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| The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom & Community Questions | 04 Oct 2024 | 02:25:55 | |
On this episode, Zack and Scott answer questions from the community; 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection (20:38) News (55:28) New Games (1:03:32) Earth Defense Force 6 (PC) (1:10:44) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) (1:33:29) Touhou DANMAKU KAGURA Phantasia Lost (Switch) (1:40:53) #DRIVE Rally (PC) (1:46:53) “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. | |||
| The Plucky Squire, Caravan Sandwitch & Special Edition Consoles | 27 Sep 2024 | 02:18:18 | |
On this episode, Zack, Scott & CB discuss whether or not they and the community like buying special edition consoles. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. On This Episode (12:41) News (47:21) New Games (50:35) The Plucky Squire (PS5/Steam Deck) (1:07:49) Caravan Sandwitch (PS5) (1:15:38) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (Xbox) (1:28:36) Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports (Xbox) (1:38:48) “From the Outside In” Topic: Special Edition 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. | |||
| Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, Retro Avengers & Gaming Novels | 24 Jul 2024 | 02:07:35 | |
On this episode, Zack and Scott discuss novels based on video game properties, which ones they would like to read and which ones are their favorites. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (42:13) News (1:00:27) New Games (1:06:02) Gestalt: Steam and Cinder (PC) (1:19:48) Retro Avengers (Xbox) (1:29:25) “From the Outside In” Topic: Gaming Novels
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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| DROS, Galactic Glitch & Gaming Tattoos | 17 Jul 2024 | 02:20:06 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa, CB & Scott discuss tattoos based on gaming, whether they have them and what ones they’d like to get. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (40:02) News (1:04:25) New Games (1:10:39) Galactic Glitch [demo] (PC) (1:17:00) Sunlight Scream (Switch) (1:24:30) B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA (Switch) (1:30:10) DROS (Switch) (1:37:50) “From the Outside In” Topic: Gaming Tattoos 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. | |||
| Zenless Zone Zero, A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars & Game Startup Settings | 10 Jul 2024 | 02:26:19 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott discuss how they adjust the settings of their games before they start playing 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (40:10) News (57:28) New Games (1:04:57) A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars (PC) (1:12:17) Zenless Zone Zero (PS5) (1:23:42) “From the Outside In” Topic: Game Startup Settings
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| Super Farming Boy, House of Golf 2 & Not-E3 Season Recap | 03 Jul 2024 | 02:14:20 | |
On this episode, Zack & Scott recap “Not-E3” season and share which games announced they and the community are most looking forward to. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (44:45) News (1:02:05) New Games (1:05:37) Super Farming Boy (PC Demo) (1:13:09) House of Golf 2 (PC Demo) (1:18:12) Rack and Slay (PC Demo) (1:26:26) NeoSprint (PS5) (1:31:44) Nuke Them All (PC) (1:39:57) “From the Outside In” Topic: Not-E3 Season Recap 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. | |||
| Still Wakes the Deep, Shadow of the Erdtree & Handheld/Portable Gaming | 25 Jun 2024 | 03:25:46 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott talk about handheld gaming, including their favorite consoles and games. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (48:52) News (1:26:49) New Games (1:30:13) Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox) (1:37:40) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (PS5) (1:49:37) Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (Platform) (1:56:40) Steel Seed (PC Demo) (2:01:55) Pinball Spire (PC demo) (2:05:21) Soulmask (PC) (2:15:18) Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom (PC) (2:21:53) “From the Outside In” Topic: Handheld/Portable 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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| Cowboy 3030, Underspace & Is Gaming Journalism Dead? | 12 Jun 2024 | 03:18:25 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott discuss the future of games journalism and whether or not it’s actually dead. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (35:51) News (1:35:46) New Games (1:41:13) Cowboy 3030 (PC Early Access) (1:49:08) Autopsy Simulator (PC) (1:58:16) Bang Average Football (PC) (2:04:38) Skeler Boy (Switch) (2:11:37) Underspace (PC Early Access) (2:27:46) “From the Outside In” Topic: Is Gaming Journalism Dead 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. | |||
| Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, The Rogue Prince of Persia & Video Games as Education | 05 Jun 2024 | 03:00:59 | |
On this episode, Zack and Scott speak with Don and Philips Jones, developers of Time Machine Bronzeville about their thoughts on video games being used for education. Before that, Alyssa joins to discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (41:39) News (1:08:42) New Games (1:10:33) Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox) (1:22:57) Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (Switch) (1:31:23) The Rogue Prince of Persia (PC Early Access) (1:42:16) Pinball FX: Pacific Rim & Universal Pinball: TV Classics (Xbox) (1:46:42) Necromantic (Steam Deck Early Access) (1:56:48) “From the Outside In” Topic: Video Games as Education with Special Guests Don and Phillip Jones, developers of Time Machine Bronzeville 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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| Stuffed, Hypercharge: Unboxed & Sample Patreon Episodes | 30 May 2024 | 02:41:45 | |
On this episode, the crew decides to take a break for the holiday. In their absence, we decided to give you all a taste of what our bonus Patreon Episodes are all about. In addition, you’ll also hear Sean Coates’ impressions of two games he’s reviewing for us. On This Episode (4:17) Patreon Sample #1 - “Piece of Mind Episode 1” (1:23:38) Stuffed (Xbox) (1:31:33) Hypercharge: Unboxed (Xbox) (1:41:21) Patreon Sample #2 - “Intro to Dungeons & Dragons” 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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| Indika, Cyber Manhunt 2: New World & Rage Quitting | 23 May 2024 | 02:15:00 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott share the times they’ve rage quit difficult or awful games. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (28:00) News (58:05) New Games (1:00:59) Indika (Xbox) (1:06:48) Cyber Manhunt 2: New World (PC Early Access) (1:12:40) “From the Outside In” Topic: Rage Quitting
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| TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants & Studio Closures | 15 May 2024 | 02:22:50 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott think back to the studios from the past that are no longer with us like the recent Microsoft closures. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (36:09) News (55:17) New Games (1:02:44) Sclash (PS5) (1:09:42) Still Joking (Steam Deck) (1:14:27) TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants (Xbox) (1:25:00) “From the Outside In” Topic: Studio Closures 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. | |||
| Wild Bastards & 3D Platformers | 20 Sep 2024 | 01:53:42 | |
On this episode, Zack, Scott & CB take a look back at their favorite 3D platformers, including some hidden gems. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (20:30) News (40:59) New Games (49:49) Wild Bastards (PS5) (1:12:50) “From the Outside In” Topic: 3D Platformers 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. | |||
| Episode 500 Celebration with Sucker for Love: Date to Die For & Imagine Earth | 08 May 2024 | 03:19:41 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa, CB & Scott celebrate their 500th episode by reminiscing about the past ten years of The GO. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. "Heavy Metal Proto Man" T-Shirt Giveaway Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (34:27) News (1:20:51) New Games (1:26:59) Sucker for Love: Date to Die For (PC) (1:35:55) Imagine Earth (PlayStation) (1:45:08) “From the Outside In” Topic: Celebrating Episode 500 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. | |||
| Stellar Blade, Tales of Kenzera: Zau & The Next Great TV Series | 01 May 2024 | 02:29:42 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott try to determine what the next video game TV adaptation should be. 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 (25:04) News (55:34) New Games (58:24) Stellar Blade (PS5) (1:13:38) Tales of Kenzera: ZAU (Xbox) (1:22:22) Zombie’s, Aliens & Guns (Xbox) (1:29:12) Lunar Lander Beyond (Marc) (1:39:13) “From the Outside In” Topic: The Next Great TV 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. | |||
| El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, Let’s Revolution & Pirating Games | 24 Apr 2024 | 02:08:30 | |
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & CB discuss the morality of pirating games and admit to their past “crimes”. 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 (13:08) News (34:42) New Games (43:36) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (Switch) (55:13) Let’s Revolution (PS5) (1:00:59) Shadow of the Depth (PC Early Access) (1:11:30) “From the Outside In” Topic: Pirating Games
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| Fallout, Pepper Grinder & Microtransaction Admissions | 17 Apr 2024 | 02:31:51 | |
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
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| Minishoot’ Adventures, Mighty Mage & Feeling Obligated to Finish Games | 10 Apr 2024 | 02:07:40 | |
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 | 02:45:58 | |
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
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| Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Outcast: A New Beginning & Gaming When We’re Older | 27 Mar 2024 | 02:31:49 | |
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 | 01:52:25 | |
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. | |||
| Star Wars: Battlefront: Classic Collection, The Thaumaturge & Games Within Games | 13 Mar 2024 | 02:34:27 | |
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
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| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Psychiatrist Simulator 2 & Community Questions | 06 Mar 2024 | 02:34:52 | |
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
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| Astro Bot, Son and Bone & Overrated Games | 13 Sep 2024 | 02:45:04 | |
On this episode, Zack and Scott welcome Jacob Gunderson from the GO team to discuss games that they and the community believe are a bit overrated. 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (16:47) News (43:10) New Games (51:49) Crime Scene Cleaner (PC) (58:18) Astro Bot (PS5) (1:21:58) Son and Bone (PS5) (1:30:27) Antstream Arcade (PS5) (1:39:40) “From the Outside In” Topic: Overrated 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. | |||
| Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons, Sixty-Four & Music in Games | 28 Feb 2024 | 02:33:51 | |
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. | |||
| Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered & JRPGs | 21 Feb 2024 | 03:02:02 | |
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. | |||
| Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, The Light in the Darkness & Renaming Genres | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:53:20 | |
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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| Rearview Mirror, Slot Shots Pinball & Community Questions | 07 Feb 2024 | 02:26:08 | |
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. | |||
| Exilium, Brews & Bastards and Homage vs. Ripoff | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:59:54 | |
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 | 02:32:58 | |
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 | 02:14:12 | |
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. | |||
| 2023 Games of the Year | 10 Jan 2024 | 03:17:45 | |
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. | |||
| 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 | 02:29:43 | |
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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| Star Wars: Outlaws, Princess Bride Pinball & Community Questions | 06 Sep 2024 | 03:08:55 | |
On this episode, Zack, CB, and 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (34:12) News (1:13:29) New Games (1:22:19) Star Wars: Outlaws (Xbox) (1:47:55) Pinball FX: “The Princess Bride” & “Goat Simulator” (Xbox) (1:53:48) Riddle Tower (PC) (2:00:37) Planes Control (Android) (2:10:50) “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. | |||
| Fearmonium, Luto & the 2023 Game Awards | 13 Dec 2023 | 02:08:47 | |
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. | |||
| Pinball M, Dave the Diver & Community Questions | 06 Dec 2023 | 02:35:15 | |
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. | |||
| Super Mario RPG, Cookie Cutter & If We Ran the Game Awards | 29 Nov 2023 | 02:16:50 | |
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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| Lake: Seasons Greetings, Gods of the Twilight & Spoiler Etiquette | 22 Nov 2023 | 02:42:55 | |
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 | 02:09:29 | |
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 | 02:53:28 | |
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 | 01:52:41 | |
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 | 02:52:03 | |
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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Knock on the Coffin Lid, Searching for Rest & Dreamcast Retrospective | 30 Aug 2024 | 03:18:56 | |
On this episode, Zack, CB, Kevin and Scott take a look back at the SEGA Dreamcast and share favorite memories from them and 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 Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (28:15) News (1:13:45) New Games (1:17:09) Knock on the Coffin Lid (Steam Deck) (1:26:42) Star Wars: Outlaws (Xbox) (1:40:47) Searching for Rest (Steam Deck) (1:50:25) Borderlands (Film) (2:03:46) Rewind or Die (Xbox) (2:12:14) “From the Outside In” Topic: Dreamcast Retrospective
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| Party Animals, Stardander & Gaming Resurrections | 27 Sep 2023 | 02:27:53 | |
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 | 02:15:10 | |
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. | |||
| Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis & What Got Us Into Gaming | 13 Sep 2023 | 01:22:53 | |
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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| Starfield, Sea of Stars, The Making of Karateka & Community Questions | 06 Sep 2023 | 02:52:31 | |
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. | |||