Podcast – Outside is Overrated

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the first half of Assassin's Creed Origins by Ubisoft. We share our spoiler-free thoughts on:

• Combat
• Progression systems
• Exploration
• The story

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In this episode, we discuss three fishy board games: Fleet: The Dice Game, Lure and Finspan. Episode guide:

• 7:52 - Fleet The Dice Game

• 45:11 - Lure

• 1:04:52 - Finspan

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Hollow Knight Silksong by Team Cherry. We share our final thoughts on:

• Combat
• Exploration
• Difficulty
• Story

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In this episode, we discuss the book Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. 

Episode guide:

• 12:46 - Zathura: A Space Adventure

• 33:11 - The Iron Man Films

• 50:50 - Chef

• 1:08:13 - What is Favreau's Signature Style?

• 1:15:18 - Ranking Favreau's Feature Films

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the the first half of Hollow Knight Silksong by Team Cherry. We break down: 

• Exploration
• Combat
• Why people like this style of game

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 su...

In this episode, we discuss the book Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. 

Episode guide:

• 2:25 - What is Dungeon Crawler Carl

• 30:59 - Boss Fights

• 37:19 - Other Threats

• 40:29 - Foreshadowing Throughout the Book

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the classic CRPG Arcanum from Troika Games. We break down: 

• Character creation
• The combat and experience systems
• The story
• Whether anyone should ever play old games

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In this episode, we discuss the anime The Rising of the Shield Hero, Season One. 

Episode guide:

• 5:54 - What is The Rising of the Shield Hero

• 24:48 - The Cardinal Heroes

• 33:44 - The Shield Heroe's Allies

• 43:02 - Confrontation with the Church

• 49:44 - The Final Leveling Window/Epic Showdown

• 58:27 - What Does Rising of the Shield ...

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Helldivers II from Arrowhead Game Studios. We break down: 

• The core combat system
• Places we’ve been and our favorite enemies
• Progression systems

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In this episode, we discuss deckbuilding board games. We explain the core mechanic and variations on it, along with some of our favorite titles. 

Episode guide:

• 13:35 - What is a Deckbuilder?

• 25:58 - Victory Point/Optimization Deckbuilders

• 33:23 - Direct Conflict Deckbuilders

• 40:42 - Hybrid Games

• 52:36 - Cooperative Narrative Deckbuilders

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down: 

• Is the job system still the GOAT?
• Our favorite additions to the formula
• Our thoughts on the overall cast
• Final impressions of the stort

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In this episode, we discuss video game movies from 2015-2019. We cover Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider, Jumanji and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

Episode guide:

• 14:46 - Warcraft

• 37:52 - A Moment of Thanks

• 39:50 - Assassin's Creed

• 1:07:24 - Tomb Raider

• 1:31:07 - Jumanji

• 1:51:07 - Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

• ...

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the first two chapters of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down: 

• How the job system shapes strategy and storytelling
• Impressions from the first two chapters of the remaster
• Whether this new version captures the spirit of the original

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In this episode, we discuss the board game Star Wars Battle of Hoth by Days of Wonder.

Episode guide:

• 6:43 - Star Wars Battle of Hoth

• 25:17 - Leader Cards

• 30:20 - Support Cards and Campaign Mode

• 39:06 - Is Battle of Hoth Fun

• 1:00:07 - War Game Recommendations

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Star Wars Outlaws by Massive Entertainment. We break down: 

• The three main worlds that make up the bulk of Outlaws
• Highs and lows of the story
• Our final thoughts and impressions on gameplay

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In this episode, we discuss the board game Star Wars Imperial Assault by Fantasy Flight Games. 

Episode guide:

• 7:38 - The Star Wars IP and Fantasy Flight Games
• 18:37 - What is Star Wars Imperial Assault?
• 34:22 - Comat System
• 41:48 - Progression Systems
• 50:39 - Spoiler-free story discussion
• 1:10:55 - Skirmish Mode

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Star Wars Outlaws by Massive Entertainment. We break down: 

• What type of game Star Wars Outlaws
• Our initial thoughts on the mechanics, characters and settings

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 sup...

In this episode, we discuss the Blade Runner films. 

Episode guide:

• 4:22 - Blade Runner
• 30:56 - Blade Runner 2049

Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Please support OiO on Patreon for as little as $2 a month.

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In this episode, we discuss the entire John Wick Film Franchise.

Episode guide:

• 6:34 - John Wick
• 17:25 - John Wick Chapter 2
• 33:53 - John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum
• 51:58 - John Wick Chapter 4
• 1:04:28 - The Overarching Franchise

Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Please support OiO on Patreon for as little as $2 a month.

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