No Randoms Gaming Podcast
by Kevin Wright
A weekly gaming culture podcast for part time gamers everywhere. Segments: • You Love to see it: feel good news from the broader gaming world• NRP Sports: updates on the intersection of sports + gaming• 4TheCulture: A look at how gaming is impacting popular culture• The Business Game: the biggest and most important industry moves
Episodes
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Episode #71 - GTA VI Trailer LEAK
Rockstar blew it! The finals is out... The Video Game awards are a wrap AND there is a new Blade game (20 years late but we're hyped)!
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Episode #70 - WTF is UFL?
The boyos are back with a special guest! This week we dive into the new UFL football (soccer?) game PLUS the new GTA, EA Patents on using our voices in game, Fortnite season 5 going all over the place (B-Rabbit?), and MORE
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Episode #69 - GTA VI is Charging by The Hour
The boyos revisit Kev's PS Portal Journey + the Take Two CEO thinks GTA VI should charge by the HOUR + Ubisoft put Ads in Assassins Creed + The Best (and worst) Black Friday Deals this gaming season And More!
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Episode 68 - Game of the year SNUBS
The boys ran it back one time to talk about Invincible taking over Fortnite, VR Zombies, game of the year snubs, and what we have to look forward to in this last month of the year! What a year for gaming 2023 has shaped out to be...
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Episode #67 - No Random Comebacks
The boyos are BACK to talk GTA VI is taking shape, Playstation is dropping new hardware, VR Training takes Real Madrid by Storm, and the 41st anniversary of the Golden Joystick Awards!
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Episode #66 - Jedi 3 is Official
The boys hold it down on this weeks topics! Ransomware group claims that it has breached “all” Sony systems and will sell its data Genshin Impact developer’s new game will be released in April Star Wars Jedi 3 Officially Confirmed annnnd Xbox leak: new Xbox Series X design, next-gen in 2028, and...
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Episode #65 - Everything is Pay. To. Win.
The boyos are back with Episode 65 to talk Sea Of Stars surprise success, how 2k24 is officially Pay-to-win, and the huge news out of Roblox Developers Conference 2023. PLUS: Brief looks at: Texas Chainsaw Massacre Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora The animated adaptation of Stray Major departures…
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Episode 64: Starfield is (finally) HERE
Starfield is heeeere and the boys dive in PLUS NBA2k24 is already getting bad reviews (but we’re still pre-ordering) and we dive into the headlines that came out of Gamescom last week. Plus! A new Harvest Moon, PS Portal, and more Baldurs Gate!
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Episode #61 - The True Story of DIABLO
For the Deep Dive episode the boyos took some inspiration from Diablo IV and ventured into the archives to learn the story behind the origins of the Diablo Franchise. Listen in as they travel back to early 90s to unearth the origins of the Diablo concept from the dungeons of DnD and the…
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Episode #60: Shad Loves To See It!
Welcome to a very special episode of the NRP…..an all you love to see it version featuring just the best news across the gaming sphere brought to you by our boy SHAD. Welcome to episode 60…Shad Loves To See It! Topics! Warzone 2 Temp V Field Upgrade explained: Laser vision, teleport, more Modder...
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Episode #59 - The Gaming Takeover is Happening
2023 is shaping an incredible gaming year! Saudi is taking over, cod made things worse again annnnd an overwatch mini series? Dive in! Topics: •Saudi Arabia has spent almost $8 billion to grow its gaming industry •An Overwatch anime miniseries will debut on July 6th •Call of Duty anti-cheat…
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Episode #58 - Nintendo Direct Wins Again
Xbox and PS6 are on the way....sorta? Nintendo was wild, Doc wants $50m, Tfue is done and Final Fantasy 16 is going craaaaazy. Episode FIFTY EIGHT.
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Episode 57 - EA Games is Dead
We're back for episode 57 to talk through the huge EA shakeup and the hit that was XBOX Games Showcase. Topics: EA Sports and EA Games Splitting Apart in Internal Shakeup - IGN The big games, reveals, and trailers from Xbox Games Showcase Twitch's New Favorite Game 'Only Up' Is Loaded With...
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Episode #56 - Nickmercs v. COD
BIG Drama in COD as Nickmercs Pride Month tweet sets the community ablaze. Doc is out, Tim is out, and #istandwithnickmercs is growing Topics COD v. Nickmercs Summer Games Fest: Everything Announced Nintendo Green-Lights a Zelda Movie (again?) Dream got bullied into putting the mask on forever…
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Episode #55 - Apple Gaming Joins the Party
Is 2023 the best year for gaming in a decade? Harry Potter, Zelda, Diablo IV and now Apple is joining the party? PLUS our coverage of every single important gaming event this summer! #ripE3 Topics: Diablo 4 is Blizzard’s fastest selling game of all time Twitch will implement strict new guidelines...
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Episode #54 - Embracer Group Really Lost $2b Overnight!?
Season THREE is officially off and running 🫡We were out for a few weeks so there is a ton to catch up on. Huge gaming deals are falling through, Playstation v. Xbox continues, EA Sports is entering a new era, Spider-Man 2 is setting the internet on fire, and Starfield is making its final…
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Episode #52 - Sega Bought Angry Birds?
This week we dive into a new gaming + therapy option offered by Hero Journey Club that we think is amazing, we find out Sega has bank and angry birds is still relevant, more Faze drama and moooooore! Topics Introduction to Hero Journey Club Sega confirms it’s buying Angry Birds and pushing into...
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Episode #51 - No Random Handhelds
Episode 51 is here and the boyos dive straight into all the news surrounding the Super Mario Bros. Movie, some wild playstation hardwear concepts, and the wild developments between FIFA and EA Sports. Topics Super Mario Bros’ Swelling To $368M WW, All-Time Record Debut For Animated Movie, Beating...
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Episode #50 - No Random Gaming Events
We get a chance to go deep on what really happened to E3, how good Diablo looks, and our hopes for the upcoming Star Wars FPS (fingers are crossed!) Topics: E3 has been cancelled Diablo IV is the smartest Diablo game in more than a decade Respawn #StarWars FPS Is Single-Player & Inspired by Dark...
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Episode #49 - No Random Fortnite Editors
Fortnite is stealing headlines again and we are kind of hyped on it… Topics! #Fortnite Players Are Already Making Incredible Things With #Unreal ( Kotaku) #PlayStation "cannot protect against the loss of #CallofDuty" ( Eurogamer) Is #Madden 24 Make or Break? (@Esportscenter on #tiktok) Thirsty...
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Episode #48 - No Random Disrespect
Doc’s Game is on fire, COD Cheaters are going crazy on ranked, and Fortnite is still getting better…tons of great topics this week! Topics: YouTuber Dr. Disrespect Previews Deadrop Gameplay Former Blizzard leaders found new studio Magic Soup Games The Pokémon Company is looking to enter the Web3...
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Episode #47 - No Random Holidays
Suicide Squad is bad, Playstation continues trolling Xbox, and Mar10 Day was a hit all in this week’s episode of the NRP! Topics: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is delayed again PlayStation boss told Activision “I just want to block your merger" Five Nights At Freddy’s Movie Set Spotted…
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Episode #46 - No Random Monster Games
Horror games are back in style, Olympic Esports are cringe-worthy, and Bron got his own PS5 controller in this loooong action packed episode of the NRP Topics! Nickmercs - keyboards are made for typing emails quote Respawn Creative Director is leaving after 13 years EA laid off 200+ APex Legends…
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Episode #45 - No Random Xbox Deals
Microsoft is making deals with everyone, Hogwarts is doing crazy numbers, HBO is making more gaming shows, a whole lot of cod updates and more in a busy week for gamers everywhere! Topics: Hogwarts Legacy Sells 12m Copies And Earns $850m In Just Two Weeks Despite Boycott Attempt A Hogwarts Legacy...
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Episode #44 - No Random Wizard Games
The boyos finally got to play Hogwarts Legacy after the loooong wait and only two of us loved it…. PLUS Tons of headlines after the week off for Super Bowl. Topics: Sony Is Developing Wireless Earbuds For The Ps5 Remote Employees Are Being Forced To Return To Activision-Blizzard’s Offices...
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Episode #43 - No Random Sims Updates
The boyos return with the most talked about news across gaming at every level including the new #DeadSpace remake, Why #Playstation #Xbox and #Nintendo are skipping the return to #E3, #Discord entering the PS chat, and a ton more! Topics: Dead Space Remake is a hit Big three skip E3 Discord…
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Episode #42 - No Random Esports Orgs ft. Jarel Bell
This week the boyos welcome our good friend Jarel Bell @jbprodigy to recap his journey through esports and the early days of #OverwatchLeague and the #CDL with roles at #NRG #faze annnnd #100thieves plus he schools us on #Esports and we realized just how much we did not know #callofduty #gamers...
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No Random Tinder Gaming (Plink App...ick)
Great topics this week! What's happening in the gaming industry are we in trouble? Turns out there is actually one person that played stadia...The plink app is super weird and they might bring metal gear solid back SO much going on this week. Topics: Red Dead Redemption 2’ Stadia superfan gets a...
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Episode #39 - No Random Walter Whites
2023 is off to a hot start and we're talking about video games like we always do. New topics and some game previewssss Sony Says PS5 Shortage is OVER Apple dropping it's Mixed Reality headset soon? Cyberpunk sued...pays almost $2m because it was so bad at launch The Top 10 Nintendo Sports Games…
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Episode #38 - No Random VTubers
No Randoms Boys are back to close the year out with topics + more -> Topics: High on life is a hit on game pass but a critical flop Sony reportedly blocking games from getting xbox releases A cheaper ad-supported Xbox Game Pass is supposedly being considered Super Nintendo World Theme Park is…
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Episode #37 - No Random Guest Hosts
Kev is out so Banton and Shad are taking over the mic in our second to last episode of the year!
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Episode #36 - No Random Leguizamos
Neeeeew topics from the boyos! You love to see it - GTA players host in-game funeral for Takeoff Industry/Gaming Biz - Riot job listing confirms Valorant will come to Xbox and PlayStation Esports - Overwatch, Diablo, and Other Activision Blizzard Games Will Soon Be Unplayable In China Culture -...
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#35 - No Random Console Feuds
We back to talk new games, xbox v playstation, cyberpunk edgeruners, and alllll the good updates Xbox continues to eat Playstation's lunch.... Metaquest Pro G4 dead again, rip MW2 Trailer featuring everyone ASAP in NFS $25k Mario Kart...watch? Xbox Layoffs the military games division (yeah, wtf…
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Episode #34 - No Random Glow Ups (s/o Pedri!)
We're back and officially home in California. Anton is on daddy leave so Shad is in front of the cam pulling double duty! The gaming world is on fire and we're excited to talk about it all -> Topics: Pedri got the all time FIFA glow up? 4 Year Old nabs Apex dub Stadia is dead and no one cares...
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Episode #33 - No Random Imugs on the Pod
The boyos are back this time featuring our friend and yours Imugs from the extended NRP family to cover our favorite topics across gaming this week including deep dives on headlines: 2k Golf is all over the headlines featuring Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods PlayStation Will Reportedly Add Discord...
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Episode #32 - No Random Spicy Comments (sorry backbone)
Wild week of topics and updates from the team. A few apologies, a few disappointments, and allll the highlights you need Topics: Backbone one update Erin Ashley Simon on GMA to talk xset LA THIEVES WIN CDL CHAMPIONSHIP MultiVersus Season One gets new August release date, will add Morty, new…
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Episode #31 - No Random Hip-Hop Fighters
This fall is feeling like it's going to be amazing for video gamers of every level! Big topics this week: Nintendo Pictures if officially in development Faze Clan goes Public Shroud is back in esports with Sentinels Valorant team Tee Grizzley goes in depth on his gaming ventures Epic release ftp...
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Episode #30 - No Random Showrunners. Please.
Back from 3 weeks on the road we got alllll the updates: Paramount’s ‘Halo’ TV Show Season 1 Review: No, That Did Not Go Well Mythical Games will make NFL Rivals blockchain football game Take-Two Interactive closes $12.7B acquisition of Zynga FaZe Clan Fans Rally Around Member Disavowing Its Gay...
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Episode #29 - No Random Lego Games
Even the quiet weeks have some big headlines, what a great week for mobile gaming 🚨 Topics: 100 Thieves is developing a video game, hires former Telltale CEO Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund acquires 5% stake in Nintendo How Apex Legends Mobile Differs from the Main Game Report: EA Looking…
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Episode 28 - No Random New Legends
Boyos are back @ full speed with a busy week for gamers! Topics XSET Welcomes Acclaimed Life-Coach Tim Storey as their In-House Mental Health Coach Activision Blizzard lost 63 million monthly active users over the last year Forbes reveals its most valuable esports organizations of 2022 Square…
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Episode #27 - No Random Player Animations
What are you playing this week? Anton - Blood Hunt, Grid Kev - Madden, apex, Resident Evil 4 VR, Star Wars Tales from Galaxy's Edge, FIFAs Topics! FIFA 23 to add cross-play, World Cup features, and new player animations Twitch may be reducing partner revenue down to 50%, fans left in disgust...
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Episode #26 - No Random In Game Advertising
Back again with weekly topics -> Sony & Microsoft reportedly planning to put ads in PlayStation, Xbox games Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022: Everything Announced Including Ghostbusters VR Rocket League is getting a battle royale mode AMY HENNIG AND SKYDANCE NEW MEDIA CREATING NEW STAR WARS GAME…
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Episode #25 - No Random Season Twos
We're back and better than ever for Season Two of the No Randoms Gaming Podcast. Jumping right in -> WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING THIS WEEK? ANTON - Elden Ring KEV - Roblox, FIFA, RL, Apex, Fortnite, GOTG TOPICS EA Sports FC likely to replace ‘FIFA’ name Fortnite’s new season removes building, introduces...
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Episode #24 - No Random Season Endings
You <3 to see it - Pixelmon is a $70m DISASTER 😂 NRP Sports - 2k sports lands the Lego license 4theCulture - Post Malone is back on Twitch! Business Games - Uncharted kicks ass at box office + Pokemon scarlet/violet on the way! Twitch live streaming back on xbox Activision is officially done…
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Episode #23 - No Random Amazon Games
•Mario Strikers: Battle League comes to the Switch in June •The Game & Quavo confirmed in 2k22 MyTeam •‘BioShock’ Movie in the Works at Netflix •Amazon Reacts To Lost Ark's Massive Launch, Reveals New Player Numbers + •EA admits that “surpising” Halo Infinite made Battlefield 2042 look bad and…
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Episode #22 - No Random Developer Buyouts
Another busy week set off by Sony's Purchase of Bungie + the warm reception of Pokemon Legends Arceus and Dying Light 2. Hyped to have you with us again! Segments You Love To See It - Skate 4 is coming! NRP Sports - Eagles Running Back Boston Scott was signed by esports team Dignitas, becoming…
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Episode #21 - No Random Ronaldo Posts
back at 3/4 strength, missing our boy @mrjayvo but back with a weekly ep 🤞🏽 You ❤️ To See It - Pokemon-With-Guns Game Palworld Continues To Look Alarming In Newest Trailer NRP Sports - UFL Gameplay Revealed, and the New Football Game Signs Up Cristiano Ronaldo 4theCulture - Xbox Series S…
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Episode #21 [Emergency Minisode] - XBOX BOUGHT ACTIVISION
You heard us right #isxboxcoolyet
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Episode #19 - No Random Tarkov Players
Another great weekly episode covering all things gaming led by #Tarkov, #Halo, #Myth, #Pokemon #Metaverse and #Gaymers What we played this week: Tarkov, Football Manager, Metro Exodus, Destiny 2, Vigor, and of course Apex Legends You Love To See It: Halo Infinite's cosmetics will be cheaper…
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Episode #18 - No Random Release Models
This week we're done with holiday episodes and back on regular schedule with a solid discussion on: Lil Uzi Vert x Sergio Perez Sports Games - is it time to lose the annual release model? The departure of Madden creative director Mike Young from EA Sports Key gaming developments from CES Adage's...
About this show
A weekly gaming culture podcast for part time gamers everywhere. Segments: • You Love to see it: feel good news from the broader gaming world• NRP Sports: updates on the intersection of sports + gaming• 4TheCulture: A look at how gaming is impacting popular culture• The Business Game: the biggest and most important industry moves
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Kevin Wright
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