What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast

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**What’s Good Games: A Video Game Podcast**

Join Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher and Riana Manuel-Peña as they analyze the week’s video game news, give hands-on impressions of upcoming titles, discuss your questions, and have a little bit of “off-topic” conversation. With over 30 years of video game industry experience, the conversation is sure to be insightful and passionate, but never takes itself too seriously.

Latest Episodes:

Starfield’s Latest Details - Episode 252 Dec 03, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Felix Gray and MeUndies for sponsoring this week’s episode!

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This week Britt and Andrea talk about Respawn taking Titanfall off the market and the latest details about Bethesda Game Studio’s Starfield. Britt is playing Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Final Fantasy IX (again) and Andrea is still mad at LEGO Star Wars Battles.

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

· Chewy’s Godson

· Alex Rigopulos

· David Iacolucci

· Faris Attieh

· Justin Foshee

· Matthew Goderre

· Punkdefied

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Timestamps:

0:00 - 5:45 - Intro (USE CODE SANTASBUTT TO GET 15% AT WGG.COM/STORE)

6:45 - 12:55 - Titanfall coming down from storefronts

12:55 - 15:00 - AD 1 FELIX GRAY

15:00 - 28:45 Starfield News!

28:45 - 31:15 - AD 2 ME UNDIES

31:15 - 39:15 - Britt plays Pokemon

39:15 - 45:45 - Andrea's still mad at Lego Star Wars Battles

45:45 - 50:15 - Britt is somehow playing FF9 again

50:15 - 1:01:00 - The Wheel of Time

1:01:00 - END - Wrap Up

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Halo Infinite Campaign Preview - Ep. 251 Nov 26, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Honey, Hello Fresh, and Fixture Gaming for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games!

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Go to http://hellofresh.com/whatsgood14 and use code whatsgood14 for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts!

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Britt is back to chat with Andrea about the ongoing mess over at Activision Blizzard with embattled CEO Bobby Kotick. They also chat about the recently revealed Multiversus fighting game and Star Citizen's massive $400M haul. Britt got hands-on with Halo Infinite's campaign and breaks down her impressions.

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

· Chewy’s Godson

· Alex Rigopulos

· David Iacolucci

· Faris Attieh

· Justin Foshee

· Matthew Goderre

· Punkdefied

Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames

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Timestamps:

0:00 - 6:00 - Intro

6:00 - 13:40 - ATVI/Blizzard HR woes Continue

13:40 - 20:30 - WB Multiverses is real!

20:30 - 22:45 - AD #1 HONEY

22:45 - 34:15 Star Citizen raises $400M raised

34:15 - 36:30 KOJIMA Productions Opens Linear Media division

36:30 - 37:15 - Halo Infinite Co-Op Campaign pushed to 2022

37:15 - 39:25 - AD #2 Hello Fresh!

39:25 - 41:30 - AD #3 - Fixture S1

41:30 - 1:03:15 - Halo Infinite Hands On!

1:03:15 - END - WRAP

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Making Games is Totally Easy (LOL) - Ep. 250 Nov 19, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to ExpressVPN, Felix Gray, and Postmates for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games!

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This week Andrea is joined by a special panel of guests to talk about working in game development and the impact diverse perspectives have on the process. But first, Belinda Garcia, Alyssa Harrison, and Mel Ramsden join Andrea in chatting about the Game Awards 2021 nominations before talking about their game Stonefly and taking community questions.

Follow Mel on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/melrambles

Follow Belinda on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bbcgarcia

Follow Alyssa on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/hyperlyss

Thank you to this month's Patreon Producers:

Chewy’s Godson

Alex Rigopulos

David Iacolucci

Faris Attieh

Justin Foshee

Matthew Goderre

Punkdefied

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Time stamps:

1:10 - Special guest introductions

3:43 - Game Awards nominations discussion

5:55 - Game of the Year nominees

15:03 - Innovation in Accessibility nominees

24:00 - The weird feeling devs get watching people play their game

28:45 - Sponsor messages

35:15 - What is Stonefly?

37:40 - Does one person pick the idea for a game or a group brainstorm?

49:45 - Media training and game developers: what is interviewing with media like?

1:02:55 - What game idea relevant to women would you like to see? (hint: MOMS)

1:05:17 - Gendered game experiences: is it ok?

1:09:40 - Things they are excited about right now

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The Game Awards Will Feature 40-50 Games - Ep. 249 Nov 12, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Shin Megami Tensei V and Fixture Gaming for sponsoring this week’s show!

Go to http://bit.ly/SMT5WGG to order the Digital Deluxe and Standard Editions on the Nintendo eShop!

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This week Mari Takahashi joins us to talk about The Game Award’s tease of showcasing 40-50 games, Forza Horizon 5’s HUGE launch, that new Mass Effect teaser image and more. Hands-on includes Call of Duty Vanguard, Halo 5: Guardians, Animal Crossing, Mario Party Superstars and more!

Follow Mari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtomicMari

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: ·

Chewy’s Godson·

Alex Rigopulos·

David Iacolucci·

Faris Attieh·

Justin Foshee·

Matthew Goderre·

Punkdefied

Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames

Discuss the podcast on our social channels!

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Join the community page!

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Timestamps:

Intro - 0:00 - 5:00

News!

Keighley Talks Game Awards - 5:00 - 14:50

Mass Effect Teaser Image - 14:50 - 24:25

AD 1 - SMTV 24:25 - 25:30

Riot Surprise Drops a Rhythm Game and Arcane

thoughts- 25:30 - 32:15

Steam Deck is delayed! 32:15 - 34:00

Thunderful Worlds Show announces new games! -

34:00 - 35:30

AD 2 - Fixture Gaming - 35:30 - 37:55

What We've Been Playing!

Call of Duty Vanguard - 37:55 - 45:35

Animal Crossing Update - 45:35 - 49:40

Mario Party Superstar - 49:40 - 52:00

A Brief Detour into Brit's Grandma's history

of playing games - 52:00 - 55:55

Lego Star Wars Battles - 55:55 - 1:02:35

Halo 5 - 1:02:35 - 1:07:00

All About Mari:

1:07:00 - 1:26:30

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Nintendo's Switch Shortage and Shin Megami Tensei V Review - Ep. 248 Nov 05, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Felix Gray, Hello Fresh, and Postmates for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games! Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get your Felix Gray glasses.

Go to http://hellofresh.com/whatsgood14 and use code whatsgood14 for up to 14 free meals

AND 3 free gifts! Get 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more when you use code WHATSGOOD on Postmates.

This week Game Informer's Kimberly Wallace joins us to talk about the Nintendo Switch Shortage, Blizzard's co-leader stepping down, Netflix's venture into games and more! In hands-on she gives us a thorough look into Shin Megami Tensei V and Andrea is having fun...unpacking...in Unpacking.

Follow Kim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kstar1785

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

· Chewy’s Godson

· Alex Rigopulos

· David Iacolucci

· Faris Attieh

· Justin Foshee

· Matthew Goderre

· Punkdefied

Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames

Discuss the podcast on our social channels!

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Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00 - 3:30

Nintendo News - 20% fewer switches in production than expected: 3:30 - 7:15

Bowser vs Bowser, a lawsuit between the REAL Nintendo brothers: 7:15 - 10:00

Jen Oneal Steps down from Blizzard: 10:00 - 15:15

AD 1 - Felix Gray 15:15 - 17:00

AD 2 - Hello Fresh!: 17:00 - 18:55

Netflix Games Are Rolling Out: 18:55 - 26:15

ICYMIts - Marvel's Midnight Suns is delayed, Diablo is Delayed, Harry Potter Wizards Unite shutting down: 26:15 - 34:40

AD 3 - Postmates! - 34:40 - 37:10

Shin Migami Tensei V - 37:10 - 1:11:20

Lego Star Wars Battles: 1:11:20 - 1:12:20

Unpacking: 1:12:20 - 1:18:30

Wrap-Up : 1:18:30 - End

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State of Play Recap With Rebekah Valentine – What’s Good Games Ep. 247 Oct 29, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to MeUndies and Fixture Gaming for sponsoring this week’s episode!

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Get $5 off your Fixture S1 with code WGG at www.fixturegaming.com or purchase directly through Amazon today: https://bit.ly/fixturegaming

This week Rebekah Valentine joins Britt and Andrea to chat about the latest State of Play and that leaked WB platform fighting game. In hands-on Britt chats Shin Megami Tensei V and Age of Empires 4, Rebekah has been playing Disco Elysium, and Andrea has been chilling with

mobile app Happy Color.

Follow Rebekah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/duckvalentine

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: ·

Chewy’s Godson·

Alex Rigopulos

David Iacolucci·

Faris Attieh·

Justin Foshee·

Matthew Goderre·

Punkdefied

Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames

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Join the community page!

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Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00 - 5:45

PlayStation State of Play - 5:45 - 6:15

Deathverse: Let It Die - 6:15 - 11:10

We are OFK - 11:10 - 14:00

Death's Door - 14:00 - 16:45

Five Night's at Freddy's - Security Breach -16:45 - 18:45

Bugsnax Expansion - The Isle of BigSnax -

18:45 - 21:00

Star Ocean Comin! - 21:00 - 24:30

Little Devil Inside - 24:30 - 27:15

Q: "Was this the weakest State of Play in

a long time?" - 27:15 - 29:15

ICYMI - WB Smash Clone Leaked? - 29:15 - 35:00

AD 1 - MEUNDIES - 35:00 - 36:55

AD 2 - FIXTURE GAMING - 36:55 - 39:05

Games We've Been Playing - 39:05 - 39:50

Deltarune Chapter 1 - 39:50 - 46:05

Ocarina of Time on Switch - 46:05 - 49:55

Disco Elysium on Switch - 49:55 - 55:55

Shin Migami Tensei V - 55:55 - 1:04:45

Happy Color - Andrea's a Coloring Fiend -

1:04:45 - 1:12:30

Age of Empires IV - 1:12:30 - 1:19:25

Wrap-Up - 1:19:25 - End

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct Recap - Ep. 246 Oct 22, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Felix Gray and Postmates for sponsoring this week’s episode!

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Get 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more when you use code WHATSGOOD on Postmates.

This week Andrea and Britt are joined by Jae Lin from the Games and Online Harrassment Hotline to chat about the massive Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Direct, the update to Nintendo's online subscription, and God of War coming to PC. In hands-on Britt is playing some top secret games, Andrea spent more time in Back 4 Blood and Jae returned to her ACNH island. They also have a candid conversation about harassment in online spaces, the work Jae is doing with the Hotline, and how to approach and educate those who cause harm in online communities.

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

· Chewy’s Godson

· Alex Rigopulos

· David Iacolucci

· Faris Attieh

· Justin Foshee

· Matthew Goderre

· Punkdefied

Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames

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Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00 - 4:45

Nintendo Animal Crossing Direct Recap: 4:45 - 18:00

Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack Release Date: 18:00 - 26:30

God of War is coming to PC: 26:30 - 28:15

Cyberpunk 2077 Next Gen Patch Delayed (and some Crunch Talk): 28:15 - 35:45

Ad 1! - Felix Gray: 35:45-37:25

Ad 2! - Postmates!: 37:25 - 38:55

What we've been playing!

Britt's got Secrets and Andrea played more Back4Blood: 38:55 - 42:15

Jae's back into Animal Crossing: 42:15 - 47:45

Jae's also playing backlog games! (hyperlight drifter and Aviici): 47:45 - 54:00

Talking about Games and Online Harassment Hotline: 54:00 - 1:22:00

Wrap Up: 1:22:00 - End

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Back 4 Blood Hands-On With Riana Manuel and Danny Peña! – Ep. 245 Oct 15, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Express VPN and Demon Slayer for sponsoring this week’s episode!

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This week we’re joined by G4’s Riana Manuel and GamertagRadio’s Danny Peña! We talk about Final Fantasy 14’s incredible numbers, the potential Innersloth and Epic Games colab, and Britt breaks down the Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City trailer. Hands-on includes the Switch OLED, Back 4 Blood, and Britt’s returning Pokémon obsession.

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

· Chewy’s Godson

· Alex Rigopulos

· David Iacolucci

· Faris Attieh

· Justin Foshee

· Matthew Goderre

· Punkdefied

Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames

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Timestamps:

· Intro and Danny/Ri are engaged! and G4 is Launching! - 0:00 - 6:15

· FFXIV has 24 Million Players! - 6:15 - 10:45

· Epic Credits Innersloth as inspiration for "impostor mode" in Fortnite - 10:45 - 15:15

· Resident Evil Movie Welcome to Racoon City Trailer! 15:15 - 22:30

· AD BREAK 1 - Express VPN 22:30 - 24"20

· AD BREAK 2 - Japanese Game with Long Name Again! - 24:20 - 25:45

· Brit's Getting into Tiktok - 25:45 - 27:30

· Nintendo Switch OLED is Here! - 27:30 - 45:00

· Back 4 Blood Hands On - 45:00 - 1:07:00

· Britt's Poke-Card Obsession is Getting worse - 1:07:00 - 1:12:00

· Andrea Makes Good on her Bet and some talk of Platform Exclusivity and Wrap Up - 1:12:00 - End

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Sora Joins Smash Ultimate w/guest Janet Garcia - Ep. 244 Oct 08, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Hello Fresh, Demon Slayer and Felix Gray for sponsoring this week’s episode!

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This week Janet Garcia joins Britt and Andrea to chat about the massive Twitch leak, Sora joining Smash, and what can we expect from the Animal Crossing Direct next week? Far Cry 6 is out and all 3 have tried it and chat about their first impressions, plus Janet played the Life is Strange Wavelengths DLC and Andrea tried Mini Motorways on Apple Arcade. Lastly, Janet answers your questions including how she got started and advice on how to succeed in games media.

Follow Janet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gameonysus

Pen to Pixels: https://pentopixels.com/

Game Industry Guides: https://gameindustryguides.com/

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

· Chewy’s Godson

· Alex Rigopulos

· David Iacolucci

· Faris Attieh

· Justin Foshee

· Matthew Goderre

· Punkdefied

Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames

Discuss the podcast on our social channels!

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Join the community page!

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Timestamps:

Intro and Janet's Here! - 0:00 - 4:00
NEWS!
Twitch Leak - 4:00 - 16:45
Sora is in Smash! - 16:45 - 30:45
Animal Crossing New Horizons Event is Coming - 30:45 - 42:15
Resident Evil Welcome to Racoon City Movie Footage is coming! - 42:15 - 47:00
AD 1 - Hello Fresh - 47:15 - 49:15
AD 2 – Demon Slayer 49:15 - 50:30
Hands On! - Far Cry 6 - 50:30 - 1:10:00
Life is Strange Wavelengths - 1:10:00 - 1:15:30
Mini Motorways and some Apple Arcade talk - 1:15:30 - 1:24:00
AD 3 - Felix Grey - 1:24:00 - 1:26:00
Questions for Janet! 1:26:00 - End

· 1:01:45-End - Wrap Up!

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Nintendo Switch 4K Rumors Are Back – What’s Good Games Ep. 243 Oct 01, 2021

Show notes

Thank you to Felix Gray and MeUndies for sponsoring this week’s episode!

Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get the best Blue Light glasses on the market.

Go to http://meundies.com/wgg to get 15% off your first order plus free shipping!

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

· Chewy’s Godson

· Alex Rigopulos

· Faris Attieh

· Justin Foshee

· Matthew Goderre

· Punkdefied

· Trevor Starkey

This week Britt and Andrea enjoy a lil’ speculation about what may seen at Tokyo Game Show and, yet again, dive into the latest “Switch Pro” rumors. And then because they feel like torturing themselves, they try official Diablo hot sauce which does nothing but cause pain. Speaking of, Britt talks about her hands-on time with Diablo II Resurrected and Andrea has finished Life is Strange True Colors!

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Timestamps:

0:00-3:00 - Intro

3:00-8:30 - TGS Talk! (Speculation Galore!)

8:30-16:15 - Another Switch Pro Speculation Update?

16:15-20:15 - Donkey Kong Theme Park Expansion