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! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support
Episodes
Join us as we reflect upon the most disappointing, letdown, trolling-esque, announcements that we can remember and the beloved game publishers who orchestrated them ---- right after we discuss the games we've played and react to the latest gaming news topics!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-320: Game Companies Who Mastered The Art Of Epic Trolling Moments!
00:00 - Intro
09:03 - Games Played Discussion - Multiversus, Fire E...
We share the very first games that we played when we first bought our Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, which were responsible for skyrocketing our journeys before video games became a permanent hobby!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-319: Our Very First Intro To The Super Nintendo And Sega Genesis!
00:00 - Intro
03:55 - Games Played Discussion - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Aragami 2
14:48 - Al played #Bzzzt, Animal Well
18:55 - Choc play...
We recount the most intense and competitive matches we've ever played (that we can remember) across one-on-one fighting games and fierce competitive multiplayer... right after we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest news topics!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-318: The Most Competitive Matches We've Played
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - Games Played Discussion - Multiversus
07:00 - Al played Anomaly Ag...
CEO of indie dev studio RetroVertigo, Travis Reynolds drops in to show off some exciting gameplay footage, disclose features/details, and update us on the progress for his upcoming pixel art styled, action-RPG, Fallen Symphony!
Fallen Symphony is a party-based, 2D/3D action-RPG, which promises engaging puzzles, dungeons, and dynamic beat'em up styled battle mechanics that's inspired by 90s brawlers and classic JRPGs!
To st...
Mike Hermann, the restless CEO of Retrosoft Studios, proves that Retromania Wrestling is the gift that keeps on giving, when he drops in to reveal all the details, incite, triumphs and challenges that comes with jam packing an upcoming DLC update which is blessing us with 2 new modes and wrestling legends Magnum T.A., Demolition and the Rock n' Roll Express to game's ever expanding roster!
RetroSoft Studios is the independe...
Join us as we share our favorite standout moments and exciting announcements from Summer Game Fest 2024 and the explosive Xbox Games Showcase!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-315: What Were Your Favorite Moments of Summer Game Fest 2024 & Xbox Games Showcase!
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Games Played Discussion - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Curse of the Sea Rats
08:48 - Choc played Guilty Gear Strive, Smash Bros Ultimate, Star Wars Jedi...
In this electrifying episode, one half of the game dev brothers-in-arms duo, Javier Garay of Pow Pixel Games, drops in for a discussion Q&A interview to share some behind-the-scenes incite, inspiration and what we should expect once their 4-years in the making, 2D side scrolling, hack n' slash, multiplayer adventure, Abathor releases on all leading platforms later this year!
Abathor is a thrilling 4-player co-op retro, acti...
With the first half of 2024 soon approaching, we take a look at the indie games that we're looking forward to playing the most when they arrive sometime later this year (hopefully)!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-313: What Are Your Most Anticipated Indie Games of 2024?
00:00 - Intro
03:36 - Games Played Discussion - Pico Park, Abathor (demo)
09:45 - Al played Blasphemous 2, Mullet Mad Jack
15:30 - Choco played Tekken 8, V...
Get ready to reunite with Radical Reggie as we share the most epic gaming accomplishments we've achieved! We'll also react to the latest weekly gaming news and reveal the games we're currently playing.
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! I...
Get ready as we reunite with our good friend John Donadio (aka, SomeBeardy2Love) as we disclose the games we've either once completed or played briefly, but wish we had the time to go back and play again!
John Donadio (aka, SomeBeardy2Love) is a Twitch Streamer Affiliate, diehard fan of all things Marvel and Dragon Ball, and the most intense, meticulous, beard aficionado/enthusiast/connoisseur this planet has ever seen!
To keep...
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?
00:00 - Intro
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?
00:00 - Intro
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!
00:00 - In...
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?
Victor Lucas is a mu...
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!
Contra: O...
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?
00:00 - Intro
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...
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