The Gaming Lovers Podcast

In this bonus episode of The Gaming Lovers podcast, Brendo & Jem cover the second half of E3 2018. Ubisoft continue their annual tradition of the weird and wonderful while Sony's conference hit a few bumps. Square Enix let down a lot of it's fans with the absence of Final Fantasy VII and Nintendo focused heavily on Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Plus Jem reveals her inner wrestling nerd talking about WWE's The New Day going head to head with NJPW's The Elite in Street Fighter on the show floor with Austin Creed from UpUpDownDown and the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega finally having their rubber match to decide who the better gamer was.  So, what games made the best impression this year? What triggered controversy amongst fans? Find out in this bonus episode of The Gaming Lovers podcast!

In episode 7, Brendo and Jem answer a question from a listener about video game lingo by providing a 'cheat sheet' of gaming terms for beginners. E3 2018 has kicked off and The Gaming Lovers are dizzy with excitement! New games from Bethesda, Bioware and Square Enix bring much anticipation (and a few questions). There is so much gaming news it didn't fit into one podcast! Be sure to listen out for the special BONUS episode with more E3 highlights and classic awkward moments. Coming soon.   If you want to ask The Gaming Lovers a question for the podcast, head to www.thegaminglovers.com and click the button on the right hand side.

What is it about a classic video game that helps it stand the test of time? Graphics? Music? Gameplay? Story? All of the above? Join Brendo & Jem as they reflect on games that have aged well and what sets them apart from those that have not aged gracefully. Can we trust our nostalgic childhood memories or are we blinded by rose-tinted glasses? Also, in Episode 6 of The Gaming Lovers podcast, with E3 right around the corner, Brendo & Jem list their predictions, hopes and wishes for the 2018 edition of the press conferences. Nintendo have already revealed Pokemon Quest, Pokemon Let's Go and an untitled Pokemon game for 2019. Bethesda have teased Fallout 76 and another Assassin's Creed is on the way.  Will another meme-worthy moment happen this year? We sure hope so!

Since Jem is playing through Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy, the married Aussie duo talk about other episodic games and discuss whether the wait between chapters helps or hurts the gaming experience. Will chopping the Final Fantasy VII remake (an already complete game in its original form) upset it's rabid fan base? In a similar vein, Brendo is excited to share his favourite expansion packs and downloadable content plus some of the worst DLC the gaming industry has to offer.  Jem also shares her favourite DLC but you have to pay extra for that exclusive content...   ...JUST KIDDING! Enjoy episode 5 of The Gaming Lovers podcast.

Game developers have a history of using gimmicks to bring in new gamers and more cash. From utilising new technology to strange controller design and game play, some ideas work while others... not so much. Join Brendo and Jem as they break down various gaming gimmicks like VR, motion detection like the Kinect, Wii or Move and 3D. What will stand the test of time? What gimmicks make us sigh and shake our head? Find out in episode 4 of The Gaming Lovers podcast!

Not all games are created equal. Sometimes, it takes an iron will to finish a game or get that Platinum Trophy (we're looking at you Danganronpa V3). In this episode, Brendo and Jem discuss games that felt more like work than fun as they take on a special challenge to beat a friend's score on Overcooked. Can they beat the record? Can their marriage survive 48 hours of Overcooked chaos?  

In this episode, Brendo and Jem put together a list of the best party video games, from retro to recent.  Classics like Mario Kart to new favourites such as Gang Beasts or JackBox! Party games are great for casual and hardcore gamers alike. Find out if your favourite made the list! Got a great party video game we should check out? Let us know! 

Welcome to The Gaming Lovers Podcast! Join Brendo and Jem in their very first episode as they discuss their favourite video games, set gaming goals and share how their love of gaming has brought them closer together in married life. Based in Melbourne, Australia.