Level 857 - Video Game Podcast

We reflect on what the Sega Genesis means to us and how it made its mark in gaming history with memorable games and effective marketing strategies, right after we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest news gaming news tops! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-335: Sega Genesis: Sega Genesis: The Console That Made 'Blast Processing' ! 00:00 - Intro 04:28 - Games Played Discussion - Multiversus, Aragami 2, Curse of the Sea Rats, Vengence Hunters 19:13 - Choc played Smash Ultimate, Guilty Gear Strive, Street Fighter 6, Sifu, 25:14 - Al played Arkham Origins, Entropy Center, Metal Slug Tactics, Tetris Forever 32:16 - Turb played God of War Ragnarok, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Marvel Midnight Suns, Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed DLC, Marvel Spider-man 2 37:55 - Stikz played Clocktower Rewind, Astrobot 44:46 - Stal played Blasphemous 2 DLC, Eiyuden Chronicles 57:45 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Gal Guardians 1:03:36 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:10:07 - Sega Says a New Virtua

We go behind the beats with Mega Ran, diving deep into his journey as an artist, his inspirations, and what it takes to blend gaming culture with hip-hop! Join us for an exclusive Q&A discussion interview where we explore his creative process, upcoming projects, influences and the impact of his music on the gaming community. Mega Ran is a father, husband, hero, DJ, author, former teacher and now full-time indie hip-hop artist who has successfully blended his unique style of rap with comics, video games and pop culture to achieve Guinness Book of World Record status, touring around the world, as well as becoming the first indie hip-hop artist to partner with a triple AAA video game publisher (among many other feats)! To keep up-to-date with the latest developments with Mega Ran, check out his links below: www.youtube.com/@megaran www.megaran.com www.hellomerch.com/collections/mega-ran www.instagram.com/mega_ran www.patreon.com/megaran https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mCmDragybleJXqTqsOk5I?si=zsAACNTLRtuIT

Retro beat'em up connoisseur and YouTube content creator, Top Hat Gaming Man, returns for the 5th time to join us in discussion as we create the ultimate Double Dragon ranked tier list - listing the best and worst from what this classic, legendary beat'em series has to offer! (Disclaimer: Please excuse the slight audio distortion on Top Hat's mic) Top Hat Gaming Man is the very charismatic game historian and pro wrestling villian who has successfully merged his acquired showmanship with over 40 years of gaming knowledge to produce one of the fastest growing YouTube channels in the retro gaming community today! To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from Top Hat Gaming Man, check out his links below! https://www.youtube.com/@TopHatGamingManChannel https://www.twitter.com/tophatgamingman https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4432923 Check out Top Hat’s latest wrestling match here: https://youtu.be/BnHTCeRAQ44?si=y6HygyH6MG7RAhRO Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-333: Let's Rank The Best And Worst Double Dr

We dive into sequels that faced significant delays and long development cycles but ultimately lived up to the hype they generated! Join us as we explore why these games were worth the wait, discuss the latest gaming trends, and share our thoughts on the titles we've recently been playing! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-332: Which Delayed Sequels Lived Up To The Hype? 00:00 - Intro 02:31 - Games Played Discussion - TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, TMNT Splintered Fate 10:39 - Al played Batman Arkham Origins 11:53 - Choc played Tekken 8, Smash Ultimate 18:48 - Turb played Diablo 4, Marvel Spiderman 2 25:27 - Stal played 9 Years of Shadow, Multiversus 32:32 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Catastronauts 36:17 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed to February 2025 43:45 - Sega's Shinobi Is Getting a Film Adaptation From the Director of Extraction 52:05 - Sued Switch modchip seller denies claims, will seemingly take on Nintendo without a lawyer 58:30 - Ubisoft director blames gamers, says they've been exposed as 'no

We explore the movies that deserve their own video game adaptations, imagining epic gameplay possibilities while discussing how to fix past adaptation failures! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-331: What Movies Deserve Video Game Adaptations? 00:00 - Intro 01:37- Games Played Discussion - Pico Park 2, Abathor, Army of Two 40th Day, Infernax 19:38 - Al played Batman Arkham Origins, What the Car?, Iron Meat 26:55- Choc played The Punisher, Street Fighter 6, Batman Arkham Knight, Tekken 8, Halo Infinite 33:52 - Turb played Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, God of War Ragnarok 42:02 - Stikz played Black Myth Wukon, Peglin, WWE 2K24 54:19 - Stal played 9 Years of Shadow, Multiversus 1:06:04 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:12:34 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Untitled Goose Game 1:17:00 - PlayStation State of Play September 2024: Everything Announced 1:44:10 - PlayStation 5 Pro – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundIe Sold Out in Seconds — and Now Scalpers Are Selling It for Thou

We create the ultimate tier list for every classic arcade beat ‘em up that we can remember playing, ranking them from legendary masterpieces to forgettable timewasters! Join us as we break down the best brawlers, co-op classics, and hidden gems that shaped arcade history! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-330: Let's Rank Every Classic Arcade Beat Em' Up! 00:00 - Intro 04:11 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Redeemer 07:13 - Let's Rank Every Classic Arcade Beat Em' Up! 1:25:35 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:28:10 - Let's Rank Every Classic Arcade Beat Em' Up! Part 2 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) Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/Level857/ (4) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and

We dive into the games we've played games that have had best storylines and narratives that kept us hooked from start to finish! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-329: Games with the Best Storylines! 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Games Played Discussion - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Multiversus 05:54 - Choc played Marvel vs Capcom Collection, Forespoken 13:38 - Stal played Multiversus 21:21 - Al played Astrobot, Batman Arkham Origins, Yars Rising 31:48 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Box Boy + Box Girl! 36:09 - Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection For Switch Confirmed As "Code In Box" Release (Europe) 42:31 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Skip Campaign Early Access 45:49 - Sony Reportedly Finds Chip Manufacturer for PlayStation 6 50:03 - Power puff girls and Nubia arrive for season 3 pass of Multiversus 57:51 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 59:49 - Games with the Best Storylines! If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1)

We discuss the good, the bad, highs'n lows, pitfall failures and huge successes among live service games and determine what we hope will be its role and possible lasting impact on the gaming industry! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-328: Let's Discuss the Current State of Live Service Games! 00:00 - Intro 04:11 - Games Played Discussion - TMNT Splintered Fate, Helldivers 2 12:13 - Choc played Smash Ultimate, Forspoken, Tekken 8 25:41 - Stikz played Black Myth: Wukong 30:37 - Stal played Spiderman 2 39:23 - Al played Squirrel with a gun, Warhammer 30000 space, Astrobot 50:29 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Aragami 1 & 2 56:03 - First Gameplay Footage Of Crazy Taxi And Shinobi Reboots Leaks Online 1:00:22 - Astro Bot is 2024’s highest-rated standalone game so far, according to Metacritic 1:02:33 - Black Myth: Wukong Has Now Sold 18 Million Copies, Expansion Coming 1:05:54 - Sony Officially Reveals PS5 Pro During PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation 1:25:30 - Artist To Rockstar After $7,500 O

We run off a list of accessible titles that are responsible for introducing gaming to non-gamers and managed to hook'em long enough to transform them into either hardcore, niche, or casual gamers! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-327: Video Games That Hooked Non-Gamers! 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - Games Played Discussion - Abathor, Aragami 2, Multiversus, Manic Mechanic 17:50 - Choc played Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, Halo Infinite 28:06 - Al played Resident Evil 4, Berserk Boy, Buckshot Roulette 37:02 - Turb played Super Mario Odyssey, Nier Automata, Marvel Midnight Suns, Sonic Frontiers 44:37 - Stikz played Black Myth Wukong 49:57 - Stal played Spiderman 2 55:54 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Unsighted 59:45 - Two Transformers Games Are Confirmed From Microsoft Studios, And They May Be Announced Soon 1:07:33 - MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will release on Xbox One! 1:12:10 - Concord Is Suddenly Getting Pulled Offline With Sony Promising Full Refunds 1:23:44 - Break: Free Game G

Resident Evil aficionado Radical Reggie, joins us and our live chat audience to assist in constructing the ultimate Resident Evil ranked game tier list known to man and woman! Radical Reggie's a renowned and well respected YouTube Gaming content creator, avid retro game collector, and former army vet, who's success has taken him from commercials to starring in his very own video game! In addition to sharing a background arena with us in Retromania Wrestling (https://www.retromaniawrestling.com), he's also affiliated with likeminded radically charged game enthusiasts as a member of the Metal Jesus Crew and game review click, Media Glitch! To keep up-to-date with the latest developments with Radical Reggie, check out his links below: https://www.youtube.com/@The_RadicalOne https://www.tiktok.com/@radicalreggie1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/the_official_radicalreggie https://www.patreon.com/ReggieRadical https://www.twitch.tv/radicalreggie https://twitter.com/Radical_Reggie https://www.linktr.

We run through a list of celebrities who've appeared in either in an acting role or made a surprise cameo in some video games we've played... right after we reveal the games we've been playing and react to the latest news stories! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-325: Celebrity Cameos in Video Games! 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Games Played Discussion - Army of Two: 40th Day, Infernax 16:30 - Al played Resident Evil 4 Remake 19:10 - Choc played Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Street Fighter 6 29:50- Turb played Star Wars Squadrons; Nier Automata 34:30- Stikz played Double Dragon Gaiden, Black Myth: Wukong 40:10 - Stal played Spiderman 2, Multiversus, Unicorn Overlord 49:37 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight -Hyper Light Drifter 54:30 - Dev of stylish skating shooter "Rollerdrome" marks its 2-year anniversary with a call for piracy 59:33 - Skydance, ‘Jurassic World’ Scribe Derek Connolly Tackling Sega’s ‘Eternal Champions’ 1:03:10 - Nintendo Museum Direct Reveals Giant Wiimotes and Other Treasures A

We dive into the notorious movie-licensed video games that turned out to be epic failures and analyze why they missed the mark! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-324: The Worst Movie Licensed Video Games of All Time! 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - Al played Resident Evil 4 Remake, Schim 06:39 - Choc played Star Wars Jedi Survivor 08:48 - Turb played God of War Ragnarok 12:01 - Stikz played Cygni All Guns Blazing 16:46 - Stal played Marvel Spider-Man 2, Multiversus 29:40 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Shovel Knight 35:09 - Control 2 in 'Production Readiness Stage' at Remedy, Max Payne Remakes in Full Production 43:13 - Former Xbox studio Tango Gameworks and 'Hi-Fi Rush' have been acquired by PUBG's Krafton Inc, saving it from closure 48:36 - Critically-Panned 'Borderlands' Movie Flops At The Box Office 57:58 - Maximilian Dood's Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Mod Will Be Free and Has a Beta Available Now 1:06:15 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:10:41 - The Worst Movie Licensed V

We discuss the most hyped and popular video games that ultimately let us down, sharing our personal experiences and what went wrong with each title, alongside our reflections on recent gaming exploits and reactions to the latest industry news. Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-323: Popular Hyped Up Video Games We Tried To Like! 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Games Played Discussion - Multiversus, Helldivers 2 12:35 - Al played Domo Arigato Gato Roboto, RE 4 Remake 18:15 - Turb played Hollow Knight 24:48 - Stikz played Axiom Verge 2 29:04 - Stal played Spiderman 2, Multiversus 34:30 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight -- Lumberhill 40:40 - Fallout TV Show Spurred a Near-5x Jump in Hours Played for the Franchise on Game Pass 45:46 - Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns DLC Revealed, Includes Ghostface, T-1000, and Female Sektor and Cyrax | SDCC 2024 53:50 - Game Informer to Shut Down After 33 Years 1:05:24 - The best ROM hack website is shutting down after nearly 20 years 1:11:30 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:15:06 -

We embark on a rollercoaster ride through our most unforgettable and disappointing video game rentals, right after we share details the game's we've been playing and react to the latest gaming news.! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-322: Game Rental Hits And Misses! 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Games Played Discussion - TMNT Splintered Fate, Abathor 13:20 - Choc played Tekken 8, Star Wars Jedi Survivor 22:50 - Al played Anger Foot, Toodee and Topdee 24:53 - Turb played Azure Striker Gunvolt 29:45 - Stikz played Kunai, Double Dragon Gaiden 42:56 - Stal played Unicorn Overlord, Multiversus 50:48 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Toodee and Topdee 56:02 - Video Game Actors Are Going On Strike Over AI 1:03:30 - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remasters may have just leaked out of Comic-Con 1:09:36 - Notoriously delisted Activision game skyrockets in price thanks to Deadpool & Wolverine film 1:13:42 - After 20 Years, Xbox Live Is Dead 1:19:35 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:24:47 - Game Rental Hits

We dive into the world of Batman video games, ranking them from best to worst in our definitive tier list, followed by a discussion of the latest gaming news and our thoughts on the games we've been playing recently! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-321: The Best and Worst Batman Games Ranked Tier List! 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Games Played Discussion - Helldivers 2 08:59 - Choc played Guilty Gear Strive, Star Wars Jedi Survivor 25:20 - Turb played The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles 28:11 - Stikz played Narita Boy, Kunai 35:28 - Stal played Multiversus, TMNT Splintered Fate, Marvel's Spiderman 2 43:50 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Mercenary Kings 47:01 - SEGA Confirms Attendance at Gamescom 2024 53:15 - Warner Bros. Games Officially Acquires the Developer of MultiVersus MultiVersus Season 2 to Add Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice, Ranked Mode Arrives Next Week 1:00:42 - Capcom Is 'Considering' How to Make New Mega Man Games on an 'Ongoing Basis' 1:06:01- Square's PS1 fighting game

Join us as we reflect upon the most disappointing, letdown, trolling-esque, announcements that we can remember and the beloved game publishers who orchestrated them ---- right after we discuss the games we've played and react to the latest gaming news topics! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-320: Game Companies Who Mastered The Art Of Epic Trolling Moments! 00:00 - Intro 09:03 - Games Played Discussion - Multiversus, Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes 26:13 - Al played Animal Well, Anger foot 35:39 - Stikz played Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Narita Boy 52:55 - Stal played Multiversus 54:06 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Toe Jam & Earl Back in the Groove 58:35 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:02:18 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Is Already Going Free With Prime Gaming 1:10:28 - Princess Zelda is Echoes of Wisdom's main protagonist, but Link will also be a playable character, ESRB rating confirms 1:14:33 - Toys For Bob’s Crash 5 Seemingly Shelved During Development 1:24:25

We share the very first games that we played when we first bought our Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, which were responsible for skyrocketing our journeys before video games became a permanent hobby! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-319: Our Very First Intro To The Super Nintendo And Sega Genesis! 00:00 - Intro 03:55 - Games Played Discussion - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Aragami 2 14:48 - Al played #Bzzzt, Animal Well 18:55 - Choc played Super Smash Bros Ultimate 24:18 - Turb played Nintendo Switch Sports, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 38:34 - Stikz played Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree 46:02 - Stal played Last Faith, Marvel's Spiderman 2 55:35 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Door Kickers Action Squad 1:01:56 - Xbox Game Pass Changes Incoming - New Standard Tier, Price Increase, More - News https://www.vgchartz.com/article/461718/xbox-game-pass-changes-incoming-new-standard-tier-price-increase-more/ 1:13:22 - New Hellblade 2 Sales Data Offers a Clearer Picture of How It Did on Xbox Game Pass and the Ch

We recount the most intense and competitive matches we've ever played (that we can remember) across one-on-one fighting games and fierce competitive multiplayer... right after we share the games we've been playing and react to the latest news topics! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-318: The Most Competitive Matches We've Played 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - Games Played Discussion - Multiversus 07:00 - Al played Anomaly Agent 09:41 - Choc played Street Fighter 6, Star Wars Jedi Survivor 17:00 - Stikz played Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC 35:30 - Stal played Last Faith 47:25 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - WarGroove: Double Trouble 52:15 - Ubisoft CEO Confirms Multiple Assassin's Creed Remakes Are on the Way 59:21 - Crazy Taxi Reboot an Open-World, Massively Multiplayer AAA Game, Sega Says 1:05:23 - Looks Like Scorpion From Mortal Kombat Is Coming to MultiVersus 1:11:24 - Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks 1:18:40 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:26:14 - The Most

CEO of indie dev studio RetroVertigo, Travis Reynolds drops in to show off some exciting gameplay footage, disclose features/details, and update us on the progress for his upcoming pixel art styled, action-RPG, Fallen Symphony! Fallen Symphony is a party-based, 2D/3D action-RPG, which promises engaging puzzles, dungeons, and dynamic beat'em up styled battle mechanics that's inspired by 90s brawlers and classic JRPGs! To stay updated with the latest developments from RetroVertigo and support 'Fallen Symphony,' check out the links below and consider adding the game to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2298660/Fallen_Symphony/ https://x.com/R3troVertigo/status/1799034820468654122 https://www.youtube.com/@retrovertigo4183 Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-317: Behind 'Fallen Symphony': Exclusive Insights from RetroVertigo! 00:00 - Intro 02:25 - Behind 'Fallen Symphony': Exclusive Insights from RetroVertigo! 56:14 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:01:15 - Indie

Mike Hermann, the restless CEO of Retrosoft Studios, proves that Retromania Wrestling is the gift that keeps on giving, when he drops in to reveal all the details, incite, triumphs and challenges that comes with jam packing an upcoming DLC update which is blessing us with 2 new modes and wrestling legends Magnum T.A., Demolition and the Rock n' Roll Express to game's ever expanding roster! RetroSoft Studios is the independent developer/publisher behind RetroMania Wrestling: The fast-paced, 2D sprite-based, arcade-styled grappler and official sequel to 90's arcade classic, WWF Wrestlefest! In addition to hard hitting, intense wrestling action, the game also features a cameo from your favorite, gaming podcast crew in one of the background arenas! To keep up-to-date with the latest developments from RetroSoft Studios, check out the links below: https://www.retromaniawrestling.com/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252300/RetroMania_Wrestling/ https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/retromania-w