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It's should be no surprise to our listeners that RPGs are our thing. But Metaphor has completely blown us away on all levels. From the rich story to the deep mechanics and job like system it has captured our attention. Instead of flooding our feed with more Metaphor we decided to do a full spoiler free episode for you all.

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Hosts: Christian & Chris

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Once again 2024 hits hard with more RPGs than the normal person can keep up with. Nintendo has given us Dragon Quest 3 finally and Chris is on cloud 9. For those that listen to the show you know that this series holds a special place in his heart. So, when this was announced we knew this was a "have to play" game. And it has not disappointed. The cozy-ness of a classic RPG just hits different with these classics.

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Chris chats about a new city builder with Manor Lords. Ever wanted to start your medieval city? Well now you can with this one. Flowstone Saga shows a new mash up to make some very interesting combat systems using tetris to fight in this new rpg. And Metaphor feels like a game we will be talking about for quite some time because there is just so much to love about this one. To tie it all up we have some movie for the spooky season to recommend to you too!

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Happy Halloween! It's the spooky season and we have some great games for you. The genre of horror is so vast and really has something for everyone. With so many remakes out there it just makes sense that a classic like Silent Hill 2 sees a new audience. Or dive into delivery madness with Mouthwashing. Or are you looking for a real vibe? Why not try out the atmospheric horror of Stories Untold.

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The evolution of free to play games has changed drastically over the years. From gotcha games, to live service there are different styles out there that try to tap into our lizard brain and keep us playing or buying any random cosmetic that gets dropped. But there are some titles out there that tend to rub the fan base the wrong way, like server wipes every season with Once Human.

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Hello Cubies! We are chatting backlog this week. There are so many games that we have been going through. We have beaten Zelda and started diving through other games on our list in preparation for some big hitters coming soon. And Chris is cruising through so manny titles it'll make your head spin! So, sit back and enjoy and who knows you may find a new favorite in this episode! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Have you ever played a game where the main hero just annoyed you to death? A villain that was actually really cool or made the story more interesting? We are definitely talking about some fan favorites as well as others that just pissed us off. Let us know if you agree or if you have some others that stood out to you. Thanks for listening and spreading the word! support us on patreon: Glitch Cube join the conversation on discord: the Cubeverse Music created and provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Here we go! Back at it again and this time we bring you a truly devastating failure in gaming history.  We of course are talking about the Sega's fall from grace and what really bizarre situations lead to their failure in the console wars.  We are diving into the last two consoles that Sega released, the Saturn and the Dreamcast.  While some may call these a flop and others may say they "were just before their time" there is something that both sides can agree on, and that is that these systems have a very interesting history behind them.  So pop in those headphones and enjoy another entry in the Dark Ages of gaming!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee and get 20% off your first order! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey Hi Hello Cubies! This week we begin another journey into a mini series. This time we are going to be seeing how games interpret the elements and use them as thematic tool. We are all aware of water based levels and how frustrating they can potentially be but when a game uses that element as the main pillar behind their design it can be a magical experience. So grab your flippers and goggles as we dive through the deep oceans and flooded worlds of video games! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to another fun episode. This week we continue our discussion from two week ago. We began to talk about the philosophy that inspired the Bioshock series. We conclude that conversation here with Bioshock 2 and Bioshock Infinite. It is clear that when 2 was created they wanted to have a perfect mirror to the original title. After the events of the first game we see what ideals have begun to flourish in Rapture, and the main one is collectivism. So, sit back and enjoy this weeks episode! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello and welcome once again to the Cube-Express! Our next stop is the lovely Brazil! Brazil has such a rich and interesting history with video games and this history has lead to the creation of some amazing titles out there. This week we dive into Brazil's rich history then we chat about some of the stellar indie titles coming out of this power house! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! This week we are taking a deeper dive into the inspirational gaming company Team Ico.  We go into the various games made by them and more specifically go into the design principles of Fumito Ueda. His work has changed the world of game design, and has truly inspired many designers across multiple genres.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly.  https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hello again everyone! We know that adulting can be difficult, and finding the time to enjoy a new game can be even harder. So we go through some of the games that we have enjoyed that give you an amazing experience in a relatively short amount of time. We call these gems LunchBreak Games! If you feel like we missed anything let us and everyone know in our Discord. Thanks for listening! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey there Cubies! Video game movies hold a special place in our hearts. Some are actually pretty good, but its always a surprise when they are. But most are just awful and really run away from the source material. Max Payne is no different! This is a certain kinda bad, confusing and all that crazy stuff. As usual it had an all star cast but they just could not deliver in the end. From a story that leads no where to the longest bullet time scenes ever, super soldiers, angels, junkies, revenge plots there is a lot to take in here.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello all my spooky Cubies! Thank you for joining us again as we dive deeper into the world of horror games! This week we are fighting back! We take a look at the bizarre world of action horror games and see how they have changed over the years.  Later in the episode we focus on one that might have been skipped or missed by many and that is The Evil Within 2.  While this game may have its flaws, it is still a rather enjoyable experience and has some interesting characters in it.  Ever wonder what would happen if Freddy Kruger got into the Matrix? Well take a seat, pop in those headphones and join us this week for another fun and exciting episode!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee and get 20% off your first order! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hello Cubies! We recently did an episode where we dove into some fantastic GameBoy games. But there was one game on our list that we did not get a chance to really play. So we decided to play some more and talk about it now. That game is Mother 3, it is the final installment in the Earthbound series and what an amazing game it is. The story is fantastic and really tugs at your heart strings in some very memorable ways. We also discuss some other games that have caught/re-caught our eyes from the GBA. Ever since that episode there has been a slight obsession with the games on this amazing handheld.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

From the past: We are back at it again with another interesting topic/idea for you. This week we are looking deeper at our social structure in this day and age.  We look back at our own childhood up bringing and see how it compares to this generation and ponder on how it may effect those individuals inn the future.  We feel strongly that this is something that needs to be thought about more because it not only effects how people will continue to communicate, but how they might interact in school or even how messages may be delivered in the work place. -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies!  This week we are diving through the world of crowdfunding. It has truly changed the way that video games get released and has evolved the indie market into what it is today. Long gone are the days in which an unknown creator has to rely on a large publisher to make their projects come to fruition.  Now we can ask our audience to support our endeavors. While this is a wonderful thing, there are times in which the designers see dollar signs and begin to slack off on the project, or the game is just not what the people expected. So let's chat about the good and the bad of crowdfunding! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello All! This week we take a deeper look at Open World Games. We look at the origins of the genre as well as our own personal opinions about them! Do you like what you have been hearing? Want to chat with us and other like minded individuals? Then follow the link below to find our Discord channel and join in on the conversation! Thank you so much for all your support and if you want to find out how to reach us check out our linktree here: https://linktr.ee/glitchcube Music created by Ikaika Hudgens

Here we go!!! Let's explore the wonderful world of video game movies.  There are many out there and most are pretty horrible to be honest, but they do have their charm. This week we go over some of the movies from this outlandish genre. From dragon medallions to dancing gangsters there is no topic too far for video game movies!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey there Cubies! Throughout the years there have been a multitude of ways in which games have been made. There are a plethora of game engines out there for designers to choose from. And each one, while can make an amazing game, have their own little differences. But what did they use before game engines were a thing? They actually used machine language to make their games and it took have an engineering background to do so. Game engine take what we want and convert it to machine language for the computer to understand. So, with their invention game design has been brought to the masses for better and for worse. But when it comes to deciding which engine to dedicate your time towards, that can be a crippling choice. Don't worry though we have gone through the history of engines and tested out quite a few to give discuss some of the strengths of these engines. Ultimately though what matters is what you have access to because what matters the most is the passion behind the game not the engine.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! We have reached the end of 2023! And that means it is time to get excited for 2024! The big question everyone has is will 2024 continue to shock and amaze us just like this past year has? Looking at the list of upcoming games it might be safe to say. that the momentum will continue with these crazy titles coming out! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to our discussion on our favorite games from 2022! There was a lot to go over this week so hope you enjoy a little bit of a longer episode from us. And if you are an RPG fan this episode is packed with some amazing titles for you! But do not fret we have another wide range of exciting games. Like Tinykin, Tunic,  and Chained Echoes to name a few. So sit back relax and hopefully you find some new amazing games that you may not have heard of! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

There is a lot to talk about this week. And it has been a great time to really hit that back log. So, many titles that we missed out on over the years and finally are getting to. Like Radiant Historia, Tomb Raider and Evergrace. And one game that Christian said he probably would not play and is completely shocked by, Persona 3 Reload! Also, there is a little teaser at the end of what is to come in the near future so be sure to stick around till the end to hear about that.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey Hi Hello Cubies! Well it is the end of the year and you know what that means! It's time for us to look back at the games that have caught our eye and stood out to us during 2021! We discuss our big three games this year, then sprinkle in some honorable mentions throughout.  What are those games you may ask, well you're just going to have to listen to find out!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

This week we look into the wonderful world of deduction and deception. We ponder about why these games are popular and even dip into our creative recesses of our brains to put together some thoughts on different ways this genre can impact the market. So pop in those headphones and enjoy the connections we make while taking a deeper look into Social Deduction Games!  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey there Cubies! We are quickly approaching the end of the year and you know what that means! It is time for our game of the year episode. But this is not that. There have been so many amazing titles this year that we simply could not have long lists of titles that made an impact. So, we have this episode to showcase some oof our honorable mentions in preparation for next weeks game of the year episode! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Thank You for joining us! This is just a quick intro into who we are and what our main goal is here at GlitchCube. We are just a couple of gamer fan boys that like to look past the normal boundaries of all things games.  Join us on our Discord: the CubeVerse Support us on Patreon: GlitchCube And once again thanks for listening! Tags: #gaming #videogames #firstepisode #glitchcube

Hello Cubies! Here we are once again spinning the wheel of the random game generators to bbring you some new and exciting hypothetical games! This is always an exciting mental game when we make these episodes. And like always if there are any ideas that you like that you want to make fan art out of or even try to make them into real life games please do! And send them our way! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey everyone! We are back with a little update episode here. We have been combing through our backlog of retro games all the while trying to keep up with the newer titles as well. We dive deep into Eiyuden Chronicles, a great love letter to the Suikoden games. But is it sticking too close to the source material? Is it missing some of the quality of life tropes that we have come to expect from modern RPGs. Also, Pikimin is back in a big way! The perfect pick up and play game for everyone! ------------------ Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us a cheeky review and we will read them on the show. Tell your friends that they need some GlitchCube in their life.

Happy Halloween all you ghosts and ghouls! In order to help you guys celebrate this year we have laid out our top 10 horror games! Enjoy and thanks for listening! support us on patreon: Glitch Cube join the conversation on discord: the Cubeverse Music created and provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey Cubies! Storytelling has so many different tools in its belt to captivate the audience. One of which is introspection. Where introspection is the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes. There are different ways in which story tellers include this is their tales. By putting the viewer in the mind of the character, or even slower moments in which the scene can breath and the viewer or player can interpret what they just witnessed. With the growth of games we are seeing some many amazing examples of introspection in games. Some we chat about are Journey and Cyberpunk 2077. -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Join us this week as we travel to new and exciting worlds through the Metaverse! As many of you may have heard Facebook has now rebranded their company as Meta and they are trying to make the next big leap in social interaction through technology.  They aim to create a seamless blend between the real world and the world we create in the Meta, think Ready Player One.  Given who is doing this, there might be some genuine concerns here and we share those concerns with you, but we wanted to dive into this topic and try to speculate on some of the good that can come from this as well. So sit back, relax, put on that head set and escape to your own personal world!    -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee and get 20% off your first order! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to another mini-series here! We are diving into the mythos and lore used in video games. Looking at how accurate they are, and why they might be used as often as they are. To kick out this series we are diving into the mythos of Greece. Greek mythology is rather well known and understood by many. It is easy to latch onto and give game designers plenty of inspiration to sink their teeth into.  With the success of God Of War Ragnarok it felt only right to start with the roots of this franchise. So let's dive into greek lore in video games! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! And welcome back to another week of GlitchCube! We are continuing our little mini series here where we dive through the elements. Last time we discussed water and this week it is all about earth! Earth can be portrayed in many different ways and we have gathered a list of games that do just that. They showcase how this element can be used to inspire many genres and mechanics within games. So enjoy this weeks episode! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Theres plenty to chat about this week. We are diving deep into the past with pulling a game from the Game Boy Advance era, Summon Night: Swordcraft Story. Exploring through the indie world with Animal Well. And diving deep into our spiritual sides with Indika. So many games to play and many different experiences, but that is the beauty of games. There are stories for every occasion, every mood and every thought.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! It is spooky month and we are kicking it off with a genre that is really starting to pick up steam. That is the found footage horror games.  We have seen this idea played out in films countless times ever since Blair Witch showed us just. how terrifying it really can be. But something interesting happens when its a video game rather than a movie. It becomes so much more intense. As a player you are now forced to walk that path instead of being carried along. And some designers are really pushing this idea in some interesting ways. So grab your blanket get comfortable and get ready to be scared!  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! We are back at it again with another interesting topic/idea for you. This week we are looking deeper at our social structure in this day and age.  We look back at our own childhood up bringing and see how it compares to this generation and ponder on how it may effect those individuals inn the future.  We feel strongly that this is something that needs to be thought about more because it not only effects how people will continue to communicate, but how they might interact in school or even how messages may be delivered in the work place. Thank you all for listening and your continued support! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey there Cubies! The game mechanics we are diving into this week are backtracking and fast travel. The topic of back tracking can be a bit of a sore subject for some gamers out there. It has been said that backtracking in games is due to a lack of assets and is just a waste of time for the player. But while for some games that may be the case, it is not always. Looking at the designer's intent there are plenty of time in which going through areas you have already gone through can have significance for the over all story.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

In todays episode we dive a little deeper into the world of depression. But we are trying to sign a happy light on the difficult topic. We talk about which games helped us through our own specific journeys through depression and which games have been made to help others deal with their own personal depressions.   Thanks for listening and spreading the word! support us on patreon: Glitch Cube join the conversation on discord: the Cubeverse Music created and provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

What's this?!? New episode coming out on Thursday? That's right! We want to try something new here. Usually before each episode we like to shout out what caught our attention that week and share it with you guys, but we thought it might be better has it's own little mini episode. That way we don't take away from what we are discussing too much. So we hope you guys enjoy our mini episode here and get to know us a little better in the process.  ----------------------------------- Also, Christian brings up the Whoop activity tracker in this episode and we are lucky enough to be paired up with them. So, if you are interested in learning more about Whoop and what it can do to boost your health check out the link below for a free month on us.  join.whoop.com/Glitchcube

Here we go again! This week we tackle the topic of digital pets! We dive into the deep history and lore of these companies to bring you a rather interesting story this week. A story filled with aliens, childhood addiction and even Scientology! Enjoy this weeks show!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey there Cubies! Its the final episode of our spooky season! And we have some great ones for you. From World Of Horror, to the Observer, to the film rendition of Five Nights At Freddy's. There is still so much to chat about in the world of horror. We wanted to ask everyone to be safe out there and have fun this Halloween! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! The amount of games out there is pretty astronomical. But what should you play? What should you spend your money and more importantly your time on? And to make things worse it is not just what game to play but which ones have the length that you want. Does a 10 hour game warrant $60? Or should length dictate the price of a game. We have all been burned at some point with a game that not only you finished too quick but it just wasn't that great of an experience. So, the real question is can a short game make as much of an impact as these longer titles. Let's find out! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! Its Spooky season and we have some good games for you to start the season off right. We have been playing a wide variety of games from quick itch.io games to phone games to remasters we have you covered! Relive your 90's nostalgia with Egg Friend and feed your Lovecraftian horror critter. Spend the night in a haunted house with Candies'n Curses. Or dive into some psychological horror with Silent Hill or Alan Wake! There are some many options out there and we are excited to chat about them this week! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello again Cubies! Here is part 2 of our conversation on Mech Games! Last week we touched on the history of these games and this time we dive into some the games that have really stood out to us. Diving into so many different genres you bound to hear something you love, or maybe something that you never thought about trying before! So sit back relax and enjoy our continued conversation on the wonderful world of mech games!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello World! This week we look at cheat codes and even try to better explain their actual hidden purpose. We even share stories of our childhood remembering the good times of giant heads, game sharks and warping to the last level. Thank you all again for listening and make sure to let your friends know about this podcast because word of mouth is the most powerful tool. Then make sure to join our Discord!   support us on patreon: Glitch Cube join the conversation on discord: the Cubeverse Music created and provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

With the flood of great games released so far this year and looking at the list of whats to come we thought it would be a good idea to look at the game of the year contenders so far. So, at least we forget about all of them.  Even though we have split the year the list is as strong and as long as previous years already. And there is truly something for everyone. Games like Balatro, Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, Unicorn Overlord, 1000xResist, Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth and so much more! ------------------ Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us a cheeky review and we will read them on the show. Tell your friends that they need some GlitchCube in their life.

Hello all! We have been really busy these past few weeks, there are just so many great titles out there to play. From back logs to new releases there is never any downtime when it comes to games. This week we talk about Final Fantasy: Rebirth, Persona 3, Xenoblade 2, Unicorn Overlord, & Baulder's Gate 3! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! We have even more games to scare and thrill you this week. For us that love the horror genre there is no better time than now to play some new titles and this week just so happens to line up with Next Fest. So we browsed what they have and man what a variety of games there are. From polished renderings of 1980s Japan, to classic GameBoy era horror, to cute kid's shows gone wrong there is something for everyone this week! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! Its update time! We have a lot to talk about this time. There are so many game right now and there are so many that are truly changing the way games are made. We chat about Baldurs Gate 3, Sea Of Stars, Starfield and so many more titles out there! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Welcome back everyone! This week we are going analog and discussing trading card games, or collective card games (however you like to call them). We share some stories of our past, one of them might be a bit more embarrassing then you expect. Can you guess which one of us has the embarrassing story? We also go over some of the history of the genre as a whole. So make sure to grab your favorite cards, pick up your play mat and take a seat at our table to enjoy this weeks episode.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hello Cubies! War is a difficult thing to talk about, to experience and to capture in media. You can portray the emotions that are felt in difficult situations but getting people to fully grasp the reality oof the situation is almost impossible. So just like the movies, video games have hyper realized the experience of war. They have made the players feel like immortal heroes fighting for the cause. Creating a delusion that hides the truth oof war. Luckily there are some games that aim to capture the true emotions in war. They are not afraid to show the moral implications of battle and deserved to be played, studied and appreciated. So let's dive right in to this weeks episode, the anti-glorification of war! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello all! This week we are going to showcase our newest show to the mix, The IBS Podcast! It is a very different show then GlitchCube. IBS stands for Imagination Brain Station and each week we chat about crazy observations and stories from our life. It is just a good time all around and one of the biggest rules with IBS is no downers! Unless they are funny! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hiya Cubies! The release of Final Fantasy Rebirth is right around the corner and the hype surrounding it is insane! We are so excited for this one, to be able to relive some of our favorite locations from FFVII.  There is so much to look forward to and at the same time we take a look back at our time with the original and some of our favorite moments from it!  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies!  This week we are looking into the mind's of the villains, the bad guys, the antagonists and the evil warlords! But not to just swoon over how cool their designs are, or what they added to their franchise but how some villains out there actually have a good point. In media some of the most memorable bad guys out there are so iconic because they are grounded in real world choices.  To the point that we can actually see ourselves reacting in a similar fashion if we were in their shoes. So, let's dive right in! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello all! Before we get into Astro Bot Christian has a little chip on his shoulder that needed discussion. It is becoming much more common in games and media now but too many titles have little to no pay off at the end. You finish a story and instead of enjoying a twist, or witnessing a huge epic event, or just a good payoff the ending is spoiled half way through and nothing exciting happens. Its especially annoying with games you spend 40+ hours in. But anyway...Astro Bot is amazing and it is just further proof that we NEED a new Ape Escape game! ------------------ Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us a cheeky review and we will read them on the show. Tell your friends that they need some GlitchCube in their life.

With Paper Mario 100 Year Door getting a remaster we have started playing even more games in the Mario RPG genre, like Mario + Luigi Superstar Saga. The rpg Mario games are something special. They show that you can have memorable characters and similar feelings when playing games from completely different genres. Then there were some surprising games that we have recently played as well. Like Pokemon Conquest, a cute Pokemon tactics game that will take 100's of hours to complete as you conquer feudal Japan. Or taking it back to Timesplitters, remember that game? Also, Chris gets deep with an unexpected hit of a game with 1000xResist! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey Cubies! We are back another week discussing a hot topic when it comes to games and media. There is a common thought that media can incite violence in an individual . That is can drive someone to do something they normally would not do. But what about something a little more specific. Can games make you more rebellious to authority? Can they make you question the government, or are they able to make you complacent with the world around you? Let's talk about it! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! This week we tackle a statement that we say at the start of every episode. In our intro we discuss "the art of games" but there are those that would disagree with that statement. One of those individuals is Roger Ebert, a critically acclaimed critic. Many will know his name, but some may not know that he had a very strong view point when it came to video games. His claim is that games can never be art and we not see anything that will change his mind on that. We obviously disagree with this statement but you also have to look at when this was said. It was in 2010 before a lot of games that have pushed the envelop and have shown us what they can be. But what do you think? is there truth behind his statement? Or was he just biased? -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

What's up Cubies! This week we are so excited to bring you the start of our conversation on mechs in games! There are so many games that span so many different genres that we could not contain all that excitement into just one episode! So, here we discuss the start of mechs in games and gush over some of our memories playing different games and watching different mech inspired animes! So sit tight and enjoy part one of our deep dive into mech games! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   ----------------------------   Cut Trance - Cephelopod by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100273 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

So this month has been crazy with great games coming out, games that will demand all of your spare time and you are more than happy to give it all up. Since diving into all of them would be a pretty difficult task we decided to focus on two of the heavy hitters, Elden Ring and Triangle Strategy. These two game could not be more different in their mechanics and visuals, but they doo have something in common, they are both fantastic titles that will immerse you completely! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey Cubies! This week we wanted to discuss puzzle games, more specifically Tetris. The way this game was released to the world is pretty crazy. So many under the table deals, lies, scandals and shady government organizations. But during this time it was the wild west of video games. They were still learning how these deals should be made. And to think that all of this started because an engineer decided to blow off some steam after work and make a little game to pass the time. Little did he know that it would become one of the best selling games in history.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello again Cubies! This week we are diving into Riot games. Given recent event with another large company that shall not be named, it really looks like Riot is going to fill that inevitable void. We go into some of the history of Riot, along with games that they are currently working on.  They first took over Esports, now a deal with Netflix and the future...who knows...but we know one thing it's going to be well made and fun!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Some big hitters this week! We are digging through the back log a little bit here with Christian playing through the Mass Effect series for the first time ever. Exploring the vast worlds and rich story with fresh eyes is really fascinating.  Then we travel back to current times with the Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom. Finally we are able to play as Zelda with a very interesting mechanic to explore.  Then we chat about a new cozy, nostalgia heavy, murder mystery, persona like game that is Bloomtown: A Different Story. So muuch to talk about and so many great mechanics too dive into.  ------------------ Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us a cheeky review and we will read them on the show. Tell your friends that they need some GlitchCube in their life.

Hello Cubies! We have something really exciting for you this week! We are diving into our next mini series! This time we are going to be traveling the globe through games.  With games becoming more and more accessible  around to the world we are seeing some amazing studios and titles come up. And those titles are pulling from their own personal cultures and the stories of their pasts.  Stories that the rest of the world may never know if it was not for these games.  This is truly an amazing thing as more designers begin to see games as a valid form of preservation.  So grab your luggage and your passport, sit back and relax as we travel to our first destination! Mexico! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Here we go! join us for our first #rehash as we dive into games of our past and see if they still hold up, or if our child eyes made these games out into something they weren't.  The first game we play through is Viewtiful Joe, this title really helped the overall success of the GameCube and gave a really fun twist to the beat'em up genre.  From breaking the fourth wall to fancy camera work this was a feast for the eyes when we were kids, but what about now? You'll just have to give it a listen!    HENSHIN A GO GO, BABY!!!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee and get 20% off your first order! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey there Cubies! To continue our dive into mechanics we are doing a recast of one of our older mechanics episode on death mechanics. We actually wrote a blog post about this one too. So enjoy the episode and why not check out the blog post following the link below too!  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! This week we are going to be diving into Citizen Sleeper. This game is truly amazing. It is a perfect balance of simplicity and complex narrative. It is a game that is able to show us what it really means to be human. You are able to follow so many different story lines that can make your gameplay experience unique. This is one of the games that really surprised both of us and will easily be one that is added to our list of favorite games. From the art to the music to the mechanics this has just been a memorable game throughout.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Music Credit: Amos Roddy · Amos Watson Roddy · Amos Watson Roddy Citizen Sleeper (Original Game Soundtrack) ℗ Amos Roddy Released on: 2022-05-05

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of video games. Thank you so much for joining us again this week as we dive into another topic that has peaked our interest and has allowed our desire to explore blossom. We are talking about the magical world of MMO's. There are many to pick from out in the world, but they all share some commonalities throughout. We also feel that this genre might be one of the more polarizing when it comes to gamers enjoying it or not. So sit back, relax and enjoy as we go through the history of MMO's then go into some that have caught our interest like Final Fantasy 14 and New World!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee and get 20% off your first order! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Welcome back Cubies!!! Here we go again in another fun filled chaotic episode! We dive into the darker lore behind the well known franchise of Mario.  From Toads head shape to Mario's true career we venture through a vast and awkward world of quandaries. So sit back relax and just let it all soak in!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee and get 20% off your first order! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

From the past! Here we go again! This week we tackle the topic of digital pets! We dive into the deep history and lore of these companies to bring you a rather interesting story this week. A story filled with aliens, childhood addiction and even Scientology! Enjoy this weeks show!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! With the recent trailers of Final Fantasy 16 there have been some interesting and important conversations happening in the gaming world. FF16 producer and director Naoki Yoshida expressed his feelings about the term JRPG in a recent interview. He let the world know that it is in fact a discriminatory term used to segregate the genre. Most fans of the genre may have been a little surprised to hear this. But looking at when the term was used more heavily by the media it really makes sense as to why. It was during a period in which Japanese developers were going through a bit of a dry spell and American companies were making the claim that there RPGs were better. They further hammered this point by pushing for the terms JRPG and WRPG (Western RPG). A genre should not be determined by its origin, but rather for its mechanics. I mean the first "JRPG" was created by a Dutch designer. So it has been a long time coming, but it is an important conversation to have.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

There is a common thread that we have brought up many times. Games are changing and forever evolving. But there is something that remains a constant, and that is we want our games to be fun. Although the level of fun in games seems to be dropping with our new larger games. There is something to be said about simple games that it is easier to see the fun in them. Games were made to be shared and enjoyed with friends in groups like at arcades or in schools. Now that games have become an individual experience, has the fun gone with them? -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! Immersion is something that all designers try to create in their games. It gives the player the illusion the game is alive and that all choices made by the player matter. While a lot of this is just an illusion created by the designers there are some games out there that push this to new heights. Games like Rain World use AI to generate everything from the animations to the behaviors that the animals follow. We are starting to see more games using AI in the creation process, but what else can it be used for? Can it make a truly endless game? Make NPCs react to everything changing in their world, all the while based on their behavior patterns? The possibilities are truly endless. -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Whats up Cubies! Welcome back to another fun filled episode! This is the start of a new mini series on gaming mechanics. Each week we will be diving deep into a specific mechanic that is crucial to gaming. -------- This week we look into the wonderful world of leveling up! There are so many different ways in which games strengthen their players through progress.  These systems reward the players and give them more drive to continue pumping more and more hours into these games. Join us this week as we explore some of the ways in which games accomplish this and help us grow as players and people! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey Cubies! With the video game awards finished and the winners chosen we are left with the gift of upcoming gems in the world of video games. There were many games announced and some that were down right surprising. With the rebooting of old franchises and sequels that no one saw coming there is something for everyone in this line up. Death Stranding 2, Transformers, Earthblade, Armored Core and that is just the tip of the iceberg. So sit back and enjoy this weeks episode! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! This weeks episode is one that really means a lot to the both of us. Games have always had a bad rap when it comes to how they can be beneficial for development. But in the past we have tried to change that stigma by showing how they can be helpful for things like depression, PTSD, and inclusivity. This week we will be discussing the benefits of gaming when it pertains to autism. And we were lucky enough to chat with a parent that discussed some of the effects they have seen on their little one as they journey through games.    -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! There have been a lot of changes in the gaming industry lately. We have seen some amazing titles coming out but there have been a lot of changes behind the scenes as well. From the over priced changes of Unity, to the 16% of layoffs in Epic and the end of a legend Achievement Hunter the gaming industry as a whole is changing and not always for the better. As games continue to be more main stream a lot of businesses are looking at new ways to cash out quickly, but it is being hit with some high resistance from the community.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! Failure is something that we all fear. We think that if we fail then there is no progression forward. But is that really the case? ET is known as the worst game in history and is even blamed for the video game crash of 1983. How can one game bring down an entire industry? Or is it just a scapegoat for poor decisions made by Atari at the time. We dive into the designer, the lore and the mechanics of the "worst game in history"! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! Final Fantasy 16 is right around the corner and we are so excited for this new installment into the franchise! We wanted to go through our wonderful memories of all the Final Fantasy games we have played through. They have been apart our childhoods and now they continue to be apart of our lives. While the stories have changed each time and the gameplay has evolved they still hold a special place in our hearts and feel as though they have grown and changed with us as we grow older.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey Cubies! We dive through more lore and mythos in this weeks episode. This time we are looking at India. When doing research for this episode we learned some rather interesting things about the portrayal of gods in games. And it explains why there might not be more games with the stories of the gods themselves. Despite that we have some fun games to discus like Raji: An Ancient Epic, Asura's Wrath, Gamaya and more! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello everyone! This week we tackle a topic that we actually have recorded previously! It is the only episode that we lost and it was in the early stages of our podcasting adventure. This is us tackling the greatest gaming question out there. What is more important? Gameplay or Story??? This was a great conversation and it really did show us that when we originally tried to tackle this idea we were just too young in our podcasting careers.  So, sit back and enjoy this weeks discussion into the wonderful word of gaming! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Chris beat Astro Bot and we speculate on whats next for that franchise. Maybe a Kingdom Hearts inspired Sony-verse? And Dungeons Of Hinterburg asks the question of what wouldn't you do on a vacation. Magical portals open so why not plan a trip to fight monsters to decompress from your day to day life. But what beaches in games would you actually want to visit for a weekend getaway? ------------------ Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us a cheeky review and we will read them on the show. Tell your friends that they need some GlitchCube in their life.

Atlus games has continued to surprise us. We have been on an Atlus kick lately and each one of their games is so different from the last but there are a couple things that persist through out all of them.And that is that they are innovative with captivating stories that have memorable characters with true life issues that are very relatable for the player. And we really dive into the time traveling, Game Of Thrones styled world of Radiant Historia. We both agree that this is the best version of time travel in anny game we have played. And oh man that combat system is so unique mixing turn based, grid based tactics and strategic turn order to make a very interesting experience.  ------------------ Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us a cheeky review and we will read them on the show. Tell your friends that they need some GlitchCube in their life.

Hello Cubies! Evo has recently wrapped up another exciting event and we wanted to celebrate by looking back at the fighting games we grew up playing. There are so many different types of fighters out there. From your classic karate style games, to your tag team style fighters, and to ones out there where you can fly around Dragon Ball Z style. They are easy to jump into but hard to master and just about everyone has played at least one fighting game in their life. So let's jump right into this weeks episode! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Welcome to the Dark Ages oof gaming! This week we begin our next mini series on the failures in gaming history. While there are many "failures" out there there are some stand outs that have a rather interesting story.  Here we discuss two creations that really did not hit their mark.  The infamous gaming console by Nintendo the Virtual Boy and Romaro's pet project, Daikatana.  While media has portrayed these titles as black stains on these creators records there is something that we can still learn by looking into them.  Thanks for listening!    -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hey Everyone!!! This week we wanted to flip the microscope around on us and look at how our personal tastes in games have changed over the years.  We discuss favorite games and genres from our past and how we feel about them now.  As well as what genres or mechanics speak to us now and how we felt about them when we were younger. This was a really fun thought experiment to dive into.  So we hope you all enjoy our little reflection into ourselves this week! And we will talk to you next week!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Are there games out there that draw your eye every time they come out but you end have feeling like you have to ignore them because you are no good at that game? Trust us we know that struggle all too well. This week we go through some games that we really wish we were better at and some choices might surprise you.   Thank you for listening and pass this podcast along to a friend.   support us on patreon: Glitch Cube join the conversation on discord: the Cubeverse Music created and provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Welcome back Cubies! In celebration of the recent Pokemon announcements, this week we tap into our nostalgia once again and look back at our fondest Pokemon memories. We go over what starters we prefer, our favorite music, favorite game aaaannndddnd more! So throw on your fingerless gloves, talk to the old professor of your town and press play on this episode.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

This week we dive back into memory lane and do a little draft pick of our top 4 N64 games. And some of these picks will definitely surprise you. Looking back at this console it really was made to be enjoyed with others. So many of their biggest games were not single player experiences. Instead they brought families together while simultaneously ripping them apart. Whether its arguing over the rumble pack or getting mad at the rng of Mario Party it was a crazy fun time! ------------------ Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave us a cheeky review and we will read them on the show. Tell your friends that they need some GlitchCube in their life.

Welcome back! This is the final episode in our mini series, Interpreting The Elements! We have discussed earth, water and wind and now it is time to dive into fire. Fire is the life of everything and has been used countless time in stories, mythology and theories. It is such a crucial part of our lives that it is only natural that it plays an integral part in games. Whether it is used as purely a mechanic or a thematic tool it has the power to make games more intense with just its appearance! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey there Cubies! This week is all about metrovanias! It is a genre that is beloved by many and replicated countless times, especially in the indie community. What is it about this genre that catches peoples attention after all these years? And with not much changing in regards to the core mechanics. And these titles are notorious for being difficult, but once you accomplish that jump, or beat that boss it is a different kind of rewarding experience. So lets chat about some of our favorites out there! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Welcome back all you cool cubes! This week we take a look back at some of the music from games that really stood out to us and helped boost our overall experience of the games we loved in the past. Then later in the episode we discuss some of the games that had an art style that pushed the boundaries during their time. -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com   -------- Level up your morning coffee with Geek Grind Coffee! geekgrindcoffee.com/glitchcube   -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens All other supplemental music is owned by their respective parties.

This week we take a look at the history and psychology of speedrunners. What makes them tick, and what is the draw to this style of play. We also give our own experiences and opinions on the topic. -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. https://linktr.ee/glitchcube -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens

Hello Cubies! It has been a crazy week for the two of us. So we decided to do something pretty light hearted and just check in with each other. Christian has been swamped at work due to Summer Camp and Chris is HAVING A BABY!!!! Actually as of the the day this releases his beautiful baby girl is born! Be sure to send some congrats to him! So sit back and enjoy this episode as we talk about what we are playing, watching and what is going on in our life right now.    Also, episode 100 is right around the corner and we would love audience questions and/or some recordings from you guys to celebrate this milestone!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to another fun and exciting week of games! This time we hop into our time machine to revisit some forgotten gems from the original Xbox. From the massive Duke controller to all the shooters on the platform this was not a system that we really dove into in our youth. But there are some amazing titles that were looked over and deserve their recognition. Games like Otogi, American McGee's Scrapland and Phantom Dust! There are other obscure titles that really pushed the system and have created a cult following now a days but these titles felt like they pushed things a little further. It is interesting because now we look at indie titles to be innovative and change things up, but that was not always the case. So enjoy these titles and who knows you might find a new favorite here! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Hey Cubies! This week we take a deeper look at the developer id Software. We look at their history and the rise and fall of this egocentric gaming company! Thank you so much to Ikaika Hudgens for the use of our intro/outro music! Links to all of our outlets below! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube

Hey Cuubies! We are back again to celebrate all of the amazing games that are coming out at the end of this year. These last two months are so stacked it is rather overwhelming and made it impossible to just talk about them in one episode. So enjoy this conclusion to our celebration of games coming soon! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com

Whats up Cubies! Welcome back to another fun filled episode! This is the start of a new mini series on gaming mechanics. Each week we will be diving deep into a specific mechanic that is crucial to gaming. -------- Lets Go! Here we go with our fourth and final installment of our mini series on game mechanics. This week its all about rock, paper, scissors! It is truly amazing how such a seemingly simple game has influenced the gaming industry as a whole. We see it in just about every genre and allows the player to easily learn the game they are playing without having to have their hand held throughout the entire experience. Thank you all for listening to our little series here and if you have not listened to the others do not worry, you can always give them a listen too.  -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to talk with us and the community directly. Also, if you want to help support us so we can keep making more exciting content for please consider becoming a patreon. Thank you all for the love and support! https://linktr.ee/glitchcube   Also we have a website now! Where you can find our show, more about us and even blog posts that we have written! glitchcubepod.com -------- Thank You all for listening! Welcome to the CubeVerse! Intro/outro music provided by: Ikaika Hudgens All other supplemental music is owned by their respective parties.