A weekly game audio podcast covering news, job postings, tips and tools, and interviews with industry professionals.
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Welcome to The Kawfee Break: A Gaming Pit Stop, the cozy corner for all things gaming. Each week, we dive into the games we love, the news that gets us hyped, and the trailers that spark our imaginations. From deep-dive reviews of the latest releases and timeless classics to casual chats about gaming culture, creators, and industry trends, we’re here to celebrate the joy of gaming. Whether you’re a hardcore player or someone who simply enjoys the art of games, we’ll share insights, opinions, ...
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Jeff Rubin (of CollegeHumor) presents interviews with creative people who have turned their obsessions into professions, as well as expert analysis on geeky things that probably don't warrant analyzing.
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A podcast about how technology affects our daily lives.
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50 episodes deep! 🎉 In this special episode, I reflect on The Kawfee Break’s journey—how it started, lessons learned, and what’s next. Plus, a gaming news roundup covering the Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii demo, Avowedreviews, Onimusha’s unique protagonist, and a bold Splinter Cell idea. 📰 This Week’s Gaming News: 🏝️ Like A Dragon: Pirate …
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Ep. 49 - The Work vs. Gaming Balance, GTA 6 Update, Metroid Prime 4, and Creator Spotlight on HuggableHipster
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13:02This week, I’m diving into the challenge of balancing work, gaming, and content creation. Long work hours, finding time to game, and staying consistent with content—how do you make it all work? Let’s talk about it! PLUS: A roundup of this week’s biggest gaming headlines: 📌 GTA 6 is still locked in for Fall 2025, according to Take-Two’s CEO. But wil…
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Ep. 048 - My SoulsBorne Journey, Forza on PS5, Simu Liu Wants a Sleeping Dogs Sequel and Andy Cortez!
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10:43In this episode of The Kawfee Break: A Gaming Pit Stop, I’m kicking off a brand-new challenge—my journey into the Soulsborne series, starting with Dark Souls 1! 🏆⚔️ It’s going to be tough, but I’m ready to embrace the struggle. I also dive into the latest gaming news, including: 🎮 Forza Horizon 5 making a surprising jump to PlayStation 🕹️ PlayStati…
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Jeff picked a movie for Pat to watch. Pat picked a movie for Jeff to watch. Here's what happened.By Jeff Rubin
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Ep. 047 - Consoles vs PC: The Great Debate, Indiana Jones Mini-Review, and Gaming News Highlights
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14:04Brew your favorite cup and dive into this week’s episode of The Kawfee Break – A Gaming Pit Stop! In Episode 47, we’re serving up: The ultimate debate: Consoles vs PC! Which platform reigns supreme? A mini-review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – How does the game hold up in the opening hours? This week’s gaming news: Nintendo Switch 2 rumors…
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Ep. 046 - Grifting Through Games, Xbox in 2025, and SnowBikeMike Shines
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15:45Join us for a jam-packed episode of The Kawfee Break - A Gaming Pit Stop! This week, we bring you: A satirical deep dive into the mysterious Grifter Game—is it real, or are we being scammed? Gaming news you need to know: Upcoming Xbox games in 2025 - https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-xbox-series-x-games/ EA Shuts down Dead space 4 pitch - https:/…
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Ep. 045 - The Grifter Game Review: How Sensationalism Took Over YouTube Gaming
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1:42🎮 In this satirical breakdown, we dive deep into the mechanics of YouTube's most notorious "game"—the rise of video game grifters. From clickbait combat to the monetization grind, this "game" is all about exploiting trends and sensationalism for maximum profit. 🚨💰Join me as we explore the absurd tactics of this virtual battlefield, where views and …
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Ep. 044 - Unveiling the Legacy: Prince of Persia - The Lost Crown
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10:46Welcome to our review of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown! Join us as we delve into the sands of time and explore the latest installment in this beloved franchise. From breathtaking landscapes to exhilarating parkour sequences, we'll uncover what makes this game a true gem for both fans and newcomers alike. Strap in for an adventure filled with mys…
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Ep. 043 - The Headlines - The Last of Us 3 - Infinite Wealth sells 1 Mil - Sony State of Play
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20:36There is a potential Last of Us 3 slowly in the works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth sells 1 million copies and the Sony State of play took place this week.By Bleep Bloop
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Ep. 042 - The Headlines - Palworld sells 8 million, Game Industry Layoffs, Indiana Jones game
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33:512024 is here and Bleep Bloop is back. This is the first Headlines episode covering gaming news for January. Palworld has become a worldwide phenomenon. Microsoft is worth trillions but lets go of its workers. Indiana Jones gets revealed.By Bleep Bloop
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2023 has came to a close and, while there wasn’t much being delivered to the channel for the last 90 days, it was a great year. There were plenty of uploads, consistent audio episodes and new videos dropping. This next year is filled with even more content. Enjoy this short update.By Bleep Bloop
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An annual tradition! Pat and Jeff discuss the highs and lows of 2024 in cinema while watching... [checks notes] Expend4bles?By Jeff Rubin
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Gaming and podcasts are two things I absolutely love. It would only make sense that, on episode 40 of the podcast, I talk about my favorite gaming podcasts. Enjoy.By Bleep Bloop
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Being a gamer and streaming practically go hand in hand. At one point I loved streaming and it was my reason for playing games. Now? Well, Enjoy this episode.By Bleep Bloop
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One of favorite things to watch is Speedrunning competitions or events. It likens itself to a time in my childhood when I had no save button so I had to try and complete as much of a game as I could. I guess it was the early makings of being a speedrunner. Enjoy this episode.By Bleep Bloop
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Every year The Game Awards airs and showcases all of the great games that have came and been a part of Gamers lives. As we look back in this episode of all the previous great titles, one can only wonder what great game will win this year and more importantly, what is on the horizon to be the next great title?…
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Video game magazines are one of my favorite parts of gaming culture. The stories, the inside peek at the development process and the preview and review of games coming out. So many great magazines have came and went and with a few remaining, it is important to remember why they rule!By Johnny Bee
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Being a gamer, to me, meant having a console with some of my favorite games. Now I have the consoles and the PC but does having a PC matter these days? With all the games that come out being accessible on most platforms doesn't it make it pointless to have a PC?By Johnny Bee
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Ep. 034 - What Makes Open World Games Great
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11:14I always loved exploring in an open world game. Also the side quests and the characters made it a whole new world to experience and be a part of. Do they have the same impact these days and what makes them great?By Johnny Bee
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PAX EAST just came to a close, along side GDC. Dreamhack San Diego is right around the corner with E3 and Summer Game Fest. It is safe to say the game conventions have returned. Is this good or bad? I, for one, think it is great great and more great. Enjoy the topic on this episode.By Johnny Bee
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Games, games, games, games, and more games. It seems like it is hard out here for a gamer. Trying get caught playing these games. Alas, the backlog will never end. In fact, I'd say it is a losing battle. Enjoy this episode.By Johnny Bee
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To the average consumer, a game score provides validation of either a game being purchased and played or avoided. Do they really matter, though? On this episode, we talk about whether or not game scores are as important as they are made out to be.By Johnny Bee
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Summer Movie Review 2022 (but just Top Gun)
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2:14:58Pat Cassels did return for our annual Summer Movie Review... but it was lost due to technical blipblaps. So, instead, we rewatched Top Gun Maverick and tried to figure out what made it work. You can sync up and watch Top Gun Maverick with us, but we don't expect anyone to actually do that. If you still want to, and we are warning you it's really no…
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EPISODE 30!!! Thank you, first and foremost. I love driving games. I just don't play nearly as much as I used too. Perhaps it is because there is not enough of a variety or maybe it is because, after playing one, you've played it all. I doubt that but on this episode I discuss this topic and scratch the surface on what I see as a resurgence of the …
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It seems like remakes and remasters are all around us. Are video game remakes and remasters a good thing or is does it display a lack of creativity? Does it fit into the same category of how people feel about movie and show remakes? This is a great episode to jump into. Enjoy.By Johnny Bee
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I grew up using controllers because, when I did have a game system, it was a console. As I grew up into an adult I was able to afford a gaming PC and began to use mouse and keyboard. I do still prefer my controller. What about you? On this episode I take a dive into this topic.By Johnny Bee
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I remember, in years past, that when a new game system was rumored to be coming out, all the rave was about E3 and what the showcase was going to highlight and cover. If it was a year when the major developers were dropping significant products it was all out war. Has that changed in these present times? On this episode I talk about whether or not …
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We all have those first gaming memories that will always stay tucked in our minds. Do you remember your first game system? What game did you play? I remember the system I had and the games. It was such a great time in my childhood. How could I forget. Enjoy this episode as I share my first game system and first gaming experiences.…
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HAUNTOBER IS HERE! This means there are tons of horror games, movies, and soundtracks to enjoy. What better way to enjoy this season than by bringing you a horror themed episode. On this episode I talk about four games I've played and my opinion on their scariness.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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I have never been one to solely listen to reviewerrs or base my decision to play a game off the varied input. However, this question does pop up from time to time and I felt like addressing it from my opinions and perspective.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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Indie games have a special place with me. I used to only care for AAA games and, while I do not dislike them, I have found myself finding more enjoyment in Indie games. On this episode I talk about what makes indie game sspecial to me and hopefully provide reasons why you should play them as well.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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I love the look. I love the story lines. I love scary movies. No, I am not afraid of the dark. For some unknown reason I am scared of finishing horror games. How about you? Enjoy this discussion on this episode.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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Remember the good ole days of Demo Discs? My favorite memory was playing the Tekken 3 Demo for Playstation. Indie developers typically give demo access these days but not many AAA companies do. On this episode we talk about it.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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Why do I say that? In my opinion, Steam has always done a good job of putting together events that promote games through landing pages, trailers, consolidation and promotion of new and upcoming games as well as showcasing the sales they have. On this episode I explain why I enjoy them and why I think they are some of the best sales events.…
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Ep. 019 - My All Time Favorite Game Soundtracks
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16:49When it comes to music in games there is nothing I enjoy more than a good soundtrack to accompany the game. These soundtracks I discuss in this episode are my absolute favorites. Enjoy this episode early.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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I love these games, even these ones. However, these games are also some of the ones I hate. Now I dont hate them like I think they are trash. NO NO NO. These are games that spark something in me that gives me a reason to love to hate them. Enjoy this episode.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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On the newest episode of Bleep Bloop I talk about my top 10 favorite games. They are in no particular order but I wanted to discuss the games, I not only, enjoyed, but also that left an impact on me or are related to specific memories.By Johnny Bee
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I have always wondered this question. On this episode I talk about why I love to buy games but I dont finish them.By Johnny Bee
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Ep. 015 - Gaming Headlines - Modern Warfare 2, XBox & Behthesda Showcase, Tales From The Borderlands
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12:58Today we cover THE HEADLINES; the gaming news. Each week the Bleep Bloop podcast will cover some of the headlines that came out relating to gaming. 0:00 - Headlines Intro 0:15 - Headlines Intro Song 0:31 - Intro/ Announcements 1:15 - Modern Warfare 2 3:45 - XBOX & BETHESDA Showcase 5:32 - Tales Fron The Borderlands 7:11 - Last of Us Remake 10:12 - …
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Ep. 014 - THE INFORMER - ISSUE 343 - ALAN WAKE II, ELDEN RING, MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 2022
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19:42On this episode we are discuss some great stuff in the latest issue of Game Informer, #343 that has Elden Ring on the cover. Our focus is on this episode is Alan Wake 2 Elden Ring Most Anticipated Games of 2022By Retr0lag Variety Network
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Ep. 013 - Gaming Headlines - Tell Tale Returns, Weird West Delayed, Dr Disprespect Game Studio
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17:39Today we cover THE HEADLINES, Gaming News. Each week the Bleep Bloop podcast will cover some of the headlines that came out relating to gaming. 0:00 - Headlines Intro 0:15 - Headlines Intro Song 0:31 - Intro/ Announcements 1:05 - TellTale Games Returns 3:45 - Weird West Delayed 5:45 - Wolf Among Us 2 Details 8:00 - Arc Raiders 10:54 - Circus Electr…
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On this episode we are discuss some great stuff in the latest issue of Game Informer, #341 that has the Halo Infinite on the cover. Our focus is on some game previews and reviews: Games adapted into Anime Bayonetta 3 Gotham Knights Ghost Recon Frontline Weird West Salt & Sacrifice and Some Reviews.By Retr0lag Variety Network
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Ep. 011 - Gaming Headlines - GTA Expansion, Ubisoft Quartz, Legacy of The Sith Delayed, Bioshock 4, Splinter Cell Open world, Sony Game Pass
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22:59Today we cover THE HEADLINES, Gaming News. Each week the Bleep Bloop podcast will cover some of the headlines that came out relating to gaming. 0:00 - Headlines Intro 0:15 - Headlines Intro Song 0:31 - Intro/ Announcements 1:30 - GTA Online Expansion 5:25 - Star Wars: Old Republic: Legacy of The Sith delayed 8:20 - Bioshock 4 Leaks 11:30 - Ubisoft …
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Ep. 010 - Demo Days - Soda Crisis, Pronty: Fish Adventure & A Tale of Paper
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10:07On this episode I bring you 3 demos of some great games that have demos available on Steam. 0:40 - Soda Crisis Soda Crisis is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game. You play a mysterious character of unknown origin, equipped with advanced high-tech gears and fierce combating skills - definitely the chosen one for this rescue mission! 4:06 - Pron…
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Ep. 009 - Demo Days - Ninja Issen, Pale Night, Squadron 51: Prologue
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9:55On this episode I bring you 3 demos of some great games that have demos available on Steam. 0:32 - Ninja Issen Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns. 3:45 …
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Ep. 008 - Gaming Headlines - CyberPunk, Lord of The Rings Game, Marvel MMO, Xbox Museum
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15:15Today we cover THE HEADLINES, Gaming News. Each week the Bleep Bloop podcast will cover some of the headlines that came out relating to gaming. 0:00 - Headlines Intro 0:15 - Headlines Intro Song 0:31 - Intro/ Announcements 1:10 - Cyberpunk Rated "Very Positive" 4:55 - Lord of The Rings Studio making game 7:44 - Marvel MMO Coming 10:21 - Xbox has a …
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Ep. 007 - Gaming Headlines - Yakuza 8, GTA 6, Game Award Nominees & Splinter Cell
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24:42Today we cover THE HEADLINES, Gaming News. Each week the Bleep Bloop podcast will cover some of the headlines that came out relating to gaming. 0:00 - Headlines Intro 0:15 - Headlines Intro Song 0:31 - Intro/ Announcements 1:24 - Yakuza 8? 4:46 - GTA 6 appears in GTA Trilogy 8:07 - Game Awards Nominees 20:35 - Splinter Cell Free Game 23:53 - Outro…
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Ep. 006 - Gaming Headlines - Archvale Release, Steam Deck Delayed, Single Player Bethesda, The Gunk
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15:57Today we cover THE HEADLINES, Gaming News. Each week the Bleep Bloop podcast will cover some of the headlines that came out relating to gaming. 0:00 - Headlines Intro 0:15 - Headlines Intro Song 0:31 - Intro/ Announcements 0:53 - Archvale Release Date 4:01 - Steam Deck Delay 6:28 - Bethesda Single Player Games 10:32 - Quantic Dreams - Star Wars Ecl…
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Ep. 005 - The Spotlight - Retr0's Game of the Year Nominees
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18:17On this first episode of The Spotlight Retr0 gives you his nominees for Game of the Year. Who will win? Were there any you had on your list?By Retr0lag Variety Network
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Ep. 004 - Gaming Headlines - Midnight Suns Delayed, Netflix Gaming, Take Two Titles, Honor of Kings
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17:12Today we cover THE HEADLINES, Gaming News. Each week the Bleep Bloop podcast will cover some of the headlines that came out relating to gaming. 0:00 - Headlines Intro 0:15 - Headlines Intro Song 0:31 - Intro/ Announcements 1:42 - Marvel's Midnight Suns 7:31 - Netflix Gaming 10:23 - Take Two Releases 13:26 - Honor of Kings AAA Title 16:23 - Outro…
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