<![CDATA[The Arcade Lunch Legends Podcast]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legendsRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:43:59 GMTMon, 24 Aug 2026 21:42:07 GMT60Arcade Lunch LegendsTwo dudes taking you on a gaming journey through the ages and back.episodicArcade Lunch Legendsarcadelunchlegends@gmail.comno<![CDATA[ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE RUINING VIDEO GAMES? The AAA Gaming Industry Has a BLOAT Problem]]>Are modern video games becoming too big, too expensive, and too complicated to make?

In this episode, we dive into the growing size of the video game industry and ask a controversial question: does having thousands of people working on a game actually make it better?

We compare the development of classic games like Halo with modern AAA projects such as GTA 6, while also discussing smaller studios and games like A Plague Tale: Requiem/Resonance and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

We talk about:

🎮 Why modern AAA game development may be suffering from bloat
💰 The massive costs and enormous teams behind games like GTA 6
👥 Whether thousands of developers are actually necessary
🏢 How corporate bureaucracy and management can affect creativity
🎨 Why smaller studios can sometimes create incredible games with much smaller teams
🔥 The importance of having a strong creative vision
🎮 Rockstar, Halo, God of War, It Takes Two, Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age, and more
🤖 Could AI eventually allow smaller teams to create massive open-world games?
💡 Has the gaming industry lost some of the creative insanity that made older games special?

Is the future of gaming going to require bigger teams and bigger budgets, or would games actually be better with smaller teams, stronger creative leadership, and fewer layers of bureaucracy?

Let us know what you think in the comments!

]]>c24dc957-b7fe-4a84-92ae-31c950799fdeFri, 04 Sep 2026 18:21:37 GMT<p>Are modern video games becoming too big, too expensive, and too complicated to make?</p><p>In this episode, we dive into the growing size of the video game industry and ask a controversial question: <b>does having thousands of people working on a game actually make it better?</b></p><p>We compare the development of classic games like <b>Halo</b> with modern AAA projects such as <b>GTA 6</b>, while also discussing smaller studios and games like <b>A Plague Tale: Requiem/Resonance</b> and <i>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33</i>.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>🎮 Why modern AAA game development may be suffering from <b>bloat</b><br />💰 The massive costs and enormous teams behind games like GTA 6<br />👥 Whether thousands of developers are actually necessary<br />🏢 How corporate bureaucracy and management can affect creativity<br />🎨 Why smaller studios can sometimes create incredible games with much smaller teams<br />🔥 The importance of having a strong creative vision<br />🎮 Rockstar, Halo, God of War, It Takes Two, Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age, and more<br />🤖 Could AI eventually allow smaller teams to create massive open-world games?<br />💡 Has the gaming industry lost some of the creative insanity that made older games special?</p><p>Is the future of gaming going to require <b>bigger teams and bigger budgets</b>, or would games actually be better with <b>smaller teams, stronger creative leadership, and fewer layers of bureaucracy?</b></p><p><b>Let us know what you think in the comments!</b></p>no00:36:21ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE RUINING VIDEO GAMES? The AAA Gaming Industry Has a BLOAT Problemfull<![CDATA[DLSS 5 Is Changing Gaming Forever… But Is That a GOOD Thing? | Gaming Podcast]]>The conversation delves into the impact of DLSS 5 on gaming graphics and the potential implications for the gaming industry. It also explores the intersection of AI, gaming, and affordability, raising questions about the future of gaming accessibility and the role of AI in game development.

Takeaways

  • DLSS 5's impact on gaming graphics
  • The intersection of AI, gaming, and affordability

Chapters

  • 00:00 DLSS 5: A Game-Changer for Graphics
  • 00:56 The Evolution of Gaming Graphics Technology
  • 01:38 DLSS 5: Enhancing Realism and Image Quality
  • 02:14 The Implementation and Impact of DLSS 5
  • 03:15 The Affordability and Accessibility of DLSS 5
  • 05:11 The Future of Gaming and AI
  • 06:35 The Role of AI in Gaming Development
  • 07:00 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility
  • 08:03 The Future of Gaming and AI
  • 10:13 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility
  • 11:07 The Intersection of AI, Gaming, and Affordability
  • 12:28 The Future of Gaming and AI
  • 13:17 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility
  • 16:01 The Role of AI in Gaming Development
  • 17:29 The Future of Gaming and AI
  • 18:29 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility
  • 19:33 The Role of AI in Gaming Development
  • 20:02 The Future of Gaming and AI
  • 21:00 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility
  • 22:03 The Role of AI in Gaming Development
  • 23:07 The Future of Gaming and AI
  • 24:01 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility
  • 25:19 The Role of AI in Gaming Development
  • 26:33 The Future of Gaming and AI
  • 28:06 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility
  • 29:23 The Role of AI in Gaming Development
]]>e9fe6bfa-2d88-4fbc-bafa-e1c5cd5d3782Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:15:48 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the impact of DLSS 5 on gaming graphics and the potential implications for the gaming industry. It also explores the intersection of AI, gaming, and affordability, raising questions about the future of gaming accessibility and the role of AI in game development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>DLSS 5's impact on gaming graphics</li><li>The intersection of AI, gaming, and affordability</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 DLSS 5: A Game-Changer for Graphics</li><li>00:56 The Evolution of Gaming Graphics Technology</li><li>01:38 DLSS 5: Enhancing Realism and Image Quality</li><li>02:14 The Implementation and Impact of DLSS 5</li><li>03:15 The Affordability and Accessibility of DLSS 5</li><li>05:11 The Future of Gaming and AI</li><li>06:35 The Role of AI in Gaming Development</li><li>07:00 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility</li><li>08:03 The Future of Gaming and AI</li><li>10:13 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility</li><li>11:07 The Intersection of AI, Gaming, and Affordability</li><li>12:28 The Future of Gaming and AI</li><li>13:17 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility</li><li>16:01 The Role of AI in Gaming Development</li><li>17:29 The Future of Gaming and AI</li><li>18:29 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility</li><li>19:33 The Role of AI in Gaming Development</li><li>20:02 The Future of Gaming and AI</li><li>21:00 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility</li><li>22:03 The Role of AI in Gaming Development</li><li>23:07 The Future of Gaming and AI</li><li>24:01 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility</li><li>25:19 The Role of AI in Gaming Development</li><li>26:33 The Future of Gaming and AI</li><li>28:06 The Impact of AI on Gaming Accessibility</li><li>29:23 The Role of AI in Gaming Development</li></ul>no00:31:00DLSS 5 Is Changing Gaming Forever… But Is That a GOOD Thing? | Gaming Podcastfull<![CDATA[GAMESCOM 2026 REACTION: The Witcher 4, Silent Hill Townfall & The Games We’re Most Excited For]]>The podcast hosts discuss their overall vibe of Gamescom and their thoughts on various games announced at the event. They also delve into the topic of isometric games, an anime-style game, and the upcoming release of Silent Hill Town Fall and Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy. The conversation covers game updates and enhancements, CD Projekt Red's approach to game development, and the values and leadership of CD Projekt Red. It also delves into the excitement around The Witcher 3 remaster and the anticipation for The Witcher 4.

Takeaways

  • Gamescom announcements and overall vibe
  • Discussion on isometric games and Gears of War E-Day Game updates and enhancements are crucial for player engagement and satisfaction.
  • CD Projekt Red's commitment to player-centric values and leadership is commendable.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Gamescom Opening Night Live
  • 02:12 Discussion on New Co-Host
  • 04:10 Zupunk and Other Games
  • 09:12 Isometric Games and E-Day
  • 14:44 Anime Style Game and Silent Hill Town Fall
  • 15:53 Resonance of Plague Tale Legacy
  • 16:07 Game Updates and Enhancements
  • 26:50 CD Projekt Red and The Witcher 3 Remaster
  • 28:36 CD Projekt Red's Values and Leadership
]]>e5c8ad46-0624-4dbb-a4fe-0600bf307d5dThu, 27 Aug 2026 20:19:22 GMT<p>The podcast hosts discuss their overall vibe of Gamescom and their thoughts on various games announced at the event. They also delve into the topic of isometric games, an anime-style game, and the upcoming release of Silent Hill Town Fall and Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy. The conversation covers game updates and enhancements, CD Projekt Red's approach to game development, and the values and leadership of CD Projekt Red. It also delves into the excitement around The Witcher 3 remaster and the anticipation for The Witcher 4.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Gamescom announcements and overall vibe</li><li>Discussion on isometric games and Gears of War E-Day Game updates and enhancements are crucial for player engagement and satisfaction.</li><li>CD Projekt Red's commitment to player-centric values and leadership is commendable.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Gamescom Opening Night Live</li><li>02:12 Discussion on New Co-Host</li><li>04:10 Zupunk and Other Games</li><li>09:12 Isometric Games and E-Day</li><li>14:44 Anime Style Game and Silent Hill Town Fall</li><li>15:53 Resonance of Plague Tale Legacy</li><li>16:07 Game Updates and Enhancements</li><li>26:50 CD Projekt Red and The Witcher 3 Remaster</li><li>28:36 CD Projekt Red's Values and Leadership</li></ul>no00:30:29GAMESCOM 2026 REACTION: The Witcher 4, Silent Hill Townfall & The Games We’re Most Excited Forfull<![CDATA[PlayStation Blackout Is HERE: Is Sony Killing PlayStation? | Physical Media, GTA 6 & More]]>The conversation delves into the uproar surrounding PlayStation, the decline of the company, the Cyberleak controversy, and the email controversy surrounding Sony's policies. The conversation delves into the controversial licensing terms of PlayStation, the evolution of PlayStation controllers, the innovation and decline of PlayStation, Kojima's predictions and PlayStation's future, the impact of PlayStation's business decisions, the future of PlayStation and gaming, and the psychology of PlayStation loyalty.

Takeaways

  • PlayStation's recent decisions have sparked widespread unrest among gamers.
  • The controversy surrounding Sony's policies and decisions has led to a significant decline in the company's reputation. PlayStation's licensing terms and ownership model are a point of contention for gamers.
  • The future of PlayStation and its position in the gaming industry is uncertain.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The PlayStation Uproar
  • 02:00 The Decline of PlayStation
  • 10:02 Cyberleak and GTA 6
  • 15:42 Sony's Email Controversy
  • 17:17 PlayStation Licensing and Ownership
  • 19:26 The Evolution of PlayStation Controllers
  • 20:25 PlayStation's Innovation and Decline
  • 23:02 Kojima's Predictions and PlayStation's Future
  • 25:27 The Impact of PlayStation's Business Decisions
  • 27:05 The Future of PlayStation and Gaming
  • 33:03 The Psychology of PlayStation Loyalty
]]>1af63227-f828-47f0-8273-ba75dbc7a1d0Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:20:42 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the uproar surrounding PlayStation, the decline of the company, the Cyberleak controversy, and the email controversy surrounding Sony's policies. The conversation delves into the controversial licensing terms of PlayStation, the evolution of PlayStation controllers, the innovation and decline of PlayStation, Kojima's predictions and PlayStation's future, the impact of PlayStation's business decisions, the future of PlayStation and gaming, and the psychology of PlayStation loyalty.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>PlayStation's recent decisions have sparked widespread unrest among gamers.</li><li>The controversy surrounding Sony's policies and decisions has led to a significant decline in the company's reputation. PlayStation's licensing terms and ownership model are a point of contention for gamers.</li><li>The future of PlayStation and its position in the gaming industry is uncertain.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The PlayStation Uproar</li><li>02:00 The Decline of PlayStation</li><li>10:02 Cyberleak and GTA 6</li><li>15:42 Sony's Email Controversy</li><li>17:17 PlayStation Licensing and Ownership</li><li>19:26 The Evolution of PlayStation Controllers</li><li>20:25 PlayStation's Innovation and Decline</li><li>23:02 Kojima's Predictions and PlayStation's Future</li><li>25:27 The Impact of PlayStation's Business Decisions</li><li>27:05 The Future of PlayStation and Gaming</li><li>33:03 The Psychology of PlayStation Loyalty</li></ul>no00:34:57PlayStation Blackout Is HERE: Is Sony Killing PlayStation? | Physical Media, GTA 6 & Morefull<![CDATA[#29 - Microsoft Layoffs, Cutting the Fat or is Microsoft Becoming a Rat?]]>We discuss the recent Microsoft layoffs of Bethesda Game Studios, Id Software, Zenimax etc. 4,800 Jobs gone. Asha Sharma did the Thanos Snap on a few studios in the name of "innovation for the future".


#PerfectlyBalanced #XboxLayoffs #ScabbytheRat #TheyDoneShookEmUp

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/29---Microsoft-Layoffs--Cutting-the-Fat-or-is-Microsoft-Becoming-a-Rat-e3nkvn321541cbd-6b42-4e55-8a69-441f4de59166Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:32:45 GMT<p>We discuss the recent Microsoft layoffs of Bethesda Game Studios, Id Software, Zenimax etc. 4,800 Jobs gone. Asha Sharma did the Thanos Snap on a few studios in the name of "innovation for the future". </p><p><br /></p><p>#PerfectlyBalanced #XboxLayoffs #ScabbytheRat #TheyDoneShookEmUp</p> no00:31:08129#29 - Microsoft Layoffs, Cutting the Fat or is Microsoft Becoming a Rat?full<![CDATA[#2 - What makes a game GOTY worthy?]]>Here we talk about what makes a game Game of The Year worthy and we talk about who we think should win this year at the end of 2025.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/2---What-makes-a-game-GOTY-worthy-e388ukl02d52b6a-1f08-4675-b8bc-470913f6a414Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:13:34 GMT<p>Here we talk about what makes a game Game of The Year worthy and we talk about who we think should win this year at the end of 2025.</p> no00:25:4512#2 - What makes a game GOTY worthy?full<![CDATA[#11 - Immersive Worlds and When That Immersion Fails]]>Welcome back to lunch!


This Episode we talk about Immersion in video games, how we get immersed in games, and some of the times where we get taken out of that immersion.


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/11---Immersive-Worlds-and-When-That-Immersion-Fails-e3ajhss5c5ea21e-dc4c-4539-852a-6e59cc875f7cThu, 06 Nov 2025 19:38:51 GMT<p>Welcome back to lunch!</p><p><br /></p><p>This Episode we talk about Immersion in video games, how we get immersed in games, and some of the times where we get taken out of that immersion.</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:30:15111#11 - Immersive Worlds and When That Immersion Failsfull<![CDATA[#20 - Feel the power of gaming... IN YOUR HANDS! (AKA... A History of Gaming Handhelds)]]>"Have you had your fun today?" - 90s Gameboy Advertisement


In this week's episode we talk about the history of gaming handhelds, from the very first retro handhelds, to today's Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/20---Feel-the-power-of-gaming----IN-YOUR-HANDS--AKA----A-History-of-Gaming-Handhelds-e3bqo769ea708cb-8d7d-4b4d-ba31-22b882c1cedcMon, 15 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT<p>"Have you had your fun today?" - 90s Gameboy Advertisement</p><p><br /></p><p>In this week's episode we talk about the history of gaming handhelds, from the very first retro handhelds, to today's Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:45:10120#20 - Feel the power of gaming... IN YOUR HANDS! (AKA... A History of Gaming Handhelds)full<![CDATA[#21 - State of Gaming Today (We had an Epiphany!.... kinda)]]>Are we at the peak of gaming right now at the end of 2025? Where does it go from here? Or were our best gaming days from yesteryear? We discuss the state of gaming today and what we think gaming will be like in the future.

Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/21---State-of-Gaming-Today-We-had-an-Epiphany------kinda-e3ckhjae8dc464f-c415-4082-aec6-2fc849183febMon, 22 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT<p>Are we at the peak of gaming right now at the end of 2025? Where does it go from here? Or were our best gaming days from yesteryear? We discuss the state of gaming today and what we think gaming will be like in the future.</p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p> no00:34:01121#21 - State of Gaming Today (We had an Epiphany!.... kinda)full<![CDATA[#1 - Dueling Generations]]>Our first Episode! Here we introduce our selves, talk about what games we like, how we got started and what we are into now.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/1---Dueling-Generations-e388uf19fef9974-4073-4416-b40c-bc6c3050bcfdMon, 15 Sep 2025 19:05:06 GMT<p>Our first Episode! Here we introduce our selves, talk about what games we like, how we got started and what we are into now.</p> yes00:36:0411#1 - Dueling Generationsfull<![CDATA[#4 - VG Movies and TV Show Adaptations... Art or Sacrilege?]]>This week we discussed the good, the bad, the ugly when it comes to video game adaptations. Let us know what you think and comment with your favorite or guilty pleasure video game based movie or tv show.


Games Discussed:

The Last of Us

League of Legends: Arcane

Street Fighter

Mortal Kombat

Borderlands

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/4---VG-Movies-and-TV-Show-Adaptations----Art-or-Sacrilege-e38tsqs5245ea04-5afb-432d-8aad-ee3f293e5795Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:58:18 GMT<p>This week we discussed the good, the bad, the ugly when it comes to video game adaptations. Let us know what you think and comment with your favorite or guilty pleasure video game based movie or tv show.</p><p><br /></p><p>Games Discussed:</p><p>The Last of Us</p><p>League of Legends: Arcane</p><p>Street Fighter </p><p>Mortal Kombat</p><p>Borderlands</p> no00:38:3514#4 - VG Movies and TV Show Adaptations... Art or Sacrilege?full<![CDATA[#16 - Music In Our Favorite Games (AKA... Aquatic Ambience on Repeat Please!)]]>It’s dangerous to go alone, take this episode!


Do you find yourself singing a song in your head from a game that you stopped playing years ago? Do you have a game soundtrack playlist you have ready at a moments notice? If you answered yes to any of this, this episode is for you!



"So here I am
Doing everything I can
Holding on to what I am
Pretending I'm a superman" - If you know, you know.



Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/16---Music-In-Our-Favorite-Games-AKA----Aquatic-Ambience-on-Repeat-Please-e3ak3nub0bb39d2-9e0c-4fc6-9ae6-ba6d4265d4d6Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:01:00 GMT<p>It’s dangerous to go alone, take this episode!</p><p><br /></p><p>Do you find yourself singing a song in your head from a game that you stopped playing years ago? Do you have a game soundtrack playlist you have ready at a moments notice? If you answered yes to any of this, this episode is for you!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>"So here I am<br />Doing everything I can<br />Holding on to what I am<br />Pretending I'm a superman" - If you know, you know.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:41:25116#16 - Music In Our Favorite Games (AKA... Aquatic Ambience on Repeat Please!)full<![CDATA[#25 - GTA 6 The Inevitable Gaming Messiah, or A Fart In The Wind, You Decide!]]>After 13 years and up to $2 Billion of development costs, will GTA 6 live up to the hype? Listen to Michael's musings and love for Rockstar Games, and Jared's pessimistic view of Big Game Industry on this episode of the Arcade Lunch Legends Podcast!


#GTA6 #RockstarGames #HideoKojimaLoveForever #IndieGames #SmallGameDevs


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/25---GTA-6-The-Inevitable-Gaming-Messiah--or-A-Fart-In-The-Wind--You-Decide-e3fdo866a476db6-717f-458a-b509-42988788b826Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT<p>After 13 years and up to $2 Billion of development costs, will GTA 6 live up to the hype? Listen to Michael's musings and love for Rockstar Games, and Jared's pessimistic view of Big Game Industry on this episode of the Arcade Lunch Legends Podcast!</p><p><br /></p><p>#GTA6 #RockstarGames #HideoKojimaLoveForever #IndieGames #SmallGameDevs</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:30:57226#25 - GTA 6 The Inevitable Gaming Messiah, or A Fart In The Wind, You Decide!full<![CDATA[#5 - Samurai's, Ninja's, and then more Samurai's!]]>Welcome back to our lunch. Today we talk about the release of Ghost of Yotei, what we want to see, what we liked about Ghost of Tsushima, and what we like about Japanese culture and the feudal Japan era.


Games Discussed:

Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Yotei

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/5---Samurais--Ninjas--and-then-more-Samurais-e390qp6cff3d2e4-5871-4cbb-889f-1ab7bacf9e8fThu, 02 Oct 2025 16:49:36 GMT<p>Welcome back to our lunch. Today we talk about the release of Ghost of Yotei, what we want to see, what we liked about Ghost of Tsushima, and what we like about Japanese culture and the feudal Japan era.</p><p><br /></p><p>Games Discussed:</p><p>Ghost of Tsushima</p><p>Ghost of Yotei</p> no00:30:2615#5 - Samurai's, Ninja's, and then more Samurai's!full<![CDATA[#13 - Who's that Pokemon!? It's Phantasmal Flames Gold Mega Charizard X Ex! (....we wish)]]>"Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story..."


In this episode, we go into detail about our own recent Pokemon Card odyssey. An adventure taken with a strange beginning and an unbeknownst end. We talk about Pokemon, rip some packs of the latest Phantasmal Flames Pokemon Card set, and talk about our meager, but growing, card collecting knowledge.


Support your local card shop!


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/13---Whos-that-Pokemon---Its-Phantasmal-Flames-Gold-Mega-Charizard-X-Ex------we-wish-e3auumg9e6b8774-b04a-4843-b68c-a09180614bf9Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:07:41 GMT<p>"Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story..."</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we go into detail about our own recent Pokemon Card odyssey. An adventure taken with a strange beginning and an unbeknownst end. We talk about Pokemon, rip some packs of the latest Phantasmal Flames Pokemon Card set, and talk about our meager, but growing, card collecting knowledge.</p><p><br /></p><p>Support your local card shop!</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:37:54113#13 - Who's that Pokemon!? It's Phantasmal Flames Gold Mega Charizard X Ex! (....we wish)full<![CDATA[#30 - Game Difficulty, Get Good or Die Trying]]>We talk about game difficulty in games today and yesteryear. Are games artificially made more difficult? Should there be user choosable game difficulties? It's time to "Git Gud" in this latest episode of The Arcade Lunch Legends Podcast!


#RageQuit #BattleToads #DarkSouls #TheHarderTheBetter #JustTheStoryPlease

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/30---Game-Difficulty--Get-Good-or-Die-Trying-e3nl074cce1f758-4f6e-48ae-97ac-5d9d234c5b47Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>We talk about game difficulty in games today and yesteryear. Are games artificially made more difficult? Should there be user choosable game difficulties? It's time to "Git Gud" in this latest episode of The Arcade Lunch Legends Podcast!</p><p><br /></p><p>#RageQuit #BattleToads #DarkSouls #TheHarderTheBetter #JustTheStoryPlease</p> no00:30:26130#30 - Game Difficulty, Get Good or Die Tryingfull<![CDATA[#8 - All Things Rage! Our best rage quit and rage bait stories]]>Rage, rage against the dying of the light. In this episode we talk about our rage quit stories, and some of our rage bait experiences too.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/8---All-Things-Rage--Our-best-rage-quit-and-rage-bait-stories-e39hvkb569a99f8-5938-4a11-ac95-a765201c48b5Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:11:23 GMT<p>Rage, rage against the dying of the light. In this episode we talk about our rage quit stories, and some of our rage bait experiences too.</p> no00:40:0318#8 - All Things Rage! Our best rage quit and rage bait storiesfull<![CDATA[Bonus Level #1 - Halo Campaign Evolved Trailer Released (AKA... End of the Console Wars)]]>Bonus Levels are short episodes of small tangent bits of information or new events that we just had to discuss.


In this bonus level, the Halo Campaign Evolved trailer just released, and we go in on our thoughts about it. How seeing Halo on a Playstation shakes us to our core, and is a sign of the times, or even end of days.


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/Bonus-Level-1---Halo-Campaign-Evolved-Trailer-Released-AKA----End-of-the-Console-Wars-e3alhql898f38be-cc84-4f1e-acd3-a579cc82d14aFri, 07 Nov 2025 20:02:20 GMT<p>Bonus Levels are short episodes of small tangent bits of information or new events that we just had to discuss.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this bonus level, the Halo Campaign Evolved trailer just released, and we go in on our thoughts about it. How seeing Halo on a Playstation shakes us to our core, and is a sign of the times, or even end of days.</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p> no00:07:421Bonus Level #1 - Halo Campaign Evolved Trailer Released (AKA... End of the Console Wars)bonus<![CDATA[#18 - Pre-Video Game Awards Madness]]>We talk about AI failing, E3, Game Developers, VGA's past and present, Divinity by Larian Studios, Twenty One Pilots, Stone Temple Pilots... All in preparation for tonight's VGA's show!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/18---Pre-Video-Game-Awards-Madness-e3c7u31dd975e33-f934-4c14-954d-ad8d12775ad2Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:35:01 GMT<p>We talk about AI failing, E3, Game Developers, VGA's past and present, Divinity by Larian Studios, Twenty One Pilots, Stone Temple Pilots... All in preparation for tonight's VGA's show!</p> no00:39:15118#18 - Pre-Video Game Awards Madnessfull<![CDATA[#6 - Ghost of Yotei First Impressions (AKA... Euphoria Achieved!)]]>We talk about Michael's first impressions of Ghost of Yotei being 5 hours in.


It truly was a tale of woe, it was a journey and experience in obtaining that which was thought was out of reach, but as with many things in life, through perseverance and will, the impossible becomes... possible.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/6---Ghost-of-Yotei-First-Impressions-AKA----Euphoria-Achieved-e3961l143a0c974-fd1e-4e2a-a343-b7726b8039bbMon, 06 Oct 2025 19:48:27 GMT<p>We talk about Michael's first impressions of Ghost of Yotei being 5 hours in. </p><p><br /></p><p>It truly was a tale of woe, it was a journey and experience in obtaining that which was thought was out of reach, but as with many things in life, through perseverance and will, the impossible becomes... possible.</p> no00:13:3216#6 - Ghost of Yotei First Impressions (AKA... Euphoria Achieved!)full<![CDATA[#3 - The Eternal Battle Between David and Goliath Game Devs]]>We get into the thick of the effect that good leadership and vision have with game developers and the games that they make. Runescape and Jagex, EA Games, Star Wars Battlefront, Hollow Knight: Silksong, are discussed.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/3---The-Eternal-Battle-Between-David-and-Goliath-Game-Devs-e38dp72c7e60a62-05dd-47a6-8105-30d37efaecc5Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:48:43 GMT<p>We get into the thick of the effect that good leadership and vision have with game developers and the games that they make. Runescape and Jagex, EA Games, Star Wars Battlefront, Hollow Knight: Silksong, are discussed.</p> yes00:38:4913#3 - The Eternal Battle Between David and Goliath Game Devsfull<![CDATA[#14 - Top Games Through the Years (Round 1)]]>It's lunch time again!


In this episode we talk about some of the top games throughout the years starting in the 80s.


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/14---Top-Games-Through-the-Years-Round-1-e3ajmoce5ea98b7-0650-40ae-b26f-f4612129c4c8Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:01:00 GMT<p>It's lunch time again!</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode we talk about some of the top games throughout the years starting in the 80s.</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:21:12114#14 - Top Games Through the Years (Round 1)full<![CDATA[#9 - Spreading the Good Word... of Good Games]]>On this episode we talk about games that we find ourselves preaching about to random people that we come in contact with who proclaim themselves as gamers.


Games Discussed:

Yoshi's Island (SNES)

Cyberpunk 2077

Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)

God of War Franchise (PS2/PS3/PS4)

Zone of the Enders 2: The Second Runner (PS2)

Death Stranding (PS4)

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/9---Spreading-the-Good-Word----of-Good-Games-e39q5mab8f11a97-c719-4dc4-890e-757727779323Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:32:49 GMT<p>On this episode we talk about games that we find ourselves preaching about to random people that we come in contact with who proclaim themselves as gamers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Games Discussed:</p><p>Yoshi's Island (SNES)</p><p>Cyberpunk 2077</p><p>Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)</p><p>God of War Franchise (PS2/PS3/PS4)</p><p>Zone of the Enders 2: The Second Runner (PS2)</p><p>Death Stranding (PS4)</p> no00:24:3519#9 - Spreading the Good Word... of Good Gamesfull<![CDATA[#10 - PS6 Technology Rumor Hype (AKA... Will It Cure Humanity's Ailments or Destroy Civilization)]]>In this episode we discuss some of the early PS6 rumors that are floating around the world wide web. We talk about the lack of leaps in technology these days and some of the cool potential features that are possible with the technology we may get in the future.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/10---PS6-Technology-Rumor-Hype-AKA----Will-It-Cure-Humanitys-Ailments-or-Destroy-Civilization-e39tjfr2f8d2168-b108-4252-98f2-a228fd504584Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:35:00 GMT<p>In this episode we discuss some of the early PS6 rumors that are floating around the world wide web. We talk about the lack of leaps in technology these days and some of the cool potential features that are possible with the technology we may get in the future.</p> no00:46:20#10 - PS6 Technology Rumor Hype (AKA... Will It Cure Humanity's Ailments or Destroy Civilization)full<![CDATA[#26 - We're Back! God of War: Laufey... Wha?? An Endless Source of Contention for the Months Ahead!!]]>We're back and better than ever, recharged and ready to go! The topic for today is God of War Laufey... and there is a lot to unpack. We are huge God of War fans, this is truly a divisive topic!


#GodofWar #Laufey #DavidJaffe #TheyDon'tMakeEmLikeTheyUsedTo #GameDevs

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/26---Were-Back--God-of-War-Laufey----Wha---An-Endless-Source-of-Contention-for-the-Months-Ahead-e3mbadn2c65846c-eab6-441c-ac32-b6257256f232Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:09:36 GMT<p>We're back and better than ever, recharged and ready to go! The topic for today is God of War Laufey... and there is a lot to unpack. We are huge God of War fans, this is truly a divisive topic!</p><p><br /></p><p>#GodofWar #Laufey #DavidJaffe #TheyDon'tMakeEmLikeTheyUsedTo #GameDevs</p> no00:38:12126#26 - We're Back! God of War: Laufey... Wha?? An Endless Source of Contention for the Months Ahead!!full<![CDATA[#17 - Regal. Inspiring. Thickness (AKA... Uh, wut? The joys of cryptic marketing.)]]>In this episode we discuss the cryptic tweet by Geoff Keighley, host of the Video Game Awards, and we talk about what we think it is, what it most likely is, and what we hope it is.

Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/17---Regal--Inspiring--Thickness-AKA----Uh--wut--The-joys-of-cryptic-marketing-e3c4adt4f25b98f-af75-447b-9b42-ebc816efb46aTue, 09 Dec 2025 21:49:58 GMT<p>In this episode we discuss the cryptic tweet by Geoff Keighley, host of the Video Game Awards, and we talk about what we think it is, what it most likely is, and what we hope it is.</p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p> no00:31:34117#17 - Regal. Inspiring. Thickness (AKA... Uh, wut? The joys of cryptic marketing.)full<![CDATA[#28 - Discord Kittens & Laziness a Plague on the Gaming Community?]]>On this weeks episode we start out by discussing the effect of the inflated price of Grand Theft Auto 6 and what it might mean for the price of games going forward but the conversation quickly gets derailed by a popular podcast that sparked a bigger conversation.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/28---Discord-Kittens--Laziness-a-Plague-on-the-Gaming-Community-e3nbemqf5a51c9f-969d-4d4b-a4c5-dc0f0dad1383Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:01:00 GMT<p>On this weeks episode we start out by discussing the effect of the inflated price of Grand Theft Auto 6 and what it might mean for the price of games going forward but the conversation quickly gets derailed by a popular podcast that sparked a bigger conversation.</p> no00:25:10128#28 - Discord Kittens & Laziness a Plague on the Gaming Community?full<![CDATA[#7 - Biggest Gaming Letdown Stories and Unfinished Games]]>We talk about our experience of us returning to Michael's childhood PS2 game he's been wanting to play again. Jared talks about a horrible Blockbuster rental experience. We both then talk about unfinished games in our life.


Games Discussed:

Vexx (PS2)

Borderlands (PS4/PS5)

Bible Adventures (NES)

Solstice (NES)

Shinobi (PS2)

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/7---Biggest-Gaming-Letdown-Stories-and-Unfinished-Games-e39dfafaee78348-74f0-4003-96da-c1d159f85fb5Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:51:13 GMT<p>We talk about our experience of us returning to Michael's childhood PS2 game he's been wanting to play again. Jared talks about a horrible Blockbuster rental experience. We both then talk about unfinished games in our life.</p><p><br /></p><p>Games Discussed:</p><p>Vexx (PS2)</p><p>Borderlands (PS4/PS5)</p><p>Bible Adventures (NES)</p><p>Solstice (NES)</p><p>Shinobi (PS2)</p> no00:22:4617#7 - Biggest Gaming Letdown Stories and Unfinished Gamesfull<![CDATA[#19 - Post-VGA Award Show (AKA... Clair Obscure Sweep!)]]>It happened! We discuss some of the highlights of the Video Game Awards.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/19---Post-VGA-Award-Show-AKA----Clair-Obscure-Sweep-e3cc0up81f94b2f-879d-431b-9870-c62e6153deeaMon, 15 Dec 2025 07:20:01 GMT<p>It happened! We discuss some of the highlights of the Video Game Awards. </p> no00:15:47119#19 - Post-VGA Award Show (AKA... Clair Obscure Sweep!)full<![CDATA[#22 - Dawn of the First Day... of 2026 (2025 Wrap-up Episode!)]]>Happy New Years! We discuss what this year in gaming was like for us and some of the notable games and things we remembered. We are looking forward to another great year with you, our listeners with some new thought provoking topics and takes.


This is the start of the next level of Arcade Lunch Legends! (With a new background too!)


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/22---Dawn-of-the-First-Day----of-2026-2025-Wrap-up-Episode-e3cv8p14e19854b-8247-42b7-8692-68d69dced0baThu, 01 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT<p>Happy New Years! We discuss what this year in gaming was like for us and some of the notable games and things we remembered. We are looking forward to another great year with you, our listeners with some new thought provoking topics and takes.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the start of the next level of Arcade Lunch Legends! (With a new background too!)</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p> no00:20:40222#22 - Dawn of the First Day... of 2026 (2025 Wrap-up Episode!)full<![CDATA[#12 - How to Sell a Million (AKA How to give gamers what they want)]]>Welcome back to lunch!


In this episode we talk about a few different controversies of modern games and how game developers sometimes cater to different demographics and fan bases and rarely appease them all.


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/12---How-to-Sell-a-Million-AKA-How-to-give-gamers-what-they-want-e3a9dfr212c16c7-077b-4c86-8aca-ddb0673b373fThu, 13 Nov 2025 22:48:00 GMT<p>Welcome back to lunch!</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode we talk about a few different controversies of modern games and how game developers sometimes cater to different demographics and fan bases and rarely appease them all.</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:39:34112#12 - How to Sell a Million (AKA How to give gamers what they want)full<![CDATA[#15 - Robots, Dystopian AI, and the Future]]>Hungry for technology? Why Wait?


In this episode Michael wanted to talk about robots... so we talk about robots... and AI, the internet, and technology in general and our current dystopian future trajectory. #StayChallenged


Song: The Wrath

Music by: CreatorMix.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/15---Robots--Dystopian-AI--and-the-Future-e3ajp2h5fbbc740-6b2f-4446-95c5-2639d92ed726Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:01:00 GMT<p>Hungry for technology? Why Wait?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode Michael wanted to talk about robots... so we talk about robots... and AI, the internet, and technology in general and our current dystopian future trajectory. #StayChallenged</p><p><br /></p><p>Song: The Wrath</p><p>Music by: CreatorMix.com</p><p><br /></p> no00:23:52115#15 - Robots, Dystopian AI, and the Futurefull<![CDATA[#24 - Crimson Desert Views on Preview Review View]]>Look who's back, back again. Legends back, tell a friend!


We do a commentary and review of the upcoming Crimson Desert game that is getting the hype treatment. But does it hype everybody? Find out now on this episode of The Arcade Lunch Legends podcast!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/24---Crimson-Desert-Views-on-Preview-Review-View-e3f21bf51fd569a-67a3-4a95-957a-86c666150a7dSun, 15 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT<p>Look who's back, back again. Legends back, tell a friend!</p><p><br /></p><p>We do a commentary and review of the upcoming Crimson Desert game that is getting the hype treatment. But does it hype everybody? Find out now on this episode of The Arcade Lunch Legends podcast!</p> no00:30:5322#24 - Crimson Desert Views on Preview Review Viewfull<![CDATA[#27 - The new MCU! Moana Cinematic Universe! Retrospective and Review!]]>


#Moana #MakeWay #MakeWay #Disney #DisneyLiveAction #NeedGoodRemakes

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcade-lunch-legends/episodes/27---The-new-MCU--Moana-Cinematic-Universe--Retrospective-and-Review-e3mbdgsfe65fc70-33b8-4e1b-9cce-bdfa1842fcdcMon, 27 Jul 2026 07:01:00 GMT<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#Moana #MakeWay #MakeWay #Disney #DisneyLiveAction #NeedGoodRemakes</p> no00:41:43127#27 - The new MCU! Moana Cinematic Universe! Retrospective and Review!full