Midwest Game Nerds

Episode 252 - Top 5 of 2025!

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:50:18 GMT

Somehow the nerds have cobbled together the top 5 games they played in 2025!

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Episode 251 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Game Awards 2025!

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:01:00 GMT

Alex has played and finished Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! The Game Awards also happened! We discuss some of the awards and big announcements from the show!

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Episode 250 - Steam Hardware Announcements, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, Battlefield 6, Ball x Pit, and RV There Yet?

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:01:02 GMT

The nerds finally return to talk about Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, Battlefield 6, Ball x Pit, RV There Yet?, and the recent announcements from Valve about new Steam hardware!

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Episode 249 - Hollow Knight Silksong, Metal Gear Solid Delta, and The Alters

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:36:32 GMT

Alex finished Clair Obscur Expedition 33! He also started and beat Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and picked up Hollow Knight Silksong! Bryan started checking out The Alters! And Jon is excited for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles.

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Episode 248 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Battlefield 6 Open Beta, and Donkey Kong Bananza!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:36:57 GMT

All three nerds have finally tried out Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Alex has platinum'd Death Stranding 2: On the Beach! Bryan played the first weekend of the Battlefield 6 open beta! Alex has started Donkey Kong Bananza! Oops all video games!

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Episode 247 - More Death Stranding 2 and Nintendo Switch 2!

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:38:06 GMT

Bryan got a Nintendo Switch 2! Jon and Alex collectively have over 100 hours in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach! That and Microsoft FAFO'd with the price of The Outer Worlds 2.

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MGNP Sidequest - The Bear Season 4

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:01:00 GMT

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Jon, Bryan, Erica, and Alex all discuss the latest season of FX's The Bear which released all 10 episodes on Hulu on 6/25/25.

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Episode 246 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:30:03 GMT

Apologies for the short episode! We recorded our longer side quest for The Bear season 4 which will be on this feed next week! Alex is deep into Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and he tells Jon and Bryan his initial thoughts about it!

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Episode 245 - Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Summer Game Fest 2025!

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:17:03 GMT

Alex got a Switch 2! He talks about the console itself as well as Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 World Tour! We also highlight some of our favorite announcements from Summer Game Fest and the surrounding events by Sony and Microsoft.

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MGNP Sidequest - Andor Season 2

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:05:25 GMT

Erica joins the boys to discuss season 2 of Andor! Enjoy our meandering and gushing conversation about an exemplary TV series and season.

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Episode 244 - Doom: The Dark Ages and The Last of Us Season 2

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:30:46 GMT

Alex and Bryan have been checking out Doom: The Dark Ages! Also, all three of us have watched the entirety of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, so we have a game and show spoiler filled discussion (that starts immediately at 0:33:33).

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Episode 243 - The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:46:01 GMT

Jon and Bryan have checked out The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered while Alex couldn't even boot it up! He's still been playing Blue Prince.

We also discuss the first 3 episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO (with some spoilers for the game and show, beware!) and somehow end up talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Episode 242 - Blue Prince

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:04:56 GMT

Jon returns! He's played a little bit of the Suikoden I & II Remaster! Bryan bought a Steam Deck! Alex checked out the Tomba remaster and is at the beginning of a long Blue Prince addiction! All of that plus news about Bungie's Marathon, potential Switch 2 pre-order timing, and the worst kept secret in the games industry -- the inbound Elder Scrolls: Oblivion remaster from Virtuous!

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Episode 241 - Nintendo Switch 2 News, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Suikoden I&II Remaster

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:44:01 GMT

While Jon is away taking care of business, Alex and Bryan discuss the massive news drop from this week's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! Also, Bryan has finished Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Alex is loving Suikoden I&II Remaster, and he also checked out Assassin's Creed Shadows! All of that plus some PC upgrade corner at the end of the episode.

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MGNP Sidequest - Jon's Hibachi Hot Take

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Jon and Alex have tried Orange Cream Coke Zero and Blackberry Dr. Pepper Zero! Jon has a lot of feelings about hibachi! Alex watched SNL50 and the associated documentaries! Jon has a bunch of music recs!

Haunted Mouths - A Collection of Greetings

The Story So Far - I Want to Disappear

Wow Signal - Destination Unknown

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Episode 240 - Avowed

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:57:12 GMT

Bryan and Alex have been checking out Obsidian Entertainment's latest game - Avowed! Also, Jon and Alex have played a bit more Blade Chimera. We also talk about some news including Dragon Age: The Veilguard hitting PlayStation Plus only 4 months after release, Ubisoft teasing Rainbow Six Siege X, and the news out of Sony's February State of Play.

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MGNP Sidequest - Food and TV

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:25:09 GMT

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Jon's drinking Zero Sugar Mug Rootbeer and he's eaten a whole lot of cheese from Gardner's Wisconsin Cheese! We also talk about Suits and the new podcast about it, and what you should watch with a 3-months free Apple TV+ trial.

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Episode 239 - Most Anticipated Games of 2025 and Blade Chimera

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:22:49 GMT

Alex and Jon are checking out Blade Chimera! They also talk about the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and their most anticipated games of 2025.

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Episode 238 - Top 5 of 2024!

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:13:24 GMT

We made it! It's now 2025 so of course it's time to talk about our top 5 games of the year! Fortunately we all played at least 5 games but it was a close call...

All of that plus some honorable mentions and a few games we wish we'd played as well. And Alex goes over all of the movies he saw or watched from 2024!

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Episode 237 - The Game Awards, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Remastered

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:47:58 GMT

Games are being played! Jon and Alex are checking out Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered, Bryan and Alex have started Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Alex finished Astroneer! Plus we talk about some of the Game Awards winners and big announcements!

What we've been playing:

(0:09:26) Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S, NS)
(0:26:17) Indiana Jones and The Great Circle (XBX/S, PC)
(0:44:18) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)

Patch Notes:

(0:47:22) The Game Awards Winners
(0:50:20) The Game Awards Announcements

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Episode 236 - Irresponsible Spending!

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:16:48 GMT

Alex is still mining away at Astroneer but that didn't stop him from probably spending too much money on JRPGs that he will never finish.

What we've been playing:

(0:09:06) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)
(0:14:01) Alan Wake 2 (PS5, PC)
(0:21:50) Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
(0:24:10) S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chernobyl (PC, XBX/S)

(0:25:59) Black Friday Purchases

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Episode 235 - UFO50 and Astroneer

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:51:27 GMT

Alex has played a lot more UFO50 and has somehow fallen down an Astroneer shaped hole! We also talk about Shadow of the Erdtree being eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards as well as the other contenders for Game of the Year.

What we've been playing:

(0:02:18) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)
(0:05:49) UFO50 (PC) and the Eggplant podcast
(0:20:09) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)

Patch Notes:

(0:31:55) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is eligible for Game of the Year at this year's Game Awards

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Bonus Sidequest - Potpourri of Sidequest Topics

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:06:56 GMT

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Music, TV, food, and 3D printing -- what more could you ask for from an MGNP sidequest?

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Episode 234 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 plus a little Windblown and STRAFTAT

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:34:57 GMT

Bryan carries the podcast as he has checked out a bit of Windblown in early access and STRAFTAT as well as the new Call of Duty! All of that plus plenty of news.

What we've been playing:

(0:02:49) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)
(0:07:30) Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
(0:08:58) Windblown (PC Early Access)
(0:19:11) STRAFTAT (PC)
(0:22:42) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)

Patch Notes:

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MGNP Sidequest - Disney Cruisin' and Bryan's Keyboard

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:01:09 GMT

Bryan briefly talks about his new keyboard case (I don't get it, either) and Alex went on a Disney Cruise!

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Episode 233 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:31:14 GMT

Jon's finally back to playing Rainbow Six Siege, Bryan just can't quit Destiny 2, and Alex has checked out the first Zelda game where you get to play as Zelda!

What we've been playing:

(0:03:20) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)
(0:10:12) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)
(0:18:46) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (NS)
(0:22:45) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)

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MGNP Sidequests - Linkin Park, Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, and Alex's Tears!

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:01:09 GMT

Alex found the Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon wants to talk the recent Linkin Park news, and Alex cried at an episode of Bluey!

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Episode 232 -Towerborne and News

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:00:34 GMT

Bryan is checking out Towerborne in early access, Alex finished up Astro Bot, is checking out UFO 50, and bought a Quest 2 to play Beat Saber, and Sony had a State of Play with lots of new announcements!

What We've Been Playing:

(0:02:40) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
(0:04:06) Wooting 60HE+ Keyboard
(0:12:28) Towerborne (PC)
(0:16:10) Astro Bot (PS5)
(0:18:30) UFO 50 (PC)
(0:20:24) Oculus Quest 2/BeatSaber
(0:25:0) Destiny 2? (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)

News:

(0:34:09) All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned (But their existing publisher deals will be fulfilled)
(0:37:26) Nintendo is suing Palworld developer Pocketpair just as Palworld is released on PS5
(0:41:59) Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 14th, 2025
(0:44:34) Sony's September 2024 State of Play

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MGNP Sidequests - Coke Oreos, Oreo Coke, Interview with a Vampire (AMC), and Industry (HBO)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:01:48 GMT

Short but sweet! We're on the hunt for Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon has watched the entirety of Interview With the Vampire from AMC, and Alex has started watching Industry on HBO.

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Episode 231 - Star Wars Outlaws, Astro Bot, and Tactical Breach Wizards (Plus PS5 Pro Announcement)

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:10:23 GMT

Bryan returns and we've all somehow played new games! Alex and Jon checked out Star Wars Outlaws, Bryan's been playing Tactical Breach Wizards, and Alex picked up Astro Bot! All that, plus Sony has finally announced the PlayStation 5 Pro!

What We've Been Playing:

(0:06:04) Tactical Breach Wizards (PC)
(0:12:31) Sins of a Solar Empire II (PC)
(0:19:22) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
(0:26:52) Elden Ring (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)
(0:36:40) Starfield (PC, XSX/S)
(0:42:29) Astro Bot (PS5)
(0:48:32) Star Wars Outlaws (PC, PS5, XSX/S)

News:

(1:10:36) Sony has shut down Concord after 17 days
(1:13:25) Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro

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Episode 230 – PSVR2 on PC and Revisiting Starfield

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:02:59 GMT

Allan joins us to talk about his experience with PSVR2! Plus Jon checks in on Starfield and Alex moves on to Demon’s Souls after finishing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

This week's segments are as follows:

(0:02:33) Starfield (PC, XSX/S)
(0:29:45) Firewatch (PS4, XBO, Switch, PC)
(0:31:12) Dysmantle (PS4/5, XBO/X/S, Switch, iOS, Android, PC, macOS)
(0:33:30) Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4/5, XBO/X|S, PC)
(0:37:17) PSVR2 on PS5 and PC (feat. Horizon: Call of the Mountain, Beat Saber, Half Life: Alyx)
(0:59:08) The last bit of Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (Sorry again everyone!)
(1:00:19) Demon's Souls (PS5)
(1:10:33) Valve has shipped several drivers for Windows on the Steam Deck OLED
(1:11:29) There was a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and Indie World this week
(1:20:10) Concord looks like a bit of a dud

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MGNP Sidequests – A Whole Lotta Music! Plus Vacations

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:01:15 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.

Alex talks about the new Louis Cole album! Jon's bought a bunch of vinyl! Mainly Black x Sea – Every Tree Shall Fall: One and American Football.

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Episode 229 – Disneyland Adventures and Lots of News!

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:12:59 GMT

Alex is still hooked on Elden Ring but Jon has been playing Disneyland Adventures! At least that's something new! Plus there's plenty of news to talk about!

This week's segments are as follows:

(0:03:54) More Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (Sorry everyone!)
- Alex's Malenia Fight on Youtube
(0:12:05) Disneyland Adventures (360, PC, XBO)
(0:28:18) Intel's Layoffs – 13th and 14th Gen CPU Failures – Root Cause and Solution
(0:36:30) SAG-AFTRA Strike and GTA VI Exemption
(0:42:50) Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remasters Inbound?
(0:46:14) Bungie Layoffs and Jason Schreier's Clarification
(0:50:15) Krafton Inc saves Tango Gameworks (and Hi-Fi Rush) from closure

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MGNP Sidequests – Local Food and The Acolyte Full Review

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:01:42 GMT

Jon talks about some local cuisine and then he and Alex discuss the entire spoilery season of The Acolyte!

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Episode 228 – Aggregated Greatest Games List

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:13:19 GMT

This week's segments are as follows:

(0:02:50) Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S)
(0:23:08) Microsoft is implementing GeForce Now for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Are Working on an App for Fire TV
(0:30:24) u/IlmeniAVG's Aggregated Greatest Games List

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MGNP Sidequests – The Bear Season 3

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:01:17 GMT

Bryan finally sticks around for a sidequest! And Erica joins us! So we can all talk about our thoughts on season 3 of The Bear!

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Episode 227 – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:19:49 GMT

All three of us are revisiting the Lands Between as we dip back into Elden Ring and Alex has been checking out the DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree! We also talk about new changes to Xbox Game Pass and whether or not our subscriptions remain in tact…

This week's segments are as follows:

(0:02:48) Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon (GBA)
(0:08:57) Steam Sale Pickups and Wants
(0:20:28) Elden Ring & Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S)
(0:55:24) First Neuralink patient says implant is like “an aimbot” for gaming
(0:57:22) July 2024 Changes to Xbox Game Pass

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MGNP Sidequests – Jon’s New Dishwasher and The Acolyte First Impressions

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:01:33 GMT

Jon got a new dishwasher and that's what gets us excited these days, a little 3d printing talk sneaks in, and we talk about our initial thoughts on The Acolyte, the latest Star Wars show on Disney+.

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Episode 226 – Alan Wake II: Night Springs DLC, Humanity, 7th Guest VR

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:33:51 GMT

Bryan booted up Cyberpunk and Hades, Jon has restarted Elden Ring, and Alex checked out some PSVR2 titles and the latest content for Alan Wake II! All of that plus some news!

This week's segments are as follows:

(0:02:02) Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S)
(0:03:26) Hades (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S, NS, iOS, Mac)
(0:10:35) Elden Ring (PC, NS, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S, Mac)
(0:38:04) Humanity (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S)
(0:41:21) 7th Guest VR (PC, PSVR2)
(0:43:37) Alan Wake II: Night Springs DLC (PC, PS5, XSS/X)
(0:50:20) Dr. Disrespect admits to the reasoning behind his 2020 Twitch ban
(0:58:08) Capcom announces Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
(1:04:58) Ubisoft releases Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition
(1:07:45) 6/18 Nintendo Direct Announcements

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Episode 225 – Destiny 2: The Final Shape and select Summer Game Fest Announcements!

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:52:44 GMT

This week Corey joins us so that he and Bryan can tell us about the latest Destiny 2 expansion: The Final Shape! We also talk about some of the most exciting announcements out of Summer Game Fest!

This week's segments are as follows:

(0:02:42) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S)
(0:31:43) Balatro (PC, NS, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S, Mac)
(0:39:50) Summer Game Fest Announcements

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MGNP Sidequests – Google AI Overview Fails and Music Recs

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:01:40 GMT

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Episode 224 – Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

Thu, 30 May 2024 03:59:46 GMT

This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:02:42) Fallout 4 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:14:45) Baldur’s Gate 3 (PC, PS5, XSX/S) (0:25:50) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (PC, NS) Patch Notes (0:37:35) Rainbow Six Siege’s new subscription model (0:45:07) Lego will release a Deku Tree set (0:53:54) CoD BlOps 6 will be on …

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Episode 223 – Hades II Early Access and Animal Well

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:47:51 GMT

This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:03:14) Hades II Early Access (PC) (0:08:20) Fallout 4 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/XSX/S) (0:14:48) Princess Peach: Showtime! Demo (NS) (0:17:52) Bryan’s Lightning Round (Modern Warfare 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC) (0:24:03) Animal Well (PC, PS5, …

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Episode 222 – Fallout Season 1 (TV Series)

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:36:55 GMT

Allan joins the regular crew to talk about the new Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:04:20) What We’ve Been Playin’ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5), Harold Halibut, and more! (0:26:00) Fallout Season 1 (Amazon Prime) (0:39:22) SPOILERS START Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …

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MGNP Sidequests – Triple Dimension Printing. The Gamma Foundation, and Social Media

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:01:52 GMT

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Episode 221 – Resident Evil 4 VR First Impressions and News!

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:42:10 GMT

Alex has tried out the first couple chapters of Resident Evil 4 VR and Jon has a bunch of games he wants to check out! That plus a whole load of game news on this week’s episode. This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:04:30) Resident Evil 4 VR (PSVR2) (0:14:50) Final Fantasy …

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MGNP Sidequests – Mr. Kabob, Poke Poke, Night Verses, and more!

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:01:10 GMT

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Episode 220 – More Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, and PSVR2!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:35:47 GMT

We make good on some listener feedback we received earlier in the year! Jon’s finished Final Fantasy VII Remake and has started Rebirth! Alex got a PSVR2 and finally checked out Horizon: Call of the Mountain. Bryan is still plugging away at The Quarry. All of that plus the talk around a PlayStation 5 Pro and some clever Helldivers …

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MGNP Sidequests – Spiced Coca-Cola, Dune Part Two, and More!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:01:02 GMT

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Episode 219 – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and more Helldivers 2!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:49:44 GMT

We’re all still playing Helldivers 2, Jon continues to gain ground in Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Alex has started Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:06:26) Helldivers 2 (PS5, PC) (0:28:46) Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS5/4, PC) and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

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MGNP Sidequests – Serving Size Rage and more!

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:01:01 GMT

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Episode 218 – Helldivers 2

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:19:00 GMT

Unexpectedly, the game nerds have all jumped on Helldivers 2! Alex talks a little about Remnant 2 and the Final Fantasy Rebirth Demo, Jon talks a little about Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Bryan talks a little about The Quarry. We also discuss the recent Xbox business update and This week’s segments are as follows: The Backlog …

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MGNP Sidequests – Pizza and Mr & Mrs Smith

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:01:21 GMT

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Episode 217 – Most Anticipated Games of 2024

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:29:37 GMT

The game nerds are back! Alex talks about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Home Safety Hotline, and Lunacid, while Bryan talks about The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope and the Tribes 3: Rivals playtest, and Jon jumps back into Death Stranding Director’s Cut. They also talk about their most anticipated games of 2024! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

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MGNP Sidequests – 3D Printing Again plus True Detective and Dave Chappelle

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:01:45 GMT

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Episode 216 – Top 5 of 2023!

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:53:37 GMT

2023 had a lot of great games to play! We’ll go over our individual top 5 games of the year, pick a podcast game of the year, and award some superlatives: Best Free Game Biggest Letdown Best Ongoing Game Best Indie Title Most Infuriatingly Fun Game Most Infuriating Game Best Example of an All-Around Good …

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Episode 215 – The 2023 Game Awards Winners and Announcements (Plus GTA VI)

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:11:20 GMT

This week we talk about the winners of the 2023 Game Awards and several of the big announcements from the show! Also, Rockstar dropped a trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and Prophecy Games has announced Tribes 3: Rivals! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

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MGNP Sidequests – 3D Printed Drums, hbomberguy, and more!

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:15:35 GMT

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Episode 214 – Super Mario RPG, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Alan Wake II, and more!

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:09:39 GMT

Bryan makes his triumphant return to the podcast to talk about the new Switch Lite he bought to play Super Mario Bros. Wonder while Alex has finished up Spider-Man and has moved onto Alan Wake II and Super Mario RPG! This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:02:33) Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (0:04:37) Super Mario RPG …

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MGNP Sidequests – Printing in the Third Dimension

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:01:21 GMT

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Episode 213 – More Spider-Man 2, Triangle Strategy, and News!

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:32:59 GMT

Bryan is still out on assignment, so Alex talks a bit more Spider-Man 2, Jon talks Triangle Strategy, and they both talk about some of the latest game news! This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:07:42) Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (0:18:35) Triangle Strategy (NS, PC) Patch Notes (0:31:00) Layoffs have hit Destiny …

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MGNP Sidequests – The Fall of the House of Usher

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:29:07 GMT

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Episode 212 – Cocoon and First Impressions of Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:45:45 GMT

Nick joins Jon and Alex to talk about Cocoon, the new puzzle game from the lead gameplay designer of PlayDead’s Limbo and Inside! Alex has also played a little bit of both Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder! We also come back around to discuss the current state of Ubisoft, somehow. This week’s segments are as follows: …

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MGNP Sidequests – Y3000 Coke Zero, Little Lou’s, and more Strike Force Five

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:01:39 GMT

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Episode 211 – Mortal Kombat 1, Lies of P First Impressions, and Revisiting Cyberpunk 2077

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:58:20 GMT

Alex has finished Mortal Kombat 1 and played a bit of the invasions mode! He also checked out Lies of P on Xbox Game Pass. Jon has restarted Cyberpunk 2077 after picking up Phantom Liberty. This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:10:13) Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5, XSX, PC, NS) (0:19:15) Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4/5, XO/SX, …

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MGNP Sidequests – Sleep Token at the Masonic, Strike Force Five, and Ahsoka

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:01:28 GMT

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Episode 210 – Starfield and Mortal Kombat 1 First Impressions

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:40:43 GMT

Bethesda’s latest is finally out — we talk about the wonders of Starfield! Also, Alex has started Mortal Kombat 1. This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:02:54) Starfield (XSX, PC) (0:48:38) Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5, XSX, PC, NS) Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social …

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Episode 209 – Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Wrestlequest

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:46:43 GMT

There are a lot of games to play! We’re still playing Baldur’s Gate 3 but we’ve also started Armored Core VI and a little bit of WrestleQuest! This week’s segments are as follows: What We’ve Been Playin’ (0:05:29) Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) (0:28:12) Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PS5, XSX, PC) (0:50:52) Remnant: From the Ashes (PS4, …

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Episode 208 – Gran Turismo (The Movie!) and Baldur’s Gate 3

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:34:58 GMT

Neill Blomkamp made a Gran Turismo movie and we attended an early screening for PlayStation fans! Nick joins Jon, Bryan, and Alex to discuss it. We’ve also played a bit of Baldur’s Gate 3 although we will definitely be playing much more. This week’s segments are as follows: (0:02:16) Film Review: Gran Turismo (0:32:36) SPOILERS START What …

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MGNP Sidequests – Barbenheimer, Rob Thomas, and Castlevania: Nocturne

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:01:04 GMT

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Episode 207 – The Backlog Feat. Remnant: From the Ashes, Death Stranding, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and more!

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:03:09 GMT

Bryan’s back! While none of us have been playing anything particularly new, we’ve all been dabbling in several games here and there. Plus, the NoClip Archive is awesome, and the successor to the Nintendo Switch is likely to be out in 2024. This week’s segments are as follows: The Backlog: (0:05:34) Alex: Remnant: From the …

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MGNP Sidequests – The Bear Season 2, Sleep Token’s ‘Take Me Back to Eden’, and more!

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 04:01:15 GMT

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Episode 206 – Marvel Snap Conquest Mode, Sludge Life 2, Pikmin 4 Demo and more!

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:53:51 GMT

Without Bryan around to groan about it, Jon and Alex fall down another Marvel Snap hole and talk about the craziness surrounding the FTC vs Microsoft trial. This week’s segments are as follows: Whatcha’ Been Playin’: (0:04:26) Jon: Sludge Life 2, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, (0:39:17) Alex: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of …

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Episode 205 – Summer Game Fest 2023 Announcements and Diablo IV First Impressions

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:24:39 GMT

The full crew is back! We’ve touched a surprising amount of games and there have been so many announcements since we last talked! This week’s segments are as follows: Whatcha’ Been Playin’: (0:02:58) Jon: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Dead Space (2023), Spider-Man, Diablo IV (0:15:02) Alex: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy XVI Demo …

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Episode 204 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Wed, 31 May 2023 03:28:40 GMT

Alex is joined by two special guests, Tim from Horror Movie Yearbook and Multimedium, and Gojo to talk about the latest game in The Legend of Zelda series, Tears of the Kingdom! Gojo also sticks around to react and talk about the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater at the recent Sony PlayStation Showcase! This week’s segments …

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Episode 203.5 – Game News!

Wed, 17 May 2023 02:57:52 GMT

In this mini half-episode, Alex and Bryan congratulate Jon on the birth of his second child, and they discuss some of the recent game news in Patch Notes. This week’s segments are as follows: Patch Notes (0:02:34) The EU Approves the Microsoft / ABK Merger (0:07:58) Phil Spencer on the Kinda Funny XCast (0:18:37) Nintendo …

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MGNP Sidequests – A Glitch in the Beeptrix

Tue, 09 May 2023 04:01:00 GMT

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Episode 203 – Dead Island 2, Redfall, and Horizon: Forbidden West – Burning Shores DLC First Impressions

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:06:54 GMT

We’ve got a feedback question from Allan! Dead Island 2! Horizon DLC! Redfall! and more! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:40) Listener Feedback Whatcha’ Been Playin’: (0:21:29) Dead Island 2 (0:31:20) Horizon: Forbidden West – Burning Shores DLC (0:36:07) Redfall Patch Notes (0:43:54) Waypoint is shutting down on June 2nd. (0:53:58) There’s a trailer out for the Gran Turismo …

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MGNP Sidequests – Common Sense and Snapchat Filters

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:01:26 GMT

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Episode 202 – Tron: Identity and Listener Feedback

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:11:44 GMT

Alex checked out Bithell Games’ Tron: Identity after completing Dead Space (2023) and playing more Resident Evil 4 (2023)! The crew also discuss some listener feedback sent in by Tom! This week’s segments are as follows: Whatcha’ Been Playin’: (0:04:08) Dead Space (2023) (0:07:15) Resident Evil 4 (2023) (0:09:28) Tron: Identity (0:29:32) Marvel SNAP (0:52:00) Listener Feedback Become a …

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Bonus Episode: The Last of Us Part II Spoilercast and Season 2 Predictions

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:01:39 GMT

Jon has finally finished The Last of Us Part II, so he, Bryan, and Alex sit down to discuss the game and how it may be adapted into the second (and third?) season(s) of the hit HBO television series. If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you …

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MGNP Sidequests – Dragging Your Partner Down to Your Comedic Level

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:01:55 GMT

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Episode 201 – Resident Evil 4 (2023)

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:36:33 GMT

Jon’s plugging away at The Last of Us Part II, Alex checked out the Resident Evil 4 Remake and continued playing Dead Space (2023), and Bryan has been playing God of War Ragnarok and Marvel’s Midnight Suns! All of that and we talk about E3 getting canceled and the latest news on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This week’s …

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Episode 200 – Our (and Your) GGOATS (Greatest Games of All Time) Plus Destiny 2: Lightfall and Diablo IV

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:41:24 GMT

It wouldn’t be the 200th episode of the Midwest Game Nerds without some Destiny talk! We talk a little bit about the passing of Lance Reddick, what we’ve been playing including Destiny 2: Lightfall, the Diablo IV beta sponsored by KFC, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC, and more. This week’s segments are as follows: (0:00:00) Lance …

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MGNP Sidequests – The Last of Us Season 1 Review

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:49:39 GMT

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MGNP Sidequests – Alex’s Dialectical Quandry Part 2 & How To Celebrate 200 Episodes (Feat. Jamiroquai)

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 04:01:00 GMT

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Episode 199 – PlayStation VR 2, Atomic Heart, Wild Hearts, and The Last Two Weeks of The Last of Us!

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:46:44 GMT

Jon’s been trying out PlayStation VR 2 and Wild Hearts, he and Bryan both played Atomic Heart, and Alex is still plugging away at God of War: Ragnarok. They also talk about the two latest episodes of The Last of Us on HBO! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:06:29) Virtual Insanity: PlayStation VR 2 featuring Horizon: Call of the …

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MGNP Sidequests – MGNP Sidequests – New Pops, Ricky Rick’s Zap Sauce, and Beetlejuice the Musical

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:01:05 GMT

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Episode 198 – Hogwarts Legacy and Metroid Prime Remastered First Impressions (Plus The Last of Us Episodes 4 and 5 Thoughts!)

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 04:58:58 GMT

This week the boys check out Bryan’s ‘Bargain Bin’ pick, Lyne! Also Jon picked up Hogwarts Legacy and Alex dipped his toe into Metroid Prime Remastered. They also talk about the last two episodes of The Last of Us on HBO. This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:08) Bargain Bin: Lyne (Steam, iOS, Android) (0:20:41) Whatcha’ Been Playin’: Marvel’s …

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MGNP Sidequests – Pita Way, Fisher Price Lil Gamer, The Menu

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 04:01:28 GMT

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Episode 197 – Dead Space (2023) and Hi-Fi Rush First Impressions (Plus The Last of Us Episodes 2 and 3 Thoughts!)

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:56:04 GMT

We’ve been playing games! Dead Space (2023)! Hi-Fi Rush! The Last of Us Remastered: Left Behind! All of that plus we talk about the games shown in the Xbox Bethesda Developer Direct and the last two episodes of The Last of Us on HBO. This week’s segments are as follows: (0:04:50) Whatcha’ Been Playin’: Dead Space (2023) (0:17:59) …

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MGNP Sidequests – The Last of Us Series Premiere

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:01:00 GMT

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Episode 196 – Most Anticipated Games of 2023, Playdate, Ravenous Devils, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:01:51 GMT

Alex finally got his hands on the Playdate, all three of the guys played Ravenous Devils as the first Bargain Bin game, and Jon and Bryan have checked out Marvel’s Midnight Suns! After all of that they discuss their most anticipated games for 2023! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:06:14) Alex’s thoughts on the Playdate (0:19:52) Bargain Bin: …

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MGNP Sidequests – Christmas Presents

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 01:13:39 GMT

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Episode 195 – Top 5 of 2022!

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:04:18 GMT

Once again it’s time to take stock and see how 2022 treated us in terms of video games! We’ll go over our individual top 5 games of the year, pick a podcast game of the year, and award some superlatives: Best Free Game Biggest Letdown Best Ongoing Game Best Indie Title Most Infuriatingly Fun Game Most …

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MGNP Sidequests – Favorites of 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:01:23 GMT

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Episode 194 – The 2022 Game Awards Winners and Announcements

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:50:45 GMT

This week we talk about the winners of the 2022 Game Awards and many of the cool announcements from the show! Also, find out who won the TGA wager from last episode! Join us in playing our first game for the new ‘Bargain Bin’ segment, Ravenous Devils! We’ll be talking about it in our second episode …

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MGNP Sidequests – Andor Season 1

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 04:01:38 GMT

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Episode 193 – Analogue Pocket and TGA Wager

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:58:53 GMT

Alex got some new gaming hardware to talk about, Bryan has dipped his toe into Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0‘s DMZ mode, and we all make a wager with our Game Awards guesses! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:33) Alex’s thoughts on the Analogue Pocket Whatchu’ Been Playin’ (0:11:26) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 …

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MGNP Sidequests – Universal Orlando and Pizza

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:01:25 GMT

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Episode 192 – Black Friday Deals and God of War Ragnarok First Impressions

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:48:15 GMT

Jon’s played a chunk of God of War Ragnarok and a bunch of Xbox Game Pass games! We’ve also assembled a smattering of notable Black Friday deals for games, PC components, accessories, and general nerdery! This week’s segments are as follows: Whatchu’ Been Playin’ (0:04:19) God of War Ragnarok (0:34:00) Jon got an XSX Black Friday …

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MGNP Sidequests – Double Dose

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:01:41 GMT

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Episode 191 – Marvel Snap

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:22:51 GMT

Our first foray into a free-to-play game in a long time as we talk about Marvel Snap among a few other things… This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:45) The Backlog Jon has finally reached the point of no return in Cyberpunk 2077! Whatchu’ Been Playin’ (0:25:44) Final Fantasy VII Remake INTERmission (0:27:50) Marvel Snap (0:46:08) …

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Episode 190 – Pervy Leon Kennedy

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:38:05 GMT

Plenty of horror to go around in this spooky edition of the show! This week’s segments are as follows: (0:03:41) Inside Baseball: Horror Video Games Jon wonders whether or not Supermassive games are the epitome of horror video games… (0:21:32) Leaderboards Bryan has selected his top 5 immersive sims! (0:45:20) Patch Notes Alex wanted to …

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MGNP Sidequests – Mushroom Top

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:01:15 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Salsaritas is back in the conversation, Alex and his wife are now drift compatible, …

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Episode 189 – Rest in Peace, Stadia (Feat. God of War 2018, Cyberpunk 2077, and more!)

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:55:46 GMT

The game nerds are back! Jon’s spent some time in the backlog, Bryan wants to talk news, and Alex has some inside baseball… This week’s segments are as follows: (0:02:39) The Backlog: God of War (2018) and Cyberpunk 2077 Jon is revisiting God of War ahead of the release of Ragnarok and also has spent some time back …

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MGNP Sidequests – Fun Times in Detroit

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 04:01:04 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon saw Sunny Day Real Estate at Saint Andrews Hall and then checked out …

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Episode 188 – Patch Notes, Retro Recall, and Whatcha Been Playin’ (feat. Immortality, Return to Monkey Island, PSVR2 and more!)

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:28:10 GMT

The game nerds are back! Alex and Bryan have both played some recent releases and Jon’s fingers are on the pulse of the gaming industry. This week’s segments are as follows: (0:02:05) Listener Feedback (0:17:16) Patch Notes Jon selected two recent stories to talk about in game news: Tom’s Hardware: Nvidia DLSS 3 Only Works …

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MGNP Sidequests – Better Call Saul Review

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:01:23 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon, Bryan, and Alex discuss the series finale of Better Call Saul! Spoilers for both Breaking …

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Episode 187 – Retro Recall, Sound Test, and The Backlog

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 02:40:21 GMT

After a brief hiatus, the Midwest Game Nerds are back with an all new format to the show! This week’s three segments are as follows: (0:04:40) Retro Recall: Collection of SaGa | Final Fantasy Legend Jon picked up this collection of retro GameBoy games and we wax nostalgic about a complete lack of tutorialization in …

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Episode 186 – Game News

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:58:21 GMT

Bryan is getting back into Valheim and is starting Elden Ring in earnest! Jon is checking out Grim Dawn. Alex has fallen down a Triple Triad shaped hole. All of that and some release date announcements, plus the resurrection of E3! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see …

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MGNP Sidequests – Obi-Wan Kenobi Review

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:01:59 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Erica returns to discuss the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series! Send us your ideas for …

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Episode 185 – Steam Summer Sale and News

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:07:40 GMT

We’re now less of a podcast about video games and more of a podcast about buying games we wish we had the time to play and then never playing them anyway… Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can …

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MGNP Sidequests – Sisyphus’ Self-Titled Album

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:01:20 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. At Alex’s request, the crew listen to Sisyphus’ self titled album and discuss their …

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Episode 184 – More Vampire Survivors and our KEIGH3 Highlights

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:59:54 GMT

All of us are now hooked on Vampire Survivors. Bryan and Alex have checked out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Summer Game Fest is upon us and there’s too much news to talk about so we picked a smattering of news we’re excited (and one that we’re not so excited) for: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth announced …

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MGNP Sidequests – Eidola’s “The Architect”

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:01:39 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. At Jon’s request, the crew listen to Eidola’s latest album “The Architect” and discuss …

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Episode 183 – Rogue Legacy 2, Vampire Survivors, and Hardspace Shipbreaker

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:26 GMT

Alex and Jon checked out Rogue Legacy 2! Alex finished Elden Ring! Bryan has checked out a couple of recent Xbox Game Pass additions! All of that plus the announcements made during last week’s Sony State of Play presentation! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see …

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MGNP Sidequests – A Potpourri of Topics

Sun, 22 May 2022 04:01:34 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Invisalign! Coca Cola Byte! Better Call Saul! Ozark! Reggie Fils-Amie’s book! De-Loused in the …

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Episode 182 – Knotwords and more!

Tue, 17 May 2022 16:22:24 GMT

Alex has played a bunch of Knotwords, Monster Rancher 1 DX, and a little of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising! Jon’s still plugging away at Elden Ring. And Bryan is still playing his old standbys. All of that, plus Square Enix selling their western studios, Sony releasing details about games included in the new PlayStation Essential/Extra/Premium subscriptions, and much more! Become …

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MGNP Sidequests – Erd Dog Burial Tree’s ‘Grand Gemini, We’ve Lost Jarburg VIII Volume Five: A Glimpse of Glory on the Cusp of Failure’

Mon, 09 May 2022 04:01:55 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Nick joins us to talk about the ENTIRE discography of Coheed and Cambria, from The …

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Episode 181 – Gran Turismo 7 and much more!

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:20:50 GMT

Special guest Nick joins us to talk about all of the games that he’s been playing including Guardians of the Galaxy, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon – Classic Edition, Star Wars Squadrons, Mad Max, Borderlands 3, and Far Cry 6! Jon checked out No Man’s Sky on steam deck. Bryan has played Gran Turismo 7 with his new fancy setup! All of …

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MGNP Sidequests – Changes Are Coming to Sidequests

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:01:30 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Health is on our minds for this week’s sidequest. We also talk about Unlimited Love …

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Episode 180 – Even More Elden Ring, Squad, and News

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:08:36 GMT

Bryan has been checking out Squad and also came into possession of a racing wheel! Alex and Jon are still playing Elden Ring. All of that plus news about Activision, Unreal Engine 5, and the next Tomb Raider and Kingdom Hearts games! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

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MGNP Sidequests – Butter Chips, Florida, and Audiobooks

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:01:40 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon bought Polish butter-flavored potato chips for Alex and Bryan to try. Alex went …

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Episode 179 – Steam Deck Impressions and TUNIC

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:34:28 GMT

Jon now owns a Steam Deck and we’ve all had a chance to try it out! Alex pushed TUNIC on Bryan and Jon. Bryan finished Horizon: Forbidden West (no spoilers still). And Alex has found the groove with Elden Ring. All of that and plenty of news including the re-work of Sony’s PlayStation Plus Subscriptions! …

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MGNP Sidequests – Mexican Food, Space Coke, and King’s Field

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:01:53 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. The whole crew has different Mexican foods to talk about. Bryan and Alex tried …

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Bonus Episode: Tunic Review (Spoiler Free!)

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:00:32 GMT

Thanks to the fine folks over at Ico Partners and Finji, Alex and Rick got a chance to play TUNIC before its release today! In this episode we talk about the game, what makes it special, and everything we’ve loved about playing it so far. There are no spoilers for any secrets, but we won’t blame …

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Episode 178 – Elden Ring

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:17:28 GMT

We’ve all been playing Elden Ring! Alex finished Horizon: Forbidden West and Bryan continues to play it. We also talk about the Sony State of Play this past week and much more! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can …

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MGNP Sidequests – Ryan Wehby’s Prometuer Tech-Decking

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 04:01:57 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Empanadas, Hot Ones Challenge, Buddy’s Pizza, Wehby’s Tech-Deck skills, and the woes of collecting …

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Episode 177 – Horizon: Forbidden West, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, and Elden Ring First Impressions

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:20:12 GMT

Bryan’s been playing Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Jon’s been playing Elden Ring, and both Alex and Bryan have been playing Horizon: Forbidden West. We also talk about the PSVR2 hardware reveal, Nintendo shuttering the Wii U and 3DS eShops, and much more! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social …

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MGNP Sidequests – Doctor D Cruising the High Seas

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:01:17 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Bryan’s back from his adventure on the high seas so he tells us all …

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Episode 176 – Dying Light 2: Stay Human and Pokemon Legends Arceus

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:28:24 GMT

Jon is 17 hours into Techland’s latest game — Dying Light 2: Stay Human and Alex just beat Pokemon Legends Arceus! All of their thoughts on those games plus we talk about Sony buying Bungie, Rockstar officially announcing a new Grand Theft Auto is in development, and much more! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

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MGNP Sidequests – TV Grab Bag

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 04:01:10 GMT

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off–weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Bryan is sailing the high seas this week so Alex and Jon chat about …

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Episode 175 – Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction and Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:00:41 GMT

Very special guest Zak joins us to talk about the latest Tom Clancy game, Rainbow Six Extraction! We also chat about the massive gaming news bomb that hit last week – Microsoft is planning to acquire Activision Blizzard! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all …

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MGNP Sidequests – Rob Thomas

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:01:07 GMT

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Episode 174 – Most Anticipated Games of 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:09:12 GMT

Bryan’s finished Inscryption and Jon has tried it out. Alex tried to go back to Horizon: Zero Dawn but ended up playing Dicey Dungeons. Sony announced PSVR2 details. All of this with much more news and we also talk about our most anticipated games of 2022! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …

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MGNP Sidequests – Farewell 2021

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:01:17 GMT

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Episode 173 – Top 5 of 2021!

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:21:33 GMT

2021 was better than 2020 in a lot of ways but also worse in some other ways. We look back on the games that we enjoyed (and maybe didn’t enjoy) this year and count down our top 5 games of the year! We also award some superlatives: Best Free Game Biggest Letdown Best Ongoing Game …

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MGNP Sidequests – Mr. Beast Burger, Flowers of Vietnam, and Ghost Kitchens (Again)

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:01:38 GMT

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Episode 172 – The Matrix Awakens and The Game Awards

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:17:06 GMT

Alex finished Inscryption and checked out Solar Ash and Guardians of the Galaxy! Bryan played some Destiny 2, finished The Dark Pictures Anthology; Man of Medan, and started the Halo Infinite campaign! Everyone checked out The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 experience on PS5! All of that plus some news and the biggest announcements and winners at The Game Awards! Become …

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MGNP Sidequests – Retail War Stories and The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Spoilercast

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 04:01:18 GMT

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Episode 171 – Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta and Inscryption

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:22:38 GMT

Jon has gone back to Port Knot City in Death Stranding: Director’s Cut! Alex has checked out indie darling Inscryption! Bryan has been playing a bunch of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta and not so much of Battlefield 2042! All of that plus the latest news on the Moneyball star at the top of Activision Blizzard, the …

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MGNP Sidequests – The Architect and Happy Hour

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 04:01:01 GMT

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Episode 170 – Forza Horizon 5 and Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:05:00 GMT

Alex has sold his soul to Hollow Knight. Jon’s played a bit of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Bryan has played a bunch of Forza Horizon 5. And the whole crew will be checking out The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes for next episode! All of that plus the buggy mess that is Grand Theft …

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MGNP Sidequests – Rice Krispie Treat Cereal War Crimes

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 04:01:15 GMT

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Episode 169 – Sick Baby Simulator

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:17:36 GMT

Bryan’s played a little bit of Age of Empires 4, Alex is still playing all of the metroidvanias, and Jon has been busy playing sick baby simulator, but there is plenty of game news to talk about on this episode! Grand Theft Auto remasters! More game delays! All of the latest, most accurate news and …

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Episode 168 – Metroid Dread, Back 4 Blood, and Farcry 6

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:49:08 GMT

So many game, so little time! Alex has played and beaten Metroid Dread! Jon has dipped his toes into Farcry 6! Bryan is leaving zombies for dead in Back 4 Blood! Lots of game discussion this time but there’s also a bit of news to talk about! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If …

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MGNP Sidequests – Rage Against the Cheese Paper

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 04:01:59 GMT

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Episode 167 – News and Deathloop Spoilers

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:52:28 GMT

Jon and Alex tried out Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Trial Demo 2! Bryan booted up Bioshock 2! And both Bryan and Alex finished Deathloop! All of that plus news from the latest Nintendo Direct and so much more! SPOILERS FOR DEATHLOOP: 1:07:17 to 1:30:26 Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you …

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MGNP Sidequests – Subscriptionitis

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:01:37 GMT

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Episode 166 – Deathloop

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:53:48 GMT

Alex and Bryan are stuck in a loop — a DEATHLOOP, that is! Jon’s revisiting The Division 2 and its expansion, Warlords of New York, on the PS5. All of that plus plenty of news including an injunction in the Epic v. Apple case, an Playstation Showcase, and much more! Become a patron by visiting …

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MGNP Sidequests – Allan’s PS1 Bracket

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:01:11 GMT

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Episode 165 – Bryan Got a PS5

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:37:03 GMT

Bryan finally has a PS5! So he’s been checking out Demons Souls, Ghost of Tsushima, and Astro’s Playroom! He also played a little Psychonauts 2. Jon and Alex played a very little bit of Boyfriend Dungeon. Alex is replaying the mainline Metroid games before next month sees the release of Metroid Dread! All of that …

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MGNP Sidequests – Kelis Edition

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:01:44 GMT

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Episode 164 – Twelve Minutes

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:34:35 GMT

Alex has finished Annapurna Interactive’s latest game – Twelve Minutes! Bryan has played approximately twelve minutes of Twelve Minutes! Jon has read about some of Twelve Minutes! All of that plus Halo Infinite won’t ship with campaign co-op at launch and much more news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to …

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MGNP Sidequests – Firework Faygo and Applesin

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:01:37 GMT

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Episode 163 – The Ascent, Skyward Sword HD, and Pokemon Unite

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:19:49 GMT

Bryan and Alex checked out The Ascent on Xbox Game Pass and Alex has played a few new switch titles in Pokemon Unite and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD! There’s also plenty of news to talk about as well! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on …

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MGNP Sidequests – Pissa

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:01:25 GMT

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Episode 162 – SO MUCH NEWS and PGA Tour 2K21

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:56:55 GMT

Jon and Bryan have fallen down a golf-sized hole while Alex just started the FF7 Remake DLC! On top of that, the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) got announced, as did the Steam Deck! So much news to talk about, so little time… Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …

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MGNP Sidequests – Submarine Sandwiches

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 04:01:56 GMT

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Episode 161 – Mario Golf: Super Rush and Chicory First Impressions

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:54 GMT

Alex started checking out Chicory, Jon has been playing Mario Golf: Super Rush, and Bryan is still playing Disco Elysium! We also talk about a whole bunch of game news including recent Sony acquisitions and much more. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see …

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MGNP Sidequests – Soda, Skunks, and Yogurt

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:01:45 GMT

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Episode 160 – E3 Highlights, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and Game Builder Garage

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:23:37 GMT

The whole gang is checking out Disco Elysium, Jon and Alex are trying to build some games in Game Builder Garage, and Alex is playing Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart! Plus we talk through our personal highlights and disappointments of E3 2021! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

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MGNP Sidequests – Bo Burnham’s Inside, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Taco Bell

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 04:01:55 GMT

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Episode 159 – Biomutant First Impressions

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:02:42 GMT

Bryan is still letting hell loose (in more ways than one) and Jon has checked out the first few hours of Biomutant! All of that and plenty of game news including 2K blocking cross-play on the PlayStation version of Borderlands 3 and much more! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to …

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MGNP Sidequests – Louisiana Rub

Sun, 30 May 2021 04:01:19 GMT

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Episode 158 – Resident Evil Village, Hell Let Loose, Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Sun, 23 May 2021 22:07:40 GMT

In this week’s episode, Alex visits a Village — Resident Evil Village, to be exact! Bryan spends some time with Hell Let Loose in early access, as well as Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Disco Elysium: Director’s Cut! We also talk about the latest The Division leaks and Starfield rumors. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …

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MGNP Sidequests – Bryan in NOLA and Giant Bomb Exits

Sun, 16 May 2021 04:01:56 GMT

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Episode 157 – Returnal

Wed, 12 May 2021 03:33:07 GMT

In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex have a love/hate relationship with Housemarque’s Returnal and Bryan has been playing the new arena mode in Apex Legends! All of that plus we talk about video game pricing and the PS5 shortage lasting into 2022. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on …

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MGNP Sidequests – More Pizza and Pop

Sun, 02 May 2021 04:01:44 GMT

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Episode 156 – Fantasian First Impressions & News

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:29:33 GMT

In this week’s episode, Jon has played a bunch of games but they’re all pretty old, Bryan has played mostly nothing because he was moving, and Alex checked out a bit of Fantasian! All of that, plus Sony backtracked on the PS3/PSV store shutdown and CDPR only refunded about 30k copies of Cyberpunk 2077. Become …

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MGNP Sidequests – Pizza and Music

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:01:47 GMT

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Episode 155 – Outriders and Marvel’s Avengers

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:37:39 GMT

In the news, E3 is coming back and Sony is addicted to triple A blockbusters! Alex also has had a chance to check out Marvel’s Avengers after its recent next-gen patch and we’ve all been playing Outriders… when it’s not booting us from the server. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …

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MGNP Sidequests – Bryan Against Time and Youtuber/Streamer Culture

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:01:54 GMT

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Episode 154 – Loop Hero and Immortals: Fenyx Rising

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 02:12:49 GMT

Jon bought Alex Immortals: Fenyx Rising for his birthday and Bryan and Alex checked out the latest indie darling: Loop Hero! All of that plus a whole bunch of news including the completion of Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda and what that means for the future of Bethesda games on Sony consoles. Become a patron by visiting …

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MGNP Sidequests – Vault Games and Console

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:01:22 GMT

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Episode 153 – Maquette and Outriders Demo

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 03:01:27 GMT

The whole gang checked out the demo for People Can Fly’s Outriders and Jon and Alex checked out Maquette, the latest free PlayStation Plus release for PS5! They also talk about the cancellation of Anthem Next and the latest Switch Pro rumors. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

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MGNP Sidequests – Fallout 3 SPECIAL Attributes and Perks

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 04:01:08 GMT

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Episode 152 – Bowser’s Fury and Valheim

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:30:41 GMT

Alex picked up Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for the Switch while Bryan has been checking out Valheim in early access on the PC! We also talk about some news including the latest Nintendo Direct and Blizzcon announcements! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social …

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Sidequests – Video Game Quiz Show!

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:01:14 GMT

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Episode 151 – The Medium and Hitman (2016)

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 04:49:07 GMT

Better late than never, the Game Nerds finally delve into Hitman (2016) a little bit and they also got their hands on the first Xbox exclusive — Bloober Team’s The Medium! There’s also plenty of game news to talk about including Mass Effect and Google Stadia! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you …

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Sidequests – 2021 Console and Game-Based Movie Releases

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:01:30 GMT

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Episode 150 – The 2021 Release Schedule!

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:07:19 GMT

This week we take a look the games currently scheduled to come out in 2021! We also talk about the Resident Evil Village: Maiden exclusive PS5 demo, more Among Us antics, and recent Lucasfilm Games announcements! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all …

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Sidequests – 2020 Superlatives

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:01:20 GMT

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Episode 149 – Top 5 of 2020!

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:39:11 GMT

It’s been a rough year, but we’re thankful to have had some great video games to distract ourselves throughout quarantine. On this episode we talk about what we’ve been playing, including finally trying out Among Us together, as well as some game news, but the main event is our top 5 games of 2020! If …

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Introducing: Multimedium

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:17:06 GMT

The way we tell stories is always evolving. Join Tim and Willie as they guide you through the changing shape of storytelling on Multimedium; a show that analyzes a single work of art, and the many forms it can take. Find Multimedium on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts multimediumpodcast.com Twitter Facebook Become …

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Sidequests – Gamer Logic

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:01:16 GMT

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Episode 148 – More Cyberpunk 2077 and News

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:31:24 GMT

Cyberpunk is all we’ve been playing and it has been dominating the news so we get into a slightly more in-depth (but not particularly spoilery) discussion of the game and we announce the winner of our Cyberpunk 2077 giveaway! We also talk about a few other game news topics including VR hitting Microsoft Flight Simulator …

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Sidequests – The Sega Genesis Bracket

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 04:01:57 GMT

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Episode 147 – Cyberpunk 2077 and The Game Awards 2020

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:23:16 GMT

Cyberpunk has finally arrived! The nerds talk about the opening hours of the game and also tell you how YOU CAN WIN A COPY OF CYBERPUNK 2077 FOR PC by listening to our podcast! We also talk about the announcements at The Game Awards as well as a few of the winners. Light spoilers for …

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Episode 146 – Demon’s Souls (2020)

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 03:55:37 GMT

Bryan has computer woes and Jon and Alex have an abusive relationship with the PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls! All of that plus more streaming game service iOS betas and new footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on consoles! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or …

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Episode 145 – PlayStation 5 Launch and Destiny: Beyond Light

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:34:11 GMT

Jon and Alex just got brand new PlayStation 5s and Bryan and Corey are all about the latest Destiny expansion! Hear thoughts on Demon’s Souls, Godfall, Astro’s Playroom, Miles Morales, and Destiny all on this week’s episode! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see …

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Episode 144 – Watch Dogs Legion First Impressions

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 03:44:44 GMT

The nerds have just begun Watch Dogs Legion so they provide some first impressions of the game but they also talk a bit about Amazon Luna and the latest Cyberpunk 2077 delay. All of that and much more! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

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Episode 143 – Not So Fresh Games and Fresh News

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 02:34:18 GMT

The game nerds haven’t been playing much new but there’s plenty of game news to discuss! From PS5 and Xbox Series X to Destiny cheating and Call of Duty patches, we hit it all! Check out Jess Conditt’s final XSX preview here for Engadget! Check out Sony’s official PS5 teardown here! Become a patron by …

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Episode 142 – Star Wars Squadrons, Hades, and more!

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:55:02 GMT

Jon and Bryan now have RTX 3080s! Jon finally beat The Last of Us Remastered while Alex feels guilty about enjoying Hades more than Spelunky 2 and Bryan has been getting 240 frames per second on Doom Eternal! We talk about Star Wars Squadrons in-depth before discussing the weird Peter Parker recasting in the PS5 …

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Episode 141 – Spelunky 2 and Console Launch News

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 02:32:27 GMT

Alex has played a bit of Spelunky 2 but we all tried to get our hands on an RTX 3080 graphics card! Listen to find out how that went as well as learn all about the new console offerings coming this November! Finally, concrete prices and release dates! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

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Episode 140 – RTX 30 Series Reveal and Other News

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:49:39 GMT

Bryan’s checked out a little bit of Wasteland 3 and Crusader Kings 3 while Alex and Jon both finished Ghost of Tsushima and Alex is finally playing Alan Wake 10 years after release, but they’re all very excited to talk about brand new video cards from nVidia and plenty of other game news! Become a …

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Episode 139 – Microsoft Flight Simulator and Fall Guys

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:02:24 GMT

Bryan takes to the skies with a new HOTAS flight stick and Microsoft Flight Simulator while Alex flails on the runway with an Xbox controller. Jon also got a chance to check out Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout this week! We also get into a tiring discussion about Epic, Apple, and Google. All of that and …

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Episode 138 – Grounded Early Access, Avengers Beta, Carrion, and more!

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:41:34 GMT

So many games this week and so little time! Bryan and Alex checked out Grounded in early access as well as Carrion, both on Xbox Game Pass! Jon has played a bit more Ghost of Tsushima, and Alex got to experience Crystal Dynamics’ Avengers Beta as well as Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. All of …

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Episode 137 – Ghost of Tsushima and Xbox Games Showcase

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:12:56 GMT

Jon and Alex give their initial impressions of the final PlayStation 4 first party exclusive — Ghost of Tsushima as well as discuss the news coming out of Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase from this past week! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all …

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Episode 136 – Ubisoft Forward Recap

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:42:59 GMT

Alex has finished The Last of Us Part II, Jon is still playing Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Bryan has played Hyper Scape! After a brief what we’ve been playing segment, we recap Ubisoft’s broadcast event – Ubisoft Forward, as well as talk about some game news. Here’s a link to The Last of Alex: Part …

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Episode 135 – The Last of Us Part II First Impressions

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:18:03 GMT

Alex talks about his first impressions of The Last of Us Part II, Jon talks about Horizon: Zero Dawn, and we all geek out about the latest news about Cyberpunk 2077! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can …

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Episode 134 – PlayStation 5 Reveal

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:18:28 GMT

Sony has finally revealed the look of the PlayStation 5 as well as given a look at several games for the system! We discuss whether we’re more or less interested after this first look and make a bet about pricing at the end. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow …

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Black Lives Matter

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:34:43 GMT

In lieu of a normal episode this week, please take some time to listen to people of color. Whether via podcast, book, article, blog, tweet, whatever it is, there are more important voices to be heard than ours. Here are some links for you to check out: Black Lives Matter Carrd – Has links to …

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Episode 133 – Iron Man VR Demo and Fallout 76: Wastelanders

Tue, 26 May 2020 03:36:06 GMT

Alex talks about why he doesn’t plan on buying Iron Man VR after playing the demo and Jon discusses the latest update for Fallout 76 — Wastelanders! All of that and plenty of game news on this week’s episode. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

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Bonus Episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilercast

Thu, 21 May 2020 04:07:49 GMT

Alex is joined by Gojo and Ryan to delve deep into the Final Fantasy VII Remake in a discussion replete with spoilers! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As …

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Episode 132 – Gears Tactics & Streets of Rage 4

Mon, 11 May 2020 04:23:57 GMT

We’re back to talk about Gears Tactics and Streets of Rage 4 as well as a bevy of game news on our latest episode! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check …

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Episode 131 – Final Fantasy VII Remake & XCOM: Chimera Squad

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:20:57 GMT

Ryan joins us this week to talk with Alex about the Final Fantasy VII Remake and Bryan touches on the opening of the latest game in the XCOM series! All of that and plenty of game news on our latest episode! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on …

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Episode 130 – Resident Evil 3 Remake

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:18:30 GMT

Bryan has finished Doom: Eternal! Alex has finished Half-Life: Alyx! Jon checked out Good Job! We also chat about the Resident Evil 3 Remake and some news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch …

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Episode 129 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal, and Half-Life: Alyx

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:48:34 GMT

The drought is over and video games are being released again! This week we talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal, and Half-Life: Alyx! There’s even a little bit of Predator: Hunting Grounds trial talk. All of that as well as some quick game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you …

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Episode 128 – Call of Duty: Warzone and Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:00:33 GMT

We’re still about a week away from some real big game releases but we still found plenty to talk about including Call of Duty: Warzone, the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo, and game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the …

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Episode 127 Part 2 – PAX East 2020 Days 3 and 4

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:29:10 GMT

Topics: What’s Sleep? Managing Work, Real Life, and Content Creation Panel How to be Popular: Growing an Online Audience Panel Carrion by Devolver Digital Disc Room by Devolver Digital Small Game, Big World – Obsidian Explores Their Upcoming Game, Grounded Panel Outriders by People Can Fly Skate Story by Sam Eng Red Bull Arcade Gaming …

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Bonus Episode: Tunic Creator Andrew Shouldice Interview at PAX East 2020

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 07:16:31 GMT

Alex had a chance to speak with the creator of Tunic, Andrew Shouldice, with topics ranging from non-obvious inspirations and influences that have made their way into the game to what it was like to have his own creation on stage at Xbox’s E3 2018 press conference. Find more about Tunic’s publisher Finji on their …

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Episode 127 Part 1 – PAX East 2020 Days 1 and 2

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 06:47:36 GMT

Topics: Let’s Review: A Conversation About Video Game Reviews Panel Voice Acting in Video Games Panel Cloak and Dasher by Spirit Stone Studio Get to the Orange Door by Hitcents Good Pizza Great Pizza by TAPBLAZE Wintermoor Tactics Club by EVC Speaking Simulator by Affable Games Fallen Angel by Matrioshka Games Everspace 2 by ROCKFISH …

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Episode 126 – Old Games, New Year (The Division 2 and Outer Wilds)

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:06:03 GMT

This week we catch up on some older games – The Division 2 and Outer Wilds! There’s also plenty of news to catch up on as well! Just as a reminder – we’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast After Show! These short episodes are available for Patreon subscribers at the level …

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Episode 125 – The 2020 Release Schedule!

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:35:41 GMT

This week we talk about the games coming out in 2020 and what are our most anticipated games of the year! Just as a reminder – we’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast After Show! These short episodes are available for Patreon subscribers at the level of $5 or higher and the …

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Episode 124 – Game of the Decade (2010s)

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:42:22 GMT

This week we determine our Game of the Decade as well as 9 runners up! Just as a reminder – we’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast After Show! These short episodes are available for Patreon subscribers at the level of $5 or higher and the first Patron-only episode is out tomorrow …

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Episode 123 – Top 5 of 2019!

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:55:59 GMT

This episode is our Top 5 Games of the Year! We each chose a different set of top 5’s…and came to an agreement on our Game of the Year! We also came up with a great list of superlative categories. If you want to join in and send us your list of superlatives, here are …

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Introducing: The MGNP Game Show!

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 03:38:41 GMT

We’re trying something new – the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast Game Show! We’re hoping to have these available for Patreon subscribers at the level of $5 or higher, but this first taste is available for all! Check it out here and go throw us a few bucks on Patreon.com (http://mpn.bz/patreon) to make sure you don’t …

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Episode 122 – The Game Awards 2019

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:06:06 GMT

This week we touch on the winners and big announcements of the Game Awards as well as a whole bunch of gaming news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! …

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Episode 121 – Google Stadia and more Jedi: Fallen Order

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:44:54 GMT

This week — find out if the future of video games has arrived as we talk about our experiences with Google Stadia! Alex and Bryan have also finished Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and give some final thoughts. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or …

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Episode 120 – Death Stranding, Jedi: Fallen Order, and Pokemon Sword & Shield

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:04:52 GMT

So many games and so little time! This week we’re back to talk about the latest release from Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding! We also talk about Respawn’s Star Wars – Jedi: Fallen Order and a little bit about Pokemon Sword & Shield! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us …

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Episode 119 – The Outer Worlds

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:07:28 GMT

This week we’re back to talk about the latest release from Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian titled The Outer Worlds! Plus some Destiny 2 talk as well as game news. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen …

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Episode 118 – Ghost Recon Breakpoint & Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 02:12:50 GMT

This week we’re back to talk about the final release of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint as well as Destiny 2: Shadowkeep! All of that plus some Playstation 5 news and brief thoughts on Grindstone and the remake of Link’s Awakening. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media …

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Episode 117 – Borderlands 3, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Open Beta & More

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:50:25 GMT

This week we’ve got one hell of an episode for you! Guest’s Nick and Gojo join us to talk Borderlands 3, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and so much more! From Far Cry 5 to that Untitled Goose Game, prepare your ears! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social …

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Episode 116 – Control and Gears 5

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:58:57 GMT

We’re back this week with a review of Remedy Entertainment’s latest game Control as well as our thoughts on the latest game in the Gears of War franchise by The Coalition — Gears 5! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places …

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Episode 115 – Fire Emblem Three Houses & No Man’s Sky Beyond

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:36:02 GMT

We’re back this week with plenty of game news as well as our thoughts on Fire Emblem Three Houses and No Man’s Sky Beyond including the VR mode in the latter! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to …

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Episode 114 – Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 & Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 04:48:41 GMT

The drought is over and we’re flush with games to talk about! Hear our thoughts on Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 and Wolfenstein: Youngblood as well as some first impressions of Fire Emblem: Three Houses! All of that and video game news on the latest episode of the podcast! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

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Episode 113 – Nintendo Switch Lite & More News

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:29:24 GMT

This week we delve into some game news during the summer drought to talk about the Nintendo Switch Lite! Also – don’t forget to play Jon’s Super Mario Maker 2 Level: N8J-PP4-9KF Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you …

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Episode 112 – Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Super Mario Maker 2, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:56:29 GMT

This week we’ve cover a little bit of game news and touch on some of the latest releases including Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Super Mario Maker 2, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the …

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Episode 111 – E3 2019!

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:23:25 GMT

This week we’re summarizing all of the news that came out this week at E3! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your feedback at …

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Episode 110 – Void Bastards

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:26:09 GMT

This week we’ve cover some exciting game news before jumping into a review of Blue Manchu’s Void Bastards! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …

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Episode 109 – Game News!

Tue, 21 May 2019 02:36:17 GMT

This week we’ve got a bit of a lull in gaming, so we cover a bunch of game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …

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Episode 108 – Mortal Kombat 11 & Days Gone

Tue, 07 May 2019 02:05:08 GMT

This week we talk some game news before reviewing Mortal Kombat 11 and Days Gone! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your feedback …

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Episode 107 – Game News (PS5 & All Digital Xbox)

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:42:11 GMT

This week we talk some big news regarding Sony’s Playstation 5, and the all digital Xbox One! (sorry for the misleading picture this episode. I was trying to find the most ridiculous ps5 rendering and this just took the cake, lol). Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on …

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Episode 106 – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:29:39 GMT

This week we talk some game news before jumping into our impressions of From Software’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …

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Episode 105 – The Division 2 Final Release & Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice First Impressions

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 02:44:13 GMT

This week we have a boat load of news to cover and we’ll talk some of From Software’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice before we dive into Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 final release! Consider visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen …

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Episode 104 – Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 Season 1

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:43:05 GMT

This week we’ve got feedback from listener Clark as well as some game news before we breach into the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 Season 1 and the general state of the game! Consider visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places …

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Episode 103 – Anthem

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:31:30 GMT

This week we’ve got feedback from listeners along with some Nintendo news overload before we dive head first into our thoughts on Anthem! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! …

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Episode 102 – Apex Legends & The Division 2 Private Beta

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:40:04 GMT

This week we’ve got some feedback alongside a bunch of game news before we drop into Apex Legends, the latest battle royale masterpiece from Respawn, as well as Ubisoft’s The Division 2 Beta! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places …

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Episode 101 – Anthem VIP Demo & 2019 Release Schedule

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 04:41:15 GMT

This week we talk some game news before jumping into our impressions of the Anthem VIP demo, and go over the 2019 release schedule as it currently stands. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or …

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Episode 100!!!!!!!

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 03:58:36 GMT

We made it! 100 episodes! For our centennial we read some listener feedback, run through some game news (a lot of which deals with Destiny as an anniversary gift to ourselves), and we a talk some nonsense about Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on …

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Episode 99 – Top 5 of 2018!

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 21:22:41 GMT

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Episode 98.5 – Announcements at The Game Awards

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:04:25 GMT

This week we take a minute to talk about all of the major announcements at this year’s Game Awards! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …

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Episode 98 – Red Dead Online, Fallout 76 & The Game Awards!

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 03:13:34 GMT

This week on the eve of the eve of our 100th episode we’re talking Red Dead Online, some more Fallout 76 hatred, and The Game Awards! PRAISE BE TO OUR BELOVED DORITO POPE! (no seriously, thank you Geoff Keighley for making an awards show for us game nerds). Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

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Episode 97 – Hitman 2, Fallout 76, Pokemon Let’s Go & More!

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:09:43 GMT

This week we talk some minimal game news before jumping into Hitman 2, Battlefield V, Tetris Effect, Pokemon Let’s Go, and Fallout 76 (in that order)!. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our …

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Episode 96 – Red Dead Redemption 2

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 04:36:28 GMT

This week we dive into Red Dead Redemption 2 some more after having spent much more time with it. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we …

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Episode 95.5 – Red Dead Redemption 2 First Impressions

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:49:49 GMT

Here’s our initial impressions of Red Dead Redemption 2! Check in next week for a more complete review. Some additional reading: Eurogamer’s “The Human Cost of Red Dead Redemption 2” Kotaku’s review of Red Dead Redemption 2 Waypoint’s “Game Developers Give Advice On How To Make Their Industry a Better Place” Become a patron by …

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Episode 95 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 & Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:51:35 GMT

This week we talk quite a bit of game news as well as Call of Duty Black Ops 4 and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check …

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Episode 94 – Forza Horizon 4, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Super Mario Party and more!

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 02:05:26 GMT

This week we talk quite a bit of game news as well as Forza Horizon 4, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Super Mario Party, and Firewall: Zero Hour! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch …

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Episode 93 – Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:21:48 GMT

This week we talk some quick game news before jumping into Shadow of the Tomb Raider! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your …

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Episode 92 – Destiny 2 Forsaken, Donut County & Spider-Man!

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 02:59:44 GMT

This week we talk some quick game news before jumping into our reviews Donut County, Spider-Man, and Destiny 2: Forsaken! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we …

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Episode 91 – More Dead Cells & a BUNCH of News!

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:58:18 GMT

This week Jon has had a chance to spend a good amount of time with Dead Cells and wants to tell you about it! Then we talk a whole bunch of game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: Become a Patron! If you want to follow us on social media or see all …

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Episode 90 – Dead Cells

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:50:50 GMT

This week we’re talking about Motion Twin’s Dead Cells now that it has left ‘early access’! We also talk about the the IGN Dead Cells review controversy, Nintendo’s latest direct about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ubisoft’s latest info on Rainbow Six Siege Year 3 Season 3, and much more! Become a patron by visiting our …

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Episode 89 – No Man’s Sky NEXT

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:52:40 GMT

This week we’re talking about the latest update to No Man’s Sky! We also talk about the Netflix Castlevania series, the removal of lootboxes and microtransactions from Forza Motorsport 7, a new Commandos game, and much more! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: Become a Patron! If you want to follow us on social …

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Episode 88 – Steam Summer Sale 2018 & Game News!

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:58:53 GMT

This episode we talk our Steam Summer Sale purchases and some random game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: Become a Patron! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your …

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Episode 87 – E3 2018!

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 04:15:32 GMT

This week we’re talking E3 2018! Also, congratulations to Jason K. for winning our copy of Detroit: Become Human! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we …

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Episode 86 – Detroit: Become Human

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 03:18:58 GMT

This episode we talk the Pokemon, Fallout, and Assassin’s Creed announcements from this past week before jumping head-first into our review of Detroit: Become Human! Be sure to listen to the whole episode to hear how you could win a copy of the game! That’s right! A contest! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: …

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Episode 85 – Destiny 2: Warmind & More!

Mon, 21 May 2018 03:13:17 GMT

This week we’ve got special guest Corey on as our resident Destiny expert to talk about the latest expansion, Warmind. We go over some game news bits, and what else we’ve been playing, including Alex’s girlfriend Nicole being introduced to Fortnite as a teacher, and using some of the game’s mechanics as a classroom management …

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Episode 84 – More God of War & Nintendo Labo

Mon, 07 May 2018 03:10:16 GMT

In the slight lull between releases, we bring our lovely listeners some more God of War talk, what we’ve been playing *ahem* D2 on PC *ahem*, feedback from our homeboy Gladysz (pronounced Glad-ish) and a bit of the latest game news! Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: Become a Patron! If you want to …

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Episode 83 – God of War (2018)

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 03:43:41 GMT

This week we have some feedback to read through and some news to go over…and we give you our first impressions on one of the biggest releases of the year: God of War (2018) by Sony Santa Monica Studio. Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: Become a Patron! If you want to follow us …

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Bonus Episode – Underworld Ascendant Preview

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:51:42 GMT

While at PAX East 2018, Alex got to play a brief demo of Underworld Ascendant! This sequel to the Ultima Underworld games is currently in development by OtherSide Entertainment under producer Paul Neurath who you may know from Ultima Underworld, System Shock 2, or Thief fame among many other games. In this bonus episode, Alex …

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Episode 82 Part 4 – PAX East 2018 Day 4 (including Detroit: Become Human)

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 01:11:38 GMT

The last day of PAX! Live again from our AirBnB in Boston! We played and saw some more games again, here’s a list of some of them: The Gardens Between (PC, OS X, PS4) by The Voxel Agents Guacamelee 2 (PC, PS4) by DrinkBox Studios The Persistence (PSVR) by Firesprite Ltd. Riverbond (PC, PS4, Xbox …

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Episode 82 Part 3 – PAX East 2018 Day 3 (Also FarCry 5, Kirby: Star Allies, A Way Out, and Sea of Thieves)

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:41:35 GMT

Live again from our AirBnB in Boston! We played and saw some more games again, here’s a list of some of them: Donut County (PS4, PC) by Ben Esposito Overland (PC, OS X, Linux) by Finji Tunic (?) by @Dicey Black Future ’88 (PC) by Good Shepherd Entertainment The King’s Bird by Serenity Forge Action Squad …

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Episode 82 Part 2 – PAX East 2018 Day 2

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 04:50:26 GMT

Live from our AirBnB in Boston! Today we got a chance to play a lot of games and we want to tell you about them all! Here’s a list of some of them: Donut County (PS4, PC) by Ben Esposito Legends of Aria (PC) by Citadel Studios Overland (PC, OS X, Linux) by Finji …

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Episode 82 Part 1 – PAX East 2018 Day 1

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:14:48 GMT

Live from the tabletop area of PAX East 2018! We give our thoughts and initial impressions of the convention as well as some information on a few games we played and saw such as: Riverbond by CocoCucumber Save Your Nuts by Triple Scale Games … and much more! We’ll be back tomorrow with another …

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Episode 81 – H1Z1 Auto Royale & Into the Breach!

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 03:32:09 GMT

This week we’re talking some game news, and we’re reviewing the H1Z1 Auto Royale Mode and Subset Games latest release Into the Breach! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your …

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Episode 80 – Hunt: Showdown

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 21:58:08 GMT

This week we’re talking some game news, an interview with the founders of the 1UPX Esports Tournament League Expo, and a review of the early access hit Hunt: Showdown! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! …

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Episode 79 – Shadow of the Colossus (PS4)

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 04:33:37 GMT

This week we’re talking some game news, listener feedback and reviewing Shadow of the Colossus! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don’t forget to follow us …

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Episode 78 – The Inpatient & Sea of Thieves Beta!

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 03:50:34 GMT

This week we’re talking some game news and reviewing The Inpatient and the Sea of Thieves Beta! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don’t forget …

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Episode 77 – The 2018 Release Schedule!

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:50:02 GMT

This episode we talk about the 2018 release schedule and some of our most anticipated games! If you want to check out our YouTube channel for all the Rainbow 6 Siege fun that we spoke of in this episode, search “midwest game nerds” on YouTube or check out this link! If you want to follow …

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Episode 76 – Top 5 of 2017!

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:22:30 GMT

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Episode 75 – End of the Year Catch-Up & News!

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 03:21:28 GMT

This episode we talk about a whole slew of games that we’ve been playing, and a handful of news bits. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always …

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Episode 74 – HOB, Skyrim VR & More!

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 03:38:10 GMT

Today we’re going to talk game news, our Steam Autumn Sale grabs, HOB and Skyrim VR! But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your …

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Episode 73 – Assassin’s Creed: Origins & Horizon Zero Dawn DLC

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 03:48:41 GMT

Today we’re going to talk game news, listener feedback, the Horizon Zero Dawn Frozen Wilds DLC, and Assassin’s Creed: Origins. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always …

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Episode 72 – Super Mario Odyssey

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 02:45:44 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about Super Mario Odyssey and a bunch of game news. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate …

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Episode 71 – Fire Emblem Warriors & More!

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 02:52:49 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about Fire Emblem Warriors and a bunch of game news. Lately we’ve been playing Forza 7, Stardew Valley, Darkwood, Ghost of a Tale, Picross, and of course Destiny 2. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of …

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Episode 70 – Metroid: Samus Returns, Golf Story & More!

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 02:32:39 GMT

It’s been a minute, but we’re back in action! Today we’re talking about Metroid: Samus Returns, Golf Story and a handful of news. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, …

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Episode 69 – Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle & Destiny 2!

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 03:19:46 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about the Ubisoft/Nintendo brainchild Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Bungie’s Destiny 2, and a little bit of game news. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check …

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Episode 68 – Sonic Mania & Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 02:03:47 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about Sonic Mania, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy And a handful of game news. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As …

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Episode 67 – Tacoma and News

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 02:04:04 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about Tacoma and a handful of game news. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate …

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Episode 66 – Splatoon 2

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:09:14 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about Splatoon 2 and a handful of game news. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would …

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Episode 65.5 – The Destiny 2 Beta!

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:18:32 GMT

In a special, off-week, bonus episode the Game Nerds are talking the Destiny 2 Beta! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to or watch our show, check out midwestgamenerds.com/links! As always we would appreciate your feedback at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com and don’t forget …

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Episode 65 – Oculus, Zelda DLC & Castlevania on Netflix

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 03:23:41 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild DLC, the fact that Bryan bought an Oculus, the Netflix Castelvania series, and we have a whole bunch of news. But before we get to all of that, if you want to follow us on social media or see …

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Episode 64 – ARMS and Arizona Sunshine

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:09:35 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about ARMS and Arizona Sunshine. But before we do that, Bryan vents about his computer woes, Alex prompts a discussion of what we want out of Destiny 2, and Jon tells us all why he’s never going to play Friday the 13th ever again. If you want to follow us …

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Episode 63 – E3 2017 Wrap Up!

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 02:36:05 GMT

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Episode 62 – Arms Global Test Fire, Star Trek Bridge Crew & Friday the 13th

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:35:40 GMT

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Episode 61 – Farpoint, Injustice 2 & Destiny 2 Gameplay Reveal

Mon, 22 May 2017 02:49:39 GMT

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Episode 60 – Prey (2017), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & PuyoPuyo Tetris

Mon, 08 May 2017 02:26:24 GMT

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Episode 59 – Guardians of the Galaxy Episode 1 & WonderBoy: The Dragon’s Trap

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 02:25:11 GMT

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Episode 58 – Thimbleweed Park, Has Been Heroes & News!

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 02:35:23 GMT

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Episode 57 – Mass Effect Andromeda & Splatoon 2

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 02:44:33 GMT

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Episode 56 – Horizon Zero Dawn & The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 02:33:08 GMT

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Episode 55 – News & Nioh Redux!

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:29:18 GMT

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Episode 54 – Nioh & Fire Emblem Heroes

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:24:08 GMT

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Episode 53 – Resident Evil 7: Biohazard & 2017 Release Schedule

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 02:58:58 GMT

This week we talk Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, joined by host of Horror Movie Yearbook, Willie! Then we jump into the current 2017 release schedule. While you’re listening along, why not head over to midwestpodcastnetwork.com/support and check out all of the various ways you can help support our network. As always, if you like what …

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Episode 52 – The Nintendo Switch Announcements!

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:39:49 GMT

Surprise! You get an episode a week early! Unfortunately it’s not our 2017 Release Schedule episode, but don’t fret. That’s coming next time. While you’re listening along, why not head over to midwestpodcastnetwork.com/support and check out all of the various ways to support. As always, if you like what you hear, or even …

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Episode 51 – Top 5 of 2016!

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 03:12:28 GMT

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Episode 50 – 50 Games We Think All Gamers Should Play!

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 01:59:25 GMT

It’s our 50th Episode! In celebration of that, we’re going to take up 2 hours of your time talking about what we’ve been playing and the 50 games that WE think all gamers should play! While you’re listening along, why not head over to midwestpodcastnetwork.com/support and check out all of the various ways to support. …

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Episode 49 – PSX 2016, The Video Game Award Announcements & Final Fantasy XV

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:44 GMT

A little late this time around, but better late than never! While you’re listening along, why not head over to midwestpodcastnetwork.com/support and check out all of the various ways to support. As always, if you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via …

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Episode 48 – PS4 Pro, Dishonored 2, and BLACK FRIDAY!

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:57:00 GMT

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Episode 47 – Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 01:38:17 GMT

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Episode 46 – Battlefield 1, Gears of War 4 & Post-Release PSVR!

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 02:59:25 GMT

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Episode 45 – Virtual Reality Overload!

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 03:21:33 GMT

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Episode 44 – Destiny: Rise of Iron, ReCore & Forza Horizon 3

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 03:17:01 GMT

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Episode 43 – Playstation 4 Slim & Pro

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 02:43:15 GMT

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Episode 42 – Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:32:16 GMT

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Episode 41 – No Man’s Sky

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:19:41 GMT

This week listeners have the opportunity to win a copy of No Man’s Sky! Listen to the episode for more details! While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and …

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Episode 40 – News, Feedback, and MORE PSVR!

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:51:05 GMT

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Episode 39 – Inside, Pokemon Go & Tokyo Mirage Sessions # FE

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 03:16:16 GMT

Welcome to the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast! Today we’re going to go over some feedback and game news, and then we’re going to talk about PlayDead’s Inside, and Niantic/The Pokemon Company’s Pokemon Go While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money …

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Episode 38 – 4th of July Feedback!

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:01:46 GMT

Happy 4th of July, American brethren! This episode Jon and Bryan go over some feedback! Don’t forget to send in your answers to our questions from this episode regarding the most patriotic games, as well as our brief discussion of Patreon! While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via …

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Episode 37 – E3 2016!

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:39:14 GMT

While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and will help us continue to bring you content that you enjoy! Guess what? The Midwest Podcast Network apparel is now available! …

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Episode 36 – Overwatch

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 03:31:32 GMT

This episode is our full review of Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch! While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and will help us continue to bring you content that you enjoy! …

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Episode 35 – DoomCharted 4!

Mon, 23 May 2016 03:42:12 GMT

Today we’re going to go over some game news and then jump into reviewing Uncharted 4 and Doom. While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and will help …

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Bonus Episode: Interview with Disasterpeace (Composer of Fez and Hyper Light Drifter)

Tue, 17 May 2016 03:12:21 GMT

Alex got a chance to sit down and talk with Disasterpeace (Rich Vreeland), the man who composed the soundtracks of Fez and Hyper Light Drifter! In the interview we discuss how Rich got into music, what led him to making music for video games, how he came up with the unique score for the film It Follows and more! You …

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Episode 34 – Overwatch Beta

Mon, 09 May 2016 04:01:43 GMT

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Episode 33 – Dark Souls 3

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 02:17:02 GMT

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Episode 32 – Quantum Break

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 03:16:53 GMT

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Episode 31 – GDC 2016

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:15:54 GMT

Today we’re going to talk about some news and things that were discussed at the Game Developers Conference! This week’s question of the week is: Do you feel that VR is the future of gaming and why? While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A …

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Episode 30 – The Division

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:12:28 GMT

While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and will help us continue to bring you content that you enjoy! Guess what? The Midwest Podcast Network apparel is now available! …

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Episode 29 – XCom 2, Fire Emblem & Far Cry Primal

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 01:20:59 GMT

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Episode 28 – The Division Beta and More!

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 03:03:22 GMT

While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and will help us continue to bring you content that you enjoy! Guess what? The Midwest Podcast Network apparel is now available! You …

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Episode 27 – Early Access

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:14:44 GMT

Welcome to the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast! This episode we’re talking early access games: the good, the bad, and the ugly! While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and will …

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Episode 26 – 2016 Release Schedule

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:39:12 GMT

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Episode 25 – The MGNP Top 5 of 2015

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 22:37:50 GMT

This week we go over our individual top 5 games of 2015, some honorable mentions, and some disappointments. We announce our feedback contest winners (that’s right! winners…plural) at the end of the episode. Winners, be sure to email us for your prize! While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping …

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Episode 24 – Rise of the Tomb Raider

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 02:16:08 GMT

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Episode 23 – PSX and Video Game Awards

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 04:45:16 GMT

Welcome to the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast! I am your host, Jon, and here with me today is Bryan, and Alex! While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the network and …

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Episode 22 – Fallout 4

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 03:09:22 GMT

Fallout 4 is upon us! Has it dominated our lives? Or was it a total bomb? (see what I did there…lolz) Listen in and here what we have to say about one of the biggest releases of 2015! Don’t forget that you can subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and Tune In Radio! …

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Episode 21 – Halo 5: Guardians

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 02:32:58 GMT

Welcome to the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast! I am your host, Jon, and here with me today is Bryan, Alex, and Gojo! While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes it’s way into our hands at the …

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Bonus Episode – [SPOILERCAST] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:01:51 GMT

This bonus episode completely spoils Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain as well as several other Metal Gear games! Alex, Gojo, and Rick finally get to talk about their thoughts without the shackles of a spoiler-free zone. As always, if you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us …

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Episode 19 – Until Dawn

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:48:08 GMT

Today we’re going over some feedback and some game news, and then we’ll jump into a review of Until Dawn. As always, if you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter @mgnpodcast. If and when you send us feedback from now …

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Episode 18 – News Stuff!

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 02:17:03 GMT

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Episode 17 – Destiny: The Taken King

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:54:53 GMT

Welcome to the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast! In today’s episode I have a couple of small news items to touch on and then we’ll be reviewing Destiny: The Taken King. While you’re listening along, don’t forget to do all of your Amazon shopping via amazon.midwestpodcastnetwork.com. A small portion of the money you spend makes …

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Episode 16 – Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 03:08:05 GMT

How does Metal Gear Solid V:The Phantom Pain compare to the rest of the series? Listen here to find out! As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter @mgnpodcast. While you’re listening along, don’t …

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Episode 15 – Mad Max

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 04:37:28 GMT

Today we’re going to go over some game news, and what we’ve been playing. Then we’ll be jumping into Mad Max! As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter @mgnpodcast. While you’re listening along, …

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Episode 14 – What”s Coming Out?

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:35:57 GMT

As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter @mgnpodcast. Midwest Podcast network fan Jeop wanted to know what games were coming out soon that we wanted to play, so we’re going to run down …

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Episode 13 – Batman: Arkham Knight

Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:00:54 GMT

This episode we talk about what we’ve been playing as well as a bit of game news before jumping into our review of Batman: Arkham Knight. As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter …

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Episode 12 – The Witcher 3 and Elder Scrolls Online

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:48:51 GMT

After a longer than normal delay between episodes, we are back talking about what we’ve been playing, some game news, and The Witcher 3 and Elder Scrolls Online! As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or …

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Episode 11 – E3 2015 Wrap Up

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 20:08:01 GMT

This episode we talk about a good chunk of the announcements from E3 2015! As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter @mgnpodcast. Chances are we may have missed something from E3 that you wanted …

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Episode 10 – Top 10 of the Last Generation

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 15:14:21 GMT

Jon, Bryan, Alex, and Gojo talk about their top ten games of last generation. Plain and simple! As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter @mgnpodcast. Feel free to even send us your personal Top …

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Episode 9 – Destiny: House of Wolves

Sat, 30 May 2015 21:30:16 GMT

This episode we talk a little Mad Max, a little Witcher 3, and a whole lot of Destiny! As always, if you’re listening along and you like what you hear, or even if you don’t, please do send us feedback via email at midwestgamenerds@gmail.com, or via Twitter @mgnpodcast. If you shop on Amazon, and we …

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Episode 8 – Random Game News

Sun, 17 May 2015 05:00:08 GMT

The Midwest Game Nerds Podcast is now available on Stitcher Radio! Stitcher is my favorite app for streaming podcasts on my Android phone, but it’s available on the iPhone App Store as well. This episode we talk about what we’re playing and then dive head first into a handful of game news. Thanks to Ahh-Ooh for …

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Episode 7 – Mortal Kombat X

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:02:52 GMT

The Midwest Game Nerds Podcast is now available on Stitcher Radio! Stitcher is my favorite app for streaming podcasts on my Android phone, but it’s available on the iPhone App Store as well. This episode we talk some game news pertaining to Star Wars Battlefront, Destiny: House of Wolves, and more. Then we jump into …

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Episode 6 – Bloodborne

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 02:12:48 GMT

The Midwest Game Nerds Podcast is now available on Stitcher Radio! Stitcher is my favorite app for streaming podcasts on my Android phone, but it’s available on the iPhone App Store as well. This episode we talk briefly about Elder Scrolls Online, Mortal Kombat X, and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. After that, things get a …

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Episode 5 – GTA Online Heists & Battlefield Hardline

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 04:14:26 GMT

Hey Everyone! The Midwest Game Nerds Podcast is now available on Stitcher Radio! Stitcher is my favorite app for streaming podcasts on my Android phone, but it’s available on the iPhone App Store as well. This episode we talk about what we’re playing (not Destiny!). There is a little bit of conversation about Nintendo. We …

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Episode 4 – The Order: 1886

Sun, 08 Mar 2015 03:27:58 GMT

This episode we talk about everyone’s favorite game, Destiny! As well as all the other things we’re playing. Then we jump into a review of Ready At Dawn’s, The Order: 1886. Does the order keep all of it’s ducks in a line? Or do they fall out of step? Take a listen to find out what …

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Episode 3 – Dying Light First Impressions and Open World Games

Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:56:25 GMT

Are we dying to play more Dying Light? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been playing and hold a discussion on the future of open world games. Intro What We’ve Been Playing: Alex: Destiny (0:00:55) Bryan: Destiny, Hearthstone, Star Bound, Don’t Starve, FTL, GTA Online (0:04:07) Jon: The Last of Us, The Swapper, Guacamelee (0:14:17) First …

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Episode 2 – Far Cry 4

Sun, 18 Jan 2015 00:19:16 GMT

Should you journey to Kyrat with Far Cry 4? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk our most anticipated games of 2015 and our best of 2014! Intro Top Games of 2014: Bryan: Titanfall (Xbox One), Forza Horizon 2 (Xbox One), Destiny (Xbox One) (0:01:11) Alex: Super Smash Bros. Wii U, Rogue Legacy (PS4), Spelunky (PS4) (0:03:09) Honorable …

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Midwest Game Nerds Podcast Episode 1 – Destiny

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 17:27:10 GMT

On the inaugural episode of the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast we review Destiny as well as give our first impressions of Far Cry 4 and we talk about some game news! Intro What We’ve Been Playing: Bryan: Grand Theft Auto Online (Xbox One), Destiny (Xbox One) Alex: Grand Theft Auto Online (PS4), Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (PS3), Destiny (PS4) (0:02:12) Game News: …

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