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

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about Elden Ring, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, and the Babylon’s Fall demo. They also touch on a few things like Demon Slayer, Being The Ricardos, and more. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 4:01 - Pokemon Violet & Scarlet |...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Dread Rookie Mode, Vampire Survivors, Cyberpunk, Brian reviews Sifu, and Chris touches on the Uncharted movie. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 2:20 - Super Mario Galaxy On Switch | 14:21 - Metro...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by Will Borger to talk about the recent Nintendo Direct. Brian and Will review King Of Fighters XV, Brian gives his review of Infernax and Gunvolt Chronicles, and Chris touches on the Horizon Zero Dawn Frozen Wilds DLC. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS &amp...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by O’Dell Harmon Jr. to talk about Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Genshin Impact, Jett: The Far Shore, Halo Infinite, and a lot more, including games that overstay their welcome, and games that hold up over the ages. This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the Sony acquisition of Bungie, impressions of Baiken in Guilty Gear Strive, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, a new Gunvolt Chronicles game, and a full review of new Drinkbox Game Pass game; Nobody Saves The World! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS &...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver are joined by Rebecca June Lane and Will Borger to talk about the Xbox acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Windjammers 2, and Resident Evil Village. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 2:47 - Xbox Is Buying Activision Blizzard | 1:18:23...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver are joined by the fantastic Mitchell Saltzman to talk about 2021 and all of their favorite games of the year, with each host highlighting the best games, as well as their “Critic’s Choice” Game of the Year and their “Heart Choice” Game of the Year. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouT...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by the delightful Adam Bankhurst to talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home. We begin with a lengthy, spoiler-free discussion and then dive into a full spoilercast. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 2:24 - Spider-Man: No Way Home Spoiler-free Di...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver discuss some future spoilercasts and Game of the Year discussions (in the coming days and weeks) and Brian’s thoughts on Asteroids: Recharged and Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. They also talk about illness, exercise, and allergies, as well as the power of the 3080 Ti graphics card, impressions of Forza Horizon 5 and Psychonauts, and more! After the o...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss Spider-Man: Now Way Home impressions, Arcane, Final Fantasy XIV server stress, Analogue Pocket, a brief impromptu bit on Game of the Year, and more! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:10 - Graphics Card: Obtained | 8:14 - Spid...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss The Game Awards, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, sneezing, the PS5, bike riding, and more! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Sneezing Like The Madness | Sneezes Per Minute | A Bike In The Streets Is Wor...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss Brian’s review of Halo Infinite’s campaign, mics, bikes, and graphics cards, as well as Fortnite, Star Wars, BlazBlue’s new rollback netcode, and more! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Forged In The...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss Pokemon SoulSilver, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Arcane, James Bond: No Time To Die, Hot Wheels, Ghostbusters, Hawkeye, and more! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Boosted! I Got Stabbed Today I...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley discuss Halo Infinite’s surprise free-to-play multiplayer launch, Far Cry 6, Pokemon, the Game Awards nominees, bedtime/portable gaming, the fact that CHRIS IS MARRIED NOW, and more! HUZZAH! Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+"...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by special guest Will Borger to talk about Röki, Unpacking, The Forgotten City, and Resident Evil 7. Enjoy! This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++Take The Glue, Drag It To The Dolls Eyes | +There's a Little Spice To This |...

In this special episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley talk about Call of Duty: Vanguard, Inscryption, Mario Party Superstars, Forza Horizon 5, and Pikmin Bloom. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy it. Thanks, each & every one of you for listening to our show. This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (...

In this special episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by special guests Michael Koczwara, O’Dell Harmon Jr., and Logan Plant to discuss their spoiler-free and spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest Nintendo Switch exclusive and Brian’s-wish-come-true: Metroid Dread. We truly hope you enjoy it. Thanks, each & every one of you for listening to our show. This episode was streamed on...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, & Joshua Mobley talk about Far Cry 6, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, the Switch OLED, & more. We truly hope you enjoy it. Thanks, each & every one of you for listening to our show. This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Bac...

In this very special episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, & Joshua Mobley are joined by Sam Adams to celebrate 200 episodes, their Top 5 Games Of All Time, & more. We truly hope you enjoy it. Thanks, each & every one of you for listening to our show. This episode was streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod & is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 0:31 - H...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and Joshua Mobley are joined by Andrew Wolf to continue the discussion of our Top 20 Games Of All Time (this time #10-6), Metroid Dread, accessibility in games, and much more. Enjoy! This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): The Wolf Ret...

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver talk about the Halo Infinite multiplayer flight (again), the Hobbit-ization of Brian, Potions Craft, Death’s Gambit: Afterlife, and continue the Countdown To Episode 200 with #11-15 on each of our Favorite Games Of All Time. Enjoy! This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. POTENTIAL EPI...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the Halo Infinite multiplayer flight, the Nintendo Direct, and begin the Countdown To Episode 200 with #16-20 on each of our Favorite Games Of All Time. Enjoy! This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Punch...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about Deathloop (Brian’s full review), WarioWare, Final Fantasy’s appeal (and varying quality), N64 modding, and more. This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. Enjoy! POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++Wario Is A Sometimes Food | +I'm An Old Fart...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the PlayStation Showcase, our TOEM: A Photo Adventure review, losing 100 hours of game progress due to PlayStation 5 issues, and more. This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. Enjoy! POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Pretend Like It's God’s...

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the Genshin Impact, Shang-Chi, the Control “The Foundation” DLC, Brian’s boundless energy, and much more. This episode was also streamed on Twitch.tv/PlatformersPod and is archived on YouTube.com/PlatformersPod. Enjoy! POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES: +Did You Just Have The Intercourse? | Nobody Has Energy After The Intercourse |...