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Episode 138 In today's episode, we analyze the nominees for The Game Awards 2023 and give our predictions! As always, we end with the games we're playing (Dota 2, Alan Wake 2, Pokémon Emerald, Party Animals). This episode was recorded in November 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - In...

Episode 137 In today's episode, we pit controllers throughout the ages against each other in a tournament-style bracket to crown Gametalk's all-time favorite controller. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Sonic Frontiers, Assassin's Creed Mirage). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us...

Episode 136 In today's episode, we talk about October's two biggest releases: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder! As always we conclude with games that we're playing (Cities: Skylines II, Diablo IV). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:0...

Episode 135 In today's episode, we talk about our favorite bossfights (among several other tangents), and excitedly anticipate Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Wonder. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Cocoon, Forza Motorsport, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or...

Episode 134 In today's episode, we talk about video game redemption stories. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Cyberpunk 2077, Pokémon FireRed). This episode was recorded in October 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello Games / No Man's Sky Redemption 12:21 - C...

Episode 133 In today's episode, we talk about the long anticipated Starfield! We also discuss Unity's (terrible) new business practices. This episode was recorded in September 2023. The music in this episode was composed by Inon Zur and is from Starfield (2023) published by Bethesda Softworks. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0...

Episode 132 In today's episode, we talk about Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon! As always, we end with the games we're playing ("Better Than Adventure" Minecraft). This episode was recorded in September 2023. The music in this episode was composed by Kota Hoshino and Takashi Onodera, and belongs to ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. /©FromSoftware, Inc. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk...

Episode 131 In today's episode, we talk about the FTC Microsoft leaks. We also briefly discuss the Nintendo Direct and State of Play. As always, we end by talking about what we're playing (Dave the Diver, The Quarry). This episode was recorded in September 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps:...

Episode 130 In today's episode, we talk about Baldur's Gate 3. This episode was recorded in August 2023. Music is composed by Borislav Slavov and is from Baldur's Gate 3, and is owned by Larian Studios. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Overall Thoughts 15:43 - Our Characters and Party 23:13 - How We Tackled 'The Grove' i...

Episode 129 In today's episode, we talk about Summer Games Fest 2023 and major announcements from PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox. We then talk about the completion of the Activision deal and what it could mean for the industry, and discuss some of the leaks that dropped around the deal and what insights they provide into the AAA space. As always, we end the show with what we're playing (Pikmin 1 +...

Episode 128 We're back from our multi-month hiatus! Today, we discuss our (relatively spoiler-free) thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This episode was recorded in May 2023. All music in this episode was created and is owned by Nintendo. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

Episode 127 In today's episode, we revisit older episodes where we discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as we anticipate its release. At the end, we discuss the latest trailer and our final feelings as we come up to the release date. This episode was recorded in May 2023, three days before the release of the game. All music in this episode was created and is owned by Nintendo. Questio...

Episode 126 In today's episode, we talk about play times and our most played games. As always, we end the show with what we're playing (Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Medieval MC, Roboquest). This episode was recorded in March 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Our Most Played Games 29:01...

Episode 125 In today's episode, we have special guest Tyler on to talk about tabletop games, and his experience creating official Magic: The Gathering card artwork! Today, we end the show by talking about memorable tabletop games we've played (Just One, Scythe, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Beyblade, Monikers, Settlers of Catan) This episode was recorded in March 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Check out Tyl...

Episode 124 In today's episode, we (after a lengthy hiatus) are back and we have hot takes! We talk through our most seemingly controversial gaming opinions. As always, we end with the games we're playing (Returnal, Age of Empires III, PSVR2, Kerbal Space Program 2). This episode was recorded in March 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us...

Episode 123 In today's episode, we talk about where gaming is at in early 2023. We discuss the big first party companies (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft) as well as third parties (Ubisoft, EA) and indies. As always, we end with the games we're playing (Dead Space, HITMAN World of Assassination). This episode was recorded in January 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @P...

Episode 122 In today's episode, we talk about HBO's stunning adaptaion of The Last of Us. As always, we end with the games we're playing (PICO-8 games, One Piece Odyssey). This episode was recorded in January 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - The Last of Us and Video Game Adaptation...

Episode 121 It's our 2023 debut! Today we offer our thoughts on grinding in games, and go on a couple tangents along the way. As always, we end with the games we're playing (The Riftbreaker, Disco Elysium, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Death Stranding). This episode was recorded in January 2023. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Twe...

Episode 120 In today's episode, we talk about our games of the year for 2022, and recap what will surely go down in history as an exceptional year in gaming. As always, we end with the games we're playing (Sea of Thieves, Yakuza 0, Inscryption). This episode was recorded in December 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - dis...

Episode 119 In today's episode, we analyze the nominees for The Game Awards 2022 and give our predictions! As always, we end with the games we're playing (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Sea of Thieves, God of War Ragnarök, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales). This episode was recorded in December 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGam...

Episode 118 In today's episode, we give our thoughts on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This episode was recorded in November 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - First Impressions 5:49 - Game Progression and Objectives 11:34 - Our Current Teams 21:08 - A Returning Fan's Perspective 23:38...

Episode 117 In today's episode, we talk about Sonic games and media. As always, we end with the games we're playing (Tunic, Team Sonic Racing, Ghostrunner, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Squad, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl). This episode was recorded in April 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Ti...

Episode 116 It's been a while since our last episode, so this episode we just talk about the games we played over the past few weeks. This episode was recorded in November 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Timestamps: 0:00 - Catching Up 4:01 - Dishonered 2 8:41 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 23:33 -...

Episode 115 On today's episode, we talk the newly revealed NVIDIA 40 series graphics cards. Additionally, we talk about the official reveal of and early impressions for PSVR2. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (The Last of Us Part I, Shovel Knight Dig, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Beta, Gundam Evolution). This episode was recorded in September 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound....

Episode 114 On today's packed episode, we talk about the historic Rockstar hack, the new Nintendo Direct, the new State of Play, and the Steam Deck! As always, we conclude with what we're playing (PlateUp!, Rumbleverse, Metal: Hellsinger, Green Hell). This episode was recorded in September 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound. Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalk Or chat us up in Discor...