Bobby and Nic return to the podcast for a very special episode about video games in movies and TV.TOPICSFallout, Street Fighter, The Sims, Silent Hill, Grandma’s Boy, Grand TurismoFor more content, check out dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda adventures through the Mary-glockins universe of Nightingale, while Christian becomes a frog who breeds frogs in Mudborne. Emilio is late to the Split Fiction party, that's changed his house's gaming feng shui... but you know what they say!TOPICSNightingale, Split Fiction, Mudborne, Void War, Liar’s Bar, ModulusTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro2:00 - Pingin' It15:50 - Nightingale ⭐36:01 - Split Fiction ⭐44:00 - Mudborne ⭐58:55 - Void War 🛰️1:00:58 - Liar's Bar 🛰️1:05:44 - Modulus 🛰️1:07:40 - Plugs1:08:47 - Listener QuestionsFor more content, check out dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda finds out who's not her neighbour, while Nic fills in as a noble bodyguard, and Emilio talks about February Next Fest 1,000 years after it ends.TOPICSThat's not my Neighbor, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Shotgun Cop Man, Lost In Random, Haste: Broken World, Death Stranding 2, Fellowship, KARMA: The Dark WorldTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro1:18 - Pingin' It7:00 - That's not my Neighbor ⭐13:00 - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 ⭐28:11 - Haste: Broken Worlds, Lost In Random, Shotgun Cop Man ⭐40:55 - KARMA: The Dark World 🛰️44:20 - Death Stranding 2 🛰️46:07 - Fellowship 🛰️49:00 - Plugs50:00 - Listener QuestionsSupport us through dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-op gaming! First the arcade, then the couch, now connecting online. We go through our co-op journey from fond childhood memories to current multiplayer experiences and our take on the best co-op pitches and setups.We were joined by Zack from the Punch & Roll for Initiative Podcast, a nerdy & dirty D&D by audiobook narrators. Check it out!You can also find Zack's smooth voice on Instagram!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro1:19 - First and favourite co-op memories10:25 - Our pitch to Bobby to play with us18:16 - Modern day co-op!43:30 - The best co-op gaming setup50:46 - Listener questions1:01:33 - Plug/END THE SHOWFor more content, head to dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars Galaxies, Ultima Online, and now Stars Reach. Raph Koster has certainly made his mark on MMOs that are designed as systems-led experiences that feel like breathing worlds. This interview goes over Raph's history of game development, and why Stars Reach is the culmination of decades of experience, new exciting technology, and an organic sandbox players can deeply enjoy with each other.If that sounds exciting, consider checking out the Stars Reach Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starsreach/stars-reachDL Gaming: A PC Gamecast adds games both new and old to your Steam backlog one slightly inappropriate episode at a time. 🤘TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro2:10 - Why make sandbox games?5:54 - How did tabletop games effect Ultima Online?10:45 - Sandbox games and PvP, griefing, and assholes16:16 - What is the legacy of Star Wars Galaxies?19:50 - What features were cut from Star Wars Galaxies?24:20 - What mechanic is Raph's favourite from Star Wars Galaxies?29:26 - How was working with George Lucas?39:55 - What is Stars Reach a blend of?51:08 - Sharding vs Shared Universe57:27 - Guardrails vs Sandbox1:01:39 - Exciting mechanics in Stars Reach1:08:52 - How to support/play Stars Reach1:12:35 - Raph's legacy and games based on peak emotional momentsSearch our archive and join our community through https://dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Steam Next Fest and we're checking out some new games! Bobby plays Monster Train 2 and Monaco 2 while Christian checks out Drop Duchy, but Taylor and Amanda are too busy playing getting sucked into Avowed's Eora.TOPICSMonster Train 2, Avowed, Drop Duchy, Monaco 2, Midnight Murder Club, HASTE: Broken Worlds, Mudborne: Frog Management SimTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro1:35 - AMD Reveals new GPUs3:40 - GAME NIGHT5:53 - DLGcon!7:50 - Anno 117 on IGN FanFest9:20 - Monster Train 2 🌟15:13 - Avowed 🌟38:28 - 100 Hidden Boobs in LA 🌟41:05 - Drop Duchy 🌟45:40 - Monaco 2 📡51:30 - HASTE: Broken Worlds 53:57 - Mudborne: Frog Management Sim57:13 - Midnight Murder Club59:15 - Patreon Rework!1:02:20 - NOT Listener QuestionsFor more content, check out dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts dive deep into their experiences with Civilization 7, discussing its campaign mechanics and simplified diplomacy. They also explore the intriguing puzzle game Manifold Garden, while navigating the challenges of using Steam Headless for browser gaming. Exciting developments in games like Avowed and the Dune MMO are highlighted, alongside innovative card games like Monster Train. The conversation wraps up with humorous takes on gaming exclusivity and the chaos of ragdoll physics in everyday life.

Bobby admits that Guntouchables has the same energy as the Kim Possible theme song, while Emilio swears by the co-op twist Sworn puts on Hades. Amanda organizes her trunk in soon-to-be indie breakout Keep Driving, and we all find out that the CIA was integral for the making of asymmetrical strategy boardgame-port ROOT.The outro this week was from the Keep Driving soundtrack, Westkust - Swirl.TOPICSGuntouchables, Sworn, Keep Driving, ROOT, SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure, Avowed, After Love EPTIMESTAMPSIntro - 00:00Pinging It - 2:50Guntouchables 🌟 - 14:55Sworn 🌟 - 20:35Keep Driving 🌟 - 28:10ROOT 🌟 - 36:40SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure 🛰️ - 47:54Avowed 🛰️ - 52:28After Love EP 🛰️ - 54:52Listener Questions - 1:01:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts dive into the allure of the Civilization series, highlighting past favorites and their personal gameplay histories. They discuss the mixed reviews for Civilization 7 and what makes the franchise so compelling. Nostalgic multiplayer moments and strategic gameplay tactics keep the conversation lively. Plus, there's a humorous twist on the relationship between cheese and gaming dynamics, revealing personal quirks and preferences. Overall, it's a passionate celebration of a beloved strategy game series!

Amanda falls through a mysterious portal in 2015 and wakes up 10 years later, finally awake. We go through what she might remember when Samuel L Jackson was hosting the Game Awards, before diving into everything exciting that she's missed in gaming.Check out dlgaming.net for more content!TIMESTAMPSIntro - 00:00Pre 2015 Nostalgia - 4:00Best of the last 10 years - 11:30Listener Questions - 35:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices