Gamer’s Advocate

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we review and rank companions in Mass Effect 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 we'll need a follow up to get through all of ME2.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss Red Flags in gaming and perhaps a couple of green flags.  What things do some developers include in their content that turn us off wanting or continuing to play their game?  Comment if we got it right or wrong!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we review and rank each companion in Mass Effect 1. Will Liara reach an S tier? Will Kaiden survive long enough to rise through the ranks? Comment if we got it right or wrong!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss sports and games about sports! What were our introductions to video games about sports? Are pro wrestling games considered a sports game if it is not accepted as a "real" sport by others?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss puzzles and their usage in video games! What makes a great puzzle in game and what types of puzzles are the most unique and memorable?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss our favorite pets and their usage in video games! What makes a great pet in game and what types of pets are the most unique and memorable?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the perspective of choice in games and why some work better than others. We discuss narrative methods such as quick time events and cinematics and how they can help or hinder the game play.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the nature of what is a hero in a video game? What typically makes for a better story, a chosen one or someone who chooses to become the hero? We will use examples from various games and discuss whether or not a character within a great story is elevated or a great character within a common story is made great by that character o...

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we draft characters in the spirit of fantasy sports. We will pick playable heros and/or companions known from their games rather than from outside lore (comics, movies, etc.) Who will draft the best team? Comment to tell us who you think won!

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they discuss their favorite worlds in gaming, their least favorite worlds, and why you might or might not want to live in each. Expect a lot of Sci-Fi, a lot of Fantasy, and a little less emphasis on Horror.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they continue their discussion on Mass Effect 1, its mechanics, its antagonists, and its pushy-flirty main cast.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they discuss the first game of the Mass Effect series, its incredible storytelling and world building, and our dives into some of the main characters.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we tackle Banana's and Kom's favourite game series: Final Fantasy. Why should you start playing today? What makes the series special? And where should you *not* start playing?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the the subject of challenge and speed runs. Are games more fun when an extra challenge outside of finishing the game is performed? Should games have hidden rewards for completing hidden challenges?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the role history plays in video gaming. When is historical accuracy important? Is playing with the details dangerous? Is Assassin's Creed a documentary?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the world of simulator video games. What makes a good simulator? Are sports games action or simulator games... or both? How do we wedge Final Fantasy into this conversation? (Don't worry. We found a way.)

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the unique feature available to video games in the voiced vs. voiceless protagonist. Does a voice acted main character make storytelling easier? Or harder? We discuss how voice acting can impact player experience and immersion in video gaming and specific examples of games on either side.

Episode 3 of the podcast is here! Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockReublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the impact that graphics can have on the overall experience of a video game. We talk about when focusing on graphics can serve to engage players, and whether or not good graphics can ever ruin a game.

Welcome to Gamer's Advocate Podcast! In this episode we discuss music in gaming and how it affected some of our favorite games! Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as we dive into our favorite games and dissect the various topics that help us appreciate them even more!

The first episode of the Gamer's Advocate Podcast! In this episode we discuss if lore is important to game and game development! Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as we dive into our favorite games and dissect the various topics that help us appreciate them even more!