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The SoftcastEpisode 35: 2019, We Hardly Knew YeWhat's that? Up on the rooftop? Well kids, that's the unmistakable sound of jolly ol' Nick delivering the Softcast's "year in review" episode! This year, Nick, Jim, Greg, and Jeremy reveal their biggest disappointments, personal "games of shame," and their top five bangers that closed out this decade of gaming... except Jeremy, who embarrassingly leaned too hard into the brand this year. So sit back, relax, and unwrap the greatest gift of all: paid vacations filled with the neglected, dust-covered video games on your shelf!2019-12-241h 07

The SoftcastEpisode 34: So SpookyTrick or treat, Soft Boys and Soft Girls! Can't decide between the two? How about both?! For the treat side of things, Suzy, Dracula, Greg, Jim, Nick and Jeremy recorded their scariest takes on the latest in video games. Topics covered include the group's quick-and-dirty reviews for recent pickups, Playstation 5 hub-bub, Blizzcon scuttlebutt, and the scariest games known to man. As for the trick? Well, I lied...Suzy wasn't actually there for the recording (but Dracula definitely was - that's real). So sit back, relax, and enjoy the podca-- BOO! Ha! Tricked again, ya twerps. Now stay off my lawn!2019-10-311h 08

The SoftcastEpisode 33: The Federal Bureau of SoftnessYou know what time it is? Time to talk about some of your favorite video games! Suzy, Greg, Jim, and Nick get together to chop it up about the latest and greatest in the world of gaming. Topics covered include the group's thoughts on Control, their highlights from the recent Nintendo Direct, which fall games will likely be left off of their queues, and more!2019-09-121h 15

The SoftcastEpisode 32: A Death In The FamilyThe Softcast is back! And boy are we back in style! Jim, Jeremy, Greg, and Nick are here to break down all the latest and greatest in video games. Topics covered include changes to the way folks are playing Apex Legends, Nintendo's upcoming game trials, a controversial new season of Fortnite, and the departure of something very near and dear to our hearts. Give us a listen and don't be afraid to smash that five start rating button!2019-08-1254 min

The Loaded CouchTLC Ep221 - Celk’s wrong again; $60 Xbox?; 5G Switch coming?; EA’s feelings are hurt by youWebsite: http://www.theloadedcouch.com/ Email: theloadedcouch@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/theloadedcouch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loaded.couch On this episode we discuss... Beer Mash We Drank: Diet Coke with Ginger Lime; 2X IPA (Southern Tier); Batona Trail Ale (Pinelands Brewing Co.) Beer News: The best NFL themed beers Movies We Watched: The Perfection TV We Watched: What We Do in the Shadows; Catfish; Stranger Things (Season 3); Bob’s Burgers; Women’s World Cup Let’s. Talk. Games. Game Gaming: The Surge; Overwatch; The Division 2; Horizon Zero Dawn; Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS); Minecraft; MarioKart 7 (3DS); Monster...2019-07-081h 19

The SoftcastEpisode 31: The Coldest of E3 TakesE3 is back... and so is The Softcast! Yes, we have a lot of explaining to do. No, we won't go into the minutia of our absence. Yes, Jim, Greg, Aaron, Anthony and Jeremy bring you a super-sized episode of them diving into the biggest news coming out of this year's expo. No, they haven't become "better podcasters" after 31 episodes. Yes, you should head over to Softcore_Gamers on Twitter after to let them know what you think about The Softcast's triumphant return. No, I have nothing else to say after that last line. Yes, I'm done rambling...2019-06-191h 33

The SoftcastEpisode 30: Tough to Make Video-GumsThe Softcast is 30 episodes old! That’s like… 163 in dogcast years. And to celebrate this insignificant milestone, we bring some of the softest, silliest takes on the latest video-gum news in the business! Nick, Greg, Aaron and Jeremy chew on Battlefield V: Firestorm impressions, Nintendo VR praise, PSN ID changes, and the recently uncovered, heroic-tale from the brutal, almost forgotten "Star War" we just can't seem to get enough of. So strap in and head over to Softcore_Gamers on Twitter after to let us know what savage Star War story makes you feel like a kid again.2019-04-1859 min

The SoftcastEpisode 29: Stadia-Mania, BrotherThe day after April Fools' is traditionally filled with heartfelt apologies, and we've got plenty. First off, we're truly sorry for our (hilarious) month-long "not pushing out an episode" prank. Admittedly, we were conflicted on starting the joke prior to the holiday, but we couldn't resist the opportunity (you should have seen your faces)! Second, we absolutely apologize for a full episode of entertaining Apex battle-pass talk, Spring Nindies' chat, Googles Stadia gossip, and Jeremy's atrocious audio (you'd think he'd figure out this whole podcast thing by now, huh)? Lastly, we're terribly sorry for never asking you to head over...2019-04-0258 min

The SoftcastEpisode 28: XoXoX-BoxHappy Valentine’s Day, Softies! Today, we show our love to you all by struggling through two rather quiet weeks in the video game world. Admittedly, we were a bit strapped for cash, but we scrounged up a few bucks to romance you with a chocolate-covered Marshmello Fortnite concert, a stuffed Groundhog Day VR game, a box of candy Xbox Live hearts, and a fresh bouquet of EA shooter impressions! Grab some headphones, hit play and follow the rose petals to some Softcast goodness! And don't forget to head over to Softcore_Gamers on Twitter to let us know what ot...2019-02-1454 min

The SoftcastEpisode 27: Year of the CloudNew year, old habits! The Softcasters' resolution for 2019 was to sit down and record episode 27 before the year ended. Well guess what? We did it, naysayers. That's right. And now that we've met our goal... well, life is pretty much aimless for us now, actually. So while we find our purpose on a vision quest through New Hanover, gather 'round the campfire and listen to Jim, Jeremy, Greg and Anthony tell tales of Bungie's recent divorce, a Star Wars too far away, Division's division, and our thoughts on 2019's gaming lineup. Don't forget to head over to Softcore_Gamers on...2019-01-231h 15

The SoftcastEpisode 26: RIP 2018The year has come, the year has gone. While we missed the holidays (blame our producer), we have gotten our "year in review" podcast in, just under the wire. Nick, Jeremy, Deonte, Suzy, Jim, and Aaron discuss all of their gaming superlatives from 2018, including: their games of the year, their biggest disappointments, their biggest surprises, and more!2018-12-271h 30

The SoftcastEpisode 25: A Falling Out... 76What? This can't be right... the Softcast has been around for twenty-five episodes!? How did that happen? To celebrate, Jeremy, Greg, Suzy, and Nick talk about the recent releases of Fallout 76 and Battlefield V, and (surprise) have very different reactions to the two games. Topics covered also include Metroid 4, the Gears of War mobile game, the military getting into e-sports, and more! Listen to the show and then head over to Softcore_Gamers on Twitch and Twitter to watch us play and tell us how we're doing!2018-11-2158 min

The SoftcastEpisode 24: The Ballad of Julia RobertsListen, we get it. We've been gone forever. We're not proud of this. But... WE'RE BACK! There's a lot to talk about, but perhaps nothing more important than all the time that we've been dumping into Red Dead Redemption 2. But if that's not enough for you, we also touch on the Playstation Classic, Google entering the streaming fray, and our thoughts on Black Ops 4. Give it a listen then head over to Softcore_Gamers on Twitch and Twitter to watch us play more games and to let us know how disappointed you are in us.2018-11-061h 15

The SoftcastEpisode 23: Criss-Cross-Playing-SauceYour #1 gaming podcast is a prime number again! And with Nick and Suzy still missing, Aaron thwip's his way in to save Jim, Greg and Jeremy from ruining our 23rd episode. Topics covered: PS4's Spider-Man hot takes, Blackout Beta cold takes, the Quest for All-in-One VR, Ninja playing ESPN athlete for a day, Sony's past, Microsoft's present and Cross-play's future! Come time hop with the softest time-traveling gamers in history, then head over to @Softcore_Gamers on Twitter, or our Twitch channel to let us know what year it is.2018-10-081h 03

Hooligan RadioEpisode 12: Conspiracy TheoriesTIMECODES1:50 Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta10:45 Nintendo Direct16:52 See it. Rent it. Stream it.31:42 Conspiracy TheoriesThis week special guest Peter from Softcore Gamers joins the guys as they discuss Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta, the latest Nintendo Direct news, the latest movie releases, and Conspiracy Theories. A Podcast about movies, gaming, cryptids, true crime, and anything else that comes up between three friends!Softcore Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCINL5mVI16Uj8OJcAepgjdQQuestions or Comments? Email us!Hooliganradio23@gmail.comFollow...2018-09-191h 08

The SoftcastEpisode 22: Happy Video Game Day!To all the soft boys and soft girls out there, let us wish you a very happy video game day! Nick couldn't record this week, but that didn't stop us from sending this piping hot video game content directly into podcast inboxes. In this episode, Deonte stops by to talk a little Cyberpunk, Greg loses his damn mind, and (as usual) we find a way to squeeze in some battle royale discussion. Buckle up, folks, because it's a wild one!2018-09-1358 min

The SoftcastEpisode 21: Nindependence DayAs the dog days of the video game summer come to a close, the Softcast is just starting to ramp up. Jim, Suzy, Greg, Jeremy, and Nick gather to discuss what they've been playing and the latest video game news. Topics covered include PUBG leaving early access on Xbox, Dying Light's battle royale mode (sort of), the Nindies, and more! After you've listened, head over to Softcore_Gamers on Twitter and Twitch to keep the conversation going.2018-08-301h 03

The SoftcastEpisode 20: Happy TwentiversarySomehow not only is The Softcast back, but we've been around for twenty whole episodes! To celebrate, Nick, Jim, Suzy, and Jeremy assemble to talk about some battle royale news, the trailers for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Super Smash Bros: Ultimate, Discord adding a game store, and some of our all time favorite fighting games! Give it a listen and then head over to Softcore_Gamers on Twitter and Twitch to check out some more content from all of your favorite soft boys and soft girls!2018-08-1559 min

The SoftcastEpisode 19: On The First Day? Amazing.America's premiere video game podcast (with the word "softcore" in the title) is back! Prepare your gullets for all of our steaming hot gaming takes! In this episode, Jeremy, Greg, Anthony, and Nick tackle topics like the rumors around the next Xbox console, the Spiderman PS4, the release of No Man's Sky Next, some of our most controversial video game opinions, and more! Listen and then head over to @Softcore_Gamers on Twitter to continue the conversation!2018-08-011h 02

The SoftcastEpisode 18: Citizen Kane & LynchIt's an all new episode of the Softcast, and the gang is as lively as ever. Topics covered this week include: some interesting ports coming to the Nintendo Switch and Playstation, some Last of Us Part 2 news, Jeremy's time with Hollow Knight, and a deep dive into the sordid track record of video game movies. Give it a listen and then head over to @Softcore_Gamers on Twitter to tell us what we got right or wrong, or head over to our Twitch channel to see us stumble our way through your favorite games.2018-07-181h 03

The SoftcastEpisode 17: R.I.P. JeremyWe cannot tell a lie - Jeremy's audio died after about ten minutes in this episode. Our solution? Meticulously edit him out of it. Topics covered? Jim's experience at the Fortnite Pro-Am, Sony's promises on cross-play, Valve's fancy controller, what's coming to Xbox games pass, and more. Not covered? Jeremy's opinions on any of these things. Enjoy!2018-07-0450 min

The SoftcastEpisode 16: E3 ExtravaganzaLike every other E3 before it, the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo has come and gone. It should come as little surprise that the Softcore Gamers have some thoughts about it. Nick, Jeremy, Jim, Greg, Aaron, and Suzy roll their sleeves up and take a look at the best and worst that E3 had to offer this year. Diving into everything from Death Stranding to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, we cover as much as we can inside ninety minutes.2018-06-181h 20

The SoftcastEpisode 15: SoftstruckIt's a special mega-episode! Seven of your favorite Softcore Gamers gather to play their own mutant version of #GameStruck4 as they list the five games that were most influential in shaping their tastes. Listen to hear if your favorite games made the cut, and then head over to Twitter and let us know at @Softcore_Gamers what you think.2018-06-071h 26

The SoftcastEpisode 14: Detroit: Become StupidIt's a new episode of the flagship video game podcast from SoftcoreGamers.com and the Softcore Gamers. Suzy is out this week, but there are a lot of topics to cover, so we went and got both Aaron and Anthony to cover for her! Things discussed include Nick's time with Detroit: Become Human, the announcement of Battlefield V, the official announcement of Call of Duty's battle royale mode, and more! Listen and then head over to Twitter and tweet at @Softcore_Gamers to keep the conversation going!2018-06-011h 00

The SoftcastEpisode 13: All the RageThe Softcore Gamers are back to talk about all the latest and greatest in video game news. This week they discuss the announcement of Rage 2, wonder which other leaks may come true, express some reservations about Nintendo online, take a look at a closer look at a couple of upcoming Nintendo games, and more! Listen now!2018-05-1852 min

The SoftcastEpisode 12: Pod of WarGod of War has been out for a while, and we've had a chance to play it! Nick grills Suzy, Jim, and Aaron about their thoughts on the game, and whether or not it lives up to the hype. Topics also covered include the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer, Valve suddenly buying up game studios again, some potential Cyberpunk 2077 news, and more! Listen here and then head over to SoftcoreGamers.com for more content!2018-05-0351 min

The SoftcastEpisode 11: Reggie's Nasty MouthIt's a loopy latest installment of the flagship podcast from SoftcoreGamers.com and the Softcore Gamers. Jim, Aaron, Nick, Jeremy, and Greg gather to discuss rumors of a super secret Bioshock sequel, changes to the Call of Duty franchise, the release of the Nintendo Labo, and more! Check it out!2018-04-2057 min

The SoftcastEpisode 10: Further Crying... FiveJust in time for the weekend, SoftcoreGamers.com hits you with another episode of The Softcast! The big topic is Far Cry 5 and the much anticipated story as the game hits the US. Also discussed are A Way Out, Spiderman, some No Man's Sky news, and more!2018-04-0654 min

The SoftcastEpisode 9: Shooter Pod Special!It's a SPECIAL episode of the Softcast! Ryan, Anthony, and Aaron join Nick and Jeremy to talk about all things shooters! Topics covered include; some early thoughts on Far Cry 5, the current state of Battle Royale on mobile, the steep decline of Destiny 2, and some upcoming shooters! Give it a listen then head over to SoftcoreGamers.com for more!2018-04-0349 min

The SoftcastEpisode 8: Mobile Royale (with Cheese!)The gang assembles to discuss whether or not Fortnite and PUBG on their phones is all it is cracked up to be. Topics covered also include: the Nindies, a delayed game, the Sea of Thieves launch, and more! Listen and then head over to SoftcoreGamers.com to check out more content!2018-03-2645 min

The SoftcastEpisode 7: EMERGENCY Nintendo Direct TalkYou hear that? It's the sound of alarm bells... it's an emergency Nintendo Direct episode! Topics discussed include Super Smash Bros, Mario Tennis Aces, and pretty much everything announced for the Switch other than the Splatoon games. Listen and then head over to SoftcoreGamers.com to discuss.2018-03-1340 min

The SoftcastEpisode 6: Three Guys, One PodcastAn all new episode of The Softcast from SoftcoreGamers.com! Nick and Suzy couldn't make it, but that won't stop Jim, Greg, and Jeremy from talking about some video games. Topics covered include Mario's official profession, some Diablo 3 news, February's installment of Console Wars, an all new segment called "Sell Me On It," and more!NOTE: This podcast was recorded before the Nintendo Direct announcement and release, so it wasn't covered here. Fear not, we'll be sure to talk about it on the next episode of The Softcast!2018-03-0850 min

The SoftcastEpisode 5: They Who Hunt MonstersThe Softcore Gamers discuss the news of the last couple weeks, including: PUBG's declining player numbers on PC, the cancellation of the System Shock remake, EA bringing back a beloved racing game, and more! Then Jeremy, Suzy, and Jim talk about their time with Monster Hunter: World.2018-02-2346 min

The SoftcastEpisode 4: Red Delayed RedemptionThe gang discusses some big Nintendo news, the delay and leaks around Red Dead Redemption, some ruffled feathers in the world of racing games, and debuts a new segment called "Console Wars!" Head over to softcoregamers.com, or find us at @softcore_gamers on Twitter to keep the conversation going! Enjoy!2018-02-0846 min

The SoftcastEpisode 3: The Labo and Beyond!Softcore Gamers assemble! There's all sorts of interesting news on the horizon, and we're anxious to discuss it. Topics covered include the Nintendo Direct Mini, the announcement of the Nintendo Labo, Microsofts streaming service, and some upcoming games that we're interested in.2018-01-2548 min

The SoftcastEpisode 2: Gaming New Year's ResolutionsEpisode two! We're still here! It's a thing now! The Softcore Gamers jump right into 2018 with a conversation about, what else, video games. Topics covered include: their gaming New Year's resolutions. Then they talk about their most anticipated games of 2018 across Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC. They briefly discuss some video game news of the week, before dipping into some recommendations for games to buy on the cheap.2018-01-1048 min

The SoftcastEpisode 1: Meet the Softcore GamersThe pilot episode of The Softcast! Join Nick, Jeremy, Jim, and Greg as they chop it up about video games. Topics covered include: our gaming history, some favorite games of the year (including and beyond Breath of the Wild), and suggestions for games to play over the holidays!2018-01-1040 min

Videogame BANG! PodcastCosplay Softcore Will Get You Downloads ep. 173VGB is back and we have a loaded new show! Cory is back from his time at the HiRez Expo Smite World Championships in Atlanta. We talk all about the event and the tremendous victory from the NRG team. We also play Whattcha Playin' where we talk all about Overwatch, Final Fantasy XV, and Smite. When Webb slings the news we talk about the Miami Heat getting involved in the esports scene by investing in the popular Misfits team. We also talk about the PEA and how the whole thing fell apart for CSGO. Then the whole show gets derailed w...2017-01-121h 00

The Nerdologues Present: Talking GamesHard/Softcore Gaming with Brad Statland!Get your minds out of the gutter, you geeks! This week, we're talking about hardcore vs. softcore gaming with friend Brad Statland. In other words, we're exploring the division between casual gamers ("soft") and the more dedicated among you ("hard"). Opinions will be shared, whole genres will be dissected, and diversions will be plentiful!2014-05-1352 min