Podcast – Outside is Overrated

The crew breaks down Sid Meier's Civilization VI by Firaxis. We discuss the scope, exploration and overlying systems in the latest entry of the venerable simulation series.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio . 

In the Diablo episode we discuss Diablo II: Resurrected and the board game Sanctum.  11:16 - Diablo II Resurrected 1:26:29 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Co-op Experiences 1:50:01 - Sanctum Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Thank you for listening! Please support  OiO on Patreon . Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect w...

The crew breaks down Inside by Playdead. We discuss the narrative, settings and puzzles of this quirky 2D game. At the very end of the show we have a spoiler discussion about what it means.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio . 

In this episode we discuss Firefly. We watched the show, as well as the follow-up film Serenity and played Lengendary Encounters: A Firefly Deckbuilding Game. 5:27 - Firefly 45:59 - Standout Episodes 1:11:14 - Hopes and Dreams 1:14:49 - Questions for the Fox Executives 1:17:36 - Final Thoughts 1:20:18 - Serenity 1:42:15 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Casey's Movie Recommendations 2:06:08 - Legendary Enco...

The crew breaks down Hi-Fi Rush by Tango Gameworks. We have a spoiler-free discussion of the narrative, upgrades, art style and overall vibe of this third-person rhythm-melee game.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio . 

In this episode the crew breaks down director Taika Waititi's seven feature films.  7:07 - Transformations: Boy, Hunt For the Wilderpeople and Jojo Rabbit 58:47 - Non-Thor Movies: Eagle vs. Shark and What We Do in the Shadows 1:15:32 - Tom Awesome's Top Five Characters in Taika Waititi films 1:22:44 - The Thor Films: Ragnarok and Love and Thunder 1:57:50 - Ranking Taika Waititi's Films Outside is...

The crew breaks down Amnesia: Rebirth by Frictional Games. We have a spoiler-free discussion of the narrative, puzzle and exploration aspects of this first-person horror adventure game.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please support the show at www.patreon.com/oio . 

In this episode the crew talks God of War. We break down the card game based on the 2018 God of War video game and take a deep dive into Ragnarok. The disucssion is spoiler free until 1:57:45. 7:13 - God of War the Card Game 43:31 - God of War Ragnarok 1:57:45 - SPOILER ALERT! Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Thank you for listening! Please support  OiO on Patreon . Contribut...

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Nobody Saves the World by DrinkBox Studios. We break down the core gameplay loop, forms, progression and wacky world of this fun adventure game.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at  www.patreon.com/oio . 

In this episode the crew talks board games! They discuss new games currently being crowdfunded and provide updates on games we've discussed the last two years.  10:48 - Upcoming Games/State of the Market 23:40 - Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin 45:43 - The Queen's Dilemma 57:06 - Unsettled 1:09:46 - Heros of Might and Magic III 1:23:56 - Batman: Gotham City Chronicles - Season 3 1:40:53 - Merchant's C...

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Metal: Hellsinger by The Outsiders. We break down the core gameplay loop, weapons and game modes in this rhythm-based FPS. In the back half of the show, we rank the 12 games we played this year and combine the last with last years, to rank the top 24 games that have ever been on Xbox Game Pass.  Outside is Overrated is p...

In this episode the crew breaks J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion and the first season of the Amazon exclusive The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. 6:32 - The Silmarillion 56:50 - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2:10:21 - Spoiler Discussion Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Thank you for listening! Please support  OiO on Patreon . Contributions start at $2 a month....

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Shadowrun Returns by Harebrained Schemes. This tactical RPG has players investigating a murder in the setting's dystopic future.  We break down character creation, the core gameplay loop, progression and the overall experience. Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at ...

In this episode the crew breaks six video game movies from the 90s. They recap each film and debate whether they are still enjoyable today.  13:54 - Mortal Kombat 34:11 - Mortal Komba Annihilation 54:11 - Street Fighter 1:15:53 - Double Dragon 1:39:14 - Wing Commander 2:10:30 - Super Mario Bros 2:33:04  - Ranking 80s-90s video game movies Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Than...

We break down Immortals Fenix Rising by Ubisoft. We discuss the core gameplay loop, combat, exploration and story impressions of this open-world action game.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at  www.patreon.com/oio . 

In this episode the crew breaks down the epic film trilogy of: CLERKS. Tom, Joey and Phoenix discuss the importance of the debut's film in the grand stage of cinema (masterpiece?!?), which movie is the overall best and a spoiler-free look back at the final film.  10:17 - Clerks 54:21 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Kevin Smith Things 1:25:34 - Clerks II 2:03:34 - Clerks III Outside is Overrated is presented...

We break down Wolfenstein The New Order by Machine Games. We discuss the core gameplay loop, level design and story in this excellent narrative-driven shooter.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at  www.patreon.com/oio . 

In this episode the crew breaks down the career of director Peter Jackson. They discuss The Frighteners, King Kong and They Shall Not Grow Old and debate the five best moments from the director's Tolkien adaptations.  10:41 - The Frighteners and the Early Years 29:53 - Top 5: Billy Ranks the Top Moments from Jackson's Tolkien Works 57:46 - King Kong and the Middle Stage 1:17:27 - Dr. Kelsey Chmiel...

Cowabungq dude! OiO grabs a slice of 'za and shares some attitude as they break down the joys of thrashing the foot in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge by Tribute Games. The turtle-loving trio was transported back to their childhood in this sidescrolling beat-em-up.  Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at  www.patreon.com/oio . 

In this episode the crew breaks down the first and last Ratchet & Clank titles and discuss the unfortunate movie and the challenges in bringing video game movies to life.  10:36 - Ratchet & Clank (2016) 44:19 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Weapons in Ratchet & Clank 52:05 - Raatchet & Clank Movie 1:18:19 - Dr. Chmiel on sleep cycle 1:19:58 - Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Outside is Overrated is presented by ...

The crew brakes down turn-based RPG Yakuza Like a Dragon, developed by Ryu ga Gotoku Studios. They have a spoiler-free discussion of all 10,000 systems in the game, along with breaking down the narrative structure and characters.    Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at  www.patreon.com/oio . 

For the 50th episode of Outside is Overrated Tom, Joey and Phoenix break down the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. They discuss one novel, three short stories, film adaptations and choose-your-own-adventure style cooperative game.  7:13 - The Written Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 23:33 - A Study in Scarlet 43:39 - Scandal in Bohemia 57:23 - The Red-Headed League 1:06:33 - The Speckle...

The crew breaks down the 2D melee combat action game Trek to Yomi by Flying Wild Hog. They have a spoiler-free discussion the art style, moment-to-moment action and narrative.    Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio . 

Tom, Joey and Pat repel an alien invasion and attempt to overthrow alien overlords in our XCOM show! 12:15 - XCOM 2 1:23:09 - Dr. Chmiel Discusses Ergonomics 1:26:19 - XCOM The Board Game Outside is Overrated is presented by  Premier Health . Thank you for listening! Please support  OiO on Patreon . Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Co...

The crew breaks down the frenetic third-person action game Marvel Avengers by Crystal Dynamics. They discuss the satisfying campaign, less-satisfying bugs and multiplayer options.    Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health . Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio .