MAP Game Clique
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingYou may love gaming, but we ARE gaming. Get on our level by listening to CharmCityChamp and the rest of the MAP Technologies crew discuss current video game trends and news!
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What Will Be the Ten Best Games of the YEAR??
November 09, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 118 MBTHE Duke_of Games and Hinokaga put their heads together to try and predict what the MAP Power Rankings will look like by the end of 2022. Will Bayonetta 3, Gotham Knights and Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope make the cut? _______________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, and more! ______________________ Want to watch MAP Game Clique as we record it and be a...
VERSUZ DEBATE: AAA vs Indie Games
October 21, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBDuke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp finally throw the gauntlet down. Tune in for the ultimate debate to decide which is more influential to the game industry, AAA video games or indie games. Special thanks to Baltimore's own Maurice Valentino for moderating the debate and making sure Duke & Champ didn't kill each other in the process. Before the debate started the three take a deep hands-on look at the Steam Deck! _______________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come...
The Ultimate Last of Us Breakdown
October 07, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 139 MBCharmCityChamp and the Duke_ofGames go head-to-head as they discuss every giant plot point (and hole) in The Last of Us Part 1 and 2! Was Joel a good person? Was the ending of Part II written poorly? Was the giraffe scene dumb? Let us know what you think by hitting us up on twitter or instagram! __________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops,...
GTA 6 LEAKED?!?!
September 23, 2022 18:01 - 1 hour - 118 MBJInfiniti is BACK after an almost 2-year hiatus!!! Our new 3-man team of JInfinity, Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp break down the recent rash of leaks in the video game industry, what that means for content creators, publisher and consumers! We also break down our impressions of Call of Duty Modern Warfare II (the second one), Splatoon 3 and Valkyrie Elysium! ____________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com fo...
EVO Highlights & Our Love Letter to 1987!
August 12, 2022 17:50 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBEVO IS BACK IN PERSON!!! Darth drops by the studio to break down the highlights from the first in-person Evo ran by Sony. He and CharmCityChamp also go over all the huge announcement that came out that weekend. Later on in the show, our resident retro expert, Mars, and CharmCityChamp pick the games that they believe defined 1987-1989! _______________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest pr...
Stray, Multiversus and ALL the Big Releases of the Week
July 29, 2022 15:45 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBHinokaga, Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp did some extensive play testing and research to give you our final verdicts on some of the biggest video game releases of the week. We talk about Stray, Multiversus, As Dusk Falls and Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels! Some of these games MAY be good enough to crack our 2022 Power Rankings. __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the ...
AniPod Summer Anime Review
July 27, 2022 12:52 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBThis week MAP Game Clique took a break for a new episode of the MAP AniPod. Hinokaga and Darth break down the new Summer season for Anime and give you their top picks for what you should be watching and where to find it! __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, and more! ______________________________________...
Wrestling Games are PEAK Gaming!
July 18, 2022 14:38 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBHinokaga and Darth reminisce about their favorite wrestling games from yesteryear and later preview some upcoming wrestling titles. We also discuss the credible Bandai Namco leaks and review DNF Duel. __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, and more! _________________________________________________________...
The CRAZIEST Gaming Trivia Ever!!!
July 08, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBCharmCityChamp has thought up the most unconventional and diabolical gaming trivia questions to try and stump Triscutpacket and Darth! We also discuss the merit of... Ezekiel bread??? Tune in and play along! __________________________________________________________ Want to listen to the full episode? Go to https://www.patreon.com/MAPGameTech and become a patron! For just $3 a month you'll get access to a lot of exclusive content and benefits for MAP Technologies! ________________________...
Super Street Fighter Special
July 01, 2022 20:36 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBLet's talk all things Street Fighter with our resident FGC experts Hinokaga and Darth! We talk about the highs and lows of the OG franchise and we take a special look at Street Fighter 6. __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, and more! __________________________________________________________ Want to watc...
Our HOTTEST Gaming Takes!
June 24, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBDuke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp share with the community some of their deepest, darkest video game takes. We also make a long-awaited update to the 2022 MAP Power Rankings! If you want to hear this episode in its entirety, make sure to visit www.patreon.com/MAPGameTech! __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, ...
Are We Getting PlayStation Plus Premium?
June 13, 2022 20:31 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBDuke and CharmCityChamp discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of PlayStation's upgraded version of PS Plus and how it will stack up to Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online. __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, and more! __________________________________________________________ Want to watch MAP ...
"E3" Predictions Special
June 03, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBCharmCityChamp, Duke of Games and King Godamus talk about the Playstation State of Play leaks and how credible they were! We also raise the stakes this year for our summer game announcement predictions! __________________________________________________________ If you want to hear the FULL episode and more podcasts and premium content, become a MAP Patron at https://www.patreon.com/MAPGameTech __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of thes...
Talking TMNTxJL and Other Crossover Fighting Games with ToBeMoreCrazy!
May 27, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOn a special episode of MAP Game Clique our very own #FGC expert, Darth, chats one-on-one with #TMNTxJL's very own ToBeMoreCrazy about the outpour of love the game gets, the difficulty balancing the crossover #FightingGame, and more! To listen to the full episode go to https://www.patreon.com/MAPGameClique for that and more benefits. To play TMNTxJL go to https://kamekaze.world/xjlt/. __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when...
Our Top 5 Current Video Game Developers!
May 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBHinokaga and Duke fight it out along with the live Twitch chat to determine who are our top 5 video game producers. We also review the events of our Halo Infinite Critical Hit Tournament! __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, and more! __________________________________________________________ Want to wa...
MAP AniPod Reviews Spring Anime Lineup
May 02, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThe MAP Game Clique took a well-deserved break this week so the crew from MAP AniPod took over! Hinokaga and Darth watched a ton of the new Spring 2022 anime so you don't have to... at least you don't have to watch the bad stuff. Tune in for our full review of this season's latewst animes. If you love the MAP AniPod, listen to future episodes exclusively through our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/mapgametech! __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or pl...
Building the PERFECT Anime Video Game!
April 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBWe heard from you about your favorite anime video games of all time... and Hinokaga is here to rip them all apart. Join him and Darth as they talk about yours and their favorite anime games, most hated tropes in anime games, and we build the perfect anime video game! __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest prices on video games, consoles, pc's, laptops, and ...
Why You Should Give Guardians of the Galaxy a Shot and What is the Scariest Horror Game of ALL TIME?
October 29, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 83 MB#GuardiansoftheGalaxy is a great game! There we said it! We explain why everyone is rushing to criticize Square Enix's return to form in regards to Marvel IP. We also give our quick impressions of Sony's latest lackluster #StateofPlay. Lastly we conclude our Scariest #HorrorGame of All Time tournament and crown a winner... objectively... using science! __________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://...
Final Fantasy XIV, Animal Crossing DLC and Who We Would Eat As Kirby?
October 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThe MAP Technologies family continues to get bigger and bigger! Today is all about our two newest members, Triscuitpacket and DukeOfGames! Duke will dive into why he's so excited for the latest Final Fantasy XIV expansion, End Walker. Triscuitpacket gives us all the details on Animal Crossing New Horizon's last free DLC. Finally CharmCityChamp runs them through a gauntlet of weird questions to learn more about Duke & Tris to see how well they'll fit into the motely crew. ___________________...
Farcry Is No Longer Stale... But Guess What Games Are!
October 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBIts been a long time but we are BACK and we have a LOT to catch up on! Tune in today for a first round recap of our Scariest Horror Game EVER tournament bracket. CharmCityChamp also gives his impressions of FarCry 6 and the recent Battlefield 2042 beta. Finally we discuss some gaming franchises that have dipped into the same well waaaaaay too many times. Can these games be saved? Are they even worth saving? And is one of them Borderlands??? Check it out and be sure to leave us a review! ___...
Even MORE of the BEST Video Game Trivia
September 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWe heard you all loved our last #VideoGameTrivia show... so we're doing it again! Watch and answer some of the most insane video game trivia questions we could think of. Categories like "Leisure Suit Larry or 80's Porno" and "Back Dat Box Up" among others. Before we get the trivia kicked off we take a deep look into where #DEATHLOOP and #TalesofArise land on our list of the best video games of 2021! Let us know what type of questions you might want to see in the future by emailing them to po...
Did Your Favorite Game Make Our 2021 Power Rankings?
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThe end of the year is quickly approaching (Thank GOD), and soon will come the eventual game of the year conversations. We decided to make the GOTY discussion easier on ourselves by keeping track of the potential top ten games of the year through our new POWER RANKINGS! We will be updating this list as need be through the rest of the year (so don't panic DEATHLOOP fans) until December. Check and see where your favorite game landed and let us know what we may have missed. Let us know what typ...
We NEED to Talk About Twelve Minutes!
September 10, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBTwelve Minutes is a long anticipated point and click adventure game published by the people at Annapurna Interactive. CharmCityChamp played through the entire game off stream and... he doesn't quite know how to feel about. On a special episode of MAP Podcast Live, he convinces King Godamus to do a spoiler filled let's play of it LIVE! It may or may not have went well. Let us what type of topics you might want to see in the future at [email protected]! _________________________________...
Sayonara, Hinokaga!
September 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBJoin us as we say sayonara to Hinokaga... for now. Hino has to take a short break from hosting MAP Podcast Live so today is all about him. We countdown his top ten video games of all time! Some of you will be overjoyed with the shout outs... some of you may be pissed lol. Tune in and find out which category you fall in. Let us know in the comment section what type of questions you might want to see in the future or email them to [email protected]! ____________________________________...
Remake, Remaster or REJECT!! **Plus Gamescom Recap**
August 27, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe video game industry has been "living in the past" for the last several years. One of the biggest trends going now are video game remakes and well... if you can't beat them, join them! Hinokage and Mars go through several forgotten video game franchises and decide whether they want to see them remade from the ground up with a new engine, remaster with only slight resolution improvements, or rejected and forgotten about forever. We also go over some of the impressive reveals at this years ...
Gaming Hidden Gems of the Past & Present
August 20, 2021 15:53 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIt seems now-a-days AAA video games are always the ones that get the shine and accolades. Today's episode is dedicated to the little guy. Tune in for Hinokage and CharmCityChamp's picks for some of the best hidden gems they've played so far and some great indie games coming out in the near future! _____________________________________________________________________________ Looking to buy or play any of these games when they come out! Check out https://www.mapgametech.com for the lowest p...
BEST Video Game Trivia EVER!!
August 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBSit up, grab your buzzers, and prepare for the best #VideoGameTrivia show EVER! We compiled some of the most creative and challenging categories in #GamingTrivia history... or at least we're pretty sure of it. Try your hand at trivia categories like: #SteamReview Roulette, Suda 51 Character or Pro Wrestler, The Scalp Is Wrong & MORE!!! Let us know in the review section what type of questions you might want to see in the future or email them to [email protected]! _____________________...
Who's the Best Fighting Game Character of ALL TIME?
July 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWe've compiled all of the FGC data, hired the world's best scientist, and crunched all of the numbers in order to answer one of the world's greatest questions... who is the greatest fighting game character of all time? 16 fighters from 16 different games go head to head in our bracket to decide who is truly the king or queen of fighters! Later on in the show we also address what's going on with Activision/Blizzard and what we as consumers can do to help. ____________________________________...
EVERY SINGLE Video Game Releasing in 2021!!!
July 23, 2021 15:18 - 1 hour - 155 MBA global pandemic put a clamp down on what should have been one of the best years in gaming but from the looks of things, 2021 is about to make a comeback! We breakdown a list of every single game, expansion pack and console coming out in the jampacked second half of this year. We also readdress a long time rivalry we have with the hardcore Amico community. _____________________________________________________________________________ Want to be a part of an episode of the Podcast LIVE? Tu...
The SPICIEST Gaming Hot Takes
July 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBVideo game opinions are like buttholes... everyone has one and some of the stink :D. This week we debunk a bunch of popular gaming hot takes as well as share a few of our own and some from our live Twitch audience! Want to be a part of the live chat during the next episode? Follow us on twitch.tv/MAPGameTech and watch MAP Podcast Live every Wednesday at 4pm EST!
Video Game Music That SLAPS!
July 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThe MAP Podcast is BACK and now we are LIVE... technically. Catch MAP Podcast Live every Wednesday at 4pm EST on Twitch.tv/MAPGameTech! This week we share some of our favorite video game music tracks of all time with the community. Listen as we jam out to some of the greatest HEAT video game musicians have to offer and listen to what the community suggested as some of their favorite video game songs too! Live in the Baltimore-Metro area? Come down to MAP Technologies, the largest video game...
MARIO MARCH MADNESS
March 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBTime for everyone to make spin off #MarchMadness brackets and we here at MAP Technologies are no better. We took sixteen of the best #Mario platformer games of all time from Super Mario World all the way to Super Mario Odyssey! All the games will be put up against each other in a #tournament to see which is the best Mario game of all time. ________________________ Want to be a part of the conversation? Join our brand new Discord server at https://www.mapgametech.com/discord! _____________...
Game Shark Tank
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWe asked our #GamerCommunity on #Discord and Instagram for ideas of what they think would be the perfect video game idea that has not been made yet. Now we're going to see whether their pitches make the cut on Game #SharkTank! We put our money hungry publisher hats on and pick the best of the bunch today. Do you want an opportunity to participate in episodes like this? Join our new Discord server at https://www.mapgametech.com/discord! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a second of ...
Women in Gaming Spotlight & Mario Day Giveaway
March 12, 2021 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBHappy #WomensHistoryMonth! In honor of the month of March and #InternationalWomensDay we have each picked one woman in gaming that is important to us and give them their time to shine. Also stay tuned until the end of the episode for a chance to win our Mario Day collectible pin set #Giveaway! Listen for the key phrase at the end of the video and type it in the YouTube comment section at youtube.com/MAPTechnologies. The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 12pm EST.
Top Ten Most Improved Video Games of ALL TIME
March 05, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWe've all already beaten the dead horse of how poorly CD Projekt Red handle the release of Cyberpunk 2077.It appears that developer's reliance on being able to patch games after launch is sky rocketing. But there are several case where developers being able to fix their games after release ended with some of the greatest games of this generation. We list what we believe are the top ten games that were bad and launch but became better through patches, updates and dedicated dev teams. D...
Black Video Game Trivia and $20 Gift Card Giveaway
February 26, 2021 19:44 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBYOU CAN WIN A $20 GIFT CARD FOR THE GAMING MARKETPLACE OF YOUR CHOICE! Play along with the MAP Podcast crew in a special #BlackHistoryMonth #Gaming Trivia Game! CharmCityChamp reads the official description of either Black video game characters or the games that they're in while the rest of the crew try to guess the answers. Stay tuned until the end of the video to try to guess the answer to the final question. Put the answer in the comments below for a chance to win our $20 Giftcard #G...
Discussing The Extremely WEIRD Nintendo Direct
February 19, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWell the most recent #NintendoDirect was definitely a thing that happened 🥴. We take this week's episode to discuss EVERY... SINGLE... ANNOUNCEMENT... in order. Yes, that includes DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power. We talk about the oddly missing #BreathoftheWild2 and, in hindsight, how this Direct wasn't that bad. Don't forget to like & subscribe for more videos.
Why Do SO Many Games Get Black People Wrong?
February 12, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBContinuing our Black History Month specials, we decided to shine a light on all the bad representations of Black people in video games. You're probably going to be shocked by how recent some of these games were made. We go in depth about stereotyping, caricaturizing, and type casting in video game development and how we expect it to change for the better. Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode.
2020 Black Gaming Spotlight
February 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn celebration of Black History Month we are celebrating some of the Black protagonist in some of the great games of last year! We cover Spider-Man Miles Morales, Streets of Rage 4 and more. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second.
Top Ten Video Game Waifu List
January 29, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWe heard how much everyone is crushing on the 8 foot witch mommy from Resident Evil Village and figured its the perfect opportunity to make a list of ten other women in video games we love who don't want to kill Ethan Winters😧. Don't forget to like and subscribe to YouTube.com/MAPTechnologies so you don't miss any vids!
What Can We Do To Get Rid of Toxic Gaming?
January 22, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBToxic gaming dates back so long ago that a lot of us accept it as inevitable. We bring on a special guest to talk about toxic gaming, our personal experiences on both sides and what can be done to stop it. For more be sure to like and subscribe to Youtube.com/maptechnologies!
Making THE Anime Game Tier List
January 15, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBSince we were joined by the honorable Hinokaga, we decided to do a special episode where we attempted (with moderate success) to create a tier list of video games heavily inspired by anime. For more content like this be sure to like & subscribe to Youtube.com/maptechnologies!
Our Anticipated Video Games of 2021
January 08, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWell 2021 is off to a great start 🥵. We decided to take today's episode to look ahead (lol) at some of the bigger video games scheduled to release in 2021. If you want more, check us out on Youtube at youtube.com/maptechnologies!
New Year's Gaming Resolutions
January 01, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe dumpster fire that was 2020 is FINALLY behind us. Now let's commit to being better human beings in the future with some gaming resolutions that we're sure we are all going to keep. Make sure to like & subscribe to youtube.com/maptechnologies for more!
Bold 2021 Video Game Predictions
December 25, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBMerry Christmas, everyone! And our Xmas gift to you all are weird, baseless predictions for 2021! Enjoy. Don't forget to visit youtube.com/MAPTechnologies for more.
MAP's Two Top Five's of 2020
December 18, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 140 MBJ Infiniti and Charm City Champ did that so you all don't have to 😅, We went through almost every game released in 2020 and came up with two top five list for the year. Let us know what you think and berate us for not including your favorite game. For more MAP Tech, be sure to subscribe to youtube.com/maptechnologies.
First Ever MAP Awards
December 11, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWe're close to the end of the year so we're obligated to give out awards that ultimately don't matter in the grand scheme 😅. We announced the winners YOU GUYS chose for this years MAP Awards. If you enjoy the audio version, be sure to head to youtube.com/maptechnologies and subscribe to get the opportunity to SEE us.
First MAP Awards Selection Special
December 04, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIts video game award season... whatever that means. And we want to join in on the fun with our first ever MAP Awards. This week we think up some unique categories and nominees. Then next we'll ask you guys to vote for the winners on instagram.com/mapgametech and facebook.com/mapgametech! Thanks everyone for your constant support. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more!
Do Scalpers Suck?
November 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBIt's the holiday season and there are next gen video game consoles that everyone are trying to get their hands on, but one hurdle that seems to be getting in everyone's way is SCALPERS! We take a deep dive into the morality of scalping and whether they are as evil as the internet says. Be sure to like and subscribe for more MAP Technologies! And if you want to be a HUGE help, become a patron at patreon.com/MAPTechnologies.
PlayStation 5 Impressions
November 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe made it, everybody! With the release of the PS5 "next-gen" has officially become "current-gen." We breakdown every small detail of the PS5 from the design to where our index fingers rest on the DualSense controller. To ensure we can keep making content like this and more be sure to become a patron at patreon.com/mapgametech!