The Gaming Outsider

Scott, Josh, and Robby have an interesting discussion about the games that have been dubbed as "Walking Simulators".  We each have our favorites, and we discuss the merits of this genre that seems to be either "you love it" or "you hate it".  There's also plenty of news to discuss, including the Oculus Rift's price reveal and a release date for "Homefront: the Revolution".

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 9:13) Welcome/Introduction

(9:14 – 35:52) What have you been playing?

(35:53 – 58:26) News/Trailers

(58:27 – 1:23:47) "From the Outside In" Topic: Walking Simulators

(1:23:48– 1:26:43) Closing

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Scott asks Josh about his experience completing the campaign of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 3", which he played on Xbox One.  Josh has played every single campaign in the series since the original and has enjoyed every one.  But did he enjoy the latest entry?

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 3:18) Welcome/Introduction

(3:19 – 4:12) Early impressions

(4:13 – 5:09) Story

(5:10 – 6:29) Gameplay

(6:30 – 9:39) Good set pieces/spectacle

(9:40 – 12:01) Cheap/bullet-sponge enemies

(12:02 – 12:43) Co-op mechanic

(12:44 – 17:08) Leveling system & "new power" mechanic

(17:09 – 18:09) Nightmare Mode (zombies)

(18:10 – 20:56) Final Thoughts

(21:00 – 25:05) What we want next in the Call of Duty series

(25:06 – 26:53) Closing

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The whole GO 'Cast is here this week for our first "weekly episode" of the new year, so we figured we'd talk about our most-anticipated games of 2016.  We also discuss some information about the next game in the Assassin's Creed universe as well as a console port for the "A Boy and His Blob" remake.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 11:03) Welcome/Introduction

(11:04 – 44:00) What have you been playing?

(44:01 – 52:11) News/Trailers

(52:12 – 1:12:00) "From the Outside In" Topic: Most Anticipated games of 2016

(1:12:01 – 1:13:43) Closing

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Scott and Josh welcome first-time guest Aron Hughes II from the GO Community to discuss their experience with "Need For Speed" on the PS4 and Xbox One.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 1:47) Welcome/Introduction

(1:48 – 4:37) Our experience with actual cars/racing and racing games in general

(4:38 – 9:56) Balance between arcade/simulation & customization

(9:57 – 14:07) Cinematics/story

(14:08 – 16:45) Graphics (transition from video to gameplay)

(16:46 – 19:14) Open world/story mechanics

(19:15 – 23:42) Game mechanics

(23:43 – 28:37) Online requirements

(28:38 – 32:05) Final Thoughts

(32:06 – 32:55) Closing

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It's that time of year where we decide (for the first time in Gaming Outsider history) what our individual and collective Games of the Year are.  We even dive into what our community voted as their favorite.  Lots of good discussion, and you might be surprised by our overall pick for 2015.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 2:49) Welcome/Introduction

(2:50 – 27:07) Most memorable/important news stories of 2015

(27:08 – 37:49) Predictions for 2015

(37:50 – 48:32) Best New Franchise, Best Online Multiplayer Game, Most Underrated Game

(48:33 – 1:21:36) Top 5 Favorites of 2015

(1:21:37 – 1:23:11) GO Community's Favorite of 2015

(1:23:12 – 1:38:25) Gaming Outsider GOTY

(1:38:26 – 1:38:54) Closing

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Scott and Josh welcome returning guest Chase Christensen to join in the discussion on two new controllers that were released recently.  Both Josh have had experience with Xbox One's Elite Controller, and Josh has also spent a few days with the Steam Controller.  By the end of the discussion, you should have a good idea as to which you should pick up (if either).

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 1:39) Welcome/Introduction

(1:40 – 19:23) Steam Controller

(19:24 – 40:46) Elite Controller

(40:47 – 41:44) Closing

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Scott's back after his bout with the crud just in time to discuss with Josh, Zach, and Robby about their favorite gaming-related Christmas memories.  There's also a bit of Star Wars: the Force Awakens discussion as well as news about Kojima's new logo and Konami's announcement of a new Metal Gear Solid game.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 10:33) Welcome/Introduction

(10:34 – 27:13) What have you been playing?

(27:14 – 42:27) News/Trailers

(42:28 – 1:12:43) "From the Outside In" Topic: Christmas Video Game Memories

(1:12:44 – 1:14:38) Closing

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Josh, Zach, and Robby discuss news About Kojima's just production company and its partnering with Sony as well as . The guys also discuss their (and our listeners) favorite video game scores.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 7:44) Welcome/Introduction

(7:45 – 26:22) What have you been playing?

(26:23 – 41:26) News/Trailers

(41:27 – 54:16) "From the Outside In" Topic: Musical Scores in Video Games

(54:17 – 58:03) Closing

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Scott and Josh get together to sing their praises of "Life Is Strange" from developer Dontnod.  There's a spoiler-free segment followed by a discussion about their decisions made in each of the five episodes.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 0:40) Welcome/Introduction

(0:40 – 3:18) "Life Is Strange" General Information

(3:19 – 6:01) Story

(6:02 – 8:12) Rewind Mechanic

(8:13 – 9:56) Art Style

(9:57 – 12:38) Comparison to Telltale Games

(12:39 – 14:00) Dialogue Choice Consequences

(14:01 – 16:00) Music

(16:01 – 18:43) Final Thoughts

(18:43 – 19:07) Spoiler Introduction

(19:08 – 23:02) Spoiler Discusson (Episode 1: "Chrysalis")

(23:03 – 27:17) Spoiler Discusson (Episode 2: "Out of Time")

(27:18 – 31:57) Spoiler Discusson (Episode 3: "Chaos Theory")

(31:58 – 36:32) Spoiler Discusson (Episode 4: "Dark Room")

(36:33 – 44:49) Spoiler Discusson (Episode 5: "Polarized")

(44:50 – 47:06) Closing

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Scott, Josh, and Zach welcome Alaina Grimm, who attended the PlayStation Experience (PSX) this past weekend.  They discuss the keynote presentation as well as the many other experiences that Alaina had on the show floor.  This week's "From the Outside In" topic is a listener question about which three games we would choose if we could only choose three for the rest of our lives.

Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:

(0:00 – 6:29) Welcome/Introduction

(6:30 – 19:45) Games we've been playing

(19:46 – 22:03) Alaina's Experience at the Keynote

(22:04 – 24:50) PSX Keynote: "Uncharted 4: a Thief's End"

(24:51 – 30:01) PSX Keynote: "Final Fantasy VII Remake"

(30:02 – 34:25) PSX Keynote: PlayStation VR

(34:26 – 36:21) PSX Keynote: "Ni No Kuni 2"

(36:20 – 39:46) PSX Keynote: "Ratchet and Clank"

(39:47 – 41:28) PSX Keynote: "Brutal" and "Hob"

(41:29 – 42:35) PSX Keynote: "Destiny" Sparrow Racing

(42:36 – 47:15) PSX Keynote: "Ni'Oh"

(47:16 – 48:43) PSX Keynote: "Full Throttle" and "Day of the Tentacle" HD Remasters

(48:44 – 1:02:57) Alaina's first-hand experience at PSX

(1:02:58 – 1:18:58) From the Outside In Topic: "If you could only choose 3 games to play for the rest of your life, what would they be?"

(1:18:59 – 1:20:20) Closing

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