Analog Stick Radio - A Video Game Podcast

This week Chris, Mitch, and Dakota talk Handheld Gaming. They share old-school gameboy stories, discuss the fall of the Vita, and guess at where the market might take us. Finally, they face plant the Metabet before dashing off to play more Overwatch!

This week Dakota returns from his work trip and talks with Chris and Mitch about Western RPGs. They discuss how the genre came to be, what aspects they like and dislike, and share their top three titles in a Weakest to Peakest. The Metabet involved some mobile gaming challenges and they wrap the episode betting on a title they're all curious to see released. 

With Dakota away on business, Mitch and Chris recruit a long time listener, Big Lu, to join them as they do a good ol' fashioned news round up. They discuss the new VR tech, break down and share experiences with the new betas, and get into some speed run contemplation. Can Luiza fill the void that Dakota left behind? Find out on this week's episode of Analog Stick Radio!

This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys talk about JRPGs. They discuss what defines the genre, which new titles they’re looking forward to, and share their Peakest To Weakest. Finally, they recap last week’s Metabet Challenge: The Brokeback Man Fight.

In this episode of Analog Stick Radio, the guys talk Minecraft, The Culling, and other early access games. Is the system abused? Should we expect to see AAA titles begin to use the Early Access space? The guys slap-fight over these questions and more before sharing their latest Metabet challenge.

This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys talk about griefing in video games. Chris isn't a fan of the culture, Mitch thinks there may be such a thing as good griefing, and Dakota just sounds like a troll. The guys wrap by recounting some adventures in Warcraft before signing off with another Metabet disaster.

The ASR guys talk cheesing, exploiting, griefing, or plain ol' cheating in this week's episode on Gaming Morality. What constitutes fair play and what makes you a douche? Mitch, Chris, and Dakota slap fight about it before revealing some big changes to the Metabet.

 This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys celebrate their half-birthday! Mitch, Chris, and Dakota kick back and share some of their favorite gaming memories of all time. They laugh, they cry, and they definitely slur their words thanks to generous amounts of beer. Crack one open for yourself and enjoy this campfire story episode of Analog Stick Radio!

Today on Analog Stick Radio, the guys discuss episodic gaming. Mitch, Chris, and Dakota talk about the pros and cons of the release model and how well it applies to some upcoming titles. Finally, they rehash just how big of a loser Dakota is during the Metabet. Join us as we go stick deep on this week's episode of Analog Stick Radio!

On today’s episode of Analog Stick Radio, the guys talk Indie Games! Mitch, Chris, and Dakota discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and their all time favorites. The guys also talk about the best and worst ways to play Overwatch during their metabet. Grab a beer and a bear nipple for this week’s episode of Analog Stick Radio! 

This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys discuss music in gaming. Mitch, Chris, and Dakota talk about the history of video game music, musical gameplay, and their top picks for best musical moment in gaming history. Join us live on Tuesdays at 8pm PT, and as always, thanks for tuning in to Analog Stick Radio!

This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys share their favorite games of 2015. It's been a great year for gaming and Mitch, Chris, and Dakota talk about the top five games that stood out to each of them. A few AAA titles make the list, but a number of smaller titles also enjoy their moment in the spotlight. Sit back and enjoy this year's final episode of Analog Stick Radio!