Finish The Fight: A Gaming Podcast

WE'VE HIT 50! In this special episode, we discuss what is possibly our most controversial game to date - Grand Theft Auto III! Hang with us and our silent protagonist friend, Claude, as we discuss life in Liberty City. Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast

This week Alex and Derek venture down into the very scary (Derek's words) tunnels of a post-apocalyptic Moscow to hide from the Dark Ones, a mysterious group of mutants that are the result of nuclear war! So, what's their deal? Are they cool or nah? My heart says nah, but maybe... Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCas...

This week Alex and Derek drink the blood of their enemies! and they probably survive? Idk, the blood can be killer when you want to be a Grey Warden. Humans! Elves! Mages! Dwarves! Poor or noble! Come join us as we discuss another Bioware Classic - Dragon Age: Origins! (and drink some of this blood, seriously, it's great I swear.) Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠ Discord: htt...

HE'S THE LEADER OF THE BUNCH, YOU KNOW HIM WELL This week Alex and Derek discuss another reimagined Nintendo character in one of their most iconic side-scrolling platformers - Donkey Kong Country! A result of banana blitzkrieg marketing, Donkey Kong Country found success through its intense marketing campaign that showcased great graphics on a system not otherwise known for it. Patreon:  ⁠http...

Mushroom people, turtle monsters - what else did you expect to find when you fell down that pipe? In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss the game that shaped a company: Super Mario Bros. This episode made better by a generous use of the word "Super." I've said it enough times to question if it's even a word anymore. Super? Super. Supper? No - that's a meal.  Super. Patreon: ...

It's 2008 and you've hit an overwhelming horde of zombie related content! How will you escape? Shotgun? Grenades? Flamethrowers? A witch just killed you while you were deciding. This week, Alex and Derek talk about a game that capitalized on the zombie-obsessed era of the late 2010's, but delivered in a way that made it not only a great zombie title, but one of our favorite couch co-op...

Among Us! Where it's cool to call your friends out on their sus-ness. This week Alex and Derek discuss the game that took over during the initial stages of the pandemic and created really cool phrases like sussy baka that we are definitely not too old to use. Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFig...

Chili Dogs and SpaghettiOs - a staple of the 90's diet! Only, of course, if it had everyone's favorite blue hedgehog somewhere on the packaging! This week, Alex and Derek discuss a video game legend and a cultural phenomenon that was designed to compete with Nintendo's #1 plumber, but eventually became much more...as long as you could make it out of Green Hill Zone. Patreon:  ⁠https://...

Alex and Derek delve into the Omnic Crisis! This week, we battle the test of time in an extra chonky episode that talks a lot about Overwatch and it's impact on gaming and e-sports. Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast

Has “the man” got you down? Us too! In this episode, Alex and Derek have enough of Joja’s corporate culture and travel out to grandpa’s getaway in Pelican Town! Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast

Still back! In the first full length episode of their return, Alex and Derek discuss 2017's breath of fresh air: Breath of the Wild! Nintendo broke from the series' typically rigid and lengthy puzzle designs and instead gave fans a game where they had the freedom to complete their quests in just about any way they desired. Alongside a new battle mechanic and added RPG elements, Finish the...

Like a dinosaur running around Manhattan: We're Back, baby! In this episode, Alex and Derek reveal new scheduling information and take a look back on some of the releases from the previous months as well as recent acquisitions in the industry. Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast

This week, Alex and Derek start off Spooktober by braving the depths of human space and coming face to face with the reality of insanity in EA's Dead Space! Following the adventure of engineer Isaac Clarke, EA and crew used expert writing and creative sound design as the cornerstones of this 3rd person horror shooter to push the boundary on the creepiness level of the game for the player. Catch us...

Welcome to the Jungle, the Champions have the fun and games! This week Alex and Derek dive into the ongoing, revolutionary title in professional gaming and the critical step toward the modern MOBA - League of Legends!  Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247   PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows, D...

Alex and Derek wander the wasteland in their quest to find their dad, Qui-Gon Jinn, in Bethesda's post apocalyptic Fallout 3! Originally titled, Van Buren, the game switched hands several times before finally being bought by Bethesda who decided to take the game from the 2D space of the first two games, to the 3D realm. Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PATREON! &...

Alex and Derek take a look at Naughty Dog's first Sony PlayStation title, Crash Bandicoot. Originally thought of as "Sonic's Ass Game", Crash Bandicoot changed up the platformer genre by taking those side scrolling ideas and taking them to the realm of 3D. What are your thoughts on the Crash Bandicoot series?  Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247  PATREON!...

Alex and Derek explore the crazy mind of Toby Fox and his wonderfully creative world in Undertale! Flipping the expectation of a turn based combat system, Undertale became a huge influence for so many people who grew up with this simple game that told a story that no one thought they needed but those who love it have fully embraced.   Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/theba...

Alex and Derek step into the shoes of the G-Man's employee of the month - Gordon Freeman. Who would've thought a first day could be so exciting? We've got some friendly coworkers, a nice, professional lab, and...another dimension? Things that want to kill us? At least we have this crowbar! Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PATREON! - If you would like to support t...

Alex and Derek drop in, gear up, and try to be the last ones standing in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or as it is now called, PUBG: Battlegrounds. Starting off as a mod, the battle royale craze boomed in the mid 2010s with mods from ARMA 2 making their way into the mainstream. learn how Greene used his self-taught knowledge to make one of the hottest game modes to ever happen.   Catch us on...

Alex and Derek become the deadly assassins they were never meant to be and go in loud in Dishonored! Learn about the start of Arkane Studios and their effort to make an extremely fun game that you can play in your own style, whether it be stealth or up front and personal. How do you think Netflix will handle a Dishonored show? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PAT...

Alex and Derek saddle up and ride out west to explore the story and production process of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption! Hop into the boots of John Marston as we works to reign in his former gang and retire from his life of crime with his family. What does the story mean to you now after playing through both Red Deads? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - We will be covering even M...

Alex and Derek explore the stars in one of gaming's greatest comback  stories, No Man's Sky! Learn all about the amazing universe that Hello  Games has created over these last fives years as we await the latest  expansion from the team! Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON!  - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content  such as post sh...

Alex and Derek take it back to the 80s and explore the Jordan Mechner's Prince of Persia! Mechner worked with his brother to basically create motion capture back in the late 80s using the Apple II which influenced gaming as we see it today! Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes,...

Alex and Derek do their best Sherlock Holmes impressions as they take on  the case in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney! Originally a one shot game,  Ace Attorney has seen its fair share of sequels in the mystery detective  genre! Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! -  If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content  such as post shows and bon...

Alex and Derek shred it like the greatest of rock legends in RedOctane's and Harmonix's Guitar Hero! With the revival of rhythm games, Guitar Hero brought the band into everyone's living room.  Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.co...