Avocado Gamescast

Merve and The Kappa discuss the commercial performance of Marvel's Avengers and break down the games that most influenced them. [Recorded November 28, 2020]

We sit down with podcast newcomer ThoughtsThoughtsThoughts to get her thoughts on Mass Effect and Kingdom Hearts. [Recorded November 8, 2020]

It's our fifth annual Halloween episode, where we attempt to discuss our worst software and hardware disasters. The spookiest thing about it is our inability to stay on topic! [Recorded October 17, 2020]

It's our first sequel episode! We have fun mashing together video games and discussing the results. We also discuss this year's most epic mashup: Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax. [Recorded September 26, 2020]

We discuss streaming, conventions, the weird side of YouTube, and the highs and lows of the short-lived streaming platform Mixer, with the inside scoop from Admirax. [Recorded August 22, 2020]

We talk about Grounded, Fire Emblem, Ghost of Tsushima, July's Ubisoft and Microsoft press conferences, and the Nintendo Gigaleak. [Recorded August 2, 2020]

We discuss some games you might have missed this year and last. We also talk about pop-punk and bad art. (Some might consider the "and bad art" superfluous.) [Recorded July 11, 2020]

We discuss recent allegations of abuse and misconduct in the games industry. We also talk about some of this summer's E3 replacement streams. (Listener discretion advised.) [Recorded June 27, 2020]

Merve and The Kappa talk about what they've been playing lately, how they put a podcast together, their taste in games, and where they think the industry is heading. [Recorded May 31, 2020]

The gang discusses video game crossovers. [Recorded May 3, 2020]

It's time for a showdown! In this episode, we take a look back at The Avocado's favourite games of 2019 and pit them against each other in a tournament to determine the objectively* greatest video game of 2019. (*Objectivity not guaranteed.) [Recorded April 12, 2020]

In our 61st episode, we provide a guide for newcomers to gaming: what to buy; where to get it; how to set it up; and most importantly, how to play it. We also have some advice for people who are returning to the hobby after a few years away. [Recorded April 1, 2020]

We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the games industry. We also interview a very special guest: Scott LaGrasta, a gameplay programmer at Massive Entertainment. [Recorded March 21, 2020]

The gang reminisces about visiting Walt Disney World, speculates about Epic Universe, and discusses their favourite park simulators. [Recorded February 22, 2020]

You sent in questions, and we answered them! Tune in for the AVoCADo GamesCast's first-ever Q&A session. [Recorded February 9, 2020]

The gang discusses what they played over the holidays, Walt Disney World, AGDQ 2020, the most influential games of the twenty-teens, and predictions for the year and decade ahead. [Recorded January 12, 2020]

We run down the year's gaming news and share our favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of 2019. [Recorded December 5, 8, 15, 16, and 22, 2019]

In this episode, the gang give their thoughts on how video games depict war and rehash their feelings on Mass Effect 3. [Recorded November 9, 2019]

It's time for the annual Halloween episode! This year, the gang is discussing alternate realities... [Recorded October 12, 2019]

In this episode, the gang discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, classic gaming experiences, and what it's like to be late to the party. [Recorded September 7, 2019]