Pachio-kun FX is a competitive pachinko title featuring fantastical anime girls using their skills and magical powers while gambling against each other. Ben and Matt talk about their experiences learning to play Pachinko, the game’s distinct premise, and how it uses the PC-FX’s capabilities.   Listen on Podcast Platforms Winning Pachinko: The Game of Japanese […]

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I loved the original Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0. However, ever since the 2.0 relaunch, I’ve grown to like the game less and less each passing year. As of 2025, I almost loathe it. Alex Fraioli, current FFXIV enjoyer, joins me on my likely final attempt to appreciate modern Final Fantasy XIV.   Listen on […]

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White Knight Chronicles is an odd Action RPG, in the sense that it’s so slow-paced you’d think timing wouldn’t matter. However, the game is so slow that it loops back around, requiring careful timing to maximize damage. Listen on Podcast Platforms

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Quick update episode where I talk about wanting to move away from the podcast format. I’ll still be making videos, likely of similar topics, but more on my own terms as time permits.I’ll continue uploading that content here on the podcast feed, though.   Listen on Podcast Platforms

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Mr. Jakes from Basement Brothers joins me to talk about why he thinks CRTs are overrated for retro games. We also talk about the value of physical hardware in video games. Listen on Podcast Platforms Basement Brothers’ WebsiteBasement Brothers’ YouTube Channel

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Slave Zero X is intensely stylish, not only in its aesthetic but also in its gameplay. With that, I wanted to discuss with the lead game designer and the developer’s CEO on how they achieved that vision, the role the Slave Zero franchise played, their commitment to challenging the player, and how they built the […]

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Misc. A Tiny Tale is a 3D platformer focused on building a better world through small acts of kindness. I spoke with the lead developer, Michael Pearce, about his experience in creating the game and how it makes a difference. Listen on Podcast Platforms Misc. A Tiny Tale Links Switch Page Steam Page YouTube Page […]

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Welcome to Pia Carrot!! is an early entry point for most people to the PC-FX and, to some extent, the Romantic Adventure genre. We discuss the menu-based exploration gameplay and the themes behind each character.   Listen on Podcast Platforms

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In my eyes, game coverage has almost always been global. So I was surprised when I met Lukas Eggen, who previously covered them locally for Las Vegas Review-Journal. We talk about his experience covering games in Las Vegas and his perspective on the future of gaming journalism.    Listen on Podcast Platforms Lukas Eggen LinktreeGameOn […]

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Final Fantasy XIV is a long-standing frustration of mine. As someone who loved 1.0, I’ve long been off the Final Fantasy XIV train. Today, the negative sentiment toward the game seems to be growing, so I wanted to talk to someone who still likes it. Alex Fraioli, who previously appeared on our podcast about Love […]

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