Brian Barnett - Podcast Details

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The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 338 - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles, & Phantom Brave OR "I Think We Gotta Kill This Guy, Brian"In the last pre-GOTY 2024 episode, Brian, Kris, Will, and Lucas get together to talk about Star Wars, Ninja Gaiden, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Star Wars & Andor - 0:00 | Ninja Gaiden II Black - 3:06 | Dragon Ball Sparking Zero + Season Pass 1 - 23:00 | Steam RTS Fest, Tempest Rising - 34:40 | Zero Space - 40:20 | Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles - 47:15 | River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next - 1:13:15 | Skald: Against The Black Priory - 1:25:14 | Phantom Brave 2: The Lost Hero - 1:27:29 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Delimbing People Left, Right, & Center | We’ll Always Have Du...2025-02-021h 51

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 311 - Inkbound, SaGa, & Driving Roguelikes OR "At The Moment, My Car is Haunted"In this episode, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about a bunch of roguelikes involving cars. We also talk about Inkbound, Sportsball, Star Wars books, the SaGa franchise, and a smattering of other topics. Brian also makes ASMR. Enjoy. TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS Intro - 0:00 | Sportsball and Life Balance - 0:41 | Steam Deck - 7:02 | Helldivers 2 - 14:57 | SaGa: Emerald Beyond - 20:26 | Inkbound - 47:10 | Audrey's Book Corner - 57:14 | Heading Out - 1:02:17 | Pacific Drive - 1:14:49 | Brian Barnett ASMR - 1:27:30 | Conclusions - 1:29:07 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): This Sounds Like A Sportsball Thing, Is This A Sportsball Thing? ...2024-05-091h 31

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 310 - Steam Decks, Hades 2, & Degeneracy OR "Keep Our Name In Your Mouth, But Do It Respectfully"In this episode, Brian, Kris, Will and Lucas talk about Final Fantasy minigame related trauma. We also talk about Handheld PCs, Hades 2, Pacific Drive, and a smattering of other topics. We're quite unhinged and degenerate about it. Enjoy. TOPIC AND TIMESTAMPS Intro - 0:00 | Brian's Steam Deck - 2:45 | Final Fantasy Related Trauma - 5:13 | Steam Deck and other Handhelds - 9:46 | Hades 2 - 27:47 | Degeneracy - 39:20 | Shogun and Black Sails - 45:39 | Unicorn Overlord (and Fire Emblem) - 49:47 | Star Wars: Thrawn - 53:20 | Pacific Drive - 55:30 | Mods and Steam Workshop on Deck (ft. Balatro) - 59:10 | Conclusions - 1:05:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+"...2024-04-281h 09

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 307 - PAX West, Prince of Persia, Balatro, & Giant Robots OR "The Good Kind of Degeneracy"In this episode, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about conventions and travel. We also talk about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Balatro, What The Golf, Super Robot Wars and a smattering of other topics. Pay no attention to the fact that Brian opens the show with the wrong episode number, it's definitely 307. Enjoy. TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS Mental Health - 5:30 | Brian at Capcom Cup - 12:00 | (PAX West) Visions of Mana - 19:25 | (PAX West) LUCID - 27:10 | (PAX West) Freaked Fleapit - 31:37 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - 39:39 | Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - 49:30 | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth...2024-03-281h 45

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 305 - Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, & Helskate OR "Let Brian Solo Her"In this episode, Brian, Kris and Lucas dig into the various Granblue Fantasy games. We also talk about Helldivers 2, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Helskate, Qomp 2, and a smattering of other topics. Audience participation is extensive for this one. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Elden Ring - 2:44 | Bandai Namco - 14:18 | Brian's Soulsborne Challenge Runs - 16:30 | Helldivers 2 - 19:45 | Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - 41:17 | Autoshooters/Bullet Heaven - 55:59 | Podcast Length ft. A Message Sent to Brian - 59:29 | Helskate - 1:02:23 | Qomp 2 - 1:29:46 | Support Indies, or The Need to Create - 1:36:38 | Granblue Fantasy Relink (and the Granblue Franchise) - 1:47:52 | Conclusions - 2:24:20 | Platformers Podcast...2024-02-232h 38

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 303 - Persona 3 Reload, Silent Hill, & Tropes We Could Do Without OR "Honey Trap For The Damned" (feat. Thomas Wilde)In this episode, Brian, Kris, and special guest Thomas Wilde discuss a wide range of games and topics, including Spec Ops: the Line, The Last Of Us 3, using Crisper to method act, Jim Ryan leaving Sony, video game and fiction tropes, and much more! Enjoy. It’s unhinged. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Using Crisper To Give Ourselves Mental Maladies For Acting - 2:25 | Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes & Tekken 8 - 7:05 | Jim Ryan Leaving Sony - 42:00 | Spec Ops: The Line Licensing - 46:00 | Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth - 58:30 | Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves - 1:25:05 | The Last Of Us 3 - 1:35:00 | Silent Hi...2024-02-062h 50

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 302 - Reigns: Three Kingdoms, UNI2, & Granblue Relink OR "Level 1 Intellect: Dumbass"In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas discuss a wide range of games, laugh at predictive text Harry Potter, and much more! Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Void Terrarium 2 - 2:00 | 20 Minutes Till Dawn - 5:00 | Reigns: Three Kingdoms - 6:40 | Wizardry: The Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord - 25:30 | Why Do We Shy From Certain Aesthetics? - 40:00 | Harry Potter & The Portrait Of What Looked Like A Large Pile Of Ash - 57:35 | Terra Nil - 1:03:40 | Itch.io - 1:13:37 | Granblue Fantasy Relink - 1:17:29 | Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes - 1:43:30 | Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - 2:11:19 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS...2024-02-012h 30

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 300 - Game Of The Year 2023 OR "The Ghost Of Christmas Beatdowns" (feat. Cam Hawkins)In this episode, Brian, Kris, Will, Lucas, and special guest Cam Hawkins discuss the best games of 2023! Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Missed Connections - 6:00 | Brian Missed: Talos Principle 2, Jedi Survivor, Humanity, In Stars & Time, Cyberpunk - 7:31 | Kris Missed: Alan Wake 2, Talos 2, Jedi Survivor, Goodbye Volcano High, FF16, AC6 - 22:00 | Will Missed: Super Mario Wonder, FF16, Hi-Fi Rush, Baldur’s Gate 3 - 28:35 | Lucas Missed: Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society, Long Gone Days, Spider-Man 2, Detective Pikachu Returns, Mon-Yu - 30:48 | Cam Missed: Everything that Lucas except Spider-Man 2, Atelier Ryza 3, Atelier Marie Remake, AC 6, DQ: Infinity Strash, In Stars & Time, Dr...2024-01-184h 25

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 295 - Cocoon, Crymachina, Starfield, & Slay The Princess OR "F*&$ Around & Find Out (Affirming)"In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about lots of games, including two that have entered Brian’s upper 2023 echelon. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Crymachina - 17:15 | Thomas Wilde’s Peter Molyneaux Pregnant Story - 15:00 | Starfield - 52:15 | Grendel Lucas Spit Take - 54:55 | Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer - 1:24:40 | Cassette Beasts - 1:33:40 | Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - 1:40:15 | Cocoon - 2:00:00 | Persona 5 Tactica - 2:19:39 | Slay The Princess - 2:24:49 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Lieutenant/Leftenant Of The Platformers Podcast Clan | The Happiest Man To Be Reviewing Video Games Right Now | I Had To Lob S...2023-12-052h 33

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 294 - Spider-Man 2, GOTY Check-In, In Stars & Time, & Persona 5 Tactica OR "Fonzie Fixing His Hair With A Comb That Stops Time"In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Will talk about lots of games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Klangphonics (Techno Band) - 1:28 | Backbone One & Mobile Gaming - 10:16 | VR Gaming - 16:50 | Persona 5 Tactica - 19:10 | Alan Wake & GOTY Status Check-In - 27:02 | The Ninja Gaiden Black Twist - 41:42 | Brian & Will’s Shared Fighting Characters & Tekken - 48:48 | More GOTY Check-In - 59:31 | In Stars & Time - 1:18:46 | Like A Dragon: Gaiden - 1:31:12 | Pokemon The Indigo Disk - 1:36:12 | Spider-Man 2 - 1:38:52 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Drinking A Cocktail Out Of This ‘Houston Space Cowboys’ Second String Baseball Team Cup | Dueling Over A Park...2023-11-281h 56

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 293 - The Game Awards Nominees, Star Ocean: Second Story R, Spider-Man 2, & Like A Dragon Gaiden OR "Talking About DPs? Give It To Me With Both Barrels" (feat. Lucas White)In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about lots of games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: The Game Awards Nominees - 0:00 | Junk Food Arcade Snackbox Micro - 44:19 | Star Ocean: The Second Story R - 1:00:37 | Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name - 1:17:12 | Diatribe About Confusing Stories & Disappointing Entries - 1:34:00 | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - 1:43:00 | Alien Hominid HD & Invasion - 2:17:00 | Alterium Shift (& Time-Killing Song From Brian) - 2:25:20 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Resident Evil Fur | +I Guess Baldur’s Gate III WASN’T The Horniest Game Of The Year | ++Sometimes Lucas Comes...2023-11-152h 36

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 290 - Baldur’s Gate III, Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, & Death OR "Memento Mori"In this episode, Brian, Kris, and Will get into a deep discussion about the best games so far this year, as well as life and death, and how knowledge of our limited time informs what we want from our games and movies, how it impacts what we choose to play (and not to play), as well as how we do criticism. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: This Year’s Games, James Bond, & Why Brian Is Ugly - 2:00 | The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood & Baldur’s Gate 3 - 21:36 | Go-To Character Classes & Archetypes - 23:43 | More Baldur’s Gate 3 - 30:00 | Game Of The Year C...2023-10-182h 13

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 288 - Sea of Stars, Goodbye Volcano High, Lies of P, & TMNT DLC OR "Like Ken Dolls, Completely Without Horn Or Sex"In this episode, Brian and Kris review a swath of games, both modern and… decidedly not so. From Lies Of P and Starfield to Pathfinder and the Trails series, as well as discovering two Game Of The Year contenders, this one is chock full of great games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Brian’s New Room Setup - 0:00 | TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock DLC - 5:30 | Baldur’s Gate 3 - 21:21 | Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous - 27:30 | Immortals of Aveum - 33:07 | Starfield - 48:30 | Lies Of P - 1:08:19 | The Trails Series - 1:41:41 | Goodbye Volcano High - 1:46:11 | Sea of Stars - 2:05:30 | POTENT...2023-09-202h 32

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 287 - PAX West 2023 Extravaganza OR "Dribbling, Shooting, Going Deep In The Paint, & Other Baseball References" (feat. Justin Koreis & Logan Plant)EDITOR'S NOTE: Justin's audio is stereo, but it only recorded on one half, so if you listen with just one earbud, make sure it's the left one, so you can hear him! Thanks! In this episode, Brian and Will are joined by special guests Justin Koreis and Logan Plant to discuss all the games (and things) we saw at PAX West 2023. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: AirBNB & PAX - 4:30 | Foamstars - 11:18 | Prince of Persia the Lost Crown - 18:00 | Sucker For Love: Date To Die For - 22:50 | Dread Delusion - 23:10 | Arcadian Atlas - 25:50 | Thank Goodness You’re He...2023-09-122h 39

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 286 - Armored Core 6, Sea of Stars, & Baldur’s Gate 3 OR 'I Couldn't Tell Where The Adult Film Ended & The Halo Book Began'In this episode, Brian Barnett, Kris, & Will talk about Armored Core, Sea of Stars, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Armored Core 6 - 9:13 | Sea of Stars - 39:50 | Vampire Survivors - 1:03:00 | Red Red Redemption: Undead Nightmare - 1:05:40 | Halo Outcasts (Book) - 1:10:10 | Baldur’s Gate 3 - 1:12:37 | No Man’s Sky - 1:29:35 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +We’ve Never Been More Back | +It’s Joe-Ever | +It’s Not Over Until It’s Joe-Ever | +...But For Me, It Was Tuesday | +Lemon, It’s Tuesday | The Other Guy You Bring Along | One Hopes, One Assumes, One Presumes | +...2023-08-301h 33

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 285 - Final Fantasy 16 Deep Dive & Spoilercast OR "Get In The Big Monster, Clive" (feat. Lucas White & Timo Reinecke)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Will Borger, Lucas White, and Timo Reinecke engage in a beat-by-beat deep dive and spoilercast of Final Fantasy XVI. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Final Fantasy XVI Spoiler Free Discussion - 0:00 | Spoilers Begin - 38:20 | Marketing Materials & Ifrit VS Phoenix - 38:20 | Beginning as Wyvern - 50:00 | The Flashback to Shield Training - 53:20 | Clive & Joshua | Enslavement & Climate Change Elements - 59:00 | Overarching Themes - 1:01:00 | Introducing Clive’s Family - 1:04:30 | Clive’s First Mission & Quick Time Events - 1:10:15 | Phoenix Gate - 1:15:00 | Wyvern, Shiva’s Dominant, & Cid - 1:37:00 | Rosalia, Bearers, & The Hideaway - 1:53:00 | Cid, The Second Eikon Of Fire, & Benedi...2023-08-235h 50

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 284 - Final Fantasy 16, EVO, & Baldur’s Gate 3 OR "Let Him Cook On Low Heat Over A Long Period"In this episode, Brian Barnett, Kris Cornelisse, and Will Borger discuss Final Fantasy XVI, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cassette Beasts, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Final Fantasy XVI - 0:00 | EVO - 26:29 | Halo Outcasts Book - 36:55 | Cassette Beasts - 45:33 | I Was A Teenage Exocolonist - 46:55 | Battle Shapers - 52:05 | Discourse: Be Like Larian (& BG3 Talk) - 54:50 | Baldur’s Gate 3 - 1:32:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): I Am The Final Host | Usurping Your Final Throne | +Choosing Violence | The Perfect Evolution Of Beard | +55 Bloody Hides, 55 Pinches of Magicked Ash, 55 Gil… | That Guy Is Wearin...2023-08-151h 41

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 283 - Double Dragon Gaiden, Aliens: Dark Descent, & Cassette Beasts OR 'Alien VS Predator VS Black Dynamite' (feat. Lucas White & Jarrett Green)In this episode, Brian Barnett & Kris Cornelisse are joined by special guests Lucas White and Jarrett Green to discuss fried rice, Double Dragon Gaiden, Aliens: Dark Descent, Exoprimal, Cassette Beasts, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Brian’s Many Shortcomings - 0:00 | Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons - 18:00 | Double Dragon Gaiden (For Real This Time) - 30:20 | Aliens: Dark Descent - 1:39:45 | Exoprimal - 2:23:21 | Cassette Beasts - 2:27:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +There’s No Way A Shrimp Fried That Rice | Basic Brian Is So Easy | Rest In Peace, Baldur’s Gate 3 Reviewers | You Pr...2023-08-022h 43

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 282 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo 4 Season 1, Street Fighter 6 OR '-=]SF[=-M4D-C4T'In this episode, Brian Barnett & Kris Cornelisse discuss Street Fighter 6, Zelda, Diablo IV, call signs, and the Twitter/X debacle. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Twitter, X, & Nobodies - 0:00 | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 24:16 | Diablo IV - 1:07:22 | Street Fighter 6 - 1:24:16 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Not A Nobody Name | -=]SF[=-M4D-C4T | My Big Ole' Bone Boys | The Only Time I Was Going To Beat You, & My Controller Died | Playing Asuka in Guilty Gear: 'I'm Literally Playing StarCraft' | [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, edited, written, & streamed...2023-07-251h 46

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 281 - Double Dragon Gaiden Preview, FTC vs Microsoft, Aliens Dark Descent, & FF16 'OR' Giving People What They Want, S*x With A Bear (Literally)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Kris Cornelisse, and Will Borger discuss cooking bacon, the FTC vs Microsoft case, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, Total Annihilation, & more. Enjoy! CORRECTION: Brian forgot to mention that Dark Souls 1 had a great boss fight in the DLC; Black Dragon Kalameet. And potentially the Gaping Dragon, etc. in the main game. Good dragons are around! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro / Will Being Late, Getting Cooked - 0:00 | Aliens: Dark Descent - 8:52 | Sound Issues! - 12:00 | Cooking & Meat Innuendo Discussion - 15:00 | Aliens: Dark Descent (Continued) - 19:21 | Final Fantasy 16 - 46:38 | Total Annihilation - 1:15:20 | ...2023-07-191h 59

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 280 - Final Fantasy 16, Disgaea 7, Baldur’s Gate 3, & Aliens: Dark Descent OR "The Lake Claims Its Sacrifice"In this episode, Brian Barnett returns from his vacation and is joined by Kris Cornelisse and Will Borger to discuss a wide range of games. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro / Vacation Talk - 0:00 | Final Fantasy 16 - 10:58 | Monochrome Mobius - 31:26 | Crymachina Preview - 34:43 | Disgaea 7 Preview - 39:58 | Baldur's Gate 3 - 53:46 | Magic The Gathering: Lord of the Rings - 1:12:53 | Aliens: Dark Descent - 1:29:40 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Uncanny Address | I Lost A Lot Of Stuff While I Was There | Then The Anchor Got Stuck | ++The Lake Claims Its Sacrifice | A Cursed Series Of Events | ...2023-07-111h 49

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 279 - Diablo IV Spoilercast OR "This Wolf Has His Whole Face, Maybe He's OK"In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by Kris Cornelisse and Will Borger to dive deep into all things Diablo IV. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Diablo IV Spoiler Free Discussion - 0:00 | Diablo IV Spoilers Begin - 52:08 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): If You Aren't Interested In The Diabolical… | Any Port In A Storm | +They Are Dead & You'll Be Worse Off Soon | +The Tree Demands Blood | +The Tree Demands Blood From This Spot | Always Stay With Your Buddy | ++This Wolf Has His Whole Face, Maybe He's OK | ++You're Already In Town, You Dumb B...2023-06-204h 16

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 278 - Diablo IV, Shadow Gambit, Wayfinder, & Summer Games Showcase OR "Gimme That Screaming Book In The Corner"In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by Kris Cornelisse to talk about Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, Diablo IV, Wayfinder’s beta, and the Summer Games Showcase, including the Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and Capcom presentation. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Wayfinder Beta - 2:37 | Summer Games Showcase - 14:10 | Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - 1:40:32 | Diablo IV Spoiler-Free Discussion - 1:58:39 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): It’s A Bright Sunny Day In A Tuesday Morning | Drink Up, Me Hearties, Yo Ho! | We’re Gonna Get Weird With It | Before I Took An Arrow To The...2023-06-142h 34

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 277 - PlayStation Showcase & Live A Live OR "Games As A Disservice" (feat. Lucas White, Kris Cornelisse, & Will Borger)In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by Will Borger, Kris Cornelisse, & Lucas White to talk about the Sony PlayStation Showcase, Live A Live, & more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Sony's PlayStation Showcase - 1:30 | Live A Live - 2:21:28 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +++++Games As A Disservice | A Watch Dogs 1 Enjoyer | +++On The Verge Of Correctness | +Dedicated To Covering Shaq-Fu | +++We're Off To A Great Shart | It's Time To Shart The Show | Land Like Nothing | Snapping The Ball Over Peyton Manning’s Head | You Know What They Say About Brevity | Embracing Modernity | ++++2 Breath 2 Wi...2023-05-312h 52

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 276 - Street Fighter 6, The Mageseeker, Everspace 2, & Honkai Star Rail OR "A Box Of Chickens"In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Street Fighter 6, Honkai Star Rail, The Mageseeker, Everspace 2, & more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Street Fighter 6 Open Beta - 1:30 | Dragon Ball FighterZ / Fighting Game Patches - 19:00 | Honkai Star Rail - 35:20 | Tangent About RPGs, Battle Passes, Cosmetics - 47:30 | The Mageseeker: A League Of Legends Story - 1:01:00 | Everspace 2 - 1:16:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Punching & Getting Punched | +A Box Of Chickens | +Very Hacky & Slashy | +The Anime Waifus Will Come For Your Wallet | +Things To Tweak, Knobs To Turn | +I’ve Tasted The Fruits Of Elysium | ...2023-05-241h 28

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 275 - Zelda: TotK, Darkest Dungeon II, Diablo IV, & Spider of Lanka OR "Something To Chop Your Lips On" (feat. Will Borger)In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Will Borger to discuss Darkest Dungeon 2, the Spider of Lanka DLC for The Case of the Golden Idol, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom first impressions, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Spoiler-Free Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Impressions - 1:30 | Darkest Dungeon 2 - 26:30 | Diablo 4 - 45:45 | The Case Of The Golden Idol: Spider Of Lanka DLC - 1:19:25 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Cyberpunk, Beerpunk | +One Stick, Two Stick, Thick Stick-Long Stick | +Mary Poppins’ Purse & The Strength of Hercules | ++Fo...2023-05-161h 31

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 274 - Strayed Lights, Darkest Dungeon II, & Fabledom OR "No Power Glove, No Power Love" (feat. Will Borger)In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Will Borger to discuss Strayed Lights, Fabledom, Death Roads: Tournament, Darkest Dungeon 2, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Strayed Lights - 4:12 | Retro Gaming: A Byte-Sized History Of Video Games - 13:45 | Pokemon GO - 17:35 | Fabledom - 27:33 | Death Roads: Tournament - 36:57 | Darkest Dungeon 2 - 49:03 | The Block - 1:03:45 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Boy, Interrupted By Thunderstorm | I Wonder If It’s A Capitalism Thing | Dark & Upsetting | ++Let’s Not Think About The Ways My Doom Could Be Orchestrated | Audi...2023-05-101h 08

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 273 - Humanity, Lost Epic, Guardians Vol. 3, & Redfall OR "Bold Of You To Assume I Go To Parties"In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss Brian’s IGN Preview of Humanity, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Redfall, the Victrix BFG Pro controller, Lost Epic, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Brian's Humanity IGN Preview - 5:11 | Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 - 11:28 | Redfall's Reviews Are Out - 22:19 | Modding Old Consoles - 27:31 | Ocarina Of Time Still Slaps - 42:31 | Victrix BFG Pro PS5 Controller - 1:03:57 | Lost Epic - 1:32:37 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +A Dry Boy Episode | +How Many BTU's Does That Baby Got? | We Had A Heat Wave, So...2023-05-031h 48

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 271 - Wildfrost, World Of Horror, & Vampire Survivors DLC OR "You've Evolved The Garlic, You Can Rest Now, Tony"In this episode, Brian Barnett & Joshua Mobley talk about movies like the Super Mario Brothers movie, Suzume, Air, and Brian gives his reviews of Wildfrost, World of Horror, and the Vampire Survivors DLC: Tides of the Foscari. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Movie Chat - Mario / Suzume / Air - 8:40 | Wildfrost (Review) - 19:35 | Vampire Surivors DLC (Review) - 56:08 | World of Horror (Review) - 1:03:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +God F*ck!ng D&mmit, These Seats Don't Recline | +++Your Name, But The Guy Turns Into A Chair | The Fukushima Disaster | This Year's 'Dad Cinema...2023-04-181h 18

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 270 - AcclaimedVideoGames.com OR "This Gaggle Of Things" (feat. James)In this episode, Brian Barnett & Joshua Mobley are joined by James to discuss his creation, AcclaimedVideoGames.com. The site is dedicated to ranking the greatest games of all time by aggregating and weighing "greatest games of all time" lists. It's a discussion that delves into what game criticism is all about, if true consensus can be reached, the pitfalls of such endeavors, and what we can learn from them. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: AcclaimedVideoGames.com - 0:00 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): This Gaggle Of Things | Favorite VS Best | Influence, Etc. | [The...2023-04-131h 54

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 269 - Potionomics, Modding Game Consoles, & Metroid Prime Remastered OR ‘My Main Problem With Fighting Toddlers’In this episode, Brian Barnett & Joshua Mobley talk about modding game consoles, Potionomics, and Metroid Prime Remastered, as well as brief impressions of Wild Hearts, Dead Space Remake, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Wild Hearts - 3:14 | Potionomics - 10:34 | Dead Space Remake - 30:31 | Modding Game Consoles - 37:19 | Metroid Prime Remastered - 57:27 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Potionectomy | So Help Me God, If You Say "The Money Pit" | Fighting Toddlers | ++‘My Main Problem With Fighting Toddlers’ | Break Your Games Open, Break Your Consoles In Half | ++Noted Cool Guy 'Darth Vader' | [The Platformers Vide...2023-03-211h 12

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 268 - Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC, Gal Guardians, & NXYI Wizard OR ‘Catch Your Friends Fever’In this episode, Brian Barnett & Joshua Mobley talk about the NXYI Wizard controller for Switch, Gal Guardians: Demon Purge, the Return to Castlevania DLC for Dead Cells, as well as review scores preorders, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: NXYI WIZARD - 1:10 | Gal Guardians: Demon Purge - 17:30 | Review Scores & Preorders - 34:44 | Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC - 59:31 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Azure - 1:12:27 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++Catch Your Friends Fever | That's Quite A Title | Kids Don't Know The Pain Of Searching For Games | I Could Have Called | ++...2023-03-091h 24

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 267 - Hi-Fi Rush, Plitch, & Metroid Prime Remastered OR ‘That's My Sex Swing’ (feat. Will Borger)In this episode, Brian Barnett & Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Will Borger to talk about FFX Blitzball, Metroid Prime Remastered, Hi-Fi Rush, and bemoan gaming’s lack of cheat codes (& possible solutions). Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Blitzball - 0:00 | Metroid Prime Remastered - 8:47 | Plitch & Why Don't Games Have Cheats Anymore? - 43:46 | Hi-Fi Rush - 1:13:55 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +A Little Simpsons (Family Guy) Reference | ++That's My Sex Swing | +I Don't Need To Know What You & Your Wife Are Doing | +Turn Every Elevator Into The Dark Souls 2 Elevator | +I'm Strong Enough, I...2023-03-011h 45

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 266 - February 2023 Nintendo Direct & HBO’s The Last Of Us OR ‘I Didn’t Want To Spit Too Much In Your Drink Before Handing It To You’In this episode, Brian Barnett and returning host Chris Shriver, talk about the Nintendo Direct, The Last Of Us on HBO, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Nintendo Direct - 17:06 | HBO’s The Last Of Us - 1:21:27 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +I Didn’t Want To Spit Too Much In Your Drink Before Handing It To You | You Wanna Piece Of Me, Boy | +ARMS Fans Are Starving To Death | Brian Went 9-9-9, Chris Went Layton | What If Pyre, But Air Hockey | +Bear Donkey Kong: Heavy & Strong | +HBO’s The Last Of Us...2023-02-151h 44

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 265 - Season: A Letter To The Future, Forever Games, & The End Of Halo? OR ‘Here’s Some Poison, Sir’In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Season: A Letter To The Future, the rise and fall of live service “forever” games, whether Halo should keep going, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Potion Craft - 2:18 | Hi-Fi Rush & Avatar: Way Of Water - 8:46 | Season: A Letter To The Future - 17:26 | Dauntless, Live Service Games, & Preservation - 30:41 | Should Halo Just End? - 46:30 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): I've Not Played A Game Like This… Period | ++You're Kinda Ripping That Dude In Half | +You Could Have Just Googled ‘When Did Halo 4 Come Out...2023-02-071h 11

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 264 - Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Monster Hunter Rise, & Complexity In Games OR 'Swing Dancing In A Donut Shop'In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Monster Hunter Rise, and when complexity in games can start to take away from player enjoyment. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider - 17:33 | Monster Hunter Rise - 40:11 | When is Complexity In Games Too Much? - 46:23 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++I Don't Frequent The Weeb Space | ++Swing Dancing In A Donut Shop | +Snappy Quickie | Legit As We Used To Call It In The Phantasy Star Online Community | You Were Born In The Wrong Time, My Friend | +Bringing A...2023-02-011h 19

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 263 - Game Of The Year 2022 OR "What Is Your Third Least Most Favorite Game?" (feat. IGN’s Ronny Barrier)In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Ronny Barrier (IGN) to talk about the best games of 2022, with each host giving their Top 5 best games of year, as well as some honorable mentions that should not be missed. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Honorable Mentions - 2:03 | Marvel Snap (Ronny) - 2:26 | Neon White (Ronny) - 6:50 | King Of Fighters 15 (Ronny) - 10:23 | Zombie Army 4 (Josh) - 11:39 | Cult Of The Lamb (Brian) - 13:40 | Tunic (Brian) - 15:15 | TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge (Brian) - 19:44 | GOTY Discussion Begins - 21:49 | Marvel’s Midnight Suns (Ronny #5) - 22:30 | Elden Ring (Josh #5, Ronny & Bria...2023-01-251h 40

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 262 - Game Of The Year 2022 Honorable Mentions OR "Carl’s Jr. Power Creep"In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about some of the best games of 2022 that DIDN’T make the cut for next week’s Game Of The Year Top 5. They also have a lengthy diatribe about hamburger restaurant power creep. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Somerville - 14:04 | Signalis - 17:13 | High On Life - 21:13 | Pentiment - 23:00 | Immortality - 27:25 | Dorfromantik - 31:24 | Her Name Was Fire / Vampire Survivors - 33:46 | Burger Talk - 43:27 | Marvel’s Midnight Suns - 56:35 | Horizon Forbidden West - 1:10:38 | Chained Echoes - 1:15:51 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +The Treachery Of Vampire Survivors | +The Se...2023-01-181h 37

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 261 - Triangle Strategy Review & Spoilercast OR "If You Don’t Do The Dishes, Mom & Dad Are Getting Divorced" (feat. Kris Cornelisse & Sterling Silver)In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by returning guest Kris Cornelisse and first-time guest Sterling Silver talk about the 2022 hit that is Triangle Strategy. A full spoiler-free review discussion is followed by a spoilercast where we dive into what works, what doesn’t, and what we think about Square’s latest tactical strategy RPG. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Triangle Strategy - 02:15 | Spoilers Begin - 1:00:04 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): If You Don’t Do The Dishes, Mom & Dad Are Getting Divorced | [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is hosted by Brian Barnet...2023-01-112h 06

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 260 - God of War Ragnarok, Warhammer Darktide, & PlayStation Repetition OR "The Most Glorious Milker Around"In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Brian’s final thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, alongside Josh’s initial impressions. Brian is closing in on the end of Triangle Strategy, our Game Of The Year episode is coming soon, and Warhammer Darktide has some issues. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - 4:49 | Triangle Strategy - 11:17 | Game Of The Year Is Coming - 12:13 | God Of War Ragnarok - 30:01 | Is Sony Just Making The Same Game Over & Over? - 55:44 | Warhammer Darktide Is Very Broken - 1:33:06 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ...2023-01-031h 42

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 259 - The Game Awards, Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion, & God of War Ragnarok OR "I Watched It, But Not Of My Own Choice"In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about The Game Awards, Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion, & God of War Ragnarok. Also, Brian bizarrely predicts the 4K Dark Forces fan remaster. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: The Game Awards - 1:00 | God of War Ragnarok - 44:52 | Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion - 1:08:30 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++I Watched It, But Not Of My Own Choice | +Prepare Thyself | The Platformers 2: The Streets | I Played The Final Fantasy With Crystals In It | +Liver King For Live-Action Kratos | +Why Didn’t You Cook That Meat? | ...2022-12-211h 38

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 258 - The Legend of Heroes, Final Fantasy Crisis Core, God of War Ragnarok, & The Game Awards OR "Assassin's Creed Grease" (feat. Ronny Barrier & Scott White)In this episode, Brian Barnett talks about special guests Ronny Barrier and Scott White about Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion, God of War Ragnarok, The Legend of Heroes series, and The Game Awards. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Final Fantasy: Crisis Core & God Of War Ragnarok - 6:28 | The Legend Of Heroes - 21:14 | The Game Awards | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +I'm Also Brian Barnett | I Have Problems | ++Assassin's Creed Greece | ++Assassin's Creed Grease | ++Empty Head, Happy Boy, Can't Lose | +Final Stanacy | +Pube Hating | +RPG Pronouns | [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is hosted...2022-12-171h 25

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 257 - Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, & Case Of The Golden Idol OR 'A Bear Made Of Cabbage'In this episode, Brian Barnett & Joshua Mobley talk about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, as well as Brian’s final review The Case Of the Golden Idol and Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S, a great picross game. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S Picross - 21:40 | Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - 32:45 | The Case Of The Golden Idol - 1:12:43 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Nintendo Isn't Getting The Paul Hollywood Handshake | It Could Have Been A Handshake Worthy Pie | A Bear Made Of Cabbage | There's No Bottom To These Stairs | I'm Tired Of Walking De...2022-11-301h 30

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 256 - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, The Case Of The Golden Idol, & Entropy Centre OR 'If You Like Punishment, Cool, But Don't Make It Weird'In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk (and rant) about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, as well as The Case Of the Golden Idol and The Entropy Center. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - 19:17 | The Case Of The Golden Idol - 1:05:12 | The Entropy Centre - 1:22:13 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Oozing Brian Barnett Energy | It's Not Done Baking | ++Am I Being A Vegan About It? | +I Got The Latest Firmware Patch | It's Gonna Show My Cheeto Dust | ++If You Like Punishment, Cool, But Don't Make It Weird | ...2022-11-231h 47

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 255 - God of War Ragnarok, Against The Storm, & Cyberpunk 2077 OR 'Somebody's Gotta Be Wrong' (feat. Kris 'Delfeir' Cornelisse)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and special guest Kris "Delfeir" Cornelisse talk all about God of War Ragnarok's opening hours, Brian's growing love for Triangle Strategy, early access gem Against the Storm, the Sifu Switch port, and coming to Cyberpunk 2077 so long after launch. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: God of War Ragnarok - 04:43 | Triangle Strategy - 23:08 | Against The Storm - 44:26 | Sifu (Switch) - 58:52 | Cyberpunk 2077 - 1:02:06 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Somebody's Gotta Be Wrong | [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is hosted by Brian Barnett, edited by Joshua Mobley, & streamed...2022-11-161h 41

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 254 - Resident Evil Village DLC, ESO Firesong, Triangle Strategy, and Signalis OR 'A Digital Kiss On The Forehead'In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the final tally of the Astros VS Phillies World Series before diving into discussions on the DLC for Resident Evil Village. Brian then opens up about his preview of Elder Scrolls Online: Firesong and his review-in-progress for Triangle Strategy's PC port, as well as Josh's surprise GOTY candidate, Signalis. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: World Series Astros VS Phillies - 00:00 | RE Village DLC - 11:46 | ESO Firesong Preview - 24:37 | Signalis - 44:31 | Triangle Strategy - 1:07:21 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Making An Ass...2022-11-081h 42

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 253 - 'You Can Swing For Sex Or Not At All' OR Shatter Remastered Deluxe, Gears Of War, & When Game Lore Goes Too FarIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the World Series of baseball, when Brian and Chris’ teams are pitted against each other. They also discuss Dicey Dungeons, the beginning of the game rush which marks the end of 2022, Brian’s review-in-progress of Shatter Remastered Deluxe, and Chris’ fatigue with the way the Gears of War franchise has changed over the years. Finally, the boys discuss how to strike a good balance when it comes to lore in games. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Dicey Dungeons - 13:45 | Pokemon Violet & Scarlet / November Game Rush - 15:36 | Shatter Remast...2022-11-021h 53

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 252 - Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, Marvel Snap, & Fueled Up (feat. Will Borger) OR ‘On A Scale From 1 To Mega Man X’In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver are joined by special guest Will Borger to talk about Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, Marvel Snap, the Steam Deck, Fueled Up, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Triangle Of Sadness/Troll 2 | Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (Final Review) - 15:08 | Marvel Snap - 25:06 | How Chris Is Using His Steam Deck - 35:44 | Fueled Up (Final Review) - 1:04:55 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Sex, Politics, and Religion | ++When Megaman X Descended From The Mountain | The Tablet He Dropped | +If You're Down For The Torah | ++Meandering | +Overcooked Butt | The PS2...2022-10-251h 20

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 251 - ‘Nacho Average Podcast’ (feat. Brandon Hunt) OR Overwatch 2, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, Her Name Was FireIn this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Brandon Hunt to discuss TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Her Name Was Fire, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, and Overwatch 2, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - 17:11 | Her Name Was Fire - 36:09 | Azure Strike Gunvolt 3 - 47:36 | Overwatch 2 - 57:40 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++Nacho Average Podcast | ++Tougher Chibi Style | Dark Side Of The Foot | Series Ten | Ashe Is The Carl Clover Of Overwatch 2 | +More People Who Are Dirt Like Me | [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is ho...2022-10-211h 19

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 250 - Video Game Memories Of Our Youth (feat. Justin Koreis) OR 'Sending Poutine By Mail'In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, & Chris Shriver are joined by Justin Koreis to discuss their earliest gaming memories, big moments in their gaming lives, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Justin's Outrage At Being Excluded From Horizon Hate-Fest - 1:25 | Our Early Gaming Memories - 4:58 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Sending Poutine By Mail | +Poutine, The Ticking Time Bomb | PoutineCast 2022 | +Praying To Santa | +When I Got An Xbox I Knew Santa Wasn't Real | Can't Wait To Kill That | Beedrill Is Tight | Can You Move Over? I've Got This Whistle | +Magikarp Is Tuna | +...2022-10-121h 37

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 249 - Horizon Zero Dawn Remake Leak, Proteus, & Absolute Tactics (feat. Will Borger) OR 'Young, Dumb, & Full Of Bees'DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by Will Borger to discuss the Horizon Zero Dawn Remake leak, Proteus, Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Horizon Zero Dawn Remake Leak - 8:00 | Proteus - 52:14 | Gaming On The Go - 1:01:50 | Eyuden Chronicles, TombStar, & Monster Train - 1:06:33 | Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy - 1:12:30 | Valuing Games, The Best Game Names, and More POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Coming Back With Some Heat | +The Throat Goat | +Bebop & Doopadoo | +The Adventures Of Boopadoop +Grunty, Goddess of Rot | +Young...2022-10-051h 30

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 246 - Splatoon 3 Impressions, Disney's Lorcana, & Unsighted: ReviewIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about their impressions of Splatoon 3, Disney’s new Lorcana TCG, early impressions of The Last Of Us Part 1 remake, Brian’s review of Unsighted, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Splatoon 3 - 18:55 | Lorcana, Disney's TCG - 38:21 | D23 - 48:57 | Unsighted - 58:53 | Last Of Us Part 1 Remake - 1:12:41 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +A Really Long Polish Sausage | I Think I Left My Oven On | +My Brain Feels Like It Lacks Oxygen | ++Squid Kid Verdun | If You Don't Have A Safe, Get A Safe...2022-09-131h 30

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 236 - Watashi Wa Brian Desu (わたしはブリアンです)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Hollow Knight, Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle, Pocket Crystal League, educational games for adults, the scope creep and sprawl of many modern games, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod Chris Beat Hollow Knight - 0:26 | Elder Scrolls Online High Isle - 26:53 | Educational Games For Adults, Where Are They? - 47:28 | Are Modern Games Too Expansive? - 1:00:23 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Steel Soul AKA When You Die In The Game...2022-06-281h 38

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 229 - Be Still, My Beating VaginaIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Brian’s thoughts on Variable Barricade’s True Ending, Josh’s early access impressions of Dune: The Spice Wars, our evolving thoughts on movie appreciation, and Brian’s first impressions of Overboard! (potential spoilercast incoming). Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 18:47 - Variable Barricade True Ending (Brian - Thoughts) | 22:32 - Dune Spice Wars (Josh - First Impressions) | 45:06 - Lets Talk About Movies For a Bit | 1:20:46 - Overboard! (Brian - First Impressions) | POTENT...2022-05-031h 31

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 228 - Life & TichondriusIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Brian’s final review of Variable Barricade, Josh revisiting Team Fortress 2, modding arcade cabinets and digital pinball tables, and whether or not Valve will abandon the Steam Deck. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 6:14 - Team Fortress 2 In 2022 Is Still Fun… But A Bot Hellscape (Josh) | 13:50 - Will Valve Abandon The Steam Deck? | 47:03 - Variable Barricade Final Review (Brian) | 57:07 - Modding Arcade Cabinets and Digital Pinball (Chris) | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH...2022-04-271h 17

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 227 - A Dating-Sim Worthy ManIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about guilt when using game guides, the Playdate handheld, the dearth of 2022 games (we know about), Brian’s review impressions of Variable Barricade and The Cruel King & The Great Hero, and Josh’s review impressions of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 11:04 - Variable Barricade Early Review & Impressions (Brian) | 32:20 - LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga Review & Impressions (Josh) | 53:42 - The Cruel King & The Great Hero Impr...2022-04-191h 50

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 225 - Really Puts The Gravy On The Sandwich (feat. Ronny Barrier)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver are joined by returning guest host Ronny Barrier to discuss Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Guilty Gear Strive’s version of Testament, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Tunic, Hollow Knight, and gravy sandwiches. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 19:57 - Guilty Gear Strive Testament Character Impressions (Brian & Ronny) | 24:44 - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Is A Real Game (Brian & Ronny Review) | 43:23 - Tunic Is Real Good (Josh & Ronny) | 1:09:43 - Chris Likes Hollow Knight (Chris) | 1:28:34 - Young Souls (Brian) | 1:40:17 - Ti...2022-03-291h 56

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 220 - 220 At 2:22 On 2/22/2022In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Dread Rookie Mode, Vampire Survivors, Cyberpunk, Brian reviews Sifu, and Chris touches on the Uncharted movie. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 2:20 - Super Mario Galaxy On Switch | 14:21 - Metroid Dread Rookie Mode | 26:18 - Vampire Survivors | 34:07 - Cyberpunk 2077 1.5 & New-Gen Versions | 52:59 - Cuphead Show | 55:08 - Uncharted The Movie (Review - Chris) | 1:17:12 - Sifu (Review - Brian)| POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +++A Pale...2022-02-221h 52

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 219 - Link’s Crossbow Training Nostalgia Trip (feat. Will Borger & Logan Plant)In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by Will Borger to talk about the recent Nintendo Direct. Brian and Will review King Of Fighters XV, Brian gives his review of Infernax and Gunvolt Chronicles, and Chris touches on the Horizon Zero Dawn Frozen Wilds DLC. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 1:35 - Earthbound Beginnings | 9:24 - Metroid Dread Easy Mode | 13:51 - Mario Strikers Battle League | 18:22 - Front Mission | 21:24 - Advance Wars 1+2 | 24:32 - Fire Emblem Warriors | 30:05 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land | 35:55...2022-02-151h 41

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 217 - The Comic Book, The Cereal, The FlamethrowerIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the Sony acquisition of Bungie, impressions of Baiken in Guilty Gear Strive, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, a new Gunvolt Chronicles game, and a full review of new Drinkbox Game Pass game; Nobody Saves The World! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 4:39 - Sony Bought Bungie | 39:14 - Halo TV Show | 43:51 - New Guilty Gear Strive Character: Baiken (Brian) | 46:15 - Gunvolt Chronicles (Brian - Early Impressions) | 53:13 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Chris) | 1:10:18 - Rainbow Six...2022-02-011h 54

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 215: The Best Games Of 2021 (feat. Mitchell Saltzman)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver are joined by the fantastic Mitchell Saltzman to talk about 2021 and all of their favorite games of the year, with each host highlighting the best games, as well as their “Critic’s Choice” Game of the Year and their “Heart Choice” Game of the Year. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 2:18 - Game of the Year & Guidelines Introduction | 3:38 - Guilty Gear: Strive (Mitch/Brian) | 7:08 - Resident Evil: Village (Chris) | 11:59 - Tales of Arise (Josh) | ...2022-01-191h 57

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 213 - I Survived 2021 And All I Got Was This Lousy Episode (Halo Infinite Spoilercast)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss Returnal, and how it feels for Brian to be playing it starting now. Chris also touches on Resident Evil Village, and we round out the episode with our Halo Infinite Spoiler-free discussion and spoilercast. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 3:19 - Returnal (Almost a Year Later) | 1:14:21 - Resident Evil Village | 1:37:58 - Halo Infinite Spoiler-free Discussion | 2:13:09 - Halo Infinite Spoilercast | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Yelling Out Into...2022-01-052h 47

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 212 - Merry KermisIn this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver discuss some future spoilercasts and Game of the Year discussions (in the coming days and weeks) and Brian’s thoughts on Asteroids: Recharged and Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. They also talk about illness, exercise, and allergies, as well as the power of the 3080 Ti graphics card, impressions of Forza Horizon 5 and Psychonauts, and more! After the outro, we also have a Hawkeye spoilercast. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:10 - Kermit & Muppet Christmas Carol | 3:46 - Ch...2021-12-292h 26

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 211 - I Don't Want To Have Huge HolesIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss Spider-Man: Now Way Home impressions, Arcane, Final Fantasy XIV server stress, Analogue Pocket, a brief impromptu bit on Game of the Year, and more! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:10 - Graphics Card: Obtained | 8:14 - Spider-Man No Way Home Impressions 23:56 - Halo infinite Stuff 32:06 - Final Fantasy XIV Is Suffering From Success 45:27 - Chris Started Watching Arcane 1:00:26 - Early Game Of The Year Discussion 1:07:52 - Analogue Pocket PSA POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES...2021-12-221h 18

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 209 - Sweaty Spartan BoyIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss Brian’s review of Halo Infinite’s campaign, mics, bikes, and graphics cards, as well as Fortnite, Star Wars, BlazBlue’s new rollback netcode, and more! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Forged In The Fires of Mount Doom | ++++Sweaty Spartan Boy | +Unprepared and Unawares | Put A Sticker Over It | +My Surroundings Are Not Great | TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 2:00 - Mic Talk | 4:28 - A Slew of Random...2021-12-071h 44

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 205 - The Harriet TubmanIn this special episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about Call of Duty: Vanguard, Inscryption, Mario Party Superstars, Forza Horizon 5, and Pikmin Bloom. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy it. Thanks, each & every one of you for listening to our show. This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +You Look Homeless | ++The Perfect Evolution Of Beards | +She's Good At Things...Unlike Me | ++Secret Missions Of The Civil War | +++The Harriet Tubman | ++Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: The...2021-11-091h 24

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 200 - Our Top 5 Games Of All Time (feat. Sam Adams)In this very special episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, & Joshua Mobley are joined by Sam Adams to celebrate 200 episodes, their Top 5 Games Of All Time, & more. We truly hope you enjoy it. Thanks, each & every one of you for listening to our show. This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:31 - How Does It Feel To Do 200 Episodes? | 01:27 - The History Of The Platformers Podcast | 6:10 - Top 5 Games Of All Time / Is Brian’s V Too Deep? | 8:45 - Brian’s #5 - Pokemon Yellow / Red...2021-10-202h 32

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 198 - Kissing My Hands Just To Feel Something (Our Favorite Games Of All Time #11-15)In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver talk about the Halo Infinite multiplayer flight (again), the Hobbit-ization of Brian, Potions Craft, Death’s Gambit: Afterlife, and continue the Countdown To Episode 200 with #11-15 on each of our Favorite Games Of All Time. Enjoy! This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++Just Gonna Seduce The Camera Real Quick | ++Going Full Hobbit | They Called Them ‘Judo’ Pants | +3/4 Length Waterproof Pants | Waterproof Pants | The Hobbitting of Brian Barnett | +The Hair O...2021-10-061h 58

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 194 - I Know This One Back Woods And Four WoodsIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the Genshin Impact, Shang-Chi, the Control “The Foundation” DLC, Brian’s boundless energy, and much more. This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. Enjoy! POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES: +Did You Just Have The Intercourse? | Nobody Has Energy After The Intercourse | Don’t Go Anywhere With That, Brian | Half A Garbage Day | +Ripped Abs & Ripping Ass | +Banh Mi On A Pita | ++Dried Out Like A California Raisin | ++The Clearest Pee | If Your Pee Is Beet Red | ...2021-09-081h 39

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 192 - Let The Thirst Guide You (feat. IGN's Hannah Hoolihan)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley are once again joined by IGN’s Hannah Hoolihan. Brian reviews Boyfriend Dungeon, we briefly touch on 12 Minutes, Rockstar's games, and Disgaea. This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. Enjoy! POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES: These Two Chuckleheads | What’s-His-Face-Robinson | Catholics, Am I Right? | The Blood Of Christ Compels You, Am I Right? | I Just Wanna Be Pure | You're Entitled To Your Wrong Opinion | I Sure Did This | +Cheerios Of Disagreement | +Ambadexturoxity | +++Let The Thirst Guide You | TO...2021-08-241h 38

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 184 - Hopped Up On ConfusionDESCRIPTION: In this episode, Brian Barnett, Josh Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss Brian’s impressions of the TOEM demo, Brian’s band announcement, Chris’ thoughts of Mario Golf, Josh’s thoughts on Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, and Chris has a breakdown about mice with more than two buttons! This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. Enjoy! PROMO: Review the show on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of it on Twitter to @platformerspod or @ribnax for a copy of the Fire Emblem-like game (and acco...2021-06-301h 12

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 178 - A Hefty ClackDESCRIPTION: In this episode, Brian Barnett, Josh Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss the GameCube, Brian’s final thoughts on Prey 2017, the current state of the remaster/remake, a bit more of Returnal, and more. This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and will be archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. Enjoy! TOPICS: Introductions - 0:10 Playing GameCube Again - 0:28 Eternal Darkness & Pikmin - 12:10 Returnal - 20:56 Game of the Year Contenders (So Far) - 30:47 The Great Ratchet Debate - 34:39 Prey - 39:16 Which Arkane Game Should People Start With? - 50:38 The State of Remakes & Re...2021-05-191h 24

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 176 - Torpedo TubeDESCRIPTION: In this episode, Brian Barnett, Josh Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss Brian’s review of Skate City, Chris’s early thoughts on Returnal, as well as the PlayStation + Discord update and the reveal of the upcoming Marvel film release dates. This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and will be archived on YouTube. Enjoy! EDITOR’S NOTE: The correct term IS actually “torpedo tube.” The Wikipedia article even redirects “torpedo bay” queries TO “torpedo tube,” so I was right and didn’t even realize it. Feels good, man. - Brian TOPICS: Introd...2021-05-041h 16

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 175 - A Little Self-Loathing And I, Too Will AscendDESCRIPTION: In this episode, Brian Barnett, Josh Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss Brian’s first Dragon Ball FighterZ competitive event, Josh’s experience with Ghostrunner, Chris’ latest VR outings, and much more. Enjoy! TOPICS: Introductions - 0:10 Coming Down The Pike - 0:37 Reading - 2:05 Dragon Ball FighterZ “No Blocking Thursday #4” (Brian) - 6:20 Ghostrunner (Josh) - 25:06 Cozy Grove (Josh) - 31:45 Tunic Demo (Brian & Chris) - 34:52 Venture Bros. (Brian) - 51:01 Spirit Swap (Brian) - 53:57 Tetris - 55:28 Oculus Showcase & VR News (Chris) - 1:01:43 Top Golf VR (Chris) - 1:03:03 Until You Fall (Chris) - 1:07:25 The Lab (Chris) - 1:10:07 Outro - 1:14:27 ...2021-04-271h 21

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 169 - If You’re Just Joining The Human Race (feat. Audrey Barnett)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Josh Mobley, and Chris Shriver (with a special cameo by Audrey Barnett) discuss Super Mario 3D World, Brian’s new Dark Souls III SL1 challenge run, virtual reality, the Texas freeze disaster, and so much more. Enjoy! Topics: Introductions - 0:00 The Texas Disasters - 0:58 Outriders - 5:40 Fringe - 16:56 Super Mario 3D World & Bowser’s Fury - 23:09 Dark Souls III Soul Level 1 - 44:02 Virtual Reality - 1:01:34 Guilty Gear Beta Lobbies in Fighting Games Matchmaking Bioshock Potential Episode Titles: The One After The Texas Disaster If You’re Just Joining The Human...2021-03-062h 00

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 168 - We Already Have A GeorgeIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Josh Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Chris’ venture into Demon’s Souls, Brian’s experiences with Grindstone, Lunark, and Loop Hero, and so much more. Enjoy! Topics: Introductions - 0:00 “The Superior Mario Game” - 0:24 Demon’s Souls PS5 - 2:37 The Last of Us Casting News - 23:21 Grindstone - 28:53 Snood - 41:34 Control - 44:03 Dead Space - 50:11 Portal 2 - 52:04 Left 4 Dead - 55:00 Super Mario Galaxy - 1:02:12 Lunark - 1:31:59 Loop Hero - 1:35:38 Potential Episode Titles: The Brian Barnett Defense Force But, Like, What About Mario 3D Land Nailed With Cat Poop Preschool Ch...2021-02-111h 53

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 167 - Return Of The Obra Dinn Spoilercast (feat. Audrey Barnett and Ronny Barrier)In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by special guests Audrey Barnett and Ronny Barrier to discuss the masterful Lucas Pope mystery game; Return Of The Obra Dinn. Enjoy! Topics: Introductions - 0:00 Spoiler-Free Thoughts Tips & Tricks If You Want To Play - 14:40 Spoiler-Filled Discussion - 19:30 Potential Episode Titles: Keeping The Grift Going You Had Me At ‘Insurance Adjuster’ Female Body Inspector It’s Too Heavy Krillin Shoes No, That Guy Was Spiked Don’t Assume The Kraken’s Gender Part Of The Ship, Part Of The Crew An Orgy Of Rewards For Paying Attention Cabin Stab...2021-01-302h 12

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 163 - David Bowie Banana HammockIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Cyberpunk 2077, The Game Awards (and some cool new titles which were announced there), Demon’s Souls, Devil May Cry 5, as well as Brian’s first IGN review, which covers Gears 5: Hivebusters. Enjoy! Potential Episode Titles: A Nice Trim-Up The Oppressive Curls of Newt Scamander Hades Is Untouchable A Twinkle in Geoff Keighley’s Eye David Bowie Banana Hammock Nero and His Church Buddies Josh is a Gross Corpo Faster, Cheaper, Deadlier The Under of Nothingness Because I’m Wicked Smaat If You Have The Means, C...2020-12-162h 07

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 162 - JoJo Siwa’s Bizarre AdventureIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk at length about the Series X and PS5, Chris loses his mind while talking about Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, and Josh doesn’t get to talk about anything because the episode went too long! Enjoy! Potential Episode Titles: Brian Barnett-Specific Issues Every Bird Leads To Treasure If We Wanted To, We Could Be Good Miles Javis: Indie Band A Rock Solid 60 Frames Per Second, Until It Isn’t JoJo Siwa’s Bizarre Adventure The King Jellyfish Cometh There Are Dozens Of Us, Literally Dozens If The...2020-11-302h 26

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 159 - I'm Here To Murder / Be Murdered (feat. Brandon Hunt and Audrey Barnett)In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by special returning guests, Brandon Hunt and Audrey Barnett, to discuss Batman, Among Us, repetitive motion pain, and so much more. Also returning is a fan-favorite, but oft-forgotten segment, “Audrey’s Book Corner,” which includes a brief discussion of Midnight Sun, romance novels, and more. Rejected Episode Titles: No Relation, But Legally Yes, But Not Raised In The South By A Band Of Roving Pizzas Please, Call Me Personal Pan. Pizza Was My Father Pizza The Hunt They Died Once Every Ten Years If I Will May A Little Someth...2020-10-252h 00

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 155 - Edged By SonyIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss the PS5 reveal stream and the calamitous pre-order rollout. Buckle up, because this one goes places! Rejected Episode Titles: A Nightmare Of A World Songs About Bedrooms Myyyyyyyyyy Proooooooooooooo The PlayStation 5 Can Kill 99.99% Of Germs Another One Of These Hard Truths: Deal With It Someone Needs To Prune The Whomping Willow Steve Harvey In The Jungle with Tom Holland Nobody Is Gonna Take That Sitting Down From Don Mattrick That Guy Kinda Looked Like A Weiner A Face You Want To Punch A Case Of...2020-09-192h 26

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 154 - One Of The Hosts Is A Serial Killer, But Which One? (feat. Andrew Wolf)In this episode, Brian Barnett and special guest Andrew Wolf (Nintendeal & Amiibo Alerts Founder / Editor-In-Chief), review A Short Hike, discuss the upcoming generation of video game consoles and Nintendo’s position, reminisce about PAX, show love to their PR friends’ excellent taste in games, and so much more (and in such a short episode, too!). We hope you enjoy the show. Rejected Episode Titles: A Short Episode / A Short Podcast / A Short Review Cranking Up The Weird One Of The Hosts Is A Serial Killer, But Which One? Five Refrigerator Units A Sea of Unmasked People Hot...2020-09-111h 05

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 153 - Bake Your Enemies Into A PieIn this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Marvel’s Avengers and several smaller games like Spinch, Witcheye, Windbound, Deadly Premonition 2, and Ary & the Secret of Seasons. They also talk about the tastiest hamburger toppings, Magic: The Gathering, and more. Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: Brian, Josh & The Lack Of Long Weekends I Tried To Say “Spinach” & Missed We Know Good Boys & We Doth Know Good Ladies The Worst Thing To Happen To Hamburgers Since Sliced Bread An Animal-Style Man American Cheese Sucks Wanna Get Sloppy With It? Tweeting Out Things About How Life Is Terrib...2020-09-051h 47

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 150 - The Last of Us Part II SpoilercastIn this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by Brandon Hunt, Joe Deegan, and Devin DeVoue to dive deep into a discussion of The Last of Us Part II. Spoilers abound, following a short introduction and spoiler-free discussion, so listen at your own risk! Rejected Episode Titles: Check Those Corners, Baybee Brian Is A Monster Enjoy The Last of Us Part II Responsibly The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Good Point I Like My Trauma “Hypothetical” To...2020-07-212h 58

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 149 - A Very Nice New Game PriceIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about the current state of gaming, what we know about PS5 and Xbox Series X, and what it means for the future of gaming. They also talk about the Far Cry 6 leak, Sony’s investment in Epic, and Brian reviews Ruiner and talks about his preview impressions of Mortal Shell. Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: Chris Shriver’s Name Is My Name, Too Cosplaying As Super Saiyan 1 George Lucas Topics: Update: Destiny 2 - 0:00 News: Next-Gen Console Prices - 5:01 News: PS5 Box Art Design Reveal - 6:49 News: Sony’s $250m Investment in Epi...2020-07-111h 27

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 148 - Why Don’t You Fantasize About A Grenade LauncherIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about Persona 5 Royal, Dark Souls, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the length of games, the failure (?) of Shadow of the Colossus, Chris’ SPOILER FREE thoughts on The Last Of Us Part II, and much more. Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: Not An Anime Boy I’m A Chef Shifu I’m A Sh**-Sifter Are You A Weeb? Ryuji Is A Lot, But He’s Also You/Brian A Nerd Potluck Calendar Man I Remember When I Slayed The Nameless King Play The One With The Guy A Kinect Yankee In King Art...2020-07-032h 05

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 147 - The Ainur & The BoopnorIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about Persona 5 Royal, The Last Of Us Part II, Dead By Daylight, and Cyberpunk 2077, and uncover a mystery for the ages... Rejected Episode Titles: I’m Not Done The Game I Cried A Lot, I Drank Heavily Conan O’Brien In A Beaver Hat My Grandfather Built This Computer With His Own Hands The Mystery of Who Played Dead By Daylight With Brian Off The Hook Perk: Know Wherever I Was A Weird Cyberpunk Mind Vacation Topics: Persona 5 Royal - 0:20 The Last Of Us Part II - 9:44 Dead By Dayl...2020-06-261h 51

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 146 - The One About The PlayStation 5 Reveal EventIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss the PlayStation 5 reveal event. Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: Is This The Last Console Before I Die I Thrive On Sadness Trapt Welcome To Geometry 101 Introducing The ClamStation 5 A Clam, An Icecream Sandwich, Or A Taco A Brisk Adventure Lombabies The Meat And Potatoes of Fun The Filet Minon of Games You Want A Hamburger? You Need To Tell Me If There’s A Kraken Or It’s Entrapment Lady and Gentlemen Topics: The Best Intro Of All Time - 0:00 Gods and Monsters Stadia Game Leak - 6:34 Horizon 2 - 8:04 PlayStation 5 Reve...2020-06-131h 59

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 145 - I Have It On Uplay (feat. IGN’s Mitchell Saltzman)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and special guest Mitchell Saltzman (IGN) talk about the resurgence of rollback netcode fighting games in the era of COVID, Assassin’s Creed’s new-ish direction (and where Prince of Persia fits in), Larian Studios, What We Do In The Shadows, and much, much more. Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: Hi, I’m Drake Lazlo Jackie Daytona: Normal Human Bartender I’ve Got My New Team There’s Always Money In The Banana Stand Rollback To The Good Old Days It’s An Assassin’s Creed Revelation What If Halo 3 Was DLC For Halo 2 I’m Hot Under...2020-05-291h 33

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 142 - 522 Bells, AmericanIn this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, Chris Shriver (kind of) Nicole Martinez talk about Animal Crossing, Hidden Through Time, Castlevania Season 3, the Guilty Gear Strive Closed Beta, arcade sticks, the price and controller for the PlayStation 5, and much more! Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: The Coronavirus Podcast, Sponsored By Hello Fresh I Will Be That Doofus Flip Them Turnips, Baby 522 Bells American I Need You To Leave The Abbey “Chris, Caught Having Sex With Uncharted In A Closet, Was No Longer Welcome Within The Abbey” Why Am I On This Podcast? A Game of Thrones-Like World With Puppets and No Sex ...2020-04-202h 03

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 140 - Hacky, Slashy, Anger, War, and T***ies (feat. Rebecca June Lane)In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Rebecca June Lane talk about Bloodroots, Dragon Ball FighterZ Season 3, One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, God of War, and even Amadeus. Enjoy! WARNING: God Of War (Reboot) spoilers abound, starting with the God of War discussion and peppered throughout the rest of the episode. Maybe duck out if you haven’t played it, once you get to that point. Rejected Episode Titles: Did I F*** It Up?! I Almost Forgot I Had To Say Something I’m Cold, But Also Hot. Who Am I? A Very Purp...2020-03-062h 09

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 139 - Thank FinallyIn this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley join the Brotherhood of Dawn as they infiltrated the Crimson Keep! Just kidding, they only talk about video games, movies, and nerd stuff, as usual. If you want to see what they talked about, check the Topic list below, and enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: I Don’t Really Care For Cowboys A Bottle Full Of Slugs “Going Back To My Original Point…” Quicksilver Is No Flash There’s Always A Bad Seed It’s Comic Books, Bro, Everybody Comes Back Everybody Keeps Talking About These Calls Of Duty Brian’s Very Soapy Box The Heat I...2020-02-182h 03

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 137 - Achievement Unlocked: Fatherhood! (feat. GameSpot's Joshua Mobley)In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx, Sparklite, Dark Devotion, Tokyo Ghoul: re Call to Exist, and Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, and Brian opens up about what it’s like to be a new father. Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: Kind Of Revolutionary Disappointed, No Matter What In This Economy Topics: Fatherhood - 0:37 Half-Life: Alyx - 5:15 Legends of Runeterra / Star Wars Living Card Game - 16:05 Sparklite - 24:46 Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order - 42:10 Dark Devotion - 58:54 Tokyo Ghoul: re Call To Exist - 1:06:37 Tags: #Entertainment #Podcast #VideoGames #JediFallenOrder #HalfLifeAlyx #LegendsOfRuneterra #Sparklite #DarkDevotion #To...2019-11-211h 19

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 135 - I Get Knocked Down (feat. GameSpot's Joshua MobleyIn this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Gears of War 5, Creature in the Well, Catherine: Full Body, and Borderlands 3 as Brian tries his best to hold back coughs from his trip to Vancouver. Rejected Episode Titles: None this week, sorry! Topics: Gears 5 - 0:23 Creature In The Well - 46:45 Catherine: Full Body - 1:02:28 Creature In The Well (Continued) - 1:09:53 Borderlands 3 - 1:12:51 Tags: #Entertainment #Podcast #VideoGames #Gears5 #Borderlands3 #CreatureInTheWell #CatherineFullBody 2019-09-151h 36

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 133 - I Don't Know Why I Like This (feat. GameSpot's Joshua Mobley)In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by Joshua Mobley and the pair talk about Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Disneyland, Void Bastards, demos, and more. Rejected Episode Titles: It’s Not Just Confirmation Bias Julyteenth What Happens At The End Of Titanic? Metrosekirols Josh’s Vampire Express Nobody Expects The Inquisition Topics: The Titanic - 0:18 E3 - 4:19 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - 6:31 Disneyland - 6:59 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 - 11:10 Bloodstained & Castlevania - 14:17 Void Bastards - 17:56 Code Vein: Network Test - 31:58 Josh’s Vampire Session - 37:55 Bloodroots Demo - 38:58 A Plague Tale: Innocence - 42:18 Brian’s Recent Nintendeal Reviews- 47:41 Crystal Crisis...2019-07-041h 13

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 132 - Drunk Texting Valve (feat. GameSpot’s Lily Zaldivar)In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by Joshua Mobley and Lily Zaldivar (GameSpot) and the trio talk about Brian’s continued journey through The Simpsons. They also talk about Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Monster Hunter: World VS Dauntless, Josh’s obsession with card games, and the newly-revealed handheld gaming device; PlayDate. Rejected Episode Titles: Hot Take: The Simpsons Is Good Wreaking Havoc On The Monster Community Life Is A Roguelike I’m In The Game Already Let's Make A PlayDate Topics: The Simpsons & Simpsons Video Games - 1:40 Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 22:50 The Pokemon Card Game - 35:51 Yu-Gi...2019-05-241h 56

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 128 - A Wet $20 (feat. Josh Mobley)In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about video game burnout, Jedi Fallen Order, new and upcoming Switch indie games, upcoming coverage, Star Wars Celebration, and much more. Enjoy! Rejected Episode Titles: Jedi Gonk Droid “Cool Boy” Plo Koon Haircut Bros. We Perform A Little Bit Bigger Topics: Jedi Fallen Order - 0:50 Getting Burned Out On Video Games - 5:50 Brian’s Next eShop Explore Feature - 8:00 Odallus: The Dark Call - 8:34 The Red Strings Club - 9:21 The World Next Door - 10:58 Overwhelm - 15:22 Ape Out - 23:28 Revisiting Borderlands - 33:28 Darksiders: Warmastered Edition - 43:28 Upcoming Coverage - 49:30 Random Thoughts - 51:2...2019-04-091h 15

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 126 - Captain Marvel Review & Spoilercast (feat. Audrey Barnett)In this episode, Brian and special guest Audrey Barnett talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Captain Marvel. We begin with a spoiler-free discussion, which includes our thoughts on the film and how we feel it compares to some other recent Marvel films, then we crack it wide open in a spoiler-filled discussion. Enjoy!2019-03-2053 min

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) PodcastEpisode 120 - The Best Games of 2018 (feat. Andrew Wolf)This week Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Andrew Wolf talk about the absolute best games of 2018. Each host gives their top recommendations, their honorable mentions, and then vote to determine The Platformers’ 2018 Game of the Year. Rejected Episode Titles: #Shook Andrew Wolf News Flash: Smashing Feels Good You Get Smashed, You Smash, Then You Smash Topics: Every Major Release of 2018 - 4:38 Andrew Wolf’s Favorite Games of 2018 - 14:49 Brian Barnett’s Favorite Games of 2018 - 20:50 Gris - 20:50 Dragon Ball FighterZ - 26:56 Joshua Mobley’s Favorite Games of 2018 - 31:31 Brian’s Disgaea 1 Complete Accolades surprise - 33:05 Honorable Mentions: Valkyria Chronicles 4 - 34:50 Chasm - 35...2018-12-131h 03