Gaming Theater Podcast

Patreon sponsored episode: on this episode per our patreon patron we take a look at Finale Fantasy VI. In this episode we explore the themes some of the creation of the game and different aspects that make this one of the most popular and famous game of all time. We will also look at some of its influence on future titles in the Finale Fantasy series Spoiler warning for all Final Fantasy series Yo...

Hi everyone check out this interesting episode all about the history of lightsabers from it's origins in film production to some of the latest designs in lightsabers. How fight choreography needed to be specially thought out due to the nature of lightsabers to how changes in cinema technology adjust lightsabers and there use. With so much to talk about lightsabers com listen in. with a very specia...

On this episode we take a brief look at the history of the main Mega Man games. From the humble beginnings of Mega Man 1, with the dark horse rise of a game with Mega Man 2, and even the mediocre Mega Man 5. Enjoy these random facts, tidbits, and various tales about the history of the blue bomber himself. So listen in as we quickly go through all 11 Mega Man games. Spoiler warnings: all of Mega Ma...

On this episode we explore 8-bit style music, from it's humble origins in the early days of videogaming. to it's modern rise in the indie video game scene. with it's starts in Pac Man to as modern as shovel night. There is some video games are also have a sound track that is just fire, or games that have one very notable tune that are remake over and over again. Give a listen and check out this ep...

On todays episode we take a look at how handheld game consoles changed along the years. Did some hit long standing glory such as the Game Boy or ones with a negative connotation such as the Virtual Boy. With others, odd tales about them like the N-Gage and so much more. Spoiler warnings for: Fire Emblem, Megas XLR You can find more on Gaming Theater here: https://linktr.ee/Gamingtheaterpresents Fo...

on today's episode we explore several different video games that for one reason or another were considered not great but had great ideas. These are video games such as Friday the 13th for the NES which demonstrated out of the box thinking to present a horror experience but did not make the concept work. Even popular games such as the Final Fantasy series getting a lot of backlash for new an innova...

In today's episode we take a look at a few different player archetypes that exist when playing a variety of TTRPGs. Who knows maybe one of these categories will hit you closer to home then you might think. You could be someone who loves to take chances such as the gambler, or you could love to work out statistics such as the number cruncher, maybe your here to fight monsters and Hack and Slash you...

On today's episode we take a look at an interesting concept known as canon lockout. what kind of stories have canon lockout, What is canon lockout, and why is this a problem. some canon's are so long that thy might keep people out from checking it out, or is there just a lot of details that make it hard to follow the canon. Let's take a look at the concept and problems with canon lock out. Spoiler...

On today's episode we join Dan from the Of Dice and Dens Podcast to discuss a brief look at TTRPG modules. These stories and adventures that are pre made for your table top game. Let us look at these adventures that have inspired our own home made stories, some of these are played in there entirety. Which ever the case there is a lot that a game can get from looking and using modules. Spoiler warn...

This episode is coming to you live from Gem State Gaming Convention 2024 . We talk about several different table top role playing games that might intrigue your group to play. Even though Dungeons and Dragons is one of the most well known of the TTRPG it isn't the only one that might intrigue your group into playing. So take a look at these dice heavy or dice light roll them bones and listen to th...

On this episode we get to talk about magic systems. Some that are so strict with there rules that they have to be performed at a very specific time, place, and with a hint of peppermint. While there are others that are so loose with there rules that they can do whatever whenever, and all the ones that are in between. Spoiler warnings for: Lord of the rings, Gargoyles, Hello Future me,Frieren: Beyo...

On today's episode we take a look at how the ancient gods of the Greek pantheon from Mount Olympus can associate with DC comics own Justice League. Which hero could be associated with the underworld like Hades, or the harvest like Demeter, or the speed as Hermes. Find out what we find on this episode. Spoiler Warnings:Knightfall, Shazam! Justice League Dark, Batman and Harly Quinn, Blackestnight,...

On today's episode we talk about a brief history of point click adventure games. The rise from there humble beginnings spawning from the old text adventure games to there height of there apex popularity in the 1990's competing with other legendary games such as Final Fantasy 7, and the fall from grace with a possible revival. We will talk about some famous titles such as Maniac Mansion and Grim Fa...

Imagine if you were a super hero running around a particular series of canon worlds out there. The DC Universe, the Marvel Universe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe, My Hero Academia and so many others out there. Do we need this particular superhero for this world. Could things work out if Spider-Man wasn't swinging around. Does Batman create more villain's then puts them away. Do we need In...

On today's episode we take a look at the videogames that were based on TTRPG. So get out your charts, pull out your home drawn maps, and hope the dice are in your favor. We will take a look at some of the earliest ultima games all the way to Baulder's gate 3 and a bunch of the games in between Special thanks to Gem State Gaming Convention for tickets you can go here https://tabletop.events/convent...

On today's episode we take a look and explore a brief history in how we got to having a whole genre of films and tv shows dedicated to becoming a video game adaptation, So join us while we explore the early video game shows like Pac-Man to some of the latest such as Fallout and everything in between. From the golden age of the genre to the dark ages. You can find more on Gaming Theater here: https...

On today's episode the Gaming theater crew takes a brief look at the other half of the console wars. from the Dreamcast to the PS5 and all the ones in between, So join us in this adventure and see if the true consoles are the friends we made along the way. You can find more on Gaming Theater here: https://linktr.ee/Gamingtheaterpresents For more with DandDaine you can find them at Twitch: https://...

On this episode we explore and touch on the history of story telling for dolls and action figures. from epic tales of Masters of the universe to more down to earth stories from pony's to monsters living there best high school lives and even explore the sewers for a line of toys that made so many imitators. These are the story's that inspire and build the lore off of various different toys before t...

On today's episode we take a a look at how fight scene can tell a story or bring out story elements. From superhero stories down to small town heroes. With battles on the screen both epic in scale or a traditional one on one fight we get to see different displays of martial arts that tells a story. So joins today as we celebrate those who choreograph these combat scenes that tell us tales not just...

This is a special podcast recording from the TreeFort Music Festival at the PodFort segment! On this very special podcast episode we covering the origins of the Gentleman Thief! We discuss a number of elements of Arsene Lupin and Sherlock Holmes, along with their respective authors Maurice Leblanc and Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle. We even touch on the manga and anime scene with Lupin the 3rd. T...

On this episode we take a look at the story telling elements of the post apocalyptic genre of storytelling. What kind of apocalypses there are in different kinds of stories? What compels us to com back time and time again to these stories and what makes us go back to these stories after the apocalypse. Whether your apocalypses is filled with radiation, monsters, magic, zombies, ice, water, and yes...

On today's episode we take a look at the console wars. A period of time where choosing your video game console was a consumer picking there side. Come with us while we explore the humble beginnings from the early days of Atari, to the domination of Nintendo from the NES, and how Sega rises to be a competitive challenger, With PlayStation waiting to become a new challenger. We explore some of the i...

On today's episode we take a look at the story aspects of the Holy Grail and the Spear of Destiny, Finding out why these items are linked together. What can these items do, where do they come from? Why do they keep coming up in storytelling? The answer to these questions and more. Spoiler warning for : American Dad, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Fate Stay Night, Stargate SG-1, Jojo’s Bizarre ad...

To celebrate the upcoming return of X-Men 97' we take a quick look at the past animation endeavors of Marvel's animated works. From X-Men the animated series, to Spider-Man the animated series all the other animated works that come before and after. Spoiler alert for the following: X-men (90’s cartoon),  Spider-Man the animated series, Cinderella 3, Spectacular Spider-Man, X-Men Evolution Che...

On today's episode we take a look at the storytelling style of crossovers. to help with this we have assembled a major cross over with other podcasters from the Standby Line and Muses of Mythology. Also teaming up with twitch streamers Ashwood Audio and D and Daine. Join us in this great crossover while learning about the history and stories of some of our favorite and least favorite crossroads Sp...