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Logan Sharp
The Reformed Gamers! The show all about theology, video games and tacos (and anything else)! Join two reformed pastors as they discuss specific video games, or news related to video games, from a Biblical perspective in order to glorify God through gaming.
Bethesda's new RPG, Starfield, is finally here! Starfield is in early release until September 8th, on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Steam. The reviews for Starfield have been great but some people just couldn't wait to get their hands on it. Join us as we get into the wildest Starfield news, discuss Playstation's outrageous price hike for PS Plus, and get in to Sea of Stars, Coffee Golf, Armored Core VI, and more.
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Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 3:22 New Content on Patreon
- 4:22 Shout Out to Revelation Games
- 6:24 Why Do People Take Pictures of Games with their Phones Still?
- 10:48 Where Will TRG Be in 2 Years?
- 22:22 TRG Kids
- 23:55 Sea of Stars Impressions
- 26:43 A Musical Story Review
- 29:26 Coffee Golf Impressions
- 32:35 ARMORED CORE VI BABY
- 40:33 Starfield is Finally Here!
- 44:18 The Man Who Stole Starfield & Got Arrested
- 48:34 PS Plus Wants More of Your Money
- 53:43 Embracer Lays Off Developers, Close Volition
- 56:21 Sony's New PSP
- 1:01:51 Super Mario Wonder Direct
- 1:06:51 Celebrating 250 Episodes of TRG
- 1:22:40 Reco's & Closing
Sources
- Starfield Reviews (https://opencritic.com/game/14907/starfield)
- Man Steals Starfield, Gets Arrested (https://youtu.be/Z6L4V0X2sEU?si=yiSdTTY9Sboeb0ze)
- PS Plus Yearly Pricing Gets Increased (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-raising-playstation-plus-subscription-prices-in-september/)
- PlayStation Portal Out November 15th, Priced at $199 (https://blog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99/)
- Super Mario Wonder Direct (https://www.youtube.com/live/G0m_uNaSres?si=8Y9XxdbPy4Zr0yZk)
Reco's!
- MysticRyan https://www.youtube.com/ @MysticRyan
- Bread and Fred (Steam)
- Coffee Golf (iOS/Android)
#Starfield #Bethesda #Playstation
Larian Studios' recent game, Baldur's Gate 3, has launched to critical acclaim. While gamers are singing it's praises, there's some corners of the gaming industry that are not happy about Baldur's Gate 3's success. Some even saying that this game should not be the new standard. Join us as we dig in to the recent controversy, discuss some leaks regarding PS5 and Xbox Series X, and end the show with questions from our Deer Patrons!
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Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 4:22 New Discord Features
- 6:42 Subscribe on YouTube
- 7:28 TRG Kids
- 9:38 Micah's Spidey Adventures
- 11:46 Dredge is the Indie GOTY
- 15:50 Yes. Baldur's Gate 3 IS Incredible.
- 25:39 Trails of Cold Steel 3 Continues to Impress
- 30:43 New Nintendo Switch in 2024
- 38:41 PS5 Slim Casing Leaks
- 43:18 All Digital Xbox Series X
- 46:47 Persona 6 Coming to Xbox
- 52:14 Baldur's Gate 3 Scares the Industry
- 1:09:36 Switch Needs These Games
- 1:13:48 What Game Should Sony Make a Movie/TV Show of Next
- 1:20:16 Don't Play It, But Watch It
- 1:23:17 Games That Turned Us On To Other Games
- 1:27:45 What's the Deal with Red Dead Redemption?
- 1:39:41 Thank YOU, Patrons
- 1:40:38 Reco's & Closing Thoughts
Sources
- Nintendo Switch Successor: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-switch-2-targets-2024-with-next-gen-console/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20original%20Switch%20released%20over,for%20Nintendo%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said
- PS5 Slim Leaks: https://twitter.com/BwE_Dev/status/1690098165490548737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1690098165490548737%7Ctwgr%5E331f80ee3cd3b872ea7a827b1d7055d9f038d272%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F8%2F11%2F23829084%2Fsony-playstation-5-ps5-slim-model-leak-rumors
- All Digital Xbox Series X: https://twitter.com/hazzadorgamin/status/1688137729228562432?s=46&t=wZFBhuZZF5_HeIeBMBNlWA
- Persona 6 Coming to Xbox: https://twitter.com/hazzadorgamin/status/1690600078292230144?s=46&t=wZFBhuZZF5_HeIeBMBNlWA
- Baldur's Gate 3: https://youtu.be/mRO_A9949Es
- Baldur's Gate 3: https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-starfield-success-rock-hard-place/
Reco's
- As One We Survive Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/revelationgames/as-one-we-survive
- Listen to Relient K: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nJWBJvK7uGvfp4iZh9CkN?si=ib7gLYtNQ7WDBjj16Tjfpg
- Sound of the Raign: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LErhoV3kr6FmQVrLjLo0j?si=wNtoNWfFTB2FcAfZENgGQw
#baldursgate3 #reddeadredemption #gamingpodcast
Micah & Logan finally finished Final Fantasy XVI and it is time to break the game down, examine it's themes, discuss it's drastic shift in gameplay, and answer the question: what makes Final Fantasy 16 a true Final Fantasy game? We also dig into the Sea of Stars demo, Remnant 2, and more. Enjoy!
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Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:11 Housekeeping
- 4:13 TRG Kids
- 5:55 Micah Goes Putt-Putting
- 7:17 Sea of Stars Demo Thoughts
- 12:13 Wild Hearts is Surprising
- 17:16 Remnant 2 is One to Watch
- 21:04 FF16 Spoiler Free Thoughts
- 25:58 Is FF16 A True Final Fantasy Game?
- 33:50 Action or Turn Based? Which Do We Prefer?
- 37:40 SPOILER ZONE
- 1:37:25 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts
Reco's
- Watch Star Wars: Rebels before Ahsoka Begins
- Gingy's Final Fantasy 16 Story Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9DrFitidUo
- As One We Survive Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/revelationgames/as-one-we-survive
- Resident Evil: Death Island (Movie)
#finalfantasyxvi #playstation #gamingpodcast
The results are in and it appears the deal between Xbox and Activision/Blizzard is going through! In the wake of this historical event, Sony agrees to a deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation. But that isn't all that Xbox is doing. Join Logan and Micah as they dive into the recent news, lament the state of games preservation, and have very differing opinions on Final Fantasy XVI.
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:26 Marvel Snap Spotlight Caches Are BAD
- 10:26 TRG Kids
- 12:33 Twisted Metal is… well…
- 17:31 Snyapse is STILL Great
- 19:22 Divided Over Final Fantasy XVI
- 32:06 Trails of Cold Steel 2 Broke Logan
- 35:18 Congratulations, Xbox!
- 38:51 Sony Caves to Keep CoD
- 41:37 Government & Video Games
- 46:52 Xbox Live Gold Is Going Away
- 52:23 2 Industry Leaders Are Retiring
- 56:36 Last of Us Part 2 Remaster Inbound?
- 1:07:30 Logan Sees the New Venom
- 1:09:26 87% of Classic Video Games Are In Danger
- 1:18:17 Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC Plans
- 1:22:45 Gaming Regrets
- 1:26:06 Tears of the Kingdom Favorites & Wishlist
- 1:30:08 Will Developers Get Bought Up?
- 1:34:57 Patron Shout Outs
- 1:36:45 Reco’s & Shout Outs
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Sources
- The Microsoft/ABK deal is (almost) done! https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-wins-us-court-case-to-acquire-activision-blizzard/
- Microsoft and Sony sign “Binding Agreement” to keep CoD on PlayStation https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1680578783718383616 https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1680635734166839298
- Xbox Live Gold is no more! Game Pass Core introduced https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/07/17/xbox-game-pass-core/?ocid=Gold_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Photo_lrn_7.17.1 https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1680928037888569344
- Xbox’s Larry Hyrb aka ‘Major Nelson’ and Naughty Dog’s Evan Wells retiring https://twitter.com/majornelson/status/1679913767214231552 https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/evan_wells_retirement_naughty_dog
- Last of Us Part 2 Remaster? https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/the-last-of-us-tlou-part-2-remaster-leaked-gustavo-santaolalla-ps5-pc/
- 87% of Classic Games Are Critically Endangered https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/87-of-classic-video-games-are-critically-endangered-its-claimed/
- Ubisoft Not Planning DLC/Microtransactions for Assassin’s Creed Mirage https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-isnt-planning-assassins-creed-mirage-dlc/
Reco's
- Reach out to family, new church goer and invite ‘em to lunch
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Movie)
#Xbox #Activision #Blizzard
Final Fantasy XVI is finally here! Is Final Fantasy XVI all Square Enix said it would be? Well, the game is a bit of a mixed bag. Micah and Logan dig into the game, spoiler free, to give it it's roses and to cast some stones. The guys also dig in to the recent information dumps coming from the FTC trial over the Xbox/ABK acquisition that gives us some shocking information about Xbox's Amazon Wishlist, Jon Ryan slinging mud, and some information that has wondering why Xbox is even in this market anymore.
To round out the show, we discuss if the handhelds will rise again, the games we avoid and why, along with the games that have the deepest theological themes worthy of discussion.
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 2:41 Join TRG On YouTube!
- 3:52 TRG Kids
- 7:40 Micah Gushes About Synapse
- 12:17 Final Fantasy XIV Has Us MIXED UP
- 35:22 Why You Should Play Trails
- 41:15 The FTC/Xbox Hearing Was Wild
- 1:09:34 RIP Daedelic Studios
- 1:11:18 Will The Handhelds Rise Again?
- 1:15:26 Games With DEEP Theological Themes
- 1:22:17 The Games We Avoid and Why
- 1:29:58 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts
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Source Links
- 12 Surprising Reveals from the Xbox FTC Trial https://www.ign.com/articles/12-surprising-reveals-from-the-xbox-ftc-trial
- LotR Gollum dev closing doors https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/daedalic-is-ending-all-internal-development-after-disastrous-lotr-gollum-release/
Episodes To Check Out If You Missed Them
- Death Stranding: https://thereformedgamers.com/2021/09/20/episode-199-the-pro-life-theme-of-death-stranding-feat-matt-millsap-and-henry-rigdon/
- Final Fantasy 4: https://youtu.be/8jqZaHS2fuM
- Shin Megami Tensei V: https://youtu.be/edV8h9_iaGY
- What Remains of Edith Finch: https://thereformedgamers.com/2019/07/07/episode-146-what-remains-of-edith-finch/
- Why I Love Journey
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#FinalFantasyXVI #Xbox #Playstation
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom may appear like a clone of Breath of the Wild on the surface. But as you dig deeper into it's depths, you realize the game is not a mere clone but a triumphant expansion upon what Nintendo built that soars to new heights and reaches some terrifying moments. Join Logan and Micah as they dig into the depths of Tears of the Kingdom and examine two very distinct themes prominent in the game.
Oh, and how insane was that Nintendo Direct?!
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:38 We Are YouTube Partnered!
- 6:06 Micah's Thoughts on Xbox Showcase
- 13:27 Have Our Minds Changed on Xbox & ABK?
- 18:16 Nintendo Direct Wins
- 32:47 Tears of the Kingdom Spoiler Free Review
- 45:23 Tears of the Kingdom Spoiler Zone
- 1:46:26 Patron Thank You's
- 1:47:56 Reco's & Closing Thoughts
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#tearsofthekingdom #legendofzelda #nintendodirect
Xbox recently held a showcase showing off games the like of Avowed, our first look at Fable, Forza Motorsport, and ended with a MASSIVE direct focused entirely on Bethesda's highly anticipated game: Starfield. Needless to say, the future looks BRIGHT for Xbox. Nate (Backlog Breakdown) joins Logan to dive in to some of the games shown and give their initial thoughts on the Xbox Showcase, as well as some of Ubisoft's Forward showcase.
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 03:44 General Impressions
- 17:58 The Starfield 30 Frames Debate
- 26:08 Starfield Direct
- 30:00 In Game Footage Question
- 31:44 Atlus Hooking Xbox Up
- 39:58 Avowed Is Impressive
- 43:03 Sea of Thieves Continues Giving
- 45:47 Don't Sleep On Towerborne or 33 Immortals
- 50:59 Let's Talk About Clockwork Revolution
- 53:15 Ubisoft Forward Surprises
- 59:17 Closing Thoughts
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#XboxShowcase #Avowed #Starfield
E3 may be gone but the spirit of E3 lives on in Summer Game Fest. Join us as we recap some of the big highlights from the event as well as the games that surprised them. We also cannot stop talking about Tears of the Kingdom and how it has become such a strong contender, if not standard, for Game of the Year. In the pre-show, we get familiar with Apple's outrageous new headset and wonder just who this thing is even for. Time Stamps * 00:00 Intro * 02:09 Tears of the Kingdom Updates * 09:41 Tears of the Kingdom Spoiler Zone * 11:27 No More Spoilers/Safe to Listen * 14:26 What Else We’re Playing * 25:30 Summer Game Fest Roundup * 54:06 Hyper Light Breaker Highlight * 57:48 Persona 3 Reload CONFIRMED * 1:01:54 Is It Time for Monster Hunter World 2? * 1:05:19 If We Made New Consoles… * 1:09:16 Will We Get Another Playstation Showcase? * 1:16:31 Will Xbox Make A Comeback? * 1:25:31 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts
Trailers * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown * Sonic Superstars * Alan Wake 2 * Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Demo (NSFW) * SandLand * Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 * Twisted Metal Clip * Lies of P Trailer * Immortals of Avium Extended Gameplay * Banishers * Hyper Light Breaker
Links * Summer Game Fest Highlights * Day of the Devs * Atlus Accidentally Leaks Persona 3 Reload
The DOOM x Legend of Zelda music you never knew you needed.
The recent Playstation Showcase was not quite what we expected. Join Logan and Micah as they revisit the Showcase and share their thoughts on what could have made it a lot better. The guys also dig deep into Tears of the Kingdom (no spoilers, of course). In the pre-show, the guys discuss Logan's musical hype stylings, extra discussion around the Playstation Showcase, and how YouTube has made them self-concious.
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:48 What We’re Playing
- 03:36 Tears of the Kingdom Discussion
- 24:13 Playstation Showcase Round-Up
- 51:19 Time Jump
- 57:18 Can Hybrid System Market Handle Much More?
- 1:00:46 Will Final Fantasy 16 Define the Generation?
- 1:03:50 Have We Ever Played A Game For the Soundtrack?
- 1:07:36 How Can Game Controllers Improve?
- 1:14:50 Patron Shout-Outs
- 1:16:34 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts
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- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
#playstation #tearsofthekingdom #spiderman2
The time has finally come: Tears of the Kingdom is upon us! But before we can discuss the game, we have to finish some and we did just that for this episode. We also dig in to the recent interview with Phil Spencer that KindaFunny hosted regarding Xbox and Redfall. We get into listener write-ins that forced us to watch the Gran Turismo movie trailer and we don't exactly hate it.
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- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
News Links
- Don’t expect Switch 2 until “next spring at the earliest” - Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Nintendo-expects-Switch-sales-to-slow-further-this-year
- Sony shuts down ‘Concrete Genie’ dev, Pixel Opus - Twitter https://twitter.com/Pixelopus/status/1654563543386296320
- Take Two teams up with Game Freak for new action-adventure “Project Bloom” - VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/private-division-signs-a-new-action-adventure-ip-from-pokemon-studio-game-freak/
- Phil Spencer’s Kinda Funny interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKwfEQ1eEyM&pp=ygUZa2luZGEgZnVubnkgcGhpbCBzcGVuY2VyIA%3D%3D
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:18 Tears of the Kingdom Hype Check
- 05:01 TRG Kids
- 07:30 What We’re Playing
- 28:19 Nintendo Confirms No New Nintendo Switch This Year
- 32:09 Sony Shuts Down PixelOpus
- 38:58 Take-Two Teams Up with GameFreak
- 42:05 Let’s Talk Phil Spencer, Redfall, and KindaFunny
- 59:05 Does Xbox/Playstation Feed the Console Wars?
- 1:07:04 The Gran Turismo Movie Looks…
- 1:12:24 Gaming Summer Plans
- 1:17:56 These Games Deserve Remakes
- 1:29:20 Should MGS 3 Get Remade First?
- 1:33:03 Series That Are Intimidating to Get Into
- 1:37:40 Patron Shout Outs
- 1:38:58 Reco’s & Closing
As the winds begin to settle and it looks like Xbox gets closer to acquiring Activision/Blizzard/King, the UK CMA throws a wrench by blocking the acquisition deal! Joy! What does this mean for Xbox?
We also dig in to the fascinating news that PS5 is selling better than PS4, which forces all those scummy scalpers to sell their overstock systems at a loss. We dig in to Patron write ins where we take a look at new contenders in the mobile cloud gaming market, discuss the games we can't help but revisit, our lack of playing the Street Fighter 6 demo, and slaying demons around Christmas time.
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- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
Snap Chatter!
Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWcvCJmL8tF1Jyf2Rg1oA?si=603dbd177b2348be
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX04l2d7lWg
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-chatter-podcast/id1672452046
- Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnapChatterPod
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 2:18 Housekeeping
- 5:49 TRG Kids
- 9:00 What We’re Playing
- 21:18 CMA Blocks ABK/Xbox Deal
- 30:47 Playstation Acquires Firewalk Studios
- 35:38 More Reasons to Abandon the PS4 Support
- 41:34 Is A New Console War Brewing?
- 46:22 Seasonal Gaming
- 51:03 How About That Street Fighter 6 Demo?
- 56:04 Halt, Citizen! You Broke the NDA!
- 56:48 Why No One Should Tweet About Video Games
- 1:04:04 Patron Shout-Outs
- 1:05:31 Reco’s & Closing
#xbox #playstation #streetfighter6
It's time to muster up the courage to do the most difficult thing: stop supporting the PS4/Xbox One generation systems. The guys also give their final thoughts on Resident Evil 4 Remake, spoiler free. They also dig in to write ins from Patreon supporters dealing with the rumors of a new Sony handheld and what game systems every game needs.
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- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
Snap Chatter!
Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWcvCJmL8tF1Jyf2Rg1oA?si=603dbd177b2348be
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX04l2d7lWg
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-chatter-podcast/id1672452046
- Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnapChatterPod
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro to Show
- 0:49 Clips Channel is Back!
- 2:38 TRG Kids
- 8:15 Micah Platinum’d Horizon Call of the Mountain
- 9:05 Micah: The Champion
- 10:46 We Both Finished Resident Evil 4!
- 21:07 Trails to Azure Removes the Brakes
- 24:38 News!
- 25:14 Nintendo Live Announced
- 26:34 Is the Super Switch Imminent?
- 31:27 Is Redfall 30fps Only Mode A Big Deal?
- 39:54 Critics Don’t Understand Super Mario Movie’s Success
- 45:29 What is Going On at Square Enix?
- 50:28 Which Final Fantasy Should You Start With?
- 51:44 Is Persona 3 Being Remade?
- 56:05 Thoughts on Playstation Handheld/Vita 2
- 1:01:28 Every Game Needs THESE Features
- 1:07:25 It’s Time to Abandon the PS4/Xbox One
- 1:13:23 Is First or Third Person Better?
- 1:21:17 Patron Shout-Outs
- 1:22:50 Reco’s & Closing
#Playstation #Xbox #Redfall
The news is true: E3 has been cancelled. Join us as we reminisce over past E3's and all the cringey goodness that will be missed. The guys also discuss man caves in the pre-show before diving into just how good Resident Evil 4 Remake truly is. In the news, Live A Live is coming to more consoles but not Xbox? What's the deal here? We also get in to Patron write ins that has us talking about our least favorite series from Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox.
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- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Snap Chatter! Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWcvCJmL8tF1Jyf2Rg1oA?si=603dbd177b2348be
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX04l2d7lWg
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-chatter-podcast/id1672452046
- Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnapChatterPod
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro to Show
- 2:11 Housekeeping
- 6:51 TRG Kids
- 11:51 Micah on Horizon: Call of the Mountain
- 15:52 Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Amazing
- 28:19 Play Trails to Azure
- 36:25 E3 Has Been Cancelled
- 44:42 Tears of the Kingdom Just Got More Wild
- 50:20 Spider-Man 2 Coming This September
- 53:13 Live A Live Coming to Steam and PS4/5
- 59:17 Game Pass Family Plan Inbound?
- 1:03:49 Video Game Music That Sticks
- 1:07:54 Alex’s Rapid Fire Questions
- 1:08:19 Our First RPG
- 1:11:20 Least Favorite Nintendo Series
- 1:12:54 Least Favorite Playstation Series
- 1:14:03 Least Favorite Xbox Series
- 1:17:54 What Games Will Our Kids Play
- 1:21:33 How Do We Tackle Our Backlogs?
- 1:27:43 Favorite/Least Favorite Tropes in Gaming
- 1:31:44 Reco’s & Closing
Xbox announced a date for both a Starfield Direct and a release date for the game. But people online are saying Starfield got delayed. We disagree. We also get into PSVR 2 impressions, Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo, dream video game music projects, and remember just how solid the band Creed was (even if the lead singer went a little crazy).
Connect With TRG
You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
- YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Snap Chatter!
Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWcvCJmL8tF1Jyf2Rg1oA?si=603dbd177b2348be
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX04l2d7lWg
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-chatter-podcast/id1672452046
- Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnapChatterPod
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:44 Housekeeping
- 4:10 Micah's PSVR 2 Impressions
- 22:02 Resident Evil 3 Chain Demo Proved Something
- 28:33 Final Thoughts on Hogwarts Legacy
- 29:45 The 107 Hour Platinum of Persona 5 Royal
- 32:34 Where is Persona 6? 33:49 Starfield Got "Delayed"?
- 40:15 PS5 Pro Coming Soon?
- 48:37 Castlevania Primed For Comeback
- 54:17 Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere As Video Games
- 59:53 How Will AI Shape Video Games?
- 1:05:19 Dream Video Game Music Projects
- 1:13:24 Which Metroid Is Best?
- 1:14:43 Which Metroid Should You Start With?
- 1:19:11 Patreon Shout-Outs
- 1:20:40 Recos!
- 1:23:00 Remember the band, Creed?
#Xbox #Starfield #ResidentEvil4Remake
Playstation and Xbox both have said some weird things during the situation with the Activision/Blizzard acquisition, most recently Playstation has made the claim they need Call of Duty to fund their games. Is this true? We also dig into the Final Fantasy XVI preview footage, gush over Hogwarts Legacy, and painfully remember Tidus' laugh from Final Fantasy X.
Support TRG
As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
Connect With TRG
You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
- YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Snap Chatter!
Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWcvCJmL8tF1Jyf2Rg1oA?si=603dbd177b2348be
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX04l2d7lWg
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-chatter-podcast/id1672452046
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnapChatterPod
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 3:40 Housekeeping
- 5:39 What We're Playing
- 16:11 TRG Kids
- 25:48 News Round Ups
- 1:24:08 Recos
In a recent article, it appears Xbox Game Pass hurts game sales. While Xbox Game Pass is undoubtedly a massive value, it begs the question of at what cost? Join the guys as they recap the latest in gaming news, gush over games like Dead Space Remake, Hogwarts Legacy, and Metroid Prime Remastered.
Support TRG
As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
Connect With TRG
You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
- YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Snap Chatter!
Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JWcvCJmL8tF1Jyf2Rg1oA?si=603dbd177b2348be
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX04l2d7lWg
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-chatter-podcast/id1672452046
- Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnapChatterPod
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 3:28 Housekeeping
- 5:43 What We're Playing
- 15:14 TRG Kids
- 29:03 Nintendo Direct Recap
- 30:52 Is It Fair That Tears of the Kingdom Costs $70?
- 36:15 Will We Get Metroid Prime 2 and 3 On Switch?
- 39:12 New Nintendo Switch Updates
- 41:58 Xbox Encounters New Roadblocks in Acquisition Deal
- 49:35 Hi-Fi Rush Missing From January NPDs
- 52:00 Should We Be Worried About Game Pass?
- 1:03:22 What Game Series Should Disappear?
- 1:07:22 When Will We See A PS5 Slim?
- 1:11:00 What TV Show/Movie Will Get A Game Next?
- 1:23:13 Patron Thanks
- 1:24:45 Recos
#XboxGamePass #MetroidPrimeRemastered #GamingPodcast
This episode marks a new path forward for TRG with a change to the format. From now on, TRG will recap major gaming news, offer our thoughts, and bring our Deer Patrons into the discussion. This episode, we kick things off by looking at how Xbox is changing things up with a more structured format of a Direct and some big layoffs that have us wondering: is it time to put Halo on ice? We also get in to our Patron write ins to give reco's of Wii U eshop games to snag before the store goes offline and why the future of gaming is primed for a return of Smell-o-vision. Oh, and we are starting a Marvel Snap podcast that launches next week. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: https://thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps * 0:00 Intro * 3:37 Housekeeping * 12:15 What We're Playing * 34:39 Micah's Kids' Gaming Reco's * 38:27 News Round Ups * 1:27:52 Recos
#Xbox #DeadSpaceRemake #Uncharted5
God of War Ragnarok is a meaty game. To help us discuss the themes, we brought on friend and Patron of the show: Nate McKeever (Backlog Breakdown). Before we get into the show, the preshow sees us discussing the recent news surrounding Xbox's layoffs and wondering just what is going on over there. The show proper sees us hinting at future content (including a new podcast) along with discussing the theme of obsession and parenthood as it relates to the characters in God of War Ragnarok. Buckle up. This is a long but rock solid episode.
Check out Backlog Breakdown:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbdowncast
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o4Xx5BpKUaDd8H5PhJO7G?si=5e69189296e54746
Support TRG
As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
Connect With TRG
You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheReformedGamers
- YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:15 Housekeeping
- 3:22 What We're Playing
- 32:49 God of War Ragnarok Spoilercast
- 1:42:18 Patron Thank You's
- 1:45:04 Recos
#godofwarragnarok #playstation5 #gamingpodcast
Marvel Snap, among other games, has taken the world by storm in 2022. So, does it get our game of the year award? Or does it go to games like God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring? Tune in for the 8th annual Game of the Deer Awards where we also hand out awards like Biggest Disappointment, Best Surprise, Broken Controller, and more! Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: https://thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps * 0:00 Intro * 07:24 What Have We Been Playing * 27:21 List of Awards * 29:15 Best Surprise Award * 35:34 Biggest Disappointment Award * 41:46 Outside the Box Award * 48:54 Broken Controller Award * 56:02 Best Game Pass/PS Plus Award * 1:01:42 Best Revisit * 1:06:12 Game of the Deer * 1:30:05 Reco's & Closing
#MarvelSnap #GodOfWarRagnarok #EldenRing
2022 was a big year for gaming across all platforms of Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation. But who had the BEST year? Nate McKeever (Backlog Breakdown) joins Micah to assess the big 3 in gaming, discuss Marvel Snap strategies, and examine God of War Ragnarok's gameplay.
Support TRG
As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
Connect With TRG
You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheReformedGamers
- YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Check out Nate and Josh on their show: The Backlog Breakdown Podcast
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbdowncast
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o4Xx5BpKUaDd8H5PhJO7G?si=0e14584533d74bb4
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 3:40 News Round Up
- 5:31 What We're Playing (when we aren't playing Marvel Snap)
- 27:49 Topic
- 28:50 Nintendo
- 54:22 Xbox
- 1:19:42 PlayStation
- 1:50:24 Prophesying the Future
- 1:59:17 Patron Thanks
- 2:01:10 Reco's & Closing
#Nintendo #XboxGamePass #PlayStation5
Fantasy sports have been a long running way groups of friends get together to win and poke fun at one another based on their picks. But what if that existed for video games? In this episode, Micah and Adam announce the The Deer Listener League: a way for listeners of the podcast to draft games releasing in 2023, earn points based of how well they review, and battle for the prestigious title of Deer Listener League Champion!
To join the 2023 league, contact Micah in the Discord server (dougsvest) or on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/dougsvest
Support TRG
As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
Connect With TRG
You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheReformedGamers
- YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
- Website: https://thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:00 Will Elden Ring Win GOTY?
- 7:00 What We're Playing
- 20:00 Topic
- 58:00 Patron Thanks & Closing
#FantasyCritic #VideoGames #GamingNews
Gaming is one of the biggest hobbies in the world with juggernauts like God of War Ragnarok, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, Callisto Protocol, and Elden Ring creating waves within the industry. But what exactly got us here? Join Logan and Micah as they talk about how they got into gaming and why they keep coming back. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: https://thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps * 0:00 Intro * 4:00 PSVR2 News - Price & Release Date Announced! * 12:00 What We're Playing * 28:00 How We Got Into Gaming * 1:17:00 Reco's & Closing
Christians and the Horror genre are two things that don't mix. Pastor Joe Thorn (Doctrine & Devotion podcast) joins the show to discuss how the Bible implements horror themes in some stories, how Christians can engage with the horror genre, and ultimately how discernment is key in engaging media as a whole. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Connect with Joe Thorn: * Podcast: http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast * Twitter: https://twitter.com/joethorn * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joethorn/
Time Stamps * 0:00 - Intro * 5:55 - Housekeeping * 11:04 - Topic * 1:10:05 - Recos & Closing
In an effort to course correct from Metal Gear Solid 2, Hideo Kojima goes outside of the box and brings us Metal Gear Solid 3 on the Playstation 2. MGS 3 foregoes the complex sci-fi narrative of MGS 2 to give us a straight forward story about when the lines between duty and honor get blurred. Join us as we deep dive discuss what is quite possibly Hideo Kojima's magnum opus.
Support TRG
As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below!
Connect With TRG
You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
- Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers
- YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers
- Website: www.thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Check out Sound of the Raign's channel here: https://youtube.com/c/SoundoftheRaign
Time Stamps
- 0:00 - Intro
- 3:13 - Housekeeping
- 7:31 - What We're Playing
- 24:29 - Topic
- 39:23 - Spoiler Zone
- 1:40:52 - Patron Thanks
- 1:43:09 - Recos
#MetalGearSolid3 #HideoKojima #Konami
You ever just fire up your game system, look at the games and shut the system off because you don't feel like playing anything? We've all experienced burn out in gaming to a degree. But not all burn out is the same. Matter of fact, it might be a sign of something else going on that needs your attention or it might be time to try out something new. This week, we dig deep into burn out and discuss our seasons with it. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps * 2:08 Housekeeping * 4:08 Elden Ring Board Game & What's Going On with Overwatch 2 * 17:57 What We're Playing * 37:48 Topic of the Show * 1:17:14 Recos & Closing
THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS! He once claimed he'd never get into PC gaming but the Steam Deck has the handsome, bearded man changing his tune. Adam sits down with us to preach the little 'g' gospel of the Steam Deck and go over both the good and the bad of Valve's Switch style handheld. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps * 0:00 Intro * 20:52 What We're Playing * 40:26 Topic o' da Show * 1:29:23 Patron Thanks * 1:32:13 Recos
THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS! He once claimed he'd never get into PC gaming but the Steam Deck has the handsome, bearded man changing his tune. Adam sits down with us to preach the little 'g' gospel of the Steam Deck and go over both the good and the bad of Valve's Switch style handheld. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Time Stamps * 0:00 Intro * 20:52 What We're Playing * 40:26 Topic o' da Show * 1:29:23 Patron Thanks * 1:32:13 Recos
Do you fully complete the video games you play? Are you a trophy hunter? Or achievement hunter? We bring on two of the biggest completionists in the TRG community (Travis Crane and Andre Rook) to talk to them about their gaming habits, how they approach gaming, and what are some of the pitfalls of playing games to completion. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Relevant Resources: * True Achievements: https://www.trueachievements.com/ * True Trophies: https://www.truetrophies.com/
Time Stamps * 0:00 Intro * 5:26 Housekeeping * 7:25 What We're Playing * 21:18 Topic * 1:24:53 Reco's & Outro
Recos! * Spiritfarer (Xbox, Switch, PC, Playstation) * Case For Books by Lee Strobel * Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship * Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent (iOS, Android) * Arise: A Simple Story (Xbox, Playstation, Switch, PC) * Mobile Suit Gundam (Any series; Funimation, Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll)
#GamingPodcast #TrophyHunting #XboxGaming
Do you fully complete the video games you play? Are you a trophy hunter? Or achievement hunter? We bring on two of the biggest completionists in the TRG community (Travis Crane and Andre Rook) to talk to them about their gaming habits, how they approach gaming, and what are some of the pitfalls of playing games to completion. Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Relevant Resources: * True Achievements: https://www.trueachievements.com/ * True Trophies: https://www.truetrophies.com/
Time Stamps * 0:00 Intro * 5:26 Housekeeping * 7:25 What We're Playing * 21:18 Topic * 1:24:53 Reco's & Outro
Recos! * Spiritfarer (Xbox, Switch, PC, Playstation) * Case For Books by Lee Strobel * Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship * Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent (iOS, Android) * Arise: A Simple Story (Xbox, Playstation, Switch, PC) * Mobile Suit Gundam (Any series; Funimation, Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll)
#GamingPodcast #TrophyHunting #XboxGaming
In 2001, Metal Gear Solid 2 was released on the PS2. While it was largely considered a smash hit, it was also very divisive. And, strangely, prophetic in it's themes of digitization of information and the pursuit to control it. While we didn't quite grasp the game's complex themes back then, in 2022, it's all too eerie at how timeless it has become. Sound of the Raign returns to join us to break down Metal Gear Solid 2. Housekeeping * It Took Me 14 Years to Finish Lost Odyssey * Yes, Christians Can Play Games
Check out Sound of the Raign: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX95DHO6mDCy85Vqav21hsw * Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundoftheraign * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundoftheraign/
Shoutout to Roberto Blake: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertoBlakePSD Relevant Resources: * Wikipedia * SuperBunnyHop’s Critical Close-up * “Metal Gear Solid: Hideo Kojima’s Magnum Opus” by Nicolas Courcier
Time Stamps * 0:00 - Intro * 8:21 - Housekeeping * 11:25 - What We're Playing * 28:47 - Topic * 32:00 - Spoilers * 1:42:14 - Patron Thanks * 1:46:59 - Recos & Closing
Recos! * She Hulk (Disney +) * Prey (Hulu) * Pyre (Supergiant Games) (PS4) * Gimkit/Blooket (Gamification Tools for Teachers) * Metal Gear Solid: Hideo Kojima's Magnum Opus by Nicolas Courcier
Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
#MetalGearSolid2 #HideoKojima #GamingPodcast
With the recent report that almost 80% of games purchased on PS4 & PS5 are digital, on top of recent reports of games being delisted, it's caused some concern about the future of digital in gaming spheres. This week, we discuss the pros and cons of both digital and physical, the fear of a future where we own nothing, and why Twitter is a weird, weird place.
Time Stamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:07 Housekeeping
- 4:54 What We're Playing
- 32:20 News Round Up
- 46:00 Topic
- 1:30:10 Recos/Closing
News
- The next Tomb Raider could have Lara Croft ‘leading a team of tomb raiders’... and be lesbian (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-next-tomb-raider-could-have-lara-croft-leading-a-team-of-tomb-raiders/)
- Listen to the Sacred Symbols Clip Here (https://youtu.be/uq4owTrd5ms?t=1756)
- Sony refuses to be drawn on whether it could raise the price of PS5 (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-whether-it-could-raise-the-price-of-ps5/)
Relevant Reads
- Nearly 80% of All PS5, PS4 Games Are Bought Digitally (https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/07/nearly-80percent-of-all-ps5-ps4-games-are-bought-digitally)
- Nintendo’s Mastery of Physical Game Sales Hides Limited Digital Growth (https://www.nintendolife.com/features/talking-point-nintendos-mastery-of-physical-game-sales-hides-limited-digital-growth)
- Welcome To 2030: I Own Nothing, Have No Privacy And Life Has Never Been Better (https://www.forbes.com/sites/worldeconomicforum/2016/11/10/shopping-i-cant-really-remember-what-that-is-or-how-differently-well-live-in-2030/?sh=1fdc866a1735)
- Jump Force is Getting Delisted Today, Available at Big Discount for Limited Time (https://gamerant.com/jump-force-delisted-shutting-down/)
- Why your digital games collection isn’t yours to own (https://www.techradar.com/news/the-double-edge-of-digital-games-and-changing-ownership)
- Delisted Metal Gear games will return to digital stores “soon” (https://www.trueachievements.com/n50355/metal-gear-solid-games-relisted)
Recos!
- Speed Limit (PC, Xbox, Switch, PS)
- Good Burger
- Gunpla!
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A question that comes up from time to time within the TRG community is, "How do I get my wife to play video games". Well, today I (Logan) sat down with my wife to ask her what games she enjoys, how she got introduced to gaming, and how is it that she is so much better at games than I am. We also go over some of our favorite memories gaming together, which is often at my expense. (Look at the art for this episode, for example) New Content * The Next Game for Hollow Knight Fans * Trails 3 Review
Time Stamps * 0:00 - Intro * 3:57 - Housekeeping * 19:40 - Topic * 1:04:56 - Patron Thanks * 1:06:09 - Recos!
Reco's! * Libby (App) * Fall Guys
Games to Play with Your Spouse * Portal 1 & 2 * Mario Kart 8 * Overcooked 1 & 2 * The Quarry * Until Dawn * Halo * Stardew Valley * Escape Academy
Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: www.thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
As we reach the midway point of summer, we take a look to the upcoming Fall line up of gaming. There's a lot coming but how much of it is actually interesting? Is there anything we're looking forward? Join us as we revisit a question submitted in Episode 218 and gauge your interest in what's coming our way. Time Stamps: * 0:00 Intro * 2:05 Housekeeping * 2:30 Logan's Controversial Trails 3 Review * 6:10 God of War Ragnarok Date Announced * 11:05 Kojima Falsely Accused * 14:38 New Kirby Game Announced * 17:50 What We're Playing * 36:42 Topic * 1:23:37 Recos/Closing
Links: * How Trails 3 Became My Favorite in the Series https://youtu.be/mTYenTmALug * God of War Ragnarok Date Announced https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1544667847548354563?s=20&t=woO3y_0ywUdoDp6ccLPAaw * Kojima Falsely Accused https://kotaku.com/shinzo-abe-assassin-killer-kojima-greek-news-confusion-1849157839?utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1657302087&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=twitter * New Kirby Game Announced https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/15468441715788718082022 Video Game Release Calendar https://www.gameinformer.com/2022
Recos! * Descenders (Available on Game Pass) * Spy x Family (Anime)
Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: www.thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
#gamingpodcast #hideokojima #godofwarragnarok
When you discuss seminal pillars of gaming, Metal Gear Solid will always come up. In several ways, it changed the gaming landscape through creatively immersing players into the world of Shadow Moses, Solid Snake, and Metal Gears. Not only that, MGS pioneered stealth games, thrusting them into the spotlight with a cinematic flair. Despite what you may think of Kojima, it's impossible to deny the genius of the game's design.
But hidden underneath Metal Gear Solid is good bit of philosophy. Is violence a sport? Can love bloom on the battlefield? Can we resist our genes? Join us as we discuss this masterclass of game design as we break down Metal Gear Solid/Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes.
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Time Stamps:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 2:23 - What We're Playing
- 27:16 - Topic
- 30:17 - Spoiler Zone
- 1:43:26 - Patron Thank You's
- 1:45:04 - Reco's/Outro
Check out Sound of the Raign and his music:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX95DHO6mDCy85Vqav21hsw
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundoftheRaign?s=20&t=sNJopvh3kyqQWfmoc_aXoQ
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LErhoV3kr6FmQVrLjLo0j?si=EzENGmf6SROwyPZJgPB_rA
Recos!
- Fall Guys Free For All
- Zanthia: https://www.amazon.com/Zanthia-Prophecy-Nicklous-Adams-II/dp/1736799886/ref=sr_1_2?crid=35SEQVLFUMUPK&keywords=zanthia&qid=1656301399&sprefix=zanthia%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-2
- The Unfinished Swan (Game)
- Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (Movie)
- Shin Godzilla (Movie)
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The Reformed Gamers is the show all about theology and gaming. Every now and then, we dedicate an entire episode to something theological focused. Last year, TRG did an episode on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Having this message is great but the next question is: what do we do with it?
Joining Logan on this episode is Dr. Matt Queen, Associate Dean of the Roy J. Fish School of Evangelism and Missions and Professor of Evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Queen also holds the L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism. Dr. Queen not only talks a lot about evangelism and invests time in equipping the saints to share the Gospel but he spearheads many evangelistic efforts at SWBTS and his church. In this episode, Dr. Queen discusses the importance of evangelism, the fears that keep people from sharing, and the many ways we can share the Gospel, whether in person or online.
You can get in touch with Dr. Queen:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmattqueen?s=21&t=rigjYxXwj9I6h1p5748dYw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMattQueen
You can also check out Dr. Queen's helpful resources here: http://media.swbts.edu/speaker/10/matt-queen
Time Stamps:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 8:58 - Recapturing Evangelism
- 12:27 - Why is Evangelism Important?
- 19:00 - Fears of Evangelism
- 30:26 - What is an Evangelist?
- 37:51 - Digital Evangelism
- 44:02 - Digital Evangelism’s Future
- 47:27 - Ways to Share the Gospel
- 59:55 - Reco’s/Closing
Support TRG
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- Website: www.thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
It has been awhile since we have done a mail bag episode. We pitched it to the Deer Patrons to write in questions for us to answer and discuss on this episode. And they did not disappoint. Sony recently showed us an impressive show of games in a recent State of Play that was so good, we had to revisit some of it. We also discuss games we're playing like Ghostwire Tokyo and co-op games like It Takes Two. We also tried to figure out which apostle would play which game.
Topic begins at 35:17
Links & Reco's
- State of Play Round Up: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/06/02/everything-revealed-in-state-of-play-today/
- Gris (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, iOS/Android)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Film)
- Find a local Escape Room and have fun
Patrons! Get your write ins for upcoming episodes: Episode 220 (Metal Gear Solid) & Q&A with Skinner
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Like Playstation, TRG is Changing Playstation Plus announced it was changing things up some months ago: game trials, a 3 tier system, and classic games a la a Game Pass like service. More details have been revealed but is it worth the upgrade? Join Logan and TRG's new co-host, Micah, as they dig in.
Timestamps
- 0:00 - Intro/What We're Playing
- 17:55 - Topic
- 1:00:19 - Patron Shoutouts
- 1:01:37 - Reco's & Closing
Reco's & Links
- PS Plus Launches in June: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/
- PS Plus Game Lineup: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/05/16/all-new-playstation-plus-game-lineup-assassins-creed-valhalla-demons-souls-ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-nba-2k22-and-more-join-the-service/
- Viking Squad: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0621-CUSA01265_00-VIKINGSQUADPS400
- Uncharted movie: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/uncharted
Support TRG
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Final Fantasy 6 is one of the greatest JRPGs of all time, released in the SNES era. The game has a strikingly darker and more somber tone than the rest of the games in the series. But is that really what the game is about? Jon Harrison (author of Mastering the Game) sits down to break down the game's themes, hidden easter eggs, and more.
Timestamps
- 0:00 - Intro
- 04:52 - What We're Playing
- 17:00 - Topic
- 1:26:34 - Closing
Reco's & Links
- Playseat Challenge: https://www.playseatstore.com/playseat-challenge.html
- Logitech G923: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/driving/g923-trueforce-sim-racing-wheel.html
- Stormlight Archive: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-stormlight-archive-series/
- Jon Harrison's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Video-Games-Success-ebook/dp/B00UCRYILS
- Episode 201 - Learning Life Lessons from Video Games with Jon Harrison: https://youtu.be/aQN7_G7XoHs
Support TRG
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- Website: www.thereformedgamers.com
- Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Rise, Tarnished. Elden Ring is easily the biggest game to have released in 2022 yet! So big that I brought on PastorDoostyn and Gregg, from Regener8d Radio, to help discuss the game. This is Doostyn's true foray into the Soulsborne genre and Gregg's played these style of games for years. They each bring their unique perspectives to the discussion as we discuss the good and bad of Elden Ring. Secret Links: * Secret Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hETwUsjJsjY * Secret Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPPzVnrKZk8
Jump straight to the topic: 19:14 Follow PastorDoostyn * Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastordoostyn * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastordoostyn * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pastordoostyn * Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pastordoostyn
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Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! * Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers * Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast * Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers * YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers * Website: www.thereformedgamers.com * Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Sea of Thieves has come a long way since it's initial launch in 2018. In 2022, Sea of Thieves is growing to be one of the top multiplayer gaming experiences available. Joining me on this episode is friend of the show, Jonathan, aka ParrotMode. We discuss some of the new additions to the game, some of the things that keep people coming back, and share tips for new players.
Secret Links
- Link 1
- Link 2
Follow ParrotMode!
- Twitch
- YouTube
Time Stamps
Housekeeping (6:30)
What We're Playing (8:56)
Topic (32:00)
*Note about this section: the first few seconds, my (Logan) mic acted up and sounds muffled. It returns to normal after a few minutes into the section.
Reco's (1:12:35)
- Tunic (Available on Xbox GamePass)
- BackBone One
- FextraLife Elden Ring Builds
- Read The Stormlight Archive books by Brandon Sanderson
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Video games are a great hobby. It’s one of the few forms of entertainment that truly allow us to immerse ourselves in new worlds and go on adventures. But sometimes, we need to put the controller down in order to wrestle with the battles in our own lives. Jesse Knopp, everyone’s favorite goofball admin of TRG’s Facebook group, sits down to discuss how God used a game like Dark Souls to show him that the true battle didn’t lie within the game, but within his own heart. Time Stamps
- WHYBP 7:31
- Topic 15:40
- Patron Thanks 1:09:19
- Reco’s 1:10:44
Secret Links
- Stuck in Elden Ring?
- Secret Link
Support TRG
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Website: www.thereformedgamers.com
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Dissertations are a massive undertaking. Many say it’s the equivalent of writing a book. In order to obtain a Doctorate Degree, it’s one of the things you have to complete. For Matt Millsap, he wrote his dissertation on the theological engagement of video games. You read that right. We also spend some time discussing the preservation of games, US copyright law, and Nintendo’s ever persistent problem of forsaking their legacy.
Time Stamps
WHYBP 4:20
Topic 9:40
Reco’s 1:24:34
- "A Student's Guide to Gaming" by Reagan Rose
- Metroid Dread - Rookie Hunter Mode
- STEM Project: Cotton Ball Launcher
- STEM Project: Compression Project
Support TRG
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You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!
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Website: www.thereformedgamers.com
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Secret Links
- Secret 1
- Secret 2
- Secret 3
SMT has been around for a long time, dating back to 1987 with Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei on the Famicom. As a matter of fact, this is the series that gave us Persona. With SMT V released fairly recently on the Nintendo Switch to glowing reviews, it’s time for us to discuss the game’s themes of false gods, worldly pursuits, and come to find out that this game isn’t so different from the MCU.
Time Stamps
- Secret Links 5:48
Secret Link 1
Secret Link 2
Secret Link 3
- WHYBP 6:56
- Topic 24:39
- Spoilers 52:02
- Patron Thanks 1:40:23
- Reco’s 1:42:46
Patron Thank You's!
A huge thank you for the Patrons who supported TRG in the month of February: Alex Castellanos, Brandon Buonacorsi, Caasi, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, Jonathan Harrison, Josh Broccolo, Kiefer Winborn, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Kozlowski, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matthew Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, Vincent Yu, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's!
- Bakuman
- Digimon Ghost Game
- "A Student's Guide to Gaming" by Reagan Rose
- Watch Demon Slayer
Check out the shows this episode's guests host: * Backlog Breakdown * Henshin Dad
Support TRG
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Jonathan, aka Sound of the Raign, got into music at an early age. Over the last couple of years, he has steadily released songs that blend his faith with his love for all things nerdy. In this episode, he sits down and shares how he got into music, some of his favorite games, and his spiritual renewal in Christ.
Time Stamps
Secret Links (5:41)
- Secret Link 1
- Secret Link 2
- Secret Link 3
WHYBP (6:10)
Topic (15:27)
Reco’s (1:12:47)
- Death Stranding
- Unmetal
- Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
- Demon Slayer
Follow Sound of the Raign!
Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube
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Connect With TRG
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Arise and Break Your Chains Tales of Arise has arrived and thank goodness it's as good as it is. Henry (from our Death Stranding episode) joins Logan to help break down the latest in the beloved JRPG series: Tales of Arise! Timestamps:
Housekeeping (2:50)
What We're Playing (5:31)
Topic (26:15)
Reco's/Patron Thanks/Closing (1:25:35)
A HUGE thanks to our January Patreon supporters: Alex Castellanos, Caasi, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, Josh Broccolo, Kiefer Winborn, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Kozlowski, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matthew Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, Vincent Yu, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Recos!
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Model Lego Kits
- Model Gundam Kits
- Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Join the Reformation and meet other gamers on Discord, Facebook, Twitter!
TRG turns 7!
Logan, Skinner, and Adam gather around the digital table to reminisce over the last 7 years of TRG before diving in to some of our favorite games of 2021. Every year, we give out a series of awards and this year is no different! This year, the awards are:
- Biggest Surprise (50:29)
- Best Indie (1:00:42)
- It's Not You, It's Me (1:06:54)
- In The Feels (1:15:39)
- Deer Listener Award (1:25:12)
- 2021 Game of the Year Picks (1:32:58)
Special shout-out to our Deer Listeners of 2021: Alex Castellanos, the TRG Discord Mods, Sound of the Raign, Kokorodaki, ChefJhai!
Housekeeping (13:54)
What We're Playing (20:01)
Topic (44:44)
Reco's (1:48:42)
- Bible Memory App
- Calico Board Game
- Foster/Adopt
- Missions Support/Perspectives Class
- Pray
- Share TRG with friends/family/etc.
- Check out model Gundams
- Watch Encanto
As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode!
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Merry Christmas from TRG!
As 2021 draws to a close, for Christmas, we're bringing you our biggest episode of 2021 yet! There is one divisive game that we have yet to cover: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword! With a brand new release on the Nintendo Switch, it's up to Logan to figure out the differences between the original release and this new HD remaster. Joining Logan is friend of the show, Jonathan Steele, and former Legend of Zelda speed-runner, Derek Smith, to share their frustrations and highlights of this polarizing entry in the Legend of Zelda series.
Housekeeping (5:19)
- What Aspire & Celeste Have In Common
- Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Review
- Heavenly Bodies Review
*Mukwano Coffee Promo*Mukwano Coffee is hooking listeners up! Head over to www.mukwanocoffee.com and use code TRG to get 10% off your order!
What We're Playing (6:32)
Topic (32:36)
Non Spoiler Review (37:03)
Spoiler Discussion (55:00)
Patron Thank You's! (1:44:28)
A big thank you to our Patreon supporters for the month of December: Alex Castellanos, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, CongratsOn200EpisodesTRG.ThatIsAnImpressiveAccomplishment.HowLongCanIMakeThisUsername.WhoaItJustKeepsGoingAndGoingAndGoingAndGo., Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, Josh Broccolo, Kiefer Winborn, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matthew Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, Vincent Yu, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Recos (1:45:55)
- It Takes Two
- Button Shy Games
- Rocket League Sideswipe
- Spread some Christmas cheer
- Listen to some Christmas cheer
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Designing an app is not easy. Releasing it to the public is not easy. So how did Charles Watson come up with, release, and maintain The GG App? Join me as I sit down with Charles and discuss the origins of The GG App, dealing with competition and theft of ideas, to where he sees the app going in the future.
Follow GG
- Website
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Timestamps
Housekeeping (4:37)
- The Halo Hype Is Real
What We're Playing (6:31)
Topic (16:22)
Recos & Closing (53:44)
- Join the TRG Forza Horizon 5 Club
- Halo Infinite
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From all of us here at TRG: Happy Thanksgiving!
We all have this problem of the never-ending backlog. Is that a good thing? Or are we approaching video games differently than we do other things like books and movies? The guys from the Backlog Breakdown Podcast join me this week to discuss!
Check out The Backlog Breakdown on Twitter and listen to their show!
Timestamps:
Housekeeping (7:18)
- Check out the latest episode of Metroid Dread
- Skyward Sword HD Almost Sent Me Back to Therapy
What We're Playing (8:31)
Topic (26:54)
Patron Thank You's & Recos! (1:16:12)
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Metroid Dread is better than Super Metroid. It’s a scientifically verified fact with experts and fact checkers.
Or so we hear. Metroid Dread has finally arrived on the Nintendo Switch, reinvigorating the Metroid fanbase. But does it have what it takes to stand in the halls of the great Metroids before it? We argue that it not only does, but it reigns as the best 2D Metroid in the series. Jonathan Steele (of Episode 202) returns to help discuss this amazing GOTY contender.
Time-Stamps
Housekeeping (5:33)
- I Played Metroid Dread For An Entire Month
- The Potential Problem of Xbox Game Pass
- Is Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Releasing Monday?
What We Are Playing (6:55)
Topic (25:10)
Spoiler Territory (46:38)
Reco's! (1:27:22)
- Under Falling Skies (Board Game)
- Total Party Kill (Mobile Game)
- Pray for Logan's Adoption
- Metroid Content on YouTube
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The fourth installment in the long running Final Fantasy series introduced us to a hero who did a great evil. In 1991, Square released a game that was not only fun but had us asking questions about redemption and just how far someone can go before they cannot be forgiven. Hailed as one of the best Final Fantasy games, and JRPGs of all time, join us as we discuss Final Fantasy IV.
Joining this episode is Aki of AkiAndPeach. Head on over to their channel to check out their latest content and catch them live on Twitch!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AkiandPeach
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/akiandpeach
Housekeeping (6:21)
- Conquer Shinespark Challenges in Metroid Dread
What We're Playing (7:23)
Topic (31:21)
- Spoiler Territory begins at 31:21
Reco's! (53:53)
- Check out the new Dune film
- Destiny 2 Witch Expansion
- Support Logan's Adoption by Praying
- Check out one of the Pixel Remasters of Final Fantasy
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Terrible - causing or likely to cause terror; sinister.
With Halloween coming up, it's fitting for gamers everywhere to play and revisit some of their favorite scary video games. TRG is doing the same but with a game that may not be on everyone's radar: Metroid Fusion. The Metroid series has always been accustomed to themes of sci-fi, isolation, and even dread. But Metroid Fusion took these themes and cranked the dial up to 11. Friend of the show, Jonathan Steele, joins me on the mic to discuss the 2002 GBA classic, Metroid Fusion.
Housekeeping (8:45)
- Metroid Dread Playthrough
- Metroid Dread Review
What Have We Been Playing (10:05)
Topic (26:44)
Patron Thank You's! (1:19:59)
Shoutout to our Patrons who supported TRG in the month of October: AaronElWhite, Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Joe Morgan, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matthew Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, Vincent Yu, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's! (1:21:31)
- Overboss (Tabletop Game)
- Streambeats
- Pray for Logan's adoption
- Play any Metroid game (except Federation Force)
- Samus & Chill
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What if video games could teach you how to be successful in life?
Jon Harrison is a gamer, family man, and man of God. But he is also committed to helping people succeed. But what if we could learn keys to being successful from video games? Join Logan as he sits down with Jon Harrison to discuss his TEDx Talk, his book, Mastering the Game, and a little about his upbringing in a Presbyterian home.
Keep Up w/ Jon Harrison
- Blog
- YouTube
- Book
Housekeeping (4:22)
- Metroid Dread Review
- Metroid Dread Playthrough
What Have We Been Playing (5:11)
Jon dives in to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain for the first time, alongside Kirby's Adventure on the NES to offset the dark, gritty tones of MGS. Logan boots up the indie Metroidvania, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights.
Topic (14:44)
Here at TRG, we believe that everything has a worldview, including video games. From these worldviews, we're engaging with truths and teachings but the question is: do they line up with Scripture? Jon takes a similar approach to video games in that they do indeed teach us something. But how can what we learn be used for success in the workplace and life in general? Jon's message is so ingrained into his creativity and personality that he is committed to this through his blog and book, Mastering The Game. This is a fascinating conversation that shows video games have a place in today's society for the greater good. Jon has also had an amazing upbringing and we get into discussing religion and faith.
Reco's! (1:01:46)
- Sushi Go
- Dune (Book)
- Reel Leadership
- "Mastering The Game" by Jon Harrison
TRG is giving away a copy of Jon's book, Mastering the Game, to the first listener that contacts TRG on Twitter. Simply tag @TRGPodcast with the message, "Help me Master the Game". This giveaway is exclusive to listeners of the podcast in the United States.
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Words Are Not Hard Anymore
200 episodes. Almost 7 years. TRG has been making content geared around the focus of discussing video games, and things in the video game world, from a Christian perspective. It's been an incredible journey up to this point. Logan, Adam, and Skinner all sit down to discuss the early days of the podcast, how it's changed, and what the future will look like on the podcast. We could not have done this without God, or you, the Deer Community. Thank you for these past 200 episodes.
Housekeeping (2:40)
- Logan Flip Flopped on His Backlog
- Why You Should Play Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Fantasian is a Solid JRPG That You Must Play
What Have We Been Playing (11:40)
Skinner descends into Kingdom Hearts 3 to talk highly of it's gameplay and gets giddy. Adam hops on the Backlog Train and works on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Logan despairs over some weird games he bought in his backlog and struggles through Scarlet Nexus.
What Have We Been Reading (26:30)
Adam and Skinner both discuss what they've been reading in the Bible, specifically Exodus and a few other books. Logan gets into Henry Cloud's "Boundaries" as he goes through a season of healing.
Topic (39:04)
Nearly 7 years of podcast episodes that are chock full of memories. The guys discuss how they came across TRG, how it's changed, and the future ahead. They also discuss some of their favorite games they've played over the last several years and crown an early GOTY of 2021.
Patron Thank You's! (1:23:36)
TRG would not be here without our Patrons! Thank you to those who supported TRG in the month of October: AaronElWhite, Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Joe Morgan, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matthew Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, Vincent Yu, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's! (1:25:21)
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
- Trail Life/American Heritage Girls
- Fit Prayer Into Your Schedule
- TableTalk Magazine
- Consider Supporting Logan's Adoption
- "Awake And Alive to Truth" by John Cooper
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Death Stranding is arguably Hideo Kojima’s most polarizing game. But it’s one worth persevering through. Death Stranding is a game that is like an onion with some deep, deep layers. In this episode, Matt Millsap and Henry Rigdon join Logan to help peel back those layers to see if Death Stranding stinks or surprisingly smells like a rose.
Housekeeping (5:56)
- Get extra content on our website and YouTube!
- More Death Stranding Talk on TRG's YouTube
- Check out Matt's other episodes of TRG:
- Episode 121 - God of War (2018)
- Episode 146 - What Remains of Edith Finch
- Episode 174 - The Last of Us Part 2
- Episode 189 - Chrono Trigger
The Games We've Been Playing (7:53)
- WarioWare: Get It Together
- Tales of Arise
- Metal Wolf Chaos XD
Topic (18:55)
Is Death Stranding designed to put forth a pro-life message? This is something that was noticeably absent from many reviews and reactions when it first came out. There was plenty of talk about how the game is a walking simulator in many a review but is Death Stranding merely a walking simulator? We here at TRG disagree and believe Death Stranding to be so much more.
Patron Thank You's! (1:17:26)
TRG would not be here without our Patrons! Thank you to those who supported TRG in the month of September: AaronElWhite, Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Joe Morgan, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matthew Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, Vincent Yu, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's! (1:19:07)
- "Did You Mean It?" by Natalie Millsap
- Bluey
- Trials of Imagination
- No Dumb Questions (Podcast)
- Backlog Breakdown Episode feat. Logan
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As school begins to start back up across the country, we brought on Henshin Dad himself, Wesley Rea, commemorating his 5th time on the podcast to discuss how teachers can use different aspects of gaming to enhance the classroom. If you're an educator, new or veteran, you do not want to miss this episode.
What Have We Been Playing (06:15)
Wes brings back the Dark Ages by playing multiple Final Fantasy games. Logan can't seem to stop playing Sekiro and Adam discusses his frustrations and highlights with the the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.
Topic (17:17)
Gaming has many applications. But did you know that gaming can be used in the classroom? The guys discuss gaming's impact on education through gamification, discuss the different ways it's implemented, as well as it's use as a tool to connect with students.
Housekeeping (53:10)
- Subscribe to us on YouTube
- Check out the website
Reco's! (53:45)
- Ultraman YouTube Channel
- Makarios International
- Star Wars Visions Trailer
Keep Up with the Henshin Dad
- Podcast
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Colin Moriarty has been working in games media for nearly 20 years. Starting as a technical writer for IGN, Colin worked his way up to editor at IGN. Later, he would leave IGN for Kinda Funny and ultimately starting Last Stand Media, Colin has offered valuable insight into the world of gaming for years. In this episode, Colin shares about how reviewing games works, why Super Mario Sunshine is better than Super Mario 64, the hurdles conservatives face within games media, and more. Colin also shares about how his perspective on God has changed since Fireside Chats, where he released a series of episodes interviewing pastors, mormons, and Christians alike.
If you have not done so already, you can check out Last Stand Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9BGe6i2lJepl-B_zwX6VA
Keep up with Colin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/notaxation
Timestamps
Housekeeping (5:14)
- Taking Down A 150+ Backlog of Games in a Year
What Have You Been Playing (10:34)
- Colin gets into Scarlet Nexus' high quality gameplay but agonizing anime tropes after discussing the latest Metroidvania, Elder Lilies. Trigger Witch also gets a fair amount of love in it's unique "Legend of Zelda with guns" style gameplay.
Discussion (21:23)
- We wasted no time getting into the discussion for this episode. Colin spends time discussing how reviews work for video games, as well as his stance on numbered ratings on reviews. We spend some time discussing the shift in culture of games media and ask if a conservative voice can even make it. From there, I ask Colin about his perspective on God, and if it's changed since his series of episodes of Fireside Chats focusing on religion. We round out the discussion with questions submitted in by our Patreon supporters.
Thank You, Patrons (1:14:07)
- These are the Patreon supporters who helped us continue to creat content for the month of August: AaronElWhite, Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Paige Pinson, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's! (1:15:10)
- The Jimmy Dore Show
- Death's Door (Xbox/PC)
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With Metroid Dread coming this Fall, it’s time for TRG to take a look at some of the Metroid series. We’re kicking things off with the game that is a classic loved by all (unless you have no heart and soul), Super Metroid.
Housekeeping (8:31)
- Check out The BackVlog on YouTube
- New format for this episode and next
What Have We Been Playing (10:53)
Dan takes to the skies in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD to discuss if the game is worth the $60 price point. Logan ascends to "Git Gud" status and beats Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Topic (25:10)
Originally released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Super Metroid arrived in to the gaming world and caused major waves. To this day, it's influence can be felt in a variety of games. Join us as we discuss the game's influence, themes, and more.
Reco's (1:07:42)
- Keep Nintendo Weird - Gotcha Force
- Claymates (Nintendo Switch Online)
- Follow Logan on Twitch
Follow Dan on Twitter and check out Retro Logic!
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Recently, things like tabletop games and escape rooms have risen in popularity. Along with that have come new ways to play games like murder mystery subscription boxes. These have massive potential to reform the way people play games while opening some opportunities for ministry. Join us as we sit down with Jeff and discuss these kinds of games.
Housekeeping (7:21)
- I'm Giving Up My Backlog
- Are Video Games Actually Childish?
- Am I Gaming Too Much?
What Have We Been Playing (8:34)
Jeff dives in to the tabletop side of games and shares about a card game that you can play with one hand. Logan takes to the seas in Sea of Thieves, again, and finally finishes Metroid: Zero Mission.
What Have We Been Reading (21:23)
The guys discuss how to enjoy the life that God has given us and the cure to anxiety from Ecclesiastes and Josh Weidman's "The End of Anxiety".
Topic (29:30)
As stated before, escape rooms have grown in popularity. So much so that many companies are now even offering escape room experiences via subscription boxes. Escape Room Mystery is even extending a special offer to our listeners: use code DEER50 at checkout to get 50% off your first box of Capture the Killer. Head over to their website, use the code, and try out this unique way of gaming for yourself!
Patron Thank You's (1:25:10)
A big thank you for our Deer Patrons for the month of July: AaronElWhite, Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Chris Freeman, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Peter Piper, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's! (1:27:10)
- God Mode Activated
- Board Game Arena
- Capture the Killer
- Remember to use code DEER50 to get 50% off your first box
- Share the podcast with your friends across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
- The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill
A huge thank you to irok4creativity for the cover art of this episode.
Keep up with Jeff on Twitter and Instagram.
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You may know Eric Bailey from viral tweets or read something he has written over on Nintendo Life or Hard Drive Mag. Perhaps, you’ve even played his game Octobug. In this episode, we’re excited to talk to Eric about being on social media, developing games, and writing some hilarious satire.
Housekeeping (1:50)
- "Am I Gaming Too Much?"
- Are Video Games Actually Childish?
What Have We Been Playing (3:39)
Adam takes a swing at Mario Golf and contemplates abandoning Mass Effect 3. Logan delves into Final Fantasy XII while taking to the open seas in Sea of Thieves.
What Have We Been Reading (22:40)
The guys discuss how big God really is in both providence and sovereignty.
Topic (33:50)
As stated before, we got to sit down with Eric Bailey to discuss game development, what Christians can do better on social media, and some of his favorite games. You can check out Eric's work and socials below:
- Tiny Bookshelf: https://tinybookshelf.itch.io/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericvbailey
- Blog: http://nintendolegend.com/
Reco's (1:13:51)
- Hypnospace Outlaw
- Clap Hanz Golf (Apple Arcade)
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
- Loki (Disney+)
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Nintendo Used Nostalgia, It Was Super Effective After forcing to postpone due to COVID-19, E3 has returned! There's a lot to discuss but we narrow it down to some of the biggest announcements of E3, including your write-ins! And Logan flips out about Metroid Dread. Like, a lot. Housekeeping (3:07) * E3 Week of Announcements Round-Up * Metroid Dread Trailer Reaction
What Have We Been Playing (4:57) Adam visits Mass Effect 3 for the first time and gets side-tracked. Logan finishes the new Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and gives a glowing recommendation. He also gets good and returns to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. What Have We Been Reading (21:22) The guys discuss how to worship God through pain and how to stay focused on God's power. Topic (34:53) E3, y'all! What a week! From Elden Ring to Metroid Dread to Xbox's impressive showcase, there is a lot to unpack! Join us as we discuss some of the highlights and if Xbox can go toe-to-toe with Playstation now. Patron Thank You's! (1:20:39) We love our Deer Patrons so much we want to thank them again right here in the show notes: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Christopher Commander, Chris Freeman, Darryl Tavares, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Peter Piper, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Savon Pena, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina Reco's! (1:23:25) * Cruella (Disney+) * Metroid Dread Reveal Trailer * Metroid Dread Development History * TRG Themed Xbox Controller
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Has Resident Evil lost it's way?
After beating Resident Evil Village 4 times, it's time to discuss the game. Adam is out on vacation (aka avoids spooky games like vegetables) so Christian content creator, ReformedJedi, joins Logan on this episode to discuss the latest in the Resident Evil franchise. The game is a wild ride but it begs the question: has Village taken the RE series past the point of no return? We also discuss if the game is too violent, if there's any redemptive themes, and some of the problems the game presents.
Housekeeping (3:36)
- Unboxing the Biomutant Collector's Edition
- Summer Game Fest Preview
What Have You Been Playing (4:21)
Jedi and Logan share what makes Returnal good and bad. Logan also shares if Biomutant is worth picking up.
What Have You Been Reading (14:41)
Jedi digs back in to the Symphony of Scripture: Making Sense of the Bible's Many Themes (after a few year hiatus from putting the book down). Logan gets in to Hebrews 13:7-9 as students graduate in his youth group and encourages them to remember their leaders.
Topic (21:37)
Resident Evil blazed a new trail in Resident Evil 7. Village continues this trend but also hits a few bumps in the road. Is Resident Evil Village one of the best in the series or does it flounder and stumble? Jedi and Logan also discuss if there are any redemptive uses of horror in entertainment. As always, there is a spoiler-free section of the topic and there is ample warnings before diving in to spoilers. Spoiler discussion begins at 32:53.
Reco's! (1:09:49)
Follow ReformedJedi on Twitter, Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube!
- Bad Batch (Disney+)
- Give Logan a game reco!
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In a surprise turn of events, we managed to get Adam Hill (co-creator of Godspeed) on the show to discuss the behind-the-scenes of tabletop game creation. We also discuss his latest game, publishing company, and what makes tabletop games perfect for outreach.
Housekeeping (6:20)
- Why You Should Play Returnal
What Have You Been Playing (7:40)
Adam teaches his son valuable life lessons in Mortal Kombat. Adam lives, dies, and repeats in Returnal. Logan braves the horrors of Resident Evil Village... 4 times.
What Have You Been Reading (35:30)
The guys discuss passages like Mark 9:14-27, Galatians 6:9-10, and Replanting.
Topic (53:00)
Adam Hill is a pastor but he is also a board game designer. Surprisingly enough, board games can be an effective tool for fostering community and reaching people where they're at. Listen in as Adam shares insights on how board games are designed, what he learned from Godspeed, his new game, and ministry.
Patron Thank You's! (1:38:28)
We love our Deer Patrons so much we want to thank them again right here in the show notes: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David B, David Henderson, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Isaac.stultz, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Peter Piper, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Recos! (1:39:53)
- Motor City GameWorks
- Nate Bargatze (Comedian)
- Follow Adam Hill on Twitter
- Super Mario 3D World: Bowser's Fury
- One Year Uncommon Life Devotional by Tony Dungy
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Hot Summer Hype Nuggets, Batman!
Summer is quickly approaching as is E3. COVID forced cancellations and others to go online last year. How will that affect this summer? Join us as we discuss (and possibly prophesy) what will happen this summer in the gaming world.
Housekeeping (3:29)
- Resident Evil Village Videos on TRG's YouTube
- Unboxing Xbox's Smallest Console
What Have We Been Playing (4:59)
- Micah puts on a tank top and races cars in Need for Speed. Adam swings for the fences in MLB The Show 21. Logan gives up on being an Avenger and gets weird with Neir Replicant.
What Have We Been Reading (25:11)
- God's sovereign plan is a mystery and can lead to frustration. All 3 books the guys are reading detail a different aspect of that and share an encouragement for those struggling.
Topic (39:13)
- What will happen at this year's E3? Adam hopes his Fantasy Draft will be spared, Micah gives a hot take on Mario, and Logan abandons hope for Metroid. The guys also share what delays they think will be announced and determine if E3 will come back in full swing or fizzle out into the abyss of irrelevance.
Reco's (1:17:12)
- Play an old Housemarque game (Resogun, Dead Nation, Matterfall, etc.)
- Subscribe to TRG's YouTube channel
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It's About Time
The time has finally come for us to discuss one of the greatest JRPGs of all time: Chrono Trigger. Time also saw fit for us to bring Matt Millsap back onto the podcast to help us discuss this timeless classic. Okay, puns aside, we had a great time discussing this classic from the SNES era.
Housekeeping (2:42)
- TONS of new YouTube content!
What Have We Been Playing (3:36)
Matt revisits Hyrule in Age of Calamity and grinds for loot in Destiny 2. Adam returns to one of the greatest JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch: Xenoblade Chronicles. Logan continues killing monsters and turning them into hats and boots in Monster Hunter Rise.
What Have We Been Reading (19:10)
Matt discusses Paul David Tripp's "Age of Opportunity". Adam digs into Replanted on the topic of adoption. Logan gets wise in Proverbs.
Topic (31:26)
If you were to ask someone what are the best JRPGs, Chrono Trigger is bound to come up. Published by Square in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Chrono Trigger landed in the gaming world to critical acclaim, securing itself as a pinnacle of gaming. But what is it about Chrono Trigger that makes it one of the greatest games of all time? That’s what we’ll discuss in this episode.
Patron Thank You's! (1:24:15)
HUGE thank you to our April Patrons who helped us keep cranking out content for the show! Those lovely Patrons are: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David B, David Henderson, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Pastor Shea, Peter Piper, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, Travis, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Recos! (1:25:58)
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
- Think Biblically Podcast
- Fast 9 Trailer
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Distilling The Gospel Into 5 Points
With Easter fresh on our minds, join Adam and Logan as they break down what "the Gospel" is all about, why it's important, and how to share it with others.
Housekeeping (1:55)
- It Takes Two Review by Micah
- It Takes Two Gameplay
What Have We Been Playing (3:06)
The guys talk about their time with Demon's Souls and Adam explains why he quit the game. Adam also joins the Avengers and Logan breaks down talking about Bravely Default 2.
What Have We Been Reading (27:46)
Adam takes us to church in reminding us about the garden and the cross in Mark 13-15. Logan encourages us to have a defense ready for the faith we have hope in from 1 Peter 3:13-17.
Topic (38:08)
What is "the Gospel"? Join Adam and Logan break down the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
Reco's! (1:21:15)
- The Gospel Primer (Book)
- Love and Monsters (Movie)
- Crucial Questions Series
- Monster Hunter Rise
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The Story Are The Ones We Create
Monster Hunter Rise will soon be here (or already is here depending on when you're listening). This has many wondering, "What makes Monster Hunter so great". Logan brings on resident Monster Hunter aficionado, Zach (admin of the TRG Facebook group), to discuss the Monster Hunter series, what makes it great, the best ones to start with.
Housekeeping (4:27)
- Playstation Carves Trail for PSVR
What Have We Been Playing (6:09)
Zach secures a PS5 and gets caught up on some of PS4's greatest titles such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Persona 5. Logan faces his fears and gets good in Dark Souls 3.
What Have We Been Reading (26:53)
Zach finishes up his seminary career by studying Isaiah 9:2-7. Logan studies the current cultural topic of transgenderism and reads the book Amazon delisted, When Harry Becomes Sally.
Topic (35:39)
Monster Hunter has been around for decades but it wasn't until Monster Hunter World that the mainstream consciousness became aware of the series. As many Switch owners anticipate the release of Monster Hunter Rise, we break down the series' history, why it's great, and share tips for those jumping in for the first time.
Patron Thank You's (1:26:28)
Thank you to our wonderful Deer Patrons who continue to support us over on Patron: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David B, David Henderson, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeff Jackson Jr., Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kaleb, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Pastor Shea, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's! (1:27:48)
- Monster Hunter Rise Demo (Nintendo Switch)
- On Fairy Tales by Tolkien
- Read More Books
- Pray for Logan and his wife's adoption
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Wait. Is This Even Possible?
With Logan taking a short break from the podcast, Adam and Skinner hop on the mic to discuss what it's like to be a parent and still play video games.
Housekeeping (1:57)
- TRG Reacts to State of Play
- TRG News
What Have We Been Playing (4:49)
What Have We Been Reading (17:01)
Topic (29:47)
Gaming while parenting can be a difficult thing. Adam and Skinner their advice, as well as tips from the TRG community.
Recos! (1:21:56)
- "God's Very Good Idea" by Trillia Newbill
- Trail Life & AHG
- Family Worship
- Foster/Adoption
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Seeing Gaming Through A New Lens
As art changes and adapts over the years, new ways of doing traditional art adapts to new mediums. With the rise of photo modes in video games, we now have a new form of photography: gametography. If you have never heard of this phenomenon, then this is an episode you do not want to miss out on!
Housekeeping (3:54)
- Gametography Contest: 1 submission per person from any game, must submit best photo on Twitter and tag @TRGPodcast using #trggametography to be entered to win; winner will receive a $20-25 gift card on their gaming store of choice (Nintendo/Xbox/Playstation/Steam); winner will be announced on Episode 186
- What Is Your Favorite Video Game?
- Join the Discord for our book club discussing Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
What Have We Been Playing (7:15)
Micah dives deeper into the Oldest House in Control: Ultimate Edition. Adam catches us up on all the games he's played while away. Logan tests his ninja skills in Cyber Shadow.
What Have We Been Reading (24:38)
Micah catches us up on Gentle & Lowly. Adam discusses walking his growth group through Adopted for Life. Logan smashes idols in We Become What We Worship.
Topic (33:30)
More and more games are implementing Photo Modes. Is this a good thing? Join the crew as they discuss how they got into photo modes, if they think they are a fad, and how they're being implemented well and not so well.
Check out these gametographers online:
- BadGamerElite
- Kevin #DaysGone
Patron Thank Yous! (1:10:37)
Huge thank you to our patrons who ensure we can keep recording: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Christopher Commander, Darryl Tavares, David B, David Henderson, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeffrey Jackson, Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kaleb, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, MrButts, Nate McKeever, Pastor Shea, Retro Rewind Podcast, Ryan1701e, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Recos! (1:13:16)
- Ramen (yes, the noodles)
- Biblical Counseling Training Conference
- Destiny 2
- Prayer
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Five Words: Master Chief Collection on Switch
As we head in to 2021, all eyes are on the big 3 of the gaming world. Just what is Xbox planning? Will we see God of War: Raganarok this year? Is this the year that Nintendo finally brings Metroid Prime Trilogy to the Nintendo Switch? We're not sure but we'll guess away anyway!
Housekeeping (2:09)
- Why Habroxia 2 is better than Resogun
- What if you lived during Jesus' ministry?
- February Book Club has begun! Join us!
What Have We Been Playing (3:57)
Micah dives back in to the Oldest House in Control: Ultimate Edition on PS5. Turns out, it is quite the upgrade. Logan institutes the Dark Souls hour and waxes eloquent about how great the games are. He also beat Resident Evil 7 in an afternoon.
What Have We Been Reading (22:04)
Adam speaks through Micah and discusses Dane Ortlund's "Gentle & Lowly". Specifically how God is pleased to help us. Logan discusses a reading from Tim Keller's "Counterfeit Gods" that details how idols bring destruction.
Topic (30:10)
We may not have the gift of prophecy but we are observant. Micah and Logan share their predictions of the things that Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo will do (or don't do) in 2021. Sorry, Halo: Infinite.
- Xbox Predictions (31:41)
- Playstation Predictions (44:09)
- Nintendo Predictions (56:08
Reco's (1:11:34)
- Play Concrete Genie
- Check out the new content in Housekeeping
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Witness The Beginning and Survive
Revelation Games just revealed their upcoming game, Eden Remains: Arrival. We brought the head of the studio, Jeff Simmons, on to discuss the game, working in game development, and why Christians need to engage entertainment.
Housekeeping (2:41)
- Retrospective is back!
- Manage Your Time Wisely
- Join the Discord
- Follow TheTheoLogan on Twitch
- Get New Episodes Early
- Tell People Why You Love TRG
What Have We Been Playing (5:10)
Jeff takes off to space in Elite Dangerous to hunt bounties. Logan takes on Dark Souls Remastered and comes out a stronger man than before.
What Have We Been Reading (15:16)
Jeff discusses starting his study on the trichotomy of mind, soul, spirit and Logan smashes some idols with G.K. Beale.
Topic (21:25)
Eden Remains: Arrival aims to tell you a Genesis-style story with a sci-fi backdrop as you survive on a barren planet. Jeff gives all the details on what players can expect from their upcoming game. We also got into a discussion about Christian content and why Christians cannot afford to ignore engaging, and influencing, the entertainment world.
Patron Thank You's (1:05:04)
Shout-out to our Deer Patrons for their continued support and encouragement: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Darryl Tavares, David B, David Henderson, Derek Smith, Isaac Stultz, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeffrey Jackson, Jimmy Changa, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kaleb, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Pastor Shea, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Recos! (1:06:30)
- Eden Remains: Arrival
- Trailer Reaction
- Happy Souls
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It's Time To See Which Games Walk Away With Awards
We've played a lot of games in 2020. Some were amazing, others were outright bad. Join Adam and Logan as they hand out awards such as the Comfort Food award, Broken Controller, Game of Shame, and the coveted Golden Deer is awarded to our personal picks for Game of the Year. We also share which game received the Game of the Deer award as voted on by our community in the Facebook group.
Housekeeping (4:48)
- TRG Best Of 2020 Writer Series
- Join the Chess Club in our Discord
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Get The Show Early On Patreon
- Rate/Review the Show
What Have We Been Playing (8:25)
The guys tell all about Cyberpunk 2077 and why they both abandoned the game. Logan shares about the awkward sex talk as shown in the game, Haven. Adam finishes up Ori & the Blind Forest to begin Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Immortals Fenyx Rising.
What Have We Been Reading (33:14)
Adam discusses the book "Gentle and Lowly" by Dane Ortlund. Logan finds reassurance and peace in the book of Judges.
Topic (41:58)
Our opinion on Game of the Year is the only that really matters, let's be honest. The guys hand out various rewards such as Comfort Food, Owen Wilson, Game of Shame, Broken Controller, Backseat Gamer, Backlog, and the coveted Golden Deer to the GOTY picks.
To jump straight to the GOTY deliberation discussion, check out timestamp 1:11:38.
Reco's (1:30:42)
- Over The Moon
- Persona OSTs Available on iTunes Music, Spotify
- Love Others
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Representation, Sacrifice, and Protecting One's Home
With Peter Parker out of town for a few weeks, it is up to Miles Morales to don the Spider-Man suit and protect New York. Miles soon learns that there's a lot more to being Spider-Man. Will he able to save his friendships and keep the peace in New York?
Housekeeping (5:20)
- New Content at the Website & YouTube
- Join the TRG Discord
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Get the Shows Early on Patreon
- Tell People Why You Love TRG
- Treat Yourself
What Have We Been Playing (9:38)
Adam deep dives into the Xbox ecosystem. He shares thoughts on The Last Campfire, takes on his first Ori & the Blind Forest game. Logan gives an update to his thoughts on Destiny 2, including the new raid. Both of the guys also discuss their first few hours in Night City and have some interesting takeaways from CD Projekt Red's latest: Cyberpunk 2077.
What Have We Been Reading (25:21)
Adam dives into a new book from Voddie Baucham Jr.'s daughter, Mother to Son. Logan shares from the last few weeks of teaching his students through 1 Timothy 4:12 and how young Christians should be raising the bar.
Topic - Spider-Man: Miles Morales Spoiler Free Review (36:45)
If you are new to the show, how we handle our spoilercasts are we give our spoiler-free impressions and review up front. We will give amply warning before going in to spoiler territory so if you are playing the game and don't want anything spoiled, that's your opportunity to pause the show and come back after you have finished.
Spoiler Talk (53:28)
The conversation touches on several topics such as revenge, representation in games, the character of Spider-Man, and the Gospel.
Patron Thank You's (1:32:32)
Shout-out to our Deer Patrons for their continued support and encouragement: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Darryl Tavares, David B, Derek Smith, Isaac Stultz, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeffrey Jackson, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kaleb, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's (1:34:04)
- Hoopla
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Find a book that interests you and read it
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From all of us here at TRG, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be a Deer, keep it locked here, we will see you next year!
Some Games Are Not Even Worth the Discount Price
There are a lot of games on discount for Black Friday. But not all games are worth it, even at the discounted price. Join Adam and Logan as they give you the deals you can't miss, the deals to wait on, and the deals to help with those gift cards burning a hole in your wallet.
DON'T FORGET: we are running a Black Friday sale on our merch shop this Friday! It's guaranteed to be a better experience than you trying to get a PS5 from Wal-Mart's website.
Housekeeping (9:07)
- New Content on Website & YouTube!
- Meet Your New Gamer Squad in the TRG Discord
- Ask Logan Bible & Podcast Questions on Twitch
- Get Episodes Early!
- Review the Show
- Tag us on social media of you listening to the show or rocking TRG merch
What Have We Been Playing (11:45)
Adam gets into his time with the PS5, the mind-blowing new DualSense controller, Spider-Man: Miles Morales and more. Logan begins speaking in tongues trying to describe Destiny 2: Beyond Light and gets his name blocked in Call of Duty by Activision.
What Have We Been Reading (28:12)
The guys get into Proverbs 8 and Colossians 3, discussing the importance of getting into God's Word and being thankful.
Topic (40:32)
TRG is here to help you save money. Below are the timestamps for the various deals we discuss:
- Can't Miss Deals (44:47)
- Hard Pass Deals (50:58)
- Hold! Deals (1:00:26)
- Guilty Pleasure Deals (1:05:29)
- "What Is You Doin'?" Deals (1:10:44)
To check out the spreadsheet the guys discussed in the episode, visit this link here.
Patron Thank You's! (1:17:45)
The folks who help keep the show running! We are truly grateful for your continued support.
Reco's! (1:19:24)
- Follow these deal Twitter accounts: Wario64, Cheap@$$Gamer
- Play Destiny 2 with Logan on PC or Playstation
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How To Find Yours and What to Expect
Do you know what God's calling on your life is? Join Adam and Logan as they share their calls to ministry, what they've learned, and how God has sustained them through the entire journey.
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Housekeeping (3:03)
- Get Extra Content on YouTube and Website
- Meet Your New Co-Op Partner in Our Discord Server
- Get Encouraged by Logan on Twitch
- Score Exclusive Perks for Yourself on Patreon
- Tell People Why You Love TRG
What Have We Been Playing (9:25)
Adam discusses the way of the samurai in Ghost of Tsushima: Legends multiplayer. Logan discusses his return trip to Rapture in Bioshock 2 and gushes over Pokemon Shield's latest DLC, Crown of Tundra.
What Have We Been Reading (21:46)
Adam discusses some new encouragement from Ruth and John. Logan rediscovers apologetics and shares from William Lane Craig's, "On Guard".
Topic (33:09)
God's calling on one's life can be difficult to discern. Listen in on how the guy's came to faith in Christ and later followed God's call to ministry. The guy's share some practical tips on how to discern your call while also giving encouragement for those pursuing God's call on their own lives.
Reco's (1:23:08)
- Alone
- "On Guard" by William Lane Craig
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The Ugly Reality of War
Adam and Micah hop on the mic in this episode to discuss Sucker Punch's latest game, Ghost of Tsushima! As always with our spoilercasts, you can listen in on this episode until you are given the spoiler warning. At that point, you may choose to continue listening or hit pause so you do not spoil the game for yourself.
We are also excited to announce that our merch store is LIVE! Head on over to the shop to get your custom TRG apparel and items that make great gifts for loved ones (or yourself; holla!). You can also customize your merch with the artwork we have uploaded to truly make your TRG merch unique! If you get some merch, be sure to take a picture, post it on social media, and tag the TRG account in the post!
Housekeeping (1:54)
- Can Christians Watch Horror Movies?
- Join The Discussion on Discord
- Ask Logan Theology Questions on Twitch
- Get Episodes of TRG Early on Patreon
- Tell People Why They Should Listen to TRG
What Have We Been Playing (6:02)
Adam is triple-jumping his way through the Super Mario 3D All Stars Collection with no fatigue in sight! Micah and Adam also discuss how Fall Guys has changed since launch and the new things added in Season 2.
What Have We Been Reading (24:49)
Thanks to fellow contributor, Wesley, Micah has gotten into Power Rangers comics. Adam discusses some new things he has learned from reading through the book of Ruth again. Did you know this one thing about Boaz?
Topic - Ghost of Tsushima (36:46)
Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the best games of 2020. Find out why during this section of the show. As always, the guys will give adequate spoiler warnings to help you out.
Patron Thank You's! (1:19:19)
Special thanks to all of our new Deer Patrons who signed up after the recording of this episode such as: Darryl, Xaviel, Matt, Isaac, and Jeffrey. Alongside those who continue to support us on Patreon like: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, David B, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, James Barker, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea
Reco's! (1:31:00)
- Get ready for Mandalorian Season 2 by Watching Star Wars Clone Wars
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Where We're Going, We Don't Need Discs
We around a month away from the next generation of console gaming! Join us as we break down everything we know about these consoles, what has us excited, and our plans going forward.
Housekeeping (4:07)
- Can Christians Play Dark Souls?
- Thinking Biblically About Violence in Gaming
- Join our community on Discord
- Ask Logan Theology Questions on Twitch
- Get Early Access to The Show
- Tell People Why You Love TRG
What Have You Been Playing (8:24)
The guys hop into Super Mario 3D All Stars to discuss everything they like about the games to everything they hate. Adam also vents in Among Us and Logan obtains his final Platinum of 2020.
What Have You Been Reading (29:26)
Adam discusses loving your community. Logan digs in to Philippians.
Topic (36:37)
Is there that big of a difference between the Xbox Series X and PS5? What is there to play at launch on these systems? Is the Xbox Series X really that hot? Join the guys as they break down everything we know about these new consoles and help you decide on which one to pick up.
Reco's (1:28:17)
- Among Us
- Apple Orchards
- Digital Foundry Xbox Series X Breakdown
- Marques Brownlee's Xbox Comparison
- Take A Social Media Break
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Share This With Someone At Chick-Fil-A
Hello, all of your new Deer Listeners!
Finishing up our Best Of series, Logan is joined by one of the admins of the TRG Facebook group, Steven, and his daughter. Together, they rank their Top 10 Best Games of the Xbox One. It turns out that Xbox One does, indeed, have great an impressive roster of games to check out. And most of them are on GamePass. We also share if we managed to preorder one of the new consoles.
Housekeeping (6:01)
- New Content on Website
- Join the TRG Discord
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Consider Supporting on Patreon
- Leave a Review of the Show
What Have We Been Playing (8:46)
Steven talks about the new Battletoads (available on GamePass) and spending quality time in Apex Legends with his daughter. Logan terrorizes space colonies in Outer Worlds. He also gets very honest about Super Mario 64's lack of polish.
What Have We Been Reading (18:28)
Steven and his daughter discuss what they've been reading in family worship. Logan shares part of his message to students from Philippians 4:6 on anxiety and prayer.
Topic (24:19)
Perhaps you're new to the Xbox ecosystem and are looking for something to play. Maybe you're curious if you've missed something. This episode, we give our definitive Top 10 Best Of games on the Xbox One.
Patron Thank You's! (1:31:12)
As always, we are grateful for our Deer Patrons who support us on Patreon every month. Without them, our controllers would not stay charged, and Logan would cease to obtain Platinum trophies.
Reco's! (1:33:13)
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Microsoft Rewards
- Play All the Games
- Check Out the Website
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The Must Play Games of the PS4 Era
As we begin getting ready for the next generation of gaming, join us as we revisit some of our favorite games of the PS4 era.
Housekeeping (4:36)
- Why Super Mario 64 is the Greatest
- Share Our Episodes via YouTube w/ Friends
- Join Our Discord Server
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Consider Supporting TRG on Patreon
- Rate/Review The Podcast
What Have We Been Playing (7:27)
Adam and Logan gush over Ghost of Tsushima's story. Adam also dives into "A Short Hike", a charming and relaxing indie title. Logan gains a new Platinum, breaks down why Destroy All Humans is perfect for 2020, and briefly goes over Manifold Garden.
What Have We Been Reading (18:32)
Adam discusses the surreal and relevant writings of C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters". Logan finished "If God, Why Evil?" by Norman Geisler and learned Norman Geisler is staunchly anti-Calvinist.
Topic (26:08)
With the PS5 on the horizon, and considering the new PS4 owners in the community, we take the time to rank our Top 10 "Best Of" games on the PS4. Let us know what yours are on our social media platforms!
Reco's! (1:21:39)
- Christian Geek Podcast w/ Colin Moriarty
- Write Down 3 Positives About 2020
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How do you determine right from wrong when the lines get blurry?
We are discussing one of 2020's most polarizing titles: The Last of Us Part 2. Matt Millsap of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary joins us to help break down the game's themes from a Biblical worldview. If you have not played the game, and don't want spoilers, finish the game first before listening. For everyone else, dive right in.
Housekeeping
- New Content on the Website
- Podcast Episodes on YouTube
- Join the Discord Server
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Consider Supporting TRG on Patreon
- Rate/Review The Podcast
What Have We Been Playing
Matt and Adam both discuss the latest Sony exclusive: Ghost of Tsushima and have a lot of good to say. Fall Guys comes up and Logan discusses what it's like diving back into Destiny 2.
What Have We Been Reading
Matt discusses Patrick Schreiner's new book, "The Ascension of Christ". Adam digs into "Abide in Christ" by Andrew Murray as he gets ready to preach. Logan gives thoughts on "If God, Why Evil?" by Norman Geisler.
Topic - The Last of Us Part 2
Normally, you could listen to the first part of this section and be okay. But since Logan forgot what is and isn't a spoiler, it's best to avoid this section entirely if you do not want the game spoiled. Don't worry, Deer Ear Protective Services will give you a heads up on when to press pause.
Patron Thank You's
Huge shout-out to our patrons who support us over on Patreon! Those Deer Patrons are: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, David B, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin’ Film, Jake Walker, James Barker, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea
Reco's!
- LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System
- Fall Guys
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
Xbox's New Offerings and a Glimpse at Their Future
Xbox recently unveiled an eclectic showing of games coming to Xbox Series X, including the hotly anticipated: Halo: Infinite! Join us this week as we discuss the showcase as well as break down Xbox's strategy for the next generation.
Housekeeping (4:19)
- Ghost of Tsushima Review on Website
- Podcast Episodes, Now On YouTube
- Join Our Discord Server
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Consider Supporting TRG on Patreon
- Support TRG via Ratings/Reviews
What Have We Been Playing (7:55)
Adam meditates in a hot spring about his thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima. Logan finally gets good in Dark Souls Remastered and hordes all the loot in Destiny 2.
What Have We Been Reading (20:05)
Adam discusses his time with a new commentary on Colossians by Warren Wiersbe. He also discusses "I Am Still Here" by Austin Channing Brown, an autobiography from a black woman's perspective growing up. Logan discusses his time going through the book of Psalms, specifically Psalms 1 about the importance of being rooted in the Bible.
Topic (30:20)
The time of next gen is drawing closer and closer! Recently, Xbox showcased a variety of games that are coming to their new Xbox platform, as well as Game Pass! We break down some of the highlights and serve up some spicy-hot takes regarding Xbox's ambitious new strategy. Plus, Logan gushes over Halo: Infinite because OH MY LANTA! A GRAPPLE HOOK?!?! LETS GOOO!!
Reco's! (1:14:42)
- Troy Baker "Happy Birthday to Adam" Video
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
The Life and Lessons of Christian Content Creation
Get your boogie shoes on and join us as we sit down with Christian streamer and content creator, Shadeless! Shadeless has been streaming on Twitch over the last couple of years and has learned a lot. If you're looking to get into streaming, or learn more about Shadeless, this is the episode for you!
Housekeeping (3:24)
- Summer of Persona and The TakeOver Review
- Join Our Discord
- Follow Logan onTwitch (shout-out to DrHeals for the logo)
- Support TRG on Patreon
- Review TRG on Your Podcast
What Have We Been Playing (5:16)
Shadeless kicks things off with getting into Rocket League and potentially coming to the PS4 side of controllers. Adam discusses his time with The Last of Us Part 2 (spoiler-free). Logan gushes about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and adds another Platinum to his collection.
What Have We Been Reading (15:29)
Shadeless brings in something that is working on him from Life As A Vapor by John Piper. Adam gets into Measure of A Man by Gene Getz. Logan shares from Habakkuk 3:17-19 about God's goodness.
Topic (27:00)
In an ongoing effort to give the Deer Listeners what they want, we have brought on another Christian streamer! Shadeless shares about some of the lessons he learned from getting into streaming, reformed theology, undergoing a rebranding, and encourages other Christians looking to get into content creation.
You can follow Shadeless on: Twitch / Twitter / YouTube
Patron Thank You's! (1:02:46)
HUGE shout-out to our Deer Patrons who support us on Patreon: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, David B, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin’ Film, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joanne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea
Reco's! (1:04:22)
- Follow Shadeless: Twitch / Twitter / YouTube
- DesiringGod.Org
- Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Shape A Family
- Love Your Local Church
- Games We Love Episode 8: Titanfall 2
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
Hello, Deer Listener!
2020 is been a big year for the podcast. We have seen God add a lot of new Deer Listeners. But what exactly is this show about? Join us as we break down the meaning behind the show's name, how we go about picking games to play based on our convictions, and more.
Housekeeping (4:04)
- New Articles On The Website
- Join Our Discord Server
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Support Us On Patreon
- Review The Show
What Have We Been Playing (9:18)
Adam dives deep into the world of The Last of Us Part 2 and has some war stories. Logan gushes over Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Like, seriously gushes.
What Have We Been Reading (26:53)
Adam takes us to church out of Isaiah 59. Logan talks about Ephesians 2's powerful reminder of who we are in Christ.
Topic (35:05)
Who are The Reformed Gamers? What does that "Reformed" word mean? How can a Christian enjoy video games? All those answered and more as we break down who we are.
Reco's! (72:17)
- Seeds Family Worship (Scripture Memory)
- Fixture S1
- Steam Summer Sale
- Take A Break
- Godspeed (Board Game)
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
Disgustingly Beautiful Metal
DOOM Eternal is one of the best FPS games to have been released and may potentially be GOTY for 2020. PastorDoostyn joins the show to break down how this game fits in with the series, the changes made in this game, and we discuss some of the themes presented in the game.
Housekeeping
- New Articles on Website
- Join the Discord
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Consider Supporting TRG on Patreon
- Leave A Review of the Show
What Have We Been Playing (6:25)
PastorDoostyn discusses some of the new DOOM WADs he's playing in an attempt to curb gushing about Pokemon. Logan discusses his time as a pirate in Sea of Thieves.
What Have We Been Reading (15:40)
PastorDoostyn shares about Dr. Marshall Winsor's book "LEARN Evangelism". Logan talks about sharing his favorite verse from 1 John with other students.
Topic (28:01)
Hell has invaded Earth. It is now up to the Doom Slayer to send the demons back. A strong contender for GOTY 2020, DOOM Eternal is one of the most frenetic and action-packed games ever made. Let’s discuss the game, how it fits into the franchise, some themes, our favorite moments and weapons, and more.
Patron Thank You's (1:28:15)
Huge shout-out to our Deer Patrons that keep the lights on: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin’ Film, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea
Reco's (1:29:15)
- LEARN Evangelism (Book)
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
- Monuments of Mars (DOOM WAD)
- Follow PastorDoostyn (Twitter/Twitch/TikTok)
- Sea of Thieves
- Steam Summer Sale (whenever it happens)
Thank you for listening to this episode! If you want to continue interacting with us and other Deer Listeners, you can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube!
In a rare twist of events, Logan and Adam were able to not only watch a console reveal together, but they got Micah to come on and go over the games shown. The guys also discuss their favorite take-away moments and give their initial thoughts on the look of the PS5.
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
Be sure to follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more content and interaction!
Is It Really That Complicated?
PC building has been a hot topic among the community as of late. Join Logan as he returns to the podcast and sits down with an admin of the Facebook group, Zach Bucholz, to discuss some common misconceptions surrounding PC building and also share some tips. (Stay tuned after the credits to hear how Zach almost burned down his office building)
If you want to see the parts in Logan's PC, click this link.
Housekeeping (9:45)
- New Articles on the Website
- Join our Discord server
- Follow TheTheoLogan on Twitch
- Consider Supporting TRG on Patreon
- Rate/Review the Podcast
What Have We Been Playing (11:40)
Zach has been sucked into the warp hole that is Valorant and Logan discusses Forza Horizon 4, Xenoblade, and the indie fighter, The TakeOver.
What Have We Been Reading (24:23)
Zach discusses studying the Old Testament as part of class and how he has been redeeming this time in quarantine with his wife. Logan discusses overcoming fear of COVID-19 in John Piper's "Coronavirus and Christ".
Topic (30:45)
Is building a PC difficult? Can I play from my couch? How do I know when I have the right parts? There are a lot of questions surrounding building a PC. Join Logan and Zach as they dispel some common misconceptions and share some helpful tips to get you started.
Relevant Resources:
- Linus Tech Tips
- BitWit
- Paul's Hardware
- PC Building Simulator
Reco's (1:28:07)
- Riot Games
- Prison of Elders Expansion
- Check the Relevant Resources
- How to Build a $600 Computer
- How to Build a PC! Step-by-step (2020 Edition)
- How to Build a PC! Step-by-step
- Building the $900 Gaming PC that Everyone Should Build!
- First Person View PC Build Guide! (POV)
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
Be sure to follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more content and interaction!
The Space Race Was A Lie
Pandasaurus Games upcoming game, Godspeed, is out on June 17th! We brought one of the game's creators on to discuss the game and what the Kickstarter journey has been like.
Housekeeping (2:07)
- New Articles On Website
- Join Our Discord Server
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Consider Supporting Us on Patreon
- Leave Us A Rating/Review
What Have You Been Playing (4:05)
It's JRPG time as Clay discusses getting into Persona 5 Royal and Adam discuss Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
What Have You Been Reading (26:54)
Clay discusses Luke 12:25-26 and peace in God during trials. Adam shares from a Art of Neighboring on loving neighbors well and living missionally in our community.
Topic - Godspeed (35:05)
Godspeed broke it's goal within hours of opening up it's Kickstarter. Since then, it's been an incredible journey and Clay discusses some of the unique aspects of the tabletop gaming industry as we approach the June 17th release date.
Patron Thank You's (1:19:53)
Thank you so much for our Deer Patrons that support us on patreon: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin' Film, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joann Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Lava Burner, Mark Fromme, Matthew "White Chocolate" McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate Mckeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Sam Colunga, Wesley Rea
Recos
- Steelseries Arctis 1 Headset
- Godspeed
- Animal Talking
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
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How has life in quarantine been?
Editor Note: Hey, Logan here. I edited this episode so Skinner could spend time with family (please be praying for him and his family as they grieve the loss of his uncle). If this thing sounds awful, send your hate mail to Adam's yahoo email: belieber4eva.
COVID-19 has had some long lasting effects over the past few months. There are plenty of thoughts and reactions within the gaming industry. Join Adam & Micah as they go over the different delays, product shortages, and how Final Fantasy VII Remake came at just the right time.
Housekeeping (3:00)
- Cyberpunk's M Rating & New Retrospective on the Website
- Follow Logan on Twitch
- Join our Discord server
- Like what we do at TRG? Consider supporting us on Patreon
- Also leave us a review on your podcast app of choice or on Podchaser
What Have We Been Playing (4:22)
Final Fantasy VII Remake dominates the conversation. Is it a Game of the Year contender?
What Have We Been Reading (19:25)
Micah shares with us a sermon from his church from Psalm 77 focusing on despair. Adam shares from Isaiah 26:3-4 and the hope there is for those struggling with infertility.
Topic (31:08)
No Facebook conspiracy theories here! Join the guys as they discuss the various delays and updates within the gaming industry as a result of this pandemic.
Recos (1:13:25)
- New City Catechism
- Seeds Family Worship
- Godspeed Tabletop Game
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
Be sure to follow us on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook for more content and interaction!
Housekeeping (2:47)
Editor Note: Retrospective on Metroid 2 is written by Wesley Rea.
- Website
- YouTube
- Twitch
- PodChaser
- Patreon
WHYBP (4:00)
Micah discusses Colin Moriarty’s new game, Twin Breaker. He also discusses two big remakes that released: Resident Evil 3 and Final Fantasy 7. Adam discusses how good Call of Duty: Warzone is and him walking away from Animal Crossing.
WHYBR (24:29)
Micah gets into Counter-Culture by David Platt and how it’s been impacting his life. Adam reminds us about God’s purpose through His word.
Topic - Next Generation (35:28)
With the next generation of consoles on the horizon, Adam and Micah give an overview of tech specs, discuss some rumors, poke fun at Logan’s flip-flops, and give their predictions.
Patron Thank You’s (1:36:50)
Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin’ Film (new), Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joanne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Lava Burner, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga (new), Wesley Rea
Reco’s (1:38:05)
- Star Wars Rebels
- 1917
Words aren't the only way to tell someone how you feel.
Final Fantasy VII is a staple of the gaming community. We are joined by the hosts of the Retro Rewind Podcast to discuss FF7, it's themes of war and defense, and talk about some of the things that make the series great in the special podcast cross-over event. To get even more of our thoughts on the game, check out Retro Rewind's episode.
Housekeeping
- New Retrospective Articles on Website
- Join our Discord Server
- Follow us on Twitch
- Consider Supporting on Patreon or Leaving a Review
WHYBP (7:55)
Paul discusses being an X-Gamer, Francisco discusses retro goodness like Ducktales Remastered, and Logan obtains another Platinum trophy while also ranting about the Bunny Event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
WHYBR (20:10)
Paul discusses some thoughts from Psalm 128 on living righteously and the fear of the Lord. Francisco discusses what he's learning from the Bible Project reading while Logan discusses building effective habits from reading Atomic Habits from a Biblical worldview.
Topic (30:37)
As always, share your thoughts with us on Twitter and Facebook (links for those channels are further down in the show notes).
Reco's
- I Still Believe (Film)
- Chillout YouTube Playlists for Work Music
- Frozen 2
Follow Retro Rewind
- Podcast
- Twitch
Be sure to follow us on Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook for more content and interaction!
Get N or Get Out
The Nintendo 64 marked a major shift in the gaming landscape when it released. Join Adam and Logan as they discuss first experiences with the console, their favorite games, and discuss some of your favorite games. As well as other random trivia. For example, Blockbuster exclusive video games.
Housekeeping (7:25)
- Check out new articles on the website (like our Twin Breaker review)
- Join our Discord server
- Follow us on Twitch
- Consider supporting on Patreon
- Rate/Review the Show
What Have We Been Playing (10:00)
Animal Crossing. It's been Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
What Have We Been Reading (28:47)
Adam discusses a brand new book titled "Prayer" by John Onwucheckwa along with what he has been getting out of Isaiah. Logan discusses a passage from 1 Peter 1:24-25 about how God's Word endures all things.
Topic (41:48)
The discussion of the Nintendo 64 traveled many words from our first time playing on one to Blockbuster exclusive games and a passionate rant about the greatest game of all time: Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine.
Reco's (1:30:05)
- "Prayer" by John Onwucheckwa
- MLB 9 Innings (Mobile Game)
- Jojo Rabbit (Movie)
- Utilize social media for ministry
- DKOldies.com
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
Be sure to follow us on Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more content and interaction!
Heavy Metal, Chainsaws, Oh My!
DOOM is a major, influential series in the gaming world. With DOOM Eternal releasing, now is the time to discuss the series, it's influences, themes, and more. But we're not going in on this series alone: we're joined by the DOOM expert himself, PastorDoostyn! If you have never played a game in the series before, this is the episode to listen to and get caught up.
Housekeeping (2:35)
- Read our new articles here on the website
- Join our Discord
- Follow us on Twitch
- Support us on Patreon
- Rate/Review the Podcast
What Have We Been Playing (4:12)
PastorDoostyn talks about building his team out on Pokemon. Logan discusses Dragon Quest XI’s crazy storytelling and the new game, Bloodroots, the game where everything is a weapon, including a carrot.
What Have We Been Reading (11:40)
PastorDoostyn discusses the book “41 Will Come” by Chuck E. Tate that unpacks the different times in the Bible we the number 40/41 is mentioned. He also discusses John 15, specially the well-known “I am the vine” passage. Logan discusses reading through 2 Thessalonians, specifically a passage in chapter 3 that stood out during his reading.
Topic (18:20)
DOOM is one of the most influential series in gaming. But it’s also one with it’s own set of controversy. The guys sit down to give an overview of the overarching story throughout the games, it’s themes, and ask questions about our engagement with the games. If you have never played a game in the series, this is an episode that would be the perfect primer for the upcoming DOOM Eternal.
Patron Thank You’s!
Thank you to these lovely Deer Patrons supporting us on Patreon: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joanne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Lava Burner, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast (new), Ryan1701e, Sam White (new), Samuel Colunga, Wesley Rea
Follow PastorDoostyn
- Twitch
Reco's!
- 41 Will Come (Book)
- DOOM Switch Ports on Sale in eShop
- DOOM WADS - Alien Vendetta, Scythe, No Chance
- Dragon Quest XI S
- Demon Hunter (Music)
- Dr. Pepper & Creme
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
Be sure to follow us on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more content and interaction!
Bad times...are just times that are bad
Animal Crossing New Horizons arrives later this month so we decided it was a good time to do an episode on the Animal Crossing series! Henshin Dad joins us to help discuss our the series and it's themes of community, capitalism, and what we can learn as Christians.
Henshin Dad
- Podcast
- TikTok
Housekeeping (3:45)
- New Articles up on the Website
- Join our Discord Server
- Follow us on Twitch.tv
- Consider supporting the show on Patreon
- Leave a rating/review of the show on your podcast app or PodChaser
What Have We Been Playing (6:25)
Wesley discusses his year-long journey of playing through all of the Dragon Quest games, arriving at DQ6. Adam discusses playing through the Spyro games because Logan hasn't sent him Control and Outer Worlds. Logan gushes over how Dragon Quest XI has raised the bar for JRPGs.
What Have We Been Reading (24:05)
Wesley discusses reading The Hobbit with his son. Adam has been reading 1 Thessalonians 4 and shares about doing more in regards to our Christian walk. Logan shares from Romans 1 the urgency of sharing the Gospel to a lost and dying world.
Topic (39:45) SPOILER-FREE
This entire segment is spoiler-free because Animal Crossing doesn't really have a story to spoil.
Animal Crossing is a game that, at first glance, one would not be judged for thinking it's a goofy doll-house style game. But through a deeper inspection, you find a game that teaches basic fundamental principles for success as an adult such as managing finances, giving back to your community, and fostering relationships. Logan and Wesley discuss these themes, as well as the Biblical parallels.
Reco's
- Ultraman
- Learn how to juggle
- Chosen TV Series
- Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Illusive Age S: Definitive Edition
- KIND Bars
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
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My name is Commander Shepherd, and this is my favorite podcast on the Citadel.
How we made it 5 years in without doing a Mass Effect episode is beyond us but we brought on David Matthews of The Black Techies podcast to crash into a deep discussion of the Mass Effect series, it's themes, and more.
Housekeeping (2:30)
- Join our Discord server
- Follow us on Twitch
- Consider supporting TRG on Patreon
- Rate/Review the Show
What Have We Been Playing (4:25)
David dives into the world of Control on PC and climbs the leaderboards in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Logan threatens Adam with snowballs. Adam finally gets into the Titanfall 2 campaign. Logan discusses how to "git gud" in Sekiro.
What Have We Been Reading (17:50)
David gets into how technology can trip us up in 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You. Adam discusses the importance of studying the Bible and knowing it from Confronting Christianity. Logan discusses how God is the definition of creative from Ezekiel 1.
Topic - Mass Effect Series (32:18)
Mass Effect is a massive series. The guys discover a variety of topics such as the standout characters of the series and their experiences with the games. The guys also discuss the controversy surrounding the game's M-rating and the importance of our choices.
Thank You Patrons (1:22:00)
Thank you to the following patrons for supporting us on Patreon: Alex Castellanos, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Eric Bryant, Folic Acid (new), Gareth Evans, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joanne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Klay Brandon, Lava Burner (new), Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Ryan1701e, Samuel Colunga (new), Wesley Rea
Reco's (1:23:38)
- Check out The Black Techies podcast and on Twitter. Also follow David on Twitter!
- 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
- Lost in Space on Netflix
- Knives Out
- Follow TRG on Twitch
Interact with TRG on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website, Twitch, YouTube.
Started From The Bottom, Now We Here
It's wild to think that TRG has been around for over 5 years now. Join Logan, Adam, and Skinner as they reminisce over some of the things they've learned doing the podcasts, their favorite episodes, and more.
Housekeeping (2:19)
- Join our Discord server
- Follow us on Twitch
- Support us on Patreon
- Rate/Review the Podcast on Podchaser
WHYBP (4:18)
Adam discusses what it's like to be a Jedi and giving the PS Vita it's viking funeral. Skinner talks going for Platinum trophies in inFamous: Second Son and The Witness and also plays Skyrim for the very first time, in Bob's honor. Logan discusses Eternal, a free-to-play card game. Deer Listeners can try out Eternal and net some extra in-game loot via this link.
WHYBR (18:39)
Adam dives into Revelation, Skinner discusses the Decalogue, and Logan gets into attributes of God in Isaiah.
Topic (31:24)
TRG is old in Internet years but the show continues to grow by God's grace. The guys discuss some of their favorite moments of doing the show, what it's like coming on to the show, and take a look ahead at some of the things coming to TRG.
Reco's (1:21:20)
- Once Upon A Time in Hollywod (Movie)
- My Hero Academia
- Ni No Kuni (Movie)
- Eternal Card Game
- Dr. Stone
Control is a deep game. Micah joins Logan to help unpack the different themes of the game, elaborate on what the Hiss is, how Dr. Darling's videos are key to the plot, and how a janitor is more than he appears.
If you like what we do here at TRG, head over to Patreon to consider lending support to the show! Support as low as $1 a month goes a long way to helping us continue discussing Biblical theology and games.
Be sure to follow us on Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more content and interaction!
From Pokemon to Doom and Everything In Between
Continuing #5YearsofTRG, we brought on Christian gaming streamer, PastorDoostyn, on to discuss all things live-streaming, gaming, and Christian engagement with the platform.
Follow PastorDoostyn on Twitch, Twitter, Instagram.
Housekeeping (4:56)
- YouTube/Twitch Updates
- Rate/Review the Show on your Podcast App
- Join our Discord
- Consider Supporting TRG on Patreon
What Have We Been Playing (6:36)
Doostyn discusses two Metroidvania games that have caught his attention: Bloodstained and The Messenger. Logan gains 3 Platinum trophies in his goal to get 20 Platinums in 2020.
What Have We Been Reading (15:00)
Doostyn discusses Clear the Stage on how we should seek God in worship, not a performance. Logan begins studying the book of Revelation and becomes confused immediately.
Topic (27:05)
Game live-streaming has grown over the past few years. Along with that growth, Christians have appeared on platforms like Twitch and Mixer to reach gamers for the Gospel. Doostyn discusses what it's been like for him, some of the opposition he faced, and where he sees streaming going in the future.
Patron Thank You (1:12:32)
Special thanks to all of our patrons who support us on Patreon!
Reco's! (1:13:55)
- The Messenger
- "Clear the Stage" by Scott Wilson
- Big 7 Drink (Listen to episode to learn more about it)
- "Two Sides of Faith in Red Dead Redemption 2" by Connor Felty on LoveThyNerd
- Control
Kicking off 5 years of TRG, Marty Estes from Nintendo Dads and Youth Worker's Guide to Video Games joins Logan to discuss how ministry staff can wade the waters of gaming and help parents in the process.
What Have You Been Playing
Up first, Marty discusses how amazing Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order is. Logan discusses his recent Platinums and his time with Untitled Goose Game.
What Have You Been Reading
Marty discusses a new book by Doug Fields written to help youth pastors manage time more effectively by learning to say no. Logan finishes The Power in Prayer by Charles Spurgeon.
Topic
The guys discuss gaming within a ministry context, should M-rated games be played in ministry, one thing parents should know about gaming and more.
Recos!
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- Peppermint Jojo's from Trader Joes
- Write down your 2020 resolutions/goals
- The Power in Prayer by Charles Spurgeon
Check out Nintendo Dads and Youth Worker's Guide to Video Games! You can follow them both on Twitter through the following links: Nintendo Dads / Youth Worker's Guide to Video Games
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Who Will Walk Away TRG's Game of the Year? As 2019 draws to a close, it's time for us to give out a variety of awards to some of the year's best in gaming! From the Itchy Sweater to the coveted Golden Deer, we've got plenty of awards to give out this year! Housekeeping * Join our Discord! * Rate & Review the Show
What Have You Been Playing Adam has been in a state of chronic triggering playing Chrono Trigger. Both of the hosts have been playing Respawn's new Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Despite it's flaws, it's quite the stand-out game of 2019, as the guys go back and forth discussing their favorite parts of the game. What Have You Been Reading Adam finishes out The Gospel Primer as Logan continues going through the Power of Prayer by Spurgeon. The Deer Awards 2019 The awards given out this year include: Broken Controller, Itchy Sweater, The Comeback, Best Book, Best Editor, The Golden Deer, and more. Reco's! * Peanut Butter Falcon * "Behold the Lamb of God" by Andrew Peterson
Who's that Pokemon?
Pokemon is a massive franchise and a powerhouse in the world of gaming. Join the Henshin Dad himself, Wesley, as he and Logan discuss the Pokemon series, what makes it great, their favorite games, and give their review of Pokemon series, what makes it great, their favorite games, and give their review of Pokemon Sword & Shield!
Before the show begins, the two discuss their Thanksgivings and Black Friday hauls. Logan started learning Spanish so that couldn't possible go wrong on the show.
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What Have You Been Playing (10:05)
Wesley jumped back into Persona 5 after playing Dancing in Starlight, noting the game's darker themes compared to Persona 4 Golden. He also discusses one of the best JRPGs to have released this year on the Switch: Dragon Quest XI S! Logan abandons the Platinum for Code Vein after 67 hours of playtime.
What Have You Been Reading (25:47)
Wesley is taking it easy with "The Christmas Carol" after finishing The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin. Logan discusses "The Power of Prayer" by Charles Spurgeon.
Topic of the Show - Pokemon (31:00)
The guys start the discussion off with how they got into the series. Both of the guys jumped in at the beginning with Red/Blue, with Logan's parents thinking Red and Blue were the first two in the series. From there, they discuss their favorite generations and Pokemon. Around the 1:07:50 mark, the guys discuss the controversy surrounding Pokemon Sword and Shield, giving their thoughts on if the complaints have any weight. Following that, the guys give their full review of the game from the things that made the games great to the things that left them scratching their heads.
Reco's
- Pokemon Adventures Manga
- Ninja Turtles/Power Rangers Crossover Comic
- Gaming News Weekly
- Learn Something New
- Get Some Sleep
Henshin Dad Podcast Links
- Podcast
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It’s That Time Again! From all of us here at TRG, a Happy early Thanksgiving (or regular Thanksgiving, depending on when you’re listening to this). This episode, the guys discuss Black Friday, the cultural phenomenon of deals on deals on deals! The guys share some memories of the day from years past and discuss some of the hottest deals at the different retailers this year. Housekeeping * Check out Wesley’s Pokemon Retrospective Series * Check out all the new content on our YouTube channel * Support us on Patreon (if You Are Able To) * Rate/Review the Show on your Podcast App of Choice
What Have We Been Playing (6:04) Adam rekindles his friendship with the Nintendo Switch! While he makes time for Golf Story and Luigi’s Mansion, the PSVR manages to pull him away long enough to get into the world of Super Hot VR. Logan gives reviews for Daemon X Machina and Code Vein. Only one of those is worth picking up and it isn’t the one with the giant mechs. What Have You Been Reading (24:43) Adam digs into a book called “Gospel Primer”. It talks about the importance of the Gospel for your life everyday and may be a good resource for anyone currently discipling someone in Christ. Logan discusses the book, “Within Reach”, which gives statistics on why people 18-22 years old leave church after they graduate high school. Topic - Black Friday (33:15) The guys start things off by talking about their experiences with shopping on Black Friday. Conversation then moves on to discussing TRG’s Top 10 “King of Thrift Certified” Deals for Black Friday shoppers. Follow the link here to see the spreadsheet of deals we mention on the cast. Thank You to Our Patrons: Alex Castellanos, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Eric Bryant, Gareth Evans, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Klay Brandon, Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Ryan1701e, Wesley Rea Reco’s * Why Are Dogs Shaped Like That? * Office Girls Podcast * The World According to Jeff Goldblum * Sonic the Hedgehog Trailer
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Light A Candle
Days Gone was a Playstation exclusive that was adored by gamers and fizzled with critics. But is it as bad as the reviews say? What kind of themes are held within? Join us in this episode as we deep dive into Days Gone on the Playstation 4.
Housekeeping
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WHYBP
Adam catches more fish and loses his new wife in Fire Emblem. The guys briefly discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3. Logan talks diving into the Castlevania series which then led him to start collecting retro games and revisiting retro X-Men games.
WHYBR
Adam discusses being forgiven in Christ, specifically how we are no longer held guilty in Christ. This brings up a discussion of how, in Christ, we are more than conquerors and Romans 9. Logan discusses a sermon he heard at a recent convention from Revelation 22. Discussion turns toward the dire nature of the phrase “Lord come quickly”.
Topic
The guys start the discussion of Days Gone off with the review controversy around the game’s launch and if it was warranted. After a brief introduction to the set up of the game’s story, the guys begin discussing the main character, Deacon, and his biker brother, Boozer, and the theme of loyalty between the two. The world of Days Gone has an effect on people, as clearly shown in the group known as the Rippers. The Rippers religion is one of darkness, something we see out of Romans 1. There is more discussed in this section, but due to spoilers, they cannot be elaborated on in the show notes.
Reco’s
- His Little Feet Ministry
- “Jesus is King” by Kanye West
- Megalobox
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Join Logan and "James Bond" as we discuss some of the scariest games in gaming. The guys kick off the show by discussing the different ways you can support the show by supporting on Patreon or leaving a rating & review on your podcast app of choice.
What Have You Been Playing/Reading Highlights
The guys are pleasantly surprised by Apple Arcade's offerings such as WhatTheGolf, the golf game for folks who hate golf, and Sayonara Wild Hearts, a pop album video game. Both Adam and Logan have also beaten Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and offer their final thoughts on the game. Adam says the game is charming and Logan didn't really have anything negative to say about the game. You can read the official TRG review here.
For reading, Adam has been reading out of Psalm 123. During his quiet time, Adam learns about being ready, and waiting, for God's call to action. Logan nears the end of Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp and recommends it to anyone in ministry. Logan discusses how pastors ought to take opportunities to let others lead and teach, instead of getting a prideful spirit.
Topic: Scariest Games We've Ever Played Highlights
As the topic of discussion gets underway, Adam starts off with The Mummy on PS1. Logan discusses the urban legends surrounding missingno from Pokemon. Reader submissions discussed games such as Resident Evil 7 and Bloodborne. Bloodborne brings up bad memories for Adam regarding a time the game almost made him poo his pants. Logan reminisces about the time he got to the sewers for the first time in Resident Evil 2 and why he nearly broke his Gamecube controller.
The guys give thanks to all of the lovely Deer Patrons for supporting the show
Reco's!
- Check out Apple Arcade
- Show your pastor appreciation during Pastor Appreciation Month
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It's Dangerous To Go Alone, Take Us With You Join Adam and I as we discuss The Legend of Zelda series! Everything from our first game to what makes the series special to us to some of your write-ins, we discuss it all! We also get real deep during What Have You Been Reading on the topic of prayer. Reco's! * Godspeed on Kickstarter * Pray * "Steelheart" by Brandon Sanderson * Pocket Casts * Henshin Dad Podcast
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Pokemon, Mystery, and Coffee Detective Pikachu recently released on digital and blu-ray, giving us the chance to view it and sit down to discuss the film! Join Logan, Adam, and Skinner as they break down the various themes in the film, remark at how it was actually a good film adaptation of a video game, and read some of your comments. Reco's! * Injustice 2 (iOS/Android) * Dr. Stone (Anime Series) * Make time for family time * Frantics (PS4) * Heave Ho (Switch,PC) * Invite your pastor to lunch
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The Greatest Hits of TRG, Past and Current 150 episodes! That's as many as the original Pokemon! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and revisit several episodes of the show as submitted by you, the Deer Listeners! Reco's! * Cocomelon * Girlfriend Reviews * Clean Out Your Backlog * "Dangerous Calling" by Paul David Tripp
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The Only Games Worth Playing Join Logan & Adam in this episode as they discuss some of the standout gaming experiences from 2019. Other things discussed include: Fire Emblem Three Houses, Days Gone, and Adam's new mystery game that has pulled him away from Fire Emblem. Reco's! * Commander Lilith DLC for Borderlands 2 * "Hack" on Netflix * "The Search" by NF * "Eclipse" by Wolves at the Gate
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The Wives Tell All About TRG
This is an episode of firsts! Adam's first episode back since transitioning to a new chapter of life and it's our wives first time on the show! Join us as we learn what they think about the podcast, some of their favorite games, and ask us why we play Persona so much.
Reco's!
- New City Catechism App
- Home Design Makeover (Hannah)
- Journeywoman Podcast (Hannah)
- Seinfeld
- Jonathan Steele’s Gender Reveal Level in Super Mario Maker 2
- With Reverence & Awesomeness (Podcast)
- Retro Rewind Podcast
- Infinity Bros Podcast
- Libby App
- GoodReads
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Why do these movies exist? This episode, Melvin from Cinematic Doctrine joins Logan to discuss the first three Resident Evil movies. As terrible as the movies are, we discuss some different themes presented in the movies, how different they are from the games, and the importance of engaging entertainment from a Biblical perspective. Connect w/ Cinematic Doctrine * Podcast * Facebook Group * Facebook Page
Reco's! * ANIMA by Paul Thomas Anderson * Spider-Man: Far From Home
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Finding Meaning in Life What Remains of Edith Finch was free with PS Plus and just got announced for Nintendo Switch so joining us to discuss the game is Matt Millsap, Asst. Prof. of Christian Studies at Midwestern Seminary, and Ched Spellman, Assoc. Prof. at Cedarville University. It's interesting that we often avoid discussing the topic of death but this game brings it front and center. Join us as we discuss that theme, and more, from a Biblical worldview. Connect w/ Our Guests * Matt Millsap * Ched Spellman
Reco's * Blue Bell Cookie Cake Ice Cream * Toy Story 4 * "Eclipse" by Wolves at the Gate
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Take a Deep Breath, We Have A Lot to Cover While Adam is still transitioning into a new season of life, Logan is joined by the Henshin Dad himself, Wesley Rea, to rewind time and discuss some of our favorite highlights from E3 2019. Check Out the Henshin Dad Podcast * Podcast * Twitter
E3 Conferences * Xbox * Nintendo * Square Enix
Reco's! * Learn Origami * Download the GG App (iOS/Android)
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Knack 3, Metroid Federation Force HD, and More! Every gaming podcast out there has their predictions but instead of giving you more of the same, we're going to bring you our hottest takes of what will probably never happen at E3. Don't worry, we still discuss some possible things that will take place at E3. Join Logan as he sits down with Josh and Nate from The Backlog Breakdown Podcast to give you the latest in what we've been playing and reading and serve up some hot takes for E3 2019! Interact w/ The Backlog Breakdown Podcast * Twitter * Podcast * Facebook Group
Reco's! * One Punch Man * The Gaming Historian * Dead Cells
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A Bonus Episode for the Deer Listeners
Join Logan and Micah as we head back into Raccoon City to discuss Resident Evil 2 Remake, how Umbrella acts a lot like sin, and the cautionary tale of gaining the world but losing your soul in the process. We also talk about how surprisingly fun the road to getting the Platinum trophy is.
Due to life circumstances, Logan couldn't make it to the show. But have no fear! Adam and Micah hopped on the mics to discuss the latest news in the world of gaming. Reco's! * Raising Kratos Documentary * Backlog Breakdown - Ep. 24
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Spartans, Lunchboxes, 360s, oh my! Join Logan and guests as they gather around the table to discuss some of their favorite video game consoles of all time, and some of the stand-out titles of those consoles. From Metal Gear Solid to Animal Crossing to Halo, it's a long trek down Nostalgia Avenue. Days Gone also comes up and it's ludicrous amount of language. And more soundboard hijinx. Reco's! * Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Review * E3 2019 * Baba is You * The Way of Kings * American Gospel * Go see Avengers Endgame
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How to Cultivate Communication within Families As technology and gaming grow more prevalent, it is daunting to be a parent in 2019. Tony Bianco, middle school pastor of Houston's First Baptist and creator of the Family Technology Plan, joins us to discuss the ins-and-outs of handling technology as a family. We also have some fun with our new soundboard tools. Connect w/ Tony B. * Family Technology Plan * Ministry to Parents * Twitter
Reco's! * Preachers and Sneakers * Slices (iOS) * DH Gate * Wrestling Pastor (Twitter) * Gospelize Podcast * Episode 83 of Pastor's Talk on Evangelism
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Can you really call yourself a gamer if you haven't played these?
With Final Fantasy VI turning 25 this year, Adam and Logan hop on the mics to discuss some of the biggest must play video games of all time. AND WE HAVE A NEW LOGO! Shoutout to Sword and Pencil for hooking us up with the Deer Listener.
Reco's!
- David Platt @ TGC
- Overwhelm - First Look
- Doctrine of Adoption
- Check out The Sword and Pencil
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What is it worth to gain the whole world and yet lose your soul?
Lara's final adventure in the reboot trilogy is the darkest one yet. Building off themes presented throughout the first two games become fully realized and give us plenty to talk about. We dive into three major themes as well as give our spoiler-free review. (If you missed our episode on Rise of the Tomb Raider, listen to it here)
Relevant Reading
- Trinity (Survivor Timeline) Wiki
- Mishandling of Trinity
- Grim, Violent, End to the Trilogy
- Obsession Drives Lara Croft
Reco's
- A Crook in the Lot
- Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- Play the games that you want to play
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Join Logan and special guest, Wesley, as they remember the little portable that could: the Playstation Vita. The little portable had a turbulent lifetime but left a lot of great memories and games in it's wake. Gather together, Deer Listeners, and let us remember the Playstation Vita.
Relevant Reading
- Sony has ended production of the Vita
- Console developers pay tribute to Vita
Reco's!
- Ultraman Geed
- Demon Hunter - War& Peace
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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Join us as we discuss what would make us quit gaming, gaming series' we've fallen out with, what we hope to see come from TRG in 2019, and more! We also discuss Kingdom Hearts 3, Resident Evil 2, and 9 Common Lies that Christians Believe.
(Editor's Note: My (Logan) audio got messed up during recording, hence the low-quality sound. Apologies for the unbalanced mess.)
Reco's!
- Into the Spiderverse Soundtrack
- Hot Ones (YouTube)
- 9 Common Lies Christians Believe by Shane Pruitt
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The Importance of Being Adopted into God's Family
Join Logan and Skinner as they discuss the doctrine of adoption: what it is, why it's important, and how to cultivate an attitude centered around Christ. They also discuss Rocksmith, Apex Legends, and Resident Evil.
Reco's!
- Set Up A Family Worship Time
- Consider Fostering/Adopting a Child (or Supporting Those in Your Church Who Do)
- Adopted For Life by Russell Moore
- Perplexus
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Join Adam and Micah as they discuss VR gaming's history, the current state of VR, and some of the potential dangers that gamers may face.
Reco’s!
- Fantasy Critic
- Bodyguard (Netflix)
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This Isn't Your Plumber's Golf Join Logan this week as he brings on special guest, Deer Executive Producer on Patreon, Eric Bryant, to discuss a new way that will revolutionize the way you tackle your gaming backlog. And if for some reason it doesn't, it's at least a fun way to gamify your backlog. Reco's! * Backlog Breakdown FB Group * Ryan Hamilton & Brian Regan on Netflix * Always in God's Hands: Day by Day in the Company of Jonathan Edwards by Owen Strachan
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Thanks to our lovely Deer Patrons, we're bringing you a special Christmas episode of TRG discussing some of our favorite Christmas memories!
Which game gets TRG's Game of the Year?
It's that wonderful time of the year where we look back at the games we played and give the awards to the good, the bad, and the unexpected.
Reco's!
- Little Baby Bum (Netflix)
- Playstation VR
- Backlog Breakdown
- Coin A Geek
- Popcorn Theology
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Join us in Episode 131 as we head into the wild west to discuss our Red Dead impressions, SPOILER FREE! With an eclectic cast of characters and insanely detailed world, does the game reach GOTY status for us? Tune in and find out!
Reco's!
- Instant Family
- Get involved in your local church
- Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee
Connect
- YouTube
- Twitch
- Patreon
Join us in Episode 130 as we discuss Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin's Creed Odyssey and what we've been reading from our devotionals. Topic this episode sees us discussing the recent rumors and confirmations surrounding an updated Switch and next-gen consoles. Let us know your thoughts!
Reco's!
- Diablo Immortal on Mobile Devices
- King of Tokyo (Board Game)
Connect
- YouTube
- Patreon
Where We Droppin'?!
It's time to discuss the juggernaut of the gaming world: Fortnite! We examine what has made Fortnite such a huge success in the gaming world, some of the recent controversies surrounding the game, and the importance of understanding our identity as image bearers of God.
Relevant Articles
- Fortnite As Addictive As Heroin According to Health Experts
- Fortnite Addiction is Being Cited in Divorce Cases
- How Much Money Has Fortnite Made
Reco's!
- Why I Love: Hollow Knight
- Mission Impossible: Fallout
- Lauren Daigle's "Look Up Child"
- Shane & Shane "Hymns, Vol. 1"
- Down Not Out by Chris Cipollone
Your friendly neighborhood PS4 exclusive
This episode we dive into Insomniac Games' latest hit, Spider-Man! Join us as we discuss the themes of the game ranging from the busyness of Spider-Man to the obsession of justice that becomes something dangerous.
Congratluations to Mark Fromme, the winner of our TRG Spider-Man photo contest! We are displaying his image as the episode art for this episode!
If you would like to help support the show, consider pledging to TRG on Patreon!
Reco's!
- AIAS Game Maker's Notebook
- Hoopla
- Atypical (on Netflix)
Keep Up With TRG
- YouTube
- Twitch
Welcome to the Oasis! An episode months in the making, join Skinner and Logan as we discuss the cult classic: Ready Player One. We discuss both the book and the movie, it's differences, what makes the movie better, as well as the secular worldview that is just oozing from the story itself. Reco's! * Read/Watch Ready Player One * Watch "Cells At Work" (Anime) * Tackle that Backlog * Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition (PS4/Xbox One) * Watch My Hero Academia (Anime) * Read "The Art of Rest" by Adam Mabry
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While Logan is away, Adam brings on Clay Hargrave to discuss his upcoming tabletop game, what makes a tabletop game good, and give some insight into how to get into the world of tabletop gaming!
Reco's!
- Atypical (Netflix)
- Salt & Sanctuary (Switch, PC, Xbox One, PS4)
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You Ask, We Answer!
We answer some of your spiciest questions in Episode 125! Everything from what games would we abolish to how we came to know Christ, it's time for the ultimate Party Chat!
Reco's!
- "The Art of Rest" by Adam Mabry
- Get some rest
Connect
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Twitch
One Man's Journey from Casual Gaming to JRPGs and More
Voted on by our Patrons, we are taking a look back at how our tastes in gaming have changed over the years! We also discuss summer vacation coming to a close, the IGN Dead Cells review controversy (as well as gush about how great the game is), something about the rapture, just to name a few!
Reco's!
- "Race and Place" by David Leong
- Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
- "Speaking to Teenagers" by Doug Fields
- Dead Cells (PS4/Xbox One/Steam/Switch)
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Wipe Away the Debt
One of the most polarizing games available, we take a trip up to Columbia to discuss the themes of Bioshock Infinite. The discussion covers baptism, salvation, racism, politics, idolatry before we realize just how much this game touches on. As always, our episodes are the start of a discussion. If you want to continue discussing a point we made on this episode, let us know!
Helpful Articles
- IGN's Ending Explained of Bioshock Infinite
- In Defense of Religion in Bioshock Infinite
Reco's
- "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee"
- "The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism" by Carl H. Henry
- “A Biblical Answer for Racial Unity”
- “Making Fun: The Story of Funko” Documentary
Backlog Used Overwhelm! It was Super Effective! There comes a time in everyone's life where you look at your pile of games, sigh, and watch The Office for the billionth time. Join us as we discuss our bouts with gaming fatigue, it's causes, and the possible remedies to the fatigue. Reco's! * Follow Game Deal Twitter Accounts * Ready Player One (2018 Movie) * Pacific Rim (2018 Movie)
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Fatherhood, Manhood, & Maturity
Super excited to share this episode with y'all! We brought on special guest, Matt Millsap, Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, to help us discuss the themes of 2018's God of War. We had a lot of fun having Matt on the show, discussing one of our favorite games of the year, and raving about how Final Fantasy 6 is infinitely better than Final Fantasy 7! (And, yes, I totally got the episode number wrong at the top of the show #NumbersAreHard?)
Reco's
- Watch some World Cup soccer
- MoviePass
- Visit the senior citizens in your church
- Play Fortnite
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Ah, E3. A time of the year filled with exciting new game announcements, surprise digital store releases, and a little bit of drama. We brought on Deer Patrons, Micah and David, to help discuss the highlights of all of the E3 conferences in lieu of Adam's absence. Everything from Elder Scrolls 6 to Sony's anti-cross-play with Fortnite, join us as we look back and feel the hype!
Patreon
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E3 Conferences
- Playstation
- Microsoft
- Nintendo
- Ubisoft
- EA
- Bethesda
Reco's!
- Play age appropriate games (video games and board games) with your kids
- The Holiness of God by RC Sproul
- Become a foster parent, or find out how you can support one
- PixelJunk Monsters 2
- Holiness by JC Ryle
- Coco (Available on Netflix)
- More Than Just the Talk: Becoming Your Kids' Go-To Person about Sex by Jonathan McKee
All Aboard the Hype Train
The time has come for us to give our predictions for E3 2018! But before then, we discuss the games that have wowed us so far in 2018 and what game has our pick for GOTY thus far. Enjoy!
How Nintendo Switched Things Up
As our State Of series comes to a close, we take a look at Nintendo's monumental comeback in the Nintendo Switch. But it hasn't been all sunshine and daisies for the console/handheld hybrid. Join us and resident Nintenguy, Jonathan, as we dive into the world of Nintendo, gush about their successes, and analyze their flaws in hopes of a brighter future.
Reco's!
- Take a substantial break from social media
- Play a retro, or retro-themed, game
- "Not A Daycare" by Dr. Everett Piper
Patreon
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A Juggernaut of a System
Continuing with our State Of series, we take a look at the Xbox One with Deer Patron VIP, Gareth, from overseas! Join us as we discuss Logan's boredom of The Silver Chair, what Xbox is doing right, how they can improve, and what we are looking forward to.
Reco's
- The Surge
- Be Amongst God's Creation
- Planet Earth 2 (TV Show)
- Pocky
- Take A Vacation
- Xbox One's Dire Exclusive Games Problem - CLS Side Quest
We Take A Look at What Playstation is Doing Right & Wrong
Welcome to the start of a new series: State Of. Join us as we bring on a guest host each episode and discuss a specific platform. This episode, we're starting with the Playstation 4, a system that has been wildly successful but is it a perfect system? Join us as we bring on Deer Patron, Micah, to discuss the history of the PS4, what it's doing right, where it could improve, and things we are looking forward to.
Reco's!
- What Remains of Edith Finch (PS4)
- Viking Squad (PS4/Xbox One/PC)
- One Blood by John Perkins
- God of War
- Batman Ninja
From Convictions to Language, We Discuss How We Game to the Glory of God
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Joining Logan this week is Twitch streamer, Derek, and resident Legend of Zelda scholar, Jonathan! We discuss the new God of War, Mistborn, and answer YOUR questions on various topics on Christian living in the video game world.
Reco's
- Super Mario Cereal
- Ready Player One
- Tomb Raider (Movie)
- Secret Church 18
- Owlboy
Hey, Deer Listeners!
Episode 115 is delayed until next week but in the meantime, we're releasing to you the first episode of our Patron-exclusive show, The Loot Box. Loot Box is available exclusively to our $5-and-up tier patrons over at www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers. If you'd like to get more Loot Boxes, be sure to head over there and lend your support to TRG. Even pledges as little as $1 get you great perks and go a long way in helping to our show grow.
Enjoy!
What is it worth for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? We are so excited to finally discuss the classic, the masterpiece known as Shadow of the Colossus! There are so many layers to Shadow of the Colossus so if we missed something that stuck out to you in the game, let us know! Relevant Articles * Thematic Analysis of Shadow of the Colossus * Unused Colossi Images and Videos * Development History & Reception
Reco's! * Scott's Cheap Flights * "Shadow of the Colossus (Boss Fight Books)" by Nick Suttner
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Understanding Ourselves & Our Faults
The time has come for us to proudly discuss the indie-darling of 2018, Celeste! We are also going to be changing some things with the show's format, starting this episode, thanks to the wonderful feedback provided by some of you. We recently shared a Google Form to help garner feedback for the show. If you have not had a chance to fill out this form, you can follow the link here and be entered in for a chance to win a $10 gift card to the gaming platform of your choice (eShop, PSN, XBLM, Steam). Thanks to our Deer VIPs for bringing us our WHYBP, Newsy-News, and Topic for this episode (Eric Bryant, Alex Castellanos, Richard Marroquin "The Jedislander Podcast").
Newsy-News
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider Reveal
New Releases
- Kirby Star Allies (Switch) – March 16
- Burnout Paradise Remastered (PS4, Xbox One) – March 16
- Attack on Titan 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch) - March 20
- Sea of Thieves (Xbox One, PC) – March 20
- A Way Out (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 23
- Detective Pikachu (3DS) – March 23
- Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (PS4, PC) – March 23
- Far Cry 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - March 27
- MLB The Show 18 (PS4) – March 27
Celeste Discussion Resources
- Celeste's Candid Portrayal of Mental Illness
- Celeste: The Message You Missed
Reco's
- Celeste
- "The Bruised Reed" by Richard Sibbes
- "The Masculine Mandate" by Richard D. Phillips
- The Completionist (YouTube Channel)
What happens when you throw off all responsibility?
The topic for this episode is submitted by one of our Deer Patrons! If you enjoy what we do, or would like to see your topic discussed, head over to www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers.
We discuss the topic of online anonymity and it's effects on us. Is it bad? Can it be redeemed? Listen to find out and join in the discussion!
Newsy-News!
- [Submitted by Deer VIP, Alex Castellanos] ESRB Adds “In-Game Purchases” Label to Games
- Trump To Meet With Members of Congress About Violent Video Games
- Games with Gold for March
- PS Plus games for March
New Releases
- Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 6
- Devil May Cry HD Collection (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 13
- Kirby Star Allies (Switch) – March 16
- Burnout Paradise Remastered (PS4, Xbox One) – March 16
Reco's!
- The Goldbergs
- Dark Souls
- Spend time with spouse/family/friends
In a grim world, where does one find hope?
Due to my (Logan) crazy schedule, we could not record on our regular night. But I brought on Josh Broccolo of the So...Talk to Me podcast to discuss Dark Souls! What is it, what's the story, what makes them great, and what are some ways we can redeem the time we spend playing the games? Listen and find out! We also discuss co-op gaming, the power of prayer, and more!
Reco's!
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VaatiVidya (YouTube Channel focusing on SoulsBourne lore and more)
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Gentleman Broncos (Movie)
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So...Talk to Me (Podcast)
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Subscribe to TRG on YouTube
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"The Power of Prayer" by Charles Spurgeon
Can Video Games Be a Disorder?
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In this episode, we talk about Dark Souls 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the new Nintendo news with the Switch's online service and a new Mario movie. We also discuss the announcement of research findings around gaming disorders in regard to mental health, from a Biblical worldview.
Topic Resources
- Gaming Disorder To Be Named A Mental Health Condition For The First Time
- Experts Have A New Reason To Debate Whether 'Gaming Disorder' Is Real
Reco's!
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"White Awake" by Daniel Hill
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"Divided by Faith" by Christina Smith
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Pass the Mic podcast
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Celeste (Available on PS4/Xbox One/PC/Switch)
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Shut the console/PC off, turn off notifications, and go enjoy life. Drink some coffee. Read a book. Something.
Rebellion, Corruption, and Redemption
Now that both hosts have finished Persona 5, join us as we discuss Persona 5’s development history, reception, and multiple release dates. We also give our spoiler-free review as well as discuss the game’s themes of sexual abuse, corruption, rebellion against God and redemption.
Per the disclaimer at the beginning of the episode, here are the links and phone numbers of organizations ready to help those who have been abused, sexually or otherwise. Due to the disclaimer and topic discussed, we have enabled this episode as "Explicit".
RAINN
Website: www.rainn.org
Phone: 800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Website: www.thehotline.org
Phone: 800-799-7233
Reco’s!
- White Awake by Daniel Hill
- Check local Redbox for $5 deals on video games
- Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (if you can handle the subject matter and themes)
- The One Year Daily Moments of Strength: Inspiration for Men Devotional
3 Years, 3 Giveaways
What? Giveaways? Guess you’ll have to listen to the episode and find out what’s going on! Thank you, Deer Listeners, for 3 years of support and encouragement. Join us as we talk about God’s providence, our goals for 2018, and things we think will happen with gaming in 2018.
Also: there was an issue with the audio while recording this episode. The first five minutes the audio will be off. There will be a hard cut while Adam is talking and then the audio will be fixed.
Reco’s!
- “Blood, Sweat & Pixels” by Jason Schreier
- Life in the Wild
- Play Yooka-Laylee
- Make A Reading List
- Play Axiom Verge
- Mixr.com/CodeMissing
- Subscribe to us on YouTube
The Only Gaming Awards Show That Matters
Who will go home with the coveted and renowned TRG Game of the Year award? Chances are it's Sonic Mania. Thank you for tuning in to TRG in 2017! We will return in 2018 with exciting new episodes, in-depth theological game reviews, and more YouTube content!
Reco's!
- John Owens' Writings
- Persona 5
- Love on your pastor
- Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier
What Will You Choose?
Dishonored is one of the most critically-acclaimed game series available. We brought on Mark Fromme of the Error 204 Podcast to help us discuss the game's development, what makes it unique, and it's themes of free will, revenge, and redemption. (If you have never played Dishonored 1,2, and/or Death of the Outsider prior to listening: have no fear because there are no spoilers here)
Reco's!
- Error 204 Podcast
- Masculine Mandate by Richard D. Phillips
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Avengers: Infinity War Trailer
- Mistborn: The Final Empire
- Dishonored: Definitive Edition
- Dishonored 2
- Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
A Time to Be Thankful
Deer Listeners, let's gather around and talk about the things we're thankful for: from loot crates to Super Mario.
Newsy-News
- EA Buys Respawn
- Telltale Lays Off 25% of Staff
- Hulu App Now Available on Nintendo Switch
New Releases
- November 10
- Mario Party: The Top 100 (3DS)
- Doom (Switch)
- Need for Speed Payback (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- L.A. Noire Remastered (PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
- November 14
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Rime (Switch)
- November 17
- Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon (3DS)
- Star Wars Battlefront II (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- November 24
- The Inpatient (PSVR)
Reco's!
- The Blacklist (ABC)
- Watermelon Dr. Pepper from Sonic
- Subscribe to us on YouTube and Twitch
The 2nd Commandment, Mario, and Taco Bell Go So Well Together
The time has come for us to discuss the 2nd Commandment, a game called "Fight of Gods", and what are acceptable representations of Christ, if any. We also celebrate Super Mario Odyssey's release, talk about the time-sink that is Stardew Valley, GameStop's possible new game rental service, and more!
Newsy-News
- Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Announced
- GameStop Power Pass
- Metal Gear Survive's Release Date Announced
- GameCube Controller Works on Nintendo Switch
New Releases/Upcoming Games
- Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 27
- Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) - October 27
- Wolfenstein: The New Colossus (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 27
- Bubsy: The Woolies Strikes Back (PS4, PC) - October 31
- Call of Duty: WWII (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - November 3
- Sonic Forces (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - November 7
- Super Lucky's Tale (Xbox One, PC) - November 7
- Xbox One X System Launch - November 7
Relevant Articles
- Westminster Shorter Catechism
- 1689 London Baptist Confession
- What Do We Mean by "Reformed" Article
Reco's!
- Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
- 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
- Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier
- Read the "Relevant Articles"
Boxes of Randomized Loot, Galore!
Loot boxes have invaded just about every big-name game coming in Fall 2017! What happened? Are they bad? Are they unBiblical? Join us this week as we discuss the latest trend in gaming.
Newsy-News
- Nintendo Trademarks Game Boy Classic
- Fortnite Battle Royale Reaches 10 Million Players
- PUBG Reaches 2 Million Concurrent Players
New Releases
- October 6
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (3DS)
- October 10
- Middle-Earth: Shadow of War (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
- October 13
- The Evil Within 2 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
- October 17
- WWE 2K18 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
- October 20
- Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch)
- October 27
- Super Mario Odyssey (Switch)
Reco's!
- Monergism (Free books)
- Fortnite Battle Royale
- Metroid: Samus Returns
Giving Updates, Answering Questions
Welcome back, Deer Listeners! Join us in Epsiode 102 as Adam shares updates on his family's adoption, Logan gives updates on ministry, and discuss baseball terminology. We threw the door open to the Deer Listeners on this one, fielded questions, and answer questions such as: favorite arcade game, retro gaming, and more!
Destiny 2 Article: Now That I've Got A Baby, It's Harder to Enjoy A Game Like Destiny 2
Newsy-News:
- Games with Gold for October
- PS Plus Games for October
New Releases:
- October 3
- Battle Chasers: Nightwar (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4, Xbox One)
- Forza Motorsport 7 (Xbox One, PC)
- October 6
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (3DS)
- October 10
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Reco's!
- This Is Us
- "All Things Work Together" by Lecrae
- So...Talk to Me
- "Blood, Sweat, and Pixels" by Jason Schreier
- Metroid: Samus Returns
For the puppies!
Destiny 2 is out, we have played it, and we are here to discuss everything we like, dislike, and passionately despise about the game! Has Bungie finally delivered on their promises of an epic adventure with pals or do they fall into the same ruts as before? Join guest host, Jonathan, as we discuss and share about our times with Cave Story and Metroid: Samus Returns!
Newsy-News
- Bruce Straley Departs From Naughty Dog
- Nintendo Announces More SNES Stock; NES Classic Returns in 2018
- Okami HD Announced
- Nintendo Direct (9/13/2017)
New Releases
- September 19
- Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- NBA 2K18 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
- September 21
- SteamWorld Dig 2 (Switch)
- September 22
- Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 (Switch)
- Pokémon Gold/Silver (3DS)
- Pokkén Tournament Deluxe (Switch)
- September 26
- Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (PS4, Vita)
- Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare (Xbox One, PC)
- September 29
- Cuphead (Xbox One, PC)
- FIFA 18 (PS4, Xbox One Switch, PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
- September (no date)
- Golf Story (Switch)
Reco's
- Destiny 2
- So...Talk to Me
- "Blood, Sweat, and Pixels" by Jason Schreier
- Metroid: Samus Returns
TRG Destiny Clans
- PS4
- Xbox One
- PC
We made it, Deer Listeners!
TRG doesn't always hit 100 episodes, but when we do, we make it our biggest episode yet! Join us as we freak out over hitting 100 episodes of the show, discuss what we've been playing, and reminisce about our favorite things about doing the show for the past 100 episodes!
Hurricane Harvey Relief
- SBTC Disaster Relief
- GoFundMe for a Deer Listener
Newsy-News!
- Nintendo's Nindies Showcase
- PS Plus Sept. Games
- Games with Gold Sept. Games
New Releases with Arnold
- Knack II (PS4) - September 5
- Destiny 2 (PS4, Xbox One) - September 6
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360, PC) - September 12
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 (PC) - September 14
- Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 15
- NBA Live 18 (PS4, Xbox One) - September 15
- NHL 18 (PS4, Xbox One ) - September 15
- Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS) - September 15
Reco's!
- Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
- Atypical
- Sonic Mania
- Gospel Centered Youth Ministry
Time to Put on the Nostalgia Goggles
What is nostalgia? Is it Biblical? Were games really better back in years gone by? Join us as we discuss nostalgia from a Biblical worldview, Pokemon binges, busy seasons of life, and more!
News
- Crackdown 3 Delayed
- Amazon's Change to Prime
- Batman More Expensive on the Switch
- New Switch Bundle Announced
New Releases
- Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (PS4) - August 22
- Madden NFL 18 (PS4, Xbox One) - August 25
- Everybody's Golf (PS4) - August 29
- Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (Switch) - August 29
- XCOM 2: War of the Chosen (PC) - August 29
- Yakuza Kiwami (PS4) - August 29
- Life is Strange: Before the Storm (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 31
Topic Articles
- The Dangers of Chasing Nostalgia
- The Dangers of Nostalgia - Desiring God
Reco's
- This Is Us (TV Show)
- The GG App (Facebook) (Twitter)
The Games We Got the Hype For and the Games We Will Realistically Buy
We missed a week but that just means we'll give you even MORE of TRG with a lengthy episode to make up for our absence! Adam shares updates on his adoption journey, Logan regales about his week at youth camp, Platinum trophies, and how Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is the inevitable Game of the Year of 2017! Oh, yeah, we also bring you some of that buttery sweet Newsy-News! And, if you listen closely... you'll hear the Party Chat! BOOM!
Newsy-News
- Nintendo Assures Pre-Orders of SNES Classic
- Persona 5 Anime Announced for 2018
- Resident Evil Titles Coming to Nintendo Switch
Reco's!
- The Other Wes Moore
- Life in Pieces
- The GG App
- Put Your Phone on Silent (For a Few Days)
2017 May Go Down as the Best Year of Gaming
There have been a lot of games we have played in 2017! From new releases to new experiences, we sit down with guest of the show, Jonathan Steele, to discuss some of our favorite games of the year. We also discuss games such as Cave Story, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, and more. Also, what would Mario Kart look like with a Super Smash Bros style roster? Listen to this episode to find out!
Relevant Links
- The Story Behind Mass Effect: Andromeda's Troubled Five-Year Development
- The Biggest Problem With Mass Effect Andromeda's Dialogue
Reco's!
- Klocki
- TRG E3 2017 Trailer Compilation
- Mighty Gunvolt Burst
Link. Wake Up, Link.
We've explored the land of Hyrule, fought many a Lynel, survived Eventide Island and now it's time to discuss the modern masterpiece that is Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! The game is so massive we brought in Deer Listener Supreme/Guest of Honor, Jonathan Steele! Don't let the fact he hasn't played Link to the Past get in the way of the great discussion about the game, it's themes, and fascinating development history! As always, if you're playing through the game and don't want it spoiled, we'll warn you before we go into spoiler territory.
Relevant Links
- The Art Style of Breath of the Wild
- Breath of the Wild Soundtrack Preview
- Eiji Aonuma Interview/Game Reveal
Reco's!
- Monument Valley 2
- Stardew Valley
- Oceanhorn
- Gospel for Life Series
- Join the Facebook Group!
- Platinum/100% A Game!
Two. Metroid. Games.
With E3 drawing to a close, let's talk about the conferences, what got announced, figure out who won the "Will We Get a Release Date" game, and of course, FREAK OUT BECAUSE TWO NEW METROID GAMES ARE COMING!
Conferences
- EA Play
- Xbox
- Bethesda
- Ubisoft
- Playstation
- Nintendo
Reco's!
- Play Ni No Kuni
- Catch up on all the E3 coverage
Nintendo, Announce Metroid
It's that time of the year again, Deer Listeners! With E3 on the horizon, we discuss the things we think will be announced, what games will get a release date, and say some incredibly bold things. We also give updates on what we've been playing/reading, our thoughts on the ARMS Test-Punch, some newsy-news, and even bring back Party Chat!
Newsy-News!
- Xbox June Games with Gold
- Playstation Plus June
- Splatoon's Voice Chat Announced
- Nintendo Online Service Delayed
- Monster XX Announced for Switch
New Releases
- Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - June 6
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Episode 2 - Under Pressure (PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android) - June 6
- ARMS (Switch) - June 16
Reco's!
- Mountain Dew Black & White Label
- The Magnificent Seven
Does the Switch have the momentum to succeed?
With the Nintendo Switch approaching being 3 months out in the wild, we spend some time discussing what Nintendo is doing right and what they need to do to continue their incredible momentum. Other topics include: fighting mice, 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Persona 5, Ni No Kuni, Injustice 2, Destiny 2, and Player Unknown Battlegrounds.
Newsy-News
- Destiny 2 Reveal
- ARMS Global Test Punch
- Netflix Announces The Witcher Series
- Player Unknown Battleground Coming to Consoles
New Releases
- Darksiders: Warmastered Edition (Wii U) - May 23
- Disgaea 5 Complete (Switch) - May 23
- Rime (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 26
- Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers (Switch) - May 26
Reco's!
- WORK ON YOUR BACKLOGS!
- Injustice 2
- 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You
Genesis, Robotic Wildlife, and a Girl Named Aloy
Join us this week as we dive into the world of Horizon Zero Dawn! We discuss it's development history, reception, give our spoiler-free review, and then head into the wildlands of spoiler territory to discuss the underlying themes of the game. We also discuss Persona 5's ridiculously long gameplay, updates on Adam's adoption journey, and Logan struggles with words... again.
Horizon Articles
- Religion in Horizon Zero Dawn
- Horizon Zero Dawn - Ending Explained
- Horizon Zero Dawn is Fighting Against Religion As Much As Mecha Dinosaurs
Reco's!
- Pass The Mic
- Table Talk
- Masculine Mandate
- Moana
Contact
- Website
Christian Game Developers, Meaningful Interaction, And A New Hero
We were blessed and honored to have Jeff Simmons of Revelation Games on this episode to discuss their upcoming game, Rise of the King! We also got to talk to Jeff a bit about what it's like to work in the industry, some of the challenges within, and setting out on their own as an indie studio! But before that we talk about our time with Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Persona 5, Shovel Knight, and even make time for some newsy-news AND announce the winner of the Horizon Zero Dawn Photo Contest!
(Oh, and something about giving away a copy of Persona 5?? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!)
Rise of the King
- Kickstarter
Newsy-News!
- NES Classic Done, SNES Classic On the Horizon?
- Nintendo Switch Selling Very Well
- EA Announces Star Wars: Battlefront II
New Releases
- Puyo Puyo Tetris (Switch/PS4) - April 25
- Dragon Quest Heroes 2 (PS4/PC) - April 25
- Outlast 2 (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - April 25
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch) - April 28
- Prey (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - May 5
Reco's!
- Song of the Deep
- Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
- Fast RMX
- Hyper Light Drifter
Would you kindly listen to this episode?
It's been a long time coming but it is time to finally dive into the world of Rapture and discuss the classic that is: Bioshock! Before Bioshock, the guys discuss Logan being blessed with a Nintendo Switch which leads to talk of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Last week also saw Persona 5 finally releasing in the West and, yes, Logan goes crazy.
As always, these episodes focusing on a specific video game will contain spoilers during the Bioshock discussion at the warning of the hosts.
Reco's!
- Confessional Collective
- One Punch Man
- Episode 51 - Perception with Bill Gardner
Trog, Super Mario Bros, and the Good Ol' Days
This episode, we're going retro! But to help us out, we're joined by the folks from the Retro Warriors podcast! Adam also gives us all the details on the Nintendo Switch and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild while Logan plays the game of life!
Check out the Retro Warriors!
- Website
- Patreon
Keep Up with TRG
- Website
- Facebook Group
Reco's!
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Check out our guests, Retro Warriors! (Links above)
- What He Must Be by Voddie Baucham Jr.
Where is the patriarchy?!
With life bringing about changes in our schedules, this is not a typical episode of the podcast. Join Logan and a very special guest as they discuss Horizon Zero Dawn, 100% spoiler free! Also, find out how you can win a copy of ReCore and a $20 PSN gift card!
Reco's!
- Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth
- Divergent by Veronica Roth
Shout-out to Big Giant Circles for allowing us to use his music on our show! You can check out his content here or on iTunes!
We flipped the Hype Switch and left the Hype running!
With Logan battling sick brain, it's up to Adam to host the show and put up with Logan's struggle against words reaching an all time low. The guys discuss some of the games coming out they are most excited for, Logan reviews Halo Wars 2, the Bible and free will, and more in Newsy-News!
Newsy-News
- Switch Won't Have Virtual Console
- John Cena & Nintendo
- EShop Purchases Tied to Nintendo Accounts
- Future Halo Games to Support Split-Screen
New Releases
- Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One, PC)
- Night in the Woods (PS4, PC)
- Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin (PS4)
- Ys Origin (PS4, Vita)
- Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4)
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U, Switch)
- 1-2-Switch (Switch)
- Super Bomberman R (Switch)
- Ghost Recon: Wildlands (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
- Neir: Automata (PS4, PC)
Reco's!
- Marvel/Netflix's Daredevil
- Mobile Suit Gundam on Hulu
Rather than building a wall between the two, let's build a bridge.
"Keep your politics out of video games" is something we often hear, and maybe have even said. But is that the appropriate response? Join us this week as we discuss politics in games, why they are good, and how to approach them. We also review Digimon World: Next Order, discuss Playstation and Xbox's return policy for digital purchases, and more.
Bonus Round: Video Games and Church
Psalm 139:13-16
Newsy-News
- Call of Duty Returning to World War 2
- Fire Emblem Heroes Breaks $5 Million
- E3 Open to Public
- No 3DS Refresh
- PS4 to Support External HDD
New Releases
- Poochy & Yoshi's Wooly World (3DS)
- Nioh (PS4)
- For Honor (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Sniper Elite 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One, PC) - February 21
- Night in the Woods (PS4, PC) - February 21
- Ys Origin (PS4, Vita) - February 21
- Lego Worlds (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - February 24
Topic of the Show
-
ColinWasRight
- Why Everyone Should Want Politics in Their Video Games
Reco's!
- PS Gold Headset
- Fire Emblem Heroes
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Pricing, Games, Expections and More for the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has been fully revealed and despite us showing up to the party when it's over, we're here to share our thoughts and discuss the system. Before we get into that, we discuss games we've been playing such as Resident Evil 7, Dragon Quest Builders, and Titanfall 2's lack of support on Xbox One. We also talk about God's promises and Gospel presentations in fiction.
Newsy-News
- Square Enix Meets Avengers
- Overwatch Year of the Rooster Event
- Perception Coming to PS4
Check out our interview with Creative Director of Perception, Bill Gardner, in Episode 51!
New Releases
- Gravity Rush 2 (PS4)
- Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4)
- Resident Evil 7: biohazard (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Tales of Berseria (PS4, PC)
- Yakuza 0 (PS4)
- Digimon World: Next Order (PS4)
- Poochy & Yoshi's Wooly World (3DS)
- Nioh (PS4)
- For Honor (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Sniper Elite 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Topic - Nintendo Switch
- Everything We Know
- Launch Line-Up
- Accessory Pricing
Reco's!
- St. Andrews Commentary Series
- Todoist
- Retro Warriors
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Two Years Ago, TRG Was Born...
Deer Listeners, we cannot thank you all enough for supporting TRG for two years now! We are very excited to share this episode with you and we are very honored and humbled to keep the show going. We've got a very special line-up and hope you enjoy!
Guests:
Everyday Gamers
- Website
- Push Play
- Queued Up
PostBit
- YouTube
- Facebook Group
- EndAbortionNow
Reco's!
- King of Tokyo
- The Whole Christ
- Titanfall 2
- Masculine Mandate
The Broken Controller, Most Disappointing, Best Story, and More!
Merry Christmas, Deer Listeners, and welcome to the 2016 TRG Game of the Year Awards! Join us as we reminisce of the games we played in 2016 and rank them from Best Story to Most Disappointing to the Leeroy Jenkins award, all leading up to our picks for Game of the Year! Thank you again for helping to make The Reformed Gamers possible and helping us to continue in 2017! We'll return in 2017 with a slew of new episodes, new game episodes, and our 2-year anniversary special!
Reco's!
- Life Together
- Wits & Wagers
- New Morning Mercies
- Metalcore Interruptions
PS Vita, Black Friday Deals, and Holiday Gaming
Deer Listeners, it has been quite some time and a lot has gone down! Sit down with Adam and Logan as they discuss the top 3 Mountain Dew flavors, some crazy Black Friday gaming deals, and get caught up with what they have been playing and reading. The guys also discuss how to approach gaming during the busyness of the Christmas season, how to bring your family alongside some great multiplayer games, and more.
Newsy-News
- EA/DICE Switches Focus to Star Wars: Battlefront
- Pokemon Breaking Record Sales
- PlayStation Experience Round-Up
New Releases
- The Last Guardian (PS4)
- Ark Survival Evolved (PS4)
- Bastion (XB1)
- Super Mario Run (iOS) - Dec. 15th
- Walking Dead Season 3 - Episode 1 - Dec. 20th
Reco's!
- This Is Us
- Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
- "What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality" by Kevin Deyoung
Why Even Christians Who Don't Game Should
In this Bonus Round episode, Logan is joined by his mentor, Michael, and partner in ministry, Collin. They answer two questions from the Deer Listeners in regards to how to talk about video games with people in your church, specifically those who think video games are sinful. They also discuss why it's important for the church to not only be aware of what video games are out there but the stories and worldviews they present, how it impacts youth in the church, and discuss some resources that make learning about video games and their content simple and easy! We fully believe this is a beneficial episode for the church body so please share this with your pastors, members in your church, parents in your church, the guy making your burrito; anyone and everyone!
P.S. This episode was originally intended to be released the week of Thanksgiving but due to schedules and technical issues, it is being released late. Please forgive any outdated language of season greetings.
Resources
- Plugged In
- Focus on the Family
- GameFly
Connect with the Hosts/Guests
- Collin
- PS4: thebaldonion
- Michael
- PS4: blitzz-5
- Twitter: @blitzz5
- Logan
- Xbox: YankeyDang
- PS4: SixthRoman
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The Deer Listeners Will Rise
It's been awhile since we've done an episode about a game but the time has come to discuss Rise of the Tomb Raider! We give an update on how the fundraiser for t-shirts/hoodies went, Adam's adoption, and life with a dog. As always, we will give appropiate warnings about spoilers so if you have not played, or are currently playing, Rise of the Tomb Raider, you can avoid spoilers.
New Releases
- Watch Dogs 2 (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - November 15
- Killing Floor 2 (PS4, PC) - November 18
- Pokemon Sun & Moon (3DS) - November 18
Reco's!
- Signposts
- Take a Break from Social Media
- Rise of the Tomb Raider
The hype is full-stream ahead, Deer Listeners!
Nintendo's new console has been announced and we discuss it on this episode! We even brought on friend of the show, Zach, to help us discuss the hardware specs. We also discuss games like: World of Warcraft, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Strider and try to say backlogs only 5 times. For books, we go from discussing the Holy Spirit to faith to the Lord's Supper.
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News
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Be Released Next Year
- The Orange Box and More Now Backward Compatible on Xbox
- Kingdom Hearts 1.5 & 2.5 HD Remix Coming to PS4
- November's Games with Gold
- November's PS Plus Games
New Releases
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - November 4
- Titanfall 2 (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - Oct. 28
- Mario Party Star Rush (3DS) - November 4
- Dishonored 2 (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - November 11
- Assassin's Creed: Ezio Collection (Xbox One, PS4) - November 11
Nintendo Switch
- First Look Teaser
- Joy-Con Controllers
- 6.2 Multi-Touch-Screen
- General Launch Info
Reco's!
- Gears of War 4 First Look
- "The Holy Spirit" by Sinclair Ferguson
- Undertale
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20th Anniversary Edition
- St. Andrews Commentary Series by RC Sproul
- Kindle Touch Paperwhite
- "Crucial Questions" Series by RC Sproul
Xbox One-Onlyism, Backlogs, and More!
Deer Listeners! Welcome to TRG, your bi-weekly podcast all about theology, games, and anything else we can think of! Up this week: Logan introduces his wife to Batman Begins, Adam is all aboard the Tomb Raider hyper-train, will Titanfall fail, and more!
Newsy-News
- Fallout 4/Skyrim Mods Coming to PS4
- Fan-Made Mario 64 "Sequel"
- COD Infinite Warfare's Insane Install Size
- Cuphead Delayed
New Releases
- Batman: Return to Arkham (Xbox One, PS4) - October 18
- Battlefield 1 (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - October 18
- Rock Band Rivals (Xbox One, PS4) - October 18
- Civilization VI (PC) - October 21
-
Lego Harry Potter Collection (PS4) - October 21
-
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition (Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, PC) - October 25
- Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse 2 (Xbox One, PS4) - October 25
- World of Final Fantasy (PS4, Vita) - October 25
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - October 28
- Titanfall 2 (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - October 28
Reco's!
- Find Someone to Disciple
- HLTB
- The Hobbit
Changes and A Look Ahead
Deer Listeners! We've got some big changes coming to the podcast. This is just a quick update episode to let you know what's going on with the show and how you can play games with us.
Logan
- Xbox: YankeyDang
- Playstation: SixthRoman
Adam
- Playstation: southyprimetime
Also, Logan hates on Persona 4 Golden.
It's time to finally nail down what a backlog really is. We even brought on the man who started the Backlog Beatdown in the TRG Facebook group, Nate, to help us discuss this topic. This is, hands-down, one of the most beneficial conversations we have had the privilege of recording for The Reformed Gamers. Share this one with your friends, Deer Listeners!
Newsy-News!
- October Games with Gold
- October PS Plus Games
- Lost Odyssey Now Backwards Compatible on Xbox One
- Buy Lost Odyssey
New Release
- Aragami (PS4, PC) - October 4
- Rocksmith 2014 Edition: Remastered (Xbox One, PS4) - October 4
- Warhammer: The End Times – Vermintide (Xbox One, PS4) - October 4
- Mafia III (Xbox One, PS4, PC) - October 7
- Paper Mario Color Splash (Wii U) - October 7
Reco's!
- Deconstructed Podcast
- Backlog Book Club Facebook Group
- Listen To/Read Something That Challenges You
- Habits of Grace by David Mathis
- Passengers Trailer
- Lost Odyssey
- Christian Men and Their Video Games by Tim Challies
The mountain of gaming is upon us.
So which games launching this fall will we pick up? Join us this week as we discuss our Top 3 Most Anticipated games releasing this fall! We also discuss a very important addition to every pre-marital counseling session, Adam's extended stay on Playstation 3 Island, Logan's painful time with Tales of Zestiria, our thoughts on the PS4 Pro, and more!
Newsy-News
- Mario Coming to iOS
- PS4 Pro
- No Mods for Skyrim and Fallout 4 on PS4
New Releases
- XCOM 2 (Xbox One, PS4) - September 27
- Darkest Dungeon (PS4, Vita) - September 27
- FIFA 17 (Xbox One, PS4, PS3, 360, PC) - September 27
- Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One, PC) - September 27
Reco's!
- Fargo
- "Help! I'm a Student Leader" by Doug Fields
- Supergirl
- HowLongToBeat.Com
How Christians can game to the glory of God and why Marcus loves No Man's Sky.
Deer Listeners! Buckle up because this is one episode you do not want to miss! We got to sit down with Marcus and Austin from Apologia Studios this week to discuss their latest web-series: PostBit. We also discuss what it looks like for Christians to enjoy video games, giving glory to God, being wise and discerning about what we play, Internet trolls, and Marcus' love for Adventure Capitalist.
Reco's!
- Check out PostBit!
- No Man's Sky
- Adventure Capitalist
- Pokemon Sun & Moon
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Do video games actually help with scholastic tests?
Two things Deer Listeners: 1) HOLY WOW WE MADE IT TO 75 EPISODES! 2) The audio is going to be really weird for the first 11 minutes (you've been warned).
Join us this week as Logan discusses sharing the Gospel to 100 students, Adam's dorm flooded, and what we've been playing and reading. For the topic of the episode, we discuss a recent article linking video games to higher test scores and what this means for us as Christians who enjoy video games.
Newsy-News
- 3DS Nintendo Direct Round-Up
- Football Team Loves Super Smash Bros
- Playstation Plus is Now $60
- PS Plus September Games
- Xbox Live Games with Gold for September
New Releases
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II (PS3, Vita) - September 6
- Just Sing (Xbox One, PS4) - September 6
- Awesomenauts Assemble (Xbox One) - September 7
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice (3DS) - September 8
- Steins;Gate (PC) - September 8
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition (Xbox One, PS4) - September 9
Topic
- Study Finds Smart Students Play Online Games
- Positive Link Between Video Games and Academics
Reco's!
- Spike Ball
- "Note to Self" by Joe Thorn
- "Video Games" by Apologia Studios
- Theology of Halo
- Bonus Round: Sola Scriptura
From Persona to Indiana Jones, we discuss our Top 7 Favorite Games
Deer Listeners! So sorry for the late arrival of a new episode but we thank you for your immense amount of patience! We're bringing you a double stuffed episode this week! To kick things off, Logan graduated seminary and Adam started Ni No Kuni! In what we've been reading, Adam discusses Zechariah 8:23 and Logan shares his heart for family ministry. We also share our 7 Favorite Games of All Time!
Newsy-News
- Pokemon Uranium Shut Down
- Final Fantasy XV Delayed
- PS4 Update Adds Folders & More
- PS4 Slim Leaked
- Metal Gear Survive
- Titanfall 2 Beta
- Xbox One S Sees "Unprecedented Demand"
- Playstation Two-Step Authentication
New Releases
- Attack on Titan (Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Vita, PC) - August 30
- God Eater 2: Rage Burst (PS4, Vita, PC) - August 30
- Resident Evil 4 (Xbox One, PS4) - August 30
Recos!
- Resistance: Fall of Man
- "The Senior Pastor and the Reformation of Youth Ministry" by Richard Ross
See you, Space Cowboy.
No Man's Sky is finally here! This game is so massive that we had to bring in friend of the show and creator of the Reformed No Man's Sky sister Facebook group, Jonathan, to help us discuss this game! Before diving in, the guys discuss dad jokes and tips, why Adam still has yet to play Pokemon, and discover how you can win a copy of Strider on Xbox One. But some of you are curious about No Man's Sky. We discuss our impressions so far, what we do and don't like about the game, our thoughts on it's $60 price tag, and more.
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Newsy-News
- Pokemon Uranium
- Pokemon Sun & Moon Leaks
- Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is Backwards Compatible
- Dead Rising Remaster Collection
New Releases
- Grow Up - August 16th (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force - August 19th (3DS)
Reco's
- Broforce
- Note to Self by Joe Thorn
- Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
Unfortunately, Kiefer Sutherland is not guest hosting.
Deer Listeners, new or old, this is the episode to jump in and share with friends! Adam gets a Platinum trophy for Rocket League, without actually playing. Logan gave up games for a week. New NX rumors. The death of the Pokemon GO fad. We also discuss the article "America's Lost Boys" discussing addictions to screens, blanket generalizations of gamers, and more!
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Newsy-News
- Rumor! NX Game Release Schedule
- Overwatch: Lucio Ball
- Inside Coming to PS4
New Release
- No Man's Sky (PS4, PC) - August 9th
Topic
- America's Lost Boys
Reco's
- Discipling by Mark Dever
- Codename
- Dust/Clean Your Systems!
- Marvel: Contest of Champions
The Last of Us and Theology
Deer Listeners! Join Logan and friend of the show, Collin, as they discuss one of the most beloved games of all time: The Last of Us. Before the game is discussed, the guys discuss their favorite JRPGs, how Star Ocean disappoints, Dark Souls 3, Guardians of the Galaxy, loving people like Christ, and more. During The Last of Us discussion, we discuss themes of adoption, morality in a post-apocalyptic world, and the game's controversial, though authentic, ending, and if whether or not Naughty Dog will make a sequel.
Reco's
- Read Some Comics!
- Do not play Star Ocean:Integrity and Faithlessness
- Gotham Central Podcast
- The Last of Us Soundtrack
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Assemble, Deer Listeners!
Fun fact: Deer Avenger is a real video game but that's not what we're talking about this episode! Adam discusses his recent roadtrip and Logan shares his thoughts about his current season of gaming, or lack thereof. For the Topic of the Episode, Blizzard was recently approached by Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, about Symmetra's "Devi" skin in Overwatch and it's possible removal due to disrespect of the Hindu deity. The guys discuss if this is something we should support, our thoughts on a Jesus Christ costume, and our thoughts on deities in games in general.
News
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Edition Coming to PS4
- Nintendo Breaks Stock Market Record
- Pokemon Go Launches in Japan with Sponsored Stops & Gyms
- Gears of War 4 Xbox One S Console
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 & 2
- The Return of the NES
- Overwatch's New Character, Ana
- Final Fantasy Kingsglaive Trailer
New Releases
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Xbox One, PS4, PC (July 26)
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - Xbox One, PS4, PC (July 26)
Topic
- Hindu Leader Wants Blizzard to Drop Symmetra's Devi Skin From Overwatch
Reco's
- Tiny House Life
- Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition
- Support Your Pastor
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Everything is better on Vita.
Pokemon GO has completely taken over the world. Is this part of Nintendo’s plans for world domination? We don’t know but it sure is fun! The guys discuss what it’s like to fall in and out of love with Pokemon GO, just like the rest of the world, but is there something more to this mobile game? We discuss the good and the bad about the game, as well as what we have been playing (besides Pokemon GO). Adam gives us his reaction to Playstation VR while Logan talks about getting back into some Xbox 360 gaming!
News * Overwatch Changes & New Character
New Releases (This week's titles are all digital so we could not obtain direct links) * Ark: Survival of the Fittest * I Am Setsuna * Neverwinter
Topic * Pokemon GO Bigger than Tindr, Maybe Twitter * Nintendo Stock Skyrockets * Pokemon GO & Depression
Reco's!
- Child of Light
- God's Chisel by The Skit Guys
- Mark Driscoll & Video Games
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Sorry for the delay, Deer Listeners. We totally were not out playing Pokemon GO (much). Up this week: Adam talks about the first ever TRG meet-up, Logan discusses life in student ministry, and of course, what we’ve been playing. Join us this week for discussions of ICO, Overwatch, Pokemon GO, Bioshock Collection, the sales numbers from the big Steam Summer Sale, and more! Topic of the show this week has us discussing what it’s like to game and be an adult: from our free-time to our priorities. Check out the article from the show!
News Bioshock Collection Evolve: Stage 2 Red Dead Redemption on Xbox One EA Access Vault Adds Titles Steam Sale Numbers New Releases This Week Ghostbusters - July 12 Kill Strain - July 12 Monster Hunter Generations - July 15 Head over to the website for show notes, reviews, and more!
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Deer Listeners! We have returned! Let's talk about student ministry, sunburns, and wrap up E3 discussion!
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CHOO-CHOO, DEER LISTENERS! The E3 Hype Train is here! Our coverage of E3 is so big that it's going to cover 2 (maybe 3) episodes! While Adam is out this week, we brought on Bob Blandeburgo, one of the amazing admins of the TRG Facebook group! We spend time discussing the mountain of news that dropped pre-E3, Danganronpa, Red Dead Redemption, discerning seasons of life per Ecclesiastes 3, and more!
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Deer Listeners! If you have played through Uncharted 4, this episode is for you! However, if you have not played through Uncharted 4, and don't want spoilers, the first 20 minutes, or so, of the episode is spoiler free. But once we give the spoiler warning, it's full-steam ahead! Some of the themes we discuss in Uncharted 4 are the effects of idolatry, marriage, hiding things from your spouse, and carrying your spouse's burdens.
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Surprise, Deer Listeners! Introducing the first Bonus Round of TRG! What is the Bonus Round? The Bonus Round is like a bonus secret episode that focuses on one specific topic! To usher these in, Christian Herring from The Reformed Collective comes on to discuss the doctrine of Sola Scriptura, what it is, and why it's important. As this is a new venture we're undertaking, we would love your feedback and some topics you'd like us to handle on these.
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Deer Listeners, we hope you had a wonderful, and restful, Memorial Day weekend! In this episode, the time has come for us to get into some serious business: what will go down at E3! We share the things we think will happen, what games will get announced, what games will get a release date, and whether or not we will see a Playstation Vita 2. Let us know what you think will happen at E3 on Twitter or Facebook!
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Welcome to Episode 63, Deer Listeners! This week, the guys are bit by the Uncharted bug and proceed to gush about the games. Afterwards, the guys discuss the latest in gaming news such as the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and Batman: Return to Arkham! For the topic of the show: video game reviews. Are they worth it? How do we use them and your thoughts as well!
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Deer Listeners! Welcome to episode 62 of TRG! Up this week: the guys discuss Uncharted (NO SPOILERS), Logan's new Platinum Trophies, Battlefield vs Call of Duty, Pokemon, Jolly Ranchers, learning stuff from games, and more!
Adam also discovers his pop star singing talent!
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Deer listeners! Welcome to another episode of TRG! This week we brought on Everyday Gamers' own, Meef Jay, to discuss the latest in gaming! We discuss Minecraft, Xenoblade Chronicles, Batman, and more in What Have You Been Playing/Reading. For Newsy-News, we discuss Nintendo's explosive sales, the new Call of Duty, and Adam's adoption update! Our topic of the show, emailed in by Amillenial Optimus Prime, deals with violence in video games and how Christians can handle those themes.
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Hello and welcome episode 60, deer listeners! Adam is out this week so we brought on friends of the show, Josh Broccolo and Zach Bucholz, to discuss Hyper-Light Drifter, Dark Souls 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum, as well as what we have been reading lately. For Newsy-News, we discuss the announcement of Legend of Zelda and NX not releasing until next March, new releases for the week of May 1st, and your Playstation Plus and Games with Gold games for the month of May! Our topic for this episode starts the discussion of language, not only in video games, but also in our daily lives and communication with one another as Christians.
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Hello and welcome, deer listeners! For this month's game, we take a look at DontNod Entertainment's, Life is Strange. Alex from The Rugged Marriage joins us as we discuss the themes from the game such as teens playing adults, suicide, friendship, Christianity, the Gospel, and more.
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Hello and welcome to episode 58 of TRG, deer listeners! Join the guys this week as they discuss being on iTunes' "What's Hot" list for Christianity, staying strong in our faith, Biblical marriage, Ratchet & Clank, Sermon Jams, video game betas, and more!
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After a brutal fight with homework, papers, and presentations, Logan returns to discuss games and theology with Adam! Join the guys this week as they discuss hopscotch gaming, finances, why theology matters, and more!
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Welcome, deer listeners! This week, Adam changes his name to Han Solo, discusses what he's been playing and reading, and spills all the beans on the new Final Fantasy XV! Wait. Where is Logan? Only time will tell.
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FINALLY! TRG! Is here to discuss! PC Gaming!
We brought on resident PCMR Extraordinaire, Zach Bucholz, to help us discuss the common misconceptions of building PCs, Nintendo's fake(?) NX controller, Xbox bridging the gap between platforms, discuss the doctrine of election, and more!
News
- Nintendo NX Controller Leaked? (Debunked)
- Telltale Updates Engine for Batman
- Xbox Bridging the Cross-Platform Gap
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It's finally here, deer listeners: our first game & theology episode of 2016! Join us this week as we take an in-depth look at Kingdom Hearts and the theology we can see allusions to in the game. We also discuss a little Playstation VR, Logan shares his VR horror story, recos, and free burritos!
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Featured Music: "Dearly Beloved (Kingdom Hearts Remix)" by Leg Day. "Simple and Clean" by Utada Hikaru.
Up this week: we have editor of The Reformed Gamers website, Eric Bryant, on the show to discuss how gaming fits in with being a parent! We also gush over the new Captain America trailer, discuss No Man's Sky and their $60 price point, Logan finally takes a break from Final Fantasy, and Adam receives a huge blessing!
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Just when you thought it would just be Adam and Logan, we are here to prove you wrong! We brought Josh Broccolo on from The Listening Room to talk about music and games and how our fascination with music leads back to our worship of God. We also discuss our frustrations with NX rumors, why games need multiplayer, and more.
We are continuing to build up to 50 reviews on iTunes, so head on over there, leave a rating and a review, and you just might win a free video game!
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Deer listeners! Do we have an exciting episode for you!
Up this week: Hitman GO, Kingdom Hearts 1.5, glorifying God in our work, new releases and reading YOUR iTunes reviews! We also had the privilege of sitting down with Creative Director of The Deep End Games, Bill Gardner, to discuss their upcoming title Perception, Indiana Jones, developing games young, and why Final Fantasy VII might be better than Final Fantasy VI.
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Featured Music: "Uno Uno Seis" by Andy Mineo & "Apex Beat" by Darren Korb
We did it! 50 episodes! How can we get to another 50 episodes? By leaving a rating and review on iTunes! And also listening to this episode where the guys discuss what graceful speech is, if retirement is Biblical, a review for Final Fantasy VIII, Steam's refund policy, and much, much more!
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Come on, dear listener. You knew it was coming at some point.
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Despite pollen and coughing, Adam still lives the dream! This episode: Legend of Zelda, the doctrine of election/predestination, Final Fantasy VIII, the immutability of God, games we want remastered, and we choose what is the best food/drink combo for gaming!
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Welcome back for more TRG! Up this week, the guys discuss Mighty No. 9's delay, video games that impacted us, the all-new TRG Drinking Game, new releases, and read your responses to this week's community question!
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Heads-up, dear listener! We had some technical issues on this episode so the first 3 1/2 minutes will have audio issues! But after that? Smooth sailing! Up this week, we discuss Adam's love for Josh Hartnett, answer your questions, chase rabbits, and more!
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This week, Adam and Logan discuss the games they've played over winter break, as well as the books we have spent time in. Games discussed include: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Witcher 3, Batman Arkham Knight, Logan's Final Fantasy spree, and more. For what we've been reading, Adam discusses the doctrine of adoption in relation to his family's journey towards adoption and Logan discusses what God's sovereignty means in accordance with our Imago Dei.
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Why is this episode so full of awesome? Because this marks our one year anniversary of TRG! We've got a great episode lined up full of guests, jokes, theology and so much more! Trust us when we say that you do not want to miss out on this episode!
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Folks, it's that time of the year for reflecting on the birth of Christ, what that means and picking our game for Game of the Year! We had a blast recording this episode, hearing your picks for game of the year, hanging out with Arnold and reminiscing on some of the great games we got to play this year. It's been an incredible year and we appreciate all of you supporting us, giving us feedback and encouragement and asking some amazing questions! We're incredibly blessed by you listeners and look forward to what Year 2 of TRG is going to be. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Welcome to #1 podcast on the internet that talks theology, games and much more! This week we discuss the latest Final Fantasy VII Remake news, review The Game Awards and Playstation Experience 2015, how Adam can bond with his father-in-law and more!
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Episode 41 of TRG takes a look at morality in gaming, if hippos eat rice balls, deals upon deals and what we have been reading!
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As things wind down for us here as Thanksgiving break is upon us, we share some of our favorite underrated games, discuss God's sovereignty and how His word always speaks to us at just the right time.
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Welcome to another exciting edition of The Reformed Gamers! Up this week, the guys discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, how the world is small, how the Bible influences our interactions with games and more! If you like what you hear, leave us a rating and review on iTunes! Didn't like what you heard? Leave us a review and let people know!
Don't forget to call/text us your favorite game of 2015 for our end of the year episode coming in December!
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We are back for another round of theology, news and more! Up this week: Adam makes Logan cry, the new MyNintendo program, Ubisoft's poor sales, dealing with being an introvert in ministry and more!
Remember to call in with your favorite game of the year for our 40th episode!
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Just like a John Cena meme, we have our own Jonathan coming at you with an update on life, parenthood and gaming!
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Welcome to TRG! This week: since when did Sonic Drive-In sell wings, Xbox One's new Elite controller and if it's worth the price, finding Biblical concepts in Persona 4 Golden and more!
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Hello and welcome to another episode of TRG! Up this week: Tomb Raider's microtransactions, sports and predicting the future, unsavory season passes, how the Bible is relevant for today and discuss if Halo's time has come and gone.
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Grab your headset and join us this week for an episode-long Party Chat! Up this week: new releases, Tony Hawk ain't the same anymore, shady business practices, Massive-Multiplayer Online games, Logan causing division in his household and more!
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GG & Amen
Welcome to another episode of The Reformed Gamers! This week: new releases, games that need a Mario Maker treatment, the 12 best PS4 games and getting Adam hooked on anime!
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Welcome to The Reformed Gamers! In this episode, we discuss the best video games based off of movies, hang out with Arnold Schwarzenegger and find out who would win in a fight between Robocop and the Terminator!
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Break Track: Andy Mineo "Uno Uno Seis"
Up this week: best video game movies, Metal Gear Solid V, feminism being quiet about Quiet, catching Pokemon in the real world and more!
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GG & Amen
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As you can tell, we are discussing the disgusting Deus Ex pre-order "Augment Your Reality" promotion, Notch's life post-Minecraft in relation to Ecclesiastes and sharing more great gaming memories!
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GG & Amen
Just like opening a fresh bag of cookies, The Reformed Gamers are back to bring you what is fresh and good! Join us this week as we take a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of our favorite gaming memories, discuss MGS V perfection and what kind of potato chips we would create.
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GG & Amen
Welcome to another episode of The Reformed Gamers! Join us as we discuss Lay's mad scientist creations, finding the Gospel in video games, Xbox's weak excuses and whether or not reformed christians are smug about their theology.
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GG & Amen
Welcome back for another exciting episode of The Real World/Ro--kidding, The Reformed Gamers! Join us this week as we discuss life after moving to a new place, what we have been playing, some of our favorite games of 2015 so far, the 12 best games to play on PS4 and Xbox One and help YOU find the right game to play with your spouse!
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We have unlocked a new difficulty and character, folks! We bring Alex from The Rugged Marriage podcast on to talk about how video games work in a Biblical marriage. By popular demand, we also discuss tacos, where to get the best tacos and share techniques about...burrito massages? It was a blast having Alex join us and we know you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did making it. GG & Amen!
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Reformed Gamers! It's too dangerous to go alone which is why we are bringing in new guest host/maybe new third co-host Adam on board to help discuss the latest in gaming and theology! Up on the playlist for this episode: should Christians support LGBT-supportive sports teams, gaming budgets, sports turned into games and more!
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Greetings, Reformed Gamers! This week we have the Immortal Ross Al Ghul from Gotham Central joining us as we deep dive review the latest, and final, entry in the Batman Arkham series: Arkham Knight! We discuss if Rocksteady got the story right, how bad the Batmobile is and answer Bat-questions from YOU, dear listener!
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Holy video game overload, Batman! The Reformed Gamers are standing in the wake of E3 to discuss the highlights and some of the coolest games shown!
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Welcome to a special episode of The Reformed Gamers! Join us as we take a look at one of the most beloved series of all time, Legend of Zelda. We take a look at what it means to be set apart for specific task by God, how He equips us and the equipment we have to aid us!
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It's the Reformed Gamers back for another round of theology, games that involve thrones, controllers and eating contests! Join us as we talk about anime, joining the Reformed Pub Network, if Game of Thrones is okay for Christians, answer your questions and more!
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Dear listeners, we fought against the trials and tribulations of breakfast food to finally bring to you episode 20! Contained within, you'll find voicemails, wisdom straight from a Jedi Master, who assembled the Avengers and much more!
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Welcome to this early episode edition of The Reformed Gamers! This episode, we welcome special guest and YouTuber, Codename Soap! We play a game to determine if we would be Justin Beiber's assistant, discuss how Codename Soap started out on YouTube, read YOUR responses to our Facebook question of the week and more!
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The time has arrived! A new challenger approaches! We are joined in this very Ninten-episode by the one, the only: Josh Broccolo of the Broccolo Nation podcast! Join us as we talk about our favorite Nintendo games, memories, discuss our lack of excitement for the new Assassin's Creed, pour some salt and vinegar on Bloodborne and find out which Nintendo character we would dress up as for a year. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes for your chance to win an Avengers Funko Pop prize pack!
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Welcome to the first ever episode 17 of The Reformed Gamers! Join us as we brag on our wives, talk about Batman's dark $40 season pass, talk about our favorite instrument, the Yooka-Laylee and wrap up our look at the Xbox One and PS4 with the exclusive titles that are sure to whet your gaming appetite! We even check out some of YOUR favorite exclusive titles!
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Until next time, GG and Amen!
Hello and welcome to The Reformed Gamers! Journey alongside us as we continue comparing the Xbox One with the PS4, figure out which video game controller is the better zombie apocalypse weapon, answer YOUR questions and more!
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Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!
Welcome to The Reformed Gamers! Up this week we discuss the new Star Wars Battlefront, the worst video game character ever, how bad DLC is and help you determine which console to buy AND we book-ended this episode with YOU, dear listeners! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win one of two Mewtwo Smash Bros codes!
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Welcome to The Reformed Gamers, the #1 podcast featuring two reformed seminary students with guest appearances by a guy who can sound like Arnold Schwarzenegger! This episode we discuss favorite superheroes, talk about Guitar Hero Live, level up from words to sentences are hard difficulty and review Final Fantasy Type-0 HD and more!
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We'll see you next time on the Reformed Gamers!
Welcome to another exciting addition of The Reformed Gamers, the #1 podcast on the internet featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions and theology! In the line-up this week: acknowledging blessings, Nintendo's Amiibo conundrum, are ROMs illegal, our favorite colors and more of your questions!
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Welcome to The Reformed Gamers, the #1 podcast featuring two reformed gamers and Arnold Schwarnzegger (impersonations)! This episode the guys discuss things like iOS games, DeNA, religious freedom, state legislation, unicorns and much more! We even answer some of YOUR questions!
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We'll catch you next time on The Reformed Gamers!
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Reformed Gamers! Up this episode: taste-testing Thai snacks, the woes of trophy hunting, Nicolas Cage impersonations, discussing if Master Chief is a traitor or a hero, discussing if HD remastered games are good and more! We also answer more questions from YOU, dear listener!
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Welcome to The Reformed Gamers! Up this episode are discussions of raising twins, saying good-bye to games, Nintendo coming to iOS, if Christians should play games with demon characters in them, delayed games and more! We also discover what is the ONE game that everyone should play, as voted on by YOU!
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Welcome to the Reformed Gamers, the #1 podcast where you can eat steak & cake! Plugged in this episode is talks of legends, how to find your Christmas presents, bad Christian movies, why Batman Arkham Knight is rated M and more. We answer your questions in The Party Chat and discuss how Dragon Ball Z showcases how to make friends.
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Welcome back to another episode of The Reformed Gamers, the show all about theology, video games, $20 million dollar consoles and anything else! In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of trophy/achievement hunting, discuss why Batman's M-rating is not safe for kids and answer more of your questions in Party Chat! We share our predictions for E3, at least in part and we accurately predict the GOTY for 2015. So accurate that 30% of the time, we're right everytime.
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We joked but we weren't kidding about a double-stuffed, cheese filled episode! We review The Order 1886, Natural Doctrine, discuss idolatry, pick fights with robots and aliens. It's crazy, y'all.
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What's your favorite fast food restaraunt? How do you feel about DLC? Who would win in a fight between Gollum and Winnie the Pooh? Do we answer all of these? Eh, sort of. Join the Reformed Gamers as we talk about this, what we've been playing, why Majora's Mask isn't the worst Legend of Zelda game and more!
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The Reformed Gamers are back, Jack! Wait, who's Jack? Anyway! Join us as we discuss Dying Light, Life is Strange and how the content in both games may have a negative effect on people. We also talk about being liberated from the bondage of Destiny, discuss what makes a great first person game (that isn't Destiny), the recent shocker of news concerning Spider-Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe and answer questions from YOU, dear listener!
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Until next time, EYAAAAAAGGHH!!!!
The Reformed Gamers! Theology! Games! Happy Meal toys! Let's talk about how you can use Happy Meal toys with Smash Bros. What would you do if Nintendo called you for help with their new fighter on Smash Bros? Where them Christian video games at, yo?! Oh, and, Jonathan talks like a Disney character and we are answer more of YOUR questions!
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Join the Reformed Gamers and ARNUHLD as we talk about theology, gaming and action heroes! In the line-up this week: bad use of the word 'extortion', games that made us tap out, stock-piling Amiibos, charging $100 for an Amiibo and running to helicopters.
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The Reformed Gamers are back to talk about spending $2,000 on a NEW 3DS, relationship woes, rage quitting, answer questions from YOU in The Forum, what games Christians shouldn't play and we figure out just how well we know our Swedish Metal Bands!
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Welcome to The Reformed Gamers, the show all about video games, theology and tacos! Or whatever else we can think of. Join Logan and Jonathan as we talk about some of our favorite video games and how our faith in Jesus Christ has shaped the way we play games. This episode, we talk about what to do when you find out your spouse is a gamer! Also serving up some questions from you, the audience and learning what it means to walk.
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We'll see you on the next episode of The Reformed Gamers!