In this episode, we explore our shelves of shame, getting three games to the table that had sat unopened for ages. We break down roll-and-build Era: Medieval Age, The Lord of the Rings Complete Trilogy Adventure Game and visual puzzler/hidden traitor Obscurio. 12:51 - Era: Medieval Age 44:34 - Lord of the Rings The Complete Trilogy The Adventure Ga…

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Eiyuden Chronicles by Rabbit & Bear Studios. We discuss: The Battle System Upgrade Systems Early Story and Characters Strengths and Weaknesses OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. Each month, we play and discuss a differen…

In this episode, we explore Starship Troopers. We discuss the book by Robert E. Heinlein, the film franchise and the RTS game Starship Troopers Terran Command 5:10 - Starship Troopers Book 1:13:02 - Starship Troopers Movie 1:41:43 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Most Iconic Power Armor/Exosuits 1:54:30 - Starship Troopers Terran Command Outside is Overrate…

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the second act and endings of Vampire Survivors by Poncle. We discuss: Core gameplay elements: combat/stealth/dialogue Builds and upgrades OiO is presented by Premier Health. Please support our show on Patreon.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, we explore lost ruins. We discuss the book Congo and its movie adaptation and the board game Lost Ruins of Arnak by Czech Games Edition. 15:44 - Congo 1:09:59 - Congo the movie adaptation 1:25:10 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Most Important Michael Chrichton Novels 1:39:55 - Lost Ruins of Arnak Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier …

In this episode of OiO Game Club we discuss the second act and endings of Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red. We discuss: Core gameplay elements: combat/stealth/dialogue Progression systems The characters and settings Story beats and super-spoilery endings OiO is presented by Premier Health. Please support our show on Patreon.…

In this WWII-themed episode, we discuss the board game Memoir '44 and the show "Band of Brothers." 9:05:00 - Memoir '44 1:02:00 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Billy's Favorite War Movies 1:18:48 - Band of Brothers Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month.…

In this episode of OiO Game Club we have a spoiler-free discussion of Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red. We discuss: Character creation Night City Core gameplay elements Progression systems Initial impressions of the overall package What we plan to accomplish in the next month with the game OiO is presented by Premier Health. Please support our show…

In this episode, we discuss director Matthew Vaughn. We discuss his eight feature films and elements of his directorial style. 6:01:01 - Matthew Vaughn Background 10:37:00 - The Leftovers (Layer Cake and Stardust) 1:02:53 - The Capes (X-Men: First Class and Kick-Ass) 1:38:14 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Characters in Matthew Vaughn Films 1:44:36 - Spy Fli…

In this episode of OiO Game Club we wrap up our discussion of Diablo IV. We discuss: Character classes and builds Skill optimization Final impressions on the story (SPOILERS) Endgame content OiO is presented by Premier Health. Please support our show on Patreon.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, we discuss Devil May Cry. We break down DmC 5, the board game Devil May Cry: The Bloody Palace and the DmC anime. 9:20 - Devil May Cry Board Game: The Bloody Palace 1:04:20 - Devil May Cry Anime 1:21:30 - Devil May Cry 5 Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Con…

In this episode of OiO Game Club we have a spoiler-free discussion of Diablo IV by Blizzard. We discuss: Character creation How characters fit our different playstyles Highlights of the moment-to-moment gameplay Upgrade systems How invested we are in the story Initial impressions of the overall package What we plan to accomplish in the next month w…

In this episode, we discuss board games we've crowdfunded, what's coming out this year and update games we've discussed on past episodes. 9:05 - Games we Backed in the Past Year 9:19 - Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era 25:15 - Ascendency 34:54 - Andromeda's Edge 42:55 - Metal Gear Solid The Board Game 52:52 - Dragon Eclipse 1:04:01 - Mr. Pr…

We wrap up our discussion of Lies of P by Korean developer Neowiz. We talk about what makes this game stand out from other Souls-like titles, including the weapons, tools, narrative and characters. There are spoilers in the discuission but we give a clear warning before ruining anything. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please s…

In this segment, we rank the 10 games we played for Game Pass Forever in 2023, and finalize the overall rankings for the Game Pass Forever segment. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, we discuss five video game movies from the 2000s: Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, House of the Dead, Doom and Max Payne and assimilate them into the rankings from our 80s and 90s video game movie episodes. Can anything unseat WarGames? 12:19 - Tomb Raider 36:36 - 2023 Thank Yous 40:37 - Resident Evil 1:03:09 - House of the Dead 1:23:06…

We discuss Lies of P by Korean developer Neowiz. We compare it to other Souls-like games as we discuss onboarding, weapons, enemies, tips and overall impressions. Spoiler free. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, we discuss the movie Tolkien and the living card game Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. 9:00 - Tolkien 35:05 - Tom Awesome's Top 5: Adam's Top Fantasy Board Games 1:04:08 - Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions star…

We discuss Monster Hunter Rise by Capcom. We discuss the overall package, lessons learned and tips for new players. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, we discuss the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise and the board game Kingdom Hearts Perilous Pursuits. 15:29 - Kingdom Hearts Perilous Pursuits 47:44 - Kingdom Hearts Video Game Franchise Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. …

We discuss Monster Hunter Rise by Capcom. We discuss the onboarding process for new and experienced Monster Hunter players, weapon choices and initial impressions. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, we discuss the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game and Final Fantasy XVI. 9:46 - Final Fantasy Trading Card Game 51:29 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Coolest Non-Standard Final Fantasy Summons 1:09:41 - Final Fantasy XVI 2:43:11 - Spolier Discussion Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO…

We discuss Arcade Paradise by Nosebleed Interactive. We discuss the narrative, our favorite cabinets, overall strategy and Casey's fetish for washing clothes. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, we discuss the Dark Souls Board Game and Elden Ring. 13:46 - Dark Souls the Board Game 1:01:44 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Best Exploration in Video Games 1:28:33 - Two Truths and a Lie 1:45:11 - Elden Ring Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start a…

We discuss Chicory: A Colorful Tale by Wishes Unlimited. We discuss the setting, characters, puzzles and overall charm of this indie darling. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode, Adam joins us as we discuss games off our shelf of shame. We each randomly picked one board game from our shelf, played it and shared our thoughts. 11:35 - Creature Comforts 41:42 - Kleos 1:17:29 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Tips for Culling Your Collection 1:34:35 - Valeria Card Kingdom Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health…

We discuss Loop Hero by Four Quarters. We discuss the narrative, combat, settlement building and overall grind of this indie darling. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In the Mars episode we explore the Red Planet through a popular 90's action flick, one of the most highly-regarded board games in the universe and an influential sci-fi novel. 8:13 - Total Recall 41:50 - Terraforming Mars 1:32:00 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Most Evil Corporations 1:53:01 - Stranger in a Strange Land Outside is Overrated is presented by P…

The crew breaks down Sid Meier's Civilization VI by Firaxis. We discuss the scope, exploration and overlying systems in the latest entry of the venerable simulation series. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In the Diablo episode we discuss Diablo II: Resurrected and the board game Sanctum. 11:16 - Diablo II Resurrected 1:26:29 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Co-op Experiences 1:50:01 - Sanctum Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to …

The crew breaks down Inside by Playdead. We discuss the narrative, settings and puzzles of this quirky 2D game. At the very end of the show we have a spoiler discussion about what it means. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode we discuss Firefly. We watched the show, as well as the follow-up film Serenity and played Lengendary Encounters: A Firefly Deckbuilding Game. 5:27 - Firefly 45:59 - Standout Episodes 1:11:14 - Hopes and Dreams 1:14:49 - Questions for the Fox Executives 1:17:36 - Final Thoughts 1:20:18 - Serenity 1:42:15 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Case…

The crew breaks down Hi-Fi Rush by Tango Gameworks. We have a spoiler-free discussion of the narrative, upgrades, art style and overall vibe of this third-person rhythm-melee game. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode the crew breaks down director Taika Waititi's seven feature films. 7:07 - Transformations: Boy, Hunt For the Wilderpeople and Jojo Rabbit 58:47 - Non-Thor Movies: Eagle vs. Shark and What We Do in the Shadows 1:15:32 - Tom Awesome's Top Five Characters in Taika Waititi films 1:22:44 - The Thor Films: Ragnarok and Love and Thunder 1:…

The crew breaks down Amnesia: Rebirth by Frictional Games. We have a spoiler-free discussion of the narrative, puzzle and exploration aspects of this first-person horror adventure game. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode the crew talks God of War. We break down the card game based on the 2018 God of War video game and take a deep dive into Ragnarok. The disucssion is spoiler free until 1:57:45. 7:13 - God of War the Card Game 43:31 - God of War Ragnarok 1:57:45 - SPOILER ALERT! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for liste…

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Nobody Saves the World by DrinkBox Studios. We break down the core gameplay loop, forms, progression and wacky world of this fun adventure game. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio.…

In this episode the crew talks board games! They discuss new games currently being crowdfunded and provide updates on games we've discussed the last two years. 10:48 - Upcoming Games/State of the Market 23:40 - Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin 45:43 - The Queen's Dilemma 57:06 - Unsettled 1:09:46 - Heros of Might and Magic III 1:23:56 - Batman: Gotham …

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Metal: Hellsinger by The Outsiders. We break down the core gameplay loop, weapons and game modes in this rhythm-based FPS. In the back half of the show, we rank the 12 games we played this year and combine the last with last years, to rank the top 24 games that have ever …

In this episode the crew breaks J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion and the first season of the Amazon exclusive The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. 6:32 - The Silmarillion 56:50 - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2:10:21 - Spoiler Discussion Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO …

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Shadowrun Returns by Harebrained Schemes. This tactical RPG has players investigating a murder in the setting's dystopic future. We break down character creation, the core gameplay loop, progression and the overall experience. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier …

In this episode the crew breaks six video game movies from the 90s. They recap each film and debate whether they are still enjoyable today. 13:54 - Mortal Kombat 34:11 - Mortal Komba Annihilation 54:11 - Street Fighter 1:15:53 - Double Dragon 1:39:14 - Wing Commander 2:10:30 - Super Mario Bros 2:33:04 - Ranking 80s-90s video game movies Outside is …

We break down Immortals Fenix Rising by Ubisoft. We discuss the core gameplay loop, combat, exploration and story impressions of this open-world action game. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode the crew breaks down the epic film trilogy of: CLERKS. Tom, Joey and Phoenix discuss the importance of the debut's film in the grand stage of cinema (masterpiece?!?), which movie is the overall best and a spoiler-free look back at the final film. 10:17 - Clerks 54:21 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Kevin Smith Things 1:25:34 - Clerks II 2:03:…

We break down Wolfenstein The New Order by Machine Games. We discuss the core gameplay loop, level design and story in this excellent narrative-driven shooter. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio.By Tom Sedlacek

In this episode the crew breaks down the career of director Peter Jackson. They discuss The Frighteners, King Kong and They Shall Not Grow Old and debate the five best moments from the director's Tolkien adaptations. 10:41 - The Frighteners and the Early Years 29:53 - Top 5: Billy Ranks the Top Moments from Jackson's Tolkien Works 57:46 - King Kong…

Cowabungq dude! OiO grabs a slice of 'za and shares some attitude as they break down the joys of thrashing the foot in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge by Tribute Games. The turtle-loving trio was transported back to their childhood in this sidescrolling beat-em-up. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider…

In this episode the crew breaks down the first and last Ratchet & Clank titles and discuss the unfortunate movie and the challenges in bringing video game movies to life. 10:36 - Ratchet & Clank (2016) 44:19 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Weapons in Ratchet & Clank 52:05 - Raatchet & Clank Movie 1:18:19 - Dr. Chmiel on sleep cycle 1:19:58 - Ratchet & Clank …

The crew brakes down turn-based RPG Yakuza Like a Dragon, developed by Ryu ga Gotoku Studios. They have a spoiler-free discussion of all 10,000 systems in the game, along with breaking down the narrative structure and characters. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio.…

For the 50th episode of Outside is Overrated Tom, Joey and Phoenix break down the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. They discuss one novel, three short stories, film adaptations and choose-your-own-adventure style cooperative game. 7:13 - The Written Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 23:33 - A Study in Scarlet 43:39 - Scandal in Bohemia 57…