Weekly episodes now out Wednesday mornings. Josh continues to work through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Nick shares his time with Pepper Grinder and REVEIL. The bros laugh at some KIA fools and their Stellar Blade obsession, and then share their GOTYs of the first three months. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. http...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 120
This week Nick and Josh sat down with Sebastien Benard, founder of Motion Twin, Lead Developer of Dead Cells, and now founder and solo developer at Deepnight Games. Sebastian shares his experience in going solo, his thoughts on the state of the industry, and gives us a deeper look at Nuclear Blaze. Learn more about Deep Night Games: https://deepnight.net/ In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggamet...
Mar 25, 2024•51 min•Ep. 119
Josh is still stuck on Costa De Sol. Nick has the Balatro bug and shares his new love for Tokyo Vice and Radiant Black. After the news, the bros read some listener emails about gaming media that isn’t games, favorite websites, and GOTYSO! In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut ......
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 118
Nick and Josh are joined by special guest Leif, from the Non Judging Breakfast Committee, and an active member of The Last of Us Factions Multiplayer community. Josh and Leif talk Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and swimsuit choices, Nick and Josh argue about game piracy, and to wrap up the bros interview Leif about the state of TLOU Factions multiplayer and get the low down on the community. Just to be safe, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth SPOILERS 10:50-26:19 In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK T...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 117
Josh gets into his first 9ish hours with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Nick has second thoughts about Ultros and Inkulinati. The bros share their good times in Helldivers II. Finally they tier as many Final Fantasy games as they can stomach. Just to be safe, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (and Final Fantasy X) SPOILERS 20:00 – 43:00…and then some more at 43:45 – 48:20. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashin...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 116
Back from their week off, Nick and Josh jump into discussions around Nuclear Blaze, Final Fantasy VII – Remake and the build up to Rebirth, the trippy looking Ultros, some Helldivers II, and then catch up on two weeks of news. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut......
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 115
Nick and Josh are joined Mike and Jaymo from The Old Switch-A-Roo Podcast to talk about what they’ve been playing and to flashback to the games and news that made the year 200o in gaming. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut ... Keep up with The Old Switch-A Roo at: Site: https:/...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 114
Nick and Josh are joined by Matt Fresh, a fellow contributor for Hard Drive, to talk Sony PlayStation’s State of Play, Final Fantasy XIV’s legacy, and where the hell is Spec Ops: The Line? Keep up with Matt Fresh at: Twitter: https://x.com/RealMFresh Twitch: twitch.tv/realmfresh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmfresh YouTube: youtube.com/@rongopro If you want to have a question read in a future episode, email the bros at SmashingGameTime@gmail.com We have a new website! Come check it out! ht...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 113
BlackShinobi956 joins Nick and Josh this week to talk about what everyone has been playing. Including, RE4: Separate Ways, Nuclear Blaze, and Soul Tolerance. After that, the crew gets into Xbox/Riot layoffs, Palworld taking over the world and giving cute monsters guns, and Death Stranding 2. To finish up Nick and Shinobi play a game of Pal or Pokemon. Keep up with Shinobi on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackshinobi956 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackshinobi956 If you want to have a que...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 112
Smashing Game Time – Episode 111 – They’re 10s Out of 10 In arguably the most fun episode to record, Nick and Josh sit down with Mark Smith, Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Game Chronicles to discuss how running the site has changed since its inception in 1999. Boy how things have changed for press. Mark also joins the bros in chatting about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Transistor, Those Who Remain, and a whole lot of VR games. Keep up with Mark and Game Chronicles If you want to have a ques...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 111
Smashing Game Time – Episode 110 – The Prince Has Returned Nick and Josh discuss The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, more video game related layoffs, and decide on a book club game for the rest of January. We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Check out these latest freelance pieces from the bros: Nick - https://gamechronicles.com/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-review-pc/ Nick - https://hard-drive.net/hd/video-games/23andme-confirms-dave-the-diver-1-16th-...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 110
Smashing Game Time – Episode 109 – Public Domain Nightmeh We’re all listed out at Smashing Game Time, and it’s time to get back to gaming! The bros are joined by Jaymo, Co-Host of The Old Switcharoo, to talk some Alan Wake 2, Robo Quest, Escape from Tarkov, and the boring mistreatment of Mickey Mouse. The bros and Jaymo then predict, resolute, and share their most anticipated games of 2024. Special guest Jaymo and his lifelong friend Mike co-host “The Old Switcharoo”: a retro gaming podcast that...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 109
Smashing Game Time – Episode 108 – Our Top 10 Rick & Morty Episodes Happy New Year! The bros are still recovering from Game of the Year, but here’s a bonus episode where they pick their top 10 Rick & Morty episodes of the series. That’s the way the news goes! If you want to have a question read in a future episode, email the bros at SmashingGameTime@gmail.com We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Our intro/outro theme Music from #Uppbeat (free for Cr...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 108
Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 4 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. Day 4 - 0:00 Game of the Year 2023 – 3:00 This one is for all the marbles. Our top 10 for the year. A Brotherly Surprise – 1:05:00 Thank you for listen...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 107
Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 3 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. Day 3 Best Song of the Year (SPOILERS) Get those ears ready. Best New Character (SPOILERS And content warning for characters committing murder and deat...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 106
Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 2 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. Day 2 Best Cover/Box Art Look at all that eye candy. Best Indie (SPOILERS) Dave the Diver doesn’t win (for those wondering). Best Moment (SPOILERS) Tho...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 105
Smashing Game Time – Game of the Year 2023 – Day 1 Tis the season! It’s game of the year time, and that means it’s time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up 2023! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year. Day 1: Would Do Better if we Played it More There’s only so much time. I’m sure these games will fair better at next year’s GOTYSO Best Update/DLC The ...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 104
Smashing Game Time – Episode 103 – Slay the Princess Interview with Black Tabby Games This week Nick sat down with Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias, the brains behind indie game darling, Slay the Princess. Things discussed include the start of Black Tabby Games, balancing two ongoing projects, the art (so much art), and writing an existential story. You can keep up with Black Tabby Games at: Slay the Princess on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/Slay_the_Princess/ Scarlet Hollow...
Dec 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 103
WARNING - Spoilers for UGLY throughout the interview This week Nick sat down with Gerard Singuerlin and Franc Porta, two of the co-founders of Team Ugly, to discuss their 2023 award winning puzzle platformer, UGLY . Things discussed include taking an old idea and bring it to life, the melding of mechanics and narrative, and game access and marketability. Learn more about UGLY at https://uglythegame.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. More of Alex’s work can b...
Dec 11, 2023•46 min•Ep. 102
Smashing Game Time – Episode 101 – She’ll Have The Nuggets The bros are back from overeating, and they’ve brought back David from the Gimmicks podcast! The bros and David talk what they’ve been playing, Josh is still trudging through Tomb Raider, Nick is putting some time into Planet of Lana, and David is being very secretive about his games. After that they get into the news of the week, including the new Fallout show being canon, Bethesda gaslighting steam reviews, and the indie game debate of...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 101
100 Episodes! That’s’ right we’re at 100 episodes! To celebrate, Nick and Josh get together to talk the Game Award’s nominees, podcasting, and what they’re looking forward to in the next 100 episodes. The bros finish up by reading some listener emails. Thank you to everyone who took part in the last 100 episodes in some way. From our podcast guests to our interview guests! We can’t wait to see what the new year in podcasting brings and we hope you’ll all continue to be a part of it! If you want ...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 100
Nick and Josh are joined this week by Eric of Gaming News Weekly and the First Eps Podcast. The guys open with some light Spider-Man 2 talk, Nick and Eric talk about the early hours of Thirsty Suitors, and Nick is still gushing over Tetris: Effect. It’s also a busy new week with a confirmed Zelda movie in the works, a GTA6 trailer on the way, and X leaving the PS4 and PS5. Finally, the bros finish up by sharing their to-do list for the end of 2023. Keep up with Eric at: YouTube - https://m.youtu...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 99
Nick and Josh are back from hiatus, and they brought with them a wild Dempsey from the Overthinking Games Podcast. The guys talk about what they’ve been up to and what games they’ve been playing, Like Spider-Man 2, Slay the Princess, and Torn Away. Finally, they get into some of their Spider-Man games, movies, and other media. Keep up with Dempsey and the Crew at Overthinking Game Podcast at: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@overthinkingg... If yo...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 98
Nick and Josh are joined this week by David Arnold, host of Gimmicks and Are You My Mother, to talk Kojima and wrap up the Death Stranding book club. Topics also covered include, the new PS5 Slim, John Riccitiello retiring from Unity, and Counter-Strike 2 stepping in it. Keep up with David at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dmuma22 Gimmicks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gimmicks/id1603025750 Are You My Mother: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-my-mother/id1706294946 If you wan...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 97
Jake is out, Nick is sick, and Josh is complaining more than ever. Special Guest BlackShinobi956 stops by to talk some Mass Effect 2 and Starfield. Nick talks No Sun to Worship and his new need to punish, and Cocoon and its simplicity. After a round of news, the guys get into five influential Hideo Kojima games. It’s a sickly, fully-medicated type of episode this week. Death Stranding Book club returns next week! Keep up with Shinobi at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackshinobi956 Twitch: ...
Oct 09, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 96
Nick’s been busy with Lies of P, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and Dune: Spice Wars. After sharing impressions, the bros jump into some news with the Counter-Strike 2 surprise launch, Jim Ryan retiring, and Sony trying to avoid another 2014 with a recent ransomware attack. Finally, the bros dive back into Death Stranding: Director’s Cut (up to chapter 3), talking about online perception, bad reputations, and how Hideo Kojima may line up more with Fragile then he does with Sam Porter Bridges. If you want ...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 95
The bros get into what they’ve been playing with Josh checking out the new RE4 Remake DLC – Separate Ways, Jake still suffering through Pokémon Unite, and Nick liking UGLY, a puzzle platformer that reminds him a lot of Braid. In the news, Unity’s changes, and backlash. Titanfall 3? Microsoft’s FTC emails. It’s a busy news week. Finally, the boys guess some nominations ahead of the Game Awards nominations going out. Happy Birthday to the worst twins out there. If you want to have a question read ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 94
This week Nick sat down with Connor Patrick Quinn and Scott Slucher of MegaWobble to discuss their 2022 hit, Lil Gator Game . Life after release, defining play, and cut content are just some of the nuggets covered in this hour. Connor and Scott also share their thoughts on the recent news of Unity’s changing price model. Learn more about Lil Gator Game at https://www.playtonicgames.com/game/lil-gator-game/ We have merch! Shop here https://the-trident-network.myspreadshop.com/sgt Thank you to Ale...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 93
The bros are finally starting their book club and they’re diving into Death Stranding: Director’s Cut. Join Nick, Jake, and Josh as they discuss the first 2 chapters of the game, Hideo Kojima’s nasty divorce from Konami, and seek answers for questions like, where do BBs come from, and why don’t my pee-pee grenades stop BTs. The bros also get into Nick’s Baldur’s Gate III review, Starfield and the SEO monster, and the demise of Only Up. If you want to have a question read in a future episode, ema...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 92
A Smashing Game Time first. The bros are joined by special guest, Katie from the Overthinking Games Podcast. Katie shares her time playing Her Story, SOMA, and COD Warzone, before hopping into 2021 Q4 and looking at Inscryption, Battlefield 2042, and Halo Infinite with the bros. Keep up with Katie and the Crew at Overthinking Game Podcast at: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overthinking-games/id1685495928 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@overthinkinggamespodcast?_t=8fHy1lU7Tyc&...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 91
