e026: Somber Reality

e026: Somber Reality

-- Dave and Carlos talk about violence and guns in games, media, and society in the wake of the terrible Newtown tragedy that occurred earlier this month. This is a (mostly) serious episode, and those who feel uncomfortable hearing us talking about this tragic incident are advised to listen to something else. Those who stay: we invite you to comment and discuss this with both us and those closest to you, as discussion is a crucial thing.

e025: "8.672 out of 12.394 Half-Stars!" - Some Dumb Reviewer

e025: "8.672 out of 12.394 Half-Stars!" - Some Dumb Reviewer

-- An angry Carlos and a slightly less angry Dave talk about sad-ass game reviews. Lots of talk about PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale and dumb, dumb Smash Bros. fanboys -- and reviewers (see, tied it in there) -- dismissing a great game because it doesn't have enough "flair" or Mario isn't in it or some shit. Dave and Carlos talk about what makes for good reviews, with Dave making a case for video reviews over text as the new norm. They also talk at length about censorship in games. Thoughtful and angry stuff!

e024: I'd Rather LIVE in Obscurity!

e024: I'd Rather LIVE in Obscurity!

-- (Aware of sound quality issues; apologies.) Surrender or die in obscurity? We think not, good sir! For if we die, how can we talk about obscure fighting games, Wreck-It Ralph, Carlos' experience at Canada Cup 2012, what stupid gamers consider "sexist," freakin' STAR WARS EPISODE 7 (!), and why G Gundam is the only good Gundam series? We'd have to be raised as undead bitches! ... I've just been told that it's "liches." What a stupid fucking word.

e023: GAME OF THE YEAR ALL YEARS

e023: GAME OF THE YEAR ALL YEARS

-- Dave mocks the hell out of Carlos, the former upset the latter tends to play older games over newer ones. To cement his point, Dave pulls up GameOfTheYear.org, and the two go over what they (didn't) play(ed), (didn't) like(d), and (didn't) think/thought was revolutionary. Together, the two boys become men. Not sexually. Possibly sexually.

TFGT 22: Slender U? Nintendo Systems and Overrated Indie Horror Games!

TFGT 22: Slender U? Nintendo Systems and Overrated Indie Horror Games!

Dave and Carlos scrutinize Slender, the most overrated pile o' crap "indie horror game" ever, and openly wonder about this "Wii U" thing they've been hearing about. They also talk about indie games in general, ponder Limbo, chat about emulation, and hype Double Dragon Neon.

POSTSCRIPT: We erroneously claim two things about the Wii U: 1) that the NA release lacks a sensor bar, which is incorrect as both versions include the bar; 2) that Friend Codes are still numbers, which we don't actually yet know. Our sincerest apologies for the misinformation.

TFGT 21: Business, Art, Challenges, Money

TFGT 21: Business, Art, Challenges, Money


Apologies for sound quality/bumpy recording on this otherwise very cool episode! Dave and Carlos welcome friends Kiki, Po, and now-graduated Isaac (from episode 11) for a roundtable where we talk about EA's latest "no 1P" decision, games as art, challenges both self-imposed and scripted in-game, and Kickstarter.

TFGT 20: Beyond Games and Mere Mortality

TFGT 20: Beyond Games and Mere Mortality


Gaming and more! Dave and Carlos talk about RPG inventory systems and the general power/balance of RPG items in general. They also shit all over Final Fantasy, talk breast physics in Dark Cloud 2 (which Monica doesn't have but totally should), berate the bad Darksiders 2 PC port, bust all over Persona 4 Arena, and go over Dave's wish list of upcoming games. And, likely a mainstay: some talk about forms of entertainment that (gasp!) aren't games (TV, film, etc.). Carlos thinks anime sucks, where Dave does not.

TFGT 19: Snippets and Doodads

TFGT 19: Snippets and Doodads


This episode is comprised of snippets and the like, captured both outside of the podcast and from a couple episodes that were never released. Topics include obscene Microsoft/Sony patching costs, Double Dragon, Zelda combat, the Olympics, bullshit round robin tourney formats (including soccer), Rise of the Triad, Mists of Pandaria, a new (!) Sega Dreamcast game called Gunlord, Ouya, and Melty Blood. A good episode to listen to with the lights off. Possibly nude. Sexually.

TFGT 18: The Bowels of Doom

TFGT 18: The Bowels of Doom

Two fat guys. Their friends. Game talk. Phantasy Star Online 2. 100 Rogues. World of Warcraft with upcoming pandas. Steam. Luigi discrimination. Bowser powers. Peach's LIES. Assorted ramblings. The first instance of "Games on Two Fat Guys Talk Games." Word up to your mother.

TFGT 17: Roundtable Reloadvania

TFGT 17: Roundtable Reloadvania


Roundtable Reloadvania all up in this fizbang. Be talkin' smack 'bout reloading weapons, jibba-jabba all over lives systems, talkin' high-low on the down-low alignment Ogre Battle nonsense, nuttin' all over Metroidvania's sexy lips, and puppehs barkin' all over the background an' junk.

TFGT 16: Enter the Sandbox

TFGT 16: Enter the Sandbox


Dave, Carlos, and two friends talk about sandbox games, including their societal impact. Carlos doesn't think Minecraft is a game, even though he totally can't back that up to save his life. Watch him get shanked maybe.

TFGT 15: E3 2012 Roundtable Extramboranza

TFGT 15: E3 2012 Roundtable Extramboranza

Dave and Carlos welcome friends in a full-on and explosive roundtable! We talk about E3 conferences, the games, what made us moist, etc. Extramboranza!

TFGT 14: Totally Late Pre-E3 Micro-Show

TFGT 14: Totally Late Pre-E3 Micro-Show


Dave and Carlos talk about the totally already-started E3 in this short episode. Enjoy, and come back Friday June 8 for our E3 roundtable with friends!

TFGT 13: Roundtable of 13

TFGT 13: Roundtable of 13


The thirteenth episode, recorded on the thirteenth of May (though released later), and with thirteen (minus nine) participants! The two fat guys welcome two guests for another roundtable covering conflicting feelings about game characters, movie to game adaptations, and more. Thirteen! THIRTEEN.

TFGT 12: PlayStation All-Stars and Mobile Gaming and Price Points and Stuff

TFGT 12: PlayStation All-Stars and Mobile Gaming and Price Points and Stuff

The fat guys who talk about games speculate about Sony's latest Smash Bros. clone, talk 'bout dat mobile device gamin', and discuss game prices across THE AGES! We also get philosophical about modern gamers thinking about their entertainment, and what it means to game devs. Deep!

TFGT 11: Where We Have a VFS Game Design Student on the Show

TFGT 11: Where We Have a VFS Game Design Student on the Show


A special treat for our more design-centric listeners! Isaac, student of Vancouver Film School's Game Design program and friend of both titular fat guys, joins us to talk about game design, from schooling to project management and more.

We also talk about tabletop gaming, and where it has made the leap to electronic formats. An informative episode for your listening pleasure.

TFGT 10: Skullgirls and Sirlin and Fighting Games Galore

TFGT 10: Skullgirls and Sirlin and Fighting Games Galore


The two fat guys talk about Mike Z.'s amazingly amazing XBLA/PSN 2D fighting game Skullgirls, David Sirlin's Puzzle Strike Kickstarter, and fighting games in general. Go home and be a family man!

TFGT 9: Roundtable Rambling Rapture

TFGT 9: Roundtable Rambling Rapture


Another friends roundtable! Remakes, ports, ongoing series getting new developers, the horrendous Other M, the even more horrendous Sonic '06, other gaming black sheep, and more!

Carlos has set up a tip jar! Completely optional, but if interested, it's at https://www.patreon.com/ChaseFaro.

TFGT 8: Why We Should Plan Podcast Topics in Advance

TFGT 8: Why We Should Plan Podcast Topics in Advance


So we recorded without a plan, and ended up with this. The general topic is gaming crossovers and cameos.

TFGT 7: Revenge of the FPS

TFGT 7: Revenge of the FPS


Dave and Carlos tackle not only first person shooters, but third person shooters, second person shooters (yes they exist), and all manner of corridor shooter, from Wolfenstein 3D to Halo 4 and everything in between.

Carlos has set up a tip jar! Completely optional, but if interested, it's at https://www.patreon.com/ChaseFaro.

TFGT 6: Pleasures That Are Guilty

TFGT 6: Pleasures That Are Guilty


The "And Friends Hat Trick" edition! A smattering of topics, including guilty gaming pleasures, XBox 360 vs. PlayStation 3, 2D vs. 3D, portable gaming vs. non-portable, audio artifacts, and SOMEONE WHO WON'T STOP BLOWING THEIR NOSE ON THE MIC await!

TFGT 5: Five Topic Scramble

TFGT 5: Five Topic Scramble


Two Fat Guys Talk Games AND FRIENDS yet again! Topic roundtable: holding buttons, DLC endings, Zelda, multiple endings, digital distribution, and more!

Carlos has set up a tip jar! Completely optional, but if interested, it's at https://www.patreon.com/ChaseFaro.

TFGT 4: RPGs and Whatnot

TFGT 4: RPGs and Whatnot


Two Fat Guys Talk Games... AND FRIENDS! Today we are joined by three friends as we talk RPGs, from Roguelikes to JRPGs to RPGs not preceded with a J and beyond.

Carlos has set up a tip jar! Completely optional, but if interested, it's at https://www.patreon.com/ChaseFaro.

TFGT 3: MMO Progression

TFGT 3: MMO Progression


The two fat guys who talk about games talk about how massively multiplayer online games have progressed over the years, and what the future might bring!

Carlos has set up a tip jar! Completely optional, but if interested, it's at https://www.patreon.com/ChaseFaro.

TFGT 2: Square Enix

TFGT 2: Square Enix


Our second episode is about Square Enix: their series, where they were, where they are now, their history, when they were the two separate companies of Squaresoft and Enix, and more!

Carlos has set up a tip jar! Completely optional, but if interested, it's at https://www.patreon.com/ChaseFaro.

TFGT 1: Game Controllers

TFGT 1: Game Controllers


This is the very first episode of Two Fat Guys Talk Games! In this episode, we talk game controllers of past and present.

Carlos has set up a tip jar! Completely optional, but if interested, it's at https://www.patreon.com/ChaseFaro.