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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 394: Baldur's Gate 3, Part 1

Prof and Dev have gone in deep with Baldur's Gate 3, like the rest of the the gaming world. They chat about initial impressions and first parts of the game.

Aug 07, 202347 min

PDPG 393: MSFT

Prof and Dev discuss the end of the FTC bid to stop the Microsoft aquistion of Activision/Blizzard/King. They, they talk Final Fantasy XVI, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and Halls of Torment.

Jul 17, 202349 min

PDPG 391: Recording in a Car

Larry (Prof) and Anthony (Dev) chat while they make their way north through central Oregon, the conversation mostly revolves around FFXVI. Audio quality is cleaned up as far is it can be, but warning, this was recorded on a phone in a car.

Jul 03, 202317 min

PDPG 389: The Final Fantasy XVI Demo

Larry (Prof) and Anthony (Dev) talk abou that awesome Final Fantasy 16 demo, Tears of the Kingdom, and Diablo IV. What a time for video games!

Jun 20, 20231 hr 8 min

PDPG 388: Not E3 2023

The Dev, Anthony, and The Prof, Larry, discuss go over the week of not-E3. Including Summer Game Fest, Microsoft Games Showcase, and a myriad of other shows and game announcements.

Jun 12, 20231 hr 30 min

PDPG 384: Redfall-out and Xbox Game Studios

Anthony (the Dev) and Larry (the Prof) discuss Phil Spencer's interviews about Redfall and its rough launch before getting hyped for Tears of the Kingdom later this week! Then, they talk about what they've been playing: Honkai Star Rail again, Anthony finished the current story content, and Skyward Sword, Larry is coming in close to finishing it!

May 08, 20231 hr 7 min

PDPG 382: Two Week Catchup

Prof (Larry) and Dev (Anthony) catch up on what they've missed over the past two weeks. Nintendo had a new Tears of the Kingdom trailer and Indie Direct and Sony had their Final Fantasy XVI State of Play.

Apr 24, 202358 min

PDPG 381: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog Part 1

While the Dev is away, the Prof plays The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog...and reads it aloud to the audience. Enjoy part one--which takes us about halfway through the game.

Apr 17, 20231 hr 22 min

PDPG 380: Super Mario Bros Movie

Prof (Larry) and Dev (Anthony) discuss the Super Mario Bros. Movie as they can, the rumors of a Sony Handheld streaming device, and then some more talk about the 3DS classic Crimson Shroud, Skyward Sword, and Path of Exile.

Apr 10, 20231 hr 1 min

PDPG 379: Tears of the Kingdom

Prof (Larry) and Dev (Anthony) discuss the latest Nintendo presentation where we saw 10 minutes of Tears of the Kingdom gameplay. Then, we chatted about the demise (again) of E3. Then, we talked about what we've been playing: Crimson Shroud, Marvel Snap, Skyward Sword, Fire Emblem: Engage, and Octopath Traveller II.

Apr 03, 20231 hr 16 min

PDPG 378: Diablo 4 Beta

The Prof (Larry) and the Dev (Anthony) talk the Diablo 4 Open Beta that consumed much of the Dev's weekend. They also talk about the final day of the 3DS and WiiU eShops, Fire Emblem Engage, and Octopath Traveler 2.

Mar 28, 20231 hr 9 min

PDPG 377: 3DS and Wii U eShop Shutting Down!

The Prof (Larry) and the Dev (Anthony) talk about the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops, the games they're grabbing, and games they've been playing (Crimson Shroud, Octopath Traveller II, and Fire Emblem: Fates)

Mar 20, 20231 hr 7 min

PDPG 376: The Last of Us (HBO)

This week, the Dev (Anthony) and I (Larry) get deep into spoilers on the now concluded The Last of Us tv series. They then talk about what they've been playing; Fire Emblem Engage & Octopath Traveler 2.

Mar 13, 20231 hr 2 min

PDPG 375: Final Fantasy XVI Preview Round-Up

This week, the Dev (Anthony) and I (Larry) discuss all of the juicy Final Fantasy XVI previews. Then we discuss what we've been playing: Octopath Traveller 2 and Fire Emblem: Engage.

Mar 06, 20231 hr 4 min

PDPG 374: Fire Emblem Engage Pt2

The Dev, Anthony, and the Prof, Larry, talk about more about Fire Emblem Engage as Anthony has finished it and Larry is more than 1/2 way through. Briefly discuss the Sony State of Play and playing Kirby games and Octopath Traveler 2.

Feb 27, 20231 hr 12 min

PDPG 373: Fire Emblem Engage

The Dev, Anthony, and the Prof, Larry, talk about Fantasy Critic, The Last of Us HBO, Fire Emblem Engage, and Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Feb 20, 20231 hr 10 min

PDPG 372: February 2023 Nintendo Direct

The Dev, Anthony, and the Prof, Larry, go over the latest Nintendo Direct and see how well they predicted what was shown (spoiler, better than expected). Anthony talks about his time with Steam Next Fest demos and Larry talks about his time with Hogwarts Legacy, Midnight Suns, and Fire Emblem Enage.

Feb 13, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 372

PDPG 371: Predicting the Nintendo Direct

The Dev, Anthony, and the Prof, Larry, predict what will happen at the upcoming Nintendo Direct. They'll be quite pleased if they get 10% correct.

Feb 08, 202336 min

PDPG 370: Gaming Predictions for 2023

The Dev Anthony and the Prof Larry share their 2023 gaming predictions, review the Xbox/Bethesda Developer_Direct, and discuss the games they have been playing--Fire Emblem Engage and Marvel Snap. Surprise!

Jan 30, 20231 hr 21 min

PDPG 369: Layoffs, Layoffs Everywhere

This week, the Dev and I discuss the latest round of layoffs in tech and Microsoft and its apparent impacts on their gaming studios. In what they've been playing they touch on Fire Emblem Engage, Midnight Suns, Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight, and Marvel Snap.

Jan 23, 20231 hr 22 min

PDPG 368: Fantasy Critic Draft

This week, the Dev and I draft our rosters for this year's Fantasy Critic (our first time). Come listen to me yell at Ant for taking some of the picks I wanted. :-)

Jan 16, 20231 hr 38 min

PDPG 367: Upcoming games

This week, the Prof, Larry, and the Dev, Anthony, discuss the games they are excited for in the 1st half of 2023! Lots of great stuff to look forward to, while they also play games from 2022; Midnight Suns, Vampire Survivors, Pokemon Arceus.

Jan 09, 20231 hr 15 min

PDPG 366: Game of the Year, 2022

This week, the Prof, Larry, and the Dev, Anthony, discuss their games of the year for 2022! What a year of games!

Jan 02, 20231 hr 43 min

PDPG 365: Last Roundup of 2023

This week, the Prof, Larry, and the Dev, Anthony, talk about the FTC working to block Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard unless concessions are made before diving into what they've been playing over the holidays!

Dec 27, 20221 hr 1 min
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