It's a brand new episode of your favourite video game podcast and this week we're talking about collecting, and why we collect in games. Sidenote, Adam still hasn't got a platinum trophy.

We discuss the precedent now set by Bandai Namco developing the new Metroid game franchise we would like to be seen created by someone else.

All that and a really deep Metal Gear Solid chat. This week's music was provided to us by Hall & Oates.

"I could do that" says ya da as he watches a man in double denim roam the stage at Insomnia Gaming Festival. "He's just saying a few words into a microphone and then asking if everyone's having a good time. Easy peasy son. Now, let's go find that retro section."

In this episode of Casual Gaming Conversation (the first with a guest), Matthew Richards talks to Sam Bailey about their careers and how they ended up being presenters. Plus, there's a rather interesting segment on the intricacies of cosplay.

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In this quick update, Adam Libonatti-Roche explains why the future of Casual Gaming Conversation is so bright.

2018, it's time to set those new year resolutions that you are going to break. In episode three of Casual Gaming Conversation, Matt and Adam discuss the games they are looking forward too in 2018 plus we talk about Overwatch League in a Bar(at Loading Bar), the importance of Special Effect (the charity), and what it takes to be a lad lad lad.

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In episode two of Casual Gaming Conversation, we talk about the gambling problem with lot crates and how micro-transactions became part and parcel of everyday gaming. Plus, we talk dream Star Wars games, 1313, Star Wars Podracer and much more.

It's only 30 minutes long (fine 35) so download it for the train, plane, or automobile. OR SUBSCRIBE on iTunes.

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