Level 857 Video Game Podcast
Come grab a drink with longtime gamers/friends/cohosts, Eric (The 23rd Stallion), Alvin (ALG857), Jason (Stikz), Kevin (Turbo857), and Eric (Big Choco), Level 857, aka gaming's Wu-Tang Clan, as we react to current gaming news topics, recommend recently played gems you can't miss, and discuss all things gaming while hanging out with honored special guests which includes a wide variety of content creators, game developers, and other video game industry contributors! This podcast is separated into 4 segments: 1) Games played 2) Indie game of the week 3) News story reactions and 4) Main topic!
Episodes
As we bear witness to gaming's price of admission becoming more expensive, we explore how profit-driven tactics from major publishers have reshaped the industry and determine if corporate greed is destroying the passion and creativity that once defined gaming.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-378: Has Corporate Greed Ruined Modern Gaming?
00:00 - Intro
04:46 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement
05:36 - Indie Game of the Week Spot...
This week, we dive into the biggest gaming showcases of the season with our full Tokyo Game Show 2025 recap and reactions to the latest Sony State of Play!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-377: Tokyo Game Show 2025 vs State of Play: Who Had The Better Show?
00:00 - Intro
03:04 - Games Played Discussion - Absolum, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Heroes of Mount Dragon, Iron Meat
17:04 - Al played Adventure of Samsara
21:45 - Choc played Stre...
From Castlevania and Contra, we’re diving into Konami's best and worst, 8-bit classics that helped define the NES era! Which games still hold up as timeless masterpieces and which ones deserve to be left in the past? Find out as we build The Ultimate Konami NES Video Game Tier List!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-376: We Concoct The Ultimate Konami NES Video Game Tier List!
00:00 - Intro
03:45 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlig...
The Nintendo Direct 9.12.25 was packed with surprises so we're sharing our personal thoughts after we breakdown the best and the worst among what was announced!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-375: We Breakdown the Best and Worst of 9.12.25's Nintendo Direct!
00:00 - Intro
05:11 - Games Played Discussion
05:20 - Choc played Street Fighter 6
09:18 - Al played Army of Two: 40th Day
15:35 - Stikz played Donkey Kong Country, Sup...
We dive into the worst parts of our favorite games, highlighting the mechanics, levels, and design choices that almost ruin otherwise amazing experiences!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-374: What Are The Worst Parts of Your Favorite Games?
00:00 - Intro
04:10 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Crystal Crisis
09:51 - Games Played Discussion - Fallen City Brawl
14:34 - Al played Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Ruffy and the Riverside
24:04 ...
We're joined by Radical Reggie once again but this time we answer all of your gaming questions live and discuss the games played, current events in gaming and everything game related.
Radical Reggie's a renowned and well respected YouTube Gaming content creator, avid retro game collector, and former army vet, who's success has taken him from commercials to starring in his very own video game! In addition to sharing a bac...
We rank gaming’s biggest one-hit wonders, the ambitious titles that came out swinging but never got a sequel! From cult classics like Heavenly Sword and L.A. Noire to forgotten experiments like Rockstar Table Tennis, we break down which games still hold up and which ones deserve to stay in the past.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-372: Epic Mainstream Video Game One-Hit Wonder Tier List!
00:00 - Intro
03:27 - Indie Game of the Wee...
Mike Wells, indie dev of the hard-hitting, upcoming retro-inspired beat'em up Fallen City Brawl, joins us for an inside look at what makes this gritty, hand-drawn brawler a must-play for fans of the genre! If you’re into arcade-style beat 'em ups or love supporting passionate indie devs, this is a game you’ll want on your radar and an episode you won’t wanna miss!
To stay updated with the latest developments from Fallen City...
We’re putting the biggest open world game franchises to the test… from sprawling action RPGs to chaotic sandboxes… and ranking them once and for all in our ultimate AAA open world franchise tier list! Which series are genre defining legends, and which ones never lived up to the hype? Let’s tier up!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-370: The Ultimate AAA Open World Franchise Tier List
00:00 - Intro
06:14 - Indie Game of the Week Spot...
Before the Genesis took off, Sega had already entered the console war with the 8-bit powerhouse known as the Master System. In this episode, we dive into its underrated library, surprising innovations, and why this forgotten console still holds up today!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-369: Why the Sega Master System Deserves More Respect!
00:00 - Intro
04:28 - Games Played Discussion - Helldivers 2
11:54 - Choc played Tales of Ken...
We dive into the growing debate: Is AAA gaming in trouble? And talk about what indie developers are doing right that big-budget studios keep getting wrong!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-368: Is AAA Gaming in Trouble? What Indies Are Doing Right That Big Studios Aren’t
00:00 - Intro
04:22 - Games Played Discussion - Marvel Rivals
09:02 - Al played Helldivers 2, Suit For Hire
15:53 - Choc played Smash Bros Ultimate
18:35 - Stikz play...
We dive into the most anticipated games that were canceled before release—and share which upcoming titles feel like they're heading down the same road. We also react to the latest gaming news and talk about the games we've been playing lately.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-367: The Best Canceled Games We Were Hyped For!
00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Games Played Discussion - Helldivers 2
08:51 - Choc played Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
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In this episode, we shout out the most consistent, dependable, and trusted game developers in the industry! Whether they've been crushing it for decades or recently earned our respect, we’re breaking down who’s earned our loyalty!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-366: We Name Our Favorite, Most The Reliable Game Developers!
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Games Played Discussion -Helldivers 2, Wizards of Legends 2
09:34 - Choc played Tekk...
We’re ranking the most recognizable faces in gaming history with our ultimate video game first party mascot ranked tier list! From legendary icons to characters that never earned their stripes… it’s time to settle the debate!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-365: Our Ultimate First Party Mascot Ranked Tier List!
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Mega Man 2.5D
08:09 - The Ultimate First Party Mascot Ranked Tier...
We dive into a brutally honest discussion on games that just didn’t stand the test of time — from beloved classics to cringe-worthy replays!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-364 - From Classic to Cringe: Games That Haven't Aged Well
00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Games Played Discussion - Mario Kart World
07:40 - Al played Cyber Shadow
13:20 - Choc played Street Fighter 6
24:48 - Stikz played Shadow of Mordor
33:17 - Stal played Assassin...
We break down every major announcement, awkward moment, and surprise reveal to decide if Summer Game Fest 2025 lived up to the hype or flopped!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-363: The Wins and Wastes of the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Games Fest!
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Games Played Discussion - Mario Kart World
07:32 - Choc played Smash Ultimate, Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive
17:08 - Turb played Zelda Breath of the Wild S...
We take a look back at the Nintendo Switch and reflect on how this hybrid console stole the spotlight with its innovations, unforgettable exclusives, and impact on gaming as a whole while also diving into the latest news and what we’ve been playing lately!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-362: We Say Farewell To The Groundbreaking Nintendo Switch!
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Games Played Discussion - Shadow of the Ninja reborn, Multivers...
In this episode, we rank every live-action video game movie released between 1993 and 2010! From cult classics to cinematic disasters, we break them all down and place them where they truly belong.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-361: Ranking Every Video Game Movie from 1993–2010!
00:00 - Intro
03:40 - Ranking Every Video Game Movie from 1993–2010!
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We share our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 and break down exactly what has us hyped... and what has us raising eyebrows!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-360: What We Love And Hate About The Switch 2!
00:00 - Intro
03:55 - Games Played Discussion - Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, Gal Guardians Servants of the Dark
17:10 - Al played Doom: The Dark Ages
22:15 - Choc played Marvel Rivals, Guilty Gear Strive
29:29 - Turb played WarGroove...
Is the rising cost of gaming pushing players away? We break down the price hike trends across consoles, games, subscriptions, and accessories and debate whether the gaming experience still justifies the price tag. We also react to the latest gaming news and share what we’ve been playing recently!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-359: Is Gaming Too Expensive Now?
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Games Played Discussion - Anima Flux, Marvel Rivals,...
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