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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 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.
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.
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
In this milestone of an episode, the crew goes through some light news so they can quickly get to their sweetos and stinkos. Frank reviews Glitch season 1 and Becky. The rest of the show is dedicated to the tourney to determine which cartoon is the greatest ever in the eyes of RPGrinders. Prepared for another underdog show to win? Found out right now! Also, be sure to listen live on Fridays at 7PM EST on Twitch/Youtube!
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 Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
It's that special time of year for RPGrinders, since it's Frank Day, and that of course means Exiles! After some news and the usual stinkos and sweetos though. Although it seems Break still has Skype issues to deal with, the crew can get through it just fine. Highlights include discussion of Trump going after the ACA again, Primaries, COVID spikes, and more police brutality. Frank also has a review of Lock and Key season 1 and Castlevania season 3. Be sure to tune in live on Fridays at 7 PM EST on Twitch/Youtube!
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
The crew does a tiny bit of news before moving on to their stinkos and sweets. Among them, they talk more about the protests and the police brutality continuing to escalate against peaceful protesters, and how our 'President' continues to be a fascist. Afterwards there are some movie reviews from Frank, and we discuss the toll of mental health game developers take in their insanely impossible pursuit of making games more realistically violent. There's also talk about the absurdity of curfews. Eric also announces his departure from VOGNetwork.com. Be sure to check out the show live on Twitch and Youtube Fridays at 7PM EST!
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.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
In this episode of RPGrinders, there is only a small bit of news to get through, although we are continuing to look for deals on console online subscriptions. The crew then does their usual weekly plays, and Eric has a bevy of anime reviews of The Wonderland, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online, Hi-Score Girl, Irregular at Magic High School season 1 and it's first movie. Frank has a review of Antrum. Afterwards, we get stinkos and sweetos, with the highlights being Trumps 'Obamagate' and thoughts on the gameplay showcase of Ghosts of Tsushima. Are there multiple ways of pronouncing this game, and are we all assholes? Also, Frank has something called the Symphony of Destruction that you don't want to miss! Be sure to catch stuff like this live on Twitch and Youtube on Fridays at 7PM EST!
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!!!