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Come grab a drink with longtime gamers/friends/cohosts, Eric (The 23rd Stallion), Alvin (ALG857), Jason (Stikz), Kevin (Turbo857), and Eric (Big Choco), Level 857, aka gaming's Wu-Tang Clan, as we react to current gaming news topics, recommend recently played gems you can't miss, and discuss all things gaming while hanging out with honored special guests which includes a wide variety of content creators, game developers, and other video game industry contributors!

This podcast is separated into 4 segments: 1) Games played 2) Indie game of the week 3) News story reactions and 4) Main topic! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support

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Come grab a drink with longtime gamers/friends/cohosts, Eric (The 23rd Stallion), Alvin (ALG857), Jason (Stikz), Kevin (Turbo857), and Eric (Big Choco), Level 857, aka gaming's Wu-Tang Clan, as we react to current gaming news topics, recommend recently played gems you can't miss, and discuss all things gaming while hanging out with honored special guests which includes a wide variety of content creators, game developers, and other video game industry contributors!

This podcast is separated into 4 segments: 1) Games played 2) Indie game of the week 3) News story reactions and 4) Main topic! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support

    Games We Wish We Had Time For w/ SomeBeardy2Love!

    Games We Wish We Had Time For w/ SomeBeardy2Love!

    Get ready as we reunite with our good friend John Donadio (aka, SomeBeardy2Love) as we disclose the games we've either once completed or played briefly, but wish we had the time to go back and play again!

    John Donadio (aka, SomeBeardy2Love) is a Twitch Streamer Affiliate, diehard fan of all things Marvel and Dragon Ball, and the most intense, meticulous, beard aficionado/enthusiast/connoisseur this planet has ever seen!

    To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from John Donadio, check out his links below:

    https://twitter.com/SomeBeardy2Love

    https://www.instagram.com/SomeBeardy2Love

    https://www.twitch.tv/SB2L



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-311: Games We Wish We Had Time For w/ SomeBeardy2Love!

    00:00 - Intro

    06:56 - Games Played Discussion - John played Diablo 4, Have A Nice Death

    14:27 - Al played It Takes Two, TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants

    28:13 - Choc played Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Tekken 8

    40:55 - Turb played Marvel Midnight Suns, Hollow Knight

    50:06 - Stikz played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

    58:31 - Stal played Unicorn Overlord

    1:04:18 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Tools Up

    1:08:49 - Helldivers 2 has been pulled from Steam in 170 countries

    1:16:50 - Shock and Anger as Xbox Shuts Down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and More

    1:25:46 - Nintendo Direct Confirmed for June, to Focus on Switch Games Only

    1:34:05 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:37:46 - Games We Wish We Had Time For w/ SomeBeardy2Love!



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    • 2 hr 47 min
    Who Woulda Thought That These Celebs Actually Game?

    Who Woulda Thought That These Celebs Actually Game?

    As popular as gaming's become with its ability to seamlessly appeal to different types of people regardless of generation, occupation and geographical location, it shouldn't come to a surprise that celebrities are gamers too. The surprise comes from who among these celebs actually game and we're gonna find out who they are!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-310: Who Woulda Thought That These Celebs Actually Game?

    00:00 - Intro

    04:29 - Games Played Discussion - It Takes Two; Ready, Steady, Ship

    16:17 - Al played - Blasphemous 2, Fallen City Brawl Demo

    29:29 - Choc played Street Fighter, Guilty Gear Strive

    36:19 - Turb played Double Dragon Gaiden ROTD, Octopath Traveler 2

    45:28 - Stikz played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Stellar Blade, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

    54:30 - Stal played Unicorn Overlord

    1:00:32 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - 20XX & 30XX

    1:05:40 - Boosted by the Fallout TV Show, Fallout 76 Sees Over One Million Players in a Single Day

    1:11:45 - Switch 2 Screen Reportedly Upgraded To 1080p

    1:16:50 - Xbox Games Showcase Announced for June

    1:21:48 - Square Enix Has Seemingly Canceled Some Games In An Effort To Be 'More Selective And Focused'

    1:26:40 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:33:39 - Who Woulda Thought That These Celebs Actually Game?

    2:26:45 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement!



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    • 2 hr 31 min
    What Are Some of Your Unknown Gaming Confessions?

    What Are Some of Your Unknown Gaming Confessions?

    Our collective, vast gaming history is filled with many unknown triumphs, failures, discoveries, rewards and regrets. Join us as we confess several of these including some from our awesome longtime supporters!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-309: What Are Some of Your Unknown Gaming Confessions?

    00:00 - Intro

    01:46 - Games Played Discussion - Mario vs Donkey Kong Remake, Stick Fight: The Game

    14:18 - Al played Pepper Grinder, Blasphemous 2

    17:01 - Choc played Street Fighter 6, Halo Infinite

    22:58 - Turb & Stal played Unicorn Overlord

    33:36 - Stikz played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

    41:22 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Tunche

    45:45 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

    48:55 - A Golden Axe Animated Series Is Being Made by the Creator of Star Trek: Lower Decks

    56:15 - Sony patents auto-play game feature which would allow AI to take the lead

    1:08:30 - Fallout 4 jumps to No.1 across Europe following TV show launch

    1:15:30 - Modders Use Leaked Source Code to Get GTA 5 Running on Switch

    1:21:55 - What Are Some Of Your Unknown Gaming Confessions?



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    • 2 hr 24 min
    What Are Your Worst Gaming Letdowns?

    What Are Your Worst Gaming Letdowns?

    Being video game podcast hosts it's safe to assume that gaming has given us endless, memorable moments and entertainment. With that said it's about time that we shine a spotlight on some of the worst gaming letdowns that we've experienced since we've started gaming!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-308: What Are Your Worst Gaming Letdowns?

    00:00 - Intro

    01:30 - Games Played Discussion - Aragami 2, Helldivers 2

    08:30 - Choc played Tekken 8 Ranked, FF VII Rebirth

    16:50 - Turb & Stal played Unicorn Overlord, God of War: Ragnorok

    25:42 - Stikz played Tekken 8 Story Mode, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Asura The Striker

    36:40 - Al played Blasphemous 2, Pepper Grinder

    39:33 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Mother Russia Bleeds

    43:40 - Ubisoft is stripping people's licenses for The Crew weeks after its shutdown

    49:40- Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For April 17th 2024

    1:15:40 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 finds its Shadow actor in John Wick star Keanu Reeves

    1:23:20 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:26:30 - What Are Your Worst Gaming Letdowns?



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    • 2 hr 51 min
    Help Us Organize Our Endless Video Game Backlogs!

    Help Us Organize Our Endless Video Game Backlogs!

    Our lists of yet-to-play games have become so ridiculously huge that we figured it was time to ask each other, the Levelheads and even new viewers/listeners for guidance in establishing some much needed order to our out-of-control and seemingly never-ending collection of should've-already-played-games-but-haven't backlogs!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-307: Help Us Organize Our Endless Video Game Backlogs!

    00:00 - Intro

    01:15 - Games Played Discussion

    36:02 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Spider Heck

    39:32 - The Most Iconic Video Game Character of All Time

    49:35 - Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators

    55:41 - Forget Everything You Know About Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time Remake

    1:02:08 - “UnlockSwitch” claim they have reverse engineered the MIG Switch and have a clone under way

    1:06:37 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:08:41 - Help Us Organize Our Endless Video Game Backlogs!



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    • 2 hr 51 min
    What Are Your Favorite Non-Silent Gaming Protagonists?

    What Are Your Favorite Non-Silent Gaming Protagonists?

    In an effort to celebrate deep characterization in games with well written dialog, we list our favorite and quite possibly gaming's best non-silent video game protagonists!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-306: What Are Our Favorite Non-Silent Gaming Protagonists?

    00:00 - Intro

    01:37 - Games Played Discussion - Co-op/VS - Mario Kart 8, Aragami 2

    10:44 - Choc's Picks - Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

    23:00 - Al's Picks - Blashphemous 2, Thunder Ray, Tales of Kenzera: Zau

    28:50 - Turbo's Picks - Meta Quest 3 Experience: Fruit Ninja, Richie's Plank Experience; God of War: Ragnarok

    34:40 - Stikz Picks - Anno: Mutationem, Air Twister, Stellar Blade

    44:19 - Stal's Picks - Unicorn Overlord

    52:14 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Code of Princess

    56:22 - Retro gaming is the only thing I enjoy about video games now

    1:03:37 - Devs Reportedly Question Why PS5 Pro Is Happening

    1:08:19 - Xbox boss Phil Spencer says multiplatform ‘brand pivot’ partly driven by Gen Z habits

    1:13:43 - RESIDENT EVIL 9 POSSIBLY GOING OPEN WORLD, IT’S CLAIMED

    1:22:19 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:25:34 - What Are Your Favorite Non-Silent Gaming Protagonists?

    2:06:10 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement!



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    • 2 hr 11 min

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