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| Pragmata, Undermine 2 & Interview with Nadia Oxford and Nate Drake | 22 Apr 2026 | 02:06:07 | |
This week, The Gaming Outsider chats with Nadia Oxford & Nate Drake, who have both written non-fiction books about video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to PANAX social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (19:48) News (41:31) New Games (45:37) Undermine 2 (PC) [Early Access] (50:50) Pragmata (Xbox) (1:02:14) Windrose (PC) (1:05:40) Restore Your Island (PC) (1:11:32) Mouse P.I. For Hire (PS5) (1:21:12) From the Outside In Topic: “Interview with Nadia Oxford & Nate Drake” Links to listen to the episode: SpotifyApple PodcastsSubscribe to The Gaming Outsider on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Ereban: Shadow Legacy, DAICE & Anti-Heroes | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:55:47 | |
This week, The Gaming Outsider discusses the best anti-heroes in video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to PANAX social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (12:42) News (30:51) New Games (34:14) DAICE (PC) [demo] (40:31) Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5) (48:05) Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War (PS5) (56:50) Beyond Words (Switch 2) (1:00:40) Skull Horde (PC) (1:04:47) Thingamajigs (PC) (1:07:26) Pocket Taco (Hardware) (1:14:28) From the Outside In Topic: “Anti-Heroes” Links to listen to the episode: SpotifyApple PodcastsSubscribe to The Gaming Outsider on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Snow Bros. Classic Collection, Pragmata & Interview with Antony Johnston | 11 Feb 2026 | 02:19:45 | |
This week, The Gaming Outsider video game and comic book writer, Antony Johnston, to answer our questions about his work on games such as Dead Space, Resident Evil VIII & more. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (26:02) News (56:52) New Games (1:01:45) Pragmata [demo] (Xbox) (1:11:17) Snow Bros. Classic Collection (Switch 2) (1:19:32) “From the Outside In” Topic: Interview with Antony Johnston Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Fallout, Pepper Grinder & Microtransaction Admissions | 17 Apr 2024 | 02:31:50 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa, & Scott share their most embarrassing DLC purchases they’ve made over the years. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (34:05) News (1:06:26) New Games (1:12:32) Pepper Grinder (Switch) (1:20:02) Doctor Cat (Xbox) (1:26:22) Fallout (Amazon TV Series) (1:37:35) Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered (Switch) (1:47:16) “From the Outside In” Topic: Microtransaction Admissions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Minishoot’ Adventures, Mighty Mage & Feeling Obligated to Finish Games | 10 Apr 2024 | 02:07:39 | |
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Scott talk about games they felt obligated to finish, but didn’t enjoy a whole lot. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (21:04) News (36:28) New Games (41:15) Minishoot’ Adventures (PC) (51:26) Penny’s Big Breakaway (PS5) (59:27) Mighty Mage (PS5) (1:08:37) “From the Outside In” Topic: Feeling Obligated to Finish Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Beat Slayer, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist & Community Questions | 03 Apr 2024 | 02:45:57 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott answer [mostly] video game related questions from the community. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (23:15) News (37:10) New Games (42:39) Beat Slayer (PC) (50:21) Open Roads (Xbox) (56:44) Slice & Dice (PC) (1:03:14) Kudzu (Switch) (1:11:15) Stellar Blade (PS5 demo) (1:19:03) ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (PC) [Relle] (1:26:00) Unleaving (PC) [Marc] (1:31:50) Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers (PC) [Jacob] (1:39:58) Real Estate Simulator (PC) [JACOB] (1:52:30) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Outcast: A New Beginning & Gaming When We’re Older | 27 Mar 2024 | 02:31:48 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott discuss whether they think they’ll be playing games in their retirement years. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:05) News (53:37) New Games (56:55) Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake (Xbox) (1:07:04) Outcast: A New Beginning (PC) (1:19:15) “From the Outside In” Topic: Gaming When We’re Older Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Metal Mind, Planetsmith & Villains We Love to Hate | 20 Mar 2024 | 01:52:24 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott talk about villains in games that they love to hate, especially evil organizations. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (0:15) Start (28:15) News (47:55) New Games (56:00) Metal Mind/Planetsmith (1:00:05) “From the Outside In” Topic: Villains We Love to Hate Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Star Wars: Battlefront: Classic Collection, The Thaumaturge & Games Within Games | 13 Mar 2024 | 02:34:26 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa, CB & Scott talk about games that end up being buried inside the games they’re already playing. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (44:04) News (1:08:09) New Games (1:13:46) Star Wars Battlefront: Classic Collection (PS5) (1:26:51) The Thaumaturge (PC) (1:37:44) Cartel Tycoon (Xbox) (1:45:33) “From the Outside In” Topic: Games Within the Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Psychiatrist Simulator 2 & Community Questions | 06 Mar 2024 | 02:34:51 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott answer questions from the community to answer; most of them are video game related. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (12:50) News (37:12) New Games (41:36) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) (1:09:18) Psychiatrist Simulator 2 (PC) (1:16:05) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons, Sixty-Four & Music in Games | 28 Feb 2024 | 02:33:50 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott welcome Grant Henry of Stemage & Metroid Metal to discuss our favorite gaming moments involving music. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:15) News (48:42) New Games (55:36) System Shock Pinball (1:02:01) Sixty-Four (PC) (1:06:56) Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons (Switch) (1:11:06) “From the Outside In” Topic: Music in Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered & JRPGs | 21 Feb 2024 | 03:02:01 | |
On this episode, Zack, CB & Scott welcome Brandon Smith from Final Fantasy Renaissance to talk about JRPGs. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. For details on how to download Final Fantasy Renaissance for yourself, check out all the detail's on Brandon's Discord server. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (55:56) News (1:27:35) New Games (1:30:43) Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) (1:36:11) Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (PS4) (1:47:45) “From the Outside In” Topic: JRPGs Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, The Light in the Darkness & Renaming Genres | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:53:19 | |
On this episode, CB, Alyssa & Scott attempt to come up with new names for popular genres. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (9:22) News (35:09) New Games (38:33) Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (Xbox) (44:17) The Light in the Darkness (PC) (50:45) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [demo] (PS5) (55:57:) Balatro (Steam Deck) (1:06:22) “From the Outside In” Topic: Renaming Genres
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Banishers, Ghosts of New Eden, DON'T NOD, Focus Entertainment, The Light in the Darkness, LIght in the Darkness, Voices of the Forgotten, Arcade Distillery, FInal Fantasy VII Rebirth, Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix, Balatro, LocalThunk, Playstack, Disney, Epic Games, Atari, Dead Cells, Motion Twin, Evil Empire
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| Highguard, Cairn & The Next Big Genre | 05 Feb 2026 | 01:49:23 | |
This week, The Gaming Outsider takes some guesses as to what the next genre is that will take the gaming industry over. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (20:23) News (35:25) New Games (41:31) Cairn (PC) (52:41) Highguard (PS5) (1:10:11) “From the Outside In” Topic: Who Needs a Publisher? Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Rearview Mirror, Slot Shots Pinball & Community Questions | 07 Feb 2024 | 02:26:07 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott answer questions from the community, most of which are video game related. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (22:04) News (1:09:10) Rearview Mirror (PC) (1:12:20) Slot Shots Pinball Ultimate Edition (Steam Deck) (1:18:29) Silent Hill: The Short Message (PS5) (1:29:03) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Exilium, Brews & Bastards and Homage vs. Ripoff | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:59:53 | |
On this episode, Zack & Scott talk about games that borrow ideas from previous titles and just how close is too close to be considered a ripoff. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (34:44) News (1:04:51) Exilium (PC) (1:08:59) Brews & Bastards (PC) (1:14:21) “From the Outside In” Topic: Homage vs. Ripoff Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Dead Tomb, and Charging for Advance Access | 24 Jan 2024 | 02:32:57 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa CB & Scott discuss the growing trend of paying a few extra bucks to get new games a few days early. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (11:51) News (57:07) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5/Xbox) (1:18:16) Bahnsen Knights (Switch) (1:24:31) Dead Tomb (Xbox) (1:28:37) Realm of Ink (PC) - Relle (1:34:43) “From the Outside In” Topic: Getting the 2-D Treatment Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Ballance, Death Must Die & Getting the 2D Treatment | 17 Jan 2024 | 02:14:11 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott take a look at games in 3-D that they’d like to see take a step back to 2-D. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (35:25) News (1:04:42) Death Must Die (Steam Deck) (1:10:55) Money Maker (Board Game) (1:21:51) Ballance (PC/Steam Deck) (1:34:13) “From the Outside In” Topic: Getting the 2-D Treatment Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 2023 Games of the Year | 10 Jan 2024 | 03:17:44 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott, Zack, CB & Alyssa welcome Grant Henry for our annual Game of the Year discussion. Join us as we take a look back at all 2023 had to offer. On This Episode (32:52) 2023 News & 2024 Predictions (1:43:31) 2023 GO Award Categories (2:46:46) - 2023 Personal Favorites & Most Anticipated for 2024 Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, The Invincible & 2024 Gaming Resolutions | 01 Jan 2024 | 02:37:31 | |
On this episode, CB, Alyssa & Scott discuss their 2024 gaming resolutions and also check in with how they did in 2023. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:47) Interview with Stefano Guglielmana from Subcult Joint, Cookie Cutter (46:49) News (1:19:45) The Invincible (Xbox) (1:24:45) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Xbox) (1:39:09) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2024 Gaming Resolutions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Trinity Fusion, Power Wash Simulator VR & Barriers to True Endings | 20 Dec 2023 | 02:29:42 | |
On this episode, Zack, CB & Scott discuss games that hide their narratives behind some kind of barrier that makes it difficult to experience. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. Episode Title: “Trinity Fusion, Power Wash Simulator VR & Barriers to True Endings” E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:07) News (1:01:06) Power Wash Simulator VR (Quest 2) (1:11:45) Trinity Fusion (PC) (1:33:40) “From the Outside In” Topic: Barriers to True Endings Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Fearmonium, Luto & the 2023 Game Awards | 13 Dec 2023 | 02:08:46 | |
On this episode, Zack & Scott take a deep dive into The 2023 Game Awards. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (23:18) News (43:52) Luto [demo] (PS5) (47:27) Fearmonium (PS5) (55:48) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2023 Game Awards Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Pinball M, Dave the Diver & Community Questions | 06 Dec 2023 | 02:35:14 | |
On this episode, Alyssa, Zack & Scott answer questions provided by the community. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (26:28) News (1:02:37) Pinball M (Xbox) (1:13:24) Noctuary (PC) (1:17:45) Dave the Diver (Switch) (1:28:02) This Means Warp (Xbox) (1:37:12) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Super Mario RPG, Cookie Cutter & If We Ran the Game Awards | 29 Nov 2023 | 02:16:49 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott share how they would run The Game Awards if they happened to be in charge. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (17:12) News (42:07) Super Mario RPG (Switch) (55:57) Cookie Cutter (SteamDeck) (1:04:18) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS5) (1:16:46) Howl (Switch) (1:24:48) “From the Outside In” Topic: If we Ran The Game Awards Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| I Hate This Place, Ebola Village & Who Needs a Publisher | 28 Jan 2026 | 01:50:41 | |
This week, The Gaming Outsider crew welcomes indie developer Joel Heath with Ash Born Interactive, who is behind a JRPG called A Demon Hunter’s Guide to Passing Finals. They talk to him about developing a game without the help of a publisher. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (13:06) News (38:09) New Games (42:58) I Hate This Place! (PS5) (52:29) Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot (PC) (1:03:42) Pigface (Steam) [Early Access] (1:09:16) Ebola Village (PS5) (1:16:49) Ghost Keeper (PC) (1:24:00) Escape from Ever After (Switch) (1:32:46) “From the Outside In” Topic: Who Needs a Publisher? Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Lake: Seasons Greetings, Gods of the Twilight & Spoiler Etiquette | 22 Nov 2023 | 02:42:54 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & CB discuss just how long it takes before it’s ok to talk about video games spoilers freely. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (9:45) News (50:08) Lake: Season’s Greetings (Xbox) (57:31) Gods of the Twilight (Steam Deck) (1:15:56) Interview with Ashley Micks, co-founder of Volutian Design (1:48:47) “From the Outside In” Topic: Spoiler Etiquette Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| RoboCop: Rogue City, Astriba Revision & Puzzles in Games | 15 Nov 2023 | 02:09:28 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott talk about puzzles in their favorite video games as well as the puzzle genre itself. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (19:32) News (1:01:29) RoboCop: Rogue City (Sean) (1:07:41) Astlibra Revision (Switch) (1:15:26) Roller Coaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe (Xbox) (1:22:26) “From the Outside In” Topic: Puzzles in Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Silent Hill: Ascension, Archetype Arcadia & Community Questions | 08 Nov 2023 | 02:53:27 | |
On this episode, Zack, CB, Alyssa & Scott celebrate answer video game related questions from the community, including Scott’s students. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (35:27) News (1:13:28) Silent Hill: Ascension (Mobile) (1:26:16) Archetype Arcadia (Switch) (1:35:46) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Alan Wake 2, Jusant & Celebrating Mario | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:52:40 | |
On this episode, Scott, CB & Alyssa celebrate the Mario franchise by discussing why it’s flourished for as long as it has and what their favorite titles are. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (16:32) News (36:39) Alan Wake 2 (Xbox) (49:22) Jusant (PS5) (58:58) “From the Outside In” Topic: Celebrating Mario Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Super Mario Wonder, Spider-Man 2 & Game Cons | 25 Oct 2023 | 02:28:13 | |
On this episode, Scott, Zack & Alyssa discuss video game conventions and the reasons why they attend them. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (26:53) News (58:25) Super Mario Wonder (Switch) (1:09:12) Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (1:25:08) Scene Investigators (PC) (1:31:49) Ugly (Xbox) (1:37:26) Avatar the Last Airbender: Quest for Balance (Xbox) (1:46:04) “From the Outside In” Topic: Video Game Cons Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, El Paso, Elsewhere & Obscure Must-Plays | 11 Oct 2023 | 02:52:02 | |
On this episode, Scott, Zack, Alyssa & CB share obscure games that they and the community believe everyone should play. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:34) News (1:05:54) Assassin’s Creed: Mirage (Xbox) (1:28:41) El Paso, Elsewhere (PS5) (1:42:14) “From the Outside In” Topic: Obscure Must-Plays Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Project Blue, Mythforce & Community Questions | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:47:04 | |
On this episode, Scott & Alyssa answer video game related questions from the community. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (13:00) News (30:09) Project Blue (Xbox) (35:50) Mythforce (PS5) (50:55) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Party Animals, Stardander & Gaming Resurrections | 27 Sep 2023 | 02:27:52 | |
On this episode, Scott, Zack, Alyssa & CB talk about what from our video game past needs to make a comeback. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (22:42) News (1:01:06) Party Animals (Xbox) (1:12:27) Stardander: School for Witches (PC) (1:22:24) “From the Outside In” Topic: Gaming Resurrections Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Bounty of One, WrestleQuest & Pets in Games | 20 Sep 2023 | 02:15:09 | |
On this episode, Scott and Zack discuss pets in video games, which just might include them sharing about their own real-life pets. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (21:32) News (1:11:24) Bounty of One (Steam Deck) (1:20:43) WrestleQuest (Steam Deck) (1:32:12) “From the Outside In” Topic: Pets in Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis & What Got Us Into Gaming | 13 Sep 2023 | 01:22:52 | |
On this episode, Zack and Alyssa discuss what got them and the community into gaming. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (21:12) News (33:58) New Games (39:32) Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis (mobile) (50:31) “From the Outside In” Topic: What Got Us Into Gaming Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| MIO: Memories in Orbit & 2026 Resolutions | 21 Jan 2026 | 02:03:50 | |
The Gaming Outsider in back for its first episode of 2026, and the crew discusses their personal resolutions for upcoming year. They also check in with how they did with last year’s resolutions. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (43:30) News (1:00:55) New Games (1:06:10) MIO: Memories in Orbit (Switch) (1:21:28) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2026 Resolutions Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Starfield, Sea of Stars, The Making of Karateka & Community Questions | 06 Sep 2023 | 02:52:30 | |
On this episode, Zack, Chris, Alyssa & Scott answer video game related questions from the community. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (0:25) (7:10) News (50:06) New Games (54:02) Starfield (Xbox) (1:25:05) Sea of Stars (Xbox) (1:41:55) The Making of Karateka (PS5) (1:53:20) “From the Outside In” Topic: What Got Us Into Gaming Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Shadow Gambit, Torn Away & Forgotten/Obscure Consoles | 30 Aug 2023 | 02:16:19 | |
On this episode, Zack, Chris, Alyssa & Scott discuss consoles that are either obscure or completely forgotten. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (17:39) News (48:57) New Games (1:00:25) Shadow Gambit (PS5) (1:08:15) Torn Away (Steam Deck) (1:12:41) The Library of Babel (iOS) (1:18:54) Fort Solis (PS5) (1:27:51) “From the Outside In” Topic: Forgotten/Obscure Consoles Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Dust & Neon, Baldur’s Gate 3 & Spoiler-Free Twists | 23 Aug 2023 | 02:24:34 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott share their favorite narrative twists in games while staying as spoiler-free as possible. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (22:44) News (48:34) New Games (55:32) Dust & Neon (PS5) (1:06:54) Baldur’s Gate 3 (Steam Deck) (1:26:11) Ashina: The Red Witch (Xbox) (1:31:32) Super Catboy (Steam Deck) (1:37:51) “From the Outside In” Topic: Spoiler-Free Twists Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Atlas Fallen, En Garde! & Beyond Call of Duty | 16 Aug 2023 | 01:40:51 | |
On this episode, CB, Alyssa, and Zack share what they think the multiplayer market needs in order to stay fresh. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (6:58) News (28:19) New Games (35:02) Venba (XBox) (38:57) Atlas Fallen (PC) (47:27) En Garde! (PC) (57:25) “From the Outside In” Topic: Beyond Call of Duty Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| This Way Madness Lies, Death Becomes You & Community Questions | 08 Aug 2023 | 01:58:52 | |
On this episode, CB, Alyssa, and Zack answer video game related questions from the community. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and the games they've been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (14:37) News (29:51) New Games (34:34) This Way Madness Lies (Switch) (44:00) Death Becomes You (Switch) (49:15) Oceanhorn 2 (PC) (1:00:26) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Ember Knights & The Future of Gaming | 03 Aug 2023 | 01:48:50 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott and Jacob discuss the future of the video game industry & what they expect from it. Before that they discuss the week in industry news and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (1:07) Start (17:39) News (40:29) New Games (47:24) Ember Knights (Switch) (1:02:51) “From the Outside In” Topic: The Future of Gaming Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
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| Viewfinder, Scrapper, Insomnis & Forgotten Franchises | 26 Jul 2023 | 02:03:00 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Zack, Alyssa & Scott discuss video game franchises that have been forgotten over the years. Before that they discuss the week in industry news and the games they’ve been playing. Please nominate us for the 2023 Podcast Awards! E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (1:01) Start (20:47) News (42:12) New Games (48:13) Scrapper (Comic) (57:34) Insomnis (Xbox) (1:01:31) Viewfinder (Steam Deck) (1:10:29) “From the Outside In” Topic: Forgotten Franchises Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Halls of Torment, Frank and Drake, & Physical vs. Digital | 19 Jul 2023 | 02:55:29 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Zack, CB, Alyssa & Scott debate the merits of physical media vs. digital media. Before that they discuss the week in industry news and the games they’ve been playing. Please nominate us for the 2023 Podcast Awards! E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:58) News (1:14:31) Halls of Torment (Steam Deck) (1:24:09) Frank and Drake (Switch) (1:30:03) “From the Outside In” Topic: Physical vs. Digital Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Layers of Fear, Scarf & Games That Deserve a Sequel | 12 Jul 2023 | 02:26:39 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Zack, Alyssa & Scott talk about games that they believe deserve a sequel, but never got one. Before that they discuss the week in industry news and the games they’ve been playing. Please nominate us for the 2023 Podcast Awards! E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (27:55) News (54:50) Layers of Fear (Xbox) (1:07:02) Scarf (Xbox) (1:13:31) “From the Outside In” Topic: Games That Deserve a Sequel Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Inner Ashes & Community Questions | 05 Jul 2023 | 02:16:45 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Zack, Alyssa, CB & Scott answer video game related questions from the community. Before that they discuss the week in industry news and the games they’ve been playing. Please nominate us for the 2023 Podcast Awards! E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (20:57) News (56:20) Inner Ashes (PS5) (1:07:38) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 2025 Game of the Year!! | 15 Jan 2026 | 02:38:56 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott, Zack, Jacob & CB welcome Grant Henry for their annual “Game of the Year” traditions. Before that they discuss the week in industry news. On This Episode (Start) Welcome/Introduction (26:59) 2026 Predictions (1:10:10) 2025 GO Award Categories (2:02:15) 2025 Personal Favorites & Most Anticipated for 2026 Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| FFXVI, Aliens: Dark Descent & The Final Fantasy Series | 28 Jun 2023 | 02:49:53 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Zack, Alyssa, CB & Scott take a look back at the Final Fantasy series. Before that they discuss the week in industry news and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Final Fantasy Renaissance FREE Download On This Episode (17:44) News (51:00) Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) (1:20:14) Aliens: Dark Descent (Xbox) (1:29:22) Crime Boss: Rockay City (PS5) (1:40:01) Full Quiet (Xbox) (1:45:22) Yomi 2 (PC) (1:56:42) “From the Outside In” Topic: The Final Fantasy Series Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Harmony: the Fall of Reverie, System of Souls & Gaming on Vacation | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:41:44 | |
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Alyssa, Chris & Scott talk about whether or not they game while on vacation. Before that they discuss the week in industry news and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (13:37) News (50:33) Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (Switch) (55:40) System of Souls (PS5) (1:04:09) “From the Outside In” Topic: Gaming on Vacation Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Interview with Dave Evans | 'Return to Grace' | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:29:27 | |
This week, the GO crew is out of town, but we have a fun interview to share with you. David Evans is the Lead Designer and Writer for 'Return to Grace', which released on Steam on May 30th. Listen for an inside look at the inspiration behind this awesome-sounding walking simulator as well as the process behind getting the voice work done for the game. We'll be back next week with our usual episode format talking about industry news, the games we've been playing, and our "From the Outside In" topic.
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