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 63: The Future of Consoles - Speculation of What We Can Expect from Next-Gen Consoles and When We Expect Them, EA's Star Wars Failure, Assassin's Creed Odyssey DLC Discussion
January 23, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBIn this Episode, The Plus One Player Crew speculates about the future of consoles and what to expect in the next generation, as well as when we expect to see these consoles hit the market. We also discuss EA's trouble with Star Wars games, and the contradictory nature of the Assassin's Creed Odyssey DLC. Tune in!
Episode 62: Representation in Gaming - Overwatch's Short Story, Bastet, Sparks a General Discussion on Representation, and Bungie Splits from Activision
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew takes a look at representation in gaming, in light of the response to Overwatch's newest short story, Bastet. They also discuss the news that Bungie has split from Activision, and they take a look at Amazon looking to jump into the game streaming race. Tune in!
Episode 61: Bandersnatched! - The Crew Discusses Bandersnatch and Interactive Games, Turnover at Blizzard, Soulja Game Shut Down
January 09, 2019 06:00 - 58 minutes - 62.1 MB**SPOILERS FOR BANDERSNATCH** In this episode, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the Netflix, interactive movie, Bandersnatch, and the crossover elements of video games into other forms of media. They also discuss the recent turnover at Blizzard, and the Soulja game console's lifespan coming to an abrupt end. Tune in!
Episode 60: Breaking Down Spoilers and their Standards, Activision and Blizzard Discussion, and PS Classic gets a Price Cut
January 02, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this episode, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down the standards surrounding spoilers in the entertainment industry. We also discuss Activision's influence over changes at Blizzard, and the Sony PS Classic received a drastic pay cut, sparking a discussion over what went wrong with the console's release. Tune in!
Episode 59: Holiday Cheer! What Excites Us About Video Games in 2019, and a Holiday Edition of G2KAG!
December 26, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn episode 59, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down what they're most looking forward to in the gaming world in 2019, and they play a holiday edition of everyone's favorite game show: Get 2 Know A Gamer! Tune in!
Episode 58: Crossover Game Pitch, Smash Brothers Talk, and Why Gamers Should Thank Britney Spears
December 19, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn episode 58, The Plus One Player Crew each pitch their own idea for a crossover game. We chat about which crossover games have success and why. There's also some discussion on why gamers should be thankful for Britney Spears. **SPOILER WARNING FOR GOD OF WAR 42:00 - 43:00** Steve's patch notes: "The Making of the Game Awards"
Episode 57: The Game Awards 2018 Reaction Show!
December 12, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBIn episode 57, The Plus One Player Crew breaks down The Game Awards 2018. We discuss how our predictions fared, what we thought about the winners, and which of the new games shown have us the most excited.
Episode 56: Looking Back on 2018 in Gaming, Fallout 76 bag chat, Red Dead Online Beta Impressions
December 05, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn episode 56, The Plus One Player Crew looks back at the year in gaming. We discuss what we loved, disliked, what surprised us, what let us down, and compare 2018 to 2017. In Patch Notes, we go over the Fallout 76 bag situation and our impressions of the Red Dead Online Beta.
Episode 55: The Game Awards 2018 Predictions!
November 28, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn episode 55, The Plus One Player Crew discusses the upcoming Game Awards giving their predictions on who will win, as well as who they'd like to see go home with some hardware. They also come up with some categories that far too often are overlooked.
Episode 54: Thanksgiving Edition! What We're Grateful for in Gaming, Sony Pulls out of E3, and Thanksgiving G2KAG!
November 21, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn Episode 54, the Plus 1 Player Crew gets in the spirit of Thanksgiving and, with the help of the community, discusses all that they're grateful for in gaming. Also there's a Thanksgiving edition of everyone's favorite game show: Get 2 Know a Gamer, and a discussion around Sony's decision to pull out of E3.
Episode 53: The Glory Days of Cheat Codes, Diablo and Blizzcon discussion, and Destiny 2 Sales disappoint Activision
November 14, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn Episode 53, the Plus 1 Player crew discusses the glory days of cheat codes; talking about some of their favorites as well as how they view cheat codes now. Also featured is a discussion centered around Activision's disappointment in Destiny 2's sales, and the Diablo fiasco from Blizzcon.
Episode 52: The Vicious Cycle of Video Game Backlogs, Red Dead Redemption 2 thoughts, and a major a announcement regarding the P1P crew!
November 07, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn Episode 52 the Plus 1 Player crew discusses the cycle of gaming backlogs, why they exist, and how to manage them. Steve talks about his spoiler free impressions on Red Dead Redemption 2, and there's a major announcement regarding the team.
Episode 51: Video game music, Red Dead Redemption Crunch, Pokemon Let's Go endgame
October 25, 2018 14:34 - 59 minutes - 51.6 MBIn Episode 51, the Plus One Player crew talk about their favorite video game soundtracks, cover some news from Rockstar Studio, and discuss some new details regarding the endgame of Pokemon Let's Go. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 50: Storytelling in Video Games, Red Dead Redemption 2, new Xbox features
October 17, 2018 15:43 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIn Episode 50, the Ombra Gaming Crew discusses what makes great storytelling in video games, cover some news about Red Dead Redemption 2, and talk about new Xbox integration features. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 49: Film elements in gaming, Nintendo Switch 2.0, PSN ID Changes
October 11, 2018 15:51 - 54 minutes - 46 MBIn Episode 49, the Ombra Gaming Crew are joined by Christian Puente for a discussion on the intersection of video games and film, the Nintendo Switch 2.0, and some news from PlayStation and Blizzard. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 48: Happy Birthday Ombra Gaming!
October 03, 2018 13:45 - 58 minutes - 49.3 MBIn Episode 48, Manny, Matt, and Steve celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Ombra Gaming, and take a look back at all the challenges, successes, and late nights of hard work that keeps Ombra growing! Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 47: Nintendo's Online Service, PlayStation Classic, Overwatch League DC
September 26, 2018 15:31 - 58 minutes - 49.9 MBIn Episode 47, the Ombra Gaming Crew are joined by Ian Preschel of OK Beast, to discuss the details of Nintendo's online service for the Switch, the recently-announced PlayStation Classic, and some Overwatch news from our nation's capital. Thank you to our amazing Patrons for another wonderful month of support! Patreon is the reason we are able to keep Ombra going, and we appreciate all of you!
The Spider-Man Spoilercast!
September 24, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this bonus episode of the Ombra Gaming Podcast, Steve sits down with Jimmy Good from Critical Reviews for a spoiler-filled look into Spider-Man on PS4. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 46: Superhero Game Wishlist, Spider-Man, Nintendo Online Service
September 19, 2018 16:25 - 56 minutes - 47.9 MBIn Episode 46, the Ombra Gaming Crew pitch some new superhero video games, discuss some Spider-Man news, and cover the updates from the latest Nintendo Direct. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 45: Too Many Games! Pax West Recap
September 12, 2018 05:30 - 52 minutes - 44.9 MBIn Episode 45, the Ombra Gaming Crew welcome the newest addition to the team, talk about how to navigate frequent game releases, and recap the magic of Pax West 2018. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 44: Action/Adventure Favorites, Cyberpunk 2077
September 06, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIn Episode 44, the Ombra Gaming Crew chat about their favorite action/adventure characters, and discuss the latest from Cyberpunk 2077 and Ubisoft's The Division 2. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for all of your support!
Episode 43: Video Gaming Unpopular Opinions & Hot Takes
August 29, 2018 05:30 - 51 minutes - 44.1 MBIn Episode 43, the Ombra Gaming Crew cover some hot takes (and unpopular opinions) about Resident Evil 7, World of Warcraft, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for another wonderful month of support!
Episode 41: Checking In on 2018
August 15, 2018 05:30 - 59 minutes - 57.2 MBIn Episode 41, the Ombra Gaming Crew look back on 2018 so far and discuss the games, news, and notable developments that have shaped this year in gaming. Manny, Matt, and Steve also chat about the Red Dead 2 trailer, the news surrounding Filip Miucin and IGN, and the prospect of Discord selling video games. Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!
Episode 40: No Man's Sky - When do We Forgive?
August 08, 2018 05:30 - 57 minutes - 60 MBIn Episode 40, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss forgiving studios and publishers for burning consumers. When is it ok to buy games from these companies? What does forgiveness look like? Tune in and join the discussion!
Episode 39: Video Gaming Guilty Pleasures
August 01, 2018 05:30 - 54 minutes - 52.4 MBDo you enjoy dating sims, but don't want your friends to know? Do you spend countless hours organizing lockers and closets filled with in-game resources? Get it off your chest! In Episode 39, the Ombra Gaming Crew talk about their gaming guilty pleasures, and share some video game secrets that nobody knows about. Patch Notes 7.26.18 Include: NBA Playgrounds 2 picking up 2K Sports as their publisher Discord striking a Final Fantasy server over NSFW content The future of Xbox, and Microsof...
Episode 38: The Data of Gaming
July 25, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week, the Ombra Gaming Crew are joined by The Hastagonist for a dive into the data side of video games! What genres are most popular in 2018? How many gamers play on mobile? What is the age breakdown of video gamers today? Tune in for a look at the data behind the industry. Patch Notes 7.19.18 Include: Neil Blomkamp showing interest in making a video game No Man's Sky launching its latest update: NEXT Guerrilla Games expanding their dev team to increase the pace of production Fortn...
Episode 37: Welcome to The World of eSports
July 18, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBEnjoy competitive gaming? Love watching the Overwatch League? You're not alone. Join Manny, Steve, Matt, and special guest Dr. Joey Gawrysiak for a deep dive into the world of eSports. What does the business side of competitive gaming look like? How can eSports combat toxicity? Is eSports here to stay? Tune in for a look behind the scenes of competitive video gaming. Patch Notes 7.15.18 Include: Reddit sleuths uncovering hidden secrets within the runes found throughout God of War. The rep...
Episode 36 - A Beginner's Guide to Gaming
July 12, 2018 05:30 - 55 minutes - 102 MBHave a friend who is new to gaming? Trying to convince a family member to buy a console? Manny, Steve, and Matt have you covered! In Episode 36, the Ombra Gaming Crew run through some recommendations for new gamers across a variety of platforms. Patch Notes 6.08.18 Include: Writers from Guild Wars 2 fired after calling out a fan on Twitter An open-world Star Wars game (codenamed Project Rag-Tag) may use Uncharted creator's characters Dead Island 2 confirmed to still be in development Sp...
Episode 35 - Games That Define This Generation
July 04, 2018 05:30 - 56 minutes - 104 MBIn Episode 35, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss what games have defined this generation. Which games for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC have shaped the industry? Tune in and join the discussion! Patch Notes 6.28.18 Include: Stranger Things coming to be the first Telltale Games entry on their new engine. Nintendo reportedly promising to curate and streamline the eShop Google reportedly planning a gaming console to rival Playstation and Xbox Check out the Noclip documentary about the making o...
Episode 34 - Twitch Streaming Trends (special guest Emily Barkiss)
June 28, 2018 05:30 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn Episode 34, the Manny and Steve are joined by Twitch streamer Emily Barkiss for a discussion about the current state of streaming. What challenges do streamers face whenever they go online? What streaming trends are developing today? Join in the discussion! Patch Notes 6.24.18 Include: • Internet sleuths discovering an intriguing nod to Give Me An Answer by Low Roar in the recent E3 trailer of Death Stranding • The recently released Minecraft commercial, which highlights the Nintendo a...
The Detroit Become Human Spoilercast!
June 22, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBJoin Manny, Steve, and friend of the show Kate as they breakdown and discuss Detroit: Become Human! Warning! If you have not completed the Detroit: Become Human, and intend to avoid spoilers - turn back now! This episode contains story and gameplay details from the entire game.
Episode 33 - E3 2018 Recap!
June 20, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn Episode 33, the Ombra Gaming Crew are joined by Jimmy Good from the Critical Reviews Podcast for an extra-long recap of E3 2018! Relive the hype from all the big announcements and reveals from this year's major E3 showcases! Check out Critical Reviews' Splinter Cell Wishlist video here! Special shoutout to all of our supporters on Patreon - thank you for making this podcast possible!
Episode 32 - Gaming Memories from Childhood
June 14, 2018 05:30 - 57 minutes - 106 MBIn Episode 32, the Ombra Gaming Crew share some of their favorite gaming memories from childhood. Enjoy stories about Mortal Kombat, Wavebird Controllers, and SOCOM on this trip down memory lane! Patch Notes 6.07.18 Include: The recently released Hitman 2 trailer The recent announcement from Steam regarding what will be allowed on the Steam Store Days Gone release date being pushed to 2019 As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off ...
Episode 31 - Reboots and Revivals!
June 06, 2018 06:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn Episode 31, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss reboots and revivals: which reboots were most successful? Which ones should have been left for dead? What games should be brought back to life? Tune in and join the discussion! Patch Notes 5.31.18 include: The recently released trailer for Bethesda's Fallout 76 Details on the upcoming Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games Ubisoft confirming Assassin's Creed: Odyssey As always, this episode is brought to you by Inser...
Episode 30 - Our E3 Predictions!
May 31, 2018 05:30 - 55 minutes - 101 MBIn Episode 30, the Ombra Gaming Crew play a round of Pass the Sticks, and are joined by special guest Rick Aguilar for a discussion on what we should expect to hear at E3 2018! What new games, trailers, updates will we be seeing? Tune in and join the discussion! Patch Notes 5.23.18 include: • Ubisoft announcing a delay of the release of Skull & Bones • Details announced regarding the first Sea of Thieves expansion: The Hungering Deep • The PS4 reportedly entering the end of its lifecycl...
Episode 29 -How Do We Handle Toxic Behavior in Gaming?
May 23, 2018 14:55 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MBIn Episode 29 of the Ombra Gaming Podcast, Manny and Steve introduce a brand new segment called The Glitch Report, and discuss toxicity in gaming. How do we address toxic behavior? Can we combat widespread toxicity? What about anonymous trolling? Tune in, and join the discussion! Patch Notes 5.17.18 include: • Microsoft's efforts to become more inclusive with the new Xbox Adaptive Controller • Rumored Pokémon Yellow remake on the Nintendo Switch As always, this episode is brought to you ...
Episode 28 - The Future of Single-Player Games
May 16, 2018 17:18 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBIn Episode 28, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss the future of the single-player experience. Can it hold up in a world of Battle Royales and multiplayer shooters? Patch Notes 5.10.18 include: • Popular Fortnite streamer Ninja vowing to use less vulgarity during his broadcasts • Walmart Canada potentially leaking a slew of games set to be announced at E3 2018 • BioWare's Anthem getting the Early Access treatment As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBR...
The God of War Spoilercast!
May 12, 2018 03:59 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this very special Spoilercast, Manny and Steve break down their experience playing through God of War! Warning! If you have not completed the campaign of God of War, and intend to avoid spoilers - turn back now! This episode contains story and gameplay details from the entire game. Musical Clips: God of War Soundtrack Post-credits clip: TuYasRecords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n12Q2Pj9ESg
Episode 27 - How do We Handle Early Access Video Games?
May 09, 2018 15:30 - 46 minutes - 105 MBIn Episode 27, the Ombra Gaming Crew discuss early access video games, and how they should be handled in the industry. What defines an early access game? Are early access reviews helpful for gamers? Should they get reviewed at all? Tune in and join the conversation! Patch Notes 5.03.18 Include: • God of War selling 3.1M copies in just three days, become Playstation's fastest selling exclusive of all time http://www.newsweek.com/overwatch-patch-notes-may-3-update-ps4-xbox-today-ptr-mainten...
Episode 26 - The Meaning of Relationships in Gaming
May 02, 2018 05:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBIn Episode 26, Manny, Steve, and Matt get back to their roots by playing Pass the Sticks, and have a discussion on how the meaning and impact of relationships in video games has evolved over time - and how in-game relationships can relate to those in our own lives. Patch Notes for 4.25.18 include: • Far Cry 5 topping the domestic sales charts for March games • Destiny 2 announcing it's newest Warmind DLC • Quantic Dream's legal action against French Media As always, this episode is brou...
Episode 25 - The Island of Cancelled Games
April 26, 2018 05:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBIn Episode 24, Manny, Steve, and Matt play a round of Who Said It, and discuss cancelled games, and what kind of impact they have on studios, consumers, and the industry overall. Patch Notes 4.19.18 include: • Casey Hudson's recent blog post about Anthem progress • Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 lack of single player campaign, and inclusion of a Battle Royale mode • Divison film to be directed by Deadpool 2 director, David Leitch Check out a walkthrough of PT / Silent Hills here. As always...
Episode 24 - Most Likely Gaming Trends
April 18, 2018 03:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBIn Episode 24, Manny, Steve, and Kristine chat about what trends are becoming more visible in current games and gaming communities, and which are most likely to have the biggest impact on the industry in coming years. Patch Notes 3.30.18 include: • No Man's Sky announcing plans for the 'Next' Update • Overwatch's new event details • PSVR permanently dropping its price to $300 As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purc...
Let's Recap PAX East 2018!
April 11, 2018 01:15 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIn Episode 23, Manny and Steve take a look back at PAX East 2018, and share their thoughts about all the amazing creators, gamers, panelists, and events that made it so special. Some games we played at PAX include: Detroit: Become Human The Messenger Monster Prom I Hate Running Backwards As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com! Special shoutout to all the w...
Episode 22 - A Look Back on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
April 03, 2018 21:39 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn Episode 22, the Ombra Gaming crew looks back on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and discusses what made it great, what made it not so great, and why the future of Zelda is bright. Patch Notes 3.22.18 include: • The release of PUBG on mobile, and the presences of bots • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 rumored lack of multiplayer modes • A certain YouTube celebrity making the jump to Twitch As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC fo...
Episode 21 - Why Do We Play Difficult Games ?
March 22, 2018 15:05 - 50 minutes - 115 MBIn Episode 21, the Ombra Gaming crew discuss how difficulty impacts the quality of games, and why gamers choose to push through hyper-challenging gaming experiences. Patch Notes 3.15.18 include: • Ninja's recent Fortnite stream that featured Drake • Shadow of the Tomb Raider announcement • Geralt being announced as a playable character in Soul Calibur VI As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming...
Episode 20 - Morality in Video Games
March 14, 2018 15:22 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn Episode 20, the Ombra Gaming discuss moral and immoral decision-making in games, and what the motivations behind each are. Patch Notes 3.8.18 include:• Patent filed by Sony for potential reverse compatibility• Sea of Thieves beta reception• Nintendo Direct's bombshell revealAs always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com!
Episode 19 - Showing Love to Supporting Characters
March 07, 2018 14:57 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode 19, the Ombra Gaming Crew recap the games they've been playing recently, show a little love to some beloved supporting characters, and update you on the gaming news that broke since last you spoke!As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com!
Episode 18 - What If?
February 28, 2018 05:26 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn Episode 18 of the Ombra Gaming Podcast, Manny and Steve speculate how the video games industry would have changed if specific things played out in different ways.As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com!
Episode 17 - Guess That Game!
February 22, 2018 15:04 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn Episode 17, the Ombra Gaming Crew play "Name That Game", and introduce a new segment called Patch Notes!As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com!
Episode 16 - Video Game Date Night
February 14, 2018 13:47 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, the Ombra Gaming Crew play another round of G2KAG, and set up video game characters on Valentine's Day Dates!As always, this episode is brought to you by Insert Coin Clothing. Use code OMBRA18IC for 15% off your next purchase of awesome gaming gear at www.insertcoinclothing.com!