Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: The holidays have come and gone, and we're wrapping them up with our annual tradition of visiting The Angry Video Game Nerd! This time, Ash and Beau give our top 5 favorite episodes from Season 3. Unless you'd rather have a buffalo diarrhea dump in your ear, or eat the rotten asshole of a road-killed skunk and down it with beer, enjoy this season's Post-Holiday Edition of Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! with us, and stay tuned for more content, such as our Game Launch "2024 in Review" episode and our two-part 50th numbered episode on Super Metroid!

Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Bluesky, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel!

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(Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is a Collateral Media Podcast. All game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

Titles:

• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ, Zeruda no Densetsu: Toki no Okarina) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ 3D, Zeruda no Densetsu: Toki no Okarina 3D) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developers:

• Nintendo EAD
• Grezzo, Nintendo EAD Tokyo (add'l support) (3D)

Publisher: Nintendo

Designers:

• Toru Osawa, Yoichi Yamada, Eiji Aonuma, Yoshiaki Koizumi, Toshio Iwawaki (directors); Shigeru Miyamoto (producer)
• Eiji Aonuma, Takao Shimizu, Koichi Ishii (producers); Hiroyuki Kuwata (3D)

Platforms:

• Nintendo 64, GameCube, iQue Player
• Nintendo 3DS (3D)

Release dates:

• November 21, 1998 (JP: N64)
• June 16, 2011 (JP/EU) (3D)

PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)

SPECIAL GUESTS:

• Dan Rockwood (@Drock6499), TechRaptor
• Devin (@dolphinmachine), The Last Video Game Podcast (@lastgamecast)

SHOWNOTES: #ZeldaMonth finally concludes with Part 2 of our Ocarina of Time episode, as Ash, Zach, and Megan are joined by our old friend Dan Rockwood, as well as our new friend Devin from The Last Video Game Podcast! This time, we all weigh in our opinions on this legendary title and its 3DS remake, including our childhood memories, thoughts on the story and characters, and our favorite dungeons! Is Ocarina your favorite Legend of Zelda game or did it set the groundwork for it? Let us know on social media, and stay tuned for our Year in Review episode, as well as episode 50: Super Metroid!

Collateral Gaming is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel.

Check out Dan's work at TechRaptor.net!

The Last Video Game Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts! You can also follow them on Twitter!

Collateral Media merch is now available on TeePublic! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: teepublic.com/stores/collateral-media-group

(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

Featured Game Review: Parasite Eve (パラサイト・イヴ, Parasaito Ivu) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Halloween may be over, but we have some post-holiday content for you on Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! On this special episode, Ash and Beau review SquareSoft's 1998 survival horror RPG Parasite Eve, an oft-overlooked title from a golden era of the developer/publisher. This PS1 game has one of the most unique combat systems that was frankly ahead of its time, and there's not anything quite like it even today. If you enjoy this episode, check out our Amnesia: The Dark Descent Halloween Special with Collateral Let's Play! on YouTube, and stay tuned for Part 2 of our Season Premiere on Doom (2016), as well as more late spooky content, such as an upcoming two-part episode on the Silent Hill 2 remake!

Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Bluesky, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel!

Collateral Media merch is now available on TeePublic! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: teepublic.com/stores/collateral-media-group

(Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is a Collateral Media Podcast. All game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

Title: Beyond: Two Souls [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer: Quantic Dream

Publisher(s): Sony Computer Entertainment, Quantic Dream (PC)

Designers: David Cage (director), Charles Coutier (producer), Sophie Buhl

Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows

Release date: October 8, 2013 (PS3, NA)

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: After an amazing third season of Collateral Gaming thus far, we're thrilled to finish with two acclaimed interactive drama titles from developer Quantic Dream—Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain! In Part 1 of our Season Finale, Megan and Ash discuss the former, a 2013 supernatural action-adventure video game starring voice and motion-capture performances from Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe. We analyze both gameplay and story elements of this award-winning game, as well as compare and contrast it with its predecessor. If you enjoy our take on Beyond: Two Souls, stay tuned for Part 2 on Heavy Rain!

Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!

(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

Title: Sonic the Hedgehog (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer: Sonic Team

Publisher: Sega

Designer(s): Shun Nakamura (director), Masahiro Kumono (producer)

Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Release date: November 14, 2006 (360, NA)

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: In this episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, Zach and Ash dive into the catastrophe that is infamously known as Sonic '06! I mean, yeah, we really riff on it. It's bad. The gameplay, the story, the controls, all of it. If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for our season finale on Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain!

Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!

(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

Title: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developers: Tantalus Media, Nintendo EPD

Publisher: Nintendo

Designers: Daiki Iwamoto (director), Eiji Aonuma (producer), Ryuji Kobayashi

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release date: July 16, 2021

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: The HD remaster of Skyward Sword on Nintendo Switch is finally here, and there's no way Collateral Gaming isn't going to cover it! Zachary and Ashley discuss the quality-of-life improvements of this port over its 2011 Wii counterpart, and offer a spoiler-free review of the highly anticipated release in the first half of this very special podcast episode. Then in the second half, we get down into the nitty-gritty of the story and gameplay beautifully painted in Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, for those of you not afraid of spoilers. We've been so excited to talk about this for months now, and we hope you enjoy it, too!

Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!

(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

Title: Dead Space 2 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer: Visceral Games

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Designers: Wright Bagwell (director), John Calhoun, Jatin Patel, Matthias Worch

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Release date: January 25, 2011 (NA)

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SPECIAL GUEST: Agony (@DyingL1ght)

SHOWNOTES: In Part 2 of our episode on the Dead Space franchise, we discuss the 2011 entry Dead Space 2! Ash, Megan, and special guest Agony continue our exploration of Isaac Clarke's journey in the sci-fi survival horror video game series, comparing and contrasting the sequel with its predecessor. If you enjoyed our deep dive into these games, feel free to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or feedback on your platform of choice!

Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!

(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SPECIAL GUEST: Dan Rockwood, Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)

SHOWNOTES: Ash, Zach, Megan, and special guest Dan (for the second time on Collateral Gaming) cover E3 2021, including our favorite announcements, most anticipated games, and especially regarding the Nintendo Direct!

Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and become a patron at our $1 and $5 levels!

(Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro/outro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. All game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

Title: Dead Space [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer: EA Redwood Shores

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Designers: Michael Condrey (director), Glen Schofield (director), Bret Robbins (director), Paul Mathus

Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Release date: October 13, 2008 (NA; PS3, 360)

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SPECIAL GUEST: Agony (@DyingL1ght)

SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, Collateral Gamers! On this episode, we discuss Dead Space, featuring for the first time on the podcast, Twitch streamer and Megan's brother Agony! How does this 2008 sci-fi survival horror game hold up today? Find out on this episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, and if you enjoy it, stay tuned for the second part on Dead Space 2!

Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!

(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

***NOTE: This is an audio-only version of our commentary. We recommend watching the full video experience here.***

Featured Game Commentary: Prime 2D

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, gamers! We decided to bring you a new feature to the Bonus Round!, as hosts Ash and Zach record a totally free video game commentary on the indie or multiplayer side of gaming! Starting off, we take on the recently released demo of Prime 2D, a full 2-D reimagining of Metroid Prime. This game has been in development for years and finally saw a surprise demo release this year (which was initially thought to be an April Fools' joke), and man, is it captivating! So chill with us as we explore Prime 2D, and maybe check out the game for yourself!

Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and become a patron at our $1 and $5 levels!

(Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro/outro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. All game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)