Game/Life Balance U.S.

By Cody Gough and Jonathan MartinLeisure Video Games

Game/Life Balance U.S. episodes

February 27, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #102: Hyrule Warriors, Ni No Kuni, Samurai Butterfly
Cody somehow convinced Jon to buy Hyrule Warriors, and Jon talked Cody into playing Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. They discuss these console games before reviewing the mobile game Samurai Butterfly. Plus: learn more about Cody’s Amiibo collection, and hear which Flappy Bird ripoff may be the worst clone of all!
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Show Notes:

* Cody has a 6-foot tall foam cutout of a video game character, who he supposes may be someone from Tekken (but is actually Mitsurugi from Soul Calibur)
* VGL is actually slang for “very good looking,” which Jon does not believe but is nonetheless completely true
* Jon and Cody actually set a date for “Martin-Con,” which means they’ll be in the same place at the same time… but mostly because Jon’s wife is an awesome host
* Cody is legitimately excited about the idea of dumpster diving, and he can’t wait to try it after discussing it with security specialist Matt Malone
* Cody performs a surprise LIVE UNBOXING of a Toon Link Amiibo
* Jon talks about what he thought of Hyrule Warriors
* Cody unlocks items in Hyrule Warriors using his five Amiibo LIVE on the podcast
* There is no reason why characters in video games need to be as ridiculously hyper-sexualized as Cia from Hyrule Warriors
* Cody started playing Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, which Jon absolutely loved
* Both Cody and Jon played indie game Samurai Butterfly by Alien Game Play, available for both Android and iOS devices

* They mistakenly call the game an Angry Birds clone, when really they mean Flappy Bird

* Speaking of Flappy Bird, Cody reviews Flappy Fish Surge, which you should neither download nor play because it is atrocious
* Cody’s going to post a new opinion video on the Unqualified Gamers YouTube channel – he promises!

1 hr 12 min
February 19, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #101: Hyrule Warriors DLC and Nintendo-woes
Cody rages about podcast hardware problems before he and Jon discuss the Nintendo NEW 3DS XL – Majora’s Mask Edition and Nintendo’s stance on Metacritic (plus the potential problems it presents). Then, Cody reviews Hyrule Warriors DLC.
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Show Notes:

* The Mortal Kombat movie wasn’t that bad
* Cody goes on an angry rant about various computer issues he’s had
* Jon canceled his Comcast cable package, and for the first time in his life he doesn’t have cable TV
* Cody’s webcam breaks mid-podcast, and he flies into a raging screaming tirade about it
* “I’m gonna GET SYPHILIS if my webcam doesn’t start working again”
* Nintendo’s limited edition Majora’s Mask New 3DS XL is sold out basically everywhere – but are people blowing the lack of stock out of proportion?
* Various thoughts on preorders and the issues that arise when inventory can’t be met
* Cody explains Google Hangouts and why/how he’s on two devices at once, including video on his phone
* Jon explains how Metacritic scores work following the news that Nintendo touted high Metacritic scores at an investor’s meeting
* Jon explains to Cody that China and Japan are two different countries
* Cody reviews all DLC for Hyrule Warriors on the Nintendo WiiU
* Before talking about multiplayer, Cody gives a miniature review of Inherent Vice
* In-depth discussion on unlocking things in video games, being a completionist and when it’s fun to unlock everything and when it’s not
* Jon played some more Warframe, not that Cody cares, because he doesn’t
* Please comment on our podcast, whether you’re watching on our YouTube channel or you’re visiting our web site

1 hr 13 min
February 12, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #100: Special 100th Episode featuring the Gonna Geek Network
Cody and Jon celebrate their special 100th episode with guest appearances from members of the Gonna Geek Network and more! Plus, hear Cody wrestle with his video game habits as he delves deeper into Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, and hear how Jon fared in his first multiplayer sessions of Don’t Starve.
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Show Notes:

* Cody offers a whiskey toast to Jon for surviving 100 episodes with each other
* Jon explains his love for podcasts and why he wanted to start doing his own video game podcast
* 17:05- Congratulations for reaching 100 episodes from the Crimson Comet podcast
* Jon and Cody talk about their favorite podcasts, including Giant Bombcast and Serial
* 26:54 – Throwback to the intro to Episode 37, in which Jon explains the change in the definition of the word “literally” to Cody
* 29:43 – Gallifrey Public Radio congratulates Cody and Jon for reaching 100 episodes
* Cody gives an update on his progress playing Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
* Cody and Jon discuss various aspects of the idea of playing video games for 10 hours straight
* 39:08 – Naki and the crew from All Things Good and Nerdy congratulate Jon and Cody for reaching their 100 episodes
* Jon and Cody answer a listener question about snowballing
* Jon talks about his experience playing Don’t Starve Together, the multiplayer version of the game Don’t Starve
* 51:21 – YouTuber Jamie Butterworth of the Butterworthy YouTube channel congratulates Cody and Jon on 100 episodes
* 52:27 – Stephen, owner of the Gonna Geek Network, and Stargate Pioneer from Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D., Voices of Defiance and the GonnaGeek.com Podcast congratulate Cody and Jon on their 100th video game podcast episode
* 54:06 – …aaaaaand Cody’s drunk.
* Jon sincerely thanks our listeners, and Cody teases future projects
* 1:02:45 – Steve Boyd of the Walking the Walking Dead Podcast gives the Unqualified Gamers a special congratulations for reaching 100 episodes

1 hr 5 min
February 05, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #099: Star Realms and Warframe
Jon and Cody say hello to Ryan D., a fellow unqualified gamer, who gives his completely unqualified opinion on the Star Realms deckbuilding game! Plus, Jon talks about Warframe, and Cody reveals his latest gaming addiction!
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Show Notes:

* Meet listener Ryan D., who identified all the foul language from early episodes of the Unqualified Gamers Podcast to help Cody clean up the archives!
* Cody, Jon and Ryan discuss how they don’t care about the Super Bowl at all
* Cody talks about how he got sucked into Blizzard’s Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, the collectible card game available for free on Battle.net
* Ryan reviews the deckbuilding game Star Realms, available both on Android and iOS devices and as a physical card game
* Jon reviews the free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter video game Warframe
* Cody explains why he was disconnected from Google Hangouts and explains his completely ridiculous computer setup
* Learn about the Unqualified Gamers Android app, available on Google Play!

1 hr 6 min
January 29, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #098: Listener Appreciation Episode
In their first ever listener appreciation episode, Cody and Jon tackle hard-hitting listener questions and address YouTube comments! Hear Jon recount his revelatory Comcast experience and listen to Cody vaguely outline plans for their website. Plus: Google Fiber, cross-platform play, video game pre-orders, crowdsourced games and more!
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Show Notes:

* Jon’s Comcast nightmare story, referencing a Comcast nightmare cancellation story
* Google Fiber is coming to 4 new markets
* Cody explains his feelings about the Star Wars Holiday Special
* Cody explains why he re-joined Battle.net, and what he plans do to about it
* Thanks to listener Ryan D. for noting all of our profanity, and shout-out about his next project
* We answer listener questions from our Google+ page (posts taken verbatim, not edited):

* Michael Acuna: On games being shipped half baked. Would you rather have a game that is buggy and is patched after release like Halo MCC, Assassin’s Creed or deal with delay after delay like with The Witcher and The Division?

* MS just announced Xbox One, PC cross-platform play with Fable Legends and Sony will have it with Planteside 2 and Street Fighter 5. Thoughts and options on cross-platform play, is it something you want to see more of? And of course do you think the PC has the “unfair” advantage of keyboard and mouse?
* And lastly a fun topic, game(s) you love but everyone you talk to hated (^o^)

* Donovan Jokers485: What is your opinion on the new Battlefield Hardline? Is it innovative with the cops vs crims theme or should they have just stuck with the standard military theme?
* Christopher Long: Have you ever turned down sex to play video games?
* VintageGamer Pvt. Lee- Brown: actually i would like to know you twos favorite Video Game for every (most) genres [RPG, ACTION, FPS, STRATEGY, ETC]
* Scott Parks: The king of random right here haha. Hey, I heard that Microsoft was trying to do cross platform online gaming to PC with windows 10. I’d kinda like to hear what others think of that myself. If it would work across other consoles that be great. With 3rd party games of course but it sounds like a great start to end the fan boy war haha. “PC master race” shit haha.
* Jamie Butterworth: Glad to see you posting! Unfortunately I don’t have anything constructive to add right now, or any topics that are burning in my brain or else I’d offer to join. I think the only thing really bothering me is my sudden disdain for crowdfunding. Also, as an aside, I have been sharing your videos over on the G@L blog each week since you’re a member of this network 🙂
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1 hr 30 min
January 23, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #097: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth review, New 3DS, Club Nintendo
Jon explains how immune systems work, Cody explains why he’s going to buy a new Nintendo 3DS, and the two discuss the demise of Club Nintendo. Jon also delivers The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth review before he and Cody take a walk down memory lane and talk about Saturday morning cartoons.
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54 min
January 16, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #096: The Swapper Indie Game
Jon reviews The Swapper indie game, a puzzle-platformer video game developed and published by Facepalm Games. Cody also talks Risk of Rain and viral pharyngitis, and the Unqualified Gamers reveal the answer to the eternal question: save or kill the animals?
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45 min
January 08, 2015 U.Gamers Podcast #095: World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
Jon and Cody are BACK with their first podcast of 2015. Tune in and hear what they think of Awesome Games Done Quick 2015 and listen to Jon’s thoughts on World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor.Plus: Cody talks Amiibo and touches on his holiday adventures in gaming.
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56 min
December 31, 2014 U.Gamers Podcast #094: Top 5 Video Games of 2014
Cody and Jon each reveal their personal Top 5 Video Games of 2014. Hear them talk about roguelikes, platformers, MMORPG expansions, tower defense games, and some good old fashioned Nintendo games in this year-end podcast.And don’t forget to re-live the magic of 2014 by checking out old episodes to hear more about each game!
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1 hr 11 min
December 05, 2014 U.Gamers Podcast #093: Super Smash Bros WiiU vs. 3DS review
Cody talks about Super Smash Bros WiiU and how it’s different from Super Smash Bros for 3DS, as the Unqualified Gamers return from a well-deserved Thanksgiving holiday. Plus: Jon and Cody discuss failed or botched video game launches, especially recent issues with Ubisoft, Microsoft, and even Nintendo.
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1 hr 25 min

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