Level 30 Games Podcast

After just scratching the surface of Tears of the Kingdom, Joe and Tom discus their history with the Legend of Zelda franchise! Everything from impressions of the latest game, to a long history of botched Zelda launch-day stories, this episode is entirely dedicate to one of our most favorite franchises of all time.

In a duo show, Tom and Joe revisit some of their favorite games considered one hit wonders. Games that made a big impact (for better or worse) but never had a sequel made for them. We also chat a little about what we are playing, and play a little game of F*ck, Marry, Kill: Lesser of Three Evils edition.

A relaunch!  We're back!  Hopefully for good!  In this brand new episode we discuss the February 8th Nintendo Direct, but really focus in on Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remaster, and our most anticipated new release...Fashion Designer! Make sure you check out our youtube channel for the video podcast and more!

After a long hiatus Tom, Joe, and Kevin are back, discussing their feelings on the 2021 Game Awards Show, their highlights of the year, and a little NES/SNES trivia in respects to the passing of Nintendo's Masayuki Eumora.  

We think it's OK to quit playing a game before you finish and why there shouldn't be a stigma around those that do.  News of the week detail Mario 3D Collection's end of life, Switch Pro rumors are heating up, Sony pulling the plug on some of their digital storefronts, as well as what games we think would make fun AR experiences after the odd Pikmin AR announcement.  Lastly, our question of the mo...

In this episode the ENTIRE gang sits down for the very first time to discuss the Nintendo Switch Pro that Nintendo denied formally, the cancelled Goldeneye game that never was, and we talk about (with Nintendo's domination of the Japanese market) are the console wars dead.  We throw in a little Zelda at the end but we're saving that for another episode ;)   UPDATE:  The audio issues within the epi...

In the final episode of the year, Joe, Kevin, and Tom breakdown the best games over the last decade year by year from 2010 up to now.  We plead our cases to one another, make some tough decisions, and agonize on what we think is the best gaming experience, most monumental to the industry, and of course the most fun.  Enjoy the past 10 years of gaming in this super-sized episode.

Joe, Kevin, and Tom sit and recap the 7th Annual Game Awards (2020) presentation discussing highs and lows of the show, special announcements, and of course winners and snubs.  Lastly, we start our games of the year conversation.  This is Part 1 of a 2 part podcast.  Part 2 will be release the end of the month.    

We sit and discus our thoughts on Nintendo's collection of classic Mario games in the 3D All Stars release as well as some of the other 35th anniversary announcements.  Next Gen console wars heat up as we discuss the advantages and disadvantages the PS5 and Xbox Series X bring to the table with launch day getting closer and closer.

We've officially hit double digits!  Episode 10!  We were gone for so long but now we're back!  And this is an episode we are so very proud of so please do give a listen and enjoy.  In episode 10 we discuss Mario's 35th anniversary, a lackadaisical apology from Nintendo on Joycon drift, and we debate the notion of video games being too long.

We may be quarantined but that does't mean we can't bring you some Level 30 gaming goodness from afar!  Joe, Ada, and Tom are excited to bring you another episode where we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct news and insight, some Animal Crossing stuff, next-gen insight for Microsoft and Sony, as well as play a little F***/Marry/Kill with what are our least favorite and most desired Mario games.  E...

We give some thoughts on the Animal Crossing direct, get into the rumors from last episode we got wrong (which was all of them) and discuss the next wave of internet chatter involving Metroid Prime 4, Pikmin 4, and Mario Kart 9.  Without asking for listener questions we discuss first and third party games we'd like to see on the system, and Kevin acts as an ambassador to Blockbuster Video. Check u...

This episode starts off the rails a little bit but man do we dig into some good things.  Mostly what 2020 looks like for the switch, including the Switch Pro rumors as they are back again and what the release schedule looks like.  Not to mention we've had TWO directs since the start of the year both for Pokemon and Smash Bros.  Yeah, there is a lot to unpack.  For those inclined, check out the you...

Tom, Joe, and Kevin (he's alive!) sit down to discuss the Game Awards, as well as the Nintendo's year in review as it was a doozy. There is also a lot of chaos as we go off the rails a few times so enjoy the zaniness that is, and we'll join you again next year! Check us out on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPikJyduNuK5mvmix_mU8rQ Episode 05: https://youtu.be/apFI-UFPCVE Episode 04: htt...

Joe and Tom (Kevin couldn't make it) discuss their thoughts on whether or not Pokemon Sword and Shield works for busy adults, as well as their thoughts on the opening hours of the game.  Finally, we get into the Game Award Nominees, what we are playing, and of course answer some listener questions.

With three big heavy hitters like that in the title you know we ran long today.  The gang discusses Nintendo's latest mobile offering, recap some of the recent Pokemon news while injecting some thoughts on the long running series' debut on switch, while trying to pin point exactly when Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is releasing.

In this episode we tackle what the closing of more GameStop stores means for the average game buyer/player while we reflect back on the special moments we had shopping as kids then working at different stores as teens.  Ring Fit Adventure makes it's creepy debut, we run through some of the SNES games and Direct news from a few weeks ago, an finally, we answer a great listener question on what to d...

Tom, Joe, and Kevin are back this episode to discuss the likelihood of SNES games on switch while talking about the games we'd like to see (Super Scope?  Really?)  We also get into some Nintendo news, what's happening in the rumor mill, and answer some listener questions about games that touched our hearts young and old.  Enjoy!

Welcome to the Level 30 Podcast!  In our first episode Tom, Joe, and Kevin sit down to discuss the Switch Lite, some Nintendo News, What we are playing with some insight to our future Fire Emblem review, as well as answer some listener inquiries.