Ode to Games

Ode to Games

By Logan PlantLeisureVideo Games
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Ode to Games episodes

  • Ode to Ode to Games - Episode 250

    Kevin, Logan, and Zach (he's back!) sit down to record the last episode of Ode to Games. Join the gang for this epic final episode where they go over all of the Sonic Frontiers Rumor Roundups, share their 5 favorite games from the last 5 years, and reminisce on all their favorite Ode to Games memories. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in over the last five years, and stay tuned to see whatever Kevin and Logan decide to make next!

    2 hr 22 min
  • Nintendo Direct Reactions: Zelda, Level 5 Is Back, and Power Pros - Episode 249

    Kevin and Logan react to all the amazing news from this week's Nintendo Direct, including Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Ghost Trick's surprise return, and Birdo's huge comeback! Plus, Power Pros' bizarre return to the West. Then, in the Ode To segment, the guys discuss the current state of the Pokemon franchise following Legends Arceus and Scarlet and Violet. And, Kevin's final thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

    1 hr 56 min
  • Under-the-Radar Indie Games You Should Check Out - Episode 248

    Kevin and Logan highlight some of their favorite sleeper indies, including The Touryst, Demon Turf, and more. Plus, reactions to Star Wars Jedi Survivor's delay, recent reports surrounding E3, The Last of Us on HBO getting renewed, and more.

    Timestamps:

    • 0:00 Intro 
    • 1:54 The Big 3 are skipping E3 2023
    • 7:11 Star Wars Jedi Survivor delayed to April
    • 12:25 343 isn’t making single player DLC for Infinite
    • 19:40 The PS Plus Collection is going away in May
    • 23:14 The Last of Us TV show is getting a second season
    • 30:56 Redfall is always online
    • 32:46 Switch Eshop vouchers are back
    • 36:32 What we’ve been playing
    • 47:33 Under the radar indie games
    • 1:04:22 Wrap up
      • 1 hr 7 min
    • Our 2023 Game Goals - Episode 245

      Kevin and Logan share three games they'd like to play in 2023. Plus, Ubisoft outlines its struggles throughout the last year, along with another Skull and Bones delay.

      Timestamps:

      • 0:00 Intro 
      • 0:45 Rough times at Ubisoft
      • 12:00 Xbox will hold a showcase this month
      • 19:08 The Last of Us TV show getting rave reviews
      • 28:10 Neil Druckmann inspired by Elden Ring?
      • 36:13 What we’ve been playing
      • 54:49 Our game goals for 2023
      • 1:03:26 Wrap Up


        • 1 hr 6 min
      • The 2022 Odies - Episode 244

        Kevin and Logan are here with the only gaming awards show that matters: The Odies! Join us as we reveal our picks for the Best of 2022, including best soundtrack, indie, art direction, multiplayer, and overall Game of the Year.

        1 hr 39 min
      • Games We Missed in 2022 - Episode 242

        Kevin and Logan walk through their Nintendo and PlayStation wrap-ups for 2022, sharing what games they played the most this year. Plus, they share which games they didn’t have enough time to get around to, including Stray, Crisis Core, Pentiment, and more. And, hear Logan’s first impressions of Dragon Quest Treasures.

        Timestamps:

        • 0:00 Intro 
        • 1:36 Checking out our PlayStation and Nintendo Years in Review
        • 15:01 Sonic Frontiers is selling well
        • 16:05 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters might be coming to consoles
        • 17:40 Did we have time for games we missed last year?
        • 23:06 Games we missed in 2022
        • 33:58 Dragon Quest Treasures impressions
        • 43:08 What we’ve been playing
        • 53:07 Wrap up
          • 55 min
        • Our Favorite Games from the 2022 Game Awards - Episode 241

          Kevin and Logan highlight their top picks from The Game Awards, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Final Fantasy, and Earthblade. Plus, impressions of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3, thoughts on Xbox raising game prices to $70, and disappointment with Monster Hunter Rise's new console ports.


          Timestamps:

          • 0:00 Intro 
          • 0:24 Game Awards Announcements
          • 29:48 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 is really good!
          • 42:31 Xbox is raising game prices and fighting the FTC
          • 48:24 Monster Hunter Rise is coming to other consoles…with some caveats
          • 51:34 What We’ve Been Playing
          • 54:29 Wrap Up
            • 56 min

          About Ode to Games

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          A weekly show that discusses the latest games and news. We also look back on classic games and obscurities you may have missed! Join Kevin Vallene, Logan Plant, and Zach Rost each week for a fun round…