CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

By Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

What's CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers about?

Hosted by podcasting vet, Scott Johnson, Jon Jagger and Beau Schwartz. Weekly, on the frogpants network. Video games and the issues around them every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers episodes:

04.19.2024
CORE 414: Falling Out and Falling Back In
So it turns out Fallout on TV is rad, and we have lots of thoughts, with ZERO spoilers. As a result, some of us delved back into Fallout 4 and 76 with a weird twist. Also, confirmed leaks about PS5...
04.13.2024
CORE 413: Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn Called
Lots to discuss and none of it has to do with girls faces. Time to highlight BAFTA Awards Winners, the Fallout TV show's critical acclaim, and Microsoft/Blizzard's new deal with Netease, despite previous breakdowns. We hit on the absence of...
04.05.2024
CORE 412: The Six Year Itch
What to do with a Sonic balloon. The dominance of older games in recent research is a little eyeopening, raising questions on innovation and project impacts. "Dear Martha" delves into gamer drama, while BAFTA polls honor Lara Croft. Notable points...
03.29.2024
CORE 411: Dogmatic Devotion
The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes...
03.22.2024
CORE 410: More For Sweatys
Ubisoft unveiled an AI-driven virtual assistant, offering visual and audio features. And it kinda sucks. Scott explored "Lightyear Frontier" and "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West," while Jon enjoyed "Civilization VI" and "Baldur's Gate 3." Beau made progress in "Like A...
03.16.2024
CORE 409: Very Very Pretty
On this episode of CORE: The woes of moving house. Scott got a Playstation Portal and is excited about several games including Unicorn Overlord and Granblue Fantasy Relink as a result. Jon has been busy moving but has also been...
03.08.2024
CORE 408: Earnest Cheese
The Microsoft Partner Game Stream revealed several new games including Unknown 9: The Awakening, a magical adventure set in India, and Alters: All By Myselves, a creepy survival game. Existing franchises like Final Fantasy 14 and Stalker are getting new...
03.01.2024
CORE 407: Lay Off the Layoffs
It's DUNE II week, and we are excited! Sony and EA are the latest to impose some fairly hefty layoffs and we spend some time talking about the games that got hit along with the people. Plus what some smaller...
02.23.2024
CORE 406: Tonight We Dive In Hell
Debate on Sonic vs. Mario for kids' toys. A LOAD of games we played (see below). CORE Crush - Co-Op Edition this week! Other news covers the surprise launch of Dead Island 2 on Game Pass, Elden Ring DLC details,...
02.16.2024
CORE 405: The Tournament Times
Microsoft is expanding its gaming reach by releasing four Xbox titles on other platforms, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. Furthermore, Diablo 4 will join Game Pass on March 28, marking the beginning of Activision Blizzard games...
02.09.2024
CORE 404: Bring The Big Guy
To start, elite controller takes more damage than a toe when dropped on a hard floor. Darktide and the Tribes III demo were great for all of us. Scott played Unreal Tournament 99 and Hellcard. Jon played Rotwood, Star Trucker,...
02.02.2024
CORE 403: The Guitar Hero We Need
In the latest Sony State of Play, notable announcements include a Metal Gear-like game from Kojima called PHYSINT, a bizarre trailer for Death Stranding 2 featuring puppets and guitar battles, and the stealth launch of Silent Hill: The Short Message,...
01.27.2024
CORE 402: We're All Pals Here
Massive layoffs hit the industry, affecting Riot Games and ABK post-Microsoft merger. Notable departures include Mike Ybarra and Adham, with Blizzard canceling a survival game and outsourcing customer service. Concerns arise about Blizzcon's future. The Palworld vs. Pokemon debate unfolds,...
01.19.2024
CORE 401: Old and New at the Same Time
GTA 6 is now the second-most viewed game trailer on Youtube. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Developer_Direct '24 event unveiled exciting updates, including Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed coming in the fall, Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arriving on May 21st, Square-Enix's Visions...
01.12.2024
CORE 400: Rock & Stone & Gold Splatter
How games positively impact work and life patterns, especially Shapez. We played Deep Rock Galactic, with Scott immersed in Horizon Zero Dawn and ChillQuarium. Jon explores Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Final Fantasy X, and Sea of Stars, while Beau tries...
01.05.2024
CORE 399: Princess Slayed
Square-Enix's plan to implement "aggressive use of AI" in 2024. We have thoughts. Square-Enix's lack of details in their announcements is a problem. Games we played this week were: Shapez, Horizon Zero Dawn, Slay the Princess, Red Dead Redemption II,...
12.29.2023
CORE 398: 2023 And Me
Well what do we have here? Our year-end MASSIVE round up of the best games of the year, including a load of categories you won't find anywhere else. Check the RSS feed or Patreon for a FULL text list of...
12.22.2023
CORE 397: Touching in Space
Steam Year in Review highlights gaming experiences, shared by Scott, Jon, and Beau. And we played The Finals, Lethal Company, and House Flipper 2 together. Scott played Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and An Arcade full of Cats. Jon delves into...
12.16.2023
CORE 396: Study for Finals
Old gaming pleasures when your sick! Plus we do a Disco Elysium contest today! The big Day Before mess. The aftermath drama of the Game Awards. Twitch getting into and then out of the boobies game. E3 is dead...for real...
12.08.2023
CORE 395: Awarding The Awards
All the announcements, all the reveals, and all the commentary you can stand from the CORE crew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.01.2023
CORE 394: Headcrab Support Specialist
Our ongoing World of Warcraft adventures, Guild Wars 2, Wildermyth, and StarCraft 2 campaigns. Upcoming game news, such as a massive Baldur's Gate 3 patch and Remnant 2 on Game Pass. Netflix gaming acquiring the GTA Trilogy and briefly touch...
11.25.2023
CORE 393: Suck is Forever
Welcome to CORE, where we could do the Konami Code in our sleep. Scott Johnson, Beau Schwartz, and Jon Jagger here. Playing a clip about microtransactions from an ex-Blizz guy sets the tone. The main topic is yet to be...
11.17.2023
CORE 392: An Honor Just To Be Dominated
The Steam Deck 2.0 is a hot topic today. The main discussion revolves around Game Awards nominations like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Spiderman 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Wonder, and Tears of The Kingdom. Our gaming week...
11.10.2023
CORE 391: Back on The Meat Wagon
Greg Street doing something exciting! We spill some beans. How were our BlizzCon predictions? We find out. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Classic, Diablo IV, and Robocop. Scott high lights the indie game Ooblets. Jon shares experiences with Final Fantasy...
11.03.2023
Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew
Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.03.2023
CORE 390: RoboCon
BlizzCon 2023 predictions, including topics like WoW, Overwatch, Diablo IV, and potential new releases. This week's games, like Phasmophobia and RoboCop: Rogue City. Greg Street's new studio, Bungie layoffs and delays, Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers, and more. Emails and...
10.27.2023
CORE 389: Wake Me Up, Alan.
The episode opens with a teaser about "ghostbeef" and the unveiling of Lilith statue names. The controversy surrounding "Cities: Skylines 2," as it's receiving mixed reviews due to its work-in-progress nature. The hosts discuss the merits of early reviews versus...
10.20.2023
CORE 388: Spiderphant
So which do we nab this week? "Super Mario Wonder" or "Spider-man 2"? We delve into the Microsoft ABK merger news. They highlight key points, including Kot-Dick's departure, Phil's plans for old IPs, and the delay of ABK games on...
10.13.2023
CORE 387: Tide Fresh
Game developers will be required to use two-factor authentication to update games on Steam starting October 24, 2023. This is to prevent malicious updates. Other news: John Riccitiello resigned as CEO of Unity Software. Diablo IV's second season is well-received. Sony...
10.06.2023
CORE 386: Pretty Sneaky
This week on CORE, we discuss a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project by Anonymous Content, share their gaming experiences with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, and various other titles. They touch on Diablo IV coming to Steam, Naughty Dog layoffs,...
09.30.2023
CORE 385: Turn Around
Cyberpunk 2077 has made a remarkable turnaround since its disastrous launch in 2020. The game has been patched and updated extensively, and it is now playing well on all platforms. As a result, the game has seen a huge surge...
09.22.2023
CORE 384: Leaking
Xbox/Microsoft accidentally leaking a lot of information, including new console and controller designs, a courted Nintendo acquisition, and underestimating the value of Baldur's Gate 3. We played: Starfield, DOOM 2016, Persona 5 Royal, Mortal Kombat 1, Frog Wrestling, Cyberpunk 2077,...
09.15.2023
CORE 383: DISUNITY
Turns out teens remain hooked on Fortnite, Minecraft, and sometimes Warzone. Unity's clash with game devs, featuring a statement from RedHook, the Darkest Dungeon creators. Unity hasn't backed down yet, sparking worries about costs for Sony and Microsoft. John Riccatello's...
09.12.2023
CORE: Pre-Show Bonus Drop - Wars in The Stars
Last week's preshow for a little bonus content. No reason cept we think it was particularly funny last week, and thought you might enjoy the distraction. Have fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09.12.2023
MORE CORE: Scott's Top Five CHORE CORE games!
That's right, all five of em! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09.08.2023
CORE 382: Dragon Beef II
The possibility of annual expansions in Diablo IV, drawing comparisons with other games that adopt this approach. Scott's fascination with Starfield, Jon and Beau's completion of Baldur's Gate 3, and their individual game choices like Xenotilt, WWE 2K23, No Man's...
09.03.2023
CORE 381: Inflation Station
Jon and Scott watch movies as promised and have reviews. In the main topic, the discussion revolves around the significant price increase in PlayStation Plus subscriptions, causing discontent among users. The current and upcoming prices are detailed. A comparison to...
08.25.2023
CORE 380: Pass The Baton
Spoiler-free Ashoka impressions. The PlayStation Portal, with details on its price, exclusive PS5 compatibility, battery life, and screen quality. We played Baldur's Gate 3, but not only that. "Dear Martha"! Gamescom highlights, Epic Games Store's offer, and Charles Martinet's Mario...
08.22.2023
CORE Special: GamesCom Co-Stream
Jon and Scott did a co-stream today, and wanted to give you all a chance to hear it or see it. Here's the video version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
08.20.2023
MORE CORE: Baldur's Gate with Friends
Does not always go as one would want it to. #baldursgate3 #videogames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08.19.2023
CORE 379: Go Back To Camp
While walking the dog, someone found an old game manual in a bush. The controversy surrounding Overwatch 2 and whether harsh reviews are a fair way to address its issues. We discuss the games they've been playing, including Baldur's Gate...
08.15.2023
MORE CORE: The P.T. Fumble
On this anniversary of the demo, we ask things like what was it? What happened? Why did the game it hinted at get cancelled? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08.14.2023
MORE CORE: Yakuza Thoughts
Beau would like to have a word about Like a Dragon and the Yakuza games in general if you please. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08.11.2023
CORE 378: Bar Raised
Video game portrayal in TV/film affecting enjoyment, followed by personal gaming updates, mainly "Baldur's Gate 3." We have TONS to say, so tuck in for lots of BG3 talk. Scott also talks "I Am Future," "Viewfinder," and "The Expanse." Jon...
08.10.2023
MORE CORE: Gaming in China
Just a quick look at how the landscape is changing in China when it comes to game time and screen time for anyone under 18. The results so far, and what might happen next. Look forward to your comments. Hosted...
08.05.2023
CORE 377: Thru The Gate
PC fan noise during gaming. Why? Discussing the 10 best selling games ever. Our Week in Gaming features our time with Baldur's Gate 3, and Scott's play of The Expanse and more. Jon talks about FROG Wrestling in WWE 2K23...
08.01.2023
CORE 376: Finally?
The popularity of Ambernic at a lake. News about Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, including a new expansion called Dawntrail, collaborations, and a Fall Guys crossover. ExileCon reveals details about Path of Exile 2, its content, microtransactions, and gameplay improvements....
07.25.2023
MORE CORE: Simpsons Hit and NONE!
So close to a proper remake to this thing, and yet so VERY far. #simpsons #hitandrun #videogames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07.21.2023
CORE 375: Next Level Reached
In episode CORE 375, the main topic discusses a game dev's comment about not raising the bar on CRPGs with Baldur's Gate 3, sparking gamer outrage. The hosts share their gaming experiences, including Star Trek Online, Trails of Mana, and...
07.20.2023
CORE Daily: Diablo 4 Season One and Lilith
Season one should be fun and all, but check out this 3D printed Lilith I got from my buddy Brian Ibbott! Eastman on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/eastman/posts Brian Ibbott's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/Coverville3D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers episodes:

CORE 414: Falling Out and Falling Back In

CORE 413: Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn Called

CORE 412: The Six Year Itch

CORE 411: Dogmatic Devotion

CORE 410: More For Sweatys

CORE 409: Very Very Pretty

CORE 408: Earnest Cheese

﻿CORE 407: Lay Off the Layoffs

CORE 406: Tonight We Dive In Hell

CORE 405: The Tournament Times

CORE 404: Bring The Big Guy

CORE 403: The Guitar Hero We Need

CORE 402: We're All Pals Here

CORE 401: Old and New at the Same Time

CORE 400: Rock & Stone & Gold Splatter

CORE 399: Princess Slayed

CORE 398: 2023 And Me

CORE 397: Touching in Space

CORE 396: Study for Finals

CORE 395: Awarding The Awards

CORE 394: Headcrab Support Specialist

CORE 393: Suck is Forever

CORE 392: An Honor Just To Be Dominated

CORE 391: Back on The Meat Wagon

Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew

CORE 390: RoboCon

CORE 389: Wake Me Up, Alan.

CORE 388: Spiderphant

CORE 387: Tide Fresh

CORE 386: Pretty Sneaky

CORE 385: Turn Around

CORE 384: Leaking

CORE 383: DISUNITY

CORE: Pre-Show Bonus Drop - Wars in The Stars

MORE CORE: Scott's Top Five CHORE CORE games!

CORE 382: Dragon Beef II

CORE 381: Inflation Station

CORE 380: Pass The Baton

CORE Special: GamesCom Co-Stream

MORE CORE: Baldur's Gate with Friends

CORE 379: Go Back To Camp

MORE CORE: The P.T. Fumble

MORE CORE: Yakuza Thoughts

CORE 378: Bar Raised

MORE CORE: Gaming in China

CORE 377: Thru The Gate

CORE 376: Finally?

MORE CORE: Simpsons Hit and NONE!

CORE 375: Next Level Reached

CORE Daily: Diablo 4 Season One and Lilith

CORE 407: Lay Off the Layoffs