Level 857 - Video Game Podcast

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-171: Q&A Discussion Interview With The Essex Retro Gamer! In this podcast, fellow YouTuber and retro gaming enthusiast/collector from England, Rob the Essex Retro Gamer (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCF62el4KMF5d5X3-UQ8mQ), joins as our honored special guest for a Q & A discussion interview, right after we discuss some recent news topics, and of course share the current games we’re playing!   News Topic Discussions:   China’s Tencent agrees to buy UK video games firm Sumo for more than £900m  (Reference Links)  https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/19/china-tencent-uk-video-games-developer-sumo  Valve Announces the Steam Deck, a $400 Handheld Gaming PC  (Reference Link)  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ign.com/articles/steam-deck-valve-announces-handheld-gaming-pc-2021-release%3famp=1  BOTW Fan Finishes Game Without Stepping In The Same Place Twice  (Reference Link)  https://www.google.com/amp/s/kotaku.

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-170: Failed Remakes and Reboots!! In this podcast, we react to recent news stories before discussing failed video game remakes and reboots that didn't quite live up to the spirit and quality of their original counterparts, and of course share the current games we’re playing!   News Topic Discussions:   Retro Auction Sales Are Off The Charts Bloodborne: Endless Nocturne' Coming To PS5   Sega sued for ‘rigged’ arcade machine   Cyberpunk 2077 was the #1 Bestselling Game on the PS4 for the Month of June   Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-169: Catching Up With John Donadio! In this podcast, the COO of GAWeekly (https://www.gamingaccessweekly.com; co host of the Party Up! podcast; https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-party-up-podcast/id1120959023?mt=2; video game esports journalist; freelance writer for G Fuel Energy and beard grooming connoisseur), multifaceted, man-of-many-hats, our good friend John Donadio, aka @Somebeardy2love, returns as our honored special guest host as we catch up on all things gaming, what he's been up to, future plans, and as always we discuss recent news topics and share the current games we’re playing!   News Topic Discussions:   Atari Gaming moving away from free-to-play and mobile games   Former Microsoft Employee stole $10 million in Xbox gift cards   Ghost of Tsushima director's cut controversy  Nintendo Switch OLED announced   Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level8

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-168: Retrospective God of War Chat With Media Glitch's Joel Vallie! In this podcast, (https://www.youtube.com/user/mediaglitchshow) Joel Vallie returns as our honored guest as we discuss and catch up on all things gaming,  Joel's gripes about the latest God of War, and of course we discuss recent news topics and share the current games we’re playing!   News Topic Discussions:   Metroid Dread Hype Leads To Older Metroid Games Becoming Top-Sellers On Wii U's Nintendo eShop    Sony acquires Returnal developer Housemarque, hints Bluepoint is next  Dante and Skyrim's Dovahkiin Join Smash Bros... as Mii Fighters Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered May Be Announced This Year  Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-167: Post E3 2021 Discussion With Victor Lucas! In this podcast, founder/host of Electric Playground (https://www.youtube.com/user/EPNetworkTV), the legend Victor Lucas, joins as our honored special guest as we discuss the highs and lows of this passed E3 2021, some recent news topics and share the current games we’re playing!   News Topic Discussions:   PAX West will be the first big in-person gaming event since the start of the pandemic   PS4 May Be Losing One of Its Biggest Exclusive Games Soon   Microsoft Appears to Be Rolling Out Xbox Series X Server Blades For Cloud Gaming  Marvel's Avengers Players Complain After IP Addresses are Publicly Revealed  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-166: E3 2021 Discussion With Lightsaber Samurai!!  In this podcast, fellow YouTuber, PlayStation collector and lightsaber connoisseur, Lightsaber Samurai (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Mu53NfftBXTXyrbqL6UUQ), joins as our honored special guest as we discuss E3 2021 and all things gaming, right after we share the current games we’re playing!   News Topic Discussions:   The internet had lower expectations for Capcom's E3 presentation but apparently they weren't low enough judging by people's reactions  Tekken’s Kazuya Mishima is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate River City Girls Return With Two New Games  Metroid Dread E3 2021 Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-165: We Share Our E3 2021 Predictions! In this podcast, we return from our break to share our E3 2021 predictions, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some news topics!   News Topic Discussions:   Shiva Will Join The Fight In Streets Of Rage 4 'Mr. X Nightmare' DLC Sonic The Hedgehog Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary And Has A New Game On The Way  Nintendo Sues ROM Site Into Oblivion  Nintendo Wants To Know If You Would Fork Out $50 For A New WarioWare Game Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-164: Q&A Live Chat: Ask Us Anything! In this podcast, we take a break from usual format and take any and all questions from our awesome friends in the live chat, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some news topics!  News Topic Discussions:   New Horizon Forbidden West gameplay will debut this week in a State of Play showcase Netflix Is Reportedly Exploring Its Own Subscription Gaming Service TimeSplitters is returning for a new game with several former leads  Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Is a PS4 Exclusive Remake Coming Next Week  Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-163: The Absolute Worst Box Art In Gaming History Part 2! In this podcast, retro video game enthusiast, arcade cabinet collector/scavenger/modder, devoted husband/family man, and one of YouTube's Gaming's favorite personalities, Retro Ralph (https://www.youtube.com/retroralph), returns as our honored special guest as we continue viewing some of the worst, cryptic and downright awful game box art... right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   Sega provides greenlight for fan-made Sonic titles  Ed Boon Torments Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks Fans With Fake Sequel Tease Sonic 2 Celebrates Final Day of Shooting With an Intriguing Photo  SEGA Is Exploring Options to Bring Back Its Old Franchises  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-162: Bad Video Game Voice Acting Part 3! In this podcast, the hilarity continues as we listen to some of the worst video game voice acting to date... right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   Sony facing lawsuit over PlayStation Store exclusivity  Sega, Square Enix, Several Other Companies Confirmed for E3 2021   The Yakuza Series Will Remain a Turn-Based RPG Series Going Forward   OLED manufacturer mentions Nintendo Switch Pro in investor briefing   Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-161: The Worst Box Cover Art In Gaming History Part 1! In this podcast, we view and react to some of the strangest, cryptic or down right hideous game box cover art known to exist

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-160: Q & A Discussion Interview With Retro Wolf! In this podcast, fellow YouTuber and passionate, avid game collector, Matt aka, Retro Wolf (RetroWolf88; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6kOTrI4_nc9FE6TsO5aCNw), drops in as our honored special guest for a Q and A discussion interview, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.  News Topic Discussions:   Metal Gear Solid Remake Rumor's Might be True, Says Solid Snake Voice Actor David Hayter   PlayStation Now will roll out support for 1080p streaming over the next several weeks   Police find Nintendo Switch in park, beat high scores before returning it to owners   Nintendo gives Super Mario Party a much needed online upgrade... three years later   Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-159: Favorite Single Player Indie Games!!! In this podcast we discuss our favorite indie titles mostly played on our channel, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   Former Street Fighter Producer Yoshinori Ono appears to have landed himself a new job   Sony admits it made ‘wrong decision’ and will keep PS3, Vita stores open Marvel's Avengers Creative Director Leaves To Return To Naughty Dog   Super Nintendo World Could Be Forced To Close Just One Month After Opening   Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-158: Favorite Co-Op Indie Games!!! In this podcast we discuss our favorite co-op indie titles mostly played on our channel.  (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2eBxg1DWjWjS957kEH-2g), we discuss all things video games while enjoying a few drinks, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   1. A Sonic Colors Remastered Leaked & A Fire Emblem Remake May Be In The Works.   2. PlayStation is Working on A Game Pass Killer & PS4 Reportedly Will No Longer Play Physical and Digital Games Offline.  3. The Last of Us Remake Reportedly in Development & Forever Entertainment is working on a Square Enix Remake.   4. Streets of Rage 4 DLC Announcement     Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-157: Gaming One Hit Wonders!!! In this podcast we discuss great video game titles that never received a proper sequel, also known as a gaming one hit wonder, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for $660,000 shattering record for most expensive game ever.   World’s largest video game cheating ring busted by Chinese police.    WWE Teaming With G4 For New Video Game Competition Series Hosted By Xavier Woods.  https://gamerant.com/wwe-g4-video-game-competition-series-xavier-woods/  E3 2021 U-Turns On Proposal To Put Some Content Behind A Paywall.   Suzscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-156: Amico Update Discussion With Tommy Tallarico!!! In this podcast, the CEO of Intellivision Entertainment, Tommy Tallarico drops in as our honored special guest to reveal more Amico content and gaming exclusives, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2eBxg1DWjWjS957kEH-2g), right before we share the current games we're playing and then later discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   Sony is shutting down its digital stores for its older systems Yakuza’s producer says he’d like to remaster cult shooter Binary Domain Former Nintendo Of America President Reggie To Step Down From GameStop's Board Of Directors PAX East 2021 called off due to continued pandemic concerns, but a virtual event is happening in July Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-155: Hanging With Retro Rivals!!! In this podcast, the retro game loving and beer brewing Canadian couple, Scot and Jen of Retro Rivals (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2eBxg1DWjWjS957kEH-2g), joins as our honored special guests as we discuss all things video games while enjoying a few drinks, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   1. Super Bomberman R Online Is Ditching Its Stadia Exclusivity To Launch On Switch And Other Consoles: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/super_bomberman_r_online_is_ditching_its_stadia_exclusivity_to_launch_on_switch_and_other_consoles.   2. Sony announces new VR controller: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/18/22337700/sony-new-ps5-playstation-5-vr-controllers-features.   3. Super Nintendo World holds official opening ceremony: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-18-super-nintendo-world-held-its-official-opening-ceremony-today. &nb

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep. 154: Iconic Video Game Characters!!! In this podcast, we discuss some of the most iconic video game characters, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   1. TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge looks to channel classic arcade Ninja Turtles https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/10/22323160/tmnt-shredders-revenge-trailer-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-game.   2. Netflix’s Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Revolves Around a Zombie Outbreak in the White House https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/03/13/resident-evil-2-actors-infinite-darkness/.   3.  Nvidia Reportedly Ending Production of Nintendo Switch Processor https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/320823-nvidia-reportedly-ending-production-of-nintendo-switch-processor.   4. PlayStation Communities on PS4 Shutting Down in April https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-communities-on-ps4-shutting-down-in-april  Subscribe to our co-o

Level 857 Video Game Podcast #153: Our Favorite Arcade Games!!! In this podcast we discuss some of our favorite arcade games, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   1. New Xbox Browser Reportedly Supports Google Stadia   2. New God of War Comic Book Series Reveals The Missing Kratos Adventures   3. Microsoft Confirms Its Bethesda Acquisition Is Complete And Some Games Will Be Exclusive    4. PlayStation Store To Discontinue Purchase And Rental Of TV/Movie Content In August  - Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support

Level 857 Video Game Podcast #152: Bad Video Game Sequels Discussion With Radical Reggie!!! In this podcast, fellow YouTuber, member of game review click, Media Glitch  (https://www.youtube.com/user/mediaglitchshow) and Metal Jesus Crewmember Radical Reggie (https://www.https://www.youtube.com/user/icon770), returns as our honored special guest as we list some of the worst game sequels, right after we share the current games we're playing and discuss some recent news stories.   News Topic Discussions:   1.  Mortal Kombat Red Band Trailer Breaks Viewership Records   2.  Mysterious Street Fighter V Player Dominates Tournament, Donates Winnings To Charity   3.  PS5 SSD Expansion Coming Soon   4.  Nintendo Just Released The First Wii U Update Since 2018   Subscribe to our co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level857/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/level857/support