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Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss comfort games and games that just help us relax. Which games makes us feel cozy even if they're not really cozy games? What game mechanics or genres do we find comforting? What aspects of a game really contribute to that comfy, cozy feeling? Are we even comfy with each other?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we do our very best to discuss the topic of futurism in video gaming. We dig into sci-fi settings and how they compare to more medieval fantasy, the distant future vs. the near future, and the idea of coziness within a sci-fi environment. We also talk about a lot of irrelevant topics and pick fights with celebrities, so do your best to follow along.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic tied intimately to where video gaming really got its start: consoles. We discuss our history with console gaming and the progression of consoles over the years, and maybe even possible futures for consoles as technology continues to improve. We definitely didn't get off topic once, and certainly never lost our cool.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss those games that stand out from the crowd for some reason. When is it beneficial to push against the current of mainstream gaming? When is it the wrong call? Are there any games that became more likable just by breaking from the established pattern? Any games that would have benefitted more from conforming? (Having red hair doesn't technically count for this conversation, but yes, all redheads are more appealing simply by being redheads.)

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the release of Veilguard, so our guarded optimism has been re-shaped and discussed in other videos.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the latest entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake effort: Rebirth. Kom gives us some insight into why he enjoys the game, and offers some advice for people considering purchasing the game, now that it's available on PC. Should I start with the remake or the original? Does it matter if I've never played a Final Fantasy game? What is it about FF7: Rebirth that a general gaming fan would appreciate?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss topics that none of us really wanted to talk about publicly. The opinions we keep under lock and key because we never wanted to find ourselves in the stocks, but we'll share them with you because we're sure that we're safe here. Right?

Join a BananaHammockRepublic and LegionGrey as we continue to mourn the loss of AMKomnenos. We continue with our deep dive into everything the original Baldur's Gate games have to offer (spoilers included); specifically focusing on the role of the villains from these games. How do Sarevok and Irenicus compare to antagonists across video games? What makes for a compelling villain and do these two have it? Do Sarevok and Irenicus have a role to play in BG3? Why are we still thinking about them 25 years later? Which one is hotter?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic that none of us is qualified to speak on: humor. We look into the unique avenues video games have to introduce humor, the franchises that continuously deliver on comedy, and our own experiences finding humor in games, and maybe, just maybe we'll find a way to make you laugh too.

Join a BananaHammockRepublic, LegionGrey, and no AMKomnenos, as we do an impromptu discussion about Baldur's Gate 2. Characters such as Viconia DeVir, Jaheira, and Minsc are all characters that were in the original game and have made a surprise appearance in others as well so... what makes them and the game worth discussing in 2025? Banana and Legion talk way too long about their history of the game and a few points about why it worked so well as an RPG.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the general state of the gaming industry. We look at potentially concerning updates regarding a merger between FromSoftware and Sony, the strategy behind game development and the use of patches for quality control, and other topics that will play a significant role in the immediate future of the industry.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss iconic weaponry in video games. Which weapons stand out as the most memorable weapons for us? What role do iconic weapons play in gaming... beyond the obvious? Which weapons just shouldn't be?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey and special guest, Sniffmapeter as we return to our (incredibly spoiler-heavy) discussion of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now that we've each managed to finish a complete playthrough of the game, we revisit our initial thoughts and offer a more in-depth analysis of the game overall. We also discuss the major story decisions players will face and which choices we went with. How does the game rate? Did we enjoy our experience? What would we have done differently? And most importantly: Was it worth the price?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the upcoming game awards. Don't worry. We won't be offering our personal votes, but we will dig into the value that the game award provide and discuss ways in which this information can help the gaming industry moving forward. And the big question this year: is DLC a game?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss controllers across video gaming. How do controllers compare to mouse and keyboard? Which controller designs helped games for that console? Which controllers hindered gameplay? Which controller reigns supreme? (Spoiler: Not N64)

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we examine currency in gaming. Despite all the differences in types of currency and value of items, each game has a challenge of creating an economy that makes sense to it's players. Some games require more focus on the specifics of the economy and other games seem to dive into breaking the economy in order to create interest in other strengths of the game.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we examine the newest Bioware game called Dragon Age: Veilguard. Each one of us has had a very long history of playing Bioware titles and similar RPG's in the past and collectively put in over 60 hours of gameplay prior to recording this episode. Is the game any fun? What are the technical issues? Uncanny Valley? Please feel free to comment and/or join our Discord to further the conversation or give us a list of topics you would like to see us cover!

Legion did make error in remembering (common issue for Legion) what engine was used to make Veilguard, but mistook that for understanding that Bioware has stopped moving forward with Frostbite and will return to the Unreal engine for the next Mass Effect... unless that changes again.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss horror in games and other media! We dig into the unique ways video games can tackle horror, and the standards of horror that transcend any specific media. Are there specific game mechanics that work for horror? Should video games emulate other media? Are there elements of horror that don't translate to video games?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss zombies in games and other media! There are so many different games with zombies as enemies, npcs, and central themes. There was no way to cover all games, but we reviewed a few of our favorites and reviewed memorable moments involving zombies. Resident Evil, Project Zomboid, The Last of Us, Plants versus Zombies and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss phobias and how they are used as an element in horror games. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, phobias, movies, or shows? We discuss Subnautica, Yume Nikki, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss phobias and how they are used as an element in horror games. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, phobias, movies, or shows? We discuss Subnautica, Yume Nikki, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey, and special guest Babbaganoush as we discuss spooky games and other media. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, movies, or shows? We discuss Silent Hill, Luigi's Mansion, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey, and special guest Babbaganoush as we discuss spooky games and other media. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, movies, or shows? We discuss Silent Hill, Luigi's Mansion, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we review and rank companions in Mass Effect 2... part 2! Is there an S tier in ME2? Is there an F tier? We tackle as many companions as we can in this episode, but make sure your alerts are on for the channel so you don't miss our coverage of the rest of the companions in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.

Join AMKomnenos less, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we do an inpromtu discussion about the original Baldur's Gate. Characters such as Viconia DeVir, Jaheira, and Minsc are all characters that were in the original game and have made a surprise appearance in others as well so... what makes them and the game worth discussing in 2024? Banana and Legion talk way too long about their history of the game and a few points about why it worked so well as an RPG.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we review and rank companions in Mass Effect 2. Is there an S tier in ME2? Is there an F tier? We tackle as many companions as we can in this episode, but we'll need a follow up to get through all of ME2.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss Red Flags in gaming and perhaps a couple of green flags.  What things do some developers include in their content that turn us off wanting or continuing to play their game?  Comment if we got it right or wrong!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we review and rank each companion in Mass Effect 1. Will Liara reach an S tier? Will Kaiden survive long enough to rise through the ranks? Comment if we got it right or wrong!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss sports and games about sports! What were our introductions to video games about sports? Are pro wrestling games considered a sports game if it is not accepted as a "real" sport by others?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss puzzles and their usage in video games! What makes a great puzzle in game and what types of puzzles are the most unique and memorable?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss our favorite pets and their usage in video games! What makes a great pet in game and what types of pets are the most unique and memorable?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the perspective of choice in games and why some work better than others. We discuss narrative methods such as quick time events and cinematics and how they can help or hinder the game play.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the nature of what is a hero in a video game? What typically makes for a better story, a chosen one or someone who chooses to become the hero? We will use examples from various games and discuss whether or not a character within a great story is elevated or a great character within a common story is made great by that character or... is it a little bit of both?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we draft characters in the spirit of fantasy sports. We will pick playable heros and/or companions known from their games rather than from outside lore (comics, movies, etc.) Who will draft the best team? Comment to tell us who you think won!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they discuss their favorite worlds in gaming, their least favorite worlds, and why you might or might not want to live in each. Expect a lot of Sci-Fi, a lot of Fantasy, and a little less emphasis on Horror.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they continue their discussion on Mass Effect 1, its mechanics, its antagonists, and its pushy-flirty main cast.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they discuss the first game of the Mass Effect series, its incredible storytelling and world building, and our dives into some of the main characters.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we tackle Banana's and Kom's favourite game series: Final Fantasy. Why should you start playing today? What makes the series special? And where should you *not* start playing?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the the subject of challenge and speed runs. Are games more fun when an extra challenge outside of finishing the game is performed? Should games have hidden rewards for completing hidden challenges?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the role history plays in video gaming. When is historical accuracy important? Is playing with the details dangerous? Is Assassin's Creed a documentary?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the world of simulator video games. What makes a good simulator? Are sports games action or simulator games... or both? How do we wedge Final Fantasy into this conversation? (Don't worry. We found a way.)

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the unique feature available to video games in the voiced vs. voiceless protagonist. Does a voice acted main character make storytelling easier? Or harder? We discuss how voice acting can impact player experience and immersion in video gaming and specific examples of games on either side.

Episode 3 of the podcast is here! Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockReublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the impact that graphics can have on the overall experience of a video game. We talk about when focusing on graphics can serve to engage players, and whether or not good graphics can ever ruin a game.

Welcome to Gamer's Advocate Podcast! In this episode we discuss music in gaming and how it affected some of our favorite games! Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as we dive into our favorite games and dissect the various topics that help us appreciate them even more!

The first episode of the Gamer's Advocate Podcast! In this episode we discuss if lore is important to game and game development! Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as we dive into our favorite games and dissect the various topics that help us appreciate them even more!