Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week was a smaller news week, but there were so many games to play and new things to talk about that we couldn't NOT get excited about recording! As well as some new stories, we've also got updates on a story from last week too, so don't miss it. :D On one other note, this will actually be the last normal episode for a little while, which we've also gone into detail about on the podcast itself (after segment 1). I (Nathan) am going to be gone f...
May 10, 2019•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! Michael and I have played a lot of games this past week, and we're excited to tell you all about them! There's also quite a bit of juicy news stories going on in the gaming scene, so sit back and enjoy the show! :D As always, feel free to email us your questions, comments and feedback to: brosandconsoles@gmail.com Or tweet/message me on twitter: @LightingHatNH We look forward to seeing you all again next week! Time-codes: 03:31 - Seg. 1: What're ya ...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! We've got lots to talk about this week, from China's new gaming policies to games being used to detect Alheimer's dementia. And as always, lots of new exciting games coming within the next week! Feel free to email in your questions, comments, and feedback to: brosandconsoles@gmail.com Or field your questions to @LightningHatNH on twitter if that's easier for you! Enjoy the show, and we'll see you all back next week! Time-codes: 02:37 - Seg. 1: What'...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week's episode is short and sweet, but with an interesting array of news topics, and some long-awaited news on the next Sony console in the works! Plus, we've decided on some permanent nicknames! :D As always, we appreciate each and every one of you listening, and we'd love to hear from you all! If you've got any questions, comments, or feedback for the show, feel free to email us at: brosandconsoles@gmail.com For any quick updates or questions...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week, we finally have been given the ability to change our PSN usernames! And while the grass isn't exactly greener on the other side, at least now the bridge is open for business if we should so choose to cross it. We even got news about the upcoming Star Wars game in the same week?! What a time to be a gamer! ^_^ As always, feel free to reach out to us via our email: brosandconsoles@gmail.com ; or you can reach me on twitter as @LightningHatN...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast everybody! Our apologies for the delay this week, but here's the regular episode like always! We're trying to get back on our regular schedule, but sometimes life, work, or studies gets in the way of recording, so we thank you all for bearing with us and being patient when we're unable to get an episode out over the weekend. We'll do our best to keep you all informed as to what's going on, so you can check for updates from me on twitter (@LightningHa...
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! We have a shorter show for you all this week, but we hope you enjoy it just as much anyways! And let us know if you prefer the longer-form or this shorter, quick version, and we can change things according to popular demand. As always, feel free to write in to brosandconsoles@gmail.com with questions, comments, or feedback. You can also reach out to me on twitter via @LightningHatNH. Thanks again for all the support, and see everyone again next week...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! We apologize for the 3-week hiatus, but we're happy to be back and ready to talk about video games! Because of the strange mid-week recording, the show might be a little different than you've come to expect, but we still get deep into the important stuff that we missed: the March Nintendo Direct, Sony State of Play, and ID @ Xbox Game Pass. As always, if you have any burning questions, comments, or feedback, feel free to tweet at @LightningHatNH or ...
Mar 28, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week, Michael and Nathan talk about the death of a highly underrated piece of gaming hardware -- the PlayStation Vita -- as well as gaming reviews, early access games, and even Final Fantasy themed weddings! You don't want to miss a single part of this episode, ladies and gents! ^_^ As always, feel free to join the conversation or ask us questions at: brosandconsoles@gmail.com Thanks for listening, and we look forward to podcasting for you all ...
Feb 25, 2019•2 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, where Michael and Nathan sit back and gush about video games they love, interesting topics in gaming news, and more! This week, the hot topic is the Nintendo Direct which aired on Wednesday the 13th, and brought Nathan back into the folds of Nintendo fandom with some great surprise showings! There was also a great deal of Sony talk, but honestly, when is there not on this podcast? ;) If listeners have any burning questions, comments or feedback for ...
Feb 18, 2019•2 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week's episode brings to you our raving thoughts on Kingdom Hearts 2, Apex Legends, and news involving a few interesting announcements and even a little bit of political discussion! (For those of you who get worried reading that, don't worry, it's not the norm, haha.) As always, feel free to send any questions, comments or feedback to: brosandconsoles@gmail.com Time-codes: 03:03 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? 06:24 - Housekeeping 29:36 - Seg. 2:...
Feb 09, 2019•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week, we're excited to talk about our time with the Anthem demo, PS5 game development rumors, GameStop news, and even things as outlandish as Shaggy from Scooby Doo being tied with Mortal Kombat 11! Get ready for an interesting show, everybody! As always, if you want to make your voice heard and be part of the conversation, or just provide us with some comments or feedback, feel free to drop us an email at: brosandconsoles@gmail.com Time-codes:...
Feb 03, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week, Michael and I talk about a wide variety of news stories, ranging from new and exciting evolutions in the developer space to sad and somewhat shocking news around some games coming out in the future. Also, this coming week looks pretty dope in terms of new releases, so tune in to find out about all of those as well! As always, if you have any questions, comments, or feedback, feel free to email us at: brosandconsoles@gmail.com Time-codes: ...
Jan 27, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week, we unwittingly managed to pump out a juicy yet relatively compact, (compared to our last couple episodes), show. Apparently, it is possible for us to make them shorter! ^_^" However, whether you enjoy the long-form or shorter episodes, feel free to let us know at our email: brosandconsoles@gmail.com We welcome listener questions, comments, and feedback, so write in anytime! Today's episode goes through a variety of topics, with some bigge...
Jan 20, 2019•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, your weekly source of video game discussions and overall nerdiness! You guys and gals are in for a meaty episode this week, so strap in and get ready for talk about everything from a 2nd Kinda Funny Games Showcase in the works, to the Bungie/Activision split, and even a budding lawsuit against Gearbox's own CEO, Randy Pitchford. There's a lot to talk about, and so little time to do it in! Hope you enjoy the episode! Feel free to email us comments, f...
Jan 13, 2019•3 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! The first episode of the year is full of all kinds of discussions, casting a wide range in their depth and complexity, but we hope you enjoy it all just the same! Looking farther into midway special segment, things seem like they're going to get pretty exciting in 2019! Time-codes: 01:32 - Housekeeping/Corrections 05:16 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? 23:16 - Seg. 2: The Bropinion Report 23:50 - #1: A New Gaming Console?! (Jordan Ramee on Gamespot) 32...
Jan 05, 2019•2 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles Podcast! There have been so many amazing, incredible games in 2018 that it was tough to make a list of our top 5 favorite games from this year, but we managed to do it! Even harder though was figuring out our top 10 games of all-time... If you love rankings and lists, this episode is for you! If not, hopefully our love of all things gaming will still satisfy you this week! Time-codes: 02:15 - Housekeeping (email: brosandconsoles@gmail.com) 03:09 - Seg. 1: Wh...
Dec 29, 2018•2 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week, we go over a cornucopia of topics from the end of the game approval freeze in China to our favorite years in video games! Spoilers: games are awesome. Time-codes: 02:15 - Housekeeping 05:26 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? (And what're ya buyin'?) 36:32 - Seg. 2: The Bropinion Report 36:49 - #1: China's freeze on game approval ends (James Batchelor on GamesIndustry.biz) 48:58 - #2: Upcoming PS Plus change in March 2019 (Samit Sarkar on Polyg...
Dec 22, 2018•2 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast! This week, Nathan and Michael talk about gaming crunch-culture, company decisions, and a whole lot of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate! Timecodes: 03:09 - Housekeeping & Corrections 05:21 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? 15:42 - Seg. 2: The Bropinion Report (#1: Can game developer crunch-culture be beaten? [Ben Quinn on The Guardian]) 29:32 - #2: Riot Games, Does the punishment fit the crime? (Cecilia D'Anastasio on Kotaku) 34:21 - #3: Blizzard kills ...
Dec 16, 2018•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to a special episode of the Bros and Consoles podcast! This is our first-ever reactionary episode since launching the weekly podcast, and will likely make similar appearances when large gaming conferences happen that we just can't wait til the following week to discuss! To view the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, head over to the Kinda Funny Games youtube channel, and check out all the games we mentioned for yourself! Let us know if you have any format suggestions or comments on this special...
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Welcome back to the podcast! This week, we geek out over our hopes and dreams for the upcoming KF Games Showcase, happening on December 8th at 10am Pacific time, as well as crown the first "Bros and Consoles Prediction Master"! No spoilers, you'll have to listen to find out who gets it! Also, Michael learns how to say Souljah Boy..? Time-codes: 02:37 - Housekeeping/Corrections 05:30 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? 17:43 - Seg. 2: The Bropinion Report! (#1 : The Kinda Funny Games Showcase) 40:20 - ...
Dec 08, 2018•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Coming back to you this week with a meaty episode where we discuss our predictions for the upcoming Game Awards! Who will get more points right for their picks?? We'll have to see this coming Thursday to find out! Time-codes: 01:00 - Housekeeping & Corrections 02:03 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? 20:56 - Seg. 2: Game Awards Predictions 23:12 - 1#: Game of the Year 31:47 - #2: Best Ongoing Game 37:35 - #3: Best Game Direction 44:14 - #4: Best Narrative 50:54 - #5: Best Art Direction 56:00 - #6...
Dec 03, 2018•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Finally, after 2 days of audio/technical difficulty limbo, we've completed the third episode! Hope you guys enjoy a slightly shorter holiday special, and hope to see everyone next week as well! Timecodes: 00:01 - Intro, housekeeping, and corrections 04:15 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? 12:12 - Seg. 2: Special Holiday Gobble Gobble! (What are we thankful for in relation to video games?) 36:34 - Seg. 3a: The Entire List of Upcoming Software on the PlayStation Network, as listed by Justin Massongill...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A meaty second episode, packed full of nostalgia, Bethesda, and an abundance of Sony-related topics. Welcome to week 2 of the Bros and Consoles podcast! Timecodes: 00:01:26 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'? 00:32:20 - Seg. 2: Let's get newsy! 00:33:51 - #1: Do graphics matter in open-world games? 00:44:20 - #2: Thoughts on X018 00:47:55 - #3: PS5 controller patent? Touchscreens?? (Sammy Barker on Push Square) 00:55:16 - #4: Fallout 76 players are being nice? (Patricia Hernandez on The Verge) 1:04:38...
Nov 18, 2018•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The very first episode of Bros and Consoles! Michael and I look forward to talking about all the video games and gaming news we enjoy or find interesting, and including anyone listening in the conversation as well. Hope you all enjoy our podcast's pilot episode! Edit: The mic quality isn't great for this first episode, and we realized that and quickly bought actual mics for the next episode. Hopefully you all can hear the difference starting in episode 2! Time-codes: 00:01:30 - Introductions 00:...
Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
