AggroChat #175 - Fun with Raptors
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Release Date: 10/01/2017
AggroChat #476 - Viva New Vegas
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Belghast, Kodra, and Tamrielo Hey Folks! We have a bit of a “Smol” show at least when it comes to cast. Last week we had to take that off because Bel was in “duck and cover” mode do to the storm system tearing through the center of the country and producing over one hundred Tornados. This week we had a bunch of folks with other commitments leaving it with just Bel, Kodra, and Tam. We talk a bit about the Helldivers Review Bomb, Angry Tarkov Players, and a now-fixed outrageous bug in Path of Exile that allowed for 18 linking a skill. From there...
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AggroChat #475 - Wasteland Dreams
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen We had a bit of a cursed show… Tam lost power and was essentially knocked out of the rest of the show and then Ash disconnects as well and takes a bit to get back in. We push through however as we always do. Bel talks about returning to Fallout 76 and all of the cool changes that have been put in since he last played. Thalen talks about Open Source Star Control 2 aka Free Stars. Ash continues his journey into Roguelikes talking about Anomaly Collapse and Inkbound. Thalen and Kodra...
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AggroChat #474 - Decade of AggroChat
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! On April 13th of 2014, we recorded the very first episode of AggroChat so last night the stars aligned just perfectly for us to be recording on our ten-year anniversary. We start the show by discussing a few different AFK games, namely Gnorp Apologue and AFK Journey. From there Bel talks a bit about the new Fallout TV Series and how it nails the setting and tone of the game. Kodra and Thalen talk a bit about the latest Bluey episode Ghostbasket. Kodra and Tam discuss...
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AggroChat #473 - Successor to Loom
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! This week we are down a Kodra and a Grace but carry on with a short list of topics. First, we talk some more about playing Secrets of Grindea in its final form. Tam has ventured forth into Helldivers 2 and talks a bit about what makes the gameplay so infectious. Thalen introduces us further into Chants of Sennaar a game that he has decided is the spiritual successor to Loom. Bel is amazed at what a difference a few percentages make as Necropolis League in Path of Exile was saved by a very early...
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AggroChat #472 - Corpse Based Crafting
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: AmmosArt, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Since this episode will be coming out on Easter, Happy Easter to all who celebrate. Last night we talked about Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs for that more approachable Gloomhaven experience. We took a trip over to the Switch and discussed Mario vs Donkey Kong and Princess Peach Showtime. Bel talks a bit about his experiences with World of Warcraft Plunderstorm. Then we dive into a discussion about the Hugo Award Nominees and how hopefully 2024 will be a more reasonable year. This week the...
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AggroChat #471 - Drinkable Mayonnaise
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ammosart, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Thalen, and Tamrielo Hey Folks! Grace has returned to Stardew Valley and we spent some time discussing some recent changes… including the mayo meme. From there we talk a bit about Balatro as folks have had a chance to dive into it. Tam talks about his experiences with Pacific Drive and its unique blend of Car Survival games. This week was the full reveal stream for Path of Exile Necropolis League and we spent a bit of time talking through some of the significant game system changes. Finally, we end the show...
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AggroChat #470 - The Impact of Epoch
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks we’re back! Sorry for the week off but we return with a full docket of topics. We start off with some more discussion of Last Epoch and how everyone is still enjoying the game. Bel dinged 100 for the first time and we talked a bit about buildcraft and approachability. From there Bel talks about Dwarven Realms an ARPG of a sort that has gained traction this week amongst some of the streamers that is just “big dumb fun”. From there Ash goes down a list of Roguelikes that he has been...
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AggroChat #469 - Explosion Specialist
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Tonight we are back with the whole crew. We start off the show talking about how Secrets of Grindea, a game that we did an early gameclub show about… has FINALLY launched out of Early Access. From there we talk about Last Epoch some more as Kodra was out last week and has much to say about explosions. We also discussed building different characters and how the game rewards them. Bel attempts a Tier list but gets shut down as he is the only one who still prefers Path of Exile. Finally, Tam...
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AggroChat #468 - Accessible Design is Important
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! We are back after taking a break last week due to the limited number of folks available. This week we start off with a topic that has bounced around a bit on our docket. Namely, we marvel at just how balanced City of Heroes/City of Villians is and what a pinnacle of system design it really is. Bel spent a bit of time playing Nightingale now that is available in early access, and talks about the mess of a game that it is. Finally, we dive into our primary topic this week and talk about the...
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AggroChat #467 - Bombardier Falcon
AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! This week we have a sick Bel that is trying to hold on during the show and a very long-distance Kodra, but it all works out in the end. We start off with some discussion about Marvel reprinting the Godzilla comic run that has been out of print for decades. From there Bel and Grace talk a bit about some recent experiences with Enshrouded and playing it multiplayer. Bel also talks a bit about the endgame and its strengths and weaknesses. From there we talk quite a bit about...
info_outlineWe are down a Tam and a Thalen, and in the case of Tam it was due to his birthday celebrations.. So if you see Tam online send him some belated wishes. This week we lead things off with some talk about Pokken Tournament and its recent release on the Switch as Kodra and Ashgar spent some time playing it this week. We talk about the Nintendo Switch in general and the fact that we all seem to prefer buying new games on it rather than older Nintendo consoles. We talk a bit about the release of Ixalan and some general discussion about the decision to go away from ultra rare chase cards. Belghast talks a bit about the larger Magic the Gathering market place and how this move seems to making prices a bit more stable so far. We talk a bit about our hopes for Magic the Gathering Arena, and how it might bring us what we actually have wanted for awhile… actual Magic in a Hearthstone package. Belghast talks about the Destiny 2 Faction Rally event and how he has collected all 12 weapons currently available from it. Ashgar talks a bit about his experiences in Guild Wars 2 Path of Fire and collecting mounts. Finally Bel talks a bit about the Final Fantasy Record Keeper 30th anniversary event that is going on currently.
Topics Discussed
- Pokken Tournament
- Nintendo Switch
- Ixalan Release
- Magic the Gathering Market
- MTG Arena Hopes
- Destiny 2 Faction Rally
- Guild Wars 2 Path of Fire
- Final Fantasy Record Keeper
- 30th Anniversary Event