Save Point Sessions
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYour Pixel Perfect Podcast for all things gaming. Hosted by Dan and Antonio.
We're more than just whining/complaining about reviews. We talk news, have interviews with guests in the industry, and have friends on to talk about more evergreen topics!
Part of the NGP Productions network! Follow our official Twitter @NGPProductions and email us at [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
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Episodes
New Game+ 104: The Great WoW Migration to FFXIV
July 21, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MBAshley joins us to analyze the migration of WoW players to FFXIV --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 103: Adios and Game Narrative (With DocSquiddy)
July 14, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MBDirector of Adios DocSquiddy comes onto the show to discuss pig farmers, importance of narrative, and whether or not the Kool-aid Man is the jar or the liquid. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 102: With Special Guest JeyCyan
July 07, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46.9 MBWe sit down with streamer and gaymer Jesse aka JeyCyan about community management, mental health practices, and the slow and steady acceptance of LGTBQA+ in gaming culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 101: Totally On Time FFXIV Fanfest Recap
June 30, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBThis was meant to come out right after Fanfest, but better late than never right? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 100: E3 2021 Recap/Review
June 23, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBThe boys are back and they're recaping this year's all digital E3! Was it worth the wait? Eh...kinda? Side note, thank you to all our fans for sticking with us for 100 episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 099: More Great Voice Acting Performances
May 05, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBDan's got more videogame voice performances he wants to share. (Dan accidentally refers Ashley Burch as Ashley Pierce, he knows and is very embarrassed) Featuring performances by: Michael Mando - Vaas Mentenegro Ellen McLain - GLaDoS Ashley Burch - Chloe Price Hannah Telle - Max Caulfield Tommie Earl Jenkins - Die-Hardman Kaji Tang - Ichiban Kasuga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters...
New Game+ 098: Patch Notes April 2021
April 28, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 37.1 MBAnother month, another Patch Notes with Dan and Antonio. Featuring a LOT of Mortal Kombat (2021) talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 097: Totally Topical Sony Talk
April 21, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBNOTE: We recorded this way before Sony announced the backdown of the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 096: The Return of E3
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBWith the announcement of the (virtual) return of E3, Dan and Antonio discuss the impact the event has, and what they expect from the companies slated to participate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 095: Games That Need A Sequel/Remake
April 07, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 42 MBWith Spring in full force, Dan and Antonio list games they feel deserve a 2nd chance at life whether it be a remake or sequel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 094: Patch Notes March 2021
March 31, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 44.9 MBBracket busts, EVO shakeup, and a reflection on one year of quarantine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 093: "New Game+ 64": BEST VIDEOGAME EVER! Part 2
March 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWith the 1st round done, and salt levels at an all time high, the boys resume their monumental task of determining the best videogame ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 092: "New Game+ 64": BEST VIDEOGAME EVER! Part 1
March 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBWith March Madness approaching, Dan decides to get maximum salt levels and invite Ish and Rami to determine what game is the best game of all time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 091: State of the Stadia 2021
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBNearly two years ago we talk about Google Stadia and it's flaws. Flashforward to now and it's surprisingly still alive. But is it thriving? Yeah...not so much. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game + 090: Retro Modding 101
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBRetroSetJoe is back to talk about modding classic consoles for the modern age. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 089: Patch Notes February 2021
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBV-Tubers, EW, and FairyFails! It's been a fun month not only for NG+, but for the rest of the network too. We also spend 15 minutes debating whether or not the latest Nintendo Direct was a disappointment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 089: Patch Notes February 2021
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBV-Tubers, EW, and FairyFails! It's been a fun month not only for NG+, but for the rest of the network too. We also spend 15 minutes debating whether or not the latest Nintendo Direct was a disappointment.
New Game+ 088: Bedtime Fairyfails
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 30.4 MBDan sits down with Kim from Bedtime Fairyfails, an audio story podcast that adapts real anecdotes from actual tabletop sessions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 087: Final Fantasy XIV EW!
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBSE just dropped the first look at the next expansion for FFXIV! So naturally Ashley's back to talk about their impressions, excitement, and theories for the next chapter of our favorite MMO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 086: V-Tubers
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBDan and Antonio are joined by Jon and Jazz Fawkes, Melynn Rose to talk about the rising world of V-Tubers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 085: Patch Notes January 2021
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBOur first Patch Notes of season 4 and 2021! How long were we working on getting Dan Sunstrum on? What's in store for NGP Productions? Listen and find out --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 084: Dan Now Loves FFXIV
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBOne year ago Dan lamented how he could never get into MMOs, today, he's now caught up with all FFXIV content. And Ashley and Antonio are here to gloat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 083: Yakuza Like a Dragon Spoilercast
January 13, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBDan and Antonio break down their thoughts on their #1 game of 2020 in a spoiler-filled episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 082: Game Localization (ft. Dan Sunstrum)
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBDan and Antonio are kicking off season 4 with a bang because they sit down with lead Sega Translator Dan Sunstrum to talk about his career and his time localizing the insanely popular Yakuza series to the West! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
NGP Productions Patreon Launch!
December 30, 2020 17:02 - 1 minute - 2.21 MBOur Patreon launches at 12PM PST on Jan 2nd, 2021! Bookmark patreon.com/NGPProductions to support us! Follow the official network Twitter to keep up with everything happening at NGP Productions @NGPProductions ★ Support this podcast ★
NGP Productions Holiday Greetings!
December 23, 2020 06:00 - 4 minutes - 6.81 MBEveryone at NGP Productions is here to wish you a happy holiday season and new year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 081: Top 5 Games of 2020
December 16, 2020 14:31 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MBIn the season finale, Dan and Antonio list one of the few highlights of 2020, video games. Which games made our top 5 list? How many times do they overlap? Is #1 as obvious as it seems? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 080: Defining the 8th Console Generation
December 09, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBWith the end of the 8th console generation here, Dan and Antonio pick five games that defined the PS4 and Xbox One --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 079: Vegas Gaming Scene ft. Christopher LaPorte
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MBWe sit down with former owner of Insert Coin(s), and director of the Nevada Esports Alliance Christopher LaPorte who speaks on the non-esports gaming betting opportunities that the Strip is sleeping on. We also discuss how how EVO can recover and changes he would make to ensure a safe environment for everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 078: Patch Notes November 2020
November 25, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBHappy early Thanksgiving! Dan and Antonio break down this past month's episodes and discuss thoughts on the Game Awards 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 077: With Special Guest Wan Hazmer of Metronomik Games
November 18, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBDan and Antonio sit down with Wan Hazmer, founder/CEO of Metronomik Games and former lead developer at Square-Enix! We talk about his career, starting his own company, and the potential of the Malaysian game developer scene. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 076: Games That Killed a Franchise
November 11, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBThere's nothing worse when a popular gaming franchise dies. This week Dan and Antonio are joined by their friends Ish and Rami to share franchises that ended with a whimper rather than a bang. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 075: TTRPG Development (ft. Mike Sands)
November 04, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week Dan is joined by Alex aka GMHina to interview the creator of the Monster of the Week tabletop system Mike Sands! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 074: Patch Notes October 2020
October 28, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBAnother month, another roundup! October saw Antonio take the reigns for a bit, but it was such a fun month for the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 073: Tales From the Nintendo Trenches With Shaun Bloom and Jake Kazdal
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBShaun Bloom returns and is joined by his former co-worker, founder and CEO of 17-BIT Jake Kazdal! The two share stories from the Nintendo trenches and Jake's incredible journey from GPC to starting his own development company. Plus some exclusive news on the future of 17-BIT games! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 073: Tales From the Nintendo Trenches With Shaun Bloom and Jake Kazdal
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBTheme Song: End Title (Hyper Potions Remix) - Materia Collective Follow Jake and 17-BIT on Twitter! @jkooza @17_BIT You can find more of Shaun's work on his website https://www.shaunbloom.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Antonio on: Twitter: @AKLTrifecta Facebook: AKLTrifecta Twitch: AKLTrifecta Downloa...
New Game+ 072: Composing Video Game Music ft. Az Samad
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 58.1 MBAntonio sits down with Az Samad, one of the composers for the hit indie game No Straight Roads! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
New Game+ 072: Composing Video Game Music ft. Az Samad
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 58.1 MBTheme Song: End Title (Hyper Potions Remix) - Materia Collective For the first time, Antonio is running the podcast solo as he sits down with Az Samad, composer and writer of the DK West songs in No Straight Roads! Check out Az on his socials and give his podcast a listen! Twitter: @AzSamad FB: @AzSamadMusic Instagram: @AzSamad Youtube: Az Samad Podcast: Music From A to Z -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Where are Our Other Podcasts?
October 12, 2020 01:25 - 1 minute - 1.84 MBA quick update on the status of our other podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savepointsessions/support
Where Are Our Podcasts?
October 12, 2020 01:24 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBApologies if this came out of nowhere but we decided it's better for our new podcasts to have their own feeds and pages. This means we made the tough decision to migrate from Anchor to Transistor.fm for our podcast hosting needs This means now New Game+, Not Your Typical Weebs, Dragged Into the K-Pop Abyss, and Wilbranch High are now on separate feeds. This also means that after this update they'll be no more episodes uploaded on Anchor. We've already taken the steps to redirect all our fee...
Dragged Into The K-Pop Abyss 01: How We Got Into K-Pop
October 09, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 54.5 MBK-Pop fans Dominique and Malissa drag an reluctant Daniel into the world of BTS, NCT, and other 3 letter acts. This week in the abyss the girls explain how they got into the genre. Theme Song: Who's Gonna Stop Me - oomiee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the official NGP Productions Twitter @NGPProductions Email us at N...
Wilbranch High: Senior Year 02 (pt. 2)
October 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe gang finds some information on their first case. What's going on at the Wilbranch mental health center? Why are people losing their memories? Lorelei's weakness is what!? Theme Song: Any Other Way - Particle House Cast: The Keeper: Alex @hinasquirrel Twitch: GMHina Ash: Sammy @ArcaneVenom Twitch Sammybear Anabelle: Suzy @Shy_Suzy Twitch: ShySuzy Cessily: Andy @AndyG8100 Lorelei: Ashley @Ashtreelogger Twitch: Akayuay Iggy: Daniel @PerpetualPlayer Twitch: ThePerpet...
New Game+ 071: Reflections on Reflections in Crystal
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBTheme Song: End Title (Hyper Potions Remix) - Materia Collective Ashley makes her glorious return to the podcast to kick out Dan! Antonio and her sit down to talk patch 5.31 of FFXIV, and speculate on the future of the MMO. Follow Ashley on her socials! Twitter: @AkaYuay Twitch: AkaYuay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow ...
Wilbranch High: Senior Year 02 (pt. 1)
October 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBStill fearful of the upcoming conflict, Iggy turns to an unexpected source to find his courage. The others however, don't seem as thrilled at Iggy's 'friend'. Theme Song: Any Other Way - Particle House Cast: The Keeper: Alex @hinasquirrel Twitch: GMHina Ash: Sammy @ArcaneVenom Twitch Sammybear Anabelle: Suzy @Shy_Suzy Twitch: ShySuzy Cessily: Andy @AndyG8100 Lorelei: Ashley @Ashtreelogger Twitch: Akayuay Iggy: Daniel @PerpetualPlayer Twitch: ThePerpetualPlayer1 --- ...
Not Your Typical Weebs 01: Favorite Anime Quotes
October 05, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBIt's the premiere episode of Not Your Typical Weebs, an anime podcast done in the style of NG+. This week Dan, Dominique, and Malissa talk about our favorite quotes in anime. From epic one liners to lines so stupid they've become memes, these are the quotes that stuck with us the most. Theme Song: Cherry Blossoms - Hyper Potions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Wilbranch High: Senior Year 01 (pt. 2)
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBAnnabelle is told more about her memories of the previous timeline, and now needs to figure out a way to tell the gang. One of them is more reluctant than expected however. Theme Song: Any Other Way - Particle House Cast: The Keeper: Alex @hinasquirrel Twitch: GMHina Ash: Sammy @ArcaneVenom Twitch Sammybear Anabelle: Suzy @Shy_Suzy Twitch: ShySuzy Cessily: Andy @AndyG8100 Lorelei: Ashley @Ashtreelogger Twitch: Akayuay Iggy: Daniel @PerpetualPlayer Twitch: ThePerpetua...
New Game+ 070: Patch Notes September 2020
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBTheme Song: End Title (Hyper Potions Remix) - Materia Collective September saw a slew of guests each more amazing than the last! Dan and Antonio also talk about next gen, pre-order disasters, and the rebrand of NGP Productions! Keep commenting or tweeting at us and you may be featured on an episode of Patch Notes! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Wilbranch High: Senior Year 01 (pt. 1)
September 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIt's the start of a brand new year at Wilbranch High! After a relatively uneventful summer the gang is excited to start senior year. All except for one, who swears things happened differently. Theme Song: Any Other Way - Particle House Cast: The Keeper: Alex @hinasquirrel Twitch: GMHina Ash: Sammy @ArcaneVenom Twitch Sammybear Anabelle: Suzy @Shy_Suzy Twitch: ShySuzy Cessily: Andy @AndyG8100 Lorelei: Ashley @Ashtreelogger Twitch: Akayuay Iggy: Daniel @PerpetualPlayer ...
New Game+ 069: Nintendo Gameplay Counselor ft. Shaun Bloom
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBTheme Song: End Title (Hyper Potions Remix) - Materia Collective You may have seen this week's guest on the Netflix documentary series High Scores. He is former Nintendo Gameplay Counselor and OG gamer Shaun Bloom and he's sitting down with Dan and Antonio to talk about the time when Nintendo ruled the world and more. You can find more of Shaun's work on his website https://www.shaunbloom.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
New Game+ 068: Building a Twitch Community (ft. WizzardOfTime)
September 16, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBTheme Song: End Title (Hyper Potions Remix) - Materia Collective One of the hardest things about growing on Twitch is building a community. Dan and Antonio sit down with one of the fastest growing streamers and overall wholesome guy Merlin aka WizzardOfTime to talk about how relationship building translates to community building. Follow Merlin on his socials! Twitter: @WizzardOfTime Twitch: WizzardOfTime Youtube: WizzardOfTime Instagram: WizzardOfTime ---------------------------------...