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Hey Hi Hello Cubies! Well it is the end of the year and you know what that means! It's time for us to look back at the games that have caught our eye and stood out to us during 2021! We discuss our big three games this year, then sprinkle in some honorable mentions throughout.  What are those games you may ask, well you're just going to have to listen to find out!   -------- Follow the link bellow...

Hello again! This week we return to one of our favorite topics! Making games! We found some new random idea generators and give them a spin as we try to figure out the story and gameplay of what we draw.  This is always a good time for us and hope you enjoy! Have some random game ideas or theme generators? Send them our way because this will not be the last installment of us making games!   ------...

Hello again Cubies! This week we are diving into Riot games. Given recent event with another large company that shall not be named, it really looks like Riot is going to fill that inevitable void. We go into some of the history of Riot, along with games that they are currently working on.  They first took over Esports, now a deal with Netflix and the future...who knows...but we know one thing it's...

Hello Cubies! Thank you for joining us again as we dive into another fun and exciting topic! We are looking into the reward system in games.  While they are put in place to teach players and keep them engaged in the games, they may have the adverse reaction as well. Is there such thing as too much of a good thing? Can you get bored or rewards? Do achievements break the overall purpose of the game?...

Hello our Cubies! Last week we ended our episode with a challenge.  Chris challenged Christian to play a game that he has fond memories of, Super Mario RPG.  We discuss the effect of nostalgia and if it is what has made this game popular over the years, as well as how someone who has never played this title feels coming at it with fresh eyes.  So join us this week as we explore the rich world that...

Here we go! join us for our first #rehash as we dive into games of our past and see if they still hold up, or if our child eyes made these games out into something they weren't.  The first game we play through is Viewtiful Joe, this title really helped the overall success of the GameCube and gave a really fun twist to the beat'em up genre.  From breaking the fourth wall to fancy camera work this w...

Join us this week as we travel to new and exciting worlds through the Metaverse! As many of you may have heard Facebook has now rebranded their company as Meta and they are trying to make the next big leap in social interaction through technology.  They aim to create a seamless blend between the real world and the world we create in the Meta, think Ready Player One.  Given who is doing this, there...

Hello again! This week we are diving into the amazing world of Eastward! This new action rpg has pushed the boundaries of both storytelling and mechanics.  Join Chris and Christian as they discuss their experience with this title and how they feel this game has changed the genre for future titles. So back, relax and join us as we discuss our epic journey through the innocence of a child learning o...

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of video games. Thank you so much for joining us again this week as we dive into another topic that has peaked our interest and has allowed our desire to explore blossom. We are talking about the magical world of MMO's. There are many to pick from out in the world, but they all share some commonalities throughout. We also feel that this genre might be...

Hello all my spooky Cubies! Thank you for joining us again as we dive deeper into the world of horror games! This week we are fighting back! We take a look at the bizarre world of action horror games and see how they have changed over the years.  Later in the episode we focus on one that might have been skipped or missed by many and that is The Evil Within 2.  While this game may have its flaws, i...

Welcome back all you Ghouls and Ghosts! This week we kick off the spooky season by taking a deeper look at atmospheric horror games and how they have evolved over the years.  From the vidsuals to the sound design they have scared us to death throughout the years and we have a great appreciation and fondness for the experience. Our main game this week is one that takes all the concepts learned from...

Welcome back Cubies!!! Here we go again in another fun filled chaotic episode! We dive into the darker lore behind the well known franchise of Mario.  From Toads head shape to Mario's true career we venture through a vast and awkward world of quandaries. So sit back relax and just let it all soak in!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to...

Wow! We made it! We actually made it to one year straight of podcasting. It has been quite a journey so far and we are so excited to see where it goes in the future. Join us as we walk down memory lane and discuss the show together. We also give a huge shout out thank you to everyone in the community and all of the friends we have made along this journey. And the biggest thanks of all to our signi...

Here we go! Back at it again and this time we bring you a truly devastating failure in gaming history.  We of course are talking about the Sega's fall from grace and what really bizarre situations lead to their failure in the console wars.  We are diving into the last two consoles that Sega released, the Saturn and the Dreamcast.  While some may call these a flop and others may say they "were just...

Welcome back our little Cubies! Join us as we continue to navigate the dark spot on gaming history. This week we focus on handheld game consoles that just did not hit the mark for a multitude of reasons.  These consoles might of had some rather interesting ideas behind them, but they just could not find their audience for what ever reason. Well join us in this little conversation as we look into t...

What's this?!? New episode coming out on Thursday? That's right! We want to try something new here. Usually before each episode we like to shout out what caught our attention that week and share it with you guys, but we thought it might be better has it's own little mini episode. That way we don't take away from what we are discussing too much. So we hope you guys enjoy our mini episode here and g...

Welcome back Cubies! We continue this little mini series this week with some more "failures" straight from the dark ages of gaming. The focus is the 3DO, which on paper is a failed system but they did have some rather interesting ideas that did cause many designers to have their games showcased on the 3DO. But ultimately their model was not able to continue and it fizzled out just as quick as it a...

Welcome to the Dark Ages oof gaming! This week we begin our next mini series on the failures in gaming history. While there are many "failures" out there there are some stand outs that have a rather interesting story.  Here we discuss two creations that really did not hit their mark.  The infamous gaming console by Nintendo the Virtual Boy and Romaro's pet project, Daikatana.  While media has port...

Here we go!!! Let's explore the wonderful world of video game movies.  There are many out there and most are pretty horrible to be honest, but they do have their charm. This week we go over some of the movies from this outlandish genre. From dragon medallions to dancing gangsters there is no topic too far for video game movies!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be...

Welcome back and thanks for joining us once again! This week we dive into the wonderful world of game ratings and we are not talking about the scores that reviewers latch onto games as click bait, we are talking about those big ol' parental advisory tags. We go over how the ESRB was developed then touch on some games that even received that dreaded Ao (Adult Only) rating. Then finally we bring som...

Here we go again! This week we tackle the topic of digital pets! We dive into the deep history and lore of these companies to bring you a rather interesting story this week. A story filled with aliens, childhood addiction and even Scientology! Enjoy this weeks show!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community dire...

Welcome back! Here we go again taking another dive into an amazing title that was once coined as the Final Fantasy killer. This week we discuss the overall story, development, design and theories as to why this game never got the sequel that many were asking for.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly...

Welcome back all you cool cubes! This week we take a look back at some of the music from games that really stood out to us and helped boost our overall experience of the games we loved in the past. Then later in the episode we discuss some of the games that had an art style that pushed the boundaries during their time. -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to joi...

What is up everyone! This week we are celebrating all of the amazing new titles that are on the horizon. We have a wide range of games to pick from and hopefully you hear about something that excites you that you may not have heard of! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help s...

Whats up Cubies! Welcome back to another fun filled episode! This is the start of a new mini series on gaming mechanics. Each week we will be diving deep into a specific mechanic that is crucial to gaming. -------- Lets Go! Here we go with our fourth and final installment of our mini series on game mechanics. This week its all about rock, paper, scissors! It is truly amazing how such a seemingly s...