In this episode of Grow Up Level Up Gamers Club, hosts Samson and Jordan crown their first Game of the Year award for 2024. They discuss their criteria for selecting games, share honorable mentions, and dive deep into their top three games. The conversation includes a detailed analysis of Marvel Rivals, reflections on Astro Bot, and community feedback on listener picks. The episode emphasizes the joy of gaming and the importance of personal enjoyment in selecting a Game of the Year.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Game of the Year Award

04:43 Criteria for Game Selection

09:44 Honorable Mentions and Game Highlights

16:08 Discussion on Marvel Rivals

24:14 Top Game Selections

30:00 The Joy of Collecting vs. Battling

32:58 Exploring Balatro: A Unique Gaming Experience

38:57 Elden Ring: The Masterpiece of Game Design

44:00 Thank Goodness You're Here: A Humorous Adventure

48:57 Astrobot: The Pinnacle of Platforming GamesDon’t forget thumbs up and subscribe!

In this episode, Samson and Jordan discuss the launch of Marvel Rivals, sharing their first impressions and experiences with the game. They explore the game's mechanics, character diversity, and how it compares to Overwatch. The conversation delves into character roles, team composition, and the unique abilities of various heroes. They also touch on the potential for competitive play and the future of the game, including hopes for narrative development and esports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marvel Rivals Launch

03:01 First Impressions of Gameplay

05:58 Character Diversity and Team Composition

08:59 Game Modes and Mechanics

12:00 Unique Character Abilities and Team Synergies

14:48 Balancing and Future of Marvel Rivals

30:06 Challenges for New Players

32:00 Comparisons to Overwatch

36:00 The Future of Competitive Play

38:52 The Role of eSports in Marvel Rivals

42:58 Narrative and Storytelling in Live Service Games

47:00 Character Preferences and Closing ThoughtsDon’t forget thumbs up and subscribe!

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In this episode of Grow Up Level Up, hosts Samson and Jordan discuss their gaming backlogs and the titles they aim to complete before the year's end. Need another game to add to your backlog? What games did we miss? Write it down in the comments!

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00:00 Introduction to Backlogs

41:15 Marvel Rivals: The Next Big Hero Shooter

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In this episode, Samson and Jordan discuss their predictions for the upcoming Game Awards, covering various categories such as Most Anticipated Game, Best Adaptation, Best Multiplayer, and more. They share insights on the games they've been playing, including Beastieball and Overwatch, while also touching on recent Canadian tax cuts that may impact gaming prices.

00:00 Introduction to Game Awards Predictions

04:13 Discussion on Recent Gaming Experiences

13:47 Overview of the Game Awards

15:43 Predictions for Game Awards Categories

23:19 Best Adaptation

25:40 Best Multiplayer Game

28:33 Best Sports and Racing Game

31:38 Best Sim/Strategy Game

33:48 Best Family Game

38:06 Best Fighting Game

41:29 Best RPGs

44:01 Best Action Adventure Games

47:37 Best Action Games

52:30 Best VR and AR Game

56:30 Best Mobile Game

01:00:11 Best Debut Indie Game

01:02:33 Best Independent Game

01:02:34 Best Community Support

01:06:33 Best Ongoing Game

01:08:10 Games for Impact

01:10:49 Innovation in Accessibility in Gaming

01:14:00 Best Performance in Gaming

01:15:40 Audio Design and Music in Games

01:19:28 Best Art Direction 01:23:03 Best Game Direction

01:26:43 Game of the Year Predictions

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Samson and Jordan are back with a brand new episode! What's in store?

- Beastie Ball: Discover the captivating world of this turn-based volleyball RPG!

- Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket: Join the nostalgia trip as they revisit the classic card game! 🃏

- Mexico 1921: Uncover the secrets hidden within this immersive narrative adventure. 🇲🇽

- Overwatch 2 Classic: Relive the glory days of Overwatch and discuss the evolution of the game. 🏹

- Arcane Season 2: Hear their thoughts on the latest season of this popular animated series. 🧙‍♂️

- Actors in Gaming: Celebrate the crossover of traditional actors into the video game industry. 🎭

Don't miss out on this insightful and entertaining discussion! Hit that play button now! ▶️ Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1864950/Beastieball/

Thank you to Greg Lobanov for providing the game!

Check out Mexico 1921: A Deep Slumber:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1851090/Mexico_1921_A_Deep_Slumber/

Thank you to Jorge from Popagenda for providing the game!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:32 Samson's Beastieball Impressions

17:34 Jordan's Journey with Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket

26:30 Mexico 1921 A Deep Slumber Impressions

33:54 Overwatch 2 Classic Impressions

42:20 Arcane Season 2 Impressions5

6:15 Topic of the show: Our favourite actors in games

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In this episode of Grow Up Level Up Gamers Club 13, hosts Samson and Jordan discuss their experiences with the newly released Pokemon TCG Pocket and provide their early review. Additionally, they introduce a new segment where they build a gaming museum with the first focus on the original 151 Pokemon.

00:00 Introduction

02:09 Pokémon TCG Pocket Review

26:13 The Museum of Gaming

01:05:02 OutroDon’t forget thumbs up and subscribe!

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In this Halloween-themed episode of Grow Up Level Up, host Samson Li and co-host SirDrJM welcome Jerica, who is transitioning to full-time content creation with her podcast JK! Games!  @jkgamespodcast . They discuss the challenges and excitement of career changes, share their favorite spooky games, and explore the journey of building a community through gaming. Jerica shares her experiences, including a memorable trip to San Francisco where she hosted Kinda Funny Games Daily  @KindaFunnyGames  and reflects on the friendships and connections made through her podcasting journey. In this conversation, Jerica shares her journey into full-time content creation, discussing the challenges and surprises she has encountered along the way. The importance of financial preparation, managing time and workflow, and the value of community support are emphasized. Jerica also reflects on her aspirations for JK! Games! and offers advice for aspiring content creators, highlighting the significance of having fun and staying true to one's passions.

In this episode of the Grow Up Level Up Gamers Club, hosts Samson and Jordan discuss their experiences at the Twitch Vancouver Creator Meetup, where they networked with indie game developers and played various games. They share impressions of unique titles like Davigo, a VR versus PC physics battle game, Stellations, a mind mapping game, and Clown Meat, a precision platformer. The conversation highlights the importance of community events in the gaming industry and the creativity of indie developers. In this episode, the hosts explore a variety of new indie games, discussing their mechanics, themes, and overall impressions.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Grow Up Level Up Gamers Club

03:02 Experience at the Twitch Vancouver Creator Meetup

10:16 Networking and Game Demos

12:10 Game Impressions and Highlights15:34 Davigo

25:40 Stellations

35:57 Introducing Clown Meat: A Precision Platformer

42:58 Jackbox Survey Scramble

46:54 First Person Shouter

48:33 Exploring Meowmentum: A Cat-Themed Speedrunning Game

50:30 Beastieball: A Unique Take on Sports Games

54:41 The Dream Recorder: A Surreal Adventure

59:10 Dot Defense: A Fun Twist on RTS and Tower Defense

01:03:13 Tank Light: A Student Project with a Unique Concept

Check out all the games Samson tried out here:

Davigo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116540/DAVIGO_VR_vs_PC/

Stellations - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1648200/Stellations/

Clown Meat - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2290870/Clown_Meat/

Jackbox Survey Scramble - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2948640/The_Jackbox_Survey_Scramble/

First Person Shouter - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2799470/First_Person_Shouter/

Meowmentum - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2939350/Meowmentum/

Beastieball - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1864950/Beastieball/

The Dream Recorder - https://www.dreamrecorder.ca/

D.O.T Defence - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124850/DOT_Defence/

Tune in next week for our interview with Jerica from JK! Games!  @jerkachu 

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