Wake Game Sleep

We had a lot to catch up on this week, and yet, the WGS crew still finds a way to stumble down a few rabbit holes this episode! We discussed how we've benchmarked the realistic-ness of games as they've improved (all the way down to their toilets). We talk board games, anime, DnD, and all the recent gaming news and information we've heard, all while slowly losing our minds! #gaming #pod...

The WGS crew celebrates making it successfully through twenty episodes as we follow through with some long awaited payoffs, talk about our favorite episodes so far, and discuss some of what's to come down the road! We decide which of us fit into gaming stereotypes and what kind of gamers we classify ourselves as. Torturing each other is only half the fun this week as one of us attempts to make...

This week one of the WGS crew bought a new gaming controller! We debated which controller we considered the best over the years and some of our gaming techniques (or lack there of). Tune in to hear us talk about what we're hoping for from episode 20 and some of our gaming feats from the week! #gaming #podcast #gamingcommunity #videogames #gamingcontroller

The WGS crew had a lot to catch up on this week with so many back to back announcements! We discuss how gaming announcements have evolved in our time as gamers and what we think the heavy hitters will be between this year and next! Let us know what you are looking forward to most after such a heavy week of gaming news!#gaming #podcast #gamingnews #summergamefest #xboxshowcase #nintendodirect #stat...

We give our feedback on all that was announced during Sony's State of Play and take a trip down memory lane as the WGS crew reminisces about their favorite gaming moments growing up! Share your favorite periods of gaming throughout the years and let us know what you are looking forward to most with all that's to come! #gaming #memories #videogames #podcast #gamingcommunity #stateofplay #ga...

Does the constant categorization of games help or hinder when it comes to defining them? This week the WGS crew discuss their favorite gaming genres and how putting a label on games influences their decisions when deciding to purchase new ones.#gaming #genre #videogames #podcast #metroidvania #rpg #mmorpg #moba #actiongames #adventuregame

The WGS crew talks about the ongoing efforts of game preservation and whether or not modernizing games with remakes and remasters is contributing to that goal. From our favorite classics to how far those franchises have come now, we try to determine: Do video games stand the test of time?#timeless #gaming #podcast #retrogames #videogames

If gaming is bad, then we don't want to be good! The WGS crew gets into it as we decipher what it is that makes a game "bad" and lament about the games that we've fallen off of because of it! From games past to present, is it possible to label these games as being poorly made? Or is it all just in the eye of the beholder?#gaming #podcast #badgames #gamingcommunity #videogames

The gang is slipping into summer as they take more of a relaxed approach this episode! Things become off the rails quickly as the WGS crew talks about their favorite summer activities, anticipated summer blockbusters, and kick off tracking their ice cream intake! Pull up a beach chair and unwind as the official start to summer begins! #gaming #podcast #summer #vacation #videogames

The WGS crew raves about their favorite music in games and how some of the best soundtracks go back to those classic 8-bit beats! From Mario to Final Fantasy, we chat about how music has been implemented in games and the many ways that it helps to drive the game and its story forward! #gaming #podcast #videogames #8bit #music #gamingsoundtrack

We get deep in this one as we try to unravel the meaning behind video games and the many ways that they attempt to make a bigger statement, whether it's intentional or not! Join us while we get all sentimental and caught up in our feelings as we grapple with all that games mean to us and the messages some developers hope to convey! #videogames #podcast #gaming #sentimental #meaning

We celebrate episode ten with a special announcement! Delving into our experiences with competitive gaming (and getting a little competitive ourselves), the Wake Game Sleep gang dukes it out as they compare gaming stats and facts, and talk about what's to come down the road!#gaming #podcast #competitivegaming #bringiton #videogames

The Wake Game Sleep crew gets a new member as they work together to break down exactly what an indie game is, how far indie development has come, and rave about their favorite indies over the years. The volume gets turned up a notch as a new voice becomes a permanent fixture on the pod and adds a third dimension and perspective!

The gaming duo attempts to organize their thoughts as they get into recent gaming info from the week and their frustration with non-intuitive controls. We debate on giving ourselves new nicknames, our favorite gaming genres, and what gaming power we would have in real life!#gaming #podcast #gamedev #controls #videogames

It was another busy gaming week! We share our initial thoughts after playing Crimson Desert, as well as our opinions on what AI is doing to our games after seeing the DLSS 5 presentation!

The gang gets a surprise guest! Rantings and ramblings about the latest in gaming news, what passions have defined us, and drafting the strongest gaming team! Join us and let us know who you think won!

The gang discusses what makes an adaptation of a game "good" and debating yet again who's the very best... #videogames #gaming #podcast

These trainers talk about trophy and achievement hunting as well as catching 'em all and their best guesses about the upcoming Pokemon Presents!

The crew gets into a competitive spirit in this battle of the brains gaming trivia episode!

We try desperately to establish a structure, and yet immediately become derailed talking about anything from upcoming tv shows to stop-motion animation!

Our inaugural episode where we discuss our connections to gaming, and the impact games have had on our lives growing up. We talk about our favorite games from 2025 and what we're looking forward to this year!