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Welcome to episode 234 In our first episode of 2024, TheSuffolkRam and Zabermoul welcome in the new year by discussing the differences between how the Brits and Danes celebrate Christmas and New Year, as well as some other celebrations involving fireworks. Zaber has been playing the latest game in the Yakuza series, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man who Erased his name. The plot is set side by side with Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and involves Kazuma Kiryu who supposedly 'died' in a previous game. Zaber talks about his love for the series and the mechanics of this game Ram has been playing a remake of a classic game he missed the first time around with the remake of System Shock. He discuss old school game mechanics and some of the neat details which keeps the game faithful to the original. We also discuss signings song you don't know the words too, methods of execution, crossing borders in Europe, Sweeteners, KFC crap drinks, BOGOF offers, Burgers Notes: A traditional Scottish song sung on New Year Eve,

Welcome to episode 233 Skazz joins once again for our Christmas podcast, to discuss a couple of games as well as our game of the year. Skazz has been playing the original half-life, recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, Valve has patched the game to now have support for the steam deck. Skazz has never been a massive fan, but has gone back and really enjoyed the game on Steam Deck. Ram has been watching people as an AI in Observation. Set on a space station he as an AI has to help his human crew figure out what happened and how to get home We then move onto our Game of the Year, Skazz picks For The King, and Ram picking Ghostwire: Tokyo We also discuss Fallout games and what we did and didn’t like Notes: The original and great, plus still be being patched Half Life Help the crew as an AI in Observation Skazz’s Game of the Year For The King Rams Game of the Year Ghostwire Tokyo You can Join us for our next episode on Thursday 4th January 2024 18:30 GMT On Youtube Twitch Also check out our next game nigh

Welcome to episode 232 Zaber is unwell with ‘The Rona’, so we have a special guest: Skazz is back! Skazz talks about what he’s been up to whilst he's been away, discussing his exploit with FGPA’s (Field Gate Programmable Array) emulation. A hardware device that can be used to emulate games instead of software for a more realistic feel. He talks about a couple of devices using it, specifically looking at; the analog pocket and Mister FGPA. Ram has been playing one of his favourite games from the early 2000s with Thief: Deadly Shadows. A game so good he's completed numerous times. He talks about making it work on modern systems with the Sneaky Upgrade mod, including some of its other cool features. As well as the story and mechices and comparing it to more modern games. we also discuss the classic console, the Neo Geo Pocket and the game Biomotor Unitron Notes: Hardware emulation using FGPA A device that uses them, the Analog Pocket An altitive with the Mister FGPA A short lived classic hand held the

Welcome to episode 231 We kick off in Rand(Nerds); tradition of going off on a tangent with Ram having a rant about metric vs imperial measuring systems and how the UK half-arsed it. Ram also talks about the joys of a full fibre connection. We get to hear a more sexy sounding danish man as Zaber has purchased a new mic, a shure SM7B with will make you ears enjoy this podcast even more. Ram then talks about throwing concrete in peoples faces and dealing with strange objects in the game Control from remedy, great fun with only a few minor quibbles. But made up with plenty of floating and flinging action. He also talks about the SCP Foundation which must have inspired the game.We also talk about streaming games with the Nvidia Shield and Valve Steam Link Notes: You too can sound as good as Zabermoul with a Shure SM7B A great site for creative writing with the SCP Foundation A excellent game inspired from the above in Control Nvidia’s game streaming device the Nvidia Shield And Valves service for streaming from

Welcome to episode 230 In this episode we welcome Zabermoul talks about his time at Copenhell, a metal music festival held annually in Denmark, He talks about the bands he saw, getting pissed, and the problems of being an early riser.As well as the costs He also recently took his daughter to see the Five Nights at Freddy's film. After a brief talk about the film and its (lacking) gory content, We discuss what things scare us in both film and games, and the types of horror we like/dislike. This leads us to ram talking about Penumbra Overture, Frictional Games first game. He talks about seeing the many mechanics they would use in future series like Amnesia and Soma, as well as those that would get removed later on for good reasons. We have a brief talk about The Witcher TV series, and Henry Cavell departure, and how this gives Ram hope for the upcoming Warhammer 40k TV Series. Zaber also talk about his love of watching Battle Bots Notes: Perhaps the best music festival in the world: Copenhell Plus chec

Welcome to episode 229 apologies for the audio in the episode, with our new host joining us we’re having to iron out a few issues In this episode we welcome Zabermoul to the podcast, hes guested as couple of times in the past and now back as a regular host. We kick off with Zaber discussing Portal 2, a game which somehow he amazingly hasn’t ever played before. We talk about the gameplay and humour of the game. Ram talks about a game he should love called Darkwood, but has had a few issues bouncing off of. It's a top down, survival horror game with some great atmosphere and interesting story. We also talk about For the King, a game we’re now playing for games night, a board game like rpg about defeating evil in a fantasy land. We also discuss grinding in games, the new Five Night and Freddy's film and a brief discussion on our recent 24-hour stream Notes: One of the best puzzle games ever made with Portal 2https://www.thinkwithportals.com/ Interesting concept and unique style for a horror game with Darkw

Welcome to episode 228 You’ll have noticed that Skazz is not with us for this podcast. Unfortunately life has got in the way and Skazz has had to (hopefully) temporarily step away from the podcast. We still have plan to continual, which will be discuss more at the end In this episode, Ram has a recap of our 24 hour live stream and discusses the games we played including Escape First Alchemist, Gang Beasts, Armello, Fall Guys, Human Fall Flat, Hunt Showdown and Portal 2. With a little overview of each, and what he thought of them. He also discusses the tv series Salvation from a few years ago, its about an asteroid that's on its way to collide with earth and how they try to stop it, unfortunately the other part of the plot interferes with the central premise and makes it somewhat a disappointment. Finally, a brief talk about the future of the podcast, plan and possible changed coming ahead Notes: Short single or co-op puzzle game in Escape First Alchemist Super fun multiplayer fighting game with Gand Beas

Welcome to episode 227 We discuss Google vs Apple with regards to keeping phones up to date and stopping support and security updates. We also discuss why and when we upgrade our devices. We have a brief discussion on how bad we are at Hunt: Showdown and the many missed opportunities due to panic aiming we also discuss our upcoming 24 livestream, ram going mad over game engines graphics, And his bout of madness when fighting spiders in games, and the simple trick to make anything cute. Notes: When will your device loose support? Check out here How does the human eye compare to a camera? Some info here Hunt and miss shots at other players in Hunt: Showdown Never be an early adopter, as Ram found out with PhysX card Take revenge on spiders in Kill it with Fire Using a shotgun to take out insects with the Bug -A-Salt You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 7th Octorber 2023 21:30 GMT+1, and also join us for our 24hour live strem on the 30th September starting around 8am GMT+1 On YoutubeTwitch Also c

Welcome to episode 226 Skazz is back on the road with his bike after many years of non-riding, we discuss some old planned road trips and possibly of going on one next year. Ram has been causing space based carnage in meeple stations, A game similar to rimworld but with some big drawbacks, and differently not a version 1 game. We learn how many stations Ram has doomed to a horrific death via mis-managment, including lack of plumbing, sentient poos and misplaced ladders Skazz has also finished Ghostwire: Tokyo, played on the steam deck he discuss his thought on the game and gives some similar feed back to what Ram described. Notes: Have your own toilet disaster in Meeple Station Skazz has finishedGhostwire: Tokyo You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 23rd September 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/randnerds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 27th September at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch: Skazz: https://www.twitch.tv/sk4z

Welcome to episode 225 Sorry for any audio issues in this episode, a mysterious hum from realms unknown upset the recording and Skazz had some fun removing it. Ram is back, and with Skazz having life getting in the way, he save us all by taking the stage to talk about an TTRPG he’s just picked up - Call of Cthulhu. He goes over the rules in depth, comparing it to D&D 5e and the strengths and weaknesses of both systems. Including character creation, combat, skill and how more RP heavy this game is. We also have a brief discussion on RPG podcasts Notes: Drive your friend mad a the table with Call of Cthulhu An actual play Call of Cthulhu podcast with some fine British gents And a likewise D&D podcast with some excitable Americians Fancy getting into CoC? well here are the quick start rules A mini adventure for you to try solo And the character sheet you’ll need You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 9th September 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/randnerds Twitch: htt

Welcome to episode 224 Ram has had a family emergency and was unable to attend, so Skazz is flying solo. Skazz talk’s about the porting of games and how techniques are used to make lower res game look better and how they don’t always work. As well as how hardware plays into the situation and the lack of VRAM on PC graphic cards causing issues The first game he uses as an example is AKIBA’S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed, a PSP game that is poorly optimised. As a comparison, AKIBA’S TRIP: undead and undressed despite being a Vita game play much better Notes: A PSP game ported to switch, AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed A switch game ported properly, AKIBA’S TRIP: undead and undressed You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 26th August 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On YoutubeTwitch Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 16th August at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch: SkazzTheSuffolkRam

Welcome to episode 223 Ram has been saving spirits in Ghostrie Tokyo, we talk about the mechanics of the game, what makes side quotes interesting. Ram also shows his lack of knowledge of Japan and discusses the game world and Japanese folk law. We also talk about the free update -’The Spiders Thread’ Skazz give an internet update, and talk about the joys of networking, We also discuss Ram finding a mysterious mouse and the origin of church pews Notes: Save ghost and talk to dogs in Ghostwire Tokyo You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 12th Auguest 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On YoutubeTwitch Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 16th May at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch: SkazzTheSuffolkRam

Welcome to episode 222 We talk about our university days and some of the horrible testing systems they used and poor experiences we had while there. Plus our legacy spreadsheets We talk about how much modern web design is crap and is all about style of substance. We also talk about the changes to Reddit API We also discuss TukTuk repair and how pilot know when they have fat passengers on board, Japan cyber security minister Eventually we get to discussing games, with Skazz talking about Alan Wake, a game that Ram hates. Notes: Formula one pit crew have nothing on these guyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnU0359kfyc What to do if you going to crash into a mountain, the terrain escape manoeuvre Nice to see Comp Sci being taught in schools Know nothing about computers? you’d be perfect as Japan’s Cyber Security Minster A Brief history of the Reddit API controversy Ram hates, Skazz likes, what side do you fall on? Alan Wake You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 29th July 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Y

Welcome to episode 221 We update our internet woes, Skazz is still suffering but Ram internet is back up and running after a visit from internet royalty. A discussion of warhammer leads to a look at the new US laser weapons systems. We discuss the recent submarine issue and apply our “expert knowledge” to the event and talk about other incidents around it. We finally get talking about games. Ram has been playing factory sim ‘Shapez’ like other factory games. It involves mining and making ‘shapes’ to unlock upgrades and progress. A simplified but very enjoyable game We also discuss darts handicap and his various other spots issues Notes: The newly developed US laser weaponhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfPcl6nAlM4 Scott Mainey talks about the sub and dangers vs space travel Kyle Hill’s talk about the sub failure The study on carbon fiber mention in Kyle's video The Dangers of Delta P The Triste, the first sub to get to the deepest part of the ocean. The reverse accident on the Byford Dolphin Yes, the R

Welcome to episode 218 We’ve been suffering from internet issues, but poor Skazz has been had it really bad and its been limiting his gaming potential Ram talks about the 10th edition of Warhammer 40k that's coming out, he talks about how games workshop learnt from the problematic launch of the 9th edition and the new limited edition box Leviathan. He also looks at how some of the community is reacting and the problem with Warhammer fans. Ram has also been playing a simple 2d puzzle game with Old Man’s Journey, featuring moving mountains, sitting, memories and sheep! Ram method of increasing product revenue and gastro pub meals, our low heat tolerance, rain dances in your underpants, ethernet cable annoyances and what part of the world did we use to own Notes: Happy draught day Amazingly you can buy an electric Harley Davidson The new edition of 40k and a box set you can’t buy anymore with Warhammer 40000 Leviathan A old man with amazing powers in Old Man’s Journey You can Join us for our next Livesteam on

Welcome to episode 219 We check in with Skazz Hogwarts adventure and the odd endings of the games, this lead onto a discussion on modern PC hardware. Skazz talks about the recently released Street Fighter 6 game and it demanding VRAM issues with its new open world mode, multiplayer world and massive graphical upgrades. Ram has played a couple of games with a classic game from his childhood with Sleepwalker that proves rather annoying, and then RISK: Global Domination based on the classic board game, the computer version rather nickle and dimes its players We also discuss the data transfer rate of rams (146GB+) Notes: Save a boy from waking up in Sleepwalker Classic strategy game and micro transaction hell in RISK: Global Domination Important information about Ram semen Needs lots of VRAM Street Fighting 6 You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 17th June 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube Twitch Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 7th June at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch: Skazz TheSuffolkRam

Welcome to episode 218 Skazz has been playing the controversial game Hogwarts Legacy, we discuss J K Rowling as an author and her books. Skazz also talks about the love for the world the developers have for the game, the character creator and the looks of the game, gameplay and some of the content and some of it neat online tie ins Ram has been saving a spys life by re-arranging comic book panels in puzzler Framed Collection. A neat puzzle game with a few annoying points. We also discuss the anime version of 4Chan and being charged by hordes of PC gamers, Dalle helps us in this matter. Notes: A great game mired in controversy Hogwarts Legacy Find out house your in Wizarding World Comic book re-framing puzzler in Framed Collection You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 3rd June 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube Twitch Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 24th May at approx 20:30 GMT+1 on Twitch: Skazz TheSuffolkRam

Welcome to episode 217 We start with a brief talk about our exploits in Euro Truck 2, we've all been convoying and flipping over. We also talk about some of our fun expenses in left 4 dead 2 and how ram isn’t a US marine and will leave his friends behind. We also talk about why world war two shooters can be funner then more modern shooters and some complaints we have with them and as a link how we dislike modern film heros. Ram has been playing in VR space combat in Star wars squadrons. Feeling like a space pilot and having fun diverting power to shields Skazz talk about a couple of mini emulation consoles with the Mivoo Mini Plus and Ambernic RG35XX, set up and how good they are We also discuss shit matchmaking and the ultimate dick pic Notes: The ultimate dick pic The original WW2 shooters Call of Duty and Medal of Honor A underpowered hero and lot of jumping sideways in Max Payne Experiences the fantasy of a X Wing Pilot in Star Wars Squadrons Little emulation boxes with the Mivoo Mini Poo and Amber

Welcome to episode 216 As per the norm for us, after talking a load of rubbish, we eventually talk about games. Ram talks more about the game he started last week, Call of Cthulhu, Release 2018 it is a survival horror but with an engaging story tired to it. Ram talks about the story, his knowledge on HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos, the stealth mechanics and skill system. This leads into a discussion on how to make a well designed survival horror including Ram's favorite example: SOMA, and also a game that did it all wrong in Ourlast We also discuss the difference between crows and raven, beds next to desks pitfalls, boy racer pcs and shitty cars, Notes: Follow this guide and you too can tell the difference between Raven and Crows The most importance member of parliament A fishy experience with Call of Cthulhu TheSuffolkRam's favorite example of survival horror SOMA And an example of survival horror done badly Outlast You can check out of out Lets Play of Outlast and suffer along with us, check out part 1 and

Welcome to episode 215 A brief podcast this week, Skazz has a rant about control schemes for wheels, and Ram gives a brief talk about the 2018 Call of Cthulhu game Notes: Look like a promising RPG http://www.cyanide-studio.com/callofcthulhu You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 22nd April 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/randnerds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 12th April at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch: Sk4zzi0us: https://www.twitch.tv/sk4zzi0us TheSuffolkRam: https://www.twitch.tv/thesuffolkram