The Gaming Outsider

The Gaming Outsider

The Gaming Outsider Podcast is a show dedicated to video gaming of all kinds with a focus on the community. Here at The GO, we don't subscribe to just one platform, and we realize that we don't have the ability to play every game that's out there. Our goal is to discuss ours and our listener's perspectives on current and former games that we have played while keeping a positive environment.

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May 29, 2026 177 mins

This week, The Gaming Outsider celebrates their 600th episode by reminiscing about their favorite memories from doing the podcast. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider talks about memorable Game Over/Continue? screens from console and arcade games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider talks about video games based on our favorite spy, James Bond, and why they’re such a fan of the character. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider discusses what other sci-fi franchises they’d like to see translate to video games and become as popular. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider talks to Alan Yeats, the CEO of Pocket Sized Hands, and he’s going to tell us what it takes to port games to different platforms. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider chats with Nadia Oxford & Nate Drake, who have both written non-fiction books about video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider discusses the best anti-heroes in video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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(30:51) New Games

(34:14) DAICE (PC) [demo]

(40:31) Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5)

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This week, The Gaming Outsider answers video game related questions provided by the community. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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(54:20) New Games

(59:42) Super Meat Boy 3D (Xbox)

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This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Jed Shaffer from the “First Gen Gamers” podcast to talk about overselling certain video game titles to people who have never played them before. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Jed Shaffer from the “First Gen Gamers” podcast to talk about overselling certain video game titles to people who have never played them before. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Marc Szymanski and YouTuber Relle to discuss classic games that have been ported to modern consoles. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes voice actor Chris Dattoli to share what it’s like voicing characters in video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider shares their most controversial “hot takes” in the world of video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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(51:08) New Games

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This week, The Gaming Outsider celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first release of ‘The Legend of Zelda’. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Russell Van Brocklen, who is a Dyslexia Professor; he’s here to talk to us about using video games as a remedy for the disorder. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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This week, The Gaming Outsider video game and comic book writer, Antony Johnston, to answer our questions about his work on games such as Dead Space, Resident Evil VIII & more. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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February 4, 2026 109 mins

This week, The Gaming Outsider takes some guesses as to what the next genre is that will take the gaming industry over. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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(35:25) New Games

(41:31) Cairn (PC)

(52:41) Highgu...

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This week, The Gaming Outsider crew welcomes indie developer Joel Heath with Ash Born Interactive, who is behind a JRPG called A Demon Hunter’s Guide to Passing Finals. They talk to him about developing a game without the help of a publisher. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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January 21, 2026 123 mins

The Gaming Outsider in back for its first episode of 2026, and the crew discusses their personal resolutions for upcoming year. They also check in with how they did with last year’s resolutions. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing.

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January 14, 2026 158 mins

On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott, Zack, Jacob & CB welcome Grant Henry for their annual “Game of the Year” traditions. Before that they discuss the week in industry news.

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(Start) Welcome/Introduction

(26:59) 2026 Predictions

(1:10:10) 2025 GO Award Categories

(2:02:15) 2025 Personal Favorites & Most Anticipated for 2026



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