Meta Beta Gaming Podcast

 Join us as we explore some of the most unforgettable moments in gaming history. From Link pulling the Master Sword to Aerith's heartbreaking death in Final Fantasy VII , we dive into the scenes that defined genres and captivated players. 

 In this episode, we delve into the relationship between mental health and gaming. Discover the positive impacts of gaming, such as stress relief, cognitive benefits, and social connections, alongside potential risks like addiction and social isolation. 

If you’re new to the JRPG genre, starting with games that offer approachable mechanics, engaging stories, and intuitive gameplay is key. Here are top recommendations by Matthew Pokémon Series Final Fantasy X Persona 5 Royal Chrono Trigger Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Tales of Arise

Join Matthew as he delves into the mysterious world of gaming urban legends and myths. From haunted cartridges to hidden secrets, we explore the stories and rumors that have captivated gamers for decades.

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane as we explore the resurgence of retro gaming. From beloved classics to modern reimagining, we dive into the reasons behind the return of vintage gaming experiences.

Matthew talks about Stellar Blade PS5 demo and the controversy surrounding it.

there is a new Nintendo Switch emulator on the block and its name is Suyu. Website: suyu - Open-source, non-profit Switch emulator

X-Men '97 is a direct continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series. It features a solid voice cast and a vibrant new visual style marked by several spectacular action sequences. The series is sincere but not self-important, slightly silly but not embarrassed about

Akira Toriyama , April 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024, was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for creating the popular manga series Dr. Slump , before going on to create Dragon Ball (his most famous work) and acting as a character designer for several popular video games such as the Dragon Quest series, Chrono Trigger , and Blue Dragon . Toriyama is r...

Sad day fro Emulation. Yuzu the Nintendo Switch Emulator and Citra the 3ds emulator have been shut down after the Yuzu team decided not to fight the Nintendo Lawsuit and decided to settl. Yuzu will have to pay 2.4 million US Dollars as well as hand over everything yuzu related. Domains source code Hard drives and switches they own. 

Halo S02E04 raised the Bar and Matthew Juarbe is pleasantly surprised Episode 05 also was a good episode. Matthew Juarbe reviews and talks about Halo Season 05 Episode 05

Nintendo is going after Yuzu the Nintendo Switch Emulator over Piracy and violating several copyright laws and the DMCA you can read the lawsuit in its entirety below: Nintendo of America Inc. v. Tropic Haze LLC, 1 - 24-Cv-00082, No. 1 (D.R.I. Feb. 26, 2024) | PDF | Copyright Infringement | Digital Millennium Copyright Act (scribd.com)

Halo Season 02 just released their best episode yet according to Matthew Juarbe. action oriented No Kwan lol. this is what Halo is all about.  don't forget we are on Instagram. 

Paramount Plus Halo is back for a Second Season. did they improve from Season 01? well Matthew just watched the first 3 episodes and gives his opinion on what he thinks of them. 

in a surprise move Square Enix has made it public and being transparent that they have used AI tools to create Album Covers for their newest Game Foamstars.  Magic Mind:  Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at:   https://magicmind.com/JANmetabeta   AND with my code:   METABETA...

Matthew Juarbe talks about the controversy surrounding Palworld and the issue people seem to be ignoring about Palworld Threatening Pokémon Dominance on the monster taming genre.  Nagic Mind:  Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at:   https://magicmind.com/JANmetabeta   AND wi...

Matthew Juarbe and Paris Woods talk about the legacy and experience with the Kingdom Hearts Franchise. MagicMind Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at:   https://magicmind.com/JANmetabeta   AND with my code:   METABETA20   It’s an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. T...

Palworld is taking the world by storm. with over 2 million sales in 24hrs and people praising it for is mashup of monster taming and survival function it's a hit.  but not everyone loves the game. Fans of the Pokémon Series want Nintendo and the Pokémon Company to get involve and shut the game down. calling it a Pokémon rip-off and plagerism with AI Art. MagicMind Only this January, they help...

proper representation in Gaming is extremely important but sadly Games are a little behind in that regard. but some developers and publishers are making a effort to bring proper representation. here are a few Switch games that have good representation of the LGBTQA+ community. 1.  Night In The Woods (Switch eShop) 2.  Ikenfell (Switch eShop) 3.  Undertale (Switch eShop) 4.  Celeste (Switch eShop)...

an odd episode due to its relatively quiet in the gaming space. So, Matthew gives his reasons why he thinks Tim Burton's Batman Films have held up for over 30 years.  Magic Mind: Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions.  fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://magicmind.com/JANmetabeta And with my Code:...

There were a ton of bad and horrible PC Ports in 2023, but there were some good ones too. here are some of the best PC games i have played in 2023. also, in this description ill add a few more that i didn't have time to talk about in the episode.  List: Baldur's Gate 3 Street Fighter 6 Resident Evil 4 Quake 2 Enhanced Edition Alan Wake 2 Cyberpunk 2077 Sea of Stars Armored Core 6: Fires...

Another Netflix Review. this time giving a quick Review on Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire. more than a Star Wars rip off that has potential. 

Mathew Juarbe talks about the new Netflix Stop Motion Animation Pokémon Concierge. "So much i wanted to say but didn't want to me the review too long and drawn out. give this show a chance it really brings Pokémon into a new light that it needs. the Pokémon are excellent. Haru is great. it's just a fun light heart relaxing show and i wish there was more." we are still sponsored...

Today on Meta Beta Gaming, the dynamic duo is back. Matthew Juarbe and Paris Woods talk about the Saint Row Franchise, and which ones are their favorites.  Matthew - Saints Row 3 Paris - Saints Row 2 Don't Forget we are Partnered with Magic Mind for 6 Episodes. You can now find it in all Sprouts Farmers Market stores across the country.  If you have a Sprouts store nearby, get down there and...

today on Meta Beta Gaming, Mathew Juarbe and Gilberto Santos talk about the crazy news of Warner Bros Discovery and Sony not coming to terms on an agreement that will force Sony consumers to lose access to video content they purchased.  Update: Meta Beta Gaming Has Teamed up with Magic Mind Focus Energy Drink You can now find it in all Sprouts Farmers Market stores across the country.  If you have...