important question for his fellow gamers: Just what do we mean when we say 'role-playing game'? Do we need to be more specific with our classifications and definitions, or are we comfortable with Madden being an RPG? Cog wants to know how we deal with defeat and loss in life. We all feel an inner energy and competition, but how do we limit those feelings in public and learn to let go? Jaffe has rediscovered his long-dormant love of reading, and wants to share his passion with the crew. Where does reading fit into our lives? Finally, Dagan just turned 50, and as such, he's wondering about missed opportunities, specifically when it comes to those random pursuits that you just never get around to. If we could drop everything right now and learn something new, do something fun and exciting, or explore the unknown, how would we use that time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on #TheNerdChat: - DaddyDWALLY has the FLU - Nominating our favorite games for The Nerdies 2023 - MKENN10 and Xbacon gush over Baldur's Gate 3 - What games have we been playing? New episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites. #seeyouonline 0:00 Hello and welcome to the show 4:30 Shoutouts to new subs and XEP discord 6:55 BigBox asks us about the PS5 Pro and the drama going on with Last Stand Media and Easy Allies 17:05 News #1: Nominating our favorite games of 2023 for THE NERDIES AWARDS 1:08:50 News #2: Coming to Game Pass January 2024 1:12:55 What have we been playing or watching? (BG3 lovefest) 1:26:35 The best food we had this week 1:32:35 Closing and end of show #Xbox #goty #nintendo #playstation #gamingawards #milesmorales #spiderman #bg3 #warzone #alanwake2 #totk #zelda #podcast

Welcome one-and-all to yet another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Accompanying the Brothers Moriarty this week are Gene Park and Micah Watson of Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast. Since we're a cast full of writers, Dagan thought he'd probe our respective approaches to the craft, where we draw inspiration, and how we came to love the written word. Micah reflects on an old internet cartoon from her high school years, Salad Fingers. What is it that we love about surrealist and absurdist humor on the internet, and what are some of our favorite examples of similar fare? As a Washington DC resident, Gene has noticed first-hand the rise in criminality in his own city, and wonders if and when we as a society will get our heads around solving our myriad criminal justice-related problems. Finally, Colin wants to chat about Elon Musk. Do you love him, hate him, or fall somewhere in between? Is he an inspiration, a menace, a distraction, or perhaps just an annoyance? Believe it or not, no one holds back in their responses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greetings! Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by LSM Associate Producer Ben Smith and Lockmort of Lockmort's Edits on our YouTube channel. We start today's podcast off with a basic topic that spawns a substantial back-and-forth: Shoes. Are they important to us, style and/or function? What are our favorite brands? And so on. We then veer into more serious territory, as Lockmort gives us the rundown on a gallbladder-related situation that saw him visiting the ER multiple times. Have we ever experienced any unexpected medical catastrophes? Ben wants to chat (pun intended) about so-called internet friends, the people we've met -- and perhaps only know -- online. How much of our social life is consumed by a new style of camaraderie? Finally, Colin wants to discuss a recent claim out of American company OpenAI: That something is going on behind the scenes there with its Q-Star AGI program that may threaten humanity. Or so says a Reuters report. But what does that even mean? We get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Punching Up co-host Gene Park and legendary games designer David Jaffe. Our topics are many-varied on this lengthy episode, and we begin with Jaffe, who has recently started taking the mega-popular medicine Ozempic. Like many others on the drug, he likes what he's seeing so far and wants to tell the tale. From there, we go to the idea of aging out of interests, spurred on by Gene's lapse in both listening to and playing music as a hobby. Meanwhile, Dagan's curious about our first names: What we think about them, our experiences with them in life, and perhaps even some names we wish we wielded instead. Finally, Colin checks-in with the cast for their early 2024 US election thoughts. As the field takes shape, which candidates are most appealing so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gather 'round for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Joining the Brothers Moriarty this week is LSM's coordinator and shopkeep Micah Watson, alongside Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun. Dagan gets us started by asking us each to pitch a new video game to the audience, and naturally delivers a delightful idea of his own as well. Micah's nail person recently moved shops, and that presents a problem: She has no idea what salon she's defected to. She's turned to internet sleuthing to solve the case. Chris wants to chat about breakups and how they present themselves in our lives. Sometimes they're our choice; other times we're blindsided by them. What memories come to mind when the topic comes up? Finally, Colin ends with something silly: The humble egg. Fresh off an 'argument' between he and Micah about how eggs should be cooked and consumed, he goes to bat for why eggs may be the best food of them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by the cast of Defining Duke, MrMattyPlays and Lord Cognito. As usual, we wind through a variety of topics, beginning with a big one: Change. Matty explores the ways his life has morphed, and how it needs to continue to adapt if he's to sustain his perfect pocket of happiness. Spurred on by something Chris Ray Gun noted in passing on Sacred Symbols a few weeks ago, Colin is curious how the cast feels about taking a hiatus from our gaming obsessions. Considering our jobs, are we able to escape the grind? Do we even want to? Cog, meanwhile, is feeling nostalgic. He wonders which eras of our lives -- and in what capacity, whether with sports, or friends, or music, or games, or whatever -- are most precious to us? Finally, Dagan wraps things up with a political topic, at least kinda. With the holiday season nigh, are we prepared for the inevitable partisanship that may ensue around the dinner table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes indeed: It's time for another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Defining Duke co-host MrMattyPlays and Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun. Dagan brings a mighty topic this go-around, especially considering the time of year. Halloween draws near, after all. So how do we feel about it? Are we a fan? Were we as kids? Where do we stand now? Chris keeps things ethereal with his topic, one that will become more pertinent in decades to come: Transhumanism. Inspired by Cyberpunk 2077's recent expansion, Chris expounds on the many potential outcomes of a modified person, and wonders whether we've always been a little too eager to change ourselves. Like Dagan, Matty also taps the seasonal energy -- though a little further out on the calendar -- by asking what we're grateful for. But he has an important caveat, in that we should dig deep to find what we're really thankful for beyond the obvious. Finally, Colin wraps things up by asking the guys about violent and sexual content in the media we consume, whether via TV shows and movies, video games, and elsewhere. Has it all gotten out of control? He certainly thinks so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greeting and salutations! We're glad to see you return for another episode of Last Stand Media's conversational podcast, Constellation. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Punching Up co-host Micah Watson and Last Stand's composer Ramon Narvaez. Ramon brings a fun topic to the show this week: Cult movies. We each chose three titles to discuss (for 12 total), films we think deserve attention even if they've flown far under the radar. Micah, meanwhile, wants to chat about the plight of acne. Did we suffer from it in our younger years (or perhaps we still do)? Colin is becoming increasingly infuriated by the eager acceptance of so-called AI art, which isn't actually art at all, but wholesale theft merely rearranged for the undiscerning consumer. Does the panel share his concerns? Finally, Dagan inquires as to separating the art from the artist. That is to say: When something you love was made by someone you hate, can that ever be rectified? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Punching Up co-host Micah Watson and LSM associate producer Ben Smith. Two of the four topics this week flow into each other rather naturally, and so we opted to start there. Micah inquires as to our respective online shopping habits, and specifically what we'd consider the negatives to the universal convenience of click-to-buy commerce. Funneling into that is Ben's topic, warranties on the more expensive items we acquire. Are we willing to pay the upfront extra cost to protect our investments, or would we rather roll the dice? Speaking of spending money, Dagan's topic concerns America's increasingly-aggressive culture of tipping. Where do we draw the line? Finally, with their nuptials just weeks away, Colin prods Dagan and Ben on his and Micah's behalf for their advice for a happy, healthy, and fruitful marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this stacked episode of Frame Trap Brad, Blood, Damiani, and Huber are joined by special guest Dustin Furman of Last Stand Media. Games on the docket include Assassin's Creed Mirage, Lords of the Fallen, EA Sports WRC, and more! (00:00) - Opening (05:44) - Assassin's Creed Mirage (34:20) - Lords of the Fallen (53:06) - Lies of P (1:11:22) - EA Sports WRC (1:25:31) - Sort it Out! (1:40:06) - Keep it Up! (1:50:42) - Forza Motorsport (2:07:59) - Blasphemous 2 (2:18:34) - Paranormasight: The Seven Mysterious of Honjo (2:29:50) - Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.5 (2:45:14) - Question 1 (2:52:34) - Question 2 (2:58:52) - Question 3 Thank you to these wonderful "Shout-Out!" tier patrons: Jabbawabs Elthanas Greg “TheDarkKnight” Kettering Miguel Special mention to our Everything Producer: Jabbawabs

Hello! Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Sacred Symbols co-hosts Chris Ray Gun and Dustin Furman. Fresh off of his trip to Japan, Dustin wants to talk about our experiences with foreign food, both overseas and our sometimes-faithful replicas back home. Chris, meanwhile, is fascinated by the rise of so-called American anime, products like Netflix's Castlevania that finally pay homage to art stylings and production touches from the east. Dagan starts a discussion about what our favorite curse (or swear) words are, the inappropriate pieces of our lexicon that spice up our respective vocabularies. Finally, Colin inquires about everyone's feelings concerning online fame. Each cast member is at a different level of being well-known on the internet. Does this status matter? And what happens when it declines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greetings one-and-all! Welcome back to Constellation. On this week's episode of Last Stand Media's conversational podcast, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by legendary games designer David Jaffe and Punching Up co-host Micah Watson. As usual, we have some random topics to throw your way. Jaffe had an online experience recently that gave him pause, and has him reflecting on the hatred fomenting in seemingly every corner of the internet. Meanwhile, Dagan wants us to present him with our biggest hot (or bad?!) takes. What 'crazy' ideas do we hold that we know most people won't agree with? Colin probes everyone's minds for their current feelings on the free-to-play gaming scene, and whether it's sustainable (and even perhaps a net positive for our sprawling industry). Finally, Micah submits to the audience a truly Micah topic: Milk. Do we drink it? Do we care about it? Do you fear it? Have you ever truly thought about where it comes from...? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Defining Duke co-hosts MrMattyPlays and Lord Cognito. Colin needs a place to commiserate -- and he finds it here amongst sports fans -- as he comes to grips with his fandom for one of the NFL's most-cursed teams. Can he possibly recover? Meanwhile, in the realm of things far more serious, Cog chronicles a near-death experience he had, and solicits any similar stories from the group. Matty taps into the powerful nostalgia muscles we all seem to share, and wonders how captured we are by the past as opposed to living in the present. Finally, Dagan confronts the entire premise of multitasking. Why can't people just do one thing at a time? It turns out that question is far more profound than you might think at first blush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gather 'round for more Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by LSM executive producer Dustin Furman and associate producer Ben Smith. Ben would like to reminisce about our roommate experiences, recollecting the memorable people we've lived with in years past. Dustin wants to analyze the very meaning of the term 'masculinity' and explore why we sometimes employ such a narrow definition of the word. Dagan's topic delves into the popular fare around us that we simply can't get into. From pro wrestling to The Simpsons and beyond, what don't we get about what so many others adore? Finally, piggybacking off of a topic in recent weeks concerning immigration, Colin wants to see if this week's panel can pass a form of the US immigration quiz given to those who seek American citizenship. The results may surprise you. Get a wireless plan for $15 a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/con Download DraftKings with code CONSTELLATION to get $200 in bonus bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FIRST AIRED August 15, 2023, on http://PATREON.com/XB2! Join Jez and Rand on a big discussion on Xbox and the future of gaming with Colin Moriarty of Sacred Symbols and Last Stand Media! We discuss Xbox Game Pass, Starfield, the way Xbox and PlayStation's direction converges and diverges, and much more. Follow Colin on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/longislandviper Follow LSM on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@laststand-media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message

Welcome one-and-all to yet another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Today, the Brothers Moriarty invite executive producer Dustin Furman and -- for the first time ever -- editor Lockmort of "Lockmort's Edits" fame to the show. As usual, our topics this week run the gamut. Our special guest Lockmort explores the fine line in comedy where you take things too far, which opens up a wider talk about when in our lives we may have crossed the line with those we care about. Meanwhile, Dustin is eager to talk about our old jobs, and where and how we've managed to make a living over the years. Colin's a sentimental guy, and he wants to know if anyone else feels the same way, spurred on by getting his so-called 'effects' in order over the last few weeks, like old letters and cards. Finally, Dagan does us the service (and disservice) of introducing us to writer and director Ari Aster's infamous student film, which (needless to say) is both horrifying and thought-provoking. Join us, won't you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Last Stand Media's conversational podcast, Constellation. This week, the Brothers Moriarty welcome Sacred Symbols co-host Chris Ray Gun and LSM theme composer Ramon Narvaez. This meaty episode starts off with a bang, as Dagan chronicles his recent week-long camping excursion that brought him into the woods of Maryland with his son's Boy Scout troop. Meanwhile, Ramon wants to talk about older people playing video games, or in many cases not playing them. Was the Baby Boomer generation uniquely unequipped for this new mode of entertainment? Chris is curious about our thoughts on famous people, and those that lose touch with the world around them as their coffers grow. Finally, Colin goes with a current event, the SAG-AFTRA and writers strikes, which have brought Hollywood to a standstill. Why don't media companies care more about the people who make their enterprises go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time yet again for another episode of Last Stand Media's conversational podcast, Constellation. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by associate editor Ben Smith and coordinator Micah Watson. Dagan's topic explores the media -- primarily the films and TV shows -- that quite literally bring a tear to our eye. What sets off our waterworks? Micah thinks trigger and content warnings have gotten out of control, to the detriment of both the content that's being endlessly targeted and the people who are apparently being protected. On the back of Cormac McCarthy's unfortunate passing, Ben wonders which authors and books speak most to us, and what our reading habits have even become as adults. Does reading play a role in our lives? Finally, Colin brings something easy and breezy to the table, a seasonal inquiry: Are we going swimming this summer or what? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome, friends, to another episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's weekly conversational podcast. This time around, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by Last Stand executive producer Dustin Furman and coordinator Micah Watson (both also co-hosts of our new Nintendo show, Punching Up). Dagan wants to know what hills are worth dying on. In other words, what do we believe so staunchly that we'd fight over it to the bitter end? Dustin delves into a favorite topic of ours: Fast food. He specifically mines us for our favorite fast food joints, as well as the restaurants we find most overrated and underrated. Micah took the time to do each of our horoscopes, delving into our respective signs from three different perspectives. How do we feel about what our star charts say about us? Finally, Colin brings a heavy point of conversation this week, one that seems strangely loose in recent weeks and months: UFOs. Whistleblowers are... well... blowing the whistle. Are we seriously about to find out that aliens are, in fact, real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Furman is the executive producer at Last Stand Media and a co-host on Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast. We invited Dustin on to gain three different generations points of views around retro video games and retro video game collecting. Dustin is in his late 20's, Matt is in his late 30's and Wes... well Wes has seen it all folks. The show starts out with this first segment where we discuss Dustin's early gaming days and his other hobbies and is more of an interview and him providing us with more details of his gaming background. The following segments will be focused on the entire group and get into various retro gaming topics which you can see below in our timestamps! Enjoy! 00:00 - 1:59 Intro 2:00 - 6:25 What other things is Dustin into outside of games? 6:26 - 9:44 Where did Dustin start with Gaming and where did his passion truly begin? 9:45 - 14:28 What is Dustin's favorite genre or series? 14:29 - 17:16 What are some of Dustin's stand out consoles? 17:17 - 32:41 Where do we get our retro games and which types of places do we prefer? 32:42 - 38:33 Are we collecting any specific consoles or subsets that we are currently collecting for? 38:34 - 41:33 How do we keep track of our video game collections? 41:34 - 49:27 Will retro video game prices continue to decline? 49:28 - 53:37 What's a PS1 Hidden Gem you would recommend? 53:38 - 58:34 Where are we getting our new release physical games from? 58:35 - 1:00:00 Do we order games that are released in small print runs, like Limited Run Games etc? 1:01:00 - 1:06:12 Do you see a time in the near future where you stop buying physical games? 1:06:13 - 1:10:13 Please convince Wes to open and play his PS5! For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx Dustin: Twitter - @DustinCanFly Intro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse

Welcome to Punching Up, a brand new Nintendo podcast from Last Stand Media! I (Dustin) am so excited to be doing this new show with an awesome lineup of co-hosts, including Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty, and Mama Micah! In our inaugural episode, we lay out what this show is all about, along with how it stays true to the Last Stand Media style while charting its own path. So, once all of the celebratory opening is done, we dive right into it. The Switch is dominating, having now become the third-best-selling home console of all time. However, with that success, there are rumors of what's on the horizon. Additionally, Nintendo is doing a totally new type of event for the US with Nintendo Live, taking place in the fall in Seattle. Finally, we dive into the game on everyone's mind right now, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This title has set the world on fire, dominating the conversation both online and off. It's an exciting time to be a Nintendo fan, and that's why we knew we had to do this show. So, join us on this new adventure! We hope you love it. To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/punchingup If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/punchingup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Nerd Chat Episode #103: Become a Minecraft Legend in HELL- A This week on #thenerdchat: - Xbox is listening to our UI complaints: does the Xbox team just need to remake the home dashboard? - Which "established IP" is inXile working on? - Will you be jumping into Minecraft Legends or Dead Island 2? - There are too many games coming to Game Pass for April/May 2023. - What do you think about these new changes to McDonald's burgers? As always, we close the show with the best food we had this week. Thank you so much for listening, and as always, #seeyouonline. New episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are uploaded on Saturdays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites. #ForTheNerds 0:00 Hello and welcome to the show 3:30 Shoutouts6:20 XBOX NEWS - News #1: Microsoft's new Xbox UI is being reworked after complaints 18:45 News #2: inXile is working on an "established IP" 25:55 News #3: Dead Island 2 Metacritic scores are in 33:30 News #4: Minecraft Legends Metacritic scores and XbacongamiN's impressions so far 40:55 News #5: Sony welcomes Firewalk Studios to their first party 44:10 News #6: Every game coming to Xbox or PC that was shown at Nintendo Indie World 46:45 News #7: Xbox Iconic and Sustainable collection at the Xbox Gear Shop 49:35 Shoutout to Knockback and Last Stand Media for the Knockback t-shirt 50:15 News #8: Coming to game pass April/May 2023 56:50 What have we been playing? 1:07:35 What have we been watching? 1:13:00 The best food we had this week / McDonald's is making changes to its burgers 1:19:20 Closing and end of show #xbox #playstation #inxile #deadisland2 #minecraftlegends #nintendo #indiegames #gamepass #redfall #hollowknight #residentevil4 #thewolfofwallstreet #mcdonalds #burgers #bigmac #quarterpounder #cod #halo #podcast

Ben Smith takes Max on a deep dive into the world of producing podcasts, live shows, and video games. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Welcome “Get Real Nitty-Gritty” with Dustin Furman | MFP 25 Lessons from Five Jobs Fireside Chats, Episode 42: The Small Town Mayor [Patreon Exclusive] Sacred Symbols+, Episode 267 | Ben Mailbag [Patreon Exclusive] Biggest Fears, Easter, Sleep, Best Season | Constellation, Episode 13 Ben's Start in Production Election College Podcast Handsome Phantom “A Passion for Smash” – Celebrating 15 Years of Super Smash Bros. Brawl with Peter Spezia Editing Process Adobe Audition Adobe Premiere Audacity Dynamic Ad Insertion One Nation, Tracked by Stuart A. Thompson and Charlie Warzel for The New York Times Megaphone by Spotify Studio71 The Reason Skull & Bones CANT Be Cancelled Is… Using Premiere How I Edit My Podcasts! | MFP and Chapter Select iZotope RX Producing Live Shows An Evening With Last Stand: The Greatest Games of All Time Ranking PlayStation 4's 25 Best Games | Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast Episode 200 Wrap-Up Chapter Select: Season 5, Episode 5 – Resident Evil 4 with Special Guest Dustin Furman Ben Smith Ben's Twitter @BenSmith2588 Ben's YouTube @BenIsHandsomeYT Last Stand Media Patreon Lilymo Games Max Frequency Chapter Select Season 0 – The Last of Us Season 1 – Paper Mario Season 2 – God of War Season 3 – Banjo-Kazooie Season 4 – The Fast and the Furious Season 5 – Resident Evil Max's Twitter @MaxRoberts143

Welcome to episode 97 of the Gaming Together Podcast!Hosted by Phil and NaveSpecial guest: Colin Moriarty of Last Stand Media https://laststandmedia.com/Support our content here: https://www.patreon.com/gamingtogetherpod

Dustin Furman joins the show to talk about his journey to executive producer of Last Stand Media. Take a peek behind the curtain of production before Max and Dustin chat about PS VR2 and game collecting. Check out a behind-the-scenes look at how I edit podcasts! I filmed a tutorial editing this episode, which I thought would be a valuable resource for folks. I hope you enjoy! Welcome Resident Evil 4 - Chapter Select, S5E5 “A Growing Individualistic Power” with Colin Moriarty | MFP 16 The Creator Clash BTTV Origins Butler Tornado Television Kingdom Hearts 1 AMV: It's Already Over “A Passion for Smash” with Peter Spezia | MFP 23 The Journey to Last Stand Meeting Colin Handsome Phantom We're Headed to E3! Dustin the Campaign Manager Fireside Chats, Episode 42: The Small Town Mayor [Patreon Exclusive] The Education of Filip Miucin | Sacred Symbols+ Episode 117 IGN Pulls Ex-Editor's Posts After Dozens More Plagiarism Accusations Surface Dustin's Production Process Dustin's Hardware Shure SM7B Microphone Zoom Podtrak 4 Dustin's Software Zencaster Adobe Premiere Apple Pro Apps Bundle for Education Delayed Execution | Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast, Episode 245 Outrageous Laughter on Sacred Symbols Live Show Production An Evening With Last Stand II Video Announcement Trailer Catalogue Company PS VR2 Thoughts & Impressions Max Streaming Resident Evil 4 VR RE Engine May be the Most Flexible Proprietary Engine Out There RE4 Remake VR Mode Development Tweet How to Train Your Dragon Oculus Rift demo at NYCC 2014 GTA: San Andreas VR Metal Gear Solid VR Mod Retro Game Collecting in 2023 The RAREST games in my collection ✨ by Dustin My Massive Video Game Collection! by Max Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Pricecharting The Misadventures of Tron Bonne Pricecharting Post-Show: Coffee Cutscene What Makes Persona So Special - Coffee Cutscene Episode 2 Cometeer xBloom Dustin Furman Dustin's Twitter @DustinCanFly Last Stand Media Patreon Dustin's YouTube Channel Max Frequency Chapter Select Season 0 – The Last of Us Season 1 – Paper Mario Season 2 – God of War Season 3 – Banjo-Kazooie Season 4 – The Fast and the Furious Season 5 – Resident Evil Max's Twitter @MaxRoberts143

In this Bitcast Special, the guys are joined by friends Lord Cognito of Lords of Gaming and Last Stand Media along with the Founder and CEO of Last Stand Media, Colin Moriarty, for a special gaming trivia broadcast.

Colin Moriarty is the founder of Last Stand Media, a company that produces a slate of videos and podcasts celebrating the world of video games, from classics to forthcoming releases. Their shows include Defining Duke, a podcast focused on Xbox, and a new series, Constellations, which brings together guests from across the network. Colin co-hosts two podcasts: Sacred Symbols, a show all about PlayStation, and KnockBack, which dives into retro games and media. Colin shares how he has made Patreon the core of his creative business as he's launched new shows and expanded his team, studio space, and revenue streams.Transcripts are available at patreon.com/backstage. Join the discussion about the episode in the Patreon Creator Community Discord https://discord.gg/patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another week, which means it's time for another brand-new episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by the Dukes: Lord Cognito and MrMattyPlays. Cog kicks things off with notions of vacationing, how we carve free time out for ourselves, and what rest and relaxation looks like in our respective lives. Matty inquires about the crew's various so-called life hacks, and how we manage our time, activity, and production in a world that demands so much of us. Dagan is curious if any of us believe in ghosts, if we've had eerie encounters in the past, and what we make of the possibilities of the ethereal plane and the truly unknown. And finally, Colin winds things down with a thought exercise: The perfect crime. In an era of modernity, technology, and constant connection, is such a thing even possible today? If so, what would need to be accounted for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) invites gamer and owner of Last Stand Media, Colin Moriarty to talk about the tweet that got him canceled and how he's thriving in post-cancel life. Michael and Colin talk about their favorite games and the future of gaming. Order THE WHITE PILL: http://whitepillbook.com/ Order THE ANARCHIST HANDBOOK: https://www.amzn.com/B095DVF8FJ Order THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCu Order DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1 https://twitter.com/michaelmalice https://instagram.com/michaelmalice https://malice.locals.com https://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficial Intro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Cats https://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/ The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Thursday! Please subscribe and leave a review. This week's sponsors: Patriot Gold Group: Call 1-888-505-9845 for a FREE Investor Guide Today and mention my name Michael Malice or go to Malicegold.com Patriot Gold Group is a Consumer Affairs Top Rated Gold IRA Dealer Six (6) Years in a Row. Call 1-888-505-9845 or go to Malicegold.com Pluto TV

 It's time once more for Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. For this episode, the Brothers Moriarty are joined by the co-hosts of Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast. Cog wants to chat about contemporary television, our respective migrations to digital subscriptions, and how our viewing behaviors have changed over time. Matty is curious about the ways we interact with social media, and how we deal with the overwhelming negativity it can introduce. Dagan brings cooking to the table (pardon the pun), and inquires about the cast's culinary skills, tastes, and expectations. And finally, Colin expresses concern over the very existence of billionaires, a few thousand global citizens who are so beyond the traditional definition of "rich" that it defies their very sense of reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome one and all to the first-ever episode of Constellation, Last Stand Media's new conversational podcast. For each episode, Colin and Dagan are joined by two random guests from LSM's orbit to discuss four random topics, and this time around we're pleased to be joined by the other two-thirds of Sacred Symbols: Chris Ray Gun and Dustin Furman. Dustin wants to discuss the vaunted New Years Resolution with an eye towards whether they serve any function at all. Chris was recently captured by Netflix's docuseries Ancient Apocalypse, and wonders if an Ice Age-era civilization predates all we know about our past. Colin is amped about NASA's successful Artemis I launch, and sells the crew on why a return to the moon is a great thing (if not inevitable). And finally, Dagan considers the likelihood that we've all missed-out on discovering some of our truest talents, a sign of the rapidly passing years and our inability to manage our infinite potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Sonny broaches the topic of China and gaming with Colin Moriarty, founder and CEO of Last Stand Media, the world's most popular fan-funded games podcast network, co-host of Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast, and 20-year veteran of the gaming industry. Colin has firsthand experience in this realm as a game developer and relays a pretty interesting story about the chilling effect China can have on the art of gaming. Beyond that, there's much to consider about the dangers of mergers and consolidation. Does the government have a role to play in keeping Chinese Communist Party-controlled firms like Tencent from dominating the gaming space? Should the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States play a firmer role? These are some of the questions we ask, but don't necessarily have answers for, on this week's episode. If you found this episode informative and entertaining, please share it with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Sonny broaches the topic of China and gaming with Colin Moriarty, founder and CEO of Last Stand Media, the world's most popular fan-funded games podcast network, co-host of Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast, and 20-year veteran of the gaming industry. Colin has firsthand experience in this realm as a game developer and relays a pretty interesting story about the chilling effect China can have on the art of gaming. Beyond that, there's much to consider about the dangers of mergers and consolidation. Does the government have a role to play in keeping Chinese Communist Party-controlled firms like Tencent from dominating the gaming space? Should the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States play a firmer role? These are some of the questions we ask, but don't necessarily have answers for, on this week's episode. If you found this episode informative and entertaining, please share it with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome! We have a new interview podcast series I wanted to start to highlight people I have always wanted to talk to expound on more of their lives, thoughts, and opinions on all things gaming and there was no one I wanted to start this off more than Dustin Furman, executive producer of Last Stand Media. We had a tremendous conversation about his renowned interest in collecting games, his thoughts on our ever-increasing gaming subscriptions future that is coming towards us, his thoughts on Valve's latest hardware attempt with the Steam Deck, and what he wants changed in the industry. Make sure to show Dustin some love in the comments and thank you for coming by. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:35- Lets intro Dustin 00:03:25- Dustin's renowned passion for game hunting 00:05:40- What is Retro? 00:08:44-Who do you think has revitalized the retro gaming scene? 00:12:00- Why is Switch stinky? 00:14:00- What would Dustin change about Nintendo? 00:15:40- Steam Deck talk 00:16:48- Roms and Emulators on Steam Deck 00:23:00- the future of subscription services 00:25:00- Game Pass, Halo Infinite, and the failings of Microsoft 00:33:15- What does the subscription landscape look like in 5 years? 00:38:20- What does God of War Ragnarok need to do to succeed? 00:41:30- Do you think Horizon was different enough? 00:44:00- Starfield thoughts 00:46:00- What is one thing you want to see changed in the video games industry? Follow Dustin on Twitter/YouTube @DustinCanFly Support us financially and enjoy a number of perks like messaging us questions and early access to our show at: https://www.patreon.com/easyachievers Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B7KjGDmEhxJZPtlbQOikQ Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Yw1jiRxtIlaIP0AJpS2P Scream at us on our socials @EVM9000 on twitter or instagram. @crazyflipskater for Alex on twitter. We are @EasyAchievers everywhere!

Hello hello everybody! Welcome back to another episode of Trophy Talk! The crew has been up to some nefarious deeds, if you couldn't tell from the thumbnail, we all got together the night before recording to play some Magic the Gathering. It was a very fun time, and that discussion dominates the first few bit of the show. After that, we get into dad jokes, Patreon questions and what we've been playing so far in late June and early July. Some of the questions were hard hitters this week, asking things like; what exactly are our life plans? Is the world flat? Who from Last Stand Media would we want to guest on the show? Games for what we've been playing include, It Takes Two, Demon's Souls, The Quarry, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, and Arcadegeddon. Thank you all for tuning in to the show, we hope you enjoy =)

Oh hello, @DaddyDWALLY here and welcome to Xbox Record This episode #63. CABLE vs STREAMING BATTLE ROYALE! Is Chipotlebear paying too much for streaming and internet? Yes. Did BubbleBoy spend $10k on his new streaming setup? Maybe. Is DaddyDWALLY correct when he says RE8 is not as good as RE7? Absolutely. We talk about all of this and more on this week's episode of XRT. Thank you so much for listening, and as always, #seeyouonline. New episodes of Xbox Record This are uploaded on Saturdays. Learn more at www.xboxrecordthis.com Follow @xboxrecordthis on various social media sites. 0:00 Hello and welcome to the show 2:20 BubbleBoy gives a tour of his new studio 5:45 Shoutout to Last Stand Media 7:40 Warm-up: What would you do with your day with the Stanley Cup? 18:45 XBOX NEWS - Introducing Play Points... I mean PlayStation Stars 29:55 IGN interview on Redfall 35:35 Netflix is partnering with Microsoft for advertising... STREAMING vs CABLE BATTLE ROYALE 50:20 Former EA CEO: Devs who aren't implementing microtransactions are not smart... 56:30 Top Gun: Maverick has passed Titanic as the biggest movie for Paramount 01:00:25 How many Metal Gear Games are there? 01:05:40 What have we been playing or watching? 01:21:35 The good old days: In what order or how do you say/describe the Xbox and PlayStation face buttons? 01:25:30 The best food we had this week 01:31:15 Closing and end of show #xboxrecordthis #xbox #podcast #netflix #stanleycup #streaming #cable

This week we're joined by Colin Moriarty, host of the Sacred Symbols podcast, owner of Last Stand Media, and co-owner of Lillymo Games. We chat about the responsibility of gamers and holding to your convictions, the idea of games as art, and what we love most about the medium. To help out the McKeevers financially and they're moving toward adoption, check out their GoFundMe page here. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter, and come chat with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Opening and Closing theme we used for this podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.

Sony's annual financial report brings with it good news for the brand. PlayStation, as usual, is the most important vertical in its corporate family in Japan, pulling in the most revenue and raking in the highest profit (even more than Sony Pictures, currently in a renaissance of its own). Yet, with PlayStation 5 doing well, Sony has a serious issue: It still can't manufacture enough PS5s to satiate demand. Not even close, in fact. Such a situation isn't only allowing its competitor to catch up; it's also creating doubt regarding if they can even fix the problem at all. Yet, they're hoping to right the ship over the next year, where they essentially intend to double their sales. Will they succeed? Only time will tell. Elsewhere in the industry, Electronic Arts has pulled the plug on its 30-year FIFA franchise, opting -- as rumors indicated -- to go it alone. But FIFA is ready to fight back, and with eFootball in the mix, too, things should get quite interesting in the soccer space in the years to come. Plus: Elden Ring sells huge, Gotham Knights is cancelled on PS4, Outriders was a financial dud, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Should cloud saving be free? When should Sony have a games showcase? What ever happened to Army of Two? Will Colin sell Last Stand Media to the communists? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris, Derrick, and Sweeny take the stage at The National in Richmond to talk about Elon buying Twitter, QuantumTV v The Act Man, Amber Heard v Johnny Depp, Stagnetti's Revenge, the backrooms, and live interactions with the audience! Special thanks to Colin Moriarty, Dustin Furman, and Ben Smith over at Last Stand Media for organizing this whole thing. Video will be available for everyone in the coming days. Despite Chris's agonizing stomach pains, he was able to keep the hard r out of this episode. Lookout for future live shows! We might have something in the oven.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this first Open Conversation, Ains sits down with Last Stand Media CEO Colin Moriarty to have a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include his past with IGN and Kinda Funny, Last Stand Media's success with Patreon, representation and the politics within the gaming industry, and a lot more.

As a special bonus, Dan talks with Colin Moriarty of Last Stand Media about Netflix getting into gaming, the PlayStation-Netflix rumors, the Chappelle special reaction, and more!Follow our social medias on Twitter and DiscordCheck out more of Last Stand Media at https://www.patreon.com/LastStandMedia Our intro and outro theme song is “Bitter” by Space Weather. Check them out by following their Twitter @SpaceWeatherUS. Also, make sure to listen to their new single here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0XeAlAq0js If you like our show and want to contribute monetarily, visit https://www.patreon.com/netflixnswill to contribute at any level, or you can buy our merch at https://www.redbubble.com/people/netflixnswill/shop?asc=u Listen to our Magic the Gathering Podcast, Stacking Triggers: https://www.netflixnswill.com/stmtg or follow the podcast at https://twitter.com/stmtgpodcast

In this week's Defining Duke, we are joined by none other than "The Mayor" Ben Smith who serves as Last Stand Media's associate producer. No, nothing happened to Sea Of Thieves! However, it appears there is a leak in a ship at sea known as GeForce Now. It is on this cloud based streaming service that recently we saw the likes of Resident Evil 4 Remake, Injustice 3, a new Lord Of The Rings game, Kingdom Hearts 4, and plenty more leak. Now, Nvidia is attempting to do damage control, but the boys have thoughts on leaks beyond familiar names. Within this are codenames for upcoming Xbox exclusives! In other news, Knights Of The Old Republic is leaving Xbox behind (for a limited time) and you know that Matty just couldn't help himself with this one. Beyond the Marvel and Star Wars discourse is a conversation on important subjects like Cog's grunting, Matty's priority of cigars instead of city keys, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join special guests; Dustin Furman of Last Stand Media & JFonzerrelli of Games Talk Live to discuss Surprise Xbox Events & FREE Game Updates | Biggest Exclusive Gameplay Reveal Xbox News Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/join Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merch Follow: https://twitter.com/Colteastwood Add me on Xbox Live: Colteastwood Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood Topics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel: Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/colteastwood/support

Colin Moriarty has been working in games media for nearly 20 years. Starting as a technical writer for IGN, Colin worked his way up to editor at IGN. Later, he would leave IGN for Kinda Funny and ultimately starting Last Stand Media, Colin has offered valuable insight into the world of gaming for years. In this episode, Colin shares about how reviewing games works, why Super Mario Sunshine is better than Super Mario 64, the hurdles conservatives face within games media, and more. Colin also shares about how his perspective on God has changed since Fireside Chats, where he released a series of episodes interviewing pastors, mormons, and Christians alike. If you have not done so already, you can check out Last Stand Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9BGe6i2lJepl-B_zwX6VA Keep up with Colin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notaxation Timestamps Housekeeping (5:14) Taking Down A 150+ Backlog of Games in a Year What Have You Been Playing (10:34) Colin gets into Scarlet Nexus' high quality gameplay but agonizing anime tropes after discussing the latest Metroidvania, Elder Lilies. Trigger Witch also gets a fair amount of love in it's unique "Legend of Zelda with guns" style gameplay. Discussion (21:23) We wasted no time getting into the discussion for this episode. Colin spends time discussing how reviews work for video games, as well as his stance on numbered ratings on reviews. We spend some time discussing the shift in culture of games media and ask if a conservative voice can even make it. From there, I ask Colin about his perspective on God, and if it's changed since his series of episodes of Fireside Chats focusing on religion. We round out the discussion with questions submitted in by our Patreon supporters. Thank You, Patrons (1:14:07) These are the Patreon supporters who helped us continue to creat content for the month of August: AaronElWhite, Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe,  Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina Reco's! (1:15:10) The Jimmy Dore Show Death's Door (Xbox/PC) Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! We would love to connect with you. Join our Discord using this link or following us on our different social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. You can financially support the show, monthly, on Patreon or by purchasing some TRG merch over on our shop!

This week Gaz and Asa are joined by @DustinCanFly from Last Stand Media and @Mutha_One from XboxEra for a show full of SAUCE. Topics include the Nintendo Switch OLED reveal, PlayStation State of Play reactions, Assassin's Creed Infinite, Studio 'Acquisition Season', and plenty more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gameondaily/support

In a special episode, we welcome Lord Cognito into the Last Stand Media family as our permanent co-host for Defining Duke. Cognito brings years of podcasting experience across Iron Lords Podcast & The Last Word podcast while standing as a strong representation of what Last Stand brings to the table. Honesty, respect, and hard work. He was #1 on our list and we're honored to have him in the fold week in and week out. Now, for the news! In the realm of PlayStation, they wrapped up one (maybe even two) studios that clearly belong in their first party portfolio. Those being Housemarque and Bluepoint. The two titans continue to battle in their own way and, as always, the question is who's next? Matty and Cog dissect! Otherwise, Phil Spencer provides much sought after clarity on the release window of Halo Infinite. Why exactly didn't we get a date? Phil provides the goods on top of the status of Killer Instinct's future! With that combined with more pressing topics like Cognito's burger choice, we have a lot to get through today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Cognito is an incredible human being, respected podcaster, entrepreneur, bodybuilder founder at The Iron Lords and The Lords of Gaming Network. He also writes the best guest intros. Cognito is the host of the Iron Lords Podcast and The Last Word, a podcast about Destiny by Bungie. The Iron Lords Podcast has been a huge success with live crowds in the hundreds and over 10 thousand subscribers on YouTube.The Iron Lords is also the home to some of the most incredible interviews with amazing  personalities in the world of video games including Patrick Wren from 343 Industries,Justin Ronald, director of product marketing at Xbox, Colin Moriarty, founder of Last Stand Media and respected YouTube personality, Jason Schreier, best-selling author and gaming journalist, and Ryan McCafferty, Executive editor and host of IGN's Unlocked. Lord Cognito is one of the smartest and hardest working people I know, and I'm excited for you to welcome him and to learn about his remarkable journey and growth in podcasting, community and entrepreneurship. ***This is a podcast for the creator. Creators Edge is a podcast for creators where I profile the lives of incredible creators, share their start, their super power, and rise to success. I share the story of incredible individuals and document their careers in a story driven way, sharing their trials, tribulations and journey. In this episode of Creators Edge, the podcast for creators, Lord Cognito talks about: The purpose behind Lord Cognito's creative work and podcastsThe early beginnings and rise of The Iron Lords and The Lords of Gaming NetworkDiscovering the team behind the Lords of Gaming Network and The Iron Lords.Digging deeper into marketing and youtube analyticsGetting his first big break with The Iron LordsThe challenges of growing into a new role as CEOThe most important lessons of beginning a CEOThe challenge of being a creatorMeeting Ebontis and the rise of The Last WordThe importance of startingLord Cognito shares his superpower of community and bringing people together. Does Lord Cognito write his own guest introductions and strategies for success? The power of celebration The importance of perseverance and the journeyThe early days and developing his superpower from a difficult upbringing to todayThe meaning of successThe challenges of being a black creator and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement and tragic events from 2020. Lord Cognito shares his proudest career and life momentLord Cognito reveals his favorite podcast episode and guestThe creator journey ahead for Lord Cognito.  Thank you for listening to Creators Edge, a podcast for creators exploring the start, super power and rise to success of your favorite creators.***ABOUT Lord Cognito The Lords of Gaming Network:https://lordsofgaming.net/Follow Lord Cognito on Twitter:https://twitter.com/LordCognitoThe Lords of Gaming Network on Twitter :https://twitter.com/LordsGamingNetThe Iron Lords Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiUhEbYWiuwRuWXzKZMBxQ***SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a patron & for a cup of coffee a month, you get amazing perks including Creators Edge: Unscripted, The Creators Edge Challenge, and an ad-free experience of this show. You also get episodes 3-days early. It's our way of saying thanks for supporting us.Support me:https://www.patreon.com/creatorsedgeJoin me on Twitter. https://mobile.twitter.com/omgcornholioJoin Creators Edge Uncut: An exclusive newsletterhttps://www.getrevue.co/profile/creatorsedge***SPONSORSAudible is the best way to enjoy your favorite books from your favorite authors. Enjoy a large selection of books from the best authors and content exclusives. Support the show and check out Audible today at: https://amzn.to/35TvW1k***Robots Radio Podcast NetworkCreators Edge is part of the Robots Radio Podcast Network, a radio network of incredible podcasts in the world of video games, entertainment and pop culture. Check out smart shows for interesting people by visiting: https://www.robotsradio.net/

I watched an anime, never ask me for anything ever again. I watched Neon Genesis Evangelion and The End of Evangelion and am so conflicted that I still have no idea if I even like the thing that as punishment, Dustin Furman of Handsome Phantom and Last Stand Media, the man who recommended the show to me, is tasked with helping me figure out how I feel about NGE and the general state of anime. Also weebs suck

If you are knee deep traveling the vortex world of Nocturne HD then this week's episode will be the perfect companion for all of you. This week Dustin Furman from Last Stand Media joins me to talk about a whole heaping of topics. Ranging from love, Catherine, PR, and even some Nocturne HD. Find Dustin on twitter @DustinCanFly https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9BGe6i2lJepl-B_zwX6VA Support SMTN on https://www.patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp