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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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Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
COLLAB: Perfect Paradox Podcast
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: We had an amazing time podcasting with the folks from Perfect Paradox, talking about a variety of topics, both gaming– and non-gaming–related. Here's our conversation, unedited and uninterrupted!
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You can find Collateral Gaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. Intro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. News ident is a license-free beat by mansardian. 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 Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Title: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Kiev
Publisher: Ubisoft
Designers: Jean Guesdon (director), Ashraf Ismai (director), Damien Kieken (director), Eric Baptizat, Jean-Sebastien Decant
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release date: October 29, 2013 (PS3, 360, Wii U [NA]); November 2013 (Wii U [AU/EU], PS4, PC, XB1); December 6, 2019 (Switch)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ash and Dakota keep at it in the finale episode of Collateral Gaming's Season Two! We resume our take on the swashbuckling adventure that is Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag! There's even more to talk about here with the fun and compelling story Black Flag brings to the Assassin's Creed timeline, our own thoughts on the execution as compared to critical consensus, as well as the Freedom Cry DLC and succeeding titles in the series. This is Part 2 of the journey where we sail into the Caribbean as Pirate–Assassin Edward Kenway. We hope you enjoy this Season Finale, and stay tuned for Season Three!
You can find Collateral Gaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. Intro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. News ident is a license-free beat by mansardian. 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 Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Featured Game Review: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
SHOWNOTES: Tying into our Season Finale on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Ash and Zach take a leap of faith into the franchise once more with a list of our top five favorite settings from the series! Then, we follow up with a quick review on Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or feedback on your platform of choice!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. 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 Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Title: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Kiev
Publisher: Ubisoft
Designers: Jean Guesdon (director), Ashraf Ismai (director), Damien Kieken (director), Eric Baptizat, Jean-Sebastien Decant
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release date: October 29, 2013 (PS3, 360, Wii U [NA]); November 2013 (Wii U [AU/EU], PS4, PC, XB1); December 6, 2019 (Switch)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: The Chancellor Bros. are back at it on the Season Two Finale of Collateral Gaming! This time we take on the swashbuckling adventure that is Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag! Y'know, the pirate one? Arrrrr! There's plenty to delve into in terms of the Assassin's Creed franchise as a whole, gameplay in this particular stealth action-adventure title, and the fun and compelling story Black Flag brings to the series timeline. This is Part 1 of the journey where we sail into the Caribbean as Pirate–Assassin Edward Kenway. Stay tuned for Part 2!
You can find Collateral Gaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. Intro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. News ident is a license-free beat by mansardian. 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 Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Ash and Zach took another opportunity to talk the Metroid franchise, as we discuss our top five items in the series! And the love for our favorite video game space heroine Samus Aran doesn't stop there, as Collateral Gaming dives into predictions and wishes for the announced but as-of-now elusive Metroid Prime 4, currently in development for the Nintendo Switch.
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. 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 Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Title: Action 52 [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developers: Active Enterprises (NES), FarSight Technologies (SG)
Publisher: Active Enterprises
Designers: Vince Perri (director), Jay Obernolte (director, SG), Mario González (NES)
Platforms: NES, Sega Genesis
Release years: 1991 (NES), 1993 (SG)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ash, Megan, and Allen discuss the atrocious and notorious Action 52, a multi-cart video game compilation widely considered to be one of the worst games of all time! We talk both the NES and Sega Genesis versions, including development history and plans for sequels and a merchandise line. The Cheetahmen run off... and now... the Cheetahmen.
You can find Collateral Gaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. Intro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. News ident is a license-free beat by mansardian. 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 Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Title: Marvel's Avengers [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
Designers: Shaun Escayg (director), Morgan W. Gray (director), Michael Brinker, Philippe Therien, Patrick Connor
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Ashley, Zachary, and Dakota snagged a digital copy of the new Avengers game from Crystal Dynamics, and are excited to share with you our spoiler-free first impressions on the action brawler RPG! We had a blast with each fan-favorite character and the attention to detail in their individual playstyles, as well as the certiainly-MCU-inspired-yet-wholly-original story. If you haven't had a chance to play Marvel's Avengers yet and wanted a gamer's perspective before buying, then get ready to... assemble!
You can find Collateral Gaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. Intro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. News ident is a license-free beat by mansardian. 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 Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
What's up, Bonus Round fans? Host Ashley Chancellor and returning guest Zachary Guillot finally wrapped up a little special we've planned for a while now, as we give you our recommendations for some of the most nostalgic game of our adolescence. We've got it all, from turn-based RPGs on the GBA, to surprisingly fun adaptations of movies, Collateral Gaming shares the titles we grew up with. We hope someone among you tracks down each one of these, and finds a new favorite!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. 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!)
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Ashley and guest host Zachary Guillot are celebrating the 34th anniversary of everyone's favorite sci-fi action game franchise from Nintendo with a deep dive into Metroid Prime: Trilogy! This compilation of games consists of perennial favorites for us, and gave us an excuse to review and reminisce about our early memories of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. So flip on the Combat Visor, charge up your arm cannon, and get ready for a space adventure with bounty hunter Samus Aran on Collateral Gaming Bonus Round!
You can find both Collateral Gaming and the Bonus Round on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. 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!)
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Title: Spyro Reignited Trilogy [Wikipedia] [IGDb]
Developers: Toys for Bob, Insomniac Games (original games), Sanzaru Games (Year of the Dragon remaster), Iron Galaxy (PC port)
Publisher: Activision
Designers: Dan Neil (director), Toby Schadt, Ray West
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release dates: November 13, 2018 (PS4, XB1); September 3, 2019 (PC, Switch)
PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)
SHOWNOTES: Collateral Gaming continues our discussion on Spyro Reignited Trilogy! Consisting of the collected remasters of Insomniac Games' original Spyro titles—Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon—this brilliantly enhanced work has been praised for its newly carefully detailed environment while maintaining faithfulness to the source material. Does it hold up to the acclaim? Is this the definitive Spyro experience? We dive right into the vibrant realms and improved gameplay in Part 2 of our take on the remastered trilogy. If you enjoyed this, stay tuned for our next episode on legendary bad game Action 52, followed by our season finale on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag!
You can find Collateral Gaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, iHeartRadio and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and look for us on Patreon and Podchaser.
(Collateral Gaming is an LCompany Production. Intro song is a license-free beat composed by Ashley Allen Chancellor in Logic Pro X. News ident is a license-free beat by mansardian. 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!)