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Back again is Wade “ Prof Noctis” Langer to celebrate JRPG July! The professor gives us his views on Final Fantasy 16, we talk what is a JRPG and also working out with a buster sword.

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Youtube JRPG creator Tyler Hoyt of The Gaming Shelf joins us to talk all things JRPG, his channel and what slurpee flavor is the best.

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The Nintendo Dads return to talk all things Nintendo, the success of the Mario Movie and Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Then its a bit of draft time as we draft a team of our best dads for to celebrate Fathers Day!

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Shelby and Casey are back! They give there thoughts on a tepid Sony Showcase and gush over how Tears of The Kingdom has taken over their systems!

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Shelby has been grinding out some great games. He gets his claws into Axiom Verge and Sparks of Hope. Phil gives his impression of Atomic Heart and philosophy on starting game weapons. The fellas make tier list and talk trailers as well!

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Four internet acquaintances get together to talk games and find away to conquer evil through the power of friendship!!!... Or its just that Parker Simmons and Spoole join Eric and Casey to talk games and gush about the release of Square Enix Octopath Traveler 2. The fellas then give there top gas station food choices and fight their inner fat kids.

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Friend to the show and Yu-Gi-Oh streamer/creator Dads1stTime joins us tonight! We reminisce about the glorious 90's this whole episode. Even the games we talk about are rooted in the retro pixel art style of the greatest era ever! Shelby tells us about his time with Loop Hero and Casey has begun his dive in to Octopath Traveler 2. Then the fellas talk about games that are getting shut down, Microsoft latest moves with Nvidia and Nintendo. To wrap the show we do Draft Time and each draft are top 90's cartoon list.

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This week we were joined by  the founder of CEO Gaming, fighting game director for ESL and internet legend Alex Jebailey! He talks about his origins in the FGC from running the cabinet at the arcade as a kid, to running one of the biggest videogame tournaments in the world.  

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You get a new computer, you get a new computer, EVERYBODY GETS A NEW COMPUTER!!!! The team is leveling up their hardware and are excited about what they can play or stream. Casey continues to enjoy Fire Emblem Engaged and Eric gets lost with the depth of Game Pass. Shelby is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening and looking for a new game. Then we talk about the grammy whoops and the forbidden "wizard game". Then we make our Nintendo Direct perdictions!

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Shelby and Phil talk games and what should be remade.

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This week we are joined by bad ass designer and controller artist, Captain Alex! He talks about his career and tells us the process he takes for controller design. Casey succumbs to gamer FOMO and has begun playing Fire Emblem Engage and Spoole jumps back to the MOBA world playing Smite. Then the crew talks Nintendo Land Waistline warnings, Street Fighter 6 first tournament and the E3 no show. The show wraps with some One Start Review Reviews of videogame controllers.

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Shelby, Phil and Eric talk about the good old days of WoW. Shelby gives Inscryption a try, while Phil takes on two monster games in Zelda Breath of the WIld and God of War. Then the guys have a moment of silence for the end of Marvel Avengers game and talk about how good Last of Us on HBO is doing. To wind things down, its time to Roll It back and talk games of the past!

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Sean Poole is back to talk to the boys about Vampire Survivor addiction. Casey talks about being overwhelmed by trying to start two games at once, Shelby got end credits on Fire Emblem giving his full take and eventually Spool talks about the tinkering around in Satisfactory.  Then the guys talk about the success of HBO Last Of Us show, Fire Emblem Engage fomo and  Microsoft playing dumb. Then we give are current show recommends on Whatcha Watching.

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The fellas talk games, games and more games.  Shelby and Casey talk about addicting Vampire Survivor as well as it allows you to time travel. Casey goes old school playing Retro Bowl, while Eric fires up 25 year old file of Breath of Fire 3! Then, the crew talks news covering Microsofts move to mobile, Dunkey's first game, ADHD Gaming Treatment and Hasbro ruining the D&D Community with their plans for the OGL.

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On today is professor, writer, streamer and theologian Wade Langer AKA Prof Noctis joins the show to talk about his work at the University of Alabama and the intersection between Final Fantasy 15 and the story of King David. Then we talk about how great and awkward Fire Emblem Three Houses, anticipated game of 2023 and play a game of Who Said It?

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It has finally come! Day 5 of Games We Loved were we share our best gaming moments and the game we loved playing the most this year!

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Day Four continues as we cover the games we loved in 2022. We also talk about our most anticipated games of 2023!

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It's Day 3 of the Games We Loved 2022! The fellas talk about why these games landed in the middle and also give out the, "We're Not Mad, Just Dissapointed Award" to this years gaming flops.

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Day two of the Games We Loved begins! We also talk about the biggest gaming news story of the year!

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We are wrapping up 2022 with the Game We Loved! Today we rank our number 5 game and give our top soundtrack for the year!

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Parker Simmons returns and we talk about the frustration and joy Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have given us. We also discuss the excite or lack thereof for the new Mario Movie.

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Welcome to your 2022 Holiday Gift guide for the nerd in your life!

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Shelby and Eric hold down the fort as Casey drift in and out of the show. Shelby clears Halo Infinite off his backlog and Eric works on a game that has been on his backlog for a while Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. Then the fellas talk news and NASCAR race turning into a video game!

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The stars align and the whole crew gets together this week! Then everything gets a bit off the rails, but still fun though!  The fellas talk about the fall of G4 and the discourse about Bayonetta. Then they begin to wonder what political alignment Mario is and how many character Shelby should play in Overwatch 2.

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Talented artist and friend to the show Seakae returns this week to talk games and his plans for Extra Life this year. Casey gushes over Live A Live and Shelby talks about his tile with Resident Evil: Village. Then the crew talks about OverWatch 2 Rough launchs and how out of touch Mark Zuckerberg price for Meta Quest Pro. Then we wrap the show by playing a game of Draw It.

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The best friend crew is on the pod! Sean returns to talk to us about the launch of World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic and reminisce about their time with WoW in the past. Casey give a glowing review of Live A Live and Eric does a few Pokémon pack opens through out the show. Then we wrap with our segment called Dungeon Diving focusing on how to start a D&D campaign with a group!

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This week Phil dives into the world of The Pokémon Trading Card game and Shelby is getting ready for spooky season with Friday the 13th: The Game. Then the fellas talk about The Last of Us show coming to HBO and try to guess the game!

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The fellas talk games and talk about the big news this week about a certain companies leaks...

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Phil and Shelby talk games, all the release hypes from Nintendo and Sony. Then they play the guess game to wrap the show.

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This week we welcome the mind behind the metroidvania Rebel Transmute Evan Tor to the show.  He talks to us about his process, pushing himself as a designer/artist and hitting his kickstarter goal!  Shelby regalesof with his PAX West adventure and games on his radar. The crew the takes time to pay their respects to Mike Fahey of Kotaku and AGDQ cancelling their live event.  Then things get a bit rowdy in the new segment, Name That Chiptune.

Shelby prepares his body for PAX, but still gets in some time to talk games with Phil.  The fellsa also play a new game called Guess the Game!

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Episode 100! We made it to the century mark. Speaking of century, Phil claims he will beat Chrono Trigger this week, Shelby attempts to play Mario & Rabbids for the 3rd time, Sean talks RTS's and Casey give his review of Gucamelee! The fellas then talk Gamescom and try the new segment "Draft Time" were they draft there favorite videogame protagonists. 

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Just two dudes talking games and feeling old. Shelby wonder is Fortnite is his gateway to the Dragon Ball Z universe and gives his final take on Monster Hunter Rise.  Casey dips into Guacamelee. The boys talk news and take a few random questions.

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This week Evan and Corbin from the Youtube Channel Gaming Broductions joins the show to talk about their process, pursing their passion during covid and love of games.  Casey gives his final thoughts on Triangle Strategy and Shelby works on being a muffin assassin in the Hitman Trilogy. We then discuss Kyler Murray videogame restriction in his contract, Unity being bought and a 30 year old secret discovered in an SNES classic. Also, we share what shows we are watching to wrap the episode.

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Spoole joins Phil and Shelby this week and Casey is out due to Doggie Dad Duties. We get caught up on Spoole's RV Freedom. Games include Shelby talking Monster Hunter, Phil's update on his Chrono Trigger progress. Spoole also gives sage advice on the World of Warcraft. We wrap with a few Random questions.  

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This week the crew is joined by the indie development team Something Classic to discuss their new game Quartet. We talk about what it takes to start a game, listening to feedback and JRPG influences. Phil talks about his first experience with Chrono Trigger and streaming it for the first time. We then talk about Blizzard starting a union and wrap the show with a round of Would you Rather: JRPG Edition.

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Parker Simmons returns to enjoy JRPG July with us! Shelby has the MoHun bug as we talk about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak as well as Triangle Strategy. Then we give our concerns about Ubisofts current move to pull down Assassin Creed Liberation from people who own it digitally. Then the guys play a game of  Who Said it: Bad Guy, "Bad Guy" or Taylor Swift?

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We welcome back Armored Andy to tell us about the cool content he is making in Red Dead Redemption 2. Meanwhile, Casey and Shelby gushes over TMNT: Shredders Revenge and Shelby takes us to chillville with Sable. The boys then roll back the clock and talk about there favorite games from the past!

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Phil lets us know how he is enjoying his time with Mario Strikers: Battle League but is it worth the coin? The guys recap Summer Game Fest and talk who is which ninja turtle?

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Back in action, Casey returns for his hiatus that apparently turn him into Grizzly Adams. Shelby tells us about his time in Tiny Tina's Wonderland , Phil explores LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Casey tells us his thoughts on Mario Strikers: Battle League.  Then we chat news and Casey share his incredibly late thoughts on Marvel Endgame during our What Ya Watching Segment.

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This Week Phillip schools Dr.Zubat and Shelby on what Oregonzola is. The gang also talks about what they have been playing including Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Cuphead. Dr. Z gives some insight on the worst Marvel superhero and we wrap up talking about how gaming has changed for us as we have "growed" up.

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The gang talk games and Elon real life game of Monopoly!

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This week, Casey steers the ship and brings back indie developer of Chesslocke and Friend to the show Loxxulus back on to gush over Square Enix new game Triangle Strategy. Then the guys talk Square Enix news with microtransaction mishaps and rank there top JRPGS!  So Metriodvania March Square is too good right now!

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We are joined this week by Phil Caron of Super Jump Magazine.  We talk gaming as dads, Then Shelby and Casey dive into their Metriodvanias for the month. Shelby goes ham on Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, and Casey talks about how Monster Sanctuary mashes up his love for Pokemon and Metroidvania. Then the fellas talk about which starter is best from the New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal and what soda flavor would be designed after them.

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Hot of the presses of the Street Fighter 6 announcement, Casey and Shelby give there view on the new logo controversy and Ryu's pants.  Then we talk about really light hearted games Rival of Aether and Last of Us 2.  

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Shelby and Casey prattle on about the best half time ever, then finally talk video games! Casey gives his review for Pokemon Arceus and Shelby gives his Metroid Dread.  Then we talk about all the great announcements from the Nintendo Direct and try our new segment, "Roll It Back."

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Casey is reunited with the homie Parker Simmons and they rejoice over the brand new hotness that is Pokemon Arceus. Then we talk steam deck and give some 1 Star Review Reviews.

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The show is now live on Twitch! Shelby tells us about his trip to Texas and using his flying time to play Metriod Dread. We also hear from Casey if Streets of Rage 4 is worth the buy and later sparks a discussion on top beat em ups! Oh yeah and we discuss that small business deal Microsoft made with Activision.

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