In this episode, Paul, Glen and Jimmy yell into the void about game mechanics that make them mad. They try to keep level heads but sometimes hotter heads prevail. Jimmy is reeling from completing Final Fantasy II and wounds from Jak 2 are re-opened for Glen. Get steamed! Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrIvx1Dv5btw Intro/Outro Tunes: John Kim
Jul 07, 2017•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Glen and Jimmy talk about a show they hold near and dear to their hearts: Adventure Time! Paul couldn't make it this week so the boys are able to really geek out about one of their all-time favorite shows. If you've never watched Adventure Time then these two would believe that you are severely missing out on a very special show. This show is crazy, yo. WHAT TIME IS IT? Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://ww...
Jun 24, 2017•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, and Glen discuss the biggest video gaming expo that happens every year: The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3. They all agree that per usual there are some better presenters than others but overall what they've seen at E3 this year excites them for the rest of the year. They focus on Nintendo as a fan-favorite and because they're really excited for Breath of the Wild DLC. Paul and Jimmy distrust marketing tactics that try to exploit the audiences but also can't c...
Jun 16, 2017•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, and Glen give you a peek behind the curtain and let you listeners all know what's going on with the podcast. Glen is moving to a different state so he won't be right beside Paul and Jimmy anymore. Did you want to here us talk about podcasting for an hour? No? Well too bad! The boys wax nostalgic about early iterations of the podcast as well as the trials and tribulations of starting a podcast while in school. They revisit a few older concepts and come up with a few ...
Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, and Glen are joined by Karl again to finish talking about just about everything that comes to their minds while playing philosophical puzzle platformers: The Witness & Talos Principle. If you enjoy deep, philosophical conversation then we encourage you to stick around for this episode where the boys delve deep into the meaning of life in this current era. Glen questions everything, Paul questions everything, Karl smiles in the corner, and Jimmy has a dumb look o...
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 32 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, and Glen along with special guest Karl talk about teaming up to go to a real "Escape Room" and how that experience was similar and dissimilar to playing 3D puzzle platformers such as Portal. The boys get a bit philosophical today while talking a bit about what makes a puzzle a puzzle and how solving something in real life has different rewards than solving a puzzle in a video game. This episode can count as a sort of "primer" for next week where we'll be talking spe...
May 26, 2017•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy, along with special guest Tom, talk about a game they all hold near and dear to their hearts: Path of Exile. No Glen this week for forseen reasons but he will return next week! This episode has a wide range of knowledge about the game from Tom who has clocked in thousands of hours to Jimmy who has played a bit but sucks and gets frustrated too easily. Paul loves to mess around with non-ideal builds and Tom plays for keeps. The boys find a double entendre in the de...
May 12, 2017•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, Glen and Daniel are back to talk about The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild.. again! Join the dudes as they delve deep into the story of the newest Zelda game and talk at length about what they liked and didn't like about it; a month later. There are LOTS of spoilers in this episode so if you haven't played Breath of the Wild and don't want MAJOR PLOT POINTS spoiled for you, you should probably steer clear of this episode (Sorry!). Paul and Jimmy defend what Danie...
May 05, 2017•1 hr 46 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, and Glen discuss the worldwide phenomenon of Pokémon. Well... to say they "discuss" anything may be giving them too much credit this episode. Strap in for a wild ride of emotions and nostalgia in this episode about all things Pokémon. They talk about the video games, the show, the trading card game and much more. Glen loses his brother to the void. Jimmy makes more awful star trek references. Paul tries to have meaningful discussion but is rebuffed. Gotta catch 'em ...
Apr 28, 2017•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, and Glen talk about Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games (MOBAs). They have some really good conversations about the state of the genre overall as well as the influence MOBAs have had on E-Sports and gaming. Dota 2 and League of Legends are the two games most focused on in this episode. Glen laments e-sports being shown on ESPN. Heroes of the Storm gets praised by Paul for being a simple MOBA that is easily accesible and fun in short bursts. The Kelsie's Korner wra...
Apr 21, 2017•1 hr 30 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, and Glen along with special guest Sarah talk about a series of games they all hold near and dear to their hearts: Animal Crossing. They cover the series beginnings with the Gamecube version in America all the way to the current 3DS games. Sarah still plays Animal Crossing which baffles the rest of the Meta'd crew and she totally schools them all with her knowledge of the series. Paul and his siblings gang up on a defenseless bear. Jimmy briefly talks about the obvio...
Apr 07, 2017•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy, Glen and Daniel are back to talk about the newest game in their lives: The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. This episode is STORY SPOILER FREE for Breath of the Wild so if you want to know some cool things about the game you can still tune in without having any of the major plot points ruined for you!! (Also let us apologize in advance for the shotty sound quality, no idea what's going on but we're hoping to have that all sorted out by next episode.) We analyze t...
Mar 16, 2017•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Jimmy and Glen (PAUL COULDN'T MAKE IT THIS WEEK) talk about the ever changing medium of video games and the transition of arcades to home consoles back to social gatherings. We talk about how our earliest memories of arcade gaming are cemented in our minds and how that helped shape our current feelings about arcade gaming. We disrespect air hockey manufacturers and praise old arcade reward systems. Overall, we talk a lot about how the decline of arcades in the early to mid 2000'...
Mar 09, 2017•50 min
In this episode, Paul, Jimmy and Glen talk about the phenomenon that is Minecraft. We talk a lot about how Minecraft is endlessly entertaining at the base level of gameplay and how the multiplayer experience lends itself to stories of heroics. We liken Minecraft to the Illiad while still talking about legos. We also trashtalk endermen for a few minutes. Tune in! Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs...
Mar 03, 2017•56 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy along with special guest Glen talk about the the golden age of 3D platformers. We find out that the genre of "3D platformers" no longer exists due to its pervasiveness throughout most modern 3D games. We also discuss the impact of these pioneers and how they've shaped a lot of future games. Glen talks about becoming a completionist and Paul shares stories about losing critical progress and losing hope in 3D platformers. Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Fa...
Feb 23, 2017•58 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy along with special guest Daniel talk about the Dark Souls Series. We talk a lot about how the games are crushingly hard but infinitely rewarding and why Daniel can't stop playing them. We also go on tangents about the Assassin's Creed series and quickly touch on why we haven't made a podcast since 2016! PRAISE THE SUN. Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrI...
Feb 12, 2017•1 hr
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy discuss Resident Evil 6 as well as a look back on the Resident Evil series as a whole moving forward into the unknown for Resident Evil 7. Can they even stomach the action packed thrills of Resident Evil 6 or will they be consumed by the monotony of annoying enemies and lackluster story? Find out in this episode of Meta'd! Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixx...
Dec 03, 2016•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy along with special guest Rio talk about Resident Evil 2 and 3. We talk about the major changes of 2 and 3 from the first installment and the ever changing Resident Evil series as a whole. Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrIvx1Dv5btw
Oct 30, 2016•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy talk doors, diaries and Dead Space while speaking about Resident Evil 4. Listen in to find out more about this game and its impact on the series as well as what we believe to be an impact on gaming as a whole during the early 2000s. Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrIvx1Dv5btw
Oct 22, 2016•49 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy talk about what makes Resident Evil 0 (not 2, yet!) stand out as a very strong game in the Resident Evil Series. Resident Evil 0, being a prequel to pre-existing games has a lot to draw from and uses all of its predecessors very well, listen in to hear more about what we have to say about this game! Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrIvx1Dv5btw
Oct 16, 2016•44 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy get spooked by a really well crafted zombie game and let the listener know just how big of an impact this game has had not just on the survival-horror genre but on video game storytelling as a whole. Kicking off a new series with a bang, welcome to October and spooky times with one of the best zombie-killin' games of all time. Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhM...
Oct 07, 2016•50 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy run from knife-wielding pineapples, code rocketry, and analyze one of their favorite games: The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. Is it only good because of nostalgia or is there enough in Ocarina of Time to have it remain in the gaming hall of fame? Find out in this episode of Meta'd! Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrIvx1Dv5btw
Sep 09, 2016•48 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy analyze Majora's Mask and talk about why they like it so much. Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrIvx1Dv5btw
Aug 18, 2016•46 min
In this episode, Paul and Jimmy get their feet wet while talking about two similar games with a lot of history between them. Twitter: https://twitter.com/metadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metadpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8LhMbixxYCrIvx1Dv5btw
Aug 05, 2016•45 min
2022 Edit: Hey! Thanks for checking out this episode! Back in 2016 Paul and Jimmy had recently played through the Oracle games and were a bit salty about them. The main points in this episode go over how a remake should merge the games into one or a reboot should combine them but make a cohesive story that combines elements from both games. Ultimately it comes down to both games being good on their own but the experience of linking them together to get all the items and fight Ganon/Twinrova sour...
Jul 29, 2016•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the premiere episode of Meta'd! Meta-analysis of EVERYTHING! This episode has been RE-EDITED for length, topic clarity, copyright, and just to be more cohesive and good (hopefully). This episode we give a brief introduction to what we will be talking about on the podcast and talk about a favorite game of ours from Nintendo: The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening. Enjoy and please leave any feedback! Background music by The Versions! Check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...
Feb 06, 2016•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
