RPGrinders

Not much to say in this episode since the crew has very little news to ring in the new year. Eric reviews the latest Venom movie, and Frank reviews the recent Nosferatu reimagining. The stinlos are pretty much the usual, but maybe listeners could give Eric the money they need for a new seating arrangement. At least the Sweetos are nice to see. And at last, Eric starts the month with a Driver's Seat to ask the most important first question of tge year: What are your thoughts on New Year's Resolutions? be sure to listen live for more antics to come, Fridays at 7 PM EST on Youtube/Twitch!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! A brand new... FUCK. Why does the new year make some of dumber than usual? I don't know but I do know that the Grinders are back. Or at least, they will be. They still have one final episode before they return in 2025. They will be back with more of the insanity of Game Night, the thoughtful conversations of the Driver's Seat, and the fantastical Panic Room. But first, let's flash back...

Back to the past. To an ancient time, I like to refer to as 2024. In that distant past the Grinders would start every episode with the latest news. Updates on when those games will join the rest of us in the future. Games like OFF, AI Limit, and Ys vs Trails in the Sky Alternative Sage may have been made in the distant past but will be arriving in 2025. 

They maybe from a past long forgotten but the Stinkos of history should never be lost. The past is seemingly doomed to repeat itself as Republicans, Democrats, racism, and misogyny never seem to go out of style. Democrats and Republicans worked together to give themselves raises while discriminating against the Trans community. Not to be out done, Disney made sure to spread their own brand of transphobia. Anyone who thinks misogyny and racism are dead, should see how her new (now former) fan base reacts to Caitlin Clark's interview about White Privilege. 

With the end of 2024 came the final episode of Panic Room. Well, maybe not the final episode but it is the last episode of the year that has long since passed. And it will be a good one, if Break can come up with something before time runs out. In the meantime, the Grinders talk about their favorite games of the year. Games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom stole many hours of Frank's life, and he has no regrets. Break surprised no one by choosing an RTS. And of course, Eric played a ton of JRPGs but only the best made his year-end list.

With that, it's time to go back to the future! (Don't sue me!) The Grinders no not what the future will bring but they know they will keep showing up every month to game, complain, argue, laugh, and have a good time. Even if 2025 is a shit sandwich of never-ending stupidity, the Grinders will be back every month and just as crazy as ever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I review the Xbox version of this fantastic new entry in the Mana series!

I review the latest 2D Zelda game for the Switch!

I revisit this short but fun indie RPG, but this time as a remake!

I review the Xbox version of this great RPG classic!

This week Frank dislikes the choice for game of the year, the guys have metric ton of news stories to go through, Eric brings a great Christmas Panic Zone scenario to ponder, Break's Stinko's spark hefty conversations about healthcare, and finally Break's Christmas gifts are a huge hit!  Catch us LIVE every Friday (except the last Friday of the month) at 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders and YouTube (search RPGrinders)!  Thanks for listening!

Don't say their name! Anyway in this episode of RPGrinders, the crew once again waits for Breakman while Eric and Frank get through most of the news. A lot of weird announcements, but one that really sounds out is a mobile version of FFXIV for China. Also Frank doesn't fully comprehend game development costs and the choices smaller teams sometimes have to make and it's really capitalism's fault. After the crew gets through what they've been playing, Eric reviews the latest movie involving the ghoul whose name I can't repeat. Frank reviews Pantheon. The Stinkos are palpable, as Eric loses mail and we all condemn lawmakers. Of course, there always is also money troubles. I swear December just hits everyone financially. At least the Sweetos brighten up everyone's situation a bit more. And finally, the Panic Zone returns. Be sure to listen live and maybe you can participate in the next two scenarios by tuning into Twitch/Youtube Fridays at 7 PM EST!  

I review the PS4/5 version of this fantastic remake! 

Eff Trump! Oops, I meant welcome to another new episode of #RPGrinders. The last episode before the Holiday season shifts into high gear. Soon kids can look forward to a fat man in a red suit giving them presents, while the parents dread the fat man with a red tie stealing their kid's futures. Eff Trump. Since we are supposed to be nice during the holiday season, I (Break Man) will try (pinky swear) to behave myself.

Eff Trump. Hopefully, Krampus will. But for all the good children of the world, Santa may drop off something special like one of these November releases. Alaloth Champions Four Kingdoms and Heaven Burns Red have already been released but Riviera the Promised Land Remastered will be out before the end of the month. 

Eff Trump and the MAGA family members we will be forced to deal with over the holidays. I hope they all get stockings full of coal just like the rest of the cabinet pics that made the Stinkos. It's painfully obvious that I am still very bitter about the election. Eff Trump but he is far from the only usual suspect in the Stinko line-up as the police make the Naughty list again. Worst of all, poor Bernie got hurt at work. Eff Trump but get better soon Bernie!

Eff Trump. It's not his turn to do the Driver's Seat and it never will be! Just like the Nice List, it's something Trump will never see. It's my turn and I have a couple of revealing questions to ask our hosts. Do Frank, Eric, and myself have any special talents and what are our favorite foods? The Grinders might not be able to deliver billions of presents globally in under 6 hours but they do have some unique abilities. The Grinders aren't able to live on a diet of cookies and milk or Big Macs so what do they eat, and the most important question of all, what is their favorite pizza?!

Eff Trump and the police. Rocks and coal for every holiday unless they get visited by three ghosts and grow hearts 3 times their normal sizes. Until Santa Claus himself announces that Trump and the police are off the Naughty List. Then and only then will I want Krampus stop pooping on their doorsteps on Christmas Eve. 

Eff Trump but Happy Holidays everyone! I know it's just beginning but why wait for the end to wish everyone well. Except Trump. Eff Trump.

 

 

 

 

 

I hope "Eff Trump" doesn't get me in trouble. I was also thinking about:

%#$% Trump, screw Trump, and poop sandwich.