
Longtime friends and games media colleagues Vinny Caravella, Brad Shoemaker, and Alex Navarro share their combined decades of knowledge, expertise, and passion for games with weekly discussions about what they're playing, what's happening in the industry, and whatever else they're up to.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 237 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Brad got a Switch 2, and played Metroid Prime 4 on it, and we talk about that, Skate Story, the end of Silent Hill f, a bunch of Game Awards announcement speculation, the resurrection of Romero Games' latest project, whatever the hell is going on wit... more
We're chock-a-block with stuff to talk about this week, from the Analogue 3D to Horses (both the game and its banning), Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the Fortnite chapter 6 ending bonanza, more with Silent Hill f, a surprising amount of news about the poss... more
Brad and Vinny produce the rare duos podcast this week with deep(er) dives into Silent Hill f and Hollow Knight: Silksong, a look at The Séance of Blake Manor, the new Vampire Survivors quasi-sequel, Valve's comments on Steam Machine pricing/Linux an... more
This week we dig into hot, brand-new video games like Metal Gear Solid and Nier: Automata, plus Lumines Arise's multiplayer, the ending chapters of Dispatch, Sektori, whatever's going on with Ubisoft, the loss of "Burger" Becky Heineman, Megabonk's s... more
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Been listening to these guys on different podcasts for what feels like decades. Knowledgeable, funny, chill. Bonus points for not being pro-fascism - 5 stars.
UPDATE 11/2025: I took a long break from these guys and came back recently to check in. The show seems to have improved! Brining up a 1 star review to 5. The flow and banter seems to be better overall. They are talking about relevant topics/games and not just 100% indie stuff that was made by their buddies. I feel like they found their footing.
On a personal note, I appreciate the guys standing against the pure unfiltered evil that is Israel even if we don’t agree politically on the issues at ... more
Got political. Joined the left wing murder mob. Alex crying about people losing their jobs for rejoicing Charlie Kirk’s assassination. You’re the cancel culture people, you hypocrites. Been listening to you guys since day one, you really screwed up.
I believe it’s Vinny that annunciates his C’s K’s Q’s very hard where it sounds like he is either spitting or has a lot of saliva in his mouth… I love you man. I rated your podcast a five star review could you kindly please stop hitting those plosive sounds sooooo hard? I went out of my way to look up my irritation with these Plosive sounds. And I might have Misophonia. But I can’t be the only person in the world that has Misophonia tendencies?? I really believe in my day-to-day living people do... more
These guys are OGs in video game podcasting and life in general. I’m both amazed and not reading some of these reviews. People are freaking nuts and brain dead. Full blown idiocracy.
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A trio of longtime friends and seasoned game media veterans engage in lively discussions about video games, their personal experiences, and the gaming industry. With a blend of humor and insight, episodes often traverse various topics such as game releases, industry trends, and personal anecdotes, reflecting the hosts' deep passion for gaming culture. Notable for their authentic camaraderie and industry knowledge, conversations frequently include reflections on nostalgia, game mechanics, and the latest gaming technologies, making it appealing for avid gamers and casual listeners alike.
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