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The Noob Squad

by The Alternative Commentary Collective

Introducing the new branch of the ACC, The Noob Squad. Discussing some of the most average talking topics in the gaming world from today and way back in the days! This podcast is made by reasonably average gamers for reasonably average gamers, they're not great, they’re not bad but boy do they love to talk shit either way!The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

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  1. Introducing The Benchwarmers - A Basketball Podcast

    If you're after NBA yarns as hard-hitting as Draymond Green's punches during training, The Alternative Commentary Collective's Benchwarmer podcast is your go-to underqualified and not-so-credible source for NBA, fantasy and the local basketball scene. Join Ben Boyce, Joel Harrison and Storme…

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  2. Level 55 "Nothing Like Being An Escort"

    In this episode, the guys share the worst features possible in a AAA game and go over a few gaming hot takes! Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Level 54 "The Best Gaming Sound Quiz EVER!"

    In this episode, we find out Keyzie sucks at knowing his gaming sound effects and Shucks tries to get swole mid-podcast! Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Level 53 "Forgive Me Father For I Have Simmed"

    This week, the guys create their own gaming Decathalon, figure out who in the squad is the biggest asshole gamer and go over some quality feedback and give a few shout-outs. Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Level 52 "Playing Hitman With The Missus"

    Shucks has a brilliant idea for a new look internet cafe, Keyzie has a BSA announcement and the boys finish with 'What's The Missus Playing?'... Happy gaming!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Level 51 "Mario Kart NZ"

    If there were to be an NZ-based 'Mario Kart' game, what weapons would be in it? Where would some of the maps be? All this and more in this week's Noob Squad podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Level 50 "Squirtle Squad Ram Raids!"

    In this week's episode, Storme has a confession and may be giving up on PlayStation, we find out who's a Charmeleon and who's a Squirtle and learn who's a quitter and who's not... Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Level 49 "Getting Steamed With The Mario Bros!"

    In this week's episode, Keyzie brings back his "City Skylines' chat, the guys do a gaming personality quiz on Storme and they discuss who are the best and worst video game characters to get on thee piss with... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. Level 48 "Terminator, The Next Open World Game!"

    In this week's episode, the guys talk about how everyone's making open-world games now, if they should play 'Love Island: Mobile' on the next 'Thursday Live Steam', and where in day-to-day life are save points needed! Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Level 47 "Kim Dotcom: The Video Game"

    In this episode, the boys create their own celebrity RPG characters, ask what games should be introduced into the schooling curriculum and much more! Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. Level 46: "What Pokemon Do People Want To Reproduce With?"

    In this episode, the Noob Squad cover what gaming character would you like to see on a dating show and share their best gaming pick-up lines. Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. Level 45: "I Have To Hunt To Eat? No Uber?"

    If you could be an NPC in any video game what would you be? The Noob Squad takes it further than needed on this week's episode... Happy Gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. Level 44: "What!? Charmeleon Is Evolving!"

    Late poddy this week sorry Playaz! In this episode, the Noob Squad is covering all things City Skyline, Pokemon starters and discuss who their gaming 'Starting 5' in the NBA would be! Happy gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. DLC 2 - Ribbit King (GameCube)

    In this bonus Noob Squad DLC, the guys go over some of the weirdest games in history, this week they're looking at 'Ribbit King' on the GameCube... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Level 43: "Faaaar Out: Rotovegas"

    If you changed part of a video game or video game character, could you make it sound like it was made in New Zealand? The Noob Squad takes a crack at it in this week's episode of the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. DLC 1 - Incredible Crisis (PS1)

    In this bonus Noob Squad DLC, the guys go over some of the weirdest games in history, this week they're looking at 'Incredible Crisis' on PS1... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. Level 42: "Gin & Sonic The Hedgehog"

    Not sure what game would suck to be an AI in? Let the Noob Squad answer that for you! Plus we get into some video game cocktail making and Keyzie keeps us updated on his city building... Happy gaming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. Level 41: "Human Centipede - The Game"

    This week on the Noob Squad, the guys pick the next game in the Lego series, Keyzee has joined a modding community and the guys discuss whether there are any good games on mobile... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. Level 40: "Everyday Power Ups"

    This week on the Noob Squad, the guys discuss what "buffs" everyday items would give you, pitch an idea for a gaming cross over and figure out what super powers Kirby would get if he swallowed certain celebs... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Level 39: "Press X To Skip"

    Cut scenes, you either love them or hate them and there appears to be a clear divide between Keyzee and Storme on this ep! We also take on some of the best and shittest bosses from video games and we get an update on Keyzee's missus and her gaming habits... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  21. Level 38: "Pokemon LeshGo"

    In a galaxy far far away, Keyzie is hoping to find a game that he and the missus can play... So far it's not going well. Also, the Noob Squad cover off all the upcoming Star Wars films and some great Pokemon Go news! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. Level 37: "Dictator Simulator"

    The Noob Squad keep their Keyzies on the pulse with old Fortnite news and old Unreal Engine news from 2018 and Shucks finally lives out one of his fantasies on a new simulator game he's downloaded. Happy listening PLAYAAS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. Level 36: "Hottest Gaming Characters According To Science"

    This week on the Noob Squad the guys chat about a study done on the hottest video game characters, Internet Cafes and trying to game with your partner... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. Level 35: "Where We Dropping?!"

    On this week's podcast, Keyzie's on the pulse of last week's Fortnite news, Shuks poses the tough Battle Royale questions and how big is too big? When it comes to maps... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. Level 34: "GTA - Grand Theft Aotearoa"

    In this week's Noob Squad the guys go over some gaming news, discuss where in NZ would be the best place to set GTA 6, the history of the Japanese game 'Muscle Man' and reveal what is the next game they will be tackling in their Thirsty Thursday Live Steam... See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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  26. Level 33: "Here Comes A New Challenger"

    The Noob Squad is back for 2022 and someone has inserted a quarter to play... Welcoming Chris Keyzie to Noob Squad! Today we cover off: - A Pokemon Growl-off - Keyzie is on the pulse with the latest news on the upcoming open-world Harry Potter game. - Plus, the boys have a whinge about sports...

  27. Level 32: "Gaming Wrap Of 2021"

    In the last Noob Squad of the year, the guys are chatting which gaming characters are faster than Santa, which gaming characters you would want to hit a festival with and the boys break down the top games they played in 2021... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. Level 31: "Gaming Holsters (feat. Chris Key)"

    This week on the Noob Squad the guys are joined by Chris Key to chat about his favourite games and what makes a good relationship when it comes to gaming... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Level 30: "Who Brought The Multi-Tap"

    In a special re-union episode of the Noob Squad, Astley jumps in the studio with the guys as they talk gamer tags, video game movies/TV shows and what the Maori word for "Noob" is... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. Level 29: "Dead Or Alive Beach Volleyball VR"

    This week on the Noob Squad the guys chat about what games could be cool to convert to VR and predict which games celebs play in their downtime... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. Level 28: "Video Game Influencers"

    This week the Noob Squad boys go over the latest video game news, chat which video game characters would make the best influencers and the guys review some old classics... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. Level 27: "Gateway Gaming"

    This week on the Noob Squad, the guys chat which video game items they wished were real, discuss the differences between the genders while gaming and the recent news around FIFA... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. Level 26: "Super Smashed Him Bros."

    This week the Noob Squad discusses which Kiwis might make a New Zealand roster for Super Smash Bros.' and which video game character would you want to legally represent you in court... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. Level 25: "Mayor Of GTA"

    This week on the Noob Squad, the guys chat about the video game universe you wouldn't want to live in and discuss the sports games we want to see but will never be made... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. Level 24: "Social Distanc-ingstar"

    This week the guys chat lockdown-based video games, react to the news of the cast announcement for the new Mario movie and reveal the most deadly video game character of all time... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. Level 23: "Press X To Doubt"

    On this week's Noob Squad the guys are going over the worst voice chat stereotypes and what video game characters should we be using to patrol the Auckland borders... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. Level 22: "Crossing The Threshold"

    This week on the Noob Squad, the guys go over the best video game sound effects to use in the bedroom and they give some Madden ratings to some New Zealand celebrities... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. Level 21: "Did I Stutter?"

    This week the Noob Squad guys go over which video game characters they would most and least like to lockdown with, which characters were most likely to be anti-vaxxers and how 'Call of Duty' has shafted New Zealand... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. Level 20 - 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' The Video Game

    This week the guys are going over the best sequels in gaming ahead of their Crash Bandicoot 2 and 3 'No Sleep 'Til Completion'. Plus, go over some more Gaming Horoscopes and discuss the movies that probably shouldn't be made into video games... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. Level 19 - Gaming Horoscopes

    This week the guys figure out what your 'Tekken' character says about you, invent some new simulation games and discuss the next No Sleep 'Til Completion... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  41. Level 18 - Cover Athletes

    This week the guys chat the biggest issue with Steam's new gaming console, try some gaming-based pick-up and break-up lines and go over who would be the "cover athletes" for the ACC, Shortland Street and NZ Govt video games... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. Level 17 - Real Life Stats

    This week the guys chat incorrect stats in sports video games and go over what some Kiwi celebrity RPG stats might be... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. Level 16 - Allegedly

    This week the guys chat No Sleep 'til Completion, go over some inappropriate Pokemon quotes and dig up some scandals from famous video game characters... Allegedly... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. Level 15 - How Could You Leave Out Lomu?

    This week the guys chat Pokemon and guns, go over more gaming music and address some recent criticism about their 1st XV of Gaming... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. Level 14 - Now That's What I Call Gaming Music V1

    This week the guys chat the internet pesting on a character in the new 'Resident Evil Village' game and go over some of the best music from video games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. Level 13 - Winning Formula

    This week the guys recap their 'No Sleep Til Completion' victory and tease their next one, finalise the lineup of their 1st XV of Gaming and Storme plays another round of 'Who's That Pokemon'... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. Level 12 - Beer League Gaming

    This week the guys confirm their No Sleep Til Competition game for 14th of May, Logan from the ACC's Puck Yeah podcast joins the guys to chat streaming and the boys pick their 'Back Three' for their 1st XV of Gaming side... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  48. Level 11 - Nothing Wrong With Being Lugi

    This week the guys talk games they would like to see as movies, pick the Loose Forward trio for their 1st XV of Gaming and ask for your help on picking a game for their No Sleep Til Completion... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. Level 10 - Sing Star: Crash Bandicoot Edition

    On this week's Noob Squad, the guys pick the Locks in their 1st XV of Gaming, chat potential gaming crossovers and lock in a date for the next No Sleep Til Completion... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  50. Level 9 - 1st XV Of Gaming

    Having lacked success on the field, we thought it might be a better idea to start picking the 1st XV of Video Games, starting with our Front Row. We all discuss the next 'No Sleep Til Victory' game we are going to tackle and Storme plays another round of 'Who's That Pokemon?!'... Insert your…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Introducing the new branch of the ACC, The Noob Squad. Discussing some of the most average talking topics in the gaming world from today and way back in the days! This podcast is made by reasonably average gamers for reasonably average gamers, they're not great, they’re not bad but boy do they love to talk shit either way!The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

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Introducing the new branch of the ACC, The Noob Squad. Discussing some of the most average talking topics in the gaming world from today and way back in the days! This podcast is made by reasonably average gamers for reasonably average gamers, they're not great, they’re not bad but boy do they love...

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