Gamer’s Advocate

Making BG3 More Like BG2

Thilling Conclusion Comparing BG3 to OG BG|| Episode 95 || Part 3

Comparing OG Baldur's Gate to Baldur's Gate 3! || Episode 94 || Part 2

Kom is still busy so Banana and Legion will be discussing Baldur's Gate again! We dive into more details of the series and compare the original games to the most recent entry, and even offer some of our ideas for what could have been for Baldur's Gate 3. If you love all things Baldur's Gate, this is the episode for you! Feel free to weigh in with your own comments!

Comparing OG Baldur's Gate to Baldur's Gate 3! || Episode 93 || Part 1

Due to Kom's busy schedule, we unfortunately had to record another episode without him, and you know what that means: Baldur's Gate! This episode looks at the ways that Baldur's Gate 3 carries over some of the core elements of the first two games. For those just getting into Baldur's Gate with its most recent game, you may enjoy learning about the parallels from the earlier entries in the series. Feel free to weigh in with your comments!

GA Latest Gaming Experiences! || Episode 92 || Dispatch, Anno Pax Romana, Age of Empires 2

Gaming Spiritual Succesors || Podcast Ep. 91 || Baldur's Gate 3; Mass Effect

Game Moments that Made Us Cry || Podcast Ep. 90 || Baldur's Gate 3; Mass Effect, Red Dead Redemption

--SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE-- Join Kom, Banana, and Legion as they dig deep and share their most emotional moments. Feel free to take advantage of their vulnerability, and bully them in the comments! Or just share your own tear-jerking moments.

Baldur's Gate 3 Talk! (with ItsMaffie)! || Podcast Ep. 89 || Baldur's Gate 3; Mass Effect

*Major Spoiler Warnings for Baldur's Gate 3 in this Episode* In a very special episode of the Gamer's Advocate, Banana and Legion enjoy the company of guest, ItsMaffie! Feel free to share your opinions in the comments and check out Maffie's Twitch page

The Game Awards! Yay? || Podcast Ep. 88

The Gamer's Advocate team tackles this year's Game Awards. They offer their votes with a little insight into why they voted the way we did and what they hope will be the impact of these awards. AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion dig into each category (with a few exceptions) and try to find something meaningful behind all the pageantry and advertising for future games. Feel free to weigh in in the comments with your votes and what you're looking forward to from the game awards! #GamingPodcast #GamingDiscussion #PodcastCrew #thegameawards

Game Dev Reacts to Dispatch! || Podcast Ep. 87 || Dispatch, Expedition 33

*Major Spoiler Warnings for Dispatch in this Episode* In a very special episode of the Gamer's Advocate, Banana and Legion enjoy the company of guest, ItsMaffie! She offers her industry insight on video games with a special focus on Dispatch. Join in the discussion as we take a look at what it is about Dispatch that seems to have caught so much attention in the gaming sphere. Feel free to share your opinions in the comments!

Early Gaming Memories! || Podcast Ep. 86 || Final Fantasy, Pac-Man, The Legend of Zelda

Ready to feast on some nostalgia? 🦃🎮 In this special edition of our podcast, hosts AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and Legion sit down to carve into their earliest gaming memories—from pixel-perfect magic to those “did the console just eat my save file?” moments. We’re talking retro consoles, first gaming heartbreaks, childhood triumphs, and the games that made us fall in love with the hobby in the first place. As we gather around the virtual table, we can’t help but feel extra thankful for the incredible moments gaming has given us over the years. After all… what better time than Thanksgiving to appreciate the games that stuffed our childhoods full of joy? So pull up a chair, grab a plate of leftovers, and join us as we give thanks-for-gaming and share stories that'll warm your heart more than pumpkin pie fresh out of the oven.

Steam Announces the New Steam Machine || Episode 85 || Dispatch, Clair Obsur: Expedition 33

Join our AMKomnenos and Legion for a quick discussion of the latest announcement from Valve regarding the Steam Machine! We take a look at the specs of the new console, the design of the new controller, and the role these new products can play in gaming. This leads to a great discussion of the role that Valve and tech in general plays in the gaming industry. Feel free to join in the discussion with your comments! Are you looking forward to the new Steam machine or controller?

Incomplete and Unsatisfied || Podcast Ep. 84 || Jedi Survivor, Metal Gear Solid, Battletoads

Join our AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and Legion as we look back at games we never got around to finishing. We (eventually) discuss games that just couldn't hold our interest, games that were just too hard, and all the other reasons we had for leaving games un-finished. Sometimes it's a mechanic in the game, sometimes it's the community surrounding the game, and sometimes it's just the wrong place, wrong time, but we hold ourselves accountable for all the games we never completed and discuss what it even means to complete a game. Feel free to let us know the games you never got to finish in the comments!

Alistair, Morrigan, & Dog! || Podcast Episode 83 || Dragon Age: Origins

Join Banana and Legion for a discussion of Dragon Age companions. We continue the pattern of evaluating BioWare companions in this initial discussion of the first 3 companions we meet in Dragon Age: Origins. We take a look at Alistair, Morrigan, and our trusty Mabari hound in this episode. This conversation will be overwhelming from our memory of playing through these games in the very distant past of our youth, so bear with us. Feel free to weigh in with your own comments on these companions!

I Need Healing! || Podcast Episode 82 || Zelda, Metal Gear Solid, Doom, Civilization, Fortnite

Join our resident doctors, (Disclaimer: No one on this podcast is a medical professional.) AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as they dive into the world of the white mage and discuss healing in video games. They take a look at the various ways video games have tried to reconcile the time-sensitive need of video games with the slow, drawn-out process of healing (especially for these old guys). Do we want realism in games when it comes to healing, or are we willing to accept a deus ex machina for the sake of keeping the pace?

TutorialsLearning About Tutorials? || Podcast Episode 81 || Dave the Diver, Khazan, XCOM, Megaman, Starcraft

Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion, as they tackle the concept of tutorials in gaming. Since tutorials are often the first experience gamers get with a new game, it's important for developers to get it right. Which games got it right, and which ones blew it? What makes for a good tutorial? Feel free to weigh in with your comments and let us know what games stood out in their tutorials!

12 Games That Kept Us Hooked || Podcast Episode 80 || The Witcher, Spider Man, Warcraft

In this episode of our gaming podcast, hosts BananaHammockRepublic, AMKomnenos, and Legion dive into the timeless games that have kept us hooked for years. From the strategic depth of Civilization to the epic worlds of Warcraft, we explore what keeps us coming back—whether it’s the thrill of conquest, nostalgia-fueled campaigns, or the endless replayability that defines these classics. Join the conversation as we share personal stories, favorite moments, and why some games never really leave our hard drives. 👉 Tune in, relax, and let’s talk about the games that won’t let go.

Facing the Consequences || Podcast Episode 79 || KotOR, Mass Effect, BG3, Fable, Clair Obscur

In this episode, AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and Legion discuss the idea of consequences in video games. Some games definitely do a better job of respecting a player's decisions, and implementing consequences for those decisions into the story of the game. We take a look at the games that did it well, and those that dropped the ball and made player decisions feel meaningless. What games did you feel did consequences well, or which games really blew it? Let us know in the comments!

Abra Kada-bruh || Podcast Episode 78 || Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate 3, Kingdom Hearts

In this episode, AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and Legion sit down to discuss the role of magic in video games. We dig into the different ways of describing magical systems and the way an approach to magic can influence the available methods of storytelling. Feel free to share your favorite magical spells or systems in the comments!

Gaming Routines || Podcast Episode 77 || Baldur's Gate 3

In this episode, BananaHammockRepublic and Legion sit down to share their personal gaming habits and routines that get them locked into the gamer zone. From quirky rituals to tried-and-true setups, the hosts break down what helps them stay focused, energized, and ready for long sessions. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore grinder, you’ll find some relatable—and maybe even surprising—insights into the life of dedicated gamers. Please share your opinions in the comments!