Middle Aged Gaming

Hey everyone, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” we talk about our plans for the coming year. This episode was recorded on January 5th 2021. We’ve made a lot of progress since we started the podcast, streaming and the videos. That being said, moving into the new year, we want to make the best use of our time to deliver the best possible content and build our brand. Today we talk about our own personal goals for our channel, the podcast and much more. If you enjoy listening to or watching us, please like, follow or subscribe to whatever social media you follow. It really helps us boost visibility which is so essential in this competitive environment.

Topics Covered Today:

1.   Performance of the YouTube channel

2.   Performance of the Facebook channel

3.   Subscriber numbers on Twitch

4.   Personal goals for Middle Aged Gaming for 2021

5.   Changes to the podcast

Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: Great Games of 2021

Ah the future, such promise, such possibilty, such... playtime... Will a year be enough to cover all the great games on the Horizon (pun intended)? Only time will tell, but for now, Crian and Adam have a few suggestions to keep your eye on.

Crian's Picks

Deathloop

Groundhog's Day is such a great movie, yeah? But why watch when you can play? Deathloop will see you reliving the same day as an assassin at a... party? Can you break the loop? What could possibly go wrong?

Did we just give an entire description using only questions?

Gotham Knights

Batman is "dead" and it's up to the bat family to fill his cowl. Play as Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red hood to sweep the streets of Gotham clean and free it from the influence of the Court of Owls. Better yet, grab a friend and do it together as your own dynamic duo, trio, or quartet.

Warhammer 40K Darktide

In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war. And you're going to be the one waging it. Play as one of four members of a ragtag mercenary team as you fight your way through waves upon waves of enemies with up to three friends.

If you enjoy 40K or Vermintide, this'll be right up your alley.

Adam's Picks

Horizon Forbidden West

Following up one of the most popular games on the PS5, Horizon Forbidden West see's Aloy continue her journey to finding and end to the Faro plague, all while making new friends, and enemies, along the way. With new machines to face off against and new lands to explore, this is likely already Adam's GotY... and the year hasn't even started yet.

Little Devil Inside

Less is more in this minimalistic, roguelike, open world, exploration game. With basic survival elements, this game is designed to feel like one big safari. Watch your character carefully though. With its minimalist design come the lack of a UI. You'll need to read your character's body language to know how they're doing, so keep a good eye on them, and this game.

Stray

Who hasn't dreamed of being a cat, sneaking through narrow alleys jumping from rooftop to rooftop. Well now you can live that dream... in a robot infested, post apocalyptic world, no less. Find your way out of the city with the help of your drone friend, B12. Will you find the secret as to what happened to humanity? Meh, as long as there are head scratches along the way, it's a low priority.

Hello middle age gamers and welcome to the last show of 2020. Boy are we glad this year is done and we are so looking forward to 2021. This episode was recorded on December 29th 2020. Today on “After The Show” we talk about three predictions each of us have for the coming year. Adam talks about the increasing adoption of cloud gaming; Microsoft’s continuing company purchase and the awesome Dual Sense 5. Crian talks about the increasing influence of VR, FarCry 6 probably not changing a lot and Tech/Gaming shortages. As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge difference. Get ready for the future!

Topics In Today’s Episode:

1.   Increasing popularity of cloud gaming

2.   The increase adoption of VR

3.   Microsoft’s continuing purchases of gaming companies

4.   FarCry 6 being more of the same in 2021

5.   Dual Sense 5 haptic trigger adoption by pc’s and the XBOX

6.   The continuation of 2020’s tech/gaming shortages

Hi listeners, no it is not Adam but me Crian. I am helping out with the trailer and show notes for The Game Show. I have been sick this past week and still waiting for my voice to recover. This episode was recorded on December 22nd 2020. Today Adam talks about games he would give to family, and friends. He also manages to cover my list as well so a big thanks to him for that. So you are going to get a total of 8 games. He talks about Overcooked 2, Kerbal Space Program, Donut County, Just Dance 2021, Warhammer: Mechanicus, Stardew Valley, Farmville: Country Escape and Shogun: Total War 2. Boy, that was a mouthful. As always if you like what we do, please follow us on social media at middleagedgaming2020. It really does help and makes a huge difference. It’s time to game!

Overcooked 2

A classic cooperative series that pits you as a chef or chefs trying to assemble dishes for some needy customers. A great communication heavy game that can make or break relationships.

Kerbal Space Program

Totally unique game about guiding a group of aliens towards the eventual goal of reaching space. A little difficult but satisfying for those willing to get past the learning curve.

Donut County

The famous puzzler that resembles Katamari in some way but is its own beast. An intensely fun and short experience.

Just Dance 2021

One of the most famous dancing games in existence. Very fun and especially so if you like to move your body.

Warhammer: Mechanicus

I hate using this phrase but this is the first x-com like Warhammer 40k game. You play as servitors with various upgrades completing missions. Fun especially if you like turn-based strategy.

Hi loyal audience, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” Adam talks about “Games As A Service”. A sensitive topic even towards the end of 2021 but Adam gives us his unique take on the issue covering both sides of the topic. This episode was recorded on December 22 nd 2020. I was sick during the recording of the show so I am just helping to edit while Adam does the heavy lifting. Adam covers all the news and talks about the PlayStation store removing Cyberpunk 2077, GOG changing their mind about listing Detention and a Youtuber getting Cyberpunk 2077 to run on the Switch. As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge difference. Now, on with the show!

PSN Removes Cyberpunk 2077

PlayStation actually did it! They removed Cyberpunk 2077 from the store. What will the fallout be? Who’s at fault? Listen to find out

GOG Bows to Chinese Influence

GOG was almost going to get a leg up on Steam and then they listened to the crazy Chinese gamers. What a shame changing their mind about Detention.

Cyberpunk Kind Of Runs On The Switch

A really intelligent YouTuber managed to get Cyberpunk to run on the Switch. How did he do it? A matter of getting android onto the Switch and then rest is Stadia history.

Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: The Best of 2020

It's been quite the year, hasn't it? Some ups, some downs... one really HUGE down... but it's pretty safe to say this years games were one of the ups. In this Episode, Crian and Adam list out some of their favorite games released in 2020.

Crian's Picks

My Friend Pedro

When your friend is a sentient banana, you'd do anything to keep it safe and happy. And the best way to do that? Kill everyone in the level. This puzzle shooter will give both your brain and trigger finger a work out as you take out your adversaries with more more smoothly than a slippery banana peel.

No Man's Sky: Origins

It had a rough start, but Hello Games has really turned No Man's Sky around. This latest update really delivers on many of those promises we did not see on the initial release, shaping this game to be one of the best space exploration games on the market.

Hearthstone: Duels

Crian does love his Hearthstone, and now he has yet another reason to play. Duels gives you access to new cards and ways to play that make the game easier to pick up than ever before. Great for both new comers and veterans.

Adam's Picks

Desperados III

A stealth puzzle game set in the wild west. What's not to love? Shoot, trap, lure, and voo doo your way across the map to achieve various objectives. And when you're done, there's plenty of bonus levels that can get pretty wacky for some fun shenanigans.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

One of the biggest RPGs of the 90's gets a modern makeover with added story and an overhauled battle system. Yes, this means there have been some changes, but for the most part it sticks to the original. Be warned though, this is just the first installment, only taking you through an expanded Midgar section of the original game.

Genshin Impact

Who doesn't love free games? Genshin Impact proves that you don't need to drop a dime for quality content... buuuuut it may make your life a bit easier if you do. That said, aside from the gatcha system, this game is solid fun.

Hello faithful listeners, viewers and all-round awesome middle-aged gamers. Today on After The Show we go into our picks for game of the year. This episode was recorded on December 15th 2020. Adam gets first digs and goes into his methodology for why he chose his game. It’s probably what you suspect but why not play along to see if you can guess what is Adam’s choice for his favorite game of 2020. Crian’s pick might not be that obvious since he’s only talked about the game a few times. A shorter podcast today but one packed with a lot of information about the two best games in 2020.

您好，忠實的聽眾，觀眾和全方位的中年玩家。 今天在表演之後，我們進入年度最佳遊戲選擇。 該劇集於2020年12月15日錄製。Adam初次了解了他選擇遊戲的方法。 這可能是您所懷疑的，但是為什麼不一起去看看是否可以猜出亞當在2020年最喜歡的遊戲中會選擇什麼呢。因為他只談論過幾次遊戲，所以Crian的選擇可能並不那麼明顯。 今天播客時間較短，但其中包含有關2020年兩款最佳遊戲的大量信息。

Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: Eventful Events

There's so much to do during the holiday season, and we're not just talking about the real world. Many games have their own events that to keep you coming back for more. Today, we'll check out some of our favorites.

Crian's Picks

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Skyrim has remained one of the most beloved games of all time for a reason. There's just so much happening and so much to do. And just like real life, you're going to come across several milestones that mark your journey. With everything from buying a home, to getting married, having kids, joining a murder cult, or slaying a dragon, it's pretty much as close to real life as you can get in a game.

Warhammer: Dawn of War II

For the Emperor!

Dawn of war takes the age old RTS formula and gives it an RPG makeover. It really allows you to bond with your squad and ride the emotional ups and downs with your characters.

This game is great for people who love the battle aspects of RTS's but aren't terribly fond of the base building.

Life is Strange

I could have sworn we talked about this game before. Anyway, déjà vu is the name of the game when you can rewind time.

Help Max work her way through life and all those teenage moments. Will being able to undo your mistakes make life better, or just more complicated?

Adam's Picks

Monster Rancher

A golden oldie dating back to the original PlayStation, Monster Rancher sees you running your own ranch of powerful beasts for, you guessed it, battle.

With literally thousands of monster combinations, there's plenty to do on this farm.

Monster Hunter World

Ever wonder what it'd be like to take on a T-Rex with a sword as big as you are? Well wonder know more because that's exactly what Monster Hunter World is all about. Choose from a variety of weapons, team up with a group of friends or randoms, and take out some of the nastiest beasts this side of the Triassic.

Final Fantasy XIV

MMOs have always made the most of the holidays with special events and Final Fantasy XIV is no slouch. Covering everything from Christmas to the Cherry Blossom Festival, you'll have plenty to do all year long. And best of all, as a reward you'll be able to show off to all your in game friends... who have likely acquired them too.

Good evening everyone, my name is Crian and we are finally back to our regular “After The Show”. Today we talk about the upcoming release of Cyberpunk 2077 and some reviews that have already leaked. Adam talks about Amazon resolving its PS5 switching problem as well as a funny Taiwanese PS5 story. This episode was recorded on December 8th 2020. Music makes the world go around as someone once said. We get into gaming music and talk about some games that had memorable music and some that didn’t.  As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge difference. Now, hold on to your seats because we are about to begin.

Amazon Starts Replacing Stolen PS5's

Amazon steps up to the plate and helps customers deal with PS5's that were switched out during shipment.

Taiwanese Man Has To Sell His PS5

A Taiwanese man has to sell his PS5 because his lie did not convince his wife that it was an air purifier.

Korean Cartoon Adam Mentioned

Adam mentioned this really funny cartoon that relates to the PS5 story and it is worth a watch.

Detention Game on Netflix

If you love horror games and enjoyed Detention, now you get to watch it on Netflix.