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Join us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard. Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holiday season. From indie gems to AAA blockbusters, here's everything you need to know...

Game Awards 2024 Breakdown & Dragon Age Veilguard Review | Grown Up Gaming PodcastJoin us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard. Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holid...

00:00 Intro 04:30 Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth 15:53 Diablo 4 31:26 Palworld 42:26 Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 56:28 The Plucky Squire 1:04:32 Crypt Custodian 1:08:21 Magic The Gathering 1:24:28 Lords of the Fallen 1:37:39 Assassins Creed 2 1:48:00 Black Myth: Wukong 2:13:20 Game Awards 2024 2:18:22 Outro

Pipsqueak! Steam Page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741550/Pipsqueak/ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growinupgaming 00:00 - Intro Last Week This Week In Gaming 03:07 - Sea of Stars DLC In the Works 11:24 - Xbox 360 Closes Digital Store 19:06 - GamePass Price Increases 24:18 - GamePass With NO Console! 33:39 - Xbox Limited Edition Deadpool Controller 33:49...

Join us for an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed 2D Samurai hack and slash indie game "1,000 Cuts" by Banjo Toad Studio. In this interview, delve into the creative process with Donald, the lead writer, developer, and project lead, and Blue, the mastermind behind the stunning art direction. Explore the intricate world of samurai warriors, epic battles, and razor...

We are back again, baby!!!! In this brand new episode of Growin' Up Gaming we are returning to form with some of our classic segments. We kick things off with the GuG Gala where we run down all of the games we are playing and movies we have been watching. After that, we dive into the hottest news articles of the past week in Last Week, This Week In Gaming. Next in Indie Love we have a look at...

HELLO, and welcome to Episode 10 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. On today's episode, we are diving into our favourite TV, Movies & Books of the past few weeks. Kick back and relax & grab a beer. 🍻 Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:20) - The Gentlemen (02:51) Dune 2 (08:23) - Road House (12:59) - 1984 (13:34) - Mistborn: Book 1 (22:49) - Damsel (26:00) - Poor Things (29:04) - Alvin...

HELLO, and welcome to Episode 8 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. On today's episode, we are diving into Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Prince of Persia, and of course, some good ol' fashion democracy with HellDivers 2! Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (02:23) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Wrap Up (09:20) Dragons Dogma 2 Review (47:08) - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown...

00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Ghost Wire Tokyo 12.49 - Need For Speed: Unbound 17.07 - Steelrising 22:49 - Yakuza: Infinite Wealth = GOTY 33:54 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 48:07 - PlayStation Portal Works over WIFI! 57:09 - VERSUS!: Evil West Vs. Artful Escape 1:03:42 - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth 1:11:53 - TMNT: Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past 1:15:57 - The Boy & The Heron 1:18:56 - Oppenhei...

We are back once again with another HUGE episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast. With PlayStations State of Play hot off the presses it is time for a deep dive into the event, going over all of the news, and huge announcements that Sony had in store for its viewers. From there, Brandon gives his PASSIONATE review of Final Fantasy 16, the game that started as a GOTY candidate, but where will...

It is time for a HUGE catch-up as the Guggernauts have a ton to get through after being off. From games to books, movies to board games, no medium is off limits on today's episode! Skip ahead with the time stamps below. Otherwise, sit back, grab a beer, and join us for a new episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast 00:00 - Intro 05:47 - Resident Evil 4 21:14 - God of War DLC 37:56 - Fire E...

Welcome to the first annual Guggies Awards!!! After an incredible 2023, we at Growin' Up Gaming have sat down to discuss our favourite games, movies and TV shows of the year. Sit back, grab a sock beer and join in on the conversation. Who will win GAME OF THE YEAR for 2023? You will have to tune in and find out. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 07:22 - Best Sequel 13:43 - Best Game of Q2 18:00 - Bigge...

00:00 - Intro 2:28 - Game Award Backlash 15:15 - Game Award Winners! 15:36 - Most Anticipated - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth 17:45 - Best Adaptation - The Last Of Us 18:46 - Best Multiplayer - Baldur's Gate 3 19:39 - Best Sports Game - Forza  21:01 - Best Sim & Strategy - Pikman 4 22:11 - Best Family Game - Super Mario Wonder 22:39 - Best Fighting Game - Street Fighter 6 23:45 - Best RPG - Bal...

Hello and welcome to Growin' Up Gaming! On today's episode, we are discussing Sabotage Studios ' Sea of Stars ' Come with us on this wild adventure with Valere, Zale and of course, the KING OF KINGS, Garl It's time to grab a beer and join the Peacock, Platypus and Muskrat (Positive Possum!?! 🙌) on another Top 5 Review! ---------------- Sea of Stars Documentary ----------------...

It's the most wonderful time of the year - no, we aren't talking about the Holidays, we are talking about the VIDEO GAME AWARDS!! Join us as we go through the nominees of the 2023 Game Awards as we cast our vote for each category. Be sure to check the poll to give your vote on the 2023 GOTY! ----------------------- [2:37] - Most Anticipated Game [8:49] - Best Multiplayer [15:06] - Best Spo...

Hello and welcome to another edition of Cuddles & Catch Up! -Starbucks PSL nutrition -Brandon finishes Spider-Man 2......does he love it even more than he initially did?! -Mike has never seen Lethal Weapon -A Haunting in Venice and SO MUCH MORE So jump in and tag along for another wacky and wild C&C

Hello and welcome to GROWIN' UP GAMING! In this episode, we dive into the epic world of Baldur's Gate 3! Brandon & Erik take us behind the scenes of one of this year's GOTY nominees. Who is this game for, is it really that good, and should you be spending your hard-earned money on this RPG epic? Join us and find out on this episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast.

🎮 Join us as Mike and Brandon dive into the world of Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation 5! 🕸️ In this in-depth review, Mike hesitates but ultimately upgrades his score from 8.5 to 9, while Brandon showers the game with a solid 9.3! 🚀 Discover the unique dynamics of playing as both Miles Morales and Peter Parker, shared skill trees, and the intriguing gadget upgrades that add a new layer to the game...

Introduction [00:00] Opening Music [00:15] Welcome back message [01:30] Recap of the break and anticipation for Season 2 Segment 1: Literary Dive [02:16] Discussion on "Fall of the House of Usher" Segment 2: Netflix Highlights [04:58] Review of "Choose Love" Segment 3: Reality TV Corner [07:15] Insights into "F Boy Island" Segment 4: Indie Gem [13:14] Spotlight on &qu...

Greetings, Guggernauts! The moment you've been waiting for has arrived – Season 2 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast is about to hit the airwaves and rock your gaming world! We've been on a quest, levelling up and fine-tuning our potions, and now we're ready to embark on this epic journey with you. 🌟 Meet Erik, Your New Co-op Partner! 🎙️ The party just got bigger! Introducing our ne...

Welcome to episode 49 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  Today marks a very special episode - the END OF SEASON 1 of Growin’ Up Gaming! But don’t worry, we are not going anywhere. After a short break, we will be back with a 3rd host, new segments & a brand new release schedule to ensure we keep giving our Guggernauts what they want.  In this episode, we go through: (00:03:08) Cuddles &...

Welcome to episode 48 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  In this episode, we go through: (00:04:16) Cuddles & Catch Up - Barbarian, Barry, Cult of the Lamb, Remnant II, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem (00:51:56) Netflix Games Enters the Streaming Ring (00:58:35) Baldur's Gate 3 Fun Facts! (01:11:56) Remnant II Sells 1m Copies (01:12:41) Assassin's Creed Mirage Moves Up Its Release Date (01:16:...

Welcome to episode 47 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  In this episode we go through: (00:59:20) Microsoft closes down Xbox Games with Gold to introduce Game Pass Core (01:14:13) Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for 10 Years (01:20:45) What Sony's R&D Budget tells us about the future of PlayStation (01:38:16) PlayStations Accessibility Controller is coming in December (01:40:0...

Welcome to the final chapter in our EPIC 3-Part trilogy that is episode 46 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  On this episode, the boys are diving deep into all of the announcements at the Xbox Showcase & Starfield Direct. This includes: Starfield Direct Avowed Clockwork Revolution Fable Forza Motorsport Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II South of Midnight Towerborn...

Welcome to episode 46 (Part 2) of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!  On this episode, the GuG Squad is going full LOTR as we continue our 3-part episode to cover all of the craziness of Summer Game Fest 2023. In  Part 2 , we are going through all of the games announced at Nintendo's June Direct. This includes: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Super Mario RPG Remake Detective Pikachu 2 Metal Gear Soli...