Enlightened Gamer

Enlightened Gamer


Latest Episodes

Episode 22: Gaming Peripherals
February 21, 2016

Do you remeber R.O.B.? If so, sorry. - We're talking Gaming Peripherals in this episode.

Episode 21 – Top 5: Worst Game Characters
February 17, 2016

The boys highlight some of the worst characters from their gaming experience along with some worthy of honorable mention.

Episode 20 – Dropsy with Developer Jay Tholen
February 08, 2016

In this episode, we invite Jay Tholen to answer some of our questions about his game, Dropsy. (Like how do you pronounce the dog's name.) We also speculate on the characters origins and the long bumpy road that development has been.

Episode 19 – XCOM 2
February 07, 2016

Matt rebutts some claims lodged against him last week, then he and Joel sleepily talk first impressions of XCOM 2 and the reasons they haven't been able to play it as much as they've wanted to yet.

EP 18: The Boys of Summer
February 03, 2016

Matt is away, Joel and John play. - We talk new, IOS games, Minecraft and a bit about Borderlands 2. That, and more.

Episode 17 – That Dragon, Cancer
January 28, 2016

In this episode, we discuss a culturally significant work of art that just so happens to also be a video game: That Dragon Cancer.

Episode 16 – Space Sims 2.0
January 21, 2016

In this episode, we talk a little news and Matt takes a little snooze - an instant classic.

Episode 15 – Starbound
January 06, 2016

In this episode, John, Joel, and Matt tote one of their new favorite games, Starbound. While development for this game is still ongoing, it hasn't stopped them from wracking up game time. Find out why this game is doing everything right and (hopefully)...

Episode 14 – Top 5 Games: (Our) Best of 2015
December 29, 2015

In this episode, we go over our choices for the best games of 2015. Keep in mind that these aren't inarguably the best games, they just happen to be our favorites based on what we were able to play.

Episode 13 – Character Creation
December 22, 2015

This episode of the podcast focuses on the character creation feature of video games and discusses whether or not it is an integral element of a good game. - A special thanks to Ron Jenkees for allowing us to use his music.