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2016/12/10
Latest episode
2026/10/24
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99 min.
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Come grab a drink with longtime gamers/friends/cohosts, Eric (The 23rd Stallion), Alvin (ALG857), Jason (Stikz), Kevin (Turbo857), and Eric (Big Choco), Level 857, aka gaming's Wu-Tang Clan, as we react to current gaming news topics, recommend recently played gems you can't miss, and discuss all things gaming while hanging out with honored special guests which includes a wide variety of content creators, game developers, and other video game industry contributors! This podcast is separated into 4 segments: 1) Games played 2) Indie game of the week 3) News story reactions and 4) Main topic!
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Are modern video games turning hand-holding into an obsession?
2026/10/24
We're discussing whether modern games are holding our hands too much! From constant tutorials and glowing waypoints to generous checkpoints, objective markers, and difficulty assists, are these features improving the gaming experience or taking away the challenge, exploration, and satisfaction of figuring things out ourselves? We debate where helpful guidance ends and excessive hand-holding begins!
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-402: Are modern video games turning hand-holding into an obsession?
0:00 - Intro
3:28 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Owlboy
6:25 - Are Modern Games Holding Our Hands Too Much?
49:21 - Nintendo has "no plans to ditch physical games," exec says amid PlayStation disc backlash: "We go off of what the consumer prefers"
52:59 - As Xbox and PlayStation sales reach new lows, analyst says the "US hardware market has not been in a more precarious position since the early 80s"
57:04 - A Native PC Port Of Kojima Productions’ P.T. Is Now Available
1:01:36 - Stal played Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave
1:04:44 - Stikz played Castlevania Belmont’s Curse
1:10:05 - Turb played Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition
1:13:17 - Choc played Street Fighter 6
1:18:25 - Al played Tunche, Bruisers 2D Boxing
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Are Classic Retro Games Better Than Modern Games?
2026/10/17
We debate whether classic games truly delivered better gameplay, creativity, challenge, and replay value than modern titles. Are older games timeless masterpieces, or have today's games surpassed them in ways we sometimes overlook? Join us as we compare generations of gaming, revisit what made the classics special, and determine whether our favorite childhood games still hold up today!
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-401: Are Classic Retro Games Better Than Modern Games?
0:00 - Intro
2:46 - Indie Game of the Week - One Finger Death Punch 2
7:22 - Are Older Video Games Better, or Is It Just Nostalgia?
57:33 - PS5 hack delivers native PS2 & PS3 disc support where Sony refused
1:01:00 - GameStop and Third-Party Resellers Raise Used PS5 Pro Price to $1,400
1:04:47 - State of Decay 3 PC Beta Confirmed, PS5 & XBOX Coming Soon
1:08:11 - Best Buy to host late-night openings for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launch:
1:12:49 - Games Played Discussion - Orbitals
1:16:47 - Stal played Astral Ascent, Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
1:20:16 - Choc played Gears of War: E-Day
1:23:16 - Al played Control Resonant
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Vice: Magic City Mayhem — Behind the Scenes w/ Jurassic Sunset Games!
2026/10/12
Matt Schulz - Owner and Executive Producer of indie dev/pub, Jurassic Sunset Games, drops in to discuss the studio’s latest upcoming project, Vice: Magic City Mayhem! We talk with Matt about the game’s development, the creative vision behind Jurassic Sunset Games and what players can expect as the project moves toward release!
Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a top-down, retro action-adventure indie game which combines immersive exploration and puzzle solving elements inspired by the Zelda series mixed with dark humor and outrageous storylines inspired by GTA Vice City!
Vice: Magic City Mayhem is slated for release in 2026 on most major platforms so download the demo on Steam now and add it to your wishlist below:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2972820/Vice_Magic_City_Mayhem/
https://jurassicsunsetgames.com/#
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10019299
https://store.epicgames.com/p/vice-magic-city-mayhem-4ae1ae
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-401 | Vice: Magic City Mayhem — Behind the Scenes with Jurassic Sunset Games!
0:00 - Intro
2:14 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Axiom Verge
4:36 - Inside Vice Magic City Mayhem with Jurassic Sunset Games
1:34:35 - Games Played Discussion
1:34:51 - Stikz played Vice Magic City Mayhem
1:35:14 - Al played Jitsu Squad
1:37:46 - Choc played Gears of War: E-Day
1:46:24 - Stal played Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
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400 Episodes & 10 Years of The Level 857 Video Game Podcast!
2026/10/04
We’re celebrating 10 years of Level 857 and our 400th podcast episode by looking back at the journey that brought us here. Join us as we react to a special retrospective montage filled with memorable moments, milestones, laughs, and highlights from the past decade.
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-400: 400 Episodes & 10 Years of The Level 857 Video Game Podcast!
0:00 - Intro
3:41 - Indie Game of the Week - Slipstream
6:16 - Celebrating 10 Years and 400 Episodes
58:25 - Games Played Discussion - Mad King Redemption
1:07:00 - Al played Denshattack, Noir Bloom, Control Resident
1:15:58 - Stal played Fortune’s Weave
1:23:38 - Stikz played Castlevania Belmont’s Curse
1:28:57 - Turb played Final Fantasy Resonance
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Can You Still Trust Video Game Reviews?
2026/09/26
Can you still trust video game reviews, or has the line between honest criticism, hype, sponsorships, and online outrage become too blurred? In this episode, we break down how professional critics, influencers, user reviews, review scores, embargoes, early access, and review bombing can all shape the way a game is perceived before you ever play it.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-399: Can You Still Trust Video Game Reviews?
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Indie Game of the Week - LIMBO
5:20 - Can You Still Trust Video Game Reviews?
57:26 - US gamers forced to cancel PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox subscriptions as costs climb
1:03:16 - Activision to take over Halo series as more Microsoft layoffs hit Halo Studios and others
1:06:42 - Final Fantasy VII Revelation Includes Auto Level-Up Option For Players Who Skip Side Quests
1:13:05 - Games Played Discussion - Orbitals
1:17:19 - Stal played Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
1:23:24 - Stikz & Choc played Marvel's Wolverine
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Are These Games Actually Worth Your Time?
2026/09/20
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the games we’ve been playing and recently completed to answer one question: Are they actually worth your time? We’ll break down what we liked, what we didn’t, what kept us invested, and whether we’d ultimately recommend each game or tell you to pass.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-398: Are These Games Actually Worth Your Time?
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Inside
6:20 - Are These Games Actually Worth Your Time?
13:53 - Blasphemous 2 Third Sin DLC
34:57 - Anomaly President
39:27 - Forza Horizon
44:21 - Resident Evil Requiem
53:02 - Mind Over Magnet
54:37: Midnight Fight Express
57:46 - Marvel's Wolverine
1:14:00 - Terminator 2D: No Fate
1:20:24 - Ember Knights
1:26:29 - General Practice
1:29:03 - Street Fighter 6
1:31:34 - Super Tetris (Sega Master System)
1:33:18 - Dead or Alive 2
1:35:29 - Screamers
1:41:11 - Slash Zero
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Big reveals came from Nintendo, PlayStation & Konami: Who did it best?
2026/09/11
Nintendo, PlayStation and Konami all dropped major announcements, so this week we're breaking down the biggest reveals from all three showcases! We dive into the latest Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State of Play and Konami Press Start, including the newly revealed. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and determine which reveals have us most excited!
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-397: Big reveals came from Nintendo, PlayStation & Konami: Who did it best?
0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Lies of P
6:07 - Big reveals came from Nintendo, PlayStation & Konami: Who did it best?
6:59 - Konami Press Start rundown
17:02 - PlayStation State of Play impressions
48:19 - The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake Nintendo Direct reactions
59:20 - Nintendo Direct 9.9.26 thoughts
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Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals + GTA VI Reaction
2026/09/04
We break down the best reveals, biggest announcements, and standout games from the rest of Gamescom 2026 before reacting to the latest Grand Theft Auto VI news and what Rockstar’s highly anticipated release could mean for the gaming industry at large?
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-396 | Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals + GTA VI Reaction
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Pizza Tower
7:20 - Mario on Sega master system
8:53 - X-Men 97 costumes coming to Marvel Rivals
10:46 - PlayStation debuts live TV
12:15 - Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals
44:58 - GTA VI Reaction
1:05:48 - Castlevania appears to be getting a reboot
1:10:08 - State of Decay 3 in good shape despite Xbox upheaval
1:13:17 - Sonic Team head talks possibility of Sonic Mania 2
1:16:40 - Xbox boss confirms next gen Project Helix is more than one console
1:20:56 - Al played Anomaly President, Midnight Fight Express
1:23:59 - Stal played Aggelos, Street Fighter 6
1:28:07 - Stikz played Resident Evil Requiem
1:31:32 - Turb played Onimusha Way of the Sword
1:34:03 - Choc played Forza, Marvel Rivals
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Gamescom 2026 came out swinging on opening night!
2026/08/28
Gamescom 2026 is underway! We break down the biggest Opening Night Live reveals, share what impressed us most, and discuss what we still hope to see before the event wraps up.
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-395: Gamescom 2026 came out swinging on opening night!
00:00 - Intro
1:29 - Indie Game of the Week: Sea of Stars
7:55 - Gamescom 2026: Opening Night Reveals
1:02:32 - Golden Axe: First Look at the New Animated Series Based on the Classic SEGA Game
1:06:21 - 2XKO Active Development Will End in December 2026
1:11:07 - Stal played Aggelos
1:13:58 - Stikz played Resident Evil Requiem, Street Fighter 2 Prime
1:17:29 - Turb played Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo
1:20:06 - Al played Anomaly President
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Are AAA Games Getting Too Big for Their Own Good?
2026/08/21
Are AAA games getting too big for their own good? We discuss ballooning budgets, longer development cycles, massive teams, cutting-edge graphics, monetization, and whether the modern AAA model has become unsustainable.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-394: Are AAA Games Getting Too Big for Their Own Good?
00:00 - Intro
1:40 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Vampire Survivors
7:38 - Are AAA Games Getting Too Big for Their Own Good?
1:09:45 - Aspyr Promises More Lord Of The Rings Revivals In The Future
1:13:54 - The Simpsons: Hit & Run is coming back, according to Matt Groening
1:17:22 - Bethesda Dev Says Cuts Were Rare Before Xbox Took Over: ‘All Of A Sudden We Have Yearly Layoffs’
1:22:21 - Al played Anomaly President
1:24:52 - Stal played Aggelos
1:27:30 - Stikz played Geometry Wars Galaxy
1:29:49 - Turb played Resident Evil Requiem
1:33:48 - Choc played Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
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Does the Perfect Game Exist?
2026/08/14
Is there really such a thing as a perfect video game? In this episode, we debate what it actually takes for a game to earn that label, whether a 10/10 score should mean flawless, and how much personal taste factors into the equation.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-393: Does the Perfect Game Exist?
00:00 - Intro
03:03 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - OlliOlli World
06:38 - Does the Perfect Game Exist?
1:20:05 - Take-Two Boss Defends No Disc Version of GTA 6, Equates Physical Releases to Vinyl Records & a GTA6 Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix
1:24:38 - Xbox Project Helix Offers Complete Backward Compatibility
1:28:24 - Xbox cut thousands of jobs, but a bigger threat to game development may be happening lower down the ladder & Turkey's AI dilemma is a perfect example
1:33:20 - 7 classic JRPGs that are so good they never need a remake
1:36:44 - Al played Anomaly Agent
1:38:39 - Stal played Fire Emblem Path of Radiance
1:40:20 - Stikz played Nervous Brickdown
1:42:07 - Turb played Devil May Cry 5
1:44:01 - Choc played Halo Campaign Evolved, Gears E-Day, Marvel Tokkon
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Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars?
2026/08/06
We discuss whether there is room for a new game console manufacturer and examine the chances of whether Sega, Apple, Samsung, Panasonic, and other companies would have competing against PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC gaming. We also debate what a new platform would need to offer, which company has the strongest chance, and whether gamers would actually support another console.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-392: Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars?
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Neon White
06:57 - Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars?
56:42 - Sony doubles down on axing physical game discs
1:00:21 - Gears of War: E-Day devs are embracing 'old-school' multiplayer in 2026
1:03:30 - Xbox disc-to-digital program confirms retro 360 era catalog release window
1:06:40 - Dave Bautista in Talks to Join God of War TV Series as Kratos
1:10:35 - Al played Rhythm Heaven Groove
1:14:28 - Stal played Fire Emblem Path of Radiance
1:17:02 - Stikz played Saros
1:21:36 - Turb played Star Fox
1:24:40 - Choc played Halo Campaign Evolved
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These Are The Very Best Co-Op Games on the 8-Bit NES!
2026/08/01
This week, we revisit the Nintendo Entertainment System to discuss the best co-op games that made sharing the couch, coordinating attacks, and occasionally sabotaging Player 2 unforgettable! Special shoutout to @Massproduc3 for suggesting this week’s main topic!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-391: These Are The Very Best Co-Op Games on the 8-Bit NES!
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Stray
05:20 - Best Co-Op Games on NES
1:03:15 - Xbox Is Putting Ads Before Games, And It Feels Gross
1:08:18 - After 15 Years, Resident Evil 5 Has Finally Been Dethroned as The Series' Best-Selling Game
1:12:30 - Sega Won’t Ditch Physical Media, But Says Digital Expansion Is Vital
1:17:13 - Al played Rhythm Heaven Saga
1:21:26 - Stal played Fire Emblem Path of Radiance
1:24:48 - Stikz played Thimblewead park
1:30:08 - Turb played Resident Evil Requiem
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Games You Beat as a Kid but Probably Can’t Beat Now!
2026/07/27
We revisit the games that felt manageable when we were younger but seem nearly impossible to beat now!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-390: Games You Beat as a Kid but Probably Can’t Beat Now!
00:00 - Intro
1:35 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - SIFU
5:14 - Games You Beat as a Kid but Can’t Beat Now
1:16:35 - God Of War To Recast Lead Kratos After Ryan Hurst Suffers Injury On Set Of Prime Video Series
1:21:03 - GameStop CEO Says Games Are “Irrelevant” To Company Revenue
1:25:20 - Square Enix Once Again Skips Switch 2 Upgrade Path For Octopath Traveler Collection
1:30:28 - Games Played Discussion
1:30:39 - Al played Resident Evil Requiem
1:31:42 - Stal played Blasphemus The Third Sin DLC
1:34:48 - Stikz played Zeno Tilt
1:38:35 - Turb played Fire Emblem Three Houses
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Is this the end of Gaming's Golden Age?
2026/07/17
With rising prices, studio closures, mass layoffs, declining console sales, and a growing frustration from players, it makes you wonder: Is this truly the end of Gaming's Golden Age?
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-389 - Is this the end of Gaming's Golden Age?🔥
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Solar Ash
05:33 - Is this the end of Gaming's Golden Age?
1:14:39 - Games Played Discussion
1:15:13 - Stal played Shining Force 3
1:17:55 - Stikz played Resident Evil Requiem
1:21:34 - Turb played Star Fox 2026
1:24:23 - Choc played Marvel Rivals
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