Finish The Fight: A Gaming Podcast (Finish The Fight: A Gaming Podcast)
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| 01 Oct 2021 | Ep. 36 Crash Bandicoot | 01:17:38 | |
Alex and Derek take a look at Naughty Dog's first Sony PlayStation title, Crash Bandicoot. Originally thought of as "Sonic's Ass Game", Crash Bandicoot changed up the platformer genre by taking those side scrolling ideas and taking them to the realm of 3D. What are your thoughts on the Crash Bandicoot series? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows, D&D sessions, gaming servers and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - ClimbingSpork - Dust Storm - FakeParrot333 - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Keller Kain - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Trace - William Krull | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Ep. 69 Kingdom Hearts | 01:20:42 | |
This week, we dive into the game that gave us one of the most iconic video game weapons of all time: the Keyblade! Hop aboard the Gummi Ship as we travel through the Disneyverse in the PS2 classic, Kingdom Hearts. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | Ep. 76 Grand Theft Auto V | 01:09:09 | |
Its been nearly ten years since GTA V was released, and its online player base is still going strong. This week, Alex and Derek discuss this three-protagonist classic, how Rockstar's experience creating GTA IV influenced V, and their changing philosophies on gaming releases.
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| 09 Feb 2024 | Bonus Episode - Date Night Games | 00:25:21 | |
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you might be looking to have a cozy night of gaming with your significant other. Alex and Derek talk about their do's and don'ts for a successful gaming date night. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 07 May 2021 | Podcast Updates - Meet the Host, Derek | 00:22:27 | |
Meet Finish The Fight's newest host, Derek! Come say hi and learn about Derek and Alex's 20 year history and their love of games growing up together. | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Ep. 62 Katamari Damacy | 00:57:59 | |
Naaaa! Na na na na na na - Katamari Damacy! Armed with a theme song that is likely to get stuck in your head until you become a star, Katamari Damacy rolled its way into our hearts with its laid-back, quirky fun. We took that same energy for this episode and now, this bio. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Ep. 64 LittleBigPlanet | 01:13:37 | |
Back to your previously scheduled programming! Alex and Derek return this week to discuss another mascot for the Sony Playstation with Sackboy in LittleBigPlanet! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 11 Mar 2022 | Ep. 42 Overwatch | 02:14:29 | |
Alex and Derek delve into the Omnic Crisis! This week, we battle the test of time in an extra chonky episode that talks a lot about Overwatch and it's impact on gaming and e-sports. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Ep. 92 Dead by Daylight | 00:45:44 | |
Join us this week as we discuss the horror asymmetrical multiplayer game, Dead by Daylight! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | Bonus Episode: Papers, Please | 00:37:41 | |
Alex and Derek discuss the "people" simulation game, Papers, Please. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | Ep. 44 Among Us | 01:17:42 | |
Among Us! Where it's cool to call your friends out on their sus-ness. This week Alex and Derek discuss the game that took over during the initial stages of the pandemic and created really cool phrases like sussy baka that we are definitely not too old to use. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Ep. 95 Sonic Adventure 2 | 00:48:09 | |
The followup to Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2 allowed us to see things from the bad guy's point of view and introduced one of the coolest anti-heroes in gaming, Shadow the Hedgehog! Join us for some Chao-tastic shenanigans as we discuss this Dreamcast hit and Gamecube staple. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Bonus Episode - Firewatch | 00:29:44 | |
Fall is here and we're back spending some time in the forest uncovering some conspiracies in the award-winning indie title: Firewatch! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 22 Oct 2021 | Ep. 39 Dead Space | 01:11:11 | |
This week, Alex and Derek start off Spooktober by braving the depths of human space and coming face to face with the reality of insanity in EA's Dead Space! Following the adventure of engineer Isaac Clarke, EA and crew used expert writing and creative sound design as the cornerstones of this 3rd person horror shooter to push the boundary on the creepiness level of the game for the player.
Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247
PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows, D&D sessions, gaming servers and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight
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MERCH STORES
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Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk
Follow us on:
Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast
Twitter: @FTFGamecast
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Shout outs to our amazing Patrons!
- Brandon Reshetar
- ClimbingSpork
- Dust Storm
- FakeParrot333
- Grant Dillon
- Harvey Chong
- Herby Spicy
- Jamie Sneed
- Jonas
- JWLS
- Keller Kain
- Li Tom-Jon
- McChief
- McCrae Austin
- Mega
- Mister Chofe
- mr1898
- MrT00t
- Nick Heimann
- Pixel Phreaks
- QuantumEasy
- Richard Scanland
- Sky The Bear
- Snide TBIRD
- Taqtix
- thatLIgamerguy
- Trace
- William Krull
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| 09 Sep 2022 | Ep. 55 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | 01:34:45 | |
Hey you, you're finally awake - and just in time to listen to our coverage on possibly the most ported game of all time - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim! This episode we discuss the development process of one of the most beloved games of the last decade, its impact on the industry and the modding community, and the genre as a whole. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | Ep. 93 Grim Fandango | 01:05:51 | |
What happens in the great beyond? What if its just as monotonous as day-to-day life can be? In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss a point-and-click adventure inspired by those questions, the Noir genre, and the Day of the Dead in a 90's classic: Grim Fandango Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | Ep. 43 Sonic the Hedgehog | 01:09:35 | |
Chili Dogs and SpaghettiOs - a staple of the 90's diet! Only, of course, if it had everyone's favorite blue hedgehog somewhere on the packaging! This week, Alex and Derek discuss a video game legend and a cultural phenomenon that was designed to compete with Nintendo's #1 plumber, but eventually became much more...as long as you could make it out of Green Hill Zone. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | Ep. 73 Fortnite | 01:49:36 | |
This week, Alex and Derek discuss the game that has seemingly entered into all facets of pop-culture: Fortnite! Your favorite twitch streamers are playing it, your favorite athletes are stealing its dances, your favorite artists are giving virtual concerts in it, and maybe even your favorite movies are playing in it. Dread it, run from it, Fortnite is here to stay. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Ep. 61 Sonic Adventure | 01:23:01 | |
Gotta go fast! This week we speed through Sonic's first foray into the 3rd dimension in the Dreamcast classic: Sonic Adventure! Sega's Sonic Team took their spiky blue flagship and turned it into the blueprint (see what I did there?) for future story-driven Sonic games. Grab a chili dog and come chill with us as we discuss the changes needed to make Sonic work in 3D, the reasons behind adding characters like Gamma, Big, the Chao, and even how Central America influenced some of Sonic Adventure's level design Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | Ep. 78 Diablo | 00:58:51 | |
Alex and Derek discuss the critically acclaimed Diablo! What started as a company working on ports eventually became Blizzard. Listen in on the story of how accounting scandals - then a few mergers and acquisitions - eventually resulted in the Diablo franchise.
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Twitter: @FTFGameCast
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| 01 Mar 2024 | Ep. 90 Ark: Survival Evolved | 00:55:34 | |
Howdy! This week we're taming dinos like futuristic cowboys and yeehawin' about a game that started with a lot of developer controversy and has been hit or miss in how it was received, but hey, dinosaurs. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | Ep. 75 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 01:10:58 | |
Frequently cited as one of the greatest video games of all-time, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has had long-running mainstream success with some additional sales help directly tied to the Netflix series. Join us we cover CD Projekt Red’s origin as a couple of bootleggers turned localizers and eventually a full-blown AAA developer.
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Twitter: @FTFGameCast
Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast
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| 28 May 2021 | Ep. 19 Borderlands | 01:11:54 | |
Alex and Derek play the granddaddy of all looter shooters, Borderlands. What was once a drab grey and brown landscape became the colorful and humorous game we see today all in a short amount of time as the team scrambled to create a game that could stand out in the era of FPS games. Have you played Borderlands and why is it your favorite game series out there? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Alex Jarper - Big PapaSemechki - Brandon Reshetar - Cameron Collier - ClimbingSpork - Cowyn Fong-Feliciano - Dust Storm - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Tom Goulding - TUNA0317 - William Krull | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | Bonus Episode - Ranking Nintendo Franchises | 01:01:51 | |
Alex and Derek rank popular Nintendo franchises in this bonus episode Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Ep. 81 Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | 00:38:20 | |
Back again with a turn-based RPG in the game that launched the Fire Emblem franchise: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. This Japanese exclusive introduced Marth as the series' first protagonist, while setting out to introduce more story-elements to video games. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Bonus Episode - Viewtiful Joe | 00:29:01 | |
Life is Viewtiful! This week we're delivering a bite-sized episode on the side-scrolling classic, Viewtiful Joe.
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| 17 Sep 2021 | Ep. 34 Half-Life | 01:23:24 | |
Alex and Derek step into the shoes of the G-Man's employee of the month - Gordon Freeman. Who would've thought a first day could be so exciting? We've got some friendly coworkers, a nice, professional lab, and...another dimension? Things that want to kill us? At least we have this crowbar! Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows, DnD sessions, gaming servers and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - ClimbingSpork - Dust Storm - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Keller Kain - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Trace - William Krull | |||
| 30 Dec 2022 | Ep. 63 GoldenEye 007 | 01:10:21 | |
The name's Bond...James Bond. We're wrapping up 2022 with everyone's favourite N64 shooter: GoldenEye 007! This game came in and left the FPS genre on consoles shaken, not stirred, and permanently changed shooting multiplayer modes by introducing gaming elements that can still be found in modern titles. We hope you enjoy and we'll see you all in 2023! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 25 Feb 2022 | Ep. 41 Stardew Valley | 01:24:14 | |
Has “the man” got you down? Us too! In this episode, Alex and Derek have enough of Joja’s corporate culture and travel out to grandpa’s getaway in Pelican Town! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 20 May 2022 | Ep. 47 Donkey Kong Country | 01:27:44 | |
HE'S THE LEADER OF THE BUNCH, YOU KNOW HIM WELL This week Alex and Derek discuss another reimagined Nintendo character in one of their most iconic side-scrolling platformers - Donkey Kong Country! A result of banana blitzkrieg marketing, Donkey Kong Country found success through its intense marketing campaign that showcased great graphics on a system not otherwise known for it. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | Ep. 88 Myst | 00:57:59 | |
Starting off 2024 with a bang and discussing one of the most influential games of all time and still being ported to this day: Myst! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Ep. 82 Dead Cells | 00:39:20 | |
This week, Alex and Derek discuss a game with a difficulty that has been described as "callous," even being likened to the Dark Souls series. Join us as we discuss the acclaimed Metroidvania title, Dead Cells. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 15 Oct 2021 | Ep. 38 League of Legends | 01:22:18 | |
Welcome to the Jungle, the Champions have the fun and games! This week Alex and Derek dive into the ongoing, revolutionary title in professional gaming and the critical step toward the modern MOBA - League of Legends! Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows, D&D sessions, gaming servers and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagami... Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - ClimbingSpork - Dust Storm - FakeParrot333 - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Keller Kain - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Trace - William Krull | |||
| 12 Aug 2022 | Ep. 53 Super Mario Galaxy | 01:14:01 | |
This week Alex and Derek travel the stars in the Wii Classic - Super Mario Galaxy! Join us as we once again collect Power Stars to prevent the tyrant Bowser from taking over the galaxy with a little help from little brothers everywhere Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Ep. 59 L.A. Noire | 01:26:47 | |
It's 1940's Los Angeles and morphine is running rampant, the streets need cleaned up, and who better than the prodigy/war-hero/boy-scout/nerd Cole Phelps? Mystery! Intrigue! Noire! Empty Bottles! Join us as we discuss Rockstar and Team Bondi's L.A. Noire - an innovative game with a unique use of facial recognition that has influenced many games that followed. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | Ep. 85 Infamous | 00:58:01 | |
Inspired by superhero tropes, Infamous aspired to let the player choose what kind of person they'd be if they suddenly received superpowers. While this game received positive reviews, it was also released to market facing many competing titles with similar playstyles. Join us as we discuss what made Infamous unique and how some of that may have been overlooked upon release. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Ep. 66 Minecraft | 01:30:08 | |
We laughed, we cried, we mined! This week Alex and Derek discuss *the* best selling video game of all time: Minecraft. How have we not already talked about the best selling video game of all time, you ask? I don't know! So we did. Editor's Note: Some technical difficulties were experienced in the recording of this episode Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 25 Jun 2021 | Ep. 23 Gears of War | 01:31:07 | |
Alex and Derek revisit an Xbox classic and save the day from the Locust in Epic Games' Gears of War! What do you want to see from a new Gears of War game?
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PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight
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Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk
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Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast
Shout outs to our amazing Patrons!
- Big PapaSemechki
- Brandon Christian
- Brandon Reshetar
- Cameron Collier
- ClimbingSpork
- Cowyn Fong-Feliciano
- Dust Storm
- Grant Dillon
- Harvey Chong
- Herby Spicy
- Jamie Sneed
- Jonas
- JWLS
- Li Tom-Jon
- McChief
- McCrae Austin
- Mega
- Mister Chofe
- mr1898
- MrT00t
- Nick Heimann
- Pixel Phreaks
- QuantumEasy
- Richard Scanland
- Sky The Bear
- Snide TBIRD
- Taqtix
- thatLIgamerguy
- Tom Goulding
- TUNA0317
- William Krull
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| 11 Jun 2021 | Ep. 21 Animal Crossing | 01:19:51 | |
Alex and Derek start out on their own and acquire copious amounts of debt in the GameCube classic, Animal Crossing. Learn what started out as a social communication game turned dungeon crawler turned town simulator and turned the lovable game we know today.
Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70
PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight
PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore
MERCH STORES
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Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk
Follow us on:
Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast
Twitter: @FTFGamecast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast
Shout outs to our amazing Patrons!
- Big PapaSemechki
- Brandon Reshetar
- Cameron Collier
- ClimbingSpork
- Cowyn Fong-Feliciano
- Dust Storm
- Grant Dillon
- Harvey Chong
- Herby Spicy
- Jamie Sneed
- Jonas
- JWLS
- Li Tom-Jon
- McChief
- McCrae Austin
- Mega
- Mister Chofe
- mr1898
- MrT00t
- Nick Heimann
- Pixel Phreaks
- QuantumEasy
- Richard Scanland
- Sky The Bear
- Snide TBIRD
- Taqtix
- thatLIgamerguy
- Tom Goulding
- TUNA0317
- William Krull
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| 22 Jun 2024 | Ep. 98 Metal Gear Solid | 01:01:30 | |
In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss the game that propelled a struggling franchise into a household name in Metal Gear Solid Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight
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| 16 Jul 2021 | Ep. 26 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword | 01:28:07 | |
Alex and Derek travel to the skies in one of Derek's favorite games of all time, Skyward Sword! With a game so focused on motion controls, there was once a point in development where there were none! Are you planning on picking up the Switch version of the game? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - Cameron Collier - ClimbingSpork - Cowyn Fong-Feliciano - Dust Storm - Fiirkan - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Tom Goulding - TUNA0317 - William Krull | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Ep. 80 Shadow of the Colossus | 01:17:00 | |
Video games as an art form is a perspective that has gained traction as the industry has grown, but Shadow of the Colossus was a title that delivered on that concept in ways the industry hadn't seen. SOTC's design was so impactful, that even artists within other mediums have cited it as an influence, and titles that once influenced Shadow of the Colossus have now cited this game as an influence in their subsequent releases. Join us as we discuss the attention to detail that resulted in a unique artistic masterpiece with staying power spanning three generations of Sony consoles. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 13 Aug 2021 | Ep. 30 No Man's Sky | 01:55:22 | |
Alex and Derek explore the stars in one of gaming's greatest comback stories, No Man's Sky! Learn all about the amazing universe that Hello Games has created over these last fives years as we await the latest expansion from the team! - Keller Kain - Kevin Benson - McChief | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | Ep. 54 Duke Nukem Forever | 01:09:13 | |
"Now you see me, now you're dead." "My boot, your face, the perfect couple." Ah, Duke Nukem, a man of many phrases. Join us as we discuss the extended development cycle that resulted in over a decade of work before the release of Duke Nukem Forever. This podcast is here and ready to chew bubble gum, and we're all out of bubble gum. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | Bonus Episode: Are Video Games Art? | 00:35:31 | |
For this bonus episode, Alex and Derek discuss video games as an art form and some of that viewpoint's critics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | Ep. 40 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 01:25:38 | |
Still back! In the first full length episode of their return, Alex and Derek discuss 2017's breath of fresh air: Breath of the Wild! Nintendo broke from the series' typically rigid and lengthy puzzle designs and instead gave fans a game where they had the freedom to complete their quests in just about any way they desired. Alongside a new battle mechanic and added RPG elements, Finish the Fight takes a closer look at what this game meant for the launch of the Nintendo Switch and the lore of the Zelda franchise. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 08 Oct 2021 | Ep. 37 Fallout 3 | 01:39:28 | |
Alex and Derek wander the wasteland in their quest to find their dad, Qui-Gon Jinn, in Bethesda's post apocalyptic Fallout 3! Originally titled, Van Buren, the game switched hands several times before finally being bought by Bethesda who decided to take the game from the 2D space of the first two games, to the 3D realm. | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | Ep. 22 Age of Empires | 01:05:38 | |
Alex and Derek build their empire in the classic Ensemble Studios game, Age of Empires. Who cannot wait for the latest iteration of the Empire series?
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| 21 Apr 2023 | Bonus Episode - Why Are Simulation Games So Damn Good? | 00:31:00 | |
We're talking simulation games! Going all the way back to the SimCity and Sims era to the modern versions of simulation games. Plus, our dream simulation games, and if non-simulation games should include more simulator elements? What do you think?
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| 24 May 2024 | Ep. 96 Joust | 00:43:39 | |
Have you yearned for the days of medieval combat? Maybe you'd like to go back even further to the days of the dinosaurs? Why not both? In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss the highly influential arcade game, Joust, where knights joust atop birds and pterodactyls. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | Ep. 100 Mr. Nutz | 00:42:51 | |
OUR FINAL EPISODE! We make good on a promise from many episodes ago and cover Mr. Nutz for our 100th and final Gaming Podcast episode, as well as reflect on our time creating Finish the Fight. Thank you for all the support!
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| 12 May 2023 | Ep. 71 Rock Band | 01:21:55 | |
Sorry about the noise, Mom, but the band is going be playing some gigs, all from the comfort of your basement! This week we cover Rock Band, the spiritual successor and competitor to Guitar Hero, which expanded from a guitar-centric focus and transformed what was a solo career into a four-piece band. Join us as we discuss what led to Rock Band's creation, some of the legal battles along the way, as well as some commentary on how this game was viewed by music industry professionals. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Ep. 97 Baldur's Gate | 00:48:37 | |
This week Alex and Derek take it back to a game that revolutionized the RPG gaming genre: Baldur's Gate! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight
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| 17 Jun 2022 | Ep. 49 Metro 2033 | 01:10:22 | |
This week Alex and Derek venture down into the very scary (Derek's words) tunnels of a post-apocalyptic Moscow to hide from the Dark Ones, a mysterious group of mutants that are the result of nuclear war! So, what's their deal? Are they cool or nah? My heart says nah, but maybe... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 24 Sep 2021 | Ep. 35 Undertale | 01:13:13 | |
Alex and Derek explore the crazy mind of Toby Fox and his wonderfully creative world in Undertale! Flipping the expectation of a turn based combat system, Undertale became a huge influence for so many people who grew up with this simple game that told a story that no one thought they needed but those who love it have fully embraced. Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows, DnD sessions, gaming servers and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - ClimbingSpork - Dust Storm - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Keller Kain - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Trace - William Krull | |||
| 16 Feb 2024 | Ep. 89 Resident Evil 4 | 01:02:01 | |
Back this week with another GOAT in Resident Evil 4! A game that sparked controversy within its development team, Resident Evil 4 reinvented the series and changed gaming’s 3rd person perspective forever. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 23 Sep 2022 | Ep. 56 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | 01:28:16 | |
Hold up! *Presses A* Before you go out into the world there are some things you might like to know. *Presses A* You're a child version of our classic hero and you're once again trying to collect the triforce. *Presses A* You may not know it, but you're also about to skip seven years ahead so that you're capable of fighting Ganondorf without actually going through seven years of gameplay. *Presses A* Would you like me to repeat this information? *Presses A* Hold up! Before you go out into the world -- Alright we get the point Kaepora Gaebora. This week we cover a game that tops a lot of lists on the greatest of all-time video games. Join us as we discuss The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Hey, Ocarina! (Yes, that's a Macarena joke). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | Ep. 57 Alien: Isolation | 01:18:58 | |
Spooktober is here and we're coming at you like an alien creature on a somewhat functioning space station! This week, we're covering Creative Assembly's Alien: Isolation. Join us as we discuss how a startup originally focused on real-time strategy games shifted to create a great thriller with some help from the original "Alien" production team. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 21 May 2021 | Ep. 18 Brütal Legend | 01:20:06 | |
Alex and Derek bust out a tasty guitar riff while headbanging alone to the Double Fine heavy metal game, Brutal Legend. Learn about Tim Schafer's decade long passion project come to life with the likes of Jack Black, Ozzy Osbourne, and more! Have you had the chance to play Brutal Legend? What is your opinion on the switch in gameplay? | |||
| 02 Jul 2021 | Ep. 24 Plants vs. Zombies | 00:54:43 | |
Alex and Derek travel to the backyard to chat about PopCap's classic, Plants vs. Zombies. Who knew that PvZ was inspired by Warcraft III? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Big PapaSemechk - Brandon Christian - Brandon Reshetar - Cameron Collier - ClimbingSpork - Cowyn Fong-Feliciano - Dust Storm - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Tom Goulding - TUNA0317 - William Krull | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Ep. 68 Tetris | 01:04:01 | |
The forecast is in, and its cloudy with a chance of tetrominos! This week we’re discussing one of the most infamous distraction games of all time: Tetris. While a simple block game was falling on computer screens, a very complicated battle for the licensing rights was happening behind the scenes. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Ep. 77 Resident Evil | 00:52:30 | |
Zombies, Zombies, Zombies! Resident Evil is widely credited with re-invigorating the zombie genre and its subsequent revitalization in pop culture. Join Alex and Derek as they discuss this game's development, multiple versions, and greater influence.
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| 06 May 2022 | Ep. 46 Super Mario Bros. | 01:35:15 | |
Mushroom people, turtle monsters - what else did you expect to find when you fell down that pipe? In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss the game that shaped a company: Super Mario Bros. This episode made better by a generous use of the word "Super." I've said it enough times to question if it's even a word anymore. Super? Super. Supper? No - that's a meal. Super. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Bonus Episode - Cheating in Video Games | 00:37:03 | |
As long as there has been competition, there's been people looking to gain an advantage - sometimes even through cheating - and video games are no exception. Originally, cheats were used by developers to help with the development process, but eventually they made their way to players and even resulted in tangible products available for consumers. In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek discuss different forms of cheating in the video game industry. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 03 Sep 2021 | Ep. 33 PUBG: Battlegrounds | 01:23:50 | |
Alex and Derek drop in, gear up, and try to be the last ones standing in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or as it is now called, PUBG: Battlegrounds. Starting off as a mod, the battle royale craze boomed in the mid 2010s with mods from ARMA 2 making their way into the mainstream. learn how Greene used his self-taught knowledge to make one of the hottest game modes to ever happen. Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247
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| 28 Apr 2023 | Ep. 70 Crysis | 00:59:25 | |
This week, Alex and Derek discuss a game that was ahead of its time - Crysis! Built to showcase the potential of video gaming and the FPS genre, Crysis hit some roadblocks in its quest due to the average gaming computer's limitations. Join us as we ask the important question: ...can it run Crysis?
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Podcast Updates - We're Back! | 00:27:48 | |
Like a dinosaur running around Manhattan: We're Back, baby! In this episode, Alex and Derek reveal new scheduling information and take a look back on some of the releases from the previous months as well as recent acquisitions in the industry. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | Ep. 50 Grand Theft Auto III | 01:07:54 | |
WE'VE HIT 50! In this special episode, we discuss what is possibly our most controversial game to date - Grand Theft Auto III! Hang with us and our silent protagonist friend, Claude, as we discuss life in Liberty City. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 05 May 2023 | Bonus Episode - Are There Too Many Pokémon? | 00:35:24 | |
In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek revisit one of their childhood favorites and discuss some of the changes in game mechanics the franchise has made, as well as a brief history. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 23 Jun 2023 | Ep. 74 Batman: Arkham Asylum | 01:10:14 | |
POW! We are back donning the cowl for everyone's favorite crime-fighting detective: Batman! Join us as we explore the crazed and depraved of Gotham's Arkham Asylum Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | Bonus Episode: Best and Worst Companions | 00:41:36 | |
Our top 5 best and and bottom 5 worst companions in gaming! What are yours?
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| 22 Dec 2023 | Ep. 87 Spyro the Dragon | 00:45:19 | |
We're throwing it back to another 90's classic game and console mascot with Spyro the Dragon! Insomniac's followup project after the commercially unsuccessful title, "Disruptor," ended up being a smash-hit that made Spyro a household name. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Bonus Episode: What Makes a Video Game? | 00:52:00 | |
Back again this week with another formerly exclusive Patreon Bonus Episode! In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss what they believe are the core aspects of a video game: Game Design/Vision, Story, Audio Design, Graphics, and Mechanics/Quality. Do you agree with these core categories? What are some games that were great because they found the right balance in their respective categories? What games could've been better if that had leaned on one of these a little more? Let us know on our socials or in the Spotify Q&A below!
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| 17 Mar 2023 | Ep. 67 Tomb Raider | 01:03:31 | |
Back again and this time we're raiding some tombs! Join us as we discuss video game protagonist turned cultural icon Lara Croft and how our favorite "Tomb Raider" came to be Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Ep. 65 Final Fantasy VII | 01:26:34 | |
We're back this week to talk about one of the most influential games of all time - Final Fantasy VII! Join us as we discuss what led to this classic's creation, a developer's bold move to say goodbye to Nintendo, and the influence this had on many notable modern game developers. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Ep. 83 The Binding of Isaac | 00:47:13 | |
Back again with another indie title! This week, we're talking about The Binding of Isaac. Inspired by the developer's Christian upbringing, this game generated plenty of love as well as some controversy. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | Bonus Episode - Outer Wilds | 00:28:23 | |
Alex and Derek discuss Outer Wilds and indie publisher Annapurna Interactive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 14 May 2021 | Ep. 17 Mass Effect | 01:14:02 | |
Alex and Derek travel out into space with Mass Effect, the space opera brought to light by BioWare. Founded by two Canadian doctors, BioWare has established itself as a powerhouse of games production. Knowing that they wanted to do a space trilogy to rival Star Wars, the company set out the create the first of three games within the world of Mass Effect. Do you think they've succeeded in their efforts? Are you playing the new remastered edition? - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann | |||
| 15 Jul 2022 | Ep. 51 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | 01:12:35 | |
This week we discuss one of our favorite shooters from the late 00's, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare! Forget those old scopes your grandfather used in WWII, now we've got LASERS (ACOG gang rise up) This game was a massive influence on the modern FPS multiplayer and spawned numerous sequels, remasters, and even a reboot. Join Alex and Derek as they break down this COD4 and iconic characters like Capt. Price and Soap MacTavish. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Ep. 60 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | 01:06:59 | |
Do or do not - there is no try! Bioware's founders took Yoda's teachings to heart when they left the medical profession to found a video gaming company, leading to many great and accessible RPGs, including this week's topic of discussion - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Join us as we discuss how the Star Wars franchise collided with D20 elements to create a classic soon-to-be remake that fans still fawn over nearly twenty years after its release. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | Ep. 79 Psychonauts | 00:58:19 | |
Alex and Derek discuss a game ahead of its time in Psychonauts! The first game released by Double Fine Productions, this ambitious platformer was intended to be part of the larger "video games as art" approach that new gaming contender Microsoft intended for its console library, but those plans were changed, and Psychonauts - while still released - was not initially a high selling game. Join us as we talk about what changed for the studio and how digital sales gave Psychonauts a second life. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 19 May 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - First Thoughts | 00:35:02 | |
This week, Alex and Derek give their first thoughts on the highly anticipated and recently released Legend of Zelda title: Tears of the Kingdom! What's good? What are some potential criticisms? And how does it differ from Breath of the Wild? What do you think? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Bonus Episode - What's the Game of the Year? | 00:34:49 | |
Alex and Derek discuss this year's Game Awards and name their picks for some select categories including Game of the Year
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| 09 Jul 2021 | Ep. 25 Bioshock | 01:18:04 | |
Alex and Derek visit the dystopian utopia of Rapture in 2K's Bioshock! With the little sisters almost removed from the game, what other features could Bioshock not live without? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - Cameron Collier - ClimbingSpork - Cowyn Fong-Feliciano - Dust Storm - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Tom Goulding - TUNA0317 - William Krull | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Bonus Episode - Top 10 Boss Battles | 00:27:24 | |
In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek rank their top boss battles Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | Ep. 45 Left 4 Dead | 01:13:47 | |
It's 2008 and you've hit an overwhelming horde of zombie related content! How will you escape? Shotgun? Grenades? Flamethrowers? A witch just killed you while you were deciding. This week, Alex and Derek talk about a game that capitalized on the zombie-obsessed era of the late 2010's, but delivered in a way that made it not only a great zombie title, but one of our favorite couch co-op shooters. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 27 Aug 2021 | Ep. 32 Dishonored | 01:08:08 | |
Alex and Derek become the deadly assassins they were never meant to be and go in loud in Dishonored! Learn about the start of Arkane Studios and their effort to make an extremely fun game that you can play in your own style, whether it be stealth or up front and personal. How do you think Netflix will handle a Dishonored show? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 | twitch.tv/thebakerman247 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows, DnD sessions, gaming servers and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - ClimbingSpork - Dust Storm - Fiirkan - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Keller Kain - Kevin Benson - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Trace - William Krull | |||
| 26 May 2023 | Ep. 72 Saints Row 2 | 01:06:08 | |
The 3rd Street Saints are back! In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss the more-comedic follow-up to the GTA-clone, Saints Row, the decisions that took them toward a sillier franchise, and some of the real-world controversies surrounding Saints Row 2 and similar titles. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 04 Jun 2021 | Ep. 20 DOOM (1993) | 01:12:51 | |
Alex and Derek take it back to the original FPS, Doom. Learn what it took id Software to create the iconic hellscape and how this game has made its way onto graphing calculators, a digital camera, and even a pregnancy test! Do you have what it takes to go to hell and back? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Big PapaSemechki - Brandon Reshetar - Cameron Collier - ClimbingSpork - Cowyn Fong-Feliciano - Dust Storm - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Tom Goulding - TUNA0317 - William Krull | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | Bonus Episode - Best and Worst Villains in Video Games | 00:43:30 | |
Alex and Derek make a list of what they believe are some of the best and worst villains in gaming! What do you think of their lists? Who are some of the best and worst villains in games you've played? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Ep. 99 Halo Infinite | 01:11:02 | |
Alex and Derek are finishing the fight snd finally discussing the anticipated Halo Infinite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight
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| 15 Mar 2024 | Ep. 91 Super Meat Boy | 00:51:03 | |
Alex and Derek discuss a game that helped launch the indie gaming takeover: Super Meat Boy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 06 Aug 2021 | Ep. 29 Prince of Persia (1989) | 01:04:19 | |
Alex and Derek take it back to the 80s and explore the Jordan Mechner's Prince of Persia! Mechner worked with his brother to basically create motion capture back in the late 80s using the Apple II which influenced gaming as we see it today!
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| 30 Jul 2021 | Ep. 28 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | 01:09:16 | |
Alex and Derek do their best Sherlock Holmes impressions as they take on the case in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney! Originally a one shot game, Ace Attorney has seen its fair share of sequels in the mystery detective genre! | |||
| 29 Dec 2023 | Bonus Episode: Leaks in the Gaming Industry | 00:29:57 | |
Alex and Derek discuss the recent Insomniac ransom and leak as well as leaks in the gaming industry in general.
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| 08 Dec 2023 | Ep. 86 Jet Set Radio | 00:41:42 | |
Alex and Derek talk about a cult favorite inspired by cult favorites: Jet Set Radio! This short-lived series pushed the Dreamcast's limits and inspired many games in the years following through its unique gameplay and innovative style. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Bonus Episode - Castle Crashers | 00:28:17 | |
Alex and Derek discuss the much-loved Behemoth beat 'em up, Castle Crashers Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/finishthefight Discord: https://discord.gg/7bnWSEzjgR Twitter: @FTFGameCast Instagram: @FinishtheFightPodcast | |||
| 23 Jul 2021 | Ep. 27 Guitar Hero | 01:13:00 | |
Alex and Derek shred it like the greatest of rock legends in RedOctane's and Harmonix's Guitar Hero! With the revival of rhythm games, Guitar Hero brought the band into everyone's living room. Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - If you would like to support the podcast and gain additional content such as post shows and bonus episodes, be sure to check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - Cameron Collier - ClimbingSpork - Cowyn Fong-Feliciano - Dust Storm - Fiirkan - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Tom Goulding - TUNA0317 - William Krull | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | Bonus Episode - Why Can't Every Game Be Baldur's Gate 3? | 00:33:53 | |
Baldur's Gate 3 released to massive success and critical acclaim, prompting the question from consumers: "Why can't every game be like this?" In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek discuss that question and some of the pushback from developers.
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| 20 Aug 2021 | Ep. 31 Red Dead Redemption | 01:11:31 | |
Alex and Derek saddle up and ride out west to explore the story and production process of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption! Hop into the boots of John Marston as we works to reign in his former gang and retire from his life of crime with his family. What does the story mean to you now after playing through both Red Deads? Catch us on Twitch!! twitch.tv/Sourman70 PATREON! - We will be covering even MORE Red Dead Redemption content over at our Patreon this Saturday as we dive into the RDR DLC, Undead Nightmares. Check it out at www.patreon.com/finishthefight PRINT SHOP! - www.etsy.com/shop/FinishTheFightStore MERCH STORES shop.spreadshirt.com/FinishTheFight/ shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/FinishTheFight/ Join our Discord! - discord.gg/tmrN9Gk Follow us on: Instagram: @Finishthefightpodcast Twitter: @FTFGamecast Facebook: www.facebook.com/FinishTheFightCast Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/finishthefightagamingpodcast Shout outs to our amazing Patrons! - Brandon Reshetar - ClimbingSpork - Dust Storm - Fiirkan - Grant Dillon - Harvey Chong - Herby Spicy - Jamie Sneed - Jonas - JWLS - Keller Kain - Kevin Benson - Li Tom-Jon - McChief - McCrae Austin - Mega - Mister Chofe - mr1898 - MrT00t - Nick Heimann - Pixel Phreaks - QuantumEasy - Richard Scanland - Sky The Bear - Snide TBIRD - Taqtix - thatLIgamerguy - Trace - William Krull | |||