The Level 857 Video Game Podcast

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The Level 857 Video Game Podcast is a gaming podcast hosted by a crew of five, lifelong friends who come together weekly to 1) discuss the latest video game news/developments, 2) put a spotlight on indie game gems and 3) give recommendations for recently played games, spanning retro to current platform offerings from Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, Xbox, PC gaming to just about everything else in between. So sit back and join us for drinks as we talk with fellow YouTubers, game developers, streamers and contributors from all corners of the industry during our live, interactive, weekly episodes!

  1. 2d ago

    Vice: Magic City Mayhem — Behind the Scenes w/ Jurassic Sunset Games!

    Matt Schulz - Owner and Executive Producer of indie dev/pub, Jurassic Sunset Games, drops in to discuss the studio’s latest upcoming project, Vice: Magic City Mayhem! We talk with Matt about the game’s development, the creative vision behind Jurassic Sunset Games and what players can expect as the project moves toward release! Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a top-down, retro action-adventure indie game which combines immersive exploration and puzzle solving elements inspired by the Zelda series mixed with dark humor and outrageous storylines inspired by GTA Vice City! Vice: Magic City Mayhem is slated for release in 2026 on most major platforms so download the demo on Steam now and add it to your wishlist below: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2972820/Vice_Magic_City_Mayhem/ https://jurassicsunsetgames.com/# https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10019299 https://store.epicgames.com/p/vice-magic-city-mayhem-4ae1ae The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-401 | Vice: Magic City Mayhem — Behind the Scenes with Jurassic Sunset Games! 0:00 - Intro 2:14 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Axiom Verge 4:36 - Inside Vice Magic City Mayhem with Jurassic Sunset Games 1:34:35 - Games Played Discussion 1:34:51 - Stikz played Vice Magic City Mayhem 1:35:14 - Al played Jitsu Squad 1:37:46 - Choc played Gears of War: E-Day 1:46:24 - Stal played Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave If you enjoyed the show, we'd be grateful for any support below: (1) Share this podcast with friends and family (2) Rate/Review us wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on YouTube or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get Levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer/co-op gaming channel and hit the notification bell: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout-out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Vice: Magic City Mayhem — Behind the Scenes w/ Jurassic Sunset Games!

  2. Oct 4

    400 Episodes & 10 Years of The Level 857 Video Game Podcast!

    We’re celebrating 10 years of Level 857 and our 400th podcast episode by looking back at the journey that brought us here. Join us as we react to a special retrospective montage filled with memorable moments, milestones, laughs, and highlights from the past decade. The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-400: 400 Episodes & 10 Years of The Level 857 Video Game Podcast! 0:00 - Intro 3:41 - Indie Game of the Week - Slipstream 6:16 - Celebrating 10 Years and 400 Episodes 58:25 - Games Played Discussion - Mad King Redemption 1:07:00 - Al played Denshattack, Noir Bloom, Control Resident 1:15:58 - Stal played Fortune’s Weave 1:23:38 - Stikz played Castlevania Belmont’s Curse 1:28:57 - Turb played Final Fantasy Resonance If you enjoyed the show, we'd be grateful for any show of support below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us where ever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on Youtube or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    400 Episodes & 10 Years of The Level 857 Video Game Podcast!

  3. Sep 26

    Can You Still Trust Video Game Reviews?

    Can you still trust video game reviews, or has the line between honest criticism, hype, sponsorships, and online outrage become too blurred? In this episode, we break down how professional critics, influencers, user reviews, review scores, embargoes, early access, and review bombing can all shape the way a game is perceived before you ever play it. Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-399: Can You Still Trust Video Game Reviews? 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - Indie Game of the Week - LIMBO 5:20 - Can You Still Trust Video Game Reviews? 57:26 - US gamers forced to cancel PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox subscriptions as costs climb 1:03:16 - Activision to take over Halo series as more Microsoft layoffs hit Halo Studios and others 1:06:42 - Final Fantasy VII Revelation Includes Auto Level-Up Option For Players Who Skip Side Quests 1:13:05 - Games Played Discussion - Orbitals 1:17:19 - Stal played Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave 1:23:24 - Stikz & Choc played Marvel's Wolverine If you enjoyed the show, we'd be grateful for any show of support below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us where ever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on Youtube or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Can You Still Trust Video Game Reviews?

  4. Sep 20

    Are These Games Actually Worth Your Time?

    This week, we’re taking a closer look at the games we’ve been playing and recently completed to answer one question: Are they actually worth your time? We’ll break down what we liked, what we didn’t, what kept us invested, and whether we’d ultimately recommend each game or tell you to pass. Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-398: Are These Games Actually Worth Your Time? 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Inside 6:20 - Are These Games Actually Worth Your Time? 13:53 - Blasphemous 2 Third Sin DLC 34:57 - Anomaly President 39:27 - Forza Horizon 44:21 - Resident Evil Requiem 53:02 - Mind Over Magnet 54:37: Midnight Fight Express 57:46 - Marvel's Wolverine 1:14:00 - Terminator 2D: No Fate 1:20:24 - Ember Knights 1:26:29 - General Practice 1:29:03 - Street Fighter 6 1:31:34 - Super Tetris (Sega Master System) 1:33:18 - Dead or Alive 2 1:35:29 - Screamers 1:41:11 - Slash Zero If you enjoyed the show, we'd be grateful for any show of support below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us where ever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on Youtube or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Are These Games Actually Worth Your Time?

  5. Sep 11

    Big reveals came from Nintendo, PlayStation & Konami: Who did it best?

    Nintendo, PlayStation and Konami all dropped major announcements, so this week we're breaking down the biggest reveals from all three showcases! We dive into the latest Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State of Play and Konami Press Start, including the newly revealed. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and determine which reveals have us most excited! The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-397: Big reveals came from Nintendo, PlayStation & Konami: Who did it best? 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Lies of P 6:07 - Big reveals came from Nintendo, PlayStation & Konami: Who did it best? 6:59 - Konami Press Start rundown 17:02 - PlayStation State of Play impressions 48:19 - The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake Nintendo Direct reactions 59:20 - Nintendo Direct 9.9.26 thoughts If you enjoyed the show, we'd be grateful for any show of support below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us where ever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on Youtube or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Big reveals came from Nintendo, PlayStation & Konami: Who did it best?

  6. Sep 4

    Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals + GTA VI Reaction

    We break down the best reveals, biggest announcements, and standout games from the rest of Gamescom 2026 before reacting to the latest Grand Theft Auto VI news and what Rockstar’s highly anticipated release could mean for the gaming industry at large? The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-396 | Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals + GTA VI Reaction 0:00 - Intro 2:02 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Pizza Tower 7:20 - Mario on Sega master system 8:53 - X-Men 97 costumes coming to Marvel Rivals 10:46 - PlayStation debuts live TV 12:15 - Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals 44:58 - GTA VI Reaction 1:05:48 - Castlevania appears to be getting a reboot 1:10:08 - State of Decay 3 in good shape despite Xbox upheaval 1:13:17 - Sonic Team head talks possibility of Sonic Mania 2 1:16:40 - Xbox boss confirms next gen Project Helix is more than one console 1:20:56 - Al played Anomaly President, Midnight Fight Express 1:23:59 - Stal played Aggelos, Street Fighter 6 1:28:07 - Stikz played Resident Evil Requiem 1:31:32 - Turb played Onimusha Way of the Sword 1:34:03 - Choc played Forza, Marvel Rivals If you enjoyed the show, we'd be grateful for any show of support below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us where ever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on Youtube or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals + GTA VI Reaction

  7. Aug 28

    Gamescom 2026 came out swinging on opening night!

    Gamescom 2026 is underway! We break down the biggest Opening Night Live reveals, share what impressed us most, and discuss what we still hope to see before the event wraps up. The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-395: Gamescom 2026 came out swinging on opening night! 00:00 - Intro 1:29 - Indie Game of the Week: Sea of Stars 7:55 - Gamescom 2026: Opening Night Reveals 1:02:32 - Golden Axe: First Look at the New Animated Series Based on the Classic SEGA Game 1:06:21 - 2XKO Active Development Will End in December 2026 1:11:07 - Stal played Aggelos 1:13:58 - Stikz played Resident Evil Requiem, Street Fighter 2 Prime 1:17:29 - Turb played Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo 1:20:06 - Al played Anomaly President If you enjoyed the show, we'd be grateful for any show of support below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us where ever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on Youtube, Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Gamescom 2026 came out swinging on opening night!

  8. Aug 21

    Are AAA Games Getting Too Big for Their Own Good?

    Are AAA games getting too big for their own good? We discuss ballooning budgets, longer development cycles, massive teams, cutting-edge graphics, monetization, and whether the modern AAA model has become unsustainable. Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-394: Are AAA Games Getting Too Big for Their Own Good? 00:00 - Intro 1:40 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Vampire Survivors 7:38 - Are AAA Games Getting Too Big for Their Own Good? 1:09:45 - Aspyr Promises More Lord Of The Rings Revivals In The Future 1:13:54 - The Simpsons: Hit & Run is coming back, according to Matt Groening 1:17:22 - Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: ‘All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs’ 1:22:21 - Al played Anomaly President 1:24:52 - Stal played Aggelos 1:27:30 - Stikz played Geometry Wars Galaxy 1:29:49 - Turb played Resident Evil Requiem 1:33:48 - Choc played Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, doing anything below goes a long way: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us where ever you get your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on Youtube, Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Get levelheaded merch here: https://level857-shop.fourthwall.com/ (5) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L., DaBagel69 (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Are AAA Games Getting Too Big for Their Own Good?
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The Level 857 Video Game Podcast is a gaming podcast hosted by a crew of five, lifelong friends who come together weekly to 1) discuss the latest video game news/developments, 2) put a spotlight on indie game gems and 3) give recommendations for recently played games, spanning retro to current platform offerings from Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, Xbox, PC gaming to just about everything else in between. So sit back and join us for drinks as we talk with fellow YouTubers, game developers, streamers and contributors from all corners of the industry during our live, interactive, weekly episodes!

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