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Roadnoise Gaming
by Roadnoise Gaming
An aging gamer hits the record button to rant about gaming news on his way home from work. Cover art photo provided by Michael Trimble on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@crmtphotography
Episodes
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Did Nintendo just confirm a Switch successor?
Let’s discuss a recent quote hinting strongly at a return to the hybrid console formula for Nintendo’s successor to the Switch. What are Nintendo’s hardware options moving forward?
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Pandemic Fitness!! (Ring Fit Adventure 2020 Impressions)
After a long spell of low stock, I finally have Ring Fit in my possession. Here are my impressions after Day 7.
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30 for 30 Pt. 2
30 days. 30 minutes of podcasting per day. No notes, no script.
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30 for 30 Pt. 1
30 days. 30 minutes of podcasting per day. No notes, no script.
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Super Mario Maker 2 World Maker update announcement reaction
SMB2 Mario? Koopalings? Entire Mario games???? Count me in.
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March 26 Nintendo Direct Mini Reaction
No big reveals but plenty of quality.
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Roadnoise Gaming Is One Year Old!
Time to reflect on the past year and ponder Roadnoise Gaming’s future.
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The Best Argument Against Classic Nintendo Games on the Switch eShop Is Still Not a Good Argument
Breaking down a YouTuber’s recent argument that the lack of classic Nintendo games on the Switch eShop is better for the platform, the consumer, and the developers.
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So you want to be a gaming journalist? Well here’s a little trade secret.
For anyone looking into a possible career or hobby in games journalism, there’s an easy way to get a relevant audience from the get-go. (Hint: It’s been right under your nose this whole time.)
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Hyperdub record label collaborates with Analogue on a special edition Mega Sg console
Two worlds are colliding, and it makes me very happy.
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My Top 8 Game Accessories and Hardware of 2019
I bought a lot of junk this year but also some very good stuff. Here are my favorite physical items in the world of video games I bought in 2019.
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A Link to the Past Is 28 Today (All-Time Fave #2)
ALttP is a Top 5 game for me, and my second favorite Zelda game of all time. Here’s my quick tribute.
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Sooo... I Guess We Gotta Talk About Luigi’s Mansion 3
Luigi’s Mansion 3... Sleeper game of the year? Plus I talk about Death Stranding and Minecraft ray tracing.
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Manifold Garden Is Like Crawling Into Your Favorite Album Cover and Living There
Here are my impressions of Manifold Garden by William Chyr, out now on Apple Arcade and Epic Games Store.
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Does Apple “Understand Gaming”?
An absurdly loaded but fun question posed by a YouTuber (whom I like a lot).
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Analogue Pocket Announcement Impressions
My dream handheld was announced today. Let’s talk about what this thing can do (and will probably be able to do).
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Apple Arcade Three-Week Review (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
My douchebag status is high enough that I have access to three relatively new Apple devices. Let’s see how Apple Arcade really stacks up.
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Machinarium Creators Amanita Design Drop Surprise Game Pilgrims
I was surprised as anyone to see a new game from Amanita in the past few days. Here’s my review of Pilgrims, which is now available on Apple Arcade and Steam.
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I Did It
I’m returning my Switch Lite. It’s all but done.
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Compiling My Best Games of 2019 List (First Draft)
We’re now in the fourth quarter of 2019. Here’s what I got so far.
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mClassic: An Upscaler That Works MAGIC on Nintendo Switch Graphics
My mClassic adapter by Marseille Inc. arrived today. Here are my impressions. Spoiler: This thing owns.
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The Tiny Bang Story (All-Time Fave #1)
Yammering on about one of my favorite puzzle games of all time.
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Nintendo Switch Lite Buyers' Regret and Links Awakening Remake Impressions
My Switch Lite is amazing! So many things I like about it. And I totally don't need it.... Also, Link's Awakening impresses (as expected).
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SWITCH LITE HYPECAST: Street Date Approaches
A long ramble about all things related to the Switch Lite.
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Apple Arcade Price and GameStop Closings
Let's talk about two completely different topics: Apple's upcoming (and suspiciously cheap) game service and GameStop's closure of 200 locations.
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Nintendo Direct (9/4/19) Reaction
Umm yeah.
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A Short Hike Review Plus My Labor Day Weekend Game Queue
Indie standout A Short Hike by Adam Robinson Yu is out now on Itch and Steam. Hear my review of it and stick around to hear me blather on about what I’ve played over my three-day weekend.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 Early Game Impressions: Very Fun but With One BIG Flaw
I'm finally getting around to DQB2. So far so good. I'm enjoying it as expected. But I have to mention one gripe, and it's a big one.
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8BitDo's SN30 pro+ Is Easily the New Defacto Best Switch Controller
The SN30 pro+ feels perfect and is $50 cheaper than Nintendo's own Switch Pro Controller. New Switch owners, take note.
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Pixel Fatigue: Will Retro Pixel Art Ever Become Unfashionable in Games?
For many years, indie game devs have used pixel nostalgia to inform their own design approaches. After a decade and some change of this style being an indie game mainstay, are consumers fatigued? Will we see a mass exodus from this approach?
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New Switch eShop Indie Game Impressions: Forager and Sagebrush
Hear my impressions of these two new and VERY different eshop indies.
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First World Decisions: Gaming on a TV vs. a Monitor
I've been doing more and more console gameplay on my modest computer monitor rather than my monstrous 65-inch Sony Bravia TV in my living room. And I'm loving it! My TV deserves better...
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It's Time for Nintendo to Let Us Disable the Border on the Switch Online's NES App
S/o Happy Console Gamer, who made a video yesterday about this topic. Nintendo needs to offer basic features for the NES app that we get with every other retro games collection. What's the hold up?
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Impressions of the LDK Game Landscape... the Best Retro Emulation Handheld on the Market?
I’ve been very impressed with the LDK Game Landscape. (Never mind the fact that it took five weeks to arrive.) Here are my impressions after spending a few days with the product.
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I Bought the New Nintendo Switch Revision! (Yes, I Am a Hopeless Nintendo Stan)
I detail my experiences on migrating my old Switch to the new Switch and trading the old one at my local GameStop. I also talk about the new Switch’s features and my first impressions.
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Super Mario Maker 2 Story Mode Review
I recently 100 percented SMM2's Story Mode. It's a great midway point between the insane usermade levels and core Mario fun. Here are my thoughts.
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Great Amazon Prime Day Deal for Retro Handheld Enthusiasts, Shenmue I Thoughts
Check out a great Prime Day Deal on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8-inch), and hear my mini-review of Shenmue I from the 2018 remaster of Shenmue I & II.
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My Ongoing Switch Lite Thoughts and Musings
Here is my second round of reactions to this morning's reveal of the Nintendo Switch Lite.
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Nintendo Switch Lite Reveal — A Non-Switching Switch
Well, Nintendo dropped the bomb this morning. The Switch Lite has been revealed. It looks cute but also a bit redundant, since it mimics the Switch's form factor but only a tad smaller and with built-in controller. Most importantly though, the thing doesn't Switch. Every smartphone you've ever...
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My Current Handheld Emulation Rig
If you’re looking for a cheap handheld emulation solution, I think I’ve found the medicine. Hear my pros and cons (mostly pros) on my combination of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017, 8-inch) and the iPega PG-9032 Bluetooth controller.
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Top 10 Recommendations for Steam’s Summer Sale (2019)
The Summer Sale is here! It’s a colossal event on the gaming calendar. Here are my ten recs for insanely cheap games and game bundles.
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When to NOT Buy a Game on the Switch
Those of us who are lucky enough to own multiple gaming platforms often have to ask ourselves if the Switch version of a game is the smartest choice. Portability goes a long way, but where do we draw the line?
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My Heart Goes Out to Etika and His Family
While it hasn't been confirmed, it is assumed that gaming-centric YouTuber ended his life on the morning of June 20. This is a difficult topic to cover, but I think it's obligatory.
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Thoughts on the Alleged Nintendo Switch mini Leak (June 19, 2019)
A Chinese retailer has (maybe) leaked the Switch mini. Is it real, and if so, what are my thoughts on this supposed Vita-esque design?
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Cadence of Hyrule Impressions and Final Thoughts on E3
Cadence of Hyrule is finally here. Hear my thoughts on the game, and let's take a final look at Nintendo's output at E3 2019.
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Grading My E3 Predictions
I revisit my 10 predictions going into E3.
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Nintendo @ E3: My Favorite Moments
Talking all the new details, announcements, and the big reveal.
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E3 Impressions (Pre-Nintendo Direct)
Talking presentations by Devolver, Square Enix, Ubisoft, PC Gamer, Microsoft, and Limited Run Games.
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Mouse Support for iPadOS and Owning Multiple Nintendo Switch Models
WWDC wrapped up today, and many new iOS features were stealth dropped. Let's discuss Apple's longstanding reluctance to give the iPad mouse support and how they're finally sneaking it in. Also, the Nintendo Switch "Mini" is looming. Would you buy one to use alongside your big Switch?
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Cadence of Hyrule Release Date Leaked? And It's This Week??
All aboard the Cadence of Hyrule hype train.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An aging gamer hits the record button to rant about gaming news on his way home from work. Cover art photo provided by Michael Trimble on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@crmtphotography
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