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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 158: Playstation Classic

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the announcement of the Playstation Classic, the layoffs at Telltale, and then dive into what we're playing; Hollow Knight, Ace Attorney, Torchlight 2, and co-op Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Sep 24, 201858 minSeason 1Ep. 158

PDPG 157: More Direct

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the latest Nintendo Direct (another one!), what was revealed, info on Switch Online. The dev discusses his dive into Hollow Knight and the Prof talks about returning to AC Origins.

Sep 17, 201852 minSeason 1Ep. 157

PDPG 156: Metroidvanias

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss some new games announced for Switch, Metroidvanias such as Hollow Knight and Super Metroid, and then present an interview with @NindieSpotlight himself!

Sep 10, 20181 hr 21 min

PDPG 155: Pax-A-Mania

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) review the news out of PAX West, discuss the Nindies Direct, and cha about Hollow Knight and Super Metroid.

Sep 03, 20181 hr 5 min

PDPG 154: Gamescom Review

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) review the news out of Gamescom, talk about the latest Nindies, and more on Hollow Knight!

Aug 27, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 154

PDPG 153: The Problem with Gaming in China

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss upcoming Gamescom announcements, Tencent and Chinese game license issues, Hollow Knight, No Man's Sky, and Hearthstone.

Aug 20, 201849 min

PDPG 152: Smashing Good Time!

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss all of the announcements from Nintendo's Smash Direct! Then they discuss the games they're playing: Hollow Knight and Dead Cells.

Aug 14, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 152

PDPG 151: Video Game Writing

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the ways in which video game writing can be so good. Then they discuss the games they're playing: No Man's Sky, Hollow Knight, and Halo 5.

Aug 06, 201858 min

PDPG 150: Retrospective!

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) celebrate their 150th episode with a look back on the past and a pile of game keys! Listen, redeem, comment and let us know!

Jul 30, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 150

PDPG 149: Octopath Traveler

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) talk about Octopath Traveler, Super Smash Bros Ultimate (which Prof played at ComicCon), and Magic Arena.

Jul 23, 201851 min

PDPG 148: Switch's Indie Flood

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) talk about the Nintendo's goal of increasing the indie releases on Switch and what that means for the marketplace. We also talk about games we've been playing; Hollow Knight and Octopath Traveler.

Jul 18, 201849 minSeason 1Ep. 148

PDPG 147: Excited for Upcoming Games

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) talk about the video game release calendar for the rest of 2018, Magic the Gathering Arena, Celeste, and Hollow Knight.

Jul 09, 201853 min

PDPG 146: Podcast Done Quick

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) talk about an amazing Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) and about all the rumors swirling around streaming game services and the possibility of Google entering the game industry.

Jul 02, 201853 minSeason 1Ep. 146

PDPG 145: A Return to Arrogance for Playstation?

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) talk about Sony's Fortnite issues, Xbox/Nintendo love and marketing, Battlechasers, Fallout Shelter, Ori and the Blind Forest, and Portal 2.

Jun 25, 201847 min

PDPG 144: There and Back Again, an E3 Tale

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) talk about another E3 in the books. Reactions to Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo pressers. Final talk about Chrono Trigger!

Jun 18, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 144

PDPG 143: EA, Xbox, and Bethesda at E3 2018

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) start in on the actual conferences of E3 2018: EA, Xbox, and Bethesda. Then, they briefly discuss Chrono Trigger and Horizon Zero Dawn.

Jun 11, 20181 hr 8 min

PDPG 142: Road to E3, The Wildcards

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) continue our discussion on E3 proper with a list of curveball, out of the wild, predictions for the show! Then we discuss games we're playing: Chrono Trigger, Pokemon Quest, and Battlechasers.

Jun 04, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 142

PDPG 141: Road to E3 2018, Xbox

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) continue our discussion on E3 proper with a discussion of what we expect from Xbox. Then we discuss games we're playing: Chrono Trigger, Horizon: Zero Dawn, XXX, and XXX.

May 28, 201847 min

PDPG 140: Road to E3 2018, Nintendo

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) continue our discussion on E3 proper with a discussion of what we expect from Nintendo. Then we discuss games we're playing: Horizon Zero Dawn, Shin Megami Tensei Strange Journey, and Pillars of Eternity 2 Deadfire.

May 22, 201845 minSeason 1Ep. 140

PDPG 139: Road to E3 2018, Square & SONY

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) continue our discussion on E3 proper with a discussion of Square Enix and SONY. Then we discuss games we're playing: Pillars of Eternity 2 Deadfire, Detroit Become Human, and Hearthstone.

May 14, 201849 min

PDPG 138: Road to E3 2018, 3rd Parties

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) start our discussion on E3 proper, beginning with a look at the third party publishers: Activision, EA, Ubisoft, and Bethesda.

May 07, 201846 minSeason 1Ep. 138

PDPG 137: Gearing Up for E3

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss what it's like to get a demo ready for E3 pitch meetings. Then they discuss Chrono Trigger, God of War, Battletech 2018, and Hearthstone.

Apr 30, 201845 min

PDPG 136: Why Campo Santo, Valve?

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) try to make sense of why Valve would purchase Campo Santo; followed by gushing about God of War.

Apr 24, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 136

PDPG 135: PS5 Rumor Mill

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) dig into those crazy PS5 rumors, talk Monster Hunter World, Hearthstone, Magic Arena, and Starcraft II.

Apr 16, 201844 min

PDPG 134: The State of Steam

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) dig into @steam_spy's GDC presentation about the state of Steam in 2017 and what that means for the market overall.

Apr 09, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 134

PDPG 133: Nintendo's Nindies

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the recent Nindies Showcase from Nintendo. Then, we continue our discussion of Chrono Trigger, and finally dig into the games we've been playing!

Apr 02, 201843 min

PDPG 132: GDC 2018

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss GDC 2018 and developments that happened over the week at the show. Then, we continue our discussion of Chrono Trigger, and finally dig into the games we've been playing!

Mar 26, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 132

PDPG 131: Pen & Paper Roleplaying Games

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss pen and paper roleplaying games, the progenitors of basically all the video games we play now. Then, we continue our discussion of Crono Trigger, and finally dig into the games we've been playing--spoiler alert: the Dev rolled credits on Monster Hunter World.

Mar 20, 201859 min

PDPG 130: Direct from Nintendo

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the latest Nintendo direct the smashing news that came out of it. We continue our discussion of Crono Trigger, and finally dig into the games we've been playing.

Mar 12, 201852 minSeason 1Ep. 130

PDPG 129: Debunking the Violent Video Game Link to Real World Violence

In this episode, The Prof (@ProfPlaysGames) and The Dev (@summerspeak) discuss the government's renewal of the idea that violent video games lead to mass shootings. Then, we discuss the ESRB's nonsense regarding microtransactions labels on games. Finally, we discuss Crono Trigger, Monster Hunter World, and Celeste.

Mar 05, 201853 min
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