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The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast

Brian Barnett (@ribnax) and his various co-hosts review, critique, and discuss all things video games, movies, TV, and more... with tangents and rants around each and every corner 😁 Have questions, comments, or concerns or have a game you want us to play? Send us a message on Twitter @ribnax, or an email to ribnax@gmail.com. Don"t forget, new episodes of The Platformers Podcast are available each and every Tuesday, and stream on Twitch at Twitch.tv/ribnax

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01:44:46

Episode 266 - February 2023 Nintendo Direct & HBO’s...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2023/02/15

In this episode, Brian Barnett and returning host Chris Shriver, talk about the Nintendo Direct, The Last Of Us on HBO, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Nintendo Direct - 17:06 | HBO’s The Last Of Us - 1:21:27 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +I Didn’t Want To Spit Too Much In Your Drink Before Handing It To You | You Wanna Piece Of Me, Boy | +ARMS Fans Are Starving To Death | Brian Went 9-9-9, Chris Went Layton | What If Pyre, But Air Hockey | +Bear

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01:11:29

Episode 265 - Season: A Letter To The Future, Forever...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2023/02/07

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Season: A Letter To The Future, the rise and fall of live service “forever” games, whether Halo should keep going, and more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Potion Craft - 2:18 | Hi-Fi Rush & Avatar: Way Of Water - 8:46 | Season: A Letter To The Future - 17:26 | Dauntless, Live Service Games, & Preservation - 30:41 | Should Halo Just End? - 46:30 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): I've Not Played A

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01:19:11

Episode 264 - Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Monster...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2023/01/31

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Monster Hunter Rise, and when complexity in games can start to take away from player enjoyment. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider - 17:33 | Monster Hunter Rise - 40:11 | When is Complexity In Games Too Much? - 46:23 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++I Don't Frequent The Weeb Space | ++Swing Dancing In A Donut Shop | +Snappy Quickie | Legit As We

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01:40:11

Episode 263 - Game Of The Year 2022 OR "What Is Your...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2023/01/25

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Ronny Barrier (IGN) to talk about the best games of 2022, with each host giving their Top 5 best games of year, as well as some honorable mentions that should not be missed. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Honorable Mentions - 2:03 | Marvel Snap (Ronny) - 2:26 | Neon White (Ronny) - 6:50 | King Of Fighters 15 (Ronny) - 10:23 | Zombie Army 4 (Josh) - 11:39 | Cult Of The Lamb (Brian) - 13:40 | Tunic (Brian) -

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01:37:17

Episode 262 - Game Of The Year 2022 Honorable...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2023/01/18

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about some of the best games of 2022 that DIDN’T make the cut for next week’s Game Of The Year Top 5. They also have a lengthy diatribe about hamburger restaurant power creep. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Somerville - 14:04 | Signalis - 17:13 | High On Life - 21:13 | Pentiment - 23:00 | Immortality - 27:25 | Dorfromantik - 31:24 | Her Name Was Fire / Vampire Survivors - 33:46 | Burger Talk - 43:27 | Marvel’s Midnight Suns -

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02:06:13

Episode 261 - Triangle Strategy Review & Spoilercast...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2023/01/11

In this episode, Brian Barnett is joined by returning guest Kris Cornelisse and first-time guest Sterling Silver talk about the 2022 hit that is Triangle Strategy. A full spoiler-free review discussion is followed by a spoilercast where we dive into what works, what doesn’t, and what we think about Square’s latest tactical strategy RPG. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Triangle Strategy - 02:15 | Spoilers Begin - 1:00:04 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): If You Don’t Do The

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01:42:58

Episode 260 - God of War Ragnarok, Warhammer...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2023/01/03

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about Brian’s final thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, alongside Josh’s initial impressions. Brian is closing in on the end of Triangle Strategy, our Game Of The Year episode is coming soon, and Warhammer Darktide has some issues. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - 4:49 | Triangle Strategy - 11:17 | Game Of The Year Is Coming - 12:13 | God Of War Ragnarok - 30:01 | Is Sony Just Making The Same Game Over &

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01:38:43

Episode 259 - The Game Awards, Final Fantasy Crisis...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/12/21

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley talk about The Game Awards, Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion, & God of War Ragnarok. Also, Brian bizarrely predicts the 4K Dark Forces fan remaster. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: The Game Awards - 1:00 | God of War Ragnarok - 44:52 | Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion - 1:08:30 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++I Watched It, But Not Of My Own Choice | +Prepare Thyself | The Platformers 2: The Streets | I

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01:25:20

Episode 258 - The Legend of Heroes, Final Fantasy...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/12/17

In this episode, Brian Barnett talks about special guests Ronny Barrier and Scott White about Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion, God of War Ragnarok, The Legend of Heroes series, and The Game Awards. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Final Fantasy: Crisis Core & God Of War Ragnarok - 6:28 | The Legend Of Heroes - 21:14 | The Game Awards | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +I'm Also Brian Barnett | I Have Problems | ++Assassin's Creed Greece | ++Assassin's Creed

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01:30:17

Episode 257 - Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S, Pokemon...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/11/30

In this episode, Brian Barnett & Joshua Mobley talk about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, as well as Brian’s final review The Case Of the Golden Idol and Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S, a great picross game. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S Picross - 21:40 | Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - 32:45 | The Case Of The Golden Idol - 1:12:43 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Nintendo Isn't Getting The Paul Hollywood Handshake | It Could Have Been A

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01:47:44

Episode 256 - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, The Case Of...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/11/22

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk (and rant) about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, as well as The Case Of the Golden Idol and The Entropy Center. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - 19:17 | The Case Of The Golden Idol - 1:05:12 | The Entropy Centre - 1:22:13 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): +Oozing Brian Barnett Energy | It's Not Done Baking | ++Am I Being A Vegan About It? | +I Got The Latest Firmware

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01:41:14

Episode 255 - God of War Ragnarok, Against The Storm,...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/11/16

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Chris Shriver, and special guest Kris "Delfeir" Cornelisse talk all about God of War Ragnarok's opening hours, Brian's growing love for Triangle Strategy, early access gem Against the Storm, the Sifu Switch port, and coming to Cyberpunk 2077 so long after launch. Cheers! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: God of War Ragnarok - 04:43 | Triangle Strategy - 23:08 | Against The Storm - 44:26 | Sifu (Switch) - 58:52 | Cyberpunk 2077 - 1:02:06 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES

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01:42:34

Episode 254 - Resident Evil Village DLC, ESO...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/11/08

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the final tally of the Astros VS Phillies World Series before diving into discussions on the DLC for Resident Evil Village. Brian then opens up about his preview of Elder Scrolls Online: Firesong and his review-in-progress for Triangle Strategy's PC port, as well as Josh's surprise GOTY candidate, Signalis. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: World Series Astros VS Phillies - 00:00 | RE Village DLC - 11:46 | ESO Firesong

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01:53:05

Episode 253 - 'You Can Swing For Sex Or Not At All'...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/11/02

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver talk about the World Series of baseball, when Brian and Chris’ teams are pitted against each other. They also discuss Dicey Dungeons, the beginning of the game rush which marks the end of 2022, Brian’s review-in-progress of Shatter Remastered Deluxe, and Chris’ fatigue with the way the Gears of War franchise has changed over the years. Finally, the boys discuss how to strike a good balance when it comes to lore in games. TOPICS &

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01:20:52

Episode 252 - Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, Marvel Snap, &...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/10/25

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, and Chris Shriver are joined by special guest Will Borger to talk about Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, Marvel Snap, the Steam Deck, Fueled Up, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Triangle Of Sadness/Troll 2 | Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (Final Review) - 15:08 | Marvel Snap - 25:06 | How Chris Is Using His Steam Deck - 35:44 | Fueled Up (Final Review) - 1:04:55 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Sex, Politics, and Religion | ++When

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01:19:40

Episode 251 - ‘Nacho Average Podcast’ (feat. Brandon...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/10/21

In this episode, Brian Barnett and Joshua Mobley are joined by special guest Brandon Hunt to discuss TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Her Name Was Fire, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, and Overwatch 2, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - 17:11 | Her Name Was Fire - 36:09 | Azure Strike Gunvolt 3 - 47:36 | Overwatch 2 - 57:40 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): ++Nacho Average Podcast | ++Tougher Chibi Style | Dark Side Of The Foot

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01:37:39

Episode 250 - Video Game Memories Of Our Youth (feat....

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/10/12

In this episode, Brian Barnett, Joshua Mobley, & Chris Shriver are joined by Justin Koreis to discuss their earliest gaming memories, big moments in their gaming lives, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Justin's Outrage At Being Excluded From Horizon Hate-Fest - 1:25 | Our Early Gaming Memories - 4:58 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): Sending Poutine By Mail | +Poutine, The Ticking Time Bomb | PoutineCast 2022 | +Praying To Santa | +When I Got An Xbox I Knew

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01:30:38

Episode 249 - Horizon Zero Dawn Remake Leak, Proteus,...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/10/05

DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Brian Barnett and Chris Shriver are joined by Will Borger to discuss the Horizon Zero Dawn Remake leak, Proteus, Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy, and more. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Horizon Zero Dawn Remake Leak - 8:00 | Proteus - 52:14 | Gaming On The Go - 1:01:50 | Eyuden Chronicles, TombStar, & Monster Train - 1:06:33 | Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy - 1:12:30 | Valuing Games, The Best Game Names, and More POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS

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01:13:29

Episode 248 - Splatoon 3, The Last Of Us HBO Trailer,...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/09/27

This week Brian is still trapped on the Island, so Josh talks all the movies he's been seeing. We also talk about Splatoon 3 some more, The Last of Us show trailer, and the new hit music game Trombone Champ. TITLES Some Trombone Game In This House We Love Sigourney How Bad Could It Be? The Justin Long Horror Renaissance You Need To Get Very Stardew Valley Very Quick A Video Game Genie TIMECODES Josh Has Been Watching Movies (Pearl, Barbarian, Avatar) - 5:51 Trombone Champ - 27:50 Last Of Us HBO

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01:18:16

Episode 247 - Metal: Hellsinger, Nvidia & EVGA, Game...

The Platformers: A Video Game (and Nerd Culture) Podcast ·

2022/09/23

TIMECODES Metal: Hellsinger - 1:30 Should You Feel Guilty About Buying Reproductions - 22:13 Nvidia and EVGA - 1:01:33 Splatoon 3 - 1:09:53

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