The MoeGamer Podcast

Pete and Chris reconvene for a discussion of a rather quiet period on the news front, what they've been playing recently and a topic of the hour: in this case, games that make use of a distinctive sort of "crafted" aesthetic, or those which seek to emulate a medium other than pixels and polygons.

2:06 - News (Arc of Alchemist, Devil May Cry, Psikyo shooters, Azure Wing Chevalier, Monster Hunter Iceborne, PlatinumGames, Tetris 99, Gunlord X, Under Night In-Birth somethingorother)

25:04 - What We've Been Playing (Dragon Marked for Death, the mod scene, Neverinth, Shadow Warrior 2)

54:35 - A Crafted World (Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush, Super Mario Bros. 3, Yoshi's Island, Basil the Great Mouse Detective, Kirby's Dreamland 3, Sol Divide, Parappa the Rapper, Steins;Gate, Our World is Ended, Lily's Day Off, Lily's Night Off, Rakugaki Showdown, Tales of Legendia, Puppeteer, Little Big Planet)

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Pete and Chris are back with the usual chat about the recent happenings in gaming news, what they've (well, what Pete has) been playing recently, and an in-depth talk on a topic. Up for discussion today is the matter of gore in video games: specifically memorable examples that have made us... laugh?

1:07 - News (Persona 5 The Royal, Persona 5 Scramble, Hardcore Mecha, Super Neptunia RPG, Date A Live, Dragon Star Varnir, Raiden V Director's Cut, Criminal Girls X, River City Girls, Capcom Home Arcade, PlayStation 5, Azure Wing Chevalier, Ys IX)

38:37 - What we've been playing (Sonic Lost World, Sonic Forces, Final Fantasy XI)

1:01:49 - Profound Carnage (Savage, Barbarian, Barbarian II, The Immortal, Waxworks, Wolfenstein 3-D, Splatterhouse, Carmageddon, Until Dawn, Bulletstorm, Dead Space, Shadow Warrior, Diablo III, Mortal Kombat 11, Time Killers, Nano Breaker)

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Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=150ZCRWYn8s

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Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/

Pete and Chris reconvene for their usual discussion of the latest gaming news, what they've been playing and a topic of the day. Today, they explore the early days of 2D mascot platforms on both home computers and consoles.

1:42 - News (Samurai Shodown, Utawarerumono Zan, Super Neptunia RPG, Neptunia Shooter, R-Type Final 2, Senran Kagura Peach Ball, Project Eden, JAST USA classics, Sega Ages)

33:43 - What We've Been Playing (Iconoclasts, Castle Master, F-15 Strike Eagle II, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+, Sonic Colours)

57:30 - He's Not An Ant (James Pond: Codename Robocod, Rocket Knight Adventures, Ristar, Commander Keen, The Great Giana Sisters, Zool)

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Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/

Pete and Chris convene for an extended discussion of Google Stadia and Apple Arcade, the supposed "future of gaming" (no thank you) along with the latest news, what they've been playing recently and their main topic for today: favourite RPG battle systems from over the years.

2:00 - News (The Snack World, Caladrius Blaze, Cyber Shadow, Coven and Labyrinth of Galleria, Monolithsoft Zelda, Ys IX, Mega Drive Mini, Sakura Wars, Neptunia, Criminal Girls X, Shantae 5, PS5 patent, Google Stadia, Apple Arcade, Kenichiro Takaki, Panzer Paladin, Nintendo Labo VR)

57:34 - What We've Been Playing (Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, Dragon Marked for Death, Sekiro, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection)

1:26:42 - Best of Battling: Our favourite RPG battle systems. (Death end re;Quest, Grandia, Blue Reflection, Omega Quintet, Xenogears, Legend of Legaia, Xenosaga, Baten Kaitos, Aselia the Eternal, Shadow Hearts, Unlimited SaGa, Chrono Cross)

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Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/

Pete and Chris are back once again for another discussion of recent gaming news, what they've been playing recently and an in-depth topic. This time around, they tackle horizontally scrolling shoot 'em ups -- a longstanding favourite of them both.

2:55 - News (Pokemon Sword and Shield, Astral Chain, Oninaki, Ys IX, Rune Factory 5, Kotodama, Atelier Lulua, Yggdra Union, Vita, Kingdom Hearts)

31:33 - What We've Been Playing (Battle Chef Brigade, 428: Shibuya Scramble, Dynasty Warriors 8)

1:04:29 - Beakf*cker Gets Horizontal

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Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/

Pete and Chris get together for a new episode and discuss the latest news, what they've been playing recently... and a big topic. This time around, they say DEATH TO METROIDVANIA!!

2:05 - News (Final Fantasy XIV, Imageepoch, Trails of Cold Steel III, Giga Wrecker, Moero Chronicle H, Metroid Prime 4, Dragon Marked for Death, Sega Ages)

27:23 - What We've Been Playing (Gunhouse, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, Ace Combat 7, Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition, 428: Shibuya Scramble)

1:03:23 - Feature: DEATH TO METROIDVANIA!! Just listen and find out what we actually mean by this...

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Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/

Pete and Chris reconvene for the first podcast of the new year, and there's lots to talk about! We discuss the latest happenings in gaming (not much just recently, for what it's worth), the Christmas Stack of new acquisitions, and what we're looking forward to in the next year.

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Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/

Once upon a time, Pete had friends. One of those friends was called Woody. Woody and Pete used to like playing, talking about and making games together.

Here is some evidence of those facts, authentically* captured on cassette tape for maximum nostalgia factor.

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* it was nothing whatsoever to do with user error, nosirree Jim-Bob, and besides, even if it was, I'm a strong believer in owning your mistakes and making the best of them, so there

Pete and Chris return for the last show before Christmas 2018, in which they discuss the usual mix of news, their recent gaming and a Big Topic. Today they turn their attention to the art of 3D mascot platformers... particularly those that don't star a certain portly plumber or a hedgehog whose legs have been courting controversy recently...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DdFdjyjW84Q

Check out MoeGamer: https://moegamer.net

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Check out Chris' artwork: https://mrgilderpixels.com

Support Pete on Patreon: https://patreon.com/petedavison

Buy Pete a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/A4301HXP

Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/

Pete and Chris are back once again with a chat about the latest gaming news that has caught their respective eyes, the games that have been occupying their attention recently and a topic for deeper discussion. This time around, it's the continually waxing and waning genre of lightgun shooters: will we ever see the likes of Ghost Squad again?

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByroZTqYzpw

Check out MoeGamer: https://moegamer.net

Check out Pete's new project: https://videopacgames.wordpress.com

Check out Chris' artwork: https://mrgilderpixels.com

Support Pete on Patreon: https://patreon.com/petedavison

Buy Pete a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/A4301HXP

Original music by MusMus: http://musmus.main.jp/