That One Gaming Podcast

That One Gaming Podcast

Join hosts Colin, Lucas, and Neal in a bi-weekly podcast discussing a wide variety of gaming-related topics!

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TOGP #53: "Indie Sample Pack 2: 20XX, Tadpole Treble, Sea of Stars"
6d ago
TOGP #53: "Indie Sample Pack 2: 20XX, Tadpole Treble, Sea of Stars"
Last year we introduced the Indie Sample Pack, a type of episode where the three of us pick an indie game for the group to play, and we discuss our thoughts on the games based on early impressions. These are not full reviews, but rather initial thoughts based on the early hours of gameplay in each game. In these episodes we hope to give you some fun indie recommendations because, let’s be honest, everyone could stand to play some more indies! And with the summer on the horizon and game releases slowing down for a few months, what better time than now to check some out?The games in question this time around are the Mega Man-inspired roguelite 20XX, the amphibious rhythm game Tadpole Treble, and the love letter to classic JRPGs Sea of Stars!-------------------------------------That One Gaming Podcast websitehttps://thatonegamingpodcast.buzzsprout.comJoin the official TOGP Discord and interact with the podcast!https://discord.gg/JsaQ2xu7kUFind us outside the podcast!Colin:Youtube: Delicious Morsels & Delicious Morsels Musichttps://www.youtube.com/deliciousmorselshttps://www.youtube.com/@deliciousmorselsmusicTwitter: @DeliciousMorselhttps://www.twitter.com/DeliciousMorselMusic Profiles:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ABlNgbkRZWwkdnHFjrgrp?si=mR7gbGnRTI6CBLoDT3yL-gApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colin-angus/1509390991Find Lucas in the Trees:https://www.linktr.ee/karn_evil_999Find Neal in the Trees also:https://linktr.ee/vmk89
TOGP #49: "That One Game: Metroid Prime" *METROID MONTH*
Apr 2 2024
TOGP #49: "That One Game: Metroid Prime" *METROID MONTH*
This week Metroid month concludes with a bang, because we’re discussing what’s widely agreed to be one of the greatest games ever made - That One Game: Metroid Prime. Originally released on November 18, 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube, Metroid Prime brought the franchise’s signature exploration-based gameplay into the third dimension for the very first time. Interestingly, it was not the only Metroid game released on that day, as the Gameboy Advance game Metroid Fusion - the fourth entry in the 2D series - shared a simultaneous release, and both games were able to connect via link cable to unlock special features. Both games were critically acclaimed at launch and Metroid Prime is still to this day one of the highest rated games of all time. Developed in collaboration between Nintendo and Austin, Texas-based Retro Studios, Metroid Prime takes place in the years between the first two mainline Metroid games as the bounty hunter Samus Aran finds herself on the planet Tallon IV after intercepting a distress beacon from a Space Pirate ship orbiting the planet. Upon investigating the planet she discovers experiments conducted by the Space Pirates involving a massive sealed-off crater and a mysterious substance flowing from it known as Phazon.Early last year Nintendo surprised us all during a February Nintendo Direct by announcing a brand new HD re-release of the game, with the digital version dropping that very same day. Dubbed Metroid Prime Remastered, it sported updated visuals and controls to bring the game up to speed for modern audiences.-------------------------------------That One Gaming Podcast websitehttps://thatonegamingpodcast.buzzsprout.comJoin the official TOGP Discord and interact with the podcast!https://discord.gg/JsaQ2xu7kUFind us outside the podcast!Colin:Youtube: Delicious Morsels & Delicious Morsels Musichttps://www.youtube.com/deliciousmorselshttps://www.youtube.com/@deliciousmorselsmusicTwitter: @DeliciousMorselhttps://www.twitter.com/DeliciousMorselMusic Profiles:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ABlNgbkRZWwkdnHFjrgrp?si=mR7gbGnRTI6CBLoDT3yL-gApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colin-angus/1509390991Find Lucas in the Trees:https://www.linktr.ee/karn_evil_999Find Neal in the Trees also:https://linktr.ee/vmk89
TOGP #47: "Remembering Gunpei Yokoi (Father of Metroid)" *METROID MONTH*
Mar 5 2024
TOGP #47: "Remembering Gunpei Yokoi (Father of Metroid)" *METROID MONTH*
This week kicks off our latest theme month, Metroid Month! Throughout the entire month of March, look forward to Metroid-themed topics, culminating in the final episode of the month being about That One Game: Metroid Prime!For our first episode of the month we’re taking a look back at the man that some would say is the father of Metroid, the legendary creator Gunpei Yokoi. Though he tragically passed away in 1997, his contributions to Nintendo and video games in general are as important as they are numerous. In addition to acting as producer for the first two Metroid games, Gunpei Yokoi is also responsible for the adoption of the cross-shaped D-Pad that is now a staple of video game controllers, and also the invention of the Game Boy itself.Music during Colin's heroic speech:https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-the-epical-trailer-158083/-------------------------------------That One Gaming Podcast websitehttps://thatonegamingpodcast.buzzsprout.comJoin the official TOGP Discord and interact with the podcast!https://discord.gg/JsaQ2xu7kUFind us outside the podcast!Colin:Youtube: Delicious Morsels & Delicious Morsels Musichttps://www.youtube.com/deliciousmorselshttps://www.youtube.com/@deliciousmorselsmusicTwitter: @DeliciousMorselhttps://www.twitter.com/DeliciousMorselMusic Profiles:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ABlNgbkRZWwkdnHFjrgrp?si=mR7gbGnRTI6CBLoDT3yL-gApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colin-angus/1509390991Find Lucas in the Trees:https://www.linktr.ee/karn_evil_999Find Neal in the Trees also:https://linktr.ee/vmk89
TOGP #46: "That One Game: Chrono Trigger"
Feb 20 2024
TOGP #46: "That One Game: Chrono Trigger"
*Sorry for the re-upload - the end of the episode is now where it should be! --Colin*This week Colin, Lucas, and Neal embark on a journey through time in the classic 1995 RPG, That One Game: Chrono Trigger! Developed by Square and released for the Super Nintendo on March 11 of 1995 in Japan and later on August 11 in North America, the game was met with overwhelming critical praise for its story, gameplay, and music.Chrono Trigger’s development team was dubbed internally as the “Dream Team”, consisting of Final Fantasy’s Hironobu Sakaguchi, Dragon Quest’s Yuji Horii, and Dragonball’s Akira Toriyama. For the longest time it had been a dream of Sakaguchi to build a game with Horii and Toriyama and the stars finally aligned to give birth to Chrono Trigger. Gameplay was revolutionary for the RPG genre at the time, featuring a turn-based battle system where all battle encounters took place on the world map, with no transitions to and from battle scenes. Additionally, the Super Nintendo was put through its paces with a spectacular array of visual effects used throughout the game, and especially in combat.The game’s soundtrack marked the lead composer debut of now industry legend Yasunori Mitsuda, who along with some contributions from Final Fantasy series veteran Nobuo Uematsu, crafted a score that still to this day is praised as one of the greatest video game scores of all time.-------------------------------------That One Gaming Podcast websitehttps://thatonegamingpodcast.buzzsprout.comJoin the official TOGP Discord and interact with the podcast!https://discord.gg/JsaQ2xu7kUFind us outside the podcast!Colin:Youtube: Delicious Morsels & Delicious Morsels Musichttps://www.youtube.com/deliciousmorselshttps://www.youtube.com/@deliciousmorselsmusicTwitter: @DeliciousMorselhttps://www.twitter.com/DeliciousMorselMusic Profiles:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ABlNgbkRZWwkdnHFjrgrp?si=mR7gbGnRTI6CBLoDT3yL-gApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colin-angus/1509390991Find Lucas in the Trees:https://www.linktr.ee/karn_evil_999Find Neal in the Trees also:https://linktr.ee/vmk89
TOGP #40: "That One Game: Earthbound"
Nov 28 2023
TOGP #40: "That One Game: Earthbound"
Listen to your mom and go get dressed, and don’t forget your baseball bat and trusty red cap because this week Colin, Lucas, and Neal explore the quirky cult classic RPG That One Game Earthbound for the Super Nintendo. Released in Japan on August 27 of 1994 and later in North America on June 5th of the following year, Earthbound centered around Ness and his group of 3 friends who have all been chosen to save the world from the pending destruction to be wrought by the evil Giygas, a terrifyingly enigmatic being from beyond the reaches of space and time.Unlike many popular role-playing games of the era which preferred a more fantasy-inspired setting, Earthbound stood unique at the time by choosing to take place in the modern day country of Eagleland, inspired by the United States. The game utilizes this setting to great effect, offering a humorous satirical take on the American lifestyle.While Earthbound was successful in Japan, it was not met with the same praise when it landed overseas, and the game in turn sold poorly. However, with the inclusion of Ness in the original Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo 64, a cult following gradually began to form and the game is now looked upon with high regard. Notably, the game received a sequel in 2006 on the Gameboy Advance, but for numerous reasons Nintendo never ported the game outside of Japan, and those wishing to play it have sought out translation mods instead.-------------------------------------That One Gaming Podcast websitehttps://thatonegamingpodcast.buzzsprout.comJoin the official TOGP Discord and interact with the podcast!https://discord.gg/JsaQ2xu7kUFind us outside the podcast!Colin:Youtube: Delicious Morsels & Delicious Morsels Musichttps://www.youtube.com/deliciousmorselshttps://www.youtube.com/@deliciousmorselsmusicTwitter: @DeliciousMorselhttps://www.twitter.com/DeliciousMorselMusic Profiles:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ABlNgbkRZWwkdnHFjrgrp?si=mR7gbGnRTI6CBLoDT3yL-gApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colin-angus/1509390991Find Lucas in the Trees:https://www.linktr.ee/karn_evil_999Find Neal in the Trees also:https://linktr.ee/vmk89
TOGP #38: "Resident Evil: Death Island Review"
Oct 31 2023
TOGP #38: "Resident Evil: Death Island Review"
This week Colin, Lucas, and Neal get a little spooky and take a look at the latest CG-animated Resident Evil movie - Resident Evil: Death Island - which was released over the summer. A direct sequel to Resident Evil: Vendetta, Death Island takes place in 2015 as Leon S. Kennedy of Resident Evil 2 and 4 fame finds himself tracking down a researcher and engineer by the name of Antonio Taylor who is guilty of selling sensitive information to foreign entities. Meanwhile, in following up with cases of their own, other series mainstays like Chris and Claire Redfield and Jill Valentine find themselves visiting Alcatraz, where they meet up with Leon and discover a much more sinister plot at play.Upon release, the film received somewhat average reviews but was praised for its action scenes and the way it brought together an ensemble cast of the franchise’s most beloved characters.-------------------------------------That One Gaming Podcast websitehttps://thatonegamingpodcast.buzzsprout.comJoin the official TOGP Discord and interact with the podcast!https://discord.gg/JsaQ2xu7kUFind us outside the podcast!Colin:Youtube: Delicious Morsels & Delicious Morsels Musichttps://www.youtube.com/deliciousmorselshttps://www.youtube.com/@deliciousmorselsmusicTwitter: @DeliciousMorselhttps://www.twitter.com/DeliciousMorselMusic Profiles:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ABlNgbkRZWwkdnHFjrgrp?si=mR7gbGnRTI6CBLoDT3yL-gApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colin-angus/1509390991Find Lucas in the Trees:https://www.linktr.ee/karn_evil_999Find Neal in the Trees also:https://linktr.ee/vmk89