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The Inner Gamer is a video game podcast exploring the world of video games and the industry surrounding them. Built for the casual gamer, we dive into all the games to weed out the games that are worth your time.
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Do you aspire to be a professional gamer Do you want to know how “Elite” gamers reached the level -- both professionally and personally -- they are at today Join host Ric Lindberg as he chats with Elite gamers about their wins and losses. Listen as they share the effort, habits and fears that have gone into levelling up their inner and infinite game. What does it take to become a world champion What’s the upkeep in-game for remaining there How do you train your mindset, health and skills to ...
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Welcome to My 8-bit Inner Self where I discuss gaming, mental health, how one can affect the other, and where we can share some personal experiences with either, or both and how they connect. I'm a bit of a gamer and collector, and I've been struggling with a few issues like anxiety and depression. Hopefully on this journey we can Level up IRL and gain +10 perspective, +8 retro(game)spect, and +1 step closer to better mental health. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh ...
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Welcome to The JackLoh Audio Experience, hosted by Vlogger, Host, Casual Gamer JackLoh. On this podcast, you'll find mix of my #YourJourney show episodes on interviews regarding self-awareness, as well as new and current thoughts I have. My purpose of doing this series #YourJourney is to give permission for ourselves to unlock our own self-awareness. Using this space that we have on the podcast, we share our inner thoughts and feelings about this journey of trying to find ourselves.
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Hi! I’m Fox Keyes. Shortly after my fourteenth birthday, I was tricked into passing through an inter-dimensional gateway to a world called Dunari. Years later, I’m still here. And ready to talk about it. From killer toilets to killer Spirit Storms, and just about everything in between, I will describe how I learned to survive living in another world. This podcast is for creatives who think outside the box. Perhaps you are a role-playing gamer searching for a unique character angle? Or maybe ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/jay-el/subscribe I'm gonna be discussing all topics regarding films, television shows, comics, anime, and music, & etc. So stay tuned and enjoy 😉 😎 😁 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-el/support
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Welcome to Episode 400! Jason dives back into Bright Falls with the Night Springs DLC for Alan Wake 2. It features 3 distinct stories in the Alan Wake multiverse. Brett and Austin play Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 at Dallas Fan Expo. It's a ton of fun and we can't wait for this game to come out this Fall! We also review the roguelike Crab Champion…
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This week review No Rest for the Wicked. It's a game in early access from the team that brought us Ori and the Blind Forest. Austin played it and is loving it so far. Brett also jumps into Tekken 8 after seeing it at DreamHack Dallas. It's a blast from the past with a ton of content to keep people busy. From a story mode to arcade mode to online ve…
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Austin reviews Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. Xbox had a lot riding on Ninja Theory deliving a banger with this game but unfortunately it doesn't live up to the first one aside from a mega graphics upgrade. Brett also dives into xDefiant, the new shooter from Ubisoft featuring characters from all their major franchises such as Watch Dogs, The Division,…
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Austin gives his full review of Stellar Blade, the game from Korean mobile game developer SHIFT UP. He talks about the story, gameplay and how the world actually opens up beyond the demo. Brett also reviews Manor Lords. It's a indie title made by one guy where you build a medieval city and survive through the seasons. Brett also jumps into the earl…
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We've made it to the end of the Fallout TV show on Prime TV and have a lot of great things to say about it. We have a full spoilercast here so if you haven't finished the show, please skip forward to the next segment! Speaking of which, Fallout has brought us back into the universe so we revisit Fallout 76. Is it worth jumping back into in 2024? Br…
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Brett reviews a cozy farming game called Lightyear Frontier. You get a mech that looks an awful lot like a tractor transformer and collect resources, farm and explore the world. It's a fun game available on Xbox Game Pass for you and up to 3 other friends. We also go down a rabbit hole with TV Shows. We review Season 2 of the Halo tv show as well a…
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In this episode I meet some future school classmates, learn about the Dunari school system, and explore how to use education in your world building. And the Strange but True explains how the education system can sometimes cause more trouble than good. This episode is sponsored by Del Starr, makers of the best snow resistant clothing in Sevenoath. I…
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We review the weirdly satisfying Tingus Goose mobile game. It's created by SweatyChair with illustrations by Master Tingus. It's an idle game where you grow a goose tree out of a person to reach a certain height. It's weird but satisfying? We also have been dropping a lot for democracy in Helldivers 2. With our cumulative 100+ hours in the game, we…
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In this episode I learn more about the Dunari spirit world, I explore how spirits are essential to world building, and the Strange but True tells the story of how the trend for spirit pets originated. This episode is sponsored by Death Wish Funeral Services. Death Wish will send your departed loved ones through the Great Spirit Gateway in style. Fr…
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We went to SXSW 2024 this year. It's a big conference and festival that occurs in Austin, TX featuring interactive, film, tv and music. We went and attended a ton of gaming sessions about Roblox, Fortnite, streaming and more. We also experienced some awesome brand activations such as a promo for the Fallout TV show where we entered a version of Fil…
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In this episode I tell how I learned about the cure houses which are the Dunari equivalent of hospitals, I describe how illness can be useful in world building, and the Strange but True describes the lengths some diseased people will go to find a cure. This episode is sponsored by Cranbow, makers of the finest pain killers in all of Dunari. They sa…
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We review a mobile game evolved into a full console and PC game called Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Austin played this game and is enjoying the gameplay, the JRPG mechanics and the world to explore. Is it a 10/10? Not really but is it worth playing? Very much so. Brett also plays the deck builder roguelike Balatro. It's inspired by Poker but it's much…
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In this episode I describe how I first experienced extreme weather in Dunari, I explain how to use weather in your worldbuilding, and the Strange but True tells what happened when a group of crackpot inventors tried to use a tornado as a weapon. This episode is sponsored once again by Island Fire. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a re…
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We revisit Sucide Squad: Kill the Justice League. We've all beaten the game and dive into a SPOILERCAST about the final parts of the game, the endgame content and what is coming for the future! We also have another segment where the team is split about whether this game is a success or not. Will it succeed long term? Only time will tell. We also re…
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In this episode I experience utter isolation in Dunari. I examine the relationship between isolation and world building. And the Strange but True tells the story of the Lavun Guild’s disastrous attempt to introduce an ‘Instant Isolation’ spell to the people of the City of Bones. This episode is sponsored by Island Fire, distillers of the finest ‘fi…
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Palworld is taking over the world with over 600k active players. It's a game that pulls inspiration from Pokemon and Breath of the Wild, but brings all of this in a survival game packaging. We're having a blast and think you should too before Nintendo tries to shut them down. We also review Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League. We're mixed on this…
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In this episode I tell how I was taught to navigate the City of Bones by using landmarks to build a mental map in my head. I explore how to understand a city better by creating a mental map. And the Strange but True tells about a mysterious and ancient city map that inspired the construction of a replica city. There is a growing list of potential s…
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It's time for the Game of the Year 2023! The Inner Gamer shares their biggest and worst games of the year as well as our defacto Top 10 list. We also talk about our most anticipated games of 2024. Suicide Squad lifted the NDA for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. We played the alpha and have a lot of good things (and bad) to say about it! We …
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I had planned to talk about map making in this episode. But on the morning I was supposed to begin investigating how to navigate the City of Bones, Ganhook shocked me by giving me chores. So, in this episode, I describe how I started ‘earning my keep’ in Ganhook’s compound. I explore how to use boring, common tasks to build characters and locations…
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In today's video, we delve deep into the controversial accusations surrounding Infestation Origins, the latest release from Nightmare Forge games. Recently, the internet has been ablaze with claims that this popular game contains hidden white supremacist dog whistles. But how much truth is there to these allegations? 🔍 What's Inside: The Origin of …
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Find out if people using the iconic Steamboat Willie cartoon are in danger of copyright infringement. Learn about the legal status of Steamboat Willie and whether it falls under the public domain. Protect your content and avoid any potential legal issues with this important information! 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for more fun. Your support helps …
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🌟 Welcome to our latest video! Today, we dive into the evolving world of anime and manga translations. 📚✨ 🔍\We explore the growing concerns among localizers who are facing a significant shift in the industry. Japanese creators are increasingly turning to AI translations, a move sparked by issues around the addition of 'woke' agenda messages in trad…
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In this episode I learn more about the Bone Jewelers, and how humans behave like humans no matter what dimension they inhabit. I also analyze how to create realistic neighborhoods for your secondary world. And in the Strange but True I relate how, after losing their human rights when they died, the spirit population of the City of Bones gained new …
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In this episode, we talk all about The Game Awards. We dive into the winners and losers and discuss a bit about the show format and what could've been done to make it better. We also talk about all the world premieres, some exciting and some less than exciting for the team here at The Inner Gamer. We also talk about what we want from Grand Theft Au…
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In this episode I describe my first introduction to the many varied cultures in Dunari. I analyze how to create cultures for your your world. And the Strange but True tells how some of the streets in the City of Bones are paved with gold. This episode is sponsored by Plantaval, the developers of the most effective air freshening vegetation in the C…
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We review Lethal Company, the new game made by one developer that's beating out Call of Duty on Steam. It's a creepy game where your goal is to collect scrap to sell to the company while avoiding things trying to kill you. We also play Awakened King, the DLC from Remnant 2. Austin plays the indie game Cocoon from the art director behind Inside and …
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FINISH HIM. We dove into Mortal Kombat 1 this past week with some friends. We competed against each other in a fierce battle in this beautiful, new fighter game. Does it bring anything revolutionary to the franchise? Not really. Is it a blast to play? Most definitely. We also review Super Mario Bros Wonder on the Switch. This is a fun, accessible 2…
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We give our full review on Spider-Man 2 and compare it to the original. Which game had a better story? Did this one deliver all we wanted? What about the gameplay? We also give our first look at Alan Wake 2. This game is frightening but incredibly well done with a lot of unique new features we haven't seen in many games. Is it walking simulator? Su…
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Cyberpunk 2077's DLC has arrived called Phantom Liberty. The game may finally have reached true RPG status with the 2.0 update and this new DLC. It's more tactical, with more mechanics that makes for a greater, more diverse set of gameplay moments. Spider-Man 2 is also here and we dive into this wonderful playground of New York as Peter Parker and …
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We have a lot of game reviews this episode! We open with Assassin's Creed Mirage. It's a toned down version of the recent RPG focused Assassin's Creed games. This is a prequel to Valhalla following the story of Basim. Does the game bring back the nostalgia we wanted or does nostalgia leave a sour taste in our mouth? We also played the multiplayer c…
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Say hello to our new look! This podcast is the first one with our fresh, new branding! We hope you enjoy it as much as we had fun creating it. In this episode, Brett returns to Oahu for The Crew Motorfest. The last time he ventured into Oahu in a game was with Test Drive Unlimited. This isn't exactly that game, but it still brings back some of the …
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Xbox's most anticipated game of the year has finally arrived: Starfield. Starfield is Bethesda's first new universe in 25 years and it leaves the team...divided. Some like it, some say it leaves a lot to be desired. Will it have the staying power that Skyrim had in gaming history or will it quickly be forgotten? We also review Pikmin 4 on the Switc…
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Baldur's Gate 3 has consumed our lives. We invite our friend Joe from the Nerd Sloth Podcast onto the show to talk about this incredible CRPG from Larian Studios. This game has so much content, great choice-driven gameplay and amazing classes that create a ton of diversity in the content. We also share our first impressions on Texas Chainsaw Massac…
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In this episode, Brett heads to the past to play a game from Crytek called Hunt: Showdown. This game released in 2019 and it has taken us awhile to get there. Jumping into this game, we're sad it took us this long. This is a great game with a really fun gameplay loop that keeps us coming back. Hunt monsters, fight other hunters and try and escape a…
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In this episode I discover my Dunari family tree, and 'finally' see some images of what this world is like beyond the bone wall. The context segment deals with using art in world building. And in the Strange but True, I learn the story of the Avigo Portrait, which is perhaps the strangest painting in the City of Bones. Check out the show notes, and…
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We're back! This is round 2 of Episode 378 because our audio broke on the last podcast. We missed a week, but this podcast is still as exciting as ever! We review our hotly anticipated game Remnant 2. It delivered on all fronts and we're having a blast with this Dark Souls-like game. Brett also reviews the indie game Viewfinder. It's a puzzle game …
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In this episode I am officially introduced to the magical substance, lavun. I also analyze how to normalize magic in your world, and make it more believable. The Strange but True segment details an unusual ritual that has evolved around Two-Tone-Tam, the skeleton trapped in Ganhook's dome protection spell. Check out the show notes, and other Dunari…
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Welcome to the latest episode of The Inner Gamer! In this episode, we review Exoprimal, a sci-fi action-adventure game, discussing its unique storyline, dynamic combat, and great visuals with amazing performance. Does it have longevity? We also dive into The Division 2 in 2023, exploring its evolution and why it remains a top choice for cooperative…
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