Episode 132

In today's episode, we talk about Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon! As always, we end with the games we're playing ("Better Than Adventure" Minecraft). This episode was recorded in September 2023. The music in this episode was composed by Kota Hoshino and Takashi Onodera, and belongs to ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. /©FromSoftware, Inc.

Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Armored Core VI Deep Dive
1:04:43 - One Piece Live Action Tangent
1:08:46 - Better Than Adventure Minecraft

Armored Core VI - Mech Masterclass

Episode 182
We are halfway through October, and this much-anticipated month is delivering in spades with an onslaught of quality games. Today, we discuss all the imminent October releases, as well as October titles that we're already enamored with. There's so much to talk about, we even forget to mention some major upcoming games like Dragon Age! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Abiotic Factor). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Satisfactory and Factorio
4:30 - Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Dragon Ball Daima
20:24 - Until Dawn Remake, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and Discussion on Remakes
30:59 - Silent Hill 2 Remake and Metaphor: ReFantazio
39:48 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Call of Duty
47:43 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Factorio: Space Age
54:26 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House and Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred
1:00:27 - Abiotic Factor

October Overload

Episode 183
Although games preservation has come a long way, there are some online-based games that have been lost to time. Today, we reflect on games that are no longer playable and what those games mean to us. We also discuss the newly released Metaphor: ReFantazio and compare it to its sister Persona games. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, My Summer Car). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Remembering Rumbleverse and Pre-Big Bang Maplestory
16:07 - Mabinogi, Old School RuneScape, and Fortnite
28:09 - Dead Games and Bygone Social Aspects
45:38 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
1:14:25 - My Summer Car

Gone Games and Metaphor Magic

Episode 184
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we analyze this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2000 - 2010, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 2. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, Factorio, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

Check out the Extra Life stream hosted by Mike this Saturday, 11/02/2024 at 5PM EST on twitch.tv/mikethete! It'll be a fun 24 hour stream where we raise money for the West Virginia University Children's Hospital!

Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Extra Life Announcement
4:45 - 2000
11:09 - 2001
17:13 - 2002
22:01 - 2003
27:25 - 2004
30:52 - 2005
34:08 - 2006
43:03 - 2007
50:09 - 2008
58:52 - 2009
1:02:23 - 2010
1:11:09 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
1:14:15 - Factorio
1:17:59 - Deadlock

The Millennium Mega Hits (Part 1)

Episode 185
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we continue to analyze this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2011 - 2015, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 3. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, X4: Foundations, Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, Life is Strange: Double Exposure). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
Enjoy the new music and want to work with its creator? Reach out to Dylan Chase! (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com)
Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - 2011
12:16 - 2012
20:14 - 2013
32:52 - 2014
45:54 - 2015
56:38 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1:02:47 - X4: Foundations
1:06:32 - Monster Hunter Wilds Beta
1:24:47 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure

The Millennium Mega Hits (Part 2)

Episode 186
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (www.circana.com/intelligence/ente…ling-video-games/). On today's episode, we finish analyzing this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste throughout the years. We chat about the games on the list from 2016 - 2023. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Age of Wonders 4, Factorio: Space Age). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - 2016
4:55 - 2017
11:39 - 2018
20:31 - 2019
31:00 - 2020
40:22 - 2021
46:19 - 2022
54:54 - 2023
1:05:36 - PS5 Pro Impressions
1:12:39 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
1:16:50 - Age of Wonders 4
1:23:29 - Factorio: Space Age

The Millennium Mega Hits (Part 3)

Episode 187
We are quickly approaching the end of 2024, and it's that time of year again! The Game Awards have announced their nominees for 2024, and the selections are a tad more controversial this time. Which of their nominees deserve to be considered for Game of the Year? Today, we predict the winners and losers of The Game Awards, and speculate on potential game reveals. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Factorio: Space Age, Overwatch 2). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
2:27 - Should Shadow of the Erdtree Be Eligible for Game of the Year?
6:40 - Predicting Game of the Year 2024
17:06 - Predicting The Winners for All Categories at the Game Awards 2024
1:07:03 - Prediction Announcements at The Game Awards 2024
1:12:10 - Factoro: Space Age
1:21:02 - Overwatch 2

Predicting The Game Awards 2024

Episode 188
2024 is coming to a close, and our traditional game of the year tourney face-off is fast approaching. Today's episode sees us host a preliminary of sorts - we evaluate all of the standout games released in 2024 that we played this year and select 16 to proceed to our Game of the Year Tournament Bracket. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Metaphor: Refantazio). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
1:37 - The Top Games We Played in 2024
40:00 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
44:30 - Metaphor: Refantazio

Gametalk Greatest Hits - 2024 Edition

Episode 189
Kadokawa, an anime and manga giant that owns the world-renowned From Software, is being eyed for acquisition by Sony. Today we dive deep into this potential acquisition and its implications for the fate of future From Software games. We also talk about the new PlayStation handheld in the works and the leaks for the new Steam controllers. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Sonic X Shadow Generations, Factorio: Space Age). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps: 
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:23 - The PlayStation / From Software Rumors
20:24 - Sony's Potential Kadokawa Acquisition
30:34 - Sony's Next Handheld
40:07 - New Steam Controllers
47:01 - Sonic X Shadow Generations
55:18 - Factorio: Space Age

From Sony, With Love

Episode 190
The rumor mill has kicked into overdrive for potential Valve hardware. Between the whispers of Steam controllers, VR headsets, new consoles, and new games, we discuss all the latest Valve rumors - and that naturally dovetails into a discussion on PC gaming, Steam, Linux, and more! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Elite Dangerous, Helldivers 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, ICBM: Escalation). This episode was recorded in December 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
2:05 - Valve Hardware and Software Rumors
35:48 - Elite Dangerous
40:57 - Helldivers 2
44:26 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
49:20 - ICBM: Escalation

Valve’s Veiled Vision

Episode 191
The Game Awards 2024 show has come and gone, and what a show it was! Packed with heartwarming moments and megaton announcements, this Game Awards was easily the best one in recent memory. Today, we talk about the biggest winners and the craziest announcements! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Super Mario Party Jamboree). This episode was recorded in December 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk
Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
3:58 - Winners at TGA 2024
21:10 - Notable Absences
23:57 - NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, One Move Away, Slay The Spire 2
28:24 - Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Thick As Thieves, Shadow Labyrinth, Pyoro
31:54 - The Witcher IV
35:41 - Elden Ring Nightreign
41:05 - Project Robot, Split Fiction, Borderlands 4
47:38 - Game Changer - Amir Satvat
50:26 - Project Century, Turok: Origins, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Helldivers 2, Okami Sequel
58:56 - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
1:09:15 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
1:19:23 - Super Mario Party Jamboree

The Game Awards 2024

Gametalk is a podcast discussing games and the gaming industry. New episodes are uploaded Wednesdays on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast services.

Armored Core VI - Mech Masterclass

Gametalk

Related tracks