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. 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?

  2. 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

  3. 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!

  4. 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?

  5. Aug 14

    Does the Perfect Game Exist?

    Is there really such a thing as a perfect video game? In this episode, we debate what it actually takes for a game to earn that label, whether a 10/10 score should mean flawless, and how much personal taste factors into the equation. Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-393: Does the Perfect Game Exist? 00:00 - Intro 03:03 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - OlliOlli World 06:38 - Does the Perfect Game Exist? 1:20:05 - Take-Two Boss Defends No Disc Version of GTA 6, Equates Physical Releases to Vinyl Records & a GTA6 Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix 1:24:38 - Xbox Project Helix Offers Complete Backward Compatibility 1:28:24 - Xbox cut thousands of jobs, but a bigger threat to game development may be happening lower down the ladder & Turkey's AI dilemma is a perfect example 1:33:20 - 7 classic JRPGs that are so good they never need a remake 1:36:44 - Al played Anomaly Agent 1:38:39 - Stal played Fire Emblem Path of Radiance 1:40:20 - Stikz played Nervous Brickdown 1:42:07 - Turb played Devil May Cry 5 1:44:01 - Choc played Halo Campaign Evolved, Gears E-Day, Marvel Tokkon 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

    Does the Perfect Game Exist?

  6. Aug 6

    Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars?

    We discuss whether there is room for a new game console manufacturer and examine the chances of whether Sega, Apple, Samsung, Panasonic, and other companies would have competing against PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC gaming. We also debate what a new platform would need to offer, which company has the strongest chance, and whether gamers would actually support another console. Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-392: Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars? 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Neon White 06:57 - Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars? 56:42 - Sony doubles down on axing physical game discs 1:00:21 - Gears of War: E-Day devs are embracing 'old-school' multiplayer in 2026 1:03:30 - Xbox disc-to-digital program confirms retro 360 era catalog release window 1:06:40 - Dave Bautista in Talks to Join God of War TV Series as Kratos 1:10:35 - Al played Rhythm Heaven Groove 1:14:28 - Stal played Fire Emblem Path of Radiance 1:17:02 - Stikz played Saros 1:21:36 - Turb played Star Fox 1:24:40 - Choc played Halo Campaign Evolved 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

    Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars?

  7. Aug 1

    These Are The Very Best Co-Op Games on the 8-Bit NES!

    This week, we revisit the Nintendo Entertainment System to discuss the best co-op games that made sharing the couch, coordinating attacks, and occasionally sabotaging Player 2 unforgettable! Special shoutout to @Massproduc3 for suggesting this week’s main topic! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-391: These Are The Very Best Co-Op Games on the 8-Bit NES! 00:00 - Intro 02:27 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Stray 05:20 - Best Co-Op Games on NES 1:03:15 - Xbox Is Putting Ads Before Games, And It Feels Gross 1:08:18 - After 15 Years, Resident Evil 5 Has Finally Been Dethroned as The Series' Best-Selling Game 1:12:30 - Sega Won’t Ditch Physical Media, But Says Digital Expansion Is Vital 1:17:13 - Al played Rhythm Heaven Saga 1:21:26 - Stal played Fire Emblem Path of Radiance 1:24:48 - Stikz played Thimblewead park 1:30:08 - Turb played Resident Evil Requiem 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

    These Are The Very Best Co-Op Games on the 8-Bit NES!

  8. Jul 27

    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!
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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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