Best Direct Feed Games Podcasts (2025)

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Alvea: The Key Advantage for Tomorrow's Leaders 14:16

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In our white paper, Frustration to Fulfillment, we noted a worldwide decline in engagement and suggested ways leaders could address this problem by identifying and strengthening the elements that build more fulfillment in their workforce. In this episode, we dive deeper into fulfillment in the workplace. At Mentor Machine Incorporated, we have a na…

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My Favorite Halloween Video Games! | EP. 163 32:19

2d ago32:19

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EmSwizzle (Max) discusses his favorite Halloween video games since, ya know, tis the season! We go over Nintendo news including the Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct, Switch Online news, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentioned Links ➡️ https://rentry.co/TMM163…

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SGJ Podcast #504 – Technical Marvels in Gaming 54:42

6d ago54:42

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Hey friends, welcome to the podcast! First off, let me apologize for the audio. VoiceMeeter — the program I use to typically record our sessions — had a kerfuffle, and so I’m relying on the backup recording from OBS, which is the raw audio. It’ll likely be a little louder than usual, so I apologize... The post SGJ Podcast #504 – Technical Marvels i…

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Peace through Purpose with Dr. Hagir Elsheikh 1:15:15

6d ago1:15:15

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Our guest this episod Dr. Hagir Elsheikh, whose personal story is a shining example of how much personal power we all truly possess. Dr. Elsheikh shares the story of the trauma of her childhood in oppressive Sudan, and how she's been able to find peace through purpose through her experience as the activist mother of Kareem, her autistic son. Here i…

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My Real Thoughts On Pokémon Legends Z-A! | EP. 162 51:12

9d ago51:12

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EmSwizzle (Max) discusses his first impressions the newly released Pokémon Legends Z-A game for the good ol' Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2! Along with that, we go over Nintendo news including The Pokémon Company's plans for the next 5 years LEAKED, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzl…

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Mentoring as a Strategic Asset 33:55

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This week's episode is a departure. Tom shares a PowerPoint presentation from his talk entitled Mentoring as a Strategic Asset. The thesis of this talk is that organizations of the future, in order to thrive, perhaps even survive, must feature a mentoring culture. This means the people in the organization effectively act as both mentor and mentee t…

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Nintendo's Baby Video Was A MESS! | EP. 161 42:12

16d ago42:12

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EmSwizzle (Max) discusses this incredibly odd baby short film Nintendo released this week that had everyone and their mother confused and goes IN on Nintendo. We also go over Nintendo news such as a new Animal Crossing rip off hitting the market, Nintendo suing a man, we answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ ht…

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SGJ Podcast #503 – Check-In 50:45

20d ago50:45

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Hey friends, welcome to this week’s show! This week, Spaz, Julie, Thorston, and I have a semi-regular check-in, wherein we talk about what we’re playing and how we’re doing. Since we’re missing Jacob — who was sadly under the weather — it’s a slightly shorter show than usual, but it’s a fun one, and we... The post SGJ Podcast #503 – Check-In appear…

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Final Episode in Frustration to Fulfillment Series: Fulfillment as a Call to Action 13:17

21d ago13:17

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Ranking Every Animal Crossing Game! w/ AbdallahSmash | EP. 160 1:29:46

24d ago1:29:46

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It's time EmSwizzle (Max) & AbdallahSmash rank every Animal Crossing game! With both of them being veterans of the series, this is sure to get spicy! We also go over Nintendo news including Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 releasing, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentio…

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Applied Positive Psychology to Increase Fulfillment at Work 17:41

28d ago17:41

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In this installment of our continued review of our white paper Frustration to Fulfillment, we take a look at the workplace of the 21st century through a psychological lens. Specifically, we utilize the findings of Abraham Maslow, Victor Frankl, and Martin Seligman to apply positive psychological precepts to improve our individual level of fulfillme…

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Mini-Episode 08 - Dad, Siinclaiir, and ShadowFerret Have an Improptu Conversation About Animes 44:12

28d ago44:12

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Pic from: Siinclaiir's drawing of Pleroma-Tan https://shitposter.world/noyoushutthefuckupdad https://the9thcircle.club/@siinclaiir https://the9thcircle.club/@shadowferret J…

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What Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Does Better Than Mario Kart! w/ Russ Vandy | EP. 159 1:15:30

1M ago1:15:30

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With Mario Kart World's biggest competitor out now, EmSwizzle (Max) and Russ Vandy talk about whether or not it's better than Mario Kart, but also what Sonic Racing DOES BETTER! We also go over Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📓 Sources & ALL Mentioned Links ➡️ http…

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SGJ Podcast #502 – Long Games that Draw You In for the Long Haul 56:48

1M ago56:48

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Hey friends, welcome to the show! Sorry this is a day late, yesterday was a real fustercluck! This week, Spaz, Julie, Thorston, Jacob, and I discuss long-haul games, including our first game that we sank dozens, if not hundreds, of hours into. We also explore what it takes for a game to truly capture our... The post SGJ Podcast #502 – Long Games th…

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Frustration to Fulfillment #3: Why Engagement Isn't Enough 15:43

1M ago15:43

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Engagement is a hot word - many organizations do what they can to build engagement. Yet, frustration is widespread: It shows up as fatigue, disengagement, or quiet dissatisfaction, even among competent and engaged employees. The problem is Engagement ≠ Fulfillment: Engagement keeps people interested for a while, but only fulfillment sustains them l…

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My Game Pickups For The Rest Of 2025! | EP. 158 56:26

1M ago56:26

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With the holiday season coming up, a TON of video games are coming out! EmSwizzle (Max) gives his picks on which of the TON he is going to be picking up and maybe which ones you should wish for this season! We also go over Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📷 Main Cha…

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Episode 153 - Detective Conan Movie 5 Brief Review; Nintendo Direct September 2025 Lengthy Review; Games About Ninjas; MAD and Tower Dungeon Manga; Autumn 2025 Anime Preview; Dad Chats With All Bones 1:58:59

1M ago1:58:59

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Pic from: Nintendo Power Magazine https://shitposter.world/noyoushutthefuckupdad https://shitposter.world/coolboymew https://www.youtube.com/@all-bonesjones/videos https://…

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Frustration to Fulfillment - Engagement is Not Enough 15:43

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago11:05

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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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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

2M 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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Our Mario's 40th Anniversary Predictions! w/ Nin10doland | EP. 155 42:31

2M 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

2M 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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Kirby Air Riders Is Looking INSANE! w/ Bundun | EP. 154 1:11:26

2M 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

2M 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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Our Honest Thoughts On Drag x Drive! w/ PlayerEssence | The Mario Matter EP. 153 56:13

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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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SGJ Podcast #498 – Spiritual Successors 53:51

3M 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

3M 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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Episode 152 - Summer 2025 Review For Two Hours (It's a Big Season) (For You); Dankey Kang Bananza; Takopi's Original Sin Spoiler Chat At the End 2:16:58

3M ago2:16:58

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Pic from: Takopi's Original Sin Opening clips from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q02_KercxSM and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJDbM7xB6Aw https://shitposter.world/noy…

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

3M 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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The Weirdest Nintendo Direct Yet! w/ cdotkom | EP. 151 1:43:59

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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I Predicted Next Weeks Direct 100% Accurately! | EP. 150 1:02:07

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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My Thoughts On Donkey Kong Bananza! | EP. 149 50:34

3M 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

3M 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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Episode 151 - Welcome to the Glue Factory; Manga About Tampon Sniffers and Boxing Failures; Mario Kart World; Back-and-Forth Steam Game Reviews (Including Some Made By Fediverse Friends) 1:48:13

3M ago1:48:13

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Pic from: Uma Musume Pretty Derby Opening clip from: https://video.tsundere.love/w/w3G2QwqPGM5TyByS7ZWvt5 All opening and closing songs will be RoboWarrior (NES) from now o…

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SGJ Podcast #495 – Check-In 1:02:38

3M 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

3M 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…