Phil Raine

The Loading Screen

Leisure EN ↓ 30 episodes

Welcome to The Loading Screen! Join three nerds as we try to answer some of the unanswerable questions of video gaming.

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Author

Phil Raine

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.instagram.com

Latest episode

Nov 10, 2026

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Episodes

What are Our Favorite Games? 10.11.2026

This one is a longer discussion that's less focused, but a great listen if you're looking for game recommendations! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Greer and me on the Deus ex Media Discord server by supporting one of our man...

What Makes for a Good Cozy Game? 03.11.2026

Is it anxiety? I bet the answer is anxiety. Honestly, this one is deceptively simple. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Greer and me on the Deus ex Media Discord server by supporting one of our many fine podcasts for just a dol...

What Makes for Engaging Combat? 27.10.2026

If you don't like our opinions, I'll fight you! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Greer and me on the Deus ex Media Discord server by supporting one of our many fine podcasts for just a dollar a month! Check us out here! https:...

How Should Voce Acting be Handled? 20.10.2026

Clearly with as many hamfisted lines as possible! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Greer and me on the Deus ex Media Discord server by supporting one of our many fine podcasts for just a dollar a month! Check us out here! http...

What Makes for Good Level Design? 13.10.2026

Here's a hint: Water is very rarely the answer. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Greer and me on the Deus ex Media Discord server by supporting one of our many fine podcasts for just a dollar a month! Check us out here! https:...

How Can You Best to Adapt Games to Film? 06.10.2026

Definitely not by hiring Uwe Boll! Honestly, we don't make enough fun of that guy this week. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Greer and me on the Deus ex Media Discord server by supporting one of our many fine podcasts for jus...

What's the Best Way to Guide Players? 29.09.2026

Maybe a big glowing arrow? Or perhaps the classic tactic of throwing your kid in the deep end, and if they don't drown they'll be stronger for it? (The Loading Screen does not endorse drowning children.) Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam...

What Does Co-op Bring to the Table? 22.09.2026

It's not like cooperation has ever been any good in the real world, right? Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Greer and I on the Deus ex Media Discord server by supporting one of our many fine podcasts for just a dollar a month!...

Are We Really Doing More Listener Responses? 15.09.2026

Yes. Yes we are. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelordiroh Find all three of us on the Deus ex Media Discord server by sup...

What Do Our Listeners Have to Say? 08.09.2026

That's right, it's a mailbag episode! Join us on the Discord so you can be part of future ones! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.t...

Is This Filler Content Any Good? 01.09.2026

Sorry folks, no full episode this week! Hopefully this thing I threw together will still be fun to listen to, and maybe entice some of you to join the Discord!

Microtransactions: Marvelous or Malicious? 25.08.2026

And get me those damn pictures of Spider-Man! ... Sorry about that outburst. This week, we have a surprisingly nuanced discussion on the value of microtransactions! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https:/...

What Actually is a Video Game? 18.08.2026

Surely there's more to it than just "use buttons to make thing happen on screen," right? Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iro...

Is Tetris a Perfect Game? 11.08.2026

If not, it's gotta be pretty dang close with a legacy like that! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelordiroh Find all three...

How Much Short Can You Cut? 04.08.2026

If this episode's runtime is any indication, the answer is "a lot." Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelordiroh Fi...

How Much Can Number Go Up? 28.07.2026

The answer is a lot... at least digitally. I definitely don't get depressing this episode! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@ti...

Who's Winning the Console Wars? 21.07.2026

I'll be honest, we don't really answer this question, but it seemed the most likely to get you to listen. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://ms...

What’s There to Say About Loading Screens? 14.07.2026

At least enough to last over 30 minutes of chatting... more or less. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelordiroh Find all th...

What Makes for a Good Boss Fight? 07.07.2026

Turns out, the first question we need to ask is "What kind of boss is it?" Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelord...

What's the Right Way to do Early Access? 30.06.2026

This episode might be a bit half-baked, but hopefully it gives you an idea of what we're going for! We would love feedback! Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mast...

What Makes for Good Side Content? 23.06.2026

Time for Brianna, Greer, and Phil to go off the beaten path. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelordiroh Find all three of u...

Can a Game be a Favorite Without Being Good? 16.06.2026

Obviously, yes. I guess the better question is why that is. Oh well, it's not like I have any control over what these episodes are called... Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiro...

What Makes a Good Horror Game? (w/ Josh from Super Scary) 09.06.2026

We're looking for both heebies and jeebies. Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelordiroh Find all three of us on the Deus ex...

What Makes for Good Queer Representation? 02.06.2026

No quippy joke answer this time. Happy Pride Month! Find Charlie and all of their wonderful projects here: https://linktr.ee/greenpixie12?utm_source=ig\&utm_medium=social\&utm_content=link_in_bio\&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnjSECbpiyGiy185uR1ArT_idiFR6EnczE7qgmIGM3wPO-J_K7PfrI_RCaT_0_aem_7SUJCcS5bHmGEeoceql8pQ Find us on instagram: https...

What Makes for a Great Game Soundtrack? 26.05.2026

I mean, probably good music, right? Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloadingscreendxm/ Or email us at theloadingscreendxm@gmail.com Theme song by https://musicformakers.com/ Logo by Quill at https://www.artquilliam.com/ Find Brianna on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/timelordiroh/home Or on Mastodon at https://mstdn.iroh.tv/@timelordiroh Find all three of us on the Deus ex Media Di...

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