The Gaming Outsider

This week, The Gaming Outsider chats with Nadia Oxford & Nate Drake, who have both written non-fiction books about video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to PANAX social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (19:48) News (41:31) New Games (45:37) Undermine 2 (PC) [Early Access] (50:50) Pragmata (Xbox) (1:02:14) Windrose (PC) (1:05:40) Restore Your Island (PC) (1:11:32) Mouse P.I. For Hire (PS5) (1:21:12) From the Outside In Topic: “Interview with Nadia Oxford & Nate Drake” Links to listen to the episode: Spotify Apple Podcasts Subscribe to The Gaming Outsider on Apple Podcasts, 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider discusses the best anti-heroes in video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to PANAX social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (12:42) News (30:51) New Games (34:14) DAICE (PC) [demo] (40:31) Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5) (48:05) Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War (PS5) (56:50) Beyond Words (Switch 2) (1:00:40) Skull Horde (PC) (1:04:47) Thingamajigs (PC) (1:07:26) Pocket Taco (Hardware) (1:14:28) From the Outside In Topic: “Anti-Heroes” Links to listen to the episode: Spotify Apple Podcasts Subscribe to The Gaming Outsider on Apple Podcasts, 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider answers video game related questions provided by the community. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (34:32) News (54:20) New Games (59:42) Super Meat Boy 3D (Xbox) (1:07:15) People of Note (PS5) (1:16:55) Raccoin (PC) (1:31:05) Puzzling Places (PC) (1:39:39) From the Outside In Topic: “Community Questions” Links to listen to the episode: Spotify Apple Podcasts Subscribe to The Gaming Outsider on Apple Podcasts, 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Jed Shaffer from the “First Gen Gamers” podcast to talk about overselling certain video game titles to people who have never played them before. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (15:13) News (41:17) New Games (45:33) Crimson Desert (PS5) (1:08:28) Movierooms: Cinema Management (PC Early Access) (1:15:16) Tombwater (Steam Deck) (1:24:41) From the Outside In Topic Links to listen to the episode: Spotify Apple Podcasts Subscribe to The Gaming Outsider on Apple Podcasts, 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Jed Shaffer from the “First Gen Gamers” podcast to talk about overselling certain video game titles to people who have never played them before. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (18:10) News (45:22) New Games (52:20) Slay the Spire II (PC Early Access) (1:00:42) The Coin Game (PS5) (1:09:14) Honeycomb Aeronautical Echo Aviation Controller (PC) (1:21:29) “From the Outside In” Topic: Overselling Games Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Marc Szymanski and YouTuber Relle to discuss classic games that have been ported to modern consoles. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (8:12) News (42:11) New Games (51:59) Fallen Tear: The Ascension (PC Early Access) (1:00:09) Blossom: The Seed of Life (PC) (1:15:51) John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (Xbox/PS5) (1:32:36) “From the Outside In” Topic: Modern Ports of Classic Games Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gaming-outsider/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes voice actor Chris Dattoli to share what it’s like voicing characters in video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (19:36) News (44:47) New Games (49:07) Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PC) (58:16) Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (PS5) (1:07:23) Hive Blight (PC) (1:13:51) iRacing Arcade (PC) (1:17:40) Docked (PC) (1:24:00) “From the Outside In” Topic: The Art of Voice Acting Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gaming-outsider/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider shares their most controversial “hot takes” in the world of video games. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (17:19) News (51:08) New Games (54:54) Resident Evil: Requiem (Xbox/PlayStation) (1:20:11) Maiden of the Dark (GameBoy/PC Rom) (1:24:57) “From the Outside In” Topic: Hot Takes Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gaming-outsider/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first release of ‘The Legend of Zelda’. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (23:42) News (48:41) New Games (52:51) Crisol: Theater of Idols (PS5) (1:02:18) WheelMates (PC) [playtest] (1:11:22) O3: Hollow Descent (PC) (1:15:51) Replaced (Xbox/PC) (1:20:50) Roadside Research (PC) (1:29:48) Ys X: Proud Nordics (Switch 2) (1:41:05) “From the Outside In” Topic: Celebrating Zelda Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gaming-outsider/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider welcomes Russell Van Brocklen, who is a Dyslexia Professor; he’s here to talk to us about using video games as a remedy for the disorder. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (18:38) News (1:03:15) New Games (1:07:32) Mewgenics (PC) (1:17:20) Menace (PC) (1:27:21) Under the Island (Switch) (1:35:34) Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) (1:41:38) Akatori (Steam) (1:49:54) “From the Outside In” Topic: Gaming As a Remedy for Dyslexia Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gaming-outsider/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider video game and comic book writer, Antony Johnston, to answer our questions about his work on games such as Dead Space, Resident Evil VIII & more. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (26:02) News (56:52) New Games (1:01:45) Pragmata [demo] (Xbox) (1:11:17) Snow Bros. Classic Collection (Switch 2) (1:19:32) “From the Outside In” Topic: Interview with Antony Johnston Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gaming-outsider/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider takes some guesses as to what the next genre is that will take the gaming industry over. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (20:23) News (35:25) New Games (41:31) Cairn (PC) (52:41) Highguard (PS5) (1:10:11) “From the Outside In” Topic: Who Needs a Publisher? Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gaming-outsider/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, The Gaming Outsider crew welcomes indie developer Joel Heath with Ash Born Interactive, who is behind a JRPG called A Demon Hunter’s Guide to Passing Finals. They talk to him about developing a game without the help of a publisher. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (13:06) News (38:09) New Games (42:58) I Hate This Place! (PS5) (52:29) Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot (PC) (1:03:42) Pigface (Steam) [Early Access] (1:09:16) Ebola Village (PS5) (1:16:49) Ghost Keeper (PC) (1:24:00) Escape from Ever After (Switch) (1:32:46) “From the Outside In” Topic: Who Needs a Publisher? Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Gaming Outsider in back for its first episode of 2026, and the crew discusses their personal resolutions for upcoming year. They also check in with how they did with last year’s resolutions. Before that, they discuss the week in industry news and discuss the games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (43:30) News (1:00:55) New Games (1:06:10) MIO: Memories in Orbit (Switch) (1:21:28) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2026 Resolutions Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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.

On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott, Zack, Jacob & CB welcome Grant Henry for their annual “Game of the Year” traditions. Before that they discuss the week in industry news. On This Episode (Start) Welcome/Introduction (26:59) 2026 Predictions (1:10:10) 2025 GO Award Categories (2:02:15) 2025 Personal Favorites & Most Anticipated for 2026 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.

The GO is taking some much needed time away from the studio and spending the holidays with their families and friends. So in place of the regular episode, we’re revisiting a couple topics from prior episodes. This week, we’re featuring the topics “Games We’ve Ruined” and “Switch 2 Hopes”. In between these two, Marc stops by to talk about the demo for a game called ’Fatherhood’ on PC. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (2:30) Games We’ve Ruined (28:39) Fatherhood [demo] (PS5) (35:33) Switch 2 Hopes Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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.

The GO is taking some much needed time away from the studio and spending the holidays with their families and friends. So in place of the regular episode, we’re revisiting a couple topics from prior episodes. This week, we’re featuring the topics “Quality of Life vs. Difficulty” and “Urban Legends.” In between these two, Sean and Marc stop by to talk about ’Terminator 2D: No Fate’ & ‘Taxi Chaos 2’ on Switch. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (2:21) Quality of Life vs. Difficulty (36:45) Terminator 2D: No Fate (PS5) (47:25) Taxi Chaos 2 (Switch) (53:39) Urban Legends Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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.

The GO is taking some much needed time away from the studio and spending the holidays with their families and friends. So in place of the regular episode, we’re revisiting a couple topics from prior episodes. This week, we’re featuring the topics “Renaming Genres” and “Early Access vs. 1.0.” In between these two, Alyssa stops by to talk about Red Bow, and David gives his thoughts on Outlaws 2: Heritage. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (2:02) Renaming Genres (40:08) Red Bow (PC) (43:25) Outlaws 2: Heritage (PC) (1:09:33) Early Access vs, 1.0 Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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.

On this episode, the GO discusses everything that took place at the 2025 Game Awards. Before that, they discuss the latest industry news and talk about the newest games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (27:10) News (31:34) New Games (33:51) Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion (Xbox) (41:17) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl (PS5) (49:56) My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All) (PC) (57:12) Side Effects (PC) (1:02:10) S.E.M.I. (PC) (1:09:33) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2025 Game Awards Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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.

On this episode, the GO crew shares their plans for gaming in retirement. Before that, they discuss the latest industry news and talk about the newest games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (20:34) News (49:44) New Games (55:12) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2) (1:12:39) Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remastered (PS5) (1:18:30) Horses (PC) (1:36:05) Blood: Refreshed Supply (PS5) (1:42:52) “From the Outside In” Topic: Retirement Plans Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, 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.