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Games and Groceries

by A & L

A weekly conversation between married gamers about films, the latest gaming news, and a topic in the gaming industry. Hosted by @AceTheGrocer and @JourneyFirstBusiness Inquiries: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Games and Groceries Is Over...But Here's Why.

    Well...we didn't want to make this video...we didn't think we would have to make this video...but we came to this decision together and we want to explain why in this final video. We had some great time doing the show, but it's time to hang things up here and move on to other things. Games and...

  2. The Hiatus Episode

    It's our final episode before we go on a longer Hiatus. We explain why we decided to do this and where we see the future, Adam discusses some behind the scenes processes, and we read your answers about why Video Games matter to you. This is it. Until Next Time. JOIN THE DISCORD!...

  3. Ep 154: Why Does The Gaming Community Hate Hype??

    In this week’s episode, we discuss a film found on Netflix called ‘Awake’, Pete Hines and Todd Howard understand the frustrations with Playstation fans on the Starfield Exclusivity, Cyberpunk is kind of sort of back on the PSN store but with a warning, the reasons behind the long wait for a new…

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  4. Ep. 153: Can Games Have World Events Without Politics?

    In this week’s episode, we discuss a film on Disney Plus that came out of Premier Access titled ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’, Panic gives us many more details on the Playdate as well as some accessible tools for new game developers, Elden Ring is a real thing and we even got an official Release…

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  5. Ep. 152: The Art of Intentional Gaming | ft. Andrew Orsie

    In this week’s episode, we discuss a film sent to HBO Max this month called ‘Kajillonaire”, EA has assigned a former Call of Duty GM to lead the way for the Battlefield franchise, Publisher Panic has given some more updates on the Playdate device, Playstation gives much more time for the…

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  6. Ep. 151: Will Playing Video Games Ruin Your Life??

    In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest film from John Krasinski “A Quiet Place Part II”, CD Projekt Red appoints a new game director for Cyberpunk 2077, Steam wants to come into the market of the Nintendo Switch in their own way, Sony reveals that a good amount of their gamers are in fact...

  7. Ep. 150: The Ask Us Anything Special!

    In this week's episode, we take a break from Gaming News and Films to discuss the questions you all submitted to us on Social Media! What are we looking forward to most in North Dakota? What are our favorite beers? Why did Adam do that?! All this and so much more in our Ask Us Anything Special!...

  8. Ep. 149: Can We Define A Video Game? | ft. GameSimp

    In this week’s episode, we discuss the Netflix original film called ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines”, Sony CFO says there will be a low stock on PS5 for a long while still, Ubisoft reiterates their statement on wanting to make more Free-To-Play games, Sega is considering rebooting some old…

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  9. Ep. 148: Can Retro Games Work in Modern Design | ft. Andrew Orise

    In this week's episode, we discuss the latest Christopher Nolan film that landed on HBO Max called "Tenet", Mass Effect Legendary Edition developers are preserving bittersweet controls from a vehicle, Sony facing a possible but unlikely class action lawsuit, a group of Stadia heads join Jade...

  10. Ep. 147: Do We Take Video Games Too Seriously?? | ft. RGT 85

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix Original Sci-Fi Thriller "Stowaway", Sony making aggressive investments into 1st Party game studios, Microsoft competing alongside Epic Games with Windows Store revenue share, Valorant to be the first game using new chat modification tools, and our…

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  11. Ep. 146: Should We ALWAYS Protest Games Industry Decisions??

    In this week's episode, we discuss the film that premiered in Theaters and HBO Max "Mortal Kombat" (2021), MrMattyPlays was right on the money about a KOTOR Remake, It Takes Two sells over 1 Million copies in it's first few weeks, Epic Games Store offers an Indie Game App, and our big topic is...

  12. Ep. 145: A New Shift In The Console Wars | ft. CommanderNici

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix Original film called "Thunder Force", the announcement of Oxenfree 2 at the Nintendo Indie World show, F-Zero series is not done but needs a "Grand Idea", Epic Games able to secure a lot more funding for the future, and our big topic is a discussion…

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  13. Ep. 144: Should We Only Buy PHYSICAL GAMES?? | ft. Toofur

    In this week's episode, we discuss the HBO Max movie that also released in theaters called "Godzilla Vs. Kong", Cyberpunk 2077 coming closer to getting on the PSN store (supposedly), Xbox is giving good treatment to older Retro Games to the Cloud, a new record is set for the most expensive game...

  14. Ep. 143: Is This Too Much LIFE IS STRANGE? | ft. Adnan Riaz

    In this week's show, we discuss the Hulu Original film titled 'Boss Level', Ghost of Tsushima is getting the movie treatment with a well known director, Niantic partners with Nintendo to bring in Pikmin on Phones, ex-Bethesda employee Ikumi Nakamura creates her own studio, and our big topic is a...

  15. Ep. 142: Is GAME PASS The Answer To Next-Gen Prices??

    In this week's episode, we discuss a SYFY Original film found over on Netflix called "No Escape Room", Jade Raymond opens a new studio that is backed by Sony, Sony acquires a massive fighting game tournament, Square Enix reveals the trailer and info for Life Is Strange True Colors, and our big...

  16. Ep. 141: Is Gaming Culture Still A Boy's Club??

    In this week's episode, we discuss the documentary found on HBO Max called "Covid Diaries NY", Microsoft finalizing the deal with Zenimax and the plans for future titles, Silver Rain Games signs with EA Originals for their new game, a forgotten GameBoy Color game will be released this summer, and...

  17. Ep. 140: Is Being A GAMER Just A Phase? | ft. Mic Fury

    In this week's episode, we discuss the new film found on Netflix called "Moxie", the Switch Pro rumors are slowly becoming a reality, Marvel's Avengers is becoming more grindy for the better, Hogwarts Legacy is getting more inclusive, and our big topic is asking the question "is being a gamer…

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  18. Ep. 139: Should Governments Ban Games? | ft. Games As Lit

    In this week's episode, we discuss a movie that can be found on Hulu called "Nomadland", more Playstation games are heading over to PC, a new open world Pokemon game is in the works for 2022, Bioware pulls the plug on Anthem, and our big discussion is asking "Should governments ban games" with…

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  19. Ep. 138: Have Americans Changed Their Minds On Video Games??

    In this week's episode we discuss a newly added Netflix movie called 'I Care A Lot', North Dakota giving their attempt to protect app developers, Nintendo working non-stop on the Switch's successor, Valheim selling over 3 Million copies in the first 2 weeks, and our big topic is a discussion on a...

  20. Ep. 137: How Video Games Spark Creativity | ft. GameSimp

    In this week's episode, we discuss a Political Comedy that can be found on HBO Max called "Irresistible", Movie Theaters in South Korea are opening up to rent out to Gaming Sessions, Terreria for Stadia has been canceled due to Google's communication, Epic Games launches a new NPC creator tool…

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  21. Ep. 136: Can Video Games DAMAGE Relationships??

    In this week's episode, we discuss the light-hearted film found on Hulu called 'Missing Link', Amazon's new CEO is not giving up on the Games Studio, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is making some angle changes, Stadia decides to shut down First Party studios, and our big topic is asking the…

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  22. Ep. 135: Give Retro Games A Chance! | ft. Andrew Orsie

    In this week's podcast episode, we discuss the next Warner Brothers movie streaming Day One on HBO Max 'The Little Things', Astral Chain is now considered a full Nintendo IP, the new studio is made for Skate 4, DONTNOD is funded BIG TIME, and our big topic is a discussion on giving retro games a...

  23. Ep. 134: Was Cyberpunk 2077 The WORST Video Game Release??

    In this week's episode, we take a look at a movie that just came over to HBO Max called "The King of Staten Island", Gabe Newell coming out to say that Valve is making many more games, the EU protecting the gamer consumers once again, Vicarious Visions being absorbed into Blizzard, and our big...

  24. Ep. 133: Have Video Games Influenced Culture? | ft. Travis of Rainbow Road

    In this week's episode, we discuss a Thriller movie found over on Hulu called "Alone", Bethesda making an Indiana Jones game with LucasFilms, the final Games Sales results of 2020, CD Projekt CEO is very sorry you guys, and our big topic is a discussion asking the question Have Video Games...

  25. Ep. 132: Are GAME LOGOS Actually Important? | ft. Cory Schmitz

    In this week's episode, we talk about our thoughts on a movie found on Netflix called "Braven", Nintendo purchasing the studio behind Luigi's Mansion 3, Epic games purchases a mall for its headquarters offices, Cyberpunk player base drops big time after only 3 weeks, and our big topic is a...

  26. Ep. 131: Is Information The Key To Fun? | ft. Mic Fury

    In this week's episode, we discuss the first film in the WB/HBO Max Day One Release deal 'Wonder Woman 1984', CD Projekt Red taking measures to defend themselves in court, Rockstar insiders giving us little bits of Bully 2 Knowledge, Star Citizen creators cancels upcoming beta, and our big topic…

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  27. Ep. 130: End of the Year Discussion | ft. AbsoluteProdigy

    In this week's Games and Groceries Podcast, we take a look back in the past year in Gaming News and discuss the good and the bad of 2020 Gaming as well as what we look forward to in the year 2021. From talks of Cyberpunk 2077, the cultural effects of Animal Crossing New Horizons, and more gender...

  28. Ep. 129: How To Build Up A Game Community | ft. Mai Queti

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Christmas Slasher film found on HBO Max called "Black Christmas", Vin Diesel has been named an Executive Producer on a massive video game, the UK government is starting to make laws against scalping consoles, Cyberpunk 2077 and the rough chain events that...

  29. Ep. 128: The Nerves of Your First Game Launch | ft. Nick DePalo

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Christmas film found on Netflix called 'Christmas Break-In", JJ Abams' Video Game company appoints Left4Dead creator, 343 Industries putting off Halo Infinite for another year to fix graphics, multiple Mass Effect veterans returning for the new project, and...

  30. Ep. 127: When Is The Time For A Sequel? ft. Dan of TGSEP

    In this week's show, we discuss the Hulu Original Christmas film called 'Happiest Season', Halo Infinite Community Managers putting out the fire of Battle Royale rumors, Silent Hill director making his own studio with friends from the Gaming Industry, two very important people from Bioware decide...

  31. Ep. 126: Does The GAMING INDUSTRY Need A Reset?

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix Christmas Musical film called 'Jingle Jangle', the PS% not allowing swear words over on Twitter posts, the Marvel's Avengers game flopped harder than we ever thought it could, a new indie studio opens up with the heads of major AAA studios, and our…

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  32. Ep. 125: Did We Need NEXT GEN This Year?? | ft. MrMattyPlays

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Japanese film that came to Netflix called 'Mother', Xbox bosses telling Bethesda their games need to be first or best on the Xbox Ecosystem, Jim Ryan saving us from having to pay $1000 on PS5, Nintendo shutting down The Big House over an online mod, and our...

  33. Ep. 124: Can Faith Fit In Games? | ft. Games As Literature

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Sci-Fi flick called 'Prospect', xCloud being utilized to better develop games at home, Nintendo Switch being the highest selling console in the USA, EA giving the players power over microtransactions, and our big topic is a discussion on the question "Can...

  34. Ep. 123: How To Enjoy Being A Game Fan | ft. Andrew Orsie

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Rapman written film called 'Blue Story', Todd Howard talking about a huge Engine overhaul for future Bethesda Game Studios games, Activision offering one Battle Pass that will be good across three different Call of Duty games, Sony warning fans to not go to...

  35. Ep. 122: Can Tech Companies Thrive In Games? | ft. Brian McGuinness

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix original movie 'The Holidate', Assassin's Creed getting a live action series on Netflix, Chris Lee taking a step back from Halo Infinite, Cyberpunk 2077 taking yet another delay for 3 weeks, and our big topic is asking can tech companies thrive in...

  36. Ep. 121: What Is Life After Strange?? | ft. Adnan Riaz

    In this week's episode, we talk about the A24 Horror Film called "The Hold In The Ground", EA being sued again for loot boxes over in Canada, Phil Spencer hoping to give away TV streaming sticks to Game Pass users, AOC playing Among Us to encourage voting, and our big topic is asking what is Life...

  37. Ep. 120: The Importance of Multiplayer

    In this week's podcast, we discuss the 2019 reimaging of "Child's Play", how the PS5 version of NBA 2K21 will utilize the DualSense controller, the canon gender of Eivor in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Phil Spencer telling us how massive the Xbox ecosystem really is, and our big topic…

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  38. Ep. 119: Can A Game Company Ever Be Irredeemable?

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix original film 'Hubie Halloween', the updates of the Cyberpunk 2077 Crunch, the rumors that the Xbox Series X is running way too hot, the official Sony breakdown of the Playstation 5 and why it's so tall, and our big topic is the question of 'can a…

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  39. Ep. 118: The Ripple Effect of DONTNOD | ft. Dayeanne Hutton

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix original film 'The Devil All The Time', EA removing an ad from a kid's magazine featuring microtransactions, CD Projekt Red enforcing a mandatory crunch for all staff for Cyberpunk 2077, Yves Guillemot revealing the numbers behind the accusations…

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  40. Ep. 117: Is This The Last Console Generation? | ft. CheapyD

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix documentary on the topic of Social Media called 'The Social Dilemma', Sean Murray deciding to stay silent about his next game, Amazon unveiling their answer for Game Pass and Stadia, Microsoft paying out big bucks for Zenimax Media, and our big topic...

  41. Ep. 116: Our Final Thoughts On Tell Me Why | ft. Katy Bentz

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Amazon Prime original film titled 'Troop Zero', how Immortals Fenyx Rising was inspired by glitch in a different game, Nintendo deciding to discontinue the 3DS models, the price and release date of the Playstation 5 revealed, and our big topic is our final...

  42. Tell Me Why Chapter Three Discussion | ft. Mai Queti

    In our final episode of the Tell Me Why Round Table Discussion, we sit down with our special guest, Mai Queti, to talk on the story highlights and the realism in Chpater Three. Stories of Panic Attacks, old dudes falling asleep, and who the father of the Ronan twins are! All this and so much more...

  43. Tell Me Why Chapter Two Discussion | ft. Chris Thompson

    In our second episode of our special Tell Me Why podcast, we discuss the multiple things revealed in Chapter Two of Tell Me Why. How was the night before the incident, who is the true father of the Ronan twins, how does the Alaskan culture drive the narrative of this game? All this and more in…

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  44. Tell Me Why Chapter One Discussion | ft. Andrew Orsie

    In our special Tell Me Why Round Table Discussion, we sit down with Andrew Orsie to talk all about the social issues brought up in Chapter One of the story. Thoughts on cultural groups in Alaska, the greatness of researching Transactivist communities, and what it's like to try to be a supportive...

  45. Ep. 115: The Minds Of Game Developers | ft Patrick Hickey Jr

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix Original film called 'Project Power', Ubisoft taking away physical discs from their Deluxe Editions on Xbox, the announcement of a new Call of Duty Black Ops game, the latest PS5 commercial with still no starting price, and our big topic is a...

  46. Ep. 114: We Are Just Customers

    In this week's episode, we discuss the Netflix Original film called' The Old Guard', Halo Infinite getting delayed into next year, Remedy not providing a Next Gen upgrade unless you pay up, Fortnite gets booted off of Apple App stores, and our big topic is a discussion on the realization that we...

  47. Ep. 113: Grey Morality In Video Games | ft. Brian McGuinness

    In this week's episode, we review a Hulu Original movie called 'Big Time Adolescence', Take-Two Interactive CEO takes back what he said about $70 games, Rocksteady teased their new game with DC characters, Spiderman locked by Sony in the new Avengers game, and our big topic is a discussion on…

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  48. Ep. 112: Are Politics Okay In Games? | ft. Wombat of CAGcast

    In this week's episode, we discuss a movie found on Hulu called 'A Simple Favor', Konami making their very own gaming PCs, AMD saying that they are sticking to the schedule, 343 heard us shouting and are fixing Halo Infinite, and our big topic is a discussion asking are politics okay in games…

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  49. Ep. 111: Separating The Art From The Artist

    In this week's podcast episode, we discuss an interesting film found on Hulu called 'The Assistant', Rocket League going free-to-play later this summer, some new details given about Halo Infinite after the reveal of the Xbox event, the recent scandal to come out of Ubisoft's management circle…

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  50. Ep. 110: Does Gaming Bring Joy? | ft. Good Game Great Game

    In this week's episode, we discuss a Hulu Exclusive film called 'Palm Springs', Lego partnering with Nintendo once again to celebrate 35 years of the NES, Sony is still not done with the PS4 even when the PS5 releases, Reggie becomes an advisor to a mobile game company moving to console, and our...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A weekly conversation between married gamers about films, the latest gaming news, and a topic in the gaming industry. Hosted by @AceTheGrocer and @JourneyFirstBusiness Inquiries: [email protected]

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