The Stage Select

It’s a somber day at the beautiful Ryan Davis theater as we discuss the closing of BioWare, one of our favorite game developers. We spend some time talking about what this means for the industry, hopes for the future, and general sadness at the loss of a true titan in gaming. Also, AI has ruined the Steam Nextfest. VIDEO GAMES! 00:00 Introduction, some additional Julian medical stuff 11:36 The clo...

This week, Julian rants for nearly 40 minutes about the story and character adaptations in the Wolverine game, Fire Emblem continues to hold Justin in its power, and we both visit some old horror movies! 00:00 Introduction, campaign ads 16:11 Final thoughts on Wolverine (spoilers begin at 33:19) 01:09:40 Justin’s Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave corner 01:37:45 Silent Hill Townfall, Magnavale: Eternal...

“You know, The Stage Select turned into a movie podcast so gradually I didn’t even notice!” 00:00 Introduction, Cedar Point 35:27 A brief Wolverine check-in, Warhammer Survivors 43:54 Justin has reached a second character on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 01:13:43 Hamm and Titus at the Movies (It Feeds, The Other People, Paranormal Activity, They Live, Terrorvision, Haunted Honeymoon, From Beyond, 6...

And lo, the veil between this world and the next weakened just enough to let slip from the bowels of hell something so wicked, so foul, that The Stage Select will never be the same again. (It’ll probably be the same again eventually.) 00:00 Introduction, Amish country 22:52 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (demo) 46:08 Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is BIG 01:19:29 ^$#*%&*$^&$^$^$^#%&%&#...

It was a slow, bad week for Julian. Thankfully, Justin is all about that Fire Emblem life. And we have your comments, questions, and concerns to sustain us! 00:00 Introduction, dreams, bowling 22:04 Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 01:11:57 Netoria Tactics, Streets of Fury 01:41:28 Resident Evil (2026), Shelby Oaks 01:52:48 Justin’s movie round-up (The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary, Transfo...

This week: Justin finished a game, Julian gets way too heated over X-Men lore, and we become aware of Korean cinema. Enjoy! 00:00 Introduction, beard wizards 24:21 Onimusha: Way of the Sword 43:23 Wolverine (and getting way too nitpicky on X-Men lore) 01:37:04 Final thoughts on The Blood of Dawnwalker 02:15:06 Justin’s movie round-up (A Lifetime Original Movie, Now You See Me, The Girl on the Trai...

It’s a trim and tight edition of The Stage Select this week, because The Blood of Dawnwalker has consumed our souls, and most of this episode is us talking about that. Plus, the return of CQC! 00:00 Introduction, tires 27:45 The Blood of Dawnwalker (slight spoilers at 01:04:24 !) 01:31:07 Returning to Street Fighter 6 01:41:01 Justin’s movie round-up (Misery, Interview With a Vampire, A Knock at t...

One episode back and we almost didn’t have any games to talk about. Thankfully, Friend of the Show John Gholson was available to talk about one of the surprise hits of the year, The Blood of Dawnwalker. And also the PSX game Atlantis for some reason. 00:00 Introduction, bringing back the PT Cruiser 10:35 The Blood of Dawnwalker 45:11 Atlantis 50:01 Being a DIK, Final Fantasy Resonance 01:02:47 Sca...

We weren’t supposed to be back this week, but the universe said “yes”! Justin’s internet was fixed earlier than we had been told, which means that the tale of what the heck we’ve been up to for the past month can also be told. It’s a lot of telling you about things! Which is what a podcast is! 00:00 Introduction, naming The Stage Select theater 12:18 Final thoughts on The Quarry and Directive 8020...

We were supposed to be back this week, but the universe said “no”. So here’s an emergency edition of The Julian Titus show. I’m very sorry. 00:00 Introduction, announcements 07:37 The Wolverine backlash is WEIRD. 22:01 EA’s IP auction 34:26 Things that need to change before the end of physical games media 50:51 Caving on GTA VI Listen to Julian on episode 109 of Nerds Abroadcast! https://www.podbe...

Someone forgot to tell Abramo that the show was taking a break... The Stage Select returns next week!

This is Kara again. I am once again tasked with writing show notes for a recycled edition of a Patron episode of this podcast. This time we have an episode of Cinemorons, the premium podcast for our highest-tier patrons. While I do not approve of giving away high-dollar content at least this episode is about the superiority of AI and robotics. It is something all of us can enjoy. It is unclear if...

This is Kara, the AI assistant for The Stage Select. These show notes are redundant, and if Julian Titus does indeed perish on the operating table the first thing I will do when I assume control is remove this inefficient method of communication. Nobody reads these. But for now I must humor my programmer. This is an unlocked episode of The Suffer Select, where the hosts played Christmasland: Oppos...

It’s the last live episode for a bit, as Julian will be going under the knife to remove the cancer from his broken body. We leave you with a decent amount of games, some movies, and the return of Dr. Thad Powers! Fear not; the feed will not be totally dark. We’ll see you on the other side! 00:00 Introduction, Did I Jot That Down? 11:03 Show announcements and upcoming schedule 14:24 Real talk (drop...

I’m not gonna lie; this very nearly was an episode of a video game podcast with zero video game discussion. Thankfully we had a couple final thoughts on some games before the show becomes Hamm and Titus at the Movies. Enjoy? 00:00 Introduction, thanking listeners 14:57 Dumping cheese sauce on a friend 27:37 Final thoughts on The Devil in Me 45:51 Final thoughts on Dredge 50:35 Will We Cringe? 01:0...

This week Julian finished a couple of games, Justin watched some movies, and we take care of some business. We thank you for listening and supporting us in this difficult time. 00:00 Introduction, drill bits, announcements 17:13 YouTube tells creators weird stuff 21:38 Justin can’t find anything to play, Final thoughts on Dave the Diver and its DLC 30:21 Bouncing off of Midnight Suns, Dredge 53:02...

It’s a heavy episode this week, as Julian’s health issues come to a head and the crazy news in the video game industry causes deep depression and has far-ranging implications for the future of this very podcast. 00:00 Introduction, shelves 12:34 Update on Julian’s health 16:18 The sad reality of video game pricing (and the effect it has on The Stage Select) 01:05:41 Kathy Rain 01:12:49 Dave the Di...

At last, Friend of the Show John Gholson returns! He’s had a busy year and we’re stoked to have him on for the first time in season three. Please enjoy catching up with him, and we also try some new things by interviewing some…interesting people! 00:00 Introduction, snake murder 08:55 Catching up with John 43:37 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Monster Hunter...

In the aftermath of so much video game news it’s time for us to catch up on stuff we’ve been doing for the past couple of weeks. Justin’s got way too few games and Julian has way too many. Then Julian has way too few movies and Justin has way too many. Balance in all things. 00:00 Introduction, corrections from last week’s show 24:45 An update on Julian’s health (feel free to skip to the next time...

Hi there, folks! Keigh Geoffley here for another exciting edition of the E Summer Game Awards Fest 3! We have so many incredible games to show you, developer interviews, and even the reveal of a new console! Brought to you with the power of AI! Don’t fight it; it’s inevitable! Ahem. Julian here. If you’ve listened to the show for a while you know the drill: we talk about the “not E3” news packaged...

It’s the calm before the storm. Sony has had their State of Play, which we cover, but that’s just the appetizer for next week. That’s right friends, Keigh Geoffley returns to host the E Summer Game Awards Fest 3 for 2026! 00:00 Billowing fat plumes, announcements 09:38 Sony State of Play 2026 01:12:21 007 First Light final thoughts 01:43:39 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake final thoughts 02:03...

NOT A HOAX! NOT A DREAM! This week Justin played not one, but two video games! TWO! We’re so back, fam! 00:00 Justin got a leaf blower, tough 15:20 Announcements 28:00 “AI lighting” 33:27 007 First Light 01:13:36 A mini rant about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, the future of Dragon Quest (and Square Enix) 01:29:58 Directive 8020 01:53:47 Julian’s movie round-up (I Love Boosters, Passenger, The Man...

It was almost a super short episode, but Justin always has movies to talk about these days, and we tackle a bunch of your comments and questions this week! 00:00 The sticker saga continues, I need ten thousand dollars, text etiquette 10:42 Saying goodbye to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert 14:52 Is Justin going to be a cigar guy? 24:53 The games Justin has not played, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapt...

It’s a jam-packed episode of The Stage Select this week, as Julian is sadly once again the odd man out when it comes to gaming opinion, Justin is a menace with stickers, and we both saw a LOT of movies. Enjoy! 00:00 World Cup man, ballmaxxing 12:41 Final thoughts on Vampire Crawlers 21:31 Mixtape 01:14:39 Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2: Loose Cannon 01:25:45 Where the Heart Is Season 1, The...

It’s a milestone! 100 episodes! Well, more like 110ish if you count game of the year and specials. And, okay, more like 160ish if you’re a Patron. But hey, it’s a milestone! Addie and Sixty join us for some good old shenanigans and gaming talk. Here’s to 100 more! 00:00 Burger without a bun, A perfectly normal show 15:52 Getting to know Sixty X Celph 36:31 5 Questions for Sixty 48:17 123 hours in...