Best Achievement Hunting 101 Podcasts (2025)

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Level 361 - Overhyped or Unappreciated? Too Many or Just Right? 1:28:09

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3d ago1:28:09

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and The Roy are back once again to bring you their own personal brand of nonsense! This week, Exe discusses a remaster that he's very excitedly been looking forward to and Elroy goes full VSS for his showcase. Never go full VSS! Games Mentioned: Exe the Hero - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 +…

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Level 360 - We Remember You, Xbox 360. Just Don’t Call It Retro! 1:37:52

10d ago1:37:52

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Ell is back and is mad about the new TMNT game, Koosh is playing a cool game leaving Game Pass, and Wildwest is STILL farming. Games Mentioned: wildwest08 - Farm Together 2 KooshMoose - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Big Ell - TMNT: Splintered Fate, Freshly Frosted, The Gunk -…

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Level 359 - Peruvian Folklore and MissingSpaces Any Way You Slice It 1:23:05

18d ago1:23:05

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and Elroy reunite to deliver their much missed and much beloved antics. This week, Exe finally showcases one of his favorite games that he's referenced dozens of times over the years while Elroy learns a little about Peru. Somehow, he does this while still managing to play another stu…

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Level 358 - Magical Delicacy and Anno 1800 Console Edition 1:09:09

24d ago1:09:09

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This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Summer is still summering and the chairs get spun again. wildwest08 is back and KooshMoose fills in for Ell. We briefly talk about the most recent round of Microsoft layoffs but also are excited to hear the news about Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox. Then we dive in to our showcases. wildwest…

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Level 357 - Call of the Wasteland(er) 1:12:49

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This Week's Panel - Exe the Hero, WSTLNDRJoe Show Discussion - WSTLNDRJoe is back in the house! Elroy couldn't make it this week, but Exe was lucky enough to have the perfect replacement. And you're lucky enough to hear it! This week, Joe talks about a gamepass hidden gem while also discussing the repetitive job of West Coast law enforcement. Exe b…

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Level 356 - TMNT Splintered Fate and Lost in Random: The Eternal Die 1:03:38

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This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, rawkerdude Show Discussion - It's a start of summer mess-around! Big Ell and wildwest are out and we bring back a voice you haven't heard in awhile to talk turtle. Also, Koosh plays a new gamepass game. They're both rogue-lites! This summer, drink rogue-lite - the less-filling, great-tasting genre. Games Mentioned: r…

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Level 355 - New Old Games or Old New Games? 1:35:52

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Wakapeil Show Discussion - Wakapeil returns to the podcast in a delightful discussion with ElroyOMJ much like all the games they discuss return for another run. It’s rewarms delights as Elroy brings Double Dragon 4 to the table boasting the cutting edge graphics/vibe of a thirty year old game, and Wakapeil somehow goes…

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Level 354 - Summer Game Fest 2025 & Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Recap and Thoughts! 1:19:57

2M ago1:19:57

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Ell is still playing with goats, Koosh is playing with spraypaint, and Wildwest played 1000 baby games and one big con! Games Mentioned: Big Ell - Goat Simulator Remastered KooshMoose - Spray Paint Simulator wildwest08 - The Big Con Some of the Xbox Showcase Games Mentioned: The …

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Level 353 - Snouts and Chiropractors and Respectable Scores! Oh my! 1:21:03

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and The Roy are back at ‘ya with an unintentional menagerie of multiple blasts from the past! Not BLASTERS, though, unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective). This week, Elroy talks about some crazy cyborgs while Exe keeps it cozy and safe. Oh, and we learn that El…

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Level 352 - Temu Black Panther: Achievements Forever 1:28:25

2M ago1:28:25

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, KooshMoose Show Discussion - Koosh played a metroidvania new to Game Pass. It stars a Black Panther wannabe, but it seems very enjoyable! Ell played a new JRPG brand new to Xbox and played many hours of it and completed it! What did he think of it? Thanks EastAsiaSoft! Games Mentioned: Big Ell - Starlight Legacy KooshMo…

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Level 351 - Brevity Is the Soul of Wit 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and Elroy were a little crunched for time this week, so this episode is all killer, no filler! Exe talks about the newest Gamepass darling, Doom: The Dark Ages, while Elroy keeps a similar heavy metal theme with Rock Lobs… Zombie. Add in some baby games, and you've got an odd level ep…

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Level 350 - We're Moving Houses, This One Has Mongooses 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, KooshMoose Show Discussion - wildest08 called in sick so we carried on without him. Ell played a moving game of house(s) with a dark twist. KooshMoose played a AA mascot platformer that draws inspiration from several AAA mascot platformers and does it well. We've got targets (again) and a little Game Pass news. Welcome …

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Level 349 - For All the Punks & Animals in Denver 1:31:02

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Everybody’s favorite prime number podcast is back, baby! As Exe and The Roy have finally gotten their lives and free time back, they’ve altered their gaming habits to match the occasion. What might those alterations be?! Well, Exe talks about a rad and relatively new game in a totally tub…

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Level 348 - Go Go Jump Into Civilization...That Is If You Still Like That Genre...!!! 1:01:52

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Question of the Week - What are games or genres that you liked as a kid that you don't like as much now? Conversely, are there any games or genres you DIDN'T like as a kid that you grew to like as you got older? Show Discussion - Ell played yet another Eastasiasoft game that involves LOTS and LOTS of JUMPING!…

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Level 347 - 4.5 Nice Things and 1 Very Confused Mom 1:28:11

3M ago1:28:11

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Despite both of them being in their busy season, Exe and The Roy wouldn't dare deprive you of your odd week listening habit! So, what's on deck?! Exe discusses a unique and very accessible fighting game and shares a story of a time he let the intrusive achievement hunter thoughts win, whi…

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Level 346 - South of Midnight and Phantom Liberty 1:17:23

4M ago1:17:23

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This Week's Panel - wildwest08, KooshMoose Show Discussion - Your regularly scheduled host's social calendars didn't align so Big Ell exited stage left for broadway and KooshMoose entered stage right in order to finish talking about South of Midnight. wildwest08 talks about his time with the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC, Phantom Liberty. There's also so much…

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Level 345 - Always Wear a Helmet in the Shadows 1:53:16

4M ago1:53:16

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and Elroy are back with an A-B/1-2 punch of games! Exe sneaks in a sneaky review of a sneaky game, and Elroy talks his big head off about some big heads! More importantly, never trust a ninja in the shadows and always wear a helmet! Games Mentioned: Exe - Assassin's Creed Shadows & Th…

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Level 344 - Two's Company, Three Get Loud! 1:34:38

4M ago1:34:38

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08, KooshMoose Show Discussion - The MOOSE is back. Long live the moose. The moose. Is. IMMORTAL. This man has been playing games for f...for fu...well, you'll have to listen to hear us say the f word! Ell plays a party game pertaining to Balls. Fuzzy balls. Fuzzballs. He also got a new mic. Woo. Wildwest played…

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Level 343 - Splitting Nyan Neko Fiction 1:43:03

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Just like old times, the dynamic duo is back! This week, Exe keeps it short and sweet, like a rice krispie treat, while Elroy serenades us with the single most Elroy game EVER! Games Mentioned: Exe - Splitting Fiction ElroyOMJ - KinnikuNeku: Super Muscle Cat ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links…

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Level 342 - I See Your True Colo(u)rs Sniping Through 1:51:48

5M ago1:51:48

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Eastasiasoft is the bestest. Ell was lucky enough to sick his teeth into a visual novel. That's right, a visual novel! Which well written visual novel has Ell been playing? Wildwest08 has been playing a Game Pass game, and to get good at it, he acquired a REAL sniper rifle, right? RIGHT? We'…

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Level 341 - Gust Goes Xbox! Atelier Yumia Showcase and Review 1:32:34

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This Week's Panel - Exe the Hero, WSTLNDRJoe Show Discussion - Exe the Hero is back with a special game and a special guest! WSTLNDRJoe fills in for Elroy while Exe breaks down the newest game in the Atelier series, which is also the first to be released on Xbox, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land. If you're a fan of JRP…

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Level 340 - Tony Hawk Just Ollied Over Bikini Bottom! 1:04:09

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Ell is REALLY excited about the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3&4 Remaster announcement! Ell finally finished a huge game that he started many years ago. He also learned how to…drive? wildwest visited Bikini Bottom and drank a lot of water. Listen as he pretends that his children are the reason he’…

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Level 339 - Vows In the Key of F 1:48:32

5M ago1:48:32

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and Elroy are back with another f-in sweet episode for your listening pleasure! Exe discusses a brand new f-in remaster, while Elroy gets f-in confused and discusses like 17 f-in games. Elroy also talks about the ABCDEF-in bingo challenge. Games Mentioned: Exe - Tales of Graces f Rema…

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Level 338 - Leisure Suits, Assassin's Creed Brutes, and Avowed Pursuits 1:10:32

6M ago1:10:32

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - He did it. Wildwest completed Assassin's Creed Valhalla including all the DLC! How long did that take him and what did he think of it? Ell played Leisure Suit Larry. How immature! Totally not Ell's style as he is a PROFESSIONAL. As a bonus, one of our listeners has given his thoughts of new …

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Level 337 - Always_1337 1:33:23

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and The Roy are back and in top form to celebrate a very special prime number podcast! In a move that will surprise nobody, despite promising NOT to discuss a beat ‘em up, Elroy discusses a half-shelled beat ‘em up (and y'all gave Exe a hard time for ONLY THREE Final Fantasies in a ro…

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Level 336 - The Big Game Pass 47:58

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This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - wildwest08 is joined with a surprise substitution KooshMoose to talk about the big Game... Pass games they played recently. So reheat some Super Bowl chili left-overs (beans or no beans, we won't judge) and huddle up while this week's AH101 lineup discusses their gaming options. We promis…

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Level 335 - Making Turkey Jerky with the Aces 2:10:35

6M ago2:10:35

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Beef jerky is too expensive these days, so Exe and Elroy are here to talk to you about turkey jerky while also expertly dodging, ducking, dipping, diving and dodging some dangerous waves! And missiles - they're expertly avoiding them, too. Aces high, baby! Personal note from Exe & Elroy: …

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Level 334 - Our Top Games of 2024 & Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Thoughts! 1:51:40

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - We asked our patrons for their top games of 2024. We get their thoughts and give ours as well! Wildwest got a cool game for Christmas and wants to share his thoughts with all of you! College Football is where it's at! Ell and his Thursday crew tidied up Moving Out 2! Is this recommended for …

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Level 333 - Three Threes and the Two E's 1:33:04

7M ago1:33:04

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - In this w33k's 3pisod3, 3x3 and 3lroy discuss what is 3ith3r a pr3post3rous or incr3dibl3 id3a r3garding th3 r3surr3ction of a fan favorit3 3v3nt! They also talk about gam3s, of cours3, with 3x3 bringing up a relativ3ly mod3rn JRPG and 3lroy bringing up a th3-3xact-opposit3-of-mod3rn b3at…

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Level 332 - Vikings Must Love Collectibles 1:12:42

7M ago1:12:42

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This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Tonight wildwest08 is secretly replacing his usual co-host with a talking moose. Let's see if it's rich enough. We talk about the latest revamp to Game Pass Quests and start to get excited for the Xbox Developer Direct later this month. Then it's time to talk about some lengthy games we'v…

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Level 331 - Sophie Starfruit and the Co-hosts from Academia 1:25:35

7M ago1:25:35

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This Week's Panel - Exe has a new cat! Elroy has a new PAL console! Oh, and they FINALLY get to bask in prime number glory! They also talk about games, of course, with this week's selections ranging from repetitive Roman numerals to compoundingly disappointing sequels. Games discussed: Exe - XIII and Goosebumps Dead of Night Elroy - The Karate Kid:…

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Level 330 - Resolving 2024 1:44:18

7M ago1:44:18

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This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, Matrarch, wildwest08 Show Discussion - It's an end of the year mess around as Big Ell is off for Christmas. Wildwest invites Kooshmoose and Matrarch to fill in and talk about their 2024 resolutions and top games played in 2024. Games Mentioned: wildwest - Dragon Age: Inquisition KooshMoose - Animal Well Matrarch - KL…

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Level 329 - Bet THAT Wasn't on Your Bingo Card 1:30:22

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This Week's Panel - Exe and The Roy are back with another series of riveting life updates and general shenanigans! Listen in as they discuss zombies, vikings, and movie genres. Oh, and Exe gives his review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle while Elroy deals with sore feet. Blame the boots! Games discussed: Exe - Indiana Jones and the Great Circ…

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Level 328 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review/The Game Awards 2024 Discussion 55:39

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - This is it. The biggest Xbox game of 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is here! Our co-host wildwest put around 30 hours into the game the week it came out. Find out what he thinks about the game! How are the achievements? Do you need to be a fan of the movie to play it? Bonus! The G…

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Level 327 - Skinsuits and Murder Parties 1:12:56

8M ago1:12:56

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - In this week's definitively NOT prime number episode, Exe and The Roy are back with another round of updates, shenanigans, and achievement chats! Join them as they discuss the best way to eliminate noisy neighbors and how to wear the skins of your favorite Disney characters! Games discuss…

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Level 326 - I'm Eating a Mafia Sandwich 1:11:24

8M ago1:11:24

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Big Ell and wildwest are BACK! We keep things short and sweet as WW works on his editing chops. WW played some Mafia: Definitive Edition, available now on Game Pass! Ell played a potpourri of short games over the last few months, and most of them involved animals of some kind! Games discusse…

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Level 325: Deadpool Languages and Sewer Flies 2:05:43

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and the Roy return with an amalgam of topics ranging from janitorial duties to game streaming to the genocide of a fantasy species to dangerous vocational careers. Just a typical week! Games discussed: Elroy: Orcs Must Die 3 Exe: Electrician Simulator Game Passible - Fream and Koosh r…

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Level 324 - Three Twenty Fourth Wall 1:07:52

9M ago1:07:52

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and The Roy are back with another episode of everybody's favorite math and Final Fantasy podcast! Except this week, there is neither math nor any fantasies. Instead, they discuss a fourth wall-breaking superhero and some relatively obscure Norse gods! Maximum effort! P.S. Everybody's …

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Level 323 - Plots and Murder Walls 1:09:34

9M ago1:09:34

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - The title is not what you think! Or is it? Exe and Elroy discuss darkness, Hatsune Miku, repetitive puzzles, storylines, murder, and whether or not remasters can exist within the same generation. See? Not what you think! Probably. Games discussed: Elroy - Bright Side Riddles & Puzzles Exe…

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Level 322 - 2 Is 4 but 3 Is 2 58:06

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - This week, Exe and Elroy are back to discuss some games with unconventionally numbered titles. Is this because the developers can't count, or are they simply trolling? You'll never know unless you listen! Probably. Games discussed: Elroy - Goat Simulator 3 Exe - Final Fantasy II (Pixel Re…

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Level 321 - From the Ashes 1:37:07

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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Like the mythical phoenix, AH101 is back, baby! In this inaugural reboot episode, Exe and Elroy explain some behind the scenes updates, share some life happenings, and - most importantly - discuss what games they've been playing. And maybe everybody's favorite panda makes a guest appearan…

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Level 320 - 5 Star Episode 1:41:45

10M ago1:41:45

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This Week's Panel - n/a Master Raters - The Master Raters are back with the final installment of the segment about how we rate our games. This time they're discussing their very tip top 5* games, ranging from best in class genre defining classics to very personal favourites. All Master Rater Episodes - Level 191 (0.5) Level 199 (1.0) Level 209 (1.5…

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Level 319 - Sorry, My Mute Button Was On 1:11:41

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. Game Passible - Fream and Koosh return with your November Game Pass leavings predictions. Check out Game Passible to get the most gamerscore from your Game Pass subscription. ----- AH101 Podcast Show Link…

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Level 318 - Exe vs West: RPGs 36:52

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. In the debut (only?) episode of "Exe Talks about Stuff with Friends," he and WSTLNDRJoe have a discussion/debate of epic proportions * insert explosion noise * - Japanese RPGs vs. Western RPGs! Listen alo…

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Level 317 - I Went to Mineko's Night Market and I Have the Receipts 1:00:28

12M ago1:00:28

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. This week a better-late-than-never episode of Game Passible. Game Passible - Fream and Koosh return with your October Game Pass leavings predictions. Check out Game Passible to get the most gamerscore fro…

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Level 316 - Good Thrill Hunting 42:52

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. This week Elroy and Exe are back with the next episode of After Party. After Party - Exe the Hero and ElroyOMJ return this week to… talk about psychology and have a therapy session? Dr. Exe discusses some…

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Level 315 - Mad Max Runs a Marathon 49:46

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. This week Elroy and Exe are back with the fourth episode of After Party. After Party - In this week's after party, Elroy makes an argument (it's definitely one of the arguments of this podcast, for sure) …

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Level 314 - The Good Looking and The Unobtainable 31:50

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. This week Elroy and Exe are back with the fourth episode of After Party. After Party - Exe, the king of fighting games, questions the need for 60 and 120 fps in most games while delighting in the graphica…

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Level 313 - Who Parties After the After Party? 36:20

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. This week Elroy and Exe are back with another episode of After Party. After Party - Elroy apparently misses VSS, as he brings his very own TOP 4 beat 'em up characters for a beat 'em up Mt. Rushmore. Exe,…

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Level 312 - A Short Hike to the After Party 33:01

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This Week's Panel - n/a Show Discussion - The AH101 panel is taking a break for the summer but we've still got extra content segments to release. This week it's some flashbacks to Level 173 where rawkerdude talks about A Short Hike and then Level 263 to hear Koosh talk about Venba. After that, Elroy and Exe are back with another episode of After Pa…