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Player One Podcast

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Join ex-game journalists Chris Johnston, Phil Theobald, and Greg Sewart as they talk about console/portable/PC games, raising kids, and the meaning of life.
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Episodes

494: Existential Dread

This week! CJ’s at PAX so Greg and Phil talk video games with guest Ethan Einhorn. Topics include toys to life, Microsoft ending production of Xbox 360, Mega Drive Classics, Star Fox Zero, Ratchet & Clank and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Ethan's Video Game Memories blog Toys to Life Tatsuya Minami steps down at Platinum Microsoft stops producing Xbox 360s Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 17 now available) - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's ...

Apr 25, 20161 hr 35 min

493: Good controller or good 3DO controller?

This week! New Neo-Geo cart found, Ratchet and Clank, Mario & Luigi Paper Jam, retro game prices, 3DO, Pippin, Playdia, and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: New NeoGeo fighting game discovered? Retronauts: Sega Master System Midwest Gaming Classic Nintendo PlayStation Pippin @World Bandai Playdia SegaDoes.com Keio Flying Squadron Trickman Terry Way of the Warrior Road Rash 3DO Need for Speed Wing Commander III Return Fire Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Ratchet & Clank Qu...

Apr 19, 20161 hr 10 min

492: Do It Yourself Link

This week! Guest Ethan Einhorn joins us to chat NX rumors, Zelda Wii U/NX rumors, PS4 remote play, Punch-Out tricks, Game & Watch Gallery 4, Far Cry Primal, The Division, Fire Emblem Fates Conquest, The Order 1886, and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: NX game rumors Emily Rogers Zelda rumors Punch-Out visual cue discovered many years later PS4 Remote Play on PC/Mac Game & Watch Gallery 4 Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest The Order: 1886 Far Cry Primal The Division Implosion...

Apr 12, 20161 hr 30 min

491: Let's Read

This week! April Fools, My Nintendo, Miitomo, the Alison Rapp firing, Worlds of Power books, the differences between versions of Life Force and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: No Man’s Sky April Fool Bruce Campbell Doctor Who Google Mic Drop Miitomo has launched My Nintendo launches Alison Rapp fired Picross: Twilight Princess Hyper Light Drifter Arcade Archives: Life Force The New Zealand Story On Let’s Plays: That Dragon Cancer Worlds of Power books Samurai Warriors 4 (Vit...

Apr 04, 20161 hr 23 min

490: The Three Ps

This week! Fake NX pictures, Batman v Superman ( movie SPOILERS 07:14 - 14:47 ), Wii U production ending, Star Fox Zero difficulty, Bill Cosby and more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Evolution Studios , 5th Cell studio layoffs/closure PSVR pre-orders Wii U production ceasing in 2016 More NX pictures - FAKE Star Fox Zero - Invincible mode for beginners Bill Cosby - Greasy Kid Stuff 3DS 5-year anniversary - PowerPros Podcast Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 16 now availa...

Mar 29, 20161 hr 26 min

489: I’ll Be the Stranger!

This week! Guest Ethan Einhorn joins us once again to talk VR at GDC, PlayStation VR price/release, the fake NX controller picture, Miitomo, Uncharted 4 going gold and so much more! Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Ethan's video game memories blog Paranormal Activity .gif PSVR pricing, release timing announced Dactyl Nightmare Battletech Center Hardcore Henry Fake NX controller picture Miitomo released in Japan Uncharted 4 has gone gold! Rock Band 4 Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Gran Turismo...

Mar 22, 20161 hr 31 min

488: A Less-Compelling Ouya

This week! PlayStation VR, Lionhead and Press Play close, Miitomo, Amazon Japan shipping games internationally, Coleco dumps the Retro VGS, and so much more. With special guest Ethan Einhorn! Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Ethan's video game memories blog Lionhead, Press Play close Miitomo launches in Japan this week Amazon Japan shipping video games internationally now Coleco dumps the Retro VGS New Ducktales Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 16 now available) - click h...

Mar 14, 20161 hr 35 min

487: Grand Theft

This week! A rehash of an old CJ story, Hololens/Young Conker, Quantum Break, Nintendo Direct stuff, Pokémon, SNES on 3DS, great vaporware systems, a spoiler -filled Firewatch discussion (54:30-1:32:07, chapter stops available on some podcast clients), and more! Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Banned in the USA Hololens and Young Conker (video and blog) Quantum Break has to be online to watch the cutscenes Xbox One to get hardware upgrades No Disney Infinity 4.0 this year Midway Arcade se...

Mar 08, 20161 hr 37 min

486: Because It's Nature

This week! Uncharted story trailers, Xbox connectivity woes, localizations, acts of nature, VCR games and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Sponsored this week by Out of the Park Developments. Visit ootpdevelopments.com to pre-order your copy of Out of the Park 17 now. Links of interest: Uncharted Story Trailer Stolen concept art from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Pokémon Sun and Moon Developer tantrum about NX Nintendo NX/EA rumors Pokemon physical releases in Japan Xbox February 2016 outage The ...

Mar 01, 20161 hr 15 min

485: Justice Geodude

This week! Street Fighter V breaks hearts, Nintendo NY opens, Nintendo Account, VR, Firewatch (no spoilers), Unravel and more. Join us, won’t you? Sponsored this week by Out of the Park Baseball '17 . Visit ootpdevelopments.com to pre-order your copy today. Use the promo code PLAYER17 for 10% off. Thanks to Out of the Park Developments for sponsoring this episode of the Player One Podcast. Links of interest: Nintendo NY reopens Chris Kohler’s tweet about Nintendo NY eBay scalping Zelda is 30 yea...

Feb 23, 20161 hr 6 min

484: The Titular Line

This week! CJ and Phil talk about some non-game stuff before jumping into games - like Kuru Kuru Kururin, Fire Emblem Awakening and Firewatch. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake Spaceballs - 10 Best Gags 11.22.63 trailer 11.22.63 Titular Line Guy Gametrailers shutting down Quantum Break PC/Xbox One Pokémon in Super Mario Maker Kuru Kuru Kururin Bayonetta in Smash Bros. Fire Emblem Awakening Fire Emblem Fates Firewatch Check out Greg's web series Generation 1...

Feb 15, 20161 hr 34 min

483: The Superb Owl

This week! Sports! (Kinda.) Plus Greg’s new computer, Gravity Rush Remastered, Metroid Zero Mission, schoolyard video game rumors, Nintendo at E3, and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 16 now available) - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Own an iPhone/iPod touch? We've got an app for that--the Player One Podcast player app is available now. Play shows new and old, read show notes, ac...

Feb 08, 201659 min

482: Moving the Goal Posts

This week! Pikachu Detectives, Xbox One numbers, another plastic guitar shows up at CJ’s, and much, much, more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Detective Pikachu Valkyria Chronicles Remaster Song of the Deep - Insomniac game, published by Gamestop TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan (Activision / Platinum) EA Exec lets slip 19 million Xbox Ones sold Amplitude Guitar Hero Live Metroid Zero Mission Box Boy Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam A Boy and His Blob LEGO Avengers LEGO Dimensions Check out Greg's...

Feb 02, 20161 hr 13 min

481: Parental Guidance

This week! Ally of the show Chris Baker joins CJ and Greg to talk about snow, video game violence, and everything in between. Join us, won’t you? Check out Chris Baker’s book, WRONG! Retro Games, You Messed Up Our Comic Book Heroes!, here . You can also follow him on Twitter @cbake76 or check out his website at christopher-baker.com. Play Marvel Heroes! Links of interest: Nintendo changing controversial Fire Emblem Fates dialogue Sega 3D Classics 3DS cart coming April 26 NX Deets from Survey Com...

Jan 26, 20161 hr 34 min

480: Change the Formula

This week! Holiday candy, number one mobile games, games that impact you emotionally, and a whole lot more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: The Bitter, Not Sweet Cadbury Chocolate War Pocket Mortys That Dragon, Cancer Sewart’s in-game card Lara Croft Go Shovel Knight (Amiibo) Metroid Zero Mission Plants Vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 The Boy Howdy Podcast w/Phil The 1099 Podcast w/CJ Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 16 now available) - click here. And take a trip over to P...

Jan 18, 20161 hr 16 min

479: Respect the Mean Bean Machine

This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk Oculus Rift pricing, Assassin’s Creed Empires, NX news, and the games we played in the last week. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Oculus Rift Pre-order Pricing - $599.99 Wired: The Oculus Rift’s Problem Isn’t Price - It’s Perfection Kotaku reports on Assassin’s Creed Empires and Watch Dogs 2 Assassin’s Creed Chronicles for Vita Nomura Securities: NX will be unveiled in June Magic Girl Cascade Greg Sewart’s YouTube Channel Metal Gear (MSX) LEGO Di...

Jan 12, 20161 hr 40 min

478: Favorites of 2015

This week! We look back at 2015 and talk about our favorite games of the year with guests Kevin Larrabee and Rich Grisham . Join us, won’t you? Favorite portable game of 2015: Boxboy Nintendo Badge Arcade Pokemon Picross Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D 3D Outrun Favorite mobile game of 2015: Her Story ( available on multiple platforms ) Framed ( iOS and Android ) Pac-Man 256 ( iOS and Android ) Lara Croft Go ( iOS and Android ) Horizon Chase ( iOS and Android ) Favorite digital game of 2015: F...

Jan 02, 20162 hr 58 min

477: Fish Story

This week! Assembling the cords for older systems, Uncharted delays, Pokémon 2DSes, the games we’ve been playing this week, and a story about a fishing game. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Nintendo to release 2DS in Japan for Pokémon Anniversary (nintendo.jp link) Uncharted 4 delayed to 4/26 Xbox AC adapter cord Sega Genesis video cable LEGO Dimensions Suikoden Rise of the Tomb Raider Metal Gear (MSX) Need For Speed Aviary Attorney Undertale Fishing Resort Ocarina of Time 3D Super Mario ...

Dec 29, 20151 hr 39 min

476: Rose-tinted Body Suit

This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk about Force Awakens spoilers, Coleco Chameleon, Kojima Productions back in business, and all the video games worth talking about before Christmas. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Points of Articulation podcast Chris Kohler / Gamestop story post Kojima Productions is back, exclusively on PS4 w/Sony Retro VGS is now the Coleco Chameleon Cyberattacks planned on Microsoft/Sony on Christmas Just Cause 3 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Kid Icar...

Dec 22, 20151 hr 27 min

475: Unauthorized Official Guidebook

This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk about games, strategy guides, Star Wars, and so much more. Included in the discussion is Fast Racing Neo, Just Cause 3, Steamworld Heist, Rock Band 4, Super Mario Maker, Wolfenstein The Old Blood, Yakuza 4, and The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: King’s Quest Chapter 1 PS+ PaRappa 2 on the PS4 this week SNL Star Wars toy commercial New Independence Day trailer Sliders The Movie Video Nintendo controller patent ...

Dec 15, 20151 hr 38 min

474: Pulling Upgrade

This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk about The Game Awards 2015 and PlayStation Experience. We also discuss Just Cause 3, Earth Defense Force, Pokémon Picross, Halo 5, and more! Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Theodore Rex The Right Stuff trailer Psychonauts 2 Psychonauts 2 Fig Pitch Video Telltale’s Batman Fans boo Konami Adult Swim Games debuting on PS4 CJ talks about Adult Swim Games Lee Petty demos Headlander Ratchet & Clank PS4 Monsters and Monocles Yakuza 0 Ni no Kuni II I...

Dec 09, 20151 hr 32 min

473: Pretty Good Tombstone

This week! Black Friday tales, Fallout 4, VATS systems, Star Wars Battlefront, Madden, Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest Heroes, Forza Motorsport 6, Godzilla and so much more. You will not want to miss this one, trust me. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Bubsy Two-Fur Fallout 4 Star Wars Battlefront Rise of the Tomb Raider Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Dragon Quest Heroes Halo 5 Forza Motorsport 6 Godzilla Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 16 now avail...

Dec 02, 20151 hr 20 min

472: No Time for the Wasteland

This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk Fallout 4, games journalism blacklisting, Beyond: Two Souls remastered, video game vinyl, Persona 4 Golden, Undertale, Star Wars Battlefront, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate and more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Sega CD Model 1 unboxing/frankenstein - Generation 16 A Price of Games Journalism - Kotaku WIRED: PlayStation 2 Emulation Coming to PS4, Sony Confirms Beyond: Two Souls Coming to PS4 on Nov. 24th, Heavy Rain Out Next Year South Park: Brack...

Nov 24, 20151 hr 45 min

471: Blop Blop, Fizz Fizz

This week! Kevin Larrabee joins us to talk about Fallout 4 (SPOILERS for around the first 5 hours), the Nintendo Direct, the MST3K Kickstarter, Kevin’s foray into anime, Nintendo Badge Arcade, Ultimate Ghouls ’n’ Ghosts, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of Interest: Nintendo Direct 11.12.15 Twilight Princess HD Zelda Wii U Cloud coming to Super Smash Bros. Pokémon Picross Picross NP Vol. 1 (with Pokémon) Star Fox Zero Gravity Rush getting a physical release Fire Emblem Fates Animal...

Nov 17, 20151 hr 49 min

470: Spartans Without Helmets

This week! Stewy played games for charity, Activision bought King, there was an embargo on the review embargo for Fallout 4, we devolve into talking about the Sears Wish Books late in the show and there’s a lot more in the center there too - Halo 5, Persona 4 Golden, Mario Maker, Snoopy’s Grand Adventure and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Greg Sewart’s Extra-Life Page Fallout 4 - embargo on the review embargo Mario Maker update and event courses Activision buys King for $6 ...

Nov 10, 20151 hr 29 min

469: Bob Ross Biopic

This week! Not one but two special guests join us to talk about the games and news of the week - Greg Rice , producer at Double Fine Productions, and Kevin Larrabee of The Fitcast (and Back In My Play). Things we talk about: How Greg got into the industry, Double Fine’s Day of the Devs event , the perception of indie games in Sony/Microsoft’s free game lineups, Nintendo’s first mobile title Miitomo, Don Bluth’s Dragon’s Lair movie Kickstarter, and all the Sony announcements from Paris Games Week...

Nov 03, 20151 hr 49 min

468: Big Squeaky Hammer

This week! We mark NINE years of podcasting with special guest Rich Grisham of HitThePass.com . We talk origin stories, Star Wars trailer, Vita first-party support, Nintendo, Harmonix Amazon reviews, NHL 16, Transformers Devastation, MGSV, LEGO Dimensions, Fire Emblem Awakening, Tomb Raider Ultimate Edition, eSports, Yoshi’s Woolly World, Rock Band 4 and more. Join us, won’t you? And for more Rich Grisham be sure to check out the Press Row Podcast and visit Hit The Pass for your coverage of spor...

Oct 27, 20151 hr 45 min

467: Industry-Leading Chips

This week! Friday the 13th The Game kickstarter, an icon found for Twilight Princess HD, Nintendo NX, a generation with no innovation, Triforce Heroes, Minecraft Story Mode, a long discussion about Star Wars (both games and movies), Yoshi’s Wooly World, NHL 16, and so much more. Join us, won’t you? Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 16 now available) - click here. Also check out Greg Sewart's Extra-Life Participant Page . And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some...

Oct 20, 20151 hr 49 min

466: Gonna Scratch Your Crackdown

This week! Amiibos, Far Cry Primal, spiritual Burnout sequels, PS4 price cut, Hololens dev kits, Transformers Devastation, Chibi Robo Zip Lash, Mighty No. 9, Rock Band 4, Tomb Raider Definitive and just a touch of Star Wars Battlefront beta. Join us, won’t you? Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 (Episode 16 now available) - click here. Also check out Greg Sewart's Extra-Life Participant Page . And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Own an iPhon...

Oct 11, 20151 hr 27 min

465: City Slickers

This week! A rare just-CJ & Greg episode. We talk about getting/feeling old, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5, the PS4’s 3.0 software update, Mario Maker sales, Kevin Larrabee’s Goodbye to Video Games, the Star Citizen drama, Armikrog, Rock Band 4, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Join us, won’t you? Activision Responds to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 issues PS4 System Software Update 3.00 Out 9/30 Super Mario Maker has sold 1 Million units around the world Kevin Larrabee’s Goodbye to Video Games Star ...

Oct 05, 20151 hr 27 min
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