We’ve been playing games! Dead Space (2023)! Hi-Fi Rush! The Last of Us Remastered: Left Behind! All of that plus we talk about the games shown in the Xbox Bethesda Developer Direct and the last two episodes of The Last of Us on HBO. This week’s segments are as follows: (0:04:50) Whatcha’ Been Playin’: Dead Space (2023) (0:17:59) … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 11 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. WARNING: We will discuss this show as though you’ve played through The Last of … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2023•32 min
Alex finally got his hands on the Playdate, all three of the guys played Ravenous Devils as the first Bargain Bin game, and Jon and Bryan have checked out Marvel’s Midnight Suns! After all of that they discuss their most anticipated games for 2023! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:06:14) Alex’s thoughts on the Playdate (0:19:52) Bargain Bin: … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 15 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. After Alex ruminates on some of the music from his baby’s toys, the boys … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2023•27 min
Once again it’s time to take stock and see how 2022 treated us in terms of video games! We’ll go over our individual top 5 games of the year, pick a podcast game of the year, and award some superlatives: Best Free Game Biggest Letdown Best Ongoing Game Best Indie Title Most Infuriatingly Fun Game Most … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 24 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, Bryan, and Alex talk about their favorite music, movies, and TV of 2022! … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2022•31 min
This week we talk about the winners of the 2022 Game Awards and many of the cool announcements from the show! Also, find out who won the TGA wager from last episode! Join us in playing our first game for the new ‘Bargain Bin’ segment, Ravenous Devils! We’ll be talking about it in our second episode … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2022•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. It’s time for our full spoilers discussion of Andor Season 1! Send us your … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Alex got some new gaming hardware to talk about, Bryan has dipped his toe into Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0‘s DMZ mode, and we all make a wager with our Game Awards guesses! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:33) Alex’s thoughts on the Analogue Pocket Whatchu’ Been Playin’ (0:11:26) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 07, 2022•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. Bryan went to Universal Orlando, Jon had some delicious pizza for his birthday, and … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2022•27 min
Jon’s played a chunk of God of War Ragnarok and a bunch of Xbox Game Pass games! We’ve also assembled a smattering of notable Black Friday deals for games, PC components, accessories, and general nerdery! This week’s segments are as follows: Whatchu’ Been Playin’ (0:04:19) God of War Ragnarok (0:34:00) Jon got an XSX Black Friday … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 23 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. We’re super sorry we didn’t post last week’s sidequest! So here it is joined … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr
Our first foray into a free-to-play game in a long time as we talk about Marvel Snap among a few other things… This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:45) The Backlog Jon has finally reached the point of no return in Cyberpunk 2077! Whatchu’ Been Playin’ (0:25:44) Final Fantasy VII Remake INTERmission (0:27:50) Marvel Snap (0:46:08) … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 08, 2022•59 min
Plenty of horror to go around in this spooky edition of the show! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:41) Inside Baseball: Horror Video Games Jon wonders whether or not Supermassive games are the epitome of horror video games… (0:21:32) Leaderboards Bryan has selected his top 5 immersive sims! (0:45:20) Patch Notes Alex wanted to … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 8 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. Salsaritas is back in the conversation, Alex and his wife are now drift compatible, … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022•32 min
The game nerds are back! Jon’s spent some time in the backlog, Bryan wants to talk news, and Alex has some inside baseball… This week’s segments are as follows: (0:02:39) The Backlog: God of War (2018) and Cyberpunk 2077 Jon is revisiting God of War ahead of the release of Ragnarok and also has spent some time back … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2022•57 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 saw Sunny Day Real Estate at Saint Andrews Hall and then checked out … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2022•28 min
The game nerds are back! Alex and Bryan have both played some recent releases and Jon’s fingers are on the pulse of the gaming industry. This week’s segments are as follows: (0:02:05) Listener Feedback (0:17:16) Patch Notes Jon selected two recent stories to talk about in game news: Tom’s Hardware: Nvidia DLSS 3 Only Works … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 17 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, Bryan, and Alex discuss the series finale of Better Call Saul! Spoilers for both Breaking … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2022•28 min
After a brief hiatus, the Midwest Game Nerds are back with an all new format to the show! This week’s three segments are as follows: (0:04:40) Retro Recall: Collection of SaGa | Final Fantasy Legend Jon picked up this collection of retro GameBoy games and we wax nostalgic about a complete lack of tutorialization in … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Bryan is getting back into Valheim and is starting Elden Ring in earnest! Jon is checking out Grim Dawn. Alex has fallen down a Triple Triad shaped hole. All of that and some release date announcements, plus the resurrection of E3! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2022•56 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 returns to discuss the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series! Send us your ideas for … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2022•45 min
We’re now less of a podcast about video games and more of a podcast about buying games we wish we had the time to play and then never playing them anyway… Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2022•59 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. At Alex’s request, the crew listen to Sisyphus’ self titled album and discuss their … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2022•26 min
All of us are now hooked on Vampire Survivors. Bryan and Alex have checked out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Summer Game Fest is upon us and there’s too much news to talk about so we picked a smattering of news we’re excited (and one that we’re not so excited) for: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth announced … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 24 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. At Jon’s request, the crew listen to Eidola’s latest album “The Architect” and discuss … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2022•30 min
Alex and Jon checked out Rogue Legacy 2! Alex finished Elden Ring! Bryan has checked out a couple of recent Xbox Game Pass additions! All of that plus the announcements made during last week’s Sony State of Play presentation! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 6 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. Invisalign! Coca Cola Byte! Better Call Saul! Ozark! Reggie Fils-Amie’s book! De-Loused in the … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2022•28 min
Alex has played a bunch of Knotwords, Monster Rancher 1 DX, and a little of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising! Jon’s still plugging away at Elden Ring. And Bryan is still playing his old standbys. All of that, plus Square Enix selling their western studios, Sony releasing details about games included in the new PlayStation Essential/Extra/Premium subscriptions, and much more! Become … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2022•1 hr 20 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. Nick joins us to talk about the ENTIRE discography of Coheed and Cambria, from The … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2022•56 min
