The Gaming Goons

Music, environment, terror? What gets you absorbed into a game you are playing? Today we talk the core components of what draws you into a game so you can get lost for hours!

Today we have a gauntlet of questions for Joey and Josh surrounding some of the games they have the most hours invested into. Who knows their favorite games better? We will have to see.

Today we give our updates to what we've been playing lately, debate back and forth about the legal cases surrounding emulators, and cover the Fallout TV show's new trailer! (note: The content of the debate about emulation is not legal advice, please consult qualified lawyers and other professionals before you make any decisions regarding emulation. Be safe and support developers!) Keep up with our...

We are so happy to celebrate one full year of Gaming Goons content, and we hope you have enjoyed our episodes this past year! Today we test our gaming knowledge a bit with Jeapoardy style trivia hosted by Luke's brother Alex! This serves as part 1 of our trivia style episode, unfortunately we had some technical issues with audio and lost part of the back half of the recording so we will expand the...

Gaming has ups and downs, but nothing shines through like a good challenge. Tag in to hear about our toughest experiences with a level, a game, and our most heart wrenching story experiences! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons   Check out Joey on twitch: https://www.twitc

Since February 8th, Helldivers has taken the gaming world by storm, gathering a mass following, calls for reinforcements, and even bleeding into social media past normal gaming channels! Tune in to see what it's all about! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons   Check out Joey on twitch: https://www.twitc

Ghosts and Ghouls of all kinds have littered the gaming space for ages, but very rarely does a game that provides a meaningful co-op horror game where you can't fight comes along. Phasmophobia is an early access game that has been getting steady updates since its initial release to the public in September of 2020! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @...

Naughty Dog has been making games since 1997 with the initial release of Crash Bandicoot. Since that time they have moved on to bigger and better things, creating game series like The Last of Us and Uncharted. They tell very interesting stories and we are excited to discuss their endeavors and our experiences with them. Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Inst...

Since the Dawn of the Xbox brand, Halo has been instrumental to the gaming industry, giving us new content, great campaigns, and game modes like forge and firefight. With the New season of the Halo show about to drop, it's only fitting we discuss the path it has taken to get here. Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons   Check out Joey...

In the last week a new game has taken the gaming world by storm! Palworld, also known as Pokémon with guns is a swirling cocktail of gameplay elements from other games, but it is forging its own unique identity by selling over 5 million copies sold for just an alpha version of their game! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons   Check...

Since February of 2019 Apex Legends has been available to gamers everywhere, and for the Gaming Goons, we have varying levels of experience playing it. With Josh having the most hours logged, he’s in the lead today as we talk the good, the bad, and the best about this incredibly popular game! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons   C...

Listen in for a great discussion on arcades, what makes them fun, why they no longer have the same impact on gaming, and how they can try to make a comeback in the future! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons   Check out Joey on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ohheyimdaddy

Today we explore the differences in playing games for fun vs playing for glory. Tune in to hear our takes on what we think is the best way to experience gaming! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons   Check out Joey on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ohheyimdaddy

Today we talk what is up and coming for the gaming year of 2024, what new games we are excited about, what remasters are on the horizon, and other things we are excited for in the future! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons Check out Joey on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ohheyimdaddy

Merry Christmas!!! today we have a mix of topics, from essentials for every gaming setup, to gaming gifts and memories we've had over the years! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

Today we talk the winners of the game awards and its place in the world of media, as well as the dubious implications of the release and removal of "The Day Before" from the steam store. Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

Today we discuss the release of the GTA 6 trailer and our thoughts on Rockstar's lengthy timeline from the initial release of GTA V in 2013 to now finally giving players a taste of what to expect in the next entry. Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

Today we take a more conversational approach to the show, joined once again by Dan and Keegan. We talk shop and catch up with more than just gaming. Hear updates on some of our progress watching shows, talking about childhood games and overall just vibing! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

The Gaming Goons give lists of our top 3 favorite games of all time. Some of them won't be too hard to guess for longtime viewers, but others may surprise you! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Keep up with gaming and gooning here! Insta: @gaminggoonspod YouTube:

Today we discuss the Game of the year nominees and which we believe will get the nod for some of our favorite categories. Josh even gives a quick breakdown on how to vote for the awards!!! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

Today we have no choice but to talk about the biggest event in gaming this year, the return of Fortnite's Original map! Gathering over 44 million players in less than 24 hours, everyone can find a memory of Fortnite to share! Tune in to hear ours! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

To round out the month of October and begin November we present another episode surrounding one of the most well known game modes in all of gaming. Today we focus less on the maps and more of the game mechanics that make COD Zombies so fun! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

Today we talk about one of Call of Duty's longest running game modes from its initial run, through the end of the golden age, discussing all the maps and the evolution of the game from World at War, all the way to Black ops 3. Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube: @TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

Today we discuss our favorite horror games and overall experience with the genre. We even compare the experience of a haunted house with a horror game and see which is a more fear inducing experience! Keep up with our Gaming and Gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons

Today we talk one of the most popular competitive games on PC!!! Join us for our interview with Cam, who treats us to tons of awesome perspective on Valorant, and how it compares to other games that are similar to it! Keep up with our gaming and gooning on: YouTube : @ TheGamingGoonsPodcast Instagram: @the_gaming_goons And check out Cam on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/mrdoodles16