Nevermore returns to The Gamers’ Inn and kicks things off with Party Animals, giving a preview for one of the games we’ll be showcasing on Extra Life Game Day this year. Next Nevermore makes us all eager to order pizza with Good Pizza, Great Pizza on Steam. Following that, we get an update on PlateUp! and Sea of Thieves. Plus Ryan provides spoiler free thoughts on Spider-Man 2 on PlayStation 5. Wrapping up the show we unveil our full Extra Life Game Day schedule. Hope to see everyone out on Satu...
Oct 29, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Travis returns to the Inn to discuss his time with the PlayStation 5 version of Baldur's Gate III, including his journey for the Platinum Trophy and providing details on the Dark Urge play through. Ryan on the other hand has been playing a 3D fighting roguelike deckbuilder called Beneath Oresa on his Steam Deck. Wrapping up what we're playing, we provide an overview on our latest Extra Life event with the AvenDaDs and our adventures in various N64 games. Moving into the news, it's finally over.....
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast First off, a big Gamers' Inn welcome to Baby Kearney who arrived on Friday, October 6th, make sure to send your congrats to Jocelyn and Matt! This week I’m joined by Monica, a.k.a. Wicked Kitten from GORE Podcast and Hearthcasual, to get into the Halloween spirit with talk of scary movies and Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle. Plus, Monica checks out Baldur's Gate III as her first RPG, and Ryan has made it into the Phantom Liberty content of Cybperpunk 2077. In the news, the Unity CEO is stepping d...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Ryan welcomes Jon Jagger from the CORE podcast back to The Gamers' Inn to discuss the Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC, as well as our return to the world of Cyberpunk 2077 for the Phantom Liberty expansion. For video game news, we catch up with the highlights from the past few weeks including an update from Unity, Jim Ryan retiring from PlayStation, the latest for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard (please let this end), Netflix adapting MORE video game properties, and Ep...
Oct 05, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Jocelyn now on leave as she awaits Baby Kearney, Ryan welcomes our first guest co-host Travis! Our main focus this episode is on Sea of Stars, a brand new RPG that launched across all platforms (and a few subscription services too). Before moving to the news, we chat about Extra Life and Travis' brief adventures in Gotham Knights. We've got lots of news to discuss this week, kicking things off with an update from Unity and their terrible ideas, plus a huge trove of leaks from Microsoft (plu...
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've got Starfield on the brain as both Jocelyn and Ryan have started their adventures in the Starfield. Before that we confirm that Jocelyn will be taking a bit of a break from TGI as she welcomes Baby Kearney into the world. But fret not, as Jocelyn Will Return, aiming for around Extra Life Game Day at the start of November. Look forward to awesome guest co-hosts over the coming weeks! Moving out of Starfield, Jocelyn updates us on Hearthstone and the latest Twist. Over the in the news, we've...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan and Jocelyn are ready to chat about Baldur's Gate III as Jocelyn has now had a chance to play the game. We talk about the initial learning curve and talk through some of those early hurdles in the game. And yes, the Quick Save/Quick Load conversation pops up again. In the news, Nintendo hosted a Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct and may have shown the Switch 2 behind closed doors. Also Lenovo unveils another Steam Deck competitor and Saints Row developer Volition has been shutdown.
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yes, you read that correctly, Jocelyn watched Sonic 2 because of your awesome Extra Life donations in 2022. However, we didn't record an audio commentary, as we figured a podcast discussion would be the most accessible way to hear Jocelyn's journey through this SEGA epic. While we didn't think we could talk about Sonic 2 for an hour, we sort of did... But fear not! We have a few video game news stories as well with the increase in price for PlayStation Plus tiers and the confirmation that Elder ...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast We kick things off this week with a look forward to Starfield as Ryan contemplates how he's going to finish Baldur's Gate III by September 6th, although he did just wrap up Act I and is making his way through Act II of BG III. Jocelyn on the other hand checked in on the Texas Chain Saw Massacre game, which shouldn't surprise anyone given her love of Dead by Daylight. Finally, Ryan took a break from clicking through a giant RPG with the latest swashbuckling adventure, En Garde! Moving into the ne...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a bit of a break for summer vacation and sick kids, we return with "Cozy MMO" Palia which is now in Open Beta. As promised, we've also been playing Baldur's Gate III. Just first impressions for now, so expect more Baldur's Gate III on future episodes this month! Over in the news, Netflix is testing games on TVs (and soon PC/Mac), THQ Nordic had a showcase, and Xbox highlights their new strike system to address bad behaviour.
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Ryan and Jocelyn prepare for Baldur’s Gate III, they share why they’re excited for the massive RPG arriving this week. Jocelyn shares her thoughts on the latest Hearthstone expansion that is live now. While Ryan travels back in time with Tamagotchi and Psychonauts 2 (join our Game Club in the Discord). For video game news, Final Fantasy XIV is heading to Xbox (and possibly more), Nintendo may have a Switch successor ready for the second half of 2024, and Alien is coming to Dead by Daylight.
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Thanks to a busy schedule, Ryan has a few quick mobile hits to share including GuessThe.Game on the web and Coffee Golf on iOS/Android. Also, Ryan dived into the latest first person puzzler Viewfinder. Jocelyn on the other hand has been surviving in the post-apocalypse atop a giant lizard in The Wandering Village, which is now on PC Game Pass. Over in the news Blizzard will be bringing their games to Steam, Xbox has created a pizza scented controller, Mortal Kombat 1 confirms their first guest c...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've got some Netflix fun this week with the release of Oxenfree II. But before Ryan chats about that, he goes back and plays Oxenfree I. Both were played on an iPad with the Netflix subscription. There be some time travel discussions in this here segment! Moving to the news, we have a very Microsoft heavy list kicking things off with the change of Xbox Live Gold to Xbox Game Pass Core starting September 14th and Xbox will be launching a new voice reporting feature. And of course, all the lates...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jocelyn returns and has a quick update on Tears of the Kingdom before discussing her early time with Final Fantasy XVI. Ryan on the other hand has been diving deep into the depths of Dave the Diver on his Steam Deck. Over in the news, EA has announced a single player Black Panther game, Baldur's Gate 3 revealed some Druid specific romance scenes, and Square Enix is considering more remasters.
Jul 10, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Travis guests on the show this week to discuss his time with the new PlayStation 5 exclusive: Final Fantasy XVI. Ryan joins in on the chat thanks to his time with the demo. Moving into our next game, Elden Ring returns to the show thanks to the Patron Backlog Choice. In the news Nintendo fills us in on their Fall lineup, Meta reveals their VR subscription service, and the latest from the Activision Blizzard acquisition hearings.
Jun 29, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan and Jocelyn catch up on all things video game showcases, with not one, not two... BUT FIVE video game showcases worth of news to discuss. And this doesn't even include the Nintendo Direct taking place in time for our next episode... We kick things off with a promise to wrap up our Tears of the Kingdom chat soon, then move into the Summer Game Fest showcase. Afterwards we go over the Xbox + Starfield Showcase, where we are very much looking forward to Fable. Moving into the second part of ou...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have more Tears of the Kingdom thoughts to share, this time with some spoilers to work through. Please be sure to look at the time stamps in the notes to avoid story spoilers if you're still making your way through the game. That being said, let's dive into more Tears of the Kingdom (we promise we'll have new games to chat about soon). Also in what we're playing, Ryan checks in on the Cook Serve Delicious franchise with the latest offering in Early Access: Cook Serve Forever. Over in the news...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast More Tears of the Kingdom talk as we continue our time in Hyrule. We keep spoilers to a minimum, but plan to have a spoiler discussion on our next episode. Also, Jocelyn checks out the latest Lord of the Rings experience with Gollum. In video game news, we go over the PlayStation Showcase, Microsoft’s appeal has been filed with the CMA, and Redfall development detailed in a new Jason Schreier report.
Jun 02, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jocelyn has returned to The Gamers' Inn to join Ryan in discussing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We are still discovering a lot about this game, but it should be noted that we do discuss story, gameplay, and exploration that would be considered spoilers for those who have not progressed in the game. If you're avoiding spoilers, best come back to this conversation. That being said, after Tears of the Kingdom we skydive into the news starting off with the ASUS ROG Ally arriving in Jun...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we welcome Travis back to the show to talk about his adventures in Ghostwire Tokyo and his recent trip to Japan. Ryan ventures into the darkness with Darkest Dungeon II, out of Early Access now. Finally, we close what we're playing by talking about Extra Life in Spring! In the news, Discord is upgrading usernames very soon, the IOC welcomes Fortnite to the Olympics, Nintendo says no new Switch hardware this year, and Phil Spencer talks Xbox and Redfall on the latest XCast.
May 11, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Jocelyn off for a few weeks, Ryan welcomes guest co-host Ridiculous Hat to talk video games, and we have a good amount to work with! Starting things off, Hat goes over his main rotation games (Hearthstone, Marvel SNAP, Runeterra) and his investment in a Steam Deck. Next we move into Trinity Fusion, a brand new rogue-lite early access game available on Steam, then chat about Hat's time with the adventure throwback Case of the Golden Idol. Finally, we close out the show with Ryan's deep sea a...
May 03, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is new Horizon content out in the world, so of course we are covering it as soon as we can on TGI! Ryan and Jocelyn dive back into the world of Horizon Forbidden West with the new post game expansion Burning Shores. Since this takes place after the main game, there are spoilers for the ending of Forbidden West, so listener beware if you have yet to complete Aloy’s second adventure. Over in the news Guerrilla teases Aloy’s next adventure(s), the Super Mario Bros Movie is on it’s way to earn...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you ready for Tears of the Kingdom? Well Jocelyn experienced some "fun" while purchasing her new controller. After some Zelda inspired conversations, Ryan chats about his experience with Wall World on Steam. This leads into a chat about Jocelyn maybe, possibly purchasing a Steam Deck. Over in the news, Tears of the Kingdom has received it's final pre-launch trailer, Paramount+ has it's next hit with the Knuckles series, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has officially been delayed to ne...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jocelyn and Ryan share their thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie. The discussion includes some spoilers, so if you’re avoiding them it's best return to this chat at a later date. Also at the movies, Joce saw the newest Dungeons and Dragons film. Plus Ryan returns to Resident Evil for the remake of RE4. In video game news, it’s adaptation central with news for Arcane season 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Minecraft. Microsoft has a new controller made from partially reclaimed plastic and Sony...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jocelyn and Ryan play the brand new reverse city builder, Terra Nil (PC and iOS). After bringing back the wastelands, we jump into the news for the cancellation of E3 2023, it is no joke that Sonic has been murdered, and MultiVersus is shutting down its open beta.
Apr 04, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Both Jocelyn and Ryan have some thoughts to share about the open beta for Diablo IV, both on PC and PlayStation 5 with cross progression. Plus Ryan has gone fishing on Steam with the new fishing game with a hint of horror called Dredge. Moving into the news, a YouTuber has poured out $22,000 dollars for the closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, Tears of the Kingdom has more stuff for you to spend money on (plus 10 minutes of gameplay), Netflix is still keen on making games work, and the UK's CMA ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast After missing last week, we return to catch up on the games we've been playing and The Last of Us on HBO. Ryan tests out his new Steam Deck Dock from iVoler with the brand new DLC for Dead Cells, Return to Castlevania. Jocelyn returns to Coral Island and checks in on Graveyard Keeper. We then jump into our The Last of Us on HBO spoiler discussion. If you haven't watched the entire season you may want to return to this segment after watching (check time codes below). Moving into the news, we've r...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have another Souls-like game for the Inn this week with Ryan playing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty on Xbox Game Pass. Plus Jocelyn returns to Coral Island to continue her adventures of cleaning oceans, contributing to museums, and delving into mines. We also have a lot of video games news to cover, including The Olympics getting into Esports, Dead by Daylight is getting a movie, the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal is reported to be approved in the EU, Ghostcrawler is no longer at Riot, Cities: S...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Ryan digs into Dome Keeper on Steam, while Jocelyn checks in on the so far shark-less Coral Island in Early Access (Steam or PC Game Pass). Over in the news, Elden Ring fans will be happy to hear an expansion has been confirmed, PlayStation had a State of Play with a major focus on The Suicide Squad, Pokemon presented a bunch of new stuff, Mortal Kombat 12 receives the least exciting release confirmation, and Valve confirms all Steam sales for 2023.
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jocelyn has returned to the Inn to discuss her time with The Witcher 3 during her time off. Plus Ryan returns to his early GameBoy days with the addition of GameBoy and GameBoy Advance games to Nintendo Switch Online. Moving into the news, the story of Tetris will be told on Apple TV+, Microsoft has signed a ten year deal for Call of Duty with Nintendo and Nvidia, and Blizzard staff aren't very happy with Mike Ybarra after a recent Q&A session.
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
