The Game Under Podcast

The Game Under Podcast

By Tom Towers & Phil FoggLeisureVideo Games
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The Game Under Podcast episodes

  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 125

    After seven years Tom and Phil re-play and give their impressions of That Game Company's Journey, but not before giving impressions of Minecraft Dungeons (and Diablo III on Switch), Final Fantasy VII Remake, Resident Evil 3 Remake and final impressions of Sky: Children of Light (coming soon to Switch). We also spritz in some Trademark Banter about the SNES and cover some of the latest news in gaming.

    Phil also discovers that he can rip ESRB rating descriptions for his review copy.

    2 hr 16 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 124

    Intro 0:00:05 Game Under Obituries Feature 0:00:48 Hiroshi Yamauchi 0:08:14 Nelson Mandela 0:12:22 Richie Benaud 0:15:45 Saturo Iwata 0:21:55 Sean Price 0:29:34 Rick May Outro 0:39:33 Thanks for Listening

    41 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 123

    Tom Towers Reacts…to the news in our most recent episode and we also review a couple of indie games, The Last Day of June and Death and Taxes. We also have some Trademark Banter and lots more.

    Thanks for listening.

    1 hr 34 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 121

    Smugcast Banter 0:00:15 Puzzle Talk With Gagandeep Singh and Tom Towers 0:02:00 Smugcast Without Intro 0:02:45 Gagan Has Not Published a Podcast in a Year (Who could tell?) Discussion of Top Ten Game Selections from the Endless Backlog Podcast 0:02:46 DMC5 Talk Stylish Action Update 0:12:00 Bayonettaminute Onto Shooters 0:21:00 Doom Discussion 0:26:30 Fornite 0:28:00 Netcode & Boomer Shooters Breaking Down Resident Evil 6 0:33:15 How Bloodrayne and RE6 are Alike 0:39:00 Resident Evil 3 Remake Impressions & Extended Conversation about Resident Evil New Releases 0:53:00 Animal Crossing 0:56:50 Ori: The Will of the Wisps & Original Ori (Castlevania Talk follows) 1:13:53 Similarities with Shovel Knight & Extended Conversation about Metroidvanias 1:47:02 The Score from Gagan Antichamber 1:48:45 Dvader's Review of Tom Towers #2 Best Game of the 2010's A Critique of Game Under's Top Ten Games of the 2010's 1:50:08 The List Gagan Puts Together His Top 10 of the 2010's Live 2:22:22 "F*ck it, we'll do it live!" Super Smash Bros. 2:44:30 Tom asks for Gagan's take on SSB.

    2 hr 56 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 120

    Tom Towers and Aaron "Cellar Monster" Mullin return to discuss Devil May Cry 3.

    Introduction 0:00:09 Aaron "Cellar Monster" Mullin Returns Feature - Devil May Cry 3 0:01:46 It's Influences and Place in the Series 0:08:43 Discussion of Bosses 0:18:40 Level Design 0:38:57 What's to Come in DMC4 and 5. 0:42:30 "Remember Console Wars?" 0:43:19 Overrated? 0:52:45 Weapons Discussion 0:58:00 Fighting Styles 1:02:25 Music 1:09:55 Story and Characters 1:20:20 Dante Voice Acting 1:26:00 Tom's and Aarny's Score 1:30:00 Broader Discussion of the Genre and Aging First Impressions 2:04:10 Astral Chain (and back to DMC) Outro (The views and opinions expressed by Aaron Mullin do not necessarily reflect the views or position of The Game Under Podcast) 2:10:40 VGPress and Defamation

    2 hr 17 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 119

    Trademark Banter 0:09:00 Game Under the Podcast 0:34:00 How We Schedule the Show & Bushfires 0:04:30 Tom's Feature gameunder.net/doesreadingmakeyousmarter 0:07:20 Wattum, XBOX Antiperspirant, SpyHunter 0:08:00 How we Decided out Top Ten of 2010's

    First Impressions 0:16:05 Fortnite

    The Last Trademark Banter 0:19:30 Vegan Yoghurt Review

    First Impressions 0:22:30 Halo Reach for PC, Newly Released We also discussed on episodes 54 and 55 0:38:22 Gears 5 and it's history 0:59:58 Pokemon Sword / Shield

    1 hr 23 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 118

    Tom and Phil go over Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019, Call of Duty WWII and Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, and if you don't like Call of Duty, listen anyway as we go deep on various gaming topics and writing themes while examining the topic. We also discuss briefly the new Xbox. Thanks for listening.

    1 hr 12 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 117

    In this week's episode Tom gives his final impressions of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019, and we also touch on the action film Demolition Man, and one of the first MOBAs Future Cop LAPD for the original Playstation. We also talk about our preferred keyboard selections for PC.

    2 hr 2 min
  • The Game Under Podcast Episode 116
    In this episode of the Game Under Podcast, Tom Towers and Phil Fogg dive into a wide-ranging and often humorous discussion that blends video game commentary with philosophical critique. The episode centers on a book club-style analysis of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged and its thematic connections to the video game Bioshock. The hosts explore how Bioshock draws from Rand's objectivist philosophy, particularly through its portrayal of a failed libertarian utopia. They critique Rand's writing style, philosophical inconsistencies, and the narrative flaws in Atlas Shrugged, contrasting it with her earlier work The Fountainhead, which they find more coherent and artistically compelling. They also reflect on how Bioshock may unintentionally mirror Rand's themes rather than effectively critique them, ultimately concluding that while the game is aesthetically rich, it lacks the philosophical depth to serve as a true counterpoint to Rand's ideology. Beyond the central discussion, the podcast meanders through various tangents, including commentary on Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's actions against Zenimax, Halloween's cultural adoption in Australia, and the quality of vegan fast food options like the Rebel Whopper. These digressions add a layer of casual, conversational charm to the episode, showcasing the hosts' dynamic rapport and shared interests in gaming, politics, and culture. The episode concludes with reflections on the broader implications of libertarianism, the influence of Ayn Rand on modern political thought, and a humorous wrap-up that teases future discussions on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The tone throughout is irreverent, critical, and intellectually curious, making for an engaging and thought-provoking listen.
    1 hr 43 min

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Tom Towers and Phil Fogg discuss the latest video game news, give impressions and reviews of the games they are playing and discuss issues in the video game industry, all from a unique Australian…