Gaming Buzz

Our Best Video Game Hidden Gems 2018!

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:34:51 -0600

Gotta collect all of the video game hidden gems? In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob and Jason discuss video game hidden gems they recommend to any game collectors out there including modern hidden gems including hidden gems for the PS4, Hidden Gems for the Xbox One, and Hidden Gems for the Wii U.

Our Video Gaming New Years Resolutions!

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:42:42 -0600

Will we break these resolutions too? In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob and Jason discuss video games, game collecting and games they want to beat all in the year 2018!

Gaming Buzz, the Holiday Wishlist

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:19:29 -0600

All I want for Christmas is (Wii) U? In this Gaming Buzz discussion Jacob, Christian, and Jason discuss the many video games, accessories, and video game merchandise that are on their holiday wish lists! From Nintendo Switch to NES games they count down the top games on their video game wishlist for Christmas!

Gaming Buzz Ep.64 The SUPER, DELUXE, GOLD, COLLECTORS EDITION!

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:39:21 -0600

Do you want stickers for an extra $9.99? In this Gaming Buzz discussion Jacob, Darien, and Jason discuss collectors editions of video games. From art books to Lanyards they discuss all the usual contents of collector's editions, Our favorite collector's editions, and the things that make collector's editions suck.

Loot Boxes and Microtransactions, Why They SUCK!

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:17:55 -0500

What is with AAA gaming these days? In this Gaming Buzz discussion Jacob, Christian, and Jason discuss the recent trend of AAA games like Star Wars Battlefront II, Middle Earth: Shadow of War and NBA 2K18 to be littered with microtransactions and pay to win lootboxes.

Splatoon 2 Review and Impressions Ft. Jordan from Drop Rate!

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:00:49 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Christian, Darien and special guest Jordan from Drop Rate and the Have At You! podcast discuss the release of Splatoon 2, Nintendo's newest entry in their fast paced, high octane, shooter series. They discuss some of the changes to game play from the first Splatoon, some of the joys and sorrows of salmon run, and their general experiences with the game.

Digital Downloads, Are Physical Games Dead?

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:58:07 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob, Jason, and Darien discuss how digital downloads are changing the gaming industry. They discuss the history of downloading games, the effects of game downloads on the industry, and the future of physical media for games.

How We Store Our Games! 1996 - 2017

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:55:09 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob, Jason, and Darien continue discussing the many ways we have stored our video games over the many decades of gaming. They cover many influential formats like, CD Roms, DVD's, Blue-ray, game cartridges and more!

How We Store Our Games! 1960 - 1995

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:36:09 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob, Jason, and Darien discuss the many ways we have stored our video games over the many decades of gaming. They cover many influential formats like floppy disks, CD Roms, game cartridges and more!

Modern games that are going to be RARE and EXPENSIVE!

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:32:38 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob, Jason, and Christian discuss video games that will (in their opinion) become rare and valuable in the future! They discuss games on PS3, PS4, Wii U, and PS Vita!

Online Gaming is in DANGER!! Net Neutrality

Wed, 10 May 2017 13:43:07 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob, Jason, and Christian get political! They discuss the recent challenge of Net Neutrality laws in the US government. They discuss what Net Neutrality means, why it matters to gamers, and some of the things we all can do to keep net neutrality safe!

Retro Gaming VS Modern Gaming! With Dan!

Wed, 03 May 2017 12:27:51 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion, Jacob, Jason, and special guest Dan discuss the merits of Gaming in the past and gaming in the present. They discuss many of the benefits to playing games on old computers with shareware, downloading games, and the lack of innovation with AAA gaming.

Speedruns! (Fastest Episode Ever!)

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:32:13 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz discussion Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss the rise of speed running video games. They cover the many merits of Awesome Games Done Quick, the many games that are speed run, and the competitive spirit that drives speed runners.

Lets Discuss Virtual Reality in Under 30 Minutes

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:30:14 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Darien, Jason and Christian discuss how Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are important to the video game industry and their applications outside of video games, and the future of these technologies.

Our Predictions for E3 2017!!

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:55:05 -0500

In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss E3 and the many amazing games that could be announced!! They cover all the major publishers like Ubisoft, Nintendo, and Sony.

The Video Game Consoles we HATE!

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:22:01 -0600

In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss the video game consoles they don't like collecting or even playing! They also discuss why they hate the systems they do and why Jason is absolutely 100% completely wrong about the Dreamcast.....like geez Jason, were you just never held as a child? The Dreamcast is AMAZING. SHAME. ON. YOU.

Pre-orders Industry Savior or Pure Evil!?

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:21:03 -0600

Pre-orders? In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss the good and the bad of pre-orders. They also discuss the origins of pre-orders and how they may be affecting game developers in a negative way.

Reacting to Our First Ever Podcast!

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:38:08 -0600

It's a blast from the past! In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Jacob, Darien and Christian celebrate Gaming Buzz's 50th podcast episode by reacting to the very first Gaming Buzz Podcast episode ever. Spoilers....It's bad! They also discuss the origins of Gaming Buzz and Gaming Buzz's future!

Everything Wrong with the Nintendo Switch

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:04:47 -0600

Is the Nintendo Switch a bad system that will lean Nintendo to bankruptcy?? In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Jacob, Jason and special guest Elliot discuss some of the obvious flaws with the Nintendo Switch and how they may effect Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch Launch Title Comparison

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:03:33 -0600

Does the Nintendo Switch have the worst launch lineup of any system ever? In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss many video game systems with better or worse launches than the switch.

Mobile Games

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:21:00 -0600

Lets Talk about Mobile Games, with Darien?. In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Darien, Jason and Christian discuss how mobile games are changing in the market and how it is improving.

Is the Retro Game Bubble Going to Burst?!?!

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:17:38 -0600

Are all of our games going to be worthless?. In this Gaming Buzz Podcast Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss the retro game market and whether games for the NES, SNES and others are going to become worthless. They also discuss other systems like the GameCube, PSP and DS and their potential as a good investment.

Favorite Video Games of 2016!!!

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:57:15 -0600

Its the New Year! So lets talk about last years best games. Jacob, Jason and Christian talk about their favorite 2016 video games.

Jason VS Pokemon!

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:52:21 -0600

Is Pokemon EVIL? In this episode Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss some of the darker elements of the Pokemon universe and if the main series Pokemon games should have a higher rating.

JRPGs VS WRPGs!

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:53:07 -0600

Do you like Final Fantasy VII or Fallout 4? In this episode Jacob, Jason and discuss the differences between Japanese RPGs and Western made RPGs. They also discuss which games they prefer.

The Best MMOs!

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:52:02 -0600

World of Warcraft anyone? in this episode Jacob, Jason, and Darien discuss Massively Multiplayer games. They list some of their favorites and least favorites!

Pokémon Sun and Moon Discussion

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:19:47 -0600

Alola everyone, in today's episode Jacob, Christian and special guest Darien discuss about Pokémon Sun and Moon and what they think about it.

2017 Gaming Predictions

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:58:34 -0600

2016 was pretty weird, what could happen next? In this episode Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss their predictions for Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and more for 2017!

Nintendo's Misstep The Wii U

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:11:34 -0600

Why is the Wii U the worst console of this generation? In this episode Jacob, Jason and Christian talk about on how and why the Wii U was a commercial failure

Overrated Video Game

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:01:40 -0600

Whats are some video games that are overrated? In this episode Jacob, Jason and Christian talk about their opinions on overrated video games.

Hidden Gems

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:21:24 -0600

Whats our Hidden Gems? In this episode Jacob, Jason and Christian talk about their own hidden gems and underappreciated games

To Emulate or NOT to Emulate

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:42:12 -0600

Is emulation...good or bad? In this episode Jacob, Jason and Christian discuss emulation and the problems that effect game developers and the legacy of games.

What it's like running a game store!

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:05:06 -0500

What is it like running your own game store? Jacob, Jason and special guest Gregg from Game Trade in De pere, WI discuss what it is like running a game store. They discuss some of the challenges that game store owners face, if running a game store can help your own game collection and some game store horror stories!

Nintendo vs Fans (DMCA Battles)!

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:48:39 -0500

Who has the right to make a Mario Game? Jacob, Christian and Jason discuss several recent cases of Nintendo issuing DMCA claims against fan games. They discuss whether these claims are fair or not.

No Silver Lining for No Man's Sky!

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:19:10 -0500

Was No Man's Sky a ripoff?? Jacob, Christian and Jason discuss some of the issues with No Man's Sky and why it has gotten so many gamers mad. They brainstorm ideas for how to improve relations between Hello Games and gamers.

The Best Video Game Consoles Ever!

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:16:42 -0500

Which Video Game consoles are the best? The podcasts hosts Jacob Christian and Jason talk about some of the greatest video game consoles of all time. From the PS1 to Dreamcast to the Wii they go over all the great consoles that make gaming great!

The Best Overwatch Characters!

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:20:56 -0500

Which Overwatch characters are the best? Is the best Tracer? Roadhog? Lucio? The podcasts hosts Jacob Christian and Jason debate, bicker, and fight to decide the best characters in Overwatch. This episode is more fun than a game of Lucioball!

An interview with Jon St. John

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:12:46 -0500

We're all out of bubble gum! Jacob and Darien interview famed voice actor Jon St. John in this episode of Gaming Buzz! Jon is well know for providing the voice of Duke Nukem, Big The Cat from Sonic Adventure, and has provided voice work for many other games. Please note this episode contains strong language and sexual themes.

The Pokemon Go Live Podcast Event!

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:11:57 -0500

It's time! Jacob and Darien host the Gaming Buzz Pokemon Go Live Podcast Event! They bring on a lot of guests who all share their experiences with playing the world-wide phenomenon Pokemon Go. They talk about Pokemon they want to catch, severs crashing and.....a derailed train?

Much Ado About Conventions!

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:19:36 -0500

It's convention season! To celebrate Jacob welcomes on Alex Giebel, the Video Game Chair for Kitsune Kon (a convention located in Green Bay, WI) and Zak Kasper, Kitsune Kon's LAN Subchair. Together they discuss tips and tricks for attending a convention, what games you should chose to play from Kitsune Kon's massive game library and some convention horror stories!

Video Games that would make great movies!

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:51:50 -0500

Nachos, Mountain Dew and Doritos flavored popcorn? In this episode of Gaming Buzz Jacob, Darien and Christian discuss video games that they feel would make great adaptions on the silver screen! They talk about games like Fallout and Pokemon!

Pokemon Sun and Moon Predictions!

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:09:08 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Jacob, Darien and Christian discuss the upcoming games Pokemon Sun and Moon! They discuss their individual opinions on the games starter Pokemon, possible new Pokemon, new mega evolutions and new gym types they would like to see.

Our Biggest Gaming REGRETS!!!

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:54:11 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Jacob, Darien and Christian discuss their biggest gaming regrets! They discuss games that they bought that they didn't enjoy. They also discuss what they have learned from their mistakes that have made them better video game collectors.

The Best Indie Games!

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:28:19 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Jacob, Darien and Christian discuss Indie games! They discuss games like Minecraft and Cave Story. They even discuss games like Super Meat Boy and Christians adiction to The Binding of Issac!

Our Sports Game Recommendations!

Fri, 20 May 2016 10:49:31 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Darien, Christian and special guest Dalton of TCG Buzz share their recommendations for sports games.. They discuss their favorite sports games, some other game recommendations and even some games to stay away from.

Sports Games Featuring Dalton!

Tue, 17 May 2016 14:07:27 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Darien, Christian and special guest Dalton of TCG Buzz share their experiences with sports games.. They discuss their first memories with the genre and What they like and don't like about sports games!

Our top video game characters!

Thu, 12 May 2016 08:32:09 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Darien, Jacob and Christian share many video game characters they cannot go on gaming without. They discuss characters from many franchises including Metal Gear, Mega Man, Senran Kagura and much more!

Games we want remade!

Wed, 04 May 2016 12:25:25 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Darien, Jacob and Christian share their enthusiasm for great games they want to experience again with a fresh coat of paint. They even share what games they wish would be made again such as F-Zero GX, Shenmue, Metal Gear Solid, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot and many more!

Our thoughts on....RPGs Featuring Jason!

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:31:47 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Jacob and Darien discuss the RPG genre with a special guest, Jason. They go over their fist experiences with the genre of role playing games, their favorite games in the genre like Final Fantasy and Pokemon. From Yo Kai Watch to Dark Souls they discuss everything RPG!

Our thoughts on....3D Platformers!

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:06:33 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Jacob Christian and Darien discuss the 3D platformer genre. They go over their fist experiences with the genre of 3D platformers, Their favorite games in the genre like Crash Bandicoot and Super Mario 64. From Ratchet and Clank to Bubsy 3D they discuss everything 3D platformer!

Our thoughts on....First Person Shooters!

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:13:18 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Jacob Christian and Darien discuss the first person shooter genre. They go over their fist experiences with the genre of first person shooters, Their favorite games in the genre and the effects that Call of Duty has had on the genre. From Half Life to Bioshock they discuss everything FPS!

Our thoughts on....2D Platformers!

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:51:32 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Jacob Christian and Darien discuss the 2D platformer genre. They go over their fist experiences with the genre of 2D platformers, Their favorite games in the genre and some 2D platformers that are no good! From Mario to Sonic they discuss all the greatest 2D platformers.

Boss Battle Rage!

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:22:56 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Darien, Jacob and Christian blow off some steam by sharing some video game boss battles that they do not enjoy. Each hosts share several of his most rage-inducing boss battles and (to keep from having an aneurysm) some video game boss battles that made them smile. They also discuss a potential sequel to Naughty Dog's game The last Of Us.

Video Game Collecting Tips!

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:52:11 -0500

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, hosts Jacob, Darien, and Christian share their knowledge and experience of the retro game collecting world. They walk through the best places to find games, how to store game collections, how to manage game collecting and even some general life advice.

PC Master Race! Featuring Gary Dechamps

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:49:02 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Jacob and Christian along with special guest Gary discuss the world of PC gaming. They discuss some of the potential new technologies in PC gaming such as virtual reality, 4K resolutions and external graphics cards.

G.B.K.F.A with Cheat Codes!

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:16:15 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Jacob Christian and Darien talk about their favorite video game cheat codes. They discuss classic PC games like Doom, recent Indie titles like Shovel Knight and even some really weird cheats....Exploding women and WWII era T. rexes anyone?

But which should you buy?

Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:37:06 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Jacob, Darien and Christian analyze the current gen consoles to see which ones are the best.They analyze the Wii U, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to find out which is the best to buy. From exclusive games to backwards compatibility They look at every aspect of each console and give their opinions on which reign supreme!

Super Smash Bros: Not for Scrubs Edition

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:11:21 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Christian, Darien, and Jacob predict what might be coming next for the Super Mash Bros. series in a potential sequel. They ponder on new game play elements, characters, stages and whether or not Melee elitists suck (they do). They also discuss #logogate a scandal they have been affected by.

The 2015 Lemmy Awards

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 13:49:09 -0600

In this special episode of Gaming Buzz, Jacob, Christian and Darien switch jobs from being Hosts to being Judges as they analyze the best games of 2015 and debate over which games should receive a coveted Lemmy award. Chairs are broken and many INKrecible puns are made.

SpongeBob? SpongeBob!

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:32:30 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Christian, Darien and Jacob discuss great video games that most people have never played or wouldn't expect to be great. These "Hidden Gems" vary from Super Nintendo platormers to quirky PlayStation 2 RPGs. There's a game in this episode that is a cartoon Metal Gear Solid!

It Didn't GGGOOOOOO Anywhere

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:31:18 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz, Christian, Darien, and Jacob continue their discussion on failed video game consoles. However, every system they talk about this time is a handheld system meant for portable use. They even talk about a system that is worse than the Virtual Boy!

Saturns, GameCubes and Virtual Boys. Oh my!

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:47:52 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Christian, Darien and Jacob discuss several video game consoles that for various reasons, did not make a massive impact in the gaming market. These "failures" might not be horrible systems but one thing is sure, you'll be seeing red (and black) by the end!

The Good, the Bad and the Amiibo.

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:08:10 -0600

In this episode of Gaming Buzz Christian, Darien and Jacob discuss what they like and don't like about Nintendo's amiibo toys. This topic leads to discussion about weird toy names, price gauging and even using hair as a weapon! Each host discusses what they like and dislike about Amiibo and their hopes for future amiibo.

Preview Episode: Shark Tales!

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:20:00 -0600

In this special preview episode, the hosts of Gaming Buzz discuss everything from their favorite genres of games to their fondest memories of playing games as kids. Jacob and Darien discuss traumatizing memories of bad games while Christian shoots lemons.