Episodes
Friday Nov 10, 2023
RPGrinders Review #63 - F.I.S.T. - Forged in Shadow Torch
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
I review the Xbox and PlayStation versions of this fun furry-based Metroidvania!
Friday Nov 10, 2023
RPGrinders EP 765 - Chicken Pot Party
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
What's a Chicken Pot Party? I dunno, but it sounds all good in the hood to me! Anyway in this episode of RPGrinders, the crew has another mercifully short news segment, with the highlights being all the Lies of P details, with DLC and a sequel being announced alongside free updates. Afterward, Frank reviews Steam World Dig, the Five Nights at Freddy's movie, and Halloween H20. After the usual Stinkos and Sweetos, we dive into yet another tournament(when will they end and more topics begin again?) where the objective is to determine the Greatest Duo of all Time! Be sure to tun in live on Fridays at 7 PM EST on Youtube/Twitch!
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
RPGrinders EP 764 - Non-Alcoholic Beer is Scary
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
1... 2... The RPGrinders are coming for you. 3... 4... Break will even the score. 5... 6... Eric is pulling dirty tricks. 7... 8... Frank will seal your fate. 9... 10... Let the nightmarish fun begin!
The nightmare begins with an extra short news section. Although most games have already given their 2023 release dates, the Grinders were able to dig some new release dates. Radiant Silvergun is coming to the PC, 9 Years of Shadows is coming to the Switch, and Blasphemous 2 is coming to last generation systems. All three games are going to be released within the next few weeks.
A nightmare would not be proper without a good scary movie. Frank reviews the horror video game adaption of Five Nights at Freddy's. Will this movie leave you up and night crying for your mommy? Only Frank knows for sure. Unlike Frank, Break didn't seem to get the memo. He reviewed another video game related adaption, the very unscary Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.
Nothing could be more horrifying than the Grinders own version of Hell, the Stinkos. As usual, Break has a list of complaints to terrify the listeners. A list that grows as the show is happening! A list of death, destruction, and greed. Crooked politicians, fun hating priests, the continual failures of the United States police force, the deaths of beloved celebrities (RIP Richard Moll), and an escalating war/genocide. As if those weren't enough, Frank has gotten sick and a mentally ill man is on the run in Michigan after committing acts of pure evil.
As scary as the news may be the light of the Sweetos peaks through the pitch-black nights. A couple of those nights will be enjoyed by Bernie. She is long overdue. Maybe she will spend that extra time playing Tales of Arise with Frank or getting ready to celebrate the unholiest of nights, All Hallow's Eve.
Nothing embodies the horror of the night as a good scary movie. What makes a scary movie "good"? That's right! The KILLS! On this unholy night the Grinders finally decide the Greatest Kill of All Time! A lot of monstrous legends have already fallen and only 8 remain. Is Freddy Frueger's teenage girl killing television scarier than a nurse meeting her fate to the Gemini Killer? Will Art the Clown's unconventional gynecological skills out gore the master of killing ingenuity, Jason Vorhees? If Jason's cold-snap kill isn't gruesome enough, maybe his creative use of a sleeping bag will slay the competition? Is Norman Bates' shower scene thrilling enough to topple the unkillable Jason Vorhees?
The good guys didn't want to be left out of frightening fun. Is Conan's ultimate act of revenge a better kill than the quip dropping Furiosa's face ripping fatality? Only one hero will walk away from this round but how will they fair in the next round? One hero versus three villains. The odds are not in the hero's favor.
The horror maybe over for now but a new nightmare will always be waiting around the corner. Ghosts, goblins, vampires, police, werewolves, politicians, serial killers, and squirrels are only a few of the things that go bump in the night. They grow more powerful on the night of Halloween but they don't disappear in the morning.
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Anal of time or anals of time? Am I still getting this wrong?
Friday Oct 27, 2023
RPGrinders EP 763 - Tiny News 1234
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
In this tiny new filled episode, the guys waste no time getting to the Stinkos and Sweetos, but not before Eric has a Homie Discount to drop off. And Frank also has a review for Creepshow season 4. As for the Stinkos and Sweetos, Frank had some auto trouble, but at least he snagged a game for dirt cheap! And with all that out of the way, the crew jumps right into round 3 to determine the best (fictional)kill of all time! If you want to hear the conclusion of the tourney, you should listen live on Fridays at 7 PM EST on Twitch/Youtube!
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
RPGrinders EP 762 - RPGeezers (aka Happy Birthday Eric!)
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
As we come ever closer to the spookiest of holidays. The night seems to come sooner. It feels colder with every passing day. Once again, the dead walk the Earth. The oblivious mortals celebrate with sin and sweets. With the feeling of death in the air, it could only mean one thing. That's right, Friday the 13th of October! It's time to celebrate the man who Satan admires, Eric! The true meaning of the Halloween is finally revealed. It's because the things that go Bump in the Night party until November! Happy Birthday, Eric!
What better way is there to honor Eric then starting the show with his hard researched news? None! That's right. Not only should you thank him for Halloween. You need to thank him for the news! There are even a few releases to celebrate Eric's holiday. Sand of Aura, Little Goody Two Shoes and The Unliving all release before November. But if your gaming schedule is booked up until the end of the month, In Stars and Time and Hollow Cocoon release before the end of the year.
Even though this episode is a party, the Grinders spend time talking about the senseless killing happening in Israel and Palestine. The Grinders stand with the innocent people caught in the middle of another horrific war. Fuck all of the genocidal madmen involved! After spending time addressing the nightmare of a situation, the Grinders pivot to something more fun. The Sweetos! What could be sweeter than celebrating Eric's Birthday? Nothing! The party is so good, even the spirits are waking up to celebrate!
No celebration of darkness and everything awesome would be complete without another tournament! Sixty-four of the most gruesome kills and murders in cinema history! Who will claim the title of greatest movie killer? Will Freddy Krueger introduce the Predator to prime-time television? Will Leatherface use his mallet to add Alien tartare to the menu? Will the ageless wizard Shang Tsung steal Norman Bates' soul, or will Mother save his day? Pamela Vorhees has forever had to take second-fiddle to her famous son Jason. Will she be able to claim the title of best killer in the family or will Jason teach her the proper use for a sleeping bag? Will Negan and Lucille when the double team match against Elvira and her basketball?
The bad guys weren't the only killers to compete. Some of the heroes have been proven to be just as brutal. Heroes like John Wick and John McClane are proficient with guns but how many killers are as deadly with an icicle or a pencil? Will Indiana Jones teach Connan to never bring his giant sword to a gun fight? Will Kung Lao teach Connor Macleod not to bring a sword to a hat fight? Can the quick reflexes of a cyborg overcome the face ripping vengeance of Furiosa?
As the darkness grows closer and streets get quiet, don't worry. There is no need to be afraid. The ghosts and goblins are only stirring because they want to party too! Just cause your dead is no excuse to not celebrate Eric's Birthday.
I reeeeeeeally wanted to name the show Hollow Cock but that seemed kinda rude.
Friday Oct 13, 2023
RPGrinders Review #62 - Blasphemous II
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
I review the follow-up title to Blasphemous for the Xbox consoles!
Friday Oct 06, 2023
RPGrinders EP 761- The More You Kill
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
IT'S OCTOBERFEST! This episode we have just a bit of news and it's fortunate because we have a HUGE October tournament! Frank gives his review of Castlevania Nocturne, Break talks some upcoming votes on the dockett in Ohio, and Eric reviews the follow up series to Adventure Time! Join us every Friday 7EST here: http://twitch.tv/RPGrinders and thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
RPGrinders EP 760 - Mascot Massacre
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
In this bloated episode of RPGrinders, the crew gets through a chunky news segment. The highlights are that the PlayStation CEO is retiring, and one company is making excuses to delay a game rather than being honest. Or they are just being stupid. Who releases a game in February unless you are sure you'll rake it in? Eric also has another hilarious adult manga bundle to help those horny and lonely listeners get their freak on. He also reviews the latest Castlevania animated series, as well as My Adventures with Superman. Stinkos are mostly what you'd expect, but at least we can all take solace in the fact that Feinstein finally passed. Why do lifetime appointments continue to exist? And finally, the moment you've all been waiting for: the final rounds to determine which Mascot will be deemed the Greatest of All Time! Be sure to tune in live on Fridays at 7 PM EST on Twitch/YT to see other ridiculous things!
Friday Sep 29, 2023
RPGrinders Review #61 - The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
I reviewed the PS4 remaster of this fantastic PSP classic!
Monday Sep 25, 2023
RPGrinders EP 759 - Taste the Biscuit
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
The long hot Summer is over. No more bathing suits, BBQs, sunburns, and mosquitos. Making way for the tastiest of all seasons, Pumpkin Spice Season. Unlike these seasons, the Grinders don't take off the rest of the year! We will be here for Pumpkin Spice Season, Spooky Season, Football Season, Baseball Season, Basketball Season, Air-Conditioning Season, Spring, and the worst season of them all, Frostbite Season. It's ALWAYS Grinder Season!
Unlike Pumpkin Spice, we all will be able to enjoy these releases long into the Freezing Your Ass Off Season. A new entry in the Like a Dragon series, Infinite Wealth, the Apollo Justice Ace Attorney trilogy, Rushing Beat X, and The Legends of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 all come out early next year. For the people not willing to wait till next year, Blossom Tails 2 and Triggerheart Exelica will both release before the end of the Empty Wallet Season.
Every Friday is Grinder Season. The season wouldn't be as magical if we didn't address our Stinkoes and celebrate our Sweetoes. It just wouldn't be a normal season unless Break was angry about the Ohio Republican Party. It would be a first if the police managed to not piss off Frank and to not be a Stinko. We all know they are and we know they will make a "guest" appearance next Grinder Season. It isn't not all bad news for the Police as they finally get to celebrate a Sweeto... sorta.
This Grinder Season wouldn't be complete without the final results of the of latest and greatest tournament known to humankind! This Season the Grinders finally decide who will be the Greatest Mascot of All Time. Sixty-four of the great ones entered. Now eight remain. Only one can be champion. Will Ronald McDonald and his Happy Meal Gang be able to fend off the one Chef wrecking crew known as Boyardee? Will the Scrubbin Bubbles clean up the mess the Kool-Aid man left? Will the too cool for school Spuds McKenzie enjoy a free trip to Geoffrey's castle or will the Giraffe send Spuds home crying to his house full of Dallas Cheerleaders? Will two attractive twins be able to win against a Man who is so Interesting that even his beard has its own fan club?
Another Grinder Season has come and gone. Don't worry because Grinder Season will be back next Friday LIVE and hopefully not as buggy! Grinder Season will be here through all of the other less awesome seasons!
Public service announcements:
Don't be on that bitter old man shit.
Don't forget to have your Break Man spayed or neutered.