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Welcome to Collateral Gaming, the ONLY video game podcast that matters! ...Where we focus on good games, bad games, and everything else in-between in the world of gaming!
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Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Title: Sonic the Hedgehog (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
Designer(s): Shun Nakamura (director), Masahiro Kumono (producer)
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date: November 14, 2006 (360, NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: In this episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, Zach and Ash dive into the catastrophe that is infamously known as Sonic '06! I mean, yeah, we really riff on it. It's bad. The gameplay, the story, the controls, all of it. If you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for our season finale on Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain!
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!
(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Title: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developers: Tantalus Media, Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo
Designers: Daiki Iwamoto (director), Eiji Aonuma (producer), Ryuji Kobayashi
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: July 16, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: The HD remaster of Skyward Sword on Nintendo Switch is finally here, and there's no way Collateral Gaming isn't going to cover it! Zachary and Ashley discuss the quality-of-life improvements of this port over its 2011 Wii counterpart, and offer a spoiler-free review of the highly anticipated release in the first half of this very special podcast episode. Then in the second half, we get down into the nitty-gritty of the story and gameplay beautifully painted in Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, for those of you not afraid of spoilers. We've been so excited to talk about this for months now, and we hope you enjoy it, too!
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!
(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Title: Dead Space 2 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Visceral Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Designers: Wright Bagwell (director), John Calhoun, Jatin Patel, Matthias Worch
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date: January 25, 2011 (NA)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SPECIAL GUEST: Agony (@DyingL1ght)
SHOWNOTES: In Part 2 of our episode on the Dead Space franchise, we discuss the 2011 entry Dead Space 2! Ash, Megan, and special guest Agony continue our exploration of Isaac Clarke's journey in the sci-fi survival horror video game series, comparing and contrasting the sequel with its predecessor. If you enjoyed our deep dive into these games, feel free to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or feedback on your platform of choice!
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!
(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SPECIAL GUEST: Dan Rockwood, Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)
SHOWNOTES: Ash, Zach, Megan, and special guest Dan (for the second time on Collateral Gaming) cover E3 2021, including our favorite announcements, most anticipated games, and especially regarding the Nintendo Direct!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and become a patron at our $1 and $5 levels!
(Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro/outro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. All game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Title: Dead Space [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: EA Redwood Shores
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Designers: Michael Condrey (director), Glen Schofield (director), Bret Robbins (director), Paul Mathus
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
Release date: October 13, 2008 (NA; PS3, 360)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SPECIAL GUEST: Agony (@DyingL1ght)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, Collateral Gamers! On this episode, we discuss Dead Space, featuring for the first time on the podcast, Twitch streamer and Megan's brother Agony! How does this 2008 sci-fi survival horror game hold up today? Find out on this episode of Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, and if you enjoy it, stay tuned for the second part on Dead Space 2!
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!
(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
***NOTE: This is an audio-only version of our commentary. We recommend watching the full video experience here.***
Featured Game Commentary: Prime 2D
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, gamers! We decided to bring you a new feature to the Bonus Round!, as hosts Ash and Zach record a totally free video game commentary on the indie or multiplayer side of gaming! Starting off, we take on the recently released demo of Prime 2D, a full 2-D reimagining of Metroid Prime. This game has been in development for years and finally saw a surprise demo release this year (which was initially thought to be an April Fools' joke), and man, is it captivating! So chill with us as we explore Prime 2D, and maybe check out the game for yourself!
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and become a patron at our $1 and $5 levels!
(Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro/outro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. All game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Title: Resident Evil Village (バイオハザード ヴィレッジ, Baiohazādo Virejji, literally: Biohazard Village) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Designers: Morimasa Sato (director), Isamu Hara
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: May 7, 2021
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back to another spoiler-free Game Launch episode! This time, we explore the world of the eighth main installment of Capcom's best-selling hour video game franchise: Resident Evil Village! This first-person survival horror game is a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and has generated quite a bit of buzz on its release. Does it live up to the hype? Is it scary? What about tall–big titty–goth–vampire–mommy Lady Dimitrescu? We're here to deliver in this first impressions review of RE8!
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!
(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Title: Mortal Kombat 11 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Ed Boon (director), Graeme Bayless (producer), John Edwards
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: April 23, 2019 (WW; PC, PS4, XB1)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: In the final part of our collaborative Kombat Special with Collateral Cinema—Ashley, Zachary, and Megan discuss the latest installment of the klassic fighting game series: NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat 11! How does it compare against its predecessors or the new film? Find out in this special episode of Collateral Gaming!
Collateral Gaming and Collateral Cinema are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!
(Collateral Gaming and Collateral Cinema are Collateral Media Podcasts. Intro song is a license-free beat. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Title: Minecraft, Minecraft: Java Edition, et al. [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Developer(s): Mojang, 4J Studios (consoles), Other Ocean Interactive (3DS)
Publisher(s): Mojang (PC/Java, Android, iOS, Wii U, 3DS, Switch), Xbox Game Studios (360, XB1, Windows Phone, Win10), Sony Interactive Entertainment (PS3, PS4, PSV)
Designers: Markus "Notch" Persson (2009-11), Jens "Jeb" Bergensten (2011-)
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox 360, Raspberry Pi, Windows Phone, PlayStation 3, Fire OS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Universal Windows Platform, Wii U, tvOS, Nintendo Switch, New Nintendo 3DS
Release date: May 17, 2009 (Java, Classic); November 18, 2011 (Java, full release)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Finishing off stoner month in 2021, Collateral Gaming brings to you our thoughts on a classic weed-smoking game—the best-selling video game of all time, in fact—Mojang's Minecraft! Ash and Zach explain what makes this game truly special and why you should be playing it under the influence. So stick around; smoke a blunt, bong, or whatever you got; and chill with us at the end of this 4/20 month!
Collateral Gaming is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Podchaser, and find us on Patreon!
(Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)
Saturday May 01, 2021
Saturday May 01, 2021
Featured Games:
- Mortal Kombat [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
- Mortal Kombat II [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
- Mortal Kombat 3 [Wikipedia] [IMDb], Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 [Wikipedia] [IMDb], Mortal Kombat Trilogy [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
- Mortal Kombat 4 [Wikipedia] [IMDb], Mortal Kombat Gold [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
COLLAB: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast)
SHOWNOTES: FIGHT! In a multi-part collaborative celebration of the Mortal Kombat franchise—tying into the recently released movie adaptation—Ash and Beau from Collateral Gaming and Cinema discuss the first four entries of the classic fighting game series and their updates/variants, both arcade and console releases. FINISH HIM! Collateral Media wins. Flawless victory! FATALITY.
Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! and Collateral Cinema are on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and become a patron at our $1 and $5 levels!
(Collateral Gaming: Bonus Round! and Collateral Cinema are Collateral Media Podcasts. Intro/outro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. All game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)