The Stage Select

Welcome back! We cover a lot of ground this week on The

Stage Select, with an eclectic mix of games, more football talk than you’d

expect, and we close with some Gamescom stuff. We hope you enjoy it!

00:00 Introduction, announcements

11:45 Final thoughts on Darksiders

26:20 Crime Scene Cleaner

49:38 EA Sports Madden 25™

01:11:15 Project Tower, Inzoi

01:50:28 Doom I + II

02:04:11 Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

02:13:54 Dustborn, Thank Goodness You’re Here

02:38:30 Gamescom/Opening Night Live highlights

Check out Bill Tucker on the Still Loading Podcast’s Final

Fantasy Draft: https://stillloading.libsyn.com/still-loading-322-final-fantasy-fantasy-draft-2024

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,

and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Well hello there! Not to brag, but I think this may be the

best episode of The Stage Select so far. Plenty of fun, free-form discussions

that flow into one another so well it was a little difficult to slot the music

breaks in. We’ve got quite a few games, get mind broken by a Chinese dating

sim, meet sexy Martin van Buren, and oh-so much more!

00:00 Introduction, life stuff

14:56 Julian’s final thoughts on Until Then and This

Bed We Made

26:24 Justin’s final thoughts on Minds Beneath Us,

planning our next game pickups

58:23 Superscout

01:25:33 Julian’s Dream Journal, introducing Martin

van Buren

01:48:09 Borderlands (the movie)

02:17:11 Darksiders, Visions of Mana

02:38:01 Mom Hid My Game

02:50:30 Questions, Comments, Concerns

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,

and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It’’s a trim episode of The Stage Select this week. We have a couple new games, a couple old games, and check in with some characters, old and new. Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction, we need to talk to Abramo

14:35 The Sims 4, The Minds Beneath Us

46:46 The Olympics are lame, Shadowgate, This Bed We Made

1:10:28 Introducing Colt Mangum

1:28:12 The Birthday Robot

1:33:54 Questions, Comments, Concerns

Sifl and Olly game reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNC4qXwzhzg&list=PLhvXlsle52RfDMEMMDBcyfHXGlBERZS27&index=47

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

It’s a looser, more personal episode of The Stage Select this

week. 2023 is a weird year, right? We have just a few games to talk about this

week, but we also spend some time discussing the closing of Game Informer and

the death of video game magazines. Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction, Julian wants to know…

28:41 Until Then, 8-Bit Adventure Anthology Volume 1

53:40 Our strange apathy towards a banner year for video

games, upcoming releases

01:14:47 Superscout, The Sims 4

01:46:19 Game Informer shuts down after 33 years

02:08:49 Ask Sherwin Williams, Questions, Comments,

Concerns

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Well, Justin has invoked his contractual clause that gives

him a show off each season, but thankfully we’re joined by friend of the show

and super supporter Xavier Kreiger, as well as a secret replacement that Justin

booked super last minute. This episode sure is something. Never let it be said

that The Stage Select is not fully committed to the bit!

00:00 Introduction, announcements

16:07 Foretales, Flintlock: Siege of Dawn

59:03 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, DuckTales

Remastered

01:16:39 Until Then (Julian’s playthrough)

01:30:29 X-COM 2: War of the Chosen, I Am Part-time

Worker!!, Persona 3 Reload

02:00:36 A non-spoiler discussion of Deadpool &

Wolverine

02:24:00 Questions, comments, concerns

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

This week on The Stage Select we’re joined by one-half of

the RetroFits YouTube channel. James Chin is here to talk about committing to

the bit, Lego Star Wars, and internet history, among other things. Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction, RetroFits vs Quest 64, navigating

games discussion

33:47 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

55:04 Loop Hero. Julian’s Dream Journal

01:21:16 Parenting with video games

01:41:16 Until Then closing thoughts

02:11:57 RetroFits History Storytime Corner™ (Article

cited)- https://www.cracked.com/blog/the-7-biggest-dick-moves-in-history-online-gaming

02:46:21 Longlegs

02:57:52 Questions, Comments, Concerns

Check out RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

It’s an oddly short edition of The Stage Select this week,

as it’s been quite the ordeal for both Julian and Justin since the last episode.

We’re light on shenanigans this week, but we have plenty of games to talk

about.

00:00 Introduction, Julian’s quest to find something

to play (Hellblade 2, The First Descendent, Zenless Zone Zero)

36:04 Convincing Justin to play I Am Part-Time Worker,

Until Then, Miitopia, the sad state of the arcade scene

01:23:03 V Rising, Final Fantasy XIV

01:58:07 Questions, Comments, Concerns

If you’re a patron, be sure to go to the Patreon page and

vote for the next Suffer Select game!

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

After a week away (sorry!) The Stage Select is back, and we

have a lot to catch up on, including Justin’s week of streaming, the Elden Ring

DLC difficulty debate, and Julian finally rolling credits on Final Fantasy XIV:

Endwalker. All that, and so much more this week!

00:00 Introduction, where were we last week?

10:03 The Week Extreme for Justin: F1 24, Final

Fantasy VII Rebirth, Lumberjack Dynasty, Bus Simulator 21, Fire Fighter Simulator,

Beauties! They’re All After Me

41:33 Hololive Justice debuts

01:05:18 Shadow of the Erdtree final thoughts

01:38:07 Space (it’s a secret to everybody)

02:00:26 Still Wakes the Deep

02:13:50 Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker (LIGHT SPOILERS)

02:27:02 Questions, comments, concerns

Listen to Justin on A Gamer Looks at 40: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/15277226

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Unfortunately, we were not able to record The Stage Select

this week, but instead of leaving you with nothing we’re unlocking the first

episode of The Suffer Select, our new monthly Patreon special. We hope you

enjoy it, and if you do, consider checking out our Patreon in the linktree

found below. See you next week!

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

After back to back experimental shows, it’s time for Julian

and Justin to catch up on what they’ve been up to on this episode of The Stage

Select. Enjoy a potpourri of topics, from a bit of news, some demos, some Elden

Ring, and much more!

00:00 Introduction, Julian breaks his ass

14:03 Metal Slug Tactics, Nintendo Direct

45:06 Enotria: The Last Song

52:03 Steam Nextfext demos (Of the Devil, Crush

House, Yars Rising, Minds Beneath Us)

01:11:33 Elden Ring is designed for you to use all

its toys

01:17:56 Shadow of the Erdtree

01:39:37 Tavern Talk, F1 2024, Dust Born

02:01:57 Ask Sherwin Williams

02:24:01 Dallas Fan Expo

02:50:19 Questions, Comments, Concerns

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

Email: [email protected]

Theme song lyrics:

What could this possibly be?

Seems a lot like a podcast…

Wonder what specifically?

Talkin’ bout video games,

With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

Not more of the same!

Now we’ll jump right in,

So expect the unexpected and more.  

Now we’ll get groovin,’

Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

There just might be some treasure in this chest,

Having fun with our special guests,

Time for Stage Select!

Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions