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Save Continue PodcastRemade and Remastered Video Games| Save Continue Podcast Ep. 236This week, we're discussing the newly released Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, along with a broader conversation about the merits of releasing remade or remastered entries in other stagnant franchises.2020-09-1055 minSave Continue PodcastMusic Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 235This week, we're talking about our favorite rhythim and music video games2020-09-061h 06Save Continue PodcastHidden Gems In Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 234This week, we're talking about lesser-known video games that we love.2020-09-061h 17Save Continue PodcastThis week, we're talking about our favorite open-world video games.Due to some time constraints on this weeks episode, we didn't get to elaborate as much as we would have liked on our thoughts about the games we brought up. We're sitting down again to talk some more about the open world games we love.2020-08-281h 42Save Continue PodcastOpen-World Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 233This week, we're talking about our favorite open-world video games.2020-08-281h 21Save Continue PodcastOur Favorite Video Game Accomplishments | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 232This week, we discuss our greatest video game achievements and what they mean to us.2020-08-111h 10Save Continue PodcastMaking Money In Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 231This week, we're discussing various ways that people have found to make money in video games; competitive gaming to game development is discussed here.2020-08-031h 11Save Continue PodcastVideo Games That Make Us Feel Good | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 230Sorry for the late upload this week, everyone. YouTube had decided not pay attention to the queue that was set up. But the good news is that we've got a new episode this week where we discuss the video games that make us feel good when we play them.2020-07-281h 05Save Continue Podcast*ReUpload* Artificial Scarcity In Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 229This week, we're talking about the idea of artificial scarcity in the video games space and how it affects the market.2020-07-281h 11Save Continue PodcastHow Things Could Have Been Different In Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 228This week we're talking about how things could have been different for video games at large if certain events never took place.2020-07-061h 06Save Continue PodcastSocial Responsibility In Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 227This week, we talk different problematic behaviors by people in the video game industry and gaming community and what the response has been to it.2020-06-281h 06Save Continue PodcastThoughts on the Playstation 5 reveal | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 226We return after missing a week to give our thoughts on the PS5 reveal as well as the confirmed upcoming releases for Sony's next console.2020-06-281h 14Save Continue PodcastOur Favorite Online Multiplayer | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 225This week Tom and Ryan discuss their favorite online multiplayer games and why the experiences those games provided resonated with them.2020-06-101h 14Save Continue PodcastNo Episode This Week| Save Continue PodcastHi everyone, we weren't able to record a new episode for you all this week, but we'll be back next week. Thanks.2020-05-3100 minSave Continue PodcastVideo Game Franchises That Need To Come Back | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 224This week, we talk about video game franchises that have been long dormant that we'd like to see return.2020-05-251h 05Save Continue PodcastOur Favorite Video Games This Generation | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 223We're talking about our favorite games of this generation. Might want to settle in for this one, as we have a some long lists and a lot of opinions to share.2020-05-181h 56Save Continue PodcastFighting Games Special | Save Continue PodcastThis week has been kinda weird with scheduling and timing. So we went ahead recorded a bonus episode where we talk about fighting games and how they can be better overall for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.2020-05-181h 07Save Continue PodcastPlaying Video Games Unconventionally | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 222This week, we're talking about how we've played video games in ways they perhaps weren't designed to be played. We cover everything from using exploits to creating our own modifiers for multiplayer games.2020-05-0353 minSave Continue PodcastVideo Games That Impressed Us| Save Continue Podcast Ep. 221This week, we're talking about video games that impressed us.2020-04-251h 04Save Continue PodcastThe Sega Dreamcast | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 220Tom purchased himself a Dreamcast, and we discuss our favorite games on the console as well as Tom's experience with modding the console for emulation.2020-04-201h 04Save Continue PodcastGames We Wanted To Finish, But Couldn't/ Good Video Game Communities | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 219This week we're discussing games we enjoyed, but presented too much of a challenge and also we talk about video games that have really good communities.2020-04-1158 minSave Continue PodcastAnimal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 218This week, we're talking about two hotly-anticipated new releases, Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing New Horizons. We discuss the fruit we've picked and the demons we've slaughtered.2020-04-031h 01Save Continue PodcastTalking About The Video Games That Made Us | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 216This week, we have a very special guest. Tank Rodriguez joins us to talk about how video games have shaped his life and helped him through some difficult challenges. Then we all have a discussion how different video games have formed our tastes in the present.2020-03-151h 10Save Continue PodcastPlatform An Opinion | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 215This week, we're talking about platformers and platformer related stuff. There have been some influential platformers in the history of video games and some of them have affected us personally in immense ways. Listen to us talk about them until the episode is over.2020-03-0652 minSave Continue PodcastPodcast Generations| Save Continue Podcast Ep. 214After some weird issues with video uploads, we're finally able to bring you this week's episode!We're having a conversation about this generation and what we loved and hated about it. We don't talk much about the upcoming console generation, but we reminisce about the previous one and what we wish had carried over.2020-03-0656 minSave Continue PodcastEVO-cation | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 213This week, we're talking about the lineup of Evo 2020. We're discussing the absence of Mortal Kombat 11 from the top 9, what we're excited to watch, and the FGC at large.2020-02-2356 minSave Continue PodcastGrasping For Straws | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 212This week, Tom and Ryan are talking about games that maybe got the short end of the stick when it came to critical reception and sales. Be it because of similar games flooded the free-to-play marketplace or they were released in the shadow of a much large franchise in the same genre.2020-02-1553 minSave Continue PodcastNice To Meet Us| Save Continue Podcast Ep. 211This week, we're giving you a chance to get to know us and our interests outside of video games.Apologies for the late upload on this episode. There were issues getting the audio file. Double apologies for the low volume on Ryan. He doesn't know how to use a microphone.2020-02-151h 13Save Continue PodcastUncrestables | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 210This week, Shanee tells us everything we need to know about Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Everything from mechanics to general tips is discussed and Shanee is ready to spoon feed it to you. One emblem at a time.2020-02-021h 25Save Continue PodcastYouTubulous | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 209This week, we discuss what we really like and what we really don't like when it comes to the content we view on video game YouTube.2020-01-241h 02Save Continue PodcastNot Buyin' It | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 208This week, we're talking about the games that everyone loves and yet nobody bought. These games have no doubt influenced millions of video game fans all over the world. So why didn't more people buy them?2020-01-241h 00Save Continue PodcastThe Best of Us | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 207This episode is all about us talking about the way video games have inspired us.2020-01-151h 01Save Continue PodcastGAME OF THE YEAR | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 206We're discussing our picks for game of the year 20192020-01-031h 11Save Continue PodcastWhat's Next? | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 205This week, we're having a surface level conversation about the next generation of consoles. We discuss our predictions and hopes for the new machines.2019-12-1949 minSave Continue PodcastThomas Scialpi and the Door of Darkness | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 203This is all about the Switch and games on the Switch. And also games not on the Switch. Because there should be games on the Switch. D'ya understand?2019-12-1446 minSave Continue PodcastHideo Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 203This week, Shanee came back and we're talking about Hideo Kojima. We discuss the storied developer's body of work, his design philosophy, and how he's impacted video games over the course of his long career.2019-12-0558 minSave Continue PodcastThe Finishing of All These Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 202This week, we're talking about the games we've started and never finished. Not games we didn't finish due to lack of interest, but ones we didn't finish because other games arrived or life just got in the way.2019-12-0157 minSave Continue PodcastJust Horrific | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 201Shanee is out this week, but we're talking about horror video games and the different ways they attempt to unsettle us. We make some expected callouts, but make some other observations as well.2019-11-211h 29Save Continue PodcastThe Big Two Hundo | Save Continue Podcast Ep. 200We made it! It's our 200th episode! Let's of laughs, lots of fun talks, lots of Shanee's blown gaskets. We reflect on where we've been with the show and where we hope to take it. We also veer into talking about the Blizzard fiasco and what we feel about certain video game development personalities. Thanks so much for joining us.2019-10-3157 minSave Continue PodcastThese Are The Games Of Our Lives| Save Continue Podcast Ep.199This week, Shanee finally gets to talk about what games mattered to her the most this generation. There are surprisingly few otome on this list.2019-10-2459 minSave Continue PodcastI'm Not Good At Coming Up With TitlesHey guys. Sorry for the lack of new episodes, things are very busy on our end, but we're gonna be back with new episodes starting next week. In the meantime, here's Ryan talking about video games he likes.2019-10-1719 minSave Continue PodcastNo gods. No Kings. Only Ryan.Hey so we didn't get to record an episode this week, but I wanted to give you guys a li'l something. I'm gonna spend the next 20 minutes or so of your time talking about video games I'm playing. Also, Synamin is having a weird dream.2019-10-1023 minSave Continue PodcastThis Episode Was Recorded Over A Month Ago| Save Continue Podcast Ep.198For reasons not quite understood, this episode was never uploaded. But the good news is that means it's new to you! Not entirely sure what we discussed here, but you can be sure it's the nuanced and insightful discourse you've come to expect from us.2019-10-031h 02Save Continue PodcastPort Authority | Save Continue Podcast Ep.197This week, we're talking all about home ports of arcade games and how they affected us throughout the years.2019-09-251h 14Save Continue PodcastThat Time Ryan Talked Like He Was From The 1920s | Save Continue Podcast Ep.196This week we're talking about the most influential games of the last 30+ years and reflecting on the impact they had on the generations that followed.2019-09-1650 minSave Continue PodcastGonna go Machoke Machamp | Save Continue Podcast Ep.195This week, we're talking about the games we've been playing and the games we're most looking forward to. There's a lot going on and, quite frankly, too many games.2019-09-121h 09Save Continue PodcastKeeping In Mind What's Important | Save Continue Podcast Ep.194This week, our friend Cacodemon fills in for Shanee while we talk about the games we feel are the most important games of this generation. There are some thoughtful insights, lovely anecdotes, and a Red Bull is spilled.2019-09-081h 34Save Continue PodcastC'mon, Cheech! | Save Continue Podcast Ep.193Shanee wants to tell us about her childhood friend and closest confidant. It's an interesting exercise in self-reflection that perhaps, we can all learn from. Also, we talk about video games.2019-08-251h 03Save Continue PodcastWarriors' Dreams | Save Continue Podcast Ep.192Evo is all done and Tom has some thoughts to share. There were big winners and some surprising results. We also discuss updates to existing fighting games and some exciting announcements that came out of this year's tournament.2019-08-181h 02Save Continue PodcastWhat're Ya Buyin'? | Save Continue Podcast Ep.191This week we're talking about what compels us to buy the games we purchase. Be it conversations with friends, podcasts we listen to, or simply who's making the game.2019-08-101h 03Save Continue PodcastThank You For Sharing | Save Continue Podcast Ep.190This week, we're talking about sharing video games with people we care about and bonding through them. Ryan makes an NPR joke that doesn't go over so well. Shanee learns the real rules of Uno.Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/5F2Sdts2019-08-0558 minSave Continue PodcastRepresent! | Save Continue Podcast Ep.189This week it's all about representation and seeing ourselves in the game we play.2019-07-281h 10Save Continue PodcastFor Lack Of A Better Word | Save Continue Podcast Ep.188This week we're discussing oft-used terms that are heard in conversations about video games. From "shmup" to "skill floor", we're talking about how we converse about video games and why these phrases are used.2019-07-2049 minSave Continue PodcastSlice My Back Up | Save Continue Podcast Ep.187Tom wants to talk to us about the potential merits of marketing certain fighting games as excessively difficult a la Dark Souls("Prepare To Die"). What would this mean for potential fighting game newcomers and possibly jaded veterans?2019-07-1352 minSave Continue PodcastI'll Tell You Next Week | Save Continue Podcast Ep.186We're discussing the short and long-term viability of the Google Stadia platform. Google's not got the greatest track record with its new products, and some of us are understandably skeptical of the promises they've made for Stadia.2019-07-0545 minSave Continue PodcastFight Boyz | Save Continue Podcast Ep.185Tom and Ryan(once again) sit down to talk about fighting games. The thrill of victory and the sting of defeat are center stage this episode.2019-06-2757 minSave Continue PodcastE3: Aftermath | Save Continue Podcast Ep.184Now that the big show is over, we give our thoughts and reactions to what we saw during the expo.2019-06-201h 03Save Continue PodcastLate To The Party | Save Continue Podcast Ep.183So E3 is already over, but we recorded a video of predictions, so we might as well see how many were correct.2019-06-161h 03Save Continue PodcastPublic Domainiacs | Save Continue Podcast Ep.182Someday, the people who created our favorite video games will be dead. So who gets their stuff? Do the rights go elsewhere? Do they belong to everyone? We don't actually know. But we're going to speculate.2019-06-051h 04Save Continue PodcastA Fighting Chance | Save Continue Podcast Ep.181This week, we're talking about video games. Learnin'. Fightin'. Lovin'. We're talking about developing our skills, watching tournaments, and increased appreciation for fighting games in general.2019-05-311h 14Save Continue PodcastMortal Kombat 11. You Know What That Is? | Save Continue Podcast Ep.179There's a new Mortal Kombat game out and we've played it. We're talking about it. New mechanics, new characters, new story. We go over it all in this installment.2019-05-191h 03Save Continue PodcastWith Enemies Like These | Save Continue Podcast Ep.178We're talking about enemies in different video games as well as trends that have arisen in themes among them.2019-04-2558 minSave Continue PodcastPayneful Memories | Save Continue Podcast Ep.177This week, we look back at the Max Payne series of games(and the awful movie), and examine the stories, the inspirations behind them, and Max as a character2019-04-191h 24Save Continue PodcastThe Titular Rhoda | Save Continue Podcast Ep.176We revisit The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild two years after its release to talk about what it means to the series and its likely influence on open-world games moving forward.2019-04-091h 06Save Continue PodcastLet Me Google That For You | Save Continue Podcast Ep.175This week, we're talking about Google's Stadia platform and what it means for modern gaming moving forward.2019-04-0959 minSave Continue PodcastThe N Word of Video Games | Save Continue Podcast Ep.174Tom and Ryan have a casual conversation about video games. Reliving triumphs of past releases and the heartbreak of failed spiritual incarnations.2019-03-2531 minSave Continue PodcastMinimal Amounts of Boobage | Save Continue Podcast Ep.173Find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, Shanee has concocted a new game for us to play where we combine the names of two video games to create a new game. So we did that.2019-03-1149 minSave Continue PodcastEp. 170: The More You KnowtomeThis week, Shanee educates us on the many facets of otome, and the differences between them that make each unique.2019-03-021h 01Save Continue PodcastWe're Back....Kinda - Save Continue Podcast EP. 167Find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMg2019-01-2923 minSave Continue PodcastEpisode 166: Trending UpwardThis week, we get together talk about prevalent video game trends, and our feelings about them. The conversation then wanders in the territory of speculation as we try to predict the next big thing to take over video games.2018-11-241h 37Save Continue PodcastEpisode 165: How X-CitingX018 has happened, and there's quite a bit to talk about. We're going to talk about the announcements made, the interviews, and the overall show itself. With a bolstering of the Game Pass catalog, studio acquisitions, and updates to platform exclusives, Xbox seems to have a lot planned for the coming year.2018-11-1757 min
Save Continue PodcastEpisode 164: Diablowing Things Out Of ProportionBlizzcon has come and gone, and we're discussing the fan reactions to all the of the announcements made during the convention, not the least of which are the reactions to the new mobile entry into the Diablo franchise.2018-11-121h 16Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast Nov. 4, 2018 - Nov. 10, 20182018-11-1204 minSave Continue PodcastEpisode 153: Get Off My Backlog(Recorded August 19, 2018)2018-11-091h 24Save Continue PodcastEpisode 152: A Prime Example(Recorded August 12, 2018)This week, James is back, and we talk for a bit about Mega Man. Then we switch gears and discuss Metroidvanias and the decreasing frequency of innovation in video games.2018-11-091h 28Save Continue PodcastEpisode 151: Mmmmbye, Guys(Recorded Sep. 2, 2018)This week, Tom is away doing what must be done. So we instead set up in the living room and talk about things as they pertain to gender inequality in the gaming space.2018-10-031h 08Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast Aug. 12, 2018 - Aug. 18, 20182018-08-2106 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast: Aug. 5, 2018 - Aug. 11, 2018Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMg2018-08-1515 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 150: No Man's GuysDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, our friend James is filling in for Shanee while we talk about classic Mega Man games, metroidvanias, and the No Man's Sky Next update.2018-08-041h 39Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 148: Zipper PeteDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgWe don't mean to get off on a rant here, but this week James "Sandy" Sandusky joins us for a conversation that is covers all the bases. We discuss everything from pre-release announcement strategies to viability of DLC in modern JRPGs.2018-07-281h 13Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 147: Just The Facts, Ma'amDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, Shanee seeks to learn as much as she can about the video game industry. Taking notes on the best sources of information, and getting insight into who are the different devs and publishers.2018-07-1456 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 146: First Person PerspectiveDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, we try to impart knowledge and insight on the types of games we like to play. Tom teaches us some new fighting game terms and techniques, while Shanee gives us her thoughts on how people look at role-playing games2018-07-071h 21Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 145: Time CrisisDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, we discuss getting totally absorbed in specific video games for days-long gaming(ape-catching) sessions. We also talk about the struggle to budget time for gaming against real-world responsibilities.2018-06-2959 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 144: Lumber SupportDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, each of us brings forward a topic we think is worthy of discussion, ranging from gaming addiction to losing gracefully.2018-06-221h 11Save Continue PodcastEp. 143: I'm Good At Games, You're Bad At GamesThis week, Tom is in New York. So we do our best cobble together a decent episode for you guys. We talk about being bad at video games and enjoying them despite our shortcomings.2018-06-0849 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast May 27th, 2018 - June 2nd, 20182018-06-0407 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 142: Luna-ticsDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, we'd aimed to discuss personal moral decisions when purchasing games released by problematic developers and publishers. But Shanee's dog Luna had other plans.2018-06-011h 18Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast: May 22, 2018 - May 27, 2018Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMg2018-05-2902 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 141: Forward ThinkingDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgShanee is missing. Instead of forming a search party, we spend time talking about what games we're most looking forward to in the coming year. Hopefully Shanee is found before E3 so she doesn't miss bingo.2018-05-251h 08Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast: May 15, 2018 - May 21, 2018Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMg2018-05-2109 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 140: B-I-N-G-O Shawn Layden Was His Name-ODiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, Shanee has the cool idea for us to make a bingo card out of our E3 predictions. Some quite humorous, and others very exciting. Which of us will win?2018-05-181h 13Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast: May 7, 2018 - May 14, 2018Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMg2018-05-1404 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 139: Gatekeeping It RealDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, we talk about the elitism that comes with video games gaining more and more mainstream popularity. We touch on the games as art debate and decide that nothing is art, but also everything is.2018-05-1200 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast: April 30, 2018 - May 6, 2018Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMg2018-05-0703 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Newscast: April 23, 2018 - April 29, 2018Discord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMg2018-05-0103 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 137: Giving UpDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, at 5:30 in the morning, Shanee asks us how different sets of circumstances have negatively affected our decisions to continue certain games. We had been up all night building Nintendo Labos and were super sleepy.2018-04-2757 minSave Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 136: For The RecordDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgAmong other things, we discuss the most impressive video game records of which we're aware. We also take time to speculate on other possible video game records to set. Friend of the show James "Sandy" Sandusky joins us again with a hearty helping of Texas charm2018-04-201h 26Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 135: The Tragic Ballad Of Dominic SantiagoDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, for reasons unknown, we discuss in great detail gaming's greatest sad action hero: Dominic Santiago. We talk about the sadness of him losing his wife, but in the process, find ourselves.2018-04-131h 33Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 134: Digital EditionDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, we talk about the ever-growing reach of the digital retail landscape and what that means for brick and mortar video game sellers like GameStop and Best Buy; asking how they remain competitive in a world where every week a new Steam Sale or flash sale is just around the corner.2018-04-061h 15Save Continue PodcastSave Continue Podcast Ep. 133: Second Time AroundDiscord: https://discord.gg/efx7xMgThis week, we're talking about sequels! Specifically touching on the additional entries in franchises that have either added something great to the series, or perhaps ones that took away beloved features. Lots of Kingdom Hearts talk.2018-03-3003 min