Level 857 Video Game Podcast

Join us for an entertaining and intriguing roundtable discussion as we provide a comprehensive recap/reaction for all of our favorite reveals and announcements that took place during September 14, 2023's Nintendo Direct and PlayStation's State of Play double whammy ---- right after we react to the latest gaming news stories and share the awesome/addicting games we're currently playing! Your continued support not only bolsters our vibrant gaming community, but also paves the way for insightful and entertaining discussions like these: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-279: Which Was Better? Nintendo's Direct or PlayStation's State Of Play 9.14.23? News Articles: Unity apologies and promises to change its controversial game install fee policy $70 Mortal Kombat 1 Switch version called "robbery" as graphical comparisons flood the internet Nintendo Switch 2 is not going to be nearly as powerful as people think Microsoft's next proposed acquisition is even larger than Activision Blizzard New Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Shows Off 65 Different Suits From Comics, Movies, and More Xbox leak: new Xbox Series X design, next-gen in 2028, and more Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

In this podcast, we reminisce and fire off the finest RPGs we've had the pleasure of playing, right after we discuss the latest gaming news topics and share the games we're currently playing! Your continued support not only bolsters our vibrant gaming community, but also paves the way for insightful and entertaining discussions like these: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-278: We Rank The Best RPGs We've Played! News Articles: Nintendo Reportedly Demoed Switch 2 at gamescom 2023, Visuals ‘Comparable’ to PS5 and Xbox Series Cup Noodles Unleashing Caffeinated 'Gamer-Friendly' Version of Its Famous Noodles on Japan Unity Faces Backlash Over Controversial Runtime Fee Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

Lucy Kyriakidou, Art Director for Dlala studio developed, Disney Illusion Island (and former Lead Character Designer for 2020's Battletoads reboot) returns for the fourth time as our honored special guest to join us for a discussion interview to learn about her experiences while developing the 4 player co-op, Nintendo Switch exclusive, metroidvania, Disney Illusion Island! Your continued support not only bolsters our vibrant gaming community, but also paves the way for insightful discussions like these: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-275: Exploring Disney Illusion Island with Art Director Lucy Kyriakidou! News Topic Reactions: Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Sindel and General Shao Starfield Live-Action Trailer Reaction Tekken 8 Releases January 26, 2024 Sonic Superstars Releases October 17th Sonic Frontiers The Final Horizon Update Coming This Year Assassin's Creed Mirage's Latest Trailer Reaction Playstation Portal discussion

Hasan, Community Manager at the very talented, indie game studio, @HeroConcept, joins us for a discussion interview to provide some incite, revelations and motivation behind the game development process that lead to his latest project, 4-player urban fantasy-themed beat 'em up sensation, Mayhem Brawler --- right after we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news stories! Your continued support not only bolsters our vibrant gaming community, but also paves the way for insightful discussions like these: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-274: We Take A Deep Dive Into The Creative Minds Behind Mayhem Brawler! News Articles: Broforce Developer Speaks on the surprise final update and possibility of Broforce 2! Sakurai Can't Imagine A Smash Bros Title Without Him Nintendo Reportedly Plans To Release Next Gen Console During Second Half of 2024 Hasbro Wants Old Transformers Games Released On Xbox Game Pass Resident Evil 2 Remake Now The Best Selling Resident Evil Game Ever! PS5s Got So Hot At Fighting Game Tournament, Things 'Melted' Tekken 8 director responds to threats about Eddy Gordo Destroy All Humans! Studio Announced As TMNT: The Last Ronin Developer Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

In the gaming industry, having multiple existing and successful video game platforms means there games will inevitably be ported between consoles to make them available to even more players. In this podcast, we mention some notably impressive ports alongside some really, hilariously bad efforts! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-273: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Video Game Ports! Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

Meticulous game collector, game review click Media Glitch contributor, and all around intrigued gamer and streamer, John of Intrigued Gaming makes his return for the 4th time as our honored special guest to help us reminisce over some of our former favorite games that unfortunately have aged very poorly and have failed miserably against the test of time - right after we share some recommendations for the games we've played and react to some of the latest gaming news stories! To catch up with John and the rest of the Media Glitch gang, check out the links below: https://www.youtube.com/@the_radicalone https://www.youtube.com/@kingarakongaming https://www.youtube.com/@mediaglitch https://www.youtube.com/@intriguedgaming Your continued support not only bolsters our vibrant gaming community, but also paves the way for insightful discussions like these: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-272: Reminiscing Over Poorly Aged Video Games w/Intrigued Gaming! News Topic Reactions: Xbox Series X consoles are selling out thanks to classic Call Of Duty Project Q leak reveals huge flaw with upcoming PlayStation handheld that could see it flop Mortal Kombat 1: Homelander, Peacemaker, Li Mei and More Confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con Spider-Man 2 PS5 and DualSense Controller Revealed at SDCC & PS5 Pro Rumor Subscribe to our live podcast and co-op/competitive multiplayer gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

Writer/film director extraordinaire, CEO and founder of game review click, Media Glitch, Joel Vallie, returns to the podcast for the fourth time to join our discussion for the best gaming IP or rather best video game franchise reboots! To catch up with Joel and the rest of the Media Glitch gang, check out the links below: https://www.youtube.com/@the_radicalone https://www.youtube.com/@kingarakongaming https://www.youtube.com/@mediaglitch https://www.youtube.com/@intriguedgaming Your continued support not only bolsters our vibrant gaming community, but also paves the way for insightful discussions like these: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-271: Exploring Gaming Franchise Reboots with Joel Vallie! News Topic Reactions: Switch used to help rescue missing girl from abductor Microsoft Says It Is Committed To Bring Call Of Duty To An "In-Development Switch Model" 87% MISSING: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES Saturn Mini Console Would Be Difficult to Create, Sega Boss Admits Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

Voracious retro/modern game collector and unboxing gameplay accessory enthusiast, King Arakon Gaming (aka, KAG; and the newest member of game review click, Media Glitch) returns as our honored special guest to join us in an in-depth discussion to one of retro gaming's most initially expensive and beloved 2D sprite-based video game home consoles, SNK's infamous, Neo Geo.... right after we share the games we've been playing and react to recent gaming news stories! To catch up with KAG and the rest of the Media Glitch crew, check out the links below: https://www.youtube.com/@KingArakonGaming

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Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-270: A Neo-Geo Retrospective with King Arakon Gaming! News Topic Reactions: Capcom Is Considering New Mega Man Games, It Just Needs Some Ideas Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Adds a Host of Returning Characters to its Roster Street Fighter 6 Sales Hit 2 Million, Rashid Gameplay Revealed Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

To celebrate the 4th of July, Radical Reggie, esteemed YouTube personality and video game collector (affiliated with the Metal Jesus crew and game review click, Media Glitch) returns as our honored special guest to help us remember games from our past libraries that reflect, symbolize, or are associated with what we define as the spirit of America! To catch up on Reggie's adventures, make sure you check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_RadicalOne.

Your continued support not only bolsters our vibrant gaming community, but also paves the way for insightful discussions like these: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-269: We Discuss American Games With Radical Reggie! News Topic Reactions: Ubisoft Currently Has 11 Assassin's Creed Games Planned Daedalic Entertainment Ending Internal Development, Work on New Lord of the Rings Game Halted July Announcement Rumored After Switch 2 Dev Kit “Leak” Sonic boss says there ‘may be a future’ where Sega brings back Nights or Burning Rangers

Microsoft's battle to secure a merger with Activision Blizzard has revealed its previous intentions to possibly acquire additional game studios under its Xbox brand. In this podcast, we discuss which studios we'd like to see or believe would be a good move for Microsoft to consider -- right after we share recommendations for the games we're playing and react to the latest gaming news stories! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-268: What Game Dev Studios Should Microsoft Acquire For Its Xbox Brand? News Topic Reactions: Assassin's Creed Mirage's comparatively tiny map is great news for a series that needs more focus Lots of Square Enix Staff Want to Remake Final Fantasy 6 Google May Resurrect Parts Of Tech For Instant YouTube Games Microsoft Expects the Next Generation of Consoles to Come Out in 2028 Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

Gamers tastes may be all over the place but one thing that we share in common is we enjoy games that provide worthwhile, long lasting, entertaining experiences especially those that remind us why we love this hobby. Regardless of taste, we delve into the must-play games that we feel should be experienced by everyone and anyone who calls themselves a gamer! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-267: Games Everyone Should Experience and Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023 Reaction News Topic Reactions: The Biggest News & Trailers From The June 21st 2023 Nintendo Direct Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD The Level 857 – Video Game Podcast is a video game podcast produced by the artistically creative, charismatic, diehard gaming veterans at 857 Entertainment (857ent.com). Watch, listen and learn as you bear witness to their witty, unfiltered commentary while they share thoughts on today’s gaming trends, games recently played, news topics, and frequently with a special guest YouTuber, game developer, or video game industry contributor! How'd you like the podcast? Let us know in the comments below! *Got a topic or question you wanna see featured in a future podcast?

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We discuss which game announcements, news and reveals impressed and gave us the most to look forward to in the months to come from Summer Game Fest 2023 and Xbox Games Showcase 2023!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-266: We Breakdown Summer Game Fest 2023 And Xbox Games Showcase 2023! Subscribe to our live podcast and co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

We discuss how the evolution of gaming's popularity has impacted the evolutions of old-school, longtime gamers vs. newer gamers who picked up the hobby during gaming's golden age! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-265: The Evolution Of Old And New Gen Gamers! News Topic Reactions: Fable Fans Are Convinced a Big Reveal Is Coming After Xbox Games Showcase Tweet Arkane Staff Reportedly Hoped Microsoft Would Cancel Redfall

Sonic The Hedgehog Co-Creator Yuji Naka Sentenced To Prison For Insider Trading Capcom will hold a 36 minute Showcase on June 12 Main Topic: Evolution Of Old & New Gen Gamers!

We explore the best video game based anime adaptations and try to determine whether the jump from games to anime has been a successful endeavor --- right after we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news stories! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-264: What Are The Best Video Game Based Anime Adaptations! News Topic Reactions:

John Wick Video Game Announcement Coming "Soon", Teases Lionsgate The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Reportedly Facing Major Setbacks Alan Wake 2 is digital-only, but THQ offers to help with a physical release The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Dev Apologizes For Game's Poor Launch, Promises Fixes

Gaming publishers have been no stranger to adapting popular anime IP into a variety of different video game genres for many consoles over the years. In this podcast, we explore our favorite and and quite possibly the very best anime to video games adaptations -- right after we share thoughts on Sony's May 2023 State of Play, reveal the games we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-263: We Discuss The Best Anime To Video Games Adaptations! News Topic Reactions:

Mortal Kombat reboot announced with gory first trailer

Sega considering $70 price for new games, "keeping an eye on market conditions"

Spider-Man 2 Co-Op Seemingly Teased by Voice Actor, Insomniac Says It's Not Happening

Alan Wake 2 "supposed" to release this October, voice actor says

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The very talented video game music guitarist and popular YouTuber, FamilyJules (https://www.youtube.com/user/FamilyJules7x) joins once again as our honored special guest to help us search for gaming's best boss battle music tracks ---- right before we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-263: Searching For Gaming's Best Boss Battle Music with YouTuber FamilyJules! News Topic Reactions:

EU approves Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, clearing major hurdle

Tears Of The Kingdom Is Already In The Top Five Best Reviewed Switch Games Ever

Lord of the Rings MMO Coming From New World Developer Amazon Games

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally available digitally Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

John Donadio (aka @SomeBeardy2Love), COO of Gaming Access Weekly, writer/talent manager for G Fuel Energy Formula, resident beard aficionado/enthusiast/connoisseur, and longtime friend, returns for the 11th time as our honored special guest to join our nostalgic trip down memory lane as we share memories of our favorite video game magazines, right after we share the game's we've been playing and react to some recent news topics!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-261: The Golden Age of Gaming Magazines w/SomeBeardy2Love!

News Topic Reactions:

Sony Has Struck Exclusivity Deals With Konami for MGS3, Silent Hill, and Possibly Castlevania, Jez Corden Says

Nintendo Switch Successor Not Happening for Another Year at Least

Street Fighter 6 Open Beta Announced Just a Few Weeks Before Release

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor players are losing their pre-order and deluxe edition items

Join us as we dive into the world of the Sega Dreamcast - an iconic console that was ahead of its time but marked the end of Sega's dedicated hardware ambitions. We'll explore its launch titles, share our favorite and quirkiest games, and discuss how it ultimately fell short of its potential, right after we react to the latest gaming news and share the games we've been playing this week! Don't miss this nostalgic trip down memory lane! News Topic Reactions:

Nintendo Confirms Its Return to Gamescom in 2023

Microsoft's Activision deal is being punished over Google Stadia's failure

Twisted Metal TV Show Arrives This July, First Teaser Released

Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Sees Orlando Bloom and David Harbour Turn Gamers Into Racers Subscribe to our live podcast and co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

We welcome back Mike Hermann, CEO of RetroSoft Studios, as our honored special guest for the 5th time, as we catch up on the latest developments with RetroMania Wrestling, right after we share some game recommendations and react to some recent news topics! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-257: Mike Hermann Returns With Good Vibes And RetroMania Wrestling Updates! News Topic Reactions:

The Super Mario Bros Movie breaks opening weekend records Both Nintendo and Microsoft Are At It Again

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Surpasses One Million Sales

Sony is gearing up for a new cloud gaming push amid rumors of a PlayStation handheld Subscribe to our live podcast and co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

Empowering women in gaming super nerd working to make the gaming industry a better place for everyone, Kristabyte_ (https://www.twitch.tv/kristabyte_) of Femme Gaming (https://femmegaming.gg/) returns as our honored special guest to discuss the best female characters in gaming, right after we share the games we're playing and react the latest news stories! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-256: Who Are Gaming's Best Female Characters (w/Femme Gaming's Kristabyte)? News Topic Reactions:

MultiVersus Beta Shutting Down In June, Full Launch Planned For Early 2024 E3 has been cancelled PlayStation VR2 Reportedly Off to an Underwhelming Start

Resident Evil 4 Fans Show Support For Harassed Ada Wong Voice Actor Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

Fellow YouTuber, collector, retro gaming/toy/movie enthusiast, and good friend, Pacmancase returns as our honored special guest as we discuss the thrilling highs and devastating lows of video game movie adaptations, right after we share the games we're playing and react the latest news stories! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-255: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Video Game Movies (w/Pacmancase)! News Topic Reactions:

PS5 Pro tipped for 2024 launch — but do we even need it? Hyper Light Breaker makes an homage to 8-bit and 16-bit games with its stunningly gorgeous Art Design Microsoft plans mobile games app store to rival Apple and Google Kojima says MGSV Ground Zeroes was initially an ‘experiment’ for a series of episodic games Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

In this podcast episode, we delve into the immense success of the Nintendo Switch, but the burning question on everyone's mind is: What will Nintendo's next console generation entail? Join us as we share the current games we're playing and react to the latest news updates before exploring the exciting possibilities, must have features, specs, wants, desires, etc. of what will become the eventual successor to the Nintendo Switch (Switch 2?)! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-254: What Do You Want From Nintendo's Switch Successor? News Topic Reactions:

The Super Mario Bros Movie Final Trailer: The Coolest Moments Shown

Fans Said Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Looked So Bad That WB Is Delaying It

Gotham Knights Proves TMNT Deserves the Triple-A Treatment

Konami Acknowledges 'Excitement and Enthusiasm' for More Castlevania Amid Dead Cells DLC Launch Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

In this podcast, fellow YouTuber, member of game review click, Media Glitch  (https://www.youtube.com/user/mediaglitchshow) and Metal Jesus crewmember, Radical Reggie (https://www.https://www.youtube.com/user/icon770), returns as our honored special guest to discuss the pros and cons of the gaming industry's obsession with remakes, right after we share the games we've been playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-253: Are Remakes Good For The Industry (w/Radical Reggie)?  

News Topic Reactions

A Resident Evil Reboot Movie Based On The Best Game Is In The Works  

EA Is Seemingly Asking People If They Want a Dead Space 2 or 3 Remake  

Nintendo Wii U time bomb is killing consoles if you don’t use them regularly  

Bandai Namco Announces 'Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4'  

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In this podcast, avid retro game collector, passionate gamer and fellow YouTube content creator @RetroWolf88 (https://www.youtube.com/@RetroWolf88) returns as our honored special guest to update us on his recent experiences in the retro game collecting arena, right after we share the games we've been playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-252: We Catch Up With RetroWolf's Retro Game Collecting Adventures! 

 News Topic Reactions:  

Mortal Kombat 12 Confirmed for 2023 Release 

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is always online, even in single-player  

Microsoft opens up PC Game Pass to 40 new countries in big subscription push 

Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree Revealed  

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Despite the many popular, long running game franchises in existence that continue to stand the test of time with notable critically acclaimed recent titles, not every entry attached to these successful IPs is fondly remembered.  So in this podcast, we discuss what we believe are some of the worst games from some of the most memorable, popular gaming franchises, right before we share the games we're currently playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-251: Least Favorite Games Of Popular Franchises!  

News Topic Reactions:  

MultiVersus Peak Player Count Plummets to Below 1000 Amid Content Drought 

First Trailer For The Tetris Movie Shows Off The Wild Story Behind The Hit Game 

Capcom announced 1 million to first prize for Pro Tournament 2023 

Sega says Sonic Frontiers sales ‘greatly exceeded’ its expectations  

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In this podcast, we welcome fellow YouTuber, long time music artist, member of the Gamers United Guild, retro game enthusiast and now tester for the Intellivision Amico, @DJCGAMESTUDIOS (https://www.youtube.com/@DJCGAMESTUDIOS) to share retro gaming stories, right after we share the games we've been playing and react to some recent news topics! 

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-250: 80s Gaming Nostagia With DJC Game Studios! 

News Topic Reactions: 

Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom Will Be More Expensive Than You Thought (Reference Links) https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news... 

HI-FI Rush Easter Egg Might Be Teasing The Evil Within 3 (Reference Links) https://www.ign.com/articles/hi-fi-ru... 

Hogwarts Legacy Is The Biggest Harry Potter Game Launch Of All Time (Reference Link) https://www.newsweek.com/hogwarts-leg... 

Square Enix Producer Hints At Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster (Reference Link) https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/f... 

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In this podcast, retro gaming enthusiast, indie game and Nintendo fanatic, family friendly content creator, Twitch streamer@artofmana (https://www.youtube.com/@artofmana) makes his return as our honored special guest to share his thoughts on dedicated handheld consoles and show off a little of his Play Date handheld portable console (as well as his robust handheld gaming collection) right after we discuss the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-249: Is Dedicated Handheld Gaming Still Relevant with ARTOFMANA?  

News Topic Reactions:  

Resident Evil 4 Remake is Removing Quick-Time Events and Adding Sidequests  

Live Services For Rumbleverse & Knockout City Will Go Offline Soon  

Nintendo Direct Highlights 2.8.2023 Reaction

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With the success of the new hit HBO series The Last Of Us, we share treasured video game IP that we think would also make a great TV series, either live or animated.  Right after we discuss the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-248: Which Video Game IPs Would Make A Great TV Series?   

News Topic Reactions:  

A data miner for Marvel's Avengers found scrapped plans for She-Hulk and Captain Marvel  

Sony Slashes PlayStation VR2 Headset Output After Pre-Orders Disappoint  

Phil Spencer says '2022 was too light on games' & promises a more exciting 2023  

Exclusive: Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony Won't Be Part of E3 2023 

Main Topic: Video Games That Would Make Great TV Series  

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In this podcast, we share which Sega IP's we'd like to see revived and how they could exist today, right after we discuss the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-247: Which Sega IP's Need Modern Revivals? 

News Topic Reactions:  

Marvel’s Avengers last Update is March 31st, and it won’t receive any new content going forward  

Mark Hamil Reveals Why He Won't Voice The Joker Again  

WWE 2K23 only offers full edition digitally  

Dead Space Remake Is Too Scary for Its Own Technical Director

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In this podcast, we welcome the return of videogame television media pioneer, creator, executive producer and co-host of “The Electric Playground,” and “Reviews on the Run,” @Victor Lucas (https://www.youtube.com/@EPN) to discuss how to fix the Game Awards and as always we'll of course be discussing the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-246: How To Fix The Game Awards with  EPN's Victor Lucas! 

News Topic Reactions: 

Your Google Stadia controller won’t be a paperweight after the service shuts down  

The Last of Us Had HBO's Second-Best Debut of the Last Decade 

Rumour: A Potential 'Scalebound' Revival Is Being Spoken Of, Again  

Leaked Suicide Squad Screen Appears to Reveal Live Service Game With a Battle Pass 

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From the triple "A" to the lesser known indies, we share the games and features we're anticipating most releasing this year, and as always we'll of course be discussing the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-245: What Are Your Most Anticipated Games of 2023?  

News Topic Reactions:  

YouTuber fought back against Nintendo DMCA notice and won  

Mounting your PS5 vertically might lead to failure  

Elden Ring Streamer MissMikkaa Simultaneously Defeated Two Malenias With a Dance Pad and a Controller 

Legend of Zelda Animated Movie Rumored To Be In Development 

In this podcast, we welcome the new year by discussing all game related disappointments of 2022, right after we share the games we're currently playing and react to some recent news topics!  

News Topic Reactions:  

Resident Evil 4 Producer Says Remake Now In “Final Spurt” Of Development  

It seems SEGA is planning another Olympic-themed game possibly with Sonic  

Ubisoft Massive’s Future Games Could Include Monetization 

Silent Hill: The Short Message Rated AGAIN, First Official Image, Details  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-244: The Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2022!   

In this podcast, we created our very own game awards with unique categories and nominees and as always we'll of course be discussing the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-242: Welcome To The Level 857 Game Awards! 

News Topic Reactions: 

Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty  

‘Death Stranding’ Film Based On Hit Video Game In Works From  Hammerstone Studios & Kojima Productions  

Henry Cavill moves on to a Warhammer 40K adaptation with Amazon 

Horizon Multiplayer Game Confirmed By Guerrilla  

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In this podcast, we make our return to 2022's Festival of Games holiday shopping and gaming event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City New York, share our experience, and as always discuss the awesome games that we're playing!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-241  

News Topic Reactions:  

The Witcher: Blood Origin’s latest trailer puts Jaskier in the prequel  

Jedi Survivor Confirmed for The Game Awards, New Key Art Revealed  

Toe Jam and Earl Movie Adaptation is Hollywood's Deepest Video Game Pull Yet  

Crime Boss: Rockay City Announced With Cast Including Chuck Norris, Danny Trejo, and Vanilla Ice

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In this podcast, we share our predictions on which of the 2022 Game Award nominees will reign victorious and as always we'll of course be discussing the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics! 

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-240

News Topic Reactions: 

Nintendo Shuts Down Smash World Tour, Organizers 'Losing Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars' 

Microsoft raising base price of first-party Xbox games from $60 to $70 

River City Girls 2 Has Been Slightly Delayed In North America & Europe 

Sonic Frontiers Is Getting More Content In 2023, And It’s All Free 

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In this podcast, we share some of the our favorite, top, best gaming companies that we admire and respect, whether they be a developer studio or publisher, right after we discuss the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-239 

News Topic Reactions:  

Nintendo Direct 11.29.2022 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2nd Trailer Reaction 

Nintendo Rejected An Ultra-Realistic F-Zero Switch Prototype 

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet' Becomes Fastest-Selling Game in Nintendo History   

Sony wants to add PlayStation Plus to Xbox, but Microsoft won't let them  

In this podcast and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we share the games we're thankful for getting the chance to play so far in 2022, right after we discuss the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!

News Topic Reactions:

God of War Ragnarök music intern goes uncredited for work on game

MultiVersus Season 2.1 patch notes released and Marvin the Martian is now available

Ubisoft Shares Very Early Look at Splinter Cell Remake

Team Ninja talks Ninja Gaiden & Dead or Alive reboot reports


Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-238: What Games Are You Thankful For Playing In 2022?

We discuss the pros and cons of video game oversaturation, and of course as always we discuss the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics! 

News Topic Reactions:  

Nintendo Japan is now refusing to repair products if customers threaten or harass its staff  

Bandai announced that Elden Ring sold 17.5 million units, making it the fastest-selling multi-platform Japanese game of all time

MultiVersus Season 2 Kicks Off With Battle Pass Update and More  

The Winter Soldier Joins Marvel's Avengers Later This Month 

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-237: Does Video Game Oversaturation Exist? 

In this podcast, we debate the importance of framerate in gaming especially in regards to this new generation of high powered pc level gaming consoles!  And of course we'll discuss the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics! 

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-236: Does FPS Matter? The Great Framerate Debate! 

News Topic Reactions:

The Last of Us TV Show Listed With January Premiere Date  

Final Fantasy 16 will be a PS5 exclusive for at least six months  

 Square Enix announces NFTs, and fans are pissed 

Ranked Mode finally arrives in MultiVersus but it isn’t sticking around forever 

In this podcast, we collectively shine a light on our most underrated games, and as always we'll of course be discussing the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-235: What Are Some Underrated Games That Deserve Recognition? 

News Topic Reactions:  

The Witcher Renewed for Season 4 by Netflix, Liam Hemsworth to Replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia  

Black Adam Comes To MultiVersus With Arcade Mode

Assassin’s Creed multiplayer confirmed by Ubisoft from For Honor devs  

Microsoft loses up to $200 on each Xbox console sold  

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In this podcast, we collectively share our best horror experiences in gaming in celebration of Halloween!  And as always we'll of course be discussing the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics! 

News Topic Reactions: 

Callisto Protocol Confirms It's Not Delayed, Promises 60fps Performance Mode  

Capcom deletes Street Fighter 6 beta from players' hard drives after hackers find a way to keep playing  

Everything announced in Konami's Silent Hill October 2022 showcase  (

Capcom Presents it's Resident Evil Showcase & No Plans For Code Veronica Just Yet  

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Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-234: What Are Your Favorite Gaming Horror Moments? 

In this podcast, producer Colleen Fannin and project lead Bannon Rudis of WayForward (https://wayforward.com), join us as our honored special guests to chat about the latest developments revealed in their latest upcoming, beat'em up brawler sequel, River City Girls 2!  And as always we'll of course be discussing the games we're playing and react to some recent news topics!  

News Topic Reactions:  

Gotham Knights is 30fps on Next Gen Consoles & Gets a Free Four-Player Co-Op Mode, In November  

Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout 

G4 TV Is Being Shut Down Only A Year After Its Relaunch  

Analogue Is Making One Final Batch of Its SNES and Genesis Consoles 

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-233: River City Girls 2 Chat with Colleen Fannin and Bannon Rudis of Wayforward!

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Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-232: Disney Illusion Island Chat With Dlala Studios's AJ Grand-Scrutton! In this podcast, AJ Grand-Scrutton CEO of Dlala Studios (https://www.dlalastudios.com/), the indie developer who previously brought us the awesome Battletoads 2020 reboot for Xbox consoles/PC, returns as our honored special guest to chat about the studio's latest upcoming project, 4 player platformer, Disney Illusion Island, right after we share the games we're playing and react to some current news topics! 

News Topic Reactions

The PS5 is Hacked & A Steam Deck Promotional Video Removed For Showing Switch Emulator  

Beyond Good And Evil 2 Has Broken Duke Nukem Forever's Record For Longest Game Development Time 

Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Debuts: Hear Chris Pratt & Jack Black  

Overwatch 2 Becomes Victim To DDoS Attack & D.Va Tops Pornhub Searches  

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-231: What Indie Games Need A Sequel? In this podcast, we discuss and share our list of indie games that rightfully deserve a sequel, right after we react to some news topics and share some current games we've played!

News Topic Reactions:

MultiVersus Leak Possibly Reveals Mark Hamill as Joker

Google Is Shutting Down Stadia, Its Cloud Gaming Service

Who Should Make a New Ninja Gaiden?

Dead Space Remake Shows Off Its First Gameplay

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Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-230: Sarumaru Is Back! In this podcast, fellow YouTuber, Artist, Gamer, an old-school Otaku and overall creative guy, Sarumaru (https://www.youtube.com/c/Sarumaru) drops in once again as our honored special guest, to catch up on his recent gaming experiences and developments, right after we react to some news topics and share some current games we've played!   

News Topic Reactions:

MultiVersus 1.03 Patch Adds Rick Sanchez, Makes Shaggy Free For All New Players 

17-year-old hacker arrested in Oxfordshire, believed to be the mastermind behind GTA6 Leak and Uber hack 

Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Won't Include Multiplayer  (

Netflix Opens Its Own Game Studio in Finland  (Reference Link) 

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