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John

45 episodes

4 days ago

This week I played the inventive and thoughtful Tunic (https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNIC/) and really enjoyed it, even if I felt lost half the time. I also tried out Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2552430/KINGDOM_HEARTS_HD_1525_ReMIX/) for the first time, and was not a huge fan. Last but certainly not least, this week I'm recommending the audiobook version of The Hobbit (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Hobbit-Audiobook/1705009050?source_co...

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This week I played the inventive and thoughtful Tunic (https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNIC/) and really enjoyed it, even if I felt lost half the time. I also tried out Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2552430/KINGDOM_HEARTS_HD_1525_ReMIX/) for the first time, and was not a huge fan. Last but certainly not least, this week I'm recommending the audiobook version of The Hobbit (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Hobbit-Audiobook/1705009050?source_co...

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Episode 45 - Tunic and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

This week I played the inventive and thoughtful Tunic (https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNIC/) and really enjoyed it, even if I felt lost half the time. I also tried out Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2552430/KINGDOM_HEARTS_HD_1525_ReMIX/) for the first time, and was not a huge fan. Last but certainly not least, this week I'm recommending the audiobook version of The Hobbit (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Hobbit-Audiobook/1705009050?source_co...

4 days ago

21 minutes

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Episode 44 - Kingdom Hearts and Detroit: Become Human

This week I played Kingdom Hearts (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2552430/KINGDOM_HEARTS_HD_1525_ReMIX/) for the first time in ages and really enjoyed it! I also tried out Detroit: Become Human (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222140/Detroit_Become_Human/), the game from Quantic Dream that's based on a tech demo (https://youtu.be/TDxOUD7AgJk?si=Cof1dH5aBhGwevXn) from 2012. Last but not least, I recommend the teaser for the upcoming film David (https://youtu.be/cyBHli_akQw?si=iwyfy-gLL...

1 week ago

22 minutes

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Episode 43 - Diablo IV and Dark Sector

This week I'm wrapping up my time playing "spooky" games with Diablo IV (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/Diablo_IV/) - a really solid game if not a great Diablo game - and Dark Sector (https://store.steampowered.com/app/29900/Dark_Sector/), which may be the creepiest of all the games I played this month! Last but not least, I highly recommend the demo for Marvel Cosmic Invasion (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4013980/MARVEL_Cosmic_Invasion_Demo/), which is an upcoming arcade be...

2 weeks ago

18 minutes

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Episode 42 - Diablo III and Fallout: New Vegas

This week I played Diablo III (https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/family/diablo-iii) and found I enjoy it maybe even more than Diablo II (gasp!). I also played Fallout: New Vegas (https://store.steampowered.com/app/22380/Fallout_New_Vegas/) and found I like other Fallout games more (horror!). I also recommend the Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies, they hold up really well! As always, I'd love to have a conversation about any of this stuff, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and let's cha...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

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Episode 41 - Diablo II and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II

This week I played the sequels to each of the games I played last week! First up, Diablo II (https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/family/diablo-ii), specifically the excellent Resurrected edition, followed by Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2183900/Warhammer_40000_Space_Marine_2/). These are both really good games, and worthy sequels! Last but not least, I recommend Fractal Design (https://www.fractal-design.com/) for some cool computer parts and excellent custo...

1 month ago

14 minutes

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Episode 40 - Diablo and Warhammer 40k: Space Marine

This week I played the very first Diablo (https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/family/diablo) and found that it's got some old but good bones! I also played Warhammer 40k: Space Marine (https://store.steampowered.com/app/55150/Warhammer_40000_Space_Marine__Anniversary_Edition/) and found it to be a lot like Gears of War! Last but not least, I recommend the Apple Watch (https://www.apple.com/watch/) for wearable tech that probably does more than you need it to. As always, I'd love to have a conver...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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Episode 39 - Marvel's Midnight Suns and Hollow Knight

This week kicks off a month playing some games that could be considered "spooky"! First up, Marvel's Midnight Suns (https://store.steampowered.com/app/368260/Marvels_Midnight_Suns/) from Firaxis. A Marvel tactics game with a twist! I also finally played Hollow Knight (https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/Hollow_Knight/) for the first time. Pretty solid game! Last but not least, I wanted to recommend an upcoming game called Agent 64: Spies Never Die (https://youtu.be/vsGxG1GPN-A?si=iJQ1w4...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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Episode 38 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Spark of Hope

This week I played Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-plus-rabbids-kingdom-battle-switch/) as well as its sequel, Mario + Rabbids Spark of Hope (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-plus-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-switch/). This wild combination of Mario characters and insane Rabbids is actually a lot of fun! This week I also recommend going out for a bike ride as I've been doing. Also a lot of fun! As always I'd love to hear your thoughts...

1 month ago

17 minutes

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Episode 37 - Gears Tactics and XCOM Chimera Squad

This week I played the excellent Gears Tactics (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184050/Gears_Tactics/) as well as the latest XCOM game, Chimera Squad (https://store.steampowered.com/app/882100/XCOM_Chimera_Squad/). Both really good turn-based tactics games! I also recommend the composer Sarah Schachner (https://www.sarahschachner.com/music) who has done some of my favorite video game music, including Anthem and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. I'd love to get your recommendations for other...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Episode 36 - XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2

This week I played both XCOM: Enemy Unknown (https://store.steampowered.com/app/200510/XCOM_Enemy_Unknown/) and its sequel, XCOM 2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2/)! Both are really solid games and are worth playing today, even if they are a little older. I also recommend checking out Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12327578) if you're a sci-fi fan, as it's a lot of fun. As always I'd love to have a conversation about anything I talked about today...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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Episode 35 - Star Trek Away Team and Star Trek Resurgence

This week I've got two different Star Trek games! First up, Away Team from 2001 (https://www.gog.com/en/game/star_trek_away_team), followed by Resurgence from 2024 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2653940/Star_Trek_Resurgence/). Very different games! Last but not least, I recommend the YouTube channel for Macho Nacho Productions (https://www.youtube.com/@MachoNachoProductions) for some retro hardware restoration and modification. I'd love to get your feedback on these, or give me your thou...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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Episode 34 - Batman: Arkham Knight and Gotham Knights

This week I'm wrapping up my time with the Arkham games. First up, Batman: Arkham Knight (https://store.steampowered.com/app/208650/Batman_Arkham_Knight/), which looks gorgeous even a decade later. I also played Gotham Knights (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1496790/Gotham_Knights/), which is a very different game, but still enjoyable. Last but not least, I recommend Green Man Gaming (https://www.greenmangaming.com/) for some solid deals on games on a variety of platforms! As always, I'd ...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Episode 33 - Batman: Arkham City and Battlefield 6 Open Beta

This week I continue playing through the Arkham games with Batman: Arkham City (https://store.steampowered.com/app/200260/Batman_Arkham_City__Game_of_the_Year_Edition/) which is a really fantastic follow-up to Arkham Asylum. I also was able to hop into the Battlefield 6 Open Beta (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/) and get a preview of what that new game will look like when it releases in October. It's good! Last but not least, I recommend the 1954 Hitchcock classic Re...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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Episode 32 - Batman: Arkham Asylum and Donkey Kong Bananza

This week I continue playing through the Arkham games with the first in the series - Batman: Arkham Asylum (https://store.steampowered.com/app/35140/Batman_Arkham_Asylum_Game_of_the_Year_Edition/)! This is a really great game from 15 years ago, but so is Donkey Kong Bananza (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/donkey-kong-bananza-switch-2/) which came out in July. Finally, I recommend the new Fantastic Four: First Steps movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676052), which is a great fi...

3 months ago

21 minutes

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Episode 31 - Batman: Arkham Origins and Word Play

This week I kick off my playthrough of the Arkham series with Batman: Arkham Origins (https://store.steampowered.com/app/209000/Batman_Arkham_Origins/). Not the first in the series, but first narratively, so it's a good place to start. I also enjoyed the new game from Mark Brown, Word Play (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3586660/Word_Play/). Single player Scrabble against a clock! Last but not least, I recommend the website ProtonDB (https://www.protondb.com/) for anyone looking to play g...

3 months ago

18 minutes

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Episode 30 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and The Fallen King

This week I got a surprise and ended up playing two Prince of Persia games! First up is the solid The Lost Crown (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2751000/Prince_of_Persia_The_Lost_Crown/) followed up by the not-so-solid The Fallen King (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Persia:_The_Fallen_King). I also recommend the 1978 Superman movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078346) as well, if only to compare it to the new movie. Lastly, for the rest of the month of August I will be playing ...

3 months ago

17 minutes

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Episode 29 - Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands and Mecha Break

This week I played a newer game in the Sands of Time trilogy, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (https://store.steampowered.com/app/33320/Prince_of_Persia_The_Forgotten_Sands/) as well as a new free to play game, Mech Break (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2452280/Mecha_BREAK/). I also recommend checking out the new Superman movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044), as it's pretty good. As always, I'd love to hear about your experience of these things over on X (https://x.com/Game_...

3 months ago

16 minutes

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Episode 28 - Prince of Persia and System Shock 2

This week I played the Prince of Persia game from 2008 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/19980/Prince_of_Persia/) as well as the 25th Anniversary remaster of System Shock 2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/866570/System_Shock_2_25th_Anniversary_Remaster/)! I also recommend the YouTube channel for The Background NPC (https://www.youtube.com/@thebackgroundnpc) for anyone who likes to look at game characters, especially. I'd love to have a conversation about these things or anything else ga...

4 months ago

17 minutes

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Episode 27 - Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones and System Shock

This week I continued playing through the Prince of Persia franchise with The Two Thrones (https://store.steampowered.com/app/13530/Prince_of_Persia_The_Two_Thrones/) as well as finally tried the remake of System Shock (https://store.steampowered.com/app/482400/System_Shock/)! I also recommend F1: The Movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594) this week since it might be my favorite movie of the year! If you'd like to have a conversation about any of these things or just want to tell me yo...

4 months ago

16 minutes

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Episode 26 - Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and Star Wars: Outlaws

This week I played two very different games from Ubisoft. First, the lackluster Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (https://store.steampowered.com/app/13500/Prince_of_Persia_Warrior_Within/) followed by the pretty solid Star Wars: Outlaws (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2842040/Star_Wars_Outlaws/). Definitely playing more Outlaws, maybe not Warrior Within! Finally I recommend the demo for the upcoming game Jump Ship (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2841820/Jump_Ship_Demo/)! As always, I'...

4 months ago

14 minutes