EXP Podcast #805: A Titanium Court of Yoshis
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This week we try to chase away the dreadful news by talking about a handful of delightful games. We all need some whimsical artistry, upbeat musical wackiness, and fourth-wall breaking pixel punk sensibility in our lives right about now.
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EXP Podcast #804: Big Money & Bad News
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Hardware is more expensive, games are more expensive, and not there are even fewer studios making them. Bad news is in air this week as the games industry is dealing with some data-center constrained realities. This week we try to hunker down through it all! Show Notes: Music by Brad Sucks
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EXP Podcast #803: Summer Game Fest 2026 Debrief
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We are back and overflowing with game news! The video game summer Santa himself, Geoff Keighley, has come to town and left behind some shiny new trailers and announcements for all of us good kids. Whether you like first person horror or games or have really been craving a new Gitaroo Man, it has been a packed few weeks. Join us as we try to unpack a small portion of it!
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EXP Podcast #802: Saros and Fatal Frame 2 Remake Debriefs
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It's time to find out what's truly more horrifying: ghosts or a hundred blue balls flying at your face! This week on the EXP Podcast, we debrief on the recent remake of Fatal Frame 2 and Saros, a highly-anticipated follow-up to Returnal. We also have a sparkly new domain to find us at in the future! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks
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EXP Podcast #801: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and More!
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I have ventured into movie theater, with my family no less, and have lived to tell the tale. I couldn't escape The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's gravitational pull. How did my wallet and my psyche fare? You'll have to be the judge as we discuss both that movie and a couple other big transmedia happenings in the video game world.
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EXP Podcast #800: Gaming Bonanza
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We are back with our 800th (numbered) episode! This week on the show, we celebrate the only way we know how - talking about video games. This time we round out the Polaris List with debrief on Slay the Spire and Outer Wilds, then go for a ride with Donkey Kong Bonanza and Pragmata. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been listening to us over the years. We see you and we appreciate you! Show Notes: Music by Brad Sucks
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EXP Podcast #799: 2026 Journey Debrief
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We couldn't let March pass us by without doing our annual Journey debrief! We're well over a decade of debriefs on this game and it's very much become a symbol in my year. Forget about New Year's Eve; my year hasn't truly begun until I've made the trek up the mountain and talked about it with Jorge.
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EXP Podcast #798: The Loot Box Crack Down
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Won't someone think of the children!? This week on the EXP Podcast we open up a loot box and discover both misguided and righteous regulatory attention. And here I was hoping for a Switch 2. Show notes: - "," via Game Developer - "," via Game Developer - Music
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EXP Podcast #797: Future and Ancient Consoles
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This week, we talk about Microsoft's rumblings about their next console and how Sony is rumored to be staying far away from those tremors. But what will it all mean in thousands of years? Perhaps some far-future technology will be able to piece together our console war in the way that we piece together Roman board games today.
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EXP Podcast #796: Reanimal and Mewgenics Debrief
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We are back this week with two very different animal-themed video games: one about the trauma of war and dark magic inflicted on children... and the other about cats and butts! Join us for a debrief on two long-awaited games, neither of which you should play with your kids. Show notes: - Music
info_outlineIt's late December and you know what that means: it's Gamey season! There are many contenders, but only a select few will contend for the illustrious title of being the Gamey-est game of 2018. But don't worry, there are plenty of other categories to go around. Husbandos, gear grinders, roommates and more are all up for grabs!