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Gamer FriendsAlmost A Triple Spoilercast: How Y'all Doing?Your Gamer Friends Return! Finally! After an unexpected and unplanned hiatus, Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd64 explain what they've been up to before diving in to spoilery reviews of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, Across the Spider-Verse, and John Wick 4. We're recording again the weekend this episode releases and will have some more gamer content for you soon! Thanks for your patience and all the love.
Spoiler Timestamps:
Guardians of the Galaxy Part 3 (9:22)
Across the Spider-Verse (18:53)
John Wick 4 (39:32)
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2023-06-1751 minGamer Friends102: Committed To The OccultIt's that time again! Your friends in gaming Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd64 are joined by Enya (Edna) to discuss the payment for goods and services that led Big Nkrumah, notorious for being against all dark-sided games, to screaming his way through Phasmophobia and Dead by Daylight. If you're a Patron, you already have access to a video of Professor Dumptruck, Enya (Edna), and Big Nkrumah playing through the first two Phasmophobia levels.
If you're getting ready for Spooky Season, this is the episode for you! As requested, please do let us know if you'd like to join...
2022-10-0148 min
Player 2 Has Entered the PodcastBonuscast: Year 2 Outtakes ft. WYSP, Daniee, Vault 74 Overseer Alex, RetroSega81, and Audionerd64In honor of our second year of podcasting and hitting 100 main episodes we put together a group of outtakes we collected while recording over the last 50 episodes or so. This is going to be a lot of singing, Mike getting words wrong, bug killing, random tangents, and out-of-context randomness. We hope you enjoy and please check out our guests who appear in some of the clips. They are all awesome people and could use your support!
Josh: https://www.tiktok.com/@whyyoushouldplayagain
Daniee: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellesgamess
2022-06-011h 10Gamer Friends097: Yes Yes Y'allGamer Friends is back with a new episode! We're "Logging On" with the releases of Trek to Yomi, Evil Dead: The Game, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, Square Enix's massive selloff, Bethesda's major delays for Starfield and Redfall, FIFA and EA beef, some absolute devilry via Dead Space and Silent Hill, and the new gameplay trailer for Gotham Knights.
"These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom," there's a lot of new Marvel television news, including trailers for Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk as well as Echo and Secret Invasion info. We also honor the big homie George Perez...
2022-05-221h 09Gamer Friends091: The Cigarette AfterWelcome to Gamer Friends, fourth anniversary edition! After some celebratory housekeeping, we’re “Logging On” with releases for Dying Light 2, OlliOlli World, Sifu, and Pokémon Legends Arceus, Bungie’s acquisition by Sony, GTA VI’s bland announcement, Watch Dogs Legion, Respawn’s triple Star Wars gambit, Stadia’s demise, and Suicide Squad’s updated release date.
“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we watched Peacemaker, have some totally ignorant thoughts about Boba Fett, and stop short of really discussing the Moon Knight trailer because of AudioNerd64’s filthy mind.
Finally, on “The Homescreen,” Big Nkrumah has been playing Ci...
2022-02-1059 min
Player 2 Has Entered the PodcastA Jackbox Wedding Reception! ft. AudioNerd64 (Gamer Friends)Another special guest host joins us this week while Fullmetal Murk is out! AudioNerd64 joins MC Paperstacks to discuss the latest Game Pass games we are getting into, the Pokémon Legends Arceus leak, Nintendo Direct Rumors, Microsoft's massive acquisition deal with ActivisionBlizzard and more! Great energy on this one! We hope you enjoy, be sure to share with your gamer friends!
Games Discussed: Saint's Row 2, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, The Anacrusis, Pupperazzi, Death's Door, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
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2022-01-231h 09Gamer FriendsShang-Chi SpoilerCast: The Legend of the Top 10 MCU FilmsHello Gamer Friends!We are hard at work on our next full episode but we’ve got a spoilercast to hold you over until then! We’re getting into Shang-Chi so PLEASE don’t listen if you haven’t seen it yet!Support Gamer Friends
2021-09-2035 minGamer Friends084: Pathfinder Is BlackOn this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Second Star, Tribes of Midgard, The Ascent, The Sims 4: Cottage Living, Pokémon: Unite, Activision Blizzard, the console wars, EA Play 2021, and XDefiant, lol.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we caught up on Harley Quinn, are acutely aware of Suicide Squad and Idris Elba, are hearing interesting things about Tim Drake and Funimation/Crunchyroll, and continue to be disappointed in Disney.Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we played the Back4Blood Beta, Apex Legends Season 10, Mini Motorways, and share our adventures using xCloud.Thank you so...
2021-08-161h 07Gamer Friends083: He Platted ItOn this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Palestine, post-E3 news, Switch OLED, Valve’s Steam Deck, Scott Cawthon, Xbox Streaming, Apex Legends, Sony’s State of Play, Assassin’s Creed Infinite, Robocop: Rogue City, Player One, Blue Box, and Anthony Bourdain and The Witcher 3. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we get caught up on E3 announcements, talk about finally watching Mythic Quest, Space Jam, and Invincible. Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we’ve secured a PS5! Hear our first impressions of the DualSense controller, Astro’s Playroom, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Miles Morales, and...
2021-08-011h 23Gamer Friends082: E3 Summer Max Plus Extravaganza Fest Part 2We’re back with Part II of our E3 Extravaganza and with our gamer friends at Player 2 Has Entered The Podcast, MCPaperstacks and Full Metal Murk.For Part II we’re getting into Microsoft/Bethesda and Nintendo’s presentation. Check out the links to the full presentations below:Links:Check out the show link for P2HETP above and you can check out Full Metal Murk’s shop here!Follow, MC Paperstacks on Twitter, and Gamer Goodies & More on InstagramMicrosoft/BethesdaNintendoSupport Gamer Fr...
2021-07-081h 09Gamer Friends081: E3 Summer Max Plus Extravaganza Fest Part 1For our 4th year talking all things E3, we’ve invited some guests! From our gamer friends at Player 2 Has Entered The Podcast, MCPaperstacks and Full Metal Murk are joining us for a full two-part recap on E3 and the Summer Games Fest.For Part I we’re getting into Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Devolver Digital, the PC Game Show and the Guerilla Collective Showcase. Check out the links to the full presentations below. Look out for Part II where we get into Xbox/Bethesda and Nintendo’s presentations.Links:...
2021-06-291h 28Gamer Friends080: Happy Pride!We’re back! This episode we’re “Logging On” with Skate City, Knockout City, Hood: Outlaws and Legends, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Resident Evil Village, Biomutant, Horizon Forbidden West, Far Cry and the Division, Ubisoft’s new free-to-play strategy and upcoming games, Bethesda & Microsoft, Sony, Sonic, Super Mario Party, and more corporate greed!With so much in the news, we don’t have any escape to Nerdom for you this episode, but we do get into the weeds on Knockout City, Planet Zoo, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Software, Inc., and Destiny 2 in “The Homescreen.” Also, spoilers for our E3 and Summe...
2021-06-051h 14Gamer Friends079: Noir!On this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Super Meat Boy, Neir Replicant, MLB The Show ‘21, Returnal, New Pokémon Snap, Sony’s State of Play, Apple vs. Epic, Discord, Outriders, and corporate greed.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we saw Godzilla vs. Kong and Mortal Kombat, but have yet to see Bat Batch, Yasuke, Invincible, and a million other things. Most importantly, we got a Phase 4 trailer from Marvel Studios!Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we reached the endgame on Outriders, had some fun on the new Among Us map, were blown away by the s...
2021-05-1259 minGamer FriendsTFATWS SpoilerCast: (Black) Captain AmericaTFATWS SpoilerCast: (Black) Captain AmericaGamer Friends PodcastHello Gamer Friends! We’re coming at you this week with a full-length spoiler cast for Falcon and The Winter Solider and we’re bringing a guest along with us for the ride? Who is that guest? You’ll have to hit play to find out!We’ll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes early next week!Support Gamer Friends
2021-04-3059 minGamer Friends078: The Arrival Of Video GamesThis episode we’re “Logging On” with It Takes Two, Monster Hunter: Rise, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, Outriders, Oddworld: Soulstorm, Narita Boy, Genesis Noir, Xbox Network, Sony and Evo, E3 2021, and CD Projekt Red.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” drama at Wookiepedia, Space Jam’s new trailer, Godzilla vs. Kong, the Loki trailer, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier.Finally, we have a very special guest this week! Leslie is the Marketing Specialist at Dyscordion Entertainment and is here to talk all things Second Star. After a discussion about the ga...
2021-04-101h 09Gamer Friends077: Restorative Justice (League)Your Gamer Friends are back! This episode we’re “Logging On” with Pokémon’s 25th Anniversary, Sony’s State of Play, Square Enix Presents, E3 2021, Bethesda, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles revival.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Big Nkrumah eats major crow on The Snyder Cut (fine -- it was good), Sony announces a Ghost of Tsushima film, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier premieres on Disney+.Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we’ve played the Outriders Demo! And it’s pretty good! Also, Destiny 2 is the gift that keeps on giving (unless you’re AudioNerd, in wh...
2021-03-2852 minGamer FriendsWandavision SpoilerCast: I'll Save Kathryn HahnHello Gamer Friends! We’re back with a SpoilerCast for Wandavision before our next regular episode.Before diving into this one, we recorded this before the violent attack that took place in Atlanta, Georgia. We decided to leave this episode as-is so we can spend the time to listen to our AAPI peers and give the topic the space it deserves to talk about it in our next full episode. Support Gamer Friends
2021-03-2158 minGamer Friends076: Give You This Fire FlowerYour Gamer Friends are back, “Logging On” with Persona 5: Strikers, Brethedge, and the Outriders Demo. Also on the agenda is Blizzconline (yes, we make fun of the name), the long-awaited Nintendo Direct, Microsoft’s FPS Boost, Destiny Universe, Hogwarts Legacy, Saudi Arabia (!?!?), and finally, Anthem.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we discuss the Mortal Kombat trailer, DC’s Blue Beetle movie, Avatar Studios, Spider-Man: No Way Home (!!!), and WandaVision.Finally, in “Party Chat,” we chatting with famous-enough-to-be-in-Times-Square streamer, voice actor, and professor Data Dave! We deep dive into the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo generally, and what’s going on...
2021-03-021h 11Gamer Friends075: To The MoonWelcome back to Gamer Friends, where we’re celebrating our second anniversary! Thank you for two incredible years. Here’s to many more!“Logging On,” lots of spooky stuff has been released! The Medium, The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff, and Little Nightmares II are all games Big Nkrumah will be avoiding, but there’s always Bowser’s Fury. We also discuss the GameStop stock drama, CD Projekt Red’s hack, Six Days in Fallujah’s imperialism, and Epic’s MetaHuman creator. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” the Borderlands movie makes some questionable casting choices, the Snyder Cut of Justice L...
2021-02-2257 minGamer Friends074: Sounds Like Democracy To MeYour Gamer Friends have returned with a new episode! “Logging On,” we explain PogChamp, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - Complete Edition, Hitman 3, and Cyber Shadow all release, Lucasfilm Games is born, CD Projekt Red is still under the microscope, Microsoft blunders Xbox Live Gold, and Vicarious Visions moves to Blizzard.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we finally watch the Wonder Woman movies, we stand with Ray Fisher, and we discuss Batman and Batman Beyond. Also on the menu, She-Hulk rumors and the first MCU content in over a year, WandaVision, has finally released...
2021-01-291h 08Gamer Friends073: Our 2020 Games Of The YearIt’s our 2020 Games of the Year special! What a horrible fucking year, with some truly incredible games. Sit back, relax, and let us ramble on about our favorite ones.Thank you so much for listening! As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to give us a rating and review, follow us on Twitter, Discord, or Instagram, support us on Patreon, and tell your gamer friends about the show! We’ll catch you back here in two weeks.Support Gamer Friends
2021-01-151h 00Gamer Friends072: Things Patches Can't FixWe’re back for the last episode of the worst year of all of our lives. Coincidentally, our incredible conversation with the illustrious Carolyn Petit may just be the best thing about this trash heap of a year!But first, we’re “Logging On” with Super Meat Boy Forever, Cyberpunk 2077’s endless drama, and The Game Awards. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerddom,” we finally discuss our overlord Disney’s Investor Day announcements, the release of Wonder Woman 1984, and related DC Films fallout.Finally, on an extended “Party Chat,” we continue our conversation with Carolyn from last year about...
2020-12-301h 49Gamer Friends071: It's Spider-Man!Greetings from Rhode Island! Your Gamer Friends have moved and are getting back into the swing of things. “Logging On,” we talk about World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Empire of Sin, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 as well as departures from Bioware, Halo: Infinite’s delay, #FreeMelee, Fortnite, and Planet Coaster.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re celebrating Elliot Page and the confirmation of the MCU Spiderverse and discussing WB’s big announcement about 2021 content and HBO Max, including The Snyder Cut. We also touch on the CW’s Naomi and Black Lightning, Monst...
2020-12-141h 39Gamer Friends070: Just A Bunch of GamesWe’re talking PS5 and Xbox Series X/S for the entire show! Beyond the console launches themselves, your Gamer Friends will discuss Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Gears Tactics, The Falconeer, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Just Dance 2021, Demon’s Souls, Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, Godfall, Sims 4: Snowy Escape, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Astro’s Playground, Filmmaker Tycoon, CyberRunner, Watch Dogs Legion, and Swimsanity.So. Many. Games.Thank you so much for listening! As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to give...
2020-11-251h 05Gamer Friends069: Plan The Revolution (at Brunch)We’ve recovered from the election, Gamer Friends! “Logging On,” we’re discussing the releases for Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra, Watch Dogs Legion, Ghostrunner, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and Dirt 5, along with big Mass Effect news, Ubisoft Connect, and next-gen mania.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Disney+ has begun airing The Mandalorian Season 2, DC Comics, Ubisoft, and Crunchyroll. In a special edition of “Party Chat,” friend of the show Stephanie joins us to go in-depth on Spiritfarer and her thoughts on The United State’s most rece...
2020-11-1059 minGamer Friends068: Optional CrunchWelcome to Depression Friends! “Logging On,” we’re talking about FIFA 21, NHL 21, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Cyberpunk 2077, Dreamhaven (definitely not Blizzard), Ghost of Tsushima Legends, and The Sims 4.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we continue last episode’s MCU multiverse discussion with all of the latest rumors, Helstrom’s release on Hulu, the Monster Hunter trailer, and a commitment to finally watch The Boys.This time on “The Homescreen,” we’ve been playing Watch Dogs and Watch Dogs 2, Night Call, Star Wars: Squadrons, and Horizon Zero Dawn.Thank you so m...
2020-10-2551 minGamer Friends067: All Of The HomophobiaWe’re back, Gamer Friends! This time we’re “Logging On” with Mafia: Definitive Edition, Baldur’s Gate III, Star Wars: Squadrons, Super Mario Bros. 35, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Democracy 4, next gen console preorder mania, Oculus, Amazon Luna, No Man’s Sky, Among Us, Nintendo news, Apex Legends, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Ghost of Tsushima, and Cyberpunk 2077.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re talking Peacemaker, Project Power, Nick Fury, Ms. Marvel, and the MCU Multiverse! Please note that this was recorded the day before the Dr. Strange news dropped, lol.And on “The Homescreen,” w...
2020-10-101h 10Gamer Friends066: True ChaosAnother day, another miscarriage of justice. Rest in power, Breonna.On this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Bullets Per Minute (BPM), Super Mario 3D All-Stars, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, the PlayStation 5 Showcase (including Spider-Man Miles Morales, Hogwarts Legacy, Deathloop, and God of War: Ragnarok), Microsoft’s acquisition of Zenimax, the ongoing battle between Epic and Apple, an xCloud update, Control, and the Game Developers of Color Expo.“These Past Weeks in Nerdom,” we recap the weaksauce DC Fandome Part 2, the Emmys, new trailers for Wandavision and the Mandalorian, She-Hulk news, Jurassic Park: Camp Cretace...
2020-09-251h 37Gamer Friends065: Gaslighting SimulatorHappy Labor Day, Gamer Friends! This episode, we’re “Logging On” with Marvel’s Avengers, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2, NBA 2K21, Spellbreak, and The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu, a recap of Gamescom highlights, the most recent Ubisoft Forward, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and Nvidia.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” a legend has departed this world. RIP to Chadwick Boseman, our very own King T’Challa. After pouring one out, we discuss Disney’s release of Mulan and New Mutants, and Star Trek: Discovery’s challenge of gender norms.Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we’re discussing AudioNerd’s continued ad...
2020-09-131h 28Gamer Friends064: HallelujahYour Gamer Friends are here with another respite from your quarantine blues. “Logging On,” Microsoft Flight Simulator, Battletoads, and Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time Have released, Epic Games vs. Apple and Google, Ghost of Tsushima, Untitled Goose Game, Control, Summer Games Done Quick, Oculus, Deathloop, WB Montreal and Rocksteady.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re diving into DC’s Fandome (a truly dumb name for what was otherwise excellent content), including Robert Pattinson’s Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, Black Adam, Flashpoint, and The Snyder Cut. Also in the news is Olivia Wilde’s Spider-Woman project at Sony, a live act...
2020-08-281h 23Gamer Friends063: X Is For ExistentialBlame capitalism for keeping this episode from you for almost a full week! Our sincere apologies. We’re “Logging On” after some Alias-inspired beats with Destroy All Humans, Cuphead, Fall Guys, Skater XL, Fast & Furious Crossroads, and Hyper Scape. We also discuss Nintendo’s “gigaleak,” Animal Crossing, Marvel’s Avengers, Analogue Pocket, Apple and Game Pass, Halo Infinite, Suicide Squad, and general Playstation news.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re talking George R.R. Martin and Game of Thrones, The Witcher, Sonic 2, Mulan, Agents of Shield, Beyond Good and Evil, Captain Marvel 2, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Trek...
2020-08-191h 37Gamer Friends062: Critically AcclaimedYour Gamer Friends are coming at you hot, because we are literally melting in New York right now. “Logging On,” we’re breaking down the Xbox Summer Games Event, including Halo: Infinite, Everwild, Tell Me Why, Grounded, The Outer Worlds, and Fable. We’re also talking about the releases of Ghost of Tsushima, Paper Mario: The Origami King, The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting, and Ooblets. Also on the docket is G4’s return, Madden 21, Rocket League, Metacritic changes, and Ubisoft’s binders full of women.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re pouring one out for Grant Imahara and chatti...
2020-07-311h 42Gamer Friends061: Chub PikachuThis week, we’re “Logging On” with Maneater, Disintegration, and Iron Man VR’s respective releases, NBA 2K21’s price hike, directs from Bungie, Ubisoft, and Devolver Digital (including our reactions to Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and Far Cry 6), military e-sports, Superhot’s sequel, and some big Sony news.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Spongebob is gay, Fallout, Borderlands, and The Sims are getting television shows, Batwoman replaces Ruby Rose, Ready Player Two is hitting shelves soon, and Disney is participating in mass murder via COVID-19.Thank you so much for listening! As alwa...
2020-07-161h 40Gamer Friends060: They Didn't Do The ReadingYour Gamer Friends return with (most but not all) of the news we’ve missed while taking some time to decompress. “Logging On,” The Last of Us II has been released, Sony revealed the PS5, Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel’s Avengers, Nintendo, and EA all held updates/press conferences in lieu of #E32020, Cards Against Humanity, streaming platform Mixer, and Amazon’s Crucible implode, and Big Nkrumah risks cancelation to discuss the long-rumored Harry Potter RPG.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” COVID continues to thwart the best (and worst) laid plans of Hollywood, Joss Whedon is probably what many of us ass...
2020-07-071h 11Gamer Friends059: Black And HopefulHello Gamer Friends! We’re taking it easy this week and bringing you some small updates and a rerun of a very special episode of the show. We hope you are all taking care of yourselves, each other and are doing your best to navigate what’s going on in the world right now. To help you through that, we’ll be linking to some of our recommended readings and resources. But first, we’re taking you all back to our episode on the GDoC Expo, here are the links to the games we covered:Skate & DateTh...
2020-06-171h 06Gamer Friends058: At Least One Extravaganza Per YearWe took a break, but now we’re back! We promise we’ll tell you about it next time. “Logging On,” we’re discussing Gears Tactics, Streets of Rage 4, Wasteland 3, Unreal Engine 5, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Last of Us II, Ghost of Tsushima, Jedi: Fallen Order, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, the 2020 Toyko Game Show, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Twitch’s “Safety Advisory Council,” Valorant, Disco Elysium, Fortnite, and the dozens of replacement events in lieu of E3 2020.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” everything is still delayed, but we’ve been watching a lot of Dan Harmon stuff...
2020-05-211h 27Gamer Friends057: Is A BellYour COVID-19 comrades are back! This go around we’re “Logging On” with Final Fantasy VII Remake, Resident Evil 3 Remake, Sony’s DualSense controller, Stadia’s desperation, the Last of Us II, Gearbox, and HQ Trivia.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Marvel is giving away free comics because of the pandemic, but San Diego Comic-Con refuses to cancel.Finally, after much fanfare, friend of the show and Bones of Feet member Edna (Enya [Edna]) joins us to talk smack about Big Nick’s favorite outbreak simulator and deep dive with AudioNerd on Nintendo’s Animal Crossing.
2020-04-1559 minGamer Friends056: Based on TeraflopsHappy quarantine! Please keep yourself, your loved ones, and random strangers safe by staying inside and listening to your Gamer Friends. “Logging On,” DOOM Eternal, Animal Crossing, Call of Duty: Warzone, Half-Life: Alyx, and Bleeding Edge have all launched, the console wars are brewing again, all sports have become e-sports, and you should probably stop shopping at Gamestop.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” everything has been delayed because of the pandemic (literally everything), but there’s plenty of Star Wars: The Clone Wars to catch up on in the meantime. There’s also some talk of Lego Mario...
2020-03-2747 minGamer Friends055: My Hottest TakeYour Gamer Friends are back with a brand new episode! “Logging On,” we’re talking the FFVII Remake Demo, Samurai Jack’s new game, GDC’s postponment, Destiny 2’s new season, Ghost of Tsushima, NFL 2K’s comeback (ish), Mortal Kombat 11 and we pour one out for a legend.In These Past Two Weeks In Nerdom, we’re getting into Black Widow Trailer, The Last Of Us, Black Panther’s comic run, the Artemis Fowl trailer, and we forget things about Thor: Love and Thunder.In The Homescreen we’ve got friend of the show, lilpoolish in to tel...
2020-03-141h 15Gamer Friends054: Animal Crossing: New CapitalismYour Gamer Friends are back with a brand new episode! “Logging On,” we’re getting into the DICE Awards, Half-Life Alyx, Stadia’s undoing, updates on E3, HQ Trivia’s shut-down and a whole bunch of updates on games including, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Darksiders Genesis and AudioNerd’s impassioned thoughts from the Animal Crossings Direct.In These Past Two Weeks In Nerdom, we’re talking Birds of Prey (and their themed cocktails), Sonic the Hedgehog, and the Borderlands movie.In The Homescreen we’re keeping it short and simple! We’ve got updates on The...
2020-03-0153 minGamer Friends053: Blame Hideo KojimaYour Gamer Friends are here with part one of our two-year anniversary celebration! It’s not much of a celebration yet, so don’t get too excited. “Logging On,” we’re chatting about CDProjektRed, Pokémon Home, The Sims, the recent studio shakeups at Rockstar and The Coalition, The Division 2: Warlords of New York, Warcraft 3: Reforged, House House’s pro-Indigenous activism, and the Flashpoint project.“These Past Two Weeks In Nerdom,” Big Nick has finished The Witcher, AudioNerd has thoughts on the finale of Crisis on Infinite Earths, Birds of Prey and Sonic the Hedgehog have been released, Doctor...
2020-02-231h 28Gamer Friends052: Let's TalkIt’s delay season for real! Your tardy Gamer Friends have finally gotten caught up on January’s news and we’re happy to report that everyone else is running late, too.“Logging On,” major delays for several AAA titles have been recently announced, including Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, Marvel’s Avengers, Iron Man VR, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. However, Journey to the Savage Planet and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot were on schedule and have been released! Meanwhile, Sony is making moves with PlayStation Vue and #E32020, while Stadia is clinging to relevance with some upcoming game announcement...
2020-02-131h 09Gamer Friends051: Space Gays!!!It’s been a while, Gamer Friends! Your fashionably late hosts have battled illness and capitalism to bring you a brand new episode a mere three weeks late. We’re kicking things off by “Logging On” with the “new” PS5 logo and spec leaks for next gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Sims 4: Tiny Living, Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC (and Dexit), Escape From Tarkov’s lack of playable women, and Games Done Quick.In “These Past Two Weeks In Nerdom,” we deep-dive into Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, more updates on the...
2020-02-081h 05Gamer Friends050: Our 2019 Games Of The YearIt’s a new year and we’re back with our Games Of The Year roundup! We’re changing things up with NEW AWARDS so we can dive even deeper to the games we loved playing this past year.Thank you so much for listening (and for your patience!) As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, give us a rating or review, and tell your gamer friends about the show! Support Gamer Friends
2020-01-261h 21Gamer Friends049: Put Alicia Keys On The StageYour Gamer Friends are back with our last episode of 2019! “Logging On,” we’re going in-depth on the 2019 Game Awards and talking the return of MLB’s The Show franchise, updates to the DualShock 4, Rocket League’s microtransaction woes, the ongoing streaming wars between Twitch and everyone else, BioShock 4, and Fortnite’s continued foray into in-game events.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we got caught up on Rick and Morty, The Mandalorian, and Crisis on Infinite Earths. We’re also asking questions about Orlando Jones getting fired from American Gods, the closing of Disney-affiliated VFX studio, and th...
2019-12-201h 10Gamer Friends048: Where The Sauce IsYour Gamer Friends are back with a brand new episode! “Logging On,” we’re talking Halo: Reach’s new home, Apex Legend’s new game-changing updates, Destiny 2’s new Season of Dawn, Microsoft’s views on VR, Twitch losing even more of its content creators and the 2019 Game Awards (and the associated drama!)In These Past Two Weeks In Nerdom, we’re getting into the new Black Widow Trailer, Jedi Fallen Temple and spend an uncharacteristically long time talking about DC with Titans season 2 finale and The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event!In The Homescreen...
2019-12-071h 00Gamer Friends047: I Doubt It's CommentaryIn this latest episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Stadia news (???), a whole bunch of releases (!!!), updates from XO 19, Half-Life’s announcement, Ubisoft getting into the podcast game, and Tell Me Why.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’ve got plenty of updates from DC, some thoughts on Disney+ and The Mandolarian, Charlie’s Angels reboot, Alan Moore dragging all of nerdom to filth and the future of Runaways and Steven Universe.Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we are playing ALL NEW GAMES! They include Need for Speed: Heat, The Sims 4 latest ex...
2019-11-221h 33Gamer Friends046: It's Definitely DemonicYour Gamer Friends are back with a brand new episode! “Logging On,” we deep dive into #BlizzCon2019 and the lingering Hong Kong controversy (including Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, and World of Warcraft), and then chat about Luigi’s Mansion 3, Planet Zoo, Microsoft’s Xbox All Access plan, EA’s NBA Live cancelation and their games returning to Steam, and the lifting of the Death Stranding embargo.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Into the Spiderverse 2 is confirmed along with Ant-Man 3, trailers dropped for The Witcher on Netflix and The Mandalorian on Disney+, She-Ra 4’s impending Season Four, the illustrious Davi...
2019-11-091h 15Gamer Friends045: Violent SpaghettiWell, we were on time for the last episode! In a post-illness edition of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Stadia news, several game delays, the Mixer takeover, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, WWE 2K20, Fortnite 2.0, the Sims 4, and Fallout 76.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’ve got casting news for the new Batman, Raising Dion and Watchmen’s respective premieres, MCU news (of course), Marvel’s legal dispute over X-Men music, the final trailer for Rise of Skywalker, and the Joker.Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we are playing The Outer Worlds, Secret Neighbor, Destiny 2...
2019-10-301h 46Gamer Friends044: Even More HumanIt’s time again! Gamer Friends is back with a brand new episode. This time, we’re “Logging On” with the launch of our very own Discord server, big PlayStation 5 news, Sony’s cross-play announcement, Blizzard’s growing involvement in the Hong Kong protests, launches for Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Apex Legends Season 3, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and FIFA20, Rocket League’s new loot boxes, and Avengers game news.In another packed edition of “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” the boy is back!! Tom Holland saves Spider-Man, reportedly, which comes with plenty of other Spider-Man and Marvel news to accompany the surp...
2019-10-111h 29Gamer Friends043: Add That To The Bleep ListIt’s a new episode of Gamer Friends! This time we’re “Logging On” with huge news about the future of E3, the recent Apple Arcade announcement, updates for EA’s Project Atlas, Apex Legends Season 3, the new Avengers AR gam, and the launches of Link’s Awakening and Untitled Goose Game.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re (finally) celebrating Ash’s victory at the Pokemon League, and discussing rumors about an Iron Man appearance in the Black Widow prequel, another Battlestar Galactica reboot, DC’s Titans, and the Suicide Squad sequel’s casting announcement.Links:Than...
2019-09-301h 06Gamer Friends042: Poor CarmineGamer Friends is back again, just a little late, but we’ve been very busy being exploited by capitalism! We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week.“Logging On,” AudioNerd has a note on the gaming industry’s ongoing #MeToo moment, we discuss the launches for Gears 5, Greedfall, Borderlands 3, NBA 2K20, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and the Sims 4: Realm of Magic, there’s talk of Disney remastering some classic SNES games, Yakuza 7 is formally announced, Ubisoft releases Odyssey’s version of the Discovery Tour, Ms. Monopoly makes a splash, and last but not least, a recap of the...
2019-09-181h 26Gamer Friends041: Don't Let Nobody Tell You OtherwiseWe’re back with a packed episode of Gamer Friends this week! “Logging On,” the boys are talking about all of the major Gamescom news, including Cyberpunk 2077, The Avengers, and Death Stranding, The Sims 4, launches for No Man’s Sky Beyond, Control, World of Warcraft Classic, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, and Astral Chain, Sony’s purchase of Insomniac, Halo: Infinite news, Fortnite, and Ion Fury.Next up, we address the mouse in the room during “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” including the departure of Spider-Man from the MCU as well as all of the nerdy D23 news and annou...
2019-09-041h 33Gamer Friends040: Nuanced [Bleep]It’s a tardy for the party episode of Gamer Friends! This go around we’re “Logging On” with a note on the recent mass shootings in the United States and the implications of blaming violent video games, related and unrelated Call of Duty news, the joint Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony loot box announcement, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep’s delay, Apex Legends Solo Mode, Mortal Kombat news that doesn’t involve racism, and EA’s Need for Speed: Heat announcement.Moving on to “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we are explicitly not discussing the Sony/Marvel nonsense un...
2019-08-2259 minGamer Friends039: You Need To Get A Floating HoverbikeHello Gamer Friends! This week we are Logging On with the Fortnite World Cup, The Outer Worlds, Gears 5 drama about no in-game smoking, Google Stadia, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Wolfenstein Young Blood and Cyberpunk’s good deeds.In These Past Week In Nerdom we’re tying up our loose ends from SDCC, talking about Young Justice: Outsiders (mainly that we need to watch it) and all the nerdiness happening over at Amazon.In The Homescreen we’re hearing all about Nick’s adventures in GTA Online and their new Casino DLC and the latest from The Division...
2019-08-0550 minGamer FriendsFar From Home SpoilerCast: [REDACTED] Gave Us So MuchWe’re coming at you with a bonus “These Past Two Weeks In Nerdom” with a spoilercast of Spider-Man: Far From Home and a recap of Marvel’s SDCC presentation.Support Gamer Friends
2019-07-3137 minGamer Friends038: Respect The HustleIt’s a fairly light episode of Gamer Friends this go around! Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd are “Logging On” with the Nintendo Switch Lite announcement, Sea of Solitude’s release, Watch Dogs: Legion’s call for fan-made music, upcoming Division 2 DLC content, and finally, perhaps most importantly, Gamer Girl Bath Water.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Big Nkrumah makes a pitch for an SDCC/Spider-Man spoilercast, with bonus talk about Netflix’s newest gaming-inspired original show based on Cuphead, and some new info on the upcoming Steven Universe movie.Finally, “The Homescreen” return...
2019-07-1849 minGamer Friends037: Recap of the ShenanigansWe’re living in a post-E3 world, Gamer Friends! We have a jam-packed episode for you covering all of the latest and greatest since our E3 recap episodes.“Logging On,” Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd64 are getting into all of the juicy news that didn’t make the main stage at E3, such as Stadia’s pricing, no National Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s realism issues, and some initial gameplay reactions from Marvel’s Avengers, Outer Worlds, and Gears 5.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we are basically the worst...
2019-07-041h 30Gamer Friends036: Mostly Cinematic E3 Extravaganza Part 2We are back for Part 2 of the E3 Extravaganza! We continue the conversation with Bethesda, Devolver Digital, the VR Showcase, The PC Gaming Show, Ubisoft and Nintendo!Links:Bethesda Recap from KotakuDevolver Digital Recap from TechRaptorVR Showcase Recap from TechRaptorThe PC Gaming Show Recap from TechRaptorUbisoft Recap from KotakuNintendo Recap from KotakuCheck this space tomorrow for Part 2! Thank you so much for listening! As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to follow us on Instagram...
2019-06-1547 minGamer Friends035: Mostly Cinematic E3 Extravaganza Part 1For the second year, your intrepid Gamer Friends take you on a journey through E3 and cover all of the biggest news coming from the event! Instead of making y’all listen to us for hours on end, we’re splitting our spicy takes between two episodes. First up: Stadia, EA Play and Microsoft.Links:Stadia Recap from KotakuEA Play Recap from PolygonMicrosoft Recap from KotakuCheck this space tomorrow for Part 2! Thank you so much for listening! As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to f...
2019-06-131h 16Gamer Friends034: Caught Us SlippingIt’s officially E3 season, and the news and leaks are dropping left and right!“Logging On,” we’re chatting about the biggest pre-E3 rumors and teases, including Google Stadia, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Watch Dogs: Legion, Death Stranding, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Spongebob, and Square Enix’s upcoming Avengers co-op game. We also cover the recent Pokémon Direct from Nintendo, Microsoft’s attempts to defunk the gaming community with Axe, a brand new handheld console called the “Playdate” from Panic, and the nail in the coffin for both Anthem and Fallout 76.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” w...
2019-06-081h 02Gamer Friends033: Short and SweetWe’re sliding into your podcast feeds a little late this week (sorry about that!) to log on with news from Minecraft. Rage 2, Sony and Microsoft’s budding friendship, CD Projekt Crunch, Epic Game Store’s messiness and a non-update on Skull and Bones.We get nerdy with no Marvel news this episode (shocking, we know!) and get into the series finale of Game of Thrones and Matthew Reeve’s “The Pattman”.We dive into the homescreen with updates on a few oldies Forza Horizon 4 and Mass Effect along with some goodies, The Division...
2019-05-3152 minGamer Friends032: You Have to Be Naked ThoYour Gamer Friends have returned, and one of us is now a Master. Congratulations to AudioNerd64 for completing grad school this week!While he’s been busy, a backlog of news has piled up that we’re tackling this week in “Logging On,” including Fortnite’s new map, Destiny 2’s new season, an update for Warframe, The Division 2 news, Nintendo Labo VR first impressions, Mortal Kombat 11, Days Gone, Planet Zoo, Cities: Skylines, Predator: Hunting Ground, Ghost Recon: Breaking Point, and the Riot Games walkout.On, “These Past Two Three Weeks in Nerdom,” we...
2019-05-171h 46Gamer FriendsEndgame SpoilerCast: [REDACTED]'s [REDACTED]It’s finally here! Your Gamer Friends are spoiling the entire hell out of Avengers: Endgame. Only hit that play button once you’ve seen the Film of A Generation!Support Gamer Friends
2019-05-021h 21Gamer Friends031: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyWe’re back on track, and just in time for the most intense nerd weekend of 2019: Endgame and the Battle of Winterfell are on the horizon, and your Gamer Friends are on edge. “Logging On,” we’re discussing Respawn’s Jedi: Fallen Order reveal, a new nostalgia box from Capcom, the PlayStation 5, a slew of Xbox-related announcements, and a number of battle royale updates across the genre.Next up, “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom” becomes Star Wars central as Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd recount the numerous announcements from Disney regarding their upcoming streaming platform. The...
2019-04-2558 minGamer Friends030: It's ApoliticalIt’s time for another episode of Gamer Friends! This week, we’re “Logging On” with the announcement of Borderlands 3, more fallout re: the Epic Games Store, an Assassin’s Creed Easter Egg, more info on Nintendo VR’s initial offerings, and the cataclysm that has come to be known as Anthem.In “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Big Nick tries to convince AudioNerd to go and see Shazam, your hosts are asked to check out Netflix’s She-Ra reboot, and the hype continues to build for Avengers: Endgame (don’t worry, we have tickets).Finally, in a firs...
2019-04-131h 29Gamer Friends029: Google Is ShakingWe’re back with another full-length episode of Gamer Friends! This week, Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd64 are “Logging On” with a debate over the future of gaming (namely Google’s Stadia announcement), Apple Arcade, No Man’s Sky and Iron Man coming to VR, Sekiro’s launch, Master Chief Collection’s move to PC, even more EA layoffs, the Game Developers’ Conference Awards, and the Nindies spotlight on Swimsanity. Next up, we recap “These Last Two Weeks in Nerdom” with an update on AudioNerd’s Titans viewing, Shazam early reviews, the new season of Marvel’s Wolverine podcast, and Ja...
2019-04-021h 14Gamer FriendsCaptain Marvel SpoilerCast: A Win For White WomenWe’re coming at you with our promised BONUS episode all about Captain Marvel! Spoilers lie ahead so only listen if you watched the film! Or don’t. We won’t judge.We’re fully aboard the conspiracy train as we get into the ending of Captain Marvel, what it means for Endgame, and yes, we also explore that one Endgame theory that for some reason, y’all can’t stop tweeting about.Support Gamer Friends
2019-03-3038 minGamer Friends028: Flat StanleyYour Gamer Friends are back at it! “Logging On” gets a little derailed by Anthem-induced stress, but we manage to dive into Devil May Cry 5’s launch, Steam’s most recent controversy, EA’s mishandling of their influencer program, an #E32019 update, Nintendo Labo’s newest offering, Fortnite lawsuit news, Swimsanity’s beta, and the AFL-CIO’s open letter to the video game industry.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we officially stan Brie Larson and Captain Marvel, Big Nick shares some geeky theme park news, and we get to ask AudioNerd if he finally watched Titans (for a fourth episode...
2019-03-171h 07Gamer Friends027: Freeze and RetrieveThis week on Gamer Friends we’re getting into ALL OF THE GAMES that have come out since we’ve last spoke to y’all. It’s a lot. After that we get into all of the Nintendo news including the Nintendo Direct presentation, Reggie Fils-Aime leaving the company and Xbox Game Pass (allegedly) coming to Switch (!!!).After that we’re getting nerdy with some iconic black films, Black Panther and Into the Spider-Verse. We’re getting into all of the cancellations both Marvel and DC has seen and we take a trip down memory lane with Le...
2019-02-281h 22Gamer Friends026: This Game Looks GrossOn a jam packed episode of Gamer Friends, your hosts are “Logging On” by discussing the near-flawless Apex Legends launch, the recent Jump Force, Anthem, and Division 2 betas, layoffs at Activision Blizzard, Swimsanity’s upcoming public debut, the new Assassin’s Creed III remaster, Metro Exodus’s switch to Epic, and cross-platform play via Xbox Live is apparently incoming.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” AudioNerd still sucks and hasn’t watched any DC content, but he’s excited to hear about the newly announced Aquaman spinoff and sequel. In Marvel news, we got some new footage from E...
2019-02-151h 19Gamer Friends025: Switch Spectacular!Gamer Friends is back with the hottest takes from the Anthem VIP Demo! But before we get to The Homescreen, your hosts are Logging On with the launch of Resident Evil 2’s remaster, a Cyberpunk 2077 staffing shake-up, promising news from the Game Developers Conference, and a return to the debate over Sea of Thieves: is it good now?These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom, Big Nick is still crying over the Steven Universe finale, AudioNerd has failed to watch anything on the DC streaming service, and both of your Gamer Friends have slacked on the Ma...
2019-01-311h 34Gamer Friends024: Crunchy FootstepsWe’re back from the holiday break and from being sick! Although we’re sliding into your feeds a late this week, we got a jam-packed show for y’all. First up, we’re Logging On with Bungie, Anthem, EA fumbling the Star Wars bag, Sony playing nice with Rocket League, Second Dinner’s new Marvel announcement and Assassin’s Creed DRAMA!There’s a lot going on the world of nerdiness and we’re diving in with all the Spider-Man news including Spider-Verse and Far From Home. We’re also chugging along on the #EndgameConspiracyTrain and Nick is shady towa...
2019-01-191h 08Gamer Friends023: 2018's Games of the YearYour Gamer Friends are starting off the new year diving right into a discussion on our Top 3 picks for Game of the Year. We’re keeping the show notes sparse this week so we don’t ruin the surprise and trust us, the conversation is full of them.Support Gamer Friends
2019-01-021h 08Gamer Friends022: Blowing Up ConsolesOn the penultimate episode of 2018, your Gamer Friends get a little goofy. “Logging On,” we’re talking Super Smash Bros, recapping The Game Awards (including trailers for Journey to the Savage Planet, Rage 2, Mortal Kombat 11, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3, and Far Cry: New Dawn), surprised by leaked player numbers for the PS4, happy to see another Fortnite dance lawsuit, and outline some new competitors to Steam on PC.Next up on “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we come to terms with the furry uprising and the new Sonic movie poster and put AudioNerd in the hot seat over...
2018-12-201h 37Gamer Friends021: Caught Up in the RevolutionGamer Friends are taking it easy this episode on a light news week, “Logging On” with an update on the disastrous fallout from Bethesda’s Fallout 76 (sue us), Battlefield V’s struggling sales, Red Dead Online’s debut, and some upcoming expansions for Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey and Destiny 2.:These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we are shocked and dismayed to hear of Daredevil’s cancelation at Netflix (and we’re still not done with season three), and in more frustrating news, Black Lightning showrunner and Neil DeGrasse Tyson deal with sexual misconduct allegations. We do have some good...
2018-12-041h 10Gamer Friends020: The Beast WithinOn this episodes of Gamer Friends, your hosts are tackling a metric ton of news (which is pretty unusual for this time of year, tbh). First up “Logging On,” we’re talking Activision’s earnings diss to Bungie, all the Nintendo Direct news, several new game launches including Sims 4: Get Famous, Fallout 76, and Hitman 2, the class action lawsuit against Riot Games, the legendary Prima Game Guides shuttering, an update to the Blizzcon drama, no Sony at #E32019, and finally, the Game Awards.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we have to pour one out for the big...
2018-11-211h 25Gamer Friends019: A Hootin' Hollerin' Yee-Hawin' Morally Questionin’ Good TimeGamer Friends returns with a packed episode, and an interview with Big Nick’s IRL best friend, clingypumpkin. ”Logging On,” we went hands-on with Google’s Project Stream, aka the future, and comment on some of the funnier Soulcalibur VI character creations. We’re also disappointed in Battlefield V’s battle royale delay, Fallout 76’s beta (and bugs), CD Projekt Red’s social media team (again), and all of the misogynists on Twitch.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we finally finished Iron Fist and started on Daredevil. We also got word of the original Teen Titans returning, a new ani...
2018-11-081h 46Gamer Friends018: That Ninja MoneyThis week we are diving into Red Dead’s 100-hour work weeks, Black Ops 4, City Skylines, a new Sims expansion, Fallout 76’s stress test and praising the latest Kotaku feature on SonicFox.We get into all things Marvel-related with Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Daredevil...and maybe speculate on the fate of Jessica Jones. We talk about the new Glass trailer and get real black with our thoughts on the finale of Insecure, Black Panther 2 and Black Widow (according to ScarJo, that counts too). We finish the segment with the controversy surrounding the popular blerd site, Geek...
2018-10-231h 14Gamer Friends017: 2K Saved My LifeThis week your gamer friends are getting into the continuing saga of the Fortnite cube, news from Oculus, Super Mario Party, Life Is Strange 2, the Harry Potter rumor and KFC Gaming (???)We’re going to get down and nerdy with all things NYCC, including Aquaman, Titans, and Fantastic Beasts and give y’all a healthy dose of Marvel with Dark Phoenix, Venom and Into the Spider-Verse.This week we’re just grazing the surface of Forza Horizon 4 and Assassin's Creed Odyssey and moving onto Big Nick’s first narrative segment...
2018-10-101h 20Gamer Friends016: A Loser Nerd With A Bowl CutThis week we are “Logging On” with some big topics on Gamer Friends, including Animal Crossing coming to Switch, NBA 2K’s microtransactions, Call of Duty killing PUBG (maybe?), and the incoming Sony Classic console.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re chatting about the new Captain Marvel trailer (while trying not to speak too much on it), Marvel’s rumored limited series TV shows for secondary MCU characters, Iron Fist season 2, and the mess that is the DCEU.Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we dive into Forza Horizon 4’s demo and give some quick updates on Destiny 2...
2018-09-261h 32Gamer Friends015: The Beyoncè of Game DevelopmentThis week your gamer friends are getting into a (short) list of news including Battlefield 5’s underwhelming demo, Fortnite’s cosmic cube, and Cyberpunk 2077 (which is going to be the best game of all time, yes, we’ve joined the bandwagon).After that we’re getting into Netflix’s ‘Witchter’ adaptation, Captain Marvel, the new Joker movie, and the Adventure Time finale. *gets email from Netflix account* Oh yeah, and we’re talking about Iron Fist too.We’re breaking out in the second half of the show with a quick, Sanhok-size...
2018-09-111h 50Gamer FriendsThey Run the GambitWe’re coming at you with a bonus episode this week all about the one-day trail of Destiny 2’s new game mode, Gambit. Your hosts are joined by gamer friends Dylan…uh we mean George and David.Links:Subnautica’s Honest TrailerAudioNerd’s Hero MomentSupport Gamer Friends
2018-09-0317 minGamer Friends014: Do BetterYour Gamer Friends are back for another episode, Logging On with a Gamescom roundup. Big Nkrumah is a fan of the Fortnite theme park, Sekiro’s new gameplay and release date, the Battlefield 4 open beta, but AudioNerd64 is less happy about The Division’s pay-to-play stash situation and no new Assassin’s Creed in 2019. The guys also discuss Forza Horizon 2 and 4, including a Halo crossover, PUBG, Destiny 2, NBA Live 19, Cyberpunk 2077(‘s social media team), and Ice-T on the console wars.These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom, we jump right into Marvel news with rumors of Taika Waititi...
2018-08-291h 13Gamer Friends013: The Waluigi TreatmentThis week on your favorite show, Big Nick and AudioNerd64 have a lot to discuss. Logging On, we talk Red Dead Redemption 2, Super Smash Bros., everyone’s favorite streamer, ongoing sexism in video gaming, Sony’s new PS4 Pro, World of Warcraft, Overcooked 2, No Man’s Sky, and We Happy Few.After that your Gamer Friends discuss These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom, including an update on the James Gunn fiasco, a new Oscars category (for Black Panther), a new Harry Potter audiobook, celebrating Avatar: The Last Airbender’s finale 10 years later, Ruby Rose as Batwoman, finally finishin...
2018-08-131h 22Gamer Friends012: The Many Voices of Game DevelopmentOn a very special episode of Gamer Friends, we’re taking you deep into some of the games on display at the Game Developers of Color Expo in our second narrative segment. But before we get to of the incredible games we played there, we’re Logging On with No Man’s Sky’s arrival on Xbox, Microsoft’s XCloud, Twitch’s new Creator Camp, Dungeons and Dragons, and Destiny 2.These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom have been all about the revelations at San Diego Comic-Con, specifically the oodles of DC properties news, including the new Aquaman and Shazam t...
2018-07-301h 38Gamer Friends011: That Good Bagel BloodGamer Friends has returned this week with lots of news and a dope new guest! Logging On, we tackle the ArenaNet mess and subsequent fallout before discussing toxicity in gaming more generally, including Rainbow Six Siege’s awesome approach to the use of slurs in-game. Next we chat a bit about Warframe coming to Switch, walk through all of the latest Destiny: Forsaken info, and learn just how helpful spell check could have been for Aliens: Colonial Marines.These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom have been a doozy, with news that Billy Dee Williams wi...
2018-07-161h 25Gamer Friends010: I Do Play ForzaWe’re back this week starting off with the aftermath of E3, but don’t worry, it will be in much less detail. For the rest of Logging On, we’re talking Battlefield Feminism...uh, we mean Battlefield V’s alpha, updates on PUBG, Nintendo and Sony making friends, and Google making new enemies. Also, AudioNerd tugs at Anthemn’s wig and someone’s excited for the next NHL video game.In These Past Two Weeks in Sequels, we’re talking Ant-Man and The Wasp, Avengers 4, Spider-Man: Far from home, Luke Cage on Netflix and The Incredible...
2018-07-021h 12Gamer Friends009: Historically Inaccurate E3 ExtravaganzaAs promised, it’s an E3 extravaganza open this week’s Gamer Friends. AudioNerd64 and Big Nkrumah painstakingly take you through all of the games announced at E3 (that we care about) in our longest episode to date! No rock is unturned in our quest to fill you in on nearly everything that happened during the biggest week in gaming.Links:EA E3 RecapMicrosoft E3 RecapBethesda E3 RecapDevolver Digital E3 RecapSquare Enix E3 RecapUbisoft E3 RecapPC Gaming Show...
2018-06-182h 18Gamer Friends008: We Have A DreamNext stop, E3! Your Gamer Friends are here to discuss all of the major news in the lead-up to one of the industry’s most important events. Logging On, we’re reacting to the Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey leak, Battlefield V’s reveal trailer (and all that drama), Bungie’s Year Two announcement for Destiny 2, The Sims 4 finally confirming Seasons, Fallout 76’s info dump, Pokemon coming to Switch, Mario Tennis Aces, Megalodon in Sea of Thieves, and the newest PUBG vs. Fortnite beef.These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom, the guys discuss Deadpool 2 (in semi-spoilery fashion), Solo bombing at t...
2018-06-041h 35Gamer FriendsBonus of FeetIf you enjoyed our last episode and want to hear more from our resident Destiny clan, Bones of Feet, you're in luck! We have extra content from the guys that we just could not let go unheard!Support Gamer Friends
2018-05-2915 minGamer Friends007: Bones of FeetOn a very special episode of Gamer Friends, AudioNerd64 and Big Nkrumah kick off the show Logging On with a discussion about Thanos in Fortnite, the fate of Radical Heights, a new SuperHot, Microsoft’s adaptive controller, Halo coming to arcade, Black Ops 4, and the now-infamous E3 leak.Next, the guys chat about Deadpool 2, Solo, a potential Ms. Marvel movie, and AudioNerd stays true to his namesake and helps explain why you’re hearing “Yanni,” “Laurel,” or both. Since all they’ve been playing this week is Warmind, the new Destiny 2 expansion, Big Nkrumah considers that he might be a lit...
2018-05-211h 15Gamer Friends006: Gamer With A Capital GThis week on Gamer Friends, Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd64 are Logging on with E3, EA Play and Red Dead Redemptions new trailer! While only one of us is excited about Red Dead, both of us take joy in clowning a New York Times piece on gamers.In “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re continuing our talk about the MCU (spoilers ahead!) and some things not-so-MCU, including Venom, Black Lightning and Teen Titans Go! To the Movies.This week on “The Homescreen,” we’re talking about DiRT Rally, we finally play Rocket League and the new Donk...
2018-05-071h 27Gamer FriendsInfinity War SpoilerCast: We're ShookFor the very first bonus episode of Gamer Friends, we have a SPOILER ALERT! 🚨🚨🚨 AudioNerd64 and Big Nkrumah go over every salacious detail from Avengers: Infinity War. If you listen to this, you will be spoiled!And friend of the show (and brother of AudioNerd64), Chace, calls in with his immediate MCU thoughts.Support Gamer Friends
2018-04-3053 minGamer Friends005: Can You Turn On Your Xbox?It’s a big week on Gamer Friends, with our second-ever guest, SaraWithAStar! Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd64 chat it up with Sara about our recent weekend with her Nintendo Switch and a bunch of Switch-exclusive games, such as Mario Kart, Breath of the Wild, and Big Nkrumah’s new favorite party game, Overcooked.Before they get to chatting with Sara, your Gamer Friends spend some time “Logging On” with an outsider’s perspective on God of War’s triumphant return and everyone’s favorite new battle royale adventure, Radical Heights. We also chat about Monster Hunter’s new dragon, the u...
2018-04-231h 33Gamer Friends004: That Was A RantThis week on Gamer Friends, Big Nkrumah and AudioNerd64 are really excited about the Spider-Man release date, PUBG’s new map, and April’s upcoming Games With Gold. They’re less excited about Destiny 2’s update and No Man’s Sky arrival on Xbox.
“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’ve got a recap of the Generations nerdcore rap tour, a quick review of the new Infinity War posters, and AudioNerd reminds us that he’s really into DC’s Arrowverse by going over all of the recent renewals over at the CW. Meanwhile, Deadpool got canceled at FXX and...
2018-04-091h 22Gamer Friends003: A Happy Socialist Whatever™For the third episode of Gamer Friends, AudioNerd64 and Big Nkrumah cover the (admittedly less exciting) news from the past two weeks, and spend some time on the first “Indie Spotlight” discussing Post/Capitalism, A Way Out, and the most innovative shooter we’ve played in years, SuperHot.
Logging On,” we’re covering the beautiful response to the White House’s violent video game reel, the Nindies, mobile launches for PUBG and Fortnite, the latter’s massive livestream featuring Drake and Travis Scott, and more!
This week on “The Homescreen,” Big Nkrumah finally got AudioNerd64 to play The Divisi...
2018-03-2652 minGamer Friends002: Gamer Friends 2: We Love A Good SubtitleThis week on Gamer Friends, AudioNerd64 and Big Nkrumah are hosting their first guest! ThatTimDude joins the guys to share stories about cultivating an online community through gaming, and the story of how he met your charming hosts.
“Logging On,” we’re chatting about GTA 5 rumors, the ESRB’s new labels, the new Sims 4 game pack, “Jungle Adventure,” Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. announcement and Ubisoft's announcement on The Division 2. In “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” AudioNerd64 recaps his experience at this year’s #OnAirFest, including a sneak peak at Marvel’s upcoming podcast, “Wolverine: The Long Night.”
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2018-03-141h 14Gamer Friends001: Rooting For Everyone BlackFor the very first episode of Gamer Friends, AudioNerd64 and Big Nkrumah are keeping it all black everything for Black History Month. “Logging On,” we’re discussing the DICE Awards, Destiny 2’s new roadmap, the current state of PUBG, Mario Kart coming to mobile for the first time, and Burnout Paradise’s (lack of) microtransactions.
In “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re diving into a spoilery dicussion of DC’s Black Lightning, everyone’s new favorite movie, Black Panther, and speculating on the future of the MCU after our first visit to Wakanda. The discussion starts at 00:21:34 s...
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