Best Video Games Arcade Gaming Technology Gamers Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 73: The Future Was Now 1:12:25

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16h ago1:12:25

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) welcomes back his cohost The Six-Button Samurai from his forest bathing, and they take some time to reflect on the ongoing debate over price increases that erupted in his absence with Charlie & Hoptimus in Episode 72. (Spoiler: this discussion is bound to dominate the rest of the year and they'll definitely have them back, espec…

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Minisode: Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero Trivia [Video Game Trivia] 077 6:12

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Episode #77: Minisode: Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero Trivia In this episode, we’re diving into one of the strangest chapters in fighting game history with 10 trivia questions about Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero—the infamous spin-off that tried to blend platforming with fatalities… and kinda froze midair. Released in the late 90s, this g…

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Minisode: Dragon Ball GT Final Bout Trivia [Video Game Trivia] 076 7:14

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Episode #76: Minisode - Dragon Ball GT Final Bout In this power-packed episode, we’re going Super Saiyan on nostalgia with 10 trivia questions all about the PlayStation cult classic: Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout! Whether you loved it for the over-the-top attacks, clunky charm, or rare import status, this episode is for the true Z-fighters. We’ll quiz…

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Episode 72: Crime Doesn’t Pay: Actually, You Might Have to Pay 100 Bucks For It 1:11:33

13d ago1:11:33

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The Six-Button Samurai is away on a spring vacation for this-here Episode 72. So GameAgentET, opting not to subject our listeners to an unhinged 1-hour soliloquy about the evils of gaming while on the toilet, decides to bring on fellow Ruminators Hoptimus (Retro Futurist Culture, Game Roominations) and Charlie (Brevity Box) for this special show. D…

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Minisode: Celebrity Name Mash Up [Pop Culture Trivia] 075 4:32

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Episode #75: Minisode - Celebrity Name Mash Up Get ready for a star-studded brain workout! In this episode, we’re blending two famous names into one clever clue and challenging you to unravel the celebrity combo. It’s trivia like you’ve never heard before — part Hollywood, part wordplay, and all fun. Can you figure out which pop star and action her…

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Minisode: Retro Gaming Emulators [Video Game Trivia] 074 5:17

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Episode #74: Minisode - Retro Gaming Emulators In this nostalgia-fueled episode, we’re loading up the save states and diving headfirst into the fascinating world of retro game emulators. We've cooked up 10 fun and challenging trivia questions that test your knowledge on the software that has helped preserve and revive classic gaming experiences acr…

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Episode 71: Console Launch Blues, Greens, and Reds 53:21

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Console Launch Blues, Greens, and Reds. The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) delve into their own experiences on either side of the pond in trying to lock down a Nintendo Switch 2, but also swerve pretty hard into the history of console launches, which once upon a time, had ZERO hype, they just managed to show up at a Toys 'R' Us nearby. …

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Minisode: What's the Connection 6 [Nerd Trivia] 073 5:15

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Episode #73: Minisode - What's the Connection 6 Today’s minisode is a puzzle waiting to be solved! We’re shaking things up with nine seemingly unrelated questions, but here’s the twist: the tenth question will tie them all together by asking, "What’s the connection?" From random facts to diverse topics, these questions may seem like a mixed bag at …

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Episode 70: Entering the Next Generation with Switch 2 1:03:37

1M ago1:03:37

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai are joined by @Hoptimus (RFC) of Retro Futurist Culture to grapple with the arrival of Nintendo Switch 2 after the Direct hype cooled a bit. While we're still pretty excited about the hardware itself, the nickel-and-dime nature of charging for updated visuals for older games like The Legend of Zelda: B…

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Episode 69:The Surprise Direct Before The Direct 55:40

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While @GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai have been patiently awaiting the much-ballyhooed Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2nd, in typical Nintendo fashion, they zigged when everyone awaited a zag and dropped a final (?) original Switch-focused Direct the week before. They went about announcing some new titles (including a v…

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Episode 68: The One Where The Six-Button Samurai Bugs Eddy to Get A PS5 59:03

2M ago59:03

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Ol' Six-Button has an itch, and the only cure for that itch is MORE YAKUZA. And while our favorite GameAgent is still getting in some sporadic time with Yakuza: Kiwami on Switch, he's quite pumped about M2 returning to crank out another modernized classic, this time in the vein of Taito's Night Strikers series. And what does it mean, if anything, t…

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Episode 67: The One Where Eddy Nearly Hacked Up A Lung 46:49

3M ago46:49

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Our dear friend and cohost @GameAgentET (OGiH) was still under the weather, but onwards he and The Six Button Samurai forged, talking about, of all things, Yakuza: Kiwami, which is a game they both recently started and have been enjoying. It's a series that has been a genuine phenomenon for SEGA since it began way back on the PlayStation 2, arguabl…

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Episode 66: Palp-itating Over Our Favorite Star Wars Video Games 58:37

4M ago58:37

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai welcome their old real-life friend @Hoptimus (RFC) to rap not just about the latest and greatest news surrounding Capcom's recent fighting game announcements, but to also wax about our favorite Star Wars video games, which now comprise a history nearly as long as the medium itself! The Force is STRONG …

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Episode 65: Switched On 56:10

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Nintendo finally broke the seal on their next-generation Switch console, simply called Switch 2, and released a short trailer that showcases the (quite similar) physical form factor, along with a tiny tidbit of what will likely be called Mario Kart 9. Eddy and The Six-Button Samurai dive headlong into the details on this long-awaited yet truncated …

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Episode 64: 2024 Game Awards Post-Show Chatter + Big Announcements! 1:12:00

5M ago1:12:00

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The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) talk The Game Awards the day following the show, picking apart the big wins by games like Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: Refantazio! We also take a quick sweep of the more notable announcements that graced the show, such as Hideki Kamiya's return (OKAMI 2) to development for Capcom under a (sort of)…

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Episode 63: Unpacking The Game Awards & Anticipating the New Nintendo Switch 1:09:48

6M ago1:09:48

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai are back from hiatus, leaping into some of the hot-button issues surrounding The Game Awards and what even comprises the very definition of a game at the end of 2024. We also go hard on what we know and what we don’t regarding the successor to Nintendo Switch, pleading for proper voice chat and (long-o…

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Episode #62: The OGIH Three Year Anniversary 1:05:18

7M ago1:05:18

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@GameAgentET and The Six-Button Samurai reflect on doing the show for three years, and how the games industry has mutated in a variety of ways. Every console maker has their pros and cons, but our hearts definitely beat the hardest for those striving to deliver fun new experiences no matter the platform. We also circle the idea of spending some tim…

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Episode 61: To Pro or Not To Pro? 1:05:45

8M ago1:05:45

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With Tokyo Game Show afoot, and more rumors + news of new hardware offerings afoot, GameAgentET and The Six-Button Samurai dive right in. We dip into the widely-felt sticker shock over the PlayStation 5 Pro's $700 pricetag, and why that may or may not be entirely valid, along with the leaked images and specs for the successor to the Nintendo Switch…

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Episode 60: Pioneering Retrogaming PCs and Fighting Sticks with guests Ed Farias and Aaron Holley of Arcade-In-A-Box 1:19:54

8M ago1:19:54

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Sometimes, you can be just a little bit too far ahead of the curve. Our guest Ed Farias is just one of those visionary people, building proto-retrogaming computers as far back as 2001, way before Raspberry Pi or MiSTer was around. OGIH cohosts @GameAgentET (OGiH), and The Six-Button Samurai (along with special guest Aaron Holley) were along for muc…

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Episode 59: Love Games and the People Who Make Them, Not Console Manufacturers or their PR Efforts. 1:17:19

9M ago1:17:19

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GameAgentET & The Six-Button Samurai serve up a 50/50 bar of ice cold delights, as RRN's own Allijah Motika returns to talk about his awesome experiences at the PoGO World Championships last month in Hawaii. Then we get into what's filling us with joy, as Eddy talks about M2's latest revisitation of the Castlevania franchise with the Castlevania Do…

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Episode 58: Filthy Casual 1:15:14

9M ago1:15:14

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GameAgentET and The Six Button Samurai are feeling those dog days of late summer, with a very slow news cycle in gaming, but there's been some interesting things to celebrate, like a new SuperFX chip 3 being utilized in a new physical cartridge offering of DOOM on SNES, and some very positive news about Tango Gameworks being acquired by a Korean pu…

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Episode 57: Catching Them All With RRN's 2024 Pokémon GO World Championships Contender, Allijah 'Motiks' Motika 1:10:05

10M ago1:10:05

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Our guest today, Allijah Motika, is a competitive Pokémon GO! player who has earned a spot in the 2024 Pokémon GO World Championships, taking place in Honolulu, HI August 16-18. He’s also a fellow podcaster on the Ruminations Radio Network, as he co-hosted 25 Yards Later Fantasy Football. Join The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) as we ta…

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Fan Conventions and Trade Shows [General Nerd Trivia] 072 12:46

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Episode #72: Fan Conventions and Trade Shows 🎉 Get ready for an exciting episode filled with 30 trivia questions all about fan conventions and trade shows! 🎊 We'll challenge your knowledge with 3 thrilling rounds, each packed with 10 questions. From Comic-Con to industry expos, see how much you know about these iconic events. Tune in, test your tri…

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Episode 56: Ridge Racer vs. Pac-Man and the Less-Is-More Games That Truly Satisfy 1:09:41

10M ago1:09:41

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GameAgenstET and The Six Button Samurai dive into a philosophical discussion about the games that move us, and how in an age of weighing games by follow-up DLC support or how long a game takes to complete, a key aspect of what makes a good game great may be falling by the wayside. EVO is also happening quite literally as we speak, and the shadow dr…

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Episode 55: Sad Dad Sims & Astro-Bot Joy 1:24:22

11M ago1:24:22

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The Six-Button Samurai and GameAgentETare joined by longtime friend and former fellow fighting stick assembler, Aaron Holley, who unlike The Last of Us's Joel and God of War Kratos, actually enjoys fatherhood while trying to get in some gaming with his trusty SteamDeck. He provides a fresh third perspective as we take a last conclusive dip into the…

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Episode 54: The Not E3 No Bummer Summer Continues 1:02:29

11M ago1:02:29

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai continue to be awash in trailers for new games as Not E3 Season marches on. We stop to pick apart the Season 2 DLC announcement for Street Fighter VI, as longtime SNK stalwarts, though Eddy himself had some timing qualms about what it all meant for the future, while James took a rosier view of the big …

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Episode 53: Bury Me At The MadCatz Booth In Kentia Hall 1:20:09

12M ago1:20:09

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It’s ‘Not E3 Season’ in the gaming industry, and in 2024 that means a loose amalgamation of streaming events that mostly seem destined to underwhelm, as the long tail of development weirdness from the pandemic continues to sow instability after a horrific round of layoffs this year. Despite this, @GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six-Button Samurai conti…

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Minisode: General Easy Video Game Trivia 071 4:55

1y ago4:55

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Episode #71: Minisode: General Easy Video Game Trivia 🎮 Ready for some fun? Today's minisode is all about general easy video game trivia! 🌟 Join us as we take you through 10 questions that will test your knowledge of beloved video games. From classic titles to modern hits, these trivia questions are perfect for gamers of all levels. 🎉 Whether you'r…

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Episode 52 – Hi-Fi Crushed: The Real Ninth Generation Console Blues 1:11:45

1y ago1:11:45

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The tide of bad news for gaming continues to rise in 2024, as The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) attempt to make sense of the recent closure of studios by Xbox, a dim earnings report from Square Enix, and a variety of other issues hitting console-makers and devs alike. But it isn’t all sad songs and whiskey, as Eddy and JJJ also discuss…

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Episode 51: The Looming Hollywood Gaming Gold Rush 1:10:09

1y ago1:10:09

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The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) take a look at the Amazon streaming series Fallout, based on Bethesda Software’s RPG franchise, just renewed for a 2nd season, while Fallout 4 gets a next-gen upgrade on PS5/XB (a mixed bag thus far), along with a sharp spike in interest in the entire line of games generated by the show. Given the succ…

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Episode 50: Shadow of the Zombie Game Company 58:17

1y ago58:17

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six Button Samurai get a bit misty-eyed talking about reaching their 50th episode of OGIH. But they’re also knee-deep in chasing the retro gaming biscuit, as Eddy continues to play Shadow of the Ninja in anticipation of the Natsume-Atari remake due later this year and further experiments with the Taito Egret trackball, w…

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Minisode: Innovative Gaming Technologies [Video Game Trivia] 070 5:23

1y ago5:23

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Episode #70: Minisode - Innovative Gaming Technologies 🎮 Dive into the future of gaming with today's minisode! 🌟 Join us as we explore 10 captivating questions about innovative gaming technologies that are shaping the industry. From virtual reality to augmented reality and beyond, get ready to discover the latest trends and advancements that are re…

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Episode 49: Again, Legendary Friends… RETURN! 57:35

1y ago57:35

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The Six Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) are quite excited about SNK’s journey back to Southtown, in the form of FATAL FURY: CITY OF THE WOLVES, and we dive headlong into the previews to discuss how we felt about the first reveal of this LONG-awaited follow-up to 1999’s Garou: Mark of the Wolves. But that’s not all we have in store, as we tal…

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Ep 48: In Toriyama We Trust (fixed) 1:05:05

1y ago1:05:05

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Oh God It Hz Episode 48: In Toriyama We Trust GameAgentET and The Six Button Samurai are squeezing the juice from a few different hot-button items fresh from the world of video games, chief among them what it means now that the developers of Yuzu, the Nintendo Switch emulator, have settled out of court and will cease their activities following a bi…

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Golden Age Arcade Games [Video Game Trivia] 069 14:29

1y ago14:29

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Episode #69: Golden Age Arcade Games 🕹️🌟 Get ready to journey back to the golden age of arcade gaming in today's episode! We're serving up three rounds of nostalgia-packed trivia, each featuring 10 questions about the iconic games that defined a generation. 🎮✨ Immerse yourself in the classics as we revisit the legendary titles that set the arcade s…

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Episode 47: JRPGs and Fighting Words Over Character Customization Modes 1:04:23

1y ago1:04:23

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six Button Samurai dive headlong into what they’re playing at this very moment, with JJJ fresh from FINALLY beating FFVI and eyeing a bit of FFVII Remake action, and Eddy looking to round out his playtime with some Final Fantasy love in the near future. They also discuss character customization, ala Tekken 8 and other mo…

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Minisode: What's the Connection 5 [Nerd Trivia] 068 5:10

1y ago5:10

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Episode #68: Minisode - What's the Connection 5 Today’s minisode is a puzzle waiting to be solved! We’re shaking things up with nine seemingly unrelated questions, but here’s the twist: the tenth question will tie them all together by asking, "What’s the connection?" From random facts to diverse topics, these questions may seem like a mixed bag at …

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Episode 46: A Landscape of Layoffs, But At Least The Mishimas Are Feuding Again. 1:10:37

1+ y ago1:10:37

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six Button Samurai survey what turned out to be a fairly bleak January for gaming, with more than 6,000 layoffs announced. It’s definitely a weird time for the industry, and Eddy and JJJ just try to pick apart what it all means, and what experiences they hope to squeeze from gaming in 2024. (The forecast calls for more T…

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Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Trivia - Video Games, General Trivia, TV and Film 12:39

1+ y ago12:39

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Episode #67: Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Trivia - Video Games, General Trivia, TV and Film 🌙🎉 Today's episode is a festive celebration of Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year, packed with 30 trivia questions that span the realms of video games, general knowledge, and TV and film! 📺🎮 In the video game trivia round, test your knowledge of Lunar New…

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Minisode: Movies with Babies [Movie Trivia] 066 6:13

1+ y ago6:13

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Episode #66: Minisode - Movies with Babies 🍼🎬 Today's minisode is all about the adorable bundles of joy on the big screen! Join us for 10 trivia questions centered around movies featuring babies. 🎥 From comedies that showcase the joys and challenges of parenthood to heart-touching dramas where babies play a pivotal role or even horror movies where …

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Episode 45: LIVE from the Westsiiide 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six Button Samurai are once again reunited in the desert after five years! And it’s a perfect moment to recap 2023, and what represents a whole catalog of wins, losses, and unfinished games JJJ and Eddy will still be working on long in 2024. Don’t miss this very special OGIH, recorded live from a hidden fortress on the o…

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Minisode: What's the Connection 4 [Nerd Trivia] 065 5:17

1+ y ago5:17

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Episode #65: Minisode - What's the Connection 4 Today’s minisode is a puzzle waiting to be solved! We’re shaking things up with nine seemingly unrelated questions, but here’s the twist: the tenth question will tie them all together by asking, "What’s the connection?" From random facts to diverse topics, these questions may seem like a mixed bag at …

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Minisode: The "King" Game [Nerd Trivia] 064 5:52

1+ y ago5:52

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Episode #64: Minisode - The "King" Game 🎙️✨ In today's special minisode, we're honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a unique twist – 10 trivia questions where each answer features the word "king", whether it be a video game, celebrity, or something else! 🌟 🎤📚 #KingTrivia #MLKDay #SpecialMinisode #TriviaTime 🕊️🤴✨ Reach out to us and su…

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Episode 44: Whose Trade Show Is This, Anyway? 1:13:48

1+ y ago1:13:48

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@GameAgentET (OGiH) and The Six Button Samurai talk The Fame, er, Game Awards, and how a lack of understanding around who the audience for this show, and what it’s function is, ties directly into the not-surprising death of E3. We also go deep into the fantasy zone of Sega’s recent quintuple franchise revival trailer, trying to make sense of the gl…

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Minisode: Best Video Games of 2023 [Video Game Trivia] 063 5:24

1+ y ago5:24

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Episode #63: Minisode - Best Video Games of 2023 🎮🌟 As we bid farewell to 2023, join us for the grand finale on today's minisode – where we're celebrating the year's gaming marvels with 10 trivia questions about the best video games released in 2023! 🎉 From groundbreaking titles that pushed the boundaries of storytelling to immersive gaming experie…

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Minisode: Best Movies of 2023 [Movie Trivia] 062 5:31

1+ y ago5:31

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Episode #62: Minisode - Best Movies of 2023 🎬🌟 Tune in to today's minisode where we're serving up a cinematic treat with 10 trivia questions about the cream of the crop in the world of movies for 2023! 🎥 These questions will test your knowledge about the best flicks that graced the silver screen this year. Whether you're a movie buff who's seen the…

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Christmas Desserts & Treats [Nerd Trivia] 061 13:20

1+ y ago13:20

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Episode #61: Christmas Desserts & Treats 🍬🍫 Indulge in the sweetest holiday delights with today's episode featuring three delectable rounds of Christmas dessert trivia! 🎄 In Round 1, we'll tantalize your taste buds with questions about non-chocolate candies that are staples of the festive season. From candy canes to assorted holiday sweets, this ro…

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Christmas Trivia - Movies, Creatures, General [Nerd Trivia] 060 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

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Episode #60: Christmas Trivia - Movies, Creatures, General 🎄🎅 Get into the festive spirit with today's special Christmas episode! We're bringing you three rounds of merry trivia, each filled with 10 heartwarming questions about the jolly holiday. 🌟 In Round 1, immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas movies as we present 10 quotes from beloved fi…

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What's the Connection? 3 [Nerd Trivia] 059 6:27

1+ y ago6:27

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Episode #59: What's the Connection? 3 🧩🎙️ Today's minisode is a puzzle waiting to be solved! We're shaking things up with nine seemingly unrelated questions, but here's the twist: the tenth question will tie them all together by asking, "What's the connection?" 🤔🔍 From random facts to diverse topics, these questions may seem like a mixed bag at fir…

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Minisode: As Seen on TV [Nerd Trivia] 058 5:55

1+ y ago5:55

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Episode #58: Minisode - As Seen on TV 📺🛍️ Get ready for a fun and quirky episode today! We're diving into the world of "As Seen on TV" products with 10 intriguing questions that'll test your knowledge about those unique and sometimes bizarre items showcased on television. 🌟 From kitchen gadgets to fitness gear and everything in between, these produ…