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The Gaming Outsider Podcast is a show dedicated to video gaming of all kinds with a focus on the community. Here at The GO, we don't subscribe to just one platform, and we realize that we don't have the ability to play every game that's out there. Our goal is to discuss ours and our listener's perspectives on current and former games that we have played while keeping a positive environment.

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Rockford, IL

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The Gaming Outsider Podcast is a show dedicated to video gaming of all kinds with a focus on the community. Here at The GO, we don't subscribe to just one platform, and we realize that we don't have the ability to play every game that's out there. Our goal is to discuss ours and our listener's perspectives on current and former games that we have played while keeping a positive environment.

Twitter:

@TheGOcast

Language:

English


Episodes

Star Wars: Battlefront: Classic Collection, The Thaumaturge & Games Within Games

3/13/2024
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa, CB & Scott talk about games that end up being buried inside the games they’re already playing. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (44:04) News (1:08:09) New Games (1:13:46) Star Wars Battlefront: Classic Collection (PS5) (1:26:51) The Thaumaturge (PC) (1:37:44) Cartel Tycoon (Xbox) (1:45:33) “From the Outside In” Topic: Games Within the Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:34:27

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Psychiatrist Simulator 2 & Community Questions

3/6/2024
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott answer questions from the community to answer; most of them are video game related. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (12:50) News (37:12) New Games (41:36) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) (1:09:18) Psychiatrist Simulator 2 (PC) (1:16:05) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:34:52

Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons, Sixty-Four & Music in Games

2/28/2024
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott welcome Grant Henry of Stemage & Metroid Metal to discuss our favorite gaming moments involving music. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:15) News (48:42) New Games (55:36) System Shock Pinball (1:02:01) Sixty-Four (PC) (1:06:56) Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons (Switch) (1:11:06) “From the Outside In” Topic: Music in Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:33:51

Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered & JRPGs

2/21/2024
On this episode, Zack, CB & Scott welcome Brandon Smith from Final Fantasy Renaissance to talk about JRPGs. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. For details on how to download Final Fantasy Renaissance for yourself, check out all the detail's on Brandon's Discord server. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (55:56) News (1:27:35) New Games (1:30:43) Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) (1:36:11) Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (PS4) (1:47:45) “From the Outside In” Topic: JRPGs Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:03:02:02

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, The Light in the Darkness & Renaming Genres

2/14/2024
On this episode, CB, Alyssa & Scott attempt to come up with new names for popular genres. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (9:22) News (35:09) New Games (38:33) Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (Xbox) (44:17) The Light in the Darkness (PC) (50:45) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [demo] (PS5) (55:57:) Balatro (Steam Deck) (1:06:22) “From the Outside In” Topic: Renaming Genres Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Banishers, Ghosts of New Eden, DON'T NOD, Focus Entertainment, The Light in the Darkness, LIght in the Darkness, Voices of the Forgotten, Arcade Distillery, FInal Fantasy VII Rebirth, Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix, Balatro, LocalThunk, Playstack, Disney, Epic Games, Atari, Dead Cells, Motion Twin, Evil Empire

Duration:01:53:20

Rearview Mirror, Slot Shots Pinball & Community Questions

2/7/2024
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott answer questions from the community, most of which are video game related. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (22:04) News (1:09:10) Rearview Mirror (PC) (1:12:20) Slot Shots Pinball Ultimate Edition (Steam Deck) (1:18:29) Silent Hill: The Short Message (PS5) (1:29:03) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:26:08

Exilium, Brews & Bastards and Homage vs. Ripoff

1/31/2024
On this episode, Zack & Scott talk about games that borrow ideas from previous titles and just how close is too close to be considered a ripoff. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (34:44) News (1:04:51) Exilium (PC) (1:08:59) Brews & Bastards (PC) (1:14:21) “From the Outside In” Topic: Homage vs. Ripoff Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:01:59:54

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Dead Tomb, and Charging for Advance Access

1/24/2024
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa CB & Scott discuss the growing trend of paying a few extra bucks to get new games a few days early. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (11:51) News (57:07) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5/Xbox) (1:18:16) Bahnsen Knights (Switch) (1:24:31) Dead Tomb (Xbox) (1:28:37) Realm of Ink (PC) - Relle (1:34:43) “From the Outside In” Topic: Getting the 2-D Treatment Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:32:58

Ballance, Death Must Die & Getting the 2D Treatment

1/17/2024
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott take a look at games in 3-D that they’d like to see take a step back to 2-D. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (35:25) News (1:04:42) Death Must Die (Steam Deck) (1:10:55) Money Maker (Board Game) (1:21:51) Ballance (PC/Steam Deck) (1:34:13) “From the Outside In” Topic: Getting the 2-D Treatment Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:14:12

2023 Games of the Year

1/10/2024
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott, Zack, CB & Alyssa welcome Grant Henry for our annual Game of the Year discussion. Join us as we take a look back at all 2023 had to offer. On This Episode (32:52) 2023 News & 2024 Predictions (1:43:31) 2023 GO Award Categories (2:46:46) - 2023 Personal Favorites & Most Anticipated for 2024 Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:03:17:45

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, The Invincible & 2024 Gaming Resolutions

1/2/2024
On this episode, CB, Alyssa & Scott discuss their 2024 gaming resolutions and also check in with how they did in 2023. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (24:47) Interview with Stefano Guglielmana from Subcult Joint, Cookie Cutter (46:49) News (1:19:45) The Invincible (Xbox) (1:24:45) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Xbox) (1:39:09) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2024 Gaming Resolutions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:37:31

Trinity Fusion, Power Wash Simulator VR & Barriers to True Endings

12/20/2023
On this episode, Zack, CB & Scott discuss games that hide their narratives behind some kind of barrier that makes it difficult to experience. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. Episode Title: “Trinity Fusion, Power Wash Simulator VR & Barriers to True Endings” E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Cainan Barboza’s Etsy Shop On This Episode (24:07) News (1:01:06) Power Wash Simulator VR (Quest 2) (1:11:45) Trinity Fusion (PC) (1:33:40) “From the Outside In” Topic: Barriers to True Endings Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:29:43

Fearmonium, Luto & the 2023 Game Awards

12/13/2023
On this episode, Zack & Scott take a deep dive into The 2023 Game Awards. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (23:18) News (43:52) Luto [demo] (PS5) (47:27) Fearmonium (PS5) (55:48) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2023 Game Awards Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:08:47

Pinball M, Dave the Diver & Community Questions

12/6/2023
On this episode, Alyssa, Zack & Scott answer questions provided by the community. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (26:28) News (1:02:37) Pinball M (Xbox) (1:13:24) Noctuary (PC) (1:17:45) Dave the Diver (Switch) (1:28:02) This Means Warp (Xbox) (1:37:12) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:35:15

Super Mario RPG, Cookie Cutter & If We Ran the Game Awards

11/29/2023
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott share how they would run The Game Awards if they happened to be in charge. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (17:12) News (42:07) Super Mario RPG (Switch) (55:57) Cookie Cutter (SteamDeck) (1:04:18) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS5) (1:16:46) Howl (Switch) (1:24:48) “From the Outside In” Topic: If we Ran The Game Awards Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:16:50

Lake: Seasons Greetings, Gods of the Twilight & Spoiler Etiquette

11/22/2023
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & CB discuss just how long it takes before it’s ok to talk about video games spoilers freely. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (9:45) News (50:08) Lake: Season’s Greetings (Xbox) (57:31) Gods of the Twilight (Steam Deck) (1:15:56) Interview with Ashley Micks, co-founder of Volutian Design (1:48:47) “From the Outside In” Topic: Spoiler Etiquette Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:42:55

RoboCop: Rogue City, Astriba Revision & Puzzles in Games

11/15/2023
On this episode, Zack, Alyssa & Scott talk about puzzles in their favorite video games as well as the puzzle genre itself. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (19:32) News (1:01:29) RoboCop: Rogue City (Sean) (1:07:41) Astlibra Revision (Switch) (1:15:26) Roller Coaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe (Xbox) (1:22:26) “From the Outside In” Topic: Puzzles in Games Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:09:29

Silent Hill: Ascension, Archetype Arcadia & Community Questions

11/8/2023
On this episode, Zack, CB, Alyssa & Scott celebrate answer video game related questions from the community, including Scott’s students. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (35:27) News (1:13:28) Silent Hill: Ascension (Mobile) (1:26:16) Archetype Arcadia (Switch) (1:35:46) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:53:28

Alan Wake 2, Jusant & Celebrating Mario

11/1/2023
On this episode, Scott, CB & Alyssa celebrate the Mario franchise by discussing why it’s flourished for as long as it has and what their favorite titles are. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (16:32) News (36:39) Alan Wake 2 (Xbox) (49:22) Jusant (PS5) (58:58) “From the Outside In” Topic: Celebrating Mario Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:01:52:41

Super Mario Wonder, Spider-Man 2 & Game Cons

10/25/2023
On this episode, Scott, Zack & Alyssa discuss video game conventions and the reasons why they attend them. Before that, they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair On This Episode (26:53) News (58:25) Super Mario Wonder (Switch) (1:09:12) Spider-Man 2 (PS5) (1:25:08) Scene Investigators (PC) (1:31:49) Ugly (Xbox) (1:37:26) Avatar the Last Airbender: Quest for Balance (Xbox) (1:46:04) “From the Outside In” Topic: Video Game Cons Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:28:13