• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questioons
• Weed manufacturer makes big play into craft beer https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/tilray-canada-cannabis-american-beer-expansion-53f12fe6
• Sony getting back into handheld market https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-set-to-take-on-nintendo-with-new-portable-playstation-report
• The game awards nominees https://www.thegameawards.com/nominees
• GTA6 latest https://x.com/gtavibesfr/status/1856747277483713006?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo claims linking to emulation is illegal https://gameranx.com/updates/id/517078/article/nintendo-claims-linking-to-an-emulator-is-illegal/
• The problem with Superman games https://www.polygon.com/gaming/471308/why-superman-games-are-bad
• US senator asks Gabe Newell to make moderation on stream better https://www.ign.com/articles/us-senator-writes-to-valve-boss-gabe-newell-demanding-crackdown-on-hateful-accounts-and-rhetoric-on-steam
• GOG takes preservation https://www.gog.com/en/gog-preservation-program#GOG_PRESERVATION_PROGRAM_DESCRIPTION_SECTION

steam #superman #gta6

• intro, Jack’s content
  channel: https://youtube.com/@jacknapierknows?si=lxSr8CVfGBojf_wY
• Twitter: @jacknapiernot
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Music Discussion, Travel, Beer trends in Europe etc
• First steps to be more presentable
• NormieView: Destiny spills his hot chocolate https://x.com/theomniliberal/status/1856409365454172562?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

destiny #redpill #music

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Switch 2 backwards compatible? https://x.com/nintendocoltd/status/1853972163033968794?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Multiverses underperforms https://www.ign.com/articles/warner-bros-admits-multiversus-underperformed-contributing-to-another-100-million-hit-to-revenue-in-its-games-business
  = Update to Palworld / Nintendo lawsuit https://t.co/iS4Uk2tjWg
  https://www.si.com/videogames/news/pocketpair-nintendo-lawsuit-details-revealed
• Gaming could get a lot more expensive https://gizmodo.com/trumps-proposed-tariffs-will-hit-gamers-hard-2000521796
• NormieView: Dreamcast guy’s girlfriend and the PS5 pro https://x.com/boulderpunch1/status/1854537290804314175?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

tariffs #switch2 #palworld

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Weird beer item: soco shot dispenser for Xbox series x https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/10/southern-comfort-unveils-first-ever-adult-accessory-for-xbox-series-x
• Super Sega updates
• Super Sega not looking good https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/the-project-is-a-complete-scam-the-internet-isnt-convinced-by-the-supersega-fpga-console
• Preorder problems https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/confusion-reigns-as-supersega-pre-orders-get-charged-for-the-full-amount
• Reason for bad videos https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/supersega-explains-why-it-produces-such-crappy-videos-says-its-afraid-analogue-will-steal-its-ideas
• US Government strikes down VGHF motion for games in libraries https://www.gamesradar.com/games/publishers-are-absolutely-terrified-preserved-video-games-would-be-used-for-recreational-purposes-so-the-us-copyright-office-has-struck-down-a-major-effort-for-game-preservation/
• LRG leak from former owner Doug https://web.archive.org/web/20240827232636/https://medium.com/@douglas.bizdev/limited-run-games-and-the-problems-within-josh-490e7e836761
  https://x.com/dougb88/status/1851356873246851146?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Should Sparking Zero be in EVO? https://x.com/kungfukobi/status/1848114526769832267?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• NormieView: RTU deletes his channel https://www.youtube.com/live/5ImR1YY4LHI?si=5D-cKLpDE5D6tFgA

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Top Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween
• Top Horror Games to Play for Halloween
• Best Halloween Beer
• Best Halloween Candy
  https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-halloween-candy

halloween #horrorgaming #horrormovies

• Intro
• Jim’s Nerdy Nick appearance https://www.youtube.com/live/8djGGPheI8M?si=DAuq52II8GrNiwHt
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Ghettogamer: ghettogamer.net/dbpg
• Beer Experts Just Declared This the Best Brewery in America
  https://www.gearpatrol.com/drinks/best-brewer-great-american-beer-festival-2024/
• GamersMad: Manly Lara Croft https://www.thegamer.com/tomb-raider-the-legend-of-lara-croft-netflix-backlash-too-muscular-looks-like-man/
  https://x.com/skippy_tielle/status/1845289180512821311?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• “Official” Pokemon Fanfics leaked https://x.com/centroleaks/status/1845541684165140946?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• EGM Compendium announced https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/egmbook/egmcompendium

pokemon #egm #laracroft

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Weird beer item: the heavy mug https://theheavycup.com/?variant=45117642113274
• Weird gaming item: Alarmo https://x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1844001106319294926?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo kills another emulator https://x.com/oatmealdome/status/1841186829837513017?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Possible class action against Ubisoft https://vgc.news/news/ubisoft-is-being-sued-for-allegedly-sharing-ubisoft-store-and-ubisoft-user-data-with-met
• 343 Studios becomes Halo studios https://youtu.be/FDgR1FRJnF8?si=N4N7fB00gBY7Pn1F
• The real game awards categories https://x.com/realgameawards/status/1842225070514544877?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Normieview: The Gadot Engine fiasco https://x.com/godotengine/status/1839656658932306395?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  https://x.com/techopse/status/1840744214495371496?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  https://x.com/mahboiii/status/1840269638698954802?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  Notch responds https://x.com/notch/status/1841168872377835722?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

• Intro (thank krooked)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Longie long ad (ghettogamer.net/dbpg)
• Which nfl fans drink the most? https://sportshandle.com/nfl-fans-who-drink-the-most/
• Assassins creed shadows delayed https://x.com/assassinscreed/status/1838971189722562906?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Horizon live service game https://www.ign.com/articles/live-service-game-horizon-online-reportedly-guerrillas-next-project-horizon-3-might-be-a-ways-off
• AI powered light gun for time crisis? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/time-crisis-is-coming-to-modern-tvs-thanks-to-a-plug-and-play-ai-powered-light-gun
• GamesMad: Square Enix must repent https://x.com/otakunerd94/status/1839789274696429659?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Normieview: Alyssa Mercante’s C&D against SmashJT https://x.com/smashjt/status/1839476273997029529?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  https://x.com/alyssa_merc/status/1839757267408957615?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  JT responds https://x.com/smashjt/status/1839837804735672407?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

NFL #squareenix #timecrisis

• intro (talk channel, streams, VO work, etc)
• https://www.youtube.com/@KrookedDoesStuff
• https://twitter.com/KrookedDoesStuf
• https://www.twitch.tv/krookeddoesstuff
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Nintendo officially sues Palworld https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-and-the-pokemon-company-are-suing-palworld-developer-pocketpair/
• Kotaku misses the point https://kotaku.com/astro-bot-ps5-sony-parappa-1851653602
• Paying people to try to buy Ps5 Pro PS1 edition https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/ps5-pro-30th-anniversary-edition-pre-order-buy-ebay/

palworld #astrobot #nintendo

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Ad read (ghettogamer.net/dbpg)
• New Washington Capitals Anniversary Ale https://x.com/wyshynski/status/1835681930404130970
• Woke game content detector spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1AVTZPJij5PQmlWAkYdDahBrxDiwqWMGsWEcEnpdKTa4/htmlview?pli=1
• More gaming layoffs at Microsoft https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242695/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-650-employees
• More switch 2 rumors https://x.com/pierre485_/status/1836024450031993010?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Annapurna team resigns https://www.gamefixshow.com/profiles/blogs/report-annapurna-interactive-s-game-division-quits-company
• Flappy bird is back? https://www.gamefixshow.com/profiles/blogs/flappy-bird-returns-after-10-years-original-creator-not-involved-
• Sakurai apologizes for people’s time sink into Smash https://www.gamesradar.com/games/super-smash-bros/super-smash-bros-masahiro-sakurai-says-im-so-sorry-to-players-who-spent-hundreds-or-even-thousands-of-hours-in-his-fighting-game/

switch2 #annapurna #sakurai

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• PS5 Pro announced https://www.youtube.com/live/X24BzyzQQ-8?si=gJ6mf_64D4F382IH
• Xbox shows new gamepass offerings https://x.com/charlieINTEL/status/1833582095865942276
  https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microsofts-new-xbox-game-pass-standard-tier-is-available-now/
• Minecraft movie trailer https://x.com/minecraft/status/1831316433663390067?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Kotaku’s reaction article https://kotaku.com/a-minecraft-movie-trailer-jack-black-kids-1851640395
• LRG’s Dreamcast waste of money https://limitedrungames.com/
• Analogue pocket announced https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/more-analogue-pocket-editions-are-on-the-way-and-theyre-based-on-the-game-boy-color

minecraftmovie #analoguepocket #ps5pro

• Intro (plug NSquared appearance – https://www.youtube.com/live/k27BapceQ6U?si=Mjr42O1qyBvvTSLh)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Sonic 3 trailer reaction https://youtu.be/OSOyFiOiNd4?feature=shared
• Concord already shut down https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/03/an-important-update-on-concord/
• Dancing on graves of failed games a bad habit? https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/the-eagerness-to-grave-dance-on-unpopular-games-has-become-a-bad-habit/
• Disabled gaming advocate never existed?! https://www.pcgamer.com/games/report-says-well-known-videogame-accessibility-advocate-may-not-have-actually-existed/
• NormieView: Biggest Problem in the Universe Superchats

sonic3 #concord #BPITU

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• DK Oldies bizzare newsletter emails
  https://x.com/nicholasdeorio/status/1823993594413191168?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  https://x.com/nicholasdeorio/status/1824066326656159906?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• GamersMad: new Batman rage bait headline https://x.com/pcgamer/status/1826160655860224214?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• World record for consoles hooked to one tv https://readwrite.com/gamer-guinness-world-record-444-consoles-tv/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR19jW8plnvUHHnVrkNH1Ydjxxmlo55XKI_yGYtzRawVeI_zvjIXpVjtjDo_aem_oZT7sEFrP-v_gOqVtzV4Wg
• Follow Ups
• PSVR 2 PC Adapter problems https://www.theverge.com/games/24216389/psvr2-pc-adapter-review
  Settlement in voice actor strike https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/sag-aftra-ai-narrativ-voice-replica-digital-ads-1236106301/
• Eternal Chamions movie? https://www.gamefixshow.com/profiles/blogs/report-90-s-era-sega-fighting-game-eternal-champions-to-receive-f

worldrecord #eternalchampions #batmanvr

discord #live #podcast

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Game Informer memories
• Xbox360 store shuts down
• Launch xbox ones no longer updatable https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2024-df-weekly-original-xbox-one-consoles-failing-to-update-disabling-most-console-functionality
• Humble studio shuts down (they made Slay the Spire and shut down after Jim gets into it) https://x.com/wario64/status/1815842119745167491?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Video game voice actors join SAG-AFTRA strike https://x.com/stephentotilo/status/1816556195655684566?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• No more Mario & Sonic Olympic games? https://nintendoeverything.com/mario-sonic-future-finished/

Gameinformer #xbox360 #humblegames

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Microsoft cuts DEI team https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-layoffs-dei-leader-email-2024-7
• Gamers react https://x.com/grummz/status/1813268368545488944?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Snk v Capcom disclaimer https://x.com/yog3nsha/status/1814808987776295375?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Joycon charging for switch 2? https://x.com/scully1888/status/1813850946767659269?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Gold NES Championship cart up for sale https://goldin.co/item/1990-nes-nintendo-gold-world-championships-missing-cartridge-usa-cartrwlodh
• Weird gaming item: Deadpool butt controller https://www.dexerto.com/tech/xbox-reveals-new-deadpool-controller-with-a-gigantic-twist-2827214/
  \https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/now-theres-a-wolverine-butt-xbox-controller-to-go-with-deadpool/
• Insane EVO moment in SF Alpha 3 https://x.com/evo/status/1814877953597067298?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

microsoft #nwc #evo

intro

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• The Real Video Game Awards https://x.com/stutteringcraig/status/1810678356045705532?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Change to gamepass pricing https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-is-getting-major-changes-with-a-new-tier-without-day-one-games-and-a-range-of-price-increases
• Gamepass on Fire Sticks https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/xbox-amazon-fire-tv-impressions/
• Update to Limited Run CD-R’s https://youtu.be/LT1djmK9vo0?-si=NLBJaK3rOugxGlc9
• Top 100 Games
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TPjOA_g6UU
  https://www.metacritic.com/browse/game/
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPZFOvakyBo
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1Rv-KccJMM

top100games #gameawards #gamepass

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Kids as a disability in Elden Ring https://x.com/thicc_stick_boi/status/1807908631897334225?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Situational disability defense https://x.com/charalanahzard/status/1807938814020837576?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  More context https://x.com/stevenspohn/status/1808599087303786560?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Man arrested for walking with replica master sword https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/news/warwickshire/news/2024/july/anthony-bray-sentenced-to-four-months-for-possession-of-replica-master-sword/
• All in one Sega FPGA console? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/supersega-fpga-console-will-play-genesis-master-system-saturn-and-dreamcast-games
• Goofy Game Item: Queen Elizabeth II Wii on display for first time https://retrododo.com/golden-nintendo-wii-made-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-will-be-on-show-for-the-very-first-time/
• Man travels to fight smash rival irl https://local12.com/news/nation-world/archeage-edward-kang-man-takes-flight-to-another-state-to-attack-rival-online-gamer-with-hammer-police-gamer-gamers-crime-criminal-activity-acts-cincinnati-newark-liberty-jacksonville-international-airport-swinging-weapon-rage-fernandina-mask-gloves

accessibility #wii #sega

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• TooManyGames 2024 recap
• Crazy Taxi open world game? https://automaton-media.com/en/news/new-crazy-taxi-title-will-be-an-open-world-massively-multiplayer-aaa-game-according-to-sega/

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TMG2024 #toomanygames #consolewars

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Fallout Show Thoughts Next Steps?
• Resident Evil Remakes
  https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-zero-and-code-veronica-remakes-reportedly-in-the-works-at-capcom
• Sony losing interest in VR2 https://www.gamefixshow.com/profiles/blogs/report-sony-losing-interest-in-mainline-development-of-playstatiom

fallout #residentevil #tetris99

• Intro
• Appearance on PS Collectors https://x.com/joerad18/status/1801435573191954503?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Sample of mercante https://kotaku.com/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc-expansion-review-1851545505
• Huge Nintendo direct https://www.youtube.com/live/kX3BkD5PVUM?si=QYhdqXCs7HJY-uT2
• Vimms Lair shut down https://x.com/mrjimmysteel25/status/1798558246539755644?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Sony announces PSVR2 adapter for PC https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/03/playstation-vr2-players-can-access-games-on-pc-with-adapter-starting-on-august-7/

nintendodirect #vimmslair #psvr2

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Comment of the week: black pilled jim (PH258)
• Google leaks https://www.404media.co/google-leak-reveals-thousands-of-privacy-incidents/
• Xbox Showcase
  https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/09/xbox-games-showcase-2024-recap-everything-announced/
• LRG strikes again https://x.com/limitedrungames/status/1798083179846459896?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Why suicide squad flopped https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-06/-suicide-squad-warner-bros-s-200-million-flop-haunts-the-gaming-industry
• Silent hill 2 remake
  Trailer https://youtu.be/E3FDipd32Xs?si=cotAlkLtNl5eQQFb
  Gameplay https://youtu.be/3UaZbBYvCiM?si=277DB9koilRX-ZG-
  Original devs wanted to make more changes to remake but bloober said no https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/silent-hill-2s-original-devs-wanted-to-make-more-changes-to-the-remake-but-bloober-team-resisted/

xboxshowcase2024 #doomthedarkages #silenthill2

• Intro (announce winner of 259)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Message from ninja theory https://x.com/ninjatheory/status/1792601275550302264?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Patreon Questions
• LRG messes up again https://x.com/timeextension64/status/1791430994211348796?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Paprium refund campaign goes live https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/campaign-to-secure-refunds-for-paprium-kickstarter-goes-live
• Gamers beats Elden Ring and along musk using Morse code https://www.eurogamer.net/elden-ring-player-completes-game-in-morse-code
• GamersMad: black lead in next assassins creed https://x.com/assassinscreed/status/1790775558940369114?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Possible original writer speaks out https://x.com/infinitalecomic/status/1790613158622597382?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

limitedrungames #paprium #assassinscreed

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Switch 2?? https://x.com/nintendocoltd/status/1787736518762881197?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Top 67 Switch games by sales https://x.com/pierre485_/status/1787760530817429640?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Microsoft shuts down 3 Bethesda studios https://x.com/wario64/status/1787836099429011460?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Insider take on gamepass https://twitter.com/IdleSloth84_/status/1788508504308810010
• Square Enix going multiplat https://x.com/wario64/status/1789911362291786066?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Paprium stock found in French warehouse https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/multiple-copies-of-delayed-mega-drive-game-paprium-discovered-in-french-warehouse

squareenix #switch2 #bethesda

• intro (talk VGM origins, etc)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Dave & Busters to allow gambling https://x.com/culturecrave/status/1785421466479292470?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• End date for 360 announced -https://x.com/Wario64/status/1785455752900907218
• Linus tech tips tier list reaction https://x.com/insanemegacd/status/1785727441329328490?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Helldivers II
• GamersMad: Helldivers II now requires PSN account https://x.com/helldivers2/status/1786282176901742797?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Sony retracts https://x.com/playstation/status/1787331667616829929?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• User base breakdown https://x.com/mischiefsyt/status/1787486822840389674?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Limited Run CDR’s
• Limited run printing to CD-R’s https://x.com/toddsnerdcave/status/1785752236565348761?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Their response https://x.com/quest64official/status/1786131592781418567?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  Official apology https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/limited-run-games-apologises-for-shipping-3do-games-on-cd-rs

limitedrungames #helldivers2 #videogamesmonthly

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00:00 intro
01:06 What am I drinking
03:29 What am I playing
04:34 Patreon
12:41 Comment of the Week
15:48 Xbox sales continue to tank https://kotaku.com/xbox-ps5-sales-exclusivity-starfield-microsoft-1851436748
21:18 Switch 2 news https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-reportedly-has-magnetic-joy-cons-might-not-support-existing-ones/
4k and Backwards Compatible https://insider-gaming.com/nintendo-switch-2-will-be-backwards-compatible-and-support-4k-its-claimed/
26:43 Thousand Year Door remake only runs at 30fps on switch https://x.com/ninwire/status/1783529956431089787?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Improvements https://youtu.be/DcGuZF5hES0?si=Poo-me6SlZOtYMnK
29:15 Stellar blade craziness
Stellar blade creator explains cleavage https://x.com/fightincowboy/status/1783873900654244256?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
The petition https://t.co/0Tzh6ODEBA
The petition to free stellar blade https://x.com/k__med/status/1784738806044008638?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
https://www.change.org/p/free-stellar-blade/feed
Kotaku article https://kotaku.com/stellar-blade-censorship-eve-outfit-ps5-patch-1851442841
GamersMad: Reaction to Kotaku https://x.com/kotaku/status/1784984252167458989?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Grummz backer DM https://x.com/nickjcal/status/1785400395520487713?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
DenimsTV calls for him to be taken out https://x.com/dexerto/status/1785341153056849957?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
45:12 Jim’s opinions on everything Stellar Blade

Effusion35: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbBUI6EIxQBrSG-E3ZPlUQ

freestellarblade #sonycensorship #thousandyeardoor

00:00 intro
03:44 What am i drinking
04:20 What am i playing
06:29 Patreon
09:53 FF7 Rebirth 2 sells half as much as part 1 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-is-underperforming-sales-wise-analyst-claims/
14:34 Thoughts on Amazon’s Fallout and X-Men ’97
15:33 Wata gets treasure trove of sealed NES games https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/rare-find-of-vintage-video-games-unearthed-in-dallas-like-a-true-treasure-hunt
23:00 Golden axe comedy series https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/golden-axe-animated-series-mike-mcmahan-comedy-central-matthew-rhys-danny-pudi-1235973820/
27:28 Sony patent to self play https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/latest-sony-patent-wants-to-take-the-grind-out-of-games-by-playing-them-for-you

goldenaxe #selfplayinggames #heritageauction

• intro (talk paintings, conventions, Rex viper)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Drinkers Mad: child free / dog friendly https://x.com/hifromkyle/status/1779548610528415809?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Ethics in thumbnails? https://x.com/tolkoto/status/1775292463189463368?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• The race to beat every super Mario maker level https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/28/i-wasnt-sure-it-was-even-possible-the-race-to-finish-80000-levels-of-super-mario-maker
• Nintendo stealing from fan community https://twitter.com/SpritersRes/status/1778791550979395995
• Lara Croft voted most iconic character https://news.sky.com/story/lara-croft-star-of-tomb-raider-series-beats-mario-and-sonic-to-be-named-most-iconic-video-games-character-13107571
• The rankings https://x.com/estarland/status/1776280883412037669?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Origins of Rex Viper and plans for this year

rexviper #gaming #nintendo

Check out Adam on all socials.
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Rex Viper Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RexViperBand

intro
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions (thank Snarcast for rejoining $5)
Game informer’s best game of all time bracket https://x.com/stealth40k/status/1774112103407706302?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Resident Evil 1 Remake Leak
https://twitter.com/122845l/status/1774842011738071228
Embracer group sells Gearbox to Take Two https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/flagging-megacorp-embracer-group-is-now-selling-off-gearbox-entertainment-to-take-two-for-dollar460-million/
GG2 drama continues https://x.com/itsjuleshardy/status/1771087400179032554?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
GamersMad: final fantasy black character article https://www.dualshockers.com/black-final-fantasy-character-not-just-comic-relief/

re1remake #bestgame #gamergate2

Intro (talk latest vid, etc)
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon (plug bonus ep)
Worst beers ever brewed https://bc.thegrowler.ca/features/beer-crimes-9-of-the-weirdest-and-worst-beers-ever-brewed/
GamersMad: Famlout TV
Clip from fallout tv series https://x.com/filmsfallout/status/1770095889291293038?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Not trying to please fans https://nichegamer.com/fallout-tv-series-director-says-pleasing-fans-is-a-fools-errand/
Sweetbaby Inc situation
2019 GDC of owner https://youtu.be/GfMsxjWgUbI?si=RDYV20Ukdyir4xex
SBI employee calls for group to be shut down https://thatparkplace.com/sweet-baby-inc-employee-chris-kindred-doubles-down-on-call-to-cancel-steam-curator-list-and-labels-members-as-nazis/
Kotaku article https://kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-by games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428
RGT85 video https://youtu.be/7E56Pl6FHWQ?si=OvOJI5bhM9UJfwJ7
The state of journalism
Kotaku’s editor in chief resigns https://aftermath.site/kotaku-eic-resigns-over-new-editorial-edict
Polygon’s Tears of the kingdom review https://x.com/sarahthehaider/status/1772248735394738618?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

sweetbabyinc #fallout #gaming

Be sure to follow Nick below
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SNicktendo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIp7RsunKGsrgNrezmCFSw

• Intro, talk IG page & Rex viper
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Tombstone / New Belgium collab https://www.denverpost.com/2024/03/14/new-belgium-brewing-tombstone-pizza-flavored-beer/
• Sony pausing production of PSVR2 headsets https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/sony-hits-pause-on-psvr2-production-as-unsold-inventory-piles-up
• Videogame hall of fame 2024 voting https://www.museumofplay.org/players-choice-ballot/
• Which is Better?
• – Killer Instinct
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4EOwbV2KlM
• – MK3 Theme
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW3a0pF6Y0I&list=PLUMK3YtI3p3OOM-gUuM7m1BbD8Wcllwpb&index=3

Rexviper #Nintendo #Vidoegamehalloffame

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intro (talk PS, etc)
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Akira Toriyama memories
Patreon
Sony working with PCSX2 emulator workers https://x.com/pc_focus_/status/1767282689193746535?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Mar10 direct announcements https://x.com/wario64/status/1766828728548549058?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
GamersMad: Oscar winner bashes video games https://x.com/classicfm/status/1767167937654165581?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Which is better? (Handheld spin-off edition)
Overworld theme, Super Mario Land https://youtu.be/ZexyCYXoYHM?si=OxQzi68A_k5bNdGN
Bridge Zone, Sonic the Hedgehog https://youtu.be/gl1NHbCEFds?si=ttDY9v2z-AjVZwQO

Be sure to give them a follow.

• https://twitter.com/PaletteSwapMag
• https://www.patreon.com/PaletteSwapMag
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBFjqR9J3PNvcU0476l5Nw

• intro
• What drink
• What play
• Patreon
• Sony lays off 8% of work force https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/difficult-news-about-our-workforce/
• Twisted Metal Live Service game cancelled https://www.psu.com/news/twisted-metal-live-service-game-reportedly-cancelled-at-firesprite-amidst-sony-layoffs/
• Weird game items: game scent AI https://x.com/geoffkeighley/status/1762496577132974223?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo / Yuzu lawsuit
• Nintendo sues Yuzu https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24085075/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-lawsuit
• Quick settlement https://x.com/oatmealdome/status/1764715696250843321?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Settlement amount https://x.com/nintendeal/status/1764710434345804111?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Yuzu Statement https://x.com/yuzuemu/status/1764733659444064671?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• NYPD’s gunblade confiscation https://x.com/nypdnews/status/1764010339811668173?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is Better
• Road Rash
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyfPo2To_K0&list=PLErsx10Ke4uw3Aank04wvPCczxmfg9eSr
• Super Mario Kart
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyGQCjPF1-c&list=PLkog_NvP2P1I16R7qOlDMy_NlOc3nzbVr

Nintendo #yuzu #playstation

• intro (talk channel)
• – https://twitter.com/pkintheuniverse
• – https://www.youtube.com/@PKInTheUniverse
• What are w drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Xbox not planning to move away from physical media, but will follow trends https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/phil-spencer-says-getting-rid-of-physical-games-isnt-a-strategic-thing-for-xbox/
• Should emulation be allowed for gaming guides?
• Guy almost sells $700,000 Zelda for $17k https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/holy-grail-nes-zelda-worth-p700000-was-almost-sold-for-usd17000
• Which is Better
• – Perfect Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FbOfjma3T4&list=PLw9AcE2IomDM2J9kjVC2RUm-ufbbhSW5u&index=6
• – Golden Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8psz4O8qPvo&list=PLw9AcE2IomDM2J9kjVC2RUm-ufbbhSW5u&index=44

xbox #legendofzelda #goldeneyetrue

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Tennessee looks to ban cold beer sales to help prevent DUI’s https://nypost.com/2024/02/15/us-news/bill-pushes-to-ban-sale-of-cold-beer-in-tennessee/
• PS5 end of life and no new existing franchise games until 2025 https://www.gematsu.com/2024/02/sony-interactive-entertainment-will-not-release-any-new-major-existing-franchise-titles-before-march-31-2025
• Big Xbox update for future plans https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/02/15/xbox-promise-bring-more-games-to-more-players/
• 4 games announced https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1758220889613533316
• Switch 2 delayed to Q1 2025 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-could-now-launch-in-2025-its-claimed/
• New sega games aim to be AAA and live service https://x.com/mbkksstbhz5/status/1759683123921518868?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is Better?
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSsfjHCFosw&list=PLD741146AA133C8E3
  https://www.yohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iac0T6dnuzMutube.com/watch?v=Iac0T6dnuzM

xbox #ps5 #switch2

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Helldivers outsells Palworld as first cross platform ps5 / pc game https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sonys-first-simultaneous-ps5pc-release-is-already-outselling-palworld-on-steam
• Phil Spencer addresses Microsoft rumors https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/phil-spencer-has-reportedly-reassured-employees-microsoft-wont-stop-making-xbox-consoles/
• Weird gaming item: SNeS tripod mount https://chrisgraue.com/supertripod/
• Which is Better
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dPaeQTdhJM&list=PLMeP3GKaUaHPVTTLP3Sve2SHT7A7kxQ4B&index=5
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmTf1VhAn-o&list=PLMeP3GKaUaHPVTTLP3Sve2SHT7A7kxQ4B&index=9

philspencer #xbox #helldivers2

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Shane Gillis announces bud light partnership https://www.instagram.com/p/C2u-_ofgGJw/?igsh=MTMwMzNsamFiOHVwMA==
• Political Brain rot over announcement
• Daily caller https://dailycaller.com/2024/01/30/bud-light-hire-comedian-shane-gillis/
• The street https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/bud-light-partners-with-comic-fired-for-racist-anti-gay-comments
• Microsoft going multiplat? https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/4/24057433/microsoft-bethesda-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-ps5-release
• Phil Spencer responds https://x.com/xboxp3/status/1754598552548904973?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Gamers Mad: Kotaku makes fun of people with epilepsy https://kotaku.com/alan-wake-2-1-15-update-jump-scare-option-level-select-1851213619
• Which is better? (Jim’s favorite boss music edition)
• – Black Belt (SMS) https://youtu.be/WVnuAXtS708?si=RXj-6-6gjEhc50EU
• – Never Return Alive , SOR2 (Genesis) https://youtu.be/XFcdQObbT8o?si=VXy7ZpF9Mk9ESmM1

xbox #shanegillis #kotaku

• intro (thank reset button)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• New Shirts: https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop/
• Nintendo shutting down 3ds and WiiU online functionality https://x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1749963072998166670?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Pokémon company responds to Palworld https://x.com/screentime/status/1750365828036362472?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Microsoft lays off 1900 AB employees (including BladeBlur) https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/25/24049050/microsoft-activision-blizzard-layoffs
• Microsoft to ditch physical games https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-digitial-only-microsoft-lays-off-physical-game-release-departments/
• Sony CEO says future is on Pc https://insider-gaming.com/sony-ceo-says-playstations-gaming-future/
• Weird gaming item – CDi controllers are back https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/one-of-gamings-worst-controllers-is-back-thanks-to-zelda-spiritual-successor
• Which is better (Good songs from bad games)
  Aero the Acrobat theme https://youtu.be/0k2Y25U9vww?si=1NKbmrtd3gm7OAsf
  Silver surfer theme https://youtu.be/RNpSPt30uSA?si=Sx_dlL6Ia-t_93zA
  Voicemails

Blade’s youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/BladeBlur
Blade’s twitch https://www.twitch.tv/bladeblur

xbox #sony #microsoft

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Palworld Death Threats https://www.ign.com/articles/palworld-devs-says-they-have-received-death-threats-amid-pokmon-rip-off-claims
• Valve changes policy on AI games https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-updates-its-steam-policy-on-ai-so-it-can-release-the-vast-majority-of-games-that-use-it/
• SquareEnix confirms AI usage in Foamstars https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/16/24040124/square-enix-foamstars-ai-art-midjourney
• Ubisoft+ wants players to get used to not owning games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-new-ubisoft-and-getting-gamers-comfortable-with-not-owning-their-games
• Walmart to begin removing Xbox games? https://x.com/the_marmolade/status/1748473984440524905?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is better (save rooms 2);
  RE CV https://youtu.be/mxq5ymqPAsQ?si=ats1NSHkl6srvvv3
  RE 3 https://youtu.be/nblPAN7DaVQ?si=Aq1KFBbayvJ6jWBw

RE3 #Valve #Palworld

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

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• intro (talk his 23, channel, etc)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Beer at a -20 degree game https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8baGjNt/
• Top 20 games of 2023 by Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/best-video-games-2023-1234923415/

Be sure to check out Blade on all social
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @BladeBlur
Twitch: twitch.tv/bladeblur
Twitter: twitter.com/bladeblur

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Top20of2023 #BestGames #rollingstone

• Intro (Console wars ep 100)
  https://youtu.be/Gd0yiHzaif4?si=2e_NxOWcpMvWRt1c
• Talk screwups in last week’s ep
• Beat 5 rules expanded
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Hard drive shuts down
• Original post https://x.com/harddrivemag/status/1742939231683829803?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Kevin’s response https://x.com/kevinpodas/status/1743053133469917306?s=20
• Fudj’s response https://x.com/videosealman/status/1743284938441367683?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Switch 2 news https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-likely-to-be-iteration-rather-than-revolution-predicts-analyst/
• GamersMad: Dumb Brit bashes Tetris master https://x.com/dexerto/status/1742861043217445136?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is Better?
• Gremlins 2 Office Theme – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IRlVBZs8YY&list=PLFD771DA8F617A72C&index=3
• Ghosts and Goblins Stage 1 Theme
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmxARmxAWZA

NintendoSwitch2 #Harddrive #Tetris

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• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Favorite shot glasses? (From Kit)
  beer hoarder cleanup https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0LfF63uo3A/?igshid=N2ViNmM2MDRjNw==
• Ultra right thot https://x.com/stclairashley/status/1740150906912710790?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Japanese man tries PBR for first time https://x.com/GRUGCEL/status/1737626981171331559?s=20
• Ready or not mission https://nichegamer.com/ready-or-not-furry-ironman-campaign/
• Which is Worse
  Taking a sip from “your” beer only to figure out its not yours and there are floaties
  Almost/Getting Caught touching yourself
• Which is Better
  RE 1 or RE 2 Save room music
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QImDXcc3ZIQ
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFOtfNdKEQc
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N87XHQKsQWc

PBR #RE1 #RE2

• intro
• Thanks guests and guest spots
• A Gamer Looks at 40 ep (Jim) https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/1426576/12127774
• Reliving Retro – Shadowrun https://youtu.be/rrU9Z8gZbvY
• Roast Mortem – William Penn (eps 279, 280, 281) https://linktr.ee/roastmortemcast
• Video Ditch ep14 https://youtu.be/fV7_w-Y7BZ0
• Neal – great toaster race 2 https://youtu.be/TAB6Tr9Ld1s
• Lucas Hackett- Fictional war games match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38_f9mrUrQ
• ZapCristal – can you spot these secrets https://youtu.be/dk0jySpGnZM?si=D33agxCEIcl5Dls2
• Podzooky – FNAF https://www.machineculture.com/podzooky-pod/2023/11/30/23/five-nights-at-freddys-with-brian-and-jim-of-dbpg
• N Squared Podcast – CM Punk & More https://www.youtube.com/live/nyVXBWAIkp8?si=v1dNNtopmlUgiu79
• Wally Wallcakes holiday special https://youtu.be/hTyVMBXEcu8?si=uYOPy1bpgnq6tIRS
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• #Beat5Franchise
• Bobby Kotick out! https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/20/24009129/microsoft-gaming-xbox-phil-spencer-bobby-kotick-activision-leadership-changes
• 23in23 roundup

23in23 #2024 #bobbykotick

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Florida Joker has a lawyer https://x.com/gtavi_countdown/status/1736393125491294669?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Completionist updates
• Karl responds to Jirard https://youtu.be/lFYCYwvRbEU?si=xECmo30TKBNWS2Vu
• Jirard removed from Sea of Stars https://noisypixel.net/sea-of-stars-patch-removes-the-completionist/
• Muta releases the entire call https://x.com/ordinarygamers/status/1736876684597698950?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Last of us online cancelled https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/an_update_on_the_last_of_us_online
• Activision settles sexual harassment lawsuit https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-blizzard-settles-historic-sexual-harassment-suit-for-dollar54-million-sets-aside-another-dollar47-million-for-impacted-employees/
• Hard Drive’s Dreamcast list https://youtu.be/C1-D5YUI4HU?si=PQ09Ya6x0yfP_BOD

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NFHC #completionist #dreamcast

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing (tevi review)
• Patreon (thank John Flickinger at $2 tier)
• Game awards results
• Sega bringing back old IP’s https://x.com/sega/status/1732942348282216503?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Completionist Charity Updates:
• Jirard responds to the controversy https://youtu.be/giaoY2DlVr8?si=btPRBd5AOf1qPGg3
• Muta’s response https://youtu.be/qMzjxizna_g?si=H9KqrzBE-9yJy2Yd
• GTA6 Updates:
• Florida joker wants to sue Rockstar for likeness https://x.com/gtavi_countdown/status/1733316793832190289?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Tom petty song soars 37000% on Spotify https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-trailer-sparks-massive-spotify-boost-for-tom-pettys-love-is-a-long-road
• GamersMad(s)
• AEW Fight Forever Bring the Boom Edition https://x.com/aewgames/status/1732399533642883443?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Fantastic shuts down shortly after releasing game https://x.com/fntastichq/status/1734265789237338453?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Gameawards #Sega #gta6

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• More Completionist updates https://youtu.be/JZ6tYkStri4?si=t6BDd6fz2-OojyYL
  https://youtu.be/RUKxnUXW06w?si=73sO_0wP7XFzTHAl
• Open hand finally donated https://www.theaftd.org/posts/front-page/open-hand-foundation-provides-aftd-600k-for-ftd-research/
• Sony removes discovery media from platform https://twitter.com/roadhouse2100/status/1730586724735033739
• EVO Japan games listed https://x.com/evojapan_info/status/1730421465504506096?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• GTA 6 trailer leaked then released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBZY2fkU-0
• EU says digital games can be resold https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/steam/steam-users-free-resell-digital-games-court-rules-133831-20231204
  Beer Reviews and outro

gta6 #EVO #sony

• intro (Nsquared appearance) https://www.youtube.com/live/nyVXBWAIkp8?si=v1dNNtopmlUgiu79)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Tesla’s $150 beer set https://cyberbeer.tesla.com/
  Busch heir selling mansion amid market plummet https://nypost.com/2023/11/28/real-estate/anheuser-busch-heir-selling-4-45m-malibu-mansion-in-wake-of-bud-light-fiasco/
• Mutahar’s followup video https://youtu.be/Bp95Kk8PeNE?si=50OvgyQOR9JYbb60
• Portal on N64 https://youtu.be/r4KGm7ixcqI?si=ZUSzqj138BH7ArZg
• Which is better? Games that get easier or harder by the end? https://youtu.be/GcOtD5z76I8?si=vYHm3GdNatFh2GBW

Portal #anheuserbusch #tesla

• intro (thank Podzooky https://www.machineculture.com/podzooky-pod/2023/11/30/23/five-nights-at-freddys-with-brian-and-jim-of-dbpg )
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Bud light stocks on the rise https://x.com/dickmasterson/status/1726326639427277079?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/16/kid-rock-says-its-time-move-past-bud-light-boycott/
• Bud light marketing exec steps down due to continual
  https://local12.com/news/nation-world/anheuser-busch-marketing-executive-steps-down-amid-continued-bud-light-sales-slump-decline-dylan-mulvaney-transgender-culture-american-business-trends-popular-beer-tiktoker-boycott-kid-rock-rapper-conservative-twenty-eight-percent-statistics
• Alex Jones video game https://alexjonesgame.com/
• Should remakes be considered for GOTY? https://tech4gamers.com/game-awards-debate-remakes/
• KOTOR remake officially dead https://insider-gaming.com/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-remake-is-dead/
• NY Post article about life as a streamer and how much they make https://nypost.com/2023/09/07/study-finds-exactly-how-much-average-streamers-made-last-year/

KOTOR #Budlight #streamers

• intro (thank video ditch)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• GTA 6 announced https://www.techradar.com/news/gta-6-release-date-news-and-rumors-mapping-the-path-to-grand-theft-auto-6
• PlayStation Portal review https://www.theverge.com/23958572/sony-playstation-portal-ps5-streaming-remote-play-handheld-specs-impressions
• Weird Gaming Item: Wonka Xbox https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/11/13/xbox-wonka-chocolate-controller/
• The Game Awards nominees announced https://thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year
• Our takes on The Completionist controversy https://youtu.be/QItBdql_8FI?si=lAFKubZYa471n8ye
• Update: tried to hide video https://x.com/karljobstgaming/status/1724758441833677096?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

VideoGameAwards #Completionist #GTA6

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we play
• Patreon Questions
• Zelda movie announced https://x.com/nintendo/status/1722011980129779795?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Sony to removes Twitter capabilities by Nov 13 https://x.com/wario64/status/1721608444615311637?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Xbox to add AI integration to games https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/articles/2023/11/xbox-and-inworld-ai-partnership-announcement/
• DK Oldies Christmas post https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid04YftfkUS6xpvDWfTJWzZh5MUEkfix7GehL8PaKjvXGoTDSjWoatJqJsLTzQBV45wl&id=100064557105331&mibextid=qC1gEa
• Silent Hill Ascension’s disastrous presentation https://kotaku.com/silent-hill-ascension-reddit-reactions-konami-1850980911
• Best horror game list from IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-horror-video-game-face-off-2023-edition-the-winner-revealed

LegendofZelda #SilentHillAscension #horrorgaming

• Intro (welcome Celia, latest projects)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Gamers mad: Spider-Man 2 nitpicks
• Npc complaint https://x.com/thewolfmanq07/status/1716250225969381437?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Soda cans https://x.com/astaranx/status/1715095726177308850?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• PS5 disc drive requires internet connection https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-5-slim-disc-drive-seems-to-require-internet-connection-to-install
• New xbox error to stop third party accessories from being used https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-policy-say-goodbye-to-unofficial-accessories-after-november
• Nintendo 4DS Patent?! https://retrododo.com/nintendo-patent-for-a-potential-nintendo-4ds-emerges/

Nintendo4DS #spiderman2 #xbox

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• intro
• Friend shows ending (Thought Cops, Roast Mortem, Rich Dickman)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Beer items: Guinness nitro surge https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyqgeEkt4WN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
  https://nitrosurge.guinness.com/en/
• Weird beer items: whatever this is https://x.com/HumansNoContext/status/1714295278499680551?s=20
• Creamcast ale https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2023/10/dreamcast-themed-ale-spotted-for-sale.html
• Analogue n64 announced https://x.com/analogue/status/1713933239327273452?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Pete Hines retires from Bethesda https://x.com/dcdeacon/status/1713918172351308242?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• GameStop employee shoots shoplifter https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/19/florida-gamestop-employee-fatally-shoots-shoplifter/71237365007/
• Is it horror?

horrorgames #guinness #videogames

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Yuengling fights for shelf space https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/yuengling-wants-its-fair-share-of-the-bud-light-debacle/
• James Corden hosted a town hall with Bobby Kotick https://www.pcgamer.com/at-activisions-internal-meetinginexplicably-hosted-by-james-cordenbobby-kotick-promises-a-new-dimension-of-emotional-connection-powered-by-ai/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=socialflow
• Xbox announces Activision blizzard joins https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/10/13/xbox-activision-blizzard/
• Bobby Kotick to leave in early 2024 https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/13/23791235/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-complete-finalized
• Best Buy to stop stocking physical media https://x.com/wario64/status/1712538697307140477?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Weird item: 1 new WiiU sold in September 2023 https://nintendoeverything.com/1-new-wii-u-was-sold-in-the-u-s-during-september-2023/

Xbox #activision #wiiu

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Naughty Dog layoffs https://kotaku.com/naughty-dog-ps5-playstation-sony-last-us-part-3-layoffs-1850893794
• Unity CEO steps down https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009494331/en/Unity-Announces-Leadership-Transition
• Nintendo to shut down online functionality on 3DS and WiiU
• New PS5 slim models revealed https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/10/new-look-for-ps5-console-this-holiday-season/
• Weird Gaming Item: PS1’s used by audiophiles for CD playback https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/random-music-fans-are-modding-early-ps1-consoles-to-use-as-cd-players
• Adam Sessler is insane https://x.com/adamsessler/status/1711761934318805484?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

ps5slim #unity #nintendo

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Fetterman trolls GOP with bud light https://www.thedailybeast.com/biden-impeachment-hearing-fetterman-trolls-republican-james-comer-with-case-of-bud-light
• Weird beer item: Oktoberfest toboggan https://x.com/amarghh/status/1704966833365770345?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Capcom exec says game prices are too low https://www.eurogamer.net/game-prices-are-too-low-says-capcom-exec
• GamersMad: wwe 2k 22 servers shut down after 20 months https://x.com/wwegames/status/1707757125026594882?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• New GameStop ceo memo https://x.com/gmedd/status/1707504724227076560?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Jim Ryan rpetires https://sonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2023/new-management-structure-of-sony-interactive-entertainment-2/
• Article on his controversal tenure as CEO https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-29/why-playstation-fans-are-cheering-ceo-jim-ryan-s-departure
• Paprium’s second Kickstarter update https://x.com/billytimeg/status/1706990879594959299?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

WWE2k22 #paprium #fetterman

Special thanks to Krooked, AgentChris, Drewski, JD, Snarcast & Max Marvel for calling in!

Unity’s apology https://blog.unity.com/news/open-letter-on-runtime-fee
UK gives preliminary approval to MS / AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/22/23885176/microsofts-activision-blizzard-uk-cma-preliminary-approval

Guest Pages
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• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Sentry City Review
• Patreon questions
• Bud light could lose shelf space in cold shelves https://nypost.com/2023/09/15/bud-light-could-lose-retail-shelf-space-as-dylan-mulvaney-boycott-persists/
• The wolf among us author puts Fables series into public domain despite DC dispute https://www.eurogamer.net/the-wolf-among-us-and-fables-creator-clashes-with-dc-and-puts-entire-franchise-into-the-public-domain
• Beginning of the End for Evil Dead: https://twitter.com/EvilDeadTheGame/status/1704239249761906859
• FTC Document leaks https://www.resetera.com/threads/phil-spencer-in-2020-getting-acquiring-nintendo-would-be-a-career-moment-for-me-nintendos-future-exists-off-of-their-own-hardware.765935/
• Devs unite against unity https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/09/game-developers-unite-against-unitys-new-per-install-pricing-structure/
• Unity shuts down town hall over death threats https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/14/23873628/unity-death-threats-john-riccitiello
• Unity says Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo will pay the install fees https://twistedvoxel.com/unity-playstation-xbox-nintendo-pay-on-behalf-of-devs/
• Unity to issue apology and clearing of info https://x.com/unity/status/1703547752205218265?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Unity #microsoft #nintendo

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Bill gates buys 1.7 million shares of Bud Light https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/investing/bill-gates-bud-light-shares/index.html
• Unity’s insane price hikes for game devs https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/unity-runtime-fee-policy-marc-whitten
• Smash Pro gets kicked off twitch for drinking and driving https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-bans-smash-pro-bobby-big-ballz-after-drinking-and-driving-on-stream-2281802/
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Unity #budlight #bobbyballz

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Ted Cruz’s lame beer segment https://x.com/acyn/status/1697042572038881358?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Crying about pronouns in Starfield https://x.com/danvasc2/status/1698158088732205552?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Video games to join SAG Aftra strike? https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-aftra-seeks-video-game-strike-approval-1235711251/
• Embracer group shuts own Volition games https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/09/saints-row-and-red-faction-developer-volition-shuts-down-after-30-years
• Sony’s price hike for online https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-raising-playstation-plus-subscription-prices-in-september/
• AI listening as you play COD https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-enlists-ai-to-eavesdrop-on-voice-chat-and-help-ban-toxic-players-starting-today/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR07NtzGGKXFm8WMPz4Dj40tDBU54peb8tNDvG_ybxDHVUPdBY3gFmLxsj4&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

volition #starfield #sagaftrastrike

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Cape may calls of flying fish acquisition https://973espn.com/cape-may-nj-brewery-calling-off-merger-with-flying-fish/
• Microsoft to sell cloud service to Ubisoft in AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23828302/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-ubisoft-cloud-gaming-rights-uk-cma
• PlayStation Portal details https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23842771/sony-playstation-portal-remote-player-specs-release-date-price
• Weird gaming item: new hdmi Atari 2600 https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
• GamersMad: Analogue Pocket glow in the dark https://x.com/analogue/status/1696176115054718994?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Top 100 games
  https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best-video-games-all-time

• Intro – The Boys are Back!
• Lucas’s wargames match https://youtu.be/C38_f9mrUrQ
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• 10 years on YouTube (8/23/13)
• Kid Rock drinks bud light https://x.com/tmz/status/1692587599439741056?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Charles Martinet steps down as Mario voice https://x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1693624002982314108?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• New Lenovo switch / steamdeck competitor leaked https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/16/23835191/lenovo-legion-go-leaked-images-steam-deck-competitor
• Xbox360 store to close in July 2024 https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/17/xbox-360-store-will-close-july-2024/
• Sega completes aquisition of rovio https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-has-completed-its-acquisition-of-rovio/
• Gamers mad: braid dev says games are boring https://x.com/jonathan_blow/status/1693094153054560352?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Xbox360 #Sega #rovio

• Intro
• What are we drinkng
• What are we playing
• Patreon
• Marvel killed comedies? https://twitter.com/culturecrave/status/1688479121842839552?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Red Dead Redemption coming to switch and PS4 https://twitter.com/wario64/status/1688551984297811968?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  https://twitter.com/snapblastplay/status/1688561812629843968?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• PS5 update features https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-firmware-beta-adds-dolby-atmos-support-more-accessibility-features-and-optional-beeps/1100-6516399/
• Elon musk funding LRG lawsuit? https://twitter.com/kara_creates/status/1688065503820931072?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• CAN YOU BEAT RESIDENT EVIL 2 WITHOUT USING THE DPAD
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gjJ4ozkVmE
• MK 1 roster https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/mortal-kombat-1-all-confirmed-characters

MK1 #elonmusk #ResdentEvil

• Intro
• If you could theme your gameroom from one game/franchise what would it be
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions (thank Charles lemons for signing up $5)
• Skillshare promo
• Budweiser layoffs https://nypost.com/2023/07/27/anheuser-busch-to-lay-off-workers-after-bud-light-disaster/
• ESRB to launch face recognition age estimation to ratings https://www.dexerto.com/tech/esrb-plans-facial-recognition-age-checker-for-age-verification-2224056/
• New switch development kits sent out https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-switch-2-targets-2024-with-next-gen-console/
• GamersMad: gaming is juvenile https://twitter.com/kennedyhall/status/1682570660625752065?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Nintendo #Switch #videogames

• What am I drinking
• What am I playing
• Patreon Questions
• Costco not restocking bud light? https://www.newsweek.com/bud-light-costco-death-star-plummeting-sales-1812119?fbclid=IwAR3WyVyVaOfNlv2Ru0tJrKPj5kU5GqjOaF1q-3GcbGJeaMLgSg-x4W_q-8c_aem_ARg7xiichz7VJOMvUwaJ_DTsJhvduAI969tuZPdm4z2kTOenLFZax-1mQ4kcL0gnt3o&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Sony project Q leaks https://bgr.com/entertainment/project-q-leak-confirmed-all-my-fears-about-the-ps5-handheld/
• Judge denies preliminary injunction with MS/AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win
• FTC appeals https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/12/23791274/ftc-microsoft-activision-blizzard-appeal
• Microsoft and Sony agree to 10 year COD deal https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/07/after-months-of-competition-complaints-sony-agrees-to-10-year-call-of-duty-deal/
  https://kotaku.com/retro-games-arcade-xbox-x-s-antstream-mortal-kombat-1850669127
• Brian’s First Anime Vampire Hunter D
• VGHF says only 13% of games released before 2010 are commercially available https://www.ign.com/articles/new-study-13-percent-video-game-history-foundation
• Voicemails

microsoft #callofduty #playstation

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Philly’s oldest dive bar to reopen https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/man-full-of-trouble-philadelphia-dive-bar-reopens-20230703.html?cid=Philly.com+Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=Philly.com+Facebook+Account&fbclid=IwAR1nk85i-Q54ugdjDhzDxpK1oyz3cwN1NyFdueKGrNBfsQeNvcvWmmc4Vno_aem_AX0kjJz2JSojngUIPN9j6K7qacMEbL58vJP69FuJcWluRBtSFaPggEnzJdwidvlAwkw&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Yuji Naka sentenced https://twitter.com/historysonic/status/1677135270406242305?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Atari and Polymega team up https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/07/05/2699989/0/en/Atari-Announces-Strategic-Collaboration-with-Playmaji-Inc.html
• Sega pulls back on blockchain gaming https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-06/sega-joins-blockchain-games-pullback-as-crypto-winter-persists
• GamersGlad: Dad with 2 jobs places in Tekken World Tour Finals https://www.oneesports.gg/tekken/ghirlanda-gamer-dad-tekken/

yujinaka #Atari #philly

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon (thanks Spaghetti for signing up , $5 tier)
• Weird item: switch drink koozi https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8eYRhAB/
• Bobby Kotick says new switch is as powerful as an Xbox one / ps4 https://mynintendonews.com/2023/06/28/activision-blizzard-ceo-says-the-next-nintendo-system-is-close-to-playstation-4-and-xbox-one-power-wise/
• Nintendo says switch is “good enough” https://mynintendonews.com/2023/06/30/nintendo-believes-the-switchs-performance-is-good-enough-though-admits-developers-always-want-more/
• JRPG label has been othering https://www.polygon.com/23677598/jrpg-label-history-othering-discrimination-japanese-role-playing-game
• Gamers Mad: article after 4 hours https://twitter.com/elbethium/status/1674309093840805889?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Original article: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-16-genre-inspiration-game-of-thrones-opening/

JRPG #Nintendo #switch

FNAF #TooManyGames #stadia

BONUS SEGMENT – Crusty corner: sex with hitler 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/85233073?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

00:00 intro, what I am drinking, what I have been playing
04:38 Patreon questions
11:48 TooManyGames 2023 recap
Iron Lung developers reaction to sales spike from Titan sub https://twitter.com/duskdev/status/1671498543771574273?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Google Stadia returns?! https://youtu.be/fI-iE0-xpxI
Xbox claims they lost the console war https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-admits-xbox-has-lost-the-console-wars-as-it-battles-for-69-billion-activision-blizzard-buyout
Alan Wake II is digital only so devs have more time to finish https://www.eurogamer.net/alan-wake-2-is-digital-only-because-it-gives-remedy-more-time-to-polish
FNAF trailer https://youtu.be/0VH9WCFV6XQ

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• GamersMad: taking time off work to game https://twitter.com/trogistreed420/status/1669631508036853761?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Does history have a nintendo problem? https://www.timeextension.com/features/talking-point-does-video-game-history-have-a-nintendo-problem
  Internal memo states Microsoft wants to put Sony out of business? https://www.axios.com/2023/06/20/exhibit-k-microsoft-activision
• Nintendo direct reactions https://www.youtube.com/live/s7t5jnpkCkI?feature=share
• Nintendo Direct: https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2023-everything-announced
  Voicemail

Nintendo #nintendodirect #microsoft

• Welcome
• What am I drinking
• What am I playing
• Patreon Questions
• Saying Goodbye to Friday the 13th/VHS
• New Friday the 13th game announced after last one has shutdown update https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-new-friday-the-13th-game-is-in-development-with-composer-harry-manfredini/1100-6514935/
• Xbox Direct Review
  https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/xbox-game-showcase-and-starfield-direct-2023-all-the-trailers-and-announcements-2619845/

xbox #starfield #fridaythe13ththegame

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• NoIPaMay winners: https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/noipamay-2023/
• Valve told Nintendo about dolphin https://www.ign.com/articles/valve-reportedly-notified-nintendo-of-dolphin-emulators-steam-release-to-avoid-hot-water-itself
• Microsoft showcase to feature “no completely fake” trailers https://kotaku.com/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-showcase-2023-e3-fable-1850505859
• Fighting Games in FY 23
• 13 best fighting games ever https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/23632406/best-fighting-games-mortal-kombat-1-nintendo-switch-ps5-xbox-street-fighter-6

streetfighter6 #mortalkombat #microsoft

Our winners were RetroBrewz and TPA Bier Lass be sure to give them some love!

See all the submissions below!

• intro (thank Kevin and Mark)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Bud light sales drop 25% over past week https://nypost.com/2023/05/30/bud-light-sales-plunge-25-7-modelo-closes-beer-gap/
• Patreon Questions
• Amico update https://twitter.com/matthewhenzel/status/1660844414015533059?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Yuji Naka could get 2.5 years in prison and 1 million dollar fine for insider trading https://nintendoeverything.com/former-sonic-team-head-yuji-naka-arrested-over-insider-trading/
• Bobby Kotick’s first interview in a decade https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/activision-blizzard-ceo-addresses-toxic-workforce-claims-microsoft-deal-1235628361/
• China approves MS/Activision Blizzard deal https://twitter.com/fosspatents/status/1659550898694021120?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Ripped off? video goes viral https://twitter.com/mask_bastard/status/1662140547027419156?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Extraction shooter with actual money on the line https://twitter.com/br1infinite/status/1657862388043993089?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo DMCA’s steam over dolphin emulator https://www.pcgamer.com/nintendo-sends-valve-dmca-notice-to-block-steam-release-of-wii-emulator-dolphin/
• Man robs bank with duck hunt controller https://news.sky.com/sto
  ry/man-accused-of-robbing-south-carolina-store-using-nintendo-duck-hunt-pistol-12894203

amico #bobbykotick #nintendo

• intro (talk thought cops and hard drive, plugs, etc)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Hard Drive ranks every NA N64 game https://hard-drive.net/hd/video-games/we-played-and-ranked-every-single-n64-game/
• Patreon questions
• DrinkersMad: Miller lite goes woke https://twitter.com/citizenfreepres/status/1658106553671766016?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Kevin’s twitter: @kevinpodas
Thought cops Twitter: @realthoughtcops
Thought cops links: https://linktr.ee/thoughtcops
Mark’s podcast: https://insidegoodoutsidebad.com/podcast/
Mark’s twitter: @mark_roebuck

N64 #Podcast #millerlite

• Intro (thank Tom for guesting last week)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions( thank Craig for $2 signup)
• EU approves Microsoft / AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/15/23723703/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-approved-eu-european-commission
• Man gets jail for life by beating man to death with Pokémon cards https://kotaku.com/pokemon-card-murder-death-britain-bag-andrew-hague-bbc-1850421839?rev=1683674408591&utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1683675213&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR00X41Wq88pynuU9dWhNkOeEk7b-oCjOOWIM0jYbWFP_PN4vPYr1_QOQfA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• GamersMad: gamers lining up for Zelda https://twitter.com/tradfeminine/status/1657068216131235841?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Kotaku dunks on line waiting https://kotaku.com/tears-kingdom-lines-wait-nintendo-eshop-target-hip-pack-1850433747
• Knockoff Zelda stickers (zee) https://www.thegamer.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-special-edition-sticker-switch-dbrand-ps5-darkplates/

tearsofthekingdom #xbox #kotaku

• Intro (plug Roast Mortem, etc)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• ABInBev backtracks on Dylan Mulvaney promotion https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/ceo-distances-anheuser-busch-bud-light-dylan-mulvaney-controversy-not-formal-campaign
• Even Gayer beer
  https://breweriesinpa.com/necromancer-introduces-even-gayer-light-lager-in-support-of-g4g-pittsburgh/
• Kotaku reporting on TotK leaks (GamersMad?) https://twitter.com/kotaku/status/1653446774483189777?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• For context: they said to avoid leaks of TLoU2 https://kotaku.com/psa-beware-of-massive-the-last-of-us-ii-spoilers-from-1843105989
  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/45ZiNe3zC0g
• Luke Plunkett’s WW2 tweet that he deleted https://twitter.com/vitocomedy/status/1654622428625260548?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Voicemails

tearsofthekingdom #budlight #kotaku

• Intro (thank Whack, talk Roast Mortem appearance)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Who would you cast in a Streets of Rage movie?
• Twisted Metal TV teaser https://youtu.be/cYb_HFHJJHs
• Vampire survivors tv show? https://deadline.com/2023/04/vampire-survivors-video-game-animated-television-series-story-kitchen-luca-galante-poncle-trailer-1235340337/
• GamersMad: Emulation is illegal guy https://twitter.com/sonicsaviorr/status/1650894136667406336?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• UK Blocks MS/AB deal https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-uk-regulator-has-blocked-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision/
• Kotaku writer whines about Nintendo not giving a Tears of the Kingdom code https://twitter.com/ethangach/status/1651226560286818306?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Kotaku #streetsofrage #emulation

What will you win?

The winner will be chosen at the end of the month based on the number of entries provided and the best looking picture. The prize will be determined later in the month, however you can expect some cool merch, possible new custom glass or even a game.

How to Enter The Contest

In order to enter the contest be sure to tag us on Twitter/Instagram by using #DBPG and #NOIPAMAY showcasing your non-IPA beer (extra points for including a video game too). We will be featuring our favorite photos on our site and social media throughout the month of May. Every different picture counts as a new submission, so get drinking and get sharing. At the end of the month we will select a winner who will get a special giveaway. I can’t wait to try some different beer styles with you all!

See some great examples from the previous years: Check out all pictures from 2021, 2022

What beer styles should you try during the month of May?

The obvious answer is, drink whatever style you like the most, but I have broken down a few styles that are staples for the spring time and reflect a lighter and more outdoorish (not a word) mood. There are plenty of other styles as well so don’t limit yourself to just this list. The descriptions were pulled from Craftbeer.com

Helles

A beer for beer lovers, the German-style helles is a malt accented lager beer that balances a pleasant malt sweetness and body with floral Noble hops and restrained bitterness. The helles is a masterclass in restraint, subtly and drinkability which makes it an enduring style for true beer lovers and an elusive style for craft brewers to recreate. The German helles reminds beer lovers that the simple things in life are usually the most rewarding and worth pursuing.

Some examples: Hofbräu Original, Hell Lager (Surly Brewing Company), Victory Helles Lager

Kölsch

Crisp, delicate and oh-so-drinkable, the German-style Kolsch is a beer hybrid, meaning that its production and subsequent beer drinking experience saddles qualities of both lager beers and ale beers. These light and refreshing ale-lager hybrids are perfect for warm summer days and have become a favored style by American craft brewers and beer lovers alike. In addition to their thirst quenching ability, they also are a fun beer to enjoy with food, including traditional German sausages and kraut.

Some examples: Ballast Point California Kölsch, Sierra Nevada Kölsch, Leinenkugel Canoe Paddler

Cream Ale

The American cream ale is a mild, pale, light-bodied ale, made using a warm fermentation (top or bottom fermenting yeast) and cold lagering. Despite being called an ale, when being judged in competitions it is acceptable for brewers to use lager yeast.

Some examples: Public House Cream Ale, Neshaminy Creek Cream Ale, Naked Brewing Cream Ale

Pilsner

The Bohemian pilsener has a slightly sweet and evident malt character and a toasted, biscuit-like, bready malt character. Hop bitterness is perceived as medium with a low to medium-low level of noble-type hop aroma and flavor. This style originated in 1842, with “pilsener” originally indicating an appellation in the Czech Republic. Classic examples of this style used to be conditioned in wooden tanks and had a less sharp hop bitterness despite the similar IBU ranges to German-style pilsner.

Some examples: Pilsner Urquell, Lagunitas PILS, Dogfish Head Piercing Pils

Gose

Straw to medium amber, the contemporary Gose is cloudy from suspended yeast. A wide variety of herbal, spice, floral or fruity aromas other than found in traditional Leipzig-Style Gose are present, in harmony with other aromas. Salt (table salt) character is traditional in low amounts, but may be perceptible in varying intensities. Body is low to medium-low.

Some examples: The Kimmie, The Yink & The Holy Gose, Sixpoint Jammer, Evil Twin Brewing Mission Gose

Wheat Beers

American wheat beers are some of the most approachable beers in the craft beer world, and the versatility of wheat beer allows it to be combined with a variety of ingredients or enjoyed on its own alongside a wide variety of food options. The sizable portion of wheat malt used to brew wheat beer lends a lighter, distinctive experience compared to beers brewed with barley exclusively.

Some examples: Bell’s Oberon Ale, Harpoon UFO, Sam Adams Summer Ale

Farm House Ales/Siasons

Beers in this category are gold to light amber in color. Often bottle-conditioned, with some yeast character and high carbonation. Belgian-style saison may have Brettanomyces or lactic character, and fruity, horsey, goaty and/or leather-like aromas and flavors. Specialty ingredients, including spices, may contribute a unique and signature character. Commonly called “farmhouse ales” and originating as summertime beers in Belgium, these are not just warm-weather treats. U.S. craft brewers brew them year-round and have taken to adding a variety of additional ingredients.

Some examples: Ommegang Hennepin, Boulevard Tank 7, Hill Farmstead Arthur

Bocks

Traditional bock beers are all-malt brews and are high in malt sweetness. Malt character should be a balance of sweetness and toasted or nut-like malt. “Bock” translates as “goat”!

Some examples: Yuengling Bock, Gunther’s Bock, Tröegs Troegenator

Sours

The acidity present in sour beer is usually in the form of lactic, acetic and other organic acids naturally developed with acidified malt in the mash, or produced during fermentation by the use of various microorganisms. These beers may derive their sour flavor from pure cultured forms of souring agents or from the influence of barrel aging.

Some examples: Victory Sour Monkey, Rogue Just a Pinch, Avery Apricot

We can’t wait to see all your beers, Cheers!

Whack’s twitter: https://twitter.com/whacknicholson?s=21&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Western Kabuki: https://linktr.ee/westernkabuki

• Intro (plus reliving retro appearance, do we even like each other?)
• What we are drinking
• What we are playing
• Patreon questions
• “Bye Dan” beer after Dan Snyder sells commanders https://www.wusa9.com/video/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/virginia-brewery-releases-ipa-called-bye-dan-ushering-in-new-washington-commanders-era/65-32a76e75-4a19-4313-b1ed-206935c5323e
  https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/04/17/bye-dan-beer-immediately-sells-out-after-commanders-sale/
• Insane new fps trailer https://twitter.com/esankiy/status/1648717946477314048?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo hacker must pay Nintendo 20-30% of income for life https://www.dexerto.com/tech/nintendo-hacker-forced-to-pay-them-for-life-after-being-released-from-prison-2117382/
• Unspoken Gaming Law
• Sega buys Angry Birds developer https://www.destructoid.com/sega-rovio-acquisition-merger-angry-birds/
• Square Enix doubles down on NFTs https://www.ign.com/articles/square-enix-nft-blockchain-web3-elixir
• Voicemail

Unrecorded #rovio #squareenix

• intro
• What we are drinking
• What we have been playing
• Patreon questions
• Jack Daniels whiskey lawsuit https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64819400
• Sony working on a new handheld? https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-handheld/
• Sony responds to UK CMA finding over call of duty https://www.vgchartz.com/article/456820/jim-ryan-our-business-would-never-recover-if-microsoft-degraded-call-of-duty-on-playstation/
• Capcom requests nude mod of RE4 Remake be taken down https://nichegamer.com/capcom-request-resident-evil-4-remake-s-nude-mods-down/
• Voicemails

PSHandheld #re4remake #jackdaniels

Power Hour 203 w/ the Rich Dickman show

• intro (talk TRDS, plugs, etc)
• What drinking
• What playing
• Wrestlemania discussion https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2023-wwe-wrestlemania-39-card-date-rumors-matches-predictions-location-match-card-start-time/
• Patreon questions
• CMA softens stance on MS/AB merger https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/24/23654728/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-uk-cma-call-of-duty-playstation
• Resident Evil & Sonic discussion
• Listener Advice question – Earthworm Jim

Twitter: @richdickmanshow @remdickman @codymccann @sizeroe
Site: richDickman.com
Site: Whatwouldjesusdraw.com

WrestleMania #TheRichDickmanShow #aiart

• intro (thank Broken Optics)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing (Sonic rant)
• Patreon Questions
• Red Wing Shoes makes Mario Boots (Travis Lee) https://gagadget.com/en/games/224171-red-wing-shoes-released-a-pair-of-mario-boots/
• Pokémon looking into blockchain and NFT’s (kit) https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/pokemon-company-hiring-nft-metaverse-knowledge-2609440/
• 12 finalists for 2023 videogame hall of fame https://twitter.com/museumofplay/status/1636019969572864006?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• The Completionist buys every 3DS and WiiU game https://youtu.be/ujHUMG0Uovs
• Hardest video games
• Voicemails

eshop #videogames #nintendo

• Giveaway – company of heroes 3 (Comment Blub Blub below to enter)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions (thank JD Maines for $30 tier)
• 5000 year old tavern found https://www.kgun9.com/archaeologists-discover-5000-year-old-tavern
• Mohlson coors to stop saying other beer tastes like water https://www.wsj.com/articles/molson-coors-told-to-stop-saying-rivals-beer-tastes-like-water-9c3d6ab5
• Microsoft bringing COD to Nintendo https://dotesports.com/call-of-duty/news/is-call-of-duty-on-nintendo-switch#:~:text=Is%20Call%20of%20Duty%20coming,when%20Smith%20confirmed%20the%20news.
• Sony to produce third party contracts to FTC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-ftc-has-told-sony-it-has-to-reveal-its-third-party-exclusivity-deals/
• Polymega app announced
  https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/emulation-console-polymega-is-getting-a-free-app-version/
• GamersMad: Xplay’s Baiten Kaitos review https://youtu.be/1iwH9S1rSdw
• Adam Sessler’s response https://twitter.com/adamsessler/status/1632135545718730752?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
  Voicemails (azoz azoz)

polymega #podcast #adamsessler

Rob’s twitter: @brokenoptics
Rob’s Instagram: @brokenopticsart
https://instagram.com/brokenopticsart?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

• What we are drinking
• What we are playing
• Patreon Questions
• Reflecting on our first episode and early guests
• Listening to voicemails

milestone #powerhourpodcast #podcast

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• XFL Returns and so does the beer snake https://twitter.com/highiightheaven/status/1627499788156473344?s=46&t=ZDsvD9lTMJX6Fk7I7Cs34g
• Gamepass cannibalizes sales? https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales
• The Atomic Heart controversy
  https://root-nation.com/en/news-en/en-players-begin-to-boycott-the-atomic-heart-game-for-hidden-supporting-the-war-in-ukraine/
  https://www.destructoid.com/atomic-heart-composer-mick-gordon-to-donate-fees-to-red-cross-for-ukraine/
• Mick Gordon reaponds https://twitter.com/mick_gordon/status/1625495826247319556?s=46&t=AwWV8Wu1VKJ4i8J1L-Sp8Q
• PowerPyx not doing a trophy guide https://twitter.com/wildbergerrrr/status/1627642964569645057?s=46&t=3CCX6HoAws-iLMxs4rPU8A

atomicheart #xfl #gamepass

• intro
• Super Bowl recap
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Beer history tweet https://twitter.com/yesterdaysprint/status/1622792292418600960?s=46&t=ohlc09wxUXXrko5fgtVQZA
• UK CMA offers options for Ms/AB deal https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uk-regulator-suggests-removing-call-of-duty-from-microsofts-activision-blizzard-acquisition/
• Nintendo direct reactions https://www.youtube.com/live/yMdUSVSEp7U?feature=share

nintendodirect #superbowl #podcast

• intro
• Plug voicemail (267-991-0156)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Brian’s controller video discussion
• Hogwarts Reviews are in: https://twitter.com/Okami13_/status/1622554511561695233
• Turtle rock ending support for Back4Blood https://turtlerockstudios.com/news/b4b-2223
• Video recommendation: Brewing 4000yo Mesopotamian beer https://youtu.be/gK4DMt8ARyU
• Which is Better: Getting a mid-air head shot or the gatling gun sections in gaming

hogwartslegacy #back4blood #worstcontroller

• Intro (thank reliving retro, plug A Gamer Looks at 40 appearance https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/1426576/12127774 )
• Voicemail line announcement (267-991-0156)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Fireball sued for lack of whisky https://www.wisn.com/article/fireball-cinnamon-whiskey-lawsuit/42659215?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwAR1XmonB2qLnqW9B-7QgR6QxymKwV8Z-MfAD7PhDPVYDVbaSBUs_DdkATFw&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Brewery vandalized, grand opening now in doubt https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/business-owner-left-in-shock-after-teenage-vandals-cause-200000-in-damage-to-his-property/69-ab56498c-49b5-4ddb-82e1-4e31f8fdef75
• PSVr 2 launch expectations cut in half https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-reportedly-cut-its-playstation-vr2-launch-forecast-in-half/
• Super Mario World at Universal has a size requirement for Mario kart ride https://kotaku.com/mario-kart-ride-nintendo-world-universal-hollywood-1850059007
• DK Oldies controversy
  RTU vid https://youtu.be/dki2fr-Ga-g
  RTU vid 2 https://youtu.be/BT-VtG9J-LA
  Rgt85 vid https://youtu.be/OA3kuz6oG5o
  Voultar tweet https://twitter.com/voultar/status/1618379418925436930?s=46&t=Hs70uPdgcjwZ_GcyTgvdyQ

supermarioworld #fireball #dkoldies

• Intro RR, talk about their shows, etc
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon (thank Rem Dickman for signing up for the $10 tier)
• Earthbound dimensions (Zwick) – https://youtu.be/hyVeswntdBQ
• Real life Metal Gear https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/342413-us-marines-defeat-darpa-robot-by-hiding-under-a-cardboard-box
• PS VR2 launch lineup announced https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/playstation-vr2-launch-window-lineup-announced
• A Dreamcast 2?? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/01/random-hyperkin-wants-to-make-the-sega-dreamcast-2

Dreamcast2 #PSVR2 #earthbound

• Intro (thank Dan for coming on)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing (add books to 23in23 from Fennec)
• Patreon Questions
• Weird items: Beer Carmelizer https://www.tiktok.com/@mikevsbeer/video/7182746145834356014
  Kensington tap room bans kids after 2pm https://www.inquirer.com/food/human-robot-kensington-no-kids-policy-20230103.html?cid=Philly.com+Facebook&utm_campaign=Philly.com+Facebook+Account&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR3N0E5RrrcOrJSzW_rGPugBVUC_UVOa9_dZE5jxRbyqTU5ubGJsk3Zphho&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• GamersMad: Adam Sessler (G4) https://twitter.com/adamsessler?s=21&t=plCrgX1YoLXYSHD5eLMOaQ
• Adam’s BPITU appearance https://youtu.be/cOZ7-fcz8xI

limitedrun #adamsessler #DBPG

• Intro (thanks to bladeblur)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• MAGfest recap
• GamersMad: MAGfest’s Kotaku sign https://twitter.com/frankcifaldi/status/1611038506570088460?s=46&t=qMPYrO4ayk124CszcU_GNg
• Original kotaku magfest article https://kotaku.com/magfest-discloses-dozens-of-covid-exposures-including-1848355840

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magfest #kotaku #podcast

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing (shout out 23in23, add beer)
• Patreon Questions (shout out Zwick at $5 tier)
• Small dev copyrights common word and issues strikes https://twitter.com/marcdwyz/status/1606002435754860545?s=46&t=rGpXmotmiXPBTRzbHlWtaw
• Yuji Naka officially indicted https://noisypixel.net/yuji-naka-arrested-again-insider-trading/
• Digital Trends top 10 games of 2022 https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/best-video-games-2022-top-10/

top10 #2022 #podcast

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Podcast #Top20 #2023

• intro (plug NFHC 264 guest spot https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-for-human-consumption/id1315475753?i=1000590685130 )
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Parents suing Epic Games for making fortnite too addictive https://twitter.com/dexerto/status/1602375892675723274?s=46&t=HcBZkxjKcWecSrGFJTP2xw
• Proper twitch etiquette? https://twitter.com/missnerdycurvy/status/1602759457611698180?s=46&t=H2yvphmofs6MWzhPM7R0pw
• Super Nintendo world reveal https://youtu.be/H2K4JzHVxpM
• Real life ads coming to gamepass? https://www.thegamer.com/microsoft-personalised-adverts-patent-xbox/

twitch #supernintendoworld #fortnite

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions (thank todd Howard stan for $5 tier and retrodeathrow for $2)
• Game awards reactions (thank TJ for all the gifted subs)
  Manscaped
• Days gone director blames woke reviewers for mid scores https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/days-gone-director-blames-middling-reviews-on-woke-reviewers-and-tech-issues/
• GamersMad: only dating a gamer https://twitter.com/thegingerperks/status/1599914938579169281?s=46&t=a4t3lhJKYLHiOQG4X4OAyA
• MS enters into 10 year deal to bring COD to Nintendo if merger goes through https://twitter.com/xboxp3/status/1600342335845724160?s=46&t=qEtrbmO89i1qEI7DjSX8Uw
• FTC sues to block MS / AB deal https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ftc-sues-to-block-microsoft-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard
• Yuji Naka arrested again! https://twitter.com/vgc_news/status/1600439353842536449?s=46&t=J8_wvEkOYkI0gf0W8ZBvng

cod #gameawards #microsoft

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intro (thank Pam & Michell, promo Brian’s DrunkFriend https://drunkfriend.buzzsprout.com/940924/11796336-episode-98-1998-and-brian-drink-a-beer-play-a-game)
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon (thank Blake Mount for signing up for $2 tier)
Manscaped Ad Read
Eagles players play GTA to bond https://kotaku.com/eagles-nfl-gta-online-roleplay-mods-pc-cj-1849828725
Smash World Tour shut down by Panda and Nintendo https://medium.com/@smashworldtour/smash-world-tour-official-statement-f568a3d135c8
Panda releases CEO https://twitter.com/pandaglobal/status/1599631343159480321?s=46&t=agX93U9TGrbvdnOP6lIypg
New Mario Movie trailer reaction https://twitter.com/illumination/status/1597713454122483712?s=46&t=1mTDDSRlBpdqzs9alxEkaw
Another trailer https://twitter.com/misterduby/status/1597986895828758528?s=46&t=N8JU4CeUGVZ2VBpjFyAM2g
GamersMad: woke Mario kart https://twitter.com/normanrbrink/status/1597723155774476290?s=46&t=r1PXfY0MIWPx2W-SzrX4iA

smashbros #supermariobros

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Origin of Point and Drink Adventure
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon questions
Manscaped Ad
Sony to delist easy platinum shovelware from PS store https://dexdotexe.com/playstation-bans-shovelware-and-easy-platinum-games-on-the-playstation-store/
Pokémon scarlet / violet sales numbers https://twitter.com/benjisales/status/1595545013458534400?s=46&t=UMYPUVCNBZ2swHdXHoJZtg
Silliest thing you never realized (inspired by DavyPGH) https://twitter.com/davypgh/status/1595068396047331333?s=46&t=w36fffAzk-IMuESIpw2j4w
Any games you are excited for next year?

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Special thanks to Nerdy Nick
DrunkFriend appearance https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drunkfriend/id1503675453?i=1000586704242
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions (huge thank you to reliving retro for signing up to $5 tier)
Manscaped Ad
GamersHappy: Superman tech demo dev gets game back after being stolen off steam https://twitter.com/tjatomica/status/1592268570855354368?s=46&t=o0FmgPwiyjfE0Y9M7j–MA
Bethesda responds to Mick Gordon https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1592971214817222656?s=20&t=Y1A-wR98vfJe-ZC78Pq4Ow
Microsoft offered Sony 10 years of access to COD for Activision deal https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-offered-playstation-a-10-year-deal-for-call-of-duty-sony-declined-to-comment
Yugi Naka arrested for insider trading
https://kotaku.com/yuji-naka-sonic-hedgehog-dragon-quest-arrested-crime-1849799553

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What we are drinking
What we are playing
Patreon Questions
Manscaped Sponsor
Animal Crossing becomes best selling game in Japan ever https://twitter.com/gamedatalibrary/status/1590003819425173510?s=46&t=NvJrpHewyi-mbsB6NV6dNw
Mick Gordon responds about Doom Eternal https://twitter.com/mick_gordon/status/1590343092598878210?s=46&t=hWpoOJnSps2Y3FzOclr5HA
Game awards GOTY nominees https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1592203204359467008?s=46&t=IHGPR22qjvF0i_5KAz6qDg

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thegameawards #doometernal

overwatch2 #PS2 #Capcom

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What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon (thank Travis Lee for going from $2 to $5)
Seller notes from PRGE https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/1582206545349074944?s=46&t=pCldyF5Jiyic3hvKjI9YnQ
Hellena Taylor lied about her offer https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1584479145274527744?s=46&t=AhuBAnMWpUjCc2TRVio5DQ
Longest we spent on a section of a game to pass / beat it? (Kit)
Sony blocks COD from GamePass https://www.gamingbible.co.uk/news/playstation-blocked-cod-from-game-pass-says-xbox-20221019
RE4 Remake Trailer https://youtu.be/pQsyi4j1RqM
Silent Hill 2 remake announced https://twitter.com/konami/status/1582840411512393729?s=46&t=5G1pvXgrBxAwf-PckiUEqQ

GamersMad: thinking SH2 looks bad means you are old https://twitter.com/bawkbasoup/status/1583187336451751936?s=46&t=gTuWMHBm6yqGsvtufheEDA

gamersmad: gamers argue SH2’s meaning with its creator https://twitter.com/adsk4/status/1583708608852037633?s=46&t=f8SX3RpopJcyp7DqI7t9Yg

SilentHill2 #ResidentEvil4 #podcast

What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions
Eggo Nog Liqueur (Lucas Hackett) https://nerdist.com/article/new-eggo-nog-waffle-liqueur-sugarlands-distilling-weird-but-delicious-holiday-drink/
50 best beers in the world https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/the-50-greatest-beers-in-the-world/
How much gamepass actually makes https://www.tweaktown.com/news/88846/microsoft-reveals-how-much-money-game-pass-actually-makes/index.html
Gamepass coming to Oculus https://www.oculus.com/blog/vr-games-meta-connect-2022-marvel-iron-man/
Microsoft argues UK sides with Sony https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-accuses-uk-regulator-of-adopting-sonys-complaints-over-activision-blizzard-deal/
Sony complains COD could be changed by deal with Microsoft https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-tells-regulator-cod-players-are-likely-to-switch-to-xbox-even-without-exclusivity/
Xbox responds https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-uk-cma-activision-blizzard-merger-response
The Bayonetta 3 controversy https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1581289084718227456?s=46&t=5eYGGd-7XT1VKrpmI0R6BQ
G4 ends https://www.ign.com/articles/g4-is-being-shut-down-less-than-a-year-after-it-launched

G4 #bayonetta #xboxgamepass

What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions
Mario movie trailer reaction https://youtu.be/nMPCXuvL8EM
Tara strong tweet https://twitter.com/tarastrong/status/1578208910988623872?s=46&t=yIs1AAFdqNvG2v_foTI1VA

GamersMad: Ellie actor encouraged to not play Last of Us for show https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/last-of-us-tv-shows-ellie-hasnt-played-the-game-was-encouraged-not-to/

Sony says they aren’t taking devs off market with purchases https://wccftech.com/playstation-studios-head-says-sony-isnt-taking-devs-off-market-with-acquisitions/
PlayatationStars breakdown of awful reward ratio https://www.tweaktown.com/news/88812/gamers-discover-best-way-to-earn-playstation-stars-points/index.html
Sony confirms it will still make PS4 games https://www.gamebyte.com/sony-confirms-it-will-still-be-developing-ps4-games-alongside-ps5/?fbclid=IwAR21pLCR6oprszEPoYAFdI8OgBTqW8zKY4aYgnaImlrOqfKdH9GgXQF0AXI
Would it make a good game: Neverending story

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stadia #fandom #overwatch2

intro – (shout out Monday night grift https://youtu.be/8oFaLhVsFo0 )
What are we drinking
Announce Contest in October (Show us Your Pumpkins)
What are we playing
Patreon Questions
YouTube comment of the week
New beer shortage due to volcano? https://www.axios.com/2022/09/19/beer-shortage-co2-supply-issues
Beer shortages due to CO2 and cans https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/09/24/beer-shortage-inflation-supply-chain-issues-brewers/10433769002/
Dispatch games in trouble https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/09/dispatch-games-posts-several-updates-around-its-company-status-and-products
Dispatch games responds https://twitter.com/dispatchgames/status/1568212170009108480?s=46&t=A9iekj1P0QYivUN7flOO1Q
Blizzard locks heroes behind Battlepass https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-overwatch-2-hero-battle-pass-interview/
https://twitter.com/YokaiRiderVT/status/1574845030019354624?s=20&t=FA0Xn7BgM7DRugoCmUte3Q
DevsMad: Dunkey’s BigMode company announcement https://youtu.be/PEt27Jgp8gs

dunkey #overwatch2 #blizzard

We discuss the following
intro
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions
YouTube comment of the week
Nintendo direct reactions https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-13-2022/
Games in order https://www.nintendolife.com/features/round-up-everything-announced-in-the-september-2022-nintendo-direct-every-game-reveal-and-trailer
Sony state of play reactions http://play.st/StateOfPlay
Games in order https://www.gameshedge.com/state-of-play-september-2022/
Sonic Frontiers latest trailer https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1570033864437018628?s=46&t=oscEbH-WvUd3x1cmgEuexA
Sonic Frontiers redeemed now? https://twitter.com/thencsmaster/status/1570065019148058625?s=46&t=IZtDL_lAl9NA4uqS3bfAJA
GTA and red dead remake leaks
https://twitter.com/letsgocancelar/status/1571419630362660865?s=46&t=kW_fcXQTfC1RwyeX910lRg
https://twitter.com/rdrremastered/status/1571459509910147075?
s=46&t=kW_fcXQTfC1RwyeX910lRg

nintendodirect #Stateofplay #sonicfrontiers

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Background – From Neshaminy Creek themselves “It’s Creekfest time! This is our traditional German-style Festbier brewed once a year to celebrate the beginning of fall and all of the Oktoberfest merriment that the season brings. Best enjoyed while donning your favorite pair of lederhosen, Creekfestbier Lager is brewed with Pilsner and Munich malts for a medium body and toasty backbone. Herkules and Hallertauer hops balance the bready character with a touch of bitterness. The crisp, dry finish will leave you wanting another liter…or two. Prost!”

Appearance – The can design is everything I expect out of Neshaminy Creek. Alot of details and something funny, you have a coocoo clock with two Germans saying cheers with the nice blue and white checker design on the back of the can. Once poured it looks like most Marzens. A foamy head with a ton of lacing and that traditional burnt amber color.

Aroma – This aroma for this one is quite strong. You have big notes of caramel and with toasted grains and malts as the foundation. If you let this one warm a bit I can also notice some pretzel which is fitting for an Oktoberfest

Taste: The flavor is all about the caramel and malts with a slight toasted grain finish. There is a hint of spice but I can’t tell if its the hops or something else. Either way I really like what I am getting out of this one.

Drinkability – As one of the lowest ABVs for a Marzen (5.2%) this really helps in how easy it is to go through a few cans of these bad boys. You will notice a medium body with a hop and sweet finish. The surprise here is how it feels heavy for such a light brew.

Overall – I was amazed at how much I enjoyed this one. That’s not a knock on Neshaminy Creek because I enjoy all their beers, but for a non German brewer to make such a tasty Marzen I was impressed. This is a definite must try for you Oktoberfest beer enthusiasts.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Northgard. In a world of RTS’ that get overlooked this is one you should really try. It may be smaller in scale compared to other games but the various Viking Clans all offer something fun and unique. So grab a 6 pack and enjoy your time.

Background – From Tröegs themselves “Our take on this timeless German style starts with a traditional brewing technique called decoction, creating a bright, dry maltiness. A kettle addition of Hallertau Tradition hops adds subtle floral and herbal undercurrents to this toasty sweet Fest Lager. Eins, zwei, g’suffa!”

Appearance – The bottle design is everything you would want out of an Oktoberfest brew. With the dominant color of it being blue with nice touches of gold. The center piece of the bottle a nice stein of beer which is what this is about, the beer. I love the way Tröegs handles the information on the side as well with a nice little paragraph of information. Once poured you have that classic burnt amber color with alot of foamy head and a ton of lacing. Great looking brew here.

Aroma – This aroma at first reminds me of most Marzens. The malt, and toasted bread notes are heavy but I also notice a pretzel smell which is not normal for this style.

Taste: The flavor is heavy in toasted grains, almost like cereal, with a caramel finish. I also get something close to a dark brown bread, maybe with sweet butter. I like that that sweet and toasted notes are perfectly balanced.

Drinkability – The initial sip will be smooth with a little bit of a bite. This is a medium body brew with a crisp finish and a sweet sugar film left on the lips.

Overall – Tröegs has never disappointed me when it comes to their products and this is another great example. I love that this beer has all the standard notes you would expect from a Mazen, but I also find that there are some new flavors being presented. I would highly recommend this one.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader. This is a great Star Wars game in the catalog of other great Star Wars games and it is commonly over looked. If you wanna feel like you are in control of a legit X Wing in a really fun game then grab a 6 pack and enjoy yourself.

Background – From Spoetzl Brewery themselves “Just like the world’s largest beer festival, our little brewrey has Bavarian roots and a long tradition of honoring tradition. Which is why we made this märzen-style with German-grown Hallertau tradition. If that doesn’t make you polka dance for joy, we don’t know what will..”

Appearance – The bottle has a predominantly orange palate that really stands out. There are nice accents of blue and white but it would be easy to mistake this for a pumpkin beer from afar. Once poured you have the burnt amber color with a heavy foamy head and alot of lacing, very traditionally looking Marzen here.

Aroma – This beer holds up the standard expectation of a Marzen. You have heavy notes of malt and biscuits. Both cold and warm I could detect alot from Shiner.

Taste: Just like the aroma the taste here is all what you would expect. A healthy dose of malt with a slight caramel finish. As the beer warms you will get some toasted notes and a minimal amount of hops. I like what they are doing with this one, its a solid beer.

Drinkability – The initial sip will be smooth with minimal carbonation and you will notice the sweetness of the malts. But as it sits you will have a dry almost stale aftertaste which is the biggest negative I could detect from this one.

Overall – The Shiner Märzen-Style Oktoberfest may not deviate too much from a standard Marzen, which is fine with me. Its the finish of the beer that stops it from being better. I would recommend trying it, especially if this is an introduction to Marzens.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Power Move Wrestling. Listen I know there are plenty of better wrestling game’s out there but this is an interesting choice that doesn’t do much wrong, yet its not perfect either. These two deserve each other.

Background – From Hofbräu brewery themselves “The waitress is carrying ten liters and she still has a smile on her face. Celebrating, singing, swaying – Prost! The Hofbräu tent at the Oktoberfest is known for its lively atmosphere. Here is where the world comes to celebrate. Down Under in Lederhosen. Of course, the most popular folk festival in the world wouldn’t be complete without a very special beer: Hofbräu Oktoberfest beer is a full-bodied, bottom-fermented specialty beer. With its fine hoppy aroma, it’s perfect alongside a classic Oktoberfest roasted chicken. The Oktoberfest originated in 1810 in Munich, Germany, as a wedding celebration for the Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria. This product was created especially for this event and is brewed usually for the Oktoberfest, now the largest beer festival in the world. Hofbräu München (HB) is one of a selected group of breweries granted the privileges of supplying the Oktoberfest with their products. Using the highest quality ingredients, HB’s Oktoberfest Specialty has its own distinctive and unique taste.”

Appearance – The bottle has the traditional Hofbräu style with a slight variation on the color to celebrate Oktoberfest. It looks good but it doesn’t stand out much in the crowd. Once poured you get the crystal clear golden straw color that you expect from festbiers with a heavy foamy head that leaves alot of lacing.

Aroma – Unfortunately most festbiers share the similar trait of a lack of aroma. Once this bad boy warms you will notice some lemon and grass with a hint of biscuit. But even after 1-2 I can barley notice much from the bottle or the pour.

Taste: The flavors are similar to the aroma, not very strong but there are hints of the lemon and grass. The finish is the biscuit flavor but not a great one.

Drinkability – For 6.3% this is on the stronger side of Oktoberfest beers and yet it goes down super smooth. There is alot of carbonation with a dry and crisp finish.

Overall –  I this is a solid option for a warm night and if you are not a fan of the dark Marzens then this isn’t bad to try out.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Mario Party 8. This is the type of beer you should be drinking with a group and while Mario Party 8 may not be the best of the bunch it is still a fun time. So grab a 6 pack and boot up the old Wii.

Background – From Funk Brewing Company themselves “This traditional lager that is brewed all German malt and hops. A slight toasted hazelnut flavor with a touch of caramel sweetness and a dry biscuity finish. This is the lager of your dreams. Funktoberfest is a Octoberfest style beer with a twist. Octoberfest is a traditional lager that is brewed at the end of spring and stored the whole summer until that autumn where is brought out to be consumed along with a traditional celebration. Funktoberfest is slightly different as it is brewed as an ale with no lagering period, cause hell, everyday your alive and breathing should be a celebration and who wants to wait to drink an awesome beer anyways. It has a medium level of bitterness with a wonderful malt complexity and a slight toasty/nutty flavor with a touch of sweetness and a dry finish.”

Appearance: Sometimes the classics are a classic for a reason. These tall boy cans stand out with their bright blue and white traditional checker design. Interesting choice on the oversized mustache, admittedly that’s not something I see very often. Once poured you get a very murky burnt amber color with a small head and a decent amount of lacing.

Aroma: The aroma throws me because it comes off almost more floral and hoppy versus malty and sweet. The notes I do get are faint and nothing that will grab you.

Taste: The taste is interesting because there is alot of bite in each sip. There is a slight toastiness with faint hints of something nutty. The flavor profile may be too subtle for its own good and in general this one doesn’t feel like an Oktoberfest Marzen.

Drinkability: Mouthfeel is heavy carbonation but very light. The finish is crisp with a surprising amount of dryness that manages to still have a sugar film leave over. Its an odd sensation, not necessarily bad but it does not feel like a Marzen.

Overall: I respect that Funk Brewing was trying something new, but this is one I will likely pass over in the future. Still its worth a try if you are looking for a Marzen that doesn’t follow the mold.

Game Pairing: Since this is not a typical beer for the style I wanted to go with a non traditional game. WindJammers 2. It may not be deep in its gameplay but it is fun with a buddy. So grab a 4 pack and and a buddy and enjoy yourself.

Background – From The Ayinger brewery themselves “Beer in Bavaria has had an exceptionally high value since time immemorial. It is not just the proverbial “liquid bread” alone, but rather also the social “cement” of our culture, in which values such as conviviality, community, honesty, reliability and solidarity with the homeland play a major role. The deep roots in our region, continuously deepened over generations, form the nutrient base of the Ayinger Brewery. The quality of our beer, consistently awarded numerous prizes for its excellence, is consequently not just based on the select ingredients of our region and the capacities of our brewing art. Equally important is the spirit, the mindset, the very values with which we have performed our craft for over 130 years.”

Appearance – Now this is what an Oktoberfest beer bottle should look like. A great depiction of people drinking from the steins and celebrating. I always appreciate more effort going into these labels. Once poured I was shocked because you get a clear burnt golden color and not the amber that you would expect from a Marzen

Aroma – This is one of the most robust aromas I have experienced when drinking any Marzen. It is filled to the brim with malts and caramel with heavy notes of sugar bread. I love this aroma and it may be my favorite one so far.

Taste: The taste follows the aroma. You have huge malt and caramel notes with an overall sweetness. Not as balanced as other Marzens but I found that I enjoyed it, maybe I am getting tired of any bitterness.

Drinkability – This is a silky smooth brew with barley any bite. The beer itself is medium bodied and does not leave too much of a sugar laced film in your mouth. After one bottle it is surprising that it sits kind of heavy, but still its a hell of an experience.

Overall –  I really enjoyed this brew. The aroma and flavor are both excellent and this one goes down smooth as hell. It is a must try if you like Marzens.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Ogre Battle The March of the Black Queen on the SNES. This is an overlooked real time tactical role playing game. If you like this genre then grab a six back of beer and prepare for an epic quest.

Background – From The Devil’s Backbone brewing themselves “Inspired by modern German Oktoberfest bier, O’Fest will make you want to hoist a stein at your local bier hall and say “Prost!” We hear that means “cheers” in German. It’s medium-bodied, golden in color, and tastes smooth, malty & bready thanks to the contemporary blend of malts and hops. You’ll love it whether it’s October or Oktober”

Appearance – Now this is what an Oktoberfest beer bottle should look like. A great depiction of people drinking from the steins and celebrating. I always appreciate more effort going into these labels. Once poured I was shocked because you get a clear burnt golden color and not the amber that you would expect from a Marzen

Aroma – The aroma is bright and crisp, like a fresh wake up with notes of malt and apple. While it may not be heavy in the aroma the notes that you do get are all pleasant. 

Taste: The taste is crisp with notes of malts and bread but it is very light. It almost surprises me how much it doesnt feel like a marzen. This reminds me of the festbier style lager, but either way it tastes good.

Drinkability – The O’fest is an extremely easy beer to drink with a dry finish. It goes down smooth and at 5.9% it may be a bit too smooth. I love brews like this that are perfect for a warmer September day.

Overall –  I like what this beer is going for, even at 5.9% this feels lighter than most of the Oktoberfest beers I have tried so far. If it is available near you then I suggest grabbing a 6 pack. 

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Lego Jurassic World. Something about this beer made we want to go outside, and hell why not be outside with some dinosaurs. The lego games never disappoint and with this beer you will be able to enjoy yourself that much more.

• Joe’s page, arcade collection, etc
• What are we drinking
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• YouTube comment of the week
• Why are beer commercials so lame now? (Kitt)
• Multiversus removes police from Velma’s super attack https://www.pcgamer.com/multiversus-removes-the-police-from-velmas-special-move/
• GamersMad: DJ Vlad says gaming is a form of depression https://twitter.com/djvlad/status/1568985513985724417?s=46&t=3KnqJnnj6B13L-AuV96-tQ
• The state of modern system bundles https://twitter.com/scarletsprites/status/1568281121766391809?s=46&t=AQQ-V5XXdDY60bpcPugIPA
• Would it be a Good Game? Beerfest

multiverse #Arcades #DJVlad

minecraft #anniversary #crypto

Background – From Flying Fish themselves “We present this German style lager in celebration of the season. To be enjoyed with the fest fare and especially when paired with lederhosen. ”

Appearance – Standing out from most Oktoberfest beer this bottle sports predominantly red with the traditional blue and white checker style. Flying Fish even includes their fish logo with a nice little German style hat. Once poured you will notice a light brown amberish clear brew with little to no lacing and a tannish head.

Aroma – The aroma through me off at first because I had heavy notes of stale bread. As the beer warmed I noticed hints of caramel and toasted malts. It takes a minute to grow on you and once it does its quite nice.

Taste – The taste is just like the aroma where it starts one way and finishes in a different direction. The initial pop of sweetness takes you for a surprise but as the beer settles and warms you get that toast malt and bread flavor. There is also a noticeable amount of spice with this one so it doesn’t quite feel like a traditional Marzen.

Drinkability – The Oktoberfish has a medium to light body with a high amount of carbonation. The finish is mostly dry with hints of sweetness left on your lips.

Overall – The beer is nice because it maintains an overall subtle balance, however the spice makes it feel less like a Marzen than I am use to. It is still good and perfect for any fall day.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick bioshock Infinite. A solid game but similar to this beer it didn’t feel like a typical bioshock game. So pair these two outcasts and enjoy yourself.

Background – From Weihenstephaner themselves “Deep gold in color, this beer is luminous in the glass. From the very first sip, the full-bodied flavor is immediately perceptible – a balanced harmony of hop and malt aromas. The dense foam and the rich maltiness of this beer are especially impressive in a Maßkrug (liter mug).Festbier is delicious with simple dishes, roasted chicken and flavorful Alpine cheese.”

Appearance – I could only manage to find cans of this one. In an off tan can with the green it doesnt read as a festbier. I like all the gold accents and logos. The bold lettering that claims it is from the world’s oldest brewery is a nice touch as well. Once poured it is a clear golden color with a foamy head that leaves plenty of lacing.

Aroma – Very light in the aroma with notes of apple and lemon. The malts are there but are not overpowering.

Taste – The taste is very light. I notice a mild balance of malts, apples and then a hoppy and tart finish. The sweetness is evenly balanced with a tart finish, which I presume is from the hops.

Drinkability – This is even lighter than most Marzens. With a very light mouthfeel this beer finishes dry and with a bit of tartness. Its easy to drink but I don’t love the mouth feel. This could easily be a full day drinker.

Overall – Another good beer from the Germans. This is a beer that is lighter than a Marzen and a perfect bridge beer for light lager drinkers. I imagine the best place to have this is during a festival/party while chomping on pretzels. I would highly suggest it.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Rampage. This beer is meant to be consumed while with others and playing into the chaotic and over the top fun of Rampage you are sure to have a great time. You will easily go through many of these brews and quarters, but you will have a great time.

Be sure to check out all of the other Oktoberfest Beer reviews here.

Background – From Spaten themselves “Our Spaten Oktoberfest beer is brewed in spring for the world’s largest folk festival. Countless Oktoberfest visitors are enthusiastic about this beer every year. Because every sip with its unmistakably tasty taste is as special as the Wiesn itself.”

Appearance – The bottle design is simple with a nice color scheme, with blue and silver being the dominant tones. The green bottle does help it stand out and the font used looks great. When you pour this out you will get a very dark amber with a robust foamy head that leaves alot of lacing.

Aroma – Typical of most Marzens this boasts alot of toasted malts, with hints of caramel and some kind of hop that I can’t really define. It smells like tradition.

Taste – The taste is really well done. The malts are heavy upfront but not overpowering. Then you get the caramel sweetness with a touch of hops. I cannot recommend this enough, allow this one to warm up a bit while drinking. The notes really open up as it reaches room temperature.

Drinkability – This is beer drinks like you expect an Oktoberfest to drink. Smooth with a medium mouth feel, a slight hop and burn after the initial sip. Then you get a sugar film on your lips. Alot to enjoy with this one.

Overall – To the surprise of no one the Germans do Oktoberfest beers the best. This is subtle in all the right ways but delivers with the flavors you would want.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Gauntlet from the arcade. I wanted to go to a traditional game to match this legendary brew. While Gauntlet may not blow people away today it is undeniable that it is a solid experience that spawned an entire genre.

Be sure to check out all of the other Oktoberfest Beer reviews here.

• intro
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• Mario Kart turns 30 https://www.engadget.com/mario-kart-is-30-years-old-150030282.html 
• GamersMad: Gotham Knight preview https://twitter.com/ign/status/1563294751587045382?s=21&t=xvqKCoUhYzPz8WeSBVC9-Q 
• Which is Better? Plans getting cancelled that your weren’t excited about or Unexpected day of gaming 
• Youtube Comment of the week
• Would it make a good game? Speed

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Heineken sneakers? https://twitter.com/heineken/status/1554458805391556610?s=21&t=QW0oqEAyGyEKgLfLcqhkYQ
Japan wants people to drink more to save economy https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-08-21/187565/japan-urges-young-people-to-drink-more-alcohol-to-boost-economy/
Embracer Group buys Limited Run Games https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-limited-run-games/
Message from Embracer https://twitter.com/freemodegroup/status/1560205173913370626?s=21&t=TX_x4tSffXbUHWYJIGZlxg
Which is worse

• losing a save/data or internet/controller turning off
  Sexual Harrassment at Nintendo of America? https://kotaku.com/nintendo-of-america-sexual-harassment-sexism-aerotek-1849414921

intro (thank Roo and Longie)
discuss Nick’s channel
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Patreon questions
Sony blocking devs from gamepass deals? https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-claims-sony-pays-blocking-rights-to-stop-games-appearing-on-game-pass/1100-6506362/
Super Rare Games responds to concerns over new release or game they already printed https://twitter.com/superraregames/status/1557751233313738755?s=21&t=QrHu9NWcghG7ECOKk8oCWA
NFL makes Arcade1Up remove late hits from Blitz cabinet https://www.polygon.com/23306194/nfl-blitz-arcade-cabinet-release-date-price-arcade1up
Can you have nostalgia if you didn’t live in the era? https://twitter.com/therealrtu/status/1559285940027260934?s=21&t=hdg6KoWyDKi4QY_Agq6SdA

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NFLBlitz #SuperRareGames #GamePass

Background – From New Trail Brewing themselves “Available exclusively in our Hoppy Variety 12pack, our Modern West Coast IPA brings all the hallmarks of West Coast clarity and drinkability, while adding Modern East Coast hop aroma and lowered bitterness.
No. 2 in the series is brewed with Talus and Citra hops for high stone fruit aroma, as well as Crystal and Chinook calling back to classic piney West Coast character.
This beer will constantly evolve as we experiment with the style. Check back in the Hoppy Variety Pack to journey along with us.”

Appearance – The can design is striking with the use of purple and hints of yellow/gold. Like most New Trail Brews the background has a more subtle approach. The can definitely stands out, although you can only get this one in a mixed variety pack. Once poured the beer fairly clear with a substantial amount of foamy head.

Aroma – The smell of pine is strong, with notes hops and a little bit of sweetness that I can’t quite put my finger on. In general it smells like most West Coast IPAs, which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it.

Taste – The flavor is primarily pine with some heavy resin as well. The backend of the flavor tastes of citrus, and a slight sugar apricot. The initial flavor may not knock you back but the beer grows on you as you continue to sip and allow it to warm up.

Drinkability – Personally West Coast IPAs are my least favorite and its due to the bitterness. The Modern West Coast Experimental IPA – No. 2 reminds me of most WC IPAs I have tried and after 1-2 I am done with it.

Overall – Overall there is alot to like here, but the ceiling is low on this style. It is one of the better West Coast IPAs so if you are still able to grab it I would suggest it.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Satisfactory available on Steam. This is a unique first person factory building game that allows you to explore with some limited combat. I love when publishers try something different, much like this beer so enjoy these two experiments together.

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Intro Longie and roo, talk Gelatinous, Roo’s games, Pop Decades
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Australia’s $15 pints https://www.9news.com.au/national/bee…
Stadia to end? https://twitter.com/killedbygoogle/st…
Gaming Hanover from Covid? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-vi…

Roo: @TheRetroRoomRoo
Steve: @longie_long
Gelatinous: @GelatinousGame
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Gelatinous #Stadia #gamedevelopment

• What we are drinking
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• Pro Wrestler Owns over 2500 Copies of Sneak King
  https://www.gamingbible.co.uk/news/one-redditor-owns-2706-copies-of-burger-king-game-sneak-king-20211129
• Will you be playing Stray?
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Stray #Gaming #SneakKing

Titanfall3 #ResidenEvil #Nintendo

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First hangover prevention pill goes on sale in Britain (Kit) https://twitter.com/telegraph/status/1544015051929124867?s=21&t=IBkixtXBqPyZZqizIPuu3Q
Quebec Bill 96 could impact video game industry https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bill-96-quebec-video-game-industry-1.6498773
Polium console announced https://twitter.com/polium__/status/1543288314433867777?s=21&t=IBkixtXBqPyZZqizIPuu3Q
Amico trademark abandoned? https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/07/trademark-for-intellivision-amico-has-been-abandone d
Which is better? Fall Guys or Amoung Us

fallguys #amico #polium

What are we drinking
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Too many games recap
NoIPAMay winners
Bobby Kotick voted to remain ceo of Activision blizzard https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/bobby-kotick-president-re-elected-activision-blizzard/
Tired Hands Founder coming back: https://www.inquirer.com/food/tired-hands-brewing-jean-broillet-founder-returns-20220622.html
Weird Gaming Items: Retro raccoon arcade https://youtu.be/a2MwOutcOzk
10 Unpopular Opinions About Classic Video Games, According To Reddit: https://screenrant.com/classic-video-games-unpopular-opinions-reddit/

TMG2022 #Activision #Winners

Coors #sonicfrontiers #ClownShoes

intro, thank TJ
What are we drinking
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Mega Drive Mini 2 announced? https://twitter.com/vgc_news/status/1532680981152518145?s=21&t=BV_EXeX6Qn-3ybi-ima6BQ
Callisto Protocol trailer https://youtu.be/iGQTa16PqjE
Rollerdrome trailer (thanks Zwick for heads up) https://youtu.be/2mns9HMvREA
Sonic frontiers gameplay teaser https://youtu.be/cxJ5_ovBC_g
Sonic frontiers combat trailer https://youtu.be/q88r4mKJGoM
Pokémon Violet and Scarlet trailer https://twitter.com/pokemon/status/1531984131881582592?s=21&t=RS6j3oYzNVWwK6nrGp_0bw
Residen evil 4 remake trailer https://youtu.be/j5Ic2z3_xp0

re4remake #sonicfrontiers #tmg

Intro with Kiteman, talk efeds, stunts on twitter, etc
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Beer made from pee?! https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/beer-made-out-of-urine-would-you-taste-it-1112956.html
PS Classic games running at 50Hz again https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/some-classic-playstation-games-on-ps-plus-appear-to-be-50hz-even-in-non-pal-regions/
France to ban English gaming terms https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/31/france-bans-english-gaming-tech-jargon-in-push-to-preserve-language-purity

PSClassic #France #ESports

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Canada to not prosecute people for being too drunk? https://globalnews.ca/news/8832723/supreme-court-canada-extreme-intoxication/amp/
Saudi company buys 5% of Nintendo https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/saudi-arabia-has-bought-a-5-stake-in-nintendo/
GamersMad: Kotaku gamepass burnout https://twitter.com/kotaku/status/1528787762446536706?s=21&t=vuzRPiV8DbWH22GlwpEF0A
Which is Worse? Only Seth Rogan Movies or Beatles music?

Nintendo #GamePass #beatles

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Vagina beer to hit shelves https://pulptastic.com/vagina-beer/
Sony says putting 1st party games on gamepass would deteriorate first party games https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/11/playstation-says-first-party-games-would-deteriorate-if-they-launched-onto-ps-plus-on
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Jury awards stone Brewing 56 million in case with Keystone https://www.courthousenews.com/jury-hands-stone-brewing-56-million-in-trademark-war-with-millercoors/
https://www.inside.beer/news/detail/usa-stone-brewing-considered-selling-the-company/
Overrated / Underrated: cozy sitting areas at breweries / tap houses
Which is better?: Sonic SATAM theme vs Sonic X
Satam: https://youtu.be/7R2vFDIBToI
Sonic X: https://youtu.be/Z9G1Mf6TZRs

StoneBrewing #Sonic #Breweries

Comment below on who your favorite submission is.

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• PS Plus Premium could mandate demos https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/26/sony-will-force-all-full-price-games-to-have-demos-on-ps-premium-16540047/
• GamersMad: polygon headline about sonic games being delisted https://twitter.com/segabits/status/1519374746051395584?s=21&t=GAY7lN-D8I_w0BxtPRVEQQ
• Yuji Naka talks hardships when making Balan Wonderworld https://twitter.com/nakayuji/status/1519694607222644736?s=21&t=GAY7lN-D8I_w0BxtPRVEQQ

Sega #Sonic #WouldYouRather

StreetsofRage #GBA #Alcohol

Intro Alex & Trav, talk their pages & podcast
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Patreon Questions
Craft beer bouncing back from pandemic https://breweriesinpa.com/brewers-association-announce-top-50-producing-craft-breweries-for-2021-3-from-pa-make-the-list/?fbclid=IwAR1j0Vb8qRYvBWw6eJRG8ArbnFg8FieJYKEARRex22dySwWHENr5rrFSFOA
Saudi Crown Prince now owns 96% of SNK https://twitter.com/kotaku/status/1512128138515521536?s=21&t=C0V7Eb7P_oXrksis3TG_3g
(Use Zotz line about NeoGeo)
Amico preorder and price update https://twitter.com/smashjt/status/1512522912552476678?s=21&t=dFilP6X8_pKQetRgagiOkA
Which would be worse?
Playing games with no soundtrack
Playing all games with keyboard and mouse

Trav – Polykill.com
Alex – SNESDrunk.com
(Jim appearance) Rich Dickman Show ep 207 – https://richdickman.com/2022/04/09/episode-207-samsquanch/
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Playstation #MonkeyIsland #Gamepass

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Amico unboxing https://youtu.be/gpYH5c6-nDU
GamersMad: Cliffy B trolls dark souls fans https://twitter.com/therealcliffyb/status/1506323932424687616?s=21
GamersMad: elden ring troll thread for steam plays https://twitter.com/elahti/status/1507007172038651909?s=21
Weird Gaming Item: Xbox Sonic 2 movie controllers https://twitter.com/xbox/status/1506261163134259205?s=21
Playstation Neo Pricing
https://www.dualshockers.com/new-playstation-plus-neo-spartacus-price-tier-leak-explained/

EldenRing #Amico #WillSmith

What we have been playing
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TerraOnion has a bad day on twitter https://twitter.com/voultar/status/1503780552222167044?s=21
Discord leak https://twitter.com/dan_theanimal/status/1503790173020213256?s=21
PC Gamer Article on Elden Ring Messages https://www.pcgamer.com/elden-ring-message-griefers-are-breaking-my-spirit/
Gran Turismo 7’s rocky launch https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1504810922434568216?s=21

gamersmad joke tweet about Hogwarts legacy https://twitter.com/itzdoodles/status/1504676023199223808?s=21

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ThoughtCops #EldenRing #TerraOnion

Background – From Guinness themselves “The best selling premium Irish import lager in the world today. This rich, golden pilsner style lager, with a smooth, refreshing hoppy taste, is brewed the Irish way, using only the finest barley and pure spring water from the Cooley Mountains of Dundalk, Ireland.”

Appearance – The bottle design is simple with a nice color scheme, with blue and silver being the dominant tones. Looking at this bottle nothing sticks out that this is a an Irish lager and I wish that Guinness would have made more of an effort. The beer itself pours a golden clear with a typical white foamy head. Lacing

Aroma – Like most pale lagers the aroma is quite weak. The only thing I notice is a bit of the malt and some caramel, but I cannot stress how faint it is.

Taste – The taste is similar to the aroma, not a lot here. Harp is more flavorful than Budweiser or Miller as the malts are a bit more present and you can notice a touch of the sugars leaves a nice flavor.

Drinkability – This is an Irishman’s dream when it comes to drinkability. You can drink this beer fast and in great quantities. When you let it settle there is a clean dry mouthfeel with a bit of sugar left on your lips. Next time you are having a party you should try playing some beer pong with Harp.

Overall – While I feel that Harp is a better lager than most of the American macro lagers it still suffers from the same issues. There is not a ton of aroma or flavor but holy hell is it drinkable. I would recommend trying this next time you need a beer for a party.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Xbox. This game may not compare to the original arcade game or Turtles in Time but it is a solid beat em up and is great for a quick pick up and play game. So grab a six pack (or a case) and kick some foot solider ass! Sláinte

Background – From Guinness themselves “In 300 years of triumph, adversity and above all, brewing, you learn a thing or two about ale. This, our original Red Ale, is a blend of mild hops, sweet malt and roasted barley. Like the castle at the heart of our Kilkenny home, it’s stood the test of time throughout Irish history, and earned its rightful place as Ireland’s most loved ale. Smithwick’s Red Ale is the ruby red session ale with a gentle hop bitterness, sweet malty notes and a refreshingly balanced taste.”

Appearance – The bottle design stands out with the distinct red label and the photo of the Castle from Kilkenny. This beer screams Ireland and still manages to keep it very simple. With a nice description on the label this is what a standard beer label should be. When you pour the beer into a glass you will notice a dark amber/ruby color that is clear but quite dark. The head produces a ton of lacing that sticks around the glass throughout the remainder of the drink.

Aroma – Unless you are an Irish Blood Hound you will not get much of a scent from this beer. What you will get tends to be strictly malts, I would love to be clever enough to keep describing this beer but to be honest there’s little here.

Taste – The flavor is a typical for Irish Red Ales, malt heavy that tends to be a bit bready and notes of the hops finish off your sips. It may not be the most flavorful beer but there is nothing I dislike while drinking.

Drinkability – The Smithwicks Red Ale goes down real easy but man does it have a bitter upfront bite to it. The mouthfeel is both dry and bitter but doesn’t last long. After 2-3 of these beers it may begin to wear on you but make no mistake this is a solid session beer that is great to drink throughout the day.

Overall – Overall this is one of Jim’s favorite beers but strictly for nostalgia. The Smithwicks red ale is one of the most well known Irish red ales and is typically consider the “other” Irish beer aside from the Guinness Stout. I would recommend trying it but do not expect to be blown away, this is a drinking mans beer.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Maximum Carnage on the Sega Genesis. I used to love this game as a kid, and like Jim’s nostalgia for this beer,  neither ages as good as we thought. Still the beer is solid and the game is fun, although hard as hell, so suit up as Spiderman and Venom grab a few of these Irish Red Ales and get fighting, Sláinte

Background – From Coors/George Killians themselves “The original George brewed the first batch of Enniscorthy Ruby Ale, the inspiration for George Killian’s Irish Red. He just wanted a better beer to share with his friends. He then founded Mill Park Brewery in Enniscorthy, Ireland, so he could share his ruby-colored ale with all of Ireland.

George Killian’s Irish Red is an authentic Irish lager based on an original family recipe that dates to 1864 in Enniscorthy, Ireland. Using only pure spring water and the finest caramel malts, roasted longer and slower, give the brew a rich red color and distinctive taste. The beer is well known for its rich amber color and thick, creamy head.”

Appearance – The bottle design definitely stands out with the blood red label and the horse head design. While it may be brewed by Coors today there is no doubt that this is a beer that represents an Irish recipe. The beer itself pours a clear amber brown with little head and almost no lacing, a very clean looking beer.

Aroma – Amber lagers, Amber ales they are similar in many ways, primarily in the fact that neither produces much of an aroma. The only thing you will notice are the bready malts, which get stronger as the beer warms.

Taste – The flavor is quite simple for this beer. Imagine a typical American lager but with a lot more malts and a little more of a bready flavor.

Drinkability – I love how easy this beer is to drink. There is almost no bitterness and a surprising creamy mouthfeel as you finish each sip. For such a low ABV beer it manages to sit quite heavy, so its not perfect.

Overall – Overall many people will hate on this beer because it is associated with Coors. The true origin of this beer may be from Ireland and the original family may still be involved but that doesn’t matter to beer snobs. The George Killian Irish Red is a great option if you are looking for a solid amber lager.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Resistance for the PS3. Commonly overlooked because it had some steep competition between Call of Duty and Halo, however this is a fun game. Game snobs may look down on this one, much like beer snobs looking down on Killian’s Irish Red. So pair these two underrated gems and enjoy yourself, Sláinte

Background – From Guinness themselves “Irish tradition meets American spirit in Guinness Blonde American lager. Complex and flavorful. Light, floral and alive with citrus. This beer is perfectly balanced with a lingering malt and biscuit finish. It’s the coming together of vibrant flavors, of character drawn from both sides of the pond. And it’s come a long way to get here. Ireland and America go way back. Ours are histories that have crossed paths countless times. Our cultures may be totally different but we’ve still got a lot in common. One thing we can definitely agree upon is what makes a good beer. Whether it’s stout or lager, we demand the same things: quality, distinctiveness, character.

The first fusion beer in the Guinness Discovery Series, Guinness Blonde combines the best European brewing techniques – as well as our famous strain of Guinness yeast – with the finest American hops and malts. A collaboration between the Guinness brewers in Dublin and their counterparts at the legendary Latrobe Brewery in Pennsylvania, the result is an American pale lager akin to that of the 1930s: a crisp, light beer that’s big on flavor.”

Appearance – I really enjoy to style of the bottle as well as the design on the label. Using the traditional Guinness Toucan with some beautiful gold accents this bottle is an eye catcher. The beer pours a clear golden color with minimal white head and virtually no lacing which leaves you with a clean glass.

Aroma – The aroma is surprisingly strong for an American Pale Lager. With the bready malts being the strongest scents I also noticed a bit of banana.

Taste – Similar to the aroma there is a decent amount of flavor. Once again I primarily notice the malts and get an aftertaste of banana. Somewhere in between I notice a bit of the hops.

Drinkability – This is an odd beer to drink because you get the clean smooth drinking of a pale lager and yet you walk away with a dry mouthfeel and a bit of bitterness. Somehow when I first take a sip it seems to be a creamy sensation and will lay quire heavy for a 5% beer. Similar to most Guinness beers this is an overall easy beer to drink.

Overall – Overall I enjoy this beer. The Guinness Blonde manages to create a better American Pale Lager than most American breweries. With the bready malts and a touch of banana there is a lot to like about this Irish/American fusion.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Rage a unique game that is quite underrated. Its like Doom in the world of Mad Max so it manages to combine the best from both racing and FPS’s. Similar to the Guinness Blonde these two together yield a complex product that is very enjoyable. So grab a couple bottles and get playing, Sláinte

Background – From Guinness themselves “A direct descendant of our archival recipes, Guinness Extra Stout is based on a beer first brewed in 1821, when Arthur Guinness II set down precise instructions for brewing his Superior Porter. This beer has since become the precursor to every Guinness innovation you’ve ever enjoyed. Brewed at our St. James’s Gate brewery in Dublin, Guinness Extra Stout is crafted from finest quality malt, hops and Irish barley. Sharp and crisp to the taste, it’s an entirely different experience from the smooth, creamy Guinness Draught and punchier Foreign Extra Stout, but the trademark Guinness flavors preside. We’ve come a long way since this beer was first dreamt up in the 1800s, but we’ve stuck to our values. We’re blessed with over 250 years of brewing experience, and, as Guinness moves forward, history accompanies us in the bottle still enjoyed by people all over the world.”

Appearance – Starting with the bottle I have to say I love the overall look, simple and retro looking the dark brown bottle mixed with the tan label is a classic. With the iconic Guinness harp it helps make the label stand out. Once poured you will see the distinctive black body with a tan head that produces a ton of lacing.

Aroma – The aroma is similar to the Draught Stout being fairly strong with roasted malts, coffee and a general smokiness. You can detect a faint hint of fruits by the end of the glass.

Taste – The flavor is evenly balanced between the roasted flavor and the malts. You will notice a decent amount of chocolate and coffee and as the beer warms you notice a small hint of dark fruits.

Drinkability – Compared to the draught the extra stout is much more bitter. It is still quite smooth overall but just has a dryer finish with less of a creamy mouthfeel.

Overall – Overall, this is quite different from the draught, but it is still damn good. If you have only had the draught in the past I would recommend giving the Extra stout a try. The additional alcohol and sharp bite adds a new dimension to the Irish Dry Stout, without sacrificing the flavors.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Bioshock. Something makes me feel that this would have been a popular beer in Rapture. An excellent game that manages to be both an inventive FPS with plenty of horror elements. Mix these two and keep an eye out for Big Daddy, Sláinte

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Moving on with the Pumpkin Beer reviews I am trying out the Devil’s Backbone München on Pumpkin Lager. It tends to be less common to find pumpkin lagers versus ales, so I am always exited to try one when I see it out in the wild. You can see more on their website here. So lets see if this one is worth all the hype.

“It’s no secret we’ve always been inspired by the classic brews that originated in München (aka that’s Munich for our stateside friends.) The proof is in that sixer of Vienna Lager that’s probably in your fridge right now.  Well we’re bringing that traditional lager into the 21st century and customizing it for all those folks who have been impatiently waiting for fall.  No need to choose if you’ll celebrate Oktoberfest or pumpkin spice this year – grab a München on Pumpkin and enjoy the best of both worlds! “

Appearance: The label threw me off at first because of the flag background, which made me think of a Marzen style beer. But once I looked closer I liked what I saw. A tattooed brewer laying back in some pumpkins enjoying a brew. I also am a sucker for a label that has a custom cut.

Aroma: The aroma is much lighter than most ales. I notice a tasted bread with a slight hint of cinnamon which gets stronger as the beer warms.

Taste: The flavor is similar but lighter and semi crisp. There are hints of cinammon and a little bit of pumpkin but its very subtle.

Experience: By far this is one of the easiest drinking pumpkin beers I have had. The mouthfeel is light with a dry finish. Almost no sweetness lingers. This would be a perfect session beer that isn’t a light lager.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Monster Party for the NES. This is a fun twist on horror with all the typical elements of a difficult 8 bit platformer. There are a ton of monsters and more specifically bosses to deal with so you are going to need a beer that doesnt sit too heavy. Grab a 6 pack, sit back and enjoy.

Developer

Cold Iron Studios

Publisher

Cold Iron Studios

Platforms

Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Release

August 21st, 2021

Genre

3rd Person Shooter, Horror, Multi-player

Graphics: Playing on the original Xbox One Aliens Fireteam Elite felt like a modified Xbox 360 game. While the environments and Xenos all looked great the presentation felt lacking. For some reason there are almost no cutscenes and the NPCs don’t move their lips while talking. These are minor to most but its something we picked up on almost immediately.

Sound: The sound is strong with rich amounts of Alien franchise music and effects pulled directly from the movies. All of the weapons sound exactly as you would expect and the blip on the motion tracker is always a welcome sound. The music that isn’t pulled from the movies tends to be strictly atmospheric and therefore isn’t that memorable. Still its a good package for what the game offers.

Control: The control is done almost perfectly in this game. With the standard 3rd person shooter layout you can run (push in L stick), dodge (B), aim (LT), shoot (RT), use primary ability (RB), use tactical gear (LB), reload (x), change weapons (Y) and even bash (push in R stick). Everything feels right and the flow between weapons and using your abilities is seamless. The only issue we had is that using your special gear can be a bit clunky, as you have to use the d-pad to open a menu wheel. Otherwise we have no complaints about the control.

Gameplay: At its core Aliens Fireteam Elite is a perfect blend of Gears of War and Left 4 Dead set in the Aliens universe. There are 12 levels which span over sets from the Aliens film and even Prometheus. Each level generally plays out the same, move from point A to point B, hold the area from a wave based attack and move on. All the levels end with a huge wave attack that usually include a minor task such as obtaining power cells or opening a specific door. Because the general idea is the same the game can feel a bit stagnant. The way this is addressed is with the enemy types. For the majority of the first levels you are strictly facing off against various xenos, which include special types such as the spitter, prowler and exploder and every once in a while you will face off against a warrior (real pain in the ass). By level 5 you will encounter synths who come in all different varieties but now you have to utilize cover which makes it feel like an army base shooter. These areas seemed to bother the public, but Jim and I welcomed the change in pace. One area that cannot be overlooked is the amount of grinding that is needed to unlock every thing. You have 6 classes, which can all be upgraded based on time/points. In addition there is a special perk tree for each class as well as general perks that are only unlocked with points earned in a specific class. There is a huge arsenal of weapons ranging from pistols to rifles all the way up to flamethrowers and smart guns. Each weapon can be upgraded and fitted with 3 attachments. There is also special gear that can be found such as sentry guns, mines and drones. While most of these items can be earned you will also find some goodies in hidden caches around the levels, so keep an eye out.

Originality: On one hand this game doesn’t feel original at all, and on the other hand it feels brand new to the Aliens franchise. The core mechanics are all reused from other games, but the setting and delivery in the Aliens universe is a first for a multi player base squad shooter.

Replayability: As I mentioned the grinding is crazy in this game. You have the ability to play alone (with bots) or with your buddies so there will be a different feel depending on the level of difficulty and the level of your squad. You will also be able to find pieces of hidden intel which will reveal the story behind the game and even includes Easter eggs from the Aliens franchise.

Overall: Overall this game has plenty of issues, but while playing with a buddy you cannot deny the fun you will have. If all of the technical problems are fixed and there is a little more content added this could be considered excellent.

Beer Pairing: When it comes to beer pairing I decided to go the Lucky SOB from Flying Dog Brewery. This is an Irish Red Ale at 5.5% which goes down smooth but offers a little bit of sweetness. So grab a 6 pack and enjoy yourself.

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Microsoft buys Activision/Blizzard for 68.7 billion https://twitter.com/xbox/status/1483431175041347584?s=21
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Next on the pumpkin beer train review is the Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale. Now let me start by saying this is the first beer from Whole Hog I have tried, we don’t get a lot of their catalog out here. Looking at their site it seems this particular Pumpkin Ale is a multi time award winner. You can see more on their website here. So lets see if this one is worth all the hype.

“Of all the gold medal-winning pumpkin ales, one factor sets Whole Hog apart: spice. Pumpkin pie spices, natural cinnamon, nutmeg, and real pumpkin are perfectly balanced in this sweet, fully enveloping Pumpkin Ale. “

Appearance: This is a simple label with the orange and white tones that you would expect from a pumpkin beer. Bordered by a real photo of pumpkins, filtered out to blend with the bottle give this a nice touch of realism. However I should say that this bottle does not stand out on the shelf. Once poured you get a cloudy and dark amber beer with very little lacing or head. You may even see a little bit of sediment on the bottom.

Aroma: The first thing that sticks out for this beer is the cinnamon and spice. I noticed almost no sweetness or vanilla in this aroma.

Taste: The flavor is both familiar and new at the same time. I have had many pumpkin beers, but this one really did nail the spice ratio. The cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin flavor all play off of each other and it finishes with a subtle sweetness. Nothing seems artificial in this one and that makes a huge difference.

Experience: The first sip starts as almost creamy with a sweet lacing that lasts in the mouth. As you continue to drink you notice that the beer lacks a full body and is semi light. This is surprising to me as the flavor is so robust. Still with the way this beer feels I could see myself going through many bottles in one sitting.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Resident Evil 7. This game seems simple on the surface, you are being chased around a house by a deranged family. But soon you will discover how deep the game is and the true genius behind its design. Similar to this beer, RE7 manages to bring gamers something new and familiar at the same time. So grab a six pack, turn off the lights and enjoy these two together.

Lets start these pumpkin beer reviews off with an interesting one. The Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin is not your regular pumpkin spice filled beer. Brewed by the New Belgium Brewing Company here are some notes from the brewers themselves. You can see more on their website here.

“Enough with the run-of-the-mill pumpkin beers. I’m not interested in an ale that takes cues from a frozen coffee drink, and neither are you. That’s why I made Atomic Pumpkin. Does it really feature habanero peppers? Yep! What about Saigon cinnamon? Ding! Aji and del arbol peppers? Winner. I round it all out with a hearty malt bill that makes for a spicy brew that puts the “Fun” back in pumpkin. (Spelling was never my strength). “

Appearance: I have always been a fan of the voodoo ranger line from New Belgium. Its a fun character line that makes these cans/bottles stand out. The atomic pumpkin has a nice bright orange color with the voodoo ranger all dressed up for the occasional.

Aroma: There is a ton of cinnamon that really punches you in the face. Given the fact that they are using saigon cinnamon that makes sense why it seems a bit more spicy as well. There isn’t much else in terms of what you are going to smell, but what is here is really strong.

Taste: The flavor kicks in as soon as it hits your lips. A powerful amount of cinnamon starts the flavor and stays with you throughout. The flavor of the various peppers are detectable but not overpowering. I don’t notice anything in terms of the typical pumpkin beer flavors such as nutmeg/vanilla/pumpkin.

Experience: The spice is noticeable but not too strong, it can wear out its welcome by the end of the can as a subtle heat will last on your lips/tongue. What got to me is how it feels in your stomach. It does not sit well so this is a one and done style brew.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I will go with Fallout Tactics. A departure from the RPG nature of the Fallout series this is a game that tried something new, and while it was fun it didn’t quite hit the mark. Similar to this beer, which tries to tap into a niche market, its not bad but these two deserve each other.

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Phil spencer wants cross platform ban lists https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-boss-phil-spencer-calls-for-cross-platform-ban-program/1100-6499488/
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intro (shout-out to thought cops and hopnationusa)
Jims Chip Video
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Final fantasy 14 so popular they had to stop selling it https://twitter.com/skillupyt/status/1471360963123171328?s=21
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The game awards nominees https://www.thegameawards.com/nominees
New Atari games (possible scam) https://twitter.com/frankcifaldi/status/1460738606587269123?s=21
Steam bans crypto and NFT’s (max marvel) https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/steam-is-removing-nft-games-from-the-platform-3071694
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Original Xbox memories (20th anniversary of xbox)
Kids don’t know what a GameCube is in Unpacking https://www.polygon.com/22772131/unpacking-gamecube-retro-gaming-indie-game-pass
Elder Scrolls 6 looks to be Xbox exclusive https://www.ign.com/articles/elder-scrolls-6-xbox-exclusive-phil-spencer
Which is better? Indie beers or indie games
Which is Worse? Beer/Wine/Liquor Hangover

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• God of War coming to PC https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/20/22736518/god-of-war-sony-playstation-pc-steam-epic-games-store
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• Which is better? Mass Effect or Fallout (kit)
• What is the Best genre for Horror Games? FPS/Third Person,Etc
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Nintendo online with N64 & Sega price announced https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-release-date-pricing-n64-sega-games
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https://www.makeuseof.com/nfts-gaming-revolution/
https://gamerant.com/video-game-nft-selling-prices/
Director Games we would like to see: John Carpenter
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I recently finished reviewing all 15 Oktoberfest beers that I was able to find around me, you can read that article here. While I did enjoy that challenge I am truly looking forward to reviewing all of the following beers. My goal will be to keep this as a sticky post which will be updated every year that way I can track the best Pumpkin Beer. Please be sure to comment on any beers I may have missed, which will be alot at first, and let me know your thoughts on these spicy brews.

• Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale: (4.2/5)
• New Belgium Atomic Pumpkin: (2.9/5)
• Sam Adams Jack O Pumpkin: (NA/5)
• New Holland Ichabod: (NA/5)
• Free Will Brewing Pumpkin Pie Mash
• Free Will Scarecrow
• Heavy Seas The Great’er Pumpkin
• Shipyard Pumpkin Head
• Elliotville Pumpkinville Latte
• Southern Tier Pumking
• Erie Brewing Johnny Rails
• Evolution Craft Brewing Jacques Au Lantern
• Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale
• Saucony Creek Maple Mistress
• Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela
• Dogfish Pumkin
• Devils Backbone Munchen Pumpkin
• Flying Dog The Fear
• Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
• Neshaminy Creek Dunkless Dunkel
• Conshohocken Nightmare on East Elm
• Southern Tier Pumpking Nitro
• Southern Tier Warlock
• Two Roads Roads Mary Baby
• UFO Journey to Planet Pumpkin
• Evil Genius Trick or Treat
• Blue Point Brewing Company Mother Pumpkin Ale

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Games for directors – David Fincher (Walter hunt)

Konami’s indie studio competition for IP’s https://www.ign.com/articles/konami-indie-games-classic-series-gradius-twinbee-goemon

GamersMad: skippable boss fights in games https://twitter.com/bhaal_spawn/status/1443621338523086850?s=21

IGN’s bracket for best game of all time https://twitter.com/ign/status/1442549731893202947?s=21
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ResidentEvil #IGN #Cinemassacre

The final Oktoberfest review for this year is the Firestone Oaktoberfest. Lets see where this California brewer comes in on the competition. Coming directly from their site.

“Oaktoberfest is our oak-inspired homage to the great German tradition of Oktoberfest. We go the extra mile of maturing this beer in French oak barrels to create an amazingly smooth mouthfeel. The result is a classic German Fest Bier with a hint of West Coast hoppiness. Grab your stein, don your lederhosen and enjoy!.”

Appearance: I really like the dark blue label and the small shield with alot of detail. It looks intimidating and the Oaktoberfest really stands out.

Aroma: The aroma is very light, with notes of bread and slight malt character.

Taste: The taste is very light a clean. For a beer that claims to be aged in oak I get none of the characteristics. The malt is very subtle as well, I wish there was more here.

Experience: Very thin with a small amount of dry mouth after each sip. There is a slight spiciness but nothing too overpowering.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Firestone. This is a steam RPG, and obviously I went with the low hanging fruit of the name. But its a solid game that will go well with this perfect session Oktoberfest.

The Hacker Pschorr is the other grandfather to the Marzen style, coming from Germany. This beer adheres to the German purity laws and has a long and storied history. Coming directly from their site.

“Forbidden as it was to brew in summer, a stronger beer – the Märzen – was brewed earlier in March. It would finally be served at the Oktoberfest, under the “Heaven of Bavaria”. We have returned once again to the age-old recipe and recreated that gloriously smooth, honey-coloured piece of history from times gone by. And all is brewed with due reverence to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516..”

Appearance: Classic with the blue and white checkers and the German woman holding up a stein while riding a horse. Even the way the bottle is shaped makes you think this is going to be good.

Aroma: The aroma is heavy bready with touches of malts. Not too heavy but there is something here .

Taste: The taste is actually very clean with a little bit of caramel and some toasted malts. The taste won’t knock your lederhosen off but it will keep you coming back for more.

Experience: This is another prime example of a beer hall classic. Goes down smooth, not too heavy. I love it.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Pitfall. The classic platformer deserves a beer with a ton of history that will be easy to drink. Grab a six pack and avoid those pits!

The Warsteiner Oktoberfest is debatably the golden standard in the Oktoberfest style. Coming from Germany lets see how this one stacks up to the competition. Coming directly from their site.

“Celebrate German heritage with this authentic, German Specialty Beer. A truly German import brewed according to the German Purity Law, as are all Warsteiner beers, in limited quantities especially for Oktoberfest celebrations. This special edition has a well-balanced, mild and smooth taste with a uniquely soft, hoppy aftertaste and 5.9% alcohol. So bring a bit of Germany with you to your next Oktoberfest celebration and bring a Warsteiner Oktoberfest Special Edition..”

Appearance: Simple and classic like most of the label coming out of the Warsteiner brewery. I like how it looks like a German beer just from the label, it holds alot of history.

Aroma: The aroma is not that strong but what I got was malt, bready and a hint of caramel .

Taste: The taste is classic Marzen but its quite understated, caramel, malts, biscuits and a slight pepper finish.

Experience: This is what a Marzen is all about, easy to drink with a good mouthfeel. I can imagine myself in Germany now with some pretzels drinking boot after boot of these bad boys.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Galaga. Similar to this beer, Galaga helped spawn an entire genre and its a classic, it may be simple but damn is it fun. Grab a six pack and enjoy yourself.

The second entry this month from Sam Adams, we have their classic Octoberfest. Interesting that this is one of the few beers to spell Oktoberfest with a C. But I digress, this is the staple for fall beers from Sam Adams, so lets see how it stacks up. I have only had a few beers from this brewery so I am excited to see how this one turns out. Coming directly from their site.

“In 1810, the Oktoberfest tradition was born when Munich celebrated the Crown Prince’s wedding with a special beer and 16-day party. Our version of this classic style blends hearty malts for a deep, smooth flavor of caramel, creating a brew that’s perfect for the season, or whatever you’re celebrating. Smooth with a roasty sweetness, and light hop character..”

Appearance: Just like the FestBier from Sam Adams this can is very dominant in one color and that is orange. With there pumpkin beer following its a bit on the lazy side. Still, the can stands out, even if it is a bit simple.

Aroma: The aroma faint but what I do detect is burnt toast, caramel and malts.

Taste: The taste is spicy and sweet. Mostly malts and biscuit with the hop finish balancing it out nicely.

Experience: This is a very light Marzen with a dry and bitter finish. It is easy to drink and does not sit heavy at all, so you can go through 3-4 with no problem.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Streets of Rage of 3. This is the black sheep of the franchise so it needs a good beer to pair with its difficulty. Just don’t drink too many as you will need all of your whits to try and survive.

As a surprise entry in this months reviews I recently picked up the Two Roads Brewing Company’s fall mix pack. Todays review is their Ok2berfest, a cute spin on Oktoberfest. I have only had a few beers from this brewery so I am excited to see how this one turns out. Coming directly from their site.

“Modeled after the classic “Marzenbier,” Oktoberfest style that was traditionally the beer served at the Munich Oktoberfest. It possesses a smooth, toasty malt profile with a crisp character of traditional German hops.”

Appearance: Damn, Two Roads went all out with this can design. You have the blue checkered flag, a German man blowing into an alphorn and plenty of orange accents. If this doesn’t scream Oktoberfest then I’m not sure what does.

Aroma: The aroma is strong with biscuits and hops taking center stage. Once it warms I get notes of banana and clove which is a nice change of pace.

Taste: The taste is reminds me of a spicy apple juice. There is the typical malt and biscuit flavor, but I am sure that I taste apple juice with a spicy hop finish. Its an odd combo but I like it.

Experience: This is a very light Marzen with a dry and spicy finish. It seems that from the Marzens I have tried there is a split between dry or sweet finishes. I prefer sweet but this is fine.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2. This is an extremely expensive game, so I would suggest emulation. But it is a fun game that doesn’t get a ton of attention, probably due to its rarity and price. Grab a six pack sit down and enjoy yourself.

Now we are moving on to the critically acclaimed Great Lakes Oktoberfest. If I am being honest I have always enjoyed every beer I have tried from Great Lakes. However, I tend to find their reviews a little too high and a bit overrated, so lets see if their Oktoberfest is any different. Coming directly from their site.

“Prost! Our take on this classic German style is a real malt party, packed with toasty autumnal flavors perfect for hearty hoisting.

 FLAVORÜber smooth with vibrant malt flavors and a festive flourish of noble hops (lederhosen not included).”

Appearance: I am happy that Great Lakes has changed their label. The original was boring and this one is colorful with a scenic view in the background. Huge improvement and I love to see changes for the better.

Aroma: The aroma is light but what I am able to detect is stale sweet bread with a malt finish . The aroma begins to pick up as it warms, but its never heavy.

Taste: The taste is mostly malts with hints of toasted bread. After the beer warms I got a little bit of clove, which is interesting for this style. Its not bad, but doesn’t feel like a Marzen.

Experience: This is one of the strongest Marzens I have tried (at 6.5%) and its surprisingly smooth. There is a bit of a bite and some dryness after the fact, but it drinks more like a 5.5% brew.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Halo 3: ODST. This game is loved but it has plenty of faults, especially how short it is. I think a strong beer with this game will enhance anyone’s experience.

The next beer we are looking at is from a Philly local brewery, the Unter Dog from Yards. Yards has always brewed quality beers and I have yet to be disappointed by anything in their collection, so lets see if the Unter Dog is just as good. Coming directly from their site.

“This Oktoberfest, we’re celebrating the city that never gives up with our new Märzen-style beer. Fetch a 6-pack today, sit back, and roll over with joy. Good boy!”

Appearance: The love this can, the German Shepard, the orange and tan, this is a great play on words too.

Aroma: The aroma is very strong with a ton of sweet malts and some notes of brown sugar sweet bread. I really love this one already.

Taste: The taste is a copy of the aroma, but it is very subtle. I wish the flavor profile was a bit stronger but what you get is still good.

Experience: The mouthfeel of the Unter Dog is interesting, it’s both flat and very creamy. Almost no bitterness or dry mouth after the can. I really like this style from Yards.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Call of Duty Ghosts. As soon as I looked at this can I thought of Riley and it was a no brainer. Ghosts is easily one of the most hated in the COD franchise and its a shame because there are alot of great aspects to this game.

The next beer we are looking at isn’t technically a Marzen. We are checking out the Sam Adams FestBier. This is a Festbier / Wiesnbier. Sam Adams does have an Oktoberfest beer, which we will get to later. So let’s see if what the FestBier is all about. Coming directly from their site.

“Malty w/soft sweetness, like a biscuit spread with honey.
A lighter lager with a higher ABV for bigger celebrations”.

Appearance: The baby blue is an interesting choice as it stands out for a beer can. However, this only comes in a variety pack, at least to my knowledge.

Aroma: The aroma is odd because it almost smells like stale bread and that’s when you get an aroma because it is super light.

Taste: The taste is very light with a slight sweetness almost like corn. There are some malt notes but I get no hop flavors at all.

Experience: Since this is only 5.1% I knew this would be a light beer, but the mouthfeel is incredibly thin. So you will be able to get through 4-5 of these bad boys, but only having one bottle is a bit of a disappointment.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Abzu. This is a chill under water game that lets you explore while trying to avoid sharks and other enemies. The FestBier can be easily drank for a few hours while you swim around and discover new areas.

The next brew we are going to look at is the Leinenkugels Oktoberfest. Jim and I have discussed Leinenkugel on this site before and even though many people talk down to this brand, we love it. So let’s see if they have what it takes to make a tasty Oktoberfest. Coming directly from their site.

“Our proud German heritage shines through in our homage to arguably the world’s greatest festival. A traditional Märzen-style beer, our Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest has a toasted malt flavor and subtle, spicy hop notes that make it perfect for celebrating fall in true German fashion. So let your steins runneth over.”.

Appearance: The classic Leinenkugel symbol over top a scenic German lake is a nice looking bottle. The colors are nice nd it is exactly what you would expect. The beer is surprisingly dark for a Mazen and the head is a thick tan with a decent amount of lacing.

Aroma: The aroma is thick and heavy with caramel and malts. As the beer warms up I get notes like candied apple’s. I really like what this beer is bringing to your nose.

Taste: The taste is just like a caramel apples but it is surprisingly thin with a toasted malt finish. The caramel apple flavor throws me off because it feels fake, but it does taste good.

Experience: Since this is only 5.1% I knew this would be a light beer, but the mouthfeel is incredibly thin. So you will be able to get through 4-5 of these bad boys, but only having one bottle is a bit of a disappointment.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Lakeview Cabin. This is an over the top violent and goofy 2D survival horror game available on Steam. This beer pairs very well because you have an interesting flavor mixing with a super light mouthfeel. Grab a six pack, rip off those pants and enjoy yourself.

The next brew we are going to look at is the Goose Island Oktoberfest. Goose Island has quickly become infamous with their barrel house collection beers, both with consumers loving and hating them. So let’s see how they do with a non-barrel aged brew. Coming directly from their site,

“Goose Oktoberfest is brimming with notes of toasted malt and freshly baked rye bread. This light-bodied German lager is clean and crisp with a fine noble hop character and mild earthy bitterness that is the hallmark of Hallertau hops. Raise a few steins of Goose Oktoberfest this fall and celebrate this time-honored tradition. Prost!”.

Appearance: While I am a big fan of the blue used for the can, this is a boring label. It suffers from the minimalist style that alot of breweries are going for. Once poured you get a huge khaki colored head with a decent amount of lacing.

Aroma: The aroma is primarily the caramel that you would expect from this style. Although I did notice some brown sugar once it warmed up. Nice aromatics from this one.

Taste: The taste is like a brown sugar apple, almost candied. Its interesting and surprising but the hop spiciness really comes through on this one. The flavor is all over the place, its not bad but it doesn’t feel like a Marzen.

Experience: This is a surprising Marzen, since there is alot of bitterness. Usually I expect a little bit of bitter, but man this one punches you in the face.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Anno 2205. This is a futuristic sim city clone that allows you to manage cities on Earth and the Moon. Grab a few cans and build away.

The next Oktoberfest brew we are going to look at is the Flying Dog Dogtoberfest. I have a hit or miss history with this brewery as they have made some really good beers and others I cannot stand. Let’s see how their take on the Märzen holds up. Coming directly from their site,

“Brewed with 100% imported German ingredients, this quintessential Marzen offers malty flavors of caramel and graham cracker sweetness with a finish more crisp and clean than you will be after a few days at d’Wiesn”.

Appearance: One thing you cannot say about any Flying Dog beer is that the label isn’t eye catching. The Dogtoberfest is no different, with two burly drunk men and an odd looking pooch this is another festive beer. Surprising that they chose yellow instead of orange, but still it looks great.

Aroma: The aroma smells like most Marzen style beers with malt in the front but this one has a little bit of a toffee in there too. Not too powerful but you do get some good notes in there.

Taste: The taste is interesting because all the typical caramel and malts are there but there is a subtle spiciness almost like a cinnamon graham cracker. Similar to the aroma its not too powerful but it is complex with the spicy and sweet balance.

Experience: This is a fuller bodied Oktoberfest with a bigger mouth feel. The finish is surprisingly dry which is not my favorite, but still I like the way this beer starts. After one bottle is doesn’t sit too heavy, which is always a good thing.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose All Walls Must Fall. This is a tech-noir tactical game set in a futuristic Berlin, where the Cold War never ended. There are a lot of tense moments in this game and you need a beer with plenty of complex flavor to complement what is happening on-screen. Grab a six pack and enjoy.

The PA Brewery that we talk about all the time, Yuengling. As the oldest brewery in the US Yuengling is synonymous with lager in the NE. Directly from their site,

“Yuengling is proud to offer our Oktoberfest as an homage to our German Heritage. Copper in color, this medium bodied beer is the perfect blend of roasted malts with just the right amount of hops to capture a true representation of the style.”.

Appearance: I am a sucker for the Yuengling logo, and this slight twist with the orange and brown looks great. Simple and classic looking, you can’t go wrong.

Aroma: The aroma threw me off. I detected stale bread, maybe it was an old beer, and some slight malts. But it was not very strong as the aroma only lasted for a small amount of time.

Taste: The taste leans much more towards sweet as it seems there is a bit more of malts in this beer. I like how much flavor is here, but it doesn’t feel like a Märzen.

Experience: This Oktoberfest sits a little too heavy for its own good and is surprisingly bitter, even though the taste doesn’t reflect the complexity.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Elevator Action for the NES. The cover reminds me of fall and that fact that its not a perfect game, but a unique arcade like experience lends itself to a beer you can sip for a while. Grab a six pack and avoid those agents.

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“Friendship and camaraderie: the two keys to any festive event. And then there’s the beer. It should be full-bodied, yet infinitely smooth. Seductively malty, with a kiss of the hops for balance. This is our Festbier. Painstakingly crafted from German malts, decoction brewed for full flavor and carefully aged for depth of character. Subtly sweet with a delicate malt nose, our Festbier gains its impressive body from our use of all imported German malts and decoction brewing process. Gather with your friends for a festive moment of Victory!”.

Appearance: I love the addition of the boot, a staple in German beer drinking. Typical color scheme of blue and orange, but there is alot going on. This label makes me want to cheers in a beer hall with a huge pretzel in my hand.

Aroma: Strong aroma here with plenty of bready notes and thick malts. I love how heavy the aroma comes on, from both the pour and the bottle.

Taste: The taste is interesting because I get the caramel/malts but I also detect corn. Its tough to describe but its like a buttered roasted corn flavor backed by the breadiness you would expect. Very unquie, but not overpowering.

Experience: This Märzen has a little bit of a bite. While the initial mouthfeel is creamy and smooth there is a bit of a biting dryness when it is finished.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Final Fight 3 for the SNES. This is my favorite Final Fight game and it is underrated. Fun, not super long and alot of replayability with some buddies. So grab a case and make a night of it.

“Grab a pack and let your fest commence! This rich Märzen lager features German malts for inviting aromas of honey and biscuity bread, flavors of caramel and graham cracker, and visions of sprawling beer tents. Smooth and balanced, Oktoberfest is here to celebrate.2021 Fall Seasonal”.

Appearance: The two colors you will see the most when looking for an Oktoberfest brew is blue and orange. Sierra Nevada went with the blue theme and I am not mad about it. With gold accents and the checkers style the can stands out. The beer pours a bit darker than typical Oktoberfest beers and retains a small tan head.

Aroma: The aroma blows my mind because I couldn’t smell anything. Usually I can pick up something, malts/breads/caramel/etc, especially from this style. I am not sure if I had a defective can but there wasn’t much here.

Taste: The taste mimics the aroma because it is incredibly light. The small amount of flavor I tasted was the malts, typical of the style.

Experience: Easily one of the smoothest Märzens that drinks more like a light lager. I could easily drink 3-4 of these bad boys and not miss a beat…until I have to pee.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I would suggest Revolution X for the SNES. This was an odd one off Aerosmith rail shooter that isn’t great. Similar to this beer it is easy to play, so grab a 6 pack and chug away as you listen to a great soundtrack.

Appearance: The label looks great on this one. With the orange, yellow and black that is traditional for fall colors and the German styles skyline shown on the can this beer screams Oktoberfest. The overall bright orange can definitely stands out on the shelf, and the nice classic ribbon label is a nice touch too.

Aroma: You will notice a semi-strong malt heavy aroma with this one. It can be a bit deceiving as you may suspect the beer is going to be super sweet, but its not.

Taste: Typical of the Märzen style you will immediately notice the caramel and malts with a slight biscuit finish. While the flavors are all noticeable they are also subtle.

Experience: This is a very, very smooth beer and considering it is 6% that is impressive. While there is no discernable bitterness in this one, there is a bit of dryness after you sip for a while.

Game Pairing: When is comes to beer pairing I would suggest Tekken 4. As a follow up to one of the best fighting games this beer will sip very well between matches and won’t leave you too tipsy to pull off some great combos.

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Quick history lesson time. Celebrated every year, minus the past two due to COVID, in Munich Germany the first festival was established as a celebration of the marriage between the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The festivities lasted five days and included a horse race called Theresienwiese. This festival would be repeated every year which would include an agricultural fair and eventually temporary beer halls. Fast forward to modern times and this festival is celebrated in Europe and the US alike over a 15-16 day period, usually beginning in mid September. It is commonly reported that at every event over 2 million gallons of beer is consumed…this makes us proud.

Now lets talk about the beer itself. The Oktoberfest style is actually made up of various styles that are served during the festival. The dominant and most popular style associated with Oktoberfest is the Märzen. Interestingly enough Märzen translates to March beer which is now usually only served in September. To add to the confusion you may also see Dunkel’s, as well as other German lagers being labeled as Oktoberfest too. Either way you should be expecting a beer rich in malt with a caramel or biscuit flavored finish. Usually these beers go from 5.1% to 6% ABV. A great and easy drinking lager that is perfect for Fall weather and some warm Bavarian pretzels.

Now for this “contest” and I use that term lightly I will be comparing and ranking every Oktoberfest beer I can get my hands on. I have a solid list below, which will be updated with each review, but if I find anymore over the next few weeks I will gladly add more entries.

Be sure to follow along and comment on your favorite Oktoberfest, Prost!

Oktoberfest Beers to be ranked

• Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest: Score (4/5)
• Victory Brewing Festbier: Score (4/5)
• Founders Oktoberfest German-Style Marzen: Score (3.9/5)
• Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen: Score (3.8/5)
• Spaten Oktoberfest: Score (3.8/5)
• Neshaminy Creek Creekfestbier: Score (3.8/5)
• Warsteiner Oktoberfest Marzen: Score (3.8/5)
• Tröegs Oktoberfest: Score (3.7/5)
• Yards Unter Dog Oktoberfest: Score (3.7/5)
• Great Lakes Oktoberfest: Score (3.6/5)
• Two Roads Ok2berfest: Score (3.5/5)
• Sam Adams Oktoberfest: Score (3.5/5)
• Firestone Oaktoberfest: Score (3.5/5)
• Shiner Märzen-Style Oktoberfest: Score (3.5/5)
• Devils Backbone O’fest Lager: Score (3.4/5)
• Flying Dog Brewing Dogtoberfest Marzen: Score (3.4/5)
• Weihenstephaner Festbier: Score (3.3/5)
• Yuengling Oktoberfest: Score (3.3/5)
• Leinenkugel Oktoberfest: Score (3.3/5)
• Sam Adams Festbier: Score (3.3/5)
• Flying Fish Oktoberfish: Score (3.3/5)
• Funk Brewing Funktoberfest: Score (3.2/5)
• Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier: Score (3.2/5)
• Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest Amber Marzen: Score (3.2/5)
• Goose Island Marzen: Score (3.1/5)

Submit your Tier List in the comments!

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