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Gaming Tangents
by Gaming Tangents
Gaming Tangents is hosted by Menji and Maverick, 2 unofficial gaming historians discussing gaming's past, present and future all while doing their best to stay on topic. Follow us @CrossPlatShow Theme song by The Minibosses and BGM provided by OverClocked Remix ocremix.org
Episodes
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EP 71: Terrible Video Game Movie Pitches -or- This Ain't No Video Game
First off, Menji would like to apologize for his weird skipping audio. I promise it won't happen again. In this episode however, we have a lengthy discussion about what we've been playing lately followed by a very entertaining challenge were we pitch terrible Hollywood-style Video Game movie...
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EP 70: Talking Games with Scare Actor RickCreeper11 -or- Typical Pac-Man $#!+
Spooky time is here again! We're talking with scare actor extrodanaire, Rick Creeper, about this love for games, scary or otherwise! Come join us on a digital journey down the pixel-brick road with this horrifying haunter!
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EP 69: Maverick's Soap Box 5 -or- Abby's Arms Though
Maverick's throwing down the soap box and taking a stand as he finally let's Street Fighter V know exactly how he feels about it. Then a very in-depth synopsis on the finale of The Last of Us 2 and thoughts on the controversies surrounding the title. Get your maverick hats on!
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EP 68: Check a Look! -or- What's the Online Gonna Be?
This is the episode where we look at trailers. Trailers. Trailers. Trailers as I was gonna call it. But then I didn't. Xbox Series X presentation, Nintendo's Direct Mini, Ubisoft and, the best damned presentation on the planet: Devolver Digital. There's also more Last of Us 2 talk and Menji gives…
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EP 67: Trailer Barrage -or- Ultra Switchty4
Now! Finally! We talk about all the trailers that have dropped over the last month and boy, it's a doozy. But not before we wax philosophical on movies and TV. Last of Us 2 Spoiler Time Stamp: 30:30 - 37:40
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EP 66: E-Faux -or- How Maverick Learned to Stop Worrying and Love E3
It's E3 time which means normally the air would be palpable with hype and fresh trailers. Well, E3 is AWOL this year but the hype and trailers are in full effect. It's time to talk about the Playstation 5 reveal and the state of E3's future.
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EP 65 pt 2: 30-Day Video Game Music Challenge -or- Quirky Nowhere
We're back to finish off this 30 day music challenge and boy are our stomachs full of musical goodness. We now present to you 60 glorious songs for your listening enjoyment! As promised, links to all songs chosen for this episode: Tetris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2UoZM2V_84 Chill Theme...
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EP 63: Retro Fanaticism -or- Tangented Out of Six
We back! Just like we promised! It's a long session of what are we playing lately mixed with Who Can Tangent harder. We talk more about Mario Maker 2, Battle Royale games, retro graphics and Final Fantasy. Then it's on to the new Unreal 5/PS5 tech demo.
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EP 62: We Back Again Again -or- X Box X Series X
It's another long hiatus but if there's anything that a worldwide pandemic can do, it's resurrect dormant podcasts. As Menji and Maverick return, the next generation of consoles looms on the horizon and we discuss the latest information on the X Box Series X
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EP 61: E3 2019 Recap -or- We're Back Baby!
WE'RE BACK, BABY! After a long hiatus we're back and what better time to return than where we started: E3! We're getting into the E3 announcements we loved and also the ones that left us scratching our heads. Notable entries include Cyberpunk 2099, Deathloop, 12 Minutes, Ghostwire Tokyo, Midnight...
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EP 60: Capcom's Monster Mash -or- Nunchuck Werewolf
It's Halloweentime again and the guys are taking time to pay tribute to one of the greatest fighting franchises of all time: Dalkstalkers. We also introduce a new segment to the show: Voice Over Do-Overs.
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EP 59: Maverick Compares -or- Wally Wampire
The boys are back in town! It's been a while but we're back. With plenty to talk about, let's just get right into it.
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EP 58: Duck Destiny -or- Let's Fight!
Maverick returns after a short stint on SOME OTHER podcast to talk about things other than PacMan World 3. It's time to get quackin' (sorry I had to) on the new Duck Tales series. Along with that, the guys dig into the new King of Fighters anime.
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Chattin' It Up with Maverick - Episode 1
Footage was lost. Choices were made. Perhaps it's time to listen to something a bit more...refined.
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EP 56: Santa Pirates Homecoming -or- Vampire Killer Beginning
Rich Returns yet again for a Homecoming of Ultimate proportions! While Maverick takes some time off, Menji and Rich discuss Spiderman Homecoming, D23 news and the new Castlevania animated series.
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EP 55: The Last of The Last of Us pt 2 -or- Maverick's Soapbox 4
Rich is back as we deal with loss and frustration in our continuing adventures in the world of The Last of Us. We also talk about the announcement of the SNES Classic and Maverick has a few choice words for the events that transpired at this year's VidCon. ...I'm not saying anymore than that.
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EP 54: E3 2017 Wrap-Up Special -or- Mario's Insensitive Poncho
E3 has showered us with a new promise of awesome games on the horizon and we're diving deep into the hype to talk the highs, lows and even controversies surrounding everyone's favorite gaming event. Grab a drink and a sandwich, cause this is gonna be a long one!
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EP 53: The First of The Last of The Last of Us -or- We Live In Da House
It's another live studio team-up as Menji, Maverick and special guest, Rich, gather at Menji studios to reflect on the pre-E3 lull and start a new chapter in the saga of The Last of The Last of Us. SPOILER WARNING...SPOILER WARNING...SPOILER WARNING! You've been warned!
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EP 52: Have Handheld, Will Travel -or- Maverick's Soapbox 3
It's time to get mobile as we talk about the magic and convenience of handheld consoles throughout the years. Prepare your collection of rechargable batteries!
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EP 51: Sports Games We Actually Love -or- I Can't MOBA
It's the episode in which our heroes talk about video games. Oh you want more specifics? We're talking Overwatch, Mario Kart, Heroes of the Storm and an update on Sea of Theives. And then, we do the unthinkable! We talk about...SPORTS GAMES! DUN DUN DUN!
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EP 50: Just Catchin Up -or- Spectaculous!
The legends of tangenting about games return after some hiatus to catch up with each other. Menji gives some trip reports on local establishments High Scores Arcade, Pacific Pinball Museum and The Musee Mechanique. After that your boys get into the most recent Nintendo Direct. It's gonna be a...
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EP 49: Let's Talk with Animator Javier Ulloa -or- Tangenting Forever
It's a very special episode of the Gaming Tangents podcast where we do a Let's Talk with animator Javier Ulloa to talk about his gaming history, animation and his experience working on games like Skullgirls, Super Comboman and the upcoming Indivisible. Grab your tangenting hats and some snacks,...
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EP 48: Just Wingin' it 2 -or- TV Tangents People!
By joves, this has got to be the shortest episode of the Gaming Tangents podcast but come hell or high water, we're making an episode. And we're just winging it again as cover a range of topics including Zelda, Disney Afternnon, Saturday morning cartoons and Netflix's Iron Fist which is sure to...
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EP 47: Nindie Parade -or- We're the Bad Guys
IT'S SWITCH WEEK! As Menji returns from his injury, it's time to talk about the Switch's release and the announcement of the Nindies. Maverick also gives a review of a hidden gem in his collection: Life is Strange and then we revisit the pain that is BvS and Suicide Squad gives a VERY LATE…
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EP 46: SEGA's Mastered System -or- Maverick's Hot Mic 2
It's time for another edition of "Maverick's Hot Mic" as we discuss the current state of online game's journalism and online journalism in general. Then, it's FINALLY time to discuss SEGA's first home console (in the states at least) and our experiences with the late, great SEGA Master System.
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EP 45: Samurais Knights and Vikings Oh My -or- Stupid Fairy Bracelet
It's special guest time again as the Gaming Tangents team recovers from a lost episode last week and makes good to bring Rich back onto the show. The beta and release of For Honor gets Menji thinking about some of the best samurais, knights and vikings from videogames' past.
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EP 44: Res-In-Depth Evil -or- MatPat Grills Reggie
Resident HAZ-ARD! With the recent release of Resident Evil 7 Menji and Maverick decide to take a look back at the horror franchise that started a movement of survival horror. We also get into more Nintendo discussion sparked by Reggie's recent appearance on The Game Theorists channel and Menji...
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EP 43: Great Animation in Video Games -or- Not Enough Pua
It's an animation extravaganza in this episode as we discuss some of the best animation seen in videogames....that we remember. We also talk some more switch speculation and excitement. Get ready to squash and stretch!
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EP 42: To Switch -or- Not to Switch
Nintendo has finally dropped some more Switch goodness on the world and we're dedicating a whole episode to discussing what's worth making the Switch for. The pros, the cons and concerns...and maybe some phat raps as well. Who knows. It's big, it's massive it's long....it's the Gaming Tangents...
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EP 41: 2017 Dream Announcements -or- Grand Theft Rikshaw
The boys are back for 2017 with a list of dreams and aspirations for the future. What sort of games would we like to see announced in this new year? We also go over some recent news and Maverick FINALLY makes his ultimate decision on a divisive movie.
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EP 40: Just Wingin' it -or- I'm No Animator
Menji and Maverick decide to wing it whirlwind style and see what happens. Do they give a late term review on Mighty No9? Do they tangent off into Star Wars and Oprah? Maybe the Muppets? The answer is F: Probably all of the above.
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EP 39: A lil' Bit of Everything -or- Switch Fail Speculation
Tis the season for Gaming Tangents to make more enemies with low tier celebrities and, of course, Kanye West. Eventually, we get back around to videogames but not before giving out impressions of the Spiderman Homecoming trailer. From there we do our best to beat the cynics and predict what...
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EP 38: A Plea for the Wii (U) -or- Akuma Safety Blanket
Menji's back from vacation to join Maverick in discussing the massive news dump that was both The Game Awards and PSX. If that wasn't enough, Maverick also gives a last minute plea for people to consider the Wii U this holiday season before it goes away for good.
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EP 37: Scalping the Scalpers -or- Kojima Gets His Just Awards
It's time for a new segment on the show that I'm called "Maverick's Hot Mic". On this first edition of "Maverick's Hot Mic" Maverick takes a local retail chain to task for participating in the mass flagrant scalping of the new NES Mini. After that, we delve into the newsbag to talk Hideo Kojima…
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EP 36: Ye Old Console Wars -or- Das Bits
A country divided. Friends and families torn apart. The decisions we made will shape the future of our society. Were you Nintendo? Or were you Sega? It's time for another retrospective episode as we look back on The Big One: The 16bit Console Wars.
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EP 35: Horror Games on the Big Screen -or- Blame The Crow
Happy Halloween! Our spooky series concludes with another look at video game based movies this time with a focus on horror and a special guest! Will the show be able to contain the might of three awesome people. Find out!
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EP 34: Favorite Haunted Houses -or- Kung-Fu Haunted House
The Spookiness slithers on as Macabre Menji and Mangy Maverick discuss some of their favorite haunted house levels in video games! But before that, even Halloween can't ignore the giant sized news that is the debut of the Nintendo Switch. What is it? How is it? Do we care? (spoiler: of course we...
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EP 33: Our Favorite Monsters -or- What a Twist!
Halloween rolls on and this time, we're delving deep into our favorite video game monsters! It's a frighteningly good time! Almost as scary as Maverick's impromptu review of M. Night Shyamalan's The Visit. BBBoooooOOOooooOOOooo
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EP 32: The FNaF Effect -or- Jumpscare Your Way to Prosperity
It's the beginning of the Halloween season and we come out the gate with a very topical discussion on the effects of Five Nights at Freddy's on us and the video game landscape as a whole. Menji also finds some hidden treasures and Maverick reminisces on a classic after going on a musical journey....
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EP 31 - Games That Surprised Us -or- Saturn is Surprising
The boys talk about some memorable games that, despite initial impressions, ended up being surprisingly great games to play, including: Saturn Bomberman, Dragon Warrior II and Solstice. Menji also checks out a surprisingly good mobile Final Fantasy game. It's a surprising surprise on a…
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EP 30 - Let's Get Physical Maybe -or- Who Broke My Window?
So the PS4 Pro was announced. I guess we'll talk about that. But seeing as how that doesn't warrant an entire show we'll also talk about Bloodstained delays and we bring back some more therapy for Maverick and delve deep into his inner-animosity (or is it animality?) towards DLC and digital game...
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EP 29: When Games Disappoint -or- Post Traumatic Test Disorder
Sometimes games don't live up to what they cracked themselves up to be. Menji and Maverick talk about these games, all of them (not all of them) but not before giving a run down of the new Battlefield 1 open beta and Maverick's weekly KoF round-up. Is that a pun? I think so. Pun...
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EP 28: Dream Video Game Movies -or- The KOFCU
It's finally arrived! Maverick gives his review of The King of Fighters XIV! Does it do justice to the revitalization of the KoF franchise? Or does it simply fall flat as another cheap attempt to slap polygons on a beloved 2D fighter? After that, Menji and Maverick wax ideas on games they would...
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EP 27: Konami III: The ReKonamining -or- Let's Sink This Ship!
Never thought we'd be doing this but we're talking about Konami again! Unfortunately, not for any good reason. Watch as they smash holes in their ship and fail to plug leaks. Meanwhile, we also talk about The King of Fighters XIV, games we delayed so they wouldn't end and Soul Calibur memories.
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EP 26: Enter the Rebootiverse -or- In Search of the Ultimate Tangent
Get your tangenting helmets strapped on people because we're in for a massive tangecture! This week we discuss, as best we can, some dormant video game franchises we would love to see get rebooted before taking a massive right turn as Maverick takes into his dreams for an SNK cinematic universe....
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EP 25: DC Retroism -or- Maverick Goes on a Tear
Join us as the guys give a report on GenCon, Suicide Squad and The Killing Joke before finally getting around to video games. In our main topic we look at the trend of bringing games back to their graphical roots and its possible impact on THE FUTURE. Also, we give a lesson in geek etiquette that...
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EP 24: Nippon Ichi -or- Pokemon Go Home
Menji returns from his near-month-long trip to Japan with a trip report on all the geeky things he experienced in the of Godzilla and Udon. Talking about retro game hunting, old arcade games, oh, and something called Pocket Man Goes. Then Maverick gives his thoughts on the Ghostbusters remake.…
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EP 23: "Oh! Japanism" -or- The One About JRPGs and Card Games
Welcome back! After a brief hiatus Maverick is back with another episode and another guest host. Join us as we welcome Tyree to the conversation and discuss our JRPG experiences and a bit of card games!
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EP 22: Unity, Unity, Unity -or- Still Green
Sarah is back, folks! And after a crazy week in the United States we discuss gaming and the topic of unity! How does Pokemon Go fit into all this? Find out during this weeks episode!
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EP 21- The VR Missions -or- Worlds We Want in Kingdom Hearts III feat. Sarah
Welcome one and all to episode 21! Find out what happens when Maverick takes the reigns along with his guest host, Sarah! Today's topics include Virtual Reality, first person shooters and the upcoming Kingdom Hearts III! Will Maverick succeed? Stay tuned and find out!
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Gaming Tangents is hosted by Menji and Maverick, 2 unofficial gaming historians discussing gaming's past, present and future all while doing their best to stay on topic. Follow us @CrossPlatShow Theme song by The Minibosses and BGM provided by OverClocked Remix ocremix.org
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