Alice may be on the lighter sider of casual when it comes to gaming, but here at MAG we love to share our passion with all types. That said, she does have some experience with the Extra Life gaming marathon for charity which she would love to share with us. She also shares with us some of her background and experiences working on her own podcast Going Terribly .
Hello listeners and a happy belated Chinese New Year. It has been a while since you have heard my voice. I want to apologize for the delay of this episode. Lots of things have been happening at work and I have been struggling to catch up. Also, I can’t really do too much editing after Wednesday. This episode was recorded on February 19th 2021. Today we take a break from gaming and talk about us and our lives in Taiwan. Adam and I go into the reason we moved to Taiwan, what was it like living her...
Good morning, evening and afternoon middle aged gamers. We are finally back with The Game Show. On today’s show we talk about two games Adam and Crian have been playing. We also end the show with some breaking news. This episode was recorded on February 9th 2021. Adam is done with the Portal series and has a lot to say about it. If you haven’t played it yet, this is the episode to listen to. Crian is still playing Cyberpunk but has found a new love, namely Slime Rancher . A cute relaxing game wh...
Adam catches up with his old school chum Ben, talking about gaming in the good old days and how things have changed over the last few decades from tastes to tech trees.
Good day listeners, welcome back for another show where we talk about the F2P (Free 2 Play) model in gaming. Crian and Adam discuss their experiences with it, the future of it and what each of them think is going to happen in the future. We apologize for the various audio issues during the episode. We had some problems with our podcasting software and had to find a workaround. This episode was recorded on January 27th 2021.Today we would also like to give a shoutout to friends of the show. The G...
Our hosts provide us with some of the latest stories in gaming. Today's headlines include Microsoft Hopping on the Sony Pony The Recent GPU Shortage Crisis Next Gen Power Hogs More Cyberpunk Controversy Sony and Japan's Break Up Rumors Tune in now before this becomes old news!
Today on “Player 3 Press Start” we interview an old classmate of Crian’s currently living in Canada. He is originally from France so if you can’t quite deal with accents than maybe this isn’t the episode for you. This episode was recorded on January 20th 2021. Crian and Antoine went to school 13 years ago but have remained strong middle aged gamers since then. Antoine talks about how he got into gaming, gaming with kids and what he currently loves at the moment. Topics Covered 1. Nintendo gaming...
Retro-Spective: The Playstation Vita Adam does another solo show but this time gives us a (not so) brief history of the PlayStation Vita, why it was a great system, and goes into some of his favorite games for the system including, Killzone: Mercenary , Soul Sacrifice , Freedom Wars , and Gravity Rush . Here's to hoping some of those lost IPs will return in some form on next gen systems. Did you have the chance to play on this amazing system? Did Adam make you feel like you really missed out? Le...
Hey everyone, welcome back my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” we are not quite “After The Show” since this is the only episode for today. We talk about whether history has replay value? This episode was recorded on January 12th 2020. Now, for the sake of argument we’re not going to be limiting this to real world history but also in-universe history, or canon, of the respective game. And the question is, how strictly should games stick to pre-established, quote-unquote, facts? For exa...
Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: V is for Viking In today's show we'll only be going into two games, however, we'll be going a little further into depth than usual so there will still be plenty to listen to. Crian: Cyberpunk 2077 Crian gives us a look into one of the most anticipated games of 2020. Needless to say, it had a bit of a rough start, but has that stopped Crian from enjoying it? Listen and find out. Adam: Assassin's Creed Valhalla It's hard to believe that it's been a year sin...
Hey everyone, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” we talk about our plans for the coming year. This episode was recorded on January 5th 2021. We’ve made a lot of progress since we started the podcast, streaming and the videos. That being said, moving into the new year, we want to make the best use of our time to deliver the best possible content and build our brand. Today we talk about our own personal goals for our channel, the podcast and much more. If you enjoy listening to or watc...
Hi listeners, no it is not Adam but me Crian. I am helping out with the trailer and show notes for The Game Show. I have been sick this past week and still waiting for my voice to recover. This episode was recorded on December 22nd 2020. Today Adam talks about games he would give to family, and friends. He also manages to cover my list as well so a big thanks to him for that. So you are going to get a total of 8 games. He talks about Overcooked 2, Kerbal Space Program, Donut County, Just Dance 2...
Hi loyal audience, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” Adam talks about “Games As A Service”. A sensitive topic even towards the end of 2021 but Adam gives us his unique take on the issue covering both sides of the topic. This episode was recorded on December 22 nd 2020. I was sick during the recording of the show so I am just helping to edit while Adam does the heavy lifting. Adam covers all the news and talks about the PlayStation store removing Cyberpunk 2077, GOG changing their mi...
Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: The Best of 2020 It's been quite the year, hasn't it? Some ups, some downs... one really HUGE down... but it's pretty safe to say this years games were one of the ups. In this Episode, Crian and Adam list out some of their favorite games released in 2020. Crian's Picks My Friend Pedro When your friend is a sentient banana, you'd do anything to keep it safe and happy. And the best way to do that? Kill everyone in the level. This puzzle shooter will give bo...
Hello faithful listeners, viewers and all-round awesome middle-aged gamers. Today on After The Show we go into our picks for game of the year. This episode was recorded on December 15th 2020. Adam gets first digs and goes into his methodology for why he chose his game. It’s probably what you suspect but why not play along to see if you can guess what is Adam’s choice for his favorite game of 2020. Crian’s pick might not be that obvious since he’s only talked about the game a few times. A shorter...
Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: Eventful Events There's so much to do during the holiday season, and we're not just talking about the real world. Many games have their own events that to keep you coming back for more. Today, we'll check out some of our favorites. Crian's Picks The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Skyrim has remained one of the most beloved games of all time for a reason. There's just so much happening and so much to do. And just like real life, you're going to come across severa...
Good evening everyone, my name is Crian and we are finally back to our regular “After The Show”. Today we talk about the upcoming release of Cyberpunk 2077 and some reviews that have already leaked. Adam talks about Amazon resolving its PS5 switching problem as well as a funny Taiwanese PS5 story. This episode was recorded on December 8th 2020. Music makes the world go around as someone once said. We get into gaming music and talk about some games that had memorable music and some that didn’t. A...
Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: Black Friday Fallout It's that time of the year again. That's right, time to kiss that hard earned cash goodbye. But don't fret just yet; we've got a few sales to help keep a bit of spare change in your pocket. (Unfortunately, depending on when you're listening to this, some sales may no longer be in effect) Crian's Picks Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (PC) With a title like that, what's the worst that could happen? Available on both traditional screens...
Hello faithful listeners, viewers and all-round awesome middle-aged people. Today on After The Show we are not quite After The Show. Haha, because Adam is reviewing the PS5. If you have been following us on social media you know that our video editor managed to score Adam a PS5. That lucky dog. This episode was recorded on December 1st 2020. We find out the fully story about the UI, loading times as well as answer some burning questions from social media. As always if you like what we do, please...
Whats up everyone, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” we talk about “Franchises or New IP’s”. No, we’re not talking about Subway or McDonalds but rather existing franchises or totally new gaming properties. Do you love playing game after game in the same world, or are you always looking for that new shiny gem? This episode was recorded on November 17th 2020. As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge ...
Looking for something to fill in your precious gaming time but don't quite know where to spend your hard earned money? In today's very special episode, we give our first impression reviews of two recently released games Adam will be covering Assassins Creed Valhalla while Crian will give us his impressions of Godfall . Will they live up to the hype or leave these two amateur gamers in the cold?...
Hey everyone, my name is Crian and today on “After The Show” we talk about “The Chinese Gaming Era”. With the amazing launch of Genshin Impact and the jaw dropping visuals of Black Myth: Wukong. Is China going to be a big player in the gaming scene in the future? This episode was recorded on November 17th 2020. As always if you like what we do, please follow our YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channel. It really does help and makes a huge difference. Hearthstone Tavern Pass Hearthstone finally rele...
Middle Aged Gaming 2020's the Game Show: The Gold of the Indies As a small time podcast, how could we not share the love with some our favorite small time games. That's right, today we're covering games made by independent developers (or "indies" for short). Today's three categories are something, old, something current, and something new. So listen closely because you might just discover and hidden gem. Crian's Picks Darkest Dungeon (Old) Work your way through this dungeon delver. Make sure to ...
Today on “After The Show” we talk about whether games need an easy mode. Are games too difficult? Would an easy mode destroy the artistic version of a game? This episode was recorded on November 10th 2020. Bioware officially revealed Mass Effect Legendary edition which includes all content from Mass Effect 1 through 3. With reviews dropping for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, Adam talks about their load times and quick resume functionality. As always if you like what we do, please follow our You...
Ghost of Tsushima has been a hit for Sucker Punch Studio and no one expected less. With almost 40 hours of playtime, we thought it was time to hear Adam's review.He has played the base game and legends and explains the differences between the two modes and what he thinks about them. So if you are waiting to pick up the game or haven’t started playing it, this is the episode to listen to.
Happy Halloween! On this special holiday episode we will be discussing game's we'd like to see resurrected, games that possess the soul of a previous game, and our recommendation for when the trick-or-treaters stop knocking on your door. Crian's Picks Shogo: Mobile Armor Division (Return from the Game) Shogo may be dated in terms of graphics, but the gameplay is still top notch. Who hasn't dreamed of piloting a giant robot? (no... seriously... who hasn't?) Sure there are other mech games out the...
Did a Stadia exec really say that streamers should pay to stream content? What about the possibility of an XBOX streaming stick? Crian wants to talk about hardware again and has all the details about the launch of the AMD RX 6000 series graphic cards. How do you balance gaming and life? Do you just ignore life and game? Or are you responsible? Stadia Exec Says Streamers Should Pay In a recent tweet, an exec for Google Stadia stated that he believed the current ecosystem is unfair to developers b...
Episode 3: A Moment of Zen Life is stressful. Games shouldn't have to be. That is why we have chosen six games that we feel help us escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world and allow us to relax. Today's criteria are: games on the go, games to pay after a long days' work, and games that we feel have an overall relaxing asthetic. Crian's Picks Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (game on the go) For those who can't get enough Animal Crossing (or those who don't have a Switch), this can help f...
The new PS5 and XBOX UIs, PS4 Update 8, Elder Scrolls 6 exclusivity, Mariokart Live and the new Hearthstone expansion are all topics in our news segment on today’s show. As always we bring you an exciting topic which today is about buying games on release or waiting for them to mature? What type of consumer are you? XBOX Series X and PS5 UIs The new UIs were recently revealed on social media and boy are they exciting. Adam goes into details about what to expect and a change that he hopes will co...
Episode 2: RPG Stands for Role Playing Game-Show In today's show we flex a bit of our gamer nerdom by talking about Adam's personal favorite genre, RPGs. Each host will present their personal picks to represent the three sub-themes: world, story, and mechanics. Did your favorite RPG make the cut? Crian's Picks The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (World) "Hey, you. You're finally awake. You were trying to cross the border, right?" One of the most popular (and meme-able) games of all time, Skyrim is known...
