Level 857 Video Game Podcast

As popular as gaming's become with its ability to seamlessly appeal to different types of people regardless of generation, occupation and geographical location, it shouldn't come to a surprise that celebrities are gamers too. The surprise comes from who among these celebs actually game and we're gonna find out who they are!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-310: Who Woulda Thought That These Celebs Actually Game?

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Our collective, vast gaming history is filled with many unknown triumphs, failures, discoveries, rewards and regrets. Join us as we confess several of these including some from our awesome longtime supporters!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-309: What Are Some of Your Unknown Gaming Confessions?

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01:46 - Games Played Discussion - Mario vs Donkey Kong Remake, Stick Fight: The Game

14:18 - Al played Pepper Grinder, ...

Being video game podcast hosts it's safe to assume that gaming has given us endless, memorable moments and entertainment. With that said it's about time that we shine a spotlight on some of the worst gaming letdowns that we've experienced since we've started gaming!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-308: What Are Your Worst Gaming Letdowns?

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01:30 - Games Played Discussion - Aragami 2, Helldivers 2

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Our lists of yet-to-play games have become so ridiculously huge that we figured it was time to ask each other, the Levelheads and even new viewers/listeners for guidance in establishing some much needed order to our out-of-control and seemingly never-ending collection of should've-already-played-games-but-haven't backlogs!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-307: Help Us Organize Our Endless Video Game Backlogs!

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In an effort to celebrate deep characterization in games with well written dialog, we list our favorite and quite possibly gaming's best non-silent video game protagonists!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-306: What Are Our Favorite Non-Silent Gaming Protagonists?

00:00 - Intro

01:37 - Games Played Discussion - Co-op/VS - Mario Kart 8, Aragami 2

10:44 - Choc's Picks - Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

For us hosts, most of the best games and IPs that first appeared on Sega and Nintendo made consoles were pivotal in transforming gaming from what was once a passing interest to a permanent pastime hobby. So now it's time we take some of those IPs and go head-to-head in a no-holds barred, winner-take-call extravaganza to determine who created the best franchises!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-305: It's A Sega VS Ninte...

While the video games industry continues to grow at a healthy pace, it's also recently been plagued by massive layoffs and increasingly longer development times, especially for triple AAA blockbuster titles. In this podcast, we are joined once again by video game, television media legend, Victor Lucas, to discuss whether increasingly longer development times are hurting the games industry in the long term?

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Tomm Hulett, the visionary Game Director and Producer at Wayforward, drops in for a Q&A discussion interview, where he shares some of his experience, knowledge and insight as he reveals all the reasons why hungry Contra fans should be excited and well prepared. Why? Because we're gonna get served a side-scrolling, shooter-smorgasbord when the studio's latest project, Contra: Operation Galuga drops on March 12!

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We explore the dynamic rivalry between the convenience of handheld gaming devices and the robust power of traditional consoles. Our discussions delve into technology advancements, diverse game libraries, and user experiences to uncover which platform delivers the ultimate gaming adventure!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-302: Which Delivers The Better Gaming Experience: Handhelds or Consoles?

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01:29 - Games Played...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of video gaming to share and discuss our all-time favorite video game sequels -- right after we react to the latest gaming news stories and share the games we're currently playing!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-301: What Are Your Favorite Video Game Sequels?

00:00 - Intro

03:43 - Games Played Discussion

1:00:27 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Huntdown

1:05:12 - Break: Ga...

Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone as we reach 300 episodes filled with laughter, heartwarming stories, and unforgettable moments. This special episode is a tribute to the incredible journey we've shared, reminiscing on the joyous memories and the community that has made it all possible --- After that we react to the latest gaming news stories, reveal the indie game of the week and share the games we're currently...

We talk about games all the time but now it's time to show off some of the prized possessions buried within our individual video game collections --- right after we react to the latest gaming news stories, put a spotlight on the Indie Game of the Week and share the games we're currently playing!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-299: What Treasures Lie Within Our Game Collections?

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01:59 - Games Played Discussio...

Steve Ciaramitaro, Game Designer of Hit Start Studios, drops in for an exciting discussion interview centered on the company's first project, Brave Cave - an ambitious, co-op, puzzle platformer estimated to be released before the end of this year! Join us as Steve provides keen insight into the development process, challenges, and exciting features that will be included when Brave Cave releases!

Hit Start Studios is the in...

We fire off and list a bunch of age-old, common, yet popular gaming stereotypes and discuss whether they are outdated, half-true, or no longer stand the test of time, as we compare them against some intriguing, modern day facts --- right after we reveal the Indie game of the week, react to the latest gaming news stories and share the games we're currently playing!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-297: Do Gaming Stereotypes Actu...

We welcome back YouTube content creator Radical Reggie to discuss what retro gaming means to us (in this current modern era) and help us pinpoint when exactly does a game even become retro?

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 shari...

Join us as we dive into the retro libraries of past generations, pull out some classic favorites and ultimately determine if these games deserve to be rated today with the same score they received when they were first released!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-295: Do These Games Still Deserve Their Score

00:00 - Intro

01:49 - Game Played Discussion

33:44 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Bravery & Greed

38:02 - A 13-ye...

Regardless of how technology evolves at a breakneck speed to produce games with bolder visions, bigger worlds, and ultimately bigger budgets, some games of yesteryear released in spite of these trends have proved to have aged gracefully, and continue to stand the test of time, remaining as enjoyable today as they were upon release! Join us as we discuss and celebrate these timeless gems!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-294: Wh...

2024 is upon us and you know it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t start the new year off with some fresh, bold and in some instances down right insane predictions from your favorite gaming podcast crew —- right after we react to the latest gaming news stories and share the games we’re currently playing!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-293: Get Ready For Our 2024 Gaming Predictions!

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4:29 – Games We’ve Played

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2023 will unquestionably go down as one of the best years in gaming history! But before we head into 2024, we have to reveal the best games were lucky enough to get our hands on this year ---- right after we react to the latest gaming news stories and share the games we're currently playing!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-292: Which Games Stole the Spotlight in 2023?

00:00 - Intro

01:53 - Games Played Discussion

42:30 -Th...