CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

Hosted by podcasting vet, Scott Johnson, Jon Jagger and Beau Schwartz. Weekly, on the frogpants network. Video games and the issues around them every week!

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CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers is a podcast about gaming culture. The show discusses the latest releases from Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, and other platforms. The hosts talk about both retro and contemporary games plus video game industry news. This podcast is an excellent listen for gaming fans.

Hosts Scott Johnson, Jon Jagger, and Beau Schwartz call themselves "The Core Crew." Each is a video game enthusiast and content creator. Besides this podcast, all three have their own YouTube channels. They post reviews, game playthroughs, and industry commentary. CORE brings their video game expertise together as they discuss what's new in the gaming community.

In each episode, the hosts share what games they played that week and discuss their gaming experience. They also assess the latest developments in the gaming world. The podcast covers significant gaming events like BlizzCon and Summer Game Fest. Each episode is a round-up of video game news, new releases, and predictions.

The games covered on CORE vary. Scott, Jon, and Beau may talk about the space game Starfield, then play the latest Super Mario release. They discuss the legacy of the Zelda game series and review Cyberpunk 2077. Other popular games highlighted include Final Fantasy, RoboCop, Fortnite, and World of Warcraft.

Along with games, the trio analyzes the video game industry as a whole. Scott, Jon, and Beau discuss company news that may interest gamers. For example, they share opinions on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The podcast hosts also examine games based on Marvel characters. These include Marvel Snap and Marvel's Midnight Suns.

CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers is a comprehensive review of almost everything a game fan could need to know. New podcast episodes come out every week, ranging from one to three hours.

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Audio Version of the Game Awards 2024

Audio Version of the Game Awards 2024

Scott, Beau and Jon doing live commentary over the game awards, like we do every year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Audio Version of the Game Awards 2024

Audio Version of the Game Awards 2024

Scott, Beau and Jon doing live commentary over the game awards, like we do every year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 448: Titus Is Always Rightus

CORE 448: Titus Is Always Rightus

The Secret Level stuff hit, and we are pretty excited about it. Game Awards are today! CyberPunk dropped another surprize patch! Blizzard kicks Warcraft off GoG. Dear Martha, the games we played, and your texts! (send more to 801-471-0462)GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDPath of Exile 2Marvel Rivals SCOTTMetaphor: ReFantazioMechwarrior 5: ClansPsychonaughts 2Super Mario WorldJONIndiana Jones & the really very quite large Circle Soul Reaver 1 & 2 RemasterBEAUWarcraft Rumble on PC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 447: XDefiant Not Gonna Give it To Ya

CORE 447: XDefiant Not Gonna Give it To Ya

Switch 2 leaks give us a bit more than we knew about, and opens some additional questions as well. BG3 going out with a bang! XDefiant is now Ex-XDefiant. Playstation hits 30! Dear Martha! Games we played, and your feedback in a great big happy CORE episode!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTPsychoNaughts 2Spyro Reignited TrilogyKao the KangarooYooka-LayleeLost But FoundDungeon ClawlerSonic X Shadow GenerationsJONPortrait of RuinOrder of EcclesiaDead CellsBEAUWoW WoWmore WoW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 446: Questions with Answers

CORE 446: Questions with Answers

You have questions, and we have answers, as well as a busy Thanksgiving schedule. So we did an episode early this week and spent the whole time answer your gaming questions and more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 445: You're late, Gordon!

CORE 445: You're late, Gordon!

The game award noms came out and we have lots to say about those. HL2 got a 20 year aniversary doc you should watch. FF14 coming to mobile. Game Pass gets you streaming more than GamePass games. From is maybe getting bought by Sony. Games we played, Dear Martha, and MORE!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFinal Dragon Age 4 thoughtsSCOTTAces and AdventuresCoffee CaravanDungeon ClawlerAce Combat 7JONCastlevania Aria of SorrowCastlevania Dawn of SorrowBEAUStalker 2: Heart of ChernobylWoW Mythic+Helldivers 2!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 444: Everything is Classic Now

CORE 444: Everything is Classic Now

Warcraft had a lot of stuff to say for their 30th anniversary, including a new battle-chest of Warcraft RTS's to buy, and a load of classic and retail wow updates. Did someone say Player Housing? Yes, Blizzard did. Also, OLED Stream Deck gets a white model, Stellar Blade coming to PC next year, Baldur's Gate 3 is all over the Vatican, we know how much Nintendo is suing Palworld for, MK1 gets Ghostface, about a month too late, but he's rad, and MORE! All that we played, plus Dear Martha and the usual weirdness, all on today's CORE show!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDragon Age: The VeilguardSCOTTRed Dead RedemptionTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered FateSonic X Shadow GenerationsJONVampire Survivors: Ode to CastlevaniaFinal Fantasy XIV 7.1 CrossroadsBEAUJust Dragon Age this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 443: Switch Back

CORE 443: Switch Back

We have codes to win! Also, Switch 2 confirmed to let you play older games still. Warcraft 2 remastered is apparently happening on Steam. Funny note to add to the Ubisoft NFT game story. Bioware is not doing DA:VG DLC, instead moving right to Mass Effect. PS5 Pro reviews seem a little flat. Yakuza loses its creator. Virtua Fighter is coming back! The games we played, your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDragon Age The VeilguardWoWSCOTTBat BoyRoad 96Dead EstateJONVampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLCBEAUTimberborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 442: Candy CORE-n

CORE 442: Candy CORE-n

Sony kills two studios this week. Ubisoft launched that NFT game. Path of Exile 2 gets pushed a few weeks. Games preservation got road blocked. Red Dead 1 is out now. Atari VCS is cheap for a minute. Redfall's downfall might be different than you think. All the halloween sales are happening. Dear Martha! Dragon Age thoughts, though VERY early. Games we played, and your texts and emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 441: Netflix and Purge

CORE 441: Netflix and Purge

Netflix kills their 2 year old AAA gaming studio. For reasons. Vampire Survivors goes back to it's inspiration. Do we have the best list of the 25 scariest horror games? Blizzard really want's your ninety bucks. Metal Slug: Tactics gets a tactical release date. Squadron 42 might finally happen. Spider-Man 2 coming to PC with some strings attached. This week's platform deals! Dear Martha! Games we played this week, and loads more!GAMES WE PLAYEDSHAREDLynked: Banner of the SparkSCOTTNew World AeturneumCitadelumRoundguardJONMetaphor: ReFantazioNo Man's SkySonic X Shadow GenerationsNext set of UFO 50 games:- Campanella - Arcade - flying saucer action- Golfaria - Adventure - Golf meets Adventure game- The Big Bell Race - Sport - Campanella racing- Warp Tank - Adventure/Puzzle - Teleporting blaster masterBEAUBatman: Arkham Shadow D4 Vessel of HatredRavenswatch 1.0Factorio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 440: Leak-a-chu

CORE 440: Leak-a-chu

There was a pretty big Pokemon leak, and it's kinda weird. Plus, XDefiant may or may not be closed down soon. Bandai Namco lays off a load of workers in a strange way. The next Bond games will be about a much younger James, says IO Interactive. God of War for TV just got dumped and started over from nothing. FTC making it easier to unsub. Cyberpunk gets a rad expensive statue for you to buy. Dear Martha! The games we played, and emails and calls today on CORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 439: Hell, it's about time!

CORE 439: Hell, it's about time!

Halo going full Unreal 5, and Master Chief looking a little thicc! Red Dead 1 finally comes to PC 14 years on. Play Nice: We are reading it, and we will have thoughts. Paradox does not like their rep. Nintendo wants you to wake up and snooze. We predicted something in a horror game. Sunderfolk is coming from Dreamhaven. Our gameplay this week, Dear Martha, your comments and more! Like the meaning of Meatus.GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDiablo IV - Vessel of HatredVictory Heat RallySCOTTPinball SpireVictory Heat RallyMore WoW, Crime Scene Cleaner, Cat's Quest IIIJONDragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROMega Man X 1-4UFO 50:- Attractics Arcade Strategy - Devilition Puzzle Strategy - Kick Club Arcade Platform - Avianos StrategyBEAU Planescape: TormentWoWBg3 multiplayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 438: Emulate THIS!

CORE 438: Emulate THIS!

What games are we getting in October? Plus, Nintendo killing more emulation and Youtube creators, Starfield's DLC might not be all that great, FF14 making more dungeons solo-friendly, Like a Dragon: Yakuza gets it's TV trailer on Prime, Diablo 4 expansion hits monday, Dear Martha, our week in games, a phone call and a MASHUP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 237: Cast No Shadows

CORE 237: Cast No Shadows

GamePass support kinda blows! Plus what the hell is happening at Ubi with the delay of AC Shadows, and the weird pullout of all the fall events? Well, we get into it. Plus, the next Yakuza game is a pirate game. Sony State of Play happened. The Play Nice book released an excerpt. Meta announces a new mid-tier headset. Space Marine II patch fixes some things. All the stuff we played, Martha, and your msgs and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDBeau and Scott raided in wow!SCOTTUtopia Must FallBeyond GalaxylandJONStar Wars OutlawsUFO 50Balatro on mobileBEAUPlanescape Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE: Special Coverage of Sony’s State of Play

CORE: Special Coverage of Sony’s State of Play

All the games they showed on Sept 24th 2024. Enjoy our watch-along audio! Full video up on youtube at frogpants.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 436: Best Pal in a Suit

CORE 436: Best Pal in a Suit

Time for CORE, and that means, time for Switch 2 leaks, PS6 CPU's, Nintendo rattling legal sabers at Palworld, Square not happy with anything ever, and Sony going all throwback this week! Plus all the games we played, Dear Martha, your calls and texts and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDWoW: The War WithinSCOTTBeat ‘What The Car’Satisfactory 1.0Steam Family Sharing testedJONWild Bastards The Plucky SquireShowgun ShowdownBEAUPlanescape: Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 435: The Playstation Bump

CORE 435: The Playstation Bump

We have a contest for Space Marine II wannabes! Also, Sony wants to give you a PS5 Pro, but for a hefty price. Worth it? Let's talk about it. Plus games we played, Dear Martha, The Crew 2 being a dollar, more games division cuts at Microsoft, Satisfactory finally out of early access, Steam Families is in full launch, railgun damage is being quadrupled in Helldivers 2, a couple calls, and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 434: Gone-Cord

CORE 434: Gone-Cord

So, let's talk about Concord. Wild how quickly things went bad. What does it say about the saturation of team based shooters, and how hard it is for even Sony to wedge one in? Lots to say here. Plus all the games we played this week, Dear Martha, the games of September, Minecraft trailer hitting, No Man's Sky getting fishing, Balatro coming to mobile, BG3 gets some extra stuff, and how about a Cyberpunk board game? Your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDJOINT GAMESWar WithinWarhammer 40K Space Marine IISCOTTStar TruckerShapez 2PeglinJONBlack Myth WukongPeglin, and a few bits and bobsBEAUDeadlockBaldur's Gate 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 433: Pay or Die

CORE 433: Pay or Die

Let's get some chatter going about Early Access in 2024, and what that means. It's not just indies on Steam we're talking about. BIG major releases this month made us ask some questions about the idea, and what we would like to see moving forward. Plus our time in WoW, Star Wars Outlaws, Peglin, and more. Dear Martha, Diablo news, CD Projekt Red and some updates, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 432: Com One Com All

CORE 432: Com One Com All

Gamescom 2024 and all the stuff we heard, including a few things no one saw coming. Starfield cars, Civ voice overs, Borderlands 4, PoE early access news, and way more. Plus all the games we played this week and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 431: Video Games With a 'Z'

CORE 431: Video Games With a 'Z'

We have important things to say about our guilds, why Scott was in Irvine this week, and why playing Shapez 2 this week is in your best interest. But that's not all. WoW prep for an expansion and soon. Having the Dark Urge to play BG3 again. Why Fortnite and Disney are best friends. How Dragon Age IV is shaping up for it's just announced Oct 31st release date. Steam OS coming to more than just Steam Decks and soon. Hi-Fi Rush gets new life with PUBG publisher. Martha, emails, calls and more!SCOTTShapez 2WoWSteamworld Heist IIJONBaldur's Gate 3 Paladin/Dark Urge play-throughBEAUYakuza KiwamiOverwatchCyberpunk 2077 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.