The Game Fanatics Podcast

On this weeks episode, Joel, Ben, and Johnnie discuss some of the upcoming games releasing 2019 and dive into our the hype for Anthem and the expectations for Days Gone. They also discuss the games currently consuming their free time.

Happy New Years! We are back and ready to talk about our favorite games of 2018. Join Charles, Joel, Julian, and Ben as we go over our top five lists and much more...

On this episode of The Game Fanatics Podcast, Charles discusses a recent hands-on experience with Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - the first few chapters of the game, the combat, romance options, player choice and more. Special Guests: Gabie AKA BlackKrystel - TGF Contributor ​Scott Phillips - Game Director on Assassin's Creed Odyssey ​Melissa MacCoubrey - Narrative Director on AC Odyssey.

Charles and Josh discuss the disappointment of the original Destiny release and what they want to change going into the Destiny 2 Beta They also talk about the proper grieving process when dealing with a big video game disappointment and what the most important quality a game can have to avoid disappointment.

Charles and Josh discuss the role video games play when it comes to parenting. They talk about their gaming experiences with their parents when they were kids, how they plan to create the same memories with their own children, and the impact growing up in a gaming household could have on them.

Charles and Josh are finally back at it with The Game Fanatics Podcast after a year long hiatus! They hit the ground running with Charles' thoughts on his E3 experience and Josh's jealousy after watching it all on his couch.

The Game Fanatics Podcast returns from hiatus with a candid conversation and intimate chat with Anjali Bhimani, voice of Symmetra in Overwatch and Nisha in Falloujt 4: Nuka-World. Listen on The Game Fanatics: https://thegamefanatics.com/video-games-art-therapy-overwatchs-anjali-bhimani-tgf-podcast-ep-011/ We began our conversation chatting about Anjali's history with video games starting with her love for D&D, Baldur's Gate, etc, and how she's always been fascinated by the idea of having a role in the making of video games. We also talk about her culture and upbringing, and how they both have shaped her acting career. With her wealth of experience in theater, television, as well as movies, she began auditioning for roles in video games and landed those of Symmetra in Overwatch and Nisha in Fallout 4: Nuka-World. We also talk about the Importance of inclusion in video games and entertainment as a whole - and why the diversity found in Overwatch made the project really special to her. Anjali also tells us some of her favorite Overwatch characters, and a bit about her experience working with Blizzard and the rest of the Overwatch cast and crew. Her second role in gaming was that of a villain - Fallout 4: Nuka-World's Nisha, a stark contrast from her role in Overwatch. Overall, we have a great discussion about the artistic fulfillment found in video games, which transcends normal lives and provides a certain level of catharsis. Hope you enjoy the show! Follow Anjali: https://twitter.com/sweeetanj

Welcome back to the Game Fanatics Podcast, episode 10! Today we’re talking about...Dead Rising 4 removing the time limit, No man’s Sky Backlash, the PS4 NEO, and the rage...the anger...the white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and flavors our bland meals...salt. Video game salt. >NEWS Dead Rising 4 Ditching Time Limit http://thegamefanatics.com/dead-rising-4-will-ditch-series-infamous-time-limit/ No Man’s Sky Backlash http://thegamefanatics.com/no-man-sky-experience/ PS4 Neo to be revealed next month http://thegamefanatics.com/playstation-4-neo-to-be-revealed-this-september/ Final Fantasy 15 delayed again until Nov http://thegamefanatics.com/final-fantasy-xv-delayed-november/ Overwatch gets a new Map and updates http://thegamefanatics.com/overwatch-gamescom-last-bastion/ >DISCUSSION Combating Video Game Salt http://thegamefanatics.com/combat-video-game-salt-fanatical-five/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe and Rate Us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/tgfitunes Stream our podcasts on Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/tgfpodcast-gplay Listen to us on Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/CYnN Listen to us on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/tgfstitcher Check out the Game Fanatics shirts on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1TdljMp Follow TGF Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tgfpodcast If you’d like to be on the show, or weigh in with your own opinion, send us an email at podcast@thegamefanatics.com, or you can tweet us directly. We stream weekly on Twitch http://twitch.tv/thegamefanatics

It's time to play a bit of catchup with the guys, after all, it's been a few weeks since we heard their voices. NEWS COD trailer dropped http://www.thegamefanatics.com/call-duty-infinite-warfares-first-trailer-goes-away/ Definitely check out some funny tweets, and even a clapback from a Battlefield dev. On the site! Lionhead closes up shop, Fable Legends shelved http://www.thegamefanatics.com/lionhead-studio-calls-quits-fable-legends-nixed/ May’s going to be a big month...surprisingly….for video games http://www.thegamefanatics.com/upcoming-games-may-2016/ New Xbox Hardware supposedly announcing at E3 http://www.thegamefanatics.com/rumored-new-xbox-hardware-announcement-coming-e3/

In today's episode, The Game Fanatics crew chat with Ubisoft's Senior PR Manager, Stone Chin, about tips for getting into the gaming PR industry, the importance of being nice, and the issue of diversity and representation in gaming and entertainment as a whole. Full Link: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/getting-job-gaming-pr-diversity-inclusion-ubisofts-stone-chin-tgf-podcast-ep-008/

In the latest episode of The Game Fanatics podcast, we're joined by two members of the Game Fanatics crew to discuss Batman V Superman, what we liked, and what we hated about the movie. Obvious spoilers ahead. Article Link: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/batman-v-superman-round-table-obvious-spoilers-tgf-podcast-ep-007/ NEWS Turok & Turok 2 coming to Xbox One http://www.thegamefanatics.com/turok-turok-2-coming-xbox-one/ Xbox One Price Drop incoming http://bit.ly/1TglK7L Microsoft is ready for cross play http://www.thegamefanatics.com/microsoft-ready-xbox-one-ps4-cross-play/ PS4 owners can now stream games to PC and Mac...we’ve got the how to: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/set-playstation-4-remote-play-stream-ps4-games-mac-pc/ Subscribe and Rate Us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/tgfitunes Listen to us on Google Play: (coming soon) Listen to us on Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/CYnN Listen to us on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/tgfstitcher Check out the Game Fanatics shirts on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1TdljMp Follow TGF Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tgfpodcast If you’d like to be on the show, or weigh in with your own opinion, send us an email at podcast@thegamefanatics.com, or you can tweet us directly…

Charles is recovering from the flu but went to check out SXSW Film, Interactive, Music, and Gaming. Josh has been playing The Division. We both talk about Daredevil Season 2 (no spoilers) and Batman v Superman (also no spoilers. Relevant Links Batman v Superman Review: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/batman-v-superman-review-bell-cannot-unrung/ ------- Subscribe and Rate Us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/tgfitunes Listen to us on Google Play: (coming soon) Listen to us on Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/CYnN Listen to us on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/tgfstitcher Check out the Game Fanatics shirts on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1TdljMp Follow TGF Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tgfpodcast

Episode 5 of The Game Fanatics Podcast sees Josh and I excited for the release of The Division, but that excitement forces us to ask the question: what makes a good shooter? We talk about our experiences with the premiere and best-selling shooter of all time - the Call of Duty franchise, and compare the CoD games to our favorites - going all the way back to Goldeneye 007 on the Nintendo 64 (and even a game before that). --NEWS -Dead Island Definitive Edition is coming to current gen: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/dead-island-definitive-edition-coming-current-gen/ -Uncharted and Mass Effect delayed, again: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/uncharted-4-mass-effect-andromeda-get-delayed/ -New Mirrors Edge Catalyst trailer: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/take-look-faiths-new-moves-mirrors-edge-catalyst/ -Nintendo has announced a ton of 3DS and Wii games, as well as new Amiibos and more: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/nintendo-direct-round-nintendo-begins/ --OTHER STUFF -We’re looking for contributors and writers at TGF (thegamefanatics.com/staff/join-the-team) -Visit the game fanatics for everything gaming and geek culture (http://thegamefanatics.com) -Subscribe and Rate Us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/tgfitunes -Listen to us on Google Play: (coming soon) -Listen to us on Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/CYnN -Listen to us on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/tgfstitcher -Check out the Game Fanatics shirts on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1TdljMp -Follow TGF Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tgfpodcast

Episode 4 of The Game Fanatics Podcast centers around a discussion on the Assassin's Creed franchise. For the past 6 years, we’ve gotten a new Assassin’s Creed game every fall, and with Ubisoft's announcement to take a year off, what could this mean for the franchise? A few things to note: Assassin's Creed Syndicate was runner up for our pick for Action Game of the Year: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/2016/01/the-game-fanatics-2015-game-of-the-year-awards/ One of our Senior Editors, Myles, reviewed Syndicate and it earned an 8.1: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/2015/10/assassins-creed-syndicate-review-slipping-into-gear/ Charles and his wife had an interesting discussion about the game; they've played Assassin's Creed games together since we started dating. We recorded one of their conversations (thanks for the tips NSA!) about the game, and it's included in this episode. Keep in mind, this was recorded last year. Hope you guys enjoy! --------- Subscribe and Rate Us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/tgfitunes Listen to us on Google Play: (coming soon) Listen to us on Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/CYnN Listen to us on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/tgfstitcher Check out the Game Fanatics shirts on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1TdljMp Follow TGF Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tgfpodcast

It's The Game Fanatics Podcast episode 3! Today we talk extensively about how our nights have been SUCKED up by The Division Beta, and our Far Cry Primal review! ▶️▶️▶️▶️▶️NEWS◀️◀️◀️◀️◀️ ▶️Lupe Fiasco Beat Daigo in SFV http://www.thegamefanatics.com/2016/02/lupe-fiasco-daigo-go-head-head-street-fighter-v-launch-event/ ▶️First batch of DLC for Fallout 4 Announced http://www.thegamefanatics.com/2016/02/bethesda-reveals-fallout-4s-first-batch-dlc/ ▶️Daredevil Season 2 trailer announced! http://www.thegamefanatics.com/2016/02/netflix-releases-trailer-daredevil-season-2-featuring-punisher/ Website link: http://www.thegamefanatics.com/2016/02/the-division-open-beta-thoughts-far-cry-primal-mini-review-tgf-podcast-ep-003/