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3-Bit Gamer Show

The 3-bit Gamer Showwww.3bitgamershow.com
We invite a rotating guest host to put a hilarious twist on all things gaming - new releases, retro games, gaming culture, and gaming news. Recording out of Salt Lake City, Utah we bring all of the fun of gaming to your ears every week.
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Episodes

Episode 429 - The Peterson and the Pea

This week we have some bleak news, followed by some dope kudos. Then we do a listener top 10 and play some Foodio Games with vegetables.

Jul 01, 20251 hr 23 min

Episode 428 - Hot Honey, Bones, and Butts

On this week’s sode, WB Games makes some more brilliant business moves, Nexus Mods has been taken over by venture capital, and Bungie has finally committed to delaying Marathon. Then we do another listener top ten and give a first impression rose to Undermine 2. Peterson selects his Dice game.

Jun 24, 20251 hr 32 min

Episode 427 - Gooner Podcast of the Year

We recorded this one in person so we are little rusty. It's fine. Ubisoft doing the most Ubisoft stuff (by "most" we mean "worst"), Playstation says they've learned from their mistakes by making them all again, and some Riblets. We do another listener Top 10 and Peterson reviews Doom: The Dark Ages.

Jun 17, 20251 hr 6 min

Episode 426 - You Made Me Laugh at Midnight

This week we break down some of our top games at the Xbox Showcase, Playstation State of Play, and Summer Games Fest. Then we do another Listener Top 10 - is it you!?

Jun 10, 20251 hr 34 min

Episode 425 - The Chillies

This week we talk about the Chinese gaming industry, more Pitchford, some layoffs, and more. Then we give review another listener top 10 and Peterson reviews Blue Prince. Peterson chooses his Dice game.

Jun 03, 20251 hr 33 min

Episode 424 - Slingin Dope

On this week’s sode, Randy Pitchford says something stupid again, Embracer Group throws in the towel, we do a rundown of Schedule 1, and then we read off a listener top...ten?

May 27, 20251 hr 27 min

Episode 421 - Rib Lips

GTA is delayed until 2026. Microsoft bumping up prices on everything. And then Trent gives us his top 10 games list.

May 06, 20251 hr 22 min

Episode 420 - Wasting on My Joint Bong

It's episode 420, so you know what that means! Getting bonged and doing a stoned! We have Lynn on with us to give us her top 10 games. Jenna makes her Dice pick.

Apr 29, 20251 hr 24 min

Episode 417 - The Nintendo Tax

We don't want to, but our hand was forced. We dive a little into politics and how the tariffs will affect Nintendo Switch 2. We go over several points about the Nintendo Direct and can't help but make fun of Elon Musk. Peterson reviews Steamworld Heist 2 and selects his Dice game.

Apr 08, 20251 hr 19 min

Episode 416 - It's a Shimmy-Like

This week Game Informer is back, Valve is primarily Chinese, Japan is crushing it, WB Games is not. Then we took a road trip to luxurious Boise. JD asks about what gamers think they want but actually don't and Peterson reviews Dying Light.

Apr 01, 20251 hr 19 min

Episode 415 - MEABEA (Make Easter about Bunny Eggs Again)

On this week’s sode, unions are taking over the game industry, the GTAs of the world are dying, and the only games people are playing are at least six years old. Then Peterson gives us a rundown of 33 Immortal and picks his bloody, gorey Dice of Destiny game.

Mar 25, 20251 hr 15 min

Episode 414 - Top Tentaclegasm

This week we got a bunch of news, we review Sanderson's Top Ten games, and Peterson reviews A Game About Digging a Hole

Mar 18, 20251 hr 14 min

Episode 412 - My Nemesis, Jerald

On this weeks' sode we have WB Games shutting stuff down, Codblops admits to using AI, and Balatro is finally not turning your kids into degenerate gamblers. Then we ask game devs to make these knock off games. Peterson picks his Dice game.

Mar 04, 20251 hr 4 min

Episode 411 - Please Send ASCII Nudes

On this weeks' sode, Rockstar is prepared to take on Fortnite, ex-Bungie dev is a huge creep, NetEase fires everyone, and bunch of Riblets. And then JD flexes on all of us in our Sound Bits segment. Peterson reviews Dojo Masters.

Feb 25, 20251 hr 33 min

Episode 410 - Switcheroo

On this week’s sode, French game devs start putting up barricades in the street, Obsidian says they’re not trying to make super profitable games, and Ubisoft’s sales are floating in the septic tank. Then we do a little switcheroo.

Feb 18, 20251 hr 12 min

Episode 409 - Circle of Scams

On this week's sode, Multiversus gets death threats, Civ VII is not starting off well, Sonic 3 is making so much money, and more. Then we FINALLY tell you the Blurstie results and we play Foodio Games with Super Bowl food. Peterson reviews Enigma of Fear and we reroll the Dice.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 39 min

Episode 408 - JD is heading to the JBeach

JD is leaving for the beach so we record an early sode so he can sit back and relax. We play a Reindeer Games with our desert island games.

Feb 04, 20251 hr 25 min

Episode 407 - Cool Beans

On this week's sode, EA loses billions, only 1% of devs are working on Playdate titles, and a digital library is going live. We also have a ton of riblets. We talk about grinding in video games and Peterson picks his Dice game.

Jan 28, 20251 hr 16 min

Episode 406 - Losing Controll-ers

On this week's sode we the Concord virus spreads, GamePass sees more struggles, Nintendo Switch 2 is announced, Microsoft announces layoffs, Elon is beefing with Asmongold, and Palworld keeps things alive with duct tape. We talk about game controllers and JD reviews Case of the Golden Idol.

Jan 21, 20251 hr 25 min

Episode 405 - 2024 Blursties pt 2

It's the second part of the 2024 Blursties! Our annual "worst-of" episode where we make nominations for the worst things in gaming. Our categories for this episode are: Most Overrated Worst Sequel Biggest Disappointment Worst Launch Worst Bug

Jan 14, 20251 hr 32 min

Episode 404 - 2024 Blursties pt 1

It's the Blursties! Join us to hear our nominations for the "worst of" in gaming for 2024. The following categories are discussed: Worst Gamer Rage Worst Name Worst Decision Worst Studio Worst Feature

Jan 07, 20251 hr 28 min

Episode 403 - 2024 Predictions and Resolutions

This is our annual prediction sode where we recap some of our predictions from last year, make predictions for the new year, and then make some gaming resolutions.

Dec 31, 20241 hr 8 min

Episode 402 - Skibidon't

We have Lynn on this week's sode. We talk about Balatro being rated the same as GTA, Borderlands toilet humor, kid's gambling Robux on the dark web, and NFTs (again, Ubisoft?). We do some Good, Bad, and Ugly about couch co-op games and JD picks his Dice game.

Dec 24, 20241 hr 32 min

Episode 401 - The Bigginest

On this week’s sode, GameStop shuts down even more stores, publishers won’t announce their release dates until they know when GTA 6 is coming out, and SEGA’s new COO is looking to start another war with Nintendo. After that, we talk about all the trailers that dropped at the Game Awards and then Peterson goes on a first date with Marvel Rivals. Also, LEGOs!

Dec 17, 20241 hr 13 min

Episode 400 - Bustitutes

Celebrating episode 400 by being one of our shortest in years! We talk about some accessibility, XDefiant shutting down, and Marvel Rivals news (not a review yet). We have a very active foodos segment and then Peterson does a first impression of Techtonica. JD picks his dice game, we play an old 3-bit Christmas song, and end it.

Dec 10, 202455 min
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