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Welcome to episode 225 Sorry for any audio issues in this episode, a mysterious hum from realms unknown upset the recording and Skazz had some fun removing it. Ram is back, and with Skazz having life getting in the way, he save us all by taking the stage to talk about an TTRPG he’s just picked up - Call of Cthulhu. He goes over the rules in depth, comparing it to D&D 5e and the strengths and weakn...

Welcome to episode 224 Ram has had a family emergency and was unable to attend, so Skazz is flying solo. Skazz talk’s about the porting of games and how techniques are used to make lower res game look better and how they don’t always work. As well as how hardware plays into the situation and the lack of VRAM on PC graphic cards causing issues The first game he uses as an example is AKIBA’S TRIP: H...

Welcome to episode 223 Ram has been saving spirits in Ghostrie Tokyo, we talk about the mechanics of the game, what makes side quotes interesting. Ram also shows his lack of knowledge of Japan and discusses the game world and Japanese folk law. We also talk about the free update -’The Spiders Thread’ Skazz give an internet update, and talk about the joys of networking, We also discuss Ram finding...

Welcome to episode 222 We talk about our university days and some of the horrible testing systems they used and poor experiences we had while there. Plus our legacy spreadsheets We talk about how much modern web design is crap and is all about style of substance. We also talk about the changes to Reddit API We also discuss TukTuk repair and how pilot know when they have fat passengers on board, Ja...

Welcome to episode 221 We update our internet woes, Skazz is still suffering but Ram internet is back up and running after a visit from internet royalty. A discussion of warhammer leads to a look at the new US laser weapons systems. We discuss the recent submarine issue and apply our “expert knowledge” to the event and talk about other incidents around it. We finally get talking about games. Ram h...

Welcome to episode 218 We’ve been suffering from internet issues, but poor Skazz has been had it really bad and its been limiting his gaming potential Ram talks about the 10th edition of Warhammer 40k that's coming out, he talks about how games workshop learnt from the problematic launch of the 9th edition and the new limited edition box Leviathan. He also looks at how some of the community is rea...

Welcome to episode 219 We check in with Skazz Hogwarts adventure and the odd endings of the games, this lead onto a discussion on modern PC hardware. Skazz talks about the recently released Street Fighter 6 game and it demanding VRAM issues with its new open world mode, multiplayer world and massive graphical upgrades. Ram has played a couple of games with a classic game from his childhood with Sl...

Welcome to episode 218 Skazz has been playing the controversial game Hogwarts Legacy, we discuss J K Rowling as an author and her books. Skazz also talks about the love for the world the developers have for the game, the character creator and the looks of the game, gameplay and some of the content and some of it neat online tie ins Ram has been saving a spys life by re-arranging comic book panels...

Welcome to episode 217 We start with a brief talk about our exploits in Euro Truck 2, we've all been convoying and flipping over. We also talk about some of our fun expenses in left 4 dead 2 and how ram isn’t a US marine and will leave his friends behind. We also talk about why world war two shooters can be funner then more modern shooters and some complaints we have with them and as a link ho...

Welcome to episode 216 As per the norm for us, after talking a load of rubbish, we eventually talk about games. Ram talks more about the game he started last week, Call of Cthulhu, Release 2018 it is a survival horror but with an engaging story tired to it. Ram talks about the story, his knowledge on HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos, the stealth mechanics and skill system. This leads into a discussion...

Welcome to episode 215 A brief podcast this week, Skazz has a rant about control schemes for wheels, and Ram gives a brief talk about the 2018 Call of Cthulhu game Notes: Look like a promising RPG http://www.cyanide-studio.com/callofcthulhu You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 22nd April 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/randnerds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rand...

Welcome to episode 214 We've both been playing a fantastic game that has no right to be as fun as it is, Euro Truck Simulator 2. We discuss our exploits and Ram's 'enthusiastic' driving style. We try and get an idea why its so much fun and engaging. We also talk about why VR works so well and how it make driving an enjoyable experience. Which moves into a conversation into issues w...

Welcome to episode 213 A slightly short podcast this week with Skazz having tech issues and Ram being busy. But he did get some time to briefly play Hotel Renovator. Skazz also talks about exploring some custom worlds on VR Chat Notes:  Two teenage baffled by old tech Kyle Hill explains ' Impossible Colours ' You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 25th March 2023 21:30 GMT On Y...

Welcome to episode 212 Ram has been having fun with a simple puzzle/strategy game with Morphblade, very simple rules but soon becomes a very fun game Skazz has been carrying on with his side-scrolling beat them up with the Double dragon trilogy  Notes: A simple but deep puzzle/strategy game in Morphblade Three classic beat them games with Double Dragon Trilogy You can Join us for our next Liv...

Welcome to episode 211 Sorry in advance for the audio, Ram was broadcasting from the sticks so the quality is poor. Ram has been turning lead into gold and building production line in Magnum Opus, from the creators of Space Chem except working with more fantastical components and building efficient production lines. Skazz has been breaking into his backlog and been enjoying and old school side scr...

Welcome to episode 210 Skazz has for a change been playing a old school style shooting in the vein of Space Harrier shooter - Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP. a quick and simple game with fun replay value. Ram has been solving a portal like puzzler with Q.U.B.E, simple mechanics and a strange story. We also discuss the real world MMO and complain the latest patch Notes: Arcade rail shooter with...

Welcome to episode 209 Ram has been living the dream with Gas Station Simulator. After being beat up by his uncle goons, he has to rebuild a decrepit petrol station and juggle filling up people car, working the checkout and being a mechanic. Plus occasionally beating up a kid named Dennis. We also talk about Valve's old co-op zombie shooter left 4 dead and how it holds up today. We also talk about...

Welcome to episode 208 In our first podcast broadcast on New Year Eve, we have a tipsy ram and a sober Skazz, as we discuss out last games we've played this year. Skazz talks about the incredible in-depth 'colony simulator' with Dwarf Fortress. This game has been, and still is,  in development for the last 20 years. Recently released on steam as the first paid version. Skazz has barely scratc...

Welcome to episode 207 Ram has some thief nostalgia with Gloomwood, and talk about how much he enjoys immersive sims We pick our game of the years for 2022, talk about some honorable mentions and why we picked what we did Notes: An immersive thief like game with Gloomwood Skazz game of the year, Zenith: The Last City and Demeo Ram Game of the year Deathloop and Satisfactory You can Join us for our...

Welcome to episode 206 We talk about the greatest Christmas film of all time, Die Hard, discuss why older films are better, and modern characters in TV shows and films.  Skazz has been been unleashing his inner transport planner in Mini metro. Still dose a better job then British rail Ram has been trying to solve an murder on an island set outside reality in Paradise Killer Notes: Mastering t...

Welcome to episode 205 Skazz has a completed another 24 hours livestream, finishing off FF7 remake, he also played Overwatch 2 and the new monster hunter expansion Sunbreak. Ram has been exploring an abandoned Nazi bunker in Paradise Lost, A game with a lot of potential that never quite makes it. He also been playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R like game 'into the radius' and shares some of his gameplay stories...

Welcome to episode 204 Skazz has been having more hardware issues, a springing piece of metal has bricked his £2k laptop When he hasn't been dealing with hardware issues, Skazz, along with Zaber,  has been hiding from ghosts and solving puzzle in horror VR Chat game The Devouring. TheSuffolkRam has been hunting bounty's with his dog buddy in Necromunda: Hired Gun, He talks about lore issues,...

Welcome to episode 203 Skazz joins us saddened with a PC failure so we have a trip down of memory land of PC failures. Ram talks about another survival game with Cryofall, a deep game with lots to offer but he has an issue with the artstyle. We then move into discussing different survival games.  We also discuss the short-term of Lizz Trust and the evils of Landlords. Notes: A survival game t...

Welcome to episode 202 In this episode we discuss the sad demise of the game streaming service Google Stadia, we talk about what went wrong and the good and bad part of the service. We also talk about other similar services and game platforms. Skazz then has a short rant about Valve's cancellation and subsequent un-cancellation of the release of Chaos: Head Noah, we speculate why it happened and w...

Welcome to episode 201 We talk about the Queen Funeral, and how a bishop is being sent to Australia  Skazz gives us a brief update of Splatoon 3, including the splat fest that is going on at time of recording, servers issues, lack of changes and a theory over how the multiplayer works. Ram has been having fun with beavers in Timberborn, he been building his wood based civilization and acciden...