The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about their impressions of Splatoon 3, Disney’s new Lorcana TCG, early impressions of The Last Of Us Part 1 remake, Brian’s review of Unsighted, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Splatoon 3 - 18:55 | Lorcana, Disney's TCG - 38:21 | D23 - 48:57 | Unsighted - 58:53 | Last Of Us Part 1 Remake - 1:12:41 | POTENTIAL EPISODE T...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the PlayStation 5 price increase, the new Dragon Ball Super movie, the Splatoon 3 Beta, Chris’ custom game hardware plans, Fire Emblem, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Splatoon 3 Beta - 15:09 | Dragon Ball Super:...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about PSVR 2, Cursed to Golf, the metaverse, bad movies, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: PSVR 2 - 10:18 | I Don't Like The Metaverse - 31:23 | Bad Movies - 37:27 | Cursed To Golf - 5...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and special guest Justin Koreis talk about the push to buy physical/digital games, Cult Of The Lamb, the best and weirdest licensed games, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Why I'm Buying Physical Games Again - 16:30 | Cult Of The Lamb - 38:20...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about retro game collection and emulation, Logic Pic, picross & other puzzle games, the Sega Genesis Mini, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Logic Pic Early Review & Puzzles Games - 00:10:45 | Emulation & Ret...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about playing older games, MultiVersus, Battle Passes, Forza Horizon Hot Wheels DLC, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Old Games / What Do I Even Own? - 14:50 | Ocarina Of Time On PC!? - 28:37 | Forza Horizon Hot Wheels...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Tunic, Stray, MultiVersus, Ex-Zodiac, fatigue around superhero movies & Disney products, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Superhero Movies & Being Tired - 1:01 | Go Play Old Games - 34:27 | MultiVersus - 4...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Stray, Liv A Live, The Munsters trailer, What We Do In The Shadows, live action anime adaptations, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Stray - 12:16 | Liv A Live - 24:53 | Crowsworn 42:14 | The Munsters Trailer - 48:...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Vampire Survivors, Liv A Live, Habroxia 2, Dorfromantik, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: DNF Duel - 1:06 | Vampire Surivors - 1:03 | The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window - 7:17 | L...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by IGN’s Ronny Barrier talk about DNF Duel, Cuphead: A Delicious Last Course, Yurukill: The Calumniation Games, Xenoblade Chronicles, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: DNF Duel - 1:06 | Why Don’t Xbo...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Hollow Knight, Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle, Pocket Crystal League, educational games for adults, the scope creep and sprawl of many modern games, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod Chris Beat Hollow Knight - 0:26 | Elder Scrolls Online...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk are joined by Will Borger to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, the Steam Deck, a wrap-up final review for Freshly Frosted, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Freshly Frosted - 5:47 | Teenage Mutant...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Card Shark, Freshly Frosted, Mario Strikers Battle League, and the massive run of trade shows that took place this week, including Summer Games Fest, IGN Expo 2022, and the Xbox + Bethesda showcase. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIM...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Land Of Screens, the PlayStation State of Play stream, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 2:45 - Land Of Screens (Review) | 11:45 - Chris' First Impressions Of The Steam Deck | 16:00 - PlayStation State Of Play | 16...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Gibbon: Beyond The Trees, Citizen Sleeper, Onde, MultiVersus, Sonic 2, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 13:52 - Save Room Is A Two Dollar Gem | 18:44 - Citizen Sleeper Is Incredible | 30:40 - Does PlayStation Stil...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Vampire Survivors, Hollow Knight, Soundfall, Twin Breaker, the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, and the revealed New PlayStation Plus service games. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Chris Tries To Guess His Old, Not-Up...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver talk about Dr. Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. We begin, as always, with spoiler-free discussions and then the spoilers begin at around the 21-minute mark! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Dr. Strange 2 Spoiler-Free Discussion | 21:10 -...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Brian’s thoughts on Variable Barricade’s True Ending, Josh’s early access impressions of Dune: The Spice Wars, our evolving thoughts on movie appreciation, and Brian’s first impressions of Overboard! (potential spoilercast incoming). Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube....

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Brian’s final review of Variable Barricade, Josh revisiting Team Fortress 2, modding arcade cabinets and digital pinball tables, and whether or not Valve will abandon the Steam Deck. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 6:14 -...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about guilt when using game guides, the Playdate handheld, the dearth of 2022 games (we know about), Brian’s review impressions of Variable Barricade and The Cruel King & The Great Hero, and Josh’s review impressions of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about 100%ing Elden Ring, the delights of Young Souls, and the PlayStation Plus revamp news, as well as experiencing shame when using game guides, ownership, emulation, and Kingdom Hearts IV. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 4:22...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver are joined by returning guest host Ronny Barrier to discuss Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Guilty Gear Strive’s version of Testament, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Tunic, Hollow Knight, and gravy sandwiches. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 19:5...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss Elden Ring, Guilty Gear: Strive announcements, Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, and more, with early impressions on the port of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (YAY!). Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 1:14 - Elden Ring Is St...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver discuss the new Matt Reeves superhero film; The Batman. It begins with the standard spoiler-free discussion, then diving into full spoilers. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Spoiler-Free Discussion Of The Batman | 31:01 - Spoil...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Justin Koreis to talk about Elden Ring, video game industry unionization progress, the Steam Deck’s initial reception, and a lot more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Opening - Game Industry Unionizations | 11:01 - Elden...