Just a Game Podcast

In this special bonus episode, Sarah and Barnaby are here to help you decide whether to play Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a fantasy RPG where your decisions have a lasting impact on the world and characters around you. Defy the Gods! Unite the Veilguard! Podcast Chapters (no spoilers) [00:00 - 02:32] Welcome! [02:32 - 07:15] First Impressions [07:15 - 11:22] Combat [11:2...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby dive into the story of Indika, created by Odd Meter. Indika is an indie, story-driven game about a conflicted young nun trying to navigate life in an alternative 19th-century Russia, and it took several unexpected turns! Content warning - this game covers some difficult themes. We discuss an instance of rape in the game between 25.32 and 27:42. Please take care w...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby delve into Baldurs Gate 3 spoilers to chat about their favourite characters and moments. Baldurs Gate 3 is an action RPG that uses the rules and combat of the popular TTRPG, Dungeons and Dragons. Podcast Chapters & Spoiler Warnings: [00:00 - 02:18] Welcome to the spoiler episode! [02:18 - 05:14] Shadowheart [05:14 - 09:03] Lae'zel [09:03 - 10:53] Minthara [10...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby chat all about Baldurs Gate 3 - spoiler-free! Baldurs Gate 3 is an action RPG that uses the rules and combat of the popular TTRPG, Dungeons and Dragons. Podcast Chapters & Spoiler Warnings: What are we playing? [00:00 - 03:31] - Faster than Light & Loop Hero (Game premise) [03:31 - 05:53] Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (Mini Games) [05:53 - 09:46] What is Baldur...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby discuss their first impressions of Astrobot! Podcast Chapters and Spoiler Warnings We talk about the home world and the first two areas in the game. There are spoilers for the game premise, level design, game design, mechanics and special bots throughout. If you want to play with no information at all - come back to this one once you've played the first two areas...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby talk about Return of the Obra Dinn! Obra Dinn is a one-bit monochromatic puzzle, adventure game created by Lucas Pope. The lost ship Obra Dinn has returned to port without its crew. You have been dispatched to uncover its mysteries! Podcast Chapters & Spoiler Warnings: No Spoilers Section What are we Playing? [00:00 - 06:11] Baldurs Gate 3 [06:11 - 08:56] Obr...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of their favourite nostalgia games! Podcast Chapters & Spoiler Warnings: What are we playing? [00:00 - 03:48] Persona 3 reload (game premise and length) [03:48 - 05:22] The Last of Us Part Two Remastered (no spoilers) [05:22 - 21:09] Goldeneye N64 (graphics, cheats, game premise) [21:09 - 33:19] Final Fantasy 8 (g...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby discuss the roguelite game Hades, looking at how Supergiant Games managed to elevate the genre to the next level. Podcast chapters and spoiler warnings: [02:53 - 04:56]  Crow Country (Game premise, explorer mode, enemies) [04:56 - 05:46] - Persona 3 (Game premise) [05:46 - 07:46] Hades (Major spoilers: Story overview) Supergiant Games History [07:46 - 09:28]...

In this bonus episode, Sarah and Barnaby talk about the recently announced companions in Dragon Age The Veilguard. Who will they try to romance? Which companions could romance each other?! Follow along with who the NPC's are here! https://dragonage.fandom.com/wiki/Companions_(The_Veilguard) Spoilers We talk about the content released about this game so far. If you want to play it without any infor...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby share their best gayming romances and try to figure out what makes romance options so special. Podcast chapters and spoiler warnings: What are we playing? [2:20 -  3:27] Wildermyth Open Road (Game premise) [3:27 -  5:08] Final Fantasy 7 Remake, & Gran Turismo 7 (Number of game chapters) [5:08 - 7:17] What is a romance option? Our best gaming romance...

In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby discuss their best Co-Operative gaming experiences as they look at what makes Co-Op games great! Podcast Chapters and Spoiler Warnings What are we playing? [1:30 - 2:43] Final Fantasy 7 Remake (character names) [2:43 - 3:30] Tunic (Game premise) Best Co-Operative Games [3:50 - 5:49] Diablo 3 (game style, character classes) [5:49 - 8:33] A Way Out ( Major Spoilers...