Episode 348! Hello! Good to see you again - thanks for downloading! This week the boys discuss a very successful New (ish) MMORPG - titled Lost Ark. You might be thinking - this game has been out for a while. You're not wrong. Originally releasing in 2019 - the game recently came to the states and released this year. When you get a chance to play and subsequently cover a game like this - you gotta do it! At it's peak - Lost Ark had 1.3 million concurrent players - astounding!!! If you missed it,...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Episode 347! This is the one. It's quite possible this episode, right now in March, is the one where we can look back and saw wow....we were there. There when Chris got to talk about Elden Ring and it was already his GOTY. It was the one where Shaun enjoyed a From Software game and was still playing it. It was the successor to Jon beating Sekiro. We streamed live like we always do for the show on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat. Next time - come hang, hit the follow button and chat with us! Game ON! T...
Mar 09, 2022•2 hr 14 min
Episode 346! Ahhhh...a new month - it's March! We made it to March of 2022 ladies and gentleman - how cool is that?! We have a lot to look forward to - from games to movies...all the things. This week we discuss Guerilla Game's latest entry - Horizon Forbidden West. Good news for the show - Shaun did not wait years to finally play it. Bad news for the show, the game came out one week before another big open world game and on the heels of one prior....Elden Ring and Dying Light 2. But that's how ...
Mar 02, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Episode 345! Welcome to this week's show! A special show indeed! Recorded on 2/22/22 - a "two's" day! Chris returned to being the man behind the glass as a GHOST producer this week. It's fine, he's fine. In addition - Shaun and Jon welcomed in a guest - none other than our good friend Andy - aka AcidSugar! If you are involved in this show - you know this man! The game this week - Dying Light 2! The topic is covered with an exquisite review by our Jon and Andy. We had a fun streaming on twitch - ...
Feb 23, 2022•2 hr 17 min
Episode 344! Happy Day after Valentine's Day - we hope you had a pleasant day regardless of all the jazz that surrounds it. We are now in a world where the Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl Champs and Chris knows Kung-Fu. Well, that part about Chris, it's because he played Sifu. And apparently it's hard. Also, PRO TIP, you think aggression is the way to go, but listen...wax on, wax off. You're welcome. We streamed this recording on Twitch - you can find us there on any device and join the fun - tw...
Feb 16, 2022•2 hr 5 min
Episode 343! Nobody can be a somebody as proven in the indie game Nobody Saves the World. That's right, you are the Nobody. But YOU got this...tell them to hold your beer. Well, in the game it's more like hold my chocolate bar or turkey leg. A dungeon crawler with Zelda vibes, Shaun and Chris both like what this game from DrinkBox Studios is bringing this time round. Thank you all for your support! Next time catch us on Twitch via your tablet or smartphone! Just search for weeklygameschat - we u...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Episode 342! Jon is BACK - and better than ever...he's BACK! I'm pretty sure he appreciates all the thoughts and prayers (T&P). How do we reward him? Well we make him (by himself) do the topic. And the game (Chorus) is a space shooter with Star Wars vibes (think ROTJ Space Battle) per Jon. Thanks for listening - next time come check us out on Twitch.tv/weeklygameschat. While you're there - smash that follow button. Topic Time....Time...time... 28:11 NEWS!!!! 1:00:59 Game On everyone! All sou...
Feb 02, 2022•2 hr 44 min
Episode 341! Shaun and Chris report for duty again - Jon is still not feeling the best. Thanks for the Thoughts and Prayers! This week we dive into a little more detail about the Microsoft addition of Activision-Blizzard to the Xbox Games Community. As it's now been just over a week from that announcement, we have a better understanding (we think) of the deal, but at the same time we know nothing, Jon Snow. If you can and want to, please join us on Twitch for the next recording, twitch.com/weekl...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Episode 340! The year is 2022, and the show is milking this "Most Anticipated" thing to the max! This week Chris and Shaun talk about their most anticipated "AAA" games. Think Elden Ring hype. Shaun and Chris realized they had the SAME games (first time ever) on their lists, just in different orders and stuff. Jon...well he is like, sick. I mean his name is "Sick Boy" - sooooo. But for reals, Thoughts and Prayers out to our pal. Get well soon bud! Topic Time, Time, time.....26:19 NEWS!!!! 1:07:3...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 59 min
Episode 339! What's up?! Thank you for listening and Game ON! In this episode - Jon is off doing "real work" things, so Chris and Jon are running duos for the evening. In this episode we wanted to give you our top 3 games upcoming in 2022 - but NOT the big titles. Think more so, games maybe just us (or you) are excited about. Jon via technology - left us his 3 and has 2 Tactics style games. That's insane - who knew??! Shaun meanwhile has 2 VR titles - not a shock at all, right?! Chris - well his...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Episode 338! Happy New Year and Welcome to 2022! As tradition goes - we start the new year off with our top games from the previous year, 2021. Looking back it was a decent year for gaming as we try to get back to our new normal of this pandemic with that - we hope you stayed safe and are ready to bring in the good stuff we expect for 2022. We lost two legends before recording this episode - John Madden and Betty White - we hope they rest in peace. Send us emails and join us live for next record...
Jan 05, 2022•2 hr 12 min
Sit right back and Chris will tell you a tale full of the wonderful video game music of 2021. Track List Halo Infinite - Reverie Halo Infinite = Main Theme Deathloop - Ode to Somewhere by City Lights Dealtarune - A Cyber's World Mass Effect 2 - Suicide Mission Death's Door - The Oldwatch Tower Death's Door - The Last Lord Nier Replicant - Kaine The Forgotten City - Let Us Live, Since We Must Die Metroid Dread =- The Theme of Samus Aran Narita Boy - Narita Boy Theme by Salvinsky Chicory - Probabl...
Dec 25, 2021•2 hr 31 min
Episode 336! Halo, Halo, Halo - the campaign - it's here and Chris and Shaun are basically identical clones of the Master Chief. Just sayin'.....Against all odds, we will get it done...if we only have one bullet - it's enough. The Video Game Awards 2021 were a thing too and had the potential to be a topic on it's own - but... Halo. If you own an Xbox that can play it...why are you reading this summary?! Go play Halo! But for real, for real...To YOU, the listener and fan...we thank you. Thanks fo...
Dec 15, 2021•2 hr 17 min
Episode 335! Ahh the most wonderful time of the year! The Video Game Awards air on Thursday December 9, 2021 so we all thought now is the right time to predict who we think will win! With around 30 categories, the boys decided to narrow their discussion to 10 categories. Who do we think will take home the big awards?!?! We may live stream and have a watch party - for that and to hang during recording days - come join us on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat. Topic Time time time.... 25:42 NEWS!!! - 1:25:...
Dec 08, 2021•2 hr 43 min
Episode 334! After their time off for the holiday - the boys are back to discuss Halo Infinite's recently released Multiplayer mode. There was talk of pistols, greatness and even a skewer. Yes, a skewer. Our chat on twitch (twitch.tv/weeklgameschat) was part of the conversation as well reminding Chris he needed to get good/better and bounce grenades off the walls and maybe some of them rockets too! One thing Chris highlighted as it compared to other games was Halo's Battle Pass. This has been a ...
Dec 01, 2021•2 hr 37 min
Episode 333! Welcome to another episode of Weekly Games Chat! We appreciate you, and Game On! Topic this week - a rare TRIFECTA - all 10's from us yep, Chris, Jon AND Shaun. The game: Forza Horizon 5. Shaun and Jon give a caveat - in this case - a 10 doesn't guarantee G.O.T.Y status just yet - but definite respect must be given. This game is revered by old and new fans alike, and is a perfect time for anyone to jump in race. Thanks for the emails this week! Also thank you to everyone who tuned i...
Nov 17, 2021•2 hr 12 min
Episode 332! Take on me...or Take on we...get it... as in we finally discuss Marvel's Guardian's of the Galaxy. Well Chris and Jon did - though they both interestingly say in the end it's a "Shaun" game - who by the way feels some tainted love there about that. And listen, everybody wants to rule the world - but who will guard the galaxy?! If it's YOU listener, wake me up before you go-go, and remember - DONT fear The Reaper, kickstart your heart, turn up the radio and tell all the bad guys to h...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 57 min
Episode 331! What's up! Happy Podcast Day! Today we are in a whole new world...get it?! No? Ok. This week Shaun discusses how day one went at launch, his experience so far and what's going on in Amazon's brand new MMORPG - New World. Twitch streamer servers, patches (we all like a good patch, right Jon?!?!), a gold conspiracy (in game of course and much more! During NEWS, a rare live announcement of the College Football Playoff seeding occurred (PLAYOFFS?!?!) Thanks for stopping by on twitch.tv/...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 49 min
Episode 330! Halloween Week! This week Chris (mostly) delivers his take on the recent Far Cry game...Jon played it a little - Far Cry 6. While Chris is a fan so-to-speak on the "Far Cry" Formula...he may be over it...but even tho it's good?!?! Chris gives a Richard, Jon does not...just sayin. And we reveal later in NEWS! that the new Halo game may very well be a lot like this "Far Cry" formula! Live on twtich.tv/weeklygameschat every Tuesday! Follow us on our Socials. Game On! Topic Time: 28:41 ...
Oct 27, 2021•2 hr 16 min
Episode 329! We are back from Fall Break 2021 and it's good to be back. Jon is here to talk about perhaps his most beloved and favorite series, Metroid and it's newest entry, Metroid Dread. Apparently, Jon was reminded on how Metroid asked to "hold this beer" while they showed everyone exactly who they are and what they do, at least in the 'Metroidvania" space. Live on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat every Tuesday 5:30 EST, Topic Time: 33:18 NEWS!!! 1:19:49 All sounds brought to you by zapsplat.com. L...
Oct 20, 2021•2 hr 12 min
Episode 328! Boys and girls - welcome to another week of Weekly Games Chat! Also welcome to October! Thanks for listening! #GametheeffOn....This week, our topic seemingly was made for Jon. The game, F.I.S.T - think steampunk-ish vibes, Metroid Vania levels, with a Rabbit. Oh, and that Rabbit has a massive robotic fist doing work! Jon's review of the game landed high on his games played so far this year. How cool is that! Also - next time, catch us LIVE on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat and smash that...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr
Episode 327! Live, die, plan, execute, repeat. Deathloop is here ladies and gentleman! Chris and Jon dive in and as the fates have it, both finished the game. Jon admitted he beat it "within a day" - while Chris took a little longer. It was fun for Shaun as he sat back and heard the reviews and eventually some #richards. Do we possibly have a G.O.T.Y on our hands for one of those two?! News was packed as we also went over the recent Nintendo Direct. Next time check us out LIVE on twitch.tv/weekl...
Sep 29, 2021•2 hr 35 min
Episode 326! GAME ON! What a treat we have for you this week for the topic - a treat in fact available to you on PC AND Xbox X/S - and that treat is... The Artful Escape. Music fans, and those music fans who game and have been longing for a music infused game...well, it's arrived. Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur - this game was on Chris' radar and we are glad for it. Remember, you can catch us live on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat every Tuesday for the recording of the show, usually around 5:4...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 53 min
Episode 325! The boys are BACK! What's up?! How are you!? Thank you for listening! This week we dive into, dissect and discuss Sony's recent Showcase revolving around games coming to PS5. had you come to hang for a bit, You may have seen Chris enjoy a drink that was NOT a P.B.R....just saying. Twitch.tv/weeklygameschat. Topic Time: 35:07 NEWS!: 1:47:26 All Sounds provided to you by zapsplat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2021•2 hr 28 min
Episode 324! Fresh of the start of the 2021 College Football's opening weekend, the boys first hope you had a great Labor Day in the States. Then, we hope you enjoy Jon as he delivers an exquisite take on what he described as a good, ok game kind of like a hotdog wrapped in bacon...what? the game.... Aliens: Fireteam Elite. If you're a fan of the series, did this one catch your eye?! Next time catch us LIVE on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat. Topic Time: 20:24 News!: 1:00:51 All sounds brought to you ...
Sep 08, 2021•2 hr 1 min
Episode 323! In a rare occasion, not seen since Minecraft: Dungeons....the trifecta of hosts all played this weeks topic - Psychonauts 2! But, let's not get too ahead - yes there was an intro (as usual) and yes there was NEWS! and EMAILS! We'd like to say Game On to everyone and invite you watch us record live on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat every Tuesday. Topic Time: 19:30 NEWS!: 1:08:27 All sounds brought to you by zapsplat.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 01, 2021•2 hr 2 min
Episode 322!! Sometimes it crazy to think it's been over 300 of these bad boys...but here we are. We are also live on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat every Tuesday. Join us why don't ya?! Thank you for being awesome! This week Chris found a point & click game, Twelve Minutes. When asked, in case you're wondering...the game takes longer than 12 minutes to beat...BUT...less than like a day, but in game there is something to do with 12 Minutes. #Crazy. Topic Time: 21:28 News!: 51:00 All sounds brough...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Episode 321! Boots with the fur!!!! #Low - welllll... you had to be there for the after party on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat to know what that was about...BUT - this week's show however, well that was about a potentially hidden gem with a metroidvania feel - a game Jon found. It's called, Elder Lillies: Quietus of the Knights. Topic Time - 20:27 NEWS! - 48:04. All sounds brought to you by zapsplat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Episode 320!!! What is up?!?! We hope to find you well, and thank you for finding us. Meanwhile, Chris found a game that looks AMAZING - but does it live it to a standard of excellence? But, first in the intro the guys discuss the new Suicide Squad movie and then...what's that? The game? Oh yeah, this week Chris reviews The Ascent. A top down, isometric, twin - stick shooter set in a cyberpunk world. Topic Time - 25:04. News! - 59:15 All Sounds brought to you by zapsplat.com Learn more about you...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 36 min
This week, Chris shuts up and lets Jon and Shaun explain to you, the listener, why the heck they're flying on a big bird, lifting swords over their heads and answering the most important Zelda question ever.....joycon or pro controller? Its Skyward Sword HD! Topic Time: 26:35 All Sounds brought to you by zapsplat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 04, 2021•2 hr 3 min
