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The best podcasts for Video Game Discussions

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Who am I?

We are Nick and Will of the Friday Night Gamecast! We're North Carolina based content creators and we have been running our video games-based podcast for just over a year now. Our podcast centers on discussions on the video game industry including news, reviews, game impressions in even - at times - personal opinions! We both approach the games industry with critically analytical lens. But as best friends we have a great time laughing and reminiscing about all the amazing games that we have shared and loved over the years. We're your one stop-shop for all things video game related welcome everyone into our community with open arms. We've both been avid gamers since our childhood through our entire adult life. We also have a very wholistic understanding of most games, franchises, development studios and publishers throughout the industry. We love to theory craft and dig our hands into current events that revolve around the entire industry. We also refuse to niche down! Whether it's Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo or games that release on PC - we both have a fantastic understanding of how these games and publishers work from the point of conceptualization to when the products reach the hands of consumers. We may be indie for now, but with depth of knowledge and passion that we both share for the games industry makes us a necessary podcast for folks who want to take their gaming content seriously.

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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

As previously mentioned, we are a video games centric podcast and we are widely known throughout the indie gaming podcasting community. All of our good personal friends are on this playlist and our collaborations with all these fantastic creators have placed us in a position to curate this awesome lineup for our audience.

What is my podcast playlist about?

Have you ever wanted to take a deep dive into a specific video game? Learn the ins-and-outs of what makes that game tick, or why it's story impacted you so deeply? Stop here because this lineup of podcasts is exactly what you'll need to sink your teeth into. Purposeful discussions around narratives, mechanics, underlying theories, technology and people as they relate to games can be found in this lineup and we are happy to share these awesome creators with you all. Buckle up and enjoy!

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Tales from the Backlog

Why this podcast?

Dave is a consummate professional. In just a few short years, he has crafted a podcast that deserves all the recognition within the indie gaming space and then some. Dave will pick a game up every week and have a new guest on his show to talk about video game he's pulled from the backlog. He splits his shows into 2 parts, with a spoiler-free section focusing on mechanics and overall impressions of a game, and then a spoiler inclusive part listeners can either stay for or always bounce out of. Either way, each episode offers thoughtful and intellectual discourse on the games they cover.

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A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle.

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2. Pixel Project Radio

Why this podcast?

Rick Firestone hosts this amazing podcast featuring guests and other incredible content creators. His weekly show will delve into some of his favorite games he's had the opportunity to pursue throughout his gaming career. Rick's history in teaching is prevalent in his content with how thoughtful and masterfully he critiques or analyses advanced concepts in video games. This type of show is really rare, and Rick makes it look easy with his masterful touch.

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Pixel Project Radio is a video game podcast dedicated to analyzing the games we love. Each week, we play through a videogame and talk about it in a book club format. We summarize the plot beats while also analyzing the themes, discussing the mechanics, and generally talking about what worked and what didn't for us. It's a celebration of all things gaming, and whether you're playing every day or liked games as a kid, we've got something for you.

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3. Gaming Together: A Cooperative Podcast

Why this podcast?

Phillip and Nave are co-hosts and best friends of the FNGC community. We've frequently collaborated together and will regularly squad up to tackle a review of your favorite co-op gaming franchise. This show is packed with personality and comedy, and a breath of fresh air when it comes to the video game content space. Some of the games they cover, you may have never heard of before. While others will be a part of your daily lineup of games that you know and love. They're on the bleeding edge when it comes to understanding how cooperative gaming works for modern gamers and this is a absolute recommendation from both Will and Nick at FNGC Studios.

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Join Nave and Phillip as they review, breakdown, and discuss cooperative video games. This is podcast for gamers who have fond memories of couch co-op game sessions with their best mates.

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4. Play Along Podcast

Why this podcast?

Jared, Ben and Kai from the Play Along Pod offer a very unique lens for a video game podcast. This is your essential "book-club" styled podcast where they take one game, break it up into sections or chapters and feature each section on their weekly episode releases. These hosts all come from very diverse gaming backgrounds but offer incredibly insightful takes on what makes a good game and take their time in diving into how a game works overall. If you ever felt rushed by the industry as a whole, this podcast is for you. Take your time and "Play Along" with them!

Play Along Podcast

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Play Along Podcast is a podcast where we play through games in a book club format. We will be picking a game and playing through a section of it each week. At the end, we will give our review and if we would recommend it to you. Come play along with us every Tuesday at 9am PST as we venture through the world of gaming.

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5. The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast

Why this podcast?

The Elder Trolls are 3 brothers who are ready to take on the video-game industry single-handedly. These creators are also great friends and collaborators of the Friday Night Gamecast as we both have an affinity for all things gaming. Nate, Dan and Jono release their show weekly on all podcast platforms as well as Youtube covering the industry from a variety of angles. Whether it be new releases, gaming reviews or even in-depth breakdowns on new technology, this show has you covered to stay up-to-date and well informed.

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The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast is a channel where 3 brothers get together and chat about everything gaming, tech and whatever else comes up. So grab the beverage of your choice and come hang out!

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