Pete and Chris continue their discussion on beat 'em ups, this time looking at more modern examples of the genre -- and how the idea of "the beat 'em up for the home" developed. Plus the usual news and "what we've been playing" talk.
1:00 - News (Limited Run, War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Cyber Shadow, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, Brigandine, Project G.G., Death end re;Quest 2, Ginga Force, Natsuki Chronicles, Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon, Hot Shot Racing, Panzer Paladin, Battle Axe, Prinny 1+2)
35:52 - What We've Been Playing (Blazing Chrome, Strikers 1945, Sol Divide, Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana)
1:02:39 - New Age of Beatdowns (Dynamite Cop, Zombie Revenge, Legend of Mana, Crimson Tears, The Bouncer, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Double Dragon Neon, River City Girls, Sacred Citadel, Senran Kagura, Warriors, Yakuza)
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The MoeGamer Podcast is a semi-regular show in which Pete Davison of MoeGamer.net is joined by Chris Caskie of MrGilderPixels.com and occasionally Twitch streamer Joe "Erichannel" Sigadel. Each episode features curated discussions of the latest gaming news, chats about what we've been playing lately and an in-depth exploration of a specific gaming-related topic.
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