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February 04, 2021Gamestonks!
(0:00) Gamestop Stocks Rock Market

For the first, and hopefully only time, we're discussing the stock market! Gamestop stocks rocked the stock market last week, costing hedgefunds billions. What happened?! Producer Kali joins us to talk about it!

(12:00) Twitch Banning Kids

Twitch bans people who made their accounts before they were 13 and yet we're wondering why those who are famous today aren't seeing the same treatment?

(24:30) Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and we've got suggestions for what to do with the significant other in your life!

(34:30) Cloud9 Ruins A College Kid's Career

C9 lured a player away from the collegiate scene with a contract, only to turn around and cut him a week later. What can be done about this and what should be done?

(44:19) Price those games

Producer Kali joins us as Ric gives us three games and we have to figure out which one's cheapest, which one's the most expensive, and which one is in the middle.

(57:04) Gaming and Esports News -

Sonic the Hedgehog Voice Departs Role

You can play Cyberpunk in Tesla, apparently

Rare MTG Card sells for over half a million dollars

Cyberpunk Removes Mod that lets you have sex with Keanu

Japan now has a Super Nintendo World Train

New 007 Game will Feature a Brand New James Bond

(1:09:19) Borderlands fan casting

With a Borderlands movie in the works, the guys are discussing who they'd like to see cast in the film.

(1:19:19) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to see what the last hard copy they bought of a video game was.
1 hr 29 min
January 30, 2021Esports is Back!
(0:00) League of Legends and OWL In 2021

Esports is officially back as the LCS Lock-In tournament gets underway. Producer Kali joins us to break down what's new this year.

(12:00) What's the best Battle Royale to play?

Battle Royale games continue to dominate much of the gaming space, and it's got the guys debating the best BR games out there.

(24:30) Girls esports team

The guys are discussing all female esports teams, and what that looks like at different levels of competition.

(34:30) Resident Evil 8

Capcom held a showcase for Resident Evil, talking about what's coming up in the franchise. The guys talk RE8 as well as RE:Verse.

(44:19) Three of a kind

Producer Kali joins us as we have James take a name-that-Pokemon quiz. Spoiler: It goes badly.

(57:04) Gaming and Esports News -

Microsoft Doubles the Price of Xbox Live Gold, then walks it back

Sealed Box of Pokemon Cards sell for 408,000

Blastoise Cards sells for $360,000

Five Big Developers Fined for Geo-Blocking PC Games Sales

MK Player DQ’d from Tournament for Criticizing Developer

Auto Chess is getting a MOBA

(1:09:19) Tommy banned from CDL for cheating, wasn’t actually cheating?

Tommy has been banned from the Call of Duty League for cheating.... but was he really cheating? The guys discuss.

(1:19:19) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers who were asked to describe their favorite game in five words or less.
1 hr 30 min
January 30, 2021Stream or Compete?
(0:00) Streamers make more money than pros

While it may seem like playing your favorite game professionally is the height of gaming, it certainly is not the most lucrative. The guys break down the idea of playing professionally versus performing.

(12:00) Can movie video games ever be good?

Movies based on video games are pretty notorious for being god-awful. With some examples of success more recently, the guys are wondering if we might finally be breaking the curse of the video game movie.

(24:30) Why is Pokemon so great?

As it approaches its 25 year anniversary, the guys are wondering what made Pokemon able to endure for so long? Why it is one of the greatest series of all time?

(34:30) Riot and Bungie Going After Cheatmakers

Riot and Bungie are turning their attention towards groups making cheats for their games. The guys discussing cheating in modern video games.

(44:19) Are Robbie and James soulmates?

Ric's got a quiz to help find out if Robbie and James are gaming soulmates!

(56:49) Gaming and Esports News -

The FGC Create a Community Wide Code of Conduct

Universal Studio’s Super Nintendo World Opening Delayed Again

Postal Worker Caught Stealing PlayStation and Nintendo Consoles

Luigi Drives a Penis Car Now

AGDQ Raises 2.7 Million Dollars for Charity

(1:09:04) CD Projekt Red Apology

CD Projekt Red has issued an apology in which they swear there will be no more crunch time. It's late, but is it enough?

(1:19:04) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers who were asked to describe their favorite game in the most boring way possible.
1 hr 30 min
January 18, 2021The Most Anticipated Games of 2021
(0:00) Most Anticipated Games of 2021

It's going to be a big year for video games, and to get things kicked off, the guys are breaking down their most anticipated games of 2021.

(12:00) Pat McAfee on LoL, and the DRAMADOME

Pat McAfee took to his podcast the other day, having a little bit of fun trying to discern what League of Legends is. We'll see if James can do a little better. Then we head into the DRAMADOME!

(24:15) X-box tried to buy Nintendo

In perhaps one of the greatest what if moments of all time, Nintendo received offers in the late 90's to be purchased by Microsoft. The guys break down this unbelievable what-if scenario.

(34:15) Twitch removes Pogchamp

Twitch removed one of the most recognizable emotes of all time, and their solution to the issue blew up in their face.

(44:04) Three of a kind

Producer Kali sits in as Robbie takes us through a game of Three of a Kind!

(56:49) Gaming and Esports News -

Artist Claims Nintendo Is Using His Art

A Canceled Tomb Raider Game Is Now Playable

Sonic Speedrunners Break Back-to-Back World Records

Zelda: BOTW NPCs Based on Advanced Nintendo Mii’s

Mr Beast Buys Out 5 Stores and Gives it All Away

Legendary Tetris Player Dies at 39

(1:09:04) Epic Games Buys A Mall

Epic Games bought a mall to house their new headquarters. That's it, that's the line.

(1:19:04) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to find out what's your most anticipated game of 2021.
1 hr 29 min
January 08, 2021Happy New Year!
(0:00) Happy New Year!

As we officially make our way into 2021, the guys take one last look in review at 2020 and the things we're most looking forward to this year!

(12:00) Cyberpunk Fiasco

Cyberpunk was an absolute mess, and James has some questions about what this means for the company and the future of major AAA titles.

(24:15) The DRAMADOOOOME!

We've been gone for a few weeks, and while there haven't been a ton of game announcements, god has there been drama. We'll get ya up to speed on all the latest.

(34:15) Free Games Of January

We've got more than just one free game to go over this week! We've got an entire month of free games! It's the free games of January!

(44:04) Can you do it in The Sims?

The Sims is one of the biggest games EA has ever put out. And Ric's got a list of things that you may or may not be able to do in The Sims. Can Robbie, Kali, and James figure out which is which.

(56:49) Gaming and Esports News -

The Covid Relief Bill still includes a section about Felony DMCA

Trump Pardoned the Senator who used Campaign Funds to Buy Steam Games

Unfinished PS1 Game Finished 20 Years Later

Awesome Games Done Quick 2021 Begins

Fast and Furious: Crossroads 3rd Worst Game of 2020

Steam hits 25 Million Concurrent Users

Star Citizen Says It Wont Release Just to Hit a Date

(1:09:04) Emma From VENN Joins Us and The Patient Gamer

Emma Fyffe, host of The Download on VENN joins us to talk about AGDQ.

On this week's edition of the Patient Gamer, James hosts his first installment with Super Mario Odyssey.

(1:19:04) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to find out what's your gaming new years resolution.
1 hr 29 min
December 21, 2020The Video Game Awards
(0:00) The Video Game Awards

The guys break down some of the big award winners at this year's Game Awards, and discuss what their vote for Game of the Year was.

(12:00) Big Announcements at the VGAs

Are the Video Game Awards becoming the next E3? It certainly feels that way. The guys break down the biggest announcements.

(24:15) Faze Clan Drama and VALORANT Death Threats

Many of you know we're not fans of FAZE Clan, but this is really them being scummy. We also break down a story about VALORANT fans sending death threats to a competitive team.

(34:15) Free games from EPIC

We like to break down a free game you can pick up every week, but it's gonna be an extended segment this week. Epic is doing a run of free games, and we've got all the latest.

(44:04) Two of these things are sorta the same...

Producer Kali is back from vacation and joins us to play a game that Robbie has designed. He's giving us some fake and real things from gaming and we need to see if we can spot the real one.

(56:49) Gaming and Esports News -

Dead Space Creator is making a Space Horror Game Set in PUBG Universe

People’s Dicks are Clipping through their pants

Halo Infinite isnt coming out until Fall 2021 until the latest

40 BOXES of RTX 3090 Graphics Cards stolen from a Warehouse in China

Cyberpunk Studio Apologies for state of Game on Consoles, offer refunds

Cyberpunk Devs will receive Bonuses no matter how it reviews

(1:09:04) The Patient Gamer

On this week's edition of the Patient Gamer, Ric takes us through one of Valve's all time greats: Left 4 Dead 1 and 2.

(1:19:04) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to find out what your favorite Game Awards announcement was.
1 hr 31 min
December 06, 2020WWE Puts The SmackDown on Wrestlers' Twitch Accounts
(0:00) WWE has officially ended it’s Stars Twitch\YT Channels

Last month we reported that they told Stars they couldn’t use their WWE Names on 3rd Party Sites. Is this just how large organizations will now invade their employee's non-work lives more?

(12:00) CS:GO Cheating Reaches A New Level

After months and months of persistent talks about cheating in CS:GO, we now have a new level of cheating to deal with: players being paid to throw matches and help out with betting deals from people putting money down on teams. Plus, KRIMZ has a VAC ban put in place, only to have it mysteriously lifted soon after.

(24:15) Faze Banks Says F*** Consoles

The owner of the FaZe Clan organization is stopped on the street by a paparazzi, and when asked what new gen console he would encourage people to buy, he has plenty of expletives for both Sony and Microsoft.

(34:15) Weird Stuff going on in the FIFA World

FIFA is one of the largest casual game franchises in the world, but could you believe that some REAL LIFE soccer stars are using their ratings and stats within the games to demand more money from the real life organizations they are signed to?

(44:04) Overrated or Underrated?

Do you have opinions on the latest things happening in the world of video games? We know Robbie and James do, and they share with us what they think is overrated and what is underrated.

(56:49) Gaming and Esports News -

PS5 Owners getting banned for selling access to PS4 USers

Play as Milla Jovovich in Monster Hunter

Fortnite Getting a Monthly Service

Super Mario 3 Cart Sells for BIG MONEY

Square Enix Offers Permanent Work from Home Option

Marvel’s Avengers didn’t do as well as SE hoped

(1:09:04) The Patient Gamer

On this week's edition of the Patient Gamer, Robbie introduces us to the only thing more addictive than a Class 2 illegal substance, World of Warcraft

(1:19:04) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to find out what esports moment is burned into your brain.
1 hr 28 min
November 27, 2020Belle Banned
(0:00) Belle Delphine Banned From Youtube

Youtube has been making some questionable decisions, but one in particular has Ric hot under the collar. Youtube banned Belle Delphine following a scandalous video she released, and Weirdbeard is calling double standard.

(12:00) New Path to Affiliate Status

Is Monstercat's new shortcut to affiliate status on Twitch a slap in the face the everyone who did it the hard way? Or is a program that allows you to safely play music on your stream worth it?

(24:15) Nintendo Sucks

Nintendo has put the axe to one of the bigger Smash Bros tournaments of the year. With no Big House this year, the guys are getting tired of Nintendo's litigious nature.

(34:15) Dr. Lupo No Longer Taking Donations

Following in the wake of streamers like Pokimane, Dr. Lupo has announced that he wont be accepting tips anymore. Well, sort of. He's taking tips, but they all go to his favorite charity St. Jude's.

(44:04) Spot the Fake Youtube Drama

Producer Kali joins us to see if we can figure out which Youtuber drama headlines are real, and which one's Ric made up.

(56:49) Gaming and Esports News -

Demon Souls Speedrunner opens mysterious new door

Hitman Devs working on a new James Bond Game

Pokemon GO Increases Level Cap and Adds Gen 6 Pokemon

LEGO Mario announces new sets for 2021

Avenger’s gets its first new Hero Kate Bishop

NFL Cancels Pro Bowl, Will Play Madden Instead

(1:09:04) The Patient Gamer

On this week's edition of the Patient Gamer, Ric brings us some hot garbage from David Cage - Detroit: Become Human.

(1:19:04) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to find out what esports moment is burned into your brain.
1 hr 30 min
November 20, 2020Console Conundrum
(0:00) PS5 and Series X Release

The PS5 and X-Box Series X are here and neither of them had perfect releases. Massive shortages have lead to crazy high demand and a lot of frustration. The guys break down all the latest.

(12:00) Twitch DMCA Gets Worse

Last week, we talked about an ugly situation developing with Twitch DMCA takedowns. Somehow, it's only gotten worse and the guys are not at all pleased.

(24:15) Games On Demand

Sony and Microsoft are squaring off in more than just new consoles. It's also a battle between Gamepass and PlayStation Now for the 'netflix of games' title. And on this front, Microsoft has the edge.

(34:15) US Army In Esports

The guys welcome on Sergeant First Class Jones to talk about the US Army's involvement in esports.

(44:04) Fill in the blank

Producer Kali joins us to see how close we've been paying attention to our show. He's got a list of gaming headlines we've covered over the last year, and we've got to fill in the blanks.

(56:04) Gaming and Esports News -

Destiny 2 Player count on Steam is at an all-time high

In Japan, Sony will stop servicing the Original Ps4

There’s a tiny Master Chief watching over every Xbox Series S

APEX Season 7 Battle Pass Controversary

GDC All-Women Speedrunning Event

HasanAbi rivaled major news outlets for Presidential Election Coverage

(1:08:19) The Patient Gamer

On this week's edition of the Patient Gamer, we look at the game that launched an okay franchise into the stratosphere - Assassin's Creed 2.

(1:18:19) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to find out what your favorite dead video game franchise is.
1 hr 29 min
November 13, 2020No Fun Staying At The DMCA
(0:00) Twitch Drama and DMCA

There's more issues in the world of Twitch and creators are getting slapped with DMCA takedowns left and right. Is this the sort of thing that kills a platform?

(12:00) Pokimane's Donation Decision

Pokimane recently made waves when she decided to limit how much people were allowed to donate. Is it a good gesture from someone who makes enough money or a dangerous precedent for small streamers?

(24:15) Fortnite Toxicity

Fortnite players are getting punished by Epic for their toxicity on social media. Is that the place of a developer, especially in a game more aimed at kids?

(34:15) Looking For Group

Are you or someone you know looking at playing esports in college? It can be a nightmare to find the right program, but luckily there's a group making it much easier.

(44:04) Guess that costume

Producer Kali joins us to try and figure out what the knockoff gaming costume is based on the title. It's harder than you might think.

(56:04) Gaming and Esports News -

SEGA asks 650 Employee’s to Retire Early

Fan Creates an Among Us Set in LEGOs

APEX Legends Bans over 400 High Ranked Players for Exploit

PS5 will only be sold online at launch

GameStop Challenges Employees to a TikTok Dance Contest to work extra hours on Black Friday

(1:08:19) The Patient Gamer

On this week's edition of the Patient Gamer, we look at the endlessly fun, yet frustrating, Darkest Dungeon.

(1:18:19) Social Media Check-in

We check in with our social media followers to find out if you're playing to hold you over until Cyberpunk.
1 hr 29 min

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