Potion Poppers Gaming Podcast

Are we running to our games or away from our lives? Today we talk about escapism and video games! Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes!  Last 5 Episodes E28 - Healing Potions So Nasty I'd Rather Die! E27 - What would you do with these powers?! E26 - Fire in the Steam Hole! Overwatch 2 Review Bombing E25 - Deez games be goin' trans-genre boiz! Time for a genre-swap E24 - That b...

What potions would taste the bestest than the restest?! It is time for the ultimate video gaming potion tasting tier list! Spoiler... looks can be deceiving 🤮 Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes!  Last 5 Episodes E27 - What would you do with these powers?! E26 - Fire in the Steam Hole! Overwatch 2 Review Bombing E25 - Deez games be goin' trans-genre boiz! Time for a genre-swap E...

P P P Pooowweeeeeer. What would you do with each of these superpowers IRL? Are you a villain, a hero, or just a lazy video game playing nerd? Lets find out! Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes!  Last 5 Episodes E26 - Fire in the Steam Hole! Overwatch 2 Review Bombing E25 - Deez games be goin' trans-genre boiz! Time for a genre-swap E24 - That boss fight was DYN-O-MIGHT! E23 - Liv...

Overwatch 2 was released on steam and quickly review-bombed into oblivion. Players venting their frustration with the state of the game, the broken promises, and Blizzard in general. Today we talk about that and WHY games get review-bombed in the first place. Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes!  Last 5 Episodes E25 - Deez games be goin' trans-genre boiz! Time for a genre-swap E2...

Ever wonder what Pokémon would look like as an ARPG like Diablo 4 or Path of Exile 2❓ Well, then you are in luck because today Pokémon is going to Trinidad for a genre change. It is time for Pokémon to go trans-genre❗😲 Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes!  Last 5 Episodes E24 - That boss fight was DYN-O-MIGHT! E23 - Live Service Gaming Garbage? E22 - "Get off my couch!"...

This is a video gaming podcast you can listen to with your kids, but Diablo 4 is a MOTHER FU!$#^@ @*$*! !~)#$(* #$(*&#$ B@!#^&$#&* #$*&@(. With that being said, lets talk about a few of the reasons I am quitting Diablo 4 until they fix it.

Its the ultimate climax of any video game; the BOSS FIGHT. Some boss fights are the incredible heart racing, blood pumping, adrenaline filled cherry on top of an incredible video game. Other fall flat. So what boss fights are the best boss fights in gaming? Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes!  Last 5 Episodes E23 - Live Service Gaming Garbage? E22 - "Get off my couch!" The...

It seems like EVERY video game is a live service game. With live service games comes consistent updates, new content, unfinished releases, and microtransactions. So, are live service games a good thing, or a bad thing? Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes!  Last 5 Episodes E22 - "Get off my couch!" The death of couch co-op gaming and the evolution of multiplayer E21 - "...

How did couch co-op videogames die? Today we talk about the history of multiplayer and how it evolved from pong and arcades, to always online MMOs and live service games. Want more? Check out one of our previous episodes! Last 5 Episodes   E21 - "Your mom needs a remaster" - Video Game Remakes and Remasters E20 - Four Steam games for a buck, but do they suck? E19 - Apple Vision Pro? More...

There have been a lot of remakes and remasters of videogames, some of them have been amazing, and some have been completely unnecessary. Today we talk about the latest remakes, remake mistakes, and remakes that need to take place. Last 5 Episodes   E20 - Four Steam games for a buck, but do they suck? E19 - Apple Vision Pro? More like, "Apple Vision NO!" - The Future of Virtual Reality &a...

Did you know there are HUNDREDS of pc games you can get for a quarter?! Of course there are a lot of unknown games on steam and many of them are very cheap, but are any of them any good? Well, the answer might surprise you because today we talk about the 4 games we got on steam for $0.25 each. Last 5 Episodes   E19 - Apple Vision Pro? More like, "Apple Vision NO!" - The Future of Virtual...

Is the Apple Vision Pro worth $3,500?! Lets talk bout the controversial VR headset and what this means for the future of virtual reality, augmented reality, and video games. What could that future look like? Last 5 Episodes E18 - Best Video Game Items to Have IRL E17 - Superpowers to Give Your Enemies E16 - "Your game? No no no; Mine" The Rise of Community-Made Content for Videogames E15...

What if you could take one item from a video game and have it in real life? The portal gun, a Mario Super Star, or even a space ship. What item would you take and what would you do with it? Last 5 Episodes E17 - Superpowers to Give Your Enemies E16 - "Your game? No no no; Mine" The Rise of Community-Made Content for Videogames E15 - Diablo 4 and Manipulative Monetization of Video Games E...

Some super power are more of a curse than a blessing which exactly what we want if we had to pick a superpower for an enemy. Last 5 Episodes E16 - "Your game? No no no; Mine" The Rise of Community-Made Content for Videogames E15 - Diablo 4 and Manipulative Monetization of Video Games E14 - AI and the Future of Gaming E13 - These Pokémon Evolutions Suck E12 - What if SEGA still made conso...

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of community-made content and mods in video games. Discover how developers are embracing this creative movement by providing tools for players to unleash their imagination and even get paid for it. Video game mods and community made content are no longer a side character, they are taking center stage and stealing the show in episode 16 of the Potion Pop...

Diablo 4 pricing has dropped and many people are complaining about it. But, Diablo 4 is not the only video game that has deviated from the standard path of monetization. The way videogames make money has drastically changed across the board over the last 5 years. Many games have started using battle passes and micro-transaction. Is this a good change for gaming or is it predatory and manipulative?...

As artificial intelligence technology advances at an unprecedented rate, and is rapidly changing the way we interact with and experience video games. From procedural generation to natural language processing, and truly living worlds, AI is revolutionizing game development and creating new opportunities for players and the industry alike. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the impact...

Pokémon evolutions... some are awesome, some are not. Since its release on the Game Boy, Pokémon evolutions have been one of the most exciting parts of being a Pokémon trainer in these iconic video games. However, not all Pokémon got the evolutionary love they deserve. Some Pokémon only had 2 evolutions and some didn't have any. Over time some of these Pokémon have gotten new evolutions, but m...

SEGA! The dead video game consoles that everyone loves. Even though SEGA still makes video games, almost everyone looks back at their consoles with nostalgia and longing (except the SEGA Saturn... that never happened). Today we answer the question, "What if SEGA never stopped making consoles? What would that look like, and how would they fit into the gaming industry today? If you want more vi...

Most NPCs are basically invisible when you play through a video game. Some of them are key and essential to your progress, but others just fall into the background of whatever video game you are playing. But what would it be like to BE an NPC in a video game? In today's episode, we answer the question, "If you could be an NPC, what kind of an NPC would you like to be?" If you want mo...

There are plenty of video game characters that we love, but would they make a good roommate? What would it be like to live with Bowser? Would you wake up with a permanent marker mustache if Jigglypuff were your bunk buddy? Let's talk about the best and worst video game character roommates! If you want more video game podcasts, take a look at our past episodes! Last 5 Episodes E9 - Merging Resi...

What if Dr. Frankenstien transformed Super Mario World and Resident Evil 4 into one game? What would that unholy monstrosity of a game look like? Would Leon turn into a short fat plumber with a red hat? Would Mario turn into a ripped stud, taking on hordes of zombies? Well, grab a mushroom, load up your shotgun, and let's jump into this mashup monstrosity! If you want more video game podcasts,...

Power up your podcasting app, jump on a Koopa shell, and grab your favorite mushrooms. It is time to talk about the most anticipated video game movie of all time which has also become the most successful animated movie of all time, the Mario Movie. SPOILER WARNING We ride the green pipe deep into the Mushroom Kingdom and talk all about our experience with the Mario Movie, and we don't hold bac...

What were your favorite video games as a kid? We all have video games that we loved as a kid; even if they were objectively awful. Let's talk about some of our favorite childhood games and what made them special. If you want more video game podcasts, take a look at our past episodes! Last 5 Episodes E6 - "So... You lied to me" - Our Biggest Video Game Disappointments E5 - Honey, I su...

Have you ever been super hyped about a game only to be crushed and disappointed? Let's talk about all the times we have been "Cyberpunked" by some of our most anticipated video games. If you want more video game podcasts, take a look at our past episodes! Last 5 Episodes E5 - Honey, I sucked the kids into a videogame E4 - Pokémon in Real Life? E3 - Do you believe in love at first sig...