Midwest Game Nerds

By Midwest Podcast Network

The Midwest Game Nerds Podcast seeks to discuss the latest trends, news, releases, and more in the video game industry.

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Midwest Game Nerds episodes:

October 16, 2024 MGNP Sidequest - Disney Cruisin' and Bryan's Keyboard
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.

Bryan briefly talks about his new keyboard case (I don't get it, either) and Alex went on a Disney Cruise!

Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ([email protected])!

Become a patron by visiting our Patreon!

If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!
As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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17min
October 10, 2024Episode 233 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Jon's finally back to playing Rainbow Six Siege, Bryan just can't quit Destiny 2, and Alex has checked out the first Zelda game where you get to play as Zelda!

What we've been playing:
(0:03:20) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)
(0:10:12) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)
(0:18:46) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (NS)
(0:22:45) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)
Patch Notes:
(0:25:33) After 14 years, Red Dead Redemption finally makes it to PC
(0:27:31) Microsoft studio 343 Industries has been rebranded as "Halo Studios" and they're staffing up as they are developing multiple Halo games in Unreal Engine 5
(0:31:05) Nintendo is releasing... an alarm clock?

Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!
https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet

If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!
As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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40min
October 02, 2024 MGNP Sidequests - Linkin Park, Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, and Alex's Tears!
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.

Alex found the Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon wants to talk the recent Linkin Park news, and Alex cried at an episode of Bluey!

Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ([email protected])!

Become a patron by visiting our Patreon!

If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!
As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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36min
September 26, 2024Episode 232 -Towerborne and News
Bryan is checking out Towerborne in early access, Alex finished up Astro Bot, is checking out UFO 50, and bought a Quest 2 to play Beat Saber, and Sony had a State of Play with lots of new announcements!

What We've Been Playing:
(0:02:40) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
(0:04:06) Wooting 60HE+ Keyboard
(0:12:28) Towerborne (PC)
(0:16:10) Astro Bot (PS5)
(0:18:30) UFO 50 (PC)
(0:20:24) Oculus Quest 2/BeatSaber
(0:25:0) Destiny 2? (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
News:
(0:34:09) All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned (But their existing publisher deals will be fulfilled)
(0:37:26) Nintendo is suing Palworld developer Pocketpair just as Palworld is released on PS5
(0:41:59) Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 14th, 2025
(0:44:34) Sony's September 2024 State of Play

Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!
https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet

If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!
As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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1h 6min
September 18, 2024 MGNP Sidequests - Coke Oreos, Oreo Coke, Interview with a Vampire (AMC), and Industry (HBO)
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.

Short but sweet! We're on the hunt for Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon has watched the entirety of Interview With the Vampire from AMC, and Alex has started watching Industry on HBO.

Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ([email protected])!

Become a patron by visiting our Patreon!

If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!
As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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17min
September 12, 2024Episode 231 - Star Wars Outlaws, Astro Bot, and Tactical Breach Wizards (Plus PS5 Pro Announcement)
Bryan returns and we've all somehow played new games! Alex and Jon checked out Star Wars Outlaws, Bryan's been playing Tactical Breach Wizards, and Alex picked up Astro Bot! All that, plus Sony has finally announced the PlayStation 5 Pro!

What We've Been Playing:
(0:06:04) Tactical Breach Wizards (PC)
(0:12:31) Sins of a Solar Empire II (PC)
(0:19:22) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
(0:26:52) Elden Ring (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
(0:36:40) Starfield (PC, XSX/S)
(0:42:29) Astro Bot (PS5)
(0:48:32) Star Wars Outlaws (PC, PS5, XSX/S)
News:
(1:10:36) Sony has shut down Concord after 17 days
(1:13:25) Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro

Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!
https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet

If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!
As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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1h 25min
August 29, 2024Episode 230 – PSVR2 on PC and Revisiting Starfield
Allan joins us to talk about his experience with PSVR2! Plus Jon checks in on Starfield and Alex moves on to Demon’s Souls after finishing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
This week's segments are as follows:
(0:02:33) Starfield (PC, XSX/S)
(0:29:45) Firewatch (PS4, XBO, Switch, PC)
(0:31:12) Dysmantle (PS4/5, XBO/X/S, Switch, iOS, Android, PC, macOS)
(0:33:30) Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4/5, XBO/X|S, PC)
(0:37:17) PSVR2 on PS5 and PC (feat. Horizon: Call of the Mountain, Beat Saber, Half Life: Alyx)
(0:59:08) The last bit of Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (Sorry again everyone!)
(1:00:19) Demon's Souls (PS5)
(1:10:33) Valve has shipped several drivers for Windows on the Steam Deck OLED
(1:11:29) There was a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and Indie World this week
(1:20:10) Concord looks like a bit of a dud
Become a patron by visiting our Patreon:
If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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1h 30min
August 21, 2024 MGNP Sidequests – A Whole Lotta Music! Plus Vacations
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.
Alex talks about the new Louis Cole album! Jon's bought a bunch of vinyl! Mainly Black x Sea – Every Tree Shall Fall: One and American Football.
Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ([email protected])!
Become a patron by visiting our Patreon:
If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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36min
August 15, 2024Episode 229 – Disneyland Adventures and Lots of News!
Alex is still hooked on Elden Ring but Jon has been playing Disneyland Adventures! At least that's something new! Plus there's plenty of news to talk about!
This week's segments are as follows:
(0:03:54) More Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (Sorry everyone!)
Alex's Malenia Fight on Youtube
(0:12:05) Disneyland Adventures (360, PC, XBO)
(0:28:18) Intel's Layoffs – 13th and 14th Gen CPU Failures – Root Cause and Solution
(0:36:30) SAG-AFTRA Strike and GTA VI Exemption
(0:42:50) Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remasters Inbound?
(0:46:14) Bungie Layoffs and Jason Schreier's Clarification
(0:50:15) Krafton Inc saves Tango Gameworks (and Hi-Fi Rush) from closure
Become a patron by visiting our Patreon:
If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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58min
July 31, 2024 MGNP Sidequests – Local Food and The Acolyte Full Review
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.
Jon talks about some local cuisine and then he and Alex discuss the entire spoilery season of The Acolyte!
Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ([email protected])!
Become a patron by visiting our Patreon:
If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links!As always we would appreciate your feedback at [email protected] and don’t forget to follow us on Twitch as well as rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!
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41min

FAQs about Midwest Game Nerds:

How many episodes does Midwest Game Nerds have?

The podcast currently has 372 episodes available.