Rand(Nerds);
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -A Bi-weekly podcast were two self-confessing nerds discuss games, film and other random stuff
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Episode 241 - Filming, Beer, Jedi Survivor, Foundation and other sci-fi
April 21, 2024 09:45 - 1 hour - 108 MBWelcome to Episode 241 We kick off by reveling in the changing weather and talk about our favourite time of year, Zaber has been continuing his play through of Jedi Survivor, we talk about the mechanics and the slight backlash against the game compared to it predecessor. Ram has been watching some TV shows, continuing taking advantage of his free AppleTV subscription by watching Foundation, very loosely based on the series of Issic Asimov. Ram give a overview of the series and its interes...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 240 - Crime Dramas, Rocket League, Jedi Survivor, Maneater
April 06, 2024 10:58 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBWelcome to Episode 240 We talk about our favorite criminal shows including Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino. Zaber also recommends Sons of Anarchy Zaber talks about Rocket League, a football like game featuring cars and rockets, Also featuring a not often seen split screen mode, It was a favorite in the Zabermoul house, but an update require each player to have a profile and no guest accounts has caused some consternation. Zaber has also been playing Star Wars Jedi Survivor, l...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 239 – Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarov, The Invisible Hand
March 23, 2024 12:42 - 1 hour - 127 MBWelcome to Episode 239 Zaber is unfortunately away today, so we once again welcome back Skazz After our normal rambling, we kick off talking about the sad news of the death of Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and character designer of Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest. Skazz gives a brief talk about the various Dragon Ball series and his opinions on it. Related to above Skazz has also been playing Dragon Ball Z: Kakarov. A RPG that follows the Dragon Ball Z series story line wit...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 238 - Tiny Tina Wonderlands, Kerbal Space Program, Stargate
March 10, 2024 10:22 - 1 hour - 129 MBWelcome to episode 238 We have problems saying the name of our first game, Tiny Tina’s Wounderlands. A spin off of Borderlands themed around a tabletop RPG board game. It has great voice acting and humour. Still with the Borderland staples of randomised weapons and being very silly, but now featuring an overworld. We also talk about the main Borderlands series, the back story and its up and downs of the series. Ram revisits a previous discussed game, Kerbal Space Program, a fantastic space...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 237 - Mr Prepper, Little Nightmares, For All Mankind
February 24, 2024 16:53 - 1 hour - 133 MBWelcome to episode 237 We kick off with discussing Valentine's Day, traditionally a day for spoiling the ladies, and we find out Denmark has a special day to follow up for the guys. it doesn’t quite have the same romantic name, we also find out Zaber would not skip games night for love. Ram gives us a little bit of background on the concept of prepper’s, people getting prepared for the worst case scenarios but stocking up on supplies and building bunkers. This brings onto what he’s been p...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 236 - Builder Simulator, Sci-Fi shows discussion
February 10, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 114 MBWelcome to episode 236 Zabermoul has been rocking out to some concerts going to see US band Periphery with support from Crooked Royals. He followed it up with a trip to see a band he missed at Copenhagen, Architects, with support from Loathe and Spirit Box. Not only talking about the band, but Zaber give some thoughts on the sound design. Ram has been giving out quotes and then ghosting people, as well as drinking lots of tea in Builder Simulator, a game where you get to design, construct ...
Rand(Nerds); Podcast Episode 236 - Builder Simulator, Sci-Fi shows discussion
February 10, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 114 MBWelcome to episode 236 Zabermoul has been rocking out to some concerts going to see US band Periphery with support from Crooked Royals. He followed it up with a trip to see a band he missed at Copenhagen, Architects, with support from Loathe and Spirit Box. Not only talking about the band, but Zaber give some thoughts on the sound design. Ram has been giving out quotes and then ghosting people, as well as drinking lots of tea in Builder Simulator, a game where you get to design, construct ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 235 - Golf It!, The Forgotten City
January 27, 2024 11:54 - 1 hour - 126 MBWelcome to episode 235, broadcast from a chilly UK and Denmark. We discuss Zaber musical talents and his playing history. And we get a share of music theory from him and his band role preferences. We also learn how modern technology is helping band performance. Zaber has been walking the virtual greens in both Golf It! We discuss trying out the VR mode as well as another VR golf game Walkabout Mini Golf. We then talk about IRL golfing and clubs in both the UK and Denmark. Ram has been pla...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 234 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man who erased his name, System Shock remake
January 13, 2024 17:03 - 1 hour - 122 MBWelcome to episode 234 In our first episode of 2024, TheSuffolkRam and Zabermoul welcome in the new year by discussing the differences between how the Brits and Danes celebrate Christmas and New Year, as well as some other celebrations involving fireworks. Zaber has been playing the latest game in the Yakuza series, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man who Erased his name. The plot is set side by side with Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and involves Kazuma Kiryu who supposedly 'died' in a previous game. ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 233 - Christmas Special 2023: Half Life, Observation, Game of the Year
December 23, 2023 10:28 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWelcome to episode 233 Skazz joins once again for our Christmas podcast, to discuss a couple of games as well as our game of the year. Skazz has been playing the original half-life, recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, Valve has patched the game to now have support for the steam deck. Skazz has never been a massive fan, but has gone back and really enjoyed the game on Steam Deck. Ram has been watching people as an AI in Observation. Set on a space station he as an AI has to help his...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 232 - Thief: Deadly Shadows, FGPA Emulation
December 16, 2023 10:20 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWelcome to episode 232 Zaber is unwell with ‘The Rona’, so we have a special guest: Skazz is back! Skazz talks about what he’s been up to whilst he's been away, discussing his exploit with FGPA’s (Field Gate Programmable Array) emulation. A hardware device that can be used to emulate games instead of software for a more realistic feel. He talks about a couple of devices using it, specifically looking at; the analog pocket and Mister FGPA. Ram has been playing one of his favourite games f...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 231 - Control
December 02, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWelcome to episode 231 We kick off in Rand(Nerds); tradition of going off on a tangent with Ram having a rant about metric vs imperial measuring systems and how the UK half-arsed it. Ram also talks about the joys of a full fibre connection. We get to hear a more sexy sounding danish man as Zaber has purchased a new mic, a shure SM7B with will make you ears enjoy this podcast even more. Ram then talks about throwing concrete in peoples faces and dealing with strange objects in the game Con...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 230 - Penumbra Overture, Five nights at Freddy (Movie), CopenHell 2023
November 18, 2023 17:26 - 1 hour - 53 MBWelcome to episode 230 In this episode we welcome Zabermoul talks about his time at Copenhell, a metal music festival held annually in Denmark, He talks about the bands he saw, getting pissed, and the problems of being an early riser.As well as the costs He also recently took his daughter to see the Five Nights at Freddy's film. After a brief talk about the film and its (lacking) gory content, We discuss what things scare us in both film and games, and the types of horror we like/dislike. ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 229 - Portal 2, Darkwood, For the King
November 03, 2023 09:59 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWelcome to episode 229 apologies for the audio in the episode, with our new host joining us we’re having to iron out a few issues In this episode we welcome Zabermoul to the podcast, hes guested as couple of times in the past and now back as a regular host. We kick off with Zaber discussing Portal 2, a game which somehow he amazingly hasn’t ever played before. We talk about the gameplay and humour of the game. Ram talks about a game he should love called Darkwood, but has had a few issue...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 228 - 24 hour livestream recap, Salvation
October 14, 2023 10:27 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWelcome to episode 228 You’ll have noticed that Skazz is not with us for this podcast. Unfortunately life has got in the way and Skazz has had to (hopefully) temporarily step away from the podcast. We still have plan to continual, which will be discuss more at the end In this episode, Ram has a recap of our 24 hour live stream and discusses the games we played including Escape First Alchemist, Gang Beasts, Armello, Fall Guys, Human Fall Flat, Hunt Showdown and Portal 2. With a little overv...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 227 - Kill it with fire
October 08, 2023 08:33 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWelcome to episode 227 We discuss Google vs Apple with regards to keeping phones up to date and stopping support and security updates. We also discuss why and when we upgrade our devices. We have a brief discussion on how bad we are at Hunt: Showdown and the many missed opportunities due to panic aiming we also discuss our upcoming 24 livestream, ram going mad over game engines graphics, And his bout of madness when fighting spiders in games, and the simple trick to make anything cute. N...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 226 - Meeple Station, Ghostwire: Tokyo
September 24, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBWelcome to episode 226 Skazz is back on the road with his bike after many years of non-riding, we discuss some old planned road trips and possibly of going on one next year. Ram has been causing space based carnage in meeple stations, A game similar to rimworld but with some big drawbacks, and differently not a version 1 game. We learn how many stations Ram has doomed to a horrific death via mis-managment, including lack of plumbing, sentient poos and misplaced ladders Skazz has also fini...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 225 - Call of Cthulhu TTRPG
September 09, 2023 20:23 - 1 hour - 45 MBWelcome to episode 225 Sorry for any audio issues in this episode, a mysterious hum from realms unknown upset the recording and Skazz had some fun removing it. Ram is back, and with Skazz having life getting in the way, he save us all by taking the stage to talk about an TTRPG he’s just picked up - Call of Cthulhu. He goes over the rules in depth, comparing it to D&D 5e and the strengths and weaknesses of both systems. Including character creation, combat, skill and how more RP heavy thi...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 224 - Quality of ports, AKIBA’S TRIP
August 18, 2023 11:53 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to episode 224 Ram has had a family emergency and was unable to attend, so Skazz is flying solo. Skazz talk’s about the porting of games and how techniques are used to make lower res game look better and how they don’t always work. As well as how hardware plays into the situation and the lack of VRAM on PC graphic cards causing issues The first game he uses as an example is AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, a PSP game that is poorly optimised. As a comparison, AKIBA’S TRIP: und...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 223 - Ghostwire Tokoyo
August 11, 2023 11:12 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWelcome to episode 223 Ram has been saving spirits in Ghostrie Tokyo, we talk about the mechanics of the game, what makes side quotes interesting. Ram also shows his lack of knowledge of Japan and discusses the game world and Japanese folk law. We also talk about the free update -’The Spiders Thread’ Skazz give an internet update, and talk about the joys of networking, We also discuss Ram finding a mysterious mouse and the origin of church pews Notes: Save ghost and talk to dogs in Gh...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 222 - Alan Wake, University and Reddit API debate
July 22, 2023 10:09 - 2 hours - 86.6 MBWelcome to episode 222 We talk about our university days and some of the horrible testing systems they used and poor experiences we had while there. Plus our legacy spreadsheets We talk about how much modern web design is crap and is all about style of substance. We also talk about the changes to Reddit API We also discuss TukTuk repair and how pilot know when they have fat passengers on board, Japan cyber security minister Eventually we get to discussing games, with Skazz talking about ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 221 - Discuss the submarine incident, Shapez
July 17, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWelcome to episode 221 We update our internet woes, Skazz is still suffering but Ram internet is back up and running after a visit from internet royalty. A discussion of warhammer leads to a look at the new US laser weapons systems. We discuss the recent submarine issue and apply our “expert knowledge” to the event and talk about other incidents around it. We finally get talking about games. Ram has been playing factory sim ‘Shapez’ like other factory games. It involves mining and maki...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 220 - Internet problems, Warhammer 40k 10th edition, Old Man's Journey
July 01, 2023 20:09 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome to episode 218 We’ve been suffering from internet issues, but poor Skazz has been had it really bad and its been limiting his gaming potential Ram talks about the 10th edition of Warhammer 40k that's coming out, he talks about how games workshop learnt from the problematic launch of the 9th edition and the new limited edition box Leviathan. He also looks at how some of the community is reacting and the problem with Warhammer fans. Ram has also been playing a simple 2d puzzle game...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 219 - Hogwarts Legacy, Street Fighter 6, Sleepwalker, Risk: Global Domination, VRAM issues
June 17, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBWelcome to episode 219 We check in with Skazz Hogwarts adventure and the odd endings of the games, this lead onto a discussion on modern PC hardware. Skazz talks about the recently released Street Fighter 6 game and it demanding VRAM issues with its new open world mode, multiplayer world and massive graphical upgrades. Ram has played a couple of games with a classic game from his childhood with Sleepwalker that proves rather annoying, and then RISK: Global Domination based on the classic ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 218 - Hogwart Legacy, Framed
June 03, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBWelcome to episode 218 Skazz has been playing the controversial game Hogwarts Legacy, we discuss J K Rowling as an author and her books. Skazz also talks about the love for the world the developers have for the game, the character creator and the looks of the game, gameplay and some of the content and some of it neat online tie ins Ram has been saving a spys life by re-arranging comic book panels in puzzler Framed Collection. A neat puzzle game with a few annoying points. We also discuss ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 217 - Star Wars Squadrons, Portable Emulation
May 15, 2023 07:37 - 2 hours - 85 MBWelcome to episode 217 We start with a brief talk about our exploits in Euro Truck 2, we've all been convoying and flipping over. We also talk about some of our fun expenses in left 4 dead 2 and how ram isn’t a US marine and will leave his friends behind. We also talk about why world war two shooters can be funner then more modern shooters and some complaints we have with them and as a link how we dislike modern film heros. Ram has been playing in VR space combat in Star wars squadrons. ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 216 - Call of Cthulhu
May 06, 2023 20:25 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBWelcome to episode 216 As per the norm for us, after talking a load of rubbish, we eventually talk about games. Ram talks more about the game he started last week, Call of Cthulhu, Release 2018 it is a survival horror but with an engaging story tired to it. Ram talks about the story, his knowledge on HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos, the stealth mechanics and skill system. This leads into a discussion on how to make a well designed survival horror including Ram's favorite example: SOMA, and also...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 215 - Dodgy Control Schemes, Call of Cthulhu
April 22, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWelcome to episode 215 A brief podcast this week, Skazz has a rant about control schemes for wheels, and Ram gives a brief talk about the 2018 Call of Cthulhu game Notes: Look like a promising RPG http://www.cyanide-studio.com/callofcthulhu You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 22nd April 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/randnerds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 12th April at approx 20:30 GMT on T...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 214 - Euro Truck Simulator 2
April 01, 2023 08:44 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBWelcome to episode 214 We've both been playing a fantastic game that has no right to be as fun as it is, Euro Truck Simulator 2. We discuss our exploits and Ram's 'enthusiastic' driving style. We try and get an idea why its so much fun and engaging. We also talk about why VR works so well and how it make driving an enjoyable experience. Which moves into a conversation into issues with VR immersion. Notes The greatest driving game - Euro Truck Simulator 2 You can Join us for our next Liv...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 213 - Hotel Renovator
March 25, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWelcome to episode 213 A slightly short podcast this week with Skazz having tech issues and Ram being busy. But he did get some time to briefly play Hotel Renovator. Skazz also talks about exploring some custom worlds on VR Chat Notes: Two teenage baffled by old tech Kyle Hill explains 'Impossible Colours' You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 25th March 2023 21:30 GMT On YouTube Twitch Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 29th March at approx 20:30 GMT on Twi...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 212 - Morphblade, Double Dragon Trilogy
March 10, 2023 15:03 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWelcome to episode 212 Ram has been having fun with a simple puzzle/strategy game with Morphblade, very simple rules but soon becomes a very fun game Skazz has been carrying on with his side-scrolling beat them up with the Double dragon trilogy Notes: A simple but deep puzzle/strategy game in Morphblade Three classic beat them games with Double Dragon Trilogy You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 11th March 2023 21:30 GMT On Youtube Twitch Also check out our next game ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 211 - Opus Magnum, Renegade (Kunio-kun)
February 19, 2023 13:36 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBWelcome to episode 211 Sorry in advance for the audio, Ram was broadcasting from the sticks so the quality is poor. Ram has been turning lead into gold and building production line in Magnum Opus, from the creators of Space Chem except working with more fantastical components and building efficient production lines. Skazz has been breaking into his backlog and been enjoying and old school side scrolling beat-em-up Renegade, the bastardized US version of Kunio-kun where the game was locali...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 210 - Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP, Q.U.B.E Directors cut
February 15, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWelcome to episode 210 Skazz has for a change been playing a old school style shooting in the vein of Space Harrier shooter - Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP. a quick and simple game with fun replay value. Ram has been solving a portal like puzzler with Q.U.B.E, simple mechanics and a strange story. We also discuss the real world MMO and complain the latest patch Notes: Arcade rail shooter with a hyperdimension neptunia twist with Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP And the game it w...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 209 - Left 4 Dead, Gas Station Simulator
January 27, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWelcome to episode 209 Ram has been living the dream with Gas Station Simulator. After being beat up by his uncle goons, he has to rebuild a decrepit petrol station and juggle filling up people car, working the checkout and being a mechanic. Plus occasionally beating up a kid named Dennis. We also talk about Valve's old co-op zombie shooter left 4 dead and how it holds up today. We also talk about Skazz future life as a hermit, cinema film resolution, the modern Youtube filming standard a...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 208 - Dwarf Fortress, Hitman 3
January 13, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 56 MBWelcome to episode 208 In our first podcast broadcast on New Year Eve, we have a tipsy ram and a sober Skazz, as we discuss out last games we've played this year. Skazz talks about the incredible in-depth 'colony simulator' with Dwarf Fortress. This game has been, and still is, in development for the last 20 years. Recently released on steam as the first paid version. Skazz has barely scratched the surface, but has enjoyed the game so much he even changes his game of the year! He tell us a...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 207 - Christmas Special 2022: Game of the year
December 24, 2022 23:03 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWelcome to episode 207 Ram has some thief nostalgia with Gloomwood, and talk about how much he enjoys immersive sims We pick our game of the years for 2022, talk about some honorable mentions and why we picked what we did Notes: An immersive thief like game with Gloomwood Skazz game of the year, Zenith: The Last City and Demeo Ram Game of the year Deathloop and Satisfactory You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 31st December 2022 21:30 GMT On Youtube Twitch Also check ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 206 - Mini Metro, Paradise Killer
December 10, 2022 23:04 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWelcome to episode 206 We talk about the greatest Christmas film of all time, Die Hard, discuss why older films are better, and modern characters in TV shows and films. Skazz has been been unleashing his inner transport planner in Mini metro. Still dose a better job then British rail Ram has been trying to solve an murder on an island set outside reality in Paradise Killer Notes: Mastering the underground in Mini Metro Find and bend the fact trying to solve a murder in Paradise Killer...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 205 - 24hour Livestream, Paradise Lost, Into the radius
November 26, 2022 22:15 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWelcome to episode 205 Skazz has a completed another 24 hours livestream, finishing off FF7 remake, he also played Overwatch 2 and the new monster hunter expansion Sunbreak. Ram has been exploring an abandoned Nazi bunker in Paradise Lost, A game with a lot of potential that never quite makes it. He also been playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R like game 'into the radius' and shares some of his gameplay stories. We also discuss that current state of VR, and human hardware failures Notes: Remake of a ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 204 - The Devouring, Necromunda: Hired Gun
November 12, 2022 19:05 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWelcome to episode 204 Skazz has been having more hardware issues, a springing piece of metal has bricked his £2k laptop When he hasn't been dealing with hardware issues, Skazz, along with Zaber, has been hiding from ghosts and solving puzzle in horror VR Chat game The Devouring. TheSuffolkRam has been hunting bounty's with his dog buddy in Necromunda: Hired Gun, He talks about lore issues, gunplay and poor side missions. Plus upgrading his dog companion. Notes: VR chat horror in The D...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 203 - Cryofall and dead drives
November 05, 2022 21:51 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWelcome to episode 203 Skazz joins us saddened with a PC failure so we have a trip down of memory land of PC failures. Ram talks about another survival game with Cryofall, a deep game with lots to offer but he has an issue with the artstyle. We then move into discussing different survival games. We also discuss the short-term of Lizz Trust and the evils of Landlords. Notes: A survival game that fell like a mobile game Cryofall You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 5th Nov...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 202 - Death of Google Staida, Chaos;Head Noah cancellation, Mind Scanners
October 15, 2022 18:13 - 2 hours - 118 MBWelcome to episode 202 In this episode we discuss the sad demise of the game streaming service Google Stadia, we talk about what went wrong and the good and bad part of the service. We also talk about other similar services and game platforms. Skazz then has a short rant about Valve's cancellation and subsequent un-cancellation of the release of Chaos: Head Noah, we speculate why it happened and what could be done to prevent it happening again, plus a we look at and discuss Valve guideline...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 201 - Splatoon 3, Timberborn
October 08, 2022 20:33 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWelcome to episode 201 We talk about the Queen Funeral, and how a bishop is being sent to Australia Skazz gives us a brief update of Splatoon 3, including the splat fest that is going on at time of recording, servers issues, lack of changes and a theory over how the multiplayer works. Ram has been having fun with beavers in Timberborn, he been building his wood based civilization and accidentally creating a Gulag that would make Lenin proud. he talks about his project and everyone dying ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 200 - Apature Desk Job, Splatoon 3
September 17, 2022 18:51 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBWelcome to our special 200th Episode With 200 episode under our belt, we look back at some of our great moments, and also pay our respects to our dearly departed Queen Elizabeth II Ram talk about the short little Steam Deck demo game Aperture Desk job, a very short game where you have to inspect toilets. Skazz talk about Splatoon 3, a game he wasn't sure about having put many hours into the previous games but ended up really enjoying it. Notes: Out dearly departed queen Make turrets ou...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 199 - More Deus Ex Discussions
September 03, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWelcome to episode 199 Due to lack of stuff to discuss, we inadvertently introduce two new sections, Rand(Nerds); maths and Rand(Nerds); law review from discussing alex jones ongoing legal troubles and how not to brag about getting your client off from killing someone. When them move onto a talking more about Deus Ex, including how the story line ties the games together, how the real world is catching up and some of the mods available for the original. We also talk about the Blade Runner f...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 198 - Steam Deck, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
August 20, 2022 08:10 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWelcome to episode 198 Skazz has picked up a Steam Deck and is loving it! He talk about Valves tech evolution, games support and other features and also talk about the common criticisms and complaints people are having over it. Ram has started replaying Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the sequel to Human Revolution. He talks about his issues with the game and how he bounced off it previously, and the problems with the story being forced into a corner by it predecessor. We also talk about the up...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 197 - Stray
August 13, 2022 20:30 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to episode 197 A short but sweet podcast, as Ram and Skazz have been expressing their inner asshole cat in Stray, they talk about the simple mechanics, the great atmosphere and interesting world. But also the short and simple game play and how the game mainly relies on a novelty factor Notes: Be an annoying cat and save some robots in Stray You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 13th August 2022 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube Twitch Also check out our next game night on Tu...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 196 - Miracle on the Humber, or "Just Sully it"
July 30, 2022 16:56 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBWelcome to episode 196 We have a bit of an issue, life has got in the way an impacted our gaming lives so not much to discuss, but that's not going to stop us! We discuss how theirs a you tube channel for everything including accountants amazingly, Skazz has been eyeing a new sea based office in an old WWI fort, we discuss forming a new society and Zaber flight plans to join us. We do manage to find time to discuss the next mission on Demeo, Realm of the Rat King, Ram talks about which v...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 195 - Valheim flashbacks, Skazz scrub to master challenge and Satasfactory
July 16, 2022 19:56 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWelcome to episode 195 We joined by a special guest all the way from Denmark - Zabermoul. He just returned home from having a short holiday to the UK. Skazz gives us an update on his Scrub to master challenge with some multiplayer games Counter strike, League Of Legends, Dota, Valorant and Overwatch, He talks about the learning curves of the games, online hate and the 'joys' of playing with random people. Zaber also talks about playing the same games on a Chromebook using Geforce Now and d...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 194 Goodbuy IE, The Beast Inside
June 25, 2022 18:25 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWelcome to episode 194, a brief episode this week We start this episode send a fond farewell to Internet Explorer, before discussing Ram new life as a white van man. Ram then talks about The Beast Inside, a game were you play as two protagonists split between timezone, one completing puzzles, the other avoiding supernatural horrors. The game is fun but let down with poor jumping and annoying quick time events. Notes: RIP Internet Explorer A meme to reflect out though on IE Half walking ...
Rand(Nerds); Episode 193 - Natual Skill Vs Learned Talent
June 18, 2022 20:14 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBWelcome to episode 193, we actually a gaming podcast really.... Due to some issue with Car Accidents we have limited stuff to talk about, but we'll power on regardless. Skazz has been wading into the 'debate' of natural skill vs learnt knowledge. playing some unfamiliar games, including Valorant, DOTA 2, League of Legends, Overwatch and seeing how he improves to try a prove a point. We also discuss skazz issues with Apple system data usage, the secret behind magic smoke, and the complexit...