The Thoughts & Players Podcast
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Thoughts & Players is a weekly podcast where three lifelong gamers (David, Cory, and Jeremy) give their unique and bold opinions on the latest gaming news and trends.
There are no strings attached or loyalties to protect - just gamers talking about games!
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Episodes
The Live Service & Console Con | Lvl. 97
February 21, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 99 MBWelcome to Level 97 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy talk about how major updates in live service games can mess up your vibe and how console gaming is becoming a con. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
4 Greatest PlayStation Games of All-Time | Lvl. 96
February 07, 2024 11:30 - 37 minutes - 51 MBWelcome to Level 96 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! The original PlayStation, PSX, is a legend. For many, it is a transition from childhood gaming into adolescence and more mature adventures. For others, it is the genesis of their gaming journey. In this episode, the gang crowns the 4 greatest PlayStation games. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook ...
Palworld Is Better Than Pokémon | Lvl. 95
January 31, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBPalworld is the hottest game in the zeitgeist right now. But is it better than Pokémon? Yes... at least right now. In this Palworld-centric episode, the gang talks about their experience with the game and adds some of their commentary about some of the stories around this breakout game that many call "Pokémon With Guns". Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook ...
Our Top 4 Original Xbox Games of All-Time! | Lvl. 94
January 24, 2024 11:30 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBWelcome to Level 94 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! The OG Xbox is near and dear to many gamers' hearts, including ours. In this episode, the gang debates which games belong on the Mount Rushmore of the top 4 original Xbox games of all time! Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
Nintendo Switch 2 & Rising Game Prices | Lvl. 93
January 17, 2024 11:25 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBWelcome to Level 93 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy wonder how long Nintendo can find success solely on the power of their games in a growing mobile gaming marketplace, and how gamers can fight back against publishers trying to milk them for everything they have. Topics Intro What We're Playing How Will Nintendo Compete in the Growing Mobile Gaming Market? How Can Gamers Fight Back Against Predatory Pricing? Final Thoughts (Extended) Outro Suppor...
New Year & Nightmare Steve Harvey | Lvl. 92
January 09, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWelcome to Level 92 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this New Year episode, the gang talks about what gaming will look like in 2024, what upcoming games should have the most hype, and whether IP/Brand-based games are starting to lose their luster. Oh... and we get another guest appearance from Steve Harvey! Topics Intro What We're Playing What Will Gaming in 2024 Be For You? What Upcoming Games Should Have the Most Hype? Are IP/Brand Games Losing Their Luster? Gametime! Gamerly ...
2023 Games of the Annual | Lvl. 91
December 27, 2023 11:30 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBWelcome to the highly anticipated 2023 Games of the Annual episode! Join the gang as they celebrate the standout titles that defined this remarkable year, and some honorable mentions that didn't make it. Remember the rules, any games played for the first time in the year can make the list, so technically a 15-year-old game can win. It's ridiculous, but that's the show. Enjoy! Topics Intro Honorable Mentions Games of the Annual Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/u...
The Day Before & Racist Grandpas | Lvl. 90
December 21, 2023 18:26 - 1 hour - 116 MBWelcome to Level 90 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang talks about Sega and what old games they'd want brought back, whether they would rather live in a world with only sequels or original ideas, and which game developers they no longer trust. Topics Intro What We're Playing Games We Want Brought Back Would You Rather: Only Sequels or Original Ideas? Developers We No Longer Trust Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patr...
Thinkin' Bout The Holidays | Lvl. 89
December 11, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBWelcome to Level 89 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this special holiday episode, the gang talks about what gaming trends they're thankful for, what games would make the perfect gifts, and their gaming resolutions! Topics Intro Thanksgaming Merry Giftmas Gaming Resolutions Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tikt...
2023 Game Awards Predictions | Lvl. 88
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBWelcome to Level 88 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the crew gives their predictions for what will happen at the 2023 Game Awards. The guys also play another round of Legally Guessin'. Topics Intro What We're Playing Game Awards Predictions Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter ...
Mount Rushmore of Nintendo Gamecube | Lvl. 87
November 24, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBThe Nintendo GameCube was an awesome console and one of Nintendo's last efforts that saw it prioritize some type of power within its hardware over portability and gimmickry. But along with their awesome hardware were some even more awesome games. In this episode, the gang debates which games belong on the Nintendo GameCube's Mount Rushmore. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook...
Grand Theft Auto & Spiderman 2 | Lvl. 86
November 15, 2023 11:10 - 1 hour - 113 MBWelcome to Level 86 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory gives his takeaways from Spiderman 2, and the gang talks about GTA 6, Xbox's choice on third-party accessories, and navigating gaming disappointment. Topics Intro What We're Playing Cory Talks Spiderman 2 Xbox Bans Third Party Accessories Navigating Gaming Disappointment Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.y...
Mount Rushmore of Sega Genesis | Lvl. 85
November 01, 2023 10:30 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBThe Sega Genesis is iconic and managed to go toe-to-toe with Nintendo's various juggernauts. In this episode, the gang debates which 4 games belong on the Mount Rushmore of the Sega Genesis. Topics Intro [0:35] Mount Rushmore of Nintendo 64 [2:50] Final Thoughts [50:00] Outro [54:37] Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
Dying Game Franchises | Lvl. 84
October 25, 2023 10:31 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWelcome to Level 84 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang lists their favorite movement/traversal in games, which of their favorite game franchises seem to be dying, and some of their favorite gaming characters. Topics Intro What We're Playing Favorite Movement/Traversal in Games Dying Game Franchises Favorite Character from a Franchise You Don't Care About Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Wa...
Mount Rushmore of Nintendo Gameboy | Lvl. 83
October 18, 2023 09:30 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBWe're back on the mountain trail with Nintendo, and this time we're talking Gameboy. That's right, in this episode, the gang tries to navigate the labyrinth of their earliest gamer memories as they debate what four games make the Nintendo Gameboy's Mount Rushmore. Topics Intro Mount Rushmore of Nintendo Gameboy Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook ...
Pure Uncut Gaming Heroin | Lvl. 82
October 11, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome to Level 82 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang chats about gaming purgatory, how to cure the post-game blues, and what non-combat game has their favorite combat (thanks David). The gang also plays another round of Legally Guessin'. Topics Intro What We're Playing Your Gaming Purgatory Curing Post-Game Blues Favorite Combat in a Non-Combat Game Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch...
Mount Rushmore of Sega Dreamcast | Lvl. 81
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBThe story of the Sega Dreamcast is one of good vibes and dashed dreams. In this episode, the gang reminisces over Sega's ill-fated masterpiece as they debate what four games make the Sega Dreamcast's Mount Rushmore. Topics Intro [0:00] Mount Rushmore of Sega Dreamcast [2:42] Final Thoughts [39:22] Outro [43:52] Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok In...
Starfield's Here & Shadow's Racist | Lvl. 80
September 27, 2023 11:11 - 1 hour - 109 MBWelcome to Level 80 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy gives his impression of Starfield, the gang confesses their toxic gamer traits, and a debate breaks out as to what products video game characters would endorse if they were influencers. Topics Intro What We're Playing Jeremy Talks Starfield Toxic Gamer Traits Video Game Character Influencers Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on ...
Mount Rushmore of Nintendo 64 | Lvl. 79
September 22, 2023 11:30 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBWelcome to Level 79 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! The title explains it all, in this episode, the gang debates what four games make the Mount Rushmore of the Nintendo 64. Topics Intro Mount Rushmore of Nintendo 64 Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
Beefin' With Applebee's | Lvl. 78
September 18, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBWelcome to Level 78 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang lists the games of all time, reminisces about the first game they ever beat, and talks about buying a game at first sight. Also, the guys debut a new game segment. Topics Intro What We're Playing One of the Games of All-Time What Was the First Game You Beat? Buying a Game at First Sight Gametime! Name That Game Final Thoughts (Applebee's Story) Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 ...
Keyboard and Mouse is Embarrassing | Lvl. 77 - PvP Edition
September 12, 2023 10:30 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome to Level 77 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this Overrated-Underrated-themed episode, Cory holds as David and Jeremy debate whether we're in a golden age of RPGs, if corporate gaming reviews matter, will 2023 is the best year of this console generation, and more! Topics Intro Customized Game Consoles Professional Corporate Game Reviews We're in the Golden Age of RPGs 2023 Will be the Best Year of this Console Gen Mystery Question Final Thoughts Outro Sup...
Ubisoft is the Worst | Lvl. 76
August 31, 2023 10:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome to Level 76 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang wonders if it's okay not to beat games, talk about their favorite gaming merch, what AAA publisher is the worst and much more! Topics Intro What We're Playing Movie Talk Is It Okay Not To Beat A Game? Have You Ever Felt Sad Beating A Game? What's Our Favorite Gaming Merch? Who Is The Worst AAA Publisher (It's Ubisoft) Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com...
Peanut Butter Bacon Time! | Lvl. 75 - PvP Edition
August 22, 2023 20:29 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBWelcome to Level 75 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, David holds court as Cory and Jeremy debate if achievements and trophies help or hurt video games, if the gaming industry is oversaturated, can another IP create something like Pokémon Go, and more! Topics Intro Is the Gaming Industry Oversaturated? What Hobby Would Be Better Than Gaming Stats? What IP Can Replicate Pokémon Go's Success? Did Achievements Add to Games or Hinder Them? Mystery Question ...
Norland & Non-Human Biologics | Lvl. 74
August 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 114 MBWelcome to Level 74 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang talks about what games they're playing, their favorite alien-related games, games they love but never mention, and more! Topics Intro What We're Playing Our Favorite Alien-related Games What Games Have We Never Mentioned? Our Favorite Indies of the Thoughts & Players Era Gametime! What's the Meta? Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://ww...
David Hates the Elderly | Lvl. 73 - PvP Edition
July 31, 2023 10:31 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBWelcome to Level 73 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, Cory holds court as David and Jeremy debate how long a game's lifecycle should be, what exclusive IP should replace Halo as Xbox's flagship franchise, if another video game crash is around the corner and more! Topics Intro How Long Should a Game's Lifecycle Be? What IP Replaces Halo as Xbox's Flagship Franchise? What Activision Blizzard Games Should Xbox Make Exclusive? Are We Headed for Another Video...
Ready Player None | Lvl. 72
July 25, 2023 18:34 - 1 hour - 123 MBWelcome to Level 72 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy discuss the games that defined their PC gaming experience, what games deserve a spiritual successor, and whether there will ever be a Ready Player One? Topics Intro What We're Playing Games That Defined Our PC Gaming Experience What Games Deserve a Spiritual Successor? Will There Ever Be A Ready Player One-type Game? Gametime! Legally Guessing Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon |...
David Is Wakanda A Wildcard | Lvl. 71 - PvP Edition
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBWelcome to Level 71 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, Jeremy holds court as David and Cory debate whether the newly announced Black Panther game is a smart move, what game genre benefits most from great music, what game console has the most timeless design, and more! Topics Intro Is a Black Panther video game a smart move for EA and Marvel? Playstation will withhold PS6 info from Activision - Smart or Bitter? What game genre benefits most from great music...
Black Down Memory Lane | Lvl. 70
July 10, 2023 18:34 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBWelcome to Level 70 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy talk about their favorite game demos, what music they'd see performed live, and what games give them happy thoughts. Topics Intro What We're Playing Our Favorite Games Demos Game Music We'd See Live Games That Give Us Happy Feelings Gametime! Gamerly Grued Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplay...
The Nice Episode | Lvl. 69
July 05, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour - 106 MBWelcome to Level 69 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this special episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy talk about the podcast, where it came from, what it is now, and where we want it to go in the future. Topics Intro Classic Movies and Music... Who Cares? Old Podcast Segments The Present Podcast and What We're Playing What We Want the Podcast in the Future Gametime! Legally Guessing Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | ht...
Starfeelin' It Right About Now | Lvl. 68
June 20, 2023 20:10 - 1 hour - 105 MBWelcome to Level 68 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy think about what job they would want in gaming, whether extended game directs are good for games, and what it takes for us to give a game 10 out 10! Topics Intro What We're Playing Our Dream Job in Gaming Are Extended Directs Good for Games? What Is A 10/10 Game To Us? Gametime! Fast As You Can Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube ...
We're Gaming By the Kilo | Lvl. 67 - PvP Edition
June 12, 2023 18:44 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBWelcome to Level 67 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, Cory holds court as David and Jeremy debate how much is too much to spend on video games, who should enter the game console race, whether AAA titles should be digital-only games and more! Topics Intro Should Sequels Try to Be More Unique for Familiar How Much is Too Much to Spend on a Video Game? AAA Games Being Digital Only? What Company Should Make a Gaming Console? Mystery Question Final Thoughts...
More Zelda and Fat Guy Pride | Lvl. 66
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBWelcome to Level 66 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Cory, David, and Jeremy talk more about Zelda, games they've played that should've been canceled, and if being fit makes you a better gamer! Topics Intro What We're Playing Cory Gushes over Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom What Games Have We Played That Should've Been Canceled? Does Being Fit Make You a Better Gamer? Gametime! Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 ...
We're Gatekeepin' it Real | Lvl. 65 - PvP Edition
May 30, 2023 16:20 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBWelcome to Level 65 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PvP Edition! In this episode, David holds court as Cory and Jeremy debate MK1, gaming for kids, are mobile gamers really gamers and more! Topics Intro Mk1 Announced - Naming in Modern Gaming Are Mobile Gamers... Gamers? Is Gaming good, bad, or neutral for kids? Gaming Merchandise - Too much or not enough? Mystery Question Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@t...
Zelda is so Over... Watch | Lvl. 64
May 22, 2023 20:36 - 1 hour - 111 MBWelcome to Level 64 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David, Cory, and Jeremy talk about the newest Zelda, Overwatch 2 canceling its PvE mode, and our favorite video game acting performances! Topics Intro Why Haven't We Bought the Newest Zelda? Blizzard Cancels PvE for Overwatch 2 Our favorite acting performances in games Legally Guessin' Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thought...
Making Sense of Gamestop and Xbox | Lvl. 63
May 15, 2023 17:07 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBWelcome to Level 63 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy question if brick-and-mortar game stores like GameStop are relevant anymore, as well as try to figure out what the heck Phil Spencer and Xbox's plans are for the future! Topics Intro What We're Playing Is GameStop Relevant? Where is Xbox Going? Final Thoughts? Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Watch Us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsplayers Follow Us On th...
Xbox is RedFallin' Apart | Lvl. 62
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBWelcome to Level 62 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the guys try to figure out what went wrong with RedFall and Xbox, how AI can impact gaming for the worse, and what our real-life RPG stats would be. We also play a game of What's the Meta? Topics Intro What We're Playing What is Going on with RedFall and Xbox? Will AI take over Gaming? What would be our RPG stats? Gametime! What's the Meta? Final Thoughts Outro Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=8625404...
Split Screens & The Cody of Honor | Lvl. 61
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBWelcome to Level 61 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PVP Edition! In this episode, special guest Cody sits in to judge as the gang debates whether turn-based RPGs have any staying power, whether game console lifespans are too long, game remakes/remasters, and more! Topics Intro Is there a mainline future for the turn-based RPG genre? Are console lifespans too high or too low? Are game remakes/remasters good, or are there too many too quickly? Should split-screen gaming make a comeba...
Gaming For the Past & the Future | Lvl. 60
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBWelcome to Level 60 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang discusses if they've ever revisited an old game to find out nostalgia got the better of them, how they go about beating their backlog of games, and what new releases they're looking forward to playing! Topics Intro What Games We're Playing Have You Ever Replayed an Old Game and Found It Not As Good As You Remember? How Do You Jump Back Into and Beat Your Backlog of Games? What New Release Games Are You Loo...
Josh, Jury, and Executioner | Lvl. 59 (PvP Edition)
April 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBWelcome to Level 59 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PVP Edition! In this episode, special guest judge Big Beard Josh sits in as the gang debates the best worst feature in gaming, which games genre simply shouldn't exist, and much more! Topics Intro What is the Best Worst Feature that Helped Gaming? What Do We Think is the Biggest Problem in the Gaming Industry? What Makes Video Games Rewarding to Compete in Today's Time? What Genre of Games Should Disappear from Gaming? Mystery Qu...
Chat GPT Possesses David | Lvl. 58
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWelcome to Level 58 of the Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang talks about some of their favorite openings to a video game, what games they ended up liking more than they expected, and what video game was their first to hit 1,000 hours played. The guys play a round of Legally Guessin'. Oh, and Cory is wrong again... maybe the most wrong ever? Timestamps Intro [0:00] What Games We're Playing [02:47] David Gets Possessed by Chat GPT (Audio Issues) [11:10] Greatest Video ...
Jeremy Makes a More Terrible Mistake | Lvl. 57 (PvP Edition)
April 03, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBWelcome to Level 57 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast - PVP Edition! In this episode, the gang debates which console had the greatest launch title, whether Microsoft can return to the glory days of the Xbox 360, what video game movie adaptation deserves a remake, and more! Oh... and Jeremy makes a terrible - no, devastating decision. Topics Intro What Console Had the Best Launch Title? Can Xbox Ever Recapture Its 360 Glory Days? What Video Game Movie Deserves a Remake? Are Live Ser...
Achievements, Awesome Moments, and Good Vibes | Lvl. 56
March 27, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 134 MBWelcome to Level 56 of the Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the gang reflects on their greatest gaming achievements, the moments that made them fall in love with their favorite games, and how much music plays a role in their gaming experience. Also, David and Cory give a valiant - yet terrible - performance in this week's Legally Guessin'. Timestamps Intro [0:00] Our Biggest Gaming Achievements [22:54] The Moment We Fell in Love With Our Favorite Games [35:20] Does Music in ...
Xbox's Future & The Best Controller Ever? | Lvl. 55 (PvP Edition)
March 20, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWelcome to Level 55 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this Player versus Player edition of the show, David and Jeremy debate if Sony has sour grapes against Xbox's Activision-Blizzard purchase, what Starfield means for Xbox, which controller is the best of all time, and more! Intro [0:00] Does Sony have sour grapes with Xbox? [01:15] How Important is Starfield for Xbox? [10:03] Should E3 Die Already? [15:29] Will VR Ever be the King of Gaming? [23:25] What is the Best Gaming Contro...
Dynasty Warriors is Dead to Us | Lvl. 54
March 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBWelcome to Level 54 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the trio examines their game-buying process, discusses which games lost them as fans (eat dirt Dynasty Warriors!), and the esoteric existential question - why do we game? Oh yea, What's the Meta makes a return! Timestamps Intro [0:00] What We've Been Playin'? [02:44] What is Our Game-Buying Process? [18:07] Game Franchises that Lost US as Fans [33:20] Why Do We Game? [49:45] Gametime! What's the Meta? [01:05:54] ...
David Makes a Terrible Mistake | Lvl. 53
March 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBWelcome to Level 53 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode of Gamerbate (please help us change the title) the guys debate whether crossover games are good or bad for gaming, whether Pokemon deserves to be the biggest gaming franchise, which movie would be a great game and more! Mistakes are made, mainly by David. Timestamps Intro [0:00] Are Crossover Games Good or Bad? [03:21] F#ck, Marry, Kill, or Leave Alone - Gaming Edition [15:07] Does Pokemon Deserve to be the Biggest ...
Hogwarts Arrives, Marvel Overstays, and The Last of Us… Last | Lvl. 52
February 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWelcome to Level 52 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the trio discusses their dream games, Jeremy is tired of Marvel, David wonders if HBO’s The Last of Us show is the blueprint for video game-based entertainment, and Cory bartends a round of Legally Guessin’. Timestamps Intro [0:00] What We've Been Playin' [02:05] Hogwarts Legacy - What is Your Dream Game? [12:23] Marvel Midnight Suns - Has an IP Ruined Your Gaming Experience? [25:52] HBO's The Last of Us - What Doe...
We're Back! | Lvl. 51
February 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBWelcome back to Level 51 of Thoughts & Players! In this return episode, we talk about where we've been, what we've been up to, and our ideas for the future. Then, we jump into one of our new show formats - Gamerbate - where David and Cory debate 5 gaming topics in a quest to conquer the world! Well... get bragging rights—same diff. Please support us on Patreon Thoughts & Players Follow Us on the Socials: Facebook Youtube Twitter Tiktok Instagram
The Pains and Aches of Invisible Walls | Lvl. 50
May 05, 2022 18:38 - 1 hour - 123 MBWelcome to level 50 of the Thoughts & Players podcast. On this level Cory and Jeremy give another batch of hot takes with Overrated - Underrated, the guys finally get around to giving their valuation on Horizon Forbidden West, and Cory spotlights his favorite indie of all-time, Rogue Legacy. Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Follow Us On The Socials: Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter TikTok David on Twitch
Lvl. 50: The Pains and Aches of Invisible Walls
May 05, 2022 17:38 - 1 hour - 123 MBWelcome to level 50 of the Thoughts & Players podcast. On this level Cory and Jeremy give another batch of hot takes with Overrated - Underrated, the guys finally get around to giving their valuation on Horizon Forbidden West, and Cory spotlights his favorite indie of all-time, Rogue Legacy. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-players-podcast/id1511546230 (Apple Podcast) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3Rob3VnaHRzYW5kcGxheWVycy9mZWVkLnhtbA?ved=0CAI...
Gaming is Overrated... or Underrated | Lvl. 49
April 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBWelcome to level 49 of the Thoughts & Players podcast. The T&P gang is back from a brief hiatus and eager to talk about the PS Plus tiers, Hogwarts Legacy and more! In this episode, the guys also assess which things in gaming are overrated, give their retrospective picks for Was It Worth It, and play a game of There and Back again. Google Podcast Spotify Follow Us On The Socials: Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter TikTok David on Twitch