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The Games Gone By Podcast

Games Gone By

Ramblings and retrospectives from three lifelong gaming enthusiasts.

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S4 · E2
Saturday · 1 hr 42 min
Dead Space
Continuing the tradition of playing a horror game each October, the GGB crew boards the USG Ishimura to discuss the remake of the 2008 sci-fi horror classic, Dead Space. From its cinematic influences and unique limb-dismemberment, to its innovative HUD-less interface, join the crew as they explore what makes Dead Space special, the franchise's legacy, and why its 2023 remake stands among gaming's most impressive modernizations. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S4 · E1
September 28 · 2 hr 22 min
Star Wars: Zero Company
Adam, Austin, and Jeff head back to a galaxy far, far away to dive into the debut title from Bit Reactor, Star Wars: Zero Company. Join them as they break down its XCOM-inspired tactical combat, memorable cast, intriguing story, and the unsurprising realization that this podcast is now roughly 11% Star Wars. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E12
August 24 · 2 hr 22 min
The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers & Return of the King
In the early 2000s, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy took the world by storm, and gave rise to two of the most beloved movie tie-in games of all time: The Two Towers and The Return of the King. This month, we return to Middle-earth to discuss how EA translated the films into surprisingly great action games, and whether they still hold up more than two decades later. Along the way, we take a look back at the movies themselves, their incredible legacy, and delve into why this particular iteration of Middle-earth has endured. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E11
July 27 · 1 hr 1 min
The Witcher
In celebration of The Witcher 3’s newly announced DLC, join Adam and Austin as they return to where it all began. Originally recorded in early 2020 following the breakout success of the Netflix series’ first season, this final episode "from the vault" explores CD Projekt Red’s ambitious, bizarre, and deeply imperfect 2007 debut: The Witcher. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E10
June 30 · 1 hr 41 min
Midyear Recap - 2026
Austin and Adam sit down to talk about what they've been playing so far this year: what they enjoyed, what they didn't, and what they've missed out on. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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June 17 · 1 hr 27 min
[Bonus] Summer Games Fest, Nintendo Direct and More
Adam and Austin give their takes on a slew of upcoming and recently announced games, including Star Wars: Zero Company, The Ocarina of Time Remake, Resident Evil: Veronica, Fable, Exodus and more. ...and of course, their most anticipated, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E9
May 25 · 2 hr 37 min
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
In an era when 3D console games were still finding their footing, one game set a standard for an entire generation. Often regarded as many player's all-time favorite game (Austin's included), join the Games Gone By crew as they dive into The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. From Kokiri Forest to Ganon's Castle, they revisit the puzzles, dungeons, and music of one of gaming's most influential titles to see if it still holds up nearly three decades later. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music Credits: Introduction — "Boy Without A Fairy" by Dr. Awkward YouTube Listen to more here: Spotify Outro — "Zelda's Lullaby" (Slide Guitar Cover) Performed by Andy Kahrs YouTube Listen to more here: Spotify All other music from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time © Nintendo. Music composed by Koji Kondo. Music compiled from footage by YouTube channel “Pure” Compilation Video -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E8
April 20 · 1 hr 41 min
Titanfall 2
Before Apex Legends, Respawn delivered Titanfall 2, a shooter defined by unrivaled movement mechanics, chaotic large-scale battles, and memorable mechanized combat. Join Adam, Austin, and Jeff as they break down what made it special, why it never found a lasting audience, and what might be the single greatest FPS campaign mission ever devised. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E7
March 23 · 2 hr 14 min
To The Moon
In 2010, a young man named Kan Gao's grandfather would become seriously ill. Unbeknownst to anyone at the time, this tragedy would inspire one of the most introspective and emotionally resonant video game projects in recent memory. Join Adam and Austin as they laugh, cry, and banter their way through To the Moon and its sequels, a series about lingering regret, altered memories, and the fragile search for meaning at the end of it all. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E6
February 23 · 1 hr 55 min
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Originally released in 2003, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade was the game that quietly brought Intelligent Systems’ long-running strategy RPG series to a Western audience, following many players’ first brush with Fire Emblem through Super Smash Bros. Melee’s Marth and Roy. Join Adam and Austin as they recount Austin bumbling his way through Elibe as a pre-teen, geek out over the game’s ageless animation style, break down why Blazing Blade became Fire Emblem’s Western foundation, and discuss how this entry earned its legendary status. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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January 19 · 49 min
[Bonus] Anthem: The 2019 Review
As mentioned in the Anthem proper episode, Adam and Austin gave their first impressions of Anthem mere weeks after it launched on Adam's old college radio show, CyberPunk FM. Take a trip back to 2019: Before the Schreier article, before Mark Darrah's dev diaries, and before this game went on to become one of the most notorious live service disasters in gaming history. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E5
January 12 · 2 hr 27 min
Anthem
On the eve of Anthem’s shutdown, Adam and Austin dig through BioWare’s most soul-crushing failure. Is there actually a good game buried underneath that 59 on Metacritic? Did this live service bomb end BioWare as we knew it? Join them as they attempt to answer these questions, and more, about this infamous 2019 disaster. Link to The Schreier Article: https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964 Link to "The Darrah Files": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_QY8F8z_4c -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E4
Dec 22, 2025 · 2 hr 13 min
2025 - Year In Review
Join Austin and Adam as they discuss all their favorite games, industry news, and Game Awards winners for the year of 2025. WARNING: Contains Spoilers for Expedition 33, Dispatch, and possibly more. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
[Bonus] 2025 Video Game Awards - Predictions
In this episode, Adam placates Austin's deep love of award shows as they go through each category of the 2025 Video Game Awards and attempt to predict this year's winners. Haven't played all of this year's nominees? Don't worry, neither have they. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E3
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Jet Set Radio
Adam and Austin rewind back to the year 2000, skate the streets of Tokyo-to and soak in the sonic chaos of its notorious underground radio station, JET SET RAADDIIOOO!!!! Join them as they dig into what holds up, what doesn’t, Hideki Naganuma’s musical legacy, the Future of the franchise, and how the game's impact is still felt in the industry 25 years later. Music/Sound credits (by order of appearance): Hummin' The Bassline - Hideki Naganuma [Voice] - DJ Professor K from Jet Set Radio - Billy Brown Rock It On - Hideki Naganuma That's Enough - Hideki Naganuma Sweet Soul Brother - Hideki Naganuma Sneakman - Hideki Naganuma Oldies But Happies - Hideki Naganuma Jet Set Groove #2 - SEGA SOUND TEAM Let Mom Sleep - Hideki Naganuma Like It Like This Like That - Hideki Naganuma Oldies But Happies - Hideki Naganuma Everybody Jump Around - Richard Jacques Like It Like This Like That - Hideki Naganuma The Concept of Love - Hideki Naganuma Jet Set Groove #1 - SEGA SOUND TEAM Birthday Cake - Cibo Matto Sweet Soul Brother - Hideki Naganuma Funky Dealer - Hideki Naganuma Sneakman - Hideki Naganuma Everybody Jump Around - Richard Jacques JACK DA FUNK - Hideki Naganuma -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E2
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
F.E.A.R. - First Encounter Assault Recon
In celebration of Halloween, Adam and Austin revisit Monolith’s 2005 horror-FPS: F.E.A.R. Join them as they dissect the Alma induced nightmares, heart-pounding slow motion gunplay, and the GOAP-driven AI that made enemy soldiers feel eerily human. References: AI and Video Games - Building the AI of F.E.A.R. with Goal Oriented Action Planning | AI 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaOLBOuyswI -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S3 · E1
Sep 29, 2025 · 50 min
Sunderfolk
To kick off Season 3 of Games Gone By, Austin and Adam pull out their smart phones and take a stab at Sunderfolk, the narrative tactical RPG from Secret Door, one of the studios under Mike Morhaime's publishing umbrella, Dreamhaven. Join them as they discuss the game's unique controls, tabletop analogues, focus on cooperative gameplay, and whether or not Dreamhaven is actually making any money. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S2 · E14
Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Metroid Fusion
Back in 2002, Samus Aran returned from an eight year hiatus to star in Metroid Fusion. Join Adam, Austin, and Jeff as they explore the atmospheric level design, iconic boss fights, terrifying SA-X sequences, and how Fusion’s linear structure switched up the series compared to its predecessors. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S2 · E13
Jul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Shadow of the Colossus
Adam, Austin, and Jeff revisit 2005’s towering art-house adventure Shadow of the Colossus… or more specifically, its 2018 remake. Join them as they climb, cling, and complain through a game that puts the "cult" in cult classic. Warning: May contain content unsuitable for fans of Shadow of the Colossus -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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S2 · E12
Jul 1, 2025 · 55 min
[Bonus] Steam Next Fest - Summer 2025
Adam and Austin talk about fourteen of their favorite (and not so favorite) demos from this year's Steam Next Fest. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at gamesgonebyradio@gmail.com
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