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Listen As TCGS Gives One Of Their Hosts The E3 Rundown

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The Computer Game Show adds its own E3 spectacle with the inventive way they cover the show. Each year, one of the hosts leaves the internet and goes on information blackout for everything from the show. When E3's over, the hosts convene and record, with 3 of them recapping/describing the major news and trailers from the show for the one that missed it—throwing one (at least) … [Read more...] about Listen As TCGS Gives One Of Their Hosts The E3 Rundown

Vidjagame Apocalypse Looks At The Least Valuable Video Games

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For retro game collectors, it's mostly about those super-expensive, unachievable holy grails. But what about those games that are far from those highs; what about the games at the lowest possible end of the price spectrum. No one talks about those! Until now. Vidjagame Apocalypse talks about those bargain-basement retro titles across a number of platforms—excluding the sports, … [Read more...] about Vidjagame Apocalypse Looks At The Least Valuable Video Games

Second Player Podcast: Mike Albertin (Games My Mom Found)

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This week’s guest is Mike Albertin, the host of Games My Mom Found, a retro gaming podcast with frequent side episodes covering movies, comics, and other related geek culture. We talk about how Mike started the show, found his co-hosts, decided on a format, and planning out a show like Games My Mom Found which publishes multiple episodes per week. Please check out Games My Mom … [Read more...] about Second Player Podcast: Mike Albertin (Games My Mom Found)

Second Player Podcast: Joseph Moran (The Trophy Room – A PlayStation Podcast)

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This week’s guest is Joseph Moran (aka MrBadBit on Twitter). He’s the host of The Trophy Room - A PlayStation Podcast, a weekly show covering topics and games in and around the PlayStation ecosystem. We talk about his move from a small YouTube following to podcasting, taking inspiration as a host from late night, search engine optimization and more. Be sure to check … [Read more...] about Second Player Podcast: Joseph Moran (The Trophy Room – A PlayStation Podcast)

Interviews, Laughs With The Waffling Taylors’ Arrggh!

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Arrggh! - A Video Game Podcast By The Waffling Taylors mixes standard gaming podcast fare (game impressions, developer interviews) with something a bit more rare in this genre—more 'produced' audio bits and sketches. If you go in cold, it might be a little jarring. But it makes this offering from brothers Jay and Squidgey a unique candidate to add to your gaming podcast … [Read more...] about Interviews, Laughs With The Waffling Taylors’ Arrggh!

Second Player Podcast: Alex Kos and Shamster (The Boss Room)

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This week’s guests are Alex Kos and Shamster, the hosts of The Boss Room, a weekly podcast covering general and retro gaming topics, news, and their thoughts on the games they’ve been playing. We talk about how they started their show, their unique tag-team editing style, adding sound effects, and more! Be sure to check out The Boss Room via the links below! The Boss … [Read more...] about Second Player Podcast: Alex Kos and Shamster (The Boss Room)

Gamers Share Their Stories On We The GamerCast

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A shared love of video games can connect people in unexpected ways. As podcast listeners, we often form bonds and friendships with the hosts of our favorite shows or videos even if we've never spoken or met. Few shows highlight this as well as Sean Capri's We the GamerCast, which is billed as sweet hangs between strangers on the internet but can at times feel like a worthwhile … [Read more...] about Gamers Share Their Stories On We The GamerCast

Second Player Podcast: Tom and Chris (1 Hour 1 Decision)

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This week’s guests are Tom and Chris, the hosts of the 1 Hour 1 Decision podcast, a weekly show where they play an Xbox Game Pass game for an hour and then discuss their impressions and give a final verdict on whether they would continue playing. It’s a novel take on the game club genre. We talk about the hosts’ first experiences in radio, the formation of this show, … [Read more...] about Second Player Podcast: Tom and Chris (1 Hour 1 Decision)

Get Your Head Around The Epic/Apple Court Case With These Podcasts/Videos

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Court proceedings between Epic Games and Apple began last week. Want to get your head around what's happening? Here are some podcasts and YouTube videos to help wade through the news and arguments between these two industry juggernauts. Most interesting are some once-confidential details of the inner workings of industry deals becoming public as a result of this legal … [Read more...] about Get Your Head Around The Epic/Apple Court Case With These Podcasts/Videos

Discussing Game Reviews And Bad Gaming Hot Takes With Jiggle Physics

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Mobile Nations has a hidden gem of a gaming podcast in the all female-hosted Jiggle Physics. The only real drawback to the show seems to be the lag between when the hosts record and when the episodes post. In a week like this one means missing out on talk about one of the week's bigger releases (New Pokémon Snap). But the show more than makes up for it with a mix of humor and … [Read more...] about Discussing Game Reviews And Bad Gaming Hot Takes With Jiggle Physics

Second Player Podcast: Nick DiBartolomeo and Bruno Pierce (Quit The Build)

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This week’s guests are Nick DiBartolomeo and Bruno Pierce, hosts of the twice-weekly gaming podcast Quit The Build. We talk about how the pair met, launching a podcast in 2021, and the pair’s approach to growing their audience via social media. Please be sure to check out Quit The Build at the following links! Subscribe to Quit The BuildQuit The Build’s Linktree (links to … [Read more...] about Second Player Podcast: Nick DiBartolomeo and Bruno Pierce (Quit The Build)

No News, Just Game Talk With The Backlog Busters

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The Backlog Busters eschews the standard gaming podcast template by skipping the news and instead just tackling the "whatcha been playing" part. The show's regular episodes are a roundtable of hosts discussing the games that they are currently playing—and it's not always the newest releases. In between, shorter episodes focus on a singular game or other gaming-related side … [Read more...] about No News, Just Game Talk With The Backlog Busters

Play Along Podcast Tunes Frequency To Metal Gear Solid (PS1)

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Game clubs are an enjoyable subgenre of video game podcasts dedicated to playing through one game, divided into either one episode or several. They're also evergreen, meaning when you find a host combination you like you can jump in at a recent episode or dive into the back-catalog and follow along at your own pace. Play Along Podcast is a new entry in this genre, and after … [Read more...] about Play Along Podcast Tunes Frequency To Metal Gear Solid (PS1)

Second Player Podcast: Brian Pendleton and Jon Moon (All Day I Play Radio)

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This week’s guests are Brian Pendleton and Jon Moon, the hosts of the weekly gaming podcast All Day I Play Radio. We chat about how they met, why they decided to start a podcast, and leveraging each others’ strengths in the production and promotion of their show. Please be sure to check out Brian and Jon’s work at the following links! All Day I Play … [Read more...] about Second Player Podcast: Brian Pendleton and Jon Moon (All Day I Play Radio)

iOS/PC Cloud Gaming, Rami Ismail Interview On This Week’s Xbox Expansion Pass

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In a double-sized episode of the Xbox Expansion Pass, we get an extensive interview with game developer, indie advocate and podcaster Rami Ismail, plus a reunion of sorts for host Luke Lohr and guest Sean Capri. Prior to starting XEP, Luke was a co-host with Sean on The Xbox Drive, and it's great to hear these two talking Xbox on a show once again. Xbox Expansion … [Read more...] about iOS/PC Cloud Gaming, Rami Ismail Interview On This Week’s Xbox Expansion Pass