Plus One Player: The Video Games Podcast
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsVideo game reviews, industry observations, and quality conversations around gaming communities and the games we love. Join Manny, Steve, and Matt every week for gaming content!
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Episodes
Episode 105: Death Stranding Review, Jedi Fallen Order Impressions, Game Awards Nominee Reactions
November 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this episode, Steve is joined by friend of the show Jimmy Good as they talk about their Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order impressions, Steve shares his review of Death Stranding, and they both share their reactions to the Game Awards nominees. Tune in!
Episode 104: The Games as a Service Breakpoint
November 11, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest, Chris Nunes, as they talk all about what the breakpoint is for Games as a Service. Tune in!
Episode 103: The Outer Worlds Impressions
November 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB**Spoilers for the first 12 hours of The Outer Worlds** In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down their impressions of the first 12 hours of The Outer Worlds. Steve also shares his thoughts on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign. Tune in!
Episode 102: The Thrill of Horror Games - What Makes the Horror Genre Intriguing?
October 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by Alex Felker as they dive into what makes the horror genre so intriguing. Tune in!
Episode 101: Game Delays and Their Impact - Plus, Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Thoughts
October 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is once again joined by Neil Rivera as we discuss game delays and their impact. Stemming from the news of DOOM Eternal being delayed to March, 2020, we look at how reactions to delays has changed over the years, and how delays impact games both positively and negatively. Check out Neil's Youtube channel for upcoming gaming content! Tune in!
100th Episode Spectacular! - An Episode Full of Our First Segment Games
October 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBThe Plus One Player Crew has made it to 100 episodes! As a tribute to 100 episodes, we decided to do an entire episode where we play the various first segment games that we play each episode. We also share some voicemails from our wonderful listeners as they share their thoughts on 100 episodes. Tune in!
Episode 99: Sony Shake-Up With Special Guest Josh Silverman of Constantly Calibrating
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBIn this episode, Steve is joined by the host of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast, Josh Silverman. They chat all about Shawn Layden leaving Sony, PS Now getting a price cut, and cross-play leaving beta on PS4. Tune in!
Episode 98: Sony State of Play & The Last of Us 2 Trailer - With Special Guest Caitlin Galiz-Rowe
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this episode The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest Caitlin Galiz-Rowe as we talk about the latest Sony State of Play, and we have an extended discussion about the new trailer from The Last of Us Part 2. Tune in!
Episode 97: Do Games Need to be Fun to be Good? - Kojima's Comments On Death Stranding's Level of Fun Spark a Conversation
September 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew looks into Kojima's recent comments about Death Stranding won't get "fun" until about 50% through the game (article here). This leads to the discussion of whether or not games need to be fun to be good, and what differentiates fun from satisfying. Tune in!
Episode 96: Borderlands 3 Review Situation, Video Games Inching Closer to the Olympics, Ubisoft Continuing with Large, Open-World Games
September 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew chats about some of the news stories floating around in the gaming world. We spend a good amount of time talking about the Borderlands 3 review issues and what that means for the review landscape in general. We also take a look at eSports inching closer to the Olympics, and Ubisoft doubling down on big, open-world games. Tune in! Check out the articles we used for the episode: Dan Stapleton Tweets Ubisoft News Games getting closer to the Olympic...
Episode 95: Nostalgia In the Air - Plus, Nintendo Direct News
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses how nostalgia impacts our view of games getting remasters, and re-releases. We also take a look at all of the latest Nintendo Direct news during the Patch Notes segment. Tune in!
Episode 94: PAX West 2019 Recap! - The Insane Ramblings of a Sleepy Steve
September 03, 2019 15:05 - 41 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode, Steve flies solo as he recaps his whirlwind of a weekend at PAX West in Seattle. He talks about playing Spiritfarer, Best Friend Forever, Concrete Genie, DOOM Eternal, Control, World of Horror, Untitled Goose Game, and going hands on with the Playdate handheld. Tune in!
PAX West 2019: World of Horror Interview with Paweł Koźmiński
September 02, 2019 22:16 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBSteve's last interview with PAX is with Paweł Koźmiński, the creator of World of Horror. We learn about the balance between creating a game by yourself and working a full-time job. Follow them on Twitter, check out their website, and their Steam page to stay up to date on the game.
PAX West 2019: Everreach: Project Eden Interview with Dieter Schoeller
September 02, 2019 22:12 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBSteve is at PAX and he chats with Dieter Schoeller, CEO/Founder of Headup Games as we learn all about their upcoming, Mass Effect inspired game, Everreach: Project Eden. Follow them on Twitter, check out their website, and find them on Steam as well.
PAX West 2019: Iron Danger Interview with Sami Timonen
September 02, 2019 00:02 - 7 minutes - 7.41 MBSteve is at PAX and he chats with Sami Timonen, CEO/Founder of Action Squad Studios, about their upcoming, top-down, tactical RPG Iron Danger. Follow Iron Danger on Twitter and check out their website for more info.
PAX West 2019: Best Friend Forever Interview with Brianna Fromont
September 01, 2019 23:30 - 5 minutes - 5 MBSteve is at PAX and he interviews Brianna Fromont, the lead artist on Best Friend Forever. She fills us in on the details of the upcoming dating sim with a heavy dose of dogs and hilarious dialogue. Follow Starcolt on Twitter and check out the Best Friend Forever website for more info.
PAX West 2019: Bravery Network Online Interview with Min-Taylor Bai-Woo
August 31, 2019 00:20 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBSteve is at PAX West and he sits down with Min-Taylor Bai-Woo, co-creator of Bravery Network Online, as we learn all about the upcoming game. Check them out on Twitter and at their website for more info on the game.
PAX West 2019: Mutazione Interview with Douglas Wilson
August 31, 2019 00:10 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBSteve is at PAX West and he sits down with Douglas Wilson, co-founder of Die Gute Fabrik, to discuss their upcoming game Mutazione. For more on Mutazione check them out at their website mutazionegame.com
Episode 93: Gamescom 2019 With Special Guest BearShare! - Death Stranding, Marvel's Avengers, Disintegration, Ghost Recon, and More!
August 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIn this episode The Plus One Player Crew is joined once again by BearShare as we chat all about the news coming from Gamescom. We discuss Death Stranding, Marvel's Avengers, Disintegration, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and many more! Tune in! Follow BearShare on Twitch!
Episode 92: Gaming Universes to Live in with Evil Tim! - Plus Destiny 2 Armor News, and SNES Switch Controller Patent Leaks
August 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest Evil Tim as we break down the best gaming universes to live in, as well as what we look for in terms of design. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Armor updates, and the SNES Switch controller patent leak. Tune in!
Episode 91: We're Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed. - Plus, Kate Takes Steve and Matt O to School on Fire Emblem Three Houses
August 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew follows up on episode 81 with the game endings that left us wanting more. In a new segment, Weeb University, Professor Kate takes Steve and Matt O to school as she fills us all in on Fire Emblem Three Houses. Very light spoilers are involved (if you've seen the trailer, those are the extent of the spoilers), but Kate goes over what house she chose and how she is enjoying the game. Tune in!
Episode 90: From First to Last - Evolution of Game Franchises
August 05, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses how game franchises have evolved over time, as we go over some of our favorites. In Patch Notes, we discuss how over 25 people were tricked into working for a fake company. Tune in! Patch Notes article
Episode 90: From First to Last - Evolution of Game Franchises
August 05, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses how game franchises have evolved over time, as we go over some of our favorites. In Patch Notes, we discuss how over 25 people were tricked into working for a fake company. Tune in! Patch Notes article
Episode 89: Retro Remake With Special Guest BearShare! - Plus Sigma's Toes and a Streamer Throws a Cat
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn this episode we are joined by our very good friend BearShare as we pitch the retro games we'd like to see remade, and what a remake might look like. Plus a new edition of Steam or Steve, and in Patch Notes, we discuss Sigma's lack of shoes and the terrible explanation behind it, as well as a streamer tosses her cat. Tune in!
Episode 88: Mid-Year Review 2019! - Nintendo Switch Lite Announcement, Lord of the Rings MMO
July 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew takes a look at the year in gaming so far as we discuss our favorite games, what has disappointed us, and what we're looking forward to in the second half. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Nintendo Switch Lite announcement and the Lord of the Rings MMO being developed by Amazon Games. Tune in!
Episode 87: The Last Night On Earth! - We Discuss Games From Our Backlog We'd Play During the Last Night on Earth
July 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the games that they've neglected which would take center stage on their last night on earth. Stemming from a voicemail from a listener a month ago, we discuss which games we'd play during the last night on earth choosing from games we have never played before. Tune in!
Episode 86: Subscription Service Surplus - We Discuss The Current and Upcoming Subscription Services, Nintendo, Xbox, and Playstation Oppose Tariffs, and more!
July 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the current landscape of video game subscription services and what's still to come in the near future. During Patch Notes, we discuss Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo joining together in their dislike for potential tariffs with China. We also discuss Twitch adding a subscriber only stream option, and Fortnite sales decline. Tune in!
Episode 85: E3 Post Mortem With Michael Koczwara!
June 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThis week, The Plus One Player Crew is joined by special guest and freelance writer Michael Koczwara. Michael was at E3 and he shares his hands on experience from the show floor as we discuss how the conference has changed over the years and where we see it heading in the future. Michael's Twitter Michael's Website Tune in!
Episode 84: E3 2019 Reactions!
June 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down E3! We talk about everything that has us excited and what has left us a little disappointed and underwhelmed. Tune in!
Episode 83: We Sprung a Leak! - We Discuss Leaks Surrounding E3, When Do They Become Spoilers? Pokémon Sword & Shield News, Destiny 2 Updates, Kojima on Death Stranding
June 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses leaked information surrounding E3 and when it crosses over into full-on spoiler territory. In Patch Notes, we discuss the Pokémon Shield and Sword Direct, Kojima's thoughts on what genre Death Stranding fits into, and Destiny 2 new content updates! Tune in!
Episode 82: E3 2019 Predictions and Pipe Dreams!
June 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks all about their E3 2019 predictions and pipe dreams. We are joined by special guest Neil Rivera for this fun-filled episode! Tune in!
Episode 81: Was it Good for You? - We Discuss What Makes a Good Ending, and We Listen to Multiple Listener Voicemails!
May 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down endings in games and what elements make up a satisfying conclusion. We also plays multiple listener voicemails and discuss what the community has on their minds! Tune in!
Episode 80: Worth the Money? - We Discuss DLC's and Expansions, Touching on What Makes a DLC Good and Worth the Price, Red Dead Online Updates, Ubisoft Delays Skull and Bones
May 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down DLC and Expansion content that has been worth the price of admission. We also discuss updates to Red Dead Online, Ubisoft delaying Skull and Bones, and Ubisoft announcing they'll have three AAA titles this year. Tune in! Red Dead Online update article
Episode 79: Who's the Boss? - We Discuss Memorable Boss Fights in Games and What Made Them so Great, We Also Discuss Senator Hawley's MTX Bill Proposal
May 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses some of their favorite boss fights and what it was that made them so memorable. We also chat about Senator Hawley's bill proposal to regulate loot boxes and micro transactions. Tune in! Patch Notes article: https://kotaku.com/u-s-senator-introduces-bill-to-ban-loot-boxes-and-pay-1834612226
Episode 78: Twitch Trends - The Crew Talks Popular Games on Twitch and "Predicts" the Next Trend, Sea of Thieves Update, and Blizzard Not Attending Gamescom
May 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about the appeal of the top viewed Twitch games, as they dive into some statistics. We also attempt, as only we know how, to predict what could possibly challenge the Twitch champ, Fortnite. In Patch Notes, we talk about Sea of Thieves updates, Blizzard not attending Gamescom, and Ronda Rousey in MK 11. Tune in! articles used for statistics: https://dotesports.com/apex-legends/news/apex-viewership-on-twitch-fallen-last-two-months https://ww...
Episode 77: Why Game Trailers Entice Us - The Crew Breaks Down What Game Trailers Add to Our Experience, Overwatch Updates, and Paying Tribute to 30 Years of GameBoy
April 29, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses what they enjoy about Game Trailers. We also chat about updates to Overwatch, Days Gone DLC, and we pay tribute to 30 years of Nintendo GameBoy. Tune in!
Episode 76: Console Wars Continue! - News on the PS5, Xbox One S All Digital, and Indie Spotlight on Islanders, Supraland, and SuperCrome
April 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about the news on the PS5 stemming from the Mark Cerny interview with Wired (link below), Microsoft's announcement of their disc-less Xbox One S, and we shine the Indie Spotlight on Islanders, Supraland, and SuperCrome! Also we try a new first segment where we may or may not have created an awesome game starring Jeff Goldblum. Tune in! Wired Interview - https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/
Episode 75: The Good, The Bad, & The Morally Ambiguous - The Crew Talks Moral Ambiguity in Characters and Games, New update for WoW, and no Troy Baker in Borderlands 3
April 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew talks about what is so appealing about morally ambiguous characters and games. In Patch Notes, they talk about Troy Baker not reprising his role as Rhys in Borderlands 3, new updates coming for World of Warcraft, and the latest event for Overwatch. Tune in!
Episode 74: Borderlands 3 and Loot Shooters - Indie Spotlight on Anew, Risk of Rain 2, Necrosphere, and Overwhelm
April 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBIn this episode The Plus One Player Crew talks all about loot shooters after the reveal of Borderlands 3. They take a look at how these games separate themselves in a saturated market, and what makes Borderlands so unique. They also do another Indie Spotlight where they discuss their time with Anew, Risk of Rain 2, Necrosphere, and Overwhelm. Tune in!
Episode 73: PAX East 2019 Recap!
April 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week, for the first time ever, Matt, Kate, and Steve record an episode in the same room! We went to PAX East in Boston over the weekend, played some incredible games, talked to some talented developers, and met some awesome, new friends! Tune in as we talk about our hands on experiences with games like Days Gone, Falcon Age, Layers of Fear 2, Warsaw, Tunic, The Messenger "Picnic Panic" DLC, and many more!
Episode 72: Google Stadia & The Nindies - We Discuss the Google Stadia Announcement, The New Games Shown at Nintendo's Nindies, And a Spotlight on Pacify
March 27, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 61.3 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the Google Stadia announcement as well as all of the new games shown during Nintendo's Nindies. We also debut a new "Indie Spotlight" segment where we discuss Pacify. Tune in!
Episode 71: On The Side - Our Favorite Side Activities in Games, Gearbox Teases PAX East Announcements, and Lady Gaga in Cyberpunk 2077
March 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn this episode The Plus One Player Crew discusses their favorite side activities in games and what makes them so enjoyable. We also discuss Gearbox teasing some PAX East announcements, and Lady Gaga is rumored to be appearing in Cyberpunk 2077. Tune in!
Episode 70: An Ode To Switch - Our Definitive Top 10 List of Switch Games, EA Ditches Their E3 Press Conference, and A Disc-less Xbox
March 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew celebrates the two year anniversary of the Nintendo Switch by putting together their definitive top 10 list of Switch games. They also discuss EA ditching their E3 press conference, and the possibility of a disc-less Xbox. Tune in!
Episode 69: On The Level - The Crew Discusses Level Design in Games as well as Their Favorites, and THQ Nordic's PR Debacle
March 06, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses level design in games while talking about some of their favorites. They also chat about the recent PR debacle over at THQ Nordic. Tune in! Steve's Patch Notes article
Episode 69: On The Level - The Crew Discusses Level Design in Games as well as Their Favorites, and THQ Nordic's PR Debacle
March 06, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses level design in games while talking about some of their favorites. They also chat about the recent PR debacle over at THQ Nordic. Tune in! Steve's Patch Notes article
Episode 68: Failure to Launch - The Crew Discusses Why So Many Games Struggle at Launch, and the Rumor of Xbox Game Pass Coming to Switch
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down why games struggle at launch and what we as consumers should expect moving forward. We also discuss the latest updates to Red Dead Online, and the rumor that Xbox Game Pass could be coming to the Switch! Tune in!
Episode 67: Game Mechanics We Love! - The Crew Discusses the Game Mechanics that Make Our Gaming Lives Better, also Amy Hennig's DICE Interview, Hollow Knight Gets a Sequel
February 20, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the gaming mechanics that have made their gaming lives better! They also discuss Amy Hennig's interview from the DICE Summit, and Hollow Knight gets a sequel announcement. Tune in! Amy Hennig article from Patch Notes
Episode 66: Influential Games! - The Crew Discusses Games That Have Personally Influenced Them, A Discussion On Apex Legends, and Activision Blizzard Layoffs
February 13, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn Episode 66 The Plus One Player Crew discusses games that have been the most influential to them in their lives. They also discuss Apex Legends and all of its early success, as well as the layoffs surrounding Activision Bizzard. Tune in!
Episode 65: Games & Their Inspiration - A Discussion On Where Games Draw Inspiration From and Fair Comparisons, also Discuss Quantic Dream And NetEase
February 06, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses where games draw their inspiration from and what constitutes a fair comparison among games. This was sparked by Anthem's comparisons to Destiny 2. We also discuss Quantic Dream going multi-platform and more Fallout 76 woes. Tune in!
Episode 64: Love is in the Air! - The Crew Breaks Down Romance in Games, Discuss Anthem Adding a Social Hub, and Fallout 76 PVP Update
January 30, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down Romance in video games. They discuss some of their favorites, what they like, what they don't like, and what they like to see more of in the future. During Patch Notes, we take a look at Anthem adding a Social Hub after the fact, and Fallout 76's new PVP update. Tune in!