Thumbstick Athletes
547 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsA do-it-yourself podcast out of Binghamton, New York, Thumbstick Athletes approaches video games from the perspective of consumers, not journalists. Host Dan is joined by his brothers, Corey and Will, and lifetime friend, Eric.
Together, they navigate the world of games, the gamers, the makers and the culture surrounding them, including all-nighters and playing hooky.
Join the Athletes weekly for spirited conversation piped across the world, all from the comfort of Dan's basement.
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Episodes
Episode 120: Path of Exile
November 08, 2013 04:38 - 2 hours - 84.7 MBThe Athletes do an episode on Path of Exile now that the full version has been released.
Episode 119: Batman: Arkham Origins
October 31, 2013 04:56 - 3 hours - 104 MBEric takes the lead during the main segment this week, talking about one of his favorite gaming franchises newest release in Batman: Arkham Origins.
Episode 118: Pokemon X & Y
October 25, 2013 04:16 - 3 hours - 105 MBDan makes his triumphant return to the Pokemon universe (since red and Blue) along with Will, a much more experienced Pokemon veteran.
Episode 117: Best of the PS One
October 18, 2013 05:04 - 3 hours - 106 MBI know, I know...we skipped the Sega Genesis, but here's our lists of top PS Ones games.
Episode 116: Beyond: Two Souls/Wind Waker HD
October 11, 2013 03:57 - 2 hours - 88.2 MBA dual release episode, with Beyond: Two Souls and Wind Waker HD making up the main segment. Also, Corey returns!
Episode 115: SteamOS
October 05, 2013 03:28 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBValve had a host of announcements last week for their super popular game distribution service Steam. The Athletes, as usual, break down all the announcements and what they'll mean for gamers.
Episode 114: FIFA 14
September 27, 2013 03:57 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis week Dan, Eric and guest Billy talk about this year's FIFA release and whether it's an improvement from last year.
Episode 113: Grand Theft Auto V
September 21, 2013 04:10 - 2 hours - 100 MBIt's GTA V.....I don't really need to say anything else.
Episode 112: 2013 Fall Games Preview Part 2
September 12, 2013 05:20 - 2 hours - 98.2 MBPart 2 of our 2013 Fall games preview, covering the release of the Xbox One through the end of the year, and any games coming out this year which don't yet have release dates.
Episode 111: Rayman Legends
September 07, 2013 03:47 - 2 hours - 81.6 MBThe new Rayman game from Ubisoft, Legends, was supposed to be a Wii U title only apparently, but came out on some other systems as well. Find out what we though about the Wii U version as well as the Xbox 360 version of Rayman Legends.
Episode 110: 2013 Fall Games Preview Part 1
August 29, 2013 04:48 - 3 hours - 113 MBIt's that time of the year again, where we do a multi-part rundown of all the games coming out in the fall.....2013 edition.
Episode 109: Saint's Row IV
August 23, 2013 03:55 - 2 hours - 82.1 MBThe greatly anticipated new release of the Saint's Row series, under the guidance of a shiny new publisher. Dan, Corey and Will share their thoughts on the nutty, over-the-top action of Saint's Row IV.
Ep 108 Hangover: To The Moon
August 18, 2013 02:44 - 28 minutes - 16.4 MBSPOILERS abound in this episode, as we recap the story of To The Moon and our thoughts on it now that we have all finally played it. Once again, contains SPOILERS!!!!
Episode 108: Pikmin 3
August 14, 2013 03:44 - 2 hours - 77.3 MBThe first time we do a new release episode on a Wii U title! This honor goes to Pikmin 3, the first of a fairly solid late summer/fall lineup for Nintendo's new system.
Episode 107: Listener's Choice
August 10, 2013 05:09 - 3 hours - 117 MBSince we've been out for two years as of yesterday, we decided to do a listener's choice where we answer any and all questions posed to us by our fans/listeners.
Episode 106: Shadowrun Returns
August 02, 2013 04:31 - 2 hours - 80.9 MBWith the title being self-evident, I don't really need to go into any further detail. Get the skinny on Shadowrun Returns!
Episode 105: Steam Summer Sale Recap
July 26, 2013 05:26 - 3 hours - 114 MBThis week, the Athletes cover their purchases from the 11 days of the Steam Summer Sales, detailing games bought, played, as well as some buyer's remorse.
Episode 104: Dynasty Warriors 8
July 19, 2013 04:26 - 2 hours - 90.7 MBWill takes this episode on his back and carries us through the main segment, discussing the newest release of one of his favorite gaming franchises in Dynasty Warriors 8.
Episode 103: 5 Hardest Games
July 12, 2013 09:50 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBBad internet and a freezing laptop conspired against us this week, making the recording our Hardest Games episode.....well....hard....
Episode 102: Magic 2014
July 05, 2013 04:59 - 2 hours - 94.6 MBDespite the inherent nerdiness contained in this episode, we discuss the newly released Magic the Gathering 2014 in all its strategic glory.
Episode 101: The Last of Us/Company of Heroes 2
June 29, 2013 04:39 - 3 hours - 113 MBThe title speaks for itself, this week we dicuss the lauded PS3 title The Last of Us and the excellent PC titles Company of Heroes 2.
Episode 100: Top 10 Revisited
June 21, 2013 06:23 - 3 hours - 119 MBEpisode 100!! On top of hitting our top 10 lists again, we invited some of our previous guests to join us in studio for an update on what they're playing, looking forward to, and thoughts on the new consoles.
Episode 99: E3 2013 Recap
June 15, 2013 09:55 - 3 hours - 127 MBOur long (3 hours on E3 alone) recap on this year's E3, talking about the new consoles as well as a plethora of new games.
Episode 98: Remember Me/The Swapper
June 07, 2013 04:58 - 3 hours - 110 MBWe talk about two new releases this week in the stunning indie puzzle platformer The Swapper and Cyber-punk action adventure game Remember Me.
Episode 97: Top 5 Ambassador Games
May 30, 2013 04:35 - 2 hours - 83.2 MBFor this week's episode we pick and talk about our top 5 games that we would use to sway a non gamer over to the good side.
Ep. 96 Hangover: XBox One Reveal....Again
May 27, 2013 16:05 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBThis is the better quality recording of our last episode, which was recorded accidently with the webcam microphone instead of the usual mic/mixer. It was taken from the livestream audio, so it sounds much better but not as good as usual. The person responsible has been sacked.
Episode 96: XBox One Reveal
May 25, 2013 10:00 - 3 hours - 113 MBWith Microsoft finally having the reveal for their next gen system, we can finally weigh in.
Episode 95: Metro: Last Light
May 17, 2013 04:59 - 3 hours - 103 MBWe continue our talks on the Metro game series with the newly release Metro: Last Light.
Episode 94: Metro 2033
May 10, 2013 03:21 - 2 hours - 68.7 MBIt's just Dan and Corey this week, pre-empting the Metro: Last Light release by talking about the first game in the Metro series, Metro 2033.
Episode 93: Monaco/Don't Starve
May 03, 2013 04:25 - 2 hours - 77.9 MBFor this week's episode, riddled with technical difficulties, we talk about recent indie releases Monaco and Don't Starve.
Episode 92: Just the News
April 26, 2013 05:07 - 3 hours - 117 MBWe catch up on some of the big news stories in the gaming world this week in lieu of our original idea for a show.
Episode 91: Top 5 LucasArts Games
April 18, 2013 04:37 - 2 hours - 102 MBDeveloper/Publisher LucasArts was unceremoniously shut down after being acquired by Disney, so the Athletes pay homage to some of the better LucasArts games.
Episode 90: Age of Empires 2 HD
April 11, 2013 05:45 - 2 hours - 103 MBThis week the Athletes recap a previously streamed multiplayer matchup of a classic RTS they all enjoyed in the past as offering their thoughts on the remake.
Episode 89: Remakes We Want
April 05, 2013 05:28 - 3 hours - 114 MBAt a listener's request the Athletes talk about classic games they want to see remade, and in what way.
Ep 88 Hangover: BioShock Infinite Ending
April 03, 2013 01:21 - 45 minutes - 26.2 MBThis episode contains SPOILERS!!! on the ending of BioShock Infinite, so only listen if you've finished the game or don't care about having it spoiled for you!
Episode 88: BioShock Infinite
March 30, 2013 05:17 - 2 hours - 99.3 MBThe new BioShock Infinite is unanimously well recieved by critics throughout the gaming community, so find out the the Athletes thought of it in this week's episode of the Thumbstick Athletes podcast.
Ep 87 Hangover: BioShock Infinite Preview
March 25, 2013 01:52 - 27 minutes - 15.6 MBWe're hopefully getting back on track with the hangover episodes in discussing the upcoming BioShock Infinite. Full episode on it later this week.
Episode 87: Host's Choice
March 22, 2013 04:51 - 2 hours - 92.6 MBIn this week's podcast, the Athletes all have a different topic from the gaming world to discuss. Will wonders what he should do about Sim City, Eric wonders which game he should play next, Dan wonders if $70 games are worth it, and Corey talks about the resignation of EA's CEO.
Episode 86: Gaming 101: Controllers
March 14, 2013 03:37 - 2 hours - 72.8 MBFor this week's episode, we do a rundown of some of the iconic controllers from gaming's past all the way up to the current generation. (and even talk briefly about the next gen controller we know about)
Episode 85: Tomb Raider/Sim City
March 08, 2013 05:34 - 2 hours - 96.5 MBThe episode title says it all. Tomb Raider and Sim City are the topics of discussion this week, as well as the hot topic of the week....the dreaded always online DRM.
Episode 84: Four in February Finale
March 02, 2013 08:58 - 3 hours - 122 MBThough it was tough to finally get out, the Athletes recap their month of games they should have beaten in February.
Episode 83: PlayStation 4 Announcement
February 21, 2013 05:07 - 2 hours - 73.4 MBFresh off the announcement, the Athletes discuss the content of Sony's PS4 press release as well as offer up some insightful commentray on the subject.
Episode 82: Top 5 Shooters
February 16, 2013 05:10 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn the abscence of Corey due to scheduling conflicts, the remaining Athletes discuss their 5 favorite shooters, first person or otherwise.
Episode 81: Gaming 101: RPG's
February 08, 2013 05:58 - 3 hours - 118 MBContinuing our Gaming 101 series, we go in-depth with the RPG genre.
Episode 80: Top 5 Villains
February 01, 2013 00:00 - 2 hours - 86.8 MBAt a listener's request each of the Athletes list their top 5 favorite video game villains.
Episode 79: 2013 Gaming Predictions
January 25, 2013 06:23 - 2 hours - 95 MBIn this week's episode we offer up some predictions for the year 2013 in gaming.
Episode 78: 2013 Hardware Preview
January 18, 2013 00:00 - 3 hours - 109 MBOuya, Project Shield, PS4 and Xbox 720 are all probably coming out at some point this year, so we run down specs, possible release dates and opinions on the various consoles.
Episode 77: 2013 Games Preview Part 2
January 11, 2013 03:52 - 3 hours - 105 MBIn part 2 of our 2013 games preview, we list the games that are coming out this year that don't yet have a solid release date.
Ep. 76 Hangover: The Hobbit
January 09, 2013 02:36 - 31 minutes - 17.8 MBDan, Corey and Will get a chance to record a hangover episode finally, and it's on The Hobbit! SPOILERS!!!!!! Don't listen unless you've seen the movie or don't care about having it spoiled.
Episode 76: 2013 Games Preview Part 1
January 04, 2013 05:43 - 2 hours - 90.7 MBThe first part of our 2013 video game release schedule and preview.