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The Gaming Outsider Podcast is a show dedicated to video gaming of all kinds with a focus on the community. Here at The GO, we don't subscribe to just one platform, and we realize that we don't have the ability to play every game that's out there. Our goal is to discuss ours and our listener's perspectives on current and former games that we have played while keeping a positive environment.

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Rockford, IL

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The Gaming Outsider Podcast is a show dedicated to video gaming of all kinds with a focus on the community. Here at The GO, we don't subscribe to just one platform, and we realize that we don't have the ability to play every game that's out there. Our goal is to discuss ours and our listener's perspectives on current and former games that we have played while keeping a positive environment.

Twitter:

@TheGOcast

Language:

English


Episodes
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Urban Jungle, After Love EP & How Much Art Matters

4/2/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Scott welcome artist and writer Renaldo Cooper to discuss just how important art is in video games. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (31:24) News (1:02:20) New Games (1:06:48) After Love EP (Xbox) (1:18:18) Urban Jungle (PC) (1:24:44) Tiny Garden (PC) (1:32:46) “From the Outside In” Topic: How Important Is Art? Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:09:10

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Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, On Your Tail & Video Game Music Covers

3/27/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & welcome Joel Baer from The Blueshift Big Band to discuss bands that cover video game music. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (18:55) News (38:52) New Games (43:19) Breakout Beyond (Xbox) (55:20) Assassin’s Creed: Shadows (Xbox) (1:22:01) Karma: The Dark World (PS5) (1:27:42) On Your Tail (Switch) (1:35:33) “From the Outside In” Topic: Video Game Music Covers Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:06:51

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Odinfall, Spilled! & Fan-Made Games

3/19/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Scott discuss their favorite fan-made projects that they’ve played. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (27:51) News (49:23) New Games (55:05) Spilled! (Steam Deck) (59:30) Ammossum (Steam Deck) (1:04:04) Odinfall (Steam Deck) (1:10:47) Guards II: Chaos in Hell (PC) (1:21:10) The Phantom (Switch) (1:26:49) “From the Outside In” Topic: Fan-Made Games Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:03:32

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Split Fiction, Tomb Raider IV-VI & Urban Legends

3/12/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Kevin talk about urban legends in games from over the years. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (12:31) News (25:10) New Games (31:44) Split Fiction (Xbox) (43:36) Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (PlayStation 5) (51:32) Potion Shop Simulator (PC) (1:01:20) The Executive (PC) (1:06:04) Hoover Heroes (PC) (1:10:45) Alex’s Journey to the Grave (PC) (1:16:17) “From the Outside In” Topic: Urban Legends Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:01:47:16

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Monster Hunter Wilds’, ‘Him, the Smile & Bloom’ & Community Questions

3/6/2025
On this episode, Jacob, CB & Scott answer questions provided by the GO Community. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (12:00) News (31:16) New Games (34:46) Monster Hunter Wilds (PC) (47:23) Him, the Smile, & Bloom (Switch) (52:45) Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (PC) (1:01:19) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:01:56:59

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Whisker Squadron: Survivor, Glover: & Gaming Addiction

2/27/2025
On this episode, Jacob, CB & Scott have a discussion about video game addiction and a recent lawsuit that has them fired up. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (15:19) News (41:07) New Games (46:05) Whisker Squadron: Survivor (Steam Deck) (56:50) Glover (Switch) (1:02:51) Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (PC) (1:14:08) “From the Outside In” Topic: Gaming Addiciton Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:29:08

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Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and Game Boxes

2/20/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob, Alyssa, CB & Scott talk about game boxes from over the years and which ones they and the community like best. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (18:05) News (58:03) New Games (1:03:02) Kingdom Come Deliverance II (PS5) (1:16:43) Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (PS5) (1:29:52) Alien: Rogue Incursion (Meta Quest 3)b (1:39:47) Avowed (Xbox) (1:52:56) Catagrams (iOS) (1:56:06) Nova Game Expo (PC) (2:01:43) Striving for Light (2:02:48) Nexus FPV (2:04:45) Footage (2:08:52) “From the Outside In” Topic: Game Boxes Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:46:13

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Ruffy and the Riverside, Moons of Darsalon & The Future of Sony

2/12/2025
On this episode, Jacob, CB & Scott discuss the future of Sony and what they’d like to see from PlayStation in the next generation. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (33:36) News (1:00:32) New Games (1:02:42) Ruffy and the Riverside (PC Demo) (1:08:38) Monster Hunter Wilds (PC Demo) (1:15:16) Moons of Darsalon (PS5) (1:23:26) “From the Outside In” Topic: The Future of Sony Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:14:00

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Threefold Recital, Tales of Iron 2 & Community Questions

2/6/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob, Alyssa, CB & Scott answer questions from the community that revolve around video games. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (22:53) News (49:40) New Games (53:52) Tales of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter (PS5) (1:03:19) Threefold Recital (Steam Deck) (1:06:26) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:01:57:53

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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Remastered, Blade Chimera & The Future of Xbox

1/29/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob, CB & Scott chat about the future of Xbox and what they want from Microsoft. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (21:52) News (59:15) New Games (1:03:02) Blade Chimera (Steam Deck) (1:17:48) Dreadout Remastered Collection (PS5) (1:23:33) Ramas' Call: Twisted Timing (PC) (1:32:32) Star Wars Episode I: Power Battles Remastered (PS5) (1:42:25) The Stone of Madness (PC) (1:49:57) “From the Outside In” Topic: The Future of Xbox Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:27:06

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Hydroponics Farm & Store Simulator, Luck Be a Landlord & Switch 2 Hopes

1/22/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Scott discuss the Switch 2 announcement as what they hope comes to Nintendo’s new hardware. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (24:43) News (56:13) New Games (1:03:51) Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PS5) (1:11:33) Hydroponics Farm & Store Simulator (PC) (1:16:49) Luck Be a Landlord (Steam Deck) (1:24:08) “From the Outside In” Topic: Switch 2 Hopes Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:16:15

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Monster Meals, The Legend of Cyber Cowboy & Gaming Resolutions

1/15/2025
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Scott share theirs and the listeners’ resolutions for 2025. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (19:00) News (43:26) New Games (48:29) Monster Meals (Steam Deck) (53:42) The Legend of Cyber Cowboy (PS5) (1:02:13) “From the Outside In” Topic: 2025 Resolutions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:01:55:19

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The Gaming Outsider 2024 Game of the Year Episode

1/9/2025
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott, Zack, Jacob, CB & Alyssa welcome Grant Henry for our annual tradition of determining the best games of 2024. They’ll also briefly talk about the games they’ve been playing, the week’s industry news, and also what they consider to be the most important news story from the year. On This Episode (Start) Welcome/Introduction (25:59) 2024 News & 2025 Predictions (1:16:19) 2024 GO Award Categories (2:36:11) 2024 Personal Favorites & Most Anticipated for 2025 Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:03:04:33

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An Interview with Scott Clark & Patreon Previews

1/4/2025
On this episode, our Producer, Kevin Honigford, interview host Scott Clark about his passion for starting The Gaming Outsider. You'll also get two past Patreon episodes as a preview for the coming year. Click this link to enter our physical video game drawing; all you have to do is tell us your favorite video games of 2024. You can choose between Silent Hill 2 (PS5) Will Bastards (Switch), or System Shock (Xbox). You can watch next week's episode LIVE on YouTube. You can subscribe to our page here get notified when we go live. On This Episode (5:37) Interview with Scott Clark, host of The Gaming Outsider (37:32) Patreon Sample #1 | "Trade-Off" Episode with Scott & Kevin (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past vs. Sonic the Hedgehog) (1:30:23) Patreon Sample #2 | "Desert Island Games" Episode with Scott, Zack & special guest Marina Ryan of the Quest Markers podcast. Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:30:33

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Westild’s Law, Bronana & Game Awards 2024

12/23/2024
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Scott recap the 2024 Game Awards that took place last week. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (29:38) News (43:43) New Games (45:36) Westild’s Law (PS5) (53:07) Williams Pinball Volume 8 (Xbox) (57:00) Zen Pinball World (iOS) (1:03:07) Bronana (PC) (1:08:02) Highway Police Simulator (PS5) (1:16:05) “From the Outside In” Topic: Game Awards 2024 Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:38:14

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Indiana Jones & the Great Circle, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1+2 Remastered & Christmas Wish Lists

12/12/2024
On this episode, Zack, Jacob, Alyssa & Scott share what’s on their and the listeners’ Christmas Wish Lists this year. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (23:00) News (43:50) New Games (47:23) Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered (PS5) (59:23) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Xbox) (1:18:37) Stars in the Trash (PC) (1:23:33) Proverbs (PC) (1:29:15) Overthrown (PC) (1:39:06) NAIRI: Rising Tide (PC) (1:53:31) “From the Outside In” Topic: Christmas Wish Lists Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:30:06

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Neon Blood, Slopecrashers & Community Questions

12/5/2024
On this episode, Zack, Jacob, Alyssa & Scott answer questions from the community; most are video game related. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (26:03) News (46:50) New Games (54:14) Neon Blood (PC) (1:04:03) Voidwrought (Switch) (1:16:14) Slopecrashers (PC) (1:22:47) Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop (PC) (1:31:48) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:11:44

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Kong: Survivor Instinct, Love Too Easily & Video Game Maps

11/28/2024
On this episode, Zack, Jacob & Scott welcome Allen Scheck from Toastid Waffel, the developer of Catastrophic Inversion, to talk about what makes a quality video game map.. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (36:37) News (56:03) New Games (1:03:47) Kong: Survivor Instinct (PS5/Xbox) (1:20:05) Love Too Easily (PS5) (1:26:42) Farmagia (Switch) (1:41:20) Loco Motive (Switch) (1:51:03) “From the Outside In” Topic: Video Game Maps Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:25:09

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Mindcop, Access Denied: Escape & Getting into Game Development

11/21/2024
On this episode, Jacob, Alyssa & Scott welcome Damon Brown from from the GO community to talk about what it takes to get into video game development. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (22:07) News (56:10) New Games (59:40) Farming Simulator 15 (PC) (1:08:39) Mindcop (PC) (1:15:29) Access Denied: Escape (PS5) (1:20:37) “From the Outside In” Topic: Getting Into Game Development Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:19:42

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Neo Harbor Rescue Squad, Back Then & Mobile Gaming

11/14/2024
On this episode, Jacob, Alyssa & Scott welcome Jonathan Concepcion from Galactic Slice to talk about gaming on phones and tablets. Before that they discuss the week’s news from the video game industry and the games they’ve been playing. E-WIN Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair Yetee T-Shirts - Mega Man Collection On This Episode (32:29) News (1:01:37) New Games (1:04:26) Back Then (PS5) (1:08:45) Neo Harbor Rescue Squad (PS5) (1:16:34) “From the Outside In” Topic: Mobile Gaming Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

Duration:02:09:28