tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39676942777631106292024-03-19T02:26:30.756-07:00Experience PointsJorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.comBlogger1603125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-41999489249874552502024-03-16T00:26:00.000-07:002024-03-16T00:26:52.277-07:00EXP Podcast #732: Final Fantasy Rules<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfyNKwrAD8UksRhj1UzJRRVhjB_yO_zBZsk7F2mFIXws_oYaCyiFl_Nenhy2bwvn_P1Mh2IO6SiMpNv8Ua8auvdiZdlLsD7TAs8LBa8sQf9MTqAno5BC-aK41is29Dj7uGXe98m2Y9HPcQflbcqtFwZLPgbGd_BsAOZtLkpIg1JMOz8FUKURK35uSywQ/s387/Squall_Leonhart.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="257" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfyNKwrAD8UksRhj1UzJRRVhjB_yO_zBZsk7F2mFIXws_oYaCyiFl_Nenhy2bwvn_P1Mh2IO6SiMpNv8Ua8auvdiZdlLsD7TAs8LBa8sQf9MTqAno5BC-aK41is29Dj7uGXe98m2Y9HPcQflbcqtFwZLPgbGd_BsAOZtLkpIg1JMOz8FUKURK35uSywQ/w133-h200/Squall_Leonhart.png" width="133" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>So edgy!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />We discuss why Final Fantasy VIII is actually awesome, how the remake is changing the legacy of the franchise, and what's up with the best (and worst) Final Fantasy games.<p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_732_-_Final_Fantasy_Rules.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30397598/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Inter, "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">- </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Inter, "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">"</em><a href="https://www.polygon.com/gaming/24087000/final-fantasy-8-is-the-best-fan-site-interview" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Inter, "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">Final Fantasy is the Best, Area Man Claims</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Inter, "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">," via Polygon</span></div>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-5828010867524455622024-03-08T22:14:00.000-08:002024-03-08T22:14:55.892-08:00EXP Podcast #731: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth First Impressions<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RBxpEm28c2OAcNl7GiuzogeFE1wRrz8zQ8enLHPjJYRQfye_pWfmUWSkyrxXqygpqoNsbTi23sKedE3iXrs1TmYCPC7t9sjveVizwSl0msWiYgahAohlmgbssHhhm1UIVzJy5fHx3lX0UPCBC5FIpa0Yk9iu6sHPlhSRvOMA9EQtE0Kc0BCyGyquFtQ/s1440/ff7r.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RBxpEm28c2OAcNl7GiuzogeFE1wRrz8zQ8enLHPjJYRQfye_pWfmUWSkyrxXqygpqoNsbTi23sKedE3iXrs1TmYCPC7t9sjveVizwSl0msWiYgahAohlmgbssHhhm1UIVzJy5fHx3lX0UPCBC5FIpa0Yk9iu6sHPlhSRvOMA9EQtE0Kc0BCyGyquFtQ/s320/ff7r.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>It's been a while since we've been outside.<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Reports of us rejoining the lifestream have been greatly exaggerated. We're back after being under the weather, but we return having played a bunch of new games. We have Helldivers, Donkey Kong, and more, including 2024 gamiest-game contender Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. While we're only a few hours into what will undoubtedly be an enormous game, there is plenty to talk and speculate about. Grab a comfy cushion to soften this rickety old bench and join us!<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_731_-_FF7_rebirth_first_impressions.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30298878/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 39 min 43 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-82318849229361264782024-02-17T11:00:00.000-08:002024-02-18T23:03:27.901-08:00EXP Podcast #730: Xbox Update<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfENM_xRtuY9esQBo56TKqIZ0OBNj5s3WKZXjvx0vq6pGGSu-zuQwhdlk2ek0jSsrdWk4HxLwnIhV81rZpjy_r6Utr7imXs166k9a2r-6GYgSbfxHwq1iYpmT8c9-x532vNd_dlcSnpHT5c23wzco8DRDN_LzJhcJuMyD6rE68NLNJthRkMGxuO6HJh8/s515/phil%20spencer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="515" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfENM_xRtuY9esQBo56TKqIZ0OBNj5s3WKZXjvx0vq6pGGSu-zuQwhdlk2ek0jSsrdWk4HxLwnIhV81rZpjy_r6Utr7imXs166k9a2r-6GYgSbfxHwq1iYpmT8c9-x532vNd_dlcSnpHT5c23wzco8DRDN_LzJhcJuMyD6rE68NLNJthRkMGxuO6HJh8/w200-h196/phil%20spencer.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>"Everyone just calm down!"</i></td></tr></tbody></table>Last week the internet was buzzing with Xbox speculations that was quickly deflated by corporate-speech-laden "podcast" from Phil Spencer and his team at Xbox. Yes, some Microsoft games are coming to other consoles, but is that it? What does this, and could this have meant? Join us and Mr. Businessman to discuss the future of Xbox.
<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_729_-_Death_Stranding_2__Sonys_State_of_Play.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30011588/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:</p>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-3106973405056985432024-02-09T22:06:00.000-08:002024-02-09T22:06:30.502-08:00EXP Podcast #729: Death Stranding 2 & Sony's State of Play<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvlRFP4FZXxjRlGC-Qm5BocC0aLm7DH9_mn5Hsd-42CGzlScwGvogkoNSJcVScj3hgbU5UF4VA2h-mIkhRt7rCDPtBr4X1pAXJwFviP7oCNnIBQPnBkrFSRv8mjEnQjJxhRwdUpRKio66VbSC9-_xYIYMWbfVI_5Fk2DTYYamyifS1XPi_80uQc_dn3k/s876/Higgs%20Guitar.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="876" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvlRFP4FZXxjRlGC-Qm5BocC0aLm7DH9_mn5Hsd-42CGzlScwGvogkoNSJcVScj3hgbU5UF4VA2h-mIkhRt7rCDPtBr4X1pAXJwFviP7oCNnIBQPnBkrFSRv8mjEnQjJxhRwdUpRKio66VbSC9-_xYIYMWbfVI_5Fk2DTYYamyifS1XPi_80uQc_dn3k/w200-h164/Higgs%20Guitar.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Like Rock & Roll, Higgs isn't dead</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>We are back this week catching up on Sony's latest State of Play, which featured not one but TWO Hideo Kojima announcements. 2024 really is starting strong! Join as we discuss <i>Judas</i>, <i>Sonic</i>, and Kojima's amazing fashion-sense.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_729_-_Death_Stranding_2__Sonys_State_of_Play.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29883643/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:</p>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-47573334833485218022024-01-26T22:26:00.000-08:002024-02-06T21:59:44.234-08:00EXP Podcast #728 - It's a Pal, Pal, Pal, Palworld<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6gu-vWQrG_voCMWr-rMDcbuDSCtFiToMugTrDdgkClK8aRc5DtMryrTqZTNMO-xyguWup7RBZDhX3-Gu23lNf_znCGmYShrdYiOD_5L9Dngcj8IAdds18ddLIjukN6i-QqT96rhGdsLpQRL3ufb-awTC0jClayK0t11dJMrjjnvy504dhzw6Txyqqjw/s3840/Palworld.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6gu-vWQrG_voCMWr-rMDcbuDSCtFiToMugTrDdgkClK8aRc5DtMryrTqZTNMO-xyguWup7RBZDhX3-Gu23lNf_znCGmYShrdYiOD_5L9Dngcj8IAdds18ddLIjukN6i-QqT96rhGdsLpQRL3ufb-awTC0jClayK0t11dJMrjjnvy504dhzw6Txyqqjw/s320/Palworld.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Who are you calling pal, buddy?<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Watch out, that pikachu is driving a tank and it looks disgruntled! But perhaps not as disgruntled as Nintendo and the Pokemon Company's lawyers must be right about now. Yes, it's time to talk about Palworld. Part catching monsters and putting them in your pocket, part hitting trees and crafting gear, and all the rage on the Internet - Palworld has clearly tapped into something that both Pokemon and survival game fans have been searching for!<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_728_-_Palworld.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29671418/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 37 min 19 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-36660806311415955812024-01-19T20:53:00.000-08:002024-01-19T20:53:40.211-08:00EXP Podcast #727 - The Year Ahead 2024<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOGSQXZcVI8-_qj5B36rBGT7xQHJu6rIX1L6cWp6oCY1hd1ZKIV-3zw2y70CiIUqZ7HF7bIpLBXMAaIIP1Ep4NWkRIxDKfxEfAHneo7lRhNsTHxk8lmyAkFV6SP0Lrlqf3EGeDnVPxiBJ5tkKrAnglzP23dG1U0wDZczHJ5JcY0oYnrsQw5G0wgvezjs/s2000/peach.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOGSQXZcVI8-_qj5B36rBGT7xQHJu6rIX1L6cWp6oCY1hd1ZKIV-3zw2y70CiIUqZ7HF7bIpLBXMAaIIP1Ep4NWkRIxDKfxEfAHneo7lRhNsTHxk8lmyAkFV6SP0Lrlqf3EGeDnVPxiBJ5tkKrAnglzP23dG1U0wDZczHJ5JcY0oYnrsQw5G0wgvezjs/s320/peach.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>We've had the year of Luigi...is it Peach's turn?</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>It feels like we just caught our breath from the game release whirlwind of 2023, but there's no time to delay. 2024 is here and it's bringing a pretty unique list of games with it. This week, we talk about some of our most anticipated games and make some predictions about the unknown unknowns lurking out there.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_727_-_The_Year_Ahead_2024.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29571448/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 41 min 49 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-59181959284596441302024-01-11T21:57:00.000-08:002024-01-11T21:57:13.057-08:00EXP Podcast #726: 2023 Game of the Year Leftovers<p></p><!--x-tinymce/html--><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEE3WxVLbACulwT2j-vvtLoAGQ574Sl644PEka7tl6dT5yfW4tdulceCCEulCxF5VXEUsP9CTX7T7Yi8tEdTAAu_0e4SV7-BBnxSo94kJ0o4f4IhzjrnNq6IP7OfaTQVvFs-XwQnCJoeL6K4IBzt-lDuRWCwnsb6cmCoiPwL5XiIBU98_eWoKVrqzuxwo/s856/Lies%20of%20P.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="699" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEE3WxVLbACulwT2j-vvtLoAGQ574Sl644PEka7tl6dT5yfW4tdulceCCEulCxF5VXEUsP9CTX7T7Yi8tEdTAAu_0e4SV7-BBnxSo94kJ0o4f4IhzjrnNq6IP7OfaTQVvFs-XwQnCJoeL6K4IBzt-lDuRWCwnsb6cmCoiPwL5XiIBU98_eWoKVrqzuxwo/w179-h220/Lies%20of%20P.JPG" width="179" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>What a year!</i></td></tr></tbody></table>Our <a href="https://www.experiencepoints.net/2024/01/exp-podcast-725-2023-game-of-year.html">GOTY-cast</a> is out, but before we leave 2023 behind we need to spotlight some of the great games that almost made our lists. It was a fantastic year for games, so be sure to try some of these games soon before you move on to the hot new thing!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_726_-_2023_Game_of_the_Year_Leftovers.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29456148/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a></div>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-40346865359941595012024-01-03T15:47:00.000-08:002024-01-03T15:47:07.420-08:00EXP Podcast #725: 2023 Game of Year<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHg_3IUXPpwZpGkp58xdXT5Zm6tg2z34YPsHKdt8E3322id6qLg7coM0JFaqAu3CQ1SLiK8ZZFzTl0SqEOdKIoy5-hCS7My5Ho6FEDeuKMISK9opZ4mSE2EYl4x-cS5fr-ZEULIfswMQxWwJcUtB-_ThdCKAgUVYYaCbZnJUNOSXHQORCoeNcnR9QYozI/s444/door.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="304" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHg_3IUXPpwZpGkp58xdXT5Zm6tg2z34YPsHKdt8E3322id6qLg7coM0JFaqAu3CQ1SLiK8ZZFzTl0SqEOdKIoy5-hCS7My5Ho6FEDeuKMISK9opZ4mSE2EYl4x-cS5fr-ZEULIfswMQxWwJcUtB-_ThdCKAgUVYYaCbZnJUNOSXHQORCoeNcnR9QYozI/s320/door.png" width="219" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Your host for the GOTY awards</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We made it! 2023 is over, which means it's time to talk about our top games of the year. Every year we challenge ourselves to embrace brevity and pick our top three. 2023's landslide of great games made this an even more fun challenge than usual, as did the ongoing meta game of trying to predict if our picks will overlap. Next week we'll talk about some of the other great games that we didn't get to highlight, but for now, join us for the brightest of all the shining stars.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_725_-_2023_Games_of_the_Year.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29331728/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 48 min 45 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-4521207461285193342023-12-28T22:15:00.000-08:002023-12-28T22:15:28.945-08:00EXP Podcast #734: The 2023 Gamey Awards<p></p><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizVpUdYf3AVWvvIxFzeQiB3J5-PWv0xCFm83cb0zMYDDZC6CZkMvU2TY2YZ7iGiYTRsAu7_tqaSnvqDuM0U3aywb4Ch4ex_VsKUWgWsY9NEv4wsp11eESIUVDhfdLrUMu2Z5n51KLmagpsOW6vrSYgoOmCa-hfioX01_gZdxyANAneQM4MA8VlAL0uL0/s1089/dave.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1089" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizVpUdYf3AVWvvIxFzeQiB3J5-PWv0xCFm83cb0zMYDDZC6CZkMvU2TY2YZ7iGiYTRsAu7_tqaSnvqDuM0U3aywb4Ch4ex_VsKUWgWsY9NEv4wsp11eESIUVDhfdLrUMu2Z5n51KLmagpsOW6vrSYgoOmCa-hfioX01_gZdxyANAneQM4MA8VlAL0uL0/w147-h200/dave.png" width="147" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Happy new year!</i></td></tr></tbody></table>The most prestigious and important video game awards ceremony is back again. From the best doofus', to awards in elegance, to the best waifu/husbandu, we are once again celebrating the end of the year with the Gamey Awards!</div><div><br /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_724_-_The_2023_Gamey_Awards.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29268173/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:</p><p><!--x-tinymce/html-->
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<li>Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/">Brad Sucks</a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-16271547139668384652023-12-22T21:44:00.000-08:002023-12-22T21:44:13.265-08:00EXP Podcast #723: Alan Wake II Debrief<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18f-1eyKoP4N21VS6wyrp8gjNNY2U4NOIXOycUJgaIrqehaC2Ddsp26kgv2DCojaRjTmN8dyGnWSCFaDG040lLKQI8UJAp8nf1uZBllFH9KVwHRBgr0iGIyHR1zh272Rm95vV4b0elZeiC56H_olj0TMsjEQu5pVMoTFJvCCMJWN-6gqao815iJmY69I/s3840/AW2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18f-1eyKoP4N21VS6wyrp8gjNNY2U4NOIXOycUJgaIrqehaC2Ddsp26kgv2DCojaRjTmN8dyGnWSCFaDG040lLKQI8UJAp8nf1uZBllFH9KVwHRBgr0iGIyHR1zh272Rm95vV4b0elZeiC56H_olj0TMsjEQu5pVMoTFJvCCMJWN-6gqao815iJmY69I/s320/AW2.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I know I left my wallet around here somewhere.<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Just in time for the end of the year, we reach the end of another story: Alan Wake II! This week we debrief on a game created by and for humanities nerds. Nothing like contemplating the death of the author while rocking out to Norse mythology inspired heavy metal!<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_723_-_Alan_Wake_II_debrief.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29210373/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 42 min 57 sec</div>- Music from the Alan Wake II soundtrackScott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-64458923263720752312023-12-09T11:21:00.000-08:002023-12-09T11:21:38.899-08:00EXP Podcast #722: Florida Men<p></p><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVZTPM4bFO9H5Q3lRdjyUwNRyRWziXh7o3JYvf3MY_bVpMVsZu6q-X3QYkSVSDFttZ3WY77Aawmmvlmg1auKS0IUevqiyLhB_I1vp_50ikgzMb6Z5Mc2pzD4idhT6l7LCMBXCJygJ5hMJPBVrIq0rpZiYX4bOGMJVXO16DQaIvOvRfomJV5d8Weu-wns/s962/GTA%20VI.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="962" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVZTPM4bFO9H5Q3lRdjyUwNRyRWziXh7o3JYvf3MY_bVpMVsZu6q-X3QYkSVSDFttZ3WY77Aawmmvlmg1auKS0IUevqiyLhB_I1vp_50ikgzMb6Z5Mc2pzD4idhT6l7LCMBXCJygJ5hMJPBVrIq0rpZiYX4bOGMJVXO16DQaIvOvRfomJV5d8Weu-wns/w200-h173/GTA%20VI.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>What do you mean don't pre-order?</i></td></tr></tbody></table>We're head to Vice City, where the sun is shining, drugs are plentiful, and you might get eaten by an alligator. Also, we retroactively predict the Game Awards winners.</div><div><br /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_722_-_Florida_Men.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29001283/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:</p><p><!--x-tinymce/html-->
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<li>Intro from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBZY2fkU-0"><em>Grand Theft Auto VI</em> trailer</a></li>
<li>Outro by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/">Brad Sucks</a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-16575730669046693682023-12-01T21:59:00.000-08:002023-12-01T21:59:10.183-08:00EXP Podcast #721: Nostalgia for Sale<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hrNJjLwVBG_hvsy3Lsc6-Ag6UIHkeHzUq-KSSMFdXEplbKuViK-scHEpS9gH8ue4CQSzyERZdePqg8X1LZm8GCLUb61hmOufwt4vP8uoaQqeSgjFErbEheX_5PO9xaQlHqyPFdgIMghEgZhFk67OUWrzNYxQsKiEi0QhkmLCvidTGri7EX1zxu0gnXM/s1920/cod.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="1920" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hrNJjLwVBG_hvsy3Lsc6-Ag6UIHkeHzUq-KSSMFdXEplbKuViK-scHEpS9gH8ue4CQSzyERZdePqg8X1LZm8GCLUb61hmOufwt4vP8uoaQqeSgjFErbEheX_5PO9xaQlHqyPFdgIMghEgZhFk67OUWrzNYxQsKiEi0QhkmLCvidTGri7EX1zxu0gnXM/s320/cod.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Captain Price doing his Groundhog's Day thing<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>This week we emerge from our holiday haze and talk about the ways in which some large publishers are trying to foster a fuzzy feeling by appealing to a sense "the good old days" of established games and franchises. This kind of packaged nostalgia is clearly popular; just ask the people paying actual currency to play the original version of World of Warcraft. But what does it mean that we're drawn to these time capsules and does it mean we're headed toward a looping cycle where we reset franchises once every seven to ten years? If so, then I can't wait for my Cow Clicker remake.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_721_-_Nostalgia_for_Sale.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28893928/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 37 min 29 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-8986740490725875552023-11-17T20:38:00.000-08:002023-11-17T20:38:00.070-08:00EXP Podcast #720: The Legend of Zelda Movie Magic<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40q5lOco9TfkOV74ujjmdJN-ENuP4EHNQ14fVMDvGMYZ9QkTuKZxCD1E-DwBaMinAb56YjtArpnZCdMaOdnBvbZ5g_AuSJqW1PQMvJVPONxbt8X47OuqcyS1glx8Duqb_eD8n4iUH6agwFLv0OBuSvlMwoIy0IvhJzBaVLoAW5Hv3AncE7owqsArXxAI/s3549/HW_Tingle.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3549" data-original-width="2495" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40q5lOco9TfkOV74ujjmdJN-ENuP4EHNQ14fVMDvGMYZ9QkTuKZxCD1E-DwBaMinAb56YjtArpnZCdMaOdnBvbZ5g_AuSJqW1PQMvJVPONxbt8X47OuqcyS1glx8Duqb_eD8n4iUH6agwFLv0OBuSvlMwoIy0IvhJzBaVLoAW5Hv3AncE7owqsArXxAI/w226-h320/HW_Tingle.png" width="226" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>"I'm ready for my close up!"<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Do you feel that <i>tingle</i> of excitement? No, not that weird green dude. It's Nintendo's latest announcement that <i>Legend of Zelda </i>is getting a big screen adaptation and it's... live action!?<div><br /><div>This week on the podcast, we foretell both the bright and dark future this announcement portends. Also, what storyline should the Zelda movie focus on? Who knows, they're all weird!<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_720_-_Legend_of_Zelda_Movie_Magic.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28697878/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHS5aUrtQc4" target="_blank">Feel It Now PS5 Trailer</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1zmhHLVrq0" target="_blank">Pokémon Concierge Trailer</a></div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a></div><br /></div>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-37968455030976862522023-11-10T15:58:00.002-08:002023-11-10T15:58:31.444-08:00EXP Podcast #719: Alan Wake 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and 2 much 2 play!<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98hEX-M7mg6Must4qbQtE5cyyzSEyFVs5GcOe69EpHg-nAtteL5_u5RPf_aG1eH9SDRTgG4rNbWttDV5-_H5A-DG233X22RBjYHXwLw1E-75yIqaoKZVX5UeJpzkpS3_1XHsnEsaJ1spcw59MOtTCSmYuL3W5V7nlM8eCX_vb6VYeJP2FuHkBabfmSOI/s2400/spider-men.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="2400" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98hEX-M7mg6Must4qbQtE5cyyzSEyFVs5GcOe69EpHg-nAtteL5_u5RPf_aG1eH9SDRTgG4rNbWttDV5-_H5A-DG233X22RBjYHXwLw1E-75yIqaoKZVX5UeJpzkpS3_1XHsnEsaJ1spcw59MOtTCSmYuL3W5V7nlM8eCX_vb6VYeJP2FuHkBabfmSOI/s320/spider-men.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>You'll need two Spider-men for all these games.<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>2023's absolute deluge of games continues this week and we hanging on for dear life! This week we web sling our way around Spider-Man 2, piece together the mystery of Alan Wake 2, welcome a special end-credit guest in Lies of P, and conclude our trip in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_719_-_LoP_SMBW_AW2.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28590968/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 38 min 45 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-28424932474103856262023-10-27T21:58:00.003-07:002023-11-10T15:35:36.703-08:00EXP Podcast #718: Super Mario Bros. Wonder<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDVBkBAXOx5hJjxYISAW-XOufCEHVlWfJsT703O4vpRyDSp1kK95wpFN_eheASsiRtz6Qu2NlylLpMIdKDqOU90mh3OQ6CQ8nKZC4XRxZnjrAgAhLl1F94vkNFNTtY8Z2KK47igBMG9FEvQQsiPGpAS5ndD6FePni3gextrzlEQVzsGMXDnMdFMXDiXg/s1920/bowser_elephant_peach.0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDVBkBAXOx5hJjxYISAW-XOufCEHVlWfJsT703O4vpRyDSp1kK95wpFN_eheASsiRtz6Qu2NlylLpMIdKDqOU90mh3OQ6CQ8nKZC4XRxZnjrAgAhLl1F94vkNFNTtY8Z2KK47igBMG9FEvQQsiPGpAS5ndD6FePni3gextrzlEQVzsGMXDnMdFMXDiXg/s320/bowser_elephant_peach.0.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Same Bowser... same.</i></td></tr></tbody></table>We also knew all the mushrooms would catch up to Mario. This week on the podcast, we take a wonder seed trip into <i>Super Mario Bros. Wonder</i>!<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_718_-_Super_Mario_Bros._Wonder_Debrief.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28447658/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:</p><p>- Intro from the <i>Super Mario Bros. Wonder </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQNlGKNC6o" target="_blank">launch trailer</a></p><p>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a></p>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-11379133313293272252023-10-20T21:28:00.002-07:002023-10-20T21:28:36.616-07:00EXP Podcast #717: Chants of Sennaar, Cocoon, and more!<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWQv1O-ZsjEGl3g6AOW2I9EsEMClWcVe6OXb-9JuiDVgqgUnLSOfce2PWZ_oUH5_RX3I5yHhvdyT4nj_Kft1wGcpp6a2vs-HNkP_Nm54bLuv4Bv1jBqO0lInWsm4BDIbZBNAMZwHXSJV6wrzETdvK63ucsaik6EThoEyOrPOYBzBlAV73WoMJIw0gO3s/s2880/cocoon.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2880" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWQv1O-ZsjEGl3g6AOW2I9EsEMClWcVe6OXb-9JuiDVgqgUnLSOfce2PWZ_oUH5_RX3I5yHhvdyT4nj_Kft1wGcpp6a2vs-HNkP_Nm54bLuv4Bv1jBqO0lInWsm4BDIbZBNAMZwHXSJV6wrzETdvK63ucsaik6EThoEyOrPOYBzBlAV73WoMJIw0gO3s/s320/cocoon.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Carrying the weight of several worlds on your shoulders<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>This week we talk about a game all about language and a game completely devoid of the written word! Chants of Sennaar and Cocoon are in the rotation this week and both games have impressed us. While they're quite different, both of them drop you right into a world without much explicit hand holding, so we have a good time unpacking the various mysteries contained within. Plus: a little extra Lies of P and Sea of Stars analysis as we continue to dig in to those games!<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_717_-_CoS_and_Cocoon.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p> <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28381361/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p> </p><p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 41 min 27 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-45274417531939140982023-10-13T11:00:00.006-07:002023-10-13T22:00:59.323-07:00EXP Podcast #716: Clouds & Sheep<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nrCPXguJo5Xz4v1vI-GM-OExoc7GoUGcsUmtpaXzUfm1rfoF1b8kt-YPVCbxQq3NWZoxuPJqfXxWnqQYrrMyZ7tFOmPGYJZg66pVr8X91SPdK8zvtQoyBQ58bA2-f1B9lw_9uaZ92ev-T-MswRvBDkI8c86ZAUobhfZfYYjlcUvZ5BC7zvlnkHEBoqs/s1920/baldurs-gate-3-minthara-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nrCPXguJo5Xz4v1vI-GM-OExoc7GoUGcsUmtpaXzUfm1rfoF1b8kt-YPVCbxQq3NWZoxuPJqfXxWnqQYrrMyZ7tFOmPGYJZg66pVr8X91SPdK8zvtQoyBQ58bA2-f1B9lw_9uaZ92ev-T-MswRvBDkI8c86ZAUobhfZfYYjlcUvZ5BC7zvlnkHEBoqs/s320/baldurs-gate-3-minthara-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>"Please don't turn me into a sheep..."</i></td></tr></tbody></table>This week on the podcast, we leap into Sony's cloud gaming news and marvel at the lengths Baldur's Gate 3 players will go for the perfect run.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_716_-_Clouds_and_Sheep.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p><br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a></div>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-82616306813489990962023-10-04T23:21:00.003-07:002023-10-04T23:21:37.465-07:00EXP Podcast #715: Switch 2 Scuttlebutt<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtg3CS_XfHPBvrb4vax65SmCdUP8g81lwZSQ0ejq2XTOjkPfzBFXuuzytrR_Qzs1b8JNrlIhxt7bLS6pJsJhzLpTe7LghQvOmnA2veLFay-nTeuW_pr4mn3rdA0VrKFOgFBDtjsYT5F0jt8MLsVW5TzqZYA_eWHZpcPsKSSsEej28exmSVLJqQe4k97E/s1280/ninokuni.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtg3CS_XfHPBvrb4vax65SmCdUP8g81lwZSQ0ejq2XTOjkPfzBFXuuzytrR_Qzs1b8JNrlIhxt7bLS6pJsJhzLpTe7LghQvOmnA2veLFay-nTeuW_pr4mn3rdA0VrKFOgFBDtjsYT5F0jt8MLsVW5TzqZYA_eWHZpcPsKSSsEej28exmSVLJqQe4k97E/s320/ninokuni.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Looking for Switch clues in magical tomes<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Rumors abound this week as we all collectively start to piece together clues about the Switch's successor. I'm going to out on a limb and say that there will be a Mario game and a convoluted friend request system - maybe together?! On top of that, Jorge and I do some strategizing about how to introduce turn-based RPGs to the next generation. Suffice to say it's a high pressure situation.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_715_-_Switch_2_Scuttlebutt.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p><br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 39 min 15 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-66611679250000440472023-09-29T20:45:00.005-07:002023-09-29T20:45:42.185-07:00EXP Podcast #714: Unity, Games Pricing, And DLC<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3KTKkPXzRLb6TZX_A0A9u9jm7CO2KpAg5hZVDKHtf46dFDYdXevM96eaGiNU9pEVtFgzV64CnpyewPuZJWbFIqq6tCt6fuUQY9sYedqeK8F6eJumcKoouFe5alRN94mHY8SjrYHqWx39JjVmMdoKKG1oCgzy4w50G-BQQ4MDXkPbe6Ahoh4NlBW26Z0/s720/Kojima.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="563" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3KTKkPXzRLb6TZX_A0A9u9jm7CO2KpAg5hZVDKHtf46dFDYdXevM96eaGiNU9pEVtFgzV64CnpyewPuZJWbFIqq6tCt6fuUQY9sYedqeK8F6eJumcKoouFe5alRN94mHY8SjrYHqWx39JjVmMdoKKG1oCgzy4w50G-BQQ4MDXkPbe6Ahoh4NlBW26Z0/w156-h200/Kojima.JPG" width="156" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Watch more movies!</i></td></tr></tbody></table>It's a debacle at Unity, some surprising <i>Breath of the Wild</i> DLC news, the high cost of games, and a step into the closet with Hideo Kojima! <br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_714_-_Unity_Game_Prices_and_DLC.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p><br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a></div>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-57339515586640483152023-09-21T22:08:00.002-07:002023-09-21T22:08:35.725-07:00EXP Podcast #713: Xbox Leaks and Gaming Grab Bag<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1e74146U46pj8jfcvPXthFIiGeWKKnqjoOmvzvvEtm2wjZwHFGAdzT4st1khIu8A1U7HvyM6lAb1on6YkeKvr6kO_YnHc0hqhN-tTLC2hTuLpEvRMFv2xCs4pLiq_Q7nj7T9e2gYv3de6EFSeFJQKM1OlY4SAxr3djegLeINPgJr0sFfqy1zmrgOcX0/s1240/f0%2099.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="1240" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1e74146U46pj8jfcvPXthFIiGeWKKnqjoOmvzvvEtm2wjZwHFGAdzT4st1khIu8A1U7HvyM6lAb1on6YkeKvr6kO_YnHc0hqhN-tTLC2hTuLpEvRMFv2xCs4pLiq_Q7nj7T9e2gYv3de6EFSeFJQKM1OlY4SAxr3djegLeINPgJr0sFfqy1zmrgOcX0/s320/f0%2099.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>First one to the finish line gets one of those new Xbox controllers<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Even after a busy spring and summer, video games refuse to take a break and just chill. There's just so much to play and it can get distracting. Maybe that's what happened over there at Microsoft - someone was so distracted trying to master their mech in Armored Core that they forgot to properly secure all the links in their public court filings. This week it's a gaming grab bag and a rare look at what goes on in the Xbox team's internal pitch meetings.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_713_-_Microsoft_Leaks_and_gaming_grab_bag.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p><br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 40 min 41 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-38126863743147626202023-09-03T13:04:00.004-07:002023-09-03T13:04:54.186-07:00EXP Podcast #712: Raising the Bar<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2K_Xai94sfiaW3W9wqyrNaaaQBpWYx7pOaWa5p3n-kkk-4O93VYo3g2H2ntewAQgU9LkWVpgnrQWlXzYg-_gl5yFGPdUObHkBe-8w3JVjsKaC7qtYjMS8OAfFEqKhIQ6-jkL4sgqSwK29CwNqcTvG_w7FCSgOOK4Ai35lnX43ZgPXM0KEYQC3EzuzFc/s1400/astarion%20bg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1400" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2K_Xai94sfiaW3W9wqyrNaaaQBpWYx7pOaWa5p3n-kkk-4O93VYo3g2H2ntewAQgU9LkWVpgnrQWlXzYg-_gl5yFGPdUObHkBe-8w3JVjsKaC7qtYjMS8OAfFEqKhIQ6-jkL4sgqSwK29CwNqcTvG_w7FCSgOOK4Ai35lnX43ZgPXM0KEYQC3EzuzFc/w268-h151/astarion%20bg3.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Should I buy into the hype?</i></td></tr></tbody></table>It's a great year for gaming. But is it... too good? This week on the EXP Podcast, we ask whether great games like Baldur's Gate 3 or Tears of the Kingdom should raise the standards for what we expect out of games or if doing so sets the bar too high.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_713_-_Raising_the_Bar.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p><br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 53 min 48 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-2636351516251015872023-08-25T23:02:00.003-07:002023-08-25T23:02:41.557-07:00EXP Podcast #711: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Debrief<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEkn8QjN6Jzpr50r5Rn7SvCM1bXQ1FiJn9sInKXDbkdfS8PmeY-pIlgiTTASBAxmNKKt0X-9zPZ0wAGgdBbnBB2jH8qYb5HG0MTVcB0eOkwv1AhMUjlgDg2YfALocET0NZVSDoWFrm5m6CNfqxUFRJNvlo5sh6xRMrZOJIL76g4SykGShpAfZcZRJcuE/s2000/link%20jump.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEkn8QjN6Jzpr50r5Rn7SvCM1bXQ1FiJn9sInKXDbkdfS8PmeY-pIlgiTTASBAxmNKKt0X-9zPZ0wAGgdBbnBB2jH8qYb5HG0MTVcB0eOkwv1AhMUjlgDg2YfALocET0NZVSDoWFrm5m6CNfqxUFRJNvlo5sh6xRMrZOJIL76g4SykGShpAfZcZRJcuE/s320/link%20jump.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Watch that first step - it's a doozy<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>After several months of traversing the gloom, scarfing down endura carrots, and harvesting dragon scales, both Jorge and I have seen credits in Tears of the Kingdom. I won't even pretend to say we've "finished" it, as there are more korok seeds in this game than there are grains of sand of beach. Regardless, we do a deep dive on both the late game mechanics as well as the time-bending plot.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 53 min 48 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-60007329779693202322023-08-19T13:22:00.005-07:002023-08-19T13:22:44.104-07:00EXP Podcast #710: Pikmin 4, Dave the Diver, and Baldur's Gate 3<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHYzhW1xRqYyOVeUgVII2psqbY6wjHfvHrn-bFukWbP3-N81bn4ezCDQX_AmGWs5moUS2x1hYyWVpHSbP5r184SSiaDhoMvA6LjfyiKOU8tSOcJqurWj0bDdSJOtKw_XJYo-6CS-qHXJtvyP7o8iTqlZsvzGxNLdj_qQyyzRx5mllnHqpN7xj65liKyU/s400/dave.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHYzhW1xRqYyOVeUgVII2psqbY6wjHfvHrn-bFukWbP3-N81bn4ezCDQX_AmGWs5moUS2x1hYyWVpHSbP5r184SSiaDhoMvA6LjfyiKOU8tSOcJqurWj0bDdSJOtKw_XJYo-6CS-qHXJtvyP7o8iTqlZsvzGxNLdj_qQyyzRx5mllnHqpN7xj65liKyU/w194-h194/dave.jpeg" width="194" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Love your job, and never<br />work a day in your life.</i></td></tr></tbody></table>This week on the EXP Podcast, we spend some time with mer-people, pikmin and their strange dog (?), and the D&D cast of <i>Baldur's Gate 3</i>. Join us for a discussion of even MORE great games of 2023!<p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:</p>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a><br />Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-26801244136237527322023-08-10T22:32:00.001-07:002023-08-10T22:32:17.030-07:00EXP Podcast #709: Gaming Subscription Silliness<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoP9C7plt0xTBhJMSJ-fDCpi6rn7mgEF5EFkv7TcSllPkCOEnvgTcB0mGnCw5h48AEoB67bHDo98tLjeZ7IgRfKP3QVKTf0jcwoWdkr2iMIpAXpUYF4fYzqyK13zOeWYX_MX4IpK0lGYn3YNjSGTVOWu9l23OIexJvggeZPnuPPdWaA10_t_xjYM9lYLI/s1920/cool%20gold%20people.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoP9C7plt0xTBhJMSJ-fDCpi6rn7mgEF5EFkv7TcSllPkCOEnvgTcB0mGnCw5h48AEoB67bHDo98tLjeZ7IgRfKP3QVKTf0jcwoWdkr2iMIpAXpUYF4fYzqyK13zOeWYX_MX4IpK0lGYn3YNjSGTVOWu9l23OIexJvggeZPnuPPdWaA10_t_xjYM9lYLI/s320/cool%20gold%20people.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Look at all these cool Xbox Live Gold subscription holders.<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Pop quiz: do you know the various subscription tiers for your game platforms? And more importantly: do you know which ones you're automatically being charged for every month? Well here's a hint: it's not Xbox Live Gold, that one's riding off into the sunset. This week, we play that exact game and quiz each other about what each major console platform is pitching and which ones we've bought into. Let's just say things get convoluted fast. On the bright side, we rediscover some members of our Nintendo family and also give Sony some free naming ideas!<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a> <br />
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<br /> <p>Show Notes:<br />
</p><div style="text-align: left;">- Run time: 48 min 47 sec</div>- Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a>Scott Justerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3967694277763110629.post-43552320384985899092023-07-20T13:34:00.003-07:002023-07-20T13:34:33.624-07:00EXP Podcast #708: Memorable Endings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQjOCJT-ug2C2e12qrD2EY8hQExLjOj2sfV-gmV_rejVDiPpIIVS5fsPLwZ5B_7o_LBadLfxgfMdbvjfCHLFfBiGdV5Os6A0YcuyVRtH45p18MOo8SJ4pYjUl_n-0e4Wa5ve3eqzC7JvdjAh5X7XpN1n5seP0AxXSGZ9qwsTZagrfelPsg4pWSLz0IvM/s955/Indigo%20Prohecy%20Ending.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="955" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQjOCJT-ug2C2e12qrD2EY8hQExLjOj2sfV-gmV_rejVDiPpIIVS5fsPLwZ5B_7o_LBadLfxgfMdbvjfCHLFfBiGdV5Os6A0YcuyVRtH45p18MOo8SJ4pYjUl_n-0e4Wa5ve3eqzC7JvdjAh5X7XpN1n5seP0AxXSGZ9qwsTZagrfelPsg4pWSLz0IvM/s320/Indigo%20Prohecy%20Ending.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This week on the EXP Podcast, we revisit some of video games' best, and worst, endings - from the multicolored conclusion to <i>Mass Effect 3 </i>(and <i>Elding Ring</i>) to the touching conclusion to some great narrative games like <i>Life is Strange</i>. <br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>- Here's the show's <a href="http://experiencepoints.libsyn.com/rss">stand-alone feed</a><br />- Listen to the podcast in your browser by <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/experiencepoints/EXP_Podcast_708_-_Memorable_Endings.mp3" target="">clicking here</a>, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format, or click play below.</p><p><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="90" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27523740/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe><br /> </p><p>Show Notes:</p><div>- "<a href="https://kotaku.com/best-worst-video-game-endings-mass-effect-3-last-of-us-1850656696/slides/2" target="_blank">The Video Game Endings We'll Never Forget, For Better Or Worse</a>," from Kotaku and Music by <a href="https://www.bradsucks.net/about" target="_blank">Brad Sucks</a></div>Jorge Alborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857765716032886965noreply@blogger.com0