Best Direct Feed Games Podcasts (2025)

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Frustration to Fulfillment - Engagement is Not Enough 15:43

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17h ago15:43

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In this second installment of a series in which we explore the contents of our white paper entitled Frustration to Fulfillment: Contemporary Challenges and Effective Strategies in Building and Sustaining an Engaged Workforce and Thriving Organizations, we contrast the ideas of engagement in our work with fulfillment at work. The research is clear -…

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Ep. 258: Nintendo September Direct 44:21

16h ago44:21

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Hey there Cubies! Silksong update. Is it really. that punishing? How would you feel if you beat the bosses that will be nerfed? The more we play this game, the more we love it. The music and bell tolls are so amazing adding to the overall vibe. Nintendo Direct is always filled with surprises. Metroid Prime 4, open world? Will we get Rosalina in the…

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That Nintendo Direct Was Out of This Galaxy! w/ cdotkom | EP. 157 1:30:07

2h ago1:30:07

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EmSwizzle (Max) and @cdotkom dive into recapping all of the September 12th, 2025 Nintendo Direct including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mario Tennis Fever, more looks at upcoming Switch 2 games and everything in between! We also answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Me…

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SGJ Podcast #501 – Games in Which Direct Combat Isn’t a Factor 54:17

9d ago54:17

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Hey friends, welcome to this episode of the show! First off, an apology. Restream had technical issues yesterday. For some reason only five seconds of our stream went out, and then stopped. Therefore there’s no YouTube copy of this episode, only the MP3. To their credit, Restream fixed the issue relatively quickly, and hopefully this... The post SG…

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Nintendo Direct Predictions: Mario Galaxy 2, Resident Evil, Dragon Quest & DLC Surprises 2:00:55

1h ago2:00:55

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Send us a text The debut General Nintendo Direct of the Nintendo Switch 2 era is now upon us & with it comes high expectation & great excitement. We give our predictions. The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the showBy Direct Feed Games, Nate The Hate, Modern Vintage Gamer

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Frustration to Fulfillment - The Importance of Engagement in the Workplace 11:05

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Today's episode is the beginning of a series based upon a newly available white paper entitled Frustration to Fulfillment: Contemporary Challenges and Effective Strategies in Building and Sustaining an Engaged Workforce and Thriving Organizations, which presents the latest research regarding how organizations gain and lose productivity via the ways…

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Ep. 257: It's All About Silksong! 36:40

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Hey there Cubies! It really happened! Silksong is out and we have been playing it and loving it. Most games that have this much hype usually fall but Team Cherry has done it again and it is a blast. The movement, the combat, the story everything has been such a joy so far. So lets dive on inn this week! ----------------- Hosts: Christian & Chris Do…

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When Will The Next Animal Crossing Game Release? | EP. 156 57:40

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EmSwizzle (Max) shares his thoughts on the big question: when might we finally see the next Animal Crossing game release? It’s been one of the community’s most-asked questions, and today we put an end to the speculation! We also cover some major Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswi…

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>>> INTEL DROP 098: BORDERLANDS 4 HANDS-ON + HOLLOW KNIGHT SILKSONG LAUNCH CHAOS 3:30

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//>>> TRANSMISSION.....OVERRIDE DETECTED >>> SOURCE: SIGNAL_OVERRIDE_FEED >>> CONTENT: BRIEFING-1757030400 >>> decrypting........ COMPLETE [BEGIN MESSAGE] 1. Hands-On: Borderlands 4 Feels Like a True Sequel VGC 2. Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Crashes Global Stores. GamesIndustry.biz 3. Layoffs at Dreamhaven Game DeveloperGamesIndustry.biz 4. 2K C…

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7 Ways to Improve Your Conversations 26:55

7d ago26:55

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Tom reviews his experience going solo on the On the Blue cruise, where he enjoyed many great conversations and made many new friends. He noticed some of the ways great conversations are born (and stifled.) In this week's show, Tom reviews seven things that you can use to improve the quality of your conversations, and by extension, the quality of yo…

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FEED DROP! IBS: Fighting Robots! 29:48

19d ago29:48

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Hey there Cubies! Christian is taking some time off so we thought this would be a great chance to share our other show. The IBS podcast where we find random things that bring us joy that week and bring them to you. In this episode we dive into the world of underground robot fight clubs. Its a bit of a scary thought honestly, but its still pretty aw…

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Our Mario's 40th Anniversary Predictions! w/ Nin10doland | EP. 155 42:31

20d ago42:31

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EmSwizzle (Max) and Nin10doland (Landon) give their predictions on what big announcements may come from Mario's 40th Anniversary coming up in September! We could see remasters, remakes, brand new games, it's exciting stuff! We also go over some big Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://em…

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SGJ Podcast #500 – A Celebration of Space Game Development 1:01:42

23d ago1:01:42

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Hey friends, welcome to this milestone episode! This week, Spaz, Julie, Thorston, and I look back at the seminal games of the last twelve years — since we began the podcast — and talk about how special they, and their developers, are to us. We covered a lot of games, and had a lot of... The post SGJ Podcast #500 – A Celebration of Space Game Develo…

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Ep. 256: 2025 Games Of The Year So Far! 44:13

26d ago44:13

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Hey there Cubies! We are approaching the end of the year. Man this year has gone by real fast. So we are going to be diving into our top games of the year so far. From Clair Obscura to Suit For Hire there is a lot to talk about already and we still have Silksong right around thee corner. So, lets dive into our games of the year so far! ------------…

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Kirby Air Riders Is Looking INSANE! w/ Bundun | EP. 154 1:11:26

18d ago1:11:26

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EmSwizzle (Max) and Bundun give their honest thoughts on the Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct! It was super long, and showed us a lot, but is it really worth $70? Plus, we go over some big Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentioned Links ➡️ https://r…

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Finding More Purpose in Your Work and Life - The Purpose Quadrant 18:17

21d ago18:17

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In this final installment of the review of the Eye of Power model, Tom walks us through the Purpose Quadrant. This is where we sharpen our efforts to find meaning in our work and in our lives. As in all the quadrants, there are four elements - two that keep us in place, two that move us forward - that we address to build our sense that what we do i…

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Ep. 255: Oh The Places We Will Go! Best Game Worlds To Live In 36:20

1M ago36:20

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Hey there Cubies! The worlds in video games are vast, crazy and full of life. We will often become fully immersed in the worlds we are playing in. Get wrapped up in the drama and chaos and work for hours to save the world. But have you ever thought what it would be like to actually live in one these worlds? Well that is what we are going to dive in…

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Our Honest Thoughts On Drag x Drive! w/ PlayerEssence | The Mario Matter EP. 153 56:13

25d ago56:13

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EmSwizzle (Max) and PlayerEssence (OJ) give their honest first impressions on Nintendo's new wheelchair Basketball game, Drag x Drive! It's quite a controversial and interesting one! Plus, we go over some big Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentione…

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SGJ Podcast #499 – Change and Burnout (i.e. Change is Coming to the Podcast) 37:33

1M ago37:33

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Hey friends, two apologies. First, sorry for it being a day late, yesterday got away from me, and secondly, I forgot to hit record on my mixer, so the audio is taken directly from the OBS video. I hope that’s okay. So, some big news this week. This week, the primary topic is that we’re... The post SGJ Podcast #499 – Change and Burnout (i.e. Change …

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The People Quadrant - Your Force Multiplier 17:40

28d ago17:40

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In this third installment of our overview of the Eye of Power model itself, Tom talks about the People Quadrant - defined by the attitudes we have toward others. We learn about the dynamics in each of the four layers - Corrosion, Quest, Traps, and Capacity - as it relates to the way we frame our thoughts in each and every relationship we have. We l…

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Ep. 254: Bananza, Twilight, Trails Update! 40:21

1M ago40:21

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Hey there Cubies! This week we are traveling down our back log and updating on some games beaten recently. Chris got through Donkey Kong Bananza and shares his thoughts on the groovy, smash everything banana collect-a-thon. Then we dive into the back log with some creepy Twilight Princess and Trails Of Coldsteel. It's crazy how much story and conte…

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SGJ Podcast #498 – Spiritual Successors 53:51

1M ago53:51

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Hey friends, welcome to the show! I am sorry the MP3 was uploaded a bit late, real life conspired against me the last couple of days! Anywhoooo, this week, Spaz, Julie, Thorston, Jacob, and I talk about spiritual successors! These are games that aren’t part of a series, but are a love letter/homage to a... The post SGJ Podcast #498 – Spiritual Succ…

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My Top 5 Nintendo Switch 2 Games! | EP. 152 59:00

1M ago59:00

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EmSwizzle (Max) counts down his top 5 favorite Nintendo Switch 2 games and covers all the biggest Nintendo news from the past week, including a new Mario app announcement, the latest Indie World, and some strange new accessory patents! Plus, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 S…

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Self-Knowledge: The Key to Wisdom - gaining agency in the Perception Quadrant 22:46

1M ago22:46

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In the second installment of the review of the Eye of Power model, Tom focuses on the area of our agency that has to do with our self-perception, defined by our attitude we have about ourselves. He outlines two forces that restrict our personal power, and two that free us to become more fully expressed versions of ourselves. To grow in this way, we…

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Ep. 253: Super Mario Dark Souls Bros! Videogame MashUps! 43:40

2M ago43:40

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Hey there Cubies! This week we are taking our we make a game series and changing it up completely. We are doing video game mash ups! Ever wonder what it would be like if Mario was in a Dark Souls game? Well let's find out. We have some crazy combinations this week that just worked! We would love to see these out there in the real world to play. Let…

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The Weirdest Nintendo Direct Yet! w/ cdotkom | EP. 151 1:43:59

2M ago1:43:59

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EmSwizzle (Max) and @cdotkom dive into all the big Nintendo news from this week—including the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase that dominated the headlines, Mario Paint coming to SNES, and more! We answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentioned Links ➡️ https://rentry.c…

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SGJ Podcast #497 – Mods 53:46

1M ago53:46

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Hey friends, welcome to the show! This week, Spaz, Julie, Thorston, Jacob, and I talk about mods. Why we love them, and which are some of our favorites, the list of which you can see below! Mods are a wonderful way to extend the life of a game, and there are a lot that we... The post SGJ Podcast #497 – Mods appeared first on Space Game Junkie.…

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The Eye of Power Model - Pain Quadrant 22:07

1M ago22:07

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This week begins a multi-part series that provides a detailed explanation of the Eye of Power model. It functions as a map, flashlight, and compass to help us identify the ways we gain and lose our personal power - our agency. In this installment, Tom walks us through the Pain Quadrant - the parts of ourselves having to do with the actions we take …

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Ep. 252: Wu Chang Fallen Feathers & Emulators! 48:23

2M ago48:23

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Hey There Cubies! This week we are diving into Wu Chang Fallen Feathers and other souls like games. These games are everywhere and there are so many different varieties of them out there. But they just might not be for everyone and we have some thoughts on that. Then we take a deep dive into the world of emulators and video conservation. There are …

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I Predicted Next Weeks Direct 100% Accurately! | EP. 150 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

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EmSwizzle (Max) breaks down his bold attempt to go 100% accurate with Nintendo Direct predictions this time (since one’s likely next week!), then dives into the Pokémon Presents to talk Pokémon Friends, Pokémon Champions, and Legends Z-A! We cover the new LEGO Game Boy, some oddball news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 📺 Find me Sunday ev…

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Console Shakeups, $80 Games, and the Rise of Portable PCs: July’s Biggest Stories – Unified Gamers Network Ep. 14 11:46

2M ago11:46

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This week on the Unified Gamers Network, host Clayton Lane brings you the latest console and PC gaming news just as summer hits its stride. Dive into PlayStation’s wild July—big exclusives, a standout summer sale, and surprising Xbox crossovers. Switch 2 shatters sales records, Super Mario classics get updates, and upgrade drama stirs the Nintendo …

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SGJ Podcast #496 – Free-to-Play Games, Mostly 50:51

2M ago50:51

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Hey friends, welcome to this week’s show! This week, Spaz, Julie, Thorston, Jacob, and I talk about free-to-play games…eventually. I, sadly, misunderstood the assignment and thought we were talking about totally free games, not games that are initially free but have a range of buy-in mechanics to help monetize the game. Once we get on... The post S…

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Preparing Yourself for a Layoff with Nevin Beyer 46:21

2M ago46:21

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Tom welcomes his friend Nevin Beyer to the podcast. Nevin is an experienced Surety Bond expert. He shares his story when his previous company was acquired by a private investment firm who ingnobly treated the staff for a short-term payoff. Nevin shares lessons learned from this experience, enhanced by a that of a long and successful career in finan…

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Ep. 251: Donkey Kong Bananza! 36:24

2M ago36:24

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Hey there Cubies! This week we are chatting about the biggest game to hit the Switch 2 so far. That is Donkey Kong Bananza! This game is just crazy. You can truly destroy the entire world. The humor is great, the polish is phenomenal. It is such a crazy year in gaming when Clair Obscur is most likely going to go up against Donkey Kong for game of t…

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My Thoughts On Donkey Kong Bananza! | EP. 149 50:34

2M ago50:34

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EmSwizzle (Max) dives into his first impressions on the brand new Donkey Kong Bananza (thanks ⁠ for sending over a code!), we discuss the next Nintendo Direct being (basically) confirmed for July, the Legend of Zelda movie +, some odd Nintendo news then answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.s…

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Nintendo Switch 2: Where Are The Games & When Will They be Revealed 59:17

2M ago59:17

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Send us a text The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched... but there have been very few new game announcements since the system's debut Direct. Why have new game announcements been rare & when will the announce drought end? We discuss the reasons we have heard & when we may begin to see new announcements be made. The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pit…

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SGJ Podcast #495 – Check-In 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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Hey friends, welcome back to the show. As I said at the top of the episode, apologies for missing a couple of weeks, but it couldn’t be helped, as some — relatively minor — stuff was out of our control. We’re back though, and this week, Spaz, Julie, Thorston, Jacob, and I do one of... The post SGJ Podcast #495 – Check-In appeared first on Space Gam…

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"Gaming in Crisis: Microsoft's Layoffs and the Industry's Next Steps" 9:07

2M ago9:07

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In this week's episode of the Unified Gamers Network, we delve into the pivotal moment for video game performers as SAG-AFTRA union members cast their votes on a groundbreaking new contract. This agreement, if ratified, promises to end a nearly three-year battle over AI and performers' rights, offering increased pay, rights to likeness, and protect…

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Using Our Stone Age Brains in the Modern World with Dr. Ryan Williamson 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Tom welcomes back Dr. Ryan Williamson to today's podcast. Tom and Ryan discuss the ways our brains function, the challenges poised to our brain's health in the modern world, and what we might do to optimize our neurological health. To find out more check out: transcendhealthgroup.com Ryan's Bio: Dr. Ryan Williamson, M.D. is a board-certified neurol…

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Our Mid-Year Game Awards! w/ NintenTalk | The Mario Matter EP. 148 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

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EmSwizzle (Max) and Pat dive into all things Nintendo this week — we went over our mid-year game awards as the main topic, Animal Crossing x Crocs, a Nintendo Switch Online N64 rumor, the next Nintendo Direct, then answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📜 EmSwizzle's Community Tab! (Whe…

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Ep. 250: Strategy Games | Ring Of Red, Tactical Breach Wizards 32:04

2M ago32:04

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Hey there Cubies! This week we are diving into probably the oldest genre when it comes to games, tabletop or otherwise. That is strategy tactics style games. With its history starting with games like chess and war games this style of gameplay has been around for a very long time. So, naturally we would see it in video games as well. We dive into a …

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Where Have All the Good People Gone 17:11

2M ago17:11

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“It's hard to find good people.” You've heard it. Maybe you've said it. But what if the real issue isn’t a talent shortage—it’s a development failure? In this episode of The Eye of Power, we challenge the prevailing narrative around hiring and retention. Using the four quadrants of the Eye of Power model—Pain, Perception, People, and Purpose—we exa…

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Ep. 249: The Devil In Me | Final Fantasy 4 36:26

3M ago36:26

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Hey there Cubies! It's another update/backlog episode. Playing games from our past to see if they hold up to our memories and the hype. Games in this episode: The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, Dispatch, Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Fell Through Time, Oni, Final Fantasy 4 ----------------- Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us …

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Episode 12 Layoffs and Game Cancellations 23:39

2M ago23:39

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In this episode of Unified Gamers Network, host Clayton Lane explores the unprecedented wave of layoffs that hit the video game industry from 2022 to 2025. Why did over 35,000 jobs vanish, and what does it mean for developers, studios, and gamers? Join Clayton as he breaks down the numbers, uncovers the real reasons behind the cuts at major compani…

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Nintendo Switch Is Better Than Switch 2? w/ Danno Cal Drawings | The Mario Matter EP. 147 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

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EmSwizzle (Max) and Danno dive into all things Nintendo this week — with a main discussion on whether the original Nintendo Switch may actually be better than the Nintendo Switch 2 in certain areas. We also talk about the next potential Nintendo Direct, Donkey Kong Bananza, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️…

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The Illusion of Growth: When Self-Help Holds You Back 16:56

2M ago16:56

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We’re swimming in self-improvement—books, podcasts, journaling prompts, coaching programs. But what if the very tools meant to help us grow are becoming obstacles? In this episode of The Eye of Power, we confront the subtle and widespread illusion of growth: when we mistake consumption for transformation, and image for integrity. Through the lens o…

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Week 11 Episode 8:11

3M ago8:11

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This week on Unifield Gamers Network, host Clayton Lane brings you the ultimate roundup of gaming’s biggest news and new releases for late June 2025! Dive into the latest industry headlines, including the impact of Summer Game Fest 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch success, and Rockstar’s GTA VI delay. We spotlight the most exciting upcoming gam…

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Where’s The Next Nintendo Direct? w/ RSGabe | EP. 146 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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EmSwizzle (Max) and RSGabe (Gabe) dive into all things Nintendo this week — including where the next Nintendo Direct might be, Drag x Drive finally getting a price and release date reveal, and whether Nintendo really ruined Mario Kart World with the new update. We also break down the biggest Nintendo news from the past week, answer your questions, …