3rd Party Controller Podcast
354 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings3 friends Jesse, Beto and Joe come together to give you ALL the video game information you are looking for by casual video game players like yourself. Find out what games the boys like, news and the topic of the week. With the pumping sounds of Mr. Hot Pants and the pulse pounding theme by Ronnie Rivera Jr. AKA Drawko!
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Episodes
Trust In Indie World
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 75.8 MBThis week the gang catch up with Joe and find out what he thought of last weeks Game Awards. Also, the boys talk about all the great games shown at Nintendo's Indie World Showcase and so much more! Download ad stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
And The Winners Are...
December 15, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBThis week the gang talk about the Game Awards and some of the best announcements of the show! We have a special guest with us as well and find out who is the winner of not only Game of the Year but also the bet! Who is it? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Playstation Plus Plus
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week the boys talk about Deathloop, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Kena: Bridge of Spirits. We hear about memories from two classic games turning 20 years old this month Rez and Ico both for the PS2. We learn about the possibility of Playstation also making an Xbox GamePass type of service. Will it live up to what Xbox has done? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Who Will Win?
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis week Jesse talks about Halo Infinite Multiplayer, The gang discuss the Activision Blizzard walkout and who win this year Game Awards? The boys go through some of the nominees and guess who will win and most category's. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
3PC's Top 5 Games of All Time
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 80.9 MBThis week find out what Beto, Joe and Jesse's top 5 games of all time are! What are the titles that they love more then anything? What are the games that they can't live without? Find out on this special episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
20 Years of Xbox
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBThis week the boys talk about Forza Horizon 5, the upgraded Grand Theft Auto San Andreas and it's messy port job. The gang discuss Metal Gear Solid games being taken off digital store fronts and the chip shortage taking away 1 million Playstation 5's. Also, It's the original Xbox's 20th anniversary! Join Beto, Joe and Jesse as they share moments and memorys from the launch of Microsoft's first every video game console. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and d...
Wish We Could Forget
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week the gang dive into the new update for Animal Crossing New Horizons and more on Pikmin Bloom. Also, the boys are asked what's the one game you wish you could experience for the first time again? What could it be? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Hey, a-what's going on?
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week the gang talk about the Online Expansion Pass for Nintendo Switch. Also, with two new video game movie trailers out Resident Evil and Uncharted what did they think? Is it faithful? Did they like the trailer? Which one did they like? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Resident Evil 25th Killing Me Softly
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThe events from Halloween two years ago come back to haunt the boys of 3PC. Join the gang and special guests as they talk about memories and moments from Capcom's Resident Evil series. For the 25th Anniversary of the critically acclaimed survival horror series Resident Evil. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Grand Theft Auto III 20th Anniversary: Push It to the Limit
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis week the gang talk about the Animal Crossing Direct and all the new features and updates for AC's final major update. Nintendo talks more about Nintendo Online's Expansion Pass including price and more! Also, the boys celebrate the title that changed the landscape of gaming going forward. Grand Theft Auto III! Join us as we explore the time when GTA III released to the world! All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcas...
Where Do We Go From Here?
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week Jesse talks about the newest Nintendo Switch release Metroid Dread! Beto continues his journey into the world of Lost Judgment for the Playstation 5. The boys talk about the officially announced Grand Theft Auto Trilogy coming to all last gen and next gen consoles and the gang look back at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the impact it's had on the gaming and fighting community. After announcing Sora from Kingdom Hearts as the last DLC character were does the franchise go from here? ...
Nintendo 64 25th Anniversary
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBThis week Jesse talks about Cruis'N Blast for the Nintendo Switch, Beto goes back to Kamurocho in Lost Judgment and the Boys get together to celebrate the Nintendo 64's 25th Anniversary with special guests sharing favorite games/memories. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Nintendo Direct : It's a me, Mario!?
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis week the gang talk about the Nintendo Direct! They examine every announcment like Kirby and the Forgotten Island, Castlevania Advance Collection, Chocobo GP, Bayonetta 3 and so much more. They dissect the new expansion to Nintendo Online and the boys share how they feel about the voice cast announcement for the upcoming Mario Movie. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
The Chip Argument
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week Beto talks about finishing little Nightmares and Joe complains about Madden 22 still missing features. Jesse talks about going to Disneyland and trying out California Adventures newest Marvel attraction Spidermans Web Slingers! Find out more about this interactive ride and it's DLC add on. Also, this week we recovered the missing argument between Joe and Jesse about Chips. What's it all about? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and th...
PlayStation Showcase Get It Together!
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBThis week we have a jam packed episode starting with Nintendo's newest Switch game WarioWare Get It Together! Find out what Jesse thinks of this newest WarioWare title. The gang also talk extensively about the Playstation Showcase. Find out what the boys think and who won the PS Experience bet! All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App.
Predicting The Showcase
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBThis week the gang talk about the possibility of Gameboy and Gameboy Color coming to Nintendo Online and Yakuza Series Director Toshihiro Nagoshi reportedly in talks to join NetEase. Also, the Playstation Showcase is scheduled this week so the boys make special predictions to see who wins a special prize! All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Gamescom 2021 : Destroy Paradise
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week Jesse talks about the newest game from SUDA51 No More Heroes 3! Find out what he thinks of the newest game from Grasshopper Manufacture. Also, The boys talk about last weeks Gamescom event and some of the newest titles announced including such games as Saints Row, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Halo Infinite, DokeV and so much more! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Pay The Price
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week the boys talk about the Skyrims 10th Anniversary and the newest release of the game for PS5 and Series S/X. Is this too much? Also, What's one thing the gang are willing to pay the extra price for in video games? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Baby Come Back
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week the gang talk about the best. selling consoles and games for the month of July, Idris Elba will be voicing Knuckles in the Sonic 2 movie and The boys have a discussion about which video game franchise should be rivived. What do they choose? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Don't Give Up
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week Jesse talks about Capcom's newest game The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles for the Switch and Microsoft's Flight Simulator for the Series X. The boys also talk about the campaign to bring back Marvel vs. Capcom 2 to current gen hardware. Also, we follow up on the Activision/Blizzard lawsuit. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Ronnie, Sup Fuuu
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThis week we have Ronnie Rivera jr. on the show! the genius who brought you the infamous 3rd Party Controller intro song! Find out how he got into gaming, his favorite series, how he came up with the 3PC intro and more! Ready to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Awkward Motions
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis week the gang talk about The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword and it's new non-motion control set up, they dive into EA Play and discuss the recently announced Dead Space remake and The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing file a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard for discrimination. What do the boys think? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade : INTERmission
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this special episode Jesse talks about Final Fantasy VII Remakes DLC Episode INTERmission. Starring everyone's favorite Ninja Yuffie! Find out what Jesse thinks of this add on story to Final Fantasy VII Remake!
The Final Steam Fantasy?
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MBThis week the gang talk about the recently announced Valve Steam Deck. A portable handheld PC gaming device announced by Valve. What do the boys think? Is it a good idea? Who is it for? Should Nintendo be worried? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Final Fantasy X 20th Anniversary
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBOn this special episode of 3rd Party Controller Jesse and special guest Scott celebrate Final Fantasy X in its 20th Anniversary. They dive into the characters, story and combat of Square's first Playstation 2 Final Fantasy! Hear about the many remasters and collections including first time experiences and crucial story moments. So sit back relax and enjoy this adventure through the world of Spira.
The OLED Edition
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week the gang talk about the new OLED Nintendo Switch. A new OLED display and 7 inch screen but no 4K? no upgraded hardware? Why are nintendo fans so upset? Also, Jesse talks about Sony's newest State of Play and the new features added to the Death Stranding Directors Cut. What else was talked about? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Marvel Vs. DC : The Boys Are Back!
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBTHE BOYS ARE BACK TOGETHER! This week the boys come to you live from Joe's apartment with all the gaming news and topics. It's rumored that NetherRealm Studios creators of Mortal Kombat could be working on a Marvel video game. Maybe even a Marvel Vs. DC game? The gang talk about the possibility of these rumors coming true. Also, the boys talk about the year apart from eachother and how the past year has changed them. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Ratchet & Sonic : Inconsistent Rift
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week the gang talk about Insomniac newest release Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart. Find out what the boys think of this latest adventure in the Ratchet & Clank series. Also, Killer Instinct might be coming back if Microsoft can find a studio and we continue the journey of Sonic the Hedgehog. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Is Sonic Fun? E3 Wrap Up!
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 93 MBThe gang is back together to wrap up E3 2021! Who had the best presentation? What was the best game of the show? What fell under the radar? Do we even need E3? Also, We celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th Anniversary with a conversation about the history, character, games and is Sonic even good? All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Nintendo Direct E3 2021
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MBThe final E3 2021 special concludes with the Nintendo Direct! Find out what the gang thinks of Shin Megami Tensei V, WarioWare Get It Together!, Metroid Dread, Breath of the Wild 2 and so much more! All ready to stream and download NOW!
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase/Square Enix
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 99 MBThe E3 train keeps on going with the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase plus Square Enix! With announcments of Halo Infinite Multiplayer being free to play and a Team Ninja/Koei Tecmo Final Fantasy souls game! Find out what the boys think of all the E3 announcements!
Summer Game Fest
June 12, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBWe kick off E3 with Summer Game Fest! Find out what the boys think of the titles announced at this years Summer Game Fest! Did we love Elden Ring? Are we mad about Death Stranding Director's Cut? Did Geoff Keighley deliver? Find out on this multi part week long episode E3 special!
Hope for E3
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBWith E3 just a week away the boys get together to talk about what they think will or should happen with Nintendo, Microsoft and Playstation.Do they have high hopes? Big dreams? Can Xbox pull it off? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Resident Evil Village
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBSPOILER WARNING!!! This week Jesse talks about Capcom's latest Survival Horror game Resident Evil Village. Find out what he thinks of the newest game in the long lasting Resident Evil series with special guests Trino, Cassidy and Scott stopping by to share what they also think. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on the Apple Podcast App and Spotify.
Cassidy, Sup Fuuu Part 2
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBWe have Cassidy back on the show this week to catch up with her on everything she's been playing and what she's been up to in Japan. We talk everything from upcoming releases and Twitch streaming. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Ready to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App.
Memories of Gaming Rentals
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis week Jesse talks about Resident Evil Village and Returnal, Beto completes Yakuza 5 and Joe continues his journey of his 20 Madden leagues. Sony is unable to produce more PS5 systems due to a worldwide chip shortage and The gang talk about memories of renting video games from places like Blockbuster and Giant Video Plus. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Easy Normal Hard. Does It Matter?
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis week the gang get together to talk about the Mortal Kombat Movie? Find out what they thought in this spoiled filled segment. Also, Returnal for the PS5 has been getting a lot of attention for it's none save feature runs that ended up becoming a discussion about difficulty in gaming. Do the boys think gaming is too easy? Too Hard? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Steve, Sup Fuuu
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 218 MBWe have special guest Steve Ming on todays episode! We find out his history growing up with video games, his favorite series, video game music and so much more! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!!
Movin' In Circles
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week Beto and Joe talk about MLB the Show 21 for both the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X! The gang also talk about Sony Computer Entertainments decision to not close down the PS3 and PSVita Online store. Why did sony have a change of heart? How long will the stores stay open? could we possibly see backwards compatibility on PS5? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Showcases of Wrath!
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week the gang talk about two big showcases The Nintendo Indie World event and the Resident Evil Showcase. With great indie announcements like Aztech: Forgotten Gods and a Dead by Daylight collaboration with Resident Evil! Also, Jesse finally after many years plays Asura's Wrath! What did he think? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Remastered Remakes? How's It Goin' Down
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week Beto jumps into the world of Oddworld Soulstorm for the Playstation 5. We get more details about MLB the show and why it's coming to the Xbox System. It looks like Sony is focusing more on AAA games and is making a remaster of the Last of Us? Is Sony's new direction a troubling sign of the future? Does The Last of Us need a Remake? Does the gang like this? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Almost Halfway
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week Beto and Jesse talk about playing the Co-op adventure It Takes Two from Hazelight Studios. Jesse tries out the newest JRPG from legendary creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Fantasian for Apple Arcade. Also, we are almost halfway into the first year of the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X! How are both consoles doing? What should you look forward to for the rest of the year? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Video Game Preservation
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis week the gang talk about the importance of video game preservation after Sony announces the closer of the PS3, PSP and PSVita online store. Without access to downloadable games especially titles not made available physically what does this mean for the player? Find out what the gang think and more on this weeks episode of 3PC!
311
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week the gang celebrate three hundred and eleven episodes by talking about the best 311 songs to grace the planet earth! Also, Sony has purchased the the fighting game Esports tournament EVO. What does this mean for the Fighting Game Community? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
When The Big Boy Slips
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week the gang talk about the surprise announcement of a new brawler from a classic series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge from the people who brought you Scott Pilgrim and Streets of Rage 4! Also, Microsoft and Bethesda are finally one! What do the boys think of the future for both companies? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!
Time to Switch?
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week the boys get together to Celebrate four years of the Nintendo Switch and talk about the games that stood out from the rest since the systems launch. The gang also discuss the rumored "Upgrade" to the Nintendo Switch possibly coming at the end of the year. Do we need an Upgrade? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Brilliant Strikers
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 190 MBThis weeks jam packed episode has Jesse talking about the newly released Persona 5 Strikers, EA canceling Anthem and the boys dive deep into last weeks Playstation State of Play! Also, the Pokémon Presents reveals some remakes and new entries in the long lasting game series. All that and more on this weeks episode of 3PC! Stream and download on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
DIRECTionless
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBThis week the gang talk about the first Nintendo Direct in a long time. All the announcements during the Direct and what the boys think. Was it worth the wait? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App!
Hollywood Loves Videogames
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week the gang talk about the newest Nintendo Switch release Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Also, with the cast of The Last of Us show being announced and the Borderlands movie having such a star studded cast does that mean Hollywood will finally make a good Videogame movie? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC! Available to download and stream on Spotify and the Apple Podcast App.
S.W.I.T.C.H. Get the Money Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all!
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week the gang talk about the return of NCAA to video games. Find out what Joe and Beto think of the return to College Football. Nintendo Switch has been dominating in sales and already surpassing sales of the 3DS. How far do the boys think the switch can climb? Find out on this weeks episode of 3PC!