Episode 156

When a game series is around for a while, eventually the identity of the series will begin to mean different things to different people. Today, we discuss games that divide fanbases and what the merits of each series pre and post divide are. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter World, Minecraft, Ultros). This episode was recorded in April 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Pre vs Post Breath of the Wild Zelda
8:41 - Portable vs Mainline Monster Hunter
13:11 - The Split Fanbase Between The Last of Us Part I and II
17:30 - Old vs New Fortnite
23:41 - Smash Melee vs Smash Ultimate and Fighting Games
30:56 - Pre vs Post Elden Ring Soulslike Games
35:40 - Distinct Final Fantasy Fanbases and Other Split Fanbases
42:28 - Monster Hunter World
54:17 - Minecraft
1:02:25 - Ultros

Fanbase Fissures

Episode 180
September comes to an end with two engaging showcases - Sony's State of Play and Meta Connect. First, we discuss the standouts from Sony's latest State of Play, including games like Ghost of Yōtei, Alan Wake II, Monster Hunter Wilds, PS5 Pro games, and more! Then, we explore the tech revealed in the Meta Connect and hone in on Orion in particular - AR glasses that have the potential to revolutionize mixed reality. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Ghost of Tsushima, Vampire Survivors, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - State of Play, PS5 Pro, and Ghost of Yōtei
42:06 - Meta Connect and Orion
1:03:27 - Ghost of Tsushima
1:11:08 - Vampire Survivors
1:19:26 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
1:28:03 - Satisfactory

September Showcase Standouts

Episode 181
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is finally out and we could not be more thrilled! Although it has only been out for less than a day as of the time of recording, we have already played it for over nine hours and have a lot to say. From the gameplay to the art style to all the unique flourishes that make it a love letter to Dragon Ball, we discuss this game's many strengths. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Shadows of Doubt, Vampire Survivors, Mabinogi). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Addressing the AI Allegations
2:10 - Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO
1:00:36 - Shadows of Doubt
1:03:24 - Vampire Survivors
1:05:25 - Mabinogi

The Dragon Ball Dream Game

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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

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