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Game Awards Extravaganza & The Veilguard Review You Have Been Asking For!!
Join us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard.
Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holiday season. From indie gems to AAA blockbusters, here's everything you need to know: Slay the Spire 2, Helldivers 2, Metaphor, and so much more. Don’t miss out!
00:00 Welcome to the Grown Up Gaming Podcast 2025
00:36 Introducing the Gang01:13 Movie Marathons and Mob Films
02:27 Episode Overview and Game Awards
02:56 Sock Beer Tradition and Dragon Age Review
04:11 Games at a Glance: Steam Sales and Backlogs
06:48 The Witcher 3 and Gaming Strategies
10:23 Indie Love: Mini Shoot Adventures
14:36 Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive
22:38 Dead Island 2 and Other Games
34:57 Introduction to Infinity Nikki
35:55 Gameplay Mechanics and Features
37:12 Daily Activities and Customization
42:03 Gacha Game Explanation
49:11 Dragon Age Veilguard Review
50:20 Controversies and Criticisms
55:11 Gameplay and Mechanics Analysis
01:16:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings
01:18:01 The Disappointment of Dragon Age
01:18:31 Objective and Angry Gamer Scores
01:19:46 Mixed Feelings on Gameplay
01:20:46 Character Development in RPGs
01:21:52 Metacritic Scores and Wokeness
01:24:52 Expectations vs Reality
01:25:30 Final Thoughts on Dragon Age
01:26:53 2024 Game Awards Introduction
01:28:37 Most Anticipated Games
01:30:34 Best Multiplayer Game
01:31:30 Best Adaptation and Other Categories
01:34:42 Best RPG and Action Adventure
01:38:21 Best Action and Mobile Games
01:40:41 Best Indie and Ongoing Games
01:43:00 Innovation and Accessibility
01:44:29 Best Audio and Music
01:46:37 Best Art Direction and Narrative
01:48:14 Best Game Direction
01:49:57 Game of the Year 2024
01:52:32 Astro Bot: A Joyful Experience
01:54:03 Game of the Year Debate
01:57:17 Final Fantasy 7 and Replayability
02:00:57 Top 5 Game Announcements
02:02:34 Slay the Spire 2 and Indie Games
02:04:05 Dying Light and Zombie Games
02:09:38 Anticipation for Borderlands 4
02:16:14 Naughty Dog's New Game: Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet
02:21:10 Witcher 4: Medieval Fantasy Returns
02:25:02 Ninja Gaiden Metroidvania and Honorable Mentions
02:27:14 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
14 Mar 2025
2025 Game Awards Extravaganza & The Veilguard Review You Have Been Asking For!!
Game Awards 2024 Breakdown & Dragon Age Veilguard Review | Grown Up Gaming PodcastJoin us on the first episode of 2025 as we dive into the Game Awards 2024 highlights and announcements! We break down the big winners, discuss our top five most anticipated reveals, and provide an in-depth review of Dragon Age Veilguard. Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing and watching over the holiday season. From indie gems to AAA blockbusters, here's everything you need to know: Slay the Spire 2, Helldivers 2, Metaphor, and so much more. Don’t miss out!00:00 Welcome to the Grown Up Gaming Podcast 202500:36 Introducing the Gang01:13 Movie Marathons and Mob Films02:27 Episode Overview and Game Awards02:56 Sock Beer Tradition and Dragon Age Review04:11 Games at a Glance: Steam Sales and Backlogs06:48 The Witcher 3 and Gaming Strategies10:23 Indie Love: Mini Shoot Adventures14:36 Path of Exile 2: A Deep Dive22:38 Dead Island 2 and Other Games34:57 Introduction to Infinity Nikki35:55 Gameplay Mechanics and Features37:12 Daily Activities and Customization42:03 Gacha Game Explanation49:11 Dragon Age Veilguard Review50:20 Controversies and Criticisms55:11 Gameplay and Mechanics Analysis01:16:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:18:01 The Disappointment of Dragon Age01:18:31 Objective and Angry Gamer Scores01:19:46 Mixed Feelings on Gameplay01:20:46 Character Development in RPGs01:21:52 Metacritic Scores and Wokeness01:24:52 Expectations vs Reality01:25:30 Final Thoughts on Dragon Age01:26:53 2024 Game Awards Introduction01:28:37 Most Anticipated Games01:30:34 Best Multiplayer Game01:31:30 Best Adaptation and Other Categories01:34:42 Best RPG and Action Adventure01:38:21 Best Action and Mobile Games01:40:41 Best Indie and Ongoing Games01:43:00 Innovation and Accessibility01:44:29 Best Audio and Music01:46:37 Best Art Direction and Narrative01:48:14 Best Game Direction01:49:57 Game of the Year 202401:52:32 Astro Bot: A Joyful Experience01:54:03 Game of the Year Debate01:57:17 Final Fantasy 7 and Replayability02:00:57 Top 5 Game Announcements02:02:34 Slay the Spire 2 and Indie Games02:04:05 Dying Light and Zombie Games02:09:38 Anticipation for Borderlands 402:16:14 Naughty Dog's New Game: Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet02:21:10 Witcher 4: Medieval Fantasy Returns02:25:02 Ninja Gaiden Metroidvania and Honorable Mentions02:27:14 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
30 Nov 2024
FF7:Rebirth, Crypt Custodian, Magic The Gather & a Beer Sock Bet!
Gaming experts discuss the latest developments in Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Magic The Gathering, and other popular games, sharing insights on what's next in the gaming industry.
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