Episode 002: Game of the Year Deliberations 2023

Hello there! Our second episode is very different from ourfirst episode, but that’s kinda the things about The Stage Select: you neverknow what you’re gonna get each week! This is our 2023 Game of the Yeardeliberations, and they are a prototype for what we have planned for the 2024 GotYpodcast(s). We’re joined by Xavier Krieger, and this is an excellent episode toget a great grasp on the gaming tastes of your hosts. We’re whittling our listdown to ten, and then putting those ten games in order. Do things get spicy?Maybe! Listen and find out! Also, this was recorded before our first episode,so keep that in mind. Enjoy!00:00 Introductions, the nominees, and the first cuts34:55 Down to the top 201:03:49 Intermission, 3 games left to cut1:53:45 Ordering the top 10Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: [email protected] song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin’ bout video games,With your hosts, you’re in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we’ll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more.  Now we’ll get groovin,’Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions