The Reformed Gamers

Deer Listeners, it's been an honor. Over the last 9 years, we have dedicated this show to reforming the way Christians engage and interact with gaming, proving that gaming can be done to the glory of God. The question then becomes how. It's been an amazing ride and we want to thank you all for coming along this ride with us. Thank you for your support over the years.

You can keep up with us over in the Discord and this channel, as Logan continues his journey through the Trails series.

Discord: https://discord.gg/sR3sQCMAKV

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 7:35 What Adam’s Playing
• 14:10 What Skinner’s Playing
• 28:19 What Micah’s Playing
• 39:35 What Logan’s Playing
• 1:01:00 TRG Awards - Broken Controller Award
• 1:09:50 TRG Awards - The One That Got Away
• 1:17:49 TRG Awards - Best Surprise
• 1:25:47 TRG Awards - Best Story
• 1:36:48 TRG Awards - Game of the Year
• 1:54:00 Remembering 9 Years of TRG
• 2:10:45 Twitter Write Ins
• 2:13:45 Our Favorite Things About TRG
• 2:42:37 Transferable Skills & Advice for New Content Creators
• 3:00:28 What’s Next For Us?
• 3:03:55 Final Thank You to Patrons
• 3:05:10 Reco’s & Good Bye

As the sun begins to set on TRG, big things happen in the gaming industry. We get our first look at GTA 6, hear just how bad things are within Bungie, and reminisce over topics and games we won't get to cover in 2024. But we have been enjoying some incredible games such as Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Wonder, and Logan sort of is close to finishing Trails of Cold Steel 4? Hey, at least he has a swanky Christmas sweater.

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Crossovers

Check out these great crossover episodes we had the privilege of recording recently!

• Gran Turismo w/ Feelin' Film: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rk81MgzaF4spSitK5tBB3?si=c7f78abe9ab14009
• Five Nights at Freddies w/ Cinematic Doctrine: https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-uncut-five-92648606

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 4:57 TRG Kids
• 8:31 What Micah’s Playing
• 16:55 What Logan’s Playing
• 29:02 GTA VI Is Real!
• 38:02 Sony May Absorb Bungie
• 45:48 Fallout TV Looks GOOOOD!
• 49:36 What Resident Evil Games Will Be Remade Next?
• 55:24 Silksong & Potential Game Delays
• 1:00:51 BOLDEST TGA Predictions
• 1:11:05 Topics That Got Away
• 1:19:35 What Gaming Podcasts Do We Recommend?
• 1:23:10 Games or Events We’ll Miss Covering
• 1:25:27 Reco’s & Closing 

Reco's!

• Mysterious Christmas Song
• Five Nights at Freddy’s Episode of Cinematic Doctrine

Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 is easily one of the most anticipated PS5 video games of 2023. But does it have what it takes to surpass it's predecessors in Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales? Join us as we dig in to the mechanics, gameplay, and themes of Spider-Man 2, the latest from Insomniac on the PlayStation 5.

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Crossovers

Check out these great crossover episodes we had the privilege of recording recently!

• Gran Turismo w/ Feelin' Film: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rk81MgzaF4spSitK5tBB3?si=c7f78abe9ab14009
• Five Nights at Freddies w/ Cinematic Doctrine: https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-uncut-five-92648606

Time Stamps 

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:19 TRG Is Ending in 2023
• 9:02 Crossover Episodes (Links in Description)
• 10:07 How Long Will PS5 Be $500?
• 12:42 Hopeful Black Friday Hauls
• 16:40 TRG Kids
• 17:37 Alan Wake 2 Impressions
• 27:17 Super Mario Wonder Review
• 30:21 Spider-Man 2 Spoiler Free
• 41:31 Spider-Man 2 SPOILER ZONE
• 1:48:13 Patron Thank You’s
• 1:49:12 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts 

Reco's

• Watch The Game Awards w/ us in the TRG Discord
• Princess Mononoke (Studio Ghibli Film)
• Goosebumps on Hulu 

#spiderman2ps5 #insomniacgames #VideoGamePodcast

Nintendo released their quarterly numbers, boasting strong sales for the likes of Mario and the gang. Join TRG as we dig into the recent news surrounding BioWare's lackluster tease of a new Mass Effect and Rockstar's announcement of a trailer for GTA VI. The guys also discuss Spider-Man 2, both spoilers and non. Be a Deer, keep it locked here, enjoy a new TRG!

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 03:04 TRG Kids
• 04:09 South of the Circle
• 07:22 Spider-Man 2 Review
• 15:47 Spider-Man 2 Spoilers
• 27:37 Super Mario Wonder Impressions
• 34:56 Marvel Midnight Suns Review
• 42:25 Nintendo's Impressive Quarterly Earnings
• 48:59 Who Will Play Link in Live Action Legend of Zelda?
• 56:44 BioWare Needs to Stop
• 1:01:16 GTA VI Is Officially Real
• 1:07:32 Call of Duty Has Failed
• 1:14:38 Xbox Series X Black Friday Discount
• 1:17:01 Game Devs In Decline?
• 1:22:41 Who Will Take GOTY 2023?
• 1:30:43 Reco's & Closing 

Sources

Nintendo Rakes in Huge Q1 - Q2 - Updates Top 10 Switch Games Sold

• https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/11/nintendo-records-biggest-q1plus2-sales-figures-since-switch-launch
• https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/11/here-are-the-top-ten-best-selling-nintendo-switch-games-as-of-september-2023

Super Mario Wonder Fastest Selling Super Mario Game

• https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/11/super-mario-bros-wonder-is-officially-the-fastest-selling-super-mario-title-ever

The Legend of Zelda live-action movie in development

• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-officially-making-a-live-action-zelda-movie/

Bioware teases Mass Effect reboot

• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bioware-releases-mass-effect-4-epsilon-teaser-on-n7-day/

Rockstar officially announces GTA VI - teases trailer early December

• https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1722237703553798312

Modern Warfare III Is Not Doing Well

• https://www.ign.com/articles/angry-call-of-duty-fans-are-review-bombing-the-wrong-modern-warfare-3

Insomniac confirms “main” Spider-Man going forward

• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/insomniac-games-has-confirmed-its-main-spider-man-going-forward/

Xbox Series X should see huge Black Friday discount

• https://insider-gaming.com/xbox-series-x-getting-major-black-friday-discount/

Reco's

• TRG Discord
• The 10 Year Wait for GTA VI
• 1989 Taylor's Version

It's over: Xbox now owns Activision/Blizzard/King. But what will they do with all those IPs in their Infinity Gauntlet? Also, Pete Hines resigns from Bethesda, a new game makes Lord of the Rings Gollum look like a masterpiece, and we talk about how Christians ought to engage with games that have LGBT themes along with the importance of discussing these things with your kids.

Check out Nate on the Backlog Breakdown podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o4Xx5BpKUaDd8H5PhJO7G?si=f8214bc4d18b438f

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 5:52 Who is the BEST Spider-Man?
• 12:47 What We’re Playing
• 28:34 Pete Hines Resigns From Bethesda
• 34:47 Xbox Completes ABK Acquisiton, Has Ideas
• 51:19 Kong Redeems Gollum
• 59:31 New Game Pass/PS Plus Games
• 1:04:40 LGBT Content, Christian Conscious, and Boundaries
• 1:41:01 Patron Thank You’s
• 1:44:20 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts 

Sources

• After 24 Years, Pete Hines Resigns From Bethesda https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bethesdas-head-of-publishing-pete-hines-is-leaving-after-24-years/
• Xbox To Take A “Respectful” Approach https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-will-take-a-respectful-approach-to-revisiting-amazing-trove-of-activision-blizzard-franchises/
• Move Over, Gollum https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gollum-redeemed-new-king-kong-game-called-a-complete-scam/
• New Xbox Game Pass & PlayStation Catalogue Games Available
• Xbox: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-xbox-game-pass-titles-for-console-pc-and-cloud-include-dead-space-remake/
• PlayStation: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/11/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-october-gotham-knights-disco-elysium-the-final-cut-the-dark-pictures-anthology-house-of-ashes/

Reco's

• Haunted Cosmos (Podcast)
• Inscryption (Game)
• Pigminted: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pigminted?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=960322262
• Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island
• Falcom Sound Team jdk on Spotify
• Serve your local church 

#PhilSpencer #Xbox #gamingpodcast

In 2005, Microsoft released a game console that changed the landscape of gaming forever. The Xbox 360 was a juggernaut of a console that, despite the plague of the red ring, went on to revolutionize online gaming, bring us some truly incredible first-party experiences, and even allowed us to personalize our console and controllers. Join TRG as they reminisce and give the Xbox 360 it's roses.

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:20 Talk TRG is LIVE!
• 4:23 Patreon October Game Play Together
• 6:22 TRG Kids 8:05 Sea of Stars is Micah's New Platinum
• 13:32 Logan's Never Ending Journey Through Trails
• 16:15 Checking Out Cyberpunk's New Patch & DLC
• 18:48 Why Is Logan Playing Cyberpunk & Not Starfield?
• 23:14 Marvel's Midnight Suns is a GOOD Time
• 28:42 Jim Ryan Announces Retirement
• 39:04 Remembering the Xbox 360
• 1:33:24 Seasonal Gaming
• 1:37:03 Are We About to See A TON of Games As A Service Games?
• 1:43:15 Reco's & Closing Thoughts 

Reco's!

• Lame Genie - https://www.youtube.com/@LameGenie/videos
• Gran Turismo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVPzGBvPrzw

#xbox360 #jimryan #gamingpodcast

A lot has happened while TRG was away: Unity destroys it's brand, Sony uploads a State of Play, and Nintendo shows us all that the Nintendo Switch is here to stay. Join Micah & Logan as they discuss random things gaming companies did in the preshow and discuss the games they're enjoying in the show proper.

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 5:10 Video Games? In the Classroom?
• 8:39 TRG Kids
• 9:36 Sea of Stars Impresses
• 15:15 Infinite in Marvel Snap & New Cards
• 18:34 Armored CORE
• 22:49 Starfield Is A Mixed Bag
• 34:39 Trails of Cold Steel 3 Is MHMM
• 36:41 State of Play Thoughts
• 43:56 Nintendo Direct Thoughts
• 54:12 Unity Burns Bridges
• 1:03:42 MASSIVE Xbox Leaks
• 1:19:50 Favorite Retro Arcade Games
• 1:24:48 How Do We Pick Game of the Year?
• 1:32:01 Gaming Industry Conspiracy Theory
• 1:37:05 Patron Thank You's
• 1:38:06 Closing Thoughts & Reco's 

Sources

• Unity: https://youtu.be/Le79j1ZSfKk?si=kK4Ily5Ldag0_sHw
• Xbox Leaks: https://www.axios.com/2023/09/19/microsoft-leak-xbox-gen-10-brooklin-ellewood

Reco's!

• Alto's Adventure
• Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Hyrule Cafe by GameChops 

#Starfield #Unity #Xbox

Bethesda's new RPG, Starfield, is finally here! Starfield is in early release until September 8th, on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Steam. The reviews for Starfield have been great but some people just couldn't wait to get their hands on it. Join us as we get into the wildest Starfield news, discuss Playstation's outrageous price hike for PS Plus, and get in to Sea of Stars, Coffee Golf, Armored Core VI, and more.

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:22 New Content on Patreon
• 4:22 Shout Out to Revelation Games
• 6:24 Why Do People Take Pictures of Games with their Phones Still?
• 10:48 Where Will TRG Be in 2 Years?
• 22:22 TRG Kids
• 23:55 Sea of Stars Impressions
• 26:43 A Musical Story Review
• 29:26 Coffee Golf Impressions
• 32:35 ARMORED CORE VI BABY
• 40:33 Starfield is Finally Here!
• 44:18 The Man Who Stole Starfield & Got Arrested
• 48:34 PS Plus Wants More of Your Money
• 53:43 Embracer Lays Off Developers, Close Volition
• 56:21 Sony's New PSP
• 1:01:51 Super Mario Wonder Direct
• 1:06:51 Celebrating 250 Episodes of TRG
• 1:22:40 Reco's & Closing 

Sources

• Starfield Reviews (https://opencritic.com/game/14907/starfield)
• Man Steals Starfield, Gets Arrested (https://youtu.be/Z6L4V0X2sEU?si=yiSdTTY9Sboeb0ze)
• PS Plus Yearly Pricing Gets Increased (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-raising-playstation-plus-subscription-prices-in-september/)
• PlayStation Portal Out November 15th, Priced at $199 (https://blog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99/)
• Super Mario Wonder Direct (https://www.youtube.com/live/G0m_uNaSres?si=8Y9XxdbPy4Zr0yZk)

Reco's!

• MysticRyan https://www.youtube.com/ @MysticRyan 
• Bread and Fred (Steam)
• Coffee Golf (iOS/Android) 

#Starfield #Bethesda #Playstation

Larian Studios' recent game, Baldur's Gate 3, has launched to critical acclaim. While gamers are singing it's praises, there's some corners of the gaming industry that are not happy about Baldur's Gate 3's success. Some even saying that this game should not be the new standard. Join us as we dig in to the recent controversy, discuss some leaks regarding PS5 and Xbox Series X, and end the show with questions from our Deer Patrons!

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
• Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
• Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
• Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
• Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 4:22 New Discord Features
• 6:42 Subscribe on YouTube
• 7:28 TRG Kids
• 9:38 Micah's Spidey Adventures
• 11:46 Dredge is the Indie GOTY
• 15:50 Yes. Baldur's Gate 3 IS Incredible.
• 25:39 Trails of Cold Steel 3 Continues to Impress
• 30:43 New Nintendo Switch in 2024
• 38:41 PS5 Slim Casing Leaks
• 43:18 All Digital Xbox Series X
• 46:47 Persona 6 Coming to Xbox
• 52:14 Baldur's Gate 3 Scares the Industry
• 1:09:36 Switch Needs These Games
• 1:13:48 What Game Should Sony Make a Movie/TV Show of Next
• 1:20:16 Don't Play It, But Watch It
• 1:23:17 Games That Turned Us On To Other Games
• 1:27:45 What's the Deal with Red Dead Redemption?
• 1:39:41 Thank YOU, Patrons
• 1:40:38 Reco's & Closing Thoughts 

Sources

• Nintendo Switch Successor: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-switch-2-targets-2024-with-next-gen-console/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20original%20Switch%20released%20over,for%20Nintendo%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said
• PS5 Slim Leaks: https://twitter.com/BwE_Dev/status/1690098165490548737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1690098165490548737%7Ctwgr%5E331f80ee3cd3b872ea7a827b1d7055d9f038d272%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F8%2F11%2F23829084%2Fsony-playstation-5-ps5-slim-model-leak-rumors
• All Digital Xbox Series X: https://twitter.com/hazzadorgamin/status/1688137729228562432?s=46&t=wZFBhuZZF5_HeIeBMBNlWA
• Persona 6 Coming to Xbox: https://twitter.com/hazzadorgamin/status/1690600078292230144?s=46&t=wZFBhuZZF5_HeIeBMBNlWA
• Baldur's Gate 3: https://youtu.be/mRO_A9949Es
• Baldur's Gate 3: https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-starfield-success-rock-hard-place/

Reco's

• As One We Survive Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/revelationgames/as-one-we-survive
• Listen to Relient K: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nJWBJvK7uGvfp4iZh9CkN?si=ib7gLYtNQ7WDBjj16Tjfpg
• Sound of the Raign: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LErhoV3kr6FmQVrLjLo0j?si=wNtoNWfFTB2FcAfZENgGQw 

#baldursgate3 #reddeadredemption #gamingpodcast

Micah & Logan finally finished Final Fantasy XVI and it is time to break the game down, examine it's themes, discuss it's drastic shift in gameplay, and answer the question: what makes Final Fantasy 16 a true Final Fantasy game? We also dig into the Sea of Stars demo, Remnant 2, and more. Enjoy! 

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website: https://thereformedgamers.com Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Join TRG On YouTube & Get Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2mBh-2CLL6c3jZO8XCJ6Xw/join

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:11 Housekeeping
• 4:13 TRG Kids
• 5:55 Micah Goes Putt-Putting
• 7:17 Sea of Stars Demo Thoughts
• 12:13 Wild Hearts is Surprising
• 17:16 Remnant 2 is One to Watch
• 21:04 FF16 Spoiler Free Thoughts
• 25:58 Is FF16 A True Final Fantasy Game?
• 33:50 Action or Turn Based? Which Do We Prefer?
• 37:40 SPOILER ZONE
• 1:37:25 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts 

Reco's

• Watch Star Wars: Rebels before Ahsoka Begins
• Gingy's Final Fantasy 16 Story Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9DrFitidUo
• As One We Survive Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/revelationgames/as-one-we-survive
• Resident Evil: Death Island (Movie) 

#finalfantasyxvi #playstation #gamingpodcast