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The Reformed Gamers

For nearly 7 years, The Reformed Gamers has been the show changing people’s opinions about video games and the stories they tell. Join Logan as he brings guests on like Colin Moriarty, Jon Harrison, and more, to discuss both the happenings of the gaming world and the games that captivate many.
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Episode 251 - Disunity Among A Field of Stars 0
Sep 25, 2023

A lot has happened while TRG was away: Unity destroys it's brand, Sony uploads a State of Play, and Nintendo shows us all that the Nintendo Switch is here to stay. Join Micah & Logan as they discuss random things gaming companies did in the preshow and discuss the games they're enjoying in the show proper.

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Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 5:10 Video Games? In the Classroom?
  • 8:39 TRG Kids
  • 9:36 Sea of Stars Impresses
  • 15:15 Infinite in Marvel Snap & New Cards
  • 18:34 Armored CORE
  • 22:49 Starfield Is A Mixed Bag
  • 34:39 Trails of Cold Steel 3 Is MHMM
  • 36:41 State of Play Thoughts
  • 43:56 Nintendo Direct Thoughts
  • 54:12 Unity Burns Bridges
  • 1:03:42 MASSIVE Xbox Leaks
  • 1:19:50 Favorite Retro Arcade Games
  • 1:24:48 How Do We Pick Game of the Year?
  • 1:32:01 Gaming Industry Conspiracy Theory
  • 1:37:05 Patron Thank You's
  • 1:38:06 Closing Thoughts & Reco's 

Sources

Reco's!

  • Alto's Adventure
  • Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Hyrule Cafe by GameChops 

#Starfield #Unity #Xbox

Episode 250 - Starfield Is A Good Game, Y'all Don't Miss It 0
Sep 4, 2023

Bethesda's new RPG, Starfield, is finally here! Starfield is in early release until September 8th, on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Steam. The reviews for Starfield have been great but some people just couldn't wait to get their hands on it. Join us as we get into the wildest Starfield news, discuss Playstation's outrageous price hike for PS Plus, and get in to Sea of Stars, Coffee Golf, Armored Core VI, and more.

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Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 3:22 New Content on Patreon
  • 4:22 Shout Out to Revelation Games
  • 6:24 Why Do People Take Pictures of Games with their Phones Still?
  • 10:48 Where Will TRG Be in 2 Years?
  • 22:22 TRG Kids
  • 23:55 Sea of Stars Impressions
  • 26:43 A Musical Story Review
  • 29:26 Coffee Golf Impressions
  • 32:35 ARMORED CORE VI BABY
  • 40:33 Starfield is Finally Here!
  • 44:18 The Man Who Stole Starfield & Got Arrested
  • 48:34 PS Plus Wants More of Your Money
  • 53:43 Embracer Lays Off Developers, Close Volition
  • 56:21 Sony's New PSP
  • 1:01:51 Super Mario Wonder Direct
  • 1:06:51 Celebrating 250 Episodes of TRG
  • 1:22:40 Reco's & Closing 

Sources

Reco's!

  • MysticRyan https://www.youtube.com/ @MysticRyan 
  • Bread and Fred (Steam)
  • Coffee Golf (iOS/Android) 

#Starfield #Bethesda #Playstation

Episode 249 - Baldur's Gate 3 Is Great for Gamers But Scares Developers 0
Aug 21, 2023

Larian Studios' recent game, Baldur's Gate 3, has launched to critical acclaim. While gamers are singing it's praises, there's some corners of the gaming industry that are not happy about Baldur's Gate 3's success. Some even saying that this game should not be the new standard. Join us as we dig in to the recent controversy, discuss some leaks regarding PS5 and Xbox Series X, and end the show with questions from our Deer Patrons!

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Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 4:22 New Discord Features
  • 6:42 Subscribe on YouTube
  • 7:28 TRG Kids
  • 9:38 Micah's Spidey Adventures
  • 11:46 Dredge is the Indie GOTY
  • 15:50 Yes. Baldur's Gate 3 IS Incredible.
  • 25:39 Trails of Cold Steel 3 Continues to Impress
  • 30:43 New Nintendo Switch in 2024
  • 38:41 PS5 Slim Casing Leaks
  • 43:18 All Digital Xbox Series X
  • 46:47 Persona 6 Coming to Xbox
  • 52:14 Baldur's Gate 3 Scares the Industry
  • 1:09:36 Switch Needs These Games
  • 1:13:48 What Game Should Sony Make a Movie/TV Show of Next
  • 1:20:16 Don't Play It, But Watch It
  • 1:23:17 Games That Turned Us On To Other Games
  • 1:27:45 What's the Deal with Red Dead Redemption?
  • 1:39:41 Thank YOU, Patrons
  • 1:40:38 Reco's & Closing Thoughts 

Sources

Reco's

#baldursgate3 #reddeadredemption #gamingpodcast

Episode 248 - Is Final Fantasy XVI Game of the Year Material? 0
Aug 7, 2023

Micah & Logan finally finished Final Fantasy XVI and it is time to break the game down, examine it's themes, discuss it's drastic shift in gameplay, and answer the question: what makes Final Fantasy 16 a true Final Fantasy game? We also dig into the Sea of Stars demo, Remnant 2, and more. Enjoy! 

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Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 2:11 Housekeeping
  • 4:13 TRG Kids
  • 5:55 Micah Goes Putt-Putting
  • 7:17 Sea of Stars Demo Thoughts
  • 12:13 Wild Hearts is Surprising
  • 17:16 Remnant 2 is One to Watch
  • 21:04 FF16 Spoiler Free Thoughts
  • 25:58 Is FF16 A True Final Fantasy Game?
  • 33:50 Action or Turn Based? Which Do We Prefer?
  • 37:40 SPOILER ZONE
  • 1:37:25 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts 

Reco's

  • Watch Star Wars: Rebels before Ahsoka Begins
  • Gingy's Final Fantasy 16 Story Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9DrFitidUo
  • As One We Survive Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/revelationgames/as-one-we-survive
  • Resident Evil: Death Island (Movie) 

#finalfantasyxvi #playstation #gamingpodcast

Episode 247 - Flawless Victory, Xbox Wins 0
Jul 24, 2023

The results are in and it appears the deal between Xbox and Activision/Blizzard is going through! In the wake of this historical event, Sony agrees to a deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation. But that isn't all that Xbox is doing. Join Logan and Micah as they dive into the recent news, lament the state of games preservation, and have very differing opinions on Final Fantasy XVI.

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 2:26 Marvel Snap Spotlight Caches Are BAD
  • 10:26 TRG Kids
  • 12:33 Twisted Metal is… well…
  • 17:31 Snyapse is STILL Great
  • 19:22 Divided Over Final Fantasy XVI
  • 32:06 Trails of Cold Steel 2 Broke Logan
  • 35:18 Congratulations, Xbox!
  • 38:51 Sony Caves to Keep CoD
  • 41:37 Government & Video Games
  • 46:52 Xbox Live Gold Is Going Away
  • 52:23 2 Industry Leaders Are Retiring
  • 56:36 Last of Us Part 2 Remaster Inbound?
  • 1:07:30 Logan Sees the New Venom
  • 1:09:26 87% of Classic Video Games Are In Danger
  • 1:18:17 Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC Plans
  • 1:22:45 Gaming Regrets
  • 1:26:06 Tears of the Kingdom Favorites & Wishlist
  • 1:30:08 Will Developers Get Bought Up?
  • 1:34:57 Patron Shout Outs
  • 1:36:45 Reco’s & Shout Outs 

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Sources

Reco's

  • Reach out to family, new church goer and invite ‘em to lunch
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Movie) 

#Xbox #Activision #Blizzard

Episode 246 - Final Fantasy XVI Has Us Mixed Up 0
Jul 10, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI is finally here! Is Final Fantasy XVI all Square Enix said it would be? Well, the game is a bit of a mixed bag. Micah and Logan dig into the game, spoiler free, to give it it's roses and to cast some stones. The guys also dig in to the recent information dumps coming from the FTC trial over the Xbox/ABK acquisition that gives us some shocking information about Xbox's Amazon Wishlist, Jon Ryan slinging mud, and some information that has wondering why Xbox is even in this market anymore.

To round out the show, we discuss if the handhelds will rise again, the games we avoid and why, along with the games that have the deepest theological themes worthy of discussion.

Time Stamps

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 2:41 Join TRG On YouTube!
  • 3:52 TRG Kids
  • 7:40 Micah Gushes About Synapse
  • 12:17 Final Fantasy XIV Has Us MIXED UP
  • 35:22 Why You Should Play Trails
  • 41:15 The FTC/Xbox Hearing Was Wild
  • 1:09:34 RIP Daedelic Studios
  • 1:11:18 Will The Handhelds Rise Again?
  • 1:15:26 Games With DEEP Theological Themes
  • 1:22:17 The Games We Avoid and Why
  • 1:29:58 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts 

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#FinalFantasyXVI #Xbox #Playstation

Episode 245 - Tears of the Kingdom Proved Something 0
Jun 26, 2023

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom may appear like a clone of Breath of the Wild on the surface. But as you dig deeper into it's depths, you realize the game is not a mere clone but a triumphant expansion upon what Nintendo built that soars to new heights and reaches some terrifying moments. Join Logan and Micah as they dig into the depths of Tears of the Kingdom and examine two very distinct themes prominent in the game.

Oh, and how insane was that Nintendo Direct?! 

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 1:38 We Are YouTube Partnered!
  • 6:06 Micah's Thoughts on Xbox Showcase
  • 13:27 Have Our Minds Changed on Xbox & ABK?
  • 18:16 Nintendo Direct Wins
  • 32:47 Tears of the Kingdom Spoiler Free Review
  • 45:23 Tears of the Kingdom Spoiler Zone
  • 1:46:26 Patron Thank You's
  • 1:47:56 Reco's & Closing Thoughts 

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#tearsofthekingdom #legendofzelda #nintendodirect

TRG Reacts - Xbox Comes Out SWINGING! 0
Jun 13, 2023

Xbox recently held a showcase showing off games the like of Avowed, our first look at Fable, Forza Motorsport, and ended with a MASSIVE direct focused entirely on Bethesda's highly anticipated game: Starfield. Needless to say, the future looks BRIGHT for Xbox. Nate (Backlog Breakdown) joins Logan to dive in to some of the games shown and give their initial thoughts on the Xbox Showcase, as well as some of Ubisoft's Forward showcase.

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 03:44 General Impressions
  • 17:58 The Starfield 30 Frames Debate
  • 26:08 Starfield Direct
  • 30:00 In Game Footage Question
  • 31:44 Atlus Hooking Xbox Up
  • 39:58 Avowed Is Impressive
  • 43:03 Sea of Thieves Continues Giving
  • 45:47 Don't Sleep On Towerborne or 33 Immortals
  • 50:59 Let's Talk About Clockwork Revolution
  • 53:15 Ubisoft Forward Surprises
  • 59:17 Closing Thoughts 

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#XboxShowcase #Avowed #Starfield

Episode 244 - Summer Game Fest Brings A LOT of New Games 0
Jun 12, 2023
E3 may be gone but the spirit of E3 lives on in Summer Game Fest. Join us as we recap some of the big highlights from the event as well as the games that surprised them. We also cannot stop talking about Tears of the Kingdom and how it has become such a strong contender, if not standard, for Game of the Year. In the pre-show, we get familiar with Apple's outrageous new headset and wonder just who this thing is even for.
 
Time Stamps
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:09 Tears of the Kingdom Updates
  • 09:41 Tears of the Kingdom Spoiler Zone
  • 11:27 No More Spoilers/Safe to Listen
  • 14:26 What Else We’re Playing
  • 25:30 Summer Game Fest Roundup
  • 54:06 Hyper Light Breaker Highlight
  • 57:48 Persona 3 Reload CONFIRMED
  • 1:01:54 Is It Time for Monster Hunter World 2?
  • 1:05:19 If We Made New Consoles…
  • 1:09:16 Will We Get Another Playstation Showcase?
  • 1:16:31 Will Xbox Make A Comeback?
  • 1:25:31 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts
 
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Links
The DOOM x Legend of Zelda music you never knew you needed.
Episode 243 - Playstation Blues, Kingdom Tears 0
May 29, 2023

The recent Playstation Showcase was not quite what we expected. Join Logan and Micah as they revisit the Showcase and share their thoughts on what could have made it a lot better. The guys also dig deep into Tears of the Kingdom (no spoilers, of course). In the pre-show, the guys discuss Logan's musical hype stylings, extra discussion around the Playstation Showcase, and how YouTube has made them self-concious.

Time Stamps

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:48 What We’re Playing
  • 03:36 Tears of the Kingdom Discussion
  • 24:13 Playstation Showcase Round-Up
  • 51:19 Time Jump
  • 57:18 Can Hybrid System Market Handle Much More?
  • 1:00:46 Will Final Fantasy 16 Define the Generation?
  • 1:03:50 Have We Ever Played A Game For the Soundtrack?
  • 1:07:36 How Can Game Controllers Improve?
  • 1:14:50 Patron Shout-Outs
  • 1:16:34 Reco’s & Closing Thoughts

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#playstation #tearsofthekingdom #spiderman2

Episode 242 - We Need To Talk About Phil Spencer, Xbox, and Redfall 0
May 15, 2023

The time has finally come: Tears of the Kingdom is upon us! But before we can discuss the game, we have to finish some and we did just that for this episode. We also dig in to the recent interview with Phil Spencer that KindaFunny hosted regarding Xbox and Redfall. We get into listener write-ins that forced us to watch the Gran Turismo movie trailer and we don't exactly hate it.

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News Links

Time Stamps

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:18 Tears of the Kingdom Hype Check
  • 05:01 TRG Kids
  • 07:30 What We’re Playing
  • 28:19 Nintendo Confirms No New Nintendo Switch This Year
  • 32:09 Sony Shuts Down PixelOpus
  • 38:58 Take-Two Teams Up with GameFreak
  • 42:05 Let’s Talk Phil Spencer, Redfall, and KindaFunny
  • 59:05 Does Xbox/Playstation Feed the Console Wars?
  • 1:07:04 The Gran Turismo Movie Looks…
  • 1:12:24 Gaming Summer Plans
  • 1:17:56 These Games Deserve Remakes
  • 1:29:20 Should MGS 3 Get Remade First?
  • 1:33:03 Series That Are Intimidating to Get Into
  • 1:37:40 Patron Shout Outs
  • 1:38:58 Reco’s & Closing
Episode 241 - Xbox Dodges The CMA As Well As They Dodge Wrenches 0
May 1, 2023

As the winds begin to settle and it looks like Xbox gets closer to acquiring Activision/Blizzard/King, the UK CMA throws a wrench by blocking the acquisition deal! Joy! What does this mean for Xbox?

We also dig in to the fascinating news that PS5 is selling better than PS4, which forces all those scummy scalpers to sell their overstock systems at a loss. We dig in to Patron write ins where we take a look at new contenders in the mobile cloud gaming market, discuss the games we can't help but revisit, our lack of playing the Street Fighter 6 demo, and slaying demons around Christmas time.

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Snap Chatter!

Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:

Time Stamps

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 2:18 Housekeeping
  • 5:49 TRG Kids
  • 9:00 What We’re Playing
  • 21:18 CMA Blocks ABK/Xbox Deal
  • 30:47 Playstation Acquires Firewalk Studios
  • 35:38 More Reasons to Abandon the PS4 Support
  • 41:34 Is A New Console War Brewing?
  • 46:22 Seasonal Gaming
  • 51:03 How About That Street Fighter 6 Demo?
  • 56:04 Halt, Citizen! You Broke the NDA!
  • 56:48 Why No One Should Tweet About Video Games
  • 1:04:04 Patron Shout-Outs
  • 1:05:31 Reco’s & Closing 

#xbox #playstation #streetfighter6

Episode 240 - It's Time to ABANDON the Playstation 4 and Xbox One 0
Apr 17, 2023

It's time to muster up the courage to do the most difficult thing: stop supporting the PS4/Xbox One generation systems. The guys also give their final thoughts on Resident Evil 4 Remake, spoiler free. They also dig in to write ins from Patreon supporters dealing with the rumors of a new Sony handheld and what game systems every game needs.

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Snap Chatter!

Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro to Show
  • 0:49 Clips Channel is Back!
  • 2:38 TRG Kids
  • 8:15 Micah Platinum’d Horizon Call of the Mountain
  • 9:05 Micah: The Champion
  • 10:46 We Both Finished Resident Evil 4!
  • 21:07 Trails to Azure Removes the Brakes
  • 24:38 News!
  • 25:14 Nintendo Live Announced
  • 26:34 Is the Super Switch Imminent?
  • 31:27 Is Redfall 30fps Only Mode A Big Deal?
  • 39:54 Critics Don’t Understand Super Mario Movie’s Success
  • 45:29 What is Going On at Square Enix?
  • 50:28 Which Final Fantasy Should You Start With?
  • 51:44 Is Persona 3 Being Remade?
  • 56:05 Thoughts on Playstation Handheld/Vita 2
  • 1:01:28 Every Game Needs THESE Features
  • 1:07:25 It’s Time to Abandon the PS4/Xbox One
  • 1:13:23 Is First or Third Person Better?
  • 1:21:17 Patron Shout-Outs
  • 1:22:50 Reco’s & Closing 

#Playstation #Xbox #Redfall

Episode 239 - The End of E3 0
Apr 3, 2023

The news is true: E3 has been cancelled. Join us as we reminisce over past E3's and all the cringey goodness that will be missed. The guys also discuss man caves in the pre-show before diving into just how good Resident Evil 4 Remake truly is. In the news, Live A Live is coming to more consoles but not Xbox? What's the deal here? We also get in to Patron write ins that has us talking about our least favorite series from Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox.

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Snap Chatter! Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro to Show
  • 2:11 Housekeeping
  • 6:51 TRG Kids
  • 11:51 Micah on Horizon: Call of the Mountain
  • 15:52 Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Amazing
  • 28:19 Play Trails to Azure
  • 36:25 E3 Has Been Cancelled
  • 44:42 Tears of the Kingdom Just Got More Wild
  • 50:20 Spider-Man 2 Coming This September
  • 53:13 Live A Live Coming to Steam and PS4/5
  • 59:17 Game Pass Family Plan Inbound?
  • 1:03:49 Video Game Music That Sticks
  • 1:07:54 Alex’s Rapid Fire Questions
  • 1:08:19 Our First RPG
  • 1:11:20 Least Favorite Nintendo Series
  • 1:12:54 Least Favorite Playstation Series
  • 1:14:03 Least Favorite Xbox Series
  • 1:17:54 What Games Will Our Kids Play
  • 1:21:33 How Do We Tackle Our Backlogs?
  • 1:27:43 Favorite/Least Favorite Tropes in Gaming
  • 1:31:44 Reco’s & Closing
Episode 238 - Is Starfield's Delay A Sign About Xbox? 0
Mar 20, 2023

Xbox announced a date for both a Starfield Direct and a release date for the game. But people online are saying Starfield got delayed. We disagree. We also get into PSVR 2 impressions, Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo, dream video game music projects, and remember just how solid the band Creed was (even if the lead singer went a little crazy).

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You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

Snap Chatter!

Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 2:44 Housekeeping
  • 4:10 Micah's PSVR 2 Impressions
  • 22:02 Resident Evil 3 Chain Demo Proved Something
  • 28:33 Final Thoughts on Hogwarts Legacy
  • 29:45 The 107 Hour Platinum of Persona 5 Royal
  • 32:34 Where is Persona 6? 33:49 Starfield Got "Delayed"?
  • 40:15 PS5 Pro Coming Soon?
  • 48:37 Castlevania Primed For Comeback
  • 54:17 Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere As Video Games
  • 59:53 How Will AI Shape Video Games?
  • 1:05:19 Dream Video Game Music Projects
  • 1:13:24 Which Metroid Is Best?
  • 1:14:43 Which Metroid Should You Start With?
  • 1:19:11 Patreon Shout-Outs
  • 1:20:40 Recos!
  • 1:23:00 Remember the band, Creed? 

#Xbox #Starfield #ResidentEvil4Remake

Episode 237 - Does Playstation NEED Call of Duty? 0
Mar 6, 2023

Playstation and Xbox both have said some weird things during the situation with the Activision/Blizzard acquisition, most recently Playstation has made the claim they need Call of Duty to fund their games. Is this true? We also dig into the Final Fantasy XVI preview footage, gush over Hogwarts Legacy, and painfully remember Tidus' laugh from Final Fantasy X.

Support TRG

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Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

Snap Chatter!

Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:

 Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnapChatterPod

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 3:40 Housekeeping
  • 5:39 What We're Playing
  • 16:11 TRG Kids
  • 25:48 News Round Ups
  • 1:24:08 Recos

 

Episode 236 - Is Xbox Game Pass A Harbinger of Good or Bad? 0
Feb 20, 2023

In a recent article, it appears Xbox Game Pass hurts game sales. While Xbox Game Pass is undoubtedly a massive value, it begs the question of at what cost? Join the guys as they recap the latest in gaming news, gush over games like Dead Space Remake, Hogwarts Legacy, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

Support TRG

As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Get started today here: https://Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers

Connect With TRG

You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights!

Snap Chatter!

Snap Chatter: A Marvel Snap Podcast is our weekly show dedicated to discussing all things Marvel Snap! The show is hosted by Logan and Nate (Backlog Breakdown). Check it out on these platforms:

Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 3:28 Housekeeping
  • 5:43 What We're Playing
  • 15:14 TRG Kids
  • 29:03 Nintendo Direct Recap
  • 30:52 Is It Fair That Tears of the Kingdom Costs $70?
  • 36:15 Will We Get Metroid Prime 2 and 3 On Switch?
  • 39:12 New Nintendo Switch Updates
  • 41:58 Xbox Encounters New Roadblocks in Acquisition Deal
  • 49:35 Hi-Fi Rush Missing From January NPDs
  • 52:00 Should We Be Worried About Game Pass?
  • 1:03:22 What Game Series Should Disappear?
  • 1:07:22 When Will We See A PS5 Slim?
  • 1:11:00 What TV Show/Movie Will Get A Game Next?
  • 1:23:13 Patron Thanks
  • 1:24:45 Recos

#XboxGamePass #MetroidPrimeRemastered #GamingPodcast

Episode 235 - Xbox Has Changed Things 0
Feb 6, 2023
This episode marks a new path forward for TRG with a change to the format. From now on, TRG will recap major gaming news, offer our thoughts, and bring our Deer Patrons into the discussion. This episode, we kick things off by looking at how Xbox is changing things up with a more structured format of a Direct and some big layoffs that have us wondering: is it time to put Halo on ice? We also get in to our Patron write ins to give reco's of Wii U eshop games to snag before the store goes offline and why the future of gaming is primed for a return of Smell-o-vision.
 
Oh, and we are starting a Marvel Snap podcast that launches next week.
 
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Time Stamps
  • 0:00 Intro
  • 3:37 Housekeeping
  • 12:15 What We're Playing
  • 34:39 Micah's Kids' Gaming Reco's
  • 38:27 News Round Ups
  • 1:27:52 Recos
#Xbox #DeadSpaceRemake #Uncharted5
Episode 234 - God of War RagnaROKED 0
Jan 23, 2023

God of War Ragnarok is a meaty game. To help us discuss the themes, we brought on friend and Patron of the show: Nate McKeever (Backlog Breakdown). Before we get into the show, the preshow sees us discussing the recent news surrounding Xbox's layoffs and wondering just what is going on over there. The show proper sees us hinting at future content (including a new podcast) along with discussing the theme of obsession and parenthood as it relates to the characters in God of War Ragnarok. Buckle up. This is a long but rock solid episode.

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Time Stamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 2:15 Housekeeping
  • 3:22 What We're Playing
  • 32:49 God of War Ragnarok Spoilercast
  • 1:42:18 Patron Thank You's
  • 1:45:04 Recos

#godofwarragnarok #playstation5 #gamingpodcast

Episode 233 - 8th Annual Game of the Deer Awards 0
Jan 9, 2023
Marvel Snap, among other games, has taken the world by storm in 2022. So, does it get our game of the year award? Or does it go to games like God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring? Tune in for the 8th annual Game of the Deer Awards where we also hand out awards like Biggest Disappointment, Best Surprise, Broken Controller, and more!
 
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Time Stamps
  • 0:00 Intro
  • 07:24 What Have We Been Playing
  • 27:21 List of Awards
  • 29:15 Best Surprise Award
  • 35:34 Biggest Disappointment Award
  • 41:46 Outside the Box Award
  • 48:54 Broken Controller Award
  • 56:02 Best Game Pass/PS Plus Award
  • 1:01:42 Best Revisit
  • 1:06:12 Game of the Deer
  • 1:30:05 Reco's & Closing
#MarvelSnap #GodOfWarRagnarok #EldenRing
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