Plus One Player: The Video Games Podcast

Do you enjoy dating sims, but don't want your friends to know? Do you spend countless hours organizing lockers and closets filled with in-game resources? Get it off your chest! In Episode 39, the Ombra Gaming Crew talk about their gaming guilty pleasures, and share some video game secrets that nobody knows about.

Patch Notes 7.26.18 Include:

• NBA Playgrounds 2 picking up 2K Sports as their publisher
• Discord striking a Final Fantasy server over NSFW content
• The future of Xbox, and Microsoft's interest in cloud-based gaming

Thank you to our amazing Patrons for another wonderful month of support! Patreon is the reason we are able to keep Ombra going, and we appreciate all of you!

This week, the Ombra Gaming Crew are joined by The Hastagonist for a dive into the data side of video games! What genres are most popular in 2018? How many gamers play on mobile? What is the age breakdown of video gamers today? Tune in for a look at the data behind the industry.

Patch Notes 7.19.18 Include:

• Neil Blomkamp showing interest in making a video game
• No Man's Sky launching its latest update: NEXT
• Guerrilla Games expanding their dev team to increase the pace of production
• Fortnite crossing the $1 billion threshold with in-game purchases alone

Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!

Enjoy competitive gaming? Love watching the Overwatch League? You're not alone. Join Manny, Steve, Matt, and special guest Dr. Joey Gawrysiak for a deep dive into the world of eSports. What does the business side of competitive gaming look like? How can eSports combat toxicity? Is eSports here to stay? Tune in for a look behind the scenes of competitive video gaming.

Patch Notes 7.15.18 Include:

• Reddit sleuths uncovering hidden secrets within the runes found throughout God of War.
• The reported changes that are coming with World of Warcraft 's Battle for Azeroth pre-battle patch.
• Metal Gear turning 31 years old!

Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!

*Light spoiler warning for God of War from 50:00 - 52:19*

Have a friend who is new to gaming? Trying to convince a family member to buy a console? Manny, Steve, and Matt have you covered! In Episode 36, the Ombra Gaming Crew run through some recommendations for new gamers across a variety of platforms.

Patch Notes 6.08.18 Include:

• Writers from Guild Wars 2 fired after calling out a fan on Twitter
• An open-world Star Wars game (codenamed Project Rag-Tag) may use Uncharted creator's characters
• Dead Island 2 confirmed to still be in development

Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!

In Episode 35, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss what games have defined this generation. Which games for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC have shaped the industry? Tune in and join the discussion!

Patch Notes 6.28.18 Include:

• Stranger Things coming to be the first Telltale Games entry on their new engine.

• Nintendo reportedly promising to curate and streamline the eShop

• Google reportedly planning a gaming console to rival Playstation and Xbox

Check out the Noclip documentary about the making of Horizon Zero Dawn here!

Join us at the In3 Incubator on July 20th in Washington DC for a full day of Xbox and PC Gaming fun and competition! We'll be doing a live recording of the Ombra Gaming Podcast - so register here!

Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!

In Episode 34, the Manny and Steve are joined by Twitch streamer Emily Barkiss for a discussion about the current state of streaming. What challenges do streamers face whenever they go online? What streaming trends are developing today? Join in the discussion!

Patch Notes 6.24.18 Include:

• Internet sleuths discovering an intriguing nod to Give Me An Answer by Low Roar in the recent E3 trailer of Death Stranding

• The recently released Minecraft commercial, which highlights the Nintendo and Microsoft collaboration

Thank you to our Patrons for another amazing month of support!

• Tambo

• Phase

• Horizons PD

• Magnum

• Remi

• The Hashtagonist

Join Manny, Steve, and friend of the show Kate as they breakdown and discuss Detroit: Become Human!

Warning! If you have not completed the Detroit: Become Human, and intend to avoid spoilers - turn back now! This episode contains story and gameplay details from the entire game.

In Episode 33, the Ombra Gaming Crew are joined by Jimmy Good from the Critical Reviews Podcast for an extra-long recap of E3 2018! Relive the hype from all the big announcements and reveals from this year's major E3 showcases!

Check out Critical Reviews' Splinter Cell Wishlist video here!

Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!

In Episode 32, the Ombra Gaming Crew share some of their favorite gaming memories from childhood. Enjoy stories about Mortal Kombat, Wavebird Controllers, and SOCOM on this trip down memory lane!

Patch Notes 6.07.18 Include:

• The recently released Hitman 2 trailer
• The recent announcement from Steam regarding what will be allowed on the Steam Store
• Days Gone release date being pushed to 2019

As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com!

Special thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!

Check out Super Bunnyhop's video on the journey of Hitman!