Front Row Geeks Podcast

On today's episode, we have a discussion about the Sony suit against Tencent over a copy of a game that looks a lot like Horizon Zero Dawn - or does it?Then we take a look at Nintendo's Partner Showcase to see what's upcoming for Nintendo.

Ever wondered what happens when you mix post-workout soreness with passionate gaming discussions? Well I never did so if you did that's weird but no shame. We kick off with a hopefully unrelatable gym recovery tales before diving into a spirited debate about the Summer Games Fest peculiar timing (more like Baron being picky about it).Nostalgia meets anticipation as we explore upcoming releases, including the intriguing "Atomic Heart" sequel and a mysterious "Game of Thrones" strategy game. The conversation weaves through an impressive array of titles, from Muppet fighting games to the artistic brilliance of several indie titles, showcasing the diverse landscape of modern gaming.Highlights include:Summer Games Fest and Xbox showcase reviewDiscussion of unique art styles in upcoming releasesCommentary on the evolution of gaming trends#GamingCulture #PodcastHighlights #SummerGamesFest

FRG review highlights and the games announced during the Playstation June 2025 State of Play; discussion on Witcher 4's tech demo

Today FRG listens to and comments on the Nintendo Direct debuting to us the Switch 2 and all its (questionable) glory!

Nintendo Direct Brings Exciting Surprises and New Gaming Features!The latest Nintendo Direct unveiled a treasure trove of announcements, from the mysterious Metroid Prime 4 to a revolutionary virtual game card system that transforms how families share their digital libraries. All before next week's Switch 2 Direct!Highlights include:- Metroid Prime 4 featuring new psychic abilities and alien races- A city-based Pokémon Legends game with the intriguing ZA Royale tournament- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 coming to Nintendo Switch- Shadow Labyrinth, a Pac-Man-inspired dark Metroidvania creative genre mashup- A family-friendly digital game sharing systemThe Direct also showcased creative genre mashups, including a Pac-Man-inspired dark Metroidvania and a rhythm-based roguelike, proving Nintendo's commitment to innovative gaming experiences.Tune in to hear our breakdown of these exciting announcements and more!

Join us as we dive in each others anime recommendations - it gets a tad heated.We go over and review our viewing of "Slayers" (the first season), "Appare-Ranman!" and "The Ravages of Time".Ready to explore these classic anime series and form your own opinion? Tune in to hear our complete analysis and discover why these shows continue to spark passionate discussions among anime fans but mostly just us this time around!Catch us stream Wednesday thru Friday. Check out our Twitch page @frontrowgeeks to see our current schedule and like and subscribe here for biweekly podcasts!

Dive into the heated debate surrounding Elden Ring Nightreign as players draw comparisons to Fortnite's battle royale format. Despite initial backlash, this episode reveals how the mode actually (likely) evolved from a popular co-op mod (citation needed), suggesting a natural progression rather than mere imitation.The discussion explores FromSoftware's experimental approach to multiplayer gaming, analyzing the shrinking map mechanics and resource management systems that set Nightreign apart. While acknowledging the need for more map variety, the speakers highlight how this new format could be novel for traditional Souls-like PvP experiences.Drawing fascinating parallels to Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons and other multiplayer games, this conversation offers a balanced perspective on the mode's potential impact on the gaming landscape. Whether you're a die-hard Souls fan or new to the genre, this episode provides fun insights into this evolution of Soulsborne games.Ready to dive deeper into t

One of our favorite things to do! Review The Game Awards...from 5 years ago! Time to see what happened, what stood the test of time, what didn't age well, and what it makes excited for now.

The Geeks finally bring three new anime to the table to recommend to each other that we've slept on. We'll check back on those in the new year. We also go over some hot topics and other musings.

We return to take a look at yet another Sony State of Play, seeing some of our favorite announcements from the State of Play, as well as the Tokyo Game Show, and a couple of other news items we heard about

So missing all of us, apparently Sony had a State of Play to show off games coming for the platform. A few reached our eyes and ears in the last 24hrs, but there were some great and surprising games lined up for our viewing pleasure. But first, Eddie has to talk about transcoding media files...

Welcome to our latest slept-on anime episode, where we tell each other about anime we think others have missed or are underrated and then WE WILL watch them and come back in a later episode to discuss. We also get into some news from the gacha world.

Happy New Year from FrontRowGeeks! We kick off 2024 with a deep dive into The Game Awards....from 2018. That's right, a five-year retrospective to see just how out-of-touch the premier awards show for video games is, and what titles and trends stood the test of time!

The FRG crews runs down the games that defined their tastes in video games

While we start with a quick look at the new trailer for an upcoming Dragon Ball series, the rest of our discussion today goes into our thoughts on AI. It's all over the place. Enjoy!

What the title says - FRG watched all of Season 1 of the Netflix live-action anime adaptation of One Piece. Listen to know our thoughts and feelings.

So Unitt is acting up and Baron and Asher are joined by Itrio to talk all about it. We also dig into the Nintendo Direct and PS State of Play

On today's show we're going over our favorite (and no so favorite) announcments from the Nintendo Direct. We also talk a little about Starfield being locked at 30fps on consoles...scandal!

More gaming converage! We go over the other game news coming out of the remaining days of the Summer Games Fest, and we see what XBox is serving up with their lineup, including Starfield!

FRG goes over some of their favorite announcements from the first day of Summer Games Fest 2023