Eric discovers his Destiny, Matt gushes about his favorite game series, and we get together to discuss the new hotness from Atlus! This week’s topics: Mass Effect Andromeda, Thimbleweed Park, Destiny 2, Zero Escape: The Nonary Games, and Persona 5. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with your ...
Apr 04, 2017•27 min•Ep. 3
Matt and Eric are gearing up for their Quarter End overtime bonanza, but grab your puke bucket and join us for Episode #36! We've got Story Time with the guys, some Orendi chatter and Could-It-Be Catfish hunting in Battleplan #45, a very Twitchy edition of the Mailbag...and will either of these idiots just sign up for Discord already?!
Mar 31, 2017•52 min•Season 2Ep. 36
It's been a weird, wild week for us here at THiRD SHiFT, but we've still got plenty of news and discussion for you! Today's episode features a recap of Gearbox's latest Bulletstorm stream, details on the upcoming Helix Gamers League Battleborn tournaments, and some thoughts on...a Borderlands movie?! We've also got good news for our favorite married couple in Battleplan #44, and two of our listeners totally save our bacon in the Mailbag!
Mar 24, 2017•49 min•Season 2Ep. 35
This week on The Imposter's Guide to Gaming: Matt's got an indie game grab bag. Eric talks sales numbers, and we try to figure out what the heck is going on with the new Mass Effect! This week's topics: Mr. Shifty, Cosmic Star Heroine, Hand of Fate 2, Nintendo Switch, Rocket League, HORiZON ZERO DΛWN, and Mass Effect Andromeda. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the w...
Mar 21, 2017•30 min•Ep. 2
We've got two guest hosts in to handle the podcast as the guys are out celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Patty and the Cap'n have a breakdown of Gearbox's PAX East panel, a rundown of Battleplan #43, and a question of etiquette in this week's Mailbag! Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day, everyone!
Mar 17, 2017•55 min•Season 2Ep. 34
THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on Battleborn's Alani!
Mar 14, 2017•48 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Gale force winds blew Battleplan #42 to us a day early and knocked out power all over Michigan, but we're still here with a full-sized episode for you! We've got discussions on the aforementioned Battleplan, the Choctaw Festival of Gaming, PAX East, future possibilities for Gearbox and the Nintendo Switch, and tales of heroes and villains from Borderlands Night! We've even got one very old, very dusty question from the very bottom of the Mailbag!
Mar 10, 2017•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 33
Welcome to the first episode of The Imposter's Guide to Gaming, the latest podcast from the crew at THiRD SHiFT! This week on IG2G: HORiZON ZERO DΛWN, Night in the Woods, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Yakuza 0, and the Nintendo Switch. Fallen out of gaming? Just don't have the time? This is the podcast for you! Every other week, we'll be bringing you information and discussions on five topics from the world of gaming, so you can stay up-to-date and hold real conversations with your vi...
Mar 07, 2017•36 min•Ep. 1
Things get crazy as we welcome our very first guest to the show! We've got a breakdown of Battleplan #41, the reveal of the Borderlands 3 Easter Eggs, a spoiler-y discussion on the Heart of Ekkunar story op, and all kinds of speculation on everything PAX East to Battleborn to Borderlands 3!
Mar 03, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The guys finally wrap up Montana and the Demon Bear, just in time to catch Battleborn Day 2.0 and celebrate the release of the final (maybe?) story op: Phoebe and the Heart of Ekkunar! We've also got major hints from Randy Varnell about the Borderlands Easter eggs, some speculation about the forgotten PAX East, Battleplan #40, and a tale of two Erics in the Mailbag. Join us for Episode #31, and be sure to check back next week as we welcome our very first guest to the show!...
Feb 24, 2017•50 min•Season 2Ep. 31
It's a week of firsts! Not only did Gearbox give a first look at Phoebe and the Heart of Ekkunar in their reveal stream, but the guys managed to pull off two things for the first time, ever, in their run-through of the Moxxi DLC for Borderlands 2. We've also got the first Mailbag question that has us doing some serious research, and the first episode of Kid Ultra's new show in Battleplan #39. Join us, won't you? Even if it's not for the first time??
Feb 17, 2017•59 min•Season 2Ep. 30
The guys talk about their experiences with the new queues/modes, a little prediction about the release of the new Ops Mission, thoughts on Hot Fixes and the Community Badasses in Battleplan #38, and we gush about how awesome our fans are in the Mailbag!
Feb 10, 2017•54 min•Season 2Ep. 29
We're camping out in the woods to get prepped for the release of the Montana and the Demon Bear story op! We've got a ghost story regarding Borderlands skins from the recent AMA, a tall tale from days gone by in the Mailbag, and tales of doom and gloom in the Hot Fixes of Battleplan #37! Join us for another jam-packed episode!
Feb 03, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
We've barely scratched the surface of all the new Battleborn content we got last week, and Gearbox already has another story op on the way! Join us for a recap of the Montana and the Demon Bear reveal stream, a discussion about versus queues featuring leavers and quitters, and impending doom for Matt and Eric! We've also got Battleplan #36, and we mix Battleborn and Borderlands in an extended edition of the Mailbag!
Jan 27, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 27
It's finally here! THiRD SHiFT proudly presents our 2017 Conjecture Land episode! What's on the horizon for Gearbox Software and THiRD SHiFT? Grab your oars, hop in the canoe, and join us on our first ever feature-length trip Conjecture Land episode!
Jan 24, 2017•56 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The guys dig into the patch notes of Battleborn's recently-released Winter Update to bring you the top three changes they're most excited about! Also, an overview of the Bulletstorm stream, Matt goes on a rant during the breakdown of Battleplan #35, and one of our fans goes full Howard in the Mailbag! Join us for another huge show!
Jan 20, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Eric's back for our first full episode of the new year, and it's a good thing, too! Gearbox is kicking off 2017 in a big way! We get our first look at Beatrix and Oscar Mike v The Battle School in two big streams, Battleplan #34, a question from the Mailbag, and we finally get the release date for the Winter Update!
Jan 13, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 25
It's the episode that was never supposed to happen! Work has hit all three of us pretty hard lately, but we've still got Battleplan #33 and a special collection of our outtakes and bloopers for your listening pleasure! We'll be back next week for our next full episode!
Jan 06, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We're closing out the year with a 2016 recap! Grab your beer and join us at the table as we take you back to the origins of the podcast, break down our favorite games of the year, and share our favorite gaming memories from 2016! We'd also like to say thank you to all the fans who've supported us this year and that we're looking forward to bringing you even bigger and better things in 2017!
Dec 30, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on El Dragón!
Dec 28, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 23
It's Christmas time here at THiRD SHiFT and we've got our wish lists ready for Santa! Matt's got a slew of requests regarding the Friendship Raid, but, more importantly, will Eric EVER spin-to-win?! We've also got a recap of the last Battleplan of the year, and there's a Christmas miracle in the Mailbag!
Dec 23, 2016•53 min•Season 1Ep. 23
With things quieting down at Gearbox in the wake of the Winter Update announcement, the guys take a trip to Conjecture Land with the 30th Battleborn, Beatrix! What secrets could the Twitch stream screencap hold? Then we learn a few more details on the upcoming Battleborn training modes before closing it out with a question from the Mailbag!
Dec 16, 2016•51 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this extended episode, the guys have the latest from Gearbox's Battleborn Winter Update stream, including news on the new economy, Character and Command Rank increases, TWO different draft mode, and much more! All that, plus some Bulletstorm chatter and a question from the Mailbag!
Dec 09, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The guys are back in a big way! The show starts off with a flashback to your childhood writing assignments as the guys recap their adventures over the Thanksgiving break! Then grab your canoe as we take a trip down Speculation River on not one, but TWO trips to Conjecture Land! All that, plus Battleplan #29 and strategies galore in the Mailbag!
Dec 02, 2016•55 min•Season 1Ep. 20
THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on Ghalt!
Nov 23, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 19
With the Thanksgiving break looming on the horizon, the guys look back on their time with Battleborn Day and Toby's Friendship Raid. Eric finds a missed opportunity, Matt won't stop circle-strafing, and the One Team, One Dream strategy pays dividends (partially)! Then a bit of lore in the Battleplan sends the guys brainstorming about the future! All that, plus a question (and the first ever request) from the Mailbag!
Nov 18, 2016•59 min•Season 1Ep. 19
THiRD SHiFT presents a special deep dive episode on Ambra!
Nov 14, 2016•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Gearbox flips all the switches in support of Battleborn Day, and the guys have a breakdown of all the bonuses you can expect to see this weekend! But first, it's story time and the guys get Cranky as they revise their opinion of Kid Ultra! Then it's time to take flight in search of secrets in Toby's Friendship Raid and play favorites with a question from the Mailbag. Buckle up and hold on to your butts for one of the craziest episodes in THiRD SHiFT history!
Nov 11, 2016•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The guys give their initial impressions of Kid Ultra as he officially launches into Battleborn! Then it's a look into the future with the reveal stream for Toby's Friendship Raid. All that, plus Battleplan #26 and a question from the Mailbag!
Nov 04, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The demons come out to play in our first ever Halloween episode, but Kid Ultra has landed via Early Access to save the day! In addition to the Mailbag and Battleplan #25, both of the guys have problems spinning and winning, Matt finds a glitch with Sister Aria, and Eric shares a tale of terror from his youth. Lock the doors and keep the lights on for this extra-spooooooky episode!
Oct 28, 2016•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
