Best Middle Aged Gamers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 03: Assassin's Creed Fan Revolt: What Went Wrong? And Castlevania's Epic Tale 48:54

5h ago48:54

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle Aged Gamers (DMG), Grant Roland and Ed Phillips take you on a thrilling journey through the history and legacy of the iconic Castlevania series. Discover the gothic origins, beloved protagonists, and groundbreaking gameplay that made Castlevania a cornerstone of the gaming world. But that's not all! We also div…

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The Last of Us is the Second to Last of Us (For Season 1 at Least!) 1:06:23

5h ago1:06:23

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We're so close to the end of the Retro Gamers '100 Games to Play Before You Die' list we can almost taste it! This episode we're discussing the penultimate game in the list, which is 2013's The Last of Us (26). Perhaps more cinematic experience than fully fledged game, Jay and Eddie discuss Naughty Dog's zombie-esque magnum opus... and they've actu…

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G2B Interviews: Token Taverns on G2B Live!

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Join the Gutter Geeks as they chat with Token Taverns about Arcades and beer! On Tubi: https://link.tubi.tv/D8Kc0E7K8Db On Amazon: https://shorturl.at/knN45 MERCH https://www.etsy.com/shop/TokenTaverns Audio Only Version BelowBy www.guysgamesandbeer.net

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1H1D #174: GRID Legends 28:27

3h ago28:27

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The fifth in the franchise! Who knew? The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has put Tom and Chris behind the wheel once again, this time in Codemaster's 2022 racer. For the first time in franchise history, this model comes loaded with a story-focused career mode! Will suiting up as the curiously named Driver 22 complete the package, or will our h…

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The Top Selling Indie Games (Who's Making That Cheddar?) 1:33:20

3d ago1:33:20

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It seems the indie developers are making serious waves in the gaming world. Well, here are the top indie games and a bonus, to boot! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news, and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread the word for us. Subscrib…

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Episode 02: Square Enix Caves, We Talk Mega Man And So Much More 1:06:23

4h ago1:06:23

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant and Ed take you on a nostalgic journey through the history of Mega Man, exploring its origins and lasting impact on the gaming world. They also dive into the exciting news of Square Enix expanding to different consoles, bringing beloved franchises to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo fans alike…

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Hobby Support Group Ep 131 - Salute Review Part 3 - Ben 41:04

3h ago41:04

41:04

The trilogy is complete. This week, Ben joins Tom and the team complete their look back at Salute 2024.

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Episode 01: Allow Us To Introduce Ourselves 43:33

6d ago43:33

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Welcome to the very first episode of "Disgruntled Middle Aged Gamers" (DMG)! In this introductory episode, meet your hosts, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips—best friends for 20 years with a shared passion for gaming. We'll be sharing a bit about our gaming backgrounds, what got us into this digital world, and what you can expect from our future episode…

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1H1D #173: Harold Halibut 19:23

2h ago19:23

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A fairly fishy mystery is afoot. For this episode, Tom and Chris take on the narrative adventure game developed and published by Slow Bros. The titular protagonist lives aboard a spaceship that fled Earth centuries ago seeking an idyllic new planet, but that dream died when the ship crashed on a decidedly subpar aquatic world. The chief scientist h…

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Are We Still Stalling? You'd Bethesda Believe It... Please Don't Fallout with Us! 58:20

7h ago58:20

58:20

That's right, much like a long-past-it's-best sitcom or gaming franchise, we're dragging out Series 1 of the Bucket List Gamers Podcast just a little bit longer while we work on the final two episodes! So this time we're hoping to get a little bit of that Fallout TV Show rub by talking about Bethesda games, and the show itself! We also discuss the …

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Upcoming Games (May, 2024) 1:33:09

3h ago1:33:09

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New games! Here are the top, anticipated games coming to a console or PC near you! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news, and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread the word for us. Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel for videos of our gaming …

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Hobby Support Group Ep 130 - Salute Review Part 2 - Andy 1:00:03

9d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Today Andy joins Tom for our second look at Salute

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Star Wars Day Special. The Star Wars Game Franchise (May the FOURTH be with you.) 1:33:51

12d ago1:33:51

1:33:51

It's SITH in the morning and it's Star Wars Day! We wanted to discuss the Star Wars Gaming franchise as well as a touch of the movies, of course. DaveyTheVato give us a little trivia, too! It's like Christmas, if we were on Hoth! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest…

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1H1D #172: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged 26:23

4d ago26:23

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Are they still leading the way? Well, this one is certainly a mouthful! Mattel's little toy cars and their iconic orange tracks are back, but this time in digital form in the arcade racer developed by Milestone. Dating back to the 90's themselves, this Italian game studio has put out countless SBK and MotoGP titles, so they are certainly no strange…

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Hobby Support Group Ep 129 - Salute Review Part 1 - ED 32:51

13d ago32:51

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This Week Tom and Ed chat about Salute

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Top Game Soundtracks (Scores, If You Will) 1:18:18

6d ago1:18:18

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What would video games be without their soundscapes? The ethereal brooding soundtracks that stimulate our auditory senses while we invest ourselves in the game play? Today, we're discussing PCMag.com's top 25 video game soundtracks, and WOW! What a list! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, th…

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1H1D Interviews: Dave Proctor (Mighty Yell) 55:24

12d ago55:24

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What's the 411, home skillet? In this special episode of 1 Hour 1 Decision, Tom and Chris interview Dave Proctor, Game Director and Studio Founder of Mighty Yell. If you are keeping up with the podcast, you should recognize Mighty Yell as the developer that crafted the 90's oozing road trip adventure game The Big Con, recently featured on episode #…

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It's Time for a Recap! (Yes, We're Stalling...) 1:16:14

8d ago1:16:14

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That's right, for our 51st (NOT 50th!) episode we're taking a look back through the list and discussing all the games that we have covered so far. We promise that we DO have a good reason for stalling, and it will hopefully make the penultimate list episode far better than it would have been if we had rushed it out. Will that penultimate episode be…

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1H1D #171: Lil Gator Game 23:04

23d ago23:04

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Legend of the little lizard man? For this episode, our dynamic duo investigate the cutesy platformer developed by MegaWobble and published by Playtonic Games. The developer is a tiny team, but they had big ideas... not unlike the diminutive reptilian protagonist of this colorful title. Will the trio's aspirations of making a zelda-esk experience th…

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Origins: Mortal Kombat 1:27:46

17d ago1:27:46

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MORTAL KOMBAT!! It's one of, if not THE most iconic and popular fighting game series EVER, not to mention, it happens to be Jonathan's (KillerVocalist) favorite. We dive into the history of the game, it's creators, the story line and so much more... Now... GET OVER HERE! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new gam…

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Hobby Support Group Ep 128 - Toms thoughts on Bolt Action V3 25:03

16d ago25:03

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This week, Tom goes rouge and offers some of his thoughts on Bolt Action 3.0

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1H1D #170: The Quarry 24:58

19d ago24:58

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Summer camp ended and then the murders began. Tom and Chris arrived at Hackett's Quarry and were tasked with spending an hour with the interactive drama turned survival horror title developed by Supermassive Games. Dubbed the spiritual successor to Until Dawn, this game enlists the talents of many horror film veterans to portray the cast of counsel…

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Games Based on Movies (The Chicken or the Egg) 1:20:05

21d ago1:20:05

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Yes, we covered the movies based on video games, but what about the video games based on MOVIES? Which ones have you played? Which ones drove you nuts? Which was your favorite, which was the worst and why was it E.T? Like, subscribe and let us know what games you played on this list. Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive…

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Two Middle Aged Men Review a Game for Toddlers... and Turrican 2! 1:06:32

23d ago1:06:32

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This Episode Jay and Eddie are talking about a game they probably should have covered off as part of a previous episode; Turrican 2 (81) from 1991. The game that would eventually become a licensed Universal Soldier tie in, Turrican 2 takes side scrolling difficulty to a whole new level... and not in a good way! But Turrican takes a backseat in this…

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DLC - You Asked, We answered... Birthday AMA! 49:06

24d ago49:06

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It's time for Episode 6 of the DLC series! This time Jay and Eddie are answering YOUR questions to celebrate the podcast's 1 year anniversary! Biggest disappointment, favourite games console, HOYA's and more! Enjoy! **This was initially a Patreon Timed Exclusive, but now it's available here for your listening pleasure!** If you want to hear DLC epi…

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1H1D #169: The Big Con 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Pickpocketing is a crime, even if your motives are pure. In a fortunate appeal to variety, the Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button has selected the pickpocketing adventure game developed by Mighty Yell for this episode. Set back in the 1990s, the protagonist works at her mother’s video rental store until she learns about her mom’s hefty debt to loa…

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G2B Interviews: Charlie Kraslavsky and Gregory Smith from Resident Evil

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After almost 30 years Gregory Smith and Charlie Kraslavsky reprise there roles as Barry Burton and Chris Redfield at the Midwest Gaming Classic. The G2B crew sits down for an interview and talk about the start of the Resident Evil franchise and what is coming up. The Keeper's Diary: A Biohazard Storyhttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-keeper-s-d…

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G2B Interviews: Ian McCranor on Fighting With Myself

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The G2B crew has a special interview for you with Ian McCranor. Autor, Video game star (Angus McGreggor Kasumi Ninja) and all around great guy! We caught up with him at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2024 and sat down to talk about his new book. You can find his book herehttps://a.co/d/9OIZMBy Audio Only Version Below:…

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Hey! Listen! Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time the Best Game Ever? 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Well, according to Retro Gamer Magazine, no. That's right, this episode we're looking at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2) and for the first time in a while we've found a game we can be truly positive about! Don't worry though rant-fans, we still find time to have a little moan about a few things along the way! So whip out your Ocarina, pour…

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The Legend of Zelda part 2 1:22:36

1M ago1:22:36

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It's the Legend of Zelda, part tw!! We keep on diving into DAVEYTHEVATO's all time favorite game, and discuss the concept, the initial launch, all of the games that were born after and so much more! Like, subscribe and let us know what you think about The Legend of Zelda. Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new ga…

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Hobby Support Group Ep 127 - The gallery 14 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

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Tom and Ed take a gander through the gallery

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1H1D #168: No More Heroes 3 24:12

1M ago24:12

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Is this guy's name seriously Travis Touchdown? The Xbox Game Pass “Surprise Me” button sure seems to enjoy having our hosts jump into the middle of a franchise. This time the selection is the third numbered, but fourth chronologically in the hack and slash adventure series developed by Grasshopper Manufacture. For those unaware, the franchise began…

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The Legend of Zelda: Part 1 (Davey's Choice) 1:25:48

1M ago1:25:48

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It's the Legend of Zelda! We take a deep dive into DAVEYTHEVATO's all time favorite game, and discuss the concept, the initial launch, all of the games that were born after and so much more! Like, subscribe and let us know what you think about The Legend of Zelda. Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old…

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1H1D #167: Wartales 25:18

2M ago25:18

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War, what is it good for? Tales, apparently. It feels like the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button may have confused "random" with "next alphabetically" when it selected this tactical role-playing game developed by Shiro Games as its choice for this episode. In either case, Tom and Chris are honor bound to comply, so they have embarked on a mercena…

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Ep 7 History of Consoles Part 2 (The Power Glove was a lefties nightmare) 2:04:10

2M ago2:04:10

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We're back with another tantalizing episode where we continue to discuss the history of gaming consoles! What was your favorite? Did you have a Power Glove? Like, subscribe and let us know. Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news and so much more. Thanks fo…

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Hobby Support Group Ep 126 - Hobby Update 21 - Is it a frog, a newt or a Caudata 2:03:49

2M ago2:03:49

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Its Hobby Update time with Andy and Tom

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One Blazed an RPG Trail, the Other is an Epic Fail! We’re Looking At Dungeon Master & Deus Ex! 1:15:10

2M ago1:15:10

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Yes we know all the modern day lingo like 'Epic Fail', and we aren't afraid to use it! This episode Jay and Eddie are looking at two RPG games (or at least games with an RPG element) in Dungeon Master (56) and Deus Ex (49) as they continue their quest to complete the 100 Games to Play Before You Die list! As ever, the pair struggle to stay entirely…

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1H1D #166: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 23:03

2M ago23:03

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A retro shooter featuring a space marine, sound familiar? Thanks to the whims of the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button, Tom and Chris travel back in time to their earliest days of PC gaming and experience something that aims to blend seamlessly with games of that era. The folks over at Auroch Digital set out to create a first-person shooter that …

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Ep 6 The History of Consoles (How many did you have?) 1:40:43

2M ago1:40:43

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We're back with another tantalizing episode where we discuss the history of gaming consoles! What was your favorite? Like, subscribe and let us know. Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread the word …

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Hobby Support Group Ep 125 - Sword Weirdos & Kit Bashing 56:08

2M ago56:08

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This week, Ed and Tom chat about Sword Weirdos & Kit Bashing

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1H1D #165: Jusant 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Climbing is the name of this game, just not literally. The title of this game is actually the French word for a receding tide. We know this because Don't Nod (the game's developer) was kind enough to inform us at the very start of this puzzle platformer. With little more than that nugget of knowledge in hand, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button…

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Ep 5 Movies Based on Video Games 1:34:16

2M ago1:34:16

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We're back with another tantalizing episode where we discuss the top 50 movies based on video games! What was your favorite? Like, subscribe and let us know. Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread t…

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This Episode is Elite... and Rez, and Advance Wars! 1:05:41

2M ago1:05:41

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It's a triple header this time on the BLG Podcast as we limp ever closer to that 100th game on the list! We're looking three titles that really have no connection other than us not having much to say about them. They are Elite (21), Rez (84) and Advance Wars (93). We also talk about the two biggest bombshells to drop in the gaming world over the pa…

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1H1D #164: A Little to the Left 24:12

2M ago24:12

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These messes aren't gonna tidy themselves. Kids are messy. One clever strategy employed by parents worldwide to counter this problem is to transform cleaning up into a game and then trick their children into playing it. The developer duo that is Max Inferno have leveraged this time-tested tactic and created a puzzle game in which the objective is s…

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Ep. 4 - Top Grossing Games 1:32:24

2M ago1:32:24

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Hello gamers! This week we check out the top grossing games from Nintendo, Sega, Playstation and more! Are your favorite games on any of the lists? Let us know! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news and so much more. Thanks for being here and please sprea…

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Ep. 3 Gamer Terminology Pt. 2 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Hello gamers! This week we continue our deep dive into the gaming world terminology with part two of a two part episode. How many do YOU know and how many do you think KillerVocalist knows? Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread the wor…

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Ep. 2 Gamer Terminology Pt. 1 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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Hello gamers! This week we take a deep dive into the gaming world terminology in part one of a two part episode. How many do YOU know and how many do you think KillerVocalist knows? Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread the word for us…

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Episode 1. Introductions to the crew 59:33

2M ago59:33

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Hello gamers and welcome to our debut episode! We're excited to start this journey with all of you while Jeff, Logan and Davey attempt to teach Jonathan how to get back into the world of gaming. Because let's be honest, it's better than the world of dating. Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming ne…

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1H1D #163: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night 25:13

3M ago25:13

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The protagonist's surname might be Belmont. We put it to a vote and our listeners have spoken. For this episode, Tom and Chris investigate the new-to-gamepass metroidvania developed by ArtPlay and published by 505 Games. Spearheaded by Kogi Igarashi and assisted by a number of other Castlevania alumni, this title sits squarely in the realm of spiri…

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God Bless Our Dark Souls 57:17

3M ago57:17

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This episode we're letting our inner sadist out and looking at From Software's Dark Souls (54)! Grab your buckler, fill up your Estus Flask and allow us to be your escort through the terrifying kingdom of Lordran, where all number of horrible abominations are just waiting to sap your health in a matter of seconds. We also talk about other sadistic …

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