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This Podcast is about grinding your way through life stirring up controversy and trying to play a few RPGs along the way.
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Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, a new month brings a new tournament. Since it is October, it's time for Halloween and scares. Frank pits the 64 greatest horror movies against each other, in a life or death struggle to finally determine what is the Greatest Horror Movie ever made! However, they cannot get to the tournament before doing the rest of a packed show.
As usual, the Grinders start with the news. Ocean S Heart has been announced for the PC, the best named game Yakuza: Like A Dragon gets solid release dates, a new tactics based Dragon Quest is coming to mobile, and Gal Gun Returns will be searching for panties on the Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
As always, the Grinders have plenty of reasons to complain. As far as Break is concerned, The Orange Idiot and Traitor is always a Stinko. This time he threatened voters, supported terrorists, and caught COVID-19. The Grinders do not wish death on anyone but that doesn't mean we have to have sympathy for someone that has none.
Break has a great Sweeto. He gives out the Friend Code to his brand new Switch Lite. He likes it so much, no one would be surprised if he spooned with it at night. Frank is also proven right, as Trump's tax forms were leaked and confirm what Frank already knew.
Now it's time for Round 1 of the 64 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time Tournament Bracket. Will the Quiet Place vanquish Amityville Horror, is the Ring scarier than Evil Dead 2, can the Blair Witch Project defeat Friday the 13th, can Silence of the Lambs survive the original torture porn movie Saw? Let us know what you think as these movies and many more compete to be declared the best.
In Kevin Bacon's name I pray. Amen.
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
This episode of RPGrinders, is so jam packed we could barely fit it all into a two hour podcast. Tons of news, Stinkos, and the Greatest NES Game bracket challenge. Also in the episode, Break answers a great new #DearBreakMan question and the Grinders discuss the absurdity of Gender Reveal Parties.
This episode has a lengthy news section that includes: Immortals Fenyx Rising is coming to consoles and steam in December, a new Pocky & Rocky game is coming in 2021, Code of Princess EX is coming to steam in October, and Disgaea 4 Complete+ is out now on steam and Xbox!
It wouldn't be RPGrinders without Stinkos and there are plenty of reasons to complain. As usual, the Orange Boy plays a big part in pissing off Break. Orange Boy even indirectly pisses off Frank. While Eric is stuck dealing with the death of his router port.
The Greatest NES Game of All Time bracket is starting to get tighter. The Grinders have to choose which 16 games move on to the next round. Can Super Mario Bros 3 beat Mega Man? Is Castlevania better than Contra? Will Mike Tyson's Punch Out get knocked out?
Please let us know what you think. Just tweet us @RPGrinders
Is there a such thing as a Fartriloquist?
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, we come one round closer to determining the Greatest N64 Game of All Time! 16 teams are left but only 8 can survive! Before getting to the tournament, we still have news, reviews, Stinkos, and more!
It wouldn't be RPGrinders if we didn't start with the news most relevant to JRPGs. News like: The announcement of Black Myth: Wu Kong, yet another take on Journey to the West. Baldur's Gate 3 getting early access on Steam and Stadia, Sept 30th. And Tears of Avia releasing on Sept 24th.
This episode's reviews feature Eric's impression of the game Catherine Full Body, while Frank reviews the anime Cells At Work, and the movies Open 24 Hours and Random Acts of Violence.
Politics is prevalent in the Stinkos, as usual, but Break seems to be more upset by the actions of one sports broadcaster. The bigoted broadcaster shocked long time listeners, embarrassed his team, and saddened the city. Break loves Cincinnati and he refuses to allow such hatred to spread.
It's your life. As long as you aren't hurting others or destroying the world around you, NO ONE else should ever dictate how you live your personal life.
With only two weeks left, the battle continues! Will Goldeneye beat Ocarina of Time? Can WWF No Mercy survive? Is Mario 64 going to make it the next round? Is Tony Hawk 2 worthy? Is Beetle Adventure Racing more fun than Mario Party 3?
Never wipe your ass with your own grass.
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Please excuse the audio issues this week we did the best we could! This ep we talk some great rpg news, Eric reviews the Blasphemous DLC and Streets of Rage 4, Break has some choice words for Trump and an incompetent Congress, Frank finally beats Dragon Quest 11, and finally the crew widdle down 32 N64 games down to sixteen in our monthly tournament to determine the greatest N64 game of all time! Join us LIVE every Friday 7eST on Twitch.TV/RPGrinders or search RPGrinders on Youtube. Follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders, thanks for listening!
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, the guys discover the meaning of an anti-rpg. Break teaches the world about Ghosting and Frank surprises everyone with two big announcements.
The popularity of the cartoon bracket has inspired him to make it a monthly even. Start the month with 64 players then determine a winner at the end of the month. Starting on August 7th, the Grinders will determine the greatest N64 game of all time. Tweet @RPGrinders your favorite N64 games.
Frank's other big announcement is the return of Grinder Dance Party. Twice a month on Saturdays at 7 PM Eastern. He'll be bringing the FUNK starting on August 1st! Tweet @FrankBranches for the link.
Other than the big announcements, it's business as usual, or as usual as it gets for RPGrinders. The news and topics include: An anti-rpg, a bumbling Biden, the Gaslighter and Chief, bad news for a child rapist, advice about Ghosting, and even tarot card reading.
Stay safe. Always practice Western Ghost Grip.
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
This is the last episode of RPGrinders before hitting the huge milestone of 600 episodes! This isn't the pen ultimate episode because next week isn't the end. With 599 episodes complete, the RPGrinders are still going strong with no signs of stopping!
This episode includes news about the upcoming release of Ys Origins for the Switch, Vagrus: the Riven Realms coming to Steam and GOG on July 22nd, Dragon Marked For Death coming to the Playstation Network, and Monster Rancher 2 being ported to the Switch and mobile platforms later this year.
Frank reviews the horror movies Beach House and Rattlesnake. He also reviews Disney Plus' latest release, the musical Hamilton.
As usual, there are plenty of Stinkos. The spread of COVID-19 continues to be a hot topic, as well the lack of separation of church and state. It's not all bad though because Frank's car and the SCOTUS might be Stinkos but they are also Sweetos! You'll have to listen to find out why.
Before ending another fun episode, the Grinders spend time preparing for episode 600. That episode will feature a 64 bracket style tournament to determine what is the greatest cartoon series of all time! Let us know your favorite cartoons.
Never bury the lead.
There will be a contest for a free game for chatters as well as a gift card for listeners!
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
This week a new listener sends in a provocative question to Break Man (totally wasn't Break Man who sent in the question), Eric reviews Ben To and Fairy Tale, Frank reviews Big Mouth Season 3 and Tiger King, Break reviews the new Unsolved Mysteries and gets us revved up for fourth of July shenanigans, and finally the guys discuss the price of video games for the next gen consoles! Stay safe, wash your hands, don't touch your face, and whatever you do DON'T FEED THEM AFTER MIDNIGHT! Follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, the issue of police violence and the murder of George Floyd are addressed. Although time is made for the normal show segments, the issue of how the police treat minorities is important enough to be this episodes main focus. The Grinders even invite their good friend @freak5chaos to join in on the discussion.
Frank has a lot to say about the police, racism, murder, civil unrest, and years of oppression. He has never hid his feelings about police. He also wants to know how others feel. If you want to defend the police or agree with Frank, just tweet @RPGrinders and let us know.
Even though the topic at hand is of the most importance, the Grinders still have to put on a show. A lot of gaming news stories, including the upcoming Dragon Quest: Adventure of Dai. Adventure of Dai is coming to consoles, phones, arcades, and it's even getting a TV show.
Fuck the police.
Saturday May 09, 2020
Saturday May 09, 2020
On this episode of RPGrinders, Frank and Eric are almost forced to do the show alone because Break takes things way too seriously. Hurt feelings don't last long and they don't stop the show!
Lately we have had a lot of game delays but this episode's news is all good. Bandai Namco announces Scarlet Nexus for the current and next gen, while Children of Morta gets a new update, and Korean action RPG Bellatia is available now!
Frank has had a busy week and has a lot of reviews as proof. He has an overall positive attitude for the Purge movies and the series Attack on Titan. Lest we forget this is a gaming podcast, Frank also reviews Call of Duty Modern Warfare remastered.
As usual, the Stinkos take a very serious turn. Racial inequality, broken friendships, the injustice system, and even murder. Luckily, there are always some Sweetos to help us get through.
For the final segment, Frank asks "Are RPGs too long?" It's safe to say that the Grinders are fine with longer games. What do you think? Just tweet us @RPGrinders
Twitch vs YouTube vs Microsoft vs Sony.....FIGHT!!!
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
This episode things get a bit heated with discussions of UFO's and protesters storming the Michigan capitol with guns. Before that though, the Grinders talk news, Eric reviews "Rascal does not dream of a dreaming girl" in a spirited analyzation, Frank bitches about idiots who throw cigarette butts out their car window and the affect they can have on the homeless and the environment, and also Sonic the Movie and Mortal Kombat: Scorpions Revenge get Franks review treatment! Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST Twitch.tv/RPGrinders or search YouTube for RPGrinders and be sure to follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders! You can support the show bigtime by subscribing on Twitch and YouTube. Thanks so much for listening!