The Cosmic Alliance Gaming Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Cosmic Alliance
This is a bi-weekly, longform gaming podcast focused on one game per episode. Similar to a book club - we each play through the same game, and then discuss our initial reactions and thoughts! You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air.
As a warning - each episode will be filled with spoilers - and will probably be much more enjoyable to listen to after you have played the game yourself - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
This week, we discuss Resident Evil Village, and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Left 4 Dead 2, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Left 4 Dead 2 - Heavy Rain - Gears of War Timestamps: 00:00:57 - Our History With Game (and side tangents) 00:09:49 - Audio 00:29:46 - Visuals/Gameplay 00:53:35 - Story/Game Progression 02:07:03 - Glitches/Jankometer 02:11:10 - Final Thoughts/Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as Mediocre Game, an interesting set of games in our "What 'ya been playin?" segment, and our favorite game characters! Timestamps: 00:00:42 - Intro 00:12:22 - Insight Gain - Mediocre Games 00:29:42 - What 'ya Been Playin? 00:55:39 - Top Ten - Best Game Characters 01:51:00 - Bets! 01:59:10 - Outro
This week, we discuss Subliminal for PC, and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Resident Evil Village, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Resident Evil Village - Left 4 Dead 2 - Heavy Rain Timestamps: 00:01:27 - Our History With Game 00:09:14 - Audio 00:17:27 - Visuals/Gameplay 01:01:42 - Story 01:11:59 - Glitches/Jankometer 01:13:54 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as Seasonal Games and their effect on the industry, PS3 exclusives, and some games we have been playing! Timestamps: 00:00:38 - Intro 00:01:06 - Insight Gain - Seasonal Games 00:39:10 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:19:48 - Top Ten - PS3 Exclusives 02:24:06 - Bets! 02:35:03 - Outro
This week, we discuss Silent Hill for PS1, and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Superliminal, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Superliminal - Resident Evil Village - Left 4 Dead 2 Timestamps: 00:01:45 - Our History With Game 00:06:20 - Audio 00:24:45 - Visuals 00:43:02 - Gameplay 01:21:25 - Story 01:50:27 - Glitches/Jankometer 01:59:32 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. However, this episode we cover E3 announcements that intrigued or horrified us! Timestamps: 00:00:42 - Intro 00:02:46 - Overview of E3 00:48:07 - Top Ten Favorite Showings/Announcements 02:00:31 - Top Ten Worst Showings/Announcements 02:56:01 - Bets! 02:59:37 - Outro
This week, we discuss Animal Crossing for Gamecube, and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Silent Hill, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Silent Hill - Superliminal - Resident Evil Village (Wow, I know, a relevant game!) Timestamps: 00:03:53 - Our History With Game 00:21:53 - Audio 00:33:21 - Visuals 00:47:11 - Gameplay 01:40:15 - Jankometer 01:41:03 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as Bethesda's special sauce, the pinnacle of relaxing games, some awful GOTY formats, and may or may not mention Shrek. Timestamps: 00:00:38 - Intro 00:02:45 - Listener Emails 00:31:55 - Insight Gain - Bethesda's Special Sauce 01:03:14 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:43:30 - Top Ten - Relaxing Games 02:38:57 - Bets! 02:48:21 - Outro
This week, we discuss Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker for Gamecube/Wii U, and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Layers of Fear 2, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Layers of Fear 2 - Silent Hill - Superliminal Timestamps: 00:01:57 - Our History With Game 00:08:09 - Audio 00:18:30 - Visuals 00:54:53 - Gameplay (with a Mini Topic in there) 01:51:22 - Story (Progression in General) - 01:55:16 - Skip point for item mentioned in podcast 02:07:44 - Glitches 02:10:49 - Jankometer 02:13:28 - Final thoughts 02:17:24 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as speedrun cheating, copious amounts of Monster Hunter, and possibly a new entry into the Library of Legends?! Timestamps: 00:00:38 - Intro 00:02:39 - Random Game Segment 00:10:14 - Insight Gain - Speedrun Cheaters 00:38:27 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:25:25 - Top Ten - Games we SHOULD have liked, but did not 02:43:11 - Bets! 02:48:58 - Library of Legends Entry! 02:53:42 - Outro
This week, we discuss REZ for PS2/PS4, and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. Also a nice long bonus segment, apparently. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Legend of Zelda: Windwaker - Layers of Fear 2 - Silent Hill Timestamps: 00:01:43 - History 00:07:00 - Audio 00:18:41 - Visuals 00:30:31 - Gameplay 00:48:58 - Some Chill Random Conversation 01:20:54 - Final thoughts 01:21:24 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as hype vs anticipation vs loyalty, best boss battles, and a bonus segment on new game releases! Timestamps: 00:00:38 - Intro 00:02:39 - Random Game Segment 00:08:40 - Insight Gain - Hype, Anticipation, Loyalty 00:37:08 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:10:12 - Bonus Segment - What's Coming Out Soon? 01:31:08 - Top Ten - Boss Battles! 02:39:03 - Bets! 02:48:26 - Outro
This week, we discuss Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Rez, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Rez - Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Layers of Fear 2 Timestamps: 00:03:14 - History 00:17:28 - Audio 00:26:53 - Visuals 01:04:10 - Gameplay 01:51:19 - Story (Progression in General) 02:00:16 - Glitches 02:06:00 - Jankometer 02:14:15 - Final thoughts 02:17:22 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as new releases and their prices, intense horror games, and some random game goodness! Timestamps: 00:00:37 - Intro 00:01:51 - Random Game Segment 00:08:29 - Insight Gain - New Releases 70$ 01:06:26 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:12:28 - Top Ten - Horror Games! 02:23:52 - Bets! 02:28:43 - Outro
This week, we discuss Jak 3 and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - Rez - Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Timestamps: 00:01:42 - History 00:08:07 - Audio 00:30:18 - Visuals 00:37:50 - Gameplay 01:36:57 - Story 01:39:32 - Glitches 01:43:24 - Jankometer 01:44:32 - Final thoughts 01:48:52 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as the recent Playstation 3/Vita store shutdown, some new and old stuff we are playing, and the top 10 towns/villages in games! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:12 - Random Game Segment 00:05:24 - Insight Gain - Sony Shutting Down Old Stores 00:55:26 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:31:56 - Top Ten - Towns/Villages! 02:18:06 - Bets! 02:24:22 - Outro
This week, we discuss Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Jak 3, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - Rez Timestamps: 00:01:18 - History 00:14:09 - Audio 00:25:44 - Visuals 00:49:11 - Gameplay 01:12:06 - Story 01:22:48 - Glitches 01:30:39 - Jankometer 01:32:47 - Final thoughts 01:37:12 - Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as what "price memory" is, our favorite PS1 games, and terrible pre-order bonuses. Timestamps: 00:01:45 - Random Segment 00:03:38 - Insight Gain - Price Memory 00:28:29 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:04:10 - Why Are We Here... 01:56:00 - Top Ten - PS1 Games! 02:50:42 - Bets! 02:55:30 - Outro
This week, we discuss Full Throttle and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Layers of Fear 2 - Metroid Prime 2 Timestamps: 00:01:28 - History 00:15:44 - Audio 00:33:20 - Visuals 00:56:21 - Gameplay 01:42:04 - Story 02:00:26 - Glitches 02:01:35 - Jankometer 02:02:58 - Final thoughts 02:06:20 - Next Games and Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as game cheating devices of the past, our favorite guns/firearms in games, and store-bought monk cheese? Timestamps: 00:00:46 - Emails 00:20:47 - Insight Gain - Game Cheating Devices 00:41:05 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:21:18 - Why Are We Here... 01:57:26 - Top Ten - Guns/Firearms 02:38:59 - Bets! 02:44:26 - Outro
This week, we discuss Donkey Kong Country 2 and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Full Throttle, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Full Throttle - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Layers of Fear 2 Timestamps: 00:01:24 - Our history with Donkey Kong Country 2
00:05:15 - Audio Presentation (Music, Voice Acting, Sound, etc.) 00:16:14 - Tangent: Version played 00:21:41 - Visual Presentation (Graphics, Environment, HUD, etc.) 01:02:30 - Gameplay (Mechanics, Controls, etc.) 01:55:42 - Narrative (Mostly Boss Discussions) 02:10:46 - Other mini topics 02:16:40 - Glitches 02:17:50 - "JANK-O-METER" Rating 02:18:46 - Final Thoughts 02:22:10 - Next Episode Discussion & Outro
Welcome to the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode, we cover such topics as alleged terrible puzzles, some of our favorite PS4 games, and the kick-off segment for bets! Timestamps: 00:01:09 - Emails 00:11:50 - Insight Gain - Long-Term Game Access 00:31:50 - What 'ya Been Playin? 01:07:50 - Why Are We Here... 01:32:50 - Top Ten - PS4 Games 02:57:00 - Bets! 03:06:49 - Outro
This week, we discuss Fallout 3 and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Donkey Kong Country 2, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. Future games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Donkey Kong Country 2 - Full Throttle - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Timestamps: 00:02:08 - Our history with Fallout 3
00:05:12 - Audio Presentation (Music, Voice Acting, Sound, etc.) 00:35:15 - Visual Presentation (Graphics, Environment, HUD, etc.) 01:13:38 - Gameplay (Mechanics, Controls, etc.) 02:53:02 - Narrative (Major Story & DLC Spoilers) 03:56:54 - Glitches 03:59:05 - "JANK-O-METER" Rating 03:59:45 - Final Thoughts 04:02:57 - Next Episode Discussion & Outro
Welcome to the opening episode of the Aftershow! This is a chill-cast where we will normally have discussions of ranking things, friendly debates, and games we are playing. This episode is a prelude of sorts, where we talk about how we got into gaming, some of our favorite games, and a few hot takes might emerge. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:26 - Our Introduction to games 00:22:36 - Favorite Memory of Getting a Game 00:29:55 - Favorite Consoles 00:46:38 - Least Favorite Consoles 01:19:47 - Favorite Genres 01:38:21 - Least Favorite Genres 01:48:03 - Favorite Games/Franchises 02:10:34 - What We Look For in Games 02:37:38 - What Frustrates Us in Games 02:48:27 - Other Hobbies/Interests
This week, we discuss BioShock 2 (at great length) and our views on the mechanics, story, gameplay, etc. You can join in with us by playing along and sending an email to CosmicAlliancePodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and comments for us to read on air. Next episode is Fallout 3, so send any mail within a week of when this podcast airs. You can also get ahead and send any comments on future games as well. The next games are listed down below. Upcoming Games: - Fallout 3 - Donkey Kong Country 2 - Full Throttle - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Timestamps: 00:02:00 - Our history with BioShock 2 00:08:17 - Audio Presentation (Music, Voice Acting, Sound, etc.) 00:41:08 - Visual Presentation (Graphics, Environment, HUD, etc.) 01:07:08 - Gameplay (Mechanics, Controls, etc.) 03:13:34 - Narrative (Major Story Spoilers) 04:05:45 - "Minerva's Den" DLC 04:12:57 - Glitches 04:17:12 - "JANK-O-METER" Rating 04:17:40 - Final Thoughts 04:22:09 - Next Episode Discussion