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A Gamer Looks At 40Ep 136: Final Fantasy 9 (Part 1) - Nostalgia Bait or Love Letter to the PastAll aboard the Final Fantasy 9 train! After the cyberpunk leanings of FF7 and the emotional love story of FF8, Square again pivoted to the past for their game of the future. The result is a glorious blend of high fantasy, in depth character building, and an emotional connection that's among the best in the entire franchise. On this episode, we talk precious first impressions and the incredible cast.STARRING (all handles from BlueSky)Barry Carenza (@hawkhellfire)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)Eric of the...
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A Gamer Looks At 40Ep 135: Final Fantasy 8 (Part 2) - Story, Characters, and Second ChancesLast week, we explored those vital first impressions and those crippling realizations of Final Fantasy 8. This week, we peel back the onion even further, discussing story, characters, card games, and what we feel would improve the experience if a re-remaster were ever to occur. STARRING (all handles from BlueSky)Barry Carenza (@hawkhellfire)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@CapesAndJunk)Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found (@mom_found)Mike of the Distorted Illuminations Yo...
2025-12-151h 36
A Gamer Looks At 40Ep 134: Final Fantasy 8 (Part 1) - First Steps Into a Bizarre, Beautiful WorldAccording to the internet, fans, and anybody with opinions to share, Final Fantasy 8 is a C-tier entry in the franchise. Despite raking in millions of dollars and rave reviews upon release, this oft maligned experience doesn't have many supporters. Or does it? On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we attempt to separate fact from fiction and examine those amazing first impressions along with those down the line realizations. STARRING (all handles from BlueSky)Barry Carenza (@hawkhellfire)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Eddie Varnell (@thatretrocode) of the B...
2025-12-081h 18
Retro HangoverTwisted Metal: Virtual Vehicular Violence (ft. Kade Call)Kade Call of Gaming Memories makes his triumphant return to the show after several years to satisfy his sweet tooth and talk about Twisted Metal for the Sony Playstation!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Kade Call Bio: Miyamoto the Father, Kojima the Son & Carmack the Holy Ghost appeared to me in vision commanding me to create the one true gaming podcast. Instagram: @gaming_memories_pod on Instagram Website: Kade's Website ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attr...
2025-11-161h 46
Retro HangoverF.E.A.R.: The Clone Wars (ft. Nomad)You'd think the "creepy girl with long black hair" trope would get old after awhile, but... Nope, still horrifying. Add a serious grudge and the ability to explode people into a red mist with your mind and you've got yourself a recipe for terror. We close out this year's Spooptoberfest with Nomad of the Retro Wildlands podcast joining us to bullet-time our way through F.E.A.R.!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Nomad . Instagram: @retrowildlands on Instagram YouTube: Nomad on YouTube Facebook: Nomad's Facebook page
2025-10-192h 14
Play Along PodcastChrono Trigger & Final Fantasy 9 w/ Eric (The Unlockables)In this month's episode Ben is joined by Eric of The Unlockables to discuss their times with Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 9!You can find The Unlockables here!https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcastFind all of our socials as well as our discord server here!:https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PSTIntro and outro music is done by https://boqeh.bandcamp.comMusic Break 1: Boss Battle (Chrono Trigger)Music Break 2: The Place I'll Return To Someday (FF9)
2025-06-172h 25
Gaming MemoriesNavigating Kingdom Hearts w/ Eric from UnlockablesEric is the host of the Unlockables podcast & a Kingdom Hearts SAGE. We chat the games that shaped him growing up and he gives me the lowdown on the total arc of Kingdom Hearts. Check out more Eric here : https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast
2025-04-181h 54
Main Quest Podcast102 - Kingdom Hearts (w/ Eric Gess)Player VS Podcast continues with one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time - Kingdom Hearts! Is this game, this franchise, as messy as people claim it to be? Join Eric Gess (Unlockables/Guiding Keys) and I as we break down Tetsuya Nomura's debut JRPG classic and find out if this crossover of the new millennium is worth checking out today Find Unlockables/Guiding Keys here! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store!
2025-04-143h 03
Unlockables: The Story of Video GamesFire Emblem Engage feat. Alejandro of A Random Gamer's Corner and Nick of Friday Night GamecastAlejandro and Nick join Eric to talk about the latest entry in the Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem Engage! Is the gameplay good enough to carry Engage to success, or will a subpar story and social aspect cause it to fall short?
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2025-04-051h 55Unlockables: The Story of Video GamesSuper Mario WorldAfter a harrowing encounter with the Nostalgia Reaper, Eric is sent off on a wild adventure to re-experience the games that meant the most to him. First on the list is Super Mario World, the first game Eric ever played!
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2025-04-021h 05Unlockables: The Story of Video GamesRick Firestone of Pixel Project RadioFriend of the show Rick Firestone stops by the Unlockables to talk about the inspiration behind Pixel Project Radio, Rick and Eric's shared love and adoration of Final Fantasy IX, some of their favorite works of music in the video game space and more!
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2025-04-011h 47Unlockables: The Story of Video GamesDave Jackson of Tales from the BacklogFriend of the show Dave Jackson stops by this week to talk about his show, Tales from the Backlog. Eric and Dave discuss his inspiration for the show, his other podcast A Top 3, our preferences for video games over movies and television, Dave's personal gaming history, his love of Fromsoft games, and of course a tiny bit of Elden Ring discussion.
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2025-03-291h 30Unlockables: The Story of Video GamesKeith Gasper of the Main Quest PodcastFor the first official episode of the podcast, Eric is joined by the man, the myth, the legend himself; Keith of the Main Quest Podcast. Eric and Keith talk at length about Keith's journey to chronicle his gaming journey on his podcast, the state of the modern video game industry, Final Fantasy 7, and plenty of jokes and shenanigans along the way!
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2025-03-291h 30Unlockables: The Story of Video GamesEpisode 0: Welcome to the UnlockablesWelcome to The Unlockables! The story of video games, the people who play them, and the memories made along the way. My name is Eric, I will be your host and in this podcast project we will talk about the stories of video games, our memories connected to them and how they shaped us! Thanks for listening and there will be many more to come!
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2025-03-2957 min
Still Loading PodcastStill Loading #345: Super Mario RPG w/ Matt Storm and Eric GessMARIO MONTH IS BACK! This year's theme is all RPGs! For the next 5 weeks I will be diving into a different Mario RPG game and of course I had to start off the the original Mario RPG game, Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars. Joining me to explore Mario's first foray into the RPG genre are friends of the show Matt Storm from Fun and Games Podcast and Eric Gess from the Unlockables Podcast. We discuss this game's legacy, how it setup Mario for future RPG games, why Booster absolutely rules and of course...
2025-03-032h 28
Remember 64Level 59 - 3D Pocket MonstersWe're taking our Pokemon battles to 3D as Eric fromThe Unlockables joins the show!Do the Pokemon Stadium games hold up? What about the Nintendo Switch Online experience? And how about that epic announcer!?We've launched aPatreon page where you can get episodes early and pre-show chats about pretty much anything and everything!PLUS, some free content is dropping on the page as well like mini reviews!patreon.com/remember64showBe sure to check out the SuperPod Podcast Network with a bunch of awesome shows and blogposts like ours!superpodnetwork.comFind more of Remember 64 on Bluesky, T
2025-02-201h 24
A Novel ConsoleANC Presents: Solid Boys: Operative BriefingOn this special ANC series, Chris is joined by Eric from The Unlockables Podcast, Keith from The Main Quest, and Thrak from The 3DO Experience to talk about the Metal Gear series. They talk about their history with the series, the creator, specific things they know, and most important, why they want to dive into the series. The Unlockables Podcast: https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcastThe 3DO Experience: https://linktr.ee/ThebarberwhogamesThe Main Quest: https://linktr.ee/MainQuestPodYou can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsole
2025-01-201h 20
Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastWhy Do We Play Video Games? | Roundtable Discussion (Ep. 123)We bring back roundtable discussions with this week's episode! Rick is joined by Charlie Young and Eric Gess (The Unlockables Podcast) to talk through the reasons we've gravitated toward video games throughout our childhoods as well as adult years. Power fantasies to escapism, rekindling old friendships to discovering new communities, honing a craft as one might an instrument to just relaxing with your spouse...the reasons are endless, but one thing is clear: there's almost no "wrong" way to enjoy this medium. Please enjoy the discussion, and look forward to more roundtable discussions in the future!Are Video...
2024-11-142h 05
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 177: The Advanced Way to PlayThe Gameboy Advance was released in 2001; the SP in 2003. Some consider these collectively to be the greatest handheld console of all time. So many classic titles are only now starting to see release on modern consoles, but the nostalgia never wavered. Eric from The Unloackables Podcast joins Matt & Geoff in indulging themselves in remembering when Nintendo finally turned the light on for the gamer on the go. You can find this episode's guest and The Unlockables Podcast on Twitter Enjoyed this console retrospective? We're voting for the next week on the next console w...
2024-09-271h 15
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 112: Kingdom Hearts ft. Eric (The Unlockables Podcast)For this episode Adam is joined by the Kingdom Hearts guru Eric from The Unlockables Podcast as we discuss the first Kingdom Hearts game!https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast
2024-09-061h 50
Tales from the Backlog125: Gris (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables)I was convinced to try out Gris after seeing a single screenshot, but in true gamer fashion, I bought it a few years before finally playing it. It took the backlog resolutions challenge in our Discord server to finally get me to play it, and unsurprisingly, I was hooked by what Nomada Studio had created immediately. The marriage of art, music, gameplay and color take you on a journey through the main character's struggle in a way that only a video game can do.
Joining me for the discussion about Gris is Eric Gess, host of The...
2024-07-172h 04
Still Loading PodcastStill Loading #317: 10th Anniversary Part 110 years and still loading.... The show is a decade old now! In this 2 part celebration I'm joined by friends who have helped shape the show to what it is now. In part one you will hear from 5 guests and in part 2 you will hear the another group of 5 (plus a Q&A). 10 guests for 10 years of Still Loading. Thank you all for the support over the last 10 years and I'm so excited to see what the next 10 will bring. Follow my guests and their cool projects! Dexter Morrill! https://twitter.com/DexterMorrill https...
2024-07-082h 15
SUPER GHOSTEp. 97 - Abandoned Game Mechanics That Should Stay Dead (ft. Matt and Eric)This week, we’re unearthing some relics of the past - abandoned game mechanics! Join Aaron, Matt Storm (has a ton of podcasts), and Eric Gess (host of “The Unlockables”) as they dive into the crypts of video game history and exhume some gameplay mechanics that they miss and discuss some that they want to stay dead. …………………………….Matt Storm: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddonEric Gess: https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcastMore SuperPod Saga: https://superpodnetwork.com/podcast/superpodsaga…………………………….Support the show on Patreon for only $2 or $4 a month and get some cool goodies!https://www...
2024-06-031h 35
Still Loading PodcastStill Loading #303: Mario Kart Super Circuit w/ Dave Pietrangelo & Eric GessTo continue our look into Mario Kart games, I am joined by Dave Pietrangelo from the Remember 64 podcast and Eric Gess from the Unlockables Podcast to talk about Mario's first karting adventure on a handheld system! Of course I am talking about Mario Kart Super Circuit. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about some of the differences in this game from previous entries in the series, why Cheese Land rules and also why do so many course have repeat rules!? Listen and find out! Follow my guests below! Eric: https://twitter.com/UnlockablesPod Dave...
2024-03-111h 28
Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 101: Final Fantasy IX, FinaleThanks for giving me time to think. To keep doing what you set your heart on...It's a very hard thing to do...What to do when I felt lonely...That was the only thing you couldn't teach me. But we need to figure out the answer for ourselves... I'm so happy I met everyone...But I guess we all have to say goodbye someday. Everyone... Thank you. Farewell. My memories will be part of the sky...The emotional conclusion to our Final Fantasy IX series is here. Rick and Eric begin by wrapping up some notable side...
2024-02-262h 44
Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 100: Final Fantasy IX, Part 4Save your valediction, Steiner. We will live to see another day.The saga continues, as once again Rick and Eric return to go through the entirety of Final Fantasy IX. This episode picks up after what we learned in Black Mage Village and sees us continue until we return there later - meeting a new Chocobo friend! This episode has us go through the beginning and majority of disc 3. Traditionally, this is seen as the part where the narrative tends to "drag" - but is that a fair assessment? Join us to find out. Do it up!
2024-02-192h 11
Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 99: Final Fantasy IX, Part 3"You're very kind to use our words. But you already know what it means to live...and to die. You're asking about our friends who have 'died,' not 'stopped.'" Note: This series has been extended to 5 parts rather than 4.Our coverage of Final Fantasy IX continues! Rick is joined once again by Eric (The Unlockables Podcast) as they continue through the world of Gaia. This episode covers the story from the beginning of disc 2 until arriving at Madain Sari. This episode is about growth: Garnet learns that she must foster...
2024-02-111h 54
Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 98: Final Fantasy IX, Part 2We'll never forget you. We'll remember you every time we stand at your grave. And we won't let the fear of death, which each of us knows, stop us from living our lives. Because my friends will remember me when I'm here.This is part 2 of 5 for our Final Fantasy IX analysis series. I am joined by Eric, from the Unlockables Podcast, who shares a deep love for this game. In this episode, we play from the beginning of the game up until the very end of disc 1. We meet the bulk of our cast, learn some disturbing...
2024-01-312h 21
Retro WarsEpisode 102: Advance WarsGet your tanks ready, we are going into war....an Advance War...s. Yes, Advance Wars on the GBA. It was another new one for me but I wish I had played this earlier. I love a good tactical RPG and this fits the bill.
This week, I am joined by Eric from the Unlockables podcast. He was extremely keen to play this and I was for than happy to oblige.
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2024-01-301h 41Tales from the Backlog96: Final Fantasy XVI (with Rick Firestone & Eric Gess)This one is a spicy meatball. Few game series inspire the amount of praise, vitriol and everything in between as Final Fantasy does, and the latest entry, Final Fantasy XVI is no different. A series famous for continuous reinvention reinvents itself once again as a dark fantasy action game, and I knew I had to get a couple of great guests on the show to talk about it. This week I'm joined by Eric Gess (The Unlockables) and Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) to discuss it all.
TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:50
Story Setup 20:31
2023-11-222h 43
Friday Night GamecastFNGC Reviews: Final Fantasy 16This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of this highly anticipated mainline entry from Square Enix. Where does it stack up against the all-star releases of 2023? How does it compare to the legacy titles in the FF franchise? Whether you're a dedicated Final F...
2023-10-063h 01
Your Friendly Neighborhood GamersFinal Fantasy XVI - with Eric Gess from The Unlockables Podcast and Ryan Juengling from The List Off PodcastEric from The Unlockables and Ryan from List Off join Andrew in the neighborhood to talk about one of the biggest games of the year, Final Fantasy XVI! Final Fantasy XVI is set in the fictional world of Valisthea, a world divided between six nations who hold power through access to magical Crystals and Dominants, humans who act as hosts for each nation's Eikon. Tensions between the nations escalate as a magical drought dubbed the Blight begins consuming the land. Clive Rosfield, guardian to his younger brother Joshua, witnesses his kingdom destroyed and becomes involved in the...
2023-09-251h 47A Novel ConsoleLoading Memories with Eric Gess from The Unlockables PodcastThis week on A Novel Console, Chris is joined by Eric Gess from The Unlockables Podcast to talk gaming memories - Tetsuya Nomura, Final Fantasy, and most important of all, Kingdom Hearts! They discuss how games are not just for gamers and how gaming was a large part of their lives as they grew up. The Unlockables Podcast: https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcastYou can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd...
2023-09-181h 18
Retro WarsKirby Super StarIt took 80 episodes but finally Kirby makes his debut on the show. Kirby Super Star, the 1000000 games in one. I have never played a game like this but it is time to whip out the Super Nintendo....or Nintendo Switch online.
This week I am joined by debutant, Eric, from the Unlockables podcast.
Will I enjoy the monster that is Kirby?
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2023-08-141h 26
Play Along PodcastThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Ep 4The power of a bromance!
In this weeks episode, we are joined by Eric of The Unlockables Podcast to talk the penultimate temple of Tears of the Kingdom, the Water Temple. We will be again discussing the depths and some side adventures we got up to there. Also touch on couple shrines with some notable puzzles.
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2023-06-202h 01
Main Quest PodcastHades (Podcast of The Year Edition)This week we're revisiting an episode I did on a modern indie darling, Hades! This was the first time I was joined by long time friend of the show Eric Gess of Unlockables Podcast (formerly Sidequest Podcast) as we talked about how Xbox Live Arcade shaped modern indie gaming, how Hades sprouted from the frustration of working within EA and how much this game took over our lives. Check out The Unlockables HERE! Support the Main Quest by joining the Patreon for only $1! Get early access to ad free episodes and much more!
2023-06-192h 20
Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 70: CupheadNow this is a high-class 'cast!Rick is joined this week by Eric Gess, host of The Unlockables Podcast, as they parry, dash, and shoot their way through the 2017 smash hit, Cuphead! There's a lot to love about this game, but it isn't without its hangups - specifically, it's devilishly difficult! Can the loving charm of the animation and music save it? What about the puns?! We get to all of this and more. We hope you enjoy!MORE UNLOCKABLES: https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast PATREON: www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradioDISCORD: https://discord.gg...
2023-05-151h 50Tales from the Backlog71: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables, and Keith Gasper - The Main Quest)The gaming landscape is so full of games aping what makes other games successful that we end up with a lot of games that are of good quality but otherwise unremarkable. And then on the other side of the room is Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Stranger of Paradise uses the setting of the first Final Fantasy game to give Jack space to cook, and cook he does. The result is a game that does swing and miss in some areas, but will leave a mark in your memory more than a lot of games that might be "...
2023-04-262h 09
The Gaming DuoEpisode 113: Talking Kingdom Hearts 4 with Eric from The Unlockables PodcastListen to the Unlockables Podcast here!: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tHW9A2bQke1QJGFSJDMYg?si=3488b8da13d84418
The dynamic duo Rob Garcia and Kelvin Rolon and special guest Eric bring you the latest gaming news this week:
(0:00) Intro
(4:17) Who is Eric
(22:14) What are you playing?
(30:03) CT Gamerscon
(32:27) Rapid Fire News
(38:59) Spiderman 2 releasing in September
(48:15) Sony will need to make their own 1st person shooter
(56:38) New Final Fantasy 16 gameplay impressions
(1:06:12) In-Game chat: We speculate about Kingdom Hearts 4 and how the series has changed throughout the years.
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2023-03-241h 58
Still Loading PodcastStill Loading #259: Super Mario GalaxyEpisode 2 of Mario Month this year is all about blasting off into space! I'm joined by Eric from The Unlockables Podcast and my friend Chris (AKA: The British Bond Addict on Instagram) to talk about one of the most iconic Mario games ever. We explore distant galaxies and learn a bit more about what makes this game so special. End Song: Gusty Garden Galaxy Artist: A_Rival Album: Smooth McGroove Remixed 3 https://gamechops.com/smooth-mcgroove-remixed-3/ Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast!
2023-03-132h 02
Friday Night GamecastDestiny (ft. Eric Gess of The Unlockables)This Friday Nick is joined by one of our good friends for his first-time appearance on the Cast, the outstanding host of The Unlockables Podcast, Eric Gess! Eric and I get to really sink our teeth into his process of solo podcasting and content creation and everything that's involved with the work he has to put in. Remember folks, balance matters! Don't forget we're here to talk games too, and Eric was itching to dive into one of the coolest multiplayer games from the Xbox One/PS4 era - Destiny (the original cool one). Get hyped with us as...
2023-01-271h 28
Switch it UpSeason 4 Episode 10-2: Xenoblade Chronicles 3.....Hours w/Eric of The Unlockables"Fight to live....live to fight. That's the way of our world...Aionios."
Here it is: The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 episode. To say this game left a mark on us is an understatement. Huge thank you to our pal Eric for joining us on this emotional yet super fun episode! This game is just remarkable, you'll come to find that out quickly in this episode. Please sit back, relax, break it into chunks (please), and enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction + Guest Feature
5:54 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review Begins
Our History With the Series and Non-Spoiler Thoughts
26:50 - Chapter One Walkthrough
1:03:44 - Chapters 2-4...
2022-12-263h 09
Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 54: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's RevengePodcasters in the half shell. Turtletastic! On this episode, Rick is joined by Eric of The Unlockables Podcast and Mikey Tabletop from the Big Drink Energy Podcast to talk all things Turtle! Namely though, the conversation is focused on the hit new beat 'em up, Shredder's Revenge. Does this work as a love letter to the beat 'em ups of old? How do we feel about the music? And who's our favorite brawler? All that and more - press play, dudes!UNLOCKABLES: https://t.co/vJehfFAh9q BDE Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/5n74zc35
2022-12-011h 24
1 Hour 1 Decision (1H1D)THRILLING THIRTY-TWO: Volume Two: Part TwoThe second half of our second thirty-two... so basically the fifth sixteen?
Are you ready for part deux? Thirty-two games all at once was sixteen too many, so this time we split the field of competitors in half. On this special episode, we have Eric from The Unlockables joining us to tackle the games that we played from episodes 65 to 80 here on 1H1D. Eric's votes are sure to come in handy when Tom and Chris need a tie breaker... and it seems likely that will happen quite a bit! Which game will be victorious and move...
2022-11-2447 min
Gaming Together: A Cooperative PodcastEpisode 79: Cuphead - N E C KWelcome to episode 79 of the Gaming Together Podcast!By Phillip and NaveWe are joined by Eric from Unlockables!LinktreeSupport us on Patreon: Gaming Together is creating A Podcast, and Gaming Videos | Patreon
2022-11-181h 48
Super Bracket BrosSuper 16: Punisher v Captain Price | ft. Eric Gess & Ryan JuenglingTwo jaded military veterans walk on to the battlefield to duke it out this week. Talking points include: Squad tactics, exchanging war stories, and lots of cigarsFind out more about Ryan and List Off Podcast hereFind out more about Eric and The Unlockables Podcast hereDiscover where else Super Bracket Bros can be found hereSee the current bracket at the pinned post at the top of the page of our FacebookVote on the all the matchups on our InstagramGet in contact with...
2022-11-131h 21
Main Quest Podcast64 - Pokémon Red & Blue (w/ Eric Gess and Alyx)Not since Donkey Kong has the show covered such a monumental game. What's left to say about Pokémon Gen 1? Well Eric Gess (Unlockables Podcast) and Alyx toss their monsters into the arena as we try our best to cover every aspect of these first games and the legacy they left behind in this enormous, nearly 3 hour episode. A discussion worthy of the franchise. Please rate and review the show where ever you get your podcasts! Give Eric on the Unlockables a listen HERE Find Alyx on TikTok, Insta, and Twitter S...
2022-10-242h 26Tales from the Backlog44: Undertale (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables)Another week, another game that I came to late, and did my best to understand why millions of screaming internet denizens love it. Undertale is the game this week, and I'm joined by Eric Gess, host of The Unlockables!
TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:29
Story Setup/To Kill or Not to Kill? 19:51
Gameplay 31:13
Combat 38:29
Soundtrack/Recommend? 51:38
SPOILER WALL 1:08:00
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2022-09-212h 18
Still Loading PodcastStill Loading #229: Kingdom Hearts Birth by SleepIt has been quite some time since I have done an episode on a Kingdom Hearts game but the time has finally arrived. I invited Eric from The Unlockables Podcast on to talk about Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and all of it's insanity. We break down the story of the game and talk a bit about the game's development and so much more! Unlockables on Twitter End Song: Simple & Clean (Duzzled & DJ Cutman & QORA Remix) Artist: Duzzled, DJ Cutman, QORA https://gamechops.com/simple-clean/ Check out the Bit by Bit...
2022-06-201h 43Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 39: Fire Emblem Three Houses (w/ Switch It Up! and The Unlockables)“Everyone has something that is unacceptable within them. I certainly do, and I’d wager you do as well. I wonder which is best professor... To cut away that which is unacceptable, or to find a way to accept it anyway..."This week, Rick is joined by two special guests: Kolby from the Switch It Up! podcast, and Eric from The Unlockables podcast! Together, the three of them dive into Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This is a more relaxed and casual episode as the three talk about this epic (in scope AND length) story before the release of Fire...
2022-06-102h 17
Your Friendly Neighborhood GamersInterviewing Eric Gess, Host of The Unlockables and The Sidequesting PodcastAndrew and Dylan are joined by the host of the Unlockables podcast and the Sidequesting podcast, Eric Gess! Listen to hear about Eric's gaming history, why he started podcasting, and what he has in store for the future!Keep up with Eric's shows herehttps://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2022-05-091h 03Tales from the Backlog24: Metroid Dread (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables & Sidequesting Podcast)Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything!
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2022-03-302h 13