Gamer’s Advocate

Jan 31 2025 43 ep. 88 mins 1

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Join three friends - AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion - as they dive into the latest video game issues on the Gamers Advocate Podcast. With a mix of humor, insight, and passion for gaming, this trio covers everything from industry news and game lore to trends and controversies. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, tune in to join the conversation and level up your gaming knowledge with us. Episodes release every Monday and Friday! Watch the videos on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMRSXYDitSnLRrxNHuT22w?sub_confirmation=1

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Consoles - Episode 43 - Metal Gear, Legend of Zelda, Baldur's Gate, Final Fantasy, Assassin's Creed

Jan 31 2025 76 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic tied intimately to where video gaming really got its start: consoles. We discuss our history with console gaming and the progression of consoles over the years, and maybe even possible futures for consoles as technology continues to improve. We definitely didn't get off topic once, and certainly never lost

Outliers - Episode 42 - Metal Gear, Zelda, Baldur's Gate, XCOM, Mario, Final Fantasy, Total War

Jan 23 2025 80 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss those games that stand out from the crowd for some reason. When is it beneficial to push against the current of mainstream gaming? When is it the wrong call? Are there any games that became more likable just by breaking from the established pattern? Any games that would have benefitted more from conforming? (Havin

Is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Worth Your Time? - Episode 41

Jan 17 2025 79 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the latest entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake effort: Rebirth. Kom gives us some insight into why he enjoys the game, and offers some advice for people considering purchasing the game, now that it's available on PC. Should I start with the remake or the original? Does it matter if I've never played a Final Fantas

Unpopular Gaming Opinions - Dark Souls, Overwatch, Morrowind - Episode 40

Jan 10 2025 76 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss topics that none of us really wanted to talk about publicly. The opinions we keep under lock and key because we never wanted to find ourselves in the stocks, but we'll share them with you because we're sure that we're safe here. Right?

Why We Love Baldur's Gate Villains (Spoilers) - Episode 39

Jan 03 2025 141 mins

Join a BananaHammockRepublic and LegionGrey as we continue to mourn the loss of AMKomnenos. We continue with our deep dive into everything the original Baldur's Gate games have to offer (spoilers included); specifically focusing on the role of the villains from these games. How do Sarevok and Irenicus compare to antagonists across video games? What makes for a compelling villain an

Make With the Funny! - Uncharted, The Curse of Monkey Island, Dragon Age - Episode 38

Dec 27 2024 67 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic that none of us is qualified to speak on: humor. We look into the unique avenues video games have to introduce humor, the franchises that continuously deliver on comedy, and our own experiences finding humor in games, and maybe, just maybe we'll find a way to make you laugh too.

Baldur's Gate 2 in 2025? (Spoilers) - Episode 37

Dec 23 2024 118 mins

Join a BananaHammockRepublic, LegionGrey, and no AMKomnenos, as we do an impromptu discussion about Baldur's Gate 2. Characters such as Viconia DeVir, Jaheira, and Minsc are all characters that were in the original game and have made a surprise appearance in others as well so... what makes them and the game worth discussing in 2025? Banana and Legion talk way too long about their h

Current Gaming News and Trends - Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate, Farthest Frontier - Episode 36

Dec 20 2024 69 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the general state of the gaming industry. We look at potentially concerning updates regarding a merger between FromSoftware and Sony, the strategy behind game development and the use of patches for quality control, and other topics that will play a significant role in the immediate future of the industry.

Iconic Video Game Weaponry - Final Fantasy, Dark Souls, Baldur's Gate, Cyberpunk - Episode 32

Dec 18 2024 84 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss iconic weaponry in video games. Which weapons stand out as the most memorable weapons for us? What role do iconic weapons play in gaming... beyond the obvious? Which weapons just shouldn't be?

A Return to Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Major Spoilers - Episode 35

Dec 13 2024 239 mins

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey and special guest, Sniffmapeter as we return to our (incredibly spoiler-heavy) discussion of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now that we've each managed to finish a complete playthrough of the game, we revisit our initial thoughts and offer a more in-depth analysis of the game overall. We also discuss the major story decisions playe