Episode 119 In today's episode, we analyze the nominees for The Game Awards 2022 and give our predictions! As always, we end with the games we're playing (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Sea of Thieves, God of War Ragnarök, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales). This episode was recorded in December 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Predicting Game of the Year 2...
Dec 07, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 118 In today's episode, we give our thoughts on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This episode was recorded in November 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - First Impressions 5:49 - Game Progression and Objectives 11:34 - Our Current Teams 21:08 - A Returning Fan's Perspective 23:38 - Comparing Scarlet/Violet With Legends Arceus 26:05 - Critical Reception and Performance Issues 36:...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 117 In today's episode, we talk about Sonic games and media. As always, we end with the games we're playing (Tunic, Team Sonic Racing, Ghostrunner, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Squad, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl). This episode was recorded in April 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - The Appeal of Sonic 14:36 - Modern Sonic Games, Media, and Characters 36:04 - Shado...
Nov 23, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 116 It's been a while since our last episode, so this episode we just talk about the games we played over the past few weeks. This episode was recorded in November 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Catching Up 4:01 - Dishonered 2 8:41 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 23:33 - Bayonetta 3 45:24 - Overwatch 2 52:03 - Sea of Thieves 1:05:28 - Minecraft 1:10:00 - Outer Wilds
Nov 16, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 115 On today's episode, we talk the newly revealed NVIDIA 40 series graphics cards. Additionally, we talk about the official reveal of and early impressions for PSVR2. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (The Last of Us Part I, Shovel Knight Dig, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Beta, Gundam Evolution). This episode was recorded in September 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestam...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 114 On today's packed episode, we talk about the historic Rockstar hack, the new Nintendo Direct, the new State of Play, and the Steam Deck! As always, we conclude with what we're playing (PlateUp!, Rumbleverse, Metal: Hellsinger, Green Hell). This episode was recorded in September 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Rockstar Hacked 21:22 - The Nintendo Direct and The Legend...
Sep 22, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 113 On today's episode, we talk about major paradigm shifts in gaming history throughout the years! As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Ghostrunner, Paunch, Clustertruck, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion). This episode was recorded in April 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - 2D to 3D and Arcade to Console 13:10 - Emergence of VR 19:50...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 112 On today's episode, we talk about video game music! As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Fall Guys). This episode was recorded in July 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - The Best Game Music 9:14 - Evocative Music vs Catchy Music 17:26 - Our Favorite Soundtracks 23:02 - Our Forays into Video Game Music Making 25:15 - Intelligent Use of Music in Games 37:37 - M...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 111 On today's episode, we talk about NFTs in gaming. We also discuss the current state of Metaverse. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Omori, MapleStory, Skyrim VR, Vampire Survivors, Risk of Rain 2, Stray, Killer Queen). This episode was recorded in July 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - NFTs in Games 22:36 - Blockchain and Cryptocurrency 26:38 - Square Eni...
Jul 27, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 110 On today's episode, we talk about PC gaming - we discuss our history with it, and where it stands in 2022. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Super Auto Pets, Sniper Elite 5, My Friend Pedro, Pokémon SoulSilver, Minecraft, Bowser's Fury). This episode was recorded in June 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Building Our PCs 12:15 - Our PC Gaming History 23:4...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 109 On today's episode, we discuss the Xbox Summer 2022 games showcase and the latest PlayStation State of Play. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Outward, Risk of Rain 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, Switch Sports, V Rising, Generation Zero, Crusader Kings III). This episode was recorded in June 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Redfall,...
Jul 06, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 108 On today's episode, we discuss Sony's revamped PlayStation Plus (previously codenamed "Spartacus"), and how it compares with Microsoft's Xbox GamePass. We also go off on a couple tangents and talk about Halo Infinite and handheld consoles. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Baba Is You, VRChat, Dark Souls: Remastered). This episode was recorded in March 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discor...
Apr 06, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 107 On today's episode, we discuss games in the mid to late 2000s, and specifically touch on the brown/gray color palette that was so popular in that time. We also talk a bit about NFTs in games. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Crusader Kings III, Monster Hunter Rise, Elden Ring, Tunic). This episode was recorded in March 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - G...
Mar 30, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 106 On today's episode, we discuss the monumental Elden Ring. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, Mass Effect). This episode was recorded in March 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Elden Ring Impressions 26:39 - Techincal Problems 30:37 - Popularity, Design Philosophy, and Our Playthroughs 1:08:20 - Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan W...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 105 On today's episode, we talk about the state of the gaming industry in 2022 and where we might be headed. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Horizon Forbidden West, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War). This episode was recorded in February 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Acquisitions 7:39 - Multimedia Efforts 12:00 - PC and Steam Deck 16:51 - Nintendo and Switc...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 104 On today's episode, we discuss the latest Nintendo direct detailing Nintendo's plans for the first half of 2022. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies, Grounded, Sifu, Astroneer). This episode was recorded in February 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Speculating on Breath of the Wild 2 3:20 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land 7:48 -...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 103 On today's episode, we discuss another major acquisition - PlayStation has acquired Bungie. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Minecraft, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Fortnite). This episode was recorded in February 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Sony Purchases Bungie 9:55 - Who's Next? 15:04 - Bungie's Value and Mul...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 102 On today's episode, we discuss the bombshell of the decade - Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, God of War, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain). This episode was recorded in January 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Microsoft Purchases Activision Blizzard 29:11 - Sony's Potenti...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 101 On today's episode, we discuss the our games of the year for 2021 and recap the 2021 Game Awards. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, Loop Hero, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Halo Infinite, Hades, Barotrauma). This episode was recorded in January 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - The Game Awards 2021 - Game of the Year 15:07...
Jan 19, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 100 On today's very special episode, the Gametalk hosts all meet and record in person for episode 100. To celebrate the occasion, we discuss the games that have shaped our taste over the years. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Project Wingman, Halo Infinite, Metroid Dread). This episode was recorded in December 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Uncharted: Dr...
Dec 15, 2021•3 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 99 In today's episode, we talk about our favorite game genres, such as roguelike, action-adventure, 4X, 3D platformer, RPG, and more! As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Mario Party Superstars, Unpacking, Project Wingman, Super Auto Pets, The Forgotten City). This episode was recorded in November 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Roguelikes 9:12 - RTS...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 98 In today's episode, we talk about the Animal Crossing Direct, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion pricing, God of War on PC, the Uncharted movie, and more! As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Metroid Dread, Mass Effect Andromeda, Far Cry 6, Cepheus Protocol, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl). This episode was recorded in October 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamp...
Oct 27, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 97 In today's episode, we talk about the latest Nintendo Direct and share our thoughts on the various games that were shown (including Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Metroid Dread, Bayonetta 3, the N64/Genesis updates, and much more)! We also discuss the hilarity of the Mario movie cast. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Deathloop, Death Stranding Director's Cut, Deep Rock Galactic, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye, MapleStory, Psychonauts 2)...
Oct 13, 2021•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 96 In today's episode, we talk about Sony's recent showcase and our thoughts on the various games that were shown (including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, Forspoken, Wolverine, Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarok, and much more)! We also discuss some of the "controversy" around God of War Ragnarok. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Webbed, Deathloop). This episode was recorded in September 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comment...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 95 In today's episode, we talk about game length and pacing. We discuss what our ideal game length is, examples of what we think are perfectly paced games, and more! As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Psychonauts 2, Axiom Verge 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Aurora 4x). This episode was recorded in September 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Check out Mike's podcast Drunk Movie Night here: https://soundcloud.com/mikethete Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametal...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 94 In today's episode, we talk about addiction in gaming, and the unhealthy habits some gamers have when they associate their identity with particular games. We also talk about the current state of Activision and AAA gaming failures. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (12 Minutes, Katana ZERO, Main Assembly, Hell Let Loose, Ghost of Tsushima). This episode was recorded in August 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 93 In today's episode, we talk about licensed games and adapting games to other mediums. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Descenders, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Hell Let Loose, Adapt, Hammerting, Control). This episode was recorded in August 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Licensed Games 41:47 - Adapting Games to Other Mediums 52:52 -...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 92 In today's episode, we talk about the Activision Blizzard lawsuit. We also discuss the newly announced Steam Deck, and the potential impact it could have on the gaming landscape. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Pokémon Unite, Battlefield 1, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Fall Guys). This episode was recorded in July 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Times...
Aug 04, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 91 In today's episode, we talk about mods! We dive into the popular Minecraft mod MC Eternal, discuss how mods have shaped the industry, and examine differences in how the major first party developers see mods. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (MC Eternal, A Plague Tale: Innocence). This episode was recorded in July 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 90 In today's episode, we discuss the newly revealed Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), the announcement of Assassin's Creed Infinite and the new direction for the franchise, and Sony's new first party acquisitions. As always, we round off the show with what we're playing (Devil May Cry V, Fallout 4, Slay The Spire, Mario Golf: Super Rush). This episode was recorded in July 2021. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord...
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