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Prof and Dev Play Games

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A gaming podcast where Prof and Dev Play Games talks about the week's gaming news, discusses games, and looks ahead at future games and events.
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Episodes

PDPG 100: Centennial Celebration

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) have made it to the magically 100th episode. In this episode we discuss the past 100 episodes and how our gaming has been affected by doing this podcast. We also still dig into some news and of course what we're playing! Come join us for a centennial celebration and enjoy in the key extravaganza (tm). There are a ton of steam keys in here, listen, find them, play some games on us!

Aug 14, 201757 minSeason 1Ep. 100

PDPG 99: New Prof & Dev 2DS Discussion

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) are back together for an episode! This episode the Dev actually does get to have the Prof's take on the New Nintendo 2DS system. Some news about Stardew Valley multiplayer, BioWare Montreal moves, PUBG cosmetic items, and AMR2. We dig into what we are playing with a slew of games from Pyre, to Splatoon 2, to The Long Dark, to Super Mario world, and many more. Its been a good week of gaming!

Aug 07, 201750 minSeason 1Ep. 99

PDPG 98: A 2D system in a 3D world

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) like video games. If you do too, this is the podcast for you. This episode the Prof gets his hands on a New Nintendo 2DS XL and lets us know what he thinks, while we discuss the likely last revision to Nintendo's long running lineup of 3DS systems. We have news for Shadow of War, Final Fantasy 15 Multiplayer, Persoa 5 Anime, and Metroid Amiibo. The Dev continues to play Final Fantasy 12, Diablo 3, and Dead Cells, while the Prof plays ????...

Jul 31, 201730 minSeason 1Ep. 98

PDPG 97: Destiny Calls. Again.

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) like video games. If you do too, this is the podcast for you. This episode, we discuss the Destiny 2 beta; what we like and dislike. We dig into some news about Pokemon Go Fest and the disaster it became, Doom's 6.66 update and price drop, Nintendo Switch voice chat and its absurdity, and in some good news three new series from Telltale. Some game talk about Splatoon 2, Diablo 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, and Final Fantasy 12.

Jul 24, 201741 min

PDPG 96: The Bounce Back

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) like video games. If you do too, this is the podcast for you. This episode, we discuss returning to games, years later, that we bounced off in the past; Final Fantasy 12 (the Dev) and Dragon Age Inquisition (the Prof). Why do they grab us now? What changed? Short news cycle about fall game delays and Mega Maker. No outro music this week, sorry!

Jul 17, 201743 min

PDPG 95: 2017 So Far

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) like video games. If you do too, this is the podcast for you. This episode, we discuss the best games we've played so far this year, and many that we haven't and what we are looking forward in the second half of 2017. Some small news items on Destiny 2 Beta, Shadow of War, and Witcher 3. Then we get to what we're playing; Horizon Zero Dawn, Gonner, Trackmania Turbo, Dragon Age Inquisition, Diablo 3, Really Bad Chess, and Dead Cells. End the e...

Jul 10, 201758 min

PDPG 94: Bring Out Your Classic

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) like video games. If you do too, this is the epodcast for you. This episode, we discuss the surprise announcment of the SNES Classic, our June Game Club game Dead Cells, and our pick for July's game. This week sees the Prof out with a newborn, so the Dev takes over for the rest of the show, taking on Amazon's best sellers of 2017, plus other ramblings. The episode ends with a small talk about Horizon Zero Dawn, which the Dev finally beat this...

Jul 03, 201746 min

PDPG 93: A More Perfect Union

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) like video games. If you do too, this is th epodcast for you. This episode, we discuss SAG/AFTRA Strike's Impact on AAA Game Development, Necromancer Coming to Diablo 3, Nintendo Switch News, Jim Ryan's Foot-In-Mouth Disease, Steam's Summer Sale, Persona 5, SUPERHOT, God of War 3, and Mighty Number 9 (it's bad). If you like the podcast, please review/rate us.

Jun 26, 20171 hr 10 min

PDPG 92: No Nindie Bottleneck

The Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) are back to our regular scheduled programming. This episode has a a special interview with @nindiespotlight and a general roundup of misc news that came out E3 this past week! The Dev finally finished Persona 5 and lets his feelings known about it and the Prof takes on Mighty Gunvolt Burst on the Nintendo Switch. Outro music Last Surprise by Lyn from the Persona 5 soundtrack.

Jun 18, 20171 hr 26 min

PDPG 91: #E32017 Reactions, Part 3 -- Nintendo

Welcome back to day three of E3 2017! Here's part three of our E3 reactions, with part one Sunday night and part two Monday night. In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss Nintendo, Our Predictions, and Overall E3 Impressions. No outro music today. Sorry!

Jun 14, 201736 min

PDPG 90: #E32017 Reactions, Part 2

Welcome back to day two of E3 2017! Here's part two of our E3 reactions, with part one last night, Monday, and part three coming Tuesday night. In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss conferences focusing on PC Games, Ubisoft, and Sony. No outro music today. Sorry!

Jun 12, 201751 min

PDPG 89: #E32017 Reactions, Part 1

Welcome to E3 2017! Here's part of of our E3 reactions, with part two coming Monday night and part three coming Tuesday night. In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the beginning of E3 2017--the conferences by EA, Xbox, and Bethesda. Then, we discuss the games we've been playing this week. Outro music is Pine Apple Rag by Scott Joplin.

Jun 12, 20171 hr 15 min

PDPG 88: First Light of E3

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) about our May Game Club game, inFamous First Light. News chatter about Switch Voice Chat, Sony Pride, FF7 Remake changes, Shadow of War delay, Valve's new publishing policy, and Gamestop changes to credit in the near future. Talk about Persona 5 and Injustice 2 in the games we're playing. Outro music is The Battletoads Theme by David Wise.

Jun 04, 20171 hr 18 min

PDPG 87: Far Cry 5 Reveal Reaction

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) chat about Far Cry 5, Monster Hunter XX, Rabbids, Red Dead Redemption 2, Hitman, Persona 5, Gwent, Injustice 2, and Arms. Outro music is Dark River from Far Cry 2 by Mark Canham.

May 29, 201755 min

PDPG 86: Persona of Destiny

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) take on the Destiny 2 gameplay event, the ARMS Nintendo Direct, and a special interview with The Best Destiny Player We Both Know in Real Life (TM) at the end of the episode. Games We're Playing discussion centers around Persona 5, Injustice 2, and Diablo 3. You will also find a surprise code for a game on Steam somewhere in the episode. Outro music is Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There by Lyn ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/...

May 22, 20171 hr 40 min

PDPG 85: Nintendo's E3 Plans

Early episode! In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss Nintendo's E3 plans, Square Enix shopping IO, BioWare icing Mass Effect, Assassin's Creed 2017, Halo 6, and Forza Horizon 3. Additional talk about Persona 5, Horizon Zero Dawn, and other games they have been playing. Outro music is Soda Pop by Purple Planet Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/retro/4593380248.

May 14, 20171 hr 7 min

PDPG 84: No News Like Nintendo News

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss their opinions on April's Game Club game, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. After that lots of Nintendo news about Switch restocks, Mario Kart 8, Breath of the Wild Updates and Summer DLC, and the Last Fire Emblem game coming to 3DS. Additional talk about The Last of Us, Torment: Tides of Numenera, and other games they have been playing. Outro music is, Super Mario Kart Theme by Soyo Oka.

May 08, 20171 hr 3 min

PDPG 83: New New Nintendo News XL

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss hoped-for 8-bit and 16-bit game collections, New Nintendo 2DS XL, Fire Emblem Heroes, Nintendo's E3 Plans, PS4 Sales, PS4 Pro, The Last of Us, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Breath of the Wild. Outro Song is Weird Kids on the Block from Zombies Ate my Neighbors, composed by Joe McDermott.

Apr 29, 20171 hr 2 min

PDPG 82: Don't Be A Dick

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss how to respect your audience and not Be A Dick, SNES Classic, Call of Duty: WWII, Starcraft, and more Breath of the Wild. Outro Song is the Darkwing Duck Theme from the NES game by Yasuaki Fujita.

Apr 24, 201740 min

PDPG 81: The Last of Us Jedi

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the Nintendo Direct, NES Classic End-of-Production, Switch Sales, Star Wars Battlefront II, Breath of the Wild, The Last of Us, Titanfall 2, Overwatch, and The Last Jedi. Somewhere in this episode is a Steam Key for Guacamelee, so listen closely! Outro Song is Ace of Clubs by Rocco http://freemusicarchive.org/music/RoccoW/~/Ace_of_Clubs

Apr 17, 20171 hr 15 min

PDPG 80: Sign of the Scorpio

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss Project Scorpio reveal and cover news on Mass Effect Andromeda, Diablo 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Squre Enix Switch plans. Lastly, they dig into the games they've been playing; The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Has Been Heroes, and Graceful Explosion Machine. Somewhere in this episode is a Steam Key for Chroma Squad, so listen close!. Outro Song is Hyrulean Overture #1 by freezetag: https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR035...

Apr 10, 20171 hr 24 min

PDPG 79: Just One More Shrine

In this episode, the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss their March Video Game Book Club selection, A King's Tale; FFXV; Destiny 2; Rocket League for Switch; Watch_Dogs 2 DLC Plans; the Tomb Raider Movie; and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Somewhere in this episode is a Steam Key for Day of the Tentacle as well. Outro Song is Memory by Creo: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Creo/~/Memory_1520 ....

Apr 03, 20171 hr 20 min

PDPG 78: Relishing the Journey

In this episode the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss what Nintendo needs to do for the Switch to succeed through the year while taking a look at some news about Destiny 2, Starcraft Remastered, Mass Effect Andromeda, and Witcher 3. What we're playing is still dominated by Breath of the Wild (because it's awesome!).

Mar 27, 20171 hr 16 min

PDPG 77: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Discussion

In this episode the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild after the Dev's opening 7 hours with the game (the Prof is 35 hours deep and didn't discuss later game spoilers). Mild spoiler warning.

Mar 18, 201750 min

PDPG 76: Catching Our Breath

In this episode the Prof (@profplaysgames) and the Dev (@summerspeak) discuss Open World games, which is mostly time spent talking about Breath of the Wild and Horizon: Zero Dawn. Noteworthy news about Mario Kart 8, No Man's Sky, PS4 4.50 Update, and Naughty Dog.

Mar 13, 20171 hr 9 min

PDPG 75: The Storm After the Calm

This week from the from The Prof (@profplaysgames) and The Dev (@summerspeak), we discuss Orwell, our Video Game Book Club selection for February; Nintendo Switch; Xbox Game Pass; Horizon Zero Dawn; Breath of the Wild; and Snipperclips. Outro music: "Active" by Purple Planet Music http://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 06, 20171 hr 39 min

PDPG 74: The Calm Before the Storm

This week from the from The Prof (@profplaysgames) and The Dev (@summerspeak), we discuss the next 7 days in gaming; Horizon: Zero Dawn, Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild, and the Nintendo Switch launch. We also run down other notable news items for the week including, the recently leaked Shadow of Mordor sequel, Shadow of War, Bethesda's next games, PSVR Sales, and Ghost Story Games. Plus discussion on what we've been playing to tide ourselves over for this coming week! Outro music: "Walt...

Feb 27, 20171 hr 25 min

PDPG 73: Nintendo Switch Leaks

This week from the from The Prof (@profplaysgames) and The Dev (@summerspeak), we discuss Nintendo Switch Leaks, Breath of the Wild Season Pass, Castlevania going to Netflix, PewDiePie, Women in Gaming Museum Exhibition, Fire Emblem Heroes, Space Tyrant, FFVII, Ratchet and Clank PS4, Windwaker HD, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and TV we're watching. Outro Music: Shell Shock Shake by Ozzed.

Feb 20, 20171 hr 33 min

PDPG 72: Steam Greenlight Gets the Red Light

This week from the from The Prof (@profplaysgames) and The Dev (@summerspeak), we discuss the closing of Steam Greenlight, then cover news on Valve's problems with the current US Travel Ban, Destiny 2, Overwatch, and Activision's strong year. Finishing it off discussing games that we're playing; Zelda: Wind Waker, Fire Emblem Heroes (and Conquest), FFXV, among others. Outro Music: Preenus with 'Full Mast' Wind Waker OC Remix.

Feb 13, 20171 hr 13 min

PDPG 71: F*ck Gamestop

In this latest episode from The Prof (@profplaysgames) and The Dev (@summerspeak), we discuss To the Moon, Gamestop's COL Program, Horizon Zero Dawn, Oculus Lawsuit, Pokemon, Final Fantasy, and Fire Emblem Heroes. Outro music by Ryan Cullinane (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Cullinane).

Feb 06, 20171 hr 19 min
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