The first annual Gecky Awards
Welcome to 2020! It's a new year, and before the new games start rolling in, Eric and Rich take a minute to discuss illness, Star Wars, and their absolute favorite games of 2019.
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Gecko Gamescast
Two friends run down weekly news in the world of video games. Hosts Rich Meister and Eric Ortiz talk about the latest releases, what they've been playing, and the most recent events in the world of video games. Original music by Ed Baquet https://soundcloud.com/emfb-music-1
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Dinohazard
It's almost Christmas, but before we disappear for a while, Rich and Eric run you down the Geckocast GOTY nominees. We also make time to talk about the weirdness of Wattam, Henry Cavill's Geralt, and what the working title for Dino Crisis probably was. See you guys in 2020!!
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
The great Boba debate
Ah, the game awards. A time when the industry comes together to be generally confused about why they keep letting us do this. This week, Rich and Eric talk about the VGAs, the last State of Play of the year, Nindie announcements, and whether or not Boba Fett is a Mandalorian. Also, there are some great shoe care tips and we gush over muppets.
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Localize Mother 3
Happy Holidays Geckos! This week Rich asserts that Santa fucks and Coca Cola is the cause of global warming. Eric talks about his first playthrough of the Mother 3 fan translation, and the guys discuss Terminator Resistance, Darksiders Genesis, and Romancing Saga 3. All we want for Christmas is DKC 2 on Switch.
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 26
It's beginning to look a lot like Geckmas
Welcome to December, the releases have slowed, but our energy hasn't. The guys talk catching up on old titles, more Death Stranding, Jack Box Party Pack 6, and some board game goodness. Also, we open with another reference to Frasier for some reason I can't discern.
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Stadia Arcadium
Eric and Rich have returned from Orlando to a slew of new game releases. The guys talk Jedi Fallen Order, Death Stranding, Pokemon, and Age of Empires. They dig into what the big deal with Google Stadia is and ponder on Schrodinger's Shenmue. All of this topped off with talks of GOTY being almost upon us! GECKOOOOO!!
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Death Stranded
It's finally here. After what feels like forever, Eric and Rich have finally played Death Stranding and can confirm it is, in fact, a video game. The guys give you the low down on the first few hours of Kojima's long-awaited title, Gwent, and more Luigi's Mansion, and where Mass Effect lost its mojo. See you next week!
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Blizzard Watch
As Rich and Eric do their best to dodge Death Stranding spoilers they talk all of the big announcements out of Blizzcon 2019, Luigi's Mansion 3 and even more Outer Worlds. Is Kojima a genius or a madman? Only time will tell.
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 22
We love the Druck
Welcome to another week of curated video game coverage. Rich and Eric gush over The Outer Worlds in between tv recommendations and talk an unfortunate game delay-filled week of news. We also talk spooky season and try and get to the bottom of why more horror games don't launch in October. Don't forget how much we love Neil Druckman, aka the Druck.
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Teenage Mutant Ninja Geckos
Sweet 21! This podcast is finally old enough to drink so we're going on a bender. Rich and Eric talk more Destiny and Dragon Quest, Rich gushes over Indivisible, and the guys discuss how streaming platforms are changing the shape of gaming. We also dive into what 2020 holds as the last year of the current console generation and question the motivation of Shredder.
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Geckokeep
Welcome back to your favorite gaming podcast in the known universe! This week Eric and Rich talk more Destiny 2, Yooka-Laylee, Indivisible, and all that nasty business with Blizzard and China. They also lay out everything we know about the PS5 and what a horribly overcrowded month March will be for games.
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Taxi Gecko
The fair for this cab is steep, but we've got games to discuss. Apple Arcade continues to be the highlight of Rich's week, but we also talk more Dragon Quest, Astral Chain, and finally make the transition to the Destiny 2 focused podcast of your dreams. You talkin to us?
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Gecko Quest XVIII Geckos of an Elusive Age
Our Geckos begin their journey as the elusive Luminary! Rich and Eric are back to talk mobile games, Dragon Quest, Astral Chain and a whole lot of Batman. They discuss the latest in the new for The Last of Us II, Oculus VR, and even get a special visit from our old pal Mr. X.
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Ballad of the Wind Gecko
Heyoo and welcome! it's been another wonderful week for video games. Eric and Rich talk Geese, Zelda, and more Astral train. They pine for more skateboarding games, and what works with Apple Arcade. We also get pumped for the next state of play and lament the fragmented future of E3 and Gamestop. You come for the video games, but stay for the off-topic Batman discussion!
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Gecko Kong Country
Welcome back to the number four podcast in the universe! This week we talk Blasphemous, Greedfall, and even more Gears 5 and FF XIV. Rich tells us all that Kojima taught him of Death Stranding and Monster energy, while both the guys gush over that new Final Fantasy footage. Leaves your presumptions on Donkey Kong lore at the door.
Sep 16, 2019•2 hr•Season 2Ep. 17
Gecko of fates
Hello and welcome to the number one Star Wars podcast masquerading as a video game podcast. This week get down to why Attack of the Clones is awful, and talk remakes. We also touch in on Gears 5, Astral Chain, WoW, Heave Ho, and Final Fantasy VIII remastered. Gears 5 0:20 Astral Chain 0:32 WoW Classic 0:36 Heave Ho 0:41 Final Fantasy VIII remastered 0:46 Blair Witch 0:55
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Tossed geckos and scrambled eggs
Well baby I hear the blues are calling, but it's fine because the Gecko Gamescast is back! This week Eric and Rich talk Control, Astral Chain, their favorite games of the year so far, and just what the hell they're expecting from Gears 5. They also dive into Joker movie hype, Yakuza news, and so much more. Special thanks to Ed Baquet for our glorious intro theme. =
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We need to talk about Throgmorton
Welcome back! As fall rolls in Rich and Eric talk upcoming releases, Age of Empires, and their respective time in the gloomy sinking city. They also talk D23 since this is the number one Disney podcast in the world, and refuse to stop talking about Kojima.
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Everybody loves Kojima
It's another week in the world of games! Eric gives us the low down on video and board games from an undisclosed location, while Rich talks Dicey dungeons. We also get into what makes games fall short of fan expectations all while finding time to praise our holy father Hideo Kojima.
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Don't call me a huckster
We've been gone for a hot minute, but we return to talk Fire Emblem, short hikes, Eric's trip to Yellowstone, and cyber-punk bars.
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Golden Gecko Alliance
Hello, and welcome! It is Sunday, July 28, 2019 and video games are as cool as ever. Rich and Eric talk more Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Wolfenstein: Young Blood, and make the Golden Deer the official Fire Emblem house of the Gecko Gamescast. They also talk your weekly dose of comics and anime, complete with vilifying Pennyworth, and giving The Boys the Gecko seal of quality.
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Comics and Dragons
It's the week of July 21. A heatwave is sweeping NY and Final Fantasy is monopolizing my time. Rich and Eric talk Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Dragon Quest Builders 2, and all the latest SDCC news!
Jul 21, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Justice for Cyclops
It's July 15, and games are happening! Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is on the horizon and has Eric feeling a little less than happy. We also talk more Judgement, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Mario Maker 2, and Dragon Quest Builders 2.
Jul 15, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Hard times at Anime Expo
We took a week off and we're a little late to the party, but the Gecko Games crew has returned! Eric recounts his adventure to LA and the guys talk Judgement, Mario Maker, movies, and MMO addiction.
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Get in the podcast, Shinji
It's the week of June 23, 2019, and we're talking the newest releases. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Judgement, CTR, and rumors of a return to Ape Escape. Rich and Eric even discuss anime because that's the cruel world we live in. GECKO!
Jun 24, 2019•45 min
It's the E3 after show
Welcome back! Eric and Rich are cooling off after the biggest week in video games. They wrap up the remaining press conferences, talk their favorites from the show, and the word on what's to come. As well as a brief discussion on new releases like Cadence of Hyrule.
Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Keanu's Cyberpunk spectacular
It's E3, baby! The hype train has long since left the station and we talk about what we've seen so far. Microsoft's press event, EA Play, the Pokemon direct, and even whatever the hell Google Stadia is are on the table. Friend of the show Vinny Parmese joins Eric and Rich as resident anime expert.
Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 4 min
E3 Hype machine
It's time once again to overextend our expectations for E3. After two weeks off Eric and Rich discuss their hopes and pipe dreams for E3 2019, and catch up on what they've been playing during this hiatus. The Division 2, Void Bastards, and much more! GECKOOOOOO!
Jun 02, 2019•59 min
Rad Shiba
Welcome back to another week of the Gecko Gamescast! Eric and Rich consult with the Elder Gods, talking more MK11, Days Gone, as well as VA-11 HALL-A, and Steamworld Quest. We talk about Bethesda's strange social media tactics and the new God of War doc.
May 13, 2019•52 min
Welcome to the Sonic cinematic universe
It's a rather slow news week, but we're back just the same, talking what we've been plugging away at this week along with all these video game film trailers.
May 06, 2019•47 min
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