00:00 intro
03:44 What am i drinking
04:20 What am i playing
06:29 Patreon
09:53 FF7 Rebirth 2 sells half as much as part 1 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-is-underperforming-sales-wise-analyst-claims/
14:34 Thoughts on Amazon’s Fallout and X-Men ’97
15:33 Wata gets treasure trove of sealed NES games https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/rare-find-of-vintage-video-games-unearthed-in-dallas-like-a-true-treasure-hunt
23:00 Golden axe comedy series https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/golden-axe-animated-series-mike-mcmahan-comedy-central-matthew-rhys-danny-pudi-1235973820/
27:28 Sony patent to self play https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/latest-sony-patent-wants-to-take-the-grind-out-of-games-by-playing-them-for-you

goldenaxe #selfplayinggames #heritageauction

intro
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions (thank Snarcast for rejoining $5)
Game informer’s best game of all time bracket https://x.com/stealth40k/status/1774112103407706302?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Resident Evil 1 Remake Leak
https://twitter.com/122845l/status/1774842011738071228
Embracer group sells Gearbox to Take Two https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/flagging-megacorp-embracer-group-is-now-selling-off-gearbox-entertainment-to-take-two-for-dollar460-million/
GG2 drama continues https://x.com/itsjuleshardy/status/1771087400179032554?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
GamersMad: final fantasy black character article https://www.dualshockers.com/black-final-fantasy-character-not-just-comic-relief/

re1remake #bestgame #gamergate2

intro (talk PS, etc)
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Akira Toriyama memories
Patreon
Sony working with PCSX2 emulator workers https://x.com/pc_focus_/status/1767282689193746535?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Mar10 direct announcements https://x.com/wario64/status/1766828728548549058?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
GamersMad: Oscar winner bashes video games https://x.com/classicfm/status/1767167937654165581?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Which is better? (Handheld spin-off edition)
Overworld theme, Super Mario Land https://youtu.be/ZexyCYXoYHM?si=OxQzi68A_k5bNdGN
Bridge Zone, Sonic the Hedgehog https://youtu.be/gl1NHbCEFds?si=ttDY9v2z-AjVZwQO

Be sure to give them a follow.

• https://twitter.com/PaletteSwapMag
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• intro
• What drink
• What play
• Patreon
• Sony lays off 8% of work force https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/difficult-news-about-our-workforce/
• Twisted Metal Live Service game cancelled https://www.psu.com/news/twisted-metal-live-service-game-reportedly-cancelled-at-firesprite-amidst-sony-layoffs/
• Weird game items: game scent AI https://x.com/geoffkeighley/status/1762496577132974223?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo / Yuzu lawsuit
• Nintendo sues Yuzu https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24085075/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-lawsuit
• Quick settlement https://x.com/oatmealdome/status/1764715696250843321?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Settlement amount https://x.com/nintendeal/status/1764710434345804111?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Yuzu Statement https://x.com/yuzuemu/status/1764733659444064671?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• NYPD’s gunblade confiscation https://x.com/nypdnews/status/1764010339811668173?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is Better
• Road Rash
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyfPo2To_K0&list=PLErsx10Ke4uw3Aank04wvPCczxmfg9eSr
• Super Mario Kart
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyGQCjPF1-c&list=PLkog_NvP2P1I16R7qOlDMy_NlOc3nzbVr

Nintendo #yuzu #playstation

• intro (talk channel)
• – https://twitter.com/pkintheuniverse
• – https://www.youtube.com/@PKInTheUniverse
• What are w drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Xbox not planning to move away from physical media, but will follow trends https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/phil-spencer-says-getting-rid-of-physical-games-isnt-a-strategic-thing-for-xbox/
• Should emulation be allowed for gaming guides?
• Guy almost sells $700,000 Zelda for $17k https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/holy-grail-nes-zelda-worth-p700000-was-almost-sold-for-usd17000
• Which is Better
• – Perfect Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FbOfjma3T4&list=PLw9AcE2IomDM2J9kjVC2RUm-ufbbhSW5u&index=6
• – Golden Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8psz4O8qPvo&list=PLw9AcE2IomDM2J9kjVC2RUm-ufbbhSW5u&index=44

xbox #legendofzelda #goldeneyetrue

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Tennessee looks to ban cold beer sales to help prevent DUI’s https://nypost.com/2024/02/15/us-news/bill-pushes-to-ban-sale-of-cold-beer-in-tennessee/
• PS5 end of life and no new existing franchise games until 2025 https://www.gematsu.com/2024/02/sony-interactive-entertainment-will-not-release-any-new-major-existing-franchise-titles-before-march-31-2025
• Big Xbox update for future plans https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/02/15/xbox-promise-bring-more-games-to-more-players/
• 4 games announced https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1758220889613533316
• Switch 2 delayed to Q1 2025 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-could-now-launch-in-2025-its-claimed/
• New sega games aim to be AAA and live service https://x.com/mbkksstbhz5/status/1759683123921518868?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is Better?
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSsfjHCFosw&list=PLD741146AA133C8E3
  https://www.yohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iac0T6dnuzMutube.com/watch?v=Iac0T6dnuzM

xbox #ps5 #switch2

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Helldivers outsells Palworld as first cross platform ps5 / pc game https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sonys-first-simultaneous-ps5pc-release-is-already-outselling-palworld-on-steam
• Phil Spencer addresses Microsoft rumors https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/phil-spencer-has-reportedly-reassured-employees-microsoft-wont-stop-making-xbox-consoles/
• Weird gaming item: SNeS tripod mount https://chrisgraue.com/supertripod/
• Which is Better
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dPaeQTdhJM&list=PLMeP3GKaUaHPVTTLP3Sve2SHT7A7kxQ4B&index=5
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmTf1VhAn-o&list=PLMeP3GKaUaHPVTTLP3Sve2SHT7A7kxQ4B&index=9

philspencer #xbox #helldivers2

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Shane Gillis announces bud light partnership https://www.instagram.com/p/C2u-_ofgGJw/?igsh=MTMwMzNsamFiOHVwMA==
• Political Brain rot over announcement
• Daily caller https://dailycaller.com/2024/01/30/bud-light-hire-comedian-shane-gillis/
• The street https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/bud-light-partners-with-comic-fired-for-racist-anti-gay-comments
• Microsoft going multiplat? https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/4/24057433/microsoft-bethesda-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-ps5-release
• Phil Spencer responds https://x.com/xboxp3/status/1754598552548904973?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Gamers Mad: Kotaku makes fun of people with epilepsy https://kotaku.com/alan-wake-2-1-15-update-jump-scare-option-level-select-1851213619
• Which is better? (Jim’s favorite boss music edition)
• – Black Belt (SMS) https://youtu.be/WVnuAXtS708?si=RXj-6-6gjEhc50EU
• – Never Return Alive , SOR2 (Genesis) https://youtu.be/XFcdQObbT8o?si=VXy7ZpF9Mk9ESmM1

xbox #shanegillis #kotaku

• intro (thank reset button)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• New Shirts: https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop/
• Nintendo shutting down 3ds and WiiU online functionality https://x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1749963072998166670?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Pokémon company responds to Palworld https://x.com/screentime/status/1750365828036362472?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Microsoft lays off 1900 AB employees (including BladeBlur) https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/25/24049050/microsoft-activision-blizzard-layoffs
• Microsoft to ditch physical games https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-digitial-only-microsoft-lays-off-physical-game-release-departments/
• Sony CEO says future is on Pc https://insider-gaming.com/sony-ceo-says-playstations-gaming-future/
• Weird gaming item – CDi controllers are back https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/one-of-gamings-worst-controllers-is-back-thanks-to-zelda-spiritual-successor
• Which is better (Good songs from bad games)
  Aero the Acrobat theme https://youtu.be/0k2Y25U9vww?si=1NKbmrtd3gm7OAsf
  Silver surfer theme https://youtu.be/RNpSPt30uSA?si=Sx_dlL6Ia-t_93zA
  Voicemails

Blade’s youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/BladeBlur
Blade’s twitch https://www.twitch.tv/bladeblur

xbox #sony #microsoft

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Palworld Death Threats https://www.ign.com/articles/palworld-devs-says-they-have-received-death-threats-amid-pokmon-rip-off-claims
• Valve changes policy on AI games https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-updates-its-steam-policy-on-ai-so-it-can-release-the-vast-majority-of-games-that-use-it/
• SquareEnix confirms AI usage in Foamstars https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/16/24040124/square-enix-foamstars-ai-art-midjourney
• Ubisoft+ wants players to get used to not owning games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-new-ubisoft-and-getting-gamers-comfortable-with-not-owning-their-games
• Walmart to begin removing Xbox games? https://x.com/the_marmolade/status/1748473984440524905?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is better (save rooms 2);
  RE CV https://youtu.be/mxq5ymqPAsQ?si=ats1NSHkl6srvvv3
  RE 3 https://youtu.be/nblPAN7DaVQ?si=Aq1KFBbayvJ6jWBw

RE3 #Valve #Palworld

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• Intro (Console wars ep 100)
  https://youtu.be/Gd0yiHzaif4?si=2e_NxOWcpMvWRt1c
• Talk screwups in last week’s ep
• Beat 5 rules expanded
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Hard drive shuts down
• Original post https://x.com/harddrivemag/status/1742939231683829803?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Kevin’s response https://x.com/kevinpodas/status/1743053133469917306?s=20
• Fudj’s response https://x.com/videosealman/status/1743284938441367683?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Switch 2 news https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-likely-to-be-iteration-rather-than-revolution-predicts-analyst/
• GamersMad: Dumb Brit bashes Tetris master https://x.com/dexerto/status/1742861043217445136?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Which is Better?
• Gremlins 2 Office Theme – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IRlVBZs8YY&list=PLFD771DA8F617A72C&index=3
• Ghosts and Goblins Stage 1 Theme
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmxARmxAWZA

NintendoSwitch2 #Harddrive #Tetris

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• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Favorite shot glasses? (From Kit)
  beer hoarder cleanup https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0LfF63uo3A/?igshid=N2ViNmM2MDRjNw==
• Ultra right thot https://x.com/stclairashley/status/1740150906912710790?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Japanese man tries PBR for first time https://x.com/GRUGCEL/status/1737626981171331559?s=20
• Ready or not mission https://nichegamer.com/ready-or-not-furry-ironman-campaign/
• Which is Worse
  Taking a sip from “your” beer only to figure out its not yours and there are floaties
  Almost/Getting Caught touching yourself
• Which is Better
  RE 1 or RE 2 Save room music
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QImDXcc3ZIQ
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFOtfNdKEQc
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N87XHQKsQWc

PBR #RE1 #RE2

• intro
• Thanks guests and guest spots
• A Gamer Looks at 40 ep (Jim) https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/1426576/12127774
• Reliving Retro – Shadowrun https://youtu.be/rrU9Z8gZbvY
• Roast Mortem – William Penn (eps 279, 280, 281) https://linktr.ee/roastmortemcast
• Video Ditch ep14 https://youtu.be/fV7_w-Y7BZ0
• Neal – great toaster race 2 https://youtu.be/TAB6Tr9Ld1s
• Lucas Hackett- Fictional war games match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38_f9mrUrQ
• ZapCristal – can you spot these secrets https://youtu.be/dk0jySpGnZM?si=D33agxCEIcl5Dls2
• Podzooky – FNAF https://www.machineculture.com/podzooky-pod/2023/11/30/23/five-nights-at-freddys-with-brian-and-jim-of-dbpg
• N Squared Podcast – CM Punk & More https://www.youtube.com/live/nyVXBWAIkp8?si=v1dNNtopmlUgiu79
• Wally Wallcakes holiday special https://youtu.be/hTyVMBXEcu8?si=uYOPy1bpgnq6tIRS
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• #Beat5Franchise
• Bobby Kotick out! https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/20/24009129/microsoft-gaming-xbox-phil-spencer-bobby-kotick-activision-leadership-changes
• 23in23 roundup

23in23 #2024 #bobbykotick

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Florida Joker has a lawyer https://x.com/gtavi_countdown/status/1736393125491294669?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Completionist updates
• Karl responds to Jirard https://youtu.be/lFYCYwvRbEU?si=xECmo30TKBNWS2Vu
• Jirard removed from Sea of Stars https://noisypixel.net/sea-of-stars-patch-removes-the-completionist/
• Muta releases the entire call https://x.com/ordinarygamers/status/1736876684597698950?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Last of us online cancelled https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/an_update_on_the_last_of_us_online
• Activision settles sexual harassment lawsuit https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-blizzard-settles-historic-sexual-harassment-suit-for-dollar54-million-sets-aside-another-dollar47-million-for-impacted-employees/
• Hard Drive’s Dreamcast list https://youtu.be/C1-D5YUI4HU?si=PQ09Ya6x0yfP_BOD

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NFHC #completionist #dreamcast

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing (tevi review)
• Patreon (thank John Flickinger at $2 tier)
• Game awards results
• Sega bringing back old IP’s https://x.com/sega/status/1732942348282216503?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Completionist Charity Updates:
• Jirard responds to the controversy https://youtu.be/giaoY2DlVr8?si=btPRBd5AOf1qPGg3
• Muta’s response https://youtu.be/qMzjxizna_g?si=H9KqrzBE-9yJy2Yd
• GTA6 Updates:
• Florida joker wants to sue Rockstar for likeness https://x.com/gtavi_countdown/status/1733316793832190289?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Tom petty song soars 37000% on Spotify https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-trailer-sparks-massive-spotify-boost-for-tom-pettys-love-is-a-long-road
• GamersMad(s)
• AEW Fight Forever Bring the Boom Edition https://x.com/aewgames/status/1732399533642883443?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Fantastic shuts down shortly after releasing game https://x.com/fntastichq/status/1734265789237338453?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Gameawards #Sega #gta6

• intro (thank video ditch)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• GTA 6 announced https://www.techradar.com/news/gta-6-release-date-news-and-rumors-mapping-the-path-to-grand-theft-auto-6
• PlayStation Portal review https://www.theverge.com/23958572/sony-playstation-portal-ps5-streaming-remote-play-handheld-specs-impressions
• Weird Gaming Item: Wonka Xbox https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/11/13/xbox-wonka-chocolate-controller/
• The Game Awards nominees announced https://thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year
• Our takes on The Completionist controversy https://youtu.be/QItBdql_8FI?si=lAFKubZYa471n8ye
• Update: tried to hide video https://x.com/karljobstgaming/status/1724758441833677096?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

VideoGameAwards #Completionist #GTA6

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we play
• Patreon Questions
• Zelda movie announced https://x.com/nintendo/status/1722011980129779795?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Sony to removes Twitter capabilities by Nov 13 https://x.com/wario64/status/1721608444615311637?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Xbox to add AI integration to games https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/articles/2023/11/xbox-and-inworld-ai-partnership-announcement/
• DK Oldies Christmas post https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid04YftfkUS6xpvDWfTJWzZh5MUEkfix7GehL8PaKjvXGoTDSjWoatJqJsLTzQBV45wl&id=100064557105331&mibextid=qC1gEa
• Silent Hill Ascension’s disastrous presentation https://kotaku.com/silent-hill-ascension-reddit-reactions-konami-1850980911
• Best horror game list from IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-horror-video-game-face-off-2023-edition-the-winner-revealed

LegendofZelda #SilentHillAscension #horrorgaming

• intro
• Friend shows ending (Thought Cops, Roast Mortem, Rich Dickman)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Beer items: Guinness nitro surge https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyqgeEkt4WN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
  https://nitrosurge.guinness.com/en/
• Weird beer items: whatever this is https://x.com/HumansNoContext/status/1714295278499680551?s=20
• Creamcast ale https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2023/10/dreamcast-themed-ale-spotted-for-sale.html
• Analogue n64 announced https://x.com/analogue/status/1713933239327273452?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Pete Hines retires from Bethesda https://x.com/dcdeacon/status/1713918172351308242?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• GameStop employee shoots shoplifter https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/19/florida-gamestop-employee-fatally-shoots-shoplifter/71237365007/
• Is it horror?

horrorgames #guinness #videogames

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Yuengling fights for shelf space https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/yuengling-wants-its-fair-share-of-the-bud-light-debacle/
• James Corden hosted a town hall with Bobby Kotick https://www.pcgamer.com/at-activisions-internal-meetinginexplicably-hosted-by-james-cordenbobby-kotick-promises-a-new-dimension-of-emotional-connection-powered-by-ai/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=socialflow
• Xbox announces Activision blizzard joins https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/10/13/xbox-activision-blizzard/
• Bobby Kotick to leave in early 2024 https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/13/23791235/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-complete-finalized
• Best Buy to stop stocking physical media https://x.com/wario64/status/1712538697307140477?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Weird item: 1 new WiiU sold in September 2023 https://nintendoeverything.com/1-new-wii-u-was-sold-in-the-u-s-during-september-2023/

Xbox #activision #wiiu

Special thanks to Krooked, AgentChris, Drewski, JD, Snarcast & Max Marvel for calling in!

Unity’s apology https://blog.unity.com/news/open-letter-on-runtime-fee
UK gives preliminary approval to MS / AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/22/23885176/microsofts-activision-blizzard-uk-cma-preliminary-approval

Guest Pages
@KrookedDoesStuff
@SNARC15

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Sentry City Review
• Patreon questions
• Bud light could lose shelf space in cold shelves https://nypost.com/2023/09/15/bud-light-could-lose-retail-shelf-space-as-dylan-mulvaney-boycott-persists/
• The wolf among us author puts Fables series into public domain despite DC dispute https://www.eurogamer.net/the-wolf-among-us-and-fables-creator-clashes-with-dc-and-puts-entire-franchise-into-the-public-domain
• Beginning of the End for Evil Dead: https://twitter.com/EvilDeadTheGame/status/1704239249761906859
• FTC Document leaks https://www.resetera.com/threads/phil-spencer-in-2020-getting-acquiring-nintendo-would-be-a-career-moment-for-me-nintendos-future-exists-off-of-their-own-hardware.765935/
• Devs unite against unity https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/09/game-developers-unite-against-unitys-new-per-install-pricing-structure/
• Unity shuts down town hall over death threats https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/14/23873628/unity-death-threats-john-riccitiello
• Unity says Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo will pay the install fees https://twistedvoxel.com/unity-playstation-xbox-nintendo-pay-on-behalf-of-devs/
• Unity to issue apology and clearing of info https://x.com/unity/status/1703547752205218265?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Unity #microsoft #nintendo

• intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon questions
• Bill gates buys 1.7 million shares of Bud Light https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/investing/bill-gates-bud-light-shares/index.html
• Unity’s insane price hikes for game devs https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/unity-runtime-fee-policy-marc-whitten
• Smash Pro gets kicked off twitch for drinking and driving https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-bans-smash-pro-bobby-big-ballz-after-drinking-and-driving-on-stream-2281802/
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Unity #budlight #bobbyballz

• Intro
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Cape may calls of flying fish acquisition https://973espn.com/cape-may-nj-brewery-calling-off-merger-with-flying-fish/
• Microsoft to sell cloud service to Ubisoft in AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23828302/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-ubisoft-cloud-gaming-rights-uk-cma
• PlayStation Portal details https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23842771/sony-playstation-portal-remote-player-specs-release-date-price
• Weird gaming item: new hdmi Atari 2600 https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
• GamersMad: Analogue Pocket glow in the dark https://x.com/analogue/status/1696176115054718994?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Top 100 games
  https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best-video-games-all-time

• Intro – The Boys are Back!
• Lucas’s wargames match https://youtu.be/C38_f9mrUrQ
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• 10 years on YouTube (8/23/13)
• Kid Rock drinks bud light https://x.com/tmz/status/1692587599439741056?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Charles Martinet steps down as Mario voice https://x.com/nintendoamerica/status/1693624002982314108?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• New Lenovo switch / steamdeck competitor leaked https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/16/23835191/lenovo-legion-go-leaked-images-steam-deck-competitor
• Xbox360 store to close in July 2024 https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/17/xbox-360-store-will-close-july-2024/
• Sega completes aquisition of rovio https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-has-completed-its-acquisition-of-rovio/
• Gamers mad: braid dev says games are boring https://x.com/jonathan_blow/status/1693094153054560352?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Xbox360 #Sega #rovio

• What am I drinking
• What am I playing
• Patreon Questions
• Costco not restocking bud light? https://www.newsweek.com/bud-light-costco-death-star-plummeting-sales-1812119?fbclid=IwAR3WyVyVaOfNlv2Ru0tJrKPj5kU5GqjOaF1q-3GcbGJeaMLgSg-x4W_q-8c_aem_ARg7xiichz7VJOMvUwaJ_DTsJhvduAI969tuZPdm4z2kTOenLFZax-1mQ4kcL0gnt3o&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Sony project Q leaks https://bgr.com/entertainment/project-q-leak-confirmed-all-my-fears-about-the-ps5-handheld/
• Judge denies preliminary injunction with MS/AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win
• FTC appeals https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/12/23791274/ftc-microsoft-activision-blizzard-appeal
• Microsoft and Sony agree to 10 year COD deal https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/07/after-months-of-competition-complaints-sony-agrees-to-10-year-call-of-duty-deal/
  https://kotaku.com/retro-games-arcade-xbox-x-s-antstream-mortal-kombat-1850669127
• Brian’s First Anime Vampire Hunter D
• VGHF says only 13% of games released before 2010 are commercially available https://www.ign.com/articles/new-study-13-percent-video-game-history-foundation
• Voicemails

microsoft #callofduty #playstation

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon (thanks Spaghetti for signing up , $5 tier)
• Weird item: switch drink koozi https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8eYRhAB/
• Bobby Kotick says new switch is as powerful as an Xbox one / ps4 https://mynintendonews.com/2023/06/28/activision-blizzard-ceo-says-the-next-nintendo-system-is-close-to-playstation-4-and-xbox-one-power-wise/
• Nintendo says switch is “good enough” https://mynintendonews.com/2023/06/30/nintendo-believes-the-switchs-performance-is-good-enough-though-admits-developers-always-want-more/
• JRPG label has been othering https://www.polygon.com/23677598/jrpg-label-history-othering-discrimination-japanese-role-playing-game
• Gamers Mad: article after 4 hours https://twitter.com/elbethium/status/1674309093840805889?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Original article: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-16-genre-inspiration-game-of-thrones-opening/

JRPG #Nintendo #switch

FNAF #TooManyGames #stadia

BONUS SEGMENT – Crusty corner: sex with hitler 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/85233073?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

00:00 intro, what I am drinking, what I have been playing
04:38 Patreon questions
11:48 TooManyGames 2023 recap
Iron Lung developers reaction to sales spike from Titan sub https://twitter.com/duskdev/status/1671498543771574273?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
Google Stadia returns?! https://youtu.be/fI-iE0-xpxI
Xbox claims they lost the console war https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-admits-xbox-has-lost-the-console-wars-as-it-battles-for-69-billion-activision-blizzard-buyout
Alan Wake II is digital only so devs have more time to finish https://www.eurogamer.net/alan-wake-2-is-digital-only-because-it-gives-remedy-more-time-to-polish
FNAF trailer https://youtu.be/0VH9WCFV6XQ

• intro (thank Kevin and Mark)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Bud light sales drop 25% over past week https://nypost.com/2023/05/30/bud-light-sales-plunge-25-7-modelo-closes-beer-gap/
• Patreon Questions
• Amico update https://twitter.com/matthewhenzel/status/1660844414015533059?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Yuji Naka could get 2.5 years in prison and 1 million dollar fine for insider trading https://nintendoeverything.com/former-sonic-team-head-yuji-naka-arrested-over-insider-trading/
• Bobby Kotick’s first interview in a decade https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/activision-blizzard-ceo-addresses-toxic-workforce-claims-microsoft-deal-1235628361/
• China approves MS/Activision Blizzard deal https://twitter.com/fosspatents/status/1659550898694021120?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Ripped off? video goes viral https://twitter.com/mask_bastard/status/1662140547027419156?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Extraction shooter with actual money on the line https://twitter.com/br1infinite/status/1657862388043993089?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo DMCA’s steam over dolphin emulator https://www.pcgamer.com/nintendo-sends-valve-dmca-notice-to-block-steam-release-of-wii-emulator-dolphin/
• Man robs bank with duck hunt controller https://news.sky.com/sto
  ry/man-accused-of-robbing-south-carolina-store-using-nintendo-duck-hunt-pistol-12894203

amico #bobbykotick #nintendo

• intro (talk thought cops and hard drive, plugs, etc)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Hard Drive ranks every NA N64 game https://hard-drive.net/hd/video-games/we-played-and-ranked-every-single-n64-game/
• Patreon questions
• DrinkersMad: Miller lite goes woke https://twitter.com/citizenfreepres/status/1658106553671766016?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Kevin’s twitter: @kevinpodas
Thought cops Twitter: @realthoughtcops
Thought cops links: https://linktr.ee/thoughtcops
Mark’s podcast: https://insidegoodoutsidebad.com/podcast/
Mark’s twitter: @mark_roebuck

N64 #Podcast #millerlite

• Intro (thank Tom for guesting last week)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions( thank Craig for $2 signup)
• EU approves Microsoft / AB deal https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/15/23723703/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-approved-eu-european-commission
• Man gets jail for life by beating man to death with Pokémon cards https://kotaku.com/pokemon-card-murder-death-britain-bag-andrew-hague-bbc-1850421839?rev=1683674408591&utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1683675213&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR00X41Wq88pynuU9dWhNkOeEk7b-oCjOOWIM0jYbWFP_PN4vPYr1_QOQfA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• GamersMad: gamers lining up for Zelda https://twitter.com/tradfeminine/status/1657068216131235841?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Kotaku dunks on line waiting https://kotaku.com/tears-kingdom-lines-wait-nintendo-eshop-target-hip-pack-1850433747
• Knockoff Zelda stickers (zee) https://www.thegamer.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-special-edition-sticker-switch-dbrand-ps5-darkplates/

tearsofthekingdom #xbox #kotaku

• Intro (thank Whack, talk Roast Mortem appearance)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Who would you cast in a Streets of Rage movie?
• Twisted Metal TV teaser https://youtu.be/cYb_HFHJJHs
• Vampire survivors tv show? https://deadline.com/2023/04/vampire-survivors-video-game-animated-television-series-story-kitchen-luca-galante-poncle-trailer-1235340337/
• GamersMad: Emulation is illegal guy https://twitter.com/sonicsaviorr/status/1650894136667406336?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• UK Blocks MS/AB deal https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-uk-regulator-has-blocked-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision/
• Kotaku writer whines about Nintendo not giving a Tears of the Kingdom code https://twitter.com/ethangach/status/1651226560286818306?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ

Kotaku #streetsofrage #emulation

• Intro (plus reliving retro appearance, do we even like each other?)
• What we are drinking
• What we are playing
• Patreon questions
• “Bye Dan” beer after Dan Snyder sells commanders https://www.wusa9.com/video/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/virginia-brewery-releases-ipa-called-bye-dan-ushering-in-new-washington-commanders-era/65-32a76e75-4a19-4313-b1ed-206935c5323e
  https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/04/17/bye-dan-beer-immediately-sells-out-after-commanders-sale/
• Insane new fps trailer https://twitter.com/esankiy/status/1648717946477314048?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• Nintendo hacker must pay Nintendo 20-30% of income for life https://www.dexerto.com/tech/nintendo-hacker-forced-to-pay-them-for-life-after-being-released-from-prison-2117382/
• Unspoken Gaming Law
• Sega buys Angry Birds developer https://www.destructoid.com/sega-rovio-acquisition-merger-angry-birds/
• Square Enix doubles down on NFTs https://www.ign.com/articles/square-enix-nft-blockchain-web3-elixir
• Voicemail

Unrecorded #rovio #squareenix

Power Hour 203 w/ the Rich Dickman show

• intro (talk TRDS, plugs, etc)
• What drinking
• What playing
• Wrestlemania discussion https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2023-wwe-wrestlemania-39-card-date-rumors-matches-predictions-location-match-card-start-time/
• Patreon questions
• CMA softens stance on MS/AB merger https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/24/23654728/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-uk-cma-call-of-duty-playstation
• Resident Evil & Sonic discussion
• Listener Advice question – Earthworm Jim

Twitter: @richdickmanshow @remdickman @codymccann @sizeroe
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WrestleMania #TheRichDickmanShow #aiart

• intro (thank Broken Optics)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing (Sonic rant)
• Patreon Questions
• Red Wing Shoes makes Mario Boots (Travis Lee) https://gagadget.com/en/games/224171-red-wing-shoes-released-a-pair-of-mario-boots/
• Pokémon looking into blockchain and NFT’s (kit) https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/pokemon-company-hiring-nft-metaverse-knowledge-2609440/
• 12 finalists for 2023 videogame hall of fame https://twitter.com/museumofplay/status/1636019969572864006?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ
• The Completionist buys every 3DS and WiiU game https://youtu.be/ujHUMG0Uovs
• Hardest video games
• Voicemails

eshop #videogames #nintendo

• What we are drinking
• What we are playing
• Patreon Questions
• Reflecting on our first episode and early guests
• Listening to voicemails

milestone #powerhourpodcast #podcast

• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• XFL Returns and so does the beer snake https://twitter.com/highiightheaven/status/1627499788156473344?s=46&t=ZDsvD9lTMJX6Fk7I7Cs34g
• Gamepass cannibalizes sales? https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales
• The Atomic Heart controversy
  https://root-nation.com/en/news-en/en-players-begin-to-boycott-the-atomic-heart-game-for-hidden-supporting-the-war-in-ukraine/
  https://www.destructoid.com/atomic-heart-composer-mick-gordon-to-donate-fees-to-red-cross-for-ukraine/
• Mick Gordon reaponds https://twitter.com/mick_gordon/status/1625495826247319556?s=46&t=AwWV8Wu1VKJ4i8J1L-Sp8Q
• PowerPyx not doing a trophy guide https://twitter.com/wildbergerrrr/status/1627642964569645057?s=46&t=3CCX6HoAws-iLMxs4rPU8A

atomicheart #xfl #gamepass

• intro
• Super Bowl recap
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Beer history tweet https://twitter.com/yesterdaysprint/status/1622792292418600960?s=46&t=ohlc09wxUXXrko5fgtVQZA
• UK CMA offers options for Ms/AB deal https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uk-regulator-suggests-removing-call-of-duty-from-microsofts-activision-blizzard-acquisition/
• Nintendo direct reactions https://www.youtube.com/live/yMdUSVSEp7U?feature=share

nintendodirect #superbowl #podcast

• intro
• Plug voicemail (267-991-0156)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Brian’s controller video discussion
• Hogwarts Reviews are in: https://twitter.com/Okami13_/status/1622554511561695233
• Turtle rock ending support for Back4Blood https://turtlerockstudios.com/news/b4b-2223
• Video recommendation: Brewing 4000yo Mesopotamian beer https://youtu.be/gK4DMt8ARyU
• Which is Better: Getting a mid-air head shot or the gatling gun sections in gaming

hogwartslegacy #back4blood #worstcontroller

• Intro (thank reliving retro, plug A Gamer Looks at 40 appearance https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/1426576/12127774 )
• Voicemail line announcement (267-991-0156)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Fireball sued for lack of whisky https://www.wisn.com/article/fireball-cinnamon-whiskey-lawsuit/42659215?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwAR1XmonB2qLnqW9B-7QgR6QxymKwV8Z-MfAD7PhDPVYDVbaSBUs_DdkATFw&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Brewery vandalized, grand opening now in doubt https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/business-owner-left-in-shock-after-teenage-vandals-cause-200000-in-damage-to-his-property/69-ab56498c-49b5-4ddb-82e1-4e31f8fdef75
• PSVr 2 launch expectations cut in half https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-reportedly-cut-its-playstation-vr2-launch-forecast-in-half/
• Super Mario World at Universal has a size requirement for Mario kart ride https://kotaku.com/mario-kart-ride-nintendo-world-universal-hollywood-1850059007
• DK Oldies controversy
  RTU vid https://youtu.be/dki2fr-Ga-g
  RTU vid 2 https://youtu.be/BT-VtG9J-LA
  Rgt85 vid https://youtu.be/OA3kuz6oG5o
  Voultar tweet https://twitter.com/voultar/status/1618379418925436930?s=46&t=Hs70uPdgcjwZ_GcyTgvdyQ

supermarioworld #fireball #dkoldies

• Intro RR, talk about their shows, etc
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon (thank Rem Dickman for signing up for the $10 tier)
• Earthbound dimensions (Zwick) – https://youtu.be/hyVeswntdBQ
• Real life Metal Gear https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/342413-us-marines-defeat-darpa-robot-by-hiding-under-a-cardboard-box
• PS VR2 launch lineup announced https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/playstation-vr2-launch-window-lineup-announced
• A Dreamcast 2?? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/01/random-hyperkin-wants-to-make-the-sega-dreamcast-2

Dreamcast2 #PSVR2 #earthbound

Special thanks to Nerdy Nick
DrunkFriend appearance https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drunkfriend/id1503675453?i=1000586704242
What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions (huge thank you to reliving retro for signing up to $5 tier)
Manscaped Ad
GamersHappy: Superman tech demo dev gets game back after being stolen off steam https://twitter.com/tjatomica/status/1592268570855354368?s=46&t=o0FmgPwiyjfE0Y9M7j–MA
Bethesda responds to Mick Gordon https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1592971214817222656?s=20&t=Y1A-wR98vfJe-ZC78Pq4Ow
Microsoft offered Sony 10 years of access to COD for Activision deal https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-offered-playstation-a-10-year-deal-for-call-of-duty-sony-declined-to-comment
Yugi Naka arrested for insider trading
https://kotaku.com/yuji-naka-sonic-hedgehog-dragon-quest-arrested-crime-1849799553

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bethesda

#TheRoom #MovieReview #podcast

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What are we drinking
What are we playing
Patreon Questions
Mario movie trailer reaction https://youtu.be/nMPCXuvL8EM
Tara strong tweet https://twitter.com/tarastrong/status/1578208910988623872?s=46&t=yIs1AAFdqNvG2v_foTI1VA

GamersMad: Ellie actor encouraged to not play Last of Us for show https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/last-of-us-tv-shows-ellie-hasnt-played-the-game-was-encouraged-not-to/

Sony says they aren’t taking devs off market with purchases https://wccftech.com/playstation-studios-head-says-sony-isnt-taking-devs-off-market-with-acquisitions/
PlayatationStars breakdown of awful reward ratio https://www.tweaktown.com/news/88812/gamers-discover-best-way-to-earn-playstation-stars-points/index.html
Sony confirms it will still make PS4 games https://www.gamebyte.com/sony-confirms-it-will-still-be-developing-ps4-games-alongside-ps5/?fbclid=IwAR21pLCR6oprszEPoYAFdI8OgBTqW8zKY4aYgnaImlrOqfKdH9GgXQF0AXI
Would it make a good game: Neverending story

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stadia #fandom #overwatch2

intro – (shout out Monday night grift https://youtu.be/8oFaLhVsFo0 )
What are we drinking
Announce Contest in October (Show us Your Pumpkins)
What are we playing
Patreon Questions
YouTube comment of the week
New beer shortage due to volcano? https://www.axios.com/2022/09/19/beer-shortage-co2-supply-issues
Beer shortages due to CO2 and cans https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/09/24/beer-shortage-inflation-supply-chain-issues-brewers/10433769002/
Dispatch games in trouble https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/09/dispatch-games-posts-several-updates-around-its-company-status-and-products
Dispatch games responds https://twitter.com/dispatchgames/status/1568212170009108480?s=46&t=A9iekj1P0QYivUN7flOO1Q
Blizzard locks heroes behind Battlepass https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-overwatch-2-hero-battle-pass-interview/
https://twitter.com/YokaiRiderVT/status/1574845030019354624?s=20&t=FA0Xn7BgM7DRugoCmUte3Q
DevsMad: Dunkey’s BigMode company announcement https://youtu.be/PEt27Jgp8gs

dunkey #overwatch2 #blizzard

Background – From Neshaminy Creek themselves “It’s Creekfest time! This is our traditional German-style Festbier brewed once a year to celebrate the beginning of fall and all of the Oktoberfest merriment that the season brings. Best enjoyed while donning your favorite pair of lederhosen, Creekfestbier Lager is brewed with Pilsner and Munich malts for a medium body and toasty backbone. Herkules and Hallertauer hops balance the bready character with a touch of bitterness. The crisp, dry finish will leave you wanting another liter…or two. Prost!”

Appearance – The can design is everything I expect out of Neshaminy Creek. Alot of details and something funny, you have a coocoo clock with two Germans saying cheers with the nice blue and white checker design on the back of the can. Once poured it looks like most Marzens. A foamy head with a ton of lacing and that traditional burnt amber color.

Aroma – This aroma for this one is quite strong. You have big notes of caramel and with toasted grains and malts as the foundation. If you let this one warm a bit I can also notice some pretzel which is fitting for an Oktoberfest

Taste: The flavor is all about the caramel and malts with a slight toasted grain finish. There is a hint of spice but I can’t tell if its the hops or something else. Either way I really like what I am getting out of this one.

Drinkability – As one of the lowest ABVs for a Marzen (5.2%) this really helps in how easy it is to go through a few cans of these bad boys. You will notice a medium body with a hop and sweet finish. The surprise here is how it feels heavy for such a light brew.

Overall – I was amazed at how much I enjoyed this one. That’s not a knock on Neshaminy Creek because I enjoy all their beers, but for a non German brewer to make such a tasty Marzen I was impressed. This is a definite must try for you Oktoberfest beer enthusiasts.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Northgard. In a world of RTS’ that get overlooked this is one you should really try. It may be smaller in scale compared to other games but the various Viking Clans all offer something fun and unique. So grab a 6 pack and enjoy your time.

Background – From Tröegs themselves “Our take on this timeless German style starts with a traditional brewing technique called decoction, creating a bright, dry maltiness. A kettle addition of Hallertau Tradition hops adds subtle floral and herbal undercurrents to this toasty sweet Fest Lager. Eins, zwei, g’suffa!”

Appearance – The bottle design is everything you would want out of an Oktoberfest brew. With the dominant color of it being blue with nice touches of gold. The center piece of the bottle a nice stein of beer which is what this is about, the beer. I love the way Tröegs handles the information on the side as well with a nice little paragraph of information. Once poured you have that classic burnt amber color with alot of foamy head and a ton of lacing. Great looking brew here.

Aroma – This aroma at first reminds me of most Marzens. The malt, and toasted bread notes are heavy but I also notice a pretzel smell which is not normal for this style.

Taste: The flavor is heavy in toasted grains, almost like cereal, with a caramel finish. I also get something close to a dark brown bread, maybe with sweet butter. I like that that sweet and toasted notes are perfectly balanced.

Drinkability – The initial sip will be smooth with a little bit of a bite. This is a medium body brew with a crisp finish and a sweet sugar film left on the lips.

Overall – Tröegs has never disappointed me when it comes to their products and this is another great example. I love that this beer has all the standard notes you would expect from a Mazen, but I also find that there are some new flavors being presented. I would highly recommend this one.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader. This is a great Star Wars game in the catalog of other great Star Wars games and it is commonly over looked. If you wanna feel like you are in control of a legit X Wing in a really fun game then grab a 6 pack and enjoy yourself.

Background – From Spoetzl Brewery themselves “Just like the world’s largest beer festival, our little brewrey has Bavarian roots and a long tradition of honoring tradition. Which is why we made this märzen-style with German-grown Hallertau tradition. If that doesn’t make you polka dance for joy, we don’t know what will..”

Appearance – The bottle has a predominantly orange palate that really stands out. There are nice accents of blue and white but it would be easy to mistake this for a pumpkin beer from afar. Once poured you have the burnt amber color with a heavy foamy head and alot of lacing, very traditionally looking Marzen here.

Aroma – This beer holds up the standard expectation of a Marzen. You have heavy notes of malt and biscuits. Both cold and warm I could detect alot from Shiner.

Taste: Just like the aroma the taste here is all what you would expect. A healthy dose of malt with a slight caramel finish. As the beer warms you will get some toasted notes and a minimal amount of hops. I like what they are doing with this one, its a solid beer.

Drinkability – The initial sip will be smooth with minimal carbonation and you will notice the sweetness of the malts. But as it sits you will have a dry almost stale aftertaste which is the biggest negative I could detect from this one.

Overall – The Shiner Märzen-Style Oktoberfest may not deviate too much from a standard Marzen, which is fine with me. Its the finish of the beer that stops it from being better. I would recommend trying it, especially if this is an introduction to Marzens.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Power Move Wrestling. Listen I know there are plenty of better wrestling game’s out there but this is an interesting choice that doesn’t do much wrong, yet its not perfect either. These two deserve each other.

Background – From Hofbräu brewery themselves “The waitress is carrying ten liters and she still has a smile on her face. Celebrating, singing, swaying – Prost! The Hofbräu tent at the Oktoberfest is known for its lively atmosphere. Here is where the world comes to celebrate. Down Under in Lederhosen. Of course, the most popular folk festival in the world wouldn’t be complete without a very special beer: Hofbräu Oktoberfest beer is a full-bodied, bottom-fermented specialty beer. With its fine hoppy aroma, it’s perfect alongside a classic Oktoberfest roasted chicken. The Oktoberfest originated in 1810 in Munich, Germany, as a wedding celebration for the Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria. This product was created especially for this event and is brewed usually for the Oktoberfest, now the largest beer festival in the world. Hofbräu München (HB) is one of a selected group of breweries granted the privileges of supplying the Oktoberfest with their products. Using the highest quality ingredients, HB’s Oktoberfest Specialty has its own distinctive and unique taste.”

Appearance – The bottle has the traditional Hofbräu style with a slight variation on the color to celebrate Oktoberfest. It looks good but it doesn’t stand out much in the crowd. Once poured you get the crystal clear golden straw color that you expect from festbiers with a heavy foamy head that leaves alot of lacing.

Aroma – Unfortunately most festbiers share the similar trait of a lack of aroma. Once this bad boy warms you will notice some lemon and grass with a hint of biscuit. But even after 1-2 I can barley notice much from the bottle or the pour.

Taste: The flavors are similar to the aroma, not very strong but there are hints of the lemon and grass. The finish is the biscuit flavor but not a great one.

Drinkability – For 6.3% this is on the stronger side of Oktoberfest beers and yet it goes down super smooth. There is alot of carbonation with a dry and crisp finish.

Overall –  I this is a solid option for a warm night and if you are not a fan of the dark Marzens then this isn’t bad to try out.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Mario Party 8. This is the type of beer you should be drinking with a group and while Mario Party 8 may not be the best of the bunch it is still a fun time. So grab a 6 pack and boot up the old Wii.

Background – From Funk Brewing Company themselves “This traditional lager that is brewed all German malt and hops. A slight toasted hazelnut flavor with a touch of caramel sweetness and a dry biscuity finish. This is the lager of your dreams. Funktoberfest is a Octoberfest style beer with a twist. Octoberfest is a traditional lager that is brewed at the end of spring and stored the whole summer until that autumn where is brought out to be consumed along with a traditional celebration. Funktoberfest is slightly different as it is brewed as an ale with no lagering period, cause hell, everyday your alive and breathing should be a celebration and who wants to wait to drink an awesome beer anyways. It has a medium level of bitterness with a wonderful malt complexity and a slight toasty/nutty flavor with a touch of sweetness and a dry finish.”

Appearance: Sometimes the classics are a classic for a reason. These tall boy cans stand out with their bright blue and white traditional checker design. Interesting choice on the oversized mustache, admittedly that’s not something I see very often. Once poured you get a very murky burnt amber color with a small head and a decent amount of lacing.

Aroma: The aroma throws me because it comes off almost more floral and hoppy versus malty and sweet. The notes I do get are faint and nothing that will grab you.

Taste: The taste is interesting because there is alot of bite in each sip. There is a slight toastiness with faint hints of something nutty. The flavor profile may be too subtle for its own good and in general this one doesn’t feel like an Oktoberfest Marzen.

Drinkability: Mouthfeel is heavy carbonation but very light. The finish is crisp with a surprising amount of dryness that manages to still have a sugar film leave over. Its an odd sensation, not necessarily bad but it does not feel like a Marzen.

Overall: I respect that Funk Brewing was trying something new, but this is one I will likely pass over in the future. Still its worth a try if you are looking for a Marzen that doesn’t follow the mold.

Game Pairing: Since this is not a typical beer for the style I wanted to go with a non traditional game. WindJammers 2. It may not be deep in its gameplay but it is fun with a buddy. So grab a 4 pack and and a buddy and enjoy yourself.

Background – From The Ayinger brewery themselves “Beer in Bavaria has had an exceptionally high value since time immemorial. It is not just the proverbial “liquid bread” alone, but rather also the social “cement” of our culture, in which values such as conviviality, community, honesty, reliability and solidarity with the homeland play a major role. The deep roots in our region, continuously deepened over generations, form the nutrient base of the Ayinger Brewery. The quality of our beer, consistently awarded numerous prizes for its excellence, is consequently not just based on the select ingredients of our region and the capacities of our brewing art. Equally important is the spirit, the mindset, the very values with which we have performed our craft for over 130 years.”

Appearance – Now this is what an Oktoberfest beer bottle should look like. A great depiction of people drinking from the steins and celebrating. I always appreciate more effort going into these labels. Once poured I was shocked because you get a clear burnt golden color and not the amber that you would expect from a Marzen

Aroma – This is one of the most robust aromas I have experienced when drinking any Marzen. It is filled to the brim with malts and caramel with heavy notes of sugar bread. I love this aroma and it may be my favorite one so far.

Taste: The taste follows the aroma. You have huge malt and caramel notes with an overall sweetness. Not as balanced as other Marzens but I found that I enjoyed it, maybe I am getting tired of any bitterness.

Drinkability – This is a silky smooth brew with barley any bite. The beer itself is medium bodied and does not leave too much of a sugar laced film in your mouth. After one bottle it is surprising that it sits kind of heavy, but still its a hell of an experience.

Overall –  I really enjoyed this brew. The aroma and flavor are both excellent and this one goes down smooth as hell. It is a must try if you like Marzens.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Ogre Battle The March of the Black Queen on the SNES. This is an overlooked real time tactical role playing game. If you like this genre then grab a six back of beer and prepare for an epic quest.

Background – From The Devil’s Backbone brewing themselves “Inspired by modern German Oktoberfest bier, O’Fest will make you want to hoist a stein at your local bier hall and say “Prost!” We hear that means “cheers” in German. It’s medium-bodied, golden in color, and tastes smooth, malty & bready thanks to the contemporary blend of malts and hops. You’ll love it whether it’s October or Oktober”

Appearance – Now this is what an Oktoberfest beer bottle should look like. A great depiction of people drinking from the steins and celebrating. I always appreciate more effort going into these labels. Once poured I was shocked because you get a clear burnt golden color and not the amber that you would expect from a Marzen

Aroma – The aroma is bright and crisp, like a fresh wake up with notes of malt and apple. While it may not be heavy in the aroma the notes that you do get are all pleasant. 

Taste: The taste is crisp with notes of malts and bread but it is very light. It almost surprises me how much it doesnt feel like a marzen. This reminds me of the festbier style lager, but either way it tastes good.

Drinkability – The O’fest is an extremely easy beer to drink with a dry finish. It goes down smooth and at 5.9% it may be a bit too smooth. I love brews like this that are perfect for a warmer September day.

Overall –  I like what this beer is going for, even at 5.9% this feels lighter than most of the Oktoberfest beers I have tried so far. If it is available near you then I suggest grabbing a 6 pack. 

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Lego Jurassic World. Something about this beer made we want to go outside, and hell why not be outside with some dinosaurs. The lego games never disappoint and with this beer you will be able to enjoy yourself that much more.

Background – From Flying Fish themselves “We present this German style lager in celebration of the season. To be enjoyed with the fest fare and especially when paired with lederhosen. ”

Appearance – Standing out from most Oktoberfest beer this bottle sports predominantly red with the traditional blue and white checker style. Flying Fish even includes their fish logo with a nice little German style hat. Once poured you will notice a light brown amberish clear brew with little to no lacing and a tannish head.

Aroma – The aroma through me off at first because I had heavy notes of stale bread. As the beer warmed I noticed hints of caramel and toasted malts. It takes a minute to grow on you and once it does its quite nice.

Taste – The taste is just like the aroma where it starts one way and finishes in a different direction. The initial pop of sweetness takes you for a surprise but as the beer settles and warms you get that toast malt and bread flavor. There is also a noticeable amount of spice with this one so it doesn’t quite feel like a traditional Marzen.

Drinkability – The Oktoberfish has a medium to light body with a high amount of carbonation. The finish is mostly dry with hints of sweetness left on your lips.

Overall – The beer is nice because it maintains an overall subtle balance, however the spice makes it feel less like a Marzen than I am use to. It is still good and perfect for any fall day.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick bioshock Infinite. A solid game but similar to this beer it didn’t feel like a typical bioshock game. So pair these two outcasts and enjoy yourself.

Background – From Weihenstephaner themselves “Deep gold in color, this beer is luminous in the glass. From the very first sip, the full-bodied flavor is immediately perceptible – a balanced harmony of hop and malt aromas. The dense foam and the rich maltiness of this beer are especially impressive in a Maßkrug (liter mug).Festbier is delicious with simple dishes, roasted chicken and flavorful Alpine cheese.”

Appearance – I could only manage to find cans of this one. In an off tan can with the green it doesnt read as a festbier. I like all the gold accents and logos. The bold lettering that claims it is from the world’s oldest brewery is a nice touch as well. Once poured it is a clear golden color with a foamy head that leaves plenty of lacing.

Aroma – Very light in the aroma with notes of apple and lemon. The malts are there but are not overpowering.

Taste – The taste is very light. I notice a mild balance of malts, apples and then a hoppy and tart finish. The sweetness is evenly balanced with a tart finish, which I presume is from the hops.

Drinkability – This is even lighter than most Marzens. With a very light mouthfeel this beer finishes dry and with a bit of tartness. Its easy to drink but I don’t love the mouth feel. This could easily be a full day drinker.

Overall – Another good beer from the Germans. This is a beer that is lighter than a Marzen and a perfect bridge beer for light lager drinkers. I imagine the best place to have this is during a festival/party while chomping on pretzels. I would highly suggest it.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Rampage. This beer is meant to be consumed while with others and playing into the chaotic and over the top fun of Rampage you are sure to have a great time. You will easily go through many of these brews and quarters, but you will have a great time.

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Background – From Spaten themselves “Our Spaten Oktoberfest beer is brewed in spring for the world’s largest folk festival. Countless Oktoberfest visitors are enthusiastic about this beer every year. Because every sip with its unmistakably tasty taste is as special as the Wiesn itself.”

Appearance – The bottle design is simple with a nice color scheme, with blue and silver being the dominant tones. The green bottle does help it stand out and the font used looks great. When you pour this out you will get a very dark amber with a robust foamy head that leaves alot of lacing.

Aroma – Typical of most Marzens this boasts alot of toasted malts, with hints of caramel and some kind of hop that I can’t really define. It smells like tradition.

Taste – The taste is really well done. The malts are heavy upfront but not overpowering. Then you get the caramel sweetness with a touch of hops. I cannot recommend this enough, allow this one to warm up a bit while drinking. The notes really open up as it reaches room temperature.

Drinkability – This is beer drinks like you expect an Oktoberfest to drink. Smooth with a medium mouth feel, a slight hop and burn after the initial sip. Then you get a sugar film on your lips. Alot to enjoy with this one.

Overall – To the surprise of no one the Germans do Oktoberfest beers the best. This is subtle in all the right ways but delivers with the flavors you would want.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Gauntlet from the arcade. I wanted to go to a traditional game to match this legendary brew. While Gauntlet may not blow people away today it is undeniable that it is a solid experience that spawned an entire genre.

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Background – From New Trail Brewing themselves “Available exclusively in our Hoppy Variety 12pack, our Modern West Coast IPA brings all the hallmarks of West Coast clarity and drinkability, while adding Modern East Coast hop aroma and lowered bitterness.
No. 2 in the series is brewed with Talus and Citra hops for high stone fruit aroma, as well as Crystal and Chinook calling back to classic piney West Coast character.
This beer will constantly evolve as we experiment with the style. Check back in the Hoppy Variety Pack to journey along with us.”

Appearance – The can design is striking with the use of purple and hints of yellow/gold. Like most New Trail Brews the background has a more subtle approach. The can definitely stands out, although you can only get this one in a mixed variety pack. Once poured the beer fairly clear with a substantial amount of foamy head.

Aroma – The smell of pine is strong, with notes hops and a little bit of sweetness that I can’t quite put my finger on. In general it smells like most West Coast IPAs, which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it.

Taste – The flavor is primarily pine with some heavy resin as well. The backend of the flavor tastes of citrus, and a slight sugar apricot. The initial flavor may not knock you back but the beer grows on you as you continue to sip and allow it to warm up.

Drinkability – Personally West Coast IPAs are my least favorite and its due to the bitterness. The Modern West Coast Experimental IPA – No. 2 reminds me of most WC IPAs I have tried and after 1-2 I am done with it.

Overall – Overall there is alot to like here, but the ceiling is low on this style. It is one of the better West Coast IPAs so if you are still able to grab it I would suggest it.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Satisfactory available on Steam. This is a unique first person factory building game that allows you to explore with some limited combat. I love when publishers try something different, much like this beer so enjoy these two experiments together.

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Background – From Guinness themselves “The best selling premium Irish import lager in the world today. This rich, golden pilsner style lager, with a smooth, refreshing hoppy taste, is brewed the Irish way, using only the finest barley and pure spring water from the Cooley Mountains of Dundalk, Ireland.”

Appearance – The bottle design is simple with a nice color scheme, with blue and silver being the dominant tones. Looking at this bottle nothing sticks out that this is a an Irish lager and I wish that Guinness would have made more of an effort. The beer itself pours a golden clear with a typical white foamy head. Lacing

Aroma – Like most pale lagers the aroma is quite weak. The only thing I notice is a bit of the malt and some caramel, but I cannot stress how faint it is.

Taste – The taste is similar to the aroma, not a lot here. Harp is more flavorful than Budweiser or Miller as the malts are a bit more present and you can notice a touch of the sugars leaves a nice flavor.

Drinkability – This is an Irishman’s dream when it comes to drinkability. You can drink this beer fast and in great quantities. When you let it settle there is a clean dry mouthfeel with a bit of sugar left on your lips. Next time you are having a party you should try playing some beer pong with Harp.

Overall – While I feel that Harp is a better lager than most of the American macro lagers it still suffers from the same issues. There is not a ton of aroma or flavor but holy hell is it drinkable. I would recommend trying this next time you need a beer for a party.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to pick Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Xbox. This game may not compare to the original arcade game or Turtles in Time but it is a solid beat em up and is great for a quick pick up and play game. So grab a six pack (or a case) and kick some foot solider ass! Sláinte

Background – From Guinness themselves “In 300 years of triumph, adversity and above all, brewing, you learn a thing or two about ale. This, our original Red Ale, is a blend of mild hops, sweet malt and roasted barley. Like the castle at the heart of our Kilkenny home, it’s stood the test of time throughout Irish history, and earned its rightful place as Ireland’s most loved ale. Smithwick’s Red Ale is the ruby red session ale with a gentle hop bitterness, sweet malty notes and a refreshingly balanced taste.”

Appearance – The bottle design stands out with the distinct red label and the photo of the Castle from Kilkenny. This beer screams Ireland and still manages to keep it very simple. With a nice description on the label this is what a standard beer label should be. When you pour the beer into a glass you will notice a dark amber/ruby color that is clear but quite dark. The head produces a ton of lacing that sticks around the glass throughout the remainder of the drink.

Aroma – Unless you are an Irish Blood Hound you will not get much of a scent from this beer. What you will get tends to be strictly malts, I would love to be clever enough to keep describing this beer but to be honest there’s little here.

Taste – The flavor is a typical for Irish Red Ales, malt heavy that tends to be a bit bready and notes of the hops finish off your sips. It may not be the most flavorful beer but there is nothing I dislike while drinking.

Drinkability – The Smithwicks Red Ale goes down real easy but man does it have a bitter upfront bite to it. The mouthfeel is both dry and bitter but doesn’t last long. After 2-3 of these beers it may begin to wear on you but make no mistake this is a solid session beer that is great to drink throughout the day.

Overall – Overall this is one of Jim’s favorite beers but strictly for nostalgia. The Smithwicks red ale is one of the most well known Irish red ales and is typically consider the “other” Irish beer aside from the Guinness Stout. I would recommend trying it but do not expect to be blown away, this is a drinking mans beer.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Maximum Carnage on the Sega Genesis. I used to love this game as a kid, and like Jim’s nostalgia for this beer,  neither ages as good as we thought. Still the beer is solid and the game is fun, although hard as hell, so suit up as Spiderman and Venom grab a few of these Irish Red Ales and get fighting, Sláinte

Background – From Coors/George Killians themselves “The original George brewed the first batch of Enniscorthy Ruby Ale, the inspiration for George Killian’s Irish Red. He just wanted a better beer to share with his friends. He then founded Mill Park Brewery in Enniscorthy, Ireland, so he could share his ruby-colored ale with all of Ireland.

George Killian’s Irish Red is an authentic Irish lager based on an original family recipe that dates to 1864 in Enniscorthy, Ireland. Using only pure spring water and the finest caramel malts, roasted longer and slower, give the brew a rich red color and distinctive taste. The beer is well known for its rich amber color and thick, creamy head.”

Appearance – The bottle design definitely stands out with the blood red label and the horse head design. While it may be brewed by Coors today there is no doubt that this is a beer that represents an Irish recipe. The beer itself pours a clear amber brown with little head and almost no lacing, a very clean looking beer.

Aroma – Amber lagers, Amber ales they are similar in many ways, primarily in the fact that neither produces much of an aroma. The only thing you will notice are the bready malts, which get stronger as the beer warms.

Taste – The flavor is quite simple for this beer. Imagine a typical American lager but with a lot more malts and a little more of a bready flavor.

Drinkability – I love how easy this beer is to drink. There is almost no bitterness and a surprising creamy mouthfeel as you finish each sip. For such a low ABV beer it manages to sit quite heavy, so its not perfect.

Overall – Overall many people will hate on this beer because it is associated with Coors. The true origin of this beer may be from Ireland and the original family may still be involved but that doesn’t matter to beer snobs. The George Killian Irish Red is a great option if you are looking for a solid amber lager.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Resistance for the PS3. Commonly overlooked because it had some steep competition between Call of Duty and Halo, however this is a fun game. Game snobs may look down on this one, much like beer snobs looking down on Killian’s Irish Red. So pair these two underrated gems and enjoy yourself, Sláinte

Background – From Guinness themselves “Irish tradition meets American spirit in Guinness Blonde American lager. Complex and flavorful. Light, floral and alive with citrus. This beer is perfectly balanced with a lingering malt and biscuit finish. It’s the coming together of vibrant flavors, of character drawn from both sides of the pond. And it’s come a long way to get here. Ireland and America go way back. Ours are histories that have crossed paths countless times. Our cultures may be totally different but we’ve still got a lot in common. One thing we can definitely agree upon is what makes a good beer. Whether it’s stout or lager, we demand the same things: quality, distinctiveness, character.

The first fusion beer in the Guinness Discovery Series, Guinness Blonde combines the best European brewing techniques – as well as our famous strain of Guinness yeast – with the finest American hops and malts. A collaboration between the Guinness brewers in Dublin and their counterparts at the legendary Latrobe Brewery in Pennsylvania, the result is an American pale lager akin to that of the 1930s: a crisp, light beer that’s big on flavor.”

Appearance – I really enjoy to style of the bottle as well as the design on the label. Using the traditional Guinness Toucan with some beautiful gold accents this bottle is an eye catcher. The beer pours a clear golden color with minimal white head and virtually no lacing which leaves you with a clean glass.

Aroma – The aroma is surprisingly strong for an American Pale Lager. With the bready malts being the strongest scents I also noticed a bit of banana.

Taste – Similar to the aroma there is a decent amount of flavor. Once again I primarily notice the malts and get an aftertaste of banana. Somewhere in between I notice a bit of the hops.

Drinkability – This is an odd beer to drink because you get the clean smooth drinking of a pale lager and yet you walk away with a dry mouthfeel and a bit of bitterness. Somehow when I first take a sip it seems to be a creamy sensation and will lay quire heavy for a 5% beer. Similar to most Guinness beers this is an overall easy beer to drink.

Overall – Overall I enjoy this beer. The Guinness Blonde manages to create a better American Pale Lager than most American breweries. With the bready malts and a touch of banana there is a lot to like about this Irish/American fusion.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Rage a unique game that is quite underrated. Its like Doom in the world of Mad Max so it manages to combine the best from both racing and FPS’s. Similar to the Guinness Blonde these two together yield a complex product that is very enjoyable. So grab a couple bottles and get playing, Sláinte

Background – From Guinness themselves “A direct descendant of our archival recipes, Guinness Extra Stout is based on a beer first brewed in 1821, when Arthur Guinness II set down precise instructions for brewing his Superior Porter. This beer has since become the precursor to every Guinness innovation you’ve ever enjoyed. Brewed at our St. James’s Gate brewery in Dublin, Guinness Extra Stout is crafted from finest quality malt, hops and Irish barley. Sharp and crisp to the taste, it’s an entirely different experience from the smooth, creamy Guinness Draught and punchier Foreign Extra Stout, but the trademark Guinness flavors preside. We’ve come a long way since this beer was first dreamt up in the 1800s, but we’ve stuck to our values. We’re blessed with over 250 years of brewing experience, and, as Guinness moves forward, history accompanies us in the bottle still enjoyed by people all over the world.”

Appearance – Starting with the bottle I have to say I love the overall look, simple and retro looking the dark brown bottle mixed with the tan label is a classic. With the iconic Guinness harp it helps make the label stand out. Once poured you will see the distinctive black body with a tan head that produces a ton of lacing.

Aroma – The aroma is similar to the Draught Stout being fairly strong with roasted malts, coffee and a general smokiness. You can detect a faint hint of fruits by the end of the glass.

Taste – The flavor is evenly balanced between the roasted flavor and the malts. You will notice a decent amount of chocolate and coffee and as the beer warms you notice a small hint of dark fruits.

Drinkability – Compared to the draught the extra stout is much more bitter. It is still quite smooth overall but just has a dryer finish with less of a creamy mouthfeel.

Overall – Overall, this is quite different from the draught, but it is still damn good. If you have only had the draught in the past I would recommend giving the Extra stout a try. The additional alcohol and sharp bite adds a new dimension to the Irish Dry Stout, without sacrificing the flavors.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Bioshock. Something makes me feel that this would have been a popular beer in Rapture. An excellent game that manages to be both an inventive FPS with plenty of horror elements. Mix these two and keep an eye out for Big Daddy, Sláinte

Moving on with the Pumpkin Beer reviews I am trying out the Devil’s Backbone München on Pumpkin Lager. It tends to be less common to find pumpkin lagers versus ales, so I am always exited to try one when I see it out in the wild. You can see more on their website here. So lets see if this one is worth all the hype.

“It’s no secret we’ve always been inspired by the classic brews that originated in München (aka that’s Munich for our stateside friends.) The proof is in that sixer of Vienna Lager that’s probably in your fridge right now.  Well we’re bringing that traditional lager into the 21st century and customizing it for all those folks who have been impatiently waiting for fall.  No need to choose if you’ll celebrate Oktoberfest or pumpkin spice this year – grab a München on Pumpkin and enjoy the best of both worlds! “

Appearance: The label threw me off at first because of the flag background, which made me think of a Marzen style beer. But once I looked closer I liked what I saw. A tattooed brewer laying back in some pumpkins enjoying a brew. I also am a sucker for a label that has a custom cut.

Aroma: The aroma is much lighter than most ales. I notice a tasted bread with a slight hint of cinnamon which gets stronger as the beer warms.

Taste: The flavor is similar but lighter and semi crisp. There are hints of cinammon and a little bit of pumpkin but its very subtle.

Experience: By far this is one of the easiest drinking pumpkin beers I have had. The mouthfeel is light with a dry finish. Almost no sweetness lingers. This would be a perfect session beer that isn’t a light lager.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Monster Party for the NES. This is a fun twist on horror with all the typical elements of a difficult 8 bit platformer. There are a ton of monsters and more specifically bosses to deal with so you are going to need a beer that doesnt sit too heavy. Grab a 6 pack, sit back and enjoy.

Next on the pumpkin beer train review is the Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale. Now let me start by saying this is the first beer from Whole Hog I have tried, we don’t get a lot of their catalog out here. Looking at their site it seems this particular Pumpkin Ale is a multi time award winner. You can see more on their website here. So lets see if this one is worth all the hype.

“Of all the gold medal-winning pumpkin ales, one factor sets Whole Hog apart: spice. Pumpkin pie spices, natural cinnamon, nutmeg, and real pumpkin are perfectly balanced in this sweet, fully enveloping Pumpkin Ale. “

Appearance: This is a simple label with the orange and white tones that you would expect from a pumpkin beer. Bordered by a real photo of pumpkins, filtered out to blend with the bottle give this a nice touch of realism. However I should say that this bottle does not stand out on the shelf. Once poured you get a cloudy and dark amber beer with very little lacing or head. You may even see a little bit of sediment on the bottom.

Aroma: The first thing that sticks out for this beer is the cinnamon and spice. I noticed almost no sweetness or vanilla in this aroma.

Taste: The flavor is both familiar and new at the same time. I have had many pumpkin beers, but this one really did nail the spice ratio. The cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin flavor all play off of each other and it finishes with a subtle sweetness. Nothing seems artificial in this one and that makes a huge difference.

Experience: The first sip starts as almost creamy with a sweet lacing that lasts in the mouth. As you continue to drink you notice that the beer lacks a full body and is semi light. This is surprising to me as the flavor is so robust. Still with the way this beer feels I could see myself going through many bottles in one sitting.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Resident Evil 7. This game seems simple on the surface, you are being chased around a house by a deranged family. But soon you will discover how deep the game is and the true genius behind its design. Similar to this beer, RE7 manages to bring gamers something new and familiar at the same time. So grab a six pack, turn off the lights and enjoy these two together.

Lets start these pumpkin beer reviews off with an interesting one. The Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin is not your regular pumpkin spice filled beer. Brewed by the New Belgium Brewing Company here are some notes from the brewers themselves. You can see more on their website here.

“Enough with the run-of-the-mill pumpkin beers. I’m not interested in an ale that takes cues from a frozen coffee drink, and neither are you. That’s why I made Atomic Pumpkin. Does it really feature habanero peppers? Yep! What about Saigon cinnamon? Ding! Aji and del arbol peppers? Winner. I round it all out with a hearty malt bill that makes for a spicy brew that puts the “Fun” back in pumpkin. (Spelling was never my strength). “

Appearance: I have always been a fan of the voodoo ranger line from New Belgium. Its a fun character line that makes these cans/bottles stand out. The atomic pumpkin has a nice bright orange color with the voodoo ranger all dressed up for the occasional.

Aroma: There is a ton of cinnamon that really punches you in the face. Given the fact that they are using saigon cinnamon that makes sense why it seems a bit more spicy as well. There isn’t much else in terms of what you are going to smell, but what is here is really strong.

Taste: The flavor kicks in as soon as it hits your lips. A powerful amount of cinnamon starts the flavor and stays with you throughout. The flavor of the various peppers are detectable but not overpowering. I don’t notice anything in terms of the typical pumpkin beer flavors such as nutmeg/vanilla/pumpkin.

Experience: The spice is noticeable but not too strong, it can wear out its welcome by the end of the can as a subtle heat will last on your lips/tongue. What got to me is how it feels in your stomach. It does not sit well so this is a one and done style brew.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I will go with Fallout Tactics. A departure from the RPG nature of the Fallout series this is a game that tried something new, and while it was fun it didn’t quite hit the mark. Similar to this beer, which tries to tap into a niche market, its not bad but these two deserve each other.

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The final Oktoberfest review for this year is the Firestone Oaktoberfest. Lets see where this California brewer comes in on the competition. Coming directly from their site.

“Oaktoberfest is our oak-inspired homage to the great German tradition of Oktoberfest. We go the extra mile of maturing this beer in French oak barrels to create an amazingly smooth mouthfeel. The result is a classic German Fest Bier with a hint of West Coast hoppiness. Grab your stein, don your lederhosen and enjoy!.”

Appearance: I really like the dark blue label and the small shield with alot of detail. It looks intimidating and the Oaktoberfest really stands out.

Aroma: The aroma is very light, with notes of bread and slight malt character.

Taste: The taste is very light a clean. For a beer that claims to be aged in oak I get none of the characteristics. The malt is very subtle as well, I wish there was more here.

Experience: Very thin with a small amount of dry mouth after each sip. There is a slight spiciness but nothing too overpowering.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Firestone. This is a steam RPG, and obviously I went with the low hanging fruit of the name. But its a solid game that will go well with this perfect session Oktoberfest.

The Hacker Pschorr is the other grandfather to the Marzen style, coming from Germany. This beer adheres to the German purity laws and has a long and storied history. Coming directly from their site.

“Forbidden as it was to brew in summer, a stronger beer – the Märzen – was brewed earlier in March. It would finally be served at the Oktoberfest, under the “Heaven of Bavaria”. We have returned once again to the age-old recipe and recreated that gloriously smooth, honey-coloured piece of history from times gone by. And all is brewed with due reverence to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516..”

Appearance: Classic with the blue and white checkers and the German woman holding up a stein while riding a horse. Even the way the bottle is shaped makes you think this is going to be good.

Aroma: The aroma is heavy bready with touches of malts. Not too heavy but there is something here .

Taste: The taste is actually very clean with a little bit of caramel and some toasted malts. The taste won’t knock your lederhosen off but it will keep you coming back for more.

Experience: This is another prime example of a beer hall classic. Goes down smooth, not too heavy. I love it.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Pitfall. The classic platformer deserves a beer with a ton of history that will be easy to drink. Grab a six pack and avoid those pits!

The Warsteiner Oktoberfest is debatably the golden standard in the Oktoberfest style. Coming from Germany lets see how this one stacks up to the competition. Coming directly from their site.

“Celebrate German heritage with this authentic, German Specialty Beer. A truly German import brewed according to the German Purity Law, as are all Warsteiner beers, in limited quantities especially for Oktoberfest celebrations. This special edition has a well-balanced, mild and smooth taste with a uniquely soft, hoppy aftertaste and 5.9% alcohol. So bring a bit of Germany with you to your next Oktoberfest celebration and bring a Warsteiner Oktoberfest Special Edition..”

Appearance: Simple and classic like most of the label coming out of the Warsteiner brewery. I like how it looks like a German beer just from the label, it holds alot of history.

Aroma: The aroma is not that strong but what I got was malt, bready and a hint of caramel .

Taste: The taste is classic Marzen but its quite understated, caramel, malts, biscuits and a slight pepper finish.

Experience: This is what a Marzen is all about, easy to drink with a good mouthfeel. I can imagine myself in Germany now with some pretzels drinking boot after boot of these bad boys.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Galaga. Similar to this beer, Galaga helped spawn an entire genre and its a classic, it may be simple but damn is it fun. Grab a six pack and enjoy yourself.

The second entry this month from Sam Adams, we have their classic Octoberfest. Interesting that this is one of the few beers to spell Oktoberfest with a C. But I digress, this is the staple for fall beers from Sam Adams, so lets see how it stacks up. I have only had a few beers from this brewery so I am excited to see how this one turns out. Coming directly from their site.

“In 1810, the Oktoberfest tradition was born when Munich celebrated the Crown Prince’s wedding with a special beer and 16-day party. Our version of this classic style blends hearty malts for a deep, smooth flavor of caramel, creating a brew that’s perfect for the season, or whatever you’re celebrating. Smooth with a roasty sweetness, and light hop character..”

Appearance: Just like the FestBier from Sam Adams this can is very dominant in one color and that is orange. With there pumpkin beer following its a bit on the lazy side. Still, the can stands out, even if it is a bit simple.

Aroma: The aroma faint but what I do detect is burnt toast, caramel and malts.

Taste: The taste is spicy and sweet. Mostly malts and biscuit with the hop finish balancing it out nicely.

Experience: This is a very light Marzen with a dry and bitter finish. It is easy to drink and does not sit heavy at all, so you can go through 3-4 with no problem.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Streets of Rage of 3. This is the black sheep of the franchise so it needs a good beer to pair with its difficulty. Just don’t drink too many as you will need all of your whits to try and survive.

As a surprise entry in this months reviews I recently picked up the Two Roads Brewing Company’s fall mix pack. Todays review is their Ok2berfest, a cute spin on Oktoberfest. I have only had a few beers from this brewery so I am excited to see how this one turns out. Coming directly from their site.

“Modeled after the classic “Marzenbier,” Oktoberfest style that was traditionally the beer served at the Munich Oktoberfest. It possesses a smooth, toasty malt profile with a crisp character of traditional German hops.”

Appearance: Damn, Two Roads went all out with this can design. You have the blue checkered flag, a German man blowing into an alphorn and plenty of orange accents. If this doesn’t scream Oktoberfest then I’m not sure what does.

Aroma: The aroma is strong with biscuits and hops taking center stage. Once it warms I get notes of banana and clove which is a nice change of pace.

Taste: The taste is reminds me of a spicy apple juice. There is the typical malt and biscuit flavor, but I am sure that I taste apple juice with a spicy hop finish. Its an odd combo but I like it.

Experience: This is a very light Marzen with a dry and spicy finish. It seems that from the Marzens I have tried there is a split between dry or sweet finishes. I prefer sweet but this is fine.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2. This is an extremely expensive game, so I would suggest emulation. But it is a fun game that doesn’t get a ton of attention, probably due to its rarity and price. Grab a six pack sit down and enjoy yourself.

Now we are moving on to the critically acclaimed Great Lakes Oktoberfest. If I am being honest I have always enjoyed every beer I have tried from Great Lakes. However, I tend to find their reviews a little too high and a bit overrated, so lets see if their Oktoberfest is any different. Coming directly from their site.

“Prost! Our take on this classic German style is a real malt party, packed with toasty autumnal flavors perfect for hearty hoisting.

 FLAVORÜber smooth with vibrant malt flavors and a festive flourish of noble hops (lederhosen not included).”

Appearance: I am happy that Great Lakes has changed their label. The original was boring and this one is colorful with a scenic view in the background. Huge improvement and I love to see changes for the better.

Aroma: The aroma is light but what I am able to detect is stale sweet bread with a malt finish . The aroma begins to pick up as it warms, but its never heavy.

Taste: The taste is mostly malts with hints of toasted bread. After the beer warms I got a little bit of clove, which is interesting for this style. Its not bad, but doesn’t feel like a Marzen.

Experience: This is one of the strongest Marzens I have tried (at 6.5%) and its surprisingly smooth. There is a bit of a bite and some dryness after the fact, but it drinks more like a 5.5% brew.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Halo 3: ODST. This game is loved but it has plenty of faults, especially how short it is. I think a strong beer with this game will enhance anyone’s experience.

The next beer we are looking at is from a Philly local brewery, the Unter Dog from Yards. Yards has always brewed quality beers and I have yet to be disappointed by anything in their collection, so lets see if the Unter Dog is just as good. Coming directly from their site.

“This Oktoberfest, we’re celebrating the city that never gives up with our new Märzen-style beer. Fetch a 6-pack today, sit back, and roll over with joy. Good boy!”

Appearance: The love this can, the German Shepard, the orange and tan, this is a great play on words too.

Aroma: The aroma is very strong with a ton of sweet malts and some notes of brown sugar sweet bread. I really love this one already.

Taste: The taste is a copy of the aroma, but it is very subtle. I wish the flavor profile was a bit stronger but what you get is still good.

Experience: The mouthfeel of the Unter Dog is interesting, it’s both flat and very creamy. Almost no bitterness or dry mouth after the can. I really like this style from Yards.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Call of Duty Ghosts. As soon as I looked at this can I thought of Riley and it was a no brainer. Ghosts is easily one of the most hated in the COD franchise and its a shame because there are alot of great aspects to this game.

The next beer we are looking at isn’t technically a Marzen. We are checking out the Sam Adams FestBier. This is a Festbier / Wiesnbier. Sam Adams does have an Oktoberfest beer, which we will get to later. So let’s see if what the FestBier is all about. Coming directly from their site.

“Malty w/soft sweetness, like a biscuit spread with honey.
A lighter lager with a higher ABV for bigger celebrations”.

Appearance: The baby blue is an interesting choice as it stands out for a beer can. However, this only comes in a variety pack, at least to my knowledge.

Aroma: The aroma is odd because it almost smells like stale bread and that’s when you get an aroma because it is super light.

Taste: The taste is very light with a slight sweetness almost like corn. There are some malt notes but I get no hop flavors at all.

Experience: Since this is only 5.1% I knew this would be a light beer, but the mouthfeel is incredibly thin. So you will be able to get through 4-5 of these bad boys, but only having one bottle is a bit of a disappointment.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Abzu. This is a chill under water game that lets you explore while trying to avoid sharks and other enemies. The FestBier can be easily drank for a few hours while you swim around and discover new areas.

The next brew we are going to look at is the Leinenkugels Oktoberfest. Jim and I have discussed Leinenkugel on this site before and even though many people talk down to this brand, we love it. So let’s see if they have what it takes to make a tasty Oktoberfest. Coming directly from their site.

“Our proud German heritage shines through in our homage to arguably the world’s greatest festival. A traditional Märzen-style beer, our Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest has a toasted malt flavor and subtle, spicy hop notes that make it perfect for celebrating fall in true German fashion. So let your steins runneth over.”.

Appearance: The classic Leinenkugel symbol over top a scenic German lake is a nice looking bottle. The colors are nice nd it is exactly what you would expect. The beer is surprisingly dark for a Mazen and the head is a thick tan with a decent amount of lacing.

Aroma: The aroma is thick and heavy with caramel and malts. As the beer warms up I get notes like candied apple’s. I really like what this beer is bringing to your nose.

Taste: The taste is just like a caramel apples but it is surprisingly thin with a toasted malt finish. The caramel apple flavor throws me off because it feels fake, but it does taste good.

Experience: Since this is only 5.1% I knew this would be a light beer, but the mouthfeel is incredibly thin. So you will be able to get through 4-5 of these bad boys, but only having one bottle is a bit of a disappointment.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Lakeview Cabin. This is an over the top violent and goofy 2D survival horror game available on Steam. This beer pairs very well because you have an interesting flavor mixing with a super light mouthfeel. Grab a six pack, rip off those pants and enjoy yourself.

The next brew we are going to look at is the Goose Island Oktoberfest. Goose Island has quickly become infamous with their barrel house collection beers, both with consumers loving and hating them. So let’s see how they do with a non-barrel aged brew. Coming directly from their site,

“Goose Oktoberfest is brimming with notes of toasted malt and freshly baked rye bread. This light-bodied German lager is clean and crisp with a fine noble hop character and mild earthy bitterness that is the hallmark of Hallertau hops. Raise a few steins of Goose Oktoberfest this fall and celebrate this time-honored tradition. Prost!”.

Appearance: While I am a big fan of the blue used for the can, this is a boring label. It suffers from the minimalist style that alot of breweries are going for. Once poured you get a huge khaki colored head with a decent amount of lacing.

Aroma: The aroma is primarily the caramel that you would expect from this style. Although I did notice some brown sugar once it warmed up. Nice aromatics from this one.

Taste: The taste is like a brown sugar apple, almost candied. Its interesting and surprising but the hop spiciness really comes through on this one. The flavor is all over the place, its not bad but it doesn’t feel like a Marzen.

Experience: This is a surprising Marzen, since there is alot of bitterness. Usually I expect a little bit of bitter, but man this one punches you in the face.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Anno 2205. This is a futuristic sim city clone that allows you to manage cities on Earth and the Moon. Grab a few cans and build away.

The next Oktoberfest brew we are going to look at is the Flying Dog Dogtoberfest. I have a hit or miss history with this brewery as they have made some really good beers and others I cannot stand. Let’s see how their take on the Märzen holds up. Coming directly from their site,

“Brewed with 100% imported German ingredients, this quintessential Marzen offers malty flavors of caramel and graham cracker sweetness with a finish more crisp and clean than you will be after a few days at d’Wiesn”.

Appearance: One thing you cannot say about any Flying Dog beer is that the label isn’t eye catching. The Dogtoberfest is no different, with two burly drunk men and an odd looking pooch this is another festive beer. Surprising that they chose yellow instead of orange, but still it looks great.

Aroma: The aroma smells like most Marzen style beers with malt in the front but this one has a little bit of a toffee in there too. Not too powerful but you do get some good notes in there.

Taste: The taste is interesting because all the typical caramel and malts are there but there is a subtle spiciness almost like a cinnamon graham cracker. Similar to the aroma its not too powerful but it is complex with the spicy and sweet balance.

Experience: This is a fuller bodied Oktoberfest with a bigger mouth feel. The finish is surprisingly dry which is not my favorite, but still I like the way this beer starts. After one bottle is doesn’t sit too heavy, which is always a good thing.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose All Walls Must Fall. This is a tech-noir tactical game set in a futuristic Berlin, where the Cold War never ended. There are a lot of tense moments in this game and you need a beer with plenty of complex flavor to complement what is happening on-screen. Grab a six pack and enjoy.

The PA Brewery that we talk about all the time, Yuengling. As the oldest brewery in the US Yuengling is synonymous with lager in the NE. Directly from their site,

“Yuengling is proud to offer our Oktoberfest as an homage to our German Heritage. Copper in color, this medium bodied beer is the perfect blend of roasted malts with just the right amount of hops to capture a true representation of the style.”.

Appearance: I am a sucker for the Yuengling logo, and this slight twist with the orange and brown looks great. Simple and classic looking, you can’t go wrong.

Aroma: The aroma threw me off. I detected stale bread, maybe it was an old beer, and some slight malts. But it was not very strong as the aroma only lasted for a small amount of time.

Taste: The taste leans much more towards sweet as it seems there is a bit more of malts in this beer. I like how much flavor is here, but it doesn’t feel like a Märzen.

Experience: This Oktoberfest sits a little too heavy for its own good and is surprisingly bitter, even though the taste doesn’t reflect the complexity.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Elevator Action for the NES. The cover reminds me of fall and that fact that its not a perfect game, but a unique arcade like experience lends itself to a beer you can sip for a while. Grab a six pack and avoid those agents.

“Friendship and camaraderie: the two keys to any festive event. And then there’s the beer. It should be full-bodied, yet infinitely smooth. Seductively malty, with a kiss of the hops for balance. This is our Festbier. Painstakingly crafted from German malts, decoction brewed for full flavor and carefully aged for depth of character. Subtly sweet with a delicate malt nose, our Festbier gains its impressive body from our use of all imported German malts and decoction brewing process. Gather with your friends for a festive moment of Victory!”.

Appearance: I love the addition of the boot, a staple in German beer drinking. Typical color scheme of blue and orange, but there is alot going on. This label makes me want to cheers in a beer hall with a huge pretzel in my hand.

Aroma: Strong aroma here with plenty of bready notes and thick malts. I love how heavy the aroma comes on, from both the pour and the bottle.

Taste: The taste is interesting because I get the caramel/malts but I also detect corn. Its tough to describe but its like a buttered roasted corn flavor backed by the breadiness you would expect. Very unquie, but not overpowering.

Experience: This Märzen has a little bit of a bite. While the initial mouthfeel is creamy and smooth there is a bit of a biting dryness when it is finished.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Final Fight 3 for the SNES. This is my favorite Final Fight game and it is underrated. Fun, not super long and alot of replayability with some buddies. So grab a case and make a night of it.

“Grab a pack and let your fest commence! This rich Märzen lager features German malts for inviting aromas of honey and biscuity bread, flavors of caramel and graham cracker, and visions of sprawling beer tents. Smooth and balanced, Oktoberfest is here to celebrate.2021 Fall Seasonal”.

Appearance: The two colors you will see the most when looking for an Oktoberfest brew is blue and orange. Sierra Nevada went with the blue theme and I am not mad about it. With gold accents and the checkers style the can stands out. The beer pours a bit darker than typical Oktoberfest beers and retains a small tan head.

Aroma: The aroma blows my mind because I couldn’t smell anything. Usually I can pick up something, malts/breads/caramel/etc, especially from this style. I am not sure if I had a defective can but there wasn’t much here.

Taste: The taste mimics the aroma because it is incredibly light. The small amount of flavor I tasted was the malts, typical of the style.

Experience: Easily one of the smoothest Märzens that drinks more like a light lager. I could easily drink 3-4 of these bad boys and not miss a beat…until I have to pee.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I would suggest Revolution X for the SNES. This was an odd one off Aerosmith rail shooter that isn’t great. Similar to this beer it is easy to play, so grab a 6 pack and chug away as you listen to a great soundtrack.

Appearance: The label looks great on this one. With the orange, yellow and black that is traditional for fall colors and the German styles skyline shown on the can this beer screams Oktoberfest. The overall bright orange can definitely stands out on the shelf, and the nice classic ribbon label is a nice touch too.

Aroma: You will notice a semi-strong malt heavy aroma with this one. It can be a bit deceiving as you may suspect the beer is going to be super sweet, but its not.

Taste: Typical of the Märzen style you will immediately notice the caramel and malts with a slight biscuit finish. While the flavors are all noticeable they are also subtle.

Experience: This is a very, very smooth beer and considering it is 6% that is impressive. While there is no discernable bitterness in this one, there is a bit of dryness after you sip for a while.

Game Pairing: When is comes to beer pairing I would suggest Tekken 4. As a follow up to one of the best fighting games this beer will sip very well between matches and won’t leave you too tipsy to pull off some great combos.

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Background: From Guinness themselves “Developed in 1959, this beer was our brewers’ celebration of Arthur Guinness signing his 9,000-year lease – a fitting way to mark 200 years of groundbreaking brewing. With a skillful pairing of nitrogen gas and carbon dioxide, the smooth, velvety texture was born. Distinguished by its legendary stormy surge upon pouring, Guinness Draught brewed up a storm all of its own. It established itself as the top-selling Guinness beer with lightning speed. Drinkers were instantly drawn to its complexity; its bold combination of flavors made a lasting impression. Guinness Draught was an unparalleled success.

Rich and creamy. Distinctively black. Velvety in its finish. This iconic beer is defined by harmony. Sip after sip, sweet counters bitter as the malt arrives on cue to compliment a base of roasted barley. Just as the unmistakable white head sits flush atop the dark beer, so do the flavors counter and combine perfectly. This is our greatest innovation. Truly unique. Perfectly balanced.”

Appearance: The bottle used in this review is a special commemorative design with a white dominant color scheme and the classic image of the Guinness Tucan taking center stage. I personally prefer the usual black can/bottle with the golden harp. For the purposes of this review I am using the classic can as my basis. The beer pours a dark black with a tan head that leaves the traditional lacing that anyone who has sipped this Irish classic knows well.

Aroma: The aroma is fairly strong with roasted malts and coffee being the strongest. It is an inviting smell that will always remind me of my time in Ireland.

Taste: The flavor is everything that you would expect from a Stout. Coffee, smokiness, chocolate, and roasted malts all blended in a very pleasing way.

Experience: It may be my personal bias but I find the Draught Stout to be one of the most drinkable stouts I have ever had. Of course if you have too many it will begin to sit heavy so you will be limited. During the time when you are enjoying this iconic brew you will notice a creamy mouthfeel with a dry finish that leaves you craving more.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Left 4 Dead 2. This is my favorite multiplayer game as well as one of my favorite games of all time. Naturally I had to chose one of my games to go with one of my favorite beers. Grab a few cans and some buddies and mow down some zombies, but avoid the witch, Sláinte

• Intro (plug new Patreon vlogs)
• What are we drinking
• What are we playing
• Patreon Questions
• Polymega responds to newest delays https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/polymega_release_still_on_track_despite_production_problems –
• GamersMad: smash fans can’t take jokes https://twitter.com/foshizzanator/status/1369437062135484421?s=21
• Rumor: Microsoft to buy Sega and Konami https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-eyeing-up-Konami-and-Sega-acquisitions-to-possibly-invigorate-waning-Xbox-console-sales-in-Japan.527726.0.html
• Irish Video Game Characters:
• Gaming Music: Duran Duran Planet Earth – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLdPDCVT4EM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3zoTqo0AXI
• Which is Better? Smash Bros or Street Fighter
• Overrated/Underrated: Hatred for “Cheap” Game Characters. Oddjob, Eddie Gordo, Mike Tyson…etc

• What we are drinking
• Intro – Background on how Hannah got into brewing
• Generally talking about brewing during Covid.
• The connection of brewing and can art and the input the head brewer has
• The legal side of brewing, we have noticed a lot of issues with beer names throughout the craft beer scene
• The Stone brewing situation, your thoughts
• Any specific breweries you are looking to collaborate with
• The rise of Hazy IPAs and what the next big beer type may be? Also milkshake IPA
• Your guilty pleasure beers, ones that may get you in trouble for admitting you like
• Your first time trying a craft beer and first drunk experience
• Biggest struggles in trying to create a new beer
• What does the future of brewing look like to you

Be sure to follow Naked Brewing and Hannah in the links below.

• Website: https://nakedbrewingcompany.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nakedbrewbristol
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedbrewing/

• Content and Star Wars discussion
• What we are playing
• What we are drinking
• Patreon Questions
• GamersMad: Cottonelle Animal Crossing promotion and the reaction. https://twitter.com/cottonelle/status/1286746939413987329?s=21
• Which is better? 2D or 3D RPG’s
• Enemy Weapon discussion

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• https://twitter.com/vitogesualdi
• https://www.patreon.com/m/TheVitoShow

Welcome everyone to the Power Hour – Episode 64. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following.

– What we are drinking

– What we playing

– Jim turning into a Karen

– Patreon Questions

– Game prices getting out of control

– Arizona distributor dumps 20000 kegs https://www.foxla.com/news/arizona-be…

– Billy Mitchell taking twin galaxies to court https://www.engadget.com/billy-mitche…

-Naughty Dog/ last of us 2 situation – Story spoiler: https://twitter.com/Stowejoseph13/sta…

– Crunch time / angry workers who leaked: FAKE https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLastOfUs2…

– Sony says they know who did it, not affiliated with Sony or naughty dog https://www.gamesindustry.biz/article…

– Which is better? Max Thunder vs Mike Haggar

– Overrated/Underrated: Street Fighter EX (series)

– Tier List Maker – Streets of Rage Characters https://tiermaker.com/create/the-ulti…

Welcome to Beer Battle #5, this time it’s going down between two of Spoetzl Brewing Company’s Shiners winter brews.
– Shiner Frost, 5% – Click here for our review.
– Shiner Morello Dark Cherry, 7% – Click here for our review.

First up is the Morello Dark Cherry coming in at 7% this is a European Strong Lager. The label is sexy, I know that’s a weird word but the style of red and black combined with the stylish font looks quite nice. The aroma is heavy with cherry and has notes of milk chocolate.

The flavor is very interesting because it tastes like the filling of cordials, chocolate covered cherries, which is both odd and pleasant. The beer is surprisingly light considering it’s creamy mouthfeel. The finish is semi tart, probably thanks to the cherries.

Overall i wasn’t a huge fan of this beer while it was cold but as it has warmed up it has grown on me. I’m giving it a 3.5/5. I am gonna pair this unique brew with Infamous 2 Festival of Blood. The red and black made me think vampire and this standalone DLC is a lot of fun.

Next up is frost a winter Dortmunder coming in at 5%. This beer has a very wintery label with a nice blue/white combo, basically a polar opposite of the morello. The snowflakes really drive it home. The aroma is very light with malt and bread being the only detectable notes.

The flavor is similar to a pale lager with some additional malt/bread flavors. Maybe a hint of apple juice in the finish. There are some nice spices to the mouthfeel. This beer goes down real easy, like Jim’s mother,

Overall this is a solid session beer, even at 5% I can easily go through a lot of these guys. I give it a 3.1/5 and when it comes to pairing I am going to choose Ski Freak from Puppet Combo a fun indie horror game that takes place on the slopes.

I had to go with the Morello Dark Cherry. Better flavors and a bit stronger it has more to offer in the end, but if you hate cherries then this isn’t the best for you. Thanks for following and be safe, cheers!

Welcome to BeerBattle #4, this time it’s going down between two of Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company’s IPAs.
– The County line IPA, 6.6% – Click here for our review.
– Strange Rituals, 8.2% – Click here for our review.

Let’s start with the County line IPA. First off I hope other breweries take note, this is the effort I like in my beer labels. This is a fun colorful label that makes me want to buy this beer even more.

The aroma is 95% hops with a hint of grapefruit that builds as the beer warms. I have to be honest this smell reminds me of summer and I love it. The taste is hop/pine heavy with a tart aftertaste. This is what you would expect from most IPAs.

Overall this is a solid IPA, unfortunately like most IPAs the flavor and aroma tend to not stick out in the crowd. I am giving it a 3.9/5 When it comes to game pairing I am going with the Maw. This game lets you play as an all consuming blob, what’s not to love!

Now it’s time to try Strange Rituals red IPA. Once again this is an amazing label, immediately I knew what game to pair this with, see if you can guess before I get to my last tweet.

The aroma is much more subtle with hints of malts mixed in with the hops. The flavor is a nice balance of hops and malts, which is what makes me think this is more of a red ale than IPA. The initial mouthfeel is creamy with a dry/tart finish.

I love the complexity of this beer and if this is an IPA that enhances my decision. The 8.2% ABV without feeling boozy is a nice touch as well. I have to give it a 4.2/5. Give it a try if you can. The label was a dead giveaway for the game I chose, Chiller on the NES.

The winner is Strange Rituals, thank you to everyone who has been following along. If you can try any beer from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company they have good quality brews. Cheers guys and be safe!

Bonus #BeerBattle for St Patrick’s Day , I’ll be comparing two Irish legends.
– Guinness Extra Stout click here for our review.
– Murphys Imported Stout click here for our review.

Starting off with the Guinness , let’s begin with the bottle, I love the overall look, simple and retro, the dark brown bottle mixed with the tan label is classic, ass the iconic harp it helps make the label stand out.

The aroma is fairly strong with roasted malts, coffee and a general smokiness. The flavor is evenly balanced between the roasted flavor and the malts. Giving a decent amount of chocolate and coffee. Quite smooth overall but just has a dryer finish then the classic draught.

Overall this is an excellent Irish Stout and just a little bit below the draught when it comes to my favorite Guinness beer. I had to give this one a 4/5. Give it a try! Sláinte.

Next up is Murphys Imported Stout and this is the first time I’ve tried this. So black, tan and gold must be a standard for Irish Stouts. Bold and regal looking can with helpful instructions on how to pour the beer on the back.

The aroma is all about roasted malts with a little bit of chocolate. The flavor is very similar, malt heavy with coffee and chocolate. The mouthfeel is interesting because it’s creamy yet light, and has a very dry finish.

Overall this is another great beer. A bit too dry in the after taste but all the familiar chocolate and coffee notes we love. It should also be noted that this beer goes down really easily.

And the winner of tonight’s #BeerBattle is Guinness Extra Stout. There was a little more flavor and not as much bitterness in the end. Still they are both great. Sláinte, happy St Patrick’s Day and be safe everyone

Welcome to the 2nd Beer Battle, a live beer vs beer comparing the look, aroma, taste and drinkability of two random brews. You can witness the live results on our twitter every Friday or Saturday night.

The 2 Beers on deck tonight are both Chocolate Peanut butter flavored
– Manayunk Brewing Companys Crunch click here for our review.
– Great Barn Brewery Dunkel Shaun click here for our review.

I am Starting with the Manayunk Brewing Companys Crunch, a chocolate peanut butter Porter. I’ll not sure why so many breweries are going with this minimalist style, I liked the old can design.

Once poured the peanut aroma fills the entire room. The flavor surprises me since it is light on peanuts and heavy on roasted Malts with some chocolate flavor. The finish is both tart and semi-dry. This has to be one of the thinnest porters I have tried

Overall this is a decent beer. I wish the body was a little heavier and the peanut/chocolate flavors came through a little more. Still I like it as a easier drinking porter. I give it a 3/5, try it out.

Next up is the Great Barn Brewery Dunkel Shaun Peanut Butter Chocolate Dunkel. I really enjoy this label, the half zombie hand holding the peanut appeals to the horror fan in me, and I gotta believe the name is a nice nod to Shaun of the dead.

The aroma is strong up close and is very reminiscent of Reese’s peanut butter straight from the jar. The flavor is also strong with peanut butter with a hint of chocolate. The mouthfeel is semi creamy almost oily (like peanut oil) with a semi-sweet aftertaste.

Overall this is one of the most peanut butter heavy beers I have had, and it’s a nice consistency, I just wish there was a bit more chocolate. Still I would give it a 3.75/5, give it a try.

Welcome everyone to the Power Hour – Episode 62. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following.

– What we are drinking

– What we Playing

– Patreon questions

– RE4 Remake – add running? What more could they do besides graphics

– Gaming Pop Music: Janet Jackson song (https://youtu.be/vfK5QhZ9u7o) samples Sonic on Master System (https://youtu.be/qYJkol00JCE)

– Dead or Alive 6’s DLC “Fix” https://youtu.be/0M8-9fkVlf8

– Pick 1 game and 1 handheld system, 5 games from each, only thing you can play for 1 year (Kit)

– Overrated / underrated – easy modes in games

– Which is Better? Sonic 1 music or graphics

– What are we drinking?
– What are we playing?
– Patreon Questions
– Beer served with bartenders ass
– Streets of Rage and Sonic music/sounds inspired by Paula Abdul https://twitter.com/yuzokoshiro/status/1243759398469521410?s=21
– Nintendo Joycons lawsuit going to arbitration http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/03/nintendos_request_to_dismiss_joy-con_drift_lawsuit_gets_rejected
– Huge beer snake at xfl DC Defenders game https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/03/08/congratulations-to-dc-defenders-fans-who-created-one-of-the-longest-beer-snakes-in-human-history/
– Every state ranked by its beer https://www.thrillist.com/amphtml/drink/nation/every-state-in-the-usa-ranked-by-its-beer
– Which is Better? Physical Storage or Cloud Storage
– Overrated/Underrated? Silent Hill Franchise

• Nick Intro
• Patreon questions 
• Game you are playing on plan on beating during the isolation
• Too Many Games – Possible?
• Nicks Wrestling Training
• Favorite Wrestling Games 
  • Do you create yourself
• GameStop calling itself “essential retail” to stay open during quarantine https://kotaku.com/gamestop-we-can-stay-open-during-lockdowns-because-wer-1842415962 
• japan making gaming beds https://www.pcgamer.com/japanese-gaming-bed/
• Overrated / Underrated: Original Xbox
• Hypothetical – If Nick had to choose – Video Games or Wrestling?

Follow Nick on Twitter and Youtube

• https://twitter.com/NerdyNick_91
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• Rip to miller coors victims https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/02/26/acritical-incident-reported-molsoncoors-milwaukee-campus/4884534002/ –
• Patreon questions
• 38% of Americans wont buy Corona beer because of Corona virus https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/business/corona-beer-marketing/index.html
• Tiger LCD’s making a comeback https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/19/21136607/hasbro-tiger-electronics-lcd-handheld-games-xmen-sonic-transformers –
• Resident Evil 8/Code Veronica 3 Remake –
• Random Gaming Memory – Resident Evil –
• Which is better? The 5th gen (PS/N64) or 6th gen –
• Overrated / Underrated: Dynasty Warriors games

-Anti craft beer guy Guy pulls gun on line waiting for new beer (astral) https://nypost.com/2020/02/08/craft-beer-hater-pulls-gun-on-people-outside-brooklyns-other-half-brewing-company/

– Top selling games of the decade https://venturebeat.com/2020/01/16/the-top-20-best-selling-games-of-the-decade-in-the-u-s/

– Favorite FPS and third person shooter games in Japan (2017) https://kotaku.com/poll-japans-favorite-first-person-shooters-and-third-1795534424

– Nintendo late president says n64 only failed because japan wanted to play depressing games https://gonintendo.com/stories/354146-nintendo-s-late-president-hiroshi-yamauchi-said-n64-lost-to-ps1-d

– MVC2 back at EVO https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2020/feb/04/evo-2020-lineup-reveal-live-stream-kick-7-pm-pt/

– (Jim rage) Jim Power and Wonderful 101 kickstarters, Metal Storm semi licensed repros

– Patreon questions

• Tapping tops of beer cans won’t stop fizzing https://6abc.com/tapping-the-top-of-a-beer-can-can-wont-stop-it-from-fizzing-over-study-says/5752814/ 
• Vaping senator resigns after spending campaign funds on Steam https://kotaku.com/vaping-congressman-who-spent-campaign-funds-on-steam-ga-1840276079?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=_facebook 
• Utah throws away nearly 300 cases of beer after law change https://www.wizmnews.com/2019/12/14/utah-tosses-18000-worth-drinkable-beer-after-law-change/ 
• Tetris 99 discussion 
• which is better: Madden or NFL 2k (kitt)
• Most influential games of decade from Washington post https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/video-games/influential-games-of-the-decade/ 

North Carolina anti counterfeit force seized 300+ counterfeit nes (Rocky Baia) https://gonintendo.com/stories/351200-hundreds-of-knock-off-consoles-with-nintendo-roms-seized-by-north

• Our tweet in a Metro UK article https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/06/pewdiepie-urges-ninja-get-help-bizarre-fortnite-tweet-11281481/ 
• Top Games of the Decade – Our personal choices
• Weird gaming tech: Hyperkin Duck Hunt zapper https://castlemaniagames.com/products/hyper-blaster-hd-for-duck-hunt%25e2%2584%25a2-compatible-with-nes%25c2%25ae 

• PlayStation at 25 years, memories (dec 3 1994)
• CDi is 28 (dec 1991) 
• Patreon Questions

• Best selling third party game on each Nintendo platform from n64 on https://twitter.com/matpiscatella/status/1199030125938917376?s=21 
• Richard Lewis bashes polygon and kotaku in acceptance speech for journalism https://youtu.be/q8jijntHDxM 
• Jim eats crow about Stadia
• Google Stadia Reviews are in https://www.vg247.com/2019/11/18/google-stadia-reviews-round-up/ 
• Google responds to people calling it false advertising https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-11-25-google-issues-statement-after-stadia-owners-say-it-broke-promises-over-game-performance 
• Which is Better: Killer Instinct Theme vs Rocket Knight Adventures 
• Overrated/Underrated: Toy Themed Video Games.
• Patreon
  • Views on world records like Twin Galaxies
  • Sonic movie is almost out, Mario in the works, who would we like to see?
  • How is a beer crisp
  • Which retro consoles will survive the next decade
  • Half Life Alyx announcement 

On this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following.

• PA brewery promotion spent 130 grand, breakdown https://www.breweriesinpa.com/pennsylvania-awarded-itself-127500-in-tax-dollars-to-promote-craft-beer-heres-how-it-was-spent/
• Fruity pebble beer (snarcast) https://nerdbot.com/2019/11/12/this-unicorn-farts-beer-is-brewed-with-fruity-pebbles/
• Over Collecting Games and Beers
• Polygon 100 favorite games of last decade https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944265/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-100-51
• Patreon Questions

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Welcome to Episode 51 of the Power Hour! Brian and Jim discuss the following.

• Baseball fan takes home run ball off chest and doesn’t drop beer, gets lifetime supply from bud https://www.usmagazine.com/food/news/bud-light-man-who-deflected-baseball-without-dropping-beers-is-a-hero/ (snarcast)
• North Dakota brewery puts recuse dogs onto the cans to promote adoption (snarcast) https://bit.ly/2NhDQcF
• Founders brewing lawsuit for racism https://m.metrotimes.com/table-and-bar/archives/2019/10/21/founders-brewing-manager-claims-he-didnt-know-black-employee-is-black
• Utah lays weak beer to rest https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/nation/story/2019-10-31/utah-among-the-last-in-us-to-lay-weak-beer-to-rest (princewatercress)
• Friday the 13th beer brewers with real camp crystal lake water https://movieweb.com/friday-the-13th-beer-american-red-ale-camp-crystal-lake/
• Best 3 games to introduce someone to a console (n64 Jim, 360 Brian) (Kitt)
• Brian – pee games
• Overrated / underrated – third party controllers
• Which is better – 5th/6th gen or current wrestling games
• Patreon Questions

• Patreon Questions
• Recapping 50 episodes of the podcast
• IGN top 100 games of all time revised https://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-games

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• Jim and Asterios meeting at loudest podcast live
• Best moments from the tour 
• Sober living Challenge
• Favorite stuff to drink
• Have you bought any of the mini systems?
• Asteriodes Game https://blindpants.itch.io/asteriodes 
• Patron questions 
• Which is better: Porgs or Garfield
• Which is better: Sobriety or Booze
• Overrated/Underrated: Amtrak
• Other Misc

Be sure to follow Asterios on Twitter @asterios

and on the following

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• http://www.asteriospodcasts.com/

Fav beers

Difference in drinking culture between east and west coast

Playing shows

Yokoi kids

Patreon Questions

Which is better: The Gameboy or the PC Engine

Which is better: Williams, Stern, Bally or Gottlieb pinball tables 

Which is better: mozzarella sticks, motts fruit snacks or Jamaican beef patties

• Favorite kind of videos to make?
• Sonic Movie reshoots
• Talk about Life in sonic community
• Game hunting in Texas
• Goals for collection
• Patreon questions
• Stuck on Desert island -what 5 games do you take?
• Which is better: PS1 or Vita nes or genesis
• Overrated / Underrated: 3 button Genesis controller

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• Patreon Questions
• Pig steals beer from campers, gets drunk, starts fight with cow https://ms.thebl.com/97460/pig-steals-18-beers-from-campers-gets-drunk-starts-a-fight-with-cow-2.html
• Seattle brewery has backlash over crips and bloods related beers https://atlantablackstar.com/2019/05/31/people-have-died-over-that-sh-t-seattle-brewery-faces-torrent-of-backlash-over-crips-and-bloods-themed-beer-can/
• Epic Store rage: https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/5/18295833/epic-games-store-controversy-explained
• Minecraft story mode being delisted and non redownloadable https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/06/01/minecraft-story-mode-being-delisted-later-this-month
• Leeds UK retro market hygiene sign https://twitter.com/j_brook_/status/1133365697722093568?s=21
• Iron Maiden sues game dev over “Ion Maiden” game https://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/iron-maiden-files-lawsuit-over-ion-maiden-video-game
• Polygon defends lootboxes because sports licenses cost too much https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/1/18648907/anti-loot-box-law-congress-josh-hawley-senate-nba-2k-fifa-ultimate-team
• Too Many Games
• Jim rage: lagunitas/laguneeeeetas at UNO
• Which is Better? Switch or N64
• Overrated/Underrated – GameCons

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Brian and Jim talk with their good buddy Travis. We drink over the following topics

• Capcom classic arcade stick console http://www.capcomhomearcade.com/home
• Sony ps5 details: https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/
• Xbox ultimate game pass announced: https://majornelson.com/2019/04/16/introducing-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-coming-later-this-year/
• Which is better: Vertical or Side Scrolling Shooters
• Cover Art: Weaponlord

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Welcome to The Power Hour Podcast – Episode #43
Brian and Jim discuss the following

• Patreon Questions
• Which title screen and music combo is best? (JayCzar)
• Judge grants stone brewing court case against keystone
• Brian Beer Reviews (Game of Thrones Beers)
• Philly fusion first esports team to get a home arena https://trib.al/1uCcB6T
• Senran Kagura directornkeaves studio over censorship https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/03/27-1/frustrated-with-content-restrictions-senran-kagura-producer-leaves-marvelous
• Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments now penalizing players who stink too bad https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/04/04/yu-gi-oh-tournament-players-dirty-smelly-shower/
• “Hangar” – level 1 of doom, new speed record at 8 seconds https://youtu.be/PwngnOCWIZo
• Blast Processing actually real https://youtu.be/rvvL6S5Buiw
• Is Doom a horror game?
• Overrated/Underrated: Doom
  Overrated: Jim
  Underrated: Brian
• Which is better? Tabletop gaming or video gaming
• Jim’s terrible decisions: bio sensor
• Cover Art: CV Dracula X Chronicles

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Welcome to The Power Hour Podcast – Episode #42
Brian and Jim discuss the following

• Patreon Questions
• Polymega update – showed games off
• 3 pa brewers on top 50 craft brew companies of 2018 https://www.breweriesinpa.com/brewers-association-releases-2018-top-breweries-3-from-pa-make-top-30/
• Game Cover – Abadox (NES)
• Konami anniversary collections announced https://www.konami.com/games/50th/ac/gate
• Google Stadia discussion
• Walmart creating a streaming game service?
• Nintendo Phone?
• Jim’s Terrible Decisions – Hotel Mario
• Which is Better – Super Mario Bros 2 or Legend of Zelda 2?
• Overrated/Underrated – Atari 2600
  

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• Patreon Question: how far can we get on Mario 1-1 blindfolded (game whisperer)
• Twitch streamer gets temporary ban for drinking too much on stream https://kotaku.com/top-smash-player-gets-temporarily-banned-from-twitch-fo-1831585195?utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow&utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook
• Natty Light to donate $10 million toward student loan debt http://www.businessinsider.com/natty-light-donate-10-million-student-loan-debt-2019-1
• Which is better (who is better)? Samus Or Megaman
• Overrated underrated – Marvel vs Capom Series
  • Overrated – Jim
  • Underrated – Brian
• Would a Disney clone of smash bro be bigger?
• RetroChamp handheld NES https://gizmodo.com/the-retrochamp-turns-the-original-nes-into-a-nintendo-s-1831514101/amp
• Mad Box  console to compete next gen https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1071008/PS4-Xbox-One-Nintendo-Switch-new-console-Mad-Box/amp
• https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/first-look-at-in-development-console-mad-box-1203099194/amp/
• RE2 remake looks exactly like PS1 version on lowest settings https://comicbook.com/gaming/amp/2019/01/13/resident-evil-2-remake-graphics-ps1-lowest-settings/
• Leaks show snes, n64, gba, GameCube coding for switch or classic in the future https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/01/13/nintendo-64-gamecube-game-boy-classic-leak/
• When is a Console Considered retro?
• Mario kart coming to mobile phones
• Mk 11 Reveal discussion
• Talk about Video Game Cover Art

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In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following
– Miller High Life/ Bud Copper – Taste Test
– Beer before liquor?
https://www.whas11.com/amp/article?section=news&subsection=local&topic=verify&headline=verify-does-beer-before-liquor-actually-make-you-sicker&contentId=417-3287b489-b098-4243-94e6-80eb85a1cea5
– Last year in gaming for us
– Games we are looking forward to
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/gaming/2018/12/31/18156570/games-of-2019-most-anticipated
– Super Smash Bros – thoughts.
– Which is Better? Buying Used games or game services (like gamepass)
– Overrated/Underrated? Arcade stick controllers
Jim : under
Brian : over
– Goals for the page in 2019.

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• 3 beers we recommend for non craft people to try (Kitt) –
• PBR May be going away forever https://www.inquisitr.com/5161182/pabst-blue-ribbon-may-soon-be-gone-forever-as-two-brewers-battle-contract-issues-in-a-milwaukee-courtroom/
• PlayStation users in Chicago get a new “amusement tax” https://fee.org/articles/chicago-s-new-playstation-tax-shows-how-greedy-politicians-can-be/
• DMC5 has $8000 preorder bundle https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/22/devil-may-cry-5-insane-bundle/
• Which is Better? TI-89 Games or Tiger Electronic Games
• Overrated/Underrated – Wireless Controllers
  • Overrated – Brian
  • Underrated – Jim
• Would you rather have finished games, or early access at a discounted price?
• Fallout 76 Blowback
• Budweiser Copper
• Hypothetical
• Resident Evil Reviews
• Bracket winners – best NJ beer, best NES game
• Patreon Reveal (https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame)

– Brewery Visit: Crooked Eye Brewery
– What are we drinking – Boro Blonde
– Bracket Winners: Best horror Game Part 2 and Final, Best Horror Beer Label
– 13 of the most haunted bars in the world https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/10/13-of-the-worlds-most-haunted-pubs-and-bars/2/
– Miller High Life to come in champagne bottles this holiday season https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/miller-high-life-champagne-bottles
– Xbox controller for mobile phones http://xblgamerhub.com/first-look-prototype-mobile-xbox-controller/
– Mario Kart Wii sells 40,000 copies last fiscal quarter https://nintendoeverything.com/mario-kart-wii-manages-to-sell-another-40000-copies-during-latest-fiscal-quarter/
– Switch Online Service
– Diablo Immortal Announced
– Which is better: Constant Updates or Games as is

Brian and Jim discuss the following topics
– Bracket winners – Best NJ Brewery, Best Pumpkin Beer, Best Horror Part 1
– NJ Brewers Issue https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2018/09/njs_88_craft_breweries_were_having_too_much_fun_so.html
– PA Beer Tax – https://www.breweriesinpa.com/big-beer-is-making-a-last-ditch-effort-to-kill-pennsylvania-tap-rooms/
– Climate Change will lead to beer shortages – https://www.npr.org/2018/10/16/657778326/climate-change-could-make-beer-prices-double-study-says
– Switch online NES games announced https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/nes/
– Fortnite cited in over 200 divorce filings https://news.avclub.com/fortnite-has-now-been-cited-in-more-than-200-divorce-pr-1829084255
– What Are We Playing Now: Black Ops 4, Zombi
– Wacky retro item : personal surround speakers
– Which is better? RE2 or COD MW2
– Which is better? Movies based on games or games based on movies (kit)
– Overrated/Underrated – The Mario Star

Brian and Jim discuss the following topics

– Milestone announcement
– Bracket winners for Best Oktoberfest Beer, Best Mortal Kombat Fighter and Best Sports video game
– SoR4 reveal trailer https://www.Streets4Rage.com
– Parents hiring tutors for fortnite
– Video Game may be in the Olympics
– Polymega reveal and Saturn support http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/polymega_launch_trailer_reveals_sega_saturn_support
– Which is better? Sega Genesis or Turbografix 16
– Overrated/underrated – IPAs
– Game Genres that define the SNES
– Stop using the word SCHUMPS

Brian and Jim discuss the following topics

– Bracket Winners – Best PA Beer, Top aside scrolling beat em ups
– New Brackets – Best Mortal Kombat Character and Best Oktoberfest Beer
– Top 3 beer can designs (kit)
– Weed story (trampoline kingdom)
– Every Nintendo console ranked https://www.gamesradar.com/best-ninte…
– Which is better? The Punisher (ps2) vs RE Remake (GC)
– Overrated/Underrated – Sega 32x
– Atari announces new handheld and innovative plug and play design http://thegg.net/press-releases/atari…
– Gaming Memories – what game did you waste a lot of time on that wasn’t that good?

• Bracket Winners for Best PA Beer and Best
• Stone Brewing opens third international tap room http://wearebrewstuds.com/stories/news/craft-beer-stone-opens-tap-room-shanghai/
• Which is better? Double Dragon or Battletoads
• Overrated/Underrated?  Battletoads
• Emuparadise no longer hosting roms https://www.emuparadise.me/emuparadise-changing.php
• Switch game worldwide sales (@japanese3ds)
• Game Genres that define the Sega Genesis
• Vega+ to be stripped of Sinclair ZX Spectrum branding https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45024267
• Wacky Retro Item – The Game Handler joystick for NES
• Friday the 13th forced to stop all DLC (@vampiro_570)

1. Brackets Winners: Best Consoles and Best Beer Style
2. New Brackets: Best Fighting Game Franchise and Best PA Brewery
3. Beer sales restricted in UK due to CO2 shortage https://www.bbc.com/news/business-44613658
4. Metroid Review comments from Jim
5. Which is Better? Twisted Metal 2 or Mario Kart 64
6. Wacky retro item: game sounds headset for NES
7. Overrated/Underrated? Gaming Headsets
8. Game genres that Define the NES
9. Street fighter: the movie’s troubled production https://www.theguardian.com/games/2018/jul/16/inside-street-fighter-movie-jean-claude-van-damme-kylie-minogue
10 .What did you think of the best NES Game
11. Most embarrassing thing you have ever done while gaming

Welcome to the first of our beer brackets. Help us find the best beer style! Comment your final selection below!

1.  New Weekly Brackets – Starting with The Best Console Bracket https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/best-gaming-console-bracket/
2. How we rate Video Games and Beer – https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/our-rating-system/
3. Brian’s favorite PC Games.

2. Man charged with attempted murder after a game of beer pong http://abcnews4.com/news/local/police-arrest-23-year-old-in-summerville-shooting-following-beer-pong

3. Video game addiction to be classified by World Health Organization https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d514d77456a4d78457a6333566d54/share.html

4. GameStop looking for a buyer https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/271926-gamestop-seeks-a-buyer-in-deal-that-could-reshape-console-gaming

5. Games that look better now then back when it was released (kit question)

6. RE2 remake gameplay shown

7. Gaming memory – name a time that you laughed inappropriately from a game

8. Smash bros – New Characters you would like to see

– Miller doors responds to stone brewing https://www.craftbeer.com/editors-picks/stone-brewing-millercoors-lawsuit-response?src=41218_FB
– Yuengling suing Budweiser over blocking their expansion into Mississippi http://www.sunherald.com/news/business/article201171759.html
– No man’s sky coming to Xbox one https://t.co/5DZd4orpMS
– Norway says Nintendo’s eshop refund processes are illegal http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-02-22-norway-says-nintendo-is-breaking-the-law-over-eshop-refund-policy
– PS+ to drop PS3 and Vita support in 2019 https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/28/17062548/playstation-plus-ps3-vita-games-2019
– Handheld and tabletop games added to internet archive http://blog.archive.org/2018/03/18/some-very-entertaining-plastic-emulated-at-the-archive/
– Nintendo sued by Gamevice over joycon Controllers (from aug 2017) https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/11/gamevice-sues-nintendo-over-switch-controller-design.html
– Over / Underated – buying and owning retro games
– Which is better – PUBG or Fortnite
– First football game for switch announced https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/26/10-yard-fight-nintendo-switch/

– When you do get a chance to drink, what do you drink?
– Starting a Youtube Channel
– Lessons learned from running the channel and our experiences with Youtube
– Overrated/Underrated: Pre-NES era of video games
– Enemies you hate the most
– Most hated levels
– What Youtubers do you watch the most, and re watch?
– Which is better? Disney or Star Wars games?
– Games you wish were made into a different style

1. Jim reveals some excellent news
2. Gaming/Drinking while being a parent
3. Gaming traditions that you have planned for your kids.
4. Games that make you think of Thanksgiving
5. Which is Better – Marvel or DC (Video Games)
6. Overrated/Underrated – Marvel vs Capcom 2
7. Games you want for X Mas
8. Star Wars Battlefront 2 9. What are you drinking for Thanksgiving

1. Blizzard charging for cyber cafes for remaster http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170814000693#cb
2. Fractured But Whole is harder if your character is dark skinned.https://www.google.com/amp/kotaku.com/new-south-park-game-gets-harder-if-you-play-a-black-cha-1801944202/amp
3. If you could erase from your memory and relive one moment in gaming, what would it be?
4. Beer made from vaginal yeast? http://www.inkedmag.com/g/vagina-flavored-beer-made-from-models-vaginal-yeast/
5. iOS11 means death of flappy bird.
6. Ataribox info finally released. https://venturebeat.com/2017/09/25/ataribox-runs-linux-on-amd-chip-and-will-cost-at-least-249/
7. IGN gives starfox2 a 5 because of graphics. http://m.ign.com/articles/2017/09/27/star-fox-2-review

http://www.thegamer.com/15-offensive-nintendo-characters-they-want-you-to-forget-about/

1. What Craft Beer can learn from Miller Lite
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-craft-beer-can-learn-from-miller-lite-2017-07-
2. RPG’s: prefer turn based or real time combat? (Kitt171)
3. Our favorite PlayStation game:
4. Which is better: online multiplayer or local multiplayer (kit)
5. RE2 remake not using original voice actors

Resident Evil 2 remake won’t feature Claire Redfield or Leon Kennedy’s voice actors

6. Our fav cameos in video games
7. MVC: Infinite not featuring xmen characters because “people don’t remember them”
http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/06/27/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-no-x-men-fans-forgotten-them/
8. Which rap themes SNES basketball game is the best (zotz)
9. What 20 turbografx games would I put on a mini (zotz)
10. Which SNES shooter would I put on the SNES mini (zotz)
11. What beer pairs best with space jam (spacepants)
12. What will it take for Nintendo to get a pass on these classic collections (hibiki)
13. Which is better: PSP or DS (kitt)

https://youtu.be/UMSsQbZaq1A

E3 – Sony and Nintendo
Which is better: God of War or Devil May Cry (us and kit)
Which is better: carlsberg or coors light (gamingguys)
Overrated/Underrated: the GameCube
Random Gem of the week
Favorite beer from Belgium and Germany and pair a game with each (Brunno gaspari)
Top 3 fav FPS games (Brunno)
3 underrated sports titles (hibiki)
Will the bubsyremake redeem him (hibiki)
Star Wars dark forces memories (hibiki)
Favorite gaming franchise (prodigal ome – jay)
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1. 33 craft breweries that are actually corporate
http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/drinks/is-that-really-craft-beer-21-surprising-corporate-brewers-20150923
2. 8 beers you should stop drinking immediately
http://www.antinews.in/8-beers-stop-drinking-immediately/
3. Guy recreates the fast food order from GTA San Andreas
https://nowloading.co/p/gta-san-andreas-fast-food-order-challenge/4267726
4. E3:

Jesse from PrankVsPrank does a awkward presentation (E3) from cringe

Jesse from prank vs prank combs at EA
http://kotaku.com/xbox-one-x-and-everything-else-microsoft-showed-at-e3-2-1796000762
Bethesda
5. Sony refuses cross platform play for minecraft

Sony “refused” to join Minecraft cross-play, Microsoft would “love to have” PS4 on board

6. Switch needs to stop selling WiiU games (forbes.com) (kitt)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/06/06/nintendo-really-needs-to-stop-recycling-wii-u-games-for-the-switch/#1a1859795bdf
7. Which is better: dualshock 3 or 360 controller (kit)

1. What are your go to summer Beers?
2. What is your favorite video game movie?
3. Will Jim buy Parappa the Rappa Remastered?
4. Thoughts on the COD Trailer?
5. What games will you buy this year?
6. Overrated/Underrated? Neo Geo AES
7. Which is better? Capcom or Konami (NES Generation)
8. Random obscure Gem?
9. Roger Jr removed from Tekken7 because of animal rights activists

Tekken 7’s Roger Jr. has been removed from roster due to animal rights activist protests?

10. If you could replace one main character from a game with another, who would it be (kitt)

Q&A Section

1. Surprise Topic – Jim wastes his money
2. Shut out of beer releases – http://sommbeer.com/shut-out-of-another-bottle-release/
3. Stone Brewing to use treated sewage water – http://m.sfgate.com/beer/article/A-popular-brewery-is-making-beer-with-treated-11011956.php
4. Nintendo switch hardware problems – http://thegg.net/opinion-editorial/console-buyers-beware-the-nintendo-switch-launch-day-issues/
5. Switch sold 1.5 million units after 2 weeks
6. ME: Andromeda – ugly characters because SJW? (Hibiki) –  http://nymag.com/selectall/2017/03/mass-effects-hilarious-animation-is-an-insult-to-gamers.html
7. JonTron removed from Yooka Laylee – https://www.google.com/amp/www.gamesindustry.biz/amp/2017-03-23-playtonic-removes-controversial-youtuber-jontron-from-yooka-laylee
8. Fan Questions
– Ghost recon woodlands – we playing? (Todd)
– No mans sky pathfinder (Todd)
– Favorite sandwich? (Spacepants)
– Favorite pizza toppings (gothams_batgirl)
– Favorite butt in gaming (jenne bravo)

1. @potatonic – “parr arr” podcast in Belfast
2. Beer trading getting out of control http://thefullpint.com/dans-blog/is-t…
3. Evil Genius and Conshohocken Brewing – local beers based on sports http://www.crossingbroad.com/2017/03/…
4. Which is better? Guile vs Ken
5. Overrated/Underrated? WcW World Tour
6. http://fraghero.com/guys-world-record…
7. Twitch to start selling games http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/201…
8. Xbox season pass (stdxbrockstar) http://brockstargaming.com/xbox-game-…
9. Super Mario theme has official lyrics http://kotaku.com/the-mario-bros-musi…
10. Modern Warfare Remaster DLC outrage http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/201…
11. ZX Sinclair vega indegogo halted by BBC http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39…
12. Nintendo loses “Maricar” patent lawsuit http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017…

1. Game Genres that passed us by
2. Game genres we no longer play today
3. Things in modern gaming that pisses us off
4. New Castlevania show on netflix
5. E3 open to the public
6. Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Day One DLC
7. Sony Patent similar to the Switch.
8. Game collecting must haves

1. Winter Warmers (2:42)
2. Troegs Label Change (5:59)
3. Which is Better (16:13)
4. Video Game Award Shows (17:40)
5. Overrated/Underrated (24:04)
6.Favorite Video Game System Add-Ons (29:25)
7. Games to relax with? (40:37)
8. Games you enjoy watching others play? (50:18)

1. Favorite Beers since starting the site
2. Why all the hate for Final Fantasy X
3. Favorite fighting games.
4. Overrated/Underrated – Kill Instinct
5. Snow Levels and Snow Games.
6. Create a Character – Do you always create yourself
7. Which is Better? Tecmo Super Bowl vs NBA Jam
8. Plug and Play devices 9. Pinball Machines

1. Thanksgiving Dinner Beer pairings
2. What is the worst tasting beer we have tried?
3. Games that should be Movies
4. Movies that should be Games.
5. Which is better? Super Mario Bros 2 or Sonic 2
6. Overrated/Underrated – Game Gear
7. Whats new for December

In this episode we talk about –

What we are drinking.
New PA Beer Laws.
Mad Elf.
Resident Evil 7
Overrated/Underrated – GTA Series
Which is Better – Moonwalker vs Donkey Kong Country
Systems we wish we had