RPGrinders

RPGinders EP 703 - We Review So You Don’t Have To

Friday night is back and so too are we. Back with a brand-new episode of  ReviewPGrinders! As always, we start the show with Reviews followed by the latest Review Deals. Next, we discuss What We've Been Reviewing. Then we do everyone's favorite segment, Reviewos, and it's counter-point Sweereviews. Finally, we end the show with the longest Review segment ever done on ReviewPGrinders.

Our first Reviews segment is shorter than normal. We don't have many review articles, but we do have some solid release dates for upcoming games. The long running MMO Guild Wars 2 is finally coming to Steam, on August 23rd. Anno-Mutationem will be arriving on the Switch, September 1st. And Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom, comes out on November 2. However, it's not all good news, as Broken Roads has been delayed till 2023.

After Review Deals and What We've Been Reviewing, it's time for the best show segment: the Reviewos. Followed by the second-best segment the Sweereviews. 

All good things must come to an end, so too must the ReviewPGrinders. Before ending the show and heading out on our usual Review Quest, we have one last segment: Reviews! There are more reviews in this episode than the Sunday newspaper. Here are only some of our reviews: Movies like Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lightyear, The Ledge, and Predators. Animated features Rise of the TMNT, Vox Machina, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Heroes. And more, there are just too many to type.

With another episode of ReviewPGrinders wrapped up and ready to go, it's time for us to go make more reviews. What we've watched? What We've Been Reviewing? Latest Reviewing Deals? Reviewos and SweeReviews? These and so many more Reviews that must be done! Don't worry, the ReviewPGrinders will be back next week. Until then, don't watch or play anything until we review it for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We Review food too, but you have to pay.

 

 

RPGrinders EP 701 - I Pooped Today!

This episode Franks stomach gets the better of him!  After the news, the guys discuss Alex Jones getting what's coming to him, Sony corners the anime market, Break and Frank differ on the Resident Evil series, Eric and Frank agree on the movie 'Prey', and finally the Wizard of Oz is real in Frank's neck of the woods!  Follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders and join us LIVE every Friday 7EST! Thanks for listening!

RPGinders EP 700 - RPGrinders: The RPG

It's been a long, fun journey but the RPGrinders finally reached level 700 of the podcasting dungeon. A trio of brave adventurers led by Frank the Ageless Wizard with a mysterious past, a long pipe, and a longer beard. Eric the Cleric is the backbone of the Grinders but he doesn't just heal, he also deals massive damage. The last member is Breakman the Bold Bumbling Warrior, he may be accident prone but he's great with a sword.

Level 700 wasn't easy. The Grinders faced waves of tough enemies.  Zombies, aliens, ghost monsters, mutants, and dragon balls were only some of the more formidable opponents.

First the Grinders dealt with waves of mutants, as the TMNT Cowabunga collection was given an August release date. As they fought off the mutant attackers they were beseeched by a dragon. The mighty Dragonball the Breaker, will be bringing destruction in October. More random enemies joined the battle but they are no match for the heroes. 

After clearing the waves of enemies, the heroic team stopped by a local dungeon vendor. The shop keeper haggled with them over the prices of rare Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft treasures. Unfortunately for the shop vendor, the Grinders weren't just great adventurers. They also knew how to find the best deals.

Before heading to their next battle, the heroes came across a strange and usual shop. Out of curiosity, they decided to check it out. Inside they met a sage. He imparted upon them the wisdom of #DearBreakMan. With that, they were ready to move further within the dungeon.

Ms. Marvel, Girls Last Tour, and NOPE ambushed the Grinders. Trio vs trio. Only one group would walk away. Although it was a tough fight, the Grinders used the power of teamwork to fell their attackers. 

Even though they were still exhausted from their last battle, the Grinders suddenly found their selves fighting off waves of evil Stinko humans! The cops and religious zealots attacked in full force but were still defeated by the brave heroes.

Having barely survived their last fight the Grinders stopped to recharge their HP with some much-needed Sweetos. They knew that the only thing left standing between them and the next dungeon level, was the final battle. 

The final battle to defeat dungeon level 700, was upon them. Only they could defeat their enemies and determine the Greatest Game Cube Game of All Time. They fought off hordes of zombies. Fled from the evil Ghost Monsters. Battled more mutants. Encountered an alien species that sucks the life from its victims. And they even defeated a cursed evil sword.

With that level conquered, what adventures will await our heroes as they journey to level 701 and beyond? Only time will tell....

Come tag along on the Grinders next adventure, every Friday 7 PM Eastern on twitch.tv/rpgrinders. Maybe we will even share the loot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was originally going to title this "Power Moves" but it just doesn't fit the writing. 

RPGinders EP 699 - Bring Home the Bacon

This is episode 699, the last episode before the final episode of RPGrinders.... Until the following week when we do another episode! The end is not nigh. 700 won't be a beginning or an end but it will be a blast! In the meantime, enjoy this lively episode!

It wouldn't be an episode of RPGrinders if Break wasn't late because he had to fight Skype in one-on-one combat. Break keeps getting his ass whooped, so maybe he needs training? Or maybe he just uses Skype as the scapegoat to get out of doing the news? Break's tardiness can't stop the news. He can't stop Bayonetta 3 or the Sega Genesis Mini 2 from coming out this October. He can't stop Balder's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 from coming to modern platforms, later this month. And he sure as hell can't stop companies from announcing some upcoming titles, like Kirby's Dream Buffet and Mato Anomalies.

This week Frank's reviews are spoilerific, so if you don't want to hear about season 3 of The Boys or the South Park: Post COVID Special you should stop reading now and scroll to the bottom of the page. The Boys is a well written and amazingly acted show that is only getting better every season. Of course, South Park continues to be one of the funniest shows ever made. But if you don't like spoilers, Eric gives his review of the latest Thor movie. How does it stack up to the critically well received third Thor movie? 

If you don't listen to this show to laugh and have fun, maybe you listen in anger waiting impatiently for your favorite segment: the Stinko of the Week. With the state of affairs in America, abortion continues to be the main topic. The Grinders all have their own personal feelings about the new laws but are in total agreement, the government has no business in our bodies. And, as usual, Democrats and Republicans alike also earn their ire.

The tournament closes out this episode. Moving the Grinders one more round closer to determining the Greatest Gamecube Game of All Time! Two Resident Evils are still on the list, will either make it to next week? Which is the better sequel, Super Monkey Ball 2 or Soul Calibur 2 (I spelled it right this time!)? Are sequels like Metroid Prime 2 and X-men Legends 2 better than the originals? Can cartoon Link save cartoon Zelda and return to compete next week? Will Baby Mario and Baby Luigi reek as much havoc on the tournament bracket as the do on the racetrack? Can Mario water blast his way to innocence and another week on the bracket? Will the Eternal Darkness screw up the brackets as badly as it can screw with your head? On episode 700, we will declare a winner!

All these and so much more. We hope this wets-your-appetite for episode 700. If not, then maybe bacon will. When you think of bacon, think of episode 700. Mmmm bacon.

Did I mention bacon? Cause bacon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you scrolled all the way to the bottom then thanks and please pray with me: In Kevin Bacon's name we pray. Amen. 

RPGrinders EP 698 - Gamecube Rumble

As the title suggests, this RPGrinders has the crew continue the tournament for the best Gamecube game of all time. And it only gets nastier. But before all of that, there is some moderate news, and Frank reviews Beavis and Butthead do the Universe, Stranger Things season 4 part 2, and The Boys season 2. For Stinkos and Sweetos, there is an unusual mix of Manga Yugioh creator dying, Shinzo Abe getting assassinated, and exorcisms being suggested to stop school shootings. It's one kooky show, so be sure to listen. You can even check us out live on Twitch/Youtube Fridays at 7 PM EST! 

RPGrinders EP 697- Miranda No More Rights

This episode we go over a ton of news, Ohio is going to hell, the Supreme Court is going to hell, the GameCube is going to hell, and finally, we are all going to hell.  Where's our handbaskets?  Join us LIVE in chat every Friday 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders  Thanks for listening!

RPGinders EP 696 - The Supreme Court Can Suck It!

It's the officially the first Friday of summer and the Grinders couldn't be hotter. By hot, I mean angry. Disgusted by the news that pregnant women are now property of the state government. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of the horrors to come. 

The Supreme Court has decided that state governments now have control over the choices a pregnant woman is able to make. The government has decided women don't have the right to bodily autonomy. Worse still, this is only the beginning! Contraceptives, LGBTQ rights, worker's rights, and interracial marriage are all on the agenda. Today was a horrible blow to women and this is only the beginning.

Republicans and Democrats have failed the United States of America and its people.

Lest we forget that this is a gaming podcast, the Grinders were still able to talk about some happier things, like JRPG news and what they have been playing. Frank was even able to give a review of the horror movie Revealer. 

There wasn't a lot of news but there were some upcoming release dates. After weeks of game delay news, it was refreshing to have some actual release dates. Games like Dusk Diver 2 and Tyrant's Blessing will be out in August, and Rune Factory 5 will be hitting Steam in July. If you live in Japan, the offline version of Dragon Quest X will also be released this year.

In these trying times it's great to have video games. To help us destress from a situation that feels beyond hope. With the world collapsing around us, we all need to be aware of our own emotional and mental states. No matter how hopeless it may feel. We must never stop fighting for what is right. Just don't forget that your own health matters too. 

 

 

 

 

How many more nails will be hammered into the coffin of Democracy before we lose it forever?

RPGrinders EP 694 - Happy Little Boobs

This episode we have quite a few news stories and after, have some spirited stinkos and sweetos.  Also in free for all the guys discuss the new Playstation Plus Tiers and debate the pluses and minuses of the platform vs the Xbox Game Pass.  Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders!  Thanks for listening!!

RPGinders EP 693 - Peach Trees

On the 1st Friday, of June, the Grinders are back and rowdier than ever! The Grinders are so wound up that even the chatters get help getting wild. Why is there so much energy in today's episode? Is it Republicans, Democrats, gun violence, police, mental health, or maybe all of them combined?!

The 2nd Amendment is a big part of this episode. The Grinders are pro-gun but agree that not everyone is fit to own one. What is causing the spike in gun violence? Why is the United States ranked so high in gun violence? What can be done to end the mass shootings? Well America ever start taking mental health issues seriously? What role do the police play? Are the police doing more harm than good?

Only 3 Stinkos are in this energized episode. Although there aren't many, they are bad enough to cause concern. Of course, guns and cops are two of the topics but the Ohio GOP is not to be outdone. They are turning Ohio into the next Texas or Florida. They want human rights and freedoms in their control. 

By the 4th paragraph, it sounds like the whole episode is negative. So it's time to focus on the happier parts of the show. Although Frank wants to wait until they release the second part of the forth season of Stranger Things. He won't say much but he gives it high recommendations. 

Back to talking about the 5-0. JK! Today's news features a lot of release dates and the retirement of heavy hitter in Japanese RPGs. Shinji Hashimoto, the Brand Manager of the legendary Final Fantasy series, has retired of Squenix. 

Well over 6 hundred ninety episodes and still going strong. The seven hundredth episode is just around the corner. We have no plans of slacking off between now and then. We won't be slowing down either!

And on the 7th day, God rested...

 

 

 

and Frank retired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These colors don't run (into schools with active shooters).

RPGrinders EP 691- Chocolate Starfish Grinding

In this packed episode the guys talk NFT's, Frank tries to double a review a movie, Roe V. Wade being overturned takes us down a dark path, Eric rails against Keiiji Inafune's involvement in his own NFT venture, and finally, the guys are one step closer to determining the greatest PS2 RPG of all time!  Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders  thanks for listening!