We Were Gamers: Recent Episodes
Andy, JJ, Michael
Old friends reflect on their history with gaming and try to keep up while they grow up - games, movies, shows, and more.
00:00 Peanut Butter Chili Time
05:28 State of Marvel
11:22 State of Star Wars
22:13 What the...
25:04 Magic the Gathering: Spiderman
35:19 All Dressed
40:06 Dominion
43:18 Lorcana & More
00:00 Thunderstorm
07:12 Dragonlance
08:08 Chili Cook-off
17:04 Summer Games Fest
23:27 Xbox ROG & Silksong
27:36 Switch 2 & Mario Kart
33:10 Arkham Asylum
35:23 Tactical Breach Wizards
00:00 Andor to Rogue One (No Spoilers)
06:21 JJ Plays Hue
16:49 Andy Plays Tactical Breach Wizards
36:00 Michael Plays Arkham Asylum
43:02 Steam Deck
52:26 Anti-AI Chat
01:05 MLB
04:04 Hall of Fame
13:37 Literary Problems
18:23 The Personal Librarian
24:02 Expedition 33 Content
27:41 Trails Games
30:54 Jeanne D'Arc
38:14 Game Choices
39:14 Andy Assigns: Sonic Mania & Jotun
42:57 Michael Assigns: Animal Well & Hue
48:53 JJ Assigns: Tactical Breach Wizards & Arkham Asylum
00:00 MtG x Final Fantasy
05:58 Bruised at the Beach
08:33 Ancient Chinese Literature
17:47 Audiobooks
20:05 Thunderbolts*
26:46 Star Trek
31:57 Food & Appliances
40:21 Game Nudge
47:03 Laugh Tracks
00:00 Airplane Whoopsies
05:54 Conclave
22:42 Gundam Knowledge
36:54 Monument Valley 3
43:01 Champions of the Continent
45:13 Warzone Revamp
00:00 Action Button
03:40 Rhystic Studies
10:20 Magic: Deckbuilding Bug
16:09 The Last Spell
27:23 Champions of the Continent Update
29:43 Monument Valley 3: Update
34:48 Conclave
39:43 Invincible Season 2
00:00 Intro
02:03 Action Button Returns
13:35 Suikoden 2
20:05 Switch 2
35:30 The Papacy
39:58 Secret Level
49:32 Electronic Gaming Monthly
00:00 Intro
02:24 NPS Vacay
11:33 Home Renovation
16:02 Crosswords
17:34 Lightbulbs
19:15 Adding a Fourth
20:25 Tarkir Dragonstorm
26:35 Switch 2 Nintendo
43:35 Switch 2 Mouse Feature
46:06 Civilization 7
Magic the Gathering Arena deck building and drafting "tutorials" go a little bit haywire technically.
JJ advises return to the MtG Universe.
00:00 State of the Game
21:58 Secret Lairs and Hasbro Special Versions
54:20 Pack Openings
Ace every Xenos, brother!
00:00 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
18:04 Yardwork
20:05 Monster Train 2 Demo
24:43 Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasters
JJ and Andy Thunderhawk down into the Warhammer 40,000 Universe for some co-op Space Marine 2 gameplay.
01:16 Baseball Record
05:56 5070 Reviews & RTX Problems
12:51 FF7: Rebirth
20:26 PSP & PS5 Anniversaries
24:53 Switch 2 Pricing
27:20 Suikoden News
33:36 Walking Dead Finale
36:21 Castlevania: Nocturne
00:00 Friday
02:03 Past Opinions
04:11 MtG Check In
07:03 Food Court: Tuna Potato
16:02 Michael Reviews Post Malone's Cookie
33:31 ABS Baseball
43:20 Reacher 3
50:53 Castlevania: Nocturne
Does Bucky Barnes get social security? Guy gets the short end of every stick. Shout out to Sharon Tazewell.
00:00 Death Valley
07:12 Pupfishes
10:13 MtG: Aetherdrift
14:29 UB: Final Fantasy
31:48 FF7 Rebirth
43:30 Horizon Forbidden West
49:53 Captain America Brave New World
56:53 What if Season 3
02:43 Magic the Gathering
13:04 Civilization 7 Reviews
17:06 Horizon Cauldrons
28:24 That Football Game
41:00 Mission Impossible, The Sting, Conclave & Logan Lucky
Never forget about the new button.
00:00 A Basketball Rulebook
01:11 Magic the Gathering
12:24 Delicious in Dungeon
15:24 Vinland Saga
18:07 Delicious in Dungeon
19:49 Horizon Forbidden West
26:32 The Fence, Electric Progress
29:57 Switch 2
45:55 Civilization 7
00:00 Breakfast Food
15:15 Tea Time
18:34 Cookies vs Brownies
24:36 NNSS
39:35 Leveling Up: Fighting the Code
55:25 Outro
00:00 Strategy
01:05 Intro
04:28 Hop Water
12:21 Board Games
13:56 Secret Level
27:06 CotC New Beginnings
51:39 Magic the Gathering Preview
We recorded before a Switch 2 reveal and had a lot of wild guesses.
00:00 Intro
04:18 2024 Recap
05:25 AGDQ 2025 Recap
13:51 Astro Bot
17:33 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
30:33 Valkyria Chronicles 4
42:13 2witch Spec-ulation
55:39 Echoes of Wisdom
59:17 Swiitch Spec-ulation 2
It's that time of year: let's list things and reflect. Hidden in the episode this year are three top five game lists.
01:34 2025 Fire Season, Be Safe
04:52 2024 in Review
10:31 Andy: Balatro; But Why?
21:27 JJ: 40th Birthday Party
32:59 Michael: Sweeping Epics
43:57 You Should Travel
00:00 Intro
08:24 "Bad" Idea
11:39 Move Along Home
24:24 If Wishes Were Horses
27:27 Baseball in the 24th Century
33:30 If Wishes Were Horses Pt 2
37:42 HD Star Trek
00:00 2025 Preview
03:03 Monument Valley 3
08:56 Magic the Gathering Commander
22:34 Crab
28:54 F1 - Sergio Perez
31:03 Food Court
38:29 Game Awards
51:53 Hermits and X-Wings
56:09 Karate Kid and Cobra Kai
59:13 Secret Level
00:00 Michelle Yeoh & Wicked
10:19 F1 Season Finale
27:27 Rantasy Football
35:31 Vinland Saga
37:53 Octopath: CotC
43:05 Metaphor: ReFantazio
46:23 Zelda Echoes of Wisdom
50:51 Component Class Teaser
52:34 GameFaqs Polls
00:00 Steam Sale
02:42 Game Awards
05:55 Ubisoft Shutdown
10:17 Rantasy Football
26:33 Delicious in Dungeon
27:33 Metaphor: ReFantazio
36:10 Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom -
48:21 Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent
54:21 Outro
Happy Thanksgiving in the U.S.
00:00 Animal "Crackers"
02:06 Trick an AI Problem
04:23 Palm Springs (The Movie)
18:29 Agatha All Along
22:18 F1 - World Champion Status
35:46 Octopath Champions of the Continent: It's Alive
47:02 Delicious in Dungeon
52:13 Ranma 1/2
56:53 Rantasy Outro
00:00 Thanksgiving Pizza
07:20 Netflix Fight
10:14 Adulting: Aftermarket Oven Parts
24:15 Heritage BBQ
32:28 Rantasy Football
45:55 Fantasy Football Manager Game
48:43 Black Ops & WZ Problems
51:29 Tower 600 Case
54:33 Game Awards: Games of the Year 2024
58:13 Things of the Year
00:00 F1, What a Season!
17:55 Fantasy Football
25:41 Monster Train
28:09 Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo Music, Alarmo
47:42 Rebel Ridge & Bad Boys 3
We love those palindrome episodes.
00:00 Food & Production
05:35 Whiplash
12:15 Detroiters
18:13 Netflix Games
22:55 Echoes of Wisdom
40:53 Switch 2 News
46:29 Metaphor: Refantazio
51:14 Echoes of Wisdom
Is Zelda a Necromancer?
00:00 Italian Vacation
27:03 Hayao Miyazaki: Kiki's Delivery Service & Ponyo
31:51 Frank and Hank
33:09 Netflix Gundam Requiem for Vengeance
39:06 Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
46:06 World Series
49:06 Rantasy Football
50:19 Rotten Tomatoes Top 25 for 25
We all tried, but not very hard, so Backstreet's not back. Hats off to Nobuo Uematsu.
00:00 Food Court: Less Mess Burger
12:41 Donut County
19:07 Component Class: Cases
55:49 Not So Rantasy Football
58:07 Rings of Power
01:00:33 Echoes of Outro
Can you still be punk in our 40s?
00:00 Baseball
02:11 Old Concerts
08:00 Oreos
15:13 Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo
34:13 Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
41:53 Rantasy Football
54:30 Outro
00:00 MLB Playoffs
10:09 F1 2024 Update
18:15 Rantasy Football
33:43 Mor-eos
37:46 Space Marine 2
42:36 Beetlejuice 2
46:29 Star Wars Visions 2 & Tales of the Empire
52:08 Terminator Zero
54:08 Outro
00:00 End of Season Baseball
07:56 The Ohtani Ball
11:39 Coke Oreos
20:28 Oreo Cokes
29:11 CotC Tavern Talk
40:05 Sony Direct
41:49 Component Class: New Computer Pt 1
48:25 Padres Triple Play!
49:43 Component Class: New Computer Pt 2
56:02 Space Marine 2
00:00 - Axel F
02:40 - Emmys: Shogun
04:15 - Emmys: The Bear
11:00 - Chow Chow
14:00 - Fantasy Football Trade
23:50 - Horizon: Forbidden West
27:50 - iPhone Math
30:40 - Space Marine 2
Do I not know what a hamburger bun is?
00:00:00 Discord
00:03:21 Fantasy Football
00:08:20 Frank & Hank Update 1
00:10:21 4th Grade Math
00:20:32 Visions of Mana
00:25:12 Space Marine 2
00:00 Football Drafts
12:11 Curry Cup Noodle
14:27 Boil & Bottle Share
17:29 Water Heaters
26:02 Shogun
39:30 Harebrained Graft Announcement
44:53 Quantomania
51:48 Civilization 6
52:22 Tactical Breach Wizards
59:02 Frank and Hank
00:00 Food. Again: Burrito Pricing
06:32 Nintendo Direct: Sea of Stars, Balatro, Trails, Suikoden, Castlevania
28:45 Civilization 7 Preview
32:29 Civilization 6
46:52 Octopath Champions of the Continent
54:42 Outro & Teasers
00:00 Red Wine & Condensed Milk
05:07 Napa Valley
11:44 The French Laundry
33:28 Oregon Trail 2021
44:13 Trails Through Daybreak
00:00 Making Xbox Cloud Work
02:03 Olympic Breakdancing
05:36 Visions of Mana Demo
16:37 Mechanical Keyboard Well
27:21 Disney Catch Up
39:54 Batman Caped Crusader
44:15 The Bear Season 3
47:58 Elden Ring
02:04 Comic Con Wrap-up
24:43 Octopath: Champions of the Continent
32:09 Civilization 6
36:25 Steam Deck Attempt
43:13 Paris Olympics
56:38 Xbox Cloud Gaming Fail
59:44 Formula 1
1:31 Oven Surgery
10:00 Car Design
14:12 Civ 6 Deep Well
21:11 Next Gen Gamers
30:38 NES Championship & Physical Pricing
34:17 Comic Con
41:56 F1 Hungary
52:44 Octopath CotC 2nd Anniversary
00:00 Bottle Logic
03:10 Game Pass Price
06:20 Prime Day
11:23 Component Class Lite: Keyboards
20:22 Component Class Lite: Intel
26:02 Component Class Lite: Noctua & MRAM
38:33 New Steam & Logitech Software
44:03 Civilization 6
52:38 Elden Ring
57:31 NYT Puzzles
3:53 Kura Sushi
14:37 Cup S'Mores
24:25 Elden Ring
34:35 Civilization 6
40:58 Summer Games Done Quick: Starcraft, Peanut Butter Baseball & Balatro
45:53 Game Pass
54:15 F1 Silverstone
03:38 - Dog Preferences
10:49 - Steam Summer Sale Theory
15:38 - Animal Well & Steam Deck Controls
26:45 - Summer Games Done Quick
28:47 - Balatro (Andy Quits)
38:38 - F1 Austria
57:22 - Elden Ring
59:42 - Shogun Part 1
That’s some Fine chocolate cake…
00:00 Intro
03:40 Stretch Your Critical Muscles (Twin Peaks)
08 :20 Comic Con
15:08 Octopath Champions of the Continent
25:56 Elden Ring
31:57 Animal Well
53:16 Horizon Forbidden West
58:50 Summer Baseball in Full Swing
00:00 COTC
05:15 ELDEN RING
07:40 FURIOSA
18:00 BALATRO
22:45 THE NEW PC ERA; ANXIETY
38:10 TWIN PEAKS
43:00 FALLOUT
52:05 GODZILLA MINUS ONE
01:00:45 SCAVENGER’S REIGN
01:27 Diablo IV
11:10 Xbox Showcase
24:11 Balatro Vouchers
34:54 Elden Ring
38:23 Smoke Queen BBQ
45:37 Inflation
47:51 F1 Canada
02:28 Octopath: CotC
09:40 Balatro Aside
13:55 Starcraft & Stormgate
16:42 Balatro
24:10 Eiyuden
31:20 Pokemon Arceus
33:10 Astro's Playroom & Sequel
40:04 Chili Street Fair
54:56 Beverly Hills Cop
01:03:24 Furiosa vs Mortal Engines
00:00 Prices these Days
03:35 Cabbage Shredder & Knives
11:52 BBQ Review: Hickory & Spice
21:18 Leveling Up: Business Patience
26:24 The Party
27:59 MLB: Angel Hernandez
35:04 David Lynch
36:55 Road Signs
40:55 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
00:00 TV Time & The Big Party
05:53 Michael's 1st Pixar Fest
09:27 Octopath: CotC Big Updates
41:58 Mario Builder 64
50:35 Vampire Survivors
52:10 Tropic Thunder
01:01:55 MLB Braves v Padres
01:08:00 Outro
01:46 F1 Miami Apologists
22:34 Burgundy Wine Fridges
34:23 Dr Pepper Coconut
39:43 Eiyuden Mini Games
45:38 Horizon Forbidden West
52:06 Twin Peaks Season 3
57:19 Diablo IV
58:44 Vampire Survivors: Contra Operation Guns
"The gamers have won." -JJ, 2024
02:04 [No] Change for Helldivers
10:35 Change[s] for Diablo
17:55 Digital Plates
21:48 Flat Pastries
27:02 Pretendo (Yes, the Switch 2)
33:04 Balatro
48:38 Octopath Champions of the Continent
55:25 Documentaries: The Pez Outlaw & The Synanon Fix
00:00 Crossword Intro
03:36 Disneyland
17:26 La Corriente
26:41 Formula 1
38:28 Falconry
47:31 Balatro
56:12 Eiyuden
01:02:53 Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
01:06:11 Outro
00:00 Baseball, Again
14:03 Game "Tips"
25:17 iOS Emulators
32:46 More Balatro
47:45 X-Men Animated
00:00 Car Stuff
04:58 College Basketball
10:06 Schanuel v MLB
20:03 Helldivers 2
23:49 Balatro Patch Notes Live
51:58 Horizon Forbidden West
How to drop a space shuttle, because some umpires are bad.
00:00 Helldivers
04:06 Bottle Logic
08:44 F1 Drama Continues
16:52 MLB & Shohei
22:39 Baseball ABS System
29:48 Horizon Forbidden West
38:00 Balatro
55:53 Micro Center
00:00 We Know; the Audio
03:43 Steam Sale
05:58 Balatro
31:24 Nintendo Tactics: Unicorn Overlord
49:26 Octopath: Champions of the Continent
55:41 Station 11
01:01:27 Outro
An awaited email episode!
00:00 Spiced Coke: Yea & Nay
06:38 Deep Dish Slander / Food Rankings
10:17 Food to Work Ratio
16:48 Segments? No. Football? Yes.
20:21 Component Class: Monitors Intro
27:35 Helldivers 2
35:21 We Are Gamers: Infinite Wealth
38:10 We Were Gamers: Final Fantasy Naming
Evangelion Interlude
52:52 Spider-man Audio Mixing
00:00 Super Earth - Helldivers 2
14:46 Balatro
19:34 Champions of the Continent
27:22 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
31:22 Formula One, How much drama?
00:00 Stick Drift
03:21 HELLDIVERS 2
23:42 Palworld
25:41 Balatro
53:32 Champions of the Continent: New Weapons
00:00 Pro Batting Coach
07:28 Muffin vs Cupcake
12:04 Like a Dragon Animal Crossing
20:58 Palworld
41:48 Pokémon Concierge
43:05 FX Shogun
52:45 Blue Eye Samurai
56:39 X-Men '97
01:02:24 Outro
02:12 Large Football Game
07:00 His Dark Materials
24:44 Champions of the Continent
37:44 Apple Arcade Update
42:20 Yakuza Update
47:24 Hearthstone and Magic the Gathering
50:20 Outro
52:42 Not Done. F1
00:00 Atmospheric River
04:09 Ruby Controversy
27:19 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
32:06 Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name
36:57 Square Enix Slate
00:00 Intro Octopath
03:51 Mario Wonder
11:18 Super Mario RPG
17:19 Super Smash Bros Somehow
20:37 Spider-man Remastered
29:34 Diablo 4 - Season 3
38:59 Xbox Activision Blizzard
47:54 Deus Ex Embracer
49:27 industry Problems
58:27 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
1:02:30 Champions of the Continent Maintenance
01:23 Chastened Multiplayer
03:19 Palworld
06:25 Minecraft
07:45 Games Media Senior Moment
12:52 Pizza Quiche
19:58 Doggo Speed Run
23:40 WASD
29:31 Diablo 4 End of Season
41:40 Live Gacha - Tatloch Champions of the Continent
2:52 - Tetris Kill Screen
04:40 - Things of The Years Past
07:30 - JJ: Baldur's Gate 3's Best Moment
23:14 - Saving 27:13 - Failing Forward
29:31 - Andy: Make a List & Reflect
42:45 - Michael: Parent & Prioritize
45:40 - Things Come Back Around
51:17 - Curling
54:36 - Recap
JJ and Andy get to the fresh meat of Diablo IV and what makes it intriguing, and maybe a bit frustrating.
00:00 Subspace Catchup
13:22 Lower Decks Season 4 & Strange New Worlds
24:19 Episode 1
28:18 Episode 2
30:52 Episode 3 & T'Lyn
37:17 Episode 4
41:47 Episode 5
45:18 Episode 6
48:28 Episode 7 BaDgey
50:44 Episode 8
51:13 The Wonderful Finale Episodes
57:55 What it's All About
Andy and Michael task themselves with tile walking. A not-so-deep dive into Dungeon Encounters from Square Enix.
00:00 Not the Game Awards
04:26 Housekeeping: Star Trek & Diablo IV
07:29 Exponential Sandwiches & Bread of Theseus
23:29 Shhhh Oh Hey, the Dodgers Made a Deal
33:30 His Dark Materials Book 2
39:06 Baldurs Gate Act 3
42:38 Super Mario RPG
48:14 Champions of the Continent
53:32 Rantasy Football
55:53 Outro
00:00 More Turkey
04:05 Retro Question: Bring Back A System?
13:17 Diablo 4
19:24 Costco Pizza Criminal
26:38 Mystery Bag
46:45 Champions of the Continent
53:12 Fantasy Football
59:56 Octopath: CotC Part 2
00:00 Rantasy Football
04:19 Gaming News & Jet Force Gemini
11:25 Zelda Movie
21:14 Turkey Crowns & Texan Thanksgivings
35:30 Suikoden
36:50 Super Mario Wonder
46:34 CtA
47:40 Champions of the Continent
00:00 Rantasy Football
02:56 Housekeeping
04:08 Champions of the Continent
14:50 Super Mario Wonder
20:48 Diablo IV Part 1
22:59 Broncos Interstitial
25:59 Diablo IV Part 2
32:28 Horizon on Steam
37:05 The Retro Question: Switches and Buttons
44:21 His Dark Materials
51:57 The Marvels
57:49 Typewriter Outro
With Michael away, it's DIABLO NIGHT. Discussing a lot of Diablo IV. Why are there any heroes left on Sanctuary?
00:00 The Butcher
02:52 Graphics
06:09 Aspects and Gear
11:18 New Leveling System
14:59 Maps and Altars
21:04 Story
23:39 Leveling Theory
29:23 Battlepasses, World Tiers & Seasons
41:08 Sorceress Build
44:47 Blizzcon: Relaying Chris's Report
50:20 Castlevania Nocturne (w/ Spoilers)
55:21 Outro
00:00 Rantasy Football
07:38 Sony/Bungie Layoffs
15:47 Castlevania: Nocturne
25:26 Empire in Concert
33:19 The Retro question: Alarm Song
41:52 Diablo IV Beginner Advice
00:00 More Harebrained
08:02 Super Mario Wonder
19:21 Champions of the Continent
29:44 UCS Coffee Table
38:19 Bad Football
41:10 Rantasy Football
00:00 Mortal Kombat 1
02:03 The Retro Question: Sound Triggers
07:50 Microsoft - Activision - Blizzard - GamePass
16:56 The Layoff Season
18:25 Harebrained Schemes
22:21 The Pokémon Van Gogh Museum
28:52 Analogue 3D 64
41:13 Tears of the Kingdom No DLC
46:47 Oysters
57:06 Outro
58:10 CotC and Football
00:00 Gremlins
1:57 Tetris 99
5:34 Baldur's Gate 3
7:53 Armored Core 6 Balance Patch
15:51 Cartridge Era
26:19 The Witcher
37:00 Outro
00:00 AI Intro
2:34 Sony Hack
3:35 Net Neutrality
4:48 F1 Singapore, Japan & Andretti
15:22 Rantasy Football
21:13 Toy Story Football
29:47 Dungeons and Dragons Movie
33:24 Baldur's Gate 3
42:40 I Didn't Have Eggs
49:25 What Makes Us Old?
00:00 Old Men Yell About the Weather
02:17 Rantasy Football
14:03 Books vs Shows
28:58 Armored Core 6
32:03 JoJo Name Game
46:37 Outro
48:22 Champions of the Continent: Gameboard
00:00 Rantasy Football
11:47 Tea - The Order
15:16 Nintendo Direct - Remake Season
33:09 Mario Kart 8
36:40 Mario Party Superstars
39:52 Captain Toad - 2 Player
44:03 Armored Core 6
53:53 Stay in Your Mech
00:00 Inconsistencies
05:39 TV Disputes in 2023
09:13 Hawaii Football
17:13 Fantasy Football Returns
26:10 Tetris, Jumanji, Last of Us
31:26 Armored Core 6
45:38 Food Crimes
00:00 Intro
02:34 Component Class: Cpu Heat and Fan Curves
19:42 Beer Release
24:15 Phil Collins
35:50 Housekeeping
37:38 Bluesky
00:00 Milkshakes or Hamburgers
03:48 Blockbuster Smell-stalgia
06:04 New Rental Opportunities
13:41 Storm Recap
15:56 The Bear
22:31 Trails Time
23:40 Diablo 4
25:48 Four-Player Game Beef: WarioWare
34:02 Charles Martinet
36:22 Outro
37:16 Audio Delays
JJ and Michael talk about the latest in New York Times Games. Obviously we had to cover Trails while Andy was away and the plethora of games we don't have time to play.
00:48 Dragonlance
04:22 Copyright Wars
06:32 More Dragonlance
12:10 1st Anniversary: Champions of the Continent
31:11 No Clip's Vampire Survivors Documentary
41:06 Component Class: Mechanical Keyboards Part 1
54:52 Outro
01:14 Longevity, Or How to Annihilate $325 Million
02:57 365 Epsiodes: A Review
06:55 Comic Con 2023: Experiences
15:30 Comic Con 2023: Hollywood
25:24 Comic Con 2023: Final Recap
27:39 Rog Ally Problems
30:28 Aftermarket SSDs in Handhelds
38:01 Octopath: CotC 1st Anniversary Preview
01:20 Vacation to Utah
04:31 Vacation Rituals
08:35 Escape Room Games
13:45 Comic Con 2023: Striken
29:11 Comic Con 2023: Mental Prep
38:05 Comic Con 2023: Game Panels
41:34 Comic Con 2023: Hopes
46:59 Outro
00:00 Intro
02:23 So Long, Blaseball
05:32 Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Remake
15:09 Super Mario Bros. Wonder
25:54 Vampire Survivors
28:42 Sea of Stars
38:30 Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse
52:18 End of Pathfinder
57:21 Outro (Vacation)
00:00 Accidental Time Jump
02:31 F1 is Boring, but with Penalties
11:47 What is a Pretzel?
20:24 Email - Food Combos to Avoid
26:00 Car Repairs in 2023
28:33 Email - How did you settle on your car?
46:17 Old Man Take of the Week: Cars
52:02 Retro City Games Part 2
53:32 Octopath: CotC - Updates & Side Solistia
01:05:06 Mystery Game Pick
00:00 F1 Talk
04:34 IPs Never Die
07:40 FF XVI Demo
10:16 FFIX Remake
13:13 FFVII Remake
15:06 Ubisoft's Not E3
25:35 Diablo IV
37:49 Pathfinder
42:30 Yes, Champions of the Continent
00:00 Intros and Xbox's
03:06 Hotels
05:11 Is SGDQ Slipping?
16:20 SGDQ Runs
20:05 Old Man Take of the Week: Pokemon
23:16 Octopath: Champions of the Continent
32:35 Willow
34:47 The State of Streaming
44:52 F1 Spain Debacle
51:40 Outro
53:28 No E3
00:00 Champions of the Continent
01:37 Chairs, Yes, Chairs
03:52 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom & Jedi: Survivor
14:54 Lemon "Juice"
25:45 Marvel Snap
45:35 Disney+ & Willow
00:00 Software Gets Worse Over Time
08:49 Component Class: Asus AM5 Problems
26:42 Magic the Gathering Arena
29:26 Brandon Sanderson, Tress of Emerald Sea
33:41 Die Standing
37:06 Diablo 4 Open Beta
42:41 Voice Acting & Corey Burton
48:24 D4 Final Thoughts
50:02 BBQ at Heritage
57:48 Outro & Sale PSA
00:00 Baseball
13:13 In-flight Entertainment
18:01 A New Hope in Concert
20:03 Mic Problems and Fords
22:28 A New Hope Special Edition
24:53 Free Comic Book Cheat Day
28:24 Not Tears of the Kingdom - Korok Seeds
31:11 Champions of the Continent CotC
37:06 Apex Ranked
44:52 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Another throwback episode to when there was a huge Hasbro hullabaloo. Yes, they got dogged on quite enough at the time. Probably too much. But, we also had a much more nuanced discussion about the available models of business for consumer companies and where we would have hoped to see trends go. Many of our predictions, made in 2022, have held to be eerily accurate. Unfortunately.
00:00 Toys with the Kids
02:48 Pod Prep
04:41 Comic Con Special Edition
07:31 Catch-up Time
12:40 The Toy Buy Pullback
15:55 FOMO Toy Problems
18:26 Toy Decisions - The Awakening
28:33 Marvel Retro & Vintage Playmates
33:15 Seasons of Toys
36:28 Mando Helmet & Premium Collecting
43:13 The Problem with Haslab
1:08:15 The Razor Crest
1:14:38 The Problem with Kickstarter
1:26:05 Rising Costs, Predictions & Toy Politics
1:32:07 The Lucasfilm Solution
1:33:10 Don't Feel Helpless
Andy and Michael chat travel and play the XKCD “game” Escape Speed.
00:00 Intro
02:38 Escape Speed
10:21 Michael’s Travel Adventure
34:48 Escape Speed Finale
37:59 Travel Gaming Nostalgia: DS, 3DS, Game Gear, Etc.
46:00 Outro
02:24 Tea Kettles
04:01 Boysenberry Festival
07:12 Michelin Sushi
13:03 Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
21:51 Metroid Prime Remastered
35:10 Are Flashcarts dead?
40:12 Mobile Game Death
45:38 Octopath CotC
56:16 Outro
02:10 Leveling Up: Your Slippers
12:53 Aging Sour Beers are a Thing?
16:05 Ducks Swag Night
22:26 Retro City Games
26:59 DS Lite Excitement
33:13 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
41:33 Octopath: Champions of the Continent
00:00 Laser eyes
12:24 Crawfish
17:27 Michelin Experiences
31:00 Online Ordering
39:44 Samsung 980 Pro PSA
41:00 Apex Legends
44:24 Internet Community Economies
50:22 Octopath: CotC Update
59:17 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
01:02:27 RPGs & Outro
01:11 BASKETBALL
05:48 F1 MAYHEM
30:16 NIER AUTOMATA X OCTOPATH TRAVELER
42:28 THE 3DS: END OF AN ERA
Michael and Andy find a way to do another Steam Deck stream - playing Aperture Desk Job. Oh Grady, you rascal.
03:21 - We're Getting Older
09:51 - How to Adult in the Rain
22:17 - Wii U Step Challenge
25:25 - Nintendo Remakes
27:04 - F1, the Drama
49:01 - Spoiler Free Mandalorian
53:22 - Outro
While Andy is buried under a certain publicist's workload, JJ and Michael steer WWG into:
01:09 The Crossword
15:05 Octopath CotC: Drama, Towers, more
35:32 Yakuza Like a Dragon Ishin! (aka Steam Mapping Control Simulator)
47:10 Step Challenges
53:10 Outro
53:53 Dragonlace
JJ & Michael take the reins:
01:01 Food. Catering Adventure: Chinese Food & Wine.
08:54 Food. House of Fang.
11:15 CA Weather
14:36 Getting Tickets
20:05 Baseball Rule Changes
34:36 Blaseball
36:47 Hitman World of Assassination
44:45 Octopath Traveler CotC
49:24 Outro
In a strange amalgam episode, two weeks apart in 2022, Ken, Kit and Andy discussed the state of play in their toy collections. There's a break in the middle where the discussion shifts weeks and we talk about the "new" (at the time) game Turtles in Time. These original episodes were recorded just after 2022's Star Wars Celebration.
02:42 Andy's Bounty Hunter Cadre
11:00 Where are the toys?
18:37 (Not News) Jedi Survivor
23:00 The Grand Inquisitor - Hilarious in Retrospect
30:51 (More Not News) Jedi Survivor BREAK
32:42 Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time
51:22 Masterverse & Super 7 - Masters of the Universe and She-Ra
59:40 Realizations about Star Wars Vintage and Retro Lines
01:08:40 Marvel Super 7
01:10:05 The State of Invincible Collecting
01:18:28 Companies Killing Collections
04:24 Top Gun: Maverick
07:55 Nintendo Direct
11:53 Advance Wars
15:51 Metroid Prime Remastered
17:20 Nintendo Direct Part II
18:24 No E3
20:49 Sea of Stars
30:16 Overcome Inertia: Apple Arcade
32:40 Guildlings
34:06 Grindstone
38:58 Marvel's Midnight Suns
45:05 Outro
02:21 A Humbling Question
08:36 Component Class: Troubleshooting
17:55 Component Class: Github
25:26 Baldurs Gate 2 - Shadows of Amn
29:23 She-Hulk
34:30 Hitman World of Assassination Freelancer
00:00 Intro
01:25 Steam Deck + Retro Revelations
05:26 Ship of Harkinian
16:26 Vampire Survivors
22:28 Dungeons and Dragons
32:33 Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
44:12 Michael's Marvel Mania
52:54 The Sandman
56:22 Severance
59:41 Outro
JJ and Andy do a “final” look at the Steam Deck and Emulation situation and get Suikoden II running. Really, it’s an excuse to wax nostalgic and start a journey evaluating one’s possessions.
JJ and Andy take on "modding" the Steam Deck again, this time in MUCH better visual quality. Though, that doesn't mean things go smoothly with our attempt to Add Emudeck onto the handheld.
00:00 All the Problems
09:00 Marvel's Midnight Suns
10:51 How does this display work?
15:19 Actual Emudeck Install
34:34 Is the Steam deck a Switch? No.
42:19 Emudeck Exploration
50:50 The Problem... Fixed.
00:00 Intro
02:57 Snow Stuff
09:05 Your MMO Habits
17:18 Ocotpath CotC Real Feats
28:08 Dosbox
35:20 Owlboy
42:29 Marvel's Midnight Suns
55:24 Outro
00:00 Intro - Happy New Year!
01:01 Fancy Meal Anti-Order
09:15 Bourbon Minute: Black Steele & Trader Joe's
17:52 Lego Speed Champions Audi Quattro
22:14 Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
23:55 Vampire Survivors
35:08 Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
40:12 Bayonetta 3
45:31 Andor
59:46 The Witcher: Blood Origin
01:04:10 Action button Review: Boku No Natsuyasumi
01:06:52 Outro
00:00 Intro
02:24 Vampire Survivors - GotY
14:13 Oh No, Hot Sauce
Things of the Year 2022
17:35 Michael - The New Normal
22:05 JJ - The Remakes, Finally
28:18 Andy - It's Ok to Let Things Go - Hardware Edition
41:28 Octopath CotC THE Update is Arriving
54:44 Vampire Survivors Part 2.0
01:36 Shipping Stuff
03:36 The Game Awards & The Steam Deck
08:58 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
13:34 Earthblade & Hades 2
18:09 Microsoft Activision & The FTC
22:48 Dead Cells Castlevania DLC, Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo 4, Armored Core 6
28:44 Portal RTX
30:58 Vampire Survivors DLC
33:56 Bad Recap: Smash World Tour vs Panda Cup Drama
39:44 Octopath CotC Update
A fun-filled fiasco of friends finding out how to fiddle with frivolous settings menus.
JJ and Andy, left idle, decide it would be "fun" to get emulation running on the Steam Deck. Hey. It actually was. Learn a few things with us, enjoy the mistakes.
The real title is “Notify the Bank” but, I had to do it for the inside joke.
01:08 Spirited
02:49 Rings of Power
07:45 House of the Dragon
10:11 Andor
14:19 Phone Stuff
16:39 EMULATORS - Everything we could think of.
51:01 Octopath CotC
52:37 Emulation - Next Steps
57:20 Outro
00:00 X-Files
03:26 F1 End of Season
07:01 Warzone 2.0
13:38 Disney
23:32 Freddie Johnson
29:40 Brand Variations
37:48 Persona 5 Royal Guide
40:52 Reese's is the Answer
43:05 Change Something Inconsequential
46:20 Windows 11
50:51 Octopath Update
57:40 Outro
00:00 29 Degrees
03:36 Mastodon
07:22 Ohtani vs Judge - The Baseball RPG
24:28 Blaseball
28:57 Octopath CotC Update
39:03 Forza Advice
42:43 The Witcher News
45:00 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
49:39 Formula 1 Drama Time
59:00 Outro
02:01 A New Food Rule Proposal
14:18 Mothership
24:32 The Apple Advocation
37:22 Reading Reviews
49:30 Game Guides
00:00 Sofi Stadium
08:14 Football on Monday Night
11:30 Stanford Football
16:54 Pizza Party
20:27 Project Motivation
28:33 Monkey Island
30:57 House of the Dragon
36:18 Persona 5 Royal
40:30 Octopath: Champions of the Continent
00:00 Intro
01:07 Fantasy Football
10:30 Sports!
11:40 Return to Monkey Island
21:15 Azure: Trails from Zero
30:56 Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
54:41 Outro
00:00 Windows Update
03:24 Formula 1 Season Recap
24:27 Whiskey Weirdos
43:15 Welcome to Wrexham
51:22 Andor: A Star Wars Set of Movies
52:32 Prey: Comanche
56:24 Octopath: CotC
1:00:23 MNF & Outro
00:00 Food Crimes Breaking Rule 1
04:51 Overwatch 2
08:56 PS5 DualSense Edge Controller
14:02 Astro's Playroom - Japan Studios & Team Asobi
24:31 Xenoblade 3
30:09 Octopath: CotC
36:43 Moon Knight / Marvel
49:16 Andor
51:08 Rings of Power
53:35 Lower Decks
57:09 Outro
01:54 Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
08:56 Food Minute: Hot Sauce, Sushi, Waffle Irons
15:19 Suikoden Remaster
18:36 Consoles and Collectibles: What are Old games?
1:00:50 Outro
1:11:45 Asteroid Swatting
00:00 Intro
03:08 Champions of the Continent "2 Minute" Update
14:07 Food Should Have Apps Not Apps
19:03 Whiskey, Everything You Need to Know
47:58 Goodbye Eaglemoss Hero Collector
49:21 EVGA's Insane Announcement
00:00 Lightsabers?
02:57 Catch Up with Ken
09:26 Middle of the Night
11:11 Marvel Check Up
23:13 Spider-Man No Way Home
01:09:52 MCU Thoughts
01:19:56 D23
01:28:22 Octopath CotC
00:00 Windows
03:26 F1 Returns with Drama
22:48 Fantasy Football
37:41 No Way Home
56:16 Kingdom Hearts PS4
59:47 Xenoblade Chronicles 3
1:00:32 Champions of the Continent
1:04:05 We Goofed, Food Edition
00:00 Let's Get Organized
03:05 Where have we really succeeded at food?
19:55 RPG Equipment Theory
29:20 General Champions of the Continent
43:49 Xenoblade Chronicles 3
56:37 BattleTech 3062
00:00 Baseball? Yep.
07:03 In-Person Food Times
09:42 E-Bikes E-Mails!
31:38 Also Yep. Champions of the Continent Content
00:00 Intro, The Last Tech Problem
03:28 New E-Bicycle
12:18 Nm
15:09 The Sandman (Spoiler Free)
22:59 The Dark Knight Returns
33:46 Henry Cavill
40:10 Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent
1:00:58 Outro
00:00 Forza Horizon 5 Corrections
02:31 Intro
05:35 Trails from Zero New Features
10:56 Xenoblade 3 Mistakes
13:14 Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
48:14 Super Punchout
52:00 Battletech 3062
01:01:56 Outro
00:00 Intro
06:53 We Convene "The Food Court"
15:08 Octopath: Champions of the Continent
36:37 FF7 Remake
38:18 Dragon's Dogma
45:18 Forza Horizon 5
50:34 STEAM DECK
54:56 Pixel Junk Monsters
59:25 F1 Hungarian Gran Prix
01:09:20 Octopath: CotC Part 2
00:00 Intro
00:45 Comic Con 22
08:07 Exciting Con Things
14:30 Con-flation - Where's KEN?!
22:00 Business Shifts
28:45 Nina West Show
32:36 F2P Octopath
33:06 Forza Horizon 5
48:20 Toaster Strudel
49:25 "Humanity's Greatest Creation"
01:14 Bioware’s Good Move
04:15 Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Finale
19:43 Suikoden
23:16 Stranger Things Season 4
54:17 Comic Con 2022
56:44 Eiyuden Hangout
00:00 Ants!
04:00 Comic Con
06:25 Food Ruling: Poptarts
21:52 TMNT Shredder's Revenge
24:36 Ubisoft Games
28:52 Physical Games
35:44 Eiyuden & Shinsekai & Camping
38:46 Titan Souls
41:11 Transistor
44:23 Vampire Survivors
46:52 Final Fantasy VII Remake
52:37 Gregory Peck's Son
53:31 Formula 1
01:01:28 Sharegrid
01:02:56 James Webb Telescope
SGDQ 2022
Food Poisoning
Public Transit
Baseball Behavior
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Eiyuden: Rising
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate Daemonhunters
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Formula D
If you’ve got science or feelings, this is the podcast for you.
How to Shop
Tank Printers
Disney AND Pixar’s Lightyear
Eiyuden
Spiritfarer
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate Daemonhunters
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Formula One - Canadian GP
They put the properties in the context menu!
02:30 Convene the Rules Committee
10:15 Top Gun: Maverick
14:25 Sonic 2
17:25 Obi-Wan Episode 5
27:54 PS5 Controller Mod
33:26 Eiyuden
42:12 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate Daemonhunters
53:23 Torin's Passage
57:53 Formula 1: Baku
01:07:03 Outro
00:00 Mic Check
01:08 Neck Pain Naptime
02:53 PS5 Puck Stand
08:51 PS5 SSD Update
11:18 PS5 HDR My Eyes!
18:12 Astro's Playroom
21:03 Eiyuden Crash and NZXT Cam
27:29 Eiyuden Chronicle Rising
30:20 Spider-man Remastered for PC
39:46 Metal Slug
42:26 Mopey-Wan and the Internet
58:26 Yea... Morbius...
00:00 Intro
02:33 House Projects And Foibles
08:24 Star Wars Celebration
15:51 Kenobi - Disney+
28:33 Marvel Snap Beta
44:35 Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
47:23 PS5 Setup, PS4 Shutdown, PS Vita??
57:15 Songs of Conquest & F1 Monaco
01:07:47 Outro
00:00 Cruisin’ and Campin’
07:19 Food Crimes Against Ice Cream
13:28 F1 - Spain
20:54 Adulting & House Stuff
24:19 Kotaku’s “Article” about XBox Game Pass
35:18 Eiyuden Rising
41:38 Triangle Strategy
47:07 Sonic
51:57 Dragonlance: The Cover
56:28 Outro
00:00 Intro
02:32 Camping
04:41 Golden Gate Singing
07:45 Heroes of Might and Magic
23:12 Eiyuden Chronicle Rising
42:23 Enter the Gungeon
47:11 WB Multiversus
52:16 Outro
00:00 Intro
01:31 Adulting - Washing Machines
06:21 Square Enix Sell Off
19:15 Laptops & Customer Service
29:14 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
30:21 Rogue Legacy 2
41:06 Vampire Survivors & Steam Deck
44:02 Component Class: Re-installs & Storage Future - NVME, M2, SATA
01:01:26 Outro
01:02:25 Formula 1 Miami GP
Component Class. The whole time. Just Component Class. It’s wonderful news, Michael completes the trifecta. We’ve all built new PCs. Hear us go through the latest build and reminisce about all three buildouts, what we learned and what’s next.
Another Super Busy Week: A little bit more F1. Michael and Andy struggle with some food. Andy gets to towing. Michael and JJ have a wonderful time in Lego Star Wars. And, what is Dungeons of Dreadrock?
Cricket; Schumacher; Fantasy F1; Baseball; Jon Bois's Secret Base; Ballmer's Peak; LEGO Blue Milk; LEGO Star Wars; Triangle Strategy; Warzone; NFTs
00:00 Intro
01:31 Yes, More F1
10:47 What is a Nacho?
20:05 Triangle Strategy
32:37 LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
47:10 Outro
50:32 Formula E?
00:00 Food: Avocado & Danish Herring
05:32 LEGO
12:32 Påskebryg - Easter Beer
14:42 Formula 1 - Drive to Survive
44:59 Return to Monkey Island
50:05 Yea, Formula 1 Part 2
53:21 Outro
In this episode JJ and Michael discuss food (possibly criminal food), Crossword puzzles, a bit of news, and other fun topics while Andy is away.
See One; Do One; Teach One:
00:00 Intro
02:05 JJ built a thing.
08:29 Kaycee's Mod is released.
10:54 Component Class: Fans Part 2, the clarifications.
16:56 Elden Ring.
24:47 Checkpointing and level design in shooters like Modern Warfare 2019.
38:54 900 Korok Seeds.
48:30 Witcher 4, Epic Games & Outro
Back to the Normal Practicalistism:
00:00 Intro
01:12 Michael's Build Plan
03:36 ITCH.IO Bundle
05:50 Component Class: Fan Stuff
19:15 Aperture Desk Job (Steam Deck)
29:41 Elden Ring and JJ
47:56 Breath of the Wild
49:37 Nintendo Online Missions
53:03 The Last Duel and the Truth of Truth
01:04:32 Outro
Michael, JJ and Andy wax nostalgic about what we've done and haven't done in six years of hanging out on We Were Gamers.
00:00 Intro
04:42 Itch.io Ukraine Bundle
07:41 Six YEARS
12:06 The Prompt
13:21 JJ's Podcast Experiences
21:45 Andy's Podcast Experiences
40:51 Michael's Podcast Experiences
48:51 Outro (Not the Finale)
Collect Time.
00:00 Intro
02:38 Law & Order Returns
11:42 Emails: Joker & Screen Tearing
13:09 Component Class: Cases, Heat, Drive Mounts
26:39 Elden Ring
45:53 JJ's Elite 2
52:22 Loop Hero
55:03 Outro
Kit and Andy finished the first season of Prodigy, with hopefully many more to come.
00:00 Toys
04:37 Star Trek Animation
12:14 Prodigy Impressions
16:26 Kobayashi Maru
24:32 First Con-tact
32:55 Time Amok
46:29 A Moral Star
01:16:11 Season 1 In Review
00:00 Computer Talk: Storage and Mobos
08:26 Vampire Survivors
27:21 Mario 3D World
32:28 Inscryption: Kaycees Mod
41:23 Book of Boba Fett
53:28 Snyderverse
01:01:16 Joker
01:04:34 Housekeeping
00:00 Rodan
04:42 Rogue One
07:42 Farce
10:44 Predictions
12:14 Boba the Side Character
15:57 The Bad Blue Man
20:58 Book of Boba Fett
26:32 What is it?
30:40 Vintage & Interactive
40:01 Podcast Death
43:50 Emotional Time Travel
51:54 Luke and Grogu… Attachments
01:02:28 Hawkeye
01:06:07 Not a Good Guy
01:13:05 The Music
01:16:48 "Final" Thoughts
01:32:07 Keeping House
Rappers, football players, gamers... they old.
00:00 That Big Football Game
06:34 That Big Halftime
11:36 Component Class: G-Sync
18:37 Nintendo Direct: Front Mission, Speedstorm, Mario Kart 8, Chrono Cross, Live-a-Live
30:31 Inscryption Part 3: The Finale
48:52 Loop Hero
51:08 Vampire Survivors
55:44 Advance Wars
59:42 Outro
In a never ending theme, the pod starts plagued by audio issues.
02:31 Windows 11 & Random Pains
05:59 Chili Cheese Keg
10:12 Wordle
18:02 Large Football Game
28:05 Sopranos, Everybody Wants to Be a Gangster
40:13 Disney's Dark Souls 3
50:31 Inscryption
53:10 Youtube Upgrades
Kit, Ken and Andy just kept talking after a Carbon Scoring...
00:48 Godzilla, Kong, Godzilla vs Kong
15:45 Streaming
20:20 Gareth Edwards
22:42 The Witcher
27:25 Book of Boba Fett
Can the Bungie Sony deal work out well? What would Jason Schreir think about it? What does the true Inscryption look like? How many ways are there to do something one way?
00:35 - Food Time: Girl Scout Cookies
04:44 - Sony Bought Bungie
09:18 - Press Reset, the Book
22:07 - Inscryption: Act 2
39:07 - Deathloop
45:57 - Link's Awakening (Switch)
52:22 - Boba Fett Episode 5
Is the Future as interesting as the Past? Jefe, what is a Plethora? Who is this Giant Wookie? Come join Boba and the Technicolor Dream Crew and get some answers. Andy, Ken and Kit discuss Episodes 1-4 of Book of Boba Fett and the future of the show. Listen to our Precise and Correct predictions for Episode 5 and beyond.
04:07 - DVD Packaging: Ninja Turtles and Ghostbusters
07:34 - Streaming & Digital Transfers
17:38 - Boba Fett's Black Series Helmet
24:54 - Book of Boba Fett Episodes 1 & 2
01:01:45 - Book of Boba Fett Episodes 3 & 4
1:33:30 - Episode 5 and Beyond Predictions (Shockingly Accurate)
01:28 - Production Minute with The Lucky Carder
05:09 - JUST EGGS
08:40 - EMMI in Smash
10:17 - Microsoft & ActiBlizz
30:30 - NASA Webb Telesccope
34:57 - Matrix 4 (No Spoilers)
36:25 - Inscryption, Wow!
Kit, yes Kit!, and Andy give a good amount of thought to Prodigy, Lower Decks and the State of Trek. Plus, toys on subspace transmissions?
04:00 - Trek Animation
09:03 - Star Trek Prodigy Season 1 Part 1
47:52 - Lower Decks
58:44 - The State of Trek (Discovery's Problems)
1:11:25 - Trek Toys (& MotU)
JJ and Andy catch up on the 90s with The Matrix and Magic the Gathering.
01:32 No Passing Lanes
03:30 The Disneyland Problem
17:52 Battered Bastards of Baseball
20:28 Matrix 1, 2, & 3
36:50 Epilogue GB Operator
45:03 Magic the Gathering MTG Arena
00:45 AGDQ twitch.tv/gamesdonequick 03:40 Sonic Mania - Sonic Games Are Hard? 07:38 Hearthstone Mercs, Oops. 12:29 Magic the Gathering Arena 19:27 Disneyland, Where's the Fun? 28:43 Boba Fett, Who Are You? 31:19 He-Man Revelation Part 2 42:03 Gareth Edwards's Godzilla 2014 46:17 The Rules of a Food Crime
Andy, JJ, and Michael focus a lot on changes made in 2021, corporate and personal, in the annual "Things of the Year" insights. From HBO to Elite Controllers and even new Horizon(s), we take an introspective look at the past and the future.
Segments: 09:05 - Michael: Horizon Zero Dawn (Sony's PC Push) 23:31 - JJ: Streaming at Home 37:15 - Andy: Proper Tools and Toys (The Elite Controller)
While Andy plays Loop Hero and Michael plays Inscryption, we have a little end of year chit-chat. "What can't you add avocado to?" "A food item you wouldn't mind every day?" "What Bud is for me?" "The Sopranos?" Mostly, it's a discussion of the games we're trying out.
Michael and Andy finally bring you the finale, years in the making - Portal 2. The video is on Youtube if you’d prefer to know what “this” and “that” are since some of these puzzles flabbergasted us pretty well.
With a host of problems and a Frankensteined PC, we make it work as best we can this week (Apologies for delays and audio issues). JJ leaves and it all goes wrong. Component Class: How to and not to handle unexpected setbacks in your PC build. Also, Michael and Andy try to overthink something simple: 4 Games, 2 Questions.
Have you ever had a food ruined in a good way? Can you Baba is You? How many loops should a Loop Hero take? And, oh, JJ built a computer!
Segments: 00:01 Ruined Breakfasts 10:48 Component Class: JJ's Build & Emails! 42:26 Baba is You New Levels 49:23 Loop Hero
Thanksgiving was missing good Food Crimes, so we took a user submission. Andy quizzes the others on their Dune book knowledge (Spoilers). Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping leads to a Mini-Component Class. And, JJ and Andy try out that Halo multiplayer!
Segments: 05:05 Food 14:59 Dune 42:36 Mini Component Class 48:18 Halo Infinite 58:19 Wrong Answers
Or maybe, never was. Who can say? Back problems. Red Wing Iron Rangers. Pronunciation. Component Class - A complete parts list. Game Pass. Halo Infinite. Diablo 2 Resurrected. And Metroid: Dread. And, introducing, Wrong Answers Only.
We Discuss: Tim Roger's Action Button's "Review" of Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Lance Time Travel, EMAILS, and Component Class last week has led to Component Buying this week (with more to come).
Spurred on by some recent "acquisitions" through a truly legitimate retailer, the building bug has struck us all. And, the intel releases coming this month... tomorrow in fact... are also a hot topic. Come for the rundown on RAM CL Drama and stay for the hottest PCI-E takes. Who's targeting what on the PC Part Picker lists?
Oh, Mylanta! What a film. What a way to end a franchise. What did we actually experience? Our thoughts on the end of the Evangelion Rebuild films and the ride we've taken over the last few years.
I seriously don’t know what to type here. JJ, Michael and Andy discuss Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo. A film so defying of description maybe even it is an Angel?
Andy and Michael compare notes on what travel is like during these times. Star Wars: Visions gets its final nod. What If? we talked about What If? And, A Tale of Crows disappoints, harshly. Don't count out Luigi though.
Andy, Kit and Ken liked the Bad Batch. But do we like it more than Toy Talk? Listen and find out!
Michael and JJ rank the Star Wars Visions episodes after talking about some video games with cards in them, Nintendo Direct news, and more.
Andy, JJ and Michael finish their "deep thoughts" on Evangelion 2.22 and where we could go next. Andy tried Dark Crystal Tactics & Halo Infinite. Michael has jumped into a classic: Kingdoms of Amalur. And, JJ just can't get over the Mario Movie.
JJ and Andy watch a host of new trailers that dropped on Star Trek Day for the 55th Anniversary Celebration. And, Lower Decks has returned!
Yes, we got back back in the robot and explore the second part of the Rebuild of Evangelion - Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance. It's WILD. So much so that we ran out of time to discuss it all. Also: Warzone and Mortal Kombat, as promised.
Shinji, get back in the robot. We develop a whole new thesis about what could be the Cruel Angel's Thesis. Yes, we did it. We have taken the LCL plunge and returned to Tokyo-III. The Rebuild of Evangelion watching has begun as we discuss Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone - a familiar ride, with a lot of new twists.
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. Also, Mechwarrior, Fantasy Football, and Monster Train.
Can I interest you in a discussion about phone plans? No? How about what to stream instead? Yep, more Netflix and HBO shows we're thinking about watching. On to games though, last week was the 30th, yes 30th, anniversary of the SNES - so we had to feel old and nostalgic for a bit. Games: Monster Train & Doom 2016!
There were so many games in our past week, we had to do a Lightning Round: Evo Explores, Mekorama, What the Golf, & Farm Simulator 19. Plus, Michael regained his Greak Memories of Azur. JJ gets back into an old Yakuza habit with the newest game. And, Andy waxes on too long about Monster Train and Slay the Spire.
The new Masters of the Universe sequel cartoon prompted a long pod about TOYS. Andy got some of the new MotU Revelation line, Kit has been keen on the MotU Origins line, and Ken gives us a MotU toy history lesson. Plus, someone reveals deep feelings for Teela and Orko finally gets his due. Lawsuits prompt us to forget Bad Batch and instead discuss the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And, after the "end" MORE TOYS, specifically a journey through the jets of Transformers.
This week: Masters of the Universe Revelation (spoilers), EA customer service, tech problems, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Celeste.
How to free up 150 gigs in an instant; no, not uninstalling Warzone... Michael makes an MLB moment. JJ gets into the GAS and tries more Fallen Order. Plus, an in-depth look at Game Pass for PC.
Blaseball's world has collapsed, maybe in on itself. JJ gives us the rundown. Plus: What the Golf? (not really golf), Trails of Cold Steel 4, Breath of the Wild, and Jedi Fallen Order all graced our gaming screens this week. And, in hardware we debate The Elite 2.0 controller and the Playdate handheld.
We maybe went a little bit stream happy and watched a lot of shows, old and new: The Expanse, Masters of the Universe, and Castlevania. Andy tried Bomberman Online so you don't have to. And, what's the new tricks in Chapter 4 of Celeste.
There's no shortage (pun) of news this week, especially when it comes to wings and cars. Also, we talk about phone hacks, the Xbox Elite 2 controller, and the Steam Deck.
JJ and Andy contemplate the unique Original Series Episode All Our Yesterdays from the ill-fated third season.
CELESTE! - plus Vacation, Fridge Repair, SGDQ, turbo buttons, and the grand finale of the Component Class on Controllers.
Disneyland is a vastly different experience but Andy and Michael still enjoyed their time. Micheal leads a discussion of the mouse, no not Mickey. And, Part TWO of Component Class: Controllers. Is there to be a part three?!
Cassette Tapes, Tacos, Beemers, Baseball, Monster TVs, and 2D Metroid, what year is it?! The Nintendo Direct sent us back to the past for this week.
With Andy out this week, Michael and JJ talk about current events! Currently that means E3! We recorded before Nintendo so we made some predictions, we were probably wrong! But there is tons of discussion of new games coming out from Microsoft (Halo Infinite, Gamepass everything, Starfield), Square Enix (Guardians of the Galaxy, Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters), Ubisoft and others!
Talking about Controllers is just too fun, so here is Part One: Talking about first party and aftermarket controllers, layouts, preferences, light history, and integration. Component Class makes its triumphant return. Also, The WWG crew and families finally had the fated Wing Challenge cook-o-thon get together. Hear all the wonderful flavors... and the not-so-wonderful spicy chip.
Re-loving the Deep Space Nine Season 7 classic "Take Me Out to the Holosuite." Who are the lessons really for?
Emails! (Monitors, Super Switch Pro, VPNs, & Password Managers) Andy drools over a new TV. JJ and Michael have a Trails summit.
JJ washes his car to sit in traffic. Michael braves a variant of the Luther at Knott's. And, Andy tries to uncramp his thumbs. On this riveting We Were Gamers, we give a good amount of time to Horizon Zero Dawn as well.
Andy revisits the darkest corner of the MCU (Hulk) and a very bright one too (Captain Marvel), while JJ reviews the reimagined Four-Hour Justice League. Michael and JJ chat Horizon Zero Dawn after having completed Yakuza 5. We ponder the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. There's a good amount of Trails series updates. And, thanks to a provoking article on Nintendo News, we debate the true meaning of Genres and where we see the "review industry." Maybe games are mostly just good now?
Kit, Ken and Andy sit back for a few hours to discuss The Bad Batch’s overall feel so far in the young new Disney+ show. Also, we commiserate at the sad state of the collector market and if toy collections are even still for the fans.
Comics Expert Ken joins us for an episode solely focused on the shows: Invincible and Falcon & Winter Soldier. Other than our normal tangent shenanigans, that's seriously it. Spoilers.
Some busy weekends of fun and work get us deep into the BBQ prep for summer. And when you're talking BBQ, it's time to talk about Flavor Town, yes, the actual one. JJ gets a brand new set of wheels. Michael explores the Moon Doors. And, Apple and Epic are duking it out "in" court.
And now our watch has ended, not with a bang but with a whimper. Mash-ups aside, JJ and I share in our disappointment in Discovery's slapdash ending. Listen in and we'd love to get some opposing opinions to debate.
In This One: Nvidia Filters, Call of Duty Warzone, Mad Max, Homeowners Minutes, Horizon Zero Dawn, Collection of Mana (Final Fantasy Adventure), Yakuza Dance Battles, Legend of Heroes Trails in the Sky the Third, Mortal Kombat, and Invincible!
Miniature Component Class about the usefulness of a PCI-E port vs USB-C for computer expansions. We had a heck of a time buying limited items like Beer and Analogue NT Mini & Super NT. Michael gets his DLC on in Horizon and Andy keeps diving into Smash. And, we get to chat about the Wonderful first five episodes of Invincible on Amazon Prime.
Not Blaseball, actual real life Baseball talk about hilarious plays occurring as the season begins. Michael explores Taste of Disney. Andy pre-lives First Contact Day. And plenty o' games too: Disco Elysium, Smash Ultimate, Fantasian, and Horizon Zero Dawn. Also, tank printers?
Michael and JJ love Loop Hero, listen for some more advanced strats. Also, a few admissions of defeat from Andy lead-in a podcast of dour news: EVO, PS3 and Vita Stores, Blaseball and even Mario can't escape. Did you want to know what Apple Arcade is like or how to use a controller on your phone?
Visualizer Improvements to be made, but enjoy the updated look! Michael loads up on gourmet adventures during the Knott's Boysenberry Festival and a trip to Carthay Circle. JJ expands our minds with a look a Loop Hero. We discuss the Raya and the Last Dragon release. And, Andy boots up a functional Sega Saturn; was it a good game system?
Two Hundred and FIFTY main pods. Wow! We come with all the hits: Food Crimes, Blaseball, Wandavision, Tetris, Search Engines, The New Switch, and Raw Clothing.
A busy episode about: Murlocs, Mars, Pliny the Younger, Sony’s game slate, Oddworld, Wandavision, Call of Duty, and even the return of Blaseball.
Kit lets his Miyagi flag fly as we all fawn over the wonderful reinvigoration of the Karate Kid franchise. Part 1.
PSA: Clean your dusty PC! Andy got some unsolicited advice about his SCUF controller. "Blizzconline" happened this past weekend; revealing Diablo 2 Resurrected and more. Nintendo had a Direct. And, we're all caught up to episode seven of Wandavision.
Andy joins the standing crowd and tests out a high end controller - The SCUF Vantage 2. Michael gets into the future with Horizon Zero Dawn. And, JJ brings us tale of two new board games: Splendor and Tiny Towns.
Jam packed with fun news stories this week: Graphics Card scalping (not by us), Goldeneye's HD remake, and more. Michael tries Balan Wonderworld Demo. JJ got Future Connected in Xenoblade Chronicles DE. And, we have a lively debate about Donkey Kong 64. Donuts.
Michael lands on the worst pun of all time. Wing chat returns on Jolene's Wings + Beer. Andy caught up with Saitama in One Punch Man Season 2. JJ explains Stocks. And, we all bag on Google (and kind of the Australian government too).
CES shows us the future is here, with homemade soft serve. Andy tests the limits of a lox and bagel. And we've been busy with a bunch of games: Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles DE, Total War: Three Kingdoms, and even Call of Duty: Warzone.
Leveling up our homes with new projects in the new year, so we took a stab at emails! Also, Disney has opening up the door to new Star Wars games and even Indiana Jones with the creation of Lucasfilm Games. JJ and Michael fawn (deservedly) over Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Wonder Woman 1984 Major Spoilers Warning.
Andy's cancelled vacation plans lead to a deafening purchase. AGDQ runs happened and we loved seeing Celeste, Sonic Mania, Pokemon, Sekiro and more. JJ proves that the Total War series may not be everything we remember. We take a deep dive into Tim Roger's Tokimeki Memorial video. It brings us to Koji Igarashi and Michael's playthrough of Alwa's Legacy (twice).
The Winter Break gave us a little time to partake of Media: Soul, The Lord of the Rings, Wonder Woman 1984 and Ready Player 2. Andy does a car mod. JJ wonders about exploring the Total War Franchise. And, is who is Michael Keaton going to be in the DCEU? Happy New Year!
The end of the year looms large, it's time for all of us to take a little break. Come in from the weather; hang out.
We watch and have NUMEROUS comments on the 900+ year time jump to the future of our universe. Discovery Season 3 Episodes 1 + 2.
After a brief tangent on some food and holiday lights, we get straight to our annual "Things of the Year" list. JJ, Andy and Michael all pick an experience that will stick with them when thinking of 2020... it'll have to be pretty special this year. Also, yes, yes, we're also going to explore some further thoughts on the ending of The Mandalorian Season 2.
This season of Mandalorian was certainly more divisive than the first, but here we loved the narrative structure and character development. This is an ode to the final episode of Mandalorian season 2, as it ends one chapter and begins another. "If I saw a tank full of Snokes I'd Bib right out of there with maximum initiative."
Kit Returns! We discuss the wonderful "The Believer" Episode of The Mandalorian. Also, we review and throw wild conjecture around regarding the new Disney+ Lucasfilm announcements.
There's so much Disney+ News this week that we literally couldn't fit in talking about Disney+'s The Mandalorian. How gray can a gray area be? Also, JJ and Michael don't take the bait on a smackdown. Netflix has lost value and Cyberpunk sounds like a mess.
While Andy's sink tries to submerge his house, we process a critical food debate. Also, we answer emails regarding episode 236' s Component Class, JJ plays Mahjong, Michael beats Mario Odyssey and a mystery game in early access. We have a look into the legality of ROMS and talk a bit about the Mandalorian.
Ken and Andy welcome Loren, roleplay gaming creator and Star Wars aficionado, to talk about the latest two episodes of the Mandalorian.
In full blown appreciation mode for Tim Rogers and his crazy long videos, we review Cheez It flavors. Also, there’s Thanksgiving food talk too. Component Class returns to fawn over those new Ryzen CPUs and their apparent market domination. Andy tries Call of Duty: Warzone. And, of course, a follow-up on the Mandalorian.
We throw up our saltiest takes on... pink salt & mini tacos. Also, Halo 4 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
A look at the mostly charming and fun Discovery Short Treks before we get lost in the future of the Trek universe.
Artist Drew E Johnson joins us for a stellar episode of Emergency Carbon Scoring. We had to jump back into the Mandalorian fray and take a Clone Wars and Rebels retrospective to try and grasp the rather large reveals from Season 2 Episode 3. What a ride!
Every game wants to be the only one you play. Hearthstone tries to reemerge under the modern philosophy. Will a battle pass make it relevant to us again? Three sparkly new consoles launched. Michael tried new wings. Mass Effect also swings for the comeback. And, ODST betrays us only to leave Andy pleasantly surprised. Oh, yea, hey, what's all the fuss about Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 3? JJ wants to throw down.
Coyote Pee? Ok, Ok. But seriously: The Mandalorian Season 2, Hades, Final Fantasy XII, Super Mario Odyssey, and even a review of all our previous episodes!
A wonderful podcast trip back in time to talk about the historic book series Dragonlance (and it sounds like just the first of many discussions!). Andy gets a deep dive lesson on gambits and systems in Final Fantasy 12 in order to try and catch up to the two other over-achievers. Also: Alton Brown, the Blizzard Gear Sale, Starlink, Wizards of the Coast's terrible decisions, and the first episode of the Mandalorian.
Kit, Ken and Andy were raring to gab about the Mandalorian Season 2 premiere. What an episode! We just nerd out for an hour on all the minutia we loved finding in there and where we think things are going, now that the first 50 minutes are on screen.
Ken tries to calm down Statler and Waldorf (Andy & Kit) over the last month of frustration regarding Hasbro's Pulsecon and retailer exclusive troubles. It's a lot of toy talk as we talk about Pulse, the Credit Collection, Target's ridiculous shortages, Vintage Boba Fetts, increasing prices, variable quality. There's a lot of info to be found on different toy lines for Star Wars that are readily available too. We also chat up that Mandalorian trailer. And! Ken and Kit have played Star Wars: Squadrons. Sorry Ken hates you Piedmont, he's just jealous.
Apologies up front for a confounding audio problem this week. It will be corrected. We're inundated with local fires. All of us gave camping a go. Lots of food chat. Back to the Future the Musical? There's a sad thing happening at Blizzard (to Blizzard?). And, we get to a batch of EMAILS!
An entire season of Star Trek: Lower Decks has aired and it was wonderful. Boimler and Mariner have found a place in our hearts already. Also, Andy read "Star Trek Picard: The Last Best Hope" and we really need to talk about what it would have meant to the show.
Sports. Sports. Sports: Baseball, Football, Blaseball. The Peanut God has fallen. And, we have a pineapple problem. Well, we really have a banana problem... with Pizza. Sega's 60th anniversary is over, with some special games to have played. JJ tried a PS3 emulator. And, Andy discovers some sad byproduct of marketing in this era.
The Sports Episode: A discussion of real Baseball drama leads to the inevitable, a crazy wild Blaseball season finale. We discuss the insane design of football in Jon Bois's "20020." And even the sport of Karate gets a nod when Andy binges Cobra Kai. JJ makes a sport out of robbing shopkeepers in Spelunky 2.
Join us this week as we work on positivity! Like, Andy positively loves ODST in the new Halo: Master Chief Collection for PC. Michael tries an even older game (like 1989) in Chip's Challenge 1. And we talk about the optional bosses in Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age.
We get so wild on food and cars there's literally no time for games this week. What a weird one. Hear about Andy's new family car and the new worries around modern ownership. What's a soup? Is Gazpacho a condiment? And, we take on the CRIMINAL Burger Topping Rankings put out by Defector (whom we normally respect and admire).
A garage door collapses. Another one opens? A huge slew of Microsoft news: Xbox Series X & S, the payment plan, ZeniMax Media & Bethesda purchase, Game Pass and even dropping Halo: ODST - all inside a week. JJ gets Super Mario 64 running natively on his PC. The Snackening has occurred in Blaseball. And, Michael puts on a clinic in Final Fantasy 12.
We discuss the final 3 episodes of season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery, as well as our initial thoughts on the series as a whole. You take the good, you take the bad, and you take the crazy (!) ending and you've got something pretty unique.
JJ has a heck of a time just getting Control to run, which ends in a fun game. But, that prompts us to chat about the new RTX 30xx series cards coming from nVidia. There were lots of details dropped about the new Xbox's and we also chat about the controversial Nintendo direct, some of us are more positive than others. And, of course, let's talk LEGO's.
A discussion on our pilot crews leads down a rabbit hole of old Dark Horse comics. Also, what's the problem with the new Galaxies Edge toy line at Target? Stick around to find out Motor Trends Snowspeeder of the Year.
During all this craziness, Andy needs a new car. What's the buying experience like nowadays? JJ does the drive-in. We answer a component class question. Blaseball is all fun and games until it turns on you. And, more on Final Fantasy XII - the battle system and gambits.
Brunswick stew, cold fruits and cast iron pans dominate the food time. Of course, we have the requisite sports review on Blaseball and Fantasy Football. The real talk hits on our shared Final Fantasy XII playthrough - it's gambit time, with lots of advice from Michael on his go to gambit setup.
Back to three hosts, we get to chat about camping, wildfires, pelicans, Blaseball, Jessica Telephone, the DC Fandome, SGDQ, Happyf33tz's Pump It Up! run, and yea, a bit of games.
The Summer Games Done Quick marathon is on! Michael and JJ have been watching. Many good runs are discussed. There is a Final Fantasy 12 check in, we learn what Monster Train is, and we talk about the Lego NES .
Episodes 8-11 of Star Trek Discovery Season 2. Lots of discussion on the plot this week and what it could mean for the future with multiple shows coming to CBS All Access.
JJ and Michael discuss Brunswick stew, Cotton Candy cake, Summer Games Done Quick and even some video games. JJ played C&C Remastered and Michael has dipped into Horizon Zero Dawn on PC.
We discuss The Mandalorian's behind the scenes documentary on The Gallery. Mando Season 2 ideas. Lots of Toy Talk about the upcoming wave of toys this September.
Chalk full of great ideas, we had a great and full week: Mac & Cheese, Chocolate Dumplings, Ring Fit, Tetris, the follies of a bad d-pad, The Switch Pro Controller, Civilization VI, Analogue Pocket, Final Fantasy XII, Blizzard, XFL, and yes, even BLASEBALL. That’s B L A S E B A L L.. Go Tigers!
Ryan and Andy talk about the state of Pokemon Go in 2020: the changes to the game to make it more player friendly, the updates to shadow Pokemon, the addition of Team Go Rocket, and Go Fest 2020 - what will the game look like next year?
This past week has been jam-packed with news: Analogue Pocket, the Witcher, Microsoft’s huge video, Eiyuden’s Kickstarter, and of course Halo: Infinite. JJ reflects on his Halo experience so far, which is now extensive. Out impressions of Comic Con@Home. Michael solves an engineering conundrum. And, we are all now questing through Final Fantasy XII the Zodiac Age and you should join us.
It's National Hot Dog Day, and boooooyyy do we have a food crime. Also: Halo 2 and Halo 3 chat about the Master Chief Collection, Andy leads the charge into Final Fantasy 12, Comic Con @ Home, and the "disappointing" Nintendo Direct (and the art of getting yourself too excited).
We delve into episodes 6-8 of Season 2, Star Trek: Discovery. And, what a gamut they run…
It’s time to be too hot, bitten to death by mosquitoes, and get some food cooked outside on that BBQ… Or is it a grill? Or a grate? After too much time on definitions, we also talk about: Halo 2, Trackmania, Gundams in China, and the Witcher.
There’s more than one fraud in this pod - actual fraud and food crimes combine for a ….spicy… opening this week. Lots of Baba is You. And, should a game with micro-transactions cost $70?
Kit joins us to discuss Fallen Order's connections to Star Wars. Star Wars: Squadrons discussions. Hasbro's new toys, especially the new Carbon freezing chamber. Much more.
JJ and Michael are here to put in the work: Cold Steel 3, the Steam Sale, Steam points (good for nothing), Ring Fit Adventure, Baba is You and more!
The email bucket overflows with Food Crimes - with lots of feedback on the recent peanut butter scandals. Also, for games: Mixer implodes; Andy over-commits to Civ 6, Persona 4 Golden, State of Decay update, Crash Bandicoot 4, and The Last of Us.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episodes 3-5. Things have pretty much gone off the rails...
Who is Empanada-Man? What could his powers be? Food crimes is now a staple in this podcast kitchen. More adulting; this time it's making more network problems than you fix. Andy got sucked deeper into the quicksand of Civilization VI. Andy and JJ struggle to play Halo. JJ fawns (deservedly) over the surprise release of Persona 4 Golden for PC. And, we walk through all the non-E3 game announcements that are coming, as well as the PS5.
Malt liquor and waffles? The food debates rage on. Andy quiets his keystrokes in order to play Civ VI more. Command and Conquer Remastered is out, so we take a trip down memory lane. We all loathe the Game Gear Mini (micro). JJ waxes about the Dark Souls series in response to our Star Wars pod.
Our disgusting food experiences begin to out themselves in a heated discussion about the purpose of English Muffins - pick a side! Michael tries the drive-in. JJ gets to experience the beautiful new Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. And, Andy has become our hard hitting journalist in the field of Xbox Game Pass for PC - playing Old Man's Journey as well. Please. Take care of each other.
Ken and Andy have a super long discussion on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Be aware there’s lots and lots of spoilers for the game and the Star Wars Universe in general. There was so much left unsaid and too many questions opened by the end. Maybe we’ll have to do this again?
Computer Build Preview: how we built it and the extended component class that comes with it! Also: Stellaris, State of Decay 2, and Civilization VI.
Did we have a plan this week? Maybe. Did we stick to it? Yes and no. Andy and JJ have a rocky start with Halo 2, and we're bad at multi-player. Michael tries Pier Solar and the Great Architects. Andy goes on a tear about Xbox Game Pass for PC (it's good). JJ is confused by Magic's newest ban, so playing Spelunky. Also: more Civilization VI, Wonderful 101, and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. English muffin on a burger?
Breaking news about Star Trek: Brave New Worlds! Also, our $15 Quarantine Crews. Andy has first impressions on the Picard: The Last Best Hope novel. And, we watch the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, introducing Captain Pike.
Are we playing Halo 2 right now? Probably. But, before that! Andy and JJ discuss the big Civilization VI surprise news. Andy, finally, tries Civ 6. Bloodstained Ritual of the Night had a big update that Michael and JJ had very different experiences with. And yes, the first discussion on a complete play-through of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.
We teased it at the end of last week: Twizzlers vs Red Vines. Hear the epic battle over “what is a licorice really?” Also: Tiger King is getting a show with Nick Cage, May the 4th Star Wars stuff, Bloodstained is getting a big update, Mario Maker needs another one, and The Master Chief Collection is going to have Halo 2… Also, Snickers or Milky Way?
A great homeowner's minute opens the show: Gas Appliances. What could go wrong? Also: Outbreak, Stalin, Star Trek, Gears Tactics, XCOM, Energy Drinks, a mini Component Question, but most importantly, the great Candy Debate rages on: Twizzlers or Red Vines (Part 1).
Andy’s hands are numb and immune to haptic feedback. Michael’s Steam level has gone plaid. And, JJ is now a Halo expert marksman. On this episode: Corona Relief Done Quick (and some of it’s most surprising runs), Halo: The Master Chief Collection - specifically Halo: Reach - as well as the final update to Mario Maker 2. Yes, there’s more candy content.
The food talk begins on a normal note, BBQ and hams, and then gets really weird, really fast: candy rankings and cooking debates abound. Also games: Puzzle Quest, Halo Master Chief Collection, Jedi: Fallen Order, Tabletop Simulator, and Hearthstone's new, new pricing model.
As we try to play “old games” with our friends in this trying time, we discover it’s not as easy as it once was. Also: JJ finishes Zero, we have a longer than expected discussion about Civ 6, LAN parties, and JJ and Andy discuss Castlevania’s very odd season 3. And no, you can’t escape Tiger King even here.
Working through current conditions to find things to enjoy, on this episode: The Simpsons, Nintendo Direct Mini, Xenoblade, The Messenger, Legend of Heroes Zero, the new Xbox and Playstation stats, and after the end-jump the funniest sound JJ's ever made.
A big big thank you. Two HUNDRED (plus) episodes. The Witcher, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, The Messenger, and lots of hangout chat about where we are and where we came from. Here's to two hundred more.
A beautiful baby shower gets us through all the indelible current events piling up on everyone. Michael dove right into Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Day 1. JJ is gearing up to test out the new Trails game through a huge fan translation. And, Andy, he fell down a super strange rabbit hole of music.
Our scorching hot takes on episodes 4-7 of Star Trek: Picard. Seven (yes, the character and the episode both) take a lot of our attentions.
After a “brief” networking lesson from JJ, we get BACK into some older games that went through recent updates: Dead Cells and Divinity 2. Andy is slowly still working on Star: Wars: Jedi:. And, we get a look at the pretty new season of Castlevania. Also, the new Chargers logo.
Baldur's Gate 3 has been fully revealed and it's beautiful and so full of D&D that we have to give it the royal treatment this week. JJ also reminds us that there are good shows on Netflix: Castlevania, The Witcher, and Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. Andy discovers how "easy" it is to make your own ethernet cables. Our podcast favorite, Bloodstained, gets a major update - RANDOMIZER. And, there was a Bruce Willis LEGO all along and nobody spilled the beans?
Andy has the construction sniffles, while JJ has an almost medical emergency. Thankfully, Michael soothes our ailments with some Udon. We talk way too long about Toyota. JJ tries to Split or Steal. Michael tries to create his own Breath of the Wild wiki. And, Andy tries out new features in Pokemon Go's Go Battle League. AND, yes, AND, we fit in a preliminary discussion on the Witcher Netflix series.
What's your favorite zoo animal? Are zoos good? Also, Andy has a meltdown about home ownership. JJ cooks sushi. Arthur Fleck gets to say his peace. And, JJ and Andy have some hard lessons learned in Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns and Dark Souls Randomizer.
JJ and Andy discuss the First Three episodes of Star Trek: Picard: the state of the Federation, the changes to characters and societies since we last saw the Star Trek universe, and the plethora of new characters we've already met.
Winging It! with Disneyland's Firecracker Wings. Also, up front this time is Component Class: Software. We discuss some Oscar and some non-Oscar films. Also: Breath of the Wild, Dark Souls Randomizer, and a little Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
This one got a liiiiiittttle full and we had to cut out Component Class... BUT, instead we have lots of discussion on: Disney+, Puzzle Quest, EA, Blizzard, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Warcraft 3: Reforged, Spelunky, The Bridge, Wonderful 101, Horizon Zero Dawn, Playstation, Xbox, and yes, even Breath of the Wild. We probably did too much.
What could it mean? But first, everything you didn't want to know about Toyota (no, it's not a sponsored podcast). This one really is about games though: Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Metal Wolf Chaos XD, Disco Elysium, and the last of the Shovel Knight Treasure Trove DLC.
The Star Wars Ranking show continues as Ken, and the superfans, make their voices heard. Also, the latest from the surface of Batuu, err Black Spire Outpost, sorry Galaxy's Edge, ok STAR WARS LAND...
Using the official #PicardPrep list of Star Trek episodes to review, we talk about the history highlighted in those episodes and engage in wild speculation about the plot of the upcoming Picard series.
Eleven Live-Action Star Wars Films - Ranked: Or, how the Gamers tried to kill their podcast.
Our first real podcast of 2020 is here and welcome to it! Andy has a REAL day. Awesome Games Done Quick is going strong, so we pick the runs we’re most excited for. Michael uses the shutdown to get 80% through Shadow of the Tomb Raider. JJ tries out Disco Elysium and the Shovel Knight card game. And, Andy wonders whether he should quit on Anodyne. Also, THE MANDALORIAN - our thoughts and hopes.
In our first episode of 2020: We deliver a beautiful epitaph to the Nintendo DS family, and all three of us pick our standout memories of the decade (Souls, Marvel, and Monetization). Happy New Year, from our game consoles to yours.
Don't say woof when you mean meow. No, we didn't see Cats - it was that other big movie (yea, Star Wars). Plus, JJ, Michael and Andy pick their "things of the year." Surprise, two hosts picked the same game! Spoiler Alert for Rise of Skywalker.
Component Class: Monitors! The way we see everything we’ve built finally comes into focus. JJ runs in a Santa outfit, we see if we can finish a Temple Run, and Michael takes the console plunge. Felt pants are not the way.
It has been a sad end to the year for DS9 fans with the passing of D.C. Fontana, Rene Auberjonois and Aron Eisenberg. In memoriam, we took a look at one of D.C. Fontana's DS9 episodes - 1.8 "Dax" - which began a recurring question on the show: Who are you really, if you are Trill?
Mandalorians vs Watchmen, Round 1 (no spoilers). Also: Why do Andy's hands hurt? Hearthstone: Battlegrounds, Battletech FlashPoints, Smash Bros. turns 1, and Component Class - Peripherals.
To bourbon or not to bourbon, we answer the question. And, how important is running water really? Also: Black Friday Buys, Battlegrounds, Battletech Heavy Metal, Steam Sale, and a really funny Civ 6 bug.
What are your Thanksgiving Traditions? Also: Black Friday, Airports, Marvels Podcast, Rantasy Football and, yes, the Tesla Cybertruck.
Our computer building class returns: Component Class; this one is centered on the cursor. Also, we're still playing too much Hearthstone Battlegrounds. We take a hot lap on the Half-Life: Alyx VR news, look at the reactions to Stadia, and get into the fun shows on Disney+.
We watched the “ephemeral” Short Treks from Star Trek: Discovery Season 1. What's in a Jipper?
We finally get to your emails about anime and Stadia! Also: Gundam: Iron Blooded-Orphans, Hearthstone Battlegrounds, Slay the Spire and Disney+. Sir, this is an internet, please leave.
Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone: Dragons & Battlegrounds, World of Warcraft, Apologies, Bands, Mood, "Protests," Coverage - all of Blizzcon 2019.
The fun speculation before Blizzcon, in full. Also: Netflix, Dolemite, Stadia, and the Analogue Pocket (vis a vis a discussion of emulators).
Ryan joins Andy, JJ, and Michael to talk tactics: specifically Final Fantasy A2 and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Also, what does it mean to be Ring Fit?
Released from Evangelion back into the wilds, Andy, JJ and Michael discover other things to watch (now and forthcoming)! Namely: Disney+, One Punch Man and even Untitled Goose Game. Also, yes, we briefly talk about Blizzard's continual ability to not read the room.
It's the final Evangelion Episode and we're all honestly just fumbling through. Like the show, our thoughts are deep and shallow; wide-ranging and narrow. Enjoy?
Well, we saw how the original episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion end. Congratulations... for making it this far with us.
The entire theory of Buffalo Wings. JJ and Andy watched some “football.” A final look at the new and old “Dark Crystal.” JJ is finally undocked. And, Evangelion episodes 15-20.
Episodes 7-11 of Star Trek: Discovery watch-through and it gets absolutely nuts. We're here for it, with enjoyment and... thoughts. Caution: some language.
Breakdown of the massive Nintendo Direct and Michael and Andy watch the first seven episodes of Evangelion for the first time.
Andy and JJ get a little lost talking about: Flights, Beer, Indianapolis, Classic Arcade Cabinets, and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
This week: DotA Underlords, Bloodstained New Game Plus, WoW Classic, D23, Star Wars, Dragonquest XI S, Tetris 99, and Disney+. Plus, an existential debate about verbiage.
Andy's injured, Michael wakes a Sleeping King, and JJ finishes his journey with 2018 Kratos. We try out the GOG Galaxy Beta game launcher and finally discuss the continuing hullabaloo over the Epic Games store. And, one of us needs a little shopping advice.
Andy and JJ motor through episodes 4, 5, AND 6 of Discovery! We have differing opinions on Lorca as a captain, both wonder quite a bit about Starfleet protocols, and both can't get enough Star Trek. Was that Trek's first F-bomb?
Component Class: RAM, and a liiiittttle bit of computing theory. Andy gets a lot older thanks to his doctor. JJ gets a new phone. Michael might be Wolverine (The Lost Trail)? Also: Top Gun 2, Hobbes & Shaw, Smash Ultimate, Pokemon Go, EVO Fighting Championship.
Catching up on some news and finished games this week: The Panic Play Date, Bloodstained (A Final Analysis), EVO Fighting Championships, Dr. Mario, and God of War (Or Bad Parenting 2018).
Nintendo has a Switch Lite coming, we go deep in thought. Andy plays Dr. Mario World. JJ is still hot on Mario Maker 2, and now Civilization 6 (again). We get into the gritty on preparations for Comic Con 2019. And, what do we think of that poster for Picard?
BLACK ALERT?! ETHICAL PROTOCOLS?! What is going on in Episodes 2 & 3 of Star Trek: Discovery?
After an eventful holiday weekend, we chat about that World of Warcraft Classic Beta experience Andy had. Michael and JJ finish their deep dive into Bloodstained. And, most importantly, JJ is back in his cozy place playing Super Mario Maker 2.
We all had a great weekend watching the speedrun marathon Summer Games Done Quick and had very different favorite moments. Andy is slowly spiraling into the deeper Pokemon Go whirlpool. Magic Arena is changing a lot. And, Michael and JJ gush about the new Castlevania.... errrr.... BLOODSTAINED game.
Literally have no time for anything but the Nintendo Direct. What a MASSIVE amount of stuff to talk about. The Switch is going to have a glorious year.
Andy and JJ launch unto the unknown in the new CBS All Access Show "Star Trek: Discovery." We only get through the first episode here, because there's an infinite new universe's worth of stuff to chat about right off the top!
E3 Part 1: Everything up through Monday night, especially Square and Microsoft (Betheseda too!).
Welcome to the most heated debate ever on We Were Gamers: how do you pronounce ASIMO? Yes, we also talk about: Endgame, Star Wars Land aka Batuu or Galaxy’s Edge, Pokemon Go, Spider-man, and bubblegum in drinks. But, really what side are you on? ASIMO or ASIMO… with Special Guest Ken!
Pokemon Go is hoppin’. Detective Pikachu was fun. Hearthstone might be on the upswing. We all love the Konami Picross. JJ is into more Kiwami. Michael finished up Monument Valley 2 AND Iconoclasts because he’s an overachiever. And, we debate classic WoW with our special guest: Ryan.
CONTENT WARNING - Game of Thrones is an explicitly adult show, and the content of this podcast follows suit. Also, it goes without saying almost - SPOILERS. We discuss Season 8, the whole show and even the books.
Mario Maker 2 got a direct and we're swooning. The new Final Fantasy footage sparks a debate about FF7, FF15 and a blu ray no one ever saw. Andy plays a lot of Tetris 99. JJ beats Sekiro - but, did he "cheat?" And, Michael tries Monument Valley 2.
In this installment of our monthly Star Trek sub-pod: Sending the perfect away team might be the Captain’s hardest job. With so many choices across the Star Trek Universe, JJ and Andy choose their ideal teams to send into the unknown - and we do it as a draft!
All we talk about is Avengers: Endgame. And we don't finish. What a film. This is all just spoilers and conjecture, beware.
Mario 64’s hottest controversy RESOLVED at last. Michael and JJ repair vacuums and spring clean together on episode 154, wherein: we start Endgame and Game of Thrones discussions which may be endless, Magic get’s a new expansion, Mario Maker has a stylus (!) and the NFL paraded young men across a stage…
Andy sounds like a chainsmoker, but still has a strong enough voice to throw down over Kosher wine and various other foods - like items from the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. We have a hard time believing the Gameboy has turned 30. Nintendo also has Switch and Smash updates. JJ shares his latest frustrations with Sekiro and its ninja tools. Overwatch disappoints. And, we finally find somewhere to store all those components. It’s time to learn about cases. You can Sous Vide Lobster.
Star Wars Celebration news that we had to talk about: Disney Plus service announcements, the new game Star Wars: Fallen Order, the Mandalorian, and Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker.
Michael recounts his experience with the mob. Andy has strong opinions about Time Crisis 2. JJ warns us all not to change our names on PSN and his thoughts on Tiger Woods…
An in-depth discussion from a fan's perspective on The Next Generation's (arguably most) famous episode.
What does the crew do at the “Happiest Place?” JJ answers some deep questions about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. We get hype about Avengers and Game of Thrones. A Doom record is somehow broken. Michael explores Humble Monthly. Ubisoft has now also failed at toys. And, is there a reason to buy a Genesis mini?
As Week of Too Much Beer concludes and the NCAA tournament heads into its final stages, it’s almost time for things to get back to normal…. or is it…. April Fool’s Day treats us to a few good jokes this year. Also, what do you know about Pulse Wave Modulation or Convective Heat Transfer? That’s right, it’s part 2 of cooling stuff off in Component Class: Fan Edition. Fans are cool after all. JJ finished Yakuza and dove right back into Japan with his experiences in Sekiro. And, we mull over the coming Halo: Master Chief Collection from Microsoft on Steam.
Component Class time! What do you know about CPU cooling devices? Michael and Andy drink a lot of beer. JJ maybe regrets the Apex Legends Battlepass a little bit. Michael tries Iconoclasts. Nintendo made “VR” that we can’t believe and rumors abound about more Switch versions. Also, the big Google Stadia reveal and Apple’s Apple Arcade service take up a good amount of our attention.
Hear about the absolutely Insane New Godzilla trilogy out from Netflix. Revel in the fun that was Captain Marvel. Find out how to grind more pork shoulder than you can eat in a lifetime. JJ hears a rival podcast live. Michael spots the worlds largest video game collection. Andy calls out AT&T (again). Also: Dinosaurs, Detective Pikachu, Danny DeVito, StarTropics, The Video Game History Foundation, and the Nintendo Tipline. What if we were all Mothra’s children?
On the fifth time out dry dock, we chat all things threads. A quick rundown of all the great duds worn in Star Trek and which ones we would feel most drawn to wear on our journeys through the Alpha Quadrant. We found this to be a very helpful guide: https://www.deviantart.com/jonizaak/art/Starfleet-Uniform-Evolution-341584167
Welcome back to the #radzone (with a little bit of sadzone)! What’s a French Drain? More Apex Legends, yes really. WonderCon has announced their plan to make exclusives more “fair,” and we have Thoughts. Limited Run Games teases an E3 appearance. We look at the WoW Classic release schedule. Michael did finish A Link Between Worlds. We wonder if Goldeneye Switch is coming? (Though we’re probably 5 years away, lol) And, Diablo and Turok make waves in their return from the dead, while the Vita is just plain dead. Pour it out for a real one.
Michael returns from a sojourn to Georgia, having almost beaten A Link Between Worlds (maybe the best 3DS/DS Zelda?). JJ has an Experience with emulating Suikoden from the Playstation. Also on the show: the appropriate death of the Man Cave, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, Trine 4, Apex Legends, Yakuza Kiwami, Solo: A Star Wars Story. Watch those Spielberg movies before Netflix nukes their deal!
“Into the Spider-verse” won an Oscar. Activision and ArenaNet leave a lot of employees out in the cold. We finish our coverage of the Nintendo Direct: Tetris 99, Final Fantasy VII, IX, X, XII, Link’s Awakening, Daemon X Machina (is it Zone of Enders?), Disney’s Tsum Tsum, Rune Factory, Assassin’s Creed, and more endless ports for the Switch. JJ crushes Apex with .4 Kills Per Game and Andy dips back into the Rabbid world. Most importantly, it’s time for another component class: Processors!
Can you drywall? What are these pipes for? What’s the best pasta to make with your sous vide? Only questions Mario can answer - he’s having a big week! The gamers are covering (part of) the huge Nintendo Direct: Mario Maker 2, Super Smash 3.0, Fire Emblem Three Houses, Captain Toad Treasure Tracker, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Tetris 99, PlatinumGames’s Scalebound, and the new/old Link’s Awakening. Also, tackling bad reporting!
Episode 4 of our monthly Star Trek sub-series, this week we discussed our general and specific opinions on Star Trek ship design - very often focusing on federation iterative design process. We discuss what works, what doesn’t, and why they chose certain non-optimal designs. Andrew and JJ also pick the most and least favorite ships.
On a Birthday episode, we expose our preferences for college basketball, wonder about the new Hulu and Marvel deal (Howard the Duck?), avoid Russia’s internet, and delve into the new Civilization VI expansion. JJ plays Celeste and Michael braves the Edge of Eternity alpha. JJ and Andrew had an EXPERIENCE with Apex Legends (And Origin), the new battle royale from EA. Andrew watches Hot Ones, while JJ and Michael had a great time with The Lego Movie 2. Chopped chilies on your In-n-Out is next level.
A busy week with the Super Bowl (don’t worry, we only chat about the Ads - the good part) and rumors about a smaller Switch and Xbox Live invading other consoles. What is a Circle of Doom? What happens to your locked Cryptocurrency? Steam made a big play for reducing prices in sales, are they just trying to work customer retention early? Also: Pillars of Eternity 2, Smash Ultimate World of Light, Genesis 6, Skyward Sword, Monument Valley, Kingdom Hearts 3, Wargroove, and even Apex Legends.
As is pretty normal these days, multiple Gamers’s cars are down for the count with myriad interesting problems. Also, coolant is absolutely not water. We also have discussions on: retro controllers for the Switch, Gold Wii’s, and Pillars of Eternity getting changed into a whole new game. Andrew tries Star Trek Fleet Command and Michael enjoys the mobile classic Monument Valley. Try our Search function.
COMPONENT CLASS IS BACK FOR 2019! This is a relatively deep dive on the marquee part of the machine: the graphics card (we bought Asus and EVGA cards). Also, this one brings us: more of the amazing Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, Bungie leaving Activision, Hitman 2, Darth Maul playing VR, AGDQ 2019 and its best runs, Dead Cells and Pillars of Eternity 2.
Getting the hang of things in 2019 with the first homeowners minute and our totally organized News segment on: Fantasy Flight, Duck Hunt and MTG Arena. JJ played the Pillars of Eternity 2 character creator. Michael went on a covert mission with Starcraft 2. And, Andy had his mind blown by World of Light in Super Smash Brothers. Also: Into the Spider-verse, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Speed Ramps, Yu Gi Oh. Don’t forget to “Smash it up or whatever.”
Subspace Transmissions Returns! Now, finally, in its intended Monthly format. We love Star Trek. And you bet there’s going to be a lot of it in 2019. In this one, JJ and Andrew used a tweet from Star Trek’s account as a start: “Which captain would you want to be your mentor?” We give each mainline captain their dues, but in the end we somehow settle on the same one.
JJ Returns! We talk epic Asian vacations, JJ’s video game moment of 2018 (Dead Cells), and have an in-depth discussion on some digital storefronts.
In fulfilling our final 2018 wishes, Michael buys Dead Cells and Andrew buys Into the Breach. We discuss the concepts behind “Best Games,” take a deep dive into the Awesome Games Done Quick schedule, preview the upcoming year in video game releases (look out for the PS4), taunt Sony and even get into some analysis of a Football Game. Happy New Year!
Part TWO of our Portal 2 Co-Op Playthrough. Part ONE can be found in Episode 110. It’s only 25 episodes later…
Michael may have finished Oceanhorn, but really this week is all Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate all the time. With special guest, and Smash Super Star, Ryan.
Barbecue sauces, they’re all different and we have long-winded opinions regarding them. Component Class returns for a second week in a row and it’s all about SSDs. Also: Oceanhorn, JRPG Fishing, BATTLETECH: Flashpoint overview and Battletech’s Unseen are coming! Andrew plays more Rabbids and we wonder if Evangelion was a good anime.
Jam-packed episode with all of this: Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu, Battletech Flashpoint, Mario + Rabbids, Oceanhorn, Hitman 2’s Elusive Target. PLUS, as a Black Friday bonus offer, Andy get’s a Switch, Component Class RETURNS and makes an educational pivot, and we can’t get away from Rantasy Football.
A lot of this one ended up dedicated to Wolverine: The Long Night - the audio drama podcast - and our complicated thoughts on the experiment that it was. Also on the show: Netflix’s Castlevania Season 2, Deadpool 2, Hitman 2, Ori and the Blind Forest, Rantasy Football and the demise of Prima Games.
Diablo Immortal fallout continues. Starcraft 2: Nova Missions. Ori and the Blind Forest. And, DETECTIVE PIKACHU!!
We pick apart the game list for the Playstation Classic, and were left with a recurring question and concerns. Also: Water Problems, Blizzcon, Gwent, Thronebreaker, Tetris, Rantasy Football and Diablo Amiibos!!
We finish our debate on New Game Plus, JJ reviews Disenchantment, and we debate the merits of Speed Run Racing. With Blizzcon just around the corner, we address the rumors flying around Diablo. Also: Bethesda, Devil May Cry, Hitman, BATTLETECH Flashpoints and Season Pass, and Rantasy Football.
We take a look at some endings to Timespinner and Dragon Quest XI, prompting the question, “Should New Game Plus even exist?” Also, what is Scorigami and is Sim City 2000 the penultimate video game?
A flavorful episode chalk full of different miseries. The Adulting minute is now Leveling Up and it only comes with more nuisances! We’re now a podcast only about car troubles, as it were. The Gamers also take on tons of news: The Mega Man Movie (But… why…), Kingdom Hearts 3, Nintendo Switch, Refurbished Gear, GWENT, Thronebreaker, and Artifact. And of course, there’s Rantasy football too.
A fun new segment enters the end of the podcast - Component Class - where we nerd out on different aspects of PC building. And there’s even more on top of that: JJ’s car troubles continue, Andrew goes retro with his N64, Magic the Gathering Arena, Mega Man 11, Michael finishes Trails in the Sky Second Chapter (spoilers), Time Spinner, and Rantasy Football. Security bits are dumb.
Ryan returns and the four of us discuss a full slate of Nintendo News: Mini and Classic Consoles, The Switch (past, present and future), Smash Brothers Ultimate, and tons more games!
Quick episode this week with a check in on Overwatch, JJ finishes Yakuza Zero, JJ starts Dragon Quest XI, and Michael instigates a podcast like-list rundown after his discovery of Wolverine: the Long Night. Magic the Gathering has some big news. And, as always during football season Rantasy Football to round-put the podcast.
An important part of adult life in summer: PEST CONTROL. More fun than that we chat: Fire Emblem Awakening, Dragon Quest XI, a great in-depth on RPG dialogue options and the first full segment of Rantasy Football returns for the new season.
A surprisingly focused podcast, we talk about new shows we've watched or are looking out for: True Detective Season 3, Netflix's Disenchantment, Dwayne Johnson's Big Trouble in Little China, and CD Project Red's Cyberpunk 2077 video.
The episode where we attempt to leave Microsoft behind, with no prep! It goes very well. Also: Slay the Spire, Switch, Diablo 3 Eternal Collection, Mission Impossible, Car Chases, Bond, RTX 2080 and more!
After updating some subspace news, we accidentally spend a solid 30 minutes talking about food and drink. Our tastebuds got ahold of our vocal chords for a bit. We also hit more Voltron, Magic and Slay the Spire. Color us skeptics on the upcoming Keyforge, but optimists on the upcoming Robocop!
Back with our second Star Trek Focused Sub-series of We Were Gamers: Subspace.... Transmission! In this one we confront the HUGE, HUGE, HUGE news regarding future Star Trek shows and the return of Jean-Luc Picard. And, afterwards, JJ and Andrew do a fantasy draft of bridge crew members to operate their starships.
This one's loaded: Jim Henson, LEGO, Voltron, Gundams, Car Parts, Couches, EVO, Yakuza 0, The Room #4, and Michael somehow even got a chance to try Magic the Gathering Arena. WHAT A WEEK!
A whoooooole lot about Magic the Gathering Arena. And a hefty return for the Homeowner's Minute.
A return from Comic Con 2018 gets the crew gabbing. And, we get a curiously truncated transmission from Agent Zer0 C00L.
We got through the Comic Con Exclusives lottery and talk about our expectations. Andy gets a Steam Link, fights with a battery (again) and plays Slay the Spire. JJ details the new Card Game Rundown. Michael has gotten lost in another room.
Here for you, despite the heat wave, talking about: Thanos, hiking, Slay the Spire and Steamworld Dig 2. The Twitch app is not good, JJ discovers. Michael gets lost in The Room(s). Andrew finally "finishes" Battletech. And, we talk about what might bring gamers back for more - how should games end?
Zer0 C00L leaves us with a cliffhanger transmission. JJ tries out Slay the Spire. Andrew gives the new Battletech update a whirl. We discuss our many favorite moments from Summer Games Done Quick. And, we give the Comic Con lottery system the what for.
With JJ taking a well-deserved break, Michael and Andrew give Portal 2 co-op a try - despite their close run-ins with electricity.
We follow up on Nintendo's non-E3 E3 video, the new Battletech 1.10 update, JJ's new-found old love of Magic the Gathering, and receive Agent Zer0 C00L's funniest transmission yet.
A good Homeowner's Minute on plumbing, a catch up on what we're playing, but mostly E3. E3 and our outside opinions.
JJ & Michael try Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. A throwback to Borderlands 2. "Debate" Nintendo Online and Zer0 C00L sends his transmission from the "final mission" of Portal. Andrew has JJ & Michael square off about DS games.
Our very first episode for the sub-series on all things Star Trek. Andrew & JJ share their deepest likes and dislikes about the franchise as a whole, as well as how they see the TV series staking up.
Michael gets a behind the scenes look at Knott's new coaster. Lots more Battletech. Zer0 C00L's 3rd (actual) transmission about Portal and big changes coming for Hearthstone, Gwent, and more!
Zer0 C00L, JJ and Andrew have a wonderfully wandering conversation about the crazy 3rd season of Twin Peaks.
Magic the Gathering: Arena. Trails in the Sky Second Chapter. Professor Layton. RELIC. Major PC Troubles. More BATTLETECH. Musicals. Who could ask for anything more?
Andrew, JJ and Michael chat Battletech! It's finally here! We also fret over Andrew's Homeowner's Minute and discuss HQ and Hearthstone.
Back to a normal episode, with a special arrival from Agent Z. Portal, Fornite, and board games.
In an herculean effort, We Were Gamers tries to play A GAME live on air - ORION: Prelude. We interview each other in an effort to get to know our hosts better and take on the infamous Sandwich Alignment Chart. Dinos incoming.
Episode 100, the meta episode. Catching up with our hosts and a look back at more than 2 years of podcasting fun.
Not quite Episode 100, (pre-recorded) JJ and Andrew hash out two stellar remakes we need in 2018.
The crew checks in on a host of different games and demos, as well as the state of LEGO, and Michael becomes a hacker.
Zer0 C00L returns to complete his assignment of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. It might be time to check our nostalgia. Carth is the worst.
Suit up, it's time to journey "Into the Breach." Andrew has been following the Starcraft 20th Anniversary. And, there was a big Nintendo Direct.
We're all back from vacations and plane flights with lots of books, yes books, to talk about. JJ rips though the new Hearthstone ladder and finishes Odyssey. Michael tests the waters of the newest Layton game. And, Andrew travels Faster Than Light, Into the Breach. Also, boy did we miss the boat on The Expanse.
We discuss the gamut of Star Wars cinema news leading into our Late Harvest Take on The Last Jedi.
Ken likes to talk comics. Ken likes to talk movies. So we just kept going. Part 2, more Black Panther. Spoilers...
Wait there's no dancing on this podcast? We dance through a few short gaming topics before discussing THE Black Panther. Wakanda Forever.
A packed episode: Birthdays, Buffets, Disneyland Done Quick, Civ VI Rise and Fall, Trails in the Sky, AMD Processors and SPAAAAAACE.
The Eagles' Superb Owl is over and it came with a Han Solo trailer. JJ & Michael get lost in Trails in the Sky and Andrew works on another round of the iphone cleanout (StarCommand).
Ryan is on for HEARTHSTONE. A lot. Then RPGs and the Nintendo Switch's near future. Eh...
The premier of a new member to the Stable Crew of We Were Gamers. Lots of Xenoblade 2 teaches us how to slice 'em up real good. Andrew and Michael talk about their 3DS backlog. The Overwatch League is in full swing and we watched some football.
Guest Ryan and JJ dish heavy amounts of Xenoblade 2, giving Andrew a panic attack. Also, the state of Hearthstone.
Andrew's keyboard falls apart during JJ's "stellar" trip to the DMV. Mario Odyssey, Hearthstone, Mechwarrior 5 and more loot box talk.
Do you want to know about thermostats and sand? Thankfully, we have more updates from Zer0 C00L about his time with KoTOR, Battletech got a mutliplayer update, and DMX.
LOTS, we mean LOTS, of Black Friday and vacation talk leadig to general electronic geekery. An update on Bravely Default, a check in on Agent Zer0 C00L, and a quick review of Justice League. Always leave your beer on a separate table.
Happy Thanksgiving, from our delayed episode 80. Street Pass is Dead; Andy puts the final nail in the fold-open coffin. In a multimedia cast we talk: Hearthstone, Snoop & Martha, and the beautiful Blade Runner 2049.
We complete the missing Blizzcon Day 3. Also, JJ finished Divinity 2 and we contemplate the EA purchase of Respawn.
Our Pre-Blizzcon episode with lots of predictions and hype! Also, more KotOR with Agent Z and a look at the IGN takeover of Humble Bundle.
Nintendo Guru Michael returns to talk the SNES Mini, Metroid Samus Returns and even Rantasy Football.
Andrew is close to one of the California fires, hear a little bit about that. Then, Bravely Default, Divinity 2 and Rantasy Football.
A full episode, back to basics. JJ talks Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, Divinity: Original Sin 2. And as a new season of the NFL begins, we finally return to complaining about it.
The big moment is here. Jordan Weisman and Mitch Gitelman from Harebrained Schemes are here to discuss BATTLETECH with us. It was an honor, a privilege, and really fun.
An awesome look at the new Netflix Castlevania anime as well as an overview on how it connects to the wonderful game series.
Surprise! It's been awhile since our last BONUS episode. But, it's the end of another Game of Thrones season and we need to talk about it. Uh, Spoilers?
JJ's curiosity about Player Unknown's Battlegrounds leads us to watch Battle Royale and have a deep, deep discussion on streaming and the future of TV.
Special Hearthstone Legendary Guest Ryan returns! Lots about the current state of Hearthstone, with a little Starcraft & Overwatch sprinkled in.
There's a new Hearthstone expansion! We talk doorbells. Again. Also: Overwatch, N64 Controllers & Sonic!
SPOILERS for Nier Automata, but it's a mind blowing discussion of game design and social commentary. Also, Andy tries Relic! An actual board game.
Despite witnessing the 3DS's final moments we muster the courage to talk tons of Nier Automata, Gwent and Hearthstone. Also, another transmission comes through from Zer0 C00L.
JJ delivers NYC some love. We have some general chat on: SGDQ, Atari Boxes, Overwatch, Starcraft, Baldur's Gate 2 and Comic Con. We were also nerds.
Heavy Homeownership gets deep. Zer0CooL transmits! Our biggest debate yet stems from the artwork in the new Starcraft Remaster. Andrew ends Zelda Picross; JJ's still trying to best Darkest Dungeon. We also do a spoiler-free talk on the insane Episode 8 from Twin Peaks Returns.
Come get your full America on in our 4th of July episode: JJ's Darkest (Deepest) Dungeon secret and all biggest changes coming to Gwent.
Agent Z - Zer0CooL - returns with some impressions of Knights of the Old Republic. We explore Air conditioners and toilets in the Homeowners' Minute. Also, in gaming: Gwent, Darkest Dungeon, the Steam Sale, and the SNES Classic. Is it antediluvian golf balls?
How much do you want to know about doorbells? Andrew's new doorbell spreads into a broad discussion on the Internet-of-Things. We also continue gushing on Gwent and Andrew admits his addiction to Picross.
BATTLETECH!! 'Mechs are back, baby! We breakdown the beta, our wish-lists, and get really really excited about what's to come. We've also got: generation gaps, bitcoin, and a primer on our future Gwent play. Also, what's a thermistor?
In a themed episode, JJ and Andrew each pick two good and two bad film remakes to discuss.