AggroChat: Tales of the Aggronaut Podcast Mark "Belghast" Temple
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The podcast is a conversational look at video games, primarily focusing on the Online and Multiplayer PC genres. Join Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Ashgar, Kodra, and Tam as they discuss current news and trip down memory lane.
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AggroChat #476 - Viva New Vegas
Featuring: Belghast, Kodra, and Tamrielo
Hey Folks! We have a bit of a “Smol” show at least when it comes to cast. Last week we had to take that off because Bel was in “duck and cover” mode do to the storm system tearing through the center of the country and producing over one hundred Tornados. This week we had a bunch of folks with other commitments leaving it with just Bel, Kodra, and Tam. We talk a bit about the Helldivers Review Bomb, Angry Tarkov Players, and a now-fixed outrageous bug in Path of Exile that allowed for 18 linking a skill. From there we dive into some of Tam’s recent experiences in trying to get Fallout New Vegas up and running and how like Bel said a few weeks back… the games really still hold up well once you get past the technical limitations. Kodra gives a bit of a round-up of Metroidvania titles that he has been playing recently and then talks a bit about considering Strawberry Jam “done” after beating the Expert Lobby Yellows.
Topics Discussed
Helldivers Review Bomb
Path of Exile Ridiculous Socket Bug
The Effort of installing Fallout New Vegas
Older Fallout Games Still Hold Up
Fallout New California TCM
Metroidvania Roundup
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
TEVI
Celeste Strawberry Jam
Expert Lobby Yellows Completed -
AggroChat #475 - Wasteland Dreams
Featuring: Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen
We had a bit of a cursed show… Tam lost power and was essentially knocked out of the rest of the show and then Ash disconnects as well and takes a bit to get back in. We push through however as we always do. Bel talks about returning to Fallout 76 and all of the cool changes that have been put in since he last played. Thalen talks about Open Source Star Control 2 aka Free Stars. Ash continues his journey into Roguelikes talking about Anomaly Collapse and Inkbound. Thalen and Kodra share their thoughts about The Sign, the latest episode of Bluey, and Grace shares their thoughts about AFK Journey. Finally, Bel talks a bit about the recent market crash in the Path of Exile Necropolis league, making many chase items more accessible.
Topics Discussed:
Steamdeck Modification Adventures
Returning to Fallout 76
Open Source Star Control
Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters
Roguelike Rundown Redux
Anomaly Collapse
Inkbound
The Sign Bluey Episode
AFK Journey
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AggroChat #474 - Decade of AggroChat
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen
Hey Folks! On April 13th of 2014, we recorded the very first episode of AggroChat so last night the stars aligned just perfectly for us to be recording on our ten-year anniversary. We start the show by discussing a few different AFK games, namely Gnorp Apologue and AFK Journey. From there Bel talks a bit about the new Fallout TV Series and how it nails the setting and tone of the game. Kodra and Thalen talk a bit about the latest Bluey episode Ghostbasket. Kodra and Tam discuss their experiences playing together in Helldivers 2 and then Kodra and Bel talk some more about the Path of Exile Necropolis League.
Topics Discussed:
The 10th Anniversary of AggroChat
The Gnorp Apologue
AFK Journey
Fallout TV Series
Bluey Ghostbasket Episode
Helldivers 2
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AggroChat #473 - Successor to Loom
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Tamrielo, and Thalen
Hey Folks! This week we are down a Kodra and a Grace but carry on with a short list of topics. First, we talk some more about playing Secrets of Grindea in its final form. Tam has ventured forth into Helldivers 2 and talks a bit about what makes the gameplay so infectious. Thalen introduces us further into Chants of Sennaar a game that he has decided is the spiritual successor to Loom. Bel is amazed at what a difference a few percentages make as Necropolis League in Path of Exile was saved by a very early patch. Finally Tam talks about the current event taking place in Star Citizen.
Topics Discussed:
Secrets of Grindea
Helldivers 2
Chants of Sennaar
Necropolis League Saved
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AggroChat #472 - Corpse Based Crafting
Featuring: AmmosArt, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen
Since this episode will be coming out on Easter, Happy Easter to all who celebrate. Last night we talked about Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs for that more approachable Gloomhaven experience. We took a trip over to the Switch and discussed Mario vs Donkey Kong and Princess Peach Showtime. Bel talks a bit about his experiences with World of Warcraft Plunderstorm. Then we dive into a discussion about the Hugo Award Nominees and how hopefully 2024 will be a more reasonable year. This week the Necropolis League started in Path of Exile and Bel and Kodra talk a bit about their experiences with the league mechanic. Finally, we wrap things up with some discussion of Age of Sigmar 4.0.
Topics Discussed:
GloomHaven: Buttons & Bugs
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Princess Peach Showtime
World of Warcraft Plunderstorm
Hugo Award Nominees for Best Game
Path of Exile Necropolis League
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AggroChat #471 - Drinkable Mayonnaise
Featuring: Ammosart, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Thalen, and Tamrielo
Hey Folks! Grace has returned to Stardew Valley and we spent some time discussing some recent changes… including the mayo meme. From there we talk a bit about Balatro as folks have had a chance to dive into it. Tam talks about his experiences with Pacific Drive and its unique blend of Car Survival games. This week was the full reveal stream for Path of Exile Necropolis League and we spent a bit of time talking through some of the significant game system changes. Finally, we end the show talking about some Last Epoch and the experiences that folks are still having with the game including a bit of a dive down the rabbit hole that is Spellblade.
Topics Discussed:
Stardew Valley
Drinkable Mayonnaise Meme
Balatro
Pacific Drive
Path of Exile
Necropolis League Reveals
Last Epoch
Tam and the Spellblade
Customer Reviews
A joyful mix
This podcast covers video games from the simple joy of whacking mobs with large swords to intricate digressions on how player fantasy and interface are affected by the realities of the game development industry. Digressions cover an entire joyous spectrum from tabletop games to comics to scouring used bookstores.
Great Show!
I have been enjoying each episode more and more! keep up the great work!!
One of my favorite listens!
Love listening to this show. They have great chemistry that covers a wide variety of topics.