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01:09:18

Rand(Nerds); Episode 229 - Portal 2, Darkwood, For...

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2023/11/03

Welcome to episode 229 apologies for the audio in the episode, with our new host joining us we’re having to iron out a few issues In this episode we welcome Zabermoul to the podcast, hes guested as couple of times in the past and now back as a regular host. We kick off with Zaber discussing Portal 2, a game which somehow he amazingly hasn’t ever played before. We talk about the gameplay and humour of the game. Ram talks about a game he should love called Darkwood, but has had a few issues

00:47:20

Rand(Nerds); Episode 228 - 24 hour livestream recap,...

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2023/10/14

Welcome to episode 228 You’ll have noticed that Skazz is not with us for this podcast. Unfortunately life has got in the way and Skazz has had to (hopefully) temporarily step away from the podcast. We still have plan to continual, which will be discuss more at the end In this episode, Ram has a recap of our 24 hour live stream and discusses the games we played including Escape First Alchemist, Gang Beasts, Armello, Fall Guys, Human Fall Flat, Hunt Showdown and Portal 2. With a little overview of

01:22:30

Rand(Nerds); Episode 227 - Kill it with fire

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2023/10/08

Welcome to episode 227 We discuss Google vs Apple with regards to keeping phones up to date and stopping support and security updates. We also discuss why and when we upgrade our devices. We have a brief discussion on how bad we are at Hunt: Showdown and the many missed opportunities due to panic aiming we also discuss our upcoming 24 livestream, ram going mad over game engines graphics, And his bout of madness when fighting spiders in games, and the simple trick to make anything cute. Notes: When

01:11:50

Rand(Nerds); Episode 226 - Meeple Station, Ghostwire:...

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2023/09/24

Welcome to episode 226 Skazz is back on the road with his bike after many years of non-riding, we discuss some old planned road trips and possibly of going on one next year. Ram has been causing space based carnage in meeple stations, A game similar to rimworld but with some big drawbacks, and differently not a version 1 game. We learn how many stations Ram has doomed to a horrific death via mis-managment, including lack of plumbing, sentient poos and misplaced ladders Skazz has also finished

01:05:16

Rand(Nerds); Episode 225 - Call of Cthulhu TTRPG

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2023/09/09

Welcome to episode 225 Sorry for any audio issues in this episode, a mysterious hum from realms unknown upset the recording and Skazz had some fun removing it. Ram is back, and with Skazz having life getting in the way, he save us all by taking the stage to talk about an TTRPG he’s just picked up - Call of Cthulhu. He goes over the rules in depth, comparing it to D&D 5e and the strengths and weaknesses of both systems. Including character creation, combat, skill and how more RP heavy this game

00:38:52

Rand(Nerds); Episode 224 - Quality of ports, AKIBA’S...

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2023/08/18

Welcome to episode 224 Ram has had a family emergency and was unable to attend, so Skazz is flying solo. Skazz talk’s about the porting of games and how techniques are used to make lower res game look better and how they don’t always work. As well as how hardware plays into the situation and the lack of VRAM on PC graphic cards causing issues The first game he uses as an example is AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, a PSP game that is poorly optimised. As a comparison, AKIBA’S TRIP: undead

01:45:39

Rand(Nerds); Episode 223 - Ghostwire Tokoyo

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2023/08/11

Welcome to episode 223 Ram has been saving spirits in Ghostrie Tokyo, we talk about the mechanics of the game, what makes side quotes interesting. Ram also shows his lack of knowledge of Japan and discusses the game world and Japanese folk law. We also talk about the free update -’The Spiders Thread’ Skazz give an internet update, and talk about the joys of networking, We also discuss Ram finding a mysterious mouse and the origin of church pews Notes: Save ghost and talk to dogs in Ghostwire

02:05:49

Rand(Nerds); Episode 222 - Alan Wake, University and...

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2023/07/22

Welcome to episode 222 We talk about our university days and some of the horrible testing systems they used and poor experiences we had while there. Plus our legacy spreadsheets We talk about how much modern web design is crap and is all about style of substance. We also talk about the changes to Reddit API We also discuss TukTuk repair and how pilot know when they have fat passengers on board, Japan cyber security minister Eventually we get to discussing games, with Skazz talking about Alan

01:21:47

Rand(Nerds); Episode 221 - Discuss the submarine...

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2023/07/17

Welcome to episode 221 We update our internet woes, Skazz is still suffering but Ram internet is back up and running after a visit from internet royalty. A discussion of warhammer leads to a look at the new US laser weapons systems. We discuss the recent submarine issue and apply our “expert knowledge” to the event and talk about other incidents around it. We finally get talking about games. Ram has been playing factory sim ‘Shapez’ like other factory games. It involves mining and making

00:58:27

Rand(Nerds); Episode 220 - Internet problems,...

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2023/07/01

Welcome to episode 218 We’ve been suffering from internet issues, but poor Skazz has been had it really bad and its been limiting his gaming potential Ram talks about the 10th edition of Warhammer 40k that's coming out, he talks about how games workshop learnt from the problematic launch of the 9th edition and the new limited edition box Leviathan. He also looks at how some of the community is reacting and the problem with Warhammer fans. Ram has also been playing a simple 2d puzzle game with Old

01:16:27

Rand(Nerds); Episode 219 - Hogwarts Legacy, Street...

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2023/06/17

Welcome to episode 219 We check in with Skazz Hogwarts adventure and the odd endings of the games, this lead onto a discussion on modern PC hardware. Skazz talks about the recently released Street Fighter 6 game and it demanding VRAM issues with its new open world mode, multiplayer world and massive graphical upgrades. Ram has played a couple of games with a classic game from his childhood with Sleepwalker that proves rather annoying, and then RISK: Global Domination based on the classic board game,

01:43:36

Rand(Nerds); Episode 218 - Hogwart Legacy, Framed

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2023/06/03

Welcome to episode 218 Skazz has been playing the controversial game Hogwarts Legacy, we discuss J K Rowling as an author and her books. Skazz also talks about the love for the world the developers have for the game, the character creator and the looks of the game, gameplay and some of the content and some of it neat online tie ins Ram has been saving a spys life by re-arranging comic book panels in puzzler Framed Collection. A neat puzzle game with a few annoying points. We also discuss the anime

02:03:31

Rand(Nerds); Episode 217 - Star Wars Squadrons,...

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2023/05/15

Welcome to episode 217 We start with a brief talk about our exploits in Euro Truck 2, we've all been convoying and flipping over. We also talk about some of our fun expenses in left 4 dead 2 and how ram isn’t a US marine and will leave his friends behind. We also talk about why world war two shooters can be funner then more modern shooters and some complaints we have with them and as a link how we dislike modern film heros. Ram has been playing in VR space combat in Star wars squadrons. Feeling

01:35:27

Rand(Nerds); Episode 216 - Call of Cthulhu

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2023/05/06

Welcome to episode 216 As per the norm for us, after talking a load of rubbish, we eventually talk about games. Ram talks more about the game he started last week, Call of Cthulhu, Release 2018 it is a survival horror but with an engaging story tired to it. Ram talks about the story, his knowledge on HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos, the stealth mechanics and skill system. This leads into a discussion on how to make a well designed survival horror including Ram's favorite example: SOMA, and also a game

01:28:00

Rand(Nerds); Episode 215 - Dodgy Control Schemes,...

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2023/04/22

Welcome to episode 215 A brief podcast this week, Skazz has a rant about control schemes for wheels, and Ram gives a brief talk about the 2018 Call of Cthulhu game Notes: Look like a promising RPG http://www.cyanide-studio.com/callofcthulhu You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 22nd April 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/randnerds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 12th April at approx 20:30 GMT on

01:44:44

Rand(Nerds); Episode 214 - Euro Truck Simulator 2

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2023/04/01

Welcome to episode 214 We've both been playing a fantastic game that has no right to be as fun as it is, Euro Truck Simulator 2. We discuss our exploits and Ram's 'enthusiastic' driving style. We try and get an idea why its so much fun and engaging. We also talk about why VR works so well and how it make driving an enjoyable experience. Which moves into a conversation into issues with VR immersion. Notes The greatest driving game - Euro Truck Simulator 2 You can Join us for our

01:11:10

Rand(Nerds); Episode 213 - Hotel Renovator

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2023/03/25

Welcome to episode 213 A slightly short podcast this week with Skazz having tech issues and Ram being busy. But he did get some time to briefly play Hotel Renovator. Skazz also talks about exploring some custom worlds on VR Chat Notes: Two teenage baffled by old tech Kyle Hill explains 'Impossible Colours' You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 25th March 2023 21:30 GMT On YouTube Twitch Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 29th March at approx 20:30 GMT on

01:06:46

Rand(Nerds); Episode 212 - Morphblade, Double Dragon...

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2023/03/10

Welcome to episode 212 Ram has been having fun with a simple puzzle/strategy game with Morphblade, very simple rules but soon becomes a very fun game Skazz has been carrying on with his side-scrolling beat them up with the Double dragon trilogy Notes: A simple but deep puzzle/strategy game in Morphblade Three classic beat them games with Double Dragon Trilogy You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 11th March 2023 21:30 GMT On Youtube Twitch Also check out our next game night on Wednesday

01:17:18

Rand(Nerds); Episode 211 - Opus Magnum, Renegade...

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2023/02/19

Welcome to episode 211 Sorry in advance for the audio, Ram was broadcasting from the sticks so the quality is poor. Ram has been turning lead into gold and building production line in Magnum Opus, from the creators of Space Chem except working with more fantastical components and building efficient production lines. Skazz has been breaking into his backlog and been enjoying and old school side scrolling beat-em-up Renegade, the bastardized US version of Kunio-kun where the game was localized into

01:05:23

Rand(Nerds); Episode 210 - Dimension Tripper Neptune:...

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2023/02/15

Welcome to episode 210 Skazz has for a change been playing a old school style shooting in the vein of Space Harrier shooter - Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP. a quick and simple game with fun replay value. Ram has been solving a portal like puzzler with Q.U.B.E, simple mechanics and a strange story. We also discuss the real world MMO and complain the latest patch Notes: Arcade rail shooter with a hyperdimension neptunia twist with Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP And the game it was base on

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