GameXplain Real Talk Podcast
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Real Talk - The End...Now Time for New Game+!
November 23, 2020 18:25 - 1 hour - 132 MBWe're bringing Real Talk to a close, as we prepare to launch a new podcast early next year! In this special episode, we discuss how we cope with change, along with all the hot gaming news of the week, such as The Game Award nominees, Nintendo shutting down a Smash Bros tournament, an overpriced SMB3 copy, and tons more!. We also read EVERY Patron question and comment submitted this week! We look forward to seeing you next year with a new podcast and new ideas!
Real Talk - Episode 210: COVID & Candy
November 03, 2020 09:29 - 1 hour - 157 MBReal Talk - Episode 210: COVID & Candy by GameXplain
Real Talk - Episode 209: Analysts, PlayStations & Twitter Questions
October 27, 2020 01:48 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn Episode 209, we welcome Chris to the GameXplain family and discuss all the recent news including more on the PlayStation 5, Michael Pachter's dumb Nintendo Switch opinions, the Fire Emblem translation, and more! Major topics include: 1) A slew of Twitter questions
Real Talk - Episode 208: Quintology of Questions & Too Many Steves!
October 20, 2020 02:56 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIn Episode 208, we welcome Tris to the GameXplain family and discuss all the recent news including the PlayStation 5's UI and other tidbits, Smash Bros's Steve, & more! Major topics include: 1)Halloween Traditions 2)Best gaming quintology 3)What Nintendo Crossovers We Want to See 4)What was Tris's experience with GX before being hired
Real Talk - Episode 207: Changes, Opinions, and Pikmin, oh my!
October 13, 2020 03:31 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn Episode 207, we welcome Joey to the GameXplain family and discuss all the recent news including the PlayStation 5 being (mostly) backwards compatible, Microsoft getting xCloud onto iOS, Super Nintendo World's new opening date, & more! Major topics include: 1) Dealing with different opinions 2)All-Time Favorite Game Series & Character 3) Wii games coming to Switch 4) Is Mario too corporate?
Real Talk - Episode 206: Jon with the Wind
September 21, 2020 15:31 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn Episode 206, we have the entire crew here as we wish Jon farewell on his final day at GameXplain. It's been a heck of run so what better way than discuss Sony's PS5 Pre-order issues, Michel Ancel leaving game development, and more! Major topics include: 1) Funny and weird embargo guidelines 2) Our favorite moments with Jon 3) What do we have for breakfast? 4) How does our relationship with Nintendo affect our opinions? Bonus Game! Never Have I Ever!
Real Talk - Episode 205: Respawn Time
September 14, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 172 MBIn Episode 205 we talk about the return of the Scott Pilgrim game, the Prince of Persia remake, No More Heroes 3's delay, the Xbox One X's price and date, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our thoughts on Nintendo's Holiday lineup 2) How do we feel about Nintendo's occasional greed? 3) Our biggest game omissions Bonus Game! Price Is Right: Merch Edition!
Real Talk - Episode 204: The Wesker Bunch
August 31, 2020 21:32 - 57 minutes - 103 MBIn Episode 204 we talk about the new Netflix Resident Evil show, Ratchet & Clank coming to PS5 in its release window, the end of Sega Ages, Nintendo becoming the reach company in Japan, and more! Major topics include: 1) Nintendo's financial success but fan unrest 2) Should Nintendo fans focus on their backlogs? 3) What games took us multiple tries to get into? 4) Our Thoughts on F-Zero
Real Talk - Episode 203: Hot as a Mother
August 24, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn Episode 203 we talk about the Prince of Persia Remake rumor, Nintendo's return to Brazil, Retro Studios search for a lead producer, the continuing battle between Epic and Apple, and more! Major topics include: 1) Besides gameplay, what's a game's most important quality? 2) Our favorite places that we've traveled 3) What podcasts do we listen to? Bonus Game! Games Described Badly!
Real Talk - Episode 202: Scott Pilgrim vs the Universal
August 17, 2020 21:16 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn Episode 202 we talk about Epic vs Apple & Google, Halo Infinite getting delayed, Yoshinori Ono leaving Capcom, the slim hope of the Scott Pilgrim game coming back, and more! Major topics include: 1) Memorable video game presentations 2) What skills have we improved while at GameXplain? 3) What non-Nintendo Switch Online app would we want? Bonus Game! Furnace of Fun!
Real Talk - Episode 201: Crash Bash
August 10, 2020 13:36 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn Episode 201 we talk about Rocksteady's Suicide Squad Game, Spider-Man being exclusive to Avengers on PS4, Animal Crossing's sales success, the surprise addition of Small Battlefield to Smash Ultimate, and more! Major topics include: 1) How do we handle people not liking what we like? 2) Do console fans forget normal fans aren't as involved? 3) Our favorite handheld console Bonus Game! The Price is Right!
Real Talk - Episode 200: The Gang's All Here
August 04, 2020 14:25 - 2 hours - 194 MBFor our 200th episode, we brought on all of our members, both big and small, to celebrate the occasion! Join us as we give our thoughts on a variety of topics, reflect, and chat with our live Patron audience! Thanks for supporting us all this time!
Real Talk - Episode 199: Accidentally Insulting
July 27, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 173 MBIn Episode 199 we talk about the English release of the Iwata Asks book, the Sonic Movie sequel's official release date, the reveal of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Nintendo's massive source code leak, and more! Major topics include: 1) Do we prefer consistency or experimentation in sequels 2) How much gameplay should be in a trailer? 3) Hot or Cold Drinks? Bonus Game! Rhyme Time!
Real Talk - Episode 198: Modifying Mario No-No
July 20, 2020 17:36 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn Episode 198 we talk about Nintendo not allowing Paper Mario to modify characters, Microsoft combining Game Pass and xCloud, the LEGO NES, Smash DLC ending after Fighters Pass Vol. 2, and more! Major topics include: 1) How would we feel if Nintendo ported their games to PC? 2) What songs would we want added to Smash Ultimate? Bonus Game! Model Numbers Quiz!
Real Talk - Episode 197: Not the WayForward
July 13, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn Episode 197 we talk about Half-Life 3 and Left 4 Dead 3's cancelled development, WayForward's newest game, the reveal of the Playstation 5 case, Pokémon localizers' first idea for Pikachu, and more! Major topics include: 1) Can games be so bad they're good intentionally? 2) Do we expect a Zelda port or new release this year? 3) What mid 90s to 2000s licensed game do we want remade? Bonus Game! RPG Quiz!
Real Talk - Episode 196: No More Heroes
July 06, 2020 22:34 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn Episode 196 we talk about the cancellation of EVO Online 2020, a Fallout show from the creators of WestWorld, Min Min coming to Smash Ultimate, Crash 4's lack of microtransactions, and more! Major topics include: 1) What's the best place to start when getting into game journalism? 2) Our thoughts on character customization 3) What game will we first have our kids play?
Real Talk - Episode 195: BabyXplain
June 29, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn Episode 195 we talk about the surprise announcement of Curse of the Moon 2, the first look at the Cuphead cartoon, Crash 4's new gameplay, Tales of Arise getting delayed, and more! Major topics include: 1) How would we make a F-Zero game that appealed to Smash fans? 2) What warrants a game remake? 3) Our favorite title screens Bonus Game! GX 1-10!
Real Talk - Episode 194: 2D or Not 2D
June 22, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn Episode 194, we talk about the upcoming reveal of the ARMS Smash Fighter, the leak of Crash Bandicoot 4, Pokémon's 2nd presentation, Persona 4 Golden's success on Steam, and more! Major topics include: 1) Is PC porting something we'd want from Nintendo? 2) What piece of game hardware did we buy the most of? 3) What 2D games do we want in 3D? 4) When should games get sequels or spiritual successors? Bonus Game! Name That Achievement!
Real Talk - Episode 193: Go With Your Gut
June 17, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBIn Episode 193, we talk about the PS5 Event, the new Paper Mario: The Origami King trailer, the surprise return of Alex Kidd, the Game Gear Micro, Sakurai keeping his gaming habits to himself, and more! Major topics include: 1) What other Final Fantasy character would we want in Smash? 2) What piece of game hardware did we buy the most of? 3) What we'd want from a GBA Micro 4) Our favorite Playstation exclusives Bonus Game! Guess the Review Score!
Real Talk - Episode 192: Kitty Chameleon
June 01, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn Episode 192, we talk about the Sonic movie getting a sequel, a rumored Kingdom Hearts TV series, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles getting a release date, Xbox Series X backwards compatibility enhancements, and more! Major topics include: 1) How has our mindset changed when reviewing games? 2) Where can Mario Kart and Smash Bros. go next? 3) Best game and console launch days Bonus Game! Speedrun Times!
Real Talk - Episode 191: Voice of the Market
May 25, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn Episode 191, we talk about the Switch's record breaking sales in 2020, LEGO's new Mario Power-Up Packs, our first look at the Cuphead Show, and more! Major topics include: 1) What previous jobs did we have? 2) What are our quarantine routines? 3) Do we get burnt out on longer games? Bonus Game! A Rare History!
Real Talk - Episode 190: COVID Doesn’t Mean No-Vid
May 18, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 180 MBIn Episode 190, we talk about Panel de Pon coming to Switch Online, the reveal of Paper Mario: The Origami King, Smash Bros. Ultimate getting cut from EVO Online, Joe Musashi almost appearing in Streets of Rage 4, and more! Major topics include: 1) How do we still feel about Xenoblade Chronicles 2? 2) Our favorite Paper Mario game 3) Our childhood dream job 4) What franchises would we give to a different publisher? Bonus Game! Kirby Power Moves Part 2!
Real Talk - Episode 189: That Feeling of Defeat
May 05, 2020 00:14 - 1 hour - 165 MBIn Episode 189, we talk about the upcoming first footage of Xbox Series X games, the new Summer Game Fest, Indivisible's surprise Switch launch, The Last of Us Part 2 getting leaked, and more! Major topics include: 1) How do we decide an unfinished game is worth revisiting? 2) Saying one nice thing about a character we hate 3) Situations where we couldn't win no matter what Bonus Game! Pokémon Episode Names Part 2!
Real Talk - Episode 188: NPC Life
April 27, 2020 14:03 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn Episode 188, we talk about the release of Super Mario Maker 2's Version 3.0 update, a surprise return of Splatoon 2's Splatfest, Nintendo's report on getting hacked, a massive new patch for Panzer Dragoon Remake, and more! Major topics include: 1) Should Nintendo use mobile games as a way to gauge interest in lesser-known IPs? 2) Our favorite board games with friends 3) Our favorite games with troubled development cycles Bonus Game! Wind Waker Trivia!
Real Talk - Episode 187: Just Another Week
April 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBIn Episode 187, we talk about the delay of Sonic's SXSW news, the cancellation of Gamescom, PS5's limited launch stock, Crysis Remastered announced for the Switch, and more! Major topics include: 1) What developer would we have work on what IP? 2) Are there any changes we want to see in games? 3) What are some of our favorite cultural references? Bonus Game! Majora's Mask Trivia!
Real Talk - Episode 186: Skill Tree Strife
April 13, 2020 18:54 - 1 hour - 199 MBIn Episode 186, we talk about Streets of Rage 4's Retro Mode, Sakurai working remotely, LEGO Super Mario's launch date, Resident Evil 8 rumors, and more! Major topics include: 1) At what point is a product changed too far in remakes? 2) Are there any changes we want to see in games? 3) What are some of our favorite cultural references? 4) Our most restarted games Bonus Game! Ocarina of Time Trivia!
Real Talk - Episode 185: Down the Rabbit Hole
April 06, 2020 18:03 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn Episode 185, we talk about the Last of Us Part 2 being delayed indefinitely, the April Fools Day "prank" that hurt the most in DuckTales Quackshot, LEGO Mario's Price & Release, Mario ports coming to the Switch, and more! Major topics include: 1) Is it possible to discuss game difficulty with nuance? 2) What makes a remake good? 3) Do we ever look back at old videos to reminisce? Bonus Game! Name That Blurb!
Real Talk - Episode 184: Fear the Pianta
March 30, 2020 16:17 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn Episode 184, we talk Nintendo fixing an Animal Crossing exploit, the sheer sales success of New Horizons, an ARMS character being the next Smash fighter, Shantae's release date, and more! Major topics include: 1) Keeping social gatherings to a minimum during distancing 2) Indie game recommendations 3) What character would we hate in Smash Ultimate? Bonus Game! Guess the Age!
Real Talk - Episode 183: Social Isolation Has Made Andre a Weeb
March 23, 2020 22:40 - 58 minutes - 102 MBIn Episode 183, we talk about GameStop claiming they're an "essential" store, the potential delay of Smash Bros. Ultimate's DLC, Sony's confusing state of backwards compatibility, The Messenger's exciting RPG prequel getting a Kickstarter, and more! Major topics include: 1) What games would we recommend to someone who doesn't play games? 2) What games or consoles did we have trouble getting a copy of? 3) How is Andre holding up without Disney Parks?
Real Talk - Episode 182: Where’s Dr. Mario When You Need Him?
March 16, 2020 16:49 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn Episode 182, we talk about the new LEGO Super Mario playset, Mario Kart Tour's new multiplayer, Doom 64 getting a new level, Reggie's new part-time job, and more! Major topics include: 1) How do we feel about minor gameplay stories? 2) What game were we super excited about on a daily basis? Bonus Game! Name That Quote!
Real Talk - Episode 181: Small Fists, Big Heart
March 09, 2020 15:14 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn Episode 181, we talk about GDC's delay, E3's continuing problems, The Last of Us getting an HBO show, Miyamoto on Mario, and more! Major topics include: 1) What game remakes would we like to see? 2) How would we compliment each other? 3) How are we feeling on the lack of a Direct? Bonus Game! Smash Bros. Trailer Names!
Real Talk - Episode 180: Most Real Talk
February 24, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn Episode 180, we talk about price of DOOM 64, the Animal Crossing Direct, Sony backing out of PAX East, Sakurai stating that there are no DLC plans beyond Fighters' Pass 2, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our favorite foreign films 2) Favorite vacation destinations 3) Non-scary games that scared us Bonus Game! New Super Mario Bros. U Level Names!
Real Talk - Episode 179: Busy with Love
February 17, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn Episode 179, we talk about the DICE Awards winners, Final Fantasy VII Remake's new opening, the launch of Pokémon Home, the new games available on Nintendo Switch Online, and more! Major topics include: 1) Series we were hesitant to try, but ultimately loved 2) How long will E3 last? 3) Games in a series that we like, but nobody else does Bonus Game! Smash Titles!
Real Talk - Episode 178: Andre’s Late for his Flight
February 12, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 184 MBIn Episode 178, we talk about Animal Crossing's cloud saves, Sakurai's thoughts on too many Fire Emblem characters, Crash Bandicoot on mobile leaked, the Wonderful 101's Kickstarter, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our favorite controllers 2) Would we rather see Metroid Fusion or Super Metroid remade? 3) Our thoughts on PC vs console Bonus Game! Animal Crossing Knowledge Test!
Real Talk - Episode 177: Pastel Horizons
February 03, 2020 17:17 - 1 hour - 199 MBIn Episode 177, we talk about Nintendo having no plans to release a new Switch system, the Animal Crossing-themed Switch, Pokémon's sales success, Pokémon Home details, and more! Major topics include: 1) What games do we love that nobody talks about? 2) Do we worry that remakes override the original games? 3) What maligned sequel deserves more love? Bonus Game! Who Made Which 2019 Prediction!
Real Talk - Episode 176: Feel the Goomba
January 27, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn Episode 176, we talk about the newly announced Kingdom Hearts mobile game, Half-Life: Alyx's game length, the state of Doom Eternal's Switch delay, Nintendo's trademark for a Joy-Con stylus, and more! Major topics include: 1) What series should get a rhythm game spin-off? 2) Our proudest gaming achievements 3) What Premium Mii Costumes would we want to see? 4) If we could bring DLC to a game on any system, which would we choose?
Real Talk - Episode 175: Dealing with Delays
January 20, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn Episode 175, we talk about the delays of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Cyberpunk 2077, Devil May Cry 3 on Switch getting a faster Style Switch mechanic, the likelihood of Bioshock Collection, Metro Redux, and Saints Row IV coming to Switch, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our best gaming deals 2) What's our ideal gaming theme park ride? 3) How would we remake Chrono Trigger?
Real Talk - Episode 174: Isle of Ancel
January 13, 2020 22:28 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn Episode 174, we talk about the Pokémon Direct, the new trailer for Persona 5 Scramble, Devil May Cry 3 on Switch's mysterious new feature, the mindblowing design of the Playstation 5 logo, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our favorite game intros 2) What games make us feel relaxed or improve our mood? 3) Our thoughts on Nintendo's state of mobile games Bonus Game: VGA History
Real Talk - Episode 173: We Have to Go Back...to Disney World
January 06, 2020 17:56 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn Episode 173, we talk about the unfortunate data-mine of the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, Untitled Goose Game's sales success, Xenosaga's failed attempt at a remastered trilogy, the return of Tropical Freeze's lead designer to Retro Studios, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our biggest disappointment of the decade 2) What genres do we play as palette cleansers between big games? 3) What games made us fall in love with our favorite genres? Bonus Game: Quoting GX - Round 2!
Real Talk - Episode 172: Post-Christmas Chill
December 30, 2019 18:08 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn Episode 172, we talk about the reveal of Baby Sonic in the new movie, the listing reveal for a Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo, Shin Megami Tensei V still being in development, the fan freak-out over a possible Splatoon 3, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our most played games of 2019 2)Our Top 3 movies of the year Bonus Game: Shovelware - Real or Fake Round 2!
Real Talk - Episode 171: Star Wars Standards
December 23, 2019 15:10 - 59 minutes - 101 MBIn Episode 171, we talk about the Cadence of Hyrule's surprise DLC, the official reveal of Resident Evil 3 Remake, the new Pokémon animated shorts focused on Galar, the delay of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, and more! Major topics include: 1) What was the recording process like for Game of the Decade? 2) What other PS1 games would we like to see remastered? Bonus Game: Kirby Power!
Real Talk - Episode 170: Kids These Days
December 09, 2019 16:59 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn Episode 170, we talk about the Kingdom Hearts Re:Mind trailer, the leak of Resident Evil 3 Remake, Switch Online getting more games, Monkey Ball getting held hostage, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our Top 5 Playstation Exclusives 2) Who would we want to see take the lead in a main franchise? 3) What Switch games deserve/need free updates? Bonus Game: Kids Choice Awards Snubs!
Real Talk - Episode 169: Lessons in Galarian Slang
November 25, 2019 16:09 - 1 hour - 154 MBIn Episode 169, we talk about the reveal of Half-Life: Alyx, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp getting a subscription service, Google Stadia's rough launch, the sales success of Pokémon Sword & Shield, and more! Major topics include: 1) How do we feel about remakes winning Game of the Year? 2) What do we want from Pokémon in the future? 3) Could video games be used to change the perspective of certain groups? Bonus Game: British Slang!
Real Talk - Episode 168: Metroid's Bizarre Adventure
November 18, 2019 17:31 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn Episode 168, we talk about the delay of the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, Shovel Knight: King of Cards release date, the new Sonic movie design, the first transgender hero from a major developer, the Stadia's launch line-up, and more! Major topics include: 1) Would we rather Nintendo focus on old IPs or new ones exclusively? 2) Thoughts on reviews showing how well parents and kids can play together? 3) Do we prefer modern or retro gaming? Bonus Game: Quizlevania!
Real Talk - Episode 167: A Terry-ific Week
November 11, 2019 20:42 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn Episode 167, we mistakenly refer to the episode as 166 and talk about the release of Terry Bogard in Smash Ultimate, Playtonic not being acquired by Microsoft, No More Heroes 3's progress, the reveal of Overwatch 2, and more! Major topics include: 1) Is postgame content necessary for a game to be great? 2) Could Metroid work as a survival horror game? 3) What hated characters have we grown to love? Bonus Game: Pokédex Entries!
Real Talk - Episode 166: Games Are for Discussing, Not Playing!
November 04, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn Episode 166, we talk about the new Terminator, Mario Kart Tour's multiplayer beta, why Mario Kart Wii keeps selling, and more! Major topics include: 1) Is living in different time zones a problem for GX? 2) Which video game character represents you? 3) Have we made or lost any friends over a game?
Real Talk - Episode 165: Ring Fitness Plan
October 28, 2019 16:13 - 1 hour - 164 MBIn Episode 165, we talk about Sega's plans for more Sonic animated shorts, The Last of Us Part 2's delay, the joke that is Fallout 1st, the new trailer for Persona 5 Scramble, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our thoughts on long livestream marketing stunts 2) Has a game ever been over-hyped for us? 3) What would we want to see in Okami 2? Bonus Game: Fire Emblem Crit Quotes!
Real Talk - Episode 164: Episode 164 - Old Man Scroll Bar
October 22, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 155 MBIn Episode 164, we talk about Nintendo distancing themselves from Blizzard, Sonic's (unlikely) new movie design leak, Tekken's producer telling Smash fans to cool it, the reveal of the Analogue Pocket, and more! Major topics include: 1) What's our thought process when it comes to reviewing bad games? 2) Does censorship in games affect our enjoyment? 3) What have we dressed up as for Halloween? Bonus Game: Chinese Game Names!
Real Talk - Episode 163: Ash Sells His Voice
October 14, 2019 17:05 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn Episode 163, we talk about the reveal of Galarian Ponyta, Sony giving more details on the PS5, Doom Eternal getting delayed, the release date of Brain Age for Switch, and more! Major topics include: 1) What games left us with more questions than answers? 2) What moments in games left us utterly hooked? 3) Of the 160 physically released Wii U games, how many do we own? Bonus Game: Pokémon TCG Attacks!
Real Talk - Episode 162: Untitled Game of the Year
October 08, 2019 00:41 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn Episode 162, we talk about The Pokémon Company stealing our precious time, our thoughts on Mario Kart Tour, Mario & Luigi's developer unfortunately entering bankruptcy, and a Goose dethroning Zelda! Major topics include: 1) Our thoughts on downloading legacy ROMs 2) What should Playtonic work on next? 3) Our favorite game of the years so far! Bonus Game: Failing at figuring out Pokémon based on the Japanese titles!