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SDGC Live 165 - Blizzard Made An Oopsie
October 13, 2019 18:43 - 1 hour - 218 MBThe SDGC crew has a lot to say (as always) about newly revealed Playstation 5 information. But first, a whole messy and uncomfortable segment on Blizzard, China, and Hong Kong! There's some other gaming stuff at the end, but who plays videogames?
Review Impressions: River City Girls
October 13, 2019 18:42 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBFinn and Derek talk about their experiences with Wayforward's beat-em-up revival River City GIrls. Is it worth your time?
SDGC Live 164 - Moon's Haunted
October 05, 2019 16:22 - 1 hour - 187 MBThe crew discusses Destiny 2's big day, as the base game goes free to play and the Shadowkeep expansion launches. Plus: crossplay and staff shakeups at Sony, and answering silly questions with sillier answers!
SDGC Live 163 - Untitled Game Podcast (ft Anthony Agnello)
September 29, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 206 MBSDGC is joined by Anthony Agnello to talk about what we've been playing, recent releases, and silly geese. Plus: news on The Last Of Us 2, and... uh... Amiibo buttplugs for some reason.
SDGC Live 162 - Game Subscription Services Aplenty
September 21, 2019 17:53 - 1 hour - 209 MBIt's a more casual show this week, but the SDGC crew still finds time to talk about plenty of new and upcoming games, plus the litany of game subscription services coming to the market. Also, we lick Nintendo Switches. We don't recommend doing that honestly.
Control Discussion – SDGC After Hours
September 17, 2019 00:21 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBJustin and Matty sit down to talk Control - the new third-person action thriller from Remedy Entertainment. In a spoiler-free introduction, learn about the game's premise and how it plays. Then, from the 24 minute mark, the pair dive into spoilers, sharing some of their favorite tidbits from the story.
SDGC Live 161 - August NPD, Death Stranding, and More
September 16, 2019 08:37 - 1 hour - 213 MBThe crew goes over NPD's monthly sales analysis for a VERY slow August. Plus, a babytank load of new information about Death Stranding, and some other various topics and questions. It was a slow news week, we'll take it.
SDGC Live 160 - PAXtravaganza
September 09, 2019 16:30 - 2 hours - 294 MBIt's a crowded house as the SDGC crew talks about their experiences at PAX West 2019, including impressions on some very exciting upcoming games. Plus, Zach takes a few minutes in the beginning to answer some questions about Gears of War 5 following his early time with the game.
SDGC Live 159 - Gamescom, but also Wario's Nipples
August 24, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 221 MBThere's plenty of news out of Gamescom over the past week, and all of that matters, BUT ALSO... Wario's Nipples. You don't need any more than that.
SDGC Live 158 - July NPD Results and Loot Crate Layoffs
August 17, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 213 MBThe SDGC crew discusses the July monthly sales results from NPD, hot off the presses. Then, it's on to sad news as Loot Crate lays off a large chunk of its work force. Thankfully, everyone still finds some time for much-needed silliness after the heaviness of last week's episode.
SDGC Live 157 - Doxxing, Harassment, and Toxic Behavior
August 11, 2019 15:20 - 1 hour - 210 MBIt's a heavy episode for a heavy week. The SDGC team talks about the ESA leaking the private info of journalists to the worst kinds of people, the harassment of a a tiny dev team that took a deal with the Epic Games Store, attempts to pin gun violence on video games, and the general throughline of toxicity and hate that exists in (but is not exclusive to) the gaming community.
SDGC Live 156 - Tariffs, White Phosphorus, and Mixers
August 03, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 221 MBA light SDGC crew (joined by friend of the show Lina Claire) discusses recent gaming news topics like sales numbers, the potential impact of American tariffs on Chinese-manufactured goods, Call of Duty's use of a horrific chemical weapon as a killstreak, and some guy named Ninja ditching Twitch to join Mixer.
SDGC Live 155 - An Easy Week
July 27, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBWith a smaller cast and a slower news week, the SDGC crew takes time instead to touch on what we're looking forward to in the fall, plus answer some questions.
SDGC Live 154 - Switch Lite and the Best/Worst Controllers
July 13, 2019 17:58 - 1 hour - 179 MBThe SDGC crew dives into the recently revealed Nintendo Switch Lite, and the advantages and disadvantages that come with the model. Will it make an impact? Also, some fun conversation about the very best (and VERY worst) game controllers ever made. Wait... did John get younger, or...
SDGC Live 153 - Being Proud Year-Round (ft Caitlin Galiz-Rowe)
June 29, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBThe SDGC crew is joined by Caitlin Galiz-Rowe from YourGeekyGalPal to talk about recent Activision labor abuse news, because that isn't getting old. Finn and Reb discuss the cutting of Pokemon from Sword and Shield. Finally, Derek, Reb, and Caitlin talk about what it means for them to be queer in the gaming industry, what has helped them, and how others can help make the gaming space inviting for all of us.
The Sinking City - Review Discussion
June 25, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBMatty and Zach sit down and discuss Frogwares' latest, The Sinking City. Set in the fictional city of Oakmont, the game is steeped in Lovecraftian dread as you, a "newcomer" private eye search to uncover a mounting conspiracy and discover a cult working to undermine your every step. The game swings big, and despite a number of missteps, still earns a recommendation from SDGC.
SDGC Live 152 - A Moment To Breathe (ft Mat Piscatella)
June 24, 2019 18:16 - 1 hour - 207 MBThe SDGC crew is joined by NPD's Mat Piscatella for the regular discussion of the gaming industry's performance over the last month, followed by a more relaxed discussion (including viewer questions).
SDGC Live 151 - The Big E3 Show
June 15, 2019 20:13 - 1 hour - 238 MBThe SDGC crew sits down for a rapid-fire discussion of each of the major press events at E3 2019.
SDGC Live 150 - Google Stadia and the PrE3 Extravaganza
June 08, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 211 MBSDGC is joined by Game Informer's Imran Khan to talk about the newly revealed details behind Google's Stadia game streaming platform, and other gaming subjects in this last show before E3. Surprises all around with this episode!
SDGC Live 149 - Call of Death Stranding
June 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBJohn, Brandon, and Jeff (joined by Josh Silverman from Constantly Calibrating) discuss the recent information drops about 3 of the year's biggest games: Death Stranding, Marvel's Avengers, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare.
SDGC Live 148 - E3 2019 Predictions (ft. Steve Bowling and Tom Johnson)
May 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBSDGC Live 148 - E3 2019 Predictions (ft. Steve Bowling and Tom Johnson) by Super Deluxe Games Cast
Rage 2 Review
May 21, 2019 14:30 - 41 minutes - 94.5 MBNearly a decade after the original, does the decidedly more punk Rage 2 make for a better video game? Justin leads a review with Brandon and Zach to discuss some of what works and a lot of what doesn't in Avalanche and Bethesda's open-world shooter.
SDGC Live 147 - RAGE Against Game Teases
May 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBJohn, Brandon, and Derek take advantage of a shorter week to go over some games they've been playing recently, like the newly released RAGE 2 and Plague Tale: Innocence. We also talk about Microsoft and Sony's recent announcement that they'll be cooperating on the development of cloud streaming services, and a maybe-but-maybe-not tease towards the next Splinter Cell on Twitter.
Paused for Popcorn Episode 3 - Avengers Endgame
May 16, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBJeff and Justin are joined by special guests Dio, Matty, and John to talk about the final chapter in the Avengers series and the conclusion to a decade of filmmaking. SPOILERS BEWARE! Watch the movie before listening. Make sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video! Support SDGC on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/officialSDGC Follow SDGC on these platforms! twitter.com/officialSDGC twitch.tv/officialsdgc medium.com/sdgc soundcloud.com/officialsdgc
Rage 2 - Impressions After 5 Hours
May 13, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBJust over 5 hours into Rage 2, Justin sat down with Zach and Brandon to discuss what's good in the apocalypse. Suggested talking points: big guns, big explosions, big muscle cars. Full review to follow.
SDGC Live 146 - You Don't Always Have to Tweet
May 11, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBWhat a weird, insane week. Rebekah and our pal Tom Johnson were at the Borderlands 3 reveal and have some opinions on what they saw. But was it all overshadowed by Randy Pitchford pitching (sorry) a fit? And how about that FFVII Remake?
SDGC Lore of the Things: Chrono Trigger
May 08, 2019 16:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThe very first episode of our new series on SDGC, Lore of the Things! Here we pick apart and examine story elements from our favorite games, and we begin with Chrono Trigger!
SDGC Live 145 - The U Word is Unionize (ft. Mat Piscatella)
April 27, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBWith most of the crew off at the movies, Brandon and Derek are joined by friend of the show Lina, as well as long-time friend and NPD analyst Mat Piscatella. We go over the monthly sales results from NPD, talk about the variety of overblown controversies surrounding Mortal Kombat 11, and then get back on the Unionization Train as news drops about working conditions on the Fortnite team at Epic Games. We're getting tired of singing that particular song, y'all.
SDGC After Hours: Final Fantasy X Retrospective
April 26, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBThe SDGC crew (joined by RPGSite's Natalie Flores) look back on Final Fantasy X and the ways it tried to change the franchise, as well as how it paid homage to its roots.
SDGC Live 144 - Hard News on New Hardware
April 20, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBThe SDGC crew goes all hands on deck to talk about the flurry of information about new gaming hardware. Sony officially reveals some specifications about the Playstation 5, but rumors and information about the next generation Xbox system(s) aren't far behind. And that's not getting into the well-sourced information about upcoming Switch revisions, a portable-focused budget version due this year and a more powerful upgrade aimed a little further down the line. No matter your brand, there's som...
SDGC After Hours: Final Fantasy IX Retrospective
April 19, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 64.7 MBJohn, Finn, and Derek return to our Final Fantasy Retrospective after a brief hiatus... at the just the right time, because it's time to talk about one of the most universally beloved (if still at times flawed) entries in the entire franchise.
SDGC Live 143 - Yoshi F***s (ft. Adam Bankhurst)
April 13, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBThe gang sits down with IGN's Adam Bankhurst with a lighthearted chat about what we've been playing recently, before diving into the heavy stuff with discussion about Bioware's recent woes. Plus: speculation and wishes for Respawn's teased Star Wars game, Jedi: Fallen Order!
SDGC Live 142 - GDC and PAX East Wrap-Up (ft Josh Silverman)
April 05, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 224 MBJohn, Finn, Justin, and Reb talk about all the news and impressions from our visits to GDC and PAX East (joined by friend of the show Josh Silverman from Constantly Calibrating).
SDGC Live 141 - Stadia, Sales Charts, & Microsoft-Nintendo Romance (ft Mat Piscatella)
March 22, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBNPD’s Mat Piscatella joins the crew to talk about February sales charts, Anthems surprising debut, Cuphead on switch and Google kicking off its game streaming platform.
Devil May Cry 5 Review Discussion
March 19, 2019 14:00 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBDerek, Justin, and Brandon talk about their experiences with the recently released Devil May Cry 5, where the game succeeds, and what (if any) areas the game falls short in.
SDGC Live 140 - The Future of Gaming Consoles (ft. The Hashtagonist)
March 15, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 205 MBThe SDGC crew are joined by The Hashtagonist in a discussion about Microsoft's changing placement in the gaming industry, and how Google might be trying to fit into all of it. Also, we talk about Anthem's apparent struggles, especially with The Division 2 looking to take what little attention it has away from it. Bonus: who makes the best burgers?
Sekiro Shadows Die Twice – Prelaunch Discussion
March 13, 2019 01:17 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBA week out from launch, SDGC's John and Zach along with friend-of-the show Sam sit down to discuss From Software's Sekiro Shadows Die Twice. The action RPG set in Japan marries the developer's tough-as-nails gameplay with more traditional western design philosophy. The game releases March 22, 2019.
SDGC Live 139 - Devil Triggers and One-Armed Wolves (ft. Shinobi602)
March 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 246 MBThe SDGC crew are joined by friend of the show, former gaming insider/influencer, and industry PR man, Shinobi602 (who may or may not look like Newman, the world may never know). We talk about his move from internet personality to gaming career man, chuckle about Nintendo's bird-tush VR headset for Switch, and celebrate the anniversary of Mass Effect 3. We also discuss the upcoming releases of Devil May Cry V and Sekiro, and how these types of games fit into the gaming landscape where single-...
SDGC Live 138 - THQ Nordic, right next to the Child Exploitation
March 01, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 247 MBJohn, Reb, Jeff, Brandon, and Derek tackle the full implications of THQ Nordic's willingness to host an official AMA on a known den of iniquity. In less upsetting news, there's also Pokemon.
Paused for Popcorn Episode 2 - The Good The Bad and The Trailers
February 24, 2019 22:00 - 43 minutes - 63.7 MBJeff and Justin discuss the dos and don'ts of movie trailers, and dive into some of their recent favourites.
SDGC Live 137 - Kids Bop 2K19
February 22, 2019 15:10 - 1 hour - 125 MBWhen Game Dad is away, the kids get to play. In a bleak week of game news, the crew carries on and celebrates everyone favorite game exec as he announces retirement. Topics include Anthem, Yakuza, executive change ups and more.
SDGC After Hours: Kingdom Hearts 3 Spoilercast
February 19, 2019 23:15 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode of After Hours, John is joined by two guest to discuss (and SPOIL) Square Enix's long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 3.
SDGC After Hours: Apex Legends
February 13, 2019 01:39 - 44 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this episode of After Hours, Brandon, Justin, Matty and Zach discuss their time with Respawn's Apex Legends, and what sets the game apart from other Battle Royale games.
SDGC Live 136 - The Most Wholesome Episode (ft. Steven Spohn)
February 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 225 MBJohn, Finn, Zach, Derek, and Reb sit down with Steven Spohn from AbleGamers to talk about the push for accessibility in gaming and how that impacts some major current and upcoming releases. Plus: Apex Legends, and a heartfelt discussion on what gaming means to us. Grab a tissue folks, this is a real one.
SDGC Live 135 - You Were Almost A Jeff Sandwich
February 01, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 219 MBJohn, Brandon, Jeff, and Justin are joined by Tom Johnson (GameRanx) and Samuel Tolbert (The Inner Circle) to talk extensively about the newly released Resident Evil 2 remake. Also on the docket: Metroid Prime 4's cancellation, and reactions from the limited access demoes for both Anthem and Dreams.
SDGC Live: December 2018 NPD Results with Mat Piscatella
January 25, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBJohn, Jeff, Justin, and Derek are joined by NPD's Mat Piscatella to talk about how the gaming industry performed at year end of 2018. It may have been a little Nintendo-heavy, but the real takeaway is that ALL of the major consoles did swimmingly. Watch for more.
SDGC Live: The Best Console Ever with Jeff Grubb and Tom Johnson
January 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 199 MBJohn, Zach, and Derek are joined by Jeff Grubb (from GamesBeat) and regular guest Tom Johnson (from GameRanx) to argue over which console is the best of all time. Spoilers, it ain't the Genesis. Also, we talk about Resident Evil... some thoughts on the remake of 2, and reports that Netflix is developing a tv series based on the property. It may have been a slow news week but we make it wild anyway. Derek throws a chair at some point. Trans Rights.
Resident Evil 2 Review
January 22, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 38.5 MBJohn and Zach sit down to review Resident Evil 2 (2018) to discuss what makes the game great after 21 years.
SDGC After Hours: Final Fantasy VIII Retrospective
January 19, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 99.4 MBJohn, Finn, and Derek sit down with GameRanx's Tom Johnson and RPGSite's Natalie Flores to discuss one of the more divisive games of the series. It should come as no surprise that opinions remain divided.
SDGC Live 134 - A Week of Disappointment
January 18, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBJohn, Finn, Zach, and Derek are joined this week by IGN's Lucy O'Brien to talk about EA's handling of the Star Wars license, why the games industry needs to unionize, and some unforunate decisions by both Ubisoft and Warner Brothers that were announced over the last week.