Geekundspiel 24: The Return

In this episode, Jacob gives in to the siren song of HBO, Eric shuffles off his mortal coil with Mortal Shell, and Jeff really really really likes Ghost of Tsushima, you guys. Like, a LOT. Plus: Jacob declares war on The Secret Cabal podcast, Jeff throws major shade, and Eric role-plays a brothel for Mistborn. The board game Root, Lovecraft Country, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and The Dragon Prince: all this and more here at Geekundspiel!

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Special Podcast Episode by BedtimeGamers

Today’s podcast episode is special, because it is not my own! This is an episode of the BedtimeGamers podcast, hosted by Shawn and Emily (who posted Animal Crossing tips in our last post). However, I am included as a guest and wanted to share all of our thoughts on this game that’s been keeping us sane during these troubling times. Enjoy!

In this special episode, Emily and Shawn sit down with some friends, Jacob and Caitlin, to talk all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They discuss their prior experience to the series, how their expectations stacked up against actual gameplay, the controversial time travel debate, and what's on their wish list for the game in future updates.

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Geekundspiel 23: Galaxy's Edge

In this episode, Jacob talks about his misadventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World, Jeff gets withdrawals discussing his new gaming addiction Dicey Dungeons, and Eric wants to know how anyone can watch the new Fast & Furious trailer when you can’t see John Cena? Plus: the squad gets vaguely political, Jeff drops major shade, and we get it Dom, it’s all about family. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

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Geekundspiel 22: Toss a Pod to Your Caster

In this episode, the Geekundsquad tosses a coin to their witcher and talks Netflix’s biggest new hit. Jacob gets heroic with Marvel Champions, Jeff sees a Star Wars, and Eric sets fire to Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Plus: Jacob gets schooled by escape room board games, Jeff dares to utter the name of an elder god, and Eric really did not like the new Fire Emblem, you guys. Like, really. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! CORRECTION: Jacob keeps calling it “Sushi Dice” but the game is actually called “Sushi Roll.” WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

  • The Witcher (TV show) - 01:25

  • Marvel Champions: The Card Game (board game) - 20:06

  • Fire Emblem: Three Houses (video game) - 30:25

  • Cthulhu: Death May Die (board game) - 42:30

  • Wingspan and Tiny Towns (board games) - 48:47

  • Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (film) - 53:51

  • Sushi Roll (board game) - 55:37

  • Exit: The Game: Dead Man on the Orient Express and The Mysterious Museum (board games) - 58:35

  • Dungeons & Dragons: Acquisitions Incorporated (tabletop RPG) - 1:02:38

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Geekundspiel 21: Rise of Skywalker & PAX Unplugged 2019

In this episode, Jacob splits the podcast by discussing Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker with Eric and then kicking him off to talk PAX Unplugged 2019 with Jeff. Spoilers abound, so careful listening! All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

  • Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (film) - 00:20

  • PAX Unplugged 2019 - Philadelphia, PA (convention) -30:15

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Geekundspiel 20: Just Let It Go

In this episode, Jacob takes control with Control, Eric gives promotions to everyone in Jedi: Fallen Order, and Jeff burgle-burgle-burgles his way through the new Clank Legacy game. Plus: Jeff tries to talk Knives Out but Jacob keeps bringing up Star Wars, Eric gets nostalgic with Halo and Zelda, and Jacob gets uncomfortably upset at a movie made for children. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

  • Control (video game) - 02:54

  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (video game) -17:28

  • Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated (board game) - 29:47

  • Halo on PC (video game) - 36:26

  • Terror Below (board game) - 38:21

  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Redux (video game) - 44:23

  • Knives Out (film) - 46:38

  • Frozen 2 (film) - 51:53

Trailers & Videos Referenced in today’s episode:

Control gameplay trailer: https://youtu.be/F74LLDhAhhI

Control “My Dark Disquiet” by Poets of the Fall: https://youtu.be/aMT5Tuw0yZk

Control “The Threshold Kids”: https://youtu.be/tFbnoRnEnng

Jedi: Fallen Order trailer: https://youtu.be/0GLbwkfhYZk

Eric’s 2017 article on Breath of the Wild: https://geekundspiel.com/home/2017/3/14/zelda-breath-of-the-wild

Knives Out trailer: https://youtu.be/qGqiHJTsRkQ

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Geekundspiel 19: Norman Reedus and the Magical Fetus

In this episode, the Geekundsquad come together to geek out about The Mandalorian! Plus: Eric and Jeff want to be the very best (like no one ever was) in Pokemon Sword & Shield, Eric pours out a Monster Energy Drink for Death Stranding, and Jacob sleuths out the film Knives Out. Cats go on quests, concert goers get on Jacob’s nerves, and every time Jeff tries to stop slaying spires it just PULLS HIM BACK IN. But don’t get angry: Hattrem wouldn’t like you when you’re angry. All this and more here at Geekundspiel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

The Avett Brothers Concert - 00:42

Pokemon Sword & Shield - 06:15

Death Stranding - 21:00

Slay the Spire - 30:18

Knives Out - 34:14

The Mandalorian and Disney+ - 39:00

Cat Quest - 50:03

Knives Out trailer: https://youtu.be/qGqiHJTsRkQ

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Geekundspiel 18: Extra Life 2019 Recap with BedtimeGamers

Jacob, Jeff, & Eric are joined by Emily of the BedtimeGamers podcast to recap their successful Extra Life Game Day! Together they almost raised $5,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by playing games for 24 hours straight. The squad discusses games they played, what worked, what didn’t work, and why the theme of the year turned out to be “birds.”

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Geekundspiel 17: Top 5 Favorite Halloween Games

In this episode, Jacob, Jeff, & Eric talk about their top 5 favorite spooky-time seasonally appropriate games, both board and video! Plus, Jeff’s new kitten interrupts the recording multiple times, Eric gives a very brief review of the new Alter Bridge album, and Jacob wants all the promos. All this and more here at Geekundspiel!

“We have no standards, so you don’t have to hold us to any!”

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Geekundspiel 16: Press Y to Honk

In this episode, Jacob discusses Metal Goose Solid, aka Untitled Goose Game, and Eric talks about upcoming video games that he’s excited about. Also, Jacob wusses out of rewatching IT, Eric’s cat is a sneaky jerk, and the pair have an opinion on PC gaming exclusivity: all this and more here at Geekundspiel!

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  • Untitled Goose Game (and PC gaming exclusivity) - 04:18

  • Death Stranding - 11:44

  • Celeste (also, Quiplash & Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice) - 17:59

  • The Last of Us 2 - 25:05

  • Slay the Spire - 29:46

  • Code Vein - 32:23

  • The Sinking City (revisited) - 33:43

Trailer for Untitled Goose Game can be found here.

IGN’s review article with alternate titles can be found here.

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Geekundspiel 15: The Legend of Zelda: Eldraine Edition

In this episode, Jacob, Jeff, and Eric take you on a whirlwind ride through such fantasy lands as Hyrule, Eldraine, Eureka, and… Detroit? The trio discuss the upcoming Magic: The Gathering expansion “Throne of Eldraine,” Eric’s retrospective on The Legend of Zelda leads to some video game nostalgia, Jeff re-watches the Syfy classic Eureka, and Jacob dreams of electric sheep in Detroit: Become Human. Also, Eric plans to meet his heroes, Jeff slays some spires, and Jacob boasts about Snap streaks. All this and more, here on Geekundspiel!

  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Video Game Nostalgia - 08:27

  • Eureka - 27:00

  • Detroit: Become Human - 35:52

  • Magic: the Gathering - Throne of Eldraine - 44:22

  • Slay the Spire - 57:49

  • Alter Bridge (at Myrtle Beach) - 1:02:00

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Geekundspiel 14: 3 Fast 3 Furious

Eric joins Jacob and Jeff for the first time ever as they come together to discuss The Fast and the Furious franchise, IT Chapter 2, and a bunch of video games! Plus: Eric is DK, Jacob feels the Love(craft), and Jeff beats us all in a children’s card game. All this and more here at Geekundspiel!

Times: Extra Life plug! - 01:42; The Fast & The Furious franchise - 03:14; IT Chapter 2 - 17:50; Magic: the Gathering Arena - Brawl - 26:36; Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers - 36:29; The Sinking City - 47:55; Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution - 58:28

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