We all know that being a gamer is a lifestyle. We also know that gaming as a single-player gamer comes with its own set of problems. We have to worry about if a game is worth our time. If a game is worth its price tag. Not to mention the backlog of games that seem like an ever-growing boss fight that we just can't win. Enter the single-player experience, the video game podcast designed for solo gamers who wanna know about good single-player experiences. My name is Sebastion Mauldin. I've pla ...
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Nintendo Direct Reactions: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Hades II Hype, and My New Obsession and Recommendation
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32:51Nintendo Direct Reactions: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Hades II Hype, and My New Obsession and Recommendation Description: In this episode of The Single Player Experience Podcast, Sebastion breaks down the biggest Nintendo Direct announcements for Switch 2, including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Hades II, Metroid Prime 4, and more. He also gives …
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Bungie's Impact on Destiny's 2 Community Ft. Alec Tuab
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1:35:09Destiny 2: Is this the End Ft. Alec Tuab Summary: In this engaging conversation, Sebastion Mauldin and Alec Taub delve into the emotional journey of gaming, particularly focusing on Destiny 2 and its community. They discuss the highs and lows of player experiences, the impact of Bungie's changes, and the search for new gaming adventures. Alec share…
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Hollow Knight: My Third Attempt and Final a "Masterpiece"
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29:55Hollow Knight: My Third Attempt and Final a "Masterpiece" Summary: In this episode of The Single Player Experience, host Sebastion Mauldin shares his complicated journey with Hollow Knight. After bouncing off the indie classic twice before, he gave it one last chance — and this time, it clicked. Sebastion breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and w…
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The People v.s. AC Shadows and Nintendo is going to Nintendo Ft. Reggie Johnson
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1:13:46The People vs AC Shadows and Nintendo is going to Nintendo Ft. Reggie Johnson Summary: In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the evolution of gaming, focusing on the differences between Western and Eastern RPGs, the impact of nostalgia, and the challenges of character creation. They discuss the pacing of combat in modern games compared t…
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The Five Best Single Player Games At gamescom ONL 2025! Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025
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24:11The Five Best Single Player Games At gamescom ONL 2025! Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Summary: In this episode, Sebastion Mauldin reviews the latest announcements from Gamescom, highlighting exciting new trailers and gameplay for titles like Lego Batman, Outer Worlds 2, and Ghost of Yotei. He discusses the mechanics and visuals of these games, s…
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“I Owe You an Explanation” and the Games From Spring That you need to Play
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26:27Summary: In this episode, Sebastian Mauldin returns to the podcast after a hiatus, sharing his experiences with various video games, particularly indie titles. He discusses his passion for indie games, his recent gaming experiences, and his thoughts on new releases like Citizen Sleeper 2, Blueprints, and Monster Hunter. The episode reflects on the …
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Civilization VII Controversy, College Football 25 Concerns, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Early Buzz + My Go-To Game Right Now
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32:57Civilization VII Controversy, College Football 25 Concerns, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Early Buzz + My Go-To Game Right Now In this solo episode of The Single Player Experience, Sebastion dives into the latest buzz from the gaming world. First, he breaks down the evolving conversation around Civilization VII’s art style and whether the fanbase is bei…
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Monster Hunter Thoughts, Are Xbox Titles Standing Out, and The Game Recommendation of the Week Ft. Alejandro Segovia
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1:50:11Monster Hunter Thoughts, Are Xbox Titles Standing Out, and The Game Recommendation of the Week Summary: In this engaging conversation, Sebastion Mauldin and Alejandro Segovia delve into the world of single-player gaming, focusing on the latest releases, particularly Monster Hunter. They discuss the impact of game reviews, the evolution of game deve…
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The Wonder Woman Game is Dead, The Mavs Broke My Heart, & Monster Hunter is Selling Out Restaurants
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24:03The Wonder Woman Game is Dead, The Mavs Broke My Heart, & Monster Hunter is Selling Out Restaurants Single Player Experience Episode Description: In this episode of The Single Player Experience, Sebastion dives into the heartbreaking cancellation of the Wonder Woman game and what it says about WB Games' messy leadership. Then, things get personal—S…
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Is WWE 2K's New Direction a good Thing Ft. Josh Martinez
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1:29:10In this episode of the Single Player Experience podcast, host Sebastian Mauldin and guest Josh Martinez discuss WWE 2k25. They explore the future of WWE gaming, particularly the upcoming WWE 2K25 and its controversial new island mode, which raises concerns about microtransactions and gameplay experience. The discussion highlights the balance betwee…
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Bonus Episode for Wrestling Fans: WrestleMania Build-Up: What's Next for WWE? Ft. Josh Martinez
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39:46Summary: In this episode of the Single Player Experience podcast, host Sebastian Mauldin and guest Josh Martinez discuss the current state of WWE, the build-up to WrestleMania, and the intricacies of various storylines. They delve into the excitement surrounding WWE 2K, analyze Cody Rhodes' journey, and predict potential matchups for WrestleMania. …
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In this episode of the Single Player Experience Podcast, host Sebastian Mauldin discusses the resurgence of single-player games amidst a multiplayer-dominated industry. He reviews the anticipated releases of Civilization 7 and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, providing insights into their pre-release buzz and early reviews. The episode also covers the 2…
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Is Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Actually Great Ft. Alec Taub
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2:23:42Is Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Actually Great Ft. Alec Taub Summary In this episode of the Single Player Experience Podcast, host Sebastian Mauldin and guest Alec discuss a variety of topics including Alec's experience building a new PC, the challenges faced with gaming performance, particularly with titles like Indiana Jones and Destiny 2, …
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What Gaming Gear/Hardware are We Copping In 2025 Ft. David Lasby
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53:18What Gaming Gear/Hardware are We Copping In 2025 Ft. David Lasby Summary: In this episode of the Single Player Experience podcast, host Sebastian Mauldin and guest David Lazby discuss the latest trends in gaming, including the anticipated Switch 2, the evolution of VR gaming, and their experiences with the Indiana Jones game. They explore the impac…
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Are Gaming Cost too High and is The Switch Controller Layout Dumb Ft. Eddie Varnell
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1:44:48Are Gaming Cost too High and is The Switch Controller Layout Dumb Ft. Eddie Varnell Summary: In this episode of the podcast, hosts Sebastion Mauldin and Eddie Vernell discuss a variety of gaming topics, including their current gaming experiences, thoughts on popular titles like Vampire Survivors and Indiana Jones, and the emotional depth of Hellbla…
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2024 Was a UP and Down Single Player Year for LitUnplay ft. LitUnPLay
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1:16:012024 Was a UP and Down Single Player Year for LitUnplay ft. LitUnPLay In this episode of the SPE Podcast, host Sebastion Mauldin welcomes back Alfredo Flores to discuss their recent gaming experiences, focusing on Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and the nostalgic feelings it evokes during the holiday season. They delve into the mechanics of multiplayer ga…
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Was the Switch 2 Reveal Fire Or Nah Ft. LitUnplay
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1:12:58Was the Switch 2 Reveal Fire Or Nah Ft. LitUnplay In this episode of the SPE Podcast, host Sebastion Mauldin and guest, LitUnPlay discuss their gaming preferences, the hype surrounding popular titles like GTA and Ghost of Tsushima, and their excitement for upcoming games including the Nintendo Switch 2. They delve into the implications of Nintendo'…
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Predicting the Review Scores for the 1st Half of 2025 Ft. Alejandro Segovia
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49:00Was Black Myth and Dragon Age Veilguard Overrated Ft. Alejandro Segovia Summary: In this episode, hosts Sebastion Mauldin and Alejandro Segovia discuss their recent gaming experiences, predictions for upcoming games in 2025, and the current state of the gaming industry. They delve into specific titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Dragon Age, compari…
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DLC Trends in Single Player Games In this episode of the Single Player Experience podcast, host Sebastian Mauldin discusses the current state of single player gaming, focusing on the trends in DLC and expansions. He highlights the recent lack of DLC for major titles like Spider-Man 2 and Mortal Kombat 1, exploring the implications for the industry …
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Will Indiana Jones Be a Good Game Ft. Alec Tuab
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1:23:59Will Indiana Jones Be a Good Game Ft. Alec Tuab In this conversation, Sebastion Mauldin and Alec Taub delve into the world of gaming, focusing on Destiny and its evolution, as well as the impact of Star Trek on their lives. They discuss the challenges faced by Destiny players, the philosophical themes in Star Trek, and the shift in storytelling fro…
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Is Destiny 2 Rising or On it's Last Leg After Concord Ft. Alec Tuab
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27:36Is Destiny 2 Rising or On it's Last Leg Ft. Alec Tuab (Audio) In this conversation, Sebastion Mauldin and Alec Taub delve into the world of gaming, focusing on Destiny and its evolution, as well as the impact of Star Trek on their lives. They discuss the challenges faced by Destiny players, the philosophical themes in Star Trek, and the shift in st…
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Game of the Year Awards: The Controversies Unveiled
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27:36Game of the Year Awards: The Controversies Unveiled In this episode, Sebastion Mauldin discusses the ongoing controversies surrounding the Game of the Year nominations, particularly focusing on the inclusion of Top Spin 2K25 over more deserving titles like College Football. He also addresses the debate over whether DLCs and expansions should be eli…
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Metaphor Refantasio thoughts and FOMO in Gaming Ft. Antonio The Hypecaster
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1:37:05Metaphor Refantasio thoughts and FOMO in Gaming Ft. Antonio The Hypecaster (Audio) Summary In this engaging conversation, Sebastion Mauldin and Antonio Aka Hypecaster delve into the world of gaming, exploring themes such as the immersive experience of VR gaming, the phenomenon of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) in gaming, and their current gaming experi…
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Gameplay Vs Game Experiences Ft. Alejandro Segovia
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2:12:37Gameplay Vs Game Experiences Ft. Alejandro Segovia In this conversation, Sebastion and Alejandro delve into their experiences with God of War Ragnarok, discussing its narrative structure, gameplay mechanics, and the evolution of gaming experiences. They explore the balance between gameplay and narrative, the impact of game length on enjoyment, and …
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Playstation's 2024 Fall State of Play is.... Ft. Alejandro Segovia
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1:54:39Playstation's 2024 Fall State of Play is.... Ft. Alejandro Segovia In this episode of the Single Player Experience Podcast, host Sebastion Mauldin and guest Alejandro Segovia discuss the current state of gaming, focusing on PlayStation's busy yet quiet year, the impact of exclusives, and the recent State of Play announcements. They explore the cont…
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