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Gamers With Jobs - Conference Call

793 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 719 ratings

The official podcast of GamersWithJobs.com, the GWJCC is our way of providing a podcast that feels like you are hanging out with friends after a long day in the office. We strive for smart, in-depth discussions about the latest games and gaming-related news, as well as light, playful tangents. We're always thrilled to talk about the new hotness, explore fun and strange indie gems, and revisit games old and new.

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Episodes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 910

March 20, 2024 05:23 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Amanda get into when different mediums intersect with games. Games: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Unicorn Overlord, Daggerheart TTRPG, Sifu. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and show notes.

GWJ Conference Call Episode 909

March 13, 2024 06:14 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Rich and Amanda are joined once more by Beto O'Byrne to get into the topic of awareness of what we don't know when it comes to gaming. Games: Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Inkulinati, Unicorn Overlord, Backpack Battles, and Dragon’s Dogma 2 Character Creator. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 908

March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Amanda, Daryl, and Rich talk games, games, games. Games: The Thaumaturge, Pacific Drive, Balatro, Shiren the Wanderer, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Unicorn Overlord Demo, Solium Infernum, Dead Cells, Pentiment. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes.

GWJ Conference Call Episode 907

February 28, 2024 05:18 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Amanda talk about Games That Leverage Atmosphere. Games: Pacific Drive (PS5), Solium Infernum (PC), Balatro (Switch), LEGO Fortnite (Switch), Dawncaster (Mobile), Unicorn Overlord Demo (PS5), Helldivers 2 (PS5). To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 906

February 21, 2024 06:48 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Rich, Aaron, and Amanda get into the future of exclusives. Games: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Ultros, The Thaumaturge, Helldivers 2. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 905

February 14, 2024 05:43 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

This week, Amanda, Daryl, and Aaron get into core gaming memories. Games: Helldivers 2, Suicide Squad, Immortals, Spiderman 2, Tingus Goose, Synergy Demo, Summerhouse demo. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 904

February 07, 2024 06:22 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

This week Rich, Aaron, and Andrew get into Remake or Remaster, That Is the Question. Games: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Silent Hill: The Short Message, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Sonic Superstars, Sovereign Syndicate, Atari 50, Titanfall 2. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 903

January 31, 2024 00:21 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Today Rich and Beto discuss where they are with gaming in the broader context of their lives today, where it fits historically, and their hopes/fears for the future. Games: Against the Storm, Etrian Odyssey 3, Far Cry 5 and 6 To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind.

GWJ Conference Call Episode 902

January 24, 2024 02:47 - 1 hour - 40.1 MB

Amanda, Daryl, Rich and are joined by special guest Wil Petre to dive deep on social gaming, and discuss his game Social Alchemix. Games: Sovereign Syndicate, Kingsvein, Timberborn Update, Desperados 3, Spendee, Wordle, Warzone To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind.

GWJ Conference Call Episode 901

January 17, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Amanda, Daryl, and Rich talk about the games they're looking forward to in 2024. Games: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Coyote & Crow TTRPG, This War of Mine, Ludus Mortis, and LEGO Fortnite. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 900

January 10, 2024 04:55 - 2 hours - 84.4 MB

EPISODE 900! Rich, Andrew, Aaron, and Glendon celebrate by discussing games released on years divisible by 9.   Games: Against the Storm, The Finals, Astral Ascent, Hammerwatch 2, Ludus Mortis, Powerwash Simulator, Astral Ascent, Disney Dreamlight Valley. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 899

January 03, 2024 04:49 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Amanda, Rich, Daryl, and Andrew are visited by Aaron to talk about their 2023 Honorable Mentions and GOTY Wildcards. Games: Spider-man 2, Super Mario Brothers: Wonder, Forspoken, Exoprimal, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Fortnite, Goodbye Volcano High, Beneath Oresa, BG3, Armored Core 6, Labyrinth of Zangetsu, Astral Ascent, Venba, Thirsty Suitors, Moonring, Sea of Stars, Octopath 2, Lies of P, Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe, Pikmin 4. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send ...

GWJ Conference Call Episode 898

December 27, 2023 05:25 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Andrew (with a visit from Aaron) talk Top Games of the Year 2023 - Part 2. Games: Hi-Fi Rush, Dave the Diver, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Alan Wake 2. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

Alan Wake 2 Spoiler Section

December 27, 2023 05:18 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Rich, Allen, and Aaron talk spoilers about Alan Wake 2 and its extended universe. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 897

December 20, 2023 06:08 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Aaron discuss their Games of the Year - Part 1: Top pics. Games: Season: A Letter to the Future, Octopath Traveler 2, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, and Baldur’s Gate 3. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 896

December 13, 2023 06:57 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Aaron discuss their perspectives on the most recent Game Awards. Games: Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Arizona Sunshine 2, Fortnite Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, and LEGO Fortnite. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 895

December 06, 2023 06:32 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Daryl sit down to chat about games they look forward to in 2024. Games Played: The Last Faith, Baldur's Gate 3 update, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Raft, Beneath Oresa, Superliminal, XCOM: Enemy Within, Spider-Man 2. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 894

November 29, 2023 04:48 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Daryl join forces to come up with a very serious holiday game-shopping guide. Games: Weird West, Lethal Company, In Stars and Time, and The Last Faith. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 893

November 22, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

Rich, Aaron, and Daryl form team RAD to discuss the game marathon. Games: PlayStation Portal, The Last Faith, Spider-man 2, Alan Wake 2, and 7th Guest VR. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 892

November 15, 2023 03:37 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Rich, Andrew, and Amanda report on their bespoke video game listicles. Games: The Iron Oath, Super Mario Brothers Wonder, Marvel Puzzle Quest, Alan Wake 2, Peglin, Brotato. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 891

November 08, 2023 05:23 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MB

Rich, Allen, and Amanda have a chat about games that make mechanics you hate more fun. Games: Laika: Aged Through Blood, Thirsty Suitors, Alan Wake 2, Cultic: Intermission, Forgive Me Father, World of Horror. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 890

November 01, 2023 06:47 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Aaron discuss a recent NYU Game Center lecture on the political, artistic and cultural role of video games during the current polycrisis. Games: Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind.

Baldur's Gate 3: Act 2 Spoiler Section

November 01, 2023 05:51 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Beto get into some of the many spoilers possible in Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 889

October 25, 2023 04:40 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Rich and Amanda talk about the top games of 2023 that they didn't get a chance to play. Games: Beneath Oresa, Jackbox 10, Spider-man 2, Cyberknights: Flashpoint Early Access, and World of Horror. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

Alan Wake & Bake: A Summary of Events

October 25, 2023 04:29 - 44 minutes - 36.4 MB

Rich provides a recap of events so far in the Alan Wake universe leading up to the release of Alan Wake 2. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 888

October 18, 2023 05:08 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Rich is joined by Dene Carter and interviews him about his new Ultima-like Moonring, his approach to world-building, and more. Dene Carter has been involved in the creation of numerous classics including Dungeon Keeper and Fable. Games: Cataclismo, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, The Thaumaturge, and The Pale Beyond. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show No...

GWJ Conference Call Episode 887

October 11, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Amanda, Rich, and Beto discuss their thoughts on decolonizing games. Games: Beneath Oresa, Starfield, Moonring. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 886

October 04, 2023 05:23 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Daryl are joined by special guest Dave Gilbert from Wadjet Eye Games to talk about what it's like being a developer in 2023. Games: Cyberpunk 2077, Dynasty Warrior’s 9, Moonring, Word Factori, Perfect Tides, Nighthawks, Old Skies. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 885

September 27, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Rich, Amanda, Daryl, and Glendon chat about the art of the hint. Games: Immortals of Aveneum, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, Armored Core 6, Lies of P. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 884

September 20, 2023 06:36 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Rich and Amanda are joined by Chris O'Regan from The Sausage Factory to hear about his experiences and games played play at PAX West 2023. Games: Thank Goodness You're Here, Void Stranger, and Lies of P. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 883

September 13, 2023 05:07 - 2 hours - 103 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Beto talk Starfield and DC legends before diving into an interview with actor Sam Béart, aka Karlach from Baldur's Gate 3 and Thomasina Bateman from The Excavation of Hob's Barrow. Games: Starfield, DC Legends. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 882

September 06, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Amanda talk about their favorite under-the-radar games for 2023. Games: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Baldur's Gate 3 on Console, Armored Core 6, and Sea of Stars. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 881

August 30, 2023 06:56 - 59 minutes - 34 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Aaron talk about starting with sequels. Games: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game, Immortals, and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

Baldur's Gate 3: Act 1 Spoiler Section

August 30, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

Rich, Amanda, and Beto get into some of the many spoilers possible in Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 880

August 23, 2023 03:35 - 55 minutes - 45.1 MB

It's summer break: Amanda sits down for some quick chats with Glendon Hass and Shawn Andrich on their summer games for 2023. Games: Dave the Diver, Marvel Snap, Baldur's Gate 3, Remnant 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 879

August 16, 2023 07:33 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Amanda talk the nature and value of side quests. Games: Stray Gods, Backpack Hero Early Access, OneBit Adventure, Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

Graham Rowat reads Son of Pong - written by John DeVore

August 16, 2023 06:10 - 22 minutes - 32.3 MB

Graham Rowat reads Son of Pong - written by John DeVore Read the original article: Son of Pong - Coming of age as the child of a video game junkie Check out more readings by Graham Rowat for Gamers With Jobs To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind.

GWJ Conference Call Episode 878

August 09, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Amanda are joined by Beto O'Byrne of Radical Evolution and author Ben Chicka to talk Fandoms: The Good, The Bad, and the Toxic. Games: Homebody, Venba, PGA 2K23, Baldur’s Gate III. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

Final Fantasy XVI - Spoiler Section

August 09, 2023 04:55 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Rich and Aaron huddle to discuss the details of FINAL FANTASY XVI from Square Enix. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 877

August 02, 2023 05:13 - 1 hour - 39.4 MB

Rich and Amanda get into Sequels: Part 2 - what we're on the lookout for and what makes us interested in a sequel. Games: Remnant 2, Arcadian Atlas, Flood It!, Alan Wake, Dave the Diver. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

Baldur's Ungated - a Recap of Baldur's Gate 1 & 2

August 02, 2023 03:42 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MB

Rich recaps Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 and remembers some relevant Forgotten Realms Lore. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 876

July 26, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Amanda, Daryl, and Rich talk about hype and how it impacts games and gaming. Games: Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, Alan Wake Remastered, Control, Returnal, and Dave the Diver. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 875

July 19, 2023 04:26 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Amanda, Daryl, and Rich talk psychogeography in games. Games: Jagged Alliance 3, Neurocracy 2049, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, Dave the Diver, Returnal. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 874

July 12, 2023 04:57 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Rich and Amanda are Joined by Beto O'Byrne of Radical Evolution to talk about media literacy and why it matters. Games: AEW: Fight Forever, PotionCraft, Lies of P Demo, FFXVI catch-all thread. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 873

July 05, 2023 21:25 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Amanda, Andrew, and Aaron discuss their views on the character creation process. Games: Dave the Diver, Final Fantasy XVI, Terra Nil, and Let's Build a Zoo. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 872

June 28, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Amanda talk about what makes an RPG. Games: Final Fantasy XVI, Aliens: Dark Descent, and Mask of the Rose. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 871

June 24, 2023 02:59 - 54 minutes - 44.6 MB

Rich and Amanda report in with Julian Murdoch to talk about what it takes to explain a board game, as well as the games they played at Rabbitcon2023. Games: Final Fantasy XVI demo, Scribbly Gum, The Year of the Dragon, Cat in the Box, Forgotten Waters, Phantom Ink. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. There were...complex situations with creative solutions for the manuf...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Spoiler Section

June 21, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

 Rich and Aaron are joined by Beto O'byrne get spoilery on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 870

June 14, 2023 03:59 - 1 hour - 35.9 MB

Rich, Aaron, and Beto talk Street Fighter VI, concerns with Diablo IV, Miasma Chronicles, Alan Wake, and revisiting old games because they ran out of money. Games: Street Fighter VI, Miasma Chronicles, Control, Alan Wake, Fallout 4, Pillars of Eternity. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes

GWJ Conference Call Episode 869

June 07, 2023 03:26 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Rich, Daryl, and Andrew talk about games they're still playing, games they're looking forward to, and being a better player. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

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