THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB

Daniel Wynter and Mark Yuasa
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  • Games
  • Updated Semimonthly

The Omnigamers’ Club is a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it.

  1. 5d ago

    159 - Color Jam, Horizon Zero Dawn, Island Off Outer Dancing

    Daniel checks out the puzzling paints of Color Jam and the aberrant rhythms of Island Off Outer Dancing. Mark travels back to look forward in Horizon: Zero Dawn. Plus a taste of gaming news and more! Topics Discussed Armada OS, Castlevania 40th Anniversary, More Microsoft Mayham, Metal Gear Solid replica boxes, Against the Storm Board Game, Personal Demons, Color Jam, Horizon Zero Dawn, Island Off Outer Dancing, Snowball Earth (manga), Billy Bat (manga) Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Appetizer 1, Armada OS and Castlevania 40th Anniversary: 0:02:10Appetizer 2, More Microsoft Mayham: 0:11:32Appetizer 3, Metal Gear Solid replica boxes: 0:14:27 Appetizer 4, Against the Storm Board Game: 0:16:07Appetizer 5, Personal Demons: 0:18:48Main 1, Color Jam: 0:21:50Main 2, Horizon Zero Dawn: 0:31:59Main 3, Island Off Outer Dancing: 0:53:48Dessert 1, Snowball Earth (manga): 1:02:06Dessert 2, Billy Bat (manga): 1:08:24Outro:  1:12:58Links Activision Taking Over Halo Franchise And What Remains Of Halo Studios Will Now Be A Support Team Against the Storm Personal Demons Color Jam Listen to the podcast on Youtube Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com. Follow Daniel

    159 - Color Jam, Horizon Zero Dawn, Island Off Outer Dancing

  2. Sep 23

    158 - Valkyrie Elysium, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Splatoon Raiders

    Mark continues hot orb summer with Valkyrie Elysium. Daniel explores Nintendo’s recent design philosophy through Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Splatoon Raiders. Plus Vancouver’s Full Indie Summit, the slopification of AAA games and more! Topics Discussed IP in Fortnite, Full Indie Summit, ‘Financialization’ of AAA games, Nights of King Ludd, Valkyrie Elysium, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Splatoon Raiders, Stages of Rot (graphic novel), Ready Player One (movie) Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Appetizer 1, Fortnite Is Selling Your Favorite Characters Back To You As Husks: 0:01:31Appetizer 2, Full Indie Summit: 0:06:49Appetizer 3, The "financialisation" of AAA: 0:12:09 Appetizer 4, Nights of King Ludd: 0:16:55Main 1, Valkyrie Elysium: 0:18:51Main 2, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: 0:39:47Main 3, Splatoon Raiders: 0:51:003Dessert 1, Ready Player One (movie): 1:00:56Dessert 2, Stages of Rot (graphic novel): 1:12:44Outro:  1:16:39 Links Fortnite Is Selling Your Favorite Characters Back To You As Husks Former Doom producer berates Microsoft for making Halo a "mid-tier" game and mourns the "financialisation" of AAA Nights of King Ludd Listen to the podcast on Youtube Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social ⁠Follow Daniel⁠ Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.

    158 - Valkyrie Elysium, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Splatoon Raiders

  3. Sep 16

    157 - Dnup, Deep Regrets, Onimusha Warlords

    Daniel goes fishing for tabletop horror in Deep Regrets, diving into the difficulty of crafted chaos. Mark studies the blade and retro action in Onimusha Warlords in light of the series’ revival. Plus Nintendo Direct impressions and much more. Topics Discussed Zelda Direct, Nintendo Direct, GOG Game Box Files, Toshirō Mifune in Onimusha, Dnup, Onimusha Warlords, Deep Regrets, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far from Home, Howl’s Moving Castle (novel) Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Appetizer 1, Blizzcon Announcements: 0:01:41Appetizer 2, Nintendo and Zelda Directs: 0:03:03Appetizer 3, GOG Game Box Files: 0:16:27Appetizer 4, Toshirō Mifune in Onimusha: 0:19:25Main 1, Dnup: 0:24:26Main 2, Onimusha Warlords: 0:30:05Main 3, Deep Regrets: 0:49:48Dessert 1, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far from Home (movies): 1:08:47Dessert 2, Howl’s Moving Castle (novel): 1:15:15Outro:  1:19:42 Links Listen to the podcast on Youtube Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social Follow Daniel Send your questions, feedback and comments to ⁠omnigamersclub@gmail.com⁠.

    157 - Dnup, Deep Regrets, Onimusha Warlords

  4. Sep 9

    156 - Resident Evil w/ Phil Gross

    We’re joined by board game designer Phil Gross to discuss his game of heavy metal massacre, The Monolith. We then exhume the monolithic video game series Resident Evil, particularly its most recent trilogy of games to discuss how it’s mutated over the years and how its most recent offering, Requiem keeps the scares fresh. Topics Discussed The Monolith, Billionaire Dog Party, PAX Unplugged Houston, Terranigma rerelease, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil: Village, Resident Evil: Requiem, Witch Hat Atelier (manga), The Residence (TV show), The Power Fantasy (comic), Wallace the Brace (comic) Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Introducing Phil Gross: 0:01:10The Monolith: 0:03:52Appetizer 1, PAX Unplugged Houston: 0:15:54Appetizer 2, Terranigma rerelease: 0:19:25 Main, Resident Evil, the series!: 0:20:49Dessert 1, Witch Hat Atelier (manga): 0:58:25Dessert 2, The Residence (TV show): 1:02:51Dessert 3, The Power Fantasy (comic), Wallace the Brace (comic): 1:06:36Outro:  1:12:07Links The Monolith ⁠Follow Phil⁠Phil's Design Diaries Billionaire Dog PartyListen to the podcast on Youtube ⁠Follow Daniel⁠ Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.

    156 - Resident Evil w/ Phil Gross

  5. Sep 2

    155 - Flamecraft Duals, Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish

    We discuss how Final Fantasy VII Remake builds upon it’s own legacy and see who wins in the battle between fidelity, fanservice and narrative framework. Plus Flamecraft Duals, The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish and more! Topics Discussed Visiting Toronto, Compulsion Games & Double Fine independence, Bitreactor staff furloughed, Steam Terraleak, Dragon Quest VII, Flamecraft Duals, Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish, For All Mankind (TV), City of Strife (novel) Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Appetizer 1, Visiting Toronto: 0:02:10Appetizer 2, Compulsion Games & Double Fine independence: 0:11:22 Appetizer 3, Bitreactor staff furloughed: 0:18:17Appetizer 4, Steam Teraleak: 0:20:42Main 1, Dragon Quest VII, Flamecraft Duals: 0:24:12Main 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake: 0:34:53Main 3, The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish: 0:54:35Dessert 1, For All Mankind (TV Show): 1:03:58Dessert 2, City of Strife (novel): 1:10:48Outro:  1:19:12 Links Red Goose GamesCompulsion Games management buyoutDouble Fine Games gets back rights to their gamesBitreactor staff furloughedSteam TeraleakListen to the podcast on Youtube Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social Follow Denis https://bsky.app/profile/quaidrayn.bsky.social Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.

    155 - Flamecraft Duals, Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish

  6. Aug 19

    154 - Tales from the Shire, Loco Motive, Sheriff of Nottingham

    Mark is joined by regular guest Denis Ryan (Quaidrayn) to discuss his recent trip to Ireland and the differences in games there. We discuss Spiderman and Hobbits, on the big screen and small, 90s vs 2020s X-men, and even some vintage TV cars from the likes of Knight Rider and A-Team. Topics Discussed Square Enix Switch 2 ports backlash. Visiting Ireland. Courtisans, Fliptoons, and Kinfire Delve, Earthborn Rangers, Sheriff of Nottingham, Spicy, Spider-Man (video game).Tales from the Shire. Loco Motive, LucasArts games, Ultimate X-Men by Peach Momoko, Port Coquitlam Vintage Car Show, There Is No Antimemetics Division (novel). Pluribus (TV Show).  Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Appetizer 1, Square Enix Switch 2 ports backlash: 0:01:01Appetizer 2, Denis in Ireland, Courtisans, Fliptoons, Kinfire Delve, and  Earthborn Rangers: 0:05:00 Appetizer 3, Sheriff of Nottingham: 0:07:11Appetizer 4, Spicy & Spider-Man: 0:22:00Main 1, Tales from the Shire: 0:24:38Main 2, Loco Motive: 0:44:33Dessert 1, Ultimate X-Men by Peach Momoko (comic book): 0:48:57Dessert 2, Port Coquitlam Vintage Car Show, There Is No Antimemetics Division (novel). Pluribus (TV Show): 1:00:23Outro:  1:05:09 Links https://www.polygon.com/star-ocean-second-story-r-switch-2-no-upgrade-path-square-enix/ Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social Follow Denis https://bsky.app/profile/quaidrayn.bsky.social Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.

    154 - Tales from the Shire, Loco Motive, Sheriff of Nottingham

  7. Aug 12

    153 - Rebirth, Earthbound

    This week we survey the hills and highlands of Rebirth, fresh off it’s Spiel Des Jahres win and discuss how games frame their approach to multiple modes and rulesets. Mark visits America through the Japanese looking glass in Earthbound, to explore the difference between translation and localization; plus a selection of games news and much more. Topics Discussed Paizo layoffs, Orbitstar: Expedition to Darwin IV, Dominant Species reprint, Hidiz AP30 Music Boy, Star Trek games, Ambrosia Sky Part 2, Rebirth, Earthbound, Denshattack (soundtrack), Asadora and 20th Century Boys (manga) Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Appetizer 1, Paizo layoffs: 0:00:53Appetizer 2, Orbitstar: Expedition to Darwin IV, Dominant Species reprint: 0:04:16 Appetizer 3, Hidiz AP30 Music Boy: 0:07:11Appetizer 4, Ambrosia Sky Part 2: 0:09:36Appetizer 5, Star Trek games: 0:11:04Main 1, Rebirth: 0:15:52Main 2, Earthbound: 0:45:51Dessert 1, Denshattack (soundtrack): 1:01:30Dessert 2, Asadora and 20th Century Boys (manga): 1:06:39Outro:  1:17:27Links Rascal News: Paizo layoffs Orbitstar: Expedition to Darwin IV Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social Follow Daniel https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.social Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.

    153 - Rebirth, Earthbound

  8. Aug 5

    152 - Nature, Pralaya

    This week we put the theory of evolution to the test and see how Nature competes against its previous generations of biological tableau builders. Does its chameleonic take on game design prove survival of the versatile or devolve into primordial soup? Plus pushing your luck amidst the sinking isles of Pralaya, fighting for physical media and the attribution of game creators, and much more. Topics Discussed The Doom Gallery, physical games media, Spiel des Jahres winners, TTGDA calls for creative attribution, Forbidden Legacy, Baba is You, Party House, Pralaya, Nature, Leech (novel), Julia (novel) Timestamps Start: 0:00:00Appetizer 1, The Doom Gallery: 0:02:06Appetizer 2, physical games media: 0:03:24 Appetizer 3, Spiel des Jahres winners: 0:10:13 Appetizer 4, TTGDA calls for creative attribution: 0:12:01Appetizer 5, Forbidden Legacy, Baba is You and Party House tabletop games: 0:14:42 Main 1, Pralaya: 0:17:25Main 2, Nature Base Game: 0:30:48Main 3, Nature Module 1: Flight: 0:55:44Dessert 1, Leech (novel): 1:10:18Dessert 2, Julia (novel): 1:13:26Outro:  1:21:02 Links We’re Not Just Mad About Discs Going Away, We’re Mad About Everything Does It Play TTGDA calls for creative attribution Baba is You + Party House Get updates on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social Follow Daniel https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.social Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.

    152 - Nature, Pralaya
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About

The Omnigamers’ Club is a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it.

Information

  • Creator
    Daniel Wynter and Mark Yuasa
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Wynter and Mark Yuasa
  • Show Website
    THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB

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