Normandy FM

Normandy FM
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Eric Van Allen and Kenneth Shepard come together for a multi-part video game retrospective podcast. Normandy FM does episodic analysis of video games, starting with Bioware's Mass Effect series, going on to discuss other genres and studios. Tune in to the discussion and join in by playing along with us! Mass Effect | 51 Eps. Dragon Age | 47 Eps. Jade Empire | 5 Eps. The Last of Us | 16 Eps. Final Fantasy X | 23 Eps. Cyberpunk 2077 | 15 Eps. Nier | 26 EPs. Dragon Age: The Veilguard | Ongoing Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Kenneth: @shepardcdr

  1. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Episode 1: Take Me Back To Eden

    12/04/2025

    Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Episode 1: Take Me Back To Eden

    After five years, we're heading back to Thedas. In the first episode of our feature-length Dragon Age: The Veilguard retrospective, we're sorting through a ton of conflicting feelings. We talk about the RPG's reported development struggles, getting used to being in Rook's shoes, our feelings on the series' hard pivot into an action RPG, and much, much more. Today is Dragon Age Day, so we're uploading this episode a little earlier than planned. We'll be picking up our regular biweekly cadence at the beginning of 2026, and if you want early access to episodes, you can get them by becoming a patron. http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr

    3h 25m
  2. BioBit: "Future"

    11/12/2025

    BioBit: "Future"

    Happy N7 Day? This year BioWare showed some concept art of angry Krogan and not much else. We talk about what we do and don't know about Mass Effect 5, as well as talk a little bit about the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard season. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr

    47 min
  3. Nier Finale: [Z-A]

    10/29/2025

    Nier Finale: [Z-A]

    After a few delays and breaks in between, we are finally at the Nier finale. In this episode, Eric gives Ken a crash course in all the extended Nier universe and we try and come to a conclusion as to what it all means. If you want to follow along, here's Eric's presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/161hdqsQAW6lr5TDVpxoGvwivXFbKLQaev3EBAyjk1PQ/edit?slide=id.g39da7802510_1_0#slide=id.g39da7802510_1_0 Enjoy the show! We'll see you back in Thedas when we start Dragon Age: The Veilguard in the new year. Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr

    1h 43m
  4. Nier Replicant, Episode 14: Memor[y] feat. Michael Higham

    10/01/2025

    Nier Replicant, Episode 14: Memor[y] feat. Michael Higham

    Remember how we said Nier Replicant had a new ending added to it? We decided to save it for the last. Well, almost. We still have the external media episode after this. Michael Higham returns for the final gameplay episode of our Nier season in which we go back and play Replicant's Ending E, discuss how it connects both Nier games in new surprising ways, and lament once again that we didn't get to play as Kaine before. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Michael: @brazyazn

    1h 38m
  5. Nier Automata, Episode 11: Omnes Una Manet No[x]

    09/17/2025

    Nier Automata, Episode 11: Omnes Una Manet No[x]

    All roads lead to Ending E. In our Nier Automata finale we talk about the final endings, Devola and Popola's big hero moment, and prepare to go back to Nier Replicant for one final showdown. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr

    1h 25m
  6. Nier Automata, Episode 10: [W]ish You Were Here

    09/03/2025

    Nier Automata, Episode 10: [W]ish You Were Here

    Before we head to the end of Nier Automata, we have to go check up on an old friend. It's the Emil episode as we talk about the game's secret boss and all it implies about the state of the world. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr

    50 min
  7. Nier Automata, Episode 9: [V]iolent Ends feat. Diego Argüello

    08/20/2025

    Nier Automata, Episode 9: [V]iolent Ends feat. Diego Argüello

    It is getting worse for our android heroes as we keep going through Route C. Diego Argüello returns to talk about A2 learning to care and 9S falling into madness. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Diego: @diegoarguello

    1h 45m
  8. Nier Automata, Episode 8: Confl[u]ence of Worlds feat. Natalie Checo

    08/06/2025

    Nier Automata, Episode 8: Confl[u]ence of Worlds feat. Natalie Checo

    The reigning guest champ Natalie Checo returns after a long hiatus as we talk about the beginning of Nier Automata's Route C. We talk about passing the torch to the final playable character, unpack the surprisingly timely themes of Automata, and somehow find a way to talk about KPop Demon Hunters. Enjoy the show! Become a Normandy FM patron: http://patreon.com/normandyfm Follow us on Bluesky: Normandy FM: @normandyfm Eric: @seamoosi Ken: @shepardcdr Natalie: @heartimecia

    1h 19m
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Eric Van Allen and Kenneth Shepard come together for a multi-part video game retrospective podcast. Normandy FM does episodic analysis of video games, starting with Bioware's Mass Effect series, going on to discuss other genres and studios. Tune in to the discussion and join in by playing along with us! Mass Effect | 51 Eps. Dragon Age | 47 Eps. Jade Empire | 5 Eps. The Last of Us | 16 Eps. Final Fantasy X | 23 Eps. Cyberpunk 2077 | 15 Eps. Nier | 26 EPs. Dragon Age: The Veilguard | Ongoing Twitter: Normandy FM: @normandyfmshow Eric: @seamoosi Kenneth: @shepardcdr

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  • Creator
    Normandy FM
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    221
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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