Rusty and Ryan share their passion and love for video games, film, and TV. Each week they talk about the games they have been playing recently, delve into regular segments like Console/Handheld Retrospectives, listen to video game music and share nostalgic stories, or react to game news. Expect the banter you'd anticipate from two brothers (in-law), stay for the laughs, and hopefully you have some fun along the way. Consider joining the Discord community at the link in the show notes!
In the 166th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryanreturn after a year-long hiatus! Rusty shares about life as a dad and his trip to New Zealand, and Ryan shares about his renewed (continued?) love for RuneScape. The guys are back in full swing. Games Recently Played include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon Age: The Veilgard, and Final Fantasy XVI. Finally, the Gents share their Top 10 Games of 2024. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – Opening Remarks
4:07 – Life as a Dad
14:00 – Games Ryan’s Been Playing
19:42 – Meeting Veronica Taylor
24:15 – More Games Ryan's Been Playing
46:22 - Games Rusty’s Been Playing
1:11:34 – Top 10 Games of 2024
2:25:48 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Submit Podcast Questions Here –Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com)
7 Jan 2024
Episode 165: Community Favorite Games of 2023
In the 165th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan return
for their Annual Otaku Bros Community GOTY Special. Now Playing includes Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Final Bar Line, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. To close out the show, Rusty reads 13 listener emails where folks share their picks for the Otaku Bros GOTY categories. Enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 5:54 – Opening Remarks
5:55 – 10:02 – What’s on Your iPod
10:03 – 15:30 – Co-Op Games with Lauren
15:31 – 25:22 – Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Impressions
25:23 – 42:48 – Rusty Plays Sekiro (again) + Final Bar Line
42:49 – 1:01:08 – Ryan Plays Final Fantasy VII Remake
1:01:09 – 1:12:06 – Our 7 Award Category Picks
1:12:07 – 2:59:48 – Community GOTY Emails
2:59:59 – 3:12:49 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com)
24 Dec 2023
Episode 164: Our Favorite Games of 2023
In the historically long 164th episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty welcomes Ryan back to the show for the annual Game of the Year Special! After an hour of the Gents catching up, debriefing the Game Awards, and a short ‘Games They’re Playing’ segment, it’s all GOTY talk. Stats, Honorable Mentions, a heated Trophy vs. RuneScape discussion, and their Top 10 Games of the Year! It’s a wild ride, so buckle up and please enjoy!
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 6:30 – Opening Remarks
6:31 – 28:46 – Ryan Bought a Series X + GamePass Talk
28:47 – 1:05:04 – Game Awards Debrief
1:05:05 – 1:14:49 – Games Recently Played
1:14:50 – 2:22:10 – GOTY Stats + Honorable Mentions
2:22:11 – 4:33:10 – Top 10 Games of the Year
4:33:11 – 4:38:52 – Closing Remarks
Otaku Brothers Links:
Discord – https://discord.gg/E4hv4de
Otaku Brothers Twitter – https://twitter.com/Otaku_Bros_Pod
Rusty's Twitter – https://twitter.com/relewis2011
Ryan's Twitter – https://twitter.com/DarthCole72
Submit Podcast Questions Here – Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:Otakubrotherspodcast@gmail.com)
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