Then We Game

New year new games... Or at least time to go back to old games. This episode we talk about what we hope to accomplish next year in the world of gaming!

We're closing the books on another year and even a decade of gaming. We talk about our personal top picks for the games that have had the biggest impact on us in 2019 and in the 2010's. 

Sometimes, the stars align and you find yourself with a ton of time to do whatever you want... and you choose gaming! We're talking about video game binges. Some recent ones we've had, some memorable experiences and even some advice for planning one. 

Storytelling is present in pretty much every game you play. Justin and Nathan talk all about narrative's place in gaming and what makes a good tale vs. what stories you could more or less live without. 

Nathan and Justin discuss how gaming has changed over the years. The industry has changed, but so have we! 

A new generation of Pokemon is here! So Justin and Nathan take a little bit of time to reminisce about their favorite Pokemon in generations one through seven. 

In anticipation for the new generation of Pokemon games releasing, Justin and Nathan do a deep dive into the series!

Sometimes you just don't finish a game. Justin and Nathan dive into some of the games they have stopped playing, why they stopped, and talk about if they think they'll ever return to them. 

It's that time of year where we tell scary stories. So gather around the fire and listen to our tales of gaming nightmares... From game breaking glitches to losing save files. This episode is not for the faint of heart. 

While Nathan is on vacation, Justin takes the reigns with a solo show all about card games! This one-man journey is great for those who love cards games or those who want a favorite new hobby!

Scary games. Fun to watch - terrifying to play - and we love them! Justin and Nathan talk about some of their favorite horror-type games in this seasonally relevant episode!

A lot of new games have come out and Nathan and Justin have found themselves juggling a number of them! We take this week to talk about the games we've been playing and what we like and dislike about them. 

We talk about a series that's been near and dear to our hearts since grade school - The Legend of Zelda. From old classics to brand new adventures, we cover it all! 

What can be better than gaming? How about gaming with friends! There is a long history of multiplayer gaming, and this week Nathan and Justin cover it all!

Take a deep dive into a world of games that couldn't be contained in just one volume. Nathan and Justin talk pros and cons of making more of a thing you love.

Nathan and Justin each give their top ten favorite video game characters of all time! As well as a few honorable mentions. 

One of the most important aspects of every video game is how it controls! This week, Nathan and Justin break down controls, controllers, and all aspects of how you play the game at hand.

This week Nathan and Justin address an elephant in the room - how come they don't always finish the games they play? It opens up into a discussion about when the time is right to put down the controller and challenge the idea of what it means to finish a game.

Nathan and Justin go positive this week and talk about all the benefits gaming has to offer!

To celebrate reaching 20 episodes Justin and Nathan break down their individual top 10 moments in gaming!