Gametalk

Episode 102

On today's episode, we discuss the bombshell of the decade - Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, God of War, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain). This episode was recorded in January 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Microsoft Purchases Activision Blizzard

29:11 - Sony's Potential Counter-Strategy

38:58 - Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

44:08 - God of War

1:02:05 - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Episode 101

On today's episode, we discuss the our games of the year for 2021 and recap the 2021 Game Awards. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, Loop Hero, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Halo Infinite, Hades, Barotrauma). This episode was recorded in January 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - The Game Awards 2021 - Game of the Year

15:07 - Connor's 2021 Game of the Year

18:26 - Mike's 2021 Game of the Year

21:17 - Ahmed's 2021 Game of the Year

27:01 - The Game Awards 2021 - Nominations and Winners

1:08:59 - Most Anticipated Games for 2022

1:14:35 - The Binding of Isaac: Repentance

1:20:24 - Loop Hero

1:26:32 - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

1:34:21 - Halo Infinite

1:47:06 - Hades

1:56:46 - Barotrauma

Episode 100

On today's very special episode, the Gametalk hosts all meet and record in person for episode 100. To celebrate the occasion, we discuss the games that have shaped our taste over the years. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Project Wingman, Halo Infinite, Metroid Dread). This episode was recorded in December 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

6:14 - Command & Conquer: Red Alert

8:07 - Super Mario World

11:37 - Pokémon Ruby

22:41 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

32:24 - Super Mario Bros. 3

36:24 - Dark Souls

41:56 - Warframe

48:31 - Flyff

54:43 - Banjo Kazooie

1:00:14 - NGEN Racing

1:02:23 - Gone Home

1:05:17 - Civilization V

1:12:46 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

1:17:44 - Terraria

1:22:57 - Dragon Age: Origins

1:27:38 - Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

1:34:13 - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

1:42:26 - Paper Mario

1:46:16 - Mass Effect

1:52:12 - Persona 5

1:56:20 - Journey

2:01:49 - Star Wars: Battlefront

2:04:31 - Spelunky

2:08:05 - Halo 3

2:12:58 - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

2:18:31 - Minecraft

2:21:32 - Age of Empires

2:23:00 - Project Wingman

2:29:50 - Halo Infinite

2:38:04 - Metroid Dread

2:41:34 - Thank you!

Episode 99

In today's episode, we talk about our favorite game genres, such as roguelike, action-adventure, 4X, 3D platformer, RPG, and more! As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Mario Party Superstars, Unpacking, Project Wingman, Super Auto Pets, The Forgotten City). This episode was recorded in November 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Roguelikes

9:12 - RTS, 4X, and Grand Strategy

14:46 - Action-Adventure

18:49 - 3D Platformers

23:15 - Simulation

28:16 - RPGs

35:09 - Soulslikes, Zeldalikes, and Metroidvanias

41:00 - Walking Simulators

45:55 - First Person Shooters

53:45 - Indie, Action, and Other Genres

59:20 - Mario Party Superstars

1:02:19 - Unpacking

1:05:47 - Project Wingman

1:10:08 - Super Auto Pets

1:14:12 - The Forgotten City

Episode 98

In today's episode, we talk about the Animal Crossing Direct, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion pricing, God of War on PC, the Uncharted movie, and more! As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Metroid Dread, Mass Effect Andromeda, Far Cry 6, Cepheus Protocol, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl). This episode was recorded in October 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Animal Crossing Update

15:00 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Pricing

32:47 - God Of War On PC

38:02 - Sora In Smash

48:34 - Uncharted Trailer

1:00:18 - Metroid Dread

1:12:50 - Mass Effect Andromeda

1:22:19 - Far Cry 6

1:29:13 - Cepheus Protocol

1:33:34 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Episode 97

In today's episode, we talk about the latest Nintendo Direct and share our thoughts on the various games that were shown (including Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Metroid Dread, Bayonetta 3, the N64/Genesis updates, and much more)! We also discuss the hilarity of the Mario movie cast. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Deathloop, Death Stranding Director's Cut, Deep Rock Galactic, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye, MapleStory, Psychonauts 2). This episode was recorded in September 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Third Party Games

9:25 - Mario Party Superstars

12:35 - Predicting the Final Smash Ultimate Character

19:43 - Animal Crossing News

23:08 - Metroid Dread Final Trailer

28:17 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

32:09 - Nintendo Switch Online N64 and Genesis Announcement

39:53 - Mario Movie Cast Reveal

47:05 - Bayonetta 3

51:54 - Deathloop

1:02:26 - Death Stranding Director's Cut

1:10:51 - Deep Rock Galactic

1:17:58 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits

1:21:24 - Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye

1:30:09 - MapleStory

1:35:10 - Psychonauts 2

Episode 96

In today's episode, we talk about Sony's recent showcase and our thoughts on the various games that were shown (including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, Forspoken, Wolverine, Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarok, and much more)! We also discuss some of the "controversy" around God of War Ragnarok. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Webbed, Deathloop). This episode was recorded in September 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake

5:52 - Third Party Games (Forspoken, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Tchia, and more)

18:11 - Gran Turismo 7

20:21 - Insomniac (Spider-Man 2, Wolverine)

29:04 - God of War Ragnarok and "The Controversy"

53:39 - Webbed

58:25 - Deathloop

Episode 95

In today's episode, we talk about game length and pacing. We discuss what our ideal game length is, examples of what we think are perfectly paced games, and more! As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Psychonauts 2, Axiom Verge 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Aurora 4x). This episode was recorded in September 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Game Length

15:04 - Pacing

43:47 - Psychonauts 2

1:04:37 - Axiom Verge 2

1:09:52 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

1:13:43 - Aurora 4x

Episode 94

In today's episode, we talk about addiction in gaming, and the unhealthy habits some gamers have when they associate their identity with particular games. We also talk about the current state of Activision and AAA gaming failures. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (12 Minutes, Katana ZERO, Main Assembly, Hell Let Loose, Ghost of Tsushima). This episode was recorded in August 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Addiction In Gaming

16:35 - Gamers and Identity Issues

23:39 - Activision Blizzard Update and AAA Game Failures

31:57 - GaaS and MMO Raids

43:09 - 12 Minutes

47:35 - Katana ZERO

50:02 - Main Assembly

51:50 - Hell Let Loose

54:28 - Ghost of Tsushima

Episode 93

In today's episode, we talk about licensed games and adapting games to other mediums. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Descenders, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Hell Let Loose, Adapt, Hammerting, Control). This episode was recorded in August 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Licensed Games

41:47 - Adapting Games to Other Mediums

52:52 - Descenders

57:33 - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

1:04:43 - Hell Let Loose

1:09:47 - Adapt

1:11:55 - Hammerting

1:13:15 - Control