Underpowered

The fellas return, realizing the missed opportunity for a solid show name.  Casey let’s us know how relaxing Yoshi Crafted World is, while Shelby explores Outriders more.  Then we talk Gamepass coming to Apple, Rockstars Kerfluffle and celebrity couples that don’t make sense.

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The three amigos talk about what it means to be an "acquaintance". Sean is hyped for  Stellaris Nemesis expansion.  Casey tells us how great Diablo III is on the switch and Shelby's Monday Game Night has begun a new adventure with  Square Enix new co-op 3rd person RPG shooter Outriders.  We talk news and then dive back into the dungeon  after the first session of our DnD game.  Shelby give his tips for first time players, while Casey gives his tips for first time Dungeon Masters.

This week we are joined by CEO and COO of VoxPop Games, Charles Yu and Marc Rodriguez.  We talk about how they got their company started, how their platform helps every gamer have a voice.   We get hyped on some games, talk a bit about Monster Hunter Rise most shocking monster and Shelby has finished Cyber Shadow.  Then the gang talks about the Sony acquisition of EVO,  the insanely harsh crimes coming down on a hacking group and ponders if the slow down in game releases is setting up indie games to shine.

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Friend to the show Ben Bertoli returns to talk to us about his kick starter for his new boardgame  Bark Magic: Ruins of Dhogoon.  He also tells us how we can test our marriages with the new game It Takes Two.  Casey already is claiming his game of the year with Monster Hunter Rise, mainly because you can ride a dog.  While Shelby is up for the challenge with the platformer Cyber Shadow.  We also talk gaming news and TV.

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Happy Birthday to us! Shelby and Casey give their final reviews for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser Fury.  In a slow news week, we pour one out for Mario and talk about game preservation.  The dynamic duo then reminisces about their first year.

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We are joined this week by Twitch Affiliate, RPG streamer, & indie game designer Loxxulus!  He recently released his first game Chesslocke on Steam and we talk about the process of creating a game.  Then he and Casey gush over JRPGs Octopath Traveler and the demo of Project Triangle Strategy. Chappy is enjoying his time with Divinity Original Sin 2, while Shelby had to put Doom Eternal on Weenie Hut Jr. Mode.  Then the fellas talk the new TMNT game, bad videogame movies, which videogame character to invite to family functions and all find the common cause to being escorted out of a building.

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The Nintendo Dads join us on this week’s episode.  The gentlemen give us the origin of their site, what other consoles they play and are just all around awesome dudes.  Marty gives us a good reason to try  Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. Tim and Casey talk Mario 3D World, and Jesse lets us know that Persona 5 Strikers is not just another musou game. We thing Shelby has fallen in love with Doom Eternal as he gives his first take. Then the gang goes over their top five Zeldas of all time!

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The team talks box opening streams and Shelby connects the secret of the bell power in Mario 3D World to another game in the Nintendo Universe. Shelby also talks to us about jumping back into Apex Legends. Sean regales us of his adventures at sea while playing Valheim.  With E3 cancelled, debate arises if E3 is necessary anymore? We end the show with a good round of Yay or Nay and decide if Gamestop getting into esports will be the next move for them.

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Friend to the show Geoffrey Golden returns!  Geoffrey is the narrative director for Fallen Legion Revants.  Shelby let’s us know he has been lifting in the gym playing Pokemon Sword, while Casey begins his Magic the Gathering Arena journey.  We talk news and noteworthy shows and excitement for Diablo II Remastered.

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We are joined by Co-Founder of StartPlaying.Games, and Head Dungeon Master at Total Party Chill, Devon Chulick this week to help guide us and anyone else who is beginning their journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.  His website StartPlaying.Games can having you start playing D&D today! Sean breaks down the new hotness that is Valheim.  We also ponder what games should be taught in school.  Enjoy and please leave a rating below!

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