Growin' Up Gaming

Welcome to episode 41 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

We kick this week's episode kicks off with the biggest headlines from Nintendo February 8th direct. We then discuss Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft all passing on E3 and then wrap things up with a First Five of Hogwarts Legacy.

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Welcome to episode 40 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

We kick this week's episode kicks off by looking back at the 2022 Video Game Award winners before jumping ahead and looking at the most anticipated games of 2023. 

Then, we give our deep dive review on God of War Ragnarok & Avatar: The Way of Water

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Welcome to episode 39 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

For the first time in a long time, WE ARE BACK!

If you are new to Growin' Up Gaming, every week you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

We kick this week's episode kicks off with news on Sony's NEW PlayStation Plus, then we work our way backward to cover some of the biggest headlines that we missed while off. First is Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard & then we head to the 2021 Game Awards to discuss the winners and put a cap on the year.

Next up in the Gugernaut Gala, we kick back and catch up on all of the shows, games, and movies that we loved (and hated) over the past few months before we move to Today In Video Game History. we go through some of the great games that came out on Wednesday, March 30th.

Capping off the show, Brandon FINALLY gets to give his first impressions in the much anticipated, Elden Ring.

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Time Stamps:

Intro:

00:00 - Intro

In The News:

8:42 - New PlayStation Plus

34:14 - Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard

48:14 - 2021 Game Awards

Gugernaut Gala

57:25 - Huge GuG Catch Up

Today in Video Game History - March 30th, 2022

84:39

Elden Ring

98:43 - Hands-On & Impressions

Outro

119:26 - Outro

Welcome to episode 38 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

We kick this week's episode with a LONG catch-up. After a month-long hiatus, we are back, and do we have some things to go through. From Midnight Mass to Metroid Dread, nothing is left out.

Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on October 22nd. Games like: Metal Gear Solid, Bioshock, Far Cry 2 & more!

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Time Stamps:

Intro:

[00:00] - Intro

Cuddles & Catch Up:

[13:16] - Midnight Mass

[28:32] - Squid Game

[32:10] - Werewolf Within

[36:39] - Death Loop

[46:14] - Diablo 2: Remake

[51:50] - Far Cry 6

[1:04:21] - Halloween Kills

[1:09:14] - Free Guy

[1:11:23] - Metroid Dread

[1:17:12] - Back 4 Blood

In The News:

[1:20:34] - New Splinter Cell Coming!

[1:22:35] - Nickelodeon All-Star Battle Royale1: Tier List

[1:28:23] - God of War Coming to PC

[1:29:31] - Nintendo Online Service Price Hike

[1:34:58] - Apple Tops PS, XB & Nintendo…..combined!

[1:36:00] - Sony Acquires Blue Point Games

[1:39:28] - Super Mario Movie Cast

[1:43:25] - Uncharted Movie Trailer IS HERE!

[1:46:54] - Eldon Ring Delayed

Today In Video Game History - October 22nd

[1:48:38] - Super Mario 2: The 6 Golden Coins| 22 Years Ago | GB

[1:55:48] - Bioshock

[1:58:39] - Fable 2

Outro:

[2:03:21] - Outro

Welcome to episode 37 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

In this episode, we are celebrating the greatness that was the Sony Summer Showcase!

On top of the showcase, we are giving our official review for the indie darling, Axiom Verge 2.

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PlayStation Summer Conference

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Time Stamps:

Intro:

[00:00] - Cuddles & Catch Up

In The News:

[30:49] - New Twisted Metal On The Horizon?

[34:320] - Sony Welcomes Spiritfire To The PlayStation Family

[38:31] - Matrix Resurrections Trailer Is Out!

[45:18] - PlayStation Summer Showcase Rundown

Today In Video Game History - September 11th

[1:58:45] - Games of September 11th

Indie Love:

[2:04:52] - Axiom Verge 2 Review

Outro:

[2:15:04] - Outro

Welcome to episode 36 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Thursday, you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

On this week's episode, we chat:

Hades

Gamescom Announcements

M. Night Shyamalan’s Old

Horizon Forbidden West

Fast & the Furious & more!

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Game Makers Toolkit - Nemesis System

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Time Stamps:

Intro:

[00:00] - Intro - Brandon finally plays Hades!

In The News:

[26:43] - Gamescom 2021 Opening Night Live! Announcements & Reactions

[46:18] - Gamescom Xbox Conference

[59:19] - No More Heroes 3 Changes Embargo Date

Today In Video Game History -

[1:06:08] -  Tekken 2| 25 Years Ago | PlayStation

[1:07:53] - GoldenEye | 24 Years Ago | N64

[1:10:34] - Super Monkey Ball 2 | 19 Years Ago | GameCube

[1:11:30] - Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow | 16 Years Ago | DS

[1:12:43] - Super Mario Sluggers | 13 Years Ago | Wii

[1:13:20] - Batman Arkham Asylum | 12 Years Ago | Console

[1:16:41] - Scott Pilgrim Vs The World| 11 Years Ago | X360

[1:17:52] - Gears of War Ultimate Edition | 6 Years Ago | XB1

[1:19:49] - Until Dawn | 6 Years Ago | PlayStation4

Top 5 - Fast and the Furious Cars

[1:23:14] - Mike & Brandon’s Top 5 cars of the Fast and the Furious franchise

Welcome to episode 35 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

After a month-long hiatus, we kick this episode off with a big huge catch up. From Ted Lasso and Suicide Squad, to Yakuza 0 and Mike finally beating Returnal we go down a deep dive of everything we have been watching in playing over the last month.

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Welcome to episode 34 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

We kick this week's episode kicks off with the Nintendo Switch OLED announcement. Then we chat with Sony facing backlash from indie devs and wrap up in the news with the news of games as a service Assasins Creed!

Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on July 24th. Games like: Mario Paint, Mario All-Stars, WWF War Zone & God of War 3 Remastered.

After Brandon's Random Review of the Under Armours Project Rock Sandles, we chat Fear Street Part 1 and 2!

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Time Stamps:

Intro:

[00:00] - Intro

[7:30] - Brandon Finally Loves Mass Effect 3

In The News:

[19:20] - Switch OLED - From Switch Pro to Switch ‘No’

[31:55] - Sony Hard To Work With? Some Indie Devs Think So

[44:26] - Games As A Service Assassin's Creed?

[56:43] - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl LOOKS HYPE

Today In Video Game History -

[1:01:06] - Mario Paint | 29 Years Ago | SNES

[1:05:30] - Super Mario All-Stars | 28 Years Ago | SNES

[1:07:15] - WWF Warzone | 23 Years Ago | PlayStation 1

[1:12:45] - God Of War 3 Remastered | 6 Years Ago | PlayStation 4

[1:14:27] - Death Stranding | 1 Years Ago | PC

Brandon’s Random Review:

[1:18:16] - Under Armour Project Rock Sandals

Review:

[1:27:37] - Fear Street Part 1 & 2!

Outro:

[1:39:06] - Fear Street Part 1 & 2!

Welcome to episode 33 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

We kick this week's episode kicks off with Sony's stance of acquisitions and how acquiring studios like Housemarque games will impact them in the battle against Microsoft. 

Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on July 2nd. Games like: Guacamelee - Super Turbo Championship Edition, Catherine: Full Body Edition, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, and more.

We wrap up the show with Brandon's review of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for the PlayStation 5!

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Time Stamps:

Intro:

[00:00] - Intro

In The News:

[12:55] - Sony’s Views on Acquisitions

[19:00] - Sony Acquires Housemarque Games

[24:30] - PlayStation Acquires BluePoint Games??

[37:31] - Microsoft Releases XCloud for iOS, iPad & PC Browsers

Today In Video Game History - July 2nd

[44:05] - Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition | 7 Years Ago | Wii-U, X360, XB1

[56:03] - Ico/Shadow of the Colossus/Journey Artistic Pack | 7 Years Ago | PlayStation 3

[1:02:33] - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers  | 2 Years Ago | PlayStation 4

[1:05:35] - Catherine: Full Body Edition | 1 Year Ago | Switch

Brandon’s Random Review - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

[1:07:33] - Peacock Fun Facts

[1:13:24] - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review

Outro

[1:29:48] - Outro

Welcome to episode 32 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!

Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.

We kick this week's episode kicks off with the top 10 pre-orders of E3. From there we chat about Disneys new video game strategy and Sony finally supporting Cross-Play!

Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on June 24th. Games like: Mortal Kombat 4, Advance Wars 2, Mega Man Battle Network 3 & Final Fantasy Tactics.

Wrapping up the show, Brandon gives his review on Amazon Prime's new hit series, Panic.

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Sonic Symphony

Mega Man Battle Network 3

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Time Stamps:

Intro:

[00:00] - Intro

In The News:

[20:34] - Top 10 Pre-Ordered Games of E3

[28:03] - Disney’s New Gaming Strategy

[48:59] - Sony finally catches up with their stance on cross-play

Today In Video Game History - June 24th

[54:16] - Mortal Kombat 4 | 23 Years Ago | PlayStation

[57:25] - Advance Wars 2 | 18 Years Ago | GBA

[59:26] - Megaman Battle Network 3 | 18 Years Ago | GBA

[1:03:25] - Final Fantasy Tactics A2 | 13 Years Ago | DS

Brandon’s Random Review

[1:06:56] - Amazon Prime’s Brilliant ‘Panic’.

Outro:

[1:19:35] - Outro