Podcast 222: Lumines, Wikipedia and rear touch pads
Andrew, Gerry, Graham and Shawn are joined by new writer Jeff DeSolla to talk about their early Vita experiences in this new episode, like Hot Shots, Lumines, Uncharted and Rayman Origins. Also in...
View ArticlePodcast 223 (Mass Effect 3 special): Hackett out
In this bonus episode, Andrew and the crew get deep into their thoughts about Mass Effect 3. How does the game compare to its predecessor? Is Garrus still awesome? Does Admiral Hackett say “Hackett...
View ArticlePodcast 224: You could win one million dollars!
We get back to business as usual in the new episode, talking Journey, Street Fighter X Tekken, MLB 2k12 and MLB 12: The Show and more! We also discuss our favorite game endings, as well as some that...
View ArticlePodcast 225: The state of the JRPG in 2012
In this episode, we share our feelings about the current state of JRPGs, discussing Xenoblade Chronicles, Tales of Graces F, Class of Heroes 2, Unchained Blades, NIS America’s new announcements and...
View ArticlePodcast 226: Blowing on it always works
In this episode, Graham, Andrew, Shawn, Jeff, Chris and Chris talk about gaming hardware failures, from the ill-advised NES slot design and the entirety of the Game Gear to current yellow-light PS3...
View ArticlePodcast 227: Finally, multiplayer!
We’re back after a longer-than-usual break! In this episode, we discuss gray moral choice in games and how games like The Walking Dead do it so well. We discuss the world of MOBAs and MMOs more than...
View ArticlePodcast 228: Nunchuk the shield
Big releases, big podcast! The crew talks about Diablo III and Max Payne 3, and discusses the best of the Wii’s lineup as the console fades into the sunset (like Punch-Out!!, Zack & Wiki and...
View ArticlePodcast 229: You know, guys, time travel is confusing
We’re here from the future! Wait, that’s not right. We were here from the present? Hold on, let me try one more time. Okay, we’re here from… the not-too-distant past… to talk to you in the present…...
View ArticlePodcast 230: The highs and lows of E3 2012
E3 is behind us, and we’re excited. About, you know, a few things. The crew names its favorites from the show, like Beyond: Two Souls, Watch_Dogs and Project P-100. One of those is our overall Game of...
View ArticlePodcast 231: Exploring the best of the unplugged world
It’s summer! Time to unplug and enjoy some games around the table. In this special edition of the podcast, Chris, Chris and Graham talk to Chris Norwood (of GamerChris) and Brad Talton (of Level 99...
View ArticlePodcast 232: Hidilly-hey!
Give a hearty welcome to the three newest members of our crew on this new episode! Brad, Chris and Henry join Graham, Jeff and Chris to talk about our most vivid gaming-life memories. We also discuss...
View ArticlePodcast 233: I thought it was raaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Graham, Henry, Chris and Chris discuss the ups and downs of the Ouya phenomenon in the new episode. Ingersoll tells us about Medici and Ra, Dominowski waits for PSN downloads and hangs out in a...
View ArticlePodcast 234: Slime Genocide
In this super-sized episode, the crew says goodbye to the Wii with impressions of The Last Story, says goodbye to GameCube-compatible systems with a look at the console’s best and says goodbye to the...
View ArticlePodcast 235: Sony’s been good for a week
In the new episode, we’re talking about the news out of Gamescom, the arrival of the 3DS XL, the Neo Geo X’s strange existence and Remember Me, which some didn’t. Andrew tells us about Retro/Grade and...
View ArticlePodcast 236: Hey all you Snackbars out there!
What do we call you readers and listeners out there? Snackbars? Snackaholics? Concessions? Chris Dominowski’s suggestion, which we’re not typing? Whoever you are, hear us chat about Guild Wars 2,...
View ArticlePodcast 237: A bunch of Angry Kirbies
There were a lot of Angry Kirbies on the Internet this week! We try to buck that trend, with nuanced and reasonable discussions of the Wii U and its “launch window” games like Rayman Legends. Listen...
View ArticlePodcast 238: Pandas, Pomeranians and little girl tanks
The fall deluge is upon us. We’re talking about Borderlands 2, Torchlight II, World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, LittleBigPlanet Vita, War of the Human Tanks, Tokyo Jungle and Hell Yeah!: Wrath of...
View ArticlePodcast 239: Gratuitous amount of fighting mechanics
While Graham’s away at New York Comic Con, Andrew, Shawn and the crew talk about the latest news from Capcom, Epic and Microsoft. Henry interrogates the guys about the games they’ve been playing, like...
View ArticlePodcast 240: Cthulhu, betrayal and other kids’ games
On this episode, Henry is apparently Cthulhu and Andrew made him into such a horrible monster. Oh, and games! We chat about Skylanders Giants, Dokuro, Orgarhythm, Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes...
View ArticlePodcast 241 (Wii U special): WaraWara wah-wah
We can’t wait until next week to talk about the Wii U, so we decided to record a special episode! Andrew, Shawn, Jeff and Graham discuss their early experiences with the system, including Nintendo...
View ArticlePodcast 242: Do not burn the Free Hug coupon
This episode, we do a lot of shooting with various levels of skill, dig out from under piles of light blue cases and burn the Free Hug coupon, only to regret it later. Topics: Halo 4, Call of Duty:...
View ArticlePodcast 243: Please don’t leave me with your baby
Anniversary profile Snackbar Games Podcast Hosts: Mike Carabajal and Marco Ortega (2005-2009), Andrew Passafiume (2011-2012), Graham Russell (2011-2012), Shawn Vermette (2011-2012), Henry Skey (2012)...
View ArticlePodcast 244: 2012 end-of-year wrap-up
2012 was a busy year! We try to cover all of it in one episode, which turns out to be just as crazy as it sounds. Hear us go system-by-system, talking about the highs and lows of each. It was a year...
View ArticlePodcast 245: Game of the Year 2012 edition
It’s that time! We discuss our six Game of the Year finalists in this episode, and generally tell you to play all of them. Seriously, guys. Have a listen!...
View ArticlePodcast 246: Welcome to the Henry Show!
No breaking news? No new releases? Henry to the rescue! In this episode, he gets Andrew and Graham talking about their ideal game projects....
View ArticlePodcast 247: Welcome to the Wake-up Club!
On this episode, Andrew tells us about DmC: Devil May Cry and Anarchy Reigns, Shawn leads us through crazy news like Nvidia’s Project Shield and XSEED’s Pandora’s Tower localization, and Graham...
View ArticlePodcast 248: Dogs in the translation
It’s our 2013 RPGs episode! The crew talks about this year’s releases we’re most excited about, and discusses the latest like Ni no Kuni and Fire Emblem: Awakening. Plus: The Cave, Skulls of the...
View ArticlePodcast 249: Sculpting and throwing the gauntlet
The PlayStation 4 is coming! The crew talks about all the news and trailers out of the PlayStation Meeting, as well as the rest of the news in a strangely-busy February. Also: Dead Space 3, Omerta:...
View ArticlePodcast 250: The future of our digital gaming present
In this episode, the crew talks about the fate of digital game purchases in the coming generation. Will there be an easy way to preserve the games we have now? We also discuss Metal Gear Rising:...
View ArticlePodcast 251: W-w-welcome to the D&D World!
It’s Henry’s birthday, so the crew talks about the latest in one of his favorite series: SimCity! Um, without him. In addition to covering the latest news (like Saints Row 4 and the Dungeons &...
View ArticlePodcast 252: Richard Hierarchy strikes again!
So much news! So many games! The crew talks about PAX East and GDC developments, CEO resignations and other acronyms. Andrew tells us about BioShock Infinite, Chris goes undercover in Lego City,...
View ArticlePodcast 253: Fused and confused
In this episode, Andrew negotiates with demons in Soul Hackers, Shawn whistles and stomps his way through Toki Tori 2 and Jeff enjoys the new “high definition” version of Age of Empires II. Also:...
View ArticlePodcast 254: From the page to the pause screen
Let’s talk about some standout comics! Andrew, Henry, Graham and Shawn are joined by Lucas to discuss their favorite (and otherwise notable) superhero games. Also: Pandora’s Tower, Eador: Masters of...
View ArticlePodcast 255: Microsoft’s new Xbox: do you want One?
The Xbox One! We know the name of Microsoft’s new system, as well as some details about what it will do, so we gather to share our thoughts. Also: our experiences with Metro: Last Light, Soul...
View ArticlePodcast 256: E3 2013: Now With Bears!
E3 is next week, and we are most assuredly not ready for it. But we’re excited! So we discuss what we’re expecting from this year’s show. We also talk about some of the latest games: Class of Heroes...
View ArticlePodcast 257 (E3 ’13 special): Dispatches from the front
In this episode, Shawn and Graham find a quiet spot near E3 festivities to share their thoughts on this week’s announcements and early impressions of games on the show floor. Topics include Shin...
View ArticlePodcast 258: Remember E3?
E3′s over, but it’s still with us in spirit! We discuss the ups and downs of this year’s show. Also: Remember Me, The Last of Us and Animal Crossing: New Leaf!...
View ArticlePodcast 259: Who will win the sandwich war?
This week, we talk sandwiches! Oh, and games too. Mostly games. Topics: Project X Zone, Magic 2014, Microsoft’s policy changes and the best of the Ouya right now (like BombSquad, Knightmare Tower and...
View ArticlePodcast 260: Japan, games and Japanese games
July’s a slow month for most things, but there’s big news and releases for those who love their games particularly Japanese! Jeff, Lucas, Shawn, Andrew and Graham talk about Shin Megami Tensei IV,...
View ArticlePodcast 261: Join the Retro Game Club today, Mac!
It’s a Retro Game Club episode! Graham, Shawn, Lucas and Chris say new things about old games, like Phantasy Star, Base Wars and Superman 64. Oh, and new games too! Check out our impressions of...
View ArticlePodcast 262: There’s no party like a Henry party
Henry returns to the podcast! While he finally gets to talk about Dota 2, Graham weighs in on recent releases: Pikmin 3, Tales of Xillia and Dragon’s Crown. Also: what’s the ideal JRPG party size?...
View ArticlePodcast 263: Go back, go home, go to sleep
Andrew’s back, and the fall game deluge has begun! We talk about DuckTales Remastered, Divekick, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, Gone Home and Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. Plus: the big news out of...
View ArticlePodcast 264: More run-and-jump, less clicky-click
It’s time to share our love for games! And some of the latest releases are making that a lot easier. Topics: Rayman Legends, Diablo III (console), Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Killer is Dead, Final...
View ArticlePodcast 265: Past to present to future and back again
Coury Carlson joins Graham, Andrew, Chris and Chris to talk about Grand Theft Auto V, The Wonderful 101, Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix and Puppeteer. Plus: Vita TV, Sega buying Atlus and...
View ArticlePodcast 266: Welcome to Gametown, Population: 1
Lucas, Henry, Jeff, Andrew and Graham convene to discuss series that tried to be more accessible, and whether that turned out well. Also: Wind Waker HD, Disgaea D2, Rain and Rune Factory 4, plus Steam...
View ArticlePodcast 267: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
In this episode, we’ve come down with a severe case of Pokemania, and get together to discuss our symptoms. Also: Skylanders Swap Force, Beyond: Two Souls, The Wolf Among Us, next-gen delays and a dip...
View ArticlePodcast 268: I don’t believe in The Batman
The busy season is upon us! Hear our thoughts on Batman: Arkham Origins, WWE 2K14, The Typing of the Dead: Overkill, Sonic Lost World, the latest first-party Wii U releases, the future of Metal Gear...
View ArticlePodcast 269: The convergence of game generations
Two new consoles are here. The crew talks about the hardware, UI, launch games and more. Also: Super Mario 3D World, Tearaway and Into the Nexus!...
View ArticlePodcast 270: Regifting Henry
The holiday season is a good time to look back, so Jeff, Chris, Andrew, Graham, Lucas and Henry talk about the year’s biggest events and how they’ve changed the way we play games....
View ArticlePodcast 271: Game of the Year 2013 edition
What was the best game of 2013? The crew weighs in on our six overall finalists in this episode, discussing why each is worthy of the honor, as well as why each maybe isn’t....
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