Alex got a Switch 2! He talks about the console itself as well as Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 World Tour ! We also highlight some of our favorite announcements from Summer Game Fest and the surrounding events by Sony and Microsoft. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com ! As a...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Erica joins the boys to discuss season 2 of Andor ! Enjoy our meandering and gushing conversation about an exemplary TV series and season. Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ([email protected] )! Become a patron by visiting ou...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Alex and Bryan have been checking out Doom: The Dark Ages ! Also, all three of us have watched the entirety of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, so we have a game and show spoiler filled discussion (that starts immediately at 0:33:33). Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com ! As always we w...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Jon and Bryan have checked out The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered while Alex couldn't even boot it up! He's still been playing Blue Prince . We also discuss the first 3 episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO (with some spoilers for the game and show, beware!) and somehow end up talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors! If you want to follow us on social media o...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Jon returns! He's played a little bit of the Suikoden I & II Remaster ! Bryan bought a Steam Deck! Alex checked out the Tomba remaster and is at the beginning of a long Blue Prince addiction! All of that plus news about Bungie's Marathon , potential Switch 2 pre-order timing, and the worst kept secret in the games industry -- the inbound Elder Scrolls: Oblivion remaster from Virtuous! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearb...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min
While Jon is away taking care of business, Alex and Bryan discuss the massive news drop from this week's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! Also, Bryan has finished Indiana Jones and the Great Circle , Alex is loving Suikoden I&II Remaster , and he also checked out Assassin's Creed Shadows ! All of that plus some PC upgrade corner at the end of the episode. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors! If you want to foll...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon and Alex have tried Orange Cream Coke Zero and Blackberry Dr. Pepper Zero! Jon has a lot of feelings about hibachi! Alex watched SNL50 and the associated documentaries! Jon has a bunch of music recs! Haunted Mouths - A Collection of Greetings The St...
Mar 05, 2025•41 min
Bryan and Alex have been checking out Obsidian Entertainment's latest game - Avowed ! Also, Jon and Alex have played a bit more Blade Chimera . We also talk about some news including Dragon Age: The Veilguard hitting PlayStation Plus only 4 months after release, Ubisoft teasing Rainbow Six Siege X , and the news out of Sony's February State of Play. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors! https://www.patreon.co...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon's drinking Zero Sugar Mug Rootbeer and he's eaten a whole lot of cheese from Gardner's Wisconsin Cheese! We also talk about Suits and the new podcast about it, and what you should watch with a 3-months free Apple TV+ trial. Send us your ideas for si...
Feb 05, 2025•15 min
Alex and Jon are checking out Blade Chimera ! They also talk about the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and their most anticipated games of 2025. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors! https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com ! As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgame...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min
We made it! It's now 2025 so of course it's time to talk about our top 5 games of the year! Fortunately we all played at least 5 games but it was a close call... All of that plus some honorable mentions and a few games we wish we'd played as well. And Alex goes over all of the movies he saw or watched from 2024! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors! https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Games are being played! Jon and Alex are checking out Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered , Bryan and Alex have started Indiana Jones and the Great Circle , and Alex finished Astroneer! Plus we talk about some of the Game Awards winners and big announcements! What we've been playing: (0:09:26) Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S, NS) (0:26:17) Indiana Jones and The Great Circle (XBX/S, PC) (0:44:18) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS) Patch Notes: (0:47:22) The G...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Alex is still mining away at Astroneer but that didn't stop him from probably spending too much money on JRPGs that he will never finish. What we've been playing: (0:09:06) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS) (0:14:01) Alan Wake 2 (PS5, PC) (0:21:50) Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S) (0:24:10) S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chernobyl (PC, XBX/S) (0:25:59) Black Friday Purchases Patch Notes: (0:43:40) Ubisoft's free to play game XDefiant will be shutting down June 2025, just one year after release (0:49:06...
Dec 06, 2024•54 min
Alex has played a lot more UFO50 and has somehow fallen down an Astroneer shaped hole! We also talk about Shadow of the Erdtree being eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards as well as the other contenders for Game of the Year. What we've been playing: (0:02:18) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android) (0:05:49) UFO50 (PC) and the Eggplant podcast (0:20:09) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS) Patch Notes: (0:31:55) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is eligible for Game of the Year at this year's Game Awa...
Nov 21, 2024•47 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Music, TV, food, and 3D printing -- what more could you ask for from an MGNP sidequest? Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ( [email protected] )! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon ! If you want to follow us on social med...
Nov 14, 2024•56 min
Bryan carries the podcast as he has checked out a bit of Windblown in early access and STRAFTAT as well as the new Call of Duty ! All of that plus plenty of news. What we've been playing: (0:02:49) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android) (0:07:30) Silent Hill 2 (PS2) (0:08:58) Windblown (PC Early Access) (0:19:11) STRAFTAT (PC) (0:22:42) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX) Patch Notes: (0:29:46) Somehow there are five spiritual successors in the works from previous Disco Elysium devs? (0:32:...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Bryan briefly talks about his new keyboard case (I don't get it, either) and Alex went on a Disney Cruise! Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ( [email protected] )! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon ! If you want to foll...
Oct 16, 2024•17 min
Jon's finally back to playing Rainbow Six Siege , Bryan just can't quit Destiny 2, and Alex has checked out the first Zelda game where you get to play as Zelda! What we've been playing: (0:03:20) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX) (0:10:12) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX) (0:18:46) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (NS) (0:22:45) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android) Patch Notes: (0:25:33) After 14 years, Red Dead Redemption finally makes it to PC (0:27:31) Mic...
Oct 10, 2024•39 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Alex found the Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon wants to talk the recent Linkin Park news, and Alex cried at an episode of Bluey ! Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ( [email protected] )! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon ! If...
Oct 02, 2024•35 min
Bryan is checking out Towerborne in early access, Alex finished up Astro Bot , is checking out UFO 50 , and bought a Quest 2 to play Beat Saber , and Sony had a State of Play with lots of new announcements! What We've Been Playing: (0:02:40) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S) (0:04:06) Wooting 60HE+ Keyboard (0:12:28) Towerborne (PC) (0:16:10) Astro Bot (PS5) (0:18:30) UFO 50 (PC) (0:20:24) Oculus Quest 2/ BeatSaber (0:25:0) Destiny 2 ? (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S) News: (0:34:09) All o...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Short but sweet! We're on the hunt for Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon has watched the entirety of Interview With the Vampire from AMC, and Alex has started watching Industry on HBO. Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ( midwestgamenerds@gmai...
Sep 18, 2024•17 min
Bryan returns and we've all somehow played new games! Alex and Jon checked out Star Wars Outlaws , Bryan's been playing Tactical Breach Wizards , and Alex picked up Astro Bot ! All that, plus Sony has finally announced the PlayStation 5 Pro! What We've Been Playing: (0:06:04) Tactical Breach Wizards (PC) (0:12:31) Sins of a Solar Empire II (PC) (0:19:22) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S) (0:26:52) Elden Ring (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S) (0:36:40) Starfield (PC, XSX/S) (0:42:29) Astro B...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Allan joins us to talk about his experience with PSVR2! Plus Jon checks in on Starfield and Alex moves on to Demon’s Souls after finishing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:33) Starfield (PC, XSX/S) (0:29:45) Firewatch (PS4, XBO, Switch, PC) (0:31:12) Dysmantle (PS4/5, XBO/X/S, Switch, iOS, Android, PC, macOS) (0:33:30) Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4/5, XBO/X|S, PC) (0:37:17) PSVR2 on PS5 and PC (feat. Horizon: Call of the Mountain , Beat Saber , Half ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 29 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Alex talks about the new Louis Cole album! Jon's bought a bunch of vinyl! Mainly Black x Sea – Every Tree Shall Fall: One and American Football . Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ( [email protected] )! Become a patron by vis...
Aug 21, 2024•36 min
Alex is still hooked on Elden Ring but Jon has been playing Disneyland Adventures ! At least that's something new! Plus there's plenty of news to talk about! This week's segments are as follows: (0:03:54) More Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (Sorry everyone!) Alex's Malenia Fight on Youtube (0:12:05) Disneyland Adventures (360, PC, XBO) (0:28:18) Intel's Layoffs – 13th and 14th Gen CPU Failures – Root Cause and Solution (0:36:30) SAG-AFTRA Strike and GTA VI Exem...
Aug 15, 2024•58 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon talks about some local cuisine and then he and Alex discuss the entire spoilery season of The Acolyte! Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ( [email protected] )! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follo...
Jul 31, 2024•41 min
This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:50) Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:23:08) Microsoft is implementing GeForce Now for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Are Working on an App for Fire TV (0:30:24) u/IlmeniAVG's Aggregated Greatest Games List Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links ! As always we would appreciate your feedback at mid...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Bryan finally sticks around for a sidequest! And Erica joins us! So we can all talk about our thoughts on season 3 of The Bear ! Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ( [email protected] )! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min
All three of us are revisiting the Lands Between as we dip back into Elden Ring and Alex has been checking out the DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree ! We also talk about new changes to Xbox Game Pass and whether or not our subscriptions remain in tact… This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:48) Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon (GBA) (0:08:57) Steam Sale Pickups and Wants (0:20:28) Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:55:24) First Neuralink patient says ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon got a new dishwasher and that's what gets us excited these days, a little 3d printing talk sneaks in, and we talk about our initial thoughts on The Acolyte , the latest Star Wars show on Disney+. Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email ...
Jul 03, 2024•30 min
