- 15
- Episodes
- 5
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast
A video game podcast with great guests, and lots of unhinged ranks and Game Awards content.
- Publisher
- westenshelton
- Category
- leisure
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 28 Aug 2025
- Latest episode
- 13 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
13 Oct 2026
Control Resonant, Marvel's Wolverine, Chrono Trigger + Our Top 5 Games We Played in September
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:44 Chrono Trigger 13:45 Control Resonant 23:06 Marvel's Wolverine 36:26 RuneScape: Dragonwilds 47:55 David's Top 4? Of September 57:41 Westen's Top 5 Of September 1:08:33 Andrew's Top 5 Of September Articles and Videos Referenced: Westen's Top 25 Games of All Time https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/05/29/top-25-games-of-all-time/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/05/29/top-25-games-of-all-time/) Chrono Trigger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fl-AylaHY8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fl-AylaHY8) Control Resonant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRxroxfPJ8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRxroxfPJ8) Marvel's Wolverine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJrqHyojaa4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJrqHyojaa4) RuneScape: Dragonwilds http://youtube.com/watch?v=fwhFJUP-dPY (http://youtube.com/watch?v=fwhFJUP-dPY) Orbitals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAaJmrRIQrA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAaJmrRIQrA) Kirby Air Riders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3puFLFDfxE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3puFLFDfxE) Well Dweller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utNkX47o6GM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utNkX47o6GM) No More Room In Hell 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5OK0tIa08s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5OK0tIa08s) Star Wars Zero Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-pQE8dUV_g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-pQE8dUV_g) Westen https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://www.twitch.tv/dsundy (https://www.twitch.tv/dsundy) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Andrew https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social) https://x.com/TheMCMR (https://x.com/TheMCMR)
16 Sept 2026
Mortal Shell 2, Duskfade, Baldur's Gate 2 + Our Top 5 Video Game Franchises Ever
Westen, David, and Andrew welcome Twitch streamer and "the lorehound" Cynetrunner on the show to discuss a whole bunch of games that we have been playing, both older and newer. From there, each of them give their top 5 franchises of all time, and there are a lot of big surprises. Also, Westen gets roasted for paying $50 extra for his Switch 2 for absolutely no reason. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:47 Baldur's Gate 2 7:34 Dead Space 3 17:12 Duskfade 26:30 Fire Emblem: Three Houses 28:26 Killzone Liberation 31:18 Final Fantasy Resonance Demo 35:17 Wardogs Playtest 40:46 Fields of Mistria 43:12 Mortal Shell 2 49:15 Star Wars Zero Company 52:12 Sinking City 2/Moonlighter 2 54:55 Andrew's Top 5 Favorite Franchises 1:08:26 David's Top 5 Favorite Franchises 1:16:47 Westen's Top 5 Favorite Franchises 1:22:08 Cy's Top 5 Favorite Franchises Westen https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://www.twitch.tv/dsundy (https://www.twitch.tv/dsundy) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Andrew https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social) https://x.com/TheMCMR (https://x.com/TheMCMR) Cynet https://bsky.app/profile/cynetrunner.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/cynetrunner.bsky.social) https://www.twitch.tv/cynetrunner (https://www.twitch.tv/cynetrunner) https://x.com/CyNetrunner (https://x.com/CyNetrunner)
25 Aug 2026
Big Walk, Fields of Mistria + Our Top 5 Indies of 2026 So Far with AndresPlays
Westen, David, Andrew, and our special guest Andres discuss our recent experiences with The Big Walk, Fields of Mistria, Mafia: The Old Country DLC, and Rogue Eclipse. From there, in honor of Andres being on, everyone gives their top 5 indie games of 2026 so far. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:56 Big Walk 15:55 Mafia The Old Country DLC and Issues with Singleplayer DLC 30:42 Rogue Eclipse 33:30 Fields of Mistria 45:51 Andres' Top 5 Indies of the Year 1:02:23 Andrew's Top 5 Indies of the Year 1:12:29 David's Top 5 Indies of the Year 1:19:00 Westen's Top 5 Indies of the Year Articles Referenced: Andres talks about Big Walk https://pixelbytegaming.com/big-walk-is-the-perfect-outdoor-experience/ (https://pixelbytegaming.com/big-walk-is-the-perfect-outdoor-experience/) Westen https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Andrew https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social) https://x.com/TheMCMR (https://x.com/TheMCMR) AndresPlays https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social) https://www.twitch.tv/andresplays93 (https://www.twitch.tv/andresplays93) https://andresplays.carrd.co/ (https://andresplays.carrd.co/)
6 Aug 2026
Black Flag Resynced, Deer & Boy, Denshattack + Our Top 5 Games We Played in July
Westen, David, and Andrew give their thoughts on Assassin's Black Flag: Resynced and Deer & Boy. Westen also discusses why he thinks Denshattack! kind of sucks. From there, they give their top 5 games they played in July, which has several big surprises. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:30 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced 18:44 Deer & Boy 27:54 Denshattack! 30:50 David's Top 5 Games July 48:33 Andrew's Top 5 Games July 54:57 Westen's Top 5 Games July Articles and Videos Referenced: Westen Loves Skull and Bones https://bignerdgaming.com/2024/02/08/skull-and-bones-open-beta-impressions-lost-at-sea/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/2024/02/08/skull-and-bones-open-beta-impressions-lost-at-sea/) AC Black Flag Resynced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9EmVkQ5v54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9EmVkQ5v54) Deer & Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7XLv1lMtjI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7XLv1lMtjI) Denshattack! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOL6y8iCHc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOL6y8iCHc) inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdr-mU63OEI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdr-mU63OEI) The Mermaid Mask https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNm7ZoxP22s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNm7ZoxP22s) Westen https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Andrew https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social) https://x.com/TheMCMR (https://x.com/TheMCMR)
15 Jul 2026
Xbox Layoffs, Sony Kills Physical Games + Our Top 5 Most Anticipated Games
Westen, David, and Andrew once again FEARLESSLY dive into the all of the hot button issues that gamers are dealing with right now. With Xbox studio layoffs now more finalized, the crew discusses what the best path forward might be for all of the studios that are now facing new futures. They also discuss Sony ending physical games. Obviously, it's not good news, but are the doomsday predictions for the industry overhyped? Finally, the crew gives their top 5 most anticipated games for the rest of 2026. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:39 Double Fine and Compulsion 17:00 Undead Labs/State of Decay 3 And Ninja Theory/Senua 22:15 Arkane and Blade 28:38 Obsidian and id Software 41:28 Sony Killing Physical Games 1:07:33 Top 5 Anticipated Games for 2026 1:22:11 Outro Articles and Videos Referenced: Westen's 2026 Most Anticipated https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/07/01/my-14-most-anticipated-games-for-the-rest-of-2026/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/07/01/my-14-most-anticipated-games-for-the-rest-of-2026/) Jason Schreier on team retention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PiIggQ3aAo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PiIggQ3aAo) Jason Schreier on physical games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sESfDf0My84&t=1043s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sESfDf0My84&t=1043s) Westen https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Andrew https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social) https://x.com/TheMCMR (https://x.com/TheMCMR)
30 Jun 2026
The Future of Video Games, GTA at $80 + Our Top 5 Games We Played In June
BNG Podcast Episode 9: Westen, David, and Paul from Boss Fights talk about all of the layoffs and price increases that have hit gaming in recent weeks. They discuss where gaming might be going from here. From there, Paul rants about Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, Westen rants about 13 Sentinels, and then everyone gives their top 5 games they played in June. Apologies for the lack of videos this week, our podcast editing software updated and broke bunch of things. Hopefully back to normal next podcast -David Timestamps 1:58 What is wrong with the games industry 16:11 AA Games and Nintendo 21:06 $80 Games, Steam Machine, Xbox Price Increase, Paying for Early Access 33:58 Paul Rants About Final Fantasy Chronicles 37:41 Westen Hates Japanese Game Devs 41:49 Our Top 5 Games of the Months 56:12 Final Fantasy and Lufia 1 vs 2 Articles and Videos Referenced: Hana's amazing article you should read yourself because David did a horrible job talking about it https://www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-gamers-are-we-being-priced-out (https://www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-gamers-are-we-being-priced-out) Jason Schreier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvhmBqRjtBQ&t=14s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvhmBqRjtBQ&t=14s) Video Links: MIO Memories in Orbit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cafPCloPgtc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cafPCloPgtc) Westen https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Paul https://bsky.app/profile/paulwall.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/paulwall.bsky.social) https://bossfights.substack.com/ (https://bossfights.substack.com/)
15 Jun 2026
Overlooked Summer Game Fest Games and Early Game Awards Predictions
Westen, David, and Andrew each give out one big takeaway from Summer Game Fest Week. From there, they have a few early debates centered around the 2026 Game Awards. Finally, they each give their top 5 most overlooked games from Summer Game Fest week. Timestamps: 2:22 Summer Games Fest Takeaways 12:03 GOTY Predictions 24:53 GTA VI and The Game Awards 35:01 September Releases 37:24 New The Game Awards Category? 41:05 Mixtape and TGA 45:02 Darkhorse GOTY Winner? 48:40 Top 5 Overlooked SGF Games Video Links: Mixtape https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQoEd5rnxiQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQoEd5rnxiQ) Control Resonant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRxroxfPJ8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRxroxfPJ8) ReVamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRCAWL2mKMk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRCAWL2mKMk) Toada Brava https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6adtv6q0mqk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6adtv6q0mqk) Arcane Eats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sclG5mUD4g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sclG5mUD4g) Apple Crumble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hStzapj3ono (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hStzapj3ono) Alarial's Blessing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E6Z5b4fAoo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E6Z5b4fAoo) Magicians: The Devil's Deal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8b2Jd-2y54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8b2Jd-2y54) Castlevania: Belmont's Curse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1YYTbciSD8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1YYTbciSD8) Kemuri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWMwRfJj8So (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWMwRfJj8So) End of Abyss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sytee6i3M9E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sytee6i3M9E) Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9gIZwxCm-4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9gIZwxCm-4) Gundam Rogue Orbit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J0_2eMtFQM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J0_2eMtFQM) Threads of Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PzQIM1DMeQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PzQIM1DMeQ) Stuntman Hollywood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7NZpeAmdxk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7NZpeAmdxk) DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations DLC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL_JF1ZNllI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL_JF1ZNllI)
1 Jun 2026
Our Top 5 Games We Played in May + Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and Lego Batman
Westen, David and Andrew break down their thoughts from Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and Lego Batman. From there, they each give the top 5 games they played in May, and argue about Kingdom Hearts and KCD2 for fun. Timestamps: 1:33 Forza Horizon 6 18:25 007 First Light 39:02 Lego Batman 41:50 David's Top 5 55:45 Andrew's Top 5 1:05:19 Westen's Top 5 Articles Referenced: David's Way Too Early Predictions: https://medium.com/@dsundy/the-way-way-way-too-early-2026-game-of-the-year-award-nominee-predictions-a565bde52b41 (https://medium.com/@dsundy/the-way-way-way-too-early-2026-game-of-the-year-award-nominee-predictions-a565bde52b41) Westen's Way Too Early Predictions: https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/17/my-way-way-too-early-2026-game-awards-nominee-predictions/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/17/my-way-way-too-early-2026-game-awards-nominee-predictions/) Westen's Replaced Review: https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/05/22/replaced-game-review-2026/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/05/22/replaced-game-review-2026/) Terrible James Bond Take: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/hear-me-out-what-if-james-bond-just-shouldnt-be-in-videogames/ (https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/hear-me-out-what-if-james-bond-just-shouldnt-be-in-videogames/) Westen: https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David: https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Andrew: https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social) https://x.com/TheMCMR (https://x.com/TheMCMR)
18 May 2026
The Epic Return of the Big Nerd Gaming Podcast
The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast makes its EPIC return with a new look and a new crew. Westen starts off by introducing the new permanent crew of the show, Andrew and David. From there, the guys talk about Mixtape, MOUSE: PI For Hire, Vampire Crawlers, Replaced and Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Librarian. They also rank their top 5 games from the 2020s that will age the worst. 0:00 Intro 06:22 Mixtape 26:00 MOUSE P.I. For Hire 33:55 Vampire Crawlers 44:30 REPLACED 49:45 Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! 55:28 Games of the 2020s That Will Age the Worst Video Links: Mixtape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQoEd5rnxiQ MOUSE P.I. For Hire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5aA150iHkw Vampire Crawlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mfFLQL3lVk&t=1s REPLACED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YheMqHoeHVc Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh81e2oVZbM Articles Referenced: https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/05/08/indie-gaming-roundup-mouse-pi-for-hire-vampire-crawlers-and-tombwater/ https://bignerdgaming.com/2026/05/05/the-top-10-games-of-the-2020s-that-will-age-the-worst/ Westen: https://bignerdgaming.com/ (https://bignerdgaming.com/) https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/bignerdgaming.bsky.social) https://x.com/BigNerdGaming (https://x.com/BigNerdGaming) https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming (https://www.threads.com/@bignerdgaming) https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Big-Nerd-Gaming/61555495498714/) David: https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/dsundy.bsky.social) https://x.com/david_dsundy (https://x.com/david_dsundy) Andrew: https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/themcmr.bsky.social) https://x.com/TheMCMR (https://x.com/TheMCMR)
14 Jan 2026
BigNerdGaming (And Friends) Top 10 Games of 2025: Episode 5
Westen and Jordan from CognitiveClips go through the official "BigNerdGaming and Friends" top 10 games of 2025. Which is actually over 20 games, but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out how that happened. #10: 5:00 #9: 16:39 #8: 22:03 #7: 29:56 #6: 35:33 #5: 40:05 #4: 41:52 #3: 43:17 #2: 46:40 #1: 52:45 Please check out Jordan's Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKAFMcJ-yD28lJc1bH_vlQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKAFMcJ-yD28lJc1bH_vlQ) Special thanks to Michaela for helping to compile these ranks so that they could be a surprise for me. You can check out her blog at https://www.deargamers.net/ (https://www.deargamers.net/)
3 Dec 2025
Our Top 5 Overlooked Video Games This Year: Episode 4
Westen and Chike from Bassicfun discuss their top 5 most overlooked video games from 2025. 6:30 - Discussions of the games we are currently playing. Kingdom of Night, Ball x Pit, Outer Worlds 2, and Silent Hill f are discussed. 25:00 - Our top 5 most overlooked games this year, plus some honorable mentions. You can check out Chike's awesome YouTube page which focuses on indie games at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/@bassicfun78 (https://www.youtube.com/@bassicfun78) Also, be sure to check out www.bignerdgaming.com (http://www.bignerdgaming.com) all month for tons of other end of year lists and coverage.
5 Nov 2025
Full Game Awards Nomination Predictions- Episode 3
Westen (from Big Nerd Gaming) and Michaela (from DearGamers) go category by category and predict the nominees for every major Game Awards category. No one else is brave enough to do this! Game of the Year 6:00 Best Game Direction: 11:50 Best Narrative: 14:54 Best Art Direction: 21:50 Best Score and Music: 25:30 Best Audio Design: 32:00 Best Performance: 37:10 Best Independent Game: 48:50 Best Action Game: 56:37 Best Action Adventure Game: 1:03:12 Best RPG: 1:11:28 Best Family Game: 1:21:50 Best Sim/Strategy: 1:25:59 Best Multiplayer: 1:29:30 Best Accessibility: 1:34:53 Wrap Up: 1:41:00 Make sure to check out www,deargamers.net for more great content from Michaela and Jason. Also, keep an eye on www.bignerdgaming.com later this week for Westen's final predictions for all of these categories.
8 Oct 2025
Episode 2: Our Top 5 Final Fantasy Games
WARNING: This episode contains major Final Fantasy spoilers across the series (blame Paul). On episode 2, Westen and Paul from Boss Fights discuss what they are playing right now, and then rank their top 5 Final Fantasy games. 0:00- Introduction To Paul 3:00- Thoughts on "Trails in the Sky First Chapter", "Hollow Knight: Silksong", and "Hades 2" 15:00 Our Top 5 Final Fantasy games. Including one dishonorable mention and two honorable mentions. You can find Paul on Substack: https://bossfights.substack.com/ Also, Westen was recently on the Stage Select Podcast. You can check out that episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tF5moO9IWx7X1K2pqkZ5m?si=cTLKEyovQMW7WOSRrTJHEw
10 Sept 2025
Episode 1: Our Biggest Disagreements With Game Critics In 2025
Westen and our special guest AndresPlays discuss the games we are currently playing, going into Hollow Knight Silksong, Quartet, and Lost Soul Aside. From there, they go into their six biggest disagreements with game critics so far this year. With 3 positive disagreements, and 3 negative disagreements. Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video! You can find Andres in a bunch of different places! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndresPlays93 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andresplays93 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social
28 Aug 2025
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