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Dev Game Club

Brett Douville and Tim Longo

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Join hosts and industry veterans Brett Douville and Tim Longo as they discuss older titles and the impact they had on the games industry, as well as any lessons that could be taken away even today. Play along!
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A game dev podcast for (aspiring) indie game developers, hosted by a "professional". (I am behind the Steam titles Thronefall, ISLANDERS, and Will You Snail.) Because I don’t rely on the show for income, the vibe is relaxed with minimal monetization. We focus on hands-on indie development and occasionally branch into broader game-dev topics. Episodes are also available in video on YouTube.
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The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!
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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? A ...
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Game, Develop, Repeat

AnxiousBuddhaGames

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I analyze a game I love, discuss lessons learned from it, and then suggest straightforward tips to help every game developer sustain and grow their passion. Hosted by an ex music teacher turned indie game developer.
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Skeleton Songs

Lottie Bevan & Alexis Kennedy

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A games and literature podcast all about stories and game dev, from London-based indie developers Weather Factory. Currently all about making a CRPG with a two-person team.
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Game Dev Local Podcast (Previously Game Dev London) is all about bringing game design and game development to the game developers and fanatics across the games industry. Our hosts and guests bring their expertise and knowledge to each episode as we aim to help everyone, from those just starting out, to those looking to hone their skills! Each episode focuses on a specific area of #gamedev, from design, to news, to what's hot in the UK game scene right now! For more information visit "GameDev ...
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Building Better Games

Benjamin Carcich

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Leadership in game dev is hard. I can't make it easy, but I can make it a heck of a lot better. My name is Benjamin Carcich, and this podcast helps leaders in game dev who feel stuck, ignored, and out of options find their path to success. I've spent the last several decades studying and leading in environments ranging from the U.S. Army through to game development. I want to share what I've learned. Better leadership is a huge opportunity in the games industry. Let's make it better together ...
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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast

The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek

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🎙️ Game Dev Advice is hosted by 30+ year game industry veteran John “JP” Podlasek, who interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, arcade owners, CEOs, and more. Hear insider stories, practical tips, and real-world advice from across the gaming industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a longtime veteran, you’ll find valuable insights, career guidance, and behind-the-scenes stories—sometimes funny, always honest. 👉 Subscribe now and visit GameDevAdvice.com fo ...
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Game Dev Unchained

Game Dev Unchained

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Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in! Hosted by Brandon Pham
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Press Any Button hosts Nicky (a new gamer) and Eric (a lifetime gamer) are a married couple who both love video games. For every video game they will discuss its past (history of the game, developers story, and fun facts), present (game play, game review and strategy), and future (will there be a sequel? A movie?) Every game also comes with a challenge presented by the host that chose the game. If the challenge is not completed then whoever failed has to do a video game rap! So if you want t ...
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Dev Heads

Second Wind

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Dev Heads brings together three hosts from the indie, AA, and AAA segments of the games industry, offering a panoramic view of game development. Join JM8 (The Bog, [REDACTED]), Tina Sanchez (Call of Duty, Apex Legends, God of War: Ragnarok) and Michael "Mikee" Tsarouhas (Insurgency, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Onward) fortnightly as they bridge the gap between different scales of operation, with topics that reveal the inner workings, struggles, and successes of developing games at each level.
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Rust Game Dev

Richard Patching

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In-depth interviews with indie game developers creating titles with the Rust programming language. We cover technical topics as well as the business of open source and commercial indie games development.
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The Gentleland® Show is a creative deep-dive into the worlds of game development, storytelling, and culture. Hosted by Jacky Martin, Sam Tang, and Edwin Dizer, this show brings together gaming enthusiasts, game developers, and industry experts to explore what it really takes to bring games to life! From indie gems to global trends, from dev logs to deep lore, this show is all about the heart of gaming culture.
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Dev to Dev

Alex Sulman

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Dev to Dev is the podcast about everyday Videogame Developers and why they do what they do every day - the animators, engineers, artists, producers, and designers whose work shapes the games we play. Hosted by Alex Sulman, a veteran of nearly three decades in the industry, the show highlights the passion, challenges, and personal journeys of those often overlooked in gaming’s spotlight. Inspired by Greg Miller’s 2015 Game Awards speech recognizing a developer in the credits of a game he'd ju ...
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Hello and Welcome to the Game Dev Hideout! In season 2 of the Turn by Turn podcast, Chris and Daniel started interviewing Indie Game Devs about the turn-based RPGs they were making. It turned out to be lots of fun and we met lots of cool people so we decided that we wanted to continue. However, halfway through the season, it started to feel like two different shows so we decided to make them different shows! Now, rather than just talking with turn-based devs we will be talking to devs of all ...
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Join us every week as we create a new exciting video game idea that we have always wanted to play, but do not have any knowledge or know how to create the wonderful experience that is video games. Please remember We Are Not Game Devs.
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Moment of Balance

Bard Rock Network

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Republic city, one year after the events of Legend of Korra. The avatar may have brought balance to the world once more, but the city is still steeped in crime, corruption, and exploitation. Changes abound, particularly regarding the expanding influence of the Varrick Industries firearm. Our story follows three characters from different worlds: Sabi, an orphan from Ba Sing Se and gunslinger-for-hire, currently working for the Piercing Pistols Triad in Republic City. Hanako, a Fire Nation amb ...
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The Game Dev Show

Kaley and Luke

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Gaming Is the largest entertainment format In the world. Larger than both Music and Film combined. Yet, there are so few dedicated platforms for the Industries biggest and brightest contributors to tell their story. The Game Dev Show's objective Is to create a platform, a talk-show, for the video games Industry and the people who have helped make it what it is today.
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Gamesthetic

SparkE3

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Gamesthetic is your laid back, care free, meme infested, central news source for everything and anything gaming. Alex, Zach & John break down the latest news, give reactions, analysis and reviews for everything video game related across the industry.
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Wardcast

Ward Games

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Join Ward Games and friends on the journey of a lifetime: learning how to make games for a living! Listen in as we talk with game dev folks both local and from around the world about game development, gaming news, and more.
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The world's best gaming podcast is here: The XB2. 😎 Connect with us at TheXB2.com, for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and much more. Also known as The Xbox Two, we're an Xbox and Windows PC-oriented gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox super fans and industry analysts, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Every Friday, we discuss the week's gaming news, share exclusive information, and offer unique insights, with some good humor along the way.
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The Scroll

LilacBoots

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Hi, everyone! I am LilacBoots and I am joined by my fabolous co-host Frank Grouch. This is my gaming podcast. We are providing general gaming news, releases, and announcements. We also do small reviews, commentary on games, and have the occasional guest! I hope you enjoy! Check us out by following us on Twitter @LilacBoots and @FrankGrouch!
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The Debug Log

thedebuglog.com

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Welcome to The Debug Log, a podcast about game development. Hosts Andrew, Obinna, and Ryan are all professional game developers. From games for health care to AAA mobile games, these guys have experienced it all and have the scars to prove it. That being said, this is not your typical developer podcast. The Debug Log balances in-depth discussions and interviews with a casual and wry sense of humor. Aiming to be both entertaining and informative, the show targets developers of all skill level ...
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Beyond

IGN & Geek Media

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For decades, PlayStation consoles have brought incredible games and unforgettable stories to millions of gamers— and Beyond has been there every step of the way. Join passionate PlayStation experts Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, and Akeem Lawanson for witty, insightful analysis of the latest PlayStation news, must-play games, and everything coming to PlayStation 5. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of PlayStation, Beyond is your ultimate PlayStation podcast. Beyond ...
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Game designer Matt Jackson, a 10 year game industry vet, and his guests explore the world of game design and game dev to bring you their perspectives on how games are made. Explore the fundamentals to get you started on your first game, learn how small, medium and large projects come to life from a wide range of game devs and gain knowledge to build better games.
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In episode 552 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers celebrate a big personal milestone before diving into why demos matter more than ever for indie games. They break down how demos drive visibility on Steam, why they work best as hype-builders rather than pure conversion tools, and how thoughtful demo timing can spark organic player engageme…
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Small bomb dropped when indie darling Larian revealed it uses AI in the preproduction and ideation phase of game development. Naturally, opinions deviate strongly, especially because artists have left Larian over their use of AI. In this episode, we discuss Jason Schreier's Bloomberg interview with Larian CEO Swen Vincke. Specifically, we discuss V…
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🦈 Get Surfshark 80% OFF! ⁠http://www.surfshark.com/XB2⁠ | 100% log free VPN! #ad It's time for another Xbox Two Podcast! Jez is out this week, but Rand is joined by Colt to recap The Game Awards fun from this week. Talking all the major reveals, Xbox Dev Direct, Call of Duty moving away from back-to-back themes, Black Friday drama, and more! TIMEST…
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This is a conversation with the Australian game developer Tommy, co-creator of the tower defense game Gnomes. Thy made it in a custom Rust Engine with just 10 months of time and 0$ marketing budget. It looks like a game anyone could make, but is it? I was curious to learn more. Links to my Guests ➤ Gnomes on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/ap…
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In this episode Zackavelli talks about the friction in video games and 3 "levels" of thinking about it as a designer.Skip to Body of Episode: 7:32Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFGJoin the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsUFollow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavel…
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Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to end the week with a whole slew of news! We chat about Netflix agreeing to buy Warner Bros and what that could mean for video games, Mario Kart World potentially getting DLC, reviews for the new Five Nights at Freddy's movie, Splitgate 2 getting folded into a "new" release, and more headlines for your Friday.…
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In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Harry Phokou, host of The Gaming Playbook, where we talk about how and importantly why to use LinkedIn and other platforms to build up your profile through Authority; Relatedness and Reciprocation.…
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If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 Leadership in game dev is hard, but choosing to ignore the biggest technological shift of our generation is a high-stakes gamble. In this …
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In November of 2025, Raphael Colantonio and Peter Salnikov met agaiin to share the experience of the best game developers worldwide. In the first episode they talk to Harvey Smith, the renowned designer and writer (Dishonored, Deus Ex) about creating solid connections between games and gamers, with elementary examples of good and bad. Learn how to …
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A Christmas Carol themed holiday episode? That's right. It's a Christmas Carol themed holiday episode. But... What does that mean? It means we are going to look at ghosts of Christmas Past (1995), Christmas Present (what it's looking like this year) and Christmas Future (if nothing changes) to try and figure out what is going on with the industry a…
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Our last episode for 2025, see you in 2026! News for the week of December 15 2025: Microsoft's experimental JS/TS modernization agent, new Next.js and Bun releases, and how pnpm is tightening the security screws. From the community: when to use types vs. interfaces, actionable tips on securing your local dev environment, and tips on using TypeScrip…
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From the neon-soaked streets of Dogtown to the heart of the Big Apple—we’re back! This week, I’m finally sharing my 10/10 verdict on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and explaining why taking a "slow burn" approach changed everything. Plus, Frank and I break down the 2026 NYVGA Nominees and dive into the heated controversy surrounding the disqualifi…
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Shooting is one of the oldest things people do in video games. We had a chat with Fuad Kuliev, founder and creative director of Eschatology Entertainment, to figure out what’s most important in creating interesting & satisfying gunplay. Regular, historical & weird – categorizing guns and audiences; A wild history of aiming systems. Remembering the …
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Одно из старейших занятий, которое предлагают нам видеоигры – основательно пострелять. Мы побеседовали с Фуадом Кулиевым, основателем и креативным директором Eschatology Entertainment, о вещах, которые определяют, насколько интересно и круто стрелять в той или иной игре. При поддержке Indie Go: https://bit.ly/4opM7cC - Обыкновенное, историческое и …
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The next episode of Dev to Dev with Jon Walker is probably the deepest and most personal episode yet. Jon opens up about growing up in foster care, finding connection through games, and how that early relationship with social and competitive play shaped everything that followed. We talk about his unconventional path into the industry—through the Na…
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The pieces have clicked into place, and Sabi has thought of a way to finally knock Varrick off his pedestal. Will Sabi, Hanako, and Chong using every connection they've got finally get Varrick's empire to crumble? Cast Jonaya Riley as Sabi Domi Carmia as Hanako Chrissy Gaba as Chong Anna Marcus as DM Moment of Balance is a TTRPG actual play using t…
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Once Upon a Galaxy is a new card battler that's getting great reviews on iOS, Android and Steam! Download it now, for free. http://kindafunny.com/galaxy ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https:…
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🦈 Get Surfshark 80% OFF! ⁠⁠http://www.surfshark.com/XB2⁠⁠ | 100% log free VPN! #ad Jez and Rand return for another week of Xboxxy news! We talk Larian AI drama, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo November sales apocalypse, the future of Starfield, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls, Xbox Developer Direct rumors, and much more! 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on ht…
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Once Upon a Galaxy is a new card battler that's getting great reviews on iOS, Android and Steam! Download it now, for free. http://kindafunny.com/galaxyARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https:/…
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Once Upon a Galaxy is a new card battler that's getting great reviews on iOS, Android and Steam! Download it now, for free. http://kindafunny.com/galaxy ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https:…
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We are off for the next few weeks, so we are again reaching into the Discord Game Club interview archive. This time around, BioStats and Calamity Nolan interview Brad Smith, who talks about his independent developer life, art, punk, and skateboarding, among other topics. Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp Discord [email protected]
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In episode 551 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers talk about why flailing is not a failure mode, it’s the strategy. They unpack how progress in game development, marketing, and life often comes from trying lots of things without knowing which will work, then slowing down as signals start to appear. It’s a look at uncertainty, experimentati…
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2026 is shaping up to be a big year for games! Let’s take a look at just a few of the many upcoming releases slated to hit PlayStation 5 in the new year! From heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6, Marvel’s Wolverine, 007 First Light and LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight to some weirder smaller titles like Romeo is a Dead Man, Mouse: P.I. For H…
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News for the week of December 8 2025: Deno 2.6 is packed with some cool features, Node 24 LTS ships stable type stripping, more React CVEs, and some new browser updates. From the community: JSDoc love, slay your TS type performance, and Figma's plugin system is built on shadows. MCP in Practice Course Out now. Kamran shows you how to build a practi…
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Once Upon a Galaxy is a new card battler that's getting great reviews on iOS, Android and Steam! Download it now, for free. http://kindafunny.com/galaxy ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https:…
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If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 You're doing the work, fighting for your team, but your ideas stall in meetings and people with less context somehow have more influence t…
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We sat down to cover The Game Awards 2025, and it turned into the Clair Obscur show. This week on The Scroll, I’m joined by Frank and special guest Brad ("Brad's Burgers") to break down the winners, the world premieres, and the absolute chaos of Thursday night. We cover the historic sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and debate if it was a deserv…
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Vote on the Gamesthetic Awards! https://forms.gle/vechqgSUqXmBFGnE9 Yo! This week have: -The Game Awards 2025 -Expedition 33 Cleaning House -Divinity -Control Resonant -Star Wars Fate Of The Old Republic -Mega Man Dual Overdrive -Tomb Raider -Exodus -Leon in RE9 -Gamesthetic Awards - & more https://www.patreon.com/sparke3 If you want more content &…
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Once Upon a Galaxy! Download it now, for free, on Steam or Mobile. http://kindafunny.com/galaxy ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https://bit.ly/3KNpqkN Go to http://hellofresh.com/KINDAFUNNY10…
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Storm Lancers is live on PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Fight together. Rise together. Repeat. Play Storm Lancers now https://www.probablymonsters.com/stormlancers/?utm_source=kindafunny&utm_medium=paidmedialqa&utm_campaign=storm-pclaunch-us Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at h…
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ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https://bit.ly/3KNpqkN Storm Lancers is live on PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Fight together. Rise together. Repeat. Play Storm Lancers now: https://www.probablymo…
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Jeff Grubb is joined by Rachel Kaser to walk you through a Thursday calm before the Game Awards storm, with stories ranging from Nintendo paying 41% more for RAM to Kotaku sources revealing that a 3-minute trailer at The Game Awards costs over $1 million. Support us directly and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https…
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