The chunky beginnings to the 3D environments we know and love today is now officially on the backlog chopping block!!! Will the game be able to overcome its aged mechanics and graphics to make it into the hall? Does its legacy hold true to this day? Is Jared's lack of old-school tolerance going to sink this otherwise legendary ship? Is this game even fun to play?! We answer all these and more in the latest episode of the Hall of Games, and I think you'll be surprised at our final verdict! Plus--cartoons, Spider-Man, and Bidenflation.

TIMESTAMPS:

01:04 - Inflation woes

06:08 - Housekeeping

8:42 - Q: our favorite childhood cartoons?

14:13 - Tha Games We Playin'

38:14 - {DEFAULT}: Do games have a place in academics?

54:29 - THE PICK - Super Mario 64

You'll probably be able to guess whether or not the 7th highest selling game of all time makes it into the esteemed Hall. Take a listen!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:30 - Housekeeping

02:08 - Q: The Music Game

9:57 - Tha Games We Playin'

21:03 - {DEFAULT}: Would we ever do stand-up?

34:00 - THE PICK - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Jared and I gush over the seminal Mario Galaxy!

TIMESTAMPS:

01:29 - Housekeeping

03:04 - Q: Would we colonize Mars?

08:49 - Tha Games We WANT to Play

17:23 - {DEFAULT}: Near-death experiences

29:35 - PICK - Super Mario Galaxy

Perhaps the only episode we do that combines two games in a franchise! Do Portals 1 and 2 have what it takes to collectively make it into the hallowed Hall? Does 1 hold back 2? Or vice verse?! Did Jared vibe with Portal, or did he yearn for a more action-heavy title? Anything could happen in the latest episode of the Hall of Games!

Timestamps:

04:47 - Housekeeping

06:11 - Q: What punishments would we assign each other in purgatory?

10:25 - Tha Games We Playin'

22:28 - {DEFAULT}: Best console?

28:44 - PICK of the week: Portal franchise

1:39:56 - 🎶 Still Alive 🎶

What will perhaps go down as the most fascinating and unique video game released in 2022--Neon White--is our next conversation. Does this slightly bizarre but geeky freaky game have what it takes to pass our evaluation? Will the Hall gain another title, or will Neon White prove to have flown too close to the sun? More episodes coming soon!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:36 - Housekeeping

01:55 - Q: Best vacation spot?

06:30 - Tha Games We Playin

08:11 - {DEFAULT}: Best video game console DISCUSSED

19:09 - Pick of the Week - Neon White

Jared and I spend a good hour talking about the Pick of the Week (which does not make sense chronologically)... and then another hour on our Yearly Reaping!!! This one is a doozy! Behold the days before Josh's child was born.

Timestamps:

04:43 - Housekeeping

06:30 - Our #J4 Independence Day Celebrations

12:58 - Tha Games We Playin'

35:21 - {DEFAULT}: The Backlog Reaping 2022

01:13:24 - THE PICK - Super Mario Sunshine

Another meaty podcast covering perhaps the most drop-dead gorgeous game on the face of the planet. Can you tell we enjoyed Sucker Punch's latest? BUT was it original enough to make it into the esteemed Hall of Games? Timestamps break it down via topics, see below!

Timestamps:

04:48 - Housekeeping

06:05 - If you could live in any historical era, which would you choose?

10:31 - Tha Games We Playin'

18:28 - {DEFAULT} - Is Josh an unhealthy gamer?

36:43 - THE PICK: Ghost of Tsushima

We couldn't help but talk just a little bit more about our most recent successful entry into the Hall of Games--Elden Ring! And trust us, this ain't the last you heard of it. This is basically just your 2022.

Our meatiest episode to date would of course be for Elden Ring!!! You may be able to predict what our verdict is here... buckle up for an amazing conversation about an amazing game. Timestamps break it down via topics, see below!

Timestamps:

00:45 - Housekeeping

04:42 - Do we protest??

09:10 - Tha Games We Playin'

15:58 - {DEFAULT} - Tips to avoid burning out

32:18 - THE PICK: Elden Ring

This was recorded in April but here we are in June lol. Enjoy the episode! Elden Ring is recorded and up next!

Timestamps:

01:30 - Housekeeping

02:10 - Tha Games We Playin'

09:18 - {DEFAULT} - What are we grappling with?

31:50 - THE PICK: Dark Souls III