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  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 232 - Thief: Deadly Shadows, FGPA Emulation

    Welcome to episode 232

    Zaber is unwell with ‘The Rona’, so we have a special guest: Skazz is back!


    Skazz talks about what he’s been up to whilst he's been away, discussing his exploit with FGPA’s (Field Gate Programmable Array) emulation. A hardware device that can be used to emulate games instead of software for a more realistic feel. He talks about a couple of devices using it, specifically looking at; the analog pocket and Mister FGPA.

    Ram has been playing one of his favourite games from the early 2000s with Thief: Deadly Shadows. A game so good he's completed numerous times. He talks about making it work on modern systems with the Sneaky Upgrade mod, including some of its other cool features. As well as the story and mechices and comparing it to more modern games.

    we also discuss the classic console, the Neo Geo Pocket and the game Biomotor Unitron

    Notes:

    Hardware emulation using FGPA

    A device that uses them, the Analog Pocket

    An altitive with the Mister FGPA

    A short lived classic hand held the Neo Geo Pocket Color

    A great little Mecha game Biomotor Unitron

    A great stealth game and one of Ram’s favourites Thief Deadly Shadows

    An essential fan made patch the Sneaky Upgrade

    You can Join us for our next episode on Thursday 21st December 2023 18:30 GMT On

    Youtube

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    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch:

    TheSuffolkRam


    1 hr 30 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 231 - Control

    Welcome to episode 231

    We kick off in Rand(Nerds); tradition of going off on a tangent with Ram having a rant about metric vs imperial measuring systems and how the UK half-arsed it. Ram also talks about the joys of a full fibre connection.

    We get to hear a more sexy sounding danish man as Zaber has purchased a new mic, a shure SM7B with will make you ears enjoy this podcast even more.
    Ram then talks about throwing concrete in peoples faces and dealing with strange objects in the game Control from remedy, great fun with only a few minor quibbles. But made up with plenty of floating and flinging action. He also talks about the SCP Foundation which must have inspired the game.
    We also talk about streaming games with the Nvidia Shield and Valve Steam Link

    Notes:

    You too can sound as good as Zabermoul with a Shure SM7B

    A great site for creative writing with the SCP Foundation

    A excellent game inspired from the above in Control

    Nvidia’s game streaming device the Nvidia Shield

    And Valves service for streaming from your PC with Steam Link

    You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Wednesday 6th December 2023 18:30 GMT On

    Youtube
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    Also check out our next game night on Thursday 7th May at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch:



    1 hr 26 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 230 - Penumbra Overture, Five nights at Freddy (Movie), CopenHell 2023

    Welcome to episode 230

    In this episode we welcome Zabermoul talks about his time at Copenhell, a metal music festival held annually in Denmark, He talks about the bands he saw, getting pissed, and the problems of being an early riser.As well as the costs


    He also recently took his daughter to see the Five Nights at Freddy's film. After a brief talk about the film and its (lacking) gory content, We discuss what things scare us in both film and games, and the types of horror we like/dislike.

    This leads us to ram talking about Penumbra Overture, Frictional Games first game. He talks about seeing the many mechanics they would use in future series like Amnesia and Soma, as well as those that would get removed later on for good reasons.

    We have a brief talk about The Witcher TV series, and Henry Cavell departure, and how this gives Ram hope for the upcoming Warhammer 40k TV Series. Zaber also talk about his love of watching Battle Bots

    Notes:

    Perhaps the best music festival in the world: Copenhell

    Plus check out some of Zaber recommendations below
    Architects
    Spritbox
    Sleep Token

    Kid friendly horror in Five Nights at Freddy’s the Movie

    Frictional Games first foray into horror with Penumbra Overture

    Remember, only 3 seasons of The Witcher

    Metal machine destroying each other in BattleBots

    Our next livestream will be on November 23rd at 18:30 GMT, check it out at the links below to watch

    Youtube
    Twitch:

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 22nd November at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch:

    TheSuffolkRam

    1 hr 18 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 229 - Portal 2, Darkwood, For the King

    Welcome to episode 229

    apologies for the audio in the episode, with our new host joining us we’re having to iron out a few issues


    In this episode we welcome Zabermoul to the podcast, hes guested as couple of times in the past and now back as a regular host.

    We kick off with Zaber discussing Portal 2, a game which somehow he amazingly hasn’t ever played before. We talk about the gameplay and humour of the game.

    Ram talks about a game he should love called Darkwood, but has had a few issues bouncing off of. It's a top down, survival horror game with some great atmosphere and interesting story.

    We also talk about For the King, a game we’re now playing for games night, a board game like rpg about defeating evil in a fantasy land.

    We also discuss grinding in games, the new Five Night and Freddy's film and a brief discussion on our recent 24-hour stream

    Notes:

    One of the best puzzle games ever made with Portal 2
    https://www.thinkwithportals.com/

    Interesting concept and unique style for a horror game with Darkwood
    https://www.darkwoodgame.com/

    Kill mobs, get better gear, and defeat the evil in the land with For the King
    https://curvegames.com/our-games/for-the-king/

    Our next livestream will be on November 9th at 18:30 GMT, check it out at the links below

    Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/randnerds

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 8th November at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch:

    TheSuffolkRam: https://www.twitch.tv/thesuffolkram


    1 hr 10 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 228 - 24 hour livestream recap, Salvation

    Welcome to episode 228

    You’ll have noticed that Skazz is not with us for this podcast. Unfortunately life has got in the way and Skazz has had to (hopefully) temporarily step away from the podcast. We still have plan to continual, which will be discuss more at the end


    In this episode, Ram has a recap of our 24 hour live stream and discusses the games we played including Escape First Alchemist, Gang Beasts, Armello, Fall Guys, Human Fall Flat, Hunt Showdown and Portal 2. With a little overview of each, and what he thought of them.

    He also discusses the tv series Salvation from a few years ago, its about an asteroid that's on its way to collide with earth and how they try to stop it, unfortunately the other part of the plot interferes with the central premise and makes it somewhat a disappointment.

    Finally, a brief talk about the future of the podcast, plan and possible changed coming ahead

    Notes:

    Short single or co-op puzzle game in Escape First Alchemist

    Super fun multiplayer fighting game with Gand Beasts

    Kill the evil king before it too late in the beautiful digital board game Armello

    Fun a brightly coloured battle royal as a tv series in Fall Guys

    Fun co-op puzzler with dodgy physics in Human Fall Flat

    One of our favourite game Hunt Showdown

    Zaber know thinks with Portals in Portal 2

    Starts good, but fall off in season 2, Salvation

    Next livestream TBC, but keep an eye on youtube for an update

    Youtube

    Twitch

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 11th Octorber at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

    TheSuffolkRam


    48 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 227 - Kill it with fire

    Welcome to episode 227

    We discuss Google vs Apple with regards to keeping phones up to date and stopping support and security updates. We also discuss why and when we upgrade our devices.



    We have a brief discussion on how bad we are at Hunt: Showdown and the many missed opportunities due to panic aiming


    we also discuss our upcoming 24 livestream, ram going mad over game engines graphics, And his bout of madness when fighting spiders in games, and the simple trick to make anything cute.

    Notes:

    When will your device loose support? Check out here

    How does the human eye compare to a camera? Some info here

    Hunt and miss shots at other players in Hunt: Showdown

    Never be an early adopter, as Ram found out with PhysX card

    Take revenge on spiders in Kill it with Fire

    Using a shotgun to take out insects with the Bug -A-Salt

    You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 7th Octorber 2023 21:30 GMT+1, and also join us for our 24hour live strem on the 30th September starting around 8am GMT+1 On

    Youtube
    Twitch

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 11th Octorber at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

    Skazz
    TheSuffolkRam


    1 hr 23 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 226 - Meeple Station, Ghostwire: Tokyo

    Welcome to episode 226

    Skazz is back on the road with his bike after many years of non-riding, we discuss some old planned road trips and possibly of going on one next year.

    Ram has been causing space based carnage in meeple stations, A game similar to rimworld but with some big drawbacks, and differently not a version 1 game. We learn how many stations Ram has doomed to a horrific death via mis-managment, including lack of plumbing, sentient poos and misplaced ladders

    Skazz has also finished Ghostwire: Tokyo, played on the steam deck he discuss his thought on the game and gives some similar feed back to what Ram described.

    Notes:

    Have your own toilet disaster in Meeple Station

    Skazz has finishedGhostwire: Tokyo

    You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 23rd September 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On

    Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/randnerds

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 27th September at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

    Skazz: https://www.twitch.tv/sk4zzi0us

    TheSuffolkRam: https://www.twitch.tv/thesuffolkram


    1 hr 12 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 225 - Call of Cthulhu TTRPG

    Welcome to episode 225

    Sorry for any audio issues in this episode, a mysterious hum from realms unknown upset the recording and Skazz had some fun removing it.

    Ram is back, and with Skazz having life getting in the way, he save us all by taking the stage to talk about an TTRPG he’s just picked up - Call of Cthulhu.

    He goes over the rules in depth, comparing it to D&D 5e and the strengths and weaknesses of both systems. Including character creation, combat, skill and how more RP heavy this game is.

    We also have a brief discussion on RPG podcasts

    Notes:

    Drive your friend mad a the table with Call of Cthulhu

    An actual play Call of Cthulhu podcast with some fine British gents

    And a likewise D&D podcast with some excitable Americians

    Fancy getting into CoC? well here are the quick start rules

    A mini adventure for you to try solo

    And the character sheet you’ll need

    You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 9th September 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On

    Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/randnerds

    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 30th August at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

    Skazz: https://www.twitch.tv/sk4zzi0us

    TheSuffolkRam: https://www.twitch.tv/thesuffolkram


    1 hr 6 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 224 - Quality of ports, AKIBA’S TRIP

    Welcome to episode 224

    Ram has had a family emergency and was unable to attend, so Skazz is flying solo.



    Skazz talk’s about the porting of games and how techniques are used to make lower res game look better and how they don’t always work. As well as how hardware plays into the situation and the lack of VRAM on PC graphic cards causing issues


    The first game he uses as an example is AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, a PSP game that is poorly optimised. As a comparison, AKIBA’S TRIP: undead and undressed despite being a Vita game play much better

    Notes:

    A PSP game ported to switch, AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed

    A switch game ported properly, AKIBA’S TRIP: undead and undressed

    You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 26th August 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On

    Youtube
    Twitch

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 16th August at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

    Skazz
    TheSuffolkRam


    39 min
  • Rand(Nerds); Episode 223 - Ghostwire Tokoyo

    Welcome to episode 223

    Ram has been saving spirits in Ghostrie Tokyo, we talk about the mechanics of the game, what makes side quotes interesting. Ram also shows his lack of knowledge of Japan and discusses the game world and Japanese folk law. We also talk about the free update -’The Spiders Thread’



    Skazz give an internet update, and talk about the joys of networking,


    We also discuss Ram finding a mysterious mouse and the origin of church pews

    Notes:

    Save ghost and talk to dogs in Ghostwire Tokyo

    You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 12th Auguest 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On

    Youtube
    Twitch

    Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 16th May at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

    Skazz
    TheSuffolkRam


    1 hr 46 min

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A Bi-weekly podcast were two self-confessing nerds discuss games, film and other random stuff