The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast

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  • Episode 336 - Neva, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Indiana Jones & Skald: Against the Black Priory OR "He's Ruthless, But Sometimes He's Full Of Ruth"

    This week, Brian and Kris continue to push through the backlog ahead of the GOTY discussion. We also discuss Neva, Marvel Rivals, Metaphor, Indiana Jones, Skald and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy.

    TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

    Intro - 0:00 |
    1000xResist Impressions - 2:14 |
    TMNT: Turtles in Time - 6:20 |
    Neva - 9:00 |
    Marvel Rivals Patch - 15:36 |
    Metaphor: ReFantazio Ending & Full Review - 23:05 |
    Lorelei & the Laser Eyes - 33:45 |
    Indiana Jones & the Great Circle - 42:22 |
    Skald: Against The Black Priory - 51:52 |
    Majuular’s YouTube Series on Ultima - 1:04:00 |
    Outro - 1:18:09 |

    POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

    +Hair to Hair, Sphere to Square |
    +He's Ruthless, But Sometimes He's Full of Ruth |
    Ruthful |
    O'Dell Harmon Jr Still Owes Me A Steak Dinner |
    +We Were Thoroughly Whelmed |
    +Person & Adjective Noun |

    [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written & streamed (⁠⁠⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠⁠⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode edited by Kris 'Delfeir' Cornelisse.]

    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 335 - Marvel Rivals, Ys Memoir, World of Warcraft & Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind OR "The Odds Of Being Killed By A PSP Are Low, But Never Zero"

    This week, Brian, Kris, Will and Lucas talk about vampires for a while. We also discuss Marvel games, the Ys series, the World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration, Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy.

    TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

    • Intro - 0:00 |
    • The Last Murder at the End of the World - 7:23 |
    • A Haunting In Venice - 8:31 |
    • Nosferatu - 15:19 |
    • Marvel Rivals - 27:20 |
    • Marvel VS Capcom Infinite & Beyond - 39:51 |
    • Ys Memoir: The Oath In Felghana - 50:26 |
    • World Of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration - 1:04:14 |
    • Gravity Circuit, Vengeful Guardian Moonrider, Slave Zero X - 1:29:17 |
    • Dragon’s Dogma 2 - 1:34:29 |
    • Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind - 1:36:52 |
    • Outro - 2:11:57 |

      • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

      • Beating The Shit Out of 100 Geodudes is Not "Raising With Love And Care" |
      • ++We Stan A Ratking |
      • +50 Of The Lord’s Own Gigabytes |
      • ++The Odds Of Being Killed By A PSP Are Low, But Never Zero |
      • Hurt Like Jesus |
      • Yeesh, Memories Of Celceta |
      • ++Trails Of Cold Stone Creamery |
      • +Will’s Throbbing Vein |
      • +Struggling Against The Tentacle Robot |
      • Think About It Like You Have Quarters |
      • Slaps The Roof of the Podcast |


        • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written & streamed (⁠⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode hosted by Kris 'Delfeir' Cornelisse.]

        2 hr 16 min
      • Episode 334 - Dragon Age Veilguard, Star Wars Outlaws, Sonic 3 & Tokyo Clanpool OR "Just Reporting The Nudes"

        This week, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about lightsabers. We also discuss Star Wars Outlaws, Sonic the Hedgehog Movie 3, Dragon Age Veilguard, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tokyo Clanpool and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy.

        TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

        • Intro - 0:00
        • Star Wars Stuff - 1:26 |
        • Star Wars Outlaws - 15:34 |
        • Sonic The Hedgehog 3: The Movie - 29:05 |
        • Dragon Age: The Veilguard - 49:43 |
        • The Case Of The Golden Idol - 1:05:05 |
        • Tokyo Clanpool - 1:13:38 |
        • Metaphor: ReFantazio - 1:37:11 |
        • Outro - 2:11:16 |

          • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

          • ++Famous Vulcan Luke Skywalker |
          • ++Big Garrus Energy |
          • +Droid Vietnam Flashbacks |
          • ++50% Real Movie By Volume |
          • +Mere Humans Amidst The Hedgehog |
          • ++Tokyo Clam Pool |
          • Rubbing Link’s Abs |
          • +++Just Reporting The Nudes |
          • +And Speaking of Gooning... |

            • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written & streamed (⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode hosted by Kris 'Delfeir' Cornelisse.]

            2 hr 14 min
          • Episode 333 - Indiana Jones, Dragon Age, Fantasian, & Sonic X Shadow OR "Dopamine Factories In A State Of Disrepair"

            TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

            • Fantasian: Neo Dimension - 2:00 |
            • Dragon Age: The Veilguard - 30:20 |
            • Balatro - 52:00 |
            • Indiana Jones & the Great Circle - 1:05:59 |
            • Sonic X Shadow Generations - 1:24:49 |

              • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

              • The Hand We’ve Been Dealt By The Lower Thirds |
              • Graphic Design Is Not My Passion |
              • King Willy: A Gentleman & Scholar |
              • Meaningful Homework |
              • Dopamine Factories, In A State Of Disrepair |
              • Carrying My ROG Around Like A Teddy Bear |
              • Putting Your Firstborn On The Altar For Localthunk |
              • Lucas White: Sonic Super Guy |
              • Emblematic Of Everything Wrong: The Shadow The Hedgehog Story |
              • The LJN Seal Of ‘Quality’ |


                • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, edited & streamed (Twitch.tv/Ribnax) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett]

                1 hr 48 min
              • Episode 332 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Tetris Forever, Antonblast, & Star Wars Games OR "How To Blow Up A ‘Wizardry To Tetris’ Pipeline"

                This week, Brian, Kris, and Lucas discuss what makes for a compelling setting (in Star Wars, Dragon Age, and more), Black Ops 6 fantastic (and silly) multiplayer, Tetris Forever's documentary bent, Infinity Nikki's surprising quality, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

                TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

                • Infinity Nikki - 0:00 |
                • Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 - 20:27 |
                • Star Wars: Dark Forces Remake - 33:00 |
                • Star Wars Outlaws - 38:00 |
                • Dragon Age: The Veilguard - 54:00 |
                • Tetris Forever - 1:19:00 |
                • Tactical Breach Wizards - 1:42:00 |
                • Dragon Quest III HD2D Remake - 1:43:40 |
                • Antonblast - 1:57:55 |

                  • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

                  • The Host With The Most (Delicious Cocktail) |
                  • Lucas ‘Throat GOAT’ White |
                  • I Hate It When Games Pelter Me |
                  • You Ever Fired Your Gun Whilst Jumping Through The Air? |
                  • +How To Blow Up A ‘Wizardry To Tetris’ Pipeline |


                    • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, edited & streamed (Twitch.tv/Ribnax) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett]

                    2 hr 9 min
                  • Episode 331 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Dragon's Dogma 2, & Limited Run Games OR "Sometimes You Just Gotta Throw Orb"

                    This week, Brian, Kris and Will can't stop thinking about the British Empire. We also discuss Mouthwashing (again), the Limited Run Games pop-up store, Dragon's Dogma 2, Dragon Age and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy.

                    TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

                    • Intro - 0:00 |
                    • Mouthwashing - 6:25 |
                    • Limited Run Games Pop-Up Store - 21:19 |
                    • Dragon’s Dogma II - 38:15 |
                    • Dragon Age: The Veilguard - 47:01 |
                    • Outro - 1:12:05 |

                      • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

                      • Plugging Him Because He Cannot Plug Himself |
                      • Plug, Not Peg! Important Distinction |
                      • Diet British |
                      • Now With 98% More Curse Words |
                      • Australi-On, Apply Directly To The British |
                      • The British Empire Is My Roman Empire |
                      • They Have Chlamydia Bears |
                      • Grab A Game Off The Wall |
                      • First Domino: Mori Puts A 55” Nail On Bang’s Back |
                      • DEI Chin |
                      • Sometimes You Just Gotta Throw Orb |

                        • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, & streamed (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode edited by Kris Cornelisse]

                        1 hr 16 min
                      • Episode 330 - Rise of the Golden Idol, Metal Slug Tactics, & Warcraft Trilogy Remastered OR "Drinking Mouthwash Live on Stream"

                        This week, Brian, Kris and Will heartily endorse Dragonbreath X, guaranteed to kill 99% of all germs. We also discuss Rise of the Golden Idol, the Warcraft remasters, Dragon Ball Daima, Metal Slug Tactics, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy.

                        TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

                        • Intro - 0:00 |
                        • Rise Of The Golden Idol - 5:21 |
                        • Mouthwashing - 14:51 |
                        • Warcraft Remasters - 23:08 |
                        • Dragon Ball Daima - 50:06 |
                        • Metal Slug Tactics - 1:01:49 |
                        • Outro - 1:23:55

                          • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

                          • Retiring The Dodgers Hat |
                          • A Cocktail Made With Yankee Tears |
                          • Drinking Mouthwash Live on Stream |
                          • $12.99? Too Rich For My Blood |
                          • There Are Dozens Of Us |

                            • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, & streamed (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode edited by Kris Cornelisse]

                            1 hr 27 min
                          • Episode 329 - Mouthwashing, Vampire Survivors, Wayfinder & The State of the Live Service OR "No Calories and No Taste"

                            This week, Brian, Kris and Will wax philosophical on the state of the industry and the endless pursuit of the next big live service. We also discuss Mouthwashing, Vampire Survivors, V Rising, Wayfinder, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy.

                            TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

                            • Intro - 0:00 |
                            • Mouthwashing - 2:13 |
                            • Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania - 10:32 |
                            • V Rising - 20:00 |
                            • Wayfinder - 22:58 |
                            • The State Of Gaming’s Live Service ‘Speculative Marketplace’ - 34:58 |
                            • Outro - 1:10:18 |

                              • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

                              • +No Calories and No Taste |
                              • It'll Get You Drunk |
                              • +It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere |
                              • Roll Credits, Only To Find That Was Just The Tutorial |
                              • +Do Not Chase The Mythical Billion Dollar Live Service |
                              • +That Way Lies Madness |

                                • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, & streamed (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode edited by Kris Cornelisse]

                                1 hr 15 min
                              • Episode 328 - Vampire Survivors, Romancing SaGa 2, & The Fear Business OR "Biblically Accurate Call of Duty"

                                This week, Brian keeps trying to talk about urinal troughs, much to the chagrin of Kris, Will and Lucas. We also discuss Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania, Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies, Romancing SaGa 2 Remake, The Fear Business, and a smattering of other topics. Enjoy. Guest starring Jake the Dog the Cat.

                                TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

                                • Intro - 0:00 |
                                • World Series Of Baseball & Jake The Cat - 0:32 |
                                • Audrey's Book Corner - Blade & Bastard: Wizardry - 7:53 |
                                • Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania DLC - 15:39 |
                                • Call of Duty Black Ops 6: Zombies - 31:41 |
                                • Guilty Gear Strive (Dizzy) - 39:25 |
                                • Romancing Saga 2 (Remake) - 49:09 |
                                • The Fear Business - 1:05:11 |
                                • Wizardry Variants Daphne - 1:14:33 |
                                • Outro - 1:23:46 |

                                  • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

                                  • Graced By Jake |
                                  • Body By Jake |
                                  • Pumpkin Spice Bitch |
                                  • The Litterbox Of Dorian Gray |
                                  • We Have Castlevania At Home But It's Actually Just Castlevania |
                                  • Biblically Accurate Call of Duty |
                                  • Inserting SOMETHING Into The Wall Trough Urinal |
                                  • Spooky Season Never Ends |
                                  • Top 5 Ways To Eat Sonic The Hedgehog |

                                    • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, & streamed (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode edited by Kris Cornelisse... eventually!]

                                    1 hr 30 min
                                  • Episode 327 - Metaphor: ReFantazio, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, & The Plucky Squire OR "Church Bad Because They Don't Let You F**k Dragons"

                                    This week, Brian and Kris find yet another way to talk about Balatro. We also discuss The Plucky Squire, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, and a smattering of other topics. We even talk about Hellsing Ultimate for some reason. Enjoy.

                                    TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:

                                    • Intro - 0:00 |
                                    • Balatro (Mobile) - 4:54 |
                                    • Deadlock - 12:15 |
                                    • The Plucky Squire - 17:17 |
                                    • Steam Next Fest Shovelware - 24:32 |
                                    • StarVaders - 26:01 |
                                    • Diablo IV: Vessel Of Hatred - 29:51 |
                                    • Metaphor: ReFantazio - 52:20 |
                                    • Hellsing Ultimate For No Particular Reason - 1:15:29 |
                                    • Outro - 1:17:18 |

                                      • POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):

                                      • I Will Fight You On Behalf of Yakuza Games Everywhere |
                                      • It's Gonna Be League |
                                      • +Church Bad Because They Don't Let You F**k Dragons |
                                      • I Don't Know If He's GOOD... But He's Not A Nazi |

                                        • [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, & streamed (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.tv/Ribnax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) by Brian ‘Ribnax’ Barnett. This episode edited by Kris Cornelisse... eventually!]

                                        1 hr 20 min

                                      About The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast

                                      From the publisher's feed

                                      Brian Barnett (@ribnax) and his various co-hosts review, critique, and discuss all things video games, movies, TV, and more... with tangents and rants around each and every corner 😁