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Chapter 24 - The Last of Us Death Threats, Monkey Island Anthology, Ninja on YouTube, NBA 2K21 $70 Price Tag
July 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBNot all fun and games this week as we talk about the death threats being sent to Naughty Dog in response to The Last of Us Part 2. But never fear! It's not all serious either. We're also chatting about game announcements (like the upcoming Monkey Island anthology collection and new titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online), MariCar's spectacular crowdfunding failure, Ninja's move to YouTube, free copies of Watch Dogs 2, and how NBA 2K21's $70 price tag might herald a rise in the standard ga...
Chapter 23 - Harry Potter RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, Xbox Series S, Mobile Gaming vs Console Gaming, Diablo II
July 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThe band is back together this week, and we've got lots to talk about! First we're covering game announcements, like the troubles of the upcoming Harry Potter RPG, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2's co-op mode, Cyberpunk 2077's PS4 sale, and Shakedown Hawaii's physical editions for Wii and WiiU (yep, you read that right -- Wii and WiiU). Next it's headline time: We discuss the postponed opening of Super Nintendo World, the new survey that says over half of Americans think playing video ga...
Chapter 22 - Sonic the Hedgehog Energy Drink, Pokemon Unite, Billy Mitchell's Records Reinstated, Microsoft's Mixer Shutting Down
June 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBRyan is cutting class this week, but filling in, we have streamer extraordinaire Donnie G. It's a busy episode full of Sonic headlines, including Sonic's new energy drink and a changing of the guard at Sonic's Twitter account. We're also talking game announcements (including Min Min in Smash Bros, Cyberpunk 2077's delays, Crash Bandicoot 4, and Pokemon Unite), ex-Playstation CEO Shawn Layden's comments about the cost of AAA game development, Guinness reinstating Billy Mitchell's records, and...
Chapter 21 - Pokemon Smile, Pokemon Snap, Animal Crossing Black Markets, Chuck E. Cheese Bankruptcy
June 19, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBFirst the bad news -- technical difficulties caused us to the lose the recordings for the second half of our episode. We offer our apologies and general groveling. But now the good news -- Red is back, and we still have a great first half of a show for you! We're talking about delicious-looking video game food, the good ol' days of the 16-bit console wars, all the new Pokemon announcements, Nintendo's crackdown on Animal Crossing black markets, and the bleak future of Chuck E. Cheese. Host...
Chapter 20 - Video Game CEO Earnings, Nintendo Account Hacks, PS5 Reveal, TLOU2 Trailer Song Oversight, Earthbound
June 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBRed is absent this week (he's off renewing his mage license), but in his place, we are joined by Bill Tucker of @theAustinot. In this new episode, we're looking at the Digital Trends' report that says CEOs of video game companies may be overpaid. We also discuss the Nintendo account hacks, the PS5 reveal event, Australia's fining of Sony for "misleading representations," the Kagawa Prefectural Government's efforts to control children's gaming time, and Naughty Dog's big oops in using a song ...
Chapter 19 - SEGA's Game Gear Micro, Geoff Keighley on Reggie Fils-Aime's Podcast, Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Sequel, Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels
June 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBSEGA fans have been breathlessly waiting for the company's rumored big announcement, and this week, they finally got it--it's the Game Gear Micro? We also just figured out that Reggie has a podcast (we run a cutting edge operation here)(*wink*). Other news includes the Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel, Forbes and GameSpot's opposing predictions on how the Unreal Engine 5 will affect development costs, and Infinity Ward's efforts to crack down on racist user names. Finally, we wrap everything ...
Chapter 18 - Kingdom Hearts Series on Disney+, Christopher Nolan's Tenet Trailer Premiers in Fortnite, The Science Behind Why We Watch Video Game Streams, Superman 64
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis week, we're still waiting for news about Sony's PS5, so for now we have to content ourselves by discussing the newly announced Kingdom Hearts series due to arrive on Disney+. We're also talking about the pro driver who got caught cheating by hiring a gamer to drive for him, the strange new Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra, the Fortnite debut of the trailer for Christopher Nolan's new film "Tenet," and the jam-packed schedule of IGN's Summer of Gaming. After all that, we'll look at the scienc...
Chapter 18 - Kingdom Hearts Series on Disney+, Christopher Nolan's Tenet Trailer Premiers in Fortnite, The Science Behind Why We Watch Video Game Streams, Superman 64
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis week, we're still waiting for news about Sony's PS5, so for now we have to content ourselves by discussing the newly announced Kingdom Hearts series due to arrive on Disney+. We're also talking about the pro driver who got caught cheating by hiring a gamer to drive for him, the strange new Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra, the Fortnite debut of the trailer for Christopher Nolan's new film "Tenet," and the jam-packed schedule of IGN's Summer of Gaming. After all that, we'll look at the scienc...
Chapter 17 - 90 Year-Old YouTube Grandma, New Game+ Expo, Game Stop Sales, PETA vs Animal Crossing, Video Game Addiction, Pac-Man
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIt's been another weird and wonderful week in the world of video games, with both highs (a gaming grandmother wins a Guinness World Record) and lows (PETA's #BlathersIsOver Twitter stunt). We're also discussing Game Stop's huge sales boost, the New Game+ Expo coming in June, PS5 game announcements due "soon," and Reggie Fils-Aime's Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. Finally, we break down the latest scientific study that asks, "Is game addiction real?" before finishing up with a look back...
Chapter 16 - Sony's PS5, Mike Tyson's New Punch Out, Reggie Fils-Aime to Spin Master Corp, Illumination's Super Mario Movie, Sega Saturn
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThe news this week was all about the PS5, and we're discussing all the headlines! But first, we're talking Mike Tyson's cannabis company and his dreams for a Punch Out!! revival, Reggie Fils-Aime's announcement that he's joining the board of Spin Master Corp., Nintendo's report that the Switch is half-way through its life cycle, the Illumination animated Super Mario movie, and yet more lawsuits from Billy Mitchell. Finally, we wrap up the show with a look back at the Sega Saturn on the conso...
Chapter 15 - Summer Game Fest, Billy Mitchell's Lawsuit, PewDiePie's YouTube Deal, XBox Controller Drift, The Last of Us Part 2 Leaks, Cyberpunk 2077 Character Customization, Breath of Fire III
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIt's been a weird week for news! Billy Mitchell is heading to court to defend his record and his honor--along with XBox, which is being sued for controller drift. We're also discussing the rumor mill that is the TLOU Part 2 leak disaster, PewDiePie's exclusive deal with YouTube, the impossibility of ranking the Super Mario library, and how Cyberpunk 2077's character maker lets you customize...well, basically everything. Finally, we cap off the show with a discussion of Breath of Fire III on ...
Chapter 14 - The Last of Us Part 2 Leaks (SPOILER FREE), Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Uncharted Movie, EA Partnership with Stadia, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
May 01, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBFirst thing's first: we are NOT sharing spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2. But we are discussing spoiler culture in light of the newly leaked cut-scenes for Naughty Dog's highly anticipated sequel. We're also talking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Tom Nook's financial fame, the strange story that is the Intellivision Amico, the updated release date for Tom Holland's Uncharted movie, and the new partnership between Electronic Arts and Stadia. Finally, we wrap things up with a retrospective on T...
Chapter 13 - Super Mario Maker 2 Update, Game Stop, PS5, Final Fantasy VII Remake, the Nintendo GameBoy
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBDigital game sales went crazy in March! We discuss what that might mean for the new PS5--although predictably, Red takes us down a rabbit hole to talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake instead. We also chat about the newest drama from Game Stop, the Super Mario Maker 2 update, Jason Schreier leaving Kotaku, and Business Insider's very professional proclamation that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a dumb, baby game. After all that, we wrap up the show with a look back at the OG Nintendo Gam...
Chapter 12 - Animal Crossing's Disappearance in China, Final Fantasy VII Remake Sales, Loot Boxes, Resident Evil 4 Remake, the Best Video Game of All Time, The Disney Afternoon Collection
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBRye Bread is absent this week, but never fear--we've got Bill Tucker of @theAustinot to fill in! On this jam-packed show, we deep dive into the controversy surrounding loot box mechanics in games, as well as the role of video game critics in our modern online world. We're also talking about the newly announced remake of Resident Evil 4, Animal Crossing's disappearance in China, and our first thoughts on the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Then to wrap up, we gush over the Disney Afternoon Collecti...
Chapter 11 - Final Fantasy VII Remake, Stay Home Messaging in Games, Animal Crossing, PS5 DualSense, Smash Bros. Brawl
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week, everyone's talking about the Final Fantasy VII Remake, so we look back at Square Enix's epic franchise to find out why it's so popular. There's still plenty of news, however, like how Animal Crossing: New Horizons has officially outsold Mario Kart 8 in Japan, continued Switch stock delays, Amazon's new venture into making games, the reveal of the PS5's DualSense controller, and the UK government inserting "stay home" messaging into video games. Finally, we end the show with a retr...
Chapter 10 - The WHO's Gaming Advice, Sony Slows Down PS4 Downloads, Ryan Reynolds in Dragon's Lair, Phil Spencer Feels Good About XBox Series X, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
April 03, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBRemember when the WHO said excessive gaming is a disorder? Now they're advising us to stay home and play games during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Blue and Red have...thoughts. We also discuss Game Stop's news that they are closing 300 stores, the newly announced season four of Netflix's Castlevania, Sony's explanation of why they are reducing PS4 download speeds, Phil Spencer's statement that he feels "really good" about the XBox Series X's power and price, the upcoming Dragon's Lair film ada...
Chapter 9 - Animal Crossing Review Bombs, Game Stop's Essential Retail, Mortal Kombat Movie, SEGA's 60th Anniversary, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
March 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBMuch of the world is on lockdown--except Game Stop, that is, who thinks its essential pandemic retail. We also channel that righteous nerd rage as we read review bombs for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, educate Red about SEGA's history on the eve of the company's 60th anniversary, and humor Ryan as he tries to justify the Mortal Kombat movie as the best video game movie of all time. After that, we look back on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in honor of the game's 23rd birthday. Links: h...
Chapter 8 - Specs for XBox Series X and PS5, Naughty Dog's culture of crunch, Plague Inc banned in China, Super Metroid
March 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBRed is back and better than ever (well, sort of) as we discuss developer Naughty Dog's culture of crunch in light of The Last of Us 2. Also on the agenda are the newly released specs for the XBox Series X and the PS5, an Animal Crossing-loving grandma, Mario Legos, and the implications around China's banning of the game Plague Inc. After all that, we wrap up with a retrospective of Super Metroid on the game's 26th anniversary. Links: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/8100365-story-mode-podc...
Chapter 7 - MAR10 Day, Netflix's Castlevania, E3 Cancelled, Nintendo's Joy-Con Lawsuit, Reggie Fils-Aimé to Game Stop, Chrono Trigger
March 13, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIt's a busy week at Story Mode! Red is out of commission, but Mike from the Controller Throwers Podcast fills in to help us talk about the giant MAR10 Day celebration happening over on TheWellRedMage.com. We also discuss the upcoming adaptation of The Last of Us, Stadia's new game studio, Castlevania's big week, E3's cancellation, the ongoing lawsuit over Nintendo's drifting Joy-Cons, and finally, Reggie Fils-Aimé's move to Game Stop. Then we wrap things up with a retrospective of Chrono Tri...
Chapter 6 - Stadia, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, DC Comics Possibly Closing, Third Anniversary of the Nintendo Switch
March 06, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIt's Chapter 6, and we're hitting our stride--unlike Google's Stadia, which still only has 28 games in its library even four months after launch. We're also giving our thoughts on the surprise Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo and the sad story that is AT&T's threat to close DC Comics. After that, to mark the third anniversary of the Nintendo Switch, we share our thoughts on what makes the console great. Links: https://thewellredmage.com/2019/10/05/fight-n-rage-2019-switch/ https://thewellredmag...
Yellow (RGB) Version Promo
February 29, 2020 01:00 - 27 seconds - 384 KBYellow version promotional clip. Listen to Story Mode! It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shredrussell-1 Editing: @wrytersview Logo: @thewellredmage Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewellredmage) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewellredmage) Support the show
Chapter 5 - Microsoft's Mixer, eSports and Adderall, GeForce Now, Cyberpunk 2077, XBox Series X, Silent Hill
February 27, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBStreaming services are experiencing record growth--all of them except Mixer, that is. We also discuss esports' problem with Adderall, GeForce Now losing Bethesda but gaining Cyberpunk 2077, the crazy new specs for the XBox Series X, and Silent Hill's 20 year anniversary. Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shredrussell-1 Editing: @wrytersview Logo: @thewellredmage Support the show
Blue Version Promo
February 25, 2020 03:00 - 34 seconds - 465 KBBlue version promotional clip. Listen to Story Mode! It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shredrussell-1 Editing: @wrytersview Logo: @thewellredmage Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewellredmage) Support the show
Chapter 4 - Animal Crossing, the Nintendo Playstation, Coronavirus, Tetris 99
February 25, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe world is going nuts for Animal Crossing! We discuss the reveals from Nintendo's latest direct, plus the crazy auction for the Nintendo Playstation prototype, how the coronavirus is affecting the video game industry, and the one year anniversary of Tetris 99. Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shredrussell-1 Editing: @wrytersview Logo: @thewellredmage Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewellredm...
Chapter 3 - FNintendo, Grand Oak, Tom Holland and Uncharted, Ninja, Mario Party 1
February 22, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBPokemon is the word of the day as we discuss Nintendo's public blacklisting of the Sword and Shield leaker, plus Professor Oak's midlife crisis, how Tom Holland says the Uncharted movie will break the curse of bad video game movies, and the IRS' attempt to tax video game currency...just kidding on that last one, we talk about Ninja's latest meltdown, plus Mario Party 1. Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shred...
Chapter 2 - Warcraft 3: Reforged, Keighley and E3, Phil Spencer, PS5 prices, Battletoads
February 21, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBBlizzard's woes continue and Warcraft 3: Reforged receives some record low marks, Geoff Keighley to pass on E3, Phil Spencer seems like an ambitious guy, picking PS5's price point, and celebrating the brutal and savage Battletoads. Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shredrussell-1 Editing: @wrytersview Logo: @thewellredmage Support the show
Chapter 1 - Sonic movie, internet outrage, Super Mario Bros. 3
February 21, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBSonic and Mario, the heart of gaming. How appropriate that Story Mode starts here. Feat. Sonic the Hedgehog movie review, internet outrage, live action video game adaptations, and Super Mario Bros. 3 turning 30 years old. Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shredrussell-1 Editing: @wrytersview Logo: @thewellredmage Support the show
Red Version Promo
February 19, 2020 23:00 - 50 seconds - 645 KBRed version promotional clip. Listen to Story Mode! It's better than the howling abyss of the nightmarish modern world. Hosts: @wrytersview, @thewellredmage, @retrogamebrews Music: "Gumption" by Russell Gordon at https://soundcloud.com/shredrussell-1 Editing: @wrytersview Logo: @thewellredmage Support the show