The Thoughts & Players Podcast

The Sega Genesis is iconic and managed to go toe-to-toe with Nintendo's various juggernauts. In this episode, the gang debates which 4 games belong on the Mount Rushmore of the Sega Genesis. Topics Intro [0:35] Mount Rushmore of Nintendo 64 [2:50] Final Thoughts [50:00] Outro [54:37] Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers...

Welcome to Level 84 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang lists their favorite movement/traversal in games, which of their favorite game franchises seem to be dying, and some of their favorite gaming characters. Topics Intro What We're Playing Favorite Movement/Traversal in Games Dying Game Franchises Favorite Character from a Franchise You Don't Care About Gamet...

We're back on the mountain trail with Nintendo, and this time we're talking Gameboy. That's right, in this episode, the gang tries to navigate the labyrinth of their earliest gamer memories as they debate what four games make the Nintendo Gameboy's Mount Rushmore. Topics Intro Mount Rushmore of Nintendo Gameboy Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=8625404...

Welcome to Level 82 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang chats about gaming purgatory, how to cure the post-game blues, and what non-combat game has their favorite combat (thanks David) . The gang also plays another round of Legally Guessin'. Topics Intro What We're Playing Your Gaming Purgatory Curing Post-Game Blues Favorite Combat in a Non-Combat Game Gametim...

The story of the Sega Dreamcast is one of good vibes and dashed dreams. In this episode, the gang reminisces over Sega's ill-fated masterpiece as they debate what four games make the Sega Dreamcast's Mount Rushmore. Topics Intro [0:00] Mount Rushmore of Sega Dreamcast [2:42] Final Thoughts [39:22] Outro [43:52] Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch on YouTube | https://...

Welcome to Level 80 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy gives his impression of Starfield, the gang confesses their toxic gamer traits, and a debate breaks out as to what products video game characters would endorse if they were influencers. Topics Intro What We're Playing Jeremy Talks Starfield Toxic Gamer Traits Video Game Character Influencers Gametime! Legally Gu...

Welcome to Level 79 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! The title explains it all, in this episode, the gang debates what four games make the Mount Rushmore of the Nintendo 64. Topics Intro Mount Rushmore of Nintendo 64 Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Twi...

Welcome to Level 78 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang lists the games of all time, reminisces about the first game they ever beat, and talks about buying a game at first sight. Also, the guys debut a new game segment. Topics Intro What We're Playing One of the Games of All-Time What Was the First Game You Beat? Buying a Game at First Sight Gametime! Name That Gam...

Welcome to Level 77 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this Overrated-Underrated-themed episode, Cory holds as David and Jeremy debate whether we're in a golden age of RPGs, if corporate gaming reviews matter, will 2023 is the best year of this console generation, and more! Topics Intro Customized Game Consoles Professional Corporate Game Reviews We're in the Golden Ag...

Welcome to Level 76 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang wonders if it's okay not to beat games, talk about their favorite gaming merch, what AAA publisher is the worst and much more! Topics Intro What We're Playing Movie Talk Is It Okay Not To Beat A Game? Have You Ever Felt Sad Beating A Game? What's Our Favorite Gaming Merch? Who Is The Worst AAA Publishe...

Welcome to Level 75 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, David holds court as Cory and Jeremy debate if achievements and trophies help or hurt video games, if the gaming industry is oversaturated, can another IP create something like Pokémon Go, and more! Topics Intro Is the Gaming Industry Oversaturated? What Hobby Would Be Better Than Gaming Stats? What IP Can Re...

Welcome to Level 74 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang talks about what games they're playing, their favorite alien-related games, games they love but never mention, and more! Topics Intro What We're Playing Our Favorite Alien-related Games What Games Have We Never Mentioned? Our Favorite Indies of the Thoughts & Players Era Gametime! What's the Meta?...

Welcome to Level 73 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, Cory holds court as David and Jeremy debate how long a game's lifecycle should be, what exclusive IP should replace Halo as Xbox's flagship franchise, if another video game crash is around the corner and more! Topics Intro How Long Should a Game's Lifecycle Be? What IP Replaces Halo as Xbox's...

Welcome to Level 72 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy discuss the games that defined their PC gaming experience, what games deserve a spiritual successor, and whether there will ever be a Ready Player One? Topics Intro What We're Playing Games That Defined Our PC Gaming Experience What Games Deserve a Spiritual Successor? Will There Ever Be A Ready...

Welcome to Level 71 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, Jeremy holds court as David and Cory debate whether the newly announced Black Panther game is a smart move, what game genre benefits most from great music, what game console has the most timeless design, and more! Topics Intro Is a Black Panther video game a smart move for EA and Marvel? Playstation will with...

Welcome to Level 70 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy talk about their favorite game demos, what music they'd see performed live, and what games give them happy thoughts. Topics Intro What We're Playing Our Favorite Games Demos Game Music We'd See Live Games That Give Us Happy Feelings Gametime! Gamerly Grued Final Thoughts Outro Support Us...

Welcome to Level 69 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this special episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy talk about the podcast, where it came from, what it is now, and where we want it to go in the future. Topics Intro Classic Movies and Music... Who Cares? Old Podcast Segments The Present Podcast and What We're Playing What We Want the Podcast in the Future Gametime! Legally Guessing Fina...

Welcome to Level 68 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy think about what job they would want in gaming, whether extended game directs are good for games, and what it takes for us to give a game 10 out 10! Topics Intro What We're Playing Our Dream Job in Gaming Are Extended Directs Good for Games? What Is A 10/10 Game To Us? Gametime! Fast As You Can...

Welcome to Level 67 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, Cory holds court as David and Jeremy debate how much is too much to spend on video games, who should enter the game console race, whether AAA titles should be digital-only games and more! Topics Intro Should Sequels Try to Be More Unique for Familiar How Much is Too Much to Spend on a Video Game? AAA Games Be...

Welcome to Level 66 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy talk more about Zelda, games they've played that should've been canceled, and if being fit makes you a better gamer! Topics Intro What We're Playing Cory Gushes over Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom What Games Have We Played That Should've Been Canceled? Does Being Fit Make You a Better G...

Welcome to Level 65 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, David holds court as Cory and Jeremy debate MK1, gaming for kids, are mobile gamers really gamers and more! Topics Intro Mk1 Announced - Naming in Modern Gaming Are Mobile Gamers... Gamers? Is Gaming good, bad, or neutral for kids? Gaming Merchandise - Too much or not enough? Mystery Question Outro Support Us...

Welcome to Level 64 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David, Cory, and Jeremy talk about the newest Zelda, Overwatch 2 canceling its PvE mode, and our favorite video game acting performances! Topics Intro Why Haven't We Bought the Newest Zelda? Blizzard Cancels PvE for Overwatch 2 Our favorite acting performances in games Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support...

Welcome to Level 63 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy question if brick-and-mortar game stores like GameStop are relevant anymore, as well as try to figure out what the heck Phil Spencer and Xbox's plans are for the future! Topics Intro What We're Playing Is GameStop Relevant? Where is Xbox Going? Final Thoughts? Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon....

Welcome to Level 62 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the guys try to figure out what went wrong with RedFall and Xbox, how AI can impact gaming for the worse, and what our real-life RPG stats would be. We also play a game of What's the Meta? Topics Intro What We're Playing What is Going on with RedFall and Xbox? Will AI take over Gaming? What would be our RPG stats?...

Welcome to Level 61 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PVP Edition! In this episode, special guest Cody sits in to judge as the gang debates whether turn-based RPGs have any staying power, whether game console lifespans are too long, game remakes/remasters, and more! Topics Intro Is there a mainline future for the turn-based RPG genre? Are console lifespans too high or too low? Are game remak...