The Joy of Gaming Podcast

By Rich Lepore

On The Joy of Gaming Podcast, we celebrate video games, the video games industry, and the awesome world of limited physical gaming media. Each episode is hosted by Rich Lepore and Brandon Brino.... more

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October 13, 2014 Special Edition - Marvel Movie News feat. Iron Man 4, Doctor Strange, ASM, FF and More
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Special Edition:
Marvel Movie News - Iron Man 4, Doctor Strange, Amazing Spider-Man, FF and More
On this comics-themed special edition episode, we discuss all
of the latest superhero movie news leading up to New York Comic-Con. But with all
of the gossip, rumors and speculation swirling around on the internet over the
past few weeks, we are admittedly left with far more questions than answers. Has
Robert Downey Jr. really signed on to reprise his role in Iron Man 4? Is the Doctor
Strange movie confirmed – or isn't it?
What is the future of The Amazing
Spider-Man franchise in light of the second film’s under-performance at the
box office? And what’s up with Marvel and all of this drama surrounding Fox’s
upcoming Fantastic Four film? We
tackle these questions and more, and give our overall thoughts on the exciting
(and very unpredictable) world of comic book movies.
And of course, no comic book podcast would be complete
without talking about the books we’ve been reading over the past few weeks. Our
discussion includes: The Fuse by
Anthony Johnston and Justin Greenwood, Green
Arrow: The Longbow Hunters by Mike Grell, Southern Bastards by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour, Batgirl by Gail Simone and Ardian Syaf, Nailbiter by Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson,
Gotham Academy by Becky Cloonan and
Karl Kerschl, Batman Eternal by Scott
Snyder, James Tynion IV et al, Suicide
Risk by Mike Carey and Elena Casagrande, Sherlock Bones by Yuma Ando and Yuki Sato, Gangsta by Kohske, and more.
One thing is certain – judging from the latest crop of comic
book and graphic novel releases, the film industry has some amazing source
material for the films of the future. This…is the Joy of Comics!
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1h 31min
September 16, 2014 Episode 49 - Fall Gaming Preview 2014
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 49:
Fall Gaming Preview 2014
On this episode of the Joy of Gaming podcast, we (Rich and
Jordan) bring you a celebration of our favorite season of the year. That’s
right, Fall gaming season is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more
excited to discuss all of the exciting games we will all be playing over the
next few months. From Assassin’s Creed Unity
to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel to Super Smash Bros. 4 (and beyond), this
Fall is shaping up to be a season to remember. And whether you’re the type to
get overly hyped (like Rich), or remain cautiously optimistic (like Jordan), there’s
no denying that there’s a lot of gaming joy right around the corner.
But before we look ahead to gaming’s near-future, there’s the small matter of gaming’s present to
address. If you’ve been on the internet at all for the past few years, there’s
no doubt that you’ve heard the hype surrounding Destiny, Bungie’s new “shared-world shooter,” and the first new IP
created by the company since they left the Halo
franchise in 343’s capable hands. But does Destiny
- and for that matter, can any game – live up to the seemingly impossible hype?
We discuss all sides of the issue, and square off on the merits and
shortcomings of Fall’s first gigantic release. We also talk about the other
games we’ve been playing recently, including Minecraft for Xbox One, Velocity
2X, and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls –
Ultimate Evil Edition.
And although there’s
a lot to be excited about, we still manage to meet our regular responsibilities
of bringing you the latest gaming news, a complete site update, and a whole lot
more. So come along, grab a controller, and take a look into gaming’s crystal
ball with us – the view is quite impressive indeed. This…is the Joy of Gaming!
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2h 7min
September 09, 2014 Special Edition - Fall Television Preview 2014
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Special Edition:
Fall Television Preview 2014On this special edition episode of the TJOG podcast, we (Rich and
Jordan) take a small detour away from games to talk about all of the exciting
Fall TV shows premiering over the next few weeks. And I do mean all. From the shows we’re most excited
about (like Gotham and The Flash) to the shows we have very
little chance of watching (State of
Affairs and Bad Judge spring to
mind), we discuss a total of 47 new premieres and returning favorites, and let
you know which ones are at the top of our individual must-watch lists.
Our discussion includes: How to Get Away with Murder, Forever,
Scorpion, Constantine, Gotham, The Flash, Marvel Agents of Shield, Doctor
Who, Intruders, Gracepoint, A to Z, Selfie, Marry Me, Cristela, Ascension, The Affair, The Mysteries of Laura, Z
Nation, Stalker, American Horror
Story: Freakshow, Star Wars: Rebels,
Mike Tyson Mysteries, and many, many
more.
This is the season when we find out which new shows will become
hits, which shows will miss, and which shows will be cancelled after two
episodes like last year’s Lucky 7. This…is
the Joy of Fall TV!
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1h 36min
August 25, 2014 Episode 48 - Rogue Legacy, Shovel Knight and the Joy of Hard Games
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 48:
Rogue Legacy, Shovel Knight and the Joy of Hard Games
Prepare yourself! On this episode, we (Rich and Jordan)
welcome not one, but two
special guests (Adam and Kelsey) for an epic discussion of difficulty in video
games, and the rise and fall (and rise again) of the “Hard Game.” We also talk
about the games we've been playing recently, touch on the latest in gaming
news, delve into some website updates, and much, much more.
First up, it’s all about the games, and since it’s been a
few weeks since our last “what we’ve been playing” segment, there’s quite a bit
to talk about. Our discussion includes: Rogue
Legacy, Shovel Knight, Rise of the NecroDancer, Dark Souls, The Room, Silent Hill:
Downpour, Motocross Madness, Hearthstone, Star Trek, Resident Evil 4 HD,
Amy and more.
Then it’s on to gaming news, including: Casey Hudson’s somewhat sudden departure from Bioware, the latest “evolution”
of the release-date for Evolve, the leak
(and subsequent announcement) of Assassin’s
Creed: Rogue, and some Diablo III:
Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition updates. We also take a quick look
at what’s new on the website, including Guardians,
Star Trek, the Destiny Beta,
gaming memories, and more.
And finally, for the main event, we regroup to discuss our
love/hate relationship with “Hard Games.” There was once a time when almost all
video games were challenging; when the NES and Sega Genesis ruled the earth,
and games like Battletoads, Mega Man and The Adventures of Bayou Billy kept gamers up many a night with
cramped fingers and dashed ambitions. But over the years, as games became
longer and more cinematic, high difficulty was no longer a necessity, and many gamers
began to gravitate away from more twitch-based, reflex-driven gameplay
experiences. But in recent years, hard games have begun to make a serious
comeback. Games like Dark Souls, Super Meat Boy, Spelunky and roguelikes of every type and description are flooding
the market again, and proving that gamers do
still crave a challenge. We discuss video game difficulty then and now, talk
about our favorite hard games of all-time, and let you know who among us is really always up for a challenge.
So get into the hardcore spirit, fire up some Dark Souls, and enjoy as it induces fits of uncontrollable
controller-throwing, teeth-gritting, cheat-guide-perusing hysteria. This…is
the Joy of Gaming!
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3h 4min
August 17, 2014 Special Edition - San Diego Comic-Con 2014 and Guardians of the Galaxy
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Special Edition:
San Diego Comic-Con 2014 and Guardians of the Galaxy
On this comics-themed special edition episode, we discuss two
of the biggest geek-culture events of the year - San Diego Comic-Con 2014 and
the release of Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster film, Guardians of the Galaxy.
San Diego Comic-Con was once an event focused primarily on
comic books and comics culture, but in recent years it has grown into a
massive, week-long extravaganza, celebrating geek and pop culture of all
mediums – including film, television, gaming, comics and more. And although
this year’s convention wasn't quite as loaded with jaw-dropping announcements
and shocking surprises as years past, there was still more than enough
awesomeness to go around. We discuss the biggest news, excitement and buzz
coming out of the con, and give you a rundown of the books, movies and games we’re
most excited for in the year ahead.
Even before its official announcement two years ago at SDCC,
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy has
been the subject of much speculation and anticipation (as well as a fair bit of
trepidation on the part of comic fans and film critics alike). Well, the wait
is now over, as the film was released earlier this month to generally favorable
reviews and record-breaking August attendance. But how does Guardians stack up when compared to the previous films in the Marvel
Cinematic Universe and is it really the Star
Wars of a new generation? We answer these questions and more as we discuss
the film, its star-studded cast and its potential place among the pantheon of
sci-fi classics.
And what episode of the podcast would be complete without a segment dedicated to what we’ve been playing - or rather, reading - over the past few weeks. We discuss a healthy crop
of the latest and greatest comics and graphic novels, including: Justice League Dark, Batgirl, Joe Casey’s Sex, Cable and
X-Force, Iron Man: The Secret Origin
of Tony Stark, Annihilation, Original Sin, Batman Eternal, Superior Spider-Man, Brian Michael
Bendis’ phenomenal new book Words for
Pictures and much, much more.
So whether you’re a fan of comic books, movies or any other
aspect of geek-culture, this episode should have something for everyone. You
see? We’re just strategic like that. This…is the Joy of Geek Culture!
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2h 6min
August 08, 2014 Episode 47 - Say Anything (but Goodbye)
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 47:
Say Anything (but Goodbye)
On this momentous, 47th Episode of the Joy of Gaming
Podcast, we celebrate the end of an era. Yes, that’s right – it’s Tim’s final
episode as a regular member of the podcast, and although he is still planning
to come back to the show relatively often as a guest, we figured a celebration
of sorts was in order. And what better way to celebrate Tim’s indie spirit than
to break all of the pre-established traditions of the podcast, and try
something totally new. And that something is a board game – called Say
Anything – played live over the air by Rich, Tim, Jordan, Ray and YOU!
Say Anything is a board game designed around getting to know the
people you’re playing with by asking questions, and then scoring points based
on how well you can predict the way your
friends will answer. And to add a special “Joy of Gaming” twist, there will
be five rounds of play, starting and ending with video-game-themed questions, and
with movie, comic book and television-themed rounds in between.
And the best part is
that we have designed this episode to be semi-interactive. So as we ask
each other questions about everything from “the best Square Enix game not called Final Fantasy, “ to “the best
TV show of the ‘80s,” we will also challenge you, the listeners, to answer as
well. You’ll have to keep score on your
own and adhere to the honor system, but if you score higher than any of us at
the end of five rounds, write in to us at [email protected]
to let us know. There may be prizes
involved.
As you can probably
guess, this on-air board game session leads to some in-depth gaming discussions,
lots of heated competition, and more than a few classic, Joy of Gaming moments.
And when the smoke clears, and all is said and done, we take a few minutes to recognize
the end of an era, and celebrate the beginning of a new one. This…is
the Joy of Gaming!
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2h 48min
July 21, 2014 Episode 46 - A Trip Down Video-Game Memory Lane
The Joy of Gaming
Podcast, Episode 46:
A Trip Down Video-Game Memory Lane
On this episode of the Joy of Gaming Podcast, we (Rich, Tim
and Jordan) take a nostalgic trip down video-game memory lane to uncover the
origins of our passion for gaming. Did you ever wonder why Tim loves Final Fantasy 7 so much? Or how the alcoholism
of a childhood friend’s dad inadvertently led to Rich’s love for Contra and TMNT Arcade? Or how the Sega Channel allowed Jordan to experience the
joy of Christmas morning 12 additional times every year? If so, you’ve come to
the right episode. We answer all of these questions and more, as we each count
down our Top 5 Video Game Memories of All-Time.
But first, we spend a bit of time in the present to discuss the
games we’ve been playing over the past few weeks, including Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition,
Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate, Blue Estate: The Game, Bravely Default, Deponia, Lego Marvel Super
Heroes, Civilization V, Peggle 2 Jimmy Lightning DLC, Gotham City Imposters, Gears of War 3, and more. We also talk
about the latest in video game news, as well as the newest editions to the website.
Video games are pretty great on their own, but just wait
until we discuss them through the all-powerful, rose-colored glasses of nostalgia. This…is
the Joy of Gaming!
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2h 50min

FAQs about The Joy of Gaming Podcast:

How many episodes does The Joy of Gaming Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.