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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 475: The Dev Returns for a Headline Rundown

The Dev, Anthony, has returned from the land of great wine and food and needs a refresher on what he's missed the past few weeks. The Prof, Larry, is up to the task as they discuss the big headlines before chatting about the games they've been playing; Promise Mascot Agency, Blue Prince, and retro PS1 games on the Anbernic.

Apr 28, 20251 hr

Interlude: Undertale Episode 4 from The RPG Backlog

ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time. This is the final episode of the arc. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed it, search for "The RPG Backlog" on your podcast service of choice and follow!

Apr 25, 202526 min

Interlude: I am the Dragon

ProfPlaysGames, in another life, might also be ProfMakesMusic. Here's one of his songs, written after playing Tears of the Kingdom. It's called: "I am the Dragon."

Apr 21, 20254 min

PDPG 474: Prelude to a Special Week

With the Dev away another week, ProfPlaysGames brings to you some treats this week. Some music of his and then an arc of his sister podcast The RPG Backlog that's all about Undertale! Stay tuned all week, and we'll see you next week for the Dev's return!

Apr 21, 20251 min

PDPG 473: Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing Drama

Prof is solo this week talking Nintendo Switch 2 pricing in relation to a weak Nintendo of America/Doug Bowser, hubris caused by generational success, and tariffs coming from an unstable White House. Nintendo is facing some headwind, but it sure can't seem to get out of its own way.

Apr 14, 202525 min

PDPG 471: The Final(?) Switch Direct

The Prof (Larry) is back from his trip and he and the Dev (Anthony) chat about the latest Nintendo Swith Direct, the last before the Switch 2 era begins. They then discuss what they've been playing; Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, Split Fiction, Balatro, and much more!

Mar 31, 20251 hr 4 min

PDPG 470: Xbox News and Games We've Been Playing

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) talk the latest Xbox news. Then, they discuss Monster Hunter Wilds, Stardew Valley, Astro Bot, and Bastion. (Audio got funky through Discord on this one, and I tried to edit around it. Tried to....)

Mar 17, 202552 min

PDPG 469: Favorite Games #5, 5-1

Prof and Dev (Larry and Ant) finish their five week journey of their favorite 25 games of all time. Listen to learn what takes #5-1! After some talk about Monster Hunter Wilds from Ant and Larry talks some time spent with Monster Hunter World.

Mar 10, 20251 hr 30 min

PDPG 468: Favorite Games #4, 10-6

Prof and Dev (Larry and Ant) dig into games 10 through 6 on their favorite 25 video games list! Then, Anthony talks about Monster Hunter Wilds and Profs talks more Astro Bot.

Mar 03, 20251 hr 26 min

PDPG 467: Favorite Games #3, 15-11

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) dive into another round of their favortie games of all time and discuss the next 5 on their top 25 list; 15-11. Then they discuss what they've been playing: Promise Mascot Agency Demo, Against the Storm, Final Fantasy 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and more!

Feb 25, 20251 hr 30 min

PDPG 466: Favorite Games #2, 20-16

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) dig further into their favortie games of all time and discuss the next 5 on their top 25 list! Then, they talk the Sony State of Play--Monster Hunter WIlds, Shinobi, Split Fiction, Lost Soul Aside, Darwin's Paradox, The Midnight Walk, and Saros. FInally, Prof chats about the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test he took part in!

Feb 17, 20251 hr 14 min

PDPG 465: Favorite Games #1, 25-21

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) start counting down their top 25 favorite games. They tackle the first 5 with some honorable mentions thrown in for good measure.

Feb 10, 20251 hr

PDPG 463: Xbox Developer Direct January 2025

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) discuss Microsoft's Developer Direct from this past week Deep dives on four games; Ninja Gaiden, Clair Obscura, South of Midnight, and Doom Dark Ages. They also cover what they've been playing recently; Diablo 4 and Wind Waker randomizer!

Jan 27, 20251 hr 4 min

PDPG 462: Gaming Predictions for 2025

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) review their gaming predictions from 2024 and make new ones for 2025. Then, they talk Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and The Legend of Zelda.

Jan 20, 20251 hr 4 min

PDPG 461: Fantasy Critic 2025 Draft

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) do their 2025 Fantasy Critic starting draft. A great way to learn about the games coming this year as they discuss what they feel are going to be the most exciting games for the year; be that the best or the riskiest.

Jan 13, 20251 hr 8 min

PDPG 460: Game of the Year for 2024

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) discuss the games that meant the most to them in 2024, rank their individual top five games, discuss honorable mentions, and then decide on Prof and Dev Play Games' 2024 Video Game of the Year. And the result is an unexpected ending that has never happened in our 10 years of podcasting. 41:16 Game of the Year Top 5 discussion begins

Jan 06, 20252 hr 3 min

PDPG 457: Predicting the Game Awards Reveals

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) try to predict the reveals for this years Game Awards. They also discuss what they've been playing; Path of Exile 2, Vampire Survivors, PSVR2, Final Fantasy 1, and Marvel Rivals.

Dec 09, 20241 hr 2 min

Final Fantasy 1 from The RPG Backlog Podcast

Dev is under the weather, so Prof is here with an episode of his The RPG Backlog podcast. In it, Prof and his freinds discuss the beginning of their experience with Final Fantasy 1. The RPG Backlog | Podcast on Spotify

Dec 03, 20241 hr 4 min

PDPG 456: Predicting the Game Awards Winners

Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) try to predict the winners from amongst the 2024 The Game Awards nominees. We discuss the merits of Baltro, Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor Refantazio, and other amazing games!

Nov 25, 20241 hr 18 min

PDPG 455: Xbox Handheld and Catchup!

The Dev, Anthony, is back and he and the Prof catch-up on what's been going on for the past couple of weeks. Xbox announced they are working on a future handheld and Nintendo confirmed Switch back compatability on the Switch successor. They then talk about what they've been playing; Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Lego Horizon Zero Dawn, Diablo 4, Metaphor ReFantazio, and a pile of indie games.

Nov 18, 20241 hr 4 min

PDPG 454: Dragon Age The Veilguard

Dev's away so Prof's Prof friend Bill joins the podcast to chat Dragon Age and then share several smaller, indie games he's been playing!

Nov 04, 20241 hr 26 min

PDPG 453: Game of the Year Primer

As the year is coming to a close very quickly, Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony), talk about what games are definitely on their GotY lists and what is circling; Astro Bot, Metaphor, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, LoZ: Echoes of Wisdom, UFO 50, Balatro, Persona 3 Reload and more.

Oct 28, 202431 min
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