This week we focus on the big releases from October 27th. Scott plays Assassin's Creed: Origin, Zach plays Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Josh plays and finishes Super Mario Odyssey. Our community topic centers around the thoughts and feelings of our community surrounding these three games as well. News includes PUBG's Xbox release date, Star Wars: Battlefront II getting loot box revisions, and more.
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Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 14:25) Welcome/Introduction
(14:26 – 47:28) News/Trailers (Paris Games Week announcements [trailers for "Last of Us 2", "God of War", "Ghosts of Tsushima", and "Spelunky 2"] & EA making changes to the loot boxes in "Star Wars Battlefront 2")
Games We've Been Playing
(47:29 – 1:06:11) "Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus" (Zach)
(1:06:12 – 1:29:49) "Assassin's Creed: Origins" (Scott)
(1:29 50 – 1:51:35) "Super Mario Odyssey" (Josh)
(1:51:36 – 1:52:34) Closing
In the latest episode in our Legacy series, we celebrate the launch of Super Mario Odyssey by exploring the history of the Super Mario Bros. series and its impact on the gaming industry and ourselves. Scott, Zach and Josh run through all of the core games in the series and discuss our favorite moments, along with our rankings of the best in the series.
It's just Scott and Josh this week, and they talk about games in the Super Mario universe that aren't your traditional platformers. Which ones are their favorites? Stay tune to find out!
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Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 11:56) Welcome/Introduction
(11:57 – 43:39) News/Trailers (Xbox Originals on Xbox One, Drama at NeoGAF, Activision's Matchmaking Patent)
Games We've Been Playing
(43:40 – 51:21) "South Park: The Fractured, But Whole" (Josh)
(51:22 – 57:26) "The Mummy: Demastered" (Josh)
(57:27 – 1:00:46) "Golf Story" (Scott)
(1:00:47 – 1:09:15) "Shadow of War" (Scott)
(1:09:16 – 1:20:41) "From the Outside In" Topic: Spin-off Mario Games
(1:20:42 – 1:21:31) Closing
On this week's episode, Scott, Josh, and Zach welcome Twitch Streamer Stefan Rombing who called all the way from Sweden to chat with us about stats in role playing games. We discuss what each of our individual skill trees look like and whether or not we switch it up on subsequent playthroughs.
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Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 14:13) Welcome/Introduction
(14:14 – 39:09) News/Trailers (Humble Bundle acquired by IGN, EA dissolves Visceral Studios, a new cross-platform game for Xbox One & Switch")
Games We've Been Playing
(39:10 – 44:34) “Tom Clancys Ghost Recon Wildlands”, “Overwatch”, “Deus Ex: Human Revolution”
(44:35 – 58:22) "South Park: The Fractured, But Whole" (Josh)
(58:23 – 1:05:28) "Golf Story" (Scott)
(1:05:29 – 1:18:08) "The Evil Within 2" (Josh)
(1:18:09 – 1:24:51) "Jackbox Party Pack 4" (Scott)
(1:24:52 – 1:27:08) "Time Recoil"
(1:27:09 – 1:40:27) "From the Outside In" Topic: Stats in Role Playing Games
(1:40:28 – 1:41:05) Closing
On this week's episode, Scott, Josh, and Zach welcome Twitch Streamer Jeremy Paz (Twitch.tv/Jeremey_Paz) to discuss the Nintendo Switch and what indie and AAA games we'd like to see on that platform.
We also discuss a recent video from Ninja Theory showcasing quotes from e-mails they received about their recent game, "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice". The link for that trailer can be found right HERE.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 14:38) Welcome/Introduction
(14:39 – 29:26) News/Trailers (No content hidden behind Amiibos in "Super Mario Odyssey", and an emotional thank you letter trailer from Ninja Theory about "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice")
(29:27 – 33:03) What has JEREMY been playing? ("Sniper Ghost Warrior 3")
(33:04 – 46:02) What has JOSH been playing? ("A Hat in Time")
(46:03 – 55:16) What has ZACH been playing? ("Culdcept Revolt")
(55:17 – 1:11:52) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Shadow of War", "SteamWorld Dig 2", "Earth Atlantis")
(1:11:53 – 1:36:17) "From the Outside In" Topic: Games We Want on The Switch
(1:36:18 – 1:36:34) Closing
This week on the show, it's just the three core hosts as we answer questions from the community. Are achievements really important? What developers would we like to see tackle other franchises? What games are good for child development? We answer those and more!
News this week includes our thoughts on the Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer, the hacking of the SNES Classic Edition and Andrew House leaving Sony.
Games we played this week include the SNES Classic Edition, Maize, Steamworld Dig 2, Cuphead, Hob and Bloody Zombies.
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Thanks and enjoy the show!
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 10:07) Welcome/Introduction
(10:08 – 25:34) News/Trailers (combat-free "Assassin's Creed: Origins", SNES Classic stock, Super Mario Run DLC)
(25:35 – 35:49) What has Zach been playing? ("Cuphead")
(35:50 – 55:16) What has Josh been playing? ("Hob" and
SNES Classic Edition")
(55:17 – 1:29:59) What has Scott been playing? ("Maize" and "Steamworld Dig 2")
(1:03:00 – 1:11:03) "Bloody Zombies" review
(1:11:04 – 1:56:17) "From the Outside In" Topic: Toxicity in Gaming Culture
(1:56:18 – 1:59:18) Closing
On this week's episode, Scott, Josh, and Zach welcome returning guest Shannon Moore to the show to talk about toxicity in gaming culture and what we can do to curb the negativity centered on our favorite hobby.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 22:47) Welcome/Introduction
(22:48 – 38:53) News/Trailers (combat-free "Assassin's Creed: Origins", SNES Classic stock, Super Mario Run DLC)
(38:54 – 49:39) What has SHANNON been playing? ("Destiny 2", "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle", "Pokken Tournament")
(49:40 – 1:01:13) What has JOSH been playing? ("Shantae: Half-Genie Hero", "Shovel Knight: King of Cards" [demo])
(1:01:14 – 1:14:34) What has ZACH been playing? ("Fortnite" [Battle Royale])
(1:14:35 – 1:24:59) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Metroid: Samus Returns" [beaten], "Inks" [iOS], "Pinball FX3" ["Back to the Future" table])
(1:25:00 – 2:08:55) "From the Outside In" Topic: Toxicity in Gaming Culture
(2:08:56 – 2:09:39) Closing
On this week's episode, Scott, Josh, and Zach discuss game franchises that didn't have a single bad game in their respective series.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 13:58) Welcome/Introduction
(13:59 – 32:51) News/Trailers ("PUBG" breaking records, Nintendo Switch success, Nintendo Direct update)
(32:52 – 49:56) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Metroid: Samus Returns" (3DS)
(49:57 – 1:06:43) What has ZACH been playing? ("Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite", "Sudden Strike 4", "Madden 18")
(1:06:44 – 1:20:43) What has JOSH been playing? ("Destiny 2" [beaten], "Project Octopath Traveler" [demo])
(1:20:44 – 1:46:47) "From the Outside In" Topic: Perfect Video Game Franchises
(1:46:48 – 1:47:06) Closing
This week on The Gaming Outsider podcast, Scott and Josh welcome back to the show Nick Revels from the GO Community to talk about gaming with our spouses. We discuss whether or not we're lucky enough to have a significant other that games with us and what games we've played with them.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 7:40) Welcome/Introduction
(7:41 – 20:44) News/Trailers ("South Park's" Difficulty Slider Social Commentary, "L.A. Noire" re-release including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo's upcoming Direct)
(20:45 – 31:34) What has NICK been playing? ("Slime Rancher", Telltale's "Minecraft", "Batman", and "Guardians")
(31:35 – 54:34) What has JOSH been playing? ("Destiny 2")
(54:35 – 1:08:45) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Surf World Series")
(1:08:46 – 1:32:40) "From the Outside In" Topic: Gaming with Spouses
(1:32:41 – 1:33:17) Closing
This week on The Gaming Outsider podcast, we stick to the core hosts as we answer community questions from our Facebook group and Twitter page. News this week includes a retro Street Fighter II re-issue, mouse and keyboard support on Xbox One and Borderlands 3 rumors. Games we discuss this week are Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Yakuza Kiwami, Madden 2018 and Everybody's Golf. We even have an intro shout out from a very special guest!
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 9:38) Welcome/Introduction
(9:39 – 27:40) News/Trailers (Cartridge re-release of "Street Fighter II", Mouse/Keyboard Support on Xbox One, "Borderlands 3" unofficial announcement)
(27:41 – 38:55) What has ZACH been playing? ("Madden 18", "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice)
(38:56 – 55:06) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Life Is Strange: Before the Storm")
(55:07 – 1:14:47) What has JOSH been playing? ("Yakuza Kiwami", "Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle")
(1:14:48 – 1:44:22) "From the Outside In" Topic: Community Questions
(1:44:23 – 1:47:17) Closing
Scott and Josh welcome Eric Sandler, a Let's Play streamer from YouTube to the show to discuss about the use of the double jump mechanic in games. You'll also hear Josh's impressions of "Everybody's Golf" and "Uncharted: Lost Legacy (which both he and Scott finished).
Be sure to check out Eric's channel on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBhTO1N7Me-gf49If9O-LyA
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 20:00) Welcome/Introduction
(20:01 – 39:41) News/Trailers (Rumor: "Bethesda: Game of Thrones", "Secret of Mana" remake, Xbox One/PS4 potential cross-play)
(39:42 – 49:17) What has ERIC been playing? ("No Man's Sky")
(49:18 – 57:29) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Uncharted: Lost Legacy")
(57:30 – 1:08:49) What has JOSH been playing? ("Everybody's Golf")
(1:08:50 – 1:26:15) "From the Outside In" Topic: Double Jumps in Games
(1:26:16 – 1:31:35) Listener Responses
(1:31:36 – 1:32:05) Closing
This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Rob Southgate (@robsouthgate) from Southgate Media Group to talk to use about video game documentaries. We also have some bonus content: an interview with video game documentary filmmaker Jeremy Snead (@Jeremy_snead). He's best-know for "Video Games: The Movie", but he stopped by to chat about his newest documentary series called, "Unlocked: The World of Games Revealed".
Be sure to check out Rob's latest projects and please consider contributing to his Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
"Podlife: Podcaster's Stories" (book): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/southgatemediagroup/podlife-podcasters-stories
3rd Annual Podcast Marathon: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/3rd-annual-smg-podcast-marathon#/
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 25:54) Welcome/Introduction
(25:55 – 46:00) SNES Preorder Madness
(46:01 – 1:01:46:) News/Trailers ("Battlefront II" new trailer, news from Gamescom, Bioware's ending support for "Mass Effect: Andromeda")
(1:01:47 – 1:09:39) What has ZACH been playing? ("Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice")
(1:09:40 – 1:20:49) What has JOSH been playing? ("Agents of Mayhem")
(1:20:50 – 1:26:47) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Uncharted: Lost Legacy")
(1:26:48 – 1:46:21) "From the Outside In" Topic: Video Game Documentaries
(1:46:22 – 2:01:16) Interview with Jeremy Snead, director of "Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed"
(2:01:17 – 2:01:57) Listener Responses
(2:01:58 – 2:08:45) Closing
This week, The Gaming Outsider welcome Alex Cardinale (@ZeGamerette) to talk to use about dating simulators.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 22:11) Welcome/Introduction
(22:12 – 46:36) News/Trailers (Nintendo's lawsuit, Crackdown 3's delay, eSports at the Olylmpics)
(46:37 – 47:25) What has ALEX been playing? ("Dream Daddy", "Choices", "Mystic Messenger")
(47:26 – 59:30) What has JOSH been playing? ("Sonic Mania")
(59:31 – 1:07:32) What has ZACH been playing? ("Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice")
(1:07:33 – 1:08:59) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Bioshock 2", "Mega Man Legacy Collection 2")
(1:09:00 – 1:14:19) Lucid Sound Headset Review
(1:14:20 – 1:21:52) "Slime-san" Review by Chris Behrensmeyer
(1:21:53 – 1:31:01) "From the Outside In" Topic: Dating Simulators
(1:31:02 – 1:31:54) Closing
This week on The Gaming Outsider we welcome Matt Slenker from Hashtag Game & Chill to discuss what's trending in the gaming world. News this week includes Shadow of War's microtransactions, Spotify launching on the Xbox One and Horizon: Zero Dawn's upcoming DLC. Josh gives us his impressions of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice and the controversy surrounding it. Zach shares his addiction to Titanfall 2's new Frontier Defense mode. Also, Scott dives into Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. Our community topic focuses on remakes and how Crash Bandicoot may have just launched a new trend for the future.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 14:11) Welcome/Introduction
(14:12 – 35:47) News/Trailers (Shadow of War microtransactions, Spotify on Xbox One, Horizon DLC date)
(35:48 – 39:30) What has Matt been playing? (Splatoon 2, Kingdom Hearts 1.5, Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy)
(39:31 – 48:34) What has SCOTT been playing? (Bioshock 2, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun)
(48:35 – 58:04) What has Zach been playing? ("Lawbreakers", "Player Unknown's Battlegrounds")
(58:05 – 1:20:44) What has Josh been playing? (Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice)
(1:09:50 – 1:18:20) Potential Hellblade SPOILERS
(1:20:45 – 1:41:59) "From the Outside In" Topic: Video Game Remake Trends
(1:42:00 – 1:42:58) Closing
This week, the 'cast welcomes returning guest, Chris Owens (@CdoggzOn) to the show to talk about video game nostalgia. We discuss why we like going back to the well and whether or not we should. Scott also had an opportunity to interview Mel Kirk from Zen Studios, so you won't want to miss that.
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Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 11:25) Welcome/Introduction
(11:26 – 29:11) News/Trailers (A new NEW Nintendo 2DS, Amiibo support for "Metroid: Return of Samus", "Rock Band Blitz" cancellation)
(29:12 – 32:36) What has CHRIS been playing? ("MLB the Show 17", "Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy")
(32:37 – 44:37) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Infinite Minigolf")
(44:38 – 1:03:12) Interview with Mel Kirk from Zen Studios ("Infinite Minigolf" & "Pinball FX3")
(1:03:13 – 1:15:18) What has JOSH been playing? ("Lawbreakers", "Player Unknown's Battlegrounds")
(1:15:19 – 1:17:09) What has ZACH been playing? ("Rise of the Tomb Raider")
(1:17:10 – 1:48:16) "From the Outside In" Topic: Video Game Nostalgia
(1:46:17 – 1:49:47) Closing
It's Robby's final episode as a core host for The Gaming Outsider, and we're giving him a farewell sendoff after we do our monthly "Community Questions".
Be sure to join our Facebook Group and check out our web site at thegamingoutsider.com.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 20:22) Welcome/Introduction
(20:23 – 50:14) News/Trailers ("Sims 4" on console, new trailer for "Shadow of War", HUGE potential PSN update)
(50:15 – 1:11:04) What has JOSH been playing? ("Splatoon 2", "SuperHot VR", "Farpoint")
(1:11:05 – 1:16:03) What has ROBBY been playing? ("Destiny 2" [beta])
(1:16:04 – 1:26:16) What has ZACH been playing? ("Slain: Back from Hell")
(1:26:17 – 1:37:14) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Little Nightmares", "The Witness")
(1:37:15 – 2:06:35) "From the Outside In" Topic: Community Questions
(2:06:46 – 2:17:35) Farewell to Robby
This week, Scott and Josh welcome Chris Pastor from "Geek End Cast" to talk about how often we revisit older games and whether or not they give us the same feelings we had when we originally played them.
You can interact with Chris in our Facebook group or on his Twitter @GeekEndCast or @ Visczen.
Be sure to join our Facebook Group and check out our web site at thegamingoutsider.com.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 13:45) Welcome/Introduction
(13:46 – 27:38) News/Trailers ("Kingdom Hearts 3" trailer, new game from the developer of "Her Story", "Star Wars: Battlefront II" info")
(27:39 – 36:50) What has CHRIS been playing? ("Destiny 2" [beta], "Breath of the Wild", "Overcooked", "Everwing")
(36:51 – 46:04) What has JOSH been playing? ("Shadow of Mordor" [beaten], "Virginia" [beaten])
(46:05 – 49:52) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Read Dead Redemption")
(49:53 – 1:17:33)"From the Outside In" Topic: Revisiting Older Games
(1:17:34 – 1:18:59) Closing
This week, the GO crew welcomes Matthew Scott from the GO Community to talk about sports video games and which ones we've played to help us better understand how the real sport is actually played.
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Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 13:33) Welcome/Introduction
(13:34 – 25:16) News/Trailers (Mega Man's fan-made "Mario Maker"-esque game, Nintendo Direct's "Splatoon 2" info)
(25:17 – 31:39) What has MATTHEW been playing? ("Scales", "The Simpsons: Tapped Out", "Mafia III", "Pocket Card Jockey")
(31:40 – 44:28) What has ZACH been playing? ("Neon Chrome", "God of War III Remastered", "AereA")
(44:29 – 54:49) What has ROBBY been playing? ("Nex Machina", "Overwatch", "Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age")
(54:50 – 1:01:57) What has JOSH been playing? ("Shadow of Mordor")
(1:01:58 – 1:07:07) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Superhot")
(1:07:08 – 1:28:34)"From the Outside In" Topic: Learning Sports from Video Games
(1:28:35 – 1:32:01) Closing
This week we welcome Josh Knowles from Knowtechie to the show to discuss the latest in gaming. News this week includes the DMCA takedown fiasco from an industry composer, a lost Rayman title resurfaced and Far Cry 5's odd co-op mode. Games we discuss are Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, The Turing Test and more. Lastly, our community topic is all about our average weekly play time and which games we're spend the most hours in.
This week, the GO crew welcomes Brandon Bui from Gamer Professionals to talk about the Super Nintendo and our favorite games from that 16-bit console.
You can follow Brandon and his work at gamerprofessionals.co, @gamerpronews, https://www.facebook.com/gamerprofessionals/, and @BrandonBuiGP.
Be sure to join our Facebook Group and check out our web site at thegamingoutsider.com.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 12:13) Welcome/Introduction
(12:14 – 25:09) News/Trailers (SNES Classic Edition Announcement, New Jason skin DLC for "Friday the 13th, and "L.A. Noire" remaster rumors)
(25:10 – 31:58) What has BRANDON been playing? ("Arms", "Mario Kart 8")
(31:59 – 48:28) What has JOSH been playing? ("Dead By Daylight, "Shadow of Mordor")
(48:29 – 1:01:26) What has ROBBY been playing? ("Nex Machina", "Outlast 2", "Super Time Force Ultra")
(1:01:27 – 1:10:57) What has SCOTT been playing? ("Carcassonne", "Rogue Legacy")
(1:10:58 – 1:41:43)"From the Outside In" Topic: The Super Nintendo
(1:41:44 – 1:43:56) Closing
It's our first episode post-E3, and what better way to get back in the grind that inviting a guest we met at the expo in L.A.? John Mann from The Game Grinder Podcast joins us to talk about Twitch steaming and whether or not we stream ourselves or watch streams.
Be sure to join our Facebook Group and check out our web site at thegamingoutsider.com.
Discussed on this episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast:
(0:00 – 26:20) Welcome/Introduction
(26:21 – 41:59) News/Trailers (Potential summer "rental" program from Gamestop, "Hidden Agenda" from the makers of "Until Dawn", and possible new hardware from Atari)
(42:00 – 45:30) What has JOHN been playing? ("Player Unknown's Battlegrounds", "Wolfenstein: The New Order/The Old Blood")
(45:31 – 1:03:44) What has JOSH been playing? ("Arms", "Shantae: Half Genie Hero", "Shadow of Mordor")
(1:03:45 – 1:13:40) What has ZACH been playing? ("The Darwin Project")
(1:13:41 – 1:37:15)"From the Outside In" Topic: E3 2017 Final Predictions
(1:37:16 – 1:40:41) Closing
In our final episode dedicated to our E3 2017 experience, Scott and Robby sit down and discuss all of the games they were able to experience on day two of the show floor. Games covered in this episode are Everybody's Golf, Ace Combat 7, Spider-Man, Project Cars 2, Detroid: Become Human and more. Also, stay tuned for a huge thank you dedicated to our awesome listeners and supporters of the show. Thanks again to everyone and we hope you enjoyed our E3 2017 coverage as we wrap it up.
In day four of our E3 2017 coverage, the crew talk about Nintendo's press conference and whether or not it was as disappointing as they were expecting. Also, we hit the E3 show floor for the very first time in our lives and report all of the games we've played as well as our experiences and the people we ran into along the way. There's some pretty fun stories in here so don't miss it!
It's day three here in sunny L.A. and the whole GO crew sit down once more to discuss the Sony and Ubisoft press conferences. Two juggernauts with plenty of games to display came out impress gamers all around the world. Was Sony able to make a three-peat of amazing E3 presentations? Did Ubisoft show anything that blew our minds? Also, we discuss a funny yet depressing story surrounding the Ubisoft conference and more. Grab the episode now via iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio or directly below. Stay tuned for more from us and enjoy your E3 week!
It's day two and the crew sit down to discuss the Microsoft and Bethesda press conferences for E3 2017. Did Microsoft blow minds with the new Xbox One X? Did we get the games we were craving this year? Was Bethesda on their A game? Also, the guys give their impressions on attending their very first press conference. Grab the episode now via iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio or directly below. Look out tomorrow for our impressions of Sony and Ubisoft along with more L.A. hijinks.