Good Games Podcast

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/11/02/good-games-podcast-episode-175-peripheral-vision/ ------------------------------   Frank and Alex talk about free lunches at Chipotle, bad mobile games, the continuing adventures in the Downside, marveling at all the new-found frames in Destiny 2, and dig in with the immensely charming Super Mario Odyssey. They also discuss news from Paris Games Week, the announcement of next year's Evo fighting game tournament, the mobile Animal Crossing game, GameStop's version of Blockbuster Video, and lots more this week!   What We've Been Playing Aqueducts Pyre Destiny 2 Super Mario Odyssey     Headlines PlayStation at Paris Games Week: News, trailers and announcements Prepare for the next fight: Evo 2018’s date and location revealed in the official announcement trailer Animal Crossing Coming To Phones As A Camping Game GameCube controller support comes to Nintendo Switch GameStop is introducing a 6-month binge program called Power Pass - here's how

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/10/26/good-games-podcast-episode-174-generation-x/ ------------------------------ Frank and Alex discover the magic of Fightcade, experience Destiny 2 in a new light, investigate the scene on the space station Tacoma, learn the truth about Star Fox 2, wax 90s nostalgia with X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse, feel reality set in with the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ, get excited for the upcoming Hitman update, and lots more this week!   What We've Been Playing Fightcade Destiny 2 Tacoma Star Fox 2 X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse     Headlines Dragon Ball FighterZ coming in January Shin Megami Tensei 5 is heading to Nintendo Switch Original Xbox compatibility, and 13 games, arriving on Xbox One tomorrow 'Hitman: Game of the Year Edition' Brings New Campaign, Tools, and Targets     Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from the Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street FighterThe intro song is from Street Fighter X Tekken Don’t for

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/10/19/good-games-podcast-episode-173-in-with-the-old-and-the-new-too/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex discuss the ongoing adventures in Cuphead, the fizzling drive to continue playing Destiny 2, getting good with Street Fighter V, chasing never-ending skins in Overwatch, wanting more from a remake, and more! They also cover headlines such as the last season 2 character reveal for Street Fighter V, a staple run being excluded from the upcoming Awesome Games Done Quick marathon, the closing of another prominent games studio, and the continuing adventures of Team Fortress 2.     What We've Been Playing Cuphead Destiny 2 Street Fighter V Overwatch Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions     Headlines Street Fighter 5’s newest character is Zeku Super Metroid sits out next year’s Games Done Quick for first time ever EA Shuts Down Visceral Games Team Fortress 2 Celebrates Ten Years With Jungle Inferno Update      

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/10/12/good-games-podcast-episode-172-settling-into-mediocrity/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex return from their NYCC voyage and lived to tell about all the games they played there. They also got to spend time spacewalking in Adr1ft, pine for closure in Battle Chasers: Nightwar, prep for the upcoming changes to Street Fighter V, get money ready for the Black Panther DLC in Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, recap what went down at this year's Nintendo World Championships, herald the return of Hitman, and lots more!   What We've Been Playing Adr1ft Battle Chasers: Nightwar     Headlines Street Fighter 5: Arcade Edition coming in 2018 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’s Black Panther and Sigma trailer unveiled Watch the Nintendo World Championships 2017 here The Nintendo World Championships 2017 winner has been crowned! Speedrunner Beats Every Cuphead Boss Using DDR Pads Battle.net Gets Some New Social Features Like Voice Chat and Soci

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/10/05/good-games-podcast-episode-171-classically-trained/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex find new appreciation for the weather, report on their attempts at getting the SNES Classic, try to survive the treacherous journey to Mars in Tharsis, shoot finger guns through the cartoon world of Cuphead, say goodbye to the Wii Shop, say hello to the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer, discover Mario's true nature, and lots more in this episode! They'll also be at NYCC this weekend, so make sure to say hello!   What We've Been Playing Tharsis Cuphead     Headlines Wii Shop Channel closing down in 2019 Red Dead Redemption 2’s second trailer confirms it’s a prequel Confirmed: Mario Was Originally Punching Yoshi PUBG team will spin off as subsidiary company     Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from the Wii Shop ChannelThe intro song is from Street Fighter X Tekken Don’t forget to rate and

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/09/28/good-games-podcast-episode-170-the-gameplay-factor/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex lament raid drops in Destiny 2, rediscover the joys of PC gaming, chop it up in the surprise sequel Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!, and find a new respect for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. They also discuss the death of Flappy Bird, more ways to hopefully obtain a SNES Classic, a possible conclusion to the SAG-AFTRA voice actors' strike, the latest takedown attempt from Atlus, the discovery of a heartwarming tribute found in every Nintendo Switch, and more!   What We've Been Playing Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite   Headlines Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’s Monster Hunter DLC trailer unveiled Flappy Bird no longer playable with iOS 11, creator says final goodbye to game Toys R Us confirms it will carry SNES Classic on launch day following bankruptcy report Gaming Voice Actors Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/09/21/good-games-podcast-episode-169-vr-troopers/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex share their experiences with the Dragon Ball FighterZ beta, tackle Destiny 2's very first raid, and dust off the old 3DS to see what's up with the newest Metroid game. They also discuss the newest Dragon Ball character created for the upcoming game, PUBG continuing to light the gaming world on fire, all the news from last week's Nintendo Direct, Mario's nipples, ZOE2 being remastered and playable VR, the possibilities of cross console play, and lots more!   What We've Been Playing Dragon Ball FighterZ (Beta) Destiny 2 Metroid: Samus Returns   Headlines Dragon Ball FighterZ Gets An Original Character Named Android 21 Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds breaks Steam’s record for most users ever Mario, Minecraft, and more: All the news from Nintendo Direct September 2017 The new launch dates Nintendo Direct announced today Zone of the Enders 2 comin

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/09/14/good-games-podcast-episode-168-the-more-things-change/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex observe 'National Video Game Day' and share a little of why games are great, delve into the depths of Destiny 2, test the limits of nostalgia by revisiting Mega Man 8, thank Metal Gear Solid for raising the quality bar in video game voice acting, wonder if Nintendo can keep their new promises regarding both the SNES and NES Classic, peep the trailer for the latest surprise from the people that brought us Grow Home, discuss the merits of L.A. Noire now that it will be re-released, look forward to the release of Sky, and lots more!   What We've Been Playing Destiny 2 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (Mega Man 8)   Headlines Nintendo of America boss: Production of SNES Classic ‘dramatically increased’ Nintendo Bringing Back The NES Classic In 2018 Atomega is the next game from Grow Home’s studio Rockstar bringing L.A. Noire to PS4, Swit

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/09/07/good-games-podcast-episode-167-sir-realism/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex briefly talk about competing in the fighting game tournament known as East Coast Throwdown, share differences of opinion regarding Sonic Mania, complete the adventure in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and get a full on VR experience by way of Killing Floor: Incursion. They also discuss the teasings of another installment of No More Heroes, Puzzle Fighter making the jump to mobile, the launch date for Destiny 2's raid, Street Fighter II's re-release on cartridge, the upcoming indie lineup for the Switch, PUBG continuing to break records, and more!     What We've Been Playing Sonic Mania Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Killing Floor: Incursion   Headlines Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes teasers were hidden in plain sight Capcom’s new Puzzle Fighter is coming to mobile Destiny 2’s first raid goes live one week after launch Capcom re-releasing Str

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/08/31/good-games-podcast-episode-166-cognitive-dissonance/ -------------------------------------   Frank returns with tales from J1-Con, while Alex recovers from illness and learns to live without modern conveniences. They also share their experiences with Overwatch lootboxes, the on-going adventures of Sonic Mania, learning to live with psychosis with the help of Hellblade, and continue adventures with our Uncharted pals in The Lost Legacy. In news, they cover the PlayStation VR price drop, the just released Street Fighter V character, Brink going free, the newly announced Fist of the North Star game, Mercy's overhaul in Overwatch, and lots more!    What We've Been Playing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Uncharted: The Lost Legacy     Headlines Sony’s dropping the price of PlayStation VR Street Fighter 5’s newest character is Menat So, this is why Brink went free on Steam all of a sudden The Yakuza Developers Are Working On A Fist Of The North S

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/08/24/good-games-podcast-episode-165-g-o-a-t-edition/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex get to mess around with futuristic racing craft, experience a unique and thought-provoking adventure, continue to revel in nostalgia courtesy of a particular azure-tinted hedgehog, and end an era of fish jumping. They also discuss the trailer for the long-awaited Shenmue 3, the final word on support of Mass Effect: Andromeda, the games showcased at Microsoft's Gamescom press conference, the announcement of Fear Effect's remake, bad animal puns, and more!     What We've Been Playing WipEout Omega Collection Virginia Sonic Mania     Headlines Shenmue 3’s first teaser is a major throwback Mass Effect: Andromeda gets no DLC as single-player support comes to an end All the trailers from Xbox’s Gamescom event A Fear Effect remake is in the works for PC, consoles     Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features mus

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/08/17/good-games-podcast-episode-164-fast-friends/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex stumble into an accidental theme this week wherein they relive the glory of Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, have a transcendental experience with Rez Infinite, and ride the amazing nostalgia wave that is Sonic Mania. They also discuss the  latest update to the troubled No Man's Sky, the resurrection of the Nintendo World Championships, AIs defeating esports competitors on their own turf, the ongoing saga of the Battle.net name, and lots more!   What We've Been Playing Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Rez Infinite Sonic Mania     Headlines Massive No Man’s Sky update adds multiplayer, 30 hours of story and much more The Nintendo World Championships return with Super Mario Odyssey demos An AI Is Beating Some Of The Best Dota Players In The World Never Mind, Everybody, It's Called 'Battle.net' Again     Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepo

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/08/10/good-games-podcast-episode-163-old-acquaintances/ -------------------------------------   Frank regains a console he once deserted, while Alex celebrates Team Mayo's victory in Splatoon 2. They also discuss the new slate of Overwatch skins, the unending depth of Pyre, crazy tales from murder island (aka PUBG), and some of the expanded content in Shovel Knight. In game related news, they talk about the newly announced batch of Persona off-shoots, Evo's new take on the coaching rule, Street Fighter characters selling hair gel, new update for the Xbox One dashboard, a heartwarming father-son moment, and lots more!   What We've Been Playing Pyre PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove     Headlines Persona 5 and Persona 3 dancing games coming to PS4, Vita in 2018 Evo Ruleset Now Allows Coaching, With A Catch Guile Is Now Selling Hair Gel In Japan The Next Xbox One Dashboard Update Lets Players Customize Their Home Screen

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/08/03/good-games-podcast-episode-162-trial-by-fire/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex get back into the business of playing games this week and spend some time with the divisive Ultra Street Fighter II, poke and prod at the Destiny 2 beta, finally dig into the the much anticipated Pyre, and the surprising Mighty Gunvolt Burst. They also discuss the major mishaps from the big Pokémon Go Fest, the confusing pre-order situation for the SNES Classic, Nintendo hiding gameplay features behind amiibo, Persona 5 happenings, the return of the Summer Games in Overwatch, and lots more!   What We've Been Playing Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers Destiny 2 (Beta) Pyre Mighty Gunvolt Burst   Headlines Relive Pokémon Go Fest’s most brutal moments in under 10 minutes Walmart canceling all early SNES Classic pre-orders due to ‘technical glitch’ Metroid: Samus Returns’ hard mode seemingly locked behind amiibo Persona 5 anime c

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/07/27/good-games-podcast-episode-161-bryan-newton/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with special guest, Bryan Newton (Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!). They geeked over so many different things and it was amazing! Listen in as they discuss Bryan's work in directing and storyboarding episodes of Rick and Morty, what games he plays and enjoys, Spider-Man's spider-sense, standout episodes of Batman: The Animated Series, and everything and anything else in between! It was a hell of a time that was had by all and we're sure you'll have a great time listening. Make sure to follow and support Bryan's projects: Twitter: @DarkKingZoro Deviant Art: Banondorf Shows Rick and Morty Little Big AwesomeAnimation Success Stories Podcast   Follow this show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Persona 5 The intro song is from Street Fighter X Tekken Don’t forget t

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/07/20/good-games-podcast-episode-160-evo-2017/ -------------------------------------  Frank and Alex emerge from their marathon stream sessions to relive the craziest moments and news from the biggest fighting game tournament that is Evo! That includes tourney results as well as highlights from all the main tournament games, more exciting fighting games announced at the main stage, insane and unexpected character reveals for existing games, and plenty more!   Tournament Standings Evo 2017 final results   Headlines BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle announced at Evo 2017 Abigail revealed for Street Fighter 5 Arika confirms untitled fighting game with Street Fighter EX characters Geese Howard announced for Tekken 7 Sign ups for the Dragon Ball FighterZ closed beta open on July 26th Darkstalkers’ Jedah is coming to Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Kingdom Hearts 3 gets a new trailer and its first Pixar-based world     Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcas

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/07/13/good-games-podcast-episode-159-preparing-for-the-next-battle/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex spin up the ol' hype machine in anticipation of the biggest fighting game tournament of the year, but also get into the usual business of playing games. This week they dive into early PS1 classic Parasite Eve, continue adventures in Final Fantasy XIV, knock some heads in Tekken 7, and maybe still mess around with that Magikarp Jump. They also discuss the end of another MMO, Platinum Games teasing more re-releases, more details on Star Wars Battlefront II, Street Fighter V Evo finals returning to TV, the proper introduction to the latest and very anticipated Overwatch character, the return of a classic Tekken game mode, and much more!   What We've Been Playing  Magikarp Jump Final Fantasy XIV Parasite Eve Tekken 7   Headlines Firefall is dead, shuts down tomorrow The Wonderful 101 on Nintendo Switch tease fires up fans Sta

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/07/06/good-games-podcast-episode-158-come-as-you-are/ -------------------------------------   Frank and Alex return from a short hiatus with some new games in tow and some friends. Frank shares his BlerdCon experience, including a short interview with the Black Tribbles! They also discuss discovering MMOs via Final Fantasy XIV and point-and-click adventure games by way of Back to the Future: The Game. In news, they talk the biannual speedrunner's showcase Games Done Quick, Nintendo's announcement of the SNES Classic, the downsizing of a promising games publication, E3 award winners, the possible resolution of some GTAV mod drama, and lots more!   Black Tribbles Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Blerdcon Facebook // Twitter // Instagram   What We've Been Playing Final Fantasy XIV Back to the Future: The Game   Headlines Summer Games Done Quick is underway, watch it here SNES Classic coming this September, with a never-before-released game Glixe

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/06/23/good-games-podcast-episode-157-stairway-to-heaven/ -------------------------------------   No need to refresh your screens...this is indeed a second new episode comin' atcha this week! The guys are reunited and start off by grilling Frank about his time at E3. Khalik and Frank also geek out about Dragonball FighterZ. After all of that, they get into playing games like Magikarp Jump (is it awesome or terrible...) and Catherine (because some of us needed a Persona fix). They also talk about the news for the week which includes a potentially great game being cancelled, Atari trying to get back into the console market, and so much more!   What We’ve Been Playing Magikarp Jump Tekken 7 Marvel Heroes Omega Catherine   Headlines Project Rap Rabbit Kickstarter misses campaign goal Nintendo Switch system update helps you find your Joy-Con in the best way possible IO Interactive becomes an independent studio, retains ownership of Hitman IP Atari

Full show notes can be found here: https://innercitygeeks.com/2017/06/22/good-games-podcast-episode-156-experiencing-e3-feat-marc-knuckles-carter/ -------------------------------------   This week Frank returns from E3!! He sits down with past guest, Marc "Knuckles" Carter (who also went to E3), to talk about the show and share their experiences. They got a hands on preview of quite a few of the games at the show, participated in panels and events; and Frank has a chance encounter with a super well known celebrity in the gaming world! You'll have to listen in to find out more! Enjoy the episode and follow the links below!   Follow Marc "Knuckles" Carter Twitter Instagram Twitch   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Little Big Planet & Sonic '06 The intro song is from Street Fighter X Tekken Don’t forget to rate and subscribe! iTunes // Google Play // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS