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Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Doom: The Dark Ages [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Designer: Hugo Martin (director)
Platform: PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: May 15, 2015
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Stand and fight with us as Collateral Gaming covers Doom: The Dark Ages in yet another Game Launch review! We are hella late on it, but there's no way we couldn't talk about the newest Doom entry, having covered both the 1993 and 2016 eponymous titles, as well as Doom Eternal, earlier this...2025-07-131h 16
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 53: Collateral Gaming vs. Eidetic's Bubsy 3D (SPOILERS)Title: Bubsy 3D (a.k.a Bubsy 3D: Furbitten Planet or Bubsy Is 3D in "Furbitten Planet") [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Eidetic
Publisher: Accolade
Designers: Michael Berlyn, Susan Egashira, Marc Blank, Richard Ham
Platform: PlayStation
Release date: November 25, 1996 (NA)
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: On our second bad game review of the season, Ashley and Beau are exploring the atrocity that is Bubsy 3D on the PS1! This 3D platformer from developer Eidetic is infamous for its terrible controls, untextured environments, and offensive voice...2025-06-281h 01
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Assassin's Creed Shadows [2025-05-1349 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 50 (Part 2): Nintendo & Intelligent Systems' Super Metroid – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Super Metroid (スーパーメトロイド, Sūpā Metoroido) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: Nintendo R&D1, Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Yoshio Sakamoto (director), Makoto Kano (producer)
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Release date: March 19, 1994 (JP)
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Zachary and Ashley are back in Part 2 of our fiftieth episode, as we conclude our discussion on Super Metroid! This time, we delve into the story content of the third Metroid game, its place in the series timeline, and more. Covering such an influential title in the action–adventure...2025-03-241h 13
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Acquire's Mario & Luigi: Brothership – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Mario & Luigi: Brothership (マリオ&ルイージRPG ブラザーシップ!, Mario ando Ruīji Aru Pī Jī: Burazāshippu!, lit. Mario & Luigi RPG: Brothership!) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer(s): Acquire, Racjin (add'l work)
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Shunsuke Kobayashi, Nobuo Nakazawa, Jun Iwasaki, Akiko Sugimoto
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: November 7, 2024
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Let's-a-go! The Mario & Luigi RPG series is back, and we've been particularly excited for the launch of the newest title, Brothership, on Switch! Zachary and Ashley are sailing ahead into the new game with a two-part episode. Is it truly...2024-12-1059 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 48 (Part 2): Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 (2024) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Silent Hill 2 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer(s): Bloober Team, Team Silent (original game)
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Designer: Mateusz Lenart
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows
Release date: October 8, 2024
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Gaming returns to Silent Hill once more in Part 2 of our Silent Hill 2 remake episode! Ashley takes the mic for a solo episode concluding his thoughts on Bloober Team's reimagining of the PS2 classic survival horror title. This time, it's a full spoiler discussion diving deep into every hole of the...2024-12-061h 15
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Cinema x Collateral Gaming Collaboration Special: Steven E. de Souza's Street Fighter (1994) w/ Special Guests The Vern (Cinema Recall) & Jim (Film Rage) (SPOILERS)Title: Street Fighter [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Director: Steven E. de Souza
Producers: Edward R. Pressman, Kenzo Tsujimoto
Writer(s): Steven E. de Souza (screenplay), Capcom (original game)
Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Ming-Na Wen, Damian Chapa, Kylie Minogue, Wes Studi
Release date: December 23, 1994 (US)
PROMO: Retro Anime Podcast (@retroanime)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Video Game Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SPECIAL GUESTS:
The Vern, Cinema Recall (@cinema_recall)
Jim, Film Rage (@filmrageyyc)
SHOWNOTES: ROUND 1, FIGHT! Collateral Cinema is joined by Collateral Gaming, Cinema Recall, and F...2024-11-141h 23
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Treyarch & Raven's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 w/ Special Guest Michael Toscano – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: Treyarch, Raven Software, Beenox (PC)
Publisher: Activision
Designers: Justin Negrete, Steve Bianchi
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: October 25, 2024
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: On the latest Collateral Gaming Game Launch, we are joined by returning guest Michael Toscano to discuss this year's entry in the Call of Duty franchise: Black Ops 6. Co-developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, this title notably introduces omnidirectional movement to gameplay and a...2024-11-051h 02
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 47 (Part 1): id Software's Doom (1993) w/ Special Guest Robert Ortegon (Collateral Cinema) – Collateral Gaming Season Premiere (SPOILERS)Title: Doom [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: id Software
Publisher: id Software
Designers: John Romero, Tom Hall, Sandy Petersen
Platforms: MS-DOS, 32X, Atari Jaguar, Mac OS, PC-98, SNES, PlayStation, 3DO, Windows, Sega Saturn, RISC OS, Game Boy Advance, Xbox, Xbox 360, iOS, PlayStation 3, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (and many other things too numerous to list)
Release date: December 10, 1993 (MS-DOS: NA)
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SPECIAL GUEST: Robert Ortegon (@Robertortegon3), Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: On the...2024-10-301h 09
Cinema RecallBorderlands 2024 w/ Ashley Chancellor of Collateral Cinema/Gaming.We bring you a brand new episode of the show and even though our dear co host wasnt able to make this recording. We do have another Ashley to bring on so we welcome Ashley Chancellor of Collateral Cinema/ Gaming to talk about the live action adaptation of Borderlands. Featuring Academy Award winning actors Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis. This Eli Roth directd feature was met with low review scores and low box office but is it really that bad. Be sure to subscribe to Colateral Cinema https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2_q3EOu_Z-fIDvPnygOfQ and Coll...2024-08-2348 min
Cinema RecallBorderlands 2024 w/ Ashley Chancellor of Collateral Cinema/Gaming.We bring you a brand new episode of the show and even though our dear co host wasnt able to make this recording. We do have another Ashley to bring on so we welcome Ashley Chancellor of Collateral Cinema/ Gaming to talk about the live action adaptation of Borderlands. Featuring Academy Award winning actors Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis.
This Eli Roth directd feature was met with low review scores and low box office but is it really that bad.
Be sure to subscribe to Colateral Cinema
https://www.yo...2024-08-2348 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastDLC Edition: FromSoftware's Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree w/ Special Guest Michael Toscano – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (エルデンリング シャドウ オブ ジ エルドツリー, Eruden Ringu Shadō obu ji Erudotsurī) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher(s): Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware (JP)
Designers: Hidetaka Miyazaki (director/writer), Yui Tanimura (director), George R. R. Martin (writer), Yosuke Kayugawa, Ryu Matsumoto
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: June 21, 2024
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SPECIAL GUEST: Michael Toscano
SHOWNOTES: With the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree out for a month now, we thought it was a perfect time to discuss the long-awaited e...2024-07-221h 10
The Ashley O Show295. Just A Nurse with RN/Author Ashley ChancellorToday is a BIGGIE - because I am bringing on one of my favorite humans, RN and now AUTHOR Ashley Chancellor! Ashley and I first met when we started working together to help her heal through burnout, and a beautiful friendship formed. As part of her journey through burnout, recovery, and growth on the other side, her new book, Just A Nurse, was born. I was lucky enough to be a beta reader, and I couldn't put it down. Just A Nurse is the book I wish I had when I first became a nurse, because Ashley...2024-05-0846 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth w/ Special Guest Andrew Orozco (GNN & DuoSense) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
Publisher: Square Enix
Designers: Naoki Hamaguchi, Motomu Toriyama, Tetsuya Nomura (directors); Yoshinori Kitase (producer); Teruki Endo, Masanori Sato
Platform: PlayStation 5
Release date: February 29, 2024
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Orozco (@MoogIenator); Geek News Now (@GNN_Home), DuoSense Podcast (@DuoSenseP)
SHOWNOTES: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is finally here, and yes, we're a little late on this episode, but we are beyond stoked to talk about our experiences...2024-04-091h 35
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: FromSoftware’s Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon w/ Special Guest Ian Wilson – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher(s): Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware (JP)
Designers: Masaru Yamamura (director), Yasunori Ogura (producer)
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: August 25, 2023
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SPECIAL GUEST: Ian Wilson
SHOWNOTES: For the first time in a decade, developer FromSoftware has released a new entry in their flagship third-person shooter mecha series, but does Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon live up to the hype...2023-09-031h 00
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor w/ Special Guest Dan Rockwood (Victims and Villains) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Designers: Stig Asmussen, Jason de Heras, Jeff Magers
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: April 28, 2023
PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SPECIAL GUEST: Dan Rockwood, Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)
SHOWNOTES: We have been heavily anticipating the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order since our episode back in Season Two, and now it's finally here. Jedi: Survivor is the latest slice of Star Wars canon from developer Resp...2023-05-141h 05
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 26 (Part 2): Nintendo‘s The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – Collateral Gaming Holiday Special (SPOILERS)Title(s):
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Zelda no Densetsu: Twilight Princess, ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Zelda no Densetsu: Twilight Princess HD, ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス HD) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: Nintendo EAD, Tantalus Media (HD), Nintendo EPD (HD)
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Eiji Aonuma (director; producer, HD), Shigeru Miyamoto (producer), Tomomi Sano (director, HD)
Platforms: Wii, GameCube, Nvidia Shield TV, Wii U (HD)
Release date(s): November 19, 2006 (Wii, NA); March 4, 2016 (HD, NA/EU)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: We hope you all are still having a very happy holiday season as we await the new year! As...2021-12-281h 05Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 26 (Part 1): Nintendo‘s The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – Collateral Gaming Anniversary Special (SPOILERS)Title(s):
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Zelda no Densetsu: Twilight Princess, ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Zelda no Densetsu: Twilight Princess HD, ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス HD) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: Nintendo EAD, Tantalus Media (HD), Nintendo EPD (HD)
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Eiji Aonuma (director; producer, HD), Shigeru Miyamoto (producer), Tomomi Sano (director, HD)
Platforms: Wii, GameCube, Nvidia Shield TV, Wii U (HD)
Release date(s): November 19, 2006 (Wii, NA); March 4, 2016 (HD, NA/EU)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Happy three years of recording Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast! In celebration, and in lig...2021-12-211h 06
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 25: Collateral Gaming vs. Warner Bros. & Titus‘ Superman: The New Superman Adventures (SPOILERS)Title: Superman: The New Superman Adventures [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer(s): Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Titus Interactive (additional work)
Publisher: Titus Interactive
Designer(s): Rob Stevens (director), Eric Caen (producer)
Platform: Nintendo 64
Release date: May 31, 1999 (US)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: This game is ass. I don't know what else to say. It sucks dick. There are an infinite number of things you can do with your time that would be better than playing this piece of shit, including listening to a podcast abo...2021-12-0828 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 24 (Part 2): Nintendo & MercurySteam‘s Metroid Dread – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Metroid Dread [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: MercurySteam, Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Yoshio Sakamoto (producer), Jose Maria Navarro Herrera, Carlos Zarzuela Sánchez, Jacobo Luengo
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: October 8, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Hello once again, listeners! In Part 2 of our review and analysis of Metroid Dread, we dive further into the treacherous depths of planet ZDR, this time barring no holds on spoilers and story content! This gives Zach and Ash an opportunity also to discuss our favorite items an...2021-11-141h 08
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Eidos-Montréal‘s Guardians of the Galaxy (2021) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Eidos-Montréal
Publisher: Square Enix
Designers: Jean-François Dugas (director), Patrick Fortier (director)
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: October 26, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, gamers! This Game Launch episode features the new Guardians of the Galaxy game from developer Eidos-Montréal, something our own Ashley Chancellor was ecstatic to talk about, even if it meant another solo podcast! But did it hold up...2021-11-0636 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming Halloween Special: Red Barrels‘ Outlast (SPOILERS)Title: Outlast [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Red Barrels
Publisher: Red Barrels
Designer: J. T. Petty (writer)
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, OS X, Nintendo Switch
Release date: September 4, 2013 (PC)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Happy Halloween, Collateral Gamers! To celebrate the season, Zach and Ash discuss Outlast, the 2013 first-person survival horror title from Red Barrels. This disturbing and terrifying video game is perfect for the spooky holiday, with its marriage of stealth elements and psychological horror. How does the lack of any...2021-11-011h 04Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 24 (Part 1): Game Launch Edition: Nintendo & MercurySteam‘s Metroid Dread – Collateral Gaming Season Premiere (Spoiler-Free)Title: Metroid Dread [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: MercurySteam, Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Yoshio Sakamoto (producer), Jose Maria Navarro Herrera, Carlos Zarzuela Sánchez, Jacobo Luengo
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: October 8, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome to Season Four of Collateral Gaming! We decided to start it with a banger and a highly, highly anticipated game of ours: Metroid Dread! That's right, folks; Ash and Zach premiere with a spoiler-free review of the latest title in Nintendo's acclaimed science fiction action-adventure series...2021-10-221h 00
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 23 (Part 2): Quantic Dream‘s Heavy Rain – Collateral Gaming Season Finale (SPOILERS)Title: Heavy Rain [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher(s): Sony Computer Entertainment, Quantic Dream (PC)
Designer(s): David Cage (director), Charles Coutier (producer)
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
Release date: February 23, 2010 (PS3, NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Continuing our two-part Season Finale on a pair of Quantic Dream titles originally released on PS3, Collateral Gaming dives into Heavy Rain! There are plenty of plot points to discuss in this 2010 mystery interactive story, and no shortage of gameplay to analyze. How does t...2021-10-181h 10
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 23 (Part 1): Quantic Dream‘s Beyond: Two Souls – Collateral Gaming Season Finale (SPOILERS)Title: Beyond: Two Souls [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Quantic Dream
Publisher(s): Sony Computer Entertainment, Quantic Dream (PC)
Designers: David Cage (director), Charles Coutier (producer), Sophie Buhl
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
Release date: October 8, 2013 (PS3, NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: After an amazing third season of Collateral Gaming thus far, we're thrilled to finish with two acclaimed interactive drama titles from developer Quantic Dream—Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain! In Part 1 of our Season Finale, Megan and Ash discuss the forme...2021-10-081h 00
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 22: Collateral Gaming vs. Sonic Team‘s Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (SPOILERS)Title: Sonic the Hedgehog (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
Designer(s): Shun Nakamura (director), Masahiro Kumono (producer)
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date: November 14, 2006 (360, NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: In this episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, Zach and Ash dive into the catastrophe that is infamously known as Sonic '06! I mean, yeah, we really riff on it. It's bad. The gameplay, the story, the controls, all of it. If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for our season finale on Beyond: Two...2021-08-1558 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Nintendo & Tantalus‘ The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (2021) – Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTitle: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: Tantalus Media, Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Daiki Iwamoto (director), Eiji Aonuma (producer), Ryuji Kobayashi
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: July 16, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: The HD remaster of Skyward Sword on Nintendo Switch is finally here, and there's no way Collateral Gaming isn't going to cover it! Zachary and Ashley discuss the quality-of-life improvements of this port over its 2011 Wii counterpart, and offer a spoiler-free review of the highly ant...2021-07-281h 09
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 21 (Part 2): Visceral Games' Dead Space 2 w/ Special Guest Agony – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Dead Space 2 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Visceral Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Designers: Wright Bagwell (director), John Calhoun, Jatin Patel, Matthias Worch
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date: January 25, 2011 (NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SPECIAL GUEST: Agony (@DyingL1ght)
SHOWNOTES: In Part 2 of our episode on the Dead Space franchise, we discuss the 2011 entry Dead Space 2! Ash, Megan, and special guest Agony continue our exploration of Isaac Clarke's journey in the sci-fi survival horror video game series, comparing and contrasting the sequ...2021-07-071h 05
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastE3 2021 Highlights w/ Special Guest Dan Rockwood (Victims and Villains) – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SPECIAL GUEST: Dan Rockwood, Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)
SHOWNOTES: Ash, Zach, Megan, and special guest Dan (for the second time on Collateral Gaming) cover E3 2021, including our favorite announcements, most anticipated games, and especially regarding the Nintendo Direct!
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Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 21 (Part 1): EA Redwood Shores' Dead Space (2008) w/ Special Guest Agony – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Dead Space [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: EA Redwood Shores
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Designers: Michael Condrey (director), Glen Schofield (director), Bret Robbins (director), Paul Mathus
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
Release date: October 13, 2008 (NA; PS3, 360)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SPECIAL GUEST: Agony (@DyingL1ght)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, Collateral Gamers! On this episode, we discuss Dead Space, featuring for the first time on the podcast, Twitch streamer and Megan's brother Agony! How does this 2008 sci-fi survival horror game hold up today? Find out on...2021-06-161h 15
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastPrime 2D Game Commentary – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!***NOTE: This is an audio-only version of our commentary. We recommend watching the full video experience here.***
Featured Game Commentary: Prime 2D
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, gamers! We decided to bring you a new feature to the Bonus Round!, as hosts Ash and Zach record a totally free video game commentary on the indie or multiplayer side of gaming! Starting off, we take on the recently released demo of Prime 2D, a full 2-D reimagining of Metroid Prime. This game has been in development for years and fi...2021-06-0153 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Capcom's Resident Evil Village – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)Title: Resident Evil Village (バイオハザード ヴィレッジ, Baiohazādo Virejji, literally: Biohazard Village) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Designers: Morimasa Sato (director), Isamu Hara
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: May 7, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back to another spoiler-free Game Launch episode! This time, we explore the world of the eighth main installment of Capcom's best-selling hour video game franchise: Resident Evil Village! This first-person survival horror game is a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and has ge...2021-05-1945 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming x Collateral Cinema Kombat Special: NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 11 (SPOILERS)Title: Mortal Kombat 11 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Ed Boon (director), Graeme Bayless (producer), John Edwards
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: April 23, 2019 (WW; PC, PS4, XB1)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: In the final part of our collaborative Kombat Special with Collateral Cinema—Ashley, Zachary, and Megan discuss the latest installment of the klassic fighting game series: Nethe...2021-05-101h 13
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming 4/20 Special: Mojang's Minecraft (SPOILERS)Title: Minecraft, Minecraft: Java Edition, et al. [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer(s): Mojang, 4J Studios (consoles), Other Ocean Interactive (3DS)
Publisher(s): Mojang (PC/Java, Android, iOS, Wii U, 3DS, Switch), Xbox Game Studios (360, XB1, Windows Phone, Win10), Sony Interactive Entertainment (PS3, PS4, PSV)
Designers: Markus "Notch" Persson (2009-11), Jens "Jeb" Bergensten (2011-)
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox 360, Raspberry Pi, Windows Phone, PlayStation 3, Fire OS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Universal Windows Platform, Wii U, tvOS, Nintendo Switch, New Nintendo 3DS
Release date: May 17, 2009 (Java, Classic); November 18, 2011 (Java, full rele...2021-05-0247 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastMortal Kombat Franchise Review: Part I (Games 1-4) w/ Collateral Cinema – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! Kombat Edition (SPOILERS)Featured Games:
Mortal Kombat [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Mortal Kombat II [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Mortal Kombat 3 [Wikipedia] [IMDb], Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 [Wikipedia] [IMDb], Mortal Kombat Trilogy [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Mortal Kombat 4 [Wikipedia] [IMDb], Mortal Kombat Gold [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: FIGHT! In a multi-part collaborative celebration of the Mortal Kombat franchise—tying into the recently released movie adaptation—Ash and Beau from Collateral Gaming and Cinema discuss the first four entries of the classic fighting game series and their updates/variants, both arcade and console relea...2021-05-0155 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastAt the Movies Edition: Simon McQuoid’s Mortal Kombat (2021) – Collateral Cinema x Collateral Gaming Kombat Special (Spoiler-Free)Title: Mortal Kombat [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Director: Simon McQuoid
Producers: James Wan, Todd Garner, Simon McQuoid, E. Bennett Walsh
Writers: Greg Russo (screenplay/story), Dave Callaham(screenplay), Oren Uziel (story), Ed Boon (original game), John Tobias (original game)
Stars: Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada
Release date: April 8, 2021 (int'l)
PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: The Collateral Media Podcasts unite once again, this time for a...2021-04-2843 minCollateral Gaming Video Game Podcast4/20 Edition: Stoner Game Recommendations – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Happy 4/20, gamers! To celebrate the stoner holiday, we are giving our recommendations for "weed smoking" games this episode of the Bonus Round. From indie games to retro games to bad games, we talk it all and smoke through it all. And that's not all for #420 content this month; so smoke whatever you got and stay tuned for our upcoming special on Minecraft!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your p...2021-04-211h 00
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 20 (Part 2): Nintendo's Metroid Fusion – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Metroid Fusion (メトロイドフュージョン, Metoroido Fyūjon) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Nintendo R&D1
Publisher: Nintendo
Designer(s): Yoshio Sakamoto (director), Takehiko Hosokawa (director), Takehiro Izushi (producer), Tomoyoshi Yamane
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Release date: November 18, 2002 (NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, listeners! We continues our deep dive into Metroid Fusion in Part 2, where we continue to contrast the gameplay and storytelling style of this GBA title with the rest of the sci-fi action-adventure series of video games featuring bounty hunter Samus Aran. This time, we al...2021-04-141h 11Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 5 Favorite Metroid Boss Battles + Other M Review – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!Featured Game Review: Metroid: Other M [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back to the Bonus Round, gamers! Ash and Zach discuss the Metroid franchise even further with a list of each of our top five bosses faced by Samus. Afterward, we review inarguably the worst title in the series: Other M. If you haven't already, check out Part 1 of our episode on Metroid Fusion, and stay tuned for Part 2 (coming very soon)!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on App...2021-04-101h 32Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 20 (Part 1): Nintendo's Metroid Fusion – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Metroid Fusion (メトロイドフュージョン, Metoroido Fyūjon) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Nintendo R&D1
Publisher: Nintendo
Designer(s): Yoshio Sakamoto (director), Takehiko Hosokawa (director), Takehiro Izushi (producer), Tomoyoshi Yamane
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Release date: November 18, 2002 (NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ash and Zach finally explore the Metroid series for the first time on a main episode of Collateral Gaming, and our initial featured title is the 2002 Game Boy Advance entry Metroid Fusion! In Part 1, we discuss the Metroid series as a whole and where Fusion fits...2021-03-181h 18Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastZelda Dungeon Recommendations w/ Special Guest Dan Rockwood (Victims and Villains) – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SPECIAL GUEST: Dan Rockwood, Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)
SHOWNOTES: We're celebrating the 35th anniversary of one of our collective favorite franchises of all time: The Legend of Zelda! This episode of Bonus Round! Ash, Zach, Megan, and guest Dan give our top recommendations for dungeons across the Zelda series. Whether it's mainstream console titles, or portable entries, we've all got so much to say!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever yo...2021-03-061h 53
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 19 (Part 2): Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Ghost of Tsushima [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designer(s): Nate Fox (director), Jason Connell (director), Brian Fleming (producer)
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: July 17, 2020
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ash and Zach continue our analysis of Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch Productions! This time, we dive further into both the plot and open-world design, talk about the beautiful presentation and new-flawless execution of this game, and discuss where a possible sequel could take Jin Sakai in t...2021-03-011h 16Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastVideo Game Recommendations: Part II – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: In this iteration of Bonus Round!, we're once more giving you games from our childhood or everyday life that we truly think any gamer should check out! Ash's and Zach's list this time takes you through personal favorites we grew up with, multiplayer titles, and a couple more obscure adventures. So, sit back, take a hit of whatever you're smoking tonight, and get ready for some of our top game recommendations!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple P...2021-02-151h 27Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastMovie Tie-In Game Recommendations w/ Collateral Cinema – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Holding off on Part 2 of our Ghost of Tsushima discussion for just a bit longer, Collateral Gaming teams up with Collateral Cinema on this special Bonus Round! and crosscast! We've dived into movie adaptations of video games, but what about the inverse? Beau and Ash talk all kinds of movie tie-in games: the good, the bad, and the ugly (i.e. E.T.)!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! and Collateral Cinema are on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also a...2021-02-1337 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 19 (Part 1): Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Ghost of Tsushima [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designer(s): Nate Fox (director), Jason Connell (director), Brian Fleming (producer)
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: July 17, 2020
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: こんにちは！ (Konnichiwa!) We are stoked to discuss our experiences in feudal Japan with you from Sucker Punch Productions' 2020 Player's Voice award in The Game Awards: Ghost of Tsushima! Ash and Zach delve into the clearly extensive development, awe-inspiring gameplay, and compelling story of this open world stealth action-adventure samurai title. A...2021-02-011h 12
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming Holiday Special: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Valhalla (SPOILERS)Title: Assassin's Creed Valhalla [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Designer(s): Ashraf Ismail (director), Eric Baptizat (director), Julien Laferrière (producer), Yohan Cazuax
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, Luna
Release date(s): November 10, 2020 (PC/PS4/Stadia/XB1/XXS); November 12, 2020 (PS5 [NA])
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Well, yeah, the holiday season is technically over, but we were determined to get this out anyway. Ash and Zach take a leap of faith into the lates...2021-01-131h 04Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastHoliday Edition: Arkham Origins Review + BotW Sequel Predictions – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!Featured Game Review: Batman: Arkham Origins [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Happy Holidays, Collateral Gamers! To celebrate the season we have very special Bonus Round! we recorded on Christmas Day for you! To start, Ashley and Zachary will be discussing Batman: Arkham Origins, a video game set on Christmas Eve. Then, we give our predictions and hopes for the in-development sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a holiday treat for us just to talk about. Stay safe, whatever you're celebrating, and stay tuned for our holiday spe...2020-12-271h 10
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming Anniversary Special: Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (SPOILERS)Title: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Designers: Todd Howard (director), Bruce Nesmith, Kurt Kuhlmann, Emil Pagliarulo
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release date: November 11, 2011 (PC/PS3/360)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Gaming is celebrating 2 years of podcasting by discussing a timeless Bethesda title widely considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim! Yeah, there's not much more to say...2020-12-231h 13
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 18 (Part 2): Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: The Last of Us Part II [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Neil Druckmann (director), Anthony Newman (director), Kurt Margenau (director), Emilia Schatz, Richard Cambier
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: June 19, 2020
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Gaming continues our discussion Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II, directed by Neil Druckmann! Both heavily acclaimed and criticized by fans and critics for its controversial narrative, this entry barely missed being 2020's Game of the Year in The Game Aw...2020-12-101h 08Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Cinema x Collateral Gaming Collab Special: Paul Anderson's Mortal Kombat (1995) (SPOILERS)Title: Mortal Kombat [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Director: Paul Anderson
Producer: Lawrence Kasanoff
Writer(s): Kevin Droney, Ed Boon (video games), John Tobias (video games)
Stars: Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Robin Shou, Bridgette Wilson, Talisa Soto, Christopher Lambert
Release date: August 18, 1995
PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema and Collateral Gaming join together this season to bring you our thoughts on the fantasy martial arts action film based on the eponymous fighting game series: MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAT!!! How does it...2020-12-091h 04Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 18 (Part 1): Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: The Last of Us Part II [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Neil Druckmann (director), Anthony Newman (director), Kurt Margenau (director), Emilia Schatz, Richard Cambier
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: June 19, 2020
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Finally, we are proud to present our thoughts on the controversial sequel to 2013's The Last of Us! The Last of Us Part II, developed by Naughty Dog and helmed by Neil Druckmann, is a divisive contender for 2020's Game of the Year aw...2020-12-081h 03
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Omega Force's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTitle: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher(s): Nintendo, Koei Tecmo (JP)
Designers: Ryota Matsushita (director), Yosuke Hayashi (publisher), Masaki Furusawa (publisher), Kenta Shiraishi
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: November 20, 2020
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is finally out and we are super excited to talk about it! ...Well, specifically Ashley is, in a rare solo venture. Keeping away from spoilers for those that haven't had a chance to purchase this Warriors/Musou-style hack-a...2020-12-0459 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Insomniac‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTitle: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Insomniac Games
Producer: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Brian Horton (director), Bryan Intihar (director), Marcus Smith (director), Ryan Smith (director), Cameron Christian, Mark Stuart, Josue Benavidez, Mike Daly, Joel Goodsell, Casey Smith
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Release date: November 12, 2020
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: We are beyond excited to discuss the amazing, spectacular, ultimate follow-up to 2018's Spider-Man PS4—Spider-Man: Miles Morales! In a spoiler-free discussion within the first couple weeks of release, we dive deep into superhero...2020-11-251h 07
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming Halloween Special: Supermassive Games' Until Dawn (SPOILERS)Title: Until Dawn [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Designers: Will Byles (director), Nik Bowen (director), Pete Samuels (producer), Tom Heaton
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Release date: August 25, 2015 (NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Yes, it's a little late, but it's here! This Halloween, we were prepared to talk horror, and the 2015 interactive drama video game Until Dawn happened to be our choice! Collateral Gaming discusses the butterfly effect system and its impact on both gameplay and story, horror/slasher film vibes...2020-11-091h 17Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastMass Effect Review + Series Future Predictions – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! (SPOILERS)Featured Game Review: Mass Effect [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: We hope our Mass Effect fans out there had an exciting N7 holiday! In the spirit of BioWare's military sci-fi action RPG series, Megan and Ash decided to review the 2007 title that started it all. Then, we delve out our predictions on the series future, hot on the heels of the announcements of both the remastered collection of the original trilogy—Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, and an untitled future video game installment of the franchise.
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round...2020-11-0854 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 17 (Part 2): Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask – Collateral Gaming Season Premiere (SPOILERS)Titles: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [Wikipedia] [IMDb], The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer(s): Nintendo EAD, Grezzo (3D)
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Eiji Aonuma (director / producer [3D]), Yoshiaki Koizumi (director), Shigeru Miyamoto (producer), Mikiharu Ooiwa (director [3D]), Koichi Ishii (producer [3D])
Platforms: Nintendo 64, GameCube, Nintendo 3DS (3D)
Release dates: April 27, 2000 (N64, JP); October 26, 2000 (N64, NA); February 13, 2015 (NA/EU [3D])
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: In Part 2 our Season Three Premiere, we continue discussing the many aspects of this The Leg...2020-11-031h 48Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastHalloween Edition: Top 5 Favorite Gaming Jump Scares + Resident Evil Review – Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round!Featured Game Review: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: We hope you all had a safe and happy Halloween! In celebration of the holiday, Ash and Zach are giving you our top five favorite jump scares in gaming in the latest Bonus Round! Then, we review the seventh installment in the popular survival horror series Resident Evil. Be sure to check out our Halloween Special on Until Dawn once it's released!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on App...2020-11-021h 30Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 17 (Part 1): Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask – Collateral Gaming Season Premiere (SPOILERS)Titles: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask [Wikipedia] [IMDb], The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer(s): Nintendo EAD, Grezzo (3D)
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Eiji Aonuma (director / producer [3D]), Yoshiaki Koizumi (director), Shigeru Miyamoto (producer), Mikiharu Ooiwa (director [3D]), Koichi Ishii (producer [3D])
Platforms: Nintendo 64, GameCube, Nintendo 3DS (3D)
Release dates: April 27, 2000 (N64, JP); October 26, 2000 (N64, NA); February 13, 2015 (NA/EU [3D])
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome to Season Three!! We are so, so excited to be diving into some amazin...2020-10-281h 29
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 5 Favorite Zelda Items + Skyward Sword Review – Collateral Gaming Bonus RoundFeatured Game Review: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Building up to our Season Three Premiere on Majora's Mask, this episode of Bonus Round is dedicated to The Legend of Zelda! Ash and Zach list our top five favorite items in the franchise, and then rant about the 2011 Wii release Skyward Sword. Our Zelda fans out there will certainly have the opportunity to share our excitement!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHea...2020-10-202h 01
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming x Perfect Paradox Collaboration SpecialCOLLAB: Perfect Paradox Podcast
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: We had an amazing time podcasting with the folks from Perfect Paradox, talking about a variety of topics, both gaming– and non-gaming–related. Here's our conversation, unedited and uninterrupted!
LINKS:
Perfect Paradox Podcast (Ep.4 Featuring Collateral Gaming Podcast)
jaxkzz – Twitch (@JaxkzzTV)
You can find Collateral Gaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podcha...2020-10-142h 10
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 16 (Part 2): Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Collateral Gaming Season Finale (SPOILERS)Title: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag [2020-10-1338 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 5 Favorite Assassin's Creed Settings + Brotherhood Game Review – Collateral Gaming Bonus RoundFeatured Game Review: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
SHOWNOTES: Tying into our Season Finale on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Ash and Zach take a leap of faith into the franchise once more with a list of our top five favorite settings from the series! Then, we follow up with a quick review on Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or feedback on your platform of choice!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill L...2020-10-111h 16Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 16 (Part 1): Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Collateral Gaming Season Finale (SPOILERS)Title: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag [2020-10-0747 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 5 Favorite Metroid Items + Prime 4 Predictions – Collateral Gaming Bonus RoundAsh and Zach took another opportunity to talk the Metroid franchise, as we discuss our top five items in the series! And the love for our favorite video game space heroine Samus Aran doesn't stop there, as Collateral Gaming dives into predictions and wishes for the announced but as-of-now elusive Metroid Prime 4, currently in development for the Nintendo Switch.
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and l...2020-09-301h 27
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 15: Collateral Gaming vs. Active Enterprises & FarSight Technologies‘ Action 52Title: Action 52 [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developers: Active Enterprises (NES), FarSight Technologies (SG)
Publisher: Active Enterprises
Designers: Vince Perri (director), Jay Obernolte (director, SG), Mario González (NES)
Platforms: NES, Sega Genesis
Release years: 1991 (NES), 1993 (SG)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ash, Megan, and Allen discuss the atrocious and notorious Action 52, a multi-cart video game compilation widely considered to be one of the worst games of all time! We talk both the NES and Sega Genesis versions, including development history and plans for sequels and a...2020-09-231h 03
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastGame Launch Edition: Crystal Dynamics' Avengers (2020) – Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTitle: Marvel's Avengers [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
Designers: Shaun Escayg (director), Morgan W. Gray (director), Michael Brinker, Philippe Therien, Patrick Connor
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ashley, Zachary, and Dakota snagged a digital copy of the new Avengers game from Crystal Dynamics, and are excited to share with you our spoiler-free first impressions on the action brawler RPG! We had a blast with each fan-favorite character and the atten...2020-09-1646 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastVideo Game Recommendations w/ Ash & Zach: Part 1 – Collateral Gaming Bonus RoundWhat's up, Bonus Round fans? Host Ashley Chancellor and returning guest Zachary Guillot finally wrapped up a little special we've planned for a while now, as we give you our recommendations for some of the most nostalgic game of our adolescence. We've got it all, from turn-based RPGs on the GBA, to surprisingly fun adaptations of movies, Collateral Gaming shares the titles we grew up with. We hope someone among you tracks down each one of these, and finds a new favorite!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill L...2020-09-091h 24Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastMetroid Prime Trilogy Review w/ Special Guest Zachary Guillot – Collateral Gaming Bonus Round (SPOILERS)Ashley and guest host Zachary Guillot are celebrating the 34th anniversary of everyone's favorite sci-fi action game franchise from Nintendo with a deep dive into Metroid Prime: Trilogy! This compilation of games consists of perennial favorites for us, and gave us an excuse to review and reminisce about our early memories of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. So flip on the Combat Visor, charge up your arm cannon, and get ready for a space adventure with bounty hunter Samus Aran on Collateral Gaming Bonus Round!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bo...2020-08-141h 08
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 14 (Part 2): Insomniac Games & Toys for Bob‘s Spyro Reignited Trilogy – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Spyro Reignited Trilogy [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developers: Toys for Bob, Insomniac Games (original games), Sanzaru Games (Year of the Dragon remaster), Iron Galaxy (PC port)
Publisher: Activision
Designers: Dan Neil (director), Toby Schadt, Ray West
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release dates: November 13, 2018 (PS4, XB1); September 3, 2019 (PC, Switch)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Gaming continues our discussion on Spyro Reignited Trilogy! Consisting of the collected remasters of Insomniac Games' original Spyro titles—Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, and Spyro: Year of th...2020-08-0255 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 14 (Part 1): Insomniac Games & Toys for Bob‘s Spyro Reignited Trilogy – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Spyro Reignited Trilogy [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developers: Toys for Bob, Insomniac Games (original games), Sanzaru Games (Year of the Dragon remaster), Iron Galaxy (PC port)
Publisher: Activision
Designers: Dan Neil (director), Toby Schadt, Ray West
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release dates: November 13, 2018 (PS4, XB1); September 3, 2019 (PC, Switch)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ash, Megan, and Allen discuss our thoughts on the remastered collection of the original Spyro games developed by Insomniac Games: Spyro Reignited Trilogy! Consisting of Spyro the Dragon, Spyro...2020-07-171h 09
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Cinema x Collateral Gaming Collaboration Special: Rocky Morton’s & Annabel Jenkal’s Super Mario Bros. (SPOILERS)Title: Super Mario Bros. [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Directors: Rocky Morton, Annabel Jankel
Producers: Jake Eberts, Roland Joffé
Writers: Parker Bennett, Terry Runté, Ed Solomon, Nintendo (original video game)
Stars: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Samantha Mathis, Fisher Stevens, Fiona Shaw, Richard Edson
Release date: May 28, 1993
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema teams up with Collateral Gaming once more to discuss a video game film adaptation—this time, the infamous 1993 Super Mario Bros.! While notable for being the first movie d...2020-07-1458 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 13: Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider (2013) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Tomb Raider [Wikipedia] [IGDb], Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Developers: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, Nixxes Software (PC/PS3/PS4/XB1), United Front Games (Definitive Edition), Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux)
Publisher: Square Enix
Designers: Noah Hughes (director), Daniel Chayer (director), Daniel Neuburger (director)
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X, PlayStation 4 (Definitive Edition), Xbox One (Definitive Edition), Linux, Shield TV, Stadia
Release date: March 5, 2013; January 23, 2014 (Mac); January 28, 2014 (Definitive Edition, NA); April 27, 2016 (Linux); March 7, 2017 (Shield)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ash, Megan, and Allen explore the forgo...2020-05-261h 37Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 10 Favorite Zelda Dungeons + Link's Awakening Review – Collateral Gaming Bonus RoundFeatured Game Review: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Whaaaat, does this guy really have the balls to do a solo podcast? Welcome back to Collateral Gaming Bonus Round, gaming fans! This time, Ash is going it alone while he talks The Legend of Zelda... *insert item fanfare* That is, a list of top ten favorite dungeons from the series, as well as a review of the recent Link's Awakening remake on Nintendo Switch!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and w...2020-05-211h 09
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming 4/20 Special: Nintendo's Mario Kart 8Titles: Mario Kart 8 [Wikipedia] [IGDb], Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Developer(s): Nintendo EAD/Nintendo EPD (Deluxe)
Publisher: Nintendo
Designer: Kosuke Yabuki (director)
Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo Switch (Deluxe)
Release dates: May 29, 2014 (JP); April 28, 2017 (Deluxe)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Happy 4/20 Month, Collateral Gaming fans! We know it's almost over, but we managed to get our shit together and record an episode on a quintessential "weed smoking" game: Mario Kart 8 (and enhanced port Mario Kart 8 Deluxe)! The Chancellor Bros. discuss the Wii U and Nintendo...2020-04-301h 16Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 5 Favorite "Weed Smoking" Games + Naruto Storm Review – Collateral Gaming Bonus Round: 4/20 EditionFeatured Random Game Review: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Collateral Gaming Bonus Round is celebrating 4/20 Month! Dakota and Ash are dedicated to releasing content for y'all that are quarantining during the stoner holiday, with our top five lists of our favorite video games of all time to play blazed! Then, stay tuned and keep smoking with us to hear a Random Game Review on Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4—recently re-released on Nintendo Switch. Be it bongs, blunts, dabs, joints, or whatever you got, smoke it if you got it!
You can find bot...2020-04-2838 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 12: Santa Monica Studio's God of War (2018) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: God of War [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: SIE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Cory Barlog (director), Derek Daniels
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: April 20, 2018
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: The Chancellor Bros. and returning co-hosts Megan and Allen dive deep into the Nine Realms of God of War (2018)! Discussing the intense new direction in terms of both gameplay and story for the series in this entry, the masterpiece of storytelling found within it, and the quality of the title overall in execut...2020-04-141h 36Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 5 Favorite Superhero Games + Ultimate Alliance Review – Collateral Gaming Bonus RoundFeatured Random Game Review: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
On this episode of Collateral Gaming Bonus Round, we immerse ourselves in the superhero video game genre, and we also review a game in said genre—Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Listen now, and stay tuned for the next episode of Collateral Gaming, in which we dive deep into God of War (2018), and the following special episode where we celebrate the 4/20 holiday season with Mario Kart 8!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get...2020-04-1237 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastAt The Movies Edition: Jeff Fowler's Sonic The Hedgehog (2020) – Collateral Cinema x Collateral Gaming Collaboration SpecialTitle: Sonic the Hedgehog [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Director: Jeff Fowler
Producers: Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara, Takeshi Ito
Writers: Pat Casey, Josh Miller, Sega (original video game)
Stars: James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Jim Carrey
Release date: February 14, 2020 (US)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast teams up with Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast for a special At The Movies episode on a movie adaptation of a video game! We review Sonic the Hedgehog, a film currently at the forefront of a video game movie revolution—is it as good as cr...2020-03-2448 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTop 5 Favorite Boss Battles + Random Game Review! – Collateral Gaming Bonus RoundFeatured Random Game Review: New Super Mario Bros. Wii [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Welcome to Collateral Gaming Bonus Round! This will be somewhat like our previous Collateral Gaming Extras, being a special companion show to the main Collateral Gaming episodes, however the Chancellor Bros. will be taking a more topical approach—we'll be focusing on Top 5/10 lists, video game eras and franchises, as well as reviews for games that we might miss on the main show, and also some indie game reviews here and there! So join us this episode, as we talk about our top five favorite boss ba...2020-03-2255 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 11: Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order w/ Special Guests Megan Gardner & Allen Gomez – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Designer: Stig Asmussen
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release date: November 15, 2019
PODCAST SHOUT-OUT: Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Gaming finally travels to a galaxy far, far away in this episode on the latest Star Wars video game: Jedi Fallen Order! Featuring new guests Megan Gardner and Allen Gomez, we discuss the challenging Dark Souls-esque gameplay, the value of a solid single player story-driven game in today's world, many memorable motion c...2020-02-241h 30
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 10: Kojima Productions' Death Stranding – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Death Stranding [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Kojima Productions
Publishers: Sony Interactive Entertainment (PS4), 505 Games (PC)
Designer: Hideo Kojima
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
Release dates: November 8, 2019 (PS4), Q2/Q3 2020 (PC)
PODCAST SHOUTOUT: The Room Minute (@TheRoomMinute)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Gaming finally delves into last year's most ambitious and most divisive title: Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding. Dakota and Ashley and discuss the influence of Kojima's controversial departure from Konami and cancellation of Silent Hills on the game, the unique gameplay of this genre-defining adventure, and the overall fucking weirdnes...2020-01-281h 34
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming Extras: The BitcherBefore we slide into the New Year (like we slid into your mom's DMs) with a regular episode, Ash and Dakota discuss our recent video game endeavors, The Witcher, and the future of this season of Collateral Gaming! Listen to our stoned, drunken ramblings in this unedited, unfocused extras episode.And stay tuned for our analysis of Kojima Productions' Death Stranding, later this month!
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Patreon; we will have exclusive Let's Play! commentaries on our favorite games soon!2020-01-2033 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastIndie Game Review: Newgrounds' The Room Tribute (2010) – Collateral Gaming x Collateral Cinema Holiday SpecialTitle: The Room: The Game [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Newgrounds
Publisher: Newgrounds
Designer: Tom Fulp (programmer)
Release date: September 3, 2010
SHOWNOTES: Oh hai, Collateral Gaming (and Collateral Cinema) listeners, and Happy Holidays! This Christmas Day, we collaborate with our co-hosts from Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast to bring you the gift of Tommy Wiseau's The Room—or at least Newgrounds' retro-style flash game adaptation of it! We discuss how this game exists as a love letter to the film and the fandom, the interesting point-and-click adventure gameplay, the use of protagonist Johnny's per...2019-12-2536 minCollateral Gaming Video Game PodcastAt the Arcade Edition: Light Gun Shooters w/ Special Guest Beau Maddox (Collateral Cinema) – Collateral Gaming Anniversary SpecialSPECIAL GUEST: Beau Maddox, Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: We can't believe it's been a year since we released the first episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast! In commemoration of this historic event, Ash and Dakota, along with Collateral Cinema co-host Beau, ventured to a retro-style arcade in our home city, played every light gun game there, and recorded our thoughts about each! Beau even has some other light gun shooters from personal experience to bring up in this arcade game mega-review! We hope you enjoy this little bonus, and stay tuned for our upcoming...2019-12-1657 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastIndie Game Review: BlankMediaGames' Town of Salem – Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTitle: Town of Salem
Developer: BlankMediaGames
Publisher: BlankMediaGames
Platforms: Web browser, Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Release date: December 15, 2014 (Web/PC/Mac)
Happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners (and a happy time to our other listeners, as well)! In the spirit of the holiday, we decided to review a favorite browser-based indie game of ours: Town of Salem! This creative title developed and published by BlankMediaGames is a Mafia-style game originally funded by Kickstarter we've been following for years, which eventually made its way available on mobile devices and S...2019-12-0239 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 09: Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption II w/ Special Guest Andrew Kenny (Brash Binary) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Red Dead Redemption 2 [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Rockstar Studios
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Designer: Imran Sarwar
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Release date: October 26, 2018 (PS4, XB1)
PODCAST SHOUTOUT: Talk Me Into (@talkmeinto)
SHOWNOTES: Yee-haw! Collateral Gaming ventures into the Wild West with the latest Rockstar Games action-adventure title Red Dead Redemption II. Featuring special guest Andrew from Brash Binary (@BinaryBrash), this episode we discuss how hyper-realism and slow pacing enhances the gameplay of this 2018 Game of the Year contender, why the fictionalized version of 19th centu...2019-11-191h 56
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastIndie Game Review: 7780s Studio’s P.T. w/ Special Guest Beau Maddox (Collateral Cinema) – Collateral Gaming Halloween Special (SPOILERS)Title: P.T. (initialism for "playable teaser") [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: 7780s Studio (pseudonym for Kojima Productions)
Publisher: Konami
Designers: Hideo Kojima (director), Guillermo del Toro (director)
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: August 12, 2014
SPECIAL GUEST: Beau Maddox, Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: Happy Halloween, Collateral Gaming fans! This holiday, we have a very special indie game mini-episode focusing on one of the most terrifying titles we've had the pleasure of playing: P.T., the playable teaser for Hideo Kojima's and Guillermo del Toro's cancelled collaboration Silent Hills...2019-10-3150 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 08: Naughty Dog & Bluepoint Games‘ Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection – Collateral Gaming Season Premiere (SPOILERS)Title: Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection [IGDb] [Wikipedia] (remastered collection of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune [Wikipedia] [IGDb], Uncharted 2: Among Thieves [Wikipedia] [IGDb], and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception [Wikipedia] [IGDb])
Developer(s): Bluepoint Games, Naughty Dog (original games)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Amy Hennig (creator; director, Drake's Fortune/Among Thieves/Drake's Deception), Richard Lemarchand (Drake's Fortune, Among Thieves, Drake's Deception), Bruce Straley (director, Among Thieves), Neil Druckmann (writer, Drake's Fortune; Among Thieves), Justin Richmond (director, Drake's Deception), Jacob Minkoff (Drake's Deception)
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 (original games)
Release date(s): October 8, 2015 (PAL); November 20...2019-10-251h 31
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming Extras: Uncharted and UncircumcisedAs Collateral Gaming gets ready to launch Season Two, Ash, Dakota, Robert, and Beau wail around for a few minutes. I don't even remember what we talked about. We tried to keep it focused on gaming- and podcast-related topics this time.
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Patreon; we will have exclusive Let's Play! commentaries on our favorite games soon!
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production)
2019-10-1621 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 07: Insomniac’s’ Spider-Man (2018) w/ Special Guest Robert Ortegon (Collateral Cinema) – Collateral Gaming Season Finale (SPOILERS)Title: Marvel's Spider-Man [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Ryan Smith (director), Bryan Intihar (director)
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Release date: September 7, 2018
PODCAST SHOUTOUT: Capes on the Couch (@CapesOnTheCouch)
PROMOS: Podcoin – The Podcast Player That Pays (www.podcoin.com), Bill and Frank Eat Pop Culture (@BFEatPopCulture)
SHOWNOTES: Thank you listeners and fellow podcasters, for an absolutely fun and surprisingly successful Season One of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast! Finally, we are happy to release our Season Finale episode on Marvel's Spider-Man for Pl...2019-08-121h 48
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastIndie Game Review: Unknown Worlds Entertainment's Subnautica – Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTitles: Subnautica [Wikipedia] [IGDb], Subnautica: Below Zero [IGDb]
Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publishers: Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Gearbox Publishing
Designer: Adam Loranger
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Oculus VR
Release dates: December 16, 2014 (Subnautica, early access, Windows/macOS), January 23, 2018 (Subnautica, Windows/macOS); January 29, 2018 (Below Zero, early access)
Welcome to another Collateral Gaming Indie Game Review! Nearing the end of Season One, we decided to visit the open-world survival-adventure title Subnautica (along with its standalone expansion Subnautica: Below Zero), from Unknown Worlds Entertainment! The Chancellor Bros. uncover the massive open...2019-07-2239 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 06: Naughty Dog's The Last of Us – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: The Last of Us Remastered [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Designers: Jacob Minkoff, Bruce Straley (director), Neil Druckmann (director)
Platforms: PlayStation 3 (original); PlayStation 4 (Remastered)
Release date: June 14, 2013 (original); July 29, 2014 (Remastered, NA)
PODCAST SHOUTOUT: Echo On: A True Crime Podcast (@EchoOnPod)
SHOWNOTES: In this episode, Ash and Dakota delve into one of the most celebrated and influential games in recent history: Naughty Dog's 2013 survival horror PlayStation 3 exclusive, The Last of Us... or, well, more technically, we played its enhanced port, the 2014 PlayStation 4 e...2019-06-111h 30
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 05: Traveller's Tales' LEGO Harry Potter: Collection – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)*Correction: The title of the second game is LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, not Years 5-8, as we erroneously refer to it on numerous occasions during this episode.*
Title: LEGO Harry Potter: Collection [IGDb] [Wikipedia] (remastered collection of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7)
Developer: Traveller's Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Arthur Parsons (Years 1-4; director (Years 5-7)), Jon Burton (Years 1-4, Years 5-7; director (Years 1-4))
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release date: October 21, 2016 (PS4)
PODCAST SHOUTOUT...2019-05-131h 24Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastCollateral Gaming Extras: No MAGAts AllowedCollateral Gaming is taking a breather this cycle as we ease into our new monthly format. But fear not, gaming fans, because we still plan on releasing some kind of content biweekly, between indie game reviews, Let's Play! game commentaries, and the occasional solo extras segment. If you listen to our show regularly, you may be familiar with the audio-exclusive Collateral Gaming Extras segment post-outdo every episode. We skipped it on our previous Zelda CD-i episode, but come back to you with a solo half-hour extra this week! Ash, Dakota, Beau, and Robert bullshit for 30 minutes about Collateral Gaming...2019-05-0333 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 04: Collateral Gaming vs. Animation Magic's Link: The Faces of Evil & Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon – 4/20 Special (SPOILERS)Titles: Link: The Faces of Evil [IDGb], Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon [IDGb] [Wikipedia]
Developer: Animation Magic
Publisher: Philips Interactive Media
Designers: Dale DeSharone, Rob Dunlavey, Jonathan Merritt, Vasiliev A., Smirnov V.
Platform: Philips CD-i
Release date: October 10, 1993 (NA)
PODCAST SHOUTOUT: The Cuntry Club
SHOWNOTES: It's that time of year again, folks! Yep, Stoner Christmas is here, and Collateral Gaming is pumped to bring you hilarious content this 4/20! In our very first #420day special, Ash and Dakota suffer atrocities to bring you feedback on the infamous Zeld...2019-04-201h 01
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 03: Hello Games' No Man's Sky – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: No Man's Sky [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Hello Games
Publisher: Hello Games
Designers: 2019-04-021h 13
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastIndie Game Review: Dynamic Pixels' Hello Neighbor – Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastTitle: Hello Neighbor
Developer: Dynamic Pixels
Publisher: tinyBuild
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android
Release date: December 8, 2017 (Microsoft Windows, Xbox One)
Welcome back, gaming nerds! We're stoked to bring you the first of many mini-episodes focusing on independent game-making. Our featured video game this week is called Hello Neighbor: a stealth survival horror game courtesy of developer Dynamic Pixels and publisher tinyBuild using the Unreal Engine. Our spoiler-free review covers the juxtaposed cartoonish graphics and unsettling fear-ish tones, learning AI beha...2019-03-1829 min
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 02: Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Developer: Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Hidemaro Fujibayashi (director), Eiji Aonuma (producer)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii U
Release date: 03/03/2017
Collateral Gaming is more excited than ever before to share our thoughts with you on the latest title of one of the most revolutionary franchises in the world of gaming! 2017 Game of the Year The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deserves a place among the most ambitious video games in recent—or total—history. Is it truly as revo...2019-02-211h 27
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 01: Sucker Punch's inFAMOUS Second Son – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Titles: Infamous Second Son and Infamous First Light
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Designer: Jaime Griesemer
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: March 21, 2014
On the inaugural episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, the Chancellor Bros. invite you into the world of inFAMOUS Second Son, the third and most recent game of the inFAMOUS franchise, a series of action-adventure platformer games revolving around elemental-powered superhumans known as Conduits. Taking the series onto the latest generation of consoles, this 2014 title stars Delsin Rowe (voiced by Troy Baker) a...2019-02-101h 18
Collateral Gaming Video Game PodcastEp 00: Lionhead Studios' Fable III – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)Title: Fable III [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Designers: Peter Molyneux, Josh Atkins
Platforms: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
Release date: October 25, 2010 (Xbox 360)
It's finally here! On the pilot episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, hosts Ashley and Dakota Chancellor delve into Fable III, developed by Lionhead Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios. We explore the world of industrializing Albion, discuss the progressing gameplay of the series, review aspects such as the morality system and playable character, and predict the potential future of t...2018-12-081h 22