The Pretty-Okay Gamers

Final Fantasy. Genshin Impact. Diablo. What more could you want? Ed and Josh talk about some news and games that have been announced in the last week or so.

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Episode 95: And We're Back!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:08:59 -0000

Our hosts, Ed and Josh, get back on the horse and talk about what they've played in the weeks between episodes.

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Episode 94: 2020-The End

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:01:00 -0000

As the new year begins, your hosts reflect on what they played in 2020 and look forward to what they will play in 2021. Also on this episode, Ed collects some stuff, Justin rolls his eyes at Josh bringing up KOTOR II, and Josh talks about KOTOR II on iOS.

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (4:38)

Games We Are Playing (12:43)

News/Pre-Topic (40:45)

Break (46:52)

Topic (47:30)

Off The Beaten Trail/General Recommendations (1:18:50)

Game of the Week

Justin-The Last of Us Part II

Josh- Ghost of Tsushima

Ed-Genshin Impact

Topic: How 2020 Ended, How 2021 is starting!

Links

Justin's Top Ten Games (of all time)

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab

Josh-KOTOR II on iOS

Ed-Cobra Kai

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Episode 93: Melody of Memories-Ed (Part Three)

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:45:13 -0000

Join your hosts for part 3 of their "Game Music that Created Memories." it is Ed's turn! Join us as we find that maybe Ed has a thing for...forests? Tune in!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (2:24)

Games We Are Playing (5:57)

News/Pre-Topic (24:36)

Break (31:23)

Topic (31:50)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:16:17)

Game of the Week

Justin-Stardew Valley

Josh-Ghost of Tsushima

Ed-Final Fantasy XIV 5.4 Update

Topic: Game Music That Created Memories-Ed

Chrono trigger - Secret Forest

Kingdom Hearts - Dearly Beloved

Xenogears - Forest of the Black Moon

Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude

Super Mario RPG - Geno's Theme

Duck Tales - The Moon

Sim City- City Theme

Final Fantasy X - Macalania Forest

Final Fantasy XIV - Eden's Verse: Refulgence

Final Fantasy XV - Apocalypses Aquarius

Links

Genshin Impact 1.2 Update

More Cyberpunk Issues and CD Projekt Red's Response

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-The Last Kingdom TV Series (and book)

Josh- Endless Legend

Ed- Genshin Impact

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Episode 92: Melody of Memories-Josh (Part Two)

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 06:05:27 -0000

Join your hosts for part 2 of their "Game Music that Created Memories", but this time it all Final Fantasy songs! Just kidding, it is Josh's turn! Listen in as we take a stroll down memory lane with Josh as he word smiths us through each song.

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (2:00)

Games We Are Playing (10:22)

News/Pre-Topic (29:27)

Break (32:05)

Topic (32:20)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:23:25)

Game of the Week

Justin-Squadrons

Josh-Ghost of Tsushima

Ed-Cyberpunk 2077

Topic: Game Music That Created Memories-Josh

FF7 - Aeris' Theme

Mass Effect 2 - Infiltration

Super Brothers: Sword & Sworcery - The Prettiest Weed

Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past - Hyrule Castle

The Last of Us - All Gone

Metroid Prime - Wrecked Ship Frigate Orpheon

Horizon Zero Dawn - Force Multiplication

Metal Gear Solid 2 - Opening

Gears of War 2 - Dom and Maria

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Riding (Day)

Links

Google Stadia offer (no longer valid)

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-Stardew Valley

Josh-Ori and the Blind Forest

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Episode 91: Melody of Memories- Justin (Part One)

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:55:00 -0000

This episode will be a part of a three part series where you hosts discuss their favorite video game music that they old dear to their heart. Maybe it is a memory that is tied to the song, or even just a memorable event in one of their favorite games. Justin starts the series off by going over his memorable/favorite video game music. Any bets on how many Halo songs are on there?!?!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (2:33)

Games We Are Playing (9:12)

News/Pre-Topic (24:05)

Break (30:46)

Topic (31:00)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:07:42)

Game of the Week

Justin-Hades

Josh-RDR2

Ed-Genshin Impact

Topic: Favorite Video Game Music-Justin

Halo ODST-Jazz/Piano compilation

Pokemon Red/Blue Lavender Town

Halo 2 Theme Song-with Steve Vai

Wow Theme Song

WoW City of Orgimmar

Stardew Valley-Winter (Nocturne of Ice)a

KH Sanctuary (Hikaru Utada)

KH Simple and Clean (Remix)(Hikaru Utada)

Links

Cyberpunk Reviews

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-Halo ODST

Josh-Earthbound

Ed-Professor Layton Series

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Episode 90: The Gang Buys Some Games

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:50:20 -0000

After a holiday break, your hosts are ready to chat about the best deals they snagged from Black Friday/Cyber Monday! Also on this episode, Justin talks about another Battlefield game and bought Kingdom Hearts 3 (AGAIN), Josh falls off a horse, and Ed tries to explain Dragonball Z to Justin. Thanks for listening everyone!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (4:05)

Games We Are Playing (9:05)

News/Pre-Topic (30:16)

Break (34:12)

Topic (34:33)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:13:43)

Game of the Week

Justin-Pokemon Red

Josh-Red Dead Redemption 2

Ed-Genshin Impact

Topic: Best snags from holiday shopping and general discussion!

Links

PS5 Pro Patent

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-Battlefield 2142

Josh-Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Would Tour

Ed-Dragonball: Kakarot

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Episode 89: Super Left Bros 3

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:43:00 -0000

Due to some unforeseen technical difficulties, the first half of the episode is lost in the ether. However, your hosts were able to press on and discuss a class game; Super Mario Bros 3. Will Justin get past world 1? Probably not, but your hosts discuss some of their favorite moments of the game, the hardest worlds, and the catchy tunes! Listen in!

Timestamps

None this week!

Games We Are Playing

Justin-Pokemon Red, Hades (PC), Super Mario Bros 3, Children of Morta (Switch)

Josh-Dissidia, Super Mario Bros 3, God of War, Hades, Witcher 3, Genshin, Bloodborne

Ed-Dissidia, FFXIV, Genshin Impact

Topic: Super Mario Bros 3!

Links

None

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-Battlefront 2

Josh-Old Man’s Journey

Ed-Duck Tales (remake)

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Episode 88: Falcon Kick!

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:08:00 -0000

During launch week, none of your hosts joined the cool next gen console club, but they still know how to have fun. This week, your host dive deep into the dark, dark, dark dungeon..that is, the AI Dungeon! AI generated text adventure? What could possibly go wrong?!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (1:52)

Games We Are Playing (8:57)

News/Pre-Topic (28:55)

Break (37:52)

Topic (38:09)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:09:50)

Games We Are Playing

Justin-Pokemon Red and Hades (PC)

Josh-Dissidia, God of War, Witcher 3, Hades, SMB3, LoZ

Ed-Dissidia, FFXIV, Genshin Impact (lots of it!)

Topic: Playing AI Dungeon!

Links

AI Dungeon

PS5 Resolution

Xbox Series S/X Resolution

Moonlighter coming to iOS

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-Battfield 2 Sandbox Mod

Josh-Battletech

Ed-LA Noir

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Episode 87: A Random Encounter

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:14:00 -0000

Your favorite hosts are back from their week off and ready to talk about video games! Listen this week as your hosts catch up with what they are playing, first ever Star Wars game, and much more. Join us for a laugh, and some light hearted discussion during a stressful week!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (3:22)

Games We Are Playing (10:03)

News/Pre-Topic (35:51)

Break (42:37)

Topic (42:54)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:05:44)

Games We Are Playing

Justin-Pokemon Red, Control (on Switch), and Hades (PC)

Josh-God of War, Dissidia, Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion, Hades, Transistor, DQVIII

Ed-Dissidia, Genshin, FFXV: Episode Arden, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Castle of Illusion, King's Quest, FFXIV

Topic: Just Hanging Out!

Links

theRetroDBA

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Transistor

Justin-Hades

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Episode 86: Right On Schedule

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:40:00 -0000

As our backlogs grow and the amount of time in a day seems to shrink, your hosts discuss how they manage playing games. Also on this episode, Ed reveals his super secret gaming schedule, Justin's list gets bigger, and Josh says the PS5 excitement is wearing off?!?!Listen in this week for a fun, and informative, episode!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow up (7:12)

Games We Are Playing (10:30)

News/Pre-Topic (31:15)

Break (37:09)

Topic (38:52)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:11:11)

Games We Are Playing

Justin-Pokemon Red, Stardew Valley

Josh-God of War, Witcher 3, Dissidia

Ed- Dissidia, Genshin, Beat Saber, Phasmophobia, FFXIV

Topic: Managing Time Playing Games

Links

PS5 UI

Fire Emblem Drop

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Doom 3

Justin-Moonlighter

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Episode 85: Stop All The Downloading!

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:23:51 -0000

Join your three hosts this week as they take on a "tough" discussion regarding past, present, and future console storage capacities and how to manage your games. Also this week, Justin has a long list of games he is playing, Josh corrects himself from last episode, and Ed's cats are have a throw down.

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner (3:14)

Games We Are Playing (5:48)

News/Pre-Topic (26:40)

Break (28:18)

Topic (28:42)

Off The Beaten Trail (55:29)

Games We Are Playing

Justin-Pokemon Red,

Josh-God of War, FFVI, Dissidia, DQVIII, Witcher 3

Ed- Dissidia, Genshin, FFXIV

Topic: Console Storage Discussion

Links

PS5 Backwards Compatible List

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Cat Quest

Justin-Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen

Ed-Phoenix Wright (or Nintendogs!)

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Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 84: Designing The Fun Out Of It

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:07:00 -0000

This week's episode takes on a more intellectual discussion about game design by looking into a excerpt from the recently publish Sid Meier's Memoir. Also this week, Justin talks about some Nintendo History, Ed claims he is a Final Fantasy fan (could have fooled me), and Josh plays the WITCHER again!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner (1:05)

Games We Are Playing (6:22)

News/Pre-Topic (34:04)

Break (40:25)

Topic (42:08)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:11:04)

Games We Are Playing

Justin-Pokemon Red, Pillars of Eternity

Josh-God of War, FFVIII, FFX, Dissidia, DQVIII, Witcher 3

Ed- Super Mario Galaxy, Dissidia, Genshin, FFXIV

Topic: Sid Meier's Memoir-Game Design

Links

Ex-Blizzard leads make their own studio (old news)

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Company of Heroes

Justin-Baldur's Gates 3

Ed-Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

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Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 83: Go Mobile or Go Home

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:06:00 -0000

With the talk recently only being about the next gen consoles, your hosts shift focus onto a more mobile solution, mobile gaming. Also on this episode, Justin discusses getting into blogging his collecting experience, Ed reminds listeners of the next gen Harry Potter game, and Josh clears up some things regarding the Spider Man remaster.

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner (3:50)

Games We Are Playing (11:48)

News/Pre-Topic (29:05)

Break (34:19)

Topic (35:17)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:12:27)

Games We Are Playing

Josh-FFVII, FFVIII, FFX, Dissidia, Mario 3D AS, Genshin Impact, God of War, MGS

Justin-Luigi's Mansion 3, Genshin Impact

Ed-FFXIV, FFXV Episode Ardyn, Dissidia: Opera Omnia, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, Diablo III, Genshin Impact

Topic: Mobile Games; A Check-In

Links

Star Wars Squadrons

Spiderman Remaster

Hogwarts Legacy

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Metal Gear Solid

Justin-Genshin Impact

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Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 82: PS-Jive

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:01 -0000

Finally, Justin can rest easy as the prices for PS5 (and launch titles) were revealed. We finally have clarity (or ....do we?) Join your three hosts this week as the discuss the PS5 launch presentation, price, launch titles, and their feelings so far. Also on this episode, Ed complains about Super Mario 3D All Stars, Justin asks for help deciding what games he should be buying, and both Ed and Josh are excited about (you guessed it) Final Fantasy XVI.

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner (7:36)

Games We Are Playing (9:02)

News/Pre-Topic (32:29)

Break (38:00)

Topic (38:27)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:13:59)

Topic: PS5 reactions/expectations moving forward

Games We Are Playing

Josh-Ico, Cosmic Star Heroine, Undertale, Metal Gear Solid 4, Mario 3D All Stars, Dragon Quest VIII

Justin-Luigi's Mansion 3, what to start next?

Ed-FFXIV, Super Mario All Stars, Super Mario 3D All Stars

Links

PS5 announcements/reveal

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Xenogears (PS3)

Justin-The Way:Remastered

Ed-Final Fantasy Dissidia Opera Omnia

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Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 81: Oscar Unworthy

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 06:36:14 -0000

You ever just thing, "This should be a movie?" Well, join your hosts this week as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of some of the video games that inspired movie spin offs! Also in this episode, Justin talks about why he REALLY likes Tron Legacy, Josh didn't know that Tron was an actual game, and Ed brings up something related to Final Fantasy (surprise!). Tune in to find out more!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner: 1:56

Games We Are Playing: 09:06

News: 23:38

Break: 34:02

Topic: Video Games That Became Movies 34:32

Off The Beaten Trail: 1:11:12

Topic: Video Games That Became Movies

Games We Are Playing:

Josh-Final Fantasy VII, Breath of the Wild

Justin-The last of Us 2, Luigi's Mansion 3, Jedi Fallen Order (Finished It!)

Ed-Final Fantasy XIV, Overwatch, Among Us

Links

Xbox Prices/Details

PS5 Details

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh- Cosmic Star Heroine

Justin- Nintendo Online (NES/SNES Virtual Console)

Ed-Among Us

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Gamertags

Justin:

Xbox/Steam: blargaristic

Josh:

PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai
Xbox: SpecterXero

PSN: EvilChicobo

The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network

Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 80: Back To The Future

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:05:00 -0000

After your three hosts survived creating a list of games that they think you should play, Justin, Ed and Josh come back to discuss some of the games the will be focusing on in the remaining months in 2020. Also on this episode, Justin's happy to see the best Super Mario game coming to the switch, Josh and Ed are still upset about not getting Final Fantasy VII on the list, and everyone was rick rolled.

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner (2:06)

Games We Are Playing (5:18)

News (22:25)

Break (36:00)

Topic (36:52)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:15:24)

Topic: Games We Are Looking Forward To Playing In 2020

Links

Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Dear Esther

Justin-Space Engineers

Ed-Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father

Follow Us!

Ed's Discord: Kinta#0345

Gamertags

Justin:

Xbox/Steam: blargaristic

Josh:

PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai
Xbox: SpecterXero

PSN: EvilChicobo

The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network

Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 79: Pretty-Okay Games Draft

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:10:00 -0000

Is it me, or do I ...hear three hosts?

The Pretty-Okay Gamers, Justin and Josh, would like to announce that they are bringing on Ed as their third seat! Ed brings plenty of video game experience to the table and adds the third dimension that Josh and Justin were looking for. Please give our new host a warm welcome!

This week, your THREE hosts take some inspiration from Triple-Click's "The Video Games You Should Play" episode and pick 12 games that they recommend! However, as always, your hosts put a little twist to it. Tune in to find out more! Also in this week's episode, Josh and Ed crush Justin's excitement on new pieces to his collection, Justin gets back at them by preventing their favorite game on the recommended list, and no one is excited about the Xbox Series X/S leaks!

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner ()

Games We Are Playing ()

News ()

Break ()

Topic ()

Off The Beaten Trail ()

Topic: 12 Games Recommended by The Pretty-Okay Gamers

Chrono Trigger (Ed)
The Last of Us (Josh)
Stardew Valley (Justin)
Final Fantasy Tactics (Ed)
Half-Life (Josh)
Knights of the Old Republic (Justin)
Dark Souls (Ed)
Zelda:Breath of the Wild (Josh)
Bioshock (Justin)
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Ed)
Mass Effect 2 (Josh)
Halo-Reach (Justin)

Links

Nintendo Direct Mini (August Partner Showcase)

More Xbox Series X/S Leaks

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Monument Valley

Justin- Ding Dong XL

Ed-Spinch

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Ed's Discord: Kinta#0345

Gamertags

Justin:

Xbox/Steam: blargaristic

Josh:

PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai
Xbox: SpecterXero

PSN: EvilChicobo

The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network

Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 78: Fright Night!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Join your host Justin and guest host Ed on an early trip to the Halloween season as they discuss some of their favorite jump scares in video games! Also this week, Justin finally beats Link's Awakening (took him long enough), Ed watches the "High Score" video game documentary series on Netflix, and Josh is here in spirit! (SPOOKY).

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Follow Up (1:45)

Games We Are Playing (10:40)

Pre-Topic/News (24:30)

Break (35:00)

Topic-Jump Scares (37:00)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:05:00)

Topic: Favorite Jump Scare in Games

Links

PS5 Commercial

Xbox Series S Leaks

Nintendo Indie Direct

Off the Beaten Trail

Ed-King's Quest Series

Justin-Link's Awakening DX

Follow Us!

Ed's Discord : Kinta#0345

Gamertags

Justin:

Xbox/Steam: blargaristic

Josh:

PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai
Xbox: SpecterXero

The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network

Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 77: Official Square Enix Fan Club

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Ed is back! And he brings some pretty amazing items to the table this week as Justin and Ed discuss their favorite video game accessories and merchandise. Also this week, Justin decides on his next gen console and Ed drinks out of NES cartridges.

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Games We Are Playing (04:30)

Topic (25:30)

Break (43:20)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:12:40)

Topic: Favorite Video Game Accessories and Merchandise

Links

Analogue Pocket Pre-order sold out in mere hours

Off the Beaten Trail

Ed-Back To The Future By Telltale Games

Justin-Super Bit Blaster XL

Follow Us!

Ed's Discord - Kinta#0345

Gamertags

Justin:

Xbox/Steam: blargaristic

Josh:

PSN/Steam: wlfsamurai
Xbox: SpecterXero

The Pretty-Okay Gamers are members of The HP Video Game Podcast Network

Theme song credited to Komiku: Title-Battle of Pogs

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Episode 76: A guest approaches!

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000

A new guest, Ed, joins Justin this week to enlighten listeners about DIY MAME cabinets, Atari games, and much more! Also on this episode, Justin and Ed talk about series that they would like to see rebooted, Justin blabs about his collection, and Ed enlighten's Justin on his experience picking up an old CRT monitor in the 21st century!

Timestamps (estimated!)

Collecting Korner (3:00)

Games We Are Playing (23:30)

Break (33:48)

Topic (35:00)

Off The Beaten Trail (01:20:30)

Topic: Game Series We Would Like Rebooted

Links

Pictures of Ed's Cabinet

Off the Beaten Trail

Ed-Greak: Memories of Azur, Plague Tale

Justin-None this week

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Episode 75: Gotta Collect Them All

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000

A special episode this week as Justin records while Josh is packing boxes! Join one of your host this week as he discusses his venture into collecting video games and the plan of action he has put together. Also on this episode, Justin talks, and talks, and talks!

Topic: Justin's Collecting Game Plan

Timestamps (Estimated!)

Collecting Korner-(2:29)

Games Justin is Playing-(3:25)

Message to The Fans-(8:00)

Break-(13:25)

Topic-(14:25)

Off the Beaten Trail-(41:00)

Links

-Price Charting

-Justin's Wish List

Off the Beaten Trail

Justin-Killing Floor 1 & 2

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Episode 74: Old AND Crotchety

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000

As the rest of the country continues to figure life out, your hosts look back to the good ole days to the games that they loved to play...that are near unplayable today. Also in this episode, Justin complains about Halo, Josh says "Meh" to a game with Link in it, and both hosts talk about how Microsoft really missed a step with their recent showcase. Tune in to find out more!

Topic: Games That Did Not Age Well

Timestamps (estimated!)

Collecting Korner (2:45)

Games We Are Playing (9:50)

News (20:30)

Break (40:20)

Topic (41:45)

Off The Beaten Trail (1:16:30)

Games We Are Playing

Josh- Witcher 3, Dragon Quest XI, Ocarina of Time 3D, The Last of Us Part II, Minish Cap

Justin-Dragon Warrior, Link's Awakening DX

Links

-Xbox Showcase

-Nintendo Direct Mini

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Lara Croft Go

Justin-Jack Box Games

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Episode 73: BlameCube

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 05:31:00 -0000

Tune in this week with your favorite hosts as they discuss if Nintendo’s GameCube was a flop. Also within this episode, Justin sucks at eBay and Josh is a naughty dog...sorry he is playing a lot of naughty...no thats not right. Josh is just playing a bunch of Naughty Dog games.

Topic: Was Nintendo’s GameCube a flop?

Timestamps:

Collecting Korner: 3:54

Games We Are Playing: 12:18

News: 25:15

Break: 32:41

Topic-Was Nintendo’s GameCube a flop?: 34:31

Off The Beaten Trail: 1:07:36

Collecting Korner

Justin: Ocarina of Time (3DS), Majora’soca Mask (3DS), Links Awakening-DX (3DS)

Games We Are Playing:

Justin: Pokémon SoulSilver, Dragon

Josh: Unchartered 1, 2, The Last of Us Part II, Dragon Quest XI, Ocarina of Time, Witcher 3

News

Ghost of Tsushima!

Links

Brief History of the Nintendo GameCube

Detailed History

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-A Plague Tale: Innocence

Justin-Dishonored

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Episode 72: Port-ables

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Join your hosts this week as they discuss the topic of "over-porting" to the Switch, which games they would love to see ported, what it is lost when ported to the Switch, and what games should never be ported. Also, Josh talks about his feelings towards finishing the Last of Us Part 2 (with spoilers for the Last of Us) and Justin thinks about playing a game in Japanese.

Topic: Porting Games to Switch

Chapters (estimated)

Intro: Start-03:35

Collecting Korner: 03:36-09:10

The Last Of Us Part 2 Follow up: 09:11- 19:35

Spoiler For The Last of Us (first game): 15:57

Games We Have Been Playing: 19:36-26:55

News: 26:56-29:10

Break: 29:11-30:20

Topic: 30:20-01:00:50

Off The Beaten Trail: 01:01:00 - END

Links

None!

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-This War of Mine

Justin-Terraria

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Episode 71: Radio Theatre-Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 03:45:12 -0000

Join us for the 4th of July weekend (guest appearance from Justin's firework happy neighbors) as Josh jumps right into playing Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core.

Topic: Radio Theatre-Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core

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Episode 70: All the feels!

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:40:00 -0000

Join your hosts this week as they embark on a discussion on how certain emotions show them selves when playing particular games. Also on this episode, Justin fights a bunch of slimes and Josh plays the good Pokemon games!

Chapters (estimated due to ads)

1:48-13:21: Collection Korner

13:22-17:48: Retro-hand held talk

17:49-35:58: Games we have played this week

35:59-40:57: News!

40:58: Break

41:00-1:09:00: Topic-Emotion in games(revisited)

1:09:01-end: Off The Beaten Trail

Links

Pokemon Unite (MOBA)

Microsoft says goodbye to Mixer

EA games coming to Steam

Steam Summer Sale

Apple introduces more keyboard/controller support

Retro Hand Helds

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Doom64

Justin-FireRed/LeafGreen

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Episode 69: Radio Theare-Mass Effect 2

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Your hosts, Josh and Justin, would like to wish all the fathers a wonderful Father’s Day! This week is Radio Theatre! Listen to Josh swindle Justin as he plays Mass Effect 2 for the first time in the hopes to change his mind about the franchise.

Topic: Radio Theatre-Mass Effect 2

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Episode 68: Cloud-ey with a chance of Aerith

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Wow! What a busy week. The world looks like it may be changing for the good, and your hosts have been playing plenty of great games. Join your hosts this week as they discuss Justin's response to finally completely FFVII! Also, Justin is thinking about making the change over to Playstation and Josh just WANTS to talk about the ending of FFVII R (hurry up and play it Justin!). Take a listen!

Topic: Justin beat FFVII!

Games we played this week

Josh-FF VII OG, SMB3, Gauntlet, Stardew

Justin-Tetris, FFVIIR, FFVII, DQ (XI, VIII, V), Witcher 3

Links

PS5 Reveal and all the games announced

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Endless Legend

Justin-None, because he forgot. Thanks Justin

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Episode 67: Radio Theatre-Super Mario Sunshine

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:35:41 -0000

Join your host this week for some Radio Theatre! Josh fires up Super Mario Sunshine for the first time since bought in the early 2000s while Justin hopes Josh will see the light (yes, that was a pun).

Topic: Radio Theatre-Super Mario Sunshine

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None

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Episode 66: Retro Rampage

Sun, 31 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode, join your hosts as they discuss the slippery slope that is video game collecting (and how they starting their decent!) Also on this episode; Justin is playing FFVII again, Josh talks about Diablo, and both hosts get excited about The Last of Us Part II.

Topic: Video Game Collecting

What we are playing:

Josh-FFVIIR, Diablo, Link’s Awakening GBC, Earthbound, Metroid: Samus Returns, Dragon Quest V, Dragon Quest III, Dragon Quest XI, Dragon Quest VIII

Justin-Moon Hunters, Stardew Valley, Children of Morta(PC and Switch), Pillars of Eternity, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, FF VII

Links

Last of us Part II State of Play

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-To the Moon

Justin-Age of Mythology

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Episode 65: Radio Theatre-Pillars of Eternity

Mon, 25 May 2020 04:31:35 -0000

Join your hosts this week as Justin plays Pillars of Eternity as Josh describes the dynamics of this top down, isometric role playing game!

Topic: Radio Theatre-Pillars of Eternity

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Episode 64: Hardly, Normally, Easy

Sun, 17 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

What difficulty do you play on? Join your favorite hosts as they discuss how they try to decide what level of difficulty they play their games at. Should you play on the hardiest difficulty to gain that sweet, savory gamer street cred? Or should just leave it at the default to play through the story at your own pace? Also this week, Justin sounds like he's got a cold (it is called allergies people) and Josh makes Justin feel bad for selling all his old consoles...again!

Topic: Selecting Your Game's Difficulty

Games played this week:

Justin-Star Wars Fallen Order, Stardew Valley, Children of Morta

Josh-FFVIIR, SMB3, Star Fox 64 3D, HoMM, Titanfall 2, Castlevania: SotN, Fire Emblem Awakening, Shining Force

Links

Xbox Series X Event (trailers)

PS5 Epic Tech Demo

The Last of Us 2

Paper Mario: The Origami King

Steam's "Play Next"

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Illusions of Gaia

Justin-Super Mario Sunshine

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Episode 63: Radio Theatre-Halo CE Anniversary

Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000

This week, join your hosts as Josh plays Halo CE Anniversary. Throughout this episode, Justin discusses some of the lore behind halo and Josh explains why grunts are his favorite enemy in Halo!

Topic: Radio Theatre: Halo CE Anniversary (Josh)

Links

None!

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Episode 62: The Most Interesting Year

Sun, 03 May 2020 20:22:47 -0000

Your hosts are back from their most recent episode of "Radio Theatre!" This week, your hosts follow up on a few things: Josh's Final Fantasy Corner and Justin's got a case of the drift. Also this week, Josh and Justin discuss the "most interesting" year of video games in their lifetime. See what both hosts picked for their answers! Tune in to find out!

Topic: The Most Interesting Year of Video Games (in our lifetime)

Why?
If you were stuck in a yearly loop, how would the games hold up?

Links

Assassins Creed Valhalla

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Hammerwatch

Justin-DayZ

Radio Theatre:

Next episode to be determined!

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Episode 61: The Other Watch

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:30:55 -0000

Josh and Justin are back at streaming and talking in this episode! Listen in as Justin explores some difficult decisions as he progresses through the introduction of Firewatch. Will he know how to use a compass? Will he listen to what he is supposed to do? Listen to find out!

Topic: Justin plays Firewatch

Links

None!

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Episode 60: A Sneeze Free PS4

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0000

With another week working from home under their belts, your hosts discuss what kind of impact COVID-19 could have on the future of the gaming industry. Also on this episode, Justin swings some lightsabers around, Josh talks about an even more angsty Cloud, and somehow someone thought it was a good idea to remaster Crysis?

****If you liked how Episode 59 turned out (minus the Walmart audio), leave us some feedback on some other games you would like us to stream and talk about as we are playing them! ****

Topic: COVID-19's impact on the future of the gaming industry

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Episode 59: AeriTH!

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

This episode will be little different! Join Josh and Justin this week as they provide audio commentary while Josh plays through the first hour of the Final Fantasy VII Remake! Minus a few technical difficulties, your hosts had a blast attempting something like this. Let us them know what you think!

Topic: Final Fantasy VII (first hour play through)

Links

None!

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Episode 58: Serenity Now

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000

HEY GUYS AND GALS! We are further along in to the shelter in place and still have our sanity. Hope all our listeners are staying safe and following the order to STAY HOME. In this episode, Josh bought Animal Crossing (sort of) and is played Minecraft and ENJOYED IT! Also, Justin plays a racing game with a keyboard and both hosts talk about their hopes of more games to offer cloud saves across multiple platforms.

Topic: Cloud saves across platforms

Links

Witchbrook!

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Deadlight

Justin-Company of Heroes

New Untitled Segment!

Drift Gear Racing: 3 cars, 1 track, and a soundtrack from the original Fast and Furious. Thats about it....

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Episode 57: Art of Containment

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000

The Pretty-Okay Gamers family wants to wish the best for everyone during these unprecedented times. Please stay safe, stay home, and practice the proper precautions when in public. Since a vast majority of everyone is required to be indoors, the host discuss some of their favorite party games that will lighten the mood (and perhaps get you moving too!) Also on this episode, Josh...yeah you guess it, brings up the Witcher III (but this time he's playing it in his sleep), Justin wants to stimulate all the stimulus he can for the economy, and your hosts talk about tracking animal droppings while playing theHunter Classic.

Topic: Containment Games

Justin

-Mario Party

-Overcooked (1 or 2)

-Stardew Valley!

-Wii Sports

-Jackbox Games

Josh

-Mario Kart

-Rock Band

-Just Dance

-Arcade Game

-Minecraft

-Table Top RPGs

Follow Up

-HALO and HAHO

-Breaking Point! (COD2 Tournament)

Links

-None

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Door Kickers

Justin-Dirt Rally

New Untitled Segment!

theHunter Classic was actually, okay!-Josh

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Episode 56: Bond-A-Thon

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000

As we begin to shift to working from home, hosts Josh and Justin talk about their favorite multiplayer memories! Also on this episode, Justin just wants a Switch Pro, Josh says the Witcher 3 sucks (just kidding), and both hosts “Sea” Stars!

Topic: Favorite multiplayer memories!

Links

Sea of Stars

Xbox Stats

PS5 Stats

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Xenoauts

Justin-Call of Duty 2 in 2020!

New Untitled Segment!

Postponed until next week!

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Episode 55: Let the Battles Begin!

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Sorry for the delay, but your hosts are here! Amidst all the negativity happening in the world, your two friends catch up after a hiatus from recording after the birth of Josh's son. In this episode, Justin tries to be a farmer, Josh preordered a game (GASP!), and frustration was expressed after playing one of the worst games every created. In fact, I am pretty sure Justin would rather play Fortnite for 24 hours than play that game again.

Topic: Catching up with Josh after baby!

-Witcher 3

-Baldur's Gate

-Final Fantasy VII Remake

-Final Fantasy IX (a smidgen)

-Pillars of Eternity (a smidgen)

Links

2K leaves Geforce Now

Stardew Valley Guide Book

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Justin-SilkRoad (MMORPG)

New Untitled Segment!

G.A.S.P-Save yourself, and don't play it.

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Episode 54: Pinball Wizard

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

One thing that your hosts are not giving up for lent is video games! Join your hosts this week as they reminisce about their favorite arcade games and memories at their local arcades. Additionally, Josh plays more Path of Exile than Justin, and Justin gives a quick S(Witcher) 3 update!

Topic: Favorite arcade games and memories!

Links

None!

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Child of Light

Justin-Lifeline

New Untitled Segment!

Path of Exile-It is pretty cool! If you like Diablo 2 with a weird Bioshocky vibe, and like free stuff, this game is a must!

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Episode 53: The "dirty" casuals

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Josh and his wife have welcomed their new son into their lives. The Pretty-Okay Gamers family wishes them the best of health and look forward to all the cute, snuggly pictures of their baby boy.

Because your hosts like to plan, this week’s episode is brought to you by the magic of pre-recording! Listen as your hosts discuss some of their most secret (maybe not so secret) “guilty pleasure” games that they just can never get enough of. Also in this episode, Justin talks about pre-gaming rituals, Josh shares a creepy game, and your hosts talk about cannibalism......

Pre-Topic: Pre-gaming rituals

Topic: Our Guilty Pleasures

Josh

-Carcassonne

-DOOM (1&2)

-Half-Life

-KOTOR

-Dragon Quest XI

-Civilization 5

-The OLD Tomb Raiders (originals)

-Icewind Dale

-Fault Milestone One

-All the Final Fantasies

-LEGO Games

-Mass Effect (trilogy)

Justin

-Pokemon

-World of Warcraft

-The Sims

-Roller Coaster Tycoon

-2048

-Guitar Hero/Rock Band

-Halo ODST

Links

None!

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Gone Home

Justin-The Forest

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Episode 52: Never Have I Ever

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

You hosts are really not sure if this is techinically the 1 year episode, but to celebrate the shows climbing episode count, Josh and Justin discuss the games that they will never play! Also on this episode, Justin goes over his list of games he wants to play this year, Josh doesn’t like to stress when he plays his games, and your hosts share two “off the beaten trail” games. Finally, Josh and Justin will begin picking a free game to play each week and will discuss their experiences the following episode! No game is off limits!

Topic: Games we will never play, and why?

Josh

-PUBG

-Fortnite

-DOTA

-League of Legends

-Minecraft

-Ark

-Elder Scrolls Online

-Rainbow Six Siege

Justin

-Everquest

-All future GTA games

-Fortnite

-Dead by Daylight

Links

None!

Off the Beaten Trail

Josh-Mount & Blade: Warband

Justin-Star Conflict

New Untitled Segment!

Path of Exile

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Episode 51: The Good, the Marginal, and the Bad

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

As the hosts approach the one year anniversary of the podcast, Josh and Justin focus on grading the three categories of grading a game (gameplay, environment, and story) based on their personal preference. Also on this episode, Justin talks about splitting his enemies in to several parts, Josh creates some plans, and your hosts present a second installment of "Off the Beaten Trail."

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Episode 50: Take Two

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

AH, nothing could go....wrong...great. Well, this weeks episode was recorded twice by our hosts thanks to the wonderful software provided to us by Apple. Join your hosts on episode 50 (whoa!) as they talk about some pretty rad JoyCons, some underrated/hidden gem games you should play, a site that will lead you down an amazing rabbit hole of a new hobby, and some tidbits about how exclusives will be changing in the near future!

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Episode 49: Five tries, and seven hours ago

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

As the hosts approach their 50th episode, Josh and Justin discuss a different angle on the recent game delays and focus on the impending "crunch" time for developers. Also on this episode, Josh is now addicted to The Witcher 3, Stardew Valley was receives an honorable mention a few weeks late, and Justin thinks he can limit himself to one game at a time (HA!)

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Episode 48: Witcher Woes

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0000

It has been awhile since your hosts just talked about video games right? This week, Josh and Justin catch up on what they have been playing, games that you can't pause, playing detective, and learning to "feel" like you are really controlling the infamous White Wolf.

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Episode 47: Two-Stage Adults

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Justin and Josh chat about focusing on specific games and what it means to be an adult gamer. Justin asks about two (or more) stage bosses, when they're good, and when they're bad.

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Episode 46: Playing Locally Remotely

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Happy New Years everyone! Join Josh and Justin as they ring in the new year talking about their favorite hobby; video games! Justin tries to hold on to a shred of hope that Apple might make a decent gaming laptop, but it will not fix the fact Apple has to open up to developers! Also, Josh tries to avoid talking about a dumpster fire movie that recently came out and remote play finds its way into the conversation!

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Episode 45: The 2019 Pretty-Okay Games Awards!

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:08:06 -0000

Join your hosts for the first Pretty-Okay Games Awards! Josh and Justin get creative and put together categories you won't see anywhere else!

Categories

The least likely to win an award

Most likely to go to free-to-play by EOTY

Best "Pretty-Okay" Soundtrack/Score

Pretty-Okay game worth the delay

Under the Radar

Love to hate it game you were supposed to love but didn't

"Knock the piss out of ya" game with best bodily function

"Anger Management" best game to blow off steam

"WTF" game with most WTF factor

"Creep factor" most creepy

"Hyper lame" most hyped disappointment

"Ugh, Another Remaster"

"Could have done better" leak

Most exciting stream/press announcement

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Episode 44: The Honorable Mentions

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Join your host for the final episode of the year to wrap up 2019, and bring in the new decade! Josh and Justin first talk about all things related Star Wars (no spoilers so don't worry!), Justin has been dying a lot in Children of Morta, and Josh stopped playing Dark Souls. Lastly, your hosts give some honorable mentions from Episode 43's decade of gaming topic.

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Episode 43: A Decade of Gaming

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Happy holidays from your hosts! Plenty to talk about this episode, including some serious talk, Josh praises Dark Souls, Justin beat Pokemon Shield, and someones playing Halo Reach and actually tolerating it! Josh and Justin wrap up the episode talking about their top three games that defined their decade of gaming!

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Cyberpunk in Minecraft!

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Episode 42: Pointy Extremities

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:44:00 -0000

Your favorite hosts are back for their regular scheduled broadcast, but something is clearly brewing over at Microsoft after Phil Spencer drops the bomb that is the Xbox Series X. Also on this episode, your hosts discuss games they are trying to complete before the New Year, Justin give his thoughts towards big helmets put on your head to play video games, and Josh discusses a generation of "Battle Royal" games.

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RE3 Remake

Game Awards...awards!

And Announcements!

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Episode 41: The Last of THIS!

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:32:00 -0000

A short episode this week due to unforeseen technical difficulties. Next week the hosts will have a full episode, and hopefully put an end to the issues! In this week's episode, Josh and Justin discuss their "Black Friday/Cyber Monday" deals. Also, Justin finally completed The Last of Us and Josh downloaded HALO!

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Episode 40: Rick's Favorite Episode

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

This week your hosts jump into the holiday spirit and talk about Steam's most recent sale. Additionally, Josh has good news about his power supply and Justin discusses Game Freak's ability to streamline a long standing series to keep people buying their games!

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Steam Autumn Sale

TLDR on Steam Sale

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Episode 39: Deep Dive-A Link to the Past (pt2)

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 07:06:52 -0000

***POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING***

Finally your hosts are able to get through an episode without their own technical difficulties. This episode finishes the deep dive on Zelda: A Link to the Past. Listen in to hear host Josh and Justin discuss the progression of the game after saving Zelda and escaping the castle. Also, Justin talks about dark magic and Josh blew a breaker!

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Half-Life 3? Kinda...

Google Stadia launches with technical difficulties

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Episode 38: Tis the season to be thrifty

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Due to some technical difficulties, your host are providing you an inside look at Black Friday deals on games and accessories. Next week they will continue with part two of the deep dive on Zelda : A Link to the Past

Send your feedback to prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com !

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https://blackfriday.com/ads/black-friday/target

https://blackfriday.com/ads/black-friday/walmart

https://blackfriday.com/ads/black-friday/best-buy

https://blackfriday.com/ads/black-friday/newegg

https://blackfriday.com/ads/black-friday/amazon

https://blackfriday.com/ads/black-friday/kohls

https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/11/14/x019-xbox-black-friday-deals/amp/

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Episode 37: Deep Dive-A Link to the Past (pt1)

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0000

This week, your host do something slightly different. In a recent episode, Justin informed listeners that he had completed Zelda: A Link To The Past. However, Justin explained his experience just at a high level, which left both hosts feeling like they did not give the game enough air time it deserves. Therefore, join Justin and Josh as they take part on a multi-part "deep-dive" of the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Josh and Justin will first compare their experiences of playing the game for the first time, the environment they were in, the games art work, music, and design (just to name a few points). Each episode will kick off where the other left off. If you would like to contribute to the dialog, send your comments to prettyokaygamerspodcast@gmail.com !

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Every Major Announcement at Blizzcon 2019

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Episode 36: Blizzard Warning

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 13:34:29 -0000

Burrrr, it’s cold in here...something must ..cough oh sorry! It is the most wonderful time of the year as your hosts talk about what they are hoping Blizzard will show us at Blizzcon. Additionally, Josh crushes Justin’s topic about buying unopened Gameboys, Justin doesn’t care for EA, and something spooky is just too much for one of the hosts.

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Episode 35: He’s Bacccccccccckkk!

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000

After a two weeks hiatus, Justin is back to join Josh to talk about the initial weeks of being a father, catch up on games that he played while on leave, and his first impressions of The Last of Us. Also on this episode, Josh claims he can never be evil (in video games), Josh gives an update on Apple Arcade, and Justin certainly doesn’t have any hard feelings about how studios delay games....right?

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Episode 34: Rickitis

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:40:00 -0000

Rick is welcomed back as he and Josh take a stroll down nostalgia lane. They also discuss Apple Arcade after a month of playing and excitement for upcoming games.

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Episode 33: Console Bores

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:18:00 -0000

Josh welcomes guest host Rick as they talk about Metal Gear, The Last of Us, and the final frontier of console wars.

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Episode 32: Time Capsule of Perfection

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:17:17 -0000

Your hosts are back to your regularly scheduled episode talking about the things they love. What games do your host feel have the best replay value? Was Justin a cool kid in grade school? Tune in!

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Episode 31: The Third of Us

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Your hosts have a special episode this Sunday! Please welcome a friend of the show, Rickitis (Rick)! No, he is not a disease, despite is disliking of JRPGs. Josh and Rick decide for Justin the next game he needs to play, Rick talks about games that no one has ever heard of, and the three friends discuss the future of subscription gaming services.

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Google Play Pass

The Last of Us Part 2

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Episode 30: A link to the present

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Join our hosts in this milestone episode as they discuss Apple’s surprisingly good gaming service and how it impacts the market. Also, Justin travels between the light and dark world of “A Link to the Past” and Josh speaks about the PC Master Race.

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Apple Arcade Games Announced So Far

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Episode 29: Would you like to play a GAME?

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Do you want to play a game? Listen in to episode 29 and join the hosts in laughing at the attempt to stump each other at ‘Guess the Game’ (tm)! Justin and Josh read short excerpts describing games of their choice and having the other guess the game! It was certainly a marvelous attempt!

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Nintendo Direct!

SNES Games live (as of September 5th)

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Episode 28: Let me tell you a story...

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Alas! Join your jolly co-hosts this episode as they embark on a timeless quest to find out how a game's story has any impact on how you play it. While on this quest, Justin talks about Nintendo AGAIN and Josh travels through space to find a new world.

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Homeworld 3

Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition comes to Switch!

Link’s Awakening Hype is REAL!

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Episode 27: Score!

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Jump right into episode 27 with our hosts as they discuss their favorite game scores. Also in this episode; Justin attempts to redeem himself for some of his wrong doings, World of Warcraft Classic trying to reel in Josh and Justin with its sweet, sweet gameplay, and Josh is going to the moon?

Links

IGN’s Unlocked Interview-Rod Fergusson

WhenGeeksCraft Etsy Store

WhenGeeksCraft YouTube Channel

Justin’s compilation of scores (Apple Music)

Final Fantasy VII-Let the Battles Begin/Those who fight (Gingertail Cover)

Final Fantasy VII- Fighting/Battle Theme- Guitar Cover by Super Guitar Bros

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Episode 26: Poké-maybe?

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 20:11:00 -0000

On this week for The Pretty-Okay Gamers, Justin finds out Josh doesn’t like to rumble, Josh is starting to warm up to a past time of Justin’s, and no one is put on the spot this time!

Also, stay tuned for some exciting news coming next month! You may start to hear ads play through our shows (past and future episodes), so do not be alarmed! These are all good signs of what is to come for this show! Thank you all for your support and feedback.

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WoW Classic servers already filling up?

PS4 Digital Sale

Xbox Game Pass additions

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Episode 25: Measure the Treasure

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:23:00 -0000

Could it be? Nintendo may have a SNES controller coming to the Switch. Will this mean we are getting SNES games to this Switch?!?! Also within this episode: Josh gets angry at a list, Nintendo slides in a new Switch model, and Justin starts the lovely conversation about Loot Boxes.

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Loot Boxes

SNES FCC Filing

New Switch Model

"Top 10" best Nintendo games according to Metacritic

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Episode 24: It’s the Cycle Bro

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000

The lull between E3 and Fall releases is still in full swing. This episode, Josh has been busy playing games from all sorts of generations, Justin revisits his favorite launch days, and both hosts talk about why its okay to not buy a game at launch (you will save a lot of money everyone, it is not rocket science!)

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Episode 23: The Farm Won

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000

With a slow week in gaming news, Josh and Justin discuss some of their recent game purchases that have them hooked and how certain games feel better on different platforms. Also, Justin comes full circle on mobile gaming and Josh builds a chicken coop!

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Episode 22: Do the Joy-Con Drift!

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Attention! All drifting Joy-Cons!

The Pretty-Okay Gamers hosts bring you important information about replacing your pesky drifting joy-cons! Meanwhile, Josh claims the N64 controller was "the best ergonomically" designed controller while Justin has opinions on how he is wrong. Someone asked if open world games are worth it......and gaming advice is given!

News Articles

Joy-Con Drifting Repair/Replacement

Reddit Questions!

Help me find a free MMORPG !

What game needs a sequel?

Lazy Sunday Questions

Are open world games really worth it?

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Episode 21: The Three Rs

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:06:00 -0000

Our hosts dive into questions asked by fellow reddit users in the "gaming" subreddit and found one that hit right at home. Also in this episode, Josh and Justin talk about the GameStop's business decision to go retro and become more like the successful retro gaming reseller Pink Gorilla. Oh, and party horns.

Links

Gamestop's Pivot

Pink Gorilla

What would you pay for a remake, reboot, remaster game? /gaming

Nintendo Switch Lite!

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Episode 20: Hey, Diskless!

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:48:00 -0000

In this episode, the hosts chat about the next wave of console gaming and what changes we may or may not see in how we play our game consoles. Also, Josh spills the beans on what steamy deals he picked up on the Steam Summer Sale while Justin gives an update on his progress in FF7.

Links

Dr. Mario out for iOS

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Episode 19: MMO-ment's Over

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:22:00 -0000

In this episode, your hosts discuss the genre creep, if MMORPGS as we know it are dying, and smaller Indie studios are redefining core genre boundaries for the better.

Links:

WoW subscriber counter (estimated w/Google trend data)

Eve Online Shake Up!

Stop calling games "metroidvania?"

Three Moves Ahead Podcast

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Episode 18: Steamy Sale

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:48:00 -0000

Get your wallets ready folks, because it is the annual SUMMER STEAM Sale. Join your hosts as they venture through the various ways to spend your pocket change on games at some great prices. Sale ends July 9th, so start checking your wishlist and see what games you can pick up for a steal.

Links

Gamespot's coverage of their recommended deals

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Episode 17: Squishy Caps!

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:38:00 -0000

Now that the E3 hype train has cooled down, our guests reel it the topics back to reality. Josh attempts fate with norse gods while Justin talks about the recent rumors of a level cap squish for World of Warcraft.

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Aspyr News

World of Warcraft Level Cap Reduction?

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Episode 16: Pretty-okay E3

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0000

As E3 2019 ends, Justin and Josh talk about the best of show, some surprise appearances, and games they are looking forward to getting their hands on.

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Episode 15: AGP, BFG, VGA graphics!

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 03:08:00 -0000

Josh inflects diseases across humanity, Justin talks about babies who possibly possess supernatural powers in an upcoming video game (Death Stranding), and our hosts talk about building their first computers.

Links

Death Stranding comes out August

Apple TV with Xbox One and PS4 controllers

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Episode 14: Pokémans

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 13:11:00 -0000

Only a few more weeks until E3, so Josh and Justin talk about everything but just that! A new hand held system has Justin "wowed", Josh just wants to catch them all, and our two hosts talk about some of the past and future remastered games.

Links

Space Invaders BOARD GAME

play.date

Pokemon Announcements

Twisted Metal TV Series?

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Episode 13: All aboard the Anti-Hype Train to E3!

Sun, 26 May 2019 04:51:00 -0000

As we get closer and closer to E3, Josh and Justin talk about some of the upcoming games confirmed and rumored to be there. Justin blows up a reactor and Josh talks about Halo.

What other games should go classic?

Another mobile Pokémon game

E3 Watch

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Episode 12: All the Sprites!

Sun, 19 May 2019 15:35:00 -0000

The guys start off strong this episode with news (again) about Randy Pitchford. WoW Classic gets a “re-release” day, bringing back tough memories for both hosts. And Square finally teases (again) the remastered version of Final Fantasy VII.

Links

Randy Pitchford

https://www.pcgamer.com/former-claptrap-voice-actor-details-randy-pitchford-assault-allegations

Wow Classic

https://apple.news/AtjnEVjmSQJaPE9jp_2M9TQ

Red Dead Redemption

https://apple.news/AlxtN_DGjQC-t7R2pvJPtVQ

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

https://www.techradar.com/news/final-fantasy-7-release-date-news-and-rumors

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Episode 11: New 3D Mess XL

Sun, 12 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Justin is back, which means the podcast has some order. Josh has a steam problem, Microsoft has terrible code names for the next Xbox console, and Josh confesses he likes to read the classifieds for Gameboy Advanced SPs.

Gearbox CEO goes rogue with Borderlands 3 live gameplay event

And more! (Calls out claptrap actor)

Xbox’s Accessessibility Accessories

Upcoming games

Rage 2-May 14 (PS4, Xbox, PC)

Team Sonic Racing-May 21 (all platforms)Total War: Three Kingdoms- May 23 (PC)

E3 2019 is right around the corner! Let the leaks begin!

Xbox Next Gen (Scarlett)

Anaconda (high power)

Lockhart (streaming centric)

PS5-specs are pretty much public

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Episode 10: Missing In Action

Sun, 05 May 2019 13:00:00 -0000

With Justin out, Adam Castro joins Josh this week to talk about super hero video games...Justin’s favorite!

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Episode 9: The Birthday Boy

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Happy birthday GameBoy! The GameBoy turns thirty, Josh is old, and Justin cannot make up his mind on something.

Links

Fallen Order is going to be good!

Looking back on the gameboy!

30 “best” gameboy game

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Episode 8: Pocket Monsters

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0000

It was a busy week for video game news! Justin is back for another round of console gaming, a Star Wars game has both hosts jumping for joy, and Josh has a lot of games on his phone.

Links

Terraria on the...switch?

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Star Wars Actress: You're Gonna Die When You See Horizon: Zero Dawn's Sequel

Octopath Traveler coming to the ...pc?!?!?

PS5 confirmed! With specs?

New Xbox One confirmed! Release May 7th

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Episode 7: Triple Play

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Josh and Justin are changing things up and interview residential sports video game expert Adam Castro. Justin's dreams are crushed as Adam claims Forza is not a sports game and Josh talks about kissing people (in Stardew Valley).

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See/hear more of Adam:

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Episode 6: Review from two meatbags

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0000

This week on The Pretty-Okay Gamers, Josh and Justin talk about the last "great Star Wars game" Knights of the Old Republic. Justin gets fooled by April Fools day and Josh finally didn't talk about Gears of War!

Links

Another developer/company called out for their “toxic” work environment

IGN’s-Nintendo Direct (FAKE)

Punch-Out!!! Coming to Switch

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Episode 5: Meander with us

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:19:00 -0000

With E3 around the corner (kind of), Josh and Justin talk about some of the games they are looking forward to seeing through out 2019. Also, Josh has found an Indy game that Justin actually likes. And Justin rambles.

Links

Oculus Rift New VR Headset

Nvidia Game Service

Possible new Nintendo Switch devices

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Episode 4: Down Stream

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 04:05:00 -0000

With the recent announcement of Google's video game streaming service, Justin and Josh weigh in on the topic. Justin contemplates buying into the video game streaming services and Josh talks about good, old-fashion grindy games.

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Episode 3: Gaming Dials

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:21:00 -0000

What would a gaming podcast be without your hosts talking about the type of games they like (or liked) to play, and by turning it up to 11! Listen in this week as Josh interviews Justin about what he looks for in a video game using gaming dials(tm).

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Episode 2: Hello, Halo

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 02:32:00 -0000

In all the years of their friendship, Halo has been an avoided subject...until NOW! Listen in this episode as Justin embarks on memory lane of all the good, and bad, of the Halo franchise.

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Episode 1: Pilot

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 02:02:00 -0000

Join Josh and Justin as they kick off their second podcast; The Pretty-Okay Gamers! This week your hosts talk Metroid, micro transactions, and current fad of battle royal games.

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