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Press Play to Save: Video Game News and Reviews on the Cheap

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Video Game news, reviews, and SALES, with occasional freebies thrown in for good measure. Gaming ain’t cheap, but we sure are!

Episodes

PPTS Ep 68: The Wii Squee

This week Corey gets his game on, gushing mostly about Titanfall. Chris almost recruits players to his RS3 brigade. Howie finds a game, downloads it, plays it, and reviews it in under 4 minutes! Also, as a group we got together for the first time since the gamepocalypse to play some Smash Bro’s and Mario […] The post PPTS Ep 68: The Wii Squee first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Dec 21, 2014

PPTS Ep 67: It’s like gearcrack

In this episode of Press Play to Save we reveal all the loot we picked up over the big Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales event. We also express our regret for purchases not made. New Amiibo’s are already being phased out of stores, loyal customers get a knife in their eyes, and the Witcher 3 gets […] The post PPTS Ep 67: It’s like gearcrack first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Dec 17, 20141 hr 7 min

PPTS Ep 66: Sniffin’ for little old ladies

Back again with a free to play edition of Press Play, Chris has his hands full with Dragon Age Origins, which turns into a lamentful story time of how the group misses the “Narnia effect” when putting the world aside and just diving into a good RPG. Howie puts us all at risk, by making […] The post PPTS Ep 66: Sniffin’ for little old ladies first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Dec 09, 20141 hr 28 min

PPTS Ep 65: Wolves with Drinking Problems

In this weeks episode we discuss the frustrations of owning an apple Tv, we diagnose the root cause of why Halo MCC (along with all big multiplayer titles) struggle to get day one action, and we have one of the most heated debates of the century regarding a gender confused Toadstool. We also tell you […] The post PPTS Ep 65: Wolves with Drinking Problems first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Nov 27, 20141 hr 15 min

PPTS Ep64: Big Brown……..Piece of Wood

Blizzard has a new trailer out with a FPS game that has all of us excited, Overwatch! Howie puts his iphone 6 to the test and tries out World of Warriors, Chris doesn’t let old habits die hard and jumps back into Runescape 3, a childhood classic that has had a complete overhaul to keep […] The post PPTS Ep64: Big Brown……..Piece of Wood first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Nov 20, 20141 hr 3 min

PPTS Ep63: Halo there, good morning!

In this weeks episode Chris unveils the mystery of his Xbox live payments, to Howie’s demise we discuss the release of the Halo Master Chief Collection and reminisce in our old shooter days, then Corey brings up the new Assassin’s Creed and we all promptly fall asleep. In other news, we discuss Razer’s new Leviathan […] The post PPTS Ep63: Halo there, good morning! first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Nov 15, 20141 hr 4 min

PPTS Ep62: Gazpacho T’GOW

It’s another dip in the sulfery hot springs of featured games! The gang dishes on Sacred 2 Gold, Blades of Time, and Deadlight before hitting it hard with the Free-to-Play Featured Game, Forge. The lads even take (real) questions from Twitter before carefully dipping their toes into the bracken muck of Gamergate! Tune in or […] The post PPTS Ep62: Gazpacho T’GOW first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Nov 06, 20141 hr 2 min

PPTS Ep61: Algorithmic Podcastination

It’s all in the title, as the better-late-than-never Halloween episode comes haunting you from beyond the holiday! In News, the crew talk more about changes to the Steam storefront, noteworthy game sales, an Xbox ONE pricedrop, and the triumphant commercial return of the X-wing series (sorta). Come get your heeby-jeebies on… again!   The post PPTS Ep61: Algorithmic Podcastination first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Nov 06, 20141 hr 2 min

PPTS Ep60: Distinctly Not Asian

In our inaugural “Free-to-Play” episode, we cover Howie’s delight with Guns and Robots, special guest Garrick sneaks in some Smash Bros, and after touching briefly on Unturned Multiplayer, Corey delves deep on first impressions of the new FtP MMO ArchAge! You’re losing money if you DON’T listen! The post PPTS Ep60: Distinctly Not Asian first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Oct 24, 20141 hr 5 min

PPTS Ep59: Oh, you CARD!

In this landmark episode, we break the news – that we’re going to be doubling down and giving you TWICE the episodes we’ve been giving you, just like the old days. Â Look for news and deals every other week, and our special FREE to PLAY segment every other week from that! In this episode, it’s […] The post PPTS Ep59: Oh, you CARD! first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Oct 17, 201454 min

PPTS Ep58: ArchAgey

In this episode of Press Play to Save the crew inadvertently reviews all Iphones ever. Corey gives his take on F2P Dizzel and gushes over his new free zombie survival game, Unturned. Chris still hasn’t lost his Diablo3 hardcore hero, and Howie swears off gaming permanently after confessing his love to Spellfall only to be […] The post PPTS Ep58: ArchAgey first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Oct 07, 20141 hr 57 min

PPTS Ep57: In lieu of gg

In this jam packed episode 57, Chris battles on against the forces of evil in the new Diablo3 update while reevaluating his career thinking he should have become a marine biologist, Howie falls deeper and deeper into the dark abyss of the Dota2 addiction, and Corey finally learns who he is supposed to call as […] The post PPTS Ep57: In lieu of gg first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Sep 28, 20141 hr 36 min

Ep56: Turtle Savior

Special Guest Garrick gives us the Gencon rundown before Corey admits to starting over AGAIN in Landmark. We also gush about a new iOS game that has all of our attentions before reviewing news nuggets like a new 3DS and the free-to-play report. Â Also, Sims 4 has EAIDS. Show Notes The post Ep56: Turtle Savior first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Sep 05, 20141 hr 22 min

Ep55: Mo’ Meta Blues

In this week’s too-hot-to-drop episode, we “weave” the tales of The Rektreational, Round 1, with a Pit Lord Meta win over Swaghanim’s Scepter. We also dig into Sony’s own mystification at the PS4’s success and try to figure out what purpose Reddit serves on an Xbox. Then we inappropriately touch on Gencon before dipping into […] The post Ep55: Mo’ Meta Blues first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Aug 23, 20141 hr 56 min

Ep54: The Edcyclopedia

Today we blast into the past on the laser-lined coattails of our special guest, video game historian and Nintendo super-fan Ed Soper! We also go in deep for the what-we’re playing-segment, revisiting Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Guitar Hero, and we cram in a little more exposition on DotA2 as a springboard into Smite, a new […] The post Ep54: The Edcyclopedia first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Aug 05, 20141 hr 54 min

Ep53: Not World Cup

HAVE YOU GOT SPORTS FEVER?! Well, put the soccer ball down already because we get in deep with all the eSports madness going on in the wide world of games. We cover EVO and the carnal gratification in watching 3d dudes beat up other 3d dudes, The International (DotA2 for the uninitiated) and it’s streaming-for-dummies […] The post Ep53: Not World Cup first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Jul 15, 20141 hr 40 min

Ep52: Exploding Testicles

Strom from Indianapolis joins us while Chris is on sabbatical, and we go deep on some heavy hitter games that we’re playing before getting juicy on eSports news, Xbox game sales (?!?), and a bonafide Pokescandal! Plus, we announce the winners of our Great Game Giveaway announced back in Episode 50! Are you a winner? […] The post Ep52: Exploding Testicles first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Jul 08, 20141 hr 13 min

Ep51: Rooftop Clubs

This week on Press Play to Save – A Podcast for Cheap Video Gaming Chris experiences whole new joys of home ownership before we get in deep with more Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Endless Space, Machinarium, Thief, Metro: Last Light, and Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams. Plus, BetterKind goes legit when Chris enters an industry DotA2 […] The post Ep51: Rooftop Clubs first appeared on BetterKind.com ....

Jun 29, 20141 hr 24 min

Ep50: End of the World Kind of Stuff

Our half-centennial episode is here at last, and we’re giving away several chances to win FREE GAMES, and all you have to do is listen to find out how! We get hot for games we’ve been playing and talk about our most anticipated games from E3! Did I mention the FREE GAMES?! Here are just […] The post Ep50: End of the World Kind of Stuff first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Jun 24, 20141 hr 35 min

Ep49: E3 & Butt Naked Driving

We kick in the door with what we’re playing before getting hot and heavy over E3 press conferences news for Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo! Also random Midwest restaurant recommendations because shutup, that’s why. The post Ep49: E3 & Butt Naked Driving first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Jun 12, 20141 hr 18 min

Ep48: 100k Sweaty People

It’s a Landmark episode! And by that, we mean that we gush on our first impressions of Landmark! We also hit the BundleStars deals before shaming EA and the NCAA. Listen to the end to hear us tease BetterKind.com’s brand new podcast! The post Ep48: 100k Sweaty People first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Jun 01, 20141 hr 40 min

Ep47: The Language Derrière

CHRIS PLAYED A GAME! Ahem. Sorry… We get excited about Sony’s (Everquest Next?) “Landmark,” run some hypos on Bluetooth controllers for mobiles, and plenty more! The post Ep47: The Language Derrière first appeared on BetterKind.com .

May 27, 20141 hr 14 min

Ep46: Out of the Food Closet

MS releases the gold grip on streaming services, we wax nostalgic on physical packaging, and Steam builds an onramp from the indy neighborhoods. It’s a gas! The post Ep46: Out of the Food Closet first appeared on BetterKind.com .

May 18, 20141 hr 39 min

Ep45: Gender-Bender Nomenclature

Come dance with the evolution of gamertags before we revisit our always hilarious “Howie Tries to Explain a Game” segment with ‘Sir, You Are Being Hunted,’ and Chris finally becomes a man, shy of being able to rent a car. It’s like butter for your ears! The post Ep45: Gender-Bender Nomenclature first appeared on BetterKind.com .

May 13, 20141 hr 22 min

Ep44: Beer Cheese Retro

May the 4th and Star Wars retro gaming! Also more Hearthstone, Tony Hawk HD, and Howie’s time management. Bonus Feature: Andy Serkis trolling! The post Ep44: Beer Cheese Retro first appeared on BetterKind.com .

May 04, 20141 hr 39 min

Ep43: Star Wars & Pootopia

Hard and heavy with more Space Engineers, Lego games, and MATH! We also tangent off onto Star Wars and answer a listener question about ideal potty scenarios. Yeah. Yup. Right in the episode description. The post Ep43: Star Wars & Pootopia first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Apr 30, 20141 hr 43 min

Ep42: Hearthstone & Balls (No Relation)

Hearthstone on iOS! FTL on iOS! We go iOS nuts! We revisit CS: Source for no good reason, we talk console sales numbers, and we munch on Steam analytics. ANALYTICS = NONSTOP EXCITEMENT, RIGHT?!?! The post Ep42: Hearthstone & Balls (No Relation) first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Apr 22, 20141 hr 37 min

Ep41: Fashioning a Manpon

An update regarding the game of porcelain thrones, and the regular type, too! We also go in hot on Diablo III, the Oculus acquisition, and we spin yarns about what we expect from Valve. Cosmic! The post Ep41: Fashioning a Manpon first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Apr 15, 20141 hr 36 min

Ep40: Hot Firmware in Your Hands

Ketchup time! Space Engineers, Diablo III, War Thunder, free FTL expansion – we played some GAMES, son! We also take a bite out of the newly announced Amazon FireTV, the DOTA International, and Xbox ONE Updates! AND an update on the Great Intl Cracker Exchange! The post Ep40: Hot Firmware in Your Hands first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Apr 07, 20141 hr 40 min

Ep39: 400 Days Before

Get hot and heavy with free games this week to the tune of City of Steam, War Thunder, and Crazy Taxi on iOS. Plus, we explore Steam Controller changes and the cultural inundation of Titanfall. The post Ep39: 400 Days Before first appeared on BetterKind.com .

Mar 16, 20141 hr 25 min
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