Podcast – Outside is Overrated
Gaming, Movies, and Nerd Pop Culture
Episodes
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Armored Core VI by From Software. We discuss:
- What is Armored Core VI
- Complete Thoughts on the Story - SPOILERS
- Our favorite Builds/Moments/Bosses
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Continuing our mech-themed content, we discuss the video game Scythe: Digital Edition in this episode. Knights of Unity created the game, launching it in 2018.
Episode guide:
- 5:01 - What is Scythe: Digital Edition?
- 8:25 - How Mechs Affect the Aesthetics and Strategy?
- 14:10 - How Mechs Impact Combat
- 26:41 - The Speed of Scythe: Digital Edition
- 31:19 - How Faction's Mech Abilities Impact the Game
- 45:13 - How Does Scythe: Digital...
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we start our discussion of Armored Core VI by From Software. We discuss:
- What is Armored Core
- Build Tips for Noobs
- Spoiler-free thoughts on the story so far
- How it stacks up against other From Software titles
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In this Mech-themed episode, we discuss the animated film Macross: Do You Remember Love, which released in 1984. Episode guide:
- 5:50 - What is Macrosse: Do You Remember Love
- 13:25 - Why Are Mechs Interesting?
- 21:17 - What Stands Out
- 38:45 - Dual Directors
- 47:45 - Does this Film Hold Up in 2025?
- 54:52 - Recommendations for Other Mech Media
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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Ghost of Tsushima. We discuss:
- Final thoughts on combat
- Best side content
- Super spoilery story content
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In this episode, we discuss the original FX series Shogun, which is based on the novel by James Clavell. We avoid spoilers until the final segment and give a clear warning. Episode guide:
- 11:41 - What is Shogun
- 19:19 - What Surprised Us About the Portrayal of Japanese Culture
- 32:07 - The Cast and Characters
- 57:38 - Standout Elements of the Show
- 1:04:53 - Recommendations for other Samurai Media
- 1:35:30 - Shogun's Narrative
- 2:08...
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Ghost of Tsushima. We discuss:
- Act I story (spoiler-free)
- Combat
- Progression systems
- Side content
We'll wrap up the discussion with our complete thoughts in February 2025.
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In this episode, we break down the basics of board games. We discuss how themes and mechanics make up different experiences, and give tons of recommendations to help you get into the hobby.
- 12:07 - What is a Board Game? Understanding Themes and Mechanics
- 15:05 - Board Game Recommendations for Every Setting
- 1:56:23 - Tom Awesome's Top Five Board Game Mechanics to Know
- 2:11:26 - How to Get Into Board Gaming
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Final Fantasy XIV. We discuss the MMO's ties to the Final Fantasy IP, the job system and our favorite ways to level up and pass the time.
OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!
In this annual episode, we break down video game movies. We discuss four films from 2010-2015 and add them to the definitive listing of video game movies.
- 17:48 - Prince of Persia Sands of Time
- 43:33 - 2024 Thank You's
- 47:52 - Tron: Legacy
- 1:15:35 - Need for Speed
- 1:37:22 - Dead Rising: Watchtower
- 1:59:30 - The Definitive Ranking of Video Game Movies
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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion the Vessel of Hatred Expansion and Season of Hatred content for Diablo IV by Blizzard Entertainment. We discuss:
- What’s new with the expansion - Vessel of Hatred
- What’s new with the Season of Hatred
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In this episode, we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios. We break down the character, combat and story of the epic fantasy RPG.
- 22:15 - Character Creation and Playable Characters
- 57:15 - Combat and Encounters
- 1:55:20 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Similarities and Differences from D&D
- 2:20:15 - Story
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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. We discuss:
- How combat evolved from our first discussion
- The weight of two primary mini-games: Real Estate King and Cabaret Club Thingy
- Our favorite side content overall
- Our favorite characters and overall impressions...
In this episode, we discuss Darkest Dungeon. We break down the PC game Darkest Dungeon II by Red Hook Studios and the board game Darkest Dungeon by Mythic Games.
- 11:48 - Darkest Dungeon II
- 1:24:38 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Dungeon Crawling Games
- 1:43:51 - Darkest Dungeon Board Game
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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. We discuss:
- What this game is
- Early highlights of the combat system
- First impressions of the story
- Side content highlights
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In this episode, we discuss Star Wars Board Games. We break down Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game by Fantasy Flight Games, Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side by Ravensburger and Star Wars: The Clone Wars by Z-Man Games.
- 16:16 - Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
- 53:02 - Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side
- 1:24:52 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Space-Based Games
- 1:42:40 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Neon White by Angel Matrix. We discuss:
- The core gameplay loop: running through levels
- How we approached missions
- What stood out about the experience
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In this episode, we discuss Fallout. We break down the Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games, the Fallout show on Amazon Prime and explore the wasteland in Fallout 76.
- 11:21 - Fallout Board Game
- 59:57 - Fallout Show on Amazon Prime
- 1:35:13 - SPOILER ALERT
- 1:47:56 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Shows Based on Video Games
- 2:06:52 - Fallout 76
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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we have a spoiler-free discussion of the early parts of Eiyuden Chronicles by Rabbit & Bear Studios. We discuss:
- The Battle System
- Basebuilding
- Minigames and Distractions
- Story and Characters
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In this episode, we explore our shelves of shame, getting three games to the table that had sat unopened for ages. We break down roll-and-build Era: Medieval Age, The Lord of the Rings Complete Trilogy Adventure Game and visual puzzler/hidden traitor Obscurio.
- 12:51 - Era: Medieval Age
- 44:34 - Lord of the Rings The Complete Trilogy The Adventure Game
- 1:03:48 - Tom Awesome's Top Five Tips for Games at Higher Player Counts
- 1:31:...
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