Gamer’s Advocate

THIS WILL BE A VERY SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE! Please use the timestamps below to navigate the episode if you want to avoid spoilers. Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss those moments in gaming that had the most significant impact on gamers and the industry over the years. We dig into the moments in games that lingered with us for whatever reason; the moments that mana...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss comfort games and games that just help us relax. Which games makes us feel cozy even if they're not really cozy games? What game mechanics or genres do we find comforting? What aspects of a game really contribute to that comfy, cozy feeling? Are we even comfy with each other?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we do our very best to discuss the topic of futurism in video gaming. We dig into sci-fi settings and how they compare to more medieval fantasy, the distant future vs. the near future, and the idea of coziness within a sci-fi environment. We also talk about a lot of irrelevant topics and pick fights with celebrities, so do your best to foll...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic tied intimately to where video gaming really got its start: consoles. We discuss our history with console gaming and the progression of consoles over the years, and maybe even possible futures for consoles as technology continues to improve. We definitely didn't get off topic once, and certainly never lost our cool.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss those games that stand out from the crowd for some reason. When is it beneficial to push against the current of mainstream gaming? When is it the wrong call? Are there any games that became more likable just by breaking from the established pattern? Any games that would have benefitted more from conforming? (Having red hair doesn...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the latest entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake effort: Rebirth. Kom gives us some insight into why he enjoys the game, and offers some advice for people considering purchasing the game, now that it's available on PC. Should I start with the remake or the original? Does it matter if I've never played a Final Fantasy game? What is...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss topics that none of us really wanted to talk about publicly. The opinions we keep under lock and key because we never wanted to find ourselves in the stocks, but we'll share them with you because we're sure that we're safe here. Right?

Join a BananaHammockRepublic and LegionGrey as we continue to mourn the loss of AMKomnenos. We continue with our deep dive into everything the original Baldur's Gate games have to offer (spoilers included); specifically focusing on the role of the villains from these games. How do Sarevok and Irenicus compare to antagonists across video games? What makes for a compelling villain and do these two h...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic that none of us is qualified to speak on: humor. We look into the unique avenues video games have to introduce humor, the franchises that continuously deliver on comedy, and our own experiences finding humor in games, and maybe, just maybe we'll find a way to make you laugh too.

Join a BananaHammockRepublic, LegionGrey, and no AMKomnenos, as we do an impromptu discussion about Baldur's Gate 2. Characters such as Viconia DeVir, Jaheira, and Minsc are all characters that were in the original game and have made a surprise appearance in others as well so... what makes them and the game worth discussing in 2025? Banana and Legion talk way too long about their history of the ga...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the general state of the gaming industry. We look at potentially concerning updates regarding a merger between FromSoftware and Sony, the strategy behind game development and the use of patches for quality control, and other topics that will play a significant role in the immediate future of the industry.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss iconic weaponry in video games. Which weapons stand out as the most memorable weapons for us? What role do iconic weapons play in gaming... beyond the obvious? Which weapons just shouldn't be?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey and special guest, Sniffmapeter as we return to our (incredibly spoiler-heavy) discussion of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now that we've each managed to finish a complete playthrough of the game, we revisit our initial thoughts and offer a more in-depth analysis of the game overall. We also discuss the major story decisions players will face and...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the upcoming game awards. Don't worry. We won't be offering our personal votes, but we will dig into the value that the game award provide and discuss ways in which this information can help the gaming industry moving forward. And the big question this year: is DLC a game?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss controllers across video gaming. How do controllers compare to mouse and keyboard? Which controller designs helped games for that console? Which controllers hindered gameplay? Which controller reigns supreme? (Spoiler: Not N64)

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we examine currency in gaming. Despite all the differences in types of currency and value of items, each game has a challenge of creating an economy that makes sense to it's players. Some games require more focus on the specifics of the economy and other games seem to dive into breaking the economy in order to create interest in other stren...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we examine the newest Bioware game called Dragon Age: Veilguard. Each one of us has had a very long history of playing Bioware titles and similar RPG's in the past and collectively put in over 60 hours of gameplay prior to recording this episode. Is the game any fun? What are the technical issues? Uncanny Valley? Please feel free to comment...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss horror in games and other media! We dig into the unique ways video games can tackle horror, and the standards of horror that transcend any specific media. Are there specific game mechanics that work for horror? Should video games emulate other media? Are there elements of horror that don't translate to video games?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss zombies in games and other media! There are so many different games with zombies as enemies, npcs, and central themes. There was no way to cover all games, but we reviewed a few of our favorites and reviewed memorable moments involving zombies. Resident Evil, Project Zomboid, The Last of Us, Plants versus Zombies and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss phobias and how they are used as an element in horror games. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, phobias, movies, or shows? We discuss Subnautica, Yume Nikki, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss phobias and how they are used as an element in horror games. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, phobias, movies, or shows? We discuss Subnautica, Yume Nikki, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey, and special guest Babbaganoush as we discuss spooky games and other media. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, movies, or shows? We discuss Silent Hill, Luigi's Mansion, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey, and special guest Babbaganoush as we discuss spooky games and other media. What makes a scary or horror title work? Are there some things that work better in some titles than in others? What are some of our favorite spooky games, movies, or shows? We discuss Silent Hill, Luigi's Mansion, Sanitarium, Resident Evil and a lot more!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we review and rank companions in Mass Effect 2... part 2! Is there an S tier in ME2? Is there an F tier? We tackle as many companions as we can in this episode, but make sure your alerts are on for the channel so you don't miss our coverage of the rest of the companions in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.

Join AMKomnenos less, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we do an inpromtu discussion about the original Baldur's Gate. Characters such as Viconia DeVir, Jaheira, and Minsc are all characters that were in the original game and have made a surprise appearance in others as well so... what makes them and the game worth discussing in 2024? Banana and Legion talk way too long about their history...