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Deep within the cold depths of the land of Michigan, people are playing Video Games. Join Dan Allen, Nicholas Cartier, and a slew of other questionable characters as they tackle the latest in Gaming News, Preview Future Games, and Compete in obscure and overly difficult trivia games. The Great Lakes Gaming Podcast. Now with more snow. #BUFFLUCK

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United States

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Deep within the cold depths of the land of Michigan, people are playing Video Games. Join Dan Allen, Nicholas Cartier, and a slew of other questionable characters as they tackle the latest in Gaming News, Preview Future Games, and Compete in obscure and overly difficult trivia games. The Great Lakes Gaming Podcast. Now with more snow. #BUFFLUCK

Language:

English

Contact:

(248) 345-2959


Episodes

Episode 135: A Pokemon What If? Reclassifying The Grass Type!

10/9/2021
Welcome back from a long hiatus! This week in gaming, Dan and Nick go through every Grass type Pokemon and reclassify them to a different type. This is the first in a long series where we will do this for the rest of the types. so the question when looking at the Pokemon is simple. What kind of Pokemon are you? Special Guest: Dan Allen.

Duration:01:49:44

Episode 134: Nintendo E3 2021: YEAR OF WARIO

6/20/2021
WAHHHHHH!!! It's The Year Of Wario! This week on the podcast we go over everything Nintendo brought to E3 2021. We discuss the sequel to Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild, Metroid Dread, Warioware Get It Together, Mario Party Allstars, Mario+Rabbids sparks of hope, Mario Golf Super Rush, Shin Megami Tensei 5, Super Monkey Ball remastered, and a whole lot mooooorrreeee. Also we discuss the Sonic Central for Sonic's 30th Anniversary, Dragonquest's 35th Anniversary showcase, and the most recent State of Play from Sony going over the Horizon sequel coming out soon. Plus: Sonic Rangers, Dragonquest 3 HD-2D remake, Lies of P, and much more. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:22:01

Episode 133: NEW Pokemon Snap: Legacy of Todd Snap

5/30/2021
This week on the Podcast the boys discuss the New Pokemon Snap for Nintendo Switch as well as the newest season of Apex Legends and everything that comes with it. Also, they discuss the trailer for Lost Judgement and Team Yakuza's fallout from announcing the sequel to Judgement, as well as what it and Yakuza will be moving forward as a series. Also Picross and minesweeper are briefly discussed. Nothing to see here. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:17:49

Episode 132: Tall Vampire Lady & The 25 Years of Evil

5/4/2021
This week on the podcast Nick and Dan discuss the Resident Evil 25th Anniversary Showcase from Capcom and all of the good things found within. Also, we take a special look at the April Nintendo Indy World Showcase and try our best not to remember the word Nindie. On top of that Cartier has some words for the upcoming season of Apex Legends, Dan tries his hand again at Blasphemous but is yet to fight a large baby, we avoid Metal Gear Remake rumors and finally we gently hum Snake Eater to ourselves as a group. This week in Gaming. Also Lady Dimetrescu. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:27:07

Episode 131: Wario in Mario's Clothes

4/11/2021
This week on the Podcast, we discuss the ideas behind Wario taking over the franchise and wearing Mario's Clothes, the rumors surrounding Apex Legend Season 9 and Titanfall integration, the charm of Dicey Dungeons, and the official announcement of E3. Also we get talk about Pokemon Yellow and Let's Go Pikachu, the reason behind replaying Deadly Premonition, Capcom's upcoming 25th Anniversary Showcase, Nerfing Lifeline's Shield, and How to play Imported N64 on the North American Console by just cutting off the corners. OK, not that last one about the N64. Everything else was the truth though. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:12:46

Episode 130: Project Open World Pokémon Strategy

3/28/2021
This week on the podcast we get Nick’s feelings about the most recent announcements from the Pokémon Company, Pokémon Legends Arceus and the Remakes of Diamond and Pearl. Dan gives us his impressions from the Project Triangle Strategy Demo recently release for the Nintendo Switch. Nick Updates us on the going on within Apex Legends in Season 8. Also, Dan has just finished his first ever playthrough go Game Cube Classic No More Heroes as well as Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise. Also some brief thoughts on the current situation involving Game Stop. All that and then some. With A Tweeeest. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:24:19

Episode 129: Nintendo Indirect February 2021

3/1/2021
Nintendo had themselves a Direct not too long ago so its time for the delayed elongated version of that information. WHICH MEANS the return of the NITENDO INDIRECT! Join Nick as he guides us through the newest offering from Nintendo ranging from Splatoon 3 to who is the newest member of the Smash Bros Ultimate Roster. Also Dan discusses his experience ten hours into XBOX/PS3/Nintendo Switch gem: Deadly Premonition, Nick updates us on the state of Apex Legends, and Dan doesn't want to love Dragon Quest Tactics. This week in gaming. Special Guest: Dan Allen.

Duration:01:42:01

Fantasy Critic Draft 2021

1/31/2021
We begin again, the fan favorite episode of the year. Its time once again for the FantasyCritic.Games DRAFT! This year in the Great Lakes Gaming Fantasy League we have returning faces from last year, and figures from the podcasts past appear to attempt to grab the crown for the first time. Listen as we draft upcoming video games in hopes of gaining points off their positive review scores. The year long competition begins today, hop on the bus. Follow Our Fantasy League HERE: Create Your Own Fantasy League: fantasycritic.games (fantasycritic.games) Follow Great Lakes Gaming on Twitter @litmitmedia (https://twitter.com/LitMitMedia) Special Guests: Dan Allen, DeAngelo Martin, Nicholas Cartier, Roger Reott, and Trey Graunstadt.

Duration:01:46:13

Episode 128: Fantasy Critic/TGA 2020 Wrap-Up

1/10/2021
It's the Great Lakes Gaming Fantasy 2020 Wrap-Up where we go over our Fantasy Critic league results as well as how some of the notable games of this year reviewed. ALSO we go over the results for our GAME AWARDS 2020 Predictions and talk a little about the star studded extravaganza brought to you digitally by Geoff Keighley. DeAngelo Martin joins the usual suspects this week as we also discuss what we've been playing including: Assassins Creed Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077, Spiderman: Miles Morales, Kingdom Hearts 3, The Talos Principle and more. Special Guests: DeAngelo Martin and Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:02:03:11

Episode 127: The Game Awards Prediction Special 2020

12/10/2020
This week on the podcast we get full predictions in every category of Geoff Keighley's "THE GAME AWARDS" in an attempt to see who will take the crown this year. Who is the ultimate predictor? Nick and Dan also discuss what they've been playing lately including: Pokemon, Apex Legends, Final Fantasy 8, Kingdom Hearts 3, and much more. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:32:08

Episode 126: November Has Come

11/15/2020
This week Nick & Dan Return to discuss the NEXT GENERATION of videos and the games. Sony has recently dropped the PS5, Microsoft has recently dropped the XBOX Series X. Listen to the most and least anticipated games for the boys for the next (CURRENT) generation as well as some discussion on Microsofts purchase of Zenimax and all the studios that come with. Also they discuss the recent AEW Games Announcements from All Elite Wrestling including a No Mercy (N64) inspired game for consoles with help from the original director of No Mercy. All of this Plus; The Newest Season of Apex Legends featuring new legend HORIZON, a spoiler filled discussion of Vampyr, Cartier's Experience with the Pokemon Crown Tundra DLC, and other shenanigans of other types. Great Lakes Gaming THE NEXT GENERATION Star Trek Noises Special Guests: Dan Allen and Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:42:39

Episode 125: Ardyn Is Easy To Dislike

10/18/2020
This week on the podcast we DO NOT get into the Microsoft purchase of Bethesda, but we do dig our heels into some of the great games we've been playing lately. Also, a little discussion of Sony's recent announcement about backwards compatability for PS4 games on the PS5, Besides Pizza Hut Exclusive X-MEN Night Of The Sentinel VHS's... Nick & Dan discuss their impressions of Fall Guys Season 2, as well as their mutual experience in Among Us. Cartier updates us on Apex Legends Season Six and the newshecannery surrounding the CROSSPLAY, as well as his time in No Man's Sky. Dan has started and finished Final Fantasy XV since we last spoke so we dip our toes into that, and most importantly there is no discussion of Bethesda being bought. Todd Howard. Special Guests: Dan Allen and Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:25:31

Episode 124: This Week In Next Gen Gaming (Porygon Did Nothing Wrong)

9/21/2020
This week we go over the newly announced Pricing for the PS5 & XBOX Series X, Also we talk about the games shown at Sony's September Playstation Showcase, Nintendo's Mario 35th Anniversary Direct, The Ubisoft Forward, and the most recent Nintendo Mini Partners Direct. All of this plus Dan has started playing Among Us and Nick Has begun Playing Spellbreak. Games Also Discussed Include: Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Final Fantasy XVI, Hogwarts Legacy, Spiderman Miles Morales, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Monster Hunter Rise, Assains Creed VR and MORE. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:36:12

Episode 123: QUALIFIED!

9/6/2020
This week on the Podcast we talk about Co-Op coming to Untitled Goose Game. Plus we tackle the announcement of the new Batman Movie (The Batman) the new Suicide Squad Game (Suicide Quad Kills Justice League) and the new Robin Game (Probably entitled Robin & Pals) as well as go over the numerous games that have been delayed in the past few weeks. Also we still love Fall Guys. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:02:30

GUESS WHO? ASMR - BONUS EPISODE

9/4/2020
Nick & Dan enjoy a rousing couple of rounds of Milton Bradley Classic: Guess Who? Sit down, lean back, and Enjoy the sweet sounds of GUESS WHO?! Special Guests: Dan Allen and Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:00:33:59

Episode 122: The Fall of Guys

8/23/2020
Fall guys has dropped, but there are so many other things we have to get through to get caught up. Finishing up the end of Microsoft's offerings and then looking deep into the eyes of the August State of Play. Plus there is always time to talk Fall Guys. And Apex, AND Children Beating Adults in Online Bowling. This Week In Gaming! Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:28:30

Episode 121: Season 5 XBOX BattlePass Part #1

8/2/2020
This week on the podcast we take a look at the Microsoft Games Showcase from July with new looks at Halo Infinite, Grounded, and much more. Other games we've been playing are discussed as well such as the likes of Carrion, Judgement, A Hat In Time, Super Mario odyssey, Apex Legends Season Six, Breath Of Fire, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Fable and whatever hijinks that care to rear their ugly head. This Week In Gaming. Special Guest: Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:01:19:47

Episode 120: The Future of Sony Based Gaming Part Dos

7/19/2020
The second half of our discussion on the Sony FUTURE OF GAMING Presentation from June as well as some cherry picked highlights and games from many of the other Video Game Digital Showcases such as Wholesome Games, PC Gaming, EA Play, among many other things. Join Nick, Dan, and Roger as they wade through the waters of Video Game Announcements in 2020. Special Guests: Nicholas Cartier and Roger Reott.

Duration:02:24:55

BONUS: NEW Pokémon Snap

6/27/2020
A Quick Bonus of Nick & Dan reacting to the Pokemon Presents from June17, 2020 featuring Pokémon Snap 2, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon Cafe Mix, Pokémon Go and Island of Armor Updates as well as wild speculation for what may be the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT scheduled for June 24th. Which would then be a Pokémon MOBA. Enjoy. Special Guests: Dan Allen and Nicholas Cartier.

Duration:00:51:46

Episode 119: The Future of Sony Based Gaming Part Uno

6/26/2020
After a heavy month of real world events we return to unimportant video game opinions, and boy did we miss a lot. This week on the podcast is an episode recorded after the Sony Future Of Games Digital Conference that was held on June 8, 2020. It didn't feel right or important to put up a podcast about video games during the time so we didn't. But enjoy our takes at the time about what Sony had to show featuring returning friend of the podcast Roger Reott, Final Thoughts on Maneater, and a whole bunch more. Sony Part Dos as well as reactions to the many other Showcases that have happened are surely coming all smashed together in the coming weeks. Special Guests: Nicholas Cartier and Roger Reott.

Duration:02:08:27