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December 17, 2019 S3E19 - The Mandalorian / Part 1: Ep. 1 - 4
Long ago, in an episode far far away, we explore The Mandalorian. Our new mini-series covering the mysterious and also fascinating character from The Mandalorian on Disney Plus! We’ll be covering the first four episodes of the show in part one of this series, and discussing our favorite parts.
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1 hr 30 min
November 20, 2019 S3E18 - Loaded Baked Potato
In this episode, we’re taking a look at Blizzcon and the redemption that Blizzard attempted to make and the gaming announcements from the conference. Plus we dive into the Star Wars brand, the latest Rise of Skywalker trailer and the excitement of Jedi Fallen Order. We'll also be discussing the new kid on the block to streaming; Disney+. and then we're excited to jump into some of our favorite announcements that came from Microsoft's yearly Xbox celebration - X019
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1 hr 43 min
October 29, 2019 S3E17 - The Sounds of Cinema
In this episode, we’re first going to cover the impact that soundtracks have on the success of movies and how they connect you to the scene that you are watching. Then we are going to get into what are some of our top composers and also cover what we think are some of the best tracks in our favorite movies.
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1 hr 37 min
October 01, 2019 S3E16 - We Need The Bread
In this episode, we are going to discuss the imminent release of Destiny 2’s latest Expansion Shadowkeep. We first do a brief recap of the current state of Destiny. Then we will discuss all the new places, items, and changes that we know are coming with Shadowkeep. Finally, we will discuss our hopes for the expansion and where we think it will take Destiny.
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1 hr 26 min
September 17, 2019 S3E15 - A Refined Playlist
In this episode we are going to discuss the newly released titles of Gears 5 and Borderlands 3 and how they have stuck by the “if it is not broke don’t fix it” mentality. We will also talk about two games that have been out for a while but we have just recently been playing. Finally, we will wrap up the episode talking about the fantastic news of the Super Nintendo addition that was added to the Nintendo Switch Online Catalog!

Show Notes
Gears 5
Picks up right where Gears 4 left off
Make senses but it is the best looking Gears game to date
Every part of the game has been finessed
Hits your right in the feels - right from the get-go
The new addition to have someone play the support class is nice and provides a brand new way for co-op to be played
The story keeps you engaged throughout when some things happened that will leave you shaken story impact wise
They definitely are “gearing” up for a 6
Borderland 3
Mayhem has begun!
Can say right off the bat that anyone looking for something “new” “game-defining” will be disappointed BUT anyone looking for more Borderlands games played that has been even more refined will be in for the best Borderlands game to date.
The loot is never-ending, a lot of QOL added…..though some could still be needed but are minor
Probably the most I have been engaged to the story of any of the main Borderlands games
The dynamic level scaling for co-op is amazing and allows the co-op to be even better as you don’t have to worry about out leveling a friend
On the co-op note the unique loot mode “Cooperative” is what Borderlands has needed for a while
Elder Scrolls Online
The Positives
ESO is a typical MMORPG and tries to give you that experience as best it can
This, however, is not a free-roaming exploration zone-based progression game like Skyrim was and struggles a bit in piecing its story together
LORE - the game is deeply rooted in the world of storytelling and finding out about the world of Tamriel is fun! The game systems, unfortunately, don’t compliment the story enough for me to stay engaged. The buggy, broken systems take away from the experience.
The game has a guided epic story with over 100 hours of main story content to play through. That’s a lot of story to get through but if you are willing to hang on and grind through the content, I think the story delivers a very nice experience!
I think the world quests as a whole do a decent job of capturing the Elder Scrolls experience, as well as the MMO experience. This is all paired and made more bearable because of the epic soundtrack!
CRAFTINGOne of my favorite aspects of the MMO genre and ESO does a brilliant job on it’s crafting system!
It does have its downsides as the resources needed for crafting, does require a large “Bag, Vault, and Storage Space” but is manageable
Even though they do a good job overall, this system still has a lot of features that needed to be better to enjoy it!
Let’s talk big adventure and big story for a moment
The Negatives
A search bar for ingredients or materials when inside a vault or storage area
There is absolutely no way to sell your resources except through “Hocking” items in world chat, or at a “Guild” store
Syncing with other players and timing of events such as helping other players out in quests seems to be a challenge most of the time.
The multi-player gameplay is “Lazy” feeling as once you do get synced up it doesn’t seem to be much of a challenge to defeat enemies.
Overall the game was too disconnected for me to really enjoy overall, even though I love MMO’s and I love the grind this one wasn’t for me
The game overall has some of the most annoying buggy systems I’ve ever seen
Finding a guild isn’t the easiest process by any means
GOLD SPAMMERS, they exist in every MMO and it will always be a negative impact on someone's experience
The game, in general, looks pretty terrible!
Between the drab world landscapes, and details it makes for a pretty lackluster experience.
The combat mechanics are very
1 hr 19 min
September 02, 2019 S3E14 - A Cyberpunked Classical
In this episode, we are first going to talk about the very recent re-release of Wow Classic and how it has reunited the Warcraft community. We will then discuss the resurgence of players that have returned back to a blocky game we've all loved and played. Next, we will talk about the released information that hit about Destiny 2’s new “battle pass” type system which will be coming with Shadowkeep. Finally, we are going to talk about the most recent trailer for Star Wars episode 9 and also the deep dive video for Cyberpunk 2077.
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Show Notes
WoW Classic -
The re-release of the game that has dominated the MMO landscape for almost 15 years
Everyone has been able to Experience what happened when Wow first released.
This time the setting is different - We now have instant updates on people’s progress, superior communication(Discord), and gaming communities that didn't exist 15 years ago(Twitch. Mixer, Facebook...etc)
Brand new ways of playing are being done just due to support from communities made possible by modern entertainment avenues(Example - Streamer loot)
It will be interesting to see how the drop of goes but even with that said we are about to get Battlegrounds added - Blizzard is having an update schedule similar to what took place or original WoW release
Minecraft -
A resurgence in Minecraft has taken ahold - why is this?
People like us have stopped playing long ago as many updates have taken place completely changing some aspect of Minecraft
Also, Shaders and Texture packs almost make it like a completely different game
Some Fornite streamers have actually gained popularity because of Minecraft
It is a game of Endless play and Endless Customization
Bring in friends and the fun goes up exponentially
Destiny 2 Battle Pass (Season Pass)
Destiny franchise director Luke Smith, Bungie revealed how seasons will work in Destiny 2’s third year; including Shadowkeep and New Light this fall.
Each season has a free or paid version (“10 bucks” each, according to Smith), similar to battle passes in games like Fortnite or Dauntless. The first season of Year 3, Season of the Undying, comes bundled with Shadowkeep (players can purchase it separately as well).
ROTATING ACTIVITIES
The new season will focus on changing Destiny 2’s world every three months. In Season of the Undying, players will open a Vex gate, creating a new activity and rewards. Three months later, players will close the gate, end the activities, and set Season of the Dawn in motion. Including Season of the Undying and Season of Dawn, Year 3 will contain four seasons.
Bungie believes that removing activities each season is the only way to make the game feel like it’s evolving. “We believe that Destiny will grow even better when the world state can change and that the best Destiny stories are the ones where ‘you had to be their when…,’” Smith said.
But weapons and rewards for the seasons won’t be gone forever. While Smith didn’t elaborate on how players should expect weapons they’ve missed to return within about six months. However, Smith was clear that there will be periods where players have no current means of acquiring some past items.
ARTIFACTS
On top of seasons rotating activities, the new seasonal Artifact will create individual player growth each season. Artifacts are free for all players, and Guardians can level them up during the season. Each level comes with uncapped bonus power that extends across a player’s account.
Players will also unlock new and powerful mods through the Artifact. After they unlock a mod, Guardians can slot them into weapons and armor for the remainder of the season. The goal is for the mods to change the way players interact with the world and create unique effects against everyday enemies and bosses.
At the end of each season, the seasonal mods and bonus power will reset. Players will earn a new Artifact for the next season, and start the process over again.
SEASON PASS
The Season Pass
1 hr 10 min
August 19, 2019 S3E13 - The Mashup
In this episode, we are going to cover a lot of big news that has happened in the gaming verse since we last recorded. We will cover areas for the lineup of GamesCon, to the recent departures from the teams working on Anthem and Dragon Age. We will finish by talking about Ninja’s recent move from Twitch to Mixer and also the announced MCU phase 4 lineup.
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1 hr 18 min
July 30, 2019 S3E12 - Shaping A Cinematic Universe
In this episode: We are going to discuss the top genres of the cinematic universe that have shaped our lives from childhood through adulthood. We will start off discussing the wonders and magic of the Sword and Sorcery genre. Moving into the folklores and myths we will talk about the Fantasy genre. Finally. We will wrap up the episode by discussing lasers, space travel, and aliens as part of the Sci-Fi genre.
Show Notes
Sword and Sorcery Genre
Definition: Sword and sorcery is a subgenre of fantasy characterized by sword-wielding heroes engaged in exciting and violent adventures. An element of romance is often present, as is an element of magic and the supernatural

Top 3 Films
Detached
Krull
Is a fantasy swashbuckler which follows a journey of Prince Colwyn and his group of outlaws on the planet Krull to save future queen Princess Lyssa from the Beast and his constantly teleporting Black Fortress.
The Dragonslayer
Is a medieval fantasy set in a fictional kingdom that follows a young wizard who experiences danger and opposition as he attempts to defeat a dragon
Conan the Barbarian / Conan the Destroyer
Is based on stories by Robert E. Howard, a writer of the 1930s, about the adventures of Conan in the fictional world of Hyboria
Victus
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
The film has the same title as the video game and is primarily based on it. Elements from Warrior Within and The Two Thrones, the two other titles from the Sands of Time trilogy of the Prince of Persia video game franchise, are also incorporated.
Clash of the Titans
Perseus - Son of Zeus
Warcraft
(The film portrays the initial encounters between the humans and the orcs and takes place in a variety of locations established in the video game series) Draenor, the homeworld of the orcs, is being torn apart by a mysterious force known as fel magic. Gul'dan, a powerful orc warlock, unites the orc clans and forms the Horde, and creates a portal to the world of Azeroth.

Top Honorable Mentions
The Beastmaster
the film is about a child who is stolen from his mother's womb by a witch. The child grows into Dar, who has the ability to communicate telepathically with animals. Dar grows up in a village, where he learns to do battle, but the village is destroyed by a race of beast-like warriors under the control of the sorcerer Maax. Dar vows revenge and travels with new friends to stop Maax from causing any more problems.
The Sword & The Sorcerer
Is a film about a mercenary with a three-bladed sword who rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil the designs of a brutal tyrant, and a powerful sorcerer, in conquering the land
The Deathstalker
Was the first in a series of four films about the Deathstalker character and his adventures
Fantasy Genre

Definition: Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe, often inspired by real-world myth and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became literature and drama. From the twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, and video games. Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the absence of scientific or macabre themes, though these genres overlap. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings of a medieval nature. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient myths and legends to many recent and popular works.

Top 3 Films
Detached
The Princess Bride
Is a fantasy adventure comedy film, adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel The Princess Bride, it tells the story of a farmhand named Westley, accompanied by companions befriended along the way, who must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck. The film essentially preserves the novel's narrative style by presenting the story as a book being read by
1 hr 24 min
July 02, 2019 S3E11 - Destiny Resurgence
In this episode: We cover the recent resurgence of players in the Destiny community, how the state of Destiny is keeping those players engaged, and finishing with the top things we are looking forward to when Shadowkeep hits in September
Show Notes
Resurgence -
Since the release of Forsaken we have seen a steady decline in the want to play the game - a slight bump in players as new content was released but still a decline
But then 3 things took place that combined has revitalized the community to new levels.
1.) Bungie split from Activision
This was a huge want from the community to finally split from the “greedy corporates” at Activision
Bungie is now free to build a game the way they want to
This does not mean Eververse will go away as to keep producing “free” content you need some way to keep the lights on
2.) All new items and content announced for Shadowkeep
New Light
Some people may say that Free-to-play is a sign of a game failing but the way that Bungie is implementing is more like a demo but people will still be able to play multiplayer with friends
Cross-Save
Every multi-platform game to date has wanted this. We all have friends on different platforms and want to play with them without having to start over. Cross-save fixes this and will be a continued plus for new players coming into Destiny.
This also pairs REALLY well with Destiny 2 on Stadia too as we now have an on the go version of the game that we can just continue playing our characters
Transmogrification sorta - AKA Armour 2.0
Just yes - we finally get to wear the gear we want and slot the stats we want
Moon’s Haunted - Story
We are going back to the Moon!
Looks like we may go up against some ghosts of the past
3.) Season of Opulence
The biggest item that has hit with this season has been the Menagerie. A multi-boss raid-lite that has built-in matchmaking
Along with this, and with benefit from a bug, this event has been a go-to grind because of the loot rewards and the ability to craft the weapons how you want it giving the player just the right amount of control.
State of the Game
People are loving the grind for all things PVE
PVP is not in a horrible spot but still is rough
There is so much to do if you have not been keeping up and so much content to go through but almost all of it is really good and worth the work
So much lore to work through and very engaging storylines to keep up with
-Personal Experience-
Tops items we are looking forward to - ERIS MORN!!!! & Cross-Save
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1 hr 5 min
June 17, 2019 S3E10 - E3 2019 Review
In this episode, We are going to cover all things E3. Starting with the pre-E3 details of Stadia and our thoughts on it. We will work through each of the main conferences calling out our top moments and items that got us excited. Then we will wrap up this episode with our personal Best of E3.
Show Notes

Google and Stadia
Baldur’s Gate 3
Destiny 2 - All content free
EA Play
Star Wars - Jedi Fallen Order
Microsoft
Project Scarlett
Next-gen Xbox console
Releasing 2020 holiday season
Able to do 8k and 120fps
Halo Infinite will be launching with the console
X-Cloud
Getting Console Streaming “AKA” Remote Play
Ability to stream your games off of your home Xbox One to anywhere starting in October
X-Cloud will be coming out later
GAMES
Revamped Battletoads
Halo Infinite - Releasing holiday 2020
Age of Empire II - 4k graphics and updated audio
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Cyberpunk 2077 - Keanu Reeve
The Outer World
Borderlands 3
Elden Ring
Phantasy Star Online 2
Bethesda
Doom Eternal
Wolfenstein Youngblood
Commander Keen - RIP childhood memories
Ghostwire Tokyo
PC Gaming Conference - AKA the Epic Gaming Show
Spiritfarer
Ubisoft
Gods and Monsters
Watchdogs Legion - Beware Grandma
Not only is it set in London, but it gives you the ability to recruit and play as literally any person in the open world game
Ghost Recon - Breakpoint - Almost too much talk about that game
Square Enix
Marvel Avengers - Crystal Dynamics is at the helm of developing the game
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Nintendo
Super Smash Bros new DLC character - Banjo---Almost the ultimate jabait happen
The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild 2
The Legend of Zelda - Links Awakening
Super Mario Maker 2
Panzer Dragoon: Remake
Contra: Rogue Corps
Sega
SEGA Genesis mini console coming September 2019 with mini-games like Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Earthworm Jim, Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2, Ecco the Dolphin and 35 more classic games
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1 hr 39 min

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