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Video game news and discussion flying in weekly. Check out our Youtube and Twitch channels!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7Hof6OV2ZmjzTTJWSRPzgTwitch.tv/PartyFowlGamesCover Art By LadyofHats [CC0], from Wikimedia Commons
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Off Topic Roundtable #1
Look...we're not industry insiders. We ain't got no scoops for you. And sometimes, we just wanna talk about other things we're curious about. Topics include: the marvel cinematic universe, olympics, and potential yacht names.
Trivia Time 2!
Neal takes another shot at the king. Will he step correctly? Will Clinton reign supreme? Tune in and find out!
Stardew Valley Board Game
Today we’re covering the Stardew Valley board game. Spoiler alert: It's fun.
Game Developers
Today we're talkin' bout game devs. Simple as that.
Mechanic Mashup
Today we're engaging in a thought exercise. Can we make some of our favorite game mechanics, as diametrically opposed as they may be, come together to create the next AAA hit? Well, the answer is no, but what we did come up with sound fun at least.
The Snacket!
What goes better with video games than a salty snack? Need 3 dudes to enter into heated debates about which snack reigns supreme? No? Then we sincerely apologize for this episode.
Trivia Time!
After going 0 for 2 against trivia master Clinton, Dan shifts to host and Neal steps up to contend. Can he fell the trivia juggernaut Clinton? Tune in and find out.
2021 Wrap Party!
Just us being us talking about the best, and worst, of games in 2021.
Whose Genre Is It Anyway?
Rougelikes, and Souslikes, and Metriodvainias...oh my! This week the pedantic podcast that struggles with semantics is taking on the genre debate.
Dead Snakes?
This episode was supposed to be about content warnings in games and developers giving players options to mitigate certain phobias. Instead, we learned that Dan has some really strange fears, Clinton is a well adjusted adult human, and Neal is suspicious of shrubbery.
Sidekick Showdown!
Todays bracket pits a cornucopia of renown video game sidekicks against each other for the ultimate sidekick supremacy!
Tickling A God
That's wrap on Clinton and Neal's nuzlocke run! Both completed in very different fashions. All hail Cheesepuff, the destroyer of dragons. Dan owes us a pizza party!
Lore for Lores Sake
Multiplayer games without single player campaigns are becoming more and more common. Today we take a look at how developers (and writers) are world building from patch to patch and why it matters.
Nuzlocke And Pop It
It's a race, it's a race! The Game Goose crew are starting Nuzlocke runs of Pokemon Gold & Silver. Loser funds an adult pizza party. Tune in as we roll our starters, go over the rules, and get ready to stress over a game made for children. Should be fun!
Start Starting Today!
Have you ever participated in a Kickstarter? Did you get what you paid for? If so, good for you! Because a lot of people didn't, especially in the realm of video games. Today we're talking about Kickstarter as a means of getting games off the ground. The good, the bad, and the potato salad.
Game Boy Boys
Welcome to season 4 gang! Today we're talking about the history (and future??) of handheld gaming.
Year 3 Review
That's a wrap on year 3 of Game Goose folks! We're still having a blast and hope you are too. Join us as we reevaluate our Top 5 lists, recap this wild wild year, and listen to Clinton eat some chips. Thanks for listening everybody!
We Got An E3 This Year!
After last years hiatus we actually got an E3 this year! You know who's here to talk about it? We are.
Gaming Rut
What to you play when nothing looks appealing? Take your chances on something new? Replay a classic? We're here to help you our of your rut. Or maybe not because we get stuck in them from time to time too.
Playing Catch-Up
We've been away for a while and boy has Dan been busy! Today we're just catching you up on our recent gaming history. Listen in for some reviews and recommendations!
Lights...Camera...Roleplay!
Today we're talking about the thespians among. The most dedicated gamers who put the roleplaying in RPG. Did you write a 5 page backstory for your Skyrim Orc Paul? We didn't think so.
Long Lost Power-Ups
Where did all the power-ups go? Today we're taking about the video game staple that's gone by the wayside recently. Mushrooms, pellets and shells abound!
Loop De Loop
Today we're talking game play loops! What is a game play loop you ask? Well they come in all shapes and sizes. Some obvious, some not so much. Come take a gander!
Money Money Money
We're talking currencies and game economies in todays episode. Stonks!
Dans Book Report: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels
Today Dan reviews, "Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made," by Jason Schreier. An enlightening expose of the sheer grind making a video game has become.
The Great Graphic Card Shortage of 2021
Today we're covering the graphic card shortage that's handicapped a variety of industries over the past year or so. The topic takes us from Bitcoin, to automated scalpers, to Joe Biden.
Blizzcon & Gamer Expectations
I know, I know, I know...Blizzcon was over a month ago. This one got lost in the hopper. That's on me folks. That said, we also tackle gamers ever-increasing expectations and how we think developers should go about announcing and advertising their games before release.
Know Your Role
Today we're breaking down the increasingly present aspect of roles within multiplayer games. Where did it all start? Why has the style flourished in recent years? Why does our healer have the most kills?
Wonderful Pan Romance Land!
Welcome to Video Games Most Eligible Bachelor/Bachelorette! This week we're analyzing a pool of 16 contestants in hopes of finding the perfect life partner. Who will win our undying affection? The answer will shock you the the core! Or maybe it won't. I don't really know you that well.
Yu-Gi-Hoe
This episode is really about Monster Catching games but since that genre is so firmly planted in the zeitgeist of the late 90’s early 00’s we get wonderfully distracted, hence the title. Dan makes a cheeky Yu-Gi-Oh joke, Clinton hates Pokemon, and Neal invents a new sexual maneuver.
Clinton & Neal Try To Be Positive
We're back! Well, we've been back I've just...it's a whole thing. In our first episode of the new year we're setting our sights on the future and finding some games, innovations, really anything to look forward to. Dan does really well! Neal and Clinton still have some 2020 energy to get out.
This Awful Awful Year In Review
That’s a wrap on Game Goose 2020 folks! We’ve been through a lot this year but through the ups and downs you know who’s always been there for us? Video games. Tune in as we recap the Video Game Award winners and add our own annual synopsis. Happy Holidays friends, stay safe out there. See ya’ll in the new year!
The Video Game Awards Unofficial Preshow
Good evening and welcome to the preshow no one asked for! We're running down the categories of this years Video Game Awards and making our predictions as to who will go home with the Gamey(?).
Practical Application
Have video games ever helped you solve your real life problems like Mother always said they would? Today we're identifying the skills gained from gaming that come in handy outside of our favorite virtual worlds.
Color Us Intrigued
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? Game designers can. Today we're breaking down the application of color in video games from practical to abstract. .
Gunplay Shadow Fight
We had fun with last weeks swordplay episode so we decided to give it another go but with an assortment of iconic video game weapons. Which will prevail?
Swordplay Shadow Fight
In this episode we're taking on...ourselves. We created a bracket of iconic melee weapons throughout the years and cast our total mediocre selves as the combatants. What extraordinary weapons will will out via our totally ordinary hands?
Listener Questions Pt. 2
So nice we had to do it twice.
Listener Questions Pt. 1
Ask us anything! Well, not anything.
We Like Roguelikes
We're diving into roguelikes this week. Dan and Neal discuss their newest delve into the genre with Hades plus many more.
Game Pass Roulette
This week we made use of used Game Pass' "I'm feeling Lucky" feature and each sat down with a different game selected by the fates. Join us for our reviews of Double Kick Heroes, The Gardens Between, and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.
Quest On The Side Please
We're slinging side quests today folks! Breaking down their impact, and sometimes, triviality. Join us as we quest for the infamous frying pan!
It's-A Me!
In honor of our favorite Italian plumber's 35th birthday, we're dedicating an entire episode to him and his expansive career.
Pitch Please
Last episode we explored what goes into some of our favorite RPGs and what's getting a little stale. This week each of us pitches our RPG of the future. Which would you play?
RPG Survey
In an effort to create our perfect RPG we try to nail down what each of us are looking for in our ideal release. Tune in next week for our pitches!
Console Wars 2020
Today we're talking the latest iteration of the console wars. What's the game plan going forward for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo? What have they learned from past mistakes? We'll give you best our best non-expert opinions.
BioShock
Today we're looking back at BioShock, the highly revered shooter that turned the industry on its head more than a decade ago.
Game Goose Genius #2
We're back with everyones favorite trivia show Game Goose Genius! Join us and play along at home!
Stratagem Games
Today we're talking strategy games and their many forms/evolutions throughout the years.
Year 2 In Review
That's a wrap on year 2 folks! *Air Horn Noises* We're taking a look back on our second year of Game Goose and reexamining our top 5s.
Gamify This!
"Gamification" - The application of typical elements of game playing (e.g. point scoring, competition with others, rules of play) to other areas of activity. We're diving into the process of gamification and uncovering examples that may have gone unnoticed.
Best In Show
We're breaking down a selection of video game genres in an attempt to find the best in show within each category.
Easter Egg Hunting
We're taking a magnifying glass to some our favorite games in search of Easter eggs. We also break down some of the most well known Easter eggs in gaming history.
NAME THAT MASCOT!
Today we’re talking video game mascots and the special few who have stood the test of time.
The E3 That Never Was
Today we're discussing what our E3 predictions would have been had it taken place this year and how the industry is trying to fill the void in its absence.
Level Up Level Up
Sure, we talk about leveling up in video games and the multitude of ways developers have made that happen over the years. More importantly, Dan talks about jumping really high as a Khajiit again. Someone start a tally.
Good Riddance (Not The Time Of Our Lives)
It's something quite predictable and in the end it's wrong. In this weeks episode, we're taking on some staple video game mechanics that we'd wish would just go away. Looking at you, escort missions.
The Virtual Silver Screen
We've covered video games turned into movies so we thought it'd be fun to reverse it. In this episode we discuss the formula for success (and failure) when adapting a beloved movie into a video game.
Artificial Unintelligence
When our inevitable robot overlords rise to power, this is the episode that will condemn us. Today we're chatting about artificial intelligence and the many ways developers utilize it. From basic game mechanics you may not have noticed, to the weird townsperson who can't stop walking directly into that wall.
Movie Reviews #2
We're coming at you with a new batch of reviews for movies based on video games. We all attempted to watch Mortal Kombat (1995), and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) but Clintons brain broke and he watched the wrong Final Fantasy movie. You'll get 'em next time Clinton.
Board Games *No Assembly Required
Hey Flockers! That's what we're calling you now btw. Today we're tackling virtual board games. From Risk, to Monopoly, to Ticket to ride, and more! We're breaking down what works, what doesn't, and why many tabletop games don't crossover to the video game world.
RNG Goose
Praise RNGesus listeners! Today we're talking about RNG (random number generators for the uninitiated) and their prevalence in gaming. Some obvious, some more cleverly disguised. Dan also talks about jumping really high as a Khajiit in Elder Scrolls: Oblivion for like the 17th time if you're in to that kinda thing.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch has at long last been released. In this episode we'll take you through our first impressions of what is rapidly becoming the most commercially successful Switch game yet.
Game Goose Showdown #2
We're back! Sorry for the delay but things got a little crazy, people got busy, pandemics enveloped nations, you know how it goes. In todays episode, we revisit our video game character Showdown and pit 16 new combatants against each other in our own little version of March Madness.
Tastebreakers - Celeste
In which Clinton played Celeste and we discuss how it changed his view on what platformers can be.
Love is in the Air
(We talk about a game where characters commit suicide in second half of the episode. From about 43 minutes in until about an hour and 3 minutes in.) In which we discuss Dating Sims as a late Valentines Day Celebration. Game Goose is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan and featuring Clinton and Neal. Every week the guys discuss what they have been playing, the big gaming news stories of the week, and the next weeks upcoming games. They also take a dive into a special topic each week and have an in depth discussion about it.
Tastebreakers - Dead Space
In which Dan played Dead Space a game he normally would never play to see if he would like it. Spoiler: He didn't. Game Goose is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan and featuring Clinton and Neal. Every week the guys discuss what they have been playing, the big gaming news stories of the week, and the next weeks upcoming games. They also take a dive into a special topic each week and have an in depth discussion about it.
I Want to Talk to Your Manager!
In which we discuss management games.
Final Fantasy X (Taste-Breakers I)
In which Neal played Final Fantasy X at the recommendation of Dan to see if it would break Neal's hatred of JRPGs. (Spoiler: It didn't)
Pre-Release Leaks
In which we discuss a few notable information leaks about video games, and the moral and wider implications of leaks in the industry.
2020 Has Arrived
In which we discuss our 2020 resolutions, and our expectations for the coming year.
The 2010's
In which we discuss the games and trends that have shaped the last 10 years in the video game industry.
Cake is Ska | 2019 in Review
In which we discuss all the games and trends that stood out to us in 2019.
Rhythm and Music Games
In which we discuss Rhythm and Music based games. Jay also joined us to tell us about the Retro Pop Gaming Expo that is happening in Grand Rapids on November 30th. Check it out! facebook.com/rpgexpo
Movie Review: Super Mario Bros, Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back, Doom
In which we discuss The Super Mario Bros, Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back, and Doom movies.
Why Don't You Play Games?
In which Nikki joins us to discuss Dan's very unscientific survey of people who don't play video games.
Collections
In which we discuss video game collections, how to get started in it and the strange things you can collect.
Halloween Special
In which we discuss more video game stories and legends, but this time its all spooky.
Tall Tales
In which we discuss legends and stories that have popped up in video gaming communities. Check out our Youtube and Twitch channels! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7Hof6OV2ZmjzTTJWSRPzg Twitch.tv/PartyFowlGames
Re-Introductions
In which we re-introduce ourselves and find a new save point in the Game Goose story line. Check out our Youtube and Twitch channels! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7Hof6OV2ZmjzTTJWSRPzg Twitch.tv/PartyFowlGames
The Sims
In which we discuss the history of the Sims franchise. Borderlands 3 also gets a good discussing.
Dungeons and Dragons
In which we discuss Dungeons and Dragons and its influence on video games with our good friend Sam.
Sound Design
In which we discuss sound design and why it is important in a game.
Game Goose Genius
In which we play the first installment of "GAME GOOSE GENIUS" a video game trivia show hosted by Neal Brower!
SPORTS
In which we discuss Sports games and what makes them fun and interesting for the three of us.
Video Games and Gun Violence
In which we discuss the theory that video games cause violent outbursts.
The Game Goose Armory
In which we discuss famous weapons from video games!
Game Goose Showdown
In which we made a bracket and had our favorite video game characters duke it out 1v1. Sixteen will enter but only one will stand victorious at the end.
Our Natural Habitat
Donate To Clinton's Extra Life https://www.extra-life.org/participant/ClintonBrauer In which we discuss water and all it various uses in games.
I Was Metal Gear Solid!
Donate To Clinton's Extra Life https://www.extra-life.org/participant/ClintonBrauer In which we discuss the games that we have been playing. Dan with Yooka Laylee, Neal with Metal Gear Solid 5, and Clinton with Assassins Creed Odyssey.
Well That Was Educational
In which we discuss the use of video games as an educational tool. Please take a look at Clinton's Extra Life page! If you can donate please do so, and if you have time check out his Dungeons and Dragons stream on August 17th from 9am until 9am the 18th. https://www.extra-life.org/participant/ClintonBrauer
Real World Origins of Pokémon
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/ClintonBrauer In which Dani and Zach join us to discuss the real world origins of Pokémon.
The Event of the Season
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/ClintonBrauer In which we discuss In Game Events and what they bring to a game.
A Year In Review
In which we look back at our last year of doing the podcast and compare our top five lists from our first show to our top five lists now.
I Can Show You The World
In which we discuss world building, and a little bit of E3 due to episode 49 being lost to the evils of corruption.
E3 2019 Predictions
In which we discuss what we think is coming to E3 2019.
You Triggered My Trap Card!
In which we discuss digital card games and what sets them apart from their physical counterparts.
The Fast Travel Conundrum
In which we discuss our thoughts on the Fast Travel mechanic in games.
Pat's Triumphant Return To Video Games
In which we discuss our friend Pat's return to playing video games after a long hiatus.
Why are they called trailers when they come before?
In which we discuss video game trailers and the art of teasing a video game before release. Dan and Neal want it to be known that they are called trailers because back when they first became an advertising tool they were shown at the end of feature films.
Representation in Games
In which we discuss representation in video games.
42 Blaze It
In which we give a few brief reviews of games we have been playing. Neal takes a look at Enter the Gungeon, Dan at a new release called Pathway and Clinton (and Neal) broke down and bought No Man's Sky. (Insert Hitchhiker's Guide reference here.)
Music Goose
In which we discuss music in video games.
The Land Before Ocarina of Time
In which we discuss the history of the iconic Zelda franchise and its timeline.
The Choice is Yours
In which we talk about choice to be the good guy or the bad guy. *47:53 if you want to skip ahead when Dan says.
Henchmen
In which we discuss video game minions and henchmen. The little guys that make you feel good about killing them.
Objection!
In which Nick (a bonafide lawyer) joins us to talk about video game lawsuits. Check out Nick's podcast "Free Consultation" for some free legal advice!
Let's Get It On
In which we talk about relationships in games. The Good, the Bad, and the Bumping Uglies.
Lore: Overwatch
In which Cortney joins us to discuss the lore behind Blizzard's Overwatch.
Food
In which we talk about food in video games.
Why Can't I Quit You?
In which we discuss video game addiction.
Dan's Book Report
In which Dan read 'All Your Base Are Belong To Us' and gives a report on it.
Gamegoose 2: Electric Boogaloo
In which we discuss sequels, trilogies, and series in the world of video games. We also get our first live caller!
We Are Going Through A Difficult Time
In which we talk about difficulty in games. (Re-Upload Technical Issues)
Achieve Something For Once In Your Life
In which we talk about achievements in games, start out the new year right by failing to record, and in which Dan says something stupid. Also here is the promised link to the swirling optical illusion gif that is mentioned. https://imgur.com/gallery/VIeMk
Year End Round-Up 2018
In which we discuss how 2018 was for each of us and what we thought were the biggest stand outs of the year.
Fight Me Bro
In which we discuss our cursory knowledge of fighting games.
【Ａｒｔ】
In which we talk about art, a little bit about video games.
I Will Survive
In which we talk about survival games, and what we think makes a game a 'survival' game.
Turkey Day Power Pod
In which we forgo a main segment due to the long Holiday weekend. It's a quickie to keep you up to date on the video game world. Happy Thanksgiving from the Game Goose Gang to yours! (This is a re-upload to fix issues.)
Drinking Games
In which we talk about alcohol consumption in video games while consuming alcohol.
This Podcast Is Still In Early Access
In which we discuss Early Access and Beta and how they have changed the industry over the last few years.
Spooky Scary
In which Cortney joins us to talk about horror and suspense games, as well as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fallout 76.
Grind On Me
In which we talk about our opinions on grinding as a gameplay mechanic, Neal joins us in person, and we have microphone mayhem (aka: Clinton's poor recording quality control).
Party Gamers in the House Tonight
In which we discuss party games and argue about what constitutes a party game.
HEY KID I'M A COMPUTER. STOP ALL THE DOWNLOADING!
In which we talk about Downloadable Content for games. "i dunno much about computers other than other than the one we got in my house my mom put a couple games on there an i play"
Big Flops
In which we talk about games that didn't live up to the hype.
Quit Playing With Yourself
In which we discuss multiplayer games and what makes them fun and what makes them miserable.
Chillin' With Villains
In which we discuss what makes a "boss" interesting, compelling, and a fun challenge.
The Open World Is Your Oyster
In which we talk about what makes 'Open World' games fun and interesting.
We All Just Wanna Be Big Rockstars
In which we discuss the history of Rockstar Games, we get a theme song, and Clinton sings Nickleback.
Gotta Go Fast
In which we talk about speed running games and a little bit about Sonic.
The Future in Our Past
In which we discuss the future of games.
The Hangup
In which we talk about "Custom" vs. "Written" characters.
Lonesome Nostalgia
In which we discuss the lost games of our childhood.
Earblind
In which we discuss games and series we think need a new installment.
Portal to the Past
In which we discuss playing games from our past.
Sweating the Small Stuff
In which we discuss the small things that make a game big.
Hi Fives
In which we rank our top five games of all time & give a little background on the types of games we like.