Grumpy Old Guys on Gaming

The Grumpy Old Guys are a group of forty-somethings who have been gaming in one form or another since before high school. In this netcast, anything gaming-related is potential fodder for discussion, whether it be brand new or a relic of decades past. The Grumpy Guys frequently disagree, and they're occasionally disagreeable, but we hope you find this show entertaining, and perhaps even edifying.

Episode 30 - Pac-Man 05/05/2017

Episode 30 - Pac-Man The Grumpy Old Guys take the Wayback Machine to the 1980s and talk about the arcade game and cultural phenomenon PAC-MAN. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/5330550

Episode 29 - Monopoly 04/21/2017

Episode 29 - Monopoly The Grumpy Old Guys take a loot at a classic board game that's older than they are. Monopoly is the classic game of real estate. Build monopolies, develop your properties, and drive everyone else into bankruptcy. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/5287010

Episode 28 - Star Wars Battlefront II 04/08/2017

Episode 28 - Star Wars Battlefront II Star Wars: Battlefront II is a shooter developed by Pandemic Studios for LucasArts. It was released, depending on which continent you live on, in late October or early November 2005 as a sequel to Star Wars: Battlefront, which had been released the year before. It takes place late in the Republic, when Palpatine is still Chancellor Palpatine instead of Emperor Palpatine. You play a clone trooper fighting the separatists. For reference, Revenge of the Sith had been released in May 2005. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/5248538

Episode 27 - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 03/18/2017

Episode 27 - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed We continue our dive into the bargain basements of the gaming world with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. This is a third person, mostly, action adventure/jumping puzzle game developed and published by LucasArts. Released originally in 2008 for multiple consoles. It was released on Mac OS and Windows with the release of the Ultimate Sith Edition in 2009. A sequal, Star Wars: the Force Unleashed II, was released in 2010. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/5180568

Random Episode - Smoak is a Snob 03/04/2017

Random Episode - Smoak is a Snob In this random episode, the Grumpy Old Guys talk about add supported television, DVDs, old school remotes, and the agony of manual channel changing. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/5138930

Episode 26 - War Thunder and World of Tanks 02/18/2017

Episode 26 - War Thunder and World of Tanks This week, the Grumpy Old Guys take a look at War Thunder, a flight and tank combat game from Gaijin Entertainment, and World of Tanks from Wargaming. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/5095642

Episode 25 - Expendabros 01/27/2017

Episode 25 - Expendabros Expendabros is a side scrolling platformer with a definite 80's feel. Ever wonder what Mario Bros would be like if Mario packed heat and Luigi carried a knife? Well, wonder no longer! The Grumpy Old Guys take put this game developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital. Currently available for free on Steam. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/5029946

Episode 24 - 2016 in Review 01/14/2017

Episode 24 - 2016 in Review The Grumpy Old Guys revisit all the games they reviewed in 2016. Wildstar World of Warships Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) Borderlands 2 Chutes and Ladders Elder Sign Hearthstone League of Legends/Heroes of the Storm Overwatch/Team Fortress 2 Magicka Windows 10 Dungeons and Dragons Uncharted 4 Pokemon Go Deponia Risen Deadlight Goat Simulator Tropico Cliker Heroes/Clicker Games Card Hunter /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4990137

Episode 23 - Card Hunter 12/31/2016

Episode 23 - Card Hunter Card hunter is an odd hybrid of D&D style role playing game, board game, and deck building game. It was developed by Blue Manchu Games and originally released as a browser-based game in 2013. Clients for Windows and OS X were released in 2015. The browser version is currently available at cardhunter.com, and the client for PC and Mac is available on Steam. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4952241

Episode 22 - Clicker Heroes and Other Idle Games 12/09/2016

Episode 22 - Clicker Heroes and Other Idle Games Clicker games, also known as idle games, are an odd breed of games that literally play themselves. Many of them have strong DISincentives for active participation. Clicker Heroes is arguably the archetype of this style of game, or, at least, is probably the most widely known. Developed by Playsaurus, it was originally released for browsers in 2014. Clients for Windows, OS X, and mobile devices were released in 2015. Clicker Heroes is available on steam or can be played at clickerheroes.com. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4900772

Episode 21 - Tropico 4 11/25/2016

Episode 21 - Tropico 4 Tropico 4 is a resource management simulation game. As El Presidente, you will guide your island republic to prosperity or financial ruin. The Grumpy Old Guys take it for a spin and see how it stacks up to other sim/resource management games out there. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4861939

Episode 20 - Goat Simulator 10/28/2016

Episode 20 - Goat Simulator The Grumpy Old Guys put the next generation in goat simulation to the test. Produced by Coffee Stain Studios and released in 2014, Goat Simulator puts the player in the role of a goat hell-bent on causing as much destruction as humanly, err. goatly, possible. You can try it for yourself at http://goat-simulator.com/ /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4784401

Episode 19 - Deadlight 10/14/2016

Episode 19 - Deadlight Deadlight is a side-scrolling 2D platformer developed by Tequila works and published by Microsoft for the XBox 360 and Windows systems. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4745128

Episode 18 - Risen 10/01/2016

Episode 18 - Risen Risen is a single-player fantasy action-adventure game created by Piranha Bytes and released in 2009. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4710242

Episode 17 - Deponia 09/16/2016

Episode 17 - Deponia Deponia is a point and click adventure game made by Daedalic Entertainment out of Germany. The unlikable protagonist, Rufus, engages in a series of far-fetched plans to escape from the junk planet of Deponia to the orbiting paradise of Elysium. It was released in 2012, a year before the Matt Damon movie that had more or less the same basic idea, although Matt Damon's character was far more sympathetic than the jerk in this game. Along the way, Rufus meets Goal, a girl that the game informs us is supposed to be beautiful, but she really didn't do much for us. Maybe Rufus has just been on that junk planet for too long. Anyway, their destinies intertwine, the adventure unfolds, and the Grumpy Old Guys give their unfiltered opinions about the whole thing. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4673445

Episode 16 - Pokemon Go 09/02/2016

Episode 16 - Pokemon Go Pokemon go is a downloadable augmented reality game for Android and iPhone made by Niantic. Capture Pokemon with Poke Balls, grab some free stuff at Poke Stops, join 1 of 3 almost indistinguishable factions, and have your butt handed to you at a Pokemon Gym. And you'll need to drag yourself off the couch, because this game takes place out in the word, and you have to walk around. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4639160

Random Episode Amazon Pilots Fall 2016 08/26/2016

Random Episode Amazon Pilots Fall 2016 The Grumpy Old Guys take a break from gaming to discuss the Amazon Pilots for Fall 2016. They weigh in on their opinions of The Tick, Jean-Claude Van Johnson, and I Love Dick, with a little bit of Archer thrown in as a bonus. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4620986

Episode 15 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 08/19/2016

Episode 15 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Smoak finally gets to escape from the PC and review a console game. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is the latest in the action/adventure series developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the Playstation 4. Smoak discusses game play, aesthetics, comparisons to Tomb Raider, and overall level of fun. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4603799

Episode 14 - Dungeons and Dragons Retrospective 07/30/2016

Episode 14 - Dungeons and Dragons Retrospective The Grumpy Old Guys wax nostalgic about their 4 decades of Dungeons and Dragons. From the old boxed set through many revised editions, the Grumpy Old Guys have been playing this game longer than many of you have been alive. Basic D&D, AD&D, and editions 2-5 are all on the table. Pour yourself a refreshing beverage, sit back, and maybe stir up some fond memories of your own past campaigns. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4552901

Episode 13 - Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition 07/15/2016

Episode 13 - Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition The venerable pen and paper role playing game is in its 5th edition. The Grumpy Old Guys take a look at differences and similarities to previous editions. Topics include character classes, gameplay, and the overall feel of the game. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4518389

Episode 13 - Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition 07/15/2016

Episode 12 - Windows 10: Should You Upgrade? 06/17/2016

Episode 12 - Windows 10: Should You Upgrade? The deadline for upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8 is July 29. 2016. Should you do it? The Grumpy Old Guys present the pros and cons of the upgrade, including new features in Windows 10, features that are disappearing, and compatibility. They also discuss the security and privacy issues of Windows 10. In the end, whether or not to upgrade is a decision everyone must make for themselves, but this program presents information to help you in your decision making process. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4451248

Episode 11 - Magicka 06/03/2016

Episode 11 - Magicka This week, the Grumpy Old Guys review Magicka. Players control elemental wizards in an action/adventure game for solo or group play. Magicka is a deceptively complex game. The 8 elements can be combined in a staggering number of ways to create unique and interesting spells. And unlike many games, friendly fire is an issue. Yes, you can kill your friends! And we did. A lot. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4417129

Episode 10 - Overwatch and Team Fortress 2 05/20/2016

Episode 10 - Overwatch and Team Fortress 2 In today's episode, the Grumpy Old Guys review Overwatch and compare and contrast it with Team Fortress 2. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4383277

Episode 9 - League of Legends vs Heroes of the Storm 05/06/2016

Episode 9 - League of Legends vs Heroes of the Storm In this episode, the Grumpy Old Guys wade into the MOBA category and review two currently popular examples of the genre - League of Legends and Heroes of the Storm. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4349878

Episode 8 - Hearthstone 04/22/2016

Episode 8 - Hearthstone Professor Al and Dr. Chris have a heated argument over Hearthstone, Blizzard's online digital deck building game. They discuss the game itself, the new expansion - Whispers of the Old Gods - and the game-changing introduction of Standard and Wild modes of play. Smoak and John occasionally chime in as well. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4314155

Random Episode Dr. Chris and John argue about WoW 04/15/2016

Random Episode Dr. Chris and John argue about WoW A planning session for upcoming shows devolves into an argument between Dr. Chris and John over whether the Legion expansion of World of Warcraft is worth bothering with, and many of Warlords of Draenor's deficiencies are examined. The facts are undisputed, but we get a good look at just how low John's bar is and how much he's willing to put up with in a game. Dr. Chris, as you might imagine, demands a lot more from a game before he's willing to hand over his money. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4298095

Episode 7 - Elder Sign: Omens 04/08/2016

Episode 7 - Elder Sign: Omens The Grumpy Old Guys review Elder Sign: Omens, the digital app version of the tabletop card and dice game, Elder Sign. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4282467

Episode 6 - Chutes and Ladders 04/01/2016

Episode 6 - Chutes and Ladders The Grumpy Old Guys assess the gameplay and philosophical ramifications of the classic tabletop board game, Chutes and Ladders. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4264835

Episode 5 - Borderlands 2 03/25/2016

Episode 5 - Borderlands 2 The Grumpy Old Guys have a frank discussion about Borderlands 2, a first-person shooter developed by Gearbox and published by 2k Games. It was released in 2012, and as of March 2015 had sold over 12 million units across all available platforms. Topics of discussion include visuals, overall tone, interface, gameplay, customization options, and overall fun factor. /episode/index/show/grumpyoldguysongaming/id/4248173

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