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The Emergent Gamer Podcast was founded in late 2014 by Lockeandkey and Felix Hergood to talk Destiny. Soon after, they were joined by Trip Zero and Neo Aoshi. Our format has expanded to include casual video game discussion, unpacking news points, games we're playing, and pseudo-intellectual tips on what's awesome.

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The Emergent Gamer Podcast was founded in late 2014 by Lockeandkey and Felix Hergood to talk Destiny. Soon after, they were joined by Trip Zero and Neo Aoshi. Our format has expanded to include casual video game discussion, unpacking news points, games we're playing, and pseudo-intellectual tips on what's awesome.

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English


Episodes
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EG Presents 206: Ubisoft Leaks and Games Accessibility

4/11/2019
In retconned episode 206, Felix, Trip and Neo talk accessibility in games. Is Sekiro too hard? We debate. You decide. Also, Felix has plans for the studio: new hardware, Neo gets a press kit for an indie game, and Trip does more Destiny 2. Please write a review on iTunes, subscribe on ogpodcastnetwork.com, itunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:26:40

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EG Presents 205: Borderlands 3 announced

4/5/2019
In lightly salted episode 205, Trip, Neo and Felix mostly talk about the big Gearbox announcement at PAX that Borderlands 3 is coming in September. However, there were also some problems with the presentation at PAX. We also talk about the Jason Schreier expose about Anthem and the massive observations it makes about game development process. Plus, Felix plays The Division 2 and Borderlands 2 local co-op and Trip plays Skyrim VR. Please subscribe at ogpodcastnetwork.com, on itunes, google...

Duration:01:29:30

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EG Presents 204: Division 2 palaver

3/26/2019
In post apocalyptic episode 204, Ubisoft has done it again. It's baffling beautiful how good their games have been recently. We talk Stadia from Google and try to understand it. The largest part of our discussion revolves around Division 2. The chat was so rousing that Felix bought the game live. Please subscribe to Emergent Gamer on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, youtube or on ogpodcastnetwork.com. Please write a review on iTunes. Share episodes with friends. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Duration:01:46:37

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EG Presents 203: Endless Possibilities

3/15/2019
In slovenly episode 203, Trip talks Destiny 2's recent update with Gambit Prime. Felix is a bad ninja in the Mark of Ninja remaster on Nintendo Switch and played some Battlefield V. Neo has been playing a lot of Division 1 & 2 in the build up to Division 2 release this week. Oh also Felix just had to nuke a lot of people in Civilization 6. We also give first thoughts on Days Gone release in April. Please subscribe to Emergent Gamer on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, and...

Duration:01:15:55

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EG Presents 202: Everybody's talkin bout Anthem

3/8/2019
In hyped up episode 202, everybody's talkin bout Anthem and so are we. However, we're also talking about Destiny 2 updating, Neo gives his further impressions of Division 2 beta and Felix just went ahead and got that Resident Evil 2 remake trophy. Please subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify or ogpodcastnetwork.com. Follow our hosts on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:24:57

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EG Presents 201: Deep in the Pockets

3/1/2019
In chock full of it episode 201, our guest host is Diamond Jab. Reggie Fils-Aimé has finally left Nintendo. He's being replaced by Bowser. Listen to find out more. Trip talked about revisting Final Fantasy IX on Switch, Diamond and Neo discuss features of Division 2, and Neo has a Tetris fever again with Tetris 99. Also, Pokémon Direct, THQ Nordic stumbles into a dangerous AMA, and lots of Anthem stuff. Special Guest: Diamond Jab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:32:44

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EG Presents 200: Trophy Unlocked

2/22/2019
In celebratory episode 200, we celebrate making it this far. 200 episodes is 200 weeks of recording. Our guest is Diamond Jab to talk Anthem. Also, Felix has become a Resident Evil 2 speed runner this past week and it has Neo flabbergasted. Locke also talks Apex Legends and we wonder why publisher EA would release two games that essentially compete with each other. Subscribe to Emergent Gamer on ogpodcastnetwork.com, on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast or Youtube. Follow our hosts on Twitter....

Duration:02:24:44

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EG Presents 199: In WoW's Backpack

2/15/2019
In pink slipped episode 199, something's going on at Activision Blizzard. Either they're having the best year they've ever had or planning to weather an oncoming storm. Regardless, we discuss it. Also, Felix adds some context, Trip plays an oldie but newbie and Neo Aoshi gives a more studied analysis of Apex Legends. Subscribe to Emergent Gamer on ogpodcastnetwork.com. You can also subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:29:03

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EG Presents 198: Like Ridiculously Easy

2/8/2019
In reappropriated episode 198, our guest is Sleeping Flower and she takes back the word Weeaboo. She joins us to discuss her love of Kingdom Hearts and specify how she feels about Kingdom Hearts 3. There's minimal spoilers because we mostly talk mechanics but it was an enlightening discussion to say the least. Also, Felix has a problem with the twenty year old story line in Resident Evil 2 remake and Apex Legends drops for free to play. Please subscribe to Emergent Gamer on...

Duration:01:23:03

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EG Presents 197: This is Me

2/1/2019
In fully customizable episode 197, Locke, Felix, Trip and Neo Aoshi really unpack Anthem demo gameplay and Resident Evil 2 remake. We enjoyed both for different reasons. Also, Epic declares war on Steam. We hope they're just being dramatic. Please subscribe to Emergent Gamer @ ogpodcastnetwork.com. We are also found on Google Podcasts and Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:35:05

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EG Presents 196: One More Turn...

1/25/2019
In rated M for mature episode 196, we have to slap a mature rating on this show because of Hilary Clinton. We talk Mortal Kombat 11, Neo's Smash Tourney, Civ 6 on Switch, and the horror that is the Resident Evil 2 remake. Subscribe to Emergent Gamer on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and youtube. We're part of the OG Podcast Network ogpodcastnetwork.com. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube Emergent Gamer Twitch Emergent Gamer Twitter Emergent Instagram Emergent...

Duration:01:10:45

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EG Presents 195: It's Magic!

1/18/2019
In mystifying episode 195, our guest is Diamondjab. We talk Bungie's split from Activision, Randy Pitchford's magic and Destiny Niobe Labs. Please subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or on ogpodcastnetwork.com. Join the Emergent Gamer discord discord.theemergentgamer.com. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube Emergent Gamer Twitch Emergent Gamer Twitter Emergent Instagram Emergent Gamer on OG Podcasts Network HOSTS on TWITCH: Felix Hergood Neo Aoshi HOSTS...

Duration:01:26:33

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EG Presents 194: GOTY 2018

1/11/2019
In our most captivating topic of the year, we talk the games of the year. This is our subjective approach to delivering what was enjoyable from this past year. Mark our words: this is not what everybody else thought was great. This is our perspective. If you agree with us: great. If you don't agree with us: even better. Here's to 2019. Hoping it will be another great year. Thanks to the devs. Thanks to the fans of Emergent Gamer. Keep listening, folks. Please subscribe to Emergent Gamer...

Duration:01:36:20

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EG Presents 193: End Rant

12/22/2018
In episode 193, Lockeandkey is back with the band. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Emergent Gamer. We talk about the issues in modern development of games, the "games as a service" model and why some developers have it all wrong. Subscribe to our podcast at ogpodcastnetwork.com, on iTunes, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube Emergent Gamer Twitch Emergent Gamer Twitter Emergent Instagram Emergent Gamer on OG Podcasts Network...

Duration:01:27:29

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EG Presents 192: Got the Jacket

12/14/2018
In garish episode 192, we talk a lot of games but mainly we were here to talk the winners from the Game Awards. Also, Trip Zero got the jacket. Felix went skiing and Neo Aoshi played a lot of different games but mostly Smash Brothers on Nintendo Switch. Please subscribe to Emergent Gamer on ogpodcastnetwork.com, iTunes, Google Podcast and Spotify. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube Emergent Gamer Twitch Emergent Gamer Twitter Emergent Instagram Emergent Gamer on...

Duration:01:39:23

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EG Presents 191: Bag-Gate

12/6/2018
In retracted episode 191, bag-gate is upon us all. Our guest this week is Bruce Grim. He brings his expertise on why Battlefield V is one of the best versions of Battlefield to date. We also talk the mistakes that Bethesda is making with Fallout 76. Felix has a personal problem with Red Dead Online beta. Trip Zero lays it down about Destiny 2's brand new Black Armory. Also, we give our predictions on the Game Awards 2018. Please subscribe where you get your podcasts. Find us on...

Duration:02:22:07

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EG Presents 190: The NPCs Literally Were Not Essential

11/24/2018
In critically panned episode 190, Felix and Neo hold a competent, subjectively influenced discussion about the virtues and vices of Fallout 76. We like it. You don't have to like it. But there are reasons based in context that explain why we like it. Listen to this show and acquire the context. Neo also talks Star Citizen. Also subscribe to Emergent Gamer on iTunes, Youtube and at ogpodcastnetwork.com. Follow us on Twitter. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube...

Duration:01:30:04

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EG Presents 189: A Show That Has Content

11/15/2018
In something we did episode 189, Felix, Trip and Neo acknowledge the passing of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee. We also talk Fallout 76's release coming up, Diablo 3 on Nintendo Switch, Destiny 2 content, and Felix talks about a unique way of playing AC Odyssey. Emergent Podcast is part of the OG Podcast. Subscribe to our podcast at ogpodcastnetwork.com. Find us in the Games & Hobbies section. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube Emergent Gamer Twitch Emergent Gamer...

Duration:01:14:16

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EG Presents 188: Playing Against the Grain

11/8/2018
In sanded down episode 188, Neo, Trip and Felix do a show. It's a show all right. An awesome show. We talk Red Dead Redemption 2, Fallout 76 and Diablo Immortal. We also talk about freedom in games and scripted illusion. Emergent Gamer Podcast is part of the OG Podcast Network. Find us at ogpodcastnetwork.com, on itunes and on youtube. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube Emergent Gamer Twitch Emergent Gamer Twitter Emergent Instagram Emergent Gamer on OG Podcasts...

Duration:01:17:56

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EG Presents 187: Murder Was His Name-O

10/31/2018
In guilty as sin episode 187, Felix and Trip are joined by Diamondjab to talk Red Dead Redemption 2. We talk about white, black and even gray hats. If you don't get that reference, you did not watch West World and you probably should get on that yesterday. Also, Felix gives his full report on the recently released Fallout 76 beta. Please follow our show links and hosts: Emergent Gamer Youtube Emergent Gamer Twitch Emergent Gamer Twitter Emergent Instagram Emergent Gamer on OG Podcasts...

Duration:01:38:17