The Level 857 Video Game Podcast

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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!

  1. 2h ago

    Games You Beat as a Kid but Probably Can’t Beat Now!

    We revisit the games that felt manageable when we were younger but seem nearly impossible to beat now! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-390: Games You Beat as a Kid but Probably Can’t Beat Now! 00:00 - Intro 1:35 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - SIFU 5:14 - Games You Beat as a Kid but Can’t Beat Now 1:16:35 - God Of War To Recast Lead Kratos After Ryan Hurst Suffers Injury On Set Of Prime Video Series 1:21:03 - GameStop CEO Says Games Are “Irrelevant” To Company Revenue 1:25:20 - Square Enix Once Again Skips Switch 2 Upgrade Path For Octopath Traveler Collection 1:30:28 - Games Played Discussion 1:30:39 - Al played Resident Evil Requiem 1:31:42 - Stal played Blasphemus The Third Sin DLC 1:34:48 - Stikz played Zeno Tilt 1:38:35 - Turb played Fire Emblem Three Houses 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. (6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    Games You Beat as a Kid but Probably Can’t Beat Now!

  2. Jul 17

    Is this the end of Gaming's Golden Age?

    With rising prices, studio closures, mass layoffs, declining console sales, and a growing frustration from players, it makes you wonder: Is this truly the end of Gaming's Golden Age? Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-389 - Is this the end of Gaming's Golden Age?🔥 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Solar Ash 05:33 - Is this the end of Gaming's Golden Age? 1:14:39 - Games Played Discussion 1:15:13 - Stal played Shining Force 3 1:17:55 - Stikz played Resident Evil Requiem 1:21:34 - Turb played Star Fox 2026 1:24:23 - Choc played Marvel Rivals 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/ ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L.

    Is this the end of Gaming's Golden Age?

  3. Jul 17

    We’re Back! Catching Up On Everything We Missed!

    After a 5-month break, we return with a bombastic, leveled-up podcast experience and kick it off with our favorite announcements that came out of Summer Game Fest, Sony's latest State of Play, the Xbox Games Showcase and 6.9.26's Nintendo Direct!! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-388 - We’re Back! Catching Up On Everything We Missed 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Bloodroots 05:39 - Main Topic If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on either Youtube, Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) 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. (5) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5

    We’re Back! Catching Up On Everything We Missed!

  4. 12/22/2025

    What’s Next for Gaming? The Time Has Come For 2026 Predictions!

    We’re looking ahead to the future of gaming! In this episode, we share our bold predictions for what 2026 might bring across Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, the industry and beyond! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-387: What’s Next for Gaming? The Time Has Come For 2026 Predictions! 00:00 - Intro 03:16 - Al played Terminator 2D No Fate 07:56 - Choc played Marvel Rivals, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 15:11 - Turb played Ace Attorney Investigations, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection 1&2 21:28 - Stikz played Ninja Gaiden 4 28:38 - Stal played Absolum 29:46 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Celeste 41:50 - Talking Point: With Expedition 33 Winning Best Indie Game, What Does 'Indie' Mean to You? 49:08 - Xbox U.S. Console Unit Sales Just Reached an All-Time November Low 49:50 - Larian publishing lead says Divinity dev is not "the ideal target" for your AI outrage 57:09 - What’s Next for Gaming? The Time Has Come For 2026 Predictions! P1 1:24:02 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:25:23 - What’s Next for Gaming? The Time Has Come For 2026 Predictions! P2 If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on either Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) 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.

    What’s Next for Gaming? The Time Has Come For 2026 Predictions!

  5. 12/14/2025

    Chillin and Chattin!

    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-386: Chillin and Chattin! - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - The Messenger - Netflix Considers Warner Bros. Games To Be Pretty Much Worthless - Skyrim’s Nintendo Switch 2 Port Faces Backlash From Fans - Games Played Discussion - Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Neon Inferno - - Choc played Marvel Rivals, Claire Obscure Expedition 33 - Stal played Claire Obscure Expedition 33 - Turb played Metroid Prime 4, Sonic Racing Crossworlds - Stikz played Ninja Gaiden 4 If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on either Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) 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.

    Chillin and Chattin!

  6. 12/07/2025

    Our Shocking Predictions for the 2025 Game Awards!

    We break down our picks and predictions for each major category at the 2025 Game Awards! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-385: Our Shocking Predictions for the 2025 Game Awards! 00:00 - Intro 02:41- Games Played Discussion - Absolum, Double Dragon Revive 10:20 - Stal played Claire Obscure Expedition 33, Marvel Cosmic Invasion 19:58 - Al played Assassins Creed Shadow 22:53 - Choc played Street Fighter 6, Ninja Gaiden 4, Marvel Rivals 28:30 - Turb played Final Fantasy Tactics, Octopath Traveler 0 35:58 - Stikz played Burnout Revenge, Guitaroo man 44:48 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - My Friend Pedro 49:14 - Xbox Partner Preview | November 2025: Everything Announced From Our Amazing Partners 1:21:05 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:23:21 - Our Shocking Predictions for the 2025 Game Awards! 2:37:05 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on either Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) 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.

    Our Shocking Predictions for the 2025 Game Awards!

  7. 12/01/2025

    Our Ultimate Ranked 8-Bit NES Capcom Game Tier List!

    We’re revisiting the golden age of 8-bit gaming to rank Capcom’s entire NES lineup! From timeless hits to forgotten experiments, we’re debating which classics still hold up and which fall short in our ultimate tier list showdown! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-384: Our Ultimate Ranked 8-Bit NES Capcom Game Tier List! 00:00 - Intro 03:04 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Katana Zero 05:53 - Our Ultimate Ranked 8-Bit NES Capcom Game Tier List! If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on either Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) 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.

    Our Ultimate Ranked 8-Bit NES Capcom Game Tier List!

  8. 11/24/2025

    Fan Games vs. Official Releases: Who Did It Better?

    We dive into the exciting world of video game creativity as we compare fan-made passion projects to official developer releases! From community-driven remakes and inspired reimaginings to big-budget sequels and reboots, we explore which ones capture the true spirit of gaming. Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-383: Fan Games vs. Official Releases: Who Did It Better? 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Games Played Discussion - Absolum 06:58 - Al played Claire Obscure Expedition 33, Luminous 13:29 - Choc played Street Fighter 6, Marvel Rivals 20:52- Turb played Donkey Kong (Game Boy), Final Fantasy Tactics 27:30 - Stikz played Ninja Gaiden 4, Ridge Racer (PSP) 35:27 - Stal played Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Vernal Edge, Dark Deity 46:13 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Cyber Shadow 49:42 - Survey reveals more players in the US and UK prefer single-player games over multiplayer 56:44 - Rumor: Rockstar Could Be Considering Switch 2 Port of GTA 6 1:01:09 - The first official photos from The Legend of Zelda live-action movie have been published 1:10:45 - Valve Claims Steam Machine Outperforms 70% of Current Gaming PCs 1:20:36 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:25:18 - Fan Games vs. Official Releases: Who Did It Better? If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on either Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) 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.

    Fan Games vs. Official Releases: Who Did It Better?
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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!

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