Midwest Game Nerds Podcast
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Midwest Game Nerds Podcast seeks to discuss the latest trends, news, releases, and more in the video game industry.
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Episodes
Sidequests – Gamer Logic
January 04, 2021 04:01 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBMGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. This week’s sidequest comes from a reddit post titled “Golden Rules” about gamer logic! …
Episode 148 – More Cyberpunk 2077 and News
December 28, 2020 04:31 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBCyberpunk is all we’ve been playing and it has been dominating the news so we get into a slightly more in-depth (but not particularly spoilery) discussion of the game and we announce the winner of our Cyberpunk 2077 giveaway! We also talk about a few other game news topics including VR hitting Microsoft Flight Simulator …
Sidequests – The Sega Genesis Bracket
December 21, 2020 04:01 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBMGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. This week’s sidequest brings a Sega Genesis game bracket showdown from friend of the …
Episode 147 – Cyberpunk 2077 and The Game Awards 2020
December 14, 2020 04:23 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBCyberpunk has finally arrived! The nerds talk about the opening hours of the game and also tell you how YOU CAN WIN A COPY OF CYBERPUNK 2077 FOR PC by listening to our podcast! We also talk about the announcements at The Game Awards as well as a few of the winners. Light spoilers for …
Episode 146 – Demon’s Souls (2020)
November 30, 2020 03:55 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBBryan has computer woes and Jon and Alex have an abusive relationship with the PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls! All of that plus more streaming game service iOS betas and new footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on consoles! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or …
Episode 145 – PlayStation 5 Launch and Destiny: Beyond Light
November 16, 2020 03:34 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBJon and Alex just got brand new PlayStation 5s and Bryan and Corey are all about the latest Destiny expansion! Hear thoughts on Demon’s Souls, Godfall, Astro’s Playroom, Miles Morales, and Destiny all on this week’s episode! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see …
Episode 144 – Watch Dogs Legion First Impressions
November 02, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThe nerds have just begun Watch Dogs Legion so they provide some first impressions of the game but they also talk a bit about Amazon Luna and the latest Cyberpunk 2077 delay. All of that and much more! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …
Episode 143 – Not So Fresh Games and Fresh News
October 19, 2020 02:34 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThe game nerds haven’t been playing much new but there’s plenty of game news to discuss! From PS5 and Xbox Series X to Destiny cheating and Call of Duty patches, we hit it all! Check out Jess Conditt’s final XSX preview here for Engadget! Check out Sony’s official PS5 teardown here! Become a patron by …
Episode 142 – Star Wars Squadrons, Hades, and more!
October 05, 2020 02:55 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBJon and Bryan now have RTX 3080s! Jon finally beat The Last of Us Remastered while Alex feels guilty about enjoying Hades more than Spelunky 2 and Bryan has been getting 240 frames per second on Doom Eternal! We talk about Star Wars Squadrons in-depth before discussing the weird Peter Parker recasting in the PS5 …
Episode 141 – Spelunky 2 and Console Launch News
September 21, 2020 02:32 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBAlex has played a bit of Spelunky 2 but we all tried to get our hands on an RTX 3080 graphics card! Listen to find out how that went as well as learn all about the new console offerings coming this November! Finally, concrete prices and release dates! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …
Episode 140 – RTX 30 Series Reveal and Other News
September 06, 2020 23:49 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBBryan’s checked out a little bit of Wasteland 3 and Crusader Kings 3 while Alex and Jon both finished Ghost of Tsushima and Alex is finally playing Alan Wake 10 years after release, but they’re all very excited to talk about brand new video cards from nVidia and plenty of other game news! Become a …
Episode 139 – Microsoft Flight Simulator and Fall Guys
August 24, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBBryan takes to the skies with a new HOTAS flight stick and Microsoft Flight Simulator while Alex flails on the runway with an Xbox controller. Jon also got a chance to check out Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout this week! We also get into a tiring discussion about Epic, Apple, and Google. All of that and …
Episode 138 – Grounded Early Access, Avengers Beta, Carrion, and more!
August 10, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBSo many games this week and so little time! Bryan and Alex checked out Grounded in early access as well as Carrion, both on Xbox Game Pass! Jon has played a bit more Ghost of Tsushima, and Alex got to experience Crystal Dynamics’ Avengers Beta as well as Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. All of …
Episode 137 – Ghost of Tsushima and Xbox Games Showcase
July 26, 2020 21:12 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBJon and Alex give their initial impressions of the final PlayStation 4 first party exclusive — Ghost of Tsushima as well as discuss the news coming out of Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase from this past week! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all …
Episode 136 – Ubisoft Forward Recap
July 13, 2020 05:42 - 58 minutes - 40 MBAlex has finished The Last of Us Part II, Jon is still playing Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Bryan has played Hyper Scape! After a brief what we’ve been playing segment, we recap Ubisoft’s broadcast event – Ubisoft Forward, as well as talk about some game news. Here’s a link to The Last of Alex: Part …
Episode 135 – The Last of Us Part II First Impressions
June 29, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBAlex talks about his first impressions of The Last of Us Part II, Jon talks about Horizon: Zero Dawn, and we all geek out about the latest news about Cyberpunk 2077! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can …
Episode 134 – PlayStation 5 Reveal
June 15, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBSony has finally revealed the look of the PlayStation 5 as well as given a look at several games for the system! We discuss whether we’re more or less interested after this first look and make a bet about pricing at the end. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …
Black Lives Matter
June 08, 2020 05:34 - 8 minutes - 5.52 MBIn lieu of a normal episode this week, please take some time to listen to people of color. Whether via podcast, book, article, blog, tweet, whatever it is, there are more important voices to be heard than ours. Here are some links for you to check out: Black Lives Matter Carrd – Has links to …
Episode 133 – Iron Man VR Demo and Fallout 76: Wastelanders
May 26, 2020 03:36 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBAlex talks about why he doesn’t plan on buying Iron Man VR after playing the demo and Jon discusses the latest update for Fallout 76 — Wastelanders! All of that and plenty of game news on this week’s episode. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …
Bonus Episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilercast
May 21, 2020 04:07 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAlex is joined by Gojo and Ryan to delve deep into the Final Fantasy VII Remake in a discussion replete with spoilers! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As …
Episode 132 – Gears Tactics & Streets of Rage 4
May 11, 2020 04:23 - 1 hour - 64 MBWe’re back to talk about Gears Tactics and Streets of Rage 4 as well as a bevy of game news on our latest episode! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check …
Episode 131 – Final Fantasy VII Remake & XCOM: Chimera Squad
April 27, 2020 04:20 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBRyan joins us this week to talk with Alex about the Final Fantasy VII Remake and Bryan touches on the opening of the latest game in the XCOM series! All of that and plenty of game news on our latest episode! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on …
Episode 130 – Resident Evil 3 Remake
April 13, 2020 06:18 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBBryan has finished Doom: Eternal! Alex has finished Half-Life: Alyx! Jon checked out Good Job! We also chat about the Resident Evil 3 Remake and some news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch …
Episode 129 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal, and Half-Life: Alyx
March 30, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThe drought is over and video games are being released again! This week we talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal, and Half-Life: Alyx! There’s even a little bit of Predator: Hunting Grounds trial talk. All of that as well as some quick game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you …
Episode 128 – Call of Duty: Warzone and Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo
March 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWe’re still about a week away from some real big game releases but we still found plenty to talk about including Call of Duty: Warzone, the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo, and game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the …
Episode 127 Part 2 – PAX East 2020 Days 3 and 4
March 02, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBTopics: What’s Sleep? Managing Work, Real Life, and Content Creation Panel How to be Popular: Growing an Online Audience Panel Carrion by Devolver Digital Disc Room by Devolver Digital Small Game, Big World – Obsidian Explores Their Upcoming Game, Grounded Panel Outriders by People Can Fly Skate Story by Sam Eng Red Bull Arcade Gaming …
Bonus Episode: Tunic Creator Andrew Shouldice Interview at PAX East 2020
March 01, 2020 07:16 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBAlex had a chance to speak with the creator of Tunic, Andrew Shouldice, with topics ranging from non-obvious inspirations and influences that have made their way into the game to what it was like to have his own creation on stage at Xbox’s E3 2018 press conference. Find more about Tunic’s publisher Finji on their …
Episode 127 Part 1 – PAX East 2020 Days 1 and 2
February 29, 2020 06:47 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBTopics: Let’s Review: A Conversation About Video Game Reviews Panel Voice Acting in Video Games Panel Cloak and Dasher by Spirit Stone Studio Get to the Orange Door by Hitcents Good Pizza Great Pizza by TAPBLAZE Wintermoor Tactics Club by EVC Speaking Simulator by Affable Games Fallen Angel by Matrioshka Games Everspace 2 by ROCKFISH …
Episode 126 – Old Games, New Year (The Division 2 and Outer Wilds)
February 17, 2020 05:06 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week we catch up on some older games – The Division 2 and Outer Wilds! There’s also plenty of news to catch up on as well! Just as a reminder – we’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast After Show! These short episodes are available for Patreon subscribers at the level …
Episode 125 – The 2020 Release Schedule!
February 03, 2020 03:35 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis week we talk about the games coming out in 2020 and what are our most anticipated games of the year! Just as a reminder – we’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast After Show! These short episodes are available for Patreon subscribers at the level of $5 or higher and the …
Episode 124 – Game of the Decade (2010s)
January 20, 2020 04:42 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week we determine our Game of the Decade as well as 9 runners up! Just as a reminder – we’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast After Show! These short episodes are available for Patreon subscribers at the level of $5 or higher and the first Patron-only episode is out tomorrow …
Episode 123 – Top 5 of 2019!
January 06, 2020 05:55 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis episode is our Top 5 Games of the Year! We each chose a different set of top 5’s…and came to an agreement on our Game of the Year! We also came up with a great list of superlative categories. If you want to join in and send us your list of superlatives, here are …
Introducing: The MGNP Game Show!
January 03, 2020 03:38 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBWe’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast Game Show! We’re hoping to have these available for Patreon subscribers at the level of $5 or higher, but this first taste is available for all! Check it out here and go throw us a few bucks on Patreon.com (http://mpn.bz/patreon) to make sure you don’t …
Episode 122 – The Game Awards 2019
December 23, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBThis week we touch on the winners and big announcements of the Game Awards as well as a whole bunch of gaming news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! …
Episode 121 – Google Stadia and more Jedi: Fallen Order
December 09, 2019 04:44 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week — find out if the future of video games has arrived as we talk about our experiences with Google Stadia! Alex and Bryan have also finished Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and give some final thoughts. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or …
Episode 120 – Death Stranding, Jedi: Fallen Order, and Pokemon Sword & Shield
November 18, 2019 03:04 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBSo many games and so little time! This week we’re back to talk about the latest release from Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding! We also talk about Respawn’s Star Wars – Jedi: Fallen Order and a little bit about Pokemon Sword & Shield! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us …
Episode 119 – The Outer Worlds
November 04, 2019 04:07 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis week we’re back to talk about the latest release from Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian titled The Outer Worlds! Plus some Destiny 2 talk as well as game news. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen …
Episode 118 – Ghost Recon Breakpoint & Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
October 14, 2019 02:12 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBThis week we’re back to talk about the final release of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint as well as Destiny 2: Shadowkeep! All of that plus some Playstation 5 news and brief thoughts on Grindstone and the remake of Link’s Awakening. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …
Episode 117 – Borderlands 3, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Open Beta & More
September 30, 2019 01:50 - 2 hours - 86.1 MBThis week we’ve got one hell of an episode for you! Guest’s Nick and Gojo join us to talk Borderlands 3, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and so much more! From Far Cry 5 to that Untitled Goose Game, prepare your ears! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social …
Episode 116 – Control and Gears 5
September 16, 2019 01:58 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWe’re back this week with a review of Remedy Entertainment’s latest game Control as well as our thoughts on the latest game in the Gears of War franchise by The Coalition — Gears 5! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places …
Episode 115 – Fire Emblem Three Houses & No Man’s Sky Beyond
August 19, 2019 04:36 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBWe’re back this week with plenty of game news as well as our thoughts on Fire Emblem Three Houses and No Man’s Sky Beyond including the VR mode in the latter! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to …
Episode 114 – Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 & Wolfenstein: Youngblood
August 02, 2019 04:48 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThe drought is over and we’re flush with games to talk about! Hear our thoughts on Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 and Wolfenstein: Youngblood as well as some first impressions of Fire Emblem: Three Houses! All of that and video game news on the latest episode of the podcast! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …
Episode 113 – Nintendo Switch Lite & More News
July 17, 2019 21:29 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis week we delve into some game news during the summer drought to talk about the Nintendo Switch Lite! Also – don’t forget to play Jon’s Super Mario Maker 2 Level: N8J-PP4-9KF Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you …
Episode 112 – Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Super Mario Maker 2, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
July 01, 2019 04:56 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThis week we’ve cover a little bit of game news and touch on some of the latest releases including Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Super Mario Maker 2, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the …
Episode 111 – E3 2019!
June 17, 2019 03:23 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week we’re summarizing all of the news that came out this week at E3! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your feedback at …
Episode 110 – Void Bastards
June 03, 2019 17:26 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week we’ve cover some exciting game news before jumping into a review of Blue Manchu’s Void Bastards! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …
Episode 109 – Game News!
May 21, 2019 02:36 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week we’ve got a bit of a lull in gaming, so we cover a bunch of game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …
Episode 108 – Mortal Kombat 11 & Days Gone
May 07, 2019 02:05 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis week we talk some game news before reviewing Mortal Kombat 11 and Days Gone! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your feedback …
Episode 107 – Game News (PS5 & All Digital Xbox)
April 22, 2019 12:42 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThis week we talk some big news regarding Sony’s Playstation 5, and the all digital Xbox One! (sorry for the misleading picture this episode. I was trying to find the most ridiculous ps5 rendering and this just took the cake, lol). Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on …
Episode 106 – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
April 09, 2019 02:29 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week we talk some game news before jumping into our impressions of From Software’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …