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RPGinders EP 648 - Shut Up, Asshole!

The RPGrinders are back and ready to fight! On the episode Frank battles the heat, Break fights Skype, and Eric is ready to beat up Break.

To get it all started, the Grinders bring the latest in JRPG news. This time the news cycle is heavily dominated by Square Enix (Squenix). Two new Mana games are coming to mobile and Legend of Mana is getting a worldwide anime release. Squenix also showed new images and revealed the prices of the first 3 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters. The Grinders aren't happy with the pricing but what do you think?

Dear Break Man makes a return and with multiple questions! So much advice, in so little time. This time we have some advice for dealing with squirrels and we find out more about Frank's past.

It wouldn't be RPGrinders without Stinkos. Break is pretty upset about the prison release of the rapist once known as "America's Dad"but no one is as hot under the collar as Frank because his AC has broken.

It might not cool off Frank but the Grinders have some nice Sweetos to put a chill on the Stinkos. Break reads excerpts from a riverfronttimes.com article written by Daniel Hill and Frank celebrates the loot received for Frank Day.

With one week left before the Tournament of Greatness returns, the Grinders finish up the Free For All with a discussion about Itch.io. Apple's war with Epic has resulted in Itch.io in the crosshairs. As a result, the LGBTQ games are being lumped in with the "unspeakable" games. Once again, the LGBTQ community is being punished for no other reason than existing.

IF you have time, please check out The Countdown 2020 podcast. Guest starring our friend @freak5chaos - thecountdown2020.podbean.com

RPGrinders Review #5 - Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

I review Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World for the Switch, with mention of the (included with the retail version) original game. Also, I forgot the score for the game, so it's a solid 8 out of 10.

RPGrinders EP 647- Frank's Berfday Bash Extravaganza!

In this episode, Break conspires to miss the news, Frank reviews Batman Long Halloween Part 1 and Nobody, Break once again highlight's even more mass shootings (one a day on average now), Eric takes us a video gaming journey (he ALWAYS plays the most games!), Frank turns 21 (again for the umpteenth time), and finally Derek Chauvin gets 22.5 years for murdering George Floyd.  Was that enough?  Find out in this jam packed episode!  Follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders and send us questions!  Join us LIVE every Friday 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders the chat is a ton of fun!

RPGrinders EP 646 - Rainbow Exorcist Vomiting

In this packed episode, the crew quickly rattles off some release dates and new game announcements, since it's E3 time and we have no time. After all of that, we read the news normally. Then we get into our normal stinkos and sweetos, with highlights being Frank acting the Flu. But not even the flu can stop us from Talking about the Duggars in our Free For All and how their brand of Christianity is extremely toxic and dangerous. Be sure to listen live on Twitch and Youtube on Fridays at 7PM EST!

RPGrinders Interview- Regan Benson

In this special interview episode of RPGrinders Frank interviews Regan Benson, homeless advocate, first amendment advocate, and non profit organizer.  Topics include an unlawful detention, her homeless work, and addressing glaring problems in keeping up with the homeless.  To donate to Ms.Benson's cause please click here: By mail: Helping Hands for Dignity Coalition 9888 W. Belleview Ave #103 Denver, Co 80123 Venmo: @hhfdc Cash App: $dignityhands Paypal: PayPal.Me/reganbenson Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage/ref=smi_chpf_redirect?ie=UTF8&ein=84-4961119&ref_=smi_ext_ch_84-4961119_cl

RPGinders EP 645 - Space Racists

BreakMan is back in the saddle again and as as average as ever! He might have skipped on the responsibilities for last week but he's here now to pick up the slack. 

Break came back just in time for a huge news section. With all the news stories, you would think it was time for E3 2021. This year is going to busy with summer releases like Garden Story for the switch and Tribes of Midgard for the Playstation 4 & 5. Not to be left out, 2022 will see the release of the highly anticipated Elden Ring. If you like your release window more vague, Axion Verge 2 is coming to Playstation while Kingdom Come Deliverance is heading to the Switch. 

As usual, only Frank and Eric have something to review. Frank recommends Abzu and it's unique atmosphere. Eric reviews the continuing exploits of Ben Tennison in the Ben 10 Alien Force and Ben 10 Ultimate Alien cartoons.

Since Break is back, there are plenty of reasons to complain. The news of 60 million doses of the Covid vaccine being destroyed is even worse than it sounds. Yet more damning evidence is released about Hunter Biden. Worst of all is now normalized shooting has became in America. It's so common a listener gives his own story about recent gun violence. (To clarify, he was not involved.) 

With so much bad news Frank comes up with a new segment to put a smile on everyone's face. Introducing Funny or Stupid! Tik Tok videos aren't funny until they have the RPGrinders stamp of approval. Our stamp is better than the Nintendo Seal of Quality.

Before wrapping the show, Eric has a major bone to pick with Netflix and the gentrification of anime. Has Netflix gone to far this time?

 

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RPGrinders EP 644- The One Without BreakMan

This episode BreakMan is absent (probably puking after a 5 day/night bender), Eric abstains from reviews this week, Frank reviews The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the guys discuss NFT's, and finally they talk UFO's!  The show just isnt the same without our pal BreakMan.  Make sure you give him some well wishes on Twitter @RPGrinders he loves nudes too! Join the show LIVE every Friday 7EST http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders or search RPGrinders on Youtube!  Show Eric some love and support his patreon, link in his bio on Twitter @EricRPG!  Thanks so much for listening!

RPGrinders EP 643 - Sympathy of the Night

In this important episode of RPGrinders, the crew gets through a nice chunk of news before we get overloaded come E3 time. Afterwards, the usual Stinkos and Sweetos happen, with the political parties taken the heart again like usual. But even before that, Eric has a review of the original Ben 10 series and Frank with Kill List. afterwards we do our Final to determine the greatest game of all time, and it's quite the underdog, I can tell you! This also marks the last stinking tourney for at least a month. Finally, the show can get back to talking about skeptical topics. Be sure to listen to that and more live on Fridays at 7PM EST on Twitch/Youtube! 

RPGinders EP 642 - Keep Hopium Alive

Put on your party hats and eat cake because It's time to celebrate! The Grinders are back with a new episode and tis the eve of Break Man Day! Happy Break Man Day to one and all! 

As always, the party starts with some gaming news: Pecaminosa is coming to the Switch and PC later this month. Ni No Kuni 2 is getting a physical and digital Switch release on September 17th. And even the Ipad gets some love as Divinity Original Sin 2 is now available. 

Although it's a happy atmosphere, it wouldn't be RPGrinders without Stinkos. Today the Grinders mourn the loss of Kentaro Miura, the creator of Berserk. We also mourn the loss of Andrew Brown Jr., another black man brutally murdered by the police. Both men died way too young. 

With the heavier topics out of the way, it's time to deal with the most important question in the history of questions! What is the Greatest Video Game of All Time? There are 16 games left but only one can win: Can the Master Chief defeat one of the oldest video games in existence? Will Frank get his wish and rejoice the victory of Dragon Quest 8 over Castlevania:SofN? Is Nintendo's greatest creation an obese plumber or an elf in green? Can Leon Kennedy out match a boxing kangaroo? The greatest RPG of All Time is Chrono Trigger, is it also the greatest game?

This episode also has some great gaming deals, Sweetos, Krypto, and Netflix's Castlevania.

Happy Break Man Day. Now we are all going to get laid!

 

 

 

RPGrinders EP 641- Trolley Tunnel

This episode Frank gets ripped off, Eric reviews Castlevania Season 4, and Break slams the Missouri governor for not doing what the people wanted and voted for.  Also round 2 of our tournament to decide once and for all what the greatest video game of all time is!! Maybe the gods will give us more energy for next weeks show?  Find out LIVE Friday 7est http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders!!! Follow us on Twitter @RPGrinders and be sure to support Eric's Patreon on his Twitter bio @EricRPG . thanks for listening!!!