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Welcome to the Retro Rebel Podcast. Join hosts Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop as they take a deep dive into the the gaming industry. Each week, these two rebels will discuss news stories, the current games they are playing as well as that week's topic. Retro Rebel is released on Fridays and you can download each episode via iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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Welcome to the Retro Rebel Podcast. Join hosts Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop as they take a deep dive into the the gaming industry. Each week, these two rebels will discuss news stories, the current games they are playing as well as that week's topic. Retro Rebel is released on Fridays and you can download each episode via iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    2024 Tech and Gaming

    2024 Tech and Gaming

    On this episode of the Retro Rebel Podcast, hosts Amanda and Stacy, are looking at 2024 in gaming and tech.

    Retro Rebel Podcast



    Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. Each week they take a deep dive into the gaming industry and discuss news stories, the current games they are playing, and the topic of the week. Do you like this episode? Do you want to complain about something we got wrong? Let us know what you think by commenting below or emailing us at info@templeofgeek.com. We want to hear your opinions!

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    2024 Tech and Gaming

    Hosts Amanda and Stacy are looking ahead to 2024 in gaming and tech. We’re breaking down news like the Blizzard Layoffs, which the Federal Trade Commission is investigating. Stacy shares his thoughts on Ubisoft ‘s recent tactics to increase revenue while seemingly reducing the gaming experience. We also offer our opinions on Palworld vs Pokemon, Apple Vision Pro vs Metaquest 3, and the Disney HoloTile floor.



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    Thanksgiving 2023 – Retro Rebel Podcast Ep 173 (11/23/2023) – In this Thanksgiving episode we discuss gaming news and updates that have happened in the last few weeks that we’re very excited about and some that we are worried about.

    Baldur’s Gate 3 – Retro Rebel Podcast Ep 172 (9/28/2023) – Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It gives you the freedom to try and fail.

    What Baldur’s Gate 3 Means for the Gaming Industry (8/19/2023) – Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It gives you the freedom to try and fail.

    Are video games going extinct? The need for preservation. (7/28/2023) – Retro Rebel Podcast discussion on video games going extinct. And the need for discussion around video game preservation. 

    The State of Gaming – Retro Rebel Podcast (5/19/2023) – In this episode of the Retro Rebel podcast, we catch up on what we’ve been playing the first few months of 2023 and the state of gaming. 

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    End of Year Gaming Wrap Up 2023 PT 2

    End of Year Gaming Wrap Up 2023 PT 2

    We are looking back at this year in gaming. On this episode of the Retro Rebel Podcast we our end-of-the-year wrap-up and awarding our favorite gaming creators.

    Retro Rebel Podcast



    Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. Each week they take a deep dive into the gaming industry and discuss news stories, the current games they are playing, and the topic of the week. Do you like this episode? Do you want to complain about something we got wrong? Let us know what you think by commenting below or emailing us at info@templeofgeek.com. We want to hear your opinions!

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    Retro Rebel Game Awards



    Creators we loved to consume in 2023:

    Yahtzee @ Zero Punctuation

    James Stephanie Sterling

    The DM Lair

    Dorkly

    Ashens

    Razbuten

    Jacob Geller

    Daryl Talks Games

    Euro Thug 4000

    The Gaming Historian

    Dungeon Dad

    Indeimaus

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    Thanksgiving 2023 – Retro Rebel Podcast Ep 173 (11/23/2023) – In this Thanksgiving episode we discuss gaming news and updates that have happened in the last few weeks that we’re very excited about and some that we are worried about.

    Baldur’s Gate 3 – Retro Rebel Podcast Ep 172 (9/28/2023) – Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It gives you the freedom to try and fail.

    What Baldur’s Gate 3 Means for the Gaming Industry (8/19/2023) – Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It gives you the freedom to try and fail.

    Are video games going extinct? The need for preservation. (7/28/2023) – Retro Rebel Podcast discussion on video games going extinct. And the need for discussion around video game preservation. 

    The State of Gaming – Retro Rebel Podcast (5/19/2023) – In this episode of the Retro Rebel podcas...

    • 37 min
    End of Year Gaming Wrap Up 2023

    End of Year Gaming Wrap Up 2023

    We are looking back at this year in gaming. On this episode of the Retro Rebel Podcast we our end-of-the-year wrap-up and awarding our favorites and not-so-favorite games.  We will also be discussing recent news and what we’ve been playing.

    Retro Rebel Podcast



    Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. Each week they take a deep dive into the gaming industry and discuss news stories, the current games they are playing, and the topic of the week. Do you like this episode? Do you want to complain about something we got wrong? Let us know what you think by commenting below or emailing us at info@templeofgeek.com. We want to hear your opinions!

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    What we’re playing

    Amanda – I’m playing Karen by Blast Theory. It’s wild and confronting.

    Stacy – I’ve been playing Disco Elysium – The Final Cut on PS5. It’s what I’ve followed on from Spiderman 2 which is more buggy the more I’ve been playing it.

    News

    Xbox MasterCard

    GTA6 Games should be priced per hour

    Fewer Live Services from Sony

    You don’t own digital content – PlayStation

    Last of Us Online Multiplayer scrapped

    God of War DLC is free for owners



    Retro Rebel Game Awards

    Awarded by Amanda Fox

    My awards for games I played in 2023:

    Diablo 4 – Amazing Campaign (Only)

    Citizen Sleeper – Highest Stakes

    Atomic Heart – Unique Art Design 

    Valheim – Best Immersive Experience (Vibes)



    Stacy Awarded by Stacy Bishop

    Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Best Game within a Game

    Hogwarts: Legacy – Most Surprising Must Play

    Diablo 4 – Most Disappointing

    Star Wars: Jedi Survivor – Game of the Year runner-up

    And we both agree on Baldur’s Gate 3 for Best Overall!



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    Thanksgiving 2023 – Retro Rebel Podcast Ep 173 (11/23/2023) – In this Thanksgiving episode we discuss gaming news and updates that have happened in the last few weeks that we’re very exc...

    • 55 min
    Thanksgiving 2023

    Thanksgiving 2023

    In this episode we discuss gaming news and updates that have happened in the last few weeks that we’re very excited about and some that we are worried about.

    Retro Rebel Podcast



    Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. Each week they take a deep dive into the gaming industry and discuss news stories and the current games they are playing as well as the topic of the week. Do you like this episode? Wanna complain about something we got wrong? Let us know what you think by dropping a comment below or emailing us at info@templeofgeek.com. We want to hear your opinions!

    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Google Play / Stitcher / iHeartRadio / Spotify

    Intro Music – Final Impasse By Ground is Lava

    What we’re playing

    Amanda – I just played Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney last week and it was great. I loved piecing the evidence with the testimony. How interesting! 

    Stacey – I’ve still not finished Baldur’s Gate 3, my party is not ready for that final battle. I’ve been playing Spiderman 2 – this time you’re playing as both characters and can switch between the two. It’s so much fun.

    Thanksgiving smorgasbord

    It’s Thanksgiving Day 2023 and our main topic today is a full plate of gaming news and updates that have happened in the last few weeks that we’re very excited or worried about.



    Oculus/ MetaQuest 3

    WoW trailer

    Games more buggy?

    Teespring AI controversy

    Halo dev mad at GTA trailer news leak

    Expensive microtransactions $20 skins 

    New Overwatch/ Overwatch 2 character

    Steam deck OLED

    Arcane tv show

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    Baldur’s Gate 3

    Baldur’s Gate 3

    Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It gives you the freedom to try and fail.

    Retro Rebel Podcast



    Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. Each week they take a deep dive into the gaming industry and discuss news stories and the current games they are playing as well as the topic of the week. Do you like this episode? Wanna complain about something we got wrong? Let us know what you think by dropping a comment below or emailing us at info@templeofgeek.com. We want to hear your opinions!

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    Intro Music – Final Impasse By Ground is Lava

    What we’re playing

    Amanda– I just finished playing an initial look at Payday 3. Had some issues with the connection on day one – gave up after 3-4 attempts but the login was easy a few days later after launch. And, of course, I’m playing #BG3.

    Stacy – I’m also playing Baldur’s Gate 3.

    Gaming News

    The infamous Xbox leaks



    Updated X/S consoles and a new controller

    Next-gen launch in 2028

    More collabs and/or possible acquisitions like Valve and Nintendo

    Elder Scrolls 5 from 2026 and Xbox exclusive



    Main Topic – Baldur’s Gate 3

    SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE 

    For even people who have never played D&D, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It’s a full experience, only $60, not $70, and free from DLC and other predatory microtransactions. And it’s fully-voice acted with fleshed-out encounters in the thousands. It doesn’t hold your hand. It gives you the freedom to try and fail. But there is some objection to this. We discuss in today’s main topic.

    • 35 min
    What Baldur's Gate 3 Means for the Gaming Industry

    What Baldur's Gate 3 Means for the Gaming Industry

    Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It gives you the freedom to try and fail.

    Retro Rebel Podcast



    Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. Each week they take a deep dive into the gaming industry and discuss news stories and the current games they are playing as well as the topic of the week. Do you like this episode? Wanna complain about something we got wrong? Let us know what you think by dropping a comment below or emailing us at info@templeofgeek.com. We want to hear your opinions!



    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Google Play / Stitcher / iHeartRadio / Spotify

    Intro Music – Final Impasse By Ground is Lava

    Games we’re playing

    Amanda – I’m playing Diablo 4 still and the grind is starting to kick in. I’ve done all the season progress I can so far without being level 70+, so I’m grinding exp on glyphs – long ting. The mid-end game isn’t that fun outside of playing couch co-op.

    Stacy– I’m playing Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s the best RPG I’ve played. It’s so hard in the best way. Every encounter could be your last. Or the most rewarding thing you’ve done. I cast a grease spell yesterday and accidentally cast it close to a brazier, it ignited the entire grease-covered space and helped AOE the mobs down. Completely unintentional. But for the developers, it was in the plan! The environment is such a part of the game you literally can’t play the same playthrough twice.

    Gaming News

    Bungie’s State of The Game – Destiny

    Netflix Now Streams Video Games

    What Baldur’s Gate 3 Means for the Gaming Industry

    For even people who have never played D&D, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fun, immersive experience where every choice feels impactful. It’s a full experience, only $60, not $70, and free from DLC and other predatory microtransactions. And it’s fully-voice acted with fleshed-out encounters in the thousands. It doesn’t hold your hand. It gives you the freedom to try and fail. But there is some objection to this. We discuss in today’s main topic.

    • 1 hr 7 min

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