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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 fellow YouTubers, game developers, and other video game industry contributors!

The format for this podcast is separated into three parts: Current games played, news story reactions, and main topic discussion! 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 fellow YouTubers, game developers, and other video game industry contributors!

The format for this podcast is separated into three parts: Current games played, news story reactions, and main topic discussion! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857/support

    Are Long Development Times Killing Gaming? w/ EPN's Victor Lucas!

    Are Long Development Times Killing Gaming? w/ EPN's Victor Lucas!

    While the video games industry continues to grow at a healthy pace, it's also recently been plagued by massive layoffs and increasingly longer development times, especially for triple AAA blockbuster titles. In this podcast, we are joined once again by video game, television media legend, Victor Lucas, to discuss whether increasingly longer development times are hurting the games industry in the long term?

    Victor Lucas is a much respected, video game television media pioneer and creator/executive producer/co-host of the Electric Playground Network which is home to a variety of content ranging from The Rundown, EP Daily, Reviews on the Run, The Rock and Raygun Awards, Vic's Basement and more! Vic's decades long experience and large footprint within this industry has solidified a permanent spot that ranks him highly among the most honest and trusted voices in the video games media space!

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

    https://www.youtube.com/@EPN

    https://twitter.com/Victor_Lucas

    https://twitter.com/EPDailyTV

    https://t.co/RwffDWPsAV

    https://instagram.com/Batwing

    https://facebook.com/ReviewsOnTheRun

    https://twitter.com/ReviewsOnTheRun

    https://facebook.com/VictorLucasFanPage



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-304: Are Long Development Times Killing Gaming? w/ EPN's Victor Lucas!

    00:00 - Intro

    09:00 - Are Long Development Times Killing Gaming? w/ EPN's Victor Lucas!

    1:28:16 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:32:45 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Conan Chop Chop

    1:37:40 - LEGO Mario Kart Sets Announced for 2025 in Celebration of Mario Day 2024

    1:47:45 - Warner Bros.’ MultiVersus Finally Has a Re-Release Date

    1:55:23 - Street Fighter 6's next playable character Akuma revealed in new trailer

    1:59:56 - SPIDER-MAN: THE GREAT WEB TRAILER LEAKED ONLINE

    2:04:00 - Games Played Discussion



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    • 2 hr 44 min
    We Talk Contra Operation Galuga w/ Wayforward Director Tomm Hulett!

    We Talk Contra Operation Galuga w/ Wayforward Director Tomm Hulett!

    Tomm Hulett, the visionary Game Director and Producer at Wayforward, drops in for a Q&A discussion interview, where he shares some of his experience, knowledge and insight as he reveals all the reasons why hungry Contra fans should be excited and well prepared. Why? Because we're gonna get served a side-scrolling, shooter-smorgasbord when the studio's latest project, Contra: Operation Galuga drops on March 12!

    Contra: Operation Galuga is a 2 to 4 players co-op, run and gun reimagining of the first Contra and represents a reboot for the franchise with added new characters and exciting gameplay features! With Wayforward's 30 years of proven excellence combined with Tomm's personal experience (which includes the development of Contra 4) it's no surprise why Konami handpicked them to ensure the Contra IP is properly revived for this modern era of gaming!

    To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from Tomm and Wayforward, check out the links below:

    https://twitter.com/Hypnocrite

    https://wayforward.com/

    https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-303: We Talk Contra Operation Galuga With Wayforward Director Tomm Hulett!

    00:00 - Intro

    01:43 - We Talk Contra Operation Galuga With Wayforward Director Tomm Hulett!

    1:20:43 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:26:40 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Blasphemous 1 & 2

    1:32:33 - Respawn's Star Wars FPS Is Canceled, But Work on Next Jedi Game, Black Panther and Iron Man Will Continue

    1:38:47 - Fans Rebuild Two Forgotten F-Zero SNES Games Previously Lost To Time

    1:43:57 - Hacker behind GTA 6 leak will be confined to "a secure hospital for life" due to his "intent to return to cybercrime as soon as possible"

    1:47:34 - Switch emulator Yuzu is dead: abruptly settles lawsuit with Nintendo for $2.4 million in an enormous blow to console emulation

    1:55:11 - Games Played Discussion

    2:27:23 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement



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    • 2 hr 31 min
    Which Delivers The Better Gaming Experience: Handhelds or Consoles?

    Which Delivers The Better Gaming Experience: Handhelds or Consoles?

    We explore the dynamic rivalry between the convenience of handheld gaming devices and the robust power of traditional consoles. Our discussions delve into technology advancements, diverse game libraries, and user experiences to uncover which platform delivers the ultimate gaming adventure!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-302: Which Delivers The Better Gaming Experience: Handhelds or Consoles?

    00:00 - Intro

    01:29 - Games Played Discussion

    56:49 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Infernax

    1:03:01 - Console gaming is dying because of Xbox and PS5

    1:15:59 - Jet Set Radio Reboot Will Reportedly Feature Gameplay Inspired by Fortnite

    1:21:35 - Multiversus Happy Meal Appears On Maccas Website, Release Date Imminent?

    1:25:09 - Sony Reportedly Cancels Twisted Metal Live-Service Game as Part of Mass Layoffs

    1:29:10 - Nintendo is suing the creators of Switch emulator Yuzu

    1:39:44 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:44:26 - Which Reigns Supreme: Handhelds or Consoles?



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    • 2 hr 26 min
    What Are Your Favorite Video Game Sequels?

    What Are Your Favorite Video Game Sequels?

    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of video gaming to share and discuss our all-time favorite video game sequels -- right after we react to the latest gaming news stories and share the games we're currently playing!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-301: What Are Your Favorite Video Game Sequels?

    00:00 - Intro

    03:43 - Games Played Discussion

    1:00:27 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Huntdown

    1:05:12 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:09:04 - The Nintendo Switch 2 will now reportedly arrive in 2025 instead of 2024

    1:16:49 - Star Wars Mandalorian Video Game Reportedly in the Works at Respawn

    1:20:21 - Microsoft’s gaming chief on Xbox games coming to PS5, next-gen hardware, and more

    1:31:30 - Bandai Namco cancel at least five games, target future “emphasis on quality”

    1:35:57 - RetroMania Wrestling update out now, patch notes

    1:38:40 - Nintendo Direct February 2024: Everything Announced

    2:00:08 - What Are Your Favorite Video Game Sequels?



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    • 2 hr 47 min
    Honoring 300 Episodes of Laughs and Unforgettable Moments!

    Honoring 300 Episodes of Laughs and Unforgettable Moments!

    Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone as we reach 300 episodes filled with laughter, heartwarming stories, and unforgettable moments. This special episode is a tribute to the incredible journey we've shared, reminiscing on the joyous memories and the community that has made it all possible --- After that we react to the latest gaming news stories, reveal the indie game of the week and share the games we're currently playing!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-300: Honoring 300 Episodes of Laughs and Unforgettable Moments!

    00:00 - Intro

    05:37 - Games Played Discussion

    50:45 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Overcooked 1 & 2

    56:45 - Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly have digital and physical backward compatibility, plus "enhanced" older games

    https://flip.it/cJ-3Yk

    1:03:45 - Xbox's 'Vision for the Future' Set for Thursday With Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty https://ign.com/articles/xboxs-vision-for-the-future-schedule

    1:06:50 - Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment Reportedly the First Two Xbox Games to Launch on Rival Consoles

    https://ign.com/articles/hi-fi-rush-and-pentiment-reportedly-the-first-two-xbox-games-to-launch-on-rival-consoles

    1:19:18 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:22:26 - Honoring 300 Episodes of Laughs and Unforgettable Moments!



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    • 2 hr 19 min
    What Treasures Lie Within Our Game Collections?

    What Treasures Lie Within Our Game Collections?

    We talk about games all the time but now it's time to show off some of the prized possessions buried within our individual video game collections --- right after we react to the latest gaming news stories, put a spotlight on the Indie Game of the Week and share the games we're currently playing!



    Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-299: What Treasures Lie Within Our Game Collections?

    00:00 - Intro

    01:59 - Games Played Discussion

    40:55 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Unruly Heroes

    47:55 - Neil Druckmann Teases 'Concept' for The Last of Us Part 3: 'There's Probably One More Chapter to This Story'

    56:24 - Watch out Switch 2 — Sony could finally be making a new PlayStation handheld

    1:01:00 - Xbox games coming to PlayStation is fine, but it’s the future of Xbox consoles I’m worried about

    1:09:50 - Xbox 'vision for the future' could include handheld gaming and an end to console exclusives

    1:18:00 - Capcom Asks Players If They Want Sequels to Okami, Dead Rising, Mega Man, and More

    1:27:00 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

    1:30:00 - What Treasures Lie Within Our Game Collections?

    2:44:20 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement!



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    • 2 hr 50 min

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