The Senate Podcast

This years Game Awards was a bizarre one... from disrespecting the game developers to teaser trailers with no gameplay that all looked the same... Does this "Award Show" mean anything? The answer is, NO. But, Tony and I are going to talk about it anyways, Enjoy! @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_q...

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Welcome back, in this episode I talk about the biggest games of 2023 & their critical reception! Enjoy! https://variety.com/2023/gaming/news/game-awards-2023-nominations-alan-wake-baldurs-gate-full-list-1235787390/ @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠ https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_quinn93⁠⁠⁠ https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD

We come up with some WILD Dream projects that we would love to see our favorite game developers tackle! Enjoy! @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_quinn93⁠⁠⁠ https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD

It's FINALLY time to talk about NaughtyDog and their new (rumored) IP, Eyes of Polaris! Also, many leaks & rumors circulating the games Industry right now. Will FarCry 7 be any good? Starfield isn't for everyone... but we kind of like it. What's better 2D Sonic or 3D Sonic ? Tony & I answer all of these questions, Enjoy! @The Senate Podcast ⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠...

In our most recent episode, Tony went solo to interview one of his role models in the independent video game industry. Enjoy this deep dive into how narrative games/visual novels are made, the struggles and benefits of being a smaller creator, and what inspired Stefan to get into the industry in the first place. @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twit...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, writer, content creator, & games media veteran Jakejames Lugo joins us to talk about Star Wars News, Ahsoka Series Success, Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws, the process of Reviewing within the Game's Media, and much more. If you enjoy the expertise brought by Jakejames throughout the topics covered in this episode please go follow & support him on his social platfo...

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Again, Tony & I find ourselves diametrically opposed... well, not completely. BUT like Empire after this Episode you will probably leave hating at least one of us. We hope you enjoy our look back at this classic. The Ending of George Lucas' "Star Wars" Saga! @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_quinn93⁠⁠⁠ http...

You will most likely hate one of us by the end of this episode and possibly love the other one… we hope you enjoy our retrospective of Episode V, possible the greatest sequel ever, The Empire Strikes Back! @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_quinn93⁠⁠⁠ https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD

A long awaited guest joins us once again, after a much needed break, to discuss our most overrated games! Obviously the nature of this episode is contentious but we manage to bring 3 viewpoints & 3 diverse picks for the possible "The Most Overrated Video Games of ALL TIME" debate! We hope you enjoy! @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twi...

Certain Games will definitely HIT for us but then there are others that we think might miss the mark. One thing is for sure, it's that, a lot of showcases are just smoke & mirrors for what might prove to be underwhelming games... However, some games regardless of the hype or lack there of have caught our attention & you may be shocked at some of our picks... @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSz...

Tentpole IP are a MUST. Nintendo knows how to perfectly balance the new to legacy IP ratio for their ecosystem. They also play into their strength's being that the Switch is pretty much a handheld... it feels like the 3DS era, and we're all here for it! Enjoy this short video where we break it all down. @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/G...

We go way back to the genesis of the most successful sci-fi franchise of all time, the movie that started it all... A New Hope (Episode IV.) This incredible movie should have never happened and almost never made it off of the run way, but it did and the rest is history. We have a lot of nostalgia for this seminal movie in the Star Wars franchise. Although many aspects of this movie are outdated we...

Well... we think that their showcase was pretty good! Solid offering & a little bit for everyone. @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_quinn93⁠⁠⁠ https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD

We lose all credibility when we visit the 5 seminal Games & Movies, for some reason, still in our backlog... @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_quinn93⁠⁠⁠ https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD

We talk recent Gaming & Movie news on top of Summer Game Mess... I mean, Game Fest...! And how Xbox could greatly benefit from a solid showcase in the wake of the lack-luster PlayStation "Showcase." @The Senate Podcast⁠⁠: https://t.co/ZSzDgoBS4j Host: ⁠⁠⁠@GeneralJ501st⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/GeneralJ501st Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠@tony_quinn93⁠⁠⁠ https://t.co/ndDLLOFQqD

In this SPECIAL LIVE Episode, Three friends meet to talk about a true cinematic masterpiece... and spoiler alert: it's a COMIC BOOK MOVIE. But, can Comic Book movies even be considered "Cinema?" As we delve into the proverbial rabbit hole that is absurd Pop Culture an interesting question is proposed. If you could erase any Movie or Video Game from your memory, which would it be? We...

Like I say from the start of the episode... this contentious PlayStation Showcase creates massive waves across the gaming landscapes. Today, we bring on a new guest to discuss the state of PlayStation and how dropping the ball creates an opportunity for the competition to come for PlayStations "total mindshare." I am extremely excited to talk in-depth about games, studios, and publishers...

It is officially "Mental Health Awareness Month" and we've been challenged to be a little introspective and speak about, Mental Health. Tony leads this Episode where we dive into our personally journeys through the highs & lows of mental health. We talk about how healthy habits to have that help us improve our own, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health & wellbeing...

To celebrate Star Wars day Tony & I get together once again, to talk 'a galaxy far, far away.' We talk the Visions season 2 announcement, What we love most about Star Wars... What we loved most from Star Wars under George and what we love from Disney's new Star Wars releases. What's your favorite Jedi? What would your lightsaber color be? What planet from Star Wars would you call home? IF you had...

Whether you are a seasoned gaming veteran or a newcomer to the world of pop-culture, the Mario Movie reminds us of how special the classic era truly was with it's plethora of nostalgic property's. Many a IP are returning to the world of pop-culture so joining Tony and I to dive into all of it is, Thomas from "The Joy Schtick Show." Like Mario traveling into the fantastical world of the Mushroom Ki...

This is the story of an End to an Era. This is the Twilight of the Jedi., The End Starts Now. It is a story of love and loss, brotherhood and betrayal, courage and sacrifice and the death of dreams. It is a story of the blurred line between our best and our worst. How democracy dies and how darkness rises. This is the Tragedy of Anakin Skywalker. George Lucas' magnum opus... STAR WARS: REVENGE...

The looming fall of the Republic and the ominous birth of the Empire, are as palpable as the turning of light to dark within Anakin Skywalker. In this second chapter of "Star Wars" we experience the love, the fear, and the suffering that turn good men... cruel. 10 years after the events of chapter one we are shown the through lines George established in his first film, the Clone Wars & the subsequ...

This is where the fun actually begins... In this episode we analyze & dive deep into the mind of George Lucas while giving our raw/unfiltered-personal-opinions on this particularly divisive entry in the sage. We go back about 20 years to the beginning of the story that George first began nearly half a century ago. This first chapter is of course, the notorious, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. L...