Video game reviews, industry observations, and quality conversations around gaming communities and the games we love. Join Manny, Steve, and Matt every week for gaming content!
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A weekly podcast released on Wednesday, hosted by Plus One Player's Steve Bastek and Maria Dilal. Join us as we cover the latest updates, breakdown the new story, and discuss our experiences playing through everything that Shadowkeep has to offer!
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Episode 107: The Game Awards 2019 Recap
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This week, Steve is joined by Andrew Taylor to talk all about the winners and big reveals from The Game Awards 2019. Tune in!
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Episode 106: What We're Thankful for in 2019
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew expresses their gratitude for the games of 2019. Tune in and let us know what you're thankful for in the gaming world this year!
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Episode 105: Death Stranding Review, Jedi Fallen Order Impressions, Game Awards Nominee Reactions
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In this episode, Steve is joined by friend of the show Jimmy Good as they talk about their Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order impressions, Steve shares his review of Death Stranding, and they both share their reactions to the Game Awards nominees. Tune in!
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Episode 104: The Games as a Service Breakpoint
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest, Chris Nunes, as they talk all about what the breakpoint is for Games as a Service. Tune in!
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Episode 103: The Outer Worlds Impressions
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**Spoilers for the first 12 hours of The Outer Worlds** In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down their impressions of the first 12 hours of The Outer Worlds. Steve also shares his thoughts on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign. Tune in!
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Episode 102: The Thrill of Horror Games - What Makes the Horror Genre Intriguing?
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by Alex Felker as they dive into what makes the horror genre so intriguing. Tune in!
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Episode 3: Leviathan Glory and Iron Banana Adventures
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This week, Maria rounded up a group of the What's Good Guardians to lead Steve through his first raid as they took down the Leviathan. Hear their recap of the raid, and their in-depth discussion on their time with Iron Banner. For more, check out Plus1Player.com and the Plus 1 Player Twitter account.…
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Episode 101: Game Delays and Their Impact - Plus, Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Thoughts
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is once again joined by Neil Rivera as we discuss game delays and their impact. Stemming from the news of DOOM Eternal being delayed to March, 2020, we look at how reactions to delays has changed over the years, and how delays impact games both positively and negatively. Check out Neil's Youtube channel for…
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Week Two on the Moon - Story Breakdown, In Depth Discussion on Armor 2.0 in Action, and Activity Changes
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This week, Maria and Steve dive into the ending of the Shadowkeep campaign and what they expect moving forward. We also go in depth in a discussion about how armor 2.0 changes the way we play, and all the enhancements to the other activities such as Crucible and Gambit. Tune in! For more from the Plus 1 Player crew, check out the website!…
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100th Episode Spectacular! - An Episode Full of Our First Segment Games
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The Plus One Player Crew has made it to 100 episodes! As a tribute to 100 episodes, we decided to do an entire episode where we play the various first segment games that we play each episode. We also share some voicemails from our wonderful listeners as they share their thoughts on 100 episodes. Tune in!…
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Week One on the Moon - Breaking Down What's New In Shadowkeep
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Maria and Steve discuss their first week on the moon with the latest Destiny 2 content, Shadowkeep. They break down what they're enjoying, and what they're looking forward to in the weeks and months to come. For more content check out Plus1Player.com
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Episode 99: Sony Shake-Up With Special Guest Josh Silverman of Constantly Calibrating
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In this episode, Steve is joined by the host of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast, Josh Silverman. They chat all about Shawn Layden leaving Sony, PS Now getting a price cut, and cross-play leaving beta on PS4. Tune in!
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Episode 98: Sony State of Play & The Last of Us 2 Trailer - With Special Guest Caitlin Galiz-Rowe
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In this episode The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest Caitlin Galiz-Rowe as we talk about the latest Sony State of Play, and we have an extended discussion about the new trailer from The Last of Us Part 2. Tune in!
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Episode 97: Do Games Need to be Fun to be Good? - Kojima's Comments On Death Stranding's Level of Fun Spark a Conversation
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew looks into Kojima's recent comments about Death Stranding won't get "fun" until about 50% through the game (article here). This leads to the discussion of whether or not games need to be fun to be good, and what differentiates fun from satisfying. Tune in!
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Episode 96: Borderlands 3 Review Situation, Video Games Inching Closer to the Olympics, Ubisoft Continuing with Large, Open-World Games
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew chats about some of the news stories floating around in the gaming world. We spend a good amount of time talking about the Borderlands 3 review issues and what that means for the review landscape in general. We also take a look at eSports inching closer to the Olympics, and Ubisoft doubling down on big, ope…
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Episode 95: Nostalgia In the Air - Plus, Nintendo Direct News
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses how nostalgia impacts our view of games getting remasters, and re-releases. We also take a look at all of the latest Nintendo Direct news during the Patch Notes segment. Tune in!
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Episode 94: PAX West 2019 Recap! - The Insane Ramblings of a Sleepy Steve
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In this episode, Steve flies solo as he recaps his whirlwind of a weekend at PAX West in Seattle. He talks about playing Spiritfarer, Best Friend Forever, Concrete Genie, DOOM Eternal, Control, World of Horror, Untitled Goose Game, and going hands on with the Playdate handheld. Tune in!
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PAX West 2019: World of Horror Interview with Paweł Koźmiński
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Steve's last interview with PAX is with Paweł Koźmiński, the creator of World of Horror. We learn about the balance between creating a game by yourself and working a full-time job. Follow them on Twitter, check out their website, and their Steam page to stay up to date on the game.
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PAX West 2019: Everreach: Project Eden Interview with Dieter Schoeller
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Steve is at PAX and he chats with Dieter Schoeller, CEO/Founder of Headup Games as we learn all about their upcoming, Mass Effect inspired game, Everreach: Project Eden. Follow them on Twitter, check out their website, and find them on Steam as well.
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PAX West 2019: Iron Danger Interview with Sami Timonen
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Steve is at PAX and he chats with Sami Timonen, CEO/Founder of Action Squad Studios, about their upcoming, top-down, tactical RPG Iron Danger. Follow Iron Danger on Twitter and check out their website for more info.
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PAX West 2019: Best Friend Forever Interview with Brianna Fromont
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Steve is at PAX and he interviews Brianna Fromont, the lead artist on Best Friend Forever. She fills us in on the details of the upcoming dating sim with a heavy dose of dogs and hilarious dialogue. Follow Starcolt on Twitter and check out the Best Friend Forever website for more info.
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PAX West 2019: Bravery Network Online Interview with Min-Taylor Bai-Woo
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Steve is at PAX West and he sits down with Min-Taylor Bai-Woo, co-creator of Bravery Network Online, as we learn all about the upcoming game. Check them out on Twitter and at their website for more info on the game.
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PAX West 2019: Mutazione Interview with Douglas Wilson
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Steve is at PAX West and he sits down with Douglas Wilson, co-founder of Die Gute Fabrik, to discuss their upcoming game Mutazione. For more on Mutazione check them out at their website mutazionegame.com
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Episode 93: Gamescom 2019 With Special Guest BearShare! - Death Stranding, Marvel's Avengers, Disintegration, Ghost Recon, and More!
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In this episode The Plus One Player Crew is joined once again by BearShare as we chat all about the news coming from Gamescom. We discuss Death Stranding, Marvel's Avengers, Disintegration, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and many more! Tune in! Follow BearShare on Twitch!
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Episode 92: Gaming Universes to Live in with Evil Tim! - Plus Destiny 2 Armor News, and SNES Switch Controller Patent Leaks
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest Evil Tim as we break down the best gaming universes to live in, as well as what we look for in terms of design. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Armor updates, and the SNES Switch controller patent leak. Tune in!
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Episode 91: We're Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed. - Plus, Kate Takes Steve and Matt O to School on Fire Emblem Three Houses
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew follows up on episode 81 with the game endings that left us wanting more. In a new segment, Weeb University, Professor Kate takes Steve and Matt O to school as she fills us all in on Fire Emblem Three Houses. Very light spoilers are involved (if you've seen the trailer, those are the extent of the spoilers)…
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Episode 90: From First to Last - Evolution of Game Franchises
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses how game franchises have evolved over time, as we go over some of our favorites. In Patch Notes, we discuss how over 25 people were tricked into working for a fake company. Tune in! Patch Notes article
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Episode 89: Retro Remake With Special Guest BearShare! - Plus Sigma's Toes and a Streamer Throws a Cat
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In this episode we are joined by our very good friend BearShare as we pitch the retro games we'd like to see remade, and what a remake might look like. Plus a new edition of Steam or Steve, and in Patch Notes, we discuss Sigma's lack of shoes and the terrible explanation behind it, as well as a streamer tosses her cat. Tune in!…
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Episode 88: Mid-Year Review 2019! - Nintendo Switch Lite Announcement, Lord of the Rings MMO
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew takes a look at the year in gaming so far as we discuss our favorite games, what has disappointed us, and what we're looking forward to in the second half. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Nintendo Switch Lite announcement and the Lord of the Rings MMO being developed by Amazon Games. Tune in!…
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Episode 87: The Last Night On Earth! - We Discuss Games From Our Backlog We'd Play During the Last Night on Earth
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the games that they've neglected which would take center stage on their last night on earth. Stemming from a voicemail from a listener a month ago, we discuss which games we'd play during the last night on earth choosing from games we have never played before. Tune in!…
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Episode 86: Subscription Service Surplus - We Discuss The Current and Upcoming Subscription Services, Nintendo, Xbox, and Playstation Oppose Tariffs, and more!
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the current landscape of video game subscription services and what's still to come in the near future. During Patch Notes, we discuss Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo joining together in their dislike for potential tariffs with China. We also discuss Twitch adding a subscriber only stream option, and…
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Episode 85: E3 Post Mortem With Michael Koczwara!
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This week, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest and freelance writer Michael Koczwara. Michael was at E3 and he shares his hands on experience from the show floor as we discuss how the conference has changed over the years and where we see it heading in the future. Michael's Twitter Michael's Website Tune in!…
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down E3! We talk about everything that has us excited and what has left us a little disappointed and underwhelmed. Tune in!
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Episode 83: We Sprung a Leak! - We Discuss Leaks Surrounding E3, When Do They Become Spoilers? Pokémon Sword & Shield News, Destiny 2 Updates, Kojima on Death Stranding
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses leaked information surrounding E3 and when it crosses over into full-on spoiler territory. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Pokémon Shield and Sword Direct, Kojima's thoughts on what genre Death Stranding fits into, and Destiny 2 new content updates! Tune in!…
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Episode 82: E3 2019 Predictions and Pipe Dreams!
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks all about their E3 2019 predictions and pipe dreams. We are joined by special guest Neil Rivera for this fun-filled episode! Tune in!
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Episode 81: Was it Good for You? - We Discuss What Makes a Good Ending, and We Listen to Multiple Listener Voicemails!
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down endings in games and what elements make up a satisfying conclusion. We also plays multiple listener voicemails and discuss what the community has on their minds! Tune in!
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Episode 80: Worth the Money? - We Discuss DLC's and Expansions, Touching on What Makes a DLC Good and Worth the Price, Red Dead Online Updates, Ubisoft Delays Skull and Bones
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down DLC and Expansion content that has been worth the price of admission. We also discuss updates to Red Dead Online, Ubisoft delaying Skull and Bones, and Ubisoft announcing they'll have three AAA titles this year. Tune in! Red Dead Online update article…
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Episode 79: Who's the Boss? - We Discuss Memorable Boss Fights in Games and What Made Them so Great, We Also Discuss Senator Hawley's MTX Bill Proposal
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses some of their favorite boss fights and what it was that made them so memorable. We also chat about Senator Hawley's bill proposal to regulate loot boxes and micro transactions. Tune in! Patch Notes article: https://kotaku.com/u-s-senator-introduces-bill-to-ban-loot-boxes-and-pay-1834612226…
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Episode 78: Twitch Trends - The Crew Talks Popular Games on Twitch and "Predicts" the Next Trend, Sea of Thieves Update, and Blizzard Not Attending Gamescom
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about the appeal of the top viewed Twitch games, as they dive into some statistics. We also attempt, as only we know how, to predict what could possibly challenge the Twitch champ, Fortnite. In Patch Notes, we talk about Sea of Thieves updates, Blizzard not attending Gamescom, and Ronda Rousey in MK 1…
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Episode 77: Why Game Trailers Entice Us - The Crew Breaks Down What Game Trailers Add to Our Experience, Overwatch Updates, and Paying Tribute to 30 Years of GameBoy
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses what they enjoy about Game Trailers. We also chat about updates to Overwatch, Days Gone DLC, and we pay tribute to 30 years of Nintendo GameBoy. Tune in!
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Episode 76: Console Wars Continue! - News on the PS5, Xbox One S All Digital, and Indie Spotlight on Islanders, Supraland, and SuperCrome
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about the news on the PS5 stemming from the Mark Cerny interview with Wired (link below), Microsoft's announcement of their disc-less Xbox One S, and we shine the Indie Spotlight on Islanders, Supraland, and SuperCrome! Also we try a new first segment where we may or may not have created an awesome ga…
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Episode 75: The Good, The Bad, & The Morally Ambiguous - The Crew Talks Moral Ambiguity in Characters and Games, New update for WoW, and no Troy Baker in Borderlands 3
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In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about what is so appealing about morally ambiguous characters and games. In Patch Notes, they talk about Troy Baker not reprising his role as Rhys in Borderlands 3, new updates coming for World of Warcraft, and the latest event for Overwatch. Tune in!
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Episode 74: Borderlands 3 and Loot Shooters - Indie Spotlight on Anew, Risk of Rain 2, Necrosphere, and Overwhelm
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In this episode The Plus One Player Crew talks all about loot shooters after the reveal of Borderlands 3. They take a look at how these games separate themselves in a saturated market, and what makes Borderlands so unique. They also do another Indie Spotlight where they discuss their time with Anew, Risk of Rain 2, Necrosphere, and Overwhelm. Tune …
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