Midwest Game Nerds

Jan 30 2025 332 ep. 66 mins 53

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The Midwest Game Nerds Podcast seeks to discuss the latest trends, news, releases, and more in the video game industry.
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Episode 239 - Most Anticipated Games of 2025 and Blade Chimera

Jan 30 2025 65 mins

Alex and Jon are checking out Blade Chimera! They also talk about the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and their most anticipated games of 2025.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnetIf you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can

Episode 238 - Top 5 of 2024!

Jan 16 2025 82 mins

We made it! It's now 2025 so of course it's time to talk about our top 5 games of the year! Fortunately we all played at least 5 games but it was a close call...All of that plus some honorable mentions and a few games we wish we'd played as well. And Alex goes over all of the movies he saw or watched from 2024!Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to o

Episode 237 - The Game Awards, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Remastered

Dec 19 2024 73 mins

Games are being played! Jon and Alex are checking out Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered, Bryan and Alex have started Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Alex finished Astroneer! Plus we talk about some of the Game Awards winners and big announcements!What we've been playing:(0:09:26) Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S, NS)(0:26:17) Ind

Episode 236 - Irresponsible Spending!

Dec 06 2024 53 mins

Alex is still mining away at Astroneer but that didn't stop him from probably spending too much money on JRPGs that he will never finish.What we've been playing:(0:09:06) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)(0:14:01) Alan Wake 2 (PS5, PC)(0:21:50) Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)(0:24:10) S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chernobyl (PC, XBX/S)(0:25:59) Black Friday PurchasesPatch Notes:(0:43:40

Episode 235 - UFO50 and Astroneer

Nov 21 2024 47 mins

Alex has played a lot more UFO50 and has somehow fallen down an Astroneer shaped hole! We also talk about Shadow of the Erdtree being eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards as well as the other contenders for Game of the Year.What we've been playing:(0:02:18) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)(0:05:49) UFO50 (PC) and the Eggplant podcast(0:20:09) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)Pa

Bonus Sidequest - Potpourri of Sidequest Topics

Nov 14 2024 56 mins

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.Music, TV, food, and 3D printing -- what more could you ask for from an MGNP sidequest?Send us your ideas for sidequest topics t

Episode 234 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 plus a little Windblown and STRAFTAT

Oct 31 2024 62 mins

Bryan carries the podcast as he has checked out a bit of Windblown in early access and STRAFTAT as well as the new Call of Duty! All of that plus plenty of news.What we've been playing:(0:02:49) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)(0:07:30) Silent Hill 2 (PS2)(0:08:58) Windblown (PC Early Access)(0:19:11) STRAFTAT (PC)(0:22:42) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)Patch Notes:

MGNP Sidequest - Disney Cruisin' and Bryan's Keyboard

Oct 15 2024 16 mins

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.Bryan briefly talks about his new keyboard case (I don't get it, either) and Alex went on a Disney Cruise!Send us your ideas for

Episode 233 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Oct 10 2024 39 mins

Jon's finally back to playing Rainbow Six Siege, Bryan just can't quit Destiny 2, and Alex has checked out the first Zelda game where you get to play as Zelda!What we've been playing:(0:03:20) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)(0:10:12) Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4/5, X/BO/SS/SX)(0:18:46) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (NS)(0:22:45) Balatro Mobile

MGNP Sidequests - Linkin Park, Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, and Alex's Tears!

Oct 01 2024 35 mins

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our Patreon the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks.Alex found the Oreo Coke/Coke Oreos, Jon wants to talk the recent Linkin Park news, and Alex cried at an episode of Bluey!Send u