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 ( midwestgamenerds@gmail.com )! 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 ( midwestgamenerds@gmail.com )! 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 ( midwestgamenerds@gmail.com )! 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
Bryan booted up Cyberpunk and Hades , Jon has restarted Elden Ring , and Alex checked out some PSVR2 titles and the latest content for Alan Wake II ! All of that plus some news! This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:02) Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:03:26) Hades (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S, NS, iOS, Mac) (0:10:35) Elden Ring (PC, NS, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S, Mac) (0:38:04) Humanity (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:41:21) 7th Guest VR (PC, PSVR2) (0:43:37) Alan Wake II: Night Springs DLC (PC, PS5, XS...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min
This week Corey joins us so that he and Bryan can tell us about the latest Destiny 2 expansion: The Final Shape ! We also talk about some of the most exciting announcements out of Summer Game Fest! This week's segments are as follows: (0:02:42) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:31:43) Balatro (PC, NS, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S, Mac) (0:39:50) Summer Game Fest Announcements Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can...
Jun 13, 2024•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. Somehow we arrive at Google’s AI Overview and some of its worst fails, and … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2024•30 min
This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:02:42) Fallout 4 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:14:45) Baldur’s Gate 3 (PC, PS5, XSX/S) (0:25:50) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (PC, NS) Patch Notes (0:37:35) Rainbow Six Siege’s new subscription model (0:45:07) Lego will release a Deku Tree set (0:53:54) CoD BlOps 6 will be on … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:03:14) Hades II Early Access (PC) (0:08:20) Fallout 4 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:14:48) Princess Peach: Showtime! Demo (NS) (0:17:52) Bryan’s Lightning Round (Modern Warfare 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC) (0:24:03) Animal Well (PC, PS5, … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Allan joins the regular crew to talk about the new Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:04:20) What We’ve Been Playin’ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5), Harold Halibut, and more! (0:26:00) Fallout Season 1 (Amazon Prime) (0:39:22) SPOILERS START Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 25 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 is still tinkering with his 3D printer, Jon is working on The Gamma … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2024•48 min
Alex has tried out the first couple chapters of Resident Evil 4 VR and Jon has a bunch of games he wants to check out! That plus a whole load of game news on this week’s episode. This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:04:30) Resident Evil 4 VR (PSVR2) (0:14:50) Final Fantasy … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2024•51 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 talk about some local food joints, some new music recs, and … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2024•26 min
We make good on some listener feedback we received earlier in the year! Jon’s finished Final Fantasy VII Remake and has started Rebirth! Alex got a PSVR2 and finally checked out Horizon: Call of the Mountain. Bryan is still plugging away at The Quarry. All of that plus the talk around a PlayStation 5 Pro and some clever Helldivers … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 22 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 both tried Spiced Coca-Cola! Alex saw Dune: Part Two this weekend. Jon’s … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2024•32 min
We’re all still playing Helldivers 2, Jon continues to gain ground in Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Alex has started Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:06:26) Helldivers 2 (PS5, PC) (0:28:46) Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS5/4, PC) and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2024•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. Bryan watched the Tetris film on Apple TV+, Jon checked out Heaven Adores You on Amazon … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2024•30 min
Unexpectedly, the game nerds have all jumped on Helldivers 2! Alex talks a little about Remnant 2 and the Final Fantasy Rebirth Demo, Jon talks a little about Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Bryan talks a little about The Quarry. We also discuss the recent Xbox business update and This week’s segments are as follows: The Backlog … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2024•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. Jon checked out Marco’s Pizza for the first time which leads to more pizza … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2024•27 min
The game nerds are back! Alex talks about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Home Safety Hotline, and Lunacid, while Bryan talks about The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope and the Tribes 3: Rivals playtest, and Jon jumps back into Death Stranding Director’s Cut. They also talk about their most anticipated games of 2024! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 07, 2024•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. Alex’s 3D printer is up and running! He also checked out the season premiere … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2024•32 min
2023 had a lot of great games to play! 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 Infuriating Game Best Example of an All-Around Good … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 23 min
This week we talk about the winners of the 2023 Game Awards and several of the big announcements from the show! Also, Rockstar dropped a trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and Prophecy Games has announced Tribes 3: Rivals! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 1 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 3D printing a drumset and listening to the latest Codeseven album while Alex … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 05, 2023•57 min
Bryan makes his triumphant return to the podcast to talk about the new Switch Lite he bought to play Super Mario Bros. Wonder while Alex has finished up Spider-Man and has moved onto Alan Wake II and Super Mario RPG! This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:02:33) Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (0:04:37) Super Mario RPG … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2023•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. Alex asks Jon about his journey into 3D printing! Send us your ideas for … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2023•41 min
