Good Games Podcast

This week, Frank and Alex spend an entire episode geeking about this past weekend's Evolution 2015 fighting game tournament! Listen in as they recap the results and relive the big moments of the tourney.   Evo 2015: Results Evo 2015 Final Results – The Largest Fighting Game Tournament in the World   Headlines Street Fighter V Will Be A Constantly-Evolving Fighting Platform Brand New Street Fighter Character Shown Off At EVO Rising Thunder is a new fighting game from Seth Killian   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Street Fighter X Tekken The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week, Frank decides to go on a vision quest, leaving Alex to fend for himself. Completely unfazed, Alex delivers a show (albeit much shorter than normal) discussing his further disappointment with parts of Arkham Knight, the secret speed run ending of Far Cry 4, the loss of a games industry icon, and provides a run down of some of the week's new releases. They will be back in full force next week with a huge episode covering the Evolution Championship Series. Check the links below to find out where and when to watch!   What We've Been Playing Batman: Arkham Knight Rocket League Far Cry 4   Headlines Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies At 55   Evo http://evo.shoryuken.com/ Evo 2015 Brings Together World-Class Talent to Provide Live Competition Across Eight Streams   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Kirby's Air Ride The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTune

This week, Frank and Alex dig a little deeper into the latest Batman game, oogle at the discovery of one of gaming's fabled white unicorns, the state of USF4 on PS4, the end of Nintendo's loyalty program, publishers ending support for last gen consoles, more Kickstarter games from Comcept, and so much more!  Follow along below!   What We've Been Playing Batman: Arkham Knight Axiom Verge Lifeline Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X   Headlines How Misfortune and a Bit of Luck Led to the Discovery of the Fabled Nintendo Play Station Ultra Street Fighter IV Sees Additional Improvement on PlayStation 4 Mario is sad that Nintendo discontinued Club Nintendo Dragon Age: Inquisition ends DLC for PS3 and 360, introduces gamesave migration to new consoles Mighty No. 9 Makers Set Their Kickstarter Sights On Mega Man Legends   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You ca

This week, Frank and Alex welcome a special guest, (and writer for the comic book, Tin) Ilya Dvilyanski! They talk about gaming in the Soviet Union, how broken games make it to market, fan theories about what really happened in Final Fantasy VIII, what makes for a good stream on Twitch, and lots more! Don't forget to check out Ilya's work using the links below: Website: http://www.clunkerspace.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TinComics Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClunkerSpace   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Metal Gear Solid 2 and Final Fantasy IX The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week, it's all about Batman, or at least, that's what Frank and Alex are most excited about! Discussion revolves around new Destiny content, Frank's experience jumping into the current gen, Batman Arkham Knight (!!!), Sony's stance on backwards compatibility, a once lost game finally closer to release, the current ambitions for Shenmue 3, more teasing from Nintendo, and much, much more! Listen in and follow along below!   What We've Been Playing Destiny: House of Wolves PlayStation 4 You Must Build A Boat Batman: Arkham Knight   Headlines PlayStation still not considering backward compatibility for PS4 DriveClub PS Plus Edition arrives prematurely, full release coming soon Shenmue creator: Story has 11 chapters, ideally '4 or 5 games' in the series Nintendo of America Boss Teases Release of Smaller New 3DS   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Batman: The Motion Picture The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi.

What's up fellow geeks?? We got to go back to Special Edition NYC this year and once again we did some exploring and got to talk to a bunch of creators! This year we spoke with Joe Kelly & Steven T. Seagle, Ilya Dvilyanski, Daniel Roman a.k.a Danny Darko, N. Steven Harris, Valentine De Landro, and Darryl McDaniels a.k.a DMC! Listen to the episode, tell us what you thought, and follow our guests below! Joe Kelly & Steven T. Seagle Man Of Action @JoeKellyMOA / @StevenTSeagle / www.manofaction.tv Ilya Dvilyanski Tin @ClunkerSpace Danny Darko Instagram – @therealdannydarko / Twitter – @iamdannydarko N. Steven Harris Watson and Holmes, Ajala @NStevenHarris / nstevenharris.deviantart.com Valentine De Landro Bitch Planet @val_delandro / valentinedelandro.tumblr.com Darryl McDaniels DMC @DMCMakesComics / www.dmc-comics.com / FB: DarrylMakesComics Check out some pictures from SENYC 2015! This episode features music from the score to Big Hero 6 by Henry Jackman which you can buy h

This week, Frank and Alex are all about that E3! This episode is dedicated completely to the monster that is E3, with a full rundown of all the announcements from the big press conferences. If you couldn't watch, listen in to find out what you missed! We've also got links below to watch all the events.   E3 2015 Press Conferences Bethesda Microsoft EA Ubisoft Sony Nintendo Square Enix   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Final Fantasy: Advent Children The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi. You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week Frank and Alex brace themselves before the madness that is E3. They talk Steam machines, digital refund policies, highly anticipated sequels, expansions, and compilations, and make bad puns while doing it. Follow along below!   What We've Been Playing Pac Man Smash | Big Buck HD | Batman Jetpack Joyride Kingdom Rush Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!   Headlines Today's the Day You Can Pay for a Steam Machine Valve Announces Steam Refund Program Fallout 4 Announced For PS4, Xbox One, PC Leak: Destiny's New Expansion Is The Taken King, Out September 15 Capcom Announces Mega Man Legacy Collection   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Video Games Live! The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi. You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week Alex and Frank head out to Philadelphia, PA to partake in the J1-Con Music Fest! It's a celebration of video game music, the games themselves, and friends who share in the love of those things! They hold interviews with past guests (including Jason Richardson, the man behind it all) live from the show floor and interview some new people as well! Listen to the episode and visit our friends at the links below! Jason Richardson J1 Studios | J1-Con | Black Tribbles Squarepainter Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Geek Mythology Crafts www.geekmythologycrafts.com Randy Green Black Tribbles | Gangstagrass Living In 8Bits Mixed Nuts Productions Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Lollipop Chainsaw and Random a.k.a Mega Ran! The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi. You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week, Frank and Alex celebrate the one year anniversary of this very podcast! They look back on the year, specifically about the games that stood out, games they've played together, and some of their favorite episodes to date. And special thanks to Mike from Living in 8 Bits, Jack and Vilhemina from Geek Mythology Crafts, and Jason Richardson from J1Studios for their kind words, shared on this episode.   Memorable Review Games Luftrausers Azure Striker Gunvolt Axiom Verge Pikmin 3 Destiny Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon   Co-op Games Lethal League Resident Evil 6   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from the Persona series. The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi. You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week Frank and Alex switch roles as Alex hosts his first episode! Even though they're coming down from celebrating fifty episodes, they don't miss a beat as they get back into the swing of things. They discuss Mass Effect, Broken Age, Shovel Knight, and a weird cat gathering game. They also talk about Koji Igarashi's Castlevania successor, the new creative director of Microsoft, the Ratchet and Clank movie, the return of the Nintendo World Championships, and more! Listen to the episode and follow along below! Games Played: Mass Effect 2 Broken Age Shovel Knight Neko Atsume Headlines: Castlevania Successor Kickstarter Reaches Goal In Less Than A Day Koji Igarashi: A Day In The Life Casey Hudson Is Microsoft's New Creative Director Ratchet and Clank Movie Is Happening Nintendo World Championship Returns & Other E3 Nintendo News Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Castlevania: Lament of Innocence The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game

This week, Frank and Alex welcome back Jason Richardson of J1 Studios and J1-Con! Listen in for some insider information on the upcoming J1-Con: Music Fest, including what to expect at the show, lessons learned from past cons, live brainstorming of convention perks... and then there's a deep tangent on fighting game lore. If you're in the Philly area, get your tickets now! All the info is below: J1 Studios | J1-Con | Facebook | Twitter The J1-Con: Music Fest will be held at First District Plaza (3801 Market Street in Philadelphia, PA 19104) on Sunday, May 31st 2015. Doors open at 12pm EST.   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from King Of Fighters '96 and Smooth McGroove The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week, Frank and Alex are joined by Zack Smith from Gaming Rebellion! In addition to discussing the trials and tribulations of running a website, they talk about games of all sorts, like Mega Man, Toe Jam & Earl, Ultima, Axiom Verge, etc., and they even reveal the secret origin story of this very show... Listen to the episode here and check out Zack and his work at the links below: Gaming Rebellion | Facebook | Twitter   Zack Smith | @zfunk007     Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from The King Of Fighters: Maximum Impact and Power Stone 2 The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week, Frank and Alex reconvene for this week's discussion of all things video games. On the docket for this episode: topics such as seasickness, wanton destruction, depression, poop jokes, treachery, game cancellations, Valve going back to the drawing board, Batman getting a little help from his friends, multiplayer details on Black Ops 3, and so much more! Follow along below:   What We've Been Playing Helldivers Mass Effect Disorder South Park: The Stick of Truth Mario Kart 8 Headlines It's Official: Silent Hills Is Canceled Valve kills paid mods on Steam, will refund Skyrim mod buyers Looks Like Batman Won't Be Fighting Alone in Arkham Knight Black Ops 3: The Future of Call of Duty Multiplayer Deals Big PS4/PS3/Vita Sale Discounts Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Dead Rising This Week's Xbox One/Xbox 360 Deals With Gold Revealed   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Tekken Tag Tournament The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtra

This week Alex and Frank talk about rhythm games (Gitaroo Man, DDR, and PaRappa the Rapper) and beatem ups (Aces Wild, Final Fight, and the fantastic Streets of Rage Remake)! They also discuss Gamestop's revision to their trade in policy, everything Star Wars Battlefront, a new Mario Kart trick, Rock Band 4 and so much more! Listen to the episode and follow along below! What we've been playing: Fotonica Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action! Gitaroo Man Streets of Rage Remake Headlines: Gamestop Wants Your Old Consoles And Games For Trade In Star Wars Battlefront: Everything You Need To Know A Mean New Mario Kart 8 Blue Shell Trick Rock Band 4 Will Be Co-Published by Mad Catz Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Gitarooman! The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe directly to our RSS feed!

This week, Frank and Alex welcome back Jack and Vilhemina from Geek Mythology Crafts! They talk about new Final Fantasy fighting games, upcoming movie adaptations, Nintendo asking the Internet for suggestions, all the big news on the upcoming Guitar Hero game, and so much more! And don't forget to check out Geek Mythology Crafts!Facebook | Twitter | Etsy Follow along below:   What We’ve Been Playing Dragon Age: Inquisition Earthbound Dragonball XenoVerse Shadow of the Colossus   Headlines New Dissidia Final Fantasy arcade game being developed with Team Ninja, may come to PS4 Hollywood Is Planning A Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot Guitar Hero Live Aims to Reshape a Beloved Rhythm Game for a New Generation   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U! The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You can also listen to the Good Games Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher, or subscribe

This week Alex and Frank begin their countdown (or count up) to 50! Alex plays a game that is a love letter to Metroid and Frank starts to experience the full scope of a well known AAA sci-fi game. They also talk about reparations for Vita owners, Yo-Kai Watch being released in the states, Mario Kart getting a speed boost, the end of OnLive, the rumored return of Guitar Hero, Level-5 moving their market over to mobile devices, and much more! Listen to the episode and follow along below! What We've Been Playing: Batman: Arkham City Axiom Verge Mass Effect Headlines: Reparations for Vita Owners Yo-Kai Watch To Be Released on 3DS In The States Mario Kart 8 Gets 200cc Speed Boost OnLive Streaming Game Service Shut Down The Return Of Guitar Hero?? Level-5 To Release Numbered Sequels On Smartphones Deals: This Week's XBox Deals Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Mario Kart 8! The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by Anamanaguchi You

This week, Frank and Alex try to make sense of Mother Nature, but then remembered this is a show all about games, so they get down and dirty with what they've been playing. The show's topics include starting a franchise on the wrong foot, the lack of originality in games writing, classic superhero theme songs, fresh info leaks on anticipated titles, delays of other anticipated games, and so much more! Follow along below!   What We've Been Playing Dragon Age: Inquisition Assassin's Creed: Revelations Game of Thrones: Episode 3 - The Sword in the Darkness Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham   Headlines Kingdom Hearts 3 – New information revealed!!! The Legend of Zelda Wii U delayed beyond 2015, skipping E3 Halo 5: Guardians launches Oct. 27, see the new live-action trailers Assassin's Creed Chronicles is now a trilogy, goes to China, India and Russia Deals This Week's Xbox One/Xbox 360 Deals Revealed   Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features the theme song to Wonder Woman! The intro so

This week Frank and Alex talk about the types of games they play, the games that they've been playing, and discuss the drawback of everything under the sun having a remastered edition. They also talk about publisher craziness, gaming legal disputes (both literally and figuratively), company wide changes, the announcement of a new Nintendo console and so much more! Listen to the episode and follow along below! What We've Been Playing: Destiny Metroid Prime Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies: Turnabout Reclaimed Little Big Planet 3 Headlines: Kojima Leaving Konami For Good This Time?? Atari's Tempest And Llamasoft's TxK: Spiritual Successors vs. Copyright Infringement Nintendo Moving Into Mobile Game Development Nintendo Announces "NX" Batman Arkham Games Getting Remastered Treatment? God Of War 3 Remastered Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features the track "Race Against The Sunset" by Lullatone off of their Summer Songs EP and which was used in Little Big Planet 3!

This week Alex and Frank try to determine if the number 42 or pi is the answer to everything: gaming style! They talk about violent tours of death in Hotline Miami 2, fun with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, and reminisce about Metroid Prime. They also discuss why our brains prefer our games to move from left to right, Halo MCC getting a nice addition, Uncharted 4, Nintendo winning February and so much more! Listen to the episode here and follow along below! What we've been playing: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Crossy Road Metroid Prime Headlines Super Mario Runs Left To Right Because Our Brains Say So Ace Attorney Investigations 2 Saved By Fan Translation Uncharted 4 Delayed To Spring 2016 Halo 3: ODST In The Master Chief Collection Nintendo Wins February By Beating Sony And Microsoft In Console Sales Follow the show on Twitter @goodgamepodcast This week’s episode features music from Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number! The intro song is from Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Soundtrack by