The Gaming Outsider

On this week's episode, Scott, Josh, and Zach discuss game franchises that didn't have a single bad game in their respective series.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 13:58) Welcome/Introduction

(13:59 – 32:51) News/Trailers ("PUBG" breaking records, Nintendo Switch success, Nintendo Direct update)

(32:52 – 49:56) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Metroid: Samus Returns" (3DS)

(49:57 – 1:06:43) What has ZACH been playing? ("Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite", "Sudden Strike 4", "Madden 18")

(1:06:44 – 1:20:43) What has JOSH been playing? ("Destiny 2" [beaten], "Project Octopath Traveler" [demo])

(1:20:44 – 1:46:47) "From the Outside In" Topic: Perfect Video Game Franchises

(1:46:48 – 1:47:06) Closing

This week on The Gaming Outsider podcast, Scott and Josh welcome back to the show Nick Revels from the GO Community to talk about gaming with our spouses. We discuss whether or not we're lucky enough to have a significant other that games with us and what games we've played with them.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 7:40) Welcome/Introduction

(7:41 – 20:44) News/Trailers ("South Park's" Difficulty Slider Social Commentary, "L.A. Noire" re-release including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo's upcoming Direct)

(20:45 – 31:34) What has NICK been playing? ("Slime Rancher", Telltale's "Minecraft", "Batman", and "Guardians")

(31:35 – 54:34) What has JOSH been playing? ("Destiny 2")

(54:35 – 1:08:45) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Surf World Series")

(1:08:46 – 1:32:40) "From the Outside In" Topic: Gaming with Spouses

(1:32:41 – 1:33:17) Closing

This week on The Gaming Outsider podcast, we stick to the core hosts as we answer community questions from our Facebook group and Twitter page. News this week includes a retro Street Fighter II re-issue, mouse and keyboard support on Xbox One and Borderlands 3 rumors. Games we discuss this week are Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Yakuza Kiwami, Madden 2018 and Everybody's Golf. We even have an intro shout out from a very special guest!

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 9:38) Welcome/Introduction

(9:39 – 27:40) News/Trailers (Cartridge re-release of "Street Fighter II", Mouse/Keyboard Support on Xbox One, "Borderlands 3" unofficial announcement)

(27:41 – 38:55) What has ZACH been playing? ("Madden 18", "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice)

(38:56 – 55:06) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Life Is Strange: Before the Storm")

(55:07 – 1:14:47) What has JOSH been playing? ("Yakuza Kiwami", "Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle")

(1:14:48 – 1:44:22) "From the Outside In" Topic: Community Questions

(1:44:23 – 1:47:17) Closing

Scott and Josh welcome Eric Sandler, a Let's Play streamer from YouTube to the show to discuss about the use of the double jump mechanic in games. You'll also hear Josh's impressions of "Everybody's Golf" and "Uncharted: Lost Legacy (which both he and Scott finished).

Be sure to check out Eric's channel on YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBhTO1N7Me-gf49If9O-LyA

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 20:00) Welcome/Introduction

(20:01 – 39:41) News/Trailers (Rumor: "Bethesda: Game of Thrones", "Secret of Mana" remake, Xbox One/PS4 potential cross-play)

(39:42 – 49:17) What has ERIC been playing? ("No Man's Sky")

(49:18 – 57:29) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Uncharted: Lost Legacy")

(57:30 – 1:08:49) What has JOSH been playing? ("Everybody's Golf")

(1:08:50 – 1:26:15) "From the Outside In" Topic: Double Jumps in Games

(1:26:16 – 1:31:35) Listener Responses

(1:31:36 – 1:32:05) Closing

This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Rob Southgate (@robsouthgate) from Southgate Media Group to talk to use about video game documentaries. We also have some bonus content: an interview with video game documentary filmmaker Jeremy Snead (@Jeremy_snead). He's best-know for "Video Games: The Movie", but he stopped by to chat about his newest documentary series called, "Unlocked: The World of Games Revealed".

Be sure to check out Rob's latest projects and please consider contributing to his Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

"Podlife: Podcaster's Stories" (book): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/southgatemediagroup/podlife-podcasters-stories

3rd Annual Podcast Marathon: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/3rd-annual-smg-podcast-marathon#/

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 25:54) Welcome/Introduction

(25:55 – 46:00) SNES Preorder Madness

(46:01 – 1:01:46:) News/Trailers ("Battlefront II" new trailer, news from Gamescom, Bioware's ending support for "Mass Effect: Andromeda")

(1:01:47 – 1:09:39) What has ZACH been playing? ("Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice")

(1:09:40 – 1:20:49) What has JOSH been playing? ("Agents of Mayhem")

(1:20:50 – 1:26:47) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Uncharted: Lost Legacy")

(1:26:48 – 1:46:21) "From the Outside In" Topic: Video Game Documentaries

(1:46:22 – 2:01:16) Interview with Jeremy Snead, director of "Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed"

(2:01:17 – 2:01:57) Listener Responses

(2:01:58 – 2:08:45) Closing

This week, The Gaming Outsider welcome Alex Cardinale (@ZeGamerette) to talk to use about dating simulators.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 22:11) Welcome/Introduction

(22:12 – 46:36) News/Trailers (Nintendo's lawsuit, Crackdown 3's delay, eSports at the Olylmpics)

(46:37 – 47:25) What has ALEX been playing? ("Dream Daddy", "Choices", "Mystic Messenger")

(47:26 – 59:30) What has JOSH been playing? ("Sonic Mania")

(59:31 – 1:07:32) What has ZACH been playing? ("Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice")

(1:07:33 – 1:08:59) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Bioshock 2", "Mega Man Legacy Collection 2")

(1:09:00 – 1:14:19) Lucid Sound Headset Review

(1:14:20 – 1:21:52) "Slime-san" Review by Chris Behrensmeyer

(1:21:53 – 1:31:01) "From the Outside In" Topic: Dating Simulators

(1:31:02 – 1:31:54) Closing

We welcome Matt Slenker from Hashtag Game & Chill to discuss what's trending this week in gaming. Discussions include Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Titanfall 2's Frontier Defense mode, Shadow Tactics and our community topic surrounding remake trends in the future.

This week, the 'cast welcomes returning guest, Chris Owens (@CdoggzOn) to the show to talk about video game nostalgia. We discuss why we like going back to the well and whether or not we should. Scott also had an opportunity to interview Mel Kirk from Zen Studios, so you won't want to miss that.

It's Robby's final episode as a core host for The Gaming Outsider, and we're giving him a farewell sendoff after we do our monthly "Community Questions".

This week, Scott and Josh welcome Chris Pastor from "Geek End Cast" to talk about how often we revisit older games and whether or not they give us the same feelings we had when we originally played them.

You can interact with Chris in our Facebook group or on his Twitter @GeekEndCast or @ Visczen.

Be sure to join our Facebook Group and check out our web site at thegamingoutsider.com.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 13:45) Welcome/Introduction

(13:46 – 27:38) News/Trailers ("Kingdom Hearts 3" trailer, new game from the developer of "Her Story", "Star Wars: Battlefront II" info")

(27:39 – 36:50) What has CHRIS been playing? ("Destiny 2" [beta], "Breath of the Wild", "Overcooked", "Everwing")

(36:51 – 46:04) What has JOSH been playing? ("Shadow of Mordor" [beaten], "Virginia" [beaten])

(46:05 – 49:52) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Read Dead Redemption")

(49:53 – 1:17:33)"From the Outside In" Topic: Revisiting Older Games

(1:17:34 – 1:18:59) Closing