As we reach the midway point of summer, we take a look to the upcoming Fall line up of gaming. There's a lot coming but how much of it is actually interesting? Is there anything we're looking forward? Join us as we revisit a question submitted in Episode 218 and gauge your interest in what's coming our way. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:05 Housekeeping 2:30 Logan's Controversial Trails 3 Review 6:10 God of War Ragnarok Date Announced 11:05 Kojima Falsely Accused 14:38 New Kirby Game Announced 17:50 What We're Playing 36:42 Topic 1:23:37 Recos/Closing Links: How Trails 3 Became My Favorite in the Series https://youtu.be/mTYenTmALug God of War Ragnarok Date Announced https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1544667847548354563?s=20&t=woO3y_0ywUdoDp6ccLPAaw Kojima Falsely Accused https://kotaku.com/shinzo-abe-assassin-killer-kojima-greek-news-confusion-1849157839?utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1657302087&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=twitter New Kirby Game Announced https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/15468441715788718082022 Video Game Release Calendar https://www.gameinformer.com/2022 Recos! Descenders (Available on Game Pass) Spy x Family (Anime) Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website: www.thereformedgamers.com Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC #gamingpodcast #hideokojima #godofwarragnarok
When you discuss seminal pillars of gaming, Metal Gear Solid will always come up. In several ways, it changed the gaming landscape through creatively immersing players into the world of Shadow Moses, Solid Snake, and Metal Gears. Not only that, MGS pioneered stealth games, thrusting them into the spotlight with a cinematic flair. Despite what you may think of Kojima, it's impossible to deny the genius of the game's design. But hidden underneath Metal Gear Solid is good bit of philosophy. Is violence a sport? Can love bloom on the battlefield? Can we resist our genes? Join us as we discuss this masterclass of game design as we break down Metal Gear Solid/Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. Want MORE TRG Content? YouTube: www.youtube.com/TheReformedGamers Patron: www.patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:23 - What We're Playing 27:16 - Topic 30:17 - Spoiler Zone 1:43:26 - Patron Thank You's 1:45:04 - Reco's/Outro Check out Sound of the Raign and his music: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX95DHO6mDCy85Vqav21hsw Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundoftheRaign?s=20&t=sNJopvh3kyqQWfmoc_aXoQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LErhoV3kr6FmQVrLjLo0j?si=EzENGmf6SROwyPZJgPB_rA Recos! Fall Guys Free For All Zanthia: https://www.amazon.com/Zanthia-Prophecy-Nicklous-Adams-II/dp/1736799886/ref=sr_1_2?crid=35SEQVLFUMUPK&keywords=zanthia&qid=1656301399&sprefix=zanthia%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-2 The Unfinished Swan (Game) Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (Movie) Shin Godzilla (Movie) Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon: Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter: twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube: YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website: thereformedgamers.com Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
The Reformed Gamers is the show all about theology and gaming. Every now and then, we dedicate an entire episode to something theological focused. Last year, TRG did an episode on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Having this message is great but the next question is: what do we do with it? Joining Logan on this episode is Dr. Matt Queen, Associate Dean of the Roy J. Fish School of Evangelism and Missions and Professor of Evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Queen also holds the L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism. Dr. Queen not only talks a lot about evangelism and invests time in equipping the saints to share the Gospel but he spearheads many evangelistic efforts at SWBTS and his church. In this episode, Dr. Queen discusses the importance of evangelism, the fears that keep people from sharing, and the many ways we can share the Gospel, whether in person or online. You can get in touch with Dr. Queen: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmattqueen?s=21&t=rigjYxXwj9I6h1p5748dYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMattQueen You can also check out Dr. Queen's helpful resources here: http://media.swbts.edu/speaker/10/matt-queen Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 8:58 - Recapturing Evangelism 12:27 - Why is Evangelism Important? 19:00 - Fears of Evangelism 30:26 - What is an Evangelist? 37:51 - Digital Evangelism 44:02 - Digital Evangelism’s Future 47:27 - Ways to Share the Gospel 59:55 - Reco’s/Closing Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website: www.thereformedgamers.com Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
It has been awhile since we have done a mail bag episode. We pitched it to the Deer Patrons to write in questions for us to answer and discuss on this episode. And they did not disappoint. Sony recently showed us an impressive show of games in a recent State of Play that was so good, we had to revisit some of it. We also discuss games we're playing like Ghostwire Tokyo and co-op games like It Takes Two. We also tried to figure out which apostle would play which game. Topic begins at 35:17 Links & Reco's State of Play Round Up: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/06/02/everything-revealed-in-state-of-play-today/ Gris (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, iOS/Android) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Film) Find a local Escape Room and have fun Patrons! Get your write ins for upcoming episodes: Episode 220 (Metal Gear Solid) & Q&A with Skinner Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website: www.thereformedgamers.com Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Like Playstation, TRG is Changing Playstation Plus announced it was changing things up some months ago: game trials, a 3 tier system, and classic games a la a Game Pass like service. More details have been revealed but is it worth the upgrade? Join Logan and TRG's new co-host, Micah, as they dig in. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/What We're Playing 17:55 - Topic 1:00:19 - Patron Shoutouts 1:01:37 - Reco's & Closing Reco's & Links PS Plus Launches in June: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/ PS Plus Game Lineup: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/05/16/all-new-playstation-plus-game-lineup-assassins-creed-valhalla-demons-souls-ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-nba-2k22-and-more-join-the-service/ Viking Squad: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0621-CUSA01265_00-VIKINGSQUADPS400 Uncharted movie: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/uncharted Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website: www.thereformedgamers.com Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Final Fantasy 6 is one of the greatest JRPGs of all time, released in the SNES era. The game has a strikingly darker and more somber tone than the rest of the games in the series. But is that really what the game is about? Jon Harrison (author of Mastering the Game) sits down to break down the game's themes, hidden easter eggs, and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 04:52 - What We're Playing 17:00 - Topic 1:26:34 - Closing Reco's & Links Playseat Challenge: https://www.playseatstore.com/playseat-challenge.html Logitech G923: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/driving/g923-trueforce-sim-racing-wheel.html Stormlight Archive: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-stormlight-archive-series/ Jon Harrison's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Video-Games-Success-ebook/dp/B00UCRYILS Episode 201 - Learning Life Lessons from Video Games with Jon Harrison: https://youtu.be/aQN7_G7XoHs Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon: www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter: www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website: www.thereformedgamers.com Discord: https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Rise, Tarnished. Elden Ring is easily the biggest game to have released in 2022 yet! So big that I brought on PastorDoostyn and Gregg, from Regener8d Radio, to help discuss the game. This is Doostyn's true foray into the Soulsborne genre and Gregg's played these style of games for years. They each bring their unique perspectives to the discussion as we discuss the good and bad of Elden Ring. Secret Links: Secret Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hETwUsjJsjY Secret Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPPzVnrKZk8 Jump straight to the topic: 19:14 Follow PastorDoostyn Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastordoostyn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastordoostyn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pastordoostyn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pastordoostyn Follow Regener8d Radio Twitter: https://twitter.com/Regener8dRadio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Regener8d Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon:www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter:www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook:www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube:www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website:www.thereformedgamers.com Discord:https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Sea of Thieves has come a long way since it's initial launch in 2018. In 2022, Sea of Thieves is growing to be one of the top multiplayer gaming experiences available. Joining me on this episode is friend of the show, Jonathan, aka ParrotMode. We discuss some of the new additions to the game, some of the things that keep people coming back, and share tips for new players. Secret Links Link 1 Link 2 Follow ParrotMode! Twitch Twitter YouTube Time Stamps Housekeeping (6:30) What We're Playing (8:56) Topic (32:00) *Note about this section: the first few seconds, my (Logan) mic acted up and sounds muffled. It returns to normal after a few minutes into the section. Reco's (1:12:35) Tunic (Available on Xbox GamePass) BackBone One FextraLife Elden Ring Builds Read The Stormlight Archive books by Brandon Sanderson Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon:www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter:www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook:www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube:www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website:www.thereformedgamers.com Discord:https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Video games are a great hobby. It’s one of the few forms of entertainment that truly allow us to immerse ourselves in new worlds and go on adventures. But sometimes, we need to put the controller down in order to wrestle with the battles in our own lives. Jesse Knopp, everyone’s favorite goofball admin of TRG’s Facebook group, sits down to discuss how God used a game like Dark Souls to show him that the true battle didn’t lie within the game, but within his own heart. Time Stamps WHYBP 7:31 Topic 15:40 Patron Thanks 1:09:19 Reco’s 1:10:44 Secret Links Stuck in Elden Ring? Secret Link Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon:www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter:www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook:www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube:www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website:www.thereformedgamers.com Discord:https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC
Dissertations are a massive undertaking. Many say it’s the equivalent of writing a book. In order to obtain a Doctorate Degree, it’s one of the things you have to complete. For Matt Millsap, he wrote his dissertation on the theological engagement of video games. You read that right. We also spend some time discussing the preservation of games, US copyright law, and Nintendo’s ever persistent problem of forsaking their legacy. Time Stamps WHYBP 4:20 Topic 9:40 Reco’s 1:24:34 "A Student's Guide to Gaming" by Reagan Rose Metroid Dread - Rookie Hunter Mode STEM Project: Cotton Ball Launcher STEM Project: Compression Project Support TRG As always, if you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting the show over on Patreon to net yourself perks like early, uncut access to every new episode! Link to our Patreon is below! Connect With TRG You can catch up with TRG by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and join our Discord server for community game nights! Patreon:www.Patreon.com/TheReformedGamers Twitter:www.twitter.com/TRGPodcast Facebook:www.facebook.com/TheReformedGamers YouTube:www.YouTube.com/TheReformedGamers Website:www.thereformedgamers.com Discord:https://discord.gg/r4g6p4dztC Secret Links Secret 1 Secret 2 Secret 3