With Gaming now becoming the highest grossing entertainment industry you can expect that there are more gamers today than ever before! In this podcast, we discuss how gaming's popularity has impacted the evolution of old-school, longtime gamers vs. the evolutions of newer gamers who picked up the hobby during gaming's golden age --- right after we react to recent news stories and share recommendations for some of the games we've been playing!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-265: Evolution Of Old & New Gen Gamers!

00:00 - Intro

02:55 - Games Played Discussion

44:25 - Fable Fans Are Convinced a Big Reveal Is Coming After Xbox Games Showcase Tweet

54:24 - Arkane Staff Reportedly Hoped Microsoft Would Cancel Redfall

1:01:53 - Sonic The Hedgehog Co-Creator Yuji Naka Sentenced To Prison For Insider Trading

1:07:43 - Capcom will hold a 36 minute Showcase on June 12

1:21:40 - The Evolution of Old & New Gen Gamers!

2:13:30 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement!

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We explore the best video game based anime adaptations and try to determine whether the jump from games to anime has been a successful endeavor --- right after we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news stories!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-264: The Best Anime Based On Video Game Franchises (i.e., The Best Video Game Based Anime Adaptations)!

0:00 -Intro

2:25 - Games Played Discussion

41:50 - John Wick Video Game Announcement Coming "Soon", Teases Lionsgate

50:47 -The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Reportedly Facing Major Setbacks

58:04 - Alan Wake 2 is digital-only, but THQ offers to help with a physical release

1:05:42 - The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Dev Apologizes For Game's Poor Launch, Promises Fixes

1:15:08 - Best Anime Based On Video Game Franchises

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Gaming publishers have been no stranger to adapting popular anime IP into a variety of different video game genres for many consoles over the years. In this podcast, we explore our favorite and and quite possibly the very best anime to video games adaptations (that we've played) -- right after we share thoughts on Sony's May 2023 State of Play, reveal the games we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-263: We Discuss The Best Anime To Video Games Adaptations!

00:00 - Intro

03:30 - Games Played Discussion

41:22 - Mortal Kombat reboot announced with gory first trailer

50:00 - Sega considering $70 price for new games, "keeping an eye on market conditions"

55:02 - Spider-Man 2 Co-Op Seemingly Teased by Voice Actor, Insomniac Says It's Not Happening

1:06:32 - Alan Wake 2 "supposed" to release this October, voice actor says

1:14:30 - Sony's May 2023 State of Play Breakdown

1:50:52 - We Discuss The Best Anime To Video Games Adaptations!

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Gifted guitarist and YouTuber, FamilyJules joins once again as our honored special guest to help us search for gaming's best boss battle music tracks ---- right before we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news!

FamilyJules is a very talented musician who possesses an uncanny ability to elevate the sound, emotion and impact of any memorable, video game music track that he chooses to bless with his performance. It is these performances that continue to propel the growth of his YouTube channel where his viewers eagerly await his weekly VGM video releases!

To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from FamilyJules, check out his links below:

https://www.youtube.com/user/FamilyJules7x

https://www.twitter.com/familyjules7x

https://www.familyjules7x.com

https://www.discord.gg/8GbwzYn

https://www.familyjules7x.bandcamp.com

https://www.patreon.com/familyjules7x?ty=h

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-262: Searching For The Best Boss Battle Music In Gaming with FamilyJules!

00:00 - Intro

06:33 - Games Played Discussion

50:18 - EU approves Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

1:02:39 - Tears Of The Kingdom Is Already In The Top Five Best Reviewed Switch Games Ever

1:09:25 - Lord of the Rings MMO Coming From New World Developer Amazon Games

1:18:29 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally available digitally

1:29:00 - Exploring The Best Boss Battle Music with FamilyJules

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Longtime friend of the podcast, John Donadio (aka @SomeBeardy2Love), returns once again as our honored special guest to join our nostalgic trip down memory lane as we discuss our favorite video game magazines that we used to enjoy reading and looking forward to!

John Donadio is the esteemed COO of video game news site, Gaming Access Weekly, a former writer/talent manager for G Fuel Energy Formula, beard aficionado/enthusiast/connoisseur, and lover of all things Dragon Ball!

To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from John Donadio, check out his links below:

https://gamingaccessweekly.substack.com/

https://twitter.com/SomeBeardy2Love

https://www.instagram.com/SomeBeardy2Love

https://www.twitch.tv/SB2L

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-261: The Golden Age of Gaming Magazines w/ SomeBeardy2Love!

00:00 - Intro

05:28 - Games Played Discussion

52:45 - Sony Has Struck Exclusivity Deals With Konami for MGS3, Silent Hill, and Possibly Castlevania, Jez Corden Says

1:02:28 - Nintendo Switch Successor Not Happening for Another Year at Least

1:10:39 - Street Fighter 6 Open Beta Announced Just a Few Weeks Before Release

1:19:36 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor players are losing their pre-order and deluxe edition items

1:28:06 - The Golden Age of Gaming Magazines

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Join us as we dive into the world of the Sega Dreamcast - an iconic console that was ahead of its time but marked the end of Sega's dedicated hardware ambitions. We'll explore its launch titles, share our favorite and quirkiest games, and discuss how it ultimately fell short of its potential!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-260: Our Retrospective Discussion of the Sega Dreamcast

00:00 - Intro

05:34 - Games Played Discussion

38:13 - Nintendo Confirms Its Return to Gamescom in 2023

44:49 - Microsoft's Activision deal is being punished over Google Stadia's failure

52:56 - Twisted Metal TV Show Arrives This July, First Teaser Released

1:01:33 - Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Sees Orlando Bloom and David Harbour Turn Gamers Into Racers

1:08:03 - Sega Dreamcast: A Retrospective

1:57:42 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement!

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We continue the discussion of thrilling highs and devastating lows of video game movie adaptations, right after we share the games we're playing and react the latest news stories!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-259: The Best And Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations Part 2

00:00 - Intro

03:19 - Games Played Discussion

36:06 - Nintendo 'Hacker' Will Be Punished For The Rest Of His Life

47:21 - Atari Just Bought a Ton of Classic 80s and 90s Video Game IP

56:53 - Scalpers are struggling to sell PlayStation 5 consoles as supplies return to normal

1:02:03 - Nier Automata has sold 7.5 million copies worldwide

1:08:15 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

1:12:29 - The Best And Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations Part 2

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Graphics and Sound Designer of Rekka Games, Ivann, joins as our honored special guest to share some of his motivation, perspective and experience working to develop his studio's first project, the co-op, roguelite brawler, Bravery and Greed!

Rekka Games is the 2-man, independent development studio that crafted Bravery and Greed: A 2D, pixel-art based, 4 players, local/online co-op, rogue like, hack n' slash dungeon brawler! With the an inspiration driven from play mechanics found in classics such as Gauntlet and Smash Bros., it's easy to see how the Bravery and Greed's design reflects the studio's passion for retro and fighting games!

To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from Rekka Games, check out their links below:

https://braveryandgreed.com/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/943370/Bravery_and_Greed/ (Download the Demo!)

https://x.com/rekka_games?s=21&t=yiptWMgDsh6YS4yKTgWT3A

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-258: We're Talkin' All About Bravery And Greed w/ Rekka Games!

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Bravery & Greed Discussion w/ Rekka Games

50:00 - Sega is Acquiring Angry Birds Developer Rovio for $775

1:02:14 - This Is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer We Were Waiting For

1:12:09 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Officially Delayed to February 2024

1:22:23 - Jack Black Wants the Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel to Star Pedro Pascal as Wario

1:28:30 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

1:29:25 - Games Played Discussion

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We welcome back Mike Hermann, CEO of RetroSoft Studios, as our honored special guest for the 5th time, as we catch up on the latest developments with RetroMania Wrestling, including features that will be available in its next update!

RetroSoft Studios is the independent developer/publisher behind RetroMania Wrestling: The fast-paced, 2D sprite-based, arcade-styled grappler and official sequel to WWF Wrestlefest! In addition to hard hitting, intense wrestling action, the game also features a cameo from your favorite, gaming podcast crew in one of the background arenas!

To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from RetroSoft Studios, check out the links below:

https://www.retromaniawrestling.com/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252300/RetroMania_Wrestling/

https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/retromania-wrestling-switch/

https://www.instagram.com/retrosoftstudios/

https://www.tiktok.com/@retrosoftstudios

https://twitter.com/retrosoftstudio

https://www.facebook.com/retrosoftstudios

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-257: Mike Hermann Spills The Beans On RetroMania Wrestling's Next Update!

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Games Played Discussion

38:55 - Free Game Giveaway Reminder

39:40 - The Super Mario Bros Movie breaks opening weekend records

54:20 - Both Nintendo and Microsoft Are At It Again

1:06:52 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Surpasses One Million Sales

1:14:09 - Sony is gearing up for a new cloud gaming push amid rumors of a PlayStation handheld

1:29:00 - Mike Hermann Spills The Beans On RetroMania Wrestling Next Update!

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Gaming & esports Influencer Manger and super nerd, Kristabyte returns as our honored special guest to help us narrow down and list the best female characters in gaming, right after we share the games we're playing and react the latest news stories!

When she's not streaming League of Legends, Kristabyte keeps busy as a member of Femme Gaming: An organization dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the gaming and esports industry by creating a safe space to empower women to showcase their gaming talents! This effort is further reinforced with the establishment of the non-profit charity, Rights to Unmute which Kristabyte co-founded.

To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from Kristabyte, check out her links below:

https://www.twitch.tv/kristabyte

https://www.instagram.com/kristabyte

https://x.com/kristabyte?s=21&t=yiptWMgDsh6YS4yKTgWT3A

https://femmegaming.gg/

https://unmute.gg

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-256: Who Are Gaming's Best Female Characters? w/ Femme Gaming's Kristabyte!

00:00 - Intro

03:00 - Games Played Discussion

40:35 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement!

40:41 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

43:33 - MultiVersus Beta Shutting Down In June, Full Launch Planned For Early 2024

54:03 - E3 has been cancelled

1:06:33 - PlayStation VR2 Reportedly Off to an Underwhelming Start

1:16:15 - Resident Evil 4 Fans Show Support For Harassed Ada Wong Voice Actor

1:29:29 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

1:34:07 - Who Are Gaming's Best Female Characters? w/ Femme Gaming's Kristabyte!

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